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Club Manzanita Bait and Switch Part 2

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Submitted By: rkinor@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
What happened to the promise of building a facility that would provide adequate space needs for City staff? The City accepted its consultant’s recommendation on office space needs that concluded the Police Department’s existing space needs were 2,000 sq. ft. and its immediate space needs was 2,415 sq. ft.. The design submitted by the City for our Police Department will now require them to operate in a 1,586 sq. ft. building.

We were told that we would be getting a new City Hall and Police facility that “can accommodate 10 years of growth”‘. Our Officers will now be placed in a building that does not even provide enough space for their existing nor immediate needs let alone for needs 10 years from now.

What happened to the need to combine City Hall and the Police Department into one building for administrative and operational efficiency? A separate City Hall and Police buildings as has now been approved by the Planning Commission was an alternative concept proposed to the Council this past June as a more cost effective building option.

Under this manufactured building design, our Police Department would have had their own 2,232 sq. ft building and City Hall would have had 4,080 sq. ft. of meeting and office space. Both buildings were designed with solar capabilities and their price included all of the pre-wiring to accept solar roof panels. In addition, this option would have allowed the City to repair and remodel and use the Quonset Hut for a wide variety of community uses as well as emergency shelter and storage to be paid with money already available in the City’s Tourism Promotion and Facilities Fund.

This option would have saved approximately $2 – 2.5 million in total project costs, eliminated hundreds of thousands of dollars in consultant fees, completed construction earlier and lessened the amount of City debt for the construction loan. Even though citizens made clear that cost was their number one priority for this project, the Council declined to even consider this new build option.

The Police building is now designated as our Emergency Operation Center (EOC). In the event of a disaster where electrical power is lost, an EOC requires a source of power generation to function. This typically is provided by a permanently installed standby generator that is housed outside of or within the EOC. The plans submitted to the Planning Commission show neither.

The EVC claimed that they needed a dedicated space to serve as a command center for their volunteers in the event of a disaster. The EVC command center must be in the Police Building, but it does not show on the submitted plans.

For years now, the City has selected which of its consultant’s recommendations it would follow just as long as they were on the new build team of the Council’s choice. When City officials and their representatives thought it was expedient to make a commitment or offer a concept that they thought would gain public support for their desired new build option, it would do so.

The expensive consultant driven team presentations on this project are big on style but have fallen short on substance. How about just providing factual information, telling us what we are going to get and then following through on what we are told.

Randy Kugler

Watershed Council Annual Meeting and Year in Review Tonight! Jan 11th, 20204

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Submitted By: info@nehalemwatershed.org – Click to email about this post
Happy New Year!

On January 11th, 2024 (TONIGHT!) the Nehalem Bay Watershed Council will be hosting their Annual Meeting and the Year in Review.

The NBWC’s Annual Meeting will start at 5 pm. The Annual Meeting consists of board elections, selection of board officers, and the Annual Report. All members are welcome to attend to vote in board elections.

The Annual Report will be a summary of council activities in 2023 including progress reports on restoration designs, planting projects, and regional collaborations. There will also be announcements about upcoming events including the 2024 Nehalem Estuary Cleanup! It’s been a busy year for the council so we hope you’ll come early to learn about what we’ve been up to.
Both the Annual Meeting and Year in Review will be hosted at the NCRD in Nehalem. They will both also be accessible via Zoom and are free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/82636432692 or on the Faceboook event at www.facebook.com/nehalembaywc. You can also contact the watershed council at info@nehalemwatershed.org.

A recording of this presentation will also be posted on the NBWC’s YouTube channel with our other recorded presentations. Just search for “Nehalem Bay Watershed Council” on YouTube.
Event Information: This event is FREE and open to the public. Find more information on our speaker series and the links for access on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nehalembaywc).

Time & Agenda:
5:00 PM LNWC Annual Meeting
5:30 PM LNWC Year in Review
7:00 PM Adjourn

P.S. You’ll note a name change for the Watershed Council. We are now the Nehalem Bay Watershed Council instead of the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council. We think this will both clear up confusion among the community about which organization we are and what we do. Thank you to everyone for your years of support and we’re looking forward to continuing to provide habitat restoration services and advice to stakeholders throughout our basin!

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Submitted By: mmaginnis007@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Pine Grove members: potluck dinner on January 16 beginning at 5:30. We will be hearing about the current state of affairs in the three villages of Wheeler, Nehalem, and Manzanita.
Not a member? Join at the door for a mere $20/year ($40 for couples).
PLEASE RSVP to moranmem@gmail.com.

Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda in downtown Manzanita.

Fairwell Fest Returns July 19 to 21 2024

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Submitted By: DENIQUA_TURNER@hotmail.com – Click to email about this post
Fairwell Fest Returns July 19 to 21 2024

Music. Lots of it.

Say hello to 3 days, 3 stages, and 36+ performances highlighting the sounds of Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and Soul.

Refuel in between sets with delicious food and drink from Central Oregon’s favorite restaurants, breweries, and more! Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

high desert adventures

From the world class hiking and biking trails of the Cascades to the glistening waters of the Deschutes River, there are plenty of ways to explore the region during your stay in Central Oregon!

ultimate access & luxury perks

Take your FairWell Festival experience to the next level with our GA+, VIP, and Platinum Tickets. Enjoy prime views, exclusive lounges, luxury amenities and much more!

Lee Rocks Painting Party

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Submitted By: giashaw2002@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
Come join us for Lee Rocks Painting Party Sunday January 14th from 4-6 at NCRD kitchen.
We will gather to honor Lee and paint rocks with his name on one side and a small symbol of a heart, paw print or something similar on the other side.
When you do something that Lee would have done such as filling up the pet watering station or helping someone in need leave a Lee Rocks there.
If you find one you can pick it up and pass it on leaving it where you do the same.
We will have rocks and supplies available but feel free to bring rocks that are special to you to paint and if you have paint you would like to use feel free to bring that as well.
A huge thank you to NCRD for donating the use of their kitchen for this event, Lori Dillon for donating painting supplies and support, Ginger at North Fork for 53 for donating tea and this amazing community.
There will be tea and snacks. Feel free to bring a snack to share but not required.
We would like to have Lee Rocks available at various locations with signage and have future Lee rocks parties to keep the ripple effect that Lee made on this planet going strong.
Join the Lee Rocks painting Facebook group to post pictures of where you left rocks, submit virtual Lee rocks and to stay updated.
www.facebook.com/groups/875277327665120

Sending light and love

Exercise free

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Submitted By: dkpark@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
An Active 20 exercise bike by Schwinn in excellent condition except all the bells and whistles are gone. All the electronics have been removed because they no longer worked. In place is a simple control panel with a single switch and two lights. Push the switch up to increase resistance on the pedals, push down to decrease resistance. The top light indicates maximum resistance, the lower light indicates minimum resistance. This function works great, just no bells or whistles. Two C size batteries operate the motor that controls the resistance. The price is right; FREE! You load and haul.

503-939-3766

LETS GET PIE EYED

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Submitted By: hiway53guy@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
…Just kidding! there will be great coffee and tea
but no alcohol.

But DO mark your calandars forJanuary 27th!!
It’s time for the annual White Clover Grange pie auction and fundraiser to support and maintain our community venue. Doors open at 2:30 or so, festivities commence at 3:00 sharp, with ample parking for all.

Many folks in our tri village area (and beyond) have attended various events in our building, and now is YOUR opportunity to give back to our historical landmark…

There will be many pies made by some of our favorite local businesses (yum!), and also a large number of sweet and savory pies created and baked by our world renowned local bakers. Yours truly will be “pie eyeing” a gorgeous cheesecake adorned with a scrumptious Marion berry topping-
DOUBLE YUM!!!

Also, at the conclusion of the festivities, 29 “Feast Pies” will be served to all attendees with a dollop of fresh Tillamook Ice Cream, as a hearty Thank You for being with us at our gala event!! What fun!!

Come one, come all—an enjoyable opportunity to hang out with friends and neighbors to support and celebrate an important part of cultural and local history!!

Parent Pop In

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Submitted By: kestrel@buildyournestworkbook.com – Click to email about this post
Build Your Nest Parent Pop In:
Drop by anytime between 3-5pm

North Tillamook County Library
571 Laneda Manzanita, OR

Pregnant and postpartum (and beyond!) families welcome.

Meet other families, ask lactation questions, learn about the Postpartum Navigator Pilot Project. And! If you need a baby carrier, we have one waiting for you!

FREE!
www.buildyournestworkbook.com/milk-magic

www.buildyournestworkbook.com/navigation-for-parents

The Postpartum Navigator Pilot Project is funded through a partnership with Nurturely by a Ford Family Foundation grant, as well as the Community Resiliency and Trauma Informed Care Impact Fund through the Resilient Clatsop County Network.

WARNING Remote Job posting from Jan 7 may be scam

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
3 North Coast residents emailed us to say they believe the Remote Job posted by Drake Realty on Jan 7 is a scam. One called the company and they said they didn’t know about any post.

The post has been deleted.

Here is part of that post.
Submitted By: drakerealty.incorporated@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Drake Realty Inc. is growing dynamically and its formation is ongoing, at this particular moment we are expanding our business area and increasing the number of property units in our database. For this reason we are widening our network of real estate agents and need more representatives in our Account Department.

TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball FRIDAY January 19th 6-8PM

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Submitted By: christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community-

TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball is next Friday, January 19th, 6-8PM. FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS! Please send your teens in for some free fun!!!

This is a HUGGS sponsored event run on donations. Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, christy@cosmichealingnw.com for more info or to donate
Thank you!!

Art Class for Kids!

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Submitted By: tigrereeva@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello North Coast Community!
I am offering another series of Art Classes for the Winter-Spring term. Classes start Monday, January 22nd and Wednesday January 24th and will be held at the NCRD Kitchen Room from 4-5:30.
Mondays are 5-8 yr olds and Wednesdays are 9 and up. These age requirements are flexible and a bit of an experiment to see if there is interest in different age groups in our community. If one day works better than the other for your child please reach out and let me know and we can make it work!

For this series we will focus on fundamental skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Each week we will begin with drawing exercises to develop the building blocks of visual perception and organization. We will then progress into multimedia projects where the students will develop their own creative voice and freedom.

To receive more information and to register and reserve your child’s spot please email Reeva Wortel tigrereeva@gmail.com
or call/text (503) 816-1724

A bio about my background as an artist and a teacher:
Reeva Wortel is a contemporary artist, social worker, and teaching artist. Through portraiture, immersive installations, dance-theater, and multi-year community based art projects and murals, she has spent over 20 years exploring the depths of human complexity by utilizing her art, teaching, and social work to re-imagine the communities we live in toward a more just and equitable world.
In her experience as an arts educator Reeva Wortel has witnessed how the arts promote positive development in the academic, social, and emotional realms for all students. Wortel believes that when children engage in art projects they’re taught to tap into their innovative side, to think creatively, and out of the box and that this process inspires children, supporting them in all aspects of their lives.

Take the Oregon Residents Sentiment Survey

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Submitted By: industry@thepeoplescoast.com – Click to email about this post
The Travel Oregon Resident Sentiment Survey needs your feedback! The survey asks about residents’ perspective on tourism across the state, and the information will help shape the future of tourism in the communities represented. The short, anonymous survey is open until February 1, 2024, and respondents will be entered to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards.

We encourage you to take the survey before it closes on February 1, and sure it to other Oregon Coast residents.

Take the survey here: bit.ly/3NsbdYC

Thank you for your feedback!

North Coast Veteran for Peace Meeting

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Submitted By: briantjmcmahon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hey all

Just a reminder about the next Vets for Peace meeting.

Date – Thursday, January 11
Time. – 10:30 PST
Place. – Off Shore Grill in Manzanita

Can’t attend in person.
Join Veteran for Peace Zoom Meeting
us06web.zoom.us/j/89257402355?pwd=8Obsr1rG9BKqoLsvzKb4yLC5IWmqzu.1

Meeting ID: 892 5740 2355
Passcode: 103047

Everyone is welcome. You need not be a veteran to attend.

Brian

French toast this Saturday

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Submitted By: Jennie1550@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
Since the poster didn’t appear last night I’m attempting to add it twice tonight.

Nehalem Bay UMC Fellowship Hall on Saturday
January 13. 9:00-12:00

All proceeds will help the Nehalem Senior Lunches program continue to supply excellent meals to folks who can’t get out and about and to those who come on Thursday and Thursday for lunch and sociability.

Please stop by on Saturday morning and enjoy breakfast. $10 for adults. $5 for kids.

Auditions for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

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Submitted By: danyelle@thetenfifteentheater.com – Click to email about this post
Auditions for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
by Jim Cartwright
February 5th & 6th at 6:30pm

The Ten Fifteen Theater
1015 Commercial St – Astoria, OR
www.thetenfifteentheater.com/auditions

Director Edward James is looking for three male actors and three female actors ages 20-70 for the second show of Ten Fifteen’s 2024 season.

Bring your calendars and a list of all conflicts between February 11th and April 13th. Headshots and resumes are welcome, but not required.

Performances will run for three weekends between March 29th and April 13th, 2024.

If you wish to audition, but are unable to make the scheduled dates, please email the director at ejames1@charter.net to make an appointment.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors auditioning for the role of LV should be prepared to sing short impressions of two or more of these singers: Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minnelli, Barbara Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Gracie Fields, Dusty Springfield, Lulu. These may be performed A Capella or accompanied by music from smartphone.

The Cast:
LV (Little Voice): reclusive young woman who has a gift for vocal impressions
Mari: her man-hungry, overbearing mother
Sadie: Mari’s somewhat slow, admiring neighbor
Ray Say: ambitious talent promoter, ladies man
Boo: comic club owner (doubles as main phone installer)
Billy: shy phone installer, crushing on LV

About the Show: Little Voice is a sometimes grim, often hilarious fairy tale set in an English town in the eighties. It’s the story of a soft-spoken young woman who, after her father’s death, spends most of her time in her room listening to his collection of old records of famous female singers. Sometimes, she sings along. One night, dear lascivious mum drags home Ray Say, a talent promoter. He overhears LV singing faultless imitations of divas upstairs and sees a meal ticket. After considerable struggle, he manages to lure LV to a nightclub where shy LV sings, but only when the lights are out. More struggle and more singing ensue. Subplots play out. And in the end, LV finds her own glorious voice.

Wheeler Care Center LLC Special Meeting

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Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Nehalem Bay Health District’s
Special meeting of the Wheeler Care Center, LLC

Friday, January 12, 2024
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Nehalem Methodist Church and via Zoom

This meeting is open to the public and those interested can attend in person or via Zoom video conferencing.

For questions or other information: info@nehalembayhd.org

Join Zoom Meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/81123013787?pwd=TWg1VEpRTXNmN0l0bFlxQUJPSlBvQT09

Agenda

1) Call to order 1:00 pm

2) Review agenda/purpose of session 1:05 pm

3) Review of 2024 1:15 pm

4) Staffing strategies 1:45 pm

5) Care Center renovation 2:30 pm
• Specific tasks and assignments
• Timeline
• Next steps
• Discussion of new services, business lines strategy

6) Update of strategic plan scorecard 3:45 pm

7) Other items 4:15 pm

8) Adjourn 4:30 pm