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Submitted By: thebutlerdiditatcannonbeach@hotmail.com – Click to email about this post

Looking to Hire Salesperson For Cannon Beach Antique Store
We do like very talkative friendly people! Working with people, opening show cases very general sales work. You do not need an education in Antiques we will train. You must be able to pass Security Background Check. 2=3 Days a week Starting Pay 14.50 Hr

Submitted By: capekiwanda@protonmail.com – Click to email about this post

I spoke with Senator Weber for an hour and a half several months ago. We discussed the gas tax issue, Rep. Javadi, and other concerns. Not only is the gas tax set to increase, but so are registration and title fees for vehicles, which are already high. My parents grew up during the Great Depression, so I learned early on to live within my means. We taught our children the same values—to be responsible, yet generous in spirit and willing to help family and neighbors whenever possible.
One issue emerging nationwide is widespread fraud—money laundering and the mishandling of taxpayer funds. Too many nonprofits and NGOs that receive substantial federal and state grants abuse that privilege. It’s frustrating when people dismiss these losses as trivial, but it all adds up. We heard similar arguments in recent years about raising the excise tax in the Nestucca Valley School District. These increases, combined with local property taxes and high state taxes, contribute to the escalating cost of living. Many in our community, including us, are on fixed incomes. Countless others are struggling, living on credit, and trying not to rely on government assistance.
My husband and I became involved when Pacific City’s water/sewer board proposed building an oversized treatment plant. Many ratepayers were already struggling, and we stood up for them. Some board members had clear conflicts of interest, working for Mary Jones and Jeff Schoens—developers who would benefit from a larger plant. The board falsely claimed that more users would lower costs for everyone, and that it was illegal to charge developers buy-in fees. We showed them the relevant ORS law, but they admitted they simply made more money charging homeowners than developers—and ignored the law. Increased fees and taxes will only further burden hardworking, taxpaying residents. Our Oregon taxes are already exorbitant, and government waste is rampant.
I asked Senator Weber why the Oregon Department of Transportation hasn’t been audited to account for all the money it spends. She said they claimed the records are no longer available. Meanwhile, the slide on Hwy 6 was repaired in record time by a private contractor—proof that efficiency is possible. In contrast, we often see Department of Transportation crews with a dozen workers, but only a few actually working. No private business could survive with such inefficiency.
Until we demand fiscal responsibility, our tax dollars will continue to be misused and fall into the hands of the corrupt. Inflation and rising costs are hurting everyone, which is why people across party lines are coming together. Rep. Javadi, who is well off, seems out of touch with the struggles of everyday people in our county. Seniors like us, and many others, are on fixed incomes. Many residents must drive long distances and simply can’t afford to keep paying more. We shouldn’t have to, if only government practiced transparency and accountability. We’re tired of scare tactics, and grateful that many people haven’t bought into them.
People from both sides of the political spectrum are voting NO. The waste in our state is staggering. I recently learned that during COVID, we spent $19,000 per homeless person—but now, that figure is up to $95,000 per person, more than most people ever earn. Who is really benefiting from this spending? The level of money laundering we’ve seen nationwide raises real concerns.
Our state government’s spending is out of control, and our leaders are failing to be good stewards of taxpayer money. For these reasons, we are VOTING NO on Measure 120, which will raise gas prices and vehicle fees even further.
Robin, Pacific City

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

YES,

THE DROP BOX IS NOW IN FRONT OF CITY HALL. IT IS A NEW BOX AND A BIT DIFFICULT TO USE. IT IS BLUE AND OFF THE PARKING LOT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING…

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

Hello BBQ community,
I’m in the midst of writing a book, and am looking for a place to rent that is quiet, bright, and beautiful, supportive of sustained contemplation. I’m flexible about size and location (doesn’t even have to be on the coast), though I strongly prefer a place on the ground floor, with an outside sitting area. Furnished or unfurnished could work. I’m in my 60s, very responsible, take good care of places I live, no drama. I’d prefer a long-term open-ended time frame, but will consider shorter possibilities. Proximity to horses and/or a piano a plus! And I’m happy to do gardening or other outdoor work.
Many thanks, Nancy Grace (413) 270-2689, ngrace43@protonmail.com

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

Apologizing if the formatting fails here. There is already enough in our way. Hope you can hear
this whispered yes.

Visions

In an old cabin

some scarlet wine

in a candlelit glass.

Letting go, immersed

in the warmth

of a cast iron hearth,

one will easily drift.

Visions may come.

And if you are ever

on a mountain path,

stop and rest.

Taste the rain

on a summer’s dust.

In the early twilight,

bow to the horizon.

Over rounded buttes

and ridge line breaks,

lightning can move

in an amethyst sky.

Silence will come

soon enough.

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

one member of the family has and still has dental surgery in Beaverton and driving back at times is not recommended
So we heard form others about the safe cab driver and owner Daniel PACIFIC TAXI He has helped some without car for their shopping and often takes people to portland airport .
he is very kind and helpful call
Daniel 503 812 80 41

grateful is Corinna and family
cbbcalm@gmail.com

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

In the upcoming Tillamook county election, Alex Hamalian is running for circuit court judge. In my opinion he is unfit to be a judge. I’ve known Alex for 43 years and managed a large remodel on one of his many houses. From personal experience I have found Alex to be dishonest, unethical,  and takes advantage of people. These are not qualities that make a good judge.
I could give a much longer list of reasons why he should not be sitting in judgement of others. I am a democrat but definitely will not be voting for him just because he is running as a democrat.   
    

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

Please join me in voting YES on Measure 120, the gas tax measure.

Yes, it’s going to cost us more—with my calculations about a latte a month. (see math below) Surely, we can afford that and that our roads are worth it!

I doubt anyone would argue that the roads here on the North Coast and on Highways 26 and 6 need repair. In many places they are in bad shape and that’s not even considering the battering our winter storms give them. Deferment of maintenance and emergency repairs are much more expensive than regular maintenance.

We absolutely need good roads for local’s daily business and for visitors to get here. Tourism is our economy.

In the Voter’s Pamphlet there are many arguments against Measure 120. Most if not all, seem only to focus on their pride in getting the measure on the ballot and on the horrors of a tax increase. I did not see anything about their solution on how to fix the roads. As I understand it, right now all the money for road repair comes from the gas tax. With the advent of electric cars and the reduction in gallons of gas sold, I hope that there is serious solution seeking for other forms of revenue for our roads.

But that is in the future and I am willing right now to pay $7 a month extra to help keep our roads in drivable conditions.

Here is my math:
Tax increase is $.06 per gallon. Every 100 gallons cost us an extra $6.00. Let’s say your car gets 25 miles to the gallon. That means you can drive 2500 miles on that $6.00. Now let’s say you drive 25000 miles a year. That will cost you an extra $60 a year or $5 a month. And a lot of cars get much better gas mileage so that means they pay even less.

Passenger car registration is increasing $42, which is good for 2 years. That will cost us another $24 per year, or $2 a month.

The title increase is more (for many vehicles it goes from $77 to $216) and even though the payroll tax is doubling, the doubling is from 1/10 of a percent to 2/10 of a percent.

I would rather spend my $7 extra dollars a month on our roads than on a latte. (And to support our local coffee shop I will also buy that latte once in while!)

Please vote YES on Measure 120.
Barbara McLaughlin
Nehalem

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

“There once was a lady named Kotek
Who greatly taxed my paycheck
She raised my gas taxes and DMV fees
Brought me finally to my knees.

My friends said they can’t take it anymo’
So, they moved to Nevada, Texas and Idaho,
I’d join, but I’ simply all out of luck
Cuz I can’t afford gas for my U-Haul truck.”

from tax payers association of Oregon

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

Dear Friends,

A very strange sight met a few of the early arrivers at last week’s North County Peaceful Protesters event. A dead coyote was at the base of a sign for the Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale. I don’t want to read too much into this. Perhaps I’ll just leave it at that.

There were 40 of us at the Peaceful Protest. It was quite warm, but we had a cool breeze that kept us from feeling the heat. It was a beautiful day. We were well received by the people passing by with lots of honks and waves. We feel our demonstration is attracting more positive responses as each week goes by. It is difficult to attach this positivity to one of our President’s actions as action tends to change every week and sometimes more often than that. Now it seems we are back to wanting Greenland again.

Freedom of speech, our veterans cause, fascism, voting rights, the war, Ukraine vs. Russia, immigrant rights, LBGT, and the inability of our elected leaders to take back our government are just a few of the problems we have with the US Government.

We are a friendly group of people who would love for you to come a join us. At this point we are not seeing any rain in the forecast. Bring your water, your sun hat, a chair, and good spirits and join us this coming Saturday, May 9th, from noon to 2 PM. We’ve had some awfully good cookies people have given us over the past couple of weeks. Now who doesn’t want a good home-made cookie? And this past week we were served some excellent ice cream from buttercup!

Thanks,
Patty Rinehart