Current Listing

In addition to ICE, the following agencies are being impacted by the shutdown:

U.S. Coast Guard
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Secret Service and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

My lunch companion questioned why these agencies, each of which provides essential services for our country, are being grouped together in discussions with ICE. This is a point worth considering and will be revisited later in this document.

Now asking you to consider helping two local organizations who provide food to many in our community:

Nehalem Bay Community Services is in Nehalem, Oregon at the Methodist Church. At this time of year this agency is very busy providing donations of food, clothing, blankets, and more. Their food pantry welcomes everyone Monday, Friday, and Saturday (10 AM-2 PM) and Wednesday from 1 PM – 5 PM. If you would like to help with their mission, please drop off canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast cereal, eggs, fresh produce, canned soups, and condiments. Gas cards can also be helpful. These are just suggestions. In their last message they were asking for men’s clothing. Nehalem Bay Community Services also has a Senior Lunch Program which they serve on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which begins at 11:30 AM. This program not only offers food but also companionship. You can support and make a direct impact to both these programs by sending a check to Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon, 97131. For more information you can call 503-368-4385.

The North County Food Bank is in Wheeler, Oregon. It has been in operation for over 30 years. This Food Bank is open on Tuesdays and serves 50 or more families a week. Your dollars can be used to buy more food for this organization. Check can be sent to North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147. More information can be had by calling 503-368-7724.

Now back to the discussion of the Government Shutdown. I must ask if they have electricity in Washington, D.C.? Where are these people who we all elected to the House of Representatives and Senate? It doesn’t seem to me like they are showing up for work! Do we need to start taking attendance every morning? I must question their ability to see into the future. And I also question their loyalty to the people who elected them, the people of the United States of America. What are these people, both the House of Representatives and the Senate, thinking? Why does it take the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti to make them act on something that is a non-issue since the Big Beautiful Bill passed? ICE doesn’t need any money-they are funded. If our elected officials had acted earlier perhaps these two people would still be alive. Should we all be ashamed of ourselves because we elected them? Should we be ashamed of ourselves because we let them get away with it? A friend on the line says, ‘WAKE UP’! What should be done to get the people we elected to think a lot more than they’ve been doing. I know there’s a lot more to do, many more problems to work on. Let’s all try to wake up the people we voted for to take care of our country.

Peaceful Protest in Nehalem, February 21, Saturday, noon to 2 PM. North County Resistance

Best,
Patty

We need blankets and towels.

And Animal Haven by the Sea, also located at the Church, needs kitty litter.

NBCS is always looking for donations for the following Personal Care items:
shampoo and baby shampoo, soap, toothpaste for adults and children, toothbrushes, personal wipes, deodorant, bar soap, etc.

Our drop off hours are Monday, Friday and Saturday 10 to 2; Wednesday 1 to 5. At our location, Nehalem Methodist Church.

For more information about our organization, visit our website: NehalemBayCS.org

Equal Opportunity Provider.

Thank You for Supporting Our Community.

On Saturday, more than fifty people gathered in Nehalem to participate in a protest organized by the North County Resistance. The group continues to demonstrate against a variety of issues, with each participant bringing their own concerns to the forefront.

This week, several topics have emerged among protesters:
• Controversial and racist imagery involving President and Michelle Obama shared by Trump.
• Claims that protesters are being financially compensated for their participation.
• Legal proceedings were launched against Senator Mark Kelly and others who disagree with the President.
• Efforts to relax regulations within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Threats directed toward Greenland.
• Calls for individual Americans to protect themselves from federal government overreach.
• The Pope’s announcement that he will not return to the United States for the remainder of the year.
• Ongoing threats from ICE that impact United States citizens.
• Confusion resulting from inconsistent messages from various branches of the U.S. Government.

These concerns represent just a portion of the issues being discussed, and the list continues to grow as the political climate evolves.

There is a noticeable increase in frustration among citizens regarding the policies enacted by the U.S. Government. A particular point of anxiety centers on the unpredictable presence of ICE teams. For example, ICE has appeared in Portland, Oregon, deploying a wide array of tactics, some of which have been questioned for their legality—against protest crowds. Despite public outcry, ICE has not been halted in its activities.

Participants are now questioning what might happen if ICE were to arrive in Nehalem or Manzanita and employ similar tactics against members of the North County Resistance. It is important to note that this group is committed to peaceful protest: they refrain from raising their voices, throwing objects, or shouting at those with opposing views. This situation raises a critical question for the community—would you stand up to defend the right to peaceful protest?

As I write I wonder if I am stirring up problems, certainly not what I want to do. If you think I am, please write and let me know what you are thinking.
Coastal City Governments are reacting to ICE. Check with your City to find out what their position is.

Our North County Resistance Group needs some specific volunteers with the March 28 No Kings event coming up. Our group plans on having an event on this day in Manzanita. Because our location we have some safety challenges. To detail, we need CROSSING GUARDS, SAFETY MARSHALLS, and some SET-UP AND TEAR DOWN help.

CROSSING GUARDS will be helping people to cross, at the crosswalk, Highway 101, this crosswalk is located between Hwy. 101 and Laneda Avenue. Another crossing point is between Manzanita Avenue and Hwy. 101. If this is something you might consider, please get in touch with me. I want to be sure you understand what this job entails. Crossing Guards make sure people can safely cross either Highway 101 or Manzanita Avenue. We will supply you with orange vests and pom poms for crossing. We need 8 CROSSING GUARDS.

We need 14 SAFETY MARSHALLS-
SAFETY MARSHALLS will be placed in areas of the protests to watch the crowds. You will be given an orange vest and a particular unit of people to watch. You will not carry any signs or banners as you are to be considered neutral if placed in any incident. Your job, which will be detailed more in the future, will be to calm down the situation.

SET-UP AND TEAR DOWN-We will be bringing 30 cones to the Event plus CAUTION tape. Cones are light, but their bases weigh 5-6 pounds. CAUTION tape will be placed between the cones. We will also have a couple of tables and tents which will need to be placed in certain areas. Cones will be placed from Manzanita Avenue, along Hwy. 101, down past the Big Wave Café.

All this is being done to keep people at the protest as safe as possible. Previous events have had people cross Hwy. 101 or go from one side of the street to the other, not realizing this might be dangerous. We cannot protect everyone but want to do the best we can.

Please contact me if you might be able to help with being a Crossing Guard, Safety Marshall, or help with the Set-up and Tear-down teams.

Apologize for this being so long,
Patty