The Gallery at NCRD is located at 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem. It is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.
I am offering another round of art classes for kids starting Monday, April 29th from 4-5:30 at the NCRD Kitchen Room. We will explore drawing, painting, and sculpture adventures! Please see flyer for details. Let me know if you have questions. I hope to see you there! ~Reeva
Catch the laughs, capture an audience, and support your community theater group.
Advertise your business in the upcoming Playbill for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, opening May 31st for three weekends at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Full-page ($125) and half-page ads ($75) are available.
We can even create your ad at no additional cost.
Email Frank Squillo at fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org for more details about program ads and event sponsorships.
Thanks to our sponsors, Manzanita Grocery & Deli, Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery, Visit Tillamook Coast, and Jim Gestautas Broker Realty One Group Prestige.
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Nehalem Bay Health District’s
Meeting of the Wheeler Care Center, LLC
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:30 pm
This meeting is open to the public and those interested can attend via Zoom video conferencing.
For questions or other information: info@nehalembayhd.org
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Help bring the magic of theater to life and join a welcoming community at Riverbend Players Community Theater!
www.riverbendplayers.org/volunteer
Hi there!
My name is Linda Makohon, and I’m the Volunteer Committee Chairperson for Riverbend Players Community Theater.
We’re a local theater company that produces high-quality productions for the Nehalem Valley.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to help us, and I’m excited that you’re interested in joining our team.
There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could help with acting, stage crew, costume design, set design, marketing, or promotion.
No matter your skills or interests, we can find a way to use them to make our theater productions even better.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and supportive group of people, and we would be honored to have you join us.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form on our website or contact me at lmakohon@riverbendplayers.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Teen Night at North Coast Pinball is tomorrow night, Friday April 19th, from 6-8PM- FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS! Please spread the word and send your teens in for some free fun!
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, or Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info, questions, or to donate
Thank you!!
Drip, Drip, Drop
Recent posts and op/eds about the water—monthly billing vs quarterly, why the rate increase, what about tiered usage, where does our water come from and what’s the deal between Manzanita and Wheeler—all made me curious. As is my custom, I’m writing in order to understand. I’ve included the sources I used at the bitter end. Let’s get going.
The last time the city raised the water rates was back in 2014. That council agreed to look at the rates every year to keep up with costs of operation, maintenance, and upgrades but it didn’t happen. It’s been nine years without an increase.
At the June 14, 2023, Council Work Session Director of Public Works, Dan Weitzel presented a water rate study and information about our water. It was clear we needed to catch up with those nine years of inflation and incentivize conservation among heavy users, not because we don’t have the water, but because it costs money to get water to your Slip n Slide.
This isn’t just a Manzanita problem. All over the country there are plenty of cities and towns that have failed to keep critical infrastructure like water systems, power grids, roads and bridges maintained and upgraded so stuff works and is safe. Probably because nobody wants to pay for them. Put things off long enough and you’ve got problems. Do everything on the cheap and you’ll eventually pay in unexpected and unpleasant ways.
We live in Manzanita where the annual rainfall is 81.5 inches according to Climate Data.org, but our water comes from wells on Foss Road. Wheeler has a 99 year lease and a water rights permit to share water with Manzanita as a Joint System. Wheeler pays their share of the costs of operations and maintenance based on the water they use which is about 19%. Water usage is divided between us based on each city’s percentage of the same type of dwelling units in each town. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) has two categories of charges. One is for stuff like permits, repairs, and labor, which is charged whether or not Wheeler uses any water, and the other charge is for the actual production of water Wheeler does use. That’s stuff like chlorine, electricity, and labor. They do that math on the last day of February by looking at the master meters.
On July 5, 2023, Manzanita’s Council approved a new rate structure with tiers for water usage that is only $7 more a month. It used to be that our bill was 39.50 for 4,000 gallons of water but the typical usage for a full-time two person household is a little less than 2,000 gallons. If the cap was still 4,000 gallons, the monthly charge would go to about $70 bucks a month to actually pay for the 4,000 gallons according to the utilities budget and the Oregon Association of Water Utilities.
So, if you use 2,000 gallons of water or less, you’re paying 47.56. Since we’re now billed monthly you can see right away when you’re using more water than usual. A neighbor of ours only discovered a major and expensive leak after receiving a big bill they weren’t expecting. I know others may disagree but we like a monthly bill instead of quarterly because we can fit $47.56 into our monthly bills better than we can fit 142.68 quarterly. But that’s us not everyone.
In the summer most people do use more water what with the Slip n Slide and the warm weather. For a few months in the summer the average household uses about 4,000 gallons so if you want to keep the water bill down you’ll need to be intentional and dare I say mindful about how much water you use. There are ways to conserve—using gray water to water plants, not watering in the heat of the day, using a drip system, doing laundry less often, fixing all the wonky faucets, only running the dishwasher when it’s full, bringing back the potty rule that, ‘If it’s yellow, it’s mellow. If it’s brown flush it down!”
If you’re a water hog you’re going to pay more, and you’ll be billed more but isn’t that how all of life is. You’ve got to pay to play, and water may fall from the skies here, but it is not free and it’s not infinite. Nothing in our world is except maybe our good intentions.
For those of us who garden, like a hot bath or a long shower and compulsively fill our bird baths and dachshund’s wading pool (oh my, that’s me) we’ll be billed 9.50 for each 1,000 gallons over 2,000 up to 5,000 gallons; $11 per 1,000 gallons from 5001 to 10,000 gallons and for folks using more than 10,000 gallons it will cost 12.25 per 1,000 gallons and that’s a whole bunch of water.
To make sure we don’t get in the hole again the rates will increase annually based on the consumer price index which will vary every year. Council will review the rates every year and do a water study every three years to keep on top of it.
The past is over, and the future isn’t here yet. We build it by making good choices about how we use what we have, and how we treat each other. If we plan on leaving anything behind when we exit stage left, we need to figure out new ways to live together using our resources wisely no matter how much money we do or don’t have.
Sources:
June 14, 2023, Special Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3jXaUP5zdY&t=36s
ci.manzanita.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Work-Session-Packet-061423.pdf
July 5, 2023, Council Meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcu2wzbFl6k&t=4s
Manzanita Today Newsletter archives issue July 10, 2023.
Kim Rosenberg loretta.kim.rosenberg@gmail.com
Help bring the magic of theater to life and join a welcoming community at Riverbend Players Community Theater!
www.riverbendplayers.org/volunteer
Hi there!
My name is Linda Makohon, and I’m the Volunteer Committee Chairperson for Riverbend Players Community Theater.
We’re a local theater company that produces high-quality productions for the Nehalem Valley.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to help us, and I’m excited that you’re interested in joining our team.
There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could help with acting, stage crew, costume design, set design, marketing, or promotion.
No matter your skills or interests, we can find a way to use them to make our theater productions even better.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and supportive group of people, and we would be honored to have you join us.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form on our website or contact me at lmakohon@riverbendplayers.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
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We volunteers at the Hoffman Wonder Garden are pretty psyched about Sunday’s plant sale. That’s ’cause we know what’s on offer, 100 fabulous manzanitas and assorted native and worldly wildflowers you DO want in your sunny garden.
Here’s a few of the manzis we’ve got for you, the pictures below in the same order as these descriptions:
‘Howard McMinn’ – Whoa, is this guy handsome, ultimately 7′ tall and just as wide. You might think him a bit roly-poly but no! More like a pink-flowering, multi-stemmed small tree once pruned. As with all manzis, though, let him bulk up for a few years before revealing his shape.
‘St Helena’ – Big gorgeous Helena! Since she’s capable of 10’x10′, be sure to plant her in the open where she can flex her might and not be crowded by small fry. Wait for those white flowers, twinkling like holiday lights winter through early spring.
‘Harmony’ – Its name describes how you’ll be feeling about your garden when you add this easy-growing, floriferous rounded shrub. A good beginner’s manzanita, reaching – at most – 7’x7′ at absolute maturity, it’s super easy to tip back and keep smaller. Morning shade but aft sun? Go for ‘Harmony’!
Spring Break is behind us and Summer is just a few short months away.
Self-Care is calling 
to remind you to take advantage of this time for some relaxation and restoration with a massage or facial, or try our new infrared sauna.
10% off all treatments and infrared sauna sessions for appointments mid-week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).
Book online at spamanzanita.com or give us a text/call at 503.689.8679
Tired of looking at grimy, stained surfaces around your property?
Whether it’s your driveway, patio, or walkways, we will have them looking brand new in no time.
Say goodbye to unsightly buildup and hello to a fresh, clean finish!
Service area: Cannon Beach to Tillamook
Pressure Washing Services Include:
• Driveways
• Walkways
• Sidewalks
• Patios
• Decks
• Roofs
• Windows
• Gutters
Call today to schedule your pressure washing appointment!
Valley Pressure Pros
(503) – 440 – 2349
vpressurepros@gmail.com
TEEN NIGHT is FRIDAY APRIL 19th, 6-8PM, at North Coast Pinball!!! FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS! Please spread the word, and send your teens in for some free fun!!!
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, Christy@cosmichealignnw.com for questions, info or to donate!
Thank you!
Nehalem Bay Health District Regular Board Meeting
3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Location: Zoom remote video conferencing
This meeting is open to the public.
The Zoom link below is for members of the public who wish to attend
Join Zoom Meeting
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The Zoom link can also be accessed on the Health District website
For general questions or to request meeting information contact: info@nehalembayhd.org
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Consent agenda
a. Minutes of March 13, 2024 regular meeting
b. Financial report
c. President’s report
3. Presentation by Berry Dunn, the District’s CPA firm
4. Health Center/Pharmacy Project Update
a. Klosh Group and Scott Edwards Architects
5. Development of FY 2024-25 budget
a. Schedule
b. Consider new policy, revised District Policy
7.1 regarding Health District budgets
6. Formal receipt of independent audit
7. Public comment
8. Items for the good of the order
9. Adjournment
Tall & statuesque? Broad & muscular? Big, medium, or groundcover? Let size and shape be your guide.
We’ll be selling a fantastic assortment of manzanitas, THIRTEEN different kinds. Insane! You’ll want to be sure from the get you’ve got the right plant in the right place ’cause these kids don’t like to be moved around.
Got a shady garden? Don’t buy a manzanita. Got overhead irrigation? Ditto. Soil super rich with amendments? Nope. Not gotta thrive.
But if you’ve got at least 6 hrs of sun in fast-draining soil without irrigation or fertilizer, manzanitas are your kind of plants.
Tomorrow on the BBQ: Meet A Few Manzanitas!
Help bring the magic of theater to life and join a welcoming community at Riverbend Players Community Theater!
www.riverbendplayers.org/volunteer
Hi there!
My name is Linda Makohon, and I’m the Volunteer Committee Chairperson for Riverbend Players Community Theater.
We’re a local theater company producing high-quality productions for the Nehalem Valley.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to help us, and I’m excited that you’re interested in joining our team.
There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could help with acting, stage crew, costume design, set design, marketing, or promotion.
No matter your skills or interests, we can find a way to use them to make our theater productions even better.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and supportive group of people, and we would be honored to have you join us.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form on our website or contact me at lmakohon@riverbendplayers.org
We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at the NCRD Performing Arts Center this Saturday!
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In the heart of Manzanita, under a cloak of darkness pierced only by the occasional flicker of a street light, the tension mounts in “The Tides of Manzanita.” This suspenseful episode follows the daring nocturnal venture of the three allied women—Victoria, Ruby, and Shirley—as they embark on a mission to unearth the investigative report buried deep within the bowels of City Hall.
The night is eerily quiet, the silence a stark contrast to the storm of emotions swirling within our protagonists. Victoria, the embodiment of vigilance, takes her position outside the cottage-like facade of City Hall, her cell phone clutched tightly in her hand, ready to signal any hint of danger. Inside, Ruby and Shirley, armed with nothing but their courage, a small handheld light, and thumb drives, navigate the labyrinthine corridors of power, their every step a whisper against the polished floors.
“Are you sure it’s here? Are you sure of the password?” Ruby’s voice barely rises above a murmur, her words a mist in the cold air.
Shirley, with a determination forged from months of silent dissent, moves with a purpose toward the city manager’s computer. “Yes,” she whispers back, her fingers finding the piece of paper taped beneath the desk— the key to unlocking the password to their quest. “I’ve seen the manager access it a hundred times.” Under the tape was scrawled the computer password – Powerful1. “It figures,” said Shirley, “No lack of ego in this office.”
The tension crescendos as Shirley’s fingers dance across the keyboard, the glow of the screen casting shadows that dance like specters across the walls. “There it is,” she breathes, a mixture of triumph and disbelief coloring her voice as she opens the file marked “My Eyes Only.” The room is filled with the soft clicking of the thumb drive, a modern-day Excalibur, as it captures the report—a testament to their fight for justice.
“Hurry, I’m as nervous as a cat,” Ruby hisses, her eyes darting toward the door, her instincts on a razor’s edge.
In that heart-stopping moment, the door flew open, and the lights blaze to life, banishing the shadows and exposing the intruders to the harsh glare of retribution. “What’s going on?” The booming voice, authoritative and incredulous, cuts through the silence like a knife. Ruby had heard the voice before at The Cove.
Shirley and Ruby, caught in the act, turn toward the intrusion, their faces a canvas of shock and fear. Shirley’s involuntary yelp pierces the tension, a solitary note of vulnerability in the crescendo of their mission.
And then, the reveal that leaves the audience gasping for breath—Victoria, their lookout, their guide, ensnared by two shadowy figures whose identities remain shrouded in mystery. The sight of her, held captive, her arm gripped tightly, is a tableau of unexpected twists.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger, the fate of our heroines hanging in the balance, their mission, their bravery, and their very freedom caught in the web of Manzanita’s dark underbelly. Shirley and Ruby, their expressions a mix of fear and determination, stand frozen, their mouths agape, as they face the unknown adversaries who have turned their quest for truth into a nightmare.
What will happen next in this high-stakes game of power and revelation? “The Break-In” leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, their hearts in their throats, eagerly awaiting the resolution of this pivotal moment in “The Tides of Manzanita.” Tune in to next week’s episode, The Break-In Part Two, to discover the fate of Victoria, Ruby, and Shirley in the gripping continuation of their quest for justice.
If you missed my earlier post, read below. Or just call 503-325-0010 or donate on line at kmun.org or send a check to KMUN PO Box 269, Astoria OR 97103. All donations give you a membership. Check out the kmun.org store for great merch including the fabulous Barbara Grant’s book of illustrations.
Membership accounts for the largest portion of our annual income and is what keeps us fully independent and commercial-free! We are incredibly lucky to have such strong support from the community.
It’s BIRTHDAY TIME (April 17, 1983) – and I’m writing to ask for your support – whether you’re a first timer or long timer, now’s a great time to pitch in. Individual Membership, Business Membership, Repeaters Club. All memberships support the station!
Call 503-325-0010 to donate over the phone.
Go to kmun.org and click the red donate button.
Mail a check to KMUN PO Box 269 Astoria OR 97103.
Stop by the station.
Independent media is KEY to a thriving democracy and culture. It’s a source of information, shared experience, expansion, enrichment, learning, and levity. And it’s rare these days!
COLLABORATION is at our core – other nonprofits, theaters, media and news outlets, musicians, artists, advocates, movers and shakers are all central to KMUN programming. Join in.
In case you’re wondering… Services & Resources Supported by Members:
– FM Broadcast from Ocean Park, WA to Tillamook, OR
– 2 Webstreams & the KMUN App
– 2-Week Archives of everything on the air
– Public Affairs Podcasts (including ARTS – Live & Local!)
– Local, Regional & National News
– Emergency Announcements & Information (Local & National)
– Hand-picked Music Programming
– Local Events & Opportunities Information (Community Calendar)
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– Sustainable Employment Opportunities
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Hope you’ll join the pledge party. Call anytime (or go online), mention your favorite shows if you like, or any other feedback.
THANKS!!
carol
Host: ARTS – Live & Local! every Friday 3-4pm
41 year volunteer on the air, hoping to stick around for more
A little about me , I’m a military brat ” rugrat”
My dad, brothers , sisters aunts uncles , grandparents all served, so i say this with a heavy confused heart.
I’m sorry that you chose a career that you knew would cause you trauma, that doesn’t give you the right to treat people like shit, everybody goes through trauma , you are not special .
It is ultimately up to you to heal, nobody else
Criteria for Committee members:
• Have a strong interest in representing and serving the broader community regarding STRs.
• The ability to balance the needs of the greater community regardless of personal needs or agendas.
• Be able to work in a collaborative and respectful manner, maintaining an open mind with solid listening
skills.
• Hear and appreciate multiple perspectives and ultimately reach a consensus on a variety of topics.
• Objectively review and provide input on qualitative and quantitative information.
We encourage you to apply!
The link to the application is:
Send applications to cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us The deadline is: May 6, 2024, at 4 pm.
There will be two hikes a day:
Short hike- 10:00 – 12:00 (2 hrs total, 20 orientation, 75 min hike, 10 min break, 15 min wrap up)
Long hike – 1:30 – 4:35 (3 hrs total, 20 orientation, 120 min hike, two 10 min breaks, 15 min wrap up)
Where to meet: Downtown Wheeler at the Train Depot
Dates:
April 17, 20, 27
Monday, May 6
Saturday, May 11
Monday, May 13
Monday, May 20
Monday, May 27
Here is the link for friends and family to register:
