NBCS offers Senior Lunches — Tuesday and Thursday

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Nehalem Senior Lunches are provided every Tuesday and Thursday at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church at 36050 10th St., Nehalem. A donation of $5 per meal is requested, but no one is turned away. Meals are delivered to those who are unable to come to the church.

Seating begins at 11:30 am with lunch served at noon. Requests and/or donations can be made to the Nehalem Bay Community Services at PO Box 232, Nehalem, OR 97131.

For more information call 503-368-5612.

NBCS is an equal opportunity provider.

Club Manzanita Oops! UPDATE

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The Council held their first reading of an Ordinance to change our water billings from the current quarterly period to a monthly reading and billing on March 6th. This action is being taken to correct the oversight of the City Manager to inform the Council of the need to amend the Ordinance seven months ago when the new water rates went into effect. The effect of this error is that the City has been billing us monthly without any Ordinance authority to do so. 
Eight citizens took the time to submit written testimony at the meeting opposing the change. No citizen testimony in favor of the change was submitted. 

Councilor Hart took the lead with his story of a part time neighbor who developed a leak in the water line going to her house that she was unaware of. Councilor Hart claimed that monthly readings allowed for the discovery of the leak and saved her from a potential $1,200 water bill had the leak gone undetected for three months. In cases like this, once the property owner is advised of the leak and repairs it, they are given a leak credit by the City so that they are not unfairly charged for a situation that they had no knowledge of. In the future during your discussions, please give all the facts not just those that create the story you want citizens to hear to support your positions on a particular issue. 
The City’s messaging on this issue continues to be confusing, contradictory and condescending. Listening to the City Manager’s explanation of how your meter records monthly usage confirms that the City only has a vague idea of how much water you use each month. The City can neither tell you how many actual gallons you use each month nor how many gallons in excess of your 2,000 gallon base allotment you used.
Homeowners are told  that we need to conserve water and learn to get by with half of the 4,000 gallons per month that we once had in our base billing. Meanwhile the City confirms to developers of subdivisions, commercial businesses and the new hotel on Dorcus Lane that we have plenty of water for their developments.
The City acknowledges that monthly billings are more costly but are unable to tell us how much additional expense is involved. They are however confident that through their assistance with this change, monthly billings will allow each of us to better manage our personal expenses and household finances.  

How many of you in any given quarter are gone from your residence on a vacation or take trips to see family or friends? During the quarter in question for that time you are gone, your meter is not turning thus increasing your odds that your total quarterly bill may show that you only used the base amount of 6,000 gallons for the quarter. You just saved yourself from paying one or more $9.50  monthly surcharges that resulted from a monthly read of your meter that found that you exceeded 2,000 gallons. When you compare a monthly utility billing rate structure that includes a surcharge component with the same rate structure with a quarterly meter read, a quarterly billing always favors the customer from a cost of service standpoint. 
This is the classic government response of creating a solution that is  in search of a problem. Why is the City so insistent to push this through? 
The Council has the opportunity at their April meeting to announce that they will not pursue this Ordinance amendment and retain quarterly billings.

Should Council pass this Ordinance, I will initiate the referendum process to ensure that there will be an election scheduled at the next available election date to consider the repeal of this Ordinance and return to quarterly meter reading and billing. In short, Manzanita voters, not the Council, will decide the matter. We have not had an opportunity for a direct vote on any important City decision since the failed City Hall Bond measure in 2019. I imagine that voters would welcome the opportunity to again cast a vote on an issue that affects their pocketbook. 
Let your Council hear from you before their April 3rdmeeting and ask them to explain how this change is in your best interests. citycouncil@ci.manzanita.or.us

Randy Kugler

Is Reflexology new or ancient. Alternative or complimentary care.

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Reflexology is an ancient healing art with origins from ancient civilizations; Egypt, China, and India. Several Native American tribes also used reflexology as a healing process. A form of reflexology called reflex zone therapy was practiced throughout Europe in the 14th century. Modern-day reflexology techniques are based on these ancient practices.

Reflexology is best used as complimentary care working alongside other treatments to heal our system as a whole. Alternative care is defined as an “instead of” treatment. I began using reflexology early in my career as a massage therapist as I experienced the correlations to other body areas in my own body and I experienced better results with my clients when I’d work a problem area locally as well as distally with reflexology. I use it as an integral part of my regular wellness care and it’s also great complimentary care for people who may be fragile in other ways that makes getting a full body massage less comfortable such as going through conventional and alternative cancer care** (see below,) being pregnant/ postpartum (I love both massage and reflexology here,) elderly, recovering from surgery, injury. Anything that makes traditional massage less accessible. Keeping healthy, flowing, flexible hands and feet are a vital part of a healthy aging process as well.

March Specials at R&R Reflexology Spa:

*Ginger root foot baths to push out the cold
*Lemongrass & Ginger Revitalizing reflexology balm to nourish, warm up and wake up our bodies.
*Vetiver & Wild Orange Goodnight reflexology balm. Nourishing to hands and feet while we enjoy a delicious night’s sleep.
*Baby indoor fern plant start free to every guest

All sessions begin with a foot bath then include work to ears, hands and feet in the zero gravity chair along with near-infrared light throughout and acuaromatherapy.

2.5hr. session adds 30 min health coaching or makes a great shared session for friends/family.
2 and 1.5hr sessions are perfect for the individual

Thanks for trusting in natural pathways to support and heal our natural bodies. Your treasured presence is awaited…

To book appointments:
971.977.0166 call/text Libby Golden Seaver
Golden Key Wellness

www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com

** A study funded by the National Cancer Institute found that women with advanced breast cancer got relief from some symptoms following reflexology treatments compared to the control group. The study showed that reflexology is safe even for extremely fragile cancer patients.

Thinking about Republicans

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I just can’t help it, I’ve been thinking a lot about the Republican party. I grew up in a household that venerated Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman and barely tolerated Eisenhower. I pretty much marched lock-step with the Democratic party until I started my reading binge in 2020. Exposure to authors such as David French, David Brooks, Yuri Laval, Alexandra Hudson, Thomas Frank, and Peter Wehner, among others, have mellowed my views. They remain among my favorites and they showed me that Republicans have some pretty good ideas, too. They also taught me that my beloved Democrats had fingerprints all over our current problems.
I can never really be sure if I’m seeing things clearly or if I’m in the thrall of doom and gloom journalism, but I believe we are at a pivot point in history. We can either work for the progress of our nation and our planet, or we can descend into the depths of demagoguery and despotism. It’s our choice.

I recently came across a 1956 quote from President Eisenhower “If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.”
I fear today’s national Republican party has ceded control to Donald Trump and his MAGA followers. In doing so, they have changed the party into “a conspiracy to seize power”.
When Liz Cheney had the political courage to speak out against Donald Trump she was effectively banished from the Republican party. They called her a RINO (Republican in Name Only). I think she displayed the courage and integrity we normally associate with the “party of Lincoln”. I think anybody who embraces the MAGA banner, are the real RINO’s.
I hope and pray that when our choice comes up in November, we can emerge from our echo chambers long enough to choose for progress and kick demagoguery to the curb forever.

Once Upon A Time…

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A Fairytale Volume 1

Once upon a time there was a small coastal village that was visited by a small dragon. This dragon would walk up and down main street letting all know he has made a new home. At first the villagers welcomed this dragon hoping it would be wonderful to have their own dragon in the village. As time went on this dragon got into the habit of breathing fire and singeing some people’s clothes and hair. The dragon seemed to target the villager’s leaders and never revealed this side of him to most people. The village leaders were united in their concerns about this dragon’s unruly behaviors. There was a rumor that this dragon was trained by the village ogre who seemed consistently unhappy and at times vengeful.
One day this dragon left it’s cave in the center of the village, to seek out another cave some distance away. The dragon never told anyone about moving caves going against the rules of the village. In order for a dragon to be allowed to walk up and down main street he had to have a cave in the village. After a period of time the dragon was confronted and told you can’t walk up and down main street against the rules set long ago about dragons.
The dragon no longer lives in the village but to this day some miss the dragon, some are relieved the dragon is gone, and some never even noticed the dragon parading up and down main street. And still others would like the village to return to the days before the dragon ever showed up.

The End

Nehalem Bay Community Services

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Introducing Nehalem Bay Community Services

The Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that the church’s Outreach Programs (the Food Pantry and Clothing Bank, the CHILD program, Nehalem Senior Lunches, and Munch-a-Lunch) are now organized under a 501(c)3 as a tax-exempt charitable organization called Nehalem Bay Community Services (NBCS).
Being a not-for-profit will allow us greater freedom to grow as we address the changing needs of our community. In addition, we will be able to apply for grants with the goal of helping those in need achieve their full potential.
We thank the community for their on-going and generous support. Your donations help us continue to serve others in our community. If you would care to partner with us in this work, please send donations to: Nehalem Bay Community Services (NBCS), PO Box 232, Nehalem, OR 97131.
We will still be located at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church and will continue to support our on-site partner, Animal Haven by the Sea.

NBCS is an equal opportunity provider.

Neighbors helping Neighbors

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Our Neighbors.
Manzanita has a hard-working bunch of talented volunteers looking after our interests in city government and getting lots of important work done every week.
Tom Campbell was just newly appointed to City Council, Brad Hart as well a few months ago. We got a great new Mayor when Kathryn Stock stepped up to the plate and agreed to serve. Linda Kozlowski has been a true stalwart on council for many years, and 2024 marks the fourth year in Jerry Spegman’s first term on City Council: a good mix of the old and the new.
The Council has been ably supported for years now by city staff, led by City Manager, Leila Aman. Other city staff keeping the lights on in Manzanita: Dan Weitzel, Scott Gebhart, Nancy Jones, Nina Crist, Police Chief Erik Harth and Sergeant Mike Sims among others.
They and their families make up a large part of our community.
City Council recently created a single email address we can use to contact all five of them in one fell swoop: citycouncil@ci.manzanita.or.us
Next time an issue comes up that you’re curious about, a procedure that you think needs some tweaking, let them know your thoughts,
Mark Kuestner

Golden Key Wellness Hello

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Hello North Coast Community,

Golden Key Wellness is pleased to be here in our majestic neck of the woods and coastline. I’m a health coach with 25yrs of experience in bodywork therapies and maternity care as well as cancer care and prevention.
Please visit my website listed below to learn about my current offerings, services, classes and more.

There are appointments available at R&R Reflexology Spa as well as space for new health coaching and personal chef clients. Please message me with your interest/needs/questions.

There are a few special events this moist month of March to limber and warm us up so we can enjoy a vibrant rising spring:

Wellness Wednesdays
Rest & Rejuvenate at R&R Reflexology Spa in Nehalem. Flexible availability for other days if needed, please inquire.

Thursday March 21st 6:30-8pm
I’m hosting ecstatic dance at the Grange in Nehalem. We’ll use qigong and massage to support our liver and gallbladder channels before we dance to a lifting elemental playlist supporting release and healthy growth. Ecstatic dance is free form movement inspired by your bodies divine wisdom and inevitably by the movement of the community around you. Feels great! Safe space. Healthy boundaries. Come as you are. Kids welcome free.

Saturday March 23rd 3-6pm
Flow to Grow: A spring revival movement and art event at the Grange.
I’ll share facial/lymphatic pumping to unstick our sedentary winter bodies opening the pathways of elimination and flow. There will be an ecstatic dance playlist by Fae Scott and springtime vision boarding with Kelley Seaton.

Sunday March 24th 11:00-1:30 at NorthFork53 in Nehalem. Spa Therapies that Heal.
A women’s steam sauna with focus on breast health including skin brushing, kelp clay mineral mask, cold plunge option and Breast Friend massage oil blend plus after sauna tea and refreshment.
There’s an opportunity to join us for dance at the Grange afterward from 2-3:30 for Intro to Belly Dance American Tribal Style with Star Misner making for a very special women’s wellness sacred Sunday.

Again, please message or call for consultation/questions/booking. Thank you!

In kindness and wellness,
~ Libby
Elizabeth Golden Seaver
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com
wingsforwisdom@gmail.com
971.977.0166

Keep you Politics out of our Wombs

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Keep Politics out of our Wombs!

On this we can agree: most Americans disliked the Republican dominated Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). And, because the ruling affected the companies that provide the expensive treatment, the Alabama legislature quickly changed the law to protect the providers from lawsuits. But the rest of the law remains, a total ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest.

We might think this couldn’t happen here but consider Roe v. Wade was settled law until Republican appointees got a majority on the Supreme Court and changed that law to suit their personal views. 

Oregon Republicans are already sponsoring a 15-week abortion ban. 

Oregon Democrats are fighting to protect our freedom to choose.  

If you’re 18 or over and a US citizen, you can vote by mail in Oregon. Register here. Vote for Democrats. 

Constance Shimek, Chair of the Tillamook County Democrats. As proud and engaged TillCoDems, we operate from our values: We stand for women’s rights. We stand for reproductive healthcare choices. We stand for equal rights for all. 

Ranked Choice Voting

Submitted By: hatallman@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Greetings All,
It seems to me that most people have fixed opinions regarding political candidates and issues. It is an exercise in futility to attempt to sway or persuade most potential voters to change their mind. However, I do think it is possible and worthwhile to change the electoral process itself in order to create a more effective democracy for everyone regardless of their beliefs.

The specific change I support is known as Ranked Choice Voting. This is a politically neutral process and has no bearing or position on specific issues. We will vote on a ballot measure this fall to implement this process for statewide elections but I would like to begin organizing in our local communities. Please join me in starting an advocacy group dedicated to enacting the Ranked Choice Voting process at the local level within Clatsop and Tillamook counties. Oregon state law allows for ballot measures at the county level. For example, Benton County voters passed a RCV measure in 2016, which went into effect in 2020.

Here is a link to a short video which explains the process:
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
https://youtu.be/8Z2fRPRkWvY?si=kpKC-r_-zCYLD1Ek

If you are interested in joining me in advocating for Ranked Choice Voting at the local level please email me and I will coordinate the first meeting. Please remember this is not a political issue and there will be no discussion or advocacy for any candidates, beliefs, or causes.

-Hank Tallman
hatallman@gmail.com

Bee’s HouseCleaning n House & Pet sitting services

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Hi! Everyone looking for housekeeping services. I have 13+yrs of experience and have references. Please let me know. Also have my own equipment and supplies.

My availability open and subject to change.

Areas I’ll be serving in Manzanita,Nehalem,Wheeler,Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Bay City. Any further will be extra for gas.

I can do move out, deep cleaning and many more. Just message me and I’ll communicate with you and if you’re on a budget.

Email: tapuro0787@gmail.com
FB & Instagram: Bees HouseCleaning n House & Pet sitting Services.

Townsend Mobile Car Detailing Service

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If EVERYONE needs a detailing please don’t hesitate to reach out I’m available.

PLEASE READ WHOLE POST.

UPDATE
If more info just get ahold of me.

**EXTERIOR DETAIL**: Hand Wash & Hand Dry, Clay Bar,Wax,Polish,Clean Tires & Rims Including degreasing tire, applying tire shine,wash and Rain-X windows.

**INTERIOR DETAIL**: Vacuum interior including clean trunk, carpet stain remover if needed mats, seats , leather cleaner if needed, windows, mirrors, air vents, consoles, glove box, Dash, Door Seals and Panels. **(NO SHAMPOOING)**

According to the size and how much work needs to be done will determine Price$$$

“CAR DETAILING” business and if anyone is wanting there vehicle detailed pls LET ME KNOW..

Mobile service for Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Tillamook Area.
Will travel farther for an extra fee.

Please provide water and electric only everything else I can provide.

Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm

Email:rednstrawberry@gmail.com
Facebook: TownsendMobileCarDetailing
Instagram: TownsendMobileCarDetailing

Please when inquiring about price. Let me know WHAT YEAR,MAKE & MODEL so can give accurate information.

Local Tech Support

Submitted By: neahtech@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hi all,
People always tell me I should advertise more. So here goes.
I you don’t know me, my name is Abram Harris.
I have been doing Computer & Tech Support in the area for 20 years now. My business name is NeahTech. I live in Manzanita.

The majority of my clients have been word of mouth, which I appreciate. In a small town, neighbors talk and that’s a good thing. It has been a pleasure to serve this community for many years.

I’m available to take on new clients and happy to know people can call on me when needed.

I have a new website up which also lets you schedule an appointment online. neahtech.com

I offer mobile service from Seaside to Garibaldi. I also offer remote support when necessary.
I work on all devices. All makes and models. From new device setup, security, accounts & passwords, networking, repair, smart devices and smart homes, upgrades, optimization, home media, and everything else.

As always, feel free to call, text, or email me with any tech questions you might have. Big or small.

Thanks so much,

-Abram

Abram Harris
(971) 704-2012
neahtech@gmail.com
neahtech.com/

Positive Changes

Submitted By: mbeach125@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
During the forty years since I first set foot in Manzanita, the community has changed for the better in many ways. We joined other voters in north county to create a recreation and fire districts. We approved bonds for a new pool in Nehalem, medical clinic in Wheeler, and middle school in Rockaway. We worked and voted as one north county community.
Manzanita city council and staff have made other good things happen. Laneda Avenue is no longer a rutted strip of gravel. The golf course will stay permanent open space. A new water tank and source of water have replaced the system developed fifty years ago. A walking path leads from downtown to the state park. A new visitor center close to the beach includes public rest rooms. In the mid 90s city council took an early lead in capping short term rentals, then taxing the STRs to ensure most local proceeds go for local needs. Most recently city council took the rare opportunity to buy a large, open space above the tsunami zone for a new city hall.
Business owners have added their energy with new restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, specialty stores, and a distinctive bank building.
Finally, individuals have changed Manzanita in ways many of us may not realize. Ted Erickson built the golf course and donated the land that’s now Classic Street. The Food Bank and Hope Chest both opened. Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman donated land for the library building and used their estate to create an art center. The emergency corps, community trust, CARTM, history museum, and farmers market are all new. Pine Grove has had extensive repairs and upgrades. Over a million dollars in proceeds from two golf tournaments have supported programs in local schools. Riverbend Players has grown into popular community theater. All new in the last forty years. Volunteers catch spawned out salmon which ends up in cans for the Food Bank. The brand new NBCS. All started and grown by people with a vision and willing to work hard to make it happen.
Of course, a few things have happened that I didn’t want. And a few things I did want haven’t happened. That’s life. But on balance I feel lucky to have lived in north county almost half my life to take part in some of these changes and enjoy the results of all of them. I look forward to more positive changes during my remaining time here.
Mark Beach

A BETTER PLAN

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The majority party refused to address re-criminalizing drugs in the 2023 legislative session, so Senator David Brock Smith called for a special session to repeal Measure 110 in October of last year, and joined by colleagues in the House on a call for a special session, the Oregon State Senate voted to repeal and re-criminalize hard drugs in this session.

This took hundreds of hours of work by a broad group of stakeholders including the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, the Oregon District Attorneys Association, the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Oregon Counties and many more departments, agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals that provided input for this new bill.

HB 4002A goes well beyond repeal of Measure 110 and gives law enforcement the tools they need to save lives and get drug dealers off the street. It is not perfect but it is sure to be a lot better than Measure 110.

Here are some of the changes:
With recriminalization and required treatment as outlined in HB4002A, a drug user has two options: to pursue treatment or serve jail time.
The bill also reinstates 72 hour welfare holds for intoxicated persons who pose a danger to themselves or others.

It’s also important to note that if treatment is not available at the time, the drug user may end up serving jail time in order to protect public safety.
(so you better get that treatment out there – OHA!)
The bill also gives law enforcement the tools they need to go after and punish the drug dealers; Democrat-led legislation took these essential tools away over the last few years.

Here are the serious flaws” First and foremost is the lack of fiscal accountability. YES! The Oversight and Accountability Council formed by measure 110, is directed under the auspices of the OHA to be in charge of all HB 4002 funds. We have seen the OAC be slow to distribute the funds and fund the wrong priorities. We have numerous reports of funds being misused; the OHA is currently trying to recover funds that were apparently used to purchase homes, cars and other fraudulent uses (gee, the criminals are in charge of the criminals) of the money, while NOT funding to increase available treatment!!!!!
WHO DID THIS? OMG
OK Now I get it – As the funding for the Oregon drug plan is hijacked by those that oversee it, the governor of the state has to make up these funds by putting a tax on our houses. Good idea Tina, but thankfully it didn’t work out that way. YET!
In addition, HB4002A does nothing to deal with the drug cartels and the horrors associated human trafficking. (Could OHA be involved in that?)
And the City of Portland has so many problems like lack of leadership that they may see no way to make this bill work.
(I am really proud of the people who came together to do this!)Good Oregonians They Be

Recipe for disaster: Oregon Coast group puts a twist on emergency food preparedness

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www.opb.org/article/2024/03/02/nehalem-bay-emergency-preparedness-cooking-contest/
Click the link to read the article about the EVCNB’s Emergency Food Contest as presented by OPB.

Just under the first photo, you can listen to the radio broadcast about the event.

What a fun event, amazing energy from the contestants and all who attended for a great cause.

Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the event.

Photo credit: Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography
Instagram: www.instagram.com/brokenbanjotrav/
facebook: www.facebook.com/BrokenBanjoPhotography

Have a question about Manzanita City issues? Ask a Councilor.

Submitted By: citycouncil@cityofmanzanita.com – Click to email about this post
We live in the age of social media, which clearly has its advantages and disadvantages. We can share information and opinions with people we might not be able to otherwise. Unfortunately, and not surprisingly, misinformation can start innocently enough but quickly develop into conspiracy theories, creating community divisions and discord.

To combat the rumors, it’s always good to go to the source and get the facts!

At February’s Manzanita City Council meeting, Linda Kozlowski, speaking for the Council encouraged anyone with questions to ask a Councilor. Councilors can be reached at their city email address and may be able to answer your question immediately or they may have to do some research and get back to you. If the information requested requires staff research and a public records request, Councilors will be able to let you know. But start first with a Councilor!

January’s Manzanita City Council Meeting was partially focused on gratitude to our first responders who were hard at work during the recent ice storm. We learned that TPUD was working to restore power at 2 in the morning, that Tillamook County Public Works was deicing the streets way before the storm, that Nehalem Bay Fire Rescue fire volunteers creatively accessed a patient in the icy hills of Wheeler! There were so many community volunteers and public servants trying their best to do a good job.

During emergencies we all seem to put aside our differences and come together for the greater good. We focus on solving the problem at hand. We recognize our shared humanity regardless of our politics and help each other out. Let’s do that without an ice storm.

One way we can all do this is to make sure we have the facts from a first-hand source before we share information.

Lucy Brook commented recently on BBQ:

What a great idea, instead of complaining vociferously and perhaps publicly with partial information, you contact a city councilor and have a conversation. After all, they’re steeped in the details of city government and can likely answer your questions and concerns better than anyone else. Especially if the “anyone else” is using partial or biased information. Which does happen from time to time, not?

And, as Jim Heffernan recently posted on the Tillamook County Pioneer, let’s use a Civility Pledge in talking to each other about issues where we have differences. Civility doesn’t mean we don’t disagree and discuss those disagreements but that we recognize each other as neighbors, not enemies.

If you have questions about Manzanita City issues, go directly to the source. Send your questions directly to a Councilor. We look forward to hearing from you!

We now have a group email address you can use to send a message to all 5 City Council members:

citycouncil@ci.manzanita.or.us

Individual City Council members email addresses:

Kathryn Stock (kstock@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Linda Kozlowski (lkozlowski@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Jerry Spegman (jspegman@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Brad Hart (bhart@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Tom Campbell (tcampbell@ci.manzanita.or.us)

We Are Who We Have Been Waiting For

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Community as those compelled to make a difference.

Entering this 2024 election season, have you wanted to get more involved, but were not sure how? Becoming a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson (PCP) might be the path for you. PCPs provide the connection between the county party and the registered voters in their precinct. This 2024 election is going to be more crucial for Democracy than the 2016 and 2020 elections. If you have been registered as a Democratic voter at your current address for the 180 days, you may be eligible. We want your voice and support.

The March 12 deadline is fast approaching to file. Click below to follow the steps to file or refile.

Step 1: Check That Your Voter Registration Is Up To Date: sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en

Step 2: Current PCPs Find Your Current PCPs Find Your Precinct Number Here:
tillcodems.org/precinct-committee-people

Tillamook County Precincts Maps With Precinct Numbers:
www.tillamookcounty.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/clerk039s_office/page/72391/county_precincts_color.pdf

Step 3: File to become an Oregon Precinct Committeeperson Candidate SEL Form 105 Online Here With The Secretary of State, Or Print And Take To The County Clerk’s Office At The Court House In Tillamook: sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL105.pdf

For more info contact Constance at: cpossibility1023@gmail.com

Manzanita Virtual Town Hall

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Last Night’s City of Manzanita Virtual Town Hall, February 27 2024: video of the event with Manzanita Mayor Kathryn Stock, all Manzanita City Council: Brad Hart, Linda Kozlowski, Jerry Spegman and Tom Campbell. City Manager Leila Aman and a bevy of architects/contractors/specialists describe and clarify all the ins and outs of the process.
There was a great overview from way back when, to where we are now (almost) construction!
It’s clear there has been a massive amount of work from many, many people, past and present to get us to this point. This includes all of us as participants over the years in helping narrow down what we want and can afford.
To view available video of the event go to the City of Manzanita website and select Town Hall Recording.

Plan for Special Drug Misdemeanor

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from Rep. Kevin Mannix – district 21
This is his plan to clean up the streets and give addicts help

Measure 110 Update
House Bill 4002, the proposal by Democratic leaders to “fix” Measure 110, is simply not enough on its own to solve the drug crisis. We need real accountability and rehabilitation for drug users.
That’s why I proposed a comprehensive plan last week to ensure House Bill 4002 has the teeth needed to get hard drug users the treatment they need. Penalties for drug traffickers are also critically important.
I remain committed to working with my colleagues every day to ensure we get the results Oregonians deserve. You can read my full press release on the comprehensive plan below.

Here is a link to his plan:

www.oregonlegislature.gov/mannix/PressReleases/Mannix

Plan for Special Drug Misdemeanor, Statutory Overhaul of M110.pdf

Perhaps this will work; I noticed that there is a lot of noise about treatment – after all drug addiction is a medical problem. Locking up a person for addiction is ridiculous I certainly am for treatment. But is the addict? Usually not! But let me mention – The addicts may get treatment but the crime victim gets nothing. When the addict commits a crime – (not too much noise about the crime) the crime also needs to be addressed in the criminal justice system also.
Perhaps this plan will work, we have to get crime off the street.

Proposed Wheeler Medical Building

Submitted By: whmatthews@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
While I welcome the addition of a new NBHD medical building on highway 101 in Wheeler, the proposed building design shown in the latest North Coast Citizen is unappealing and very commercial looking. This is an opportunity to improve the look of Wheelers downtown area and this structure would not do that. I suggest the NBHD chair Mr. Marc Johnson send their architects back to the drawing board and come up with a more attractive design.

Mike Matthews
Wheeler Citizen

Club Manzanita Behind the Curtain pt.1

Submitted By: rkinor@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
The release of the report on the alleged misconduct of Mayor Simmons is that rare subject that every Manzanita citizen should agree to support. Those who voted for the Mayor will want to know if their trust was violated and just how her actions manifested themselves within City Hall. The Mayor’s critics will also seek to confirm that her disruptive behaviors threatened City operations and the well being of staff. Finally, the Council must reassure citizens that the expenditure of $147,738 to conduct this 5 month investigation was a wise investment to preserve the integrity of City government.

Getting any details on this matter to date has been met with strong resistance by City officials. It took a public records request by the Headlight Herald for the City to finally release the original $139,043 investigation costs. Despite repeated citizen requests for information on what misbehavior took place, the City has finally settled on the official response that this is a record that is protected by attorney-client privilege and citizens will not be told anything. As for the Mayor herself, she not only will not be told what the accusations were by the “anonymous employee” which turns out to allegedly be the City Manager, she will not be able to obtain a copy of the investigation.

Think about that for a moment. Mayor Simmons was put into office with the largest number of votes in City history. Within 5 months of taking office and attempting to learn her new responsibilities as a public official, an investigation by a Portland law firm is initiated based on unknown accusations allegedly by the City Manager and the City’s position is that this is none of our business.

The ongoing investigation by the Oregonian and other media interests into sexual harassment allegations involving Nike managers demonstrate the legal posturing utilized to keep the public in the dark when those in power seek to avoid public scrutiny. Nike first hired a law firm to investigate the sexual harassment claims by employees and initially refused to release the investigation findings arguing it was protected by attorney-client privilege. A media coalition successfully argued that the public’s interest in the matter was paramount and thousands of pages of documents were subsequently released.

When Nike refused to release additional records containing the redaction of specific executive’s names who were accused of sexual harassment on the grounds that such release would only “embarrass and shame” those individuals, Nike again lost that argument.

Is there any citizen who has been following this story who believes that the expenditure of $147,738 of public funds to investigate these unknown accusations of Mayor Simmons would be of no public interest? Is there a lesson here for our Council based upon Nike’s Board of Directors failed attempts to bury the tawdry details of what takes place out of public view in their corporate world?

Fortunately, in cases like this the Tillamook County District Attorney will now have the opportunity to evaluate just what records City officials will be permitted to withhold from citizens. The DA will evaluate if the public interest involving the material facts of this complaint and how our elected and appointed City officials conducted themselves in this matter outweighs the City’s need to preserve confidentially and continue to deny the records release.

If you believe that the public interest is best served through transparent disclosure of our elected and appointed City’s official’s actions, consider respectfully sharing your thoughts with an email or letter to our District Attorney to have this investigation report released for public review.

Aubrey M. Olson
Tillamook County District Attorney
201 Laurel Ave.
Tillamook, OR. 97141
aolson@co.tillamook.or.us

WHERE DID PUBLIC SAFETY GO? number 3

Submitted By: dixiegainer@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
#3 WHERE DID PUBLIC SAFETY GO?
(releasing criminals back into the streets)

Governor Brown released many convicted persons early. After being released one criminal killed 4 people. Governor Brown granted early release to 10 convicted murderers without notifying families of the victims of this fact. She also granted early release to 975 convicted felons. (in California. a now “trashed” state – they did the same thing) Keep criminals where they belong – which is on the street – I guess.

Governor Tina Kotek would expand the “earned discharged program,” which now lets people on probation, people who have served sentences in local jails and people whose prison sentences began on or after Jan. 1, 2022, reduce their supervision by up to half if they meet their goals.!!

So I assume that this “works”? It reduces crime? But Gov Tina Kotek says we need to have our homes taxed because we need to fund “public safety” because crimes are becoming so out of control. Public Safety is under siege.

So which is it? Too much crime or not?
Gov. Kotek says, after implementing Democratic measures to reduce crime (measure 110), that we have too much crime.

Because everyone in Oregon knows by now that measure 110 was disastrous because it increased crime and deaths by addiction. Another measure is looking to fix this but the criminals will still on be the street and the FIX won’t be a FIX. But taxes from marijuana sales will still flow into the capitol. SHHHHh – thats the most important thing!

So this new measure will keep people quiet maybe for about 6 months.

Victory Over Child Abuse Free Community Training

Submitted By: Elisamariabarrios@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Join the community in learning about providing intentional safety and healing for child survivors of sexual abuse. In this transformational training, you will come away with an understanding of how to notice the signs of abuse, facts and history about child sexual abuse, ways to define and recognize trauma survival skills in others and in yourself and how to respond to someone who discloses abuse. This is a free community education to help educate people about the devastating affects of child abuse and how to further educate your friends and family.

Change your community one campfire at a time! Join The Healing Circle for our 36th year of providing Victory Over Child Abuse (VOCA) camps! Come to learn about our programs and have some epic discussions. This training also serves as the Volunteer Training for people wishing to volunteer at VOCA Camps and Youth Mentor Groups. People wishing to attend programs working with youth, must attend all in person training sessions. People who would like to volunteer in other ways for The Healing Circle are not required to attend all VOCA Training sessions.

Volunteer applications, confidentiality forms and background check applications will be sent to registrants of this training.

Location: Clatsop Community College – Columbia Hall
1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria OR 97103

Saturday March 23rd 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday March 24th 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday April 6th 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday Sunday April 7th 9:00am-4:00pm

Coffee, treats, lunch and snacks will be provided!