Thank you.
NCRD Performing Arts Center
855-444-6273
pac@ncrdnehalem.org
For the week of: 3/31/2025
What to expect this week:
· Casework installation to begin in low roof area.
· Second floor drywall hanging to continue.
· Exterior awnings to be installed.
Major milestones on the project:
· Electrical switchgear has been delivered and installed.
· First floor curtainwall has been installed.
· First coat of interior paint in low roof area complete.
About the new Health Center and Pharmacy:
· The new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy is a project of the Nehalem Bay Health District, an Oregon special district that has existed since the early 1950’s. The District also owns the Nehalem Valley Care Center, the old Wheeler hospital and the current clinic building on Rowe Street in Wheeler.
· The decision to develop a new Health Center was driven by space limitations in the current clinic, as well as limits on the number of patients who can be served and services that can be provided.
· The new Health Center will have 15 exam and procedure rooms, a major upgrade from the existing facility, allowing space to accommodate specialty services, including x-ray and dental.
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
If you have books you’ve read and loved, consider giving them a second life with us. We’re especially interested in:
Gardening & Nature
Field Guides & Animals
Local Oregon & Outdoor Adventures
Craft & Art Process
Fiction & Non-fiction
Vintage & Unique
Your donations help us keep stories circulating, knowledge growing, and creativity thriving. Drop them off at HEART OF CARTM Thursday – Saturday, 12-6pm, and let’s keep the knowledge flowing.
PS Kate requests Sci-Fi and Fantasy
PPS Jessi needs more books about dumpster diving
Thanks BBQ Community!
Charles Lee McLaughlin was born in Bakersfield, California, on June 8, 1928 to Harold Winfield McLaughlin and Helen Loraine Seymour McLaughlin. He passed from this world on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025.
Chuck, a true Gemini, was a master of many trades—artist, musician, poet, writer, carpenter, genealogist, bbq website master, activist, spiritual seeker, and lover of beauty and nature. He could visualize the art or carpentry project he wanted to create in his mind and then make it happen.
But mostly it was being a father that filled his soul. His seven sons and one daughter were always in his heart.
His first family consisted of four sons; Craig Lee (1950-2016), Chris Carson (1952-1983), Carl Richard (1954-2024) and Charles Lee. Their mother was Joan Ardelle Hall (1931-2015). To Chuck’s deep sorrow, Craig, Chris and Carl preceded him in death.
Next came Paul Richard, born in 1968, whose mother is Jeanie Hall McLaughlin.
Chuck spent the last half of his long life with his third wife, Barbara Schramm McLaughlin and together they had twins, Mark Jacob and David Shannon McLaughlin. With this marriage came his only daughter, Erika Luella Gilman Branch, whom he helped raise from her earliest years. Having only boys it was both an honor and a challenge to parent a daughter.
Wrestling with the “Great Bambinis” (his first four boys), carrying young Paul on his shoulders down to the beach, and being Mr. Mom to Erika, Mark and David were some of Chuck’s joys of fatherhood. He was extremely proud of all his children and guiding them into adulthood was a sacred responsibility to him.
His strength, vibrant energy, determination, intelligence and ability to create carried him almost seamlessly through most of his 96 years. For instance, his vision
of being mortgage free saw him building a new house at the age of 75 with Barbara, Mark and David. Upon his arrival in Cannon Beach in 1975, looking around to see what wasn’t there, his vision led him to start Geppetto’s Toy Shoppe. When his son, Paul, was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 3, his determination and love literally saved Paul’s life.
Some of the thirty plus paying jobs Chuck held in his life included, bucking hay, selling men’s clothes, picking cotton, grapes and tomatoes and taking tickets at a drive-in. He was a probation officer, teacher, credit manager, oil rough neck, life guard, bank teller, bus driver, and warehouse manager to name a few.
When he was 16 in 1944, with his mother’s permission, he joined the Merchant Marines and was a seaman on oil tankers, delivering fuel to American ships in the Pacific. Before the end of World War II he joined the Naval Air Corps where he was a radio operator.
His “nonpaying” jobs included KMUN programmer, one of the founders and “Rummage King” of Fire Mountain School, Wheeler City Councilor, Cannon Beach Planning Commissioner and BBQ website master for over 20 years (www.northcoastbbq.com). It was very important to him to give to his community.
He also loved giving away his art to friends and family. On medallions cut from ivory cue balls, he scrimshawed personalized nature images and made them into necklaces as presents. There are also a number of his symbolically carved walking sticks in the hands of others. When he could no longer walk, see or hear very well, he envisioned his last art piece that his son David put together after Chuck’s passing—Elk antlers given to him by son, Mark, with a dangling elk tooth he found on one of his nature walks.
Chuck composed over 50 Haiku. Of haiku he says, “Haiku to me is a verbal portrait of a non-verbal moment in time … a moment on occasion evoking an intuitive response transcending the obvious and, on occasion, providing a non-dualistic oneness with what is seen.”
ON WET RIVER ROCK
A WATER OUZEL DIPPING
DIPPING, DIPPING…SPLASH!
Music and nature were also a big part of his life. His love of music started in the 4th Grade when he was mesmerized by the school orchestra. Instead of walking through the auditorium to the restroom, he sat and listened so long his teacher had to come find him. He loved drumming and played the conga for many years before joining local bands Shy Jazz, playing a drum set, and the Sedona Fire Band with whom he played bongos and cajon. He also sat in often with the Tsunami Drummers.
As a young boy he lived in San Francisco near Golden Gate Park and spent many hours roaming there. When his family lived in Bakersfield, he explored the nearby desert country. In Cannon Beach, he got his nature fix wandering along Ecola Creek as well as hiking many other coastal trails.
Besides his wife, Barbara, and children, Charles, Paul, Erika, Mark and David, he is survived by daughters-in-law Hillary (Charles), Judi (Paul), Jackie (David) and Kate (Mark) as well as son-in-law Jason (Erika). He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 nieces and 5 nephews as well as numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and sons, Craig, Chris and Carl, his siblings, Harold Winfield McLaughlin and Barbara Jean Petzolt and their spouses, as well as several nephews preceded him in death.
Chuck was an avid genealogist. To see his ancestors go to www.wikitree.com/wiki/McLaughlin-2367#Ancestors
A celebration of life will be held on June 1 at 2pm at the White Clover Grange in Nehalem.
My 8-Week Neuroscience-Based Weight Loss Course teaches you how to retrain your brain for lasting weight loss and even more importantly, self-love.
Hello BBQ and north coast community!
Spring is here, and a new season at the Manzanita Farmers Market is around the corner. My name is Carolina Lysse, and I’m the new manager. I’m thrilled to be stepping into this role! I was a full time market farmer for 20 years, first at farms outside Eugene, and then for 14 years at Corvus Landing Farm in Neskowin. I closed the farm and moved to the big city of Nehalem in 2023, and I’m now the assistant manager for a construction company in Manzanita. I’ve been a farmers market board member, performer, crafter, community tabler, and farmer, and I’m happy to finally complete my set with the manager role.
The board and I have been busy getting the season up and running. We are currently accepting vendor and community booth applications (link to apply at manzanitafarmersmarket.com), and we’re building a great roster of new and returning vendors. We’re securing our funding for SNAP match (did you know you can use SNAP benefits at the market? And get an extra $20 to spend every week that you do?!) We are working with the city to make sure our site is ready to be transformed into a thriving market each week starting May 16!
Market is on Fridays from 4-7 from May 16-September 19. It is located in the field behind the new city hall, 635 Manzanita Ave.
What’s new for 2025?
–We are starting one week earlier! The first market will be May 16, the week before Memorial Day. The market will be 19 weeks this year, going through September 19
–We’ve made it a priority to rebuild our volunteer corps. We need your help to make the market happen every week, and we are looking for volunteers to help with set up, break down, directing parking, welcoming visitors, and special projects. You can sign up for our volunteer list at manzanitafarmersmarket.com/volunteer
–The new city hall will be open soon after market starts, with additional parking, indoor restrooms, and many opportunities to interface with the beautiful new building
–We have lots of new vendors, and I’ll be highlighting some of them here on BBQ as the season goes on. We’re also hoping to add a kids activity booth.
I’ll be posting here periodically with updates and news about the market, so stay tuned for more details. See you at the market on May 16!
Nehalem Bay Health District Work Session
11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 2, 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. Presentation and discussion with Scott Edwards Architects on renovation of the Nehalem Valley Care Center
4. Adjournment
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
Starting April 15th, I’ll be offering another deep dive journey of self-inquiry. The 30 Shamanic Questions are a powerful and deeply engaging series of questions to help us uncover, recover and discover who we truly are.
Channeled by my teacher, Star Wolf, these questions have helped thousands of people transform through the process of self-inquiry. The 30 Shamanic Questions guide us through a journey of remembering, surrender, forgiveness, and reclaiming ourselves.
In a trusted container, we not only learn from the wisdom of the group, but we also grow our compassion for ourselves and others.
For more information and registration:
events.humanitix.com/the-30-shamanic-questions-spring-awakening
Empowering Safety at Sea: FREE Drill Conductor Course for Commercial Fishermen
Garibaldi, Oregon — [March 26, 2025] — The importance of safety at sea cannot be overstated, and this spring, local commercial fishermen will have the opportunity to strengthen their emergency preparedness skills through a comprehensive FREE Drill Conductor course. Designed for commercial fisherman, this hands-on training equips participants with the critical knowledge and practical skills necessary to lead emergency drills and respond effectively during maritime emergencies.
Training for Commercial Fishermen is required by 46 DFR 28.279(c). Refresher training is recommended every 5 years.
Offered by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the course will cover a wide range of vital topics, including man-overboard recovery, fire suppression, flooding and damage control, abandon-ship procedures, and the proper use of life-saving equipment. Participants will practice real-world scenarios, ensuring they feel confident and prepared to protect themselves and their crews while out on the water.
The Drill Conductor Course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and fulfills federal safety requirements for commercial fishing vessels.
When: April 17-18, 2025 7:30am to 4:00pm at the Port of Garibaldi Marina, Garibaldi, Oregon. How to Register:
• Follow QR code on flyers
• Call AMSEA 907-747-3287
• online at www.amsea.org.
The busy season is approaching and we are still looking for a fun & friendly person to fill the part time position!
Hours would be Wednesday through Friday 11-2!
To inquire, please email us at
riceandshinewheeler@gmail.com
If you’ve spent years criticizing your body, punishing yourself with strict diets, and feeling stuck in the cycle of self-sabotage, there is a scientific and proven path to freedom.
Your brain has been wired to believe that self-criticism = motivation. But guess what? Neuroscience proves the opposite is true!
Here’s the truth: When you constantly judge yourself, your brain triggers stress hormones that make weight loss HARDER. But when you shift to self-love and self-care, your brain actually supports your body’s natural ability to shed weight and have you feeling more like your authentic self.
Imagine retraining your brain to:
Release guilt & emotional eating
Feel motivated from love, not punishment
Enjoy lasting weight loss without restriction
It’s time to break the cycle. It’s time to love yourself into wholeness.
My 8-Week Neuroscience-Based Weight Loss Course teaches you how to retrain your brain for lasting weight loss and lasting self-acceptance.
www.nourishwithgrace.com/courses/outsmart-overeating-spring-term-2025-loving-the-skin-you-are-in
Removing roof moss is crucial because it retains moisture, which can lead to water damage, roof degradation, and potentially costly repairs or replacements.
Cleaning rain gutters is crucial to prevent water damage, pest infestations, and structural issues, ensuring proper water runoff and extending the lifespan of your home’s roof, walls, and foundation.
Give us a call or shoot us a text for a free bid
503.812.0560
Toniann.naylor@gmail.com
Nehalem Bay Health District Special Board Meeting and Work Session
1:30 PM, Monday, March 25, 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/85404402524
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. Discussion and consideration of adoption of the Health District/Wheeler Care Center, LLC FY 2023-24 independent audit
3. Presentation from Scott Edwards Architects on landscaping design and alternates for the new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
4. Adjournment
Join Katie and Shannon for this special event that brings together the healing and transformative worlds of yoga, sound, and live music. In this unique class, gentle restorative postures are complemented by the soothing sounds of a live violin performance. Gentle movement and breath work will lead us into restorative postures that are long held with the support of props that encourage relaxation of the body, mind, and nervous system. The live violin performance with synthesizer enhances the experience with resonant and ambient tones that are carefully integrated into the rhythm of the class, promoting a meditative state and heightening a sense of inner calm.
All levels welcome.
Investment: $75
To register please email yogarootsmanzanita@gmail.com
Katie Crosman is a co-owner of Yoga Roots Studio. With over a decade of experience as an E-RYT yoga teacher, she also has a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and is a certified International Association Yoga Therapist.
Shannon Steele is a talented violinist, vocalist and lifelong musician. Her band, Typhoon, has toured nationally and internationally, has had music featured in film and television, and has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk series as well as The Late Show with David Letterman. Shannon teaches violin locally and loves to share her love of music with her students. It is her aim to help guide people toward a lifelong appreciation and personal practice of music.
What: An inclusive and diverse Men’s Group
Where: 34610 Lodgepole Drive in Pine Ridge neighborhood
When: Second and Fourth Sunday of every month
Next : Sunday, March 23rd, 3:00pm
Why: It is beneficial to experience a diverse circle of men – all ages – all walks of life – all points of view – let’s expand the possibilities
How: A few of us have been meeting for over ten years, others are new to the process. Each man adds to the gathering. We all have connection to a vast knowledge. The group intelligence is more expansive than the individual awareness. There is a great release and power in sharing our wisdom and vulnerabilities.
We are confidential.
We are inclusive.
We are diverse.
New men are always welcome in this circle.
Bring yourself.
Be yourself.
Add yourself to the mix – see what happens.
If you need directions or have questions call Michael at 503-616-6538
We have been dormant for a few years and are moving towards becoming active together again.
Mission One: Slow down the Cheeto by winning TWO Congressional seats in Florida’s Special Election April 1, 2025.
Join us at TinyActsOfDefiance.org #TinyActsOfDefiance #GayValimont #JoshWeil #FloridaElection #WinFlorida
