Magic
In a stand of pines there was a cabin
with a sloping back porch. If we were quiet,
we could listen to the wind in the dry
Ponderosa and the sounds of a green river
descending. We were days on the road,
traveling together to grandmother’s house,
a family journey. Decades later, searching
for that river memory along old US 395,
I stopped. Walking down to the river,
I began to breathe, opening a way back.
Swirling roots still bind those rocky banks,
where ankle deep in luminous water
we had learned to hold the flat, far-tumbled
stones, glistening on a quiet granite run.
Rising with the incantation of the skipping
stones, magic arrived long ago in the emerald
light.
Homedics Shiatsu massager with heat. massages back. feet. neck and legs. $25.00
If interested call Gail at 503-440-1711
So essentially DOGE is two billionaire private citizens operating with no oversight at the behest of another billionaire, the President. All three have some very strange, non-mainstream views. What could go wrong? We are all about to find out.
Fun fact: DOGE is named after Elon Musk’s preferred cryptocurrency, Dogecoin.
Woody, about 14 weeks old, loves to play with other cats and dogs, and will gladly interact with everyone and everything. When playtime is over, Woody will climb up behind you and wrap himself around your neck, providing very comforting purr-therapy!
Hank is comfortable with dogs, cats, and even rabbits. About 16 weeks old, he considers his fosters’ dogs to be his friends, regularly head-butting, grooming, and playing with them. Hank loves to climb tall cat trees and sees himself as a mighty hunter, spending much of his time playing with wands, balls, and anything he can chase! Hank has learned to love a lap, so after playtime you may find him curled up in yours. To view videos of Hank in action, check out his YouTube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3xY_E-Uj2ZBL2wmbWPdfyCHO_B_YD9H
If you are looking for a snuggly, mellow, loving kitty, Joni is your girl. She is about 11 weeks, and has a relaxed, laid-back personality. She’ll play for short periods of time, but then is ready a warm lap and a nap.
Molly, on the other hand, is independent and on the go, leading the play activities. About 16 weeks old, Molly is curious and likes to explore new things. She can play hard, but she also loves to snuggle and is quick to purr.
You can learn more about these kittens and others available for adoption at unitedpaws.wordress.com. You can also complete an adoption application and get pre-approved. Once pre-approved, you can schedule a “Meet & Greet.” You can also email unitedpawsapps@gmail.com or call United Paws at 503-842-5663 for more info.
It’s Yoga time! It’s fun, it’s free and it will make you healthy.
Come join us. Everyone is welcome.
First there’s Yoga with Molly.
Day – Monday
Time. – 11:15 PST
Place – Tillamook YMCA
If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us06web.zoom.us/j/86577877885?pwd=hubSgvfcmYl6AWclxvsfULTHkeUCXY.1
Next there’s Yoga with Janet.
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem
If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/83577436133
See you there.
Brian
Senator John Kennedy Rep, from Louisiana reveals massive fraud in Social Security.
1.3 billion dollars has been sent to dead people, and THOSE CHECKS ARE BEING CASHED.
2.9 trillion dollars was the value of improper payments from social security since 2004
6.5 million is the number of 112 year-olds on social security
Here in this video, Senator John Kennedy Rep from Louisiana
explains how trillions of dollars have been stolen from the social security administration. There are many retirees living here in the area including me. We all need to know this.
Kennedy Reveals Shocking ‘Fraud’ That’s Seen ‘Dead People’ Receive Money From The Federal Government
15 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xx3uSzlnLk
Forbes Breaking News
Other ways to help:
Meal for Seniors, PO Box 852, Rockaway Beach, Oregon, 97136 Phone 503-317-8967
Rockaway Beach Lions, PO Box 611, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147 Phone 503-368-7724
Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon 97131 This program has three parts. They serve Senior Lunches, run the CHILD Program, and run the Nehalem Bay Food Pantry. These programs are at the Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church in Nehalem.
People have been giving me their gift baskets they have received for Christmas so they can be shared with others. Thanks to the many of you who make Food Security such an important part of our community for so many of our community members.
Questions? Call and leave a message on my answering machine:503-368-6081
The Little Free Pantries in Manzanita and Nehalem will be stocked if you need emergency food. You can also get food through Nehalem Bay Community Services. www.nehalembaycs.org
North County Food Bank distributes a full weeks worth of food, pet food, hygiene items, and clothing to our neighbors in need in Tillamook County. We are located at 278 Rowe St. in Wheeler, across from the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy. Our regular hours are on Tuesdays from 12 pm to 3 pm.
We welcome your donations of shelf-stable food, pet food, and clothing. We especially need coats, rain gear, and other warm clothing. A huge thank-you to our community for supporting our efforts! You can get more information and donate online at our website: www.northtillamookcountyfoodbank.org
North County Food Bank
278 Rowe St./PO Box 162
Wheeler, OR 97147
For the week of: 12/16/2024
What to expect this week:
– First floor perimeter and interior wall framing.
– Second floor joist framing.
– Retaining wall footing at generator and transformer area to be formed and poured.
Major milestones on the project:
– Building structural steel has been installed.
– Carpentry crews mobilized to the site and delivered the lumber donated by Hampton Lumber.
– Excavation and subgrade prep at generator
About the new Health Center and Pharmacy:
– The new Health Center and Pharmacy project is a direct result of the five-year strategic plan the Health District adopted in 2019. That plan, now being updated, identified enhanced local health care as a top community priority.
– The new Health Center will triple the size of the current facility (the former Rinehart Clinic) and have space to accommodate specialty services, including dental and x-ray.
– The new Health Center will have 15 exam and procedure rooms, a major upgrade from the existing facility.
– The new Health Center has been designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind and will include a solar array, an emergency generator and a variety of energy saving features.
Have questions?
– Email the Health District at: info@nehalembayhd.org
– Call: Kevin McMurry: 503-753-1185, Jake Werger: 971-221-5958 or Marc Johnson: 208-866-6864
– Visit the District website: www.nehalembayhd.org
Visit one of our local Community Gratitude Jar hosts in Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler, write who/what you are grateful for on the provided slips of paper, and place in the jar through December 30th. This is free for all ages to participate.
2024 NORTH COAST COMMUNITY GRATITUDE JAR HOSTS:
Wild Grocery & Cafe
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
Manzanita News & Espresso
The Pine Grove Community House
Manzanita Visitors Center
Nehalem Lumber Co.
North Coast Pinball
The Roost
Heart of Cartm
What happens to your gratitude?
It ripples out and supports community spirit.
On New Year’s Eve, during a community celebration, all gratitudes will be read aloud and archived in our “Library of Gratitude” – six years in the making!
SAVE THE DATE: December 31st from 7pm-midnight for a family-friendly NYE celebration at The Pine Grove Community House with food, drinks, gratitude jar reading, music & dancing, costumes, a midnight parade to the beach, and festive community collaboration, co-sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources and The Pine Grove Community House!
2 rugs for sale – both 8×10 and wool, gently used
Couristan – $100
Blue Rug – $75
