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New book explores the history of Bayocean, Tillamook’s lost town

line over the Salmonberry Pass delayed by a financial crisis until the early 1910s and the Wilson River Highway not completed until the 1930s.

While the Potters managed to build a large natatorium and some resort facilities at Bayocean, by 1918 the resort had entered receivership and by 1926 had reverted to local control.

After the resort’s failure, Bayocean persisted as a small community, offering cheap housing to locals and affordable vacations to visitors.

But the foundation for the town’s ultimate demise had already been laid with the construction of the jetty on the north side of the entrance to Tillamook Bay in 1910.

Although unknown at the time, the financially motivated decision to only build a single jetty had caused an alteration in sediment flows that would ultimately doom Bayocean.

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

More than a century ago, a real estate developer traveling through Tillamook County hatched a plan to build a world-class beach resort on the spit between Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Poor timing, access challenges, financial crises and, ultimately, erosion caused by hydrological ignorance ended up dooming Bayocean, which was nothing more than a memory just over 50 years after its founding.

After discovering the story in the mid-2010s, author and historian Jerry Sutherland became fascinated

with the story of the town and set off on a nearly-decade long quest to tell its story. That journey culminated in the publishing of “Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon” earlier this year, in which Sutherland recounts the saga of the rise and fall of the now-buried town.

“I’ve answered all the questions I can find any answers to and there are no more left to look for,” Sutherland recently told the Herald while traversing the former townsite, now a county park.

Bayocean sprung from the imagination of T. Irving Potter, the son of a successful Portland real estate developer, during a 1906

Missing and tampered evidence at Tillamook Police Department unwinds convictions and prosecutions

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Oregon State Police are investigating the mishandling and removal of evidence from the Tillamook Police Department property room in 83 cases, many relating to drugs, dating back to 2005.

Tillamook District Aubrey Olson has received a list of the affected cases and evidence and has begun the process of reviewing them to drop charges or request conviction vacations in cases where she no longer feels she can support prosecution. She has already moved for the vacation of four convictions and dismissed charges in two or three pending cases.

“There’s honestly probably many more to come,” Olson said. “I think any missing evidence is exculpatory across the board.”

The Oregon State Police (OSP) investigation into the matter began in May of this year following an audit of the property room and has been completed and forwarded to the Oregon Department of Justice, per an OSP spokesperson. The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment.

OSP has already shared a list of the affected cases with a brief description of the evidence that had been removed or mishandled with

Olson, revealing that 64 of the 83 cases were drug related, with the remaining 19 having no apparent connection. Olson said that drugs and drug paraphernalia were among the evidence removed, while in some cases, bags had been ripped or evidence had apparently been sent to OSP’s lab for processing but not logged as such.

The cases with affected evidence date back to as early as 2005, but the majority were from 2021 and 2022, according to Olson.

Olson clarified that she was not involved with the investigation, as reported by KOIN, and had referred the investigation to OSP as soon as the audit report showed irregularities.

Olson’s office is now in the process of reviewing the list provided by OSP and considering whether the cases still merit prosecution in light of the missing or tainted evidence. In some cases where the evidence was tertiary or related to only one crime in a multi-count case, they are simply notifying defense attorney of the preliminary report’s findings.

But in cases where the evidence was critical, they have begun dismissing charges in pending prosecutions and requesting vacations of convictions. Olson said that her office has been prioritizing cases where defendants are incarcerated and will continue the review from there. So far, the office has dismissed charges in two or three cases and sought four vacations.

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trip to Tillamook County when he came across the spit. Deciding its commanding views of the ocean and bay would make a prime location for a beach resort, Potter convinced his father to purchase the land and begin work on the resort.

The Potters also spun up a massive marketing campaign to sell parcels at the resort to families from across the country. Sutherland said that their massive advertising campaign was one of, if not the first time that the Oregon coast received national attention.

Unfortunately for the Potters, access to Tillamook County and Bayocean in the early 1900s was extremely limited, with the rail

As the jetty disrupted the natural return of sand to the spit on which Bayocean was situated, erosion began to eat away at the town, forcing residents to relocate their houses or watch them fall into the sea. The spit was breached by water at multiple locations and when one of those washes became permanent at the south end of the spit in the early 1950s, Bayocean was abandoned. Its remains were buried under ten feet of sand by the Army Corps of Engineers as they worked to build a breakwater along the spit.

Sutherland, who had been coming to Tillamook for years to recreate, often at Bayocean County Park, had been unaware of the history on the spit until a visit to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum in 2014.

“I was just astounded,”

Sutherland said of his experience seeing pictures of the enormous

natatorium and other resort facilities of which no trace was left.

Sutherland is a retired heating engineer and his interest in historical writing was sparked by a 2012 trip to the Oregon Historical Society to research Calvin Tibbets at his father’s request. Studying documents at the society led to Sutherland researching Tibbets at length and writing his first book “Calvin Tibbets: Oregon’s First Pioneer.”

After completing that book, Sutherland turned his focus to telling the story of Bayocean.

Sutherland studied the archives at the Pioneer Museum and tracked down the surviving residents of Bayocean, completing interviews with around a dozen people who had lived or vacationed there as children.

Finding the answers to his many questions about Bayocean was a time-consuming process for Sutherland, who said that each answered question tended to raise ten more, but he said he found all the answers he could.

Sutherland’s newest book traces the stories of Bayocean’s residents as they built homes and offers compelling insight into the causes of the town’s eventual failure.

When asked what drew him to the story of Bayocean, Sutherland said, “I just really empathize with the people that lost their homes.”

Today, an informational reader board stands on the trail along the bayside of the county park on the spit. There is also a marker at what used to be the center of town, on a small path off that main trail.

Sutherland will be speaking at the main branch of the Tillamook County Library on August 12 at 2 p.m.

Yamamoto announces early retirement from board of county commissioners

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto announced that he will be retiring from the board in November or December of this year at the board’s meeting on August 1.

Commissioners also instituted a cap on the issuance of new shortterm rental licenses in the county at 1% above the existing number in each unincorporated community and named Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay an official historic landmark in Tillamook County.

“It is with a great deal of apprehension yet with considerable anticipation, that I announce to you this morning, my intent to take an early retirement,” Yamamoto said. “I realize my early departure may be unexpected, but I feel it is time for me to concentrate on my personal retirement goals with my family.”

Yamamoto was first elected to the board of county commissioners in 2016 and reelected in 2020. Before serving as a commissioner Yamamoto had worked timber and long-term care insurance before spending two years as a real estate agent in Pacific City prior to his election.

Yamamoto said that he had never considered running for elected office, but that when his involvement in numerous volunteer causes led people to encourage him to run, he decided to campaign.

In his time as commissioner, Yamamoto has prided himself on his work promoting the natural-resourcebased economy of Tillamook County. Yamamoto was a founding member of the Tillamook Working Lands and Waters Cooperative and has led tours of dairy, timber and fishing facilities

for elected officials from around the state each year.

Yamamoto also serves as the chair of the Forest Trust Lands Advisory Committee, where he has led the push for more consideration of the economic impacts of new forestry policies on the counties that receive revenues from the state forests.

Yamamoto has promoted the county’s interests at the state, regional and national level too, travelling extensively to participate in conferences for county officials. Yamamoto is fond of saying that Tillamook County leads the way on a wide variety of policies and practices and is always eager to give credit to the county employees who make that possible.

“I have been fortunate to work with many exceptional people from across the state and nation but none compare to the amazing employees we have right here in Tillamook County,” Yamamoto said.

Letters of interest from parties interested in serving as a commissioner from Yamamoto’s retirement until the beginning of 2025 will be accepted during a three-week period in late August and early September.

The board of commissioners will then review the letters of interest in public meetings and interview candidates. Yamamoto will participate in the process with Commissioners Mary Faith Bell and Erin Skaar but will not vote on his replacement. Bell and Skaar will need to agree on the decision.

“Although I will not have a vote in the process, I look forward to sharing my opinions with the other commissioners prior to a vote,” Yamamoto said. “It is my hope that my replacement will be a strong voice for Tillamook County’s robust natural resource-based economy.”

Once his replacement has been selected, Yamamoto said that he will spend a month helping smooth that person’s transition to the role. Yamamoto told the Herald that he then plans to focus on spending time with his family and travelling in his retirement.

The board of commissioners finished the short-term rental regulation revision process at the meeting as well, approving a cap on the number of new licenses that will be available when their availability reopens on September 1.

Commissioners agreed to allow a 1% increase in the number of licenses available over the extant number of licenses before the institution of a pause on license issuance last July. They will also include in the existing number properties that were under construction when the pause was implemented and whose owners joined a waitlist for licenses in July.

The 1% increase will be applied to each individual community across the county and allow for 71 new licenses in total. The 1% cap will serve as an

This marker stands 10 feet above what was once the heart of the town of Bayocean.

PHOTO BY WILL CHAPPELL

Tillamook County criminal convictions

STAFF REPORT

On May 1, Kenneth T Kramer, 22, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 30, 2021. Kramer was sentenced to two years’ probation and his driver’s license was suspended for one year.

On June 13, Paul Antonio Cline, 28, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, one count of reckless driving and one count of recklessly endangering another person, all class A misdemeanors, committed on or about March

6. Cline was sentenced to ten days in jail, two years on probation and a one-year driver’s license suspension.

On June 15, Jason Santos, 35, pled no contest to one count of harassment, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about May 14. Santos was sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

On July 5, Erick Abraham Jimenez Lopez, 26, pled no contest to one count of assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence and one count of menacing constituting domestic violence, both class A misdemeanors, committed on about February 21. Jimenez Lopez was sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months on probation.

On July 5, Ricky Dean Sutton was found in violation of his probation for a count of identity theft after using or possessing controlled substances and drug

paraphernalia and failing to submit to testing for controlled substances. Sutton was sentenced to 13 months in jail.

On July 6, Miguel Velez, 33, pled no contest to two counts of luring a minor, a class A misdemeanor, with one count occurring on or about December 29, 2022, and the other occurring on or about January 1, 2023. Velez was sentenced to two years’ probation.

On July 7, Bobby Joe Harrison, 43, pled no contest to one count of assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about April 25. Harrison was sentenced to 90 days in jail.

On July 7, Angela Jean Nebeker, 57, was sentenced

for convictions following no contest pleas to four counts of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, commited on or about four dates: December 20, 2022, March 27, 2023, April 8, 2023, and April 17, 2023. Nebeker was sentenced to 178 days in jail and four years on probation and her driver ’s license was revoked for life.

On July 7, Christopher Levi Johnson, 43, pled no contest to one count of assault in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about September 28, 2021. Johnson was sentenced to 364 days in jail.

On July 10, David Hassel, 36, pled guilty to one count of attempting to commit a class C felony, identity theft, a class A misdemeanor, on

or about February 2, 2022. Hassel was sentenced to ten days in jail and 18 months on probation and ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution to his victim.

On July 13, Chad James Kephart, 38, pled no contest to three counts of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about June 14. Kephart was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On July 14, David William Russell, 67, pled guilty to one count of burglary in the first degree, a class A felony, and one count of criminal mischief in the first degree, a class A misdemeanor, both committed on or about June 29. Russell was sentence to 30 days in jail and three years’ probation.

On July 24, Brittany

Nichole McDaniel, 36, pled no contest to one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about December 29, 2022. McDaniel was sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On July 31, Clayton Anthony Grant, 44, pled guilty to one count of theft of services, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about May 14, 2023. Grant was sentenced to time served in jail and ordered to pay $24.07 in restitution to Denny’s.

On July 31, Donald Joseph Werner, 69, pled guilty to one count of theft in the third degree, a class A violation, committed on or about July 5, 2023. Werner was ordered to complete eight hours of community service.

Arrests made in string of thefts, armed robberies

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Tillamook County Sheriff’s (TCSO) deputies arrested two juvenile males July 22, in connection with a string of thefts and armed robberies which occurred at the Rockaway Beach Center Market convenience store. The robberies occurred during the month of July.

Video surveillance footage shows two suspects using knives pointed at the store clerk while performing the theft of several items, which included alcohol and vape products, according to the TCSO. Store owners posted screen grabs of the footage and the suspects were identified by a member of the public as teens that were participating in a several weekslong leadership workshop at a local youth church camp.

The 16 and 17-year-old suspects were arrested at the camp. Their parents refused to allow them to be interviewed or cooperate with the investigation,” according to the TCSO. Several items were seized from the youths, and a search warrant was executed on those items.

The two juveniles were

transported to the Tillamook County Juvenile Department, and then on to a juvenile detention center in Yamhill County.

“I originally took a shoplifting call involving these two juveniles in the beginning of July. Over the course of a couple of weeks, they escalated their crimes to robbery in the first degree,” TCSO’s Rockaway Beach Patrol Deputy, Kevin Grogan, the lead investigator for this case, said. “Luckily, no one was hurt.”

The case has been referred to the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office and the Tillamook Juvenile Department for further consideration.

TCSO does not release the names of juveniles involved in criminal investigations.

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Video surveillance footage shows two suspects using knives pointed at the store clerk while performing the theft of several items.

PHOTO COURTESY FROM THE TCSO

Tillamook Police host night out at Goodspeed Park

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Tillamook residents came out to show their support for the Tillamook

Police department at the city’s national night out event on August 1.

Hosted at Goodspeed Park, the even featured free food, music, a bounce house, face painting for kids and a dunk booth.

“I’ve always loved these kinds of events,” said acting

Tillamook Police Chief Nick Troxel, who organized the second annual event for the department.

The national night out movement began in 1984 and helps law enforcement officials build stronger relationships with their communities. Troxel began participating in

national nights out during his training in Corvallis and said that he had wanted to bring the experience to Tillamook when he moved. The event at Goodspeed Park was hosted by the police department and made possible with broad community support. The Tillamook Early Learning Center donated the face painting station, Twins Ranch Catering contributed the use of their food truck while Werner Beef and Brew, Dutch Mill Café and the Feed Store donated food, and a band donated their services.

Troxel said that events like these were also important to show the criminal population that the community is able to come together and won’t put up with their misdeeds.

Manzanita council approves hotel project

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Manzanita’s City

Council approved the application for a new hotel development at the corner of Dorcas Lane and Classic Street on June 28, reversing the planning commission’s June denial.

The development will have 25 units, with a mix of cabins, micro-cabins and hotel rooms, after the developer agreed to reduce the number of units to avoid the need to include a park in the project.

The application had been remanded to the city after the decision to reject the initial application was appealed to Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The rejection centered around disagreements between the city and developer over whether hotel rooms qualified as dwelling units and, if they did, whether the proposed

development met density standard requirements.

Manzanita’s building code allows for 6.5 units per acre outright, or 13 units per acre if the developer dedicates 40% of the development to either a park or golf course.

The developer contended that even if the hotel rooms qualified as dwelling units and triggered the density standard, the development as proposed met the 40% minimum. The planning commission found in June that the rooms did qualify as dwelling units but that the proposed development had not met the park or golf course requirement. The commission said that the proposed green space did not amount to a park, as much of it comprised a narrow strip immediately adjacent to the road.

The commission also found that the project would have negative impacts on traffic in the area and rejected

the application on that basis as well.

City council’s review of the decision began on June 26, with a lengthy meeting to hear presentations from proponents and opponents of the project.

At that meeting, the lawyer for the developer said that the planning commission had erred when determining that the green spaces were not a park, as they used no objective standard to make that determination. He also pointed to a traffic study commissioned by the applicant and completed with the involvement of city staff, that showed the project would not have an unacceptable impact on traffic.

Opposition to the application was led by the Oregon Coast Alliance and joined by a handful of residents. These opponents said that the hotel would have an impact on traffic in the area and that

they did not want to see the development in a residential neighborhood.

When the hearing resumed on the 28th, councilors began their deliberations. Only Council President Linda Koslowski and Councilor Jerry Spegman participated in the deliberations process, as both Mayor Deb Simmons and Councilor Brad Mayerle recused themselves from the proceedings due to their participation in public meetings opposing the project prior to their elections.

However, with the recent resignation of Councilor Jenna Edginton, Mayerle and Simmons were called on to vote on the application because of the need for a threevote majority on a decision. The city’s counsel explained that this step was allowed for under Oregon’s “rule of necessity,” which permits recused officials to vote on matters when their vote is

Groovy Greek brings fresh, Greek food goodness to Nehalem

By CHELSEA YARNELL Guest Contributor

Rockaway Beach

resident Genny Behar once searched online for the nearest Greek food. She discovered that the closest option was more than an hour away.

“My family is part Greek on my dad’s side. We grew

up always having Greek food at all of our family gatherings,” Behar said. “When I moved out here a couple of years ago, there was no Greek food to be had.”

In the Greek food desert, Behar began making it herself. Then she got the idea to bring her creations to other people. “I really wanted to slow

down and create something I had control over and am happy doing,” she said.

On March 31 of this year, Behar opened The Groovy Greek food truck in Nehalem serving up some of her favorite Greek dishes; each prepared fresh and madefrom-scratch.

“I wanted to keep it small and cook things that I also

enjoy,” she said. “I love that it’s all fresh, nothing comes from a package. I put my heart and soul into it; fresh food made with love.”

needed to reach a decision.

As discussions began between Koslowski and Spegman, it became clear that they tended to agree with the planning commission’s findings that the hotel rooms qualified as dwelling units. They were similarly skeptical that the proposed configuration would meet the 40% park or golf course requirement.

At that point, the project’s developer, Vito Cerelli, volunteered that he would be willing to reduce the number of rooms in the development to 25 to avoid triggering the park requirement for increased density.

The city’s attorney said that the city could accept this proposal and approve the application with the condition that it be built with a similar

layout but a complying number of units.

Councilors voted to approve the application with 24 units, a number which Cerelli accepted. They also overturned the planning commission’s finding that the project would add too much traffic to the area.

Spegman and Koslowski both said that they appreciated the commission’s work but that no additional evidence about traffic impacts had been presented since the LUBA remand, leaving them to rely on the applicant’s study. They also noted that they had agreed with the commission’s determination on the parks question but that the applicant’s voluntary unit reduction had rendered the question moot.

Residents gathered at Goodpseed Park to enjoy a night of family fun, complete with free food, a bounce house and a dunk tank.

Mayor Aaron Burris takes a seat in the dunk tank next to acting Tillamook Police Chief Nick Troxel.

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Garibaldi council appoints member to assist with city manager duties

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Garibaldi’s City Council authorized Council President Katie Findling to assist with some basic city manager duties on an temporary basis on July 28.

The council was also updated on the recruitment of an interim city manager to replace Jay Marugg, who resigned effective July 31.

The council authorized Findling to help liaise with the city’s third-party contractors and sign contracts. The latter authorization will allow Findling to sign a contract

with either an interim or fulltime city manager when one is approved by the council. The move came as interim City Manager Jay Marugg’s tenure was set to end when his resignation took effect on July 31. Findling had previously been authorized to sign checks for the city and said she has also put in a request to be trained on adding financial data to the city’s budget documents.

Findling said that she plans to dedicate ten hours a week to duties with the city and that she hopes an interim city manager will be selected soon.

Public commenters at the meeting were skeptical of having Findling assume city manager duties and voiced their desire to have former Tillamook City Manager Paul Wyntergreen serve as interim city manager. Mayor Tim Hall said that they had used Wyntergreen’s services last year on a consulting basis, but at that time he had not been interested in the interim position and had been too costly for the city to hire, although Hall said he would reach out to Wyntergreen to discuss the situation.

Hall said that he was also continuing to pursue candi-

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at. What’s missing, what’s tampered, what’s the impact on the case,” Olson said.

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dates for the interim position with the League of Oregon Cities. Hall said he was focusing his time and efforts on helping with recruitment while Findling was helping to keep city hall operational.

Two representatives from WBCP Inc., the firm leading Garibaldi’s city manager search also attended the meeting and briefed the council on a timeline for that recruitment. They also said that due to the difficult circumstances Garibaldi was facing, they would be helping the council with interview preparation on a pro bono basis.

Applications for the position will be accepted through September 11, with virtual interviews beginning on September 21.

“Everybody wants to know, what does this mean? What happens next?”

One of the dismissals came in a DUII case from 2019 where the CD containing original bodycam footage was removed from evidence, undercutting the case. A vacation came in a case where two codefendants in a theft case who were also in possession of heroin had that heroin disappear from evidence.

Olson said that her office is committed to reviewing all the cases, even ones where sanctions against the defendant have already run their course because of the impact that a criminal record carries.

“Even if someone’s not in jail and somebody has this on their criminal record that has a big impact on their life,” Olson said.

The situation could be-

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interim limit while Director of Community Development Sarah Absher holds meetings in each of the communities over the next year to determine locally appropriate caps. Absher told the commissioners that she will start that process soon in the communities of Oceanside, Cape Meares and Barview/Watseco. Commissioners also recognized Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay as an official historic landmark in Tillamook County. The hangar was built in 1943, serving as a base for blimps patrolling the pacific coast from northern California to the Strait of Juan de Fuca during World War II. Today, it is the last World War II blimp hangar that is accessible to the public, housing

the Tillamook Air Museum. It also provides storage space for locals and houses a lumber mill. The hangar is over 1,000 feet long, 300 feet wide and 200 feet high, and its roof would cover 12 acres if flattened.

The resolution to proclaim the hangar a county historic landmark was brought forward by the Friends of Tillamook Air Museum, which is working to restore the hangar. Currently, the hangar’s roof needs extensive repairs, estimated to cost around $2 million.

Friends of Tillamook Air Museum are focused on addressing that project through a campaign to save Hangar B, with a fundraising event on the August 19, celebrating the Hangar’s 80th birthday.

come even more complicated once the investigation identifies the person or people who removed and mishandled evidence. Olson said that if the perpetrator was on the Tillamook police force, all cases in which they had participated could be called into question by defense lawyers.

Olson acknowledged the possibility that the evidence had been removed and mishandled by somebody outside the force, but also said she couldn’t discount that there may have been multiple officers involved.

“For me it would be a lot easier if only one person was involved,” Olson said, “but it could be a whole type of mess.”

Around the time of the initial property room audit, Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau went on leave from the police department. Contacted for comment, Tillamook City Manager Nathan George said that he could not provide details about the nature of the leave or the specific date when it began. The Herald had reached out to George on two previous occasions about Rau’s absence, the first on May 15, when George said that Rau had “taken some personal time off,” and the second on June 16, when he said that Rau was “still out on leave.” Lieutenant Nick Troxel has been acting chief of the department since Rau’s leave began.

Follow developments in this story at tillamookheadlightherald.com.

LEGISLATOR’S LETTER: AUGUST 2023

An Update from Rep. Cyrus Javadi

WEATHER FORECAST

FENCEPOSTS: GARDENING MATTERS

Random August Thoughts

Ifind writing a column in August to be daunting, only because I often struggle to find a relevant topic. This year is no exception, but sometimes random thoughts pop into my head. Not enough to make an entire stand-alone column, but when put together with other random thoughts, it can sometimes work.

First, let me talk about my bees. I must be doing something right this year as I have an abundance of bees flitting in the annuals, the daisies, the escallonia, and the fuchsia as well as the remnants of the foxglove flowers in the garden. I am not enough of a bee person to know what type they are, so they might be bumblebees or mason bees or another native type of bee. No hives near me, so I am guessing they are not honeybees, but I could also be wrong about that. I do enjoy watching them fight for space on the largest daisy flower, knocking into the lesser bees as they jockey for position. They will on occasion land on me, but don’t seem to be interested in harming me. They sometimes appear to stagger around the ground as if they are drunk on the nectar of the flowers. Is this possible? I will have

to ask my apiary friends. My one big problem with the bees is that the dog seems determined to kill as many as she can and I know this will only result in a sore mouth. Maybe it will take that before she learns to leave them alone. Slugs. The coffee grounds I place around the hosta seem to have a positive effect in keeping the slugs away. I save up the coffee grounds for a week or two and then spread them around the base of the hosta. So far, I have had very little damage to hosta leaves. But I am not sure if the dry weather is keeping the slugs and snails further below ground. Or perhaps the garter snakes are doing a good job keeping the slug population down.

Having grown up in the era of Nancy Drew mystery novels, I am always up for some detecting. When my beloved Rhododendron ‘Nancy Evans’ succumbed this year, I was at a loss to

know why. It had been a prolific bloomer for more than 12 springs, but I noticed a decline in the number of blooms starting about 2 years ago. The shrub that used to put out literally hundreds of blossoms was now only having a dozen or so. And this year I only got two. I cut the plant back dramatically, hoping that it will revive itself by spring next year. If not, it will be removed and another plant will go in its place. But I need to know the problem before I put something else in that spot. The only sure way to figure out what is going on is to dig up the shrub and inspect the roots for damage. Not ready to do that just yet as ‘Nancy’ has already put out a few new leaves since she was pruned. My guess is voles, moles or chipmunks have been tunneling under the roots, making the soil very unstable in that bed, although I haven’t seen dirt piles that moles form. Since we don’t have any cats anymore, all these pests seem to be multiplying in the neighborhood. I am going to have to explore some mole and vole repellants as I hate to use poisons in the garden. Perhaps something smelly that will make the garden less fun to be in for the creatures but not so much it will make it unpleasant for me!

I wonder if our dry

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It has been over a month since the 2023 Legislative Session adjourned on June 25, but when I wrote my last column, I wasn’t sure how the end of the session would shake out. In those final days, it was a mad dash to finalize budgets and pass bills. We did it, and now with hindsight, I can reflect on what we accomplished and the work that remains to be done.

Overall, the session was a mixed bag. While we did some good things for Oregonians across our state, we still have much work to do on Oregon’s most pressing issues.

I’ll start with the good –As your state representative, one of my biggest priorities is advocating for the tax money that you pay to the state comes back to benefit our communities. To that end, I helped secure over $1.2 million dollars for the Tillamook County Shilo Levee Rehabilitation project.

In 1952, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) constructed the Shilo Levee along the Wilson River to divert river flows away from the Highway 101 bridge over the Wilson River. An inspection by the USACE in 2016 determined that the structure was “minimally acceptable”. Further inspections since have revealed that the 71-year-old levee has significant and/ or large-scale structural deficiencies. Tillamook County will use this money to repair 1,200 feet of the levee.

I also helped secure $225,000 for Bay City’s

earthquake isolation valves for water reservoirs. This will help ensure that Bay City may have access to clean drinking water if an earthquake happens.

Beyond money, we had several local housing wins.

I authored House Bill 3442 this session to allow local coastal communities limited power to expand buildable land inside a tsunami zone to increase the supply and decrease housing costs. I was proud to pass this bill with bipartisan support.

Senate Bill 406, which I authored with Senator Suzanne Weber, will create a housing pilot program in Tillamook County to allow us to have some of the same land-use flexibility as larger counties to increase the housing supply.

Now to the work that remains –

I introduced House Bill 3585 to bring more accountability to the Oregon Department of Forestry in the wake of their damaging Habitat Conservative Plan. As currently written, the plan would cut up to 300 goodpaying forestry jobs on the North Coast and cripple our local police funding because of the loss of timber tax revenue. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass, but I did convene a panel of industry experts and community leaders to educate my fellow

legislators on the issue.

We also missed an opportunity to address Oregon’s drug crisis in a serious way. I supported House Bill 2513, which nibbled around the edges of the problem and provided some more oversight of how treatment money is spent. But until we tackle the fundamental flaws with Measure 110, drug abuse and overdoses will continue to increase.

There has been startling news from Portland about how Multnomah County introduced a plan to hand out foil and straws to those using fentanyl in an apparent effort for “safer” fentanyl use. There is no such thing as safe fentanyl use, but unfortunately, some in Salem don’t see these enabling policies as the problem. As a healthcare provider, I want to see people make the best decisions for their health. But when someone is already struggling with addiction, their mind is chemically altered, and they are often unable to make the best decisions for themselves. It is the exact opposite of compassion to enable someone struggling with addiction to poison themselves. I will continue to advocate for a common-sense drug policy that gets people into the life-saving treatment they desperately need. For a more comprehensive recap of the 2023 session, visit my webpage at qr.link/ mqxVTy.

As always, I welcome your feedback and input. It helps me better represent our community. Email me at Rep.CyrusJavadi@ oregonlegislature.gov or call my office at 503-986-1432.

summer has prompted more pests in our gardens?

I do try to water deeply with the hose at least every 5 days this summer. Especially important for newly planted perennials. I also have been feeding the annuals about once a week and they are rewarding me with a nonstop show of flowers. Which is why I have so many bees. I water the pots and

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hanging baskets at least once a day and sometimes twice. The winds we have had this summer are drying the pots out faster than normal. The shade baskets seem to do better than the ones in full sun. That’s to be expected. I also have small water sources for the bees and birds in several places in the garden. If I notice how dry everything is, I am certain

the critters are thirsty, too. Clean water every day is a necessity for us all. August is one of those months that we tend to do less in the garden other than routine maintenance and harvesting our vegetable crops. And I am okay with that. Taking time to relax with an iced tea or glass of wine and watching those bees can be very entertaining.

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The Emergency Management Task Force for Cape Meares recently met with regional and state representatives to discuss our village’s emergency preparedness. The group reviewed work done to date, toured one of our community supply sheds and discussed sources of future funding and other kinds of help. Plans are in the works to use drones from Tillamook to deliver emergency supplies in a disaster, and community members were asked to identify spots where a helicopter could land to evacuate seriously injured people. There was a discussion of using the community center, should it survive the disaster, as a warming center and social hub. There is a need for “help” signs that residents could post on their front doors after a disaster, alerting neighborhood crews to their situation. Of course, we are always thinking of “the big one” (earthquake) and the subsequent tsunami, but other disasters, ranging from wildfires to long-term power outages, could occur. Our group is preparing for them all. Thank you, emergency prep volunteers. Talk about a memorable summer vacation! Charles and Marcille Ansorge joined other members of their family for two weeks in Switzerland, visiting their

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One would think the recent trimming of trees and vegetation at the lookout area along the dike road section of U.S. 101 between Garibaldi & Bay City would have made the area safer for travel. For those who follow radar scanners, this seems to have been anything but the case.

Overall, weekend traffic incidents have seemingly been more devastating this time of year than in years’ past. Dike road section, 14th Street and U.S. 101, confluence of worst-case scenarios. It’s been enough to make this toddler-filled household buy groceries during the week and avoid roads on the weekend.

I’ve been in conversations with local officials who tell me a dialogue has begun with proper authority and agencies to see what can be done to improve these road conditions. At this time, no official statement has been published or disseminated, but it was encouraging news, nonetheless.

There seems to be an event every weekend in the Tillamook Bay area from now till just after Labor Day weekend. This past weekend, Garibaldi Portside Bistro’s 3rd annual Outdoor Event took place. Tuna season is

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daughter and her husband there. They hiked over 80 miles up and down the Alps; stayed overnight in mountain hostels; traveled by train, cable cars, cog-wheel train and boat; visited the Aletsch Glacier; and walked through the Lavaux vineyards east of Lausanne. They say it is a beautiful country to visit, and a trip they will always remember.

The last community planning session at the Barbara Bennett Community Center was held July 29. Over 40 community members participated in at least one of the four planning workshops to hone in on the most important issues and possible solutions for Cape Meares. Many problems could be addressed through better signage: identifying Cape Meares as a residential area with no services or outlet; slowing down drivers, especially by the lake and along Bayocean Road

as it enters Cape Meares; diverting visitors from Cape Meares to Bayocean Spit; reminding folks that certain behaviors are illegal, such as setting off fireworks, starting fires within 50’ of the dunes, or riding motorized vehicles (including e-bikes) on the beach; and publicizing the new hotline to report disturbances at short-term rentals. Keeping the community center and its nearby shed repaired and usable is also a community objective, as is doing a management plan for Cape Meares Lake. Issues with garbage, recycling, parking and sanitation at the north beach access can be addressed with Tillamook County, the governmental entity responsible for that area. Bev Stein, president of the Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA), will be taking this planning report to the CMCA board for continued work and next steps. We thank Tillamook Coast Visitors Association for their invaluable help with getting us this far in the strategic planning process.

Jerry Sutherland, author of “Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon,” will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about Bayocean at the main branch of the Tillamook County Library on August 12, from 2-3 p.m. It’s a topic that never loses its allure.

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still going on. The Tuna Classic is happening this week. Bay City’s Pearl & Oyster Music Festival will be happening August 26th & 27th. The weekend after Labor Day, Port of Garibaldi’s Seafood & Spirits Festival will be going on. Busy days, busy roads. Plan for longer than usual travel times, and for the drivers, keep your head on a swivel.

Now, let’s have some coastal fun. One last cheer: “Tillamook Bay” on 3… While the summer of ’23 is shockingly already racing down the home stretch, many local businesses still have their “Now Hiring” signs up. Several positions, from restaurant to the mill, are looking to fill a variety of positions. From the few conversations I’ve had, these positions are more than seasonal. For more information,

Three sets of company visited for a week each in the latter three weeks of July at my house. It’s been a whirlwind! Most recently my son Chory (Nestucca’s Class of 1999) and his friend Parker occupied the guest room. They included me in several of their outings. On Saturday we hiked at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, which I had visited but never explored thoroughly. It’s located north of Pacific City, but south of Whalen Island on Sandlake Road. The trails meander north, south and west to the beach (from the trailhead) all within sound of dune buggies (I should probably say allterrain vehicles) at Sand Lake.

I was delighted to find three kinds of ripe berries along the trail: Huckleberries, Oregon Grape and Sal Al, are all edible, although the latter pair are less palatable than huckleberries. A fourth “berry” proved (after internet research back at home) to be a version of honeysuckle that was new to us. It’s called Twinberry and it’s common from Alaska into Mexico, according to our source. The hike was short, with little elevation gain or loss. However, portions of the trail are deep sand and other parts include very uneven terrain, so shoes with ankle support are a plus. Restrooms are located at the main parking lot, and a water

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spigot located behind them offers refreshing hydration, including a bowl for canine companions. My little dog Maggie appreciated that. The park is free and open to the public.

Events at the Tillamook County Library’s 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. “Clifford, The Big Red Dog” will show on August 9 and “The Bad Guys” is slated for August 16.

Tillamook County Fair will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. August 9 through August 12 at Tillamook County Fairgrounds. It’s located east of downtown Tillamook on Third Street. The year’s theme is “Let Freedom Ring,” and it includes more than seventy exhibitors and vendors and around 2600 exhibits from

local folks hoping to earn ribbons and/or prizes. Admission is $10 per day.

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.

The Pacific City Branch of Oregon Coast Bank continues their food drive. They’re collecting unopened packages of brown rice, split peas, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, along with canned tuna (or other proteins), dish soap and pet food. Our donations can be delivered to their Brooten Road branch during open hours which are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. weekdays. The drivethrough opens at 8 a.m. and can be accessed for donations according to my source.

Happy birthday this week to: Will Dillon, Carissa Hagan, Michelle Hamilton, Lynde Hancock, Michael Ihnat, Jackson Riske, Rebecca Shores, Hadley Twigg.

come to Garibaldi and see for yourself.

Garibaldi Lions Club’s sister club, the newly chartered Tillamook Lions Club, is looking for a few more volunteers to assist them in helping customers park at the Tillamook County Fair.

If you pick Friday morning, you can razz Bud Shattuck and I as we embrace a Laurel and Hardy parking methodology. To lend a hand, contact https://www.facebook.com/ tillamooklions (or email me and I’ll put you in touch with them). And, Bud. My college job was high-volume free valet parking at a riverboat casino. You’re in my territory, now. She didn’t provide an update this week, but there’s no reason to put out an all points bulletin for her yet. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg, and even though we were two hours late for Storytime last week, she had a special session just for our baby twins. If that doesn’t speak to the character of this town, nothing will. Lastly, grab your popcorn. Garibaldi politics is gearing up for more reality-show drama, but as the old phrase goes, “This, too, shall pass.” More to come from this paper.

GUEST COLUMN: TRYING TO SEE Part One: Origins of the Juggernaut

MICHAEL RANDALL

This begins a three-part series on the origins, present state, and future benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Part One deals with the past development of computers. Parts Two and Three will appear in following issues.

For thousands of years, significant aspects of human life have shown forward progress. Writing, printing, reading, studies in the humanities, different art forms, discoveries in mathematics and other sciences, all have led to technological innovations that help us make sense of the world and ease life’s burdens. Consequently, more of us have learned to be appreciative and experience a sense of awe and gratitude. (Belligerent participation in race baiting, stranger hating, cheating, lying, casual stab-

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bings, shootings, rape, and beheadings still motivate many people, so no progress there. But that’s another story.)

The first known mechanism used to measure and predict astronomical movements was a bronze-geared, hand-cranked device created in Greece, the “Antikythera Mechanism.” Developed around 150 BC, it is the first known analog computer. After the Roman Empire slowly collapsed, the chaotic Middle Ages lasted 900 years before such precisely geared devices became the first medieval clocks.

Ironically, the scourge of the black plague that killed

over 25 million Europeans between 1347-1351 contributed to the blossoming of the Renaissance. The plague’s destructions created labor shortages, brought more people to the cities from rural areas. Innovations in lending brought new banking systems, gradually resulting in higher wages and wealth creation. People and information began to travel more widely. Europe rediscovered the classical knowledge of Greece and Rome. People began to think differently about the world and religion, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.

New knowledge exploded, leading to the first of humanity’s four industrial revolutions. The first was steampowered, the second driven by controlled electricity, and the third was engineered by machinery and automation. The fourth industrial revolution is now upon us like a juggernaut, and it promises to be the most worldchanging of all, for it is now being shaped by increasingly powerful, increasingly “intel-

Like many of us, I was thrilled to read that the Tropics Island Grill had reopened on August 1st. We’ve been fans of Jim and Patti’s Hawaiian treats, burgers and more for years, and were saddened when health issues forced them to close after being open for just eight days last March.

So, when they reopened August 1st, we arrived a little before 1 p.m. There were already half a dozen people in line or waiting for their orders, at least one couple who had come a little farther than we had from our home near Phyllis Baker Park.

“We saw on social media that they were open today,” said a fellow who arrived just after us, and was (like me) appropriately attired in an aloha shirt. “So, we drove down from Portland to have lunch here.”

The key to their take on the classic Hawaiian plate lunch lies in their choice of meats: teriyaki chicken or smoky shredded pork. Both meats are available with their house made sweet ginger and garlic Hawaiian teriyaki sauce, which is also gluten-free. It’s sweet and carries the aromatic lilt of ginger in every bite.

The simplest way to enjoy this is in the rice bowl, $10 for chicken and $11 for pork. (You can also get a meatless version for $7, with a little of their pineapple slaw and Hawaiian macaroni salad.)

But if you’re married to a South Carolina gal, you can’t hear “pork” and “slaw” without thinking “pulled pork sandwich.” That’s my wife’s go-to lunch order ($13), combining their smoky, tender

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shredded pork with slaw (add $1 for a pineapple slice to enhance the tropical illusion). The pork is tender, smoky, and lightly sweet from the teriyaki, and it’s a satisfying way to imagine that the pine trees are palm trees, at least for a while.

Larger appetites will appreciate their plates, inspired by the classic Hawaiian lunch served to field workers. A generous helping of your choice of meat (chicken $12, pork $13) tops sticky rice, and comes with a side of Hawaiian macaroni salad.

The signature flavor of Hawaiian mac salad is sweetness: whether because sugar cane was an important crop there for more than a century, or for some other reason, we’ve noted that a number of traditional Hawaiian foods are often sweeter than their mainland equivalents. And so, it is with Hawaiian mac salad. Tropics adds the crunch of celery and matchstick carrots to a salad made with little pasta shells (not pearly, though you’d be excused for thinking of the song). And while our home recipe uses grated onion, this Hawaiian mac doesn’t add it.

If you’re really hungry, or sharing lunch with a hun-

gry partner, the Hawaiian Combo ($20) is something of a bargain: a full serving of both chicken and pork with rice and macaroni salad. You can also get a double chicken plate ($19) or a double pork plate $21), if you already have a preference. But if you can’t choose, the combo is a way to experience both. For me, their burgers fill the emptiness left when the RB Little Store closed just over a year ago. The Tropics offer 11 different burgers, from the “Puppy” Patty (1/6 of a pound) for $3 up to the Big Kahuna (two 1/3-pound patties with pineapple, teriyaki, bacon and melted cheddar) for $21. All burgers come with a bag of chips; drinks are $3 for your choice of several Hawaiian Sun juices or canned soft drinks.

My perennial choice is the Firehouse Burger ($14), which includes bacon, pickled jalapeños, homemade chipotle sauce and red onion as well as pepper jack. Be sure to ask for extra napkins if you order this.

But whatever your pleasure, you’d better be quick. “Our lease is up in eight weeks,” Patti Swain told me after we placed our order. So set aside some time Tuesdays through Saturdays between 12 and 7 p.m. Find them at 100 S. 1st (corner of Pacific), by the Wayside—which doubles as their dining room. Grab a burger or some teriyaki, walk to one of the picnic tables, and pretend you’re at Waimea for a while. And if you see a guy playing ‘ukulele, stop and say aloha.

ligent” computers.

Between 1818-1833, British mathematician Charles Babbage conceived of steam driven calculating machines that could make any mathematical calculations, in essence the first glimmerings of digital computing. Ada Lovelace, a mathematician, annotated writings about Babbage’s machine and is credited with writing the first software program. For the next 100 years or so, computer-related developments slowed down because of Western nations’ favorite pastime--war. The 1800s saw around twenty European and American wars: the US Civil War, Napoleonic Wars,

Franco-Prussian War, Second Boer War, Crimean War, Russo-Turkish War, AngloZulu War, etc. (see above: “Belligerent participation”).

In 1936, British mathematician Alan Turing conceived and wrote about a “universal machine” that was later called the “Turing Machine,” capable of computing pretty much anything. Later, he and a team developed an electromechanical device that deciphered the Nazi “Enigma” codes during the Second World War, and Turing predicted the development of Artificial Intelligence by the start of the 21st Century. For all his accomplishments, Turing was punished as a

gay man in 1952 for “homosexual acts.” He agreed to chemical castration instead of going to prison, and two years later was found dead in his home from cyanide poisoning.

Fifty-four years later, Turing received a posthumous apology from British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. In 2021, Britain put his face on the 50-pound note, all of which should indicate two things: (1) it is always dangerous to run afoul of any widespread, emotion-addled human movement, of which we have so many today, and (2) we often apologize too

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Opinion Letter on Sexual Assault & HB 2002

To Whom It May Concern:

I read the article on Sexual Assault Awareness and believe that this subject does not need to be brought out in the open, however, there was one omission in the article about HB 2002. This bill

is going before the Oregon Legislature this year. I am a retired E.M.T. Intermediate and served in this community for nearly 4 decades. When I started my training 41 years ago, my first day of class was “Do No Harm” and we were reminded that as a health care provider we were mandatory reporters of child abuse. I read HB 2002 which is labeled Gender Affirming Care in which a child can transi-

tion without parental consent or knowledge. As a result, your child could make a life altering decision to be chemically castrated or surgically sterilized before adulthood. There is supposed to be counseling before the decision is made and the child is allowed to transition. In my training we were taught that people who were coercing a child into sexual act were called groomers or pedophiles.

I find it sad that so many people are silent on this subject. I’m not sure if it is fear that you will labeled as a transphobe or hate speech etc. What is worse so many teachers, counselors, health care professionals, and ministers are not taking a stand on our most vulnerable citizens: children.

Sincerely,

Tara Eklof

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We invite you to our next meeting is at the Elks in Tillamook 1:00 p.m.

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This 103 year old Tillamook American Legion Post is active again and growing.  It needs you!  Our goal is to serve our veterans in need and to support our community.

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The Tillamook County Fair is this week and we all know what that means – Fun, Fellowship and FOOD! This phrase was the mantra of Tillamook’s former Mayor, Suzanne Weber, who led the Sacred Heart Parish food booth at the fair for many years. Sadly, the Sacred Heart booth will no longer be part of the fair which means no more fresh salads, grilled cheese sandwiches or homemade berry cobbler. This also means, no more garlic fries. Nooooooo!

Just about everyone has their favorite “fair food” they look forward to every year. Whether it is cotton candy, corn dogs or funnel

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cakes, the key is to enjoy these annual treats without overdoing it. “Fair time is a special time, and that means it can be okay to indulge in moderation”, says Lewis Martin, a Registered Dietitian with the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Councill. Also a member of the Tillamook County Wellness Advisory Committee, Goetze encourages fairgoers to think about sharing treats like elephant ears or giant cinnamon rolls with family and friends.

Other suggestions for ways to enjoy fair food without adding to your waistline or slimming down your wallet include eating a well-balanced meal or snack before you go to the fair. Here are a few suggestions: • Include protein and whole grains with breakfast for lasting energy. Try

oatmeal with yogurt and fruit.

• Colorful vegetables can be hard to find at the fair, so plan to eat them at other meals that day. Have a salad or vegetables with your lunch before you go or for dinner back at home.

• Healthy snacks can be simple and can be packed in a small cooler or lunch bag, such as: individual cheese slices, apples, oranges, sliced vegetables or baby carrots, nuts and dried fruit like raisins.

According to Dusti Linnell, an associate professor of practice with OSU Extension Family &

Community Health and Wellness advisory committee member, “The key is to limit high calorie foods to special occasions and consider ways to boost nutrition whenever possible. Great ideas for sweet treats are to add nuts or fruit toppings to ice cream or frozen yogurt or choose desserts with fruit or whole grains like oats in pies and crisps.”

When eating at the fair, Linnell suggests making at least one healthy choice for each meal, like adding a side of grilled vegetables to an order of teriyaki noodles. If curly fries are your go-to fair food, consider sharing those

with others and combine with a salad or a burger with lettuce, tomato and onion. Local vendors serving additional options might be found inside the exhibit hall or near the carnival, so be sure to scope out all your options before settling on your final meal plan.

Intentionally combining healthy choices when eating treats helps regulate blood sugar and avoid feeling sluggish. This is always important but especially during the Fair, where you’ll need lots of energy to do all that walking and talking! With that in mind, remember to drink lots of water throughout your day.

Consider bringing a water bottle or replacing soda with bottled water when ordering meals.

As a final note, the fair can be a crowded, bustling

place. Frequent handwashing is an important way to avoid spreading illness. Take advantage of hand washing stations located throughout the fair and have hand sanitizer as an added safety precaution.

Staying connected socially is as important for our well-being as eating healthy foods. Both contribute to a stronger immune system and improved mood. Even if you don’t plan to go to the fair, consider ways you can gather with friends and family to enjoy some fun, fellowship and food this summer.

For more local health and wellness information, visit www. tillamookcountywellness.org or follow Tillamook County Wellness on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

TCPM to host book signing, “Ephraim Fox: An Oregon Pioneer Story”

TILLAMOOK, Ore. –

The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will be hosting a book signing of local author, James Royal Fox, Jr.’s latest publication, Ephraim Fox: An Oregon Pioneer Story, on August 26, 2023 from 1:00-5:00pm.

The book, the third installment in a series of family history chronicles on the Fox family, focuses on the author’s third greatgrandfather, Ephraim Fox, upon his arrival in what was then Oregon Territory in late 1852. The narrative follows his experiences striving to raise a family in the tumultuous, rapidly changing natural and social environment of the soon-tobe and then newly created state. He participated in the Rogue River War, witnessed the arrival of industrialization and tens of thousands of emigrants to the Willamette Valley, and fought to protect his family’s good name in the face of mass social change.

The first book in the series is focused on Ephraim’s grandfather, Benjamin, who grew up amid the first decades of the United States’ existence. The second book details Ephraim’s journey from his origins in Kentucky, to Missouri, and across the Oregon Trail.

These books are the culmination of a massive journey of discovery for the author.

“When documents led me to believe Ephraim Fox was my 3rd great grandfather, I was initially skeptical due to the heroic actions made by the man and the historically significant events he found himself involved in,” said Fox. “By the time DNA proved I was his grandson, I was determined to tell his story. That goal became exponentially more important when research led me to realize I was the last living male from the family Ephraim established in Oregon.”

The book signing event, held at the Pioneer Museum, will commence with Mr. Fox giving a talk about the development of the book and series, and doing a reading from Ephraim Fox. Afterwards, he will be available for further discussion of the book, and to sign copies. All three books in the series will be available for purchase at the museum. Admission to the event is free, and light refreshments will be provided.

“Ephraim Fox’s story is like so many early American settlers in the Oregon Territory, but not many of them have descendants who are such thoroughly determined researchers as Mr. Fox,” says Tillamook County Pioneer Museum director, Peyton Tracy. “He’s really gone the extra mile to provide that additional context, to add that emotional nuance, to give a clear picture of what his ancestors

may have experienced in a unique moment in history.”

James R. Fox, better known as Jimmy, was born and raised in south Tillamook County. He

owned and operated Fox Grocery & Firearms in Beaver for 32 years before retiring and dedicating himself to genealogical research. Diagnosed with

osteo genesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, as a child, he is a double amputee with a history of winning wheelchair races. In 1987 he rolled a racing wheelchair

from Portland to New York City in a bid to raise money and awareness for genetic diseases. He has a number of additional books planned or in the works.

About the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Founded in 1935 by Tillamook Oregon pioneers,

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Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity Partners with Local Businesses and National Groups to Construct First Sustainable, Low Carbon Concrete Habitat Homes in Oregon

Multiple contributors support efforts to build affordable, resilient homes for local families

Garibaldi, OR –Tillamook County

Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) partnered with The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Build with Strength Coalition to construct two new affordable, low carbon homes in Tillamook County utilizing insulating concrete forms (ICFs). ICFs are a

Gyros, chicken pitas, chicken skewers, and the very popular double fried fries are just some of the items on the menu.

“I cut each potato by hand,” said Behar. “They’re crisp and prepared fresh every day.”

And the hummus and tzatziki sauce are Behar’s own recipes.

“I think you can taste the love,” she said. “Every day that I’m open it’s like having a birthday party and inviting people to come and eat my food. It’s vulnerable because it feels like a piece of me.”

Since opening, Behar said the community support has been overwhelming.

“It’s incredible. Everyone

sustainable, noncombustible concrete building system that reduces upfront construction expenses while maximizing the structure’s durability and energy performance, saving homeowners long-term costs on utilities and insurance.

Community members, volunteers, industry colleagues, local leaders and media are invited to our “Behind the Build” event on July 20th from 10 AM - 12 PM at 205 Birch Avenue, 97118. Please join us as we celebrate the project’s progress and meet the many people and partners who have helped bring these homes to life.

The event will feature

has been super friendly and generous,” she said. “It’s been heartwarming.”

While operating as a mostly one-woman show, Behar does bring in some family to help.

“My mom [Ellen] is the cashier. She’s the face of the business and my dad [Art] is back there cooking fries with me. They’ve been putting in so much work because of the overwhelming response that I got. They here for me and the business.”

After ordering at the window, customers can find a seat at the picnic tables under the colorful umbrellas and enjoy the hippie-inspired ambience.

“I really like the [groovy]

remarks from build partners, a “block signing ceremony” (where attendees can write well wishes and blessings for the future Habitat family on the ICFs) and a concrete pour. Importantly, the event will offer an opportunity to meet and celebrate the partners and community members responsible for these new homes.

“By embracing ICF construction, TCHFH is embarking on a transformative journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. These advanced building methods provide numerous benefits, including enhanced energy efficiency, improved

aesthetic,” Behar said. “I grew up with that kind of music and want my place to be an inviting and relaxing vibe. Plus, I like to wear tie-dye.”

Operating mostly on the weekends, customers are encouraged to follow The Groovy Greek on Facebook and Instagram for posts about updated hours and menu offers.

Located at 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem behind North Coast Pinball “at the flashing four-way light.” Additional information can also be found at theGroovyGreek. com

durability, and increased resistance to natural disasters. Through the creation of resilient homes, we can provide families with a secure and stable foundation, empowering them to thrive in their communities” says Briar Smith, Executive Director of Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity. “We are very excited to partner with the Build With Strength Coalition and other local partners to promote ICF construction in our county, and hope to continue to partner with them an others on future project.”

Since our establishment in 1997, Tillamook County

Habitat for Humanity has proudly constructed more than 30 homes and facilitated over 41 crucial in-home repairs. In the face of an ongoing housing crisis in Oregon, the divided and aging market within Tillamook County poses a significant threat to the region’s economic wellbeing. To address this challenge, implementing Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction techniques can play a pivotal role in cultivating a thriving housing market, offering economically friendly and resilient housing solutions for families in need.

Several NRMCA

members have donated and / or discounted materials to support these builds, including Lafarge, Holcim and Coastwide ReadyMix. Additional sponsors include Brundage Bone, Quad-Lock, Airfoam, American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) and Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA). This project is part of a wider initiative between Build with Strength and Habitat for Humanity International to construct more than 50 sustainable concrete homes in 50 states in 5 years.

cash register at the truck’s walk-up window.

Attention Artists!

e window for submitting proposals for 2024 art exhibitions is open July 15th—September 3rd, 2023.

We seek art of many forms, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, printing, ceramic, sculpture, ber, glass, and more.

Our rotating curating committee, composed of curators, artists, and community members, reviews all the applications at once and programs the entire 2024 calendar (with the exception of the Community Show in January and Word & Image in October). Artists will be noti ed in October about the status of their application.

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Genny Behar (right), owner of The Groovy Greek food truck, poses with her mother, Ellen Behar (left), who is the face of the business and operates the

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Oregon

Hoffman Center for the Arts - Call for Art

Artist - David Dickinson

New Vibrant Mural for Bay City Catches the Eye

an attractive advertisement for the City of Bay City, depicting many of the elements we are proud of in our town.

The next step will be landscaping with flagstone and a bench so that more can enjoy the mural.

Everyone traveling along Highway 101 by the north end of Bay City noticed a significant development last week. Following months of design work and preparation, artist Hope Montgomery (@hopedmont), joined by

assisting artists Lexi Adams and Amy Montgomery, invested about 80 hours of time painting a 1,000 square foot wall with a vibrant mural.

The side of City Hall facing Highway 101 is now

This project was made possible thanks to grants from Visit Tillamook Coast and the Bay City TLT program.

For more information, contact the City of Bay City 503-377-2288.

TILLAMOOK MEDICAL MINUTE

ties, they can refer you to a specialist for further testing and treatment.

Preventive screenings. Your doctor can recommend preventive screenings based on your age, gender, and risk factors. These screenings can help detect health problems early, when they are most treatable.

The Importance of Annual Wellness Visits

PAUL WELCH, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health

Tillamook

Annual adult wellness doctor visits play an important part in maintaining good long-term health, providing an excellent opportunity for you to talk to your doctor about your overall health, schedule preventive screenings and address any health concerns you may have. As Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook I’ve seen firsthand the importance of annual wellness visits, where early detection of health problems can easily affect outcomes and save lives. There are many benefits to getting an annual wellness doctor visit. Here are just a few:

Early detection of health problems. Your doctor can check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other important health indicators. If they find any abnormali-

Health education and counseling. Your doctor can provide you with information about healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. They can also help you stop smoking and misusing alcohol or other substances that are damaging you.

Time to talk to your doctor about your health concerns. Annual wellness doctor visits give you a chance to talk to your doctor about any health concerns you may have. This is a good opportunity to discuss your symptoms, medications, and overall health goals.

Preparing for your visit

There are a few things you can do to prepare for your annual wellness doctor visit so that it can be as productive as possible. First, make a list of your health concerns. This will help you remember everything you want to talk to your doctor about. Second, bring a list of your current medications and allergies.

Third, bring your medical history, if you have one. Please understand that if you have several medical conditions

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the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum offers 19 display areas that focus on the history of the North Oregon Coast. The museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the Cultural Heritage of the

North Oregon Coast and to foster appreciation and respect of the North Oregon Coast’s environment. The current collection includes 55,000 items and 20,000 photographs ranging from prehistoric specimens to

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and/or have multiple health concerns that you would like to have addressed, your doctor will work with you to pick out the most immediately important topics to focus on first. In some cases, your doctor will ask you to return for a follow-up visit so that all of your health concerns can be given the time that they deserve.

Your health history and the questions that you have about your health care are important. During your visit, your doctor will ask about these things and that is why it’s good to be prepared. In addition to a conversation about your health, your doctor will perform a physical exam. The physical exam may include checking your blood pressure, weight, height, and other body structures specific to your health needs. Your doctor may also recommend blood tests or other evaluations.

After your physical exam, your doctor will talk to you about your results. They will discuss any health concerns you have and make recommendations for treatment or prevention. They will also review your medications and make sure you are taking them correctly. Bottom line, annual wellness doctor visits are an important part of maintaining good health.

Here are some statistics on the benefits of an annual wellness visit:

Cancer screening: According to the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults who receive cancer screenings are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at an early stage, when it is most treatable. For example, if men and women followed colorectal cancer screening guidelines, 33,000 lives would be saved each year in the U.S. Heart disease: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, an estimated 80% of cardiovascular disease cases are preventable through annual checkups to help identify and treat risk

factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Stroke: Almost 800,000 people have a stroke each year, more than 140,000 die and many survivors face disability. This is disturbing because about 80% of strokes are preventable through annual checkups can help identify risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Chronic diseases: Older adults are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Nearly 95% percent have at least one chronic condition, and

nearly 80% have two or more. Annual checkups can help identify and manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. This can help improve your quality of life and reduce your risk of complications. I hope this information will help you make the important decision of scheduling an annual wellness visit with a local provider. By taking the simple step to see your doctor every year, you can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases while living a full and joy-filled life. In good health,

Dr. Paul Welch

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modern-day. The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is open to the public TuesdaySaturday, 10 am-4 pm. The research library can be used by the public by appointment only.

FARM AUCTION ALLISON ROAD DAIRY

Ethel, WA 98542

Pay and Pickup Sunday August 20th

Cash, Pre-approved check, or bank wiring are acceptable payment forms No Credit or Debit on the Farm

The Woods Family have sold the Allison Rd Property and are preparing for retirement

New Holland TC55hp Tractor w/loader, 4wd, diesel, 2146 hours

McCormick 215 hp tractor, 4wd, diesel, 4211 hours

New Holland 120 hp tractor w/laoder, 4wd, diesel, 950 hours

AMS Galaxy Double Box Robot Milking System

3000 gal SS milk tank

Watcom 6cyl diesel manure pump on trailer

Valley Fab Hose Reel, 4in 1320ft

90 Kenworth T600 Truck w/20’ silage dump box

01 Featherlite Alum Stock Trailer, 20’

50kw Kohler Propane generator w/switch

NH Manure Spreader, 3pt hose reel w/1200 ft 4” soft hose, JD Disc, plow, brush hog, bale squeeze, 6 ton poly grain tanks, 100 galv loop stalls, fencing supplies, misc

Sale Managed by: Chehalis Livestock Market 360-748-3191

OBITUARIES

DeWayne Kneeland

February 23, 1930 ~ July 12, 2023

Ricky Wayne) to the family and moved from the generational family home and farm to Bay City, a little farther north of Tillamook.

OBITUARIES

Elizabeth Nancy Anne Hilferty

Tillamook, Oregon • November 12, 1952 ~ July 27, 2023

OBITUARIES

Peter Cyril Byrne

August 22, 1925 ~ July 28, 2023

DeWayne Kneeland was born February 23, 1930 in Tillamook, Oregon. He, a third generation Tillamook kid, never called any place outside the Tillamook valley home -- until now. He “moved on” July 12, 2023.

During his boyhood years his family (parents Melvin and Rowebertha, and brother Thomas) were finding their way through the Great Depression and World War II. In the early 1930’s they purchased a freshly logged 40 acre tract near Pleasant Valley, a little south of Tillamook. They built a log cabin home from logging debris logs and packed water to the cabin from the spring. Later they added a small dairy farm. Their lives revolved around home, the local church, the school and the creamery, but mostly each other.

When DeWayne was a young teenager his family moved to his mother’s family’s generational home and farm on Hadley Road, just north of Tillamook. He soon met the love of his life (Verla Rae Fisher) at Tillamook High School. They graduated in 1948 and married in 1949 at the Tillamook Nazarene Church. Inseparable!

Early in the 1950s DeWayne and Verla added 2 children (Janet Rae and

OBITUARIES

DeWayne worked for the Tillamook County Creamery Association for 35 years before retiring in 1988. He was the foreman of the package department for over 20 years and was instrumental in developing Tillamook’s 2 pound “Baby Loaf” and using the “Morning Star” sailing ship central in the company’s image and advertising. Verla also worked in the package department for 35 years -- officially she worked “for” DeWayne.

DeWayne and Verla eventually moved back to the generational family home and farm on Hadley Road for the last part of their working lives and retirement. They enjoyed together fixing up the old home place, and especially travelling to Hawaii and southern California to soak up the sun. Being both coastal fog-belt kids, sun was important.

Appreciating life’s joys and accepting its sorrows, with reliance on his quiet faith and family, DeWayne found his way through when Verla moved on in 1993. Then again when Janet also moved on in 2017. Today, he too, has now moved on to his heavenly home -- and joined them.

DeWayne is survived by his son, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Services to be held, August 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene.

Kim Marie Sours Machalek

January 19, 1953 ~ December 5, 2022

the area waitressing, flagging, & fighting fires. She moved to Dutch Harbor in the 70’s where she resided the rest of her life.

Anne (Nancy) Hilferty, 70, died at her home in Netarts, Oregon, on July 27, 2023. Nancy was born in Tillamook, Oregon on November 12, 1952 and graduated from Tillamook High School. Nancy also graduated from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

Nancy worked for Grunders for many years as well as Michkos and The Schooner. She loved who she worked with and all the people she met along the way. And if she didn’t love you, there was a reason and she wasn’t going to.

Nancy loved to spend time with friends. She was a force to be reckoned with and it was an honor to be considered a friend to her. She had great humor, was the speaker of truth (whether you wanted to hear it or not), she loved

OBITUARIES

watching the Oregon Ducks play, growing tomatoes in her greenhouse, a good bonfire, and a stiff drink. She was always willing to lend a hand to a friend, or an ear.

Nancy is survived by her brothers, James Hilferty and John Hilferty, and sister Maggie Eshelman, as well as her nieces and nephews, Sally Hilferty, Stacy Collins, Sarah Hilferty and James Hilferty.

Nancy was proceeded in death by her Mother, Anne Hilferty and father James Alouishis Hilferty.

She was a major staple in the Netarts community, she will be missed by many. The memory or her laugh and her delicious pies and deviled eggs will live on.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 18th from 2-4pm at the in Netarts, Oregon. The celebration is open to anyone and everyone who knew and loved Nancy. Please join us to gather and share stories through laughter, tears, and hugs, while we raise our glass to the toughest, most independent, full of sass, woman we’ve known.

Any donations can be made to Loyal Order of Moose (Moose Lodge) in Tillamook, Oregon.

Roberto “Bobby” Aparicio

September 16, 1992 ~ July 22, 2023

the outdoors, listening to music, being with friends & family, watching his kids & niece play sports and making everyone around him laugh. Bobby also worked as a commercial fisherman.

and through his magnetic personality, established many friends and gained honors, among them a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and membership in the Explorers Club of New York. But, spiritually, he was forever drawn to the Himalayas, with his last trip to Nepal thought to be in 2012.

Kim was born January 19th 1953 in Tillamook Or to Bonitta & Dale Sours & passed away December 5th 2022 in Anchorage, AK. Kim grew up in the Garibaldi area attending Garibaldi Grade School & NKN high. After graduation she worked at various jobs in

She is survived by her husband Dalibor children Morgann & Martin & the loves of her life her 3 Grandchildren Sailor, Christian & Madison her sister Shawn Rodgers (Gordon) Brothers Teno & Tim Sours (pei). She was preceded in death by Brother Kurt. Kim will be remembered by family & friends for her love of horses! There will be a graveside service Aug 12, 2023 at 10 AM at the Bay City cemetery with reception/picnic following at Bay City Park. All that knew Kim are welcomed to attend.

Roberto “Bobby” Aparicio was born in Tillamook, Oregon on September 16, 1992 to Daniel and Kathleen Aparicio. He passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2023.

Bobby graduated from Tillamook High School in 2011, where he wrestled and played football. He enjoyed working on cars, being in

Bobby is survived by his mother, Kathleen Aparicio of Cloverdale, OR; his brothers, Daniel Aparicio of Madras, OR, Antonio Aparicio of Gresham, OR; his sister, Maria Benedict of Cloverdale, OR; his children, Joshua Manns of Tillamook, OR, Josi Aparicio of Bay City, OR; his step-son, Bragen Woods of Tillamook, OR; and his fiancé, Nichole Woods of Tillamook, OR.

A memorial service will be held for Bobby on August 9, 2023 at 1:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Tillamook.

Peter

Cyril Byrne: WWII Veteran, Conservationist, Explorer, Author

At age 97 Peter Byrne passed peacefully in Tillamook, Oregon on July 28, 2023. He was born August 22, 1925 in Dublin, Ireland. On the family estate Peter was raised with three siblings. In 1943 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force and was stationed in the East Indian Ocean on the Coco’s Islands off of Australia where he served with distinction until the war ended.

After the war Peter became a tea planter in northeast India. After a serendipitous encounter in Bombay, he became friends with the King of Nepal’s brother and was granted property in Nepal where Peter conducted hunting safaris in the White Grass Plains of western Nepal.

After 18 years of big game hunting, in 1968 he turned to conservation in Nepal where he convinced the government to create a wildlife preserve, and eventually establish the Sukila Phanta National Park. He said, “I showed them that taking a photograph of a rhinoceros was worth 1,000 times more than shooting it once.” He also pioneered Nepal river rafting, and trekking expeditions during his many lengthy trips to the country.

During the Nepal years, Peter also established the non-profit International Wildlife Conservation Society. In the interests of the Society, he traveled globally

In Nepal, Peter was sought after by Texas oil man Tom Slick. Slick financed a two-year Byrne Himalayan expedition to find the fabled yeti. After few results were found of the yeti, in 1960 Slick brought Peter to northern California and the Pacific Northwest USA to track Bigfoot. That search unfortunately ended with Slick’s sudden death in an airplane crash in 1962.

Thereafter, Peter conducted two other, long and well-funded northern Oregon Bigfoot projects. Again, with no physical evidence of Bigfoot, those projects ended in the late 1990s. Peter then moved to Los Angeles, but after never really feeling at home in the overcrowded city, he retired to a cabin on the banks of the Nestucca River in Pacific City, Oregon.

In Pacific City, Peter continued to write the remainder of his 20 books. He also wandered the mountains of the Coastal Range with friends in his continuing quest for sightings of Bigfoot.

Peter Cyril Byrne is survived by his daughter Rara Byrne now living in Perth, Australia, his sister Beryl Green of Maidenhead, England, and his life partner of more than 25 years, Cathy Griffin in Pacific City, Oregon who lives in the riverside cabin they shared.

Remembrances: A journalism scholarship has been established in his honor:

“The Peter Byrne endowed scholarship fund in journalism for the talent and love of writing.” Please send checks or funds payable to the Nestucca High School, P.O. Box 38, Cloverdale, OR 97112. For the scheduling of a celebration of life for Peter, please see his website at peterCbyrne.com.

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HH23-325 Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING

NOTICE August 15, 2023 The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District Carl Rawe Meeting Room The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 4:30 p.m. Capital Plan and Financial Outlook Workshop 6:00 p.m.Regular Board Meeting Action items include: Approve Resolution No. 23-08-04 A Resolution Amending Employee Handbook Policy No. 47.1, 48.2, 61, 61.2, 61.3, 68, 70.4.2 and Benefits Handbook Policy Term Life Insurance. Approve Resolution No. 23-08-05- Adopting the 2023-2026 4-Year Construction Work Plan for Tillamook People’s Utility District. Any other matters that may come before the Board. **Those who require special accommodations should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503842-2535.

HH23-324

The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) Board of Directors will hold their Regular Board of Director’s Meeting on Thursday August 17, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the NOSD Board Room, 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. This Regular meeting is to discuss General 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 meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. 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-o-s-d.com

HH23-322

The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at 1540 Pacific Ave N.W. the Cape Meares Community Hall. General District business including New Business, Old Business, 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 Meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-0370.

HH23-321

Tillamook County Transportation District PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Tillamook County Transportation District Board of Directors Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 @ 6:00pm. Persons requiring physical or visual accommodations or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at tillamookbus.com. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 828 8698 0690. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82886980690.

Agenda items will include General Manager’s Financial, Operational, and Service Reports. The agenda also includes Action & Discussion Items, Director’s and staff Comments & Concerns.

HH23-320

JLF 23-128450 TRUSTEE’S NO-

TICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Richard J. Childs, whose address is 309 Miller Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 as grantor to Ticor Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Texana Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated April 22, 2022, recorded May 4, 2022, in the mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2022-02969, Planet Home Lending, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property:

The North Half of Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15 Block 1, A. A MILLERS

ADDITION, in the City of Tillamook, County of Tillamook and State of Oregon. COMMONLY

KNOWN AS: 309 Miller Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,419.47,

from August 1, 2022, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $336.84, plus the sum of $75.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns.

By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $233,396.41, together with accrued interest in the sum of $9,113.78 through May 5, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 4.625% per annum from May 6, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $336.84, plus the sum of $497.01 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on September 27, 2023, at the hour of 9:00

AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, in the City of Tillamook, OR, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his succes sors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any per son named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceed ing dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the ben eficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default com plained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance nec essary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or pay off quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/ Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt re quested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, per sons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive informa tion concerning the lender’s es timated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm. In con struing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” in cludes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in in-

terest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 05-08-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm Telephone: (360) 2602253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647

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PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATERSANITARY AUTHORITY OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

WATER/WASTEWATER

PCJWSA currently has a job opening for the position of Operator-in-Training. The successful applicant will become part of a team providing water and wastewater services to residents of Pacific City/Woods, Oregon.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a monthly salary range of $3,120 - $4,167 DOE plus excellent benefits. Application forms and additional information about benefits, job duties, and minimum qualifications for this position are available online at www.pcjwsa.com Send completed job application to PCJWSA, PO Box 520, Pacific City, OR 97135 or email to rdeloe@pcjwsa.com. Position open until filled.

OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING H22448

Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility is hiring

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Looking for 3 years of clerical or secretarial experience. Apply via oregonjobs.org and search REQ-133975.

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Family Support Specialist

40 hours/week.

CARE’s Family Support Specialist plays a critical role in initializing and maintaining regular, long-term support and providing information to high-risk parents in Tillamook County. Using an Infant Mental Health model, home visits primarily occur in the family’s home and typically last one hour. Visits are family-centered, strength-based and focus on establishing a trusting relationship, assisting in strengthening parent/ child attachment and relationships, improving the family’s support system and increasing the family’s ability to problem solve. Family Support Specialists are responsible for assisting the family in increasing protective factors, establishing family goals, optimizing their child’s development through play, creating positive parent/child interactions, and participating in assessing the child’s growth and development. The Family Support Specialist provides comprehensive support, goal setting, linkages to services, advocacy, and evaluation. The Healthy Families Supervisor supervises the Family Support Specialist.

$19.00-22.00 per hour, based on experience

This position qualifies for CARE’s benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

Work location: CARE Inc., Healthy Families 2310 First St. (Annex), Tillamook, OR 97141

Application instructions: All applicants should email the following to khedlund@careinc.org or drop off at the CARE office 2310 First St. Suite 2, Tillamook, OR 97141

One-page resume with relevant work experience, One-page cover letter, 3 professional references

Amount of $999,999.00 ORS

21.160(1)(c) Filing Fee $594.00

COMES NOW Plaintiffs, ESTATE

OF BARRIE HAWKE AND EXECUTOR AMBER DONAHUE alleges as follows:

PARTIES AND JURISDICTION

1. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff ESTATE OF BARRIE HAWKE (hereinafter “Plaintiff”) was a probate estate filed within the State of Oregon for wrongful death purposes.

2. At all times material hereto, decedent, Barrie Hawke was a driver of a vehicle driven on the roadways in the State of Oregon.

3. At all times material hereto, Defendant BRADLEY DALE MATTSON, JR (hereinafter “Defendant”) was a resident of the State of Oregon.

4. At all times material hereto, decedent, Barrie Hawke, and Defendant were involved in a subject motor vehicle collision in Buxton, Oregon, in Washington County, in the State of Oregon.

COMMON ALLEGATIONS

5. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates paragraphs 1-4.

6. On or about the early evening December 18, 2021, decedent, Barrie Hawke, was the driver of a Dodge Grand Caravan minivan on eastbound Sunset Highway 26 at Conway Road in Buxton, Oregon.

7. On or about the early evening December 18, 2021, Defendant, was a driver of a Chevy Cruz, driving westbound Sunset Highway 26 at Conway Road in Buxton, Oregon.

8. On or about the early evening December 18, 2021, Defendant drove his vehicle across the center line of Sunset Highway 26, causing a head-on collision.

9. Barrie Hawke deceased as a result of the injuries from the crash. Ms. Hawke’s passenger was seriously injured.

10. Defendant was an uninsured driver.

CAUSE OF ACTION (NEGLI-

GENCE)

11. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates paragraphs 1-10.

12.Defendant caused the collision with Plaintiff’s vehicle.

13.Defendant was negligent in one or more of the following particulars:

a.In failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles on the roadway, and particularly for the Plaintiff’s vehicle herein;

b.In failing to keep Defendant’s vehicle under proper and adequate control;

c.In crossing the center lane of the roadway;

d.In driving too fast for conditions; and e.In driving while under the influence.

14. As the foreseeable result of Defendant’s negligence, decedent, Barrie Hawk, suffered severe bodily injuries that result in her death.

DAMAGES

15. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates paragraphs 1-14.

16. As a result of Defendant’s negligence, Plaintiffs have incurred past medical expenses for a total of economic damages in the amount of to be determined at the time of trial.

17.As a result of Defendant’s

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negligence, Plaintiffs suffered $999,999.00 in noneconomic damages for causing severe injuries resulting in death.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, having set out claims against Defendant, Plaintiff prays for judgment against Defendant as follows: 1. In the amount of $999,999.00 for economic and noneconomic damages; and 2. For such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

Dated this 8 day of August, 2023.

Mila M. Boyd /s/ MILA M. BOYD, OSB NO. 090408 Attorney for Plaintiff. 2412 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 mboyd@vancouverlaw.net

HH23-315 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ESTATE OF BARRIE

HAWKE, AND AMBER DONAHUE, EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF BARRIE HAWKE, Plaintiffs, vs. BRADLEY DALE MATTSON, JR.,Defendant.Case No.: 23CV22733 SUMMONS

(Wrongful Death-Negligence Claim) To: BRADLEY DALE MATTSON, JR. You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE TO THE 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 paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days 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 upon the plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. DATED this 8 day of August, 2023. Mila M. Boyd /s/ MILA M. BOYD, OSB NO. 090408 Attorney for Plaintiffs. STATE OF OREGON COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ss.I, the undersigned attorney of record for the plaintiff, certify that the foregoing is an exact and complete copy of the original summons in the above-entitled action. Mila M. Boyd /s/ MILA M. BOYD, OSB NO. 090408 TO THE OFFICER OF OTHER PERSON SERVING THIS SUMMONS: You are hereby direct to serve a true copy of this summons, together with a true copy of the complaint mentioned therein, upon the individual(s) or other legal entity (ies) to whom or which this summons is directed, and to make your proof of service on the reverse hereof or upon a separate similar document which you shall attach hereto. Mila M. Boyd /s/ MILA M. BOYD, OSB NO. 090408

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HH23-314

PUBLIC NOTICE: The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503-842-6388.#65C Elizabeth L Tamayo, #191 Lighthouse Vision Care,#212 Tasina Amos, #310 Cynthia A Allgood,#328 #451 Leroy W Klepper. All items which remain after that time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder online at www.storageauctions.com on August 15th 2023 at 5:00pm.

HH23-313 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

File No. 23-00302OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by James D. Bennett, Jr. and Sandra L. Bennett, as grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company of Oregon, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as beneficiary, dated June 29, 2020, recorded September 9, 2020, in the records of Tillamook County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2020-06011, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: LOTS 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 AND 20, BLOCK 32, MANHATTAN BEACH, IN THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON. APN: 035786 & 035802 Commonly known as: 9595 NE 17th Ave, Rockaway Bch, OR 97136 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE:

$12,498.65 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $312,097.46 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you

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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

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may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: 1. The installments of principal and interest which became due on December 1, 2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that Affinia Default Services, LLC, the undersigned trustee will on November 16, 2023 at the hour of 01:00 PM (PST), as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the front entrance to the Tillamook Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, in the city of Tillamook, county of Tillamook, Oregon 97141, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the

foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. For Sale Information, contact Xome at (800) 7588052 or www.xome.com. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Affinia Default Services, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse

against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Affinia Default Ser-

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Certified:

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

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

Classified 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)

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

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

• School Counselor @ TJHS (40T-24)

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

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

Classified:

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

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

• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary (19 -23)

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

• General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (04 -23)

• SpEd/Special Care Ed. Assistant,

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

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

• 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)

• Custodian, 1.0 FTE @ THS (32-24)

• Food Service Helper @ THS (33-24)

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 2 positions @ South Prairie (35-24)

• SpEd/Special Care EA @ THS (36-24)

• SpEd/Special Care Records Manager @ THS (37-24)

• SpEd/Special Care- SLP Support EA @ THS (38-24)

• Food Service Helper @ Liberty Elementary (39-24)

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 (36X,37X,44X, and 45X-24)

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

• Assistant Football Coach, 2 positions @ TJHS (49X-24)

• Head Football Coach @ TJHS (50X-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 health insurance and retirement benefits (PERS). Tillamook School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer. All employees must pass a crimin al background/fingerprint check.

NOTICE TO INTER-

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated below has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, or they 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 represen-

tative. Dated and first published: July 25 , 2023. Elaine A. Baucom Personal Representative

P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC Attorneys at Law 2308 Third Street

P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141

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

HH23-309 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 PARTI-

TION 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.

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 above-described 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.

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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 obligation, 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)].