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We are seeing a burst of building activity in our community since the pandemic. This is most obvious in the expansion of the Highlands development and the new Third Street residences. For many years, we have averaged just a few new homes every year, but recently we have seen a major jump in demand for new homes.

While we know change is a constant in our lives, we must keep an eye on management of this inevitable growth in our community. We must also continue to keep a healthy balance between the increasing number of tourists and the residents who call Manzanita home.

The most important way to keep that balance is to update our Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the roadmap for how we envision our community, and it reflects the community’s vision of itself and guides the city’s growth. The Comprehensive Plan process is your opportunity to express your views on local land use and the zoning designations that will flow from that process.

Even considering the urban growth boundaries, Manzanita has a very limited supply of land. Our land use goals will have to consider our needs for livable residential areas, a commercial district, dune management, workforce housing, and green space. I urge you to join me in finding the right balance that accommodates growth, maintains our small-town feel, and preserves the beautiful natural environment that brought us to this magical place.

On September 28th from 5-7pm at the Pine Grove Community House, the City of Manzanita will have our second information gathering session leading to the update of our Comprehensive Plan. PLEASE JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Community members are asked to register for this event via Eventbrite posted on the city’s website.

Read more about the process to update the Plan: ci.manzanita.or.us/envision-manzanita/
Register for the Town Hall event Sept. 28, 5pm: www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-manzanita-listening-sessions-town-hall-tickets-417772166797

I feel strongly that this work is vital for the future vision of our community. I ask for your vote on November 8. You can reach me at Linda.Kozlowski@gmail.com. Or visit my website at LindaforManzanita.com for more details.

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antique stained glass, mirrors, frames, quilts
trunks and chests, even washboards

a child’s “kitchen”, table and chair, step stool,
a vintage doll crib, and a 1950’s child’s stroller

an antique treadle sewing machine cabinet
and a vintage sewing machine (that works)

transferware dishes and silverplate flatware

beautiful baskets

two really cool metal stools
a lovely ‘cottage style’ standing desk

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The social hour allowed us to meet new friends and catch up on summer news with old friends. Then we all dug into an amazing array of foods from many family traditions, finishing off with a particularly delicious Apple Brown Betty (among many other tasty sweets).

The main event was the presentation by Pine Grove board members Patricia Welch and board President Lynne Gross on the soon-to-be-completed Master Plan construction, along with the regular business meeting agenda. Wendy Ryan talked about the upcoming “ReHomed Art Show” event (show dates, Oct. 14-16). Lee Hamilton coordinated the event with aplomb, volunteer bartender Tom Mock poured wine like a pro, and many other volunteers made the night a success. The presentation used the newly installed high tech A-V system, which made hearing and seeing the presenters and slides a seamless process.

In spite of Covid closures, supply scarcity and the destruction of the kitchen by flood, the Pine Grove remodel is entering its final phase. If the remodeled kitchen is any indication, these new additions will be beautiful and very functional!

Over the next few weeks they will begin construction on a small meeting room in the rear of the building which can also be used as a “Brides’ Room” for changing when wedding parties use the facility. A new interior stairway will be installed to give easy access to lower storage enabling members to bring supplies upstairs without having to go outside. The piece de resistance will be a new back patio so outdoor events can be accommodated (and good weather enjoyed).

I’m looking forward to future potlucks and the introduction of Bingo nights, as well as the return of beloved events like the ReHomed Art Show, holiday bazaars, and community meetings.

The Pine Grove Community House is an important piece of Manzanita’s history (dedicated in 1933), and is on the National Register of Historic Places. As a volunteer-run organization, they need new volunteer members to keep the programs running. I’m grateful it survived the pandemic and is moving forward with strength and more members than ever. Congratulations to the Pine Grove Board for their efforts!

I’m Mark Kuestner (KEST-ner). I’m running for City Council because I care about this community, including historical buildings and organizations like the Pine Grove. I hope to earn your support in November.

Our meeting for Wednesday September 21 at 6 p.m. is cancelled.

We will resume the following Wednesday.