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Will Chappell Headlight Editor

On May 8, Adventist Health Tillamook began surgeries in four new operating rooms constructed as part of an ongoing, $18-million overhaul of the hospital’s surgery department.

Work crews from Skanska USA Building have now begun work on converting the department’s old operating rooms into a space for pre- and post-operative patient care, including the remediation of a foundation issue that precipitated the project in part. Construction of the new operating rooms began in March 2025, and careful phasing of the project allowed surgeries to continue uninterrupted throughout the building process. The new 4,500-square-foot addition to the hospital sits at the building’s rear and, in addition to the four operating rooms, added a new sterile processing department and office space for staff.

Hospital staff had an opportunity to tour the new facility in late April, before the surgery team gathered in the space on May 7, for a blessing led by Senior Chaplain Tracy Welch.

Now, construction work has shifted to the area that previously housed the hospital’s operating rooms.

A major impetus for the upgrade and remodel project was a leaky pipe in the area that over time caused major cracking and sinking of the floor. Workers will cut away affected areas to find problem area, elevate the foundation,

address underlying issues, add additional support and backfill before placing a new, level floor. The leaking pipe that caused the subsidence and all other piping in the area will also be replaced.

Garibaldi manager departs

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

Following months of tension with city councilors, Garibaldi City Manager Jake Boone reached a separation agreement with the council that saw him leave the city May 31. Boone, who arrived at the city in August 2024, drew citizen and council concern when he reduced employee work weeks from 40 to 32 hours last fall, and councilors became increasingly concerned this spring about a lack of responsiveness from Boone and issues noticing public meetings. That made council receptive when Boone proposed a negotiated separation, with Interim Mayor Linda Bade saying they had decided it was necessary to get the city back on track.

“We weren’t going where we wanted to go,” Bade said, “it didn’t feel like we were really listening to the citizens the way the three of us who remained (on council) wanted to listen to the citizens.”

Before arriving in Garibaldi, Boone

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County financial update

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

With the end of the fiscal year less than a month away, Tillamook County Financial Director Debra Jacob updated county commissioners on the county’s financial status at their June 3 meeting. Commissioners also approved an extension of the lease for the Tillamook County Community Health Center’s (TCCHC) main clinic at 801 Pacific Avenue, including an option to purchase the building for $1.2 million from the Robert Riggert Family Foundation should the county secure funding to do so in the next year.

Once that process, which is expected to take four to six weeks and began last week, is complete, work will begin on finishing the area that will house a utility and nutrition room, nurs-

ing station and open bays for pre- and post-operative patients. Work is expected to be complete in October, with patients to be welcomed starting in December.

TELC leads lifejacket donation

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

As part of an ongoing effort to increase water safety across the county, the Tillamook Early Learning Center and a group of community volunteers outfitted all firstgrade students at Liberty Elementary School with lifejackets on May 29. This marks the third year that Tillamook Early Learning Center (TELC) has held a similar event, providing

more than 400 lifejackets total to kids across the county, as part of an initiative referred to as “Diving into Water Fun and Safety.”

In past years, the lifejacket giveaway event had been hosted at the Port of Garibaldi’s event tent, but this year, volunteers traveled to Liberty Elementary School and Nehalem Elementary School to give lifejackets to students who had completed swim lessons with the Tillamook YMCA or North County Recreation District.

77 students at Nehalem Elementary School received lifejackets, as did 104 at Liberty Elementary. Bill Pitino, Greg’s Marine Service and Englund Marine sponsored the giveaway and members of Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue, NetartsOceanside Fire District, the Garibaldi Fire Department, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay assisted in fitting students with properly sized flotation devices.

Jacob began her presentation by saying that through 11 months, the county budget’s overall status was good, with two major revenue sources outperforming projections. Timber revenue from the Tillamook State Forest has come in $1.5 million over the budgeted $3.9 million, while interest payments are $149,000 ahead of forecasts. In total, the county’s revenues are $1.3 million ahead of where they were last year at the same time.

Last month, the county budget committee decided to direct $500,000 of the timber surplus into the county’s revenue stabilization fund and the rest towards the county’s beginning fund balance, which Jacob said is set to begin the new fiscal year at $12.5 million.

On the expenditures side of the ledger, Jacob said that the county has spent 78% of budgeted expenditures at $22.5 million. The biggest savings have come courtesy of unfilled staff positions, with a 10.9% vacancy rate on the county’s 120 fulltime employees leaving $15 million spent against $19 million budgeted. Jacob concluded by saying that after accounting for the transfer of timber funds to the revenue stabilization fund, the county’s was on track to finish the fiscal year with a $327,000 surplus, having spent just over $24.2 million and brought in $24.5 million. The agreement to potentially purchase the TCHC’s main clinic building and an adjoining undeveloped parcel came as part of a lease renewal with the properties’ owner, Robert Riggert Family Foundation. The agreement established rents through October 2033, while also providing the county the opportunity to purchase the properties for $1.2 million should it be able to secure a Business Oregon loan to support the acquisition.

Cheesemakers reach baseball championship

By Mike WeBer For The Headlight Herald

The No. 12-ranked Til-

lamook High Cheesemakers have proven to be the surprise team of the 16-team OSAA Class 4A baseball state tournament and have turned in a historical and record-breaking season for the program.

The Mooks (7-5 Cowapa League, 18-10 overall) reached the May 29 quarterfinals for the first time since 2013 and they won 10-4 at home over the No. 13-ranked Estacada High Rangers (16-12). That win propelled the Mooks into the semifinals for the first time ever in Tillamook High School history.

The Mooks, guided by interim Coach Travis Moncrief, faced the No. 1-ranked Skyline Conference champion Henley High Hornets (25-4)

in the June 2 semi’s and they recorded a 3-1 upset road win in nine innings at Henley High School. It marked the seventh consecutive win for the Mooks, who continued making history. They advanced to the June 6 championship game for the first time ever and a matchup versus the No. 3-ranked Marist Catholic High Spartans (24-4) at Roto Rooter Park in Keizer.

“Everybody really stepped up to help us get an unbelievable win, especially since we were playing on the road and being an underdog against the No. 1-ranked team in the state,” said Moncrief. “We’re definitely making lots of history this year.”

After three scoreless innings in a low scoring game, the Mooks took the initial lead on an RBI double by senior Josh Manns, driving home

senior Chance Fletcher, for a 1-0 fourth inning advantage.

“I’ve never been involved in a game like this, and we had to bend in almost every inning, but we just never broke,” said Moncrief. “The kids stayed in there and they made timely plays. Center fielder Aiden Garcia made a diving catch to help save the game for us.

Lakota Navarre stepped up and had the go-ahead base hit in a key situation to help provide us with a lead in the ninth inning. Everybody helped contributed all season to help us get to the championship game.”

Following two scoreless frames, the Hornets scored a run in the seventh, knotting it 1-1 to force extra innings.

After a scoreless eighth, Navarre’s clutch RBI single lifted the Mooks in front 2-1 in the top of the ninth inning and

they were able to add another run for the final margin.

“Henley has a good team, but when you get down to the last four teams, every one of them is very good,” said Moncrief.

Senior starting pitcher Jakoby Goss pitched the first five and one-third innings while throwing a limit of 111 pitches and he had to exit the contest. Goss was relieved by junior Wrigley Percy in the sixth and he pitched the final three and two-third innings. The Mooks had a total of nine hits and were led offensively by junior Kevin Hurliman (3-for-5).

“It was dogfight and the kids have learned how to compete well in these types of games,” said Moncrief. “They have learned to never panic and to just keep the gas pedal down, which is what we did to come out on top.”

Nestucca baseball bows out in first round of state tourney

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By Mike WeBer

For The Headlight Herald

In a bounce back season, the Nestucca High School Bobcats baseball team qualified for the 20-team state tournament for the first time in two years.

The Bobcats (9-6 SD1, 17-12 overall) took third place in the six-team Special District 1 standings and carried momentum into the postseason with a four-game win streak, including a 2-1 SD1 playoff win May 20 over the Knappa High Loggers (8-7 SD1, 10-14 overall) at Pacific University in Forest Grove. The Bobcats followed with 5-4 playoff loss to the No. 15-ranked Portland Christian High Royals (9-6 SD1, 14-14 overall) in their second matchup the same day in Forest Grove.

The Bobcats, guided by

first-year Coach Rob Herder, qualified for a May 25 first round playoff road game against the No. 16-ranked Lowell High Devils (17-10), the third-place team from Special District 5. The Bobcats had hoped to get a win to advance to second round playoff game, but they just fell a little short in 2-1 loss at Lowell High School, which concluded their season.

“It was really unfortunate way to lose, and it was a good game, but just a tough way to lose,” said Herder. “The hard part was, we really felt like we could compete with Lowell. We had some scoring opportunities in the first inning and chance to get a lead, but then we were unable to capitalize on them. We just couldn’t regain any momentum after that, and we had a couple of innings where we left runners on base. It was just one of those frustrat-

ing type of games where we couldn’t get a big hit.”

The Bobcats fell behind 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Following two scoreless frames, they came back and knotted it 1-1 in the sixth. The Devils then scored a run on a passed ball with a baserunner scoring from third base in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the close win.

The Bobcats pitching duo of junior starter Brady Hurliman and senior reliever Eli Love combined on a four-hitter, with just one earned run. The Bobcats had four hits and were led offensively by Hurliman (RBI) and junior Owen Love (1-for3) and sophomore Donovan Romero (1-for-3).

The state playoff game marked the conclusion of their Nestucca High baseball career for seniors Vince Lewis, Eli Gregory, Eli Love and Jaxon

“The seniors really stepped up for us this year, they were the backbone of our team,” said Herder. “I don’t know how I’ll replace them and we’ll definitely have some big shoes to fill. We had three of our 11 guys who were playing baseball for the first time ever. It just shows you the type of leadership that those boys provided and helped contribute to our success and the kids feel really good about what they were able to do this year.”

The Bobcats had five players selected for all league awards following a vote by coaches. Hurliman, Jaxon Jensen and Eli Love each earned SD1 First Team All-League Awards. Junior Jace Jensen and Owen Love each earned Second Team Awards. Herder was selected for the SD1 Coach-ofthe-Year Award.

Nestucca softball exits state tourney in second round

By Mike WeBer

For The Headlight Herald

Nestucca High School’s softball team enjoyed a successful season this year, qualifying for the 20-team state tournament for the first time in four years.

The Bobcats (9-3 Special District 1, 17-8 overall) concluded the regular season with a six-game win streak, capped by a 15-12 win May 20 over the No. 17-ranked Knappa High Loggers (8-4 SD1, 15-12

overall) in a league playoff game at Pacific University in Forest Grove.

The Bobcats, guided by third-year Coach Megan Deam, then qualified for a May 26 first-round playoff home game versus the No. 20-ranked North Douglas High Warriors (13-11), which they won 15-5 in five innings for their seventh consecutive victory.

“It was a big win for sure and we played a great game against North Douglas,” said Deam. “I’m so happy that the girls performed at such a high level in reaching the second round of the state playoffs this year.”

Junior right-hander Piper Armstrong tossed a six hitter with seven strikeouts and two walks to help lead the Bobcats to the victory. The Bobcats had a total of 15 hits and were led offensively by senior Maddie

Nielsen (3-for-4, three RBI), senior Taylor Knight (2-for-4, two RBI) and Armstrong (2for-4, two doubles, two RBI).

The Bobcats then traveled to Eastern Oregon for a May 27 second round road matchup versus the No. 4-ranked Heppner High Mustangs (17-5), the second-place team in SD7. The Bobcats played a great game as they outhit the Mustangs 8-7 and had a good chance to get an upset win but fell a little short in a 5-4 loss to conclude the season.

“It was a really good game and it went back and forth the whole time,” said Deam. “We definitely improved a lot since the last time that we played them (Mustangs). We left Nestucca at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for the trip to Heppner on Wednesday for the 4 p.m. game there. For our girls to play two tough games back-to-back like that,

I’m super proud of them.” Following a scoreless first inning, the Bobcats went up 1-0 in the second when Armstrong hit a solo home run over the left field fence. The Mustangs then tied it 1-1 in the bottom of the frame.

An RBI double by Neilsen (4-for-4, two RBI) helped the Bobcats regain the lead at 2-1 in the top of the third. The Mustangs then came back and knotted it again at 2-2. Nestucca then regained the lead in the third at 3-2 when sophomore McKenzie Thiemens was struck by a pitch, which allowed a Bobcats baserunner to score from third base.

The Mustangs then scored two runs in the fourth to go ahead 4-3 and they were able to hold on for the close win. In an earlier nonleague matchup between the two teams, the Mustangs won 15-1 on April 10 at Nestucca High School. Armstrong (four strikeouts, three walks) had a solid performance in the pitching circle to help keep the game close for the Bobcats. Knight had two hits and two steals. The contest marked the final game of their Nestucca High School softball career for seniors Knight and Nielsen.

“I’m really going to miss both of our seniors,” said Deam. “I really enjoyed a good opportunity for me to coach those two girls, who are both great all-around athletes.”

The Bobcats concluded the season by taking second place in the SD1 standings behind the league champion Clatskanie High Tigers (10-2 SD1, 18-8 overall).

Nestucca had five players who were selected for all league awards following a vote by coaches. Armstrong, Taylor Knight and McKennah McDonald each earned First Team All-League Awards. Nielsen earned a Second Team Award and freshman Natalie Blackburn received and Honorable Mention Award.

Knight, Blackburn and freshman Carly Wisehart had an impressive spring sports season as they each participated in two sports

Tillamook baseball falls in state championship

Will chappell Headlight Editor

Tillamook High School’s baseball team ended a historic playoff run with a nail-biting, 4-3 loss against the Marist Catholic Spartans at Roto Rooter Stadium in Keizer on June 6.

Marist came out hot in the first inning, taking a 3-0 lead, which they extended to 4-0 in the third, and held the Cheesemakers scoreless until the sixth inning, when a breakdown in pitching allowed the Mooks to rally with three runs. Ultimately, Tillamook could not complete the rally, stranding the tying and go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, as the Spartans held on for the win.

Tillamook marked its first ever baseball championship appearance with the game, in the culmination of a Cinderella playoff run that saw the 12th-seeded Mooks knock off the fifth-seeded Hidden Valley Mustangs 4-6 in the first round. The Cheesemakers followed with a rollicking, 10-4 home win over the 13th-seeded Estacada Rangers in the second

round and punched their ticked to the championship game with an extra-innings 3-1 win over the top-seeded Henley High Hornets on June 2.

The Spartans entered the game with a 24-4 record on the season and riding a 14-game win streak.

A large contingent of Cheesemaker faithful made the trip to Keizer for the championship game, which saw Tillamook designated the visiting team. In the top of the first, lead-off man Tristan Smith-Evans struck out before Aden Garcia drew a walk and stole second, however a Tyler Larson strikeout and Kevin Hurliman fly out ended the inning for the Mooks. Hurliman took the mound to start the game for the Cheesemakers and quickly found himself in trouble, walking back-to-back batters to start the inning, before a single up the middle by the third batter brought home a run. Following a strikeout, the fifth batter singled up the middle, but Garcia picked off a runner going for home to get the Mooks’ second out.

A booming triple to deep

center by the next batter brought in two more runs, stretching the lead to 3-0, before Hurliman closed the inning with a strikeout.

Jefferson Percy grounded out, Chance Fletcher struck out and Josh Manns flew out to right in the top of the second for Tillamook.

Hurliman’s struggles continued in the bottom of the second, as he gave up a single to the lead-off man and hit the second batter with a pitch before being substituted for Percy.

Percy worked his way out of the jam with two strike outs sandwiching a pop out, leaving both inherited runners stranded.

Vincent Maciel was hit by a pitch to start the third, with Damien Kiser subbed in for baserunning duties. Luis Contreras-Perez struck out, before a sacrifice hit from Smith-Evans advanced Kiser, who was ultimately stranded when Garcia flew out to end the inning.

Marist’s lead-off man drew a walk to start the bottom of the third, before he was put out at second on a fielder’s choice.

A single put men on first and second, before another fielder’s choice put-out at second left men at first and third with two out.

When Percy noticed the man on first stealing second, a pickoff attempt went through the second baseman’s legs, allowing the runner at third to score what would ultimately prove the game-winning run to stretch the lad to 4-0, before a strikeout ended the inning.

Larson led off the fourth for the Mooks with a single and quickly stole second and Hurliman doubled, pushing Larson to third. But the Mooks could not sustain the momentum, with Percy popping out in foul territory, Fletcher striking out and Manns lining out to center field to end the inning.

Percy struck out the first Spartan in the bottom of the fifth, before giving up a walk and a single to the second and third batters. A sacrifice bunt advanced the runners to second and third, before a ground out ended the inning.

Maciel and Contreras-Perez struck out to begin the fifth for the Mooks, before Smith-

Evans reached first on an error by the first baseman. SmithEvans stole second, and Garcia knocked a single down the leftfield line, pushing Smith-Evans to third, and quickly stole second, before Larson flew out to end the top of the fifth.

After a single by the lead-off man and walk by the second batter, Maciel caught an attempted bunt that popped up and picked off the baserunner who had left second, allowing a strikeout to end the inning.

Hurliman drew a walk for the Cheesemakers to start the six, with Lakota Navarre subbed in to run the bases. Percy popped out in foul territory before Fletcher struck out. Navarre stole second and Manns drew a walk, prompting a pitching change for Marist.

The Spartan reliever immediately hit Maciel with a pitch and walked Sam Gomes to bring Navarre home, trimming the lead to 4-1.

Smith-Evans hit a bouncing grounder to short but outran the pickoff throw at first, bringing Manns home and cutting the lead to 4-2. Garcia drew a walk to make the deficit 4-3

with Maciel scoring, but after a pitcher switch, a Larson bunt allowed a tagout at home to end the inning.

Percy struck out the leadoff Spartan in the bottom of the sixth, before giving up a single and a walk and drawing a lineout. A balk advanced the runners to second and third, but a groundout ended the inning, setting up the Mooks’ last shot at the win.

Hurliman led off the seventh for the Cheesemakers with a single up the middle and was subbed for Kiser. Percy lined out to left field as did Fletcher, before Manns beat out a throw at first on a chopping grounder to short. But the rally was not to be, as Maciel struck out to end the game. The loss capped a dramatic season for the Cheesemakers that saw six-year Head Coach Matt Strang resign in early April, after a 4-3 start to the season. Travis Moncrief, who had been an assistant throughout Strang’s tenure, took over and guided the Mooks to a second straight playoff appearance, setting up the historic run for the team.

Pirate track and field shines at districts

James Billistine For The Headlight Herald

The 2026 Neah-Kah-Nie Pirate Track and Field season was a season of recordbreaking, led by runners in multiple events.

On the girls’ side, Senior Sara Vega finished her career by breaking the previous school 400m record of 61.2 with a time of 60.46, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment.

Sara had one race left in the season- the final at districts in the 400. Her goal had been to break the school record in the 400 since she was a freshman.

At districts, she was ranked third behind two very fast runners, and not only did she break the school record, but she also had a personal record by over a second and she hit the auto qualifying time for the state race, which means she qualified for state all four years of high school. It was a really emotional moment, and we were both crying on the infield. I am so happy for her.

The other female athletes on the team had a great district meet as well, with Junior Tia Mautner and Sophomore Kayla Bakker going 1-2 in discus and qualifying for state. Freshman Maddy Jenkins placed 7th in

discus, Freshman Kennedy Sigman placed 5th in the 300 hurdles, and the team of Mautner, Sigman, Trinity Schenk Williams and Hailey Venable placed fifth in the 4x100 meter relay.

Junior London Martin placed 4th behind the juggernaut distance girls of Banks high school, with her own huge PR of 2:31.4 and found out on Saturday night that she had earned the wildcard spot and her own state berth.

The girls’ 4x400 team of Schenk-Williams, Vega, Sigman and Martin also placed 3rd. Four of the eight girls on the team who competed in districts qualified for state, an excellent 50% success rate.

On the boys’ side, five athletes competed at JV Districts, with sophomore Marcus Johnson getting a PR in the 100, 200 and triple jump, freshman Tyson Latter getting a PR in the Javelin, sophomore Augustus Kosharek getting a PR in Shot Put, junior Blake Silva winning Shot Put with a huge PR, Justin Jones with a PR in the 800 and 1500, and freshman Ivan Cazarez getting first in the 1500 and 2nd in the 800 with personal records.

20 Pirate boy athletes made the podium at Varsity Districts,

including: 10th grader Elias Ayala Mondragon 5th Javelin; 11th grader Everson Morton 6th Shot Put; 9th grader Abe Christensen 4th High Jump, 4th Triple Jump, 6th Long Jump; 9th grader Ephraim Laplante 6th High Jump, 6th Triple Jump, 3rd Long Jump; 11th grader Taylor Kahrs 7th 400m; 11th grader R Weiss 8th Pole Vault, 3rd 3000m, 6th 1500m; 12th grader Gary Oldenkamp 6th 110HH, 8th Shot Put; 10th grader Luke Scovel 6th 110HH; 9th grader Charles Zwissler 5th in the 3000; 9th grader Zachary Luquette 3rd 400, 5th triple jump; 9th grader Isaias Lopez 6th 300ih; and Sophomore Jack Cole 3rd 300ih and 4th 110HH. 9th grader Corban Olsen had big personal records in the 800 and 1500 and placed 9th in both, just missing the podium.

My assistant Shawn Lehr has done a fantastic job with the jumpers, and his help with other events is unmatched. Our success as a team is not possible without everything he does.

Also competing and qualifying for state were Gus Kirby, who was the district champion in the 3,000 and placed second in the 1500, Gabe Lyons who placed second in the 300, Dylan Sigman who placed 3rd in the 800; Mason Hackman who

Cheesemaker track goes to state

By mike WeBer

For The Headlight Herald The Tillamook High Cheesemakers Class 4A boys and girls track & field team capped an outstanding season with a total of 18 athletes qualifying for the OSAA/ OnPoint Community Credit Union state meet May 29-30 at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field in Eugene. The Cheesemakers squad, guided by third-year Coach Bob Cronnelly, had participants in numerous events and a total of nine athletes earning top eight finishes. The Cowapa League champion Cheesemakers girls’ squad took eighth place in team scoring and the boys’ squad finished 16th in team scoring at the state meet.

“We had a total of 20 kids participating in the state meet, including a relay alternate runner and our team manager,” said Cronnelly. “The only guaranteed paths to state are to take first or second at districts, or to run a qualifying standard at districts. Max Abrogoua and Ryan Sheets missed both of those automatic options at the district meet and we thought their season was over. But because Max was the third fastest 110-meter hurdles runner in 4A and Ryan was the third fastest 800-meter runner in 4A, both earned a state berth. I marked the first time in my career that we had an athlete qualify for state with a wild card and it was nice getting two of them.” Abrogoua, a senior, took fourth place to earn a prestigious medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the state meet.

Hannah Perry, Nate Mathews, Rylee Huerta and Ruthanna Wilson also recorded impressive top five medal winning performances in Eugene. Perry’s trip to state marked the

first time that Tillamook High School history had a para-athlete qualify for the state meet. Perry took second place in the shot put to earn a silver medal.

“Max served as a mentor for younger athletes, cheering them on, teaching them what he knows about hurdles and encouraging them to listen to the coaches and trust the process,” said Cronnelly. “Seniors Lauren Phillips, Claire Travis, Hayden Ebel, Soren Johnson and Sheets our cheerleaders who lead our team as captains, while serving as a voice for us coaches and teaching younger athletes how our program works.”

The Mooks coaching staff, which also includes Ryan Smith, Meg Angier, Patrick Zweifel, Rikki Reid and Alex Gibson, helped guide the boys’ squad to second place in the Cowapa League District meet, one of their best finishes in recent years.

“With both of our teams finishing so highly at the district meet, this was definitely the most successful season for track and field at Tillamook High School in recent history,” said Cronnelly. “The last two years, we’ve had a very young track team, but this year we had 19 seniors, who were the bedrock of the program in a way that I was entirely unsuspecting. I will miss them greatly. I know that with their contributions to the team, other athletes will rise to the occasion and take their place next year.”

The boys’ team enjoyed success at the state meet, including Diego Velazques Villa finishing seventh in the 3000 meters and eighth in the 1500 meters. Matthews had a strong effort too, taking third place in the javelin throw.

The girls’ team had strong performances, as well, including a sixth-place finish by

Adrian Vogel in the high jump and a second-place finish by Huerta in the shot put. Wilson took fifth place in the 400 meters, and she was second in the 300-meter hurdles. Wilson, sisters Adrian and Vivian Vogel, and Brooke Bush took eighth in the 4 x 400-meter relay.

For the large group of seniors on the Mooks track and field team, the state meet represented a successful conclusion to their Tillamook High School track and field career.

“Whether they qualified for the state meet or not, this year’s seniors contributed in immeasurable ways to the success of our team this year,” said Cronnelly. “Vivian Vogel never ran track in high school until this year and she was a key member of our team. Maile Murphy was friends with everyone, and she helped us build a track team that everyone wanted to be a part of. I don’t want the seniors to go and I’m deeply sad that I won’t get to see them every day next year during track season. The reason they are leaving, is that they are off to help make the world a better place and live their lives to the fullest. Thank you THS Track and Field Class of 2026.”

The Mooks had a total of 12 athletes who qualified for the state meet for the first time ever, including Drew Boomer (Javelin), Griffyn Boomer (triple jump, high jump), Emma Bruene (300 meter hurdles), Eva Frey (4 x 100 meter relay), Rachel Phillips (relay alternate), Kendall Vogel (4 x 100 relay) and Enoch Wilson (400 meters).

For Tillamook’s Cowapa League district champion girls’ squad, it marked their first district title since 1979 and third one in school history. The Mooks girls also won districts in 1964.

placed second in the Shot Put,

and Liam Gibson who defended his district title in the 800.

Freshman Cameron Whittle won the 100m and broke the school freshman record with a time of 11.40, and won the 200 as well, winning the Boys District Track Athlete of the Meet trophy.

The boys’ 4x100 team of Lyons, Sigman, Whittle, and Gibson won the 100, and the

Boys 4x400 team of Sigman, Kirby, Luquette, and Gibson won the 4x400 with a school record-breaking time of 3:26.67. This boys’ team has potential for a state podium run for the next three years. About halfway through the season the freshman and sophomore boys started following the lead of some of three distance runners who put in serious work-Sigman, Gibson and Kirby. They started to see the relationship between effort and success, and we blew up a little at districts. We have the field event athletes, runners and hurdlers to do it. It’s just going to take consistency with speed work, plyos and the

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My own private Chelsea

The third week in May each year is the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show, held in London, England. It is the place where growers and nurserymen and -women join with garden designers to create fabulous show gardens. There are five large gardens and countless smaller ones, all with a theme, and all are relocated throughout the UK after the show. There are also gardens for patios and balconies, so there is something for everyone’s taste. The Grand Pavillion also showcases new plants of all shapes and sizes from across the world.

I was lucky enough to go to the Show in 2003, and I was taken aback by the size of the event and the work that went into the gardens. It was, if I am honest, a bit overwhelming. So much to see and so little I would be allowed to take home on the plane.

Then about 5 years ago, I realized that the BritBox streaming service also carried the highlights of the show on a daily basis during the 5-day event. There were also gardening gurus and commentators who acted as our guides. I have come to appreciate Monty, Nicki, Angelica, Adam and Arit and welcome them into my home each year. The nice thing about having them streaming is that I have the opportunity to watch the segments on my own time

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and to rewatch ones that are particularly good.

So, May 2026 was no different and I tuned in to see the Chelsea Flower Show from the comfort of my living room. No people, no lines, no cost, and I can start and stop the show whenever I need to.

There are always some takeaways of new plants or new ways to use tried-andtrue plants in our personal gardens. There is an amazing array of sweet peas, for example, presented in every color imaginable. I will be waiting for some of those seeds to become available in the US. There was also a very pretty, new rose introduced by David Austin that is a very pale pink, named ‘Sir David Beckham’ after the soccer icon, I will have to watch for that one.

A lot of show gardens had unique water features, too, like the rill that ran through a handrail in a garden designed on behalf of the UK Parkinsons Society. Sounds peculiar, I know, but it was quite effective and allowed Parkinson patients to have a sturdy support as they walk the paths of the garden. Of

course, this is not practical for our home gardens, but it did point out the importance of the sound of relaxing water as well as adaptive features we can incorporate in our gardens to make our lives easier.

Lots of tips and ideas were featured by the presenters for inside and outside plants. Ways to display your indoor plants included hanging them from the ceiling or even putting them in the bathroom.

While I usually find new ideas to adopt and adapt in Rockaway Beach, this year I had an “ah ha” moment. Many of the ideas were things I already do in my garden. Using hardy geraniums as an understory plant helps keep down weeds. Yep. I knew that and do that. Designing your garden in layers starting with hardscape. Then using trees for height, shrubs next, perennials lower in the beds, and finally groundcovers. I do that, too. Although I can’t take credit for the trees that were already here, I have put in several Japanese maples over the years as a layer between tall trees and low shrubs. The maples were prominently featured at Chelsea, so I am ahead of the game on that. I did bring a packet of Columbine seeds in my suitcase in 2003, and they are still a feature in my garden, spreading and making me smile when I remember my trip to Chelsea. Interesting enough, they were named ‘New Jersey’ and were from a collection named after American states. The bottom line is that your garden is your garden and if a plant appeals to you, use it. If it doesn’t work, take it out and try something else. That applies to hardscape as well as landscape plants. There is nothing wrong with copying an idea and adapting it to your use. There are so many choices out there, and visiting Chelsea – in person or on TV – can be a great way to inspire your gardening in the future.

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On May 11, the Tillamook Choral Group won a 4A State Championship with no mention in the HH. I guess if they had been tenth or 12th, they would have been noted. So congratulations to Tillamook High School Choir.

Disgusted

Ray Jacobs Tillamook

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As a veteran of the American War in Vietnam, I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States. When the Constitution was ratified in 1787, the USA became a republic. The “republic for which it stands” is spoken of every day in the pledge of allegiance. As the 250th anniversary of our nation approaches I am filled with dread and disgust about

the “UFC Freedom 250” event at the White House commemorating Trump’s 80th birthday and American’s 250 anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event is scheduled for June 14, on the south lawn of the white house. Construction is underway for this domed wiremesh octagon cage with towering star-spangled arches, and seating for thousands of spectators. It is being billed as a historic, outdoor combat sports spectacle to celebrate America’s “fighting spirit”. This is pathetic. It is a dishonor and disgrace to our veterans who have showed courage over and over, and who truly represent America’s fighting spirit. A bunch of men in a cage beating each other’s faces representing America’s fighting spirit is sick.

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T hree generations of the Scott Gordon family went fishing on Tillamook Bay the other day. This was the first salmon fishing trip for Jack, age four, and Olivia, age seven, and it was an educational experience. As they sat in the boat, waiting for one of the fishing rods to go down, they saw a bald eagle sweep low over the water… and then he pounced. The eagle got his talons into a big salmon; he flapped his broad wings furiously but couldn’t lift the fish. The bird did manage to drag the fish toward shallower water, where another bald eagle joined him—and together

V olunteers are truly the heart of the Rockaway Beach Community, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and help others. For the past four years, thanks to Robin Swain and Sandy Johnson, the Rockaway Beach Volunteers have been helping out with community events sponsored by the city and local non-profits. Summer is their busiest season with all kinds of fun and worthwhile volunteer options, many of which take a couple hours or less. Coming up next weekend, the Rockaway Beach Kite Festival celebrates its

they feasted on the freshfrom-the-ocean spring Chinook. Much better for the kids than watching “Planet Earth” on television. Hats off to Primavera Salinas, a Clackamas Community College graduate who has adopted Oregon Shores Mile 285 in honor of the marine biology professor who inspired and encouraged her as Prima earned an associate’s degree in oceanography. Prima and a group of 14 enthusiastic helpers met at the Bayocean Road beach access in Cape Meares on May 30 to begin their clean-up, with special attention paid to mile 285 on Bayocean Spit. Prima

50th year June 19th through the 21st. The festival includes professionals and amateurs and is supported by the American Kitefliers Association. There is always a colorful array of amazing kites, and the festival includes live music, vendor and artisan booths, and tasty food options. Volunteers will be prepping the beach for the kitefliers, setting up tents for the festivities and helping out in numerous ways. Just a few days after the Kite Festival, Rockaway Beach gears up for the 4th of July celebration, and volunteer help is essential for

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I’ve attended all three no kings protests in Tillamook this year, and will continue to stand in opposition to the president’s ICE policies and detention centers, continued tax cuts for billionaires and the travesty of his doomed War in Iran, to name only a few. I risked my life in the US Army for the republic, not for a monarchy with its nobility of billionaires.

The signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 were rebels in their time. My family, friends, fellow veterans, millions of American and I continue to be rebels in our time, standing against authoritarian abuses of power, corruption and willfully ignoring the rule of law, the bedrock of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. No kings is the rallying cry for freedom this Fourth of July.

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partnered with SOLVE, an environmental non-profit organization, to execute her mission, named “Pristine Prima’s Beach Cleanup.” Many thanks to this enthusiastic group of environmentalists.

Speaking of cleaning up, the seasonal garbage can is back at the Cape Meares parking lot/north beach access. Now when you pick up trash on your beach walks, you won’t have to carry it all the way home to dispose of it. Yay. A clarification on the snowy plover area on Cape Meares beach/Bayocean Spit: Signs are posted at the actual nesting area, about

its success. First up, on June 25th, volunteers will decorate main street businesses with patriotic bunting. On the 4th, help is needed with the Independence Day parade, the Firecracker Weiner Dog Nationals at Phyllis Baker Park, and a live auction at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside. Then on July 9th, volunteers will take the red, white and blue bunting down as Rockaway Beach returns to normal.

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3.3 miles north of the Cape Meares parking lot (end of Bayocean Road). Budget constraints at the Army Corps of Engineers have not permitted signs elsewhere. So, just as a refresher, please be aware that no bikes and no off-leash dogs

If you are interested in some longer-term volunteer opportunities, there are many. Both the Rockaway Beach Fire Department and emergency services are in need of volunteers on an ongoing basis. Meals for Seniors provides freshly prepared, hot, nutritious meals with in-person and home delivery Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They also provide healthy sack lunches for students in need during their summer break from school. Meals for Seniors would appreciate help in the kitchen, dining area and with delivery, either on a regular or “as

are allowed on the beach (including on the wet sand) from the start of the snowy plover nesting area to the jetty. These rules will be in effect until September 15, the end of the snowy plover nesting period. Please comply and help our feathered friends.

Wowzers, big news for our extended village. A restaurant called “Bayocean Oyster House” will be opening right next door to the Memaloose boat launch on Bayocean Road next spring. Chef Jacob Harth is returning from a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York to his home state to cook and serve local seafood, such as fish, oysters and crab bisque. We will look forward to seeing renovations take place at the historic oyster house over the next year and to patronizing the restaurant when it opens. A sincere thank-you to North Coast Door Company of Tillamook for their fast response to a repair issue with our garage door. A horrible screeching noise turned out to be the automatic garage door opener’s ailing motor, overworked from our house settling and putting pressure on the garage door rails. It is wonderful to have a local company that places a premium on customer service.

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Clover’s Day is planned for Friday July 3 in downtown Cloverdale. While the event is traditionally held on a Saturday, that was complicated this year by the 4th of July falling on that day. County services will be stretched thin on the 4th, and considerable of them are needed to close down one lane of U.S. Highway 101 fpr (and/ or to participate in) Clover’s Day’s 11 a.m. parade. Entrants are encouraged whether you have farm equipment, an antique car, a farm animal, a business to promote or an organization to show off. Parade entries line up in the parking lot of Nestucca High School starting at 10 a.m. The address is 34660 Parkway Drive, in Cloverdale. Vendors are also needed for the event (crafts, food, gifts, etcetera). Send an email to cloversdaycelebration@gmail.com for a parade entry or vendor application. No details are provided regarding possible entry fees of vendor fees as we go to press. Cannon Beach is a considerable drive north from South Tillamook County, but their 62nd Annual Sandcastle Contest is likely worth our time and the cost of gas. The free event is described as “fleeting, imperfect, and completely unforgettable.” It’s planned from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 on the beach at Cannon Beach.

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Remember a ninth annual work party is happening at Pacific City State Airport on Saturday. Volunteers, dressed for the weather in sturdy shoes, will gather between 8 a.m. and noon on June 13. They’ll clean, mow, paint, provide bicycle maintenance, rake, remove flood debris, trim brush, trees, and willows, weed and weed-eat. For their efforts, participants will receive a volunteer Tshirt, snacks, and a barbecue luncheon. Please send email in advance to friendsofpacificcityairport@gmail.com to communicate how you’d like to help that day. The airport is located west of the flashing stop light in Pacific City.

Ispent more time on city business this past week, than anything else. But it was time well spent. I took a look at the things the city has to do – like decide on a hiring process for a new city manager – and plotted out what the council might be able to accomplish though the end of this calendar year. I like this kind of planning. It gives the council and city management a guide. It is flexible and can change with the city’s needs and priorities. It tries to recognize what is going on around us, like tree lighting that takes place in November, so that we can more adequately plan for the event now and not the month before.

The council agreed to hold two meetings every month. The first is a workshop, held on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m., to provide time to review information and obtain public comment. Consensus can be obtained, but no decisions can be made at the workshop. The second is the usual council business meeting held on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.. Decisions and approvals are made during this meeting. Council hopes that this will keep our meetings moving along, and help us move forward on some outstanding issues, in addi-

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Story time happens at South Tillamook County Library at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (June 10 & 24) monthly. Children of all ages are invited; the free program includes stories, singing and moving about. Poets and poetry

tion to the ones that have to be overseen, like the hiring process.

All meetings will, once again, be held in the city hall community space. The space is partially being used for storage of items that had been in those moldy jail cells downstairs, but meetings can be held there. Unfortunately, as long as the city needs that storage space, the hall will not be open for rent for parties or dances.

This month, June, will see the council discussing both the hiring process and the proposed accounting software purchase in the workshop on Monday, June 8th. In addition, the council is interested in knowing what their role might be in initiating another fire levy. Any time left over will be devoted to discussing what we might do to celebrate this nation’s 250th birthday.

The city’s budget for the upcoming 2026/2027 fiscal year needs to be approved and passed by the city council at the business meeting, to be held on June 15th. There will be time for official public comments, so if you have something to say about the budget, come talk to the council! There were no public comments at the budget committee meeting, which was disappointing. However, since the meeting

lovers of any age are invited to drop by South Tillamook County Library to listen to and read a poem at 5 p.m. on the Third Tuesday, monthly (June 16). Free help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and similar devices at 3 p.m. on third Wednesdays (June 17). Be there at 5 p.m. that evening (third Wednesdays, monthly) for an hour of coloring time. This program is for adults 19 and older. The library is located on Camp Street which is off Brooten Road in Pacific City. Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30 on Tuesdays (June 9) and Wednesdays (June 10) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) Bingo there is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays (June 11). The address is 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, in Pacific City. For more information call 971-212-7131 or go to kiwanda.com. Our hearts go out to all who grieve the recent passing of Colleen Hagerty of Meda Loop Road in Cloverdale; she will be missed. Happy birthday this week to- Kameron Bowen, Dustin Eichelberg, Jackson Fitch, Ayla Flinter, Debbie Hale, Violet Hale, Tony Hancock, Jessica Haslam, Clyde Jones, Ryan Upright and Ardeth Wheeler.

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was by Zoom that had a negative impact on participation. Council is looking for updates on the city’s internet, website, and remediation efforts concerning city hall. If there are any approvals needed for the accounting software or fire levy-related, as discussed in the workshop, those can be addressed. Our residents have items or issues that they bring to council that are addressed during this business meeting, as well, and there are some that have come in and are being added to the council’s meeting agenda for June.

The city council has one additional meeting this month – on the fourth Monday, June 22nd – a second town hall meeting. This is a follow-up to the first town hall held at the Old Mill, May 11. The council will report on what has been accomplished on the priorities identified in the first town

hall. Those included opening the community space, getting staff back on site, appointing councilors to fill vacant positions, and being transparent in all things. These have been accomplished. There are others still to be worked on; others that were not priorities but were areas for improvement, including several street improvements – like putting out trash cans, creating better signage on 3rd and 4th, which are one-way but seem to be used as two-way streets – that public works is working on in response to resident’s concerns raised. It is very possible that new items or issues will be identified in this second town hall that will give further guidance to the city. This is all part of transparency, as is this column at the moment, the new workshop meetings, and getting staff back on site. I need to move on to everyone’s favorite librarian and what our Garibaldi Branch Library is up to in June. The Program Schedule includes a Goat It Goat Visit at 3 p.m. on Thursday June 18. You can visit with some adorable Nigerian dwarf goats. For our teenagers, on Thursday June 25, at 3 p.m., you can come and handcraft and decorate your own clay sculptures. Our library is not just for books.

Despite dip in sales, Tillamook real estate market remains steady

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A mid ongoing economic and political uncertainty, the Tillamook real estate market has seen a decrease in the number of properties sold this year, though prices have remained steady.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Principal Broker Pam Zielinski said that after a large drop in inventory in February, there had been an increase in listings in the last month but that the market was “generally speaking, flat, flat, flat.”

Zielinski attributed the sharp decline in property listings in February to the beginning of the war in Iran, saying that it had likely given potential sellers pause when it came to listing properties. Zielinski said that she felt the war was having a similar impact on buyers, causing uncertainty about whether to invest in the types of second home purchases that largely drive the Tillamook County market.

“It’s the Iran war,” Zielinski said. “People are waffling because they don’t know what they should be doing with their money.”

That trepidation has borne out in the number of closings this year, with 23% fewer properties

sold in the year to date as compared to a year ago, with 120 transacted this year compared to 156 last year. The good news is that sales prices have not been impacted, with the average price of homes sold ticking up slightly from $524,801 to $538,174, and the median going from $490,000 to $492,500.

Zielinski said that the recent increase in listings matched annual trends, and that she expected to see more sales in inland areas of the county in the next several months.

Coastal properties are likely to remain on the market until the late summer or early fall, Zielinski said, as potential buyers tend to spend the summer months evaluating different coastal locales before deciding on a home to target. Zielinski said that weather also played a role in beach town buyers’ interest in consummating deals.

“The weather makes such a big difference when people are buying near the beach,” Zielinski said. “We’ve had a lot of fog around the coast for the last month, it doesn’t help. But when it’s nice weather and when it’s not so windy, which is usually later in the summer, then that’s when things tend to pick up more in terms of sales.”

A trend that Zielinski has noticed over the last few years is a decrease in buyers’ interest in short-term rental properties following increased regulations from Tillamook County instituted in 2024. Zielinski said that prior to the updates to the ordinance governing the properties, nearly 80% of buyers had asked about the possibility of using properties as short-term rentals, but that now only around 10% do.

Zielinski said that she was also continuing to see a trend of Californians relocating to the area in the wake of fires, as well as people from other parts of the country making the move after extreme weather events.

Zielinski said that while she hoped there would be a resolution to the war in Iran that would give buyers more confidence to purchase property, she was confident that values would remain strong given the scarcity of properties near the beach.

“The bottom line is they’re not making any more coastline,” Zielinski said. “So, long term, it seems like we’re sitting pretty here because we’ve got something very special going on in Tillamook County that people should want to have a piece of.”

Fatal crash on Highway 18 in Tillamook County

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On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 1:18 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 13.5 in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Cadillac sedan, operated by Brandon Westly Joslin (43) of Scotts Mills, was traveling eastbound on Highway 18 near Otis when it failed

to negotiate a corner and continued straight into the westbound lane for an unknown reason. The Cadillac collided head-on with a westbound gray Hyundai Sonata operated by Hannah Louise Parsons (22) of Elgin.

A passenger in the Cadillac, Patrick John Stubblefield (43) of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Cadillac (Joslin) was transported to an area hospital with

serious injuries.

The operator of the Hyundai (Parsons) and two adult passengers were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the onscene investigation.

OSP was assisted by North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, Grand Ronde Emergency Services, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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Donald R. Caspell

August 24,1922 - September 18, 2025

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ommand Sgt. Major

Donald Richard Caspell was born August 24,1922 into a farming family on his grandfather’s ranch near Salem Oregon. He was a good student, but his passion was the outdoors fishing, hunting and swimming. A true American boy. Then came Pearl Harbor. At 16 he joined the Tillamook militia, organize to patrol and protect the Oregon coastline as augmentees of the US Coastguard. When he was old enough, he joined the US Navy. This began a 30+ year commitment to serving and protecting the United States. Donald served in all three branches of the military during his varied and exciting career. He retired as a Command Sgt. Major from the Army. (the highest rank an enlisted person can attain) He then returned to the magnificent, Oregon countryside. Where he continued his passion for hunting, fishing and exploring the bounty of nature.

Donald passed away September 18, 2025 at the age of 103 in Tillamook OR. He was a man of integrity, loyalty and honesty, that is greatly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Certainly, one of the “Greatest Generation” Donald was survived by his wife Joyce Caspell, Son Anthony Caspell, Daughter Suzann Caspell and stepchildren Joanne Singler, Kenneth Sears,

Thomas Sears and one brother Willie Caspell.

A ceremony of life will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery on June 27th at 1 p.m.. Friends and family are invited to say farewell to this great American.

Donald Lee Proctor

September 26, 1939 – November 21, 2025

Donald “Lee” Proctor was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Ellerbroek Frazer Proctor (2014); his parents, Donald Clifford Proctor (1994) and Beryl Lee (Kight) Proctor (2000) of Tillamook, Oregon; and his grandson, Austin Proctor (2024).

He is survived by his brother, Rev. Dr. Frank Proctor, and wife, Dr. Enola K. Proctor, as well as their children, Anne and Bradley Proctor. Lee is also survived by his son, Daniel Lee Proctor (Suezy), of Madison, Alabama; his daughter, Alice Fern Proctor Christenson (Bob), of Richland, Washington; and his grandchildren: Robert Christenson III, Conrad Christenson (Katie), Daniel Jr. (Kayla), and Kierra Proctor. Lee grew up in Tillamook, Oregon, and in 1956 moved with his parents to Estacada, Oregon, where he graduated from high school in 1957. He attended Oregon State College in Corvallis before taking time away to pursue his interests in architecture, construction, and business.

In 1960, Lee married Nancy Alice Whisler of Estacada. He later returned to Oregon State University and completed his bachelor’s degree in business construction in 1964, the same weekend his brother graduated from Northwest Christian College in Eugene. After graduation, Lee and Nancy (d. 2017) moved to Dallas, Oregon, where he became controller and treasurer of Polk County Savings and Loan. During his

tenure, the bank expanded to 12 branches, many established through his expertise in writing organizational and licensing proposals. During these years, he also became the father of two children, Dan and Alice. Lee was active in the Dallas Jaycees and was honored as “Jaycee of the Year” by his local chapter. After his divorce from Nancy, he married Sharon Ellerbroek Frazer of Tillamook—his high school sweetheart from years earlier. He served the Dallas Fire Department with distinction, rising to the rank of battalion chief and earning admiration for his leadership and work training new recruits.

After the Savings and Loan crisis of the 1980s, Polk County Savings and Loan was absorbed by a larger financial institution, and Lee spent a period unemployed before working at Ace Hardware in Dallas. With his marriage to Sharon in 1975, Lee became the stepfather to four

children: Bret (Barb), Greg (Fredee), Bryan, and Kelly (d. 2002; husband, Dan Sage). Sharon’s children had 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. After Kelly’s long battle with Cystic Fibrosis, Lee and Sharon lovingly became guardians to her children, Jordan and Kiley Frazer Sage. In later years, Lee worked for the State of Oregon as manager of state licensing for financial lending institutions, continuing well past typical retirement age— until 79—to ensure health insurance for his grandchildren Jordan and Kiley.

He was an active member of Dallas Trinity Lutheran Church, where he helped establish and maintain the congregation’s audio-visual system to support weekly worship.

After retirement, Lee moved to Richland, Washington, to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Bob Christenson. He deeply cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

D. Lee Proctor passed away from squamous cell lung carcinoma. His final days were brief and marked by little pain or struggle. He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his work ethic, and his steady ability to support and care for those around him.

His Celebration of Life will be June 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Dallas, Oregon, at Trinity Lutheran Church. He will be buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Oregon.

L loyd Norman Schwend

September 19, 1933 - April 19, 2026

L loyd Norman Schwend, 92 of Tillamook Oregon, passed away peacefully in his home on April 19th, 2026. He was born September 19, 1933 in Tillamook Oregon to Swiss immigrants, Albert and Agnes (Baumgartner) Schwend. He was raised on the family farm with his brother Albert Jr and 2 sisters Lena and Diana. After graduating from Tillamook Catholic High School in 1951. He joined the Army serving in Germany for a time. Returning from the service, he took a job at the US Post Office in Tillamook, working for 42 years. At one time or another he had every route in Tillamook County, ending with the route near his home where he would stop and have lunch with his wife every day. He married Dorothy Anderson, a music teacher in Tillamook in 1957 and

welcomed 4 boys, David, Carl, Eric, and Steven. After a few years in town, they purchased a large plot of land in 1967 on Fawcett Creek where they spent the remainder of their days. Lloyd had many hats in the 92 years he spent in Tillamook. Besides the titles of Son, Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. He was also, Uncle, Coach, Friend, He spent many hours supporting the schools’ sports

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teams and at the local gun club. He also enjoyed pheasant hunting in Eastern Oregon every year. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, eldest son and his siblings. He is survived by sons Carl (Erin), Eric (Janell), and Steve. Daughter-in-law Teresa. His Grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Andrea, Sarah, Becca, AJ, Paul, Jessica, Emily, Thomas, Halle, Makayla, Ian, Noah, Callie, Chase and Kayla. And 32 Great-Grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews, all of whom loved him dearly.

Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tillamook Oregon on June 13, 2026 at 11 a.m., Rosary at 10:30 a.m.. Graveside Services at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donations in memory of Lloyd can be made to the Tillamook High School Trap Team.

Friends of Netarts Bay - weBs, hosts three Tidepool Discovery Days in the month of June

Join us on the beach for some great low tides this June, perfect for exploring and discovering the amazing creatures lurking at the water’s edge. Choose one day - or all three - on the beautiful beaches in Oceanside.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the local community, friends, and family as you enjoy the beauty of Oceanside’s amazing tidepools. We hope to see you on the beach June 16th, 17th, and 18th.

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS staff, Oregon State Park Rangers, and volunteers will be on-site in the tidepools to share about the habitats along the coastal edge. Learn

had served as Cottage Grove’s assistant city manager for three years after a ten-year stint on the city’s council. Boone’s first year on the job was relatively uneventful, but when he made the decision to reduce employee work weeks from 40 to 32 hours last fall, citizens and councilors expressed concerns, though Boone declined to reverse course.

Boone argued then and continues to maintain that the move was proper to improve employee morale and retention, as well as operational efficiency, and that councilors’

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disagreement did not make the decision wrong. “I understand that some councilors later came to disagree with that judgment,” Boone wrote in an email response to questions from the Headlight Herald, “but disagreement alone does not necessarily make an administrative decision improper.”

Matters deteriorated further in the following months, with Bade, then a councilor, repeatedly expressing concerns about Boone’s noticing of executive sessions in ways that she felt did not conform to requirements in Oregon law.

The situation came to a head in February, when Bade made a motion to fire Boone that was seconded by Coun-

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cilor Norman Shattuck, before ultimately withdrawing the motion at the advice of the city’s attorney.

At the council’s next meeting in March, then Mayor Katie Findling resigned, citing concerns about legal and institutional risks being created by the actions of council, elevating Bade to the mayoralty.

After that transition, Bade said that tension between the council and Boone came to a head, as the sides disagreed on where the city should go moving forward and councilors found Boone unwilling to follow their direction. Boone disagreed with that characterization, contending that he had implemented many council decisions with which he disagreed during his tenure and arguing that tension had arisen around different understandings of what constituted policy decisions under the council’s purview and what constituted administrative decisions under his.

“The disagreements that arose were generally not about whether council had authority to establish policy, but rather about where the line existed between policymaking and administration, and about what actions were lawful and consistent with the charter,” Boone wrote.

Ultimately, Boone suggested a separation to council after he said he became convinced that his relationship with certain councilors had become irreparable and potentially detrimental to the city. “The reality is that the relationship between some members of the council and me had deteriorated to the point where it became clear that continuing forward would be difficult and potentially disruptive to city operations,” Boone wrote. “Rather than engage in a prolonged conflict, the city and I negotiated a mutually agreed separation.”

That separation saw Boone relinquish the city manager role on May 31, and will see him receive one year of salary, just over $123,000, and health insurance. Bade said that Boone’s contract included six months’ severance and that the city had been able to reach an agreement with its insurance agency, Citycounty Insurance Services Oregon, to cover half of the salary in exchange for an additional $6,000 premium payment.

Finance Director Becca Harth was selected by council at their May meeting to serve as the city’s interim manager. Council will begin discussing the process they will use to recruit a new city manager at their workshop on June 8, and Bade said that they hope to receive public feedback on the matter before deciding on an approach in July. Bade said that council is also holding a townhall meeting on June 22, to follow up with citizens on concerns raised at a similar meeting in May. For his part, Boone said that he remained proud of his work as Garibaldi city manager and wished the city and its employees success moving forward. Boone’s departure also paved the way for city staff to return to in-person

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Tillamook American Legion MONTHLY MEETINGS

We invite all veterans to join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month 1:30 P.M. Tillamook Eagles #2144 209 Stillwell Ave., Tillamook, OR Info: 360-489-7471 H26287

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Food & Produce 734

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Public Notices 999

HH26-219 TS No. OR09000075-25-1 APN 35009 | 2N1032CA03800 TO No 250594536-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SHARON A MCLEES (UNMARRIED) as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for U.S. BANK N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of October 9, 2008 and recorded on October 27, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-007439 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded April 5, 2013 as Instrument Number 2013-001995 and the beneficial interest was assigned to SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. and recorded July 1, 2025 as Instrument Number 2025-02717 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 35009 | 2N1032CA03800

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.

Look for the Strawberry Lady at the Farmer’s Co-op Store at Noon, weather permitting. 1920 N. Main, Tillamook (503) 842-6954 (503) 801-5075 (503) 801-1957 H28428

Pets 736

2 Young Male Hamsters. Each comes with it’s own individual Habitat. Call 503-812-6662

Specialist:

Tillamook School District No. 9

• Speech-Language Pathologist @ Districtwide (514)

Certified:

• Vocational/CTE Teacher @ Trask River School (520)

Classified:

• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), 8 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ District (557)

• General Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ Liberty (559)

• General Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 183-day calendar @ East (560)

Care Ed. Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ Multiple Schools

Extra Duty:

Extra Duty

• Assistant Football Coach, 2 positions @ TJHS (522 & 540)

• Head Tennis Coach @ Tillamook High School (16X-23)

• Head Volleyball Coach @ THS (530)

• Drama Club Advisor @ Tillamook High School (17X-23)

• Head Softball Coach @ THS (531)

• Volleyball Coach @ Tillamook Junior High School (07X-23)

• Head Cross Country Coach @ TJHS (541)

• Assistant Cross Country Coach @ TJHS (543)

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

• Oregon Youth Corps (OYC) Crew Member, 8 positions @ THS (547)

• Summer Paint Crew Member, 6 Positions (548)

• Head Baseball Coach @ THS (554)

• Class of 2030 Class Advisor @ THS (558)

Questions? Contact: Renee Aufdermauer aufdermauerr@tillamook.k12.or.us (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200

Full time employees are entitled to excellent benefits, including health

Substitute:

• Substitute Teacher (485)

(PERS) Tillamook School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer All employees must pass a criminal background/fingerprint check

• Support Staff Substitute (484)

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings,

firefighters in a culture focused on readiness, professionalism, and operational excellence

Requirements: • District Application

LOT 6, 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK 14, SEAVIEW PARK, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 331 N DOLPHIN ST, ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136

Both the Beneficiary, SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): 14 Monthly Payment(s) from 03/01/2025 to 04/30/2026 at $850.53 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $111.16 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 $135,499.86 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from February 1, 2025 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 9, 2026 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Near the South 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. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers Dated: 04/23/2026 By: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0488577 To: HEADLIGHT HERALD

05/26/2026, 06/02/2026, 06/09/2026, 06/16/2026

HH26-220 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon For the County of Tillamook Case No. 25PB06048 In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Durham Phillips Jr., Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Anna Darrow has petitioned for appointment as Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to: Anna Darrow 2805 SW

Redmond, OR 97756 All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or from the petitioner. DATED and first published: May 26, 2026.

5/26/26 6/2/26 6/9/26

HH26-237 NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES BOARD VACANCY ZONE 6

Neah-Kah-Nie School District Board of Directors announcess a vacancy in Zone 6 which shares a common boundary with Zone 5. This zone has a common boundary with zone 5 and includes the areas of the Twin Rocks, West Garibaldi and East Garibaldi precincts except for that area of the Twin Rocks precinct which lies in Zones 3 & 4. The board will exercise its normal process of posting the opening for 20 days, take applications, conduct interviews and appoint someone to that position. You may contact the Tillamook County Clerk’s office at 503-355-3402 to verify that your address falls within the correct zone. The requirements for serving on the school board are that you must be a registered voter, have lived within the district for one year, and be a resident in the zone from which the vacancy has occurred. For an application please contact Karen Wheeler at 503-355-3506.

6/2/26 6/9/26 6/26/26

HH26-250 PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly business meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, following the FY 26/27 Budget Hearing at 5:00 pm at the Kiawanda Community Center. The agenda includes general Authority Business, New Business, Unfinished Business, and any other business which may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public. If you would like to attend this meeting from home, a Microsoft Teams video conferencing option is available. Please contact the PCJWSA office at 503-965-6636 to receive an invitation to this meeting in your email. Anyone requiring special accommodation and information about attending the meeting should contact the Authority office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

6/9/26

HH26-251 Estate of George J. Reding, deceased Notice to Interested Persons (Case No. 26PB04808) In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Tillamook, Probate Department Notice is hereby given that Theresa A. Kilgore has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 6500 S Macadam Ave., Ste. 300, Portland, OR 97239-3565 within four months after the date of publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain

they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Date published June 9, 2026. Jolene Thomassen, Personal Representative c/o Stan Butterfield, P.C. Attorney at Law 605 SW Church St. Dallas, OR 97338

Telephone: (503) 623-2427

Email: stan@stanbutterfield.com

6/9/26

HH26-257 The Oceanside Water District Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at 2270 Cape Meares Loop Rd W. Oceanside Water Treatment Plant. General

time. The specifications and bid forms may be obtained electronically, at no charge, by e-mailing nicole.baldwin@tillamookcounty. gov, or may be purchased at a pre-paid cost of fifty dollars ($50), payable only by check or money order to Tillamook County Public Works, (Allow two (2) workdays for reproduction of plans prior to them being mailed out to requesting contractors.) Each prospective contractor must provide full company name, address, contact name, phone and e-mail address at the time of request. Bidders will not be required to be prequalified under ORS 279B.120. This contract is for a project that is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 (Prevailing Wage Law). Sealed bids shall be submitted to: Tillamook County Public Works Office, Attention: Nicole Baldwin, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Or-

City of Manzanita, Oregon

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement of Information Technology Services

Date: June 16, 2026

The City of Manzanita intends to award a sole source contract to Josh Gandy, DBA OneEleven Design for the provision of information technology services.

The procurement consists of comprehensive managed information technology services required to maintain, secure, support, and enhance the City’s technology infrastructure and operational systems. Services include administration, monitoring, maintenance, cybersecurity, communications systems support, disaster recovery, strategic planning, and emergency response necessary to ensure continuity of municipal operations.

City intends to award a contract to: Josh Gandy, DBA OneEleven Design

Protest Period

Any proposer who wishes to protest this Notice of Intent to Award must submit a written protest to:

Nina Crist, Finance Director City of Manzanita ncrist@ci.manzanita.or.us

503.812.2514

Protests must be received no later than:

5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2026

Protests must specify the grounds for the protest and include supporting information. The City will review any timely protests and issue a written response in accordance with applicable public contracting requirements.

If no protests are received, or once any protests are resolved, the City will proceed with contract negotiation and approval.

new playground equipment at East Elementary School in Tillamook, Oregon. Interested bidders should contact Chris Giggy, Senior Project Manager at IMS, by email at chris@imsoregon.

com for the bidding documents. A voluntary pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 PM PST on Thursday, June 18 starting in front of the East Elementary School, 3905 Alder Lane, Tillamook,

OR 97141. The purpose of the meeting is to review the scope of work, answer questions, and tour the work areas. This will be the only opportunity bidders will be provided to view the project site.

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Bids are due to Chris Giggy by 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 7 at the School District Office, 2510 First St., Tillamook, Oregon. Public bid opening will occur at this time and location. Late bids will not be accepted. This is a public works project subject to ORS including 279C.800 to 279C.870. Published: June 10, 2026 Published in: Daily Journal of Commerce Headlight Herald 6/9/26

HH26-264 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Tillamook County Budget Committee will be held on June 16, 2026, at 1:30

p.m., at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Commissioners Room 106, to approve the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Budget Committee provides opportunity for public participation during meetings via the options below. Audio capabilities are listen-only and are offered on a best effort for the public. Workshop: Dial 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 866 914 607#. Any person may provide public comment at publiccomments@tillamookcounty.gov. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget. A copy of the budget document may be obtained on or after June 10, 2026 at https://www.tilla-

mookcounty.gov/treasurer/page/ budget. This notice is also posted on Tillamook County’s website at: https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/ news. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. 6/9/26

HH26-270 Tillamook County Transportation District PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Tillamook County Transportation District Board of Directors Monthly Board Meeting and FY 20262027 Budget Hearing. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Persons requiring physical or

Tillamook County Church Services

nehalem

n eha LeM Bay United Methodist Ch UrCh 36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612

Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors! Cloverdale

heaLinG Waters BiBLe ChUrCh oF God 41507 Oretown

503-842-6647 Mass Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m. Friday - 11 a.m. Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Confession: Call the office for appointment

Garibaldi north Coast C hristian ChUrCh 309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626 Pastor Sam McRae Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us.

h is Gatherin G 111 Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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 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.

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!

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. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve.

redeeMer LUtheran ChUrCh (LCMs)

302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives.

Pastor K.W. Oster

Li F eChan G e Christian Fe LLoWship

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!

eMManUeL 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

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

email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com

Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m.

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

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visual accommodation or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, the meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at https://nwconnector. org/agencies/tillamook- countytransportation-district/. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 880 8898 5392. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88088985392

Agenda items will include a Budget Hearing and State of the District Report with information regarding District finances and grants, service performance, the Northwest Oregon Transit Alliance, the NW Rides NEMT Brokerage, and General Manager activities. The agenda also includes Consent, Action, and Discussion Items with Staff and Board of Director comments. An Executive Session will be added as needed.

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HH26-271 Tillamook County Transportation District PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: The Tillamook County Transportation District Transportation Advisory Committee Virtual Only Meeting. Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 11:00am. Persons requiring physical or visual accommodation or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 8158283 before noon, the meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at https:// nwconnector.org/agencies/ tillamook-county-transportationdistrict/. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 844 5073 3106. Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84450733106 Agenda items will include a motion to approve minutes from the last meeting and a motion to recommend approval to the Board of Directors for FY 2027-2029 Section 5310 federal formula funding grant applications.

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HH26-272 Tillamook County Courthouse, Tillamook, OR Certa Project Number: OR24-084 Roof Rehabilitation Project May 28, 2026 SECTION 00 1116 - INVITATION TO BID LOCATION: Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 INITIAL ADVERTISEMENT DATE: June 5, 2026

This project consists of a comprehensive roofing renewal of the existing, in-service low-slope roofing assembly with an adhered system. There is no engineer’s estimate. Project documents may be viewed at https://oregonbuys. gov/bso/ Bidders will not be required to be pre-qualified under ORS 279B.120. This contract is for a project that is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 (Prevailing Wage Law). Sealed bids shall be submitted to: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners’ Office, Attention: Isabel Gilda, Administrative Analyst (503-842-3431), 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook,

Oregon 97141. Sealed bids shall be marked “TILLAMOOK COUNTY COURTHOUSE - ROOF RE-

HABILITATION PROJECT” and be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Bids received after this time shall be returned unopened. Bids may be withdrawn at any time, prior to opening, upon written request of the bidder. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY WAY OF FAX OR ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE. All bids will be opened and read aloud in the Tillamook County Commissioners’ Meeting Room 106 at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 at 2:05 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

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HH26-276 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT NOVEMBER 3, 2026. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING (3)

THREE DIRECTORS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AND TERMS, INCLUDING ANY VACANCIES WHICH MAY EXIST ON THE BOARD OF TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTITLY DISTRICT; ONE (1) DIRECTOR, SUBDIVISION 2, 4 YR TERM, ONE (1) DIRECTOR, SUBDIVISION 4, 4 YR TERM, ONE (1) DIRECTOR, SUBDIVISION 5, 4 YR TERM. EACH CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE LISTED ABOVE MUST FILE A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OR PETITION FOR NOMINATION FOR OFFICE WITH THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON NO SOONER THAN JUNE 3, 2026 AND NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 18, 2026 FOR INCUMBENT CANDIDATES AND NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 25, 2026 FOR NEW OR APPOINTED CANDIDATES. THIS LEGAL NOTICE IS TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE HEADLIGHT HERALD JUNE 9, 2026. PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO ORS 255.075 CHRISTY NYSETH COUNTY CLERK 6/9/26