CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CHUCK MCLAUGHLIN SAT. AUG. 9 AT WHITE CLOVER GRANGE
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chuck McLaughlin contributed many stories, op/eds, commentaries and more to the Tillamook County Pioneer. There are several series – Renderings & Ramblings – provided a view of Chuck’s upbringing and
OBITUARY: Charles Lee “Chuck” McLaughlin – June 8, 1928 – February 14, 2025
Charles Lee McLaughlin was born in Bakersfield, California, on June 8, 1928 to Harold Winfield McLaughlin and Helen Loraine Seymour McLaughlin. He passed from this world on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025.
Community Icon, North Coast BBQ’s Chuck McLaughlin Passed Away Feb. 14, 2025; North Coast BBQ Continues
Charles “Chuck” Lee McLaughlin – June 8, 1928 to February 14, 2025 A well-known figure in our community, Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin passed away on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2025. A very appropriate
Thanks and Giving … Community Caring – Coat & Winter Collections, Giveaways; Food and More …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to Barbara McLaughlin for putting together some of the options available – for donations and if you need something during this winter season. If you know of other programs
Nehalem Bay Garden Club Annual Sale: A Success for North Coast Community
Record sales levels topped the charts of the Nehalem Bay Garden Club annual sale this year. Plants of all types and sizes were offered and they flew off the shelves. The most
War in Gaza Brings Conflict, Strong Emotions – Why can’t we all get along?
EDITOR’S NOTE: A lot of thought goes into each article that the Pioneer posts, actually into the words we use as well (there’s that words matter concept again) … we work hard
IN RESPONSE: Not supporting anti-semitic ranting
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I received Judi’s email, I was immediately taken aback, and thought, oh my goodness – no, of course not – the Pioneer would never support antisemitic language! And then
OP/ED: It’s all a Scam – Israel vs. Iran
By Chuck McLaughlin I will attempt here to piece together the bizarre events leading to the present situation in Israel vs Iran. It will reveal just how psychotic and narcissistic Zionists have
OP/ED: Ice Cream or Peace
By Chuck McLaughlin Complicity in genocide is now the modus operandi of the Biden Administration, both houses of Congress and at least three of the announced candidates for the presidency: Biden, Trump
I’ve been thinking … Moral Choices and Iowa (the REAL numbers)
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking about Chuck McLaughlin’s excellent “Where I Stand” column of January 19* (link below), which struck a nerve with me. What I liked about it was the
OP/ED: WHERE I STAND
By Chuck McLaughlin There occurs on occasion during one’s life when a question of great moral and legal significance compels an answer and silence would betray one’s conscience. Such is the question
North Coast Music Project Presents Garaj Mahal with Neah-Kah-Nie Choir Opening Oct. 1st at White Clover Grange
Members of the NKN High School choir will be performing as the opener for the masterful jazz-funk-fusion quartet Garaj Mahal. The show begins at 4pm on Sunday, October 1st at the White
NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND #4: Gratitude for Friends & Humor
By Charles McLaughlin Mentioned last episode were three resources/skill sets that arrived with me when I was dropped into Geezerland. Those were on the asset side of life’s ledger and one more
NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND Episode #3: The love of Zen and Music
By Charles McLaughlin In the previous episode a brief outline was provided of my background from which the reader could derive a series of skill sets I had learned before entering Geezerland.
NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND 2 – Where do we go from here?
By Charles McLaughlin The first issue of Notes from Geezerland with the posing of the question what options and resources a geezer has to help maneuver through the end-game of life in
NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND – The Beginning
By Charles McLaughlin Being well beyond any doubt as to being old—long past the stage when someone speaking of me would say, “He’s not that old,” I am truly old! So I
6th Annual Tillamook County Giving Guide – Local Non-Profits Seek Year-end Donations
The arrival of the season of “Thanks” and “Giving” – and the 2022 Tillamook County Giving Guide has been sent to every mailbox in Tillamook County. If you didn’t receive one, look
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: Hall Mansion, Wrap Up
By Charles McLaughlin I need to back up a little bit to complete my story concerning Grandma Pettye. The last time I saw or spoke to her was in 1945 while she
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: War Stories, Mysteries & More
By Charles McLaughlin In 1944 at the age of 16, I joined the Merchant Marines, received training at Catalina Island off the shores of Southern California and then shipped out for the
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: Getting to Know the McLaughlins – Meet Chuck’s Siblings
By Charles McLaughlin Today I’d like to make some comments about my brother, Harold, and sister, Jeane, as they influenced me in various ways while growing up and have important roles to
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: Schoolboy Shenigans
EDITOR’S NOTE: I hope you are enjoying Chuck’s stories as much as I am … if you are new to the series, this is #8, and links to the previous R&R are
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: Technology and Grandma Seymour’s cooking
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s more about Chuck’s childhood, and if you’ve missed a story – see the end for links to more Ramblings. By Charles McLaughlin Grandpa Lee Seymour had an eclectic skill-set
A yearly cycle: What’s going on outside? Spring and Frogs
EDITOR’S NOTE: Join me in welcoming another wonderful guest columnist to the Pioneer, Barbara McLaughlin! A local gardener and community organizer, and wife of another Pioneer story-teller, Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin, Barbara will
RENDERINGS & RAMBLINGS: School in “B” Town
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is #6 in Chuck McLaughlin’s series of stories about his life. If you’ve missed one, see the links at the end to “catch up.” By Charles McLaughlin The months
Renderings & Ramblings: More About Life as a Kid in San Francisco
By Charles McLaughlin I’m picking up here, guys and gals, talking about what it was like living in San Francisco. Well, unlike poet Rod McKuen, Stanyan Street held no sorrows for me.
About Bakersfield: Losing my prejudice
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharing stories begets more sharing of stories … Chuck McLaughlin’s ramblings about Bakersfield prompted local writer Victoria Stoppiello to recall a story she wrote about her experience in Bakersfield. Thanks
RENDERINGS AND RAMBLINGS OF AN AGED BOHEMIAN: Stanyan St. Stinkers Take On San Francisco
EDITOR’S NOTE: And the stories continue … here’s the continuing saga from Chuck McLaughlin about his early days as we meander through the McLaughlin history book. See link below for the first
The Season of Giving: 5th Annual Tillamook Giving Guide – What We Do Matters
We are proud to produce the 5th Annual Tillamook County Giving Guide, in partnership between Fulcrum Community Resources and the Tillamook County Pioneer and mailed to every address in Tillamook County. If
Community Gathering for Unity and Healing – Join Us Virtually Nov. 14th
Every day we see signs of our country’s dividedness. It’s easy to despair, but we don’t have to overcome these divisions on our own. By gathering together in community, we regain hope
Community Supports Local Businesses – Fulcrum Community Resources Distributes $30,000 – Need Outweighs Donations; Can We Do More?
The North County COVID-19 Business Relief Campaign put together by Fulcrum Community Resources and Manzanita Visitor’s Center has been operating for over a month. We have gotten a healthy response from businesses
North County COVID-19 Business Relief Fund: FULCRUM IS ISSUING RELIEF CHECKS TO BUSINESSES IN MANZANITA, NEHALEM AND WHEELER; FUNDRAISING CONTINUES
The North County COVID-19 Business Relief Campaign put together by Fulcrum Community Resources and Manzanita Visitor’s Center is under way. We have gotten a healthy response from businesses and people who are
North County COVID-19 Business Relief Fund Launched by Fulcrum Community Resources
By Barbara McLaughlin, President, Fulcrum Community Resources Fulcrum Community Resources, Manzanita Visitor’s Center and others have been working to put a campaign together for the benefit of our local small businesses and
Celebrate Civil Rights: Sign the “Civility Pledge”
By Barbara McLaughlin, for the Pioneer For the past 3 years, The Love Coalition has hosted events on Martin Luther King weekend to celebrate his legacy of love and justice. With the
Nehalem Bay Garden Club Accepting Funding Proposals for 2019 Gift Program
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club will be accepting proposals for its 2019 gift program through December 1, 2019. Proposals should be submitted to the Club at PO Box 261, Wheeler OR 97147
Songs & Meaning: Sedona Fire Band to perform Saturday, March 9th
This event will be a night of music, poetry and storytelling that will take you on a theatrical and musical journey with Sedona Fire Band originals and inspiring covers. This is sure
OP/ED: Visit Tillamook Coast TLT Funds for CARTM
By Chuck McLaughlin, Nehalem It’s interesting to me that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being awarded by Visit Tillamook Coast from monies derived from transient lodging taxes to promote tourism in
ANNOUNCEMENT: BBQ IS BACK ONLINE! Posted on Sept. 29th
The announcement thousands in North Tillamook County had been waiting for — the BBQ is back! After a four-day downtime, the BBQ is back online. According to Chuck and Barbara McLaughlin, “We
North Coast BBQ Service Down Sept. 25th
By Laura Swanson The unique to North County “North Coast BBQ” website and list serve is having technical difficulties and is down temporarily as of September 25th. “We will keep you advised.