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nual Kite Festival returned this past weekend, with flyers entertaining crowds of onlookers from September 12 to 14.

The festival, sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association, welcomed both professional and amateur fliers for a weekend of friendly competition and exhibitions. Throughout the weekend, participants took part in a variety of contests, including ones for the nicest kite, the kite that drags on the ground longest before becoming airborne and many more.

Vendors also set up at the city’s wayside, offering festivalgoers the chance to purchase kites of their own, with lessons also available for new fliers.

Wyden focuses on healthcare in town hall

In his 1,135th town hall, held at the Officers’ Mes at the Port of Tillamook Bay on September 5, Senator Ron Wyden responded to questions posed by constituents concerned about a range of issues from federal intervention in Oregon to his stance on Israel.

Focus returned repeatedly to healthcare policy, with questioners asking about cuts to Medicare funding passed in Republicans’ recent budget bill and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior’s impacts on public health. Wyden pointed to a confrontation with Kennedy the previous day about vaccines as a model for pushing back against the secretary and said that he would continue to fight for Americans’ access to insurance.

“We’re not going to let him or

anyone else, Democrat or Republican, turn back the clock on healthcare in America,” Wyden said. The town hall drew a considerable crowd and most of the questions focused on Wyden and other congressional Democrats’ response to various policies being advanced by President Donald Trump. Anxiety about healthcare bubbled to the top repeatedly, with Wyden reassuring attendees that he would do everything in his power to protect funding for Medicare and Medicaid and push to increase that funding with taxes on the wealthy. “I’m trying to make sure we’re doing everything we can to protect people to the greatest extent possible,” Wyden said, “and if I have my way, we’re going to start rolling some of the tax breaks back for the affluent and get that money for healthcare.”

Kiwanda Longboard Classic returns

Javadi discusses party switch

Following growing frustration with his party’s lack of support, Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in the first week of September.

In an interview with the Headlight Herald, discussing the decision to change parties, Javadi said that Republicans’ steadfast opposition to working on a solution for transportation in the recent special legislative session was the deciding factor, confirming a feeling that the party was not interested in finding solutions.

“Well, I had enough, honestly,” Javadi said, “I was frustrated with what had been pretty consistent opposition from my own party to do things for the north coast or Oregon that I thought were reasonable solutions to problems we were having and it wasn’t just that they disagreed on principle, they disagreed for reasons I thought were bad, for politics.” Javadi grew up in a home where politics were not discussed much, and he said that he admired Ronald Reagan as a child, was a fan of Bill Clinton aside from his personal indiscretions and thought, at the time, that George W. Bush did a good job of responding to the September 11 attacks.

Competitors and spectators from across the western United States and Canada are set to descend on Pacific City this weekend for the 26th annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic on September 20 and 21.

Jeff Mollencop, the owner of Moment Surf Company who has been hosting the event for the past 15 years, said that the contest has become a staple for the local and surfing communitas and that he is impressed by the turnout every year.

“The Ledbetters created something really special, and it’s been carrying on for all these years,” Mollencop said, “and it always amazes me how much joy and fun people have at this event, and they make it their own.”

The classic started in 1998, when local surf shop owners Bob and Michelle Ledbetter hosted the inaugural event in the waters off Pacific City. After the Ledbetters moved to Costa Rica in the mid-2000s, Brian Bates, who took over their surf shop also ran the classic for five years.

As Mitt Romney became nationally prominent during his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, Javadi said that he was drawn to Romney’s willingness to work with people from both sides of the aisle to find solutions, citing his work on health insurance as Massachusetts Governor, leading him to join the Republican party around 2012. While Javadi was not excited about Donald Trump’s performance in his first term as president, when he decided to run for office in 2021, he stuck with the Republican Party, hoping it had been a blip.

“I honestly ran as a Republican because I identified with who Mitt Romney was,” Javadi said. “I didn’t think Donald Trump was coming back into office, I wasn’t super thrilled with the way his first four years went, and I wanted to see the Republican Party return to those ideals that I thought made for a nice balance in politics and they continued to just move further away ever since.”

Javadi said that his frustration with the Oregon Republican Party really started this year, with the biggest conflict arising over his proposed reform to the state’s transient lodging tax (TLT) split to allow counties to use more of the funds for non-touristrelated purposes. As he worked

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to advance the bill, which was staunchly opposed by the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, Javadi said that party leaders asked him to withdraw it, even threatening him with a primary challenge or withdrawal of fundraising support.

Uncowed, Javadi pushed ahead, eventually pushing the bill through committee after a failed vote and out of the house before it eventually failed to pass out of a senate committee.

Through that process, Javadi said that he was consistently opposed by his party members, with only one eventually voting for the bill in the house, but pleasantly surprised to receive support from Democratic legislators, who believed in the policy.

“They wanted to solve things; they didn’t care that I was in the opposite party and our values lined up,” Javadi said.

Friction was not limited to the transportation bill though, as Javadi said that throughout the session party leadership pressured him to oppose a series of bills that he believed would benefit his constituents. From a bill supporting dialysis in rural communities to one extending a state program to support rural hospitals and another renewing a Medicaid provider tax, time and again Javadi said he found himself at odds with his party and asked to go against what he believed was the district’s best interest.

“It was frustrating to see the party not care about what the impacts and the consequences of the policy decisions would be, especially for our community,” Javadi said. “I can’t look my community in the eyes

thinking that I’m just playing politics with your lives, with your money, with your livelihoods because I’m interested in taking the safe route or protecting my seat for the long game.”

The tension also extended to misgivings about the direction of the Republican party on a national level since Donald Trump’s reelection, which alarmed Javadi. “I don’t like to use some of the stronger adjectives because I don’t want to get into fear mongering, but it feels authoritarian, it feels like something that could lead to tyranny if there weren’t the right checks and balances,” Javadi said. “We’re ignoring the constitution when it suits us in the Republican Party, and it’s like, no, I’m opposed to that.”

to pay for regular maintenance, slashed public transit funding and still left a hole in the department’s budget. While he is not a fan of raising taxes, Javadi said that he felt the impacts of a six-cent gas tax raise, which would cost average Oregon families between two and three dollars a month, would be less severe than major cuts to maintenance and repair funding.

“I was frustrated with what had been pretty consistent opposition from my own party to do things for the north coast or Oregon that I thought were reasonable solutions to problems we were having and it wasn’t just that they disagreed on principle, they disagreed for reasons I thought were bad, for politics.”

The disagreements on freespeech issues also extended to the Oregon Republican Party when Javadi, who has a homosexual son, was asked to oppose a bill making it harder to ban books in schools, which he went on to support, and another memorializing black drag performers in the state.

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“I was just picturing in my head, you’ve got this single mom or maybe it’s a young family starting to work a job, they need to get up to Tillamook to work at their job but now Highway 101’s blocked with the landslide,” Javadi said about a potential major storm impacting travel in the county. “So, now it’s not $2.50 they’re going to miss because gas costs more, they couldn’t get to their job and make hundreds of dollars of wages for the day.”

After the legislative session ended in June, Javadi began seriously mulling the possibility of switching parties, discussing it with family and friends, but the decision was finalized when the Republican Party’s stance on road infrastructure emerged in the leadup to the Labor Day special session.

Javadi said that he was opposed to the Republican proposal that would have gutted the Oregon Department of Transportation’s major road repair fund

Ultimately, Javadi voted for the bill on Labor Day despite serious pressure from party leaders and negative feedback from some constituents and filed the paperwork to switch parties the next day.

Javadi repeatedly stressed that he did not view the switch as having any impact on his commitment to serving all his constituents, whether they be Republican, Democrat or unaffiliated. Javadi said that while he believes Republican voters wanted the same things he does in terms of health and prosperity for themselves, their families and communi-

ties, party leadership has become little more than an obstructionist force against Democrats.

“It felt as though it didn’t matter how good the idea is or what the problem was we were trying to solve, if the other party had blessed it, we were going to use it against them and we were going to fight it,” Javadi said. “We’d come up with whatever reason we could to make it look like it was a bad idea, all with the intention of just winning an election, maintaining power, controlling the news cycle, and I think that’s unfortunate because I don’t think Republicans are bad people.”

Javadi plans to run in the Democratic primary next May and said that so far feedback on his decision has been overwhelmingly positive and surprisingly voluminous, coming from across the nation and even several places abroad.

Javadi said that while the move seemed to have resonated with people, for him, it had been as simple as seeing that Democrats aligned with his values and were working to get things done for Oregonians.

“The Democratic Party is not perfect, neither am I, neither is any of us, but that’s beside the point,” Javadi said. “They want to defend those institutional values and constitutional norms and get things done, and that’s why I got into politics, so it’s easy.”

Javadi said that he also expects he will be given more latitude to disagree with party positions in the Democratic caucus and that he intends to maintain his style of working with whoever is willing to address problems facing the north coast.

“I think every legislator needs to feel like they’ve got that type of authority and autonomy to do what’s right based on how they see the problem,” Javadi said, “and the Democratic Party, in my opinion, gives their members more flexibility to do that.”

something that is grounded in anything other than he has never cared for Portland.”

Concerns about Ken-

nedy’s impact on access to reproductive care for women and vaccine recommendations was another recurrent theme among the questioners. Wyden said that at a hearing the previous day he had pushed Kennedy on his anti-vaccine stances, with several Republican colleagues also expressing concern, and argued that this type of pointed questioning was a model for future interactions with Kennedy.

“The whole idea is to use what happened yesterday as a kind of trampoline to get more discussion about what we really want, which is a safe vaccine program,” Wyden said.

Wyden pledged that he would also continue to support legislation promoting women’s right to make reproductive health choices and that he believed the Democratic party should focus on promoting healthcare for all and better access to mental healthcare to bounce back from the defeat in 2024 elections.

Wyden also addressed concerns about Trump’s deployment of federal agencies and the United States military to cities after recent events in Washington D.C., saying that he thought there was no legal basis for the actions, which he argued were based on Trump’s personal distaste for certain cities.

“Obviously, there is a legal foundation for when you can have federal facilities and federal operations in a place like Oregon; I don’t see any evidence that that legal foundation has been met,” Wyden said. “I think this is about provocation, this is not about posse comitatus, this is not

Several questioners asked Wyden about his stance on federal timber harvests considering Trump’s recent moves to increase logging on federal lands. In response, Wyden defended his record of helping to pass the Secure Rural Schools Act in 2000, which has helped rural counties replace lost timber revenues but has not currently been renewed, threatening that funding.

On Israel, Wyden said that he believed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the biggest issue and that seeing him removed from power was the most important step towards a two-state solution, which Wyden supports. Wyden said that he is in favor of sanctioning officials in Netanyahu’s government and the Israeli military who make it more difficult to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza but said that he did not think withdrawing military aid was appropriate because of the danger of a potential Hamas resurgence.

“I believe the hardest part of this is separating out Benjamin Netanyahu from Israel,” Wyden said. “The vast majority of Israelis I know, and I know many, they disagree with Benjamin

Netanyahu too, they want him out, but they also want to know that they aren’t going to be abandoned in the world because if this is not done well and carefully, what will happen is the second it’s done, Hamas will go back and do what they did in October 2023.”

Wyden also said that he would continue to use his position on the Senate Finance Committee to push for the release of additional files on Jeffrey Epstein, saying that he hoped to follow the money through financial institutions to uncover the truth of Epstein’s human trafficking dealings with associates.

Finally, Wyden pledged that he would fight for the continuation of vote by mail in Oregon after Trump has taken aim at the practice in recent weeks after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin who criticized it. “I want everybody to know that as long as I am your senior United States senator, we aren’t going to give an inch, not an inch, in terms of abandoning our vote by mail,” Wyden said. “It’s a good thing, it’s the right thing, it’s worked and it’s made a difference, and we’re not giving it up to Vladimir Putin.”

Following Bates’s departure, a group of locals hosted the event for a year before Mollencop opened Moment Surf Company in 2011 and assumed leadership of the competition. Mollencop started surfing growing up in Virginia Beach and had long been coming to Pacific City since moving to Oregon and seized the opportunity to open a shop when Seven Surfboards shut.

“I’ve had a home hear for over 20 years, I was coming here really regularly and then saw when Brian was leaving and the opportunity to open up a shop was there, that’s when I was able to do it,” Mollencop said.

Each year, 240 surfers compete in the classic, which is run by more than 30 volunteers who take care of everything from registration to judging.

There are eight divisions for men and women, ranging from those for small children who surf with their parents to those for surfers 60 and older.

Last year, a decade-long initiative to raise funds to build a skate park in Pacific City was completed, with the classic raising $180,000 in total to support the twophase project. Mollencop said that funds raised by the classic would still be donated to support maintenance at the park but that with the project complete, the contest would again take center stage.

“We’ve scaled back, we used to do a silent auction, and we did a coast craft brew fest, all these different things to raise money for the skate park,” Mollencop said. “But now that that goal is met, we’re switching just to focus in on the actual competition.”

With the county’s upgrades to the Cape Kiwanda parking lot also complete, this year the classic will be headquartered in Pelican Brewing’s banquet room, with registration and a welcome dinner, open

to the public, on Friday evening. Competition will begin bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday and continue until 4 or 4:30 p.m. depending on light conditions, before resuming at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and concluding by the same time.

First, second and third place finishers in each division will receive trophies, while prizes from surf companies and local businesses will also be awarded.

Mollencop said that the weekend is always busy but also fun, as competitors, many of whom book their accommodations for the next year’s contest in the weeks following the current year’s, have made the competition a fixture in Pacific City.

“We just put the contest on,” Mollencop said, “it’s everybody doing their own thing that makes it so special, and we just try to do our best to put the bones together, so they have an opportunity to compete and have fun.”

County officials urge public to comment on biological opinion

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

With the public comment period on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s changes to its flood insurance plan open, Tillamook County commissioners and Community Development Director Sarah Absher are urging residents to submit comment in favor of a no-change alternative.

Absher appeared at the commissioners’ meeting on September 10, updating the

board on progress on the decades-long process that threatens to stymie development in areas of special flood hazard across Oregon, with major potential impacts for Tillamook County. Work on updating the requirements for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood insurance program has been ongoing since a 2009 lawsuit by the Audubon Society, which claimed that FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

was harming coho salmon in Oregon in violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

FEMA commissioned the National Marine Fisheries Service to investigate the claim and in 2016, the fisheries service released a biological opinion saying that the flood insurance plan was causing an illegal take of coho, other anadromous fish species and orca whales. This meant that FEMA needed to update the requirements of partner governments in the

flood insurance plan to comply with federal statute.

But that work was delayed, first by a 2016 suit against FEMA by Oregonians for Floodplain Protection and then by a 2018 congressional delay of three years passed by former Congressman Peter Defazio. When the implementation stay expired in 2021, progress resumed on updating the program, with a proposal for updates released in 2023.

The biological opinion called for the program to update the ordinances for building in flood plains to achieve zero net loss in three areas of floodplain functionality that help preserve fish habitat: flood storage, water quality and riparian vegetation.

Under the new rules, any projects proposed in the 100year floodplain would have to include mitigation efforts that would lead to no loss in any of the three fish habitat functions to receive building permits. Since FEMA is a federal agency and not allowed to make land use laws, it falls on the localities it partners with in the flood insurance program to implement the new standards.

Localities in Oregon that do not come into compliance with those requirements will be excluded from the NFIP and could also risk FEMA funding in response to natural disasters.

Last December, under pressure from FEMA to update codes to comply with the biological opinion while NEPA reviews were ongoing, county commissioners instead chose to require proposed developments in

areas of special flood hazard to submit a letter from a certified biologist saying that the proposed project would cause no take of endangered species.

Since then, Absher has continued representing the county in the ongoing NEPA review process being led by FEMA, which is gauging the social, environmental and economic impacts of the proposed changes to development codes. Public comment on three alternatives is now being accepted through October 6.

The three alternatives include a no-action alterna

tive and two options that would allow counties and cities to choose from among four paths to come into compliance with the no-netloss standard put forward in the biological opinion, with one exempting projects that complete federal permitting from that requirement, and the other not.

The four pathways for coming into compliance under the latter two options are adopting FEMA’s model ordinance, showing that a jurisdiction’s current ordinances meet no-net-loss standards, developing a customized community plan to meet the standards or pursuing an alternative means of compliance with the endangered species act outside of the FEMA process. Absher said that in the current public comment period, FEMA is soliciting feedback on which of the three alternatives would be preferable and the impacts each would have on communities.

As part of her presentation, Absher shared data showing that if no-net-loss standards were adopted, building a 1,500 square foot home with a 20-by-40foot driveway in an area of special flood hazard would require .26 acres for mitigation to offset the loss in floodplain storage capacity. Absher said that this would increase costs by around 10% if mitigation could be accomplished on the same property and around 30% if it had to be undertaken at another property, with similar cost impacts for agricultural and industrial development, but that with the average urban lot in Tillamook just .17 acres, she feared many properties would become undevelopable.

Absher stressed that by FEMA’s definition development includes road building, dredging, fencing, excavation, paving, pier building, storage of equipment and building utility infrastructure in the floodplain, posing a serious threat to the ability to repair and improve infrastructure, businesses and homes across the county.

The updates would also include requirements that any trees removed from properties be replaced by between three and five trees on the same property or six to ten elsewhere and increase setback requirements for waterways from 15 to 50 feet to 170.

Implementing the changes would also be a costly process, with Absher estimating that it would cost between $100,000 and $200,000 for each city and county in the state to implement, with 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties impacted and no financial assistance offered by FEMA. There would also be ongoing monitoring costs for local governments as well as maintenance costs for property openers relating to mitigation efforts that could range from $2,500 annually for onsite mitigation projects to $7,400 for offsite.

Following the public comment period, FEMA will conclude the NEPA process and send a letter informing jurisdictions of their decision, at which point governments will have 18 months to update their codes.

Absher said that given the drastic impact such changes would have across Tillamook County, she was urging residents to submit public comment, with online, mail and meeting options accessible through floodplainprotection. org. Per Absher, comments should focus on the potential impacts of the alternatives to residents, opinions on which alternative FEMA should select and why, and any new information or data that would change the analysis.

Absher said that a large number of public comments could impact FEMA’s choice among the alternatives or garner the attention of members of Oregon’s congressional delegation who could intervene.

Commissioners Erin Skaar, Paul Fournier and Mary Faith Bell all thanked Absher for her presentation and said that they would share a link to her presentation and the commenting options on the main page of the county’s website to make it easier for residents to find. Each of the commissioners also said that they encouraged citizens to support alternative one, the no-change alternative that would leave the county’s current development codes in effect.

Skaar said that while this option would not meet the requirements of the endangered species act, supporting it would send the message to FEMA that the other two options presented were not feasible for the county and hopefully encourage them to look for an alternate path forward.

Finally, Absher gave an update on Oregonians for Floodplain Protection’s battle against the updates, which is unfolding simultaneously. Absher said that the group had been in touch with members of Oregon’s congressional delegation, who have been listening, and that she hopes to see movement on that front soon.

A lawsuit filed last year opposing the requirements is also still wending its way through the legal system, with Absher saying that she expected to see progress on that front this fall.

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Thank you, Tillamook Coliseum

I was delighted to have the opportunity, last week, to watch the 50th anniversary of the movie classic ‘Jaws’ at our hometown Tillamook. Coliseum Theater. This beautiful theatre, with friendly, knowledgeable staff and theatre aesthetics that one would hope for in a classic space, helped make this movie viewing a truly unforgettable time.

Like many, I’ve watched this movie on the television

via VHS tape, DVD, blue ray, and yet seeing it for the first time on the big screen made me see and feel the movie in a completely new light. Even scenes that I know so well, when shown on the big screen, made me jump, while the squeamish and horrific scenes were all that more intense. Thank you, Tillamook Coliseum Theatre, for the experience.

Nicola Meeks Bay City, OR

MEDICAL MINUTE

Breaking the Silence on Hearing Health in Tillamook County

Daniele J RUHTER AU, Audiologist Adventist Health Tillamook

In a place like Tillamook County, where community means everything, good hearing is more than a health issue; it’s a connection to the people and world around us. Yet hearing loss often goes unnoticed or untreated, even though it affects more people than many realize.

Roughly 15% of American adults report some level of hearing difficulty. That means hundreds of your neighbors are living with hearing loss right now, whether they know it or not. And as we age, the likelihood increases significantly. More than half of adults over 75 experience disabling hearing loss. On average, people of all ages wait 7 to 10 years after first noticing symptoms before seeking treatment.

Why does this matter?

Because untreated hearing loss doesn’t just make it harder to follow conversations or enjoy your favorite music. It can lead to social withdrawal, depression, and even cognitive decline. In fact, studies show that hearing loss is strongly linked to increased risk of dementia, especially when left untreated.

Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears, is another condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Often caused by noise exposure or age-related changes, tinnitus can be incredibly disruptive to daily life. Fortunately, audiologists are trained to help manage and reduce its impact.

The good news is that we now have modern, effective

treatments for hearing loss. Today’s hearing aids are discreet, smart, and highly customizable. We also offer tinnitus therapies, cochlear implants for severe hearing loss, and preventive care options such as custom hearing protection. Hearing health doesn’t just affect older adults. Kids and young adults in our community can also experience hearing issues due to noise exposure or frequent ear infections. That’s why early testing and intervention are so important.

I encourage everyone in Tillamook County to consider a hearing check-up, especially if you’ve noticed signs like needing to turn up the TV or asking others to repeat themselves. Like annual vision or dental appointments, hearing evaluations should be part of routine care.

Also, remember noiseinduced hearing loss is 100% preventable. Use hearing protection around loud equipment, concerts, or hunting. In our small community, staying connected is vital. When hearing fades, so can those connections. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Help is available, and it can change lives. Let’s break the silence, starting with one conversation, one test, and one step toward better hearing.

GUEST COLUMN

Let’s talk Tillamook: Understanding the future of the Oregon Health Plan

By DR. TIM BORMAN Semi-retired Physician

Q: What is Medicaid, and how does it work in Oregon?

A: Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps cover medical costs for people with limited income. In Oregon, it’s called the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). OHP serves children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and elderly adults. Currently, the federal government pays about 76% of the cost, and Oregon pays about 24%.

Q: How does Medicaid differ from Medicare?

A: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older, as well as some younger people with disabilities. Unlike OHP, Medicare has the same rules across all states and typically requires participants to pay premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. Medicare generally does not cover long-term nursing home care. That gap is filled by OHP, which pays for services for about 60% of nursing home residents in Oregon.

Q: How many people rely on OHP in Oregon and here in Tillamook?

A: Across the state, 59%

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of children and 34% of adults are covered. Nearly half of all births in Oregon are paid for through OHP. Here in Tillamook County, about 8,000–8,500 people—roughly one-third of the population— are enrolled.

Q: Who qualifies for OHP?

A: Eligibility depends on income, family size, and health status. For example, a family of four with an annual income below about $43,000 may qualify. OHP is designed to help people who might not otherwise afford health insurance.

Q: What changes are coming to OHP?

A: Beginning January 2027, Oregon will receive less federal Medicaid funding. That means fewer services and fewer people eligible for OHP. Rural areas like Tillamook are expected to feel the cuts hardest. Without insurance, people often delay care until it becomes urgent, leading to worse outcomes and much higher costs. For example, an urgent care visit might cost $150–$250, while an ER visit for the same condition could be $1,500–$3,000. If small hospitals can’t keep up, some may close. Eric Swanson, president of Adventist Health Tillamook, notes that 35% of the hospital’s patients rely on OHP. He warns that cuts will be “devastating to people on Medicaid.”

Q: What about the new work requirement?

A: Also in 2027, most OHP members ages 19–64 will have to document at least 80 hours of work per month (or prove exemption) to keep coverage. While 71% of OHP members already work, many who don’t are elderly or disabled. The online reporting system may create barriers, especially for rural residents with limited internet access.

Q: What can people do now?

A: If you think you may qualify for OHP, it’s best to apply before December 2026, when enrollment will likely become more complicated. Visit the Oregon Health Plan website or contact the Tillamook County Community Health Center for help applying.

Editor’s Note

Let’s Talk Tillamook is a community series that shares how federal policies affect our lives in Tillamook County. This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Tim Borman, a semi-retired local physician, on what changes to Medicaid mean for our community. Listen to the full interview at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YM-B9Kbuh90

In last week’s column, I mentioned that the walls and ceiling of the main room in the Barbara Bennett Community Center had been painted by intrepid volunteers. But I neglected to add that the painting project necessitated moving that week’s tai ji exercise class to the beach. Nine of us flaunted our form in front of cormorants and seagulls, who seemed happy to have us there. Footing was a little tricky on the soft sand and a bee or two buzzed around us, but we enjoyed the fresh air and the ocean view. The same group that meets in Cape Meares on Tuesday mornings, 10:30–11:30 a.m., is also invited to meet at the

Do you love to hear or sing Christmas music? Hats off to Ronald Watson and his wife Linda, of Hebo, who are practicing for two holiday performances. The first is with their own church congregation. Their second set of practices it turns out, is with Bay Ocean Community Choir, which welcomes partici-

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basketball court in Netarts for tai ji practice lessons on Friday mornings at the same time. Feel free to join us. Or, if you would rather try yoga, those sessions are held on Tuesdays from 9–10 a.m. at our community center. Salmon season is off and running. Several fishermen

in Cape Meares have already landed fall fish, and no one seems discouraged by having to go over the Loop Road to reach the Memaloose boat launch during the closure of Bayocean Road. Don’t forget that the wild coho season has now started: Sept. 10-Oct. 26 in the Tillamook Basin on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday only (maximum one daily/three for the season). Tight lines.

Get ready. October 16, one month from today, is the Great Oregon ShakeOut. This is an annual exercise to practice earthquake/tsunami preparedness. At 10:16 a.m. that day, pretend a mega earthquake has struck. Drop, cover and hold on until the

“shaking” stops, then get your grab ’n go bag and head for your tsunami assembly site. We have eight assembly sites here in Cape Meares; if you are unaware of which is yours, find out by visiting https://capemeares.org/emergency-preparedness/mapyour-neighborhood/. Evacuate on foot, as roads after a mega quake will likely be impassable due to road damage or fallen trees and power lines. Once you are at your assembly site, your neighborhood captain will give you further instructions. Evacuating helps ensure your safety and access to critical supplies such as water, shelter, food, and communication tools that have been assembled in

advance by the Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corps (CMEVC). Help us practice emergency preparedness here in Cape Meares on October 16. This Saturday, September 20, offers a follow-up to the “Aging With Grace” series of presentations held in Cape Meares earlier this year. Margo Lalich from the North Coast End of Life Collective will once again join us, this time leading a workshop on patient advocacy. The session will begin at 10 a.m. that day in the Barbara Bennett Community Center. Please join us if this topic is pertinent to you and your loved ones. I have asked her to create storage bags for mahogany

table leaves, make a carrying case for a hot casserole, reduce the dimensions of a king-size duvet cover to fit an oversize queen comforter, fix the inside lining torn out of a rain jacket, shorten and lengthen clothing, alter a dress for a wedding…no matter what sewing project I have given her, Valerie Makinster has come through with flying colors. Valerie is a seamstress operating out of her home on Bewley Creek Road. If you have mending, hemming, alterations, letterman patches, zipper repair or custom projects you would like expert help with, I highly recommend contacting Valerie at 503-812-3361. You will not be disappointed.

pants from the community, without auditions. Their next performance, “A Tillamook Christmas,” is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at Tillamook United Methodist Church. My readers who are interested in performing, should search “Bay Ocean Community Chorus” online. Other readers may wish to join me in saving the date on our December calendars. Tillamook United

Methodist Church is located at 3808 12th Street (east of Tillamook High School) at the south end of downtown Tillamook.

Remember that South County’s own Nestucca, Neskowin, Sand Lake Watersheds Council will host their “Annual Meeting” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7 at the Pelican Pub. They’ll discuss accomplishments of the past year- completed, ongoing and upcoming proj-

ects- and recognize “amazing partners and volunteers.”

Fish Habitat Restoration Biologist Derek Wiley from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will present the program and refreshments will be available for purchase. The address is 33180 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. There is free parking in the pub’s lot.

and it’s open to anyone age 19 and older.

A movie night is planned to start at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19 at South Tillamook County Library. Showing will be “E.T., The Extra-terrestrial,” a film about a boy and his special bond with an alien from another planet. “E.T.” is rated PG for language and mild thematic elements. Saturday morning fun for the whole family is planned there starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20.

Kiawanda Community Center (KCC) serves senior lunches at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (September 16) and Wednesdays (September 17) weekly for $3 each. (Others may partake for $6.) They also host Bingo from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays, weekly. My source describes buy-in as low as $5 with cash prizes awarded to winners in several categories. The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. Poets and poetry lovers of all ages are invited to listen to and/or read a poem at a South Tillamook County Library’s Poetry Reading starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. An adult coloring hour happens there on Wednesday. It’s planned for 5-6 p.m. on September 17

South Tillamook County Library hosts a story time at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (September 24 and October 14). All ages are welcome. Story time includes “reading and singing and moving about.” The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City.

Our community calendar advertises a Nesko Woman’s Club meeting this Friday, but no word has reached the Fencepost inbox to verify this or to add details. Traditionally, the philanthropic group, which welcomes any woman residing within the Nestucca School District boundary, gathers on the third Wednesday monthly between September and May. It’s likely that they’ll meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19 at Kiawanda Community Center. There will be a catered lunch, a business meeting, and a program.

Happy birthday this week to- Rylee Armstrong, Eric Carver, Joe Coloma, Danielle Green, Aaron “Bear Hagerty, Eric “Hawk” Hagerty, Karen Hunt, Dave Park, Donna Scheese and Logan Thomas.

Pacific City meeting to discuss dike at Sitka Sedge

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will host a townhall meeting 3 p.m. Friday, October 3 at Kiawanda Community Center to discuss the proposed setback dike to replace the one at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area.

OPRD and its partner, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, are designing a proposed setback dike to replace the tide control function of the existing dike, which has been failing. This meeting will update the community on the progress of that planning, which is moving forward.

The informational meeting will be held in person at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive in Pacific City and include a presentation and time for questions. For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, it will be livestreamed via webinar and recorded. Join the webinar at https://us06web.zoom. us/j/89208642216 or find a recording online afterward at OPRD’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCkqL6iVPBrfCTO27cNmCTwg. Visit the website to learn more about the project, including a fact page on the right-hand side.

OBITUARIES

Louise V. Christianson

Feb. 16, 1939 – Aug. 11, 2025

Louise Vitalis Christianson, Tillamook County’s whirlwind of compassion and enthusiasm for all things people, animals, good causes, and Mother Earth, was stilled by cancer the morning of Aug. 11, 2025, when she died at her home in Bayside Gardens. She was 86 years old.

Born Feb. 16, 1939, in Mishawaka, Ind., Louise worked at the family furniture store before heading west to San Francisco in the early 1960’s to work in the Finance and Investment field. When not managing money she volunteered for a variety of local causeswhales, rescue dogs, the library, Big Sisters, recycling, and the San Francisco Opera. She also competed in ballroom dancing. She once spent two weeks with a group navigating the Colorado River. Mother Earth was her cathedral, and she was known to hug trees with the same spirit she did her dogs and her friends. A camping trip to the Pacific Northwest sparked her interest in Oregon and prompted her move to Neahkahnie in 1994. In subsequent years she supported and got herself involved in a wide range of local causes -- all in betterment to the community. Those included the North County Food and Clothing Bank, Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Manza-Whee-Lem Kiwanis, Columbia River Keepers, Tillamook Animal Shelter, Animal Haven by

the Sea, Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, AARP, Salvation Army, Save The Redwoods, Doctors Without Borders, Environmental Defense Fund and any number of others. Louise’s garden was a riot of colors and showed her tender attention to the needs of the plants. This wasn’t easy on her steep Neahkahnie lot, but she even started a business called “Garden Babies” in her greenhouse there. When not outside with her flowers she enjoyed watching professional sports - particularly football and baseball. And then there were her dogs: Katie the Doberman; Mara the Malamute mix, and Zephyr the blue-eyed Husky. Louise purchased her spacious one-level Bayside Gardens home in 2015. Zephyr moved there too and loved the large, fenced yard. After Zephyr, Louise started adopting senior dogs that required extra attention: Gee Gee, Handsome Joe, and Cooper. She gave them all a good life.

Louise was predeceased by her brothers John and Robert. She is survived by her sisters Sr. Roberta Christianson of Donaldson, Ind., and Sr. Jean Christianson of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico; sister-in-law Jan Christianson of Mishawaka, Ind.; nieces Amy Jacoby and Jean Richards; nephews Jack, Patrick and Steve Christianson, and 13 great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a lot of good friends who will miss her.

Louise specifically did not want a memorial service to be held in her honor. Instead, she left instructions for a “Party.” In the coming months an appropriate time and place will be announced to mark the passing of a loving dynamo, who touched so many lives in her community.

Death Notices

Kenneth Dale Sisco died on Aug. 25, 2025. Kennith was born on May 19, 1952. Graveside Memorial service for Ken will be held at Beaver Cemetery on Saturday, Sep.t 20, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Immediately following the Graveside, there will be a Potluck at Beaver Fire Hall.

Jacob ‘Jake’ E. Lyons, 78, of Tillamook died on Sept. 9, 2025. Jacob was born on Aug. 19, 1947. At Jake’s request, no formal services will be held. Waud’s Funeral home is handling the arrangements.

Clerk’s office launches new Property Recording Alert Service

The Tillamook County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new Property Recording Alert Service, a free tool available to the public to help property owners stay informed about documents recorded in their name. This service, offered through the Clerk’s Office, allows homeowners to register their name and receive an email alert if a document is recorded in county property records matching that name. While the service does not prevent fraudulent transactions, it provides property owners with timely information so they can take action quickly if something unexpected is recorded. We have seen an increase in calls from residents concerned about potential property fraud, and this is one proactive step we can offer to help ease those concerns. The Property Recording Alert Service is offered as a courtesy, free of charge to the public. Residents can sign up online by visiting www.tillamookcounty.gov/clerk For more information, please contact the Tillamook County Clerk’s Office at (503) 842-3402 clerk@tillamookcounty.gov

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Allen R ‘Al’ Johnson March 27, 1943 - Sept. 3, 2025

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Allen“Al” Johnson was born on March 27, 1943, in Seattle, Washington; and passed away September 3, 2025, in Vancouver, Washington. As a child, he attended Daniel Bagley, Woodrow Wilson, and Lincoln High Schools; and Everett Community College. He loved camping with his parents, and with the boy scouts. In the scout troop, he played Taps and Reveille on the trumpet. He loved to ride his bike, and learned to swim in Green Lake, challenging himself to swim to the closest dock, then to the furthest. As a teenager, like most kids, he loved to drive. He worked nights at Beth’s Café in the Greenwood area of Seattle, peeling potatoes, washing dishes, etc. While working there from midnight to 9:30 a.m., he learned a lot about people of all kinds.

In January of 1966, he was drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps by a flip of a coin; and served in Vietnam as a rifleman. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal, and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve in January of 1968. During his service, he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device.

After the service, he married, and had his son, Brent Johnson. That marriage dissolved, and, in 1975, he married his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Johnson. Together they raised Sylvia’s two children, Jan and Jim Kelly; and had visitations with Brent whenever possible.

Al had worked as a traveling salesman, representing a number of different companies, covering five states, mostly by car. That life became pretty grueling, and in September of 1979, the family moved to Rockaway Beach, Oregon, where they bought, and renovated, a vacant, abandoned, momand-pop motel which stood between the railroad tracks and the ocean. As a result, they appropriately named it the Ocean Locomotion Motel. To revamp the old motel, Al acquired his Contractors License, and served as a local handyman and kitchen and bath remodeler while Sylvia worked at a local restaurant to help pay the bills.

In his “spare” time, which wasn’t much, as he juggled renovating the motel and doing remodeling jobs in the community, he joined the Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years, during which time he served three years as Volunteer Chief.

For almost 39 years, Al was devoted to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, which changed his life. He was a mentor to many as they worked to better their lives through sobriety.

After selling the motel in 2004, and retiring from contracting, Al became involved with TAPA, the Tillamook Association for Performing Arts. He helped with set construction, then took a small part in the production of “Oklahoma,” and he was hooked. He LOVED live theater, and enjoyed being a part of many productions. His favorite being, “Sex, Please, We’re Sixty”, and the final one, finished earlier this year, “Over the River and Through the Woods.”

Al and Sylvia loved RV travel, their family, and their kitties. A favorite pastime was dancing, especially to Good old Rock and Roll. Al was a member of the Eagles and Elks Clubs in Tillamook. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Johnson of Tillamook, Oregon; son, Brent (Cara) Johnson of Pleasant Grove, Utah; stepdaughter, Jan Kelly of Poulsbo, Washington; stepson, Jim (Dao) Kelly of Rockwell, Texas; six grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

A celebration of Al’s life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Vietnam War Heroes at vvmf.org/donation, or to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign in Oregon.

Ronald ‘Ron’ Jones 1945 - Sept. 5, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Jones passed away at his home in Beavercreek, Oregon on September 5th, 2025, from Parkinson’s Disease.

Ron was born in 1945 to C.E. and Cleda Jones and grew up on a farm in Harlan, Oregon with his 8 brothers. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1963 and went on to study animal science at Oregon State University. While at OSU, Ron met and married his first

wife, Claudia Whiteside, with whom he had 3 sons. He enlisted in the Navy in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. Following his service, he returned to Corvallis and began farming. In 1984, Ron married Joy Ennis. Together they had 2 children. In 1994, they moved to Tillamook, Oregon, where they lived for the next 25 years.

Ron was an advocate for agriculture and farming his entire life. He was active in 4-H, FFA, OSU Farmhouse Fraternity Chapter, Benton County Fair Board, Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon State Grange, and the Tillamook County Master Gardeners. He loved spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), gardening, and exploring the outdoors.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents and son, Alan. He is survived by his wife, Joy; children Todd (Kate), Scott (Tiffany), Calvert (Sarah), and Kaylyn Unger (Joe); and grandchildren Ben, Abby, Hadlie

A memorial will be held at Ron and Joy’s home in Beavercreek on September 20th.

Death Notice

A Call to Artists

Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists for a non-juried art exhibition at North County Recreation District (NCRD), Feb. 1–27, 2026.

• Artists of all ages on the Oregon coast are welcome.

• No fees for creative submissions.

• Submit up to five entries — must be wall-ready.

• Art sales. If selling art pieces, 20% of sales go to NCRD for fitness scholarships and 80% back to the artist.

Save the date for art submissions!

Adventist Health staff will intake art at NCRD, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Artwork will be accepted two days:

• Thursday, January 29, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Friday, January 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For full details, visit: AdventistHealthTillamook.org/ArtForTheHeart

FENCEPOSTS

The Bay City City Council has released a draft plan city’s strategic goals for 2025 through 2031. The plan reflects input from citizens received at the State of the City event that was held in April of this year and subsequent strategic planning work sessions with the city council, citizens and city staff held in May and June. The work group developed a vision for Bay City for the next six years, identifying seven strategic goals, and developed an action plan to implement the

vision. The seven goals are: manage growth, parks, trails and open space, city resources (funding and staffing), fire district and preparedness, city infrastructure (water, sewer, transportation and streets), arts and culture and citizen engagement. Public engagement with the process is always encouraged. The City of Bay City has received multiple grants, which will be combined and leveraged to make improvements to the playground equipment at Al Griffin

wish.

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Memorial Park. In the interest of involving the community in selecting equipment for the playground, the city

council will form an ad hoc playground committee. Residents are strongly encouraged to apply for membership on this committee to collaboratively help shape the future of the park. Committee positions are appointed by the city council. There is no financial compensation for serving in these positions, but there is ample opportunity to serve and become involved in this important project. Applications are available at https:// www.ci.bay-city.or.us/forms or stop by city hall.

Only a month away, but it will be here sooner than we think, the Great Oregon Shake Out (part of the International Shake Out Day) will be taking place across the state on October 16 at 10:16 in the morning. At that time people are encouraged to drop, cover and hold on for 60 seconds to simulate the response to an earthquake. Here in Bay City residents are also encouraged to gather at the designated assembly points. Leading up to this day, it’s the perfect time to check your

preparedness, know what to do for safe water, sanitation and hygiene, learn the art of camping at home and plan for the unexpected, think about neighbors who may need help, make sure to have a go-bag on hand to last you and your family a minimum of 3 days, know the safety points and assembly areas, have a plan in place for you and your family. Bay City Emergency Preparedness Volunteers will be on hand at assembly points, and they can assist in any questions you may have.

to fund basic activities, such as street maintenance. This TUF is it.

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While it’s been a quiet week for me, I understand that the city’s first street fee billing has gone out, taking many citizens by surprise. The problem is the street fund has no direct funding source. The city gets grants for paving, such as the Small Cities Allotment from ODOT for a specific project, but otherwise funds have to be transferred from the general fund or from the transient room tax fund so street work can be done. Street work includes paving and repairing streets (think potholes), as well as mowing and other maintenance of rights-of-way. Originally, city management proposed a monthly street fee (transportation utility fee, or a TUF) of $19 to cover the cost of needed street

maintenance. During the budget process, the Budget Committee reduced the proposed fee by transferring funds from the transient room tax fund to the street fund, resulting in a “reduced” fee on your water/ sewer/street bill for the current year. Otherwise, that fee would be $19 instead of $10. It was explained to me this way. In Oregon, property tax growth is limited to 3% per year. Has been that way for some time. Expenses, however, are not limited, so their growth has been 6, 8,10% over time. The city gets its money from property taxes. So “revenue” is limited in growth potential. No amount of garage sales can help here. No bake sales. There are very few alternative options available. The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is researching this topic in depth and has publications showing the various options a city can employ

Oh, I am really in the city today and have more “city” things for you this week. First, related to watering. If the water portion of your bill has gone up because you are a watering fool like me, there is a reduction available to you from the city. When you water outdoors, that water, which you pay for, is not going down a sewer drain. So, the city is able to consider reducing the sewer portion of the bill for the increase in water used – check with the city to see if you are eligible for any reduction.

Second, as these utility costs go up, please consider your neighbors who may be facing increased hardships in paying bills. The city does still have a “sewer discount fund” that is used to assist city residents with their water and

sewer bills. Even a small donation, or a rounding up every month, would be helpful. I have one final pitch for you. Many of you might know that I wear a bunch of hats, one of which is the TaxAide program that provides tax services to individuals at no cost. It is a volunteer program that I have been involved with for over 15 years. It gets me out of the house, active in my community, stretches my mind and gives me social interaction. It carried me through many of my life journeys. I could depend on it. So, for those of you out there looking for something, think about volunteering. You can come play with me and the other volunteers at TaxAide, or pick up one of the many, many opportunities out there – Meals on Wheels, Care visiting, lunch Bunches, Food Bank, Fire Department, Senior Center, fraternal organizations like the Elks, Eagles, Lion’s – I can’t even name them all, but they are there for the picking. And they all need help. It does take a village and each one of us is a part of this village.

Kidney Center Open House at Adventist Health announced

Adventist Health Tillamook, in support of Dialysis Clinic, Inc (DCI) announces an open house event for the recent opening of Tillamook Kidney Center on October 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at Adventist Health Tillamook, located at 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, where the independently operated dialysis clinic is located.

This long-awaited celebration is the result of collaborative efforts to restore dialysis services that restarted on July 9, 2025 to the Tillamook County community, ensuring local access to life-sustaining care. The Tillamook Kidney Center is operated by DCI, a nonprofit organization founded in 1971 that manages over 240 locations in 30 states.

“We are thrilled to see this essential service return to Tillamook County,” said Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook.

“The opening of the Tillamook Kidney Center fulfills a critical need, enabling patients to receive dialysis care close to home with safety and excellence.”

The journey to reopen the Tillamook Kidney Center has been guided by adherence to state health mandated guidelines, ensuring the safest and most effective care for patients. This dedication underscores the commitment of DCI for providing this critical care to the communities we serve.

The project has relied on significant community support and partnerships. Early in 2025, Northwest Kidney Centers, another nonprofit renal disease treatment organization, generously donated $5,000 to support this effort. However, the work continues, and community support is still needed to ensure the long-term operational success of the Tillamook Kidney Center. Donations can be made at AdventistHealthTillamook.org/giving.

Nestucca High School hosts Bobcat Back-to-School Bash

NESTUCCA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Nestucca High School welcomed families, students, and community partners for its annual Bobcat Backto-School Bash, an open house designed to connect parents with teachers and highlight resources available through local organizations, on September 10. Attendees also had the chance to meet representatives from community partners including the Nestucca Rural Fire District, Tillamook County Library, Tillamook Bay Community College, Juntos, and many others.

The evening culminated with a moving recognition ceremony to honor the students, coaches, and first responders who saved the life of Assistant Football Coach, Frank Elsasser, during a medical emergency on June 17.

Nestucca Principal Emily Chadwick opened the ceremony with remarks reflecting on the courage, preparation and teamwork that turned a life-threatening crisis into a story of hope and resilience.

“There are moments in

life when everything changes in an instant,” Chadwick said. “What happened on that field in June will be remembered as a defining moment for everyone there — not least of which is Coach Frank Elsasser, who is with us today thanks to the heroic efforts of our Bobcats and the members of the rescue teams from Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and Adventist Health Tillamook.”

Chadwick praised the quick and decisive actions of football players Brady Hurliman, Teagan Slavens and Zeth Chapin, who performed CPR, retrieved the AED, and worked alongside Coach Kenny Hurliman and fellow teammates to stabilize Elsasser until first responders arrived. She also recognized Health Teacher Tevin Gianella for his life-saving instruction, as well as the Nestucca Rural Fire District and Adventist Health Tillamook ambulance team for their critical role in Elsasser’s recovery.

“There’s a saying: we don’t rise to the occasion; we fall back on our preparation. And that’s exactly what

happened,” Chadwick said. “Preparation is not just a skill. It is a commitment — to the people around us. It turns fear into courage. It turns hesitation into action. It turns training into life-saving results.”

Following Chadwick’s address, Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook, and Hunter Pariani, President of Local 5169, the union representing local firefighters, joined the stage to present awards to the honorees.

Pariani presented Challenge Coins, noting it was the first time Local 5169 had ever bestowed such an honor — a powerful symbol of respect and recognition within fire service culture.

The Nestucca High School band and cheerleaders also performed, adding to the evening’s celebratory spirit.

Swanson closed his remarks with a reminder of the unity and spirit of the night:

“We are all Bobcats tonight.”

“This moment was bigger than one coach, one team, or one school,” Chadwick said. “It was about culture.

It was about values. It was about what’s possible when we care for each other and choose to be ready not just for ourselves, but for the people who depend on us.

Cheesemaker soccer comeback falls short

By MIKE WEBER

For The Headlight Herald

The Tillamook High

Cheesemakers had a great start to their OSAA Class 4A boys nonleague soccer schedule, winning 6-1 over the Class 3A Taft High Tigers (2-1) in their September 2 season opener at home.

The Mooks (1-2) then faced two high quality opponents on the road last week in two nonleague matchups, dropping both contests.

In a matchup of 2024 playoff teams, the Mooks traveled to the Columbia Gorge to face the No. 1-ranked The Dalles High Riverhawks (2-0). The game was a rematch of a nonleague contest last year that the Riverhawks won 6-2 in Tillamook and ended with a similar result, as the Riverhawks won 5-3 September 9 in The Dalles.

The Mooks, guided by first-year Coach Graham Allan, had a tough start, falling behind early in the contest and trailing 3-0 at halftime. Mooks senior goalkeeper Jonny Flores (nine saves) had a solid game as he

made numerous key saves to prevent the Riverhawks from getting an even larger halftime lead. The Mooks fought back and had a strong second half performance to give themselves a chance at a

come-from-behind win.

“One of the things I like to tell the boys is to leave it all out there on the field and that’s what they did, every single one of them and I’m felt very proud of them,” said

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum asks for community feedback

A lot has changed since the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum’s (TCPM) founding in 1935. New history, exhibits, and staff. But something remains the same: TCPM’s commitment to preserving the history of Tillamook County.

As TCPM looks to the future, they’re asking the community to be a part of the process.

“The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Board is deeply committed to ensuring the museum grows alongside our community,” TCPM Board of Directors President Ryan Weber said. “We envision the museum as a vibrant gathering place where neighbors, families, and visitors can come together to connect with the history of our county in meaningful ways.” TCPM is currently developing a five-year strategic plan to help guide the future of the museum.

Allan. “There’s still lots to learn though. We always try to focus on what we need to improve on after each game and that’s what we’ll work on now.”

Tillamook junior Canon

Affolter helped lead the comeback effort. Affolter was fouled inside the 18-yard box, and they he followed up by scoring on a 12-yard penalty kick two minutes into the second half, making it 3-1. Mooks senior forward/ team captain Alfonso Esquivel scored on a header off a corner kick, trimming the deficit to 3-2 in the 57th minute. The Riverhawks responded five minutes later and scored to take a 4-2 advantage. The Cheesemakers continued to play aggressively and with a good offensive rhythm too and again got to within one goal on the scoreboard. Affolter scored on a shot from 17-yards, making it 4-3 in the 64th minute. The Mooks had a number of good scoring opportunities throughout the second half as they played well and had a chance to either get a tie or a win. However, the Riverhawks scored with five minutes remaining to secure the 5-3 victory.

“They are a good side and they played tough in the

first half,” said Allan. “We just started playing a lot better later in the game and I thought that we won the second half. It was a onesided first half, but it was not a one-sided game. We came right back in the second half, and we had a chance to win. It was a great game, and the boys played their hearts out. They played really well.”

The Mooks faced another state playoff squad from last year in a Sept. 11 matchup versus the No. 2-ranked Stayton High Eagles (2-0). They were unable to bounce back from the close loss to The Dalles two days earlier though and they lost 4-0 to the defending Oregon West Conference champion Eagles at Stayton High School. The No. 6-ranked Cheesemakers will seek to snap their two-game losing streak when they begin their 11-game Cowapa League schedule with a 7 p.m. home game Tuesday versus the No. 8-ranked Newport/Waldport High Cubs (1-1).

The public is invited to participate in a community survey about TCPM.

“By embracing museum best practices and creating experiences that are both accessible and relevant to today, we aim to honor the past while inspiring the future,” Weber said. “These are the very reasons we are undertaking a five-year strategic planning process. We want to chart a thoughtful path forward that reflects our community’s voice and ensures the museum remains a place of pride for generations to come.”

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The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad McCloud Number 25 locomotive turns 100 this weekend, and OCSR has a full slate of activities scheduled to celebrate this historic milestone. Sharp-eyed passengers and fans of the steam engine have likely noticed the plaque near the front of the boiler, showing that the locomotive was constructed in Schenectady, New York in September 1925, by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO). Number 25 was destined for the McCloud River Railroad, operating around Mt. Shasta in northern California, in towns like Weed and Redding, the Red River area and elsewhere. In rail enthusiast terms, Number 25 is one of four 2-6-2 “Prairie” type steam locomotives built by ALCO, meaning there are two

leading wheels, six drive wheels, and two trailing wheels. Along with locomotives number 22, 23 and 24, the total cost for these four steam engines was $90,000 (over $1.6 million today). Number 25 was the largest and final steam locomotive purchased by the McCloud River Railroad. After retiring from original service on July 3, 1955, the #25 was restored for excursion service in 1962. The McCloud 25 then served the Mt. Shasta Alpine Scenic Railway in the Sixties and Seventies. In 1975, it played an important role in the film Bound for Glory, the Woody Guthrie biography. At the conclusion of filming, it went back into storage. In 1982, Number 25 was rebuilt and leased to the Great Western Railroad Museum. It remained there through 1986, when Hollywood called again. Number

Editor

Following a remand from Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, Rockaway Beach’s city council reversed a previ-

ous decision and overturned a planning commission approval of the second phase of the Nedonna Wave subdivision, denying the application on September 9.

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25 had a terrifying role in the Stephen King film Stand By Me, the tale of four adolescent boys hiking into the forest to see a dead body. At one point, they cross a high railroad trestle deep in the woods. When the trestle begins shaking, they look behind them to see a locomotive steaming towards them. In a panic, they rush to clear the trestle to avoid a gruesome death.

Our time with the Number 25 began in 2011, when

OCSR purchased it, storing it in the Tillamook Air Museum’s blimp hangar. It began service with OCSR in July 2011. It recently underwent the federally mandated 1472day inspection, required whenever a steam engine completes 1472 days (four years) or 15 years of service, whichever comes first. This weekend, OCSR is celebrating this storied locomotive with a series of special activities, including discount pricing and unique excursions. On Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, all roundtrip tickets are discounted to $25, and cab rides (where you ride in the cab with the engineers) are $100. The standard excursion is a 30-minute train ride followed by a 30-minute layover and concluding with a 30-minute return trip. (Tip: make sure you depart from and return to the location where your car is

parked.) On Saturday September 20 at 4 p.m., OCSR offers a 4-hour round-trip excursion from Garibaldi to Wheeler.

A 2.5-hour version departs from Rockaway Beach at 4:45 PM. As always, arrive 30 minutes early to ensure your place on board. Also, this weekend OCSR joins with the West Coast Railroaders Group to offer railroad speeder rides. If you were among the many a few weeks ago who wondered at the small, “golf cart”-like vehicles traveling between Wheeler and Rockaway, that was what you saw. Also called motorcars, speeders were developed for railroad maintenance crews to travel where needed. Speeder rides will not take children under 2 or pets. You can purchase walkup tickets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. On Saturday, September

20, you can also see a selection of vintage automobiles when the Beaver Chapter of the Model A Club of America presents a display of Ford Model A cars. A follow-up to Ford’s Model T, the Model A (1927-1931) offered improved comfort and utility. The Model As will be displayed in the parking lot between the OCSR boarding area, 306 American Avenue in Garibaldi, and Lumberman’s Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the 20th. For details, call (503) 842-7972 or browse https:// oregoncoastscenic.org to purchase tickets. Be sure to select your initial departure carefully, noting whether you are leaving from Garibaldi or Rockaway, and arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.

Rockaway council nixes Nedonna Wave second phase

A revised staff opinion that advised developers had not met a required timeline to improve infrastructure for the development and were requesting to build in a spe-

cial area wetland zone after consulting county mapping data led to the decision.

development into two phases and completed eight phaseone houses by 2009.

The proposal for the 28unit Nedonna Wave planned unit development was first brought to Rockaway Beach’s planning commission and city council for approval in 2008. After securing initial approval from the city for the project, developers later applied to break the

Following the real estate market crash in 2008, the second phase of the project was put on the shelf until in 2024 when the developer returned to the city asking that the phase-two plans be amended to allow for two additional units. Planning commission approved the request

last July, while rejecting a request to divide the second phase into two sub-phases. This decision triggered an appeal to the city from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition on several grounds relating to the timeline and zoning restrictions on wetland development, but in November 2024, council denied the appeal, following the recommendation of then City Planner Mary Johnson. Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition subsequently appealed the decision to Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), which found that there were two errors in the council’s decision, asking for more information to decide on the appeal.

At the special meeting on September 9, City Planner Abram Tapia discussed the errors found by LUBA in a staff report and made an updated recommendation.

Tapia said that the first error identified by LUBA was that the city’s special area wetland zone, or SA zone, was a base zone that did not allow for residential development, and that the council subsequently needed to determine whether the subject properties were in that zone. Tapia said that this presented a problem, as the city’s zoning maps, created in 1992, were not adequate to determine a delineation as they needed to be warped to match the geographic facts on the ground.

Given this inadequacy, Tapia said that he had instead referenced the geographic information system (GIS) tool created by Tillamook County in 2015 to align zoning maps. Tapia said that he believed this was an appropriate way to determine the SA zone and that the GIS tool had shown that the proposed lots were in the zone, precluding developSee NIXES, Page B3

Tillamook Council punts on water rate raise

Will CHAPPELL

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With Mayor Aaron Burris and Councilor Brian Reynolds absent from their meeting, the Tillamook City Council voted 3-1 to delay a vote on raising water rates in the city by 18% at their meeting on September 2. Councilors Nick Torres, Sylvia Schriber and John Sandusky voted to table the motion until the council’s September 15 meeting, say-

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ment.

The second error identified by LUBA was the question of whether a oneyear timeline established in 2008 for developers to add infrastructure improvements applied to both phases of the project or just the first. Tapia said that based on the plain language of the documents signed in 2008, which had not been altered when the development was phased, he did not believe the condition of approval had been met, meaning the second phase could not proceed under the initial approval.

Considering these two findings, Tapia recommended reversing the planning commission’s 2024 decision approving the second phase of the development and denying the application.

Dean Alterman, a lawyer representing the developer, then spoke, saying that the applicant disagreed with the staff recommendation.

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About the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Founded in 1935 by Tillamook Oregon pioneers, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum offers 19 display areas that focus on the history of the North Oregon Coast. The museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the Cultural Heritage of the North Oregon Coast and to foster appreciation and respect of the North Oregon Coast’s environment. The current collection includes

ing they wanted input from all councilors before deciding on the increase, which has been under discussion since March. The rate increase proposal was prompted by a water rate study that found the city’s water utility is losing $2 million annually and would be insolvent in five years without rate increases. In March, council discussed raising the rate by 5% in the spring and 10% at the beginning of 2026, but delayed a

On the issue of zoning, Alterman pointed to a separate section of the city’s code that he argued made single family houses outright allowed uses in designated planned unit developments, such as Nedonna Wave, rendering the question moot. Alterman also contended that using the county’s GIS software was inappropriate and that doing so would place more than 20 existing homes in the SA zone, making them illegal. As for the timeline for improvements, Alterman argued that the approval of the development’s phasing in 2008 had included a changing of the requirements to reflect the smaller scope of initial development. Alterman said that it wouldn’t make sense for the developer to build improvements for the second phase, which had not even had a street layout approved by the city, when they had no immediate plans to pursue it.

After the presentations, public commenters weighed in, with 15 citizens voicing their opposition to the application’s approval, with most raising concerns about building in wetlands.

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decision until the water rate study, which was then ongoing, was complete.

City Manager Sean Lewis returned to the council in early August with the rate study complete to review the results and revealed that 18% annual increases will be necessary in each of the next five years to maintain solvency. The increase would see the city’s base water rate for residential customers increase from $15.04 for 4,000 gallons to

A representative from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition spoke and said that the wetlands in the area were vital to the city’s water security, as its backup aquifer was beneath the area, and said that keeping the wetlands wild would have a positive impact on the community.

After the comment period, councilors gave their opinions, with Mayor Charles McNeilly starting the discussion by saying that no one on the council wanted to build in wetlands.

Councilor Pat Ryan said that he did not see anything in the application that should allow for development in a wetland and that he believed a new delineation of the wetlands should be required if the developer wishes to proceed. Councilors Mary McGinnis and Penny Cheek thanked the public for their input and emphasized that they would be deciding based on the evidence in front of them.

Council then voted unanimously to reverse the planning commission’s decision and deny the application.

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$17.75 for 3,000 in the first year, making the combined base bill for water and sewer services go from $110.52 to $113.25. Lewis said that even with the increases, Tillamook’s water rate would still be the second lowest in the county, even after five years.

At the September 2 meeting, Lewis reviewed the proposed increases with the council, saying that the proposal largely matched what he had discussed in

August, except for delaying implementation of new rates for commercial customers until November 1.

After Lewis’s presentation, Torres said that the rate increase was a big decision and because Reynolds and Burris, who does not vote except in the event of a tie, were absent he did not think the council should decide and moved to table the resolution until the next meeting. Lewis pointed out that

doing so would delay the implementation of the increases by a month, from October 1 to November 1, for residential customers, depriving the city of a month of increased revenue. Schreiber said that she agreed with Torres that Reynolds and Burris should be present and seconded his motion, with Sandusky also voting in favor, and Councilor Garrett Noffsnger voting no.

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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

Job Opportunity Utility Clerk

Salary Range $47,487.71 - $56,702.83 D.O.E

This position supports the Mission of the City by providing services in the Public Works Department under the direction of the Public Works Director to support the Mission Statement. This position maintains a high level of visibility internally and requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/ written communication skills. Furthermore, this position performs various utility billing and customer service tasks. Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance from customers regarding utilities and various other City functions on the phone and in-person. Provides other assistance to the Public Works Director as needed.

The Technician supports the Planning Commission and the City’s code enforcement program and undergoes continual training to serve as Interim City Planner in the absence of the City Planner. The position may also be required to fulfill certain day-to-day City Planner responsibilities as needed. This position maintains a high level of visibility internally and externally and requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Planning Technician provides administrative, program, and project assistance to the City Planner.

Complete job descriptions, requirements and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook,OR between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov/jobs for the announcement, job description and application. A resume is required.

Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at humanresources@tillamookor.gov

Complete job descriptions, requirements and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov for the announcement, job description and application. A resume is required. Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at humanresources@tillamookor.gov H25739

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

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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 CORPORA-

TION, 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 their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If

any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-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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HH25-441 TS No. OR1400000425-1 APN 123789 TO No 250121318-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, SHANE M CLOSE as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of August 23, 2021 and recorded on August 30, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-07385 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC and recorded March 26, 2025 as Instrument Number 2025-01105 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tillamook County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 123789 THE WEST 28 - 1/2 FEET OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, SUNNYMEAD ADDITION TO TILLAMOOK, IN THE CITY OF TILLAMOOK, COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON Commonly known as: 1702 10TH STREET, TILLAMOOK, OR 97141 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and

notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s): Total Monthly Payment(s) from 06/01/2024 to 07/01/2025 at $14,167.32 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $160.10 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $181,694.04 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.875% per annum from May 1, 2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 17, 2025 at the hour of 09:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Near the South Entrance, Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Lau rel Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141 County of Tillamook, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property

which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties,

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HH25-447 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On 10-14-2025 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 1047 S. Easy St. Rockaway Beach, OR 97136, where NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC is Plaintiff v.

THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; MARY HENRY; DANNY HENRY; DEBRA HENRY; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN

CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1047 S EASY ST, ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136, 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 9/9/25 9/16/25 9/23/25 9/30/25

HH25-448 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819, Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/22/2025.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2019 FORD F15 PK VIN = 1FTEW1E48KKC31127. Amount due on lien $6729.12. Reputed owner(s) > MICHAEL GARRETT, PIGOTT FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO

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HH25-449 The Port of Nehalem Board of Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:30pm, NCRD School House Room, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Agenda is available at https://portofnehalem.gov.

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HH25-450 NOTICE OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook County Housing Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting the first Thursday of every month beginning at 9:00am at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, Oregon. The public is welcome to attend. Meeting materials including a link to attend the meeting virtually and teleconference access information can be found at the Tillamook County Housing Commission webpage, located at https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/bc-hc. A public comment period is held at the end of every meeting. For additional information, please contact the Tillamook County Housing Coordinator at (503) 842-3408 ext. 3419 or email Housing@TillamookCounty.gov if you have any questions regarding the meeting or if assistance is needed to access the meeting.

9/16/25

HH25-451 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER-819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/29/2025.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by MENEFEE WELDING REPAIR & TOWING 31665 HWY 101 S CLOVERDALE, OR. 2020 FORD EXP LL VIN = IFMSK8FH3LGB99924

Amount due on lien $7371.80. Reputed owner(s) > CASEY E. & ALLYSSA M. PUGMIRE OREGON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION.

9/16/25 9/23/25

HH25-452 PUBLIC NOTICE:

The following listed individuals have left items in storage at Tillamook Mini Storage, 3510 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141. 503-8426388 Noe A Mendez#362,Jessica Johnson#504,Betty R Hostetler#25,Nikolaus J Anacker#37g,Kenny Lee

Kirk#713,Mary Ann Walton#20,if any of the above wish to settle their accounts, and collect their belongings they need to do so by 5:00pm on September 30th 2025. All items which remain after that time will be sold at auction to the highest bidder online at www. storageauctions.com on September 30th 2025 at 5:00pm. 9/16/25 9/23/25

Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City

BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A warm and friendly congregation. 5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Rev. Jonathan Mead. Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds,

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

Pastor Bry’s Corner

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

Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m.

- 11 a.m.

- 10:30 a.m. Confession:

Ave, Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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,

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

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

Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

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

Senior Pastor: Dean Crist

Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m.

Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome.

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

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

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev Lia Shimada, Priest-in-Charge 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192

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