Tillamook Early Learning Center hires new executive director
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – Tillamook Early Learning Center recently announced its incoming executive director will be Sarah Dentel.
As a long-time Tillamook resident, Dentel, who will begin her new position on July 16, has strong connections within the community and to TELC, which is in its 30th year. She is familiar with TELC as both a former teacher and as a current parent in the program. She has experience as a classroom teacher working with infants, toddlers and preschool age children. At the moment, she is a social services specialist with the Oregon Department of Human Resources, Child Welfare Division.
Dentel graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in education and family and human services. Her coursework included grant writing and program evaluation, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model, public policy, research design and strategies, diversity and multicultural competency and awareness, interpersonal violence, ethics and professional practice issues.
“There could not have been a better match made to continue the TELC mission for children, families, staff and the community of Tillamook,” said Eva Manderson, current TELC executive director. “Sarah is passionate about serving children and families. She has seen firsthand the progress that has been made over the last eight years and has fantastic ideas for maintaining that forward momentum. She is committed to seeing children arrive at Kindergarten ready socially, emotionally and academically.
“Sarah is also dedicated to supporting teachers, seeing them reach their full potential and professionally recognizing them for the hard work that they do daily,” said Manderson. “Organizationally, she has ideas for growing our Board of Directors and developing new financial supports and community partnerships.”
Manderson will continue to serve as TELC executive director through July 15, at which time she will fill a consultant/support role for TELC and Dentel in an effort to help create a seamless transition for families and staff.
“I’m proud of the evolution of TELC,” said Manderson. “I’m certain that all of the good work that was started will continue long into the future under Sarah’s leadership.”
Tillamook County meteorologist joins Coast Community Radio news crew
ASTORIA, Ore. – Bay City meteorologist Gordon McCraw recently joined the Coast Community Radio news department.
McCraw, who also serves as director of the Tillamook County Emergency Management Department, will offer in-depth weather reports for southwest Washington and the north Oregon Coast Monday through Friday.
“We’re very happy and proud to have him on board,” said Joanne Rideout, station manager. “It’s great for the station overall to have a weather expert and emergency services guru on our team. It’s also part of our commitment to serving all of our listeners.”
Hear McCraw’s weather reports during NPR’s “Morning Edition” at 8:19 a.m. and “All Things Considered” at 5:19 p.m. Listen at KMUN 91.9 FM Astoria, KTCB 89.5 FM Tillamook, CoastRadio.org and on the TuneIn app at KMUN.
Coast Community Radio is a non-commercial community radio station serving the Greater Lower Columbia-Pacific region for more than 32 years. KMUN broadcasts 7,500 watts of power at 91.9 MHz from its main transmitter on Megler Mountain (atop the Washington hills across from Astoria and above Dismal Nitch), 10 watts at 89.5 MHz from translators located in Cannon Beach and 104.3 MHz in Wheeler, and 10 watts at 91.3 MHz from a translator serving South Astoria. KTCB came on the air in 2005 and broadcasts 400 watts of power at 89.5 MHz from Cape Meares, serving Tillamook County
Oregon Coast Bank adds VP to Board of Directors
NEWPORT, Ore. – Joe Postlewait, vice president/investment securities of Oregon Coast Bank, was recently elected to a seat on the bank’s Board of Directors.
Postlewait has managed the bank’s investment strategies for six years, serves on the asset-liability committee and is also an experienced lender, property evaluator and manager.
A graduate of Newport High School, Postlewait attended both Linfield College and Oregon State University. After seven years in the construction business he joined the Oregon Coast Bank management training program in 2007. In December of that year, he led the bank’s expansion to Waldport, serving as manager of the new office. In May 2009 he returned to the Newport headquarters as the bank’s investment officer.
Postlewait and his wife Kasey reside in Newport with their three children, ages 9, 7 and 5. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Pacific Communities Hospital Health Foundation and on the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Board of Directors. In his spare time, Postlewait hunts, fishes, is an avid reader of history and runs in marathons and 50k races.
“Joe’s leadership, community banking skills and sound investment strategies have played an important role in the success of our bank,” said Rob Thompson, chairman of the Oregon Coast Bank Board of Directors. “He’s a valuable part of our management team and very deserving of a seat on the board.”
Locally owned and operated, Oregon Coast Bank has grown to more than $184 million in assets. The bank operates offices in Newport, Toledo, Waldport, Lincoln City, Pacific City and Tillamook.
Oregon Coast Bank has provided more than $534 million in financing to local families and businesses.
Professional cleaner begins serving Rockaway Beach area
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Ore. – Professional cleaner Jasmin Lynn Hahn developed her local business with the community’s needs in mind.
As a result, Sassy Jassy Cleaning offers a variety of cleaning services and discounts for senior and disabled clients.
She primarily cleans homes, but cleans some small business spaces as well. “I can work in Tillamook, Bay City, Garibaldi, Rockaway and Nehalem,” she said. “I go where the customer needs me.”
Hahn has lived in Tillamook County since 2004. She bought a house in Rockaway Beach in May. “I love it here,” she said. “I originally moved here because my father, who has multiple sclerosis, had moved to Tillamook in 2003 and I wanted to be closer to take care of him. I have two children now who attend Garibaldi Grade school. Best decision I ever made was to move here.”
After working in retail for more than 15 years, Hahn began doing housekeeping, much of it in the hospitality industry, after moving to the Coast. She liked the work and decided to start her own business.
Hahn, who is licensed and insured, offers cleaning on a weekly and bi-weekly basis, as well as for move-ins, move-outs and occasional deep cleans.
Learn more by contacting Hahn at 503-812-6330 or sassyjassycleaning@yahoo.com.