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Stone placement resumes at south jetty

Crews from Trade West began placing stones near the head of the south jetty at the entrance to Tillamook Bay in the second week of August, after working to stockpile stones since last fall. Originally scheduled as a threeyear project but eventually contracted for completion in two, workers are now pushing to complete the 800-foot section before high tides shut down operations at some point in October, though they are unsure if that will be possible.

The repair of the south jetty began last year, with Trade West first spending months preparing the area at Bay Ocean County Park between Kincheloe Point and the root of the South Jetty to support the repair. This included the repair of an existing road and the construction of a new segment so that it could serve as a haul road for transport trucks between the offload point at Kincheloe and the Jetty. Crews also cleared a ten-acre site at the base of the jetty to serve as a secondary staging area for rocks.

After completing preparatory work, stone placement began in June of last year, with crews completing the 600-foot section of the jetty with around 5,500 tons of rock placed by September.

Since completing that section last fall, work had shifted into lower gear, with workers transporting stones from the Port of Garibaldi to the secondary staging area near the jetty’s base, creating a large

Pearl & Oyster Music Festival

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Beautiful weather set the stage for a weekend packed with music and family fun at the fourth annual Pearl and Oyster festival on August 23 and 24. On Saturday, bands played for eight hours as festivalgoers enjoyed vendors and food, while on Sunday kids took center stage with a talent show, kid vendors and pet parade.

Dozens of vendors set up on A and 4th Streets selling crafts and food across the weekend and on Sunday a local kids’ band performed ahead of the talent show.

Cape Meares Lighthouse turns 135

On August 16, the Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and other community organizations welcomed the public to a celebration of the lighthouse’s 135th birthday.

Staff from Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tillamook Pioneer Museum, and volunteers from the Tillamook Master Gardeners, Garibaldi Cultural Initiative and Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea offered activities and tours of the lighthouse during the event.

Travis Korbe, Park Ranger and Supervisor with the Cape Lookout Management Unit of OPRD, led tours of the lighthouse, giving its history and treating visitors to an in-depth look at the building and beacon.

Originally opened in 1890, Cape Meares Lighthouse is the shortest of 15 on the Oregon coast at 38 feet but sits at the highest elevation. Oregon’s lighthouses were installed to aid marine navigation, as boats in sight of the shore would always be able to see one of the beacons and identify it by a unique light pattern to determine their location.

Cape Meares Lighthouse was constructed from bricks mined onsite and plated with iron for weather reinforcement. It originally used kerosene to light its beacon and a manual winding mechanism, similar to a clock, to rotate the light, before a diesel generator was installed in the 1930s to power the light and an engine to turn it.

The lighthouse was operated by two keepers working twelvehour shifts, with the day shift

dedicated to cleaning and night to maintaining the light and rewinding the turning mechanism. The site remained primitive throughout the lighthouse’s operations with the road accessing the site not paved and electricity not added until after the lighthouse’s decommissioning. Originally operated by the United States Lighthouse Service, the lighthouse eventually ended up under the purview of the United States Coast Guard after the lighthouse service was folded into

the guard in 1939 in the leadup to World War II. Operations continued at the lighthouse until 1963, at which point the facility was decommissioned and replaced by a beacon on top of the building that previously housed the lighthouse’s diesel

Wharton resigns as south county school super

Misty Wharton

Nestucca Valley School District Superintendent Misty Wharton resigned, effective immediately, at the district board of director’s August 18 meeting. Wharton’s departure comes after eight years in the role and 24 with the district, from which she also graduated. The board will meet to identify a replacement this week.

In a letter dated August 19, Wharton thanked the community, staff and students for their support, while declining to elaborate further on the reasons for her departure.

“This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with a profound sense of appreciation for the years I’ve spent serving this incredible community,” Wharton wrote. Wharton, who grew up in south Tillamook County and graduated from Nestucca High School, became superintendent on an interim basis in January 2017 after the resignation of her predecessor David Phelps, assuming the role on a permanent basis in June 2018. Previously, Wharton had served as principal of Nestucca Valley Elementary School, after teaching at Nestucca Valley High School for nine years.

In addition to her superintendent duties, Wharton also served on the board for the Oregon School Activities Association and was recently named to the board of directors for the National Federation of State High School Associations. Wharton shepherded the district through the coronavirus pandemic but in recent years had been criticized by vocal community members over issues of trans youth participating in sports, the criminal convictions of former district staff and alleged incidents of mishandling of situations with students.

Board Member Kayla Cole sent an emailed statement to the Headlight Herald on behalf of the board, reading, in part, “while we are sad to see Wharton go, we respect and support her decision and wish her best in her endeavors. The board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition in the coming weeks.”

Tillamook Lions finishing work on totem pole honoring area tribes Bayocean Road closure extended

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Members of the Tillamook Lions Club gathered at Blue Heron French Cheese Company on August 19, to turn over a totem pole being crafted by group members. With the pole flipped, only painting and sealing of the rear remain before the pole is ready for erection, expected sometime in the coming months.

Work on the pole originally began in 2016, when Rob Cherry found an 11-foot

Red Cedar log in a local creek, removed it and carved it. The pole then sat outside for a number of years, while Cherry and his grandfather Pat Patterson looked for an appropriate location to finish work on the pole. Eventually, Denny Pastega, owner of Blue Heron, volunteered a disused storage container at his property and the pole was moved in June 2022.

Now that work on the pole is nearly complete, Larry Stephens, a club member

helping lead the project, and Pastega are working to identify an appropriate location to build a base and erect the pole. Stephens said that it would take just three to four weeks to pain the pole’s backside and that they planned to install medallions around the base honoring the area’s tribes.

On the day of the flip, after a short prayer from Stephens, 11 volunteers carefully rotated and shifted the pole in a multistep process.

The road closure currently in effect on Bayocean Road (Milepost 4.1) will be extended through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This extension is necessary to allow for the completion of the ongoing project and to ensure the work is performed safely and to standard.

Detour routes will remain in place throughout the extended closure period. We will continue to provide updates should there be any further adjustments to the project schedule.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to complete this project. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Tillamook County Public Works Department.

Detour Routes: For Northbound/Cape Meares traffic; Take OR 131 to Cape Meares Loop Road. Cape Meares Loop Road intersects with Bayocean Road at Cape Meares Lake. For Southbound/Tillamook traffic; Take Cape Meares Loop Road to OR 131.

three and a half days of work. But the remaining work, building the head of the jetty itself, will be a much more time-consuming process as crews place the heaviest rocks of the project at the highest volumes.

stockpile.

This summer, workers prepared for stone placement by building a temporary road on top of the jetty to access the head section, starting 3,500 feet from the root section repaired last year, and continued stockpiling rocks.

The project hit a slight snag when mining operations were suspended at the eastern Oregon quarry providing the stone for the project because of concerns around impacts to Northern Spotted Owls in the area. But a team member said that the issue had been quickly resolved with a call to the Bureau of Land Management, which owns the land the quarry is on.

After starting stone placement on August 12, work progressed quickly, with twoperson stone-placing crews having completed 400 of the 800 required feet in the first

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generators, which was in turn taken offline in 2014 when it became obsolete and was replaced by a GPS waypoint. After the lighthouse’s decommissioning, rumors abounded that the Coast Guard planned to demolish the structure, but after a local outcry, the property was deeded to the county, before eventually being transferred to OPRD.

In the years immediately following the lighthouse’s closure, vandals ransacked

Last year, work on the root section mostly involved stones weighing six to ten tons, while in the head, stones will at least 23 tons and up to 40. This also means that while Trade West had taken delivery of 42,000 tons of stone by mid-August, another 45,000 tons are yet to arrive.

A site superintendent with Trade West said the large volume would test the quarry’s capacity and that the team wasn’t sure rock would arrive fast enough to complete the project before weather shuts it down for the year. Currently, a large stockpile of rocks sits at the base of the jetty while large haul trucks continuously transport newly delivered stones from the Port of Garibaldi, via barge and haul road directly to the team placing them at the end of the jetty. Those

the building, breaking windows on the tower and stealing two bullseye lenses critical to the beacon’s operation. Eventually, both lenses were recovered, one returned anonymously to the Cape Lookout ranger station when amnesty from prosecution was offered, and the other recovered in a raid on a drug house in the Portland area in the 1980s.

After taking over the property, OPRD converted the lighthouse’s former work room into a gift shop and have maintained the structure and giftshop, with the help of the Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse.

Currently, OPRD is in the process of fully restoring the lighthouse’s lens, with

two-person teams consist of an excavator operator who places the stones, and a spotter who helps guide the operator and marks the position of each stone using GPS.

Work can continue through storms but will be forced to stop when waves overtop the haul road and make it unsafe, which workers expect to happen sometime in October. If stone placement is incomplete at that point, it will stop for the season and crews would return next year to complete the work, which will also include returning the site to its pre-project condition.

The project has a budget of $52.7 million, with funding coming from 2021’s Infrastructure and Jobs Act, with a goal of restoring the jetty’s functionality and maintaining navigability at the entrance to Tillamook Bay, though it is not expected to improve the condition of the bar at the mouth of the bay.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers is managing all aspects of the project and responsible for ensuring Trade West’s compliance with

a lamp specialist visiting in May and spending three days taking measurements of every aspect of the complicated lens. With those measurements, a computer program will now be used to generate schematics for lookalike acrylics to from a plant in India to fill gaps in the lens, completely restoring the lens’s functionality, though there are no plans for an illumination.

At the 135th anniversary celebration on Lighthouse Day, in addition to the tours, the area groups operated stations around the lighthouse area, offering stamps for kids to collect in a passport for prizes, as well as a scavenger hunt for adults.

safety, quality, environmental, schedule and cost provisions in its contract. To receive updates on the project and impacts to Bayocean County Park, email cenwp-construction@usace.army.mil.

Federal funding cuts threaten Tillamook crime victims’ support

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Federal funding supporting crime victims in Tillamook County is facing a cut of up to 80% because of a Trump administration directive denying funding to states with sanctuary laws for undocumented migrants.

Tillamook County District Attorney Aubrey Olson and Tides of Change Executive Director Valerie Bundy told other county leaders that the cuts would have drastic impacts on their ability to offer services to the victims of crimes, with Bundy saying that almost half of her staff could be at risk with the decrease.

The update came at Tillamook County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Coun-

cil on August 18, when Olson raised the issue in relation to a deflection program for those suffering from substance use disorders. Olson said that she had been informed in early August that funding for her office’s victim supports services, a division with twofull time staff, was set to be cut by 80%. Olson said the cut was coming as the Trump administration chose to withhold funding for victims’ assistance grants through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to jurisdictions with sanctuary laws preventing local law enforcement from coordinating with federal officers on immigration cases. The cuts are set to take effect on October 1. That decision left Or-

egon, which serves as a pass through for the funds from the federal government to local organizations providing services, with only the funds on hand to award to organizations across the state, representing about 20% of normal, annual funding. Olson said that her office was still crunching the numbers on what the impacts of such a cut would be but said that the grant money generally funded half of her office’s victims’ assistance program. Olson said that cutting one of the program’s employees was not feasible for her office, as the services they provide are statutorily mandated and would fall on other staff in the office, who do not have time available to perform those duties.

The cuts would have an

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even more drastic impact at Tides of Change, which provides services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking. Not only was Bundy also informed early this month that 80% of the organization’s funding coming from victims’ assistance grants was being cut, but she also learned that funding they receive to serve victims of sexual assault was facing a 50% cut.

Bundy said that five staff positions at Tides of Change were funded through VOCA grants, with an additional two and a half funded by the sexual assault services grant funding that is now in question. In response to follow-up questions, Bundy said that Tides of Change would be able to stretch their

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awarded VOCA funds from recent years to avoid layoffs immediately but that once those funds were exhausted, those five positions will lack funding. Bundy said that there is a lawsuit challenging the withholding of funds and that the situation had brought home how dependent her organization is on federal funding.

Bundy said she was limited by federal statute in what services she could cut and that those she could, like individual counseling, support groups, housing assistance and emergency assistance for clients, tended to be the most helpful for survivors to create stability in changing their situation and cutting them would leave Tides of Change unable to do much work beyond crisis response.

“The required services we have to maintain are crisis based, which would consist of our 24/7 crisis line, sexual assault response, protection order assistance and our shelter-based services,” Bundy told the Headlight Herald. “This would limit us to only be able to serve a smaller number of survivors and not be able to provide long term services.”

Bundy said that she was also concerned that new requirements being attached to grants that directed recipients to only provide services to American citizens conflicted with the wording of the federal statute, which calls for organizations like Tides of Change to assist all victims of domestic violence.

“You feel seen and taken care of when you go into Oregon Coast Bank.”

When Amy and Matt White moved from Colorado to the Oregon Coast, they brought more than their love for ocean views—they brought a vision. Back home, communityfocused breweries had become a staple in their lives, a third place where friends, families, and neighbors could gather. Inspired to create something similar in Gleneden Beach, the couple jumped at the chance when a property near the coast became available.

In June 2017, they began construction on Beachcrest Brewing. “There were a lot of challenges from changing local county ordinance to operating through COVID to adding the kitchen and becoming a restaurant. It’s exciting to look back and see that we navigated them successfully, and just see how far Beachcrest has come.”

Since opening in late 2018, Beachcrest Brewing has become a local favorite—known not just for its craft beer, but for its commitment to the community. Live music, local events, and a growing menu all support a welcoming space for neighbors and visitors alike. Their motto says it all: Coastal. Community. Craft.

Amy and Matt say that community support—including their partnership with Oregon Coast Bank—has made all the difference. “I really enjoy working with Oregon Coast Bank because it’s really a community vibe when you go in. Everywhere else feels like another person walking in the door. You feel seen and taken care of.”

That personal connection extends to Beachcrest Brewing’s local branch. “The branch manager, Jedd, is super supportive and ready to answer questions and handle anything that comes up.” says White. For Beachcrest Brewing, banking locally means more than financing. It means having someone in their corner.

As Beachcrest continues to expand its space and offerings, their goals remain the same: “building a strong foundation to continue to grow and cultivate our community.” Oregon Coast Bank is proud to support that mission and toast to the people behind it.

Reduce plastic waste

There certainly are a lot of things to be concerned about these days but among my concerns is how we can reduce the amount of plastic in our environment. Living here on the coast makes us especially aware of plastic pollution as we see concrete evidence washing up on our beaches or entangling ocean creatures.

This has to be addressed worldwide so I was disappointed to learn that negotiations over a global treaty to reduce plastics collapsed this week. Plastic waste and the toxic chemicals used to produce them are a danger to health as well as posing huge problems for disposal. Only about 10% of plastics are recycled and the rest end up in landfills and the ocean. It is projected that plastic production will grow 70% between 2020 and 2040.

So, given the seriousness of this problem why did the countries who worked on a treaty for three years to restrict the rapid growth of plastics fail? Much of the blame falls on oil producing nations and the petrochemical industry. Plastics are made from oil and the financial incentive to produce plastics is greater than using it to propel cars.

We are forward thinking in Oregon. The Oregon Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act went into effect in July. Package producers must now pay a fee based on the weight and difficulty in recycling of their packaging. It shifts some of the burden of paying to dispose of packaging from residential customers and small businesses to the producers of packaged products. It’s just a beginning but this law, already implemented in Canada and Europe, could begin to address the overproduction of plastic packaging. But keep an eye on this as the new law has just been challenged in court by the wholesale product distribution industry.

Beverly Stein Tillamook

Save the Rails

North County once had stately churches, schools and hotels. Then so-called improvements replaced vintage construction. Wrecking balls destroyed valuable resources from Bay City to Nehalem. Now an impulse from north county’s youngest city would

destroy our oldest remaining investment.

Leaders in Rockaway want a mile of rails torn from the railroad built over a century ago. Those rails helped connect cities along Tillamook and Nehalem Bays with the valley. Demolition would cut the historic ties which brought so much prosperity to Tillamook County. And which promise to bring so much more.

For 13 years the Salmonberry Trail Authority, a coalition of public agencies and private organizations, has developed plans to convert the old railroad into a hiking/ biking trail. Plans include keeping the rails along the coast for tourist trains. The Port of Tillamook Bay website features details. Officials at the Port of Tillamook Bay have custody of our priceless legacy. The Salmonberry Trail means our railroad heritage has a bridge to a profitable future. Please ask members of the port board to prevent one special interest from destroying that vision.

Mark Beach Manzanita

Support vote by mail

Mail-in ballots are one of the safest ways to vote. The ballot comes directly to you to fill out. You put it in the stamped envelope, seal it and drop it in a mailbox, drop box or at the courthouse.

Once in the hands of the county clerk and her staff, it goes through a very strict procedure.

After signature verification, the ballot goes to the electoral board, made up of citizens from both parties and north, central and south parts of the county. There are checks and balances all along the path of this ballot before it gets to the tabulator. Voters are welcome to come to the courthouse and observe what goes on via a closed-circuit television: receiving the ballots, opening envelopes, taking out the ballots, flattening ballots, counting the ballots making sure the number matches envelopes. Then adjudication of ballots where condition is checked for going through the tabulator. Spilled coffee or a boot print may bring about a duplicate ballot being created, with the original safely

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Workers make sure the ovals are properly filled in so the tabulator will read it. The ballots are saved and stored by precinct in case they are needed in the future. The same with their envelopes after being counted. Counting happens along every single step. There is a paper trail to verify.

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I cannot imagine a way in which the voting could be manipulated or surreptitiously altered. I feel confident in saying this as I am an election board worker and have watched the process take place for several years now.

I certainly feel my vote is safe and properly counted. You should too.

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Thank you from the Oregon Tuna Classic

As Chair of the Oregon Tuna Classic Board, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our 20th Anniversary tournament such a success. What began two decades ago as fishermen donating their catch to help

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feed families has grown into a community tradition that blends sport, generosity and service.

This milestone year highlighted the spirit of volunteerism and the partnerships that sustain the Classic. At the forefront, we are grateful to our Title Sponsor, Schooner Creek Boat Works, along with more than 10 additional sponsors and 45 local and statewide donors whose contributions powered our auction and raffle. Their support fuels our mission to benefit the Oregon Food Bank and Ducks Unlimited.

We are also proud to partner with the Port of Garibaldi and Captains Corner, who provided an outstanding venue for the tournament. Hosting the Classic in Garibaldi feels especially fitting, as the town is known as the most authentic fishing village on the Oregon Coast. Behind the scenes, our 13-member volunteer Board worked year-round to make the event possible. During tournament weekend, more than 25 local volunteers — including the Neah-Kah-Nie wrestling team — helped with set-up, weigh-ins, offloading, packing fish for donation, and teardown. Their dedication is the heartbeat of the Oregon Tuna Classic.

As we reflect on 20 years, it’s clear this event is not just about fishing; it’s about community. It’s about ensuring families on the Oregon Coast have access to fresh, nutritious protein, and about protecting the natural resources we all treasure.

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The Trail That Could Define Oregon’s Future

The Salmonberry Trail is not just a trail. At 82 miles, it has the potential to become one of the premier biking, hiking and equestrian routes in the country—linking the Willamette Valley to the Oregon Coast. It is a project that embodies the very priorities our state and nation most need: public health and well-being, equitable access to the outdoors, education and stewardship, environmental conservation, and sustainable economic development.

Trails of this scale are transformative. They do not simply draw visitors; they create destinations. When something becomes a destination, it catalyzes industries—outdoor recreation, hospitality, local food, arts and culture, environmental education, and more. These are not just tourist dollars passing through; they are enduring, diverse sources of community wealth. The Salmonberry Trail can be that catalyst.

I recognize the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad has a unique and historic role in the region, and that its excursions between Rockaway and Garibaldi offer real charm. That is not in dispute. But as commissioners, you are tasked with weighing not only the value of what is, but also the promise of what could be. The rail-to-trail segment proposed in Rockaway Beach is not a rejection of the train’s legacy; it is a courageous step toward the long-term prosperity, health, and vibrancy of the entire region.

Every meaningful decision carries trade-offs. And yet, there are rare opportunities where one choice opens the door to generational impact. This is such a moment. To prioritize the Salmonberry Trail is to prioritize the health of communities, the protection of our environment, the growth of local economies, and Oregon’s standing as a global destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

I urge us to think courageously, strategically, and longterm. What decision will best serve the people of Tillamook County, the natural environment we are entrusted with, and the state of Oregon as a whole? The answer lies not in preserving the familiar but in embracing the opportunity to build something extraordinary.

The Salmonberry Trail is that opportunity.

Thom Walters Manzanita

Chris Spence spearheaded an effort to shore up one of the community’s emergency preparedness sheds. Chris was joined by Mike Smith, Steve Quinn, Dave Audet and Michael Stevens to get ’er done. This shed is now secured with earthquake anchors and additional footing support. Kathy Burke moved all the supplies out of the shed and then back in, while Jenny Francis delivered timely and tasty morning snacks. Thanks to all who helped with this emergency prep project. Jon and Merrie Ziady, owners of Bellosguardo (“beautiful view” in Italian) at the top of 3rd St. NW here in Cape Meares, are avid bike riders. They chalked up another long bike ride on August 10 when they participated in Oregon’s 46th Annual Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour. Their 23-mile route took them through charming landscapes and up gentle hills as they traversed several of Oregon’s historic covered bridges. Part of the entry fee for the ride supports

Bicycle Education and Safety programs through the MidValley Bicycle Club. Way to go, Merrie and Jon; being in your 80s hasn’t slowed you down a bit.

Fall salmon regulations have been updated. From August 1–November 30 in the Tillamook Basin, we will be allowed to keep one adult wild Chinook a day with a season limit of two (same as last year). As for coho, the season will run September 10- October 26 on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only in Tillamook Bay (up to Hwy 101 on the Trask, Wilson, Kilchis, and Miami rivers, and up to Burton Bridge on the Tillamook River). The daily limit is one adult wild coho with a season

Hunger pangs struck amid weekend errands a while back. Because Hebo’s Yellow Dog Espresso was closed for vacation, I remembered that I’ve been meaning to try lunch from the deli at Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods. They’re located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route (“Highway,” most of us call it) 22 in downtown Hebo. I ordered biscuits and gravy which were made to order and ready to eat in perhaps three minutes time. I ordered the large size, and it filled a large to-go container to overflowing. My Chihuahua Maggie thrilled in sharing little bites of gravysoaked biscuits from her perch on the passenger seat. We ate in the parking lot, and it was delicious. It’s harvest season in

limit of three (one more than last year, and an extra day to try to catch it). Get those rods ready.

Cape Meares has many Master Gardeners, and one alerted me to a fun workshop for those of you who enjoy gardening and plants. Tillamook County’s chapter of the Oregon State Master Gardener program will be presenting a hypertufa class on September 20 from 10 a.m.–noon at the Learning Garden (4603 3rd St. in Tillamook). This class will help participants create lightweight, durable garden planters using a mix of cement, peat moss and perlite. The workshop is open to the public and costs $20. Capacity is limited to 20 and registration is required via

these parts. Wild blackberries are free for the picking along roadside rights of way throughout the region. Each year I share a blackberry recipe in this space. A while back I discovered a fabulous “Easy Blackberry Crisp.”

For the filling, mix 4 cups of clean blackberries with ¼ cup each of flour and sugar plus ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Spread those in a buttered eight-inch pan or casserole dish. For the topping, combine 1 cup of rolled oats with 1/3 cup of flour, ½ cup of brown sugar and cut in ¼ cup of butter until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over berries

the Oregon State University Extension Service website, https://beav.es/xcn. Those planning to attend should wear work clothes and shoes. We had wild weather on Friday, August 15: an atmospheric river—in the summer. That date just happened to coincide with our grandson Brady Baldwin’s wedding rehearsal in Pacific City. His parents had things well in hand, however, with tents for us to stand under and a fantastic rehearsal dinner of Caesar salad, French bread, and blackened salmon (the salmon was caught by the groom’s parents, Bart and Amy, and other family members and friends). By the time the wedding rolled around the next day, the skies had

and bake in a 350-degree oven for 30-45 minutes until golden brown. It’s wonderful served warm with ice cream on the side.

Speaking of tasty vittles, Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (August 26) and Wednesdays (August 27) weekly for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City.

South Tillamook County Library hosts a story time at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (August 27 and September 10). All ages are welcome. Story time includes “reading and singing and moving about.” An adult coloring hour happens there on the third Wednesday monthly. It’s planned for 5-6 p.m. on September 17 and it’s open to anyone age 19 and older. The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City.

KCC hosts Bingo from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays,

cleared, the wind had died down, and the handsome groom married his beautiful bride, Paris, in a lovely ceremony right there on the beach. What a wonderful and memorable weekend it was. Congratulations to the newlyweds.

Last reminder! Please join us this Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Barbara Bennett Community Center for the Cape Meares Art Show. All sorts of art will be on display, and there will even be light refreshments. This event is open to the public; just make your way over the Cape Meares Loop Road to join us. See you there.

weekly. (The address is included above.) My source describes buy-ins as low as $5 with cash prizes awarded to winners in several categories. I wish my work schedule allowed me to join the fun. Community Action Resource Enterprise (CARE) will host drop-in legal clinic from 10 a.m. until noon and from 1-3 p.m. on the last Friday, monthly. For August, the date is Friday, August 29. Oregon Law Center staff the event. Low-income households can receive advice on civil matters (domestic violence, employee’s rights, public benefits, and tenant’s rights). They don’t assist with criminal matters. CARE’s address is 2310 First Street in Tillamook. Happy birthday this week to: Cody Chance, Chelsea Dunn, Charlotte Haltiner, Curt Holter, Emily Hurliman, David McKillip, Nicole Royster, John Seymour, Shannon Sisco, Mindy Smith, Cayson Thurman and Dewanna Zeller.

TBCC EMS program accredited for five more years

Tillamook Bay Community College’s (TBCC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program has been reviewed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and accredited for another five years. This is the maximum time allowed for programs to be accredited, a testament to the effectiveness of the college’s program.

The accreditation means that the EMS Program meets Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) standards, and also gives the assurance

that the training students receive is recognized by employers and other educational institutions. Students who complete the program successfully are eligible to take the National Registry or the Oregon state certification exams.

TBCC President, Dr. Paul Jarrell, thanked the college’s EMS Director, Dr. Alex Tripp, and Healthcare Program Coordinator, Katy Sommers, for their work. “HECC was very complimentary of the work we’ve done and submitted no recommendations for the program; a very rare result.

Our community is safer and more prepared as a result of your efforts in training our students,” he stated. TBCC offers a standard EMS Program and an Advanced EMS Program. Both certifications can be completed in less than one year, and scholarships are available through the TBCC Foundation. Currently, applications are open for the EMS program. Apply online at tillamookbaycc.edu/healthcare. Applications close on September 5.

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2. You could use a new job. 3. Your basement and garage are about to burst. 4. You need a new ride.

You want to know where the best deals are. 6. You’re looking for a new house.

7. You want to know who won the game last night.

Your cat had kittens...again!

To be continued...

OBITUARIES

Peter ‘Pete’ R. Boggs

March 15, 1959 – Aug. 17, 2025

Oregon, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1959, in

Tillamook, Oregon, to his mother, Joanne Aagaard. Pete is remembered by his children, Sammie Gingerich and husband Josh, Jonas Boggs, Shane Boggs, and Peter Boggs; his siblings, sister Elaine Fish and husband Brad, sister Robin Jenck and husband Myron, brother John Boggs, sister Kelli and husband Danny King, Sister Danell Boggs, and brother Rolly Boggs and wife Penny; as well as his grandchildren, and numerous other family members. For 19+ years, Pete worked at the Rockaway Senior Meal Site, where he found great joy serving the

GARDENING MATTERS

Ihad not been back to my home state of Pennsylvania since 2004, so when a recent opportunity arose to join my husband’s family for a reunion, I jumped on the chance to see that family I treasure. I had mixed emotions because I was the “odd one out” this time, being surrounded by sisters- and brothers-in-law and their partners. The only thing missing was my dear Gary. But as always, I was treated with fondness and love. Of course, there were lots of fun stories being told and retold, so we celebrated Gary with humorous memories. It was good for me, but also good for his brothers and sisters since he eschewed the idea of a memorial service of any kind. We were able to get that closure we needed. A highlight of the trip for me was staying with Gary’s sister Lynn. I have a special bond with Lynn. She is a consummate gardener, so we had a lot in common, as we always have. And, of course, having a full-sun garden, Lynn grows the most wonderful tomatoes in all shapes and sizes. From cherry tomatoes to Romas to heirloom,

elderly community. A cook for most of his life, Pete was happiest when working with his hands—whether preparing meals, fixing cars, or especially crafting creations out of wood. He was always willing to help others and will be remembered for his generosity, creativity, and love for family.

A celebration of Pete’s life is TBD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockaway Senior Meal Site.

Pete will be missed by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him.

On going home

there is nothing better than a tomato plucked from the garden on a warm summer day. I miss that taste since I don’t have the sun or heat in my garden to grow that elusive tomato. Because of a deer issue, Lynn has encaged her tomatoes in a large dog run she rescued from the dump. Works like a charm. Lynn also had a wonderful large hardy hibiscus with a gorgeous pink flower and red center. Lynn has encouraged me to try one as they would be hardy here, too. But mine is still pretty young so I was pleased to see what a mature plant looks like. Hopefully, I will get some blooms next summer. And the sunflowers. Gary’s favorite flowers were sunflowers, so Lynn planted

a few around her veggie garden. But the largest one was a volunteer with a hefty stalk that reached several feet above my head. Beautiful. Lynn’s garden wasn’t the only one I got to visit, either. We toured her friend’s pond garden, a sister’s orchard garden, and an Amish garden center. The garden center was filled with the quality crafted wooden garden furniture the Pennsylvania Amish are noted for, as well as tons of plants, many of which were the hardy hibiscus. Of course, it would not have been a good time of the year to purchase plants, not that I could bring anything back into Oregon. But it was fun to see what was on offer.

Many of the plants I saw were ones we can easily grow in Oregon. Penstemon, grasses, rudbeckia and roses. Lots of Caladium and dahlias but they would have to be lifted in the fall. Central Pennsylvania was a Zone 5a until 2024 when the USDA Hardiness Zone Map moved them into a Zone 6b. This was news to the sisters who were still gardening based on being in a Zone 5. And just like we do in Oregon, they

The value of Mornings on Main

Tillamook AREA Chamber OF COMMERCE

Do you ever see our monthly reminder for Mornings on Main and wonder what it’s all about? While the promise of fresh, hot coffee is a great reason to join us here at the Chamber HQ’s on the third Tuesday of each month, this gathering is so much more than a morning snack. It’s a chance to get a real-time, inthe-moment scoop on what’s happening in and around our county.

Mornings on Main is a very engaging way to connect and learn directly from fellow business owners, non-profits, and community leaders. We kick off at 8 a.m. and go around the room, giving each person one to two minutes to share any upcoming events, sales, or information. There are no formal speakers; the spotlight is on you. We usually try to wrap it up at 9 a.m. so you can buzz out of here to carry on with your day or stay and network.

You’ll be amazed by the variety of information shared. One month, a local realtor might provide a quick update on the housing market, followed by what’s playing next at the Tillamook Coliseum and details about an upcoming fundraiser. The next month, you could hear about upcoming emergency preparedness drills, new classes at a local dance studio for all ages, or an inspiring story from a non-profit about their work with veterans. The topics are always different and reflect a true cross-section of Tillamook life, making every gathering unique.

The best part is watching new connections form. Someone might share a need for volunteers, and you’ll see another person’s face light up with a solution. The conver-

Susan Lou Tornow Nov. 19, 1941 - 2025

Susan Lou Tornow was born on November 19th, 1941 to Pearl Edna and

were reluctant to plant those more tropical plants in case of lower temps than expected in any given winter. The east coast of the country has had mixed weather this summer, with heavy rains followed by long periods of drought. Temperatures had been hovering in the low to mid 90’s, and, in general, the Pennsylvanian plants loved the heat, although the gardeners across the state were tiring of keeping them well watered. I am not used to that kind of heat anymore, so while I thoroughly enjoyed my time with family and friends, I was glad to be back into the cool of the North Oregon Coast summer. My happy memories will linger for a long time, though, and I loved being with family again.

sations over coffee after the round robin style often lead to new partnerships, friendships, and great collaborations. There’s something special about being face-to-face with others who share the same common goal- a thriving community. If you’re curious to see it for yourself, join us on the next third Tuesday. It’s an easy, low-pressure way to get

connected and see what makes our communityso special.

We want to thank our generous sponsor, Matt Cole from DirectLine-IT, who keeps the coffee coming in. We are so grateful for his support.

If you have any questions about Mornings on Main feel free to reach out to Meg at meg@tillamookchamber.org for more details.

John Edgar Wang in Wood, South Dakota. Born and raised in South Dakota Susan met her Husband Larry in Murdo, South Dakota. After the wedding Susan and her family moved to Oregon. They had four sons and one daughter together. She was a passionate person working as an L.P.N. in Oregon for years. When they retired they moved to Florida. Her hobbies included sewing, painting, planting flowers, and reading. Susan is survived by her husband Larry Tornow of Garibaldi, Oregon; her children Steve Tornow of Portland, Oregon; Mike Tornow of Gillette, Wyoming; Jeff Tornow and his wife Robin of Sturgis, South Dakota; Becky Sage of Garibaldi, Oregon. Susan is also survived by her two siblings Corky Wang of Reno, NV and Diane Carlson of Rozet, WY. Along with Susan’s grandchildren: Jennifer Tornow, Josh and Brain Gonzales, Billy Tornow, Stepha-

thy and Jackie; along with her brothers Robert “Mike”, Jerry, Homer, And Victor.

FENCEPOSTS

BAY CITY

PENNY EBERLE hrhpenny57@hotmail.com

school buses and children walking to or waiting for the bus on our

Several important news items continue to develop here in Rockaway Beach.

First, a public hearing on September 9 addresses the request by Nedonna Development, LLC to proceed with the application which was placed on remand by the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), No. 2025-01, on July 2, 2025. LUBA sustained two assignments of error in the application and concluded (according to the Notice of Public Hearing on the city website) that “a remand is appropriate to allow the city to adopt more adequate findings.”

The two assignments of error, as reported in the

neighborhood of late and it’s so important that we all heed the ban put out by the fire department. The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is hosting the “Oregon Voices” traveling exhibit this September 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and this is free admission day. This exhibit examines some of the important people, industries, organizations and laws that have shaped the state of Oregon from the end of World War 11 through 2020. The exhibit will remain on display through November 25.

Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) latest show is Clue, running from August 29th through September 14th at the Red Barn Playhouse. This is a classic whodunit and comes to life on stage in this clever and entertaining adaptation of the beloved movie and board game. 6 guests, one mystery mansion, and a murder to solve. This should be an entertaining show with mystery, mischief and fun as the clues unfold, and the bodies pile up. Was it Colonel Mustard in the billiard room

with the revolver?? Come along to find out. Performance will be held Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 503-812-0275 or on Tapa’s website. The Booster club members have been working their usual magic at the new park. The split rail fence has now been completed, so the space is now well defined, and the silt fence has been removed. Local art works has been installed which enhances each planting area, and we have added

another small planting mound for some additional interest. Along with Roy Marquee from Public works we hope to install large boulders around the outer edge of the parking lots, and Roy plans to drill these boulders so that flags can be placed in them for celebrating holidays and other events. Having 10 or 12 flags in one area will create more impact and respect. If there are any readers who would like to donate an American flag for this effort, please contact me at the above e-mail address.

LUBA remand, are as follows:

“FIRST ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR Petitioner argues that the city erred in approving residential development, including two new lots, on parts of the subject property that are zoned SA, which does not permit residential development.”

“SECOND ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR Petitioner argues that the February 2008 preliminary

PUD approval was subject to Condition of Approval 1, which required that “[t] he developer shall complete the improvements within one year of preliminary plan approval unless an extension is granted by the [c]ity to complete improvements.”

The public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in city hall, 276 S Highway 101.

To read the city’s public hearing notice and the LUBA remand, go to https://corb.us/ and click the link at the top of the left column.

Important background information about the controversial request to eliminate the Port of Tillamook Bay rails north of Rockaway Beach came to light in the August 20 City Council meeting. City Manager Luke Shepard, in his report to the

council, said of expected funding for the Salmonberry Trail:

“The funding landscape has been devastated.” Last year, the available funds were on the order of $50 million. Funding for next year is reduced to $5M. “Unless another opportunity presents itself,” Shepard concluded, “we’re at the point where we have to park this project. We’re going to need millions and millions of dollars to get this thing done.”

The public comment portion of the meeting saw 10 speakers, including Paul Daniels, President of Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR). Daniels said:

“OCSR has supported the [Salmonberry] Trail since the Port of Tillamook Bay conceived it. We have worked to promote the rails-with-trails

concept, and here we were blindsided about six weeks ago that they want to take away the rails from north of here all the way to Banks.

“Our economic impact to Northern Tillamook County is about $7M per year. This year, we will do over 60,000 passengers,” Daniels said, built up over the past 23 years.

“What we would like to see is a collaborative effort put together by the City of Rockaway Beach — there has got to be a way to put this whole thing together so that both of these concepts win. Our ultimate goal is to get up to the Salmonberry. We have two bridges to get across. We are working with the Port of TIllamook Bay to get back up there.”

I am investigating the background and motivation for the proposal to remove the rails north of Rockaway Beach and will publish more information when I know it. In the meanwhile, the McCloud #25 is gearing up for its centennial celebration, having been built in September 1925 in Schenectady, New York, as noted on a plaque on the engine.

From steam engines to fire engines, the new Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue engine was scheduled to arrive the week of August 18, but as Shakespeare said, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” Fire Chief Todd Hesse said of the longawaited ladder truck: “It’s in Spokane, but a wheel seal blew out on the way from South Dakota. Our tentative date should be pretty firm. September 27 is when we should have our push-in date.”

On that date at 11 a.m., assuming no more challenges in transit, GoRockaway volunteers will assist with the push-in ceremony. “This tradition has been around since horse-drawn wagons,” said GoRockaway founder Deb Weissenfluh, adding it’s a “great way to honor and celebrate our department.” The celebration will include a drawing for a free starter go-bag and activities for kids.

Cheesemaker volleyball looks

By MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

A year ago, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers missed qualifying for the OnPoint Community Credit Union OSAA Class 4A volleyball state playoffs for the first time since 2013. The Cheesemakers are hoping to have more success this season though and they’re focusing on returning to the playoffs for the 11th time in the last 12 years. The Cheesemakers fell just one game short of their goal of keeping their impressive playoff streak intact last year. The Mooks (6-6 league, 11-9 overall in 2024)

finished in third place behind the second place Scappoose High Indians (9-3 league, 13-5 in 2024) in the five-team Cowapa League standings and they earned a No. 19 OSAA ranking. The Mooks successful season included qualifying for a play-In round road contest versus the No. 5-ranked North Bend High Bulldogs (14-10). The Mooks concluded the season with a 3-0 play-In loss on Oct. 29, 2024. “It was pretty exciting for our team to reach the play-In round last year,” said Goss. “Most of the girls on the team last year had very little varsity experience prior to the season. Having

a year of experience under their belt is definitely a huge benefit for them and I think that they’ll do even better this year, and I think we’ll go further this season than we did last year. Our goal is to go as far as we can every year and hopefully, we’ll get back to the state playoffs this year.”

A significant highlight last year included a 3-1 road win over the St. Helens High Lions (5-7 league, 6-12 in 2024) in their Sept. 5, 2024, season opener. That victory extended their impressive Cowapa League win streak to 26 in a row spanning four seasons from 2021-2024.

The streak began with a 3-1 win over the Banks High

Braves on Oct. 21, 2021.

The streak was snapped with a 3-0 road loss to Astoria on Sept. 10, 2024. The Mooks were undefeated in league play with a 12-0 mark in both 2022 and 2023.

The Mooks, guided by third-year head Coach Trina Goss and assistant coaches Joy Harpham and Brianne Kephart, started practice Aug. 19 in preparation for the season. The Mooks begin their schedule with an Aug. 28 five-team jamboree at St. Helens High School. Other schools that have teams competing there include Banks, Seaside and Astoria.

“We’re super excited about this season because I think we’ll be very com-

petitive at all three levels (freshman, junior varsity, varsity),” said Goss. “I’m definitely excited about our program this year and we had a great turnout for team selections, our numbers our great for all three of our squads (freshman, junior varsity, varsity) and we have lots of talented players.”

The Mooks lost only three seniors from last year’s squad, so they have an experienced team (seven seniors) returning, led by junior setter Adrian Vogel, who earned a Cowapa League First Team Award last season.

“We have a great group of seniors who are all good athletes and they have lots of leadership potential and they’ll do well in their roles,” said Goss. “We have lots of good athletes and lots of good volleyball players. I think this group is capable of putting in a good effort and I believe they’ll all compete well enough to help us reach our goal this year.” Tillamook opens its 12-game Cowapa League schedule with a Sept. 9 6:30 p.m. road contest versus the defending league champion Astoria High Fishermen (10-2 league, 11-7 overall in 2024). The Mooks play their first home game Sept. 17 in a nonleague matchup against the North Marion High Huskies (1-13 in 2024).

Tillamook soccer aims to build on success

By MIKE WEBER For The Headlight Herald

The two-time Cowapa League Champion Tillamook High Cheesemakers have had phenomenal success during the OSAA Class 4A boys’ soccer regular season the last four years. The Mooks have advanced to the state playoffs four years in a row and hope to extend the streak to five this season.

However, the playoffs have been a different story for the Mooks, who have lost first round playoff games four years in a row and haven’t won a tournament game since 2008.

Last season, the Mooks posted an 8-1-1 league record (9-4-2 overall) and they earned a No. 13 ranking. As league champion, the Mooks had the benefit of a first-round home game, but lost 2-1 to the No. 7-ranked Klamath Union Pelicans (10-3-2) on Nov. 5, 2024, ending their season.

Tillamook, guided by

first-year head coach Graham Allen, lost 10 talented seniors from last year, but have 11 players returning from their league championship squad, including the senior team captains trio of defender Alfonso Esquivel, midfielder Bruno Gonzalez and defender Chris Lozoya Ramirez. Esquivel and Gonzalez earned Cowapa League First Team Awards in 2024, and are expected to be team leaders again this year along with Ramirez.

“I think success is always a broad term, but it’s mostly about just improving your team,” said Allen, whose squad began preparations for the season with practice that started Aug. 18. “We have some talented players returning from last year and lots of great kids on the team and we’ll see how everything plays out this year.”

Allen was an assistant coach last year to 20-year head coach Brian Reynolds, who took over the head coaching position on

the Mooks girls’ squad this year. The Mooks had the third ranked offense (3.6 goals per game average) last year out of 32 teams and Allen is hoping that they’ll continue to be a high scoring team again this year.

“It’s a huge honor to be the Tillamook boys head coach and I’m very excited about this opportunity,” said Allen, whose head coach position is his first ever at the high school level.

The Mooks open their 12-game schedule with a 6 p.m. nonleague home season opener Sept. 2 against the Class 3A Taft High Tigers (1-10-3 in 2024). They’ll start their ninegame league schedule with a 7 p.m. home game Sept. 16 against the Newport High Cubs (4-5-1 league, 6-7-2 overaall in 2024).

Cheesemaker

Girls Soccer

After three straight years of posting identical 1-9 records in OSAA Class

4A Cowapa League girls soccer, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers are hoping to show a considerable amount of improvement this year. The Cheesemakers have a number of reasons for optimism, chief among them the arrival of new head coach Brian Reynolds, who resigned last year after coaching the Cheesemakers boys team for the last 20 years.

“The girls soccer teams have averaged about three wins a year the last 10 years and they’ve usually finished in last place nearly every year,” said Reynolds, whose squad started practice August 18. “This year’s group of seven seniors has had a total of six wins in the last three years and so they have not enjoyed much success. The goal is to come in here and have success with the team and we have a lot of talent too with these girls. My job now is to take that talent and turn it into a team and help them to learn to play with confidence during

Tillamook deflection program to launch September 15

Will CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Tillamook County’s deflection program for those with substance use disorders is set to launch on September 15, as a partnership between the Tillamook Police Department, district attorney’s office and local healthcare and nonprofit organizations.

The program overcame a final potential hurdle on August 18, when Tillamook District Attorney Aubrey Olson, whose approval is required, agreed to okay the proposed program after previously raising objections due to the withholding of crime victims’ assistance funding and her lack of participation in the process.

Resolution came at a meeting of Tillamook County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council on August 18, where Bridgette Hess, an Adventist Health Tillamook employee who has shepherded the development of the deflection program attempted to assuage Olson’s concerns.

At the meeting, Commissioner Mary Faith Bell gave a brief background on the situation, explaining that the week prior, Olson had voiced her concerns about the program, citing cuts to victims’ assistance funding and her lack of information.

Bell said that she had visited with Olson on Friday and asked what it would take for her to support deflection and Olson had provided a list

of questions she would like answered.

Hess then answered the questions by giving a detailed rundown of the program’s development and structure.

Work towards a deflection program began in July 2024, after the passage of House Bill 4002, which recriminalized the possession of hard drugs after decriminalization by Measure 110 and called on and funded counties to set up deflection programs to keep those with substance use disorders out of the criminal justice system. Initially, a group of Tillamook County leaders and law enforcement led by Hess investigated the possibility of a pre-arrest diversion pathway for the program that would have been led by law enforcement officers, but by

January of this year decided that was not the right option for the county.

Hess helped to form a new work group in February, which has since identified three other modes of deflection they believe are more appropriate for the county. Those modes are encouraging self-referral by those experiencing substance use disorder, community partners performing active outreach, and law enforcement and other first responders referring those with substance use disorders they encounter to support.

In addition to identifying these approaches, the work group has also established roles for its members, with Tillamook Family Counseling Center, Tillamook Community Health Centers, Adventist Health, Tillamook

Police, Helping Hands, Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE) and the Tillamook Serenity Club all playing various roles.

Hess explained that state funds were available over

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the games.” The Mooks had a 2-11 overall mark in 2024 and they finished in last place in the six-team league standings. The Scappoose High Indians (9-0-1 league, 123-2 overall) won the 2024 Cowapa League championship.

“I really think that this will likely be one of the best seasons that the Tillamook girls’ soccer team has ever had,” said Reynolds, whose team is doing fundraisers throughout the year to help the school purchase new goalposts. “We’re hoping that we can get some sponsors to help upgrade our boys’ and girls’ equipment.”

Last year the Mooks struggled through a 10game losing streak. The highlight of the season was a 1-0 home win over the Rainier High Columbians (3-7 league, 7-8 overall in 2024) on Oct. 24, 2024, which snapped the losing streak.

“It’s a big challenge

for me to come over from the boys’ program,” said Reynolds. “We have a really good group of girls though; they’re all good athletes and I’m excited to see how well our season goes. We only lost two seniors from last year’s squad. Most of the team returns, so that helps provide us with an experienced squad that is capable of having success this year.”

The Mooks will have some solid leadership ability from their seniors, including team captains Claire Travis and Sofia DeSouza, who are two of the key players on the squad this year.

The Mooks open their 12-game schedule with a 4 p.m. nonleague road game versus the Taft High Tigers (4-10 in 2024) in Lincoln City. The Mooks open their eight-game Cowapa League schedule Sept. 25 with a 7 p.m. road game against the St. Helens High Lions (5-32 league, 7-6-2 in 2024).

‘I respectfully disagree’:

MIA MALDONADO

Kotek says Oregon

will follow sanctuary law despite threats

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday, Aug. 19, pushed back against claims from the federal government that the state is obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts because of its sanctuary law.

On Aug. 13, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi gave Kotek, along with

dozens of other elected officials in sanctuary states and cities, until Tuesday to respond to a letter threatening legal consequences because the state prohibits law enforcement and other public agencies from cooperating with federal officials on immigration enforcement.

“You demanded a response by today,” Kotek said in her letter. “On behalf

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of the state of Oregon and its citizens, I respectfully disagree with your assertions. The state of Oregon, its public officials and its law enforcement officers do not engage in conduct that thwarts federal immigration enforcement.”

Kotek explained the history of Oregon’s 1987 sanctuary state law and said that most Oregon voters support the law. In a 2018 ballot measure, 63% of Oregon voters opposed repealing the law.

Under the sanctuary law, law enforcement agencies in Oregon in nearly all circumstances cannot inquire

about immigration status or investigate someone for immigration enforcement purposes. Requests from federal agencies to local law enforcement agencies about immigration enforcement without a judicial order must be documented, reported and denied.

Kotek said the state of Oregon complies with federal law and it will continue to follow its own laws.

At a Monday press conference related to the state’s most recent lawsuit against the federal government, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the federal government is

intervention training for seven staffers at community healthcare and nonprofit organizations.

the next two years to pay for staff, housing and treatment support, and transportation. So far, the county has used funding from a planning grant to help pay for planning work and crisis

The working group is planning for a September 15 rollout of the new deflection program, with behavioral health members upping their capacity for walk-in assessments, CARE agreeing to hire a deflection recovery ally and recruitment of a permanent coordinator for the program, who will replace

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asking Oregon to break its own laws.

Out of the 37 lawsuits

Oregon’s filed against the Trump administration, Rayfield said “a handful” stem from threats to force compliance on immigration issues such as by withholding funding used to support victims of domestic abuse and funding for road repairs and flood protections.

To report violations of Oregon’s sanctuary law, individuals can contact the Oregon Department of Justice’s Sanctuary Promise hotline at 1-844-924-STAY/1844-6-AMPARO or report online at SanctuaryPromise.

Hess, underway. After Hess’s presentation, Olson explained her thinking on the matter. Olson explained that in the week prior to the meeting she had been asked to approve the program and that she had been hesitant for two reasons.

First, Olson said that recently announced cuts to crime victims’ assistance funding (see article on front page) made her question the

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logic of directing funding to help people avoid interactions with the criminal justice system while leaving victims underserved through cuts elsewhere. Olson said that she often felt she was the only person standing up for victims in court and public meetings and that she was generally opposed to the idea.

Second, Olson said that she felt she did not have enough information about the program to give her approval, after not participating in the second working group after an officer-led deflection program was decided against in February.

Olson said that when she was initially approached, she felt that the timeline to approve the program was too compressed and she did not feel she had the time to adequately review information and that she was not interested in being a rubber stamp.

Beyond that concern, Olson said that she was also worried that the program could provide an opportunity for law enforcement officers to circumvent the criminal justice process and keep her office in the dark on certain cases.

Olson said that if she was going to approve the plan, she would want to be involved in the planning process and working group meetings going forward.

Tillamook Police Chief Nick Troxel assured Olson that his officers would not use the program to circumvent the criminal justice system. Troxel clarified that while officers would be making referrals, they would occur in situations where they, or other first responders, encountered somebody who needed help, not in response to a crime.

Troxel said that the goal of the program was to help people get help before they were in crisis or committed a crime and that he believed the program was feasible, which was why he had volunteered to participate.

Hess and Bell both apologized to Olson for not providing more frequent updates or involving her in the process and invited her to participate going forward.

Olson agreed, asking that her office also be provided with detailed data from the program, and said that as long as she did and was involved in the working group she would give her approval to the plan.

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AVALON HEIGHTS, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY as Grantor to MAT-

THEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTOR-

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BAR #01227, as trustee, in favor of VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 3/13/2024, recorded 3/15/2024, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2024-01054 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN:

418896/1S1030DC02800

418899/1S1030DC03100

418900/1S1030DC03200

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179176/1S1030DC00200 LOTS 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, AND TRACT A, COUGAR RIDGE, SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP L SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK, STATE OF OREGON, RECORDED JUNE 30, 2023 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2023-002846, TILLAMOOK COUNTY RECORDS; TOGETHER WITH THOSE ACCESS EASEMENTS AS DELINEATED ON SAID PLAT OF COUGAR RIDGE. Commonly known as: COUGAR RIDGE LOTS 4, 7-10 & TRACT A, OCEANSIDE, OR 97134 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 and no appointments of a successor trustee have been made, 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: Not applicable due to loan maturity TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $1,149,569.83 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REINSTATEMENT WILL NOT BE AN OPTION AT THIS TIME, AS THE ENTIRE BALANCE OF THE DEBT IS OWED AND DUE. 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 loan has matured and all balances due under the terms of the promissory note dated 3/13/2024 have not been paid, including the balance of principal and interest, along with late charges, foreclosure fees and costs, any legal fees, and/or advances that have become due. 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 11/13/2025 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook OR 97141 County of TILLAMOOK, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the

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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 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 AVALON HEIGHTS LLC

41901 OLD HWY 30 ASTORIA, OR 97103 WILLIAM HUGHES

41901 OLD HWY 30 ASTORIA, OR 97103 For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.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 irregulari-

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ties 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 Beneficia-

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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-25-1015991BB Dated: 7/2/2025 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0249183

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HH25-410 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 2572270 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by WILLIAM KNOKE as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EAGLE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 6/5/2007, recorded 6/14/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-004915, Deed of Trust re-recorded on 5/28/2025 as instrument no. 2025-02148, in mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: LOT 23 AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT 20, BLOCK 14, CONE’S SUBDIVISION OF CONE AND MCCOY’S ADDITION TO BAY CITY, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 7900 NINETEENTH STREET BAY CITY, OREGON 97107 The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 77794 1 R1S102CA03818 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 7/1/2024, 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: 7/1/2024 Total of past due payments: $11,132.15 Late Charges: $337.09 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,482.15 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,898.00 Total necessary to cure; $14,849.39 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: $28,493.49 Said sale shall be held at the hour of 10:00 AM on 10/31/2025 in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: At the front entrance to the Tillamook Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, in the city of Tillamook, county of Tillamook, Oregon 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: 06/12/2024 ZBS Law, LLP Dirk Schouten, OSB#115153 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4846126

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HH25-411 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE. On 09-02-2025 at the hour of 10:30 AM at the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, 5995 Long Prairie Road, in the City of Tillamook, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the residential real property commonly known as 250 S. Carmel Ave. Manzanita, Or 97130. Michael J. Brennan, an individual and Suzanne Brennan, an individual, is Plaintiff v. Paul Brennan, an individual, Barbara Brennan as Trustee of the Brennan Living Trust dated 4-13-2007, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. For legal description and more information on this sale go to:www.oregonsheriffssales.org

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HH25-426 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/2/2025. The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2019 HOND 4D VIN = 19XZE4F19KE029846. Amount due on lien $29490.40. Reputed owner(s) QUINN CONNELL WYATT HILL FIBRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

8/19/25 8/26/25

HH25-427 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/2/2025. The sale

will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2024 SUBA LL VIN = JTMABABA3RA083148.

Amount due on lien $29379.60. Reputed owner(s) CHERYL DEE

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HH25-429 INVITATION TO BID: Abandoned properties of Jimmy Dean Meisch, Sr., and Teddy Ray Merrill. For Sale, a 1981 Freedom/Skyline manufactured home, Serial No. 03950384P, HUD No. ORE 084896, Home ID No. 235848 (the “Home”), and a 1999 Toyota Camry, Vehicle Id No. 4T1BG22K8XU895198, Title No. 1726268518, OR Plate No. 606JSD (the “Vehicle”). The Home and the Vehicle are located at Idaville Trailer Park, 7475 Alderbrook Rd, Space 12, Tillamook, OR 97141. The Home and the Vehicle are being sold on an “as is” and “with all faults” basis. This will be a private sale. The minimum bid that will be accepted is $9,483.85 Potential purchaser will be responsible to pay any back property taxes that are not included in the above sale price. If potential purchaser wishes to keep the Home at the Park, they must apply and be approved for occupancy. If not, the Home and the Vehicle must be removed from the Park within 30 days upon purchase. Additionally, the potential purchaser will be responsible for applying for the title change of the Home and the Vehicle once the sale is concluded. We will accept sealed written bids until Friday, August 29, 2025. Please call Jay Teninty at 503-842-5005 for appointment to see the home. Please submit sealed bids to William D. Miner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 560 SW 10th Ave, Suite 700, Portland, Oregon 97205.

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HH25-430 TILLAMOOK COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEER, ARCHITECT OR LAND SURVEYOR MILL CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENTS. INITIAL ADVERTISEMENT DATE: August 18, 2025. Notice is hereby given that Tillamook County is seeking design and construction engineering services for the replacement of two existing fish passage barriers (culverts) at Mill Creek (AOP 1137) and Mill Creek Tributary B (AOP 1106) under Brickyard Road in Tillamook County. It is anticipated that Mill Creek will become a bridge and Mill Creek Tributary B will become a box culvert or similar structure. The project is partially funded with a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Aquatic Organism Passage Grant. Limited funds are available for professional services. The project is to be designed to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) standards with appropriate variances due to location and traffic. The anticipated value of the contract resulting from this request for proposal (RFP) is estimated to be less than three hundred and eighty thousand dollars ($380,000). All work specified shall be awarded to one (1) consultant only. The RFP documents may be viewed at Tillamook County Public Works’ Office, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, local time. The proposal documents may be obtained electronically, at no charge, by emailing Nicole Baldwin at nicole. baldwin@tillamookcounty.gov or may be purchased at a pre-paid cost of fifty dollars ($50), payable only by check or money order to Tillamook County Public Works. (Allow two (2) workdays for reproduction of plans prior to them being mailed out to requesting contractors.) Each prospective proposer must provide full company name, address, contact name, phone and e-mail address at the time of request. Proposals will be received until, but not after, 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Tillamook County Public Works’ Office, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. Proposals that are received after the closing time, regardless of the postmark, will not be accepted for any reason and will be returned to the addressee unopened. Delivery to an office other than the office identified above is not acceptable.

8/26/25

HH25-432 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK. In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY ANN SANDERS, Deceased. Case No. 25PB06264. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LAWRENCE SANDERS has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against

the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Personal Representative, MARY ANN SANDERS, at the address below, 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 attorneys for the personal representative. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL

HH25-433 PUBLIC NOTICE:

Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct an 200-foot self-support telecommunications tower. The site is located near 4600 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, Tillamook County, Oregon 97141. (Lat/Long: 45° 34’ 56.75” N / -123° 33’ 15.27” W). Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Terracon Consultants, Inc., Attn: Laura Kasan, 15080 A Circle, Omaha, NE 68144, 402-330-2202, laura. kasan@terracon.com.

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HH25-435 NOTICE OF JOINT

MEETING. NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue District (District) will hold a joint meeting of its District Board and its Local Contract Review Board regarding a proposed design build alternative contracting exemption on September 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at 36375 Highway 101 N., Nehalem, Oregon. The meeting may be accessed via a Zoom Meeting. The Zoom Meeting ID is 875 7105 4633 and the Passcode is 527727. The proposed Resolution would exempt the District’s Solar Power Project from competitive bidding requirements and direct the use of request for proposals (RFP) and design-build alternative contracting methods. A public hearing for the purpose of taking comments on the District’s draft findings supporting the proposed alternative contracting method and use of an RFP will be held at the joint meeting only if requested in writing. To review proposed findings, request a hearing, or for questions, contact Fire Chief Frank Knight at (503) 368-7590 or f.knight@nbfrd. org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

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HH25-436 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-251016227-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, CATHERINE M. ESSARY AND BARBARA M. NAVARRE, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP. as Grantor to ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 12/14/2023, recorded 12/15/2023, in official records of TILLAMOOK County, Oregon and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2023-05477 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: R0123299 1S1025DD00500 LOT

5, BLOCK 5, R. R. HAYS ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OREGON, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK H, PAGE 572, DEED RECORDS, IN THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 1902 10TH ST, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141-3833 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: $20,632.85 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $335,503.02 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 1/1/2025, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee

will on 12/3/2025 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 CATHERINE ESSARY 1902 10TH ST TILLAMOOK, OR 97141-3833 Original Borrower BARBARA NAVARRE 1902 10TH ST TILLAMOOK, OR 97141-3833 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

Tillamook County Church Services

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m.

Food Pantry

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

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

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

Netarts

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

(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

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

cal 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-25-1016227BB Dated: 7/23/2025 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 #0249578

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HHH25-434 LEGAL NOTICE Draft Environmental Impact Statement and updated Draft Implementation Plan for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Endangered Species Act (ESA) Integration in Oregon Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Meetings.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and updated Draft Implementation Plan for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Endangered Species Act (ESA) Integration in Oregon. FEMA is analyzing potential changes to how the NFIP is implemented in the Oregon plan area to comply with the ESA and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). All Oregon counties are fully or partially within the boundaries of the area affected, except for Baker, Harney, Klamath, Lake, and Malheur Counties. Pursuant to 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA also gives notice under Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management and EO 11990, Wetland Protection since this action affects the floodplain or may affect wetlands in the project area. FEMA will host four public meetings and a virtual room [https://tinyurl.com/FEMA-NFIP]. Communities, agencies, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the Draft EIS and updated Draft Implementation Plan. Written comments must

be submitted during the comment period from August 22 to October 6, 2025.

The project website [https://www. fema.gov/about/organization/ region-10/oregon/nfip-esa-integration] contains the Draft EIS, the updated Draft Implementation Plan, other documents, information about public meetings, a link to a virtual room, and ways to comment.

Written comments may be submitted by email: fema-r10-ornfip-esa-integration@fema.dhs. gov; verbally at a public meeting; by online comment form: https:// tinyurl.com/FEMA-OR-EIS-Comment; by mail: NFIP OR-EIS, FEMA, Region 10, 130 - 228th Street SW, Bothell, WA 98021; or by fax: 425-775-7560 Attention: FEMA NFIP OR EIS. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and/or captioning will be available at the meetings.

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