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Get ready for the Tillamook County Fair

The Tillamook County Fair will be taking place from August 9 to 12, at the fairgrounds, offering a plethora of entertainment, rides, races, food and shopping for the whole family.

This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Ring,” and the fan favorite offerings will all be returning, from the Pig n’ Ford races to Saturday’s Demolition Derby.

Fair gates will open at 10 a.m. each day and remain open until the end of the evening’s entertainment at 10 p.m. Vendors and exhibitors will be setup across the fairgrounds, while agricultural competitions take place in the FFA and 4H pavilion during the day.

Rainier Rides will bring a compliment of rides to the fair, operating from noon to 10 p.m. daily. Those interested can check Rainier Rides’ website for a list of which rides will be coming to Tillamook and purchase passes, with a discount available for prepurchase.

General admission tickets for the fair cost $10 per day, with a 4-day pass available for $30. Parking will cost $5 and benefit the Lions Club of Tillamook.

Tillamook Council approves $2.16 million contract for water main replacement design

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

T illamook’s City Coun-

cil approved a $2.16 million contract with Consor North America to engineer and design the project that will replace the city water main that currently runs under the airport’s runway. The project has a total budget of $18 million, courtesy of the American Recovery Plan Act, and design is expected to be complete by January 2025, with work scheduled for completion by September 2026.

According to Madelyn Orton, the project manager from the city’s public works department, the new 3.2-

mile alignment will bypass the airport and its runway. The original main line was built predating the airport in the early 20th century, and when the U.S. Navy constructed the air station during World War II, they built the runway over the pipe. This configuration would cause problems for both the runway and town’s water supply in a major seismic event.

The new configuration will be designed to allow the three water districts that now access the supply near the port to continue that access.

Lieutenant Nick Troxel of the Tillamook Police Department announced the

city’s celebration of the National Night Out on August 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Goodspeed Park. The event aims to build relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.

The city’s celebration will feature free hamburgers and hotdogs, face painting, cornhole and a bouncy house. Tillamook Peoples’ Utility District will be handing out blue lightbulbs to show support for law enforcement, and donations will be accepted.

Councilor Rebekah Hopkins brought up her concern about the handling of her recent absence during the councilor comments portion

of the meeting. Hopkins said that she was taken aback when she had read in the minutes for the June 20 meeting that the council had been asked to approve her absence from that meeting and one on June 5.

Hopkins said that she had alerted the mayor to those absences due to medical concerns and had been under the impression that that was the appropriate notification process. She said that she was concerned about the privacy implications of being asked to explain absences to other councilors and had even considered resigning from the council.

City Manager Nathan George said that he had

asked for the council to come to a consensus on excusing the absences because the city charter indicated it was necessary.

Hopkins said that she still didn’t understand why a different standard had been applied to her and that she had alerted the gathered council to her absences immediately prior to the June 5 meeting, without hearing any complaints. She said that she felt targeted by other councilors who might want her off the council and noted that depending on how matters progressed she might also consider pursuing legal remedies.

Commissioners approve update to STR ordinance

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Tillamook County’s

Board of Commis-

sioners approved updates to ordinance 84 governing short-term rental properties in unincorporated parts of the county at their July 19 meeting.

The approval followed a more-than-yearlong process by an advisory committee, updating the ordinance to address livability concerns raised by residents across the county. Commissioners also discussed the implementation of a cap on the issuance of new licenses once a pause on issuance ends at the end of August, indicating their

intention to allow a 1% increase in each unincorporated community across the county.

The version of Ordinance 84 approved by the commissioners included only minor updates following the three public hearings held from late May through early July The final updates included the addition of a use-it-orlose-it provision that will require licenses to be used at least 30 nights per year and a one-license-per-licensee limit.

They also approved a new fee schedule for license applications. New applications will cost $400, annual renewals will cost $300 and required third year inspections will be $100.

Each of the commissioners thanked the short-term rental (STR) advisory committee for its diligent work in monthly meetings since the pause was passed and

members of the public for sharing their input. They noted that the new ordinance represented a compromise between residents and owners and operators of STRs and said that while no one was completely happy with the results, that was the sign of a balanced policy.

They also reiterated that no existing license holders would be losing their licenses, and that the conversation around STRs in the county would be ongoing, with the ordinance being updated as needed.

The first of those updates will come once Director of Community Development Sarah Absher’s meets with members of each unincorporated community in the county to gauge their interest in capping STRs.

Commissioners signaled that they plan to set an interim cap at 1% higher than the existing number of licenses in each community following Absher’s presen-

tation of data at their meeting. The data showed that a 1% increase would allow for over 100 new licenses to be issued across the county, with the largest number available in Pacific City, Neskowin and Netarts with 11, and Oceanside with 10.

Absher also told the commissioners that her department had received 31 applications for the waitlist created by commissioners for homes that were under construction at the time of the pause, of which 17 met the criteria for inclusion. Commissioners said that they will not count those properties on the waitlist against the new cap.

According to Commissioner David Yamamoto, the decision to set the cap at a 1% increase was made easier by data that Absher presented on the number of licenses that were not being used. 91 license holders in Pacific City and 61 in Neskowin had failed to rent

their property for 30 nights in the last year.

Yamamoto said that with the inclusion of the use-itor-lose-it provision in the ordinance update presumably some number of those licenses would become available.

Commissioners asked Absher to work on a board order instituting the cap for consideration at their meeting on August 2.

The final remaining decision for commissioners surrounding STRs will be the manner of deciding the allocation of capped licenses going forward. The commissioners mentioned that Lincoln County uses a lottery system to allocate their licenses and said that was one possibility, as was a first-come-first-served policy.

For the price of admission, fairgoers will not only have access to more than 70 vendors and exhibitors, and more than 2,600 exhibits from local residents ranging from photography to floral arrangements, but also to a wide variety of entertainment.

During the day, local musicians, dance groups and other entertainers, including Godfrey the Magician, will perform on the Courtyard Stage at the fair’s center.

Then, at 5:30 p.m., the show will move to the grandstand for the rest of the night.

The much-anticipated Pig n’ Ford races will start the night off, lasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each evening, with qualifying heats taking place Wednesday through Friday and the championship on Saturday. In the onlyin-Tillamook tradition, five competitors from the Model T and Pig Association will dash to grab a pig and secure it in their vintage automobile following the blast of a starter’s pistol. After securing their swine and starting their engines with a hand crank, competitors will navigate one lap of the Tillamook track before swapping their hog for a new one and completing a second lap.

After the races are over, musical acts will headline the evening’s entertainment Wednesday through Friday, starting at 8 p.m. On Wednesday Home Free will perform, on Thursday Tom Petty cover band, Petty Fever is on tap and Elvie Shane rounds out the week on Friday.

On Saturday, the musical acts cede the stage to another Tillamook County Fair crowd-favorite, the demolition derby. Courtesy of Tillamook’s own Havoc Productions, and cosponsored by the Headlight Herald, the derby will treat spectators to an octane fueled night of fun under the lights.

Horse races, another Tillamook County Fair staple, will take place starting at 1 p.m. daily, ending around 5 p.m. with parimutuel betting available.

Other highlights will include a demonstration of the Tillamook Fire Department’s equipment on Wednesday at

Competitors in the 2021 Pig n’ Ford racing at the county fairgrounds.

PHOTO BY HILLARY DORSEY

STAFF REPORT

Sheriff and commissioners discuss camping ordinance

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor Tillamook

County

Sheriff Josh Brown and the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners began discussions about a camping ordinance for the county at the commissioners’ weekly briefing on July 19.

The discussion was prompted by Brown’s desire to have an ordinance that will allow his department to respond to homeless individuals in a way that comports with state and federal law. Questions about the legality of camping on public property have been addressed in multiple recent cases in the Federal Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, in which Oregon is located.

In the first case, Martin v. Boise, heard in 2019, the court found that in the absence of adequate shelters, criminalizing camping on public property violated citizens’ eighth amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment. Later that year, the Supreme Court declined to hear Boise’s appeal of the decision, leaving it in place. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its decision the following year in Blake v. City of Grants Pass, again affirming a right to camp on public property in the absence of adequate shelter facilities.

Oregon’s legislature addressed the issue in 2021, with House Bill 3115, which required that local laws regulating sheltering outdoors on public property

that is open to the public had to be reasonable in their restrictions.

In light of these changes to the legal landscape, many cities and counties across Oregon have begun updating their public camping ordinances to comply. Manzanita was the first city in Tillamook County to pass an updated ordinance on public camping in April, designating an area next to the police station for camping and banning camping on city property between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Brown said that lawyers for the city of Tillamook believed that ordinance might be overly restrictive and that he favored using Columbia County’s ordinance as a guide. He also said that he believed the ordinance

needed to have stiffer penalties than mere fines for repeated violations, suggesting that criminal trespassing be charged.

Brown emphasized that arresting people suffering homelessness was and would remain a last resort for his deputies but said that without consequences the ordinance would be ineffective.

Commissioners asked Brown to begin working with County Counsel Bill Sargent on a draft ordinance. They said that they would then solicit public feedback on the proposal and work to craft a final draft. Brown also floated a potential means to address the county’s revenue concerns, which were put into the spotlight during the

recent budgeting process. He said that Deputy Paul Fournier had suggested that the county should consider joining forces with other small counties with high rates of tourism to lobby the state government to allow more transient lodging tax (TLT) revenues to fund nontourism items.

Currently, state law requires that 70% of TLT revenues be dedicated to tourism related expenses or projects, with the remainder available for any purpose.

Brown said that he had recently contacted the Clatsop County Sheriff and learned that he had independently thought of the same thing a few months ago. According to Brown, Clatsop County has hired a lobbyist and started working on a pro-

posal for the next legislative session. In addition to Tillamook and Clatsop Counties, Brown mentioned that Lincoln and Hood River Counties would be strong candidates for the proposal. Commissioner Erin Skaar mentioned that Wallowa and Deschutes Counties could also be potential partners. Brown said that he had already spoken with State Senator Suzanne Weber about the idea and she had been supportive. He said that convincing the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association of the need for the change in small counties to maintain services for tourists and gaining their support would be a major boon to the effort.

Garibaldi Council approves interim public works director hiring

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Garibaldi’s City Council approved the hiring of Nick Theoharis as interim public works director, helping to address critical staffing issues at their meeting on July 17.

Mayor Tim Hall also gave an update on the search for an interim city manager, as the council approved the posting of the job listing for that position.

The meeting started with a series of presentations by Val Schumann, a local real estate

agent, and Carolee North representing the Garibaldi Business Association. The duo shared their work in organizing the Garibaldi Days festival and their desires to see the city sell small, disused lots to adjacent property owners and work to underground utilities.

They then pivoted to attacking the Headlight Herald and former City Manager Juliet Hyams regarding her recently dismissed suit against the city. One of the pair incorrectly alleged that after Hyams’s suit was dismissed in June, Hyams was ordered to pay the city’s legal costs arising from the suit. The Herald was able to confirm with the city’s attorney in the suit, Luke Reese, that this was not the case and that no fees or penalties had been assessed to either party.

One of the pair also claimed that the suit had been dismissed because of Hyams’s lack of standing. Reese confirmed that Hyams

and the City of Garibaldi had jointly filed the motion for a general judgement of dismissal and that the dismissal had been without prejudice, allowing Hyams to refile suit on the same charges, should she choose. Reese declined to comment on the dismissal further than confirming the facts above.

The complaints about the Herald’s coverage revolved mainly around the suit’s original filing last October. The pair complained that the Herald had not presented balanced coverage of both sides of the issue, focusing undue scrutiny on former Mayor Judy Riggs, who was named throughout legal filings and alleged to have created a hostile work environment leading to Hyams’s departure. At the time, the Herald contacted Riggs, who declined to comment.

Attention then pivoted to Hyams, whom the duo accused of doing a poor job as city manager. They questioned the allegations raised in the dismissed suit, saying that Riggs’s questioning of Hyams in public meetings had been appropriate.

The council then began addressing its agenda. They first approved the budgetary transfers necessary to accept a state grant to update the city’s wastewater master plan.

Councilors also approved the audit report for fiscal year 2020, which had not been completed as required. The report found material weaknesses in the reliability of financial information and accounting discipline, significant deficiencies in preparing financial statements, segregating duties and basing salaries on budget percentages of work assigned.

Despite these findings, the report did not offer specific corrective actions, citing the fact that audits have yet to be completed for fiscal years 2021 or 2022, making recommendations premature.

Finally, the council approved the posting of the interim city manager job description and approved Theoharis’s hiring to fill the public works director vacancy on an interim basis.

Tillamook shot-putter headed to junior Olympics

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Rising Tillamook High School Freshman

Rylee Huerta will be competing in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Eugene, throwing the shotput on July 30.

Huerta has excelled in her second season competing in

shotput, placing second in a statewide competition with a throw of 35’ 6.75”, and third in a regional competition with a throw of 37’ 1.75”.

“This year I started to connect with it more,” Huerta said, “last year I just kind of messed around with it to see if I liked it or not.”

That increased connection has yielded strong results for Huerta, whose performance

has improved in each competition this season. She currently ranks number 14 out of 65 female throwers aged 13 and 14 across the country, and her third-place finish in regionals propelled her to the junior Olympics. This year, Huerta has competed with Tillamook Junior High School as well as the Beaverton Track Club, with which she is going to

the Junior Olympics. She is a three-sport athlete, playing on basketball and volleyball school and club teams outside of track season.

In addition to twice weekly practices with the club this summer, Huerta has been working at the Tillamook YMCA. She plans to pursue a career as an obstetrician.

Wheeler hires new city manager; mayor resigns

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Wheeler Mayor Doug Honeycutt stepped down from that position in late June and announced his complete resignation from public service on Saturday July 15. Council President Clif Kemp has assumed the mayoralty and there is an open seat on the city council for which applications are now being accepted.

The council also announced the hiring of Pax Broeder as city manager at their meeting on July 18, filling a vacancy left by the recent departure of Mary Johnson.

“I thought he would be the appropriate person for this transition period,” Kemp said of Broeder. “He works really well with people and

has a good staff in place here right now.”

Broeder assumes the city manager position after most recently serving as Wheeler’s postmaster. Honeycutt’s resignation as mayor in late June was initially followed by a transition to council before he announced his resignation from that position on July 15. In a message to the Herald, Honeycutt said that he had decided to step down to attend to personal affairs and gave a strong endorsement to his successor.

“I have continued faith that Clif will move Wheeler forward in the correct direction,” Honeycutt wrote. “I feel we are lucky to have him in our community, have him as mayor and I have enjoyed his professionalism while working with him. He

will be successful.”

“It has been a pleasure serving the Wheeler community and its citizens,” Honeycutt added.

Applications to fill the council seat left vacant by Honeycutt’s departure are being accepted by the city until August 13. The council will interview applicants at their meeting on August 15, and plan to appoint a new member at that meeting.

In his first meeting as mayor, Kemp updated the public on the ongoing legal contest between the city and developers wishing to build in downtown Wheeler. The developers’ application has gone through several cycles of appeal and remand before the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals and is once again before the city for consideration.

Two plans have been submitted for the waterfront parcel in downtown Wheeler, with the initial being for a hotel and restaurant and the latter for a smaller hotel attached to a fish processing facility. Both proposals meet the zoning requirements for the property but have been repeatedly rejected by the city’s planning commission and council for incomplete designs and materials being proposed for use in the project that do not meet with the city’s code. Kemp announced at the council meeting that the city has agreed to a mediation session with the developers that will take place on Au-

gust 25, at the Stole Reeves offices in Portland. The arbitration will be overseen by a judge and involve lawyers for the developers and those for the city and its insurance carrier.

The mediation will be nonbinding, but Kemp said that he wants to work with the developers to approve a project for the property and is optimistic about the mediation.

The council was also updated on work that will be done to the gangway for the public dock, which

where the repairs will take about a month.

The council also announced the implementation of new fees to use the city’s boat ramp that will go into effect on August 1.

The fee for ramp usage will be $10, with an annual pass available for $265, which will also include a business license from the city for tour operators and free parking near the ramp. Wheeler residents will be exempt from the fee.

Rylee Huerta after finishing second in the USATF Oregon Association Junior Olympic Championship on June 24.

Tillamook Beekeepers Association celebrates apiary grand opening

tended the event to learn more about the buzz.

“It was a tremendous success,” TBA President Brad York said. “We got the word out to the public which was our goal.”

Attendees were able to ask questions of local beekeepers, view a live demonstration of honey extraction, see the new apiary and enjoy refreshments donated by Werner’s and Tillamook Creamery.

“A lot of people are fascinated with the bees and how they’re working,” York said. “They’re learning that bees are much gentler and of value to the community because they pollenate everything that we need. If you want flowers and food, you need bees. That’s the primary value of [the apiary] is to make it a learning facility.”

Members of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association attended the event.

“They were blown away,” York said. “There are 17 bee clubs in Oregon and no one has done anything close to this.”

By CHELSEA YARNELL Guest Contributor

Association (TBA) welcomed crowds to the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Apiary and Garden Learning Center at the Port of Tillamook Bay on July 15. Roughly 250 people at-

TBA originally broke ground on the project in March. The apiary garden and learning center features a dedicated location for several beehives, a storage shed, bee friendly flowering trees and room to expand for additional education space and gardens. The primary goal of the new apiary is to raise queen honeybees for local beekeepers, and to serve as a showcase for beekeeping

demonstrations and education site for the general public and beekeepers alike. The project was made possible by generous funding from Tillamook PUD, Loren E. Parks Trust and Tillamook High School Charity Drive Community grants. Fencing materials were donated by Rosenberg Builder Supply. Each Saturday at 10 a.m., TBA will be conducting “Hive Dives.” These interactive learning experiences are great for anyone interested in learning more about beekeeping. Beekeepers will check on the apiary’s general health of the hive, the queen, and take necessary steps to strengthen weak hives.

Want to learn more about beekeeping?

Catch TBA at the Tillamook County Fair. Their booth will feature information on beekeeping and a live hive: find the queen and earn a prize. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win a hand-painted beehive; crafted by Rick Stelzig.

The beehive, painted by Paige Andrus, depicts the Tillamook Air Museum, blimps, and other WWII navy aircraft that corresponding to this year’s fair theme: Let Freedom Ring.

Following the Fair, new beekeepers are invited to attend the “Introduction to Beekeeping” course held on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Tillamook County Library’s Community Room.

“For the first time, after this class, we can take them on a field trip and go out to the apiary and have them put on bee suits and not just talk about it,” York said. For more information on TBA, visit their website at tillamookbeekeepers.org.

TBA 2: Eight-year old twins Russell and Hazel Stelzig had the honor of the cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the Tillamook Beekeepers Association Apiary and Garden Learning Center on July 15.

PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

TBCC CONNECTIONS JULY 2023

All are Welcome at TBCC

BY DR. ROSS TOMLIN, PRESIDENT

WEATHER FORECAST

FENCEPOSTS: GARDENING MATTERS

A Ghost Story

July in the garden is more a month of maintenance and not planting.

But I find myself wandering around the garden, thinking about what needs to change next spring. And I try to jot down notes once inside so I can add the new ideas to my journal.

I find myself enjoying weeding and deadheading in mid-to-late summer. I try to get out to a different area once a day so by the end of the week, I am in good shape. Even an hour once a day helps to keep the weeds down. And deadheading is always fun as I know it spurs on new blooms.

But as I was deadheading my daisies the other day, I noticed a bee in distress on the petals. Now, I have tried my best to make my garden pollinator friendly: no insecticides, planting a variety of flowering annuals and perennials for a wide timeline for blooming and even putting out little water sources during our dry summer. So, I was rather upset to find the poor bee struggling. Upon further inspection, he seemed to be attached to a tiny white, ghost-like spider. So, angered, I sprang to action, killing the spider

and trying very gentle to free the bee. I was only partly successful because –although I managed to get him free - he was so stressed, he eventually died. I take any bee death personally, so was determined to make sure no other spiders were weaving their nefarious traps. And I did find a larger white spider, hiding under a different daisy petal. I dispatched that spider as well before she did any harm.

Time for some research. Going first to the internet, I determined my invaders were the goldenrod crab spiders. They are called “crab” spiders because of their ability to walk sideways as well as forward and backward. They do have large, white, egg-shaped abdomens and white legs, making them almost invisible among daisies and other white flowers.

According to the Oregon State University website,

the goldenrod crab spider can change color to match the flower they are using as bait. In this way, they ambush unsuspecting bees and pollinators. The spider will sit, camouflaged, in the center of a flower and wait. When a bee approaches, the spider will wrap its legs around the bee, and injects a neurotoxin into the bee with her fangs. After reading that, I knew there was nothing I could have done to save my bee. He was doomed.

Goldenrod crab spiders develop the ability to change color as they age to blend in with their surroundings. Male crab spiders can be very colorful as they camouflage themselves. Females are larger and a very bright white with tan stripes down their sides. The females live with their egg sacs in order to protect them. One of the males’ favorite hosts is goldenrod (thus the name), but they also like daisies and milkweed as well. They are very common in gardens across North America. They are harmless to humans.

The spiders take about six days to change color from yellow to white, but much longer (10 to 25 days) to change from white to yellow. This is because the process for producing the yellow

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Tillamook Bay Community College, like all community colleges in the US, is open access and open enrollment. Anyone who has a high school diploma or GED can register for classes. We encourage everyone who wants to improve their lives through education to come and talk to our Success Coaches. They can help students develop an educational plan that will meet their needs and goals.

I am sure everyone has read about the Supreme Court ruling to eliminate Affirmative Action. This certainly impacts universities that have competitive enrollment criteria. Whereas this does not impact community colleges, we are saddened to see that one major way that protects minorities against discrimination in being admitted to a university is now gone. TBCC will continue to be a strong supporter of ensuring that all students and potential students receive the resources and help they need

to succeed in college. Some require more and different help than others. This is the definition of equity, as opposed to equality, where everyone is treated the same.

In previous TBCC Connections articles, I have talked about our new 2022-2029 TBCC Strategic Plan. We have just now completed the first full year of implementing the plan, which includes five strategic priorities. One of these is Equity and Inclusion. We have strategic objectives and initiatives for each priority that are being worked on by groups across our campus.

For the equity and inclusion priority, we have an active DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Committee at the college that has been working on initiatives for the past six years, with more being developed for the next few years. These include a comprehensive Equity Plan, a TBCC Equity Statement, and an Equity Lens process to evaluate our policies and procedures. The committee also manages our food pantry which has been in place for the past several years and provides both food and personal items for our students and community members.

The student demographics

have been changing as well over the past several years, with the number of Hispanic students growing. Over 22% of TBCC students are now Hispanic. Once the percentage goes over 25%, TBCC will be eligible to apply for federal funds to be considered a Hispanic Serving Institution. This will allow us to provide even more resources to this group of students. This is certainly part of our equity and inclusion work at TBCC.

It is important to emphasize again that ALL ARE WELCOME AT TBCC. I believe our Equity Statement reinforces this very well:

Tillamook Bay Community College is enriched by diversity. Each individual uniquely enhances and strengthens our learning environment.

• We value a community that promotes respect and dignity for all.

• We identify and eliminate barriers to learning.

• We provide equitable support and a safe and inclusive environment.

• We promote full engagement in our college community. We do this through access, opportunity, and advancement for all.

GUEST COLUMN: AT THE LIBRARY

Our Library

DONALD ALLGEIER Tillamook Library Director

As summer kicks off, the Tillamook County Library is already buzzing with excitement about summer reading programs and the first events on the new outdoor stage. However, there’s even more to look forward to as we embark on our new strategic 5-year plan, which aims to shape our efforts in serving the communities of Tillamook County until the end of 2027. The plan, adopted in June by the citizen-led Tillamook County Library Board, was

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crafted based on valuable feedback received through online and in-person listening sessions, as well as annual community surveys.

First and foremost, I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who provided feedback and contributed to the development of this plan. Your insights have been important in charting the course for our library’s future. Our plan revolves around three core priorities: lifelong learning, access to library services, and inclusion and respect. These pillars will remain the cornerstones of our endeavors in the years to come, guiding the allocation of our time and

resources. Additionally, we will review and update our implementation plan annually to ensure we remain responsive to the evolving needs of our community.

Lifelong Learning

Under the priority of lifelong learning, we have outlined four essential goals for library development. To cater to the growing demographics of our population, we plan to expand services tailored specifically for Spanishspeakers and seniors. By focusing on school-age children as well, we aim to foster literacy skill development empowering the next generation with the tools

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FENCEPOSTS

The Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) followed up the deadly shooting in our village on July 8 with a letter to the Tillamook County Commissioners dated July 12, asking for serious enforcement of violations of the county’s short-term rental (STR) regulations. The letter described the escalating disturbances leading up to the fatal shooting at that particular STR, and noted complaints had been lodged with the rental agency to no avail. Perhaps adequate enforcement of existing regulations could have prevented this tragedy. In any case, CMCA is asking the county to use Transient Lodging Tax funds to pay for a dedicated full-time enforcement officer as part of the county’s new STR regulations. We look forward to the county’s response.

Outstanding news from Charles Ansorge, one of the Cape Meares representatives on the Oceanside Water District (OWD) board. Last month, OWD commissioners signed an agreement with both the Oregon Water Resources Dept. and Water Watch of Oregon that secures the rights of the district to remove 0.50 cubic feet per second of water from Coleman Creek to be treated and distributed to residents in Cape Meares. OWD has been

FENCEPOSTS

It’sThursday. The day before Garibaldi Days. I just secured reservations for Friday night dinner with the Grand Marshall, Bill Hayden, and his son Randy. When you have a dinner party at a fishing village with the pallets of Randy, Bill, and myself, there’s only one place to take them: where there’s red meat.

But for the 1957 Neah-KahNie Grad, coming back to Garibaldi to Grand Marshal Garibaldi Days is more than just the honor-of-a-lifetime. For him, it’s expected to be his final homecoming.

I’ve gotten to know Bill, and more so Randy, over the last couple years because of Bill’s work on the Garibaldi Memories Facebook Group.

They started it on March 30th, 2013, as a tribute to Bill’s father, who lived in Garibaldi till his passing in 1974.

“Parents lived there until dad’s death in 1974,” said Bill via email. “[We] moved [my] mom to Santa Maria, California to be near family. Memories of my dad keep me connected [to Garibaldi].

I also have family there in the Modrells. Harriett was my aunt; Joy Roeder is my cousin.”

To this day, the Haydens continue to bring up historical tidbits that span the generations, using rare & iconic photographs along with intimate descriptions only known by locals who lived it.

“There is such a rich history in Garibaldi,” said Bill. “From the mills to the dirt streets with no names, to the football games down by the water to the economic challenges. Getting connected to its history provides an appreciation for what the city is today,”

With all those memories, I

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involved in litigation off and on since 2007 with Water Watch of Oregon. During the past 16 years, this litigation has been costly. Thus, the commissioners are extremely pleased that a resolution has been reached and that no further issues will be raised by Water Watch regarding Coleman Creek. On behalf of Cape Meares residents, I extend our gratitude and thanks to the OWD commissioners for their hard work and perseverance.

The treatment of Cape Meares Lake to eradicate the invasive plant Eurasian watermilfoil has been postponed. ODFW and the contractor determined that the plant was currently all but absent since last evaluated in March. The lake will be closely monitored and if this invasive plant returns, it will be treated quickly.

Money is available to repair failing septic systems in Tillamook County for low-

and moderate-income property owners. Cape Meares is one of the few places in the county with septic systems, so consider taking advantage of the program if you are eligible.

The next and final Cape Meares community planning workshop will be Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m.–noon at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. This session will focus on prioritizing the projects identified in the last meeting, determining a lead for each effort, and discussing available and needed resources. All are welcome; we hope to have broad input from the community one last time. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the past few workshops. Let’s bring this effort across the finish line! For those unable to attend in person, the Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86174534617.

Fall Chinook salmon regulations are out. In the Tillamook basin, wild Chinook are limited to one per day and two per season. The adult fall Chinook overall daily limit remains two fish (the second must be a hatchery coho, hatchery Chinook, hatchery steelhead, or wild coho when open). There is no change to the jack salmon limit of five per day. The fall salmon season in our basin opens Aug. 1.

GARIBALDI

did the blogger thing and asked him his favorite.

“When I lived there, the high school football games in town were one of my favorite past times,” said Bill. “Since launching the Facebook group, I have focused a lot more on many facets, including the mills, family and friends from school days at Nea-Kah-Nie High School.”

I asked him what advice he’d pass on to the residents of Garibaldi today.

“Enjoy the community of people.”

Truer words…

Per the schedule, when Bill wasn’t visiting friends, family, and old haunts, he was set to fulfill his Grand Marshal duty by riding in the Garibaldi Days Parade. He also planned to attend the high school reunions going on during the weekend.

If you saw a group riding around in a golf cart, you likely saw him.

If you have any fond memories of Bill you’d like to share, then you can email me or contact the Garibaldi Oregon Memories Facebook page, administered by Bill an Randy, along with Kristine Hayes.

Thank you, Bill, for making the trek back out here. Here’s to hoping that you get to sneak back here at least one more time. And one more shout out to all those who labored to get

We had perfect weather for Dory Days last weekend, right? I had a houseguest, a friend from high school, and we enjoyed the festivities Saturday afternoon with my little dog Maggie on her pink leash underfoot. The first of our stops was to water my bed at the library’s community garden; the zucchini shows promise. We checked out the Artisan’s Fair and a similar group of vendors at The Library Thrift Store. We enjoyed running into Melanie Merryman there (working a volunteer shift as cashier) and seeing Sonya Kazen (a fellow thrift store shopper) and I purchased a little wooden house from Teresa Mahannah at her art booth in the parking lot. We wandered to Pacific Coast candy for saltwater taffy in half a dozen flavors. And we finished our trek at Meg’s Bakery for cheesecake before heading home.

Our South Tillamook County Library (the Branch in Pacific City) is taking part in “Find Your Voice,” a summer reading program. Each week there’s a new takehome craft activity for ages 2-6 and 7-11ish available at all Tillamook County Library branches. Story-time there is held at 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (July 26, August 9 and 23) and is open to all ages. It’s located off Brooten Road

FENCEPOSTS

Garibaldi Days 2023 into

production: Laura Schmidt, Claudia Maciel and, with distinction, Port Manager Mike Saindon, for all the heavy lifting. Ashley Christensen, thank you for stepping back into the madness to lend two knowledgeable hands. And to representatives of the recently twice-renamed Garibaldi Business Association (Lauri Wandell tells me this will be the final name), especially Darci Hansen, who stepped in as part of our red zone package to punch it in the endzone (like the football reference, Bill?). The print flyer around town was drafted by my wife, Council President Katie Findling, who, too, helped along the way – leaving her husband with some loooooong days baby daddy duties and doodies. The weekend doesn’t happen without each and every one of you. She’s got two big dogs, Thor and Loki, who will (not) come find you and make sure you get your overdue library books into the office – especially if you forget to pet them. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “Come and join us for authentic Pacific Island dance with “The Paradise of Samoa”, a Polynesian dance troupe. They’ll be performing in the Garibaldi Community Hall on Saturday, July 29th at 1 pm. Island fun for all ages.”

Lastly…did you see that? No, that over there. What was that? Look over there… Hey, everybody! The first annual Port of Garibaldi Seafood and Spirits Festival is just a few short weeks away. September 8th-10th. Just enough time to rest up and celebrate, again! Keep the party going.

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503-812-4242

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on Camp Street in Pacific City.

Events at the Main Branch (located at Third and Stillwell in Tillamook) include free movie showings which start at noon on Wednesdays, weekly in the Copeland Room. Seating is on the floor. “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” will play on July 26, “Lightyear” on August 2, “Clifford, The Big Red Dog” on August 9 and “The Bad Guys” will show on August 16.

Tillamook will host an “Old Iron Show” with antique tractors, blacksmith demos, gas engines, equipment, a swap meet, tool displays and vintage vehicles from August 16-20 at Blue Heron French Cheese Company. Hours are 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily through August 19, and from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on August 20. Admission is $3 per day with children younger than twelve admitted for free. The address is 2001 Blue Heron

Drive, in Tillamook.

Summer can be a hungry season for local families.

Pass it on Ministries offers food banks from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays weekly, and from 4-6 p.m. on Thursdays, weekly at their Bunn Creek Road location in Beaver. South County Food Pantry is open 12:30-6 p.m. every other Tuesday; the next one’s July 25. They’re located within Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church on Brooten Road in Pacific City. Hebo Food Pantry is located within Hebo Christian Center across U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo from the Post Office. It’s open the last Saturday of the month from noon to 2 p.m.

I appreciate Joanne Watters calling with word that she purchased an extra Lion’s Club Community Calendar with our Fencepost in mind. I did reserve a copy for us already, so we didn’t need the one Joanne kindly bought, but it made my day to be offered a copy, nevertheless. Belated happy birthday wishes to Bryan Quan. Happy birthday this week to: Brianna Chatelain, Noah Craven, Kaelyn Fitch, Kay Haltiner, Seth Merrell, Sue Merrell, Vern Scheese, Max Simnitt, Nicole Troxel and Lane Watters.

The Town Hall and State of the City address on July 19 shared space and time with the final listening session for the Salmonberry Trail project.

Mayor Charles McNeilly, in the first State of the City address of his term, shared good news about the city’s financial situation and the obvious return of tourism, at levels not seen since before 2020.

“Revenue is up more than $200,000 over our estimate, mostly thanks to new short-term rental and zoning decisions,” the mayor began. “Expenses were lower by $4 million,” he continued, attributing the difference to a combination of expenses coming in under budget and deferred to future years. Furthermore, our property tax and bond costs are the lowest in all of Tillamook County.

“The city is growing,” he continued, highlighting the change in median age from 55 to 46 over the past decade. Roughly 50% of residents are under 18 and single, with 60% having some college experience.

“We have an incredible variety of businesses,” Mayor McNeilly went on, and the city is focusing on providing “the level of services that our residents, businesses, and visitors deserve.” He noted a project to look into residential housing, including duplex and triplex development, “for our workforce and affordable housing.”

Rockaway Beach provides roughly 25% of visitor lodging in all of Tillamook County, with 412 short-term rentals and 900 second homes. This demands resources from law enforcement, fire and rescue, and health care beyond those needed by our permanent population of approximately 1400.

The mayor closed by affirming his intention to “make every effort to continue transparency” in government: “I am still listening.”

As a reminder of this commitment to listening, every City Council meeting reserves time for comment by residents on non-agenda items. If you have a question, a comment, or a request, sign up before the meeting (6 p.m., second Wednesday of every month), and you will have five minutes to address the mayor and City Council members.

The meeting was then turned over to Jon-Paul Bowles of Destination Management Associates (DMA), who has been gathering feedback from Rockaway residents about the Salmonberry Trail project. July marks the end of this phase of the project. ODOT, the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency and the Port of Tillamook Bay will begin the design and engineering phase of the project, with our concerns taken into consideration.

They key discussion weighed the four alignments under consideration for the layout of the trail. The simplest option is a straight path between the rails and Highway 101, which would be the easiest to construct but would eliminate the diagonal parking spaces between Miller and the highway.

More complex options include routing the trail to Miller Street or to Pacific on the west side, or splitting the trail so that cyclists would have access on the west side of 101 and pedestrians would have access on the east side, at least between South 3rd and North 3rd.

That option was the most popular at the meeting, with 28 pf the roughly 30 attendees choosing it as their first choice. Reasons included the retention of diagonal parking, recalling that the entire stretch from the Wayside to South 2nd was filled more or less the entire Independence Day weekend. In addition, guiding foot traffic to the shops and restaurants on the east side of 101 serves local businesses, visitors and residents alike.

The DMA survey received some 200 responses which tended to support the splitpath alignment, as well as concerns stated during the previous six City Council meetings and listening sessions.

One encouraging note: responses rated the importance of the trail to long-term growth as the number-one concern. Reducing vehicle congestion and creating new economic opportunities tied for second. The least important concern: constructing the trail as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Groundbreaking is not expected until early 2026, though Bowles said that ODOT had just released its initial request for proposal for engineering and design, the next phase. If you still have questions or concerns, the city’s Web site at http://corb.us will keep the survey open. Look for the link in the column on the left side of the page that reads “Salmonberry Trail ProjectREAD MORE.”

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pigment takes longer than the process to excrete it.

But their primary food source is pollinating insects like butterflies and bees, which makes it important to watch for a crab spider infestation. In my case, I hadn’t noticed anything until I saw the captured bee, but just by looking under daisy petals, I found several more easily.

However, there is a school of thought that having predators among the pollinator populations helps the prey to develop traits over several generations that

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they need for a successful future.

Furthermore, we recognize the importance of adult literacy and are committed to developing an adult literacy program. Collaborating with partners and leveraging existing resources, we aim to make a significant impact in enhancing literacy skills among adults in our community.

Embracing the desire for more opportunities to gather, we plan to expand the availability of a diverse array of cultural and educational programs. These enriching experiences will focus on different interests and strengthen the bonds within our community.

Lastly, we intend to provide individual appointments that offer dedicated support for learning with technology and utilizing library resources. By being readily available to assist people when they need it, we hope to empower our community to embrace the digital world with confidence.

Access to Library Resources

The priority of access to library resources will see us focus on enhancing outreach services and extending our presence to the southern part of the county. We understand that not everyone can easily access library locations, especially homebound seniors. Our outreach efforts will be expanded to support those who face such challenges. We will also begin community conversations about how the library can better serve the people living in the southern part of Tillamook County.

In our ongoing commitment to expanding digital offerings, we have heard your requests for more digital materials. By increasing the selection of eBooks and digital audiobooks, we hope to make our library even more accessible to all, while reducing wait times for digital holds.

Furthermore, we aim to enhance the consortium that connects coastal libraries, thereby providing a broader range of materials for library users. Collaborating with neighboring libraries will enable us to offer an even richer collection of resources to our community.

allows them to better defend themselves. Traits like better eyesight and faster reflexes. Survival of the species, as it were. And the crab spiders also feed on less desirable insects like grasshoppers and katydids which can affect crops.

So, do we protect our bees and butterflies or protect our spiders? A question individual gardeners need to decide for themselves. For now, I think I will strive to protect the bees and let the crab spiders fend for themselves.

Inclusion and Respect

The final priority centers around the library as a community gathering space that serves everyone.

In a time when political and cultural divisions can undermine our community spirit, it is essential to focus on four crucial goals to support this priority.

As a library, we are committed to upholding intellectual freedom by providing age-appropriate collections, programming, and displays that reflect diverse perspectives. By doing so, we aim to create an inclusive environment that encourages open dialogue and the free exchange of ideas.

To encourage meaningful connections about community issues, we plan to facilitate in-person programs for community conversations. By coming together, we believe we can find common ground and build mutual understanding about the critical concerns that affect us all.

Recognizing the importance of digital literacy, we will continue to equip our community with the necessary technology tools to navigate an increasingly digital world confidently.

Lastly, we will welcome more community members to volunteer at the library. Your active involvement strengthens our library and enables us to better serve the needs of our community.

Growing the Future and Maintaining Current Services

While our 5-year plan takes center stage, rest assured that we will continue to offer the foundational services that have made the library a beloved institution throughout Tillamook County. Our commitment to checking out books, CDs, and DVDs, providing storytimes for children’s early literacy, and offering computer and internet access will remain steadfast.

As we gaze into the future with great excitement, we hope you will discover even more reasons to cherish and engage with your library for many years to come.

Together, we will embark on this journey, united in our pursuit of knowledge, inclusivity, and community growth.

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The Tillamook Revitalization Association held a special meeting in accordance with its bylaws on Wednesday July 12, 2023. This meeting was held at the request of Scott Casey, Vice President and James Potts, Treasurer, along with entire Board support for purposes of removing the current President, Joel Baker, from his position. The motion was successful with five votes to remove, none against and two abstentions. Joel’s membership status with Tillamook Revitalization Association was not impacted by this vote. A second motion was made to move Scott Casey from Vice President to President. The motion was unanimous with 7 votes to elect.

TRA elects new president

A third motion was made to nominate Kristy Lombard from Board Member to Vice President. The motion was also passed unanimously. Scott and Kristy will remain in these positions until January 2024 when the next elections will be held. They join James Potts, Treasurer and Siah Kennedy, Secretary. If you have questions on how to become involved with the TRA reach out at info@t-r-a. org

The TRA receives funds from the City of Tillamook’s business licenses. In the last year the TRA sponsored Santa Land in December, Moonlight Madness, Music on the Square and Tillamook Treasure Hunt. In past years, it sponsored the New Year’s

Eve Ball Drop on the Square 2019 and 2021, These events are open to all residents of the county. You can check out upcoming events on the TRA Facebook page or a website is in progress at https://tillamookrevitalizationassociation.org/.

Currently the TRA is searching for vendors for Moonlight Madness, this year the madness will be on August 4, 2023 from 4-10 p.m. Events will include: kids’ karaoke, a bubble dance party, tarot readings, flea market, vendors, Full Moon Yoga and games for the family. If you would like to have a vendor booth contact Chella Anguiano at 503801-0803. This event has a long-standing history in the

Tillamook downtown area as a family friendly event. tillamookrevitalizationassociation.org/.

Currently the TRA is searching for vendors for Moonlight Madness, this year the madness will be on August 4, 2023 from 4-10 p.m. Events will include: kids’ karaoke, a bubble dance party, tarot readings, flea market, vendors, Full Moon Yoga and games for the family. If you would like to have a vendor booth contact Chella Anguiano at 503801-0803. This event has a long-standing history in the Tillamook downtown area as a family friendly event.

TAPA holding auditions for “A Nice Family Gathering”

TheTillamook Association for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce auditions for its November production of A Nice Family Gathering, a comedy written by Phil Olson. Director Ann

Harper will be holding the auditions on Saturday August 5 and Sunday August 6 at 2 p.m. in the Barn Community Playhouse at 12th and Ivy in Tillamook. This play has a cast of seven. Mom, Dad,

and Jerry are in their 50s70s. The four children (Carl, Michael, Jill, and Stacy) are in the 20-40 age bracket. The age ranges are approximate and will depend on the chemistry of actors who try out. A

Nice Family Gathering will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from November 3 through November 19.

The play takes place in the Lundeen family living room on the first Thanksgiving since Dad died. All three adult children and a spouse come home to spend the holiday with Mom. Dad shows up, too, but can only be seen or heard by Carl, the youngest son. He wants to get an important message to Mom so he can truly rest in peace. Trouble brews when Jerry, a golfing buddy of Dad’s, is invited to the family meal.

Ms. Harper is an experienced director who enjoys working with seasoned actors as well as those with little to no experience on the stage. She encourages those who would like to perform in front of an audience to audition for this heartwarming and funny production. Rehearsals will begin in August at the Barn and will be scheduled according to the actors’ availability. Prospective cast members may look to the website tillamooktheater.com or phone (503) 812-0275 to request an audition packet. Packets will also be available at the auditions.

A Nice Family Gathering is sponsored by the Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Tillamook, Oregon. Tickets are on sale now for TAPA’s 2023-24 season at tillamooktheater. com.

According to attendees, Wheeler’s Second Community Preparedness event on Sunday, July 16th, was a big success. Residents, kids, dogs and volunteers gathered in Wheeler’s Upper Park to greet neighbors old and new. Sponsored by the Wheeler Emergency Team, the Wheeler Ice Cream Social helped raise awareness –getting precious information to households, supporting families in doing easy (even fun) things to become more

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prepared for any emergency.

Attendees gathered under warm skies to enjoy the world-class views and globally renowned Tillamook Ice Cream sandwiches. Local EVCNB organizer, Paul Knight, said, “We are so grateful for the support shown by local and area businesses. The Tillamook County Creamery Association was particularly generous and helpful. ‘It takes a village’ isn’t just important for survival in a major disas-

ter. It works for community picnics, too,” laughs Knight. “Nearly every business in Wheeler offered terrific prizes for our drawings.” Besides Tillamook Creamery, prizes were donated by Wheeler Station, Wheeler Treasures, Pelican and Piper, Bayview Liquor, The Roost Café, Handy Creek Baker, Neah-kah-nie Smoker and Wheeler on the Bay Lodge.

The Grand Prize of a fully loaded Emergency Go-bag was provided by Emergency

Volunteer Corp of Nehalem Bay. Wheeler Emergency Team Vice-chair, Heidi Stacks, remarked, “We are so blessed with a caring community. More than 150 volunteer hours went into planning and producing this event, which actually cost only $200. We know these folks can also be depended upon in the event of an actual emergency.”

Organizers wanted attendees to understand and actually see the emergency sup-

plies and equipment which the City of Wheeler has built up over the past several years. They also want people to understand what they can and must do for themselves and their neighbors – things that the City cannot provide.

“It’s important that people understand that the City can only help out for a short period. In a major event, we might be on our own for quite a while. Next time we do a social event, we’ll prepare for twice as many

people. It was really fun seeing neighbors connect,” says Knight. “We want future events like this one to be something that everyone looks forward to.”

If you’d like more information about how to prepare your family, yourself and your neighborhood, visit the EVCNB website at : http:// evcnb.org or contact: Paul. knight@evcnb.org or 503730-2421.

DEATH NOTICES

Glen Allen Linscheid

Glen Allen Linscheid, of Tillamook, Oregon died July 17, 2023 at the age of 73. No services are scheduled at this time.

DEATH NOTICES

Dewayne Kneeland

Dewayne Kneeland, of Tillamook, Oregon died July 12, 2023 at the age of 93. A service will be held August 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tillamook Nazarene Church.

OBITUARIES

Colby D. Lovitt

April 11, 1959 ~ July 5, 2023

at the age of 64.

Colby lived his entire life in Tillamook and graduating from Tillamook High School. He worked at local saw mills and then for the Port of Tillamook Bay. Colby enjoyed traveling around, fixing cars, watching Formula #1 and NACAR Racing.

OBITUARIES

Carlene Crystal Collins

1942 ~ June 22, 2023

OBITUARIES

Kathryn Alyce Butz

September 28, 1968 ~ June 29, 2023

Carlene Crystal Collins (Johnson) died peacefully on June 22, 2023 at the age of 81. Carlene was born in Tillamook to Darrell and Leona (Jossy) Johnson and, along with her sister Carol, was raised on the Wilson River Loop farm. Typical farm kids, they built forts, played in the hay loft, and showed cows at the county fair. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill

Collins, and together they raised four children. Their kids remember an idyllic childhood of evening picnics at Cape Lookout, weekend swimming at Demolay, and many summer vacations camping around Oregon and Washington. You may remember her as the friendly and witty cashier at Bill’s Deli Mart, the market she and Bill owned and operated together for 23 years up until their retirement. Carlene is preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, and her daughter Mitzie. Carlene is remembered by her husband of 64 years, Bill, her children and their spouses: Mike and Kim Collins, Michelle and Randy Richardson, Mark and Melissa Collins, as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A private family gathering is planned.

Kathryn Alyce Butz was born September 28, 1968 in Tillamook, Oregon. She spent most of her school years in Gillette, Wyoming where she met her husband Joseph Charles Butz Jr and they married on December 31, 1987. They moved to Tillamook in 1988, following the birth of their daughter, Angela. Kathy enjoyed all walks of life and set her mission to help others. She found her calling working as a CNA for many years on the Oregon Coast and set roots up in Seaside. In 2000 Kathy moved to Forest Grove when she lost her husband and both sons in a horrific accident that took Kathy down a dangerous path. It took several years and a village to get Kathy on a healthy path, but soon again she found a reason and purpose for life. She loved working traffic control for Angel’s Traffic Control in Tillamook, Oregon. After

several years of lifting the cones on and off the truck, Kathy got hurt and could no longer work and needed a new calling in life. She built a life in Tillamook County helping and caring for others. She spent the last several years of her life caring for those who were fighting addiction. Kathy lived a selfless life. Anyone who knew her loved her. She had a smile and dimples that could light up a room, and a heart of pure gold. Kathy fell ill in late 2022 and in February 2023 was diagnosed with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. Kathy fought the hardest fight to the bitter end when she was called home while in the arms of her daughter on June 29, 2023. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Charles Butz Jr, her sons’ Joseph Charles Butz III and Bryan Gordon Butz, her daddy Harvey Ray Reeves, and her brother Douglas Padberg. She is survived by her daughter Angela Ward with husband Jamie Ward and their three children Alexandria, Bentley, and Tayelor Ward. Her Mother, Dixie Reeves; 3 brothers; 3 Sisters; 1 Sister-in-law and 2 Brother-in-law; many nieces, nephews, greats, and greatgreats. Kathy also survived by 3 adopted sons and 2 adopted daughters along with all of you who loved her.

Colby D. Lovitt was born April 11, 1959 in Tillamook, Oregon to William and Jessie (Thompson) Lovitt and passed away July 5, 2023 in Tillamook, Oregon

Colby is survived by his wife Betty Lovitt of Tillamook. 2 children, Tyler and Kirsten Lovitt both of Tillamook, OR. 1 brother Roger Lovitt and 1 sister Judy Lovitt. Arrangements in care of Waud’s Funeral Home, Tillamook.

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HH23-310 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK

Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of JEFFREY

LYNN VIDAL, Deceased. Case No. 23PB06269 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Amy H. Richards has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative at: 1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative.Dated and first published on July 25, 2023.

/s/Amy H. Richards Personal Representative ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESEN-

TATIVE: Scott Howard OSB No. 790583 Kivel & Howard, LLP 1530 SW Taylor Street Portland, OR 97205 Tel: (503) 796-0909

Fax: (503) 802-4757 Email: showard@k-hlaw.com

HH23-307 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

Tillamook School District 9 is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for the Seismic Rehabilitation of the Tillamook Junior High Classroom Wing (The Project).

The project is located at 3906 Alder Lane, Tillamook, Oregon 97141.

Interested firms are advised to attend a Mandatory Walk Through /

Pre-Proposal Conference scheduled on August 8, 2023 at 10am.

Proposals shall be submitted by firms that comply with the qualifications outlined in the RFP document.

All interested firms must submit a Proposal pursuant to the requirements set forth in the RFP document.

Proposals shall be mailed to: Tillamook County School District

Attention: Amber Schonbrod 2510 1st St., Tillamook, OR 97141

All proposals must be received by August 21, 2023 at 3pm.

The full Request for Proposal document can be picked up on July 25, 2023 between 10am and 2pm.

The Request for Proposal document is also available by email.

Please contact Amber Schonbrod for a copy of the RFP.

For any questions or clarification, contact Amber Schonbrod by email at schonbroda@ tillamook.k12.or.us or call 503842-4414.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

*Tillamook School District 9 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received

HH23-308 NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE

APPLICATIONS

Pursuant to Tillamook County Ordinance #23, the following business is applying for a new liquor license for Limited On-Premises sales: Outpost on the River.

Written comments will be accepted by the Liquor License Review Administrator until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1. 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 comments to Tillamook Environmental Health, 801 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141.

HH23-309 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Sarah Catherine Davee, as grantor, to Ticor Title Company of Oregon, as trustee, in favor of John Francis Smith and Gary Lawrence Amell, as beneficiary, dated January 21, 2021, and recorded on January 29, 2021, as Recording No. 2021-00911, in the mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon.

The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit:

PARCEL 1: Parcel 2, of PARTITION PLAT NO. 1998-010, situ-

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Compensation $17.32/hr

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Commercial Truck Driver (Tillamook)

Compensation $27.32/hr

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Compensation $22.90/hr

Please check out our website for more information on these and other great opportunities www.tillamook.com or contact scunningham@tillamook.com

H22184

Immediate job opening

All Star Appliance seeking self-motivated person for Appliance Technician. Starting wage DOE, 35-45 hours per week. Must have valid ODL. We are a family business and are looking to add to our great family of workers!

Looking for a dependable team member with good work ethics, good people skills and willing to take the initiative. Full benefits. Apply in person or call for appointment.

2111 Third St. Tillamook, OR 503-842-2211

Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN]

H22340

Part time position (24 hours weekly) w/excellent benefits.

Compensation: $29 - $39 Hourly, DOE

Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse [Part Time 24 Hours per Week] as a health provider for its Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The LPN provides health care coordination, client support, and triage in home and community settings to adults presenting with severe and persistent mental illness.

Tillamook Family Counseling Center is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload your resume. Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org.

H22117

Salary Range $52,000 -$61,734 Plus Excellent Benefits

City Planner Position

Administer the City’s planning program, including zoning/ordinance compliance and building permits. Perform paraprofessional planning and development tasks requiring understanding of the application of land use laws and practices. Provide staff support at public meetings as required.

Complete job descriptions, requirements and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov for the announcement, job description and application. A resume is required. Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at jchristensen@tillamookor.gov

H22302

Tillamook School District No.9 9

Certified:

Classified

• 2nd or 3rd Grade Teacher @ South Prairie (13T-24)

• Wilson River High School Counselor @ WRS (30T-24)

• 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)

• Instructional Coach @ South Prairie (37T -24)

• Bilingual Campus Connection Coach, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School (63 -22)

• Kinder or 1st Grade Teacher @ Liberty (39T -24

• Title I EA, .5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (03 -23)

• School Counselor @ TJHS (40T-24)

• Title I EA, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary School (25 -23)

• General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary (18 -23)

• Math Teacher @ THS (42T-24)

• General Educational Assistant,

• 6th Grade Teacher @ East (43T-24) Classified:

• Title I EA 3.75 hrs/day @ South Prairie (25-23)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ East Elementary School (83-23)

• Eaglet Program Childcare- General Educational Assistant, 2 Positions, .5 FTE @ WRS (07-24)

• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, 1 Position @ TJHS (10-24)

• Custodian, 3.75 hrs/day @ Liberty (13-24)

Questions?

• School Bus Driver, 2 Positions Available @ Transportation (14-24)

• General EA, 3.75hrs/day @ East (19-24)

• General Educational Assistant- Behavior, 1.0 FTE @ SP (20-24)

• Groundskeeper @ Transportation (28-24)

• Food Service Helper @ East (30-24)

• Food Service Manager @ THS (31-24)

• Custodian, 1.0 FTE @ THS (32-24)

Extra Duty

• Drama Club Advisor @ THS (25X-24)

• Head Girls Tennis Coach @ THS (26X-24)

• Girls Basketball Coach @ TJHS (27X-24)

• Content Specific Virtual Teacher-Multiple Subjects @ Tillamook Virtual Academy (32X-24 to 37X-24 and 47X-24)

• Freshman Class Advisor (Class of 2027) @ THS (46X -24)

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us

Questions? Contact: Hannah Snow Roberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us, (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200 Full time employees are entitled to excellent benefits, including h ealth insurance and retirement benefits (PERS). Tillamook School

ated in the Southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 5 South, Range 9 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon, as recorded March 24, 1998 in Plat Cabinet B553-2, Partition Plat Records of Tillamook County, Oregon.

PARCEL NO. 2:

Parcel 3, of PARTITION PLAT

NO. 1998-010, situated in the Southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 5 South, Range 9 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon, as recorded March 24, 1998 in Plat

Cabinet B553-2, Partition Plat Records of Tillamook County, Oregon.

There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums:

(1)Arrearage in the sum of

$11,538.02 as of May 2, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale; and

(2)Grantor’s failure to protect Lender’s security interest due to her failure to pay real property taxes for 2022.

By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit:

Payoff in the sum of $141,276.64 as of May 2, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on October 11, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Front Entrance of the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the abovedescribed Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the 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, at any time prior to five days before the date last set

for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

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 singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an ob-

ligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b)].

DATED: May 2, 2023.

Tony Kullen, Successor Trustee Farleigh Wada Witt 121 SW Morrison, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-228-6044; fax: 503228-1741

HH23-304

Public Notice Marie Mills Center, Inc hereby invites interested persons to attend the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday July 27 at 12:00 noon at 1800 Front Street, Tillamook. If you are interested in attending and need accommodations, please notify us at 503842-2539. Marie Mills Center is a private non-profit organization providing residential and vocational services to intellectual and developmentally disabled adults. Acceptance and participation are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.

HH23-303 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In Case # 23PB05792

The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of TILLAMOOK, has appointed the undersigned as Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth James Ryan, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the Personal Representative at the address below within four months from the date of first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published July 18, 2023. Kathryn Aleshire, Personal Representative, c/o Matthew G. Matrisciano, OSB 084131, MGM Law Firm LLC 160 NW Irving Ave., Ste 101, Bend, OR 97703, 541-233-7441, fax: 541-6101585 matthew@mgmlawfirm.net

HH23-296 In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Tillamook In the Matter of the Estate of Albert Edward Brown,

POSITIONS: District-wide Neah-Kah-Nie High School

NKN HS Head Secretary, #478

NKN HS Custodian 1, #480

Deceased. No. 23PB05801

- Probate NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present such claims within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to Michael D. Brown, c/o Heltzel Williams PC, Attn: Garret Ramsay, P.O. Box 1048, Salem, OR 97308, or the claims may be barred. All persons who’s rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal

Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Dated and first

NKN MS/HS Library/Media Assistant, #481

23-24 Head Baseball Coach, #475

Garibaldi Grade School

Nehalem Elementary School

NES Custodian 1, #483

NES 3.5 hr. IA, #486

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

Summer Enrichment Staff-Drama Teacher & Cooking Teacher, #482

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM

Teacher Substitutes

Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed

To apply for any substitute position please go to ESS.com, click on Job Seeker, then type in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and follow the application process.

To apply for any of the positions, except for substitute positions, go to TalentEd at https://neahkahnie.schoolrecruiter.net/

For More Information Contact:

Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant

Neah-Kah-Nie School District PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Phone (503) 355-3506

Vacancy announcements can be found on our website at www.nknsd.org

Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click on this QR code to go straight to our current vacancies.

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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/BayCityOr-

egonUMC

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!

Cloverdale

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

34560 Parkway Dr., (mailing: P.O. Box 9)

Cloverdale, OR 97112

(503) 392-3685

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.

Garibaldi

NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Pastor Sam McRae

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us.

HIS GATHERING

111 Driftwood Ave

Garibaldi, OR 97118

www.hisgathering.net

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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. 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 Website: www.netartsfriends.org

PRESBYTERIAN

(503) 965-6229

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.

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 Services 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting at 1113 9th Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Bible Study Thursday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1113 9th St., 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.

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555 www.tillamookchristiancenter.com

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

a.m. Worship Service (Sunday)

p.m. Bi-Lingual Service (Sunday) Bible Studies and small groups available during the week.

TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182  tillamookadventist.net

Pastor Tim Mayne Kid’s Program: Saturdays 10 a.m. Sabbath Service: Saturdays 11 a.m. or live on church FB page Weekly Bible Study: Tues 7 p.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647 email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com www.tillamoooksacredheart.org

Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30

COAST BIBLE CHURCH 35220 Brooten Road (Adjacent Post Office) Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

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

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

“The end of your search for a friendly church.”

www.oceanbreezebaptist.com

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192

email: stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com

10 a.m. Worship Sundays & Wednesdays

Everyone is welcome; Bienvenidos

Conference Center, 4000 Blimp

Boulevard, Tillamook, Oregon.

The public is welcome to attend.

Meeting materials including a link to attend the meeting virtually and teleconference access information can be found at the Tillamook County Housing Commission webpage, located at https://www. co.tillamook.or.us/gov/comdev/ housingcommission/housing.

htm. A public comment period is held at the end of every meeting. Contact Thomas (TJ) Fiorelli, Housing Coordinator, at (503) 842-3408 ext. 3419 or tfiorell@ co.tillamook.or.us if you have any questions regarding the meeting or if assistance is needed to access the meeting.