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Mt. Hood OR Resort Celebrates 95th Anniversary

drop that is simply known as everyday life in the Welches area.

To understand what Kwon’s leadership style has done to the overall morale of the staff can be summed up by the way her team will run through a brick wall for her rather than hide behind that same wall. Her efforts have had a galvanizing effect on every staff associate.

Executive Assistant Sabrina Gallon echoes those same sentiments and hands-on strategies of her immediate supervisor.

Gallon said, “We will go and help out wherever we are needed. I have been a housekeeper and a groundskeeper all in the same day. And I don’t mind it one bit!”

By Daniel Crawford

The Mountain Times

Oregon’s first and oldest golf resort is turning 95 years-young. To celebrate, the grounds, clubhouse and Mallard’s Restaurant have all been reinvigorated with an aggressive upgrade project that is complete. At least for now.

Today the property is known as Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. Founded in 1928 as the state’s first golf course and resort, new ownership and name changes have come and gone over the decades. In recent years

there have been ownership tenures with highly successful runs, such as in 1979 as Rippling River Resort. The Resort At The Mountain took over in 1989, and Bowman’s Golf Club had the longest run of the golf course from 1948-1979.

Purchased in 2015 by current President Liz Kwon, she ventured west to personally inspect the campus and its potential for profitability. The decision to buy the resort was made easy by her newly found love of the mountain topography and breathtaking timberland back-

Now the biggest challenge remaining is to recruit and train enough staff to fill open job positions. Fortunately, there are several staff hold-overs, in key management positions, that can lend a wealth of knowledge and history for the new team.

Christopher Skipper is now the Director of Operations. He began his career as an 18 year-old groundskeeper who worked tirelessly to take advantage and learn the nuances of each task he was assigned.

Grounds Superintendent Chad Pearson compares today’s 9-person ground crew to the pre-pandemic crews he led of 22 people that included an on-site equipment mechanic. The post-pandemic crew

Boulder Fire Contained

Wildfire burns 233 acres in Mt. Hood National Forest

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

Firefighters have contained 100 percent of the Boulder Fire after two weeks of battling the wildfire that consumed an estimated 233 acres in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The fire started July 8 near Boulder Lake Trailhead, 26 miles southwest of Dufur. About 200 National Forest Service personnel responded to the fire that grew daily in hot, dry weather conditions.

August

does not have a fully trained mechanic.

“For better or for worse, I am the mechanic now! We are getting ready for a new Wi-Fi upgrade and I am involved with that too! Some days I am out there picking up sticks and then suddenly I am needed to repair a necessary piece of equipment. It’s just the way it is for now. I am here seven days per week,” said Pearson.

Resiliency, pride, commitment are all words Pearson used to describe his roster of employees that include a 30-year semi-retired grounds person named Tim Cornish, who has definitely mirrored those choice words and more. Cornish is best known as the guy who rides his bike to work regardless of weather and wild animals. That is NOT a typo! He once rode into work while being chased by a cougar!

Despite the shortage of help on the grounds crew, the course has been receiving five star reviews for grounds upkeep by shutting down a different 9-hole course for a day at a time.

Coming this September, the LPGA announced it will be playing its annual Oregon event at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort! The exact dates are not clear yet, but tickets will be available very soon.

All of the hard work is starting to pay dividends.

Forest Service firefighters were supported by three engines, a water tender, a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft. Crews aggressively fought the fire as it burned in the dead and down debris scattered in steep, heavily forested terrain.

“Firefighters have worked diligently to ensure that the Boulder Fire no longer poses a threat,” Incident Commander Alan Lawson of the National Forest Service said. “The public should not be alarmed if light smoke is visible from time to time from the fire’s interior.

Aerial photo of the Boulder Fire courtesy of US Forest Service.

Christopher Skipper, Melodee Davis, Chad Pearson, Brad Bushnell, Keith Painter, Dennis Lake, Matthew Beebe and Dan Leis

Mountain Profile Don Gradin

Seattle, WA

How long on the Mountain? I’ve been back on the mountain for 8 years.

If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain? I went to grade school here and moved away during high school. I’ve always loved the mountain, so I came back to live and open Don’s Automotive

Owner of Don’s Automotive

Favorite movie/and or musical? “Sometimes

Favorite actress and actor? Jessica Biel and “Blue Bloods”

“Intensity” by Dean Koontz

Favorite type of music? All types but when Mexican Fishing and riding Harleys whenever I get the chance

If offered a dream vacation, where would

I think New Zealand. I think it offers everything including an almost perfect climate. From the mountains to the oceans, even some of the cities offer everything I’m

Taking the gamble of opening Don’s Automotive

I guess it would be as a kid, during the holidays, playing board games and eating good food.

LOL. I don’t think I have one that’s appropriate.

If you could invite anyone (past or present) to dinner, who would it be, and why? Well, it’s all about family and my kids are all grown with lives of their own. Dad has passed on, so I’d love to have my four granddaughters, Dad and family for an old fashioned sit down around the table.

Describe yourself in one word? Straightforward

When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read? The only reading I do are online automotive diagnostic manuals, but The Mountain Times is my go-to hard copy read.

If your life were made into a play or movie, what would the title be? “The School of Hard Knocks”

Pet peeve? People who loiter in the left lane.

Bad habit you’d like to break? I suppose I haven’t grown out of liking tequila on a Friday night.

Famous person(s) you have met, and the circumstances? I haven’t met anyone famous.

Favorite quote? “Sometimes there is just not enough coffee or middle fingers to make it through the day.”

Favorite part of The Mountain Times? I like the Mountain Profile and the local news.

By Amber Ford

The Mountain Times

Big changes are happening at Mt. Hood Meadows, as the winter sports season has come to a close. After almost thirty years in service, Mt. Hood Express is being retired and deconstructed. Its replacement will be a six place, high speed detachable lift which will service more snow-seeking sports enthusiasts than its predecessor.

According to Greg Pack, Mt. Hood Meadows general manager, the new lift will serve Mt. Hood Meadows guests in many beneficial ways, including less wait times and improving guest services overall. The deconstruction of Mt. Hood Express and the construction of the new lift is no small endeavor. “We are still removing the old lift but construction on the new lift will start in a few weeks. It is manufactured by Leitner-Poma of America and will be installed by their team,” Pack said.

While Mt. Hood Express has had a legacy of powderfilled days and extreme winter sports for guests, Mt. Hood Meadows is looking forward to reaching new heights with this most impressive new machine.

Mt. Hood Meadows averages some 500,000 guests a winter, and knowing their wait times and overall customer experiences will improve greatly with this new lift is reason enough to retire such a legendary lift.

While there are many benefits to this new and improved lift, there is some nostalgia that will remain with the deconstruction and removal of Mt. Hood Express. “I grew up in Portland and have been coming up to the mountain to ride since I was 10 years old,” Brian Franco, avid skier and winter sports enthusiast said. “I’ve had season passes to both Timberline and Meadows and there’s just something different about Meadows, especially Mt. Hood Express,” Franco said. “It holds many memories of learning to ride with my dad, riding with friends and having epic powder days that I won’t forget any time soon,” Franco added. “I’m excited for the new lift and not having to wait forever to ride.

I’m sure my family, friends and I will make new memories on the new lift, but Mt. Hood Express is one for the books,” Franco said.

As the mountain continues to see increases in guests every winter, the new lift will help the flow and wait times for riders. “The new lift will be able to carry more passengers than our previous lift by about 1200 people per hour. That will reduce the lift line wait for our guests and allow them to spend more time skiing and riding than before,” Pack said. Similar to other ski and snowboarding resorts on Mt. Hood, guests can also expect to see an increase in costs this winter. “Every year we raise the cost of a season pass but the past few years we have limited the number of all access season passes we sell and will do the same this year. We limit the number of passes sold and the day tickets as well to protect the experience,” Pack said.

As anticipation and guest excitement builds over the new lift, Mt. Hood Meadows expects the construction of the new lift to be completed by fall of this year. “The lift should be done by the end of October and allow us to get some hours on it before we open at the end of November,” Pack said.

Season passes for Mt. Hood Meadows can be purchased on their website, skihood.com, and will be available at the end of June.

Wolverine Sightings in Mt. Hood National Forest

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times

According to wildlife officials and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, there have been several confirmed sightings of wolverines throughout Oregon and the Mt. Hood National Forest. Listed on Oregon’s threatened and endangered species list, these sightings bring hope to the species and its potential return to the Mt. Hood National Forest.

According to Tessa Ott, Assistant District Wildlife Biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, these recent wolverine sightings are important since the absence of the species has been felt throughout local ecosystems in the Mt. Hood National Forest. “Prior to this sighting, the last confirmed sighting of a wolverine near the Mt. Hood National Forest was a surrendered road-struck wolverine in 1990,” Ott said. “In Oregon, more recently in 2022, a wolverine was photographed in the Wallowa mountains of Northeast Oregon,” Ott added.

Just as bears, mountain lions, elk and deer provide positive movement for ecosystems in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the resurgence of wolverines in the area could also provide lasting benefits as well. “Deep snowpack in spring is a key habitat require-

ment for denning young [wolverines], as is seasonal snow cover, which facilitates movement and habitat connectivity that is crucial for population success,” Ott said. “This makes the species’ presence on the landscape an important bio-indicator of climate change and other ecosystem level shifts,” Ott added. Often mistaken for small black bears due to their thick, dark coats, wolverines are carnivorous and their diets can vary depending on season. “They [wolverines] most commonly prey on small to medium animals but can also scavenge on carrion,” Ott said. Although wolverines typically keep to higher elevations, on occasion (such as the most recent sightings near the Mt.

Hood National Forest) they have been known to be seen as they migrate to higher elevations. “Even in known populations wolverines are naturally found at very low densities over large areas and consequently they are a rare sighting,” Ott said.

As sightings may continue throughout Oregon and the Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife acknowledges this special development for wildlife in Oregon. “It’s interesting that this animal likely crossed a portion of the Columbia River,” Ott said. “Known populations of wolverines are often isolated, therefore dispersing individuals will temporarily trek into unsuitable habitat in search of new alpine territory. They are also known to travel great distances in a short time, so in that regard it is not unexpected or extraordinary,” Ott added.

For more information on wolverine sightings in or near the Mt. Hood National Forest, visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website at dfw.state.or.us/wildlife.

Rare sighting of a wolverine in Oregon. Photo credit ODFW.

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

You might have seen it, driving up Highway 26, meandering around the cabins of Mount Hood Village, or parked near a lake or trailhead. You can’t miss it.

It shines with the gleam of a new car right off the lot. It’s a 2016 Honda Pilot SUV with a sign advertising Auto Shine Mobile Car Detailing on its side. An enterprising new business owner, Mike Decker, is behind the wheel, with his wife and business partner, Kim Decker, by his side.

The Deckers are co-owners of the mobile auto detailing entrepreneurship they started about three months ago. For the most part, Mike does the car detailing dirty work and Kim takes care of publicity and paperwork.

A former Oregon Trail School District employee, Mike worked in the facility maintenance department. Kim has a background in teaching and recently opened an art studio in Welches.

Mike grew up in Newport Beach, Calif., but left the congested city life of Southern California in 2000 for greener pastures in Oregon. He met Kim and they lived in Portland.

When the pandemic hit three years ago, they decided to get a new start. They moved to a cabin in the woods in Mount Hood Village, where they live with their teenage

son and daughter.

They grew tired of “working for the man,” as they said. They wanted to be their own bosses and do something they enjoyed to make a living.

Mike had a marketable skill, proven in his auto detailing work on his own vehicles. Why not start his own business and take it mobile?

Voila! Auto Shine Mobile Car Detailing was born.

Mobile detailing is a fairly new concept already popular in warmer climates like California and Arizona, where car owners like their grilles to shine. Going mobile means they make house calls.

Make an appointment and Mike will deliver his services to the convenience of your home. All he needs is water and electricity. He brings the rest, including a mini pressure washer and all the equipment and supplies, with him.

“I’m very reliable, punctual and detail oriented,” Mike said. Detail-oriented is a good thing in his line of work.

Auto Shine aims to bring back the luster in your car. It offers four levels of service, from basic bronze to platinum. The platinum package is Auto Shine’s premium service. It includes a five-year ceramic coating protection and headlight restoration

“It pretty much makes the car look brand new,” Mike said. “We touch almost every inch of the car except the undercarriage.”

When he’s not making cars shine like new, Mike enjoys the great outdoors.

“I love playing golf, hiking, kayaking, spending time with my family and going on vacations,” Mike said.

Auto Shine is offering 10% discounts for seniors, veterans and first-time customers.

For more information, phone 503-728-8588, or check out the website is autoshinemobiledetailing.com.

Be Firewise - Prevent, Prepare, Protect

Call a burn line or see hoodlandfire.us before burning!

Burn lines: Hoodland, 503-622-3463; Sandy, 503-668-0126

• Personal or fire emergency: call 911. Non-emergency: 503-655-8211. Call DEQ to report smoke complaints: (503) 229-5392.

• Remove needles and branches from gutters, clear a 30-foot perimeter of brush and debris around your property. Don’t throw out cigarettes or flick ashes from cars.

• If you see something, say something, do something. Report suspicious activity.

• See Hoodlandfire.us for info on preparing your home for wildfires. Click on the Prevention tab and select Fire Information and then Firewise Safety.

Hoodland Fire District #74 CERT

Fire Focus

Fire District President a Hands-on Volunteer

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

Nora Gambee may have retired 16 years ago but she shows no signs of slowing down. The 77-year-old Welches woman is a hands-on volunteer committed to her community.

“You’re only as old as you feel,” Gambee said.

The Hoodland Fire District Board elected her board president at its July meeting. A past Hoodland Community Planning Organization (CPO) president, she began volunteering for the local fire district 14 years ago as a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. She also started helping with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP).

“This is a very close and comfortable community to live in. I wanted to devote my time to helping the fire department be the best it can be.”

She said CERT members go on emergency calls to support the local firefighters. They do things like check firefighters’ vitals and make sure they are well hydrated at the scene. They also help educate the

public on fire safety.

TIP volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved family members immediately following a traumatic incident.

Gambee grew up mainly in Southern CalifornIa, but her family bounced around from Chicago to New Orleans and back. Gambee said the Hoodland Fire District Board represents the mountain community to the district. The fire chief makes a district activity report monthly to the board.

“We represent the public to the fire department,” she said. “We are the chief’s boss. The chief answers to the board. We work on the budget.”

Gambee has high praise for fire district personnel, namely Fire Chief Jim Price, calling him “very knowledgeable and sensible. We’re very happy to have him.”

“There’s a lot to do up here and a lot of really good people,” she said. “We need to get behind the fire department. It’s endless what they do. The calls they go on are incredible. If you’re having a medical issue, they’re the first there.”

Gambee shares her life in Welches with her husband, George Gambee, a retired truck driver. Nora’s sister lives two doors down from them, and the Gambees have a daughter in Southern California.

In her spare time, Nora likes to cook and stitches personalized fleece blankets for friends and family. George writes programs for computer games.

She said the Hoodland Fire District is in need of volunteers, in particular, for the CERT and TIP programs. For more information, phone 503-622-3256, or go online to www.hoodlandfire.us.growing up in La Grande.

Nora Gambee

Wraptitude Serves up Gourmet Wraps, Burgers & Beers

By Patti Jo Brooks

The Mountain Times

Talk about a dream come true! Wraptitude – Wraps with Attitude – the brainchild of Ryan Cummings and his wife, Hidee, was conceived in Hawaii, born in Welches and spurred into Texas. Hidee, who Ryan says “is the heart of Wraptitude,” brings about a positive work environment and the customers love her. “She has a youthful exuberance that is contagious,” Ryan quotes from a past Mountain Times article from years ago. Although the couple call Texas “home” these days, they stay completely engaged with their Welches venue, the original location of the Wraptitude brand.

What is a Wraptitude? you ask. That would be one amazing sandwich complete with all the fixings stuffed inside a sweet bun or a soft tortilla wrapped up tight. And attitude? How about the Burger Wrap – cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onions, juicy beef burger, fries and sauce rolled up in a soft warm tortilla. “I’d have to say the Burger Wrap is ‘life changing,’” Ryan admits. “That’s what we’ve been telling people for years.” This is a burger you can eat while driving down the road and not have to be fumbling around with it. “That’s kind of been our claim to fame,” Ryan

says. Another local favorite is the Maverick – juicy beef burger with bacon, avocado, melted Swiss and served with Wraptitude’s house-made fry sauce. The Santa Fe is a winner too. This burrito wrap serves up pepper jack cheese, house-made chipotle spread, rice, corn and black beans with your choice of meat or avocado for a vegetarian option.

In addition to the Maverick Burger, choices include a Goose Burger – with fried egg and bacon topped with melted cheddar, as well as the tasty Viper, Hollywood and Rooster tacos. Anyone notice a theme here? Accompany any of these mouth-watering sandwiches with one of the 12 craft beers or two 2 kombuchas on tap. Specialty summer drinks feature mojitos, tipsy mermaids, and pink lemonade margaritas. So delicious and refreshing, you’ll want to keep coming back for more!

Open daily from 11am-8pm, Wraptitude hosts live summer music Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-4pm and as always, 6pm-9pm on Music Mondays. Gather together with family and friends on the cozy outdoor patio. Let the kids run free under your watchful eye while you visit with the grownups.

The staff is gracious and attentive. Alicia, the kitchen manager is a longtime member

of the community and has been with Wraptitude since 2012. “She’s amazing,” Ryan says. “She loves what she does.” Ryan grew up locally and his mother, Nedra, who lives nearby, runs the Welches location when he’s not in town. Splitting time between San Antonio and Welches has become a delightful dance of sorts. Ryan comes to the mountain about every three months and for Christmas. He usually spends summers here from June through July and the last three summers he’s been accompanied by his daughter, Rylee (17). The couple also have a son, Quinntin (16), and a daughter, Brenna (24) who manage their San Antonio restaurant.

Ryan and Hidee’s dream may have started as an idea nineteen years ago in Hawaii, but it was destined to come to fruition in Welches, Oregon. The original floor plan for Wraptitude was drawn up for the exact building along the highway where it is now. Ryan and Hidee left Hawaii and moved back to Welches in 2008. The building became available in April of 2010. They signed the lease and on July 1st, 2010 the first Wraptitude was born. “We’re very fortunate to be able to operate two restaurants so far from each other,” Ryan admits. As it turns out, San Antonio and Welches have offsetting busy seasons. Summers and winters are high season on the mountain while Texas is big on spring breaks.

“It’s nice to come up here in the summer and get away from the heat,” he says. “We have this crazy balance.”

Stop in for a quick bite and stay awhile! Wraptitude is located at 67441 E Hwy 26 in Welches. Give them a call at (503)622-0893, email wraptitude@gmail.com., or visit online at wraptitude.com and click the Welches location.

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LETTERS POLICY

Letter to the Editor

Good day,

I am a resident of Palm Springs, a long way away, both in mileage and in environment.

I had lived in Beaverton the first 16 years of my life. My father loved to fly fish so he and a gentleman who ran a small market kitty corner from the Whistle Stop (Mr. Bittman), teamed to build our cabin in Wildwood a few hundred yards from the Sandy River. They obtained the lumber from an area that is now the Wildwood Recreation Site. At the time a small sawmill was located where the field is now.

WW II came, and we spent a lot of time at the cabin. When rationing effectively stopped butter, flour, and many other foods, his little store always had some small amounts. (Along with comic books that taught me how to read, I might add). My dad was a retired Marine Corps officer and was only marginally involved when called up.

VIEW OF THE MOUNTAIN

It is not hard to notice the amount of people who flock to the Mountain in the summertime from the valley and elsewhere. That said, one of the first questions I asked when I started with the Mountain Times is where do people who live on the Mountain go on vacation? I received several great answers, into the big city, out to the coast, out of state. This month, I hope folks consider heading down to the Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo, which runs from August 15th -19th at the fairgrounds in Canby. It is a bit of a hike from the mountain, but worth the trip. If you come on down, see about heading through the blue gates, and you just might meet me or my wife as we help out there each year

taking tickets. Guaranteed to be fun for the entire family. In the meantime, I hope everyone is having a great summer.

Sincerely,

Matthew Nelson Publisher, The Mountain Times.

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Be Heard on Hoodland STRs at August 10th Public Hearing

Dear Editor and Hoodland Communities,

Have something to say about the STRs (Short Term Rentals) in your neighborhood? Frustrated by constant noise, trash posing a threat to wildlife, parties, cars blocking roads, fire danger from fire pits, loss of community and affordable housing, and a general disregard of your right to a peaceful mountain lifestyle? Hoodland CPO STR Committee wants to invite you to share your views, experiences and comments at a public hearing on STRs by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners. And we also are announcing our new community website.

We strongly encourage your participation at the next Clackamas County Commissioners Business Meeting on August 10th at 6 p.m., 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City.

Attend in person and speak or attend via Zoom. Send written comments now to be entered into the record to bcc@clackamas.us. Full details including the entire set of proposed regulations can be found online at https://www.clackamas.us. Look under the NEWS tab for the 7/13 announcement of public hearings for all links.

The Hoodland CPO STR committee has created a community website where your voice can be heard. Visit https://hoodlandstrs. org to learn about our mission to advocate for the regulation of STRs for the benefit of all stakeholders in the Hoodland community. There is a form for you to report incidents, learn about what other areas have accomplished, news and more like these six key tenets we support:

1. Community Well-Being

2. Fair Housing/ Ensuring Affordable Housing

3. Responsible Tourism/ Encouraging Economic Growth

4. Data Transparency/ Providing Data for Decisions

5. Collaborative Governance/ Working with All Stakeholders

6. Fire Prevention/ Protecting Our Environment

Please, join in to make our community better, whether you are a resident or just someone who loves the mountain community. If we all turn a blind eye and don’t stand up for our beloved lifestyle, natural beauty, peaceful existence and stunning wildlife in our gorgeous and inspiring home in Oregon, it will all be gone.

Sincerely, Michelle Winner Mountain Air, Welches, OR

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My friends and me, through elementary school and into high school would often go to the cabin and sit in the Sandy and chase each other through the woods. An ice company was located near where the Rendezvous is now and we would carry blocks to the cabin. I would go to Welches near the Salmon river bridge where Mr. Welch operated a small store. His cooler was a small stream running through the left side inside the store where milk and other goods were stored.

After the war, Timberline opened and we skied up there and at Govey. The Battle Axe Inn was a fun spot there in high school.

We moved to Long Beach, and I went to college in Southern California and became a college professor and psychotherapist. I married and raised three kids. We had vacations in summer and weeks off during Spring break and winter holidays so we would go to the cabin and ski in the winter and in summer, fishing the Salmon and Trillium primarily. We instilled a love for our mountain in them. They married and soon grandkids shared the cabin and many of its offerings.

I am retired and working part time. Our cabin was sold a couple of years ago as the trips were getting a little challenging. Through much of my kids and grandkids lives the Mountain Times was a companion. We would pick up a copy and the Oregonian during our stays.

I still have copies delivered to me. I enjoy the stories of the “new” inhabitants of Hoodland, but I most enjoy the ads. Some, like the Brightwood Inn, Whistle Stop and Welches, brings my past home and gives me warm memories.

I’m delighted you are publishing the Times, Matt. I look forward to reading the paper and closing my eyes and seeing the place that has become my emotional home.

Keep up the good work

Charlton Lee Palm Springs, California

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Legislator’s Letter: An Update from Rep. Jeff Helfrich

When I wrote my last column, we were days away from the end of the legislative session. At that time, things were moving incredibly fast as we were finalizing the budget and passing bills. We got all our work done, and session adjourned on June 25th.

Overall, the session was a mixed bag. While there were many wins for Oregonians, we still have work to do to tackle some of Oregon’s biggest issues.

First, the good. As your representative, one of my biggest priorities is advocating for the tax money you pay to the state to benefit our communities. To that end, I was able

to help secure $30 million to help rebuild the Clackamas County courthouse.

Back in March, after I heard Mt. Hood Legacy was planning to close its birthing center, I was concerned about how it would impact families in communities around Highway 26. I joined a bipartisan group of legislators from Multnomah and Clackamas Counties to introduce House Bill 3592 to put pressure on the Oregon Health Authority and Mt. Hood Legacy to keep the birthing center open. It worked, and I am happy to report that they began readmitting pregnant mothers in June.

By Amber Ford

The Mountain Times

Mt. Hood is most definitely the central and majestic centerpiece to the small towns that encompass the Mt. Hood Villages. There are stars among

the community that shine bright regardless of the mountain’s illuminating glow. One of these is Chef Meshach Hottendorf of Pub 26.

Inspired to create Hawaiian infused dishes with a kick from his southern roots, Hottendorf realized at a very young age that cooking was in his blood and it soon became his professional passion. “Growing up, my dad would make the best teriyaki chicken, it’s basically world famous,” said Hottendorf. Crediting his father’s skills in the kitchen with his chicken teriyaki. “In Hawaiian culture and lingo we say ‘Bruddah Arts,’” Hottendof said. “It’s what my dad always called the sauce,” he added.

While Hottendorf credits his father for helping him find his passion for food, he also

Now, to the work that remains. I have written much about my work on housing and homelessness this session. I supported House Bill 2001 –the Governor’s big homelessness package – with the hope we would also tackle the structural housing barriers which prevent affordable housing from being built across Oregon. I worked all session to help craft House Bill 3414, which would have created limited relief from strict land use regulations for local government to increase the supply of buildable land.

I carried this bill to passage on the House Floor, but it failed when Senate Democrats

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voted it down the next day.

It’s incredibly frustrating leadership and courage weren’t there to pass such a narrow bill to increase the housing supply. We cannot escape our housing crisis by maintaining the status quo. The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis has determined Oregon needs to build 540,000 new housing units by 2040 to meet the housing needs of Oregon families, including units affordable to families at all income levels. However, at current production levels, builders will construct less than 60 percent of what is needed.

I will continue to advocate for common-sense reforms to reduce the cost of housing in the long term. We also failed to reform Measure 110 seriously. I supported House Bill 2513, which nibbled around the edges of the problem and provided some more oversight of how treatment money is spent. But until we tackle the fundamental flaws with

Mountain Says Farewell to Meshach

acknowledges other chefs, both world renowned and local, who have helped shape his style as a chef and helped create the techniques he uses today. Hawaiian chef Sheldon Simeon, Emeril Lagasse, Julia Child, Alton Brown and Mt. Hood’s own chef Jason Horner are just some of the chefs who have helped Hottendorf hone his skills.

“Working under Jason Horner at The Skyway was like going to college, but getting paid to be there,” Hottendorf said. “He took the time to teach me the basics and that was huge for me. Growth and change have become a staple for Hottendorf, who moved to the mountain in April of 2013. Hottendorf followed in the footsteps of his older sister and moved to Oregon.

Using his native Hawai -

Measure 110, drug abuse and overdoses will continue to increase.

As a former police officer, I often dealt with people on drugs. They are not in their right mind, and many are incapable of making the best decision for themselves. Until we figure out how to help them make the right decision, the system will allow them to poison themselves. I do not believe that is compassionate.

For an entire recap of the 2023 session, visit my webpage at www.qr.link/YtIuTk.

Now that session is over, my goal is to spend as much time in the district learning about the unique needs of our diverse communities. I would love to make it to any community events you are having in the Mt. Hood area. Please email me invitations and details at Rep.JeffHelfrich@ oregonlegislature.gov! For the most up-to-date details about public events I’m attending, please follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jeffhelfrichfororegon.

As always, you can reach my office at Rep.JeffHelfrich@ oregonlegislature.gov and at 503-986-1452 with questions and concerns. I am honored to serve you.

ian roots and love for cooking, Hottendorf soon found himself working in the restaurant industry and has never looked back. “Being a chef means spreading love,” he said, adding “It’s the easiest way for me to show that I appreciate and care.”

Using that love, appreciation and the gratitude of a community that adores his cooking, Hottendorf will be making his grand exit from the mountain at the end of October. Reaching for new heights in the form of his own food truck, Hottendorf plans to expand his knowledge of food and cooking with his own business.

As Hottendorf prepares to leave the mountain to achieve his food truck goals, residents within the Mt. Hood villages will miss his food and friendship.

In celebration of Hottendorf’s

accomplishments, Pub 26 will be featuring his special Hawaiian plate August 25-27th, along with their monthly comedy show featuring Portland comedian, Hyjinx, on Saturday, August 26th at 9pm. Pub 26 encourages the community to come and show their appreciation, gratitude and well wishes as this most unique and talented chef takes his talents back to Florida.

While all of my articles are non-opinionated in nature, it is with a heavy heart and pure excitement that I wrote this one. A dear friend and someone who inspires my own creativity in the kitchen (though Italian and Hawaiian cuisine seem light years apart), Meshach will be missed. I look forward to all of the culinary endeavors he achieves, and wish him all success.

Mountain Representative Jeff Helfrich keeps the community updated with an exclusive look at the legislative process.

Pub 26 Chef Meschach Hottendorf.

Photo credit Ben Kohmescher

CRYSTAL SPRINGS

A Fair to Remember

By Tyler Francke For The Mountain Times

Nothing beats summertime in Clackamas County, and no summer would be complete without a visit to the one and only Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo this August at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby.

Only there can you find everything a county fair was meant to be, from livestock and agricultural displays, where the farmers and youngsters who toil all year to work the land and feed our country showcase the fruits of their labor, to the pulse-pounding carnival rides, the unmatched thrill of man against nature in the Canby Rodeo, or the inspired performances of musicians and entertainers playing for their favorite hometown crowd.

As Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center Executive Director Brian Crow loves to say, he’s not in the entertainment or even the event business: He’s in the business of making generational memories.

“You know, I clearly recall going to the fair with my parents, and my mom forcing me to go on the Sky Diver with her,” Brian says with a laugh. “I don’t like that stuff, but she had a blast. My mom’s in her 80s now, and we can’t do that anymore, but we have those memories for a lifetime.

“So that’s really what we’re doing here is creating an environment where people can come and make those generational memories, connect with their community and have a greater understanding of the importance of agriculture and where our food comes from.”

To Brian, bridging the urban-rural divide is not

only a critical component of the mission of county fairs — it’s really something that tends to happen only at the county fair.

“Because it’s really only at the county fair where most people who are not farmers have the chance to come and see firsthand the work that is put in to raise that meat or produce that they buy at the grocery store,” Brian says. “And not only that, they get to meet the farmers and the families that do that work. A big part of why I do this is because I understand how important that is, and I want the urban and rural parts of our community to get together and understand each other.”

After a record-breaking fair and rodeo season in 2022, Brian and his team are primed and ready to unfurl yet another show-stopping event. Since coming on board last year, Brian says he has been careful not to make any big changes, but rather, focus on improving and expanding certain elements with the goal of adding to the overall guest experience for fairgoers.

Last year’s addition of a rodeo after-party on Friday and Saturday night proved extremely popular, so this year’s fair will feature it as a follow-up to every night of world-class rodeo action in the Canby Rodeo Arena.

The fair has also added a number of the finest strolling and stage entertainment acts around, including Washboard Willie, Hillia the Hula Hoop Extraordinaire, the Wandering Outlaws, Rock & Roll Cowboys, and Jessie Leigh Band.

Longtime attendees may note some slight changes to the event’s layout this year, particularly around the food vendors and rodeo grounds, to streamline the flow and

reduce congestion.

This year’s fair will also lean into its reputation as a showcase for local creatives and masters of the hobby arts like never before, including featuring a new art competition between Clackamas County elementary school students, with the winning schools taking home cash prizes in support of their art programs.

Kicking off with the delightful Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Caper Parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, each day of the fair will feature a different theme, with associated discounts or free admission to select groups. The first day is Family Day, with kids 12 and under getting free tickets with their participation in the Kiddie Caper Parade.

Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day, followed by First Responders Day, Military Appreciation Day and culminating with Agriculture Day, which will also serve to spotlight and kick off the Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction at 10 a.m.

All five nights will feature the Canby Rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m., with most — if not all — seats expected to sell out, so purchasing your tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.

“If you’ve never seen the Canby Rodeo, it really is amazing,” Brian says. “I’d definitely encourage you to come and check it out. They put on a great show.”

The Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo will be held from August 15 through the 19th. The Clackamas County Fairgrounds is located at 694 Northeast 4th Avenue in Canby. For more information or tickets, visit clackamascountyfair.com.

Under Investigation Over Wetlands

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

A land developer building short-term rental homes near the upper Sandy River is under investigation by the Division Of State Lands for violating the Oregon removal-fill law, which protects wetlands.

Complaints made by Brightwood resident Dan Thompson and others have drawn the state’s attention to property owned by Michael Gregory along the scenic upper Sandy River near Mt. Hood’s Rhododendron and Brightwood communities. Thompson and his neighbors claim that the construction of housing is wreaking havoc on wildlife in the area, threatening some endangered species.

The Division of State Lands in March 2022 assessed a civil penalty of $6,000 – reduced to $2,000 – against Gregory, owner of Gregory Management LLC, for building on wetlands

without a permit. The state reduced the civil penalty to $2,000 contingent upon Gregory completing restoration requirements specified in a consent order.

Gregory signed the consent order and agreed to its terms. He then subsequently continued illegal activity, adding more than 50 cubic yards of wood to a wetland without a permit. That likely could mean another penalty for Gregory for violation of the removal-fill law, according to Ali Ryan Hansen, Division of State Lands communications director.

“We haven’t determined which agency will take the lead on investigating that likely violation,” Ryan Hansen said.

Besides the Division Of State Lands, other agencies involved in the investigation include the Army Corps Of Engineers and Fish And Wildlife.

The wetlands extend 1 and ¼ miles on the south side of the Sandy River running west near its confluence with the Salmon River. The Division of State Lands determined the wetlands to be spring fed.

Thompson said the wetlands are home to salmon, salamanders, turtles, bears, beavers, eagles and other creatures. The wetlands are composed of ponds, creeks, marshes and varieties of plants.

“His development has devastated 6.1 acres of timber and wetland thus far,” Thompson wrote in a letter to the Division of State Lands. “These acres have been logged and timber lies in large piles to be milled, providing lumber to the homes being built.”

“The company has dumped logged stumps into the small streams. Construction has muddied these streams, allowing contaminants like diesel fuel to poison clean water.

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times

As the alpine glow of Mt. Hood shines down upon residents, inspiring them in all sorts of creative and artistic ways, local artist and long time Mt. Hood Villages resident Gary Randall is taking advantage of his home and the

Meet the Artist: Gary Randall

a part of the formula once I was given my first camera at six years old,” Randall added.

natural beauty that inspires his work daily. Voted “most talented” in high school, Randall, a self-taught artist, has been creating works of art for most of his life. “I have always wanted to be an artist,” Randall said. “Even as a young boy I would draw and paint. Photography was also

As with most artists new to the craft, Randall was unaware of the ability to make a living while creating the art he knew he loved. “Art was never something that I perceived to be a good way of making a living. It was a great hobby, but I went to work in heavy industry,” Randall said. After experiencing many personal tragedies in his life, Randall made the leap of artistic faith 25 years ago and transitioned into a career of passion. “I decided to become a photographer, concentrating on taking photos of landscapes and the wilderness I was hiking to,” Randall said. “I was fortunate to have started my artistic journey at the beginning of the digital photography revolution and have been able to develop a situation that has become my identity and my way of life,” Randall added.

While Randall has dabbled in different types of art across the creativity spectrum, he acknowledges his infinite love and admiration for photography as his primary medium as an artist. “In the past I enjoyed carving stone, such as marble and alabaster. I found it relaxing and I really liked the result of my efforts,” Randall said. “I also enjoy sketching and drawing, but there’s no hesitation when I claim photography to be my favorite type of art. I think that having the experience that accompanies the photograph makes it special,” Randall added.

Inspired by local photographer Ray Atkeson, a mid-20th century artist, Randall has been able to shape and create his own work through the examples set forth by photographers that have come before him. “His [Atkeson’s] photos of Mt. Hood are absolutely unmatched,” Randall said. “Although I’m a fan of Ansel Adams, Atkeson’s black and white photos are, in my opinion, head and shoulders above those of Ansel Adams,” Randall added. As a selftaught artist, Randall relies on his lens and the lenses of others proficient in the craft to give him an edge and a creative eye. “I’m a huge fan of Albert Bierstadt,” Randall said. “I’m fascinated and inspired by the whole Hudson School of Art movement and try to incorporate that style into my photos. I think that if I could paint like that I would never pick up a camera,”

Randall added.

A resident of the Mt. Hood Villages for the last 40 years, Randall is an avid traveler, but always finds peace and comfort when he returns to his home on the mountain. As do many other residents in the area, Randall enjoys the many activities the mountain has to offer. Hiking and camping are hobbies that Randall not only enjoys, but they also serve as inspiration for his work. “It’s all part of the process of finding the scenery that serve as subjects for my landscape photos,” Randall said. “I also enjoy collecting local history and vintage photographs of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge,” Randall added. Crediting his home and the beautiful and natural art that can be viewed almost daily to all who call Mt. Hood home, Randall is constantly inspired to continue his local photography. “Living here on Mt. Hood is overwhelmingly inspirational,” Randall said. “I’ve photographed some breathtaking scenery in epic conditions close to my home. I’m not sure if I’d lived anywhere else when I started this journey that I would be as successful as I am today,” Randall said. “In many ways I owe much of my success to Mt. Hood and the creeks and waterfalls that surround it,” Randall added. For more information on how to purchase Randall’s photography you can visit his website at gary-randall.com.

Gary Randall

ARTIST Riley Carrier, 7th Grade MEDIUM Acrylic on canvas

Several Welches Middle School Stu dents have pieces on Display at the Clackamas Education Service District for its regional art show. A virtual gallery can be visited at clackesd.org/artshow/2023-gallery

Welches PTCO Corner

Hello, Welches Families!

The Welches Parent Teacher Community Organization (WPTCO) is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve and support the students of the Welches Schools and our community as a whole. The kids are on summer break, but we’re still serving this incredible community all summer long!

To keep up to date on WPTCO-hosted events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, make sure to join our new email list at bit.ly/ WPTCOlist or scan the QR Code below! Look for our first newsletter in September!

UPCOMING EVENTS

WPTCO Summer Play Dates

This summer the WPTCO is hosting a series of community playdates and our final dates are coming up on August 8th & 22nd from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Wildwood Park playground! Gather with familiar friends and meet some new ones! We will provide name tags, a light snack, music, and some activities for families to engage in together. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Welches Online Student Registration/Enrollment

Registration is open for the 2023-2024 school year! If you have a new or returning student make sure to visit oregontrailschools.com/ Page/195 to register for the upcoming school year.

Welches School Open House & Ice Cream Social Thursday, Aug 31 5:30-6:30 p.m. Students from grades K-8, along with their families, are welcome for an evening at the school! This is a chance to visit classrooms, meet teachers, practice lockers, drop off school supplies, take care of school paperwork, visit with friends and enjoy some ice cream provided by the WPTCO! Main doors at both the elementary and middle school will be open, and you are free to enter at either location.

Save the Date for our annual ABC Auction April 27, 2024 at Camp Arrah Wanna. We can’t wait to see you there!

If you have any questions or you’d like to make a donation to the WPTCO, reach out at welchesptco@gmail.com. You can also donate to the WPTCO directly through Paypal at paypal.me/WPTCO

Museum Chatter: The Mountains of the Mt. Hood National Forest

A mountain is a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill. A hill is a rounded land feature lower than a mountain. A butte is an isolated hill or mountain with steep sides and a small summit. Forest fire lookouts are often located on buttes as they offer good views of the surrounding area.

By Lloyd Musser

For The Mountain Times

The Mountains of the Mount Hood National Forestmost geographic land features, such as mountains, rivers, and creeks, have place names associated with them. Everyone uses place names routinely in our communications, but few

of us know the reason why a specific name is associated with a specific land feature. Knowing the reason why a name is associated with a place can broaden one’s appreciation for that place. This article will focus on the names of various mountains in the vicinity of Mount Hood.

All the mountains, hills, and buttes discussed in this article are in the Cascade Mountains. It took a while for the early explorers to adopt the Cascades name. Names like Western Mountains, and the Snowy Range appear in the journals of the early 1800s. Hall Kelly promoted and lobbied for the Presidents Range, with the tallest mountains named for individual United States presidents. Cascade Mountains quickly came into use as the explorers were greatly impressed with the prolific rapids in the Columbia River referred to as cascades.

Unfortunately, the name of the most dominant mountain in the area is neither descriptive or even interesting. Mount Hood was named by Brit -

ish Naval Officer Lieutenant William Broughton. Upon sighting the large snow-covered peak while sailing up the Columbia River, Broughton proclaimed it Mount Hood, in honor of Lord Hood. This high-ranking Royal Naval officer never visited the area or had anything to do with the history of the era. There have been several proposals in the past to rename Mount Hood, but none recently.

Multorpor is a curious name for the mountain that is the base for Skibowl East Adventure Park. Apparently, there was a Portland Republican Club that coined and used the name made up of letters from Multnomah County, Oregon, and Portland. The problem is that the word is difficult to pronounce, and the mountain is in Clackamas County. The

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name Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain is understandable based on its form. This halfmile-long ridge has three high points and is the home of the Skibowl West Adventure Park. Enola Hill is truly a descriptive place name. Around 1900, William and Cynthia Creighton successfully homesteaded on this hilltop, east of Rhododendron. This elderly couple were all alone, not a neighbor for miles. Cynthia reversed the spelling of alone and named their hill Enola. Veda Lake and Veda Butte are other examples of a personally coined name. Forest Ranger George Ledford sent two men, Vern and Dave, to stock fish in this unnamed lake. Needing a name for his fish stocking report, Ledford created Veda from the first letters of their names. Sometimes when early land managers needed a place they would just use a word

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Sisi Butte Fire Lookout, 2004 credit. Mt. Hood Museum Collection.

Bonney Butte Fire Lookout, 1963 credit. Mt. Hood Museum Collection

Threat to Spotted Owls: Wildfire and Barred Owls

tain for many years; he died in 2003. Just days before seeing that mention of Mr. Lymp, I had mentioned him to a friend during a conversation about colorful characters in our area. I hadn’t thought about the Dates in years.

Sometimes there are odd coincidences in life. Yesterday I checked out a science-fiction novel from the Estacada Library, New Earth, by Ben Bova. In the first chapter Bova describes the world centuries from now, awash in flood waters during a second period of global warming. In St. Louis, the famous Gateway Arch stands in many feet of muddy water. Last night, Lara and I watched an episode of The Last Ship that takes place in St. Louis, where the Gateway Arch is featured prominently in a couple of scenes. I hadn’t thought about the arch in years, and then it pops up twice in one day.

Dates Lymp was mentioned in Milt Fox’s article in The Mountain Times last month about the Chuckwagon Breakfast at the Lion’s Club (which was delicious, by the way).

Dates, aka Joseph Fidelis Lymp, was a colorful character who lived on The Moun -

Lara and I enjoyed our visit to Estacada. Checked out the beautiful library, wandered around the Wade Creek Vintage Marketplace, which is packed with antiques and assorted doodads and had a very nice lunch and an excellent IPA at Time Travelers Brewing. We gawked at the art at the Spiral Gallery, and bought some berries and veggies at the town’s farmer’s market. We also visited Mossy Rock Gifts/Nature Shop, where I bought a greeting card featuring a beautiful screech owl. Lara said, “who’s that for?” I shrugged and said, “Hoo knows?” I might send it to her—she loves owls. Mossy Rock Gifts has lots of owl-themed merchandise.

Our last stop on our Saturday outing was Milo McIver State Park, where we walked about five miles along the Clackamas River and through the woods on a ridge above. On the Maple Ridge Trail, Lara stopped and said, “I think I hear an owl!” She had. Three of them: an adult barred owl and two fledglings with most of their adult feathers. The

mom or dad had a rodent in its beak for the kids. We watched the owls as they peered back and hissed at us from trees 50 to 100 feet away, their big dark eyes following our every move. This owl encounter was the highlight of the day, especially for Lara, who hadn’t seen a barred owl before.

So on the day after our owl sighting, I sat down to write this and, before getting started, noticed a post on the Nextdoor website from a local resident who had photographed a large bird in her bird bath. Yep, it was a barred owl.

I’ve seen barred owls in our area a few times. They’re

magnificent critters. Adults stand 16 to 20 inches tall and have wingspans of 39 to 43 inches. Cornell University’s All About Birds web site has more information and recordings of their “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?”

calls. (allaboutbirds.org/guide/ Barred_Owl/overview).

Barred owls are cousins to the Pacific Northwest’s iconic Northern Spotted owl, which was listed as threatened

Barred owls (left) are relative newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Photo: US Fish & Wildlife Service. Northern spotted owls (right) face two threats: wildfire and barred owls.

Photo: Kameron Perensovich, Wikimedia Commons.

Makerspace | 10am Sandy Senior Center

Find a Four Leaf Clover Day

Alcoholics Anonymous | 9am the Woods Catholic Church

REACH | 2pm

Smoky Hearth

enTaiko | 2pm

Meinig Memorial Park

Drumming Group by Youth Dummers

Overeaters Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Alcoholics Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Women’s Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Women’s Meeting

| 7pm Skyway Bar & Grill Funky Fruit Band | Live Music

Alcoholics Anonymous | 9am the Woods Catholic Church

Morning Sandy | 9am

Nya’s Cakes Bakery

Overeaters Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Yoga | 5pm Timberline Lodge

Alcoholics Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church Women’s Meeting

Deja | 7pm Skyway Bar & Grill Rock and Folk | Live Music

Alcoholics Anonymous | 9am the Woods Catholic Church

Overeaters Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Boring, Oregon Foundation Directors Meeting | 7pm Boring-Damascus Grange Building

Sunset Smores | 8pm Timberline Lodge

Shabbat | 7:50pm

Candle-Lighting

Yoga | 5pm

Timberline Lodge

Alcoholics Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church Women’s Meeting

Moon Music | 7pm

Skyway Bar & Grill

Psychedelic Neo Soul Duo | Live Music

Alcoholics Anonymous | 9am the Woods Catholic Church

Busy Bugs | 2pm

Meinig Memorial Park

Look with Author Rick Reynolds

Overeaters Anonymous | 6pm St. John in the Woods Catholic Church

Busy Bugs | 2pm Meinig Memorial Park Close-Up Look with Author Rick Reynolds

Sunset Smores | 8pm Timberline Lodge

Shabbat | 7:38pm

Candle-Lighting

* Denotes that the date changes each year Admit You’re Happy Month Family Fun Month

Eric Kallio Duo | 7pm Skyway Bar & Grill Folk Rock | Live Music

Sunset Smores | 8pm Timberline Lodge

Community Resource Fair | 10am Lions Club

The Quick & Easy Boys | 7pm Skyway Bar & Grill

Rock Funk Honky Tonk | Live Music

Sunset Smores | 8pm Timberline Lodge

Annual Slug Races | 10am Brightwood Tavern | Backyard Patio

Kris Deelane & The Hurt | 7pm Skyway Bar & Grill Motown | Live Music

Sunset Smores | 8pm Timberline Lodge

What’s Happening At Your Hoodland And Sandy Public Libraries

We will be offering many fun-filled events during the summer, including fun in the park, and teen activities.

Come to the library to pick up a reading log or track your reading on the Beanstack app. Read for 10 hours before August 31 and complete bonus challenges to win prizes and to be entered into a grand prize drawing for gift cards to Oaks Park (Kids and Teens), a gift card to Wippersnappers (Little Readers), or $100 cash (adults).

SUMMER READING STARTS

Through - August 31

Summer reading for all ages continues through August 31st. This year’s theme is Find Your Voice!

School Supply Drive

August 1st to Sptember 10th.

Are you interested in supporting local students? Sandy and Hoodland Libraries and Todos Juntos are collecting new school supplies for kids K-12. Drop them in the bin at either library. A list of requested materials is available on the Library website.

Kids Lego Club

Saturday, August 5, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library

This event will happen on the first Saturday of each month.

Teen Space

Wednesday, August 2 & 16, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grades 6th - 12th welcome!

Rebecca Hanset rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us

Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month for our Teen Space program. This program provides teens, ages 12-17 or grades 6th-12th, a dedicated space to hang out and watch YouTube and anime on the big screen. Play board games, listen to music, and ignite creativity using art and craft supplies. Pique a new interest and connect with a community!

Popcorn, snacks, water, and juice are provided.

Sandy Women’s Book Club

Thursday, August 10, 6:00 pm

“Any Book August” - share a book you love with us. This hybrid event occurs in Sandy Public Library Community Room and via Zoom. All are welcome!

For further information please email mhouck@ci.sandy.or.us

Story Time in the Park!

Every Thursday this summer beginning on, July 13. at 10:00 am.

Sandy Meinig Memorial Park Gazebo

Thursday storytime is moving to the park! Miss Monica will read books and we will sing songs and learn rhymes together. Bring your own comfy blanket, pillow, or lawn chair to sit on.

Hoodland Book Club

Tuesday, August 15, 4:00 pm

TAKE & MAKE

Kids - Nature Suncatcher

August 15

Take and Make kits available starting August 15 while supplies last.

Creating with natural materials is so inspiring. Create this easy suncatcher with materials found in nature!

Teens - String Art

August 1

Take and Make kits available starting August 1 while supplies last.

Starting August 1 pick up a new teen Take and Make at Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries. Use thick cork board, push pins, and thread to create your own one-of-a-kind string art masterpiece. Choose from a variety of colors, shapes or geometric patterns to be amazed at what you can create!

Adults -TBA

TBD, please check in at www.ci.sandy.or.us/ library for updated information.

Digital Book Club

Thursday, August 3, 7:00 pm via Zoom

“The Last Bus to Wisdom” - Ivan Doig

To sign up for the book club send an email to tellen@ci.sandy.or.us

Sandy Men’s Book Club

“The Passenger” - Cormac McCarthy Sandy Library Community Room.

For further information please email mhouck@ci.sandy.or.us

Hoodland Public Library

24525 E. Welches Rd. Welches, OR. 97067

Hoodland Public Library Community Room

“Booth” - Karen Joy Fowler

For further information please email Dianne Downey ddowney@ci.sandy.or.us

Busy Bugs - Sandy

Wednesday, August 30 , 2:00pm Meinig Park Gazebo at 10:00 am.

Meinig Memorial Park Gazebo at 2:00 pm

Busy Bugs - Hoodland

Thursday, August 31, 2:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library

Through hands-on activities and fun lessons, the “Busy Bugs” program empowers young entomologists to discover the unique characteristics and behaviors of mosquitos. Kids will learn about the mosquito life cycle and how to safely live with them

enTaiko - Free Concert

en Taiko is a Japanese drumming group made of youth drummers. The group started activities in Portland, Oregon, in 2007 as an effort to introduce Japanese culture to local communities. The group carries on a centuries-old musical tradition from Japan and performs at various cultural events. en Taiko plays not only Japanese traditional style taiko but also shares the exploration of a new art form such as collaborative music creation with taiko and marimba. The audience will enjoy experiencing the taiko drumming at the end of the performance!

Info: hoodlandlibrary@ci.sandy.or.us or 503-622-3460.

ONGOING EVENTS

Spanish Class

Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Learn Spanish with teacher Maria Smith. This free class is intended for beginners. info: kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

English Class

Sundays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Learn English with teacher Maria Smith. This free class is intended for beginners. Info: kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

Creation Station

2nd and 4th Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sandy Public Library

Info: email kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us.

August 14, ART LAB - Painting Class

*Special Event* - Painting Class with Becky Hawley. A program for adults with developmental disabilities Please sign up ahead of time by contacting Katie at 503668-5537 or kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

July 24 MAKER LAB - Tattoo Banana

Monday, August 28, 10:00 am

Sandy Public Library Community Room

A program for adults with developmental disabilities For more information email kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us.

Family Storytime

Saturdays, 10:00 am

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Storytime for the whole family! Miss Monica will read picture books and we will all learn some songs and rhymes together.

Info: Monica Smith msmith@ci.sandy.or.us

Hoodland Public Library - Fridays

Fridays, 10:30 -11:00 am

Hoodland Public Library Community Room

New Hours!

Sandy Public Library and Hoodland Public Library are both adding open hours! Starting July 1st library hours will change to the following: Sandy Public Library

Monday: 10 am to 7 pm

Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm

Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm

Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday:10 am - 5 pm

Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm

Hoodland Public Library:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm

Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm

Friday 12 pm - 6 pm

Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm

Kids Club is on hiatus for the Summer. We will announce the new schedule in September

Join us for Storytime at the Hoodland Library! We will be reading books, singing songs, and learning rhymes together.

Molly Espenel mespenel@ci.sandy.or.us

Virtual Storytime

Fridays, 10:30 -11:00 am

Miss Monica records a storytime each week for you to watch from the comfort of your home! We read a book based on a theme, learn a new song, and learn the letter of the day! Catch the latest virtual storytime each Friday morning in the Sandy & Hoodland Libraries - Storytime Parents Group on Facebook.

Info: Molly Espenel mespenel@ci.sandy.or.us

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Have a question about using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Call the library at 503-668-5537 to schedule an appointment with a librarian. Help is available on such topics as

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• social media

• Microsoft Word

• PC Basics

• using the Internet

The Sandy and Hoodland Public Library’s newsletter is emailed on a monthly basis. Call or email libraryassistants@ ci.sandy.or.us if you want to be added to our mailing list. Or follow our blog at sandylibrary.blogspot.com

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Don’t know what to read next? Let us pick something out!

The more you can tell us, the better the recommendation will likely be. Visit www.ci.sandy.or.us/library for the form, or email libraryassistants@ ci.sandy.or.us and we will send the form to you. www.ci.sandy.or.us/library

Sandy Public Library

38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055

Info: libraryassistants@ci.sandy.or.us or 503-668-5537

It’s crunch time as the date gets closer for the Hoodland Women’s Club’s major annual fundraiser. That fundraiser, a golf tournament with accompanying auction and raffle, will be held Thursday, August 17, at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. The event supports yearly scholarships awarded to four Sandy High School seniors who live within the Welches Schools boundaries.

Individuals and businesses can participate as sponsors, golfers or by contributing items for the auction and raffle. The deadline for sponsorships is July 30. As this went to press, four local businesses had pledged $1,000 as gold-level sponsors. They are Mountain Life Clinic, Sandy Decor, Smoke on the Mountain and Thriftway. Seven additional businesses had signed on as $500 silver-level sponsors. They are Adventist Health, Chicali Cantina, Clackamas County Bank, Everfresh Fruit Company, Portland Appraisals, OnPoint Credit Union and

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Skyway Bar & Grill. Those are in addition to a number of bronze-level and individual sponsors who are supporting the event.

Anyone interested in participating in the tournament itself as a golfer can register on the Hoodland Women’s Club website at hoodlandwomensclub. org or contact GolfTournament.HWC@ gmail.com. The fee for golfing includes breakfast treats, lunch and swag bags. Lunch options are provided by Mogul Mountain Pizza, Chicali Cantina or Dragonfly Bakery. The deadline is August 10. Not a golfer, but still want to be involved? You can join participants for lunch along with the auction and raffle for $25 per person. Simply fill out the golfer registration form on the website and indicate “lunch only” along

with your meal choice.

Individuals and businesses can donate theme baskets, theme basket contents, or auction items through August

4. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for theme baskets or bid on larger items through silent and live auctions following the tournament itself.

Aside from the golf tournament, the Hoodland Women’s Club has several membersonly activities on tap in August.

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Breathe Easy: The Dangers of Wildfire Smoke

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times

As fires rage across the Pacific Northwest, Oregonians are in a constant battle with air quality during summer months. Fortunately, Mt. Hood Villages have seen very little lingering smoke considering the wildfires that burn nearby. For many residents of the Mt. Hood area, the current and nearby fires are a stark reminder of how dangerous air quality can be, as experienced in September of 2020.

The American Lung Association explains that wildfire smoke can negatively affect anybody, especially those in the direct region of the fire. The elderly, children, individuals suffering from asthma, COPD, bronchitis, chronic heart disease and diabetes are at a higher risk of becoming ill and experiencing lasting side effects.

According to local resident and doctor Douglas Lyon, the lasting effects of wildfire smoke can become a health concern.

“Similar to cigarette smoke, smoke from wildfires itself is exhaled with each respiration.

Particulate matter and inflammation will remain depending on continued exposure and how healthy one’s lungs are in terms of their own capacity to clear particulates,” Lyon said.

While inhaling smoke of any kind is a known danger to the lungs, wildfire smoke has singular notorious dangers when exposure lingers over a long period of time.“It [wildfire smoke] can cause short and long term damage to the lungs from deposition of particulate matter, carcinogens and inflammation. In those that are fragile with chronic lung disease or asthma it can tip them into a respiratory crisis. It can make it harder for the lungs to ward off

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viral and bacterial infections,” Lyon said.

While coughing, sneezing and watery eyes are all prominent signs of inhaling wildfire smoke, Lyon also explains that other symptoms may also suggest an overexposure. “You will notice a change in your breathing -- a shortness of breath or wheezing or an inability to lay flat while you sleep,” Lyon said. Lingering negative health effects are atypical for individuals who are able to remove themselves from danger zones, but Lyon also suggests that prolonged exposure to smoke does have the potential to lead to much more dangerous medical situations. “If you are in a vulnerable group, exposure to wildfire smoke can cause an exacerbation of underlying lung or heart disease. Exposure can also lead to inflammation and deposition of fine particulate matter in the lungs. In the worst case scenario, exposure to wildfire smoke can result in the hospitalization or even death of someone with chronic lung or heart disease,” Lyon said.

Clear skies and fresh air may be the current scenario in Mt.

Hood Villages, but as summer progresses and the evergreen forests continue to dry, a shift in the air quality could be in the forecast. In preparation for these potential changes, Lyon does have some advice on how to best protect yourself from the negative side effects of wildfire smoke. “If at all possible, if you can avoid exposure by spending time somewhere else – much like leaving a room where people are smoking.

If you are not able to leave the area, try to avoid time outdoors where air is ‘unfiltered.’ If you are indoors and you have central ducted heating/cooling, you should look into running the system solely for ‘filtering’ the air,” Lyon said.

As with any natural disaster, keeping up to date on wildfires nearby is always an important factor when determining air quality. Local weather stations, NOAA (National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration) and the Mt. Hood Forest Service are all sources available to the public for up-to-date information on wildfires near Mt. Hood National Forest.

For more information on how to best protect yourself and family from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, please visit https://www.epa.gov/wildfiresmoke-course/health-effects-attributed-wildfire-smoke.

Well Adjusted: How to Avoid Canine Salmon Poisoning

By Dr. Melanie Brown, Chiropractic

As “man’s best friend,” when a cherished dog becomes ill it can be devastating. Recently, our mini Sheepadoodle, Scout, was much less “bouncy” than usual. After a week-long family reunion hosting 12 relatives, I chalked it up to too many extra treats, hoping it wasn’t the rainbow trout he had come in contact with. But, after a couple of days of decreased appetite and increased lethargy, we decided it was time for a vet visit.

The vet agreed on the likely diagnosis of salmon poisoning. After a night in the hospital with IV antibiotics and fluids and a confirmed diagnosis of salmon poisoning from a fecal parasite test, the next day he was able to come home. Scout’s story had a happy ending, but there isn’t always a happy ending with salmon poisoning. 90% of dogs will die within two weeks without proper treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment, and better yet, prevention, is key.

Several years ago, Storm, our Retriever, came down with salmon poisoning from exposure to raw salmon from the grocery store. Unfortunately for Storm, he was originally misdiagnosed with pancreatitis, which caused a dangerous delay in administering the proper antibiotics. After

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a three-night hospital stay, he was home but has never regained his original spunk. Because of Storm’s experience, we recognized the symptoms early this time which saved Scout a lot of suffering and us a lot of vet bills! After Storm and Scout had this illness, I realized that all vets and vet staff are familiar with salmon poisoning, but the general public is not!

According to the VCA Animal Hospital, dogs who come into contact with raw or undercooked salmon, trout, steelhead or Pacific Giant Salamanders infected with a fluke (parasitic flatworm) are at risk. This flatworm is harmless to dogs unless infected with a bacteria called neorickettsia helminthoeca. After eating raw fish or salamander, infected flukes embed in the dog’s intestines, allowing the bacteria to enter the bloodstream. The bacteria then spreads to various organs resulting in the signs of salmon poisoning.

Even if they merely touch the fish with their nose when smelling it and then lick their nose, they can be exposed. If identified early enough, salmon poisoning is treatable. The symptoms are similar to those of a gastrointestinal illness. If you have been hiking near a lake or stream where

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your dog was unattended, or if your pet has ingested raw or undercooked fish, seek immediate care. Typical symptoms include:

• Lethargy

• Dehydration

• Depression

• Diarrhea

• Fever up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit

• Loss of appetite

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Weakness

• Vomiting

• Discharge from eyes or nose

If you suspect salmon poisoning, seek treatment immediately. Let your vet know if your dog has been in contact with raw or undercooked fish or salamander within the last 5-33 days. If you can, bring a fecal sample to the vet.

To prevent salmon poisoning, keep your dog on a leash near streams and lakes, and keep raw fish scraps and waste in a location the dogs can not access. If your pet has a possible exposure, monitor them for any of the above symptoms and seek treatment quickly if they occur. Healthy pets can add much joy and companionship to our lives. May you have a safe and adventurous summer with your pet companions!

Timberline Daydream

On Saturday, September 2nd, Doernbecher and Timberline are teaming up to host an inspiring, supportive, hope-filled distraction, a day-of-days on Mt. Hood — Daydream, a celebration of music, brews and bikes at historic Timberline Lodge benefitting OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

“The Timberline ethos prioritizes not only Mt. Hood stewardship and a high level of social responsibility, but positivity and support of each other,” says John Burton, Director of Public Affairs and Marketing at Timberline. “Through authentic relationships and interests, Doernbecher and Timberline realized their core values are aligned for the greater good, for supporting hope. It is through these beliefs that Daydream

was born.”

A Level 1 trauma center and home of the largest pediatric intensive care unit in Oregon, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has provided hope and healing to children and families in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 100 years.

Daydream will begin bright and early with an inclusive and exciting 100-team bike race produced by Race Cascadia. Teams are encouraged to dress up and show team spirit, pride, panache, or clever puns. Register online at racecascadia.com.

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culminates in a live concert featuring headliner and Grammy-award winning local band Portugal. The Man. Other musical acts include The Fur Coats, Tony Smiley

These include a crafting afternoon (with items made for personal use and craft fairs) on August 24 and the annual Hoodland Women’s Club picnic on Monday, August 7, from 3-6 p.m. at Wildwood Recreation Area. These follow get-togethers in July for rock painting, wine tasting and mosaic classes. Anyone interested in more information about these events or in joining this group of women

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without any reason or significance. That is how Hambone Butte and Signal Hill were named by Forest Supervisor T. H. Sherrard.

Many place names are surnames of people associated with the general area. Such is the case of Bonney Butte. Augustus Bonney, a Tygh Valley rancher, grazed his sheep for many years in the vicinity of Bonney Meadows and Bonney Butte. At one time there were fire lookouts on these local buttes: Bonney, Frog Lake, Oak Grove, Olallie and many more. Clear Lake

is invited to check out the newly updated Hoodland Women’s Club website. Members of the Hoodland community (whether full time or part time) are welcome to join at any time (dues are just $25 per year). However, they are also welcome to “test the waters” by attending the picnic or a meeting (either as a guest of a member or on their own) or by contacting one of the Hoodland Women’s Club officers. The next general meeting will be in September. Watch the website for specific details as to time and location.

Butte and Sisi Butte still have operational fire lookouts in place. It is nice that Olallie and Sisi are place names reportedly used by the indigenous people that used these places. Olallie means berries and the Olallie area still yields good huckleberries. Sisi means blanket or cloth but the rationale for using this word for the name of Sisi Butte has been lost over time.

Lloyd Musser is the volunteer curator at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. The Museum is located at 88900 E. US 26, Government Camp, Oregon. Open daily 9-5, visit www.mthoodmuseum.org or call 503-272-3301.

and The Get Ahead. Join us at the amphitheater northwest of historic Timberline Lodge. Rain or shine, music starts at noon and ends before the sun goes down. Dress in layers and be prepared for cool mountain temps! Admission to the Timberline Daydream music festival is FREE with a suggested donation to Doernbecher. Capacity is limited, attendance is available firstcome-first-served.

A food, wine and beer garden will be set up on the lodge’s back patio, a short distance from the amphitheater. In addition to Mt. Hood Brewing Co. craft ales, a variety of local wine, cider and spirits will also be available. Timberline’s other restaurants will be open during Daydream. The Cascade

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August 4 8:12PM

August 11 8:01PM

August 18 7:50PM

August 25 7:38PM

What are Shabbat candles?

Shabbat candles are lit by Jewish women and girls, 18 minutes before sunset on Friday afternoon or on the eve of Jewish holidays. They light candles to usher in peace and blessings to their homes and to the world.

Shabbat Candle Blessing:

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information or to get involved in local Jewish activities contact Chabad Jewish Center: 503-389-0312 or visit www.jewishgresham.com

Just Peachy: Pâté Sucree Recipe provided by Taeler Butel

Stone fruits are in season and the bright sweet flavor of peaches is at its best. Enjoy in sweet & savory dishes, make extra and freeze.

It’s the perfect sweet pastry crust for dessert pies.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted plus more for rolling

• 2 sticks cold butter - diced

• 3/4 t kosher salt

• 2 T granulated sugar

• 1 egg yolk mixed into 1/4 cup water

• 1 T cream for top

• 1 T sanding sugar for top

Whisk together flour, salt & sugar. Cut in butter, whisk egg yolk into water and add gradually until dough forms a ball. Flatten into 2 disks and wrap in parchment or plastic wrap. Chill in fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Take dough out and let rest for 10 minutes. Flour surface well and roll out to 1/4” thick 9” circles. Transfer to pie dish, add filling and place top on. Slit top trim and crimp sides. Paint on cream and sprinkle with 1 T sugar. Bake at 365 degrees for 50 minutes.

FILLING

• 4 lbs ripe peaches, scored & poached 5 mins then peeled & chopped

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 t cinnamon

• 2 T cornstarch

• Juice & zest of one lemon

Mix all ingredients together in large bowl let sit while you make the pie crust.

P.S. For my last recipe, the berry cobbler, please add 2 1/2 cups of flour.

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Photography around Mount Hood and beyond The

By Gary Randall

For The Mountain Times

I must share my latest accomplishment. It is not something that is huge, but it is satisfying. In my May 2023 column, I told the story of how I have been enjoying photographing birds in my yard with my 150-600-mm telephoto lens. It has become a favorite pastime for me to relax and try to be inconspicuous while I lay in wait.

I have had great luck photographing the downy woodpeckers, but they are not very shy and do not fly off easily. It is easy to photograph them. The same is true with our Steller’s Jays. I love their flash of blue in the forest, and they can pose for some nice photos. The same with the other birds that inhabit the forest: dark eyed juncos, robins, varied thrush, and nuthatches. I have beautiful photos of all of them.

There have been two birds that have eluded my lens. The large pileated woodpeckers are always teasing me from the trees with their jungle call. The second one, unbelievably, was the little native rufous hummingbird. These

little birds can migrate up to 3000 miles (about 4828.03 km) between their nesting grounds in Alaska and Canada to their winter homes in Mexico. Pretty impressive for such a small bird.

The little hummingbirds are not scarce here in the summer, but they are a challenge to photograph. And furthermore, the photo that I wanted was of one away from something not a part of Nature such as a hummingbird feeder. I wanted a photo of one in their natural surroundings. So there were two challenges in getting my photo of one of the little birds.

What makes them a challenge to photograph first is their small size, about 3 inches long and weighing only 3-4 grams, coupled with their extraordinary flying skills: they are hard to zero in on. The rufous hummingbird can beat its wings 52-62 beats per second. The average speed of a hummingbird is 26 miles per hour but can reach speeds as fast as 55 miles per hour in a dive.

These little speed demons and their propensity to run at the slightest movement has made them such a chal

lenge. They would come close and hover, I would bring my camera up and they would fly away, forget having time to focus on one and trip the shutter. And I had one heck of a time getting a photo away from the feeder. I knew that I had to change my tactic but did not know what to do.

The other day I made a major breakthrough. As I sat there, I tried to observe the bird as it flew away. It seemed like it would fly away and then the sound of it would stop soon after. I sat and tried to follow it until I could see where it was going and sure enough, I was able to see it sitting on a branch in a maple tree not far away. It seemed to go to the same branch each time, so I set my camera and focus and waited.

I was excited when I was able to take some excellent photos as it sat there in the tree in its natural surroundings. It would turn its head slightly and its beautiful iridescent gorget would shine in the sunlight. It was exciting. I guess you could say that there is another lesson in patience and persistence behind me, and some beautiful photos of my friend the hummingbird for my portfolio.

The elusive rufous hummingbird.

By Bradford Bixby

For The Mountain Times

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another month of Fore, the column that delivers regardless of driving rain or smothering heatwave. As I write this we are in the middle of a “heat” wave that got us up to 90 degrees. What a bunch of wimps we are. Death Valley in California hit 134 degrees, the hottest air temperature EVER recorded on Earth. Las Vegas was over 115 for ten days straight and Phoenix was 120 for 3 straight days. All record setting. Hmmm…I feel cooler already!

The baby in the accompanying photo is the brand new daughter of Rae and Michael Namura. Congratulations to you two. The stroller golf bag/ cart is just one of the new and creative club carriers

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Women’s Champs, Golf Songs and Babies

I’ve been lately. I saw a guy on our course who had rigged his clubs to a dirt bike: he had replaced the back wheel with a golf cart wheel. We also have Dave Ater who zips around the course on his Segway. I’ve also heard that you can rent a motorized skateboard with a club rack on it at Twisted Tree golf course in Corvallis. Of course my first thought is “great, three more ways for me to kill myself!” I’ll stick with four wheels and a steering wheel, thank you very much.

After I’ve hacked and clicked my way through a hole I often sing my version of “pick a little, talk a little’ from The Music Man. “ Chip a little, putt a little, chip a little, putt a little, chip chip chip then you putt then you chip a little.” Last time I played I wondered out loud if anyone else had converted lyrics to reflect golf. So I got on line and found a bunch. My favorites were “Slice Slice Baby, “The Bohemian Golf Rhapsody” and John Denver’s “18 Holes,” sung to the tune of “16 Tons.” Look them up –they are funny. But the best is

actually an album put out by our own Peter Jacobsen and Payne Stewart called “Jake Trout And The Flounders.” Some of the song titles are “Love The One You Whiff,” “Time To Let It Fly,” “Square Grooves,” “PGA Blues,”

“I want A New Glove,” “Don’t Worry, Keep Swinging,” “I Just Wanna Cry,” and lastly, for you Clair, is “Slow Play.”

Maybe I will produce a few of my own selections like “I Hit You With My Best Shot,” “I’d Love To Change My Swing,” “Hell Is For Golfers,” and of course “Bye Bye Birdie.” Ooh Ooh…I can use the stage name Twoputt For sure. Now all I need is an agent.

In Golf Club news, we had two hole-in-ones five days apart. First Bob Swan clanked one on number nine Pinecone then Rich Lujan aced number eight Thistle. Well done gentlemen. The men have also launched their match play tournament to crown three division winners and the club champion.

On the women’s side, the nine holers had their Flag

Day Chapman tournament in June. The winners were the team of Karen Kais and Caryn Wilson. Runners-up were Nancy Lujan and Phillipa Jones. The eighteen holers had their Spring Stableford tournament won by the team of Dian Schaffran and Karol Tercek. The Runners-up were

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These streams connect to the Sandy River.”

Thompson, a board member of Timberline Rim Recreation Club and Timberline Rim Water Co., is active in his community. An ex-police officer and former local school board member, he said the Timberline Rim community shares his concerns about protecting the Sandy River floodplain habitat for wildlife.

For his part, Gregory obtained permits from the Clackamas County Planning Commission to build four short-term rental homes. He said he asked county planners before he bought the property if there were any issues with wetlands that would restrict him from building. He said according to the property description on the county’s map, none were identified.

Then neighbors complained

the team of Linda Underwood and Jan Eldredge. Congratulations to you all.

That’s all I have for this month so get out there and play while the weather is incredible and when you do remember to “Hit Em Straight.”

when construction started this spring. The Division Of State Lands and Army Corps of Engineers got involved and Gregory found himself the target of an investigation, which led to the civil penalty and consent order.

After “jumping through all their hoops,” Gregory expects to complete construction of the four homes sometime over the winter. Plans include building a 12 feet wide by 25 feet long road and a culvert under it to let the wetlands pass through, he said.

“The Army Corps Of Engineers is making me pay exorbitant amounts of money to a consulting engineering company, to come and delineate the wetlands to see what it is and where it is,” Gregory said.

Gregory made his last comment during the interview for this story while laughing: “Private property. That’s what I want to say. Get off my land.”

Rae and Michael Namura’s new daughter.

ROBERT KELLY, DMD, GENERAL DENTIST

By Lucas Holmgren

The Mountain Times

Flowing out of the pointed glaciers of Mt. Hood comes one of the most unique, and envi-

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Dining Room offers breakfast and lunch buffets and casual fine dining for dinner (reservations recommended for dinner). Ram’s Head Bar will be open with family-friendly food and drinks with mountain views from 11 a.m. to 10

The Angle: The Chinook Salmon of the Sandy River

ronmentally sound rivers in Oregon. Pouring into the Columbia River through Troutdale, it extends along through towns like Sandy, Zigzag and Mt. Hood Village. Featuring relatively high-water quality, the glacial melt creates a milky, green-gray coloration to the water during the summer, when most other rivers are getting low. Because of these characteristics, the Sandy River supports a run of Chinook (King) Salmon that is much different from other trib-

utaries of the Columbia River. Spring Chinook are the most prized in terms of table-fare, due to their high fat and oil content. This is because they enter the river many months before they are ready to spawn, the Sandy River stays cold, with adequate flow and low-visibility that protect the Spring Chinook during the deep of summer, and the flow and visibility provide miles of high-quality fish habitat in the upper reaches where the fish go to spawn.

My first Spring Chinook on the Sandy River was a gorgeous, fresh, wild Chinook, caught mid-river in April while driftboating and fishing for steelhead. Last year, I had a phenomenal year of catchand-release fishing for Spring Chinook, with the best numbers in August & September. I even caught them into October. My friend and I were casting #4 Blue & Chrome spinners, as well as fishing cured salmon eggs under a float (bobber). The

Sandy River Chinook tend to bite better in summer and early fall as compared to other rivers. This is likely due to the colder temperatures and the low visibility. They don’t see you standing on the bank nearby, thus don’t feel exposed to threats.

If you would like to see these fish, they often are “jumping” or “rolling” out of the water in a number of places. If you are looking to fish for these magnificent Salmon, take a look at the ODFW Regulation booklet

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p.m. Food and beverage will also be available in the Day Lodge during the bike race. Please expect heavy traffic for this event. Parking and shuttle access will be available first-come-first served.

Similar to busy winter weekends when Timberline’s upper lots reach capacity, the main access road will be closed.

Timberline Shuttles will

offer service from Summit Pass in Government Camp in the morning until the music starts. Public transportation via the Mt. Hood Express is available from Sandy and Welches up to Timberline. Use TripCheck to view traffic. Guests are encouraged to be prepared and dressed for variable mountain temps. And please: no camping, no picnics

and no dogs.

Timberline Daydream is made possible by the operators of Timberline Lodge and presenting sponsor Columbia & Sorel. Diamond sponsors include the Graybeal & Fisher Families and Bremik Construction. Sponsors at the Platinum level are Lorentz Bruun Construction and Pacific Seafood. The

Gold sponsor is Forvis. Silver sponsors are Carson Oil and Phillips & Company. Bronze Sponsors include Becker Capital, Mary DeFrank & Dana Braner, and Skylab Architecture. Bronze through Gold sponsorship opportunities and benefits are still available. Interested parties can email marketing@timberlinelodge.com.

The Author with a Sandy River ‘Summer Chinook’

Labor Shortage Affects Dental Industry

Well it seems almost every industry these days is struggling with a labor shortage. I am hearing from a lot of people in health care, construction, restaurant and other service industries about how short staffed they are now with no end in sight. Many people I have talked to have remarked that they have never seen it this way before in their lifetime.

Some new economic data has come out recently that points to how this is affecting dental offices nationwide. New data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute shows that patients are waiting longer than ever for appointments at a dental office. The average time a patient is now waiting for a dental appointment is 12 business days, and for new patients it is 23 business days. Oftentimes, a hygiene appointment is booked out many months due to no space in the schedule.

Data in the report shows that about 38% of dental offices are actively trying to recruit more help for all different positions, including dentists and other staff members.

Dental hygienists and dental assistants currently are the most in demand.

Recognizing the crisis in dental offices, a bill was introduced in the most recent Oregon Legislature to fund training for more dental hygienists and assistants. The bill made it part way through but ultimately did not pass this time around. Supporters are hopeful that it will return in the future to help alleviate the shortages out there. If something is not done soon there are looming problems with getting access to care in the future, as recent data has shown that graduation rates for dental hygienists and dental assistants in 2021 and 2022 are down from previous years.

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Another recent economic report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June with health care and government industries seeing the biggest gains. However, in this time period dental offices lost 7,000 jobs! This could be for a host of different factors such as demographics, mobility of workers, childcare and finances. It may also point to the burnout and strain being put on dental office workers now and how much more demanding it is with administrative burdens. One difference now is the complex and time consuming insurance rules and regulations that are taking a greater share of office resources. As the

paperwork and demands of dental insurance companies have increased exponentially in the past few years this has meant more time and energy from offices going into administrative work and less resources or labor towards actually providing patient care. For providers in the dental field we are all hoping for a better balance in the future.

As with all challenges the world and society evolves and I’m sure today’s problems will change in the future into different and new challenges in this ever changing and dynamic world. For now, we’re all trying to get through these busy times the best we can. Onward!

Edited by Margie E. Burke

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HOW TO SOLVE

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)

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By Lion, Milt Fox

For The Mountain Times

This year’s Swimming Lessons program was a great success. We had 79 students registered and all made great gains in their swimming and water safety abilities, many swimming the length of the pool. All were presented with a special Gold Medal in recognition of their achievements. We thank Lion Aubrey Hatzi who was our Lead Instructor and a great crew of instructors and lifeguards, Lion Erin Midgett, Lion Katie Wirth, and Lion Ray Eagley and also Roni Meachum and Ashley Dawson. Well, we can’t forget the help of Lion Patti Buoy for her working with parents to get the registration and schedules coordinated., and to Lion Marlyne Casley and Lion Sue Allen for the daily registration, and to Lion David Buoy, our very cheerful and capable chairman. We owe a very special thank you to the dedicated staff members of Camp Arrah Wanna for their hospitality and the very generous discounted rate for the use of their fine swimming pool and locker room facilities. We certainly would not have been able to have completed this wonderful program without their generous help. We also appreciate the great community support of the fund raising efforts needed for this project. Really our only disappointment was that we had more applicants than we could instruct, something that we must work out for next year. We’ve gotta go

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CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST

Thank you for attending our Chuckwagon Breakfast ! We had a pretty good turnout, serving about 450 over the two days. We had great food and many nice comments from our guests. Our Turkey Shoot, which is always a lot of fun, was very successful. Lion Erin Midgett was our Breakfast Chairwoman and as always, she was helped by a great crew of Lions. Thanks go to Welches Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, The Whistle Stop Tavern, and Coffee House 26, for the sale of our tickets. Special thanks go to Rob, John, and Calvin at Hoodland Thriftway for their generous discounts and donations.

COMMUNITY MARKET:

PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Our third “Good in the Hood Market” will be held on Sunday August 27th. Hours are from 10am until 2pm. Be sure to look for our flyers!

COMMUNITY RESOURCE

FAIR

Our club will be hosting a “Community Resource Fair” on Saturday August 19th from 10am until 2pm. Please plan to attend and meet the various organizations that can help our community. Organizations planning to attend are The Oregon Dept. of Human Services, Clackamas County Disaster Management, Older Person All Hazardous Weather, Mt. Hood Lions Club, Government Camp Community Planning Orga-

nization, Aging Services Advisory Council, Hoodland Senior Center, Neighborhood Missions, Hoodland Fire, and other community based organizations.

BURRITO BREAKFAST

Come join us on Sunday September 3rd for a Burrito Breakfast. Hours are from 7:30 am until 11:30 am. Price at the door is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for kids 10 and under. Special adult presale tickets are available for $10.00 at Welches Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, Whistle Stop Tavern, and Coffee House 26, or ask any Lion. More to come on this event.

BINGO

Lion Carol Norgard informs us that this year’s Bingo will open on Friday September 29th: doors open at 6:00 pm with Bingo starting at 7:00 pm. We hope to have a special surprise for you, so mark the date on your calendars! More to come.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

We celebrated the Chartering of our club with a great steak dinner on July 26th. We learned a little about the early history and projects of our club. We also celebrated Lion Dan Wolf’s 80th Birthday with a wonderful slice of cake. Lion Dan is one of just a handful of Lions older than the club.

Our club’s first “Charter Night” was held on July 28th, 1951, at the Zig Zag Inn some 72 years ago, with over 200 people present. It’s great to be a Lion!

MOUNT HOOD SELF STORAGES

Brightwood & Welches locations

(503) 622-3115

Well lit, secure with cameras, paved and waiting to serve you!

Call for Availability and Pricing

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In The Communities of Mt. Hood

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CHURCH REGARDING SERVICES

Catholic Church

24905 E Woodsey Way, Welches OR 503-668-4446

Sunday Mass - 8 AM Behold His Glory!

Mt Hood Community Church

a Non-Denominational Bible Church Pastor Tom Matthews - 503-898-8708

Worship Service-10:30am Sunday

Sermon Topic:

“Jesus’ Message to a Chaotic World”

The White Church with the Blue Roof 66951 E. Hwy 26 www.mthoodcommunitychurch.org

Catholic Church 18090 SE Langensand Rd., Sandy ~ 503-668-4446

MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil~5:00 P.M.

Sunday Morning Service is at 10 a.m. in the “Evergreen Room,” Mt. Hood Village 65000 E. Hwy 26, Welches OR 97067 Pastor Leonard Eurich - (971) 801-3843 leonard@tvf4.org www.tvf.org

Hoodland Lutheran Church a congregation of the ELCA ALL ARE WELCOME

Behold His Glory!

A.M. (English) 1:30 P.M. (Spanish) .totcm.org The Church Mountain onthe We Exist To: Exalt The Lord, Equip the Saints & Extend His Kingdom! Phone (503) 622-4079 Fax: (503) 622-3530 e-mail: tcotm@hotmail.com web: www PO Box 370 - 68211 Hwy. 26 - Welches 97067 10:30 am SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Nursery & Jr. Church During Service

Sundays - 10:30am Visit hoodlandllc.org for schedule

59151 E. Hwy 26 503-622-3916

IN-PERSON & ZOOM WORSHIP email: hoodlandlutheranchurch@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT

Collins Lake ResortNOW HIRING!

Join our team now with immediate openings, competitive wages, recreational benefits! We take pride in our work giving guests an unforgettable vacation experience! With us, you’re more than just an employee; you’re a member of the team and part of the Collins Lake Resort family!

Full-time/Part-time Housekeepers/ Laundry Operators/ Lead Housekeepers/ Inspectors:

Please contact Jen at 503-272-3051 Ext. 1009/ Jen@CollinsLakeResort.com

Full-time/ Part-time Day and Night Maintenance:

Please contact Justin at 503-272-3051 Ext. 1013/ Justin@CollinsLakeResort.com

Full-time/ Part-time Front Desk: Please contact Tami Kay at 503-272-3051 Ext. 1001/ TamiKay@CollinsLakeResort.com

DRAGONFLY CAFÉ & BAKERY has two staff openings.

Experienced “old school” server (no POS system)

Dishwasher/lite prep work.

Drop off resume at café, located at Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, 65000 E Hwy 26

Seeking experienced housekeeper(s) $30-$35 an hour to start, 15 - 20 hours per week; year round.

All cleaning supplies provided. Starting in September.

Can provide travel stipend.

Work is cleaning Boardwalk Lodge in Government Camp after weekend guests/renters.

Website to view the lodge: theboardwalklodge.com Call John at 503.501.7500 or email john@highcascade.com

Sitter for homebound WWII Vet. Daytime hours. 4-10 hours per week to start.

Salary dependant on experience. 503-622-6760

WANTED

WORK WANTED. Pest, insect and rodent control. Affordable, friendly, honest and efficient. Locally owned and operated since 2004. For an evaluation, call Glenn at 503-784-1669.

FREE STUFF

WOVEN EARTH LANDSCAPE LLC

Landscape design and construction. We offer solutions for those who are renovating the landscape with nature in mind. Grading, water management, erosion control, meadows and formal landscapes with natural elements. Flagstone, water features, swales, stairs and more. Native plants expertise, re-wilding/restoration consultation.

Call Jamey: 503-869-7516

CASCADE YARD WORKS

Landscape Clean Up & Maintenance Now accepting year-round accounts!!!  Includes roof/gutter cleaning and snow removal.  Call today for pricing!!!  503-806-2122

CAROL’S COMPLETE CLEANING. Cleaning from Sandy to Government Camp since 1991. Specializing in Residential and Commercial. 503-622-1142

A Touch of Class Cleaning, Inc. We clean your house with integrity and excellence, while you experience a quality of life spending time doing what you love!

Licensed, bonded, insured. www.toccleaning.com. 503-407-7329

COMPUTER GOTCHA STUCK?

ANIMALS

Farm Cats. Natural Rodent Control. All neutered. Donations accepted. 503-816-7620

Beware of Puppy Mills Know where your puppy came from. If you or someone you care about has purchased a dog in a pet store or over the internet, it may be your puppy came from a Puppy Mill. If you think there may be a puppy mill in your community, call 1-877-MILL-TIP If you are considering getting a pet, please consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter, or choose a responsible breeder.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOP STOP CHEVRON FOR SALE BY OWNER

93770 E Highway 26, Government Camp, OR 97028 (MM 60)

PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON BIZBUYSELL.COM.

Profitable gas station plus convenience store includes 2.8 acres, 1,600 s.f. store, dispensers and tanks, 900 s.f. shop, stand alone generator, 1,000 s.f. A-frame, and more. Come anytime for a visit and tour (we live on the property). You can reach me at wallyosullivan@yahoo.com

Seeking seasonal housekeepers through 9/20/23. $21/hour. Apply online at www.vacasa.com/careers or text Vacasa to 97211. We can’t wait to meet you!

Free horse manure - I load, you haul. Great for gardens or building up soil. Call 503-260-4993 for more info. Brightwood.

FOR RENT

WELCHES MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Two Bedroom $1350

Studio $950

Range – Refrigerator – Dishwasher

Washer and Dryer in 2 BR

Patio – Outside Storage No Pets – Smoking Outside Includes Water/Sewer/Garbage

Welches Mountain Properties (503) 622-4275

Help is just a phone call away: Let Wy’East Computer Solution’s proven software, hardware, and networking experience save the day! The area’s MOST TRUSTED COMPTIA A+ Certified computer support professional at the area’s MOST REASONABLE rates! No charge for idle time related to downloads or running processes. CLIENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE. Call 503.622.9183 or Email ryan@wyeastcs.com TODAY!

Deadline for September is AUGUST 21 Email your listings or changes to tara@activemediausa.com CLASSIFIED RATES 25 cents/word ($10 minimum) Bold Text: 35 cents/word ($10 minimum) $10 to include logo $10 to include QR code $15 to include border $25 to include

color

WHISPERING WOODS RESORT HAS A JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

PT HOUSEKEEPER: Clean condominiums to resort standards.

PT HOUSEKEEPING TECH: Assist housekeeping dept. with linen bags, trash removal and maintaining resort standards.

Contact Abby, Housekeeping Supervisor, at abby@whisperingwoods.net

67800 E. Nicklaus Way, Welches 503-622-3171

Apply online at https://www.whisperingwoods. net/about/employment

WY’EAST PLACE APTS 68700 E Hwy 26

Studio $1095

Range-Refer-Dishwasher

Washer Dryer- AC

Garbage and Sewer Included

Smoking Outside – No Pets

Welches Mountain Properties (503) 622-4275

THE OLD BRIGHTWOOD POST OFFICE is available for rent as office space $900 per month negotiable. 503-622-4963

SERVICES

Roof, gutter, moss/treat, windows & power washing. We do it all. Great current, verifiable references.

Licensed & insured. 503-504-1523.

juddwaibel@gmail.com

TREVOR’S TREE SERVICE, LLC

Tree Removals Thinning/Pruning

Limbing Stump Grinding

Hazard Tree Removals

Emergency Services (503) 519-6462

trevorstreeservice@gmail.com

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JOE’S SCRAPPING. Unwanted cars, trucks and motor homes. Free removal. Put a little $ in your pocket. Call Joe at 503-622-6392

Solutions

to

503-622-3289

moved to Sandy Town Square! Stop

William

(Bill)

White Dec 1, 1939–June 21, 2023

William (Bill) White was born in Seattle, WA on December 1, 1939 to Nina Gardner and Harold White. He grew up in Portland, attended Grant High School and graduated from Lewis and Clark College. In 1946 he married Barbara Royce and began his lifetime career as a stockbroker.

While living in Portland, Bill and Barbara welcomed daughter, Julie and son, Tom. Bill was a devoted family man and worked hard to create a place

where family ad friends could congregate at their mountain home in Brightwood. Skiing at Timberline was a favorite pastime for the family.

Bill had a passion for preserving Mt. Hood area history. Beginning in the early 1970s, he personally visited all the area’s original, aging pioneers. These were the people – then in their 80s and 90s – who had lived on this Mountain beginning in the 1800s and 1900s. Bill’s main quest was to temporarily borrow and reproduce their early photographs, as well as documenting the stories and history behind these photographs.

In 1987, after a six-year quest that he personally spearheaded, Bill successfully persuaded the U.S. Postal

Service to recognize Timberline Lodge’s 50th Anniversary by issuing its historic preservation series postcard with a stunning image of Timberline Lodge. When Bill launched the campaign for this postal status in 1981, he was serving as the second president of Friends of Timberline.

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Julie; special daughter, Masami; brother, Jim; and five grandchildren. His son, Tom, predeceased him. Bill enjoyed a full life and his final wish to remain at his cabin home was realized. The family will always be grateful to Mt. Hood Hospice for the care and comfort they provided. He was a “larger than life” type of man and will be greatly missed.

Game, Set, Match

MHCC Tennis & Racquetball Courts Open for Summer Fun

use. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun with friends, you’re invited to grab your racket and head to the courts for some exercise, competition, and fresh air.

By Mt. Hood Community College

Attention all tennis, racquetball, and pickleball enthusiasts—as the weather heats up and you start looking for healthy and fun activities to include in your enjoyment of summer, consider Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) on-campus tennis courts, which are open for public

You can also use the MHCC tennis and racquetball courts to play pickleball. Pickleball is often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong, and badminton and can be played on a tennis court or racquetball court. The number of U.S. pickleball players increased almost 40% between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from the Sports and Fitness Industry

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOP STOP CHEVRON

93770 E Highway 26 Government Camp, OR 97028 (MM 60).

Profitable gas station + convenience store includes 2.8 acres, 1,600 s.f. store, dispensers and tanks, 900 s.f. shop, stand alone generator, 1,000 s.f. A-frame, and more. Please see our ad on BizBuySell.com Come anytime for a visit and tour (we live on the property).

You can reach me at wallyosullivan@yahoo.com

Association, likely because this game is widely-considered easier than tennis while still offering a satisfying, competitive experience.

Tennis Court hours

Sunday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–Dark Racquetball Court hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and there are scheduled, regular times that the courts are reserved by organizations. If you would like to reserve a tennis court or racquetball court for your organization, email Dr. Kim Hyatt at kim.hyatt@mhcc.edu.

See you on the courts!

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under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1990. You may recall the “timber wars” of the 1990s and the Northwest Forest Plan, the result of an effort by President Bill Clinton’s administration to end the protests over the effects of logging on the spotted owl and other species that inhabit older forests. The result was a dramatic reduction in timber harvesting on National Forests and other federal lands in the region. The plan remains controversial to this day. Many communities that had been reliant on jobs in the woods and mills suffered severe economic hardships and haven’t fully recovered.

What of the spotted owl?

before you go.

Although many arrive in Spring, the Sandy River

Despite the limits on logging in its habitat, the bird’s population has continued to decline, due to two main factors: one is wildfire. In 2020 alone, the Labor Day fires burned about 360,000 acres, or more than 560 square miles of spotted owl nesting and roosting habitat in Oregon — an area nearly four times the size of Portland.

The other factor: barred owls. In 2021, researchers with Oregon State University and other institutions reported that, “despite more than 30 years of protection, northern spotted owl populations have continued to decline, with steepest declines observed in the past 10 years. Long-term monitoring of spotted owl populations across the species’ range identified

supports a very healthy population of Chinook that arrive in the summer and spawn in the fall. They support a healthy ecosystem and provide essential ocean nutrients to the wild-

rapid increases in the population of invasive barred owls as a primary reason for those declines.”

Barred owls are relative newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. The species has long been common in the eastern US and Canada, but has gradually expanded its range westward. They reached Oregon in the 1970s. Since then, they have increasingly competed with northern spotted owls for territory and have moved south into California and the range of a subspecies, the California spotted owl. Barred owls have advantages over the somewhat smaller spotted owls: they are aggressive and have been known to drive spotted owls from their territories, and sometimes physically attack

life, fish and trees of the basin. If you get a chance to stop by the river, see if you can spot one of these beautiful fish cresting the surface!

The author is a father, author, fisherman and musician. He is passionate about fishing and learning about the species of Oregon.

and injure or kill them. In addition, while spotted owls prefer dense older forests with large trees, barred owls inhabit a wide variety of forest types. The barred owls at Milo McIver State Park seemed perfectly happy in the relatively young, open forests of bigleaf maple and cottonwood. The many large conifer stumps in the park testify to the area’s history of logging in the early 1900s.

From 2009 to 2019, the US Fish & Wildlife Service conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of barred owl removal on spotted owl populations. In four study areas in older forests in Washington, Oregon, and California, hunters were hired to kill barred owls. Not surprisingly, the agency found that remov-

ing barred owls had a strong positive effect on survival of spotted owls. A wider removal program is now under consideration.

Is killing one species that threatens another with extinction justified? In this case, because the northern spotted owl is listed under the Endangered Species Act, and the barred owl isn’t, the powers that be are required to take action.

I think —I hope — the owl family at Milo McIver State Park will be safe, as will others outside of national forests and other federal lands. They are beautiful creatures. Have a question about barred or spotted owls? Know what you call a barred owl with no feathers? Let me know. Email: SWilent@gmail.com.