Selling all for $15, Great way to help kids learn musical sounds. Lots of online playing resources.
Hours of fun.
Figure 1 shows property tax rates for selected cities: all have higher property tax rates than Manzanita. Figure 2 shows how reliant Manzanita is on visitors to fund general government operations. Figure 3 shows all revenues for FY2021, highlighting how disproportionate the TLT component is.
Our City Manager has already addressed cost-recovery concerns for permits. She is now pursuing increasing System Development Charges (SDCs) for infrastructure as she explained in great detail at the “Envision Manzanita” session on August 28th. It’s worth listening to the presentation on the City’s website to learn more about this. (https://youtu.be/cN1eVZ0vG7w). The next Council will also need to work on detailed plans that will help the City charge appropriate fees to support maintenance (for example, a Transportation Plan that supports road maintenance).
If you elect me to Manzanita City Council, I will pursue alternative funding sources to lessen our financial dependence on visitors.
This is Mark Kuestner and I ask for your vote on November 8. Visit my website, www.MarkForCouncil2022.com
Reference: “Manzanita Today,” is a free, fact-based, non-partisan monthly newsletter that summarizes City meetings and shares stories about our town’s history and other public interest articles. This newsletter is not affiliated with the City in any way. Email ManzanitaToday@gmail.com to learn more.
The sale starts tomorrow at 10:00. Of course the best stuff goes fast so hurry on down to Nehalem Bay UMC on 10th to get great bargains.
See you there.
In 1998 under former City Manager Jerry Taylor, the City of Manzanita capped the number of Short Term Rentals (STR) at 17.5% of homes in residential zones. As our community has grown the number of STRs has also grown, especially in areas near the beach where STR density has affected neighborhood livability.
With the increasing number of visitors to our community, the Council established a STR Workgroup to identify key factors to address livability. The Workgroup did a survey, held public meetings, and engaged in discussions about how to best live comfortably with visitors in our neighborhoods. They made specific recommendations for managing noise, parking, overcrowded vacation rentals, and the response time for reported problems. The Council agreed with those recommendations and passed a major revision of the STR Ordinance 10-3 that provides the City with the tools to better manage STRs.
Ordinance 10-3: ci.manzanita.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ordinance-10-03-STR-regulations-revised-09.08.2021.pdf
Considering the need to balance management of STRs with the current importance of STR tax revenue to the City’s financial viability, the Council implemented the recommendation to form a STR standing committee, only the third standing committee in the City. The other two standing committees are the Planning Commission and the Budget Committee.
In the April 6th meeting this year, the Council placed a 36-month moratorium to cap new STR licenses (230) in the residential zones. We will continue to consider solutions to address STR density. The financial dilemma facing the City is that because we have almost the lowest tax rate in the state, the City receives less than $226,000 per year from our property taxes. In contrast, VISITORS contribute $1,200,000 in revenue (53% of the General Fund) by paying the STR tax.
It is vital for us to continue to manage STRs, knowing that this tourist lodging tax contributes significantly to our budget. A priority for the upcoming Council is to determine if there are other revenue sources that could lessen our reliance on STRs.
I feel strongly that STR management is vital for the livability of our community, and I look forward to continuing this important work. I am asking for your vote on November 8.
You can reach me at Linda.Kozlowski@gmail.com. Visit my website at www.LindaforManzanita.com
Please join North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Thursday, October 6, 2022 for a peaceful rally against Wall St. corporation-backed, destructive timber industry practices!
WHERE and WHEN:
On the coast – 3:30 p.m. at the Big Orange Chair (Hwy 101 and Broadway) at the Seaside Visitor’s Bureau
In Portland – 3:30 P.M. at South Hawthorne Waterfront Park for the march to S.W. Park & Montgomery for a rally at 4:30 P.M.
WHAT TO BRING: Water, sunscreen, good walking shoes, optional signs and banners)
WHY: TIAA and other Wall St. corporations are helping to bankroll the climate crisis through their funding of deforestation and fossil fuels. We are joining forces with Sun Rise Movement PDX, and other environment organizations in the Forest Climate Alliance to take a stand against the irresponsible industrial forestry practices (clearcutting followed by pesticide spraying) that are decimating Oregon’s forested watersheds. These practices are designed with the aim of maximum profit for Wall St. corporations (like TIAA and others) and providing payouts to corporate shareholders—who are invested in Oregon timber companies, like GreenWood Resources. The price of these practices is the health of our communities, and a liveable planet for future generations.
We hope to see you there!
With Love,
NCCWP
Contact us at: rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com
Host info@sunrisepdx.org
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection is a grassroots group of concerned citizens advocating for no more logging and no more pesticide spraying near our coastal drinking watersheds, regardless of land ownership. www.healthywatershed.org
Perfect for nightstand or other storage uses.
On rolling casters that can be locked.
Pine Grove Community House will once again be upcycling previously loved art at the 2022 ReHomed Art Show and Sale October 14-16, 2022. DONATE pre-owned paintings, signed prints, signed photography, sculpture & ceramics. Art should be framed and ready-to-hang. Commissions considered for high-value pieces.
Final drop-off for art is this Sunday, October 9, 11-3 at the Pine Grove. Look for cones indicating reserved parking for ease of drop-off.
Pine Grove Community House has been the North Coast’s gathering place for almost 90 years, offering cultural and social events that enrich our community. Proceeds from the ReHomed Art Sale will help us maintain our beloved and historic building.
Email questions to: ReHomedArtShow@gmail.com
It starts, inside, at 10:00 am on Friday the 7th and runs through Saturday at 2:00.
I’d be really surprised if you wouldn’t be able to find some treasure to take home. All sales are by donation. Pay whatever you think an item is worth.
See you Friday and Saturday at “the Church” in Nehalem. New stuff will be out each day.
Art of Growing Oysters with Whiskey Creek Shellfish + Schooner Restaurant and Lounge – October 9 at 10 AM
Do you enjoy Pacific Northwest oysters? Have you ever wondered where the tasty critters on your dinner plate come from or are just curious about oysters in general? The oyster industry in Tillamook County includes a number of farms and one of the largest oyster hatcheries in the country – Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery – on Netarts Bay. Join us during Art of Growing Oysters to discover more. This tour includes a stop at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery and ends with a shucking lesson and samples at Schooner Restaurant and Lounge.
Register: This is an in-person event. Registration required. www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-growing-oysters-whiskey-creek-shellfish-schooner-restaurant-registration-429927914967
Mean, Green, Digging Machines: Green Crab on the Oregon Coast – October 14 at 7 PM
What does the arrival of green crabs mean for Oregon’s coasts? Learn about these crabs & efforts to slow their spread. The European green crab is considered one of the most detrimental invasive species on the planet due to cascading effects in the ecosystem that can drastically change coastal economies. Populations of green crabs on the West Coast are currently exploding in numbers since they were first detected in 1989. These crabs have voracious appetites and disturb the critical eelgrass habitats that salmon and Dungeness crabs rely upon. Get to know how these crabs got here, the threats that they pose, and what is being done to slow their spread.
Register: Options are available to join in-person or virtually. www.eventbrite.com/e/mean-green-digging-machines-green-crabs-on-the-oregons-coast-registration-427998935337
Crabbing Netarts Bay with WEB, TEP & Schooner Restaurant – October 23 at 10 AM
Have you ever wanted to go crabbing in Netarts Bay? Have you tried it but wanted to learn more? Join Tillamook Estuaries Partnership and the Friends of Netarts Bay for a fun-filled Sunday exploring crabs and crabbing. TEP’s own Jesse Kane will share his knowledge and experience harvesting wild foods. Get tips on gear, timing, and technique. Learn about size and catch limits. We will even help you learn fun facts about the various decapods in the bay. The day will conclude with a demo on cooking and cleaning crabs at Schooner Restaurant and Lounge.
Register: This is an in-person event. Registration required. www.eventbrite.com/e/crabbing-on-the-bay-registration-429937122507
Wintering Birds of Netarts Bay: A Birding & Drawing Excursion – October 29 at 9:30 AM
Do you want to REALLY get to know the Birds of the Bay? Draw them! Join Artist Ram Papish as we take a closer look at local birds by identifying and drawing them.
This program will begin with a presentation on Netarts Bay Wintering Birds, followed by a Bird Drawing presentation. Participants will then practice their winter bird drawings with Ram Papsish, followed with an outdoor excursion to Netarts Bay for winter birding and sketching (weather dependent). All birding levels are welcome! Some supplies will be provided, visit the event page to learn more.
Register: This is an in-person event. Registration required. www.eventbrite.com/e/wintering-birds-of-netarts-bay-a-birding-and-drawing-excursion-tickets-429264139597
ALL PROGRAMS
Cost: There is no cost to attend this program. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are encouraged, but not required.
These events are part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Explore Nature events are hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, and are meaningful nature-based experiences that highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.
Learn more about Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on our website (www.netartsbaywebs.org) and by following our Facebook and Instagram pages (@netartsbaywebs). These are Explore Nature Partnership Cross-Listed Events. Stay connected with the Explore Nature Partnership at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com or on social media (@explorenature_tillamookcoast).
Questions? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org
FY23 Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Grants Available
TCCC, on behalf of the Oregon Cultural Trust, is soliciting requests from Tillamook County citizens and organizations interested in obtaining grant funding to develop projects that celebrate the arts, humanities, and heritage of our county.
To be considered for an FY23 TCCC Grant, projects must address one or more of the following: cultural education, community art, heritage, the environment, and/or traditions.
To be eligible, grant applicants must be an individual(s), a non-profit organization, or a governmental organization. Individuals must be residents of Tillamook County and organizations must maintain registered headquarters in Tillamook County. Priority will be given to activities that will benefit a significant number of Tillamook County residents.
For questions or more information please join the Grant Writing Workshop on Oct. 12@6pm.
RSVP tillamookccc@gmail.com
For a downloadable Grant Application, please visit:
www.tcpm.org/tillamook-co-cultural-coalition.html
I was the “old guy” with bad posture.
Truth is, it was bad. I sat slumped over and stood with my waistline bowed forward and shoulders back.
It still plagues me when I spend long periods on my computer or phone.
35+ years of skateboarding didn’t exactly help the situation. I sometimes used my board as a cane to support my bowed body without realizing it.
So when I have a massage client that comes to me complaining of shoulder and neck pain I love to share this trick I learned to help heal the posture problems that so many of us have.
As we sit long periods our stomach and pec muscles get tight, pulling the shoulders and neck forward out of alignment.
Every inch your head leans forward adds 10lbs of weight to your neck and spine.
After hours of staring down at your phone or lap top your shoulders, upper back and neck are sure to feel stressed and tight.
This can lead to headaches, chronic pain and can make working at a desk miserable.
If this sounds like something you are struggling with try this easy 10 minute stretch at night to help unwind your neck and spine.
It helped change my posture in a week and half.
This stretch works best using an inflatable yoga/exercise ball.
DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE IN PAIN.
1) Lie on your back on your on a yoga ball using support if need from wall or bed or a partner to maintain balance.
2) Slowly roll back and forth, head to tail, as the ball supports your spine from head to tail. Slowly opening up the front body muscles.
3) When this is comfortable raise your arms overhead and let them fall back by your head to bridge over reaching towards the ground.
4) Stay in this easy supported stretch for 10 minutes if you can. You might want to start with just 5 minutes and then work your way up from there.
10 minutes on a yoga ball each night can reverse eight hours of hunching over your work station.
If you want to get a yoga ball they come in 3 sizes: 55, 65, & 75 cm. I would suggest if you are close to 5 ft. go with the smallest, 5.5 ft go with medium, and 6 ft go with the large.
If you do not have a yoga ball- you can slowly allow your head and neck to flex over the edge of your bed.
Starting with just your head over the edge, then inch worming each vertebra over the edge as comfort allows.
It might take a few times to be able to get your shoulder blades over the edge. Please give yourself ample support when attempting!
If this stretch is too painful to do or isn’t enough to release your neck – I recommend scheduling regular massages to release your neck, shoulder and back muscles and help re-align your posture.
Massage can also be very helpful for headaches brought on by muscle tension.
I have appointments available Friday – Saturday this week to help get you feeling good again.
To schedule your session click the link below
www.northfork53.com/book-wellness?p
Stay well,
Brigham Edwards LMT- #26495
North Fork 53 Communitea Wellness
Each artist will be allowed three framed and ready-to-hang two-dimensional works. Picture wires are the hanger of choice.
Intake will be Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10am till 1 pm. For further information, email Jane at Janek@ncrdnehalem.org.
First Thursdays beginning this week: October 6th
Led by Sarah Skye Archer
at White Clover Grange in Nehalem
6:30PM – warmup/set-up
7:00- opening circle
7:05-8:15ish Authentic Movement practice/ecstatic dance set
8:15-8:30 – closing circle
**We are encouraging everyone to be mindful of each other’s safety and health and stay home if you are not feeling well, or have been exposed to someone sick. Follow your own judgment on whether to wear a mask or not**
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as described by Jungian Analyst Jane Bacon: What is Authentic Movement?
Authentic Movement is a process of allowing inner-directed movement. It is practiced by people both with and without dance experience and at all levels of physical ability, in groups or individually. Some use it for therapeutic purposes and some as a resource for choreographic and other creative processes, others as a form of mystical practice.
The basic form is simple – a mover with eyes closed, turns attention to their experience without the input from the visual world and waits to notice and then ‘to be moved’ by internal impulses in that exist in the present moment. Then you explore these impulses—image, memory, thought, feeling or sensation—with curiosity and follow the subtle movements.
There is always a witness who sees you move. He or she waits with clear attention to you as mover and with non-judgemental awareness of the present moment. The witness also attends to their own experiences moment by moment as they are your witness. As well as noticing and attending to you moving, they also notice their own repetitions, images, habits, patterns, gestures and expressions that arise in the process of being present with the mover. This process can provide a rich resource of stories from and about the body.
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