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Tillamook County celebrates America’s

Will Chappell

Headlight Editor

H uge crowds gathered in Rockaway Beach on Independence Day, to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with the city’s annual parade and fireworks show in the evening.

Dozens of floats, marchers, local officials, classic cars and first responders displayed their patriotic fervor and celebrated the small-town coastal lifestyle of Rockaway Beach, and after nightfall, the fireworks display delighted.

Participants in the parade included Grand Marshal Barbara Trout, Rockaway Beach Mayor Charles McNeilly, Garibaldi Mayor Linda Bade and Bay City Mayor Liane Welch, Tillamook County Commissioner Paul Fournier, members of the Watseco Rockazoos and representatives from the Firecracker Wiener Nationals, which held their 20th annual Dachshund races at Phyllis Baker Park following the parade. Other parades were held in Manzanita, Cape Meares and Oceanside, while Neskowin hosted a fireworks display.

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New district forester takes reins in Tillamook

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Following the departure of longtime Tillamook Forester Kate Skinner to serve as deputy state forester, Kevin Hill took over the position in an interim capacity in April and permanently in mid-June.

Hill brings more than three decades’ experience with the department and two decades in the Tillamook office, all in firefighting, to the position and said that he is focused on supporting staff as he learns the intricacies of the job.

“To me, the district forester role is really about the people and making sure they have what they need to get their jobs done,” Hill said. “So, that’s how I’ve really approached it and knowing that I have things to learn.”

Hill was born and raised in Rainier and joined the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) as a seasonal firefighter in the department’s Columbia City unit in 1994. Hill moved to a full-time role at South Fork Forest Camp in 1998, where he worked as a crew coordinator for four years, before a two-year stint as a forest management technician in the Astoria field office. In 2004, Hill accepted a position as wildland fire supervisor in Tillamook, a role which he has held since.

This spring, after Skinner was selected to serve as the new deputy state forester, Hill took over the district forester position on an interim basis, before he was ultimately selected for the permanent position in May.

Since taking over, Hill said that he has been working to get up to speed on the non-firefighting aspects of the position, which oversees a staff budgeted at 32 full-time positions and ten seasonal firefighters. Hill said that he has been having frequent conversations with staffers in charge of coordinating state forest timber sales, managing reforestation efforts and coordinating with private landowners to regulate their harvests. Hill said he was grate-

ful he had taken over the position near the end of a fiscal year, as he felt it had given him a good opportunity to observe how staff prepare the annual operating plan that lays out sales in the district.

“One of the benefits is that we’re at the tail end of a fiscal year, an annual operating plan, we’re starting a new one July 1,” Hill said. “So, I think being here for that transition is helping me because I’m able to see that process starting and I’m able to learn that.”

Another priority, Hill said, will be bolstering communications with the Tillamook County board of commissioners and public.

Hill said that he hopes to increase public awareness of the agency’s responsibilities in the forest, specifically mentioning its coordination of reforestation efforts, and mitigate fire risk by making clear information about restrictions consistently available to the public. On that front, Hill said that fire season had begun on June 15, with those operating in the forest asked to step up fire precautions, while a countywide burn ban took effect July 1.

As a long-time firefighter, Hill said that he did not like to make predictions about how a fire season would progress and instead encourages citizens to keep an eye on the fire risk level.

When it comes to the county commissioners, who manage a budget supported in part by state forest timber revenue, Hill said that he plans to meet with the board quarterly to provide updates about recent and forthcoming harvests and their impacts on revenues.

“Part of what I’m trying to do moving forward is keep the county commissioners a little more informed as to when those sales are going out and kind of where that flow is occurring,” Hill said, “where we’re at with loads of logs coming in, when they can expect revenue, what those numbers might be so that they can help with their budget need a little bit more.”

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Tillamook County’s favorite summer tradition, the Tillamook County Fair, kicks off on August 5, celebrating its 135th edition with a theme of Old-Fashioned Country Fun.

Fairgrounds director Camy VonSeggern recently sat down with the Headlight Herald to discuss the packed fair week schedule.

Crowd pleasers abound throughout the week, starting with each afternoon’s pari-mutuel horse racing from 1-5 p.m. Thoroughbreds and quarter horses will compete separately as fairgoers have the opportunity to wager on the action.

The fair’s racetrack will then be taken over by the Tillamook Pig-N-Ford Races, which begin at 5:30 p.m. each evening, with championship races taking place on Saturday. Arrive early to secure a seat for the only-in-Tillamook tradition that turned 100 last year and sees seasoned drivers wrangling piglets before crank starting their Model Ts and racing around the track.

Wednesday through Friday evenings culminate with concerts, with Niko Moon playing Wednesday, Oregon’s 234th Army Band performing Thursday and Collective Soul taking the stage on Friday, before a demolition derby caps fair week on Saturday, with all beginning at 8 p.m.

During the day, in addition to horse racing, various performers will take to the fair’s courtyard stage, including hypnotist Tammy Barton and Willy’s Washboard Jamboree, while local businesses and organizations set up booths across the fairgrounds.

Exhibits from locals will also abound, with more than 3,000 on display at last year’s fair, and 4H and FFA competitions will take place throughout the week, before Friday evening’s Junior Livestock Auction. Entries for exhibits are now being accepted online at tillamookfair.com and are open through 10 a.m. on August 3, while residents preferring to register exhibits in person will be able to do so on August 1 and 2.

VonSeggern said that fair staff and volunteers are also working to

organize a slate of old-fashioned games such as sack and threelegged races and potentially a tug of war throughout the week that will harken back to fairs before carnival amusements became widespread.

Fairgoers will not have to do without carnival rides, though, as Rainier Amusements returns with its lineup of attractions. Tickets for the carnival went on sale on July 6, and cost $39 when purchased online or $45 at the gate. Fair wristbands are also available online, and cost $15 for adults and $10 for children, with no discount for prepurchase. Wristbands will also be available for purchase in the coming weeks at Oregon Coast Bank’s branches in Pacific City and Tillamook, TLC Fiber Federal Credit Union in Tillamook, and First Security Bank’s branches in Tillamook and Manzanita.

On Wednesday, children under 16 can obtain a wristband by bringing two canned food items if they arrive before 1 p.m., while on Thursday, veterans and senior citizens will be able to purchase tickets for $10.

THS prepares for field house construction

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Construction of a new field house at Tillamook High School to accommodate the growing girls’ wrestling programs and add restrooms and visitor locker rooms for sporting events is set to begin in August and be complete by February.

Randy Schild, a former Tillamook School District superintendent who is serving as bond advisor for the $34.15 million in projects supported by a bond approved by voters in May 2025, said that the field house project will have a budget around $3 million, which contractors are working with district staff to minimize.

“They’ve now been working with us to try to reduce costs on the building by looking at what design is and how to make those adjustments in a way that can be as cost effective as possible, while at the same time creating something that quality,” Schild said.

The new field house will replace an old field house that was constructed in the 1950s and served as a wrestling practice space and locker room for visiting teams through the 1980s, with two exterior restrooms remaining in use during sporting events through the 1990s. Since then, around a third of the building, which sits about 20 feet east of the high school’s track, has been used as dry storage for football and track equipment.

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was built to the east of the high school’s gymnasium around 2007, Schild said, but over the past ten years, Tillamook’s girls’ wrestling program has blossomed, with 30 to 40 grapplers now participating in any given season, leading to the need for additional space.

“Girls’ wrestling has become bigger and bigger, and the facility we have right now for wrestling is fantastic, but we really could use two separate ones,” Schild said. The other main consideration driving the construction of the new fieldhouse is adding restrooms for use by fans during football and soccer games and track meets, as well as a locker room for visiting teams.

Initially, the team managing the bond projects considered simply constructing a pole barn to replace the field house, but given the multiple use cases, Schild said they decided it made sense to build a more permanent structure.

The new field house will be around 7,000 square feet and situated in roughly the same location as the existing field house. In addition to a wrestling practice area with space for two full-sized mats, restrooms accessible from the exterior and a visitors’ locker room, the building’s rear will also feature covered storage for track and field equipment.

During the spring, when mats for field events are not in storage, the area will be converted to a six- or seven-bay, 30- to 40-foot driving range with nets, while a golf simulator

will be housed in a dedicated room nearby.

“Our golf team has big numbers right now,” Schild said, explaining the logic behind the golf facilities, “and we’re trying to kind of balance the pressure on the golf course with the desire the kids have to play golf.”

Tillamook’s school board approved a $3.245 million contract with DSL Builders of Lincoln City for the project at their June meeting, which Schild said was more expensive than had been estimated by consultants at Integrity Management Solutions, the firm helping the district manage bond projects. Fortunately, two other projects at the high school—a replacement of the building’s roof and repaving of its parking lots—both came in sufficiently under budget to more than offset the overage and DSL are working with architects for the project to reduce costs by changing exterior fin-

ishes among other items. Work is expected to break ground by the end of August and to be completed by February, Schild said. Schild said that new playground equipment for East Elementary School has been ordered and will

be installed by the end of the summer and that he and the bond team are also nearly ready to go out to bid on two major projects, new gymnasiums at East Elementary and Tillamook Junior High School. Those projects are expected to cost

Commissioners deny

DA payment claim

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wo weeks after voting no confidence in District Attorney Aubrey Olson’s performance, Tillamook County commissioners declined to pay two claim vouchers totaling over $5,500 submitted by Olson on July 1. The claims sought payment for attorney fees for a defense attorney briefly retained by Olson to represent her office in the court battle over two subpoenas seek -

ing information on Sheriff Josh Brown and a whistleblower who complained about her office, as well as the insurance deductible to pay to defend against a bar complaint. Commissioners had previously made their opposition to paying for such fees clear and declined to act on the vouchers, saying that they believed the county should not defend Olson’s poor job performance or underwrite attempts to retaliate against those who participated in an investigation into her office.

“The facts show the expenses that DA Olson is demanding the county pay for stem directly from DA Olson’s efforts to retaliate against the sitting sheriff and a concerned county employee who dared to raise concerns about her job performance and mistreatment of crime victims,” Commissioner Paul Fournier said.

Tillamook County Counsel Bryan Libel introduced the claim vouchers to commissioners. The first request asked for $1,250 to

cover the deductible payment for an insurance claim Olson submitted for assistance in defending against a bar complaint submitted by Sheriff Josh Brown on June 3. The second requested $4,360 to pay for legal services provided by Michael De Muniz, whom Olson retained on June 4, to represent her office in the legal battle over two subpoenas she filed seeking personnel records for Brown and the sheriff’s deputy whose complaints initiated the investigation into her office. De Muniz withdrew from the case and filed motions to vacate the subpoenas after learning that commissioners did not plan to pay his fees just over a week later.

Following that resignation and county commissioners’ decision not to pay for De Muniz’s fees, Olson sought a court order to force the county to pay the defense attorney, which was quickly denied on June 15.

Libel said that following that denial, Olson made two attempts to pay De Mu -

between $12 and $16 million combined and will see gyms added at both schools, with Schild saying he hopes groundwork will done for both before rains arrive this fall, which would allow their completion by the end of next summer.

niz’s fee using the county cards on June 17, during a commissioners’ board meeting, but that both payments failed because of the lack of an authorization code. In public comment submitted with the claims, Olson argued that the county had paid similar attorney fees in the past and that not doing so in this case would be punitive and cited an Oregon statute that allows judges to appoint special deputy district attorneys and compel counties to pay for them, though Libel clarified that was not the case in this situation.

Fournier kicked off discussion of the requests, saying that they represented another shocking turn in the saga and renewing his skepticism that Olson was unable to find another prosecutor employed by the state or a different county to represent her in the matter. Fournier also noted that the county’s process for approving contracts for outside legal services had not been followed and said that he would not support paying Olson’s fees unless a court order compels the county to do so.

Commissioner Erin Skaar concurred, adding that Olson’s poor judgment continued as she tried to run the county credit card twice despite knowing commissioners did not want to pay for De Muniz’s service. Skaar said that she had moral and ethical issues with Olson’s conduct and that like Fournier, she did not support payment of the items. Commissioner Mary Faith Bell agreed with her colleagues, and commissioners declined to make a motion on the requests.

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chool’s out for the summer, but Tillamook School District facilities are buzzing with renovations thanks to bond funding.

In May 2025, voters supported Measure 29182 that created a bond for TSD9 worth $25.35 million with an additional $6 million grant awarded from the Oregon Capital Improvement Match Funds. All projects outlined for bond funds will finance critical safety and improvement projects to various district facilities. Projects have been prioritized based on safe schools, healthy students and responsible stewardship. This bond is not a new tax to taxpayers, but an extension of the current tax rate of $0.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

In the next couple months, community members will begin to see the impacts of the bond funds at work.

At Liberty Elementary School, a combo project is currently underway utilizing bond funds and a seismic grant from the State of Oregon. With a few million dollars from the state, the school’s south walls will receive concrete cylinder pilings to stabilize the building in the event of an earthquake or tsunami. At the same time, designated as a safety project with bond funds, Liberty’s office will be relocated, and a double door vestibule will be added to the entrance of the school. Bond funds will also be used to remodel one of the students’ restrooms and add a staff restrooms and nurse’s area to the building.

“This is the biggest job, and this summer is the biggest block of time that we have when students and staff are out of the building,” TSD9 Bond Advisor Randy Schild said. “This project would normally take four and a half months, and we have just under three months without students in the building to complete the

project. Construction will create an inconvenience, but it’s one of the tradeoffs we’re willing to take in order to make our kids safe.”

The project is slated for completion September 2026.

Another highly visible project this summer will be the replacement of both Liberty’s and Tillamook High School’s rooves. Liberty Elementary School has sections of roofing that have lost their integrity.

“Part of Liberty’s roof leaks here and there through the HVAC units,” Tillamook School District Maintenance Supervisor Jay Marugg said. “We’ve been trying to get that fixed for years. It’s just one of those leaks that keeps haunting you. It’s in the hallway and it drips.”

The Tillamook High School’s three-tab single roof was installed in 2007 and needs replacing

“A roof is the first guard to the weather and it’s like a protection envelope,” Marugg said. “The roof [at Tillamook High School] is near the end of its lifespan. They’ve only been patching it.”

The high school’s roof will be replaced with architectural shingles. Both roofs will be completed by the start of the 2026-27 school year.

And it wouldn’t be summer without a little bit of paving work.

At the high school, the guest parking lot and part of the west staff parking lot will all receive an overlay of pavement. In addition, sections of the entryways on the east and west of the agriculture building will be completely dug out and replaced as the base layer is failing.

“Work has already started on district projects and is moving quickly along,” Schild said. “The school district proved to be responsible with the last bond we received from the community, and we’ll continue to do what we can to make cost effective and thoughtful decisions on each and every project. It’s our moral commitment to spend these bond dollars in a way that creates the greatest impact and opportunities for students and to ensure a safer environment for all.”

sausage, scrambled eggs, their famous fruit compote, coffee and juice. The fundraising breakfast will be at St. Mary’s by the Sea church from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds go to support this important program.

Meals for Seniors was formed in 2003, when some local community leaders recognized the need to provide healthy meals for north county vulnerable and isolated seniors. Serving residents from Manzanita to Garibaldi, their mission is to enable senior citizens to continue living independently in their own homes by providing access to nutritious meals and social occasions.

The articles of incorporation as a non-profit

501(c)(3) were filed in June of 2003 by Phyllis Baker, Ray Robinson and Bob Dempster. Meals for Seniors has now been serving hot, freshly cooked nutritious meals, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 52 weeks of the year since its formation. Meals served are not your traditional fare. They are made fresh in Rockaway Beach and enjoyed in the church’s parish hall. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., allowing for socializing, then meals are served at 11:45, with nearly 50 people attending each meal. The suggested donation is $4, but no one is ever turned away.

Thanks to all who had a part in celebrating the 250th birthday of our great country last weekend. From Neskowin at the south end, to Hemlock at the north end of south Tillamook County, many hours of preparation, generous financial outlays, bootson-the-ground work and ferocious enthusiasm made for a splendid 4th of July weekend. Thank you all. Seven Capes Bird Alliance is sponsoring a pair of Bird Walks this weekend. On Friday, participants (dressed for the weather, in comfortable shoes and with binoculars if we have them) will gather at 9 a.m. at the intersection of S.E. 3rd and Mast in Lincoln City to explore Nesika City Park, one of Lincoln City’s newest parks. The name “Nesika” means “our place” in Chinook. The trails, a nesting Osprey pair and songbirds are expected highlights. On Saturday similarly outfitted birders will meet at 9 a.m. in the Interpretive Center parking lot at

Meals are also delivered to those who are homebound, either long-term, or for those who need temporary food assistance while recovering from illness, surgery or a fall. Many homebound seniors are unable to shop, so Meals for Seniors also provides frozen meals and snacks, so people have meals for six days of the week. Food costs continue to rise, and last year’s budget exceeded $160,000. These costs are covered by general and individual donations, fundraisers and grants from foundations and businesses which include the City of Rockaway Beach, Tillamook County Creamery, Tillamook PUD, ReMax Equity Group and the Eugene Schmuck Foundation. On -

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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural area, just north of Newport. Expected sights will include colonies of nesting Common Murres, Brants and Pelagic Cormorants, and Pigeon Guillemots.

WorkSource Tillamook has two workshops scheduled for July. A Basic Computer workshop is happening from 10 a.m. through noon on Wednesday, July 15. A Resume Development workshop is planned from 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20. These are monthly events and are at no cost to the public. For more information call Sydney Burrell at 503-872-5282.

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Garibaldi Days are almost upon us. Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th, the city will be in a celebratory mode. And we will really know that it is tourist season. The Garibaldi Business Association (GBA) along with the port and the city are going to throw a party in the middle of downtown – well, mostly along Jerry Creasy Way. The theme this year is Finding Garibaldi. It reminds me of the bumper sticker we used to see that said “Where’n hell is Garibaldi?” That was a “thing” you saw in the ‘90’s. I saw one of those bumper stickers just yesterday in Val Schumann’s office. So many memories. Garibaldi Days started out as a high school reunion – or at least that is what I was told. I remember when Saturday, after the parade, folks from town ‘disappeared” for a while to hold that event. And our sister city, Sparks, Nevada, would come up to join in the festivities. This is billed as the 66th annual event. The Grand Marshal for the parade this year will be Dennis and Amanda Cavitt! The Cavitt’s have contributed to the community in so many ways – they certainly have a high-quality restaurant in the Bistro, with the new expanded deck for outdoor seating

Both Dennis and Amanda have been involved in city government – Dennis is currently serving on the planning commission. They held Kyler’s Bit Heart two years in a row and will be hosting it again – a benefit concert to honor Kyler Cavitt by funding equipment and other community needs related to heart health. Like the AEDs that were purchased last year from the proceeds. Thank you, Dennis and Amanda, for all you do for this community.

going supporters include the Hope Chest, both the Tillamook Regional and North County Food Banks, Josi Farms, Tillamook Fred Meyer, Garibaldi Bay Market and Twin Rocks Friends Camp. The success of the Meals for Seniors program is made possible due to an army of volunteers who help in the kitchen and dining hall and as delivery drivers. If you are looking for an opportunity to bring you closer to the community, volunteers are needed at the meal site preparing salads and desserts, packaging meals for delivery or to be frozen for future delivery, washing and setting tables and washing dishes and kitchen equipment. Meal delivery drivers pick up meals at the church to

children’s clothing (they have enough adult clothing) for a Labor Day weekend $1 clothing sale in September. Donations are accepted during business hours on weekdays at the center (an address is provided below). For more information, call Valon Higgins at 503-9657900. KCC serves senior lunches weekly at 11:30 on Tuesdays (July 7) and Wednesdays (July 8) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) Bingo there is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays (July 9). The address is 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, in Pacific City. For more information call 971-212-7131 or go to kiwanda.com. Story time happens at South Tillamook County Library at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (July 8, 22). Children of all ages are invited; the free program includes stories, singing and moving about. Free help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and similar devices is offered there at 3 p.m. on third Wednesdays (July

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There is also a “heritage” recognition during this year’s Garibaldi Days. Something the GBA thought would serve to bring us back to our roots.

The Farley Family is the first inductee into Garibaldi Days History Hall of Fame. The family is deeply woven into local history primarily through Captain Robert Farley. He was the first keeper of the United States Life-Saving Station at Barview (later the US Coast Guard) at Tillamook Bay, serving from 1908 to his retirement.

Lots of activities to add to your calendar for Garibaldi Days. Vendors set up on Friday – I hear there will be seventy plus vendors and non-profits set up, including food vendors to offer up fun food each day. They should be set up by noon Friday and stay open until 8 p.m. On Saturday there will be a parade, scheduled for 11 a.m. Vendors will be set up from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. –just in time for the fireworks to begin. Saturday evening there will be music – two bands: a Nirvana Tribute Band – Nevermind – followed by a Tom Petty tribute band - Petty Fever.

On Saturday we will also see the Waterball Challenge between the US Coast Guard and our own Garibaldi Fire Department. That will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Come on out and cheer them on. There will also be a Family Zone at Lumberman’s Park – face painting, bounce house, games and contests, for kids to burn off some of

distribute to a daily delivery list. Volunteers can sign up for a permanent shift, just serve in an oncall, as needed basis. The Meals for Seniors volunteer family has fun while getting great satisfaction assisting those aged 55 and older in our north county communities. They have a strong non-discrimination policy and welcome diners and volunteers of all races, colors, creeds, national origin, ethnicities, disabilities, religions, genders and sexual orientation.

So please, if you are even a little bit hungry, stop by this Saturday at 275 South Pacific in Rockaway Beach to enjoy a delicious French toast breakfast and support this wonderful program.

15). 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. Poets and poetry 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 (July 21). The library in locate on Camp Street, off Brooten Road in Pacific City.

Remember that Marilyn Burkhardt, of Hebo, leads drawing sessions from 6-8 p.m. on Third Thursdays monthly (July 16) at Nestucca High School. Participants contribute $2 each towards rental of the space and take turns posing for each other. The address is 34660 Parkway Drive, in Cloverdale. Contact Marilyn Burkhardt, 503-392-3333 by phone, or email artist@ marilynburkhardt.com. Happy birthday this week to Jana Lee Black, George Bodyfelt, Julie Hale, Rod Peterson, Brooks Porterfield, Andrea Simonson, Hank Slavens and Ashlynn Wohl.

that energy. Sunday the event starts to wrap up, but there is still the Coast Guard Appreciation Day celebration. This is being held at the Big Tent (107 Jerry Creasy Way) from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be more games, music and delicious food and beverages. I would like to recognize the sponsors of this event as well – the city, Port, Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative, Budy Beer Co, Clatsop Distributing and the Oregon Coast Event Company. I would like to recognize some of those who are sponsoring Garibaldi Days. Our thanks go out to all of you for helping us put this event on. The Ghost Hole Public House, who just expanded their outdoor space to provide a covered area for guests; North Coast Lawn; Big Tuna Marine; Greg’s Marine Service, who is responsible for the Family Zone activities – thank you, Bill; Honda Marine; Tillamook Creamery; Berkshire Hathaway; Tillamook Coast Visitors Association; Tatum Jimenez Realtors; and JLT Construction. In-kind donations are provided by Tillamook Early Learning Center and R Sanitary. Watch for the posters and flyers to be up around town. And, to a word or two from our favorite librarian, June. It is time for Spice Club again. On Thursday, July 9, at 2 p.m., come to the branch library to share experiences/recipes and new kits will be available for pick-up. Tuesday, July 14 is both adult Craft and Chat at 2 p.m. at the library, and at 3 p.m. Columbia River Maritime Museum will be putting on a special summer reading program at the Garibaldi Museum! Two great museums together – what could be better? All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

More congratulations for Tillamook choir

I agree with Ray Jacobs’ letter to the Headlight Herald on June 9. Our Tillamook choir competed in the state choral competition in Corvallis and won the 4A state championship for the first time for Tillamook. This involved lots of hard work and dedication. Congratulations to the choir and director for a great performance. We are proud of you. God Bless, Mariam Welke

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O n June 14-15, Chris Spence and Narayan Lincoln hosted a reunion of Chris’s Lewis and Clark College friends who participated in an overseas study group to Iran in 1967-68. This group has gathered several times over the years. This year, 17 students and significant others from the original group of 25 students gathered Sunday at the Barbara Bennett Community Center for a lovely lunch catered by Tillamook’s Hygge Cafe. That afternoon, Narayan led several of the group on a hike up towards the Cape Meares Lighthouse (not all the way; these people are 78 years old, remember). Early the next morning, the gang enjoyed the tide pools and caves at the cape, exposed by an extremely low tide. Brunch at the Lincoln-Spence house followed, catered by Chris’s daughter, professional bak -

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G ardeners along the Tillamook Coast and in nearby inland valleys often find blueberries hard to resist. While a small patch can provide bowls of fresh summer fruit, they will also attractively fit into the landscape. With a little bit of care, these berries will reward us with years of harvest. They are also one of those happy crops that are tasty while still being good for us, thanks

ing chef Anja Spence. Oregon strawberry shortcake took center stage. Several of the group remembered Anja from when she was a child. The group photos show a healthy, vibrant group, celebrating lifelong friendships. While sprucing up the house for the event, Narayan discovered that the baskets available at local outlets, simply shorn of their hanging wires, fit nicely into her ceramic garden planters. Instant yard decoration.

in part to their antioxidant content.

Blueberries are a terrific crop for the Oregon Coast, where the long growing season can stretch harvest from late June into early October, depending on the variety. For most coastal home gardens and small farms, northern highbush blueberries are the best choice because they are well adapted to western Oregon and can produce generous crops. Southern highbush types are generally less reliable here because they bloom early and are more

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The gang was bowled over by the beauty and solitude of the Cape and Cape Meares beach. Mike Smith, a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical responder (EMR) from Cape Meares, was one of two firefighters promoted to the position of lieutenant at the Tillamook Fire Department meeting on June 25. Mike is the first firefighter from Cape Meares Station 73 to ever become an officer. Congratulations, Mike. The two firefighters promoted to officers at that meeting are the last appointed under the Tillamook Fire Department, soon to join Bay City in becoming the Tillamook Bay Fire District, thanks to a recently passed ballot measure. Mike is looking forward to leading the awesome crew that represents Cape Meares Station 73. We thank all our volunteer

likely to be damaged by frost. Lowbush and halfhigh blueberries can have a place in edible landscapes or home gardens, but they are usually not the first recommendation for coastal production. Choose a sunny, welldrained site with acidic soil, keep plants mulched and evenly watered, and you can enjoy berries for many summers to come. But because these delicious berries are so prevalent in our coastal gardens, they also draw birds to help harvest our crop. Not necessarily a bad thing to have birds in

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firefighters and EMRs for their great service to our community.

The Cape Meares Writers Group will be holding the third annual public reading of their works on July 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. The group has been meeting for the last nine weeks under the guidance of Cape Meares writer Butch Freedman. There will be 10 participants, reading stories ranging from fiction to

the garden, but it can get a little annoying to go out to harvest a bowlful for your cereal in the morning only to find the birds have beat you to it. I know of several gardeners who plant extra bushes for the birds to enjoy. But you can see that might be an issue, too, in that more bushes might draw more birds. Netting can work, but a Tillamook Master Gardener and friend put me on to a trick that is actually documented in Oregon State University’s publication “Non-lethal Bird Deterrent Strategies” from 2020: grape KoolAid.

Now if you are like me, when a friend tells you she is going to spray KoolAid on her blueberries, you will no doubt look at her askance and picture a sticky, sugary mess. But there is research behind this method that says that grape-flavored Kool-Aid can work as an effective, non-toxic, and – at about $1.50 a pack - affordable

memoir and autobiography. “Drama and adventure will ensue,” says Butch. The Cape Meares readers include Chris Spence, Steve Quinn, Wendy Kunkel, Wendy Burroughs, Marcille Ansorge, Peggy Lindquist and Butch Freedman. Lynn Rouse and Christie Inglis from Bay City and Deborah Lincoln from Neskowin will also read from their works. The evening will include wine and cheese. All are welcome, from Cape Meares and beyond.

bird deterrent for gardens and fruit crops. The science behind it explains that grape KoolAid contains methyl anthranilate which is an artificial flavoring compound derived from grapes. Apparently, this chemical overstimulates receptors in a bird’s fifth cranial nerve which causes bitter, painful and irritating sensations without harming the birds. It sounds to me like a headache would feel in humans, painful but temporary. It seems pretty easy to mix and apply, too. You simply add four packets of unsweetened grape KoolAid to a gallon of water and mix together well. Adding a little extra sugar can also be recommended although it is the grape flavor the birds dislike so much. Place the mixture in your garden sprayer (not the one you use for herbicides or pesticides) and apply liberally into your blueberry bushes or even tree fruits once they

A reminder that the Cape Meares Artist Collective is the featured group for the Bay City Arts Center’s July “Artist of the Month Exhibition.” A second public gallery reception is being held Saturday, July 18, from 1-4 p.m. Come see the graphite sketches, oil paintings, photography, pottery, stitch art, kelp and driftwood baskets and collaborative fiber arts produced by your talented neighbors.

begin to ripen and turn color enough to tantalize the birds. I imagine this would work on your strawberry patches, too. The catch is that the spray will wash off in summer rains, and will need to be repeated after each shower and occasionally throughout the fruiting season. This may also leave some residual stains on the fruit, but it will not affect the taste once the fruit is washed. If you have persistent birds or a large berry patch, you might want to include other non-lethal methods, too. Netting is a possibility as are iridescent or mirror streamers that will reflect light and cause the birds to be visually confused. Decoys of hawks or owls might also be other tools in your box. By this point, you are probably picturing the Kool-Aid man laughing and dancing through your garden, splashing grape Kool-Aid on your plants. I know I am.

Three New Trails Open at Buzzard Butte Trail Network Near Pacific City

Nearly seven miles of new riding opportunities now open; new film previews adaptive mountain biking trail opening later this summer

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T he Tillamook OffRoad Trail Alliance (TORTA) has announced the opening of three new trails at the Buzzard Butte Trail Network, marking a major milestone in the development of one of Oregon’s newest mountain biking destinations.

Located east of Sand Lake between Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout in the USDA Siuslaw National Forest’s Hebo Ranger District, the Buzzard Butte Trail Network now offers nearly seven miles of trail following the opening of Mossy Hogs, Wavelength and Skizafernia. The approximately $2 million project will ultimately include nearly 30 miles of trails and a skills park designed to serve riders of all experience levels.

The trail system is also being developed with accessibility in mind. Later this summer, riders will gain access to the Groundswell Adaptive Trail, a

purpose-built trail designed to expand adaptive mountain biking opportunities on the Tillamook Coast.

“Opening Mossy Hogs, Wavelength and Skizafernia is a significant milestone for a project that has been years in the making,” said Ron Baker, board vice president of Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance.

“Buzzard Butte has been built through thousands of volunteer hours, strong

partnerships and a shared vision for creating highquality mountain biking opportunities on the Oregon Coast. We’re excited to welcome riders to the network and continue building toward a trail system that can be enjoyed by people of varying abilities and experience levels.”

The Buzzard Butte Trail Network has been developed through a collaborative effort involving

TORTA, the U.S. Forest Service and numerous public and private partners. Funding and support have come from Travel Oregon, Oregon State Parks Recreational Trails Program, Shimano’s Trail Born Fund, Kubota and Tillamook County transient lodging tax funds, along with the contributions of local volunteers, trail builders, adaptive riders and advocates.

“Travel Oregon is

proud to support the Buzzard Butte Trail Network through grant funding,” said Michelle Woodard, Travel Oregon’s Director of Stewardship Investments.

“Our vision for Oregon is a welcoming destination for all, and that includes the state’s world-class outdoor recreation opportunities.

The inclusive trails at Buzzard Butte ensure all riders can access this incredible resource, including those

using adapted mountain bikes.”

To coincide with the trail openings, Visit Tillamook Coast has released a new short film highlighting the project and its commitment to accessible outdoor recreation. Buzzard Butte Trail Network | Accessible Adventure on the Tillamook Coast follows adaptive riders Quinn and Joe as they experience the soon-toopen Groundswell Adaptive Trail alongside local trail builders and advocates. The film previews the adaptive riding experience at Buzzard Butte and highlights the partnerships helping make outdoor recreation more inclusive on the Tillamook Coast.

“Outdoor recreation should be something more people can experience and enjoy, regardless of ability,” said Dan Haag, interim executive director of Visit Tillamook Coast.

“What makes Buzzard Butte special is that accessibility wasn’t treated as an afterthought. It was part of the conversation from the beginning. We’re proud to support this film because it showcases the partnerships and commitment that are helping create more inclusive outdoor experiences on the Tillamook Coast.”

Learn more about the Buzzard Butte Trail Network, watch the film and plan your ride at www. tillamookcoast.com/mountain-biking.

Pelican Brewing Partners with PNW Coast Paddling Club as New Community Sponsor Nehalem

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The Pacific Northwest Coast Paddling Club is proud to announce an exciting new sponsorship with Pelican Brewing, marking the beginning of a community-focused partnership that supports local athletics and coastal traditions. Pelican Brewing, with locations in Siletz Bay, Pacific City, Tillamook, Rockaway Beach, and Cannon Beach, and soon

to open Yachats, has become an official sponsor of the PNW Coast Paddling Club’s Nehalem Bay TideRunners dragon boat team. As part of this new partnership, Pelican Brewing will host Pint Nights this fall at both its Cannon Beach and Rockaway Beach locations. During these special events in September and October, a percentage of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the PNW Coast Paddling Club to help support team activities, equipment, and travel throughout the racing season. Dates to be announced soon.

Adding to the excitement, Pelican Brewing’s iconic “Born at the Beach” branding and logo will soon appear on the TideRunners’ hometown dragon boat.

Once installed, the newly decaled boat can be seen during the team’s regular practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Sunday mornings on the Nehalem River.

“This partnership reflects what makes our coastal communities so special—local businesses and local organizations working together to strengthen community connections while supporting healthy, active lifestyles,” said the PNW Coast Paddling Club Member Kathy Phillips. “We are incredibly grateful for Pelican Brewing’s generosity and enthusiasm as we launch into a new racing season.”

The PNW Coast Paddling Club invites everyone to join in celebrating this exciting

partnership throughout the summer and fall by participating in the Pint Nights and cheering on the Nehalem Bay TideRunners as they represent the North Oregon Coast on the water. About PNW Coast Paddling Club; The PNW Coast Paddling Club promotes the sport of dragon boating while fostering teamwork, fitness, and community involvement along the North Oregon Coast. Home to the Nehalem Bay TideRunners, a women’s competitive dragon boat team, the club welcomes paddlers of all experience levels and proudly represents the region in competitive and community racing events. The club’s three dragon boats are docked at the Port of Nehalem.

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Kim Oren Rowland Sr

April 20, 1949 - June 11, 2026

It’s with a heavy heart that we, his children, announce the untimely death of our father, Kim Oren Rowland Sr, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kim was born on April 20, 1949 to Ralph and Bette Mae (AKA Virginia) Rowland and passed away on June 11, 2026 surrounded by his children, his sister and his faithful companion, his dog, Grandpaw.

Kim was a man of many talents and held a variety of employment opportunities. Such as, a taxi driver, a garbage man, a fisherman, a farmhand, a millworker, an inspector for BPA and the one that he enjoyed and made him happy was a cedar cutter.

He was an avid reader and did crossword puzzles daily while drinking coffee. He enjoyed skiing and learned to snowboard as well. He played golf, pool and cribbage. Everyday he would take his best friend Grandpaw for daily walks, whether it was in the woods, on the beach, or just around town, greeting their many fans, they were inseparable. In addition to

time with his dog, Kim was never happier than when he was spending time with his friends and family.

Kim is survived by his son Kim Rowland Jr, his daughters Samantha Rowland and Tannith McNeel, his bonus daughter Robin Miller, his granddaughters Hannah Rowland, Taylor Stafford, Justine Miller, Sierra Rowland Miller and Sophia Davis, his grandsons Darien Prueitt, Dacoda Rowland, Thomas McNeel and Rohan Davis, his bonus grandson David Swetland Jr, his greatgrandson Aiden Beets, his great-granddaughters Hayleigh Beets, Vayda Rosales,

Wren Smith and Holly James Morales, his sisters Susan Rowland, Misty Rowland Meise, Melanie Orr, Valerie Iraheta, Christy Linoix, Toni Mode, Laurel Sherin, Connie Sue Lucas, Melody Ann Benton and Georgia Wild, and his brothers Mark Rowland and Jeffery Benton.

Kim is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Not to mention, countless friends.

Kim is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Virginia Rowland, his wives Beverly Rowland and Bonita Mason, his grandchildren Alexander and Amelia Davis, and his favorite aunt Lorraine Melba Eckhardt.

A matter of days after Kim’s death, his faithful companion, Grandpaw, was diagnosed with lympatic cancer and was humanely euthanized. Grandpaw will forever be at his humans (Kim) side as it was meant to be!

There will be a graveside service on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Blaine Cemetery. There will be a gathering at the Beaver Fire Hall, all are welcome.

Janice Marie (Miller) Urrey

December 30, 1926 – May 30,2026

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ongtime Tillamook resident passed away May 30th. Janice was born in Scottsburg, OR to P. Ila (Elliott) and Bill C. Miller on Dec. 30, 1926. She grew up in rural Lane and Douglas County Oregon surviving the depression and challenges of those times. In 1945 she met George Wm. Urrey while she was working in a cafe in Drain OR. They married 09/07/1946 and started their married life in various Oregon towns where George was stationed by the SP Railroad. First was Drain followed by Mill City, Cochran, Crescent Lake, Springfield and Swisshome. The family came to Tillamook in 1961. It was a big change and Janice enjoyed advantages a bigger community offered. She took adult classes and got a job to help support their growing teenagers at the Darigold Drive-in on 3rd street. Next job was in the OSP office. In 1966 Jan was an officer with the PBW and enjoyed learning about Tillamook’s businesses.

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By early 1970’s Jan and George were empty nesters and joined bowling leagues, babysat grandchildren and took road trips visiting family and friends. George bought Jan her first car a 1971 Camaro which she loved to drive. It made several trips up and down the Oregon coast and to Reno and Vegas. When Blackjack was legalized in Tillamook, they partnered with Stan Worland and set up a table. Jan dealt cards at The Barn Tavern, Dutch Mill and The Elks. She said this was a great fun and she was pretty good at it. Jan’s next job was

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Adventist Health Tillamook Names Michael Halferty, MD, as Ambulatory Medical Director

Adventist Health Tillamook has named Michael Halferty, MD, as its new ambulatory medical director, supporting patient care across its medical offices in Manzanita, Tillamook, Pacific City, Vernonia, and Estacada. In this role, Dr. Halferty will provide medical leadership for clinic teams and help guide how care is delivered, with a focus on coordination, efficiency, and improving the experience for patients and providers.

Dr. Halferty brings more than 20 years of experience and is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who has provided care across emergency departments, urgent care, and clinic settings in rural coastal and inland communities. In 2025, he was named Adventist Health Tillamook’s Provider of the Year by his peers, who recognized his strong commitment to patient care, collaboration, and service. Colleagues have described him as “tireless in his commitment” and noted his ability to bring teams together around shared goals.

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bookkeeper for Erickson Lumber in Garibaldi a position she enjoyed. There are many lives Jan touched. Some just needed a safe haven or someone that would listen without judgement. She will be missed and remembered by many. The family is so very grateful to have had her in our lives for so long. We also thank the caregivers and staff at Five Rivers for their kindness and care given to mom over the past 8 years. She made many friends among them and openly cared how each were doing. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, and their daughter Sandra Sause. She is survived by brother Wayne Miller of Springfield and sister Joanna of Yoncalla; her son George and wife Sue, daughter Pat Young of Tillamook; grandsons Rick Young (Kass), Scott Young (Brandi), Bo Sause and Ben Urrey; granddaughters Dana Urrey and Tricia Webb (Eric); great-grands Kasey, Robert, Samantha, Jayden, Nash and Stella; and Great-great grandson Colter.

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“Dr. Halferty has earned the trust of his colleagues and our community through his commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care,” said Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook. “We are proud to work with him in this role, and his broad experience and collaborative approach make him well suited to serve our community and support the continued growth of our clinic services.” About Adventist Health Tillamook: Since 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that includes: a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Tillamook, Oregon; the largest hospital-based ambulance service in Oregon with four stations located throughout Tillamook County; and rural health clinics and urgent care medical offices serving the northern Oregon coast as well as the communities of Vernonia and Estacada. Adventist Health Tillamook employs over 550 associates and healthcare providers and is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. For more information about Adventist Health Tillamook, visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org

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There is a unique kind of magic in Tillamook, and it was on full display at the 2026 June Dairy Parade. A little rain couldn’t slow us down. When the rain showers rolled in, our community didn’t scatter, they showed up. The streets were lined with bright smiles, incredible energy and a festive spirit that no amount of downpour could dampen.

At the very heart of this unforgettable day was our phenomenal team of volunteers. The Tillamook Chamber of Commerce wants to extend its most sincere, heartfelt gratitude to the individuals who showed up and worked behind the scenes to ensure our 69th Annual June Dairy Parade was a success.

An event of this size truly takes a village, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such supportive local partners. A huge thank you goes to the Tillamook Fairgrounds, Tillamook PUD and Tillamook High School for generously providing their properties for parade staging, a logistical piece that is absolutely essential for a smooth and safe event. We also want to recognize the City of Tillamook for their support; their collaboration and continued commitment are crucial to keeping this community tradition going.

We also want to highlight the incredible individuals who worked

to keep everyone safe, organized and ready to roll. Our sincere thanks go to John Samagaio, Janice Aufdermauer, Khayla Sheldon, Randy Lamkin, Lou Gonzalez, Chandra Allen, Ron Rush, Chris Weber and the Kiwanis Club Volunteers. Thank you for bringing your hard work, your humor, and your warmth to parade day. You made the event a beautiful testament to the Tillamook community, and we are so grateful for you. While the June Dairy Parade is a one-day celebration, bringing it to life is a big undertaking that begins nearly half a year in advance. We want to recognize the Tillamook Chamber staff who work behind the scenes to orchestrate this community

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tradition: Justin Aufdermauer, Tammy Samagaio and Meg Angier. But while it takes a team to plan an event of this scale, Tammy Samagaio is the one who truly brings it to life. Her exceptional organization and absolute dedication through months of prep work make her the driving force behind this entire tradition.

To all our incredible parade participants, the floats, marching bands, equestrian groups, dancers, and entries, we appreciate you more than words can say! Performing in the pouring rain is no easy feat, but you brought the energy, the creativity, and the joy that kept everyone cheering. Thank you for making this year’s lineup so spectacular.

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Congress works to provide greater opportunities for seafood producers

Oreg O n C O ast Visit O rs a ss OC iati O n F ederal legislation being considered in Congress is expected to open doors of opportunity for the United States seafood industry, making it more competitive on the national and international stages. These moves at the federal level are expected to bolster local seafood harvest, processing and profitability in sustainable ways. A few years ago, a study commissioned by the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) found that 90 percent of the seafood sold in Western Oregon isn’t from local waters. Since then, OCVA has been working to build out local infrastructure and value chain to create opportunities for greater economic benefit on the Oregon Coast.

As part of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, Congress is creating the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Seafood – a first-of-its-kind office – to prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers and processors to access programs. Integrating fishers into USDA programs and working alongside the United States Department of Commerce and other federal partners is expected to revitalize the American seafood industry. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act – the primary law governing marine fisheries in United States federal waters – was signed into law 50 years ago. It provided the fishing industry with long-term economic stability, but for years fishermen across the

country have been struggling to navigate programs at USDA that can help them support their businesses.

The USDA Seafood Office will assist with developing the America First Seafood Strategy, promoting production, marketing, sales and export of fishery and aquaculture products, while strengthening domestic processing capacity. The American Seafood Competitiveness Act also will allow commercial fishers and processors access to USDA loans, grants and credit services that historically have been reserved only for land-based farmers.

Further legislation – the Buy American Seafood Act – will require federal agencies to procure seafood domestically for child nutrition and other programs. Directing American harvested and produced seafood to school cafeterias

and federal nutrition programs will create a reliable, meaningful market for fishers all over the country.

Local leaders and seafood business owners applaud USDA’s Office of Seafood with widespread support.

“The creation of the USDA Office of Seafood is exactly the kind of bold, coordinated action our fishing communities have needed for years,” Oregon State Senator Dick Anderson, R-Lincoln City, said. Anderson’s district includes Newport, one of Oregon’s largest fishing ports, as well as Coos Bay. He also acknowledged that there is a huge disparity of imports flooding local markets. Restrictions such as low catch limits, inaccurate and outdated fisheries data and delayed adoption of modern technology have prohibited Oregon’s fishing economy from fully realizing its huge economic

potential.

“As large and important as Oregon’s fishing industry already is, we must also recognize the tremendous, untapped potential ahead of us,” Oregon State Senator Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, said.

These moves will deliver far more than simply economic benefits. These developments also can help lead to healthier protein sources being served to children across the nation in schools. More local seafood consumption can help reduce the global import of seafood to communities all over the country. By sourcing more food locally, carbon emissions will be reduced, children will be healthier and more American fishers and processors will be able to prosper.

“This isn’t just about economy,” OCVA Executive Director Marcus Hinz said. “It’s also about reduc -

ing carbon emissions and improving public health. When we harvest and export so much of our local seafood, those planes literally are passing the ones importing seafood from all over the world to be sold and served in our communities. That’s not sustainable and it doesn’t make any sense. It also creates greater opportunities for us to put fresh, local seafood – one of the healthiest protein options we have –in front of more children. That will lead to healthier kids and better outcomes in education. There is so much about this initiative to like.”

The legislation has been proposed in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The bill has passed in the House, and negotiations currently are underway in the Senate to finish the legislation.

Living Heritage Takes Center Stage at the 67th Annual Dory Days

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E arly summer mornings in Pacific City still feel like a secret to many. You can make your way down the beach to find the Pacific City Dory Fleet gathered at the edge of the water. The flat-bottomed dory boats launch directly through the surf, a remarkable sight that baffles

newcomers, brings joy to locals and continues to define the small coastal community of Pacific City, Oregon. While many festivals celebrate history, the 67th Annual Dory Days, taking place July 17–19, 2026, celebrates a tradition that is still very much alive. For nearly seven decades, Dory Days has honored the fishermen,

families, volunteers and community members who have preserved one of Oregon’s most distinctive maritime traditions. Recognized by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an Oregon Heritage Tradition, the annual celebration invites visitors to experience a working fishing culture that continues to shape life in Pacific City today. The 2026 celebration

carries the theme “Long May She Wave,” honoring both the enduring spirit of Pacific City’s dory fleet and America’s 250th anniversary.

Throughout the weekend, visitors will enjoy traditions that have become synonymous with Dory Days, including the threeday Artisan Fair, community concert featuring Countryfied, the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District pancake breakfast, the beloved Dory Days Parade, dory-caught fish fry, family activities, bingo and opportunities to meet members of the dory fleet who continue to launch their boats through the surf today.

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One of the weekend’s most meaningful experiences comes on Sunday, July 19, when the celebration concludes with “Dory Fishers: Sand Kickin’ and Story Tellin’” at the Kiawanda Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Inspired by the “Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” traveling exhibition, which returns

to the Kiawanda Community Center for the 2026 Dory Days celebration, this storytelling event brings the exhibit’s oral histories to life through the voices of the dory community itself. The exhibit is part of a collaborative oral history project begun in 2011 by Linfield University and the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, and this free event invites visitors to hear directly from the fishermen and families whose lives have been shaped by the sea.

From hilarious mishaps and legendary surf launches to heartfelt reflections on family, boat building and life on the ocean, these firsthand stories offer something few festivals

can: a chance to step into the “living rooms” of Pacific City’s fishing families and experience the tradition through the voices of those who live it every day.

Whether watching a dory launch through the surf, cheering on the parade, enjoying freshly caught seafood, browsing handcrafted goods, or listening to fishermen recount adventures from a lifetime on the ocean, visitors won’t simply learn about Oregon’s maritime history, they’ll experience a living tradition that continues to shape the community today. For a complete schedule of events, parade information, volunteer opportunities, and additional details, visit www.dorydays.com.

Road Closure on 1st Street for Sewer Repair

T he City of Tillamook advises residents, businesses, and visitors of upcoming road construction on First Street in downtown Tillamook beginning Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, 2026, with work potentially extending into the week of July 13–17, if necessary. Construction activities will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The project will require the temporary closure of a portion of First Street between Main Avenue and Ivy Avenue, with signed detours in place to safely direct motorists around the work zone.

What to Expect

• Work Hours: 7 a.m. –6 p.m. daily

• Construction Dates: July 6–10, with possible continuation July 13–17

• Road Closure: Portion of First Street in the downtown area

• Detours: Clearly marked detour routes will direct traffic around the closure using surrounding streets. Motorists should expect minor delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

The city asks everyone traveling through the area to:

• Slow down and obey

posted speed limits.

• Follow all detour signs and directions from traffic control personnel.

• Watch carefully for construction workers, equipment, pedestrians, and cyclists.

• Avoid the work zone whenever practical. The City of Tillamook appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed. These upgrades are part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving public infrastructure for the safety and benefit of our community

Neah-Kah-Nie little league team wins district tourney

By Mike We B er

For The Headlight Herald

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ontinuing a successful season, the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates

Westside Youth Baseball/ Junior Baseball Organization Senior Nationals won their 12-team district tournament June 28, at NeahKah-Nie High School in Rockaway Beach.

Neah-Kah-Nie (19-1), guided by Coach Steve Overstreet and assistants Doug Buys and Ryan Vandecoevering, extended its win streak to 14 straight after winning four games to capture the district championship trophy in the tournament for 12- to 14-year-olds. Neah-KahNie advanced to the WYB/ JBO State Championship Tournament, which will be held July 10-12, at West Albany High School.

“I’m super proud of these kids and they worked their butts off this year, that’s for sure,” said Overstreet, the WYB/ JBO Coach-of-the-Year.

“It was a great weekend and even with all the rain, the tournament turned out really well. Our boys did well and they played their hearts out. We played fast and efficient and our first two games lasted just one hour and 45 minutes, so we never wasted much time. Most of the other games in the tournament lasted over three hours each.”

Neah-Kah-Nie won its June 25 opening district tournament game 12-2 over Sunset (10-9), followed by a June 26 12-0 win over Mountainside (14-5-1) of Beaverton. On June 27, Neah-Kah-Nie won 6-2 over the Nestucca Bobcats (18-3) Senior National squad, before winning the district championship game 11-1 over Mountainside June 28.

“I had very high expectations of the team prior to the tournament,” said Overstreet, the head coach of the Neah-KahNie High Pirates OSAA Class 3A baseball team. “I told them that I hold them to a higher standard. They came out and they proved everything that I knew about them. They played hard and even in the close game against Nestucca,

they played with a high intensity level, with great defense and scoring runs at key points of the game.”

Neah-Kah-Nie had a total of four pitchers play in their four games, and they allowed a combined five runs scored, allowing the team to outscore its opponents by a margin of 41-5.

Neah-Kah-Nie’s Mercer Ward won the district tourney Individual Sportsmanship Award. Mountainside won the team Sportsmanship Award.

“I expect our team to continue winning more games at the state tournament and so we’ll see what happens there,” said Overstreet. “It’s always a neat thing to go to state because you don’t know what the other teams from other parts of the state look like. We’ll go there and find out where we stack up against some of the other teams. If we come out and play our style and our game, then I always feel like we have a good chance to win.”

The WYB Senior National League consists of three eight-team divisions including Cascade, Columbia, Hood and the Pacific

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both games at the doubleelimination tourney and finished the season with a 11-6-1 record. Tillamook lost its June 25 opener 1413 to Southridge, followed by a June 26 24-17 loss to the Columbia Division champion Scappoose Senior National squad (15-5).

Neah-Kah-Nie compiled a 15-1 regular season record and won the seven-team WYB Pacific Division title. Nestucca finished in second place and Tillamook took third place. Neah-Kah-Nie’s only loss was to Nestucca on May 12. Nestucca, guided by head Coach Nathan Jensen and assistants Robbie Ledbetter and Rob Herder, finished with a 2-2 record at the district tournament. Herder, who is the coach of the OSAA Class 2A Nestucca High Bobcats baseball team, guided the JBO Senior National team in their first three games.

“It was a great accomplishment for our team to get second place at the district tournament,” said Jensen. “It was neat having all three Tillamook County teams in the tournament.”

Nestucca won its June 25 opening contest 14-11 over Scappoose, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning to pull out an exciting come-from-behind win. Nestucca followed with a 13-3 win over Southridge June 26, before losing its last two games, including the loss to NeahKah-Nie and a loss to Mountainside June 28.

“Our seventh graders are no strangers to the state tournament,” said Jensen. “They won the district championship last year and qualified for the state tourney on the Junior National level. Paired this year with a strong bunch of eighth graders, they get to experience the state tournament again.” The Neah-Kah-Nie Senior Nationals advanced to the state tournament last year and took second place. The top three squads - Neah-Kah-Nie, Nestucca, Mountainside, qualified for the eightteam WYB/JBO state championship tournament at West Albany and at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis.

Tillamook County provides update on public safety emergency communications system upgrade

T illamook County is providing an update on the Public Safety Emergency Communications System Upgrade. County voters approved a $24.4 million General Obligation Bond in November 2024 to support the upgrade.

The county issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in May 2025 seeking qualified firms to design and construct the countywide system upgrade. Two firms responded with proposals by the submission deadline: EF Johnson, a JVC Kenwood company, and Motorola Solutions.

A ten-member Steering Committee, comprised of Tillamook County public safety officials, county managers, and independent technical consultants, conducted a detailed evaluation of both proposals. Following its review, the Committee identified the EF Johnson proposal as the preferred solution, contingent upon determining the costs associated with developing the radio sites required to meet the system’s coverage objectives. The RFP required vendors to design a system capable of providing at least 95 percent portable radio coverage throughout the county. Because the number and location of radio sites depended on each vendor’s proposed system design, it

was neither practical nor cost-effective to perform comprehensive site evaluations before proposals were received. Both vendors incorporated a combination of existing radio sites and proposed new sites into their designs.

Before awarding a contract for the complete project, the county determined it was necessary to identify the final radio sites and develop reliable cost estimates for site construction and improvements.

To accomplish this work, the county entered into a limited-scope contract with EF Johnson in December 2025. The contract included preliminary system

design, site selection, field surveys of the recommended locations, development of site construction cost estimates and preparation of a revised project proposal. The limited-scope contract work is complete, and EF Johnson submitted its final report and revised proposal in May. In April 2026, Motorola Solutions requested permission to submit a revised proposal to the county at no additional cost. The county accepted that offer, and Motorola submitted its revised proposal in June.

The committee is reviewing the EF Johnson and Motorola proposals and expects to complete

its evaluation and provide a recommendation to the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners before the end of July 2026 so contract negotiations can be completed and work on the new communications system can begin.

If approved, the project schedule is expected to proceed as follows:

• August 2026: Project initiation

• January 2027: Completion of system design and permitting

• December 2027: Completion of radio site development and system construction

• June 2028: System testing, user training, final

acceptance, and transition to full operational service

The new communications system will provide modern, reliable, countywide radio communications for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and other public safety agencies, improving interoperability, coverage and the ability of first responders to communicate during routine operations and emergency incidents.

Tillamook County appreciates the continued patience and support of the public as this important public safety infrastructure project moves toward vendor selection and implementation.

More wild fall Chinook, continued wild coho opportunity for Oregon’s coastal rivers in 2026

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nglers have a lot to look forward to this fall: many coastal basins will see expanded opportunity for wild fall Chinook harvest compared to last year, and wild coho fisheries will continue across much of the coast, offering a strong season ahead.

For fall Chinook, wild Chinook retention will be open in 18 coastal basins, with increased bag limits in the Necanicum, Nehalem, Tillamook, Siuslaw, and Umpqua basins—providing more opportunity than in 2025. The Nestucca Basin will see a decrease, and the Coquille and Elk rivers will remain open only for hatchery Chinook retention due to conservation considerations. Anglers can also continue to target hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho in many basins, with those seasons set separately in the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. Wild coho opportunity also remains strong. In 2026, retention will be open in 10 coastal basins, along with the Siltcoos, Tahkenitch, and Tenmile lake populations. Nearly all basins open to wild coho retention last year are proposed to remain open in 2026, with the exception of the Alsea Basin, which did not meet the criteria this year. The opportunity for wild coho harvest is thanks to decades long effort to

address limiting factors paired with a world class monitoring program.

Overall, the 2026 seasons offer more wild fall Chinook opportunity than last year and maintain broad access to wild coho fisheries where sustainable—great news for anglers gearing up for the fall salmon season.

After hearing testimony during today’s meeting, Commissioners also directed staff to ask NFMS to approve an Alsea basin wild coho fishery designed to remain below the exploitation limit (ideally with a minimum 30-day season and 1/3 bag limit). Visit the Fall Coastal Salmon Management Page for more details on proposed bag limits and season dates and subscribe to the page for updates.

The Commission also adopted ODFW’s 2027–29 Agency Request Budget (ARB), marking a historic and transformative investment in wildlife conservation. Thanks to the passage of HB 4134 during the 2026 legislative session, Oregon is now positioned to make its largest-ever investment in conserving at-risk species and improving habitat statewide.

This bipartisan legislation increases the state’s transient lodging tax by 1.25 percent beginning Jan. 1, 2027, directing a portion of the new revenue to implementing the State Wildlife Action Plan. In

addition to supporting atrisk species recovery, these new funds will advance wildlife connectivity projects, Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) grants, and urban wildlife stewardship efforts, helping ensure that conservation benefits reach communities across Oregon.

“This is a comprehensive investment in statewide capacity to implement Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan,” said Commissioner Dave Moldal. “These long overdue investments in department capacity will lead to critical knowledge, planning and partnering and tangible, measurable improvements for wildlife and the habitats they depend upon.”

Part of the new lodging tax funding will support additional staff dedicated to on the ground conservation work for at risk species. These positions will expand the Department’s ability to conduct critical population monitoring, develop and carry out targeted conservation actions, and implement large scale habitat and restoration projects that benefit at risk species and many others across Oregon’s ecosystems. “Staff capacity translates to more conservation work on the ground,” noted Commissioner Hall-Defrees.

Much of the public testimony supported the budget. One area of disagreement centered on a staff

proposal to invest in hatchery infrastructure to sustain and strengthen production in the Umpqua Basin following the destruction of Rock Creek Hatchery during the Archie Creek Fire in 2020. The proposal is still under development with the Cow Creek People and other partners and includes installing modular infrastructure at Rock Creek Hatchery to maintain spring Chinook and trout production; continuing to produce a portion of spring Chinook at Cole Rivers Hatchery; constructing a new South Umpqua facility to rear winter steelhead and coho within the basin; and continuing fall Chinook production at the Gardiner Reedsport STEP facility as well as at Elk River Hatchery. This multi-site approach is designed to address climate related risks identified in the Department’s recent review of the state’s hatchery system. A motion to remove the proposal from the Agency’s Budget did not pass.

ODFW Deputy Director Shaun Clements described the Rock Creek package as a placeholder allowing more conversation. “Leaving it in allows the department to continue the conversation with the Cow Creek Umpqua People, FEMA, the Governor and the Legislature as to what investments to make [in Umpqua River hatchery production],” he said.

The ARB will go to

the Governor by Aug. 31 for her consideration. The Governor will then submit her recommended budget to the 2027 Oregon State Legislature, which has final authority to adopt ODFW’s budget.

2026-28 Furbearer regulations: The Commission adopted regulations with changes that implement HB 3932 passed by the 2025 Oregon State Legislature. The bill prohibited recreational or commercial harvest of beaver within areas classified by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality as Category 4 or Category 5 waters under the federal Clean Water Act, when those waters occur on, flow through, or adjoin public land. The department is required to identify these areas in statewide maps, which will be updated every two years in consultation with DEQ. The first such publication is the 2025–2027 Oregon Beaver Harvest Closure Map.

Copies of the 2026-28 Furbearer Regulations will be available in coming weeks.

Commercial coastal pelagic species: Adopted proposed rule amendments to ensure that state regulations are consistent with federally adopted limits and management measures for Pacific sardine. The federal regulations will maintain the primary directed fishery closure and continue very low bycatch allow -

ances across other West Coast fisheries due to the depressed stock status. Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) funding: Approved OCRF Advisory Committee’s recommendations to fund 19 projects that protect and enhance the species and habitats identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan and create new opportunities for wildlife watching, urban conservation, community science, and other wildlife-associated recreation.

Restoration & Enhancement funding: Approved funding for projects recommended by the R&E board including a large wood placement project to improve fish habitat and an egg counter for a STEP facility.

Access & Habitat funding, chair appointment, and raffle allocations: Approved funding for projects recommended by the A&H Board including renewal of several access areas that provide hunters access to private land. The Commission appointed Nicholas Callero as A&H Board Chair and allocated 2027 auction and raffle tags. Host organizations receive 10 percent of the sales price for the tag sold at auction, which they can use to fund their own grant programs benefiting wildlife. A recording of the meeting is available at ODFW’s YouTube Channel.

Clover’s Day celebrated

Will Chapp E ll Headlight Editor

Large crowds gathered in Cloverdale on July 3, to celebrate the 44th annual Clover’s Day, with a fun run, parade, live music and

vendors. The day kicked off with the fun run before the parade proceeded through downtown Cloverdale led by the prettiest cow in the Nestucca Valley. Fun continued with live

music from the radio riots, a milk chug and more than a dozen vendors offering their wares, all sponsored and organized by the Cloverdale Business Association.

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By ElizaBEth asahi sato

Executive Director of CARE, Inc.

Itend to be much more of an optimist than a pessimist, but when I am called to serve a community, I always make sure to dot my i’s and cross my t’s because I embrace any calling with full heart. In mid-April, I was overjoyed to accept the call to serve Tillamook County as the new Executive Director of CARE, Inc.

The Board of Directors thoroughly vetted my background, and in turn, I researched the nonprofit with the careful eyes of a consultant who has spent four decades working with public and private organizations. The consistent theme that emerged was the Board’s profound commitment to the mission. They care deeply about the humane, compassionate treatment of our clients, and they

Making My Home in Tillamook

expect their new executive director to equally support and equip our staff, many of whom have endured their own “lived experiences” of food scarcity, poverty and homelessness. I quickly found a nearby apartment, though I am still on the hunt for a three-to-fourbedroom rental so that two of my sons and my two sleepy Bernese Mountain Dogs have a place to truly call home. As many of you know, finding affordable housing is tough; finding a place that accepts large (though very well-behaved) dogs without a huge deposit is even tougher. But I am patient. My very first priority upon arriving was getting to know my new neighbors. I visited our local T-Mobile, Safeway and Fred Meyer. I stopped at Grocery Outlet, enjoyed a slice at the family-owned Main Street Pizza, and made my rounds to Pelican Brewing and the Blue Heron French Cheese Company (where I spent way too much on merchandise).

During each stop, I had wonderful conversations with local residents. When I shared why I had moved to Tillamook, a surprising number of them shared their own stories of receiving services from CARE—whether it was help with a utility shutoff notice, finding affordable housing, connecting with the Oregon Food Bank or Oregon Law Center, or simply procuring a bus pass. I was deeply touched by these stories. They are the lived hurdles and challenges that so many human beings face. What impressed me most was that these residents did not shy away from sharing how they believed CARE could improve. At my first board meeting, I brought these perspectives to the table. I shared the words of a client who asked, “Man, do you think it is possible to occasionally get hot food?” I shared the distress of a community member who told me, “My sister was administered four doses of Narcan, and

I am worried she will die.”

Most of the time, our clients are profoundly grateful for the help they receive, even when extreme outdoor exposure makes it hard for them to make eye contact. Oregon faces one of the highest rates of homelessness in the U.S., with nearly 18,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2023, driven by housing shortages and economic pressures. So, are we making a dent in this crisis? And why does it matter so much to Tillamook County? This is exactly why I am writing today. I want to share what I know as your executive director, but also what I am observing in real time. Most importantly, I want to invite a dialogue with our local citizens, especially those who so generously entrust us with donations of financial support, clothing, food and volunteer their time. I appreciate your prayers, as there are days when I wonder how we will make it through.

CARE, Inc. believes in meaningful collaboration. I could fill an entire page listing our community partners, but the truth is, we are working tirelessly and we are making a dent. What I am finding, however, is that the demographics of those we serve are changing. There were elderly couples who lost their home because they could no longer keep up with the mortgage and insurance. There is a decorated Marine veteran and his wife, both still working, who have experienced a multitude of health issues and need guidance. There is a young, working mother of four who was abruptly evicted and desperately needed an affordable place for her children so she could continue her job assisting with calf births at a local dairy. There is a gentleman, houseless and at the end of his life, who recently received chemotherapy. These are real experiences of real people right here in Tillamook County. But

amidst the hardship, there is also tremendous hope. CARE, Inc. was recently appointed the Regional Coordinator of the Oregon Housing and Community Services Statewide Shelter Program. We also work alongside subagencies that provide vital support to victims of domestic violence and those recovering from addiction. Just yesterday, we met with Adventist Health Tillamook, and I so appreciated the enthusiasm and realism they brought to our collaboration as healthcare experts. I am here now in Tillamook County. I plan to stay until I am called elsewhere but there is plenty to do here for Tillamook. I am ready to serve with all my experience, capabilities, expertise, and heart. Let us journey together as a community to learn what has been done, what we are doing now, and, best of all, what we plan to do to alleviate human suffering.

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HH26-278 TRUSTEE’S NO-

TICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-26-

1049289-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ALLEN CURTIS FRANSKE AND HEATHER MARIE FRANSKE, AS TENANCY BY ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 3/23/2024, recorded 3/29/2024, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 202401244 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 103426 1S0930CA11000 THE EAST HALF OF LOT 19 AND ALL OF LOT 20, BLOCK 7, MILLERS ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, IN THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 2510 7TH STREET, Tillamook, OR 97141 The undersigned hereby certifies that based

SYSTEM

SYSTEM OPERATOR

OPERATOR

City of Garibaldi, Oregon Salary Range: $6,174 - $7,158

City of Garibaldi, Oregon

Salary Range: $6,174 - $7,158

Tillamook School District No.9

Tillamook School District No.

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

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

Duty:

(531)

.5 FTE @ Liberty Elementary School (04 -23)

• SpEd/Special Care Ed. Assistant, 1.0 FTE @ Multiple Schools

Extra Duty

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

• Substitute Teacher (567) • Support Staff Substitute (568)

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To view job details, qualifications and

Application Opens: July 1, 2026 Application Deadline:

Application Opens: July 1, 2026

SYSTEM OPERATOR City of Garibaldi, Oregon

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Salary Range: $6,174 - $7,158

Application Opens: July 1, 2026

The City of Garibaldi is accepting applications for a System Operator position within the Works Department.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The City of Garibaldi is

This is a non-union position working a minimum of 32 hours per week. When assigned to duty, the System Operator will work 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required only emergencies arise.

Minimum

Applicants

The System Operator performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, equipment operation, and operational duties related to City facilities, including water, wastewater, streets, stormwater, public works infrastructure.

Minimum Certification Requirements

Applicants must possess and maintain current certification in either the wastewater or water discipline, or both if qualified:

water discipline, or both if qualified: Wastewater Qualification: Wastewater Treatment Level III and Wastewater Collection Level II certification. Water Qualification: Water Treatment Level I, Water Distribution Level I, and Cross-Connection Specialist certification. Applicants who hold both water and wastewater certifications are encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications

Wastewater Qualification: Wastewater Treatment Level III and Wastewater Collection certification.

Additional preferred qualifications include municipal public works experience, equipment operation experience, and a valid Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements. How to Apply

Water Qualification: Water Treatment Level I, Water Distribution Level I, and Cross Specialist certification.

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us Questions? Contact: Renee Aufdermauer aufdermauerr@tillamook.k12.or.us (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200

Applicants who hold both water and wastewater certifications are encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications

Applications and additional job information are available at: www.garibaldi.gov

Submit completed applications with cover letter and resume` to:

Additional preferred qualifications include municipal public works experience, equipment experience, and a valid Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.

How to Apply

Applications and additional

tion 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $20,756.60 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $263,414.14 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 10/1/2025, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE

CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 9/28/2026 at the hour of 1:00pm, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County

Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook OR 97141 County of TILLAMOOK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest ALLEN FRANSKE 2510 7th St Tillamook, OR 97141 Original Borrower HEATHER FRANSKE 2510 7th St Tillamook, OR 97141 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-758-8052 or Login to: https://www.xome.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which

Position closes July 30th, 2026

97141; (503) 815-8638 Email: jobs@tpud.org

Tillamook PUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if

you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. AT TACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TEN ANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN RE QUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TEN ANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-26-1049289-

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Join our talented team in Rockaway Beach! The City of Rockaway Beach is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as Administrative Assistant II – General Clerk. Under supervision of the City Recorder, this position serves as the primary presence at the front reception desk, assisting with administrative and clerical duties required for the daily operation of the City. Wages range from $4,898-$6,390 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time, 40-hour per week position with competitive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Visit RockawayBeachOregon.gov for job description, requirements and application. To apply, submit application, cover letter and resume to CityRecorder@corb.us or mail to: City of Rockaway Beach, Attn: City Recorder, PO Box 5, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. Non-Exempt Position. Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by July 13, 2026 for first review. Open until filled.

Vocational Direct Support Professional $17.44 - $19.44 | Part/Full Time | Variable Shifts Full job description available on request. Must have:

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Employment Coach

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Competitive Benefits Package: Paid Vac/Sick/Holiday Leave Generous 401K Plan Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing Ins. Employee Assistance and Wellness Program 1800 Front Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Contact: Holly Rico 503-842-2539,

BF Dated: 5/14/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Daniel Lazos, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORA-

TION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physi-

cal Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0314949

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HH26-291 TS No. 2603170238

Notice Of Default And Foreclosure Sale U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Recorded in accordance with 12 USCA 3764 (c) APN

1S1002CC01001 Property Address: 4520 Salmon St Bay City, OR 97107 Title Order No.: 360426000876 Whereas, on 7/1/2010, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Rebecca L. Smith, an Unmarried Person and Diane R. Zink, an Unmarried Person with right of survivorship as trustor in favor of EquiPoint Financial Network, Inc. as beneficiary, and Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. as trustee, and was recorded on 7/22/2010, as Instrument No. 2010-004236, in the Office of the County Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon; and Whereas, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and Whereas, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 10/18/2019, recorded on 12/31/2019, as instrument number 2019-08059, in the Office of the County Recorder, Tillamook County, Oregon; and Whereas, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 12/5/2024, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and Whereas, the entire amount delinquent as of 7/17/2026 is $862,494.87; and Whereas, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; Now Therefore, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Allstate Reconveyance Company d/b/a Total Lender Solutions. as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 4/14/2026 as instrument number 202601570, notice is hereby given that on 7/17/2026 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described prop-

erty will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 5, Barview Addition To Bay City, in the City of Bay City, County of Tillamook and State of Oregon. Together With that portion of vacated alley as disclosed by Order of Vacation recorded July 19, 2000, Book 418, Page 722, Records of Tillamook County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 4520 Salmon St, Bay City, OR 97107 The sale will be held at At the front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $862,494.87. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $86,249.48 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $86,249.48 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second high-

est bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $861,905.14, as of 7/16/2026, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

Date: 5/21/2026

Allstate Reconveyance Company

d/b/a Total Lender Solutions, Inc.

U.S. Dept. of HUD Foreclosure

Commissioner By: Rachel Seropian 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA, 92121

Phone: 866-535-3736 Fax: 866242-8599 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State Of CA County Of San Diego On 5/21/2026 before me, Diana Rivera, a notary public personally appeared, Rachel Seropian who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Diana Rivera (Seal) 6/23/26 6/30/26 7/7/26

Tillamook County Church Services

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

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 Rd E Cloverdale, OR 97112 (541) 671-5588 11 a.m.

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

Alder Lane, Tillamook,

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

st. a LBan’s epis Copa L C hUrCh

The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbanstillamook@gmail.com

Sunday (Eucharist): 10 a.m. Wednesday (Midday Prayer): 12.15 p.m., with coffee available from 11 a.m. All are welcome -- wherever you are on your faith journey. www.stalbanstillamook.org

ti LL aM ook Christian Center 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook,

HH26-296 NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING Proposed Sewer System Development Charge Methodology Date of Notice: June 24, 2026 Date and Time of Hearing: October 5, 2026, at 7:00pm Hearing Location: Tillamook City Hall 210 Laurel Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141 NOTICE IS HEREBY

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

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HH26-298 PACIFIC CITY JOINT

WATER-SANITARY AUTHOR-

ITY PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly business meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 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.

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HH26-299 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 192133 APN: 411466 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Jared Wallace and Sheena Wallace, as Tenants by the Entirety as Grantor to First

as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC as Beneficiary, dated 03/13/2021, recorded 03/15/2021, in the official records of Tillamook County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2021-02248 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Lot 105, OCEAN HIGHLANDS, in the County of Tillamook and State of Oregon. Commonly known as: 1525 Ocean Highlands Pkwy, Tillamook, OR 97141 The current beneficiary is Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 03/05/20206 as Inst No. 2026-000899 in the records of Tillamook, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 09/01/2025 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance in the amount of: $305,354.20; 2. Interest through 06/15/2026 in the amount of: $7,652.53 3. MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $0.00 4. Recoverable balance in the amount of: $1,980.28 5. Late Charges in the amount of: $282.96 6. Total Fees in the amount of: $122.00 7. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $3,628.59 8. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 2.8750000% per annum 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 deed of trust. The principal sum of $305,354.20 together with the interest thereon at the rate 2.8750000% per annum from 08/01/2025 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 deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 10/21/2026 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, near the South Entrance Courthouse, Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale,

including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. 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. Dated: 6/2/2026 Prime Recon LLC By: Carmen Robinson, Authorized Signer Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 7254142 NPP0489939 To: HEADLIGHT HERALD

07/07/2026, 07/14/2026, 07/21/2026, 07/28/2026

HH26-300 BOARD OF COM-

MISSIONERS VACANCY: Fairview Water District is accepting applications to fill the Position 2 vacancy on its Board of Commissioners. Applications are available at the District office, 403 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141, or at www.fairviewwater. com. Completed applications must be received by July 29, 2026.

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HH26-301 “The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) Board of Directors will hold a District Workshop on Thursday July 16, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. in the NOSD Board Room, 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. The subjects of the workshop will be future equipment and staffing needs and related financial planning considerations. The Regular Board of Director’s Meeting will follow at 5:30 P.M. The Regular meeting will discuss General Business including New Business; Old Business; etc. and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation. Anyone requiring special accommodations should contact the District Office at least 48 hours in advance at (503) 842-8231.”

NOSD has set up on its website how to remote into the meeting. Go to www.n-o-s-d.com

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