EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone is missing someone during this holiday season; for many it’s been a difficult year of loss, and our recent community losses are about holding space for each other. Thank…
Category: Guest Column
THE OCEANSIDER: ONA Invites Applications for Oceanside Zoning and STR Committees
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider As reported in The Oceansider several weeks ago, the Tillamook County Department of Community Development and County Commissioners will soon be considering changes to two ordinances that are critical to…
I’VE BEEN THINKING … Barry Commoner & The 5 Laws of Ecology
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about Barry Commoner these days. Not really his fault, but it brews up in my mind an unsavory stew of wasted votes, unheeded advice,…
BOOK REVIEW: From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman
By Jim Heffernan I chose this book because I was seeking a better understanding of what drives the madness between Israel and its neighbors. The book is thirteen years old, but little…
THE OCEANSIDER: Putting the “community” in Community Hall … Oceanside Community Club Announces Pilot Program to Expand Hall Access
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider The Oceanside Community Club (OCC) Board of Directors has begun an experiment to expand the availability of the Community Hall for local groups. While the Club already provides…
Trying to See: Be Careful What You Wish For
By Michael Randall Here’s a serious question for you: should we be concerned about the 2024 presidential election’s outcome? Let’s examine what one of the leading candidates thinks about and speaks about…
THE OCEANSIDER: Oceanside Neighborhood Assoc. Meeting Jam-Packed with News
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Over 50 Oceansiders attended or logged in Saturday (Dec. 2) for the first meeting of the Oceanside Neighborhood Association (ONA) in more than six months. The agenda featured…
POSTIVE VIBES: Peace Is Good Medicine
By Jan Boal, RN Each of us has our own definition of what peace means. All these thoughts are good medicine for our body, mind and spirit. During this time of unrest…
I’VE BEEN THINKING: FDR Again
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “Making America Great Again” and not just as a catchy slogan. More than 80 years ago, Franklin Roosevelt had a perfect plan….
It’s Not Just A Walk to the Beach
EDITOR’S NOTE: It may become more difficult to access the beach with this recent court ruling as beach accesses are being closed in Tillamook County. Neal Lemery gives us a deeper look…
