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Saturday June 7,2025 Nehalem Bay Crab Derby - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Saturday June 7,2025 Nehalem Bay Crab Derby Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy launches Pathways to Equity Program - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy launches Pathways to Equity Program Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sammy’s Place seeks contractor for Thompson Springs - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Sammy’s Place seeks contractor for Thompson Springs Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:58 pm
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update Week of 5/26/2025 - Tillamook Pioneer
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update Week of 5/26/2025 Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 26 May 2025 | 10:38 pm
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: Nehalem American Legion Cemetery; Rockaway Beach Wayside; Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens – Monday May 26th - Tillamook Pioneer
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: Nehalem American Legion Cemetery; Rockaway Beach Wayside; Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens – Monday May 26th Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 25 May 2025 | 9:18 pm
Oregon coast state park will reopen after 6-month closure - OregonLive.com
Oregon coast state park will reopen after 6-month closure OregonLive.com
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO OPEN DAY-USE AREAS, BOAT LAUNCH MAY 23, CAMPGROUND REMAINS CLOSED - Tillamook Pioneer
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO OPEN DAY-USE AREAS, BOAT LAUNCH MAY 23, CAMPGROUND REMAINS CLOSED Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
News from the Nehalem Bay Health District: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update – Hospital Road Closure Wed. 5/14 - Tillamook Pioneer
News from the Nehalem Bay Health District: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update – Hospital Road Closure Wed. 5/14 Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay Garden Club plant sale set for Mothers’ Day - The North Coast Citizen
Nehalem Bay Garden Club plant sale set for Mothers’ Day The North Coast Citizen
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:04 am
NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE SATURDAY MAY 10TH & SUNDAY MAY 11TH - Tillamook Pioneer
NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE SATURDAY MAY 10TH & SUNDAY MAY 11TH Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Trust declares war on Scotch broom in Nehalem - Discover Our Coast
Trust declares war on Scotch broom in Nehalem Discover Our Coast
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay State Park GoBond Construction Update: Construction Continues Throughout Park; Upgrading Utilities, New Restrooms, More Accessible Campsites & Seasonal Staff Housing - Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay State Park on track for July reopening - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Bay State Park on track for July reopening Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Housing Happenings in North County: Bayside Commons Fully Rented; Work to Begin on Alder Creek Commons (former Nehalem Bay House) - Tillamook Pioneer
Housing Happenings in North County: Bayside Commons Fully Rented; Work to Begin on Alder Creek Commons (former Nehalem Bay House) Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay Health District and Board Member Debbie Moberly Recognized for Outstanding Achievements by Oregon Special Districts Association - Tillamook Pioneer
Nehalem Bay Health District and Board Member Debbie Moberly Recognized for Outstanding Achievements by Oregon Special Districts Association Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
North County Recreation District: From a pool to plays, Nehalem’s hub serves coastal community - Oregon ArtsWatch
North County Recreation District: From a pool to plays, Nehalem’s hub serves coastal community Oregon ArtsWatch
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY SENDS 70 FIREFIGHTERS TO FIGHT CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES; FIREFIGHTERS & EQUIPMENT FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE, GARIBALDI FIRE, CANNON BEACH FIRE, SEASIDE FIRE & BANKS FIRE ALSO HEADED SOUT - Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Nehalem Bay extends campground reservation closure through at least July - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Bay extends campground reservation closure through at least July Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 23 December 2024 | 5:18 pm
Painter Shirl Ireland: From the Adirondacks to Nehalem’s NCRD Gallery, by way of Yellowstone - Oregon ArtsWatch
Painter Shirl Ireland: From the Adirondacks to Nehalem’s NCRD Gallery, by way of Yellowstone Oregon ArtsWatch
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Flood preparedness: Tips on staying safe during severe weather - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Flood preparedness: Tips on staying safe during severe weather Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 26 November 2024 | 8:00 am
A tragic day in Nehalem Bay; two perish in separate incidents | News - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
A tragic day in Nehalem Bay; two perish in separate incidents | News Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Figure 3-8 Tsunami evacuation map of Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler,... - researchgate.net
Figure 3-8 Tsunami evacuation map of Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler,... researchgate.net
Published on 24 October 2024 | 8:59 pm
An unmarked road near the Oregon Coast showcases Oregon's fall beauty - KGW
An unmarked road near the Oregon Coast showcases Oregon's fall beauty KGW
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE CHIEF OF TRAINING JESSE WALSH FUNDRAISING PROVIDES DOZEN LIFE-SAVING DEVICES TO LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES - Tillamook Pioneer
NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE CHIEF OF TRAINING JESSE WALSH FUNDRAISING PROVIDES DOZEN LIFE-SAVING DEVICES TO LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 28 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Bay State Park prepares for major infrastructure upgrades - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Bay State Park prepares for major infrastructure upgrades Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
NEW APARTMENTS IN BAYSIDE GARDENS – BAYSIDE COMMONS TAKING APPLICATIONS - Tillamook Pioneer
NEW APARTMENTS IN BAYSIDE GARDENS – BAYSIDE COMMONS TAKING APPLICATIONS Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 6 August 2024 | 7:00 am
New Food Roots pickup at Wolfmoon Bakery in Nehalem - Tillamook Pioneer
New Food Roots pickup at Wolfmoon Bakery in Nehalem Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 20 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Man drowns in Nehalem River after canoe capsizes, TCSO stresses importance of life jackets - KATU
Man drowns in Nehalem River after canoe capsizes, TCSO stresses importance of life jackets KATU
Published on 11 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Canoe flipping incident on the Nehalem River leads to man’s death - KOIN.com
Canoe flipping incident on the Nehalem River leads to man’s death KOIN.com
Published on 10 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Man drowns after canoe overturns on Nehalem River - KPTV
Man drowns after canoe overturns on Nehalem River KPTV
Published on 10 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Hwy 101 reopens following landslide near Nehalem - KPTV
Hwy 101 reopens following landslide near Nehalem KPTV
Published on 3 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Landslide closes Hwy 101 near Nehalem - KPTV
Landslide closes Hwy 101 near Nehalem KPTV
Published on 3 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Humpback whale washed up in Nehalem Bay State Park was likely hit by ship - KPTV
Humpback whale washed up in Nehalem Bay State Park was likely hit by ship KPTV
Published on 31 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Dead humpback whale found on Oregon Coast was struck, killed by boat, agency says - KATU
Dead humpback whale found on Oregon Coast was struck, killed by boat, agency says KATU
Published on 31 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Whale washes ashore at Nehalem Bay State Park - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Whale washes ashore at Nehalem Bay State Park Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 28 May 2024 | 10:41 pm
Dead humpback whale washes up on Oregon Coast near Manzanita - Statesman Journal
Dead humpback whale washes up on Oregon Coast near Manzanita Statesman Journal
Published on 28 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Dead humpback whale washes up in Nehalem Bay State Park, stranding investigation underway - KATU
Dead humpback whale washes up in Nehalem Bay State Park, stranding investigation underway KATU
Published on 27 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Dead whale floating off Oregon coast washes ashore north of Nehalem Jetty - KPTV
Dead whale floating off Oregon coast washes ashore north of Nehalem Jetty KPTV
Published on 26 May 2024 | 7:00 am
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES – Nehalem, Rockaway Beach Monday May 27th - Tillamook Pioneer
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES – Nehalem, Rockaway Beach Monday May 27th Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 26 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Susan Reinhardt Obituary (2024) - Nehalem, OR - Waud's Funeral Home & Crematory - Legacy.com
Susan Reinhardt Obituary (2024) - Nehalem, OR - Waud's Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy.com
Published on 8 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Recipe for disaster: Oregon Coast group puts a twist on emergency food preparedness - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Recipe for disaster: Oregon Coast group puts a twist on emergency food preparedness Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 2 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Nehalem Bay Garden Club welcomes new members and volunteers - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Bay Garden Club welcomes new members and volunteers Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 1 February 2024 | 11:31 pm
The Nehalem Bay Health District’s Journey and Future Aspirations - Tillamook Pioneer
The Nehalem Bay Health District’s Journey and Future Aspirations Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 16 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe shares history of homeland - Cannon Beach Gazette
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe shares history of homeland Cannon Beach Gazette
Published on 25 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Nehalem Valley Historical Society Presents: “Logging Oregon’s Coastal Forests” – Video Premiere Nov. 4th - Tillamook Pioneer
Nehalem Valley Historical Society Presents: “Logging Oregon’s Coastal Forests” – Video Premiere Nov. 4th Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 1 November 2023 | 7:00 am
Bites and Sights of the Coast: A Culinary Journey to Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts in Nehalem, Oregon - Tillamook Pioneer
Bites and Sights of the Coast: A Culinary Journey to Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts in Nehalem, Oregon Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 13 August 2023 | 7:00 am
Crash blocks Hwy 26 near Milepost 24, east of Nehalem River in Oregon Coast Range - KATU
Crash blocks Hwy 26 near Milepost 24, east of Nehalem River in Oregon Coast Range KATU
Published on 26 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Oregon Shores presents: Summer Sessions with Stewart Schultz along Nehalem Bay Aug. 3 & 4 - Tillamook Pioneer
Oregon Shores presents: Summer Sessions with Stewart Schultz along Nehalem Bay Aug. 3 & 4 Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 21 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Taking in Oregon's coastal scenery from the water trail - KGW
Taking in Oregon's coastal scenery from the water trail KGW
Published on 30 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe Celebrate Mural Installation in Seaside, Dedication on Saturday, July 8th at 2 p.m. on Broadway at Ace Hardware. - Tillamook Pioneer
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe Celebrate Mural Installation in Seaside, Dedication on Saturday, July 8th at 2 p.m. on Broadway at Ace Hardware. Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 29 June 2023 | 7:00 am
Whose beeswax? UO researcher works to continue finding pieces of Nehalem "Beeswax Wreck" - NPR for Oregonians
Whose beeswax? UO researcher works to continue finding pieces of Nehalem "Beeswax Wreck" NPR for Oregonians
Published on 11 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Post Office has a new look and purpose - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem Post Office has a new look and purpose Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 6 April 2023 | 7:02 am
UO is helping solve the Nehalem Beeswax Shipwreck mystery - University of Oregon
UO is helping solve the Nehalem Beeswax Shipwreck mystery University of Oregon
Published on 5 April 2023 | 7:00 am
Figure 2. Map of Smuggler Cove and Nehalem Bay study area Part A,... - researchgate.net
Figure 2. Map of Smuggler Cove and Nehalem Bay study area Part A,... researchgate.net
Published on 8 March 2023 | 8:43 am
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribal traditions reflected in restoration of elementary school project - Cannon Beach Gazette
Clatsop-Nehalem Tribal traditions reflected in restoration of elementary school project Cannon Beach Gazette
Published on 21 December 2022 | 8:00 am
From Nehalem to Italy: Mosaic artist Aja Ngo speaks at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center - Oregon ArtsWatch
From Nehalem to Italy: Mosaic artist Aja Ngo speaks at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center Oregon ArtsWatch
Published on 8 December 2022 | 8:00 am
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Welcomes New Board and Staff Members - Tillamook Pioneer
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Welcomes New Board and Staff Members Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 29 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Fall for Oregon's autumn foliage along a Nehalem River backroad - KGW
Fall for Oregon's autumn foliage along a Nehalem River backroad KGW
Published on 28 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Phil Chick is running for Mayor of Nehalem - Tillamook Pioneer
Phil Chick is running for Mayor of Nehalem Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 7 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Ongoing Homicide investigation in Nehalem - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Ongoing Homicide investigation in Nehalem Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 10 July 2022 | 9:43 pm
Nehalem man arrested in killing near Highway 101 - KGW
Nehalem man arrested in killing near Highway 101 KGW
Published on 10 July 2022 | 7:00 am
Memorial Day Services – Nehalem, Rockaway & Tillamook - Tillamook Pioneer
Memorial Day Services – Nehalem, Rockaway & Tillamook Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 29 May 2022 | 7:00 am
One of a kind ‘Tsunami’ hits Nehalem Bay area - The North Coast Citizen
One of a kind ‘Tsunami’ hits Nehalem Bay area The North Coast Citizen
Published on 11 May 2022 | 7:00 am
What is the Warning System for a Nehalem Bay Region Tsunami? - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
What is the Warning System for a Nehalem Bay Region Tsunami? Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 10 April 2022 | 7:00 am
Volunteers from Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Assist with Patients, COVID-19 Testing at Medical Plaza in Tillamook - Tillamook Pioneer
Volunteers from Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Assist with Patients, COVID-19 Testing at Medical Plaza in Tillamook Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 31 January 2022 | 8:00 am
GUEST COLUMN: What’s Going On at Nehalem Bay House? Closure and now COVID … - Tillamook Pioneer
GUEST COLUMN: What’s Going On at Nehalem Bay House? Closure and now COVID … Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 2 January 2022 | 8:00 am
CARE announces closure of Kilchis House and Nehalem Bay House - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
CARE announces closure of Kilchis House and Nehalem Bay House Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 21 December 2021 | 8:00 am
CARE, Inc. announces closure of assisted living communities Nehalem Bay House and Kilchis House - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
CARE, Inc. announces closure of assisted living communities Nehalem Bay House and Kilchis House Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 13 December 2021 | 8:00 am
FUN FACTS ABOUT NEHALEM BAY - Tillamook Pioneer
FUN FACTS ABOUT NEHALEM BAY Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 27 August 2021 | 7:00 am
Grant's Getaways: Paddling the Nehalem water trail - KGW
Grant's Getaways: Paddling the Nehalem water trail KGW
Published on 21 May 2021 | 7:00 am
MEET THE CANDIDATES May 18th Election – Pioneer Series: Damian Laviolette, Port of Nehalem Position #4 - Tillamook Pioneer
MEET THE CANDIDATES May 18th Election – Pioneer Series: Damian Laviolette, Port of Nehalem Position #4 Tillamook Pioneer
Published on 17 April 2021 | 7:00 am
Clatsop-Nehalem tribes ‘dreaming again’ with return of ancestral land - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Clatsop-Nehalem tribes ‘dreaming again’ with return of ancestral land Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 15 December 2020 | 8:00 am
Charlotte Basch '14 Sees Efforts to Expand Cultural Understanding Coming Full Circle - Pacific University
Charlotte Basch '14 Sees Efforts to Expand Cultural Understanding Coming Full Circle Pacific University
Published on 5 December 2020 | 8:00 am
Feedback sought on proposal to add a section of Nehalem River to the State Scenic Waterways Program - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Feedback sought on proposal to add a section of Nehalem River to the State Scenic Waterways Program Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 4 April 2020 | 6:17 am
Man drowns at Nehalem Bay State Park after being swept out by rip current - OregonLive.com
Man drowns at Nehalem Bay State Park after being swept out by rip current OregonLive.com
Published on 5 August 2019 | 7:00 am
Reduced Chinook salmon bag limit takes effect July 1 for mouth of Nehalem Bay - ODFW
Reduced Chinook salmon bag limit takes effect July 1 for mouth of Nehalem Bay ODFW
Published on 28 June 2019 | 7:00 am
Woman crushed by log after large wave hits Nehalem Bay beach - Statesman Journal
Woman crushed by log after large wave hits Nehalem Bay beach Statesman Journal
Published on 25 March 2019 | 7:00 am
Woman crushed, seriously hurt by log rolling in surf near Nehalem Bay - KEYE
Woman crushed, seriously hurt by log rolling in surf near Nehalem Bay KEYE
Published on 24 March 2019 | 7:00 am
Figure 4. Map of Nehalem River and bay, 1891. From the Archives of the... - researchgate.net
Figure 4. Map of Nehalem River and bay, 1891. From the Archives of the... researchgate.net
Published on 8 February 2018 | 1:33 am
Figure 2. Aerial view of the Nehalem spit from the Nehalem river mouth... - researchgate.net
Figure 2. Aerial view of the Nehalem spit from the Nehalem river mouth... researchgate.net
Published on 8 February 2018 | 1:32 am
Explore hidden marshland of Nehalem River on kayak tour - Statesman Journal
Explore hidden marshland of Nehalem River on kayak tour Statesman Journal
Published on 9 January 2018 | 8:00 am
The 5 best hikes near Manzanita, Oregon and Oswald West and Nehalem state parks - Statesman Journal
The 5 best hikes near Manzanita, Oregon and Oswald West and Nehalem state parks Statesman Journal
Published on 15 November 2017 | 8:00 am
Airplane crash at Nehalem Bay State Park kills pair of elk - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Airplane crash at Nehalem Bay State Park kills pair of elk Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 17 September 2017 | 7:00 am
Nehalem council race offers choice - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Nehalem council race offers choice Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 27 April 2017 | 11:46 pm
Coast Guard rescues two from capsized boat in Nehalem Bay - KGW
Coast Guard rescues two from capsized boat in Nehalem Bay KGW
Published on 11 September 2016 | 7:00 am
Intel: Nehalem - CPU Charts 2012: 86 Processors From AMD And Intel, Tested - Tom's Hardware
Intel: Nehalem - CPU Charts 2012: 86 Processors From AMD And Intel, Tested Tom's Hardware
Published on 23 December 2012 | 8:00 am
State police investigating single-vehicle crash in Nehalem Bay State Park that injured woman - OregonLive.com
State police investigating single-vehicle crash in Nehalem Bay State Park that injured woman OregonLive.com
Published on 24 April 2011 | 7:00 am
Take a Nehalem River paddle trip on Oregon's growing network of water trails - OregonLive.com
Take a Nehalem River paddle trip on Oregon's growing network of water trails OregonLive.com
Published on 27 February 2010 | 8:00 am
Upgrading and Analyzing Apple's Nehalem Mac Pro - AnandTech
Upgrading and Analyzing Apple's Nehalem Mac Pro AnandTech
Published on 13 July 2009 | 7:00 am
Frying a Mac Pro - Upgrading and Analyzing Apple's Nehalem Mac Pro - AnandTech
Frying a Mac Pro - Upgrading and Analyzing Apple's Nehalem Mac Pro AnandTech
Published on 13 July 2009 | 7:00 am
Nehalem Part 3: The Cache Debate, LGA-1156 and the 32nm Future - AnandTech
Nehalem Part 3: The Cache Debate, LGA-1156 and the 32nm Future AnandTech
Published on 19 November 2008 | 8:00 am
Intel's Secret: Nehalem Can Be Very Power Efficient - Nehalem: The Unwritten Chapters - AnandTech
Intel's Secret: Nehalem Can Be Very Power Efficient - Nehalem: The Unwritten Chapters AnandTech
Published on 7 November 2008 | 8:00 am
Nehalem - Everything You Need to Know about Intel's New Architecture - AnandTech
Nehalem - Everything You Need to Know about Intel's New Architecture AnandTech
Published on 3 November 2008 | 8:00 am
The Dark Knight: Intel's Core i7 - AnandTech
The Dark Knight: Intel's Core i7 AnandTech
Published on 3 November 2008 | 8:00 am
Cache Hierarchy - Nehalem - Everything You Need to Know about Intel's New Architecture - AnandTech
Cache Hierarchy - Nehalem - Everything You Need to Know about Intel's New Architecture AnandTech
Published on 3 November 2008 | 8:00 am
Understanding Nehalem's Memory Architecture - The Dark Knight: Intel's Core i7 - AnandTech
Understanding Nehalem's Memory Architecture - The Dark Knight: Intel's Core i7 AnandTech
Published on 3 November 2008 | 8:00 am
The Nehalem Preview: Intel Does It Again - AnandTech
The Nehalem Preview: Intel Does It Again AnandTech
Published on 5 June 2008 | 7:00 am
Year-long drug investigation leads to 14 arrests, 7 in Nehalem - Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Year-long drug investigation leads to 14 arrests, 7 in Nehalem Tillamook Headlight-Herald
Published on 9 January 2008 | 8:00 am