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wake of Rau

plea, questions linger about missing evidence

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

N early 200 grams of methamphetamine, 25 methamphetamine pipes, $792 and a Smith and Wesson revolver were all removed from the Tillamook Police Department’s evidence storage at some point before May 9, 2023, an audit conducted by the Oregon State Police found.

On April 3, former Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau pled no contest to two counts of official misconduct and admitted to removing evidence related to two found property cases involving drugs, while denying responsibility for additional irregularities. Despite the yawning gap between the amount of tampering confirmed and explained, the Oregon State Police (OSP) investigation into the matter has been concluded for eight months and a spokesman for the Oregon Department of Justice said that it has “filed criminal charges for each circumstance that was provable beyond a reasonable doubt.”

This reporting is based on a review of the report on the OSP audit of the Tillamook Police Department’s (TPD) evidence room by the Headlight Herald. The audit was conducted May 16 and 17, 2023, a week after TPD’s evidence technician discovered methamphetamine missing from the evidence locker and Rau confessed to having removed it.

An OSP evidence supervisor and two evidence technicians conducted the audit, with a detective overseeing the process and writing the final report. Over the course of two days, the auditors found that a total of 83 cases had been tampered with, 64 with a connection to drugs and 19 without.

Most of the tampered cases involved the removal of baggies containing methamphetamine residue or small quantities of the drug, pipes for smoking it or, in some cases, both. But in one case,

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Tillamook prays

Tillamook stalwart Henson passes

Longtime Tillamook booster Doug Henson passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 75, succumbing to a prolonged illness. Henson served for more than 20 years on the Tillamook City Council and supported a laundry list of efforts to make Tillamook a better place for children, veterans and every citizen throughout his adult life. Born in Salem, Henson spent most of his life in Tillamook County. After graduating from Neah-Kah-Nie High School in 1966, Henson served in the army during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving a purple heart, bronze star and air medal, before returning to

County dialing in emergency radio bond specifics

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Agroup of Tillamook County staff is working to finalize the details of a bond question to support the replacement of the county’s emergency radio system that they plan to bring to voters in November.

The new system would bring Tillamook’s emergency radio communications into the digital age and carries a projected price tag of $27 million.

“Now, we need to come into the 21st century and we need to increase reliability,” said Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson, “we need to do all those things technically.”

The system that currently supports emergency responders in the county was built between 2001 and 2003, following voter bond approval in 2001. The system consists of 12 towers spread across the county housing VHF repeaters.

According to Rueben Descloux, communication systems administrator, the old system is overburdened and becoming challenging to keep

in service. The analog nature of the system limits the number of users that can simultaneously use the system while also constricting its range, making countywide communications impossible.

The analog system is also more prone to static or other interference than a replacement system would be, with sometimes troubling results.

Olson relayed the story of an officer-involved shooting that occurred last summer in Rockaway Beach during which the responding officers radioed for backup. But owing to interference other officers responding misheard the transmission and slowed their response believing the suspect was in custody.

In addition to the technical constraints, the physical infrastructure of the system is deteriorating and replacement parts are becoming hard to come by. This leaves the system at risk of failures that could not be repaired, according to a report on the system by Federal Engineering completed in 2020.

That report recommended that the county begin the process of replacing the aging system and a

second report that year, also by Federal Engineers, recommended a new, digital system and provided a conceptual design. At that point, the replacement system carried a projected budget of $20 million, but with inflation in the intervening years, that estimate has now risen to $27 million.

Tillamook County Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty is also a part of the team working on the new system and is leading the work to put the financial package together to support the project. Hagerty was already able to secure a $2 million federal appropriation last year and recently applied for another $8.9 million in federal funding.

Hagerty is also working with bond consultants at Piper Sandler to determine the specifics of a bond question, which must be submitted by August for inclusion on the November ballot. Several factors, including the bond term and interest rates, will affect the tax rate necessary to support the bond but preliminary estimates from late 2023 showed a cost to taxpayers of between 15 and 38 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property

value.

In tandem with those efforts, Olson and Descloux are working to ramp up a public outreach campaign to educate voters about the need for a new system and promote the bond.

The educational efforts will be led by Descloux, who exudes enthusiasm about the project and its implications for first responders across the county.

Improvements to the system’s functionality will be achieved by the new system’s reliance on transmitting digitally encoded, binary signals rather than physical radio waves across the VHF frequencies the county uses.

The encoded signals are much smaller than their analog counterparts, which will allow multiple users to communicate on the same channel simultaneously, reduce interference and increase signal range by 40%. The system will also be more automated, automatically switching between the transponders rather than requiring manual inputs by first responders and allow for

See COUNTY, Page A9

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

More than 50 residents gathered in front of the Tillamook County Courthouse on May 2, to celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Musicians led the crowd in several songs before various pastors and community members led prayers for a variety of groups from school children to the military to businesses.

COURTESY PHOTO Doug Henson.

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Javadi looks to build on first term successes

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

With two legislative sessions under his belt, State Representative Cyrus Javadi hopes voters will give him a chance to continue promoting solutions for north coast issues in Salem.

In a recent interview with the Headlight Herald, Javadi touted his work securing funding for projects in his district and building relationships, which he said he believes will boost his efficacy going forward.

“You realize right away that being loud isn’t very effective,” Javadi said, “and so kind of developing those relationships means a lot to getting stuff done.”

In his first term in office, Javadi, a practicing dentist in Tillamook, learned the lay of the land in Salem and fought to have his district’s concerns heard and addressed by lawmakers.

Javadi said that he had pushed to cut red tape that had previously restricted

the development of affordable housing in coastal areas with flooding, landslide or other emergency concerns as part of Governor Tina Kotek’s housing legislation package. Javadi also lent his voice to the chorus of district voices opposing the implementation of a new habitat conservation plan (HCP) for western Oregon state forests. Despite that plan’s passage in March, Javadi said that he believed his efforts had helped to increase legislative awareness of the financial crunch the new HCP will cause for counties receiving state forest revenues.

“While we didn’t get the outcome we wanted, I think we shone a nice light on the impact it’s going to have so that lawmakers and the governor are aware that we’ve got some problems that we’re going to have to deal with as a result of it,” Javadi said.

To help ensure the financial health of the counties,

Javadi said that he plans to introduce a piece of legislation that would require that 66 cents of every dollar directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry to make up for lower revenues go to the impacted counties.

In addition to advocating for his district’s interests on those issues, Javadi pointed to funding allocations of $2 million to the Nehalem Bay Health District to support the construction of its new health center and $1.3 million to Tillamook County for the Shiloh Levee project as successes.

Javadi said that those allocations had come because of his relationships with members of the ways and means committee and that he would continue to push for more project funding if reelected.

“We’re going to have to continue to push for it and I think a lot of that is going to come from and where I think I’ll be most effective next time is I’ve built those relationships with our

Commissioners poised to approve rural ADUs

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Tillamook Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing about an ordinance update to allow accessory dwelling units in the county’s rural residential zones on May 1. Commissioners signaled their preparedness to pass the ordinance at a meeting the following week, with minor updates to its language.

A proposed ordinance update to allow the siting of recreational vehicles on properties in the same zone was continued, with commissioners asking for more regulations before further consideration.

Both proposals were made possible by Oregon Senate Bill 644, which removed certain wildfire requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADU) built in the rural residential zone. The revised requirements paved the way for counties across the state to amend their land use ordinance to allow ADU construction on two-to-ten-acre properties in the zone.

Tillamook County’s planning commission began working to update the land use ordinance shortly after the bill passed in 2023’s legislative session and recommended the proposed ordinance update at their April meeting.

If approved, property owners in the rural residential zone will be allowed to build ADUs within 100 feet of the primary dwelling unit on their property with a footprint of up to 900 square

feet. No conditional use approval will be required, though plans will have to include wildfire mitigation elements and use fire hardening materials. ADUs will also be required to be attached to the same septic system as the main dwelling on the property.

Properties with ADUs will not be eligible for participation in the county’s short-term rental license program, although either or both dwellings on the property can be rented on a long-term basis.

Community Development Director Sarah Absher detailed the proposed ordinance for the commissioners, who voiced their support for the update. Absher asked the commissioners for clarification on how to measure the distance between the primary dwelling and ADU and will bring the ordinance before commissioners for another public hearing and vote on May 8.

Absher then discussed the possibility of allowing recreational vehicles (RV) to be sited on properties as dwelling units. Absher said that the same senate bill that had opened the way for ADUs had created the possibility but that Deschutes County was the only other government in the state considering it.

The planning commission approved a proposal in April that would allow for RVs to be sited a minimum of ten feet away from a property’s main dwelling on a dedicated concrete or gravel pad. The proposed ordinance would require RVs be attached to

ways and means members,” Javadi said.

Beyond fighting for funding, Javadi said that promoting solutions to challenges facing health and childcare providers in rural settings and finding ways to increase county revenues would be focuses of a second term.

Javadi said that he would support extending tax credits for doctors who practice in rural communities and that he would like to exempt Medicare and Oregon Health Plan income from the corporate activity tax. He also said that he would like to see the approval process for new hospitals and healthcare facilities in rural areas streamlined.

“We need to look at if you’re a community under a certain size and a certain distance away from a major metro area what can we do to make it a lot easier to get the resources we need,” Javadi said.

Javadi also said that he supported increasing fund-

the same power and water utilities as the primary dwelling on the property and contain a toilet and sink.

Permits would be issued on a two-year basis and the primary dwelling on the property would need to be occupied by the property owner.

This proposal raised questions and concerns for the commissioners, with the main theme being the need to prevent a proliferation of dilapidated vehicles.

Commissioner Doug Olson asked if there was a requirement for a refrigerator or cooking facilities in the ordinance and Absher said that they had not been included to allow flexibility. Olson also pointed out a lack of age restrictions for RVs and said he was concerned about having “junkers” create issues.

Commissioner Erin Skaar said that these types of issues were probably the reason why other counties had not pursued a similar ordinance update. Skaar mentioned that there were federal guidelines relating to structures’ habitability that could potentially be used in the ordinance to prevent unsafe RVs from being inhabited.

All three commissioners indicated that they weren’t ready to vote on the RV proposal and asked Absher to separate it from the ADU proposal so that they could move the ADU approval forward posthaste. Absher said that she would work on updating the RV proposal’s requirements and bring an update before the board sometime in the summer.

“One particular skill set I have long admired in Jeff are his “street smarts”. Jeff understands human nature and has proven his ability to effectively maneuver through difficult situations with common sense solutions”. Todd Blickenstaff, CEO BCM Ventures & Consulting

“Jeff is a true team player and always fosters positive discussions and brings the best out of other employees”. Roger Weeks, Gen. Mgr., Tillamook Motor Co.

“Professionally I know Jeff to be a high energy, detail oriented and an excellent negotiator. He is passionate about his work and his beliefs. Jeff holds himself to high standards”. Todd Pitts MD

“One of the things I value about Jeff is that you can always count on him being authentic and saying what he means and meaning what he says”.

David Lindstrom, Director of Student Development

ing for childcare personnel and facilities around the state and reevaluating licensing requirements to make becoming a provider easier, while still maintaining safety for children. To boost county revenues, Javadi said that he

thought the logical answer was

Javadi said

wanted to explore the

sibility of allowing a special zone of recreation districts where 70% of the revenues generated by transient lodging taxes would not have to go to tourism promotion.

ROY CREEK!  The creek is just part of this 14.45 acres of forest. The zoning is SFW-20. That means if you want to build a home on it, you will need to go through the County, they can direct you through the process. This property fronts on Foss Road and is access the street from a County Park for day use only. Guided tour is possible. MLS #23-234

✓ Support Businesses

✓ Promote Economic Development

✓ Support Businesses

✓ Oppose New Taxes

✓ Promote Economic Development

✓ Reduce County Spending

✓ Oppose New Taxes

✓ Protect Private Property Rights

✓ Reduce County Spending

✓ Oppose County Spending for Low Income Housing

✓ Protect Private Property Rights

✓ Oppose County Spending for Low

✓ Reform County Building Department

✓ Increase Sheriff Department Funding

✓ Reform County Building Department

✓ Increase Sheriff Department Funding

✓ Represent all 27,748 County Citizens

✓ Represent all

Erin Skaar Will Do None of These With your

Artificial intelligence enhances monitoring of threatened marbled murrelet

STEVE LUNDEBERG

Headlight Guest Article

Artificial intelligence analysis of data gathered by acoustic recording devices is a promising new tool for monitoring the marbled murrelet and other secretive, hard-to-study species, research by Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service has shown.

The threatened marbled murrelet is an iconic Pacific Northwest seabird that’s closely related to puffins and murres, but unlike those birds, murrelets raise their young as far as 60 miles inland in mature and oldgrowth forests.

“There are very few species like it,” said coauthor Matt Betts of the OSU College of Forestry.

“And there’s no other bird that feeds in the ocean and travels such long distances to inland nest sites. This behavior is super unusual and it makes studying this bird really challenging.”

A research team led by Adam Duarte of the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station used data from acoustic recorders, originally placed to assist in monitoring northern spotted owl populations, at thousands of locations in

federally managed forests in the Oregon Coast Range and Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

Researchers developed a machine learning algorithm known as a convolutional neural network to mine the recordings for murrelet calls.

Findings, published in Ecological Indicators, were tested against known murrelet population data and

determined to be correct at a rate exceeding 90%, meaning the recorders and AI are able to provide an accurate look at how much murrelets are calling in a given area.

“Next, we’re testing whether murrelet sounds can actually predict reproduction and occupancy in the species, but that is still a few steps off,” Betts said.

The dove-sized marbled murrelet spends most of its

time in coastal waters eating krill, other invertebrates and forage fish such as herring, anchovies, smelt and capelin. Murrelets can only produce one offspring per year, if the nest is successful, and their young require forage fish for proper growth and development.

The birds typically lay their single egg high in a tree on a horizontal limb at least 4 inches in diameter.

Steller’s jays, crows and ravens are the main predators of murrelet nests.

Along the West Coast, marbled murrelets are found regularly from Santa Cruz, California, to the Aleutian Islands. The species is listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in Washington, Oregon and California.

“The greatest number of detections in our study typi-

cally occurred where latesuccessional forest dominates, and nearer to ocean habitats,” Duarte said. Late-successional refers to mature and old-growth forests.

“Our results offer considerable promise for species distribution modeling and long-term population monitoring for rare species,” Duarte said. “Monitoring that’s far less labor intensive than nest searching via telemetry, ground-based nest searches or traditional audio/visual techniques.”

Matthew Weldy of the College of Forestry, Zachary Ruff of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences and Jonathon Valente, a former Oregon State postdoctoral researcher now at the U.S. Geological Survey, joined Betts and Duarte in the study, along with Damon Lesmeister and Julianna Jenkins of the Forest Service.

Funding was provided by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.

Steve Lundeberg is a news and research writer at Oregon State University. He may be reached at Steve. Lundeberg@oregonstate. edu.

Celebrating the Bounty of the Bays

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s successful fundraising event

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and supporters who contributed to the success of the 2024 Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays event. This signature fundraising affair not only brought the community together but also generated vital resources essential for TEP’s ongoing initiatives in environmental education, water quality monitoring, native plant conservation and habitat restoration.

The success of the 2024 Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays event is a testament to the unwavering support and dedication of our community. TEP offers its deepest appreciation to all sponsors, including the troubadours, Chef Nelia from Pacific Restaurant, and our Jim Mundell Environmental Stewardship Award winners, Jerry Dove and the Tillamook Anglers. Special recognition is also given to the Loren Parks Foundation for their generous match-

ing of donations during the paddle raise segment of the event. Through collective effort and generosity, the event raised an impressive total of $40,000, which significantly contributes to advancing TEP’s initiative of supporting healthy watersheds for a thriving community.

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership expresses profound gratitude to everyone who played a part in making the 2024 Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays a re-

markable success. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s precious natural resources, ensuring a brighter, more vibrant future for generations to come. Learn more about our sponsors and supporters at TBNEP.org.

For more information about Tillamook Estuaries Partnership and upcoming events, please visit TEP’s website at TBNEP.org.

Lovelin campaign addresses commissioner salary

The Lovelin Campaign for Tillamook County Commission, Position 1, today addressed the issue of Commissioner Erin Skaar’s salary, revealing that it is costing taxpayers $126,197.27 per year. Moreover, the forecast indicates a further increase of $5,966.78, effective July 1.

Bruce Lovelin, the candidate spearheading the campaign, emphasized that while this may not be the

primary focus of his platform, it is a matter that deserves attention and debate. “County residents are often unaware of the true financial implications of our County Commissioners’ compensation,” stated Lovelin.

The revelation comes in response to statements made by Erin Skaar during the recent debate at the Tillamook Farm Bureau. Skaar disputed the $125,000 salary assertion, claiming it ranged from $80,000 to $90,000. However, a detailed ex-

amination of the 2023-2024 Tillamook County Adopted Budget, page 23, confirms otherwise. According to the budget document, the direct cost of Commissioners’ salaries stands at $90,933.33. However, when factoring in indirect costs such as Employers share of FICA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Health and Life Insurance, Retirement, and VEBA, the total compensation package amounts to $126,197.27.

Looking ahead, the 20242025 County Proposed Budget (Page 4) indicates a 4.72 percent increase in Commissioners’ salaries, bringing it up to $132,164.05. Lovelin stressed the importance of transparency and accountability, particularly in light of the county’s projected deficit budget of $4,114,890. “As County Commissioner, it is crucial to comprehend the full cost of county employees, including both direct and indirect expenses,” he added.

Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors vacancy

A vacancy exists on the Tillamook School District 9 Board of Directors, Position #3. 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 31, 2024. A director will be appointed to fill the unexpired term for Position #3 and will be announced at the June 10, 2024, board meeting which will be held at the District Office.

COURTESY PHOTO FROM OSU

The threatened marbled murrelet is an iconic Pacific Northwest seabird.

OPINION

Erin Skaar support

Last week, county commissioner candidate Bruce Lovelin ran a campaign ad criticizing incumbent Commissioner Erin Skaar, and called into question her ability, work experience, and judgment. In reading Bruce’s inaccurate, patronizing ad, I am surprised. I know Bruce somewhat and consider him to be a good humored, congenial Netarts neighbor and business man. I actually wondered if he came up with all this stuff by himself, or if someone else wrote it and convinced him to publish it. Regardless, he has to “own” what the ad says. He was wrong on the following matters.

First, prior to being elected as a county commissioner, Erin Skaar was Executive Director of CARE, a key county charitable organization. Under her leadership, CARE grew to help thousands of our region’s people who have struggled in dire personal situations: job loss, eviction, temporary help with rent and utilities, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction. Bruce is a business owner and says condescendingly, “I don’t fault Erin as nonprofit activities is (sic) all she knows.” He feels good about patting the “little lady” on the head.

In my own business throughout many years, I worked with well over a hundred charitable nonprofits, and I know that running both nonprofit organizations and businesses are equally challenging. Perhaps Bruce has only run a business, so feels superior to leaders of nonprofit organizations. If he ever got involved in an organization like CARE that helps so many community people, he quickly would see things differently.

Second, he criticized the County Commission for leasing land (a small, otherwise unusable piece

next door to CARE) so that transitional (temporary) housing units for two to three dozen homeless folks can be built. These are people who have had to ask for help to get back on their feet. They will enter a process of organized assistance while being held accountable for their own efforts, and they will be helped by their peers and CARE’s case managers. Those processes are well-known, successful methods that have assisted many hurting people around the nation. Lovelin’s ad, which says they’re being provided with “nightly lodging,” implies that CARE is merely setting them up on easy street.

Third, in an earlier newspaper article Bruce claimed that too much county money is going to help our homeless population. In fact, every single dime designated to help homeless people in Tillamook County comes from the state and federal governments, from foundations, and from donations made by our neighbors who care about helping people who are hurting.

Fourth, Bruce falsely claims Erin “adopted the largest deficit budget in Tillamook County history resulting in a $4,114,890 projected loss.” That was a preliminary, “hoped for” budget proposed to the commissioners by the county’s department heads. County commissioners have had to cut that back substantially, and will have to use reserve funds to balance the budget. Actually, the commissioners are legally required to balance that budget each year, like virtually every other local and state government in the nation. In trying to paint Erin as irresponsible, Bruce showed he may not understand the legal requirement to balance the county budget

each year.

Fifth, County Commissioners’ salaries are about $92-93,000 per year, not the $125,000 Bruce’s campaign ad claims.

Sixth, Bruce knows that, given the continued reduction in timber revenues, Erin and other county commissioners must continue to look for ways to enhance county revenues so that essential services are maintained. I imagine they are considering a bunch of stuff, but Bruce carefully cherry-picked a few for his campaign ad, ones which would be about as publicly popular as dumping granny in the forest on a winter night. He purposely tried to further anger the people who bought the other inaccurate claims in his ad.

Seventh, Bruce claimed Erin tried to balance the county budget by “defunding our Sheriff department.” That’s a complete falsehood, and Bruce knows that. She was looking for solutions to county budget problems overall, solutions that had zero to do with “defunding” the Sheriff’s office.

Bruce knows this, but he is trying to leverage support from people who vaguely remember the events of two years ago back east, when some naïve folks actually did try to do away with their police departments by “defunding” them. Sheriff Josh Brown and the commissioners did work out their differences on the county budget, and Bruce knows that “defunding our Sheriff department” was never even a consideration.

I’ll vote to re-elect Erin Skaar, and I hope most other voters will do so, too. She has done good work in a difficult job, just as she did when she was the head of CARE.

Mike Randall Netarts

Protect Wheeler’s aquifer

Wheeler wants to protect its Aquifer Water Rights and extend its future as long as possible. The water system currently shared by Wheeler and Manzanita came about because Wheeler needed a Federally approved water system. Wheeler formerly used two open reservoirs located above the city for its water. Wheeler was forced to drill a well for its water and in 2004 the well came on-line.

For twenty years under a shared agreement Wheeler has paid a fair share of the expenses of running the well to Manzanita and plans to continue to do so in the future for its usage.

However, in 2004 when the Wheeler well came online the city of Manzanita diverted 75.76% of the water from Anderson Creek to a mere 11.6%. Since then, they began taking 88.40% of Manzanita water from the Wheeler well. Manzanita has exploited the bulk of the Wheeler aquifer by using 5-7 times the amount of water Wheeler uses.

Now, 20 years later,

there is more pressure on the aquifer from the growth of Manzanita, which includes the State Park and summer population of 5,000 people using hot showers and flush toilets. And the State Park has planned an increase in spaces that will put an additional strain. The aquifer is not an underground river as some would like to think. Wheeler citizens are now aware and concerned about the life of its only water source. Mananzita has an unused water filtration plant at the junction of Hwy 101 and Laneda Ave built in 2004.

The Wheeler water aquifer was set up to be shared by the two cities. Wheeler currently uses approximately 20 million gallons a year. Therefore, Manzanita has a claim to share 20 million gallons a year. Currently Manzanita is using approximately 90 million gallons above the shared amount, which they have been taking for free.

The aquifer’s exploitation must be reduced. Therefore, as a private citizen, I would

like to see the cities agree on a type of ‘Shared Water Funds” to pay for any water greater than Wheeler’s usage at a dollar rate per 1000 gallons. Each city would share in the revenue collected for the excess water usage on a 50/50 shared basis paid monthly. Each city would continue to pay its own water maintenance and expenses as it has been. This is the only way to protect Wheeler’s existence and the Aquifer for as long as possible.

There are some, opposed to their little-neighbor Wheeler getting a fair price when it comes to their Water Rights and well ownership. I have been accused of “playing fast and loose” with the numbers previously submitted falsely to the Headlight Herald in my name. But I can say in good conscience my only goal is for Wheeler’s survival.

The City of Wheeler has been given my research and documents mentioned.

Gary Gitzen Wheeler

Vote for Skaar, a responsible leader

I have had the honor of knowing Erin Skaar for many years. Initially as a Director of a not-for-profit and most recently as County Commissioner. Erin has proven to be a seasoned and responsible leader.

A County Commissioner must face many complex

issues that are often challenging. Erin understands the tools available to address the many problems the County faces and she steps up and makes the difficult decisions.

Experience matters! At the end of the day Erin is a dedicated knowledgeable leader, committed to making the best and most balanced decision for the County... exactly the Commissioner we need advancing solutions and creating meaningful outcomes. She has my vote; I hope she has yours.

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Linda Kozlowski Manzanita

Support Lovelin for county commissioner

As a long-time resident of Netarts and a member of a family deeply rooted in Tillamook County for over 80 years, I feel compelled to express my support for Bruce Lovelin as the next Tillamook County Commissioner. Our county is at a critical juncture, facing significant operating losses in recent years and an uncertain financial future. In my view, Bruce Lovelin is the right candidate

to lead us toward a brighter tomorrow. While Bruce’s opponent, Erin Skaar, touts her “trusted leadership” and claims we are at a critical time, it’s evident that our county’s financial challenges persist. The most recent budget update reveals operating losses for the past four years, with a staggering projected loss of $6.4 million in the proposed 2024-2025 budget. These numbers can-

not be ignored, and Bruce Lovelin rightly highlights them as a cause for concern. Rather than dismissing this as negative campaigning, I see it as a sincere commitment to our community’s well-being. We need to present the truth, and this is all factual data. Bruce’s vision for Tillamook County includes a focus on recruiting new businesses and industries, drawing upon his 25 years of experience

running a successful enterprise, known as Happy Camp Hideway, within our county. His track record demonstrates a keen understanding of budget management and revenue constraints, as evidenced by his accomplishments securing grants exceeding $25 million and his leadership roles in various local organizations.

Moreover, Bruce is a person of principles, he is

ethical, and commitied to opposing new taxes. Safeguarding private property rights and enhancing funding for essential services like the Sheriff’s department. His willingness to listen to diverse viewpoints, which is rare in today’s political arena. His decisive yet inclusive approach to decision-making makes him an ideal candidate for County Commissioner. While Bruce may be new

to Tillamook County politics, his fresh perspective is precisely what our county needs as we navigate these challenging times. I urge my fellow residents to join me in supporting Bruce Lovelin for Tillamook County Commissioner. Together, we can build a prosperous future for our beloved county.

Whose banning books at the library?

There is a peculiar trend in our local libraries: Half-empty shelves in the children’s non-fiction section. Several months ago I witnessed a library employee in the main branch pulling a massive amount of books from the shelves of this section and adding them to piles of hundreds of books on the children’s librarian’s desk.

The predictable result came

a month later when I could not locate middle school level material for Christopher Columbus, James Madison or Thomas Jefferson. In fact, the adult section had one book on Columbus, the Pulitzer prize 1943 Admiral of the Ocean Seas, on a shelf containing six Hillary Clinton biographies. An online search yielded no better results, there were a few picture books and adult

FENCEPOSTS

T

he May 1 meeting of the Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness group highlighted a beach hazard understood by too few: rip currents.

Captain Geoff Grace of Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue began with a stark comment: “Any beach in the State of Oregon is not a swimming beach.” One partial explanation is that most of Oregon’s beaches do not have lifeguards.

Different from rip tides and undertow, a rip current is a fast-moving flow of

surface water away from the beach, out towards the open ocean.

Rip currents are caused by breaks in the offshore sandbar that is present on virtually all Oregon beaches, and many around the world. Waves cross the sandbar to break on the shore. Then, water flows back out to sea through these gaps, creating rip currents. “We have a lot of sand bars out there,” Captain Grace stressed, showing drone footage to demonstrate.

“decolonization” books: It was almost as if Columbus is being erased or memory holed from our library system. Equally, disturbing was some of the replacement books. In the children’s nonfiction section there were two copies of Becoming for Young Readers, the Michelle Obama autobiography. This is an interesting choice over Columbus or Jefferson, but

at least the former first lady is a historical figure. Many of the new books in this section are people (mostly women of color) of whom no one has heard and have made no historical or cultural impact on our society. One such book is This is our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, and Us. This supposed inspirational book is about people whose achievements are unimpressive and

includes child queer romance. Meanwhile books such as Soujourner Truth: In Her Own Words and the highly popular series Childhood of Young Americans are being discarded. I encourage the reader to search the Tillabook online catalogue for biographies with the refinements of library, book, and juvenile to see the titles and their availability in all branches. Visit your local branch, as well. This isn’t a mere attempt to “Queer the Catalogue,” as the current American Library Association president suggested in her paper 30 years ago, but a book ban against great Americans of all color and sex by a lone employee of the county

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Gaps occur where streams enter the ocean, such as the creeks at the north edge of the Wayside and south of St. Mary By the Sea. These places nearly always have rip currents. We quickly learned to spot rip currents in the drone footage presented at the meeting. But identifying a rip current, Captain Grace said, is “much, much more difficult down on the beach than above.”

Standing at the shore, look for smooth, flat spaces between the breakers. These look calm and give the illusion of safety. But it is only an illusion; the lack of waves

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jinxed myself a couple posts ago when I said it’d be nice to see all my fellow Commissioners’ faces. As noted last week, we ended up not being able

indicates the current flowing back towards the ocean.

Second, look for foam moving back out to sea, or where the water looks browner than the surrounding blue-grey. This is because the flow towards the ocean pulls sand, silt, and foam away from the shore.

How fast can rip currents be? “Most rip currents move about 1 or 2 feet per second,” Captain Grace explained, “though some have been clocked at 8 feet per second—faster than an Olympic swimmer.” This leads to the real danger of a rip current: exhaustion.

“You can’t outswim a rip current,” Captain Grace said. “You have to swim out of it.”

The first sign that someone is caught in a rip current is typically when swimmers find themselves farther from shore than expected. The natural instinct is to swim back to shore. But this means swimming against the current, and even if you’re a strong swimmer, you’ll

to make quorum because life got in everyone’s way at the same time.

All this to say, for fear of jinxing again, it will be nice to meet with them and finally plow through these legislative drafts we’ve built up. We’ve been hampered the last few months by a slashed planning budget and staff onboarding. We need at least one of these elements up-to-speed to begin scheduling hearings.

I’ve requested to have our planning budget reinstituted, and I’m told the reinstitution is in the budget draft.

Our admin staff has developed a tight hold on the processes in the city.

So, with a little luck, our commission comes to a consensus and we can schedule the hearings.

We have to be mindful that May is “budget month.” And for the second year in a row, we’ve brought on a finance officer and thrown them in the deep end. Luckily, for the second year in a row, they seem to be taking the Herculean tasks in stride. But the annual budget makes for a resource hog, one that consumes the office.

Luckily, for a planning legislative hearing, we have to give a minimum of 5 weeks’ notice to the DLCD, so if it all goes really-really

likely exhaust yourself while making no headway back to land.

The correct approach: swim parallel to the beach. This will take you out of the rip current, to where the ocean’s wave action will help push you back towards the shore.

“Most of the year,” Captain Grace added, “there’s a strong southerly flow in the ocean.” He recommends that you swim towards the south.

There’s an additional danger: hypothermia when your body temperature drops below 95 F/35 C. “You start making really poor decisions when hypothermia sets in,” said Captain Grace. This is because the body starts moving blood to the core to retain heat, which reduces oxygen to the brain.

Our year-round water temperature hovers around 49 F/9.4 C. Because water is 14 times denser than air, your body loses heat 14 times more rapidly in the water than it does standing on the beach. The confusion can set in within less than ten minutes.

well, the budget will be finished before the hearings begin.

As to their nature, I’ll withhold comment pending commission consensus on any final drafts.

The most recent drafts of legislations can be found on the city website under planning commission > Planning Packets https:// www.ci.garibaldi.or.us/2198/ Planning-Packets

She’s on point, to the point, and the point of this section. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “The Garibaldi Branch Library has been provided a Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the United States Coast Guard Replacement of HaulOut Pier and Boathouse Station Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi, OR. The DEA is being made accessible for public review during the month of May. Citizens are invited

What’s the best protection against rip currents? Education. “I’m happy to say we had no drownings in Rockaway Beach last year,” Captain Grace said, “because of what we did before people started getting here.” Fire & Rescue regularly makes runs up and down the beach, especially during the summer months, explaining the danger and how to avoid it.

“More staff for the summer being hired soon means we can do more visitor education,” Captain Grace added.

The city is developing a program to ensure that hotels, motels, and STRs have information on rip currents for visitors. Mayor Charles McNeilly and City Council are proposing information sheets that will include a QR code so that visitors can get directly to the Emergency Preparedness Web pages. You can reach these pages by browsing to https://corb. us/area-safety.

to come and take a look at it during regular library operating hours.”

Speaking of June, she and the library teamed up with the city and local mothers of toddlers and little children to have a play and read hour on Fridays, combining storytime with more physical activity. At 10 a.m., the children get the run of the community center, with toys brought in by the parents. Then at 11 a.m., they all sit around June and get their weekly much-needed dose of storytime. The event wraps up at noon, but if you’re late (or early) they accommodate you. As to the lateness, I can testify firsthand how amazing she is with the kids in the unscheduled third hour.

And, yes, the event is free for parents of young children who live in the area.

Lastly, the latest job posting for the city manager should be on thecCity website this week. To my understanding, it will have some small variations from the previous posting but the position remains largely unchanged. If you know of anyone who might fill the bill and wants to help keep the recent progress going, please contact city hall at city@garibaldi.gov to request a copy of the posting. If you contact me, I’ll send one along as well.

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OBITUARIES

FENCEPOSTS

WOn April 28, 2024, Tillamook lost one of its most steadfast community members after a lengthy illness. Douglas Marc Henson, also known as “Doug, Councilman Henson, That Guy with a Hat, Grandpa Dugggg, and other names we cannot print” was born on May 18, 1948, in Salem, Oregon.

Doug lived most of his 75 years in Tillamook County, graduating from Neah-Kah-Nie High School in 1966. Following graduation, he honorably served his country as a point man/ dog handler in the US Army during Vietnam. He received a bronze star, purple heart, an air medal, and many other accolades for his heroics. Many people didn’t know this, because as outspoken as Doug was, he was also surprisingly low key about his time in the service.

When Doug returned home to Tillamook, he continued to serve his community as: a girls’ softball coach, business owner, 20+ years as a city councilman, a Kiwanis member, a YMCA employee and as Tillamook’s self-appointed “Defender of the Dairylands”.

When you look around at the city of Tillamook and see the colorful hanging baskets lining main street, the dog park, the playground/ skateboard park, the Farmers Market, 2nd Street Market, and the town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program, think of Doug. These are all programs that he helped bring to this community.

As a Vietnam Veteran, Doug suffered from the effects of PTSD but did not let it stop him. He worked tirelessly to pass bonds to support our Veterans, helped bring the Vietnam Moving Wall to Tillamook, and his last legacy was to singlehandedly create a Veterans Memorial for the City of Tillamook. Ground has just been broken for this monumental project and while he will not be able to see it to its completion, he was hon-

oring those who served until his last day.

Doug was often seen around town wearing his uniform of a baseball cap, fleece zip up jacket and faded jeans. You could find him at the morning coffee hour stirring up trouble with his political views, hanging out at the bowling alley and discussing the latest Yankees, Cowboys or Ducks game, or driving to his next meeting in the infamous dented black BMW. Wherever he was, you knew it, and he made a statement.

Doug was an animal lover and in his later years, a dedicated grandpa. He shared his love of sports, woodworking, and the outdoors with his grandchildren, and didn’t let a run in with a rabid raccoon stop him from feeding the wild animals on his property. His dry (and often inappropriate) sense of humor will be greatly missed, as well as the passion and commitment he put into serving his community. He will be looking down on us eager to see the completion of the Veterans Memorial, as well as celebrating when the Ducks win the National Championship and the Cowboys win the Super Bowl.

He is survived by his wife Katherine (Kem) Meurer, Trask and Tyler Henson (sons), Merry Fischer and Kate Young (stepdaughters), Colleen Sheldon and Marlys Swank (sisters), and 12 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Doug would appreciate that gesture. He will be laid to rest at the Willamette National Cemetery.

hen spring rolls around, you know it is time for the Tillamook Anglers’ annual fin-clipping event at Whiskey Creek Hatchery. Tillamook Anglers, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, has volunteers who run this Chinook salmon hatchery and raise about 100,000 fish a year. These fish need to have their adipose fins clipped to identify them as hatchery-raised. Last month, volunteers came together on a Saturday to fin-clip all of the approximately 100,000 salmon. Steve Walz from Cape Meares was among the group that helped gather and fin-clip the fish, which helps to maintain a sustainable spring Chinook population in the Tillamook basin fishery. A big thank-you to all these volunteers.

Close to 30 individuals were glad to get out of the rain and into the warmth of the Barbara Bennett Community Center for good food and conviviality the last

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rummage sale at Kiawanda Community Center did brisk business. I dropped in early in the afternoon to browse and went home with some cute jewelry, a summer nightgown that looks like new and the “Minty Flatfoot,” a My Little Pony who is selling for as much as $109 online. It was fun to greet old friends, and to meet Karri Oeder (wife of Nestucca’s Fire Chief, Jim), who until then I had only conversed with online.

Hebo Women’s Book Club recently met for April to discuss “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. Present were myself, Melanie Merryman, Velma Michaud, Madlen Silkwood and Nancy Whitehead. We agreed that the dystopian novel set in a future U.S.A. under a theocracy, was a disturbing read. Most of us didn’t finish reading it. I found it a true page turner and saw that the television series closely follows the author’s story for its first season. A thought provoking read for sure.

Saturday evening in April. Wendy Kunkel and Dave Audet hosted the potluck, with Dave barbecuing a turkey as the centerpiece of the potluck. Neighbors chatted about knee and hip replacements, hearing aids and physical therapy—what do you expect from a gathering of mostly seniors? Lighter subjects were vacation plans (one couple headed to see their daughter in Arizona; smart timing, there), grandchildren (another couple just back from visiting theirs in DC), how much folks are enjoying the local exercise

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Upper parking lot of North County Food Bank, 278 Rowe Street in Wheeler.

Kiawanda Community Center hosts co-ed boxing classes from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Pacific City Boxing offers boxing skills and cardio strength training for ages 12 and older. The focus will be on the fundamentals of boxing. Participants will learn everything from boxing fitness to proper footwork and punching combinations while getting a great workout. Admission is $10 per class. Register via email to pacificcityboxing@gmail.com.

classes (yoga and tai ji), and progress toward submitting a grant to get solar power in the community center (cross your fingers). Lots going on in our ’hood. Many thanks, Wendy and Dave, for bringing us together. Some neighbors who missed the potluck were instead attending another worthy event in town. The Tillamook Chapter of the Coastal Conservancy Association (CCA) was having its 17th annual banquet, this year at the Elks Lodge. The evening featured a delicious meal, auctions, raffles and games. Tickets to the event included an annual membership. This fundraiser helps CCA with their stated purpose of advising and education the public on conservation of marine resources, and their objective of conserving, promoting and enhancing the present and future availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public (https:// ccaoregon.org/). Several keen fisherfolk from Cape Meares attended to support this worthwhile cause.

Alton Takiyama-Chung who will share little known stories of World War II with the gathered audience. The free event is planned for 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 11. The library is located at the intersection of Third and Stillwell in downtown Tillamook.

A small black bear was seen trying to cross Bayocean Road past the curve by 12th St. NW, a place where bears have been spotted before. Residents are encouraged to secure garbage and pet food. One neighbor reminded the rest of us, via our neighborhood group on the social media site MeWe, that a fed bear is a dead bear. Good to keep in mind. On a personal note, it was a thrill to watch grandson Peter Curran score his 100th goal for the University of Montana’s lacrosse team, the Grizzlies, on April 27. Of course, we were watching only via livestream on the computer, but Capt. Pete and I cheered wildly in our living room. Peter, an Academic All American, will graduate from UMT this Saturday and is sure to experience success in life on many other fronts. Congrats to Peter.

downtown Tillamook on Third Street. Tickets are $40 per person or $320 to reserve eight seats together at one table. Tickets include admission to the concert, dinner and two drink tokens. Additional drinks will be available for sale. For tickets, go to www.tillamookymca. org/piano.

Happy birthday this week to Branson Bennett, Ryan Benton, Hannah Eckhardt, Cooper Fitch, Ruby FryMatson, Kathy McKillip, Kindra McKillip, Joey Munsell, Zoie Thurman and Cera Woods. MELONIE FERGUSON

Don’t forget that Tillamook County Family Y.M.C.A. plans a “Dueling Pianos” concert and dinner fundraiser that evening. It’s slated for 6 p.m. also this Saturday, May 11 at Tillamook County Fairgrounds (doors open at 5:30). The venue is located east of

A harm reduction syringe exchange happens from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on second Wednesdays (May 8) at our own Hebo Fire Hall. The address is 30710 U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo. The service is offered at the same time four Wednesdays a month. On first and third Wednesdays go to Ivy Avenue Wellness Center, at 11th and Ivy in Tillamook. Fourth Wednesday exchanges happen at the

Thanks to Sonya Kazen for word that a plant sale is planned from 11-4 p.m. this Saturday, May 11 at The Library Thrift Store, located across Brooten Road from the Grateful Bread Bakery north of the flashing light in Pacific City. A great chance for last minute Mother’s Day gifts.

Remember that Tillamook County Library’s Main Branch will host storyteller

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New look for circuit court jury summons coming soon

New approach improves convenience for public, efficiency for courts

On May 20,2024, Tillamook Circuit Court will begin mailing out jury summons in a new format, according to Christopher Hamilton, the trial court administrator.

According to Hamilton, Tillamook Circuit Court is transitioning to juror summons postcards. Circuit courts across all 27 judicial districts in Oregon are transitioning or have transitioned to postcard summons. Prospective jurors will be sent postcards with instructions for accessing online information and resources, making jury service response and communication easier, faster, and more convenient. These postcards will replace

the former paper brochures mailed in envelopes. The postcards include the essential information jurors need to respond for service and communicate with the court. They direct potential jurors

to a new online portal, Juror eResponse, where they can complete juror forms, opt-in for text or email notifications and reporting instructions, obtain an attendance slip for their service, and request de-

ferral or excusals. Prospective jurors who do not have access to the internet can complete a questionnaire when they report for jury service.

“The new approach provides more flexibility to update

information online, gives potential jurors more options for contact, and saves on printing and postage,” Hamilton said.

“The Juror eResponse portal is part of the Oregon Judicial Department’s efforts to use

technology to improve and expand court communication, accessibility, and engagement in innovative ways.”

For more information about Tillamook Circuit Court jury service, visit our website at www.courts.oregon.gov/ tillamook.

Scam Alert: The courts will never contact you by phone, email or other means to ask for personal or financial information, demand money for failure to respond to jury service, or threaten you with arrest. Those are indications of a scam. If you have any questions about contacts that claim to be from the court, look up the contact information for your local circuit court at www.courts.oregon.gov/courts and give them a call to report the contact.

Tillamook YMCA introduces new free diabetes prevention and self-management programs

The Tillamook YMCA is excited to announce the launch of two vital programs aimed at combating diabetes: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Diabetes Self-Management Program. Both programs are offered free of charge, thanks to the support of Northwest Senior and Disability Services.

Diabetes Prevention Program

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a structured lifestyle change program designed for individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Led by certified health

coaches, participants will learn about healthier eating habits, increased physical activity, and stress management techniques to reduce their risk of diabetes. Classes are at the Tillamook YMCA in the boardroom.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

For those already living with diabetes, the Diabetes Self-Management Program offers guidance in managing the condition effectively. Led by experienced diabetes educators, participants will learn practical skills for blood sugar monitoring, medication

Citizen of the Year Nominations Open Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Manzanita Citizen of the Year.

Each year the City seeks to honor those persons who have made a major contribution to the Manzanita community as a community leader, business leader, volunteer, educator, and/or creative artist.

To qualify for the honor, the nominee must be a resident of Manzanita, live within the Manzanita Urban Growth Boundary, or operate a business in Manzanita. Currently serving elected officials and City employees are not eligible. The Citizen of the Year may be an individual or couple who performs any volunteer community service that benefits our citizens.

The Citizen(s) of the Year will serve as Grand Marshal(s) of the Manzanita Fourth of July Parade.

A committee made up of former Citizens of the Year will meet in late May to consider the nominations and select the individual or couple to be honored this year.

Nominations must be in writing and submitted no later than 5 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024 to: Manzanita Citizen of the Year Committee, c/o City Hall, PO Box 129 Manzanita, OR 97130. Nominations can also be emailed to: cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us

To celebrate we are running a special for new and existing customers: Sign up for a year and receive 2 months free if you pay in advance.  $4500 for 12 months of secure, video surveillance, enclosed storage for your RV, Trailer, Boat or Classic Cars. 20 amp service for RV’s up to 45’, boats, cars & toys.

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management, healthy eating, and coping strategies.

Both programs are open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds and are at the Tillamook YMCA.

Kelly Benson, Healthy Living Director at Tillamook YMCA, expressed her enthusiasm for the programs: “We’re proud to offer these important programs to the Tillamook community. With the right knowledge and support, individuals can prevent and manage diabetes effectively, improving their overall health and well-being. We have been offering these programs since

2018 and have seen many life changing results.”

How to Participate

Individuals interested in joining either program can contact Kelly Benson at Tillamook YMCA by calling 503-842-9622, extension 111 or email kbenson@tillamookymca.org. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Do not miss this opportunity to take control of your health and make positive changes for a healthier future.

Join us at Tillamook YMCA and start your journey towards

a better quality of life.

About Tillamook YMCA

Tillamook YMCA is committed to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in the community. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Tillamook YMCA aims to empower individuals and families to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society.

From participant Karen Patterson: “Since I started DPP, I quit smoking cigarettes and my water intake has increased drastically. I have made better eating choices

and started exercising more. In the beginning, I did one exercise class a week and have worked my way up to four to five. During this journey, I’ve also started a full time job and have managed to carry on these habits. I have continued to lose weight and so far have lost a total of 104 pounds. With all these changes, I’m not as worried about developing type two diabetes.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Kelly Benson, Healthy Living Director 503-842-9622 x 111 or kbenson@tillamookymca.org.

Tillamook County Rodeo invites you

Tillamook County Rodeo invites you to become part of the rodeo action for 2025. Applications are now being accepted for the titles of Tillamook County Rodeo Queen, Junior Miss Tillamook Rodeo and Little Miss Tillys. The pageant competition will be held June 21st & 22nd 2024 at the 37th Anniversary of the Tillamook County Rodeo at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds.

The Queen title is open to young ladies ages 17 to 27.

The Junior Miss title is open to young ladies ages 10-16.

2 Little Miss Tilly titles are open to ages 5-9. Contestants must reside in Tillamook County or a county whose border touches one of Tillamook County’s borders. You must be willing to travel and own or lease a horse and have transportation for yourself and your horse. (Little Miss Tilly’s need not own a horse) Applications and instructions for all positions are available on the Tillamook Rodeo website tillamookrodeo.com or by e-mail to doubletranch13@yahoo.com

For additional information text Debbie Tupper at 503-812-8127 or call 503842-5855 and leave message. Entries close May 31, 2024.

Cape Kiwanda parking lot paving on May 13 to 17

Asphalt pavement will be placed at the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot and Cape Kiwanda Drive frontage starting May 13th through May 17th.

The parking lot will be closed but coordinated access to Dorymen’s Way is still available. Please expect access delays. Safe pedestrian access to the beach is encouraged along the Pelican Brewing sidewalk. Once the pavement is cured, the south side of the parking lot will be opened for parking and free to park until the full lot is complete. These intermittent closures are keeping the project on schedule to be fully operational by July 2024, in time for the busy summer season.

Where else can you park?

• Free Public Parking Lot

(86 parking stalls behind Doryman’s Pizza and only a 2-minute walk to Cape Kiwanda)

• Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Skatepark (55 parking stalls and only a 5-minute walk to Cape Kiwanda)

• Pacific City Boat Launch (60 parking stalls including space for large motorized vehicles).

• Bob Straub State Park (60 parking stalls with direct access to the beach)

• Pacific City Turnaround (20 parking stalls and a quaint walk across the Beachy Bridge to local shops and food)

• Kiawanda Community Center (47 parking stalls). Free to the public on weekdays but no overnight parking.

The parking lot reconstruction is the first phase of Tillamook County’s Kiwanda Corridor Project (KCP) to be built. It also incorporates infrastructure for future wayfinding connections to the five other project elements of the KCP. For more information on the overall KCP please visit the project website: https:// tillamookcoast.com/southcounty/kiwanda-corridor/

The Kiwanda Corridor Project connects multiple county properties and supports the development of other public spaces with a thoughtfully programmed design that disperses crowds, creates opportunities for equitable outdoor play and education, and promotes stewardship of Pacific City, our beloved Cape Kiwanda and natural resources as a whole.

The six project elements include: 1. Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot

Jensen Property

Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Park

Multi-Use Path

5. Webb Park 6. Shorepine Village Boardwalk

The KCP’s values are:

• Place: Honor the natural and built heritage of Pacific City

• People: Enhance the experience for the diverse range of people in Pacific City

• Natural Environment: Prioritize sound ecological decisions and support sustainability

• Fiscal Responsibility: Make efficient and responsible financial decisions and maintain affordability

• Connectivity: Support and integrate multi-modal connectivity in and around Pacific City while prioritizing accessibility

• Safety: Prioritize everyday safety alongside emergency management

The project is being funded by county transient lodging taxes, day-use revenues from Pacific City parking lots, and grants from state agencies. For more information, please contact Rachel Hagerty, Tillamook County Chief of Staff, at rachel.hagerty@tillamookcounty.gov.

Cheesemaker golf competes in Cowapa League tourney

The Tillamook High Cheesemakers played their final regular season golf tournament in the five-team Cowapa League District championship on April 29, at Astoria Golf & Country Club. The Cheesemakers, guided by seventh-year Coach Johnny Begin, played well, particularly the girls’ squad in taking third place, while the boys team took fifth place.

“We didn’t quite achieve what we wanted to, but we had a couple of girls who were in the top-10 and Seth Wehinger got a top-10 boys finish and he earned a First Team All-League Award,” said Begin. “Our boys’ team had somewhat of tough time with our top-two players shooting in the 90’s and they kind of struggled. I was really proud of both teams.”

Led by senior senior Kelsey Leonning, who shot a career best score of 100, the Mooks girls took third place at 427, just seven strokes behind the runnerup St. Helens High Lions with 420. The Scappoose High Indians won the Cowapa League title with a score

of 413. The Seaside High Seagulls were fourth (439), followed by the Astoria High Fishermen (440). Leonnig finished tied for third individually out of a total of 23 golfers. “I thought the girls had a chance to win the league title, but we ended up taking third,” said Begin. “We’ve had four players finish in the top-10 at every tournament this year. But my No. 1 player, senior Lexie Graves really struggled and so we didn’t really have our best performance as a team. Kelsey and junior Stella Hurliman both earned Cowapa First Team All-League Awards and they both received top-10 medals. We had two players in the top-10, but the other two just didn’t bring their “A” game and that’s what happens sometimes in golf.”

Hurliman took seventh place with a score of 101. She was followed Graves (112), who took 14th place, and senior Malli Lewis (114), who rounded out the Mooks top-four players. Junior Kennedy Moncrief shot a noncounting score of 120 for Tillamook. Scappoose senior Julia Smith earned first-place with a score of 92.

“It was a close race for the girls and nobody really blew another team out and the best score was a 92, so we were not too far behind,” said Begin. “We just didn’t put it all together like we needed to all at the same time.”

The Mooks boys were led by senior Wehinger, who shot a personal best score of 90 to take 10th place individually out of 25 golfers. Tillamook senior Tanner

and low 90’s and then he shot a 95. Both those guys shot nine strokes higher than where they usually are, so it was just kind of an off day.

Seaside junior Logan Norman earned medalist honors with his first-place score of 77, to help lead the Seagulls to the Cowapa League championship with a score of 323. Scappoose took second (340), followed by Astoria (377), St. Helens (386) and Tillamook (390).

qualify for state and the top-four girls’ teams also advance to the state tourney. The boys’ tourney is at Emerald Valley Gold Course in Creswell. The girls’ tournament is at Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie.

Tillamook.

Henson worked for many years at the Tillamook YMCA and ran his own business, but he will undoubtedly be best remembered for his volunteer contributions to the city he called home. In addition to his service

on the council, Henson was a founding member of both the Tillamook Revitalization Association and Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency and was involved in initiatives as varied as bringing the city a dog park and starting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Veterans always remained close to Henson’s heart and in addition to supporting bonds to bolster services for them in the county, he raised more than $200,000 in 2023 for the construction of a Veterans’ Memorial,

which broke ground last fall in downtown Tillamook.

Henson had withdrawn from public life in recent months as he fought an advancing case of Parkinson’s Disease, caused by exposure to agent orange while he served in the army. This led the Tillamook City Council to appoint Sylvia Schriber to fill Henson’s seat on a temporary basis in February.

A more in-depth story on Henson’s life and contributions to the community will be included in a future edition.

Hoskins shot a 94 for 14th place individually, followed by teammate Triton Faber (96) and junior Diego Barragan Lara (110), to round out the Mooks quartet of players. Freshman Carson Remington shot a noncounting score of 116 for Tillamook.

Triton has been shooting scores in the 80’s all season and then today he shot a 96,” said Begin. “Same thing for Tanner, who had been shooting in the upper 80’s

County dialing in emergency radio bond specifics

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remote monitoring by technicians.

While Descloux provides technical details, Olson will be leading the effort to convince Tillamook voters to support the bond. A political action committee is being

“Seth has been working hard all year in practice and he shot a career best score,” said Begin. “I thought that we should’ve finished close to Astoria for third, which is where we should’ve been if our guys shot their normal average scores. I only had one kid who performed really well though and everyone else kind of struggled through the round and we just didn’t to very good in team scoring.”

The Mooks competed Monday and Tuesday in the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A 32-team regional tourney at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks. The top-five individual players will advance to the state tournament May 13-14. The top-three boys’ squads in teams scoring

formed as part of those efforts and Olson said that he has already booked a booth at the county fair. The new system would be available to first responders free of charge, including any equipment upgrades needed, while other users would have to pay a fee and provide their own equipment.

Olson said that he is confident that the bond will gain voter support once the team has explained the current system’s limitations and the necessity and upside of the replacement.

“It’s really tough to qualify for state and last year Elliot Lee (2023 Tillamook graduate) was our only player who made it,” said Begin. “We would have to shoot in the upper 70’s to qualify for state. With all the private schools that we’re competing with it’s not easy to make it. It wouldn’t surprise me if all the 3A private schools made it, like Valley Catholic, Riverdale and Oregon Episcopal made it to state. It’s nice that the girls get four teams that qualify.” If any Tillamook boys or girls’ golfers qualify for state, it would mark their first ever appearance at the event.

“We’re just hoping to have a good time at the regional with our young group,” said Begin. “We have three juniors and a freshman on the girls’ squad, so they’ll get some good experience and they’ll know what to expect for next year.”

“My experience has been, and I’ve done a lot of these over the years or been involved with them, is voters are smarter than you think and they also react to truthful messages,” Olson said. “If you hype it up and misrepresent something then you’ve just shot yourself in the foot but if they clearly understand there’s a need and why we need it, because it’s out of date, you can’t get parts, the public are literally at risk in some cases, I think there’s a good chance they’ll support it.”

COURTESY PHOTO Stella Hurliman and Kelsey Leonnig.

COURTESY PHOTO Seth Wehinger.

Bobcat baseball extends win streak to nine

MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

The No. 15-ranked Nestucca High Bobcats have nearly clinched an OSAA Class 2A/1A baseball state playoff berth for the first time since 2019 following a nine-game win streak to vault them into second place in the eight-team Special District 1 standings.

The Bobcats (10-2 SD1, 12-5 overall) notched their ninth straight win with a high scoring, come-frombehind victory versus the Gaston High Greyhounds (3-9 SD1, 6-10 overall) in Game 2 of a home doubleheader April 26. Nestucca trailed 16-10 in the top of the seventh inning and it appeared that their win streak was in jeopardy.

Led by Jaxon Jensen (2-for-4, three RBI), Owen Love (2-for-2, two RBI) and Zac Collins (2-for-4, RBI, four runs), the Bobcats deployed their prolific offensive attack (10 runs per game average) to score seven runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 17-16 win. Brady Hurliman (1-for-4, two RBI) and Nolen Hurliman (1-for-1, RBI) also made key offensive contributions for Coach John Sousa’s Bobcats. The Bobcats benefited from a total of 12 walks by the Greyhounds.

“The guys are all doing their job and we’ve managed to put together a nice win

streak and we’re hoping that we’ll continue winning some more games,” said Sousa. “Our team is looking good and everyone is healthy at this point of the season, other than a few guys who have some bumps and bruises. Nolen Hurliman started playing about a month ago after he recovered from a knee injury that happened during basketball season and he’s been a real nice asset to have back on the team, which is a real good thing for us.”

In the first game of the doubleheader, Nolen Hurliman hit a two-run homer to help propel Nestucca to a 14-10 win over Gaston.

The Bobcats won the first matchup of a three-game series versus Gaston 14-4 on April 23, at Gaston High School.

“Nolen has been spending more time on the mound recently and he’s been absolutely stellar for us with his strong pitching performances as a middle reliever and he’s really been shutting guys down,” said Sousa. “His earned run average is really low and he’s been swinging his bat well too and he hit a couple of home runs recently.”

Collins and sophomore Eli Love have also hit home runs to help spark the Bobcats offense during their recent win streak.

“We dominated the first game of the doubleheader

against Gaston and then we made an impressive comeback effort in Game two” said Sousa. “That was just a great game for our guys so that we can kind of put in perspective that no matter how far we’re down, the game isn’t out of reach by any means and we can come back and beat anybody.”

The Bobcats were hoping that their momentum would continue in Tuesday’s 4:30 p.m. home game versus the Portland Christian High Royals (4-8 SD1, 6-10 overall). The Bobcats face the Royals again in a 3 p.m. doubleheader in Portland.

Nestucca has six games remaining in the regular season, which concludes May 16, with a home doubleheader versus the No. 1-ranked Knappa High Loggers (12-0 SD1, 12-4 overall).

Nestucca Softball

The Nestucca High Bobcats hoped to snap a threegame losing streak when they faced the Gaston High Greyhounds in an OSAA Class 2A/1A Special District 1 softball April 23 road contest. The Bobcats nearly accomplished their goal too as they just fell short by one run in a 7-6 loss.

The Bobcats (3-9 SD1, 5-11 overall) then had another chance to get a win and end their slump in an April 26 home doubleheader versus the Greyhounds (4-9

SD1, 4-14 overall). Much like the first matchup of the three-games series, the Bobcats were in position to get a victory as they built a 5-3 lead in the third inning, highlighted by a two RBI single by junior Rylee Armstrong.

The Greyhounds responded with a rally to go ahead 9-6 and they held on to win another close one, 10-8. That marked Nestucca’s fourth loss this year by three runs or less. Bobcat freshman Piper Armstrong pitched a complete seveninning game and she allowed 11 hits, with nine strikeouts and 10 walks. Senior Kyla Hurliman and freshman McKenna McDonald both had two hits for Nestucca.

Senior Hailee Knight led the Bobcats offense as she batted 1-for-4, with three RBI.

After two losses to the Greyhounds by a total of just three runs, first-year Coach Megan Deam’s Bobcats had hoped to bounce back in Game 2 of the doubleheader. It was close early in the contest, which was knotted 2-2 in the first inning. The Greyhounds dominated the remainder of the matchup though as they pulled away for a 16-8 victory.

“We’re hoping to get another win soon and we felt really confident that we had a chance to get a win against Gaston, but unfortunately we lost,” said Deam. “Piper has been doing an awesome job,

while she’s been pitching great, but she’s still kind of struggling with injuries, so she’s not necessarily at the top of her game.”

Armstrong relieved sophomore starting pitcher Taylor Knight in the second inning and played the remainder of the game finishing with 11 walks, 11 strikeouts and 11 hits. The Bobcats were led offensively by Hurliman (two hits, RBI), senior Melanie Velasquez (two hits, RBI), Armstrong (RBI) and Yureli Garcia (RBI).

“Piper has had a lot of walks, but that’s because her back has really been bothering her,” said Deam. “She pushed through and I was proud of the way she was pitching and she’s going a to be a dynamite athlete by her junior or senior year. She’s a strong pitcher and she throws with very good speed and with the work she’s putting in now, she’ll continue grow and I’m excited to see what she’ll do in the future.

Hurliman has some impressive overall offensive stats this season that includes a .475 batting average and on base percentage of .650. She leads the Bobcats with 19 hits and 13 RBI.

“Kyla is our top athlete, she has been hitting really well and she has five doubles, four triples and 10 singles, so she’s definitely our best hitter,” said Deam.

The Bobcats have two players doing the very

impressive dual role of competing simultaneously in two spring sports. Freshman Makayla Webber compete on the Bobcats girls track in field team in the pole vault and sprinting events. Hurliman is also on the Bobcats track team and she competes in throwing events. Both players are sometimes unable to play softball if they have a track meet with a conflicting schedule.

“We try to give the kids as much of an opportunity to play two sports if they can, but sometimes it can be challenging, especially when a softball game and a track meet are scheduled on the same day,” said Deam. “We only have a roster of 12 players, so it can be challenging if track meets are on the same day. We’re hoping to get at least another one or two wins by the end of the season. I feel confident that we’ll perform strong in the last couple of weeks of the season and hopefully we’ll be able to win some games for our five seniors who will be playing the final games of their career.”

The Bobcats were hoping to get a win in Tuesday’s 4:30 p.m. home game versus the Perrydale High Pirates (3-10). The Bobcats play their next game in a 3 p.m. Thursday doubleheader on the road versus the Pirates. The Bobcats have six games remaining in the season, which concludes with a May 15 doubleheader on Senior Night at Nestucca High School against the Knappa High Loggers (10-2 SD1, 12-4 overall). The Bobcats are in sixth place in the eight-team SD1 standings and they’re not going to qualify for the league playoffs.

“After losing our best player from last year (2023 Nestucca graduate Abby Love) and then coming in as a first-year coach, we knew that this year was going to be a little bit of a rebuilding season,” said Deam. “We’re feeling very hopeful that the future of Nestucca softball with be much better for us next year.”

Rau plea, questions linger about missing

evidence

From Page A1

a baggie containing methamphetamine with a total combined weight of just under 150 grams was missing, accounting for a majority of the total weight. In all, 32 cases had either baggies or containers containing methamphetamine missing, while 25 pipes were unaccounted for. Of the 32 cases with missing drugs, 19 had known weights totaling 195.3 grams including the packaging, while 13 contained unmeasured amounts of methamphetamine. Additionally, seven hypodermic syringes, two containers of heroin, a dozen pills and two marijuana items were missing.

Auditors also found that in one case a Smith and Wesson model 65-5 .357 caliber revolver had been removed along with a baggie containing two grams of meth and that in another case $792 was missing in addition to a meth pipe.

After reviewing the report, the Headlight Herald asked Roy Kaufmann, director of communications for the office of Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, if investigators had identified other parties responsible for evidence removal, an alternate explanation for its disappearance or if investigations were ongoing.

In response, Kaufmann said that the Oregon State Police’s investigation into Rau’s involvement was complete before Rau was charged last August and that charges had been filed for each charge the department felt it could prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Kaufmann did not offer an alternate explanation as to the missing evidence.

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Blaine Rd Beaver, OR 97108.

This will be the 1st reading of Beaver Water District Ordinance 24-01 Definitions and the 1st reading of Ordinance 24-02 Water User Rates. The public is welcome and urged to attend.

HH24-146 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMIT-

TEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Tillamook School District #9, Tillamook County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025,

Certified:

will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. The meeting of the Budget Committee will be conducted at the District Administration Office, 2510 1st Street, Tillamook, OR, with a virtual option via Zoom. The meeting notice and link will be published on the district website, www.tillamook.k12.or.us at least 5 days prior to the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comments from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the pro-

posed programs with the Budget Committee. The budget document will be available electronically to requesting parties and may be obtained on or after May 6, 2024, by contacting Gail Levesque, Executive Assistant, via email levesqueg@tillamook.k12.or.us or phone 503.842.4414, ext 1015.

HH24-095 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 115498-OR Loan No.: ******9785 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by ANNE OSBORN COOPERSMITH AND A.

JOHN COOPERSMITH, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, as Grantor, to ADVANTAGE TITLE, LLC., as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 9/8/2021, recorded 9/27/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-08104, in the Official Records of Tillamook County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in

Tillamook County, Oregon: LOTS 9, 10 AND BLOCK 9, TOHL’S ADDITION TO NEHALEM, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. APN: 11089 / 3N1027CA07100

Commonly known as: 35620 9TH STREET NEHALEM, OR 97131

The current beneficiary is: TRUIST BANK Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums:

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• Eaglet Program Child Care EA, .5 FTE @ Wilson River School Campus (38-23)

• English Learner Development EA, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School (84-22)

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• SpEd Teacher, 2024/25 School Year @ Liberty (14T-25)

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24-25 Art Teacher, Posting #521

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PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

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ee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust

Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 111 SW Columbia Street #950, Portland, OR 97201, will on 8/6/2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, ON THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE

STEPS ON LAUREL AVENUE TO THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 201 LAUREL AVE, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, 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 ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. 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. 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 the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 3/21/2024 CLEAR RECON CORP 1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 858-750-7777 866-931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee

HH24-2001

In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Tillamook CITY OF BAY CITY, an Oregon municipal corporation, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS IMHOFF; SEAN I & JENNIFER L HOHENSEE; KASEY & LEEANN MCNUTT; KATRINA NORRIS; LUCIA OLDENKAMP; MICHAEL M & LOUISE D WATKINS 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 Eugene, OR 97401 Telephone (541) 485-5151 Fax: (541) 4855168 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff

Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City

BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A warm and friendly congregation. 5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Pastor David Hurd. Worship Service 10 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!

Cloverdale ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 34560 Parkway Dr., (mailing: P.O. Box 9) Cloverdale, OR 97112

Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday No Mass Sunday (10:30 a.m.) Weekdays: Friday (11 a.m.)

Confessions: By appointment

WI-NE-MA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Wi-Ne-Ma Campground. 5195 Winema Road, 7 miles south of Cloverdale Kyle French, Minister. (971) 237-2378 info@winemachurch.net

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD

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

11 a.m.

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.

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

Tuesday & Thursday served at noon email: nbumcnsl2020@gmail.com

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH

4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com

Website: www.netartsfriends.org

Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available Handicap Accessible 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

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 Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com

HH24-2008 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHER-

IFF’S SALE On, 5-30-2024 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-Foley 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

HH24-2011 TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT May 2024 Meetings

The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: May 1, 2024, Public Power Council Members Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: Portland, OR May 2, Public Power Council Executive Committee 8:00 a.m.

Location: Portland, OR May 3, 2024, Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee

Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m. Location: Virtual May 23, 2024, OPUDA Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m. Location: Salem, OR The Board of Directors will also be attending the following in-district meetings: May 7, 2024 Tillamook PUD College Work Interviews Location: TPUD May 28, 2024, Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Location: TPUD

HH24-2014 NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Pursuant to Tillamook County Ordinance #23, the following businesses are undergoing the annual review of their liquor license: Manzanita Lighthouse. Written comments will be accepted by the Liquor License Review Administrator until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. All comments must be signed and must specify the business for which the comments are to be made. These comments will be considered in conjunction with the review of the application for a local recommendation to the OLCC. Please direct all com-

ments to Tillamook Environmental Health, 2111 8th Street, Tillamook, Oregon 97141.

HH24-2015

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee for the Nehalem Bay Health District, Tillamook County, state of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held via Zoom teleconference at 3:00 pm on May 15, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and a proposed budget. A copy of the proposed budget may be inspected or obtained on or after May 7, 2024 at the Nehalem Bay Health District’s website: www.nehalembayhd.org

This is a public meeting where deliberation by the Budget Committee will take place. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the proposed budget. The public may access the Zoom link at the District’s website. Publication date: May 7, 2024.

HH24-2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of, KATHRYN CAROL FENNER, Deceased. Case No.: 24PB03597 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Joanna Fenner has been appointed personal representative of the above-referenced estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published this May 7, 2024. ________________Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Joanna Marie Fenner 852 SE Woodrow Lane Hillsboro, OR 97123 Tel. Tel.: (503) 3491736 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Erin Kugler, OSB No. 116105 Sohler Law 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 190 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Tel.: (503) 662-7880 Email: erin@sohlerlaw. com

HH24-2019 PUBLIC NOTICE: The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503-842-6388. Shawn Aerni #38,Stacy Berglund #449b, Lighthouse Vision Care #191,Wendy L Krostag #53,Angel A Allen #731,Jamie Lee Corley#170, if any of the above wish to settle their accounts, and collect their belongings they need to do so by 5:00pm on May 21st 2024. All items which remain after that time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder online at www. storageauctions.com on May 21st 2024 at 5:00pm.

HH24-2020

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Oceanside Water District, 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 Barbara Bennett Community Center. The meeting will take place on Tuesday,

May 21, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to present the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the proposed budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 10, 2024 by calling our District office at (503) 842-0370, or on our website\~ www.owd-oregon.org. “The public is encouraged to attend\~ and you may do so in person, or virtually through Zoom, contact our office 48-hours in advance to join virtually.\~ This is a public meeting where deliberation of the budget committee will take place.\~ Interested parties are invited\~ to participate and discuss the proposed programs with the budget committee. “Any person may participate and discuss the proposed programs with the budget committee.

HH24-2022

The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) FY 2024-25 Budget Committee and Board of Directors will hold their 2nd Budget Meeting, followed by the Regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. in person and via Remote Microsoft Teams. See website below. The purpose of the 2nd Budget Meeting is to review and approve the proposed budget for FY 2024-25. The Regular Meeting following is to discuss General District business including New Business; Old Business; etc., and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meeting, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. The District encourages your participation. Anyone requiring special accommodations, should contact the District office at least 48 hours in advance at (503) 842-8231.” NOSD has set up on its website, how to remote into the meeting. Go to www.n-os-d.com

HH24-2025 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING: A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Nehalem, Tillamook County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will be held at Nehalem City Hall at 35900 8th Street, Nehalem, Oregon, and online through Zoom. The meeting will take place on May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. To access the meeting on Zoom: Join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82777300111, or Call (253) 215-8782 and enter Meeting ID: 827 7730 0111. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comments from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the pro-

obtained on or after May 9, 2024, online at nehalem.gov/budget or at City Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday; and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Contact us to request a paper copy of the budget or to submit questions or comments in advance. Subsequent meetings of the Budget Committee may be held if necessary. If you need accommodation for disabilities to attend the meeting, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: Lori Longfellow Phone: (503) 368-5627̷? Email: llongfellow@nehalem.gov

HH24-2018 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee sitting for and on behalf of the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority, Tillamook County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday May 21, 2024 at Kiawanda Community Center, at 5:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and documents of the Authority. The budget documents will be available beginning Friday May 10, 2024, via mail or email. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may attend the meeting and discuss the proposed budget with the Budget Committee. Please notify Rachelle DeLoe at (503) 965-6636 of any physical or language accommodations that you may need, as far in advance of the meeting date as possible. This notice is also available at the Authority’s website: HYPERLINK “http://www.pcjwsa.com” www. pcjwsa.com. John Wesely, PCJWSA Budget Officer 05/07/24

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