By Sydney J. Elliott, MFA, SydneyJElliott.com Ten or twenty years ago, I would have never imagined myself sitting cross legged in front of a makeshift altar of sorts. On it are pictures…
Category: Guest Column
Ocean wind turbines on the horizon
By Gus Meyer Oregon’s coast is drawing the attention of ocean wind turbine installation planning for production of clean energy by the US Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM). BOEM recently held a…
Donating & Volunteering: Important for the Community, and It Turns out Your Health!
By Shelby Porter, Americorp VISTA Tillamook County Wellness, Tillamook County Community Health Centers We are fortunate to live in a community that has grown and supported each other over the years. Charitable…
From an Outgoing Commissioner: Thank You Citizens! Baertlein Announces This is His Last Term
By Tillamook County Commissioner Bill Baertlein After much thought and soul searching, I have decided not to run again for Tillamook County Commissioner. I will be 70 years old in January of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Annual Exams – Have You Had Yours?
By Tonya Brown, SRCH Colorectal Cancer Screening Coordinator and Care Oregon Panel Coordinator Do you only go to the doctor’s office when you are sick or injured? When was the last time…
My Favorite Books of 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: Books – so many books, so little time to read – always a dilemma, and I find myself relying on the advice of other readers. Neal Lemery’s wide-ranging reading provides…
The Littoral Life: What’s in a name?
By Dan Haag On a recent lazy November afternoon, I listlessly pushed a cart through Fred Meyer. How I’d ended up there was a bit of a mystery. I distinctly recalled telling…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Stop Chewing So Loudly!
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation We all know someone who can’t stand the sound of people chewing their food. You may be one of these people. Before you…
Drew’s Reviews: Update – Where’s Drew? What’s in store for 2020?
By Andrew Jenck Long time readers will know that “Drew’s Reviews” is a side job, and I haven’t had a “regular” schedule to my reviews. I do appreciate everyone’s patience, though and…
POEM: BIRD INVASION
Driving in the country on a November sunny day Revealed a sight of shear anomaly. A vicious storm brewing off distant shores Results in scenes of grandeur that are hard to ignore….
