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Bring Back The Pollinators – Plant Natives!
Native plants are beautiful and needed by pollinators to thrive. Nehalem Bay Garden Club (NBGC) is dedicated to supporting garden learning and enhancing the connection between plants and our ecosystem.
NBGC “adopted” beautification and re-landscaping the front of the Post Office in Nehalem as a service club project. Over the past several months, NBGC has been working tirelessly starting with removal of old overgrown shrubs and some very “healthy” blackberries and weeds. Thanks to a generous donation by Jiffy Construction, the heavy lifting was done by mechanical removal and garden club members did the finer work with shovels and sweat equity. Once the beds were cleaned up, the real gardening fun was ready to begin.
March 25th, under a cloak of snow clouds and a cold frosty morning, several intrepid gardeners bundled up and began the rebuilding process. The design focused on Native Plants that attract pollinators. Snowberries, Huckleberries, Oregon Grape, Coast Daisies, Lupine, Sea Thrift, Manzanita, Yarrow and Sword Ferns were added to the existing plantings of Rhododendrons, Azalea, and Roses. Many of the plants were purchased from Hope Stanton’s Aldervale Native Plants a local nursery specializing in native plants: aldervale.net/
Project Manager and Club Secretary, Kelley Roy was thrilled with the outcome “The Club members really pulled together to get this project done. It will be fun to watch as the plants grow and flower through the seasons and attract the precious pollinators of our area.”
Nehalem Bay Garden Club funds projects and non-profit related groups from the profits made at the annual Plant Sale. Each year, the club holds a sale on Mothers Day weekend. Mark your calendar for this year’s sale Saturday and Sunday, May 13th and 14th.
Nehalem Bay Garden Club has been in operation as a public service group for 76 years The club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. All community members are welcome to join. Contact Constance Shimek Club President for more information at 503-368-4678, constance@nehalemtel.net

Photo credits: Constance Shimek, Karen Matthews, Janine Seadler

Submitted By: dave.a.rosen@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Hope this is allowed…just wanted to
Give a shout out to Ginger Matyas for her amazing pet sitting and art!

We have had her watch our kitties several times and I completely recommend her! Our boys couldn’t be in better hands!

Please help spread the word!

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

A growing group of retired or active medical care providers enthusiastically support the “Yes For Local Health Care” bond measure on the May 16th ballot. Each has first-hand knowledge of how important it is to have quality, robust, accessible health care services for seniors, families, and children, especially in a rural setting like our community.

The Health District bond will support construction of a modern, state-of-the-art Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy, renovate the region’s only skilled nursing facility – the Nehalem Valley Care Center – and do site preparation leading to workforce housing focused on supporting health care and essential workers.

Please join these medical care providers in voting YES on the Health District bond measure – your YES vote will make a huge difference for all in our community!
• Fred Kassab, retired MD
• Mary Gehling, RN
• Guy Gehling, retired MD
• Steven Gibson, retired MD
• Yvana Iovino, retired MD
• Margaret Steele, retired MD
• Adele Spegman, PhD retired RN
• Carolyn Smith, MA
• Paul Knight, retired RN
• Colleen Schwindt, RN
• Timothy Borman, DO
• Eli Andersen, ND
• Richard Silverman, R. Ph. Clinical Pharmacist
• Lynda Chick, RN

More and more north county residents support the Health District bond measure. Visit our website www.nehalemhealthcare.com/supporters to see who is voting YES and check in, as well, on upcoming community events www.nehalemhealthcare.com/how-you-can-help/#upcoming-events

Remember to follow our Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
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Submitted By: elaskey86@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

As most of you know I’m running for NCRD board position this May, and I wanted to give you all a little bit of insight on why! First off I love what the NCRD brings to our community! It’s been such an awesome source of proactiveness for all of us. From senior swim to Easter egg hunts, the NCRD has been a part of all our lives. I grew up learning to swim there, and taking basketball clinics in the gym. My husband and I are now members of the fitness center and our 3 children have all attended (one currently attending) New Discoveries Preschool. Now all three kids take swim lessons at the pool and participate in NCRD sponsored sports. As a board member I would like to see our youth programs strengthened and continue to build what the NCRD already offers the community with working families in mind. I’m also a self employed parent, and would bring a perspective to the board based in fiscal responsibility and self motivation. My family has lived in the Nehalem Valley for four generations now. Fun fact, my grandfather actually went to grade school in that building! Because of these deep ties I like to think I understand very well what the goals and aspirations are of the people who live here. North county has an amazing tradition of looking out for one another, and it’s what built the NCRD! If I’m elected as board member my goal will be to continue that tradition! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at elaskey86@gmail.com

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The Village Near the Mountain
A Grimm Fairy Tale – Part 2
Note: The story is fiction. The councilors in the story are not intended to represent real people.
The councilors and the City Manager gathered around the conference table to discuss the pressing issue of how to pay for a new City Hall building. Attending via Zoom call were several consultants hired to give valuable (and expensive) advice when needed or possible.
The leaders were a colorful group. There was Bob, the old-timer who had been on council for decades. There was Sally, the millennial who was always on her phone, barely paying attention to the discussion. There was Jim, the conspiracy theorist who believed the government was out to get him. There was Karen, the self-appointed expert on everything. Finally, there was Tom, who was always making jokes and puns, but rarely contributing much value to the discussion.
The City Manager sat quietly, taking notes and nodding along with the members, occasionally thinking about job security.
“Alright, let’s get started” said the City Manager.
The councilors were sipping coffees and nibbling stale donuts.
Tom selected a donut. “My neighbor thinks we’ll raise his taxes.” he said. “He called me a dough nut. Get it, money, dough? Hey, these donuts are stale. I thought we were getting scones.”
The City Manager said, “Yes – donuts versus scones.” On the Zoom call, a face appeared and a voice said. “This is Wanda. We surveyed the market and provided a report concluding scones were better, more expensive but better.”
Bob said, “I’m not big on change. We’ve always had donuts, but if the consultant says scones, I’m for it.”
“Alright, let’s get started” repeated the City Manager.
“Is this coffee regular or decaf? Can’t I have a double decaf latte?” said Sally.
Everyone looked at each other not knowing what to say. “Should we ask the consultants?” asked Tom.
From the Zoom line, multiple, competing voices said, “We can investigate coffee issues! “
“Alright, let’s get started” said the City Manager. “Does the council want to authorize a $4,500,000 loan to build city hall or ask the voters to approve it through a levy?”
“Does that include interest?” asked Karen.
A voice from Zoom, “Well, interest will typically more than double the overall outlay depending on the length of the loan. It can be modeled. The city can get the loan easily because it’s guaranteed by property owners’ tax payments.”
Bob inserted, “I liked the old building . The moldy bathroom was fixable for $40,000 and now we’ve spent over $500,000 on consultants for a new building. Aren’t we still paying for the land?” The Zoom call voices were silent.
“Well, you need to decide on authorizing the money with just three councilors voting yes,” said the City Manager, with a roll of eyes, “or put it on a ballot.”
“I’ve heard complaints from residents that we aren’t looking at all the costs. And interest rates are going up. It could be a lot more money.” said Jim.
The City Manager jumped in excitedly, “I’ve told you just ignore the complainers. They’re dangerous. Stay away from them. Just pass the loan on a slow day when no one is paying attention and we’ll be on our way. You need to keep city employees happy.”
Karen scoffed, “We can’t trust the voters to decide this. They don’t understand the complexities of government spending. They already voted NO once before.”
Tom added, “We can’t let the subjects make these decisions. They will only ruin things. Besides, they can afford it.”
Jim leaned back in his chair. “I don’t know guys. This is a tough decision. I think we should ask a consultant. Then we can blame them if it doesn’t work out. These donuts are making me thirsty. Can we adjourn? Consultants?”
Will Stone
Manzanita

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

The Ten Fifteen Theater announces auditions for Tiny Beautiful Things to be directed by Deanna Duplechain.
Saturday, April 15 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, April 16 7pm to 9pm at The Ten Fifteen Theater, 1015 Commercial, Astoria
Tiny Beautiful Thing is superbly adapted for the stage by Nia Vardolos from the book by Cheryl Strayed chronicling her wildly popular writings as Dear Sugar – it’s a column, it’s a podcast, soon to be a Hulu series and most importantly – part of the season at The Ten Fifteen Theater. TBT goes into rehearsal April 23th and opens on June 16th for a two-week run.

This 90 minute play has 4 excellent roles for actors that wish to play —
Sugar- female, 30’s, 40’s, dynamic, empathetic, and an amazing listener
3 Letter Writers – gender open, any ages 20 and over. Actors of diversity STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to audition

Nothing to prepare. Sides from the script will be provided. Please bring a conflict schedule for the dates above. Rehearsals can have flexibility around actor’s schedules to a large degree, but tech week before opening and performances are in the no-conflict zone.

If you cannot attend auditions, please contact the theater and the director would be happy to meet with you privately.

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