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NCRD moves into second phase of pool project

Headlight Editor

The North Coast Recreation District’s board of directors recently approved moving the district’s new pool project into its second phase, which will see both pools constructed as work is completed on the building housing them.

The decision to move into the next phase was made after $2 million was raised over the last year in support of the project and the district now needs just $1.5 million

for equipment to complete the $15 million project.

Two large donations helped to complete the funding package for the second phase of the project, which North Coast Recreation District (NCRD) Executive Director Barbara McCann said should be complete by the end of this year, along with the building.

Adventist Health contributed of $500,000 towards the project, specifically earmarked for the new facility’s therapy pool. The therapy pool will be accessible for any patients needing physical therapy

SFAC heads into the forest

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Members of the State Forest Advisory Committee joined Oregon Department of Forestry staff for a tour of several sites in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests on May 16, ahead of a committee meeting the next day. The group saw a shooting complex, partial-cut harvest operation and hiked to a future section of the Salmonberry Trail near Reehers Camp. The tour departed from the Hornshuh Creek Fire Station on Highway 26 in Banks and headed to a first stop at the North Fork Wolf Creek Target Shooting Lanes.

There, an Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) staff member discussed the department’s target shooting facilities.

In Oregon, shooting on state and federal lands is a legal and common pastime, with the state and federal governments responsible for its regulation. This situation leaves ODF unable to restrict or regulate shooting activities on its lands, which can cause dangerous

situations with shooters unwittingly firing at other forest users.

To cut down on these types of incidents, ODF has set up a number of target shooting facilities across state forests, with the goal of encouraging safer shooting.

The facility at Wolf Creek has been open for more than two decades and was funded by a grant from the National Rifle Association. It consists of four shooting lanes cut into a hill and is primarily intended for pistol shooting activities. Shooting facilities also decrease fire risk and make fighting those fires which do occur easier.

Clatsop State Forester Mike Cafferata said that the shooting lanes were not meant to encourage more people to shoot in the forest and that they had been successful in increasing safety.

Next the group made its way to a partial-cut harvest operation in the Astoria District of the Clatsop State Forest, where foresters discussed the details of partial-cut harvests.

The stand the group visited had previously been partially cut in the

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and NCRD staff are working with Adventist and Nehalem Bay Health District personnel to develop a program to best utilize it.

Another gift of $1 million was also recently pledged, although the details of that donation have not yet been made public.

The Pool Company will be undertaking the pool construction and connecting the pools to alreadyinstalled pipes that will be connected to equipment in the project’s third phase.

Initially, NCRD had planned to build the project in one phase, but

cost escalations caused by inflation pushed the project’s budget from a projected $10 million to $15 million, outstripping the $12 million raised by the district. This led to the decision to split the project into three phases to avoid further budget growth. Not all the news is good for the project, however, as NCRD has been working through a violation of wastewater permitting procedures with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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Tillamook clerk

encourages voters to use ballot drop boxes

Tillamook County Clerk

Christy Nyseth is encouraging voters in the May primary election to turn in their ballots to ballot drop boxes rather than relying on the United State Postal Service, due to issues with some ballots being returned to voters.

Nyseth said that the issues are being caused by sorting equipment at the post office mistakenly reading voter information from the reverse of the ballot envelope rather than her office’s information from the front, leading ballots to be returned to voters.

Conversations with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office and the United State Postal Service have occurred, according to Nyseth. Mail carriers have been instructed to be on the lookout for ballot envelopes being returned to voters and to divert them to the clerk’s office.

However, Nyseth said that she would “strongly encourage” voters to take the time to drop their ballot at an official drop site to avoid potential complications. Nyseth also noted that all mail from Tillamook is being sorted at facilities in the Willamette Valley, which could delay issues coming to light as election day draws near.

Nyseth said that voters should reach out to her office with any

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Twin Rocks opens staff housing

WILL CHAPPELL

Members of the Twin Rocks Friends Camp community gathered on May 10, to celebrate the completion of a new young adult community house on Breakers Avenue in Rockaway Beach.

After a tour and appreciation lunch at the camp, the group rode the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad to the house, which will house up to 12 young adults, with move ins starting this week.

“We’re excited to introduce this new staff home, offering a reasonably priced and comfortable living space for our vibrant community of young adults who contribute passionately to our mission here

at Twin Rocks,” said Twin Rocks Friends Camp Executive Director Ken Beebe.

The new house was built on property adjacent to the camp’s beachfront Harbor Villa Retreat Center that was acquired with an eye towards increasing employee housing.

The camp was established in 1918, initially consisting of three acres east of Highway 101 on the south end of Rockaway Beach before significantly expanding over the decades. Currently, the camp can accommodate up to 300 guests and hosts a variety of school groups from across the state for outdoor school and other groups for a variety of events. Housing for a handful of staffers

already existed at the main camp, but Beebe said that finding affordable housing for young staff members had become an increasing challenge in recent years.

“It’s difficult these days for young adults to find affordable places to live in Tillamook County,” Beebe said.

After the property was acquired, the camp began work on building the 3,586-square-foot house with significant contributions from community members. Beebe said that Board Member Jim Fisher volunteered his services as general contractor and other contractors offered a variety of discounts to help facilitate the

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The exterior of the new pool building immediately down the hill from the rest of the North Coast Recreation District’s facilities.

Members of the construction team and Twin Rocks’ community in front of the new young adult housing in Rockaway Beach.

Astoria District Forester Dan Goody details the mechanics of a partial cut harvest for members of the State Forest Advisory Committee and ODF staff.

Henson remembered for Tillamook, veteran support

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Longtime Tillamook City Councilor Doug Henson passed away on April 28, at the age of 75, creating a gap in the fabric of civic life in the town he loved.

Family and colleagues who spoke with the Headlight Herald remembered Henson’s passion for Tillamook, strong opinions, authenticity and spirit of volunteerism.

“He made his mark,” said State Senator Suzanne Weber, who served with Henson in city government for over a decade. “He made sure everybody knew his opinion and he was very persuasive in a lot of things but he was really always dedicated to Tillamook and to make sure he was doing the best for Tillamook according to his standards.”

Born May 18, 1948, in Salem, Oregon, Henson moved to Tillamook County as a young child and attended school at Garibaldi Grade School before completing his education at Neah-Kah-Nie Middle and High Schools, where he played baseball.

After graduating, Henson enlisted in the army in November 1967, serving until September 1969. Henson belonged to the 35th Infantry Platoon and deployed to Vietnam with his scout dog Fritz, where his weapon of choice was fragmentation grenades. During his service, Henson was awarded a Combat Infantry Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Henson returned to Tillamook after his deployment having been exposed to agent orange and traumatic experiences but determined to make a positive impact on his community. “I think that motivated him to somehow change something in history,” said Henson’s widow Katherine Meurer. Henson worked for the Tillamook County YMCA before opening his own sporting goods store, Body and Sole, and began coaching and refereeing youth sports.

In the early 2000s, Henson ventured further into public life, running for and winning a position on the

Tillamook city council in 2003 and starting work on a slew of different initiatives. Henson was also a founding member of the Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency as well as the Tillamook Revitalization Association, and helped to start the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Second Street Market and Farmer’s Market in downtown Tillamook.

“His whole focus was to better Tillamook and to get tourism,” Meurer said.

Henson’s first stint on the council ended in 2006, when he resigned amidst a mayoral run and while helping to promote a serial levy to support veteran’s services in the county, which passed that year and has been renewed thrice since.

Even in his years away from the council, to which he returned in 2011, Henson remained involved in the city’s governance and goings on.

“He was always a part of what was going on, whether he was angry with someone or supporting someone or working towards something that he thought was good,” Weber said.

In his second stint on the council, which lasted from 2011 until his passing, Henson led the push to get playground equipment installed

at Goodspeed Park and to turn Second Street between Pacific and Main Avenues into a pedestrian plaza.

Beyond his public life, Henson was an avid bowler and woodcarver, doting grandfather and animal lover who kept chickens, turkeys and alpacas on his property.

In recent years, a serious case of Parkinson’s Disease, caused by his exposure to agent orange during his time in the army, seriously

limited Henson’s physical capabilities. But he refused to let those limitations slow down his efforts to improve the city and set his sights on adding a veterans’ memorial to Tillamook.

Henson was able to raise more than $200,000 towards the project in 2023, which will support the construction of a granite plinth topped with a bronze eagle on the city-owned property between First Street and Pacific and

THS choir takes fourth at state

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Tillamook High School performance choir wrapped a strong year with a fourth-place finish at the state tournament in Corvallis on May 3.

Tillamook singers performed four songs for a panel of judges after qualifying for the tournament by finishing first in the Cowapa League tournament in April.

“The kids are fantastic,” said first-year Choir Director Austin Rupert, “they’re driven and they want to do well and they want to perform and it’s really cool to be able to encourage that.”

The performance choir at Tillamook High School (THS) is part of a robust program that Rupert took over on his arrival in Tillamook at the beginning of this academic year. In

addition to the performance choir, THS boasts a mixed choir, open to all students, and a chamber choir for those wishing to participate in an extracurricular capacity.

The performance choir spends the first half of the school year preparing for a winter show before pivoting to preparing for competitions in the second semester.

Competitions began in March, with a gathering hosted by the Oregon Musical Education Association, before the Cowapa League tournament took place in April. THS singers performed strongly at both competitions, taking first place at each, with the Cowapa League win coming with a guaranteed berth at the state tournament.

The choir sang the same four songs at each of the competition, with an

allotment of 20 minutes to complete their performance. The songs, chosen by Rupert, were “Singing and Chanting” by Thomas Morley, “Incertidumbre” by Carlos Cordero, “In Flanders Fields” by Stephen Rew and “Ain’t No Grave Can Hold This Body Down” arranged by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.

In total, 19 students participated in the performance choir. Blake Poblador was the group’s soloist on “In Flanders Fields,” and Marisa Waling served as sign language interpreter for “Ain’t No Grave Can Hold This Body Down.”

The state competition took place over three days at Oregon State University’s Lasells Stewart Center, with Tillamook competing against other 4A schools on Friday. The Cheesemaker singers arrived on Thursday night and were able to

see other schools perform before they went on stage.

“We got to see five or six schools before us, which was, I think, really good for the kids,” Rupert said, “because there were some really good schools that sang before us, there were some not as good schools that sang before us, so they got a sense of their competition, which is really nice.” This year marked Rupert’s first directing a choir in competition, after five years teaching in his native Illinois. Rupert, who also directs the choir at Tillamook Junior High School, said that he thinks the strong performance at this year’s competitions will help attract more students to participate next year.

“It’s really nice for those kids to hear, ‘oh, we placed fourth at state,’ that sounds really cool, I want to do that,” Rupert said.

Nehalem Bay Crab Derby 20th Anniversary

Kelly’s Brighton Marina and Jetty Fishery In addition to the crabbing competition, we will have music and games for all ages. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festivities and compete for the cash grand prize, gift baskets, and other fun giveaways. There will be plenty of prizes, activities and entertainment to enjoy. In addition to the crabbing competition, we will have music and games for all ages. Proceeds go to local charities so come help us support the community!

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Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4,900 jobs in April, following a revised gain of 2,600 jobs in March. April’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+1,700 jobs); construction (+1,500); and manufacturing (+900). Monthly declines were largest in professional and business services (-1,100 jobs). Over the past two years,health care and social assistance continued to add

manufacturing (-3,700 jobs, or -1.9%) and retail trade (-2,300 jobs, or -1.1%) cutting the most. Furthermore, professional and business services(-1,600 jobs); information (-1,100); and construction (-1,000), each shed at least 1,000 jobs. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in April, the same as in February and March.Since October 2021, Oregon’s unemployment rate has stayed between3.4% and4.2%, averaging 3.9%. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.9% in April and 3.8% in March. Oregon adds 4,900 jobs in April

jobs at a rapid, consistent pace. The sector grew by 16,600 jobs, or 5.9%, since April 2023 following a gain of 13,900 jobs, or 5.2%,between April 2022 and April 2023. Within the broader sector, social assistance accelerated its expansion in recent months, as it added 4,800 jobs during the past five months. The three component industries within health care each expanded rapidly over the past 12 months:nursing and residential care facilities(+3,300jobs)

;hospitals(+2,900);and ambulatory healthcare services(+2,800). Government, which added 9,400 jobs, or 3.1%, since April 2023,was the only other major sector growing quickly in the past 12 months. Each of its three components grew rapidly during that time: local government (+6,100 jobs, or 2.7%); state government(+2,100 jobs, or 4.6%); and federal government (+1,200 jobs, or 4.2%). Meanwhile, more than half of the major industries reduced employment over the past 12 months, with

Main Avenues in Downtown Tillamook.

Ground was broken on that project late last year and according to Tillamook City Councilor Nick Torres, who was working with Henson on the project and is stewarding its completion, the memorial is on track for installation in late June.

Henson will be laid to rest on June 6, at 2 p.m. at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

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Austin Rupert directs the Tillamook Performance Choir during their spring recital on May 16.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Celebrating career milestones with the Tillamook Toolkit

selection aims to showcase some of the finest products our community has to offer, providing a delightful introduction to Tillamook’s local flavors and craftsmanship. It’s a small preview of what makes Tillamook such a wonderful place to live, work, and play! While we won’t reveal all the details to maintain an ele-

ment of surprise, rest assured that the contents of the toolkit are far from ordinary trinkets. Recipients of the toolkits can anticipate receiving high-quality samples, including gourmet coffee from Five Rivers Coffee Roasters, savory snacks from Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks and other fun treats! The Chamber provides these toolkits to both Chamber members and other businesses free of charge, serving as a gesture to reassure your new hires and newly promoted employees that we’re here to support them as they embark on

Tillamook County Composite Squadron cadets head into space

On May 3, the Tillamook County Composite Squadron’s four distinguished cadets headed into space. Of course, the “space” was a planetarium at Central Washington University and the host was Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways (NESSP) and NASA’s Artemis II project. It was the trip of a lifetime. The program was a competition focused on specific mission objectives.

Beginning in January of 2024, the 114th Squadron Astronauts (our team’s name) worked together to accomplish eight Mission Objectives (MOs). Each MO focused on one element of moon colonization.

1) Scientific process and mission log development,

2) Designing a mission patch,

3) Getting to the moon (rocketry),

4) Building a habitat on the moon,

5) Growing food and plants on the moon,

6) Observing the earth from the moon,

7) Roving on the moon, and 8) Competing in the mission final challenge.

For three months, the cadets worked to complete specific tasks at their home squadron, then faced the challenges of navigating a rover across the moon to deliver packages and launching bottle rockets. They represented their research and data in a final presentation to the assembled group at the end of the com-

petition. All activities were scored by a panel of judges. The prize – a trip to Kennedy Space Center and meeting the Artemis II astronauts. MO 7 - Teams were offered a surprise challenge if they were successful in completing the roving missions. This involved a lost package drop and programming on the fly in 15 minutes or less. Our team came together and successfully programed the robotic rover to complete the mission. We were the only ones in our group to meet the challenge and took a first-place medal for that mission. The team built tools to gather ice chunks on the moon’s surface for water and oxygen. It was a timed activity followed by a challenge to gather as much “moon ice” as possible in two minutes. To simulate realism, the collector wore a space helmet and bulky gloves placing moon ice in a collector. Our bottle rocket called The Red Mellon successfully

launched to an altitude of 80 feet without tumbling thanks to the weight and balance testing we did before the competition.

The final presentation combined a power-point slide show and a personal report on MOs by each member of the team. Cadet TSgt Brett Ebel led off with introductions followed by Cadet A1C Taua Gago talking about plant research and growth, Cadet Amn Hayden Ebel describing the Earth from the moon, and Cadet Amn Eliora Johnson describing the habitat design, complete with a 3-D walk through video. It was a moment of pride and a very professional presentation. They rocked the room.

Now we wait. Our team will submit the completed Mission Development Log by June 5, 2024. NESSP and NASA will announce the winners of the competition after compiling scores from all the competing teams. Keep your fingers crossed and wish us luck.

Birds, bugs and blooms at the Lower Nehalem Migratory Bird Day Celebration

Get outside and get birdy over Memorial Day Weekend.

The Lower Nehalem Community Trust invites you to Alder Creek Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, for a Migratory Bird Day Celebration.

Rejoice in one of the planet’s most inspiring migration events and this year’s global theme, ‘Protect Insects, Protect Birds.’ Did you know that with the exception of shorebirds, 96% of North American bird species feed insects to their young and 40% of the world’s insect populations are declining? Come observe the magic of migration and learn about how you can support

birds, bugs and blooms in your garden and beyond. Join one of two guided bird walks, learn about the native plants that support insects and birds on a tour of the Nehalem Teaching Trail, and talk to many of the fantastic local organizations supporting conservation, education and wildlife rehabilitation in our region. Peer through the spotting scope at what’s flitting along the riparian areas of Alder Creek or dipping into the seasonal wetland at the ‘Big Sit’ station hosted by Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon). Kids will enjoy the creative art activity

hosted by to Hoffman Center for the Arts.

Bring your sack lunch to the barn for a Brown Bag workshop with self-proclaimed ‘Bird Nerd’ podcast team, Hannah and Erik, who will demonstrate the use of eBird and iNaturalist apps to learn and contribute to community science. Visit www. nehalemtrust.org/birds for the complete schedule and info. This event is supported in part by the City of Manzanita, Visit Tillamook Coast, and Explore Nature. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org. We hope to see you there.

Timbers announce Tillamook jersey sponsorship

The Portland Timbers last week unveiled Tillamook® as their new front of jersey sponsor in a multiyear deal. The Oregon-based, farmer-owned dairy cooperative makes its debut on the Timbers kit in today’s match against Seat-tle Sounders FC. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring these two iconic Oregon brands together and to celebrate our state in such a unique way through this expanded partnership,” shared Timbers CEO Heather Davis. “Tillamook is a brand that truly represents the best of Oregon, and the Portland Timbers are incredibly proud to wear the Tillamook name on our jerseys.”

A long-time partner of the club, the Timbers have represented Tillamook around the stadium since 2014 through activations like the “Cheddar Baby Loaf” that fans know and love, and availability at concessions throughout the stadium.

their new career journey. It’s also a simple way of ensuring businesses that they can rely on us here at the Tillamook Chamber for questions, advice, or networking opportunities. Don’t hesitate to reach out –we’re here to assist you every

step of the way. To receive a Tillamook Toolkit, just send an email to info@tillamookchamber. org with the recipient’s name, position, and mailing address. Prefer to call? Reach out to our Chamber Office Manager,

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(Left to right) Lt. Col. Deborah Maynard, 2nd Lieutenant Denise Ebel, C/A1C Taua Gago, C/Amn Hayden Ebel, C/Amn Eliora Johnson, C/TSgt Brett Ebel, FO Ali Harding, 2nd Lt Kelley Gago, Capt. Tim Maynard.

Buzzfeed can diagnose which Disney character you are, not your medical condition

never claimed to be able to give you any medical diagnosis. But plenty of other sources on the internet walk the fine line between “this is not medical advice” and “this sure sounds a lot like medical advice”. There’s a quiz for everything, and a “cure” for everything. A problem you didn’t know you had, and the product that can solve it (for three easy payments of $ 19.95, plus shipping and handling!) Anything and everything to do with your health can be found with a few taps on your phone, so it’s important to recognize how media literacy ties in with health literacy. Let’s take a step back. About 21% of US adults experience chronic pain, or

pain that lasts for three or more months. Millions suffer from conditions that have no known treatment or cure. Our doctors don’t always have the answers we are looking for. After all, they can’t prescribe a treatment that doesn’t exist, or diagnose a condition that they don’t have the evidence for. And so, we strike out on our own determined to find a solution to the pain we carry every day. A solution beyond the scientific boundaries of conventional medical practice. Collectively, these solutions are referred to as alternative medicine. Alternative medicine has real value to many individuals and cultures. That is not up for debate. For thousands of years, alternative medicine was the only medicine.

However, there is potential for significant harm as these practices have expanded from healers utilizing medicinal herbs to Dr. Charlatan on the internet trying to sell you an at-home detox regimen that may very well do more harm than good. Many treatments or devices label themselves as alternative medicine when they are little more than a scam. Here, health literacy and media literacy collide. Having the ability to recognize what information and products are legitimate and which are deceptive (not to mention potentially harmful and a waste of money) can make a significant difference in your health and quality of life. Let’s go over some questions to ask as you evaluate the validity of medical information online:

.com=commercial, and. net=network. Be particularly wary of .com and .net websites, as they could be hosted by anyone.

• Does it conflict with other reputable sources? If so, consider getting a second (or
 third) opinion.

• Does the source profit off of your choice? Are they trying to sell you anything (a
 device, a course, a supplement)? If they are promoting a supplement, is it their
 own brand that they are trying to sell?

• Is it sensational? Black and white? Health information should be educational, not
 headline-grabbing or clickbait.

• Do they have credible sources/citations?

cal care. Establish with a primary care provider (PCP)
 and maintain regular visits. Let them know if anything changes with your health.

• Avoid self-diagnosing. Seek the most accurate diagnosis possible from a trained
 physician.

• If you choose to take any supplements, ask your doctor if there is any risk that
 they will interfere with your prescription medications. Remember that
 supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and
 sometimes do not contain the product or dosage reflected on the label.

• Don’t change or stop any prescribed medications without consulting your doctor.

with Tillamook County Wellness’ health literacy campaign to continue learning about how you can play an active role in managing your health. And in the meantime, stick to the TikToks that teach you about gardening, not self-medicating. Be well, Tillamook!

Resources:

Rikard SM, Strahan AE, Schmit KM, Guy GP Jr.. Chronic Pain Among Adults — United States, 2019–2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2023;72:379–385. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.15585/mmwr. mm7215a1.

• Does it come from a reputable webpage, such as that of a university or hospital
 system? Keep in mind that anyone can post deceiving information on social
 media, or even on a website of their own. The website URL can give you some clues. Websites ending in .edu=educational institutions, .gov=government agencies, .org =an organization (often non-profit),

•Is the person or organization making statements credentialed to do so? (Some
 titles sound legitimate, but require no training or certification. For example, anyone can claim to be a “nutritionist”, but “registered dietician” is a protected
 title for trained professionals.)

To encourage a safe health practices, consider these tips:

• Avoid long gaps in medi-

• Evaluate how much you are spending on alternative treatments, and whether you
 are getting the positive outcomes you are looking for.

What medical treatments or information you choose to follow is ultimately your decision. If alternative medicine provides you with healing and comfort, that’s fantastic! But if you have any questions or concerns about your health, always go to a physician first. Keep up

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2024, February 13). Is this legit? accessing valid and reliable health information. National Institutes of Health.
 https://nida.nih.gov/ research-topics/parentseducators/lesson-plans/legitaccessing-valid-and-reliablehealth-information

For more local health and wellness informa2on, visit www.2llamookcountywell ness.org or follow Tillamook County Wellness on Facebook and Instagram.

our children and adolescents is paramount. Pediatric and adolescent wellness sets the foundation for a lifetime of good health, influencing physical, emotional, and social development. However, recent studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have highlighted concerning trends, indicating that rural children and adolescents have higher odds of being overweight or obese compared to their urban counterparts. This data point is already on top of the fact that nearly 20% of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese and 16% are overweight. This revelation underscores the urgent need to prioritize pediatric and adolescent wellness initiatives, especially in rural communities, to safeguard the health of our youth.

Positive Steps for Parents and Grandparents to Encourage Healthy Behavior in Children:

• Lead by example: Incorporate nutritious foods into family meals at a table and engage in regular physical activity together.

• Encourage outdoor play: Limit screen time and provide opportunities for outdoor play and exploration.

• Foster open communication: Create a supportive environment where children feel comfortable discussing their feelings and concerns related to health and wellbeing.

• Promote positive body image: Emphasize the importance of overall health and well-being rather than focusing solely on weight or appearance.

• Educate about healthy choices: Teach children about the benefits of nutritious foods, regular exercise, and the importance of mental health.

Teaching our children about wellness is a collective responsibility that requires commitment, collaboration and compassion. By investing in the health and well-being of our youth and implementing positive strategies to encourage healthy behavior, we can create environments that empower children and adolescents to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Let us unite in our efforts to nurture the health of our children and adolescents, ensuring that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.

Kerrin Swanson, PNP, is a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in the care of patients from birth to 21 years of age. With a passion for promoting lifelong health, Kerrin focuses on helping young patients develop healthy habits and prevent injuries. Outside of her professional endeavors, Kerrin enjoys quality time with her husband, David, and their three boys.

KERRIN SWANSON Headlight Herald Guest Column

As caretakers of the future generation, ensuring the health and well-being of

This month’s aurora borealis phenomenon was a worldwide event.

Even here in Cape Meares, cell phones captured the glorious violet and green hues of the northern lights. Hats off to Headlight Herald

editor Will Chappell, who took a stunning photo from Cape Meares beach the first night of the event.

Cape Meares residents

Carolyn Ollikainen and Karen Walz and friend

Andrea Goss hiked part of the Salmonberry Trail on May 11 as part of a guided group, the trail being only partially open to the public (near Banks, Ore.). Tillamook County Wellness co-sponsored the hike along with the Salmonberry Trail Foundation (https:// salmonberrytrail.org/). The trail is an 82-mile “rail-totrail” project, connecting the Oregon Coast to the city of Banks. The route will also have some unique sections of “rail plus trail,” where sightseeing rail runs safely along the same route as the hiking/biking trail. The day was hot, but it was cool along the trail. Walking on the railroad ties was a tad difficult, but the three enjoyed the day and learned a lot. The Salmonberry Trail Foundation needs volunteers and donations to assist with funding the remote areas that are being sought to convert from retired railroad to active trail.

Pete and I were beachcombing on Bayocean Spit earlier this month when we came across a bottle with a note in it. The message was from a boy named William Crosby. He had thrown the bottle in the water at DaBob Bay, Wash. (north end of Hood Canal) while visiting his grandfather on Dec. 1, 2023. He gave the precise longitude and latitude where the bottle was tossed in, and said it was just ahead of an approaching big storm. He also wrote that he has a dog named Benji. We wrote back to the email address given, telling William about the history of the City of Bayocean on the peninsula where his bottle washed ashore and sending some pictures of Bayocean Spit. We are in touch with William’s mother and are busy making plans to host the Crosby family for a day in August so that William can see for himself where his bottle washed ashore. A great experiment and experience. William’s note is the

seventh message in a bottle (MIB) our family has found. The first one was from a girl in Salem named Jessica Fudge, circa 1990. Next was a business card in a bottle from the Parker family of California around 1994; they later visited in person, and we have been exchanging Christmas cards with them ever since. The third, year forgotten, was someone raging that the apocalypse was coming. The fourth, in 2011, was from a man whose daughter had just gotten married; he was drinking wine from bottles left over from the wedding and used one to send his MIB into the Umpqua River. The fifth MIB was found by our son, Erik, in Dec. 2014. It contained a 35-year-old love note from Josué in Mexico, lamenting the departure of his beautiful Argentinian girlfriend. The sixth bottle was just a “Hi” from someone in Tillamook in 2020, no return address/ phone number. What great fun MIBs are.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Re: Who’s banning books at the library?

As director of the Tillamook County Library, I would like to respond to a recent letter to the editor that expressed worries about our library, particularly about the books for kids that teach facts about the world. I want to let you know that I’ve spent a lot of time talking with the writer—through written correspondence, face-to-face conversations and public meetings—to try to address these worries because we work hard to make sure everyone in our community feels heard, especially when they have questions or concerns about our library. I should mention here that our collection development is guided by the objective of serving the entire community’s informational needs, not the preferences of any single individual. It’s also important to clarify that our library’s collection strategy is driven by community needs, not politics. I am committed to upholding the fundamental principle of freedom—freedom of information, freedom of choice and the freedom to access diverse perspectives. Our library has books

about many different people and topics. For example, if you want to read about famous leaders like Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, or important historical figures like Sojourner Truth, Thomas Jefferson, or James Madison, we have those books. We try to have books that everyone can enjoy, whether they are looking for fun stories or want to learn new facts. If we have multiple books about a political figure, it’s because there’s a demand for these materials.

This year, we looked closely at which types of books people check out the most, and we decided to use that information to help us figure out how we should spend money on new books and other things like movies and music. Because lots of families check out children’s books, we’re spending a good part of the library materials budget to update and add new books for kids and families. That has meant that we have been working on creating room to shelve those new books, as well. Our librarians are always ready to help anyone find the materi-

als they want, whether those books are on our shelves, or we need to bring them in from one of the hundreds of libraries we can connect people to across the United States.

In short, our library is here for everyone. We always try to have books and other materials that make as many people as possible happy and interested in reading. That’s a big part of what makes libraries so special— they are for everyone, no matter what kinds of books they like to read. Libraries are pillars of democracy, designed to support the free exchange of ideas and information. Any attempt to limit that purpose undermines the very freedom so many people have sacrificed their lives to protect. Thank you for letting me share this with you, and I hope it helps everyone understand how much the library cares about our services and all the people who use it.

Don Allgeier Director of Tillamook County Library

Dark Sky Ordinance

A applaud the Manzanita City Council for adopting a Dark Sky ordinance. By placing limits on outdoor illumination brightness and requiring residential and city lighting to shine downward, this ordinance will help keep the night sky visible for star-gazing. The attractiveness of having a dark sky

became especially apparent with the recent interest in the extraordinary aurora borealis that we observed earlier this month. And who doesn’t like observing a meteor shower or the milky way on a dark night? One should not ignore the potential for tourism in advertising a Dark Sky policy in Tillamook County.

Because the Pacific Ocean borders Tillamook County, towns along the coast are already half-way there in adopting a Dark Sky. I encourage local governments in the county to consider adopting Dark Sky ordinances.

Steven W. Johnson Portland, OR

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T he first of the store openings is official. Spunky’s Crystals has officially announced their soft opening on May 24. The first photographs from the store show an incredible transformation inside.

The shelving and cabinetry alone have me nodding my head with delight. According to their post, custom shelves were built in part with the help of Pacific Crest Woodwork.

And for the soft opening, they will be ‘rocking’ and rolling with something special: “As a special treat, we’ll be giving out free polished rocks to kids (and adults if they want one) during our soft opening. And while we’re still putting the finishing touches on every-

loverdale’s own singer-songwriter duo Fred Bassett and Sonya Kazen will croon their tunes on opening day for both Manzanita’s Farmer’s Market and, in our own neck of the woods, at Pacific City. Manzanita’s event runs from 4-7 p.m. Friday evenings in downtown Manzanita. Opening night is this Friday, May 24. Pacific City’s event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sundays weekly through September 29. Opening day is this Sunday, May 26. It’s located in the parking lot of South Tillamook County Library on Camp Street (off Brooten Road) near the north end of Pacific City. We may have missed

The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce recently announced their new and greatly revised Web site at https://rockawaybeach.net.

Richard Scully of Chamber Nation worked with the

thing, we can’t wait to share our treasures with you.” Shoutouts to “Auntie” Nicole Stillmaker and Angela Dugas for making that dream into a reality. As a reminder, Spunky’s Crystals is in the same building as Tami’s Barber Shop, between the Ghost Hole Public House and the open space, on the bay side of U.S. 101. For more information on the store, and what’s inside, check out https://www.facebook.com/Spunkyscrystals

From June 1 to August 31st, the Garibaldi Maritime Museum will be home to the Places by the Sea exhibit. Curated by the Oregon Historical Society, the exhibit covers the “changing customs and methods of travel”

Fred and Sonya at the opening of Neskowin Farmer’s Market last Saturday. Neskowin Farmer’s Market runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. weekly on Saturdays across U.S. Highway 101 from Neskowin Wayside. Visit their new Facebook page, “Fred and Sonya Music” to stay informed of all their gigs. Remember that Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity will hold their “Women’s Build” from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 25. Women from all walks of life are invited and encouraged to join the work party, learn how to install drywall, and more. Lunch will be provided. Women can come

chamber and Rockaway businesses with the goal that “everything in Rockaway Beach—lodging, shops, real estate, etc.—can be neatly found in a central location.” Scully’s organization has worked with hundreds

visitors from all walks of life took to reach the Oregon Coast, dating back to 1906. For more information on this incredible glimpse into the Oregon Coast’s logistical history, please visit https://garibaldimuseum. org/ She’s enjoying the fun in the sun and helped me

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for any time frame they’re able, drop-ins are welcome, there’s no obligation to stay for the whole time. The address is 205 Birch Avenue in Garibaldi. Registration can be in person, upon arrival or by email to habitat@tillamookhabitat.org.

of chambers of commerce across the country to put together a standardized structure designed to let individual businesses integrate their online presences (social media, Web sites, and more) into an easily browsed layout.

Chamber Nation’s experience with so many chambers of commerce has led to a thorough, organized layout, including a calendar of events, a list of community resources and a tab for trip planning.

I spent a few minutes browsing for familiar places in town. Because the Caboose looks directly out at the Old Oregon Smokehouse, I started by looking them up on the site. The Chamber Nation design includes a well laid out representation of the Smokehouse, including photos and descriptions of their menu offerings.

Of particular interest to visitors is the mobile app, available by selecting a QR

with another inter-library loan. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “The Garibaldi Branch Book Club meets today. This month we are discussing the book, “The Overstory” by Richard Powers. Whether you’ve read it or not, you’re welcome to join us for good conversation and a little bit of trivia.

“Speaking of trivia, did you know that Memorial Day was originally referred to as Decoration Day? Learn more at your library or visit the National Archives website (https:// www.archives.gov/news/ topics/memorial-day).

“All library branches will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance.”

Don’t forget that a fireworks show is planned in Neskowin. It will happen in front of Proposal Rock (“the usual spot”) at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The show is funded entirely by donations from the south Tillamook County community, including businesses. Because Neskowin Fireworks has received non-profit status, our contributions are tax deductible this year. Go to http://neskowinfireworks. com to contribute. Northwest Regional E.S.D. is recruiting students who will be 30 months (2 ½ years) through 4 years of age by September 1, to enroll in Head Start or Early Head Start. in Tillamook. Head

Lastly, while there are many difficult issues the council is facing this month, there is also one that determines just how much joy we can all have during Garibaldi Days 2024. Specifically, the parade. It’s not that anybody wants to do away with the event. The issue has everything to do with all the construction coupled with the ODOT project. According to Mayor Katie, the contract with ODOT allows the City to have the parade, but my understanding is that we won’t know until June what the state of the sidewalks, road and spaces will be. With a parade, especially with the sheer range of ages in attendance, the ques-

Start and Early Head Start are quality early childhood preschool programs available for free to income-eligible families. Google Northwest Head Start or call 503-5563736 to apply. PDX Diaper Bank provides free diapers to families in need. Diapers are being distributed throughout Oregon by The Community Action Network at no cost to families experiencing financial hardship. A federal grant program, “The Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot” is funding the project. In addition to supporting Oregon families, the program aims to collect valuable information (via anonymous non-identifiable

tion comes down to safety. She assures me that if the parade itself doesn’t happen, they’re working on alternate entertainment activities for all ages down in the port area.

I can usually guess how a council vote will go, but on this one, I really don’t have a clue. It’s kind of exciting in a way, not knowing. Now, the vote will occur on the night this post publishes. I note now and early to remind y’all to check with this paper or city hall, city website, or the city’s official Facebook page regarding anything you hear about Garibaldi Days. Last thing we need is a good time ruined by a bad rumor.

data collection) to decipher how access to diapers impacts the health and wellness of communities. Diapers are made available by appointment, from 9:30-11 a.m. and from 12-3:30 p.m. on Fridays, weekly. Call CARE at 503-842-5261 to set a time; the address is 2308 First Street, in Tillamook. Happy birthday this week to: Briauna Benton, Natalie Blackburn, Freedom Capps, Keith Carver, Ian Galloway Byrd, Adaleigh Gann, Austynn Gann, Rachel Hagerty, Jim Huddleston, Nolan Kellow, Ben Owens, Tyler Peterson, Kay Saddler, Holly Sigman, Harlow Watters, Brinley Whiteman and

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code from several spots on the site. A TripAdvisor study found that 67% of all travelers use smartphones to plan or book their trips. In addition, 72% of these connected travelers use their phones to look for restaurants. The mobile app is formatted for easy use on a phone screen, with readable and well-designed pages to help visitors see what’s available.

One feature carried over from the previous site: you can register for a booth or table at an upcoming event directly from the Web. Vendors who would like to participate in our summer festivals or the Thursday Artisans Market can do so by selecting the Community Calendar from the Community tab, then finding the calendar entry for the event for which they want to register.

Once you select the event, click the View Full Details/

Register button to open the registration page in a new browser tab. This gives a consistent way for locals and visitors alike to register for events, from Thursday market to the Kite Festival and more.

At the initial release, Chamber President Kristine Hayes said, “About half our members that are businesses” have been added to the site. The Community Directory lists the current member businesses in an index form, with a search function as well.

Members of the site will be able to log in and update their content, including links to their existing social media pages or Web sites. One suggestion: be sure to include hours of operation and address, two questions that often come up in online discussion.

One large audience for whom the site is intended: travelers on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. The railroad estimates total ridership to Rockaway Beach to be in the range of 60—70,000 people over the summer months. Because the railroad connects visitors to our neighboring town of Garibaldi, the new chamber site includes several listings for Garibaldi businesses as well as those in

Rockaway. As reported last February, Garibaldi Mayor Katie Findling and Rockaway Beach Mayor Charles McNeilly announced a partnership between our two towns.

There is no additional cost for chamber of commerce members to join the site. For more information or to see about adding your business to the site, contact info@rockawaybeach.net. Speaking of calendars, coming up on Sunday, May 25 is the next Meals for Seniors French Toast breakfast, from 8 a.m.—noon at St. Mary by the Sea, 279 S. Pacific Street. As is tradition, breakfast includes link sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit compote, coffee and juice. All are welcome. Your donation will benefit Meals for Seniors Rockaway Beach. The City’s second budget committee meeting is set for May 29 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. The following morning, May 30 at 9 a.m., join Mayor Charles McNeilly and City Manager Luke Shepard for their monthly “What’s on Your Mind” meeting upstairs in City Hall. June 11 is set for a city council and staff all-day workshop the day before the June 12 city council workshop and meeting.

Private Forest Accord Grant Program awards $10 million for habitat restoration efforts; 25 projects funded statewide

The PFA Grant Program, administered by ODFW, funded its first-ever round of habitat restoration projects awarding more than $10 million to 25 projects throughout Oregon.

Visit the PFA Grants website at PFAGrants.com to view a list of recently funded projects.

This year’s PFA grant funding prioritized projects that improve stream and wetland conditions for fish and wildlife. The projects will restore critical spawning grounds, fish passage, and other important aquatic habitats for fish and wildlife with a focus on the recovery of native salmon, trout and select amphibians. They will also improve water quality, remove invasive species, and restore native plant communities.

These carefully selected projects represent a strategic investment in Oregon’s aquatic habitats and align with the PFA Grant Program’s conservation goals.

“This is a good day for all Oregonians,” said Chad Washington, Chair of the PFA Grant Advisory Committee. “The projects to be funded represent the culmination of many volunteer hours by the PFA Grant Advisory Committee working with state and federal agencies and other partners. They

demonstrate the conservation benefit that can be achieved by focusing on shared goals and objectives.”

One of the projects, located in Umatilla County, will support efforts in the North Fork Walla Walla River to improve fish habitat across a 5.2-mile stretch of the river. This project with the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council will restore the river’s natural features, like pools, meanders, and woody debris, making it a healthier home for many fish species, including steelhead, redband trout, bull trout, Chinook salmon, and mountain whitefish. In Tillamook County, more than $206,000 was awarded to a project that will improve fish passage on Upper Sutton Creek. Originating on the north slope of Cascade Head, the creek provides passage to a variety of species including Oregon Coast coho, coastal steelhead, coastal cutthroat trout, chum salmon and lamprey. The project will see two undersized culverts replaced with concrete bridges, helping to improve fish passage in the creek.

The Private Forest Accord Grant Program was established in the 2022 Legislative Session as an outcome of the landmark agreement between timber and conservation groups to recommend changes to the Forest Practices Act. The PFA Grant Program’s purpose is to fund projects that benefit aquatic species and habitats that may be affected by ongoing forest practices on private lands.

PFA grant funds come from the state’s General Fund and timber harvest tax revenues. For most projects, these funds are then matched with funds from partners like nonprofits, Watershed Councils, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Tribes.

“This $10 million investment is a critical step forward in conserving our state’s fish and wildlife resources,” said Sarah Reif, ODFW Habitat Division Administrator. “By supporting these diverse conservation projects, we ensure a healthy environment for these species and for generations to come.”

The next opportunity to apply for a PFA grant is planned for Fall 2024 and will award millions more in funding.

“These PFA grants demonstrate the important strides Oregonians can make in our efforts to recover and sustain sensitive species by working collaboratively and finding common ground,” said Chrysten Rivard, Vice-chair of the PFA Grant Advisory Committee.

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OBITUARIES

Donna Jones

April 12, 1959 ~ May 2, 2024

Donna LaVern Ingram was born on April 12, 1959 in Tillamook, Oregon to Genavee (Roth) and Marvin Ingram. Donna grew up in Tillamook, living on many farms throughout the county before moving to the Yamhill/Carlton area where she attended Yamhill-Carlton High School. In 1977 she moved back to Tillamook County, finally settling in Hebo where she graduated from Nestucca Union High School. Donna later went on to complete beautician school and in 1979 Donna met Darcy Jones, who she later wed on July 18, 1981. In December of 1981

Donna and Darcy began to build their family when they welcomed Melissa to their brood. In the mid 90’s they completed their family with

June D. McKay passed away on March 27, 2024 in Bay City, Oregon at the age of 90 after a brief Illness.

June was born in Sacramento, California in July 1933 to Thomas and Bessie Hammen. She was a child when the family moved to Tillamook County. June graduated from Bay City High School in 1950. That same year she would marry George McKay. From that union were two sons, Don and Dennis.

The family spent the 1960’s managing the

Keegan, Kyler, and Lucas. In 2009 and 2014 Donna and Darcy welcomed grandchildren Simon and Elicia LaVern to the world. Donna was known for her gardens, and her love of chickens and cows. Annually she would plan

June D. McKay 1933 ~ 2024

Methodist youth camp at Suttle Lake in central Oregon. While working at the camp, June returned to school to become a teacher, graduating from the Oregon College of Education in Monmouth, Oregon. June began her teaching career at Garibaldi Elementary School, where she taught 5th grade until her retirement in 1991.

June and George spent many winters in Quartzsite, Arizona enjoying the sun with family and friends and driving around the desert in

and plant a vast garden that would loop around her entire home. During harvest she would provide produce to her extended family, canning the rest. Donna took pride in her chickens and spoiled them daily.

In her spare time, she acted as secretary doing the books for Jones Excavating.

Donna is survived by her husband Darcy Jones; and their four children, Melissa, Keegan, Kyler, and Lucas Jones; along with grandchildren, Simon, 15, and Elicia Lavern, 9. She is also survived by her brothers, Greg Ingram (Elizabeth), Robert Ingram; and sister Vivian Watts (Danny.) Donna also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including veteran Jason Ingram.

their dune buggy. Summers were spent with frequent trips to coastal lakes for some fishing and relaxing. But soon they would be back home in Bay City where they were happiest, working around the farm on Baseline Road, their home of over 50 years. June is survived by her husband of 73 years, George McKay; two sons, Don and Dennis; two grandsons; and two great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Judith ‘Judy” Brennan

Aug. 31, 1942 ~ March 24, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Judith “Judy” Brennan reports her passing on March 24, 2024.

Judy was born on August 31, 1942 in Tillamook to the parents Raymond and Margaret Brennan. She went to Tillamook Catholic High and later moved to Portland where she worked for UHaul. She was transferred to Phoenix and had a successful career in computer security at AiResearch/Allied

Glennis

Signal. In her retirement she moved back home to Tillamook where she loved to garden, go to the river, and spend time with her family. Judy is survived by her sister Kathleen Didier, two brothers, Norman and John Brennan, daughter Courtney Wilson, and granddaughter Lucy Wilson. A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Tillamook on Saturday, June 15.

McFarland & Jim McFarland 1939 ~ 2023 1937 ~ 2024

McFarland, 83, of Deer Island, Oregon, passed away in October 2023. Jim McFarland, 86, of Deer Island, Oregon, passed away in April 2024.

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Elsie Albin

June 18, 1934 ~ May 5, 2024

Elsie Albin was born June 18, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana and passed away May 5, 2024 after living with her daughter for seven years in Tillamook, Oregon.

She attended 13 different schools from Indiana to Florida as her daddy was a cement mason and they followed the work. She attended Bosse High School in Evansville where she informed her parents she was “not moving again”. She met Don Albin; he was the quarter back and she was a Majorette. They married and truly had a storybook life of love and adventure.

Don was a hydrologist and the family moved almost every five years. Elsie had lots of practice as a full-time homemaker and full-time mother making our homes loving. She was always involved in various ministries within the churches we attended.

They had been married for almost 50 years when Don had a sudden heart attack while goose hunting.

Elsie’s last few days were spent in praise of our Lord Jesus Christ and true peace filled our home.

All three of her girls Janet Vertrees of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, Donna Parks of Tillamook, Oregon, and Peggy Bearth of Derby, Kansas were holding her as she took

her last breath on Sun., May 5, 2024. She had ten grandchildren (Dave, Susie and Dalen Ragan of Tillamook) and 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Don Albin; grandson David Sterling; and great grandsons, Jonnathan Len Brogden and Jacob Gabriel Brogden. The best way to describe Elsie is the Mother’s Day letter I wrote her in 2003. If you think about it, God could have given us any mother. Most any woman could have fed and clothed three little girls adequately, yet of all the mothers in the world, we were given you. We couldn’t be more thankful. Thank you, Jesus. You have always been there for your girls no matter what. When we make dumb decisions, when we fail and

when we are afraid, you are there. When we accomplish something good, you are the first to cheer for us. We know that no matter what else changes in this uncertain world we live in, you never will. Your love for us is the anchor that keeps us steady, whether we are near to you or far away. You are our best friend. Thank you, Jesus. Your example has been a gift to us. We learned by watching you how to work hard, how to love well, and live right. We learned to laugh at ourselves and our predicaments. We learned how to value our own families because of the immense value you place on your girls. We learned to have faith in ourselves because you did. We learned that when times are hard, the very best medicine there is, is found in the embrace of those who love us. Thank you, Jesus. The bottom line is, you raised three smart girls, and we are smart enough to know how blessed we are. I just wanted you to know how grateful I am for you. Thank you for your steady, faithful presence in our lives. I am proud to belong to you. Thank you, Jesus! A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on May 22, 2024 at Tillamook Adventist Church, 2610 1st Street in Tillamook.

Gene Everett Walker June 5, 1949 ~ March 26, 2024

Gene Everett Walker was born in Tillamook, Oregon on June 5, 1949. He passed peacefully with his wife, daughter, and sister by his side on March 26, 2024.

Gene lived in Tillamook his entire life, graduating from Tillamook High School - Class of 1968, then served his country from 1968-1972 in the US Navy aboard the USS Oklahoma City. He was stationed in Japan, and this is where he met the love of his life, Etsuko. They got married July 31, 1972. Gene and Etsuko resided in Tillamook after their return from Japan and would have celebrated 52 years of marriage this July.

Gene believed in good

work ethic and worked hard. His last career being employed at Tillamook County Creamery Association as a Maintenance Mechanic. He retired in 2011 after 16 years, and spent his retirement hunting, fishing, camping, collecting coins, and doing work around his property.

One of the biggest joys in Gene’s life was becoming a “papa.” He loved spending

time with his granddaughter and calling her every night to talk with her.

Gene is survived by wife Etsuko; daughter Lacy (Jason) Goodell; granddaughter Jolee; three brothers and one sister, Pete (Vickie) Walker, Norman (Marlene) Walker, Rollie (Nadine) Walker, and Luanne Hendon; many nieces and nephews; “adopted kids,” Colby and Amber Leach, Tyeson Miller; and several very good friends that were like family. Gene was preceded in death by one daughter Lisa; father Peter Walker Jr,; and his mother MaryLu (Burbank) Hendon.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., June 8, 2024 at Gene’s residence. This is a casual celebration, a BBQ potluck. Family, friends, old coworkers, etc., please come and say hi, or share a story.

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project, leading to a total cost of construction of just $420,000, under half the estimated full cost. Volunteers also helped to keep costs down with more than 1,000 hours of labor donated during

construction.

The new house has eight bedrooms spread across two floors, with kitchens on each floor and a large communal area on the bottom floor. Beebe said that the floors will be separated by gender and that the house will be open to camp staffers between 18 and 34 years old, including interns in the camp’s college program.

Beebe stressed that the new space will offer meaningful opportunities for relationship building and fellowship among the residents.

“With this home, we aim to create an environment where young adults can thrive, connect and grow personally and professionally,” Beebe said.

Rent at the home will be below market rate and the first tenants, current camp staff, were set to move in last week.

NCRD

moves into second phase of pool project

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Last fall, during construction, McCann and other members of the project team realized that the construction site was greater than one acre in size and therefore required a wastewater permit from DEQ for the construction process. The team had failed to obtain the permit sooner because they had believed the site would be

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1980s to help encourage a healthy forest ecosystem but since that time the volume of wood per acre had quadrupled. Over time the large volume increases would put the stand at risk of simplification and negatively impact the health of trees as their crowns became overcrowded.

The thinning operation will remove between one third and one half of the trees, or a quarter of the volume, and future foresters will need to evaluate whether further thinning operations

less than an acre, obviating the need for permitting, and project engineers submitted a permit application to DEQ in December. However, that application indicated that the project had not yet broken ground, and when a DEQ inspector visited the site earlier this year, an enforcement action was started regarding the conflicting project dates. McCann said that the initial investigation has been completed by DEQ and that the matter is now with their enforcement division. McCann stressed that even before submitting the application, contractors had been taking appropriate steps

are needed in another 30 to 40 years. Finally, the group made its way to Reehers Camp, where they had lunch before hiking to a nearby section of rail line that will be part of the Salmonberry Trail.

The Salmonberry Trail is an envisioned 82-mile trail that would convert the abandoned Port of Tillamook Bay rail line between Banks and Tillamook into a hiker and biker trail. The rail line was abandoned after a major winter storm in 2007 caused more than $50 million in damage, with the port electing to use Federal Emergency Management repair funding for other projects.

Two organizations, the Salmonberry Trail Inter-

to mitigate silt and other runoff into the Nehalem River throughout construction. There is no deadline for DEQ to make an enforcement decision but the district will have 20 days to respond to their decision.

As work continues on the first phase of the project and begins on the second phase, the team at NCRD are turning their focus to closing the final $1.5-million funding gap. An outdoor event for the summer is in the works, though project consultant Thomas Fiorelli said that this round of fundraising would be primarily geared towards corporate and other institutional donors.

governmental Agency and Salmonberry Trail Foundation, are responsible for stewarding the project, with the agency holding the trail lease and setting standards, while the foundation coordinates construction efforts.

Cafferata said that while ODF did not have resources to lend to the project, they were members of the intergovernmental agency and supportive of the plan as the largest trail-adjoining landowners.

Work is currently underway to remove the rails and clear an eight-mile section of the trail near Banks and Tillamook County applied for a $25 million federal grant to build a three-mile section in Rockaway Beach.

Twin RoCks opens staff housing

Twin Rocks Friend Camp Executive Director Ken Beebe addressing the crowd at the appreciation lunch at the camp’s dining hall.

Forest Grove District Forester Mike Cafferata discusses the Salmonberry Trail project standing in front of the overgrown rails of the Port of Tillamook Bay railroad.

Cheesemaker golfers finish tenth in state

MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

The Tillamook High Cheesemakers boys golf team capped a strong season by finishing 10th in the 2024 State Championship Tournament May 13-14 at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell.

The Mooks, guided by seventh-year Coach Johnny Begin, had a team score of 779 to get a top-10 placing in the 12-team event. Out of a total of 34 Class 4A teams, only the top-12 qualified for state. The Mooks were led by the quartet of sophomore Triton Faber (182), seniors Tanner Hoskins (188), Seth Wehinger (201) and junior Diego Barragan Lara (208). Mooks freshman Peyton Murphy shot an uncounted score of 237.

“We played pretty well on day one, but they struggled a little on day two with more windy conditions than what there was on the first day,” said Begin. “Everyone was pretty mentally exhausted on the second day too. We have a pretty young team and the kids just didn’t take their time on some shots, so that kind of cost them.

Overall, I’m really proud of the boys for finishing tenth in the state. We were in eighth place on day one, but then we dropped a few spots on day two because we had higher scores.”

The Mooks shot their best scores on the first day of the

tourney, including Faber’s solid round of 88. Faber was the only player with a score below 90 during the two-day event. On day two, stronger wind conditions made the course a little tougher and all five Mooks players had higher scores.

“We all had a blast, the kids had a great time and we were just happy to be there,” said Begin. “They all competed really well all season long and down the stretch to help us reach the state tournament and be one of 12 teams represented in Class 4A. Triton played pretty decent both days. We’ll have a good group coming back next year with Triton, Diego and Peyton.”

Emerald Valley is the home course for the University of Oregon Ducks men’s and women’s golf teams. The players were able to see the Duck’s practice facility and some of the U of O players were practicing on the course when the high school tourney concluded.

Faber finished tied for 27th place individually with Cole Babcock of Scappoose, out of a field of 64 golfers. Phoenix freshman Jordan Giles earned medalist honors as he won the state championship with his three over par score of 147. For Hoskins and Wehinger, the state tourney marked the conclusion of their Tillamook High School golf career. For Hoskins, 2024 marked

his return to the golf course after he played on the Mooks baseball team in 2023. It was his first season since 2022.

“I’m very proud of Seth and Tanner and I wish I could have them back for another year,” said Begin. “Tanner was on the team for three years and he helped us get seventh place in 2021, so this wasn’t his first rodeo. For Seth and Diego, this was their first year ever of competitive golf. Diego had never picked up a club until three months ago and he was shooting in the 90s consistently all season, which is unreal for a first-year golfer.”

The Mooks finished 11 strokes behind the ninth place Pendleton Buckaroos (768). The Marist Catholic Spartans won the state championship at 659, followed by the Baker Bulldogs (663). The North Bend Bulldogs, the Scappoose Indians and the Cascade Cougars finished in a three-way tie for third with (703). Seaside was sixth (707), followed by Crook County (713) and Marshfield (714) in eighth. Mazama (831) and Henley (919) rounded out the final two top-12 squads.

“At the beginning of the season, I had very little expectations that we could even make it to the tournament,” said Begin. “Then we played well at the regional to qualify for state and so the last couple of weeks have really been a lot of fun, that’s

Mooks flag footballers compete in state tourney

The Mooks girls flag football team got eliminated from the state championship tournament by South Salem High School on Saturday, May 11, falling by a score of 45-7. South Salem went on to win all three games on Saturday to claim the state title. Tillamook advanced to the championship tournament by winning district

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one, which included Seaside and Astoria. Overall, Tillamook went 4-2 on the season, including matchups in the jamboree event to start the campaign. “I had a lot of fun with this experience, I hope our girls did too,” Coach Kye Johnson said. “I didn’t really know what to expect because Rex (Metcalfe) coached it last year so I

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The Mooks girls’ squad didn’t qualify for state this year, but they took seventh place at the May 7 regional at Quail Valley Golf Club in Banks with a score of 942. For the trio of seniors Lexie Graves, Annika Norberg and Malli Lewis, that marked the conclusion of their Tillamook High School golf career.

“I was really proud of the seniors on our girls’ team, they played very well at our league events and I had high expectations for them,” said Begin. “Lexie played on the team for four years and she had a great season. She just went out there and competed well in every tournament. For Annika and Malli, this was their first season playing

golf, so that was pretty cool. They were taking the game serious, they practiced hard and they put in some extra time out on the course, so that was really exciting to see as a coach.” In the Class 3A/2A/1A boys tourney May 13-14 at Creswell, Neah-Kah-Nie

High Pirates sophomore Clayton Dante had a spectacular performance in taking 11th place individually out of a field of 74 golfers. Dante, a first-year state qualifier, shot a first round score of 81 on day one, followed by an 82 on day two for an overall score of 163.

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Shayla Hillstrom running the ball with Sheridan Hurliman screening a defender.

COURTESY PHOTO FROM HOLLY WERNER Team photo at state championships.

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HH24-2000 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23966832-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, Kevin Saxton and Peggy Lee McElroy husband and wife as Grantor to Fist American Title, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICAN FORK, ITS SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 6/5/2015, recorded 6/16/2015, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2015003471 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC covering the following

described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 104602 1S0930CA14001 Lots 19, and 20, Block 9, A.A. MILLER’S ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, in Tillamook County, Oregon, according to the official plat thereof, recorded in Book H, Page 484, Deed Records. Commonly known as: 2508 8TH ST, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $11,410.30 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $110,324.31 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 2/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 8/28/2024 at the hour of 9:00am, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the

Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of TILLAMOOK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of De-

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fault by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Peggy McElroy PO BOX 702 American Fork, UT 84003 Original Borrow er Kevin Saxton PO BOX 702 American Fork, UT 84003 Origi nal Borrower For Sale Informa tion Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In constru ing this notice, the singular in cludes the plural, the word “grant or” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obli gation, the performance of which

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SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No:

TRUSTEES OF THE WATKINS FAMILY TRUST; CATHY, RAY & LOGAN AMIRKHANIAN; TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON; and ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants. Case No. 24CV17187. SUMMONS TO: ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN Summary Statement: Lawsuit seeks to quiet title in Plaintiff’s name in an orphaned strip of land between the recorded public right of way for 14th Street and Parcels 1, 2, and 3 of Partition Plat No. 2023-22, City of Bayview. IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The motion or answer or reply must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee; It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling 503-6843763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at 800-452-7636. Date of first publication: April 30, 2024. Date of second publication: May 7, 2024. Date of third publication: May 14, 2024. Date of last publication: May 21, 2024. Local Government Law Group By: Truman A. Stone, OSB No. 014548 975 Oak St., Ste 700

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HH24-2008 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On, 5-302024 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, 5995 Long Prairie Road, in the City of Tillamook, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property together with any manufactured structure located thereon, in the real property commonly known as: 30500 MIAMI FOLEY RD, NEHALEM, OR 97131,THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF Tillamook, STATE OF OR, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at Engineer’s Station 101+04.40, P.T. of the relocated Miami-Fol-

ey County Road; thence North 79°54’ West, 30 feet to the Westerly right-of-way of said County Road; thence North 9°41’21” East, 16 feet to Engineer’s Station 100+87.97, P.O.C. on the Westerly right-of-way of said road at a point which is South 1004.01 feet and West 608.86 feet from the Northeast corner of Government Lot 1 of Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 9 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon, said point also being the Point of Beginning of the following described tract; thence North 78° West, 200 feet, more or less, to the center of Foley Creek; thence Southerly, upstream, along the center of Foley Creek to a point which is West of Engineer’s Station 104+00 thence East, 40 feet, more or less, to Engineer’s Station 104+00 on the Westerly

right-of-way of said road; thence Northerly, along said road rightof-way, 315 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Court case 15LT04170, where JOAN M. TRUSTY and BRIAN R. TRUSTY

Plaintiff v. CYRIL JACOB, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to:www.oregonsheriffssales.org

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Nursery available Handicap Accessible

10:45 a.m. HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD

41507 Oretown Rd E Cloverdale, OR 97112 (541) 671-5588

11 a.m. Sunday Church Service

7 p.m.

p.m. Pastor Bry’s Corner

Garibaldi

NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626

Pastor Sam McRae

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us.

HIS GATHERING 111 Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118

www.hisgathering.net

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Small Groups All are welcome!

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229 Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month

Regular services Sunday 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH

35220 Brooten Road

(Adjacent Post Office)

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com

All are welcome!

Rockaway Beach

ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390)

Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661)

e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

Weekdays: Monday (9:30 a.m.)

Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.)

Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA)

5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598

https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

11a.m. Morning Worship

6 p.m. Evening Service Nursery provided for all services Everyone Welcome

CHURCH OF CHRIST TILLAMOOK

2506 1st Street, (503) 842-4393

Preacher: Larry Owens

Sunday: Adult Classes & Children’s

Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Enter to worship…Leave to serve.

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE

2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549

Pastor Josh Myers

Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s activities: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services:

9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives. Pastor K.W. Oster

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com

Pastor Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the live music. Bible studies and an assortment of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE!

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753

Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213

Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome.

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s

Fire Hall, 1235 5th Street Loop, Netarts, Oregon on the 7th day of May 2024 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose is to receive the budget message. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 30th at the district office at 1235 5th St. Lp W in Netarts, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

HH24-2028 ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION BOARD MEETING NOTICE Tillamook County’s Elected Official Compensation Board will meet Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Commissioners Room 106. Audio capabilities are listen-only and are offered on a best effort for the public. The conference call number is 1-971-254-3149, Conference ID: 866 91 4607# The Compensation Board, as required by State law ORS 204.112, will review salaries of the County’s elected officials and make recommendations as to the level of compensation for the elected officials. The Compensation Board annual review is required annually under ORS 204.112. If you have questions, please contact Jodi Wilson, Human Resource Director at jodi.wilson@tillamookcounty.gov.

HH24-2032 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 24-

68008 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by RONALD D. WARREN as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 4/24/2020, recorded 4/30/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-02655, further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement dated 03/09/2021, recorded on 04/02/2021, as Instrument# 202102909 in mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: Parcel 1 of PARTITION PLAT NO. 1993-001, situated in the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 1 South, Range 9 West, Willamette Meridian, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon, recorded February 3, 1993 in Partition Plat Cabinet B-363, Tillamook County Records. TO-

GETHER WITH a non-exclusive access easement in common with others over a strip of land 60 feet wide, said easement being 30 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point within Hughey Lane right of way, said point being 1312.14 feet North and 884.55 feet East of the quarter corner common to Sections 26 and 27, said Township and Range; thence South 0° 27’ 39” West 958.97 feet; thence South 18° 03’ 20” East 61.23 feet to a point which is North 89° 59’ 32” West 30.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Parcel 2 of Partition Plat No. 1993-001; thence Southerly and parallel with the East line of said Parcel 2, South 0° 31’ 47” West 196.92 feet; thence along the arc of a 127.46-foot radius curve left, through a central angle of 38° 52’ 01”, the long chord of which bears South 18° 54’ 13” East 84.81 feet, an arc distance of 86.46 feet; thence South 23° 59’ 38” East 123.07 feet; thence along the arc of a 300-foot radius curve right, through a central angle of 32° 49’ 02”, the chord of which bears South 7° 58’ 26” East 169.45 feet, an arc distance of 171.83 feet; thence South 8° 26’ 05” West 130.91 feet; thence South 58° 50’ 15” East 140.81 feet to the terminus of this easement. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that 20-foot wide strip of land conveyed to Fairview Water District by Deed recorded May 22, 1967 in Book 207, Instrument No. 181166, Tillamook County Records. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of Marvin Road which has been dedicated to the public use in Book 290, page 523, Tillamook County Records. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 650 MARVIN RD TILLAMOOK, OREGON 97141-9666

The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 391833 / 1S0926CB00200

Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the high-

est bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2023, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 9/1/2023 Total of past due payments: $14,329.01 Late Charges: $510.00 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $660.00 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $2,482.00 Total necessary to cure: $17,981.01 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff’ quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $311,875.37 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 10:00 AM on 8/9/2024 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: At the front entrance to the Tillamook

Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, in the city of Tillamook, county of Tillamook, Oregon 97141 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBSLaw,LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 9466558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor’’ includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to

be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. Dated: 3/29/2024 ZBS Law, LLP By: Jeffrey A. Myers, Esq., OSB#094561 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee

HH24-2040 In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a 199’ SELF-SUPPORT TOWER at NO SITUS ADDRESS ,TILLAMOOK, OR 97141. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-3910449 regarding the site CT14 . 5/8, 5/15/24 CNS-3807866#

HH24-2046 News Release A vacancy exists on the Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors, Position #5. The Board of Directors seeks qualified applicants to fill the position. Interested parties should contact Gail Levesque at the District Administration Office, 503.842.4414 ext 1015, or by email at gaill@tillamook.k12. or.us to request candidate application materials. A letter of interest and the completed application must be returned by email or US mail to the Tillamook School District Board of Directors, 2510 First Street, Tillamook, OR 97141, not later than May 30, 2024. A director will be appointed to fill the unexpired term for Position #5 and will be announced at the June 10, 2024, board meeting which will be held at the District Office.

HH24-2050 The Port of Nehalem Board of Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 6:30pm, NCRD School House Room, 36155 9th St., Nehalem.\~ Agenda is available at https://portofnehalem.org.

HH24-2051 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of ANTHONY DALE WOODS, Case No. 24PB04204 NOTICE OF INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

Maureen Carroll has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in c/o Black Helterline LLP, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97205, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published on May 21, 2024.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Maureen Carroll

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Brian N. Dirks, OSB No. 113684 Black Helterline LLP 805 S.W. Broadway, Suite 1900 Portland, OR 97205

Telephone: (503) 224-5560

Email: brian.dirks@bhlaw.com

HH24-2052 A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District,Tillamook County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to

HH24-2055

GLEN A. HOFFMAN, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04309

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, OR 97138, within four months after the date of publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published May 21st, 2024.

Personal Representative: Joseph A. Hoffman

4225 SW 25th Place Cape Coral, FL 33914

Attorney for Personal Representative: Lawrence J. Popkin Campbell & Popkin, LLC 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive Seaside, OR 97138 (503) 738-8400 05/21

HH24-2056 Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority, Tillamook County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 will be held at the NRSA office located at 34460 Hwy 101 South Cloverdale, Oregon & via ZOOM meetings at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6297918589? omn=83430237735

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