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Tillamook County prepared to celebrate

250th Independence Day

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As the country is set to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, Tillamook County has a full schedule of fun events ready to celebrate the long, holiday weekend. Festivities will begin on Friday, July 3, with Cloverdale celebrating the annual Clover’s Day, kicking off with an 8:30 a.m. Fun Run, with 5K, 8K and two-mile-walk options, starting at the Cloverdale Bridge. A vendor fair will open with booths along 101 at 10 a.m. and run through 2 p.m., with The Radio Riots providing live music.

The Clover’s Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Nestucca High School before proceeding down Highway 101, and will feature a theme of Red, White and Moo, with Grand Marshals Nancy and Gordon Whitehead.

On the fourth itself, there are two parade options, with

Rockaway Beach’s beginning at 11 a.m. and Manzanita’s starting at 1 p.m.

Rockaway’s parade runs down Highway 101, with a theme of Generations by the SeaCelebrating 250 Years of Freedom, and Grand Marshal Barbara Trout. Rockaway Beach’s festivities continue with the 17th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals at Phyllis Baker Park, where dachshunds (and other dogs) vie for top spot in the annual races, which begin at 1 p.m.

Manzanita’s parade has a theme of Sand, Sea & 250 Years of Liberty, and will begin at Underhill Plaza at 1 p.m., proceeding down Division, right on Laneda Avenue, right on Ocean, right on Portland and First, before a left on Manzanita to complete the loop.

There will be two fireworks shows in the evening, with Rockaway Beach and Neskowin both set to host displays starting around 10 p.m.

More boring needed for Tillamook water mainline

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

T illamook city council unanimously approved a $525,000 change order to the contract with Tapani Inc. for the first phase of a new water transmission line from south of the Port of Tillamook Bay to the city.

The change was necessary to avoid disruptions to the airport’s operations and Tillamook City Manager Sean Lewis said that it was how the project should have been designed from the beginning.

“From our perspective as project managers, we don’t see it as a huge loss because this is how it should have been done in the first place,” Lewis said.

Council approved the contract to construct a new 3.2-mile alignment of water main line between the port and the city to replace one from the early 20th century at their January 16

meeting this year. That segment is just the first phase of the project, replacing the line between Clemons Corner and the west side of the intersection at Highway 101 and Gienger Road, with a second phase to replace pipe along Gienger Road and Tillamook River Road and tie into the distribution system at the corner of Second Street and Ivy Avenue. Originally, plans called for a small section of the line’s path to be bored underneath wetlands at the south end of the airport, with the rest to be completed with open trenching. However, port authorities approached the project team after work had begun and let them know that returning to open trenching inside the fenceline around the runway would prevent aviation operations by placing equipment in the airport’s non-obstruction zone.

Lewis said that getting approval to work in that zone

would take six to eight months through the Federal Aviation Administration, and that the project team did not have time for that delay.

Instead, the section of line that is bored is being lengthened to avoid the non-obstruction zone.

The city had received excess funding for the project, slated to go towards the second phase, with $12 million coming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, $4 million from a federal allocation this January and $800,000 from a Business Oregon grant, against an original budget of $12.7 million. Lewis said that the project team expected the additional boring to increase costs by $460-475,000, noting that the $525,000 approval was designed to give wiggle room.

Lewis said that the project remains on schedule for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

Bay City begins water system upgrades

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

I n May, Bay City’s city council approved two projects for a combined

$3.66 million to add a new 500,000-gallon reservoir on Juno Hill and replace the main transmission line between Alderbrook Road and that reservoir and an existing reservoir at the same site.

Bay City City Manager David McCall said the projects, which are being financed by a partially forgivable federal loan, were part of the system’s long-term plan and that he expected them to be completed by September or October. McCall also took the chance to

discuss the city’s recently updated sewer lateral ordinance.

cost of $1.7 million and has already begun.

said. “Well, thanks to the infrastructure bill, it appeared much earlier.”

The city’s water utility serves the city, four water districts and the Tillamook County Creamery Association, which uses around half of the water produced by the system. Water is sourced from a well field across the Kilchis River from the Hydrangea Ranch, whence it runs through an 18-inch pipe to the intersection of Kilchis River Road and Alderbrook Road. From there, two ten-inch PVC pipes diverge, with one continuing west towards Bay City and the other heading south towards the reservoir on Juno Hill and the utility’s other customers.

One of the projects will see the ten-inch PVC pipe that heads south from the junction replaced with 12-inch HDP pipe, which is more flexible to prevent cracking that is common in PVC piping. This work is being undertaken by Advance Excavation at a

The other project will see Woodiger Inc. add a new 500,000-gallon reservoir to a piece of property on Juno Hill that is already home to a matching reservoir, with both connected to a seismic isolation valve. Work on that project is expected to begin in early July.

Funding for both projects is coming courtesy of a $3.8-million, partially forgivable loan through the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. 52% of the loan is fully forgivable, while the remaining 48% will be repaid at a sub-three-percent interest rate over 30 years using a portion of $600,000 paid annually by the system’s users to cover operations and maintenance, and contribute to a capital fund for projects like these. “That capital fund was intended to be used as a match towards a grant, and we figured it would take like ten years to fund that, build up money and find that grant,” McCall

Updates to sewer lateral regulations came as the city works to cut down on inflow and infiltration across the system.

Previously, residents were required to fix any issues with lateral lines within 60 days of being notified of the problem by the city or their water service would be shut off, though McCall said that enforcement was mostly limited to situations where lateral lines failed completely.

Three years ago, the city used funds from the American Recovery Plan Act to purchase a camera truck to inspect the city’s sewer system. Public works crews have spent the last two winters inspecting the system and repairing issues in the city’s main lines, and McCall said that it was now an appropriate time to shift focus to lateral lines.

To facilitate that, council recently updated the regula-

tions around lateral line inspections, requiring that they be performed when a property is sold or when public works crews alert a property owner of an increased rate of flow coming from their lateral line. Property owners then have 60 days to have a scoping of the lateral line completed, and if a problem is identified, four months to get the problem fixed before a $100 monthly fine is added to their water bill, though the fine will be refunded as long as the lateral line is repaired within eight months of the scoping.

McCall said that council had put money into next year’s budget to reimburse impacted homeowners for 10% of the cost of a repair, with a maximum payment of $1,000. McCall also noted that the city had a home improvement loan program open to residents making 80% of the area’s median income or less that involves no repayment until their property sells.

At a rural county museum in Oregon, you might expect antique farming equipment, local yearbooks or taxidermy. What you probably wouldn’t expect is a surprisingly serious collection devoted to Abraham Lincoln — proving you don’t have to visit Washington, D.C., to find a little presidential history.

To celebrate America’s 250th, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum (TCPM) is displaying an original curation: “Lincoln’s Legacy.” The exhibit highlights Abraham Lincoln’s life and political career with a gallery of text panels, facsimiles, photographs, folk art, and other memorabilia.

“We chose to feature Abraham Lincoln because his legacy transcends time to impact American politics 150+ years after his assassination,” TCPM Exhibit & Program Developer Jenny Teece said. “As we reflect on the founding and evolution of our nation, his story is just one thread in the tapestry of American history.”

Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. He grew up working on his family’s farm but took the initiative to educate himself by reading anything he could find.

Lincoln went on to become a lawyer at the age of 27, a career that built him a strong

reputation. In 1860, Lincoln became the Republican presidential nominee and won the office decisively.

Seven states promptly voted to secede from the United States in response to his election, forming the Confederate States of America. Lincoln refused to acknowledge the secession, and tensions built until an attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina exploded the nation into civil war.

The war was the focus of Lincoln’s presidency. It shaped his economic, foreign and domestic policies, revolutionized the role of the President as Commander-in-Chief, and redefined the powers allotted to the executive branch of the government. Through it all, he emphasized his primary goal was to preserve the Union.

Five days after the Confederacy’s surrender, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, while attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC.

So, what does Abraham Lincoln have to do with Oregon…or Tillamook County?

In his death, Abraham Lincoln was anchored as a national martyr while his legacy has been analyzed, scrutinized, and preserved by many around the world, including Oregon’s own Mark O. Hatfield.

Mark O. Hatfield was born in Oregon on July 12, 1922, and remained a resident for his youth and much of his adult

life. After earning degrees from Willamette University and Stanford University, he joined the U.S. Navy as a landing craft officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Hatfield’s political career began after being elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1950 and the Oregon Senate in 1954. He served as Oregon’s Secretary of State in 1956 and Oregon’s Governor from 1959 through 1967. Hatfield was elected as a United States Senator in 1966 where he served for 30 years until his retirement in January of 1997. He resumed teaching political science and history courses at Portland State University, George Fox University, and Willamette University until his death on August 7, 2011 at 89 years old.

A lifelong student of Abraham Lincoln’s political career and legacy, Senator Hatfield was an avid collector of Lincoln memorabilia. Much of which was gifted to him by constituents, congressional peers, and even presidents. A portion of his collection was gifted to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum in 1997, with an additional donation in the early 2000s.

“This exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to reflect on our shared history and an individual’s vision and courage that helped shape the United States,” TCPM Executive Director Peyton Tracy said. “Lincoln’s leadership, character and commitment to preserving our nation during one of its most challenging periods remains deeply relevant today.”

“Lincoln’s Legacy” is now on display at TCPM through November 2026. As a compliment to the exhibit, a variety of Abraham Lincoln and America’s 250th themed items are for sale in the Museum’s gift shop.

To further commemorate America’s 250th, TCPM is also hosting a “Wish Wall” location.

Coordinated by “Made By Us,” a nationwide network of 500+ museums, people across the nation are invited to share their birthday wishes for the U.S. TCPM has supplied postcards for visitors to compose their hopes on, which can then be hung on the Wish Wall at the Museum.

“I am proud to be a part of an organization that is bringing this special exhibit celebrating Abraham Lincoln and our country as part of America’s 250th anniversary,” TCPM Board President Ryan Weber said. “We are proud to be part of this nationwide celebration and to provide meaningful opportunities for our community to connect with America’s past as we look toward its future.” The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is

OSU Extension Service leads Port of Garibaldi tour

Will chAppell Headlight Editor

Members of Oregon State University’s Sea Grant faculty led a public tour of the facilities at the Port of Garibaldi on June 26, as part of their ongoing Discover Oregon Seafood series.

During the tour, Amanda Gladics and Alex Marquardt guided the group to various areas of the port and discussed its operations, with further information shared by people working in retail outlets at and boats based out of the port.

Gladics began the tour

with an overview of Oregon’s fishing industry, explaining that while Pacific whiting accounts for the largest share of the state’s catch by volume, it was not typically marketed directly to consumers and was instead used to make processed products like fish sticks.

Other large catches for the state include Dungeness crab and pink shrimp, while salmon is a smaller fishery, though nonetheless important as it serves as a bridge between seasons and consumers are willing to pay more for it.

In Garibaldi, the mix of fish caught is different from

statewide, Gladics said, with Dungeness crab making up most of the catch, and clams that are used mostly as crab bate representing the second largest percentage.

When considering the income generated by different catches, low-value whiting represents under 20% of revenues, while crab brings in almost half of revenue statewide and an even larger share in Tillamook County.

Gladics said that there were 324 crab permits issued in the state, with boats restricted to between 200 and 500 pots apiece, which they

must check every 14 days. Early in the season, which begins in December and ends in August, crews check pots every 24 hours and work in waters up to 500 feet deep, while later in the season, they check slightly less frequently and focus on pots closer to shore in shallower waters.

Marquardt discussed oyster farming in the state, explaining that farmers leased fields in perpetuity from the state and raised oysters from seeds in empty shells. Tillamook Bay has more than 2,000 acres leased for oyster farming, making it by far the

largest site for the activity in the state. Three species are mainly harvested in Oregon, Marquardt said, predominant Pacific oysters, native Olympia oysters and smaller, sweeter Kumamoto oysters. Pacific Seafood, a company that operates in Washington and California as well as Oregon, operates the state’s only large-scale farm in Tillamook Bay.

After the introduction, the group proceeded to The Spot, where owner Kelly Barnett demonstrated how to filet a Chinook salmon, and discussed how he smoked other

The group then made their way onto the docks, where Bob and Logan Browning from the

discussed their operation, saying that crab was their main catch, followed by tuna and salmon. Bob said that the boat also sold its catch directly to consumers, letting interested buyers know when they will be open on Facebook.

Finally, the

Sammy’s Place Announces New Executive Director: Honors

Julie Chick’s Decade of Dedication, Welcoming Jaimie Rhodes

A fter more than a decade of leadership and service to Sammy’s Place, Executive Director

Julie Chick stepped down from her role on March 31, 2026.

Julie joined Sammy’s Place in a volunteer leadership capacity in 2014 before becoming the organization’s first paid Executive Director. During her tenure, she helped expand opportunities for individuals and families navigating Oregon’s developmental disabilities services system and guided key initiatives, including the development of Thompson Springs, an affordable and accessible housing community in Nehalem.

“Julie has led this organization with her heart and soul,” said board member Chantelle Brown. “Sammy’s Place has grown up because of Julie’s nurturing nature, tenacity and sheer will to make things happen for everyone in our community. She has made a difference in how people here view disabilities and helped to provide a safe place for us to feel accepted, valued and loved. Her contributions and what she gave to us is priceless and she will be missed.” She continued, “We are deeply grateful for Julie’s dedication, vision, and commitment to inclusion, and we wish her all the best in her next chapter.”

As Sammy’s Place

moves forward, we are pleased to welcome Jaimie Rhodes as Executive Director. Jaimie joins the organization with a commitment to building on Sammy’s Place’s strong foundation and continuing its mission of creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and supporting individuals and families with disabilities throughout our coastal communities.

Rhodes steps into the role with a background in nonprofit leadership and a commitment to strengthening community-based services along the Oregon Coast. Over the past decade, Rhodes has worked in nonprofit settings focused on building sustainable programs and supporting teams in delivering services that respond to real community needs. Her experience includes a prior career in the healthcare

technology industry, where she developed a strong background in operations, systems, and organizational structure.

Rhodes has also remained engaged in local civic and volunteer efforts in Tillamook County, contributing to work centered on thoughtful governance and community collaboration.

A native Oregonian, Rhodes calls Tillamook home. As a parent and community member, she values the importance of connection, access, and opportunity for individuals and families across the region.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this role and to build on the amazing work that has already been done,” said Rhodes. “Sammy’s Place has developed a robust framework of services and programs, and I’m look -

ing forward to continuing to listen, learn, and work alongside the community to ensure that they are both responsive and sustainable.”

As Executive Director, Rhodes will focus on strengthening partnerships, supporting ongoing program development, and helping to expand access and opportunities for individuals in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community.

Sammy’s Place serves individuals and families experiencing disabilities along the Oregon Coast by providing education, advocacy, and inclusive programming that fosters belonging and opportunity.

Please join us in thanking Julie for her years of service and welcoming Jaimie to Sammy’s Place.

For more information

about Sammy’s Place, visit www.sammysplace.info

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Disappointed in deal

Well, our “stable genius” president started a war, calling for Iran’s unconditional surrender and then he lost the war. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) he signed at Versailles, France to end the fighting (the place where Germany surrendered at the end of WWI) was, according to the Iranians (on national TV) “… a record of U.S. failure. People will see it and judge.” Among other things, the MOU says Iran will let ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge for 60 days only. After that, Iran is free to charge tolls. Iran can now sell its oil to finance its military and its peaceloving proxies Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis and any nuclear program it feels like carrying out . The MOU says nothing about what happens to Iran’s missiles. Of course, Trump said it would be unfair for Iran not to have missiles if other countries have them. And as a reward for Iran winning the war Trump says Iran will get $300 billion of reparations or “investments” – that’s about 200 times as much money as Obama spent to ransom American hostages and get a promise that Iran will not build an atomic bomb (a deal Trump has blasted ever since).

So, this is Trump’s present to America for the 250th anniversary of our revolution: a lost war, humiliation by our foe

and a “deal” which, if it is actually carried out, is a complete disaster. Oh, and by the way, the negotiations on nuclear matters depend on there being peace in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are currently fighting. Good luck with Israel not hitting back when Hezbollah fires missiles and drones at it. And, of course, we can be certain Iran will keep its promises about nuclear weapons, right? Because they really don’t mean it when they keep saying death to America and death to Israel. Right? Jon Orloff Rockaway Beach

Dissatisfied with DA

We had recently been compelled to speak out even before recent news articles had appeared in the Tillamook Headlight Herald regarding the job performance of the DA and victims’ assistances offices. Now it feels even more important to add our experience to the story. Our son, Henry, was killed by a 26-year-old uninsured stranger he had known for less than an hour. This individual was dishonorably discharged from the military and had been through substance abuse programs. He knew the risks of his careless behavior. People from his past reached out to us with stories confirming his reckless history. Somehow this is the person that the system has supported throughout this nightmare experience. The offender who killed

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our son faced a mandatory 75-month sentence for the charges that a Tillamook County grand jury recommended in the winter of 2022. DA Olson settled for far less, with the offender serving only 30 months for a felony criminally negligent homicide charge along with conditions the county now must monitor. DA Olson told us during one of several emotionally gut-wrenching meetings that it wouldn’t matter how much time this individual served, that it wouldn’t change the loss we had experienced. She voiced concern proceeding with a trial if Judge Hill had been in charge because of previous conflict between them, she seemed to give the defendants lawyer every possible break, making her and her client’s lives much easier. The man who killed Henry is now free and receiving county services as part of his rehabilitation back into our community. We have received exactly zero helpful information or resources from victims’ assistance. In fact, they have misinformed us and have been rude and dismissive of our situation. The confusion and frustration this has caused has only added to the agony of this immense loss.

We do not feel like the legal system, particularly the DA’s office, did enough for us or the citizens of this county. Powerful positions are held by people who constantly assure their communities how they prioritize public safely and seeking justice for victims of crime. Our law enforcement professionals are

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doing their part to protect us but once these cases proceed to the DA, it’s the offender who gets the benefits of a system that doesn’t seem to serve the citizens, certainly not in our case.

Henry was an amazing, vibrant 18-year-old young man. He was a son, brother, friend, hunting partner, hard worker and protector of the people he cared about. He was ready to make a positive contribution to this place. He loved this community and was loved by this community.

We are left now to live our lives without Henry.

This does not feel right.

Dan and Charlene Gernert

for 12 years, and know that department was quite often overlooked as though they were unimportant. I would hope that things had changed when it came to how some departments get treated.

Patricia Archambault Tillamook, OR

One Missile or One Old Hangar

comes to preserving one of the largest clear-span wooden structures in the world, everybody suddenly becomes a certified public accountant.

“Where will the money come from?”

It’s a fair question.

But I can’t help noticing that our nation has somehow managed to build nuclear submarines, aircraft carriers, space shuttles, interstate highways and a reflecting pool in Washington with a cost that increases every day. Happy Fourth of July indeed.

Surely saving one old wood blimp hangar isn’t beyond the capabilities of the country that put a man on the Moon.

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Think about the surveyor’s

In response to the article in the HH issue of June 23rd about the annexing of the BLM building and which departments should possibly be moved out there. It was stated by Commissioner Bell that Community Development, Assessment & Taxation, and the Clerk’s office should be considered for the benefit of the public. Did she forget that there is also 1 more department that is currently in the TLC building? That department is the Surveyor’s office. Are you planning on leaving them there? I worked in that department

People often ask why I’m so obsessed with Saving Hangar B. The answer may be because I spent part of my career working on the Trident II D5 missile program. A fully equipped Trident missile can cost well over $100 million. An Ohio-class submarine carries twenty of them. That’s billions of dollars cruising around the seven seas with the power to set the cockroaches up as the next dominant species. Meanwhile we’re debating whether we can afford to save an 85-year-old historic blimp hangar.

I have to admit, I find that a little funny.

Back in my aerospace days, I learned that when you add “Mil-Spec” to a screwdriver... the cost is irrelevant. At Lockheed, we joked about the thousanddollar coffee pots... and yes, the stories about the toilet seats are true. Really.

Yet somehow, when it

At nearly 70, I know a thing or two about aging infrastructure. My heart skips, I leak occasionally, my hair is growing in places I don’t want and not growing in places I do. And don’t get me started on the titanium screws and rods in my back. Thankfully, nobody has proposed demolition as the most cost-effective solution... not yet.

Hangar B deserves the same consideration.

After all, unlike a Trident missile, Hangar B’s purpose isn’t to destroy history.

It’s to preserve it. And that strikes me as money well spent.

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Chris Laity, the Tillamook County Director of Public Works, spoke with the residents of Cape Meares at the Barbara Bennett Community Center on June 20. He explained that the Public Works Department is responsible for roads, bridges and maintenance of countyowned throughfares. The Department is also responsible for solid waste. Given that Tillamook County has 368 miles of roads, 118 bridges, 7,000 signs, 4,000 culverts and vegetation around all this, the Public Works folks are mighty busy. There is a lag time to repairs after big storms; damage from the 2023 storm is anticipated to be repaired completely by the summer of 2027.

The Road Department is currently exploring the possibility of reducing residential speed limits to 20 mph from the current 25 mph. They rely on the public to report problems; please contact the road department at 503842-3419 or email them at pubwks#tillamookcounty.

gov, Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to submit work requests. If it is an emergency, call 911.

Sarah Absher, the Director of Community Development,

Greetings from Rockaway Beach

Busy times are upon us, and there will be no busier time than this Saturday when Rockaway Beach celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America.

The festivities begin at 11 a.m. with the City’s annual Independence Day Parade. This year’s theme is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.” I am fortunate to be a fourthgeneration property owner here and terribly honored to be selected as Grand Marshal

joined Mr. Laity during the discussion.

She gave a brief update on Short-Term Rentals and Code Enforcement. She explained that the county is looking into revamping the code enforcement division to include short-term rentals, building, planning and sanitation issues.

We thank both Ms. Absher and Mr. Laity for taking the time to come to Cape Meares to share this information with our community. We would welcome them back on an annual basis to further develop good communication. And a special thanks from me to Wendy Kunkel for this report, as I was out of town and missed the presentations.

Cape Meares residents Micky Ryan and John Olmsted had booked a fishing charter trip for their nephew’s

family from Texas (Micky’s brother, four of his grandchildren and their parents) one weekend in June, but it was canceled due to windy weather. They had to regroup fast. Micky and John got out a trout rod they had on hand, checked local stores and called neighbors for reinforcements. Capt. Pete delivered three kid-ready fishing rods plus a couple of half-jars of power bait. Not too much later, a picture arrived to Pete’s phone: one of the kids was holding up a string of trout from Cape Meares Lake. Eloise, Marshall, Jilly and Everett each caught at least one fish during their weekend of fishing here. This was the first time the Texas relatives had been out to Cape Meares; you can bet they’ll be back. Micky and John plan to be fully stocked up with fishing gear before their next visit. Love to hear about kids getting hooked on fishing. Here at the Steen household, we were delighted to be part of a surprise engagement on June 13. Our daughter, Nicole Steen, got engaged to her boyfriend of several years, Jeremy Burress, in a unique proposal on the beach. Jeremy had borrowed one of our beachcombed bottles and put

a note inside, asking Nicole to marry him. She stumbled across the message-in-a bottle, exclaimed and pulled out the note…and her jaw dropped. Nicole’s two daughters and Jeremy’s two daughters were present on the beach at the time of the proposal; all the whopping and hollering that went on was surely heard all over Cape Meares. A Pacific City photographer, Bowen Childs, captured the special moment (Bowen Childs Photography, https://www. instagram.com/bowen.childs). Jeremy’s mother, Marla, joined us for the celebration afterward. We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy, his girls and his mom into our family. Don’t forget the Bay City Arts Center is featuring works from the Cape Meares Artists Collective in July. The artists’ reception is July 3 from 5-7 p.m. Drive on up Hwy. 101 and take it in.

And, Cape Mearesians, get ready to enjoy our usual village 4th of July. The oneblock parade will start at 11 a.m., with eats ($5 donation) and live music at 1 p.m. Please email Mary Gordon and/or Kathy Burke at capemearesca@gmail.com if you can help with set-up or clean-up. See you there.

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ebrates the Volunteers of the Year, and this year Leon and Teri Bruneau were chosen for their compassion, initiative and tireless service. The Bruneaus have been champions of Meals for Seniors since 2013, Teri currently serves as Board President. Leon has volunteered for many years in the kitchen and at fundraisers. Their readiness to step in, organize and meet the community’s needs reflects the very best of volunteer service. In addition to Meals for Seniors the Bruneaus pioneered the Family Fund supporting families in need during the holidays and helping with utility bills in times of crisis. In addition, the Family Fund provides a summer lunch program for school aged children. Congratulations to Leon and Teri Bruneau, a very hardworking couple. Immediately after the parade, the 20th annual Firecracker Weiner Nationals will be held at the Phyllis Baker Park. This is a fun dash for dachshunds, and a real treat for spectators. If you want to enter your

There is so much to share this week with the council’s meeting and the GBA; there is always a lot out of GBA. A lot of it is about Garibaldi Days.

The GBA, with support of the city, is hosting a Porch Parade for the Fourth of July. GBA’s stated goal for this event is community connection and the celebration of our small town’s spirit for America’s 250th Birthday. There is a flyer posted on the city’s website, Facebook page and around town. The Fire Department will provide judging for the event on Thursday, July 2nd. Ribbons and Acknowledgements will be awarded for the best decorated porches! For the People’s Choice, your nominations can be dropped off with Valerie Schumann. Get those dusty decorations out of the closet and make the place glow with red, white, and blue! I do not have a porch that can be seen from the road, but I am getting that lower lot decorated for the occasion (got to say the dirt down there is pretty hard and getting things in the ground is proving difficult). Happy Birthday USA.

Garibaldi Days planning is getting the job done. There are twenty parade applicants, and probably a few more by now. One of the events planned is the Kids Zone. I have always wanted to see kid events; it seems like the ideal thing to entertain kids and give parents a breather. This year there will be one for the younger crowd and one for the older kids. There is talk of dunk tanks, with the question being who would offer to be dunked? I did not raise my hand. Coast Guard Appreciation Day will be on the Sunday of

pooch in the races, show up at the park from noon to 1 p.m. and register your dog at the registration tent. Your racer will be assigned a heat, and the races continue until one dachshund is crowned Firecracker Champion. In addition to the wiener dog tournament, there are “All Dog” races, again register your favorite canine at the registration tent, the suggested registration is $5 per dog. The first and overriding rule in the Firecracker Races is to have fun, and you’ll find dogs of all shapes and sizes decked out in 4th of July costumes. But there are also some serious dog racers who travel from other states to participate. You really have to see it to believe how much fun it all is. All profits from registration, food and merchandise sales go to support the Tillamook Animal Shelter’s vital work in rescuing and

Garibaldi Days weekend. A celebration ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Tent. It is a free event and there will be music and treats. Put the 26th of July on your calendar. An enjoyable way to conclude the outdoor activities of the weekend.

GBA is hosting a CleanUp Gang for Saturday the 18th of July to pick up trash along the highway in preparation for Garibaldi Days. If you are interested in helping make the city look its best, contact Valerie Schumann at 503-812-8423. If you are interested in volunteering to help out with Garibaldi Days itself, please contact Val for that sign-up as well. Summer is upon us. And there is a Beach Clean-Up event planned for July 5th. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday the 5th at the Bar View Jetty, by the Coast Guard Tower. Arrangements include free access to the park if you are volunteering for the clean-up. That is a lot of events to put on your calendar. You cannot say that opportunities do not exist for us to get out, breathe fresh air and lend a helping hand. Or get out and enjoy some music and fun with others. These things are good for our souls. Like sharing a meal with friends or family.

caring for animals. The Tillamook Animal shelter receives no grants, and no county or state money. They are funded entirely by donations, adoption fees and the Firecracker Weiner National Dog Races. So, you can have a great time while supporting a very worthy cause. Don’t miss it.

The Rockaway Beach Lion’s Club sponsors a treasure hunt for kids, and beach races for all ages, behind St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church starting at 2:45. The Lion’s Club will also have their Purple Weenie Wagon selling hotdogs, sausages, sodas and other snacks at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside in the center of town. Then at dusk, approximately 10 p.m., the city’s annual fireworks show will begin off the Ocean’s Edge Wayside. This extraordinary pyrotechnic display is fantastic and has been described by Coastal Living Magazine as some of the best fireworks in the nation. Exciting times in Rockaway Beach, and I hope to see you there.

City council held a second town hall meeting on the 22nd. Participation was not as great as that in May when there were twenty-eight in attendance. There were sixteen folks who came out to find out what the council/management had accomplished. Not every identified priority has been accomplished. Fiscal Integrity is going to take more time. Audits are being completed and the city’s auditor will be making a presentation on what the last four audits tell us; that gives council an opportunity to ask questions regarding needs going forward.

Accomplishments include opening the community hall, getting staff back on-site, and moving forward on mold remediation by getting the asbestos assessed in the downstairs offices. Trash cans are back out on the main street. The street sweeping schedule is out and should be on the website. The website is improving – there is now a direct link to the upcoming council meeting agendas: Upcoming Meeting. There is also a direct link to election information – for those of you who may be considering a run for mayor or city council, that link takes you to the information you need to do that. The town hall discussion was not limited to what had been accomplished. The council desires to hear more from you about what you would like to see the city look like. What should the city prioritize: housing development, tourism, businesses, code enforcement? The seed was planted for you to think about direction. The next town hall will be August 14th.

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William “Bill” Rapp

W illiam “Bill” Rapp finished his last earthly jam session June 6th, 2026 at the age of 71 to join some of his favorite musicians who were already at that great gig in the sky. Although his exit came a little too soon (and I think he’d agree that a drummer who’s in a rush needs some work!) we can take solace that everyone benefited from his presence in their lives.

Bill was born and raised (and raised some hell) in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey. He played drums with bands all over New Jersey and New York until he followed his lifelong buddy- buddy out to the Pacific Northwest where he started taking gigs in Seaside, Oregon.

Although Bill worked most of his life as an repair technician, he really preferred fishing and keeping a beat with his hands on any surface near him (countertops, tables, bowls, pots…).

June 6th, 2026

He was a lifelong sports fan and you couldn’t keep him off his iPad when fantasy football began. His sports betting wasn’t just limited to the NFL. Ironically, he wagered the Knicks to go all the way this year, his last bet—going out the winner he always was. When Bill met the love of his life, Sherry Kelley, she not only completed

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him, but made him the man he was always meant to be. They were married in Vegas over Super Bowl weekend in 2013. The love birds moved to Tillamook, Oregon, kind of in the middle of nowhere but he was a middle of nowhere kind of guy, until he retired and they relocated to their dream home in Florence, Oregon. With a lot of free time on his hands, Bill built his man cave with his highly refined audio system and always growing LP collection where he listened to tunes, tied off fly fishing flies, and I can neither confirm nor deny that he may have drank a few beers and smoked a little weed.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Sherry, his sister Kathy Newman, his nieces Megan and Michelle and their husbands Tom and Jeremy, respectively, his nephew Tom, five great nieces, one great nephew, and a crew of hell-raising friends.

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We celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding of the U.S.A., this weekend. Friday, July 3 is the legal holiday and in south Tillamook County all eyes will be on Cloverdale, for the annual Clover’s Day event. It starts off with an 8:30 a.m. Fun Run from the intersection of Bridge Street and U.S. Highway 101. Live music, a vendor fair, a cruise-in and kid activities are slated from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. A parade winds through town at 11 a.m. Let’s cross our fingers for sunny weather. Festivities on Saturday, July 4 include a Bake Sale to Benefit Nesko Women’s Club, which has been doing good in these parts for over a hundred years. They’re selling delicious baked goods and will also have a children’s table, books, puzzles, face painting, jewelry, collectibles, and a raffle for a Japanese float and a beautiful handmade quilt. They set up on the lawn in front of Neskowin Provisions and do brisk business from 8 a.m. until noon. At noon there’s a “walk-around” (an unofficial parade) through the village of Neskowin. A fireworks show happens at dusk that evening, on the beach, also at Neskowin.

Bridge Street Coffee Roaster has set up shop in the former Burkhardt Gallery at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Bridge Streets in downtown Cloverdale. The associated gallery is showing art by Neskowin’s own Thomas Goodwin this summer. Watch this space for an update regarding hours and offerings.

Speaking of refreshment, Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30 on Tuesdays (June 30) and Wednesdays (July 1) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) Bingo there

is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays (July 2).

The address is 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, in Pacific City. For more information call 971-212-7131 or go to kiwanda.com.

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syringe exchange happens from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on first Thursdays (July 2) at Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church. The address is 35305 Brooten Road in Pacific City. The service is offered at the same time four weekdays a month. On second and fourth Thursdays go to The Herald Center at Tillamook 7th Day Adventist Church. The address is 2710 First Street, in Tillamook. fourth Wednesday exchanges happen at the

Upper parking lot of North County Food Bank; the address is 278 Rowe Street in Wheeler.

Language learners can practice their skills at the South Tillamook County Library at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Spanish/English conversation happens on first Thursdays (July 2) French conversation happens on second Thursdays (July 9), German conversation happens on third Thursdays (July 16), and Italian conversation is slated for fourth Thursdays (July 23). Story time happens there at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (July 8, 22). Children of all ages are invited; the free program includes stories, singing and moving about. The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City. Happy Independence Day on Saturday, dear reader. Happy birthday this week to- Jamison Dooher, Leo

Deb M Ayn A r D Commander- Tillamook County Composite Squadron 14

O n June 13 and 14, the State of Oregon’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM), community members and Tillamook County Composite Squadron 114 came together to participate in the ODART/ ABLE READINESS 8: Whale Run & Mass Care Exercise (AR8) at the Tillamook County Airport. The “Able Readiness 8”, a mass care exercise, is a full-scale disaster response simulation focused on mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing and human services. In the Pacific Northwest, these exercises are vital for preparing our community to handle major catastrophes like the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and subsequent tsunami, floods and wildfires. If we, as a community, don’t prepare and train for a disaster, when it does happen, we will not have the resources and knowledge to handle the situation, support our neighbors and protect each other.

Seven adult members and six cadets of the Tillamook County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol spent the entire two days in sweltering heat, erecting shelters and a command center, training for radio communication and assisting with loading and unloading supplies provided by ODART’s airlift delivery. They remained overnight in the shelters, testing the comfortable cots, then dismantled and repacked the resources in three large containers the next day. The containers remain stationed at the airport for emergency use. Now, if needed, the squadron is trained and ready to step in and serve the Tillamook community. After all, that

is part of the Cadet Oath. Jeff Gilbert, Regional Emergency Coordinator for Oregon Department of Human Services – OREMkicked off the 2-day exercise with a great presentation on what to expect and a safety briefing about heat. Ryan Miller and his team from Deployed Logix (DLX) provided instructors to train locals on assembling the shelters stored in the containers. Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART), comprised of volunteer aviators, flew in relief supplies on a DC 3 aircraft which were then offloaded and donated to the Tillamook Food Pantry. Randy Thorpe, Tillamook County Emergency Manager monitored the exercise during the day. Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator, Velda Handler of the Emergency Medical Corps of Nehalem Bay, and her team were on hand to serve the medical needs of participants and test out their new resource trailer, complete with communication and computer support.

Despite the heat and high winds, the exercise was a rousing success. Congratulations to everyone who participated. And a hardy thank you. There will always be more to do and train for, but we are headed in the right direction. Tillamook County, when you see your Civil Air Patrol members in their US Air Force attire, give them a pat on the back. They work hard for you. And someday, the life they help to save may be yours.

Tillamook County celebrates ten-year anniversary

Tillamook Coun T y Wellness A“Year of Wellness” kicked off in 2016

with a declaration from the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners to improve the health of Tillamook County.

Since that declaration, ten years of meaningful work and collaboration have transpired into better health outcomes in Tillamook County. In 2017, the year of wellness evolved into Tillamook County Wellness (TCW), a local collaborative involving hundreds of community members, more than eighty organizations and many generous donors over the last ten years. There are so many wonderful achievements resulting from the hard work of many people over the years; too many to name, and several events and programs that continue to positively impact our community.

One of the key indicators of this work is reflected in the County Health Rankings. In 2016, Tillamook County was ranked 26th out of 35 counties in Oregon. In 2020, Tillamook County was ranked #10, and a lot of that can be attributed to the great work being done by all the partners working in Tillamook County Wellness.

On June 4th, the partners of both present and past Tillamook County Wellness partners gathered to celebrate the ten-year anniversary and recognize some of the great leaders and collaborative partners whose contributions over the past 10 years have made Tillamook County Wellness the successful program it is today. Nominations were solicited for three award categories: Collaboration Excellence, Individual Service Excellence, and Program/ Event/Project Excellence. Additionally, Tillamook County Wellness would like to express our appreciation to the entire community for their continued support and guidance of this impactful work within Tillamook County.

Tillamook County Wellness is committed to serving our community and providing meaningful health improvements in our county for many years to come.

Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates a century of faith and fellowship

Redeemer Lutheran Church, a longtime part of the Tillamook community, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, August 9, 2026, under the theme “Great Is Thy Faithfulness from Generation to Generation.”

For more than a century, Redeemer Lutheran has served the spiritual needs of Tillamook and surrounding communities, united by faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and growing from a small group of families into a multigenerational congregation.

Redeemer Lutheran Church was formally established in 1926, but its roots date back even further to when a small group of families gathered in homes for worship and fellowship. What began with the families of Albert Darby, Emil Krebs and Albert Krake soon grew to include the families of Dave Krake, Lewis Krake, Clarence Dougherty, Albert F. Main, Lymond Hanenkrat, Oscar Krebs and Allen Krake. As the group outgrew home gatherings, it began meeting in the Seventh-day Adventist Church building. In time, the congregation raised enough money to buy property at Third and Grove, where volunteers helped complete a church building and organize the congregation in 1926. Since its original construction, the church building has undergone multiple remodels and renovations. The front entry was relocated and expanded, and a kitchen and other rooms were added. In more recent years, a new cross was fabricated by William Wallace and was raised where the old bell tower was located, and an elevator was installed.

Redeemer has been blessed by hundreds of people who have made it their church home. Linda Jeffrey is a long-time member of the congregation and grand-

daughter of Albert F. Main. She shares, “My earliest memories of Redeemer are sitting next to my Grandma Main in church and looking at the stained-glass window. In the early 50’s the pews went all the way to the back of the church, and I liked to stand up in the pew and trace my fingers along the colorful glass. Grove Avenue was a narrow dirt road then. The grass slope from the church steps was a giant hill to a kid. I’d scramble up and roll down and get scolded for behaving in a ‘most un-lady-like manner’. Redeemer was the center of my family. Sunday School picnics up the Kilchis River,

parents playing pinochle, kids playing hide and seek, ice cream socials, red KoolAid and endless potlucks.”

Throughout its history, the congregation has been served by the following pastors:

• James P. Maier (1926–1936)

• JCR Schmidt (1936–1949)

• Edwin Lutz (1950–1969)

• Albert Schudde (1969–1981)

• Harold Iben, interim (1981–1982)

• Erwin Sprengeler (1982–2000)

• Allan Johnston (2001–2006)

• J. Wesley Beck (2007–2021)

• Daniel Bohlken, interim (2021–2023)

• Reverend Kevin Oster, installed in 2023, is the current pastor.

Beyond its regular Sunday services, Redeemer has offered spiritual growth opportunities and community outreach for all ages. “God has faithfully nurtured the faith of His children through worship, catechism and Sunday School classes, Vacation Bible School, and group activities at Redeemer,” said Reverend Oster. Through its Women in Missions group (LWML), Redeemer supports local,

state, national and international mission projects. The congregation has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity and CARE to help serve the needs of the local community. Dorene White, a Tillamook native and granddaughter of Lymond Hanenkrat, reflects on Redeemer’s legacy, “I feel truly blessed to have grown up at Redeemer. I remember sitting in the same pew each Sunday with my mother and grandmother, later with my father, and eventually with my own family. My grandparents were among the founding families of Redeemer, and I am deeply

grateful for the legacy of faith, fellowship, and commitment they helped establish.” Linda Jeffrey adds, “I was baptized, confirmed and married there. My husband and I sit in the same pew my parents often sat in. We are still a small, friendly church. Come join us in worship, you can sit in my pew.”

Anniversary Celebration Details

To commemorate 100 years of God’s faithfulness, Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a special anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 9, at 302 Grove in Tillamook. The community is warmly invited to attend.

Schedule: • 10 a.m. — Coffee, juice, and pastries

• 11 a.m. — Special anniversary service, with NW District President Mike Von Behren sharing God’s Word

• Following the service — Lunch and dessert under the canopy on the church lawn

“We invite everyone, from our current and former members to our friends and neighbors in the community, to join us in honoring our legacy,” said Reverend Oster. “We, the current members of Redeemer, look forward to welcoming you, reconnecting with you, and celebrating God’s grace and Redeemer Lutheran Church with you.” Redeemer Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, whose mission is to make known the love of Christ by word and deed in churches, communities, and the world. Each Sunday, Redeemer offers Sunday School and Bible Study for all ages, teaching God’s Word from the Bible, beginning at 9:30 a.m., with Worship Services at 10:30 a.m.

Northwest potentially in for ‘one of the strongest El Niños we’ve had,’ climatologists say

The potential super El Niño event this fall and winter could bring much needed rains to the region, experts said

Alex B A umh A rdt

Oregon Capital Chronicle

W arming temperatures at the equator could paradoxically bring the Northwest a wet fall and high winter snowpack, according to climatologists. The West could be in for “one of the strongest El Niños we’ve had,” Larry O’Neill, Oregon’s state climatologist, said Monday. The ocean and atmospheric weather pattern that occurs every few years and touches all parts of the West typically brings with it warmer and drier temperatures from August through winter, but during a super El Niño — of which there have been only three since 1980 — it does the opposite, bringing greater rain and mountain snowpack.

“The very strong ones don’t follow the typical

rule of thumb,” O’Neill said following an online drought and climate outlook meeting hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

That could be great for many drought-stricken parts of Oregon and the region, where heat, record low snowpack, depleted reservoirs and low stream levels have caused Gov. Tina Kotek to declare a drought emergency in nearly half the state’s counties. In April, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide drought emergency for the fourth year in a row, and that same month Idaho Gov. Brad Little declared a statewide drought emergency for the first time in 25 years.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this month said El Niño conditions had formed in the Pacific, with a 63% chance of a “very strong” El Niño peaking by the end of the year.

But, O’Neill also cautioned, recent El Niño events and its counterpart La Niña — typically associated with colder temperatures and snow

— have become far more unpredictable under rising global temperatures.

“In the last couple years, the La Niñas haven’t really been acting like they usually did. This past year, for instance, we had a weak La Niña, which is supposed to give us a good snowpack, and yet we ended up with our worst snowpack in our recorded history,” he said. “So where exactly this El Niño goes is pretty uncertain.”

If it’s weaker than expected, drought could continue through the winter and spring, exacerbating already low snowpack and water levels. If it is a “very strong” El Niño, depleted reservoirs and mountain snowbanks could be refilled and formed, O’Neill said.

Another byproduct of a strong El Niño worth tracking over what’s predicted to be a tough wildfire year: more lightning. O’Neill and his colleagues have been studying decades of lightning patterns in Oregon during El Niño and La Niña events and found that in eastern Oregon there’s a slightly higher prevalence of lightning during an El Niño period.

Record heat

Taken together, August through November of 2025 was the record warmest on average across the Northwest in more than 130 years of recordkeeping. NASA scientists, using NOAA records of global average temperatures dating back to 1880, found that November was the third warmest on Earth, behind only 2023 and 2024.

This October to May was the second warmest on record for Oregon and Idaho, and the third warmest for Washington. May temperatures across the region were about 4.5 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, and nearly 5 degrees above normal in Oregon. And in the last 60 days, Washington experienced its third warmest June and July on record, Oregon its fifth and Idaho its 15th warmest start to summer.

There’s a 50% to 70% chance that the region will continue to see above normal temperatures from July to September, scientists at the NOAA meeting said.

Low flow

“So not only did we start with below normal snowpack overall, but that snowpack has melted faster

than normal as well,” said Karin Bumbaco, Washington’s deputy state climatologist. Snow in Idaho, western Montana, the Washington Cascades and Snake River Basin melted two to five weeks earlier than normal, and in parts of the Oregon Cascades, mountain snowpack melted two months earlier than normal, Bumbaco said.

In Oregon, this means water reservoirs in Prineville and the Crooked River Basin and Crescent Lake in the Deschutes River Basin are expected to be low or very low by autumn. Crescent Lake is on track to end the season at its lowest level since the drought of the early ’90s, Bumbaco said.

In southern Oregon, some irrigation districts have curtailed junior water rights. In the Klamath Basin, the Klamath Project Drought Response Agency will pay farmers to stop irrigating and leave fields idle to reduce the risk of water shortages.

Oregon is breaking the most records for low streamflow in the region, and it’s expected to get worse in eastern Oregon

and southern Idaho during the next four months, according to Bumbaco.

Low power

That’s a problem for the region’s hydropower system, according to Vince Tidwell and Natalie Voisin of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Between 2003 and 2020, the region lost about 300 million megawatt hours of electricity generation from drought alone, Tidwell said, costing the sector about $28 billion.

And despite peak demand for electricity in the region growing by 4.6% since last summer, energy availability has increased by only 1.5%, Voisin said.

“If there was a perfect storm of extreme events, then there is an elevated risk that there could be an energy shortfall,” she said.

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The City of Manzanita is seeking a full time Utility Worker/Senior Utility Worker to join our team!

Under general supervision, the Senior/Utility Worker performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled work involving the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of City streets, water distribution systems, stormwater systems, parks, and other Cityowned facilities.

The Senior Utility Worker position carries higher expectations for technical skill, independence, reliability, and accountability than Utility Worker positions. Senior Utility Workers are expected to identify issues, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete assignments with minimal supervision. This role also serves as a lead worker on daily assignments and assists with training and mentoring entry-level staff.

Salary range for the position is currently $4,817 – $5,857 per month depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.

To apply, please submit a completed City application, resume, and cover letter to: publicworks@ci.manzanita.or.us  Or in person at: 1090 Oak Street Manzanita, OR 97130 Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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HEATHER MARIE FRANSKE, AS TENANCY BY ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNAT-

ED NOMINEE FOR 1ST SECU-

RITY BANK OF WASHINGTON, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 3/23/2024, recorded 3/29/2024, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 202401244 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 103426

1S0930CA11000 THE EAST HALF OF LOT 19 AND ALL OF LOT 20, BLOCK 7, MILLERS ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, IN THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 2510 7TH STREET, Tillamook, OR 97141 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Sec-

tion 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $20,756.60 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $263,414.14 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to 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 10/1/2025, 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 construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents.

TILLAMOOK PUD

PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING

PCJWSA currently has a job opening for the position of Operator-in-Training. The successful applicant will become part of a team providing water and wastewater services to residents of Pacific City/Woods, Oregon.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a monthly salary range of $3,890 - $5,188 DOE plus excellent benefits. Application forms and additional information about benefits, job duties, and minimum qualifications for this position are available online at www.pcjwsa.com

Send completed application and resume to PCJWSA, PO Box 520, Pacific City, OR 97135 or email to rdeloe@pcjwsa.com. Position open until filled.

PCJWSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 9/28/2026 at the hour of 1:00pm, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Til

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

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Tillamook County Transportation District

Vacancies

on Tillamook County Transportation District

District is seeking a Finance Supervisor

Board

Full Time Position. Wage range $59,696-$98,840/hour (DOE) with full benefits (Health/Dental/Life/Retirement/Vacation/Sick)

The Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) Board of Directors is seeking candidates to fill recent vacancies on the Board. Any registered voter in Tillamook County is eligible to apply.

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Vocational Direct Support Professional

$16.95 - $18.95 | Full/Part Time | Varied Shifts

Full job description available on request. Must have:

• The ability to work without direct supervision, work in a fast paced environment, be flexible with scheduling, and support individuals in the community. • A valid drivers license and be able to pass Background Check.

Janitorial Lawn Care/Crew Supervisor

Application and complete job description available upon request or online at https://nwconnector.org/jobs/financial-supervisor/

TCTD Directors adopt the annual budget, create and interpret District policies, hire the District’s General Manager, and serve as its contract review board. Directors attend and participate in all monthly Board meetings held at 6:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday.

Submit completed Applications to: Tillamook County Transportation District

A valid drivers license and be able to pass Criminal History Check. Seeking Applicants:

Competitive Benefits Package: Paid Vac/Sick/Holiday Leave Generous 401K Plan

Attn: Finance Supervisor 3600 Third St., Suite A Tillamook, OR 97141 Fax: 503-815-2834 or e-mail: hr@tillamookbus.com

The TCTD Board of Directors will consider candidates for the vacant positions at their July 15, 2026, meeting.

Interested candidates can access an application form from the TCTD website at: https://nwconnector.org/vacancy-ontillamook-county-transportation-district-board/. Applications can be sent to info@tillamookbus.com or delivered to the address on the application. Completed applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

TCTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer H28621

Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing Ins. Employee Assistance and Wellness Program 1800 Front Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Contact: Holly Rico 503-842-2539,

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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 ALLEN FRANSKE 2510 7th St Tillamook, OR 97141 Original Borrower HEATHER FRANSKE 2510 7th St Tillamook, OR 97141 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-758-8052 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. 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 AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-26-1049289BF Dated: 5/14/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Daniel Lazos, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0314949

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HH26-291 TS No. 2603170238 Notice Of Default And Foreclosure Sale U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Recorded in accordance with 12 USCA 3764 (c) APN 1S1002CC01001 Property Address: 4520 Salmon St Bay City, OR 97107 Title Order No.: 360426000876 Whereas, on 7/1/2010, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Rebecca L. Smith, an Unmarried Person and Diane R. Zink, an Unmarried Person with right of survivorship as trustor in favor of EquiPoint Financial Network, Inc. as beneficiary,

and Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. as trustee, and was recorded on 7/22/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-004236, in the Office of the County Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon; and Whereas, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and Whereas, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 10/18/2019, recorded on 12/31/2019, as instrument number 2019-08059, in the Office of the County Recorder, Tillamook County, Oregon; and Whereas, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 12/5/2024, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and Whereas, the entire amount delinquent as of 7/17/2026 is $862,494.87; and Whereas, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; Now Therefore, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Allstate Reconveyance Company d/b/a Total Lender Solutions. as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 4/14/2026 as instrument number 202601570, notice is hereby given that on 7/17/2026 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 5, Barview Addition To Bay City, in the City of Bay City, County of Tillamook and State of Oregon. Together With that portion of vacated alley as disclosed by Order of Vacation recorded July 19, 2000, Book 418, Page 722, Records of Tillamook County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 4520 Salmon St, Bay City, OR 97107 The sale will be

Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City Bay City United Methodist ChUrCh

Friday 7 p.m. Pastor Bry’s Corner s t. Joseph Mission parish 34560 Parkway Dr Cloverdale, OR 97112 503-842-6647 Mass Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m. Friday - 11 a.m. Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Confession:

nehalem n eha LeM Bay United Methodist Ch UrCh 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

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netarts F riends C hUrCh

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

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com

Website: www.netartsfriends.org

Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available Handicap Accessible Small Groups All are welcome!

pacific City

nestUCCa VaLLey presByterian ChUrCh

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229

Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

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

B ethe L Baptist C hUrCh (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 ti LLaM ook na Z arene 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549 Pastor Josh Myers Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Missionary Baptist ChUrCh Sunday: 11 a.m. Church Service 1113 9th Street, Tillamook (503) 842-7864 F irst C hristian C hUrCh 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.

oC ean Bree Z e Baptist Ch UrCh

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. a LBan’s epis Copa L C hUrCh

The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m. Wednesday (Midday Prayer): 12.15 p.m., with coffee available from 11 a.m.

h

Gatherin

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

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month Regular services Sunday 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

paCiFiC Coast Bi BL e Ch UrCh

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!

held at At the front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $862,494.87. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $86,249.48 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $86,249.48 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $861,905.14, as of 7/16/2026, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance

for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: 5/21/2026 Allstate Reconveyance Company d/b/a Total Lender Solutions, Inc. U.S. Dept. of HUD Foreclosure Commissioner By: Rachel Seropian 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA, 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Fax: 866-242-8599 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State Of CA County Of San Diego On 5/21/2026 before me, Diana Rivera, a notary public personally appeared, Rachel Seropian who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Diana Rivera (Seal)

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HH26-294 MOHLER COOP ANUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING The Mohler Coop Annual Shareholders meeting will be held on the 6th of July, 2025 at 10:30am via Zoom at the Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency Conference Room. The annual report will be presented. Contact Mohler Coop Store for the zoom link.

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HH26-295 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Keith Edward Osborne, Jr. No. 26PB05637 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NO-

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated below has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 410 Bandon OR 97411 or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information for the records of the court or the personal representative. Dated and first published: June 30, 2026. Scott Edward Osborne Personal Representative P.O. Box 410 Bandon, Oregon 97411

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HH26-296 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Sewer System Development Charge Methodology Date of Notice: June 24, 2026 Date and Time of Hearing: October 5, 2026, at 7:00pm Hearing Location: Tillamook City Hall 210 Laurel Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Tillamook will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon, to receive public testimony regarding the proposed adoption of a Sewer System Development Charge (SDC) Methodology to modify system development charges in the City of Tillamook, in accordance with ORS 223.304(7)a. The proposed Sewer System Development Charge (SDC) Methodology is based on the City of Tillamook Wastewater Facilities Plan and establishes a framework for allocating growth-related wastewater infrastructure costs to new development and redevelopment. The methodology is intended to ensure that future growth pays its proportionate share of wastewater system improvements needed to serve that growth, helping reduce the financial burden on existing ratepayers. In accordance with ORS 223.316, the proposed Sewer System Development Charge Methodology is available for public inspection at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon, during regular business hours, and has been posted on the City of Tillamook website. https://www.tillamookor. gov/media/4476 Interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the public hearing. Written testimony may also be submitted to the City Recorder’s Office prior to the hearing. The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services should be made at least 48 hours prior to the hearing by contacting the City Recorder’s Office at (503) 8422472.

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HH26-297 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEER OF RECORD SERVICES Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority (NRSA) Neskowin, Oregon, invites qualified firms or individuals to submit proposals to provide an engineer of record service based on the scope of work contained in the 2026 Request for Proposals for Engineer of Record Services. The intent is to select one firm or individual to provide the requested services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to nrsa01@centurylink. net, subject line: “Conʂ7? dential: 2026 NRSA Engineer of Record Proposal and must be received no later than 3:00 pm, on July 21, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. The complete Request for Proposals may be obtained by email request to nrsa01@centurylink.net. The inquiry period ends at 3:00 pm on July 20, 2026. The NRSA will not respond to inquiries made after this date and time. The Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

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