Mountain Times - July 2023

“It isn’t what a man has that constitutes wealth. No—it is to be satisfied with what one has; that is wealth.”

OTSD Teachers Retiring with 144 Combined Years of Experience

By Dennis McNabb The Mountain Times

“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” — Japanese proverb.

Teaching at a high level is an art. It requires commitment, patience and finesse, and simply being proficient in a subject is not enough. The ability to impart knowledge to students in a way that is both interesting and relatable is of equal importance. Even more critical is the ability to inspire; to ignite interest in a topic, and in general, a passion for learning. Benjamin Franklin once said, “TELL me and I forget. TEACH me and I remember. INVOLVE me and I learn.” While not every educator understands that distinction, we have six of them here in the Oregon Trail School District — six amazing teachers who have excelled at their craft and touched the lives of thousands of students over the course of their

tenures, and who we are sadly losing this year to retirement.

It’s difficult to put into words what a positive and lasting impact these individuals have had on our communities, or how desperately they will be missed. They are not simply educators. They are our friends, our colleagues, our neighbors, our families; and they are each pillars of the departments they served. We are faced every year with natural attrition, but rarely have we lost so many key players at once. Their absences will be profoundly felt.

Corinne Davidson and Cora Mills both taught at Boring Middle School and are irreplaceable. Corinne taught for a whopping 31 years and Cora for 18. Susan Doan taught for 20 years at Cedar Ridge Middle School (but 30 years in total — her first 10 were at Centennial). Robert Salveter, Fred Trosko and PattiRae Yeager all taught at Sandy High School for 26 years, 38

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

Budding artists of all ages looking to add a splash of color to those long, hot summer days can find a creative outlet in the heart of Welches. Sign-ups are under way at K & M Creations, a new local art studio and gallery designed with beginning artists in mind, owner Kim Decker said.

“We are a local art studio that caters to beginner artists and people who want

years, and 11 years, respectively. 144 total years combined! Fred’s influence was so far reaching that on his last day, the entire staff wore shirts reading, “Be like Fred.” Every one of these people though, for decades, have not only played integral roles in the education of our youths, but also mentored their fellow staff members. They are leaders by example, motivating and inspiring others to greatness.

As we get older and start reflecting on our lives, combing through our memories to consider those who helped us most significantly along the way, we often stick most obstinately to family and friends. It’s a natural inclination, and for those fortunate enough to have that kind of support at home, it’s a blessing. Some might credit celebrities, artists or athletes. Certainly, whether we like it or not, they are as visible and influential in our children’s lives as we are. And they are far more dramatic

in their efforts! So it’s no surprise that teachers often rank third on that list. Inevitably, they are the unsung heroes of our lives.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! We have the unique opportunity, living in the smaller, tight-knit communities that we do, to rectify this situation; to continue to interact with these individuals even though they have retired from the positions which gained them such renown. Next time you see one of them in town, don’t ignore that opportunity. Instead, take a moment to say hello and let them know how much their efforts affected you, how much they meant to you.

Superintendent Aaron Bayer had this to say: “This was a special group of educators who often gave of themselves to ensure the success of every student they crossed paths with. These folks proved to have an uncommon passion to help students pursue a purpose and

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to be creative in a fun and friendly environment,” Decker said.

Decker said she was inspired to create the studio because there was a need to offer local youth something different.

“There’s really nothing to do up there,” she said. “There aren’t too many activities for kids. No classes for kids.”

She had a hard time finding local after school activities and summer camps for her daughter, Maddy, so

when office space in Welches opened up, she opened an art studio where kids and adults can come together and be creative.

“There are weekly painting classes, arts and crafts classes and summer camps,” Decker said. “We want to create a safe, positive environment for anyone who wants to explore their creativity.”

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—Mark Twain to Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1869

CORINNE DAVIDSON 31 Years

SUSAN DOAN 20 Years

ROBERT SALVETER 26 Years FRED TROSKO 38 Years

CORA MILLS 18 Years

PATTIRAE YEAGER 11 Years

Mountain Profile Becca Kolibaba

Place of birth? Marietta, GA

How long on the Mountain? Since 2006

What brought you to the Mountain? My husband and I moved here from Montana to be closer to family.

Profession? Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway

Other professions? Director of Sales, Wedding & Event Planner, Pastry Chef, Mom/Chauffeur

Favorite movie/and or musical? Princess Bride

Favorite actress and actor? Julia Roberts, Kevin Costner

Favorite TV show? GOT, Ted Lasso

Favorite type of music? Everything! Depends on my mood & the weather.

Favorite food? Tacos & anything Greek!

Hobbies? Do working parents have hobbies? Camping, rafting the Deschutes, & watching my kiddos play sports. If offered a dream vacation, where would you go, and why? My dream vacation would be a year-long sabbatical. I would start with hiking the Inca trail then head over to the Galapagos. After that I’d spend a few months in Europe touring, then hang out in the Seychelles for a while. Really, anywhere with adventure would be a dream vacation.

Best lesson learned as a child? Don’t take people for granted, you never know how much time you’ll have with them. Defining moment in your life or your greatest accomplishment:? The defining moment in my life was when I decided to take a summer break from college and move out west to Yellowstone National Park. Two weeks later I met my husband, and the rest is history! My greatest accomplishment is my 2 daughters.

A memorable dinner? When I was running the events program at Skibowl, we hosted an event for REI several years ago. We created a mountain top dinner location at the base of Upper Bowl. It was pretty surreal: 400 women being served family-style on the side of a mountain. After we set the tables, a huge gust of wind came and tore it all apart, minutes before the guests arrived. Somehow, we pulled it off, and it was the highlight of the week!

A funny moment from your life that you can share? A few years ago, we moved into a new house next door to some of our closest friends. They happened to be on vacation while we were moving (yes, that’s a dig), and my husband got this great idea to buy 75 sticky hands, sneak into their house and shoot them on the ceiling all through the house. They returned a few days later, only to find that they had stained the ceiling with what looked like colorful little tadpoles in almost every room of the house. And this is how the prank war began.

If you could invite anyone (past or present) to dinner, who would it be and why? I’d have to pick 2. My sister-inlaw Corinne, so my kids could spend time with their Aunt. And my Dad!

Describe yourself in one word? Planner

When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read? I wish I had time!

I read a lot of contracts...

If your life were made into a play or movie, what would the title be: Never a dull moment.

Pet peeve? People who are unkind. It’s been a rough last few years, we could all just be a little more kind to each other. Bad habit you’d like to break? Getting irritated with my family when they don’t do things “my way.”

Famous person(s) you have met, and the circumstances? I met Kenny Rogers in college when I catered his wife’s 30th birthday party at his ranch in Tennessee.

Favorite part of The Mountain Times? Mountain Profile!

Meet the Athlete

Sandy High Junior Makes Teaching Leap

interwoven with rhythm and melody, and the art of dance has become an intrinsic part of her personality. From lyrical to hip hop, tap to contemporary, Wallace has explored various dance styles, continually pushing the boundaries of her abilities and honing her craft.

Wright, owner and teacher at Northwest Dance Center, Wallace took the first steps in her dance teaching career. She began teaching two classes last year and has found great pride in seeing her students perform at two recitals so far.

By Ty Tilden The Mountain Times

In the studio of Northwest Dance Center, an elegant figure moves gracefully across the wooden floor, her movements a story of dedication, perseverance and a profound love for dance. Meet Jenna Wallace, a junior at Sandy High School, who at the young age of 16 became a dance teacher at her dance company, inspiring the next generation of dancers with her talent and unwavering passion.

Wallace’s journey in the world of dance began 13 years ago, when, as a wide-eyed threeyear-old, she took her first steps into a dance studio. She valued “something to do other than school — moving [my] body and making friends,” Wallace said. Since then, her life has been

Having grown up in Sandy, Wallace has been a familiar face between the Northwest Dance Center and its predecessors for as long as she can remember. As the years went by and dance studios changed hands, her passion and talent blossomed, catching the attention of her instructors and fellow dancers. It was clear to everyone that Wallace possessed a unique gift for dance, both as a performer and as a natural leader.

“I liked learning from different instructors, because it gave me the opportunity to learn different teaching styles and I got to apply that when I became a teacher,” Wallace said.

As Wallace reached her teenage years, she wanted to share her knowledge and love for dance with others. “I like dance, and when I was a kid, I had teachers that made me realize it’s something I want to do for the rest of my life. And I wanted to be that influence for other people. I expressed interest in teaching but I was like, ‘I don’t know, I’m probably too young,’” she said. With the support and encouragement of Emily

Today, Wallace finds herself on the other side of the studio’s mirror, facing a group of eager young faces looking up to her for guidance. The role of a dance teacher requires more than just technical expertise and athleticism — it demands patience, empathy and the ability to inspire. Fortunately, Wallace possesses these qualities in abundance.

With her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering belief in her students’ potential, Wallace creates a nurturing environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels feel empowered to express themselves freely. Through her own choreography, she challenges her students to push past their limits and discover new dimensions within themselves.

Wallace’s transition from student to teacher has not only enriched her life but has also left an indelible impact on those she teaches. Many of her students credit Wallace with sparking their love of the athletic art form of dance. “On my last day teaching [of the season], one of my students said that they want to be a dance teacher just like

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Dance Teacher Jenna Wallace

NOW OPEN IN WELCHES!

Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to have been introduced here in the early 1900s through ballast water from a ship. This plant is native to Europe and Asia but is now well-established in Western Oregon.

This bright yellow weed is a familiar sight in our rural communities. It likes a cool, wet climate, well-drained soils, and full to partial sun. Patches of tansy are found in pastures, fields, grasslands, horse trails, and range land. It also grows along roadsides and in vacant lots, waste places, riparian areas, forested areas, and clear cuts.

How Can I Identify Tansy Ragwort?

Tansy ragwort is a biennial plant. This means that it takes two years for it to complete its life cycle. It grows as a ground-hugging rosette in its first year. In its second year of growth, it transitions into its mature, tall, flowering form.

This aggressive weed can grow up to 6 feet in height at maturity but is usually 2-4 feet tall. It blooms in late spring to early summer with yellow flowers that form a flat cluster at the top. The stems of tansy ragwort are green, sometimes

with a reddish tinge. The leaves are dark green and ruffled.

One adult plant can produce up to 200,000 seeds which remain viable in the soil for more than 10 years! If left to spread, it can form dense patches. Tansy spreads from seed or by vegetative reproduction when its roots or crown are injured, and new shoots develop.

Why Should I Care About Tansy Ragwort?

Tansy ragwort is a killer. This noxious weed is dangerous to humans and livestock due to the poisonous pyrrolizidine alkaloids in its tissue. This alkaloid causes liver damage when ingested. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. Death can occur after consuming 3-8% of body weight. Poor control of this weed in our rural communities can definitely lead to difficult relationships between neighbors.

Areas of greatest concern in Clackamas County are unmanaged pastures and disturbed areas. Tansy ragwort competes with and displaces native vegetation and forage. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid eating it. In heavily infested pastures, however, they may have few other options. Contaminated hay is a serious problem because it becomes impossible for animals to avoid eating the weed.

Tansy can cause serious health problems for humans. This can happen by eating meat from livestock that suffered liver damage from tansy ragwort. Harm can also occur by consuming animal products such as milk made from liver-damaged cows. Honey, made with tansy ragwort nectar, may also be harmful if eaten. Skin contact with the plant can also cause a rash.

Sandy High’s Newest Boeing Interns!

Sandy High School Manufacturing students were recently interviewed and hired by Boeing Portland. Boeing’s Machining Tech/Prep program is a three year paid internship where high school juniors machine parts. Only 12 high school juniors in the Portland metro area are selected for this highly competitive program. Two are from Sandy High School.

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me. [That made me feel] like I accomplished something. And like I had influenced a lot of young minds,” Wallace said.

Boeing’s Assembly Tech/ Prep is a paid summer internship for high school seniors. The seniors learn to assemble the parts and assemblies using a variety of tools and equipment. Only eight high school seniors in the Portland metro area are selected for this more competitive program. Three are from Sandy High.

The students pictured (from front to back) are: Dara-

Wallace, the Sandy High School junior turned dance teacher, is a shining example of how passion, dedication and a love for the arts can transcend age and experience. As her students take their own steps

vid Bates (Assembly Tech/ Prep), Soren Dyal (Machin

ing Tech/Prep), Caleb Collins (Assembly Tech/Prep), Kyle Johanesen (Machining Tech/ Prep), Mason Rolofson (Assembly Tech/Prep), and Manufacturing Teacher Paul Panula. All of these interns have opportunities for full-time employment following their internships!

into the world of dance, they carry with them the invaluable lessons learned from their young mentor, ensuring that Wallace’s legacy will continue to resonate for years to come.

AL FORNO FERRUZZA

The future of Boeing is here.

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.

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Fire Focus

Nicholson Finds Firefighting a Perfect Fit

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

Growing up in Eastern Oregon, Matt Nicholson said he was either going to be a firefighter, like his older brother, or a schoolteacher, like his parents.

Both are noble professions. But his parents cautioned him about teaching, which would confine him to a classroom.

Matt loved the great outdoors, so it was only natural that he would want to protect it. He followed in his big brother Max’s footsteps and decided to be a firefighter. Matt enrolled as a student in the same volunteer firefighting school his brother went to 2 years before him.

Matt already had a handme-down uniform with his name on it – M. Nicholson. So he didn’t have to buy a new one for school, thanks to his brother.

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Firefighting turned out to be a perfect fit for both Nicholson brothers. Matt Nicholson is apparatus engineer at the Hoodland Fire District in Welches, where he’s worked for almost 5 years. Max

fights fires in La Grande for the Oregon Department of Forestry.

“I like firefighting because of the teamwork aspect of it –the camaraderie,” Nicholson said. “It’s something different every day. It’s a very dynamic career and that was very appealing to me.”

During down time, there’s always something to do around the Hoodland Fire Station. As apparatus engineer and paramedic, Nicholson makes sure all the equipment and emergency meds are ready to go at any time when they get a call.

Nicholson said he likes being part of the action on the frontlines, protecting lives and land. It’s much better than working in an office stuck behind a desk, sitting on the sidelines to watch.

He said one of his most intense experiences was being sent to help fight the raging wildfires in Estacada in 2020.

“The fire was right up in my face and we were evacuating people and [were] given land to protect,” Nicholson said. “That was one of the

more wild times.”

Nicholson said he has responded to car crashes in the Mount Hood area that required him to cut cars to pieces trying to save lives. “I’ve seen some pretty gnarly wrecks,” he said.

Hoodland Fire District is facing a problematic trend other fire districts are seeing nationwide, Nicholson said. That is, retaining volunteer firefighters to complement the paid career staffers.

So, Nicholson started recruiting students for a volunteer firefighting school in Welches. He has visited local high schools to talk about the program, similar to the school that got him started

Matt Nicholson

Fire Focus

Weekend Wildfire Warrior — Intermediate Zone

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District recommends making your property and home more wildfire resistant by taking on the tasks one weekend at a time. You may find the first weekend’s task list on our website at conservationdistrict.org.

This week we are looking at the Intermediate Zone, 5-30 feet from your home or outbuilding. We will be thinking about the landscape/ hardscape and creating fire breaks. Gather your family and friends for these activities:

• Clear vegetation from under large stationary propane tanks.

• Create fuel breaks with driveways, walkways/ paths, patios, and decks. This may be a long-term project, but it is good to think about what fire breaks you already have and what you may want in the future.

• Mow lawns and native grasses to a height of four inches. Maintain this throughout the summer.

Remember if it is brown, cut it down.

• Remove ladder fuels (vegetation under trees) so a ground fire cannot climb into tree crowns. Prune trees up to six to ten feet from the ground; on shorter trees do not exceed 1/3 of the overall tree height.

• Maintain tree spacing to have a minimum of eighteen feet between crowns, with the distance increasing with the percentage of slope.

• Tree placement should be planned so when the tree is mature its canopy is no closer than ten feet from the edge of a structure.

• Tree and shrubs in this zone should be limited to small clusters of a few each to break up the vegetation across the landscape. Are you looking to replace trees that may have been damaged during the ice storm? Here are a few resources with ideas for trees and shrubs that are less susceptible to burning. Check the Oregon State

University Cooperative Extension publication, Fire Resistant Plants for Oregon Landscapes, PNW 590. Another useful publication offered by OSU is a 36-page guide, Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire, EM9184. These publications are available online at https://catalog.extension. oregonstate.edu/.

When embarking on these tasks you must be careful not to create a wildfire due to sparks from a chain saw or other equipment. Please inspect your vehicle or trailer to make sure you do not drag any chains or other metal pieces that may cause sparks. Also, be careful not to park a vehicle with a hot catalytic converter/exhaust system where dry grasses or weeds will touch these parts and catch on fire.

Lastly, be sure to check with the local Fire District or Oregon Department of Forestry for current information on burning. Do not be the one who causes a wildfire! Next week, we will look at the Extended Zone.

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

WPTCO Summer Play

Dates: This summer, the WPTCO is hosting a series of community playdates on July 11 & 25 and August 8 & 22 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 https://www.oregontrailschools.com/Page/195 to register for the upcoming school year.

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.

Berry Cobbler recipe provided by Taeler Butel

FOR THE DOUGH

• 1/2 cup (1stick) butter, melted

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup sugar + 1 t for top

• 1/2 t salt

• 1 t vanilla FOR THE BERRIES

• 6 cups assorted berries (I use black and blueberries)

• 1 t cornstarch

• 1/3 cup orange or lemon juice

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 t cinnamon

1. Heat oven to 350

2. Toss berry ingredients together place in bottom of deep baking dish, set aside

3. In large bowl mix melted butter with sugar and vanilla, add in salt whisk in milk and flour pour over berries sprinkle top with 1 T of sugar bake 45- 50 mins or until knife pierced in middle comes out clean

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Shout out to Ant Farm’s Fuel Reduction Team!

Dear Editor, Ant Farm surveyed and serviced many mountain homeowners, many who are low/fixed income and/or physically compromised, such as myself. Project leads and crew were exemplary. I have taken care of all but one of the suggestions for my home and I’m on it. The survey provided simple tips to make my property safer and the cutting of any trees was not recommended, as I feared!

Metro requires yard debris pickup and yet our sanitation services up here do not offer it. I generate a great deal more yard debris on the mountain than I ever did when I lived in Portland.We have no way to get rid of it and/or we can’t afford to hire someone to take care of it. It piles high in our yards as the burn ban season continues to extend further and further into the calendar year.

VIEW OF THE MOUNTAIN

From the publisher’s desk

One of the perks of buying a business is you get to own all of the assets of the company that the previous owners have accumulated. In this case, I’m the proud owner of nine storage bins, two filing cabinets and four stuffed cardboard boxes chock full of old copies of The Mountain Times.

I haven’t looked yet through all the stacks of papers to see how far they go back, but I did find a copy dating June 1995. The frontpage headlines read: “Bank, Bombs and Bad Guys” and “Snowboard Camp or No Board Camp.” At 20 pages, the issue was all black and white, and the publishers were Tom and Marie Teven. Keppie Keplinger was the editor and Mic Eby was the art director — wow, this even predates Peggy Wallace.

While looking through the advertisers in that edition, I found quite a few businesses that still run today. The advertisers include: The Rendezvous, Barlow Trail Inn, Mt. Hood Coffee Roasters, Karen Hangsterfer Massage — her last name was Young back then — The Whistle Stop Café & Bar, Hoodland Lutheran Church, and Merit Real Estate agents Blythe Creek, Regina Lythgoe and Liz Warren.

It feels special to be part of a business that’s been around for so long. Even more special is the longstanding relationship between newspaper and advertiser. The latter makes it possible to keep the stories coming and communication flowing within the community. One does not exist without the other. For all the businesses that have purchased ads in The Mountain Times over the years, thank you for your support. We look forward to continuing this amazing partnership.

Sincerely,

Matthew Nelson Publisher, The Mountain Times.

If you have an idea for a story, have a classified, transition or an event you would like to have published, or if you own a business and would like to advertise with us, please give us a call at 503-622-3289.

It cannot be understated how influential of an impact Ant Farm has begun to make with the fuel reduction program. I would happily testify or advocate for funding continuation for the other forested areas like Estacada, Molalla and my neighbors in the Hwy 26 corridor who have just heard about it, as we rant and rave to our neighbors.

It boggles my mind as to how much tinder there is in eastside Clackamas County. It’s overwhelming, but Ant Farm has begun to make a dent in the hazard potential in the place we call home.

Sincerely,

Melinda McCrosse n Brightwood, Oregon

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growing up in La Grande.

There are four local students enrolled in the first class,

scheduled to start in late June, but it is budgeted for six, Nicholson said. Interested students must be a high school graduate, at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Nicholson lives in Bright -

wood with his wife Rhiannon, daughter Elenora and son Artemis. He enjoys hiking in Wildwood with his family and is learning how to make stained-glass feathers in his spare time.

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

and never thought I would return one day to give an address as a state representative.

With this budget, those class sizes will be increased to 60.

First of all – to the Sandy High School Class of 2023 –CONGRATULATIONS! You endured the entirety of the pandemic during your high school years and overcame a lot to make it to graduation. Your hard work and determination have paid off. I wish you nothing but success as you take the next steps in life.

Now, down to business. Since January, I have spent my time working in Salem, voting on bills, testifying before committees and taking meetings in the Capitol. As I write this, we are in the final

WHERE TO WRITE

PRESIDENT / Joseph Biden (D)

The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500

202.456.1111 (comments)

202.456.1414 (info/switchboard)

www.whitehouse.gov/contact

GOVERNOR / Tina Kotek (D)

State Capitol Building 900 Court Street NE, Ste 160

Salem, OR 97301

503.378.4582 (msg line)

503.378.6827 (fax)

http://governor.oregon.gov

U.S. SENATOR / Ron Wyden (D)

District: 0S1 - United States Senate

223 Dirksen Senate Off. Bldg

Washington, DC 20510

202.224.5244 (tel)

202.228.2717 (fax)

http://wyden.senate.gov

Portland Office:

911 NE 11th Ave, #630

Portland, OR 97232

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days of the legislative session. Things are moving quickly in the Capitol right now. My schedule changes hour by hour and often even minute by minute. By the time you read this, the 2023 session will be over and I will be back in the district full-time.

In these last few weeks, the atmosphere in the Capitol has been frenzied. With many pieces of legislation in limbo because of the natural challenges of balancing a nearly $100 billion budget, this column is especially difficult to write. It’s hard to predict

which bills will make it across all the hurdles needed to become law. I look forward to giving you a positive update next month, sharing wins for our district and our state.

I recently had the privilege of giving the commencement address at the graduation of Basic Police Class #BP425 at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) in Salem. Law enforcement applicants from around the state come to DPSST to earn their certification to wear a badge.

I sat in those seats in 1992

These officers are dedicated public servants who chose “We will when others won’t” as their class motto. Communities around Oregon will be safer because of these men and women. I am proud of these graduates and honored they invited me to speak at graduation.

As a member of the Public Safety budget committee, we passed the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training’s budget, which will provide resources to increase academy class sizes to help more quickly work through the backlog of police officers waiting for training and certification. This will help get more officers on our streets quicker. Current class sizes are capped at 40 students.

I also supported the budget for the Oregon State Police (OSP). The funding will help increase staff and put more troopers on the road. Over the last 30 years, Oregon’s population has far outpaced the rate at which we are hiring staff for OSP. This budget won’t solve the troubling long-term trend but it is a step in the right direction.

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 community events that 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.

U.S. SENATOR / Jeff Merkley (D)

District: 0S2 - United States Senate

313 Hart Senate Off. Bldg

Washington, DC 20510

202.224.3753 (tel)

202.228.3997 (fax)

http://merkley.senate.gov

Portland Office:

121 SW Salmon #1400

Portland, OR 97204

503.326.3386 (tel)/503.326.2900(fax)

US REPRESENTATIVE

Earl Blumenauer (D) / District: 003

U.S. House of Representatives

1111 Longsworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

202.225.4811 (tel)/202.225.8941 (fax)

http://blumenauer.house.gov

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Jeff Helfrich (R) District: 052 900 Court Street NE, H-473

Salem, OR 97301

503.986.1452 (tel) rep.JeffHelfrich @oregonlegislature.gov

STATE SENATOR

Daniel Bonham (R) / District: 026 900 Court Street NE, S-316 Salem, OR 97301

503.986.1726 (tel)

Sen.DanielBonham @oregonlegislature.gov http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/ bonham

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Ellen Rosenblum

Oregon Dept of Justice

1162 Court Street NE Salem, OR 97301

503.378.4400 (tel) www.doj.state.or.us

STATE TREASURER

Tobias Read (D) 350 Winter St. NE #100 Salem, OR 97301

503.378.4329 (tel)

Oregon.Treasurer@state.or.us

SECRETARY OF STATE

Shemia Fagan 136 State Capitol Salem, OR 97310

503.986.1500 (tel) oregon.sos@state.or.us https://sos.oregon.gov

CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Tootie Smith

(Chair)

Commissioners:

Ben West

Paul Savas

Martha Schrader

Mark Shull

(e-mail: bcc@co.clackmas.or.us)

2051 Kaen Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045

503.655.8581 (tel)

503.742.5919 (fax)

COUNTY SHERIFF

Angela Brandenburg

2223 Kaen Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045

Emergency No. 9-1-1

Non-Emergency to Report a Crime 503.655-8211

503.655.8549 (fax)

CITY OF SANDY

City Manager, Jordan Wheeler

Mayor Stan P. Pulliam

Councilors:

Jason Pruden

Laurie J. Smallwood

Richard Sheldon

Kathleen Walker

Carl Exner

Don Hokanson

39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR 97055

503.668.5533 (tel) ci.sandy.or.us

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

CRYSTAL SPRINGS

CCC’s Nature Spy Explorer Kits Return for Summer

By Clackamas Community College Clackamas Commu

nity College’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is relaunching its popular summer Nature Spy Explorer Kits. These innovative kits are designed to ignite the curiosity and passion for nature in children, allowing them to explore, learn, create and play from the comfort of their own homes and neighborhoods.

The Nature Spy Explorer Kits are perfect for budding naturalists ages 4 to 8, although older children have also found them engaging and enjoyable. Each kit is packed with a range of supplies and activities that will immerse children in the wonders of the natural world. These kits provide an excellent opportunity for children to discover the beauty and diversity of the environment surrounding them.

Kits are $35 each, which includes shipping, and a limited number of scholarship kits are available for those who would benefit from financial assistance.

Each Nature Spy Explorer Kit contains all the essential elements to keep children entertained and inspired throughout the summer: Easy-to-follow instructions,

materials for creating a naturethemed craft, nature journal page filled with fun facts, activities to encourage exploration all week long, a nature guide or storybook and nature-themed memory card game.

The Environmental Learning Center offers five different Summer Explorer Kits, each with its own theme and set of activities:

Bug Safari - ships July 20: Build a bug hotel, observe insect behavior and engage in exciting activities related to insects.

Squirrels Are Everywhere - ships July 27: Create a playdough squirrel with a unique tail, learn about squirrel behavior through outdoor games, and discover more about these furry wildlife neighbors.

What’s Living in Your Soil? - ships Aug. 3: Dive into messy art with mud paint, set up a pitfall trap to catch critters, and explore the fascinating world of insects using the Insect Golden Guide.

Be a Bird Lookout - ships Aug. 10: Build a bird feeder, observe and identify different bird species using a checklist and bird guide, and enjoy hours of fun with bird-themed activities.

I Spy a Butterfly - ships

Aug. 17: Construct a butterfly

puddler, make seed balls for starting a butterfly garden, and use the butterfly guide to discover various butterfly species in your local area.

To purchase kits, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p95huvv. For more information, contact Jessie Mulcahy at jessie. mulcahy@clackamas.edu.

About the Environmental Learning Center

The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker’s processing plant, the center was created to demonstrate what people could do to reclaim industrial sites, address stormwater issues and restore wildlife habitats in urban areas. Each year thousands of people visit to explore the 5-acre site and learn about watershed health. The site serves as an important stormwater facility for the college campus and provides critical wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, such as the great blue heron, wood duck and merganser.

For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit www.clackamas. edu/ELC.

Annual Steiner Cabin Tour Tickets On Sale Now

Saturday, August 12, 2023, the annual Mt. Hood Steiner Cabin Tour will return to Rhododendron, Oregon. This yearly fundraiser, sponsored by the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum will feature 7 unique sites. These architectural treasures were all hand built by Henry Steiner and his family nearly 100 years ago.

All cabins on tour are on a one-mile loop, suitable for walking, biking or driving. In addition to four Steiner log cabins, you’ll see an original 1890s homesteader log cabin (still lived in today)

and a special frame cabin built by John Steiner, son of Henry Steiner. The Steiner Church, located a few miles from Rhododendron, will also be open for tour participants to visit.

Decades ago, due to the widening of US Hwy 26, the church was moved a few miles down the road from its original location. The current owner, Mike Gudge, has been restoring it ever since. This is only the second time it will be on the tour. Those who attended the church between 1937-1967 will be especially delighted to see it today!

Tickets will go on sale on July 1, 2023 online at www. mthoodmuseum.org. Prices are $40 per ticket for Museum members and $50 for non-Museum members. Museum memberships, which include many benefits, can be easily purchased while buying tourtickets.

For more information call the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum at 503-2723301. To learn more about Steiner Cabins visit www. mthoodmuseum.org/Steiner Society.

Sandy Welcomes the Best BBQ in Town

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

Since he was a little kid growing up near Fresno, Clint Melville wanted to run a restaurant.

“I don’t know why,” Melville said. “It’s just something I’ve always been attracted to.”

So when he moved to Oregon as an adult, he brought his Central California culinary skills with him and operated Rip City Grill on Portland’s southwest waterfront. Then the pandemic hit and he had to close after 15 years of growing a successful business.

In May, the seasoned restaurateur resurfaced when he opened Sandbar BBQ in the heart of Sandy. Response from locals and passersby has been better than expected.

“[I] just had the meat sweats with jalapeños cornbread, root beer beans, waffle fries and slaw,” a customer posted on Sandbar BBQ’s Facebook page. “Don’t forget about the side of corn tortillas. Absolutely delicious. Enough for 3 adults and leftovers. Customer service

was the best.”

Melville found out quickly that Sandy has a big appetite for great barbecue, as his restaurant drew a few hundred during opening weekend to its Highway 26 location.

“I can’t complain,” Melville said. “We were a little overwhelmed by the number of people for the first weekend, but I think we’ve got it figured out now.”

And there’s plenty on the menu to keep them coming back for more.

“We’re known for our tri-tip steaks,” said Melville, who lives in nearby Oregon City.

“But my favorite is the tacos. We’ve got steak, chicken, pork, fish and cauliflower tacos.”

Other favorites include al pastor sausages and pulled pork egg rolls. All the meats are excellent. There’s also a full bar with 29 taps and they tout the best cocktails in town.

General Manager Jacob Soucie, a big fan of Sandbar BBQ’s al pastor sausage, has worked with Melville for years. Soucie found the Sandy loca-

tion when they were looking for restaurant space.

“Sandy is a great location,” Soucie said. “It’s a great city. I’m happy I moved here. I was very impressed with the town and the people, and look forward to making myself a part of it.”

The large family-friendly restaurant is fun with bright colors and a homey, relaxing atmosphere and four largescreen TVs. The interior has large tables that can accommodate about 60 diners. The outside courtyard seats up to 40. And Sandbar BBQ has a staff of about 20.

“We’re just hoping to give Sandy some new options we think they will enjoy,” Melville said.

They’re open from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday, with plans to add lunch in July. Sandbar BBQ is located at 39750 U.S. Highway 26 in Sandy. Give them a call at 503-832-8246, visit their website sandbarbbq.com., or visit them on Facebook at @ sandbarbbq.

Low-Income Program Provides Double Fruits and Veggies for Residents

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times Summertime and the veggies come easy. Hoodland Farmers Market is making fresh produce more affordable for local low-income residents thanks to the Double Up Food Bucks Oregon program.

Use your Oregon Trail SNAP card to buy fruits and vegetables at the farmers market and you’ll receive matching dollars through vouchers up to $20 a day. In other words, a $20 purchase will give you $20 more to fill your bags with produce.

“A lot of people don’t have access to healthy food,” Hoodland Farmers Market Director Kate Brauner said. “The closest affordable place they can go is 20 minutes away, which requires a car and gas or the bus.”

Brauner says Double Up

Food Bucks makes healthy food accessible and affordable to low-income families in the Welches area.

“It’s a really cool program that helps benefit the local community,” she said. “The farmers market is all about creating a healthy community so anything we do to provide that is super exciting.”

Established in 2018, The Hoodland Farmers Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 21 at the Church On The Mountain, 68211 U.S. Hwy. 26, in Welches.

In addition to produce grown by small local family farms, the market features live musicians and artists. Brauner says the market is always looking for volunteers, vendors and musicians. For more information, go to hoodlandfarmersmarket.org.

By Amber Ford

The Mountain

Times

Local artist and paint instructor, Elizabeth Megan Eaton, has been showcasing her skills and passion throughout the Mt. Hood community for the last several years. A watercolor and acrylic enthusiast, Eaton has been a passionate member of the art community since 2005. Eaton’s work has been showcased in several different galleries and restaurants throughout the area including Portland, where

Meet the Artist: Megan Eaton

to be an artist at the age of 4. I would write small books about penguins and illustrate them and give them to my family. We had a cabinet full of all the projects I had made over the years,” Eaton said.

she participated in First and Last Thursday.

A true definition of an artist, Eaton has found her passions for all things creative in a variety of different forms. “It is definitely hard to pick a favorite. Art is so many things. Writing, painting, music, dance, the list goes on. I gravitate to visual arts mostly,” Eaton said. Realizing she had an interest in art at an early age, Eaton began creating her own illustrations for books she would write. “I knew I wanted

Using self-taught methods through trial and error, Eaton’s talents have grown over the years through the use of her own imagination and drive. “All of my knowledge of art was self taught. By trial and error, purchasing supplies and just digging into the craft,” Eaton said. Finding other artists that she could relate to and identify with became a part of her growth, and some of her favorite artists have inspired Eaton along the way. “Will Vinton was a huge inspiration in my early childhood. Claymation had a huge impact on me. Another inspiration is Yoshitaka Amano, a Japanese visual artist. He has done concept art, paintings, anime, video game character design, books, you name it. He has a very unique style and it taught me you can be a very different artist and be successful,” Eaton said.

An artist living on the mountain has had many benefits for Eaton; not just for

the showcase of her work at different locations, but also helping to inspire other local artists and those interested in the craft via the paint nights she hosts at various bars and restaurants in the Welches and Mt. Hood Villages area. Eaton’s paint nights have been a huge success throughout the community, and she has spread her knowledge and love of art to locals gathering at The Brightwood Tavern, The Zigzag Inn and Pub 26. “A friend of mine asked me one day if I would do paint nights at the Brightwood avern and that no artists were interested. I had never considered teaching or instructing a class before. I knew the community on the mountain needed something else to do that is positive and engaging, so I agreed to try it,” Eaton said.

Finding creativity in the beauty and people around her, Eaton acknowledges how living on the mountain has inspired and encouraged her work. “Living on this beautiful mountain has given me so much inspiration. The people that live here have been so welcoming and supportive. Without the people who live here, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Eaton said. A true believer in the power of community and fellowship, Eaton identifies with the Mt. Hood area and finds her paint nights and her students to be true inspirations. “I am so blessed to be a part of this community that makes you feel like you are part of a family. I feel so fortunate to get to share

my art and time with them. So many people say they can’t paint and are intimidated in the beginning. It is so inspiring to teach and put myself out there, have people enjoy their time and thank me for holding paint nights, and be shocked that they can paint and they enjoyed their time and want to come back,” Eaton said.

An artist and an inspiration to the community with her ability to demonstrate and teach, Eaton says that art has been the driving force in her life and has shaped her into the person she is today. “Art means everything to me. It is an important part of everyone’s lives whether they realize it or not. For years I was hard on myself. People in my life were upset and frustrated at me that I wasn’t traditionally successful. That I didn’t have a good job. And art wasn’t supposed to be a career. But one day Mike Martini (another well known local artist) told me that I was an artist and to quit ignoring it. And that stuck with me. I realized Mike was right. Since that conversation I have had so many opportunities with my art and have made it a focal point in my life. It is who I am,” Eaton said.

Paint nights hosted by Eaton are currently twice a month. The first Wednesday of every month they are held at The Zigzag Inn and the third Wednesday of every month at Pub 26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Eaton is also currently working on a third paint night event to be held at Mt. Hood Art Collective.

Photo Courtesy of Ben Kohmescher

ARTISTS Alida MacDonald, Kindergarten. Dexter Hauge, Kindergarten.

MEDIUM Tempera paint on paper

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

Creative Kids

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Decker has had her hands in art for over 20 years as a selftaught artist and teacher. She teaches how to work with everything from acrylic paint to arts and crafts, from canvases to ceramics and jewelry making.

Maddy, 14, will also help teach classes. She and her mother have been doing arts and crafts together since Maddy was able to hold a paintbrush.

“My daughter is pretty

talented,” Decker said. “She loves kids and she loves to teach.”

Every week of the summer day camp, the art expresses a different theme. For example, one week focuses on a Magical Forest theme, and the next week explores an Under The Sea theme, Decker said.

Camp Courage, designed specifically for teenage girls, focuses on themes of building self-confidence and self-esteem through art.

Art Night Fridays at K & M Creations are different each week, with a special subject for

each class. Decker expects that to be a popular weekly attraction for students.

K & M Creations provides young artists a space conducive to artistic expression and creativity.

The studio, which occupies an 18-by-20-foot room, has large tables to accommodate 12 students.

K & M Creations is located at 24403 E. Welches Road, Suite 102, Welches. For more information, phone at Kim decker at 503-819-5667 or email kmcreations@gmail.com.

WELCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

2nd Semester 2022–2023

* indicates 4.0 GPA

A HONOR ROLL, 3.5-4.0 GPA

6 Carrier, Riley J.*

6 Eaton, Vivian A.*

6 Hazelbaker, Zaylee J.*

6 Rose, Elizabeth M.*

7 Moreno, Xavier M.*

8 Donnerberg, Anna J.*

8 Henry, Maddyn C.*

8 Schreiner, Beck A.*

6 Hernandez, Kristin D.

6 Pfenning, Reyna N.

7 Burrow, Azayla T.

8 Sloane-Estrada, Julian A.

6 Hendrickson, Jess N.

6 Patrick, Grace R.

6 Wagner, Ella R.

7 Cavanaugh, Lilly A.

7 Smith, Jaylnn A.

8 Goers, Hudson L.

6 Abella, Leilani A.

8 Caruso, Cameron D.

8 Hartz, Henry A.

8 Lopez Olmos, Alondra

6 Wiggins, Vivian R.

6 Zavala, Gracie J.

7 Baker, Emilea G.

7 Holmes, Nevaeh M.

8 Moore, Elijah A.

8 Owen, Piper L.

6 Graves, Keira D.

7 Caruso, Donovan D.

6 Goers, Finn R.

6 Stenson, Caulen P.

7 Burke, Anabel M.

B HONOR ROLL, 3.0-3.49 GPA

7 Zook, Blake L.

8 Cavazos, Jack J.

8 Pfenning, Isaiah D.

8 Schnadig, Hezekiah Z.

6 Gallardo Ruiz, Aaron

6 Kirby, Caylee L.

6 Lobley, Taylor D.

7 Pachucki, Alyssa

8 Jensen Baker, Mason R.

6 Chavez Gallardo, Larry

8 West, Emelia Y.

7 McElheran, Anthony W. JR

8 Kennicott, Halen L.

8 Lobley, Jayden J.

8 Nielsen, Ryder X.

8 Cereghino, Kendric L.

6 Baez, Michael A. Jr.

6 Coyne, Mason D.

7 Logan, Henry A.

7 Tull, Alexis M.

7 Zimmerman, Chloe M.

6 Trevizo-Corona, Brian S.

7 Mortenson, Makenzey L.

8 Lara, Rocio C.

7 Chung, Torin H.

7 Hulick, Wilson S.

6 Austin, William L.

6 Catron, Aiva R. 7 Blanco-Lopez, Naomy Y. 7 Gunkel, Landen I. 8 Park, Gauge W. 8 Pelett, Madison M.

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

By Lloyd Musser

For The Mountain Times

There are over 150 lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The lakes range in size from less than an acre to over 1000 acres. Most of the lakes are natural; however, the man-made lakes are the most popular. The man-made lakes were created to serve a specific purpose, but often provide secondary benefits. The most important man-made

lake is Bull Run Lake which has supplied Portland and other communities with their potable water supply since the late 1800s. To protect the water, the Bull Run watershed is closed to entry, so very few people have ever viewed this pristine mountain lake. The Portland Water Bureau periodically conducts guided tours of the watershed, which is a good way to view this beautiful lake.

Another remote lake east of

the Bull Run watershed is Lost Lake. The history of this lake is convoluted with a couple of conflicting accounts. Apparently in the late 1880s, people in Hood River heard of a large lake in the mountains named Blue Lake. Once this large lake was located it was named Lost Lake. Lost Lake became a popular place to camp and fish before any other lakes in the Forest were accessible due to lack of trails and roads. Lost Lake is still a favorite camping location, with Mount Hood looming over and reflecting off the lake.

We know Indigenous people visited some mountain lakes during their food gathering outings. Enid Lake near Government Camp was a popular campsite and spot for huckleberry picking. The cedar trees near the lake were the source of material for making baskets to transport dried berries. Clear Lake is a documented camp site on a trail once used by Indigenous people to travel north and south along the crest of the Cascade mountains.

Once wagon roads, and eventually modern roads, penetrated the Forest, lakes

became destination points. Frog Lake, south of Government Camp, has been a campsite since the Oak Grove Wagon Road ran along the west shore just 100 feet from the lake edge. Later, US 26 would use this same location until heavy truck traffic forced the need to widen the highway, at which time the highway was moved to the west. Frog Lake should really be named Toad Lake. Early visitors saw all the polliwogs in the lake after snowmelt and assumed they were young frogs, when in fact those pollywogs develop into tree toads. Frog Lake is popular these days for the many large trout caught by fishermen. It turns out the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife dump breeder trout here often and they are very hungry,

The most popular lakes in the Forest are the man-made lakes created in the 1950s and 1960s. Timothy Lake was created by PGE to regulate the summer flow of the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River that feeds the Three Lynx Power Plant. A small dam flooded a 1200 acre wetland meadow and a small lake named Cooper Lake.

FIRE PREVENTION

We’ll rake your forest and do what needs to be done to make a defensible space.

TRAIL WORK

In the spirit of the CCC, we’ll build your trail and make benches and other cool features.

REPAIRS

Decks, platforms, fire pits...we can make them all new or just look good again

FREE ESTIMATES —

Recreationists flock to the many developed campgrounds surrounding this man-made lake. Trillium Lake is another man-made lake that is very popular with campers, fishers, swimmers, paddlers and photographers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in 1960 built a small dam on the outlet of Mud Lake to create fishing opportunities. This action created the perfect mountain lake, complete with a mirror reflection of Mount Hood. Changing the name from Mud Lake to Trillium Lake completed the transformation of the area from a mosquito infested wetland to a recreation mecca.

Clear Lake is an example of the natural environment being modified for commercial use and creating recreation opportunities at the same time. There are several lakes in Oregon named Clear Lake. The Clear Lake, just off US 26 south of Government Camp, was identified as early as 1880 as a potential source of irrigation water for farmland on Juniper Flat above Maupin. An enterprising individual

Aerial view of Little Crater Lake. US Forest Service photo

Camping at Clear Lake about 1926. Mt. Hood Museum Collection

Know the Evacuation Warnings: Ready, Set, Go!

indefinitely, plus all the other values we enjoy from them: clean water, recreation, wildlife, “wild” foods, aesthetic and spiritual values and so on.

Last month’s question to readers drew several responses. “Can you think of a single-use product [in your home] made from materials that are not sustainably harvested?” The answers included a range of plastic products, such as juice and water bottles and their caps, “tin” or aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars and other products.

Although some of these products are recyclable, the materials they’re made from can’t be sustainably mined or produced — the supply of these raw materials is finite and can’t be grown like trees or crops. Even sand, a main ingredient in glass, is in short supply worldwide, according to the United Nations’ Environment Programme, and it is being mined at unsustainable rates.

A forest, if managed sustainably, can provide wood

The good news is that some companies have come up with creative ways to make singleuse plastic and metal products from wood. The maker of Absolut vodka recently announced that it will begin selling vodka in paper bottles. I’ll drink to that! The bottles aren’t 100% paper, however — they have a thin plastic lining. But it’s progress.

Coincidentally, on a recent business trip to Vancouver, B.C., I bought a package of bagels. The plastic bag was held closed not by one of those small plastic clips, but a clip made from recycled cardboard. More progress!

Factoid and more good news: Kwik Lok Corp., the main producer of plastic bag clips in the US, sells billions of clips per year. And they now also offer paper clips.

Wildfire Mitigation Fair

In the April column, I mentioned the Highway 26 Corridor Wildfire Mitigation Fair, a May 13 event organized by the Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership, a group of federal, state and county agencies along with Hoodland Fire, Portland General Electric, ski areas, community planning

organizations, and homeowner associations and others. David Thurman, who lives in the Alder Creek area, attended the fair. Thurman, a civil engineer by training, works for his parents, Bob and Margaret Thurman, owners of Welches Mountain Properties.

“I think wildfire is a threat to everyone, whether you live in a city or outside the city, and especially up here on the mountain, where we’re surrounded by trees. Welches Mountain Properties operates locally within the area, so we’re definitely concerned

about wildfire,” he said. At the fair, Thurman heard about Portland General Electric’s use of remote cameras and AI technology to detect wildfires.

“They showed a demo of how these cameras can zoom in really close to a property where

Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Dog Days of Summer –

National Blueberry Month

National Anti-Boredom

Unlucky Month for weddings

National Cell Phone Courtesy

City of Sandy 4th of July Fireworks Show starts at dusk, free admission. Sandy High School.

K & M Creations

DAY CAMP: Magical Forest

Sandy Mountain Festival

Meinig Memorial Park, Sandy | 10AM-7PM.

Proceeds fund scholarships for Sandy High seniors.

10:30 - 12:30PM, Ages 6-10.*** 24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

CheeruptheLonelyDay

NationalBlueberryMuffinsDay

NationalCaviarDay

Women’sDiveDay

K & M Creations

DAY CAMP:

Submission Deadline

Deadline to submit photos and names of loved ones to be included in Time of Remembering. Email event@mthoodhospice.org

NationalAvocadoDay

NationalWatermelonDay

CulinariansDay

NationalChiliDogDay

ThreadingtheNeedleDay

* Denotes that the date changes each year. All event dates and times are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date schedule, please visit the event host online.

**Registration required here https://tinyurl.com/46sj2znb. Environmental

***Text or email for art class schedule or to register, 503-819-5667

NationalAppleTurnoverDay

Sandy Music Fair & Feast

5PM – 11:30PM. Centennial Plaza, Sandy.

InternationalKissingDay

NationalFriedChickenDay

BarbershopMusicAppreciationDay

EmbraceYourGeeknessDay

NationalFrenchFriesDay

NationalNitrogenIceCreamDay

NationalIceCreamSodaDay

NationalLollipopDay MoonDay

SpaceExplorationDay

UglyTruckDay-it’sa“guy”thing

Sandy Music Fair & Feast 12PM-12AM, 21 & over 8PM+. Centennial Plaza, Sandy. Timberline Bike Park Opens

Sandy Mountain Festival Meinig Memorial Park, Sandy |10AM-7PM

Wine Tasting with Evening Land Vineyards 6PM. Cooper’s Wine Bar, Welches. Social History Happy Hour Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum. 6:30PM | $5 by donation.

CowAppreciationDay

Cooper’s Wine Bar: Popup Aperitiva Tasting with Jardesca 3PM Cooper’s Wine Bar, Welches.

WorldTofuDay

NationalLoveisKindDay

TakeYourHouseplantsforaWalk

TakeYourPantsforaWalkDay WalkonStiltsDay

SystemAdministratorAppreciationDay*

What’s Happening At Your Hoodland And Sandy Public Libraries

Hoodland Public Library and Sandy Public Library will be closed on the following Holiday; Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4th

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

Kids Lego Club

Saturday, July 1, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library

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

Teen Space

Wednesday, July 5 & 19, 2:30 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, July 13, 6:00 pm

“The Night Tiger” by Yangsze Choo

This hybrid event occurs in Sandy Public Library Community Room and via Zoom. All are welcome!

SUMMER READING STARTS

Through - August 31

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

Oregon’s Dino Story Exhibit

Visit the exhibit from June 13 to July 11 during regular library hours.

TAKE & MAKE

Kids -Straw Mobile

July 15

Mobiles are an easy kid’s craft and a great way to learn about balance and the center of gravity. Take and make kits available starting June 15 until supplies last.

Teens -UFO/Bigfoot Keychain

July 1st

This kit has everything you’ll need to make a UFO/Bigfoot keychain or earrings. All that is required is carefully gluing the pieces together with super glue and then attaching a keyring or earring hooks

While supplies last.

Adults -Bits & Bobs Box

June 15

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

Digital Book Club

Thursday, July 6, 7:00 pm via Zoom

“The Hobbit” by JRR Tolkien

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

Sandy Men’s Book Club

Monday, July 3, 7:00 pm

“Death of Celilo Falls” - Katrine Barber

Sandy Library Community Room.

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

Hoodland Public Library

24525 E. Welches Rd. Welches, OR. 97067

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, July 18, 4:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library Community Room

“The Things They Carried “ by Tim O’Brien For further information please email Dianne Downey ddowney@ci.sandy.or.us

Harry Potter’s Birthday

Monday, July 31, 12:00

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday! Birthday treats are served at 12:00, then stay for birthday games and crafts until 2:00 pm. Wizards, Witches, and Muggles of all ages are welcome!

Rebecca Hanset rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us

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.

July 10, ART LAB - Kirigami Night Lights

July 24 MAKER LAB - Ice Excavation

Creation Station is a twice-monthly interactive program that welcomes adults with disabilities on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Art Lab, on the 2nd Monday, will offer several arts and crafts stations with various materials to accommodate different interests and abilities. Maker Lab, on the 4th Monday, will offer puzzles, games, LEGOs, and other building and problem-solving materials. For more information email kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us.”

Storytimes

Thursdays, 10:00 am

Sandy Public Library

This program is for preschool children aged 2-5 and is designed to help your child learn crucial early literacy skills needed to help them learn to read.

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

Hoodland Public Library - Fridays

Fridays, 10:30 -11:00 am

Sandy Meinig Memorial Park Gazebo

Oregon Aquarium Presents Shark Shenanigans

Wednesday, July 26

Hoodland Public Library Community Room at 10:00 am.

Sandy Meinig Memorial Park Gazebo at 2:00 pm

Join the Oregon Coast Aquarium for a mythbusting celebration of sharks! Test your shark smarts and learn how you can help these incredible predators.

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

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

Info: 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

Sandy Public Library

38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055

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

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

Tech Help

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

• email

• 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

Request a Book Bundle

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

Hoodland Women’s Club Gifts Scholarships to Sandy High Grads

Hoodland Women’s Club funds several scholarships for local Sandy High School graduates who reside within the Hoodland community boundaries. While the scholarships are basically “needs based,” other considerations are community involvement, extra-curricular activities and academic success.

The recipients of this year’s Hoodland Women’s Club college scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each are Denali Barrett who will attend The New School of Jazz

and Contemporary Music and has excelled in music throughout her high school career; Sydney Brewster who will attend Montana State University and plans to work toward a business entrepreneurship degree while throwing discus for Montana State University’s track and field team; Aeris Eaton who will attend Oregon State University and plans to study environmental science because she wants to protect the land, air and water in which we live; and Aspen Martz who

will attend Mt. Hood Community College and will work toward becoming a Medical Assistant. Aspen also plans to continue her education at a four year college pursuing her love of the arts. All of these students have worked hard to get to where they are today and the Hoodland Women’s Club proudly cheers these students on as they further their educational career. And a huge thank you to our community for helping make this happen!

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Narcan Pop-up Event Offers Drug-Overdose Education

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times

The COVID-19 pandemic had many lasting impacts on the general public which can mainly be seen in the debates on the vaccine, long-term side effects of the virus and the continued climb for many businesses from the shutdown. There is, however, one side effect of the pandemic that continues to take lives at an astounding rate in comparison to pre-pandemic years: drug overdoses and drug-induced deaths due to fentanyl.

According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, since the COVID-19 pandemic the United States as a whole has seen an increase in addiction-related diseases and record breaking overdoses from substance abuse. According to them, “The pandemic has coincided with an increase in substance use and increased death rates. In 2021, there were over 106,600 deaths due to drug

overdose in the U.S. — the highest on record. This marks a 51% increase in drug overdose deaths from prior to the pandemic.” The Kaiser Family Foundation also suggests that the severe stresses of the pandemic, which include anxiety and depression, can be linked to the increase in drug use and drug-related deaths.

While many drug-related deaths and overdoses due to fentanyl can be seen more heavily concentrated in larger cities across the country, small towns such as Welches and the Mt. Hood Villages are at risk and remain targets for these deadly occurrences. According to Elizabeth Miller, a Master’s student at Oregon State studying counseling, the number of deaths from drug overdose and accidental fentanyl use in and around the Mt. Hood area has increased in recent years, targeting the younger generations. “We have lost many community members

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to opioid-related overdoses. I know of many community members that participate in drug use, mostly cocaine, who are at risk of unintentional fentanyl use every time they use,” Miller said.

Having lost friends and fellow community members to the fentanyl epidemic, Miller has decided to become proactive in the Mt. Hood community and is helping to sponsor a Naloxone pop-up event at The Skyway Bar and Grill in Zigzag on Tuesday, July 11 from 1-4 p.m. Naloxone (or Narcan) is one of the most effective ways to reduce deaths from overdoses if administered within the first few minutes of the actual overdose. Narcan helps block the effects of the opioids by binding to the same receptors as the opioids and countering their effects. Narcan can also restore breathing within 2-3 minutes of the overdose in an individual who has slowed or stopped breathing due to the overdose. While Naloxone (Narcan) is also a substance, it is nonaddictive and will not cause harm to anyone who does not have opioids in their system. Naloxone has become the

primary weapon in the war on drug-related overdoses and fentanyl deaths, but other methods have also become important in a more proactive method. “I encourage my friends to test their drugs if possible, and suggest that those in that circle carry Naloxone after the last friend we had passed away,” Miller said. Drug testing kits are available in just about every drugstore across the country and can even be purchased online via Amazon.

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This is an open and confidential peer support group for folks living in the villages of Mt. Hood. Our time together will be specific to identifying, coping, and processing any difficulties that arise within ourselves and our community in a safe, non-judgemental way. Our shared goal is to help shed some light upon the dark side of this mountain by creating a supportive community for healing.

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“Suggesting that community members take actions to participate in harm reduction and actually making those harm reduction practices accessible are two different things,” Miller said.

“I decided to bring naloxone and fentanyl testing kits to my community, and educate community members about

how to use naloxone and what steps to take in overdose situations,” Miller added. Miller’s goals with the Narcan pop-up event are to educate members of the Mt. Hood Villages on how to properly use Narcan while also removing the stigma that surrounds the epidemic. “People have the misconception that providing life-saving Naloxone actually encourages drug use. However, there is no literature that supports this

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Well Adjusted: Too Tall for Chiropractic Care?

By Dr. Melanie Brown, Chiropractic Physician Mountain Life Clinic

We were talking with a friend at The Skyway the other night, trying to come up with some fresh ideas for the article and some questions readers may have. My rather tall friend mentioned that an interesting topic might be, “How do you go about adjusting taller or bigger patients?” Some patients might hesitate to seek relief from the chiropractor due to their body size. My immediate response was, “Challenge, accepted!” I thought of the time my 6’7” and 6’4” regular patients were in the clinic simultaneously, and they were joking about how they thought there was no way I could adjust them on their first visit.

Whether very flexible, inflexible, small in stature, tall or heavy, chiropractors have to find ways to adapt to be able to treat all body types. Often the tallest people need adjusting the most, especially in the neck, because they are always leaning down to look at us shorties! Countertops, cars, airplane seats, etc., force taller patients into poor ergonomics. We had some tall friends who

By Amber Ford The Mountain Times

had their house custom-built with cabinets, countertops, etc., made to match their stature. It was amazing to be in their home and feel like I was eight years old again, trying to reach up to get a glass of water! Heavier patients have more stress on their joints and discs, which makes muscle balance and structural alignment vital for function and to help avoid degeneration.

It’s all about the setup! With a chiropractic adjustment, the doctor uses certain positions to create tension in a joint. Once the joint is positioned into tension at the end range, it doesn’t take much more movement to realign it. Sometimes having a tall or heavier patient can be an advantage. With tall patients, you can use their long legs as levers to help adjust the low back, and heavy patients can be positioned to where the weight helps with the adjustment.

On the flip side, I was a little worried, being 5’2”, that I may not be able to be a chiropractor. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to adjust heavier patients

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or patients over six feet tall. Despite my hesitations, I was very interested in becoming a chiropractor, and I was encouraged when I visited the chiropractic college in Minneapolis, Minnesota and saw that their adjusting director was a woman who was about two inches shorter than me. In my case, my long and strong arms and low center of gravity can be an advantage. I have shorter tables that go down two inches lower than the standard adjusting table, and a step stool I lovingly call the “runt riser” for when I need it. That, mixed with a slight Napoleon complex, I have now been gifted many colorful nicknames for my adjusting skills.

Body type should never be a barrier to care! Chiropractors are trained to treat all shapes and sizes. Hopefully, some readers with similar hesitations will see this article and feel confident in making an appointment for chiropractic care.

Do you have any questions you would like answered in this article? If so, please email frontdesk@mountainlifeclinic.com.

theory. In fact, users report trying their best to avoid being given Naloxone because it could precipitate extremely uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms,” Miller said.

Miller also explains that pop-up events such as the Narcan event in July have huge impacts on small towns such as Welches and the Mt. Hood Villages. “We don’t have any local health department, mental health resources, hospitals or urgent care centers,

so we need to be prepared to help each other as emergency services will likely not be able to respond as quickly or effectively as we might like. We also have a lot of drug users in our community and we are isolated from treatment facilities and addiction counseling,” Miller said.

For more information on addiction and available resources through Clackamas County, call the 24/7 crisis support line at 503-655-8585 or the non-emergency hotline at 503-742-5335.

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Healthy Habits: The Many Benefits of Exercise

As the cold, rainy and gray days of spring taper off and the sun begins to shine down on the Mt. Hood Villages, many residents are feeling the Vitamin D and a resurgence to do that old “bug-a-boo” — exercise. While there are many physical benefits of consistent and regimented exercise, physical movement can also have lasting benefits for mental health as well.

According to Hoodland Sport and Fitness owner and expert in sports science and exercise physiology, Seth Tinker, working out can have lasting positive impressions on the body, both physically and mentally.

“Working out can improve overall health, quality of life,

longevity, independence as we age, and social and mental well being as well,” Tinker said. “During all exercise, even more so during intense physical exercise, the body produces chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins relieve pain, reduce stress and improve your sense of well being,” Tinker added.

While many avid gym members and fitness enthusiasts keep to their fitness regimens throughout the entire year, regardless of weather conditions, the warm, sunny days provide much needed relief for those who prefer outdoor physical activity to being inside of a gym.

“I try to keep my workout routines consistent throughout the year, but when the sun comes out and the weather gets

warmer, it seems to be a little easier to motivate myself,” local and avid exerciser Jessica Thomason said.

Having been a part of the Beach Body community (an online exercise program) for many years, Thomason finds that while working out from home can be beneficial in terms of strength and weight training, getting outside is preferential in regards to both her mental and physical health.

“I really do love weight training and being focused on improving in those areas, but there’s something different about running and hiking in the summertime. It almost feels more natural, especially living on the mountain,” Thomason said. “Feeling the breeze and the sun and being aware of my surroundings in such a

beautiful place makes me not only feel like I’m doing something good for myself physically, but also helps clear my head and keeps me moving,” Thomason added.

Whether avid exercise is routine or someone is just beginning or getting back into exercise, the first workout can be the most challenging part of the process. “The best suggestion I can give people just starting their exercise journey is to find a time that works for you consistently, every day,” Tinker said.

“Start with a 30 minute window and take that time to make it yours. Every day force yourself to do something active in that 30 minutes regardless of how busy, tired and stressed, or how much you just don’t want to. Do it consistently

for 6 weeks and watch what happens. You will feel more energetic, your body will start to change in positive ways, you will crave the physical activity,” Tinker added.

Tinker acknowledges the importance of that first exercise step and understands how intimidating and uncomfortable it can be, and also suggests that those beginning or returning also consult an exercise professional to help ease into the process.

“There are LOTS of types of instructors, therapists, personal trainers, etc,” Tinker said. “If you go this route, explore the difference and know what you’re paying for. Personal trainers vary from someone who took a 1 day online class to someone with a master’s degree or higher. If

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purchased 160 acres around the outlet of Clear Lake in 1880. It would be four decades before irrigation water was delivered to Juniper Flat from Clear Lake. The lake is a popular camping and fishing site in the early summer but diminishes as the water is drawn down for irrigation. Laurance Lake is also an irrigation water impoundment created in 1969,

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southwest of Parkdale. Little Crater Lake, located along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Timothy Lake, is not really a lake. This small body of open water is really an artesian spring that forms a perfectly round body of open water about 100 feet in diameter. Do not even think of taking a swim in this water as it is 33 degrees F. all year. This site is still worth a visit and just a 1000 feet hike from the Little Crater Lake Campground.

The story associated with the names of some lakes is sometimes interesting. The famed and longtime Ranger of the Lakes Ranger District named Dinger Lake because it had some humdinger-sized trout. A fish stocking crew named a previously unnamed small lake Catalpa Lake on their fish stocking report. The nearest Catalpa tree is 2000 miles away in Ohio, but there is not another lake in Oregon with that name. The people naming the dozens of lakes

in the Olallie Scenic Area ran out of creative names after applying Olallie to the largest lake in the area. Olallie is the Chinook Jargon word for berries, a reference to the abundant huckleberries in the area. Other lakes in the area include: Round, Triangle, Red, Surprise, Ring, Upper, Lower and First Lake. These names are indeed descriptive of individual lakes but they are not creative, memorable or inspiring. Mirror Lake is an inspiring name. A mere mention of

the name and people want to go there. The fact that it is a two-mile uphill hike to reach this small over-loved lake does not deter many visitors. Unfortunately, the hordes of visitors, trampled vegetation and litter detract from the scenic beauty implied by the name of this Mount Hood National Forest lake.

Lloyd Musser is the volunteer curator at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum.

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Photography around Mount Hood and beyond

Road Projects to Improve Safety

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

A pair of major road projects, designed to address bicyclist and pedestrian safety, are planned in the Mount Hood area.

Clackamas County engineers are targeting summer 2026 to break ground on the Welches Road safety improvement project. The estimated $3.4 million major construction project is projected to take a year for completion, in summer 2027.

The project will add sidewalks and paved shoulders along Welches Road, between Highway 26 and Birdie Lane. Paid for by the Community Road Fund and System Development Charges, it is designed

to address pedestrian and bicycling safety concerns.

Lane closures and detours may be needed during construction.

A $2 million project lies west of Sandy along Southeast 362nd Avenue from Skogan Road to OR 211. Southeast 362nd Avenue has narrow, steep shoulders that pose a danger to motorists and cyclists. Plans call for adding paved shoulders and other safety improvements. Construction dates have not been determined. Advertising for construction proposals will go out in the fall.

Rolling single lane closures and detours may be needed during construction.

By Gary Randall For The Mountain Times

I feel so at peace while sitting on the shore of a lake at night. The darkness surrounds you like a blanket, which directs your attention to what is visible to you, usually the stars in the sky, while the senses of sound and smell become more acute. The sounds of the insects that awaken when the sun sets blend with the sound of the breeze that filters through the bows of the trees and an occasional splash from a fish coming to the surface for an insect to eat. The smell of the forest mixed with a slight hint of aromas created by the presence of the lake’s water — the moist earth and the vegetation that line its shore.

The combination of it all creates an experience that evokes a sense of peace, as well as a feeling of connection to what is basic and real in life on Earth. It’s easy for me to throw aside the hectic world created by humanity, or even by myself. All that’s unnatural to the creatures in the forest is unnatural to humans. Sitting on the edge of a lake at night brings you into their world and even the world of our ancestors of the past who lived with nature.

This isn’t a feeling that I often experience during the daylight. I think that at night time what we sense is simplified and we become more aware of what immediately surrounds us, making us feel more a part of it. It’s difficult for me to try to describe how I feel when I’m there but it’s something that I try to experience as much as possible. The whole of humanity could crumble and all that is within my awareness would be unaffected. The stars wouldn’t care. The wind wouldn’t care. The forest wouldn’t care. The mountain and the lake wouldn’t care. The chirping insects wouldn’t care. And while I sit there on the edge of the water, I wouldn’t care.

Last evening I met up with a friend of mine and we drove up to Lost Lake to photograph Mount Hood at night.

As I sat there in the darkness I thought about our presence, as most everyone else was asleep. Taking a photograph was the reason why we decided to sit on the lakeshore in the darkness. It was natural that we took time to visit or talk about camera settings when we got there, but in time we sat in silence observing our surroundings. As I sat there in silence, I thought about being there.

Being a landscape photographer puts me in those situations. It’s easy to concentrate solely on creating a photo, or even spending the whole time chatting. I’ve always said that a landscape photograph will always benefit from the photographer taking time to observe the surroundings. Being observant of the place and the conditions translates the scene more accurately in the photos that we create.

Landscape photography should always be about being there first and creating the photo second. In my past, photography wasn’t a part of the hikes or camping trips that I made. It wasn’t until I decided that I wanted to be able to take a photo of the places where I was spending time that I decided to bring a camera along. Since then, the camera has been the catalyst for many of my travels, but I never will stop observing, experiencing and remembering to be a part of the places that I visit.

As I sat in the dark at Lost Lake the other evening, it reminded me that being at and experiencing such a beautiful place was indeed my purpose for being there. As a consequence, I returned with a beautiful photograph.

Lost Lake at Night

By Bradford Bixby

For The Mountain Times

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another installment of Fore!, the monthly column that is occasionally about golf here in our lovely little corner of the earth. A corner that we share with one of my favorite creatures…the crow. I know we often refer to them as crows, but that’s a mistake I don’t want to perpetuate. As golfers, we have a love/hate relationship with these characters. I’ll admit I fall into the love category. Maybe love is a bit strong, how about admire or respect. I decided on this topic recently when I was working my Marshall shift and feeding some of the worst cookies ever made to a crow. I tossed him the first one, and he flew a few feet away and took a couple minutes to

Crows’ Clever Thievery on the Golf Course

bust it up and eat it. He came back, and when I gave him the second one he flew away and was back in 10 seconds. I knew that wasn’t enough time to eat it, so when I gave him the third one I watched, and to my amazement he dropped it in the grass, picked up a clump of clippings and covered it with them. Then came right back to get another. He was getting while the getting was good. Brilliant.

But I have to admit that they are bald-faced thieves. I was putting one time and heard one rummaging around in my cart. As I headed over he jumped down with my open bag of chips in his beak. When he saw me coming he gripped the side of the bag and dumped all the chips out on the ground, then flew away. As I drove off he and a few friends came back and loudly feasted. I couldn’t help but smile.

When I lived in Seattle I played in a restaurant league that teed off every Monday at 10 a.m. Most of us were hung over and rarely remembered to bring any food and drink even though the snack shack was

never open. One time I was in a group with a very annoying and obnoxious waiter from another restaurant. On the third tee this guy made a big show of pulling out a giant Baby Ruth and a coke from his bag while commenting on our lack of forethought. He set the unwrapped candy bar on top of his coke and went to tee off. While he was hitting the other two players, I watched a big crow hop over and spear that Baby Ruth, spilling the coke while trying to get away. But the candy bar was so heavy he could only fly about ten yards at a time. Which is why the jerk waiter chased him for sixty yards screaming and waving his arms, while we laughed uproariously as one of the other guys dumped out the rest of his coke. And for the next six holes that bird showed back up near every tee with an increasingly smaller bar, which he dropped and waited for the guy to chase him before flying off. Priceless! I must admit I am impressed with the little criminals. They are the only animal other than primates that can make and

use tools as well as having the skill of facial recognition. Not to mention a documented two hundred sound vocabulary. Pretty cool in my book.

Oh yeah, before I leave you I have some local golf news for you. The resort is offering a twilight pass that is good for unlimited golf seven days a week after 3 p.m. for a measly four hundred dollars. Now that’s a sweet deal. In men’s club news, the shootout, a two week event, finished with the team of Don Erickson and Ian Cossar taking the first place prize. The big fourth of

July tournament is coming up on Saturday and Sunday July 1st and 2nd. By the time this is published the women will have played their spring tournament on June 21st. And speaking of women, the three gals in the picture last issue were Barbara Mulligan, Carmen Wiesner and Jill Grover.

Well gang, that’s all I’ve got for this month. So hit the links while this great weather is here, and when you do, remember to “Hit ‘Em Straight.”

The crow. Lovable scamp or wanton criminal?

City of Sandy Set for July 4 Celebration

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

Once again, hundreds of fireworks fans will flock to Sandy High School for the biggest public fireworks show in the Mt. Hood area. The Independence Day celebration starts at dusk on the Fourth. Families will arrive early with lawn chairs to get the best view from the football

field. Then the fun begins just after sunset, 9:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, as rockets of red glare shoot into the night.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the high 70s and mostly clear skies. So nighttime should provide the perfect setting for a picnic under a spectacular fireworks display.

Fireworks, launched by

Sandy Firefighters, are expected to light up the night for 20-30 minutes, Sandy Parks And Recreation Events Coordinator Carol Cohen said. Cohen, who’s been going to the fireworks show at Sandy High for more than 20 years, said longtime sponsor Clackamas County Bank and the City Of Sandy are partners in supporting the event again

this year.

A portion of Bell Street will be closed prior to the fireworks display, and will remain closed for about 10 minutes after the show. Drivers leaving the parking areas may experience long delays due to traffic congestion.

Those who live on The Sandy Bluff or other neighborhood with a good view -

point may choose to watch the show from home, avoiding the crowd.

Parking is limited at Sandy High School, 37400 Bell St. For a map of available parking space or more info, see the City Of Sandy website at the QR code or https://www. ci.sandy.or.us/parks-rec/ page/4th-july-fireworks-dusk.

Hoodland Bazaar Offers Bounty of Imported Delights

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

A treasure trove of exotic gifts awaits visitors to the latest hotspot on the mountain — the Hoodland Bazaar. Those looking for something unique have plenty to choose from at the curious new shop in Welches.

“We have Turkish lamps, jewelry from Peru, rocks from Brazil, Persian rugs from Afghanistan,” co-owner AJ

Kamahwee said. “We have a lot of different things. Pottery, rocks, crystals, home decor, sterling silver jewelry. We have a lot of tools for meditating. Everything.”

Hoodland Bazaar, which held its grand opening the last weekend in June, welcomes locals and travelers alike to explore its bounty of imported delights. Kamahwee is promoting the business locally in the Hoodland area as well

as Sandy and Gresham. Born and raised in Afghanistan, Kamahwee worked as a translator for the U.S. Army and Marines before moving to Eastern Oregon. Then on a trip through the Mt. Hood area, he saw the natural beauty and store space available for what would become Hoodland Bazaar.

AJ’s brother, Khalid, recently moved from Afghanistan to join him as co-owner in

their new enterprise. Khalid is the geology and rock enthusiast of the pair. Hoodland Bazaar also has two other employees.

Kamahwee touts his shop’s selection of handmade Lapis Lazuli jewelry made with the semi-precious stone mined in his native Afghanistan. The stunning royal blue stone has metallic yellow pyrite highlights.

When he’s not working

and setting up a new home decor display at the store, AJ Kamahwee enjoys the outdoors, particularly kayaking and hiking.

The Hoodland Bazaar is open Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. They’re located at 68278 Highway 26, Unit 21, Welches. Give them a call at (503)564-9001.

Private-Owned Dentistry on the Decline

I remember when I was young, seeing the doctor was much different. I grew up in a small town, and I remember my pediatrician check-ups were with the same pediatrician for my whole childhood. I remember going to the same brown building next to the park with the tennis courts and the “Rainbow Bread” Drive-In diner. I remember every single visit at the

doctor’s office always had the same owner/pediatrician, the same nurse (the pediatrician’s sister), the same office layout; in essence, things didn’t really change much at all for all those years. My parents knew the doctor well and the doctor knew my sister and I from all the years she cared for us. There was an established history there at a privately-owned doctor’s office.

Fast forward to today and going to the doctor is much different. I have not been to a privately-owned doctor’s office in quite some time.

Doctor’s visits are all at big hospitals or corporate entities where there are many doctors practicing together in a group setting. There are specialist doctors as well and they all work together

to deliver care to patients under the umbrella of a much bigger healthcare entity. It is a much different experience with pros and cons compared to the previous model.

The world of dentistry has been different than the medical field in that privately-owned dental offices have continued on during this same timeframe. However, things have been changing and they likely will continue to change for dentistry. Due to a host of different reasons which could include economic factors, technology, demographic changes, industry changes and generational changes, the ownership of private practices among dentists is trending down.

About 85% of all dental offices were private owner -

ship in 2005 compared to 73% in 2021. This trend is most pronounced in the younger generations. In 2005, about 25% of dentists under age 30 were owners, whereas in 2021 this fell considerably to only 9.5%. For the age group of 30-34 years old, there was a steep decline from 55% to 34% in ownership for the same 16 year time period.

practice as it puts control of management in the hands of people who may not be interested in the ideal and best way of treating patients.

As Bob Dylan sang, “the times they are a changin’…”

July 2023

Based on the data, the chief economist for the American Dental Associations Health Policy Institute, Marko Vujicic PhD, expects these trends to continue and likely will accelerate. In many instances these days the owners of corporate dental entities are not even dentists or medical providers. There are definite concerns in the industry with this model of

So, where do we go from here and how does this change dental care for the future? Well, no one really knows for sure. I imagine like everything it will bring changes that can be both good and bad for patients and providers alike. My hope is that through all the changes, patients are taken good care of. Personally speaking, I love coming to work every day to my beautiful office in Mt. Hood, and God willing, plan to keep going for as long as I can.

Edited by Margie E. Burke

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Mountain Roar: Chuckwagon Breakfast! l oc A l N ews

By Lion, Milt Fox

For The Mountain Times

Please plan to attend our “Chuckwagon Breakfast” on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days. A mountain tradition since 1958, we’ll be serving bacon, sausage, eggs and hotcakes with coffee and juice. We will be offering raffle items and our famous Turkey Shoot as well. So come out and enjoy a great meal and a mountain tradition! Tickets at the door are $12, kids 10 and under are $6, adult presale tickets are available for $10 at Welches Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, Whistle Stop Tavern, and Café 26; or ask any Lion. Lion, Erin Midgett, is this year’s Breakfast Chairwoman. We are able to offer this breakfast at what we hope is a reasonable price because of the very generous donations and discounts from Rob, John and Calvin at Hoodland Thriftway. People from all over have enjoyed this fun event since 1958. When I was a kid, I was washing dishes at the breakfast when I heard one of the funniest things ever. It was a conversation between Dates Lymp and Ted Zogg. Dates was a building contractor and a very colorful character, and Ted was a log truck driver who would thrill the local kids when passing the school bus in one of Walt Koch’s fully loaded Diamond Ts at 80 miles per hour. Dates had an important job at the breakfast — you know, the guy that greets

you and asks “how do you like your eggs?” Dates would yell the orders to Milt Fox Sr., Louie Phelps and Moon Mullins. Well, the conversation went something like this:

Dates: Good Morning, Ted. How are you doin’?

Ted: Pretty good, Dates.

Dates: Ted, how do ya’ like your eggs?

Ted: Oh! I like ‘em very much!

Dates: Oh no, Ted! How do ya like ‘em cooked!

Ted: Oh! Much better, Dates! We hope you’ll come and have a good time. You might even meet some real characters like Dates and Ted.

Free Swimming Lessons!

This year’s Swimming Lessons have just started at Camp Arrah Wanna. As of press time, we have 75 eager students registered, and we hope for good weather and a fun time for all. More on this next month.

Community Market!

Our “Good In The Hood Community Market” is back! Please come and enjoy the last Sunday of the month, June 25, July 30, and August 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please watch for our flyers. The net proceeds from our June 25 market will go to the benefit of Britt Stites who is currently battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Our July 30 market will benefit our 2024 Swimming Lessons Program.

Lions Scholarships!

We were able to grant scholarships to 5 Mountain students graduating from Sandy High School this year. Jim Turin Memorial Scholarships (Sponsored by Mt. Hood Lions Club) went to Denali Barrett, Aeris Eaton; Renee Knapp Memorial Scholarship (Sponsored by Mt. Hood Lions Club) went to Kevin Trevizo; Mt. Hood Lions Club Music Scholarship went to Denali Barrett; Mt Hood Lions Club Scholarships went to Aeris Eaton, Aspen Martz, Sydney Brewster.

We congratulate these very hard working graduates. We also thank those who have made contributions to our Scholarship Program. Lions Installation Ceremony.

Lion, Milt Fox, conducted our Installation Ceremony, and the following Lions were installed as our 2023/2024 Board of Directors at our June 28 meeting: President Tyler Lehmann, 1st Vice President Craig Calvert, 2nd Vice President Cari Gesch, 3rd Vice President Erin Midgett, Secretary Cindi Sempert, Treasurer Margaret Downen, Tail Twister Carrie Clark, Lion Tamer Emi Lyons, 1 year Director Marlyne Casley, 1 year Director Marc Closner, 2 year Director Katie Wirth, 2 year Director Mike Casley, House Manager Dave Anderson, and Immediate Past President Jim Espenel.

More to come next month. It’s great to be a Lion!

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Mt Hood Community Church

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

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

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

59151 E. Hwy 26 503-622-3916

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

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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:

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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

Rachael Rose State Farm in Sandy, hiring an office assistant. Insurance licensed preferred but not required. Willing to train, no experience necessary.

Salary $17-20/hr DOE.

Please email resume to Rachael@rachaelroseinsurance. com or call 971-252-4614

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.

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD Split and Delivered 971-404-9522 or 503-622-4829

FREE STUFF

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

FREE Moving. Piano in good condition. 503.381.8898

FOR RENT

WELCHES MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

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.

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COMPUTER GOTCHA STUCK?

Help is just a phone call away: Let Wy’East Computer Solution’s proven software, hardware, and networking experience save the day!

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.

NOTICE: People selling or giving animals away are advised to be selective about the new guardians. For the protection of the animal, a personal visit to the animals new home is recommended. Please remember to spay and neuter –prevent unwanted litters.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOP STOP CHEVRON $750,000 OBO (plus inventory) 93770 E Highway 26, Government Camp, OR 97028 (MM 60)

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. 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

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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!

Bold Text: 35 cents/word ($10 minimum) $10 to include logo $10 to include QR code $15 to include border $25 to include color

n Lost and Found and Free items placed with no charge, based on space availability.

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

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

Rhody DQ is hiring 14+! Flexible schedules, no experience needed. Applications in-person or scan here:

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

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Sitter for homebound WWII Vet. Daytime hours. 4-10 hours per week to start. 503-622-6760

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

503-622-3289

New officers, scholarships and Volunteer of the Year announced

By Cathy Lavin

For The Mountain Times

The Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) held its annual meeting on June 5 at Timberline Lodge. At that meeting, new officers were sworn in, scholarship recipients were announced and the Volunteer of the Year was honored. In addition, all HWC volunteers were recognized and the club’s accomplishments were celebrated.

Officers for the 2023-24 fiscal year are as follows: Bri Dittlinger, President; Mary Mattila, Vice President; Anna Magruder, Recording Secretary; Lara Wilent, Treasurer; Lori Neely, Corresponding Secretary; Barb Avila, Parliamentarian; and Pam Brett, Vicki Buck and Cathy Lavin, Members at Large. Genevieve White is the Immediate Past President.

Each year, the HWC awards four scholarships of $2500 each to Sandy High School seniors who live within the Welches Schools’ boundaries. This year’s winners and the schools they will attend are Denali

Barrett (New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music), Sydney Brewster (Montana State University), Aeris Eaton (Oregon State University) and Aspen Martz (Mt. Hood Community College). Congratulations to all four students!

The scholarships are funded with money raised through HWC’s primary fundraiser, an annual golf tournament with associated auction and raffle. This year’s event will be held August 17 at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. Community members can participate with sponsorships, donations to the auction or raffle or as one of the golfers. For details and registration forms, see the newly designed HWC website at hoodlandwomensclub.org.

This year’s HWC Volunteer of the Year is Bri Dittlinger, who is the newly elected club President and Chair of this year’s golf tournament. Runner up is Nichole Watts, who co-chaired last year’s golf tournament.

Plans are underway for the annual HWC picnic as well as a number of members-

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOP STOP CHEVRON

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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.

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Come anytime for a visit and tour (we live on the property).

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only summer activities. The picnic will be held August 7 at Wildwood Recreation Area. A two-part mosaic class will take place July 8 and 22. Also in July, the club will have a wine tasting event. A crafting afternoon (with an eye toward holiday craft fairs) will take place Thursday, August 24.

Be sure to check out the new HWC website for information about these events as well as joining this group of women. It’s an ideal way to become more involved in the Hoodland community as well as get to know other women through its various activities. Members of the Hoodland community (both full-timers and part-timers) are welcome to join at any time (dues are just $25/year), but anyone wanting to learn more about the club before joining is invited to attend a meeting (no need to have someone sponsor you as a guest) or contact one of the officers. The next general meeting will be in September. Watch the web site for specific details as to time and location at hoodlandwomensclub.org.

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to help them on the path of the future they deserved.” The principals at each school all expressed great affection and respect for each of these individuals, noting that they were all in their own unique ways, irreplaceable.

The teachers themselves made similar remarks, stating how fond they all were of the Oregon Trail School District, its outstanding administrators and students. As much as they will be missed in their positions, they will miss everyone equally in return. And they were all

own professional education,” Tinker said.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines suggest moderate to intense activity for a minimum of thirty minutes a day five times a week. Heart rate suggestions vary based on age ranges and the specific type of training being performed.

genuinely grateful to have had the privilege of playing such integral roles in the communities they served.

So, how do you replace the irreplaceable? By definition, it’s not possible, and certainly there will be a period of adjustment. But change is inevitable and we must embrace it! New teachers will be coming into the district with the unenviable task of trying to fill those shoes, and they need our support. While we are still in mourning over the profound loss of our retirees, we must not forget to simultaneously welcome those who now

ACSM also suggests individuals perform strength training exercises on major muscle groups at least three times a week.

Hoodland Sport and Fitness is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and memberships and training sessions can be made by appointment via Tinker at 503-313-6056.

seek to establish their own legacies.

With that in mind, we say “thank you” to the extraordinary group of six who have just retired. From all of your former colleagues here in the school district, the staff at The Mountain Times, and all of the families you have touched over the years with your wisdom, humor and dedication, we appreciate your service and wish you the best in your future endeavors. You will not be forgotten! To those new to the district who will be starting in the fall, we welcome you with open minds, open hearts and open arms.

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they detect smoke. They have one camera near Brightwood and another one proposed near Timberline,” Thurman said.

According to PGE’s 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, “PGE continues to expand its situational awareness capabilities, including measures such as installing new remote automated weather stations and artificial intelligence-enhanced ultrahigh-definition cameras (Pano AI cameras) to automatically notify PGE and its Public Safety Partners when they detect a fire, in real time. PGE will continue to invest in mitigations to reduce wildfire risk throughout our system.”

As of 2022, PGE had deployed 22 Pano AI cameras across 10 High Fire Risk Zones (HFRZs) — the Highway 26 Corridor between Sandy and Government Camp is one of

them — and plans to install an additional 15 cameras in 2023.

Prepare for Wildfire

Regular readers of this column know that I’ve written about how to create a defensible space around your home or business. A defensible space not only helps protect your home during a wildfire, it also gives firefighters a better chance of saving your house or building.

Back in the May 2020 edition, I urged you to start by performing regular cleaning and maintenance on the house itself, especially when dry weather is in the offing. For example, clean debris from gutters, roof valleys, behind chimneys and along walls. This spring I filled a five-gallon bucket with fir needles and other debris from just 15 feet of gutter. Imaging an ember falling on this fuel when dry. This is just one of the steps you can take. Do it now — when a wildfire approaches,

it’s too late.

Websites such as the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise.org offer a wealth of information on preparing your house and property for wildfire. Hoodland Fire District also has information and a helpful video on creating a defensible space around your home: hoodlandfire.us.

Ready, Set, Go!

Even with the best mitigation plan and home-protection measures, wildfires are still a threat. Knowing what to do if a wildfire is in our area is crucial. You may recall that in 2020 there were Level 1 (Be Ready) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation alerts in our area, and Level 3 (Go Now!) in the Estacada area as the Riverside Fire approached.

The graphic accompanying this article, from the Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management, summarizes the three levels. See wildfire. oregon.gov for more details

and information on developing an emergency plan, an evacuation checklist, and a family communication plan that designates an out-ofarea contact, a family meeting place outside of the hazard area and how you’ll contact each other if you are separated during an emergency. Assembling a “go bag” or “go kit” with essential supplies for your health, safety and identification is an important step.

Years ago at Mt. Hood Community College, I showed my wildland fire students a video taken as a wildfire approached a home in southern Oregon. The homeowners had created a defensible space and had large water tanks, pumps and hoses for battling the flames, but they didn’t have a go bag, emergency

plan or an evacuation checklist. As the fire drew near, the video shows a woman running through the house in a panic, grabbing things she wanted to save — family photos, an antique chair — while a firefighter urges everyone to evacuate immediately. “GET OUT! GO NOW!” he yelled. It was a close call. The family survived, but the house and its contents did not.

Assemble your go bag. Write your emergency plan and evacuation checklist. Do it now, before it’s too late. Have a burning question about wildfire? Have a paper bag clip life hack? Let me know. Email me at SWilent@ gmail.com.