By Neal Lemery Celebrating our independence is a challenge for these times, and we are hard pressed to rise to the challenges facing those who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776….
Category: Guest Column
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Case & Vaccine Summary – 07/02/21
Tillamook County Community Health Centers – We hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! Our office will be closed Monday July 5th in observation of the holiday….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Gordon’s Update – Weather, Vaccines & Beach Safety (7/1/21)
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Management Thursday, July 1, 2021, 09:30am Weather Well, it looks like the weather pattern remains stuck on summer! We did have a little light precipitation overnight…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – June 29th; Weather & Vaccine Report
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 10:30am Weather The record breaking 2021 heat wave is headed into the rearview mirror. There are still Excessive Heat Warnings over…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Big Dollars and Big Wins for the District
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, With temperatures spiking to over 110 in Salem Saturday, the 2021 Legislature concluded its business and gaveled adjournment. The Oregon State Capitol at sunset. …
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – Weather & COVID-19 – June 28, 2021
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Monday, June 28, 2021, 09:15am Weather As was expected and forecasted, we had a weekend for the record books. There were a lot of records…
RECIPES: DIY barbeque sauces, marinades and spice rubs for the best BBQ season ever
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s barbecue season – and weather!! Here you go – some of Dana’s FAVORITE bbq sauces, marinades and rubs. No need to turn on the oven, warm up the grill…
WORDS OF WISDOM: To One Suddenly Departed
By Neal Lemery I can take you for granted so easily. Often, you would be there in my life, a friend, one who listens, one who cares, full of life. Today, you…
Gordon’s Update Thursday, June 17, 2021 – Weather & Vaccines – Tillamook at 63.7%; State at 68.2%
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Weather – 6/17/21 10:50 am The ridge of high pressure continues but a strong marine push this morning has given us cloudy skies that will…
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,…