By Dan Haag Dear Kay, According to the calendar, you’ve been gone for two years now. Depending on how the day’s going, it’s one of those things that can simultaneously seem so…
Category: Commentary
Thinking Things Through: Self Care – Part 2
By Chris Wagner “Self care is not self-indulgence, but it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.” Audre Lorde Self care is unique for each of us. We must…
Solving family arguments for over 100 years: Oregon State University Extension Service
By Amy Schmid, Administrative Program Specialist, & Jessica D. Linnell, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice, Family & Community Health, OSU Extension Service, Tillamook County We have all had that argument with…
World Ocean’s Day Mircoplastic Cleanup in Oceanside June 10
Oceanside, OR – As local residents, we cherish our beaches! The ocean is important to our families, to our livelihoods, and we see people come from all over the world to enjoy…
Stepping into the Energy Flow of Health and Well-being – Part 3 of 3
by Chris Wagner There are many different types of long term care. Most are geared toward the needs of elders, but there are alternative options for specific issues including people with disabilities. …
Stepping Into the Energy Flow of Health and Well-Being
(Part 1 of 3 part series.) By Chris Wagner There’s a saying that life can turn on a dime; meaning that the life you’ve been living is suddenly turned in a completely…
Introducing … Madame Zia – Mistress of Astrology
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to introduce our regular astrology column brought to you by a dear Pioneer friend, Dana Zia. Dana is well-known to many in Tillamook County for her delicious…
Why I Love the Library
by Neal Lemery My hometown library and I go way back. We are best friends. One of my earliest memories was going with my mom to the “old” library, before…
YOW Springs into Spring with Focus on Early Childhood Health
By Michelle Jenck, Year of Wellness Coordinator You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same can be said for making wise investments in…
Meet the new “face” of the Tillamook County Pioneer ….
By Laura Swanson The Tillamook County Pioneer was LeeAnn Neal, and her great-great-great grandfather Elbridge Trask is the featured photo of the Pioneer that graces all the posts. From the beginning of our new…
