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Weber talks walk out EXCLUSIVE O RIGINAL

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State Senator Suzanne Weber has been participating in a protracted walkout from the ongoing legislative session in Salem along with Republican and Independent colleagues. The group are objecting to the illegibility of bill summaries, House Bill 2002, which aimed to protect reproductive rights and gender affirming care in the state, and what Weber characterizes as a larger muffling of Republican voices.

Even as the group pledges to return to address budget bills before the end of the session in June, many, including Weber have accrued more than 10 absences, which would disqualify them from running for reelection under Measure 113. But Republicans claim that the measure is invalid and have promised to challenge it in court, going so far as to start a political action committee to fundraise around the issue.

“I put a lot of thought into it and I believe that what I’m doing is right,” Weber said. “I believe that what I’m doing is constitutional and I guess I laid it all on the line, didn’t I?”

According to Weber, the main catalyst for the walkout was the discovery by a Republican staffer of a 1979 law that requires summaries of proposed bills to be written at an eighth-grade reading level.

Weber says that this resonated with her as she has had experiences with constituents who were unable to determine proposed bills’ purposes. “A lot of bills are written in legalese,” Weber said. “There’s a lot of numbers referring to other laws, other bills, other situations, and if you don’t have that right at your fingertips you don’t really understand what all the bill is doing or not doing.”

These concerns over comprehensibility were exacerbated when HB 2002 came before the senate. The summary of the bill, which would expand protections for abortions and gender affirming care, was written at a college level, according to Weber.

Weber and Republicans also felt that the bill covered too broad a variety of topics. It had “a lot of things that need to be taken separately analyzed, given their own ability to speak to the people and find out what they want, need or like,” Weber said.

The frustrations over HB 2002 and the bill summary issue combined with what Weber described the ongoing “disheartening” effect of having little voice in the legislative process.

“The Republicans had an agenda that they felt was really bipartisan when we started this

A group of veterans stand in front of the Oregon Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall at the Second Street Plaza in Tillamook on May 26. The wall contains the names of Oregon service members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. The wall was transported to Tillamook and assembled by the Vietnam Veterans of America Umpqua Valley Chapter 805 and arrived with a police escort.

session,” Weber said. “We had the pledge of working in a bipartisan way from both sides but we found that our agenda was completely sacked.”

These factors led the Republicans to begin their walkout in early May, and while talks are ongoing with Democrats, there is no end in sight. Republicans have pledged that they will return to pass a budget and “bipartisan” bills before the session ends on June 25.

Republican Senators have been going to the capital to attend committee meetings and handle other business, after a promise from Governor Tina Kotek not to use the state police to compel them to attend floor sessions.

“We are continuing to work, we are continuing to attend our committee meetings, we are continuing to meet with constituents and we’re working every single day,” Weber said.

“The only thing we are not doing is we are not going to the floor to vote on bills that are going to be coming forward.”

Weber is joined in the walkout by ten other Republican senators and two Independents, leaving the 30-member body three short of its two thirds quorum requirement to hold

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Commissioners decide on charges for East Beaver Creek Road cleanup

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approved solid waste rate raises for four of the five unincorporated franchise areas in the county at their May 24 meeting.

The board also made a final decision on the cost that will be assessed for the removal of excess tires and an illegal road approach at a property on East Beaver Creek Road.

Customers in each of the county’s solid waste disposal franchise areas, except for those served by Nestucca Valley Sanitary Service, will see their rates increased by varying amounts.

Tillamook County Solid Waste Program Manager David McCall said that the increases were made to allow the franchisees to maintain the 8-12% profit margin allowed by

state statute. McCall said that the rate increases varied by the service type as well as the districts, depending on a variety of factors.

An increase was also approved to the rate that the county pays to Dairy Compost Inc. for the disposal of yard waste, which is then combined with manure from local farms to make compost.

Commissioners also approved a request from Health and Human Services Department Administrator Marlene Putman to reallocate $189,000 in Covid relief funds before their expiration at the end of June. According to Putman, those funds had originally been earmarked to hire new staff, but due to recruitment challenges the positions had remained unfilled. This left the funds available for other disaster response efforts, but they needed to be designated before the end of fiscal year 2023.

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ODOT completes public testimony period for Highway 6 study

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The public comment period for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s safety study of Highway 6 concluded on May 26, after offering citizens the opportunity to comment on a bevy of possible upgrades for the highway.

Now, department staff will work to compile a final report for the legislature that combines that feedback with safety data and input from a stakeholder advisory committee by September.

The study was commissioned by the state legislature, in an effort led by then-State Representative Suzanne Weber, to offer recommendations for safety upgrades to the road link between Tillamook and Washington Counties.

Following an initial public comment period to gather feedback on problem areas on the roadway, officials from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) generated a list of potential projects to address those issues for additional feedback.

Projects on the long list fall into one of two general categories: those that could be completed using ODOT’s Statewide Transportation

Improvement Fund and those that would require funding directed by legislative action.

Improvements falling under the former category include adjusting speed limits downward, adding signage to better alert drivers to persistent roadway conditions, congestion areas and problem spots, upgrading reflective signs and road markings through the corridor and adding rumble strips.

Lying a step beyond these improvements, but still potentially within the budget of the statewide fund, were the addition of weather monitoring and alert systems to the highway. This group of proposed upgrades would range in cost from $1,500 per analog road sign to $55,000 for each TripCheck weather monitoring station to $600,000 per digital advance warning sign.

But the more digitally advanced solutions are currently impossible to deploy due to the lack of internet or cellular service across the vast majority of the highway. That lack of connectivity was also listed as a primary concern by those offering feedback, although those concerns lay outside of ODOT’s purview. Another challenge facing improvements on Highway 6 is its low usage relative to other highways maintained by ODOT. According to Ken Shonkwiler, a senior transportation project manager for ODOT in Northwest Oregon, the agency uses a formula that factors in usage and risk to assign funding for improvement projects across the state. Highway 6’s relatively low traffic means that most of those solutions would fall lower on that list, although they would eventually

come up for funding.

The second group of proposed improvements focused on potential major upgrades to the roadway as it passes over the summit of the coast range and would cost significantly more. The stretch of highway between mileposts 28 and 37 experiences landslide activity and offers an opportunity for the addition of passing lanes, which the public identified as being of interest.

Unfortunately, any work to expand or reduce passing lanes would require $40 million in preliminary work to stabilize slopes. Adding to the existing lanes over the summit would cost an additional $32.2 to $61.9 million, while reducing them to turnouts would cost around $5 million. In addition to these rough estimates for improvement work,

ODOT included estimates of $38 million to repair the 18 highestpriority slopes, or $115 million to repair all unstable slopes in the corridor.

It will be up to legislators to decide which action, if any, to take on those more expensive upgrades when they receive the final report in the fall.

Another possibility raised by ODOT for public comment was that of designating some portion of the highway as a safety corridor. That move would provide access to additional state funding for increased law enforcement and double speeding fines over a two-to-ten-mile stretch of the highway. To achieve this designation, the road would have to be shown to meet certain criteria before being considered for approval by the state government.

April and May convictions in Tillamook County criminal court convictions

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On January 12, Jason Scott Miner, 35, pled no contest to one count of aggravated harassment, a class C felony, committed on or about September 3, 2022. Miner was sentenced to two years in prison and two years on probation following his release.

On March 10, Russell Ray Howard, 39, pled no contest to one count of criminal trespass in the second degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about June 27, 2022. Howard was sentenced to time served in jail.

On March 29, Abbigale Michelle Hedley, 38, pled guilty to one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 23, 2022. On May 1, Hedley was sentenced to time served in jail.

On April 17, Sean Michael Richards, 31, pled no contest to one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about April 25, 2022. On May 5, Richards was sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

On April 18, Clinton Eric Branum, 46, pled no contest to one count of theft in the first degree, a class C felony, committed on or about Janu-

ary 18, 2022. Branum was sentenced to 13 months in prison and one year probation upon his release.

On April 24, Kevin James Troudt, 61, pled guilty to one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about March 23. Troudt was placed on bench probation for 12 months.

On April 24, Josse Marie Pyshny, 35, pled no contest to one count of failure to perform the duties of a driver relating to property damage, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 22, 2021. Pyshny was sentenced to time served in jail and her license was suspended for 90 days.

On April 24, Curtis James Cavitt, 50, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about December 4, 2021. Cavitt was sentenced to 48 hours in jail, his driver’s license was suspended for one year and he was placed on probation for 24 months.

On April 25, Chelsea Marie Beeler was found to be in violation of her probation on one count of theft in the first degree, after using or possessing controlled substances, failing to report for probation and failing to undergo an alcohol and controlled substance evaluation. Beeler’s probation was revoked and she was remanded to the custody of the Tillamook County Sheriff for 180 days.

On April 26, Daniel Robert Essary admitted to having contact with his victim, and to consuming and possessing alcohol and a controlled substance, in violation of his probation for assault and attempted strangulation. Essary’s probation was continued but he was sentenced to ten days in jail as a sanction for the probation violation.

On April 27, Jose Maria Sanchez Ponce, 32, pled guilty to one count of criminal mischief in the first degree, a class C felony, committed on or about November 7, 2022. Ponce was scheduled to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On April 27, Jaren Dean Moore, 24, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 3, 2022. Moore was sentenced to 10 days in jail and three years on probation and his driver’s license was suspended for three years.

On April 28, Todd Richard Beauchamp, 56, pled no contest to one count of attempting to commit the class B felony of sexual abuse in the first degree, a class C felony, committed on or about January 1, 2017. Beauchamp was sentenced to 60 days in jail and five years on probation.

On May 3, Kenneth Robert Wirth, Jr., 31, pled no contest to one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about

May 24, 2022. Wirth was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On May 5, Alex Wesley Morlang Hurley, 28, pled guilty to one count of criminally negligent homicide, a class B felony, two counts of assault in the fourth degree, class A misdemeanors, two counts of recklessly endangering another person, class A misdemeanors, and one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, with all offenses committed on or about March 31, 2022. Hurley was sentenced to four years in prison and five years on supervised probation, his license was revoked for life and was ordered to pay a total of $2,810 in attorney fees, and fines and fees to the court.

On May 5, Grace Darling, 39, pled guilty to one count of violating animal wildlife law with a culpable mental state by taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation wildlife law or a rule, a class A violation, committed on or about January 20.

Darling’s shellfish permit was revoked for three years and she was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On May 5, Mu Hsit, 30, pled guilty to one count of violating animal wildlife law with a culpable mental state by taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation wildlife law or a rule, a class A violation, committed on or about January 20. Hsit’s shellfish permit was revoked for three years and she was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On May 5, Saw Ta Bo, 33, pled guilty to one count of violating animal wildlife law with a culpable mental state by taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation wildlife law or a rule, a class A violation, committed on or about January 20. Bo’s shellfish permit was revoked for three years and he was ordered to pay a $440 fine and $368 in attorney fees.

On May 5, Lah Gay Paw, 31, pled guilty to one count of violating animal wildlife law with a culpable mental state by taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation wildlife law or a rule, a class A violation, committed on or about January 20. Paw’s shellfish permit was revoked for three years and she was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On May 5, Naw Htee Hser Wah, 36, pled guilty to one count of violating animal wildlife law with a culpable mental state by taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation wildlife law or a rule, a class A violation, committed on or about January 20. Wah’s shellfish permit was revoked for three years and she was ordered to pay a $440 fine.

On May 5, Nicholas Allen Stone, 34, pled guilty to one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 23. Stone was sentenced to 48 hours in jail.

On May 8, Brianna Richelle Chambers, 29, pled

no contest to one count of endangering the welfare of a minor, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 12, 2022, and one count of private indecency, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about the same date. Chambers was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay $200 in fines.

On May 9, Charles Frederick Seeling, 34, pled no contest to one count of theft in the first degree, a class C felony, committed on or between March 1, 2022, and March 15, 2022. Seeling was sentenced to 13 months in prison followed by one year of post-prison supervision.

On May 12, Christopher Leon Foss, 32, pled no contest to one count of failure to perform duties of a driver relating to property damage, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 29. Foss was sentenced to two days in jail and one year on probation while his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days and he was ordered to pay $246.60 in restitution.

On May 15, Ian Robert Dooher, 35, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about December 9, 2022. Dooher was placed on probation for three years during which time his driver’s license will also be suspended and he was ordered to pay a $2,000 DUII fine and $255 intoxicant conviction fee.

On May 15, Anthony Snodderly, 27, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 12. Snodderly was sentenced to 48 hours in jail, two years on probation and an 11-monthand-29-day driver’s license suspension and ordered to pay $2,623 in fees and fines.

On May 15, Joseph Edward Reynolds, 18, pled guilty to one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or between January 1 and February 6. Reynolds was sentenced to 18 months’ probation and ordered to pay $2,232.89 to O’Reilly Auto Parts.

On May 15, Brittney Nichoal Stinnett, 32, pled no contest to one count of attempting to commit assault in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 9. Stinnett was sentenced to 18 months’ probation and ordered to pay a $100 fine to the court and $658 in restitution.

On May 15, Asariel Cesar Gonzalez Martinez, 23, pled guilty to two counts of recklessly endangering another person, class A misdemeanors, both committed on December 5, 2021. Gonzalez Martinez’s license was suspended for 90 days and he was placed on probation for one year.

Charity Drive Community grants handed out

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The student overalls who organized Tillamook High School’s annual Charity Drive handed out $53,017.20 in checks to community organizations that had been selected to receive grants on May 24. Grants were awarded to 33 organizations from across the community from funds raised during the 70th annual event that took place from February 10 to 20.

In total, this year’s drive raised $187,959.91, which

brought the total raised over the event’s 70-year history to over $4 million. Half of that amount, after expenses, was donated to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and another $35,750 was awarded to 19 seniors in the form of scholarships.

The annual Charity Drive features a gamut of fundraising activities from a scrap metal drive to restaurant takeovers and carwashes, around Tillamook for ten days every February.

The recipients of this year’s Charity Drive com-

munity grants were: Seventh Day Adventist, Church of Nazarene, First Christian Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Living Water Fellowship, Tillamook United Methodist Church, First Christian Church, Tillamook Ecumenical Community, TSD 9 Backpack Program and Junior High and High School Food Pantries, Tillamook Beekeepers Association, Healthy Families of Tillamook, Tillamook Family & Youth Services Team, Tides of Change, ARC of Tillamook County, Marie

Mills Center, Tillamook Serenity Club, Tillamook Early Learning Center, Helping Hands, Tillamook Swiss Society, Friends of Tillamook Police, Tillamook YMCA, Tillamook County Outdoor School, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #94, Art Accelerated, Bay City Arts Center, THS SAFE, Adventist Health, Oregon Children’s Theater & Youth Art Center, Friends of the Air Museum, VFW Post 2848 Quartermaster, Habitat for Humanity and the Tillamook County Fair Association.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Resilient, Efficient Buildings Bills Stalled in Salem

The good news: There’s a great package of bills going through the Oregon legislature that would help us, right here on the Oregon coast, save money and improve air quality in our homes and businesses. It’s called the Resilient Efficient Buildings Package (SB 868871 and HB 3166). If it gets passed this year, it will help

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Frustrated with Weber

Iam frustrated, (and so is everyone that I talk to) with our Oregon State republican senators in their dereliction of duty and responsibilities as elected representatives. Now there are

ten senators, including our Suzanne Weber, who are now not eligible for re-election due to 10 or more unexcused absences from participating in senate business. The talk is that the republican senators will challenge the state voter mandate on the legality of this ruling. If any one in the private sector didn’t

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An email to Senator Weber

The following is a copy of an email I sent to Suzanne Weber. She has not responded to a prior message I sent to her.

I am a voting and law abiding resident of Tillamook

County. As such I expect you to do your job and follow the law. As a small business owner I would not tolerate an employee refusing to work because they did not agree with me. If you did not like the law concerning unexcused absences, you and other republicans could have challenged that law some

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Republican Senators need to return to work

Oregonians do not want legislators to play hooky. That’s why we set basic rules for attendance along with consequences for those who don’t abide. Yet despite that mandate, some still pretend the office they’re elected and paid to fill doesn’t come with a work requirement.

When leadership fails, we the people must lead. So, my wife and I recently took time out of our schedules to stand on a street corner holding signs, asking a state senator to do her job. We shouldn’t

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have to do that, but Suzanne Weber began her first legislative session after her oath of office by staging a walkout because of bills she doesn’t like.

The maneuver plays to extremists who’ll risk anything to get their way. It’s also lazy because it avoids the hard work of building relationships. Even when legislators disagree on bills, there’s a lot of important work that must be done.

The task of budgeting springs to mind. Like many folks, I want to see public revenues used wisely for priority needs. More scrutiny and communication from fiscal conservatives could help

show up for work for ten days would their job be still there? I think not. Would I vote for retaining an elected official after walking away from their elected position of high responsibility to their constituents? I think not.

time ago. Now important legislative work is not being done because of you. I expect you and the other republican law breakers will find someone else to blame if the courts do not agree with you? If you cannot or will not do your job just resign.

cut waste and stretch the utility of hard-earned tax dollars. At a minimum, that requires showing up for work.

According to reports, Oregon’s budget is in better shape than expected. Revenue forecasters project our state will have two billion dollars more to spend or save over the next couple of years. Will that money be stewarded to shore up resilience during challenging times, help us address concerns like public safety, wildfires, and affordable housing?

Not if public leaders are AWOL.

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unlock a bunch of federal money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Inflation Reduction Act and set up a one stop shop to help people renovating or building their homes and businesses access those rebates and incentives.

The bad news is our Senator Suzanne Weber is not showing up to vote. By participating in a walk-out that intentionally prevents the legislature from holding floor sessions, she and her walkout colleagues are derailing

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HCP can help North Coast Fishing

Ifelt pretty slighted after reading Representative Javadi’s letter to the editor dated May 12th. Of course, it’s good to have a champion for the timber industry, as the representative points out, timber is an essential component to our rural community and should be for generations to come.

What I found disconcerting was the utter disregard for the fishing industry, both sport and commercial, that has been absolutely crippled by overwhelming closures in recent years and will authentically have to call on the federal government for a welfare check just to make boat payments and feed our families when there is no “product” for us to harvest.

The continued disregard of the value wild salmon brings to the district he represents is deeply disappointing and disturbing.

Set aside the fact that outdoor recreation generates over $550 million annually on the north coast, residents of our communities choose to live and recreate here due to the once abundant returns of wild salmon and the natural resources produced in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests.

Like the monocultured forests that have been compromised by Swiss Needle Cast on the Tillamook, our coastal economies can’t survive on timber dollars alone.

The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that Representative Javadi continues to rail against will provide solutions to this complex problem. The HCP is designed to provide a pathway to recovery for wild

common sense policies like the Resilient Efficient Buildings Package.

It’s a Senator’s job to be present and vote on the floor of the Senate: Our Senators need to show up to work, vote “No” on bills they oppose, and stop stalling important, common sense bills like the Resilient Efficient Buildings Package.

Sincerely, Helena Birecki Neskowin, OR

salmon, now at 3% of their historical abundance, while continuing to allow the flow of timber revenue to county taxing districts. The HCP is a federally approved plan that addresses the needs of fish, wildlife and clean, cold water, while enabling logging operations to continue to harvest robust amounts of timber from these public lands. It’s really a win-win for Tillamook County and its residents that want to continue to live the quality of life we’ve come to expect on the Oregon Coast. Please contact Representative Javadi at rep.cyrusjavadi@oregonlegislature.gov and urge him to fight for all residents of the north coast and help diversify our coastal economy to set up future generations of our rural residents for success.

FENCEPOSTS: GARDENING MATTERS

Wonderful World of Worms

We have talked a lot about pollinators in recent months, but this week I wanted to discuss another group of beneficial insects: worms. Worms can not only help you reduce kitchen scraps, but they produce waste called “worm castings” that is a great organic fertilizer for all your plants.

Not being a fisherperson, I never thought too much about worms as a child other than they were “yucky” when my brother waved them in front of my face.

But a few years ago, a fellow Master Gardener, Corrine Dumas, put me on to the

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wonderful world of worms, also known as vermicomposting. Corrine had several worm bins that she had made from storage containers. They nested inside of each other with drainage holes here and there on the bottom.

I was lucky enough to inherit a worm bin from Gardeners’ Supply that has three levels and a roof as well as a drainage port on the bottom layer. This comes in handy to drain excess moisture from the bin to use in making “worm tea.” Worm tea is a nutrient-rich solution that I dilute to 1 part tea to 50 parts water and use it to fertilize my orchids, houseplants, and outdoor plants.

There can be quite a process involved with setting up the bin, but there are lots of good videos on YouTube and articles on the internet to help you. Some say to add a layer of dirt (not fancy potting soil) on the bottom of the bin with a layer of compost on top. Then tear some cardboard into small pieces and soak them in water, making a mush. Turns out, worms love cardboard so add some toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls on top of the soaked cardboard. Coconut coir is a layer that helps hold in moisture but isn’t necessary.

You can also cut 1-inch strips of newspaper and make the worm bedding from that.

Worms do like a moist environment, so moisten the bedding until it feels like a wrung-out sponge.

Kitchen scraps come next, placing the greens on the top to keep the bin from heating up. Vegetable peels, apple cores, banana peels and even pieces of stale bread are good. But add lettuce or other greens on top. You can add some used paper towels, too.

If you are keeping your bin outside, diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled around the outside of the bin, too, to keep insects like slugs and roaches

from invading the bin. Don’t put worms into a new bin for a few days to give the compost a chance to heat up and then cool down before you add worms to the bin. Use red wriggler worms and not earthworms in your bin. While earthworms are good for breaking down materials that have started decomposing, they aren’t as fast as red wigglers in breaking down your scraps. Earthworms also don’t do well in an enclosed space but the red wigglers do. Red wigglers can be purchased online, or if you have a friend with a successful worm bin, they will most likely be willing to share a few to start with. Red wigglers multiply a lot in a well-balanced bin.

To retain moisture, you can add more coir and paper towels to the top before you add the worms, and then more coir or burlap on top to keep fruit flies away.

Once your worm bin is active, you will notice the worms start to procreate. I feed my worms once a week in the summer but only once a month in winter when they are less active. Don’t put your worm bin in direct sun or leave it outside in the winter. It is pretty easy to move into an unheated garage or potting shed for the cold months. And then back outside in spring. When the worms are happy, they will make lots of castings and tea and you can use the worm castings and worm tea to fertilize just about anything in your garden.

Don’t add onion, garlic, peppers, citrus, meat products or dairy products to the bin. This list is similar to what you don’t put into a compost pile. But unlike the compost pile, we don’t want the bin to heat up, which is why greens go on top and not mixed in.

When I get too many red wigglers in the worm bin, I take a few shovels full of worms and castings and add them to my compost bin. They speed up the composting process there and escape through drainage holes if they get too hot.

I currently have enough small red wigglers to share to the first five people (who live in Tillamook County) and email me at gardeningmatterstillamook@gmail.com. This could be a good start to your very own worm bin.

GUEST COLUMN FENCEPOSTS

Saturday, May 20, dawned cloudy but dry. It was 6:30 a.m. when we launched our little wooden drift boat, one Capt. Pete built back in 1995, at Memaloose. Nearby fishermen told us two had already been caught. We were hopeful, but the spring run had been slim to date.

We were on our first pass, having made the turn at the head of the pool and coming back past the boat launch, when Capt. Pete’s rod went down firmly. There was no doubt; it was a fish. Capt. Pete played that fish in a broad arc around the pool while I readied the net. We both looked closely at the salmon as he brought it close to the boat. Was there a fin on the back? If so, we’d have to let it go. But, no, a clipped ridge was all there was, so with a whoop, I netted it and Capt. Pete brought it into the boat. A bright, shiny buck Chinook, 9.5 pounds with the promise of good eatin’ ahead. And what a way for Capt. Pete to mark his 82nd birthday!

Cape Meares held its first community planning session May 20 facilitated by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. About two dozen individuals learned how Cape Meares could be eligible for a share of Tillamook County’s transient lodging tax and ways the money could be used. This first gathering was for general brainstorming. Future meetings will focus on developing initiatives that align with our values and will include ideas for community improvement as well as managing the impact of visitors. Subsequent workshops are scheduled for June 17, July 8 and July 29 at the Barbara Bennett Community Center and on Zoom. For more details, click on the Community Planning tab on our website, capemeares.org.

The Cape Meares Loop Road project is progressing

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well. Cape Meares residents and visitors should be alert to the fact that the focus is now shifting from the south end to the north end of the project (closest to our village). The construction crew will be using the old section of the road as a staging area for this continuing work. We have been asked to let folks know that no unauthorized personnel are permitted in the construction area. There are other trails outside this old alignment area, as well as beautiful Cape Meares beach and Bayocean Spit, for our many avid walkers and runners. The new Cape Meares Loop Road is expected to be open before November of this year.

Cape Meares residents Kevin and Sarah Scaldeferri ask you to keep an eye out for snowy plover nests on the beach outside of the protected area near the south jetty. If you see an unprotected nest, please email Kevin at kevin@scaldeferri.com and/ or Sarah at sarah@scaldeferri.com. Kevin and Sarah are part of the Portland Audubon “Plover Patrol,” monitoring nest sites in the area and quickly putting up signs and barriers as needed. Please also call or text Oregon State Parks Ranger Simon Freeman at 503-457-8065. Thanks for your help in protecting this small shorebird, currently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act.

We appreciate hearing from Wally Nelson, of Hebo, about TAPA’s next production. Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts will perform “The Gin Game,” written by D. L. Coburn; it won a Pulitzer Prize in 1978. The play will be directed by Robert Buckingham. Weekend performances happen June 16-July

2. Friday and Saturday night shows start at 7:00 p.m. with matiness on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Doors open half an hour prior to show time at the Barn Community Playhouse. The venue is located at the corner of 12th Street and Ivy Avenue at the southern end of downtown Tillamook. For tickets visit TAPA’s website or call 503-812-0275.

Remember that Storytime at the South Tillamook County Library is held at 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month and is open to all ages. It’s located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City.

Don’t forget the monthly meeting of the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. A lunch meeting, it’s slated for noon on Tuesday, June 6 at the Pelican Pub which is located adjacent to Tillamook County’s parking lot on Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. The program will include the introduction of Brooke Anderson, Tillamook County Rodeo Queen. Sarah Absher, Director of Community Development, will address the crowd regarding the status of vacation rentals throughout South County.

We should save calendar space on Saturday, June 10 to attend the Blessing of the Fleet event on the Beach adjacent to the Tillamook County parking lot in Pacific City. It’s sponsored by Pacific City Dorman’s Association and scheduled for noon.

Bay City Arts Center will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. through noon

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on Sunday, June 18 (which is Father’s Day!) at the center. The address is 5680 A Street in Bay City. Called an “Artful Breakfast,” the event offers all we can eat beans, eggs, fruit, pancakes and salsa with coffee or tea to wash it all down. I hear that it’s great food, cooked by great people, for a great cause. For more information, call 503-377-9620.

Vendor applications are being accepted for Clover’s Day. Vendor hours are 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Friday, July 1. Vendor space will be assigned in the order that applications are received and will be accepted through June 30. Paper applications are available at The Rusty Cow Antique Store in Cloverdale. For more information, call John at 503-8126035.

Thanks to Briar Smith, Executive Director at Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity, for word that they need volunteers to provide labor on two home builds in progress. No experience is necessary, but any skills you do have will be put to good use. Please contact the Building Coordinator by telephone, 503-377-0204, or email rrempel@tillamookhabitat.org to express your interest.

Happy birthday this week to: Aleesha Baumgartner, Michelle Brock, Bill Chance, Dan Daggett, Monica Dorning, Richard Heathershaw, Bristol Hopkes, Bill Howard,

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Among the many things that stand Garibaldi apart from other waterfront cities is the collection of metal mobiles which hang in a vast variety of places. Walk along the boardwalk, the piers and U.S. 101 long enough and you’d need to get your eyesight checked if you didn’t spot at least ten of them. They’re like Garibaldi’s equivalent to the quilt trail.

Those mobiles are made in a shop out along the north shore of Tillamook Bay at the confluence of south 7th St., Mooring Drive and Commercial Street. The building where the shop is located is also home to Kerri Lin Charters and Siggi G Charters. The artist behind those creations is none other than Joe Gierga, the Grand Marshall of Garibaldi Days 2022 Parade.

There are only two places to purchase those metallic wonders. One is at the shop, and the other is Pacific Gypsy Boutique, just off the corner of 2nd St. and U.S. 101. (Psst – it’s on the first floor of the two-story building with many, many, many metal mobiles out front.)

From time to time, when I take the kids in the stroller and walk about, I stop by Pacific Gypsy Boutique to check in on the store and its proprietor, Cheryl Gierga. As those around Garibaldi know, she, too, is a twin parent. She gives me and my wife invaluable advice from time to time.

Below is the ‘newsworthiest’ bit of our last chat.

Me: How did you get to be the exclusive re-seller for the mobiles?

Cheryl: “I am the lucky granddaughter of the artist, Joe Gierga.”

Me: What brought you and your family to Garibaldi?

Cheryl: “I always promised my grandparents I would move back to be close to them when I got older. I remember being small and

promising them to come back. I moved back with my sons in 2008 and we have been here ever since and with zero plans of leaving.”

Me: What inspired you to start PGB?

Cheryl: “I lived in Coos Bay for a few years before moving back here and actually started my first brick and mortar there. I missed it so much after moving. I did just markets, festivals and fairs and such for a long time before opening another brick and mortar in 2019. I love to create and it has been a huge healing factor for me.”

Me: What distinguishes you from the other stores on the coast?

Cheryl: “I don’t know how to answer this. Over the years, more independent designers and artists and even just people who love to craft have been opening up their own shops and it’s amazing to see. I was able to actually open in 2019 in the same building that my gramma had her art gallery in. I think (I might be wrong) when I opened, I was the only actually “Garibaldi made” gift shop. I thought that was cool.”

Me: Do you have any specials coming up for the summer?

Cheryl: “Watch for random sales coming up in the future. I haven’t actually planned anything out yet.”

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and like and follow her page. Which brings us to the latest from Garibaldi’s favorite librarian, June Ekborg: “Summer Reading is fast approaching at Tillamook County Library! The theme for this year is: Find Your Voice. Summer reading programs and activities for ALL AGES will run from Monday, June 12th to Saturday, August 5th. Folks can sign up and participate at ALL branches. More information will be coming soon! “

I owe a retraction: I was on the Port of Garibaldi website looking over their event calendar when I came across the recurring event for Garibaldi Jam. I thought someone had re-started the event, and in my haste, I included it in my column. Sadly, for those who remember Bud & Elsie Massey’s rowdy good time Friday nights, the events have not been started anew by anyone else. At least, not yet.

I have since notified the Port of Garibaldi and Tillamook Coast and have asked for its removal from their websites, along with any other location where the event might appear. Tillamook Coast expediently sent me to the Tillamook Chamber, who apparently entered the recurring event onto the calendar many moons ago, and immediately addressed the issue. Thank you, guys.

Hat tip to Garibaldi City Councilor Terry Kandle for first noting the glaring error and the false hope I may or may not have accidentally given people. I don’t apologize much, but I do so here. I am sorry. Lastly, speaking of rowdy good times, Mayor Hall will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Among the topics expected to be discussed include the possible water rate increase and the repairs to the pipe on U.S.101. The public is overwhelmingly encouraged to attend.

Many veterans struggle with substance use and mental health disorders, often leading to overdose and suicide. On Memorial Day, millions of Americans will take time to honor the memory of those men and women who lost their life while serving in the U.S. military.

Outside of this day, we must never forget the veterans who lost the battle against addiction and mental illness and the many more who are still struggling. Fortunately, there are supports and ways families can help.

In Oregon are over 280,000 veterans. Most of these vets are wartime veterans. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 3.9 million veterans have a substance use disorder or mental illness. Unfortunately, substance use disorders significantly increase suicidality among veterans ages 18 and older. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are common among veterans ages 18 to 49.

“Too many veterans fall through the cracks and do not receive the help or support they need. Early intervention saves lives,” said Michael Leach of Addicted.org.

There are many reasons veterans struggle with substance use or mental health disorders, for many veterans who spend their adult years in military service may find it difficult to adjust to civilian life. They may experience financial hardships, difficulty finding employment, or accessing benefits.

Veterans are also at a higher risk of experiencing

mental and emotional health concerns. This can be compounded with physical injury or chronic pain. Untreated, for example, can impact every aspect of life. All of this or one problem can lead to drug and alcohol use as a means of coping.

Veterans also face barriers to accessing treatment and support. Cost and insurance gaps are common. Stigma regarding substance use and mental health disorders are still prominent. There are also issues with inadequate funding and limited access to treatment in rural locations.

Outside of the usual help through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA facility locator, there are other support options to consider:

• The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs provides numerous services and support;

• Helpful hotlines include the Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, and the Lifeline for Vets, 1-888-7774443;

• SAMHSA has a treatment facility locator where veterans can find specific help in Oregon for substance use and mental health disorders. Families also play a critical role in helping their loved ones struggling with addiction. Speaking to them openly and honestly about their substance use is okay. Express concern but refrain from passing judgment. Help them find treatment. Be patient and always show compassion. It takes communities and families coming together to help our veterans struggling with addiction. Early intervention saves lives, and it’s never too late to offer a helping hand.

Veronica Raussin is a Community Outreach Coordinator for Addicted.org, passionate about spreading awareness of the risks and dangers of alcohol & drug use.

“I don’t think we have a category for Most Improved Business,” I said to Kristine Hayes at the soft opening of the Artisan Farmers Market. “But if we did, I’m thinking Joe’s Snacks and Beer would be a good candidate.”

She laughed. “Maybe we should!”

New owners Debra Reeves and husband Bryce Zehrung recently celebrated their first anniversary as Joe’s owners. They’re joined by Joel and Heather Randall, either or both of whom you’re likely to see running the register.

Originally built to house the Rockaway Studio, Joe’s is in what might be the most tourist-friendly spot in town: 101 S. Miller Street, directly across 1st Street from the Wayside and the Rockaway Beach station for the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Open Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m to 8 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, it’s long been a stop for beachgoers looking for refreshment. The old Joe’s had a kind of weathered, old-school charm about it, reminding me of the candy counter and store next to my grandparents’ dry cleaning shop in the East Bay. When our grandkids visit during the summer, we’d stop at Joe’s to buy bags of peanuts in the shell. The kids could toss these to the ground squirrels living in the riprap at the edge of the Wayside.

The new Joe’s is brighter, more open and spotlessly clean, in a pale, surf-colored turquoise. “I love the way they’ve opened the win-

dark-roasted flavor. I love nearly all varieties of coffee, but darker, European-style “second wave” coffee is dear to my heart.

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dows in here,” Kristine said recently, and she’s absolutely right. To my eye, it makes it the kind of place you can relax with a cup of coffee. The place feels welcoming and well-organized these days. And just outside those windows are a few tables and chairs, for bright beach days.

But Kristine originally walked me there to show me their coffee setup—a shiny Italian espresso machine that is obviously right up my alley. I’ve collected coffee making devices (and use them all on a regular, rotating basis) since the early seventies, so Kristine knew I needed to chat with the folks at Joe’s.

Heather prepared my order here on a sunny morning: a 12-oz cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso ($5.50).

Heather explained that the 12-oz came with two shots, but I love the extra flavor of a third. Made with whole milk (2% available), the cappuccino had the intense coffee flavor I look for, with very hot steamed milk to bring out the sweetness, and not too much foam—the traditional “monk’s head.” Debra told me they use Starbucks espresso, which explains the

I backed up the coffee with a large chocolate-dipped shortbread cookie ($4). Made to order by the Beach Bakeshop, these crisp, buttery morsels are the perfect complement. I also noticed that their packaged snacks include Moose Munch from Harry & David, a great Oregon company in Medford. And for later in the day, they offer a selection of Oregonbrewed beers as well.

But Joe’s is a lot more than Italian coffee and peanuts for the squirrels. On weekends through summer, they set up a grill on the outdoor patio at the rear of the store to make hamburgers. Our $10 cheeseburgers came with lettuce, red onion, and tomato, plus our choice of a bag of chips or a container of potato salad—the Twin Rocks view comes at no extra charge. We can see this being popular for beachgoers this summer, especially with the full calendar of festivals planned at the Wayside.

One final observation:

Joe’s has an Air B&B on the top floor, with views of the ocean to the north. A reasonable $85 per night for up to four guests, this could come in handy if you have visiting family but don’t have room for them at home. (Let’s just say there’s a reason we call our house the Tiny Beach Cottage.) For more information, see their Web page, http://joessnacksandbeer.com, or stop in and ask Debra or Bryce about it.

Tillamook JBO Team wins Mother’s Day tournament

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American JBO Team overcame the heat, as well as 7 other teams, en route to winning the Mother’s Day tournament in Yamhill.

Game one saw Tillamook facing Forest Grove. The Mooks came out hot and put up 4 runs in the first inning, 7 more in the second, and 4 again in the third to soundly defeat Forest Grove by the score of 15-2. The game was stopped after only three innings due to the run rule.

Damien Kiser led the way for Tillamook on the mound pitching two perfect innings before turning pitching duties over to Jaxson Brainerd for the third and final inning. At

the plate the Mooks were led by Tyler Larson who went 2-2 with three RBI’s. Next up for Tillamook was Centennial.

In the top of the first Centennial threatened to take the lead, with a runner on first they drove a long double over the head of Centerfielder Zeke Pfeiffer who chased the ball down and relayed it into the cutoff man, shortstop Aden Garcia, who threw a strike to home plate to get the runner trying to score from first.

From that point on Tillamook was in control. In the bottom of the first the Mook bats continued to work, as their first seven batters all reached base and scored, leading to 8 runs in the first inning.

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with one run in the top of the second before Tillamook put up 8 more in the bottom of two to put the game out of reach. The final score was 16-2 after only three innings of play.

Tyler Larson pitched the first two innings giving up one run and Kevin Hurliman pitched the third also giving up one. Wrigley Percy was a perfect 2-2 at the plate in the game while Sam Gomes, Kevin Hurliman, and Branzyn Brouhard all collected 2 RBI’s.

After finishing second in their pool the first day, the Mook boys were back at 9 am Sunday morning for a semifinal game versus SW Metro from the Beaverton/ Tigard area. The Mooks scored two in the top of the first on back-to-back doubles by Sam Gomes and Kevin Hurliman, which would prove to be all they would need.

Going into the 6th inning the lead was 4-1 before Tillamook exploded for 10 runs to finish off Metro by the final score of 14-1. Hurliman pitched the entire game striking out 12 and only giving up one run. As a team the Mooks combined for 11 hits led by Hurliman with 3. Next up was the championship game versus the host, Yamhill Carlton.

This would be the closest game of the entire tournament. In the top of the first Tillamook put two runs on the board but YC answered

Tillamook track update from Coach Johnson

Wehave 7 kids heading to state. We’re really excited about the athletes headed to state. Five of the seven qualified for state last year too so it won’t be the first time for most of our athletes going. We had some awesome personal bests at districts that got them qualified for state. So, a lot of our kids are peaking at the right time. It’s an exciting part of the season, state track is a wonderful event.

back with 3 of their own to lead 3-2 after the first. The score remained the same until the top of the third, when the first two batters got out for the Mooks but then 5 hits in row would plate four runs to give Tillamook a 6-3 lead.

After each team put up single runs the score stood at 7-4 going into the bottom of the sixth. YC put 2 more runs up that inning to cut the lead to 7-6 going into the final inning. In the top of the seventh the Mooks couldn’t manage any more runs so the scored stood at 7-6 going into the last half of the seventh.

Wrigley Percy pitched a great first 6 innings for the Mooks and then he turned it over to Kevin Hurliman to come in for the seventh. Two strikeouts and a ground out to Damien Kiser at second base would be how the game would end with the Mooks holding on for a hard fought 7-6 win in the Championship game. On offense the Mooks were led by Sam Gomes going 3-4 with 2 RBI’s and Aden Garcia at 2-3 with 2 RBI’s.

It was a great weekend for these boys to showcase their talents and every one of them stepped up when needed. As the Champions of the tournament Tillamook was able to select the MVP for the weekend and by a vote from the Mook players the award went to Kevin Hurliman.

Boys took third in Cowapa Districts, and the girls fourth last week at Scappoose. Scappoose was going to be very difficult to hang with in terms of team scores at districts. We hoped on the boy’s side we could battle for second and we came up just a little bit short. But overall, we had some great stuff this spring. We had an increase in participation again, big classes in the freshmen and sophomore groups. We got a lot more multi-sport athletes out and our coaches did a great job again this year. I feel really good about the future of our program right now.

Athletes who qualified for state:

• Zeyon Hurliman (Sr)Triple Jump, Long Jump

• Judah Werner (Sr)110 Hurdles, 300 Hurdles

• Juan Gomez (Jr)800 Meter

• Logan Motsinger (Jr)Discus

• Landon Mitchell (Sr)Pole Vault

• Emily Skaar (Sr)Triple Jump, Long Jump

• Shayla Hillstrom (Jr)100 Hurdles, 300 Hurdles

Pirates host district track and field meet and send athletes to state tournament

SAMANTHA SWAN

For the Headlight Herald

The Neah-Kah-Nie Track and Field Team recently celebrated multiple victories at their district track tournament. Their state qualifiers include Neah-KahNie Male athlete of the year Espen White, who will be participating in the 110-meter hurdles. Sara Vega will also be participating at the state level, setting a personal record in the 400-meter race.

Mariana Cota, one of Neah-Kah-Nie’s most prolific sprinters, and a future collegiate athlete won the

100-meter dash, and the 200-meter dash, and is part of the winning Neah-KahNie 4x100 relay team. When asked how she has succeeded in the sport, Cota states, “you have to have the mindset” and “put in the time.” Indeed, Cota’s efforts have been worthwhile, as she will be running for Pacific University next fall.

In field events, Neah-KahNie will be sending two athletes to the state meet, Zane Krumenacker in shotput and Dario Ayala in discus and javelin. Despite his impressive showing, Ayala was “not feeling good” leading up to the meet, still afflicted by a

previous injury. However, he set a new personal record in both the discus and javelin throws. Like Ayala, Liam Sullivan will be representing Neah-Kah-Nie in two events: the high jump and the triple jump. All qualifying athletes will be participating in the State Competition at the University of Oregon from May 25-26.

Pirates season ends in heartbreaker at Sisters in playoffs

MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

In their first season in Class 3A after moving up from the 2A level, the No. 7-ranked Neah-Kah-Nie High Pirates tremendous success, including a berth in the OSAA OnPoint Community Credit Union baseball state championship tournament.

The Pirates faced the No. 10-ranked Sisters High Outlaws May 24 in a second-round state playoff road game. The Pirates were confident and they had the momentum of a three-game win streak, which they were seeking to extend to four straight with a possible victory to propel them to the quarterfinals.

The Pirates, guided by eighth-year Coach Rob Herder, had their chances and they came ever so close to the getting a win. Unfortunately, the Outlaws came out on top by scoring the

game-winning run on a Pirate miscue in the bottom of the seventh inning to secure a 4-3 win at Sisters High School. The heartbreaking defeat ended the Pirates season much sooner than what they had expected. “It was a really tough loss,” said Herder. “All four of Sisters runs were produced by small infractions by our defense. That was the hard part because it felt like we helped them score their four runs. We were down the whole game and we came back to rally and tie the score.”

Sisters (20-7) scored one run in the first three innings to take a 3-0 third inning advantage. The Pirates fought back and scored two in the fourth, trimming the margin to 3-2. After two scoreless frames, the Pirates knotted it 3-3 in the top of the seventh and they seemed to be within reach of getting a win, while hoping to extend the contest into the eighth inning.

“It really just looked like we were going to come back and get the win,” said Herder. “We were staring defeat right in the face. Then we fought back to tie the game and then to have it slip away was just crushing after we worked so hard to get back.

Sisters is a really good team and I’ll give them credit for capitalizing on our mistakes. They just took advantage of some of our miscues and that was enough and that’s playoff baseball. You don’t have to be perfect, but you have to play well for the entire game.”

The Pirates were one strike away from sending the game into extra innings too. There were two outs when Pirates senior pitcher Humberto Gerardo-Keith worked the count to two strikes on an Outlaw batter. At that point, it seemed highly likely that the contest would be going into the eighth.

The Outlaw batter then hammered the next pitch to

center field for a double. In a bizarre sequence that followed, the Outlaw baserunner scored from second base on a passed ball as the contest concluded with a Sisters win. Gerardo-Keith and Pirate catcher Jacobee Wilkinson combined to try and make a clutch play at home to get the runner out, but they were just unable to execute their defense effectively for the putout as the Sisters runner was able to score the winning run. It was a close contest between the two evenly matched teams with Sisters outhitting the Pirates by only one hit at 7-6. Pirates senior starting pitcher Eddie Loza had a strong performance on the mound as he struck out eight, with just two earned runs and four walks in six innings pitched.

The Pirates were led offensively by Gerardo-Keith (1-for-3), Loza (1-for-3), Cole Brown (2-for-3, RBI), Hunter Lane (1-for-3, RBI) and Ethan Hanson (1-for-3, RBI).

The contest marked the final game of their NeahKah-Nie High School career for seniors Brown, GerardoKeith, Keagan Lane, Hunter Lane, Parker Hopkins, Jacob Steinbach, Ethan Scovel, Caleb Harth and Wilkinson.

“It was a heartbreaking loss for the team, but particularly for all of our seniors,” said Herder. “We had such a great season and it was especially very painful the way it ended.”

The Pirates had a total of eight players who capped the season by earning Special District 1 All League Awards. Gerardo-Keith, Loza and junior Anthony Allen each earned First Team All-League Awards. Brown and Wikinson earned Second Team Awards. Hopkins, Harth and junior Calvin Gernert earned Honorable Mention Awards

The Pirates concluded the season tied for second place at 13-3 with the Warrenton High Warriors in the nine-team Special District 1 standings. The Pirates reached the state playoffs for a second straight year and the fourth time in the last six years. The rewere not any playoffs in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.

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Mooks bow out in first round of postseason

For The Headlight Herald

The No. 19 ranked Til-

lamook High Cheesemakers (5-7 Cowapa League, 9-13 overall) qualified for an OSAA OnPoint Community

Credit Union postseason contest for a second consecutive year and they faced the

Junction City High Tigers (7-5 Sky Em League, 13-11 overall) in a May 19 Class 4A Play-In round game.

The Mooks had hoped to get a win and reach the 22-team state playoffs for the second straight year. However, it was the Tigers who moved onto the next round following an 11-8 win at Junction City High School.

The loss ended the Mooks season one game short of their goal.

The contest marked the conclusion of their Tillamook High School athletic career for seniors Cade Ross, Garrison Gunder, Bryce Hamerl, Parker Mckibbin, Caleb Stewart, Tyler Moncrief, Trevor Leonnig and Landon Simmons.

Nestucca sends 9 to state track meet

TEVIN GIANELLA

Athletic Director

Nestucca High School

Nestucca had 9 qualify for state. At the district meet last week the girls finished runner up 2nd out of 11 to Kennedy as a team qualifying 7 to state and the boys finished 4th qualifying 2 to state.

For the boys Jonah Higdon placed 2nd in the 800 at district and qualified in that

event. Cody Hagerty won his 3rd consecutive pole vault district title and is ranked 2nd in the state in the event heading into the state meet.

The girls 4x400 relay team won the event at districts and consists of Makayla Webber, Daisy Camacho, Betsy Mondragon and Micah Rigg. Ellie Vu is also an alternate for the team.

Makayla Webber is also competing in triple jump and pole vault at state. She is

ranked 1st in the state in pole vault and is looking to bring home a state title.

Micah Rigg also broke a 43-year-old school record at districts in the 400 and qualified for state in the 400, 800nand 1500 to go along with the relay. She is ranked 3rd and 4th in the 800 and 1500. Emma Vaughn also is headed to state in high jump.

To round out the girls Kyla Hurliman is also going in javelin and shotput.

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Kindergarten registration lags

Kindergarten registration has been slow in Tillamook County this year, with only around one third of expected students enrolled in May.

Liberty Elementary Principal Rachel Williamson said that students who were enrolled earlier would have easier access to special programs offered through the school and encouraged parents to reach out for help with the registration process.

Williamson said that getting new students involved in the school’s dual language program and preparatory Kinder Camp would be easiest for parents who registered their students by June 9. The Kinder Camp welcomes incoming kindergarten students to Liberty for three hours a day on twelve days in early August, allowing the students to familiarize themselves with the school and its facilities before beginning classes.

So far, only 48 families have registered their students

for kindergarten compared to an enrollment of around 130 students this year and 150 last.

Williamson works with pre-k programs across the district to distribute registration materials to their families, but she has no way to reach parents whose children are not enrolled in those programs. Williamson handed out more than 80 packets to those partners this year and says that in a typical year a further 60 students would be expected to enroll.

Families who have not yet received registration paperwork can call at (503) 842-7501 or stop by Liberty Elementary School at 1700 Ninth Street in Tillamook to start the enrollment process.

Copies of immunization records, a birth or hospital certificate, and a parent’s photo identification are required for registration, and office staff will help families use the school’s photocopier to make those copies. Children must turn 5 on or before September 1, to qualify for enrollment.

Bikes for Books program promotes elementary reading

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Tillamook’s Masonic Lodge 57 has expanded its Bikes for Books program to five elementary schools across the county, helping to encourage students to read by offering bikes and scooters as raffle prizes.

This year, the program will see 14 bikes and six scooters awarded to students and the masons plan to keep expanding the program in years to come.

“All of the teachers and principals were so grateful and I can’t wait to do this again next year,” said Ron Benson, the mason who coordinated the program for the lodge.

The program is part of a wider drive by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon that aims to promote youth literacy by incentivizing reading. The Tillamook Lodge started their own version of the program several years ago at South Prairie Elementary School, before deciding to expand it this year to serve East, Nehalem, Cloverdale and Garibaldi Elementary Schools as well.

“Masons are really really huge on the whole education thing so we just want to promote that in Tillamook County,” Benson said.

Garibaldi Council selects firm for city manager search

Garibaldi’s City Council approved a new contract for city manager recruitment services at a special meeting on May 24. WBCP Inc. was selected to help with the early stages of the recruitment for a cost of $5,900, after a previous effort by another firm did not yield results.

Mayor Tim Hall said that the city had come close to hiring a candidate in the past several months, but that after extending an offer, the prospective candidate’s wife had received a promotion that led

to their staying in Utah. Following that unsuccessful recruitment, Hall said that he had decided the city needed to work with a firm specializing in government recruitment. Hall asked Bay City Mayor David McCall for a recommendation, and he suggested WBCP.

Hall met with representatives from the company at a League of Oregon Cities conference and was impressed by their qualifications.

The firm then presented three different options for recruitment services to the city, ranging in price from $5,900 to almost $30,000.

Hall said that because of the

city’s compromised financial situation, the least expensive option was the only one they could afford.

That option includes meetings with city staff and officials to develop a candidate profile and recruitment timeline before initiating the headhunting process by listing the job. Application review and the interview and final hiring processes will be the city’s responsibility.

In addition to the $5,900 base price, another $3,000$4,500 in expenses related to advertising were forecast in the proposal.

The council also approved using the same qualification

criteria for the search as they had in the previous, which requires that applicants have at least one year of experience as a city manager or assistant city manager. Several public commenters questioned this criterion, arguing that it could exclude potential candidates.

Hall pushed back vigorously against those commenters, saying that the city’s dire financial situation meant that they could ill afford to bring in a candidate who would require time to get up to speed.

Nehalem Valley Historical Society scores big with history lessons

South Prairie Elementary Principal Eric Gronseth said that the Bikes for Books program serves as a good finale to their yearlong series of events promoting reading. For example, in April, students who read at least an hour a week were treated to ice cream on Fridays.

This month, students have read around 100 books and filled out book reports in exchange for raffle tickets to win one of the two bikes donated by the masons. The drawing for the bikes will be held on May 31.

“They’ve just been great to work with and so generous with us so we’re very grateful for that,” Gronseth said of the masons.

The masons put around $2,000 into the program this year and hope to continue expanding it next year, with an eye on finding a way to include private and home school students as well, according to Benson.

Benson said that the program has been popular with teachers and principals he has talked to, who appreciate that it encourages students to interact with physical copies of books and get active outside.

“All the teachers and principals I talked to were interested in having their kids’ faces out of the screens,” Benson said.

Beyond the door located on the ground floor of the Pine Grove Community Center in Manzanita, the Nehalem Valley Historical Society (NVHS) offers a fascinating tour through centuries of our local stories. Exhibits share the history of the lives of native people, ancient ship explorations, homesteading, and the beginnings of the timber, fishing, farming and tourism industries, as well as the development of state parks.

The exhibits are the result of years of hard work by Tom Campbell, executive director of NVHS, Mark Beach, local historian and a corps of dedicated NVHS volunteers.

“It’s important to share these stories of this area, and to preserve them for future generations of researchers, students and historians,” said Campbell.

One way NVHS is pre-

serving historical records is through a digitization project, which will be available online. The first set of archives that have been scanned and uploaded can be found at nehalemvalleyhistory.org under the “Explore” tab.

“Our board member and archivist, Steven Gibson, offered a $4000 match to donations from our members,” said Campbell. “Not only did the community match that, but we also received two, $2000 grants, one from the Autzen Foundation and another from the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition. This will provide the funds for a major portion of the total digitization project.”

Visitors from all over the United States and many countries walk through the door each year, with many donating or becoming members. Closed during the worst years of Covid, the

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floor sessions. Walkouts have become a regular tactic for Oregon’s Republican senators in recent years, with similar showdowns occurring in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

In last year’s November election, Oregon voters passed Measure 113, which disqualified legislators from running for office if they accrued ten unexcused absences. Weber passed that mark

on May 18.

Senate Republicans have vowed to challenge Measure 113 in the courts on constitutional grounds, a promise that Weber repeated. She said that she was not personally involved in the legal challenges or the fundraising that has sprung up around them, but that she understood the challenges would be to the constitutionality of the measure as well as the way it

historical society has revived and regrouped. Since then, membership has doubled to more than 200, much of that because of the programs sponsored by NVHS.

Since November 2022, NVHS has sponsored several popular speaker series: “Shiver Me Timbers,” about the discovery of remnants of an ancient Spanish galleon shipwreck; six Nehalem Valley history sessions led by Mark Beach; “No Treaties for the North Coast,” presented by Dr. David Lewis of Oregon State University; and “Carrying Mail for the North Coast,” a documentary film about Mary Gerritse, developed by Liz Cole, Mark Beach and Carl Vandervoort.

And on Memorial Day, May 29, NVHS hosted a ceremony honoring veterans, families and community leaders at the Nehalem American Legion Cemetery.

was written.

Weber acknowledged that if the measure is upheld in courts, she will be unable to run again but said that she would continue to serve her constituents for the rest of the term either way.

“I do have three more years left in my term,” Weber said, “and I’m looking forward to being able to serve my community in that capacity.”

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This led Putman to identify a list of projects that the funds could be directed towards. Those projects include the purchase and installation of a generator for the under-construction facility on Eighth Street in Tillamook, the purchase of a van to expand the department’s mobile medicine program and upgrades to an alreadypurchased van.

Finally, the commissioners took up the matter of assessing costs to the owner of a property on East Beaver Creek Road for extensive work performed by the public works department removing an illegal road approach.

Scott Hunter, the son of property owner Judith Debrey, had erected a fence made of tires and an unpermitted road approach on a portion of the property in 2019 and 2020. Neighboring property owners complained about the excess tires, leading to multiple attempts to make Hunter remediate the problem, which he declined to do.

Eventually, the matter came before county commissioners in December 2022, at which point they issued a violation against the property and ordered Hunter to remove all tires not associ-

ated with vehicles, as well as the road approach, within 30 days.

Hunter initially made progress, filling one dumpster with tires, but by February, improvements had stalled. The board of commissioners gave Hunter a final opportunity to fix the violation within 30 days, while requiring he meet weekly progress goals set by McCall, authorizing the public works department to do the work should Hunter fail to.

After no further progress was made, a county work crew was dispatched on February 21, beginning work that lasted until March 2, after being delayed by the historic snowstorm that hit the county.

McCall presented a report of the work to county commissioners at a meeting in late April, showing that the total cost of the work had totaled just over $20,000.

Hunter contended that the public works crew had removed tires in excess of the commissioners’ order as well as various other personal effects that he had stored under a tarp adjacent to the approach. He claimed that the goods that had been disposed of had been worth $18,000.

The speaker season isn’t over yet. On June 21, NVHS, along with the Elakha Alliance, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum and Pelican Brewing, will sponsor a program about saving Oregon’s sea otters. And on July 8, NVHS welcomes Dr. Brian Atwater, geologist and author of “The Orphan Tsunami of 1700,” who will present the research on earthquakes and tsunamis in the Cascadia zone. NVHS is located at 225 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita and is open to the public on Saturdays from 1-4pm. There is always a docent to greet you. Private tours can also be arranged; email info@ nehalemvalleyhistory.org

When asked about the implications of the walkout when it came to stymieing legislators that represent a majority of Oregonians, Weber again pointed to the importance of the minority’s voice being heard.

“It is a democracy that you have the majority wins but the minority has good, viable concepts that also need to be addressed,” Weber said.

At that point, commissioners asked for additional evidence of the removed items, which McCall provided at the May 24 meeting. Photos provided by McCall showed a small blue tarp where Hunter had described it prior to the work commencing, which had been removed in photos taken after the work.

He also showed commissioners a photo of a stack of tires that remained on the property after the work to refute Hunter’s claims that all tires had been taken.

All the commissioners said that the situation was regrettable and acknowledged that while the items under the tarp may have held significant value to Hunter, they didn’t agree with his estimate of $18,000 based on the itemized list of discarded items he provided.

Commissioner Mary Faith Bell suggested that $2,500 would be a more appropriate figure based on the list and the other commissioners concurred. They voted to subtract that amount from the total $20,026 due and ordered the Debray to pay the remaining balance in 60 days to avoid a lien being placed against the property.

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Adventist Health Tillamook EMS Provider of the Year Hydee Berger, middle right, shown with, left to right, Gary Obreque, Director, Human Resources; Eric Swanson, President; and Jackie Fox, Director of EMS, right.

Hydee Berger Named Adventist Health Tillamook Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year

Hydee Berger, a paramedic with Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the 2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year. Berger was nominated by her peers for her dedication, her commitment to her community and her willingness to go above and beyond for her patients.

Berger’s began her career with Adventist Health Tillamook in November 2020 as a medical assistant in Urgent Care. In July 2021, she began working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Ambulance department. Since then, she has been highly engaged in learning more about EMS. While working full-time, Berger took on the very heavy load of attending Paramedic school. Once it was time for Berger to start her clinical rotations, she had to maintain a 48-hour ambulance shift and then a 48- hour clinical rota-

tion, which made for a very long 96-hour shift. Berger always had a smile on her face during this very busy time. In March 2023 Berger successfully completed her Paramedic program and began working as a Paramedic in the EMS department. She has been a great asset to Adventist Health Tillamook paramedic staffing needs and as soon as she completed her training, she asked if she could pick up extra shifts showing her commitment to her community and patients. In her nomination, Berger’s peers said, “Hydee has worked so hard this year, completing her paramedic degree while working full time. She is a rock star and is always willing to come in early or stay late to help out if needed. She is happy to be here and is a shining light for Adventist Health. I would be happy to have her as my partner any day!”

Summer Term is a great opportunity for students to complete prerequisite classes before starting in the Fall. At TBCC, you can take College Survival, Public Speaking, Basic Computer Skills, College Algebra, and more. Whether you’re planning on attending a four-year university in the fall or going to community college, save money this summer and take a course at TBCC!

TBCC offers classes in person, online, through Zoom, and a combination of different modalities.

Start your career in forestry, healthcare, education, and more. With scholarships available for any type of student, there is no end to the opportunity at TBCC.

First-time students at

TBCC will need to complete an admissions application and attend a student orientation session before registering for classes. You can get started online at tillamookbaycc.edu/apply/, or by contacting the Student Services team at studentservices@tillamookbaycc.edu.

Students who have recently taken classes at TBCC can register online after speaking with their Success Coach.

TBCC does not require SAT or PSAT scores to enroll. They are an open-admission college, which means all students are welcome to attend. Your placement in classes is determined by multiple measures.

A schedule of credit courses and non-credit community education classes offered throughout the term is available on the TBCC website, tillamookbaycc.edu.

If you need assistance, please contact Student Services at 503-842-8222 ext. 1100.

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CELEBRATION

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in; cooking, baking, knitting, catching salamanders, or working in the garden. Elna was a listener and always wanted to know about the lives of those she loved. If you met her, she was someone you thought highly of.

Please join Steven’s family for a ‘Birthday’ Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 17th at 12pm.

Festivities will be held at the Officer’s Mess Hall on the Port of Tillamook Bay: 6825 Officer’s Row, Tillamook, OR 97141.

Kristi Bertrand

Give me a call!

Elna Persons, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother died at the age of 84 on May 13, 2023.

Elna celebrated her 66th wedding anniversary with husband, Dick, weeks before her death. They met at a drug store soda fountain where Elna was working. Marriage and five children all within six years kept Elna busy.

Elna and Dick made a home for the family first in Portland, then Clackamas and Milwaukie. Later they retired and moved to Bay City, then to Tillamook, near Cape Meares.

Oh, the things they did; golfing, snow skiing, kayaking, biking, walking, fishing, crabbing, clamming, and many card games. In the last 40 years or more of marriage they were rarely apart.

Elna was one of the most caring, loving, positive women a person was ever likely to meet. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed teaching the grandkids and great grandkids anything they may have taken an interest

OBITUARIES

Barbara Jean (Seufert) Buckbee

September 5, 1943 ~ January 6, 2023

Elna enjoyed talking with neighbors and the people she and Dick met on their many walks on the Dike Road and around their home. If, up to a few years ago, you drove on Bayocean Road and moved away from two walkers wearing reflective vests, you probably received the wave of thanks and approval.

Elna built an amazing legacy of love and laughter within her immediate and extended family. She will be missed by many people, who will continue to love her for the rest of their lives.

Children; Sharon, Connie (Andy), Laurie (Mark) and Rick. Grandchildren; Kim, Elizabeth, Cassy, Sami, AJ, Kristen (Jeb), Jacob (Tear), Carly and Anna. Great Grandchildren; Emmitt, Colton, Paisley, Evelynn, Hazel and Mabel. Siblings; Albert, Tom and Karen. Many in-laws, nieces and nephews were fortunate to have called her family.

Elna was preceded in death by daughter Sue, son-in-law Jim, and grandchildren Kyle and Lianne.

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” A.A.Miilne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Office: 503-842-9090 www.RobTrost.com H63600 H21150

Barbara came into this world on September 5th, 1943 in Tillamook Or. and left it at 79 years old on January 6th, 2023. She lived most of her life in the place she loved best, Tillamook Oregon. She was the 1st daughter of Alvin and Olive Seufert. She was the wife of John Buckbee (deceased). Sister of Ronnie, Stub (deceased),

Sloopy (deceased) and Carol. Beloved Mom of Janet, Kristi, Renée, Charmion and John Jr. An Amazing Grandma to Shaina, Corey, Brandon, Johnathan, Tonya, Nick, Caitlin, Savannah and Jesse. A Loving Great-grandma (Gigi) to Evelyn and Jaxsyn. She was also an Incredible Aunt, Cousin and Friend. She was an Extraordinary woman. Her love and laughter are her legacy to all who knew her. Her life was a blessing and her memory our treasure. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Please join us for a Celebration of Life BBQ on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at noon at 10905 Hwy. 101 S. Tillamook. Any questions please contact Janet 541.571.0700.

The family of Bub and Fay Simmons invites you to celebrate the lives of this wonderful fun loving couple that were married for over 72 years. Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm 8825 Ninth Street, Bay City OR

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Marie Mills Center or Home Care & Hospice Services - Tillamook

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For your safety, and that of workers, slow down, and be cautious around trucks and equipment.

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For your safety, and that of workers, slow down, and be cautious around trucks and equipment.

For more information about recycling or hazardous waste disposal: Call (503) 815-3975 or visit our website at www.co.tillamook.or.us/solid-waste 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Tillamook County Solid Waste Tillamook Transfer Station: 1315 Ekloff Rd * Tillamook, OR 97141 (off Tillamook River Rd 3 miles south of the City of Tilllamook) On site phone number: 503-842-2431 Hours: 8am-4pm. Seven days a week Manzanita Transfer Station: 34995 Necarney Rd * Manzanita, OR 97130 (between Manzanita and Nehalem) On site phone Number: 503-368-7764 Hours: Thurs-Sun, 10am—4pm; April-Sept Mondays also Pacific City Transfer Station: 38255 Brooten Rd * Pacific City, OR 97135 (2 miles SE of Pacific City) On site phone number: 503.354.4383 Hours: 9:00 am—4:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Monday all year; April-Sept 1:00 pm – 4:00pm Sundays also APRIL 1 — OCTOBER 31 H22081 �a�i�� City T�ans�e� Sta�on 38255 Brooten Road Pacific City, OR 97135 Open: Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays 9—4 �an�anita T�ans�e� Sta�on 34995 Necarney City Rd Manzanita, OR 97130 Open: Thursdays thru Mondays 10—4 Add some to your summer With our RECYCLED LATEX PAINT 3 1/2 gallon bucket for just $5 multiple colors to choose from whilesupplieslast With this coupon. Only available at the Solid Waste Department expiresJune30,2023 Available at the following locations: Tillamook County Solid Waste 503 Marolf Loop Tillamook, OR 97141 Open: Mondays thru Thursdays 8—4 Call503.815.3975formoreinformation LEARN MORE: VISIT PAINTCARE.ORG OR CALL (855) PAINT09 All PaintCare sites accept up to 5 gallons per visit (some take more). Please call ahead to confirm business hours and ask if they can accept the type and amount of paint you would like to recycle. PaintCare sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint), leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers. Tillamook County HHW 1315 Ekloff Rd Tillamook (503) 815-3975 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on this date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 https://www.co.tillamook.or.us/solid-waste True Value 34995 River Ave Pacific City (503) 965-6295 Manzanita Transfer Station 34995 Necarney City Rd Manzanita (503) 368-7764 Recycle Your Paint There are over 180 PaintCare sites in Oregon where households and businesses can recycle or dispose of unwanted paint, stain, and varnish all year round, including these sites in Tillamook County: Paint Recycling Made Easy

If you are thinking of buying or selling your home.

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Public Notices 999

HH23-232 On July 7,2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, 5995 Long Prairie Road, Tillamook, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 5970 Main Street Bay City, OR 97107 LOT 5,

6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 61, PACIFIC

Independent Living Apartments

With Independent Living, you get to live life on your terms while we take care of the details. Say goodbye to cooking and cleaning, and spend more time pursuing your interests and passions! Call (503) 842-0918 or visit prestigecare.com/fiverivers

ADDITION TO BAY CITY, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 10 FEET OF SAID LOTS

5, 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 61, PACIFIC ADDITION TO BAY CITY, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. RICHARD D. REDMAN, JOAN VEITH et al is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: www.oregonsheriffssales.org.

DOCUMENT SHREDDING

We rent paper recycling bins. (503) 457-3089

SIGHT UNSEEN SHREDDING, LLC

Locally Owned Member - Tillamook Chamber of Commerce

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and other great opportunities www.tillamook.com or contact scunningham@tillamook.com H22004

Administrator:

Bilingual Certified Peer Support/Recovery Mentor (English/Spanish)

F.T. 40-Hours/week Position Tillamook Family Counseling Center is currently looking to add a bilingual peer specialist to our Prime+ program. The mission of the Prime+ program is to prevent acute life-threatening outcomes of substance use which include reducing overdose morbidity and mortality by providing harm reduction centered overdose prevention education and facilitating access to Naloxone. We also strive to reduce injection-related infections by providing harm reduction centered infection prevention education and facilitating access to safer use supplies. The Prime+ program supports linkage to care, diagnosis and treatment of substance use related conditions and substance us related infections.

This position includes training that leads to state certification according to OAR 410-180-0305 (12) and (13).

As a certified Peer Specialist, you will be a living example and role model of recovery life. As a peer you will be a provider of the life wisdom gained through your own lived experience of recovery as well as a change agent for hope.

Benefits:

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

To see our complete job description and to apply go to http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload

Tillamook School District No.

Tillamook School District No.9 9

• Special Education Director/HR Support @ DO (02A-24)

Classified

• Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (03A-24)

• English Learner Development EA, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School (84-22)

Certified:

• Bilingual Campus Connection Coach, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School (63 -22)

• Title I EA, .5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (03-23)

• 2nd or 3rd Grade Teacher, 2023/24 School Year @ South Prairie (13T-24)

• 5th Grade Dual Language Teacher, 2023/24 School Year @ East (14T-24)

• Title I EA, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary School (25-23)

• General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary (18 -23)

• Special Education Teacher, 2023/24 School Year @ South Prairie (22T-24)

• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ South Prairie Elementary (19 -23)

• General Educational Assistant, .5 FTE @ Liberty

• 4th, 5th, or 6th Grade Teacher, 1 Position, 2023/24 School Year @ East (24T-24)

• Language Arts Teacher, 2023/24 School Year @ THS (27T-24)

• Adult Agricultural Career Coordinator, 220 Day Calendar, 2023/24 School Year @ TRASK (28T-24)

• Alternative High School Counselor, 2023/24 School Year @ WRS (30T-24)

• Music Teacher, 2023/24 School Year, @ Liberty and South Prairie (33T-24)

• Social Studies Teacher, 2023/24 School Year @ THS (34T-24)

Classified:

• Eaglet Program Childcare- General Educational Assistant, 2 Positions, .5 FTE @ WRS (07-24)

• Title I EA 3.75 hrs/day @ Liberty Elementary (51-23)

• Title I EA 3.75 hrs/day @ South Prairie (25-23)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ East Elementary School (83-23)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ Tillamook High School- 2 Vacancies

• Technology Support Specialist, 8hrs/day, 260 day Contract @ DO (90-23)

• Custodian, 1.0 FTE @ THS (92-23)

• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, 2023/24 School Year @ East (09-24)

• General Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, 2 Positions, 2023/24 School Year @ TJHS (10-24)

• Custodian, 3.75 hrs/day @ Liberty (13-24)

• School Bus Driver, 2023/24 School Year @ Transportation (14-24)

• SEL General Educational Assistant, 2023/24 School Year @ Liberty (15-24)

Extra Duty

• Volleyball Coach @ Tillamook Junior High School (09X-24)

• Head Girls Basketball Coach @ Tillamook High School (10X-24)

• Head Cheer Coach @ THS (21X-24)

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

• Drama Club Advisor @ THS (25X-24)

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us

Questions? Contact: Hannah Snow Roberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us, (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200

As CHS continues to grow, we have many opportunities available.

Feed Mill Operator (Operations Specialist)

Tillamook, Oregon

ACTIVE FULL TIME

CHS Animal Nutrition has an opening for a Feed Mill Operator (Operations Specialist) position. You will work extensively with Country Operations Cooperative Customers in ensuring they are provided the highest level of service. You must be customer focused, be hard working, and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This position has the opportunity for growth. To view full description and complete the online application visit www.CHSinc.com/careers

CHS is an EO/AA/M/F/V/D employer.

Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN]

Part time position (24 hours weekly) w/excellent benefits.

Compensation: $29 - $39 Hourly, DOE

Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse [Part Time 24 Hours per Week] as a health provider for its Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The LPN provides health care coordination, client support, and triage in home and community settings to adults presenting with severe and persistent mental illness.

Tillamook Family Counseling Center is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload your resume. Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org.

Job Opening Utility Worker 1

Posted May 25, 2023

The City of Bay City is accepting applications for a Utility Worker 1. This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Work in construction of water or sewer pipes is desired but not required. The ideal candidate has good customer service skills and the ability to work unsupervised. The Utility Worker 1 operates manual and power equipment required for the maintenance of roads, parks, sewer and water facilities, and public buildings. He/she is expected to maintain gasoline, diesel, and mechanical equipment and machinery such as backhoes, automobiles, fire trucks, dump trucks, pumps, generators, and propane and chlorine equipment. He or she is expected to maintain and operate wells, pumps, and chlorine equipment and to perform other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director. The salary range for this position is $36,870 – 49,410 annually. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance (90% paid by City) employer contributions to PERS, vacation and sick leave.

The job description and application are available online at www.ci.bay-city.or.us or can be picked up at Bay City Hall at 5525 B Street, Bay City, OR 97107. This position closes on June 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm. All applications and resumes must be submitted to Bay City by the position close date and time at 5525 B Street, Bay City, OR 97107 or emailed to Roy Markee at rmarkee@ci.bay-city.or.us by June 15, 2023, by 4:00 pm.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the base of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or familial status.

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POSITIONS:

District-wide

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Garibaldi Grade School

Nehalem Elementary School

23-24 Primary Teacher, Grade 1, $47,086-$94,168, #474

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

FORM LB-1

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM

Teacher Substitutes

Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed

To apply for any substitute position please go to ESS.com, click on Job Seeker, then type in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and follow the application process.

To apply for any of the positions, except for substitute positions, go to TalentEd at https://neahkahnie.schoolrecruiter.net/

For More Information Contact:

Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant

Neah-Kah-Nie School District

PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Phone (503) 355-3506

Vacancy announcements can be found on our website at www.nknsd.org

Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Telephone:503-322-2745

THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK IS HIRING FOR A PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL TECHNICIAN I $17.75 PER HOUR

JUNE 2023- OCTOBER 2023

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The City of Tillamook takes great pride in working hard to fulfill its Mission Statement which is to, “Continue working for a safe, livable, and economically viable community that promotes managed growth while maintaining small-town values”. This position supports the Mission of the City by providing services in the Downtown Area to help beautify and enhance the public infrastructure for its surrounding residents, businesses, and visitors. While this position may perform some general work in Public Works areas such streets, parks, water distribution, stormwater collection, and wastewater distribution, the primary focus is on the City right-of-way and property in the Downtown Area of the City of Tillamook.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent to high school education, and some experience in building/grounds maintenance, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties, including computer skills and knowledge of mobile communication devices.

Complete job descriptions and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov for the announcement, job description and application.

Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828 Position is open until filled EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at jchristensen@tillamookor.gov

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HH23-199

Self-Storage Auction

Tillamook Port Storage 4000 Blimp Blvd

Tillamook, OR 97141

Ending 10:30 a.m. June 6, 2023

Auction held online at www.storagetreasures.com C282

Schmitz or Burgett (TV, household items, furniture)

Minimum $150.00 Cash deposit per unit. More for larger units. Cash Only.

HH23-208 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget

Committee of North County Recreation District on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

This is a public meeting where presentation of the budget message and deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. The Proposed Budget will be available at www.ncrd.org by May 26, 2023. The meeting will be held in hybrid format, with options to attend via Zoom and in person. The Zoom link will be available at www.ncrd.org by May 26, 2023. Any individual may attend.

If a second meeting is required to continue the Budget Committee deliberations, it will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. A copy of this notice is also posted at local post offices.

HH23-209

TS No. OR12000011-22-1 APN

115609 TO No 2244053 TRUST-

EE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust

Deed made by, COTY E WELLS AND KALLEY M WELLS, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for QUICKEN LOANS INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of January 14, 2020 and recorded on January 15, 2020 as Instrument No. 2020-00301 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION and recorded September

15, 2022 as Instrument Number

2022-05822 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon to-wit:

APN: 115609 THE SOUTH ONE-

HALF OF LOT 16, BLOCK 2, HATHAWAY MEAD ACRES, IN THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR GARAGE ENCROACHMENT, INCLUDING THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS THEREOF, RECORDED

OCTOBER 10, 1991 IN BOOK 337, PAGE 904, RECORDS OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28,1998 IN BOOK 400, PAGE 643, RECORDS OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 707 EVERGREEN DR, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141-2621 Both the Beneficiary, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 8 Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2022 to 01/01/2023 at $1,492.62 4 Monthly Payment(s) from 02/01/2023 to 05/20/2023 at $1,484.84 Monthly

Late Charge(s): $239.15 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $254,556.97 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.50000% per annum from May 1, 2022 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on September 27, 2023 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Front Entrance, Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of Tillamook, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in

Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: May 11,2023

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

Order Number 91872, Pub Dates: 5/23/2023, 5/30/2023, 6/6/2023, 6/13/2023, HEADLIGHT HERALD

HH23-215 In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Tillamook Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of Allen

C. Peloquin, Deceased. Case No. 23PB04606 Notice to Interested

Persons Notice is hereby given that Nicole Tyo Peloquin has been appointed as personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in care of John J. Christianson, Four Point Legal, P.C., 2035 NW Front Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97209, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these estate proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 23, 2023. /s/ Nicole Tyo Peloquin, personal representative. Personal Representative Nicole Tyo Peloquin Lawyer for Personal Representative John J. Christianson, OSB #062950 Four Point Legal, P.C. 2035 NW Front Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97209 503.770.5900 (p) 503.770.5901 (fax) john@fourpointlegal.com

HH23-156 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

T.S. No.: OR-23-954175-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, EISHA A CASTRO, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., NMLS: 1788, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 8/14/2020, recorded 8/21/2020, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2020-05515 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 3N1033BB03600

owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $18,193.72 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $336,865.45 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be great-

er. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/1/2022, and all subsequent installments

of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be

HH23-233 FORM L B -1 Telephone: 503-842-3439 Actual Amount Adopted Budget Approved Budget 2021-2022 This Year 2022-2023Next Year 2023-2024 1,004,744 919,172 1,005,221 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,000 200,000 25,000 103,150 104,500 65,000 371,188 366,796 378,020 1 679 082 1 590 468 1 473 241 291,818 388,109 322,387 75,569 385,200 358,625 20,000 333,000 11,000 0 0 0 200,000 75,000 25,000 0 100,000 75,000 0 0 0 1,091,695 309,159 681,229 1,679,082 1,590,468 1,473,241 1,247,308 1,158,168 1,016,941 4 4 4 431,774 432,300 456,300 1 679 082 1 590 468 1 473 241 4 4 4 Rate or Amount ImposedRate or Amount ImposedRate or Amount Approved 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 .069 .069 .069 LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings To t al If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, insert lines (rows) on this sheet. You may delete blank lines. 150-504-073-2 (Rev. 02-14) NOTICE OF B UDGET HEARING FINANCIAL SUMMARY RESOURCES Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt TOTAL OF AL L FUNDS Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Contact: Shawn Blanchard Email: sblancha@co.tillamook.or.us Federal, State and all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations Not Incurred on July 1 4-H Building Rserve STATEMENT OF INDEB TEDNESS Local Option Levy To t al Req u i r em en t s FTE for that unit or program on July 1. PROPERTY TAX L EVIES Estimated Debt Outstanding STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES an d SOURCES OF FINANCING * To t al FTE To t al Req u i r em en t s Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit .069 per $1,000) Estimated Debt Authorized, But Levy For General Obligation Bonds FTE Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure Special Payments Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements FTE Personnel Services Materials and Services Capital Outlay Debt Service 4-H Ex t en s i o n Ser v i c e Di s t r i c t Contingencies All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes FINANCIAL SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS AND FUL L -TIME EQUIVAL ENT EMPL OYEES (FTE) B Y ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received To t al Res o u r c es FINANCIAL SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS B Y OB J ECT CL ASSIFICATION Interfund Transfers A public meeting of theTillamook County 4-H & Extension Service will be held on June 14 2023 at 10am at BoCC Conference Room- 106 and Microsoft Teams, Tillamook, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 2023 as approved by the Tillamook County 4-H & Extension Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below online at https://www.co.tillamook.or.us/treasurer/page/4h-extension-services-budget-documents . This budget is for an _x_ annual __ biennial budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is _x_ the same as __ different than the preceding year. HH23-234

Email:  sely@nwresd.k12.or.us

that based upon business records

Beginning Fund Balance

Other Revenue from Local Sources

Revenue from Intermediate Sources Revenue from Federal Sources Revenue from State Sources

All Other Budget Resources

Total Resources

Salaries

Purchased Services

Capital Outlay

Debt Service*

Operating Contingency Interfund Transfers*

Total Requirements

1000 Instruction

FTE

FINANCIAL SUMMARY ‐ REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION

7000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING **

statewideandregionalhealthandsafetypolicies,nationalandlocalworkforceshortages,theongoingpoliticizationofschoolgovernance,wideninggapsinstudentlearningandthesocial‐emotionalwellbeingofhistorically andpresentlymarginalizedchildren,andalltheresultingprogramandoperationalchangesaddressedbyourteamsalmostdaily.Therehasalsobeen greatjoyasstudentsreturnedtoin‐personlearning,educators reconnectedwithoneanotherandwithchildrenandfamilies,andESDshavebeenre‐centeredinthestatewideresponsetomanyofthechallengesfacedinourcommunities.Oureducatorscontinuetoworktirelessly, selflessly and with genuine care for the well‐being of the children and families they are committed to serving.

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Contact:  Sherry Ely Current Year Property Taxes, other than Local Option Taxes Supplies & Materials PROPERTY TAX LEVIES 2000 Support Services

Interfund Transfers STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS

ThisProposed2023.2024Budgethasbeenproducedwithafocusonaligningavailableresourcestothe2020‐25Board‐adoptedstrategicplan,whichdirectstheadministrationtoelevatethetenetsofequity,partnership, innovation,andstudentsuccessinprogramdesignandimplementation.WhiletheESDisexperiencingatighteningingeneralfunding,asthestateschoolfundisnotkeepingpacewithcosts,wehaveconverselyexperienced significantgrowthinmanyofourtargeted,contract/grantfunds.Assuch,thisproposedbudget‐containsexcitingopportunitiesfortheESDtodeliveronourmission:“Inpartnershipwiththecommunitiesweserve, NorthwestRegionalEducationServiceDistrictimprovesstudentlearningbyprovidingequitableaccesstohigh‐qualityservicesandsupport.”TheESDhasalsobeenabletosecurefundingtoexpandourEarlyLearning program through the purchase of a facility in Hillsboro ‐ the cost of this project is reflected in the 2023.2024 budget.

construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY

LOAN SERVICE CORPORA-

TION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 8/31/2023 at the hour of 10:00

AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the front entrance to the Tillamook Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, in the city of Tillamook, county of Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of TILLAMOOK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last

Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest Eisha Castro 9980 Pine Ridge Drive Manzanita, OR 97130 Original Bor-

rower For Sale Information Call: 855 238-5118 or Login to: https:// www.xome.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-

PORATION OF WASHINGTON.

If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER

Iris is a ten week old female Siamese mix. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. She tends to be shy but loves affection. She likes batting ping pong balls around the house and wrestling with her siblings

If you are interested in adopting Iris, Just fill out the online adoption application at https:// unitedpaws. wordpress. com/adoptionapplication/.

Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City

BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A warm and friendly congregation. 5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Pastor David Hurd. Worship Service 10 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards.

https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOr-

egonUMC

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!

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

WI-NE-MA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Wi-Ne-Ma Campground. 5195 Winema

Road, 7 miles south of Cloverdale

Kyle French, Minister. (971) 237-2378

info@winemachurch.net

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Garibaldi

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.

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday

March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

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

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH 4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375. 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 Website: www.netartsfriends.org

All are welcome! Pacific City 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!

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

Rockaway Beach ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390) Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

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

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

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA) 5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598 https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

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

11a.m. Morning Worship

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

Everyone Welcome

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: 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.

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 Services 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting at 1113 9th Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

Bible Study Thursday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1113 9th St., 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:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLA-

Probate Department No.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of KATHERYN F. LITTLEFIELD, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of said estate. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at: Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C., PO Box 749 Salem, Oregon 973080749 or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of this court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 16 day of May, 2023. Allen R. Littlefield, Personal Representative J. Kevin Shuba, Attorney at Law OSB No. 914263 Garrett Hemann Robert-

Available to read throughout the year at www.tillamookheadlightherald.com and www.northcoastcitizen.com

Tillamook High School

With just one minute between their births and 38 thousandths separating their GPA, we introduce this year’s Valedictorian Franklin Weeks and Salutatorian Bowen Weeks.

Valedictorian

Franklin Weeks

The Tillamook High School Class of 2023 Valedictorian with a 4.5522 GPA is Franklin Weeks. Frank is planning on entering the architectural design and engineering field. He loves shopping at Goodwill! According to his mom Tina, they hit every Goodwill possible! Frank also loves soccer, swimming, Harry Potter movies, plants, pottery, snow skiing, and travel. Frank is always busy and involved in every activity.

Salutatorian

Bowen Weeks

The Tillamook High School Class of 2023 Salutatorian with 4.5484 GPA is Bowen Weeks. Bowen loves computers, and is also a proficient shopper at Goodwill. He also enjoys skateboarding, making skateboard ramp additions, water and snow skiing, playing soccer, and being outside. Bowen plans on majoring in computer science after high school.

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Valedictorian

Samantha Swan

Neah-Kah-Nie High School Graduating Class of 2023 Valedictorian is Samantha Swan with a 4.5 weighted GPA.She plans to go to University of Oregon for Journalism. She completed her senior project and has been doing an internship with the Headlight Herald and writing some articles. Samantha was also Vice president of the Neah-Kah-Nie High School student body.

Salutatorian

Cole Brown

Neah-Kah-Nie High School Graduating Class of 2023 Salutatorian is Cole Brown with a 4.4 weighted GPA. Cole plans to go to OSU for construction management. He is getting a real estate brokers license. He also ran cross country all four years and did speech and debate his freshman year. He went to Costa Rica to learn Spanish as a foreign exchange student for half a summer as well. His Senior project was to do a series of podcasts over a wide variety of topics. Cole has been active in extracurricular activities and student government.

What Is your GPA?

My GPA is currently a 4.0 unweighted, and a 4.444 weighted

Which clubs, sports or other extracurriculars have you participated in?

I’ve tried a few sports, but I only really latched onto football and have participated since I was in elementary school. Aside from that I was a part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl club for the last couple years of high school, and before covid closed the schools I started my own science club for about a month (Future Scientists Of Nestucca, F-SON). I also made it to the rank of first class in boy scouts.

What are your plans following graduation?

After graduation I plan on attending

Dartmouth in September. I want to pursue a bachelor pre-medical track with a focus on biochemistry and maybe a dash of economics.) After that I hope to attend either the Geisel school of medicine or one of the other prestigious medical colleges on the east coast.

What activities or hobbies do you enjoy outside of school?

Outside of school I enjoy conducting chemistry experiments, shooting guns and exploring the wilderness with friends, and tending to my stocks. Mostly I just work though, I don’t like to stagnate.

What are your career goals?

I have several contingency plans for other jobs in the medical field, however my main goal right now is to become

Nestucca High School Salutatorian

What Is your GPA?

4.0 (4.263 weighted)

Which clubs, sports or other extracurriculars have you participated in?

Most notable was my participation in the regional and international bridge building competition in 2022 & 2023, as well as my involvement in the National Oceanic Sciences Bowl, which i led as Captain for two years. I have also been a part of Speech and Debate, have past experience in Student Council, and am currently involved in the National Honor Society.

What are your plans following graduation?

Following graduation I will be working on my parents’ oyster farm

Brooklyn Goodwin

for the summer. In September I will be attending Oregon State University as a first-year civil engineering student.

What activities or hobbies do you enjoy outside of school?

I am an avid hiker and beach goer, but only when I have my blue heeler dog by my side. Living in such an ecologically diverse region allows me to be outside, and I have developed a love for fishing, clamming and of course, cruising backroads with the windows down.

What are your career goals?

Following graduation I am headed straight to OSU as a civil engineering student. There, I will complete the four-year engineering program to obtain a bachelor’s degree all while

gaining progressive engineering experience, before obtaining my professional engineer certification. As of now, my focus is set on obtaining these skills, however, I have considered starting my own engineering firm. This will be decided and come to fruition after graduation from university.

What was your favorite high school high school memory?

My experience with the international bridge building contest ranks highest of all my high school memories. This experience sent me to both Pennsylvania and Illinois, where I not only confirmed my passion for engineering, but also saw the many highlights of each State. This was a truly mind-blowing experience as someone who grew up in a small town.

a radiologist and then retire into being a chemical researcher. I say “retire into” because I doubt, I will ever stop wanting to work and learn new things.

What was your favorite high school high school memory?

It’s hard to say since most of my memories are of the college I went to, but I’d say it was right after my senior year state football game. We lost the game, but we all gave our best, and as I looked around me, I just saw for the last time ever the excited faces of my team bragging about their best plays and accomplishments of game. I felt relieved that all our effort led to something that our school hadn’t done since 2008, (district champs), but I also felt oddly happy that our last game was a proper challenge where we could give it our all.

Gift Responsibly

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Gift Ideas for a Graduate:

• Book

• Gas Card

• Blanket and a Self-Care Kit

• Social Board Game

• Cookbook

• Gift Card to their Favorite Restaurant

• Money Towards a New Car

• Ticket to a Local Concert or Community Event

Regala con Responsabilidad

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Ideas de obsequios para un estudiante graduado:

• Libro

• Tarjeta para gasolina

• Manta y paquete de cuidado personal

• Juego de caja social

• Libro de cocina

• Tarjeta de obsequios para su restaurante favorito

• Dinero para un nuevo automóvil

• Entrada para un concierto local o evento comunitario

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To all our Graduates from our RTI area schools we wish you much success as you move forward in life and career's and Congratulations to one of our Scholarship winner Rossi Nelson from Neah-KahNie High School!

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Tylee Anderson Alexander Aronhalt

Collin Chodrick

Jordan Dias

Tanner Dunn

Elias Friend

Rosco Funkhouser

Cristian Garcia

Gabriella Garcia

Ashley Gerken

Xander Gilley

Vincent Gingerich

James Goddard

Florisel Godinez Valencia

Melissa Guerrero Rivera

Kasmin Ibarra Nedrow

Micah Jager

Ashtyn Jepson

Joseph Reiff

Michael Whisman

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Sean D. Beauchamp

Dontae K. Diaz

Parker D. Hopkins

Arianna Koch

Ashton Lilly

Gracie S. Miller

Rossi B. Nelson

Ashlynn A. Nelson Lawrence

Kali J. Parker

Diego Perez

John R. Stanfield

Emily R. Weitzel

Odile P. Williams

You were made for more. More friendship. More adventures. More of life’s big moments. You’ve persevered and now it’s time to celebrate you doing more of what you were made for.

class of 2023!