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Trask River Apartments fire kills one

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Amidday fire on Sunday, January 11, at Trask River Apartments on Fifth Street in Tillamook left one dead and twelve displaced after three apartments were completely consumed.

Firefighters from the Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire Department, as well as local law enforcement agencies, responded to the conflagration, the causes of which are still under investigation, according to Tillamook Fire District Operations Chief Alan Christensen.

Tillamook 911 received calls about the fire and a trapped individual just after noon on Sunday, and when fire crews arrived, they found multiple units on fire and heavy smoke engulfing the scene.

While officers from the Tillamook City Police and deputies from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office evacuated residents from nearby apartments, crews battled the blaze, containing it within a few minutes of arrival and removed a victim from outside the apartment, who was taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Despite the quick response, another victim was found deceased in the apartment where the fire is believed to have begun. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

In total, 22 firefighters responded to the scene, in addition to personnel from the Tillamook Ambulance, Tillamook Police, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Public Works and the Tillamook People’s Utility District.

Fire merger moves toward ballot

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Tillamook County’s board of commissioners held their first public hearing on a proposed combination of the Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire Department on January 14 and signaled their intention of approving the question for the ballot at a second meeting on February 11.

At the meeting, leaders from both agencies and members the steering committee that has been leading the consolidation push and the public spoke in support of the proposal, saying that it was necessary to create a stable foundation for firefighting in the communities.

The proposed new district would be named the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue Rural Fire Protection District and encompass the area covered by both the district and department. If approved for the ballot, Tillamook voters would be asked in May to approve the dissolution of their current district, while voters in the entirety of the new proposed district will be asked to weigh in on its formation and a new tax rate, and select a board of five directors, all contingent on Tillamook voters’ approval of the dissolution.

Tillamook County Administrative Analyst Isabel Gilda kicked off the public hearing with a staff

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Move ins begin at Alder Creek Commons

FWILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

ollowing a $2.5-million renovation, the former Nehalem Bay House assisted living facility has reopened as Alder Creek Commons, with 24 affordable apartments for residents 55 and over.

Daryn Murphy, the project’s lead developer from North Development Group, recently gave the Headlight

Herald a tour of the newly updated facility, which had welcomed one resident and received another dozen plus applications.

Alder Creek Commons is located on the west side of Nehalem, near Bayside Gardens, and was originally built in 1997 as a 34-room, assisted-living facility. It operated under that model until 2022, when economic pressures forced its closure and it fell into the

ownership of CareOregon.

For several years, CareOregon officials searched for a partner to reopen the facility, but following three or four efforts that fell through, they reached out to Murphy, who has worked with the organization before, about renovating the facility.

Murphy, who had also led

Merkley focuses on Trump in Tillamook town hall

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

United States Senator Jeff Merkley largely focused on his resistance to the Trump administration’s policies and actions at a town hall at Tillamook High School on January 17.

Merkley voiced strong opposition to the recent military operation removing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to the United States and discussed a list he recently compiled of ten strategies used in recent decades to undermine democracy as a basis to continue his fight to prevent Trump from doing the same in America.

“We know that we have to fiercely hold our elected leaders accountable, all of us, even me,” Merkley said, “but maybe you’re making me think about what else I can do, because when I go to town halls and people say, ‘Jeff Merkley, you haven’t done enough.’ I’m thinking, what else can I do?”

At the town hall, Tillamook County Commissioner Paul Fournier introduced Merkley, who presented a flag flown over the United States Capitol to members of the Nehalem Bay Health District’s board of directors in recognition of their recently completed pharmacy and clinic project.

Merkley then addressed the crowd, sounding the alarm about the dwindling Social Security Trust Fund, which is set to reach a zero balance within seven years, causing a cut of 25% to social security payments. Merkley said that he was using his role on the budget committee to agitate for a solution ahead of the problem becoming an emergency for millions of retirees.

“Why do we have to wait until the last second when there’s a crisis and it’s harder to fix it,” Merkley asked rhetorically.

“Let’s actually do something before we reach kind of a cliff and show that we can actually govern in this United States of America.”

Constituents then began asking question of Merkley, with most focused on disagreements with the administration.

In response to a question about the release of the Epstein files, as required by a December 2025 bill, Merkley said that he would do what he could to make court orders compelling the justice department to follow the law stick.

On the subject of Venezuela, Merkley took the president to task for taking the action not in support of democracy, but to secure control of the country’s oil reserves. Merkley said the move represented a return to a longtime U.S. foreign policy of supporting dictators as long as they allowed American companies access to their resources, engendering anti-American sentiment around the world.

“It’s undermining our reputation for promoting democracy,” Merkley said. “Our damage to

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the building now has six studio, 16 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments, as well as a community room and communal laundry room. The apartments are open to those 55 years of age or older and earning less than 50% of the area’s median income, and rents will be $731 for the studios, $783 for the one-bedroom apartments and $940 for the two-bedroom apartments.

Each bedroom features an accessible shower and full kitchen, and residents will have access to a storage locker in the building. Murphy said that an internal courtyard in the building could also be used for a communal garden once drier weather arrives, if residents desire.

Murphy said Cascade Management is managing the property and that most prospective clients were probably in contact with somebody at CareOregon or another social services organization that could help them navigate the application process, but that if they weren’t, they should reach out to the property manager. As of mid-January, one person had moved into the building and Murphy said that around 15 more applications had been received.

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the alliances is hurting us in terms of not just intangibles like respect but tangible stuff like people being willing to work with us on trade agreements and we’re not having any principles that help us go forward in an orderly world and prosper, so I think it’s a massive mistake.”

Asked about damage to Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay, Merkley said that completing a study of repairs needed to fix the structure should be the priority and mentioned Federal Emergency Management Agency money as a potential funding source. When asked about how the Democratic Party could appeal to voters on the core issues Merkley has identified as key to American families, healthcare, housing, jobs and education, Merkley said that he didn’t like to make his town halls partisan but instead to focus on his positions. On that front, Merkley called attention to the fact that President Donald Trump in recent weeks has adopted two of his ideas for increasing affordability, prescription drug control prices and

barring hedge funds from owning single-family homes, citing it as evidence that he was still in touch with issues that resonated on both sides of the aisle.

More generally, Merkley said that his view of the current system was that the wealthy had too much influence through dark money donations and were able to induce legislators to craft

new laws that made them wealthier, a dynamic that needed to be reversed. “If we want to make this country work better, it can’t be a families-lose-billionaireswin version of the world,” Merkley said. “It has to be families thrive; billionaires pay their fair share.”

Responding to a question about how concerned citizens could take action to

Manzanita council updated on slide

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Manzanita City Manager Leila Aman updated the city’s council at their January 7 meeting about a slide near the city’s public works yard that triggered an emergency declaration in mid-December. Aman said that the slide had been caused by unstable topsoil and that repairs were ongoing and encouraged the council to extend the state of emergency by a month to allow an assessment of the completed work, which they did.

The situation at the cityowned property across Oak Street from the public works yard caught the attention of the city’s Public Works Director Rick Rempfer on December 16, when he

noticed that sustained rains had created the potential for a landslide. Rempfer called Aman as well as the city’s emergency manager, Manzanita Police Sergeant Mike Sims, and the city’s engineer and went through a preliminary investigation of the site with them on the phone, as a geotechnical expert made their way to the city. Sims also reached out to the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay, with 12 volunteers arriving promptly to help secure the situation by placing sandbags over an impacted area. A geotechnical engineer made an initial visit on December 17, and returned on the December 18 for a full investigation, before placing monitoring points around the property on December 22. Those sensors revealed that the slide was being caused

by unsettled soil sitting near the surface, while the underlying soil remained stable, leading the engineer to recommend removing the unsettled material and taking steps to stabilize the underlying soil, such as planting grass.

Aman said that the city was following that recommendation and contractors had begun removing material on January 5. Aman said that further monitoring of the sensors at the site had not shown further movement and that she was confident in the geotechnical report’s findings.

Aman asked that the council extend the state of emergency, which they initially declared on December 16, until their February council meeting, which will make it simpler for Aman to hire contractors should

replaced by a slow drift to authoritarianism and that he had studied the commonalities from those situations to compile the list.

The list includes items like pack the government with loyalists, disregard due process, silence free speech and steal congress’ power of the purse, and culminated with rigging the next election, which Merkley accused Trump of working to do.

“The president’s rigging the next election,” Merkley said.

“He’s doing this national voter database so it can be purged before the next election, you’ll show up and you won’t be able to vote.”

got to be a top priority when we have a congress that is under different leadership.” Finally, in response to a question from a college student about affordability of classes, Merkley said that he believed the United States had the financial resources to make college debt free for all students and that he would continue to advocate for that policy.

protect democracy, Merkley pointed to a pamphlet that his staff had handed out to town hall attendees titled “Ring the Alarm Bells: The Ten Rules of Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook.”

Merkley said that he had researched democracies from around the world that had failed in recent decades, saying that armed coups had receded from prominence,

Merkley praised the Oregon Secretary of State and Attorney General for fighting to protect the state’s ability to conduct vote-by-mail elections. Merkley said that everyone deserved the option to vote by mail and that “saving our election system has

“If other developed nations can afford to do that, we can afford to do that,” Merkley said. “We can’t afford to do it if we’re spending on wars like Afghanistan and Iraq, we can’t afford to do it if we’re doing tax bills that give $30 billion to the richest Americans, we can’t afford to do it if we’re spending $40 billion to help out some right-wing ruler in Argentina. We’ve got to focus on the fundamentals so we can deliver for the next generation.”

Fire Merger

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report about the proposed merger and the commissioners’ role in it. Gilda explained that it was commissioners’ responsibility to determine if the changes that would result from the proposed merger would benefit the area.

Gilda said that the group supporting the request had submitted a study that showed staffing efficiencies, better training and long-term financial stability would be achieved by the merger.

Gilda also said that the new district was proposing a tax rate of $1.49 per thousand dollars of assessed value and that employees and

assets from both agencies would transfer to the new entity.

Tillamook Fire Chief Paul Edwards then delved deeper into the reasons the district needed the merger. Edwards, who has been involved with Tillamook Fire since 1982, explained that in those days, the City of Tillamook’s fire department had been underfunded, while the Tillamook Rural Fire Protection District was somewhat better off. In 1993, that led the agencies to seek voter approval for the merger of the two entities to form the Tillamook Fire District, which was given and a property tax rate of 69 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value set. Edwards explained that, at the time, the rate supported seven or eight fulltime staff, the purchase and maintenance of necessary equipment, and the district’s volunteer operations.

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However, in the intervening years, the rate has remained steady as inflation has reduced the services the revenue it generates can support. “This has resulted in inadequate funding for fire services our residents demand and deserve,” Edwards said. Currently, the district only has one full-time employee and has difficulty paying for ongoing maintenance of its equipment.

The good news, Edwards said, is that the district has been operating under an intergovernmental agreement with Bay City since 2024 and the partnership has been working seamlessly, giving him confidence in the proposed merger.

Bay City Fire Chief Alan Christensen then spoke briefly, recognizing the commitment and heroic efforts of the volunteer firefighters in each organization. Bay City City Manager David McCall then discussed the steering committee that has been leading work on the merger for the past five months and introduce Committee Cochair Mike Saindon.

Saindon echoed Edwards, saying that the current coordination between the two entities had shown the effectiveness of the approach of combining resources and said that it was important for the services to evolve as they responded increasingly to medical calls. Saindon

said that the proposed merger would allow for increased staffing coverage and resilience, allowing the new entity to add capacity and provide a stable foundation to serve the area’s needs moving forward.

Saindon stressed that the merger would not be a silver bullet solving all the issues instantly, but that it would provide a solid base for the new district to grow into the future and be handed off to the next generation.

Public comment then began, with Bay City Mayor Liane Welch leading off and sharing a statistic that since 2010, the calls for service to the city’s fire department have increase from 115 to more than 300, with volunteers combining to work for more than 1,000 hours in response. Welch said that the current situation with only three full-time staff between the two entities was not tenable, especially during the busy summer months, and argued that approving the district would address long-term viability concerns.

Tillamook Fire District Board Member Tim Hamburger also spoke in favor of the proposal, saying that the district’s sustainability has declined in recent years, primarily due to financial concerns caused by the low tax rate. Hamburger said that at the same time, it was

becoming more difficult to find volunteers, especially during daytime hours, and that more full-time staff was desperately needed.

Hamburger concluded by saying that approval of the district would allow the new district to build reserve funds and said that the Tillamook Fire District could not realistically continue at its current tax rate.

Several Tillamook business owners, Jim Christensen of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Don Burden of Burden’s Muffler and Towing and Don Averill of Don G. Averill Recycling Inc., also spoke in support of the merger, saying that it was unrealistic to expect the Tillamook district to provide services with a funding level from the 1990s and that they were concerned about impacts on property insurance should the district not be better resourced.

Tillamook City Manager Sean Lewis then spoke, saying that while the city did not have a direct interest in the district, it was an important issue for residents and that he supported giving them the chance to vote.

A Bay City volunteer firefighter spoke in favor of the measure, saying that while the department currently receives strong support from the city’s council, amounting to around half

of the city’s general fund dollars annually, and has a voter-approved operating levy of $1.80 per thousand dollars of assessed property value, either could change. He said that by forming the new district, funding for firefighting would be secured against potential changes in public or council sentiment.

Commissioners Mary Faith Bell and Paul Fournier then weighed in, with Commissioner Erin Skaar not in attendance.

Bell thanked everyone for attending and testifying and said that she was moved by the unanimity of comments in supporting the proposal and that it signaled to her that there was a clear benefit to the community from the merger. Bell said she was grateful for the hard work undertaken by the steering committee and that she hoped voters would approve the district.

Fournier echoed Bell’s comments, noting that the merger matched a trend among other fire districts in the county and made sense. Bell and Fournier voted to approve a preliminary order approving the formation of the district, setting the second public hearing on the matter for February 11, at which point the board will vote on its approval for inclusion on May’s primary ballot.

Tides of Change Forensic Nursing Program has gone live

Tides of Change is an-

nouncing that our Forensic Nursing Program has officially gone live starting December 2025. Since 2019, Tillamook County has been absent of Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses (SANEs) for Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFEs). The lack of availability has left survivors of sexual assault without the available option to have evidence collection and provided a comprehensive forensic exam to be used in potential criminal proceedings. Survivors that wanted

to have the exams were faced with leaving the county and traveling anywhere from 1-3 hours to the nearest location with an available SANE. After experiencing a significant trauma, survivors were having to secure transportation, travel, and then go through wait times at the next location to finally obtain the exam, which is a lengthy process. This created barriers that many survivors were not able to overcome and chose to not pursue those exams. Through a multi-disciplinary workgroup that included Tides of Change, Adventist

Health Tillamook, Tillamook County Sherriff’s Office, Tillamook City Police, and Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office the plan to build a new SANE response for Tillamook County began back in 2022. Tides of Change was successful in receiving a competitive federal award through the Office on Victims of Crime that allowed us to develop a Forensic Nursing Program within Tides of Change, which is the only program in Oregon that has both services housed under the same agency. We currently have 3 SANEs in addition to a fulltime SANE Manager. We are actively recruiting for nurses that are interested in becoming trained. While we do not have 24/7 response at this point in time we are hoping to build up the response over time, but we are able to have a SANE available 5-6 days a week to start. Advocacy services and response are still available 24/7. If someone has experienced sexual assault they can call Tides of Change and speak to a confidential advocate 24/7 at 503.842.9486.

FENCEPOSTS

SIGNS OF SPRING

January on the North Oregon Coast can feel pretty dismal. The winter rains seem like they will never end and this year we have even had some thunderstorms. The gardens are caked in mud, and even when it is not raining, the skies stay gray and cloudy. But if we take the time to look very closely at our gardens, we can also see early signs of spring to come.

The Japanese maples have teeny, little beginnings of the leaves that will be a brilliant green in another few months. Right now, those tiny tips are tinged with red.

My Hellebores, also known

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As we enter this new year, there are many projects getting underway in Bay City, including the installation of the new playground equipment at Al Griffin Memorial Park,

as Christmas Roses, have been setting buds for weeks now and those buds have now opened into full-fledged blossoms. One of the reasons I love Hellebores is they bloom for such a long period of time, often from December until June. They can be seen so easily when nothing else is in bloom. I have one Hellebore called ‘Ivory Prince’ that regularly has 50 to 75 blooms at the same time. Standing above dark green foliage, this is a real stunner in my January garden.

But there are other favored plants. The heady scent of the Sarcacocca stopped me in my tracks the other day as I was going down the sidewalk. The tiny bell-shaped flowers are so fragrant this time of year that I often smell them before I see them.

My hardy fuchsias have largely dropped their flowers now, but that’s okay. They bloomed most of October, November and December, feeding the Anna’s hummingbirds. It will be time to prune those fuchsias heavily in February to spur on new growth for the season. But my Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius), a South African native, is still blooming so that’s a nice splash of pink in

on January 8 and it was not there then, and Park Ranger Simon Freeman drove the beach on January 10 and did not see it. Thus, we presume the whale came ashore on the high tide in the early morning hours of January 11. Wendy reported the whale to Jim Rice, Stranding Coordinator of OSU’s Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network in Newport, and Simon went back out and got GPS coordinates for Jim. Jim then drove out on January 13 and took samples from the dead whale for analysis. He identified the mammal as a young female sperm whale. Jim could see no obvious cause of death, but the

the seismic upgrade to Fire Station 41 and the replacement of our water transmission line along Alderbrook Road. Other projects in the works include improvements to the Red Rock area along Highway 101 at 5th Street, paving on Doughty Road and 8th, and the start of work to replace an undersized culvert on Patterson Creek at 7th. Total costs for all these projects are nearly $8 million and will be funded through a collection of grants the city has obtained from over a dozen sources. In November of 2025, both the elected City Council of Bay City and

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my winter garden. Buds on the Rhododendron and Azaleas have started to swell now, too. They have been forming since late last Spring after the 2025 blooming period. In January, we will see those buds enlarge and get nice and plump.

The pink and white camellia are in bloom. I don’t personally have this plant in my garden, but I do see them in the neighborhoods and wish I had space for one in my tiny yard. Instead, I take pleasure in seeing these rather large shrubs in other people’s gardens.

Snow drops and crocus have poked their leaves up through the muddy gardens now and I expect we will see them in bloom in the next couple of weeks. They are such important harbingers of spring that their appearance simply makes me smile in anticipation.

It’s much too early for most tulips and daffodils, but if you have a warmish microclimate in your garden, you may see some leaves of the earliest bloomers begin to show through the winter mulch. In the meantime, my hardy geraniums have been blooming for almost the entire winter. They aren’t as prolific

carcass had been scavenged by sharks before it came ashore. This is not the first time we’ve had a whale on that stretch of sand. At least this one is far enough away from the village that we shouldn’t be able to smell it as it decays. If you come across a stranded, injured or dead mammal, please call the NOAA West Coast Stranding Hotline at 866-767-6114.

For a couple of months now, a burned truck was on the side of the Cape Meares Loop Road. The truck was taped off but not moved... until January 12. Hooray and thanks to the authorities who finally got that unsightly

the Board of Tillamook Fire District each voted unanimously to recommend to the Tillamook County Commissioners that the formation of the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue Rural Fire Protection District be placed on the ballot for approval by voters in May 2026. If passed, this measure would unify the existing Bay City Fire Department and the Tillamook Fire District into one fire district. This combined district would serve approximately 18,385 permanent residents in the Tillamook and Bay City areas and would be overseen by a five-member

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in their blooms as they will be later in the spring and summer, but even having a few of these cheerful little flowers here and there brings a spot of color to an otherwise gray garden. I have noticed as I walk around the garden that my Clematis Montana ‘Warwickshire Rose’ now has leaves

wreck out of there. No one in Cape Meares seems to know the backstory, but hopefully no one was hurt in the original accident.

Nick and Kristi Ostroff, Scott Gordon and Randy Klobas went to the Portland Boat Show earlier this month. After looking at the prices there, no one is getting a new boat—all are content with the boats they have. In fact, Spike Klobas reports that Randy just got his all fixed up. That plus Capt. Pete’s new motor for our boat, and the Cape Meares crew should be all set for the 2026 spring Chinook season.

Just in from neighbor Karen Walz, who often

Board of Directors elected by voters, who would be responsible for carrying out the hiring process of a new fire chief for the newly formed district. The Bay City Fire Department currently has two full-time employees, while Tillamook has one full-time and several part-time. Both fire departments rely heavily on volunteers to respond to emergencies. Currently, the Bay City Fire Department operates as a municipal fire department under the authority of the Bay City Council.

If passed in May, a unified tax rate of $1.49 per $1,000 of assessed value

breaking out of their dormancy.

I will carefully watch this plant as it moves to blooming. It will be stunning in May, with hundreds upon hundreds of pinkish-white flowers. And while it is a bit early to plant new pansies, my primrose have been blooming for a couple of weeks now. Always

volunteers with the Tillamook Girl Scout troops: Girl Scout cookie season is open. The local Tillamook troops have started taking pre-orders from family and friends. These budding entrepreneurs will be at local stores from February 20–March 15 for you to order in person. You may pinpoint times and locations by visiting https://www.girlscoutsosw.org/ en/cookies/find-cookies.html. Support our young scouts and enjoy a delicious treat, to boot.

Speaking of Karen, she and her husband, Steve, participated in the Tillamook County Family YMCA Polar Plunge for 2026 at Cape Lookout on January 10. The event was

would be imposed, generating approximately $2.45 million for district operations. For Bay City properties, this $1.49 per $1,000 tax rate on assessed value would replace the current $1.80 of assessed value, resulting in a decrease in the amount of property tax assessed.

A Community Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 29th at 5 p.m. in the Ad Montgomery Community Hall located at 5525 B Street in Bay City. The purpose of this workshop is to gather information from the public for inclusion of the subject property, located southeast of the Bewley

around your garden for a peek at what might be ready to bloom. It will be encouraging to see those beginning signs of growth.

rescheduled from New Year’s Day due to safety concerns with the king tides. Neighbors Kathy and Kevin Burke were there to cheer on the Walzes and other swimmers (but didn’t get in the water themselves). There were hot drinks, French onion soup and pastries afterward for the brave plungers. Way to get after this New Year. Movie time. “Rumblings” is this coming weekend, 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oceanside Community Center on Saturday, January 24, and the same time at our Barbara Bennett Community Center on Sunday, January 25. See you there.

Street and Vaughn Road intersection, in the proposed “one time” Urban Growth Boundary expansion, and to gather the community’s perspectives on what the community believes is important to protect, strengthen, and be mindful of, as the city considers how this site moves forward. It’s time to get a new dog license. Please take proof of rabies vaccination and expiration date when applying for your annual license to city hall. Fees are $20 per dog, but with a 50% discount if your furry friends are spayed/neutered and an additional discount for senior citizens.

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M y dining room has morphed into an artist’s studio again this winter as I prep a metal mosaic (bits of colorful pop and tea cans attached to a square of plywood) for the “Art for the Heart” show in Nehalem next month. It will be a rooster who I’ve named Romeo, on a black background because he’s crowing in the dark.

As of the January city council meeting on January 14, 2026, The Rockaway Beach Artisan Farmers Market is currently without a venue. The issue was discussed at the December 2025 city council workshop, when applications for the wayside had been filed ahead of the 2026 season. Longtime events such as the Kite Festival (in its 50th year for 2026) and

The project was inspired by the nightly crowing of a cockerel in my own (Parkway Drive, Cloverdale) neighborhood that starts up at 2:30 a.m., almost like clockwork.

Artists of any age with work in progress are reminded that up to 5 wallready “Art for the Heart,” submissions will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 29 and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, January 30 at North Coast Recreation District, 36155 9th Street, In Nehalem. There are no fees for creative submissions. A 20% commission will be collected on sold pieces, but work need not be offered for sale.

Meals on Wheels plans to serve free eats at an

Arts & Crafts Festival were approved, as was the relatively new NCAM Music Festival.

But objections arose to the proposed Thursday Market, primarily for closing of the Wayside from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. on market days.

Introduced in May 2023, the market ran on Thursdays, from its May 16 opening through Labor Day in September.

open house from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28 with lunch served at 11:30. They’re located within Kiawanda Community Center (KCC). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. Nestucca High School will host a Red Cross Blood Drive in the high school gym from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 22. The address is 34660 Parkway Drive in Cloverdale. Preregister online at www.redcrossblood.org by entering Cloverdale’s zip code (97112) when prompted on the home screen.

Poets and poetry lovers of all ages are invited to listen to and read a poem at the South Tillamook County Library in Pacific City at 5

It returned in 2024 with a similar schedule. In 2025, the hours were changed as a result of visitor feedback. From my May 6, 2025, Fencepost:

“Visitors in previous years asked for more time after the market ended […] Of particular interest was having enough time for visitors to have dinner after shopping.

p.m. on the Third Tuesday, monthly (January 20). Be there at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21 (Third Wednesday, monthly) for an hour of coloring time. This program is for adults 19 and older. Storytime at the library happens at 3:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (January 28 and February 11) monthly. Children of all ages are invited; the program includes stories, singing and moving about. The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City. This week KCC serves senior lunches at 11:30 on Tuesday (January 20) and Wednesday (January 21) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) Bingo there is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, January 22. The

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address is included above. For more information call 971-212-7131 or go to kiwanda.com.

Don’t forget that the former Nehalem Bay House has been remodeled into apartments for seniors age 55 and up. Renamed Alder Creek Commons, it offers affordable studio, one-, and two-bedroom units to seniors and disabled individuals who earn or receive little enough income to qualify as tenants. A chart online shows rents ranging from $731-944 per month. The property is located at 35385 Tohl Road in Nehalem. For more information, search “Alder Cove Apartments” online and to apply, click on the highlighted link that reads, “click here to apply.” Belated birthday greet-

ings go out to Sue Beachy, B.J. Clark, Whalen Dillon, Ginger Durham, Chris Eckhardt, John Eckhardt, Marsha Hale, Paige Hale, Taylor Haltiner, Eric Hays, Jason Hill, Raeanna Hughes, Holdyn Hurliman, Kyler Jones, Richard Love, Lila

closure for the Wayside.

“This year [2025], the Thursday Market hours are 2 p.m.—6 p.m., which gives vendors the chance to pack up earlier and guests another hour to grab a bite downtown.”

Objections to the 2026 Thursday Market application came down to questions of the best use of the Wayside during summer.

“It’s 14 weeks of our peak tourist season,” commented City Councilor Kiley Konruff. This concern was echoed by Mayor Charles McNeilly:

“Rockaway Beach is experiencing a surge in businesses in our downtown core. But we have not had an increase in parking to

A Call to Artists

Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists for a non-juried art exhibition at North County Recreation District (NCRD), Feb. 1–27, 2026.

• Artists of all ages on the Oregon coast are welcome.

• No fees for creative submissions.

• Submit up to five entries — must be wall-ready.

• Art sales. If selling art pieces, 20% of sales go to NCRD for fitness scholarships and 80% back to the artist.

Save the date for art submissions!

Adventist Health staff will intake art at NCRD, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Artwork will be accepted on two days:

• Thursday, January 29, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Friday, January 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For full details, visit: AdventistHealthTillamook.org/ArtForTheHeart

support this growth. Simply put, Rockaway Beach does not have enough parking.” He cited some of the consequences of this as affecting safety, congestion, “and lost revenue for businesses.”

At issue appears to be the loss of the 17 parking spaces in the Wayside.

The proposed location for the Market is the Anchor Street parking lot, with space for 43 vehicles. It has hosted the annual Trunk or Treat activity, last held at the Wayside in 2023 before moving to Anchor Street in 2024.

But Anchor Street has a number of challenges for the Thursday Market. Chief among these is little to no visibility from highway 101, lacking the historic red Caboose to

Anew year. It seems easy at first to write 2026 and then as the days go by, you find yourself still in 2025. And it happens every year. The new dog and I are settling in; he still counter-surfs and has started on open trash cans. Always a new trick. However, my shoes are still intact, furniture has only a few teeth marks, but it is replacement time. And he sleeps through the night. Last week was beautiful, dry, maybe not clear, but not too chilly. And I ended up inside doing paperwork things. After all it is close to tax season, and I am still setting up tax clinic sites – Tillamook and Seaside. So, it is time to start your tax preparations. Time to gather information about deductions and credits that you can use to reduce your tax burden.

If you are 65 or older you want to collect all your medical information because it may be useful for your state tax calculation, even if it doesn’t help the federal. Medical information includes health insurance premiums that you pay, long-term care premiums, doctor copayments you make, prescription drugs you buy (your pharmacy may be able to give you a printed list of what you purchased for the year), nursing care you purchase, medical devices you needed, such as walkers, glasses, hearing aids, hearing aid batteries, canes, and if you needed to add a ramp to your walkway, that is also a medical expense. Another fun one for me is medical miles. Miles from your residence to the doctor’s office and back, to the pharmacy and back, to the eye doctor, the dentist. They can really add up for some folks, especially if you drive to Portland for care. And while it is not a great amount, it adds to the

draw the eye. Citizen commentary at the January 14 City Council meeting was decidedly in favor of continuing the market in its location at the wayside.

First to present was Chris Williams, representing the Rockaway Renaissance Artists, a group established by the late Cindy Kay Gregory.

“We are beholden to the Thursday Market,” Williams began, which provides the ability for a number of Rockaway artists to supplement their income.

“My first concerns were for myself. But then I heard from folks that brought up some really good issues.” Williams mentioned “many barriers to having a market on Anchor Street. One is absence of wifi,” which vendors use for payment systems. Others included the relative lack of electricity and water. At the core, though, Williams concluded, “The Wayside is the heart of Rockaway Beach and people who drive by stop for events.”

City council discussion focused on the duration of

total medical expense you can use. Make sure you ask your tax preparer if you think you have other medical related expenses that might qualify. Or consult the IRS publication on medical expenses. What else can you deduct? Property taxes for any year, paid in the current year. Other taxes you paid can be deducted, although Oregon does not have many that I have seen. Cash contributions or items donated to a qualified organization – such as Goodwill, Kit Kaboodle, Habitat, Food Bank – are also deductible. Your tax preparer may want to see a receipt for the donation and some tax software programs require more information about the organization than others – for example the name, address, and date of donation. This information is always good to have and keep in your tax files in support of what you are claiming. There are sources of information on the value of goods donated that you could find online to help you get to the amount to be deducted. Other items that assist in creating the tax return include last year’s return; it shows your social security numbers, dependents, what you filed as income so you can look for those same documents to come to you in the mail. We are supposed to receive such documents by the end of January or by mid-February. The tax return will also show if you have any carryforwards from investments, for example. If you

Councilor Pat Ryan noted his concern with the application calling for Wayside closue all day from 9 a.m.—8 p.m. He added that it would be “difficult to tie that up for the full day when there are other options.”

Councilor Mary McGinniss noted that in the past, the market “doesn’t start till 2:30 but they’re requesting to block it off from 9 a.m.” McGinniss went on to note that Rockaway Beach has “the 4th most tourists on the North Coast.” She concluded with a possible course of action for proponents of the Thursday Market: “I would like to see the chamber come back with an amended application that more accurately reflects what’s possible at the Wayside. I invite the chamber to come back.

“I think we can come out of this with a big win for everybody.”

If you have ideas or wish to express an opinion on the issue, write to Rockaway Beach City Council, P.O. Box 5, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.

are taking your items to someone to prepare the return for you, you may need to have your actual social security cards. Not your Medicare card. Another item that can be deducted is any gambling loss up to the amount you won from gambling. The casino can provide you with that information.

This is not a complete list.

Childcare costs to enable you to work can become a credit against your tax. You want the amount you paid and information on the care provider (name, address, phone, amount, and date range of services). If you are attending college, or your child is attending college, that also can result in a credit. You need the statement from the school (1099-T) on tuition, information on any grants used, and school expenses for books and materials required.

Remember, federal and state taxes are “selfimposed” – that means we each calculate and impose the tax upon ourselves. So, you are allowed these deductions from your income, in line with the rules IRS and Oregon State have provided. I believe in paying my taxes but not overpaying them. I would encourage you to contact the Tax-Aide program at the library, but I understand that the appointment schedule is almost full. However, if you have tax questions, you can contact us by coming in on Thursdays or Fridays to the clinic at the library or calling or emailing me – lindabade2023@gmail. com, 503-577-7403. We are here to help.

I usually end this fencepost with something on the library, but there isn’t anything new happening this week. The normal activities continue on a weekly basis, and I am over my word limit.

OBITUARIES/NEWS

John Raymond Marshall

J ohn Raymond Marshall was born on April 26, 1955 to

April 26, 1955

Raymond and Thelma Marshall in Tillamook, Oregon. An avid outdoorsman, John lived for the hunt, whether it be rifle or archery. He loved watching logging shows and archery hunts. He enjoyed camping, seeing much of the US and Canada on archery shoots with his family. John loved gardening and could grow anything. He spent countless hours in his shop woodworking or scrolling on his “TikTok machine” (aka phone) That was always his happy place!

John’s working career started out working for Robert Yergen Road Construction. He then went on to

Mark W. Killion

logging for several years and ended with 23 years at Tillamook PUD.

John is survived by his wife Teresa, daughter Jaimie Butler, son Andrew Marshall (Alyssa) and granddaughters Breanna Butler and Paisley Marshall. He is also survived by sisters Jan Bush (Tim) Judy Burt (Denny) and Jerrilee Anderegg (Rick).

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Thelma Marshall and nephew Jerry Burt.

May the bulls always bugle loud, the bucks grow big and the logging be great. 652 we love you! Rest in peace, your loving family.

January 22, 1963 - January 13, 2026

M ark W. Killion of Nehalem was born 1/22/1963 and passed away 1/13/2026 at the age of 62. Funeral ser-

TBCC bequeathed

$773,000

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Last year, the Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation received an unexpected donation of $773,000 from the estate of Richard and Virginia White in to support students at the college.

The gift represented the largest in the foundation’s history and is expected to provide around $30,000 annually to support scholarships at the college in honor of the Whites’ passion for education.

vice will be on 1/24/2026 at 11:00am at Waud’s Funeral Home.

AG’s Opinion Raises Questions About Transportation Tax Repeal

Gov. Kotek wants lawmakers to invalidate House Bill 3991. The opinion says they cannot do that

BY NIGEL JAQUISS

Oregon Journalism Project

A90-year-old legal opinion could jeopardize Gov. Tina Kotek’s desire to repeal House Bill 3991, the controversial Oregon Department of Transportation funding package she backed and lawmakers passed in a September special session.

The opinion, dated Nov. 13, 1935, is about a bill lawmakers passed that year related to student fees at Oregon colleges. Before the measure went into effect, however, citizens gathered enough signatures to send it to the ballot for voters to decide.

Then-Gov. Charles Martin asked then-Attorney General I.H. Van Winkle whether lawmakers could simply repeal the bill rather than engage in a ballot fight.

The answer Van Winkle gave, based on case law from Oregon and numerous other states: No.

“The right of the people to a referendum vote on a statute enacted by the Legislature can not be defeated by a subsequent repeal of the act referred,” Van Winkle wrote, quoting a Missouri case.

The opinion is newly relevant because of the machinations around HB 3991. After lawmakers failed in 2025 to pass a long-planned ODOT funding measure, Kotek then called them back in September, and the Democratic supermajorities ultimately passed a slimmed-down measure that would generate new revenue from a 6-cents-agallon gas tax hike, increases in vehicle registration fees, and a doubling of the statewide payroll tax to fund transit.

But after Kotek signed the bill into law in midNovember, critics of HB 3991, led by state Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Dundee), Rep. Ed Diehl (R-Scio) and Jason Williams of the Taxpayer Association of Oregon then stunned many political observers: They quickly gathered about

250,000 signatures to refer HB 3991 to the November 2026 ballot.

Kotek subsequently changed her mind and now wants to repeal HB 3991 because the consensus is the referral would succeed in repealing the tax increases.

Rather than allowing critics to use the repeal as a cudgel against her and legislative Democrats between now and November, Kotek decided to take the pain and move on.

But she may not be able to. A reader tipped OJP to the 1935 AG’s opinion which is so old it’s not online but is findable at the Oregon State Library.

It’s unclear what consequence the opinion will have.

Kotek spokeswoman Elisabeth Shepard says the governor was unaware of the opinion when she declared in a Jan. 7 speech: “Here is what I am asking the Oregon Legislature to do in the February session— repeal House Bill 3991.”

“The governor’s office was not specifically aware of this 1935 opinion,” Shepard told OJP in an email today. “The Legislature will certainly be doing its due diligence about how best to proceed on this issue.”

(Legislative leaders have previously taken a wait-andsee approach to what they will do in the session that starts Feb. 4 and did not take a position after Kotek’s call for repeal.)

Jenny Hansson, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Dan Rayfield, says the Department of Justice

has not yet formed a legal opinion on the proposed repeal.

“We are aware of the 1935 opinion,” Hansson says. “Since 1935, the relevant portion of the constitution has been amended, and there is additional case law bearing on the issue. We have not analyzed whether the 1935 opinion’s conclusions remain valid in light of more recent legal developments.”

In a Jan. 9 interview with OJP, Starr said he and his co-petitioners in the referral were disappointed that Kotek wanted to repeal HB 3991, which would shortcircuit the process.

“I understand how the game is played,” Starr said then.

But when OJP shared the AG’s opinion with Starr, he struck a different note.

“This opinion makes the law unmistakably clear,” Starr said. “Once the people invoke the referendum, the Legislature has no authority to repeal it. The constitution requires an election. There is no statutory workaround, no procedural loophole, and no legal basis to keep this measure off the ballot.”

House Minority Leader Lucetta Elmer (R-McMinnville) echoed Starr’s displeasure.

“When more than a quarter million people sign a petition demanding a vote, the response should be transparency and respect, not backroom maneuvering,” Elmer said. “This is about trusting the people, following the constitution, and letting voters decide for themselves.”

Richard White was born in Tillamook on McCormick Loop Road and attended and graduated from South Prairie School when it still taught students from kindergarten to 12th grade. After a stint in the Navy, White returned to Tillamook and worked to save money for college, while also honing his craft as a cartoonist with some creations submitted to the Headlight Herald, before matriculating at Lewis & Clark College.

It was there that he met his wife, Virginia, with Donna Kaser, Richard’s sister and the trustee for the couple’s state, recalling that they were drawn together by their shared passion for art. “They met at Lewis & Clark,” Kaser said, “they were both studying art and married before they graduated.”

The couple’s passion for art continued during their marriage, with Richard teaching Virginia to draw cartoon characters and the pair taking a cross-county trip to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York from their home in San Diego, drawing along the way.

Education was another core value of the Whites, and though there was no community college in Tillamook during Richard’s youth, he decided to support the institution with his portion of the estate.

“When [he] passed, the trust was split and his was always wanted for Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC),” Kaser said. “He felt it was something he would

like the college to have, something to help the students.”

TBCC Foundation’s board will determine the best use for the returns from the endowment, expected to be around $30,000 to $35,000 annually, each year at a quarterly meeting each March. TBCC Foundation Executive Director Britta Lawrence said that the gift could be used for credit or non-credit programs and that the board intended to use the money flexibly to maximize its impact.

“We are deeply grateful for the White family’s belief in our mission,” Lawrence said. “This incredible gift will open doors for generations of TBCC students.”

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Leading with Heart: Meet the Finalists for Citizen of the Year

TILLAMOOK AREA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The heart of Tillamook County is not found in its landmarks or its landscapes, but in the tireless spirit of the people who call this place home.

In the final installment of our 2025 Chamber Community Award highlights, we celebrate the selfless individuals who represent the best of our community’s spirit and leadership. This year’s Citizen of the Year nominees represent servant leadership, from

veterans and healthcare pioneers to advocates for our youth and protectors of our animals. Each of these finalists has looked at a need in our community and met it with unwavering dedication, often working behind the scenes without expectation of praise. These are the neighbors who build our future, one act of service at a time. Vanessa Cham is deeply committed to strengthening Tillamook County through her leadership, service and care for local families. As the Executive Director of the Tillamook

Early Learning Center, she leads a team that provides essential daycare, nutrition and education services to nearly 60 local families. Her passion for child safety led her to spearhead the “Dive Into Water Fun & Safety” event in Garibaldi, which provides free life jackets and education to hundreds of children. Beyond her professional role, Vanessa serves on the boards of both the Kiwanis Club and the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.

A devoted mother and caregiver to her extended family, Vanessa’s tireless work ethic and heart for service make her a community treasure.

Barbara McCann has been the driving force behind the North County Recreation District since 1995. When the local school district moved out, Barbara spearheaded the effort to save the building and pool, successfully placing the recreation district on the ballot. For nearly 30 years, she has been the “common thread” ensuring the facility’s survival through numerous successful bond measures. Most recently, Barbara defied the odds by leading the $16-million campaign

to build a modern aquatics center, ensuring that health, safety and community connection remain a legacy for North County for generations to come.

Judy Riggs embodies the spirit of service, integrity, and dedication that defines Tillamook County. An Air Force Veteran, Judy’s commitment to others was forged in the highest levels of duty. Locally, she served as Garibaldi’s Postmaster for 14 years and later as mayor, always prioritizing the dignity and security of every resident. Her volunteerism is boundless, from staffing the Garibaldi Museum to her tireless work at God’s Lighthouse Food Pantry. Whether she is personally hauling groceries for families in need, maintaining Highway 101 through the Adopt-a-Road program, or coordinating the Giving Tree for local children, Judy leads with a smile and a genuine heart.

Eric Sappington enhances the quality of life in Tillamook County through a unique blend of artistic talent and community mentorship. Whether he is enriching local lives with his music or supporting youth through the YMCA’s Court

4 program, Eric’s presence is a constant source of encouragement. He is the first to step in when a need arises, always showing up with a positive attitude and a signature smile. Beyond his artistic gifts, Eric’s willingness to serve whenever called upon and his genuine gratitude for those around him make him an exceptional neighbor and an outstanding part of our community.

Nelia Seratista is widely known throughout Tillamook for her extraordinary generosity and open-door spirit. As the owner of Pacific Restaurant, she has transformed her business into a community hub, frequently providing her space free of charge for non-profits, school groups and fundraisers. Nelia has a unique ability to mobilize dedicated volunteers for vital causes like Tides of Change and Shop with a Cop. From donating food to hosting the annual law enforcement dinner, Nelia’s selfless investment in local organizations and consistent support make her a respected part of the county.

Eric Swanson exemplifies servant leadership through his commitment

to the health of Tillamook County. As President of Adventist Health Tillamook, Eric has led transformative healthcare improvements, most notably his multi-year mission to restore local dialysis services in 2025. Recognizing the physical and financial toll long-distance travel took on vulnerable patients, Eric navigated complex regulatory and financial hurdles to bring this lifesaving care back to the community. He pursued this difficult task not for institutional gain, but to ensure residents could receive treatment with dignity, keeping families together and providing a vital safety net for those in need.

Dusty Trost, Principal Broker of Rob Trost Real Estate, leads his team with a rare blend of strength, vision and heart. Since stepping into leadership in 2019, he has not only upheld his father’s legacy but expanded it through a culture of quiet, sincere service. From revitalizing the Netarts park to his steadfast support of 4-H and local youth, Dusty consistently invests in the traditions that define Tillamook. Though he prefers to stay out of the spotlight, his hands-on generosity and humble leadership inspire a ripple effect of kindness throughout the entire county.

Nonda Zwald has dedicated over a decade to animal welfare and community service in Tillamook County. Following the creation of the “Mutt Strutt” in honor of her daughter, Sondi, Nonda became the driving force behind Tillamook K9 Rescue. Under her leadership, a deteriorating building was transformed into a functional shelter that provides a safe haven for lost and abandoned dogs. Nonda has rallied local contractors, organized microchip clinics, and partnered with law enforcement to fill a vital gap in local services. Her tireless advocacy, integrity, and compassion have ensured that countless animals find their forever homes and a second chance.

Choosing just one recipient from such an extraordinary group is a daunting task, as each of these eight individuals has left a mark on the fabric of our community. Their stories remind us that whether through a lifelong career of service or a quiet, daily commitment to kindness, every resident has the power to create a ripple effect of positive change. We invite you to join us in honoring these local heroes and celebrating their contributions at the Chamber Community Awards Ban

Cheesemakers Take Two

DAVID RICHMOND Tillamook Swim Coach

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oth the boys’ and girls’ swim teams earned a trophy at the Molalla invitational the second weekend of January. The boys and girls were second only to Silverton at the meet that boasted prelims in the morning and finals (top 8) in the afternoon. The boys have been on a tear this year and outside of losing to Silverton who is in a higher classification (5A), the Cheesemakers are undefeated against all other classifications, including 6A schools.

We are deep this year on the boy’s side and have a number of boys who are quick and versatile. First among them is Wyatt Swart who continues to impress and improve. He had the top finish on the boy’s side, swimming to 2nd place in the 200IM with a big drop in his personal best. He was also third in the 100 butterfly by only .07 seconds. Soren Johnson, Easton Vance and Johnny Sappington also swam to third place finishes in their respective finals. Johnson’s top 3 was in the 200 freestyle, while Vance swam the breaststroke and Sappington’s the 500 free. All four boys swam to top finishes in their four events.

hundredths of a second in the 50 free. We thought she had it as she was hard charging down the stretch but came up just a bit short. Both girls will be big factors in the championship meets coming up. League is just three short weeks away and District is 4 weeks away. It’s hard to believe we are so close to the finish of the season.

The most exciting part of the season is coming up these two are ready now.

Battling a sore shoulder didn’t stop Emmy Mulder from having a huge meet. She was third in the 50 free just off the lead by a few tenths and swam to a PR and top 4 finish in the 100 free.

Sanni Venlainen was impressive in her efforts on the day swimming in finals in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke. In only her second meet swimming the IM, she swam the race flawlessly and to a top 5 finish. She is a foreign exchange student for us, and we are so thrilled to

The last team to beat Newport at the District meet, coincidentally, was Tillamook almost 20 years ago in 2008.

On the girl’s side, Indi Rhodes showed the big schools how it’s done.

Cyrus Werner and Tristan Valencia also dropped their sprint times during the meet and had big impacts in the relays in finals. Werner had a top 4 and top 5 finish in the 50 and 100 freestyle respectively. Mason Barajas had an impressive personal best in the 100 backstroke to place in the top 6. Drew Boomer, Weston Wilks, North Mulder and Neah Kah Nie swimmer Jacob Flynn also had big time drops on the day. Captain Soren Johnson noted, “The boys’ team is an especially tight group this year” and they all have a collective goal to not just win the Cowapa League title, but the one that matters most, the District 3 crown. Newport has had a strangle hold on that meet for 17 straight years and they won’t let go of it easily. We hope to continue to train hard, give it our best effort and try to finally knock them off this year.

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

AShe clocked a solid 500 time running away with the top time in the longest event. She also placed second in the 200 freestyle to lead the team. Violette Gomes impressed again going for top 2 finishes in both the 50 free and 100 freestyle. She’s been great this year. She was just out touched by

Lady Cats get bounce-back win

fter dropping two of their previous three games, the Nestucca High School girls’ basketball team scored an emphatic 75-51 home victory over the Portland Christian Royals on January 12. The Bobcats jumped out to an enormous lead with a blistering hot first quarter, headlined by nine points from reserve Carly Wisehart, who scored 17 on the night, and cruised to the easy victory.

McKennah McDonald got the Cats rolling with an early three and Taylor Knight scored a fast break layup off a Piper Armstrong steal to push the lead to five. The Royals answered with a midrange two but an and-one from Autumn Rist, transition layup from Armstrong, three from Knight and short Armstrong jumper pushed the lead to 15-2 before they scored again. Nestucca dominated time of possession as Portland Christian struggled with

their full-court press and lost the battle for boards, and Nestucca’s lead grew to 24-7 with two and a half to go in the quarter as the Bobcat offense continued its scorching hot and balanced attack. Carly Wisehart chipped in nine off the bench in the quarter’s waning moments, including a buzzer-beating three to push the lead to 34-10. The Bobcats cooled slightly as the second quarter began except for Piper Armstrong, who scored six points in the first two minutes. Rist sank a three shortly later, but the Royals slightly trimmed the lead to 48-19 with two left in the half and 50-24 at the break as Nestucca remained cool. Nestucca came out with a renewed offensive intensity to start the second half and again pushed the lead past 30, 60-29, with four minutes left in the quarter. The Bobcats continued to stretch the lead with seven unanswered and by the end of the quarter led 69-38. The Bobcat reserves took over in the fourth quarter and struggled to gain traction, though the lead proved sufficient for them to hold on for the 75-51 win.

The

on January

Pirate wrestlers turn in strong performances

BY MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

The Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates boys and girls wrestling teams competed in two OSAA Class 3A meets last week and they had several athletes turn in standout performances.

The 10-member boys’ squad was highlighted by a third-place finish for senior Nathaniel Tinnes (1-0) who took first place in the 165-pound division in a Class 3A/2A Special District 1 dual meet Jan. 12 at Vernonia High School. The Pirates, guided by fifth-year head Coach Alejandro Quintana and assistant coach Krista Bozely, also had a solid overall finish by other

wrestlers, who helped their team win two-out-of-three dual events at Vernonia. “Everything is going pretty well, and Nathaniel had a good performance at Vernonia,” said Quintana. On January 10, the Pirates boys squad competed at the eight-team Bob Bishop Classic at Willamina High School and had an impressive overall performance by taking third place in team scoring. Tinnes took third place in his weight class. Freshman Ivan Cazarez took sixth place in the 132-pound division and junior Nathan Vance (285 lbs.) also notched a sixth-place finish.

“We did okay at Willamina and it was a tough tournament, so it was good to get third place,” said Quintana. “It’s get-

ting down to crunch time now, so we’re just looking forward to getting a couple of kids to qualify for the state tournament. Nathaniel is having a good season and we’re hoping that he’ll qualify for state.

Senior Alex Lessor (157 lbs.) has been doing well to despite the fact that he’s dealing with an injury, but I think he’ll have a good chance to qualify for state as well.”

The Pirates boys’ squad will compete in the SD1 District Tournament February 14 at Yamhill-Carlton High School and the top four finishers qualify for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Wrestling State Championships Tournament Feb. 26-28 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

“On our girls’ team, senior

Sara Vega (113 lbs.) and junior Trinity Schenk-Williams (126 lbs.) are first-year wrestlers who have been doing pretty good, but they won’t be able to qualify for state,” said Quintana. “There’s a lot of tough girls in the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A level and Sara and Trinity are still pretty new in the sport

since they’ve only been wrestling for one season.” Schenk-Williams had a solid performance while winning one out-of-three matches in a tournament Jan 14 at Riverside High School in Tualatin.

The Pirate boys and girls will compete in their next meet January 24 in a three-

way dual meet with Banks and Yamhill-Carlton at YamhillCarlton High School. The Pirates girls’ team will compete in the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 1 tournament February 20-21, and the top four finishers qualify for the state meet February 26-28.

Lady Pirates lose to Banks

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

In a tough outing, the Neah-Kah-Nie High School girls’ basketball team dropped a league game 37-21 at home against the Banks Braves on January 15.

The Pirates never found an offensive rhythm on the night, struggling with the Braves’ defensive pressure throughout, and after holding an early lead, watched the visiting team pull away for the win.

The teams traded threes in the early minutes of the game but were otherwise cold from the field and remained knotted at three with four to go in the quarter.

Neah-Kah-Nie struggled with Bank’s defensive pressure and turned the ball over repeatedly, but the Braves failed to capitalize and a Lucy Smith free throw with two and a half put the Pirates ahead and a Ruby Martine basket with a little over minute left stretched the lead to 6-3 after one. A Bianca Smith three a bit over a minute into the quarter stretched the Pirate lead to six but the Braves responded with two midrange jumpers to cut it back to two and tied it up on a layup off a steal as Neah-Kah-Nie continued to struggle with Banks’s defensive pressure. After several

lead to 13-11 at the half with a layup.

Neah-Kah-Nie remained in an offensive funk as the second half got under way, though Banks fared little better and led 17-13 with four minutes to go in the quarter. Banks scored six straight in the next minute to push the lead to double digits and with just four points between the teams in the rest of the quarter, the Pirates headed into the fourth trailing 26-14.

In the fourth, Neah-KahNie’s offensive travails continued, with the squad scoreless through four minutes, allowing the Banks lead to grow to 35-14. A Bianca Smith putback with just over two left ended the drought for the Pirates but the Braves held on for the 37-21 win. Bianca Smith led the Pirates in scoring with eight points in the game as the squad snapped a five-game winning streak with the loss and moved to 9-5 on the season and 2-1 in league play following a 39-32 win at Riverdale earlier in the week. Neah-Kah-Nie is scheduled to return to action Wednesday at Warrenton before a Friday home matchup against Rainier.

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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eah-Kah-Nie High School’s boys’ basketball team lost a close home game to the league rival Banks Braves on January 16, coming up just short 53-48.

The Pirates struggled with Banks’s defensive pressure all night long and could not find a way to build or sustain a lead. Clayton Dante led the Pirates with 11 points on the night, while reserve Marcus Johnson chipped in ten. Early in the game both teams were playing strong defense and three minutes in the only basket had come from Dylan Sigman on a transition layup off a steal. Banks evened the game on a driving lay in a little less than a minute later and took the lead on a three following a Dante floater in the lane with two and a half left in the quarter.

A Johnson layup returned the lead to the Pirates shortly later and

after a Brave layup off a steal, Douma tied the game with a free throw before the Banks bench drew a technical allowing Dante to give the Pirates an 8-7 lead from the line. Banks responded with another layup and Johnson answered with one of his own before two late Braves free throws put them ahead 11-10 after one.

Neah-Kah-Nie’s offense went dormant as the second began, as the team struggled to take care of the ball, allowing Banks to extend their lead to eight before Dante ended the run with a contested midrange jumper. The Brave run continued as time wound down in the half, as the defensive pressure continued to flummox the Pirates, and the lead was 23-14 with two minutes to go. Lewis knocked home a three with one and a half left and the teams traded baskets before two Sigman free throws cut the lead to 25-21 at the half.

A 7-3 Pirate run drew the game level on a Lewis three two and a half min -

utes into the second, and Johnson converted on a second chance opportunity near the basket on the next possession to give NeahKah-Nie the 30-28 lead. Both teams went cold from the field as the quarter wore on, as the Pirates

again struggled with turnovers, allowing the Braves to tie the game with around four to go. The teams stayed close for the rest of the quarter, with Dante scoring four for the Pirates, and Banks took a 36-34 advantage to the fourth.

Banks extended the lead to six with four unanswered before Dante scored a contested layup. The Braves responded with a layup of their own and Douma scored a three on the next Pirate possession to cut the lead back

to 42-39 with six minutes remaining.

Banks stretched the lead to nine with three and a half to go, as the Pirates were again cold from the field, drawing a Neah-KahNie timeout. The Pirates struggles continued after the break, with the Braves pushing the lead to 11 before a Douma three ended the run. Kason Fletcher scored on a drive on the next possession and Douma knocked home a contested floater from the foul line to cut the lead to 51-46 entering the final minute.

A Sigman steal and breakaway dunk trimmed the lead to three with 30 seconds left but two Brave free throws pushed it back to five and Neah-Kah-Nie failed to score again, falling 53-48.

Neah-Kah-Nie went to 8-6 on the season and 1-2 in Coastal Range League play with the loss, after a 77-30 win earlier in the week at Riverdale. The Pirates return to action with games this Wednesday at Warrenton and on Friday versus Rainier.

win streak with a tough home 76-30 loss against the Portland Christian Royals on January 12.

The Bobcats fell into a hole early and struggled all night with the Royals’ defense, with Mason Vu leading the team with nine points. Both teams came out cold in the early minutes of the game as the Bobcats struggled with Portland

Christian’s defensive pressure and fell into a 6-0 hole before Mason Vu scored a midrange jumper with five minutes left. The Royals kept their foot on the gas as the quarter progressed, pushing the lead to double digits and to 27-7 at the end of one.

The Royals cooled off in the second quarter though their defense continued to frustrate Nestucca, leaving them ahead 33-11 with four to go in the half. Nestucca’s struggles continued as time wound down and they trailed 43-15 at the break.

The second half brought more of the same, and the Bobcats trailed 70-23 after three and lost 76-30. With the loss the Bobcats fell to 5-7 on the season and 1-2 in league play. They returned to action with a 60-50 win at Clatskanie on January 14, before a home game against Gaston on January 16 (result unavailable).

Resolve to be ready: Emergency preparedness and you

VELDA HANDLER

Tillamook County Citizens Corps Council

L ooking for a New Year’s Resolution for 2026: resolve to be ready. If this last month’s temper tantrum by Mother Nature has taught us anything, it is to be ready for anything! High water? Floods? Mud Slides? Rockslides? Damaged and unusable bridges, power outages, communications interruptions, etc? We experienced them all in December 2025, and annually. Were you ready? Are you ready for a repeat, or something even bigger?

Tillamook County Citizens Corps Council (TC4) is a countywide compilation of skilled volunteer groups and partners dedicated to organizing local community response to disasters. I know you are asking yourself why we need volunteer organizations when we have the police and the fire departments. Well, here’s your answer; when the world goes out to sea, or sinks down a hole, or collapses on itself, the first responders are just that – first responders. On day one, they need to care for their families, and then if they can even get to work,

they will be responding to the most dangerous and life-threatening situations. Then… what about day two, or three, or seven… or fifteen? That’s when the community must pull together and be ready to save ourselves. TC4 is working toward that exact purpose, preparedness and resiliency.

Who is TC4? It is an organized and functioning group that includes representatives from Bay City Emergency Vol Corps (BCEV), Cape Meares Emergency Vol Corps (CMEVC), Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB), Garibaldi Emergency Vol (GEV), Nedonna Beach Neighborhood Assoc (NBNA), Netarts Emergency Response Volunteers (NERV), Oceanside Neighborhood Assoc (ONA,) Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness Corps (RBEPC), Tillamook County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, South Tillamook County Emergency Vol Corps (STCEVC )and Tillamook Emergency Vol Corps (TEVC). These organizations and their partners come together once a month to plan and procure resources for disaster relief and prepare their communities for long-term survival in the event of

a routine or catastrophic disaster.

What has TC4 actually accomplished? Organization, collaboration and provision are TC4’s goals. Communities along the beautiful Oregon coast are connected by bridges, hillside roads and bays. We were reminded again last month that when Highway 101 is blocked with landslides and Highway 6 falls down the hill, communities can become islands. If we become a real-life version of Survivor Island, we need to be prepared and have skills, supplies and equipment readily available to make it through the long haul. TC4 mission is: To advocate for, promote, and facilitate emergency preparedness and community resilience across Tillamook County. From organizing a Training Resource Guide for Emergency Preparedness, maintaining a TC4 Education Calendar, supporting grant development for resiliency resource and supply caches around the county, setting up radio networks and establishing real-life exercises like the Great Shake-Out (earthquake and tsunami drill held annually in October) and the Full Shelter Exercise. Working with the Tillamook County Emergency Management Director Randy Thorpe,

TC4 has supported the updating of different local, state and Federal websites, put together and organized Emergency Preparedness presentations by local experts, provided training on what to do in an

earthquake event, posted assembly area maps for evacuation in the event of a tsunami, participated in hosting experts who discuss the effects of a catastrophic earthquake and subsequent tsunami

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preparedness, and what to do with your own property and family.

Things to

Consider: Does your family have an evacuation plan? Do you know where your child will be if the school must evacuate their students? Do your children know how to find their parents if the school evacuates or closes? Do you have a designated secondary contact to check in with when the usual communication system is not functioning? Is your neighborhood organized and aware of the evacuation assembly points? Do you know if your neighbors may need help with mobility issues? Do you have a “GO BAG” if you need to evacuate your home?

All these questions get at the heart of preparation and survival. Hopefully we will never have to test our preparation, but we will be ready!

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get prepared in 2026! Contact us if you would like more Information, or would like to become more involved in this mission!

Email: Velda.Handler@ EVCNB.org or go to: https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/emergency-management/page/ tillamook-county-citizenscorps-council .

Prevention Is Powerful: What We Can Do to Stop Cervical Cancer

PAUL WELCH, MD Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook

C

ervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers we face in healthcare today, yet it continues to affect far too many people. In the United States alone, approximately 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are diagnosed each year. That number is sobering not because prevention is elusive, but because we already have the tools to dramatically reduce it. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the central factor in nearly all cervical cancer cases. HPV is incredibly common — nearly 42 million people in the U.S. are currently infected. Most individuals will encounter HPV at some point in their lives, often with -

out symptoms and without long-term consequences. However, certain highrisk strains can persist and lead to cancer if they go undetected or untreated. The good news is that science has given us highly effective ways to interrupt that process.

Screening is one of our strongest defenses. Pap tests and HPV testing allow providers to identify precancerous changes long before cancer develops. In fact, 99.7 percent of cervical cancers are detectable through HPV screening. That statistic alone should reframe how we think about this disease. Cervical cancer is not something that appears suddenly; it develops gradually, often over many years. That extended timeline creates an opportunity — one that depends

on regular screening and follow- through.

Current screening guidelines are designed to be both safe and practical.

For individuals ages 21 to 30, Pap testing every three years is recommended

when results are normal. For those ages 31 to 65, Pap and HPV co-testing every five years is appropriate if results remain normal. These intervals are evidence- based and intended to reduce unnecessary testing while still catching changes early, when treatment is most effective.

Vaccination adds another critical layer of protection. The HPV vaccine protects against nine different strains of the virus and is the only cancer prevention vaccine we currently have. It is safe, effective, and long-lasting, with the potential to prevent more than 90 percent of HPVattributable cancers. The CDC recommends vaccination for children ages 11 to 12, given in two doses six to twelve months apart,

though it can begin as early as age 9. For individuals ages 15 to 26, three doses are recommended, and adults ages 27 to 45 should talk with their healthcare provider about whether vaccination may still be beneficial.

Despite these advances, barriers remain. Fear, misinformation, discomfort with screening, and uncertainty about vaccination all contribute to delayed prevention. As a physician, I have seen both sides of this reality — the reassurance that comes from early detection and the heartbreak that accompanies a late diagnosis. Prevention works best when it is proactive, informed, and accessible. Conversations about screening and vaccination should be routine, respectful, and grounded in facts.

Cervical cancer prevention is one of modern medicine’s true success stories, but its full potential depends on awareness and action. By prioritizing screening, embracing vaccination, and having open conversations with our healthcare providers, we can significantly reduce the impact of a disease we already know how to prevent. In good health, Dr. Paul Welch

Paul Welch, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health. A boardcertified provider with decades of experience in care and leadership, he guides all clinical practice settings to deliver the best experience and outcomes for patients in the communities Adventist Health Tillamook serves.

Adventist Health Tillamook Receives Significant Gift from Bill Block Foundation

ADVENTIST HEALTH

TILLAMOOK

Adventist Health Tillamook has received a generous and unrestricted gift of $100,000 from the Bill Block Foundation, a charitable organization known for its quiet, compassionate support of healthcare, community organizations and animal welfare across Oregon and beyond.

The donation continues a longstanding relationship between the Bill Block Foundation and Adventist Health Tillamook, one rooted in personal experience and deep appreciation for the care provided by the hospital’s physicians, nurses and staff. From the foundation’s earliest years, Adventist Health Tillamook has been a consistent recipient of its support.

“Adventist Health Tillamook held a special place in Bill’s heart,” said representatives of the Bill Block Foundation. “During several hospital stays, he was deeply impressed by the kindness, professionalism, and compassion shown by the care teams. Supporting the hospital felt like a natural extension of his gratitude and values.” Founded in the spirit of Bill Block’s lifelong commitment to generosity, humility and service, the Bill Block Foundation provides unrestricted support that allows organizations to respond to their greatest needs. This approach reflects a belief in trust, dignity, and the strength of local institutions to care for their communities, especially during times

of vulnerability or crisis.

Bill Block was widely remembered as a man of integrity and quiet generosity, who believed kindness should be practical, personal and freely given. Today, the foundation is led by his wife, Laurie, and other family members, who continue his legacy by supporting hospitals, nonprofits, and community-serving organizations that bring hope and healing to others.

“We are deeply grateful to the

Bill Block Foundation for their continued trust and support,” said Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook.

“Unrestricted gifts like this allow us to respond to the evolving needs of our patients, support our caregivers, and continue providing high-quality, compassionate care for our community.”

This gift will directly support the Tillamook Kidney Center and the purchase of new video

laryngoscopes, critical equipment that enhances patient safety and supports timely, high-quality care across clinical settings. As Adventist Health Tillamook looks ahead to 2026, medical equipment needs remain a key priority, including ongoing investments in the OB unit, radiology, emergency department, and ambulance services. Community members interested in supporting these efforts may donate at Tillamook. Give.AdventistHealth.org or

contact Adventist Health Philanthropy Manager Jack Ryser at RyserJ@ah.org or 503-815-2304. The Bill Block Foundation is currently developing a website to share more information about its work and grantmaking process, which is expected to launch in spring 2026. At this time, the foundation’s giving remains family-directed and thoughtfully researched to align with its mission and values.

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HH26-001 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE. On 02-05-2026 at the hour of 10:30 AM at the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, 5995 Long Prairie Road, in the City of Tillamook, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the residential real property commonly known as 470 NORTH AVENUE MANZANITA, OR 97130, where GREENSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE RMH 2023-3 TRUST, is Plaintiff v. UNKNOWN HEIRS,

DEVISEES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DORENE L. DUNLAP; WEST ONE BANK, OREGON S.B; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 470 NORTH AVENUE, MANZANITA, OR 97130, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. For legal description and more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffssales.org

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HH26-002 TRUSTEE’S NO-

TICE OF SALE TS No.: 142623OR Loan No.: ******0113 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by BRANDON TRAVIS

BUCKLEY, A MARRIED MAN, as Grantor, to TICOR TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/22/2020, recorded 5/29/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-03261, in the Official Records of Tillamook County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Tillamook County, Oregon: THE WEST 75 FEET OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK 32, MANHATTAN BEACH, IN THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON. APN: 35884 / 2N1029DA03400 Commonly known as: 9525 NE 17TH AVENUE ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136 The current beneficiary is: LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Both the benefi

At its Board meeting on Monday, January 8, 2026, The Neah-Kah-Nie School Board announced three vacant positions on its budget committee. The positions are in the following Zones:

Zones 1 - The area included in the Pine Grove Precincts.

Zone 3 and 4 - (Common boundaries) The areas included in the Wheeler, South Rockaway Beach and North Rockaway Beach Precincts and including that area of the Twin Rocks Precinct which is contiguous with the south boundary of the Wheeler Precinct and the north boundary of the North Rockaway Beach Precinct.

Neah-Kah-Nie School District requires any applicant to reside within the NKN boundary and be a registered voter. We prefer you reside within the zone, but if you are still interested, please contact Kari Fleisher, 503-355-2222.

To apply for one of these positions please contact Kari Fleisher for an application.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.

Administrative Assistant

Opening Date: January 2, 2026

Closing Date: Open till filled; First Review on January 16th at 4:30 p.m.

Salary Range: $22.00-$28.00 per hour depending on

Qualifications and Experience

Tillamook Fire District is actively recruiting for (1) full time, 40 hour/week Administrative Assistant.

Position Overview:

The Administrative Assistant, under administrative direction, manages and fulfills the clerical and financial workload for the Fire District. Also provides staff assistance to Fire Chief and performs other job-related work as required.

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must submit the following:

• Application (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• Resume (required)

• Credentials, Certifications and Licensing (if applicable)

For additional information, please visit our website at www.tillamookfire.com

If you have specific inquires not otherwise listed on our website, please feel free to contact Administrative Chief Dale Kamrath at 541-517-9867 or dkamrath@tillamookfire.com

Please submit by Mail:

Tillamook Fire District

Attn: Administrative Assistant Recruitment 2310 4th Street Tillamook OR, 97141

OR Email: dkamrath@tillamookfire.com

Submission deadline for first Review is January 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran’s preference.

Tillamook Fire District provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status protected by applicable federal,

trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400, Hillsboro, OR 97006, will on 4/29/2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, At the front entrance to the Tillamook Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, in the city of Tillamook, county of Tillamook, Oregon 97141, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/15/2025

CLEAR RECON CORP 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400 Hillsboro, OR 97006 Phone: 858750-7777 866-931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee

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HH26-007 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 1/30/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by SCOVEL’S SERVICE CENTER, 848 HWY 101 MANZANITA, OR. 2019 HYUN LL VIN = KM8K6CAA4KU322339 Amount due on lien $1000.00. Reputed owner(s) > R. M. JR & R. M. 111 SULLIVAN, FIFTH THIRD BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATI

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HH26-008 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 2/2/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2025 VOLV XC6 4D VIN = YV4H60RC5S1080999 Amount due on lien $31301.70

Reputed owner(s) > HERZOG MEIER AUTO CENTER 1/13/26 1/20/26

HH26-011 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 143621-OR Loan No.: ********2400 Reference is made to that certain trust deed (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by WILLIAM J BENEDICT, as Grantor, to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/24/2020, recorded 12/22/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-09229, in the Official Records of Tillamook County, Oregon, which covers the following described real property situated in Tillamook County, Oregon: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTIONS 34 AND 35 TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF TRASK RIVER COUNTY ROAD, NORTH 27° 16’ WEST 338.4 FEET FROM THE QUARTER SECTION CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 34 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST; AND THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD, NORTH 62° 41’ WEST 197.4 FEET THENCE NORTH 0DEGREE 11’ WEST 206.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61° 36’53” EAST 279.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23° 18’ WEST 183.26 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS ANY PART THERE OF BEGINNING; LESS ANY PART THEREOF WHICH MAY LIE IN THE COUNTY ROAD. APN: 160060 / 1S0935B0-03700 Commonly known as: 10050 TRASK RIVER RD TILLAMOOK, OR 97141-8937

The current beneficiary is: SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the above-described real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and notice has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due, the following sums: Delinquent Payments: Dates: Total: 7/1/2025 - 12/1/2025 $6,645.54 Late Charges: $221.50 Beneficiary Advances: $4,510.74 Total Required to Reinstate: $11,377.78 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $175,260.88. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by the Deed of Trust immediately due and payable, including: the principal sum of $171,526.61 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.75 % per annum, from 6/1/2025 until paid, plus all accrued late charges, and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs, and any sums

advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust \emspace Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee, CLEAR RECON CORP, whose address is 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400, Hillsboro, OR 97006, will on 5/7/2026, at the hour of 10:00 AM, standard time, as established by ORS 187.110, ON THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE STEPS ON LAUREL AVENUE TO THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 201 LAUREL AVE, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141, sell at public auction to the highest bidder in the form of cash equivalent (certified funds or cashier’s check) the interest in the above-described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time it executed the Deed of Trust, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Deed of Trust, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Deed of Trust reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of principal that would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorneys’ fees, and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the Deed of Trust at any time not later than five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other

persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Deed of Trust, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/23/2025

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CLEAR RECON CORP 1915 NE Stucki Avenue, Suite 400 Hillsboro, OR 97006 Phone: 858750-7777 866-931-0036 Jessica Lopez, Authorized Signatory of Trustee

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HH26-014 Notice of alternative service of Summons via publication in the Tillamook HeadlightHerald on behalf of Defendant/ Third Party Plaintiff Knott, Inc. “This notice is hereby submitted under court order in case no. 25CV51042, County of Tillamook, in the circuit Court of the State of Oregon. Notice to the Third-Party Defendant: RICHARD HERTZ, dba CORNERSTONE HOMES. READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” to protect your rights in this mat-

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This position supports the Mission of the City by providing services in the Public Works Department. Public Works Technician performs general public works tasks to maintain the infrastructure within the city, including streets, storm and sanitary/sewer, and water distribution lines. Perform general maintenance tasks to assure an uninterrupted, adequate supply of water or wastewater collection to customers and to protect the City’s mains, valves, and water supply or wastewater treatment plant.

JOB QUALIFICATION

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

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

the third-party plaintiff’s attorney or, if the third-party plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the third-party plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at https://www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.”

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HH26-018 Garibaldi Self Storage, Pursuant to its lien rights. Intends to hold for sale, At Cash Only public Oral auction: Deborah Curl #C29, Tammy Higginbotham #B19, Tammy Higginbotham #E55, Rebecca Summers #C34, Erin Warbington #A05, Mike Derrick #B09, Mike Derrick #F75, Peter Boggs #C36, Beth Johnson #F97. At 707 E. Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi, Oregon, 1/29/26 at 11:30am, (503) 3224334

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HH26-019 Notice: Surplus property for sale as is where is by sealed bid. 2007 CHEVROLET 2500 HD SINGLE CAB PICKUP with no bed, runs, white, mileage 35,290. Call Luke Nugent at 503355-3505 for more information. Please send your bid to Surplus Property Bids, C/O Neah-KahNie School District 56, P.O. Box 28, Rockaway Beach, OR 971360028. Bid envelopes must be clearly identified as “Surplus Property Bid”. Bids are due and will be opened February 3, 2026 at 2pm local time at Neah-KahNie School District 56, District Office, 504 North Third Avenue, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Other surplus items available to be on a first come first serve and as is condition include: student and teacher desks, chairs, filing cabinets, air purifiers, piano, wood lathe. Available for purchase to non-profits, schools, and governments January 19-30th. Contact the District Office at 503-3552222 for a list of items. For viewing contact, Luke Nugent. Remaining items will be sold to the public on February 2nd beginning at 9:00am at each school building (Nehalem Elementary, Garibaldi Grade School, Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School, Neah-Kah-Nie High School, and the District Office) where the items are located. For list of items, please contact the District Office. No early birds.

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HH26-020 Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting. Tillamook Lightwave Budget Hearing, January 27, 2026. The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room is located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141. The Tillamook Lightwave Board of Directors will conduct

the following meetings. January 27, 2027 - 9:30 a.m. Tillamook Lightwave Regular Board Meeting. Any other matters that may come before the Board. Those who require special accommodations should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503-842-2535.

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HH26-021 NOTICE OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook County Housing Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting the first Thursday of every month beginning at 9:00am at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, Oregon. The public is welcome to attend. Meeting materials including a link to attend the meeting virtually and teleconference access information can be found at the Tillamook County Housing Commission webpage, located at https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/bc-hc. A public comment period is held at the end of every meeting. For additional information, please contact the Tillamook County Housing Coordinator at (503) 842-3408 ext. 3419 or email Housing@Tilla-

mookCounty.gov if you have any questions regarding the meeting or if assistance is needed to access the meeting.

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HH26-022 PUBLIC NOTICE:

The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503842-6388. Nicole Lee Higginbotham #59A, Jenni Su Stinnet #422, Jennifer Lee Peterson #460, Shawn Brian Eltringham Jr. # 148, Kristin Pope #476, Lilly Elizabeth Webster #17, Pat Lynn Wessner # 65C, Tod H Foulk #235, and Benito Torres # 37C & 361. If any of the above wish to settle their accounts, and collect their belongings they need to do so by 5:00pm on February 17th, 2026. All items which remain after that time will be listed for sale at auction to the highest bidder online at www.storageauctions. com. The auction is to start on February 4th, 2026 at 9:00am and end on February 17th, 2026 at 5:00pm.

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Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City

BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A warm and friendly

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

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

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

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

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH

Pastor Bry’s Corner ST. JOSEPH MISSION PARISH 34560 Parkway Dr Cloverdale, OR 97112 503-842-6647

Mass Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m.

Friday - 11 a.m.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Confession:

Garibaldi

Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com

Website: www.netartsfriends.org

Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available Handicap Accessible Small Groups All are welcome!

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229

Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month

Regular services Sunday 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH

35220 Brooten Road

(Adjacent Post Office)

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com

All are welcome!

Rockaway Beach

ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661)

e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

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

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

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

Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA)

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

https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

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

11a.m. Morning Worship

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

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE

2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549

Pastor Josh Myers

Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives.

Pastor K.W. Oster

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300

www.lifechangefellowship.com

Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning

EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m.

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

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com

Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m.

Wednesday (Midday Prayer): 12.15 p.m., with coffee available from 11 a.m. All are welcome -- wherever you are on your faith journey. www.stalbanstillamook.org

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555 www.tillamookchristiancenter.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sunday) 3 p.m. Bi-Lingual Service (Sunday) Bible Studies and small groups available

HH26-024 COMPENSATION

BOARD MEETING NOTICE.

Tillamook County’s Compensation Board will meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Room 106 at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook. The teleconference number is 1-971254-3149, Conference ID: 866 914 607#. The Compensation Board, as required by State law ORS 204.112, will discuss the process to determine compensation for the salaries of the County’s elected officials. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Hagerty, Chief Administrative Officer, at rachel.hagerty@tillamookcounty.gov.

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HH25-026 Tillamook County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Local Work Group and Public Input Meeting When: February 19, 2026, Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Port of TillamookConference Room, 4000 Blimp Blvd. Tillamook OR 97141, (503) 457-9027. Topic: Tillamook Local Work Group Meeting. Time: Feb 19, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada). Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.

zoomgov.com/j/1606267174?p wd=Qxs8FOgxtliFbyf0sQocFUb IDMs5tw.1 Meeting ID: 160 626 7174, Passcode: 205507. One tap mobile +16692545252, 1606267174# US (San Jose) +14154494000, 1606267174# US (US Spanish Line) Meeting ID: 160 626 7174. Find your local number: https://www. zoomgov.com/u/ac2TWHAoeg. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public input from farmers,

ranchers, foresters, agencies, and groups to help guide the conservation efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Tillamook County. This will be a hybrid meeting, and is also available via Zoom Online. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Thomas Gehrkens with the USDA-NRCS at (503)457-9027 by February 9, 2026. 1/20/26 1/27/26

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