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Tillamook County celebrates July 4th

Tillamook County celebrated the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, wiener dog races and fireworks on July 4. Rockaway Beach’s celebrations kicked off the day, with the city’s annual Fourth of July Parade taking place at 11 a.m. before the 18th annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals kicked off at 1 p.m. The parade featured entries from a wide assortment of local businesses from Flamingo Jim’s to Pronto Pup and was preceded by a flyover from the United States Airforce.

Manzanita’s parade rolled down Laneda Avenue at one and saw a wide array of local groups, including the Manzanita Police Department, neighborhood associations and Tillamook Peoples’ Utility District participate. The day was capped off at dusk with Rockaway Beach’s annual fireworks show.

Ellis resigns from school district top position

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

In just under a month, the Tillamook County Fairgrounds will transform into a hive of activity from August 6-9 for the Tillamook County Fair.

Attendees from across the county and region will be treated to a plethora of displays, pari-mutuel horse racing, a standout concert lineup and, of course, Pig n’ Ford races as the fair celebrates 100 years of Pig n’ Ford as its theme. The fair will kick off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, and have hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day through Saturday, August 9.

During the day, fairgoers can wander the fair’s exhibit halls, where a host of local businesses and organizations, including the Headlight Herald, will have decorated booths. There will also be displays featuring local agricultural products from area granges, 4H and FFA animal competitions, and live entertainment on the fair’s central

courtyard stage. For those looking for a thrill, Rainier Amusements will be offer-

ing carnival style rides (tickets must be purchased in addition to fair entry) and every day will see pari-mutuel horse racing in the grandstand arena throughout the afternoon.

After the horse races end, the Model T Pig n’ Ford Association will take over the arena with their centennial competition. Get there early to find a good seat so you don’t miss a second of the action.

Following the Pig n’ Ford races, the arena will play host to the fair’s annual concert series, with Chase Matthew performing on Wednesday, Fleetwood Mac cover band Taken by the Sky playing on Wednesday and Waylon Wyatt taking the stage on Friday. Closing out the week of fair fun will be Saturday night’s annual demolition derby.

Check the Headlight Herald in the coming weeks for more stories about the fair and be sure to visit tillamookfair.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

COLPAC hosts Mass Timber 101

WILL CHAPPELL

As part of an ongoing effort to increase awareness and use of mass timber products, the ColumbiaPacific Development District hosted a webinar for northwest Oregon

leaders on June 18.

In the meeting, Jonathan Heppner, a principal at Lever Architecture, which has been a pioneer in the use of mass timber products over the past decade, described the history, production process and uses for mass timber.

The meeting began with Lydia Ivanovic, Columbia-Pacific Development District (COLPAC) programs manager, welcoming attendees and discussing the purpose of the meeting. Ivanovic explained that COLPAC had received grants from Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development to help expand the use of manufactured wood products throughout their coverage area in northwest Oregon. This process began with a group of COLPAC employees learning about the products last winter and will continue with work on amending codes and permitting processes, while the purpose of the June event was to educate local partners.

Heppner then began his presentation, saying that there was a busy mass timber business in Oregon that had been growing over the past

decade, with his firm working on more than 15 projects using mass timber in that time frame.

Mass timber can refer to any number of products that are produced by using an adhesive to join small pieces of wood together to create large, structural pieces that can be used in construction, according to Heppner. Heppner said that wood was a good product to build with because it had a strength to weight ratio comparable to steel, can flex significantly and, in the case of mass timber products, is as fire resistant as concrete.

Heppner said that cross laminated timber, the first mass timber product, was originally developed in the 1920s, but with a large supply of old growth timber available, did not have an economic use case until much later.

Beyond its advantageous physical characteristics, mass timber is also easier to construct with, according to Heppner, as it is prefabricated in production facilities allowing easy assembly on construction sites. Mass timber products can also be fabricated from smaller diameter trees or by-

products from the milling process that would otherwise go to waste, making it attractive to forest product companies. Most mass timber products in Oregon are made from Douglas fir, Heppner said, but pine and spruce are also being incorporated at scale and any wood product can be used. However, the relatively recent shift towards the products means that there is currently a shortage of production facilities, making the products comparatively expensive, Heppner said. Owing to this, mass timber products are cost effective in larger buildings—those over three stories—while traditional wood framing makes more economic sense for smaller projects. Heppner said that as the industry continues to grow, he envisions products that can be used to build smaller buildings like IKEA furniture in very little time and at a lower cost.

Heppner said that mass timber could be used for buildings up to 18 stories tall, though was mostly

Tillamook School District Superintendent Matt Ellis resigned from his position on June 29, with the district’s board of directors announcing the move in a press release on June 30. Ellis’s resignation followed an announcement on June 18, that the board had extended a previously unannounced administrative leave and named Jennifer Guarcello acting superintendent, a position which she will continue to fill.

Ellis arrived in Tillamook in 2023, beginning a three-year contract on July 1, taking over after the previous superintendent, Curt Shelley, abruptly resigned in 2022, while the subject of a board investigation, and received a full year’s salary as severance. Previously, Ellis had worked in Washington State, most recently as superintendent at the Prosser School District following stints at Royal High School and LindRitzville Cooperative Schools. When he was hired, Ellis’s contract included base salaries of $175,000, $180,250 and $187,460 for its three-year term, as well as an additional annual retention bonus of 10%. The reasons for Ellis’s administrative leave and resignation were not made public, and Ellis did not respond to a request for comment from the Headlight Herald.

At their monthly board meeting on July 1, Kris Lachenmeier, the district’s board chair, addressed the resignation in her board comments, stressing that the comments were not an official statement from the district or board.

Lachenmeier said that the district had received a short letter late on the night of June 29 from Ellis, informing them that he would be resigning effective July 1, and offering no more explanation.

Lachenmeier said that while she understood the public’s desire for more information, it was a key role of board members to respect privacy and labor laws, even if it limited transparency.

“Transparency is important to me as a school board member,” Lachenmeier said, “but not if it violates employment law, board ethics or exposes the district to potential litigation. We were elected to exercise sound judgment and act in the best interests of the community. We will continue to do that this year as we move forward with new leadership.”

Green Coast Market brings specialty, local products to Rockaway

Julie and Jason Maxfield envisioned a store where shoppers could have a farmers’ market experience year-round. Their dream also aligned with a community need. Rockaway Beach is defined as a “food desert.”

Food deserts, according to the US Department of Agriculture, are geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.

“We’ve lived in Rockaway Beach for four years, and have noticed a lack of fresh, local options,” Julie said. “We saw the lines at the farmers’ market and so it seemed like a need.”

As their brainstorming progressed, the opportunity to enter the 2024 Tillamook Economic Development Council’s “LevelUp” mini pitch competition arose. The competition, in its second

season, was an opportunity for Tillamook County small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their business plans. Those pitches were evaluated by a panel of judges, who awarded cash prizes to support the businesses.

The Maxfields’ proposal for Green Coast Market was a finalist in the first round of the competition, winning an award of $250 and proceeding to the finals, where it placed third and received a $2,500 grant.

“The timing was perfect as we were still imagining the business idea. It forced us to get our business plan and presentation together,” Julie said. “It was fun, and we met of lot of other entrepreneurs that have stayed connected to our business since then.” Green Coast Market, located at 117 S. Miller Street in Rockaway Beach, opened on Valentine’s Day. Their store’s selection is a reflection of the farmers’ market vibe they seek to embody

with a tagline of fresh and local, specialty foods.

Local products from Brickyard Farms, Angora Peak Granola, Brittney Bakes (previous LevelUp competitor), Josi’s Farms, Fawcett Creek Farms, Bennett milk, Zweifel eggs, delicious cheeses from three different small creameries, Heritage Family Farms, Captain’s Corner, Oregon Seaweed, Sweet Begonias (previous LevelUp competitor) can be found at the market as well as local craft cider, wine and beer.

“This is our local food,” Maxfield, said. “We have a great, small-town vibe and want to connect people with our food scene. We have produce, meat, dairy and other fresh items. If there’s stuff that people are looking for, we try and find out if we can carry that product.”

Since opening, Green Coast Market has hosted evenings filled with product sampling, knife sharpening and artist showcases.

Wilson River Trail continues to expand

Already the longest trail in Oregon’s State Forests at 26 miles, the Wilson River Trail continues to expand thanks to volunteer efforts, with a new 6.1-mile section to the Drift Creek Trailhead currently under construction.

Once completed, that will leave four to six more miles of trail to connect to the Storey Burn trailhead and the Oregon Department of Forestry’s complex of trails in Washington County. Joe Offer, ODF’s Recreation, Education and Interpretation Program Manager, said that will only serve to enhance what is already the department’s best trail.

“We obviously have other great trails here, but this one just for kind of the overall

length, as far as seeing all the different habitats the forest has, seeing different management scenarios too as far as timber sales, to see some of the new, some of the old, see different forest, all that kind of stuff,” Offer said. “I just think there’s so much that happens on this trail, you can’t beat it.”

The Wilson River Trail started to take shape in the late 1990s as ODF took a more active approach to managing recreation opportunities on state forest lands and began to stitch together segments of existing trail to form the Wilson River Trail. “People have been out here recreating for forever,” Offer said, “but as far as the department was concerned, there was enough recreation, enough public use, it made sense to really get on top of

that and start managing it instead of letting it manage itself.”

In the years since, the trail has grown to 26 miles, stretching from Koenig Creek Campground in the west to Idiot Creek Loop Road in the east. Open to all non-motorized traffic, the trail passes the Tillamook Forest Center, as well as all the busiest campgrounds in the Tillamook State Forest except Gales Creek.

Construction and maintenance of the trail is overseen by volunteers from four trail keeping organizations: Trailkeepers of Oregon, Oregon Equestrian Trail, Westside Trail Federation, a mountain biking focused group, and the Northwest Trail alliance.

In addition to these groups, in recent years the trail has also found a new champion in the State Forests Trust of Oregon, formerly the Tillamook Heritage Trust, a nonprofit supporting ODF’s work in all state forests.

Erin Skaar, a member of the trust’s board, said that in the late 1990s, as the department prioritized recreation opportunities on state forest lands, the trust was founded to support those efforts by raising funds for recreation and education projects.

“Our work now as the trust is to really work handin-hand with REI (recreation, education and interpretation) to say where are you going next, what do you need,” Skaar said. “And then, it’s our job to basically raise the

money to help fund these things.”

The trust’s first major project was the Tillamook Forest Center, which opened in 2020, before a three-year closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. With that project completed, Skaar said that the trust started seeking out new projects, landing on the Wilson River Trail.

““This was our first foray out of and away from the forest center, really to say, what do we do next,” Skaar said. “And this just made so much sense. It was laid out, it was started, and it had energy. People are excited about this.”

So far, the trust has awarded a grant to help fund the newest section’s construction and Skaar said that the group is also working to

boost awareness of the trail and opportunities to volunteer in its construction and maintenance.

“It’s just a super fun opportunity for people and so I hope that as this gets going and publicized that in Tillamook people will actually come out from our own community and have the experience,” Skaar said.

Both Skaar and Offer stressed the variety of hiking opportunities available on the trail, saying that sections near the forest center and at Kings Mountain were generally busier, while those at Idiot Creek and Diamond Mill were less frequented.

For those looking to get involved in volunteering on the trail, Offer said to reach out to Trailkeepers of Oregon, which hosts frequent

work parties on the trail, with a calendar of opportunities available online.

Work began on the inprogress section of trail in 2019 and 2020, with work crews from the Northwest Youth Corps roughing in the trail route, before the Covid pandemic paused work for several years. Given the volunteer nature of the trail’s construction, Offer said he couldn’t predict when the new section of trail would be complete.

Offer said that more information about the trail and its specific sections was available at ODF district offices in Tillamook and Forest Grove, as well as online, though he cautioned that the website was in the midst of an upgrade.

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could encourage its use by allowing more exposed material in their codes, but that it was already relatively easy to use mass timber products in projects.

Damascus man sentenced to 28-years for attempted murder of law enforcement officers in Tillamook County

The Tillamook City Police Department and Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office announce that on June 6, 2025, Joey De La Rosa Rodriguez, 37, of Damascus, Oregon, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after opening fire on law enforcement in a public parking lot. Rodriguez pled guilty to three counts of attempted aggravated murder, one count of unlawful use of a weapon, one count of recklessly endangering another person, and one count of menacing. Chief Nick Troxel said, “I want to express my

sincere appreciation for the incredible professionalism and bravery shown by our officers, deputies, and troopers that day.”

On June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:37 p.m., Tillamook City Police Officer David Martinez, assisted by Oregon State Trooper Jase Huseby and Tillamook County Deputy Travis Patterson, attempted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Tacoma traveling southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 64. The Tacoma matched the description of a truck

that had eluded Oregon State Police the day prior in Lincoln County. Trooper Huseby, demonstrating keen observation and vigilance, recognized it as the suspect vehicle, prompting the coordinated stop.

The Tacoma turned into the Tillamook Fred Meyer parking lot and stopped. Officer Martinez exited his patrol vehicle to approach. Rodriguez exited the Tacoma and opened fire on Officer Martinez, striking the front of his patrol vehicle. Officer Martinez and Deputy Patter-

son returned fire. Rodriguez re-entered his vehicle and fled through the parking lot. During his attempt to escape, he encountered Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputy Jordan Reyes and Tillamook City Police Sergeant Hollis, who both returned fire to protect themselves and members of the public. Rodriguez led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit. Tillamook County Undersheriff Matt Kelly and Tillamook County Sergeant Troy Jackson were able to get ahead of the vehicle and

successfully deploy spike strips, disabling the vehicle. Rodriguez ultimately stopped his truck in a driveway a short distance away and was taken into custody without further incident. Following his arrest, Rodriguez was transported by Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Oregon State Troopers to the Tillamook Adventist Emergency Room, where he was medically evaluated and cleared. He was then lodged at the Tillamook County Jail. When asked about the incident,

Sheriff Josh Brown said,

“This incident is a reminder of the risks law enforcement faces daily and the dedication of those who serve to protect our community. I am extremely proud of everyone involved.”

Both agencies commend the professionalism, courage, and coordinated efforts of all law enforcement personnel involved in bringing this dangerous incident to a safe resolution. The safety of the community remains our highest priority.

South Fork Forest Camp work crew helps fire dist. on call

Earlier this month, Tillamook Fire District reached out to South Fork Forest Camp (SCCF) to assist with a backcountry rescue on the Kings Mountain Trail in the Tillamook State Forest.

SFFC Security staff and a 10-man crew of adults in custody responded to the call. Upon arriving at the trailhead, they learned a hiker had suffered a broken ankle approximately 1.3 miles up the steep terrain. The team hiked in and

worked alongside Fire/EMS personnel to safely carry the injured hiker back to the trailhead, showcasing teamwork, strength, and a commitment to helping the community.

SFFC is minimum-security work camp that houses approximately 200 adults in custody who are within four years of release.

Part of SFFC’s mission is to supply a ready work force to combat forest or wildfires throughout the state. Crews provide critical support for

statewide fire operations, recreation, and reforestation; as well as provide support for special projects such as sign making, metal fabrication, and tool or equipment repair.

SFFC was established in 1951 and is a satellite facility to CRCI and managed jointly with the Oregon Department of Forestry. It is located approximately 28 miles east of Tillamook, just off of Highway 6 along the Wilson River in the Tillamook Forest.

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Protect the CFPB

In the “big beautiful bill” proposed by the Republican administration and passed the Senate today (7/1/25), much has been written here in the Headlight Herald and media outlets nationwide about the cuts to Medicaid which would result in more than more than 15 million Americans, including an estimated 11,000 Tillamook County residents, loosing their health care insurance. This bill is all about taking resources from low-income and poor Americans to give tax cuts to rich Americans. But there’s another thing in the “big beautiful bill” that the passed by the Senate today that’s important for us be paying attention to and advocating for--saving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This “big beautiful bill” calls for a 50% cut in funding to this agency. Just after taking office in January 2025, closing down the CFPB was one of the first things that Republican Administra-

tion did. Public Citizen filed a lawsuit to keep this from happening. Hundreds of CFPB employees were fired; some of these employees were reinstated after the court ruling. Why is it so important that the CFPB remain intact? After the 2008 financial crisis where millions of Americans lost their home and savings, the CFPB was formed to protect consumers. It takes on banks, credit card companies, predatory lenders, big tech companies and scammers. Over the past 17 years the CFPB has pulled $21 billion dollars from big business and returned it to consumers who had been taken advantage of or misled. Banks and big financial companies are not going to regulate themselves. That’s like asking the fox to watch the hen house. We need a financial watchdog like the CFPB to keep an eye on these companies and to protect consumers, you and me.

Michael Stevens Tillamook

FENCEPOSTS

The lowest tides of the year are now behind us. I hope you got out and enjoyed them. I was with several family members and friends who joined Claudine Rehn of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) at Oceanside for one of those low tides. She was a volunteer leading a group of about a dozen interested beach explorers in a free community event hosted by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS. We poked around the tide pools as Claudine identified what we were seeing: various kinds of rock crab, iridescent nudibranch, purple sea urchins, lined chitons, starfish of several colors, sea cucumbers, abundant mussels and barnacles—and a red octopus, first hidden in a crevice between rocks and then swimming in a tide pool. A pair of bald eagles, perched

high in a spruce tree on the cliff, watched our every move. What a wonderful, educational morning on the beach. If you are interested in this sort of outing, check out the “Explore Nature” series at https://www.tbnep. org/?s=Explore+Nature. The series offers guided outdoor adventures that connect people with the unique beauty and ecological importance of an area. Speaking of sea creatures, recent sampling by

the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) indicates mussels in our area are above the safety limit for levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP), a naturally occurring marine biotoxin. As a result, at the time of this writing, mussel harvesting is closed from Tillamook Head (south of Seaside) to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence). Razor clams, bay clams and crabs remain open in our area. Always call the Shellfish Hotline at 800-448-2474 before harvesting shellfish or visit ODA online at https://www.oregon.gov/ oda/food-safety/shellfish/ pages/shellfish-closures. aspx. Over Labor Day weekend last year, several individuals became ill after eating toxic mussels harvested at Cape Meares beach.

The Captain and I have had a rough spring Chinook season. We started off with a few forays early in May, but the fish weren’t in. Then we began a home remodeling project that required meeting construction workers at our house, so we missed several fishing days. Just about the time that project was rolling along well without us, I threw out my back—and it took three long weeks for me to recover from that. Toss in the times we were fishing up the Tillamook River by the pilings while the bite was on at Memaloose…and you can see our problem. Just when we were getting worried about the salmon supply for hosting our big family of five kids with spouses/partners and 12 grandchildren, our ship came in. Friend-onthe-water Tim Buongiorno

showed up on our doorstep with a beautiful, bright, eight-pound spring Chinook. He had been having a good season and had enough to share. This is the second time we’ve benefited from “couch catching” with Tim (we sit home on our couch; he brings us an entire fish); he gave us a whole salmon last year, too. Many thanks, Tim, from the entire Steen family.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Project Manager for Tillamook South Jetty Repairs reports that a jetty crest haul road is being constructed atop the

south jetty, enabling trucks to deliver armor stone for repair of the jetty’s seaward (west) end. A new jetty head will be established beyond what is now visible (some of the old jetty is submerged) and repairs will be made to the adjacent trunk. Placement of the armor stone is expected to begin the latter half of this month. We are curious to see how this work affects ocean currents and the flotsam and jetsam that comes ashore on Bayocean Spit and Cape Meares beach. Stay tuned, beachcombers.

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Hats off to three Nestucca High School student athletes for their part in providing lifesaving first aid to their Assistant Football Coach on school property during a recent practice. According to a letter from Principal Emily Chadwick recently published online, “Frank Elsasser experienced a sudden medical emergency. Three student athletes stepped in to administer CPR.” Zeth Chapin, Brady Hurliman and Teagan Slavens were credited by paramedics for saving Mr. Elsasser’s life. An update was published on Facebook last week with word that “Coach Elsasser is doing great, and he really wanted

With acceptance of the final version of the Sourcewater Protection Plan, the associated Development Advisory Committee (SPPDAC) was dissolved by Resolution 2025-19, which approved the plan. Our thanks go to all members of the committee for their careful review of GSI Water Solution’s detailed plan.

The follow-up to the SPPDAC is the newly declared Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee, as announced in the June 11 city council meeting. The stewardship plan was one specific outcome of the original SPPDAC’s efforts. Intended to outline activities needed to improve drinking water quality and quantity, the Forest Stewardship Plan calls for projects meant to restore the Jetty Creek watershed.

My column of April 23, 2024, described a walk through the watershed led by Councilor Mary McGin-

to thank the football team, coaches, administrators, E.M.T.s and staff for saving his life….” He’s reportedly eager to get back to coaching once it’s cleared by his doctors.

Speaking of word on the local street, I hear that Yellow Dog Espresso is rolling into summer with a new van. As we go to press the shiny new Espresso express is poised to make a debut at Clover’s Day (just passed as you read these words). And congratulations to Rand “Randy” James and Rosalie (Rose) Ann (Hurliman) Wharton on being selected as Grand Marshals for the Clover’s Day Parade, that morning.

niss, as well as with Nancy Webster of the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection plus a group of Rockaway citizens. We saw first-hand what the Stewardship Plan is meant to address: the urgent need for watershed restoration projects “that enhance water quality, such as planting riparian buffers and adding large woody debris to streams.”

Riparian planting has benefits including stabilizing stream banks to reduce erosion, and to filter out contamination that occurs as a result of soil moving downhill and downstream. Consider the mudslides that follow wildfires in hilly areas: the roots of plants act as anchors to hold soil on a slope. When the plants are removed, either by fire or through herbicide spraying, soil washes downhill in the rain.

In our watershed, the concern is that this kind of

Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (July 8) and Wednesday (July 9) for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6) The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City.

Speaking of Pacific City

events, South Tillamook County Library hosts a story time at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays, (July 9 and 23). All ages are welcome. Story time includes “reading and singing and moving about.” An adult coloring hour happens there from 5-6 p.m. on the third Wednesday monthly (July 16); it’s open to anyone age 19 and up. The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City. A harm reduction syringe exchange happens from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on second Wednesdays (July 9) at our own Hebo Fire Hall. The address is 30710 U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo. The service is offered at the same time four

Wednesdays a month. On first and third Wednesdays go to Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE), at 2101 First Street, in Tillamook. Fourth Wednesday exchanges happen at the Upper parking lot of North County Food Bank, 278 Rowe Street in Wheeler. Don’t forget that Hebo Fire Hall will host a game night (dice, board and card games) from 6-8 p.m. on the second Sunday, monthly (July 13). Everyone (of any age) is invited to meet new friends, reunite with old friends and build community while having a good time. The Fire Hall is located just north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and State

Route 22. It shares a parking lot with Nestucca Early Learning Center (formerly Cedar Creek Childcare).

Let’s mark our calendars for a Pop-up Art Jam of acrylic painting workshops planned for Wednesday through Friday July 25-27 at Kiawanda Community Center. The address is included above. Watch this space for details including tuition or call 503-965-7900 for more information.

Happy birthday this week to: Jana Lee Black, Julie Hale, Sandy Mobley, Rod Peterson, Brooks Porterfield, Andrea Simonson, Hank Slavens and Ashlyn Wohl.

soil displacement leads to increased turbidity in the drinking water. This in turn requires more filtration, including chemical steps to clarify the water. This has the unfortunate effect of adding trihalomethanes (THMs) to the water, which have a number of documented adverse health effects.

Riparian planting will replace the smaller, more diverse vegetation removed by herbicide spray and clearcutting, and in turn reduce the amount of soil washed down into the watershed, thereby

lowering the need for chemical clarification.

During that walk, the group discussed a form of watershed restoration called rewilding. This is meant to restore the watershed to something more closely approximating its natural state, particularly by returning a wide variety of indigenous species to the area. Many of the regular presentations by the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) have described the benefits of rewilding as a method for increasing both water quantity and quality. With this as background, Resolution 2025-33 established the Forest Stewardship Plan Advisory Committee at the June 11 city council meeting. The plan is required by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Drinking Water Source Protection Grant, which in turn provides $1.4 million to develop the completed plan.

Resolution 2025-33 establishes the advisory committee “for the purpose of receiving and reviewing project information and providing community input to the Forest Stewardship Plan facilitator” during the plan’s development.

To this end, that resolution calls for an advisory committee consisting of five members, “who are served by the Rockaway Beach Water District.” At least four members must be residents of the city; in addition, three members must have served on the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee, which will provide continuity and let the SPPDAC’s experience continue to contribute to the program. The committee will meet at least four times during the development of the stewardship plan. Those four meetings are meant to coincide with milestones of the plan

development. At least three of the five committee members will need to be present at each of these meetings.

City Manager Luke Shepard will appoint a staff member for distributing meeting notices and taking minutes.

The city has been actively recruiting volunteers, with the deadline for application this week. When the City selects its applicants, I will post the results and will continue to report on these meetings and on the Forest Stewardship Plan as it develops.

Information about the Forest Stewardship Plan and its predecessor, the Sourcewater Protection Plan, is available on the city’s website, https:// corb.us/advisory-committees. You can read the final version of the Sourcewater Protection Plan there, as well as view recordings of the SPPDAC meetings from April 2024 through the final meeting on April 22, 2025.

Ihope you all had a safe and celebratory fourth of July. Now that the June Dairy parade is complete for another year, and we’re past Independence Day, the next big event to look forward to on my calendar is the Tillamook County Fair. It will be here before we know it, beginning August 6 through the 9th. Each year I try to enter a couple of categories, usually plants and it’s fun to take part, to look at all the entries and be amazed at how talented people are. As someone who struggles to sew on a button the handwork, quilts, lace, knitting and art entries are always very impressive. So, enter your work, a plant or vegetables and be part of this wonderful event.

A reminder that the Artist of the month opening event will take place July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bay City Arts Center. This month the featured artists are the mother daughter duo of Nicola Meeks and Amber Mohr. Nicola is our very own Bay City artist, and she is also a very involved community member. Their show will highlight some interesting mediums and is bound to be a wonderful display of

their talents. Clyde Zeller will provide acoustic guitar music and there will be light refreshments served.

The main branch of the library, in Tillamook, will be presenting Wednesday movies in July for children. Movies will be shown at 12:30. July 9 will be Minions, July 16th Ratatouille, July 23 Princess and the Frog and the final show for July on July 30 is LEGO Batman. I attended the recent reading and book signing by Jane Kirkpatrick and am thoroughly enjoying reading her new novel, The Crying Sands. The book focuses on Mary Gerritse, who delivered the mail from 1897 to 1902 from Nehalem to Seaside, on horseback, over Neahkahnie Mountain,

before there were any roads. This book is a great summer read, and it’s the first of three to feature women from the Cannon Beach area. Another book recommended to me by a friend, is Becoming Earth by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I have read her previous book, Braiding Sweetgrass, which was excellent, so am looking forward to discovering her new work.

Watching nature is one of my favorite pastimes, and lately, just as dusk comes, there have been lots of bats flying around at my house. It’s incredible how they swoop and dip so fast, using their eyes and their echolocation skills. There must be many delicious bugs flying around as they appear to be having a feast. Spectacular to witness. Hummingbirds are back, they seemed to be gone for a long time from my garden but think they were nesting and fledging their babies, and now they are voracious. Having a garden full of flowers at this time of year, I don’t put up feeders, just let them feed on the nectar rich plants. It’s interesting to see which flowers are their favorites.

Burn Ban begins July 15

The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will enter into a county-wide burn ban on outdoor burning on July 15, 2025, at 12:01 am. This means no outdoor open debris pile burning or burn barrels.

The ban does not include permitted campfires and campfires in designated sites.

It is also a good reminder that fire can be a hazard at any time of year if steps are not taken to use fire safely. Whenever you use fire,

whether for debris burning or enjoying a campfire, use these steps to prevent your fire from turning into the next wildfire.

• Never leave your fire unattended.

• When burning debris, always have a hose and shovel at the fire to prevent the fire from spreading.

• Check with your local fire protection agency prior to burning. (Most Rural Fire Protection Districts require a burn permit year-round.)

• If camping, ensure your campfire is in a designated area.

• Always make sure your campfire is out cold before leaving.

• On the beach, keep your campfire far from beach grass and driftwood piles. Forest users may obtain information about state forest lands and industrial fire restrictions in our area and public fire restrictions by calling the Tillamook District 503-842-2545.

Campfires on the beach must be at least 50 feet away from vegetation, and any driftwood concentrations.

OBITUARIES

Linda Mae Hulburt Hargraves

Sept. 28, 1958 - June 28, 2025

Linda Mae Hulburt

Hargraves of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 66 after a three-year battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James V. “Vince” Hargraves Jr. who passed just eight days before on June 20, 2025. Linda is survived by her daughter Christie (Josh) Mae Waltier, her son James V. “Jimmy” Hargraves III, her grandchildren Zoe, Henry, Brooks, Briley, her siblings Tam (Clyde) Z. Hulburt, John (Tammy) Hulburt, Jim (Leanne) Hulburt, Joe (Dana) Hulburt, her nephews, and many other extended family members. Linda was born on September 28, 1958, in Tillamook, Oregon to Jack and Virginia Mae “Ginger” Hulburt. She grew up in Tillamook, then later moved to Cloverdale where she, somewhat reluctantly,

Karen Kristine Lorenz 72, of Wheeler, died on Feb. 28, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1952. A Memorial Service will be held at the Calvary Bible Church in Manzanita, Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at 11a,m.

helped with the family dairy farm. Linda graduated from Nestucca High School in 1976. She left the Oregon Coast and moved to Brunswick, GA where she met and married her husband in 1980. Countless moves and two children later, they settled in Woodstock, GA in 1995. A firm believer in the value of hard work, Linda worked through the beginning of her illness and finally retired in 2023. Linda was an introvert –she enjoyed quiet time on her back porch to read and drink coffee, reflect, or crochet. She loved flowers and gardening which inspired her crochet style – an explosion of bright colors and textures. Linda also enjoyed music and was quoting Tom Petty lyrics right up to her final days. She loved spending time with family near water, preferably a river or the Pacific Ocean, but a lake would do. Linda’s greatest joy though, was her grandchildren, each of whom she loved most dearly.

Above all, Linda loved God. Her faith in Christ was solid as a rock, and she leaned on His grace and mercy through many hard seasons. There will be a combined memorial service for Vince & Linda on August 6th which would have been their 45th wedding anniversary, please contact the family for details.

James Dean Taksdal

Feb. 17, 1962 - June 26, 2025

James “Jimmy”Dean

Taksdal, 63, of Tillamook, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th at his home. He was born in Wheeler, Oregon on February 17, 1962 to Merlyn Wayne and Dorothy Ann Curtis Taksdal. Jim is survived by his siblings Merlyn Taksdal, Betty (Steve Neal) and Julie (Bryan White) and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces/nephews. He also leaves many extended family members and friends who will sadly miss him. James is predeceased by his grandparents, parents and nephew Marcus Balmer. Jimmy attended the School for the Blind in Salem, Oregon, class of 1983. In his early years he enjoyed camping, swimming, bowling, traveling with family, attending special needs camps, participating in the Special Olympics and completing various arts & crafts projects. Later, James lived independently in an apartment w/his best friend Steve. He thrived with the life he created for himself. Jim always enjoyed seeing family members especially his nieces and nephews. He was passionate about his cats CeeCee

Death Notices

Patricia Stanfill, 83, born on 4-2-1942, passed on 6-192025. She was born in Portland, OR as Patricia Barnes and lived in Tillamook for 50 years. At this time, there will be no services.

M. Marie Hudgeon Marie passed on April 27th, 2025, at the age of 81 Celebration of life for our sweet Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister, and Friend Will be held on July 19th, 2025 in the Tillamook Swiss Hall @ 2 p.m.

and Smudgy and spared no expense when it came to love and their care. James had a passion for watching all sports, game shows on television and listening to music. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge which was evident to those closest to him. Jim’s vast collection of autographed images and autographs from his favorite music artists was one of his greatest passions. Prior to some health changes James enjoyed regularly attending the Seventh Day Adventist Church, walking to Fred Meyers and attending the State Fair. His most recent adventure was to travel to Phoenix and watch the Baseball Spring Training in 2024. Jim’s care coordinator enjoyed listening to him sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and recite the “national anthem”. Prior to retiring from Marie Mills Jim worked as a custodian and more recently a paper shredder.

Jimmy was affectionately known; he was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. The Celebration of Life service to honor the life of James will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist church in Tillamook on Thursday, July 10th @ 2:00 p.m.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Marie Mills, Tillamook, Oregon in lieu of flowers.

ODOT layoffs will hit key democratic constituency

BY NIGEL JAQUISS

Oregon Journalism Project

To better understand the high stakes of the final days of the 2025 legislative session, it’s useful to consider one fact that was largely absent from the debate over House Bill 2025, the multibillion-dollar transportation funding measure that failed in numerous incarnations: The biggest immediate loser will be the members of Service Employees International Union who are set to be laid off later this week.

Fully half of ODOT’s nearly 5,000 employees are SEIU members: 1,700 in maintenance, operations and headquarters jobs and about 800 at the DMV, Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services.

Immediately after the session ended, ODOT director Kris Strickler sent an email to all employees, warning of 600 layoffs. That message was consistent with agency messaging over the past year, but still came as a jolt.

“ODOT is finalizing the list, and we expect hundreds of workers to receive layoff notices on July 7,” SEIU spokeswoman Pati Urias tells OJP.

The ODOT budget bill, which was separate from HB 2025, showed that layoffs would fall most heavily on ODOT’s maintenance workers, who perform the basic, essential duties of keeping the state’s 8,000 miles of highway and 2,700 bridges in good working order.

The agency is a vast presence across Oregon. It owns or leases 1,200 buildings, including 88 maintenance stations and 59 DMV field offices.

In the legislative session’s final week, Democratic leaders worked themselves into a frenzy, trying unsuccessfully to pass some version—any version—of a multibillion-dollar transportation funding package

that was supposed to be the centerpiece of the 2025 session and stave off cuts to ODOT’s current service level.

Lawmakers focused enormous amounts of energy on the department’s budget, even though polling conducted on the funding package showed Oregonians ranked transportation far down their lists of concerns.

All those efforts failed, despite a last-minute push by Gov. Tina Kotek. Formerly the longest-serving House speaker in Oregon history, Kotek worked the building furiously in the session’s final hours, to no avail.

In a post-session press conference, the governor bashed legislators for leaving two days before the statutory end of session, calling their failure to fill ODOT’s funding gap “disappointing.”

“The Legislature adjourned two days before constitutional sine die without meeting even the basic needs of our transportation system,” Kotek added in a June 28 statement, using the Latin term for session’s end.

Melissa Unger, executive director of SEIU Local 503, used the same word repeatedly in an interview with OJP about the looming ODOT layoffs.

“Our members are disappointed generally that we didn’t figure out how to pass this package,” Unger says.

“As a union we often try to do hard things. Oregonians expect our elected officials to do hard things. Did elected officials do what they needed to do to keep our roads, highways and bridges safe and our traffic moving? The answer is no.”

SEIU, the state’s largest public employee union, with more than 72,000 members, wields enormous clout in Salem. The union’s main political action committee spent $2.2 million supporting Democratic candidates in 2022 and $1.8 million last year. Its ability to mobilize members for doorknocking, phone-banking, and other activities adds additional value.

The union’s support helped elect Kotek and gain Democrats the supermajorities in both chambers required to pass

new taxes—like the transportation bill, which in its largest incarnation would have yielded about $15 billion over the next decade.

That amount and skinnier versions ultimately proved too much for lawmakers to swallow, but Unger says she’s hopeful Kotek and legislative leaders will find a way to create a more palatable package, either in a special legislative session or in next year’s short session. In the meantime, SEIU is scrambling, hoping ODOT will cut only vacant positions and find every penny of savings it can.

“We are trying to do everything we can to save these jobs right now,” Unger says. “Workers are very stressed out.”

Jacquelene Louise Kottre Oct. 28, 1934 - June 20, 2025

Jacquelene Louise Kottre (née Gooding), was reunited with her late husband, Harold, when she passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 90 years old. Jacquelene, known to most as Jackie, was born on October 28, 1934 in St. Paul, Oregon. Jackie married the love of her life, Harold Kottre, in 1956. They began building their family together, ultimately settling down in Tillamook. She loved

hosting a dinner party, and packing into the backcountry on mules with her family and friends. A deeply religious woman, she was devoted to the Catholic church. Jackie retired from the US Postal Service. They spent many of their retirement years splitting their time between their Oregon and Alaska residences with their beloved dachshund, Snoopy. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and spending quality time with them. She had many hobbies, including gardening, crocheting, and baking. Jackie is survived by her children; Debra Sheldon, Mike (and Sandy) Kottre, Steve (and Francie) Kottre, Ed (and Mary) Kottre, John (and Tara) Kottre, and Sue (and Scott) Kottre. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 2, 2025.

Kevin Leroy Farrell

June 27, 1955 - June 26, 2025

Kevin Leroy Farrell was born June 27, 1955 to Charles and Chesterlea (Illingworth) Farrell and passed June 26, 2025 from complication of heart disease

at the age of 70. Kevin is a 1973 graduate of Tillamook High School and went on to earn a degree in music from Oregon College of Education, now Western.

Kevin is survived by his son Sean Farrell.

Colin Farrell. Sisters Cheryl Hallowell and Charleen Farrell. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Chesterlea Farrell, sister Kim Farrell, grandparents Josephine and Myles Farrell and Helen Collins and Chet Illingworth. No services are planned

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be listed on the Oregon State Parks website. Where e-bikes are not allowed:

• On the dry sand along the ocean shore, including soft sand, dunes and everything above the natural hightide line

• On the wet sand below the natural high-tide line in snowy plover habitat on the ocean shore during nesting season (March 15 to Sept. 15).

• Elijah Bristow State Park (all trails)

• Willamette Mission State Park (all equestrian trails and the Vision Trail)

• Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site (Riverside Trail)

• Emigrant Springs State Natural Area (Lewis and Clark Trail)

When considering e-bike use on the ocean shore, the Oregon Parks and Recreation

Department (OPRD) Commission reviewed input from the agency’s rule advisory committee, public comments, and OPRD staff.

“Based on that input, the Commission determined that allowing e-bikes on the wet sand presents minimal environmental impact while supporting broader access to recreation,” OPRD Policy Coordinator Robert Ellison said. “At the same time, the Commission maintained important protections. Riding e-bikes on dry sand remains prohibited to safeguard sensitive species and habitats, such as nesting snowy plovers and fragile dune vegetation. The Commission also adopted rules that prohibit e-bike use in designated marine protected areas, ensuring continued protection of Oregon’s coastal resources.”

Prior to the Commission’s decision, OPRD conducted a public involvement process about the e-bikes, which generated 165 comments. with 123 expressing concerns primarily about speed differences and safety hazards on narrow trails.

“Many advocated for segregated access based on recreation type, while 38 comments supported the proposed language, emphasizing increased accessibility and minimal trail impact compared to traditional bicycles, according to Ellison.

“Overall, public feedback highlights key concerns

around safety, maintaining quiet natural recreation spaces, and preventing potential environmental harm, while support centers on improved accessibility, consistent regulations, and the belief that e-assisted bikes, when operated responsibly, function similarly to traditional bicycles,” he said.

Ellison added that the OPRD will monitor the use of the e-bikes along the beaches and in the state parks to make sure they are safe and fit environmentally.

“We are concentrating enforcement efforts on rider behavior, particularly when that behavior poses a public safety concern, threatens Or-

egon’s natural or cultural resources, or negatively affects wildlife within our parks and along the ocean shore,” he said. “To support responsible use, OPRD will also focus on public education. This includes outreach through social media, informational flyers at select trailheads, and appropriate signage in

areas where e-bike access is prohibited as well as contact with visitors when necessary. Our goal is to promote safe, respectful recreation while protecting the natural integrity of Oregon’s parks and beaches.”

The updated rules also include stronger and clearer language on safety, particularly operation around other visitors, pets, children and equestrians, according to Ellison.

“We ask that all riders ride responsibly, stay on designated trails and yield to others at Oregon State Parks and the ocean shore,” Stub Stewart State Park Ranger Aaroin Raines said. “Please keep operating speeds low as people might not be aware that riders are approaching. These are multi-use pathways where they will share the trail with many other users.”

The rules apply to Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes as defined by the Oregon State Legislature. Anything not included in those e-bike classifications is considered a motor vehicle and is not allowed on trails.

E-bike classification:

Class 1: Provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 mph.

Class 2: May be propelled by its motor without a rider pedaling and ceases to provide assistance once the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph.

Class 3: Provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 mph, and is equipped with a speedometer.

While education remains the primary focus for rule enforcement at Oregon State Parks, enforcement rangers do have the authority to issue citations, which carry fines starting at $100 for significant or repeated violations of park rules.

Safety tips for sharing the path:

• Yield to pedestrians, horses and slower users

• Announce yourself when passing (“On your left”)

• Ride at a safe, controlled speed, especially on corners or in high-use areas

• Slow down near pets, children and equestrians

• Stay on designated trails: do not ride off-trail

• Be prepared to stop: e-bikes are heavier and often faster than regular bikes so increase your following distance to allow for more time to stop and slow down.

The OPRD Commission approved the proposed OAR changes allowing E-Assisted Bikes (Class 1, 2, 3) April 23.

For more information and a list of trails where e-bikes are prohibited, visit Oregon State Parks website at https://stateparks. oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=v. page&id=131 or, contact the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department at 800551-6949.

Dairy Princess gifts June Baby Basket to Kotties

Tillamook County Dairy Princess Ambassador Simone Ferguson gifting the June baby basket to the first baby born in June at the Tillamook Regional medical center of June dairy month.

It’s a girl, Quincy Kottie, born on June 2nd at 6:02 p.m. to parents of Maicee and Nick Kottie. Weighing 8 pounds and 6 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Family: Sandy and Mike Kottie, and Ashley and Jason Lane. The Tillamook County Dairy women would like to thank everyone who donated to the 2025 June baby basket.

New benches installed at Rockaway Nature Preserve

A younger guest expressed it perfectly by saying, “It’s like we’re in Jurassic Park.”

The second most frequented destination in Rockaway Beach is the Nature Preserve, known locally as The Big Cedar.

To reach this stunning Western Red Cedar, visitors can walk along a boardwalk that stretches more than half a mile in either direction.

As people venture deep into the ancient forest, the atmosphere grows serene, prompting hushed conversa-

tions. However, for older guests, there wasn’t a resting spot until they reached the halfway mark or found themselves at the Big Cedar. All of this changed with the installation of two specially crafted benches by the Rockaway Public Works. Along the boardwalk, there are multiple turnouts designed to facilitate wheelchair navigation. Nevertheless, placing a bench in those areas would hinder wheelchair users from passing through.

Collaborating with the bench maker Pilot Rock, a distinctive design was developed that allowed the bench to extend beyond the edge. This initiative aimed to provide a place for people to relax and appreciate the wetland surroundings while maintaining sufficient space for passage.

Rockaway Public Works successfully set up the benches, enhancing the walkway with an additional accessibility feature.

OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby food

Following reports of lead poisoning cases in two counties, Oregon Health Authority is urging parents and caregivers to avoid using a baby food that has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Two cases of elevated blood lead levels in babies were detected in Oregon. During interviews with the families, investigators determined the children consumed the flavor affected by the recall. The cases followed a recall alert in March of more than 25,000 packages of a baby food called Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale, Thyme Vegetable Pu-

ree. The product was sold in 4-ounce containers. No other flavor of the product has been subject to recall. Good & Gather is a Target store brand, and the product was sold nationwide at the company’s stores. The FDA has since labeled the recall a Class II event, which means that use of or exposure to this product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” but the probability of serious health impacts is low.

While the FDA recall is considered “terminated,” the product has a best use date of December 2025, so there may be families with the

product still in their homes.

Lead is of special concern for babies, toddlers and children because even small amounts of lead may affect behavior, cognitive development and academic achievement, according to American Academy of Pediatrics.

“While lead is toxic for all people regardless of age, small children are especially at risk because they’re still growing and developing,” OHA Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Coordinator Ryan Barker said. “Continued exposure over time can permanently damage their central nervous system, which may result in long-term health problems,

such as learning disorders, impaired speech and brain damage.”

Signs of lead poisoning are not always easy to see and can be mistaken for other illnesses. Without a blood test, lead poisoning may go undiagnosed, especially since affected children often don’t look or act sick.

Possible signs of lead exposure and symptoms in children include:

• Tiredness or loss of energy.

• Hyperactivity.

• Reduced attention span.

• Irritability or crankiness.

• Poor appetite.

• Weight loss.

• Trouble sleeping.

• Constipation.

• Aches or pains in stomach.

Last year Oregon had 361 lead poisoning cases in children, with 237 affecting children younger than 6. The most common cases are due to ingesting paint and paint dust containing lead, but exposures from traditional cosmetics, glazed pottery, and informally imported spices have been identified.

More information about blood testing and lead can be found on the following online pages:

• CDC’s Testing Children for Lead Poisoning

• Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units’

Recommendations on Management of Childhood Lead Exposure

• Oregon Health Authority’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Oregon health care providers and laboratories are required by law to report certain diseases and conditions, including elevated and nonelevated lead test results, to local health departments or OHA.

For more information, visit OHA’s lead poisoning in Oregon page, and visit the CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program page.

Sweet Opening

Drazan blasts ODOT messaging after legislative failure

By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project

House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) reacted strongly to an email Oregon Department of Transportation director Kris Strickler sent to agency employees last week in the wake of the Legislature’s failure to pass a transportation funding bill.

In her response July 2, Drazan was combative: “Stop the gaslighting and do your job, director Strickler,” she wrote.

Strickler originally communicated with the agency’s nearly 5,000 employees right after the session ended, warning that layoffs loomed for about 600 of them.

“This is the hardest message I’ve ever had to send in my career,” Strickler wrote June 28 at 9:03 pm.

“Moments ago, the legislative session ended without the Legislature passing a transportation funding package providing ODOT with either new funding, funding flexibility, or even an interim step so we would not have to take immediate reductions,” he continued. “The leadership team and governor pushed to the very end, including the governor testifying on a bill this evening. Because of this inaction, we are forced to make significant cuts starting this month.”

Although Democrats hold the three-fifths supermajorities in both legislative chambers that Oregon requires to pass new taxes, none of the various versions of the transportation funding bill generated enough support to result in a successful floor vote.

Lawmakers have cited a variety of explanations for the failure. Among them: Republican intransigence; the late arrival of the bill, which didn’t appear until the second week of June; and overreach on the part of Democrats, who initially proposed a $15 billion tax hike over the next decade, an increase that was difficult for members in swing districts to support.

A slimmed-down version, which would have raised about $12 billion, was no more digestible, and a lastgasp, 3-cents-per-gallon gas tax increase failed to earmark any funding for local governments.

Underlying the failure: a general lack of confidence in ODOT among many lawmakers. Perhaps nothing captured the agency’s reputational issues in the Capitol more clearly than when a senior department official admitted to lawmakers early in the session that ODOT had made a billion-dollar error in its budget.

agency has informed the Oregon Legislature that a structural revenue issue driven by flattening and declining gas tax revenue, inflation, and statutory restrictions on available funding would eventually force the agency to dramatically reduce its staffing and service levels if no intervention came forward,” he wrote.

Drazan didn’t appreciate that framing. Her caucus and Senate Republicans had urged ODOT to make significant cuts rather than seek so much new money.

“I have read your lengthy email to ODOT employees,” Drazan wrote. “Make no mistake, this is an offensive abrogation of duty. Throughout this legislative process you have on behalf of your agency failed to take full responsibility for a culture of careless fiscal management, political doublespeak, and blame shifting.”

Drazan blamed Strickler’s boss, Gov. Tina Kotek, for failing to engage with Republican leaders on ODOT’s budget and chastised the agency for declining to work with GOP lawmakers.

“ODOT refused to respond to questions and instead obfuscated and dodged hard conversations,” Drazan wrote. “It appears you have since spread the false narrative that your agency leadership was working tirelessly to build awareness and support for their work.”

Drazan said ODOT and Democratic leaders deserved the result they got.

“You advanced backroom deals that failed to pan out,” she wrote. “Public employees should understand that by choosing to exclusively engage in political gamesmanship you and the governor gambled and lost.”

She added: “I would respectfully say you have no business playing the hero in staff emails, while stoking fears among ODOT’s workforce and conjuring up false narratives with imaginary villains.”

Of course, 2026 is an election year, and Drazan, who ran against Kotek in 2022, losing by 3.5 points, is keenly aware of that. But her tone suggests two things: First, the business community, which depends on a well-functioning transportation system to move its products and whose members are Republicans’ financial supporters, is not in a conciliatory mood.

In his end-of-session email, however, Strickler repeated the agency talking points that had not convinced lawmakers of ODOT’s case:

“For many years, this

Second, Kotek’s intimations that she plans to call the Legislature into special session to pass stopgap funding for ODOT face a significant obstacle as Republicans are clearly not feeling much pressure to fall in line.

ODOT and Kotek did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Drazan’s email.

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in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC DBA THE LENDER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/22/2023, recorded 7/25/2023, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2023-03274 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to MIDFIRST BANK covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 130780 1S0825C001000 392178 LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, TRASK RIVER ADDITION, IN THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 24820 TRASK RIVER RD, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 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: $42,096.79 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $357,463.98 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 3/1/2024, 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

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 JOSHUA MYER 24820 TRASK RIVER RD TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Original Borrower ERIKA LEA 24820 TRASK RIVER RD TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Original Borrower DORECE GOULD 24820 TRASK RIVER RD TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be sub-

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mitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-24-996999BB Dated: 5/14/2025 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 9250241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0248353

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7/8/2025

HH25-361 LLG 25-130254 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Theresa R. McCoy and Rodney K. Huntington, as tenants by the entirety, whose address is 605 Cottonwood Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 as grantor to Ticor Title Company of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. a California Corporation NMLS: 1788, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated March 17, 2023, recorded March 27, 2023, in the mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2023-01236, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Lot 21, FIRST ADDITION TO SHIVELEY’S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Tillamook, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 605 Cottonwood Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is

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grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $2,778.31, from November 1, 2024 and monthly payments in the sum of $2,911.21, from May 1, 2025 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $383.08, plus the sum of $120.00 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $372,194.28, together with accrued interest in the sum of $14,974.00 through May 14, 2025, together with interest thereon at the rate of 6.5% per annum from May 15, 2025, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $383.08, plus the sum of $2,572.26 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on October 1, 2025, at the hour of 1:00 PM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, in the City of Tillamook, OR, 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 has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of 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 to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/ Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential

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conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs.com. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. 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 property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said 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. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness

or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 5/15/2025 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647 LLG 25-130254 NPP0474599 To: HEADLIGHT HERALD

06/17/2025, 06/24/2025, 07/01/2025, 07/08/2025

HH25-374 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-241003789-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, JO ANNE MERLE AND HENRI MERLE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AN OREGON CORPORATION, as trustee, in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, dated 11/22/1996, recorded 11/27/1996, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. in Book 382 Page 868 and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 96355443 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Nationstar Mortgage LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 114147 1S0930CC06900 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 45, THAYER’S ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK; THENCE EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 45, 86.5 FEET FOR THE INITIAL POINT; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT 7, 52.5 FEET; THENCE EAST 21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 52.5 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID

WEST TO THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF 10TH STREET TO A POINT SOUTH 0°33 1/2’ WEST 21 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGIN-

The City of Garibaldi is hiring a detail-oriented and dependable City Recorder/Clerk to serve as the city’s official recordkeeper and administrative support specialist. This regular full-time, non- exempt position plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and effective government operations.

The City Recorder/Clerk manages city records and public documents, prepares meeting materials and minutes, processes utility billing and accounts payable/ receivable, and provides essential support to the City Manager and City Council. The role also involves acting as the city’s election officer and administering transient room tax reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, a knack for managing complex administrative tasks, and an interest in local government.

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Visit https://www.ci.garibaldi.or.us/2241/JobVolunteer-Opportunities for an application form and to review the full job description. To apply, send a completed city application form, cover letter, resume, and five professional references to citymanager@garibaldi.gov. Applications must be received by Friday, July 18, 2025 by 4:00 pm.

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default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE:

$5,722.46 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $10,673.69 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 8/1/2024, 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 10/8/2025 at the hour of 9:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Front Entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 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 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 JO MERLE 2404 10TH STREET TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Original Borrower HENRY MERLE 2404 10TH STREET TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Chase Moodie 2404 10TH STREET TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Current Owner For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.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 ob-

ligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-24-1003789SW Dated: 5/22/2025 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Robert McDonald, Vice President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 9250241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0248547

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HH25-375 TS No. OR0600000625-1 APN 139317 TO No 250068664-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, KENNETH E BOURNE AND LAURA A BOURNE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC., as designated nominee for QR LENDING, A DIVISION OF FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF FLORIDA, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of September 24, 2014 and recorded on September 26, 2014 as Instrument No. 2014-004807 and the beneficial interest was assigned to FIRST FEDERAL BANK and recorded January 27, 2025

as Instrument Number 202500275 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 139317 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH SIDELINE OF THE WILSON RIVER HIGHWAY, SAID POINT BEING 566.97 FEET SOUTH AND 907.68 FEET EAST OF THE QUARTER SECTION CORNER BETWEEN SECTIONS 10 AND 11, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 8 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE NORTH 4°30 WEST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°15 WEST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4°30 EAST 100 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE WILSON RIVER HIGHWAY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 22350 WILSON RIVER HWY, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Both the Beneficiary, First Federal Bank, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s) from 05/01/2024 to 05/01/2025 at $7,978.64 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $166.70 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $71,376.74 together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.75000% per annum from April 1, 2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on October 8, 2025 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Near the South Entrance, Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of Tillamook, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word

“Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 05/22/2025

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 NPP0475045 To: HEADLIGHT HERALD 06/24/2025, 07/01/2025, 07/08/2025, 07/15/2025

HH25-380 Del Monte Avenue

Alleyway Vacation. CITY OF TILLAMOOK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date of Notice: June 23, 2025 Date of Hearing: July 21, 2025 Hearing Location: Tillamook City Hall 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141. Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook City Council will hold a public hearing, and take both written and oral testimony, for the proposed Right-of-Way (ROW) vacation of a portion of the alley east of Del Monte Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, within the City of Tillamook. This application for ROW vacation came to the City Planning Department on June 12, 2025, at which time the public hearing was set for July 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Tillamook City Hall. The purpose of this hearing will be to rectify a scrivener’s error (an inaccurate legal description) as noted in Ordinance No. 618 recorded May 15, 1947, in Book 105, Page 480, Tillamook County Records, and to receive citizen input on the proposed corrected alleyway ROW vacation in the City of Tillamook, Tillamook County, Oregon described as: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, PARK ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK CITY; thence South 10 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 7, Block 1, PARK ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK CITY; thence West along the North boundary of Lots 7,6, and 5, to the Northwest corner of Lot 5 to its intersection with Del Month Avenue; thence North along the East side of Del Monte Avenue, a distance of 10 feet, to the Southwest corner of Lot 4; thence East along the Southern boundary of Lots 4, 3, and 2, of Block 1, PARK ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK CITY to the Point of Beginning. Written comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 7, 2025, and will be forwarded to the City Council members prior to the decision. Citizens are also encouraged to attend the meeting and offer verbal testimony. For further information concerning this proposed street vacation please contact: Megan Carpenter, City Planner at Tillamook City Hall: 503-374-1830 . 6/24/25 7/1/25 7/8/25

HH25-381 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 25-73054

Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by TYSON CRUCHELOW AND TRACI CRUCHELOW, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to T1COR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 1 1/20/2018, recorded 1 1/21/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-06951, in mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: PARCEL 1 OF PARTITION PLAT NO. 1996-035, SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE

MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON, RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1 996 IN PARTITION PLAT CABINET B488- 1, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS. TOGETHER WITH A 60-FOOT EASEMENT IN COMMON WITH OTHERS FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 5, 1995 IN BOOK 370, PAGE 35, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 3765 WESTWOOD DR TILLAMOOK, OREGON 97141 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 398718 1 1S0916CA00800 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 10/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 10/1/2024 Total of past due payments: $19,563.44 Late Charges: $783.12 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,954.00 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,476.50 Total necessary to cure: $23,777.06 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff” quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien in its entirety to date is: $288,287.72 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 1:00 PM on 9/12/2025 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.1 10, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: At the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook OR 97141 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have 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(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other

person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 9466558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. 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: 4/29/2025 ZBS Law, LLP By: Amber L. Labrecque, Esq., OSB#094593 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4842859

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HH25-382 TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT. July 2025 Meetings. The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: July 11, 2025, PNUCC, Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m., Location: Virtual. July 24, 2025, OPUDA 8:30 a.m., OPUDA Board Meeting, Location: Salem, OR. The Board of Directors will also be attending the following in-district meetings: July 22, 2025, Tillamook Lightwave, Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m., Location: TPUD 7/8/25

HH25-384 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TILLAMOOK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION A public hearing will be held by the Tillamook County Planning Commission at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, OR 97141 to consider the following: 851-25-000071-PLNG-01: A request for preliminary subdivision plat approval of a (12) lot Planned Development identified as “Thompson Springs” on a property located within the Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Nehalem. The request includes 851-25-000071-PLNG, Variance requests to reduce the required (20) off-street parking spaces to (15) for the proposed residential development, reduce the (24) foot drive aisle width requirement for parking and loading areas to (20) feet, an exception to allow for roof overhangs to extend (18) inches into the (5) foot setback from property lines for buildings in a Planned Development, an exception to the re-

quired 1,000gpm fire flow rate to allow for a design which may not achieve the required water flow or to allow for automatic residential sprinkler systems for all proposed dwellings, and an exception for a new city water service for a property outside the City Limits. The request includes 851-25-000071PLNG-02, a Geologic Hazard Report for the proposed Planned Development. The subject property is zoned Nehalem Low Density Residential (RL) and is designated as Tax Lot 1000 of Section 27CD, Township 3 North, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon. The Property Owner is Sammy’s Place. The Applicant is Joshua Skinner of Jones Architecture. Notice of public hearing, a map of the request area, applicable specific request review criteria and a general explanation of the requirements for submission of testimony and the procedures for conduct of hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 250-feet of the exterior boundary of the subject properties for which application has been made at least 28 days prior to the date of the hearing. Applicable criteria are contained within the Nehalem Development Ordinance Section 157.510.05: Subdivision Decision Criteria and 157.506.06: Variance Decision Criteria. Only comments relevant to the approval criteria are considered relevant evidence. Relevant standards include and may not be limited to applicable standards contained within Nehalem Development Ordinance Sections 157.204: Low Density Residential (RL) Zone, 157.402: Street Standards, 157.403: Off Street Parking, 157.405: Planned Development, 157.407: Storm Drainage and Grading, 157.408: Utility Lines and Facilities, 157.440: Geological Hazards, 157.506: Variances, and 157.510: Subdivisions and Planned Developments. The hearing will take place at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center with an option for virtual participation. For instructions on how to provide oral testimony at the July 24, 2025, hearing and hearing protocol, please visit the Tillamook County Community Development Planning Commission page at https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/bc-pc or email Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, at sarah.thompson@tillamookcounty.gov. The virtual meeting link can be found at the bottom of the Community Development Department homepage as well as a dial in number for those who wish to participate via teleconference. Written testimony may be submitted to the Tillamook County Department of Community Development, 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141 prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the July 24, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. Testimony submitted by 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, will be included in the packet mailed to the Planning Commission the week prior to the July 24, 2025, hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a

hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on that issue. Please contact Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, Tillamook County Department of Community Development, sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov as soon as possible if you wish to have your comments included in the staff report that will be presented to the Planning Commission. Documents and submitted application are also available on the Tillamook County Department of Community Development website (https://www.tillamookcounty. gov/commdev/landuseapps) or at the Department of Community Development office located at 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141. A copy of the application and related materials may be purchased from the Department of Community Development at a cost of 25 cents per page. The staff report will be available for public inspection seven days prior to the hearing. Please contact Sarah Thompson for additional information sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov or call 1-800-488-8280 x3423. In addition to the specific applicable review criteria, the Nehalem Development Ordinance, Tillamook County Land Use Ordinance, Tillamook County Comprehensive Plan and Statewide Planning Goals which may contain additional regulations, policies, zones and standards that may apply to the request are also available for review at the Department of Community Development. The Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with hearing, visual, or manual impairments who wish to articipate in the hearings, call 1-800-4888280 ext. 3423 or email sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that the appropriate communications assistance can be arranged. If you need additional information, please contact Sarah Thompson, DCD Office Specialist, at 1-800-488-8280 ext. 3423 or email sarah.thompson@tillamookcounty.gov. Tillamook County Department of Community Development, Melissa Jenck, CFM, Senior Planner; Sarah Absher, CFM, Director 7/8/25

HH25-385 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK. In the Matter of the Estate of JACQUELYN SUSAN STREETER, Deceased. Case No. 25PB05600. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached thereto, to the undersigned Personal Representative

at P.O. Box 544, Tillamook, OR 97141, within four months after the date of publication of this notice or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Dustin A. Johnson. DATED AND PUBLISHED on July 8, 2025. s/ Colleen Rae Neary, Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Colleen Rae Neary, 21777 Sandlake Road, Cloverdale, Oregon 97112, 503-812-6669, chris_ co_7@yahoo.com. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, Dustin A. Johnson, OSB No. 061800, 2406 3rd Street, P.O. Box 544, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, Phone 503-842-6601, Fax 503-842-6263, djohnson@ tuthilljohnson.com

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HH25-386 Tillamook People’s Utility District, REGULAR MEETING NOTICE. July 15, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Carl Rawe Meeting Room at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141. The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting, Action items include: Approve City of Nehalem Franchise Agreement. Approve amendments to Policy Bulletins

1-6; 1-8;1-10; 2-10; 3-1; 3-2; 3-3; 3-6; 3-7; 3-8; 3-9; 3-10; 3-11; 3-12; 3-14; 3-16; 4-1; 4-2; 4-4; 4-5; 4-7; 4-12; 4-13; 4-14; 4-17; 4-18; 4-21; 4-24; 4-25; 4-26; 4-27. Any other matters that may come before the Board. **Those who require special accommodation should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503-842-2535. 7/8/25

HH25-387 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT. In the Matter of the Estate of: ALBERT HAERTEL, Deceased. No. 25PB05764. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PER-

SONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated below has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published: July 8, 2025. Peter Noteboom, Personal Representative, P.O.

Tillamook County Church Services

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Rev. Jonathan Mead. Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors! Cloverdale HEALING

Bry’s Corner

ST. JOSEPH MISSION PARISH 34560 Parkway Dr Cloverdale, OR 97112 503-842-6647

Mass Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m.

Friday - 11 a.m.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Confession: Call the office for appoint-

Garibaldi

Driftwood Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118

www.hisgathering.net Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

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

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH

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

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 BIBLE CHURCH

35220 Brooten Road

(Adjacent Post Office)

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com

All are welcome!

Rockaway Beach

ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390)

Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661)

e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

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

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

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA)

5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598

https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Nursery provided for all services Everyone Welcome

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE

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

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300

www.lifechangefellowship.com

Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753

Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213

Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome.

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook,

Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL, ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC, Attorneys at Law, 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141

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HH25-388 The Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District (NOSD) Board of Directors will hold their Regular Board of Director’s Meeting on Thursday July 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the NOSD Board Room, 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. This Regular meeting is to 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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HH25-389 The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at the Barbara Bennett Community Hall, 5690 4th N.W. in Cape Meares. General District business including New Business, Old Business, 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, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-0370.

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HH25-390 TILLAMOOK COUNTY CALL FOR BIDS – GOODS MODULAR PANEL BRIDGE. SECTION 00010 CALL FOR BIDS . Tillamook County desires to purchase a new or used 80 foot modular panel bridge. The acquisition is funded in part by a FEMA grant and is intended for use in future emergency situations. All materials are required to be delivered to Tillamook County Public Works before October 15, 2025 to comply with grant requirements. Specifications and bid forms may be viewed at Tillamook County Public Works Attention: Nicole

Baldwin, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, local time. The specifications and bid forms may be obtained electronically, at no charge, by e-mailing nicole.baldwin@tillamookcounty.gov or may be purchased at a pre-paid cost of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) payable only by check or money order to Tillamook County Public Works. Each prospective bidder must provide full company name, address, contact name, phone and e-mail address at the time of request. Bidders will not be required to be pre-qualified under ORS 279B.120. Sealed bids shall be submitted to: Tillamook County Public Works Office, Attention: Nicole Baldwin, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. Sealed bids shall be marked “MODULAR PANEL BRIDGE” and be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Bids received after this time shall be returned unopened. Bids may be withdrawn at any time, prior to opening, upon written request of the bidder. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY WAY OF FAX OR ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE. All bids will be opened and read aloud in the Tillamook County Public Works’ Office located at 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. 7/8/25