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Milestones Celebrating the longevity of local businesses and services in Tillamook County

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Fifth grader Lauryn Bush recently participated in the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center member “Card Challenge.” Bush quilted a wall hanging inspired by the four of hearts card.

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takeovers, collecting and disposing of scrap metal and pop cans to hosting car washes and dances and much more. The senior class will be doing a takeover of Alice’s Country Kitchen and the juniors will be taking over

the Mook Axe Cowliber and there will be both a daddy-daughter and mother-son dance on February 17, hosted by the senior and junior classes, respectively. The seniors are also putting on a golf tournament on the 17th at the Mook at

roof and would carry an estimated $5 to $7 million price tag. Neither of the options would affect the tin cladding on the structure’s roof and all cost estimates are extremely preliminary. Members of the Friends of Tillamook Air Museum, a group which has been working to raise funds for the hangar’s restoration, attended the meeting and participated in the discussion with the board. If the groups decide to move forward with a bond ask, the first decision to be made is whether the port should seek the bond or try to partner with the county for the ask. Partnering with the county would allow the bond to be supported across the county, decreasing the per-property payments, whereas a port bond would only affect properties falling within their taxing district, which has the same boundaries as Tillamook School District 9. Moving the bond forward from that point would require the services of a consultant, which would cost around $20,000. Members of the board said that they were unsure if county residents would support the bond and said that it would be necessary to convince them by sharing what the bond would support. They noted that many mem-

bers of the community associated the hangar inextricably with the air museum and said that they would like to see polling done to gauge public sentiment before deciding. One of the friends of the air museum clarified that the bond would only finance the repairs to the hangar, not guarantee the continued survival of the air museum. They said that the structure itself was a landmark in the community and deserved preservation. Port of Tillamook Bay General Manager Michele Bradley chimed in and noted that interest in the hangar from businesses has been growing in recent years. Bradley said that several private entities had approached her to express interest in leasing anywhere from one third to the entire building and investing in the structure’s repair in lieu of rent payments. A board member said that he felt if the bond was sought it would be inappropriate to subsequently accept a tenant who would restrict public access to the building. Another commissioner said that there should be funds included in the bond ask for ongoing maintenance and a port staffer said that a similar hangar in Tustin, California, cost

around $300,000 annually to maintain, though Tillamook’s hangar is in better shape. In the coming weeks, Bradley and Port Commissioner Matt Mumford will meet with a bond specialist from the Special Districts Association of Oregon to discuss the path forward before the board’s next meeting. Commissioners said that they would like to develop a plan to take to the board of county commissioners for a preliminary discussion at that meeting. The board also approved the declaration of the port’s railyard in Banks as surplus, paving the way for its future sale. Tillamook Air Museum Director Rita Welch also gave an update to the board, informing them that the museum is now certified to receive items from the Air Force and added two new planes to its collection last year. The museum will also be rotating out its exhibit on children in the holocaust and replacing it with a new exhibit being developed in conjunction with the International Holocaust Museum. The museum also applied for a $75,000 transient lodging tax grant from the county to help with

the repair of its front doors, which were damaged in a crime spree last summer. The cost to restore the doors to their former functionality is $50,000, while adding ADA accessibility would bump the budget up to $83,000, with the museum planning to pursue that option if the grant is approved. The board also began discussions about the easement for the relocation of the City of Tillamook’s water main, which currently runs under the airport’s runway. Consor Engineering is working with the city to develop a new route and commissioners need to decide if they will charge the city for the new alignment across port property or continue offering the use of the land for free, as they have with the current alignment. Port commissioners said that they would like to see some sort of consideration, whether it be monetary or a concession in water rates for the port and its tenants, for the easement. Bradley said she had reached out to the county government as well as the cities of Tillamook and Bay City to ask about what they charged for easements for underground utilities and that she would return to the board with that information.

responsibility for constructing and maintaining court facilities for the state’s circuit courts to the counties that house them. Tillamook’s current courthouse was built in 1932, and the needs of the circuit court and district attorney’s office have outstripped its capacity for more than a decade. Previous attempts to address the problem have fallen through, due to funding constraints and public concern over proposals. In 2016, a proposed new courthouse south of Tillamook failed because of a $1 million funding gap. More recently, a proposal to build an annex near the current courthouse to house the county commissioners and free up space for the courts met fierce pushback from citizens upset about the commissioners overspending on their own facility. But the inadequacy of the current facility persists, with a recent study ranking Tillamook’s courthouse as the fourth worst out of 48 in the state, and with the expansion of specialty courts in Oregon, the

court’s needs are set to continue growing. With the previous plan to renovate the existing courthouse and relocate the commissioners scrapped, Tillamook County Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty began looking at alternative solutions. Hagerty said that it was fortunate that the proposed annex plan had fallen through as she had recently been informed by court staff that taking over the entire courthouse still would not have met their needs. Instead, Hagerty began exploring the option of relocating the courts and district attorney’s office to a new facility, leaving the courthouse for exclusive use by the county government. During that process, Hagerty was alerted to a building in the City of Tillamook that was set to come on the market and could meet the needs of the court. While Hagerty did not divulge the location of the property, she said that it was a 13,000 square foot building which sat on three acres and would cost

around $2.7 million to purchase. The county would be responsible for the entirety of the purchase price, but that would eventually be offset by a larger contribution from the state during the remodeling phase of the project, bringing the overall cost burden to an equal split between the two. A timeline Hagerty shared showed that if the building was purchased this year, the county could receive $1 million in state funds to help with the planning phase of the project in 2025. That would allow the county to apply for funding for the replacement project in 2026 for the 2027 to 2029 biennium, with those funds becoming available in 2029 and renovations taking place in 2030. In addition to the $2.7 million purchase price for the existing building, the county would also need to contribute around $270,000 for planning, with a further $1 million coming from a state planning fund. The county would also be

responsible for a little over $3.5 million in funding for the renovations, while the state’s courthouse replacement fund would kick in $6.2 million. Those funds are available when court operations are being relocated to a new facility and would equal the purchase price plus the county’s contribution to the renovations. In total, the county would spend just under $6.5 million and the state just over $7.2 million on the entire project between the planning and renovation grants. Hagerty said that the county already has $1 million in funding allocated in this year’s budget for the courthouse replacement project, which it could use in combination with other funding or a loan to purchase the property. The application to the state for funding acknowledged that the county did not have a funding plan for the other stages of the project but noted a commitment to developing a plan and providing those details to the state.

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s President’s Day approaches each year, the students at Tillamook High School prepare for Charity Drive, the ten-day fundraising extravaganza that will mark its 71st edition from February 9 to 19. Students from each of the school’s four grades will participate in a friendly competition to see which grade can raise the most money to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and local causes through restaurant takeovers, carwashes, fun events and more. Seniors Shayla Hillstrom and Peyton Rawe, and juniors Kennedy Moncrief and Abby Blackburn are the overalls leading organizing efforts this year and are looking forward to a jam-packed week. “I’m excited, I feel like we all get along really well and it’s been fun, so I’m excited to see how we can work together and accomplish what needs to be accomplished and still have a lot of fun in the meantime,” Rawe said. Since its inception in 1953, the annual Charity Drives have raised more than $4 million in total and around $200,000 annually in recent years. Half of the funds raised each year are donated to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. Of the other half, 20% go towards scholarships for THS graduates, while 80% goes towards local grants. A committee, including the two senior chairs, decides on grant recipients from applications received in April. Funds are raised through a variety of initiatives, from restaurant

as the prince and princess selected by each class will make the trip and hand out gift bags to the kids. “I think that will kind of bring the connection back of where the money’s going and fire people up because we’re going to get to witness that,” Rawe said. The drive will conclude at the annual alumni basketball game on February 21, where the fundraising totals and prince and princesses will be announced at the halftime. Last year, the freshman class raised the most money during the drive, finishing with a total of $49,283.24. For the overalls, the week will be a blur of activity and responsibilities, including cleaning up after the donkey basketball game, as months of preparation come to fruit. Moncrief, who had served as an overall in past years, said that it’s been a different but enjoyable experience to work on the overall management instead of focusing on helping her class. “It is different not being able to help my class but helping the whole school instead, which I’ve been liking, it’s been fun to kind of oversee all of us instead of just my class,” Moncrief said. For Blackburn, it is her first year serving as an overall, but she has found the role to be an excellent outlet for her love of organization and spreadsheets and she is excited for the week itself. “I love spreadsheets, so our spreadsheet that we have with all of the events makes me very happy,” Moncrief said. “I really like putting my skills to the test with these different kinds of things and I’m really looking forward to Charity Drive and connecting with the community.”

Alderbrook from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a $50 per person entry fee. Charity Drive also offers the students an opportunity to be creative with their fundraising efforts, with the juniors coming up with a flamingo-flocking event that will go on throughout the week. Two flocks of plastic flamingos will migrate around town, with donations accepted to relocate the birds from a homeowner’s lawn to another of their choice, and anti-flamingo insurance available for purchase. After a brief hiatus, donkey basketball is also returning to the slate of Charity Drive activities, with a tournament scheduled for February 12. Teams from each of the grades will compete, along with one from the Tillamook People’s Utility District, as an outside company provides the donkeys and referees. There will also be singing Valentine’s Day telegrams by the seniors, equestrian events hosted at the fairgrounds for young kids by the sophomores and a host of other activities for the whole family. “There’s a lot of different things for the kids’ group,” Blackburn said, “we have a lot of sports camps, we have a volleyball camp, we have a soccer camp this year that’s gonna be a new one here at the high school, wrestling camp, cheer camp.” The full schedule of events for the week is still being finalized but will be included in next week’s Headlight Herald. For the first time in four years, students will be visiting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to deliver the donation and visit with patients. The four overalls as well

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Donkey Basketball returns to Charity Drive this year after a one-year hiatus. Students and members of the Tillamook People’s Utility District will square off in a tournament on February 12, as competitors did in this 2018. HEADLIGHT HERALD FILE PHOTO.

Port commissioners discuss bond for Hangar B WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Port of Tillamook Bay’s board of commissioners began preliminary discussions about the possibility of seeking a bond to finance repairs to Hangar B at their meeting on January 24. The World War II era hangar needs an estimated $5-7 million in total repair work and hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance work annually, for which the port does not have funds set aside. Repairs to Hangar B can be broken into two general categories, active issues that need to be addressed in the short-term and less-pressing issues that would be part of a full restoration of the roof. Main items in the former group include work to the building’s ventilation system, which is estimated to cost between $1.5 and $2 million, and securing the upper sections of the roofing on the hangar, which would have a similar budget. The full reroofing option would address both of those issues and evaluate the condition of the box beams that form the spine of the structure’s

Commissioners propose courthouse replacement WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Tillamook’s board of county commissioners submitted a proposal to the Association of Oregon Counties and Oregon Judicial Department Court Facilities Task Force for a project to replace the current county courthouse with a new facility at their January 24 meeting. The total project would carry a budget north of $12 million and the county is eligible for a 50% match in funding from the state. A new courthouse would address the glaring needs of the Tillamook Circuit Court, which are the county’s responsibility and underserved by the current courthouse. Oregon statute places the

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On January 3, Kyle William Curtis, 35, pled no contest to one count of attempting to commit the class C felony of assaulting a public safety officer, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, also a class A misdemeanor, with both offenses committed on or about August 5, 2023. Curtis was sentenced to 90 days in jail. On January 4, Shawn Daunta Beasley, 34, pled guilty to two counts of recklessly endangering another person, class A misdemeanors, committed on or about December 28, 2023. Beasley was sentenced to 60 days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days. On January 8, Kyle Zuercher, 27, pled no contest to one count of interference with making a report, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about August 4, 2023. Zuercher was sentenced to two days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On January 8, Joshua Lyle Leach, 31, pled no contest to one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about May 19, 2023, one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about October 22, 2023, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 17, 2023. Leach was sentenced to two days in jail on each count to run consecutively. On January 8, Ronald Earl Martin, 66, pled guilty to one count of criminal driving with a suspended or revoked license, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 9, 2023. Martin was sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year on probation. On January 8, William Charles LaBree, 70, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of recklessly endangering another person, also a class A misdemeanor, with both offenses committed on or about March 5, 2022. LaBree

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with naming rights for the main pool. Fiorelli said that he and the district’s leadership are hopeful that the new pools can be completed and opened to the public by spring 2025, at which point the old pool will close. However, as soon as the pool project is complete, the district will need to pivot into fundraising for a major renovation of the former school building that houses the rest of its facilities. Fiorelli said that the 1920s structure needed seismic upgrades, asbestos remediation and new

windows among other items and estimated the cost of those improvements at around $15 million. “We want to make sure that we continue to talk about both pieces,” Fiorelli said, “because what people don’t understand right now is we have a $15-million project right there as soon as this $15-million project is done.” Fiorelli also mentioned that the Friends of NCRD might be looking to transition their organization from a nonprofit structure to a foundation soon to open more fundraising opportunities.

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As work nears completion on the building that will house the North Coast Recreation District’s new pool in Nehalem, fundraising efforts to build the pool itself and purchase necessary equipment are progressing apace. Thomas Fiorelli of Fiorelli Consulting is helping to steward the project for the district and said that more than $1 million has now been raised towards the $2.5 million budget for those phases of the project. The North Coast Recreation District (NCRD) has been working to replace their existing pool that was built in 1930 since 2012, when discussions on siting of a new pool began. By 2019, the district had saved $12 million to pay for the project, but after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of construction, what had been budgeted as a $10 million project carried a price tag of $15 million. NCRD’s board made the decision at that point to split the pool project into three phases to dampen the impact of further cost escalations. With that strategy decided, construction began on the pool that will house the new pool in early 2023. The new building will house a six-lane pool capable of holding inter-scholastic competitions as well as a therapy pool and allow NCRD to continue its mission of teaching children in north county to swim. Work on the pool building is making good progress, with the building’s concrete walls and mass timber roof in place and should be complete sometime this spring. At that point, work will

temporarily halt at the site while preparations begin for the second phase of work. The second phase will involve building the pools themselves, while the installation of their equipment will happen during the third phase of the project. The second phase of the project is forecast to cost $1.5 million, while the third will cost around $1 million. Fiorelli said that this approach was novel for the entire project team but that necessity had driven the decision. During phase two, workers will have to use a conveyor belt to remove dirt excavated for the pools from the building, a unique workaround to account for the abnormal project sequencing. Connections for the pool equipment have already been drilled through the base of the wall by the area where the equipment will be housed. Fundraising for the final two phases has also been progressing well in recent months, Fiorelli said, with the project recently receiving a $500,000 pledge from a local organization. The identity of the donor is still under wraps, but a representative from the organization will be a keynote speaker at a February 29 fundraising event for the new pool, where they will formally announce the donation. That gift will bring the total raised for phases two and three of the project to around $1.2 million, per Fiorelli, and the NCRD’s board plans to vote to move forward on phase two at their February meeting. Fiorelli said that the district may take a bridge loan as needed to complete the funding package and that there were donors mulling the possibility of a $1 million donation that would come

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Hampton reps discuss Banks mill closure, HCP’s future impacts WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Following the recent decision to shutter their sawmill in Banks, Hampton Lumber’s Director of Public Affairs and Communication Kristin Rasmussen and State Forest Policy Director Laura Wilkeson sat down with the Headlight Herald to discuss the closure and impacts of a proposed habitat conservation plan for state forests in western Oregon. The pair pushed back on the notion that the closure of the mill had been planned since its 2016 purchase, as suggested by Michael Lang of the Wild Salmon Center, saying that it had been forced by already-falling timber harvests in the state forest as the conservation plan comes online. “I think the first impact was unfortunately having to

close down Banks, so we’re feeling the impacts already of what this proposal is,” Wilkeson said. “I foresee more sad stories coming in the future because of this.” Hampton announced the closure of their Banks mill on January 9, citing falling timber harvests under the restrictions of a proposed habitat conservation plan (HCP), which were phased in starting in 2022. The Banks mill opened in 1961 and was purchased by Hampton in 2016. Some, including Lang, accused Hampton of using the HCP as a scapegoat for a decision made in the normal course of business, pointing to a recent $150 million investment in the company’s Willamina mill as undercutting arguments of poor business forcing the decision. “It looks like they’re shifting their business models and

expanding mills where they need to and then closing their oldest mill and blaming it on the HCP and that doesn’t square with the facts,” Lang said. But that isn’t the case according to Rasmussen and Wilkeson, who said that Hampton had invested millions of dollars into the Banks mill after its purchase. Rasmussen said that the investment in Willamina didn’t have anything to do with the closure in Banks and that Hampton had intended to operate in Banks long term. “These are totally independent decisions, Banks and Willamina are different mills producing different products,” Rasmussen said. “We put a lot of money into it (the Banks mill) with the hope of making it be able to last long term.” Rasmussen allowed that the company had recognized

the mill would be “vulnerable” if similar harvest levels weren’t sustained but pointed out that even early versions of the HCP had called for much higher harvests. Speaking of harvest levels, Wilkeson said that she believed that the current version of the HCP was overly conservative with its protections and that she believed it could achieve federal acceptance while allowing more harvest. Like Board of Forestry and Council of Forest Trust Land Counties member at a meeting in December, she homed in on excess habitat protections for Northern Spotted Owls above the 40% federal requirement as being an area of potential improvement. “Hampton is generally supportive of the state having an HCP,” Wilkeson said. “Our argument and our issue has always been around the

way that they wrote this one and the restrictions that are in there because we think that they went above and beyond what they had to do in order to actually get the HCP approval from the feds.” Wilkeson said that she hoped the board would find a way to improve the economic outcomes of the HCP before passing it, stressing that the economic impact on county and special district revenues would only be part of the loss. “The ripple effects are unfortunately something that is hard to count but we know it’s something that happens because we’ve seen this before,” Wilkeson said. “This is exactly what happened with the federal forests in the early 90s,” she continued, referencing large scale cuts to timber harvests on federal lands that caused widespread mill closures and detrimental

community impacts. Wilkeson and Rasmussen emphasized that Hampton’s remaining mills in Tillamook, Willamina and Warrenton were not in immediate danger, but said that the proposed cuts would probably lead to the loss of around 1,000 jobs, using a metric that assumes one million board feet of timber cut generates 11 jobs. Wilkeson also clarified that just because harvests in the Tillamook State Forest are forecast to remain steady or increase did not mean that the local economy and sawmills would not feel impacts from the harvest cut. “A reduction anywhere is a reduction everywhere because those logs can be sold in the Tillamook District, Astoria District or whatever” Rasmussen said, “they’re not staying local, so it does have an impact on a more regional basis regardless.”

Adventist Health recognizes exceptional courage in ambulance crash response

Police, ODOT Tillamook, Burden’s Muffler & Towing, E&E Auto Body, Pacific West Ambulance, Banks Fire District, and Tillamook 9–1–1. This recognition event underscores Adventist Health Tillamook’s commitment to honoring the dedication and courage of those who tirelessly serve the community, particularly in moments of crisis. It was a poignant reminder of the power of teamwork, skill and compassion in the face of adversity.

About Adventist Health Since 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook is a faithbased, nonprofit healthcare organization that includes: a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Tillamook, Oregon; the largest hospital-based ambulance service in Oregon with four stations located throughout Tillamook County; and rural health clinics and urgent care medical offices serving the northern Oregon coast as well as the

communities of Sheridan, Vernonia, Estacada and Welches. Adventist Health Tillamook employs over 550 associates and health-

care providers and is part of Adventist Health, a faithbased, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities in

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In a moving ceremony held on January 10, Adventist Health Tillamook and its president, Eric Swanson, formally recognized the extraordinary bravery and professionalism of their EMS staff and several collaborating organizations for their response to a critical incident on November 4, 2023. The special event, which took place at the Adventist Health Tillamook facility, paid tribute to Cindy Goh, EMT, and Hydee Berger, paramedic. Both were awarded the “Award of Excellence” for their heroic actions during an ambulance crash on Highway 6 amidst severe weather conditions. Despite their vehicle being totaled after colliding with another vehicle that had hit a fallen tree, Goh and Berger extricated themselves and immediately attended to others involved in the crash. President Eric Swanson reiterated his admiration, stating, “I am truly thankful to Hydee and Cindy who exemplify compassion and professionalism, prioritizing the well-being of those injured at the scene.” The inscription on their award from the Adventist Health Tillamook Community Board read, “In recognition of the exceptional prehospital care provided on November 4, 2023, under extreme circumstances. Your outstanding skill and unwavering courage in the face of adversity exemplify the highest standards of professionalism. Your dedication and actions embody the true spirit of service and demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to the mission and values of Adventist Health.” The ceremony also acknowledged other Adventist Health Tillamook EMS personnel, including David Arnett, Charles Hert, Theo Blevins, Alex Evans, and Andrew Browning, who played pivotal roles in the response and aftermath of the incident. “Critical Incident Awards” were presented to each, as well as to collaborating agencies such as the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Fire District, Oregon State

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The future of the Jetty Creek Watershed

A free event presented by North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Jetty Creek was Rockaway Beach’s source for clean, reliable drinking water. Then watershed landowners clearcut the basin over a short period of time. The result was excessive stream sediment and turbidity requiring the use of costly, harmful chemical additives at the City’s filtration plant. In addition, the clearcuts were followed by pesticide spraying. Can Jetty Creek once again become a reliable source of safe and abundant drinking water for the City of Rockaway Beach? Fortunately, the City is considering acquiring the Jetty Creek watershed which is owned by two large timber companies. On Saturday, February 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Mary by the Sea Catholic Church Dining Hall (275 S. Pacific St.; Rockaway Beach, OR 97136), North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection will host the longtime executive director of the Coast Range Association, Chuck Willer to discuss obstacles and opportunities for Jetty Creek becoming a dedicated source for abundant, clean drinking water. Mr. Willer’s presentation will explore options for a land ownership transition. All are invited to attend and

learn about the current status and possible future of Jetty Creek, along with other watersheds experiencing similar impacts from logging. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for mingling and snacks before the speaker event begins. You can RSVP here or at www.healthywatershed.org. Coastal drinking watersheds are in peril. Recently, Jetty Creek and other coastal watersheds have experienced summer water shortages that are not due to a lack of rain alone. Forestry practices in these watersheds, such as logging and pesticides spraying, can detrimentally affect the quality and quantity of drinking water. There are correlations between industrial logging, drought conditions, and increased turbidity and chemical contamination of the water. It was stated in The Oregonian on July 29, 2023 that “Scientists have long warned that climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, by deforestation, and by certain agricultural practices will lead to more and prolonged bouts of extreme weather.” Chuck Willer has worked in the field of conservation biology and economics for decades. The Coast Range Association is a non-profit organization that has worked

for over 30 years to protect the forests of Western Oregon while also supporting rural economies by addressing climate change, and looking at long term, sustainable planning and solutions. Willer has worked with grassroots groups faced with water quality issues due to industrial forestry practices, including Community Rights Lane County and those involved in the protest against the planned aerial pesticide spraying of Beaver Creek. During his presentation, Willer will address safeguarding and protecting drinking water sources, as well as the importance

of democratic, community ownership and management of drinking watersheds. He said, “I’ll be there to contribute whatever I know about watershed protection, purchasing forestland, and conservation easements.” North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (formerly known as Rockaway Beach Citizens for Watershed Protection) is a 13-year-old grassroots organization located on the North Coast of Oregon. While NCCWP opposes logging and spraying in all drinking watersheds, we continue to focus on Jetty Creek in Rockaway Beach,

because it offers the best example of how industrial forestry practices were allowed to compromise, and possibly destroy, a town’s drinking water. We work to raise public awareness about the need to prevent logging and spraying in our drinking watersheds. Chuck Willer’s presentation is the first of a threepart NCCWP speaker series entitled “Safeguarding and Restoring Watersheds,” with the aim of educating the community about the present state of Jetty Creek. A Zoom link will be available, if in-person attendance for the February 3, 2024 meet-

ing will be inconvenient. (Please note that this is the revised date for the meeting.) Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and light refreshments, including pizza, will be provided. The event begins at 2 p.m. Finally, while it is not necessary to RSVP to attend, it would be helpful to us so that we have an idea how many people will be attending. You can RSVP here or at www. healthywatershed.org This Speaker Series is co-sponsored by the City of Rockaway Beach. As a matter of necessity and regardless of land ownership, NCCWP demands no more logging and no more pesticide spraying within our drinking-watersheds. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that we all are entitled to have. Please help North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds. The Web - https://healthywatershed.org Facebook - https://www. facebook.com/NCCwatershedprotection/ Instagram - https://www. instagram.com/nccwatershed protection/?hl=en Email - rockawaycitizen.water@ gmail.com

Adventist Health announces closure of local dialysis operations

U.S. Renal Care, a local provider of dialysis services, has announced the closure of its facility on the Adventist Health Tillamook campus, effective February 23, 2024. This decision impacts all patients currently receiving dialysis care at the location, which has been operational since 2004. Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson expressed his concerns regarding the closure: “It is disappointing that U.S. Renal Care was unable to sustain its business model in Tillamook County, a region where the need for regular dialysis care is critical. We understand the challenges this presents to our community members who rely on these essential services. Our leadership team is actively exploring long-term solutions to establish another dialysis partnership, aiming to minimize the impact on our patients’ daily lives.” Brian Loveridge, Region Vice President of U.S. Renal Care also shared his disappointment in a statement, “This was a very difficult decision which we and the attending physician reached only after considering all possible options to keep this dialysis center open. We’ve worked for more than a year with the local hospital and state officials to try and find a way to keep this center operational. Providing care in communities like Tillamook is a challenge many health care providers face as Medicare reimbursement has not kept up with the rising costs of operating a dialysis center.” It is important to note that Adventist Health Tillamook’s inpatient and outpatient facilities are not equipped to provide dialysis treatment and care. In the coming weeks U.S Renal Care is working with their patients to ensure everyone has a comfortable place to dialyze, including the possibility of in-home treatment options.

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Since 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook is a faithbased, nonprofit healthcare organization that includes: a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Tillamook, Oregon; the largest hospitalbased ambulance service in Oregon with four stations located throughout Tillamook County; and rural health clinics and urgent care medical offices serving the northern Oregon coast as well as the communities of Sheridan, Vernonia, Estacada and Welches. Adventist Health Tillamook employs over 550 associates and healthcare providers and is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities in California, Hawaii and Oregon. For more information about Adventist Health Tillamook, visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org.

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Nursing is at TBCC! DR. ROSS TOMLIN Guest Column

It is very exciting that our new Nursing program started on January 8 at TBCC. The first cohort of nursing students started their classes for this term. I went to their classroom almost a half hour before the first class was scheduled and most of the students were already there, anxious to get started! There are 17 nursing students in our first cohort, with many of them being from Tillamook County. They will take classes through the summer and then fall, winter, and spring terms next year and graduate in June 2025. After, they will be eligible to sit for the national Registered Nursing exam to be licensed as a RN. We have a Dean of Nursing and Allied Health who will oversee the new Nursing program, as well as a full-time faculty member and three adjunct faculty. We outfitted an existing lab to serve as a high-fidelity nursing simulation lab with

state-of-the-art equipment. Most of the clinicals for this first cohort will be done at Adventist Health Tillamook, which is a strong partner with the college for all our Healthcare programs. As I mentioned in the TBCC Connections article last month, I am preparing to retire and the TBCC Board of Education has been working on the search for my replacement. It is my great pleasure to announce that the Board met this past Monday, January 8, and approved the hiring of Dr. Paul Jarrell as the seventh TBCC President. Dr. Jarrell is currently the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at TBCC and has been at the college for the past year and a half. Dr. Jarrell has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon and 30 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member, Dean, and Vice President. Prior to his employment at TBCC, he was the Executive Vice President of Lane Community College. Speaking about the TBCC Nursing

program, Dr. Jarrell was the driving force behind getting that new program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. He also helped to grow workforce development programs that emphasize internships and apprenticeship growth in the trades. I cannot be happier that the Board chose Dr. Jarrell to succeed me as president. We are fortunate to have someone who knows and loves the college and has been doing excellent work here. I know the college will be in excellent hands and will continue to flourish into the future. It has been a true honor to be the President of TBCC over the past seven years, and I will continue to keep track of all the continued progress. I love this college and the community and know you all will continue to strongly support TBCC as it continues to grow and contribute to Tillamook County. My last day at the college will be February 9. Dr. Jarrell will then start producing the TBCC Connections articles starting in February.

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GARDENING MATTERS

Gardening Matters: On being patient I have had quite a few people stop me to ask what they should do about their plants that got hit by the cold a couple of weeks ago. I know it isn’t a satisfactory answer but all I can say is “give it time.” For some of us, being patient isn’t as easy as it seems. And I am one of those people. Regular readers will remember that I don’t start seeds because I am not patient enough to nurture them into full-grown plants. So, when I see plants that have wilted in the cold, I always feel it is my duty to act. To do something, anything to help. Of course, most of coastal Tillamook County didn’t get the severe cold and ice storms that the Willamette Valley did. We are so lucky to have the mitigation of the ocean to keep us warmer in

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winter and cooler in summer. But the farther inland one travels, the colder it gets. And even those of us located by the bays had night temperatures down into the mid-20’s, something rare for us. Hopefully, before the cold weather set in, you were able to go out and cover tender perennials with some sort of blanket or even plastic bags. It was a little tougher to do when the power was out and all we could think about was staying warm and dry with little thought given to our plants. And I admit to not having too many of those tender perennials to worry about. But I did go out before dark and took some plastic garbage bags with me. Mine were white because that is what I had, but black or even clear would have worked as well. The important thing

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was to keep them covered. In a pinch, an old sheet or blanket would be good, too. (Although most of us needed those blankets for ourselves.) So, you ask, what is there to be done? After the ultracold weather passed and the covers were removed, the most important thing is to keep the plants watered. Thanks to Mother Nature and her rains, this is only an issue if they are under some sort of roof. And that can mean an overhang of the house

but also plants under trees or large bushes. It may seem counterintuitive to be watering your garden in the rain, but keeping the plants’ roots moisturized is crucial to their recovery. A lot of the plants we grow in our gardens will be fine with some cold. Most of our plant species that were imported from Japan or China, for example, originally grew in colder climates than we have on the coast. And if you have tulips or daffodils for spring color, they will actually do better with a bit of cold. Same is true of most roses. Grasses will be fine even if you didn’t cut them back. Hellebores normally bloom in the winter and they don’t mind some cold either. Hostas will be fine, too, as they haven’t broken ground yet. Most hardy fuchsia will be okay without protection

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and the same with the native plants. No need to worry about any of those. Others, like senecio and some Mediterranean plants like rosemary or lavender may need a little TLC if they weren’t covered. But in all honesty, there is very little that will help them at this point. Which is why patience comes in handy. Wait to see how they do after all the cold weather has gone and spring is around the corner. Plants that are damaged may come back to life when the weather warms. You can prune out dead and dying branches at any time but wait a little while (March) to do any real pruning or re-shaping. We don’t want to spur on new growth by pruning too early in the season. We didn’t get snow at the coast this time, but we might get that form of precipitation

yet this winter. In that case, it is important to keep the snow from weighing down the branches of our trees and shrubs. Harder to do in the case of a giant alder or Doug fir, but try to clean off what you can reach without a ladder. Rhodies, azaleas, Hinoki cypress, winter hazels, and similar shrubs will do okay with some cold weather, but their branches will break under heavy snow. My final suggestion is to not pull out any plant until at least May when you can determine it is really dead. And before you relegate that plant to the brush pile, take your fingernail and scrape a bit of bark off a branch or two. If you see green, there is still hope. If it is brown all the way through, you can safely bet it won’t recover. And then you have space for something new.

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The article in the January 23 edition of the Headlight Herald titled “Commissioners declare state of emergency,” included an error about the start date for work on a bridge on Sand Lake Road between its intersections with Galloway Road and Cape Lookout Road. The article stated that the work would not begin until 2028, when, in fact, it began on January 28 of this year.

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t was well worth the trip up Highway 101 to see the “Indigo” community art show at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. Exhibits ranged from wall hangings, collages and mobiles to photographs, cross-stitched works and watercolor paintings—and that was just our Cape Meares artists. Congratulations to all who showed their marvelous works. We look forward to the next event. Kathy Burke’s daughter and family in the valley lost power during the mid-month severe weather that hit Oregon (and most of the nation). They made the smart decision to go to a hotel

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he recent house fire near the intersection of North Third and Dolphin pointed out a different kind of emergency than many of us think of, and how we need to prepare for emergencies like this in a different way. Fortunately, the house was unoccupied because it was being renovated. And even more fortunately for our neighbors, the damage appears limited to that house. The neighboring homes were unharmed, thanks to the efforts of Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue and the coordinated support of teams from Nehalem, Garibaldi and Bay City. As my own home is just a few doors down, I want to express my thanks and admiration to all these dedicated firefighters. But the event raised important questions for those

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ast Tuesday, I finally drummed up the courage to walk the kids along the shore. It was the first time I had done so since Tommy’s passing. The double-wide stroller was so neglected, I had to give it a deep clean to root out the mold that had grown atop the dried bits of milk in the deep corners of the seats. I parked the twins in the first crabbing box at Piers End and leaned out of the rail. Looking down upon the riprap, I wondered what fascination he saw in the rocks he’d hunt for at night. I suppose I’ll never know, but I’ll spend a lifetime wondering – if I’m so lucky. Heading back, I walked the marina faster than I’ve likely ever walked it because wherever I was, there he was. All his ghosts were smiling. Each and every one. Every moment. Every spot. Every time. Even in those moments where he was in distress,

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hanks to Grace Mick for word that anyone with a knit, crochet or needlework project in progress is welcome to drop in on “Spinner’s Night.” The weekly event happens from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at The Rod and Reel, Wool and Wheel in Cloverdale. The shop is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Bridge Streets in downtown Cloverdale. Thanks to Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) for publishing their calendar of weekly classes on Facebook. It advertises the following- Yoga from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays for $10. The

for a few days. When they got back home, the outdoor temperature was 24°F…and the indoor temp only a few degrees warmer, at 35°F. Fortunately, the power was back on and they were able to slowly get things back to normal. Yes, we lucked out here in Cape Meares with our mere eight-hour power outage. Use this reminder to check your grab-and-go bags, making sure supplies are up to date, including fresh batteries in flashlights. The work on repairing the south jetty to Tillamook Bay is ramping up. A press release noted that site preparation work will include development of of us connected with the Emergency Preparedness group: what is unique about preparing for and reacting to a house fire? What should you do if you wake up to a smoke detector going off, or worse yet, an active fire in your home? I spoke with Captain Geoff Grace of Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue at a meeting of the Emergency Preparedness group the day after the fire. He offered three simple tips: “Stay low, check for door heat, and gather your family and pets and get to safety.” Staying low, Captain Grace explained, helps prevent smoke inhalation, which can cause you to lose consciousness or worse. Checking the door heat lets you know whether the room on the other side of the door is already in flames and you need to find another way he’s smiling when I see him now. Afterwards, I was cleaning and putting the kids to bed. As I held my toddler son, he was licking the sweat off my face and saying, “mmm.” I thought he was disgusting, but then I realized something. See, I’m told even the worst memories find peace given enough time. Maybe in that time, anything can become distilled, the worst is filtered away, and the rest is drinkable. She’s a breath of fresh air, none fresher than right now. She’s everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “The Tillamook County Library system is holding a February Food Drive. Collections at the Garibaldi Branch Library will benefit our local food pantry at God’s Lighthouse (103 8th Street). If you would like to contribute, the pantry needs pasta sauce, noodles, oatmeal, cereals, soups, “Walking Wonders” group meets there for a walk at 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for free. The Chamber of Commerce meets there at noon on the first Tuesday, monthly. “Fit and Fab” class is from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays for $5. Tuesday Stitchers meet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for $6. Youth Karate classes are Tuesdays from 4-4:45 p.m. for $50 per month. And a Senior Meal is served at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Thursdays, Tai Chi is taught at 10:30 a.m. for $10 per month. A painting series is taught from 1-3 p.m. every other Thursday and costs $175 for four classes. Line

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ellensteen2@gmail.com staging areas and a material offload facility at Kincheloe Point. The notice further explained that public access to Bayocean Dike Road will be intermittently closed, and the public should expect to see construction-related signage and active traffic

ROCKAWAY BEACH SCOTT FISHER sfisher71@yahoo.com out. Make a plan ahead of time for getting out of your home through some other exit. After the 1987 Whittier earthquake in southern California, I read an important tip: keep a pair of shoes next to your bed, and slip them on before you start walking around your house. If there is debris on the floor—glass, wood, embers or the like—you can go from a survivor to a casualty in seconds. You can also prepare

GARIBALDI NATHAN “FINN” FINDLING finn@natfinn.com drinks, chili, meal bars, instant meals and meal helpers and mixes, packaged taco, gravy and other mixes. Unopened, healthy, shelf stable items are welcome to be dropped off at the Garibaldi Branch Library. Please refrain from passing on outdated items. They cannot be accepted.” “If you want to donate butter, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, bread or other foods that should not be left in a collection barrel, please contact the church directly at 503322-3501. The pantry is set up as a shopping-style

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dancing lessons (and dancing) happen at 7:00 p.m. two Fridays per month for $10 each. For more information, call KCC at 503-965-7900. Their address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. The Library Thrift Shop,

control at the public parking lot at Bayocean Peninsula Park. Public access near the south jetty, north of Kincheloe Point, via Bayocean Dike Road, will be closed all hours and all days until fall of 2025 or the end of active construction. The release ended by saying that at every extended opportunity that allows for safe public access, Bayocean Dike Road south of Kincheloe Point will be open. Updated project information can be found at https://www.nwp.usace. army.mil/Locations/OregonCoast/Tillamook-Bay. The Girl Scout cookie season kicked off on January 26 for Girl Scouts of

Oregon and SW Washington. Prices are the same as last year; what a bargain. As the Girl Scout website says, “With each cookie purchase, you’re supporting Girl Scouts as they learn, grow, and thrive through all of life’s adventures. Plus, all proceeds stay local to help fund life-changing, girl-led programs, experiences, and learning all year long in your community.” So, when you see a Girl Scout booth in Tillamook in the coming weeks, be sure to pick up some of their delicious cookies—and help some young girls in the process. The Cape Meares craft group will meet on Monday,

February 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. This is the perfect opportunity to make progress on your project, whatever it may be, while catching up on all the news with your neighbors. Beverages provided; bring a sack lunch. Also at the community center, Tuesday mornings are exercise time: yoga from 9-10 a.m. and/or tai ji from 10:30-11:30 a.m. I recently found out that there is a drop box for expired medications at the Tillamook Police Station, 207 Madrona Ave. It’s a blue box right inside the front door. Easy-peasy; check that off your New Year’s to-do list

for a house fire by protecting important documents. Consider photographing your key papers—the title to your house and cars, insurance policies, loan information, anything that you might rely on during the rebuilding process. Some people also recommend taking photos of items such as cameras or electronics, and making sure any serial number is visible. This can help establish the value of your possessions with your insurer as you begin recovering from the loss. Once you’ve taken these photos, store them somewhere separate from your house. One simple solution: transfer them to a thumb drive and keep a copy of it in your go bag, or in a safe-deposit box. You can also upload these photos to on-line storage. During the Emergency

Preparedness meeting, Captain Grace informed us of the policy for opening the warming center at city hall in the event of a power outage: one hour after the power goes out, the warming center will begin operations. The city will monitor communications from the Tillamook People’s Utility District as to how soon they expect to restore electricity. He added that for our recent outage, the utility “didn’t have a projection” as to when power would be restored. The warming center will be available 24 hours as required, with on-site support from volunteers including the CERT team and EMT staff. And to keep kids occupied during emergencies, the team is looking for donations of board games and DVDs. Monthly emergency-pre-

paredness classes continue as well. On February 7, the preparedness team will cover how to communicate in an emergency. This will include technology like the yellow radio program I wrote about recently but will also cover the simple things. “The people next door: how do we take care of them?” Captain Grace said. The March topic will be a hands-on presentation on how to put together a first aid kit. These meetings are at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, at City Hall, 276 Highway 101 S. As a reminder, the Jetty Creek watershed presentation is this Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary by the Sea, 275 S. Pacific. Doors will open at 1:30; there will be coffee, tea, and snacks.

pantry, is open two Fridays per month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and serves many area families. “Chess for Success Region 15 Tournament for all K-12 school aged kids in Clatsop, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties (includes public, private, and home-schooled students) is being held at Garibaldi Community Hall Saturday, February 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check-in at 8:30. Learn more and register at www.chessforsuccess.org. Entry fees apply to nonteam members. “The library is here to support our community. Stop in if you’re looking for resources or entertainment – or just to say, “hi”. Mark your calendars. The dates and times for the annual Garibaldi Crab Races have been announced. Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is located at the Old Mill Event Center

at the Old Mill RV Resort located at 210 South 3rd St, Garibaldi, and hosted by the Garibaldi Lions Club. All proceeds go to Lions Club charities, that support vision and hearing services for those in need. Hat tip to Garibaldi Lions Club member Jeff Coon for the news. More information to come as it is announced. Lastly, a correction. In the November 28, 2023 Fencepost, I interviewed Cheryl Gierga, who had recently overcome unspeakable tragedy to be appointed to Garibaldi City Council. Lastly, I described one of Gierga’s lowest political moments, being denied appointment as part of the appearance of blocking, and how Laurie Wandell finally broke through in the April 2021 meeting with what I’d describe as a pretty great performance. All that to point out the reason Gierga ran again was because her son, Tommy, encouraged

her. Wandell pointed out to me that the adjective in the quote I attributed to her wasn’t a profanity, but the adjective “stupid.” In short: I had multiple sources, but I checked the video, and Wandell is correct. While she used a memorable number of Grated adjectives to describe her discontent with the April 2021 proceedings, she didn’t use profanity, not even when she was sworn at. That evening, she held her composure better than most in a meeting that was hard to witness. A few months prior to the April 2021 meeting, I had been misquoted in public record as swearing in a council meeting. I get it. I personally think the quote makes her look truth-to-power cooler, but she thinks otherwise and I respect that. So yeah, happily corrected. “Peace in our time.” – Neville Chamberlain

located on Brooten Road in Pacific City, is getting a makeover this winter. Word on the street is that the popular bargain finding spot is closed until late February for renovations. It’s getting fresh paint on the shelves and walls and new flooring was installed last week. Grateful Bread Bakery and Restaurant, also located on Brooten Road in Pacific City, is closed as well, for a winter break. They’ll reopen on Thursday, February 15. A free and confidential harm reduction syringe exchange is planned from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14 in the parking lot at Hebo Fire

Hall. The address is 30710 U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo. The service is offered (the same hours) on first and third Wednesdays at The Ivy Avenue Wellness Center (located at 11th and Ivy in Tillamook) and on fourth Wednesdays at the Upper parking lot of North County Food Bank, 278 Rowe Street, in Wheeler. Marilyn Burkhardt is offering a series of art classes to “help us get through the gloom of winter.” A “Block Printing” class is planned for 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. The fee is $45. The skills learned in that workshop will be built upon in “Next Step: Block Printing

which is slated from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. Participants will use an 8 x 10-inch piece of linoleum to create a reusable plate suitable for hand printing or a press. The fee is $75. The classes will happen at Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 U.S. Highway 101 South. It’s the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Bridge Street in downtown Cloverdale. For more information or to reserve a space contact Marilyn at 503-812-9866 or email burkhardtmab@gmail. com<mailto:burkhardtmab@ gmail.com. Our birthdays for this week will be listed in next week’s column.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Concerned about bullying

I am concerned about our schools in Tillamook County, there seems to be issues of bulliyng in our schools and no one doing anything about it, teachers are looking the other way, not doing anything about

complaints from parents or students, they make excuses for what’s going on and dont address the problem. Meanwhile the students being bullied are not wanting to attend grades are falling teachers are failing our

students by allowing things to get worse iam pulling my student out of this school district and going to online schooling pretty sad that this is the only thing to do, isolate the students that are being bullied not fare to

them because nobody wants to take the time to correct the problem . The bullies are the ones who should be punished.

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2024 Brings New Ideas to Tillamook County Historical Society history of one of our major industries and an historic community. Both books have enjoyed brisk sales and attracting a new generation of readers. 2024 will bring a long overdue second edition of Dr. Huckleberry’s story of pioneer medicine in Garibaldi and further revisions of the Whitney book. A second edition of Historical Markers of Tillamook County is also in the works. We are also marketing the Pioneer Association’s three-part se-

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The new year is bringing new projects and new energy to the Tillamook County Historical Society. With 90 plus members, a new website, several new books, and a variety of projects, we are breathing new life into exploring the history of our county. 2023 brought the publication of the Whitney Lumber and the Tierra Del Mar memoirs, highlighting a deep

ries of Tillamook Memories. All our titles are available on our new website, https://tillamookhistory.org as well as offered at the Tillamook Pioneer Museum. Cemetery headstone restoration is the passion of a number of our members, who are currently working on the Bay City IOOF cemetery. Information on finding graves around Tillamook County and nationally is available on the phone app, Find A Grave. It is easy to be a contributor to that

growing data base. We are adding to the collection of historical photos on historical buildings in Cloverdale, through a generous grant from Tillamook Coast. That tourist-funded organization also provided funds for our website development, through their annual marketing grant program. The Old Wheeler Hotel offered us an informative tour in 2023, with many stories of its extensive history as a hotel and medical clinic. We’ve offered historical

walking tours of downtown Tillamook in the past, and placed informative signs on historically significant buildings and sites, and continually add to our book selections. The Tillamook County Historical Society was founded in 1984 to bring together those persons interested in preserving the history of Tillamook County. We invite your participation and membership in our vibrant organization. Our 40th anniversary will be celebrated in May

with a fresh exhibit at the Pioneer Museum. The exhibit will also celebrate the 90th anniversaries of the Pioneer Museum and the Tillamook County Pioneer Association. We are grateful to the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association for a marketing grant, which is funding our new website. Contact us at https:// tillamookhistory.org and e-mail at tillamookhistory@ gmail.com.

OBITUARIES Greg Allan White Greg Alan White passed away peacefully at the age of 47 on January 11th surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends in Tigard. He was truly a bright light burned out too soon and deeply loved by all that knew him. Greg, a lifelong Oregonian, was born in Tillamook to parents Richard and Darlene (Schmidt) White. He graduated from Tillamook High School in 1994 and moved to Albany, Oregon where his Mom, Darlene, had long time family ties to the community. Eager to start his professional career, Greg attended Linn Benton Community College before continuing on at Oregon State University studying mechanical engineering. An entrepreneur at heart and always one to see possibilities, Greg left Oregon State to start his own successful telecommunications company. This started his passion for technology where Greg would teach himself software development leading to a lengthy career in the software industry. Among his multiple roles was an executive position as Senior Vice President of Technology and Operations at Passport Online where he worked for nearly 20 years before finishing his career at Radar Online. Greg’s propensity to accomplish anything he put his mind to and his ability

to be teach himself many new skills earned him the nickname by his friends of “Mega Greg” for his uncanny ability to build or create nearly anything. This included car restoration of his Mom’s 1968 Mercury Cougar, wood working, playing guitar and many other creative endeavors that he pursued throughout his lifetime. His life motto was “how hard can it be” and Greg’s creative mind knew no bounds, stoked by an insatiable curiosity for the world around him, seeing possibilities at every turn. This motto was matched by his positive, outgoing spirit and a sense of humor that was appreciated by his family and friends. Greg considered one of his greatest blessings to be marrying Amanda in 2011 on the ocean shores of Maui, Hawaii. The two enjoyed a 13-year marriage filled with deep friendship, love, humor, adventure, and guided by their faith.

Marcia Gayle Simmons As an outdoor enthusiast, Greg found joy in pursuing many hobbies that connected him to nature from hiking, bike riding and most recently, Greg and Amanda enjoyed travel trailer adventures around Oregon. He is survived by his wife Amanda and his parents Richard and Darlene White; his brother Rik White and wife Nadine. In June of 2022, Greg was diagnosed with ALS. While this was a heavy burden to bear, he leaned on his faith in God, seeing the blessings that were given each day since his diagnosis. His faith, strength, and courage were evident to everyone who came in contact with him as he progressed in his journey with this disease. Greg was not defined by ALS, but the disease helped him define some things in life more clearly on what really mattered most including a deep gratitude and love for his family and friends. The entire team at ALS Northwest proved to be an incredible source of support and provided an abundance of resources as Greg navigated the disease. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to ALS Northwest in his name to help support other families with ALS. A celebration of life will be held February 7th at Tumwater Ballroom in Oregon City at 11 a.m.

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Marcia Gayle Simmons, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1952, in Tillamook, Oregon to Virgil and Delores Staben. Marcia Gayle Simmons was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness and unwavering compassion. Her infectious smile brought joy and comfort to all who knew her, and her memory will continue to inspire and uplift those whose lives she touched. In addition to being a devoted spouse to Kenneth Jr. Simmons (Bing), Marcia Gayle Simmons was a dedicated mother to Erin Schwend, Tanya Lea and Troy Larson. She found great joy in nurturing and guiding her family, and her love and wisdom will forever be cherished. Professionally, Marcia Gayle Simmons made significant contributions as a

park ranger and then became the office manager for Oregon State Parks for over 35 years. She was a bookkeeper for Sacred Heart Church for several years, and many years helping at H & R Block and serving on the election board here in Tillamook at the County Courthouse. Her passion and expertise enriched the lives of those she served, and her impact will be felt for years to come. Marcia Gayle Simmons enjoyed making stamping up cards with her friends, and she found comfort in giving gifts and helping others anyway she

could. She is also survived by her mother Delores Staben, her siblings Marc and Pat Staben, Ron and Diane Staben, Marianne and Jerry Sutherland. She will also be missed by her beloved son in-laws Carl Schwend, Tony Lea and daughter in-law Kim Larson, nieces and nephews Shawrron and Dale Searls, Charlene and Jeff Golightly, Shauna and Derek Staben and many great nieces and nephews. Her many grandchildren that she loved and adored are Jessica Jordan, Emily Schwend, Spencer and Seth Wehinger. Her great grandchildren are Brody Schwend, Hadley and Laken Jordan, Neil, Olivia and Nash Kramer. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Marcia Gayle Simmons life will be held on February 18th at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in the Wirick Hall. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. May she rest in peace.

Mark Gerow Wiegardt Nov. 26, 1955 ~ Jan. 16, 2024

Mark Gerow Wiegardt passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2024, at the age of 68, surrounded by his family after a six-year battle with cancer. Mark was born on November 26, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the first of five children to Dobby and Lila Wiegardt. He had a childhood full of adventure on the Long Beach Peninsula. During his years at Ilwaco High School, Mark earned his Eagle Scout rank and enjoyed athletics and drama. He attended the University of Washington as a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity, where he rowed crew, earned an economics degree, and most importantly, became a lifelong Husky. Mark entered the family business as a fourthgeneration oyster farmer at Wiegardt Bros. before moving to Kona, Hawaii, to start a new site for Taylor Shellfish Farms. In 2012, Mark began working at his own oyster farm, Pearl Point Oyster. A hunter, traveler, and community builder, Mark, along with his wife Sue, hosted numerous exchange students over the course of 30-plus

years. He was a member of the PCSGA, where his oyster farming wisdom will serve generations to come. He was known for his sense of humor, hard work ethic, and perhaps most of all, his generosity. Mark never met a stranger or a clock he didn’t like. Mark is survived by his

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wife Sue; his children, Ashley Phipps (Danny), Jarrod, Max, and Isabela; his parents, Dobby and Lila Wiegardt; his siblings, Eric, Todd, and Karen; several nieces and nephews; and his two granddaughters, Alex and Cora. He was preceded in death by his sister Teresa and his many dogs, especially Bear. A celebration of life will be held for Mark on February 10 from 12-4 p.m. at the Schooner Restaurant in Netarts, Oregon. All are welcome. Donations may be made in Mark’s name to fundamaya.org, a charity Mark worked extensively with over many years to support children and families in Guatemala.

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STEAM coach volunteer training

You don’t have to be an expert, just someone who is passionate about helping students learn Support experiential STEAM education opportunities for Tillamook County K-12 students by becoming a volunteer STEAM Coach! This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support environmental education school programs for Tillamook County students in Spring 2024. Across the county, a partnership of 20 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineer-

ing, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the TC STEAM Partnership offers students numerous experiential education programs including environmental science field trips, farm-to-table school gardens, science fairs, cultural programming, research projects, professional development, and more. Each year, hundreds of students participate in these programs, which are made possible by volunteer STEAM Coaches. In order to offer these

community-enriching programs, the TC STEAM Partnership needs volunteer STEAM Coaches to fulfill numerous volunteer roles. STEAM Coaches are people who believe all students should be able to learn about STEAM subjects through educational experiences that are hands-on and inquirybased. This training will include an orientation session for new STEAM Coach volunteers, a discussion group focused on past volunteer experiences for

returning STEAM Coaches, a catered lunch, and hands-on demonstrations of upcoming field trip activities. Hands-on Activity Demonstrations may include: • Clam Investigation on Tillamook Bay • Marine Animal Identification • Wave Energy Presentation • MATE Underwater Robotics

• Air Dry Clay Fossil Activity • Coastal Animal Traits Activity • Solar Powered Cars Demonstration

learn about future opportunities, please contact Rachel@ tbnep.org.

When: Tuesday February 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse 1209 Bay Lane Garibaldi, OR 97118 For questions about this training or if you cannot make it but would like to

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Stewardship Day: Winter Planting Event Help revitalize the campground at Cape Lookout State Park with Oregon State Parks and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS. We are looking for volunteers to help us plant native vegetation in and around the campground. These plants will act as a barrier between campsites while providing beneficial services to wildlife and the ecosystem. Lend a hand at digging, plantings, removing nonnative vegetation in the res-

toration areas, and mulching around newly established plants. If possible, we ask participants to provide their own: • Work gloves • Hand pruners • Shovels (some will be provided by the park) • Appropriate gear for the Oregon Coast in February • Lunch • Reusable water bottle

• Mug or thermos for hot beverages Be prepared for dynamic, winter weather on the Oregon coast. This event is family-friendly. Participants are welcome to come for all or any portion of the day that works for their schedule. This opportunity is an explore nature take-action event! Explore Nature Series events are hosted by a consortium of volun-

teer community and nonprofit organizations, and are meaningful nature-based experiences that highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. We understand everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently and are open to working with anyone needing additional support. We will adjust the

restoration duties to meet the needs of participants, however, we have limited capacity. Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs and/or find a way for you or your group to have fun participating in our events. Questions: Info@netartsbaywebs.org When: Tuesday February 6th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey

Creek Road Tillamook, OR 97141 Pre-registration will speed up event check-in and help us gather needed supplies. Register at: https://www.https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ stewardship-day-plantingevent-tickets-803511944857 ?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more and sign up on our website (www. netartsbaywebs.org/events).

Nehalem Bay Garden Club welcomes new members and volunteers Calling all plant lovers!

The Nehalem Bay Garden Club will be 74 years young on March 1st 2024! A very active group of 32 members is keeping this vibrant group going and the Club is always open to new members. So if gardening is in your blood, or an interest that you would like to explore, please consider checking them out. The Club is especially seeking help

with its annual Plant Sale in May. No gardening experience is required, only an interest in learning and community service programs. More info about the sale below. The current mission of Nehalem Bay Garden Club is “To cultivate knowledge and love of gardening through educational programs and activities; to aid in the protection of the environment, native plants and wildlife; and to

support public service through garden related organizations and volunteer opportunities.” The Club Objective from the 1978/79 yearbook was “To stimulate the knowledge and love for gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees, plants and birds.” So the legacy continues. The Club meets most months on the 4th Tuesday at 1:30 at the Calvary Bible Church in Manzanita across

from the library. Membership is not required to attend meetings and all are welcome. For those interested in becoming a member it only requires paying the $10 annual dues. We hope you will join us for our Feb. 27 meeting. It will feature a local favorite speaker at 1:30. Ketzel Levine will present “Strategies for Thirsty Plants: Some Just Gotta Go” After six years as director of the Hoffman’s Wonder Garden, Ketzel is ready to trade in quite a few beloved but thirsty plants for those that have particular super powers: a tolerance for winter wet and summer dry. Her presentation will offer us a look at what’s in and what’s

out this coming year in the Wonder Garden. Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s big project is an annual plant sale the weekend of Mother’s Day. This year it will be May 11th and 12th. Proceeds from the annual plant sale are given to local organizations that meet the mission of the Club. We have been donating to the community for over 20 years. Since 2020 alone the Club has awarded grants totaling $12,300. The months leading up to the sale, starting in February, are busy ones mainly starting seeds and potting up plants. Since many hands make light work, anyone interested in helping is very welcome. The

Club meets most Tuesdays at the sale site, getting hands dirty and laughing a lot as the work is done. Please email barbaraandchuck@ nehalemtel.net if you would like to know more about these work/play parties or about the Garden Club. The 1978/79 yearbook Conservation Pledge “I give my Pledge as an American to save And Faithfully to defend from Waste the natural resources of My Country - its Forests, Waters And Wildlife.” Words to live by in 2024.

Oregon Coastal Caucus still concerned about offshore wind

Art for the Heart: A Community Celebration of the Heart and Artist Reception Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, 1–3 p.m. North County Recreation District (NCRD) 38155 9th St., Nehalem Please join us for the artist reception featuring artwork for sale by local artists, live music by Ivan Danalich, classical guitarist, and delicious, heart-healthy refreshments. All ages are welcome. The show will be on display at the NCRD gallery throughout February. You may purchase artwork in advance of the reception through the NCRD office. Art pieces will be marked as sold and may be taken home Friday, March 1 during NCRD business hours.

Lawmakers representing Oregon’s coastal communities reiterated their concerns about offshore wind development to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in a strongly worded letter last week. Organized as the Oregon Coastal Caucus, the January 19 letter urging BOEM to prioritize the concerns of coastal community members and current ocean users was signed by seven Oregon legislators. They are Rep. David Gomberg, Sen. Dick Anderson, Sen. David Brock Smith, Sen. Suzanne Weber, Rep. Boomer Wright, Rep. Cyrus Javadi, and Rep. Court Boice. “We cannot move forward with offshore wind in Oregon until the needs and concerns of these groups have been addressed,” the letter stated, noting opposition from the fishing industry, marine scientists, engineers, environmentalists, tribal governments, and coastal municipalities. This isn’t the first time the Coastal Caucus has gone on the record with their dissatisfaction with the federal

agency’s process. In May of 2022, the legislators pointed out widespread concerns and urged BOEM, among other things, to slow down the process in order to better hear and respond to concerns, locate wind turbines in deeper water, and engage in a full review of potential impacts on marine habitat, marine birds and mammals, and environmental impacts. In 2023, the group voiced its support for Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s call for a “pause” on the offshore wind process, which was co-signed by U.S. Senators Wyden and Merkley, as well as U.S. Representatives Hoyle and Bonamici. Caucus members were not satisfied that BOEM was listening and responding to concerns. In its most recent letter, the group pointed out that, in 2023, opportunities for in-person public comment “were limited to the south coast, ignoring the central coast where a significant proportion of the commercial fishing community is based.” Lawmakers pointed out that the seafood industry

supports more than 7,000 full-time jobs. They shared the concerns expressed by many since offshore wind discussions began that “a new use of the ocean should not come at the cost of existing uses and resources that provide benefits to food security and the economies of Oregon coastal communities.” Heather Mann, executive director of Midwater Trawlers Cooperative, expressed her appreciation for the unwavering commitment of the Oregon Coastal Caucus to represent the concerns of constituents. “We want to remind BOEM at every stage of this lengthy and worrying process that Oregonians will not be simply ignored or run over by outside interests. Our concerns have not been addressed and we are grateful for the Oregon Coastal Caucus and this reminder to BOEM that we aren’t backing down,” she said. To read the full letter from the Oregon Coastal Caucus, visit the “news” page of midwatertrawlers.org.

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Tillamook County Wellness: Behavior change with Michelle Jenck MICHELLE JENCK, M.ED. Certified Behavior Change Coach

Intro to Behavior Change, Part 1 Every day we hear the results of another study, telling us what is making us unhealthy. Eat this, don’t eat that. Move like this, not like that. There are, of course, good reasons to become educated about making healthier choices. We are on an unsustainable track both for our own health and for the economic health of our nation. In all reality, our health care crisis – the skyrocketing cost to treat preventable, chronic disease – is a greater threat to our survival than global climate change. As with all things, though, we have made the solution far too complicated for the average person to comprehend. Let’s get down to the fundamentals. First, we simply have to become more aware of our own habits. How do I feel when I eat this and don’t eat that? How do I feel when I walk up a flight of stairs? How much energy do I have? If the answers to these questions are not the ones you’d like, then it is probably time to start making some changes. Change is hard. Crazy hard. It’s really inconvenient. That’s how we got into this mess in the first place. It is human nature to take the path of least resistance. It takes time and effort to change the way we live our lives. For most of us, this is where we end up – in a state of knowing we need to do something but not believing that we can really do anything about it. To be successful, we need to make the changes to our habits small, easy-to-adopt, and enjoyable. Behavior Change 101, Part 2 Awareness. This is where it all starts. We have to stop and look within ourselves to even begin to understand

what is and isn’t working. This goes for health and nutrition but also for relationships, self-esteem, work performance, you name it. What is the famous saying? The first step is admitting you have a problem. You don’t have to become a Yogi (yoga instructor, not the bear) to become aware. You don’t have to take special classes (although that might help). You don’t have to change the kind of person you are (although you probably will in the end). You just need to be open to the idea of changing. We see things more clearly when we take a step back and give them our undivided attention. Take a few moments each day to breathe. Just be. Relax. In doing so, the busyness of the world, the noise of our self-talk, the daily to do list, they all disappear and we are simply let with ourselves and the truth. Layers of thought, emotion, and even traumatic events are often responsible for the “disease” that causes disease. Without going through this process, it may not matter what changes we make to our nutrition or exercise habits. Our bodies seek balance. This applies to our emotional state as well. When we are out of balance, there are a whole host of physiological processes that go off-line as well. Unfortunately, the typical American lifestyle does not lend itself to mind-body balance. It can seem overwhelming to understand what is out of balance and what we need to do about it. This is where awareness is key. At some point, most of us have tried to determine how many calories, grams of protein, fats or carbohydrates or how many minutes of high or low intensity exercise we should be getting each day. And, statistics show that this hasn’t worked out so well for most of us at all. So, how do we identify and make the changes we need to make? Pay attention to your own body and mind. What you think and feel,

what you read, and what you hear others say all provide clues if you are tuned in. Listen to that voice in your head, that gut instinct that kicks in and says, “Hey, that’s what I need to do. I can do that.” I call it the WhenHarry- Met-Sally-Moment – “I’ll have what she’s having.” Pay attention to what inspires you and follow that thread. Tips for Successful Behavior Change, Part 3 Why we want to make changes is almost as important as what we want to change. The “why” often determines our chances for success. If we are making a change for our spouse or boss, or as a quick fix (think high school reunion), we might not be as emotionally invested as we need to be successful over the long term. You need to have good reasons to make any lasting change. Maybe it is to be around to see your kids or grandkids grow up or maybe it is about improving your quality of life. Whatever it is, it needs to be meaningful to you. Setting SMART goals is key to successful behavior change. SMART is an acronym for research-based characteristics that significantly increase the likelihood of reaching one’s goals. They should be: • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time-Bound For example, if I want to walk two miles a day but am currently completely sedentary, I need to break down my goal into manageable pieces. I also need to be realistic. How far can I, and more importantly, will I, walk each day. Maybe it is just a daily walk to my mailbox for the first week. Then, I can walk to the end of the block, then three blocks, and so on until I have achieved my goal. It is important to set

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Pirates lose heartbreaker in overtime WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Neah-Kah-Nie boys’ basketball team lost a close game at home against the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers on January 23, falling 50-46 in overtime. The Pirates led much of the game, but a buzzerbeating three from the Tigers sent the game to overtime where they were able to build a small but decisive margin. Ivan Dante and Anthony Allen led the Pirates offensively, scoring 19 and 16 points, respectively. The game started with both teams cold from the field with the only basket in the first two minutes a shortrange lay-in from Dante. The Tigers got on the board with one free throw before Allen scored four straight to stretch the Pirate lead to 6-1 midway through the first.

Yamhill-Carlton remained ice cold from the field and Dante’s height thwarted their attempts to penetrate as the Pirates built their lead to double digits behind continued strong play from Allen and points in the paint from Dante. As the final minute and a half of the quarter came, the Tigers finally found some success in transition and at the end of one the score was 13-7. Yamhill-Carlton trimmed the lead to four early in the second but the Pirates settled down and pushed it back to eight as Dante continued to dominate the interior. A Tiger three cut the lead to 21-16 with four to go in the half, and the teams played to a stalemate for the rest of the half to send the game to the break with the score at 25-18. Yamhill-Carlton came out of the gates hot to start the

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sist from Dante. The Pirates led by four halfway through the quarter and continued to maintain the narrow margin but were unable to create any more daylight, heading into the fourth up 32-29. Both teams were cold again in the early minutes of the final quarter, and with five minutes remaining the Pirates led 36-32, with the only baskets coming from Dante in the paint. As time ticked by the score remained the same until another Dante lay-in with two and a half

minutes left after which the Tigers scored four straight to cut the lead to 38-36 entering the final two minutes. The score was the same heading into the final minute as both teams’ offenses continued to struggle. A Pirate turnover and foul with just over 30 seconds left sent a Tiger to the line with the chance to tie the game but he went 1-for-2 to cut the lead to 1, forcing Yamhill Carlton to foul. Jonathan Dana stepped to the line for NeahKah-Nie and went 1-for-2 as well, to extend the lead to two with 27 seconds to go. A foul called on Dante again gave the Tigers a chance to tie it from the line with ten seconds left but the shooter again went 1-for-2, leaving the pirates ahead 3938, with possession. A quick foul sent Allen to the line where he drilled both to give Neah-Kah-Nie the threepoint lead with nine seconds left but Yamhill-Carlton hit a buzzer-beating three to send the game to overtime tied at 41. Halfway through the four-minute overtime period, each team had only managed one field goal and the game was tied at 43, but YamhillCarlton hit a three-pointer to take the lead shortly after. Dante responded with two

free throws to cut the lead back to one and the score stood at 46-45 as the final minute began. Yamhill-Carlton sunk a midrange jumper to push the lead back to three and NeahKah-Nie came up empty on its next possession, sending the game to the line for the Tigers. Yamhill-Carltong came up 0-for-2 from the line and the Pirates grabbed the rebound before calling a quick timeout for a last chance to send the game to a second overtime with 11 seconds left. The Tigers fouled Allen and he sunk the first free throw before intentionally missing the second, with Dante grabbing the rebound but coming up just short on the put back attempt, leaving the tigers to win 50-46 after sinking two final free throws. Following the loss, Neah-Kah-Nie was 10-5 on the season and 3-2 in league play, but the Pirates bounced back with a 62-34 road win over Riverdale on January 25. They were scheduled for games against Corbett on January 27, and Banks on January 29, with results unavailable at the time of press, and for a home game against Warrenton on February 2.

Lady Pirates win nail-biter WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

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Nestucca drops close game to Clatskanie WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Nestucca High School boys’ basketball team lost a home game against the Clatskanie Tigers 40-36 on January 25. The Bobcats struggled to build an offensive rhythm throughout the game, with Eagan Ortis leading the scoring with 10 points, and late turnovers cost them a shot at the win. The early stages of the game saw both teams struggling to get a basket, as Ortis had all four of Nestucca’s points and the Bobcats trailed by one, 4-5, with four minutes gone in the first. The Bobcats took a lead with a successful and-one play from

Eagan Ortis shoots over the outstretched arms of a Clatskanie defender.

Henry Ozuna shortly later and stretched it to five with a Reno three. For the rest of the quarter Nestucca clung

to the lead as both teams struggled with turnovers and cold shooting, and the score stood at 12-8 after one.

The game remained choppy as the second quarter got under way and with four minutes remaining in the first half, Nestucca was ahead 15-10. Reno chipped in five straight points for the Bobcats to stretch the lead to double digits as one minute ticked by but the Tigers rallied with four points in the last minute to cut the lead to 20-14 at the half. Nestucca’s offensive struggles continued after the break and Clatskanie took advantage, scoring five straight and cutting the lead to three before a Pedro Sandoval three stemmed the run and pushed the lead to 25-19 halfway through the period. A Tiger three cut the lead in half moments later and a

layup cut it to one before an Ozuna layup ended the run. Clatskanie again scored four points in the final minute of the quarter to narrow the lead to 29-28 entering the fourth. The Tigers took a lead with a midrange floater on the first possession of the quarter, but Kenneth Blackburn stepped up with five points in a row for the Bobcats to retake a four-point advantage. After that both offenses again stalled out and with four minutes remaining Nestucca was still clinging to a 34-32 advantage. An Ortis floater pushed the lead back to four but a Clatskanie three cut it to one and a onefor-two trip to the line tied the game entering the final minute.

The Tigers took a twopoint lead with free throws with 30 seconds left and an offensive foul call on Nestucca gave Clatskanie the ball back and another trip to the line gave them a threepoint edge with 18 seconds left. A turnover on a travel call forced the Bobcats to foul to extend the game and a one-for-two trip to the line made it a two-possession game, with the Tigers holding on to win 40-36. The loss dropped the Bobcats to 5-11 on the season and 1-5 league play heading into a matchup against Knappa on January 25 (result unavailable), before road games at Gaston, Faith Bible and Mannahouse Academy.

Lady Bobcats stretch win streak to eight WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Nestucca High School’s girls’ basketball team maintained an undefeated mark in league play against the Clatskanie Tigers, with a dominant 64-29 win at home on January 25. The Bobcats’ defense completely shut down Clatskanie’s attack and the trio of Makayla Webber and sisters Taylor and Hailee Knight combined for 47 points as Nestucca ran away with the game. Nestucca started the game strong with five straight unanswered points and had

extended that lead to 8-2 halfway through the quarter as Clatskanie’s offense struggled with the Bobcats’ staunch defense. Webber scored five straight with a three pointer and steal for an easy layup to push the lead to double digits shortly later and though the offense sputtered, two late, successful trips to the line from Autumn Rist and Rylee Armstrong stretched the Nestucca lead to 17-5 at the end of one. The Bobcats’ defense continued to frustrate Clatskanie early in the second quarter as their offense rediscovered its rhythm, putting up seven straight to start the

Makayla Webber attacking the Tigers’ basket.

quarter and by the time four minutes remained in the half Nestucca’s lead had grown to 29-6. The Bobcats continued to extend the advantage as their defense suffocated the

Tigers, with the visitors only managing two field goals in the half and heading to the break trailing 34-9. Both offenses struggled as the second half got underway

but after two scoreless minutes the Bobcats scored eight quick points with a three and transition layup from Hailee Knight followed by a three from her sister, Taylor, and after four minutes Nestucca’s lead had grown to 46-12. The Bobcats continued to roll as the quarter progressed, with the Knight sisters finishing the quarter with a combined 16 points, nine for Hailee and seven for Taylor, and Nestucca had a comfortable 54-17 lead heading into the final frame. As the clock ran, Nestucca slowed their pace slightly and the lead had shrunk slightly to 59-23 as four

minutes ticked by en route to a final score of 64-29. Taylor Knight led the Bobcats in scoring with 17 points, while Webber put up 16 and Hailee Knight chipped in 14. The win extended the Bobcats’ win streak to eight games and improved their record to 13-3 on the season and 6-0 on league play. They had a showdown with the Knappa Loggers on January 26 (result unavailable at time of press) and were headed into a busy week with matchups at Gaston, Faith Bible and Mannahouse Academy ahead of a Friday home matchup against Vernonia.

THS swimmers stand out at Molalla Invitational DAVID RICHMOND

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Tillamook swimmers are peaking at the right time as they continued to make noise and turn heads at the Molalla Invitational on January 20. Tillamook was one of 13 teams participating in the competition, and the whole point of going to a meet of this caliber is to put your swimmers up against some of the best out there. The meet featured teams from several different classifications from all over western and eastern Oregon and comprised two meets within one day as the athletes swam preliminaries in the morning and finals in the afternoon. Tillamook rose to the occasion once again with 15 entries

into finals, 15 relay personal records, 34 overall personal records, an individual win, nine top-five finishes and the best 4A relay teams participating in the 200-medley and 400-free relays. The boys placed fourth overall in the meet. Jack Sappington led the team with fantastic performances, wowing the crowd in the 200 Freestyle. Swimming in second place most of the race against a Silverton swimmer to his right and a Wilsonville swimmer to his left, Sappington pulled even with the leader at the last turn. All three swimmers came off the final turn in a virtual tie. As they swam neck and neck over the final 25 yards, the crowd stood and began to cheer. Sappington found an extra gear in the final 10 yards to out touch both 5A swimmers and notched a three-second

personal best with the effort. Later in the meet he came back in the 100 breaststroke and dropped another 1.5 seconds off his personal best to put up the second-best time in school history. We are officially on school record watch in the breaststroke. The current record by Denver Sheets has stood for almost 40 years and Sappington has it within reach. At one point in the meet, teammate Landon Munly looked over and said, “Jack is just built different than everyone else.” It’s difficult to find a more passionate swimmer or as hard of a worker. The quartet of Munly, Sappington, Wyatt Swart and Brandon Hudgeon made impressive gains in their 200-medley relay. The boys improved by 3 seconds over the course of prelims and finals and swam to a second-

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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

Cloverdale ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 34560 Parkway Dr., (mailing: P.O. Box 9) Cloverdale, OR 97112 (503) 392-3685 Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday No Mass Sunday (10:30 a.m.) Weekdays: Friday (11 a.m.) Confessions: By appointment

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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!

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NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626 Pastor Sam McRae Sunday 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.

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229 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!

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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 CHURCH OF CHRIST TILLAMOOK 2506 1st Street, (503) 842-4393 Preacher: Larry Owens Sunday: Adult Classes & Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Enter to worship…Leave to serve. TILLAMOOK NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549 Pastor Josh Myers Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s activities: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives. Pastor K.W. Oster

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com Pastor Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the live music. Bible studies and an assortment of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE! ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753 Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213 Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome. OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH 2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446 Pastor Kevin Birdsong Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com 10 a.m. Worship Sundays & Wednesdays Everyone is welcome; Bienvenidos

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555 www.tillamookchristiancenter.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sunday) 3 p.m. Bi-Lingual Service (Sunday) Bible Studies and small groups available during the week. TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182 tillamookadventist.net Pastor Tim Mayne Kid’s Program: Saturdays 10 a.m. Sabbath Service: Saturdays 11 a.m. or live on church FB page Weekly Bible Study: Tues 7 p.m. Lower Level & on FB Community Services: Tues & Thurs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christian Radio Station: KGLS-LP 99.1 FM Handicap accessible All are Welcome!! SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647 email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com www.tillamoooksacredheart.org Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) Spanish (12:30 p.m.) Weekdays: Tuesday (5 p.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.) Wednesday (Spanish) (5 p.m.) First Saturday each month: (10:30 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.) ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-2242 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow us on Facebook: St. John’s UCC Tillamook Handicapped accessible TILLAMOOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Service 11 a.m Pastor AJ Wollf/Lynne 3803 12th St., (503) 842-2224 Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon./Tues./Wed. ADA accessible. Contact the church office (503) 842-2224 if transportation is needed. Worship online www.TillamookUMC.org. All are welcome and cherished here.

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20340 RO Richards Road, Beaver, OR 97108 MLS#23-450 $275,000 Single wide manufactured home with Nestucca River frontage! The perfect fisherman’s weekend retreat! .69 acre lot with approximately of 150 feet of river frontage. Nice 24ft x 18ft shop makes for lots of storage. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, 588 square feet. This property could make a great full-time residence, or use it as a part time getaway. Plenty of extra parking for boats, RV’s, etc. Come take a look today!

34460 Bridge Street, Cloverdale, OR 97112 MLS#23-519 $329,900 Charming home located in the heart of Cloverdale! Many upgrades have been done to this 1920s home such as luxury vinyl plank flooring, 2 ductless heat pumps and more. 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a bonus room downstairs which is currently being used as an extra bedroom. The large fenced backyard works great for kids and pets. Plenty of extra storage throughout the home and in the garage. Great investment opportunity as well as a good option for first time homebuyers. The home’s conveniently located a short drive to the beaches of Pacific City. Call today to schedule a showing!

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

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

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4520 Salmon Street, Bay City, OR 97107 MLS#24-17 $895,000 25330 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR 97141 MLS#23-546 $375,000 Cozy Wilson riverfront cabin, located in the private community of The Narrows! 19TH CENTURY BAY FRONT CHARMER! A unique opportunity to own a very well maintained 1880s home on nearly one acre of Bay Front property. On Come and enjoy the views of the river from the front deck. This 1 bed 1.5 the property you’ll find a work shop, plus a yurt which is being used as a bath cabin would make for a perfect fishing retreat, or you could use it as a successful short term rental. The home was remodeled in 2012, however full time residence. Many updates have been done over the past couple of you’ll still find many of the original features, such as the stained glass entry years such as new metal roofs on the home and garage, 6 inch gutters with way doors, window/door trim work and more. Downstairs you’ll find a very leaf guards, vinyl windows, sliding glass door, and more. In the detached garage you’ll find plenty of storage space and the half bathroom. Upstairs is spacious master suite, while upstairs you have 3 bedrooms plus a half bath. Propane fire place and ductless heat pump in the living room ensure that a loft area which could be used for additional sleeping or just extra storage. you’ll stay warm on the cold winter days. The yurt is complete with a full Property is served by The Narrows Water Cooperative and an onsite septic system. CCR’s apply. Short term rentals aren’t allowed in the community. Call kitchen, bathroom, propane fireplace and hot tub. Amazing views of Tillamook bay and all it has to offer! Call today for more details! today for more details.

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

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

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“Hi, my name is Kira. A few weeks ago, three other kitties and I were dumped out into the cold and wet by people we trusted. Lucky for us, a nice lady couldn’t stand by and leave out in that weather. Even though she knew that because of some health issues, she couldn’t keep us, she took us in while she searched for help. She contacted United Paws of Tillamook. All of their foster parents were full at the time, but they made room for us. I went to be with a nice Paws lady. I was warm, dry, and well fed. The other three happily went to their forever homes. I was having weight issues, so I stayed where I am. It was okay with me. I was fat and happy, especially fat. Try as I might, I could not lose weight, as you can tell from my picture. Well, a little over ten days ago, I got a big surprise when these three little guys dropped in and decided to stay. They like to snuggle with me, especially when it’s time to eat. My foster mom assures me that when they’re old enough, they will go to their forever homes, and someone she calls the vet will help me retire from motherhood and then, I’ll find my very own forever home. I know that you’ll want me or one of the babies for your very own, but don’t submit an application yet. It’s way too early. I’ll let you know when it’s time.” This story is repeated many times, year-round in Tillamook County. If you would like to help, contact United Paws of Tillamook to volunteer or donate. Remember the weather event that we just went through. Lots of homeless cats and kittens went through it, too, outside and unprotected. Yes, you can help. Visit our facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/unitedpaws

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