Thank you all for being in Nehalem for the North County Resistance Peaceful Protest on Saturday. 35 people and two dogs showed up to help us protest our current Federal Government. Lots of audience participation from all the cars going by. I would say our rate was 97% positive.
We did get a warning from our local police which was unfortunate but deserved. I am sure we all understand that as protesters we have one point of view and that is not always shared by “others”. The “others” would like us not to be in Nehalem and yes, they do keep tabs on us and our behavior. In order to be able to stay in Nehalem and protest we need to follow some rules. The one big rule is to stay out of and off of Highway 101. Along the sidewalk edge where we protest in Nehalem there is a yellow line. We can consider this line to mean “caution” and to stay on the sidewalk side of this line. In the past we have had more than one person walking on Highway 101 taking pictures of protesters and their signs. Please do not do this anymore. From now on we will have a safety person assigned to the Nehalem Protest who will ask you not to be in/on Highway 101. If you refuse to honor this request, we will call the Police and turn you in. This is for your own safety. If you want to take pictures of our protest, please do so from the sidewalk across the street. We also have people crossing the street to get coffee at the coffee hutch. I know it is a little longer walk but for safety’s sake I am asking you to please cross at the crosswalk under the blinking light. If walking this extra distance is difficult for you, we have people who will take your order, cross at the crosswalk, and hopefully bring your order back to you. We’re a pretty honest bunch. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Lots and lots of traffic this past Saturday. We hope to see you this coming Saturday, June 27, in Nehalem from noon to 2 PM. It’s a bit early for a weather report but my phone is telling me we might have just a touch of rain next Saturday. That’s what umbrellas are for.
I’ve had a request to send you some information about Tillamook Democrats and a request from them for others to join them in the June Dairy Parade. Will send them out to you tomorrow.
Thanks for coming out. Please tell your friends, neighbors, and visitors to join us this coming Saturday. I’m wondering where all our local politicians are? And yes, there will be a protest in Nehalem on July 4th, noon to 2 PM.
Best,
Patty