By Lianne Thompson Did you know Michael Burgess, “Uncle Mike,” a beloved writer, editor, community icon, and force of nature? Many of us did. He coached us, his community of writers, in…
Category: Op-Ed
Drew’s Editorials: SAG STRIKING, STUDIOS SLAGGING
By Andrew Jenck After 146 days, the writer’s strike finally ended on September 27, as studios and the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) came to a tentative agreement; concerning writer’s pay, employment,…
Can’t Complain … They Are Building Workforce Housing; Construction Impacts Neighbors – Sharla Needs Shelter Go-Fund-Me
UPDATE – Nov. 2023: This lament was shared on social media over a month ago as the impacts of new housing were felt in a local neighborhood. Now a friend and neighbor…
Send NCRD a message by defunding it? Vote to Renew Levy
That’s some strange logic. There have been 15 (or is it 20?) years’ worth of investment in NCRD based partially on the presence of the renewable tax levy. And now out of…
NCRD is Vital Resource – Please Vote YES on 5-Year Tax Levy
Hi, My Fellow Community Members I am asking you to vote “Yes” on the 5-year Optional Tax Levy for General Operations for North County Recreation District (NCRD) in November. This funding is…
NCRD Yes!
A friend texted me to say she was confused about how to vote for NCRD. She asked, What were my thoughts? I was confused, too. So I went to the Executive Director…
We’re YES on NCRD
What is not to love about North Coast Recreation District? It has great classes with special consideration for all ages. It has saved lives with swimming classes for grade school children in…
Vote YES for NCRD – Here’s What a YES Vote Gets You …
Dear Fellow North County Residents, Vote Yes for NCRD. The question is, YES for What? YES is Daycare for children, after school care for kids of working parents and summer camps and activities…
Support for North County Recreation District – Vote Yes!
My family and I have been Nehalem residents since Spring of ’07. We were delighted when we discovered NCRD. It is THE community center. From the exercise opportunities including a pool to…
Yes on NCRD Tax Levy Renewal, Support for Local Recreational Opportunities
Dear community members, Please join me in supporting the NCRD by voting yes for the renewal of the current five year option tax for General Operations. This is not a new tax;…
