Category: General Interest

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Dear Friends,

Tuesday is an important day in North Tillamook County as it is the day the North Tillamook County Food Bank is open. People of all ages depend on this Food Bank. With gas creeping up to $5 a gallon and no raises in pay in sight many people are making choices of buying gas to go to work or buying food. This is where the North Tillamook County Food Bank can help but they can’t do it alone. Your help is needed to keep the food bank open. Please send your checks or cash to North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147. Partnering with the North County Food Bank is Nehalem Bay Community Services which has a food pantry and clothing bank. They are located at the Methodist Church in Nehalem. This organization is open on Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and on Wednesday from 1-5 PM. You can drop checks, cash, food, or clothing to them during these times or mail a check or cash to Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon, 97131. We cannot stop the war, but we can help our neighbors. I believe North County Resistance finds helping our neighbors during these stressful times is part of their mission. And those who don’t consider themselves to be part of the North County Resistance feel good about helping their neighbors too. This is part of our common ground.

Ideas for signs at NO KINGS3:
REGISTER TO VOTE
CLIMATE CHANGE
WOMEN’S VOTE
HERE WE STAND
LOOK FOR THE LIGHT IN ALL
AND OF COURSE: NO KINGS!
Thanks,
Patty

Submitted By: stayhuman@tutamail.com – Click to email about this post

Dave, without getting into who Semitic people are (some say Palestinians are Semitic), falsely claiming anti-Semitism is a trick used quite frequently by Jewish supremacists, such as Netanyahu and Ben Shapiro and Greenblatt – of the defaming ADL – as a cover for their supremacist behavior.

In other words, with respect to the supremacists currently running Israel and their support network in the US (politicians like Ron Wyden and Donald Drumf and NGOs like the anti-First Amendment ADL), they claim they are right to do what they have done to Palestine, and are now doing to Iran, using the Jewish holocaust (as opposed to other holocausts such as the African slave trade that went on for two hundred years and was much larger is scope) as a smoke screen for the crimes they are committing, and if you criticize them for it, they start yelling “You are anti-Semitic!”.

I shouldn’t have to point out that there are Jewish supremacists just as there are white KKK supremacists, Afro-supremacists, Japanese supremacists, etc.

Contrast Netanhayu and Shapiro to the amazing Jewish journalist Max Blumenthal (link below).

Criticizing supremacists like Ben Shapiro and Netanyahu, who use their Jewishness as a smoke screen for dragging America into their genocide and wars, is not anti-Semitism.

Here is the amazing Max Blumenthal:

rumble.com/v77dfw6-tulsi-cant-get-her-story-straight-on-iran-nuclear-weapons-w-max-blumenthal.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Dear Friends,

It is Monday of the NO KINGS3 WEEK. North County Resistance will be along Highway 101 in Manzanita this week on Saturday, March 28 from noon to 2 PM. We hope you and pretty much everyone you know will join us. This is a protest against the authoritarian policies pushed by President Trump. There will be protests in all 50 states and it is estimated 2,100 cities and towns will be involved. It is estimated that over 7 million people will be out protesting and that number is growing daily. North County Resistance is expecting well over 750 people to be protesting at the Manzanita location.

With this many people parking will be at a premium so we are asking those of you who can walk to the event to do so. PLEASE do not park at the businesses that are near this event. You may be towed and nobody wants that. When parking along Manzanita or Laneda Avenues be sure you are parked in the right direction-tickets for parking in the wrong direction might also be given. You may use the parking lot for the Manzanita City Hall. On Division Street by the Manzanita City Hall there several boulders you can park by in that area. You may NOT use the parking lot for the POLICE DEPARTMENT. There are a few parking spaces at the First Security Bank on Laneda Avenue in Manzanita you can use. If you have the time, go out a day or two before the event and scout out where you might be able to park. Get two or three spots under your belt in case your first choices are already taken.
For people to be able to see around the corner to go either north or south on Highway 101 from Manzanita Avenue we ask you not to park in these areas so the line of site is clear.

There will be crossing guards to help you safely cross the street by Manzanita Lumber and Big Wave and also Manzanita Avenue by the Happy Elephant. Please listen to these crossing guards. There will also be Safety Marshals with orange or yellow vests on. If you have any questions or concerns, please look for these people and have them address your concerns.

Again, for safety reasons we ask you to leave your dogs and llamas at home.

We are looking for people to carry NO KINGS signs, Register to Vote signs, and Stop Climate Change signs, or whatever you want for your sign. As this is a Peaceful Protest we ask your signs reflect this philosophy.

We look forward to you being with North County Resistance this coming Saturday.

Thanks,
Patty

Submitted By: dixiegainer@icloud.com – Click to email about this post

I don’t belong to a political party anymore because I am “independent” voter! So if I see a Democrat running for office and I think this candidate is a very good one and I want to vote for this candidate – I register as a Democrat – so I can vote in the Democrat primary. And the same goes for a Republican candidate. So I have to change my voter registration frequently.

It would be much better to have an open primary election and less costly for the state to have a primary election with ALL candidates for office on it – and so much more democratic to do so.

So here is an article about 2 petitions to open primary elections to all voters. I think this is a great idea and will produce a better government for Oregon (which we desperately need )! These petitions are submitted by former Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski and Independent Andrew Kaza. (The independent Party now has as many members as both the Dem and Republican Party in Oregon)

For a better Oregon – read this article – and – look for the petitions when they are approved by the Oregon secretary of state.

Multipartisan effort aims to open Oregon’s primaries through ballot initiative in 2026. This article in the Oregon Capital Chronicle. October 23, 2025.
LINK
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/23/multipartisan-effort-aims-to-open-oregons-primaries-through-ballot-initiative-in-2026/

Apparently according to ballotpedia a similar bill was already presented and rejected by the voters although I don’t remember any such thing on a ballot – and I always vote!
July 18, 2014
By Margaret Koenig
Supporters of an open, top-two primary system are closer to actualizing their goal following the July 15, 2014, certification of their initiated state statute. Every Oregon Voter Counts Petition Committee submitted 140,045 signatures to the secretary of state’s office on June 23, 2014.[1] Ultimately, the measure was certified for the November ballot with 91,716 valid signatures.[2]
The measure, if approved, would create a top-two system of general election voting where the primary ballot allows voters to choose one candidate from all candidates, regardless of political party. The top two candidates, regardless of political party, would then be voted upon in the general election.[3][4] Such primary systems are referred to as blanket primaries, top-two primaries or jungle primaries. California, Louisiana and Washington all have versions of a blanket primary. Despite its neighboring states’ use of the system, Oregonians overwhelmingly rejected a similar measure in 2008.

Maybe this was confused or connected with rank choice voting – I don’t know! But anyway if we could get this on the ballot it would be a good thing.

Oregon is not what it used to be – homelessness, crime, failing schools, businesses leaving, and Portlander leaving too! We need a change!

Submitted By: kat4house@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

For anyone who remembers the Equal Rights Amendment, there is still a movement to get it recognized as the 28th amendment. It has met all constitutional requirements but has been treated poorly by Congress and unfairly been unrecognized. Many ERA groups across the nation are organizing, alongside with the “Driving The Vote for Equality Tour” (drivingthevote.org/), to get 100,000 petition signatures during the upcoming No Kings event.

You yourself can sign here:
www.sign4era.org

And if you’d like to help collect signatures, disperse the website above or contact the organizers at team@sign4era.org for petition printouts.

Aren’t familiar with the ERA? Or know a little bit but not all the complicated legal issues behind it? Here is a recent recording done on local Oregon radio with an impact litigator who will be in federal court this Tuesday. She explains everything you need to know, and more: xray.fm/broadcasts/69200

Thanks.

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Dear Friends,

It was a beautiful day in Nehalem for the North County Resistance Protest. We had 45 plus people and 8 dogs. All were well behaved. Lots of different protest signs as it seems what we are protesting happens day by day. The war with Iran is on everyone’s mind. We never should have gone there, but now that we are there, how do we get out?

Also, on everyone’s minds is the big NO KINGS3 Protest coming up next weekend. Please get as many people as you can to get out for this event. Here locally we will be in Manzanita at the top of Laneda and Manzanita Avenues along Highway 101. The event will be from noon to 2 PM. At 2 PM many will go down Laneda Avenue to the beach and back with their signs. North County Resistance will have a group of Crossing Guards to get you across the street at the corner of Highway 101 and Laneda and also at Manzanita Avenue and Highway 101. Please follow the directions of the Crossing Guards. You will also see Safety Marshals in the crowds. They will be wearing a yellow or orange safety vest. If you have questions, please feel free to ask a Safety Marshal. If a Safety Marshal asks you to do something, please listen to them.

*Please do not cross Highway 101 except for the crosswalk near Manzanita Lumber Company. This is very dangerous and no one is responsible for you getting smushed except for yourself.
*Please do not bring dogs, even if on a leash, as they are a distraction for yourself and others. We do not want people tripping on dog leashes or dogs. Llamas might be okay, but the committee is still deciding on this. Probably best to leave them at home too.

Your questions and suggestions are greatly appreciated. We can’t do everything, but we can try. We welcome you to bring your family, your friends, and neighbors to this event. Goal is to break the record number we had at the last NO KINGS2-which was 750 people.

Thanks for your time,
Patty

Submitted By: nehalembayexperience@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

run time 85 seconds
0% Ai – 100% daydream
https://youtu.be/kfQkcsEhsRI

Submitted By: northtillamookcountyfoodbank@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Dear Community,

Thank you for your unwavering support. We are heartened by the amazing community involvement during our chase for the Ways and Means Capital Construction dollars at the Oregon Legislature. In 48 hours you submitted 120 letters of support to the Ways and Means Committee. Most local government bodies and nonprofit organizations also wrote letters of support. We thank Senator Weber for putting in the original request. This truly is a community that cares.

We tried hard to carry that energy to Salem, including putting together a support package and traveling to Salem to give testimony. Unfortunately, North County Food Bank did not receive the state funds.

While these funds were important, the food bank is still pushing forward with bringing utilities onto our property behind the Hope Chest on 101 in Nehalem. We are looking at ways to further reduce the costs of our plans, while also continuing to apply for all available grants. We will keep you updated!

We would love to see you at The Tie-Breaker in Rockaway—they are sponsoring a Spaghetti Feed with live music by NE Daynow on Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Dinner is $18 for adults, $6 for children over 6. Beverages will be available for purchase.

Thank you for being a community that is committed to addressing food insecurity.

Submitted By: Website@unitedpaws.org – Click to email about this post

Introducing Tango & Cash, two of the fabulous kittens at United Paws of Tillamook. Tango & Cash were abandoned in a remote area of North County and rescued by a United Paws Volunteer when they were tiny babies. They are now being happily fostered in a loving home, and are ready to live their absolute best lives in forever homes.  

Tango is a mighty force of a kitten who loves to run, climb, chase, and tussle with his brother and his many friends. He zooms here and there!! His foster describes him as a cross between “Goofy and Wile E. Coyote.” Tango’s world continues to unfold as each day brings new discoveries. A box, a tunnel, a cat tree, fuzzy mice, a string, a spring, a wand toy, balls of paper or a bag brings endless curiosity and opportunities for playtime. He loves to run on an extra-large “hamster wheel” made especially for active kittens and cats. When he is not climbing up cat trees or playing with whatever object has grabbed his attention, Tango can be found fast asleep in a quiet place or in a tangle of other cats and kittens.

Cash is full of affection and playfulness. He loves to be where the action is – whether it is climbing a cat tree, chasing his brother or friends, playing with a dangling wand toy or string – Cash is a very happy kitten and is living his purrfect life. Cash is a good eater and always uses his litter box. An empty box or some tissue paper will keep him entertained for hours!! Cash is described by his foster as “super sweet” and will often find an available lap to snuggle in while he melts your heart. 

Cash would love to be adopted with his brother, Tango, or be in an active home with other kittens or playful adult cats, offering endless opportunities for exploration and play. They both love children and will probably do very well with a friendly dog. Having Tango or Cash (or both!) in your home will bring riches beyond measure: an abundance of joy, sweetness, and purrs to anyone lucky enough to adopt them.

To learn more, please visit unitedpaws.org or email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com to schedule a Meet & Greet.

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Hello Friends,
North County Resistance hopes to see you tomorrow in Nehalem from noon to 2 PM at the parking lot at the bottom of the hill. As of the last report, the weather looks to be good, although cold. So, layer up! Wear double everything!
Remember we are still collecting food and money for the North County Food Bank. We also will be collecting food, clothing, dog and cat food for the Nehalem Bay Community Services. With the price of gas now days people who need to get to work are probably spending their money on gas rather than food. Some gas cards for people wouldn’t hurt either. Please do what you can.
Next week will be the big NO KINGS3 Event. On March 28 North County Resistance will be in Manzanita from noon to 2 PM. The location is at the east end of Laneda and Manzanita and Highway 101. We will be sending out more information about this at the first of this next week.
See you this Saturday.
Best,
Patty

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

he theme this year’s Tillamook County Giving Guide is “Sowing Seeds of Love”.

Please check it out and give generously–sowing your own seeds of love.

The Giving Guide and detailed directories of the organizations can be found at www.northcoastbbq.com/local-resources/

The Giving Guide can also be found here:
www.northcoastbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads3.pdf

Not every organization can afford a paid profile, which pays for the production. So there is a list of contact information for all in the back of the Guide.

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:
Meals for Seniors, Inc
Monday Musical Club of Tillamook
Mudd Nick Foundation

Meals for Seniors, Inc
PO Box 852
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
503-317-8967
Mealsforseniorsinc@gmail.com
www.mealsforseniorsrockawaybeach.org
www.facebook.com/mealsforseniorsinc

Theresa Bruneau, President and Board Chair 503-317-8967
Mealsforseniorsinc@gmail.com

Mission Statement: Our mission is to enable the senior citizens of North Tillamook County to continue living independently in their own homes by providing access to nutritious meals and social occasions.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Meals for Seniors, Inc. serves and/or delivers fresh, hot meals to senior citizens from Nehalem to Garibaldi. We serve meals Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 am, 52 weeks of the year at the dining facility at St. Mary by the Sea Church at 279 S. Pacific St. in Rockaway Beach. We also deliver meals to home bound seniors. For the homebound seniors we deliver six meals per week, plus snacks. For many of them, this may be the only meal they will have on any given day. We are managed and operated by volunteers, who gave us 6,807 hours of their time last year. In 2024 we prepared 13,852 meals and in 2025 we will prepare about 18,500 meals. 2025 is a record year for us and we anticipate the need in 2026 will be even greater. We also operate a Family Fund. In the summer of 2025, our Family Fund prepared and delivered 2,405 sack lunches to children in Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi and plan to do so during school holiday vacations. Since its inception in 2003, Meals for Seniors, Inc. has been a federally approved non-profit organization with 501 (c) (3) status (#90-0097107) and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. We do not receive guaranteed local funding nor do we receive state or federal funding. We are dependent on donations, grants and fundraisers. If you know a senior citizen who may need meal assistance, please call us.

Monday Musical Club of Tillamook
PO Box 983
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-812-7157
mondaymusicalclub@gmail.com
www.mondaymusicalcluboftillamook.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/@mondaymusicalcluboftillamo5888

Kathy Gervasi, President 503-812-7157
mkg4953@gmail.com

Mission Statement: Monday Musical Club of Tillamook fosters creativity and connections for people of all ages in Tillamook County through the power of live musical experiences.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from October to June, to perform and listen to live music. We post recordings of our programs on our YouTube channel: mondaymusicalclub oftillamo5888 and on our website: www.MondayMusicalClubofTillamook.blogspot.com. We sponsor an intermediate solo program, a Jr/Sr Awards competition for Tillamook County youth and we sponsor a piano festival.

Mudd Nick Foundation
PO Box 250
58 Laneda Ave (Mudd Dog Stand) www.muddnickfoundation.com
Manzanita, OR 97130
503-999-8940
info@muddnickfoundation.org

Monica Isbell, Board of Director’s President info@muddnickfoundation.org

Mission Statement: Our mission is to broaden the horizons of all children in North Tillamook County through programs in collaboration with our community partners.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Mudd Nick Foundation is to provide learning experiences that stimulate children to aspire to their greatest potential and to pursue their dreams.
VISION: Our vision is that the children in our community become life-long stellar citizens who expand their life experiences, minds and curiosities; accept responsibility for their actions; treat themselves and others with respect; maintain high personal integrity; exhibit socially-accepted behavior; and have fun.
HISTORY: Since 1996, the Mudd Nick Foundation has been providing life expanding learning experiences for every school-aged child in District 56 that supplement the school curriculum. Each year we provide grants of approximately $110,000 to fund 50 to 60 programs for students in grades kindergarten through high school.

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

A Spring Equinox Prayer

Divine Source of Light & Life,
As we stand at the threshold of the Spring Equinox,
We come before you with hearts open wide,
Ready to embrace the gifts of renewal & rebirth that this sacred time brings.

We give thanks for the balance of light & darkness,
For the awakening of the Earth,
& For the promise of new beginnings that fills the air.

On this day of perfect equilibrium,
May we find harmony within ourselves & with the world around us.
May we release that which no longer serves us,
& Welcome the fresh energies of growth, creativity, & transformation into our lives.

Blessed be the seeds we plant,
As we sow the intentions of our hearts & nurture the dreams that stir within us.
May they take root & flourish,
Blossoming into manifestations of love, abundance, & joy.

Grant us the wisdom to recognize the beauty in every moment,
The courage to follow our inner guidance,
& The gratitude to appreciate the miracles that surround us each day.

As the sun rises higher in the sky & the days grow longer,
May we feel your presence guiding us forward on our spiritual journey,
Illuminating the path with your Divine light & love.

May this Spring be a time of celebration, connection, & profound transformation for all beings,
As we dance in harmony with the rhythm of the Earth & the cycles of the Cosmos.

So might it be.

Much Love & Equinox Blessings to All,
Grandmother Flordemayo
www.facebook.com/grandmotherflordemayo

Submitted By: jettkeyser@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

If-

If you know the taste

or perhaps are curious

about what BRITANY BAKES,

your may be pleased to know

She and Chad have a bright new place

on 101 in Garibaldi. Cruising on

through town…southward bound…

go past the Ghost Hole, past DQ,

on your right-West- is a freshly painted

cottage in a rather nice pink, the new

home of Britany Bakes. They have

a nice vintage espresso machine.

The prices are decent and I cannot help

myself…I return for the poblano scones

and a coffee of course. I forgot to say

the offstreet parking is very nice.

Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

For those who can be dispassionate while learning more about the Middle East conflict, here’s a well researched article:

theconversation.com/how-hatred-of-jews-became-a-common-ground-for-islamic-terrorists-and-left-wing-extremists-fueling-domestic-terrorism-278373

I believe any sort of resolution must develop in a determined atmosphere of good will and peaceful conversation, not emotionally driven anger.

– Dave

Submitted By: stayhuman@tutamail.com – Click to email about this post

But will Wokeland return ‘Cesar Chavez Blvd.’ to ’39th Avenue?’

What about renaming it ‘Virginia Giuffre Avenue’?

Or, my preference, ‘Senator Wyden Protects Epstein Avenue’?

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UFA.RmHp.GSQR58t_btm0&smid=url-share

And again, here is the link to an excellent anti-war film dealing with Iran.

This is an anti-war film that Ron Wyden DOES NOT want you to watch!

Please spread far and wide, the time is now. The Israeli judeo-fascists are on their heels, and all of their anti-American genocide-supporting operatives in Congress are about to have their arses handed to them during the mid-terms. Keep the pressure on the evil ones, share this film!!!!!!

rumble.com/v650oqa-targeting-iran.html

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

North County Resistance making a powerful statement today in Manzanita.

www.facebook.com/reel/1508230817587801

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Thank you to the Lower Nehalem Community Trust, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council and Heart of Cartm for their collaboration on another bi-annual Nehalem Bay Estuary Clean Up!
And this year, Hoffman Center Clay Studio was also a collaborator. (Let’s take back that word.) Volunteers from the Clay Studio hand made LOTS of beautiful soup cups to be given to the clean up volunteers TO KEEP after they ate the delicious soup and bread provided by Wild,  Manzanita Deli and Wolf Moon.

What a lovely surprise!

Love this community!

Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post

Here’s the latest installment of the Oregon Journalism Project investigation into the problems that have the state’s K-12 rated near last in key areas of performance. Worth a read, here’s the lede:

“Today, only 40.3% of Oregon third graders are proficient in reading, as measured by state tests. Green says his group’s success contributed to what he concedes is a statewide disgrace.

“The governor could spark a turnaround, Green insists, if she did one thing: issue an executive order that every new Oregon elementary teacher must pass a standalone exam in the science of reading. Nearly 20 states require such a test for teachers, including Colorado, Louisiana, California, and Mississippi—and all of them have higher reading scores than Oregon.”

www.oregonjournalismproject.org/unprepared-broken-pipeline-oregon-teacher-school-online-jim-green-kotek-fail-reading

Gene Dieken

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Dear Friends,

Growing and learning is what we’d all think we are about. I must tell you growing and learning this past week, for me, was not where I was. For most of the week I’d had a gut ache that was soothed somewhat by homemade ginger tea. But this past week was not very productive for me. Thank goodness to my sister and my brother who also live here. They helped.
At today’s protest in Nehalem, we had a fellow, who parked wonky in the parking lot-which told me he wasn’t there to stay. But anyway, this fellow started asking questions about why we were there and what we were doing. I immediately became annoyed, although he wasn’t talking to me. So, then I must ask why I was annoyed. Weren’t we doing enough by being out protesting rain or shine (and would he have gotten out of his car if it was raining cats and dogs)? He asked us where our petitions were and who we were writing to. Thoughts in my head said we are a dedicated group, probably 45 people showed up this Saturday. There are 3 people taking care of getting everyone together each week and having signs for everyone, not to mention the two people who supply coffee and pastry each week. Do we need more people to help and what would we ask them to do? I mean don’t we always need more chocolate cookies.
What I would ask someone to do at each protest is to go through the crowd with paper and pen and get new email addresses. We would use these addresses to let people know when we are having protests and if we need help with these protests. Perhaps this list would have a notation about if these people were willing to do more. We have a list but am sure there are people coming who are not on this list. This would take one person with a clipboard and a pen to each of our protests. If you can’t make it then perhaps you have a person who can. This would be a huge help. If you come from a background with public media, what can you provide to us to get the word out about our local protests. Who should we be contacting and their contact information. Your input would be so helpful. We know not everyone is going to publish what we put out, but a few more outlets would be more than what we have now. I know people who are supporting Veterans are coming to the protests-what do you want? Put this in the form of a petition and have someone for us or you to send it to. The list goes on and on of where we can make a difference and how we can help. But we need your help-we need you to volunteer your time. We would ask you to stand up and say- “If you need something, I can do it.”. And yes, we are all probably busy with family, the yard, and other interests in the community. But I think we can contribute to this Resistance even if we don’t show up for the Peaceful Protests and especially if we do.
If you are at a protest, or wanting to be at a protest, what can you do to help us. To be blunt, how can we use you to help North County Resistance to change the direction our country is taking? We need you all even if you can’t come to a protest. Contact me please.
At this next North County Resistance Protest I am going to ask each of you to bring me your thoughts of your personal moments. I can get them at the protest, or have you dictate them to me. It is always a great experience for me to know what you are thinking. Maybe someone besides me can help with this.
And remember we are also wanting to help our two local organizations, the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services. Our North County Protest wants to support both these organizations as they are so important in our communities.
Please respond when you can. Let us know what we can do and what you want us to do.
Thanks,
Patty

Submitted By: nehalembayexperience@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

run time 67 seconds
no Ai
Cheers!
LINK – https://youtu.be/TTnHMduSUbI

Submitted By: dixiedarrow@icloud.com – Click to email about this post

Two countries with nuclear weapons attacked a country with no nuclear weapons – and the country with no nuclear weapons is winning!
I am not an advocate of nuclear weapons. I certainly do not want to see a nuclear war ever again.
Why are we at war? We are at war because Israel wanted the US to attack Iran and so the US did.????? And that was one of the biggest military mistakes this country has made which no doubt will go down in history. So many unknown repercussions! I have nothing against the people of Israel, unfortunately they have a very bad leader which they don’t like, but it seems they can do nothing about changing their leadership.
Even though no pictures of the damage in Iran are allowed out of the country – I did see a lot of damage from some web page that got photos out – lots of damage to Israel.

So where do we go now? Iran has made a list of negotiating points and I think our leadership should sit down at the negotiating table and negotiate. There is no other way except to either continue this war with boots on the ground or the very unspeakable use of the big bomb.

I don’t like what Iran does to its people but I am so impressed with their response to this illegal attack from our government.
If IRAN had a nuclear weapon, this war would have never taken place. A nuclear weapon is a deterrent to being attacked. The Iranians have never started a war with anyone – they basically have had border skirmishes and thats all.

The US tried regime change in IRAN in 1953, the effects which got the present severe religious Ayatollah regime in place. This is just like the Democrats being responsible for getting Donald Trump elected by not letting the Democrats elect the person they wanted in 2016! UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES!

Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

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The “SAVE America Act” is not getting much attention in the news, even though it’s of utmost importance to the president. My guess, it doesn’t have the attention grabbing urgency of war, nor is it easy to recognize as a threat to us. It very much is though, and The Guardian just published an article explaining why. Note: they do have a strong bias to the left, but I think this article explaining the bill and its potential impact is fair and accurate. The section “Could it actually pass?” near the end is informative and probably should be reassuring. Tell that to my stomach. – Dave

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/13/explainer-save-america-act

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Dearly Beloved,

Grace and Peace to you.

For the empty seat, we hold silence.
Love, have mercy.
For the two hundred thousand, we weep.
Love, have mercy.
For the homes incinerated, we mourn.
Love, have mercy.
For the rule of law, we lament.
Love, have mercy.

For kindness and nonviolence, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
For courage to stand, to speak, to act, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
For faith in one another,
that we still hold the future in our hands, we pray.
Love, have mercy.

For justice that dismantles oppression,
hope that overcomes despair,
for faith that overpowers dread,
for love that defeats fear,
for joy that will not be taken from us, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
In the face of all that oppresses,
give us trust in grace unseen;
give us hearts to rise, to serve,
yes, even to sing
for life,
for life.

Deep Blessings,
Steve
__________________
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

The theme this year’s Tillamook County Giving Guide is “Sowing Seeds of Love”.

Please check it out and give generously–sowing your own seeds of love.

The Giving Guide and detailed directories of the organizations can be found at www.northcoastbbq.com/local-resources/

The Giving Guide can also be found here:
www.northcoastbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads3.pdf

Not every organization can afford a paid profile, which pays for the production. So there is a list of contact information for all in the back of the Guide.

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
Manzanita Farmers Market
Marie Mills

Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
PO Box 249
Nehalem, OR 97131
503-368-7424
info@nehalemwatershed.org
www.nehalemwatershed.org

Zac Mallon, Coordinator and Primary contact 617-455-1177
Mark McLaughlin, Council Chair
503-709-7994
mark.jacob.mclaughlin@gmail.com

Mission Statement: We are dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Nehalem watershed through leadership, cooperation, and education.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Watershed councils are locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory groups established to improve the condition of watersheds in their local area. Watershed councils are required to represent the interests in the basin and be balanced in their makeup. Watershed councils offer local residents the opportunity to independently evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to restore or enhance the conditions. Through the councils, partnerships between residents, local, state and federal agency staff and other groups can be developed. The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is made up of a diverse set of community volunteers and stakeholders, ranging from landowners, farmers, educators, foresters, sportsmen, agency representatives and many more. The goals of the Council include improving habitat, water quality and watershed function in the Lower Nehalem to benefit fish, wildlife, and people. This work is done through culvert replacements, in stream habitat enhancement, riparian plantings, and tide gate removal or replacement (as appropriate).

Manzanita Farmers Market
PO Box 608
Manzanita, OR 97130 info@manzanitafarmersmarket.com
www.manzanitafarmersmarket.com

Mission Statement:
• Provide fresh, local produce directly to North Coast citizens.
• Support our farmers, producers, and creators and enhance the local economy.
• Grow community and create inclusive social gatherings
Values: Organizational Integrity, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Nourishment, Relationships, FUN

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
The Manzanita Farmers Market began in 2005, and has become known as one of the best farmers markets on the North Oregon Coast. The market supports over 100 vendors, providing an essential space for small businesses and non-profit organizations to connect with the local community. With weekly live music, hot food, and free public space, the market thrives as an important social gathering place. We work to increase access for all to local foods: in 2025, we fundraised for and distributed over $6,000 in “Triple Up SNAP” matching funds, increasing the buying power of our SNAP customers that was directly spent with our local farms and food vendors. Mark your calendar — market runs every Friday, 4-7pm, from mid-May to September!

Marie Mills
1800 Front St
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-2539 Ext. 1200
Cindy@mariemillscenter.com
www.mariemillscenter.com
Cindy Green, Executive Director

Mission Statement (from the website): The mission of the Marie Mills Center is to provide training and support to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals so they can live and work independently in as normal of a manner as possible, and in a manner that fosters a sense of self-esteem and self-worth.”

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work (from the website):
The Marie Mills Center assists individuals develop to their highest potential and achieve fulfilling lives. We accomplish this by providing a comprehensive array of employment, day support activities, 24-hour residential care programs, transportation services, family support, and other individualized services.

Submitted By: hiway53guy@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Thank You Robbie!!!
Your assessment of the “Bystander president” is spot on ! Him and his den of thieves of our taxpayer money being handed out to his rich buddies is decimating our government and way of life… Him and his families self enrichment is beyond the average person’s comprehension- the lies, deceit, control of the media and so-called justice department and flip flopping of policy is exactly a mirror to what Adolf Hitler did in the 1930’s. I just finished a book which was a DEEP DEEP dive into Hitler’s life and ascent to power in Germany in the years before WW II – what’s happening now is exactly how a dictator guides his party to absolute power. Control the vote, military in the streets to scare anybody brave enough to speak the truth, using the fear of retaliation to silence his critics.
It’s all part of the “Project “ 2025 bs they’re peddling to enrich themselves and keep us
the not rich beaten down. That big ugly stupid bill that the cow tow republicans passed is going to bankrupt this country.
The lies just keep on coming…
I feel bad for those elementary school kids and their parents and relatives- how would we feel if that happened here?

Submitted By: stayhuman@tutamail.com – Click to email about this post

In this 2-minute vid from Democracy Now!, General Wesley Clark, ONE WEEK after Israel and criminal elements in the US gov’t flew planes into and then blew up WTC-complex towers in lower Manhattan and blamed it on Islamo-fascists, states that a decision had been made by war-planners (again: Israel and criminal elements within the US govt) to overthrow seven Middle Eastern Countries in seven years:

(of course the decision was made well BEFORE 9/11 – as these things take time to plan. The 1,000 page so-called Patriot Act was also written/planned well before 9/11, obviously.)

General Clark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo6u9DpASp8

All of the Middle East ‘wars’ over the last several administrations – BOTH DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN ADMINS – have been for the Judeo-fascists/Zionists who run Israel and America – including Wyden and Drumf who are currently attacking Iran.

What General Clark is referring to is “Greater Israel”, Israel’s murderous plan of expansion, and it’s almost done. ONLY IRAN IS LEFT.

Staunch supporter of Greater Israel and Palestinian genocide, Miriam Adelson, has given Drumf 250 MILLION dollars to do her (Israel’s) bidding. MAGA = Miriam Adelson Governs America. That should never happen in a democracy.

Israel has dragged willing and blackmailed treasonous American politicians into supporting their plan, which includes GENOCIDE in Palestine, and much killing and war, as that is what Israel does best.

I bet Israeli-citizen Ron Wyden, Oregon’s biggest fraud, fully supports the Greater Israel project. And as the ranking member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and as Israel’s most important war-supporter in the Senate (gotta keep the blinders on them liberals Ron!), Wyden must have known about Israel’s Greater Israel plans since before 9/11, when the plans went kinetic. If he didn’t, he shouldn’t have been given that committee assignment.

Bush, Clinton, Obama, Drumf 1, Biden and Drumf 2 are all in on the Greater Israel plan. Apparently, it’s in the Bible don’t ya know, so bomb’s away! Crazed Judeo zealots and Christo-fascists and now Mormons (Charlie Kirk’s killers) are feverishly working toward this murderous goal, Greater Israel:

www.islam21c.com/wp-content/uploads/The-alarming-details-of-Israels-future-ambitions.jpg

Our lying pols have a lot more in common than they do differences, evidenced by much, including this cutesy video of Dubya patting Obama on the belly at Jimmy Carter’s funeral:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ejhdOA6JPQI

Israel is America’s number one existential enemy, and anyone supporting the genocidal state should be tried for treason, in my view. And here is a list of treasonous traitors:

www.trackaipac.com/

and here is an anti-war documentary that will explain how this attack on Iran has been planned for decades, by treasonous Israel-first traitors of both anti-American political parties, the Democrats and Republicans:

rumble.com/v650oqa-targeting-iran.html

And here is a terrorist that Israel-first Biden helped put into power, who was then invited to the White House by anti-MAGA Drumf:

rumble.com/v7704rc-syrian-al-qaeda-leader-supports-israel-against-hezbollah-w-scott-ritter.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o&sci=f32d9406-2e2c-4300-9e83-fd41138ded40

Biden also had Zionist/Judeo-fascist Anthony Blinken as Sec of State and Cuban-born Jew Myorkis as head of HHS, helping Israel funnel millions of illegals across our southern border. Myorkis was filmed landing in a helicopter in the Darien Gap, where Israeli NGOs were working, doing Israel’s bidding – dividing and conquering America by flooding our country with illegals.

It’s not too late to get all genocidal Israel-firsters out of the American political sphere, and that includes Donald Drumf AND Ron Wyden.

1776 AGAIN NOW!

Submitted By: Website@unitedpaws.org – Click to email about this post

Introducing Caesar & Prince, two of the amazing cats at United Paws of Tillamook.

If you believe in reincarnation, then Prince was Liberace in a former life. Flashy, dramatic, glamorous, attention-loving sum up Prince’s lavish personality. Prince defines royalty with his luxurious fluffy white hair, his tan and brown Siamese markings with just a hint of tabby, and his soft blue eyes.

As commanding as his namesake, Caesar is an absolute stunning example of a classic chocolate seal point Siamese. His thick brown fur, black face and ears provide a sharp contrast to his deep blue eyes. He is magnificent.

To be the recipient of their purrs will melt your heart – as will their rescue story. Prince and his brother Caesar were well-loved indoor cats for the first five years of their lives. Sadly, their owner went into assisted living and could no longer care for them. Unbeknownst to the owner, these beautiful cats were cast out into the wild and left to fend for themselves. For a year and a half they were starved, neglected, and attacked by neighboring predators. When United Paws became aware that a “lost and injured cat” was found in a rural area in Tillamook County, volunteers sprang to the rescue. Caesar was the first to be found. He was in terrible condition, scared, suffering from malnutrition and had an infected, gaping wound on his neck. Several days later, it was learned that Caesar’s brother, Prince, was hiding, terrified, and was also wounded. Their rescue, prompt medical intervention, food, and loving care saved their lives.

Although Prince and Caesar are now robust and healthy, they suffered terribly from their abandonment and are still traumatized by new situations. Their potential adopter must be patient and willing to give these beautiful boys time to adjust to their new environment, allowing them to feel safe and secure, knowing they are in their forever home.

Prince is by far the more outgoing of the two, however both can be shy at first until they feel safe. Once Prince knows you are a source of pets and loves, he will shamelessly throw himself at you for more!! He is extremely affectionate and loves to play. His favorite toys are foil balls to bat around, spring toys and wands with dangling things he can jump at.

Caesar is a little more cautious at first, but like Prince, once he knows you are his human, he will bask in the glory of scratches, pets, and loves. Caesar loves to butt heads in a forehead-to-forehead embrace, reminding us of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock and his “mind meld” technique. You will know he has claimed ownership when he does that!! Both Prince and Caesar love to chase strings, wires, and dangly toys. Both will drool with happiness when they are being brushed and groomed.

Both Prince and Caesar are good eaters and have developed quite the fondness for freeze dried raw food, which nurtured them back to good health. It is their favorite food now. They are faithful users of posts or scratching pads. They always use their litter boxes.

The perfect home for Prince and Caesar will be a home with people around, but not overly busy. Gentle children and perhaps a slow and steady introduction with a mellow dog will result in new and happy playmates. The most important thing is for their adopter to recognize that for Prince and Caesar, who were used to being loved and indoors, their experience in the wild left a traumatic mark on them that will take time and patience to diminish. Once they are settled, however, their sweet, extremely loving, and playful natures will blossom. You will not be sorry for giving these majestic, gentle souls their forever home.

To learn more, please visit unitedpaws.org or email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com to schedule a Meet & Greet.

Submitted By: jettkeyser@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE

Our new restaurant on Laneda,

The Spin, next to El Trio is open Monday thru Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m…

With meaningful discounts to locals that will continue…

Open to family…

An open bar…

Wonderful baristas and flavorful coffees…

Imagine their low prices with cloth napkins…

A light filled decor and crafted furnishings…

The menu is surprisingly diverse…

DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE…EASY TO TASTE

Submitted By: rmcclaran@att.net – Click to email about this post

To the Editor,

How proud we can all be of our president. Now we can add “War Criminal” to con man, felon, and rapist in his bio.

Trump has launched an illegal war of choice, circumventing congress, with no real defined purpose or proposed outcome. First it was eliminating the nuclear threat, even though he told us that it was already “completely and totally obliterated” in his last set of air strikes in June. Guess not?

Then he said we had to have regime change. But now he’s walking that back after killing the Ayatollah. Of course the regime has now replaced the Ayatollah with his son, an even more hard liner.

But hey! At least we took out that girl’s elementary school. Our Tomahawk missile made quick work of that threat to our national security.

Trump promised he’d stop wars, not start them. He promised he’d put America first.

Between trump, Rubio and Hegseth’s conflicting statements, we have no idea why this war was started or he hopes to achieve.

But it turns out Putin is the real winner in this debacle. Trump announced today he is lifting sanctions against Russia to “ease the oil crisis”. The crisis trump created. Now Putin will be swimming in cash to pay for his war against Ukraine.

The losers of course are us, the American people, who are left with skyrocketing gas prices, an already shaky economy on the rocks, our service men and women put in harm’s way, and overall a less secure world.

Yes indeed, we can all be proud of our president.

Robbie McClaran
Rockaway Beach