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Highway 101 upgrade in Garibaldi underway

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Crews began working on a $10.6-million project to upgrade Highway 101 and pedestrian access in downtown Garibaldi earlier this month and work is expected to last through summer 2025. Once finished, the sidewalks between First and 11th Streets will be replaced, with upgraded ADA accessibility and a small stretch of the road will be repaved.

David House, with the Oregon Department of Transportation’s public affairs office, said that the project is part of normal maintenance operations carried out by the department. The sidewalk upgrade work will bring the city’s accessibility for disabled residents and visitors up to the current standard and meet the needs generated by the city’s grown. A small section of roadway between milepost 55 and 56 will also be repaved as part of the work.

In addition to the repaving and sidewalk replacement, workers will also improve the city’s railroad crossings to make them ADA compliant, add a pullout bus stop, improve drainage and signage, and restripe the roadway.

House said that the work will not force any closures of the

Hoffman Center celebrates two decades

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts marked its 20th anniversary with an all-day festival on August 31, welcoming volunteers and the community for a day filled with artistic activities.

Volunteers staffed tables to let event attendees experience all the center’s offerings, including visual arts, horticulture, clay and writing, before local band Stay Tuned performed in the late afternoon.

The festival began with a welcome ceremony in the center’s Wonder Garden. Executive Director

India Downes-Le Guin welcomed guests before turning the ceremony over to Adria Badagnani.

Badagnani spoke about the center’s integral place in the community and gave a brief history of the nonprofit. Formed in 2004 when Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman left their estate, including a house and vacant property, as well as their savings to the community to start a center for the arts.

Originally housed in the Hoffman’s home, the center constructed a new building in 2006 to house their indoor activities and demolished the house to make way for the Wonder Garden.

Kyler’s Big Heart Benefit to help boost cardiac disease awareness and prevention

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

F ollowing the sudden death of their son, Kyler, earlier this year from a cardiac event, Dennis and Amanda Cavitt have planned a benefit concert for September 7.

Dennis and Amanda said they plan to put proceeds from the concert into a foundation that will support awareness of and training to respond to cardiac diseases for area first responders.

“If I can save some parents from having to go through what we’ve gone through I’d love to do that because it’s just devastated our family,” Dennis said.

Tragedy struck earlier this year while Kyler, 28, was working a carpentry job in the Phoenix suburbs in late May.

Kyler grew up in Garibaldi and played basketball, baseball and football at Nestucca High School. He loved the Oregon coast, but Dennis said that the pay for the job in Arizona was too enticing and Kyler had decided to work there for a year or two before moving back to Tillamook County.

While at work on May 29, Kyler started having severe chest pains and went to the nurse at his worksite who called an ambulance to transport Kyler to the hospital. After arriving at the emergency department, preliminary testing showed that Kyler’s heart was enlarged, and his blood pressure was running high.

Kyler continued to experience severe chest pains while the doctors awaited further results and evaluated next steps. About eight hours after starting to experience chest pains, while exiting the bathroom, Kyler fell to the ground dead and could not be revived.

An autopsy showed that Kyler

had suffered an aortic bisection, a rupture his heart’s aorta that allowed blood to pump into his chest cavity, eventually killing him.

Dennis said that doctors at the hospital had noted fluid in Kyler’s chest on x-rays but that they had failed to diagnose the condition because it typically occurs in older patients with weakened blood vessels. If the condition had been diagnosed, emergency surgery could have saved Kyler’s life.

In the aftermath of the calamity, while beginning to work through the grief, Dennis said that he and Amanda decided they wanted to do something positive in Kyler’s memory and the idea for Kyler’s Big Heart Benefit quickly took shape.

Dennis reached out to his old friend Jacquie Roar, a finalist on 2023’s season of “The Voice”, who signed on to headline the

See KYLER’S, Page A3

Badagnani read a love letter to the arts center that she had composed based on community members’ responses to a survey in the lead up to the festival. It noted that the center had faced funding struggles in the past, notably in 2014, but that it was now on a stable footing. From its origins as a “scrappy little arts place,” Badagnani said that the center had since grown into a professional arts organization on the coast and anchor for the community. She said that center staff and volunteers dreamed of further expansion in the future. Badagnani thanked the thousands of people who

had volunteered since 2004 to help sustain the center and said that it would have been impossible to stay afloat without them and specifically thanked the volunteers who helped organize the festival.

Badagnani invited the crowd to experience the center’s offerings, check out the gallery, which also featured a slide show highlighting the center’s history, and reconvene at 4 p.m. for closing ceremonies ahead of the concert and birthday cake. Plant bingo was hosted in the Wonder Garden with seeds given away as prizes and attendees participated in magnetic poetry, funny faces clay art and life drawing.

Rockaway Beach balloting methodology withstands legal challenge

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

After an extended hearing on August 28, Tillamook Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Hill ruled that the City of Rockaway Beach can proceed with its November city council elections with position numbers on the ballot on August 30.

Numerous citizens spoke on the stand about their belief that the city’s elections would be fairer if they were conducted using an at-large methodology. But Hill found that the current approach was a reasonable interpretation of the city’s charter and ordinances and declined to issue a writ of mandamus to change the city’s ballot.

“It is not the court’s place to determine public policy for the city of Rockaway Beach,” Hill said.

The matter came before the court when two Rockaway Beach Citizens, Daniel Howlett and Justin McMahan, who is running for city council, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus on August 8. The petition alleged that a 2014 change in balloting methodology had been made illegally, without legislative action.

Prior to 2014, the city used an atlarge or block-voting format, with all candidates running against each other and the top vote getters being elected. But starting in 2014, the city began attaching positions to its council seats and requiring candidates to select a seat to contest.

The petition alleged that the change was made without approval from the city council, violating the city’s charter that required such action to change the methodology, and that the city’s elections official had declined to stop using the incorrect ballot.

After a preliminary hearing on August 20, Judge Jonathan Hill set a full hearing for the matter for August 28.

Motion to dismiss

Proceedings commenced with a

hearing on a motion to dismiss the petition for the writ of mandamus, brought by the attorney representing the city, Truman Stone. Stone argued that the petition did not meet the criteria for a writ of mandamus because the relators, Howlett and McMahan, had other remedies available and had waited too long to file the petition. Stone contended that the duo could have filed a statutory appeal or sought declaratory relief to challenge the balloting methodology, and that the writ of mandamus had been filed too long after the 2014 change to electoral procedures.

Volpert, representing Howlett and McMahan, responded that getting the cases on a court’s regular docket would have taken at least a year under normal circumstances, at which point the issue would have been moot. Volpert also said that using 2014 as the starting date for his client’s window to file legal action was unreasonable and said that a July letter from City Manager Luke Shepard informing his clients that the city would not change its voting methodology was the actual precipitating cause of the petition.

Hill said that the petition was of too great an importance to the public with the election fast approaching and denied the motion to dismiss, allowing the petition to proceed to a contested hearing.

Opening remarks

Volpert delivered his opening remarks first and told the court that the petition was a simple legal issue, with his clients only asking for the illegal change in balloting from 2014 to be corrected by the court.

Volpert also preemptively responded to the city’s defense, offered in a written response the week before, that a February ordinance addressing nominating procedures for city positions had codified the balloting methodology. Volpert said that the new

See ROCKAWAY, Page A8

COURTESY PHOTO Kyler at his high school graduation with sister, Kayla, and Dennis and Amanda.

See HIGHWAY 101, Page A10

Community members congregated in the Wonder Garden at the Hoffman Center for the Arts to celebrate its 20th anniversary on August 30.

Hoffman Center Executive Director India Downes-Le Guin welcomes the crowd to the festival.

Feds will auction two wind energy sites off southern Oregon coast in October

ALEX BAUMHARDT

Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Biden administration will seek bids on developing two wind energy sites off Oregon’s southern coast in October.

The announcement on Thursday followed an environmental assessment of the sites off Coos Bay and Brookings by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The analysis found the sites would pose “no significant” impact on people or the environment.

“The advancement of the first offshore wind sale in Oregon marks years of engagement with state partners, tribes, ocean users and industry, and the administration’s commitment to building a thriving and sustainable clean energy industry,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a release.

The release said the sites could generate more than 3.1 gigawatts of renewable energy if fully developed,

enough to power 1 million homes.

The sites would cover 61,200 acres off the coast of Coos Bay and 133,808 acres off the coast of Brookings. The Coos Bay site is 30 miles from the coast and the Brookings area is 20 miles away. The Department of the Interior said the granting of any leases would not constitute approval of development plans. To move forward, they would need to pass an environmental, technical and public reviews, including input from tribes, state and federal agencies and the public.

Five Oregon and California tribes, members of the seafood industry and some locals oppose the developments. Critics said federal officials have failed to be forthright about their plans, and last November, the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians passed a resolution against the sites.

It said the bureau had failed to show that the development would not harm the tribes. In November, Coos County residents will vote on a ballot initiative on the development. A coalition of independent fishing boat operators, seafood companies and industry groups also have asked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to intervene to stop the development.

Oregon needs to switch from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy to meet its emission-reduction goals. The current Climate Protection Program by the Department of Environmental Quality – which needs final approval – set a target of reducing emissions from fossil fuels by 50% by 2035 and by 90% by 2050.

Wind energy could inch Oregon towards that goal but it only accounts for a fraction of the state’s energy use. The Oregon Department of Energy’s latest energy report said wind power accounted for 7% of energy consumption in 2000.

Nationwide plans

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has auctioned five areas off the California coast to develop floating wind energy projects, and it has approved six projects on the East Coast. They’re part of the Biden administration’s plan for up to a dozen offshore wind energy auctions through 2028. The administration is targeting a total of 30 gigawatts of wind energy to be deployed by 2030 – enough to power more than 10 million homes for a year.

Four companies have qualified to bid on Oregon leases: Portland-based Avangrid Renewables, the Spanish companies BlueFloat Energy and Ocean Winds, and the Irish company Mainstream Renewable Power, according to

the ocean energy bureau. Leases are likely to be awarded before Oregon releases its plan for offshore wind development in 2025, and construction would likely take place over the next five years. The projects would need electric transmission systems along the coast to undergo major upgrades.

The state’s planned Offshore Wind Roadmap is part of House Bill 4080 passed this year to lay the foundation for offshore wind energy that complies with labor standards and with community input.

Minor impacts

In its environmental assessment, officials determined that building wind projects in the two areas off Oregon’s Coast would have negligible to moderate impacts on marine mammals and sea turtles due to noise from underwater surveying and potential entanglement in mooring systems and buoys. The most important

factors that could affect marine animals and sea turtles, officials said, are vessels striking wind turbine infrastructure. For marine and coastal birds, the potential harm from underwater noise, boat and air traffic, trash and debris and accidental fuel spills were deemed negligible.

Commercial fisheries are likely to experience minor issues related mainly to increased marine traffic while the projects are being built, officials wrote. The companies developing projects would be required to work with local fisheries to coordinate traffic while installation and surveying is underway. Recreational fishing, specifically albacore and tuna fisheries in Coos County or near Coos Bay, could be adversely affected intermittently over a five-year term, but the report said officials said they expect a full recovery to recreational fishing once construction is done.

The projects would bring an economic boost to coastal ports and counties by creating jobs and bringing people to the area during construction. But the report said the economic impact would be short term and difficult to measure.

The report identified few economic bonuses for nearby tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and the agency said it would consult with tribes on any project proposals and would include tribes in the environmental reviews.

Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day -

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day offers opportunities to give back and work to maintain our natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes.

Lend a hand clearing weeds and invasive ivy from recent plantings established at Cape Lookout State Park.

During the winter, WEBS volunteers helped OR State Parks staff plant a large variety of native trees, shrubs, and plants. For this event, park staff along with WEBS volunteers, will be on hand to supervise participants who will be clearing around the established winter plantings, removing unwanted plants that may slow their growth. “Our goal is aimed at improving and restoring the habitat within the park”, says WEBS director Chrissy Smith.

If possible, we ask participants to provide their own:

• Work gloves

• Hand pruners

• Shovels

• Appropriate gear for Oregon Coast in September

• It is also recommended that participants bring a reusable water bottle, and snacks.

Get more information and find a link to register on our website at: https://www. netartsbaywebs.org/events

Consider donating:

Your donation helps in supporting the work of our organization. Every little bit helps. All of our workshops, classes, and events are free.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going, and

growing.

If you would like to donate, you can donate on our website.

WEBS and partners are hosting this event as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Led by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.

Learn more about Explore Nature at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.

Connect with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online! Website: www.netartsbaywebs.org

Social: @netartsbaywebs

Tillamook County criminal convictions

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On May 15, Ronald Dale Warren, 58, was found guilty by a jury on one count of assault in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, both committed on or about December 7, 2023. On May 16, Warren was found guilty by Judge Jonathan Hill of failure to appear in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about February 12. On August 23, Warren was sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

On June 13, Jerry E. Neumiller, II, 43, was found guilty by Judge Mari Garric Trevino on one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about October 9, 2023.

On August 1, Neumiller was sentenced to five days in jail and was ordered to pay a $100 fine and $500 in restitution.

On July 22, Harlan John Brosa, Jr., 66, pled guilty to one count of failing to register as a sex offender, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 28. Brosa was sentenced to 20 days

in jail and ordered to pay a $100 fine. On July 29, Gerardino Gregorio Herrera, 25, pled guilty to one count of failure to perform the duties of a driver relating to property damage, a class A violation, committed on or about May 10. Gregorio Herrera was ordered to pay a $440 traffic fine.

On July 30, Raymond Dale Burt, Jr., 44, pled no contest to one count of public indecency, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about July 13, and one count of criminal trespass in the second degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about July 14. Burt was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On July 30, Brian Tierail Kvasnikoff, 19, pled no contest to one count of assault in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 28, 2023, and one count of attempt to commit a class C/ unclassified felony, assaulting a police officer, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 2. Kvasnikoff was sentenced to time served in jail.

On July 31, Devin Kelly Hyde, 34, pled no contest to one count of harassment, a

class B misdemeanor, committed on or about April 11. Hyde was sentenced to five days in jail.

On August 5, Edgar Quevedo Rocha, 27, was sentenced on one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about February 25, 2023, to which he pled guilty on April 24, 2023. Quevedo Rocha was sentenced to two years’ probation and his driver’s license was suspended for one year.

On August 5, Raul Martinez Ponce, 28, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about August 1, 2020. Martinez Ponce was sentenced to two days in jail and two years’ probation, his driver’s license was suspended for one year and he was ordered to pay $2,628 in fees and fines.

On August 8, Quentin Thomas Darby, 26, pled no contest to one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about March 20. Darby was sentenced to 15 days in jail.

On August 15, Nicholas

Lawrence Gefre, 35, pled no contest to one count of criminal trespass in the second degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about July 8. Gefre was sentenced to 15 days in jail.

On August 16, Oreain J Pearson, 21, pled no contest to one count of sexual abuse in the second degree, a class C felony, committed on or about December 17, 2023, and one count of strangulation, a class C felony, committed on or about December 19, 2023. Pearson was sentenced to 57 months’ probation and ordered to register as a sex offender.

On August 19, Benjamin Michael Bowman, 41, pled no contest to one count of prohibited acts at an archaeological site, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about December 17, 2023. Bowman was sentenced to one year on probation and ordered to pay a $100 fine.

On August 19, Linda Lee Wisner, 63, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of assault in the third degree-DUII, a class B felony, both committed on or about July 17, 2023.

Wisner was sentenced to 19 months in prison, 364 days in Tillamook county jail and three years’ post-release supervision, and her driver’s license was suspended for three years.

On August 20, Daniel Robert Essary, 37, pled no contest to one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about July 4. Essary was sentenced to ten days in jail and two years’ probation.

On August 23, Vincent Anthony Gingerich, 21, pled no contes to one count of harassment, a class A violation, committed on or about July 25. Gingerich was assessed a $440 fine.

On August 23, Matthew Oge, 42, pled no contest to one count of coercion, a class C felony, committed on or about September 3, 2021. Oge was sentenced to two years in prison and two year’s post-release supervision.

On August 26, Skipper Rosemary Aufdermauer, 30, pled no contest to one count of recklessly endangering another person, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about May 26. Aufdermauer was sentenced to two

years’ probation and ordered to pay a $100 fine.

On August 25, Adolfo Chacon Alvarez, 50, pled no contest to one count of taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation of wildlife law or rule with culpable mental state, a class A violation, committed on or about May 26. Chacon Alvarez’s fishing license was suspended for three years, and he was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On August 26, Luis Miguel Farias Sanchez, 35, pled guilty to one count of violation of wildlife law with culpable mental state, a class A violation, committed on or about July 20. Farias Sanchez was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On August 26, Samantha Guadalupe Farias, 30, pled guilty to one count of violation of wildlife law with culpable mental state, a class A violation, committed on or about July 20. Guadalupe Farias was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On August 26, Patrick Eugene Lynch, 68, pled no contest to one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about June 20. Lynch was sentenced to 20 days in jail.

U.S. 101 traffic will be open to one lane with traffic flaggers 24/7 into September

ODOT assessing damage to a bridge four miles north of Manzanita

A bridge on U.S. 101 in Oswald West State Park will be open to a single lane with traffic flagging 24/7 into September. We are assessing damage to the Necarney Creek Bridge and do not have an estimate of when we can start repair work or reopen the other lane.

A section of concrete sidewalk and guardrail collapsed sometime Thursday on the bridge located four

miles north of Manzanita. We closed the bridge at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday so that we could inspect the structure. We found it was safe to open one lane and start flagging traffic by 6:45 p.m. Because we’re heading into a busy holiday travel weekend, we urge north coast travelers to plan extra time into their trips on U.S. 101. Before hitting the road anywhere in Oregon, visit Tripcheck.com for current highway travel conditions. Oregon State Park staff at Oswald West State Park alerted Manzanita Police Department about the damage at about 4 p.m. Thursday.

Manzanita Police notified ODOT and closed the lane next to the collapsed section immediately. By 4:30 p.m., we asked the police to close the bridge fully as a precaution until we could inspect it.

We believe the bridge was struck by a vehicle Thursday but have not received any reports of a crash or heard from witnesses.

The Necarney Creek Bridge was built in 1937, and the section that collapsed is a part of the original concrete sidewalk and guardrail. We installed a modern tubular guardrail along the concrete guardrail in 2008 to increase protection for vehicles.

Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity thanks Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for generous investment in volunteer recruitment

Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) is thrilled to announce and extend our deepest gratitude to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for their generous $7,500 investment in our volunteer recruitment efforts. This incredible contribution has been instrumental in enhancing our capacity to engage more volunteers

in our mission of building affordable homes and performing critical repairs for low-income homeowners in Tillamook County. With this matching grant from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, TCHFH was able to purchase thousands of dollars worth of essential tools for our volunteers and provide incentive swag to

reward and encourage repeat volunteerism. This support has been crucial in enabling us to increase the number of households we are able to assist, ensuring that more families in need have access to safe, affordable housing. Volunteers are the backbone of TCHFH, and thanks to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, we are able to continue expand-

ing our volunteer program. This year, we were honored to have First Lutheran Church of Richmond youth volunteer with us for the 20th consecutive year and to host annual volunteers from Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC). Additionally, we successfully held two Women Build events that were met with great enthusiasm and success. TCHFH remains com-

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concert, with Scott Casey and the Gentlemen Bandits scheduled as an opening act.

A friend offered the use of their moribund 501(c)(3) to receive the proceeds from the benefit concert while the couple works through the paperwork to form their own. Dennis said that the

mitted to building affordable homes that will be sold with permanent affordability covenants, ensuring that these homes remain affordable for generations to come. The generous investment from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund is helping us make this vision a reality.

We invite everyone to join the fun and make a difference in our community! Those interested in volunteering can connect with our building coordinator, Russel Rempel, by signing up at this link (https://tillamookhabitat.org/volunteer/ volunteer-forms-2/) or by calling or texting 406-3141196. Together, we are building a better, stronger, and more affordable community for all.

plan is to use the money raised by the first benefit concert to purchase lifesaving equipment for local fire districts and departments and pay for training for their staff and volunteers, with an emphasis on cardiac conditions.

In the future, Dennis envisions the foundation adding initiatives focused on preventative measures and educational outreach.

Dennis said that since Kyler’s passing, he has become convinced that the

chemicals and preservatives being added to food are causing a health crisis in young people. Kyler was overweight but did not have any symptoms of high blood pressure or cardiac disease. By increasing awareness of the increasing risk of cardiac events in younger people, Dennis and Amanda hope that they can prevent other families from going through a similar tragedy.

“It’s about saving people and awareness, that’s my biggest goal,” Dennis said.

COURTESY PHOTO

Kyler with his sister Kayla and father Dennis.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A time for dialogue and action

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a designated time for communities to come together to raise awareness and provide resources that can help prevent suicide. Sarah Ermer, the Prevention Specialist at Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC), emphasizes the importance of this month in fostering open conversations about mental health and suicide.

“Suicide Prevention Awareness Month really aims to open a dialogue about suicide and get

people talking about it,” Sarah explains. “This helps reduce some of the stigma that comes with discussing mental health and suicide. For anyone who has experienced a suicide loss or struggles themselves, it’s important to recognize they are not alone—there’s a wider community conversation happening, and the community cares.”

Understanding the risk

Suicide is a global crisis that takes over 800,000 lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. In agricultural communities like Tillamook, the rate of suicide is three times higher than the national average. “There’s a lot of uncertainty around agriculture—so many factors impact livelihood,” Sarah says. Though beneficial for production and work ethic, there’s often a culture of self-reliance which can lead to a reluctance to seek help. Additionally, the accessibility of firearms in agricultural communities increases the risk.

Dispelling myths and promoting awareness

One of the most dangerous misconceptions about suicide is that discussing it will make the situation worse. Sarah is quick to dispel this myth. “One of the big misconceptions is that asking someone about suicide will put the idea in their head. That is well established to be a myth.” She stresses the importance of being proactive if you’re concerned about a loved one. “Ask the question. It shows you are willing to have a difficult conversation - that’s really what QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is based on. It goes into more detail on how to have these conversations. If you can, take a QPR course.”

The QPR Gatekeeper training is a community mental health intervention that was listed on SAMSHA’s National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices as an effective suicide prevention training. QPR welcomes people of all backgrounds and knowledge levels, and provides a community space to learn, prac-

It is easy to forget about the health of our skin, but it is important that we don’t. Even living on the cloudy coast, we must protect our skin each time we go outside by wearing sunscreen. In addition to wearing sunscreen, it is best to check your skin at least one time per month for any new marks or changes. If you have any questions or concerns about your skin, Dr. Dale Westrom provides dermatological services on Wednesdays from 9AM-5PM.

tice, and empower a deeper understanding of suicide prevention. This training is offered at no cost to members of the community by Sarah, TFCC’s Prevention Specialist.

September events and initiatives

Throughout September, TFCC is hosting events to educate and engage the community in suicide prevention efforts.

• On Wednesday September 11th, there will be a rock painting event organized by the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition (TCSPC) at Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) to raise awareness from 6-8pm. Paint positive messages on rocks and learn more about suicide prevention resources. This event is open to people of all ages.

• On Thursday September 12th, a QPR Training and Crafts will be held at Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC). The QPR Training will be from 5-6 PM followed by crafts, snacks, and a chance to connect from 6-7pm. Preregistration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome as well. Go to bit.ly/qprcrafts or email sarahe@tfcc.org to sign up for QPR, crafts, or both.

Additional resources and support

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential service anyone may call, text, or online chat when experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. Calls are available in both English and Spanish.

• The AgriStress Helpline is a dedicated resource for those in farming, ranching, fisheries, and forestry communities, available 24/7 at 833-897-2474. Calls and texts are answered within

30 seconds, with immediate intervention for those at imminent risk and relevant resources provided to others, along with 24-hour followup support.

Taking action

Suicide prevention is not just about intervening in moments of crisis. “There is an idea in the public health prevention realm that all prevention is suicide prevention. Connecting people to resources for substance use, gambling, or domestic violence before they reach a crisis point is also suicide prevention,” Sarah says.

“Just being someone who is willing to listen without judgment and being willing to talk openly and nonjudgmentally about mental health can make a huge difference,” Sarah advises. As we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let’s foster a supportive community where individuals feel safe discussing their mental health challenges. By recognizing the warning signs, engaging in meaningful conversations, and connecting people with resources, we can make a significant impact in preventing suicide and supporting those in our community.

TAPA’s Over The River audition announcement

The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce auditions for first production of the 2024/25 season, Over The River and Through The Woods, written by Joe DiPietro and will be directed by Berta Limbaugh. Auditions will be held at TAPA’s Barn Community Playhouse – located at 12th & Ivy in Tillamook – on September 7 and 8 at 2 p.m.. Performance dates will be weekends December 6 to December 22.

Auditions are open to everyone, ages vary. Those interested in an audition packet are asked to email producer Chris Chiola at tapaatthebarn@gmail.com

• Nick Cristano: 20’s-30’s

• Frank Gianelli:

50’s-80’s

• Aida Gianelli: 50’s-80’s

• Nunzio Cristano:

50’s-80’s

• Emma Cristano:

50’s-80’s

• Caitlin O’Hare:

20’s-30’s

Nick Cristano may be living the life of a modern young professional in New York City, but his loving grandparents never let him forget where he belongs: in New Jersey, in the bosom

of his tenacious, tenderhearted, loud, loving, and well-fed Italian-American grandparents, who live two doors down from each other in Hoboken, and who lavish all of their affection on their last unmarried grandchild. Faithfully, Nick goes “over the river” to Grandma’s house every week for Sunday dinner. When he is offered an important promotion in Seattle, Washington, Nick threatens to break this routine by a distance of some 2,800 miles! Frank, Aida, Emma, and Nunzio are heartbroken at the prospect of their beloved grandson raising a family all the way across the country — or worse, not raising a family at all. Besides the usual tactics of emotional blackmail, in order to keep him safe at home, these wily elders cook up a matchmaking scheme, inviting lovely nurse Caitlin O’Hare over for Sunday dinner. Will the prospect of true love keep Nick from moving across the country? Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. Joe DiPietro’s intimate family comedy featuring a mature cast is a beloved staple of theaters across the United States.

Air Museum collecting September 11 stories

With the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, approaching, the Tillamook

Air Museum is working to compile local stories from the day. Air Museum Curator Christian Gurling said that the museum plans to share photos relating to the anniversary on its social media every day in the week leading up to the 11th. Gurling, who lived in New York when the attacks took place, said that everyone has a story to tell, and he thought that the anniversary represented a good opportunity for Tillamook locals to share theirs.

Please email your stories to cgurling@tillamookair. com and several will be selected for inclusion in next week’s edition of the Headlight Herald.

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Consider cold temperatures’ impact

In last week’s opinion piece by Senator Merkley, he described his concern with the current increase of warming temperatures. He echoed a statement made by President Biden in July; that “extreme heat is now the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States.” I understand senator Merkley’s concern and his eagerness to share that concern with the voting public. But so often, in their eagerness

to stress a subject, politicians might (unintentionally, of course!) misstate some facts. In a recent article appearing in several national news sources, the actual figures for the U.S were 6,000 deaths per year in the U.S. due to extreme heat (hyperthermia. Senator Merkley “estimated” 11,000). and 152,000 deaths per year due to cold (hypothermia). 12,000 of these due to unusually” extreme cold.” The bottom

line: More people (25 times more) in this country are still killed by cold weather than by hot weather. Should we pay attention to the increases in temperatures? Of course, but in the zeal to do so, failing to report the accurate relevant facts is damaging to advocacy (and credibility) in the long run.

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Prejudice, sexism, and bigotry, a terrifying dystopian reality in Tillamook, Oregon

Over the past five months, the administrative leadership in the Tillamook School District has been lobbying for the removal of the multicultural text How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez. This young adult novel, part of the approved district curriculum, underwent extensive review in 2022 and is also endorsed by the state board of education as an approved Language Arts material. However, leadership in Tillamook has taken a different stance—despite the fact that they have never read the text and despite its optional use in 10th-grade classrooms.

During the August 12 school board meeting, things came to a head as Charlotte Ellis, wife of Superintendent El-

lis, recommended the removal of the novel from the curriculum. This recommendation came after a curriculum review committee meeting took place June 29. Though some have called into question the legitimacy of the committee due to the lack of adherence to board policy IIA-AR(2) -Complaints About Curriculum or Instructional Material. Regardless, the recommendation was passed on to the school board, who, apart from Kris Lachenmeier, had not read the material. Lachenmeier, the only informed voting party, voted to keep the book as a reading option for our students. Unfortunately, all other board members do not share her belief in freedom, diversity, and anti-censorship.

As a community member and parent, I am deeply disturbed by this uninformed abuse of power, which has led to censorship in our once free schools. Such actions create a terrifyingly dystopian reality. Throughout history, book banning and censorship of materials has never been the practice of free, democratic, and just societies. Instead, it is a hallmark of regimes like China, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union.

I moved my family to Tillamook because I believed in the values of freedom and respect for individual rights that this community upheld. It is shocking to see our school board, principals, and superintendent failing to uphold these values.

School board should consider reversing book removal

I do not currently have children or grandchildren in the Tillamook School District, but I pay taxes in this district, and I care deeply about the quality of education the students TSD is turning out into the world. Hiding, banning, removing books from school libraries or curriculum, reduces rigorous education, which our students deserve. Books are tools for understanding complex issues; limiting young people’s access to complex issues does not protect them from these issues. If our high-achieving students are not given the opportunity to read books with complex and

challenging issues and can discuss them under the guidance of a teacher, they will be at a loss when they go to college. Also, many of the issues in such books are issues the students themselves are likely to face. I believe they should have the opportunity to face them, and think about them, in the pages of books before they face them in the real world.

I understand that some of the students were uncomfortable with the topic in one of the most recent books taken off the10th grade reading curriculum. Is that so bad? Again, do we want our students going off to college

without ever thinking about or facing uncomfortable situations? I would rather see them feel uncomfortable in the safety of the classroom and gain an understanding of how to handle the situation, than to face it without that classroom learning.

Reading is a foundational skill, critical to future learning. I would like the community to consider that removing books from libraries is a slippery slope that could lead to government censorship and lead to the erosion of our country’s commitment to freedom of expression. Do not think that this could not happen here in America.

Gardening Matters: New nurseries

I love going into Portland to see my family and was able to do just that at the end of August to fill in with the grandchildren when their parents needed to work but before school had started. We always find fun things to do, and this visit was no exception. A trip to the Portland Art Museum to see their exhibit of Impressionist paintings was high on the list.

But our son Gene and daughter-in-love Rebecca have redesigned their back yard to make room for a new patio and large, long planter so a trip to a nursery was in the offering. I am so glad Rebecca likes to garden as much as I do, and we have great fun comparing plantings and possibilities.

For size and variety of stock, you can’t beat the Portland Nursery. I love to go in the Spring just to see what new things they have in stock. Yes, it can be a madhouse around Mother’s Day, but that is part of the fun: being around other people who love flowers and plants.

But tucked in here and there throughout the city are these little pockets of specialty nurseries.

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there yet. I am sure I will find a reason some day to check it out.

Arium Botanicals on MLK Boulevard is a great place to find house plants at any time of the year. They have what they call a curated collection of rare and hard-to-find plants at a wide variety of sizes and prices. And they have just the right pot for whatever plant you find you “need.”

Bonine was very helpful when I had some questions about an Abutilon megapotamicum ‘Red’ that I wanted to bring to the coast. He assured me it would thrive here and, since I know other Abutilon – also known as flowering maples - do well here, I am giving it a try.

However, while Xera Plants will take emailed orders, they don’t take phone orders, and they don’t ship so you will have to stop by and collect your order. Luckily, I have family in the city that would be willing to pick up an order should I have one. And I am sure I will. But, in the meantime, Xera Plants will be contributing some of their plants to the Hoffman Center’s “Wonder Garden Plant Sale” in Manzanita on September 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Might be a good place to check out the quality of their plants before driving to Portland.

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Parents have a right to guide their children’s reading. A small group of parents should not dictate what books the rest of us read.

I ask that the TSD Board consider a reversal of the decision they made at the August 12, 2024, school board meeting to remove a book from the 10th grade reading curriculum.

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But we also found a new-to-us nursery on the corner of SE Clay and 11th Street called Xera Plants. Tucked away on a corner, it doesn’t look like they have many plants. But once you go through the gate, you will find all sorts of varieties of plants that, once established, will do well with little water. I had found Xera Plants online (xeraplants. com) when I was researching tall shade plants, and they have a helpful website. Xera focuses on plants that are native and thus adapted to the PNW climate. The day I visited, the bees were all over the plants, making me think this was a good place to pick up pollinator plants. Nice to know that they grow all their plants at their facility near Sherwood, using sustainable organic practices. Co-owner Paul

Now you may be thinking, “But we shouldn’t plant anything now, right?” While I don’t recommend planting in July or August, the warm days of September will be a fine time to put in a new plant or perhaps move an older one. Just be sure you water it every few days until the rains return. The warmer soils of early September will give the roots a chance to establish before the winter sets in.

I do prefer to shop at our local nurseries when I can, but it is also fun to try new places and see what else is on display in the Portland area, especially when I can combine it with a trip to stay with family.

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D on Backman from Bay City will be at the Barbara Bennett Community Center at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 4, to reprogram Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) radios. Don will also instruct radio users on how to connect to the Bay City repeater. GMRT radios operate on line of sight. Our emergency preparedness team all have them, and some other community members do, too. They will be of inestimable value when the Big One knocks out our regular communications systems, including cell phones. If you would like information about the radios, email Pam Robenolt at pjrobe10@

I n this week’s fencepost, I decided to take the liberty of giving my readers an opportunity to get to know everybody’s favorite librarian a little bit better, as she found herself with no events or other news to share. Below was a delightful exchange with said favorite local librarian, June Ekborg. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I did:

Finn: What got you interested in librarian work?

June: An amazing librarian. Like many people, I always loved and supported

Do you know about Turnstone Commons? It’s a thirty-unit apartment building in the former Kilchis House which is located near Tillamook County Fairgrounds east of downtown Tillamook. The units are studios and one-bedrooms with kitchenettes, available to Tillamook County residents exclusively; one resident per unit needs to have a qualifying mental illness. There are

gmail.com. Pam says the radios cost less than $70 on Amazon, and she has basic instructions for usage and radio etiquette. A local surfer posted a picture of a giant lion’s mane jellyfish on MeWe, a social media site. The beached creature looked to be about three feet in diameter. These jellyfish are a translucent brown with a reddish center and have hundreds of long, hair-like tentacles—and they sting. Watch out, longboarders, skimboarders, and others in the water. Checking online, I learned that lion’s mane jellyfish are bioluminescent, meaning they produce their own light. Interesting critters

libraries I just rarely made the time to visit. My loss. Anyhow, I worked full-time in a school office while taking courses part-time to earn my degree. I took a couple library courses and the school librarian allowed me to do some graded projects for the library. I fell in love with the work.

Finn: So, why in Garibaldi?

June: I live here. I feel incredibly lucky to have a fulfilling job that serves my community. The people here are pretty great too. Oh, and did I mention that

income guidelines (tenants who qualify will meet minimum and maximum income requirements). And a background check and lack of negative rental history are needed as well, but having no rental history will not count against a prospective tenant. If this housing appeals to you or someone in your orbit, please go to www.tfcc.org/ turnstone-commons for more information. A harm reduction syringe

we have around here. Sea stars are coming back to our beach. After several years of a wasting syndrome, we are now seeing them return. In fact, we have more than the usual five-legged sea star. Sunflower sea stars, which can have up to 24 limbs, have been spotted here. Sunflower sea stars keep the purple sea urchins in check. When the sea star wasting disease nearly wiped out our sea stars, the sea urchin population boomed—and sea urchins eat kelp, so our kelp forests declined by more than two-thirds (per the Oregon Kelp Alliance). Kelp forests harbor the little sea creatures that our gray

I get to work above a fire station? How cool is that? Thank you firefighters.

Finn: What future would you like to see for the City’s little library that could?

June: In my ideal world, every Garibaldian would have a library card and use it to access our services and materials to meet their wants and needs. Libraries are so much more than just books. Of course, there is nothing like a good book.

Finn Three books everyone should read? Why?

June: I firmly believe in the idea of the right book,

exchange happens from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on second Wednesdays (September 11) at our own Hebo Fire Hall. The address is 30710 U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo. The service is offered at the same time four Wednesdays a month. On first and third Wednesdays go to Ivy Avenue Wellness Center, at 11th and Ivy in Tillamook. Fourth Wednesday exchanges happen at the Upper parking lot of North County Food Bank, 278 Rowe Street in Wheeler. Kiawanda Community Center will host a “Mommy and Me at the KCC” play group, sponsored by Fiddlestick Toys. It’s a monthly meet up for families with young children to socialize, play together and find support. The event is planned from 8:30-10 a.m. on Thursday, September 12.

As volunteers at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, we track the questions visitors ask when they come into the Caboose.

Overwhelmingly, those questions concern the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

whales eat, thus the whale population was reduced. It’s all interrelated, folks. The community’s condolences to the Watkins family, one of the founding families of Cape Meares. They lost Cheryl Lee (Watkins) Dowling, daughter of Bob and

in the right hand at the right time. Because we are all unique, the answer is dependent on the reader and what they may need or want

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The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive, in Pacific City. Remember that Oregon Coast Bank is sponsoring a “School Supplies Drive” to benefit students of Nestucca Valley School District. They need:100 page composition notebooks, Crayola colored pencils, 24 packs of Crayola crayons, fine tipped Crayola markers, facial tissue (large boxes preferred), folders with

(OCSR)—a natural as we’re in a vintage caboose. So, the Chamber recently set up a ride for volunteers to participate in the whole experience, from booking our tickets to enjoying the incredible scenery along the way from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi and back.

If you haven’t ridden the train yet, the next few weeks should be the perfect time. September is a transitional month for coastal weather, of course, but when it’s good, it’s exquisite.

Our ride began by traveling slowly on the western side of 101, past familiar downtown landmarks. If you’re quick, you can catch a glimpse of Twin Rocks at the end of Minnehaha Street.

From there, the train goes through our coastal forest, with firs, alders and ferns meeting to create a green canopy over the vintage rail cars. Then the ride passes lakes and wetlands, dotted on this day with water-lily blooms atop the dark water. As the train passes Camp Magruder, the tracks cross the lake surface, with a smaller area to the east and the larger lake to the west.

South of Barview Jetty with its crossing gates and ringing bells, the vistas open up to the broad, sparkling surface of Tillamook Bay.

Construction on the south jetty shows heavy equipment placing the immense boulders we’ve seen being transported down 101 for some time now. Here, the forest comes down to the left side of the train’s southbound odyssey, while the right

Barbara Watkins, last month at age 77. The obituary for this vibrant, fun-loving woman appeared in the Aug. 20 edition of this paper; do go back and read about her full life. We trust that warm memories will help her family and friends get through this difficult time.

Cape Meares resident Butch Freedman will be leading another of his popular writing workshops this fall. “Telling Our Stories: A Memoir Writing Workshop” will be offered in six, two-hour sessions (10 a.m.–noon) on Thursdays from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31. The sessions will emphasize discovering important, meaningful life stories and getting them down on paper. Participants will work collaboratively to shape their stories and give feedback to other writers in a safe and non-judgmental space. The cost is a suggested $50 donation to the Cape Meares Community Association. To register or for more information, email Butch at: rfreedman33@gmail.com. Mark your calendar to attend two important presentations on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.–noon at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. The first will be on wildfire protection and the second on septic systems and our watershed. More about both of these topics in next week’s column.

at a specific point in time. So, I find it impossible to limit my answer to just three titles. I’m happy to provide recommendations based on interests. I can answer in this way… Everyone should read a book that teaches them something, a book that makes them laugh out loud, and any book they want –just because. There, that’s three books.

But, I didn’t let her get away with that last answer, so I rephrased the question, asking her what three books would she recommend I read and what 3 would she

bottom pockets, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, index cards, looseleaf paper (college ruled preferred), #2 pencils, large pink pearl erasers, red ink pens, rulers that include centimeters and inches, and spiral notebooks (100 page and college ruled preferred), Items may be delivered to Pacific City’s branch of Oregon Coast Bank; it’s located on Brooten Road, south of the flashing light. If you have trouble keeping the lights or heat going in Tillamook County, consider accessing Tillamook P.U.D.’s Customer Assistance Program. Donated funds (matched by the P.U.D.) are made available at Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE) at 9:00 a.m. each Monday. The address is 2310 First Street, Tillamook. Households who

recommend my toddler twins read.

And like a librarian, she didn’t directly tell me. Oh, no. She made me discover the answer for myself. She picked out the three books I should read and the three books said twins should read, and instead of telling me the titles, she reserved them at the library for us to pick up and read. They should be here this week. And, in exchange, she reserved the Fredrik Backman novella I told her to read.

have received a pink “shut off notice” from the PUD may present that bill (along with other documentation) to qualify for assistance with up to 75% of the past due amount. This can be a godsend for sure. We who can afford to should be reminded to donate what we can (with our PUD payment) to support our neighbors in need. There is a burn ban in effect in South Tillamook County. We are to do no open burning in piles or barrels. Happy birthday this week to: Tucker Bassett, Jim Dieringer, Aurora Dillon, Juliana Fitch, Jeff Geil, Sawyer Lane, Andrea Oulman, Natasha Owens, Mike Polivka, Steve Shiels, Teresa Smith, Andrea Sousa, Zachary Spidell, Skyler Wallace, Ray Wilkinson and Shawn Woods.

reveals some of my favorite sea stacks on this part of the coast: the Three Graces and Crab Rock.

Like most Rockaway Beach residents, this is the familiar way to Tillamook for our weekly grocery run. And I never tire of passing the Three Graces, especially when I can drop the two-seater’s top and feel rather than merely see the vast panoply of forest, sky, and water over and around me, it’s different on the train. There’s none of the tension of traffic, whether from distracted tourists or gargantuan logging trucks: it’s just you, the forest, the sea and the sky and the waters reflecting the sun in its long arc into the Pacific. Next you’re treated to the historic Garibaldi Coast Guard Boathouse. Built in 1936 for the purpose of launching rescue boats, it was decommissioned in the early 1970s when the Coast Guard upgraded their fleet. The newer, larger and more powerful boats are visible in the modern facility just east of the old boathouse. But several organizations have stepped in to restore the 1936 building, which rests on pilings about 1/4 mile from the

shore. It’s well worth arranging a visit. Finally, after a leisurely 30-minute ride that covers five miles, the train comes to rest in Garibaldi, where the OCSR is building a new depot. Our trip involved only the minimal 30-minute layover—the same that riders from Garibaldi have when they reach Rockaway Beach. For that reason, I advise visitors that when they purchase their tickets, whether on line or on the train, they can select a later return trip. 30 minutes is barely enough for travelers to Rockaway to grab an ice cream cone at the Sea Breeze or snacks and drinks at Joe’s. About all they have time for is a short stroll out to where South 1st ends in front of the Sand Dollar, though they’re rewarded with a spectacular view of Twin Rocks.

In addition to the Coastal Excursion, OCSR is currently running two more Moonlight Excursions, September 14th and 20th. Then, beginning the weekend of the 27th, the Fall Splendor Excursions begin. Departing from Rockaway Beach, the trip to Wheeler lasts just over 2 hours, including a 45-minute layover. This excursion continues Fridays through Sundays until November 17. For more information on prices and schedule or to purchase tickets, see the OCSR Web site at https://oregoncoastscenic.org/. Be sure to note whether you’re departing from Rockaway Beach or Garibaldi and choose your return trip with enough time to enjoy your destination.

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OBITUARIES

Donald J. Becker

May 23, 1951 ~ July 27, 2024

Donald James Becker passed away on July 27 in his Hillsboro home after a brave battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 23 1951 in Portland to Walter and Wilma Becker. Don lived most of his early years with his Aunt Helen and Uncle Marvin Lee in Wheeler Oregon. He graduated early from Neahkahnie High School and briefly attended Oregon State University. Don soon married and joined the Navy where he proudly served aboard the USS Hancock during the Vietnam War, he continued to serve until 1985. During his years in the Navy, he remarried and was stationed in Guam, Seattle and Whidbey Island. After leaving the

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service, Don went to work as a salesman for Baldor Electric Motors. Don retained this position until retiring in 2015. Don is survived by his 2 children, DJ (Angie) and

Brittany (Rob), 3 grandchildren Halley (Tynan), Payton, and Owen and his brother Walt (Janet). Don was a much beloved member of the family and will always be remembered for being the first to arrive to any gathering with a couple of bottles of Prosecco in hand. He was very excited to know that he had a great-granddaughter on the way, we will definitely be thinking of him at her birth. Don enjoyed playing and watching golf, video and board games with family, and always knowing the answers on Jeopardy. Don will be missed by all who knew him, he was taken from us far too soon. A Memorial is planned in his honor in October.

Tillamook hosts QPR and crafts event

SOS Tillamook is hosting an evening of crafts, snacks, and learning about suicide prevention. The first hour will consist of a QPR training, followed by an hour of crafting and socializing.

When: Thursday, September 12 QPR training: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Crafts: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Tillamook Bay Community College

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What is QPR?

QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer.” QPR is a suicide prevention training that helps participants recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to help a person in crisis.

Plan on attending? Let us know Go to bit.ly/qprcrafts

or email sarahe@tfcc.org to sign up for QPR, crafts, or both. Signing up helps us know how many people to plan for, but anyone is welcome to attend, even if you don’t sign up in advance. Space is limited, so signing up is encouraged. Feel free to join us for one or both parts.

You do not need to attend QPR to come do crafts, and you don’t have to stay for crafts after QPR.

Oregon Coastal Futures Project recognized

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A transdisciplinary team of Oregon State University researchers, Extension specialists and students dedicated to helping coastal communities adapt to natural hazards has been recognized as one of four regional winners of the Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award.

The Oregon Coastal Futures Project is one of four regional award winners announced today by the Association of Public and Landgrant Universities (APLU). The winners will compete for the C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award, the top honor nationally for this type of initiative. The Magrath Award will be announced in November.

“As a modern, land-grant university, OSU partners with communities to solve of some of our state’s greatest challenges,” OSU President Jayathi Murthy said. “The Oregon Coastal Futures Project is a shining example of how transdisciplinary research and teaching can combine with community engagement to benefit all Oregonians.”

Oregon’s coastal counties are susceptible to sea level rise, coastal storms, and the rupture of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which could lead to a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami. In response to a request from Oregon’s coastal communities, OSU launched the Oregon Coastal Futures Project with community partners to improve the ability of underserved and rural residents to prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis, storms and rising sea levels.

The project uses a collaborative approach to consider social, economic and ecological costs and benefits of adaptation strategies. The project collects social, economic, natural and infrastructure data to create nuanced equitable adaptation policies that examine how assets could best be protected and made accessible to community members after a disaster.

Peter Ruggiero, a professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences who leads Oregon Coastal Futures, said the project’s success started with working closely with a Community Advisory Council comprised of nongovernmental organization

representatives and agency personnel, who provided deep experience and expertise with coastal hazards impacts along the Oregon Coast.

“Our frequent meetings and conversations with the Community Advisory Council led to co-produced research approaches and priorities that broadened authentic connections with coastal communities,” Ruggiero said. “By engaging with the Advisory Council, local community-based organizations and community members themselves, our project was able to co-develop new knowledge about how underrepresented populations consider natural hazard risks, assess the protective actions they may take and explore new policy approaches that take these actions into account.”

The university-community team of students, postdoctoral scholars, and community partners regularly share the broader impacts of their work, including more than 30 presentations to Oregon coastal lawmakers and public interest groups, at academic and professional conferences, and at “Science on Tap” talks. The team also has produced more than 15 peer-reviewed publications, two websites and multiple story maps.

Marina Denny, associate vice provost for engagement in the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement, said that OSU is committed to being an engaged university through its intentional and collaborative approach to reach and impact individuals and communities.

“We are the people’s university, committed to engaging communities to mutually find solutions to big problems,” Denny said. “It’s inspiring that we have passionate faculty building strong and lasting relationships with community partners and contributing to significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on such a large scale. Engagement, when done well, is a transformational approach to strengthening university-community partnerships.”

In addition to Ruggiero, members of the Oregon Coastal Futures team are:

• John Bolte, professor in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

• Patrick Corcoran, associate professor emeritus

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bob Willhite on August 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie Willhite of Tillamook, their daughter, Paula Willhite and significant other, Dan Shuler of Camas, WA, their son Albert and wife Patsy Willhite, two grandchildren, Blake and wife Amanda Willhite, and Jake Willhite all of Tillamook: many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mom and dad and his two brothers along with his parents-in law and several brothers-in-law. Bob was born in Silverton, OR, then his family relocated to the Gales Creek/ Forest Grove area where Bob loved working for his uncle falling trees while in school, he finished high school and went directly into the United States Navy. After serving in the Vietnam war and finishing his commitment to the Navy, Bob came to Tillamook and began working at Safeway where he met the love of his life, Marie. They married and Bob worked hard to provide for his family by working two jobs at times.

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in the College of Earth, Oceans, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS), retired Oregon Sea Grant Extension coastal hazards specialist and a member of the project’s advisory council.

• Daniel T. Cox, professor and director of the Cascadia Lifelines Project in the College of Engineering.

• Steven J. Dundas, associate professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and researcher at the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station.

• Felicia Olmeta Schult, professor of practice in CEOAS and Oregon Sea Grant Extension coastal hazards specialist.

• Jenna Tilt, assistant professor in CEOAS.

It’s the second time OSU has had a regional winner of the Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award. Open Campus, a program of OSU Extension that provides local access to learning to address the unique educational needs of Oregon’s communities, won in 2014.

Since 2007, APLU and the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, have partnered to honor the engagement scholarship and partnerships of four-year public universities. The award recognizes programs that demonstrate how colleges and universities have redesigned their learning, discovery and engagement missions to deepen their partnerships and achieve broader impacts in their communities. The national award is named for C. Peter Magrath, APLU president from 1992 to 2005.

The four regional winners — OSU, East Carolina University, the University of Minnesota and West Virginia University — will each receive a $5,000 prize to further their work.

“Community engagement is a critical part of public universities’ mission and we’re pleased to highlight the work of institutions that are instrumental to solving the most pressing challenges facing their communities through partnerships with other stakeholders,” APLU President Mark Becker said.

Chris Branam is a news editor at Oregon State University’s University Relations and Marketing Department. Branam may be reached at 541-737-2940 or at chris. branam@oregonstate.edu.

Bob Willhite

He was a police officer, worked at Kaiserville (for groceries), the Co-Op and then landed the job at the County Road Department where he graded roads, ran the hot plant, progressed to Foreman, he was a first responder and worked 24 hours during storms and ultimately became the Road Superintendent with over 35 years of service to Tillamook County. Bob loved cutting shake bolts with friends, cutting wood with his family, loved sports where he played, coached and watched football, he umpired softball games, coached baseball, and loved hunting, fishing, clamming, crabbing and growing his garlic! Bob loved his family, spending

Pacific City-Mary Ann Somdahl, 86, died Friday, August 23, 2024 following a brief illness.

Mary Ann was born in Texas and raised in Arizona by her parents Raymond & Elizabeth White. After high school she went to work at the Ft. Huachuca Army base where she met and married Carl W. Somdahl of Antigo, Wisconsin. Together they raised three children.

She was an active member of Pacific Coast Bible Church where she loved teaching ladies Bible study. In previous years she also led Vacation Bible School. During her free time Mary Ann enjoyed sewing, card making, coffee with friends, & family time. She was known for making hundreds of Raggedy Ann dolls over the years.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl Somdahl, children Marlene (Scott) Barber, Karen (Kerry) Hunt, Mark Somdahl, two grandchildren, three bonus grandchildren, & a sister Fran Nebo. She was preceded in death by her parents & brothers Ray & Roy White.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, September 6, 11 a.m., at Pacific Coast Bible Church, 35230 Brooten Road, Pacific City, OR.

Contributions in her name can be made to the South County Food Pantry at Higdon, 9525 Meda Loop, Cloverdale, OR 97112.

time by campfires drinking beer, telling jokes and razzing everybody along with helping his kids with their homes and land, you know, doing whatever projects they got themselves into. Bob has been an active member of the Tillamook Sacred Heart Catholic church where, after retirement, he joined the Knights of Columbus, volunteering his time in the Knights garden to provide food to the Food Bank, taking care of the Catholic Cemetery, cooking eggs for the parish breakfasts, cooking and serving at many sausage and crab feeds and recently became the Grand Knight (what an honor). Bob also served as a board member of the South Prairie Water Board. The family would like to share a saying that epitomizes Bob: Advice from a Sunflower – Be bright, sunny, and positive. Know your roots. Spread seeds of happiness. Rise, shine, and hold your head high. By Unknown. A service for Bob will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a celebration of his life luncheon after the service at the Parish Hall.

Beach balloting methodology withstands legal challenge

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ordinance had been presented at the time by city staff as a

separate issue from the balloting procedures in response to a question by Councilor Kristine Hayes. Finally, Volpert took Shepard to task over his communications with the council regarding the process to change the balloting procedure. Volpert pointed to a February council meeting, when Shepard told councilors that the city’s attorney had advised him that it was the county clerk’s responsibility to decide

on the balloting method, even though this was incorrect. Stone then addressed the court, saying that despite the allegations of “conspiracies and such,” the city wanted to do nothing more than run fair elections in compliance with the law. Stone argued that the February nominating ordinance update had in fact codified the city’s current approach and that even if it hadn’t, the court was required to assume that

the city had acted legally, placing the burden to prove illegal action on the relators. Stone continued that the city council had never prescribed a method for balloting prior to 2014 and that reverting to the old approach would be no more correct than the current.

Stone also argued that altering the approach after the filing deadline had passed would be unfair to the candidates who had filed and create issues as one of the positions being contested only has two years left in its term. Stone further contended that calling witnesses at the hearing was unnecessary, as the judge simply needed to rule on the legal question of whether the balloting methodology was legal.

Witness testimony

Nonetheless, Volpert began calling witnesses following the close of Stone’s opening, beginning with Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth.

Nyseth confirmed that the county was not in charge of the balloting procedures used by cities and that it did not require position numbers to be included in races. She said that she had confirmed with the secretary of state’s office that removing the positions would be allowable, but that doing so would require action by the city council.

Howlett was then called to the stand, where he testified that he had become interested in the issue while volunteering for a city council campaign in 2022. After seeing the lack of effort that other candidates running unopposed had put in, Howlett said that he came to believe the position-based balloting approach was unfair.

Becoming more engaged in the issue, Howlett began to conduct research, requesting the records from all city council meetings between 2012 and 2014 to see if the council had voted on the change. Howlett said that he had not found a vote in the records and had confirmed with Nyseth’s office that they also had no record of a vote.

Next, Rockaway Beach City Manager Luke Shepard was called to testify and Volpert immediately addressed the incorrect legal advice Shepard had given at the February council meeting, asking if Shepard had accurately relayed the attorney’s message or misspoken. After an objection to the question was overruled, Shepard eventually said that he believed that it had been what the attorney said.

the agenda repeatedly. Shepard said that the council requested items and that if there seemed to be a majority consensus around adding it, he would, as the person who makes the agendas. Hayes was the next witness called and detailed how she had been concerned about the balloting procedure since at least 2016, and first broached the subject of removing position numbers with Shepard in 2020. Hayes said that she had been repeatedly rebuffed in her requests to add discussions or resolutions about the issue.

Hayes also confirmed that Shepard had explicitly told her that the February resolution did not address the position issue and that she would not have voted in favor of it had she believed it did.

McMahan was then called to the stand and said that he had spoken with many other residents of the city who had been deterred from running by the need to choose an opponent.

At that point, Stone asked the judge for a directed verdict, arguing that the relators had called the wrong party in the petition since the county clerk oversaw certifying the ballots. Volpert said that the city’s election official was in charge of the submission and that the county clerk’s role was simply to approve their work. Hill denied the request for a directed verdict, allowing the hearing to continue.

McGinnis then took the stand and said that she believed the issue should be addressed after the November election with the formation of a citizens’ advisory committee.

Finally, Mayor Charles McNeilly took the stand and said that he had been under the impression that the February nomination ordinance had addressed the position issue and that he did not remember the conversation when Shepard said it hadn’t.

Closings

Closing statements then proceeded, with Stone reiterating his argument that the February ordinance had codified the position-specific electoral approach. Stone said that the relators had waited too long to file their petition and likened their arguments to “throwing spaghetti at the wall.”

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perpetuate the current system. At that point the hearing concluded, with Hill telling the parties to return on August 30 to hear his ruling.

Ruling

Judge Hill began the August 30 hearing by saying that even though the hearing had contained emotional testimony about the situation in Rockaway Beach, his role as a judge was to make a decision based on statutory grounds. Hill continued that his task was to determine if the city’s balloting methodology complied with its charter and ordinances.

While the charter required that councilors be elected at large, ambiguity arose because the document failed to define at large, Hill said. Referencing the dictionary and model charter for Oregon cities did not give much more clarity, according to Hill, as both defined at large as meaning that the whole population participated, rather than a subset, a definition met by both methodologies.

With the lack of clarity, Hill said that he had to rely on the words on the page in the charter and ordinances and addressed the February passage of Ordinance 2024-02.

Despite the differing understandings of the ordinance’s purpose among councilors, Hill said that in calling for nominations to include position number in two separate places, the ordinance had codified the positional approach.

“Regardless of the intent of the people voting for the ordinance, the effect of it is that it creates a position voting system at large,” Hill said.

This left Hill to evaluate whether the city’s voting methodology followed a reasonable interpretation of the charter and ordinance.

Given the lack of charter definition and ambiguity of the other definitions, Hill said that he found both parties’ interpretations reasonable, and since the burden of proof lay with the relators, he could not find good cause to issue the writ.

Hill asked Stone if the city planned to seek attorney’s fees from the relators, as it had previously indicated it planned to. Stone said that he would need to confer with his clients before answering and Hill then adjourned the hearing.

Speaking after the decision, Volpert said that while he and his clients were disappointed with the decision they were not entirely surprised. “We knew from the very beginning that that whole at large is a tough one because a lot of the definitions are vague,” Volpert said. “It’s very hard for a judge to tell a public body what to do in a situation like this.” R

Volpert then questioned Shepard on the procedure for placing proposed ordinances on the council’s agenda, drilling down on the fact that Hayes had requested the balloting procedure be added to

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Volpert renewed his contention that the February ordinance had explicitly not addressed the position question. Volpert argued that the nebulous process to place items on council agendas and Hayes’ inability to have the council address the issue despite repeated efforts showed that it was necessary for the court to remedy the situation, or a new council would likely

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Cheesemaker girls’ soccer aiming for turnaround

MIKE WEBER

For the Headlight Herald

Following a very disappointing season a year ago, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers girls’ soccer team started practice Aug. 19 with confidence while they’re hoping to improve and have more success than they had last season. The Cheesemakers, guided by third-year head Coach Raul Camacho, had a 1-9 Class 4A Cowapa League record (1-12 overall in 2023). The Cheesemakers finished tied for last place in the six-team league with the Rainier/Clatskanie

Columbians (1-9 league, 3-12 in 2023). The Cheesemakers won their only game in their season finale at home, 1-0 over the Columbians.

“The last couple of years have been horrible to say the least, but I’m hoping that we can be a much better team this year and hopefully have some success,” said Camacho, who is in his fourth season at Tillamook after starting as an assistant coach in 2021.”I always have confidence in our team, and I try to work hard with the girls. Unfortunately, it has not been easy to have a winning record recently.”

The Mooks have struggled immensely in the last three years while recording a total of just four wins. They’ve had back-to-back seasons where they finished 1-9 in the Cowapa League standings. The Mooks are hoping to turn things around and have more success this year.

The Cheesemakers have a young squad with only two seniors in Abby Blackburn (midfielder) and Evelia Haines, who earned the Cowapa League Goalkeeperof-Year Award in 2023. Tillamook has 11 juniors and a total of nine players returning

from last year’s varsity team after losing just two graduated seniors (Athena Smith, Areli Velazquez) a year ago.

“It was a huge achievement for Evelia to win the goalkeeper award,” said Camacho. “Even though we struggled last year, it was amazing that she won that award being on a team that didn’t do very well and she’s playing outstanding again this season. Abby and Evelia will both provide leadership ability and hopefully help us continue to improve. The good thing about having lots of juniors is that these girls started playing

on our team as freshmen and they’re slowly picking things up and getting better every day, so they should be pretty good this year. Hopefully this year and the following year we can enjoy some success, which would really be awesome.”

The Mooks begin an 11game schedule with a 4 p.m. Sept. 5 season opener at home versus the Class 3A Taft High Tigers (4-8-2 in 2023). Their 10-game Cowapa League schedule starts Sept. 25 with a home game versus the St. Helens High Lions (6-6-3 in 2023).

The Mooks struggled last year offensively and defensively while allowing 57 goals scored against them and they scored a total of just two goals. The Mooks were also shutout in 11 games last year. The Mooks were ranked last offensively last year out of 32 total Class 4A squads.

The Mooks are going to rely on junior striker Lauren Phillips (two goals in 2023) to provide a boost to their offense. Haines will be a key player as well for the Mooks defensively as they’ll rely upon her skills to help stop opponents from scoring.

Cheesemaker soccer seeks to build on success

For the Headlight Herald

A year ago, the defending Cowapa League Champion Tillamook High Cheesemakers seemed on the verge of winning their first ever OSAA Class 4A boys soccer state championship. The No. 2-ranked Cheesemakers were certainly on the road towards possibly attaining their goal too after heading into the 16-team postseason tourney with the momentum of a 13game win streak and a third

consecutive state playoff berth in 2023.

The Mooks (10-0 league, 13-2 overall in 2023), guided by Coach Brian Reynolds, had home field advantage in a Nov. 1, 2023 first round matchup versus the No. 16-ranked Crook County High Cowboys (6-7-4 in 2023), the fourth place team from the Tri-Valley Conference. In what could only be referred to as a shocking upset, the Mooks lost 2-1 to the Cowboys, ending their season much sooner than

they expected. It marked the third straight year that the Mooks lost in the first round of the playoffs.

“We’ve replaced two starters, we rebuilt a little bit and we’re a deeper team now too,” said Reynolds. “This year, we anticipate that we’ll be able to win the league title again and make a deep run into the state playoffs and we’re hoping to have lots of fun too. We’re hoping to avoid having injuries and illness in the first round of the playoffs, which is what happened last year. We were missing three key players

versus Crook County and that hurt us a little bit. It was a huge upset for sure.”

The Mooks started practice Aug. 19 with a positive outlook that they hope will help propel them to the playoffs a fourth straight year. A majority of their league championship team returns too this year after the Mooks lost just four seniors from a year ago. Another playoff berth is considered a very real possibility for the Mooks along with their high hopes of perhaps winning a second straight league title in 2024. A talented and experi-

enced (10 seniors) Mooks squad, led by senior scoring leader Diego Baragan Lara (15 goals in 2023), will be seeking to start the season on a positive note in Tuesday’s opener. The Mooks play their first contest of a 13-game schedule at 6 p.m. versus the Class 3A Taft High Tigers (58-2 in 2023) in Lincoln City.

The Mooks play their home opener Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. versus the defending Oregon West Conference Champion Stayton High Eagles (11-2-2 in 2023). The Mooks open their 10-game Cowapa League schedule

with Sept. 25 road game versus the St. Helens High Lions (3-8-3 in 2023).

The Mooks are expecting to have a strong offensive campaign from senior Cole Affolter, who is another top goal scorer on their 20-man roster. The defense will be led by junior goalkeeper Johnny Flores along with a solid group of defenders who returned from last season’s squad. The Mooks allowed an average of just one goal scored per game and they had the fifth ranked defense out of 32 4A squads in 2023.

MIKE WEBER

Editor

Facing off against the Estacada Rangers at home on August 30, the Tillamook High School football team suffered a 30-6 loss to start the season.

Tillamook struggled to contain the Rangers’ run game throughout the evening and was stymied by Estacada’s defense, managing just 131 total offensive yards on the night.

“Obviously, it was a disappointing way to start the season,” Cheesemaker Head Coach Kye Johnson said after the game. “We

knew Estacada would be a tough team and they didn’t disappoint. That was one of the lower offensive output games we’ve had in many years. We just did not sustain drives.”

Tillamook received the opening kickoff, and the offense set up around the 20-yard line with Carson Rieger under center for the first series. Ashtyn Irwin started the drive with a five-yard rush on first down but was held to one on second and an incomplete pass on third sent the punt team onto the field.

Estacada took over the ball at their own 30, and,

after a short rush on first down, took a sweep play for 28 yards to the Tillamook 37. From there, the rangers pounded the ball up the gut, methodically advancing towards the end zone, setting up a short rush from the quarterback for a touchdown moments later. After a successful two-point conversion, the Rangers were ahead 8-0 with seven minutes to play in the first. Matters got worse for the Mooks on the next drive, when a bobbled handoff on first down left the ball on the ground, with an Estacada defender coming up with it at Til-

lamook’s 29. The defense forced a fourth and one in the first set of downs on the following drive, but a two-yard rush extended the drive, and the Rangers again marched to the goal line to set up a short rushing touchdown for their quarterback. Estacada again went for two and were successful, pulling ahead 16-0 with around two and a half minutes to go in the quarter.

On the next drive, Cheesemaker Coach Kye Johnson subbed Griffyn Boomer in at quarterback for Rieger. Boomer reeled off an 18-yard run on a de -

layed quarterback draw on the series’ first third down, but the drive then stalled out at midfield, forcing a Tillamook punt on the first play of the second quarter.

Estacada again looked to be rolling, picking up two first downs, but a wild snap on a third-down play near midfield and subsequent sack forced the Rangers to punt the ball away. Tillamook finally found a rhythm on the ensuing drive, picking up two first downs, including a fourth down conversion, before Boomer found Carson Remington on a bubble screen play near midfield for a

huge gain to the Cheesemaker’s five. After a threeyard loss on a quick-snap play, Boomer caromed off several Ranger defenders to find the end zone from eight yards out. The Mooks missed the extra point attempt and trailed 16-6 with just over four minutes to go in the half.

Taking over at their own 39-yard line, Estacada again began marching, picking up three quick first downs and advancing inside Tillamook’s 25. Facing a fourth and short moments later, the Rangers decided to go for it but were stuffed by Irwin and Ryan Wilkes, forcing a turnover at the 14.

After a quick three and out by the Mooks, Estacada let the clock expire and headed to the locker room ahead 16-6.

Receiving the second half kickoff, the Rangers were again on the move, advancing from their own 27 into Tillamook territory behind two big rushes. A third first down followed, but again the Mooks bent but didn’t break, forcing a turnover on downs when the Rangers went for it on fourth and three near their own 30.

After another Tillamook three-and-out, Estacada dialed in and put together a long drive, marching from near midfield to the goal line to set up a rushing touchdown. A successful point after attempt gave the Rangers a 23-6 lead with three minutes to play in the third.

From there, it was more of the same for the Mooks, with two of the team’s last three drives ending in turnovers on downs. Estacada tacked on a final short rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving them a 30-6 final margin.

We’re going to grow a lot this pre-season. I don’t have any doubts about that. We aren’t faking it with tomato can teams. We’re playing top programs in 4A because we always want to be in that mix too,” Johnson said. “The most important thing is how we handle adversity and grow from it.” Boomer led the Cheesemakers on the night going 7 for 13 in the passing game for 69 yards and picking up 44 yards on 11 carries, including the touchdown. This week, the Cheesemakers will look to bounce back against the Marist Catholic Spartans, who won their season opener 33-30 over Churchill, in a 7 p.m. road matchup.

COURTESY PHOTO BY HOLLY WERNER

Griffyn Boomer reaches for the endzone on the Mooks only touchdown on the evening.

COURTESY PHOTO BY HOLLY WERNER

Ashtyn Irwin stiff arms a Ranger defender.

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Fairview Trucking Company is hiring F.T. Driver for Flat-Bed Driving No overnights, willing to train on flatbeds. Must have Class A CDL with doubles endorsement. Benefit package plus no accident/ no ticket bonuses. To apply, contact Robert Obrist, Operations@ fairviewtruckingco.com, (503) 801-0675 or in person at: Fairview Trucking Company 7725 Trask River Road Tillamook, OR H24267

North County Recreation District

Executive Director Posted: 7/16/2024 Location: Nehalem, OR

The North County Recreation District is currently recruiting qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.

Opening Date: July 16, 2024

Closing Date: September 16, 2024

Desired Starting Date: March 1, 2025

About the Position:

The Executive Director (ED) for North County Recreation District (NCRD, the District) serves as the chief executive officer for the District and is responsible for all aspects of the District’s management and operations. The ED is appointed by the Board of Directors and reports directly to the Board.

About the District:

The NCRD promotes the educational, recreational, social and physical well-being of the north Tillamook County community by offering activities for all ages and abilities in an inviting environment. The District is located on the picturesque Oregon Coast in Nehalem, Oregon.

The District was formed in 1996 under ORS 266 and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors which is elected by the District’s voters. The District has rich history dating back to 1930 when an indoor swimming pool was added to the Nehalem School. Still in use today, the pool is the oldest operating pool on the West Coast.

Today, the school swim program remains a core element of the District’s offerings while other NCRD programs have flourished to meet the needs of the community, including:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration/management, public or business administration, or an associated field.

Five or more years of increasingly responsible management experience including budget development and financial management, facility management and operations, human resources management, and public relations.

OR A combination of education, training and experience which satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Pay and Benefits:

Final compensation will be established in an employment agreement between the successful candidate and the District Board of Directors. Anticipated compensation includes:

Starting Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage for employee paid by the District at 90% of premium; spouse and family insurance coverage available for purchase by the employee.

Retirement plans available including 2% employer contribution plus 3% employer & employee matching contribution.

Life insurance with first $10,000 of coverage paid by the District and option for employee purchase of additional coverage. Paid time off includes four weeks of vacation, nine holidays, and 96 hours of sick leave per year.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed up to $5,000 if candidate relocates more than 100 miles.

Application Process:

To be considered, candidates must submit a letter of introduction, resume, and completed and signed application form. The introductory letter should describe why you are interested in the position and how your education and experience satisfy the requirements of the position. Applications must be submitted by email or postal service to:

Shanta Carter

Attention: North County Recreation District Special Districts As-

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Garage Sales

Garage Sale! 2195 Larson Rd, Tillamook SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER-7th: 8am-3pm

Sandlake Grange Garage Sale

Sat. Sept. 14, 9-4

Sandlake Grange, 21220 Sandlake Rd. 16 miles south of Tillamook, 8 miles north of Pacific City take the scenic route to LOTS of Treasures! H24273

Oregon Department of Forestry Tillamook District Firewood cutting areas will open Tuesday, September 3, 2024 You may come into the office or call to purchase your permit over the phone. Woodcutters are advised to be familiar with the areas as there is no guarantee wood will be available at any location. For more information on permit areas and requirements, please call the Tillamook District Office at 503.842.2545, Monday through Friday. H24255

LAWRENCE DURGAN AND NATASHA DURGAN. as Grantor to TICOR TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, dated 7/27/2021, recorded 7/29/2021, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2021-06558 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 205067 3S0931BC00400 LOT 3, BLOCK 1, NESTUCCA BEND, IN THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT OVER LOT 999 OF SAID SUBDIVISION. Commonly known as: 25740 Tyee Rd, Cloverdale, OR 97112 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part there-

and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 12/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 12/18/2024 at the hour of 9:00am, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of TILLAMOOK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of 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. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Robert Durgan 25740 Tyee Rd Cloverdale, OR 97112 Original Borrower Natasha Durgan 25740 Tyee Rd Cloverdale, OR 97112 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. 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. TS No: OR-24-991165BF Dated: 7/30/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Daniel Lazos, Assistant Secretary Trust-

ee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0213599 9/3/2024 9/10/2024 9/17/2024 9/24/2024

HH24-3038 The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly business meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Kiawanda Community Center. The agenda includes general Authority Business, New Business, Unfinished Business, and any other business which may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public. If you would like to attend this meeting from home, a Microsoft Teams video conferencing option is available. Please contact the PCJWSA office at 503-965-6636 to receive an invitation to this meeting in your email. Anyone requiring special accommodation and information about attending the meeting should contact the Authority office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Now Hiring

Fairview Water District is accepting applications for a Utility Worker 1 position.

$20/hr - $25/hr DOE

Medical, Dental, Vision & PERS Retirement Assists in the maintenance of Fairview’s water distribution system. Training provided. More details and application are available at www.fairviewwater.com, or at the district office at 403 Marolf Loop Road in Tillamook. Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.

Public Annual Notice: Destruction of Special Education Records

*Former Special Education Students and/or Parents/Guardians* Students age 27 or older (born prior to 1997) OR Students who moved prior to 2018

POSITIONS: District Office

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Garibaldi Grade School

24-25 Sp Ed IA, Posting #532

Nehalem Elementary School

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

Teacher Substitutes

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM

Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed

To apply for any substitute position please go to ESS.com, click on Job Seeker, then type in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and follow the application process. To apply for any of the positions, except for substitute positions, go to TalentEd at https://neahkahnie.schoolrecruiter.net/

For More Information Contact:

Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant

Neah-Kah-Nie School District

PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Phone (503) 355-3506

Vacancy announcements can be found on our website at www.nknsd.org Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

The Neah-Kah-Nie School District would like to inform parents/guardians and former students of the intent to dispose of Special Education records for former students who are no longer receiving Special Education services. Special Education Records are required to be retained until the student reaches age 21 or 5 years after the conclusion of Special Ed services, whichever is longer, as per OAR 166-400-0060. Individual Special Education Records collected by the Neah-Kah-Nie School District may include the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district. The records are no longer useful to the District, but may be useful to the student or parent(s)/guardian(s) for other services (social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc.).

Please contact Karen Wheeler, Special Education Secretary, 503-355-3516 PRIOR TO October 30, 2024 if you wish to maintain this information for your personal records.

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Certified:

• Academic Interventionist @ South Prairie (12T-25)

• SpEd Teacher @ TJHS (29T-25)

• Instructional Coach @ SP (37T-25)

• Temporary Elementary Teacher, 2024/25 School Year Only @ Liberty (38T-25)

• Behavior Intervention Specialist @ Liberty (39T-25)

Classified:

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 3.75 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS (16-25)

• Bilingual Connections Coach, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS, TJHS, WRS (21-25)

• Academic Interventionist Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ Liberty (26-25)

• Academic Interventionist Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ South Prairie (28-25)

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ East (30-25)

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ TJHS (33-25)

• General Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ Liberty (34-25)

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ SP (36-25)

• General Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ Liberty (38-25)

• Eaglet Childcare Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 191-day calendar @ WRS (39-25)

• Food Service Helper, 7.5 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ THS (40-25)

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS (41-25)

Extra Duty:

• JV 2 Girls Basketball Coach @ THS (24X-25)

• Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach @ THS (25X-25)

• Assistant Track Coach @ THS (29X-25)

• Speech and Debate Head Coach @ THS (30X-25)

• Freshman Class Advisor @ THS (31X-25)

• Sports Educational Assistant, 2024/25 Fall Season @ TJHS (41X-25)

• Head Track Coach @ THS (42X-25)

• Head Wrestling Coach @ TJHS (43X-25)

• Basketball Coach - 7th Grade Boys @ TJHS (44X-25)

HH24-3039 PUBLIC NOTICE:

The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503-8426388 Hannah L Rowland#474, Lisa F Olson’Ivie#339,Shawn Aerni#38,Robin L Wagner#59H,Debbie Carolyn Donaldson#209,Chad E Boyle#454,Jason L Koch#14, Cristian N Jordan#328,Jamie Causey#166,Bede Amaechi#163, if any of the above wish to settle their accounts, and collect their belongings they need to do so by 5:00pm on September 17th 2024. All items which remain after that time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder online at www.storageauctions.com on September 17th 2024 at 5:00pm.

HH24-4002

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PER-

SONS Shannon Hodgson has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Arlene K. Schaefer, Deceased, by the Circuit Court, State of Oregon, Tillamook County, under Case Number 24PB06945. All persons

having a claim against the estate must present the claim within four months of the first publication date of this notice to Horner Law, LLP, at 250 NW Franklin Ave, Ste 101, Bend, Oregon 97703, Attn: Megan J. Horner, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative or the named attorney for the Personal Representative. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 8-20-2024. HORNER LAW, LLP 250 NW FRANKLIN AVE, STE 101 BEND, OR 97703 541-382-4980

Great opportunities at Tillamook

Commercial Truck Driver (Class A)(Tillamook) – $28.34

PT Ice Cream Operator –(Tillamook, Union) – $23.76

PT & FT Custodian – (Tillamook Visitor Center) – $15.20 ~ $16.20

NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Busy vet practice needs Full-time Veterinary Assistant

Must be able to multitask, great communication skills and be a team player. Experience preferred. Ask about benefits and pay, DOE. Email resume to pioneervethospital@gmail.com OR bring into Pioneer Veterinary Hospital, 801 Main Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141.

United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Coal & Cinder

in Tillamook County. United Paws has successfully socialized and cared for all the kittens, and now

and Cinder

for their own homes. These two easy going kittens are

K8 Music Teacher

-$50,051-$90,392 per year -Generous benefits -190 day contract -Starts 8/26/2024

Preschool Instructional Assistant

-$17.60-$20.92/hr. -7 duty hours per day -Starts 9/16/2024

Preschool Bilingual Instructional Assistant -$18.25-$21.69/hr. -3.5 duty hours per day -Starts 9/16/2024

Bus Driver

-$20.21-$24.03/hr. DOE -184 day contract -Training available

Substitute Teachers & Support Staff

Just fill out the online adoption application. https://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/ adoption-application/

Apply at: https://www.nestucca.k12.or.us/do/hr/index.php

spayed or neutered, vaccinated, litter box trained, and happy playful kittens. Cinder is a domestic short hair with a beautiful mix of tabby markings and soft white fur that make her especially unique and interesting. And Cinder’s pleasing and loving personality make her extra special. She loves being a lap cat and whatever you might be doing, she wants to help! Cinder will be your house buddy. She is good with young kids and will probably do well with friendly dogs, if properly introduced Coal is a handsome tabby and white mix domestic short hair with his own unique markings. He can be as chill as a love bug, and if you let him, he’ll snuggle in your lap or sit on your chest, letting you know you’re loved. Basically, Coal will lap up all the human attention that comes his way. When he is in the mood for serious kitten play, Coal can growl when he is packing his toys around the house, acting like a great hunter with his prey! Coal came from a large, feline foster family, so he’s very comfortable with other cats and gets along well with young kids. He would probably do fine with friendly dogs.

Each of these kittens is ready for a loving family. Contact United Paws of Tillamook by email: unitedpawsapps@gmail.com or call 503-842-5663. Visit our web site for more info on other kittens and cats available for adoption.