EDITOR’S NOTE: Regular Pioneer readers will recognize this poet’s name – the author of the “Diary of the Depot” – and we have always enjoyed her regular poetry contributions. Until recently, while dealing with some health issues, Virginia had been producing a poem a month for decades (at least 40 years – yes, I did the math – that would…
Category: Don Best Photos
Fishing for Energy Marks 10 Years, 4 Million Pounds of Marine Debris
Innovative marine conservation partnership celebrated at Port of Garibaldi, Oregon Garibaldi, OR (July 30, 2019) — Since its inception in 2008, a conservation partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Covanta and Schnitzer Steel Industries called “Fishing For Energy” has collected, recycled and converted to energy more than 4 million pounds of derelict fishing…
Rockaway Beach July 4th Parade – Photos by Don Best
The festive 4th of July parade through the lens of Rockaway Beach’s own Don Best. “I enjoy shooting photos of the crowd watching as much as the parade entries, to see the joy on everyone’s faces,” says Don. Here’s his view of the parade:
Werner’s Beef & Brew Celebrates Official Flag Dedication Saturday June 22nd
Saturday June 22nd was a busy day in Tillamook. Following the Dairy Parade, the US Army Band marched to Werner’s Beef & Brew for the official flag dedication ceremony. In 2016, Werner’s hoisted the 135’ tall American flag over their production facility in the heart of Tillamook. It has since become a landmark for both residents and visitors alike. The…
Dairy Parade 2019 – Photos by Don Best
Many views of the 2019 Tillamook Dairy Parade – from horses, dance groups, music, floats and more – it was “Udderly A-Moo-sing” for everyone. An especially appreciated and surprise appearance by Senator Betsy Johnson was just one of the highlights. Here are photos of the parade and parade-goers as Pioneer photographer “jumped on a float” – riding along the route…
Feb. 14, 1908: A Three Masted square rigged schooner the Emily Reed has shipwrecked on the Oregon Coast
(From newspaper reports … compiled by Don R. Best, Rockaway Beach, OR) TODAY, February 14th, at 1:30 am, one hundred and eleven years ago, “Three Masted square rigged schooner, The Emily Reed shipwrecked one mile south of the Nehalem Bay bar. Eleven sailors are reported missing, at this time…. The ship and it’s cargo of 2,110 tons of high grade…
Turtle Stranded on Rockaway Beach Jan. 24th, Seaside Aquarium Pickup, to Transport to Seattle
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer It’s 9 am on January 24th, Don Best, well-known local photographer glances out from his Rockaway beachfront property and notices lots of stuff on the beach, and heads out for a quick walk. A large crab tote catches his attention, and then nearby he notices somethinge else — a turtle. His text to…
King Tides – North Tillamook County – Nehalem and Wheeler Jan. 20th
Photos & Videos by Don Best January 20, 2019 – 11:30 – 1 pm The King Tide today January 20th – the Nehalem River flowed over Hwy 101 – beginning before 11:30 am until after 1 pm. The National Weather Service has issued flood advisories for the North Oregon Coast for tomorrow, January 21st from noon to 3 pm and…
Unfurl Clothing Donation of Darn Tough Socks (and more) to Local Clothing Bank
As the seasons change, I used to dread having to wear socks again … until I discovered Darn Toughs at Unfurl Clothing. Besides being “darn tough” – I’ve yet to wear out a pair (lifetime guarantee), they are so warm, cozy and comfortable. When Suzy Freeman mentioned that she had arranged for a donation of my favorite (and soon to…
Garibaldi Days 2018 — Fun-filled Events
During Garibaldi Days, the Coast Guard Tillamook Bay crew competes against the Garibaldi and Bay City Fire Departments in Waterball and Softball. This year Station Tillamook took 1st and 2nd place in waterball, congratulations to BM3 O’Brien and SN Lisius for 1st place & BMC Corbisiero and FN Seliga for 2nd. The fire departments took home the trophy for softball,…
