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POETRY: THANKSGIVING 2020

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Editor

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks & Giving – Here’s the first installment of the Pioneer’s “Thanks & Giving” from our favorite local poet, Virginia Prowell providing her insight into this year and how to…

THANKS & GIVING: The Return of Community Gratitude Jar Online

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 by Editor

OIOpublisher WHO / WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? Please submit as many gratitude offerings as your heart desires! Free for all ages (especially the young-at-heart) The Community Gratitude Jar is an offering…

TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Getting the Help We Need

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Editor

From Tillamook County Wellness We’ve been sharing ways to cope well during stressful and uncertain times. For the next few weeks, our Wellness Wednesday tributes go out to partner organizations who provide…

TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Holiday Health Tips & Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Editor

Thanks to a sponsorship by Tillamook County Wellness partner, Oregon Dairy & Nutrition Council, we will periodically feature articles and recipes from Judy Barbe, author, columnist and nutrition expert. As a registered…

FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Covid Freeze

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Editor

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’ve been hearing from many of you about the Governor’s COVID “freeze”. Please understand that this is an executive order and not a legislative decision. I have a number…

OP/ED – Part #2 of 3- County Park Fees Increase: How Incorporating Wellness into Funding Decisions Save Money And Provide Inclusion for All

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Editor

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sue Aalykke contacted the Pioneer several weeks ago about gathering information and questions about the County’s recent increase in county park/parking and boat ramp fees in 2021. Aalykke had sent…