Please text 503-778-0174 if you are interested.
Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying. Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a co-generational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality and all that it is to be human navigating the most profound transition of our lives. It provides a platform for individuals to share their thoughts, fears, and experiences surrounding death in a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Adhering to Death Cafe’s mission, participation is free, although contributions to the Collective are accepted.
To learn more about Death Cafes: www.northcoasteolcollective.com/deathcafe
For the week of: 5/12/2025
What to expect this week:
• City storm pipe repair under Hospital Road. Hospital Road to be closed 5/14.
• Storm water system to be fully installed.
• Remainder of shingle roof to be completed.
Major milestones on the project:
• Final paving at HWY 101 storm crossing complete.
• All electrical switchgear has been delivered to the site.
• Ceiling grid inspection signed off in low roof area.
About the new Health Center and Pharmacy
• The new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy project remains on schedule with substantial completion expected by September 8, 2025. The facility should be in
operation shortly thereafter.
• Tillamook County is one of the most underserved areas in Oregon in terms of dental
services, and by providing local dental care the new Health Center will be a major upgrade for the north coast.
• A number of Oregon foundations, including the Roundhouse Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, the Autzen Foundation and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust have generously contributed to the construction and outfitting costs of the new Health Center and Pharmacy. The support is very much appreciated.
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
Together, we’ll identify challenges birds face in our own community and consider how to make the spaces we share with birds safer and more welcoming. There will be no shortage of fun for bird enthusiasts of all ages at this family-friendly event. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours! No prior birding experience is necessary.
Guided bird walks will depart from the farm. One will begin at 10AM, and another at 11:30AM, following two route options: one on flat terrain and one that traverses up a medium slope to the upper riparian areas above Alder Creek.
If exploring over uneven ground isn’t your thing, join us at our ‘Big Sit’ station. Or visit the interpretive tables hosted by Hoffman Center for the Arts, Oregon Parks & Recreation, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP), Bird Alliance of Oregon, and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast.
Our 2025 event will be May 16, 17, and 18th with lots of fun golfing, hanging out by the burger tent, games, door prizes, and raffles. Which is where you come in!
We need volunteers to help us put on the event. We are looking for volunteers for the following times and events. If you want to enjoy the great outdoors and support a worthy cause we would love to hear from you. Please email manzanitaopen@gmail.com with the event(s) and time(s) when you can help.
5th hole marshals – help keep up the pace of play on the fifth hole:
– Friday May 16 3:30pm to 6:00pm (2)
– Saturday May 17 11:00am to 2:00pm (1)
– Sunday May 18 8:30am to 11:00am (1)
6th hole – closest to the pin
– Friday May 16 10:30am to 1:00pm
– Friday May 16 3:30pm to 6:00pm
– Sunday May 18 11:00am to 1:30pm
Chipping and putting contest
– Friday May 16 10:30am to 1:00pm (1)
– Friday May 16 1:00pm to 3:30pm (1)
– Saturday May 17 11:00am to 2:00pm (1)
Did you know that there are 123 local seats (School, Transportation, Fire, Ports, Health, Recreation, etc.) up for election this year?
Did you know that these boards control approximately $200 million in annual spending in Tillamook County?
Did you know that the Tillamook County Democrats are fighting to get candidates that will work for the safety and prosperity of EVERY citizen in the county into those seats?
Did you know that there are nearly 7,000 registered Democrats residing in Tillamook County?
Did you know that they outnumber registered Republicans?
Did you know that when you donate to the Democratic National Committee or The Democratic Party of Oregon that ZERO funds are automatically disbursed to County Parties or local candidates?
Please donate DIRECTLY to the Tillamook County Democrats so that we may support candidates that will work for the well-being of EVERYONE in the county on school boards, fire boards, ports, transportation boards, recreation boards, and more.
Please make you secure donation today through ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/pillars2021?refcode=WebsiteActionButton
“The U.S. is in an information war with itself. The public sphere, where Americans discuss public issues, is broken. There’s little discussion – and lots of fighting. One reason why: Persuasion is difficult, slow and time-consuming – it doesn’t make good television or social media content – and so there aren’t a lot of good examples of it in our public discourse.”
A lot of what I’m reading and hearing seems like propaganda.
“Propaganda is anti-democratic because it influences while using strategies like fear appeals, disinformation, conspiracy theory and more.”
I think most people know that social media (now essential for social contacts) can be an unreliable source of accurate information:
“A lot of people use their social media connections and platforms to knowingly and unknowingly spread misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy and partisan talking points – all forms of propaganda.”
Social media sites employ rating systems to promote engagement.
“Social media platforms train users to communicate as propagandists: Recent research shows that platform users learn to express polarizing emotions like outrage through ‘social learning.’ Social media users are taught through app feedback – positive reinforcement through notifications – and peer-learning – what they see others do – to post outrage even if they don’t feel outraged and they don’t want to spread outrage.”
And so we end up using derogatory terms for those whose opinions we don’t like, and we resist any effort to understand their situations or credit them with any intelligence. I’m reading too much of that and the differences between sides seem irreconcilable.
I thought Kamala Harris was proposing policies to bring us together. Maybe there wasn’t enough time for the message to get through, or maybe we have just become so angry from all the propaganda that we’re not ready to resolve anything yet. I am hopeful the new Pope is a step in the right direction. He is in a position to influence possibly billions of people.
-Dave
National Safe Boating Week May 17-25, is the official launch of the 2025 North American Safe Boating Campaign. National Safe Boating Week promotes the value of life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, “Wear It!” U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities, and that 83 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.
There are many options for boaters when it comes to choosing a life jacket. When selecting a life jacket, a boater should check that it is U.S. Coast Guard approved, appropriate for the water activity, and fits properly. The best life jacket is the one you will wear.
Whether you’re going fishing or just enjoying a ride on the boat, make sure you’re prepared for the adventure by wearing a life jacket and knowing how to use required safety gear.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiners from Flotilla 63 – Station Tillamook Bay will be conducting Courtesy Vessel Safety Checks on Saturday May 31, 2025 from 9am to 3pm at the Port of Garibaldi. Bring your boat or paddle craft by to talk with a qualified US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiner and ensure you are ready for the North Oregon Coastal boating season.
Come and have a good time. Start it with Yoga! 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/82315818270
See you there.
Brian
Text 503-812-8325
GPX 9″ DVD player W/stereo headphones, remote, carrying bag, car adapter, great for road trips or take on airplanes. Plays CD’s and DVD’s
New in the box. $75.
Call Gail – 503-440-1711 in Manzanita
Three slide-outs make it very spacious.
Low miles – 29,808
6 new tires with 3,796 miles on them
2 new in-house RV Deep Cycle Batteries 8/31/2023
Complete winter cover included
NOTE: Awning is warn out at back corner. Full Mattress & personal items not included.
Asking: $38,500 obo
*Verifiable Local Cashiers Only*
Email kpurdom@me.com to request several other photos.
Text or voice message to schedule appointment to see. 503)440-3715
Nehalem Bay Health District
Budget Committee Meeting
5:30 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Location: Zoom remote video conferencing
This meeting is open to the public.
The Zoom link below is for members of the public who wish to attend
The Zoom link can also be accessed at the Health District website
Join Zoom Meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/85046115770?pwd=tjfxOsOkbvaCgRIlMX4NDXL3VxKuXH.1
For general questions, to request meeting information
or if you require communication assistance or accommodation please contact: info@nehalembayhd.org
or call 503-368-5119
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Election of Budget Committee chair
3. Presentation of Budget Message
4. Budget Committee discussion
5. Public comment
6. Budget Committee discussion and motions
7. Adjournment
Nehalem Bay Health District
Budget Committee Meeting
5:30 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Location: Zoom remote video conferencing
This meeting is open to the public.
The Zoom link below is for members of the public who wish to attend
The Zoom link can also be accessed at the Health District website
Join Zoom Meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/85046115770?pwd=tjfxOsOkbvaCgRIlMX4NDXL3VxKuXH.1
For general questions, to request meeting information
or if you require communication assistance or accommodation please contact: info@nehalembayhd.org
or call 503-368-5119
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Election of Budget Committee chair
3. Presentation of Budget Message
4. Budget Committee discussion
5. Public comment
6. Budget Committee discussion and motions
7. Adjournment