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Meet the new Mayor of Muttzanita!
Posting on behalf of Kim Rosenberg
loretta.kim.rosenberg@gmail.com
I sat down with the new Mayor of Muttzanita, Ms. Nina Kahnie, after the recent election to talk with her about how she plans to use her platform in the coming year.
Ms. Kahnie is a local gal born in Bayside Gardens to Tiny and Benjamin and adopted by her human family Ben and Kim. Her brother, Jasper, lives nearby and the two enjoy playing hard on the beach, in the dunes and by the bay where they practice sumo wrestling moves, old school hip hop break dancing and fast ball figure 8 racing.
At our interview on a lovely September afternoon, Ms. Kahnie wore a stunning red harness from 4 Paws on the Beach that showed off her athletic build. While we talked she nibbled on a late lunch of dehydrated elk liver and sauteed chicken hearts.
K.R. Congratulations, Mayor Kahnie. What would you like to say to the folks who voted for you and those who did not?’
N.K. It’s an honor to be nominated and run with a pack of such talented and charismatic dogs, let alone win. I’m thrilled and excited to represent all dogs everywhere!
K.R. What passions and interests do you bring to your term in office?
N.K. As a dog, I’ve always been interested in trees, plants and all the creatures that call the outdoors home. A few years ago, my humans replaced the ornamental grass in the front yard with trees and plants that attract and feed a variety of birds and pollinators. The goal is to eventually have year round food and shelter for a variety of creatures.
K.R. Why are trees so important to you?
N.K. Well, trees are a dog’s community message board. We have super-powered sniffers. We pick up all the local news and events, kind of like the BBQ but using trees not computers. After checking my pee mail, I know who’s in town, how long they’re staying and how they are. I know if a coyote or bobcat has been around or if the elk are in town. All us dogs do. But it’s not just about the trees, it’s what you humans call GREEN SPACE. I’m color challenged so I don’t know what this ‘green’ deal is all about but I can tell when a place is home to a critter. Wild creatures can only live in places where the conditions are right. So I like to keep my eyes open and my nose to the ground. When I’m walking my humans I’m constantly giving things the smell test to see what’s going on. Sometimes I even find snacks like road pizza! A great perk.
K.R. What do people get out of trees and plants?
N.K. You miss my point! It’s not just about trees or plants. Everything is connected. In my short life I’ve noticed that humans don’t seem to understand this. You aren’t separate from nature; you are part of it. Do you dig me? Without one thing like trees, other things like bugs and birds don’t exist. For us dogs, whether we’re sniffing the wind, digging a hole, chasing a squirrel, barking at hummingbirds, it’s all connected to nature and how we live. We’re happy if we’ve played hard outside. I think humans are the same. I’ve noticed that after I get my humans outside for some fresh air they’re calmer, sleep better and don’t get into as much trouble. I’ve heard that working in the yard even lowers blood pressure while elevating moods. I know that’s true for me. Getting my paws in the dirt on the daily for a do- it-yourself excavation project relaxes me. Plus, a chance to chase rodents!
K.R. What are a few of your favorite trees and plants?
N.K. There are so many! I’m a big fan of twin berry bushes. They get to to be about 10 ft tall and have yellow flowers in the very early spring that bees and hummingbirds really like when there’s not much food for them to eat. The blooms go for a long time. Dark purple berries form later and they don’t fall off the plant so no mess! There are so many other great native plants like kinnickinnic, loosestrife, salal, Oregon grape and huckleberry that do well here, even in poor sandy soil.
K.R. If a person isn’t much of a gardener how do they know what plants would grow well here?
N.K. A couple of things I think are helpful. The first is to ask friends and neighbors who garden what’s worked in their yards. You can also do some researching on-line or ask a Tillamook County Master Gardener. They have a great website and you can submit questions or give them a call. Also check out Aldervale Native Plants on North Fork Road. You can find more information about Aldervale on-line. Last but certainly not least, you can visit the Wonder Garden Plant Sale on September 20 from 10-12 at 595 Laneda where you’ll find a variety of beautiful plants.
K.R. What’s your final message for the readers, Mayor Kahnie?
N.K. We live in a beautiful place full of all kinds of wild living creatures. They benefit us. They need our support. You don’t need to do something big. Start small. Be mighty, not bitey. Like me. Nina Kahnie.
Flower Bulb Fundraiser to Support PNW Coast Paddling Club
Here’s your chance to add color to your spring garden and support our local dragon boat team at the same time! Check us out at www.pnwcoastpaddlingclub.com
The Friends of NCRD have passed their spring bulb fundraiser along to our group. Visit our website, www.pnwcoastpaddlingclub.com, to see all the choices available: daffodils, crocus, paper whites, blue bells, and tulips.
Pickup locations for your order will be scheduled around the middle of October in Manzanita, Nehalem, and Rockaway. Limited other locations by special arrangement.
Thank you for your support of the PNW Coast Paddling Club!
Questions? Email fundraising@pnwcoastpaddlingclub.com
Affordable Housing Options
Earlier this year, the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce applied for an Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant on behalf of Terry’s project. We were thrilled to learn that we secured a substantial $250,000 to help get this project going and address a critical need here in Tillamook.
To learn what this means for the housing needs of Tillamook County read the full article over on our website: tillamookchamber.org/second-main-street-grant-to…/
#TillamookChamber #ChamberChatter #HousingRenovation #BuildingCommunity
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Also, queen size high quality foam mattress and box spring. Always kept covered and clean. Will be using a double now, so it needs a new home. Free.
Thank you, BBQ!
AUDITIONS SATURDAY: LARGE CAST NEEDED FOR UPCOMING COMEDY HOLIDAY PRODUCTION AT NCRD
RIVERBEND PLAYERS AUDITIONS TOMORROW:
LARGE CAST NEEDED FOR UPCOMING COMEDY HOLIDAY PRODUCTION
We’re looking for actors of all experience levels who are ready to embrace big characters, holiday clichés, and a whole lot of comedy.
No need to bring a tree, cocoa, or a mysterious stranger from the big city, just bring your talent and your holiday spirit!
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, directed by Frank Squillo and written by Don Zolidis, is a hilarious spoof of the classic holiday TV movie formula (think Hallmark and Lifetime).
Set in a cozy inn during the Christmas season, the play follows six predictable yet intertwined love stories, filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.
From a workaholic executive finding love to a secret prince hiding in plain sight, the show comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of holiday movies.
With quick wit and festive spirit, this comedy celebrates and pokes fun at the feel-good holiday romances we all secretly love.
Primary Roles:
-Narrator 1 & Narrator 2: These two characters guide the audience through the intertwined stories with sarcastic and humorous commentary.
-Holly: The quintessential small-town inn owner with a heart of gold in Hopewood Falls, Vermont.
-Brett: A charming visitor who is secretly a prince from a fictional European country.
-Joy: A romance novelist struggling with writer’s block.
-Paul: A rival, and somewhat arrogant, romance novelist.
-Carol: A war reporter who has returned to her hometown for the holidays.
-Jackson: A local veterinarian and Carol’s love interest.
-Merry: A driven businessperson from the big city in search of the perfect Christmas tree.
-Blake: A ruggedly handsome Christmas tree farm owner.
-Kris: The son of the town’s former Santa Claus, who is hesitant to take up the family mantle.
-Noelle: The spirited owner of the local Christmas ornament shop.
-Sven: Another secret prince from a different fictional European nation.
-Rita: A famous movie star filming in town while in disguise.
-Bridgette: The sassy and supportive best friend to all the female leads.
Supporting Roles:
-Laertes: An evil real estate developer.
-Jimmy: The ex-boyfriend to several of the female characters.
-TSA Agent: A comedic minor role.
-Various other small roles that can be played by the ensemble to populate the town of Hopewood Falls.
Auditions 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.
For more information, go to www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
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GET TICKETS NOW! RIVERBEND PLAYERS ‘THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’ OPENS 09/26/25
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Tickets On Sale Now!
Step into the shadows with Riverbend Players’ production of THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, opening Friday, September 26th.
Experience H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi thriller, directed by Tom Cocklin and performed in the old-time radio style, complete with live Foley sound effects performed on stage, actors at the mic, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Nine Shows Only at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Don’t just listen… see the magic of radio come alive on stage.
Get your tickets here: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Large Kitchen Table and 6 Chairs
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The BIG SALE is Back on Miami Foley Road
Manzanita Farmers Market week 18: Friday 4-7
Antique metal organizing unit.
I can send more pics upon request.
It’s Patriot’s Day!!!
Ask 30 people how many World Trade Center buildings collapsed into their own footprint on 9/11/2001!
I bet ya a sawbuck that 9 out of 10 people will answer two buildings fell. The correct answer is three!
How do I know that? Because this is World Trade Center Complex Building #7 on 9/11/2001.
(good luck finding footage of the collapse of WTC 7, Google (CIA) has scrubbed most of it.)
It was a 57-story building, and it was NOT hit by an airplane! There was a small fire on the 37th floor, then there were explosions, then it collapsed! Doh!
Figure 4.17a Video of WTC 7 Collapse, Perspective 1 in NYC (9/11/01) (5:20pm EDT)
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The WTC complex’s (new) owner, Larry Silverstein (Mossad) was on 60-minutes explaining the destruction of WTC building 7. He said he and the NYFD decided to ‘pull it’ due to the potential of collapse.
But ‘pull it’ is a demolition term, and it would take weeks to rig the building for demolition??? What gives Larry???
Here is Larry on PBS:
rumble.com/v3h8t78-larry-silverstein-pbs-interview-sept-2002-admits-collapse-of-wtc-building-7.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o
Then we invaded Iraq, stole their oil, and destroyed their country for Greater Israel! And then we transferred one-trillion of American taxpayer dollars to companies that make bombs and murder folks, via our ‘Afghanistan Project’!
In my view, buildings 1, 2, and 7 were rigged with explosives. Planes hit one and two, and then the demolition charges were pulled. The plane that was forced down in Pennsylvania? My guess is that it was supposed to hit bldg. seven BEFORE they puled the charges.
Anyway, yeah, let’s never forget what GW Bush, Dick Cheney, Israel, and Saudi Arabia did to us that day, including murdering hundreds of NYC firefighters.
HAPPY PATRIOT’S DAY!!!
🙂
(Next year: What happened to WTC building 6???)
Let us join together to reject political violence
Join me in condemning all political and racially motivated violence. Join me in repudiating the killing of Charlie Kirk. Join me in repudiating the killing of Melissa Hortman and her husband. Join me in repudiating the two attacks on Donald Trump. Join me in repudiating the near-fatal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi. Join me in condemning the fatal assault on Congress in 2021. Join me in repudiating the attempted kidnapping of Governor Whitmer. Join me in repudiating the killing of Aaron Danielson. Join me in repudiating the killing of George Floyd. Join me in repudiating the 2019 killings of 23 Latinos in an El Paso Walmart. Join me in repudiating the killing of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville. Join me in repudiating the killing of Lieutenant Richard Collins III. Join me in repudiating the attack on Rep. Steve Scalise. Join me in repudiating the killing of Clementa Pinckney and 8 fellow parishioners in 2015. Join me in repudiating the 2012 killing of six Sikh worshippers in Oak Creek WI. Join me in repudiating the 2011 attack on Gabby Giffords which left her maimed and her staffer dead. And so many more.
Join me in sorrow for all the communities, families, parents, siblings and children whose lives were forever changed by this violence. Join me in sorrow for the erosion of comity and community that are central to our national identity, and to our very survival. Join me in the conviction that we can rebuild a sense of common values, and save the nation that we all love.
E pluribus unum my friends, my neighbors, my brothers and sisters. E pluribus unum, sine qua non.
Will Irace
Who Says There is NO FREE LUNCH
Salmonberry Trail is Coming to Wheeler!
The building process has officially begun—be part of history in the making! Join our volunteer group as we build the very first Coastal section of the Salmonberry Trail right here in Wheeler.
This month, our trail team is hard at work creating a path alongside the rails and constructing a demonstration Rails AND Trails section.
As the saying goes, many hands make light work. Last Sunday, eleven dedicated volunteers cleared a huge stretch of blackberries, Scotch broom, and other invasive weeds along the tracks. The next two Saturdays, we’ll continue this effort—then move on to laying a compacted rock trail surface.
Come lend a hand and leave a legacy for Wheeler. Saturday September 13, 9am – 1pm and/or Saturday September 20.
And, enjoy your FREE LUNCH with fellow Trail builders!
Register here: www.mobilize.us/salmonberry-trail/
FALL DISCOUNT – 25% OFF Life Coaching on the Oregon Coast for Locals
This October & November, locals can receive 25% off personalized, creative coaching designed to meet you right where you are.
Sessions are curated to match your moment, whether you’re seeking clarity, focus, or a little inspiration.
We want to make life coaching accessible, so If the cost is an issue, please reach out at connect@travelandtalk.com
COUNTDOWN TO THE WG FALL PLANT SALE!
But let’s keep it short and sweet today: Behold what we predict will be our top sellers, in order of appearance: Globe Mallow, Honey Trumpet Foxglove and Bottle Brush Shrubs!
hoffmanarts.org/events/wonder-garden-plant-sale-sep25/?datetime=10603
High-price gasoline in Oregon
State taxes per gallon applied in Oregon and North Carolina are identical at 40 cents, yet the current average cost per gallon in Oregon is $4.20 and the current cost in North Carolina is $2.82.
What we have HERE is a failure of the market.
Gene Dieken
AUDITIONS THURSDAY & SATURDAY: LARGE CAST NEEDED FOR UPCOMING COMEDY HOLIDAY PRODUCTION AT NCRD
RIVERBEND PLAYERS AUDITIONS:
LARGE CAST NEEDED FOR UPCOMING COMEDY HOLIDAY PRODUCTION
We’re looking for actors of all experience levels who are ready to embrace big characters, holiday clichés, and a whole lot of comedy.
No need to bring a tree, cocoa, or a mysterious stranger from the big city, just bring your talent and your holiday spirit!
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, directed by Frank Squillo and written by Don Zolidis, is a hilarious spoof of the classic holiday TV movie formula (think Hallmark and Lifetime).
Set in a cozy inn during the Christmas season, the play follows six predictable yet intertwined love stories, filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.
From a workaholic executive finding love to a secret prince hiding in plain sight, the show comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of holiday movies.
With quick wit and festive spirit, this comedy celebrates and pokes fun at the feel-good holiday romances we all secretly love.
Primary Roles:
-Narrator 1 & Narrator 2: These two characters guide the audience through the intertwined stories with sarcastic and humorous commentary.
-Holly: The quintessential small-town inn owner with a heart of gold in Hopewood Falls, Vermont.
-Brett: A charming visitor who is secretly a prince from a fictional European country.
-Joy: A romance novelist struggling with writer’s block.
-Paul: A rival, and somewhat arrogant, romance novelist.
-Carol: A war reporter who has returned to her hometown for the holidays.
-Jackson: A local veterinarian and Carol’s love interest.
-Merry: A driven businessperson from the big city in search of the perfect Christmas tree.
-Blake: A ruggedly handsome Christmas tree farm owner.
-Kris: The son of the town’s former Santa Claus, who is hesitant to take up the family mantle.
-Noelle: The spirited owner of the local Christmas ornament shop.
-Sven: Another secret prince from a different fictional European nation.
-Rita: A famous movie star filming in town while in disguise.
-Bridgette: The sassy and supportive best friend to all the female leads.
Supporting Roles:
-Laertes: An evil real estate developer.
-Jimmy: The ex-boyfriend to several of the female characters.
-TSA Agent: A comedic minor role.
-Various other small roles that can be played by the ensemble to populate the town of Hopewood Falls.
For more information, go to riverbendplayers.org/auditions
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RIVERBEND PLAYERS ‘THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’ OPENS 09/26/25
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Tickets On Sale Now!
Step into the shadows with Riverbend Players’ production of THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, opening Friday, September 26th.
Experience H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi thriller, directed by Tom Cocklin and performed in the old-time radio style, complete with live Foley sound effects performed on stage, actors at the mic, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Nine Shows Only at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Don’t just listen… see the magic of radio come alive on stage.
Get your tickets here: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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2 beautiful dressers
$55 EACH
Nehalem
503-812-8325
Calling All Hoopers
https://youtu.be/1SvE0f1obEk
High schoolers, college kids, dads after work, tourists passing through, if you love the game, this is for you.
And did we mention… it’s FREE!
Nehalem Elementary School Gym
36300 8th St, Nehalem, OR 97131
Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays
5–7 PM
Pretty much all ages welcome. We run full 5-on-5. No drama. No cost. Just basketball.
This isn’t just pickup.
It’s community.
It’s competition.
It’s staying active.
It’s the game we all love.
OFFICIAL START: September 17th!
Snacks, drinks, and a full gym to kick it off. Don’t miss it! Spread the word. Bring a friend. Tell your coworkers and neighbors.
Grab your shoes and let’s hoop!
See you September 17th! And every Monday, Wednesday, Friday after that at Nehalem Elementary.
Email boomerbate@gmail.com if you would like more information
Author Reading: JANE ASHE at the HCA
Author Reading with Jane Ashe
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Thursday, September 18th | 4:00-5:30pm
This event is free and open to the public.
Registration in advance is encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita, Oregon
hoffmanarts.org/events/author_reading_with-jane-ashe/?
How can a parent find hope and peace in the unexpected death of a child?
Jane will be reading from her memoir, Firefly: Ashely’s Light, which addresses what she has discovered along the way of processing the sudden loss of her 22-year-old daughter, Ashley, who died in a flash flood while trekking in the Indian Himalayan mountains. Unexpected events before, during, and after the search for Ashley unraveled some answers to Jane’s lifelong search for what is real. Surprising gifts along the way helped bring hope in trying to resolve a death where Jane could not see, be with, or say goodbye to one she loves.
Following the reading and presentation, Jane will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her book, which Jane will have available for purchase at the event.
About:
Jane Ashe is a retired hospital chaplain, embracing all spiritual paths that lead to love and peace. As an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she has facilitated grief groups for nine years. She has an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University NW. After twenty years working in corporate marketing, she obtained a Master of Pastoral Studies from Seattle University to become a chaplain.
Jane is the cousin of long-time Manzanita resident, Julianne Johnson, who was a friend of Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman and witnessed their community engagement, which culminated in the Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Choose Courage Workshop for Women Sunday 9/14 @ Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
CHOOSE COURAGE is a daily practice workshop for women.
We’ll gather with Dr. Ivana Polonijo, founder of Courageous Being, at the Cloud & Leaf bookstore, learning how we can stabilize our own systems and find our empowered calm, no matter what the moment brings.
$25
Register at cloudandleaf@gmail.com, or call 503-368-2665 during business hours (10-5 daily).
Books After Hours: Emerging Through the Shadows, with A.N. Tipton. Saturday, Sept 13th, 6pm
Saturday, 6pm, at the Cloud & Leaf
Bookstore stays open from 5pm; reading begins at 6. As always, we’ll have wine, snacks, book people.
Leupold 179313 rifle scope
Finger click windage
A family member sent it to me and I don’t own a rifle? New $350. Unused and yours $150
Vegetable Spiralizer wanted
Professional Window Cleaning on the North Coast
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$400 new 800 sq ft DUPONT Real Touch Elite premium laminate flooring
