AUTHOR EVENT Saturday July 15 5:30 pm

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Louisa Peck will be reading and discussing her book, Die Hard Athesist, at Cloud and Leaf Bookstore, 5:30 pm, Saturday, July 18.

Reader Views Gold Award Winner 2025 – Spirituality/Inspiration

International Book Awards Finalist 2024 – Spirituality

Louisa was raised to view God as nothing more than a human concept and spiritualism as a form of superstition. Then, in 1982 at a Manhattan nightclub, she suffered a cardiac arrest brought on by lidocaine poisoning, shot out of her body, and experienced an other-worldly journey to her god source – the Sun.

Returned to her body, she dismissed her experience as a hypoxic hallucination. She’d never heard of a Near-Death Experience, and even if she had, she’d have considered the idea of crossing over to be ludicrous.

But WEIRD THINGS began happening for her, inexplicable events that wouldn’t stop! She tried to shut her mind against seeing a ghost, knowing the future, and reading people’s sometimes embarrassing thoughts, until she came to understand that leaving her body had damaged whatever filter blocked out spirit energies. As a spirit voice continued to coach her in how to live wisely, Louisa accepted two facts: 1) the spirit realm is real and 2) visiting it had gifted her with new perceptions. As a full-fledged woo-woo, Louisa found community among fellow Near-Death experiencers and became willing to share her story.

North County Recreation District Flower Bouquet Sales

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Friends of North County Recreation District (NCRD) Foundation has started their flower bouquet sales. Tuesday and Wednesday bouquets are available at NCRD in Nehalem with flower arrangements ready to sell about 9:30 am. Thursday-Sunday flower bouquets are available in Downtown Manzanita, next to The Little Apple Grocery Store. Sales are by donation. Money raised is used to provide scholarships for Youth, Fitness, and Aquatic Programs. All people involved are volunteers. We thank the community for supporting this program. For special orders call Patty, 503-801-3534.

Fishing gear for sale

Submitted By: Dejagerjustin@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I have an abundance of fishing gear and am trying to downsize. All money will be donated to the local food pantry. Selling 3 fishing nets $50 or less, 4 anchors $50 or less, and a bunch of pole holders (not pictured) $5 each. Cash only please.Call Justin (503)706-2918 with questions or to schedule pickup in Wheeler.

Couch/Hideabed for RV

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$150 OBO- open to offers. Pick up in Nehalem.

Couch/hideabed removed from our Jayflight Jayco trailer. Seat 5 feet wide, seat 23” deep, back of seat is 19” tall which slides down to become part of a bed. Two armrests and the wood side panel, and metal frame. Great condition, removed so we could put an armchair in the trailer.

Email Liz (selling for in-laws) : Elistevie56@gmail.com

EV fast charging stations for North Coast area

Submitted By: billb999@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
For us new EV car owners on the north coast, where are fast charging stations for local road trips to popular destinations such as Seattle, Portland, and coastal Hwy 101?

On the north coast Hwy 101 there appear to be fast charging stations in Warrenton, Tillamook, Newport, and maybe Lincoln City.

For Portland, what stations are convenient for Hwy 26 into Portland for the Beaverton/Hillsboro area, or beyond to the airport or other Portland destinations.

For Route 30 and I-5 to Longview and to Seattle what are some convenient stations?

(Note: The main type of charging stations seem to be Tesla, Electrify America, and Chargepoint. The main connector plugs for fast DC charging seem to be CSS and NACS (Tesla). An adaptor for CSS to NACS gives access to Tesla stations.)

I’ll share any info I get with other BBQ readers over email, or a future general BBQ post if appropriate.

Thanks, Bill

CALL TO ACTION DISTRICT ATTORNEY AUBREY OLSON

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After talking with many people in our community, it’s become obvious to me that many are completely in the dark about the issues Will Chappell of the Headlight-Herald and Laura Swanson of the Tillamook Pioneer have been reporting on since it was first revealed that seven formal complaints had been filed regarding the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office and an independent investigator was hired.

I also know that some people distrust the media and can’t believe something like this could be happening in our own community. That’s why I believe it’s important to find out for yourself and read the primary documents whenever possible.

I encourage everyone to request the 208-page investigative report by emailing bryan.libel@tillamookcounty.gov and making a public records request for an electronic copy. There is no charge. I encourage you to ask Mr. Libel any additional questions you may have.

In my opinion, unless we hold our elected county officials accountable to the oath of office they took, we become part of the problem by remaining on the sidelines instead of taking the time to become informed.

I recently attended a court proceeding involving District Attorney Aubrey Olson. Based on what I personally observed, I came away believing that the plea agreement did not adequately serve the interests of the victim or reflect the seriousness of the allegations. In fact, to put it mildly, I was horrified as were the other two people that attended. That is my opinion based on what we witnessed in court.

I also read about the case involving John Dennie Johnson, who was originally indicted on multiple serious rape and sex abuse felony charges against minors before later entering a plea agreement on fewer charges-from 12 by the Grand Jury, to 3 for the plea agreement. Reading about that case, together with what I observed in court, left me asking difficult questions about how plea agreements are reached, whether victims’ interests are being fully protected, and whether these outcomes best serve public safety.

In my opinion, these cases raise important questions that deserve public discussion. I also believe it is fair to ask what role the courts, prosecutors, and other parts of the justice system each play in these outcomes.

Please take the time to read the investigative report and reach your own conclusions. If, after reviewing the facts for yourself, you believe changes in leadership are necessary, I hope you’ll make your voice heard through the appropriate civic channels. Whether you agree with me or not, I believe our community is strongest when its citizens are informed and engaged.

Robin Kostrikin

Pacific City

IKEA Uppland Sofa Free

Submitted By: jboardman2003@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
IKEA Uppland sofa in good condition. We’ve had it for 7 years of seasonal use. Cushion covers can be cleaned in the washer/dryer. 84″ x 36″ deep x 32″ tall. It has been in a house with non-shedding dogs, but looks great and is clean. Free to whomever can come get it. Will require a pickup and two people to move from a one story cottage with just one front step. Manzanita.

Honda Metropolitan

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We are selling our lovely, great running scooter. Would love to hold onto it, but we’re expecting a child and my wife can no longer ride it to work. 110 MPG!

Great commuter/grocery-getter for a small town like Manzanita.

Located in Nehalem

$1500

Please respond via email or text (503)298-9789

Thanks!

Cosco World’s Greatest Multi-Use Ladder System

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Cosco World’s Greatest Multi-Use Ladder System for sale in fairly good condition, still works excellent with a small amount of rust around the hinging on one side. The extension ladder is 17 feet, the maximum working length is 14 ft 10 inches. The step ladder is 7 feet 8 inches and the maximum working height is 5 ft 1/2 inch. $50. If interested, please contact my cell, 503-522-2564.

Tonight: virtual documentary screening

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Tonight at 7 PM is XRAY FM’s virtual screening of “Equal Means Equal” an award documentary on the status of women and the law in the US. It’s about 10 years old so dated in some ways, but unfortunately most of the issues are still as relevant.

Here is the direct link, where you can also set to be notified when it goes live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEtd5MSF7Q

There will be no replay so please catch it live if you’re interested. Hope to see you there!

SYNOPSIS: Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, and the healthcare conglomerate to the judicial system. Along the way, she reveals the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women, ultimately presenting a compelling and persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment.

Reminder – Jeff’s honey etc “pop-up” in Wheeler this THURSDAY!

Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hi – there – Jeff will be set up from 11:30-3 pm this very THURSDAY July 16th in the parking lot immediately south of Handy Creek Bakery. There will be PLENTY of a new raw Oregon Wildflower honey jarring from the valley in pints/quarts – a few extra jars of blackberry from another beekeeper as well – and various half-gallons/gallons. Oregon’s chocolate sauce? OF COURSE ($9 each or you can take THREE for $25) – and the get-it-while-you-can real maple syrup granola (this one is going to be discontinued as soon as it’s gone – $11 each – two-for $20 or THREE for $25 (it’s delicious) – there will also be quarts of real maple syrup from the same Vermont sugarhouse (dark robust grade) – $25 each. Questions/pre-orders can be submitted to Jeff’s cell: 208-424-0042 – or via e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com – or by instant message on the JW Merc Facebook page. This will be the only July visit – see you then? JW

FREE 5-Week Seat :: Writing Alive! Workshops (on Zoom)

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Writing Alive! Workshops has an unexpected opening in the Wednesday Morning Women’s Writing Workshop beginning this week, July 15. We meet from 8:45 – 11:15 am PDT.

The value of this offering is $250.00. The seat has been paid for by a writer who, beyond the deadline for withdrawing, became unable to attend and is happy to subsidize your experience.

Dates for this seat range over an 11-week period: July 15 and 29 + Aug 12 + Sept 16.

This is an excellent way to try out Writing Alive! Openings rarely occur.

Writing Alive! Workshops is based on The Amherst Method, an approach to writing that emphasizes what is working well in first draft writing in all genres. The facilitator writes alongside the writers, both giving and receiving feedback. Writers write to 2-3 prompts, 12-14 minutes each. Prompts are often poems, selected passages of prose, videos, or photos.

This workshop includes writers from Tel Aviv, Israel; Quebec, Canada; Greenville, SC; Nehalem and Lake Oswego, OR. Please join us for a thoughtful, focused, private time dedicated to support of your writing practice.

To read reviews of Dana’s facilitation, including comments from writers you may know, look here: amherstwriters.org/affiliate-directory/#!biz/id/6070b5d193e4b53e1244240c

Facilitator: Dana Cunningham Anderson is a poet, artist, retired marriage & family therapist and long-time meditator. She lived on the N Coast of Oregon from 1992 to 2023 and now lives in Salem, OR with her wife, Joyce Cochran. She is the owner of Writing Alive! Workshops and ArtLight Media.

Questions: please text Dana: 503 812-8879. Thank you. We hope you take this opportunity to get acquainted with Writing Alive! or to return after a long absence.

BARS PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE US GLASS BOTTLES

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The recycling for the Tillamook K9 animal shelter is doing so well with everyone of you helping
However we got crushed with way too many glass bottles all at once so we end up taking them to the transfer station
it s humans who lift each bags to the code machine
So if you are a restaurant or bar we would love your cans and plastic only
thank you so very much
Corinna and K9 Rescue

Free Concert This Sunday, July 19th, in Cannon Beach

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The revered, Brooklyn-based songwriter Mirah performs a free concert in the park in Cannon Beach on Sunday, July 19th.

Emerging from the fertile turn-of-the-century Pacific Northwest indie scene, Mirah has been called “one of the smartest and most exciting young artists in America.” Fader magazine wrote that her early records “went on to inspire a new generation of indie musicians, drawn in by Mirah’s deft and introspective songwriting.”

The New York Times described Mirah’s voice as “airborne, a sweet soprano with a steadfast core, as the songs moved through laments, recriminations and resolve.”

A review of her latest full-length, “Dedication,” released earlier this year, Pitchfork wrote: “The veteran songwriter’s first record in seven years is a wistful account of motherhood, gratitude, and grief. Its unabashed earnestness is its greatest strength.”

The concert will be opened by Portland-based songwriter Anna Diem.

This free, family friendly concert begins at 5:00PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, low-backed chairs and fully stocked picnic baskets.

The park is located in downtown Cannon Beach, northeast of the Chamber of Commerce at 2nd & Spruce.

The concert is produced by the Tolovana Arts Colony and made possible by a Community Grant from the City of Cannon Beach.

For more information, visit tolovanaartscolony.org, email tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com, or call 541-215-4445.

The Silent Measure

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The SiLent Measure opens Friday, July 17th and runs for two nights at NCRD. Tickets are going fast! Come out and support local theater. A percentage of the proceeds for both July shows (July 17 and 18) goes to support NCRD as well as Riverbend Players.

“The Silent Measure” is a contemporary stageplay about a scientist and her AI assistant that explores the enduring power of connection, the complexities of digital companionship, and the difficulties of processing love and loss in the age of artificial intelligence.

Written and directed by Bryan Churchill, this multimedia production promises an evening of thought-provoking theater that will spark conversation long after the curtain falls.

Performances begin at 7:00 PM on both nights.
Tickets can be reserved online at:
www.thesilentmeasure.com