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Bankruptcy

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Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
About a month ago Dixie Gainer assured us that Elon Musk and his Doge boys were going to take 90 days to straighten out the Federal government. I’m afraid they need to pick up the pace. The calendar now says 60 days till Elon’s miracle will appear from on high in a blaze of Crypto Glory.

But now she’s telling us “…and this is what is happening right now – getting a handle on excessive spending. that is what Trump is doing now – getting a handle on excessive spending. Thank god for that. If we go bankrupt, social security medicare, and medicaid will be dumped as America tries to become solvent again… [it’s] a Herculean task that could take decades.”

Meanwhile, GOP Reps in Congress just passed their version of a budget bill that aims to effectively eliminate Medicaid, throwing millions into pervasive insecurity while preserving trillions in tax cuts for billionaires.

Also, Ms Gainer feels that Elon deserves commendation for performing this Doge miracle for free. Free? Really? Did SpaceX just happen to bump Verizon out of their existing contract with the FFA for air traffic control modernization by chance? Nothing to see here! Move on! “Since you can’t do anything about it – watch fun stuff…”

Probably a good idea to remind yourself occasionally about Ms Gainer’s reliability by reviewing the post by BBQ’s own editors (RIP, beloved Chuck) about her allegations of tainted voter rolls in Oregon during last year’s election cycle:

www.northcoastbbq.com/2024/10/26/response-to-dixie-gainer-about-judicial-watch/

Gene Dieken

Small cabinet

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Submitted By: Rumblemailbox@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Well made (sturdy) cabinet for storage. I used in the bathroom. 3 ft tall, 15 inches wide and 14.25 deep. This was a kit, but is superior to most poorly made pieces you see today. Very solid wood, frosted glass. Will require a strong man or two women to carry. $20. Pick up in Manzanita.

News from the Nehalem Bay Health District

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Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post
Mary Leverette Appointed to Health District Board

Mary Leverette, a resident of Wheeler, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Nehalem Bay Health District board of directors.

Leverette was unanimously selected by the Health District board during its February 26, 2025 board meeting. She will fill out the remainder of the term of former board member Lynda Chick, who resigned late last year.

Leverette was recently elected to the Wheeler City Council, and she has been very active in the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay and also serves as coordinator of the annual Wheeler Clean Up Day. Leverette has an MS degree in psychology from Portland State University and before permanently relocating to Wheeler five years ago worked for the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development and before that for the Mental Health & Developmental Disability Services Division of the State of Oregon.

“Our board is delighted that Mary has stepped up at a critical time for the Health District and our communities,” said Marc C. Johnson, board president. “Her experience, enthusiasm and wisdom will ensure that she is an immediate contributor helping further the District’s mission to facilitate delivery of health & community services in North Tillamook County.”

The Health District is currently developing the new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy in Wheeler with construction expected to be complete in September 2025, renovating the region’s only skilled nursing facility the Nehalem Valley Care Center and planning development of workforce housing on District owned property.

For more on the District visit: www.nehalembayhd.org

Bikes!

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Submitted By: Sweetasfack@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Bikes Bikes Bikes!!!
Have some fun before summer is gone w/ these great finds:

*Cannondale Super V 900 Extremely Rare $350

* Trek Very Special adult bike $175

* Vintage Schwinn Beach cruiser $200

*Trek 4500 24 speed adult mountain bike $325

His and hers vintage beach Cruisers w/ 5 speed $250 & $150

Please no emails because I don’t receive them.
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment or
viewing. We can also text photos.
Serious inquiries only

Cellular: (971) 324-0149

Tillamook Bay Watershed Council seeks Council Coordinator

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Submitted By: claudine@tbnep.org – Click to email about this post
The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is assisting the Tillamook Bay Watershed Council with getting the word out about their current open position.

Tillamook Bay Watershed Council seeking Watershed Council Coordinator

The Coordinator will manage all operations of the TBWC, including the development of Watershed Council funding, development and maintenance of Watershed Council relationships, development of programs and projects, and strategic planning. The Coordinator will work with partners and community groups throughout the basin to build collaborative relationships and develop and manage restoration and conservation efforts within the watershed.

This position requires being able to work independently and as part of a team to support the work of the TBWC. The Coordinator will regularly meet and work with the Board of Directors to set workplace priorities and assist in making decisions on current issues. The Coordinator reports to and is supervised by the Board chair.

To learn more and apply, please visit – www.tbnep.org/tillamook-bay-watershed-council-resources/

Handy Man Services Available

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Submitted By: amncarl@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Inquire about available work opportunities.
Landline: (971)324-0149

PLEASE NOTE: NO EMAILS.

Greetings Nehalem,
I am a local resident and father of three seeking additional employment opportunities in the Nehalem/Manzanita/Wheeler/Miami Foley area.

If you have any projects that require attention, I am your go-to individual.

I possess a diverse skillset and am adaptable to various tasks. My skills encompass:

* Yard work (both large and small properties, with my own equipment)

* Painting (interior, exterior, cars, toys)

* Heavy equipment operation

* Guttering

* Skilled automotive mechanic

* Licensed driver

* Transportation services

* Errand running

* Pet sitting and walking

And much more!

If you have a project in mind that is not listed, please do not hesitate to inquire.

I am confident that I can assist you with your needs.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
I look forward to the opportunity to discuss your project requirements in further detail.

Please call to discuss work opportunities: (971)324-0149

**PLEASE NOTE: NO EMAILS.**
I am an older father who relies on his daughters for assistance with emails and BBQ posts (haha, I am trying to learn, but my progress is slow). Therefore, please contact me by phone: (971)324-0149

Mowing/ Weedwack/Hedges/ Gutters

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Submitted By: chloemojo70@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Available for Mowing large properties, making your hedges beautiful,
tree triming, weed wacking job, and Gutters.
I have my own equipment.
Available now in the
Nehalem, Wheeler, Manzanita, Miami Foley areas.

If out of those areas please don’t hesitate to ask because if I
can make it happen for you I will.

Please call me for more details or to schedule

971-324-0149

Cannon Beach Arts Association / Gallery is Hiring!

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Submitted By: info@cannonbeacharts.org – Click to email about this post
The Cannon Beach Arts Association + Gallery is hiring!

Now Hiring: Summer Art Camp Director
Join us at Cannon Beach Arts Association! We’re looking for a passionate leader to manage our Summer Art Camp (July 14-18, 2025). Oversee and plan camp operations, engage with students, and inspire creativity in a fun, safe environment. If you have event planning and leadership experience and a love for the arts, apply today!
Submit your resume & cover letter to director@cannonbeacharts.org.

Now Hiring: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Join our team at Cannon Beach Arts Association & Gallery! We’re looking for a friendly, organized individual to assist with gallery operations, customer service, and supporting local artists. If you’re passionate about the arts, apply today!
Send your resume & cover letter by to director@cannonbeacharts.org.
www.cannonbeacharts.org/open-positions

Civic Saturday Sermon

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Submitted By: codger817@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Join us Saturday, March 1 at 10am for Tillamook County’s version of “Civic Saturdays” with Jim Heffernan hosting. The sermons explore new and better ways to be a citizen. The are aimed at developing “citizenship muscle. Each sermon functions as a stand-alone sermon. Don’t worry about missing earlier sessions.
This week’s sermon is 35 minutes long and will examine the American Dream and asks two important questions, “What is the difference between a promise not kept and a lie?” and “What will you do to deliver on the American promise? We can talk about the sermon afterwards, or not.
Zoom link below
Invite link for Saturday 10AM
us06web.zoom.us/j/88905106346?pwd=TEaw5qfSN2X5UoxBHgZSF7UsqwMugD.1
Recordings are available for those who are unable to attend the zoom. Contact me at codger817@gmail.com and I’ll e-mail one to you. Recordings also available for earlier sessions.

RIVERBEND PLAYERS AUDITIONS FOR THE COMEDY ‘SORDID LIVES’ MARCH 3RD AND MARCH 4TH

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SORDID LIVES OPEN AUDITIONS MARCH 3rd and MARCH 4th

CAST OF CHARACTERS: 7 W / 6 M

Open auditions for all 13 parts will be held at the NCRD Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th,.

Audition details are available at www.riverbendplayers.org

Special Audition Notice: Riverbend Players seeks a triple-threat actress for the role of Bitsy Mae Harling in SORDID LIVES (played in the movie by Olivia Newton-John).
Bitsy Mae is a sassy, charming, down-on-her-luck country singer with a heart of gold.
Think Dolly Parton meets a touch of Reba. Must sing country/blues, play guitar proficiently, and possess some acting skills.
Email the director, Frank Squillo, at fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org

SORDID LIVES is a dark comedy set in a small Texas town, revolving around the eccentric Turpin family and their friends as they grapple with the sudden and embarrassing death of the family matriarch.

Peggy’s demise occurs during an illicit tryst in a seedy motel room with her younger, married neighbor, resulting in a hilariously scandalous cover-up.

As the family prepares for Peggy’s funeral, long-buried secrets and family tensions erupt, leading to a series of outrageous events.

The play satirizes small-town life, family dysfunction, and societal prejudices with a sharp wit and a deep affection for its flawed but lovable characters.

SORDID LIVES celebrates individuality and acceptance, even in the face of the most “sordid” circumstances.

It’s a raucous and heartwarming story about finding your place in a world that often tries to define you.

RATED MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: ‘Sordid Lives’ is intended for mature audiences. The play contains comedic depictions of sensitive topics, including infidelity, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, strong language, sexual content and innuendos, and situations not suitable for children or some younger audiences. Audience discretion is advised.

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Sorry forgot the LINK – The Pioneer Week in Review

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Submitted By: nehalembayexperience@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Pioneer Week in Review for February 27, 2025
https://youtu.be/UquyA4YlajI
A major storm pounds the coast.
A firey Rockaway Town Hall.
The Salmonberry Trail Project Revisited.
(NOTE: The Salmonberry Trail Project is now handled by salmonberrytrail.org/ and STIA -Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency)
Wheeler’s Mayor and her vision for 2025.
Coastal Inflation Tracker Premieres.
Fire Mountain School Celebrates.
Join us as the Pioneer Week in Review looks at local news and community events here on our little Edge of the Earth.

Jeff’s NEXT honey etc. delivery trip is TUESDAY March 11th!

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Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Jeff’s NEXT home-or-office delivery trip will be on TUESDAY March 11th in the afternoon hours – from Tillamook proper along 101 to Manzanita. On board will be REAL Vermont maple syrup (2 pack sizes – dark/robust grade only), OG apple-cider vinegar (Washington apple source – made in Idaho – two-for $12), OG chocolate sauce (three for $20), three-raw honey sampler from separate collections in western Oregon, quarts of raw Blackberry honey from the Yaquina basin, raw Marcola Wildflower honey in both quart and half-gallon pack sizes too. Orders must be placed in advance – cash or your good check preferred – reach out to Jeff via text to his cell: 208-424-0042 – or via e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com. See you on TUESDAY March 11th in the afternoon hours!!! JW

ISO – oral B tooth brush replacements.

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Submitted By: Artwithmisskaren@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I’m a big restore, reuse, recycle and refuse to buy new if I don’t have to. I know it sounds silly to some but I just “need to know” in my heart that I’m doing my part.
It seems the replacements heads for this type of oral B tooth brush’s is no longer sold in stores. I have two tooth brush’s bases and chargers from a set I bought in Costco a long time ago and they are still functioning perfectly. So I’m wondering if anyone has these replacement heads stuffed back in the cabinet that are no longer needed.
Just putting it out there and grateful of the checking.

BANKRUPTCY

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Submitted By: dixiegainer@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
Did you know that countries can go bankrupt? A state bankruptcy means the government fails to make debt and interest payments when due.  Can the US go bankrupt?

“Excessive Federal Spending Puts America On Collision Course With Insolvency,” says Forbes magazine.
“Most understand that the federal government spends much more than it collects. If this overspending continues, at some point, America will likely face bankruptcy. Exactly when is hard to say, but it will happen unless Congress gets a handle on its excessive spending.” Forbes mag.

AND THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW – GETTING A HANDLE ON EXCESSIVE SPENDING. THAT IS WHAT TRUMP IS DOING NOW – GETTING A HANDLE ON EXCESSIVE SPENDING . THANK GOD FOR THAT. IF WE GO BANKRUPT, SOCIAL SECURITY MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID WILL BE DUMPED AS AMERICA TRIES TO BECOME SOLVENT AGAIN.

“Congressional members use the power of the purse to remain in office. This power includes financial promises to constituents and the self-enrichment program whereby members of Congress amass wealth at the expense of the American taxpayer. Corruption in Congress is well documented and includes both Democrats and Republicans” Forbes.

Not only will we be bankrupt, but we certainly cannot fight our enemies without cash – so think about that. In fact our enemies will be watching for weakness!

“Eliminating the U.S. government’s debt is a Herculean task that could take decades. In addition to obvious steps, such as hiking taxes and slashing spending, the government could take a number of other approaches, some of them unorthodox and even controversial.” Forbes”

Thats why? thats why this is happening fast – to avoid disaster. Elon Musk is providing this service for FREE. It is legal. The courts have ruled that this is legal. And we should be grateful.
Both CNN and MSNBC are pushing a paid narrative – paid by the persons who have stolen the most taxpayer dollars. Many states are stealing medicaid funds. That is why an audit is necessary for medicaid.

SO – my advice is to stop watching MSNBC, CNN, They push a very untrue and negative narrative that scares people. Since you can’t do anything about it – watch fun stuff, write a letter about excessive taxes to the governor of Oregon. Write a letter about failing schools to the governor of Oregon. Ask her where the F, our tax dollars are going! Suggest to her that the color red is looking better everyday – those are just suggestions…..

Local News and Community Events-Pioneer Week in Review

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Submitted By: nehalembayexperience@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Pioneer Week in Review for February 27, 2025
A major storm pounds the coast.
A firey Rockaway Town Hall.
The Salmonberry Trail Project Revisited.
(NOTE: The Salmonberry Trail Project is now handled by salmonberrytrail.org/ and STIA -Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency)
Wheeler’s Mayor and her vision for 2025.
Coastal Inflation Tracker Premieres.
Fire Mountain School Celebrates.
Join us as the Pioneer Week in Review looks at local news and community events here on our little Edge of the Earth.

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!

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Submitted By: babbles@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
to bbq-land readers,

this brief information from the NYT daily online news is HORRENDOUS AND FRIGHTENING.

there is a picture of a large table with cabinet members sitting next to trump. elon musk is standing in the background.

my comments inserted in CAPITAL LETTERS.

om peace namaste
lucy brook
nehalem resident
U.S. citizen

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump praised Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts and refused to guarantee Ukraine’s security.
Musk, who is not part of the cabinet, attended the meeting and spoke more than anyone except Trump. SINCE WHEN DOES AN “ORDINARY” CITIZEN GET TO PARTICIPATE IN A U.S. CABINET MEETING, LET ALONE DOMINATE THE CONVERSATION. CLEARLY, ELON MUSK IS NOT “ORDINARY.”
In the meeting, Trump said that the head of the E.P.A. intended to fire 65 percent of its staff.

More on the Trump Administration
European countries have tried versions of Trump’s proposed “gold card” visa, which would offer permanent residency for a fee of about $5 million. The outcomes are mixed. NOW ONE CAN BUY ANYTHING FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT?

At a confirmation hearing, Justice Department appointees suggested some court orders can be ignored. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!

X has given prominent online conservatives a direct line to Musk’s team. They appear to be influencing policy.

The U.S. is talking with several countries that could export more eggs to reduce prices.

Trump’s efforts to pressure the news media and punish political opponents evoke the early days of Vladimir Putin’s reign in Russia.

CLEARLY, THOSE OF YOU WHO VOTED FOR TRUMP HAD NO IDEA THAT HE IS INTENT ON DISMANTLING OUR DEMOCRACY. THIS IS ONLY THE EARLY DAYS. WHAT WILL WE LOSE NEXT? WHAT WILL THE LATER DAYS BE LIKE?

DO ANY OF YOU KNOW THAT HITLER DESTROYED GERMANY’S DEMOCRACY WITHIN SIX MONTHS?

WILL I AT SOME POINT HAVE MY CITIZEN’S FREE SPEECH WRITE TAKEN AWAY? BE INTERNED IN A CONCENTRATION CAMP FOR WRITING MESSAGES LIKE THIS ONE?

Create your own home movie theater!

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Submitted By: revolutionginger@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Digital movie projector and pull down screen for sale!

This is a really fun set up for outdoor summer movies in the back yard or for indoor movies on a big screen.

100″ pull down screen for extra large projection.

GPX mini home movie projector with blue tooth connects right to your laptop to show your favorite streaming titles on the big screen.

New for both would be about $180

Yours now for only $50!

Text if you’re interested:)
503-341-9803

Ginger