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Survivor: Damascus The Tribe has spoken . . .

by Dan Bosserman r at any rate will have spoken after the election in Damascus next Tuesday. That election will decide whether Damascus, incorporated in 2004—the first new city in Oregon in 22 years—will continue to be a city or will disincorporate and again be under the governance of Clackamas County and Metro regional government.

Like the popular TV “reality” game show, residents of Damascus have suffered a long and arduous progression of challenges, face-offs, privations, humiliations, rolereversals, shifting alliances, and sometimes embarrassing Tribal Councils.

And as in the popular game show, the audience—communities surrounding Damascus—have sometimes found themselves questioning whether there’s any “reality” involved, or whether, as Gertrude Stein once said about Oakland, California, there’s any “there” there.

Certainly there was, before all the conflict began. In 1959, during Oregon’s Centennial celebration marking its 100th year as a state, an arch over Highway 212 in the center of Damascus (not then incorporated as a city) declared it “The biggest little city in Oregon.”

Very few would have seriously disputed that claim, except for the tiny detail that Damascus was not a city, a village, a hamlet, or any other officially recognized entity. It did, however, have its own post office from 1867 to 1904. Since then Damascus mail has been issued from the nearby Boring Post Office.

But Damascus was already a thriving

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(Continued from front page) community before the post office was named in 1867. Portland had overtaken Oregon City as the area’s main city by 1851, so a year later Philip Foster built a second road from his farm in Eagle Creek to Portland.

Known as the Barlow-Foster Trail, this new trail passed over Damascus’ current Royer Road and to what is now known as Foster Road. In 1866 the com-

munity derived its name from Iowan transplant and early settler and potter, Ed Pedigo, who suggested naming the area Damascus in reference to the Syrian city in the Bible. The area’s 27 families approved of the name.

One of the other items unique about Damascus’ history is the 1959 Oregon Centennial commemoration. Damascus’ wildly popular celebration of the state’s centennial was so popular it lasted for three years. In one day alone an estimated 85,000 people descend-

ed on Damascus for the festivities.

A 2000 decision by Metro to expand Portland’s urban growth boundary into the area prompted some citizens of the community to submit Measure 3-138, a measure on the ballot for the 2004 general election in November.

The initiative’s passage resulted in the incorporation of the former unincorporated communities of Damascus and Carver into the City of Damascus, a step which prevents nearby cities from annexing the community. The city

was the first new city in Oregon in 22 years.

In a special election on September 21, 2005, a city charter was approved by 88% of its voters. Voters in eleven parcels of land between Damascus and Happy Valley were given the chance to vote on annexation to Damascus: six of the areas voted for annexation, four voted against, and in the eleventh, no votes were cast.

The city has gone through seven city managers in eight years. Its most recent manager, Greg Baker, who had served since July 2012, resigned under pressure in May 2013. He received a $321,620 severance payment. A vote to disincorporate the city is scheduled for November 2013 as well as a vote to recall the mayor.

One of the many ironies in the dispute is that some of the citizens who originally worked so hard to incorporate Damascus ten years ago are the most active in the move to disincorporate.

Chris Hawes leads the charge to disincorporate, but ten years ago he voted for the city. He’s enthusiastic about Damascus as a community.

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sum of money to help her family,” said Hawes. “They raised $14,000 in a coffee shop alone next-door to City Hall. Can you imagine walking in and having a $50 cup of coffee? That’s a community!

We’re great at being a community: we’re just terrible at being a city.”

He’s referring to the bickering about the comprehensive plan required of all cities. “My wife told me to stop yelling at the sheetrock and get involved. I’d like to go down to a council meeting and say, ‘Here are the possible solutions. Which one do you hate least?’”

Hawes quoted a friend who once told a group of associates, “Someday every single one of you is going to be the guest of honor at a large public gathering, where they’ll be looking at you in a wooden box. On that day, none of them will care how you voted, or felt about taxes, or stream setbacks, or building codes. What’s important will be how you treated your family, your community, your children.”

Jim DeYoung is a member of the Damascus City Council, and is against disincorporation. “The number one issue is self-governance,” he said. “The comprehensive plan is going forward with a new process: it’s

very near to a resolution. We need to move Damascus forward, not backward. All this antipathy is temporary; in 40 years it will all be forgotten.”

Keith Pugh, treasurer of Move Damascus Forward, was in downtown Damascus carrying a sign that urged voters to reject disincorporation. “We’ve built it part way,” he said. “Let’s not tear it down. Mayors and Councils come and go. That can all be arranged, but let’s not get hung up in the kind of political gridlock that has paralyzed Washington, D.C.” Carey Sheldon is a builder and developer who owns Sheldon Development, Inc. In his yard on Hwy 212 is a four-foot by eight- foot sign that reads “Stop the waste. Disincorporate.” He said, “I moved here in 2003 and supported Start Damascus. But I‘ve watched the city go through a ten-year battle over a comprehensive plan. If we disincorporate, Metro will take over the plan, and it will work. I want to see this community developed. I’m anxious to see it grow.”

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community, you’ll vote against disincorporation. The reasons people formed a city in 2004 are the same reasons we want to keep the city in 2013—except that the taxes have gone down.”

Diana Helm was City Council president when she ran unsuccessfully against Spinnett for the mayoral position in 2010. Last

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week she agreed that many—like her—had worked to incorporate Damascus and to form a workable comprehensive plan, but are now in favor of disincorporation. “The city has spent too much time and money and got nowhere,” she said. “It’s time to quit.”

Move Damascus Forward offered what they consider seven good reasons to continue to build the City of Damascus: 1.What the pioneers began in

1852, we continued nine years ago when we incorporated as Damascus.

2.We determine our City tax rate to pay for the services we want, including the repair of city roads, and our level of police protection.

3.By our own comprehensive plan, we determine the zoning where houses, schools, parks, businesses, retirement homes, churches, industry, water and sewer lines, and new roads and

utilities will go.

4.One of our core values is to preserve our rural atmosphere. On average, our comprehensive plan will have housing at low density, with substantial protection of our natural resources.

5.Our plan is so special that other communities seek to implement it. The County’s plan will have NONE of these protections against such big developers as Patton and General Distributors.

County Assessor explains tax bills

n a press release October 14, the Clackamas County Department of Assessment & Taxation, headed by Tax Assessor Bob Vroman, issued a 2100-word statement to accompany the tax bills received by county residents a week later. Some of the most significant points of that statement follow: Total real market value in Clackamas County will show the first year-over-year increase since the economy spiraled downward following the fall of 2008.

Oregon’s rebounding economy and improving real estate mar-

ket contributed to the highest percentage growth in property tax in the last three years.

The total 2013-14 property tax to be collected for all districts in the county is $649,224,335, an increase of 3.16% over last year’s total of $629,332,557. The $19.9 million increase in property taxes is primarily due to taxes generated from new construction, voter approval of one new taxing district, new bond levies, and the required 3% increase to assessed value on most existing property.

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Letter to the Editor

Sudden Mountain Express schedule changes The Mt. Hood Express New Schedule as of October 28, 2013!

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Silently, with no notice, the County changed the Mt. Hood Express Bus schedule! I’ve posted the new and old schedules so you can make sure I caught the changes hidden (unmarked, in plain sight) in the new one. In addition to the schedule changes, the fare is now $2.00; the only exception is kids under 6, no flagging bus for stop or pickup, etc. The new schedule seems to have: 1. The first bus is now 1/2

hour earlier at 5:15 instead of 5:45. (Hope you don’t miss the bus tomorrow, since they didn’t tell anyone!)

2. The ski buses now stop in Rhody (old Guido’s on the way out, Mt. Hood Foods on the way in) 3. The last, remaining evening bus of the former Mountain Express is now starting in Sandy at 6:00 p.m. instead of 5:47, with everything 13 minutes later.

More to come from your Villages of the Darned commentator,

tional limitation, Measure 5, grew more slowly with increasing real market values. Still, tax reduction under Measure 5’s limitations increased from last year’s $18.2 million to $20.1 million, reaching the highest amount of Measure 5 tax relief since the implementation of Measure 50 in 1997. This tax relief for property owners comes at a cost to taxing districts that receive less revenue as a result of Measure 5 limitations.

Many property owners will still see their taxes increase close to the 3% expected with the typical 3% growth in assessed value. Some will see increases greater than 3% where districts levied more for existing bonded debt or passed new local option or bonded debt levies.

Others will see increases less than 3% where taxing districts levied less for bonded debt, paid debt off, or they are seeing savings as a result of Measure 5 limitations. A number of prop-

erty owners will see tax decreases where real market values have fallen below the maximum assessed value and their assessed value and taxes have decreased.

Regional voters approved the Metropolitan Service District’s local option levy that is 9.6 cents per thousand to fund improvement of natural areas and water quality. Voters in Government Camp approved the creation of a new road district with a permanent rate of 40.03 cents per thousand.

All Clackamas County residents will see a rate reduction of 10.9 cents per thousand resulting from the ending of the Clackamas Town Center Urban Renewal Plan and its special levy authority.

Oregon’s property tax system continues to be driven by a constitutional property tax limitation passed by voters in May of 1997 and still referred to as Measure 50. The constitutional amend(Continued page 5)

6.Our comprehensive plan and zoning map respect the property rights of the people to determine WHEN and HOW they develop their land. Farms, auxiliary dwelling units, and home businesses are specifically guaranteed.

7.We elect (or unelect) our own local government officials. It is the level of government closest to us.

If we cease to exist, we are totally at the whim of what the distant County decides.

One of the claims to Damascus’ ingenuity rests with what is known as the Centennial Peace Candle. Originally Portland wanted to build a candle with wax collected from around the state.

This task apparently became so onerous for Portland that they cancelled the project. Damascus took this on and successfully created a candle made from 20 tons of wax. Although the original candle is gone, a replica exists near the fire station and Damascus’ Centennial Park.

Jeff Probst, host of the TV series Survivor, repeatedly invites the show’s contestants to light their individual torches from the communal tribal fire, “because in this game, fire represents life. Once your fire is gone, so are you.”

When the tribe has spoken, and voted someone off the island, the contestant’s torch is snuffed out. Whether Damascus continues to exist as a city will be determined by next Tuesday’s election, but whichever way the vote goes, the smart money says that as a vibrant, thriving, caring community, Damascus will be around for a long time to come.

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Mt. Hood Territory November Events Corn Cross Bicycle Event…11/2, 8am-4pm. Corn maze, obstacles, food, beverages/beer, live music. $25 pre-reg; $30 day of event; Kiddie Cross Free. OBRA membership required. $5 for one day license. Beginners, Cat C Clydesdale, Masters, Junior, Kiddie Cross and single speed. Info (503) 475-2347, ccohen@cityofsandy. com. Discount available at Sandy Best Western, (503) 668-7100. Liepold Farm, 14050 SE Richey Rd, Boring. (503) 663-5880. www.obra.org Holiday Craft Bazaar…11/2, 9am-4pm. Annual Bazaar showcasing 90+ vendors.

Gifts of all types including jewelry, cards, clothing, kitchen items, holiday decor, and honey. Have pictures taken with Santa. Beavercreek Cooperative Telephone will be serving lunch. All proceeds from vendor fees and food go to local charities.

First 100 receive a door prize. Beavercreek Elementary School, 21944 S Yeoman Rd, Oregon City. (503) 632-2537. www.bctelco.com Country Christmas Bazaar…11/11 to 11/16. Tue-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm.

Two bazaars with gifts, crafts and home decor (one also April 9-13). Free admission and parking! Come and experience the warmth and charm of their Country Bazaars. For more info, call (503) 266-7772 or email countryjunction@canby. com. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby. (503) 266-1136. www.clackamas.us/fair Holiday Art Show & Sale…11/16 to 11/17. 6th annual. Oswego Heritage Council presents the annual art show held every November. Oswego Heritage House, Lake

Oswego. (503) 635-6373. www.oswegoheritage.org Wine & Arts Festival…11/16 to 11/17, 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 24th Annual.

Mix and mingle with featured artisans and winemakers. Admission is free! Wine Tasting Passports may be purchased for $15 each and include a commemorative glass! The Resort at The Mountain, 68010 E Fairway Ave, Welches. 800-669-7666. www.theresort.com

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Volume X1V - Issue 5 November, 2013 Published by R. Steven West Managing Editor R. Steven West Editor Dan Bosserman Marketing Director R. Steven West Display Advertising Sales Pat Porter R. Steven West Journalists Dan Bosserman Loisann Young Columnists Katrina Aman - Youth Perspecitve Chuck Bolsinger - Nature NW Olga Donvillo, LAc, DHM - Health Julie Gomez - Nature Kelly Lazenby - Theater Arts Maxine Marsolini - Family Finance Dr. Chris Meletis - Health Katharine Mertens - Equine Vet Chris Olson - Real Estate Pamala Vincent - Lessons from the Garden Kurt Winner - Culinary Traveler Graphic Design, Layout & Production Ernst Design Studio Distribution: 30,000 by U.S. Mail 35,000 in Circulation How To Reach Us: P.O. Box 15 29 • Boring, OR 97009 503-936-NEWS • 503-668-9490 www.TheEastCountyGazette.com Fax: 503-668-9496 e-mail : publisher@theeastcountygazette.com The East County Gazette LLC was established in 1999 and is a free monthly news/magazine.

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Holiday Bazaar…11/16/2013. Annual Holiday Bazaar featuring over 30 vendors selling handmade gifts, jewelry, clothing, treats, artwork and more. Free to the public. For more info, call (503) 557-4700. West Linn Community Center, 1180 Rosemont, West Linn Thanksgiving Weekend Wine Tasting... 11/28 to 12/1. Visit wineries of the East Willamette Valley and Chehalem Mountains with award winning wines and special deals all weekend.

Annual Tree Lighting…11/29, 5:30pm. At Safeway - 5th and A Avenue and then enjoy parade down to Millennium Plaza Park at 200 First St. for more festivities and lighting of trees. Brought to you by the City of Lake Oswego. For more info, call (503) 675-2549. Millennium Plaza Park, Downtown Lake Oswego. (503) 675-3983. www.lakeoswegoparks.org

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by Katrina Aman still have the scar from the track and field district race.

I still wear my favorite earrings – the pair I got on my 15th birthday from the friend I don’t stay in touch with anymore. My lucky suit jacket has endured with me in high school debate, my first job interview, and recently a marketing presentation to the university staff.

Many things have stayed the same since my high school career, but as I look back often, I constantly think of what I wish I had known. There are many things I would tell, hastily and authoritatively, to my high school self – in a desperate attempt to have saved myself from some annoyance and embarrassment.

1.People change.

In high school, there is so much focus on friendships lost and couples breaking up, so much emphasis on how people change for the worse. Rarely did anybody ever consider how people change for the better, especially after the oddity of high school. High school is awkward for everyone.

Everybody is trying to be something they’re not. Eventually people break and at the turn of graduation, they become better. That girl who made fun of me became my friend; that teacher who I didn’t like actually became my mentor; and that boy who thought he was too good for my existence just requested to be my “friend” on Facebook. Believe in the good or at least the potential of people to change for the better.

2.Take nothing and no one for granted.

It’s true that time used to be my friend, and now it’s a skittish acquaintance at best. A major difficulty I had in high school was that I used people and time

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to my advantage, like they would somehow both be renewable at my need.

That’s not how it works. In high school especially, don’t use time as if it has no value & don’t treat people as worthless, either.

3.Nobody really knows what they’re talking about.

Everybody has an opinion and the most eagerness to express those opinions showed in my high school days. Everything seemed simple up to high school as students are just discovering who they are. But when middle school ended, those discovering students suddenly knew their opinion on everything – in absolute form only.

Every other day the boy that sat behind me in Biology had a new epiphany. But it wasn’t just him. I, too, like almost everybody, thought I was truly blessing the world with my existence with every strong and opposing opinion I had. I was seeing the world for the first time and it seemed like everybody else was blind.

“Why is she eating that for lunch? Can she not tell how much it sucks? I have to tell her right now to save her.” Yep. Looking back, it sure feels like we were all that bad in high school.

I didn’t realize how skewed my picture of the world was until years later when my opinion

turned completely around.

I found quickly that the opinions I used to have are not my opinions at all but rather a strange mess of regurgitated ideas that were cool within my friend group. If I could go back, I’d consider purchasing the audio gun the Japanese have recently developed.

The gun makes people stop talking whether they want to or not. You think I’m joking but it could have saved so many people from harm, embarrassment and myself from my ridiculously repentant conscious.

4.Embrace regret.

Some philosophies, such as those of Miley Cyrus and MTV, teach us to live in the moment, convincing this generation that emotions like longing and regret just take us away from the here and now; they are things we cannot control.

I disagree. Regret is the most valued negative emotion, because it helps people make sense of live events and remedy what went wrong. Regret increases our ability to learn from the experience.

But it’s important not to let the past rip at your self-esteem. The stories are still good. I like the stories. Bravery, stupidity, pain – none of them are meaningless and none of them come free. Peo-

ple say not to regret because at the time, it was what I wanted— but if I had known the regret to come later, I never would have wanted what I wanted at all.

5.Popularity isn’t everything.

In fact, it’s barely anything.

If popularity was the currency, many of us would have lived in cardboard boxes while trying to purchase half of Florida. The fact is that I went through high school not being superbly popular but still had a fantastic life. I didn’t seem to understand that, though, as I strived for status.

I want every high school student to know that your life isn’t miserable if every eleventh grader doesn’t know your name.

It just means that you’ll find happiness in different ways, and ways that will last after graduation. Whether or not everyone in your class adores you shouldn’t determine your happiness. Being popular isn’t important. It’s as simple as that.

I want to be clear that I loved high school. I believed whoever said they were the best years of my life, and then I graduated and realized that was wrong. I’d correct any student who thinks that about high school. High school is great, but they aren’t the best.

That’s the number one thing I would have told myself in high school. It gets better.

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Oyster Cloyster is widely considered the party that kicks off Newport’s holiday season. All proceeds benefit the Aquarium Science Program at the Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The event brings chefs and food enthusiasts together for a celebration of the oyster, an iconic symbol of the fishing and aquaculture industries in the region. A variety of delectable food sourced from the land and sea will be served to guests. Craft

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I’m thankful it’s not Christmas

by Kelly Lazenby

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ovember is now upon us. Strange, I never seem to see any Thanksgiving décor in the stores after Halloween. It feels like Christmas keeps getting pulled closer and closer to mid-October now. Has anyone else noticed this?

I could not believe it when I saw holiday decorations, outdoor lights and red and green printed bows already on display during my Back-to-School shopping.

When does it stop? We need to all band together and get our distinct holiday experiences separated. Who is with me?

Christmas reminds me of a pushy relative trying to hog all the attention. Go away! I’m not ready for you yet. Can I please be allowed to enjoy my pumpkin pie and fall colors on the trees for a few days? Alone, if you don’t mind, Christmas dear, and would you please close the door on your way out?

Good. Now I can feel free to give thanks. I am very thankful for my family, all of whom enjoy art in all its forms. I am thankful for loving and supportive friends, all of whom are extremely talented; each in their own way. I am also thankful for being able to do what I love, every day.

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out December butting in for once.

Now that winter weather is here, spend some time seeing a play, viewing some local art or listening to live classical music. There should be no distracting Christmas to bother you this month.

I am also giving thanks for so many fine high school theater productions this November, but you will have to scramble to see them all, as they are all showing on the same two weekends in November. You can take your pick of excellent musicals: Sandy High School presents Meredith Wilson’s perennial favorite, The Music Man. Enjoy the seventysix trombones November 15, 16, 21, 22 or 23 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $8.00 at the door, less for students. Hello Dolly, presented by the Gresham High School Drama Department Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17, or the following

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weekend November 22 through Sunday November 24th. Those same dates are also featuring the Reynolds High School comedy (literally) musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Tickets can be purchased at the door or the school office starting November 5.

David Douglas High School will feature their fall musical, Suessical, also on the weekends of November 15 and November 22nd, with evening performances at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. The only non-musical in the bunch is Sam Barlow High School’s production of the comedy Inspecting Carol.

You can see this one first, as it performs November 8, 9, 14 and 16th at 7:30PM or Sundays, November 10 or 17th at 3:00PM. Local theater in November will also feature the new show

by Sandy Actors Theatre, open-

ing November 8 and showing Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 1. Tickets are $15, $10 and $12 at the Sandy Theatre box office.

The Game’s Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays, is taken from the real life of actor William Gillette, who portrayed Sherlock Holmes on Broadway and now takes on the real role of sleuth in this mystery-comedy. It also ties in nicely with the new Sherlock Holmes Exhibit at OMSI that runs through January.

If you would like to see some beautiful local art, don’t forget the Gresham Visual Arts Gallery in the lobby of Gresham City Hall. Through December 5 you can see the juried art show Nature’s Best. The local art includes spectacular pictures representing fall, birds, rivers and the Northwest’s natural landscape we enjoy.

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y’east Artisans Guild and Sandy Actors Theatre team up to present a special evening for the community on Thursday, November 7. These two arts groups will combine an art exhibit, Footsteps in the Fog, with a preview performance of The Game’s Afoot for an enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

Mystery is something all artists confront daily. Little is more mysterious and intimidating than a blank canvas. The mystery of

creativity, the surprise at an unexpected result, and piercing the fog of possibilities to find the magic are themes explored in this show.

At 7:00 p.m. the artists will engage in a short discussion of their work. Afterward, attendees are invited to stay for the play, The Game’s Afoot. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired for playing Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry.

When one of the guests is

stabbed to death, the festivities become dangerous. It’s up to Gillette as Holmes, to track down the killer. Danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit.

Sandy Actor’s Theater is located behind Ace Hardware in Sandy at 39181 Pioneer Blvd.

The doors open at 6:45. All donations benefit the Guild’s non-profit public programs.

For more information contact Vernon Groff, (503) 239-4090, vernongroffstudio@gmail.com.

A homeowner’s guide to septic systems

by Alex Mauck Goodman Sanitation, Inc. irst, I want to thank each and every one of you that have called with your questions. Some of the most common ones are: 1. Can I have a garbage disposal if I’m on septic ?

Answer: if you absolutely have to have one – can’t live without and you don’t want to compost – then have one. But it’s not recommended, and you will have to pump your tank more often, as the material you stuff down the sink won’t break down and become “septage”.

2. Why is there a wet spot in my yard ? Answer: This is one of the most difficult ones because we can’t answer that just by looking at the wet spot.

There are many different reasons and the only way to find out is usually to dig. Sometimes its minor ( a break in the outlet line ) sometimes it’s major ( you need a new drainfield ) but the answer always starts with “locates for utilities” and then a shovel.

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We will explain every step of the process and encourage your questions. If the problem seems overwhelming we encourage you to take some time to think about the fix. Some things you just want a second or even third opinion or estimate, it’s understandable and we are all thoughtful of how we spend our own money.

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ally grew much faster than the 3% increase in assessed value required by law. In contrast, market values fell the past 5 years. Even with market value declines, as long as market value was greater than the maximum assessed value, the 3% annual increase in assessed value continued and taxes typically increased about 3%. Properties with new construction, other measure 50 exception value, or in areas with new money measures passed by the voters, can see taxes increase more than the typical 3%.

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by Katharine Mertens, DVM aving stabilized a patient with a dose of pain relievers and determined that I would return for a recheck in several hours, it was unsettling to watch him careen wildly around his stall only minutes after I thought I could leave him for the day.

“Popeye” was depressed and had cowpie diarrhea when I examined him that morning. His owner called me out concerned about the diarrhea, and the fact that Popeye was having difficulty walking. But her greatest alarm came from the fact that Popeye had turned his nose up at his morning grain, something he usually tucked into eagerly.

“He talks to me while I’m getting his food ready, and then dives in as soon as I fill his bucket. He comes in every morning for his carrots and grain. This morning, I was surprised to notice that he wasn’t eating—very unusual—so I brought him out of his stall and that’s when I discovered that he wasn’t walking right, either.”

“Is it colic?” Sally, Popeye’s owner, asked me. “And what’s with his breathing? Every now and then he takes these rapid breaths; it’s not normal.”

Colic refers only to abdominal pain, which can arise from so many causes. It was plausible enough to assume that Popeye had colic, but the more pressing question for me was, “Why?” Popeye’s “colic” wasn’t typical. His heart rate was markedly elevated, yet his activity was reduced. Often, if the rapid heart rate is due to pain, the horse will exhibit restlessness and agitation.

But Popeye was lethargic to the point of being uncoordinated, dragging his hind feet as he walked and stumbling over the sill as Sally led him back to his stall. And the erratic breathing fit a disturbing pattern I first

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I drew a blood sample for analysis and, pleased to see that Popeye had at least brightened since receiving his dose of pain relief, told Sally that I would be back to recheck in the evening.

Meanwhile, I wanted a telephone report in two hours.

That’s when Popeye stumbled backwards in his stall, ricocheted off the back wall, leaned sideways and all but fell down as he struggled awkwardly to regain his balance. Ultimately he turned and stood listlessly facing the corner of his stall. “Those are neurologic symptoms, Sally,” I did my best to explain, and we talked again about the unique breathing pattern. I still didn’t have an answer for why these symptoms were happening.

Popeye was nearing 30, and his family chose to monitor him at home rather than undertake referral to an equine hospital. By this time I was concerned about toxicity—something that Popeye might have eaten to, essentially, poison him. Beyond monitoring, I could help a toxicity by administering charcoal through a naso-gastric tube, to absorb any toxin still in his intestine.

But Sally assured me his last meal was 24 hours ago, long past the window of effectiveness for charcoal treatment.

“Yesterday morning, a little earlier than now, he got these carrots and his grain like usual,” she told me, pointing to a bin on the barn floor.

“These carrots?” I was looking at the remains of a 25 pound bulk bag of carrots. More specifically, I was looking at the amount of black discoloration and mold that was sprouting on them.

“Oh dear.”

“These have gone ‘off’ more than usual,” acknowledged Sally.

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“And the other horses?” I asked.

“They get one occasionally, but since they stay out in the field, no—they don’t get anywhere near as many as Popeye here. Do you think . . .?”

“The carrots could be a problem? Yes,” I told Sally. “I do.” I sympathized greatly; I too have bought those bountiful bags on sale only to lose half or more to spoilage. “General rule of thumb with treats like that: If you wouldn’t eat it yourself, don’t feed it to your horses.”

Sally brought the rest of the carrots out of the barn and dumped them in the garbage.

“That may be our most important treatment step right there,” I told her.

So much of diagnosis relies on history (recent facts about the patient’s health), and physical exam findings (in this case, incoordination, diarrhea, anorexia, and irregular breathing. The blood work was to indicate some liver damage, anemia, and intestinal bleeding.) From there we use deductive reasoning (what about the history could explain the exam findings?) It’s less common

that we perform a specific test to prove a diagnosis. In this case, we could have submitted the carrots for mold analysis—but the naked eye confirmed the presence of mold. And God forbid, if the case had proved fatal, we could have submitted liver tissue to look for characteristic changes from poisoning.

As it was, Popeye’s symptoms and blood work all fit the bill for mycotoxicosis, or poisoning from the toxins produced by molds. Further supporting this diagnosis, the only sick horse in the herd was the one who had eaten the most (by far) moldy carrots. But the most satisfying piece of evidence was Popeye’s steady improvement once the carrots were removed.

So remember, it’s not just the hay or grain that can get moldy.

If food has spoiled enough that you wouldn’t eat it yourself, your horse can’t eat it either. * * * Katharine Mertens, DVM is the owner of Mertens Mammals, LLC, a mobile, equine veterinary practice based in Boring. You can reach the practice at 503-663-6400.

Mark Hatfield film to premiere November 19 A feature-length documentary film highlighting the leadership and career of the late Senator Mark O. Hatfield will premiere Tuesday, November 19, in Portland, Oregon.

The Gentleman of the Senate: Oregon’s Mark Hatfield, tells the story of the leadership of the state’s greatest political figure through extensive interviews with U.S. Senate and Congressional colleagues, Oregon political leaders, former staff and others who worked alongside the senator.

The documentary focuses on Senator Hatfield’s leadership qualities and illustrates them through examples of his work in the U.S. Senate. These include his courage to stand up to Presi-

dent Johnson over the Vietnam War, his efforts to serve underrepresented groups like Oregon’s Tribes and their long journey for federal recognition, and his willingness to stand alone, but with civility, on tough issues like nuclear weapons and the 1996 balanced budget amendment.

The film will premiere Tuesday, November 19, at the Antoinette Hatfield Hall in the Winningstad Theatre in downtown Portland. Tickets are available for the 8:30 p.m. showing for $50. A package including the pre-show VIP reception at the Oregon Historical Society, a ticket to the show, and a copy of the film on DVD is also available for $125.

Visit www.HatfieldFilm.com for details and to purchase tickets.

Send your photos for Mt. Hood Hospice’s Time of Remembering Each year Mt. Hood Hospice hosts a memorial event for all in our community to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones we have lost.

We warmly invite you to our annual Time of Remembering to honor our loved ones during the holiday season with music, reading of names, lighting of candles and a memorial video.

Anyone who is missing a loved one is invited to this gathering to share memories and offer support. Refreshments will be served. Whether or not Mt. Hood

Hospice helped care for your loved one, we would be honored to share this time with you.

Please s­end us a photo of your loved one for the video by Friday, November 22, 2013. Photos can be sent by mail to Mt. Hood Hospice, P.O.Box 1269, Sandy, Oregon 97055 or via email to e.cartoun@mthoodhospice.org.

All photos will be returned.

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2013 Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

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by Maxine Marsolini “ T h e sin gle greatest d eterminer of an individual’s success is his or her own behavior.”

– Ed Baker* ’ve often heard people say, “There’s too much month and not enough money.”

To which I will ask, “Do you keep track of where your money is going?”

Typically, the answer is, “No.” Month-after-month the cycle repeats and years full of financial struggles roll by without a single behavioral shift.

Sometimes it’s good to take a look at competitive sports to gain lessons for life. For example, to find concepts for financial success, think football. The money, and its overseer, must work together to reach the end zone; no different than a seasoned quarterback throwing a pass to his wide receiver. Teamwork is happening.

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Years ago, when we decided to pay off our home mortgage, there was a need to shift our spending behaviors. Having a chart as a visual aid helped us to monitor our progress. Every month for three and a half years we happily watched the balance shrink.

At times it seemed like such an impossible goal to achieve and every now and then we were tempted to deviate from the plan. Fortunately, common sense played out, we held each other accountable, added money to the principal each month, and stayed on course. Expensive vacations were put off. We ate at home more often than not. Local fun within a few hours’ drive kept life interesting, and nobody starved or went naked.

We all know football games are won or lost based on which team makes the most touchdowns or field goals. Winners are happy. Gatorade containers suddenly cascade over the coach with cheers and celebration. The

losers aren’t smiling. They push back disappointment and wonder what they could have done differently. Financial legacies are made or lost the same way.

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Behaviors can change. Money advances into the end zone one dollar at a time because of a smart game plan laced with common sense, a steady focus, and forward motion yard by yard down the field toward the desired goal.

“The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track; the foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch.”~Proverbs 14:8, The Message * * * Maxine Marsolini is an author, life coach, founder of Rebuilding Families, and host of KRVR The River blog talk radio.

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MHCC Planetarium offers comet show The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium show on Nov. 4 will cover Comet Fever and Comet ISON. “Comets can arouse public curiosity when they are bright and disappoint people when they don’t live up to their hype,” notes Pan Hanrahan, Planetarium director.

“While Comet ISON will not be the ‘Comet of the Century,’ it still has a chance to be visible to the naked eye at least for a few mornings. This comet is not as large as some previous comets but appeared abnormally bright when it was first observed.”

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I did some investigative reporting with my family to see if they could identify some of the benefits of leaves. It didn’t go so well. No matter how I posed the question, the response was overwhelmingly blank stares. A bit frustrated, I trudged on with more prompting…more leading questions. Finally, Mady and Leona came up with some uses that certainly explained some of the natural benefits of leaves like eat them, jump in piles of them, make crafts and they are colorful. Not exactly the most comprehensive list, but some good ideas just the same.

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layer of the leaf. Sunlight breaks down the water in the plant, and the oxygen that the plant gives off is what we use to breathe. God’s thoughtful creation at work!

If you have ever stopped to consider the forest floor, then you have seen yet another miracle at work. When leaves fall and are undisturbed, they begin to break down with the help of billions of microscopic organisms. As time goes on, the leaves are transformed into a natural compost / fertilizer that feed and nourish the forest. This is composting at its finest… with no help from us. Why not rake leaves into your borders and let them break down naturally and save some money on fertilizer? Ah…but I suppose it looks nicer with bark chips showing… on the other hand, who cares what it looks like?

Now then…what about decorations for the harvest season or even Christmas? One of my favorite gifts I received last year was a poem called “Autumn Verse” that I had penned in early fall 2008. Sheri, my bride, had collected some leaves, dried them and used them to border the poem. She finished it off with a black frame, and it hangs in my office. I cherish it.

By the way…when is the last time you collected some leaves and pressed and dried them with your children or grandchildren?

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The culinary traveler Tuscan style spicy kale soup

by Kurt Winner he holidays are almost here. Time can be at a premium with the parties, shopping, and visitors. It can almost seem overwhelming, but with a little bit of planning, and some delicious make-ahead savory soup, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your time with your family and friends. I truly enjoy this soup because it’s hot, spicy, and satisfying, and best of all it gets better with time. It also helps with time management, because you can make it before you get too busy with that Thanksgiving feast: just heat it up and everyone can enjoy it with some nice freshly baked sourdough bread.

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with the skin on and cubed into ½ inch size Remove the casing from the sausage and brown the meat in a frying pan. Drain off the fat and set the crumbled meat aside. In a large enough stock pot sauté the garlic and onion in the olive oil.

Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will become bitter. Add the potatoes, chicken stock, chicken base, kale and half-and-half, bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Add the sausage. At this point you can adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and red

pepper flakes if you like it hotter.

When serving, I like to grate a bit of imported Pecorino cheese over the top. Another nice addition is to serve homemade garlic bread as a side dish.

Please note that you can increase the quantities, depending on how many people you plan to serve. As with any recipe, you have the wiggle room to tailor it to your liking. For example, you can use sweet Italian sausage instead of the hot—or Italian-style chicken sausage in a pinch.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

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NATURE

by Chuck Bolsinger was driving home on a dark, rainy day in late September, when a movement in a grassy meadow caught my attention. A coyote, I thought, but it seemed too short, leaping as it ran so it could see over the tall grass. Then I saw the black tip of its bushy tail and knew it was a gray fox (shoulder height is about 14 inches for a fox, 24 inches for a coyote).

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of one—me.

It was a hot night in late August of the only year since I’ve lived here that my creek went dry. Unable to sleep—unusual for me—I got up and gazed out the window, resting my chin on my folded arms. The garden, grape arbor, and woods beyond were beautiful and mysterious bathed in silvery moonlight.

After several minutes, I noticed something moving from the woods through the garden toward the grape arbor under, which I’d placed a tub of water for my cat (who was in the garage asleep). When the visitor

Recent DNA testing found red foxes at high elevations in Oregon’s Cascades to be of pure North American stock, while those in California’s Sierra Nevada to be a mixture of native and English genotypes.

It was the third fox I’d seen in two weeks, after several years of seeing no foxes at all in this area. The last one I’d previously seen did a re-enactment of the “fox-and-sour-grapes” routine, though unaware of its audience

got to the tub, about forty feet from the window, I could see by its shape, size, pointed face, upright ears, and bushy tail that it was a fox.

It looked around for a few minutes and started lapping

water. Then, standing on hind legs with front feet on an arbor post, it looked up at the grapes six-to-seven feet above ground, stretching its neck and making a whining-gasping sound. It jumped several times, trying to reach the grapes, then gave up and left.

Though the grapes were at least two weeks shy of ripeness, like a politician cherry-picking facts to garner support, I’d been picking out near-ripe grapes from the clusters on the vine. They were still quite tart, but probably smelled edible to the fox.

Though the foxes I’ve seen recently have all been gray foxes, I believe the one I saw on that hot night was a red fox. Both red and gray foxes are native to Oregon (and a third, kit fox a.k.a. swift fox, occurs rarely in southeastern Oregon), though red foxes in some areas are mixed strains resulting from the interbreeding of North American races with red foxes imported from England in the 1700s.

Wealthy landowners in eastern U.S. had red foxes shipped in to hunt with hounds after the native fox population had been decimated by hunting, disease, and habitat destruction. In England, fox hunting

Little seed of squash

by Julie Gomez utumn is the season of leaves that colors the woods and spices the air. It is also the time for pumpkins, and the deliciousness that comes from them: pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin lattés! The list goes on.

The pumpkin is native to the Americas, and is cultivated worldwide. Like squash and cucumber, it belongs to the Gourd Family. A familiar pumpkin found in markets in early October, is Cucurbita pepo, the common pumpkin. In Mexico, it is called pepita de calabaza,

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which means “little seed of squash.”

The pumpkin is a perennial herb generated on a fastgrowing, creeping vine with extra roots, and large, palmate, dark green leaves. Vines have both male and female flowers.

Flowers are yellow to yellowishorange. Male flowers appear first; they are large and tubular.

Female flowers are smaller and have a short, thick, stem.

At the base of the female flower is a small swelling; this is the fruit (pumpkin). Green at first, it turns blazing orange when ripe, and will weigh an average of six to eighteen

pounds. Seeds are numerous, flat, and tear-shaped.

As food: Leaves (veins removed) can be boiled, steamed or sautéed; they can be added to salads, soups, stir-fry’s, and used to wrap meats. Flowers can be used for a garnish; they can be battered-dipped and fried, stuffed, steamed, or sautéed, added to soups and salads, or cooked with other vegetables.

Pulp can be used as a vegetable or dessert. It can be baked, boiled, puréed, mashed, steamed, or fried; it can be used for making soups, pancakes, (Continued page 15)

Metro’s Nature University

ature University is a 12-session training course that starts people along the path of becoming naturalists and teachers. Download the application at oregonmetro.gov/natureuniversity.

Nature University students are introduced to time-honored techniques of nature observation and principles of discovery learning. At Nature University, you receive the training needed to become a qualified and confident Metro volunteer naturalist.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Sandy Jamison at sandra.jamison@ oregonmetro.gov or 503-9728543. Applications are due Nov.

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4, 2013 - because Metro receives more applications than there are spaces available in Nature University, not all applicants can be accepted.

Native Plant Center volunteering: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 2 and 16, Dec. 14. Volunteer at Metro’s Native Plant Center in Tualatin and help care for rare native seeds, bulbs and plant materials that support regional restoration projects. Fall activities include seed cleaning and planting, harvesting and planting bulbs and root fragments, and planting out native seed and plugs for prairie and shady habitat seed production. No experience

necessary. Gloves, tools, water and snack provided. Advance registration required; call 503797-1653.

Autumn birds in the wetlands, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16

By October, wintering waterfowl and raptors have arrived in large numbers to join the year-round residents at Smith and Bybee Wetlands. Flocks of noisy geese descending through golden light make the season obvious. Fallen cottonwood leaves cover the trails, giving them a beautiful yellow brick road look.

Join naturalist James Davis on these walks, suitable for ages 10 (Continued page 15)

was a sport of the upper-crust, glorified in literature and song, as in the folksong “John Peel.”

Do you ken John Peel at the break of day?

Do you ken John Peel in his coat so gay?

Do you ken John Peel on his prancing bay?

With his hounds and his horn in the morning.

Recent DNA testing found red foxes at high elevations in Oregon’s Cascades to be of pure North American stock, while those in California’s Sierra Nevada to be a mixture of native (Continued page 15)

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LIVING

November 2013

WELL

The gut-health link in kids Autism, Allergies, ADHD, Asthma

by Dr. Rebecca Berzow, N.D. astrointestinal health is important from day one.We rely on proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients in order for our bodies and brains to work effectively.

Research suggests that imbalances in the gut are associated with serious conditions, including Autism, Allergies, ADHD, and Asthma.

A healthy gut means an appropriately permeable lining, healthy flora balance, and timely elimination. Ensuring that our children have healthy guts may prevent these illnesses from ever developing.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders Caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum have long suspected and correlated gastrointestinal symptoms with ASD. A research study published in the online journal PLOSone demonstrated that autistic children had reduced variability of their gut flora and had significantly reduced amounts of three bacterial species known to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates and fermentation of foods to

make them digestible and their nutrients absorbable.

Another study suggests that kids on the ASD spectrum are more likely to have an intestinal lining that is hyper-permeable, also known as “leaky gut.”

Furthermore, there have been cases of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac disease misdiagnosed as ASD, in which upon treatment of the malabsorption syndrome all autism-like symptoms disappeared.

Some studies have suggested an increased risk of Gluten sensitivity among ASD children, while other studies have not found such a link. Many parents find improvement using either a gluten-free, casein-free diet or by following the GAPS diet. GAPS stands for gut and psychology syndrome and was discovered by Dr. CampbellMcbride in 2004.

Allergies can be a parent’s worst nightmare, interrupting activities and limiting a child’s ability to play and enjoy life.

Intestinal permeability has been linked to allergy acquisition and amplification. Probiotics have been suggested as a pos-

sible treatment for allergies.

Research has clearly indicated that a lack of flora can lead to allergies, asthma, and eczema known as atopy.

Repairing the gut permeability and restoring healthy gut flora may prove as a drug-free therapy for the prevention and eradication of childhood allergies.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diet and ADHD links have been demonstrated for many years. There are several food and digestion related risk factors associated with ADHD; food and additive allergies, environmental toxins, diet low in protein/high in carbohydrates, mineral, EFA and/or Amino acid deficiencies, and B-vitamin deficiency. Studies addressing these deficiencies and problems have had similar effectiveness to Ritalin in treating ADHD. Asthma Asthma appears to be affected by the microenvironment in our guts as well. One study found that asthma patients who were treated for reflux were able to

reduce their asthma medications. This suggests a direct link between gastrointestinal issues and the severity of respiratory distress in asthma patients. Another study showed that lack of H. Pylori bacteria was associated with higher asthma risk in children.

Promoting Gut Health • Eat a healthy plant-based diet ensuring good nutrition and adequate amounts of healthy fats and proteins.

• Eat fermented foods regularly like sauerkraut, kim chee, yogurt and kefir to ensure healthy flora balance.

• Address issues such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, food allergies etc, with a competent health care provider skilled in restoring GI health.

• Eliminate food allergens and sensitivities from the diet whenever possible. *

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Dr. Rebecca Berzow, N.D., Aspen Grove Wellness Center 9925 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite 100, Beaverton, OR 97008 (503) 596-2774

Ol’ Man Winter is here

How acupuncture and holistic medicine can help

by Olga Smith Dongvillo, L.Ac., DHM, MSOM s winter comes into our midst, the days get colder, and the sun feels so very far away, our physical systems get challenged with pathogens flying around, new flu strains, and so on. But this is not the only reason to prepare for winter. With shorter, darker days, many individuals’ emotional systems also suffer.

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Serotonin levels go down, we don’t get enough Vitamin D, and since it is cold and rainy, many of our exercise routines get put on hold. With all this inactivity and hunkering down by a warm fire, our Liver Qi (energy) tends to become stagnate or in other words, get stuck. According to Oriental Medicine the Liver Qi is responsible for balancing our emotions, but if the Qi is stuck, the person is more prone to de-

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pression, irritability, and lack of motivation - feeling gloomy and blue.

Research shows that Acupuncture helps stimulate endorphins, which are mood elevators. This is why Acupuncture is so effective in helping lift depression. During winter if a patient is prone to depression and/or catching colds easily, I recommend they come in for regular visits - winter tune-ups—initially every other week and then once per month to keep not only the bugs away but those pesky blues.

If the individual is suffering with severe depression, I might recommend specific herbals and/ or supplements which along with the Acupuncture will elevate mood and balance the immune system. * * * Dr. Olga Smith Dongvillo has a Doctorate in Homeopathic Medicine, a Master’s in Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist. In private practice since 1993 (this month is our 20th year) At this location since 1995. At her practice she offers Acupuncture, nutritional counseling, homeopathy, massage therapy, weight loss programs, stop smoking protocols. Celebrate November and December with us by getting 10% off all products and 20% off on first visit for new patients for massage or acupuncture.

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Lessons from the Garden

The Master Gardener

by Pamala J. Vincent “I am the vine and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” ~John 15:1-2 NIV xquisite!” exclaimed the amateur gardener, “look at the shape of those trees.” Each branch appeared to be painstakingly shaped to compliment itself and the tree as a whole. “It must take years to develop such an artful skill! Only a master could create such perfect configurations.”

We went eagerly to find him and asked how he had shaped the beautiful tree. “First you must have a plant that chooses to grow towards the sun, and is flexible,” he smiled and then

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winked. “Next, the gardener cannot be afraid to at times be heavy-handed when pruning is necessary. Without curtailing wild, unproductive growth, the tree completely left on its own may become a tangled mess.”

The amateur gardener, eager to develop a unique design of her own, wandered the nursery stock looking for the perfect sapling.

She trimmed, spaced, fertilized, and weighted her prodigy with little success. Months went by, life grew difficult for the gardener, and the tree-shaping project was forgotten. The grass grew tall and blackberries soon took over the tree, nearly choking its efforts to reach for the sun. Goats were borrowed to help control the weeds, breaking the tree in two and stripping it of its leaves.

Years passed. Life slowed a bit, and in an effort to recapture her yard, the gardener began to cut away the acre of weeds and overgrown grass. As she strug-

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gled with the blackberries, now woven to a tangled mass over six feet high, she rediscovered the little tree in which she’d set so much hope. Unwinding the thick vines, branches of the tree began to appear. Wrestling with the last determined vine, she fell to the ground, finally winning the tug-of-war, and surveyed the tree’s growth.

Sitting on the ground, looking up at her prize, there stood the most uniquely shaped fruit tree.

The twists and turns beautifying the sapling were truly one of a kind. Beyond the unequaled beauty of it all, it bore fruit . . . perfect, sweet, exquisite fruit.

The gardener sat amazed at how the little tree’s tenacity to survive had fashioned its limbs. To reach the sun’s light, the branches met each obstacle by altering the course only long enough to go around it and then resume the original upward path. This steadfast, determined, purpose-

ful, and persistent tree once lost in the brambles had proven that it indeed fulfilled its potential in spite of the amateur gardener.

Stepping back, I become an observer of my life. Like the little tree, I see how obstacles are opportunities to contour my growth. Each experience, more often the bad rather than the good, shape and define me.

When I remain steadfast, eager, and flexible in my pursuit of the Son, welcoming the hurdles, I too can become “Exquisite!”

The Master Gardener, unlike the amateur grower, NEVER forgets His shaping project. By placing or allowing difficult obstacles to challenge my growth, He helps me embark on a sculpting process making me fit for the Master’s landscape. * * * Pamala J. Vincent is a freelance author and speaker. You can find her on Facebook and at www. pamalajvincent.com

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more and more rare. Yes, I have access to a tremendous number of resources that would make such efforts possible, most of which are aimed at saving me what I am most unwilling to give: time. I can cut and paste large portions of dozens of versions of scripture, keep track of my progress on the best of programs and send these insights out to hundreds of “friends” with just a click of a key.

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RELIGION ity to be a “Self-Feeder.” What he means is that each of us needs to come to the place that meeting with Jesus on a daily basis, in order to grow as a believer, is at least as important as any other indispensable element of my life—that I personally will accept the responsibility of daily interaction with the Savior in such a way that makes the role of others in my growth secondary. It is not dependent on my pastor, my friends, my tech-

With a culture that is bordering on technical and informational overload, the art of giving real time to the cause of personal growth in relationship with Jesus seems to be growing more and more rare. devotional aids and even have the support of friends and family who would encourage and respect the effort. But the one element I lack seems to be personal effort to actually spend the time that it takes to meet the Lord in a truly intimate setting.

Wayne Cordeiro, in his book The Divine Mentor, issues the challenge that each believer needs to accept the personal responsibil-

nology, my church programs or anything else. It depends on me, making time with Him. Amid the pressures that attend modern life, I am constantly confronted with the reality that what really prevents me from experiencing what the ancients did in terms of transforming moments with Jesus, is still the same barrier that they had to overcome: my personal decision to order my

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by Lowell Weare, Senior Pastor Living Way Fellowship ll through my Christian walk I have sought what others have portrayed as a truly fulfilling devotional life.

The ancients speak of the value of such an experience and often refer to its importance in preparing for the great exploits for which they are remembered.

The Martyrs and Saints of the early church all have some fundamental experience in the context of personal devotions that seem to have been the launching pad for their courageous and inspirational lives. It has always been essential that what is embraced on a corporate level by the Church be somehow reduced in its purest sense, to an intimate and prosperous personal experience with Jesus Christ.

Over the years, here in Western culture, there have been many changes in the application of what we refer to as personal devotions, yet until recently, the importance of such disciplines has never been questioned nor allowed to disappear in a normal orthodox experience. We called them “quiet times”, “special times” or “our daily devotions.” Whatever the name, there was a time when a believer’s daily pursuit of a personal devotional life was assumed as a normal part of living with the Lord. I am not sure that is the case today.

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Mondays

Every Monday • About 10:00 a.m.—Sandy Area Playgroup for moms and children (birth and up) to enjoy social interaction and fun activities. Jenalee, (503) 826-0235 or ejofstie@msn.com.

• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA Big Book Study, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Rd., Sandy.

• 7:00 p.m.—AA holds regular meetings at St. Aloysius Church, 297 Broadway, Estacada.

1st Monday

• 7:30 p.m.—Sandy Masonic Lodge Monthly Meeting, 38348 Pioneer Blvd.

2nd Monday

• 7:00 p.m.—OTS District Board, Sandy City Hall. District’s website, www.oregon-trailschools.com.

• 2:00 p.m.—Nov. 11: Grace House Veteran’s Day celebration.

Refreshments, music and fun.

380 NW 6th Ave, Estacada (503) 630-5341.

• 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.—Nov. 11: American Legion Carl Douglas Post 74 Veteran’s Day breakfast at the Odd Fellows Hall. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice for a $5 donation. Estacada High School students can compete in the 2013-2014 Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.

Awards vary from $50 gift cards to $2,000.

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The Sandy Clackamas County Bank Auditorium, 38975 Proctor Blvd.

• 6:30 p.m.—Springwater Grange potluck followed by regular monthly meeting, 24591 S. Wallens Road (corner of S. Springwater and S. Wallens Roads), Estacada.

Tuesdays Every Tuesday

• 6:15-7:30 p.m.—Sandy Toastmasters hold regular meetings at Cascadia Village Retirement Community, 39495 Cascadia Village Dr., Sandy. All welcome.

Steve Winkler, (503) 668-3607.

• 8:00-9:30 p.m. –Tuesday Night AA Meeting at Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer, Sandy.

• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—Women’s AA meeting, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Rd., Sandy.

1st Tuesday

• 7:00 p.m.—Boring Community Planning Organization meets at the Boring Fire Station. Chair Stephen Bates (sbates53@aol. com) (503) 663-6271, P.O. Box 339, Boring OR 97009.

1st & 3rd Tuesday

• 7:00 p.m.—Boring/Damascus Lions Club meets in the restaurant on the second floor of Mt. View Golf Club. Visitors welcome. Jeff Van Winkle, (503) 793-0942, or Julie Long, (503) 407-5604.

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• 6:30 p.m.—Sandy River Basin Watershed Council located at

• 7:00 p.m.—The Sandy Fire District Board of Directors will meet

Compiled by Loisann Young Oct. 05 – Ofc. Lewis made a theft report. An employee of a business in the 37600 block of Highway 26 reported that on 10-05-13, two female subjects brought in a third person’s vehicle, and obtained $31.49 worth of services, then left without paying. They delayed in reporting the theft of services in hopes that the person(s) simply forgot to pay, and would return on their own. The investigation is ongoing.

into the restaurant using a pry tool on the north door in attempt to gain entry into the building.

It is estimated the door will cost $500 to replace.

Oct. 07 – Ofc. Sytsma responded to a runaway juvenile report. A woman reported her 14 year old daughter had left home without permission. A check of the area was unsuccessful, but police learned the child had gone to a neighbor’s home. The child was returned to her mother. Resources and suggestions were offered to help with future conflicts. The incident was documented and referred to family services.

Oct. 08 – Ofc. Bickle investigated an attempted burglary at a restaurant located in the 17400 block of Scales Ave. Between 10/07/13 and 10/08/13, an unknown suspect tried to break

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Oct. 09 – Ofc. Olmos responded to the Sandy High School Pioneer Bldg. on a vice complaint. He found a student was in possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. The 16-year-old female student was taken into protective custody and transported to the Juvenile Reception Center on the listed charge. In addition, a 17-year-old male student was later charged with Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

Oct. 10 – Ofc. Moody was dispatched to a barking dog complaint in the 38300 block of Sandy Heights, at about 7:48AM. He observed the dog barking for 15 minutes. Because nobody was present at the home while he was there, a citation for Unnecessary Noise was later issued and sent by certified mail to the property owner.

Oct. 10 – Ofc. Steffanson was advised that Richard A. Cruikshank, a 27-year-old local transient with multiple warrants,

at the Sandy Fire Department, located at 17460 Bruns Avenue.

• 7:00 p.m.—Boring water district board meets at 28577 S.E. Wally Road, Boring. Agenda available. (503) 663-4594

3rd Tuesday

• 6:00 p.m.—Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce board invites members and the public to attend their monthly meetings in the Chamber office, 38963 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy.

4th Tuesday

• 6:30 p.m.—East Clackamas County Republican Women meet at Broetje House in Milwaukie.

(503) 654-4557.

• 7:30 p.m.—Eastern Star Social Club meets at the Masonic Lodge, 38308 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Contact Barbara Mudd, Secretary, (503) 695-3368.

• 7:00 p.m.—Oregon Trail Democrats meet in the community room of the Clackamas County Bank, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy (across from the Subway shop). Meet at 6:30 p.m. for a social time. For more information, call Susan Gates at (503) 668-9628 or visit the website at www.oregontraildemocrats.org or visit us on Facebook.

kiwanisofdamascusboring.org.

• 7:30 a.m.—TOPS chapter OR0546 weight loss group now meets at Clackamas County Bank’s Sunset Community Room, 38935 Proctor Blvd. Sandy. For more information, contact SuAnne, (503) 668-0002.

• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—Garfield Skip-a-Week Quilt Club, at the Garfield Grange, 33460 S.E. Divers Rd., Estacada • 10:30 a.m. to noon—Free community playgroup in Sandy for parents with children ages birth through five. Healthy Start, Clackamas County, (503) 655-8601.

• 10:30 a.m. to noon—Sandy Parent-Child Community Playgroup meets at Sandy Adult Community Center, Joscelyn, (503) 826-9609.

• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p0.m.— Sandy Sangha meditation and discussion group, 39641 Scenic, Sandy. Emilie (503) 997-3193 ecartoun@gmail.com or Sean (503) 915-9367.

2nd Wednesday

• 4:30-6:p.m.—Sandy and Hoodland Public Library Advisory Board meets at the City of Sandy Hall Conference Room, 39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy.

Wednesdays

Thursdays

• 7:00 a.m.—Damascus/Boring Kiwanis Club meets at Pub 212, 20400 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus. Visitors welcome. Dale Parsons, (503) 806-3739, www.

• 6:30-8:00 p.m.—Evening TOPS affordable weight loss group meets at Clackamas County Bank’s Sunset Room, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Sharon,

was near Pioneer Blvd. and Shelley Avenue. He located Mr. Cruikshank, who was attempting to walk away from the area. Steffanson arrested him on outstanding Clackamas County warrants for Failure to Appear-Theft III and FTA-Criminal Citation and transported him to Clackamas County Jail, where he was lodged on $20,000.00 bail.

several underage males, and the males subsequently assaulted him in the vicinity of Meinig Park. The man was unable to provide names of the males, or provide a description. The investigation is ongoing.

Every Wednesday

Oct. 11 – Ofc. Sytsma responded to a domestic disturbance report in the 17600 block of Bluff Road. The female reporting party had fled to a neighbor’s home to escape the assaultive behavior of her husband. Sytsma contacted her at the neighbor’s home and observed several injuries to her face, hands, neck, back, and arms. He took a brief statement and then contacted her highlyintoxicated husband at their residence. Ernest D. Desrosiers, age 48, was charged with Assault IV, Strangulation and Menacing and transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he was lodged on $22,500 bail.

Oct. 14 – Ofc. Sytsma filed a Simple Assault report for a man who purchased alcohol for

Every Thursday

Oct. 16 – Ofc. Steffanson filed a criminal mischief report. A citizen called to report that her car window was broken sometime during the night. The car was parked on the street in the 39200 block of Hood Street. The victim didn’t see or hear anything unusual overnight, and didn’t have any suspects.

Oct. 16 – Ofc. Olmos was called at approximately 1pm, to the 37700 block of Hwy 26 on a juvenile problem. He found one of the juveniles in possession of a set of brass knuckles. The juvenile, a 14-year-old male, had concealed them in his backpack. He was taken into protective custody for Possession of a Concealed Weapon. Olmos’ report will be forwarded to the Clackamas County Juvenile Department.

Oct. 16 – Ofc. Bickle happened

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(503) 668-3417.

• 7:00 p.m.—Sandy Optimists Club meets at the Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd.

• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA 12 Step Study, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

• 7:30 p.m.—Words of Peace Events with music and possibility of jam session following, at Sandy Peace Center, 42306 S.E. Locksmith Lane, Sandy. (503) 668-0825

1st & 3rd Thursday

• 6:30 p.m.—Kiwanis Club hold regular meetings at The Tollgate Inn, 38050 Hwy. 26, Sandy.

2nd Thursday

• 7:00 p.m.—Firwood CPO/ Wildcat Neighborhood Association meets at the Firwood Fire Station, 24545 Firwood Road, Sandy. Marge Stewart, (503) 668-8797, or Jerry Hein, (503) 826-8448.

• 7:00 p.m.—Eagle Creek-Barton CPO now meets at the Eagle Creek Fire Station. Any questions, contact Charlene DeBruin, Chair, P.O. Box 101, Eagle Creek, OR 97022, or eaglecreekcpo@ gmail.com or http://eaglecreekbarton.cpo.

2nd & 4th Thursday

• 7:30 p.m.—Sandy Rebekah Lodge #193 meets at Odd Fellows Hall in Sandy. New membership applications welcome.

Call Lottie, (503) 668-7702

3rd Thursday

• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.—Oct. 17: The Alphabet Soup of Medicare at Avamere. Learn the basics in this free easy-to-understand discussion with Q&A by Steven Klemroth, New York Life. Free Forum! ObamaCare for Boomers and Seniors, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Our future healthcare spelled out with Q&A By Donna Mueller, Signature CareConnect. 17727 SE Langensand Rd Sandy, OR 503-668-4199

Fridays

Every Friday •10:30 a.m.—Sandy MOMS Club playdate offers moms mutual support. Loni, (503) 6686841 or momsclub.org.

• 7:00 p.m.—Celebrate Recovery (CR) meets at Good Shepherd Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. (503) 663-5050 • 7:00 p.m.—AA meets at St. Aloysius Church, 297 Broadway, Estacada.

• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA Candlelight Meeting, Sandy Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

1st & 3rd Friday

• 7:00 p.m.—Bingo at the Sandy Grange #392, 34705 S.E. Kelso Road, Sandy.

2nd Friday

• 6:45 p.m.—Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW-Sandy 4273 meeting, VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. For more information, call (503) 668-5211.

• 8:00 p.m.—Men’s VFW-Sandy 4273 meeting, VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. For more

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• 8:00 p.m.—November 8: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

3rd Friday

• 8:00 p.m.—November 15: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

4th Friday

• 8:00 p.m.—November 22: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

5th Friday

• 8:00 p.m.—November 30: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

Saturdays 1st Saturday

• 7:00-11:00 a.m.—Nov. 2: All You Can Eat eggs and pancake breakfast for $5.00 at Springwater Grange, 24591 S. Wallens Road (corner of S. Wallens and S. Springwater Roads), Estacada.

(503) 630-6238.

• 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM—Nov. 2: Volunteer Tree Planting - Sandy River Delta, Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help plant trees at the beautiful Sandy River Delta. Contact Samantha Johnson 503-226-1565 x245 sjohnson@estuarypartnership.org.

• 9 am-noon—Nov. 2: Join the Clackamas River Basin Council for a Shade Our Streams planting at Sandy Bluff Park. We’ll be planting native trees and shrubs around an enchanting beaver pond and cleaning up any litter we may find along the way. Don’t miss your chance to see this beaver labyrinth and the habitat it’s created for the creatures that dwell there. Interested in volunteering? Contact morgan@ clackamasriver.org or (503) 3034372 x 101 for more info.

1st & 3rd Saturday

• 7:00-11:00 p.m.—Country Cut-Ups Square Dance group meets at Boring Barn, Richey Road. (503) 663-4298.

2nd Saturday

• 6-10PM—November 9: First Annual Hike the Gorge dinner celebration, at Elk Ridge Golf Course in Carson, Washington.

To sign up go to http://www. thegorge.com/hikethegorge.

• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA Speaker Meeting, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

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MONDAYS Every Monday

• 12:30 p.m.—Congregate lunch at ZigZag Restaurant, $5.00 suggested meal donation.

• 2:00 p.m—Cards and Board Games every Monday at the center. There are some serious Pinochle players out there but keep showing up one at a time.

So if we could get you all together at the same time we could have one great game! We have a supply here or bring your own.

Bring a friend! Join the Fun!

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Joe’s will be our first stop on SE 82nd, then on to Bob’s Red Mill for more shopping. Lunch on your own at Bob’s Red Mill. Leave center 9:30 am. Transportation $5.

3rd Tuesday;

• 9:30 a.m.—November 19: Foot Clinic Tuesday, November 19th.

10 am to 11:30 am. LPN will provide basic foot care. Includes toenail or fingernail trimming, nail filing. Bring a towel and $15.00. Clip, file and 10- minute foot massage for $22.00. Call for appointment. (503) 622-3331.

WEDNESDAYS

• 9:30 a.m.—November 12: Trader Joe’s & Bob’s Red Mill. Trader

• 9:00 a.m.—Walk and/or chair exercise with the TOPS group

Every Wednesday

before their meeting. Everyone welcome.

• 10:00 a.m.—TOPS weight loss support group will meet at the center. For more information, please call Donna at (503) 668-0901.

1st Wednesday

• 9:30 a.m.—November 6: Shopping in local Sandy Area stores. Call center to sign up.

Suggested donation $2.00.

• 10:00 a.m.—November 6: Board meeting at the Senior Center. Everyone welcome to share ideas and comments to increase our efforts to support the center.

2nd Wednesday

• 9:30—November 13: Sherlock Holmes at OMSI. See a dazzling array of original manu-

Veterans career & benefit fair at MHCC Are you a military veteran? Looking for a career? Have questions about your GI benefits? Come to the Veterans Fair, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) for information and guidance on how to get to that next place in your life.

The fair will be held in the Vista Dining Center, room AC2000 on the Gresham Campus, 26000 S.E. Stark Street. Parking is free on all MHCC campuses, no permit required. The fair is sponsored by MHCC Veteran Services, WorkSource Oregon, Gresham United Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post 180, and a number of employers.

Participating industries looking to hire veterans include banks, healthcare, manufacturing, retail grocers, transportation, and many more. Employers wishing to participate may register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/ mhccem1pay?itemcode=em1-005.

“Hiring veterans is not just about giving back to those who have served our country, it’s a smart business decision,” says Joshua Ray, Veteran Services coordinator. “Veterans have the skills and attributes that em-

Places to be

dren $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

(Continued from page 12) • 7:30 p.m.—Sandy Grange #392, 34705 S.E. Kelso Road, Sandy, meets after 6:30 p.m. potluck.

• 8:00 p.m.—November 9: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

3rd Saturday

• 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) family support group, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 39901 Pleasant St., located behind the new police station.

• 6:30-9:30 p.m.—Free Ballroom Social Dance Mixer at Sandy Community Rec Center (upstairs in Auditorium), 39348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Salsa Lesson at 7:00 p.m.

• Volunteer Tree Planting - Steigerwald Lake, November 16, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed to help plant trees at the beautiful Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Samantha Johnson sjohnson@ estuarypartnership.org 503-2261565 x245.

• 8:00 p.m.—November 16: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Chil-

4th Saturday

• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or ??— Mountain Jamboree downstairs at the Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Bring your instruments, dancing shoes, and lusty voice for an old-fashioned jam session. For more information, call Don and Alberta Allen at (503) 668-7557.

• 8:00 p.m.—November 23: Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot, by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 668-6834 for reservations and arrive by 7:45. Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; Children $10. SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

5th Saturday

• 10am-5pm—Nov. 30: Holiday Craft Sale @ Boring Damascus Grange, 27861 SE Grange St., Boring. Saturday & Sunday Nov 30 & Dec 1, both days. Over 40 vendor tables! Food available!

Vendors wanted: call Buzi (503) 318-5784.

ployers are looking for, and a variety of programs are available to job-train veterans to meet the needs of business and industry.

It’s definitely a win-win.”

Military Friendly School MHCC has been awarded the 2014 Military Friendly School® designation. The designation honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

Sundays

Every Sunday • 9:00-10:15 a.m.—Sunday Solutions AA, U-Turn Room, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

1st Sunday

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—November 3: Annual Turkey Dinner @ Harding Grange, Roasted turkey with all the trimmings at an affordable price! Harding Grange is located at 21552 S. Fischers Mill Rd., Estacada. Want Dinners to Go! – call 503 631-2012.

Proceeds benefit our community outreach activities.

2nd Sunday, Nov. 10 and every Sunday through Dec. 1

• 3:00 p.m.—Sandy Actors Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot,

by Ken Ludwig Call (503) 6686834 for reservations and arrive by 2:45. Adults $15; Seniors/ Students $12; Children $10.

SAT is on Meinig Ave. behind Ace Hardware.

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scripts, publications, period artifacts. You’ll learn to use investigative tools and techniques from Holmes himself, and test yourself with exciting, interactive crime-solving opportunities.

Transportation and ticket $20.

Leave center 9:30 a.m.

Trail Restaurant. No reservations necessary. Suggested donation is $5.00 for each meal. Please Note!

We can accommodate dietary needs prescribed by doctors’ orders. We cannot accommodate dislikes Please join us when you can!

• 9:30a.m—November 20, shopping in local Sandy Area Stores.

Call center to sign up. Suggested donation $2.00.

• 9a.m.-11a.m.—Thursday, October 10: Legal Assistance (by appointment). An attorney is available for a free 30- minute appointment offering legal assistance in areas such as: estate planning, wills, consumer complaints, etc. Call Sandy Senior Center, (503) 668-5569, for appointment.

2nd Thursday

3rd Wednesday

THURSDAYS Every Thursday

• 10am-11am—Tai Chi Class: Individuals will learn and practice a series of simple, slow, and rhythmical movements aimed at improving balance, strength, and reducing the risk of falling. Meet at the center Thursday.

• 12:30 p.m.—Lunch at Barlow

FRIDAYS 1st Friday

• 9:30 a.m.—November 8: Woodburn premium outlet mall.

In and Around

Shop ‘til you drop at 110 OUTLET STORES. Find impressive savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Cole Haan, Eddie Bauer, Fossil, Gap, J.Crew, Max Studio, Nautica, Nike, The North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Leave center at 9:30.

Transportation $5.

SATURDAYS 5th Saturday

• 12:00 Noon—November 30: Singing Christmas Tree presented at Portland Keller Auditorium.

Where Christmas comes alive with 300 adults, youth choir voices, live orchestra. Seat are located front second balcony.

Leave center at 12noon. Tickets/ Transportation $30. Tickets must be paid for by November 14th.

Boring CPO to meet Nov. 5 from the Miles Aubin Collection 4.Review of Previous Meeting’s Minutes 5.Treasurer’s Report 6.Boring & Dull Advisements including a Boring to Dull Tour Group Report 7.Committee Reports – House Committee/Dull & Boring Relationship Committee 8.Communications and Advisements 9.Land Use Issue(s) 10.Continuation of the series – to Metro or not to Metro 11.Discussion and update on request to Metro 12.Discussion concerning December or January vote

New location: the Boring-Damascus Grange building Agenda: Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM 1.Welcome and introduction of board & special guests 2.Recognition of citizen input public comment 3.Reports & advisements from various Boring entities such as: • Boring-Damascus Grange • FBSTP Park Committee • Boring Farmers Market • Boring Water District • Boring Fire District • Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office • Boring, Oregon Foundation • Boring Schools • A moment of Boring History

13.Presentation from Clackamas County Chair John Ludlow: Advantages of being a City 14.Good Of The Order – Adjournment Mark These Boring Dates On Your Calendar: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Boring CPO Business Lunch @ Not so Boring Bar & Grill Noon-1:30 PM Next CPO Meeting: December 3, 2013 @ 7:00 PM AT THE BORING-DAMASCUS GRANGE BUILDING The December Boring CPO Business Lunch will be @ Red Apple Restaurant from Noon-1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 4th

Honoring Veterans at Avamere Nov. 11 • Ceremony introduction by Sandy Mayor Bill King • Keynote speaker Oregon State Representative Mark Johnson • Historical Notes by Sandy Police Chief Kim Yamashita • Retiring the Colors and Taps

by Sandy VFW • Happy Hour live music by

Avamere at Sandy will host a Veterans’ Day service and honorary Happy Hour on Monday, Nov. 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Avamere is at Langensand Rd. and Hwy 26.

Featured events will be: • Posting the Colors and Honors

by Sandy VFW Post 4273 and Post Commander Terry Boyer

Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Judith Gascon Honorary toast to local veterans

by Sandy Deputy Fire Chief Phil Schneider.

For more information, call (503) 668-4199.

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Places To Be

Places To Be

MONDAYS 1 Monday st

• 7:00-8:00 p.m.—MHCC Planetarium show presented for the public. Admission: $1.00.

Doug McCarty, Director (503) 491-7297.

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Mondays

• 11:00 a.m.-Noon—Adapted Strength Training. This class is designed to meet the needs of adults with disabilities who require a modified workout.

Exercise adapted to your condition or injury can help you move more easily become stronger and even decrease pain. This beginning chair-based exercise class will focus on exercise techniques and strength training that helps improve function. FREE strength training classes every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Monday of every month. New students must sign waivers at the time of their first class. Contact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989 for more information.

4th Monday

• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.—Multiple Sclerosis Support Group.

Hosted by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8 th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989.

• 7:00 p.m.—Mt. Hood Rock Club meets at Gresham United Methodist Church, 8th and Norman. Guests are always welcome.

Please call (503) 760-1825 for more information.

TUESDAYS Every Tuesday

• 6:15 a.m.—Sundial Toastmasters of Gresham meets at Courtyard Fountains of Gresham, 1545 S.E. 223rd Avenue. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Michael Norris at (503) 826-9051 or June Smelser at (503) 668-4060.

• 10:00 a.m.—Tiny Tots storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. • 10:15 a.m.—Book Babies storytime for kids aged 0-12 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.

1st Tuesday

• 6:00 p.m.—Gresham City Council Business Meeting held in Council Chambers, Public Safety & Schools Building. Public invited.

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2nd Tuesday • 3:00p.m.—Gresham City Council Policy Development Meeting is held in City Council Conference Center. Public welcome.

• 7:00 p.m.—Mt. Hood Rock Club meets at Gresham United Methodist Church, 8th & Norman. Guests are always welcome.

Please call (503) 760-1825 for more information.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.— Women’s Friendship Group, for seniors and people with disabilities. Come join other women who want to talk, share, and make new friends. Hosted

by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989 for more information.

3rd Tuesday

• 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.—Low Vision Support Group, hosted

by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Donna at (503) 988-3840 x 29985 for more information.

• 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.—Low Vision Support Group, Ambleside Center, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham.

Lisa Hummel (503)988-3840.

• 3:00 p.m.—Gresham City Council Business Meeting held in Council Chambers, Public Safety & School Building. Public welcome.

• 6:30 p.m.—Northwest Flyfishers meet in the Sam Cox building in Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale.

We host a guest speaker on Fly Fishing or a related subject.

For more information, contact Russell Hill. Speakers and Outing Chair, email onerussellhill@ gmail.com.

4th Tuesday

• 3:00 p.m.—Gresham City Council Roundtable held in City Hall Conference Room 3A. • 6:30 p.m.—Gresham Council Roundtable—Councilors discuss city business.

WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday

• 6:40 to 7:50 a.m.—Gresham Toastmasters meet at Elmer’s Restaurant, 1590 N.E. Burnside, Gresham. Contact Wendy Patton, Club President (503) 422-0994

Sunday school for all ages 9:45 am - Worship Time 11:00am

Little Ones Play Group Ages Birth - 5 years Every Wednesday in November

9 - 10:30 am Drop in program/no cost 31632 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham 97080 • 503-663-5654 www.pleasanthomeumchurch.org

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Places To Be

Places To Be

GRESHAM/ TROUTDALE AREA

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November 2013

Sandy

• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool story time for children 3-6 years with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. • Noon—Gresham Rotary now meets every Wednesday at noon at M&M Restaurant, 137 N. Main St., Gresham. Guests welcome.

1st Wednesday

• 7:30 p.m.—VFW Post 180 holds its monthly meetings at the Veteran Memorial Hall, 150 W. Powell, Gresham (commander@ vfwpost180.us).

• 6:00 p.m.—November 6, Prime Timers Dining Club at Heidi’s Restaurant, 1230 NE Cleveland, Gresham (503) 6674200. Singles age 50 and up are invited: “Come start some new friendships.” A social time at 6:00 p.m. is followed by ordering dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat.

2nd Wednesday

• 11:30 a.m.—Mt. Hood Republican Women hold their regular business meeting At Francis Xavier’s Restaurant, 1933 N.E. 181st Avenue, Portland. Business agenda is usually followed by a speaker, then lunch is ordered from the menu. All are welcome.

Radish Report

(Continued from page 8) of art and appreciation for God’s wonderful creation. Just one more appreciation for leaves… make a huge pile of them in your yard and take the kids out for a good play in the leaf pile! They will remember it the rest of their lives and so will you!

Please Like us on www.Facebook.com/simplygardening and visit our website at www.simplygardeningwithmallory.com

Quinby resigns from Fairview City Council Citing career opportunities in another state, Councilor Ken Quinby resigned from his City Council Position 2, on Monday, October 14. Councilor Quinby served on the Fairview City Council first from 1998-2002 and then 2004- 2013.

The City Council will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 to discuss the process to fill the vacant council position.

Per the City of Fairview Charter the council seat will be open in the November 2014 General Election for candidates to run to serve the remaining two years of the term.

For questions or additional information please contact Devree Leymaster with the City of Fairview. She can be reached at 503.674.66224 or by email at leymasterd@ci.fairview.or.us.

3rd Wednesday • 6:30 p.m.—Council Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meets.

THURSDAYS Every Thursday

• 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.— VIEWS Senior Support Group, for seniors and people with disabilities, hosted by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Peter at (503) 261-6181 to register.

• 11:00 a.m.—Toddler storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. • 12:00 Noon—Gresham Senior duplicate bridge at Senior Center (8th & Kelly, Gresham).

Cost is $1.00. Joyce Malk, (503) 667-6484.

• 12:00 Noon—Soroptimist of Gresham (focusing on domestic violence awareness and programs supporting women and girls) meets at Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division Street, Gresham.

• 6:30 p.m.—Restoration Ministries personal healing classes and small group support. Abundant

Places To Be

Life Church, (503) 558-0196.

FRIDAYS Every Friday

• 7:30 a.m.—Business A.M. (showcasing different businesses). For business location, contact Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, (503) 665-1131.

• 10:15 a.m.—Book Babies storytime for kids aged 0-12 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. • 10:30 a.m.—Preschool storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. • 7:30 p.m.—Alanon meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St. in the Cascade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.

SATURDAYS Every Saturday

• 3:00 p.m.—Al-Anon meets at East County Alano Club, 1015 S.E. Roberts, Gresham. (503) 292-1333.

• 7:30 p.m.—NA meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., in the Cas-

Places To Be

cade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.

• 12:00 Noon—Gamblers Anonymous (G.A.) meets at Zion Unity Church, 2025 N.E. 23rd, Gresham. G.A. Hotline: (503) 233-5888.

3rd Saturday

• 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.—Eastside Bluegrass Series presents Acoustic Jamming (followed by show) at 660 S.E. 160th, Portland.

• 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.—Eastside Bluegrass Series presents Corral Creek Connection show at 660 S.E. 160th, Portland.

SUNDAYS Every Sunday

• 9:00 a.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., in the Cascade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.

Last Sunday

• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—Northwestern Music Jamboree presents music for listening, dancing at 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham. No charge, but hat is passed.

MHCC Visual Arts presents Rhythm & Hues The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Visual Arts Gallery presents Rhythm & Hues, a group show featuring a rich and varied collection of color-infused work by High Fiber Diet.

High Fiber Diet is a fiber art group affiliated with Columbia FiberArts Guild of Portland, Ore., and consists of artists from western Oregon and southwestern Washington. For more than 20 years, the group has produced exhibits of fiber art, quilts, sculptural fiber pieces and wearable art.

The exhibition will be on

display through Nov. 21. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. Parking is free on all MHCC campuses, no permit required.

For more information, contact Miles Browne at 503-491-7309 or miles.browne@mhcc.edu.

Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at (503) 491-6923 or (503) 491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.

MHCC comet show

projection system.

Monthly Shows Live shows are presented the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

For a complete schedule of Planetarium shows, please visit www. mhcc.edu/planetarium. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each 45-minute program.

Children are welcome to attend. The Planetarium is wheelchair accessible. Admission for the general public is $2 and free for MHCC students and employees (identification required).

(Continued from page 7) infamous ones) during the show.

This will be followed by a view of the current night sky on the Planetarium dome.

New Projection System Delayed In September, the college announced that a new projection system would be installed in time for the November 4 Planetarium show. That start date has been delayed due to technical issues.

The November show will use the college’s existing Spitz star

The Planetarium is located on the Gresham Campus beneath the library at 26000 S.E. Stark St. Campus parking is free.

Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-4916923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).

Please call at least two weeks prior to the event. Private daytime shows are available Fridays for schools, senior centers and other groups. See www/mhcc. edu/planetarium for more information.

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Metro’s Nature University

Fox on the run

and older. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours; spotting scopes provided. Registration and payment of $6 per adult or $11 per household required in advance.

Mushrooms of the wetlands, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Join naturalist James Davis for an exploration of fungi at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. On this walk, geared to beginners, learn the basics of mushrooms and other fungi and how to go about identifying this complicated group of strange and fascinating life forms. Suitable for ages 12 and older.

Registration and payment of $6 per adult or $11 per household required in advance.

Thanksgiving walk at Oxbow Regional Park, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Before your Thanksgiving meal, enjoy and celebrate the gifts of nature at Oxbow Regional Park with Metro naturalist Dan Daly, Deerdance School’s Terry Kem and others. Walk along the Sandy River as you focus on opening your senses and noticing how wildlife respond to the changing season.

Afterwards, gather around the campfire to hear the “Thanksgiving Address” passed down by the Iroquois Nation. Hot drinks provided. Consider bringing a sack lunch for after the program. Suitable for all ages.

Free. Registration required in advance. Meet at the boat ramp at 10:15 a.m. $5 per vehicle ($7 per bus) parking fee. Dogs are not allowed at Oxbow Regional Park.

and English genotypes.

Red and gray foxes are similar in size and body structure, though they are not closely related, and the names are misleading. Gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) are often reddish, and Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) come in various colors, including dark gray to nearly black with white tipped hairs (called silver fox in the fur trade), and reddish with a black “cross” on shoulders and back.

The best trait for separating the two foxes is the tip of the tail--white on red foxes, black on gray foxes, invariably. Also, the top of a gray fox’s tail is often black.

Red fox’s range in North America extends from Florida to Alaska and coast to coast, excluding the southwestern deserts and the interior sagebrush/ agricultural areas of eastern Oregon and Washington. Gray fox’s range also extends coast to coast, and from southern Canada to Central America, including deserts. Gray fox, studies show, is the most ancient fox species in the world, living in North America for more than 5 million years, adapting as ecosystems changed from lush forests to semi-arid chaparral to scorching deserts, and migrating back and forth during the comings and goings of ice ages.

In recent years coyotes have moved into this area big-time, which I believe explains the lack of fox sightings for several years (they could’ve been here, and I just didn’t see them?). A likely scenario: red foxes, more vulnerable to coyote predation than gray foxes, were killed or driven

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and pasta. The possibilities are virtually endless. Seeds can be boiled, roasted, toasted, or dried and ground into powder, or stored for future use.

As medicine: Pumpkin is one of the world’s healthiest foods; a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, Bcomplex, B-6, E, and omega-3; calcium, copper, carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein, protein, zinc, iron, fiber, potassium,

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phosphorus, and zeaxanthin; manganese, magnesium, and tryptophan.

Leaf tea can be taken for fevers or used to poultice burns.

Flowers are high in folic acid and vitamin C. Pulp is good for a healthy heart, reduces body fat, maintains healthy vision, and is anti-cancer. A mash, externally applied to the skin, can treat dry skin, pimples, freckles, age spots, and burns.

Seeds are a concentrated storehouse of essential vitamins

out, and gray foxes moved in.

Gray foxes have longer toes than red foxes and rotating wrists, making them adept at climbing trees. They’ve been known to make dens as high as sixty feet in trees. They catch roosting birds, rob nests, and harvest fruit high in trees. A gray fox would have had no trouble getting to the grapes that were out of reach of my August night visitor several years ago.

Like its canid cousin the coyote, the gray fox is a survivor. It was here long before humans, and---who knows?---may be here long after we’re gone. . . .

Police Log

(Continued from page 12) to be in the Loss Prevention Officer’s office at a business located in the 16600 block of 362nd Drive regarding a case from the previous day. While speaking with the LPO, he noticed live surveillance of the suspect, Redmond D. Crawford, age 21, of Boring, attempting to return a pair of jeans he just picked up from a display.

Bickle walked towards customer service in an attempt to contact Mr. Crawford when he ran out the west doors and headed east through the parking lot. He caught Mr. Crawford at the east

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end of the lot and arrested him for Theft III. Mr. Crawford was lodged in the Clackamas County Jail. The value of the jeans was $64.99.

Oct. 17 – Ofc. Steffanson stopped a vehicle with expired insurance. The driver, Jay J. Dix age 40, a transient, and one of the passengers, Jennifer L. Bendixen, age 39, both had no-bail warrants out of Clackamas County.

Mr. Dix’s warrant was for Parole Violation-Intimidation and Ms. Bendixen’s warrant was for Parole violation-PCS Controlled Substance. The two were taken into custody and the vehicle was

towed. Mr. Dix was issued a citation for No Insurance and both were transported to Clackamas County Jail.

Oct. 18 – Ofc. Steffanson responded to damage property call in the 17200 block of BeersAve. At 8am a citizen called to report that their vehicle had been broken into sometime the night before. The suspect used a tool to pry the door open and some school supplies were taken.

Among the supplies were 4 mannequin heads, hair rollers, and a hair-clipper. A possible suspect has been identified, and an investigation continues.

Multnomah Grange holds Harvest Fine Junque Sale Worthy Master Bill Dodds (president of Multnomah Grange) has announced a benefit sale for the Multnomah Grange #71 30639 SE Bluff Road, just east of Orient Dr., Gresham, on November 9 & 10.

Long unused, except for Gresham Little Theater and occasional Bluegrass concerts, the building finally fell into disrepair to the extent it was no longer used at all. In fact, its condition was such that when it rained outside, it rained inside, Dodds said. But this summer Dodds and a small volunteer crew—using $5000 of Dodds’ own funds— have given it new life, and now are holding a sale and celebration to continue the effort.

You can support the Harvest Fine Junque Sale Sat, Nov 9, 10 am – 5 pm Sun, Nov 10, 11 am – 4 pm and your local Grange in several ways:: • Shop and discover Treaand minerals that can be eaten to maintain overall good health.

Seeds can also expel intestinal worms, reduce water retention, relieve excess mucus, and promote heart and prostate health.

Happy harvesting! * * * Julie Gomez’s books Collecting Wild Herbs, Deadly Herbs, and Medicinal Fruits & Berries are available at amazon.com. For additional reading and more, visit her blog at naturechronicles. wordpress.com

sures—useful items and gifts.

• Crafters, Artisans, Collectors—Rent a space and sell your wares. Inside space 4’ x 8’ - $15.00 plus % of sales. Table rental $5.00 • Donate your unwanted useable Items Drop off times: Thursday and Friday, Nov 7 & 8, 3 pm to 7 pm at the Grange Hall.

Do not leave items outside these times to be spoiled by weather; items must be approved.

Your support goes to Grange #71 building restoration fund for your local Grange Hall.

Please help us out!!! Phone with questions/details and to reserve a space/table: The sale event’s Chairperson is Michele Brouse Peoples, Grange#71 Lecturer (program director). Her email is trilliumhouselearning@gmail. com and her phone 503-2672750.You can reach Dodds at billdodds@hotmail.com.

99¢ Tacos Sunday 5-7 p.m.

ALL WELL DRINKS $200 39400 Pioneer Blvd.

Next to Sandy City Hall 503-482-0808

OPEN EVERY DA Y 6am to 9p m

Food and drink specials

Happy Hour 4-6 pm Daily

Have You Reviewed Your Will This Year?

Consider C i id aF Family i T il Trustt • Avoid Conservatorship • Family Peace of Mind • Avoid Death Taxes

Jack V. Rounsefell FREE INTRODUCTORY

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