OIOpublisher To the Editor: I live in Tillamook County and am proud that several City Councils (Manzanita, Wheeler and Bay City) have voted to ban plastic carryout bags. I’m optimistic that Garibaldi…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Response to “Call to Action – Curbside Recycling”: Rethink Waste
This is in response to: tillamookcountypioneer.net/call-to-action-curbside-recycling-in-north-county/ Your attention to recycling is commendable. Unfortunately, not all recycling is equal. Commingled is recycling in name only: once different plastics are combined they are difficult…
Call to Action: Curbside Recycling in North County
Hey there North Tillamook County friends who use Recology for garbage service…. did you know that Recology offers curbside recycling in Clatsop County? I am going out on a limb here and…
Thank You for Your Support from Tillamook County Commissioner-Elect Mary Faith Bell
I couldn’t be more proud to be Tillamook County Commissioner Elect. I am humbled and honored and eager to get to work. I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported me and…
Letter to the Editor: NCRD√ YES!
You’ve probably seen the bright yellow NCRD√ YES signs? And you probably know what they’re asking? In case not, let me remind you. We’re asking you to vote for the North Coast…
OP/ED: WORDS MATTER
It takes a special kind of creativity to frame bad things in an appealing way, but that’s what has happened with most of the ballot measures this election. At first glance, measures…
Mary Faith Bell Gets My Vote
Tillamook County has the opportunity to broaden the view and the effectiveness of the Board of County Commissioners in the current election. With Tim Josi’s retirement, we are left with a South…
Is Adam Schwend the right choice for Tillamook County Commissioner?
He is young, energetic, caring, speaks with honesty and integrity, and carries a presence. Adam is a 4th generation resident of Till. co. He attended South Prairie Elementary, Till. Jr. high, and…
NCRD – Wellness Options for North County
Dear Editor, We have a wonderful option for wellness in North County. It offers opportunities for physical, social and emotional wellness. It is a home away from home for our youth with…
Re-Elect Barbara Trout
We met Barbara Trout when we first bought a home in Tillamook County twenty eight years ago. Having always lived in large cities, we were amazed the impact one person, in this…