By Virginia Carrell Prowell (10-27-19) It’s the last week of October, what does that mean? Let’s look at the possibilities of fun and dreams. I was on my way to meet some…
Category: Guest Column
Beyond the Beach: Plan some winter hiking
By Dan Haag It’s just around the corner, the infamous Oregon Coast rain and wind. When it hits, it’s time to take stock of what winter represents: perhaps a needed vacation, or…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Taking Charge of Our Health
In our most recent column, we shared that 11.3% of Tillamook County residents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and an estimated 30% more of our local population may have prediabetes…
POETRY: OCTOBER ARTIST
EDITOR’S NOTE: Regular Pioneer readers will recognize this poet’s name – the author of the “Diary of the Depot” – and we have always enjoyed her regular poetry contributions. Until recently, while…
The Littoral Life: The winded warrior
By Dan Haag 35 years ago, one of the greatest films of all time was being viewed across America. I am, of course, referring to the Ralph Macchio classic, “The Karate Kid.”…
MEMORY TRACKS: DIARY OF A DEPOT – Chapter 7 – THEIR RENTAL EXPERIENCE
Editor’s Note: The story continues, through the decades of the Rockaway Beach Train Depot. See links at the end for The introduction, Chapters 1 through 6. By Virginia Carrell Prowell The young…
Promoting A Culture of Preparedness: Support for New City Hall
By Linda Kozlowski, President, Manzanita City Council As a community volunteer, I wear many hats. The two I am most proud to wear are those of Manzanita City Councilor and President of…
NW Rides Improves Access to Care
By Shelby Porter, AmeriCorps Diabetes Prevention & Community Health Promotion VISTA with Tillamook County Community Health Centers Have you ever needed to get across town or even out of town for a…
MEMORY TRACKS: DIARY OF A DEPOT – Chapter 5 & 6 – The 1950’s & The Arrival of The New Owners
Editor’s Note: Finally getting back to the Diary … We left this story just as the depot was undergoing some big changes. The story continues, through the decades of the Rockaway Beach…
GUEST COMMENTARY: CIRCLES
By Kay Stoltz You’re invited! Out of the blue an invitation arrives to celebrate a birthday of someone I hadn’t seen in months. I’ve been thinking of her in connection with some…
