The Local Option Tax for NCRD is not about the pool, it is about PEOPLE!
It is about a community that puts the value and quality of people’s lives over the costs of ordinary things. It is above all about a community history of demonstrated commitment to enhance its children’s quality of life through providing opportunities for growth and learning that is available in few other communities. It is about providing a means for its older citizens to confront their twilight years in such a way that ensures the dignity of the individual and their ability to not be a burden to their family, friends or society by maintaining their health both physically and mentally. It is about the constructive and creative courses provided by the NCRD Staff and Volunteers who maintain stewardship in all our behalf.
It is also about setting an example for our children of how important it is for each succeeding generation to renew their commitment to their community by providing the means for all us to grow and prosper, not just as individuals but as an extended family who recognize and maintain their commitment to each other.
NCRD is mute but eloquent testimony as to who we are, what we believe in and what distinguishes us from others – our demonstrated commitment to each other. NCRD helps make us who we are.
I encourage you to vote YES for the NCRD Option Tax.
Jack Bloom
NCRD Board Member
6 shows only; great seats are still available; get your tickets here: www.RiverbendPlayers.org
Patrick first brought his passion and set design talents to the NCRD Performing Arts Center stage in 2021’s productions of STEEL MAGNOLIAS and has served as Set Designer for all Riverbend Players shows since. Patrick and his husband Frank have 2 young daughters, are the owners of Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery in Nehalem, and Patrick is the art teacher at Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School.
FRANKENSTEIN: THE RADIO PLAY is a chilling adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, brought to life through the power of sound and performance from the golden age of radio.
Join Captain Robert Walton and his crew as they become caught up in the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who creates a living being out of dead flesh.
But when the creature is rejected by its creator and the world, it sets out on a path of revenge that will bring death and destruction to all who cross it.
This radio play is full of suspense, horror, and thought-provoking themes. It is a must-see for fans of classic literature and vintage radio drama.
Directed by Julee Ward
Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
Rated PG for Violence: Parental Guidance Suggested
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Forever in the Commons
“Until we disarm our hearts,
the war will never stop.”
Author Unknown
I have walked down many steps
into rooms where their harnesses
hung, motionless and deeply stained.
I will not forget these memorials
to slow torture, nor listen to the
repeating lies honoring the young
soldiers marketing their righteous
death. We have seen the endless
diaspora and still hear those voices,
voices that were lost, disappeared
for their simplicity and common
sense. Remembering, let us now
welcome all the ancient fears,
awakening to take on the radical
work, the difficult healing to abandon
hate. As this is done, a day will come
when we shall no longer run from
the roots of war, turning away
from what will always be true:
We can open our eyes and see.
I met the book’s author David Barsamian at the Hoffman Center years back, during his Targeting Iran book tour. We managed to make a film about it. I interviewed David in Chuck’s living room.
Israel at war: 400 Hamas fighters crossed the border unnoticed, and it’s being called a ‘colossal intelligence failure’. 9/11 was also called a ‘colossal intelligence failure’.
Bibi (a Yale? Harvard? grad, can’t recall) has long wanted to attack Iran, he has been in and out of power lately, near his end it seems, and he has now vowed to ‘transform the Middle East’. (Well, HE won’t be doing anything, but lots of soldiers and civilians will die as ‘he’ ‘transforms the Middle East.’
The New York Times, citing ‘anonymous sources’ tells us Iran backed the Hamas attack. Hamas says that isn’t true. It wouldn’t make sense to me that Iran would back this attack at this time. And I remember the New York Times and Judith Miller telling us that Iraq had acquired weapons of mass destruction, which was a Dick Cheney fake intel thing, him working with Italian intel, and total bullshit.
Colon Powell pushed this Iraq lie in front of the world, at the U.N. But now he himself has died from a weapon of mass destruction. (covid)
An Israeli border guard said yesterday, I was told, something like “we see every bird that flies across the border; we can see a cockroach walk across the border. How did 400 Hamas terrorists come across unnoticed?”
The Mossad is known as the most competent intelligence agency in the world, often working with MI6 and the CIA. The GPS you use to drive? Originally Israeli intel tech, tracking ‘terrorists’ or whatever.
Russia is allied with Iran. Big time. Syria (secular, has significant Christian population) is allied with Russia too. Putin has been keeping America at bay for ten years or more, stopping us from attacking those two countries, that must be pissing the war pigs off. Seems to me World War Woke (Putin is a transphobe!) is finally, as was expected, metastasizing into World War Three.
Targeting Iran:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAP74hAOx10
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RIVERBEND PLAYERS NEAH-KAH-NIE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND!
Be sure to get your raffle tickets in the lobby of the NCRD Performing Arts Center during all performances of FRANKENSTEIN: THE RADIO PLAY!
Grand Prize #1 is a VIP GOLDEN PASS for our 2024 Season that will put you in the front row for all four shows!
Grand Prize #2 is the 51″ tall outdoor holiday light decoration featuring the Leg Lamp from A CHRISTMAS STORY. A $400 value, graciously donated by Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery in Nehalem.
Additional giveaways for each performance include tickets for A CHRISTMAS STORY in December.
Tickets are available for FRANKENSTEIN: THE RADIO PLAY and A CHRISTMAS STORY at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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6 shows only; great seats are still available; get your tickets here: www.RiverbendPlayers.org
Stephen is thrilled to be back on stage portraying “The Creature.” He enjoys traveling with his wife Apryl, playing with his dog and cat, gardening, and canoeing on nearby rivers and lakes when he’s not teaching drama classes and directing plays at Neah-Kah-Nie High School. Stephen lives in Manzanita and is a member of the Riverbend Players’ board of directors.
FRANKENSTEIN: THE RADIO PLAY is a chilling adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, brought to life through the power of sound and performance from the golden age of radio.
Join Captain Robert Walton and his crew as they become caught up in the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who creates a living being out of dead flesh.
But when the creature is rejected by its creator and the world, it sets out on a path of revenge that will bring death and destruction to all who cross it.
This radio play is full of suspense, horror, and thought-provoking themes. It is a must-see for fans of classic literature and vintage radio drama.
Directed by Julee Ward
Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
Rated PG for Violence: Parental Guidance Suggested
Apparently referring to the Covid-19 vaccine:
“There have been 4-million adverse reactions to this 3-year old junk, according the World Health Organization. Yet only 15,000 adverse reactions to the tetanus vaccine, since 1968!!!!!!!!!!”
According to the WHO database which can be found and accessed here, www.vigiaccess.org/, there are currently 5,192,490 reports of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) related to the Covid-19 vaccine. Besides getting the numbers wrong, there are several reasons this post is misleading:
-These are reports of potential side effects which do not indicate or confirm a causal link.
-The total number of reports represents the combination of the members of the WHO Program for International Drug Monitoring, whose methodology varies. In the US for example, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is co-managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/monitoring/vaers/index.html
-VAERS reports are submitted by anyone and sometimes lack details or contain errors.
-VAERS accepts all reports of adverse events following vaccination without judging whether the vaccine caused the adverse health event. Some reports to VAERS might represent true vaccine reactions, and others might be coincidental adverse health events not related to vaccination at all. Here is a link to a good explanation between side effects and adverse reactions. www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/sideeffects/index.html
-The number of reports submitted to VAERS may increase in response to media attention and increased public awareness.
Simply listing a large number cannot lead to any meaningful conclusions regarding this dataset. Although it should be noted that at least 13,513,017,637 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered world-wide. Understanding the difference between cause and correlation is absolutely fundamental to interpreting this type of statistical information. covid19.who.int/?mapFilter=vaccinations
“…and news from the World Economic Forum’s fascistic outpost in KKKanada, where 74% of the triple vaccinated (huh? who the hell would…three times even…whaaaat????????) now have VAIDS.”
This is one of the easy ones, hint: VAIDS doesn’t exist and the source (The People’s Voice) is comedy at best.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/canadian-triple-vaccinated-people-have-vaids/
Regarding the covid-19 pandemic, I hope there are a few things we can all agree on. No organization or individual had all the answers or performed perfectly all the time; mistakes were made, but when it comes to infectious disease we’re all in this together. I believe public health policy does need to be openly debated, and should never be conducted by for-profit entities behind closed doors. Misinformation will not help open that process in any way.
-Hank Tallman
On April 13th, 2023 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will be hosting their regular board meeting and a presentation w/ Brilyn Brecka, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife North Coast Beaver Conservation Biologist.
The LNWC’s Board Meeting will start at 5 pm. The board meeting will include regular council business including reports on fiscal status, organizational health projects, and a discussion of ongoing and upcoming LNWC projects. The public is welcome to join us and learn more about how the Watershed Council operates and what we do.
Brilyn Brecka’s presentation will begin at 7 pm. Tune in to this presentation by Brilyn Brecka, a beaver biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, to learn how intertwined the lives of beavers and salmon are. For thousands of years, beavers and salmon have co-evolved, creating a relationship between the two species that generate several important benefits to salmon restoration and recovery in coastal systems. Consequently, restoration projects that focus on creating and maintaining beaver and beaver-modified habitats can have a trickle-down effect on salmon populations, not to mention other benefits to both humans and the environment.
Brilyn Brecka is the Beaver Conservation Biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in the North Coast. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Management, and she integrates her passions for habitat restoration, ecosystem-based management, and wildlife into her everyday work with beavers in Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and reading.
Both the Board Meeting and this presentation will be hosted on Zoom and are free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/82002702767 or on the Faceboook event at www.facebook.com/lnwc1. You can also contact the watershed council at info@nehalemwatershed.org. A recording of this presentation will also be posted on the LNWC’s YouTube channel with our other recorded presentations. Just search for “Lower Nehalem 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/lnwc1).
Time & Agenda:
5:00 PM LNWC Board Meeting
7:00 PM Living and Working with Beavers for Salmon w/ Brilyn Brecka, ODFW
8:30 PM Adjourn
$5 for a 5 gallon bucket. Email, call or text me to set up a time to pick up on the Dirty Bird’s lot (corner of Divison and Manzanita in Manzanita).
If you have been grabbing compost and need to pay, please call or text me 503-438-8171 to arrange a time to meet or Venmo payment to @kelleymerle
Worm Castings
Our worm casting harvest session went swimmingly and we have some delicious nuggets of goodness for you to add as a top dressing to your garden. Top dressing refers to the application of worm castings right on top of the soil. Just sprinkle a handful right where the roots go into the ground (about a 1/2″ 2-3x a year is sufficient). Then, the nutrients filter down with the water and feed the plant. This is the easiest way to apply worm castings as it requires no measuring or mixing. This can be done 2-3 times a year in spring, summer and fall.
You can also use worm castings in your container plants and indoor plants. Using worm castings for container and indoor plants can reduce the amount of time you need to water it, which also lowers your risk of root rot.
Purchase Worm Castings
Worm castings are $15 for a large grocery bag and includes some worms:-) ONLY 4 bags left!
Adding your Food Scraps to the Community Worm Bins
Please keep adding your food scraps to our worm bins (and email, call or text to let me know you are using them so I can keep track:-). And please remember to cut things up as small as possible and remove any plastic and stickers (this is our biggest challenge so far:-). We may need to build another worm bin so as to not overwhelm the worms, but so far they seem happy. I will be monitoring them throughout the winter and will keep you posted as the days get colder.
Setting up a Worm System at Home
If you are interested in getting set up at home, I can help you. They are very easy to use. Just email, call or text and I’ll set up a time to meet with you.
I hope you are all having a wonderful fall and I look forward to seeing you around the towns.
Much love,
Kelley
503-438-8171
“If you bring the fullness of your attention to the most ordinary gesture, it becomes extraordinary.”
~Barbara Dilley, Creator of CDP
Starting Thursday October 12th
At the White Clover Grange on HWY 53
Doors open at 6:00 PM for warmup/setup
6:30 PM – opening circle/dance practice
8:00 PM – closing circle
$10 – $20 cash check or venmo-paypal
(CDP is not suited for our kiddo dance friends)
Dance Etiquette/Tips:
● Bring cushion or blanket, water bottle and layers
● Bring kindness and respect for yourself and others and your willingness to explore and to dive into the ecstasy of spirit available through movement.
● No outside shoes on the dance floor if possible (dirty floors aren’t fun to roll around on)
● Please no strong scents.
● We are encouraging everyone to be mindful of each other’s safety and health and stay home if you are not feeling well, or have been exposed to someone sick. Follow your own judgment on whether to wear a mask or not.
Our dance community dances together every Thursday!
CDP will be held every 2nd Thursday.
…Hope to dance with you soon
Hi, My Fellow Community Members,
I am asking you to vote “Yes” on the 5-year Optional Tax Levy for General Operations for North County Recreation District (NCRD) in November. This funding is essential to continue the ongoing programs and offerings such as: Elementary School Swim Program, Childcare, Aquatic/Therapy classes, Fitness Center/Classes, Youth Sports/Camps, Adult Activities, and the Performing Arts Center.
The core of NCRD is the Elementary School Swim Program which is almost a century old. An estimated 12,000 children have been educated in this program and of those children there is no known drowning. This is priceless!
I believe our Community acknowledged the value of these services 5 years ago when the 5 Year Optional tax levy passed by 72.9% – a remarkable number! The Voters spoke resoundingly then, and I again ask for your passionate support this November. The tax rate is the same.
NCRD is an award-winning organization. In 2021, NCRD received the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) Outstanding Program Award. The current Executive Director, Barbara McCann, received SDAO’s 2021 Outstanding Special District Service Award. These awards reflect that NCRD is a proven leader of Oregon’s 1,000 special districts. NCRD is a vital resource for North Tillamook County contributing to the wellness, quality of life, and economic vitality of the region.
PLEASE vote YES on the 5-year Optional Tax Levy for General Operations for NCRD!
Thank You!
Mary Gallagher
Nehalem
Currently accepting new clients for Fall & Winter!
Service area: Cannon Beach to Tillamook
Licensed & Insured
Pressure Washing Services Include:
• Driveways
• Walkways
• Sidewalks
• Decks
• Roofs
• Windows
• Gutters
Contact info:
Sebastian Saucedo
(503)-440-3417
To my fellow community members:
I am writing to encourage you to join me in supporting North County Recreation District (NCRD) with a YES vote in the November 7, 2023 Election. Approving the Tax Levy for General Operations at NCRD will ensure operations of this important community resource for another five years.
When I moved to North Tillamook County several years ago, NCRD was one of the first community resources I discovered, and I became a member right away. I visit the fitness center regularly each week and have taken an assortment of fitness classes over the years.
I have also attended and appreciated a variety of shows at the NCRD Performing Arts Center (PAC), a remarkable venue for a small coastal community like ours. One of the highlights each year is NCRD’s support for, and collaboration with, the Missoula Children’s Theater. This partnership (which also includes NKN School District and other community organizations) offers young people in our community an opportunity to participate in a week-long theater camp that culminates with a delightful performance for the community at the Performing Arts Center.
I am writing this letter as a community member, but as CEO of Nehalem Bay Health Center (formerly Rinehart Clinic) I have additional insights into NCRD as a community partner. For many years, NCRD has helped support the clinic’s wellness programming by coordinating with our wellness staff on a grant-funded Prescriptions for Physical Activity program. The NCRD staff has also worked with Nehalem Bay Health Center to collaborate on wellness classes for patients.
The variety of programming available at NCRD reaches all ages and the facility provides an opportunity for social gatherings that help build community. From art shows and community theater to spin classes and swimming, there’s something for almost everyone at NCRD. Please join me in supporting this important community resource with your YES vote in the November election.
Sincerely,
Gail Nelson
Wheeler
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