By Dave Benneth, Neskowin Resident My wife tells me I’m not very observant. Maybe she’s right because after years living in Neskowin, I just realized there may be motels in our neighborhood…
Category: Op-Ed
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Some Notes on Gambling and Celebrating Our Local Markets
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Neighbors and Friends, Legislative leaders have created a Joint Committee on Gambling Regulation to review the existing policies and structures that regulate state-sanctioned gambling, and take…
PEACE OUT LOUD: Mental Health vs Terrorism
By Romy Carver Yesterday was the final day of Mental Health Awareness Month, and I have a lot on my mind. I had already written a blog about mental illness, which I…
I’ve Been Thinking: How “Whatever it takes” took over
By Jim Heffernan In 1960, when I was 14, John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic President, was inaugurated as President of the United States. I was in 8th grade at a Catholic…
Nestucca Valley School District Residents Do the Right Thing
A petition to hold a recall election to remove the three elected Nestucca Valley School Board members, Bill Hagerty, Diane Boisa and Shane Stuart was filed in March, 2022 with the Tillamook…
WORDS OF WISDOM: My Ten Minute Rule
by Neal Lemery I try to live an organized, purposeful life, with some guiding principles and an action plan. My “to do” list should be close at hand, current and relevant. If…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Who Represents our Children?
My heart continues to break, child by child. Nineteen more children and two more adults needlessly lost forever. How do we fix this unbelievably horrific and grave problem in our country? Why…
WORDS OF WISDOM: The Power of Collective Silence
By Neal Lemery I found myself at a local café, having a late breakfast, with about a dozen other community members who had the same idea. At a nearby table, a family…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Your Chance to Vote or Comment on Critical Events
Ballots for the May election are due tomorrow May 17th You can deposit them at public ballot box sites or drop them in the mail — but be sure they are put in your…
Vote to support your public services, but remember – there was (and still is) a better way
Rural communities all over Oregon are suffering from a lack of funds for public services. At the same time the timber industry is making record breaking profits. Something’s not right here. And…
