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

Spring color supports local non-profit!
Looking for more color in your Spring yard or Spring pots? Friends of North County Recreation District (NCRD) has the perfect set of bulbs to accomplish this. This Saturday, October 7, Friends will be in downtown Manzanita selling bulbs next to the Manzanita Grocery & Deli. Starting shortly after 9 AM get down there to be the first in line for the best selection. If you would like a catalog of what is available emailed to you, contact Gail at gailmyoung@mac.com. Or call me, Patty, 503-368-6081, and I will help you with your order.
The last day for our fresh flower bouquet sales at the Deli will be this coming Saturday. Mother Nature has made it clear we cannot keep selling. We thank you all for supporting us through our bouquet season. We will be able to support programs and projects for NCRD into this next quarter. We are following up these bouquet sales with our spring blooming bulb sales. With each order you’ll get a free cup of coffee!
Speaking of coffee, did you know you can use coffee grounds in your garden by adding it to your compost or using it as fertilizer? You will find lots of information on this topic if you type “Using Coffee Grounds in your Garden” into your computer.
Again, many thanks for supporting Friends of North County Recreation District.

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

POSTED IN BEHALF OF DEBBIE CURLEY

I LOVE NCRD! That’s why I’m urging you to Vote Yes on the upcoming renewal of its 5-year tax Levy.

From the moment I walked into the doors of NCRD, I felt welcomed, included, and supported! My passion for fitness led me to join the center, but it’s been the members, staff, and the variety of programs that have kept me coming! The fitness and yoga instructors are top notch, and the classes offered are inclusive of all abilities, whether you’re young or wizened!

In addition to the classes and the fitness center, I’ve attended a number of fund raising and social events in the gym and in the various rooms that can be rented and used by the community. One of the attractions that draws me down the hall, is the art that adorns the walls of the River Room and the art room. The art is by local artists, and when the items are for sale, some or all of the proceeds benefit local programs or communities, so it’s a win win!

Another program that impressed me, and that I volunteer at, is the before and after school program, Playcare. Angie and her team assure a safe, well-supervised, stimulating environment for the children attending. This important program is offered at a fair price and there are scholarships for those families that need assistance. As a single mom, I know how much a program such as this was a life saver when I was raising my daughters!

While my participation and use of programs at NCRD has been limited to my personal interests, I’m very much aware of the Aquatics programs, the pre-school program that uses the space, and the many other services and programs that are offered at NCRD. I’m proud to be a member of this organization that provides so much to the community! Connection, Community, and Inclusivity are at the heart of this center.

Vote Yes for NCRD! No increase in taxes to you, and none of this goes to the funding of the new pool! This levy will assure that all programs, services, and operational costs can be covered! How has NCRD been part of your life and those around you? Let’s keep it going!

Debbie
Member, Volunteer, Friend of NCRD

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

POSTED IN BEHALF OF ED GALLAGHER

NCRD IS MORE THAN RECREATION!

Over the years, NCRD has responded with programs that enrich our community beyond recreation. NCRD operates a very popular childcare facility, adult activities (dance classes, fiber arts, book club), Forest to Sea Camp, the Performing Arts Center among others. The Performing Arts Center is a venue for a wide variety of events…musical concerts, Riverbend Players, lectures, Missoula Children’s theater, and more. This is not news to many of you who actively participate in both the recreation programs and the other opportunities that all make NCRD an important part of the life of our community. Please support NCRD’s upcoming vote to renew the five year operating levy.

Ed Gallagher

Submitted By: ben.killen.rosenberg@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

‘Smörgåsbord’ an exhibit of Monotypes/collage/watercolor works by Ben Killen Rosenberg, October 2023
Manzanita Public Library 571 Laneda Ave Manzanita, OR 97130
Hours Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday closed Closed daily for lunch 1-1:30pm 503 368 6665
Exhibit in 5 areas of library Children’s room, Hoffman room, Computer area, and Reading area. 16 works total

Submitted By: kchill295@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

NCRD promise to taxpayers.

Submitted By: onesmartwoman99@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

On January 30th 2023 this call for construction bids was posted on DJC Oregon:

TILLAMOOK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE REMODEL Bids due 1:00 pm, February 16, 2023 CALL FOR BIDS This project consists of remodeling two (2) spaces totaling one hundred sixty-six (166) square feet in the District Attorney’s office on the second floor of the Tillamook County Courthouse: an existing restroom to a new office and an existing office to a new office. Specifications and bid forms may be viewed at the Tillamook County Courthouse, Board of Commissioners’ Office, Attention: Isabel

You can read the notice here:
publicnotices.djcoregon.com/search/detail.aspx?detail=2473315

The Tillamook County website posted a notice of intent to award a contract to Columbia-Cascade Construction, Inc. in the amount of $337,600 for the project listed above. It was item #5 of the board meeting agenda meant to be voted on by Tillamook County Commissioners at the Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 4th at 9am, at the Tillamook County Courthouse.

You can read the notice of intent here:
www.co.tillamook.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/board_of_county_commissioners/meeting/87594/noita_cfb_da_remodel.pdf

As of Monday, October 2nd, this agenda item has been postponed per an email memo issued by Debi Garland (Board Assistant) to staff. (Perhaps because of my previous post alerting the community to this issue?)

No more information has been issued by Tillamook County staff at this time.

If you would like more information about this issue you can contact these people:

Rachel Hagerty, Chief of Staff.
email: rhagerty@co.tillamook.or.us

Isabel Gilda, email: igilda@co.tillamook.or.us

Erin Skaar, Chair Tillamook County Board of Commissioners. email: eskaar@co.tillamook.or.us

Mary Faith Bell, Vice-Chair Tillamook County Board of Commissioners. email: mfbell@co.tillamook.or.us

David Yamamoto, Commissioner Tillamook County Board of Commissioners. email: dyamamoto@tillamook.or.us

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

Dear Community Members,

I am writing to express my support for the NCRD and its upcoming five-year levy, which will be on this November’s ballot. I have witnessed the invaluable contributions the NCRD has made to our region, and believe renewing this levy is essential to ensuring the continued success and growth of our community.

NCRD plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for residents of our region. Through its numerous programs and facilities, NCRD promotes physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connections among individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Their commitment to fostering a healthy and vibrant community is unwavering, and it is evident in the positive impact they have had on generations of students.

NCRD does incredible work when creating and coordinating student programming. From after school activities, swimming for students at Nehalem Elementary, and hosting summer opportunities like the Missoula Children’s Theatre, NCRD works well with community partners to provide amazing experiences for Neah-Kah-Nie students. These programs not only keep our youth engaged and active but also provide them with opportunities to learn important life skills and values.

I urge you to join me in supporting the NCRD levy renewal in this November’s election. By voting in favor of this levy, we can ensure that NCRD continues to provide the vital services and programs that make our community a better place to live, work, and play.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tyler Reed
Superintendent of Neahkahnie School District

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

POSTED IN BEHALF OF DIANNE BLOOM

Dear Fellow North County Residents,

Vote Yes for NCRD. The question is, what is YES ?

YES is Daycare for children, after school care for kids of working parents and summer camps and activities for all our youth. NCRD also rents space to a preschool.

Yes is the owner, manager and caretaker for the Rex Champ Ball Field next to the Manzanita Light house.

Yes is the owner, manager and Caretaker for our Pickle Ball Courts.

YES is the Performing Arts Center for North County. With tremendous community support, an old school auditorium that was used for storage was turned into a first class performing arts center that brings music and talent to our community. It also gives local talent a wonderful stage on which to perform.

Yes is a Fitness center which offers:
Classes such as Spinning, Pilates, Tone and Sculpt, Functional Fitness for Seniors, Tai Chi, Stretch and Balance, Cuban Salsa, 8 different types of Yoga classes and much more. A strength training room, a cardio room and a stretch room.

Yes is the Aquatics Center which offers recreation and open swim, an American Red Cross certified learn-to-swim school program, lap swimming, aqua aerobics, water walking and more.

Yes is Activities for Adults such as Fiber Arts Group, Book Club, Artists Group, Field trips, outings and events.

Yes is scholarships available for any and all programs for those needing financial assistance.

Yes is the support NCRD gives all of North County by providing space for activities such as Flu/COVID immunization clinics, private functions such as the MuddNick Dinner and is available to all for rent, if a larger space is needed.

YES will not–will NOT–increase taxes. The tax rate remains the same. It is exactly what it was 5 years, 10 years and 15 years ago.

Yes is NOT for the new pool. The funding for the Pool is completely separate from funds raised by this Vote.

Yes is for all the above programs and operational costs.

Vote YES for the NCRD 5-year Tax Levy, our community can not afford to lose current programs and classes at NCRD.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianne R Bloom
Nehalem Resident