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Tillamook Chamber celebrates with annual awards

TILLAMOOK AREA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

It’s time to start the search for the unsung heroes of our community.

The Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our Annual Community Awards Banquet, set for Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

This special evening is dedicated to honoring the heart and soul of Tillamook County: the dedicated individuals, businesses and projects that elevate and inspire us all.

To ensure every deserving contribution is recognized, we are relying on you. Be the one to spot and nominate those who are truly making a difference in our county.

It is through your nominations that we discover the unsung heroes and shining stars among us. We want to hear about the businesses that consistently go above and beyond, the individuals who tirelessly volunteer their time and the projects that are shaping a brighter future for everyone in Tillamook.

All businesses, projects, and individuals throughout Tillamook County are eligible for nomination. Please note that for the Development Project of the Year, the primary development must be completed by December 31st, 2025, to be eligible.

We know that our county is brimming with incredible talent and dedication, and while we receive a high volume of nominations each year, we want to assure you that every single nomination is valued. To ensure fairness and truly reflect the best of Tillamook, the honorees are carefully chosen by a selection committee composed of community members, not Chamber staff. This independent committee reviews each submission, ensuring the final list truly represents the outstanding spirit of our area.

We are continually astonished by the positive impact being made county-wide. The powerful stories of remarkable businesses and dedicated individuals remind us just how wonderful and resilient Tillamook County is. To spark your inspiration and showcase the kind of excellence we are searching for, we wanted to briefly recap some of our inspiring winners from last year, demonstrating the people and projects that make our community shine: Citizen of the Year, Kaylan Sisco. A true community leader, Kaylan revitalized the local YMCA, transforming it into a welcoming hub that fosters inclusivity and rebuilds trust. His dedication to repurposing the former bowling alley into the Pastega Activity Center has provided a safe and engaging space for kids, addressing a vital need with creativity and compassion.

Small Business Community Award Winner, Tillamook Tire. A third-generation family business, Tillamook Tire has been a trusted

Decking the Halls

Weber raises alarm over family courts

Following voluminous constituent feedback about poor outcomes in Washington County family court, Oregon State Senator Suzanne Weber is working to raise awareness about the issues in the system.

Weber said that she believes family court judges are given too much authority and that the special courts may need to be abolished in favor of letting regular courtrooms handle the cases, though she acknowledged that somebody else will have to take up the cause after her time in the legislature concludes following 2026’s short session.

“It has to be something that someone will take up in the long session and carry through, but at least we’ve done the groundwork to be able to express the concern we have for our children,” Weber said. “Because It’s not only our children right now and what is happening to them, it’s how it’s affecting their futures.”

Commissioners discuss financial priorities

In a work session on December 3, Tillamook County commissioners prioritized a list of revenue-generating and costcutting measures to help bridge a $2-3 million annual shortfall in the county’s budget.

Part of a multiyear process started in summer 2024, the meeting gave staff direction on which ideas to research further, with commissioners stressing that public processes would take place before they pursued implantation of any of the ideas.

Conversations around the county’s tenuous budget situation kicked in to high gear last summer after the spring approval of a habitat conservation plan for western Oregon state forests cut the county’s timber revenues substantially. Along with statutorily limited increases to property taxes, that revenue cut created a projected deficit of to $2 million to $3.6 million in each of the five fiscal years starting in 2025, which began in July 2024.

In special meetings of the budget committee last summer and fall, suggestions for cutting expenses and generating new

revenues were brainstormed, including raising the county’s TLT, instituting utility fees on electric bills and shortening employee work weeks. Consultants from Tiberius Solutions then generated a prioritized list of those suggestions based on feasibility and economic impact. Commissioners first discussed the list in October and returned to the subject to finalize their prioritization.

At the meeting, commissioners began their discussion by affirming that continuing to delay the filling of open staff positions was a high priority.

Commissioners then touched on the building on Third Street that previously housed the Bureau of Land Management, for which they signed a purchase agreement on September 24, at a price of $2.475 million. If the sale is consummated, commissioners plan to relocate some county staff from the courthouse to provide adequate space for the circuit courts that share the building. Due diligence is ongoing on the property and county staff are investigating financing options for the purchase as well as the building’s renovation.

All three commissioners said that figuring out how to purchase

and renovate the building should remain a high priority for staff, despite the high price tag associated with it. Commissioners similarly affirmed their commitment to completing a project to replace the courthouse roof next summer, which carries an estimated price tag of $650,000. Turning back to cost-cutting measures, commissioners said that they wanted departments to continue looking into ways to leverage computer automation for increased efficiency. Regarding revenue generation, commissioners instructed staff to continue investigations of a public service charge that would be added to the electric bills of residents in unincorporated areas of the county. The fee would generate around $2 million annually and could be instituted through a board order followed by approval from the Tillamook Peoples’ Utility District’s board of directors. Commissioner Erin Skaar stressed that the direction to staff was to continue investigating the fee, which would match those levied by each of the cities in the county.

Family courts are administered by individual states but regulated by numerous federal laws that have created requirements for the courts’ dockets and processes.

Residents of Tillamook, Clatsop and Linn Counties all use family courts located in Washington County, and Weber said that over the past year she has heard numerous horror stories about the court’s decisions. While avoiding specifics, Weber discussed a case in which a custody decision from another state had been reversed and another in which child staying with a grandparent was removed and given to a parent without a stable place to stay. Weber also criticized the practice of charging parents hundreds of dollars for visitation with their children.

Weber said that she believes the issues with the courts stem from a lack of jury trials and oversight or accountability for judges, who have little to fear outside of costly, timeconsuming recall elections.

“I think that they have a little kingdom and no one can really challenge them or their decisions,” Weber said of family court judges.

To solve the issues, Weber believes that the best answer might be abolishing family courts and challenging the constitutionality of federal laws governing them. Weber traveled to a national conference in Washington D.C. on the subject family court reform in November and said that she learned several states on the east coast as well as Idaho and Arizona are moving to either abolish the courts or make serious reforms to them.

Will CHAPPELL Headlight Editor Tillamook County commissioners and budget committee members received a quarterly budget update from Debra Jacob of the Tillamook County treasurer’s office on November 24.

tax payments, which arrive in quarter two and provide revenue for the county while slowly dwindling throughout the year and into the next year’s first quarter.

Jacob told the group that the county had performed well in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026—July 1 to September 30—thanks to higher-than-average timber revenues, savings on personnel and transfers from the parks department and revenue stabilization funds to the county’s general fund.

Jacob began her presentation by giving a general overview of the county’s budgetary performance in the quarter, saying that the government had operated at a $2 million net loss, which compared favorably to an average $2.5 million net loss in past first quarters. Jacob explained that the county operated at a loss in quarter one as it awaited property

The favorable performance compared to past years was due to several factors, largest among them timber revenues from state forests coming in $811,000 higher than in fiscal year 2025.

Jacob said that the higherthan-expected revenue did not necessarily predict higher income over the course of the year and noted that second quarter revenues had come in nearly identical to last year’s figure, putting the county at $2.9 million in timber revenues so far, representing 75% of the amount budgeted. Jacob continued that quarter three usually saw uninspiring timber revenues and that quarter four harvests would determine whether revenues matched the figures budgeted.

Another driver of the better-than-projected perfor-

mance were transfers from the parks department and revenue stabilization fund. The parks department transfer of $250,000 was matched by a reciprocal transfer of $250,000 million in transient lodging tax (TLT) revenues from the county to support park operations. A transfer of $250,000 from the revenue stabilization fund also improved the position relative to past years, Jacob explained, as in those years revenue stabilization transfers had occurred in subsequent quarters.

With the transfer, the revenue stabilization fund has a balance of around $2 million, which Jacob said would be reduced to $1.1 million by further planned transfers by the end of the fiscal year, its lowest balance in 17 years.

Given that, Jacob said that she recommended continuing discussions on new policies regarding timber revenues and budget surpluses and deficits.

Personnel services, the largest expenditure category

for the county at 71% of the budget, increased slightly from last year, but came in $283,000 lower than the amount budgeted for, Jacob said. All in all, these factors combined to leave the county’s ending fund balance $1.1 million over projected levels by the end of quarter one, Jacob said, its best position since fiscal year 2022. Jacob said that she expected the balance to decrease slightly in quarter two as updated bargaining agreements increase personnel costs but that she still expected the balance to remain positive through the end of fiscal year 2027 (July 2027).

Jacob concluded by saying that the treasurer’s office was still projecting a $2-3 million funding gap annually in coming years and that she expected that figure to stay the same with updated personnel costs.

Following Jacob’s presentation, Tillamook County Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Hagerty discussed next steps in the commissioners ongoing work to address those shortfalls.

Hagerty said that she had developed a document outlining the financial strategies and recommendations commissioners have discussed in past meetings to serve as guidance for department heads when crafting their budgets. Hagerty explained that ideally the board would vote on a similar document before each budget season to inform department heads’ budgeting approach.

The initial document prepared by Hagerty said that commissioners expected county leaders to take a comprehensive and proac-

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part of our community for decades, delivering expert tire services with hustle and heart. Whether it’s a quick tire change, budget-friendly used tires or mobile service that meets customers where they are, their team always goes the extra mile.

Large Business of the Year, The Mook at Alderbrook. The Mook at Alderbrook has quickly become an integral part of our community, thanks to the support of locals and the dedication of its new ownership partners. By enhancing the existing course, they’ve transformed it into a beautiful and exciting destination for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

Program of the Year Community Award Winner, The Tillamook High School Drag Racing Club. This club isn’t just about speed; it’s about responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. Through hands-on experience, students learn to maintain their race car, secure sponsorships from local businesses, and tackle realworld challenges, all while keeping their grades up.

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A franchise fee for solid waste and recycling companies was also confirmed as a high priority for further investigation.

Continuing work on a financial assessment and fee study for the county were also deemed high priorities, as was an inprocess evaluation of the county’s indirect cost allocation system.

Reevaluation of the county’s contract with the Tillamook Coast Visitors’ Association (TCVA), which receives $2 million annually in transient lodging tax (TLT) revenue for destination management services and administers a facilities grant program for the county, was also

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Weber, who is ineligible to run for reelection after participating in a walkout in 2023, said that she wants to address the issue but recognizes that it is too complicated to solve in next year’s short session. Weber said that she has talked with Senate President Rob Wagner about the possibility of forming a study group on the issue and that he promised to circle back to the discussion before the session.

Development Project of the Year, The Pastega Activity Center. The PAC is more than just a space; it’s a testament to vision, generosity, and community spirit. Thanks to Kaylan Sisco, former CEO of the YMCA, a dedicated Board of Directors, and a generous legacy gift from the Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation, the PAC has become a vital hub for all ages in Tillamook. We know there are countless others in our community who deserve similar recognition, and that is precisely why your nominations are so incredibly important. Who in Tillamook County has made a significant

deemed a high priority. TCVA’s current contract with the county is set to expire at the end of 2027, but with commissioners looking at different ways to leverage TLT revenues, they agreed in October to form a working group to discuss the organization’s role.

Commissioners agreed those discussions should continue but said that a more general revisiting of the county’s use of TLT dollars should wait until next year’s legislative session concludes to see if legislation to change the permissible uses of those dollars passes.

Medium priorities included an ongoing effort led by Commissioner Paul Fournier to enhance the county’s code enforcement efforts by hiring a dedicated code enforcement officer, improving budget processes, implementing

impact? Which business consistently provides exceptional service? What project has truly transformed our area for the better? Don’t let these deserving individuals and organizations go unnoticed. Take a moment to think about the people and projects that make you proud to call Tillamook home, and then take action! Nominate today and help us celebrate the best of Tillamook County. Nominations will close on December 19th, so don’t wait. tillamookchamber.org/ nominate Let’s make the 2026 Annual Community Awards Banquet our most inspiring celebration yet.

new contingency, revenue stabilization and beginning fund policies, and instituting a fund watch to dedicate extra attention to special revenue funds that face issues.

Further investigation of a vacant house fee was also set to be a medium priority, as Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Hagerty explained she expected it to require lots of public process and political considerations, but Fournier and Commissioner Mary Faith Bell both requested that it be a high priority.

Finally, low-priority options included an audit of state-mandated services to ensure the county isn’t offering excess services, a seasonal prepared food tax, systems development charges and a review of the options for how the county provides benefits to its employees.

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A Holiday Message from

Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone that helps us put on our annual Manzanita Open Golf Tournament Fundraiser in May.

Our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and players are the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. With their hard work and generosity, we were able to give over $80,000 to support kids and organizations in our communities in 2025.

We would like to shine some big, bright holiday lights on the groups we are giving to this year in addition to our scholarships for graduating Neah-Kah-Nie seniors and alumni:

Adventist Health: Faith in Action

Adventist Health: Hospice Care Bay City Arts Center

HUGGS

Meals for Seniors, Inc.

Nehalem Bay Community Services: Child Program, Senior Lunches, and Food Pantry

Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy

New Discoveries Preschool

Neah-Kah-Nie School District #56: Family Resource Centers for all four schools, Outdoor School, Robotics, FBLA, FNRL, Band and Choir, and all OSAA teams

Nehalem Valley Care Center

North County Recreation District School Swim Programs

North Tillamook County Food Bank

Rockaway Beach Interscholastic Baseball

Sammy’s Place

Smiley Brothers Salmon Harvest

Tides of Change

We are famous for our golf tournament, but our mission and passion are to raise funds so we can help those in our communities meet basic needs and find opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. In the spirit of giving this time of year, please keep ESF or the organizations above in mind. There is a lot of need in our area and every little bit helps. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season! See you in May! ~The Eugene Schmuck Foundation Board https://www.eugeneschmuckfoundation.org/

Will CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Tillamook’s board of county commissioners approved contracts for a variety of projects including bridge repair design, quarry exploration and architectural support for replacing the county courthouse’s roof at their meeting on December 3.

Commissioners approved a contract for $47,189.50 with DOWL LLC, for design work for the replacement of four bridges on Slab Creek Road. Tillamook County Director of Public Works

Chris Laity said that the four bridges all needed new seal plates where the bridge’s wooden structures rested on their concrete supports, while one also needs a new timber deck. Laity said that his department would put the project out to bid once the plans were completed by DOWL.

Laity also discussed the $96,765 contract with Shannon & Wilson Geotechnical Services for exploration of new areas in the county’s quarry on North Fork Road. Laity explained that the county owns around 100

miles of gravel roads, as well as two quarries to provide material for their maintenance, one outside of Cloverdale and the other on North Fork Road. The county owns the quarries and contracts with outside companies to mine and crush rock at them, saving roughly half of the cost of purchasing gravel from an outside vendor.

The North Fork quarry has reached the end of its currently accessible stockpile of material, and a new mining target must now be found, leading to the contract. Laity explained that geotechnical experts will visit the quarry and drill 100-150-foot-deep cores around the property to determine where operations should move next, a process last completed in 2018.

Commissioners also approved a $38,100 contract with Certa Building Solutions to serve as the project manager for the replacement of the county courthouse’s roof.

Tillamook County Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Hagerty said that the building’s roof currently leaks and that a scan had showed a good portion

of the roof was wet underneath. Hagerty said that the preliminary plan is to remove the entire roof assembly, determine if there is damage to the structural deck and repair it, then install 14,500 square feet of new PVC roofing membrane and a new roof, plus 2,000 square feet of overclad on the building’s parapet.

Hagerty said the project’s estimated budget is $650,000, with funding to come from the county’s building improvement fund, and that the project is planned for next summer.

Commissioners also accepted a $31,280 grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to support the construction of a secondary fee station at Barview Jetty County Park, as part of a larger project redesigning the park’s entrance for better traffic flow. The parks department will kick in $7,720 in matching funds, and Tillamook County Parks Director Dan Keyes said that the project has a deadline of December 2027, but that he expects the work to be completed long before.

tive approach to ensuring the overall health of the county

budget and operations, maintain a fiscally conservative approach to budgeting, pursue technological advancements to enhance efficiency, prioritize retaining employee positions in any cuts, and evaluate how to fill vacant positions in a strategic and timed manner. Hagerty also suggested that the transfer from parks to the general fund in return for TLT dollars be included in the document.

Commissioners approved a finalized version of the document on December 3.

Hagerty then pivoted to a discussion of prioritizing a list of revenue-generating and cost-cutting measures developed by commissioners and the budget committee over the past year-plus. Those suggestions included instituting a utility fee on electric bills, a systems development charge, vacant housing fee or vehicle registration fee, and seeking a local option levy in support of the sheriff’s office.

Once the board prioritizes the list of suggestions, Hagerty said that staff will work to develop timelines for the strategies and financial projections incorporating their impacts. Hagerty said that her aim is to complete that work for all the suggestions by next spring, allowing commissioners to incorporate that data and an ongoing financial assessment scheduled for concurrent completion in a financial plan for the county ahead of next year’s budget cycle.

Commissioner Erin Skaar said that she appreciated all of Jacob and Hagerty’s hard work and thorough presentations and that she would like more time to digest the different options before a further discussion of prioritization at a later meeting. Commissioners Mary Faith Bell and Paul Fournier agreed, and the group agreed to discuss the priorities at a later work session, which occurred on December 3.

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle announce Newport helicopter returns

Senators obtain commitment directly from Coast Guard during call

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR04), today announced that Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, committed to the Senators on a call that an essential rescue helicopter located at the Newport Air Facility would remain there:

“Thanks to public pressure and action from the courts, the Coast Guard has committed to keeping the rescue helicopter in Newport for good, which is critical ahead of the start of crab season. This great news came after I arranged a meeting with the Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Lunday, with Senator Wyden to share with him about the history and importance of this rescue helicopter being stationed in Newport,” said Merkley. “And if anything changes, I will work with Senator Wyden and Congresswoman Hoyle to fight with the community because we know how important this asset is to saving lives on the coast.”

“This is a big win to keep fishermen as well as Oregonians and tourists visiting the Newport area safe when they are enjoying the Pacific Ocean,” said Wyden. “I’ll keep watchdogging this Coast Guard commitment and battling against any move by the Trump administration to site an ICE detention facility in Newport or anywhere else on the Oregon Coast. But for

today’s helicopter victory, huge credit goes to the Newport Fishermen’s Wives and local officials who sat down with me recently in town to press the Coast Guard to reverse its inexplicable and indefensible decision to move this helicopter more than 90 miles away.”

“I’m so proud of our community and how hard they fought to ensure that we had a Coast Guard helicopter back in time for our fishermen to know that they will be more safe when doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world,” said Hoyle. “While Newport is home to just 10,000 people, everyone came together to make their voices heard. I especially want to thank the Fishermen’s Wives and our local elected officials for never wavering on our goal to protect lives. We’ve fought this battle before, and every time Newport has been underestimated. Lesson for DHS and the Coast Guard: don’t mess with Newport.”

Merkley and Wyden’s successful push to return the helicopter to Newport follows joint efforts with Congresswoman Hoyle and other members of Congress to hold the Coast Guard accountable for its decision to remove the rescue helicopter. Today, Admiral Lunday and a representative from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) both committed to keeping the rescue helicopter in Newport, Oregon.

NEWS OPINION

Support transportation funding at the ballot box

It appears that the people seeking to refer the transportation funding package passed by the legislature have succeeded in gathering enough signatures to place this package on the November 2026 ballot. This is unfortunate.

No one wants to pay more taxes, but we rely on taxes to fund needs that we cannot fund individually. Can we get a few people together to fix Highway 6 or the damage on the route to Pacific City on 101? After a landslide should we expect the people who live near the slide to pitch in and clear the road? No, of course not.

Don’t be fooled by the “No New Taxes“ folks. They suggest that we can just reduce administration and shift money allocated for capital projects to maintenance. According to State Rep. Cyrus Javadi what they’re really saying is: Stop fixing bridges, forfeit billions in federal dollars, and still run

out of money in two or three years. We currently have some money for capital projects. There is not enough to do everything we would like to see but it is enough to plan for and start critical infrastructure projects. According to Rep. Javadi we have two options:

1. Stop building, sacrifice federal dollars, still fall short and kick the crisis two years down the road.

2. Face the music, raise revenue, fix the imbalance and fund maintenance so ODOT and local governments can keep roads safe. Note that 30% of the funding in this legislation goes to counties.

I urge you over the next months to take notice of roads that need maintenance, bridges in disrepair and where we need to invest in upgrades or replacements to maintain safety. Then think about where that money will come from and prepare to vote no on this referral.

Beverly Stein

Tillamook

GARDENING MATTERS

Each year in early December, I like to compile a list of gardenrelated items for those on your gift list that can’t get enough gardening. While not many new tools come out in a year, there are some tools that can make gardening life a little easier. Let’s explore those together. A favorite gift to give is the garden kneeler from Gardeners’ Supply. I often recommend this to people when they ask for a perfect gift. This sturdy bench serves as a kneeler but if you flip it over, it becomes a seat. The nice part of the kneeler is the seat legs that can be used to help you get up from kneeling. You can find these at gardeners.com, Walmart, or Wayfair for about $40. Amazon has quite a selection, too, ranging in price from $30 to $80. Just be sure to get a sturdy one that will support your gardener’s weight when they sit or

get up from a kneeling position.

If your gardener is also a bird watcher, there are some beautiful hummingbird feeders available that can add an elegant feeding station for the hummers. Not just your grandma’s red plastic anymore.

One of the most fun gifts is the Lego Botanical Collection. I am past thinking Legos are just for children as some of the kits can be quite complicated to assemble. But last year I was gifted the sunflower kit, and I admit to having quite

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a fun time putting it together. And it has graced my dining room table all year long. They range in price between $9 and $90, depending on the choice of flowers. Everything from iris and roses to chrysanthemums and bonsai, there is a kit for every interest. And if you are as lucky as I am, you will have a grandchild or two to help you with the process.

For that very special gardener in your life, why not a gift certificate for the Tillamook County Master Gardener classes?

This is a series of classes held each Thursday (as well as a couple of Saturdays) that will increase your gardener’s knowledge no matter what level, beginner to expert. The cost is $150, which includes the Sustainable Gardening Handbook, classes by extremely qualified instructors, and countless handouts and opportuni-

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ties for hands-on learning. Classes start January 9 and run until April 2, 2026. Our Tillamook MG Coordinator Sami writes, “The Master Gardener Program is an educational initiative that trains volunteers to provide education and service to the community. Through science-based training provided by OSU Extension, participants learn about sustainable gardening, soil health, pest management, and more. After training, Master Gardeners give back to the community by providing gardening advice, leading workshops and volunteering in projects that promote environmental stewardship for their volunteer service hours.”

The Master Gardener class was the first thing I did when we moved to Tillamook County in 2001. It was a great way to meet new people as

well as learn how different gardening is here on the North Oregon Coast than it was in Pennsylvania. And those new people have continued to be life-long friends. In a time when food costs are rising, growing your own fruits and vegetables may be a way to help your budget. In my case, my garden is too shady for most veggies, but we learn about perennial flowers and shrubs as well. There is, after all, peace in beauty.

For more information and to check out the program at the OSU Extension Tillamook County, go to their webpage at: https://beav.es/ Gff . For any questions about the program or to obtain a gift certificate, please contact the OSU Extension Office at 503842-3433 or email tillamookextensionoffice@ oregonstate.edu. Oh, and that makes a pretty good gift to yourself as well.

Steph

In previous Fenceposts, I mentioned concern by members of City government about how sewer rate increases will affect residents. Mayor McNeilly raised the question at the November city council workshop. Councilor Kiley Konruff also commented that for “seniors on an extremely fixed income,” the sewer rate increases “can be the difference between eating a meal or two or three.”

This week’s city council workshop will open with a presentation from city Finance Director Marni Johnston and Karen Karlovic of CARE (Community Action Resource Enterprises) Inc., with a proposal for a utility assistance program to be administered by CARE.

CARE is a nonprofit social service agency based in Tillamook County, established in 1991 to address the challenges of poverty in the community. You might have read about CARE’s involvement in Rockaway Beach’s First Thursday Community Happy Hour last month, November 6, at Sea Breeze Ice Cream, 102 Highway 101 North. At this event, 30% of all sales were donated to CARE Inc. Our thanks to Don Allgeier and Corinne Rupp of Sea Breeze for their support.

The main points of the proposal are that the city would provide $15,000 to CARE, which would then develop and roll out the assistance program in March or April at the latest. This lines up with City Manager Luke Shepard’s observation last month that even though the new rates take effect January 1, 2026, the first bills would arrive at the end of February,

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meaning that the financial impact would not reach Rockaway Beach residents until March.

CARE would be responsible for creating and following screening criteria based on income, sudden illness, death in the family and other considerations. Applications will be available at the City’s Web site, https://corb.us, as well as at CARE Inc.’s offices, 2310 S 1st Street, Suite 2, in Tillamook. CARE is expected to impose what the staff report describes as “a modest fee for each application.” The fee has not yet been determined.

Once CARE has approved an application, they would contact Rockaway’s utility department to let them know funds are on the way. This program is expected to serve at least 45 billings before funds are depleted. Assistance will be limited to twice per year, per applicant, and will be open only to households whose water and sewer service is provided by the City of Rockaway Beach. Owners of multiple homes are limited, as are all residents, to two applications per year, and can only apply for one address per year. Assistance will be limited to $155 per billing cycle (maximum $310/year) for residents inside city limits.

Residents outside city limits can receive $75 per billing cycle (maximum $150/year).

If approved, the city will work with CARE to develop an application form, as well as a memorandum of understanding between the city and CARE. The program will be re-evaluated every year, and any funds for that year will come out of the city’s annual budget.

Discussion of this billing assistance program through CARE Inc. will take place during the city council workshop. This is located upstairs at the north end of the city, 275 Highway 101 North, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The CARE proposal is the first item on the agenda, so arrive promptly if you want to follow and learn more.

The city council meeting beginning at 6 p.m. will include a public hearing on ordinance 2025-05 and 2025-06, which respectively discuss required amendments to the water and sewer chapters of the Rockaway Beach code of ordinances. It will also include consideration of resolution 2025-51, which adopts the new sewer rates. If you wish to comment on these issues, be sure to sign up before the 6 p.m. meeting. This meeting takes place as always in the city council chambers at the south end of city hall.

The other critical piece of business at the city council meeting this week is Resolution 2025-53, which would authorize City Manager Shepard to execute our option agreement to purchase the lower portion of the Jetty Creek Watershed. This is a significant step which deserves more detailed coverage.

A Call to Artists

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

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

• No fees for creative submissions.

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

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

Save the date for art submissions!

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

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

• Friday, January 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For

OBITUARIES

Christian Reid

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School. He attended Washington University and graduated with a masters degree at the University of Texas in Austin. He married Libby Lonergan in 1974. Robin worked for 25 years for the U.S. General Accounting office in Washington, D.C.; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; and Portland, OR. He specialized in Energy projects and natural resources. He retired to enjoy the Oregon coast for 28 years. Robin had many hobbies; enjoying movies, books and especially photography. He is survived by his wife, Libby; his sister Pam (John); nieces Elizabeth (Levi) and Anna (Futo); and many extended family members and friends. No services are planned at this time.

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Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026

SHAANTH NANGUNERI

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Gov. Tina Kotek formally announced her 2026 reelection bid Thursday, Dec. 4, leaving her less than a year to convince Oregonians she remains the best choice to lead the state.

The news came after weeks of clear signals that Kotek, whose campaign has been emailing supporters for months to fundraise, was officially gearing up for the November 2026 election.

Kotek’s most prominent political opponent, state Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby revealed in late October that she would be trying her hand for the governorship again, teeing up a possible rematch with a rival who came within a few percentage points of defeating her in 2022

As Oregon battles sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, Kotek framed herself as a champion of the state’s values who was aware of the plight of working families. Kotek, a Pennsylvania native who began her career as an advocate for the Oregon Food Bank, rose to political prominence as the state’s longestserving House Speaker from 2013 to 2022. She worked to pass progressive policies in the Legislature before becoming one of the nation’s two first openly lesbian governors alongside Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.

On Thursday, Kotek highlighted her central role in fighting President Donald Trump’s attempted deployment of the National Guard to Portland and his administration’s opposition to releasing food assistance during the recent government shutdown.

“We stopped an unnecessary military deployment, restored SNAP benefits and got help to families fast,” Kotek said in a Thursday morning statement. “The choice is between a governor who will stand up for Oregon and protect what we believe in, or a governor who will let Donald Trump do whatever he wants.”

The official “Tina for Oregon” announcement marks a notable shift in tone from when Kotek announced her 2022 bid and denounced “the politics of division” on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, her approval ratings have ranked among some of the most unpopular Democratic and Republican governors.

One of her most high-profile controversies involved the nixed “Office of the First Spouse”

Kotek was considering creating in 2024 amid scrutiny over multiple departures of staff from her office. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission went on to dismiss complaints against her on the grounds that there was no evidence that Kotek or her wife would benefit from an unpaid volunteer position. But a challenger to Kotek will likely face an uphill battle, with the most recent Republican Oregon governor winning election in the 1980s. Results from off-year and special elections suggest the upcoming election year will also be difficult for Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers of Congress while an unpopular Republican president holds office. A recent poll of Oregon voters commissioned by the Democratic Governor’s Association found that 61% of respondents prefer a candidate who will challenge Trump’s policies, while 34% said they were in favor of someone who will implement them.

Kotek could also face headwinds due to the ongoing limbo facing the $4 3 billion transportation package that the Legislature struggled to get across the finish line this year. Drazan in June led House Republicans in effectively running out the clock and preventing the effort from moving forward. That left Democrats to pass an emergency funding measure during a lengthy special session through increases in the state’s gas tax, vehicle registration and title fees and a transit payroll tax.

The Republican lawmakers now leading a push to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot for voters to undo the tax and fee hikes have reported receiving nearly double the 78,116 signatures needed. Political observers have speculated that Oregon lawmakers may work to schedule the measure for the May 2026 primary election instead of running their general election candidates while defending unpopular tax hikes.

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James “Jim” H. Edgerly, 82, passed away peacefully in Burley, Idaho, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by his children. Jim was born on June 2, 1943, in Sanger, California, to A.C. “Bud” and Maurine Edgerly. He grew up in Dinuba, California, alongside his siblings, Charles and Sally. During his youth, he spent summers at the family cabin in Wilsonia, creating cherished memories. Jim learned the dairy business working with his father on the family farm and was an active member of FFA, serving as a State Officer and showing and judging cows internationally. After graduating from Dinuba High School, Jim continued his education at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, turning down an offer to play football for Stanford University. Jim was blessed with three children: Scott, Julie, and Jennifer. On November 22, 1986, he married Carol Hvolboll, who brought three more children into his life—Bobby, Rebecca, and Aimee.

Together, they created a beautifully blended family. Jim and Carol worked side by side on the family dairy in Dinuba before moving the operation to Cloverdale, Oregon, in 1992, where they owned and operated two dairy farms for nearly 20 years until their retirement in 2008. In retirement, Jim and Carol enjoyed traveling across the United States, logging thousands of miles in their RV visiting family, attending rock shows, and stopping at fabric shops. Jim began a new adventure in rock collecting, becoming an official rock-hound—a hobby he embraced wholeheartedly. When Carol passed in 2016, Jim poured himself into gardening, creating and maintaining a beautiful garden for himself and his neighbors to enjoy in Carol’s honor. In 2020, Jim moved to Burley, Idaho, to be near his youngest daughter, Jennifer, where he quickly began cultivating a beautifully landscaped yard and spent countless hours digging in the dirt. Jim will be dearly missed by his children: Scott (Allison) Edgerly, Julie (Mark) Jorgensen, Jennifer Edgerly, Bobby (Azhleigh) Whittall, Rebecca (Richard Garrison) Whittall, and Aimee (Ryan) Gobel; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Jim will be laid to rest on Thursday, December 11, at 12:00 PM, during a graveside service at Union Pioneer Cemetery in Cloverdale, Oregon, followed by a gathering at the Pelican Pub in Pacific City to honor Jim’s life.

OHA urges flu vaccinations

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, health officials urge everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays.

So far, hospitalizations remain low. But the percentage of positive flu tests is on the rise.

“The flu season generally continues into the spring, which means flu activity will continue to increase for many months,” said , at Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., said. “That’s why it’s never too late to get the flu vaccine.”

Chiou added that getting vaccinated now is especially important.

“People will leave Thanksgiving, not only with leftovers, but also with the flu. It’s not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the upcoming holidays,” he said. “The flu shot is the best way to help make sure you don’t miss out on holiday festivities or get other people sick.”

Last year’s flu season in Oregon was the worst in the state’s recent history. OHA releases the latest information on the flu season in its weekly FluBites report. Information on flu activity can also be found on Oregon’s Respiratory Virus Data dashboard.

Flu is a contagious, respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus.

Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy and runny nose, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. It can result in mild to severe illness, including hospitalization and death.

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life; a woman looking back at a youthful arrest; the

poignant intersection of sons, fathers and sports; the unifying effect of a preacher in a rural community; two women forming a friendship over medical mission work in a far-away country; a play on words; pet owners opening up to companionship of the human kind; and a letter an older and wiser writer wrote to his younger self. Many thanks to Butch, Ciel Downing, Steve Quinn, Christine Inglis, Guy Kyle, Wendy Burroughs, Marcille Ansorge and Wendy Kunkel for sharing such charming and often humorous personal stories with us. Captain Pete and I stopped by Salty Raven in Tillamook on “Small Busi-

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ness Saturday” (November 29) to kick off our holiday shopping. It is hard to choose from the vast array of offerings there—colorful t-shirts and hoodies, dishwasher and microwave-safe glassware, tea towels, beautiful framed photography and more—but we made our

selections and left pleased. We also entered a raffle for a $200 gift basket. We did not win that, but there is another raffle opportunity at the upcoming “Visit With Santa” party from 3–5 p.m. on December 13. Salty Raven also has stores in Cannon Beach and Astoria; follow Salty Raven on Facebook to get the full scoop on all locations. The artist behind all the Salty Raven designs is our own Seasons Kaz Sparks from right here in Cape Meares. Let’s show her some support and shop locally.

Mark December 21 on your calendar for a marvelous evening of musical entertainment. Blessing Bled

Chimanga returns to the Bay City Arts Center (5680 A Street) on December 21, performing from 6:30–8 p.m.

Cape Meares’s own Doc Twang (Mike Olson) will join Blessing’s band as they play Afro-jazz Zimbabwean music, using traditional Zimbabwean instruments such as the marimba and mbira. Their performance is high energy and interactive, blending traditional and contemporary sounds. This concert is part of Blessing’s Gratitude Tour 2025. You can find out more about the music of Blessing Chimanga by visiting his website at www.blessingchimanga. com. What a great way to close out the old year and

welcome the new.

A final reminder for Cape Mearesians about two events at the Barbara Bennett Community Center this week: • Christmas caroling on Wednesday, December 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is not a dinner potluck; just desserts and beverages. Frosted Christmas cookies and hot cocoa will be provided; feel free to bring any other goodie you would like.

• Coffee house on Sunday, December 14, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Come hobnob with your neighbors over a hot beverage and pastry. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

The Christmas holiday season has arrived. Garibaldi’s official tree lighting ceremony took place on Saturday evening to a roaring crowd. Santa “made the scene” and was there with his bag of goodies to greet the local children. The Garibaldi Business Association also had goodies for the children. And Twins Ranch once again provided refreshments for the occasion. Hot dogs and hot chocolate. Yum. Then, via Facebook, I saw several members of our community had assembled a crab pot Christmas Tree. The Crab Pot Tree returns. The tradi-

tional Garibaldi Christmas Tree. We were told it could not be done, yet there it is, assembled and sitting in the Fire Department’s parking lot on the corner of 6th. The uniqueness of that tree is what sets Garibaldi apart from other

communities along the coast. It celebrates what this “fishing village” is about. Bounty from the sea. My thanks go out to all those involved. You made my Christmas Season. It isn’t the tree; it is the community spirit that came together to assemble it. We have another celebrant – Pat Paterson is turning 102. Why, just yesterday he was only 100. His birthday is December 19th. He came to Garibaldi in 1943 as a Coast Guard recruit. The new station on the highway had just been built so Pat helped move furniture from the station in Bar View to the new one in

Garibaldi. Among his duties, he served on the beach horse patrol. He was also a lighthouse keeper at Cape Meares for the last months of his stint. There will be a birthday party for him at the Garibaldi Museum at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14th. Lloyd Price is coordinating the party; he can be reached at (503) 707-7919. I lost a dear friend last week. His wife, also a friend, called me and asked me to come over. There was an ambulance as well as vehicles from fire districts and the sheriff’s office at the house when I arrived. And what I want to share is how our fire personnel, paid or volunteer, were so instrumental in making this situation bearable. Their calm attitude and ability to know where to be and when to be there, were incredible to see. They assisted with everything that needed to be done in that emergency. I saw them do this before when my husband needed help. It was years ago, but the response from this team was the same. Their training must be incredible. They are so impressive.

My thanks go out to each member of that team. I know that when I arrived, some personnel had already departed. My friend thought that at one time both Bay City and Rockaway had responded to her 911 call. I know help was there within a matter of minutes. As a community, we cannot ask for more. And here’s my pitch – if you are looking for a volunteer activity to bring you into the community, develop skills that will last a lifetime and carry you through tough times, come talk to our new fire chief, Tad Pedersen, and find out how to volunteer. Wanna be thanked without ceasing? Try this volunteer position. I get thanked for doing taxes, but that is nothing compared to the thanks I would give to these men and women who come on a moment’s notice to help.

My condolences go out to Libby Reid for the loss of her dear husband of 51 years, Robin Reid. You may have seen some of his photographs at the county fair over the years. Libby has been actively involved in the “hooking” community – rug hooking –which she has been teaching. I will miss Robin and his unique sense of humor. And his extraordinarily supportive nature.

While I was waiting for the tree lighting, I paid a visit to Spunky’s Crystals and found a perfect gift for a friend - Iceland Spar, a clear “rock,” with properties and benefits that include restoration of motivation and spiritual growth. Maybe I should go back and get one for myself. While I was there, they were splitting a geode which had the most beautiful colors on the interior. That was a fun visit to their shop. I will end this fencepost with information on why we lost power last Monday. A vehicle hit the light pole at the corner of 6th and Hwy 101, and it fell in such a way as to take out a second pole that pulled wires that were connected to city hall with one thing pulling out another. It left a hole in the roof which Public Works staff were able to patch. My question is, if the speed limit is 25 mph, how do you hit a telephone pole hard enough to bring it down?

Cheesemaker fall athletes recognized

Staff REPORT

Athletes from Tilla-

mook High School’s soccer, football and volleyball teams were recognized in November for their standout performances by Cowapa league coaches.

Soccer

Following a season in which they reached the quarterfinals of the state playoffs for the first time since 2007 after finishing second in the

Deniz and Chris Loyoza, received honorable mention.

Football Tillamook’s football team also finished second in the Cowapa League and advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament, finishing the year with an 8-3 record, and saw 12 players recognized by coaches.

Following a stellar senior season, wide receiver Griffyn Boomer was named the Cow-

yards this

Cowapa league and amassing a 10-5-1 record, seven Cheesemaker soccer players were selected for all-league awards.

Senior forward Anton Voigt, midfielders Bruno Gonzalez and Emauele Fatone, and defender Alfonso Esquivel, as well as junior forward Canon Afolter, who led the team in scoring with 12 goals and six assists, received all-league honors, while senior midfielders Juan

apa League Offensive Player of the Year. Boomer finished the season with 1,063 yards and 14 touchdowns, capping a career that saw the receiver pull in 33 touchdowns and gain 2,558 yards on 131 receptions, all records for Tillamook football.

Boomer had previously been named a first team allleague receiver in his sophomore and junior seasons, an honor which he matched this year.

“Griffyn shattered probably every receiving record that ever stood at THS. I’d have to work hard to find a career stat that he didn’t break offensively,” Head Coach Kye Johnson said.

“He’s had two quarterbacks that really can sling the ball and trusted him to go make plays and man he made a lot of great plays the last three football seasons. Every time he touched the ball he did something special with it.”

Boomer was also named to the defensive all-league first team at the free safety position for the second consecutive year, after completing his defensive career with 14 interceptions.

Joining Boomer on the all-league defense were linebacker Vincent Maciel, who totaled 80 tackles this season, defensive end Methias Tuiolemotu and punter Tristan Smith Evans, who also made the all-league offensive team for his play at wide receiver.

Maciel earned his second consecutive first team nod in his junior season, and Johnson said he is looking forward to his senior season.

“Vincent has been a staple for us in the middle of our defense since the day he got put in the lineup last year as a sophomore,” Johnson said.

“He led us in tackles, plays with a real physicality that we need more of and I’m really excited for him.”

In addition to Boomer and Smith Evans, guard Devyn McDonald, tackle Ashton Allmon, running back Aden Camacho Garcia and quarterback Kevin Hurliman were also selected for the allleague offensive team.

Hurliman finished his junior season with 2,112 yards passing, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while McDonald earned his second first team nod.

Wide receiver Jakoby Goss and linebacker Peyton Troxel were named to

Mook basketball looks for bounce back seasons

By MIKE WEBER For The Headlight Herald

Following an underwhelming season last year in which they finished 7-16 overall, and 2-10 and in fourth place in the Cowapa Leagues, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers boys’ basketball team is hoping to turn things around this season.

The Mooks will look for improved results under the leadership of Chris Lee, who is taking over as the team’s head coach this season, their fourth in four years.

“Last year, Coach (Jason) Lewis did a masterful job with a very solid man-toman defense,” said Lee. “Tillamook had the fourth ranked defense (52 points allowed per game) team in the entire Class 4A level (31 teams). The reason they had trouble winning games though was because they didn’t score enough points. I think we’ll be okay defensively, but we’ll have to put up enough points to win some games.” Tillamook’s two league wins last year were both in January home games against the St. Helens High Lions (5-7 league, 13-12 overall) and the Astoria High Fishermen (2-10 league, 4-19 overall). The Mooks struggled most of the year and concluded the season with a six-game losing streak.

“Getting the job here was one of the biggest blessings of my life,” said Lee. “When I got the phone call and I was offered the position, it was a moment that I won’t forget for the rest of my life. It was my goal to become the Tillamook High School

boys’ basketball coach, and I couldn’t be any happier.”

The Mooks started their 23-game schedule Thursday at home in a nonleague matchup versus the Stayton High Eagles (13-11 last year) and got off to a rough start with a 58-32 loss.

The Mooks play their next nonleague game Friday at 5:30 p.m. on the road versus the Newport High Cubs (16-9 last year), a 2025 state playoff squad. Tillamook begins its 12-game league schedule Jan. 9 at home versus Astoria.

The Mooks have a talented squad that includes seniors Griffyn Boomer, Tristan Smith Evans, Alfonso Esquivel Gomez and Max Abrogoua, who will provide leadership qualities for the team. Juniors Carson Remington, Jovanni Dominguez Flores, Kevin Hurliman, Cayden Kephart and Peyton White are also expected to make significant contributions for the Mooks as well.

“Griffyn has been the leading scorer on the team for the last two years, but Tristan, Alfonso and Max are also going to be guys who we’re counting on to be top scorers as well,” said Lee. “We’re going to play an up-tempo style of basketball and hopefully we’ll play as little offense as possible, because we’re hoping to score a lot of points on fast breaks.”

The defending league champion Seaside Seagulls (11-1 league, 17-10 overall last year) will probably face a tough challenge in trying to repeat as Cowapa champions after losing nine

graduated seniors from last year’s squad. The Scappoose High Indians (10-2 league, 16-11 overall last year) are considered the top contender with eight of their 13 players returning from last year’s state quarterfinalist playoff squad.

The Mooks will be focusing on returning to respectability in the Cowapa League this year while hoping to reach the state playoffs. In the last four years, Tillamook has won a total of just seven league games, including a dismal 1-11 record during the 2023-2024 season. The last time the Mooks had a winning overall record was in 2018 when they were 15-10 and 5-5 in league. Tillamook’s last state playoff appearance was in 2015.

Cheesemaker girls’ basketball hopes to improve

Cheesemakers, the 20242025 OSAA Class 4A girls’ basketball season was an unprecedented and unfortunate situation that resulted in the cancellation of all but their first five games on the schedule last year.

The Cheesemakers have a solid team that returns this year though and are hoping to turn things around and enjoy success on the court in 2026. The Mooks will rely on new head coach Brandon Begley to help them achieve their goal of becoming one of the top contenders in the five-team Cowapa League standings this year.

The Mooks have an experienced squad that will have leadership from seniors Vivian Vogel, Paige Wright, Tatum Lancaster, Aubrey Hilton, Jaedyn Haertel and Kloey Cook. Juniors Lizzy Leon, Rylee Huerta and Adrian Vogel are also expected to make significant contributions for the Mooks too.

The Mooks opened their season with a nonleague home matchup Thursday

versus the defending state champion Stayton High Eagles (27-1 last year) and had a rough outing in a 55-15 loss. The Mooks play their next nonleague game Friday at 7 p.m. on the road versus the Newport High Cubs (5-15 last year), the first of six consecutive road games. The Mooks begin their 12-game Cowapa League schedule Jan. 9 at home versus the Astoria High Fishermen (6-3 league,

14-10 overall last year). The defending league champion Seaside High Seagulls (7-2 league, 14-11 overall last year) are considered to be the top contender again this year since they lost only one graduated senior from a squad that reached the 2025 state tournament quarterfinals. The Seagulls also have an experienced squad with six seniors.

Pirates shoot for fourth consecutive playoff trip

By MIKE WEBER

Neah-Kah-Nie High School’s boys’ basketball program is enjoying a successful multiyear run with three consecutive trips to the state playoffs, a streak which the Pirates hope to extend to four years this season.

The Pirates, guided by sixth-year Coach Erick White, took second place in the Coastal Range League last year with a 9-3 record (15-10 overall). The Banks High Braves (20-7 last year) won the 2025 league title but lost eight graduated seniors compared to just two for the Pirates, who have 12 players returning, putting them in a strong position to contend for the league title.

“I think that we’ll have a very competitive team again this year, especially since we have quite a few people returning,” said White. “We lost our best player from last year (2025 graduate Ethan Hanson), but we have four of our five starters coming back, so that’s a good situation to be in. As long as everyone does their job, then we should be able to reach the state playoffs again this year.”

A year ago, the No.

18-ranked Pirates concluded the season with a 68-56 first round playoff road loss to the Douglas High Trojans (15-11) on Feb. 26, 2025. The Pirates will be hoping to avoid a playoff road trip this year by securing a league title, as they did in 2024, and earning a first-round home playoff game.

“I think our ceiling for success is pretty high and if we can put all the pieces together and if everyone jells properly, then this could be one of the best teams that we’ve had in quite a while,” said White. “We’re going to play six games in nine days to start the season, so we’ll have to really come out and be ready to play almost every night.”

The Pirates started practice on November 17 in preparation for a 25-game schedule. The Pirates got off to a good start to with 58-29 season-opening victory Dec. 4 over the Kennedy High Trojans (10-15 last year). That was their first game in the Westside Winter Jam Tournament Dec. 4-6 at Westside Christian High School in Tigard. The Pirates compete again on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in a Tillamook County rivalry

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game versus the Nestucca High Bobcats (14-12 last year) at Nestucca High School. They’ll follow with a 7:30 p.m. home contest Friday versus the Oregon Episcopal High Aardvarks (19-9 last year).

An experienced Pirate squad (six seniors, four juniors) has exceptional height with seven players six feet or taller, including 6-foot-4 junior post Tyson Huntley and 6-3 sophomore post Dylan Sigman, a CRL second team all-league selection last year.

The seniors who will provide leadership include two team captains in Brady Douma and Clayton Dante. The quartet of seniors Greyson Lott, Noah Scovel, Kason Fletcher and Jordan Lewis will also be counted on to make significant contributions too. Douma was a CRL all league honorable mention award winner last year and Dante earned a second team all-league award a year ago. Fletcher will provide toughness on the inside and Lewis is the Pirates top three-point shooter who will provide a boost to the Pirates offense.

The Pirates start a 12game CRL schedule Jan. 7 on the road versus the YamhillCarlton High Tigers (6-18

last year).

Lady Pirates look to build on success

The Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates girls’ basketball team improved tremendously last year, finishing 12-12 and qualifying for the state tournament for the first time since 2016, an accomplishment they hope to repeat this season.

The Pirates finished in fifth place in the seventeam Coastal Range League standings with a 4-8 record and they qualified for a first round playoff road game, a February 25, 52-31 loss to Lakeview.

The Pirates, guided by longtime Coach Corey Douma (21-years), started practice November 17 with a solid group of players who are hoping to move up in the league standings this year and earn a second consecutive state playoff berth.

“We have a great group, they’re a bunch of hardworking kids who enjoy playing the game and our goal is to qualify for state and then go as far as we can in the playoffs,” said Douma.

“We’re going to work hard and have fun, and we’ll see where that takes us.”

Neah-Kah-Nie lost just three seniors from last year’s squad and have an experienced team with leadership provided by a group of six seniors including Acacia Christensen, Bianca Smith, Avery Spellman, Payton White, Lorelai Keefauver and Ashley Perez Juniors Jasmine Jones (2025 CRL honorable mention award) Ruby Hucek-Marteeny and Marilyn Dante are also expected to make significant contributions for the Pirates. Christensen, Smith and Jones will be counted on to contribute most of the offense for the Pirates.

“We have seven players returning from last year’s state playoff team, so that’s a pretty good group,” said Douma. “I expect the seniors to provide good leadership. The players worked hard in the offseason, and we had a really good summer league program. This is just a great group of players to be around.”

The Pirates opened their 25-game schedule in a December 4 nonleague seasonopener versus the Class 2A Kennedy High Trojans and

they won 46-27. That was the first of three games in the Westside Winter Jam Tournament December 4-6 at Westside Christian High School in Tigard.

The Pirates will play their next contest in a Tillamook County rivalry nonleague matchup Wednesday versus the Nestucca High Bobcats (16-11 last year) at 6 p.m. at Nestucca High School.

The Pirates will begin their 12-game CRL schedule January 7 on the road against the Yamhill-Carlton High Tigers (8-4 CRL, 19-8 overall last year), a 2025 state playoff squad. The CRL has been one of the toughest leagues in the state recently with five of the seven teams qualifying for the state playoffs a year ago. Riverdale (5-7 CRL, 1312 overall) and Corbett (102, 16-7 overall) also reached the 2025 state playoffs.

The defending champion Banks High Braves (12-0 CRL, 26-4 overall last year) are considered one of the top contenders again with nine of their 13 players returning from a squad that reached the state championship game last year (a 43-41 loss to Amity on March 8).

Nutcracker returns this weekend

Capture the magic of the holiday season with Oregon

Coast Dance Center’s 17th annual performance of The Nutcracker, held Friday December 12th at 7 p.m. and Saturday December 13th at 2 p.m., in Tillamook High School’s Don Whitney Auditorium. Tickets are available at oregoncoastdancecenter.com or at the door. Lisa Greiner, owner of Oregon Coast Dance Center said, “17 years is a lot of Nutcracker performances, and every year after the show I think, ‘how are we going to do this again and make it different?’. Magically things always come together and shows from year to year are slightly different with new costumes, props and dances.

Rehearsals are so exciting for all of us.”

Local dancers from ages 3 to 70s will perform in this wonderful, familyfriendly Christmas tradition. The Nutcracker follows the journey of young Clara, who drifts to sleep after a Christmas Eve celebration in her home. In her dream, she enters a fantastical realm where her treasured Nutcracker springs to life and battles the Mouse King. The Nutcracker Prince takes Clara to his Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and characters from different countries, perform in her honor. At the end of the night, she wakes up, back at

her house, and wonders if her adventure was real or just a dream.

Preceding The Nutcracker is a short winter showcase featuring a variety of classes performing to festive holiday music. The preview performance sets the tone for the show, offering a spirited introduction that brings audiences into the holiday mood. Tickets are available online at oregoncoastdancecenter.com or at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm on Friday December 12th, and 1:30 pm on Saturday December 13th.

These performances support the Tillamook branch of the Oregon Food Bank, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving back. Through its annual performance series, Oregon Coast Dance Center has donated more than 150,000 meals to the organization, with all funds staying local to help support the Tillamook community. While this year’s shows still serve as a fundraiser, food donations will not be accepted in exchange for tickets.

Oregon Coast Dance Center has been offering dance and performing arts in Tillamook County since 1975. For more information visit www.oregoncoastdancecenter.com or call 503-842-7447.

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HH25-519 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE. Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Huston Beene, as grantor, to Trustee Services, Inc., as trustee, in favor of Fibre Federal Credit Union, as beneficiary, dated October 29, 2018, and recorded on October 30, 2018,

as Recording No. 2018-06440, in the mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Lot 3, Block 9, PARK ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, in the City of Tillamook, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a portion of said Lot 3 described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence East 3.0 feet; thence North 28.5 feet; thence West 3.0 feet; thence South 28.5 feet to the Point of Beginning. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: (1) Arrearage in the sum of $2,245.00 as of July 21, 2025, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale; and (2) Grantor’s failure to protect Lender’s security interest by his failure to keep the property free of liens and/or judgments. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $37,296.63 as of July 21, 2025, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on January 7, 2026, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: Front Entrance of the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided

by said ORS 86.778. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b). DATED: August 6, 2025. Michelle M. Bertolino, Successor Trustee, Farleigh Wada Witt, 121 SW Morrison, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204, Phone: 503-228-6044; fax: 503228-1741

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HH25-522 TS No. OR07000148-25-1 APN 103952 | 1S0929CA06600 TO No CTT25036806 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JOE FINDLEY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of April 29, 2022 and recorded on May 18, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-03255 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded May 30, 2025 as Instrument Number 2025-02173 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 103952 | 1S0929CA06600 LOT 5, BLOCK 2, EASTGATE, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 4005 ELMWOOD STREET, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Both the Beneficiary, Finance of America Reverse LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, 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. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay the principal balance which became all due and payable based upon the death of all mortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 7 under the Note, and pursuant to paragraph 10 of the Deed of Trust. By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said

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sums being the following, to-wit:

The sum of $196,840.41 together with interest thereon from February 27, 2025 until paid; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on March 5, 2026 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, at the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141 County of Tillamook, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any.

Dated: 10/23/2025 By: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0480484 To: HEADLIGHT HERALD

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HH25-536 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/15/2025.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2015 TOYT PRI HB VIN = JT-

DKN3DU5F1868250 Amount due on lien $6281.72. Reputed

owner(s) > BARBARA C KENNEDY JOEL HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ

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HH25-537 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR TILLAMOOK COUNTY Juvenile Department. In the Matter of ZEPPELIN CELSO PADILLA, A Child. Case No. 25JU05160 PUBLISHED SUM-

MONS. TO: Leroy Richard Padilla II. IN THE NAME OF THE

STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Tillamook County Circuit Court, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141, on January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the aboveentitled court, dated November 24, 2025. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Tillamook County. Date of first publication: December 9, 2025. Date of last publication: December 23, 2025. NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURT-ORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either on the date specified in this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Tillamook County Circuit Court, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141 and (503) 842-2596, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM for further information. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY, Dana M. Forman, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 100 SW Market St, Portland, OR 97201, 971673-1880. ISSUED this 25th day of November, 2025. Issued by: Dana M. Forman, OSB# 972622, Assistant Attorney General 12/9/25 12/16/25 12/23/25

HH25-538 NOTICE OF TRANSIENT LODGING TAX REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax Review Committee will hold a meeting, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025. In-person attendance is not offered; however, if you wish to listen by phone, dial 1-971-2543149, conference ID 887 242 77#. If you need additional information, please contact Tommy Steiber at 503-842-3408 ext.1827 any weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email tommy. steiber@tillamookcounty.gov.

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HH25-539 James Dotson, P.O. Box 781, Garibaldi, OR 97118. RE: Post-seizure notice for boat registered as OR155AFF TRIUMPH. Dear Mr. Dotson, The Port of Garibaldi seized a 1976 fiberglass vessel, 31 feet, with the registration number of OR155AFF on November 25, 2025, at 9:30am. The vessel contained wetsuits, miscellaneous diving equipment, scale, Garmin GPS, space heater, air compressor, gas cans, personal property (documents), miscellaneous Fishing equipment, and miscellaneous tools. The title and registration records of the Oregon State Marine Board indicate that you are the current owner of this boat. The boat was seized under authority of ORS 830.911 as a derelict and abandoned vessel due to being moored at the Port of Garibaldi harbor with no insurance, no current registration, non-payment of moorage and tied to port property. You, as owner of this boat, are liable for salvage, towing, storage and disposal costs incurred by the Port of Garibaldi, Oregon Department of State Lands and the Oregon State Marine Board. The costs to date are $5,776.16 for the storage of the boat. Estimated demolition and waste hauling costs are additional fees. You may immediately reclaim the boat by presenting proof of identification and payment of costs that have accrued. Furthermore, you must provide proof that you can move the boat to a place where the boat can be lawfully kept. Failure to reclaim the boat and pay the costs of salvage, towing, and storage by December 26, 2025, at 8:00 am will cause the title to the boat and all personal property found in the boat to be vested with the Port of Garibaldi and the Port may then sell or otherwise dispose of the boat. If the boat is sold, the liability imposed under ORS 830.938 shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale. The costs incurred will be paid from the Oregon State Marine Board’s Salvaged Vessel Subaccount; however, you, as the owner, will remain liable for any outstanding salvage, towing, storage and disposal costs. You may request a hearing by submitting a written request no later than December 26, 2025, to the Port of Garibaldi, P.O. Box 10, Garibaldi, OR 97118. The request for hearing must include a statement of the specific grounds on which the seizure is challenged and whether you challenge the reasonableness of any salvage, towing or storage costs incurred by the Port, Oregon Department of State Lands, and the Oregon State Marine Board. For more information, call the Port of Garibaldi at 503-322-3292. Sincerely, Michael T. Saindon, General Manger

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HH25-540 Tillamook County Transportation District PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Tillamook County Transportation District Board of Directors Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Persons requiring physical or visual accommodation or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, the meeting day. Agendas are also

available on the District website at https://nwconnector.org/agencies/tillamook-county-transportation-district/. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 814 4875 2742. Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/81448752742. Agenda items will include the 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.

HH25-544 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/26/2025. The sale will be held at 10:00am by

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MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2024 TOYT TAC PK VIN = 3TYLB5JN9RT022849 Amount due on lien $9150.68. Reputed owner(s) > DOLLAR RENT A CAR

BANK OF AMERICA

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HH25-541 The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at 2270 Cape Meares Loop Rd W. Oceanside Water Treatment Plant. General District business including New Business, Old Business, and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-0370.

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HH25-542 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/26/2025. The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2019 HYUN LL VIN = KM8K6CAA4KU322339

Amount due on lien $6282.20. Reputed owner(s) > ROBERT M. III & R. M. JR SULLIVAN FIFTH THIRD BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATI

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HH25-543 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/26/2025. The sale will be held at 10:00am by

MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2019 SUBA WRX 4D VIN = JFIVA2Y66K9807778 Amount due on lien $9370.24. Reputed owner(s) > YITSAK NATSAL OSTROM OREGON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

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HH25-546 NOTICE. The Port of Garibaldi Oregon has in its physical possession the unclaimed abandoned personal property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of the unclaimed abandoned property, you must file a claim with the Port of Garibaldi within 30 days of this publication (December 9, 2025) or you will lose your interest in the property. Property: Crab gear tagged/labeled by the following vessels: Lady Law, Sea Scout, Pacific Maiden, 3 Maires LLC, Conquest, Karen, Pacific Hooker, Captain Raleigh, Molly, Nestucca Crab, Calamari, Swell Rider, Jeanna Marie, Deacon, Tempo, Majestik, Taylor Brooks, Two Saints, Blanco Girl, Pacific Wind, Amigo, Nordic Fox, South Bay, Controller Bay, Lady Renee, Madeline, Ingot, Orion. Michael Saindon, Port District Manager, Port of Garibaldi, PO Box 10, Garibaldi, OR 97118, 503-322-3292.

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HH25-547 NOTICE TO SHORTTERM RENTAL GUESTS. If you booked a stay in Tillamook County starting on or after July 1, 2025, and were charged more than 10% for the Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax by Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, or Hopper, you may have been overcharged. Please contact the platform you booked through if you wish to request a refund. For more information about the Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax, please visit the county website at www. tillamookcounty.gov/commdev/ page/transient-lodging-tax-tlt.

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HH25-545 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 25CV50028 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF KATHRYN L KROO AKA KATHRYN LOUISE KROO AKA KATHY KROO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN THOMAS LLOYD; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants . TO:Unknown Heirs and Devisees of John Thomas Lloyd IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a

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HH25-548 NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING TILLAMOOK COUN-

TY PLANNING COMMISSION. A

public hearing will be held by the Tillamook County Planning Commission at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, OR 97141 to consider the follow-

ing: 851-25-000549-PLNG: Request for subdivision plat approval for the subdivision identified as “Sahhali South” together with Conditional Use request #85125-000548-PLNG on a property

accessed off Highway 101 South, a state highway, through Sahhali Drive to Proposal Point Drive and Heron View Drive, private roads, and located in the Unincorporated Community of Neskowin.

The subject property is zoned

Neskowin Rural Residential zone (NeskRR) and affected lots are designated as Tax Lots 1300, 1301, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 4600, 4700, 4800, 4801 and 5900 of Section 24AB, Township 5 South, Range 11 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon. The Property Owner is Sahhali South LLC. The Applicant is Kristen Taylor of TBG Community Planning Group LLC. Notice of public hearing, a map of the request area, applicable specific request review criteria and a general explanation of the requirements for submission of testimony and the procedures for conduct of hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 250-feet of the exterior boundary of the subject properties for which application has been made at least 28 days prior to the date of the hearing. The applicable criteria include Tillamook County Land Division Ordinance (TCLDO) Section 070: Preliminary Plat Approval Criteria and Tillamook County Land Use Ordinance (TCLUO) Article 6 Section 6.040: Conditional Use Criteria. Applicable development standards include TCLUO Section 3.320: Neskowin Rural Residential (NeskRR) Zone and TCLUO Section 3.520: Planned Development Overlay (PD). Only comments relevant to the approval criteria are considered relevant evidence. The hearing will take place at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center with an option for virtual participation. For instructions on how to provide oral testimony at the January 8, 2026, hearing and hearing protocol, please visit the Tillamook County Community Development Planning Commission page at https:// www.tillamookcounty.gov/bc-pc or email Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, at sarah.thompson@ tillamookcounty.gov. The virtual meeting link can be found at the bottom of the Community Development Department homepage as well as a dial in number for those who wish to participate via teleconference. Written testimony may be submitted to the Tillamook County Department of Community Development, 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141 prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the January 8, 2026, Planning Commission

hearing. Testimony submitted by 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, will be included in the packet mailed to the Planning Commission the week prior to the January 8, 2026, hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on that issue. Please contact Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, Tillamook County Department of Community Development, sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov as soon as possible if you wish to have your comments included in the staff report that will be presented to the Planning Commission. Documents and submitted application are also available on the Tillamook County Department of Community Development website (https://www.tillamookcounty. gov/commdev/landuseapps) or at the Department of Community Development office located at 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141. A copy of the application and related materials may be purchased from the Department of Community Development at a cost of 25 cents per page. The staff report will be available for public inspection seven days prior to the hearing. Please contact Sarah Thompson for additional information sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov or call 1-800-488-8280 x3423.

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HH25-549 The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) Board of Directors will hold their Regular Board of Director’s Meeting on Thursday December 18, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the NOSD Board Room, 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. This Regular meeting is to discuss General Business including New Business; Old Business; etc. and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation. Anyone requiring special accommodations should contact the District Office at least 48 hours in advance at (503) 842-8231. NOSD has set up on its website how to remote into the meeting.

Go to www.n-o-s-d.com

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HH25-550 Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE December 16, 2025 . The meeting will be held at the Carl Rawe Meeting Room at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141. The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting.

Action items include: Approve 2026 Budget, Approve Policy Bulletin 1-8 Amendment, Approve 2026 Property and Liability Insurance, Approve Resolution No, 25-12-02 A Resolution Amending Benefits Policy, Compensation and Salary Program and Approval of Retention Pay for Full Time Employees. **Those who require special accommodation should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503-842-2535.

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HH25-551 PUBLIC NOTICE hereby is given that the extended two-year period for the redemption of real properties included in the 2022 delinquent tax lien foreclosure proceedings instituted by Tillamook County, Oregon, on August 23, 2022, in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Tillamook County, Suit No. 22CV28278, and included in the judgment entered therein on February 10, 2023, with the original expiration date of February 10, 2025. Due to HB 4056, Tyler vs. Hennepin, the redemption period has been extended to December 31, 2025. All properties ordered sold under the judgment, unless redeemed on or before December 31, 2025, will be deeded to Tillamook County, Oregon, immediately upon expiration of the period of redemption, and every right and interest of any person in such properties will be forfeited to Tillamook County, Oregon. Saundra Gollon Chief Deputy Tax Collector, Tillamook County

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HH25-552 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No.: 25CV56721 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TOM R CHAMBERS AKA TOM REID CHAMBERS AKA TOMMY CHAMBERS; GRACE CHAMBERS; LUCIA CHAMBERS; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. To: the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Tom R Chambers aka Tom Reid Chambers aka Tommy Chambers, Grace Chambers, and Occupants of the Property You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of ser-

Tillamook County Church Services

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

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

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

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

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH

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

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com Website: www.netartsfriends.org

Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available Handicap Accessible

Small Groups All are welcome!

Garibaldi

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us.

HIS GATHERING 111 Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229

Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month

Regular services Sunday 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH

35220 Brooten Road

(Adjacent Post Office)

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com

All are welcome!

Rockaway Beach

ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

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

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

Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA)

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

https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

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

11a.m. Morning Worship

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

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549 Pastor Josh Myers Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Senior Pastor: Dean Crist

Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m.

Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m.

Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome.

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192

email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com

Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m.

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

www.stalbanstillamook.org

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN

vice of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Addi-

tionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon. gov/odva/services/pages/countyservices.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/Services/Pages/ All-Services-Statewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 344 Hemlock Rd, Wheeler, OR 97147. Date of First Publication: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/Grace Chu Grace Chu OSB No. 220848 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 gchu@mccarthyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0271854

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12/23/2025 12/30/2025

HH25-553 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT. In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN T. LLOYD,

Deceased. No. 25PB10387. 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 or believing that they have a valid Will of the decedent 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: December 9, 2025. Krista Britton, 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 12/9/25