by Neal Lemery The last year has taught me many lessons, and I hope I can fully absorb and retain the wisdom of these times. The lessons are often challenging and messy,…
Category: Commentary
GEEZER TRIBE: A date at the dump
OIOpublisher by Linda Shaffer Yes, it’s true. The Shaffers have finally added a new destination to their short list of places visited in the past two years. As I’m sure most of…
To ALL the Moms – We See You …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Quite often there are posts on social media that resonate with me so strongly that I reach out to the writer and request permission to reprint their words on the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Being Mothered
By Neal Lemery Mother’s Day is a tough holiday, a maudlin remembrance of Mom, who has passed on, but still figures in my life. With any family relationship, it is a mixed…
Insight – On Mothers
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Mother’s Day coming on Sunday, we have a theme here today, and Thank You Donald Roddy for sharing this very timely “insight”. Take mom for a walk, bake her…
Keep Kids First – Vote for Nick Troxel, TSD9 School Board Position 5
My name is Nick Troxel and I am a current TSD9 school board member. I am rerunning for Tillamook School Board position number five. I am a firm believer in public schools….
Tillamook County Families Feeling Financial Impact of COVID-19
By Peter Starkey, Executive Director, CARE Inc. The sun is finally shining outside my office, the temperature is rising, and I can see the flowers starting to bloom. Spring appears to have…
PEACE OUT LOUD: Cemetery Clean Up in Bay City, First Event, More Planned by New Organization Tillamook County Cemetery Conservation
By Romy Carver The Bay City Oddfellows Cemetery is a very special place to me. As a kid, when things got rocky at home, I’d walk to the cemetery to sort my…
An Invitation and Introduction – Join us for Candidate’s Forum Today from NCRD Director Candidate Constance Shimek
Today, April 25th, 2021 The American Association of University Women – Tillamook, in partnership with the Tillamook Headlight Herald and the Tillamook County Pioneer, are hosting a Candidates Forum for several of the contested…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Making The Rounds
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are some of Neal’s thoughts about ways to make every day Earth Day – plant a tree. A friend mentioned that she was planting a tree this year on…