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This is a link that tells the story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unOXcKigSuY&t=399s
If you have children under the age of 15 – actually the law says from birth to 15, their reproductive organs are under the jurisdiction of the state of Oregon. This bill HB 2002 – does that, it gives the state jurisdiction over your child’s reproductive hormones and organs. I can think of no law more egregious than this. And yet because of the deception of the media, the hysteria of Republicans, and Democrats too, crying abortion, abortion, and abortion- the real purpose of this bill was blurred. (this bill was and is not about abortion, abortion is allowed in our constitution, from age 15) it is about the state, not the parent, being in control of your child’s sexual orientation and reproductive body parts. Abortion is a part of that but it is already legal for age 15 and up.
So the Senators that put their job on the line for you and your children were told they could not run in the next election.
They did take their case to the courts and the Supreme Court, hand picked by the last two Democratic governors, ruled that measure 113 passed by 68% of people, will stand and therefore those that tried to stop this wrongful legislation by trying to prevent a quorum cannot run again. So who is protecting you now dear voter?
Measure 113 —changed the constitution – did you know that? It punishes people who try to prevent a quorum. And preventing a quorum is legal. Democrats have used this tactic also.
Measure 113 as written made you think that there were some lazy legislators who just didn’t bother to show up for work too many times and therefore should not be allowed to run again. Is that why you voted for it? Watch out for bills in the future, most of them are written so you don’t know what they mean.
Oregon Measure 113 -The exclusion from Re-election for Legislative Absenteeism initiative. A “yes” vote supported disqualifying legislators from re-election following the end of their term if they are absent from 10 legislative floor sessions without permission or excuse. This was approved by voters Nov. 8 2022. The Democrats, if they did this would be excused and given permission (as the majority)because there is no definition of what a valid excuse would be, or what would be permitted.
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According to the size and how much work needs to be done will determine Price$$$
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Mobile service for Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Tillamook Area.
Will travel farther for an extra fee.
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Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm
Please when inquiring about price. Let me know WHAT YEAR,MAKE & MODEL so can give accurate information.
My availability is now open is subject to change.
Areas I’ll be serving in Manzanita,Nehalem,Wheeler,Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Bay City. Any further will be extra for gas.
I can do move out, deep cleaning and many more. Just message me and I’ll communicate with you and if you’re on a budget.
Seating begins at 11:30 am with lunch served at noon. Requests and/or donations can be made to the Nehalem Bay Community Services at PO Box 232, Nehalem, OR 97131.
For more information call 503-368-5612.
NBCS is an equal opportunity provider.
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Councilor Hart took the lead with his story of a part time neighbor who developed a leak in the water line going to her house that she was unaware of. Councilor Hart claimed that monthly readings allowed for the discovery of the leak and saved her from a potential $1,200 water bill had the leak gone undetected for three months. In cases like this, once the property owner is advised of the leak and repairs it, they are given a leak credit by the City so that they are not unfairly charged for a situation that they had no knowledge of. In the future during your discussions, please give all the facts not just those that create the story you want citizens to hear to support your positions on a particular issue.
The City’s messaging on this issue continues to be confusing, contradictory and condescending. Listening to the City Manager’s explanation of how your meter records monthly usage confirms that the City only has a vague idea of how much water you use each month. The City can neither tell you how many actual gallons you use each month nor how many gallons in excess of your 2,000 gallon base allotment you used.
Homeowners are told that we need to conserve water and learn to get by with half of the 4,000 gallons per month that we once had in our base billing. Meanwhile the City confirms to developers of subdivisions, commercial businesses and the new hotel on Dorcus Lane that we have plenty of water for their developments.
The City acknowledges that monthly billings are more costly but are unable to tell us how much additional expense is involved. They are however confident that through their assistance with this change, monthly billings will allow each of us to better manage our personal expenses and household finances.
How many of you in any given quarter are gone from your residence on a vacation or take trips to see family or friends? During the quarter in question for that time you are gone, your meter is not turning thus increasing your odds that your total quarterly bill may show that you only used the base amount of 6,000 gallons for the quarter. You just saved yourself from paying one or more $9.50 monthly surcharges that resulted from a monthly read of your meter that found that you exceeded 2,000 gallons. When you compare a monthly utility billing rate structure that includes a surcharge component with the same rate structure with a quarterly meter read, a quarterly billing always favors the customer from a cost of service standpoint.
This is the classic government response of creating a solution that is in search of a problem. Why is the City so insistent to push this through?
The Council has the opportunity at their April meeting to announce that they will not pursue this Ordinance amendment and retain quarterly billings.
Should Council pass this Ordinance, I will initiate the referendum process to ensure that there will be an election scheduled at the next available election date to consider the repeal of this Ordinance and return to quarterly meter reading and billing. In short, Manzanita voters, not the Council, will decide the matter. We have not had an opportunity for a direct vote on any important City decision since the failed City Hall Bond measure in 2019. I imagine that voters would welcome the opportunity to again cast a vote on an issue that affects their pocketbook.
Let your Council hear from you before their April 3rdmeeting and ask them to explain how this change is in your best interests. citycouncil@ci.manzanita.or.us
Randy Kugler
Reflexology is best used as complimentary care working alongside other treatments to heal our system as a whole. Alternative care is defined as an “instead of” treatment. I began using reflexology early in my career as a massage therapist as I experienced the correlations to other body areas in my own body and I experienced better results with my clients when I’d work a problem area locally as well as distally with reflexology. I use it as an integral part of my regular wellness care and it’s also great complimentary care for people who may be fragile in other ways that makes getting a full body massage less comfortable such as going through conventional and alternative cancer care** (see below,) being pregnant/ postpartum (I love both massage and reflexology here,) elderly, recovering from surgery, injury. Anything that makes traditional massage less accessible. Keeping healthy, flowing, flexible hands and feet are a vital part of a healthy aging process as well.
March Specials at R&R Reflexology Spa:
*Ginger root foot baths to push out the cold
*Lemongrass & Ginger Revitalizing reflexology balm to nourish, warm up and wake up our bodies.
*Vetiver & Wild Orange Goodnight reflexology balm. Nourishing to hands and feet while we enjoy a delicious night’s sleep.
*Baby indoor fern plant start free to every guest
All sessions begin with a foot bath then include work to ears, hands and feet in the zero gravity chair along with near-infrared light throughout and acuaromatherapy.
2.5hr. session adds 30 min health coaching or makes a great shared session for friends/family.
2 and 1.5hr sessions are perfect for the individual
Thanks for trusting in natural pathways to support and heal our natural bodies. Your treasured presence is awaited…
To book appointments:
971.977.0166 call/text Libby Golden Seaver
Golden Key Wellness
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com
** A study funded by the National Cancer Institute found that women with advanced breast cancer got relief from some symptoms following reflexology treatments compared to the control group. The study showed that reflexology is safe even for extremely fragile cancer patients.
I recently came across a 1956 quote from President Eisenhower “If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.”
I fear today’s national Republican party has ceded control to Donald Trump and his MAGA followers. In doing so, they have changed the party into “a conspiracy to seize power”.
When Liz Cheney had the political courage to speak out against Donald Trump she was effectively banished from the Republican party. They called her a RINO (Republican in Name Only). I think she displayed the courage and integrity we normally associate with the “party of Lincoln”. I think anybody who embraces the MAGA banner, are the real RINO’s.
I hope and pray that when our choice comes up in November, we can emerge from our echo chambers long enough to choose for progress and kick demagoguery to the curb forever.
Once upon a time there was a small coastal village that was visited by a small dragon. This dragon would walk up and down main street letting all know he has made a new home. At first the villagers welcomed this dragon hoping it would be wonderful to have their own dragon in the village. As time went on this dragon got into the habit of breathing fire and singeing some people’s clothes and hair. The dragon seemed to target the villager’s leaders and never revealed this side of him to most people. The village leaders were united in their concerns about this dragon’s unruly behaviors. There was a rumor that this dragon was trained by the village ogre who seemed consistently unhappy and at times vengeful.
One day this dragon left it’s cave in the center of the village, to seek out another cave some distance away. The dragon never told anyone about moving caves going against the rules of the village. In order for a dragon to be allowed to walk up and down main street he had to have a cave in the village. After a period of time the dragon was confronted and told you can’t walk up and down main street against the rules set long ago about dragons.
The dragon no longer lives in the village but to this day some miss the dragon, some are relieved the dragon is gone, and some never even noticed the dragon parading up and down main street. And still others would like the village to return to the days before the dragon ever showed up.
The End
Introducing Nehalem Bay Community Services
The Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that the church’s Outreach Programs (the Food Pantry and Clothing Bank, the CHILD program, Nehalem Senior Lunches, and Munch-a-Lunch) are now organized under a 501(c)3 as a tax-exempt charitable organization called Nehalem Bay Community Services (NBCS).
Being a not-for-profit will allow us greater freedom to grow as we address the changing needs of our community. In addition, we will be able to apply for grants with the goal of helping those in need achieve their full potential.
We thank the community for their on-going and generous support. Your donations help us continue to serve others in our community. If you would care to partner with us in this work, please send donations to: Nehalem Bay Community Services (NBCS), PO Box 232, Nehalem, OR 97131.
We will still be located at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church and will continue to support our on-site partner, Animal Haven by the Sea.
NBCS is an equal opportunity provider.
Golden Key Wellness is pleased to be here in our majestic neck of the woods and coastline. I’m a health coach with 25yrs of experience in bodywork therapies and maternity care as well as cancer care and prevention.
Please visit my website listed below to learn about my current offerings, services, classes and more.
There are appointments available at R&R Reflexology Spa as well as space for new health coaching and personal chef clients. Please message me with your interest/needs/questions.
There are a few special events this moist month of March to limber and warm us up so we can enjoy a vibrant rising spring:
Wellness Wednesdays
Rest & Rejuvenate at R&R Reflexology Spa in Nehalem. Flexible availability for other days if needed, please inquire.
Thursday March 21st 6:30-8pm
I’m hosting ecstatic dance at the Grange in Nehalem. We’ll use qigong and massage to support our liver and gallbladder channels before we dance to a lifting elemental playlist supporting release and healthy growth. Ecstatic dance is free form movement inspired by your bodies divine wisdom and inevitably by the movement of the community around you. Feels great! Safe space. Healthy boundaries. Come as you are. Kids welcome free.
Saturday March 23rd 3-6pm
Flow to Grow: A spring revival movement and art event at the Grange.
I’ll share facial/lymphatic pumping to unstick our sedentary winter bodies opening the pathways of elimination and flow. There will be an ecstatic dance playlist by Fae Scott and springtime vision boarding with Kelley Seaton.
Sunday March 24th 11:00-1:30 at NorthFork53 in Nehalem. Spa Therapies that Heal.
A women’s steam sauna with focus on breast health including skin brushing, kelp clay mineral mask, cold plunge option and Breast Friend massage oil blend plus after sauna tea and refreshment.
There’s an opportunity to join us for dance at the Grange afterward from 2-3:30 for Intro to Belly Dance American Tribal Style with Star Misner making for a very special women’s wellness sacred Sunday.
Again, please message or call for consultation/questions/booking. Thank you!
In kindness and wellness,
~ Libby
Elizabeth Golden Seaver
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com
wingsforwisdom@gmail.com
971.977.0166
Word-master, JH Kunstler:
www.sott.net/article/489615-The-Fate-of-the-Union
Clare Daly, the conscience of Europe, a speech.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLRfmFpzM0
On this we can agree: most Americans disliked the Republican dominated Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). And, because the ruling affected the companies that provide the expensive treatment, the Alabama legislature quickly changed the law to protect the providers from lawsuits. But the rest of the law remains, a total ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest.
We might think this couldn’t happen here but consider Roe v. Wade was settled law until Republican appointees got a majority on the Supreme Court and changed that law to suit their personal views.
Oregon Republicans are already sponsoring a 15-week abortion ban.
Oregon Democrats are fighting to protect our freedom to choose.
If you’re 18 or over and a US citizen, you can vote by mail in Oregon. Register here. Vote for Democrats.
Constance Shimek, Chair of the Tillamook County Democrats. As proud and engaged TillCoDems, we operate from our values: We stand for women’s rights. We stand for reproductive healthcare choices. We stand for equal rights for all.
The specific change I support is known as Ranked Choice Voting. This is a politically neutral process and has no bearing or position on specific issues. We will vote on a ballot measure this fall to implement this process for statewide elections but I would like to begin organizing in our local communities. Please join me in starting an advocacy group dedicated to enacting the Ranked Choice Voting process at the local level within Clatsop and Tillamook counties. Oregon state law allows for ballot measures at the county level. For example, Benton County voters passed a RCV measure in 2016, which went into effect in 2020.
Here is a link to a short video which explains the process:
What is Ranked Choice Voting?
https://youtu.be/8Z2fRPRkWvY?si=kpKC-r_-zCYLD1Ek
If you are interested in joining me in advocating for Ranked Choice Voting at the local level please email me and I will coordinate the first meeting. Please remember this is not a political issue and there will be no discussion or advocacy for any candidates, beliefs, or causes.
-Hank Tallman
hatallman@gmail.com
My availability open and subject to change.
Areas I’ll be serving in Manzanita,Nehalem,Wheeler,Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi and Bay City. Any further will be extra for gas.
I can do move out, deep cleaning and many more. Just message me and I’ll communicate with you and if you’re on a budget.
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The majority of my clients have been word of mouth, which I appreciate. In a small town, neighbors talk and that’s a good thing. It has been a pleasure to serve this community for many years.
I’m available to take on new clients and happy to know people can call on me when needed.
I have a new website up which also lets you schedule an appointment online. neahtech.com
I offer mobile service from Seaside to Garibaldi. I also offer remote support when necessary.
I work on all devices. All makes and models. From new device setup, security, accounts & passwords, networking, repair, smart devices and smart homes, upgrades, optimization, home media, and everything else.
As always, feel free to call, text, or email me with any tech questions you might have. Big or small.
Thanks so much,
-Abram
Abram Harris
(971) 704-2012
neahtech@gmail.com
neahtech.com/
This took hundreds of hours of work by a broad group of stakeholders including the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, the Oregon District Attorneys Association, the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Oregon Counties and many more departments, agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals that provided input for this new bill.
HB 4002A goes well beyond repeal of Measure 110 and gives law enforcement the tools they need to save lives and get drug dealers off the street. It is not perfect but it is sure to be a lot better than Measure 110.
Here are some of the changes:
With recriminalization and required treatment as outlined in HB4002A, a drug user has two options: to pursue treatment or serve jail time.
The bill also reinstates 72 hour welfare holds for intoxicated persons who pose a danger to themselves or others.
It’s also important to note that if treatment is not available at the time, the drug user may end up serving jail time in order to protect public safety.
(so you better get that treatment out there – OHA!)
The bill also gives law enforcement the tools they need to go after and punish the drug dealers; Democrat-led legislation took these essential tools away over the last few years.
Here are the serious flaws” First and foremost is the lack of fiscal accountability. YES! The Oversight and Accountability Council formed by measure 110, is directed under the auspices of the OHA to be in charge of all HB 4002 funds. We have seen the OAC be slow to distribute the funds and fund the wrong priorities. We have numerous reports of funds being misused; the OHA is currently trying to recover funds that were apparently used to purchase homes, cars and other fraudulent uses (gee, the criminals are in charge of the criminals) of the money, while NOT funding to increase available treatment!!!!!
WHO DID THIS? OMG
OK Now I get it – As the funding for the Oregon drug plan is hijacked by those that oversee it, the governor of the state has to make up these funds by putting a tax on our houses. Good idea Tina, but thankfully it didn’t work out that way. YET!
In addition, HB4002A does nothing to deal with the drug cartels and the horrors associated human trafficking. (Could OHA be involved in that?)
And the City of Portland has so many problems like lack of leadership that they may see no way to make this bill work.
(I am really proud of the people who came together to do this!)Good Oregonians They Be
Just under the first photo, you can listen to the radio broadcast about the event.
What a fun event, amazing energy from the contestants and all who attended for a great cause.
Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the event.
Photo credit: Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography
Instagram: www.instagram.com/brokenbanjotrav/
facebook: www.facebook.com/BrokenBanjoPhotography
To combat the rumors, it’s always good to go to the source and get the facts!
At February’s Manzanita City Council meeting, Linda Kozlowski, speaking for the Council encouraged anyone with questions to ask a Councilor. Councilors can be reached at their city email address and may be able to answer your question immediately or they may have to do some research and get back to you. If the information requested requires staff research and a public records request, Councilors will be able to let you know. But start first with a Councilor!
January’s Manzanita City Council Meeting was partially focused on gratitude to our first responders who were hard at work during the recent ice storm. We learned that TPUD was working to restore power at 2 in the morning, that Tillamook County Public Works was deicing the streets way before the storm, that Nehalem Bay Fire Rescue fire volunteers creatively accessed a patient in the icy hills of Wheeler! There were so many community volunteers and public servants trying their best to do a good job.
During emergencies we all seem to put aside our differences and come together for the greater good. We focus on solving the problem at hand. We recognize our shared humanity regardless of our politics and help each other out. Let’s do that without an ice storm.
One way we can all do this is to make sure we have the facts from a first-hand source before we share information.
Lucy Brook commented recently on BBQ:
What a great idea, instead of complaining vociferously and perhaps publicly with partial information, you contact a city councilor and have a conversation. After all, they’re steeped in the details of city government and can likely answer your questions and concerns better than anyone else. Especially if the “anyone else” is using partial or biased information. Which does happen from time to time, not?
And, as Jim Heffernan recently posted on the Tillamook County Pioneer, let’s use a Civility Pledge in talking to each other about issues where we have differences. Civility doesn’t mean we don’t disagree and discuss those disagreements but that we recognize each other as neighbors, not enemies.
If you have questions about Manzanita City issues, go directly to the source. Send your questions directly to a Councilor. We look forward to hearing from you!
We now have a group email address you can use to send a message to all 5 City Council members:
citycouncil@ci.manzanita.or.us
Individual City Council members email addresses:
Kathryn Stock (kstock@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Linda Kozlowski (lkozlowski@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Jerry Spegman (jspegman@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Brad Hart (bhart@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Tom Campbell (tcampbell@ci.manzanita.or.us)
Entering this 2024 election season, have you wanted to get more involved, but were not sure how? Becoming a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson (PCP) might be the path for you. PCPs provide the connection between the county party and the registered voters in their precinct. This 2024 election is going to be more crucial for Democracy than the 2016 and 2020 elections. If you have been registered as a Democratic voter at your current address for the 180 days, you may be eligible. We want your voice and support.
The March 12 deadline is fast approaching to file. Click below to follow the steps to file or refile.
Step 1: Check That Your Voter Registration Is Up To Date: sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en
Step 2: Current PCPs Find Your Current PCPs Find Your Precinct Number Here:
tillcodems.org/precinct-committee-people
Tillamook County Precincts Maps With Precinct Numbers:
www.tillamookcounty.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/clerk039s_office/page/72391/county_precincts_color.pdf
Step 3: File to become an Oregon Precinct Committeeperson Candidate SEL Form 105 Online Here With The Secretary of State, Or Print And Take To The County Clerk’s Office At The Court House In Tillamook: sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL105.pdf
For more info contact Constance at: cpossibility1023@gmail.com