EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness, the…
Category: Op-Ed
WORDS OF WISDOM: Teachings From the Pandemic
by Neal Lemery This last year and a half has been chock full of lessons and experiences, forcing us to adapt, often reluctantly, to changes in how we live, be with family,…
Transportation Advisory Committee Members Needed
Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) is seeking volunteers to serve on the District’s Transportation Advisory Committee. The TAC will advise and assist the District’s Board of Directors on issues and matters related…
Geezer Tribe: Just the short of it
by Linda Shaffer Remember that old saying about “the long and the short of things?” Well, I do. Why? I am reminded of it daily because somewhere between the early 2000s and…
OP/ED: Life after the election
By Constance Shimek, candidate for North County Recreation District Board Thank you again for joining in the tough conversations we all had during this NCRD Position #5 election. Special thanks go to…
WORDS OF WISDOM: What I Am Learning from the Pandemic
by Neal Lemery The last year has taught me many lessons, and I hope I can fully absorb and retain the wisdom of these times. The lessons are often challenging and messy,…
Re: NCRD. A Response for Kimber
To Kimber: It always comes down to the restrooms – a universal need. Let’s talk about ‘ADA Restrooms’. Please stop calling them ‘ADA’ restrooms. By now, we must all be familiar that…
GEEZER TRIBE: A date at the dump
by Linda Shaffer Yes, it’s true. The Shaffers have finally added a new destination to their short list of places visited in the past two years. As I’m sure most of you…
New Energy, Creating Space that Welcomes All! Vote for Constance Shimek for NCRD Board
Hey everyone! I don’t normally jump into anything regarding politics online but for my good neighbor Constance Shimek I am happy to be able to do so! If you are voting for…
Vote for a kind, empathetic, compassionate, understanding, hardworking and full-of-love human – is an easy choice to make — Constance Shimek for NCRD Board for Caring, for the Community, for ALL!
To the citizens of North Tillamook County, I met Constance Shimek when I was a freshman in high school, in December of 2011. I was volunteering at a breast cancer fundraising event…
