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Submitted By: hiway53guy@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Do you have trees damaged or blow over from our most recent wind event?
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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Thank you to the Lower Nehalem Community Trust, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council and Heart of Cartm for their collaboration on another bi-annual Nehalem Bay Estuary Clean Up!
And this year, Hoffman Center Clay Studio was also a collaborator. (Let’s take back that word.) Volunteers from the Clay Studio hand made LOTS of beautiful soup cups to be given to the clean up volunteers TO KEEP after they ate the delicious soup and bread provided by Wild,  Manzanita Deli and Wolf Moon.

What a lovely surprise!

Love this community!

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

Here’s the latest installment of the Oregon Journalism Project investigation into the problems that have the state’s K-12 rated near last in key areas of performance. Worth a read, here’s the lede:

“Today, only 40.3% of Oregon third graders are proficient in reading, as measured by state tests. Green says his group’s success contributed to what he concedes is a statewide disgrace.

“The governor could spark a turnaround, Green insists, if she did one thing: issue an executive order that every new Oregon elementary teacher must pass a standalone exam in the science of reading. Nearly 20 states require such a test for teachers, including Colorado, Louisiana, California, and Mississippi—and all of them have higher reading scores than Oregon.”

www.oregonjournalismproject.org/unprepared-broken-pipeline-oregon-teacher-school-online-jim-green-kotek-fail-reading

Gene Dieken

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

Dear Friends,

Growing and learning is what we’d all think we are about. I must tell you growing and learning this past week, for me, was not where I was. For most of the week I’d had a gut ache that was soothed somewhat by homemade ginger tea. But this past week was not very productive for me. Thank goodness to my sister and my brother who also live here. They helped.
At today’s protest in Nehalem, we had a fellow, who parked wonky in the parking lot-which told me he wasn’t there to stay. But anyway, this fellow started asking questions about why we were there and what we were doing. I immediately became annoyed, although he wasn’t talking to me. So, then I must ask why I was annoyed. Weren’t we doing enough by being out protesting rain or shine (and would he have gotten out of his car if it was raining cats and dogs)? He asked us where our petitions were and who we were writing to. Thoughts in my head said we are a dedicated group, probably 45 people showed up this Saturday. There are 3 people taking care of getting everyone together each week and having signs for everyone, not to mention the two people who supply coffee and pastry each week. Do we need more people to help and what would we ask them to do? I mean don’t we always need more chocolate cookies.
What I would ask someone to do at each protest is to go through the crowd with paper and pen and get new email addresses. We would use these addresses to let people know when we are having protests and if we need help with these protests. Perhaps this list would have a notation about if these people were willing to do more. We have a list but am sure there are people coming who are not on this list. This would take one person with a clipboard and a pen to each of our protests. If you can’t make it then perhaps you have a person who can. This would be a huge help. If you come from a background with public media, what can you provide to us to get the word out about our local protests. Who should we be contacting and their contact information. Your input would be so helpful. We know not everyone is going to publish what we put out, but a few more outlets would be more than what we have now. I know people who are supporting Veterans are coming to the protests-what do you want? Put this in the form of a petition and have someone for us or you to send it to. The list goes on and on of where we can make a difference and how we can help. But we need your help-we need you to volunteer your time. We would ask you to stand up and say- “If you need something, I can do it.”. And yes, we are all probably busy with family, the yard, and other interests in the community. But I think we can contribute to this Resistance even if we don’t show up for the Peaceful Protests and especially if we do.
If you are at a protest, or wanting to be at a protest, what can you do to help us. To be blunt, how can we use you to help North County Resistance to change the direction our country is taking? We need you all even if you can’t come to a protest. Contact me please.
At this next North County Resistance Protest I am going to ask each of you to bring me your thoughts of your personal moments. I can get them at the protest, or have you dictate them to me. It is always a great experience for me to know what you are thinking. Maybe someone besides me can help with this.
And remember we are also wanting to help our two local organizations, the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services. Our North County Protest wants to support both these organizations as they are so important in our communities.
Please respond when you can. Let us know what we can do and what you want us to do.
Thanks,
Patty

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

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Cheers!
LINK – https://youtu.be/TTnHMduSUbI

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

Two countries with nuclear weapons attacked a country with no nuclear weapons – and the country with no nuclear weapons is winning!
I am not an advocate of nuclear weapons. I certainly do not want to see a nuclear war ever again.
Why are we at war? We are at war because Israel wanted the US to attack Iran and so the US did.????? And that was one of the biggest military mistakes this country has made which no doubt will go down in history. So many unknown repercussions! I have nothing against the people of Israel, unfortunately they have a very bad leader which they don’t like, but it seems they can do nothing about changing their leadership.
Even though no pictures of the damage in Iran are allowed out of the country – I did see a lot of damage from some web page that got photos out – lots of damage to Israel.

So where do we go now? Iran has made a list of negotiating points and I think our leadership should sit down at the negotiating table and negotiate. There is no other way except to either continue this war with boots on the ground or the very unspeakable use of the big bomb.

I don’t like what Iran does to its people but I am so impressed with their response to this illegal attack from our government.
If IRAN had a nuclear weapon, this war would have never taken place. A nuclear weapon is a deterrent to being attacked. The Iranians have never started a war with anyone – they basically have had border skirmishes and thats all.

The US tried regime change in IRAN in 1953, the effects which got the present severe religious Ayatollah regime in place. This is just like the Democrats being responsible for getting Donald Trump elected by not letting the Democrats elect the person they wanted in 2016! UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES!

Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

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The “SAVE America Act” is not getting much attention in the news, even though it’s of utmost importance to the president. My guess, it doesn’t have the attention grabbing urgency of war, nor is it easy to recognize as a threat to us. It very much is though, and The Guardian just published an article explaining why. Note: they do have a strong bias to the left, but I think this article explaining the bill and its potential impact is fair and accurate. The section “Could it actually pass?” near the end is informative and probably should be reassuring. Tell that to my stomach. – Dave

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/13/explainer-save-america-act

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

Dearly Beloved,

Grace and Peace to you.

For the empty seat, we hold silence.
Love, have mercy.
For the two hundred thousand, we weep.
Love, have mercy.
For the homes incinerated, we mourn.
Love, have mercy.
For the rule of law, we lament.
Love, have mercy.

For kindness and nonviolence, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
For courage to stand, to speak, to act, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
For faith in one another,
that we still hold the future in our hands, we pray.
Love, have mercy.

For justice that dismantles oppression,
hope that overcomes despair,
for faith that overpowers dread,
for love that defeats fear,
for joy that will not be taken from us, we pray.
Love, have mercy.
In the face of all that oppresses,
give us trust in grace unseen;
give us hearts to rise, to serve,
yes, even to sing
for life,
for life.

Deep Blessings,
Steve
__________________
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net

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

The theme this year’s Tillamook County Giving Guide is “Sowing Seeds of Love”.

Please check it out and give generously–sowing your own seeds of love.

The Giving Guide and detailed directories of the organizations can be found at www.northcoastbbq.com/local-resources/

The Giving Guide can also be found here:
www.northcoastbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads3.pdf

Not every organization can afford a paid profile, which pays for the production. So there is a list of contact information for all in the back of the Guide.

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:
Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
Manzanita Farmers Market
Marie Mills

Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
PO Box 249
Nehalem, OR 97131
503-368-7424
info@nehalemwatershed.org
www.nehalemwatershed.org

Zac Mallon, Coordinator and Primary contact 617-455-1177
Mark McLaughlin, Council Chair
503-709-7994
mark.jacob.mclaughlin@gmail.com

Mission Statement: We are dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Nehalem watershed through leadership, cooperation, and education.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Watershed councils are locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory groups established to improve the condition of watersheds in their local area. Watershed councils are required to represent the interests in the basin and be balanced in their makeup. Watershed councils offer local residents the opportunity to independently evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to restore or enhance the conditions. Through the councils, partnerships between residents, local, state and federal agency staff and other groups can be developed. The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is made up of a diverse set of community volunteers and stakeholders, ranging from landowners, farmers, educators, foresters, sportsmen, agency representatives and many more. The goals of the Council include improving habitat, water quality and watershed function in the Lower Nehalem to benefit fish, wildlife, and people. This work is done through culvert replacements, in stream habitat enhancement, riparian plantings, and tide gate removal or replacement (as appropriate).

Manzanita Farmers Market
PO Box 608
Manzanita, OR 97130 info@manzanitafarmersmarket.com
www.manzanitafarmersmarket.com

Mission Statement:
• Provide fresh, local produce directly to North Coast citizens.
• Support our farmers, producers, and creators and enhance the local economy.
• Grow community and create inclusive social gatherings
Values: Organizational Integrity, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Nourishment, Relationships, FUN

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
The Manzanita Farmers Market began in 2005, and has become known as one of the best farmers markets on the North Oregon Coast. The market supports over 100 vendors, providing an essential space for small businesses and non-profit organizations to connect with the local community. With weekly live music, hot food, and free public space, the market thrives as an important social gathering place. We work to increase access for all to local foods: in 2025, we fundraised for and distributed over $6,000 in “Triple Up SNAP” matching funds, increasing the buying power of our SNAP customers that was directly spent with our local farms and food vendors. Mark your calendar — market runs every Friday, 4-7pm, from mid-May to September!

Marie Mills
1800 Front St
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-2539 Ext. 1200
Cindy@mariemillscenter.com
www.mariemillscenter.com
Cindy Green, Executive Director

Mission Statement (from the website): The mission of the Marie Mills Center is to provide training and support to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals so they can live and work independently in as normal of a manner as possible, and in a manner that fosters a sense of self-esteem and self-worth.”

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work (from the website):
The Marie Mills Center assists individuals develop to their highest potential and achieve fulfilling lives. We accomplish this by providing a comprehensive array of employment, day support activities, 24-hour residential care programs, transportation services, family support, and other individualized services.