EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s amazing the things nowdays that stir up controversy … seemingly innocuous social media posts, or country music songs are suddenly political and anti-this or pro-that. The artists are unfairly…
Category: Guest Column
I’VE BEEN THINKING: Braver Angels’ National Campaign FOR CIVIC RENEWAL – Meeting Series Starts July 21st
By Jim Heffernan America is a nation in crisis. We are so severely polarized that we can’t talk to each other. Our ability to govern ourselves is severely compromised. We need answers…
THE OCEANSIDER: Adoption of Finalized STR Rules Slated for Wednesday July 19th; Oceanside Community Gathering; Praise for Local First Responders
By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider The County Commissioners will vote on final adoption of new rules governing county short term rentals at their meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, July 19, at 9:00 a.m. Here…
SPECIAL EDITION – THE OCEANSIDER 7/12/23: Update on Portland Road Excavation and Road Closure
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity and Engineering Technician Jasper Lind took time for an interview with The Oceansider to provide more details about the mishandled excavation…
Book Review – Bill of Obligations by Richard Haass
By Jim Heffernan 237 Pages (63 pages notes and index) Published Jan. 24, 2023 Goodreads 4.21 out of 5, 522 ratings Available Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita and Tillamook Public Library…
JOURNEY GAL: The Search for Roots – A Monumental Time in My Life (Part I)
By Marilyn Karr This is a shortened version of a book I wrote for my Dad – Michael John William “Bill” Hocks. I hope you enjoy the story. My dad was 84…
BOOK REVIEWS: A Two-fer from Jim – “Heading Into The Abyss” & “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress”
By Jim Heffernan These are books I’ve been stuck on for a while, unsure about reviewing them or not. I think they convey a great message, but I wish they were easier…
THE OCEANSIDER – Special Edition: The Best Parade in the World July 4, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer reached out to Jerry to see if he would share some photos from the world famous Oceanside 4th of July parade – and he did not disappoint! And…
THE OCEANSIDER: The Home Stretch- County Prepares to Finalize New STR Rules – Final Hearing July 6th; Join the Oceanside Community Parade July 4th at 10 am
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider The County Commissioners will hold their (hopefully) final hearing addressing the substance of the new short term rental rules this Thursday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m….
BOOK REVIEW: A Time to Build
By Jim Heffernan Maybe I’m hanging out with the wrong people, but it seems all the books I’ve been attracted to lately seem to express great ideas but are not easy to…