(this article from OregonWatchdog.com)
What do schools do when your middle schools are among the worst in nation?
They hide the problem.
Oregon middle school (8th) scores ranked 38th in math and 31st in reading.
Now, Portland Middle Schools wish to throw away long-standing A-F grades to obscure the problem. In replace of grade they plan to implement “assessments”, so teachers will provide Yelp-like reviews to children. Like Yelp you get a review, but unlike Yelp you will not see any 5-star rating. This un-rated (all verbiage review) scheme takes the clarity out of grading. It promotes pushing failing students into the next level where they will just fail even more. It also is a bureaucratic burden to teachers.
This is coming from an Oregon school system that has one of the shortest school years in America.
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com
This school system is brought to you by a 14 year Democrat majority in the legislature, and the teachers union, with help from the most corrupt voting roles in the nation.
What a shame!
Our Community Open Music Jam is this Friday August 1st, 6PM, here in the Rising Hearts Studio Courtyard. Bring your instruments, your voice, yourself- and let’s have fun playing music together. OPEN TO ALL! It’s FUN! Hope to see you there!
Contact Christy for info/questions (503) 800-1092
Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
(503) 800-1092
“Lifting the community with education and servies that promote healing on all levels.”
Asking $1400.00, cash only.
Call Karin: 650 996 5153
We are between Nehalem and Manzanita.
NordicTrack X22i treadmill, retails for $3000…
We went to turn it on and I heard a little noise and now it will turn on, was working prior to this, but did a little research and it is likely is the controller board. I have no time to put into this so I’m passing it on to someone that wants it.
Free to whoever wants to come pick it up. The rails unbolt if you need to fit it into the car.
Located in the Nehalem Valley.
-Trevor
Available immediately is this hard-to-find 2001 Whitehall Classic Spirit 14 Sailing Rowboat. This superbly-crafted, uniquely-configured 14ft sail & row boat is in excellent condition and ready to find a home with its next lucky water enthusiast seeking fun on the waves.
This very well-maintained Classic Spirit has been garaged in the off-seasons is available to see in Manzanita. This make & model boat is a rare find and comes complete with an EZ Loader trailer, sails and oars. And as an added bonus, there is a Yamaha 2.5hp gas engine that attaches to the stern.
If you’re interested in this beauty, please reach out to arrange an in-person or video-call tour. Want to learn more about what make a Whitehall such a special boat, see: www.whitehallrow.com/classic-whitehall-spirit-14-sailing-rowboat
Some details:
Make/Model: 2001 Whitehall Spirit 14 Sailing Rowboat
Trailer: EZ Loader Boat Trailer
Sails: Full set of sails, mast & boom
Oars: 2-sets of rowing oars
Motor: Yes, this even comes w/Yamaha 2.5hp engine
Cover: Custom Blue Canvas
If the great waterways are beckoning, please consider this to be your vessel to enjoy it in comfort and style.
Asking: $7,995 (priced to sell)
Contact: Bill @ 503-804-7577 (call or text)
Note: If the photos aren’t making it thru, please contact me and I’ll email/text them over to you.
But I know some of you prefer to avoid the crowds. The market is busiest between 4 and 5, and slows down after that. Now that summer is ON, more and more of the goodies you are looking for will be available later in the day. There’s been mountains of peaches, fresh berries, corn, and smoked salmon. There are more tomatoes every week, and cucumbers are in full production. My favorite approach is to go to market without a list, and just see what’s available and enticing. Not sure how to use something you see? Just ask the vendor, and they’ll be happy to give you some ideas!
Parking is also a little easier this year. With construction finished, the new parking lot at the City Hall is open. We’re also parking most vendor vehicles on site, so that opens up lots of parking around the market.
Music this week is by Duo Opelio. See you Friday from 4-7 at 635 Manzanita Ave!
541-631-8594
He has taught himself to play by ear, but we are looking for a more solid understanding how to play in a band.
We have traditional drums and electric ones, we can meet up anywhere Nehalem to Astoria or at our home (seaside-ish).
Looking to start something up this month.
Thanks for any leads, please just email.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Windows 10 end of support notifications.
I’d thought I’d pass on my answer to the community.
If you can ignore the notifications, we should have at least 2 years until it’s a problem.
Windows 10 will function the same long after October. The key is having an updated browser. Chrome and Firefox are the two most common alternatives to MS Edge. It looks like Chrome will still function after October but will not release updates. So it may start to be compromised after a year or so. Firefox will most likely update on Windows 10 for at least 2 years. Last time this happened it was 4 years of updates. They have no definitive timeline.
Bottom line, no need to panic buy a new PC. Or, at least take your time and enjoy shopping for a new one? I personally will wait at least a year because I don’t see any threat or inconvenience currently. This is from my years of experience.
Hope this helps those that were wondering.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or if I can help with any tech issues.
Thanks again,
Abram Harris
NeahTech
“Your friendly neighborhood tech support person”
neahtech@gmail.com
neahtech.com
Reach out today for an interior, exterior or premium window cleaning service on the North Oregon Coast.
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This sturdy cabinet measures 30″ across the front, 16.5″ deep, and 70.5″ tall. It features two sections for ample display space:
Bottom Section: Includes a bottom shelf and one glass shelf.
Top Section: Sits securely on the bottom section and has a bottom shelf and two glass shelves.
The frame appears to be metal, and while it’s in great condition overall, there are three small spots where the black finish has chipped. These are minor and don’t detract from the cabinet’s functionality or overall appeal.
I’m asking $20 or best offer.
Buyer must be able to pick up the cabinet from Manzanita. I am unable to deliver.
Items within the cabinet (in the photos) are not included.
Don’t miss out on this great deal! Email me if you’re interested or have any questions.
City Council will be hosting a public forum for the community on the proposed housing amendments. This forum will be held in person at the Manzanita City Hall, 655 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita OR 97130.
The public may attend in person or call in using the zoom information below.
August 5, 2025
4:00 p.m.
The public may watch live on the City’s Website: ci.manzanita.or.us/broadcast
or by joining the Zoom meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/81493492687?pwd=hZEn7Ro7ugMU8nGRhXenm7rC5boOTW.1
Meeting ID: 814 9349 2687
Passcode: 851343
Call in number: +1 253 215 8782
Take an afternoon to unplug and reconnect with nature during a playful writing workshop. In the company of a cedar grove, facilitators with Hoffman Center for the Arts and the Lower Nehalem Community Trust will lead youth participants through a series of interactive and imaginative writing prompts to generate stories and bring focus to our shared sense of place. All youth ages 10 -15 are welcome, no prior experience necessary.
*Terrain: Workshop will be held outdoors in an area accessed by level ground; gravel, tree-rooted paths, grassy clearings. Chairs provided. We will be in areas of sun and shade.
Please direct any questions about this workshop to writing@hoffmanarts.org
Extrasport Canine PFD. XL- fits an 80lb – 120 lb aquatic buddy. Girth – 31″-43″, Length 24″. 50% off.
$25.00. Condition: New
Margie
Wheeler Marina
“Spotted Owl” measures 17″ x 23″ matted and framed. Asking $65.
