Category: General Interest

You are our heroes.
With great appreciation,
Barbara McLaughlin

And living a life of Love means…

You’re here to give your unique gifts that only you can give to co-create more Love, Peace & Prosperity on this planet.

You’re here to experience the One-ness of spiritual partnership as well as sacred union with another Divine being on this planet.

You’re here to experience the One-ness that occurs when you heal your own thought/mind distortions, traumas and pain, and then see the Miracles that ripple out into your family, your community, your country, your world from this.

You’re here to Love. Fiercely. Strongly. Clearly.
To Love yourself, to Love all beings around you – regardless of externalized labels.

You’re here to Love every bit of your life experience and let that energy radiate into the stratosphere.

You’re here to live as Love and to Be Love and to radiate Love – everywhere you go and in everything you “do” and be.

From: www.heatherkristianstrang.com

Imagine
All We Need is LOVE

Barbara

We thank you again for your support of all the organizations in our community helping to keep people fed and with some sort of housing support.

The dictionary I’m using at the moment is the Reader’s Digest Great Encyclopedic Dictionary1966. This dictionary is 59 years old.

Looking at the word democracy. 1. A form of government in which political power resides in all the people and is exercised by them directly (pure democracy) or is given to elected representatives (representative democracy), with each citizen sharing equally in political privilege and duty, and with his right to do so protected by free elections and other guarantees. 2. A state so governed. 3. The spirit or practice of political, legal, or social equality. 4. The common people, especially when regarded as exercising political power.

Now to skip through the letters to fascism and Fascism.

fascism: A one-party system of government in which each class has its distinct place, function, and representation in the government, but the individual is subordinated to the state and control is maintained by military force, secret police, rigid censorship, and government regimentation of industry and finance.

Fascism: The totalitarian system of government developed in Italy in 1919 by the Fascisti under Benito Mussolini to oppose socialism and communism: the government in Italy from 1922-1943, the principles of which were adapted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to include the concept of racial supremacy.

Some words in these definitions ought to stand out to you.
Best,

Patty

Join the North Coast Resistance Group Protest

The North Coast Resistance Group invites you to participate in their upcoming protest in Nehalem this Saturday, December 20th, from noon to 2:00 PM. You are welcome to join for the entire event or for any portion that fits your schedule. We understand that standing for two hours may not be possible for everyone, so please feel free to come and go as you need.

Please be prepared for challenging weather conditions, as the forecast predicts cold, wet, and windy weather. Dress appropriately to stay comfortable and safe. Last Saturday, we were fortunate to have beautiful weather and a strong turnout of 35 protesters, along with 3 dogs and even a frog. We continue to see increased participation at our protests, reflecting the growing number of issues that our community feels compelled to address.

Gratitude for Community Support
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who has stepped up during these difficult times, especially as government cuts are impacting our most vulnerable neighbors. The contributions to local food banks have been deeply appreciated, and we are grateful to those who work tirelessly to make these efforts possible.
We encourage ongoing support for the following organizations, which play a vital role in assisting those in need:

• Nehalem Bay Community Services
PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon 97131
503-368-4385
• North County Food Bank
PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147
503-368-7724
• Rockaway Beach Lions
PO Box 611, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
• Meals for Seniors, Inc.
PO Box 852, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
• Neah-Kah-Nie School District Family Resource Center
504 N. 3rd Avenue, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
503-355-2222

Hope to see you Saturday!
Best,
Patty

“Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. Millions have put their trust in you and, as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.
There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and Independent families, some who fear for their lives.
The people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings, who labor in poultry farms and meat packing plants, who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals. They…may not be citizens or have the proper documentation. But the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors. They are faithful members of our churches and mosques, synagogues, gurdwaras and temples.
I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away. And that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here. Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land.
May God grant us the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, to speak the truth to one another in love and walk humbly with each other and our God for the good of all people. Good of all people in this nation and the world. Amen”

Jim Heffernan

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

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.

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

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:
Art Accelerated
Bay City Arts Center
CARE Inc and CAT Healthy Families

Art Accelerated 503-809-9172
4185 Westwood Dr artaccelerated@gmail.com
Tillamook, OR 97141 www.Artaccelerated.org

Board of Directors: Cindy Gardner, Chairman; Christine Harrison; Dennis Worrel, Treas; Ann Harper; Sierra Lauder, Sec.

Mission Statement: Art Accelerated is an artist-based organization, promoting the arts and supporting contemporary artists in Tillamook County with exhibitions, performances and educational programs for youth and adults.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Art Accelerated, local Tillamook County art organization, is committed to promoting art education online with several classes to choose from. Also online, we have monthly Zoom Writer’s Meet-ups for interested writers. We are presently partnering with Roby’s Furniture (1901 Main Avenue) to showcase local artists’ work. Through generous grants from the Pastega Family Foundation, we are partnering with Wilson River High School providing art supplies and journals for nature journaling and poetry. In addition, the grant provides all first graders at Liberty Elementary to receive art instruction once a month through the school year.

Bay City Arts Center 503-377-9620
PO Box 3124 baycityartscenter@gmail.com
5680 A Street www.baycityartscenter.com/
Bay City, OR 97107

Mission Statement: The Bay City Arts Center’s mission is to support creativity, and provide art and cultural education and awareness opportunities to individuals of all ages throughout Tillamook County in Oregon.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work: Since 2000, The Bay City Arts Center has been a vibrant community hub in Tillamook County, fostering creativity and learning to both residents and visitors of Tillamook County. Our programs include art classes, youth camps and after-school programs, a variety of local and regional musical events, and an integrated core curriculum art supplementation program in cooperation with area school districts. Our free weekly open art night and monthly exhibitions showcase local artists. We are in the final phase of facility restoration for the newly designed Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center project under our umbrella, preserving a historic, Tillamook treasure and transforming it into a tourism centerpiece for the community which will provide not only history, but education to visitors while also facilitating a hands-on learning experience in the new science lab addition for use by local school children. In the past couple years we also started, own and operate the KAYN radio station serving Bay City and nearby coastal communities.

CARE Inc CARE 503-842-5261
CAT Healthy Families 503-842-2773
2310 First Street, Suite 2
Tillamook, OR 97141 www.careinc.org

CARE
Marie Miller, Board Chair and Interim ED mmiller@careinc.org
Melissa Hampton, Homeless Services Manager mhampton@careinc.org
Elizabeth Guzman, Housing Program Manger eguzman@careinc.org

CAT Healthy Families
Natausha Calveri ncalveri@cat-team.org

Mission Statement: Foster changes that create healthier, more resilient communities throughout Tillamook County, and empower people as they work to meet their immediate, basic needs.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
CARE is your local anti-poverty agency. We have been working throughout Tillamook County since 1991 to alleviate the effects of poverty. We provide an array of services including financial assistance for housing, utility assistance, transportation, and other basic needs. We have added shelter, micro shelters, case management and peer support to a full continuum of care of our programs. We provide home visiting services to families with infants in our Healthy Families program.

To see so many gathered in our streets to say no, people listening to differences knowing how we all discriminate and change and learn.

As we descend into the winter solstice
may we stay warm, grateful for our community…

Yearning

On the green banks

of this descending river,

yearning to be nothing,

roots of ancient trees

cradle an open heart,

as beauty weaves its way

into this enduring dream.

Romeo and Mercutio were abandoned as tiny kittens and rescued by United Paws. They are thriving in their loving foster home and are ready for their forever home.

Mercutio is a stunning white cat with two light black spots on his head and cute pink ears. Romeo is a carbon copy of his brother, Mercutio. He is all white but has three faded black spots on his forehead and pink ears which makes him interesting and unique.

These two love to play and chase each other. Romeo especially likes to play in water – he will wait patiently for his human to get out of the shower so he can frolic and play. They are both big snugglers and love to be with their humans. A favorite pastime is perching on a cat tree and watching birds outside.

The foster describes these two as the “perfect six-month-old cats.” Although it is not essential, Romeo would love to be adopted with his brother Mercutio; they are two peas in a pod. Could one (or two) of them be perfect for you? To learn more, please visit unitedpaws.org or email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com.

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
~ Wendell Berry

For Democratic presidential and congressional contenders: Trump’s ballroom will be torn down and the East Wing of the White House will be rebuilt.

Personally I’d add: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago-style patio will be removed and Jackie Kennedy’s Rose Garden restored.

https://youtu.be/QaPv-lOWHhs?si=Df3tXHxo0vNVrGl3

Over the past 250 years, our nation has undergone significant transformations. While we have made considerable progress, recent developments raise serious concerns about the direction in which our democracy is heading. The following issues reflect some of the challenges we are currently facing:
Current Challenges Facing Our Nation

• Citizens Arrested: Increasingly, our own citizens are being arrested, raising questions about civil liberties and justice.
• Family Terrorization: Entire families, including children, are being terrorized, which undermines the foundational values of safety and security in our society.
• Education System Decline: The education system is being diminished, leaving future generations at a disadvantage.
• Court System Concerns: Our courts are experiencing embarrassing setbacks, casting doubt on the fairness and reliability of our judicial processes.
• Reductions in Food Assistance: There are cuts to programs that feed children, families, and seniors, increasing vulnerability among the most at-risk populations.
• Veterans Benefits Cut: Benefits for veterans are being reduced, despite their service and sacrifice.
• Climate Change Ignored: The threat of climate change is not being addressed with the urgency it deserves.
• Disrespectful Presidential Rhetoric: Our president has made derogatory remarks toward women reporters and immigrants, using language like “piggy,” “filthy,” “dirty,” “disgusting,” and “ridden with crime.” Such language fosters division and undermines respect.
• Immigration Agent Misconduct: Immigration agents have detained and mistreated U.S. citizens, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
• Healthcare Crisis: The American healthcare system is approaching a critical point, with many fearing a disaster if changes are not made.

A Call to Action
This dismal list is only a brief snapshot of what is happening on a daily basis in our country. However, it is crucial that we do not lose hope or give up the fight to restore our government to its democratic values. Collective action and persistent advocacy are essential for change.

Join the Movement
We invite you to join the North Coast Resistance group. We hold protests every Saturday in Nehalem from noon to 2 PM and need your support. Whether you choose to participate in person with raingear, boots, gloves, and signs, or simply drive by, honk your horn, and wave, your support is invaluable.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/09/experts-authoritarian-regimes-trump

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

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.

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

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:

Adventist Health Faith in Action 503-815-2272
1000 Third Street redingmk@ah.org
Tillamook, OR 97141 www.AdventistHealth.org/Tillamook

Mission Statement: Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Wellspring, a ministry of Faith in Action, is an adult respite day care center operated 4 Tuesdays per month, where our licensed nurse and volunteers provide companionship to chronically ill, disabled, frail, elderly and those with cognitive challenges, while allowing a ‘day away’ for the caregiver. Daily activities include simple games, chair exercises, crafts, music and more. There is a nominal daily fee of $30, with financial assistance available. Lunch and snacks are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Infection prevention protocols are in place. Please call Mollie at 503-815-2272 for pre-registration or more information.

American Association of University Women, Tillamook 503-801-7866
5470 High Street aauwtillamook.cvp@gmail.com
Bay City, OR 97107 www.Tillamook-Or.AAUW.Net

Mission Statement: AAUW advances gender equity through research, education and advocacy.

Vision Statement: Equity for All

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
AAUW endeavors to advance gender equity for all, on a national, state, and local level. Our Tillamook branch was started in 1938. We sponsor several scholarships each year, enabling young women to study at Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) or 4-year colleges/universities throughout the country. We also sponsor a STEAM camp for junior high school students, and STEAM recognition awards in each high school in Tillamook County. AAUW also facilitates non-partisan candidate forums for local and state offices. Our regular monthly meetings often include interesting speakers from our local community who inspire women to achieve their goals. We also organize several book clubs for our members.

Animal Haven by the Sea Rescue 503-368-7719
PO Box 371 care@animalhavenbythesea.org
Manzanita, OR 97130 www.AnimalHavenbytheSea.org

Anyway Foundation 503-368-9463
34965 Highway 53 nbwines@hotmail.com
Nehalem, OR 97131 www.anywayfoundation.org

Press contact: Shar Walbaum, sharwalbaum@gmail.com 203.645.2079
ICE HAS NO BUSINESS HERE RALLY SLATED
Coastal residents to take a stand against impending ICE detention facility
Indivisible Lincoln City, Indivisible Waves, and Oregon Coast Indivisible Alliance are hosting the rally, ICE HAS NO BUSINESS HERE, on Saturday, December 13th. The event will be held from 12 – 2 p.m., in front of Newport City Hall, 169 SW Coast Highway, Newport, OR 97365.
The rally kicks-off a campaign to hold businesses accountable in the face of threats from DHS and ICE. If property owners, merchants, and businesses make decisions thinking only of profit, consumers will make decisions accordingly. Helping to build or serve an “alien removal module” on the Oregon coast means hurting families, neighbors, the fishing industry, and tourism critical to the survival of our communities on the coast. The rally will visibly support business neighbors who stand with us.
Indivisible only endorses peaceful, legal protest. Join us if you agree to these ground rules. There will be a table in front of City Hall with educational materials, frog buttons, and flags. Educational materials will focus on how to encourage business neighbors to make decisions that keep the best interests of the community in mind.
•WHEN:
Saturday, December 13th, 12 – 2 p.m.

•WHERE:
In front of Newport City Hall, 169 SW Coast Highway, Newport, OR 9736

•WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Those who object to violations of due process by ICE, object to having an ICE detention camp established on the Oregon Coast, or those who want to make a public statement that they will not support vendors, businesses, and merchants who support the establishment of a detention center on the coast. We also encourage the attendance of those who understand the danger of conceding in advance, and who choose acts of non-violent resistance over despair and anxiety.

•WHAT TO BRING
Bring signs, costumes, streamers, puppets, bubbles, bells, flags, kazoos.
Rain gear.
Please RSVP at mobilize.us/s/b17WGQ

Proposed by a former Democratic governor Ted Kulongoski! The former governor says he remains a proud Democrat but is DISILLUSIONED with the condition of Oregon.

He is behind the “Voters Fairness Act.” Initiative 55 would amend the Oregon Constitution to eliminate partisan primaries, and Initiative 56 would create a new process in which all candidates would be listed on a single ballot,

with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election.

“I don’t think the process is functioning in the broadest interests of Oregonians,” Kulongoski says. “It’s working for interest groups and people with money.”
INTEREST GROUPS AND PEOPLE WITH MONEY!!! We are all against that!
This article taken from Willamette Week

There are now Facebook pages that have to do with Oregon: Oregon for the People is one –
Oregon Doge is another, Get active – help bring Oregon back to what is was -a government that solves the homeless problem, less taxes so Oregonians can thrive, and relatively crime free, with street drug control!!

Remember that you are FIRE
Burn. Tame. Adapt. Ignite.

Remember that you are AIR
Observe. Breathe. Focus. Decide.

Remember that you are EARTH
Ground. Give. Build. Heal.

Remember that you are SPIRIT
Connect. Listen. Know. Be Still.

Found on Facebook. Author unknown.

Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry will be taking Food Donations. Our partners at the North County Food Bank will be joining us. Stop by and see us.

Festivities start at 4. There should be plenty of tent space for you to sip hot chocolate and have a cookie.

In recent months, our nation has witnessed a series of distressing behaviors, including name-calling, tantrums, dishonesty, and even deportations. Such actions can leave us feeling powerless, unsure of how to respond beyond mere disbelief. However, it is essential to move past passive observation and actively consider steps we can take to address these issues.

While many individuals may not possess great wealth or influence, it is important to recognize that money alone cannot solve these problems. Meaningful change arises from the collective will of the people. True power to effect change lies not just with the wealthy, but with all citizens acting together.

There are practical actions that each of us can undertake. One important step is to write letters to our legislators, calling on them to take action to limit Donald Trump’s power and render him ineffective a “Lame Duck Donald.” It is crucial to advocate for the removal of his undue authority and to support the appointment of individuals who genuinely uphold the principles of democracy.

Donald Trump has elevated himself and surrounded himself with loyal supporters who merely reflect his views. This has led to harmful consequences in areas such as education, health care, and services for veterans, setbacks that will take years to recover from. Such leadership is making our country less informed and less compassionate.

Although Donald Trump has targeted various religious groups that have immigrated to the United States, he has not yet directly challenged major denominations like Methodists and Catholics and many more. Assuming this will not happen is shortsighted, as the underlying motivation appears to be control. Without action, he may achieve the control he desires.

We invite you to participate in the upcoming protest in Nehalem on Saturday, December 6, from noon to 2 PM. Whether you join us in person, write letters, or simply drive by and honk to show your support, your involvement matters. Last week, several locals showed their support by honking—some even drove by twice. Thank you to everyone who participated!

In addition to protesting, we continue to collect food and monetary donations for our local North County Food Bank and Nehalem Bay Community Services, which operate a food pantry and clothing bank. If you wish to drop off items for these organizations during the protest, we will ensure they reach the intended recipients.

For those attending the protest, please dress warmly, wear your raingear and boots, and bring a positive attitude. Remember, we already have someone in Washington, D.C., displaying temper tantrums and making snide remarks—let us respond with dignity and resolve.
Best,
Patty

Services include sea or epsom salt foot bath, ginger optional for warming winter feet and joints.
Warm near-infrared light to promote healing.
Reflexology and acupressure for ears, hands and feet.
Plus doTERRA aromatherpy customized to your needs.
Option to add a castor oil abdominal pack for improved digestion and liver health. Support your body’s pathways of detoxification.

Want to come in with a friend? Book the 2hr session and you’ll each receive an hour back to back that costs less than an individual hour session. The other can go shopping in downtown Nehalem while the other gets their service. Your bodies and our small businesses will thank you!

Sessions are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays with some weekend options.

Please reach out to schedule with me.
971.977.0166
Gift Cards are available for the holidays 🙂

Thank you for valuing your health and mine,

Libby
Elizabeth Golden Seaver
IIN Health and Movement Coach
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com