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As pineapple express drenches Tillamook, county commissioners declare state of emergency WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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large storm system battered Tillamook County beginning December 1, dropping more than five inches in one day on Tuesday, December 5, and causing widespread areal flooding across the county. By December 7, water had mostly subsided as rain showers became intermittent and isolated but by that point the atmospheric river had caused serious damage to several roads across the county, with the most extensive occurring on Miami Foley Road and Sand Lake Road. And with the weekend approaching forecasters were predicting another three to five inches on Saturday and Sunday, triggering another flood watch. With rain still falling, the mounting damages led the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners to declare a state of emergency on December 6, to expedite recovery efforts and the reception of state and federal funding. Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity appeared at the commissioners’ meeting for a rundown of issues facing the county and to discuss the need for the emergency declaration. At the beginning of the meeting, the most significant damage to county infrastructure was a 30-foot washout on Miami Foley Road, 8.8 miles north of its intersection with Highway 101. The washout was caused when the Miami River rose four feet on December 5, overwhelming the capacity of a 36inch culvert in Crystal Creek. Laity said that the culvert had been previously damaged in a 2015 storm and the county had already been in the final stages of designing its replacement, with work planned for the summer of 2024. The design called for a 50-foot span with a

The section of Highway 101 through north Tillamook was under water on Tuesday and Wednesday, causing traffic to detour on Wilson River Loop Road. PHOTO BY WILL CHAPPELL

budget of $2.4 million, with HB Civil contracted to complete the work. That preparation came in handy for the county, as they were able to use the existing plans and forego a lengthy design process to get work started by December 7. Laity said that the construction team had been in touch with him since the washout

Updated modeling projects increased timber harvests in Tillamook County WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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pdated harvest projections for Oregon’s State Forests accounting for a proposed habitat conservation plan were presented to the Forest Trust Lands Advisory Committee by Oregon Department of Forestry staff on December 8. The projections showed harvest levels across all state forests slightly decreasing or staying steady compared to those under a transitional implementation plan in effect this year and next. Tillamook County saw an improvement in its projected situation, with a significantly higher level of harvest forecast, increasing from 49 million board feet currently to between 62 and 74 million board feet on average over the course of the plan. Other counties, particularly Clatsop and Washington, were projected to maintain current levels or see a slight decrease, with the variation coming from different harvest scenarios that will be selected between by the board of forestry.

The harvest projections presented to the Forest Trust Lands Advisory Committee (FTLAC) were part of a larger update on an in-development forest management plan (FMP) that will govern forest policy for the next 70 years. The new FMP is being developed in conjunction with and to adhere to the standards of a habitat conservation plan (HCP) that has been created concurrently. The HCP is an overarching conservation plan agreed to with federal agencies to limit damage to the habitats of endangered species and decrease the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) risk of lawsuits challenging its impact on endangered species. To achieve those goals, the HCP will designate certain zones as habitat conservation areas, greatly restricting forestry activities therein and remove other areas from harvest rotations completely. Early projections in 2020 and 2021 predicted that the HCP would have negligible impact on harvest levels across state forests, which have averaged between 225 and 250 million board feet (mmbf) over the past decade. However, in December of 2022, more refined modeling completed for the transitional implementation plan that is governing forests this SEE TIMBER HARVESTS PAGE A4

on the 5th, and that they had found 60-foot, used beams available in Salem that allowed the quick commencement of work. Laity said that with an emergency declaration clearing the way for direct work with the contractor and the existing plans, the project team expected the repair to take around 10 days.

The emergency declaration issued by the county commissioners will allow the public works department to work directly with contractors on repairs, foregoing a public bidding process. The declaration also paves the way for the county to receive state and federal aid to respond to the flooding, which Laity said had

surpassed the $7.6-million damages threshold required to issue an emergency declaration. During the meeting, Laity told the commissioners about another significant damage event he learned about in real time on Sand Lake Road. There, a large section of SEE PINEAPPLE EXPRESS PAGE A2

Tillamook citizens raise concerns over police department management WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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alf a dozen public commenters voiced concerns at Tillamook’s City Council meeting on December 4, following negative experiences with Tillamook Police Officer David Martinez and a lack of response from City Manager Nathan George and acting Police Chief Nick Troxel. The commenters shared stories of being treated aggressively by Martinez, ticketed when they did not believe they had violated traffic laws and one said that he had been held against his will by Martinez and planned to sue the city over the incident. The first to speak was Tanner Billow, a tow truck driver for Burden’s Towing who was recently found not guilty of two traffic citations issued by Martinez in a traffic stop while Billow was responding to the scene of an accident. Billow told the council that he had again been cited by Martinez the weekend before the meeting when he was temporarily double parked at Burden’s lot in downtown Tillamook, helping a client transfer items between vehicles. Billow said that he had not been impeding the flow of traffic on Front Street, noting that trucks making deliveries to the farm store obstructed traffic much more than he had. Billow said that he believed the ticket was in retaliation for his speaking out against his inappropri-

ate citations this summer and said that the city needed to get a grip on Martinez. Rick Burden, who runs the tow lot, and his father Don, who owns it spoke next and took issue with Martinez’s ticketing of Billows while he was not blocking traffic. Rick also bemoaned the city police’s lack of response to frequent break-ins at their lot and questioned why they couldn’t make time for those crimes caught on video but could for frivolous traffic stops. Another citizen then described a run-in he had with Martinez when he was pulled over in downtown Tillamook, for reasons unknown. The commenter said that when Martinez approached his vehicle in a parking lot on Third Street, he had his hand on his gun and began yelling at the driver. The man said that he had captured the incident on tape and that he was hard of hearing and had felt that the response was out of proportion for his cooperative behavior when pulled over. A different commenter said that since Martinez’s arrival he had received repeated tickets from the officer that he believed were issued in error. When he took his concerns to George and Troxel, he said that he had been issued more tickets following his visits. Yet another commenter said that he had been held in a room at the police station against his will while not under arrest with Martinez blocking the door with his hand on

his gun. The commenter said that he was preparing to sue the police department and city for the actions, which continued to cause him nightmares. He said that he did not plan to seek monetary damages but wanted to shine a light on the misdeeds of Martinez and those at the city who were allowing them to continue. Councilor Nick Torres called for an executive session to discuss George’s handling of the complaints against Martinez. Councilor Brian Reynolds said he preferred giving George time to respond before holding an executive session but noted that he was also concerned about the issues raised. Councilor Garrett Noffsinger echoed Torres and Reynolds’ concern and said that he would not be opposed to an executive session, although it was unclear if one had been scheduled at the time of press. In response to a question about Martinez’s employment status with the city after the complaints at the meeting, George did not offer a direct response. Instead, he thanked those who had offered feedback at the meeting and said that any citizen who had a complaint about a city employee could file a complaint form that would be investigated. “All such inquiries are taken very seriously,” George wrote. “The city wants to reassure the public that it is committed to continuing to provide a high level of public service.”

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Laity also gave the commissioners an overview of traffic impacts caused by the storm. Highway 101 through the northern part of Tillamook was closed due to flooding, as was Highway 6 at the railroad underpass on the east side of town, leading to a detour on Wilson River Loop Road. Highway 101 was closed south of Neskowin for a period on December 5, but had reopened by the time of the meeting. Commissioners unanimously approved the declaration of a state of emergency and said they hoped the governor would match the declaration to free up more state money for the response. After the emergency declaration was approved, Samuel and Rachel Aldridge from the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad delivered

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Tillamook county beach accesses impacted by court ruling WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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illamook County has closed two beach access points in Oceanside and Rockaway Beach’s City Council will consider temporarily closing all beach accesses in their city at their January council meeting. The changes come following the Oregon Supreme Court’s declining to hear an appeal in a case this summer, effectively ending recreational immunity for governing bodies on trails accessing recreational sites. In the case of Fields v Newport, a woman was injured in 2019 while walking to Agate Beach in Newport with her dog and a friend and sued the City of Newport for failing to maintain the bridge on which she fell. Initially, the city claimed recreational immunity shielded them from the suit as government agencies in Oregon cannot

be sued for injuries sustained during recreation at their recreational sites. However, an appeals court found that Fields had not been necessarily been recreating when using a trail to access the beach and said that a jury would have to determine whether the city had recreational immunity given the facts of the case. Lawyers for Newport tried to appeal the ruling to the Oregon Supreme Court, but they declined to hear the case, leaving the lower court decision in force. In response to the decision, CIS, the insurance agency that covers many state and city governments across the state, recommended changes to beach access policies in response to the ruling in their November newsletter. In the newsletter, CIS recommended governments close all improved and unimproved access trails before taking an inventory

of those trails and formulating a plan for their use going forward. Rockaway Beach City Manager Luke Shepard said that he plans to recommend that the city council follow that advice. Shepard plans to begin a discussion at the council’s December work session about adding signage closing the city’s beach access points and ask councilors to decide whether to proceed at their January meeting. Shepard noted that the potential impacts in Rockaway Beach were widespread, given that most of its eastwest streets dead end into the beach at their western end. The area between the end of the street and the beach could be considered an access in the new legal climate and most have not been upgraded or maintained by the city. Even the city’s beach access point at the Wayside is expected to be closed as

the inventory process takes place and city staff work with CIS to determine its status going forward. Shepard said that the city has already developed plans to improve the Wayside access point with the addition of stairs and a ramp and are currently waiting for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department approval. Shepard expects CIS to clear the upgraded access’s usage going forward. Shepard also clarified that the city’s Big Tree Trailhead would not be impacted by the changes as the entire site was a recreational facility, with no access trail. Tillamook’s county government has far fewer beach access trails than Rockaway Beach to manage and has only made the decision to close two trails in Oceanside. According to Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity the trail accessing Short Sands Beach and a trail lined with tires

leading to the beach near the intersection of Cape Meares Loop Road and Highway 131, both of which have already been closed, are the only trails he foresees being impacted. Laity said that both trails had already been on the county’s radar as potential risks before the court rulings and that signs had been posted warning people to enter at their own risk. After the ruling and CIS’s recommendation, the signs were updated with stronger language, officially marking them as closed. The county’s risk management group decided that two improved access points in Pacific City and one in Cape Meares were well enough maintained and monitored that their closure was unwarranted. The county also does not recognize its roads that dead-end into the beach in areas like Tierra Del Mar as access points and decided

to forego the cost of adding signage to them. Laity also said that his department and other county officials are working with the Oceanside Action Partnership to improve the access trail at Short Sands Beach using a county transient lodging tax grant. Laity said that the improvement should allow the beach access to reopen to the public. Manzanita City Manager Leila Aman said that city staff is currently undertaking the suggested inventory and will bring that inventory to city council in January to discuss the city’s policies. Aman noted that in Manzanita beach access trails were only on city property for a short time, before crossing private land and eventually ending up on state property at the beach.

Garibaldi council approves permanent contract for city manager WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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aribaldi’s city council approved a permanent contract for City Manager John Schempf at their meeting on December 4, largely matching the terms agreed to when he was hired as interim city manager in August. The council also approved the transfer of a Tillamook w People’s Utility District property in downtown Garib-

aldi to the Garibaldi Fire Department, the purchase of a new door for city hall, an IT services contract and the offering of a sewer and water lateral line warranty policy to city residents. Schempf was first hired as Garibaldi’s interim city manager in August and selected to fill the role on a permanent basis in early October. Schempf was hired at an annual salary of just over $109,000 and will continue

at the same rate. The contract runs indefinitely until it is terminated by Schempf or the council. The parcel previously owned by the Tillamook People’s Utility District was donated to the Garibaldi Fire Department and will be used for training exercises. Initially, the site will have a concrete slab with containers to mimic structures, although the fire department plans to build a training tower on the

site in the future. The new city hall door will cost $7,985 including installation and restore full access to the council chamber and emergency egress for the city’s library. Centerlogic will provide IT support services to the city going forward, with an initial setup fee of $500 and a $396 monthly charge for ongoing service. Schempf said that this option was much cheaper than the city’s current provid-

er. He also said that Centerlogic already contracted with the cities of Tillamook and Rockaway Beach for similar services, and were in Tillamook County on a weekly basis for in-person check-ins. The sewer and water line warranty program that councilors gave clearance to operate in the city is operated by Homeserve and is also available in Tillamook. For a monthly fee of under $10 each, homeowners can have

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anzanita’s city counee cil approved a higher e loan limit and the use of Co-

vid relief funding for the new city hall and police station project at their December 6 ge meeting. The council also awarded off-season tourism grants, outlined the process for selecting a new mayor and addressed swirling rumors about an ongoing investigation in the city. The loan approval will allow City Manager Leila Aman to borrow up to $5.1 million from Business Oregon’s special public works fund, although the Aman said she only expects the city to borrow around $4.1 million. The project’s total budget is projected to be $6 million but the city has already spent around $375,000 on the project and has $700,000 set aside for the project between the city’s general fund and city hall fund. Funds from the recently completed sale of the old city hall for $634,000 will also be dedicated to the project, as

will $207,000 in grants and the $147,000 in Covid relief funds, designated for improving public safety facilities and replacing lost revenue, the use of which was approved by council at the December meeting. Business Oregon’s loan will be issued on an ongoing basis throughout the project as reimbursement for submitted invoices, meaning the city will only borrow what it spends. During the project, the loan will accrue interest at a 2.1% rate before the debt is repackaged following construction and sold to a bond bank, which will set a new rate for the 10-year repayment period. Council had originally approved Aman to borrow up to $4 million through the loan but upped that to $5.1 million by a unanimous vote. Aman said that the project remains on track for a groundbreaking in early March 2024 and opening a year after that. Nan Devlin, executive director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors’ Association (TCVA), appeared at the meeting to make recommendations for the offseason

tourism grant that her group administers for the city. Council created program earlier this year, dedicating $20,000 of transient lodging tax funds to helping local businesses grow the out-oftourist-season economy of the city. Six businesses applied for the $2,000 maximum award this year, and all but one was recommended for and received the full amount, with the final applicant receiving $1,500. The grants were awarded to a wide variety of businesses across the city seeking to attract more tourists between September and May. Centerpoint Healing Arts won an award to fund its second annual World Labyrinth Day on May 4, 2024. Lower Nehalem Community Trust received funds to support its biennial estuary cleanup in March and Migratory Bird Day celebration early May. Oregon Beach Ceremonies will use its award to create a wedding elopement giveaway package in conjunction with local businesses, to help promote off-season elopements to the city.

The Hoffman Center for the Arts plans to use its grant to finance a $6,000 retooling of its branding and marketing strategy to better align with its new strategic plan. The Winery at Manzanita will use its award to continue its successful billboard marketing campaign on Highway 101, and the Yolk Restaurant, which received $1,500, will be redesigning its logo, website and window art. Devlin said that she had been pleased and impressed with the wide variety of businesses that submitted applications and the varied ideas they had brought forward. Council President Linda Kozlowski said that applications for the mayoral vacancy left by Deb Simmons’s November resignation have been available since November 20 and are due by 5 p.m. on December 20. The council will interview applicants at their meeting on January 3, before selecting a candidate. Kozlowski also addressed an ongoing investigation triggered by a staff complaint in May. She announced that the council will be holding an executive session on

December 12 to discuss the investigation’s findings but that they do not plan to share them immediately. “At the advice of legal counsel, we will not be disclosing specific findings next week but we do intend to comment on future work council intends to perform to lower the likelihood that similar concerns occur in the future,” Kozlowski said. The nature of the investigation is not clear, as it was initiated in executive session and only approval for funding was approved in public session. However, community members commenting on local websites have raised repeated questions about the

investigation, especially regarding its cost, and several spoke at the council meeting. The city’s financial statements showed that in November city attorneys Miller Nash were paid $90,000, with $44,000 expended in October. In response to a records request from the Headlight Herald, Manzanita released a spreadsheet showing that the total cost of the investigation since its initiation in March was $139,043. The contracted investigator, Barran Liebman, had been paid $108,945 by the city between October and November, while Miller Nash had charged $30,098 between July and November.

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Habitat plan for western state forests could cost counties $18 million a year in timber revenue

Clear-cuts and logged swaths of the Tillamook State Forest from above on Oct. 13, 2023. PHOTO BY JORDAN GALE/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

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o avoid major lawsuits under the federal Endangered Species Act, state and federal agencies have crafted a plan to reduce the amount of timber logged from Oregon’s western stateowned forests annually by up to 40%. Officials in some counties that have relied on those timber revenues for the past 80 years are angry and worried about the impact that could have on their budgets and social services. On Monday, the Oregon Department of Forestry released its long-awaited projections showing how much timber revenue each of 14 western Oregon counties would get a year for the next 70 years following the adoption of a landmark proposal that’s expected to be adopted next year. The Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan would govern logging and conservation on about 630,000 thousand acres of state forests to protect 17 threatened

or endangered species. The plan awaits approval from the Oregon Board of Forestry and the federal government. If the habitat plan passes as expected next year, total annual timber revenues to eight counties could decline by as much as $18 million compared to the past decade’s averages, according to the forestry department’s latest figures. Six counties stand to earn thousands of dollars more in annual revenue under the plan, but eight could lose up to several hundred thousand dollars each year. Clatsop and Washington counties appear to be staring down multi-million dollar losses. The Board of Forestry is scheduled to discuss the projections next Thursday. Its chair, Jim Kelly, was unavailable to discuss the findings by Thursday evening, and Mike Wilson, the forestry department’s state forests division chief, declined to comment before the meeting. Habitat gains For conservationists, the latest figures show that the

forests can still offer plentiful financial benefits to the counties as well as better protection for critical habitat. On average, the counties have received a combined $63.9 million each year during the last decade from logging. Under the new plan, they stand to receive between $46 million and $51 million. Michael Lang, Oregon policy manager of the nonprofit Wild Salmon Center, said Oregon’s western state forests have been overlogged for decades, and especially during the past 20 years. About 11% of them are considered “complex” or “layered” forest suitable for myriad species, and less than 10% of the original old growth in those forests remains, according to data from the Oregon Department of Forestry. “We hope they push forward and finalize this habitat conservation plan and the new forest management plan,” Lang said. “It’s looking to the future and not in the past, which is unsustainable.” But some county leaders

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say the costs to their budgets under the habitat plan are too high. Courtney Bangs, chair of the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, said timber revenues fund positions for police, firefighters and teachers. She also worries about jobs in nearby timber mills going away following a dramatic cut to the amount of forest that can be logged. “Any reach into our pocket has a pretty long lasting and extreme response,” she said. For Tillamook County Commission Chair Erin Skaar, any revenue loss is too much. “No loss is acceptable,” she said. Timber losses On average, 252 million board feet of wood, or enough to build about 16,000 average homes, has been harvested from Oregon’s western state forests each year for the past 10 years. As part of an 80-year-old deal between the state and the counties where the forests are located, 65% of the revenue from those harvests each year goes back to the counties and smaller “taxing districts” within them – an average of nearly $64 million each year during the last decade. Klamath County state forest land is not covered under

the habitat conservation plan and is thus omitted from the projections. The state has given Clatsop County about $21 million and Tillamook County an average of $17 million in timber revenues each year during that time. These two counties encompass the largest share of western state forests that are logged, and leaders from both have been the most outspoken against the habitat conservation plan. While most counties could lose several hundred thousand dollars each year, Clatsop County and its smaller taxing district losses would be the highest – a maximum of $7.6 million per year. Clatsop County’s operating budget this year is $98 million. Clatsop County Commissioner Courtney Bangs said the $7.6 million cut would likely curtail the county’s public services, including schools and police. As an example, she pointed to the Jewell School District, which serves 133 students in Seaside. It runs entirely on about $5 million a year in county timber revenues, rather than the state school fund. Bangs said the school would be gutted. The Oregon Department of Education, however, said it would step in to fund the school if it lost its timber revenue. “The funding formula for the State School Fund is designed to take into account changes in local revenue. So, a loss of timber sales would mean that the district would start receiving State School Funds,” Peter Rudy, an education department spokesperson, said in an email. Most of the counties appear to be facing a smaller impact from lost revenues than previously anticipated. Former Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto had told reporters months ago that the state timber revenue accounted for almost 25% of Tillamook County’s general fund budget and that cuts would be difficult. Under the latest projections, Tillamook County and its taxing districts would lose a maximum of about $688,000 per year. The county’s operating budget for 2023 was more than $145 million. Skaar in Tillamook County is concerned that the forestry department’s numbers aren’t accurate and that they don’t take into account other potential financial losses from

reduced logging. But she acknowledged that the impact appears to be far less than anticipated for her county. “We are probably one of the least damaged in this,” she said Wednesday. Still, Skaar said she stands with her colleagues in other timber communities who are concerned about losing timber revenue. “Every dollar we lose is a service that somebody could lose,” she said. Promise of passage The Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan would govern the bulk of Oregon’s Coast Range forests that are managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Currently, the state forester can change conservation areas in state forests without agency and public input. Under the new plan, the state forester would no longer be in charge of such decisions in conservation areas, and some previously logged areas in the forests would be off limits to logging for at least 70 years. If approved, the conservation plan would protect the state from lawsuits over 17 species that are protected, or expected soon to be protected, under the Endangered Species Act. Among them are Northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, salmon and steelhead, martens, red tree voles and torrent salamanders. The Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan itself has been decades in the making. But it was accelerated around 2018 and again this year following lawsuits over species loss in Oregon’s western forests and a settlement this spring between the Oregon Department of Forestry and several conservation groups over logging and endangered coastal coho salmon. Part of that settlement included the forestry department’s assurance that the Western Oregon State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan would be passed. Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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year and next year before the adoption of the FMP showed a drastic cut in harvest levels to 182.5 mmbf. Those cuts drew widespread concern in the forest trust land counties that rely heavily on state forest revenues to finance their budget. FTLAC members called on the board of forestry to halt the development of the HCP and restart with a greater focus on the economic stability of their counties. The board of forestry voted down a resolution to do just that at its February meeting 4-3, with the majority saying they preferred to wait for final numbers before making such a decision. Updated modeling was initially expected in September but due to delays was not completed until December. At the December meeting, ODF staff said that they had completed modeling for the FMP based on four different scenarios, to present the board of forestry with a variety of options. The first scenario would maximize the flow of timber while keeping it even over the period of the plan, the second would include longer harvest rotations but still achieve a net even flow, and the final two would maximize net present value, i.e.

short-term revenue, with scenario three modeling an even flow and scenario four modeling an uneven flow. Modeling was completed on both a district-by-district basis and on a larger regional scale, although the differences in projected harvest levels were modest. The latest models include more site-specific data about conditions in the forests as opposed to assumptions based on regional trends used in earlier rounds of modeling. The updated harvest projections ranged from 168 mmbf to 187.3 mmbf across all state forests, depending on which scenario is selected. The highest projected harvests, representing a slight growth over the current 182.5 mmbf, would be achieved under scenario one, maximizing harvest levels at an even flow across the length of the plan while the lowest would be achieved under scenario 3. ODF State Forests Division Chief Mike Wilson also shared a county-by-county breakdown of the harvest impacts of the newest modeling. Those figures showed that Tillamook County is set to see an increase in harvest levels under the new FMP. Even before the latest update, the age, tree types and geo-

graphic features of the Tillamook State Forest had led to stable harvest levels under the transitional implementation plan that went into effect this July. This year’s sales totaling 49 mmbf in Tillamook County already represented a slight increase over the 15-year average of 47 mmbf sold, and the new projections called for a larger increase to between 62.6 and 74.2 mmbf depending on the scenario. That increase was offset by further projected decreases to harvest levels in Clatsop, Columbia, Washington and other counties. In terms of revenue, projections provided by ODF showed that Tillamook County could expect to receive between $16.5 and $19.2 million annually. Over the past ten years, Tillamook has received an average of just under $17.2 million, and only one of the seven modeled scenarios would see that figure decrease, while the others would see at least a $500,000 increase. FTLAC members were not pleased with the projected numbers and are scheduled to meet in a joint meeting with the board of forestry on December 14 at 2 p.m. to discuss the updated projections.

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Highway 6 entering the city of Tillamook was impassable at a section going under a railroad overpass. PHOTO BY WILL CHAPPELL

A 30-foot section of Miami Foley Road was washed out when Crystal Creek overwhelmed a culvert. PHOTO COURTESY TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Workers in the washed-out section of Miami Foley Road on December 7.

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High water in Netarts by the schooner restaurant.

Houses on the Nestucca River were threatened by rising water.

Cow pastures north of Highway 6 on the east side of the City of Tillamook became a lake on December 5 and 6. PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN CAMERON

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Tillamook girls win back-to-back games

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he Tillamook High School girls’ basketball team won its second game in a row on Friday, December 8, downing the Valley Catholic Valiants 6243 in Tillamook. With the win, the lady Cheesemakers improved to 2-1 on the season, following a 67-54 win over YamhillCarlton on December 5, and the squad has already doubled its win total from last season. Aubrey Hilton led the way for the Cheesemakers against the Valiants, scoring 18 points, with Elizabeth “Lizzy” Leon chipping in 11 off the bench to help Tillamook outrun Valley Catholic. The game started off slowly on the offensive end for both teams, as shots were not falling from the field and halfway through the first

quarter the score was knotted at 6. The Valiants played aggressive defense throughout the game and the referees were calling it tight, sending the Mooks into the bonus with three minutes left in the quarter, followed shortly after by the Valiants. Tillamook struggled from the line, but a Hilton three and Leon layup in the last minute gave the Mooks a 1512 edge at the end of the first. The game stayed close in the early part of the second quarter but around the halfway point of the period the Mooks offense came alive and reeled off a 7-1 run in one minute to push the lead to double digits at the threeminute mark. Valley Catholic’s coach called a timeout at that juncture, but it did nothing to slow the Mooks momentum. Even as they continued to struggle from the line after entering the bonus, the

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lady Cheesemakers started winning the battle on the offensive glass and converting second chance points. By the time the half ended, the Mooks’ lead stood at 40-20. After the break, Tillamook’s offense cooled back down but Valley Catholic never managed to find a rhythm against Tillamook’s defensive pressure and remained cold from outside as they tried to rally. The Valiants cut the lead to 47-31 halfway through the third, but the Mooks quickly responded with five unanswered points to push the lead to 21 and end the Valiants’ run. Leon hit a buzzer beating layup as time expired in the third quarter, making the score 57-33. Valley Catholic scored six straight points to start the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late and they fell cold again quickly, only managing four more points

the rest of the way. Tillamook’s offense was also anemic, only managing five points in the quarter as Coach Christopher Lee gave bench players floor time, but the Mooks still walked away with a comfortable win. The win continued a strong start to the season for the Cheesemakers, who have now surpassed their win total of one game from a season ago. The Mooks lost their home opener to Dallas by two points on November 30, before rebounding with the two straight victories. Now, the lady Mooks start a long stretch of road action, beginning with a trip to Newport on December 12. They will then play in a tournament in Seaside on the 14th and 15th, before a trip to Banks and another tournament in Astoria the week following Christmas. The Cheesemakers play their next home game on

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Improve flood resilience

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said the last problem area of Wilson river loop would be raised and there was money to do the job, but nothing has been done with our tax dollars yet? This is the second

time the same culvert has blown out up the Miami, why do they not upsize it with our tax dollars? Buck Shoemaker

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Let librarians manage libraries

there would be only empty shelves. The purpose of selecting books related to controversial subject matter is to circumvent the casual inaccurate assertions widely made available to anyone. . Secret information withheld by authorities or parents is precisely what drives children and teenagers and bored adults to eagerly seek access, often inadvertently discovering the biased misinformation of manipulators with personal agendas. Let’s not find books and group them on a single shelf, marked “Please don’t read these” Let’s not volunteer to stand guard, offering our personal opinions as they flip through the pages. Let’s instead teach them at home and in the schools to read

whatever books they find with the critical mind all children have from birth, before it is bent by tricks and euphemisms; blinders to prevent them from seeing who we really are behind closed doors. Even toddlers see through bigotry. They spare us, as they need to eat, and sleep under our roof. If we supervise what they hear in our house, and see on our TVs and computers and phones, and through Alexa, by the time they get to the library, the children’s books will serve as a safe place to make sense of what they think they know already. Libraries are already supervised. Deborah Thomas Neal, Cape Meares

being and illness prevention, underscore the urgency of addressing mental health issues in our community. The study revealed that 21% of adults are experiencing at least one mental illness, roughly equating to 50 million people. Shockingly, 55% of adults with a mental illness have not received any treatment, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and access to mental health services. Additionally, 5.44% of adults experience severe mental illness, and over 12.1 million adults (4.8%) have reported serious thoughts of suicide, a figure that more than doubles when surveying adults who identify as two or more races. The states faring the poorest included Kansas, Arizona and Oregon, which all report high percentages of adults with mental illness and

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health challenges alone. This holiday season and beyond, let us prioritize mental health, break the stigma surrounding it, and offer a helping hand to those who may be silently suffering. It’s not just a responsibility; it‘s a testament to our strength as a caring community. In good health, Dr. Paul Welch

onto a plan to give ODOT the additional funding it needs to maintain proper care of the roads this winter. That’s good news, but the underlying problems with ODOT’s budget are still concerning. There is much talk in the Legislature right now about a future transportation package. That package will likely attempt to completely change how our roads and bridges are funded, which right now is almost totally dependent on gas taxes and weight mile taxes (paid by semi-trucks). As vehicles get more and more fuel efficient, and as more and more people start driving electric vehicles, ODOT receives less and less gas tax revenue. Some are talking about a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax to replace or supplement the current gas tax. In theory, this system – that charges Oregonians per mile to use the roads – would solve ODOT’s funding problem, but there are serious privacy concerns with that system. It would require the government to have access to how many

miles you traveled within the state of Oregon. That would likely take the form of some GPS tracking system. I wish you all a Merry Christmas! I hope you are able to spend time with family and reflect on the things that matter most to

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ear Editor, With regard to the petition promoted by Ms. Green and Ms. Bailey,( 12/5/23) in favor of moving children’s books about gender to an adult section of the library ,I do have a comment in support of a healthy community, opposing such a petition. Books written for children, by definition, are selected by library committees with the experience, the expertise, and access to professional resources ,for confirmation of belonging in the children’s library. Were each library book to be reviewed by the entire community before being placed on the shelves,

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Prioritizing Mental Health — A Community Partnership PAUL WELCH, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook

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demands of life can sometimes feel overwhelming, it’s essential that we place a strong emphasis on mental healthcare. Mental wellbeing is not just the absence of mental illness; it’s a state of emotional, psychological and social health. We must recognize the significance of mental health and prioritize it as a fundamental aspect of our overall well-being. Depression, Often Misunderstood: Breaking the Stigma Depression is a widespread mental health concern that affects millions of individuals, transcending age, gender and background. It is more than simply feeling sad; it is a complex health issue. “Depression affects much more than mood, and this is because the mind and body

are interconnected. When we experience disruptions in our mental processes, the brain emits stress signals to the body, which can suppress overall health,” explains Amanda Creott, LCSW, a behavioral health provider at a sister Adventist Health location in Paradise, California. Depression is a sign of an imbalance that can ultimately affect physical health. However, the good news is that, like many other health disorders, depression is treatable. Key Takeaways from the 2023 Study: Shedding Light on Mental Health Recent findings from a 2023 study conducted by Mental Health America, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-

A Call for Community Partnership: The Holiday Season and Beyond As we approach the holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness, let us remember that not everyone may be feeling the festive spirit. The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those battling mental health issues. It‘s a time when loneliness and isolation can intensify, making it crucial for us to extend our support to those in need. We, as a community, have the power to create a supportive and compassionate environment where individuals feel safe seeking help and sharing their struggles. By working together, we can ensure that no one faces mental

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s we gear up for the 2024 Legislative Session, we are going to focus on the drug crisis that has exploded over the last few years. The Speaker and Senate President recently established a new committee that will be solely focused on this issue. I recently signed a letter with my House Republican colleagues outlining the changes we want to see to Measure 110. Those include rehabilitating those struggling with addiction, restoring criminal accountability for possession of deadly drugs, reinvesting in proven methods that get people clean and sober, and finally repealing the failed aspects of Measure 110. We must maintain funding for treatment that gets people clean and sober. But thus far, a lot of money going for “treatment” has not been spent wisely. For example, twice as many Oregonians have accessed harm reduction services as have accessed substance abuse disorder treatment. The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council (the board that approves funding from Measure 110) has spent twice as much on housing as on substance abuse disorder

student. For additional context, Astoria SD spends $11,724, and Tillamook spends $11,963 per student. These numbers are expected to rise significantly over the coming years because of the Corporate Activities Tax revenues and declining enrollment. Regardless of how much we spend per student, data shows that is not a good indicator of outcomes, and we know that Oregon schools are not producing good outcomes right now. I have long believed that the key to increasing outcomes in our schools is to give families more flexibility to use their tax dollars to choose an educational setting that works best for their students. Finally, in October, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced cutbacks to regular plowing and winter road maintenance this year because of budget problems. That would have had a big impact on winter travel. But Governor Kotek and the House Speaker and Senate President have all signed

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wo surfers were out on a recent day, the water calm and the swells regular. They spent a good hour catching waves. Fun to watch them ride one in, bail, then paddle out to catch another. They often had to wait a while to let the ankle slappers (small waves) go by. Great sport for those who know what they are doing. Shortly after that calm day, however, winter blew in with a vengeance. We had rain, rain, rain; 9.5 inches from the morning of December 1 to the morning of December 6, when I submitted this column. Thanks to neighbor Sonya Thompson for the local rain total; she checks her rain gauge daily and keeps meticulous records. Along with the rain came the wind. Our highest gust was 50 mph. On December 3, the power briefly blinked out and quickly came back on at 1 a.m., then was out for two hours from 4:50-6:50 a.m. It turns out that a damaged wire on Bayocean Road caused the outage. Many thanks to our stalwart PUD workers, out there in fierce storms as they work to restore power to our community. You are the best. There was a good turnout for the crafting day at the Barbara Bennett Community Center this month. Ten ladies worked on a great

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503-842-8608 ellensteen2@gmail.com variety of projects. They knit washcloths, crocheted potholders, cross-stitched designs, quilted, made greeting cards, decorated plant containers and more; what a creative bunch. New to me was making card-playing holders from old computer discs (covering in fabric and then sandwiching two together, joined by heavy thread attached to a button on the outside of each disc), finger-knitting (pulling loops of yarn in a pattern to make throws, scarves, etc.) and needle-punching (using a manual tool for embroidery or rug-making to create a field of tightly-packed loops). The next crafting gathering will be Monday, January 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your projects and a sack lunch; coffee, tea and water are provided. I got a chance to meet and visit with Kirsten Blair’s mother, Letha (she jokes it’s

short for “lethal”) at the craft day. Letha and her husband, Michael, are big salmon fisherfolk. She showed me pictures of beautiful salmon from this fall and told me stories of yore. She once caught a 50-pound salmon; you don’t see them that size here anymore. And she and her husband used to host an annual “Fishermen’s Ball” at their home, the last one drawing over 80 overnight guests. Thanks for sharing such fun memories, Letha. King tides will make an appearance again around the noon hour on Dec. 13, 14 and 15. Great fun to see, especially if winds are westerly and blowing the breakers well in, but watch from a safe distance. Enormous high tides also mean big swings on low tides. Lows during this same time period will be minus tides of over one foot, but they will be at night. Razor clamming just opened on the central Oregon coast, but it’s hard to spot the signs in the dark, especially if it’s raining. As always, call the Shellfish Hotline before heading out (800-448-2474). Good luck, clammers.

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know I often write about the first time Katie & I joined her mother’s family in Tillamook County full time. It’s because our first friends were made around that little red cabin on lower Biak, along the north shore of Garibaldi Marina. Back then, it was the Cavitts and that Bistro. When they moved, there was a part of me that was sad because I loved that little spot with the big views. During the pandemic, Bill Thoms and Theresa Seifer were looking for waterside living and cooler temperatures than what the Mid-Willamette Valley could provide. They discovered Garibaldi and knew they had found their spot. Sometime around the pandemic, rumors swirled about a pizzeria moving into the little red cabin along Biak. Someone was looking to bring that little red cabin back to life. That “someone” was Bill Thoms and Theresa Seifer. And when they got the keys to the little cabin, they went to town rebuilding the inside of that little red cabin to get big flavor into their pizzas and gelato. A little “fire at sea,” in what is now Crab Rock Pizza. Now heading into their second season, Crab Rock Pizza has built up a menu, a following, a staff and incredible online reviews – all deservedly so. I asked them a few questions about what they learned in their first year, and what they’re planning in their second season. Their answers are below. They’re pretty incredible. Enjoy. How was your first tourist season here in Garibaldi? Our first ‘tourist season’ went well considering all the learning and growth we were experiencing. We remained flexible and got creative in trying to move with the increasing traffic we saw weekly. What takeaways will you use to prepare for next year? In preparation for next year, we will always be keeping an eye on staffing. That has been our singular ongoing concern. We are playing with workflow within the restaurant in streamlining our production line. Additionally, we are looking at ways to increase seating, both inside and outside. We also want to increase our menu options. 3. What are the offseason plans? Off-season plans are to make changes in the kitchen for our increased workflow. We are working on graphics for hoodies, t-shirts, hats… We

GARIBALDI NATHAN “FINN” FINDLING finn@natfinn.com also are creating a sign for the restaurant using our crab that was created out of a single drift log by local artisan Jeremy Roberts. And lastly, ongoing education is important to us. We will be attending the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas to stay on top of the industry trends, products, and business planning. It is an amazing time with other entrepreneurs and all things pizza. The energy and passion is contagious. What made you decide on traditional Napoletana pizza and gelato as opposed to say, Chicago style (which is deep dish for tourists, tavern sliced flat for locals)? Napoletana pizza is the original Italian pizza. With our love of traditional, whole foods it was the likely starting point. Our pizza is made in the traditional Italian way. Theresa could talk for days about the dough and the health aspects of it. Real food is not junk food. We make everything from scratch or is the best you can buy in the US. Many products are from Italy. Theresa has been studying up on the deep dish/ Grandma styles. This may be in our future should we open a second CRP. That Crab Rock Pizza has filled the little red cabin with big life fills me with Christmas joy. She got the week off, but as you’ll read, she found Mrs. Clause. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “If you’re already tired of the rain and looking for some indoor entertainment, slosh on into the library. We have take-andmake activities available for kids and teens. We have the “Library of Things”, which includes games and a variety of equipment for learning, creating, and entertainment. And, of course, we have books, movies, music and so much more available both physically and online. Your local library is a great place to take shelter and discover. “Mark your calendar. Santa will be making another stop in Garibaldi after visiting the Garibaldi Maritime Museum and riding on the OCSR’s

Candy Cane Express. This time, Mrs. Claus will join Santa at the Garibaldi Branch Library on Friday, December 22nd at 1 p.m. Get your picture with both and enjoy cocoa and treats.” Lastly, when you go to Crab Rock Pizza, look up at the top of the wall behind the counter, about in the middle of the building just to the right of the kitchen entrance. You’ll see a beloved, sorely missed smile. Bill & Theresa got it specially made to remember him by. We had started this interview the week before Tommy White, one of their first employees, went missing. And while we’re all reluctantly moving into the “life must go on” stage of missing him, it’s beautiful to see how well he’s being remembered. Good on you, Bill & Theresa.

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o you love to play Santa? It isn’t too late to shop for the requested gift on a tag from Holiday Giving Trees. Find them at Kiawanda Community Center, The Library Thrift Shop, the Pacific City Branch of Oregon Coast Bank or Center Market in Cloverdale. Unwrapped gifts should be placed under the trees by the end of business on Thursday, December 14. Holiday gift baskets are in the works for South County senior citizens. Needs include hard candy in wrappers, hot cocoa packets, kitchen sponges, Lipton soup packets, packets of instant potatoes or gravy, packets of oatmeal, packets or flip top cans of tuna fish, postage stamps, rolls of paper towels, small bottles of laundry or dish soap (from a dollar store), small post-it note pads and tins of Danish cookies. Our donations can be brought to Oregon Coast Bank; they’re located south of the flashing light on Brooten Road in Pacific City. Nestucca High School needs the following for a project: books or magazines to cut up for pictures, rolling pins (as used when baking), doilies (knitted or crocheted, cloth or fabric- not paper) and stamps or stencils. To donate, contact Sydney by email to SydneyL@nestucca. k12.or.us or call 503-3923194, extension 128. Tillamook County Library is hosting holiday movie nights at the Main Branch. They’re happening at 6 p.m.

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on Tuesday evenings before Christmas. “White Christmas” will show on December 12, and “Elf” is planned for December 19. The event is free and will include popcorn. Seating is on the floor, so we’re invited to bring a cushion. The library is located at the intersection of Third and Stillwell in downtown Tillamook. Oregon Coast Aquarium in decked out in holiday lights! Their “Sea of Lights” takes place each Friday and Saturday night in December with each weekend featuring a different attraction. “See lights, meet Santa, drink cocoa and be merry!” Learn more by searching “sea of lights” on the aquarium’s website. Remember that Thomas Goodwin is closing his Cloverdale gallery. A liquidation sale is in progress from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays (or by appointment) through December. All original paintings, miscellaneous art, oriental rugs and furniture will be “substantially discounted,” according to my source. The address is 34380 Highway 101 South in downtown

Cloverdale. Do you, or someone in your orbit who is age 65 or better, want the companionship of a pet? Would such a commitment be a financial hardship? United Paws has a new program wherein a healthy, older dog or cat joins senior’s households as a permanent foster pet. PAWS retains ownership and pays for food, litter and visits to the veterinarian. Talk about a “win-win” arrangement. For more information, call United Paws at 503-8425663. Today’s column marks seventeen years that I have been honored to write our Fencepost column. In the beginning it covered just Cloverdale but has expanded to cover everyone from Hemlock to the county line south of Neskowin. Thanks to my faithful readers, to all of you who have allowed publication of your names or called, emailed or posted publicly with news for this space over the years. If you would like to get the word out about something, contact me using the information located near my photo, above. Here’s to another seventeen years. Happy Hanukah, dear reader. Happy birthday this week to: Kimberly Baumgartner, Quinton Brooks, Tia Craven, Kayla Cross, Caitlin Fagan, Ed Flinter, Julia Hagerty, Olivia Hagerty, Lucas Jones, Ruth Kiser, Maicee Malcom, Tami Owens, Corrine Paratore, Amy Schmid and Chase Thomas.

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iverbend Players’ production of “A Christmas Story” at the North Coast Recreation District opened to record-setting crowds on December 1. “We had 750 programs printed,” director Frank Squillo said before the December 2 show, “and we’ve already given away 300.” The play’s heart is the ensemble performance by seven students, four from Nehalem Elementary School (where Rockaway Beach residents north of N. 3rd send our kids) and one from Nea-KahNie Middle School, at the north end of town. Quincy Powell makes his Riverbend debut as Flick, who takes

ROCKAWAY BEACH SCOTT FISHER sfisher71@yahoo.com the “triple-dog dare.” Julien Anctil, also making his debut here, is Schwartz, the one who eggs Flick on. Chloe Ward (Catherine in October’s “Frankenstein,” and whose mother, Julee Ward, is executive producer and assistant director) plays Helen Chambers, humanitarian and genius. Colbie Conner’s Esther Jane, whose nascent crush on young Ralphie Parker (Oliver Arnold, in his second Riverbend production), vies for attention with Christmas. Two members of the Davis family, new owners of Kelly’s Marina, complete the children in the cast. AnaBell Davis plays the bully, Scut Farkas, with a vicious glee. Bentley Davis as Ralphie’s younger brother Randy gets a laugh even when all you can see of him is a hand, reaching out of the cabinet under the sink. Newcomer Jeff Laing plays several roles, including Red Ryder himself in a couple of establishing scenes with young Ralphie. The Old Man, Ralphie’s dad, gets a comic portrayal by Dawson Carter, another new face for Riverbend. He conveys the bluster, frustration, and love that drives his character through battles with the furnace, avoiding the ravenous Bumpus hounds next door, and finally coming through with the goods on Christmas morning. Bryonie Arnold, as Mother, was one of the 12 Angry Jurors over the summer. Her character arc, like The Old Man’s, begins in the frustration and privation of the story’s Depression-era setting, but climaxes in an act of loving forgiveness when Ralphie stands up to the town bully. Arnold’s appearance with Meagan Mower, in her debut performance as Miss Shields, provides some of the loudest laughs. Young Ralphie imagines his teacher as the Wicked Witch of the West

and his mother as one of her flying monkeys, conspiring to prevent him from achieving his dream: the legendary official Red Ryder carbineaction 200-shot range model air rifle, with a compass and a thing which tells time built right into the stock. Others preventing Ralphie from achieving yuletide nirvana include Santa Claus and one of his elves. Proving the age-old theater adage that there are no small parts, only small actors, Santa (Mark Bartrom, most recently Henry Clerval in “Frankenstein”) and Patrick Conner (Victor Frankenstein) aren’t even technically on stage: they funnel the children through the annual ritual on one of the landings, with Conner’s elf shoving them down a slide set up on the steps. Bartrom crushes Ralphie’s dreams by telling him, as has everyone else, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” A word on Conner’s set design: as in “12 Angry Jurors,” Conner’s eye for detail includes smudged handprints on the door handle and frame leading to the cellar where The Old Man goes to do battle with the dreaded clinker. At the heart of the story is Ralph, child and adult. Oliver Arnold’s Ralphie has the right blend of mischief, deviousness and sweetness to portray a child yearning for something he fears he’ll never have. After putting something over on his parents, he turns to the audience and breaks the fourth wall with an over-the-top wink. But Julie Stratton’s role as Ralph, who narrates the story, is a triumph. Director Frank Squillo has her moving from place to place on the set, introducing and highlighting the dramatic action, always invisible to the cast but framing the story for the audience. Her emotions as she recalls young Ralphie’s joys and sorrows are palpable, and she delivers some of the play’s biggest laughs and most poignant moments with authenticity and originality. There’s still one weekend to catch this heartwarming classic, with performances Friday and Saturday night, December 15 and 16, at 7 p.m. The show’s final performance is Sunday, December 17 at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit https://www.riverbendplayers.org.

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OBITUARIES Arlene Delores Luoto

Alva Edwards

July 31, 1929 ~ November 30, 2023

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rlene Luoto was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She went peacefully to meet her heavenly family, November 30th, 2023, at the age of 94. ed Born to Harold and Inez mJaunita Tozer July 31st, 1929 h in Everett Washington. She y u grew up in Westport, Oregon and while in high school she d, was swept off her feet by Robert (Bob) Roland Luoto. er After both graduated from e Westport high school they married in the winter of 1948 g on December 25th. Arlene’s r husband was awarded a basketball scholarship to Linfield University in McMinnville Oregon. Together they settled in Yamhill County and raised four sons. In 1976 Bob and Arlene and their son Bob started Luoto Logging Inc. Their company grew a and supported hundreds of families Throughout Oregon. mi

Arlene was an avid gardener and loved a beautiful yard and flowers. She was a Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist church in Carlton for many years and loved helping children. She was involved with 4-H and FFA with her sons and spent hours transporting her sons to sporting events including any of their friends that needed a ride to the events. With all this going on she also helped her husband and her boys build and operate a successful business Luoto logging Inc. She is survived by her four sons. Robert (Bob) Alan Luoto of McMinnville Oregon, John Geoffrey (wife Jan) Luoto of Tillamook Oregon, Dan David Luoto of Waldport Oregon and Randy Scott Luoto of Carlton Oregon and her brother Richard Alford Gilpen of Portland Oregon,

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also eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Inez Tozer, Her husband (64 years of marriage before his passing) Robert Roland (Bob) Luoto, her sister Marilyn Jean Anderson of Brownsmead Oregon and her grandson Randy Curtis Luoto of Carlton Oregon. Arlene will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Macy and Sons Funeral Home (corner of 2nd Street and NE Evans Street in McMinnville Oregon) are coordinating her burial, a viewing is scheduled for Friday December 8th, 2023 between the hours of 4pm and 7pm. Funeral services will be Saturday December 9th, 2023, at McMinnville Covenant Church 2155 NW 2nd Street McMinnville Oregon at 11:00 am. There will be a reception following at the same location. In lieu of flowers please donate to Log- A -Load For Kids Thru The (Associated Oregon Loggers), P.O. Box 12339, Salem Oregon 97309 (503-364-1330). All proceeds will benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and the local children’s hospitals. To leave online condolences, please visit www.macyandson.com

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She married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Edwards on November 28th, 1959. They moved to Coos Bay, Oregon where they lived until 1962. While living in Coos Bay they had two daughters, Rhonda Fitzpatrick and Teri Bliss. In 1962, the family moved to Brookings, Oregon where she and her husband started their own logging company. She was a homemaker and the bookkeeper for their company. In 1981 they moved to Central Oregon and continued their logging business for another 30 years. She and her husband retired to Garibaldi, Oregon where they continued to operate their Trucking Company until 2017.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Bob) Fitzpatrick and Teri (Mark) Bliss, five grandchildren, Brandi (Eric) Storjohann, Dustin (Krista) Fitzpatrick, Misty (Matt) Lappi, Derek (Justi) Fitzpatrick and Matthew (Grace) Bliss, 12 greatgrandchildren Ashlin, Ben, Luke, Cameron, Kenzie, Madden, Logan, Layton, Reese, Mason, Rhyan and Sawyer, one sister Dianne Harsh and two brothers David Bailey and Jerry Bailey. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and one brother Jack Bailey. In honor of her request there will be no services. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alva’s name to Partners in Care Hospice in Bend, Oregon.

DEATH NOTICES Robert Lloyd McConnell

January 23, 1945 ~ November 9, 2023

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e are saddened to announce the death of Robert Lloyd McConnell on November 9th, 2023. Robert was born January 23, 1945. Robert passed away in his hometown of Tillamook Oregon. A celebration of life with be announced at a later date.

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Keith Eldon Hatfield

Michael Thomas Morgan

February 11, 1962 ~ November 29, 2023

eith was born on February 11, 1962, to Eldon Hatfield and Glennis McFarland in Tillamook, OR. He graduated from Tillamook High School and entered masonry from 1980 to 2000, working for Corley and Butterfield Masonry. In Keith’s younger years he was an avid off roader, where he would take his fourwheelers and ride around in Sand Lake, OR with friends

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and family. Keith also loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping. His greatest passion was elk hunting with his party in either the Coast Range or Eastern Oregon. If he was not in the woods or on the river, he was spending time playing poker with his friends at the Eagles Lodge, Chinook Winds, or many other local tournaments. Keith leaves behind his daughter Makayla of Hubbard, Ore, son Christopher of Tillamook, Ore, brother Jerry of Bay City, Ore, sister Joanne of Portland, Ore, son-in-law Trevor of Hubbard, Ore. He also leaves behind grandchildren Samantha, Kendra, and Andrew of Hubbard, Ore. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will take place at the Kilchis Grange Hall on January 13, 2024 at 11:00 am.

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health, Mike and Marilyn decided to move back to California to be near family. Mike was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1990 and served his God Jehovah, faithfully until he died. Mike is survived by his wife Marilyn of 35 years, his sons Frank (Dawn), Jonathan (Jennifer) and Mark; daughters Shareena and Sara, and sister Patty. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and a grandson on the way who will be named Michael. He is also survived by his beloved and faithful dog, Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jason. Mike was kind, gentle, always helpful to anyone in need and fun-loving. He was very much loved by his family and all who knew him. Memorial services to be held Saturday, December 16th via Zoom, officiated by Joe Burge. Information on attending may be obtained at: Tillamookcongregation@ gmail.com

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Virginia was mostly a mother, but did work at the Rhinehart clinic for several years as a physical therapist. When she moved to Tillamook, she owned and operated a store called Kitchen Ideas. Virginia traveled to Germany to visit her brother and traveled with the Friendship Force to Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, writing poems, bird tending and spoiling the cat. Virginia was active in the PTA, Rockaway City Council, Toastmistress and Beta Sigma Phi. Virginia is survived by her children: Dan Carrell of Cloverdale, OR; Susan Moore of Salem, OR; Claudia Havercroft of Anacortes, WA; and Diana Carrell of Troutdale, OR. Her step-children: Ronda Prowell Kraemer of Portland, OR; Douglas Prowell of Clackamas, OR; Her step-daughter-in-law: Keeya Prowell of Clackamas, OR; Her 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 4 stepgreat-grandchildren.

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Clinton Wilcox. She left us Thursday November 30th 2023. She is survived by Riva Hilby, Sarah Walling, Phillip Liljestrand, the Beaudin and the Wilcox families, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has lived in many places in her lifetime including, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and even Okinawa, but has been in Til-

lamook nearly 40 years. She worked at U.S. Bank, she was the longtime manager of the Fern Restaurant and also worked at the Swiss Chalet and the liquor store. She enjoyed listening to Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones and Mozart. Some of her hobbies are doing calligraphy, crocheting, and watching the Blazer games. She was very hard working, independent, sweet and

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Air Museum presents special exhibit: ‘Christmas on the Homefront’ On display through December By CHELSEA YARNELL Guest Contributor

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t’s Christmas 1941. The United States has just entered World War II. What does that mean for the holidays? That’s the question the Tillamook Air Museum’s special exhibit “Christmas on the Homefront” asks visitors. “It’s to get people to think about what life would have been like, how life would have changed for us,” Tillamook Air Museum Curator Christian Gurling said. “It’s a matter of Christmastime, of spirit, of community pulling themselves together as families and a country. We need Christmas, especially back then…that spirit of giving.” The exhibit uses artifacts from the World War II era including holiday lights, popular toys, and wartime propaganda to highlight what Christmas 1941 may have looked like. nd One artifact on display is the classic Slinky. Invented in 1945 by naval engineer Richard James, the toy g was originally designed to e secure equipment onto ships. Instead, it became a popular r child’s plaything. Another item is a box of 1946 Shiny Brite Ornaments. e Depicted on the box is Uncle okSam shaking hands with at Santa Claus, representing a victory symbol. Many items are on loan to the Museum from staff members’ personal collections. Holiday music from the 1940s continuously

plays in the background of the Exhibit Hall. On the same wall as the Christmas exhibit is a display in which a Nazi flag is kept. Gurling said the dichotomy of the two exhibits near each other delivers a powerful message. “Christmas on the Homefront” will be on display in the Tillamook Air Museum’s Exhibit Hall through the month of December. “It’s special to the holiday season [especially] if you’re looking for something a little bit new and a little bit different,” Gurling said. “It goes along with this Hangar being from World War II, something that takes you back to that time period.” After the holidays, the regular exhibits will return to the Exhibit Hall, but Museum staff are working to bring additional special exhibits throughout the year. “Based on how well it’s being received, we’ll probably try having a couple [special exhibits] a year,” Tillamook Air Museum Director Rita Welch said. “Having rotating exhibits, new exhibits, and something always different at the Museum is a new philosophy we’ve had at the museum the past couple years,” Gurling said. “It’s something to draw visitors out here.” Along with Gurling, Welch acknowledged the work of Jenna Henderson and Dennis Shetler as instrumental in putting the special exhibit together. The Tillamook Air Museum is operating on winter hours until May. Open Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Located at 6030 Hangar Road, Tillamook.

Through the month of December, the Tillamook Air Museum has a special exhibit: “Christmas on the Homefront.” The exhibit features holiday décor, toys, and wartime propaganda from the 1940s. PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

Rainy day? Enjoy indoor fun at Mook Axe Cowliber

Mook Axe Cowliber staff Raychel Gerard (Social Media Manager), Annesa Ayers (Owner), and Zach Summers (IT & Mechanical Manager) pose in one of the game-center’s four axe throwing lanes. PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

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he first dollar Mook Axe Cowliber ever made is pinned on the wall of the business. It’s very special to owner Annesa Ayers. “The first night we were open, it was a slow and rainy night,” she recalled of the

evening of November 1. A man had just finished his shift at the Western Royal Inn and had received a $1 tip. He wanted to use that dollar to throw an axe one time. “That meant everything to me,” Ayers said. “Of course, I let him throw as much as he wanted. It just meant the world to me.”

Mook Axe Cowliber in Tillamook features axe throwing lanes, target shooting with gel blasting BB guns and a free-play arcade and electronic board game area. PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

Ayers moved to the Oregon Coast in 2021. Working remotely for her primary job, she started looking into starting her own business as a second source of income. She found that her upbringing influenced what she wanted to invest in: family fun. The youngest of four, Ayers recalls the best present

on Christmas being the family gift which was usually a game. “As a family, we always liked to have fun,” she said. “Whenever we’re lucky enough to be together, the best part is to play games.” With family fun in mind, Ayers came up with the idea to create an indoor arena that

featured axe throwing, gel blasting and arcade games. “They’re low impact activities, challenging and bring people together,” she said. With the help of her family, Ayers spent four months constructing the fun-center on Main Avenue in Tillamook. They built out the entire space to accommodate four axe throwing lanes, three target shooting lanes and a free-play arcade and electronic board game area. “We got here because of all the different help we received from the community,” Ayers said. “Every single person I’ve contacted and asked questions of has been helpful. I feel lucky with the help I’ve had.” At Mook Axe Cowliber, guests can pay to play for single activities (axe throwing $25/hr, $15/.5 hr, or $1 for single throws. Gel blasting $10/200+ gel BBs, gaming zone $10/hour of free-play with over 65 classic arcade games, electronic board games, PS5, and Nintendo Switch games) or purchase “M.A.C Stacks” for a combination of all three activities ($30-$40 for 30 min/ one hour play times). “Everything here needs to be of value to people,” Ayers said. “Pricing is extremely important, that way every family in this town can come in here for several hours, have a blast, and afford it.” Since opening, Mook Axe Cowliber has hosted birthday parties, their first Super Smash Bros. gaming tournament and Ayers has dreams of hosting an axe throwing league in the future. “I love this place,” Ayers

said. “Everyone walking through those doors is ready to have a great time. We’re going to treat everyone who walks through that door the way I’d want to be treated: awesome.” For nibbles, Mook Axe Cowliber offers small concessions of Rock Mountain Soda Co. (homage to Ayer’s home state of Colorado) and gourmet pretzels. Souvenirs of rings pops, disco ball necklaces and glow stick necklaces are also for sale. And Ayers can’t help giggling about their vending machine. With everything secretly wrapped, and available for $3 a piece, each item is a mystery to the buyer. “There’s one called the ‘Cafeteria Lunch,’” Ayers laughed, adding that it’s a best seller. “It’s a gummy cafeteria food snack and a whoopy cushion.” Adding to the fun, is the incorporation of music and a retro-style boombox on a shelf in the corner. “It’s my favorite part of the entire place,” Ayers said gesturing towards the speaker. “It reminds me of my childhood in the 80s. I love music and love to have fun. It’s the entire vibe of this place. I think we nailed it as a cool place to be.” Mook Axe Cowliber is open Wednesday – Friday 3-8 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday noon – 8 p.m. Axe throwing lanes can be reserved by booking online, calling or walking in. Vending and claw machines are additional charges. Visit mookaxecowliber. com for more information. Located at 106 Main Ave, Tillamook.

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Tillamook celebrates tree lighting and Light Parade

Members of the Oregon Coast School of Dance entertain the crowd while Santa welcomed kids for pictures in city hall. PHOTO BY WILL CHAPPELL

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itizens of Tillamook gathered on Laurel Avenue in front of city hall and the county courthouse on Saturday, December 2, to celebrate the holiday season

with song, dance, free food, a Christmas tree lighting and light parade. It marked the 21st year of the tree lighting tradition and festivities took started around 3 p.m. with the light parade concluding around 5:45.

Early on, Santa Claus arrived in a Tillamook Fire District truck and welcomed kids for free Christmas photos inside the city hall. Meanwhile, dancers from the Oregon School Coast of Dance, Living Water Fel-

lowship, Heather Phillips, Birdsongs and Dr. Douglas performed for the crowd gathered outside. Twin Ranch Catering Truck served free hot dogs, chili and chips to attendees, courtesy of donations from

local businesses. After the sun had set, a local child flipped the switch on the lights arrayed on a tree next to city hall, illuminating them. Shortly after, cars and trucks illuminated by lights

and decorated by local businesses and organizations made their way down Third Street and up Laurel Avenue in the light parade.

Santa Clause, dancers, the Tillamook People’s Utility District and Fire District and others got into the spirit of the season during the light parade following the tree lighting ceremony. PHOTOS BY WILL CHAPPELL

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ven on recent dark and rainy nights, Oregon Coast Dance Center has been abuzz with dancers in preparing for their upcoming performances of The Nutcracker. In its 16th year, The Nutcracker has become a yearly tradition for OCDC dancers. “Who doesn’t love The Nutcracker,” OCDC Owner Lisa Greiner asked. “It’s just not Christmas without The Nutcracker.” The Nutcracker’s magical story follows a young girl who falls asleep after a Christmas Eve party at her house. As she sleeps, she dreams herself into a fantastical world where her beloved Nutcracker comes to life.

“It’s so Christmassy,” said Sammy Schmader, who will be reprising her role of the Sugar Plum in this year’s performance. “The Nutcracker is a performance that almost every professional company does, so it’s something you can go and see and it’s really special to be a part of it.” While the story line remains the same each year, Greiner works hard to create unique blends of choreography from the many professional presentations of The Nutcracker ballet, as well as add new technique to dancers as they advance in skills. “I try to work in as much professional-level choreography as I can,” Greiner said. “[These dancers] could go to any company and say, ‘I know the part of…the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Major roles in this year’s recital are performed by: Haven Lewis (Fritz), Adea Bizeau (Young Clara), Fred

Bassett (Mr. Stahlbaum), Bonnie Wynia (Mrs. Stahlbaum), Richard Coon (Herr Drosselmyer), Karen Downs (Nanny), Anna Roddy (Magical Doll), Eliora Johnson (Nutcracker), Jolieanna Burdick (Mouse King), Sammy Schmader (Snow Queen), Audrey Miller (Adult Clara), Austin Berry (Prince), Sammy Schmader (Sugar Plum Fairy), Caryn Backman (Russia), Jolieanna Burdick (Spain), Sandra Hall (Spain), Kaela Johnson (Arabia), Jazzy Lauder (Morocco) and Eden Bizeau (Italy). In total, 110 dancers will take the stage during The Nutcracker with performers ranging in age from 3-71. “We have adults that are comfortable coming back to dance,” Greiner said, adding that many parents and community members contribute to roles on stage. “We’re a big family and all supportive of one another. There’s no judgement.”

OCDC dancer Jazzy Lauder will be performing the role of Morocco. Lauder had taken dance lessons until she was 10 years old and then took a long gap in her dance training. As an adult, she’s rediscovered the art. “I started college when I was 25 and enrolled in the ballet classes offered through the college because I missed it so much,” she recalled. “Once I moved to the coast, I heard through a few friends that Lisa was amazing and I signed up ASAP. The bonus was that now I even get to perform for the first time since childhood…I didn’t even start pointe classes until my late 30s. Now that I’m 41, I would say I continue to dance to keep my body healthy and my mind sharp. My classes typically have anyone from pre-teens to high school seniors. We all speak a common language and respect each other as equals. We help and en-

courage each other both in the studio and out because the bonds are so true and strong.” Other dancers in OCDC have danced for the studio since they were young children and grew up admiring the dancers that came before them. “The girls I looked up to a lot when I was little, now I’m their age and dancing with them,” Audrey Miller (Adult Clara) said. Behind the scenes, Greiner and her dancers said there’s a whole group of volunteers that are critical to the production of The Nutcracker including those helping with scene and costume changes, lighting, admissions, merchandise sales, and more. “They put so much time and effort into this and [Lisa] makes it so magical and awesome,” Miller said. “In an area that’s a little bit isolated in the arts, there’s a lot of us putting in the ef-

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Bond with the community at Bay City Kitchen By CHELSEA YARNELL Guest Contributor

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ith a view of Tillamook Bay, owners of Bay City Kitchen Derek McCarthy and Kathy High emphatically agree that their restaurant location is magical. “It’s a very special place,” High says, gesturing to the sweeping water views. “It’s the quintessential, small town, perfect thing,” McCarthy adds. The surrounding landscape, and the local bounty it provides, is not lost on the two restaurant owners. They’ve chosen to use it as inspiration in their menu offerings at Bay City Kitchen. Dungeness crab fried race. Roasted fall squash. House smoked Chinook salmon. As business partners, the duo opened Bay City Kitchen in July, taking over the space formerly known as “Mana’s Kitchen,”which sits right off of Hwy 101 in Bay City. The restaurant’s menu features offerings from Chef McCarthy and baked goods from Chef High that utilize seasonal, local ingredients. Their menu consists of lunch and dinner items that are ever-changing, adapting to what’s available and what guests are craving. “We’re putting out stuff people may not have seen before,” McCarthy said. “We work to see how we can incorporate those things locally.” McCarthy notes that the roasted stuffed quail on the menu often stands out to customers as something they usually can’t order elsewhere. “That is being gobbled up,” he said. McCarthy’s background in fine dining also aids in his ability to make just about everything in-house. Like the bratwurst sausage plate where everything from the sauerkraut to the beer mustard is McCarthy’s creation. “We love old cookbooks, classic flavors, and putting our own twist on it,” High said. “We continue our own education by interacting with each other and our customers.” They credit Bay City Kitchen’s unique menu to their different expertise as well as the influences they encountered growing up and cooking in different parts of the country throughout their careers. McCarthy has extensive experience in fine foods, with Bay City Kitchen being his third restaurant ownership experience. High is a highly experienced pastry chef. “You couldn’t be in a better place than here with what a chef likes to deal with,” McCarthy said, noting the connections they’ve made with local partners since opening, like those at Josi Farms and Annie’s Eggs, two local producers the business frequents regularly. “It keeps things affordable not going through layers [to acquire food],” High said. “Smaller tastes better. You find that these smaller producers really care about their food and it’s going to taste better. We can actually have a relationship with farmers. They ask us what we want to request to be grown next year. That’s just amazing: the sustainability of the system.” Sourcing locally is not a new concept for the pair, having enjoyed the practice in most of their culinary endeavors. The two met each other while working at Providore Fine Foods in Portland. “We are kindred spirit in terms of food, life philosophy and how it relates to our work,” High said. McCarthy said he desired a life change and began looking for restaurant locations outside of the Portland area. “We’d been working together for years and I [also] needed a change,” High said. “Derek said he’d found a place and wanted to know if

I’d come with him.” Together, the business partners purchased the restaurant space in Bay City and commenced renovations: rearranging the kitchen, adding a restroom and converting the covered porch to add additional seating. “We’re a small space. We’re not trying to make a million dollars,” McCarthy said. “We’re just trying to live our lives, make food and support ourselves.” Bay City Kitchen is open Thursday – Monday, serving lunch and dinner offerings. Each weekend Bay City Kitchen hosts “Sunday Suppers.” The set three-course meals are always priced under $30 and feature a main dish, side and desert. The menu is announced on Thursday and no reservation is required. High and McCarthy encourage customers to come in and socialize or sit at the “communal table” at the heart of the restaurant. “We want people to talk, see their neighbors, or see who’s new in town,” McCarthy said. “It’s not about turning tables; it’s about community.” To cap off a meal, the front counter is stocked with High’s house-made pastries,

cookies, tarts and pies. “The lemon tarts might have their own fan club,” High laughed. To the right of the desserts, customers can browse a freezer case full of Bay City Kitchen staples, packaged and ready to enjoy later. Frozen soups, lasagnas and meatballs are available. Whether taking to-go, or dining in, customers order everything at the main counter and then can enjoy their pick of seating. “We’ve made a conscious choice to stay small,” High said. “We want to help grow a local, sustainable food economy.” With their relocation to the Coast, High and McCarthy want people to know they’re “all in.” “We want this to be our home in all the sense of the word,” McCarthy said. “As long as people support it, consume it and enough people recognize what we’re doing, we’ll be okay.” Bay City Kitchen is open Thursday – Monday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday Suppers are served on Sunday from 5 – 8 p.m. Located at 5535 Hayes Oyster Dr., Bay City. Visit baycitykitchen.com to view full menu.

Bay City Kitchen opened this past July. Their menu features seasonal and unique items including: roasted stuffed quail, Dungeness crab fried rice, stromboli, quince pie and huckleberry financiers. PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

Owners of Bay City Kitchen Kathy High and Derek McCarthy pose outside their restaurant directly off of Hwy 101. The restaurant opened July 20. PHOTO BY CHELSEA YARNELL

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Winter Celebration at NCRD: Honoring a Century, Building a Legacy N

orth County Recreation District invites you to join in a special Winter Celebration at the NCRD Performing Arts Center (PAC) on December 16th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This Winter Celebration marks nearly a century in the historic NCRD facility, an architectural gem designed by architect AE Doyle. It’s a testament to NCRD’s rich heritage and the enduring spirit of our community. Join the celebration, in person or virtually, and take a jour-

ney through time as NCRD reflects on the milestones that have shaped the facility. Attendees will also learn about the cutting-edge new Aquatics Facility, a marvel of design by the renowned pool experts Robertson-Sherwood Architects. This facility will be not only a point of pride for the community but also a shining example of mass timber design on the North Tillamook Coast. Mass timber is an innovative building material that holds enormous economic

potential for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Made from layers of wood stacked and glued together, mass timber provides strength, durability, and sustainability. It not only supports the timber industry but also serves as a greener alternative to traditional construction materials. As an added bonus, inperson attendees automatically enter a drawing to win Tillamook Creamery-branded prizes courtesy of sponsor, Tillamook County Creamery Association. It’s a way

of saying thank you for the community’s continued support. But that’s not all! Come early for a Holiday Social starting at 11 am and indulge in delightful food and drinks courtesy of sponsors, Safeway and Wanda’s Cafe. It’s the perfect opportunity to mingle with friends and neighbors before the main event kicks off. Parents, rest assured! NCRD has your little ones covered with free activities, childcare, and pizza during

the speaker event. To ensure a spot for your child, please contact angiet@ncrdnehalem.org to register. For those eager to catch a glimpse of the construction progress, be sure to follow NCRD’s Facebook page. A new video showcasing a crane lifting the structural glulam beams in place just before Thanksgiving offers a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting developments. Register at https://secure.givelively.org/event/ friends-of-ncrd/ncrd-winter-

celebration for an event of celebration, education, and community spirit. This event is free, courtesy NCRD’s nonprofit fiscal sponsor, Friends of NCRD. While grabbing tickets, attendees can make a tax-deductible donation to the new pool. Let’s honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to a future shaped by innovation and collaboration. See you at the Winter Celebration—a not-to-bemissed event for the entire community!

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ecember 5, 2023 (Tillamook, Ore.) – Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce another enhancement to healthcare services in Tillamook County with its exceptional team of local, community-focused internal medicine providers, including Tana Haynes, MD, Amy Echelberger, MD, and the newest addition, James Borden, MD, FACP, starting January 2 at Adventist Health Medical Office – Plaza in Tillamook at 1100 Third Street in Tillamook. Meet Our Internal Medicine Providers Dr. James Borden, boardcertified with over 30 years

of primary care experience in Northwest Portland, is known for his compassionate care and transparent communication. His approachable nature and dedication to building patient connections make him an invaluable asset to our community. Dr. Tana Haynes, who began her tenure in 2020 at Adventist Health Medical Office – Plaza, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Passionate about individualized care, she specializes in preventive and wellness care as well as managing complex medical issues.

Dr. Amy Echelberger, joining Adventist Health Medical Office – Manzanita in 2021, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with roots in Idaho. Having graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Wayne State University, Dr. Echelberger brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the Oregon Coast. What is Internal Medicine? Internal medicine provides comprehensive care for adults, encompassing preventive services, wellness care and the diagnosis and man-

agement of complex medical conditions. Our providers are committed to understanding each patient’s unique health needs and goals, offering a holistic approach to healthcare. Enhancing Community Health With these skilled physicians, Adventist Health Tillamook continues its commitment to providing top-tier medical support, focusing on the unique healthcare needs of coastal communities. This expansion underscores our dedication to ensuring residents receive the best possible care from providers who work and live in the

community. For More Information For more information about our internal medicine services and the exceptional care provided by Drs. Haynes, Echelberger, and Borden, please visit our website at adventisthealthtillamook.org or call to schedule an appointment at 503-8152292. About Adventist Health Since 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook is a faithbased, nonprofit healthcare organization that includes: a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Tillamook, Oregon; the largest hospital-based ambulance

service in Oregon with four stations located throughout Tillamook County; and rural health clinics and urgent care medical offices serving the northern Oregon coast as well as the communities of Sheridan, Vernonia, Estacada and Welches. Adventist Health Tillamook employs over 550 associates and healthcare providers and is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities in California, Hawaii and Oregon. For more information about Adventist Health Tillamook, visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org.

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Public Notices HH23-521 CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH Notice of Public Hearing for Variance #23-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18th at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 276 S. Highway 101, Rockaway Beach, Oregon. The purpose of the public hearing is for: Public Hearing: Consideration of an approval for a variance at unimproved real property in Rockaway Beach (Tillamook County Assessor’s Map # 1N1005BA Lot #9900). The Applicants, Stuart M. and Karen C. Hunt, are seeking a variance to build a new home. The Applicants seek a height variance and reduction of the front yard setback to construct the home. The lot is located in the R1 Zone and is approximately 37,170 square feet. Building height for this property is limited to 29’. The Applicants seek to construct home that is 39’

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in height. The front yard setback for this property is 15’. The Applicants seek to reduce the front yard setback to 11’7”. You are receiving this notification as you are a registered property owner within 200 feet of the applicant’s property. Oral public testimony will be heard and written public comments will be accepted at or prior to the hearing. If submitting comments prior to the hearing, deliver to the City Hall at the address given above, or mail to Planning Department at P.O. Box 5, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. Please use file number Variance #23-05 on written comments, and include your name, mailing address, and phone number. A staff report will be prepared not less than seven days prior to the hearing for review at City Hall. Hard copies will be avail-

able upon request to the City free of cost. All other documents and evidence related to this land use action shall be incorporated into an Official Record and made available for review at City Hall upon request. Failure to raise an issue in person, in writing at or prior to the close of the hearing, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the Planning Commission and other interested parties an opportunity to respond to the issue constitutes forfeiture of the right to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission. Failure to specify as to which criteria the comments are directed precludes an appeal based on that criterion. Use Criteria: Use criteria for this proposal include Rockaway Beach Zoning Ordinance, Sec-

Public Notices tion 8.020. Variance Review Criteria. Responsible Official: Mary Johnson City Planner (503) 374-1752 cityplanner@corb.us HH23-177 The Port of Nehalem Board of Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6:30pm, NCRD School House Room, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Agenda is available at https://portofnehalem.org. HH23-527 Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE December 19, 2023 The meeting will be held at Tillamook PUD

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1115 Pacific Ave Tillamook, OR 97141 § The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. § 4:00 p.m. Executive Session§ ORS 192.660 (2) (i) will be held according to ORS 192.660 (2) (i) to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer. § ORS 192.660 (2) (e) to conduct deliberations with persons you have designated to negotiate real property transactions. § ORS 192.660 (2) (d) To conduct deliberations with person you have designated to carry on labor negotiations. § 6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting Action items include: § Approve the General Manager to sign the contract with Bell Lumber and Poles for the contract amount of $820,000 over the three-year contract. § Approve IBEW No. 125 Collective Bargaining Agreement. § Approve Resolution No. 2312-09 “A Resolution Amending Benefits Handbook Policies, Opt Out, VEBA, Compensation and Salary Program and Employee Handbook Policy No. 47.1 Regular PTO Accrual. § Approve Resolution No. 23-1210 “ A Resolution Establishing the General Manager’s Compensation. § Any other matters that may come before the Board. **Those who require special accommodations should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503842-2535.

may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published 12/12, 2023. COLETTE BABSON Personal Representative MICHAEL T.DAVIS Attorney for Personal Representative 12220 SW First Street Beaverton, OR 97005

the Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy will have no significant adverse impact on the quality of the human environment. As a result of this Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards to support health centers expand their

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Tillamook County Transportation District Board of Directors Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, December 20, 2023 @ 6:00pm. Persons requiring physical or visual accommodations or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at tillamookbus.com. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 852 5816 6968. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85258166968. Agenda items will include General Manager’s Financial, Operational, and Service Reports. The agenda also includes Action & Discussion Items, Director’s and staff Comments & Concerns, and an Executive Session as needed. HH23-526 Estate of Marie M. Mclnemey Notice to Interested Persons (23PB10541) In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Tillamook, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Marie M. Mcinerney, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Colette Babson has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 12220 SW First Street, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate

HH23-524 The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) Board of Directors will hold their Regular Board of Director’s Meeting on Thursday December 21, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the NOSD Board Room, 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. This Regular meeting is to discuss General Business including New Business; Old Business; etc. and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary to call an Executive Session. All meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation. Anyone requiring special accommodations should contact the District Office at least 48 hours in advance at (503) 842-8231.” NOSD has set up on its website how to remote into the meeting. Go to www.n-os-d.com

Assistant Water Operator Operate, Maintain, and On-Call duties for a Small Ground Water Utility in South Tillamook County Approx. 120 Connections Part Time 20-30 Hours Per Month Training for the Right Candidate

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Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] Part time position (24 hours weekly) w/excellent benefits. Compensation: $29 - $39 Hourly, DOE Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse [Part Time 24 Hours per Week] as a health provider for its Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The LPN provides health care coordination, client support, and triage in home and community settings to adults presenting with severe and persistent mental illness. Tillamook Family Counseling Center is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in this position, please apply online at http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload your resume. Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org.

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Wheeler, OR HRSA GRANT C8ECS44905, PROJECT 83010 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500 through 1508) and the HHS General Administration Manual Part 30 Environmental Protection (February 25, 2000), HRSA has determined that the Proposed Construction of the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy, in Wheeler, Oregon, proposed by

Municipal-Governmental Accounting Assistance for City of Garibaldi Bid/RFP Status: Open Email proposals to the city at city@garibaldi.gov by December 20, 2023 The City of Garibaldi, Oregon is inviting qualified individuals and/or firms to submit quotes for accounting and audit preparation services. The city uses CenterPoint software for its accounting. The City’s accounting for fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 needs to be reviewed for accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions and then prepared for audit. If you or your organization would like to be considered for this engagement, please provide a proposal/quote which conforms to the description of services. For additional information or clarification visit our website: www.ci.garibaldi.or.us H22931

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Certified: Classified • Temporary Music Teacher, 1.0 FTE, 2023/24 School Year @ South Prairie and Liberty (50T-24) • Eaglet Program Child Care EA, .5 FTE @ Wilson River School Campus (38-23) • English Learner Development EA, 1.0School FTE @ Tillamook School (84-22) • Temporary SpEd Teacher, 1.0 FTE, 2023/24 Year @ SouthHigh Prairie (51T-24) • Bilingual Campus Connection Coach, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School (63-22) • Title I EA, .5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (03-23) Classified: • Title I EA, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary School (25-23) • School Bus Driver @ Transportation (14-24) • General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary (18-23) • General Educational Assistant, @ South Prairie Elementary (19-23) • SpEd/Special Care EA, 7.5 hrs/day, 1.01.0 FTEFTE @ South Prairie (46-24) • General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (04-23) • SpEd/Special Care EA, 2 Positions, 7.5 hrs/day, 1.0@FTE @ EastSchools • SpEd/Special Care Ed. Assistant, 1.0 FTE Multiple

• SpEd/Special Care EA, 2 Positions, 7.5 hrs/day, 1.0 FTE @ THS Extra Duty • General EATennis - Technology, @ High SouthSchool Prairie (16X-23) (47-24) • Head Coach 3.75hrs/day @ Tillamook • Drama Advisor Tillamook School (17X-23) • General EA, Club 7.5 hrs/day, 1.0@FTE @ SouthHigh Prairie (58-24) • Volleyball Coach @ Tillamook Junior High School (07X-23) • Ed. Tech – District Latino Family Liaison @ DO (56-24) To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us • Administrative Secretary, 8hrs/day, 1.0 FTE, 210-day calendar @ SP (57-24) Questions? Contact: Renee Aufdermauer

aufdermauerr@tillamook.k12.or.us Extra Duty (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200 • Head Girls Tennis Coachare@entitled THS to(26X-24) Full time employees excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement benefits (PERS). District is an equal opportunity educator and employer. • Basketball Coach - GirlsTillamook @ TJHSSchool (70X-24) All employees must pass a criminal background/fingerprint check.

Substitues • Certified Substitute Teacher (01S-23) • Support Staff Substitute- EAs, Bus Drivers, Food Service, Secretarial, Custodial (02S-23)

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F.T. 40-Hours/week Position Tillamook Family Counseling Center is currently looking to add a bilingual peer specialist to our Prime+ program. The mission of the Prime+ program is to prevent acute life-threatening outcomes of substance use which include reducing overdose morbidity and mortality by providing harm reduction centered overdose prevention education and facilitating access to Naloxone. We also strive to reduce injection-related infections by providing harm reduction centered infection prevention education and facilitating access to safer use supplies. The Prime+ program supports linkage to care, diagnosis and treatment of substance use related conditions and substance us related infections. This position includes training that leads to state certification according to OAR 410-180-0305 (12) and (13). As a certified Peer Specialist, you will be a living example and role model of recovery life. As a peer you will be a provider of the life wisdom gained through your own lived experience of recovery as well as a change agent for hope.

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Cloverdale Water District Seeking Applicants

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HH23-523 Tillamook County Transportation District PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

HH23-525 The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. General District business including New Business, Old Business, and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. At the meeting the board will be considering an increase in System Development Fees effective April 1, 2024. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-0370.

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Benefits: Dental Vision and Medical-prescription coverage. HSA and FSA plans. 9 paid holidays a year, paid sick leave and vacation time. Vacation starts out at 8 hours a month with increases over time. Generous retirement program: non-contributory 403(b), we put in 9% of your salary and you are vested after 6 months. H21629

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District-wide Neah-Kah-Nie High School Garibaldi Grade School Nehalem Elementary School NES Sp. Ed. Inst. Asst., Posting #499 Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM Teacher Substitutes Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed To apply for any substitute position please go to ESS.com, click on Job Seeker, then type in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and follow the application process. To apply for any of the positions, except for substitute positions, go to TalentEd at https://neahkahnie.schoolrecruiter.net/ For More Information Contact: Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant Neah-Kah-Nie School District PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 Phone (503) 355-3506 Vacancy announcements can be found on our website at www.nknsd.org Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us Questions? Contact: Hannah Snow Roberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us, (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200 Full time employees are entitled to excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement benefits (PERS). Tillamook School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer. All employees must pass a criminal background/fingerprint check.

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HH23-522 PUBLIC NOTICE: The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503-842-6388. Eric Brayman #348, Sandra Gleave #737, Shawn Aerni #38 Cynthia R Shirley #510, Chad E Boyle #454, Aaron F Main #406, Trahern W Sundling #719. All items which remain after that time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder online at www.storageauctions. com on December 19th 2023 at 5:00pm.

Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (NBHCP) in Wheeler, Oregon has applied for this HRSA grant funding. The applicant proposes to use grant funds to construct a new two-story medical facility at the NE corner of Highway 101 and Hospital Drive, in Wheeler, OR, 97147. The first floor of the new medical facility will be approximately 11,600 square feet and the second story approximately 7,000 square feet. The proposed site improvements would also include 59 parking spaces to support staff and visitors and space to provide more mental and behavioral health services. The proposed Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy will include 14 exam rooms (allowing for staff expansion), and space for future development of workforce housing, parking, dental care, and education. The new facility will also include a new, larger 340B Drug Pricing Program pharmacy, space for visiting specialists, and expanded waiting rooms to separate ill patients to avoid contact exposure with communicable illness.

HH23-509 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 23-00318OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by The Muriel L. Chandler Trust, U/A/D February 3, 2020, as grantor, to Superior Loan Servicing, as trustee, in favor of EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN FBO ELFRIEDE MEYER ROTH IRA, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 399,000/599,000 INTEREST; THOMAS AND AMY MEYER, TRUSTEES OF THE PREMIUM GROUP TRUST, DATED NOV 6, 2014, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 200,000/599,000 INTEREST, as beneficiary, dated August 30, 2021, recorded September 15, 2021, in the records of Tillamook County, Oregon, under instrument No. 2021-07779, and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Elfriede Meyer Roth IRA and Thomas and Amy Meyer, Trustees of the Premium Group Trust, dated Nov 6, 2014, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state: PARCEL NO. 1: PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 OF PARTITION PLAT NO. 1996-021, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON, RECORDED MAY 21, 1996 IN PARTITION PLAT CABINET B477-1, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS; TOGETHER WITH THAT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON SAID PARTITION PLAT NO. 1996-021. PARCEL NO. 2: PARCEL 2 OF PARTITION PLAT NO. 1995-054, SITUATED IN THE SOUTH-

The applicant has submitted an Environmental Assessment (EA) that documents impacts of the proposed action. This EA is incorporated by reference into this FONSI. Additional project information is contained in the EA for this project, which can be found online at www.nehalembayhealth.org/ news, or at the following address for public examination upon request between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy 230 Rowe Street Wheeler, OR 97107 Attn: Gail Nelson Phone: (800) 368-5182 ext.170 Email: Gnelson@nehalembayhealth.org No further environmental review of this project is proposed prior to final approval from HRSA.

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WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON, RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 1995 IN PARTITION PLAT CABINET B461-1, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS; TOGETHER WITH THAT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DELINEATED ON SAID PARTITION PLAT NO. 1995-054. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PARCEL CONVEYED TO NESKOWIN GARDENS, INC. BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 16, 2002 IN BOOK 435, PAGE 390, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS. Parcel Nos. 2200-221030, 2200398526, 2201-398529, 2200397503 APN: R0221030, R0397503, R0398526 & R0398529 Commonly known as: 46605 Highway 101 S, Neskowin, OR 97149 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due upon maturity the following sums: TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $699,428.52 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to

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discharged through bankruptcy, contact the Trustee before the costs and expenses of sale, inyou may have been released of time you tender the payoff cluding a reasonable charge by personal liability for this loan in amount so that you may be adthe trustee. Notice is further given which case this letter is intended vised of the exact amount you will that any person named in Section to exercise the note holders be required to pay. By reason of 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statright’s against the real property the default, the beneficiary has utes has the right to have the only. As required by law, you are declared all sums owing on the foreclosure proceeding dismissed hereby notified that a negative obligation secured by the trust by payment to the beneficiary of credit report reflecting on your deed immediately due and paythe entire amount then due, tocredit record may be submitted to able, those sums being the folgether with the costs, trustee’s a credit report agency if you fail to lowing: 1. The principal and interand attorney’s fees and curing fulfill the terms of your credit obliest remaining due and owing, any other default complained of in gations. 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LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com Pastor Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the live music. Bible studies and an assortment of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE! ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753 Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213 Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome. OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH 2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446 Pastor Kevin Birdsong Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com 10 a.m. Worship Sundays & Wednesdays Everyone is welcome; Bienvenidos

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 during the week. TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182 tillamookadventist.net Pastor Tim Mayne Kid’s Program: Saturdays 10 a.m. Sabbath Service: Saturdays 11 a.m. or live on church FB page Weekly Bible Study: Tues 7 p.m. Lower Level & on FB Community Services: Tues & Thurs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christian Radio Station: KGLS-LP 99.1 FM Handicap accessible All are Welcome!! SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647 email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com www.tillamoooksacredheart.org Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) Spanish (12:30 p.m.) Weekdays: Tuesday (5 p.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.) Wednesday (Spanish) (5 p.m.) First Saturday each month: (10:30 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.) ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-2242 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow us on Facebook: St. John’s UCC Tillamook Handicapped accessible TILLAMOOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Service 11 a.m Pastor AJ Wollf/Lynne 3803 12th St., (503) 842-2224 Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon./Tues./Wed. ADA accessible. Contact the church office (503) 842-2224 if transportation is needed. Worship online www.TillamookUMC.org. All are welcome and cherished here.

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2507 Main Ave. N. Suite A Tillamook, OR. 97141 VIEW MORE PROPERTIES @ www.KingRealtyBrokers.com

V/L 1900 Sunset Drive, Tillamook, OR 97141 MLS#23-130 $42,500 Great opportunity to own a large lot located just outside of Tillamook. 160ft x 100ft. Juno hills water district in the street. Septic required. Call today for more details.

V/L 2801 Westwood Drive, Tillamook, OR 97141 MLS#22-409 $185,000 Build your dream home and shop too on this 2.5 acres of rural residential land in the Westwood Heights development. Drilled well w/ pump installed is ready for use. Septic approved for standard system. Power, phone and cable are underground. Many trees around the perimeter of this property make it a park like setting with privacy from the neighbors. CCR’s apply. See in documents section. Road improvement association fee is $200 per year. Call for more details.

Call Marilyn Hankins, PC, GRI, CRS, Principal Broker @ 503.812.8208 Or Dylan Landolt, Real Estate Broker @ 503.457.8725

Public Notices HH23-513 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: MITZIE ANNA JOHNSON, Deceased. No. 23PB10246 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated below has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published: November 28, 2023. SASHA WHITE, Personal Representative, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL, ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC, Attorneys at Law, 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141.

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Lot 34 Wapiti Way, Tillamook, OR 97141 MLS#23-407 $185,000 Two acres with park like setting in a great rural location. All underground utilities, Fairview water and septic approved for a standard system. Property has been surveyed and is ready to build on. Nice views looking south toward the blimp hangar. Paved streets. CCR’s apply. Homeowners dues are currently $100 per year. Call for more details regarding this property!

Call Marilyn Hankins, PC, GRI, CRS, Principal Broker @ 503.812.8208 Or Dylan Landolt, Real Estate Broker @ 503.457.8725

V/L 3603 Marolf Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141 MLS#23-330 $269,000 Nice and level flag lot located in Tillamook. The property is zoned TM-R-5.0. Build your dream home, a duplex, a fourplex, or more. All property uses are subject to Tillamook County / The City of Tillamook’s approval. According to Tillamook County GIS system the western portion of the property is Freshwater Emergent Wetlands. Buyer/ buyers agent shall due their own due diligence regarding future development of the property. The property currently has a large barn on the SE corner. The property is gated. Call today for more details.

Call Marilyn Hankins, PC, GRI, CRS, Principal Broker @ 503.812.8208 Or Dylan Landolt, Real Estate Broker @ 503.457.8725

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not lottery products. These products can introduce kids to gambling and can increase a child’s risk of future problems with gambling. To learn how you can prevent problem gambling

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Treatment is Free and it Works: Tillamook Family Counseling Center (503) 842-8201 Oregon Problem Gambling Resource(OPGR) (877) 695-4648

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Prevention services are available at the Tillamook Family Counseling Center. Services Include: • Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Services • Problem Gambling Prevention Services • Suicide Prevention Trainings • Parent Supports To learn more about prevention services call: (503) 842-8201 or visit www.tfcc.org

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Talk with your child about what to do when faced with a difficult decision about alcohol. Come up with a plan together to avoid drinking, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how to say “no thanks” in a safe environment. For tips on how—and when—to begin conversation, visit www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.

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Together, whether picking up your trash at the curb, accepting your trash and recycling at a transfer station, processing your recyclables into secondary raw materials, or safely disposing of your hazardous waste, you can rest assured that it’s done right, every week, all year long. For more information, visit our website: www.co.tillamook.or.us/solid-waste H64607

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Throughout this challenging year, the Tillamook County Solid Waste Department and Don G. Averill Recycling have continued to provide recycling and disposal services at all three Tillamook County transfer stations: Manzanita, Tillamook & Pacific City. You can rest assured that your recycling is truly recycled, and that the waste you dispose of is disposed of safely and properly.

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