By Sarah Ermer, MPH, CHES, from Tillamook Family Counseling Center for Tillamook County Wellness Fortunately, Buzzfeed has never claimed to be able to give you any medical diagnosis. But plenty of other…
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WORDS OF WISDOM: Cleaning Up After Fathers Day
By Neal Lemery I’m always relieved when Fathers Day is over for the year. For me, it is a mix of emotions and experiences, with memories both sweet and awkward, sometimes excruciatingly…
“Roots: We Been Here” Exhibit Offers Provocative Visit to Tillamook Forest Center
By Neal Lemery A new exhibit at the Tillamook Forest Center on Highway 6 offers a fresh and thoughtful visit to the Tillamook State Forest. The exhibit explores the relationships between the…
I’ve been thinking … Transportation Decline
By Jim Heffernan I was very proud to serve as a board member of Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD), until I wasn’t. I was convinced the District had at its heart a…
BOOK REVIEWS: A Twofer – A Brief History of Fear and Intolerance in Tillamook County by Helen Hill & The Story of Tillamook-The Little County That Became the Big Cheese by Dean Collins
EDITOR’S NOTE: Two books about the history of our county, written 70 years apart with different focuses and views … By Jim Heffernan A Brief History of Fear and Intolerance in Tillamook…
Mental Health Awareness – Children
By Leanna Coy, FNP The Pioneer will periodically publish information to educate the Tillamook County community about mental health awareness (not just during Mental Health Awareness momth.) The goal is to bring…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Memorial Day is Personal to Me
By Neal Lemery Memorial Day is an awkward holiday for me, celebrated publicly for the three day weekend, the winding down of school and planning for summer fun. Our culture celebrates the…
I’VE BEEN THINKING … Hope and the News
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “the news” and hope. I’ve been talking to people, and I often find we have very different opinions. When I ask the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Escaping into the Quiet
By Neal Lemery Like other photographers, I was excited about the Northern Lights being visible in Oregon. I’d missed the first night, but I was ready the second night. I carefully set…
View from Here: Agendas for Building Community
By Lianne Thompson On Friday, May 10, 2024, we gathered to honor the life and legacy of Arch Cape resident and community icon Marney Beemer. The Cannon Beach Community Church was filled…
