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North County Medical Providers Endorse Health District Bond Measure

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Submitted By: nehalemhealthcare@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
A growing group of retired or active medical care providers enthusiastically support the “Yes For Local Health Care” bond measure on the May 16th ballot. Each has first-hand knowledge of how important it is to have quality, robust, accessible health care services for seniors, families, and children, especially in a rural setting like our community.

The Health District bond will support construction of a modern, state-of-the-art Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy, renovate the region’s only skilled nursing facility – the Nehalem Valley Care Center – and do site preparation leading to workforce housing focused on supporting health care and essential workers.

Please join these medical care providers in voting YES on the Health District bond measure – your YES vote will make a huge difference for all in our community!
• Fred Kassab, retired MD
• Mary Gehling, RN
• Guy Gehling, retired MD
• Steven Gibson, retired MD
• Yvana Iovino, retired MD
• Margaret Steele, retired MD
• Adele Spegman, PhD retired RN
• Carolyn Smith, MA
• Paul Knight, retired RN
• Colleen Schwindt, RN
• Timothy Borman, DO
• Eli Andersen, ND
• Richard Silverman, R. Ph. Clinical Pharmacist
• Lynda Chick, RN

More and more north county residents support the Health District bond measure. Visit our website www.nehalemhealthcare.com/supporters to see who is voting YES and check in, as well, on upcoming community events www.nehalemhealthcare.com/how-you-can-help/#upcoming-events

Remember to follow our Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
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ERIN LASKEY WILSON FOR NCRD BOARD POSITION #2

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Submitted By: elaskey86@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
As most of you know I’m running for NCRD board position this May, and I wanted to give you all a little bit of insight on why! First off I love what the NCRD brings to our community! It’s been such an awesome source of proactiveness for all of us. From senior swim to Easter egg hunts, the NCRD has been a part of all our lives. I grew up learning to swim there, and taking basketball clinics in the gym. My husband and I are now members of the fitness center and our 3 children have all attended (one currently attending) New Discoveries Preschool. Now all three kids take swim lessons at the pool and participate in NCRD sponsored sports. As a board member I would like to see our youth programs strengthened and continue to build what the NCRD already offers the community with working families in mind. I’m also a self employed parent, and would bring a perspective to the board based in fiscal responsibility and self motivation. My family has lived in the Nehalem Valley for four generations now. Fun fact, my grandfather actually went to grade school in that building! Because of these deep ties I like to think I understand very well what the goals and aspirations are of the people who live here. North county has an amazing tradition of looking out for one another, and it’s what built the NCRD! If I’m elected as board member my goal will be to continue that tradition! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at elaskey86@gmail.com

Village By the Mountain – Grimm Fairy Tale – Part 2

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The Village Near the Mountain
A Grimm Fairy Tale – Part 2
Note: The story is fiction. The councilors in the story are not intended to represent real people.
The councilors and the City Manager gathered around the conference table to discuss the pressing issue of how to pay for a new City Hall building. Attending via Zoom call were several consultants hired to give valuable (and expensive) advice when needed or possible.
The leaders were a colorful group. There was Bob, the old-timer who had been on council for decades. There was Sally, the millennial who was always on her phone, barely paying attention to the discussion. There was Jim, the conspiracy theorist who believed the government was out to get him. There was Karen, the self-appointed expert on everything. Finally, there was Tom, who was always making jokes and puns, but rarely contributing much value to the discussion.
The City Manager sat quietly, taking notes and nodding along with the members, occasionally thinking about job security.
“Alright, let’s get started” said the City Manager.
The councilors were sipping coffees and nibbling stale donuts.
Tom selected a donut. “My neighbor thinks we’ll raise his taxes.” he said. “He called me a dough nut. Get it, money, dough? Hey, these donuts are stale. I thought we were getting scones.”
The City Manager said, “Yes – donuts versus scones.” On the Zoom call, a face appeared and a voice said. “This is Wanda. We surveyed the market and provided a report concluding scones were better, more expensive but better.”
Bob said, “I’m not big on change. We’ve always had donuts, but if the consultant says scones, I’m for it.”
“Alright, let’s get started” repeated the City Manager.
“Is this coffee regular or decaf? Can’t I have a double decaf latte?” said Sally.
Everyone looked at each other not knowing what to say. “Should we ask the consultants?” asked Tom.
From the Zoom line, multiple, competing voices said, “We can investigate coffee issues! “
“Alright, let’s get started” said the City Manager. “Does the council want to authorize a $4,500,000 loan to build city hall or ask the voters to approve it through a levy?”
“Does that include interest?” asked Karen.
A voice from Zoom, “Well, interest will typically more than double the overall outlay depending on the length of the loan. It can be modeled. The city can get the loan easily because it’s guaranteed by property owners’ tax payments.”
Bob inserted, “I liked the old building . The moldy bathroom was fixable for $40,000 and now we’ve spent over $500,000 on consultants for a new building. Aren’t we still paying for the land?” The Zoom call voices were silent.
“Well, you need to decide on authorizing the money with just three councilors voting yes,” said the City Manager, with a roll of eyes, “or put it on a ballot.”
“I’ve heard complaints from residents that we aren’t looking at all the costs. And interest rates are going up. It could be a lot more money.” said Jim.
The City Manager jumped in excitedly, “I’ve told you just ignore the complainers. They’re dangerous. Stay away from them. Just pass the loan on a slow day when no one is paying attention and we’ll be on our way. You need to keep city employees happy.”
Karen scoffed, “We can’t trust the voters to decide this. They don’t understand the complexities of government spending. They already voted NO once before.”
Tom added, “We can’t let the subjects make these decisions. They will only ruin things. Besides, they can afford it.”
Jim leaned back in his chair. “I don’t know guys. This is a tough decision. I think we should ask a consultant. Then we can blame them if it doesn’t work out. These donuts are making me thirsty. Can we adjourn? Consultants?”
Will Stone
Manzanita

Auditions for Tiny Beautiful Things at The Ten Fifteen

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The Ten Fifteen Theater announces auditions for Tiny Beautiful Things to be directed by Deanna Duplechain.
Saturday, April 15 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, April 16 7pm to 9pm at The Ten Fifteen Theater, 1015 Commercial, Astoria
Tiny Beautiful Thing is superbly adapted for the stage by Nia Vardolos from the book by Cheryl Strayed chronicling her wildly popular writings as Dear Sugar – it’s a column, it’s a podcast, soon to be a Hulu series and most importantly – part of the season at The Ten Fifteen Theater. TBT goes into rehearsal April 23th and opens on June 16th for a two-week run.

This 90 minute play has 4 excellent roles for actors that wish to play —
Sugar- female, 30’s, 40’s, dynamic, empathetic, and an amazing listener
3 Letter Writers – gender open, any ages 20 and over. Actors of diversity STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to audition

Nothing to prepare. Sides from the script will be provided. Please bring a conflict schedule for the dates above. Rehearsals can have flexibility around actor’s schedules to a large degree, but tech week before opening and performances are in the no-conflict zone.

If you cannot attend auditions, please contact the theater and the director would be happy to meet with you privately.

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KTIL 95.9 Podcast – The Upcoming North County Health District Bond

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Marc Johnson, President, Nehalem Bay Health District and Gail Nelson, CEO, The Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (previously known as the Rinehart Clinic) join to talk about the importance of the upcoming North County Health District bond that will be on the May special election ballot for those in the NCHD boundries.

Click the link below to listen to the podcast on KTIL 95.9:
www.podcasts.com/tillamook-today-on-ktil-386b4ddb6/episode/033123-north-county-health-dist-bond

The committee’s website is: www.nehalemhealthcare.com

Remember to follow the committee’s Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
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Local Handy Man Services Available

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Submitted By: sofar4romit@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Please Call me to discuss jobs @:
971-324-0149
(Please No Emails)

Good Morning Nehalem
I’m a local, a father of 3 and trying to pick up some extra work.

If you have any projects needing attention.
Well then, I’m you guy!

I have many skills & wear many hats.
My skills include:
*Licensed driver
*Transporter
* Errand runner
*Yard work
*Painting (interior/ exterior/ cars/ toys)
*Skilled Car Mechanic
*Pet Sitter & Walker
*Heavy Equipment Operater
*Gutters

and Lots more!
If you have something in mind that’s not listed…
just ask me
Most likely I’m your man!

Have a wonderful day!

Aimee-zing Creations! Handmade crochet

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Aimee-zing Creations!
Call Aimee to have handmade crochet goodies
made custom for you!
Beautiful afghan crochet blankets
Hats, beanies, scarfs, purses, bathing suit tops,
baskets, table cloths, and so much more!

Calls or texts only
no emails please

1-503-801-9909
Prices very depending on what project your wanting.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Come check out my booth at Sisters And Pete’s Coffee And Treats!!!

Fire Mountain School Welcoming Applications for Fall

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Dear Community,

Fire Mountain School is still accepting applications through April 7th for fall enrollment in the school’s pre-K through 5th Grade classrooms.

For 40 years, Fire Mountain School has nurtured N. Coast children by providing a joyful, place-
based learning experience for students to develop a positive sense of themselves, come to
see learning as an ongoing, joyful and self-initiated quest, and come to know themselves as
interactive participants in the wider natural, social, and practical world.

The school is located in the community of Falcon Cove, nestled in a rainforest setting
adjoining the northern boundary of Oswald West State Park, above the Cape Falcon Marine
Reserve.

Families are invited to learn more and apply online at firemountainschool.org.

For additional questions or information, please contact firemountainschool@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Letter of support for Marc Johnson

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Submitted By: meganliz@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
(I neglected to sign this letter when I first posted it. With my apologies, here is a re-posting.)

There are some election choices that are clear from the start, and that’s the case with the re-election of Marc Johnson to the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District.

There’s no particular need for me to review Marc’s well-known qualifications. They speak for themselves: Board President of the Health District, President of the North Tillamook Library Board, active worker for all sorts of essential organizations, including EVCNB. It was Marc who, in partnership with Senators Wyden and Merkley, secured $3 million in federal funding to help build a new healthcare center, renovate the skilled nursing facility, and plan for workforce housing.

Marc Johnson has been at the center of all this. And it makes sense to keep him at this center while these visionary goals are being realized. I know Marc to be clear-sighted, collegial, persistent, courageous, and utterly committed to bringing the best possible healthcare to all people in the Nehalem Bay community.

No more needs to be said. We will re-election Marc Johnson. It’s just common sense.

Respectfully,
Liz Cole

Nehalem Bay Health District Special Meeting

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Submitted By: nbhdistrict@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Special Meeting

Nehalem Bay Health District

Housing Work Session
Time: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Location: Zoom Remote Video Conferencing

This is a work session for the health district board. No decisions will be made.

Purpose: Consider overall workforce housing objectives, as well as potential repurposes of existing clinic building

This Meeting is open to the public.
The Zoom link is below for members of the public who wish to attend

Join Zoom Meeting
us02web.zoom.us/j/87598753793

Direct your questions to:
nbhdistrict@gmail.com

1. Call to order

2. Review agenda and purpose

3. Overview of site planning – Scott Edwards Architects – 15 minutes

4. Presentation from John Southgate, workforce housing consultant – 15 minutes

5. Board discussion of housing objectives – 30 minutes

6. Overview from Tillamook County Housing Coordinator – 10 minutes

7. Board discussion of possible future use of clinic building – 30 minutes

8. Public comment

9. Next steps

10. Adjourn

Letter of support for Marc Johnson

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Submitted By: meganliz@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
There are some election choices that are clear from the start, and that’s the case with the re-election of Marc Johnson to the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District.

There’s no particular need for me to review Marc’s well-known qualifications. They speak for themselves: Board President of the Health District, President of the North Tillamook Library Board, active worker for all sorts of essential organizations, including EVCNB. It was Marc who, in partnership with Senators Wyden and Merkley, secured $3 million in federal funding to help build a new healthcare center, renovate the skilled nursing facility, and plan for workforce housing.

Marc Johnson has been at the center of all this. And it makes sense to keep him at this center while these visionary goals are being realized. I know Marc to be clear-sighted, collegial, persistent, courageous, and utterly committed to bringing the best possible healthcare to all people in the Nehalem Bay community.

No more needs to be said. We will re-elect Marc Johnson. It’s just common sense.

Wheeler City Council Endorses Health District Plan

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The Wheeler City Council has unanimously endorsed the proposed bond measure that will allow the Nehalem Bay Health District to construct a new state-of-the-art Health Center and Pharmacy and renovate and modernize the region’s only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

The city council’s action came during its March 21, 2023 meeting. City council’s in Nehalem and Manzanita are expected to consider resolutions supporting the projects during their April meetings.

In a letter to the Health District, Wheeler Mayor Doug Honeycutt noted the unanimous support for the resolution and said, “We are looking forward to a great project like this, which supports our communities, to be constructed in Wheeler. Personally, I believe that for a community to survive and grow, access to healthcare and education are prerequisites.”

Health District board president Marc C. Johnson said support from the city of Wheeler was extremely gratifying and on behalf of the District board expressed thanks for the cooperation and collaboration by the city.

The $10.25 million bond measure will be on the May 16, 2023 ballot. If approved, the bond measure will help fund construction of a new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy on Highway 101 in downtown Wheeler. The new facility will double the size of the existing health center and create space to bring a variety of not currently available specialty care services to the community. The new facility will include, for example, a dental suite and a much expanded pharmacy.

The bond measure will also fund extensive renovation and modernization of the Nehalem Valley Care Center, the only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility between Astoria and Newport on the Oregon coast. The renovations include remodeling all patient rooms, updates to the facility dining room and kitchen and enhancements to provide a safer and more inviting environment for patients and staff.

The Health District also plans to use bond proceeds to prepare the site now occupied by the old Wheeler Hospital for work force housing focused on the needs of health care and other essential workers.

Support for the bond measure and health and senior care improvements continues to grow with more than 150 endorsers in the community. Oregon senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have already secured $3 million in federal funding to support the Health Center and Pharmacy construction. That appropriation is expected to be available later this year.

The effort to pass the bond measure to enhance local health and senior care is being spearheaded by a local volunteer committee – Yes For Local Health Care.

The committee’s website is: www.nehalemhealthcare.com

Remember to follow the committee’s Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090438080823

FINAL WEEKEND. FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES. ‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS AT NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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FINAL WEEKEND! FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES!

Friday and Saturday night at 7:00 pm and Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

Don’t miss Neil Simon’s coming-of-age comedy ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ during its final weekend at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

Tickets at www.RiverBendplayers.org.

Tickets are $20 and $25 and with our new ticketing system, you can select and reserve the best seats.

Dreaming of baseball and girls, young Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley.

Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly growing) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style.
Contains mature themes.

Cast photos Copyright © Riverbend Players
Left to right: Brian McMahon, Christine Calkins, Juli Stratton, Jay Johansen, Penny Cole, Emilee Andrade, and Leo McDonald-Goldstein.

NCRD will begin Building the New Aquatic Center this Spring!

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Submitted By: kileyk@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post
NCRD will begin Building the New Aquatic Center this Spring!

On Thursday March 28, 2023, the NCRD Board of Directors voted to Award the Contract for Construction of the New Pool. The District received three competitive bids for the project. Par-Tech Construction out of Oregon City was the low bidder and they were Awarded the Contract.

They are a family-owned business led by a father/son team and they are excited about our project. They were both on site to sign the Contract and meet the NCRD staff.

We will be putting out a formal press release soon and making plans for a Community Groundbreaking Ceremony in the coming weeks as soon as we have an actual start date which we anticipate will be sometime in April.

Thank you to the entire community for all your support over all the years that it has taken to make this goal a reality. Every dollar you have donated, every hour you have volunteered, every time you have voted yes and all the taxes you have paid is what has brought this to fruition. This is truly an amazing accomplishment for our small rural community.

Thank you for giving us your support and believing in the mission that began in December of 1929 when the School District voted unanimously in favor of building our current Pool so that every child in our community could learn how to swim. NCRD was formed to carry on that mission. The New Pool will allow NCRD to continue that legacy in the 21st century.

Thank you so much for helping us give all of our children and the entire community this incredible opportunity and gift!

Pictured:
Ben Parsons (Par Tech), Roger Parsons (Par Tech), Barbara McCann (Executive Director), Jack Bloom (Board President), Peter Nunn (Pool Advisory Chair).

FINAL WEEKEND. FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES. ‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS AT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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FINAL WEEKEND! FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES!
Don’t miss Neil Simon’s coming-of-age comedy ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ during its final weekend at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.
Tickets at www.RiverBendplayers.org.
Tickets are $20 and $25 and with our new ticketing system, you can select and reserve the best seats.
Dreaming of baseball and girls, young Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley.
Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly growing) daughters and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style.
Contains mature themes.
Cast photos Copyright © Riverbend Players Bottom left to right: Brian McMahon, Christine Calkins, Juli Stratton, Jay Johansen, Penny Cole, Emilee Andrade, and Leo McDonald-Goldstein.

Higher Quality, Safer Care for Seniors

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www.nehalemhealthcare.com
Higher Quality, Safer Care for Seniors

The Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler is Tillamook County’s only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. In fact, the Care Center is the only facility of its kind on the Oregon coast between Astoria and Newport.

The demographic trends are clear: our community will have more seniors with more health care needs in the future.
Renovating and modernizing the Care Center is an investment in quality senior care right here at home.

Please support the Health District bond measure in the May 16 election in order to keep this essential health care facility in our community.

Visit our website (www.nehalemhealthcare.com/) for more information or to make a donation (www.nehalemhealthcare.com/donate) to support our campaign efforts.

Remember to follow our Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
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reminder -TUESDAY honey, pollen etc

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Jeff”s raw/local honey booth – which includes regional bee pollen, organic apple-cider vinegar, Vermont family farm maple syrup – and more – will be set up at the location you see in the above picture in downtown WHEELER this Tuesday (March 28th) from at least 12-4 (longer if circumstances allow).
Honey jar prices range from $10-$55 depending on size, variety etc – but always raw – always pure – and always good.
To place pre-orders, ask questions or for any other reason do contact Jeff directly either by text to his cell:208-424-0042, by e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com or by instant message to his Facebook page (Jeffrey Warren).
See you on TUESDAY in WHEELER!!! JW

Outcall Massage

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