EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, I focus on practical policies…
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CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM HEFFERNAN: Sermon #6 – A Great Awakening; Transcript from Sermon #5 Part Two
OIOpublisher Join Jim and others at 10AM on Saturday February 15 for Sermon #6. This week’s sermon is 35 minutes long and will examine the American Dream and asks two important questions,…
THE OCEANSIDER: ODOT CLOSES HIGHWAY 131 FOR REPAIRS AT 8 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 15 THROUGH SATURDAY, FEB. 22; CAPE MEARES LOOP ROAD HAS BEEN REOPENED
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider The Oregon Department of Transportation has alerted local agencies that Highway 131 will once again be closed for repairs starting Saturday, February 15. at 8 a.m. ODOT…
I’ve been thinking … No such thing as not voting
By Jim Heffernan There’s a phrase in poker when you’re called and have the winning hand, “Read ‘em and Weep.” Here’s a chart that I think should make you “Read ‘em and…
I’ve been thinking … Murmuration
By Jim Heffernan I first saw Tillamook in 1976 when I was barely thirty. It was a family adventure with my wife and our two boys in a VW pop-top. We drove…
THE OCEANSIDER: House on the Hill Property Back on Market; Three Week Closure Hwy. 131 starts Feb. 12th; Final Hearing on TLT Increase Feb. 12th
House on the Hill Proposal Falls Through The Hotel is “Back on the Market” As reported in last week’s Oceansider, the consortium led by Portland entrepreneur Nile Hagen let the county deadline pass…
I’ve been thinking … I’m mad as hell
By Jim Heffernan I’ve really tried to be chill and calm, in spite of everything. Neil Lemery tells me, “There’s no shortage of opportunities now. Local volunteer opportunities and job possibilities offer…
CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM HEFFERNAN: Sermon #5, Part 2 – Where is America?; Transcript for Sermon 5, Part 1
Join Jim at 10AM on Saturday February 8 for Sermon #5, Part 2. In this section we will explore “America is in Its Acts” and Find Reasons to be joyful. Recordings for…
I’ve been thinking … A Town Without Pity
By Jim Heffernan If you remember this song, you’re old. It came out in 1961 when I was a Freshman in High School. There were lyrics, but all I remember is the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Making Things Better
By Neal Lemery I’ve always heard that we are here to make things better. That is our ultimate purpose, and that we do that work with love, compassion, and focus. Whatever else…