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Submitted By: wstone1991@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Connecting Google and Facebook with the Future of Manzanita
What does the rise of Google and Facebook have to do with the decline of Manzanita’s village atmosphere as tourists overrun our neighborhoods? I’ll tell you.
Google and Facebook’s ubiquitous search engine and social media networks have sucked local advertising from local newspapers and other media in communities large and small across the USA.
With the loss of revenues, newspapers, radio stations and television stations have cut staffing, reduced reporting, and nearly eliminated investigative reporting. Reduced reporting means fewer questions being put to city managers and city council members and fewer reports on city expenditures decisions.
Reduced coverage means less well-informed voters.
The results are city governments that act with impunity, potential back room deals, ignored citizen input, and the potential for corruption.
That couldn’t happen in Manzanita could it? Let’s see.
 Voters reject a proposed bond issue for Council’s own excessive City Hall design by 68%, but council barges ahead with a new City Hall design financed without another vote.  A petition with 260 property owner signatures to seriously consider a remodel of Underhill Plaza with potential $2,000,000 savings is ignored by council. We’ve got our own plan says the Council. We’ve been elected.  Tillamook County Clerk ignores reports of fraud by homeowners not domiciled in Manzanita voting in local elections.  City officials ignore comprehensive plan requirements and apply short term rental interpretations to maximize short term rental revenues to increase City budgets.  City officials inappropriately transfer funds from the water and sewer budgets to pay for the new City Hall.  Short term rentals are allowed explode from the 150 short term rental units when the 17.5% cap was established to the point Manzanita now has as many short-term rentals as Cannon Beach and Gearhart combined adversely affecting noise, parking, garbage, and the Village atmosphere.  The mayor handpicks commission and advisory members who support his views.
These are all issues which deserve broad community discussion. These are all issues that influence your vote this November. Don’t expect Google and Facebook to report on them.
Real local news coverage of City Hall and city officials is reduced. Local news has not found a way to replace revenues lost to the internet so they can publish them. If they had, these stories would be on everyone’s minds.
Voters would be informed and more vocal about an overreaching, overbearing City Council.
Consider subscribing to the newspaper, following local online blogs or otherwise supporting investigative journalism. Or get involved to make local government more accountable. Let them know how you want your tax dollars to be used, whether you want to vote on City Hall funding, whether you think there are too many tourists and what kind of Manzanita you want to call home.
Will Stone Manzanita

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

Friends of North County Recreation District, true to its mission, is supporting NCRD scholarships, programs and projects with its Spring distribution of funds. With a focus toward benefiting all in the North County Community, as well as visitors and tourists, Friends is funding an upgrade for the Performing Arts Center’s sound system, lighting and security at Rex Champ Field, and equipment for the new Youth Sports Program. Equipment needs are for the volleyball and basketball programs currently being offered; more sports activities are being planned.

Exciting new classes in the Fitness Center are also supported with Friends’ funding of one spinner bike for Spinning Classes and for instructor certification. The A/V equipment provided for Adult Activities last fall is enhanced by Friends’ funding for a camera and microphone upgrade. A computer, printer, and wifi access for community use will be available in the mezzanine above the Welcome Center Lobby, thanks to Friends’ support.

At the heart of Friends’ funding are scholarships to offset fees for Youth, Aquatics and Fitness Department programs. Children and families are always top priority. Generous donations from Friends’ members and the community, along with fundraising proceeds, have made it possible for Friends to spring forward with widely branching support for our flourishing recreation district.

Join us in our effort to promote and support North County Recreation District by becoming a member of Friends of NCRD. If you’d like to make a donation toward one or more spinner bikes for the new Spinning Classes, your contribution will help acquire enough bikes to get the program off to a good start.

You may donate online: friendsofncrd.org home page; send your check to Friends of NCRD, PO Box 511, Nehalem, OR 97131; or take your contribution to the Welcome Center at NCRD. Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible.

For more information, contact Secretary, Gail Young: gyoung@friendsofncrd.org