Tillamook PUD Awards Community Support Grants  

TILLAMOOK, OR – March 17, 2010 - The Tillamook PUD Board of Directors has awarded funding under its 2010 Community Support Grant Program to 16 non-profit organizations in Tillamook County.  Those receiving awards are the Pacific City/Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, Tillamook County YMCA, Tillamook Senior Citizens Center, Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, Manzanita Farmers’ Market, Northwest Regional ESD, Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, Salvation Army, Port of Garibaldi, North County Recreation District, North Coast Seafood Festival, Tillamook Habitat for Humanity, Tillamook United Methodist Church, CASA of Tillamook County and the City of Bay City.

Tillamook PUD developed the Community Grant Program to assist local non-profit organizations in funding projects designed to promote economic growth in Tillamook County.  In evaluating and selecting projects for funding, the Board focused on the enhancement of economic development, in addition to community livability, financial need and the ability for project completion by the end of the year.

Historically, and by statute, PUDs are formed not only to provide power, but also to promote economic development within their service areas.  This is the ninth year the Board has budgeted funds for the community grant program and feedback has been positive.  Recipients have reported that in many cases, the PUD grant funds were instrumental in securing additional funding from other sources.   

2010 Employment for Education Award

TILLAMOOK, OR – April 19, 2010 – Tillamook PUD Announces Employment for Education Winner

The Tillamook People’s Utility District (PUD) has announced that Katelyn Hurliman was selected as the 2010 recipient of its Employment for Education Award.  The selection was made after an interview and evaluation process which considered grades, employment history, leadership abilities, goals and financial need. 

Katie is a Tillamook High School senior and is the daughter of Max and Lisa Hurliman of Tillamook.  She has received several academic and athletic honors while at Tillamook High School.  She is a member of the Student Council, current Senior Class President and is a member of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools.  Katie has received the Scholar Athlete Achievement Award all four years, received the Coach’s Award her sophomore year, the Certification of Excellence in Mathematics for two years, and took First Place in the 2009 Sala Kryszek Writing and Art Competition. 

Katie is active in her church and in the community, as well.  She has attended national youth leadership conferences and participated in a youth group mission trip to Mexico, helping to build houses for needy families.  She has participated in community service activities through the Tillamook Lions and Key Clubs.    

Katie plans to attend Linfield College, where she will pursue a degree in psychology.  After completing her bachelor’s degree, she plans to continue her education to become an optometrist.

Tillamook PUD has sponsored the Employment for Education Program for 46 years.  The award provides employment during school breaks while students attend college.     

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