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THANK YOU LETTER FROM RIVERBEND PLAYERS

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post
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Dear Cast, Crew, and Community,

I am overjoyed to share our remarkable success with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG.

Together, we have set new records, including the biggest opening night ever and becoming the first show to have all nine performances in a row with an attendance of over 100.

Additionally, we closed our run with a near-sell-out crowd, an extraordinary accomplishment that speaks volumes about our collective efforts.

To the cast and crew, your talent, dedication, and hard work have been inspiring. Every performance was a testament to your skill and commitment, and the energy and passion you brought to the stage were palpable.

To our coastal community, your unwavering support and enthusiasm have been integral to our success. Your laughter, applause, and presence made every show special and memorable.

Thank you all for making THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG an unforgettable journey. Here’s to many more successes together!

With deepest gratitude,

Frank Squillo
Director, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
President, Riverbend Players Community Theater

Photo by Willy Paul Photo
Left to right: Patrick Conner, Dawson Carter, Juli Stratton, Wynn Rankin, Bryonie Arnold, Leslie Gestautas, Kate Lacaze, Mark Bartrom.
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THANK YOU WHEELER!

Submitted By: ml2@comcast.net – Click to email about this post
The 16th annual Wheeler Clean-up Day on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Waterfront Park was an OUTSTANDING SUCCESS! Two 30-cubic-yard dumpsters were filled to the brim with old wood, broken furniture, odds and ends, and so much more! One 40-cubic-yard dumpster was packed tight with metal items for recycling! And one trailer was stacked high with paint containers! Wow! This town feels brighter and tidier today!

This is a community event and our great community members willingly turned out! Thanks to everyone who brought items or who asked to have items picked up, who patiently waited to be helped, who lent a hand, and for all the smiles and “thank you” comments you voiced to the enthusiastic volunteers!

Volunteers are the heart and soul of this event! Without these fabulous people, this event could not happen. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes to:

Mike A, Brad F, Craig S, Anthony P, Anna St J, Anne M and Cynthia S. Ron S, from our City Public Works, worked all day to lend a hand — thank you, Ron!

Patrick Willison of Sight Unseen Shredding in Tillamook joined us for a second year! Thank you, Patrick!

And, a very special thanks goes to Jessi Just and her winning team of volunteers from the Heart of Cartm Swap Shop who collected items for resale, reuse or to be re-imagined! This event would not be as successful or as fun without your presence and mentoring!

With gratitude to all,
Mary Leverette, Coordinator
Wheeler Clean-up Day 2024
ml2@comcast.net
503.449.8445

Few Tickets Remain for Health Center Benefit

Submitted By: marc@manythingsconsidered.com – Click to email about this post
There are but a handful of VIP tickets remaining for the Sunday June 23 NCRD concert benefiting the new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy.

Pre-concert reception at 2:00 pm … show at 3:00 pm.

It promises to be a terrific show with Rich Estrin and the Nightcats, a sassy blues band on a national album release tour.

KOIN TV’s Ken Boddie will MC.

There will be previews of the new Health Center, one really great silent auction item, some very special announcements … and a bonus appearance by Neahkahnie High School music students.

Tickets at Ticket Tomato: www.tickettomato.com/event/8701/rick-estrin-amp-the-nightcats

Summer Workshop for Women

Submitted By: alicia@aliciagrace.com – Click to email about this post
Finally!
After a long, cold winter and a wet cold spring Summer is arriving this week.

At least on the calendar.

I invite you to join me for a Summer Success Workshop created for women.

I’d love to support you feeling more easeful in your body and freer in your relationship with food this summer.

We’ll explore tools for travel, family get togethers, summer-fav foods and savoring what you love.

Research based approaches, worksheets and guides will be help you create your plan for a summer of success and leaning into what truly fills your heart.

Join me for an online live workshop tomorrow Monday, June 17 at 12p PT.
The workshop is $29.

Details: www.nourishwithgrace.com

You don’t need to attend the live workshop, the course will be available through Labor Day.

Feel free to email me: alicia@aliciagrace.com

Judges on the Ballot – a Silent Weapon

Submitted By: dixiegainer@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
In this years primary election, you may have noticed all the judges on the ballot running unopposed. You might ask yourself – Why always unopposed? Surely there must be other qualified people that desire a position as a judge.

I wrote a piece about this awhile ago explaining how the governor can legally pick a qualified person to fill a vacancy that happens when a judge steps down before their term is up, so the person the governor picks is on the ballot for the next term unopposed, and wether you vote for them or not they will be elected to that position for a number of years, when due to a prior agreement with the governor they will step down before their term is up so the governor can now legally pick another person to fill that position. What the governor is doing is legal but goes against the spirit of the Oregon Constitution which states that Oregon citizens get the opportunity to fill judicial positions by voting.
The agreement between the governor and the person she selects: that they step down before their term is up so that the governor can select another person, is called collusion. Collusion is when two or more parties secretly agree to defraud a third-party (Oregon citizens) of their rights or to accomplish an illegal purpose. Some types of collusion are against the law. And this one, as it denies a right given to us by a constitution, I believe violates the law.
This affects you in more ways than you know. It locks in one party forever. A party that pushes the globalist agenda.
Gerrymandering?
FROM COMMON CAUSE:
*Is gerrymandering a problem in Oregon?
Only twice in the last hundred years has the Oregon legislature successfully completed redistricting without intervention by the secretary of state or the courts. For decades, the legislature failed to redistrict at all, so that the party in power could maintain its advantage, resulting in growing distortions in the ratio of voters-to-representatives from one legislative district to the next as population sizes shifted throughout the state.
Oregon law requires that district lines are not to be drawn for partisan advantage, so partisan data is not analyzed publicly. But in reality, legislators share this data behind closed doors, and are well aware of how various options will affect party advantage. Oregon needs to end the “wink and a nod” sharing of partisan data behind closed doors and make this information available for public scrutiny.

I believe that if we had a non-political or “balanced Supreme Court”** – A person or group could challenge this “redistricting” and probably win as what Oregon has been doing has been heavily criticized by others.
Democrat party control has basically cemented itself in perpetuity in Oregon, they control all of the courts. What happens after that is corruption with a capital C. I would like to say that I have been a Democrat for most of my life, ending just recently in the last several years, as I have noticed that the things I stood for as a Democrat do not exist in either the state or national Democratic Party.
Our country, the United States of America, has had the best constitution of all the countries on this beautiful planet. Guaranteeing
the most freedoms to all its citizens – but no more. We are in “a quiet war with silent weapons” We now ban free speech, we arrest peaceful demonstrators, not violent ones. Parental rights are going out the window, (see HB 2002.Your minor child’s reproductive organs are controlled by the state of Oregon. That bill gives the state the right to determine what sex your child is).
Our agencies and court systems are weaponized against us. We have corrupt voting systems, and the constitutional right to have a gun is constantly being attacked. Crime and property destruction are a constant in many towns and cities in Oregon, and the perpetrators if arrested are put right back on the streets where they repeat their behavior. The media cleverly turns us against each other, even families, and divided we fall!!! And we are falling. Let’s try uniting!! Let’s try watching our state legislature in action!! There ARE a few, very good legislators in both parties who really care about their constituents. You need to know who they are.
**I did have a suggestion to remedy the “judges running unopposed” and I asked a Senator and a journalist what they thought of my suggestion. I was told that any one running against the governors “pick” if they lost – would not be able to do business in Oregon. A high price to pay for running for a judicial position!!

Deciduous Heroes: International Seminar Series-Starts 6/22

 

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Event reminder! This Saturday, June 22nd.
“Deciduous Heroes:”
“Diverse Forests are Healthy Forests: Getting Pesticides Out of Forests and Watersheds and Valuing Deciduous Species”
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) is cosponsoring a Canadian/American international seminar series coming to Rockaway Beach, Oregon on Saturday, June 22, to talk about the need for a new paradigm in forest management.
The first event will take place at the St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall; 275 S. Pacific St.; Rockaway Beach, Oregon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 1:30 p.m. for mingling. The event will feature Deke Gundersen, environmental scientist and toxicologist; James Steidle of Stop the Spray BC; and Ryan Branstetter, fisheries biologist from the Umatilla Tribe.
Zoom Link:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dVp0kesuTw65LH1r9vS_Pw#/registration

Hope to see you there!

 

Chess on MONDAY, June 17th @ Pine Grove

Submitted By: lesleyanctil@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
After a brief hiatus, Pacific Pawns and Knights Chess Club will be meeting tomorrow, on June 17th, between 4pm and 6pm at the Pine Grove. (Note: we usually meet on Sundays, but this month we are meeting on a Monday).

All are welcome (kids, adults, beginners, advanced). If you enjoy chess and have never been, please join us! This is a casual meet-up, where you find a partner and play a game or two! Boards provided.

We have also started a chess ladder, for those who want a little more competition. Anyone can join-in and challenge others to be on top of the ladder and claim the trophy until the next meet-up!

See you there!

Tai Chi on the Beach this Wednesday!!

Submitted By: Cindee.matyas@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Join friends this Wednesday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 am at the foot of Treasure Cove on the beach in Manzanita for a rejuvenating session of Tai Chi flow led by Juli Stratton. It is free!! No experience is needed…ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Do something nice for yourself and give it a try. Check out the flyer and Juli’s website for more information. See you there!!!

Only a Few Tickets Remaining for Rick Estrin and the Nightcats on June 23

Submitted By: qulwater@msn.com – Click to email about this post
Do not miss this rare opportunity to see a world class blues band with a new hit album that has been #1 on the Billboard blues chart and not have to drive to Portland to see them.

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats will be performing a benefit concert for the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy on June 23rd at NCRD at 3pm.

There are a very few $100 VIP and $35 GA tickets remaining.
Purchase one before they sell out at:

www.tickettomato.com/event/8701/rick-estrin-amp-the-nightcats

A chance to support great live music and local healthcare.

Gorgeous Cat Needs a Good Home

Submitted By: unitedpawshelp@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
United Paws rescued a young Mama & her 6 kittens after their family moved away in early May and left them behind. Two caring women brought them to UP headquarters where Volunteer Fosters have been caring for them until they are placed in forever homes. We named the Mama cat “Nyx” (pronounced “nix”) because she has a sleek, satiny, black coat with a white locket and she moves with a natural grace & elegance. In ancient Greek mythology, Nyx was the goddess of the night & dreams, and often presented herself as a black cat. The name seems to fit our gorgeous Nyx!

Nyx is not quite a year old, friendly, and a fast learner. When you pick her up, she purrs and loves to have her neck and head rubbed. She is well socialized and comfortable in her foster home. Nyx is active and wants to play often, chasing the elusive red dot or going after small foam balls thrown across the room. With her mellow & playful personality, we think she would get along with a friendly cat or dog, and probably children who have gentle hands.

Nyx eats both wet food and some crunchies, and uses the cat box with no problem. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and is healthy with no special needs, except to have a loving family of her own who will appreciate her beauty & companionship. If you are interested in adopting Nyx, contact United Paws. You can fill out the Adoption Application below or email us at unitedpawshelp@gmail.com. You must be 21 years or older to adopt through United Paws.

unitedpaws.wordpress.com/online-adoption-application/

Science is Real except when manipulated by conspiracists

Submitted By: okiedokie33@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I do get tired of our local conspiracist (Andy) and his addiction to silly pseudo science and seeing his distorted views in print. Re his latest rant against wearing masks, he has little sensitivity toward others who use them for a variety of reasons other than “fear” instilled by “big pharma”. Gene Dierkin politely explained the many other reasons and was slammed in return. Immunocompromised with cancer, I appreciate Gene’s support. As for the King of Conspiracy, what a silly and trivial thing to obsess over. It’s sad to see someone so caught up in hate and vitriol, who is so quick to direct it toward others in our community. (Btw, didn’t he vow to stop posting his rants on bbq just a few months ago??)

COME UN ALMUERZO RECOGE Y LLEVA

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COME UN ALMUERZO
RECOGE Y LLEVA
(Programa de almuerzos del verano para niños)
Ruta Norte
Los lugares y horarios de recogida son:
Lunes y Miércoles del 17 de Junio al 21 de Agosto
11:00 – 11:10 Escuela Primaria de Nehalem
11:20 – 11:30 Biblioteca de Manzanita
11:40 – 11:50 Cementerio de Nehalem
12:00 – 12:10 Bayside Garden & Evergreen
12:20 – 12:30 Tohl & Echanie Ct
o puedes
11:30 – 12:00 Recoger en la Iglesia Metodista de Nehalem
*Manda un texto al 425-785-1057 con el lugar donde lo vas a recoger y el número de niños que tienes. Y si tu hijo(a) va a recoger los almuerzos. Esto es para asegurarnos de tener suficientes almuerzos en cada lugar.
Cada niño(a) recibirá 2 almuerzos el lunes y 3 almuerzos el miércoles
El primer día es el 17 de junio y el último es El 21 de agosto.
COME UN ALMUERZO
RECOGE Y LLEVA
(Programa de almuerzos del verano para niños)
Ruta Sur
Los lugares y horarios de recogida son:
Lunes y Miércoles del 17 de Junio al 21 de Agosto
11:00 – 11:10 Wheeler (enfrente del correo)
11:20 – 11:30 Tienda de Mohler
11:40 – 11:50 Miami Foley y Foss Road
12:00 – 12:10 Edificio del White Clover
12:20 – 12:30 McDonald Rd / Island Drive
o puedes
11:30 – 12:00 Recoger en la Iglesia Metodista de Nehalem
*Manda un texto al 425-785-1057 con el lugar donde lo vas a recoger y el número de niños que tienes. Y si tu hijo(a) va a recoger los almuerzos. Esto es para asegurarnos de tener suficientes almuerzos en cada lugar.
Cada niño(a) recibirá 2 almuerzos el lunes y 3 almuerzos el miércoles
El primer día es el 17 de junio y el último es el 21 de agosto.

Science Is Real 3.0

Submitted By: runnawaytrain1@gmx.com – Click to email about this post
Hi Gene,

Some response,

You wrote:

“I haven’t quite been able to figure out why anti-vaxers and anti-maskers are often very pro-Russian”

I would translate your statement thusly: “I haven’t been able to figure out why folks who don’t want government mandates for an experimental MRNA-technology forced on the public, and who don’t want to put that technology into their own bodies at all, ever, and who don’t validate the use of KN95 surgical splash-guard masks as any sort of impediment to airborne viruses, are often very against NATO and The United Sates of America violating the terms of peace from WW2 and trying to start a nuclear war and/or World War Three with Russia.”

And for me, the answer is clear: Peace, Love, Freedom.

You also wrote that such folks are also “very hateful of our own country with all its flaws…”

Mmmmmmm….the patriot anti-vax anti-mask anti-war crowd is hateful of America???

I’m confused on that part of the sentence.

You wrote more:

“…and also despise people with different views of society, politics, and health.” That’s a mouthful dude. I despise lots of folks for lots of reasons, as you do, as we all do.

And you wrote:

“As for masks, Andy, you have no idea why anyone chooses to wear a mask but insist on your right to pre-judge and condemn them.”

Gene, when you see someone wearing a MAGA hat, what do you think about them? We all have the right to pre-judge whomever we want. And as I wrote, I feel bad for most of the folks still wearing masks. I stated that I think they have been victimized by Big Pharma and their associates. I am stating that they are victims. The ones condemning them are the vax-makers that made billions off the fear they generated, the fear they put into those people’s hearts.

You also wrote:

“What or who makes you So, So Special?”

I don’t know, right!!! I’ve been wondering about that for years!!! But I sure as sh*t am special, eh Gene??

“I’ve known some patriarchal dudes in my life, but… wow!”

Not sure where that came from, but I’m more of a feminist than most feminists are these days.

And in my post I clearly FOUGHT THE PATRIARCHY by putting the war-pigs-slaughtering-girls-in-Ukraine by…well wait a sec, lets find that Wall St Journal piece I posted on this site months ago, where the ‘war with Russia’ patriarchal war-pigs made an ad telling Ukrainian girls they were brave feminists for dying for Zelensky and Lynsie Graham. They were brave for getting killed by American bombs via Russian tanks and artillery.

Eh, this CNBC propaganda is good enuf. Here is some actual, sickening, patriarchy…masquerading as feminism. Keep bombing Ukraine Democrats, the Ukrainian feminists are fighting sexism! (Not so much when they’re dead)

www.cnbc.com/2024/03/08/ukraines-female-soldiers-are-battling-against-russians-and-sexism.html

I also pointed out that trans boys competing against girls in high school and college was bad for girls, and in doing so I was fighting the patriarchy (trans men). Where did all the butch dykes go anyway? I got along with them pretty damn good!

Doh! :0

Andy

Neahkahnie Water District Operator Announcement

Submitted By: nwdmanager@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Neahkahnie Water District – System Operator Position
Neahkahnie Water District located in Nehalem, OR is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the position of System Operator. The water district is a spring fed water supply located on Neahkahnie Mountain and services over 400 customers. The salary range is $28.00 – $32.00 per hour plus benefits and is based on a 32 hour work week. Application deadline is June 28, 2024 or until filled. Please visit the website for full Job Description and Employment Application form at www.nknwd.org/

The Heart of the Mother Tree ~ A Solstice Ceremony

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Beloved Community~

The longest day of the year is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate the abundance of the Earth and all she provides us.

Aislinn Kerchaert and I delighted to collaborate again and share a special Solstice Ceremony with you.

We’ll have a full day to bask in the beauty of the garden at St. Catherine’s to drop in with each other and connect with the land, our Ancestors and our relations of the sea.

Through ritual and Shamanic Breathwork, we’ll invite in healing for ourselves, the land, and our community.

Date + Time:
Saturday, June 22nd
11 am – 6pm

Location:
at St. Catherine’s Sanctuary
in Nehalem, OR

To confirm your spot for this event, we ask that you register ahead of time using the link below:

app.moonclerk.com/pay/388uz7spzfeb

*Registration Closes on Friday, June 21st at 11 am PT*
For full event details, visit the Facebook event page.
We hope to see you there!

About your facilitators:

Aislinn Kerchaert is an Initiated Kontomblé Voice Diviner, Artist, Poet, and Healer.
She has a background as a Reiki Master, an Access Bars Facilitator, and in The Language of Being, Trauma Informed Practices and Divination. She is a proud member of The Exchange: The Institute for Equity Centered Coaching. Her Spiritual Practices as a Leader and Teacher, as well as a Human and Friend, are rooted in Animism, Equality, Ancestral Medicine, and her years of walking the Red Road with her beloved of many years.
She is greatly guided by the teachings of the Kontomblé who have been her mentors and teachers for many years. Her work with Spirit, Ancestral Healing, and Energy Medicine has reached an international community over the past five years. She currently offers private Kontomblé Voice Divinations, One on one Mentoring, as well as online group courses and programs on Earth-Based Ritual, Elemental Healing and Ancestral Medicines.
To learn more about Aislinn, please visit www.singswithtrees.com

Lynda “Chickpea” Chick, RN is a Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator through Venus Rising Association for Transformation. Her purpose is to walk with people through transitions and transformations as they remember who they truly are.

Dr. Jonathan Allan Speaker, Friday, June 28, 2 – 4 PM

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Join the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay to hear Dr. Jonathan Allan, a registered geologist with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries speak. He currently leads the Tsunami modeling and mapping program for the State of Oregon.

Friday, June 28, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pine Grove Community House
225 Laneda Avenue
Manzanita, OR, 97130

Science Is Real according to Andy

Submitted By: yuiqwe1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Is there a conspiracy theory you don’t subscribe to? Do you ever post any credible sources for your hysteria? Lastly hey, if you don’t like masks don’t wear one. Sometimes sick people wear masks to protect others, some have pollen allergies but go ahead and slam them from your position of superior authority, or find something more rewarding and productive to do.

Bubble Party in Manzanita

Submitted By: littlefieldmarly@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Please join Denise Prothe, Guild Mortgage & I, Marly Littlefield w/ RE/MAX Coastal Advantage for a fun summer event!
When: June 28th, 2pm-4pm
Where: RE/MAX Coastal Advantage Manzanita, 430 Laneda Ave

Stop by, say hi & bring the kids for some summer fun! Go to the website on the qr code for a link to RSVP & receive 1 raffle ticket.

FOR SALE 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD $900

Submitted By: johncottrell4u@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
FOR SALE 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD
$900 OBO Cash only
See Edmunds.com appraisal attached for Rough Value of $1211
Mileage: 196000
Past 5 years only driven locally
Pros
P235/75R15 All Season Tires only have 3000 miles on them
Engine runs good
Battery good
New alternator about 3 years ago
Body panels good with some minor scrapes and bruises
Shade tree mechanic/restorer dream vehicle
Cons
Maybe getting too tired for long distance travels …….(the car not me)
Has numerous annoying defects such as
* driver’s window off track
* cracked windshield
* door locks are iffy so I never lock it
* radio stopped working a couple years ago
* last winter heater blower motor stopped working,……hmm? fuse?
* occasionally need to add coolant to radiator
* air conditioning quit about 3 years ago
* one key, no fob
* miscellaneous
Hey! It’s not new but it is good local transportation – just treat it with respect for its age
Seller Motivated
Text/Call John at 503.245.1423

DON’T MISS IT! GET TICKETS NOW! LAST 3 SHOWS! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG!

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DON’T MISS IT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! LAST 3 SHOWS!
TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM SUNDAY MATINEE AT 2:00 P.M.!
SEE WHY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT RIVERBEND PLAYERS’ HILARIOUS PRODUCTION OF ‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’!
The must-see comedy of the year, part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, the Olivier Award-winning comedy is a global phenomenon guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’ live on stage at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem for the final three remaining shows from 06/14/24 – 06/16/24.
DETAILS AND TICKETS AT www.RiverbendPlayers.org
Photo by Willy Paul Photo. Front, left to right: Kate Lecaze, Patrick Conner, Dawson Carter Back: Bryonie Arnold _