Mountain Times Oregon - June 2023

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Mt. Hood Baking Co. Debut a Sold Out Success

By Ty Walker

For the Mountain Times

The Mt. Hood Baking Company was welcomed with open arms into the Welches business community on opening weekend May 6-7. The bakery’s debut was a real hit for customers with a taste for delicious sandwiches and fresh-baked bread.

“It was awesome,” owner Susan McWilliam said of the grand opening event. “We completely sold out both days.”It was really wonderful. Cool people and a great community.”

McWilliam, who co-owns the business with her wife Jessie Hawkins, has found a niche on the mountain. A former owner and chef at Redwood Restaurant in Portland, McWilliam brings more than a decade of cooking experience to the table.

Her culinary skills landed her an appearance as a contestant on the Food Network TV show “Chopped.” She didn’t win but she made a big

impression.

Cooking is only one of her talents. A singer-songwriter who plays piano and guitar, she grew up in Mexico City and spent time in New York and Los Angeles pursuing music as a career. When music didn’t pay the bills she always had cooking to fall back on. She set her piano and guitar aside to focus on her business full-time.

Mt. Hood Baking Company is as warm and inviting as its aromatic breads. The quaint eatery has wooden floors and black ceiling fans. Inside

seating is provided by five cozy tables and three roughly-hewn large benches that complement the rugged motif outside on the patio.

The bread selection is irresistible. You can just smell the goodness wafting from the oven. Sourdough, baguettes, ciabatta, bruschetta. They have it all. If meats like ham, turkey or chicken salad aren’t your thing, try a veggie sandwich on their hearty multigrain bread with seeds. And don’t forget to top it off with a decadent pastry or two.

McWilliam and Hawkins, a school-

teacher, commute to work from their home in Sandy and employ only a parttime pastry chef besides themselves. They expect to expand the days they are open to Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when school goes on summer vacation.

Mt. Hood Baking Company is located at 24525 E. Welches Road in Welches. You can reach them by phone at 503322-6623. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Their website is under construction at mthoodbakingcompany.com.

Meets Zigzag’s New US Forest Service Ranger

By Ty Walker

For the Mountain Times

There aren’t too many people who can say they make a living doing what they love. Nicholas Seibel can. And does.

The new Zigzag National Forest District ranger gets to spend his days working in the great outdoors. On Mt. Hood. The mountain he loves.

“My passion in life is the outdoors and in nature,” Seibel said. “That got me looking into opportunities in the forest service after I retired from the military.”

His enthusiasm for the next chapter in his life is transparent. After 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, the active 43-year-old was ready for a new challenge.

In the Mt. Hood National Forest he has found a new career that matches his skill set, learned on the job during humanitarian and disaster relief missions. It turns out that his proven abilities as a team builder and strong leader in the Air Force are wanted in the woods as well.

Seibel served as a combat controller in the U.S. Air Force. He deployed to combat zones seven times, providing support to both air and ground forces in numerous high-risk missions, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Beirut.

Seibel has extensive experience in emergency management, including

leading task forces during national emergencies such as hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As a member of Oregon Air National Guard, Seibel has come to know Mt. Hood well, leading and participating in search and recovery missions to locate and rescue lost or injured hikers.

Seibel began his new career at the Zigzag Forest Ranger District on May 8. The Zigzag Ranger District spans 250,000 acres on the west side of the Forest, including busy campgrounds and trails, ski areas, and summer cabins. The district also includes most of Bull Run Watershed, which provides drinking water to about a million Oregonians.

“We’re just getting ready for the summer season,” Seibel said. “With the amount of snow that we’ve had this year, it’s putting our backs against the wall getting the campsites ready so people can recreate.”

Seibel manages a staff of about 50 employees, half of whom are seasonal workers of all ages. He has spent much of his first weeks on the job getting to know his staff as well as other leaders in the Mt. Hood community.

He recently attended a wildland fire prevention and preparation conference hosted by Timberline Lodge that reportedly drew 250 representatives of local fire districts, forest rangers and businesses.

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Mt. Hood Baking Co. Sourdough

Mountain Profile June: Ben Kolibaba

17 years – just realized

If you were not brought here as a child, what brought Originally from the Clackamas area but I was working in Yellowstone National Park and accepted a Sous Chef position at The Resort at The Mountain. Moved back to be closer to family.

Store Manager at Timberline Meat in Sous Chef/Executive Chef at The Sous Chef at Mammoth Hot Springs and Lake Hotel in Chef de Partie at Multnomah Athletic Club

RAD! If you know you

Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey, Anything from Taylor Sheridan, Breaking Bad, Suites, Game of Thrones

The Deschutes Railroad War

Any and all! Depends on my Tapas, seafood, pastas, bbq pretty much everything but if I had to choose one it would be TACOS! Watching my daughters play sports, traveling

If offered a dream vacation, where would you go and Christmas Island to fly fish for Giant Trevally

My two daughters, Addison and Hayden

Sitting next to a campfire with my Grandpa at his friend’s house in Ninilchik, Alaska. We were eating the fresh halibut we caught and razor clams that we dug while watching moose graze in the yard. My wife and I driving down one-way streets in the wrong direction trying to navigate our way out of San Jose, Costa Rica with a map (before google!). We were a hot mess!

My sister so our family could see

When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read: Golf Digest and

Favorite part of The Mountain Times: Mt Profile!

My daughter getting autographs from multiple

Meet the Athlete SHS Junior to State Championship

Track Club, has taken Marak under his wing to provide additional guidance and training in a club setting.

“It’s helped a ton being able to go there year-round and work on my technique, especially towards the end of the season with bigger meets and invites, and now districts and state,” he said.

Pushing himself constantly to improve his throwing is no small feat, and certainly one that requires a team backing Marak up.

“My mom throwing in college has pushed me to work towards a college scholarship. And my coach Mackensie Wallen throwing at Concordia, and Scott Skipper at Oregon State, has been a huge inspiration.”

By Ty Tilden

For the Mountain Times

The thrill of the discus cutting through the hair, flying across the field. The sound of muffled crowds’ cheers fighting the wind for volume. For Sandy High School junior Lander Marak, this feeling has become second nature. Throwing since the sixth grade, his mother was a collegiate thrower, so it’s a given that he has the essence of the sport flowing through his blood.

Marak is ranked first in the Mount Hood Conference for discus and second for shot put. Because of his rank, he was invited to participate in the state track and field championships held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon on May 26 and 27.

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Topping his peers in athleticism is a lot of pressure, especially for someone participating in the sport since the formative middle school years.

“There is a lot of pressure, but what’s helped me a lot is having coaches that have been in that same atmosphere. They are experienced and they know their bodies really well as athletes,” Marak said.

“Sometimes if you have a coach that doesn’t have the experience, they’ll continue to push you until you can’t do it anymore.”

While Marak attributes much of his success to the coaching he receives from the school track and field team, his training extends beyond the high school grounds. Scott Skipper, of the Super Thrower

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Jeff Michael

OREGON TRAIL SCHOOL DIRECTOR

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Jeffrey Grandi

WOODLAND FIRE DIRECTOR, POSITION 1

Choice:

John W. Drake Jr. / Votes Cast: 460 / Total: 56.86%

Jacob Rackley / Votes Cast: 349 / Total: 43.14%

HOODLAND FIRE DIRECTOR, POSITION 2

Votes Cast: 630

Total: 100.00%

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Finding confidence in himself has played a pivotal role in Marak’s success, but there’s a lot more on the line at state.

“I want to bring a good name to my club, to the school. I just really feel like I have a chance to get recognition for myself but also for our coaches and our school and my club,” he said.

Returning to Hayward Field presents an exciting opportunity for Marak, who aims to set a new personal record and secure a prominent position statewide.

“It’s all about the balance — challenging myself while maintaining the energy to perform,” Marak shared. Striking a harmonious equilibrium between the thrill of the sport and the fierce competition is what keeps Marak going.

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GOVERNMENT CAMP SANITARY DIRECTOR, POSITION 3

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Ulla Brunette

GOVERNMENT CAMP ROAD COMMISSIONER, POSITION 3

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Lander Marak on the left and SHS senior Sydney Brewster on the right with their respective awards in discus and shot put after the Mt. Hood Conference district meet.

By Cathy McQueeney For The Mountain Times

Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive annual which threatens streams and rivers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is a Class B invasive weed in Oregon. This means that it is a weed of economic importance. It is also regionally abundant but may have limited distribution in some counties. Policeman’s helmet has been identified and treated in Clackamas County, so please be on the lookout for it.

Native to India, this showy purple-flowered invasive weed was originally introduced as an ornamental plant. It is highly invasive and forms dense patches wherever it occurs. Look for it in ditches, wetlands and along waterways.

How Can I Identify Policeman’s Helmet?

Also known as jewelweed or Himalayan balsam, policeman’s helmet grows quickly and produces attractive purple, pink or white flowers. It naturalized quickly in the Pacific Northwest and now dominates streamside vegetation in many areas.

This aggressive invasive germinates in early spring and can grow up to ten feet tall. The large, upright, reddish stems are hollow and topped with dangling, tubular flowers in showy clusters. Leaves are oblong with serrated edges and

a reddish tint.

Why Should I Care About Policeman’s Helmet?

Did we mention that it is aggressive? A single plant can produce up to 800 seeds. These seeds are easily carried downstream in flowing water to start a new infestation. Mature seed pods can propel seeds up to 20 feet away! New plants displace native vegetation along stream sides by forming tall, dense stands. These stands shade out competition from other, more beneficial plants.

This aggressive nature leads to a negative impact on our streams and rivers. When the plant dies back in the fall, it leaves streamside soil exposed and unprotected. This causes increased streambank erosion and decreased water quality when water levels in our streams rise in the winter. Additionally, the soil from the exposed banks is deposited on the stream beds, smothering fish eggs and degrading the habitat for other aquatic animals.

How Can I Control It?

Luckily, this invasive weed has a shallow root system and grows in moist soil. Pull it easily by hand, but be sure to remove the entire root! Pulled plants may be composted on-

site if flowers have not fully formed. Any flowers and immature seed heads should be removed, bagged and placed in the municipal waste.

Do not pull or move through areas infested with policeman’s helmet when the seed heads are popping! Check and clean clothes, pets, equipment and vehicles to prevent the spread of this invasive weed.

Report Invasive Weeds!

Have you noticed the invasive policeman’s helmet in your area? If so, please report your sightings to the District’s WeedWise program by giving them a call at 503-210-6000. You may also submit your information online to oregoninvasiveshotline.org. Your help will provide early detection information to the experts working to stop the next invasion before it starts! Thank you for your help in identifying and reporting locations of invasive weeds in our community!

Photo by S. Leininger

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MHCC Offers Auto Service Class

It’s a typical rainy, dreary Portland night and you’re left with a flat tire in torrential rain after hitting a pothole on Interstate 84. You could sit there and wait for AAA or a good Samaritan to help. But doesn’t it sound so much nicer to be able to quickly change your tire yourself for free as opposed to frantically searching Google for the nearest roadside assistance shop, waiting an hour or longer for them to arrive, and then paying upwards of $100 for their help?

Learning the basics of auto maintenance can be a valuable skill for anyone, but it’s a topic that many people go their whole lives without learning. That’s why Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) Auto Service and Maintenance community education class is gaining popularity among locals who want to take control of their vehicle’s upkeep. In this two-day, hands-on course, students not only learn how to change a flat tire and jumpstart a dead battery but also gain the confidence to tackle a variety of other maintenance tasks and become more familiar with their vehicles. With a focus on safety and practical skills, this class is empowering students to be more self-sufficient and save money on expensive repairs.

The savings don’t end there. According to “Mechanic Advisor,” the average auto mechanic marks up the cost of car parts

anywhere from 25-50% and then charges service fees on top of that. You could be saving yourself money every time you need to change a tire, change your air filter, or jumpstart a dead battery by performing these basic maintenance tasks yourself through knowledge acquired in our Auto Service and Maintenance class.

Director of Workforce, Apprenticeship and Community Education Dawn Loomis saw the need for this class while attending driver’s ed with her son when she realized that there wasn’t a local class for community members to learn these helpful skills. Loomis then partnered with experienced mechanic Robert Cruikshank to develop this invaluable course. Cruikshank worked as a maintenance technician for General Motors dealerships for more than 40 years before joining MHCC’s Automotive Technology program as a mentor.

“The class covers very basic car maintenance skills that any new or inexperienced driver would find helpful,” said Cruikshank.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to keep their car safe and functional for as long as possible and is open to all community members. Students can enjoy hands-on learning with their own vehicles or with the vehicles available to work on in MHCC’s state-of-the-art auto-

motive lab.

Students will learn how to change a tire, use a car jack, jump a car battery, check fluid levels, read maintenance menus, identify the parts of a car, and more. In doing so, students will also save themselves unnecessary stress and hundreds of dollars by having the knowledge to successfully solve common car problems.

Although the course is a relatively new offering at MHCC, several attendees reported having a very positive experience. Here are just two of the positive remarks left on anonymous student evaluations:

“Very grateful for this class. I feel less fearful and more empowered about my car’s basic functions. The hands-on practice was especially helpful.”

“Create a Part 2 to this course; I want to learn more!”

Whether you’re a new driver or someone who wants to become more self-sufficient, MHCC’s Auto Service and Maintenance class provides community members the opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their vehicle’s upkeep and extend the life of their vehicle through high-quality maintenance practices.

To apply for this class visit the MHCC Community Education website at https://learn. mhcc.edu/modules/ and navigate to the Home, Garden & Family course catalog.

Seibel said the gathering gave him an excellent opportunity to introduce himself to the community.

Seibel lives in West Linn with his wife, son, and their three dogs. The Seibel family enjoys spending time together in the great outdoors, and they frequently explore Mt. Hood skiing, hiking and camping. Not to mention going 4-wheeling off-road on one of the many trails the mountain has to offer.

“As someone who has always had a deep love and appreciation for the outdoors, I am thrilled to join the Zigzag Ranger District and Mt. Hood community,” said Seibel. “The opportunity to be a part of a team that stewards the natural

beauty of this stunning mountainous region while supporting outdoor recreation is inspiring and fulfilling.”

Seibel succeeds previous District Ranger Bill Westbrook, who retired in late winter after 16 years in Zigzag.

Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor Meta Loftsgaarden speaks highly of Seibel.

“Zigzag Ranger District is receiving national attention and investment for Forest Service priorities,” Loftsgaarden said. “Nick has a wealth of experience leading and collaborating with teams during complex projects. He’s the right person to help lead the implementation of these key priorities for both the Forest and our communities.”

home's survival of a wildfire by limiting the amount building materials and construction maintenance in the three home ignition zones.

Hoodland Fire District Residents, Hoodland Fire chipping services for residents.

facing the road with no more than roadway, but not impeding any machinery that are rejected

Fire Focus

Meet Scott Kline - HFD Fire Marshal Chipping Services Program

Residents can increase the chance of their home’s survival of a wildfire by limiting the amount of flammable vegetation, choosing fire-resistant building materials and construction techniques, along with periodic exterior maintenance in the three home ignition zones.

small diameter logs and brush (cut away from greater than 6 inches made materials else that grows gravel, or rocks screws, materials

To ease the burden of debris removal for Hoodland Fire District Residents, Hoodland Fire District #74 is offering a program to fund chipping services for residents.

PILE GUIDELINES

• Piles must be stacked with the cut ends facing the road

• Piles must be no larger than 5’ x 5’ x 5’ with no more than 5 piles per property

• Piles must be within 5 feet of the public roadway, but not touching the road in drainage ditches or impeding any traffic

tative and subject to change) tative and subject to change) entative and subject to change)

• Piles that are created using heavy machinery that are very difficult to pull apart to chip will be rejected

MATERIAL GUIDELINES

Hoodland Fire District resident and are interested in request form on the HFD website program

Accepted materials include trees, tree branches, small diameter logs and brush (cut away from root mass)

The following restrictions apply:

• No logs or branches with a diameter greater than 6 inches

• No construction, building, or other man-made materials

• No lumber, fence posts, or signs

• No roots, root wads, stumps, or anything else that grows below the soil

• No materials that contain dirt, sand, gravel, or rocks

• No material that contains any metal (nails, screws, fencing) string, or other man-made materials

Each area will have a dedicated chipping day (dates are subject to change)

• Brightwood - June 28, 2023

• Welches - June 29, 2023

• Rhododendron - June 30, 2023

SIGN UPS ARE REQUIRED: If you are a Hoodland Fire District resident and are interested in taking advantage of this program fill out the request form on the HFD website https://www.hoodlandfire.us/chipping-services-program

By Ty Walker

For the Mountain Times

When he was a teenager growing up in Cedar Mill, Scott Kline was an avid skier. On one of his many trips to Mount Hood to compete in alpine events, he made a stop at the Government Camp Post Office.

It was there that he saw a flier seeking volunteers to help fight fires on the mountain he loved to race down. That has led to a 38-year career as a firefighter, starting in 1984 as a volunteer and joining as a full-fledged staff member in 2004.

He traded in his ski poles for a firehose.

“I used to race all the alpine events,” Kline said. “Downhill, slalom, the giant slalom and super-G.”

Today he is a deputy chief, fire marshal and paramedic at Hoodland Fire District No. 74 in Welches, where he also resides. The district is in charge of protecting 45 square miles of mostly dense forestland from Sandy to Mount Hood.

“Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a major concern,”

Kline said. “We have to have lots of volunteers.”

The district relies heavily on volunteers. There are only 9 paid full-time staff members with the rest of the 32-person roster volunteering their services.

These days, Kline is helping property owners prepare for the fire season, which runs from June to November. Home owners are encouraged to keep a safe distance between their house and flammable material that could fuel a fire. The threat of fire is great in such dense wildland areas as the Hoodland Fire District.

As fire marshal, Kline performs fire investigations and fire inspections. He also serves as public information officer for the district, providing information to the media and giving fire safety talks at local schools.

Kline, a certified paramedic, estimated that the district gets about 130 calls a week. Most are for medical emergency services. In fact, about 80 percent are medical and not fire-related.

As for fires, he said Hoodland responds to about 8 to 10 calls a year. A low number considering that the district averages around 1,050 total calls for emergency services per year.

When he’s not busy helping protect the mountain he skied down as a youth, Kline maintains an active lifestyle. He counts fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle among his favorite pastimes. Not to mention he still hits the slopes when the conditions are right. Kline, 57, and his wife live in Welches. They have two grown daughters and four grandchildren.

Deputy chief, fire marshal and paramedic Scott Kline on the job

Fire Focus Weekend Wildfire Warriors — Immediate Zone

Summer is fast approaching and with the prediction of drought conditions, many of us are a little uneasy about the possibility of wildfire. Now is the time to put that nervous energy to work in making our properties more fire-resistant and making plans to keep ourselves, our family and our pets or livestock safe.

There are many things we can do to achieve wildfire preparedness, but it can become overwhelming. That is why the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District recommends undertaking this challenge in bite-sized chunks. For the next few weeks, we will share with you tasks that can make your home and property more fire-resistant.

According to Firewise USA and the National Fire Protection Association, we should look at our property in three separate zones. The immediate zone (0 to 5 feet from your home) is the first zone to tackle this weekend.

Get your family involved and start on this list:

Remove dead leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other flam-

mable materials from your roof, gutters, under decks or porches, and in nooks and crannies around your home.

Prune any tree branches away from your roof.

Clean your vents and screened areas below decks and porches. Make sure the screens are wire with 1/8-inch mesh. This size will reduce the chance of embers entering your attic or getting under your home.

Enclose your eaves or screen with 1/8-inch wire mesh to prevent embers from entering your home through vents.

Inspect shingles or roof tiles. Replace missing or secure loose pieces to keep embers from getting under this layer. Also, cover the ends of tiles with bird stops or cement to prevent ember access.

Repair or replace damaged or loose window screens and any broken windows.

Move construction material, trash, and wood piles at least 30 feet from your home and outbuildings.

If you have dead or dried plants, weeds, or grass within five feet of your home or out-

buildings, remove them. If you allow your lawn to go dormant in the summer, mow it short. Always dispose of branches, leaves, pine needles, and grass clippings to reduce fuel for wildfire.

Just a side note, if you use an organic mulch or landscape bark near your home, keep it moist so embers cannot ignite the material. Another option is to consider non-flammable options like shells or rock.

We thank Firewise USA and the National Fire Protection Association for this timely and useful information.

Next week we will look at the Intermediate Zone for the tasks we need to tackle.

For additional informa tion on wildfire preparedness, check out the OSU Cooperative Extension webinar series Fire Aware. Be Prepared. Wildfire Wednesdays. This webinar series has been recorded so you may view an episode at your convenience.

(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/fire-program/online-webinar-guide for print.

Free Government Camp Firewise Fuel Reduction

Please find below two opportunities for FREE work to remove debris from your property and decrease your fire risk:

1) Those who already had work done:

You can be reimbursed for some of the costs incurred for clearing your property if you mail receipts by June 8, 2023. Be sure to include your name, your Government Camp property address and the address where you want reimbursement checks mailed.

Submit reimbursement requests to Scott Kline by June 8, 2023.

Scott C. Kline, Division Chief/ Fire Marshal Hoodland Fire District #74 69634 E. Highway 26 Welches, Oregon 97067 Office: 503-622-3256 Mobile: 503-459-1528 scottkline@

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2) Those who need work done: We have a unique opportunity to reduce the likelihood that our homes or recreational properties will be burned by removing underbrush, branches and small trees that can ignite buildings. In June, Ant Farm crews are ready to cut, remove and chip small trees and fuels around your property at no cost to homeowners.

To benefit from this important support, please request services via the Ant Farm using their website https:// antfarmyouthservices.com/ fuel-reduction-survey/. This online request will allow staff to begin assessing your property in May and early June so you can take action to complete treatments in June.

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Hello, readers.

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Nelson, and I am the proud new publisher of The Mountain Times newspaper. I have lived in Oregon my entire life. I have been married to my wife for 25 years, and we have two children, four dogs and three cats. For 23 years, I have been operating a publishing business called Active Media.

When I was around 10 years old, two things happened in my life that, although I did not know it at the time, set me on the path to get me where I am today. The first was the TV show “Bewitched.” For those of you who remember, the husband of the main character worked at an advertising agency. I thought that looked like a cool job to have. Second was my choice of employment, as I delivered newspapers on my bike three times a week and sold newspaper subscriptions, door to door. Fast forward to the year 2000 when I started my company and began creating local community magazines. The company has grown to now serve more than 50 communities in the Oregon and Southwest Washington area. When the opportunity came about to purchase The Mountain Times, I jumped in with both feet.

Being from outside the area and owning a publishing business that operates in many different communities, I was initially met with concern from many on the mountain. Folks had questions: Is this an outsider from a big conglomerate who will come in and change everything we love about the paper? Is he looking just to profit from the revenue and steal the soul of what we have come to love and expect from our monthly publication?

To sum up a quick answer: NO! I was prepared for the trepidation because I knew that it would be what I would ask if the roles were reversed, and I had gotten a sense from Garth that folks here on

the Mountain were passionate about their community newspaper. I am infatuated with how local communities connect, and I love to learn what makes each area unique. I find immense value in keeping this publication as local as can be and vow to you that your local paper will be just that: your local paper.

I’ve been fortunate to have a guiding hand from Garth with the transition, but I must say we could not have done this without the help of Peggy Wallace. She has been instrumental in introducing me to so many really cool people and answering my multitude of questions about everything paper and Mountain related.

My goal moving forward is to take what previous publishers have created and expand our coverage to include more local stories, features, photos and events. We have expanded this issue to 32 pages — from 28 in May — and have switched to a full-color format on every page. It is my sincere wish that you not only thoroughly enjoy this issue, but you look forward to each future issue as much as I am.

Let me know what you think. Email me matt@mountaintimesoregon.com.

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.

Now that 10 days have passed since a handful of state senators have gone AWOL to prevent a quorum for senate votes on bills important to Oregonians, the consequences of Measure 113, passed by voters in 2022, should automatically take effect. Enshrined as an amendment to Oregon’s Constitution, this measure disqualifies Senators Daniel Bonham, Dennis Linthicum, and Brian Boquist from running for office in their next term. They have effectively chosen to end their political careers over a parliamentary stunt to bring the legislature to a grinding halt, thus preventing passage of bills they find objectionable. Senator Wagner and the Democratic leadership should not cave into their demands or use the will of the voters as a bargaining chip to get these wayward senators to give them their quorum. Otherwise, this Constitutional amendment will have no teeth. It is important that the Democrats take the long view of preventing this kind of walk-out in the future by letting Measure 113’s consequences play out. State legislators are elected to be present and vote their conscience on bills that are placed before them, not to hide out in fear of being on the losing side.

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Bears

It’s bear season on the mountain and time to put away bird feeders. They’ll do well on their own in summer. And it’s time to keep garbage indoors until the day of pick up.

Here’s a suggestion for the rentals: Could the house cleaners negotiate an extra trip to set it out on the day of pick up instead of day(s) earlier? we really don’t want bears habituated to garbage nor do we want trash all over the street.

BearWise.org is a reference.

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Inside Salem OpiniOn

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

By Jeff Helfrich House District 52 Representative Budget

conversations are ramping up as we get closer to the session’s end. The recent revenue forecast was great news for taxpayers and budget writers alike. If projections hold, Oregon taxpayers will receive a $5.5 billion kicker, the largest kicker refund in Oregon history.

It’s hard to say what that means exactly for you, but earlier this year, when economists estimated a $3.9 billion kicker, Oregonians with an income of $33,000-$58,000 could receive about $820 back.

This revenue forecast means that legislators also have more money to invest in critical needs around the state. Budgets reflect priorities, and we must prioritize education, public safety and housing.

I am proud to help introduce HB 3627, a bill to fully fund our schools to the tune of $10.4 billion. District leaders and teachers have told the Legislature they need at least $10.3

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

503.326.7525

billion to maintain the current service level. Yet the Governor’s Recommended Budget only asked for $9.9 billion, and Legislative Democrats have offered $10.1 billion. It’s time to give our students and teachers what they need!

You may have heard about the resignation of the Oregon Secretary of State last month. It came to light through media reports that Fagan had a side hustle (making $10,000 per month, plus a $30,000 bonus for each business license that she helped secure outside of Oregon) for a marijuana company named La Mota.

The owners of the troubled cannabis shop also had given Fagan $45,000 in campaign contributions while owing millions in unpaid taxes. We now know the owners of La Mota also owned a business that was caught in 2018 for diverting marijuana to the black market.

All of this raised serious ethical concerns that she was using her position as Oregon’s Secretary of State for personal

gain by acting as La Mota’s lobbyist.

Oregonians’ trust in our public institutions is paramount. We must make real reforms and establish checks and balances to restore confidence following this scandal.

That is why I am sponsoring House Joint Resolution 16. It would ask voters next election if they want the Legislature to have impeachment power over statewide elected officials. Impeachment acts as a deterrent to corrupt behavior among our elected officials. Oregon is the only state in the nation that does not have a process for impeachment.

In these pages, I have written quite a bit about our legislative efforts on the Joint Transportation Committee to pass funding for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project. In the last committee meeting before the deadline, the Committee Chairs did not take up any funding bills, killing the effort in its current form.

It’s extremely disappointing to see this fail when we had a

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bipartisan consensus bill on the table. We had a chance to show the federal government we were serious about the dangerous and outdated bridge. The longer we wait, the more taxpayers will pay for the project, and the higher risk of missing out on once-in-a-generation federal funding.

Fortunately, I do still believe there is a chance to pass funding of some kind in the regular budgeting process. However, the current plan would rob the funding stream that invests in rural area transportation projects. I cannot support a proposal that steals infrastructure investment money from our community. The bipartisan bill would have protected this funding.

By the time you read this column, I expect the House will have passed Senate Bill 599. I joined with Senator Elizabeth Steiner (D-Portland) to advocate for this bill requiring landlords to allow tenants to use the home to run an in-home

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childcare center, provided the state licenses the childcare provider. I believe this will be a step in the right direction to help alleviate many parents’ struggles when trying to find childcare.

I also expect the House to have passed Senate Bill 1069. As the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness, I sponsored this bill to allow landlords and tenants to communicate by email if both parties agree to do so. Communicating exclusively by mail is expensive, time-consuming and ineffective. It’s time we allowed our tenants and landlords to communicate electronically.

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.

COUNTY SHERIFF

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

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

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)

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

U.S. SENATOR / Jeff Merkley (D)

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

Living Among the Wild

By Amber Ford For The Mountain Times

As temperatures begin to rise and the snowpack begins to melt, it will soon be time for wildlife that has been in hibernation for the last several months to begin to make their way into the community. In recent years, bear sightings throughout the Mt. Hood Villages have been increasing, and according to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) District Wildlife Biologist, Dave Keiter, there could be several reasons for such incidents.

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“If recreation activities have recently increased in the area, that could be bringing bears and humans into contact more often. Increased bear activity could also be motivated by increased access to human resources (birdfeeders, garbage, etc.); or if human food sources are available to bears, bears may more commonly enter areas inhabited by humans. Similarly, in years in which natural food sources are lacking, like when berries are scarce, bears may rely more heavily on other food sources and come into contact with humans more frequently while searching for them,” Keiter said.

According to Keiter, black bears are the only species of bear that call Oregon home and can range in color and size.

“In Oregon, we only have one species of bear, the American black bear. However, black bears vary in color and can be black, brown, cinnamon, or blond. On the western side of

the Cascades, previous studies suggest most bears are black, while on the eastern side, the majority of black bears are colors other than black,” Keiter said. Keiter went on to say that the average female black bear can weigh 125-200 lbs while a male can weigh 200-250 lbs.

While bear attacks in Oregon are rare and no fatalities have been reported to ODFW in recent years, it is still possible to have a close encounter.

According to Keiter, the most recent bear attack in the Mt. Hood area occurred in Sandy, Oregon in 2008 when a resident stepped on to her porch to find a bear feeding on her trash. The bear proceeded to swipe at the resident, causing non-life threatening injuries.

To prevent such incidents from occurring, Keiter has several suggestions for community members living among bears. “The best way to reduce the chance of a bear encounter is to appropriately secure or remove attractants. Bears are often afraid of humans and will generally avoid buildings and human-inhabited areas if they are not able to access food. We recommend that people:

1. never feed or approach bears;

2. secure food, garbage, and recycling;

3). remove bird feeders when bears are active;

4. never leave pet food outdoors;

5. clean and store grills; and 6. alert neighbors to bear activity.

Following these steps should dramatically reduce the chance of interacting with a bear. We also recommend that when recreating in areas that bears may inhabit, people should travel in groups and make noise, particularly around sunrise and sunset,” Keiter said.

Keiter also had some suggestions when approaching the topic of wildlife to nonresidents

who vacation in the Mt. Hood area, specifically to homeowners who rent their homes to out of town visitors. “If you are renting out your house, please ensure that your renters follow all necessary precautions to prevent bears from accessing human food. In particular, if there will be time between renters leaving and trash being collected, make sure that renters store trash and recycling in a secure receptacle, such as a bear-proof trash bin or a dumpster with a metal bar to lock the lid. Irresponsible behavior that results in a bear associating humans with food could put the bear, pets and humans at risk,” Keiter said.

Bears are not the only large animal to call Oregon home. In 2020, ODFW estimated approximately 6,600 cougars dwelling within Oregon borders. While cougar attacks (like bear attacks) are rare, in 2018 a Gresham woman was killed by a cougar while hiking the popular Hunchback Trail in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Keiter acknowledges the responsibility residents have to maintain a healthy coexistence with resident wildlife. “We are incredibly lucky to live in a state with such a diverse and abundant wildlife community. It’s our responsibility to ensure that these animals remain on the landscape for future generations to appreciate, and to accomplish that we must find ways to coexist with wildlife. The best thing we can do for our local wildlife is change our behaviors in ways that set animals up for success and reduce the chance of negative or dangerous interactions with humans,” Keiter said.

Photo by Amber Ford

County Grants Available for Failing Septic Systems

There are plenty of longterm residents who are in older homes with older utilities. Old septic systems that are wearing out or leaking become a health and water quality concern. This is especially true when the home is along a river or stream, such as the Sandy and Zigzag Rivers.

Help to repair or replace those failing septic systems is available. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has a new septic repair grant. This grant program is a welcome addition to our existing zero-interest loan program that continues to be an option for all residents of Clackamas County. With both programs in place, we can assist more people.

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District received this grant to help lower-income residents of Clackamas County repair or replace their septic system or connect to existing sewer lines. In the process, water quality is protected, even if the property is not directly on a waterway. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality awarded the grant to the District with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The septic system repair grant program is available while funding lasts or through June 30, 2024. Approved homeowners have until December

31, 2026, to complete construction of the project. Eligibility is based on the property owner/ household income compared to the Federal Poverty Line. A table showing qualifications is available on our website https:// bit.ly/42Lmjxj or by contacting us at 503-210-6000.

If this grant is something that would be helpful to you and you are eligible, please complete an application that is available on our website. We will send an application by mail upon request. Then submit a bid from one of the pre-qualified contractors – that list is also on our website. If funding is available, the homeowners and District will sign a grant agreement and the project may begin.

This grant program covers required permits including a site evaluation, septic repair permit, and associated plumbing and/or electrical permits for the repair. The grant does not cover regular pumping for septic tanks or septic systems for new development.

Septic systems can last a long time with care, but they do not last forever. Tanks will wear out or drain fields need repair or replacement. This program is for homeowners who are unsure of how to afford expensive repairs to old or failing septic systems. The action of repairing or replacing septic systems directly benefits property owners but also has a

positive impact on surface and groundwater. Clean water that moves downstream benefits everyone.

For information please contact Heather Nielsen at 503210-6000, or septicrepair@ conservationdistrict.org, or by visiting our website: https://bit. ly/42Lmjxj.

Applications for county financial assitance to repair or replace failing septic systems is available.

Meet the Artist: Becky Hawley

By Amber Ford

For The Mountain Times

Living on the mountain certainly gives residents an abundant pool of hobbies to choose from. With snowboarding, skiing, hiking, mountain biking and fishing on offer, many locals find their passion in the myriad of wonders the national forest has to offer. But there is one passion that blossoms just about any time of the year that has given inspiration and joy to not just the creator, but those lucky enough to enjoy its fruits: Art.

Mt. Hood resident Becky Hawley has been an artist since the 1990s, and finds the creation of her work, as a resident of the mountain, profoundly special and inspirational. “The beauty of our Mt. Hood corridor is really something special. I love trying to capture the moods of the mountain itself, as well as the beautiful rivers and forest,” Hawley said.

Hawley has involved herself with many different forms of

art from trompe l’oeil, murals (both public and private), oil paintings and pottery. “Making tangible things is interesting and enjoyable, so I dabble: clay pottery, sculptures, ceramics, garden art from copper and stained glass, birdhouses... “At the end of the day, I like something I can hold in my hand,” Hawley said.

Hawley’s passion for art began in grade school. Taking art classes and embracing her skill, Hawley found that this new direction would become an outlet for some of the challenges she was facing. “As a dyslexic person, school was a constant struggle, so art and singing became my comfort. At 14 years old I spent the summer with an oil painting set, and when I used all the paint and canvas paper, that was the end of painting,” Hawley said.

As with any other passion or hobby, growth in the field came with its hurdles and challenges.

“I quit taking art in the 10th grade. The art teacher gave me

a bad grade on our first assignment and when I asked why, she couldn’t explain the why in a way I could understand. Most of my painting education came from watching artists on TV. Some established artists taught their techniques and I learned they were very good art teachers. Observing was only the first step and when I could, I began to practice. The more I do the more I learn,” Hawley said.

Although Hawley has experimented with a variety of art forms over the years, the pieces she sells to those who admire and desire her work are usually paintings and murals. “I’ll use various painting styles and am always exploring. Most of my inspiration comes from within and I find ways to express myself through impressionism, expressionism, abstracts, realism, or with a combination of styles,” Hawley said.

Inspiration for her work comes in many ways, but Hawley credits her neighbor, Roger Cooke, with providing an important influence and great inspiration as an artist. Hawley also views art not just as a hobby or something fun to do on the side; Hawley sees it more as a means of communication, part of a history we can all

share. “Art is a form of communication, a way to take what I envision and share it with others. Art has an impact on us, whether we recognize it or not. I marvel at color, its energy and how it can make us feel. Art’s a historical record of our life and times, of those who have gone before us,” Hawley said.

The mountain has given Hawley much to work with in terms of her pieces and the feelings they convey. Utilizing the national forest as her canvas, Hawley has many different locations she goes to when she’s ready to create her

next masterpiece. “Currently, I’m working out of a studio in Brightwood. It’s an inspiring, peaceful place. I always look forward to hiking/walking and painting outdoors during warm weather months,” Hawley said. Hawley is also a member of the Wy’east Artisans Guild, which helps promote local artists throughout the Mt. Hood corridor. Her work is available at different art shows and viewings throughout the area, and anyone interested in her work can contact Hawley at bek. hawley@gmail.com.

Becky Hawley painting at Multnomah Falls

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Welches students leave their MARK on the Mountain

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Students of MERIT

Welches Elementary & Middle Schools May 2023

Artist: Alexis Tull, 7th grade

Medium: Watercolor

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

Middle Row(left to right): Illias King-4th grade; Gideon Kaiser-4th grade; Lizzy Rose, 6th grade; Reyna Pfenning-6th grade; Mary Hoyt-5th grade; Gael Gallardo-3rd grade; Eva Sterns-4th grade; Alex Pavilionis-Vucinich-2nd grade; Leo Hernandez Bocanegra-3rd grade

Back row (left to right): Anna Donnerbert-8th grade; Blake Zook, 7th grade.

Absent student (bottom left): Cecily Black, 1st grade

Sponsored by: Dave and Regina Lythgoe

Front row(left to right): Issac Burgess-kindergarten; Oliver Ostrander-1st grade; Reese Hutchinson-1st grade; Theo Egging-1st grade; Ember Macinnis-1st grade

By Amber Ford

For The Mountain Times

With the rainy weather tapering off to the dry summer season, many Mt. Hood residents are finally making their way outside to enjoy that long awaited vitamin D. As with the change in seasons so comes the change in mood for many residents. In the last ten years several psychologists and media outlets have placed spotlights on small mountain towns (similar to the Mt. Hood Villages) with regard to depression, suicide and suicide prevention.

According to a National Geographic article published in May of 2016, in spite of the desire and the lure to living in secluded mountain towns, many states such as Montana, Colorado, Utah and Idaho have become known as the “Suicide Belt.” National Geographic sat down with experts who suggested that there are many reasons mountain

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towns experience such high rates of suicide, among them “a culture of rugged individualism, lack of access to mental health care and isolation from community.”

Mental health counselors, those aspiring and those licensed in the Mt. Hood area, are very well connected to the culture of depression and the suicide rates in the area, and are working to find ways to help those within the community. “Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse appear to be our most prevalent mental illnesses. I think our community acts as a social bubble where people can feel stuck, hopeless, and unsure of how to get out of certain patterns,” said Lizzie Miller, a Masters student at Oregon State, who is studying to complete a degree in counseling. As a resident of the Mt. Hood Villages, Miller has seen first hand how the lack of mental health care in the community can cause a

disturbing ripple effect. “Not having an accessible mental health facility in our community acts as a barrier to those who need support at their most vulnerable moments. The rise of Telehealth after 2020 has been instrumental in removing this barrier for small-town communities. However, having the option to see someone in person, who is local, is invaluable for certain individuals,” Miller said.

Licensed counselors Erika Dixon and Kimberly Holland share Miller’s sentiments when it comes to the gravity of the mental health crisis in small mountain towns such as Welches. “ In small communities, each individual has a huge impact, so when we lose someone there is a distinct ripple effect, leading to collective suffering,” Dixon said. Dixon also suggests that affordable housing and, generally, lack of housing due to the influx in vacation rentals also contributes to the depression plaguing mountain towns. “Our community’s hospitality and seasonal workers keep this community going, yet with limited access to affordable housing, the number of workers able to live

where they work is dwindling. This leads to low staff availability, which forces employees to be overworked. Couple that with a rise in disgruntled guests and visitors, and you have a recipe for stress and overload,” Dixon said.

In an effort to give support to individuals living on the mountain who are feeling the effects of life in a vacation town, Dixon and Holland have created a meet-up group to give a voice to, and an outlet for, members of our community. Mountain Mutual Support was created in October of 2022 and part of the organization’s goal is to create a space for locals to connect and to process traumatic events in a safe environment, and to share in a confidential manner what troubles them. “The abundance of loss and grieving during the last few years is what brought us together. The effects of losing close friends, the watching and hearing about community members suffering through their grief, has been so palpable an observation that we felt it was time to put our skills and passions in action to help serve our community,” Holland said.

Although meetings are confidential, Dixon and Holland have seen a wide variety of topics covered arise. Depression, suicidal thoughts, family trauma and addiction are topics they discuss, and the facilitators simultaneously provide tools with which to manage such thoughts. “Fear of judgment often drives how we choose to present ourselves in the world, and that’s when denial and unhealthy coping can show up. Asking for help is hard, especially if you’re not feeling connected with your community,” Dixon said.

Miller, Dixon and Holland want community members to know there is help for those feeling the pressures of living on the mountain. Mountain Mutual Support’s meet-up times and locations, as well as information on other mental health groups and organizations, can be found on their Instagram page.

For emergency assistance: Crisis text line, text “hello” to 741-741, Clackamas county crisis and support line: 503655-85856 and The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988.

MOUNTAIN MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP

A couple of things before I get to this month’s topic. First, a big Mountain welcome to Matthew Nelson, new owner of The Mountain Times, and his crew at Active Media Publishing Group. Matt tells me that he aims to continue publishing this column. More importantly, The MT will remain a Mountain-focused community newspaper, as it has been for more than 30 years. You may recall that Lara and I owned and operated The MT from January 2002 to June 2008. Ancient history! We wish Matt and The MT all the best.

Next: A reader responded to the question at the end of last month’s Woodsman column about sustainable forest management: What single-use product in most homes was sustainably harvested? The answer: toilet paper. Correct! So are paper towels, napkins, and facial tissues. And the absorbent fibers in personal care products such as diapers (for babies and adults) and feminine hygiene products are made from wood pulp, otherwise known as cellulose

Indigenous American Pharmacy: The Forest

growth of Doug-fir or spruce branches, harvested in spring while they’re still light green and supple. Such brews also make for enjoyable streamside hikes. So does a concoction of Doug-fir tips steeped in vodka for a couple of weeks, served on ice with a twist of lemon.

fiber — the same sort of material the pages of this and other newspapers are made from. Though some might say that harvesting trees to make these products isn’t sustainable, the vast majority of it is from sustainably managed forests.

Now to this month’s topic. When a colleague recently asked me for gift ideas for a friend in British Columbia, a friend who enjoys drinking tea, I suggested Douglas Fir Spring Tip tea from Juniper Ridge. The company says, “We harvest the Douglas Fir Spring Tip tea from the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. It’s

a stream-side hike in a cup, roofed by clean and crisp evergreen and dappled forest sun. Serve hot for a restful companion in the cold, or chilled for the perfect refreshment after a long day outside. Naturally

caffeine-free.” It’s a perfect (and sustainably harvested) gift for anyone who enjoys hiking amongst the majestic Douglas-fir trees in our area.

Some home-brewers make beer flavored with the new

Indigenous Americans in this region probably didn’t make alcoholic beverages with Doug-fir tips, but through the millennia, they learned to use a wide variety of trees, shrubs, plants, grasses, fungi, and other products of our forests — products most residents of the region today are scarcely aware of. An excellent source of information about them is one of my favorite books, “Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast,” by Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon along with a handful of contributors. For example, they write that the pitch of Douglas-fir trees was used to make a medicinal salve for wounds and skin irritations. Doug-fir wood was used to

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Devil’s club, a common shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Sandy City Council meeting City Hall, 6PM (1st Mondays)

Boring CPO meeting

7PM (1st Tuesdays)

Boring Damascus Grange Building, 27861 SE Grange Street

Hoodland Fire Board meeting

7PM (2nd Tuesdays)

Welches Main Station, 69634 E Hwy 26

Welches,

K & M Creations, 7PM - 8:30PM, 24403 E Welches Rd

K & M Creations, Teen Arts 7PM - 8:30PM, 24403 E Welches Rd

Sandy City Council meeting at City Hall City Hall, 6PM (3rd Mondays) Free Food Market

9-10AM Hoodland Lutheran Church, Welches (last Mondays)

CCC Free Dental Camp for High School Students.** June 26-30, CCC Harmony Campus, Milwaukie

K & M Creations Art Summer Day Camp, Theme: Under the Sea. (26-29)

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

CLA Soil & Water Board Meeting 4PM In-person and virtually conservationdistrict.org/calendar

Clackamas Community College Free Dental Camp for High School Students.**

June 20-23, CCC Harmony Campus, Milwaukie

Hoodland Fire Brightwood www.hoodlandfire.us

With Eric Kahillo

Chicali Cantina

Welches, 5-8 PM

Teen Arts and Crafts

8:30PM, Ages 12-15.*** Rd Suite 102, Welches

Creations, Arts and Crafts

8:30PM, Ages 12-15.*** Rd Suite 102, Welches

CLA Soil & Water Workshop 1-3:30 PM

“Soil health principles that improve farm opperations.” Free workshop.

22055 S Beavercreek Rd #1, Beavercreek

Steelhead Stalkers Band, 7-9pm

Cuban Jazz Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

CLA Soil & Water, 1-3:30 PM

“Cover crop field day.” Free workshop. Two Locations in Molalla. No cost. Register here: https://conservationdistrict.org/2023/ field-day.html

ART NIGHT:

K & M Creations, Adult Paint by Number Class

7PM - 8:30PM, Ages 16+.***

24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Hoodland Farmers Market 10AM-2PM Church on the Mountain, Welches

K & M Creations, Kid Crafts Watermelon Canvas Painting

11 - 12:30PM, Ages 6-11.***

24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Mike Skill, 7-9pm of The Romantics Indie Rock Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

ChineseDragonBoatFestival

NationalChocolateEclairDay

Bikini Drone, 7-9pm Indie Disco Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

ART NIGHT: K & M Creations, String Art Mountains

7PM - 8:30PM, Ages 16+.***

24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Deja 2, 7-9pm Rock and Roll Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

Lloyd Jones, 7-9pm Blues Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

ART NIGHT: K & M Creations, 4th of July Round Sign

7PM - 8:30PM, Ages 16+.***

24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Hoodland Farmers Market 10AM-2PM, Church on the Mountain, Welches

5K Run/Walk With Pride 9-10:30AM, Sandy Bluff Park

K & M Creations, Kid Crafts Father’s Day Card & Gift Making 11-12:30PM, Ages 6-11.*** 24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Hoodland Farmers Market 10AM-2PM, Church on the Mountain, Welches

Amanda Richards & The Good Long Whiles, 7-9PM Gothic Americana Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

GlobalGarbageManDay

Hoodland Farmers Market 10AM-2PM, Church on the Mountain, Welches

K & M Creations, Kid Crafts String art Heart 11-12:30PM, Ages 6-11.*** 24403 E Welches Rd Suite 102, Welches

Andy Coe, Galen Clark & D’Vonne Lewis 7-9pm, Jazz Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

*Denotes that the date changes each year

Fire - Chipping Day, Brightwood www.hoodlandfire.us

InternationalBodyPiercingDay

PaulBunyanDay

Hoodland Fire - Chipping Day, Welches www.hoodlandfire.us

NationalHandshakeDay* WaffleIronDay

Hoodland Fire - Chipping Day, Rhododendron www.hoodlandfire.us

The Reverb Brothers 7-9pm Swamp Rock Skywalk Bar & Grill, Zigzag

**Sign-up closes Friday, June 2, 5:00 p.m. For more information, email dentalcamp@ clackamas.edu or call 503-594-0674.

***Text or email for art class schedule or to register, 503-819-5667 kmcreationsor@gmail.com

What’s Happening At Your Hoodland And Sandy Public Libraries

Hoodland Public Library and Sandy Public Library will be closed on the following Holiday; Juneteenth - Monday, June 19

Kids Lego Club

Saturday, June 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library

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

Teen Space

Wednesday, June 7 & 21, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmGrades 6th - 12th welcome!

Rebecca Hanset rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us

Sandy Women’s Book Club

Thursday, June 8, 6:00 pm

“Digging to America” by Anne Tyler

Teen Makerspace starts

SUMMER READING STARTS

June 1 - August 31

Summer reading for all ages starts on June 1st! 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.

AUTHOR TALK

“Seeing Autism”by Barbara Avila, M.S.Z

Thursday, June 1, 6:00 pm

Sandy Community Library info: mhouck@ci.sandy.or.us

TAKE & MAKE

Kids -Straw Mobile

June 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 -Wreck this Journal

June 1st

Wreck This Journal is an activity inspired by artist and author Keri Smith. In this kit you will wreck your journal using narrative prompts, craft supplies, scissors, glue, and your imagination. Take and make kits available starting June 1st while supplies last.

Adults -Bits & Bobs Box

June 15

This useful little felt box could be just the place to keep your small desk items handy - you’ll be surprised how quickly it becomes filled with all those bits and bobs! Take and make kits available starting June 15 until supplies last.

Digital Book Club

Thursday, June 1, 7:00 pm via Zoom

“Run Rose Run”

by James Patterson & Dolly Parton

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

Sandy Men’s Book Club

Monday, June 5, 7:00 pm

“Long Range” - C.J. Box

Sandy Library Community Room.

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

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

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

Run with Pride

Saturday, June 10

Sandy Bluff Park - 36801 Goldenrain St.

9:00 am - 5k run 9:10 am - 5k walk

5K FUNDRAISER Proceeds Benefit: Students Advocating for Equality

Register at cityofsandy.activityreg.com

Register online Cost $15

Register Day of Cost $20

Show your PRIDE and support Sandy High School students. Walk or run with us on Saturday, June 10.

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sandy Community Center.

39250 Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055

Info: 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.

Kids Club - Sandy

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

1st Tuesday - Art Club

2nd Tuesday - LEGO

3rd Tuesday Art Club

Teen

Tie Dye at the Library!

Wednesday, June 14, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Sandy Public Library

Join us on Wednesday, June 14 for Teen Tie-Dye at Sandy Public Library, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This event is a drop-in program for teens in grades 6th - 12th.

info: Rebecca Hanset rhanset@ci.sandy. or.us

Hoodland Book Club

Tuesday, June 20, 4:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library

“Project Hail Mary “ by Andy Weir

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

Longest Day Parkway

Thursday, June 22 between 6:30-8:00 pm

Starts and ends at Bornstedt Park

The Library will be at the Longest Day Parkway with games and reading logs for Summer Reading.

4th Tuesday - STEM

Appropriate for Kids ages 6-12Info: Monica Smith msmith@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

Hoodland Public Library

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

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.

For More Information

Hoodland Public Library 24525 E. Welches Rd. Welches, OR. 97067

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

Sandy Public Library 38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055.

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

Hoodland Women’s Club

With the 19th annual Hoodland’s Women Club Benefit Golf Tournament and Auction rapidly approaching, we caught up with two scholarship recipients from last year’s event. Sam Butler and Gracelyn Thompson both graduated from Sandy High School in the spring of 2022.

Butler recently transferred to Portland State University where he’s pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in Urban and Public Affairs. “Most of the scholarship money went to housing for me,” Butler shares. “The scholarship really helped me have a sense of security and some confidence as I explored my options for college

and eventually settled on my current path.”

Attending Mt. Hood Community College, Thompson is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. “The scholarship money has helped me exceedingly through the computer I was able to get,” comments Thompson. “In my study to become a mechanical engineer, I have had to take several online computer classes from coding and programming to AutoCAD and the computer has given me the resources to accomplish As in all of them.”

Every year, the Hoodland Woman’s Club awards scholarships to up to four local students. Butler and Thompson

are just two of the students in the community that have benefitted from our fun-filled fundraising golf tournament and auction.

There are many ways you can help with this year’s tournament and auction. You can sign up to play golf on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. You can also donate items to the auction and raffle. Most importantly, you can volunteer the day of to assist with the event itself.

To donate or volunteer, please contact the Hoodland Women’s Club directly at golftournament.hwc@gmail.com.

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By Lloyd Musser

For the Mountain Times

The June Social History

Happy Hour on June 17 is titled Mount Hood, the Active Volcano. Dr. Seth Moran, Research Seismologist, USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory, will discuss the historic and future volcanic activity of Mount Hood.

Social History Happy Hour is held on the third Saturday evening of most months. The programs normally are related to Mount Hood history. Doors open at 6:30 PM, $5 donation is asked. Beer, wine and sodas are available for purchase.

Special Notice: Tickets for the annual Steiner Cabins Tour will go on sale July 1, on the Museum’s website mthoodmuseum.org. The self-guided tour takes place on August 12. Participants can walk, bike, or drive a one-mile loop to tour five Steiner cabins, plus the Steiner Church.

The June 17, Social History Happy Hour program will address the past and future vol-

cano activity associated with Mount Hood. A discussion of volcanoes involves some technical words most of us do not use normally. The history and timeline of volcanic activity is long and complex. Using information from three respected sources, we will provide a tutorial introduction to Mount Hood the volcano. First for a description of how Mount Hood was formed we will provide an excerpt from the 1940, Mount Hood, A Guide. This book was compiled by writers employed by the Work Projects Administration, during the Great Depression of the 1930s. These talented writers described the formation of Mount Hood in terms easily understood by common people.

Here is their description of how Mount Hood was formed:

For many millions of years two distinct bodies of land, or two islands, rose above the primal sea that covered what is now the state of Oregon. At the close of the Cretaceous period (66 million years ago)

the Cascade Mountain Range began to rise from the sea. Mount Hood rose in successive outpouring of lava over a period of billions of years. In the process of formation, successive eruptions of the mountain scattered fragments over a wide area, especially to the south. Through long years of erosion only the tougher materials of Crater Rock and the north rim of the original crater, which is now the peak of the mountain, remains. The south wall of the caldera has worn away until little is left to indicate its ancient position. From its former height (12,000 feet) the processes of glaciation and weathering have reduced the peak to 11,245 feet of rugged grace and white beauty. Mount Hood, as indicated by various fumaroles and gas vents is not completely extinct. Rather, it appears as a sleeping menace that might be awakened to fury by some future seismic disturbance. Within the crater of the mountain, principally at a point known as Devils Kitchen just above Crater Rock, and at inaccessible points on Steel Cliff, are numerous vents from which emit sulphureous gasses mingled with water vapor.

The previous two paragraphs were written in 1940. The following description of Mount Hood volcano is from Wikipedia and the scientists at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory. The last major eruptions occurred in 1781 and in 1805. The last minor eruption of Mount Hood was in 1907. Today, Mount Hood is considered the Oregon volcano most likely to erupt, though based on its history, an explo-

sive eruption is unlikely. Still the odds of an eruption in the next 30 years are estimated at between 3 and 7%, so the US Geological Service characterizes it as “potentially active” but the mountain is informally considered dormant.

The Museum has an Emergency Action Plan that addresses the full list of potential threats to the Museum and its valuable collection of historical objects. Should USGS predict Mount Hood may have an explosive eruption, the most valuable collection objects would be transported to secure storage in Madras. Should Mount Hood erupt, areas south and west would be impacted with debris and mudflows. Winds would carry the ash northeasterly. If that prediction is accurate, US 26 south east to Madras should be a good escape route from Government Camp.

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

Well Adjusted Functional Leg Length Difference

By Dr. Melanie Brown, Chiropractic Physician Mountain Life Clinic

The body loves symmetry. Unfortunately, many human habits create a lack of balance in the joints and muscles. Often patients relate that they have a “short leg” that they were diagnosed with. And in most cases, this is true but needs to be fully understood.

Actual ANATOMICAL leg length differences, meaning the bones of the right and left legs differ, are rare. Still, many people have a leg length difference caused by imbalances in the pelvis, low back, and hips, called a FUNCTIONAL leg length difference.

The pelvis is a complex structure. When you walk, your right and left pelvic bones walk with you in opposite directions, bringing the legs with them. As you walk, the pelvis should fully alternate, but sometimes there is a lack of full movement one way or another, resulting in the pelvis being askew and one femoral head (top of the leg) rising, creating a short leg on that side. The non-technical term for this is a “hitch in your giddy-up.”

With a leg length inequality, the body will try to compensate for the imbalance somewhere up the chain, which can result in imbalances as far up as the neck. Since headaches often

originate from the neck, a leg length difference can cause chronic headaches! That is why looking at the whole body when you have a specific complaint is essential.

The treatment for leg length difference depends on the cause. When an actual anatomical leg length is suspected, a standing leg length x-ray study will reveal the difference to the millimeter, allowing for a simple correction with a heel lift, or if the inequality is too significant, a whole shoe lift, which a cobbler can accommodate. In this case, a simple five-dollar heel lift can be life-changing, and many problems throughout the spine and extremities can improve from this intervention. When misalignment and imbalances in the joints and muscles are the cause, chiropractic treatment, including adjusting and therapies, can restore balance to the muscles and joints, allowing for complete symmetry in movement. After restoring balance, finding the cause of inequality is essential to prevent a recurrence.

For instance, leaning to one side while standing, called “hip lean,” can cause imbalance. We often see this with firsttime parents holding the baby

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on their hip. I teach my new moms and dads to brace their pelvis with their abdominal and low back muscles or to use baby carriers to avoid the “baby hip lean.” Sitting with your wallet in your back pocket or crossing one leg over the other when sitting or sleeping can create imbalances. Those who drive a lot are forced into asymmetry, using the right leg more than the left. Injuries or muscle imbalances from poor posture or deconditioning can also contribute.

Chiropractors have tests that they perform to screen for and diagnose the origin of leg length inequalities, and treatments to restore equal leg length so patients can move with ease. Evaluating kids and athletes is vital to ensure proper muscle and posture development, and optimal balance, coordination and neural development. Learning prescribed stretches and exercises, and improving posture and ergonomics can restore balance, optimize function and prevent long-term problems. As previously stated, a symmetrical body is a happy body. And it starts from the ground up!

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Here comes a special boy! Bael is a 6 year old cutie man who is in the process of growing his pantaloons back, and he’s almost there! Bael is affectionate and social with the squeakiest little meow you’ve ever heard and he adores meeting new people. Bael likes to greet his folks enthusiastically even if they’ve only been gone a few minutes, and he LOVES to play with his feathery bird toy Bael is a friendly boy who has lived with other kitties before, and he might be okay with gentle dogs and cat-savvy children. He would likely thrive in a household with lots of hustle and bustle to keep him entertained. If this guy’s putting hearts in your eyes, you can fill out an application to set up a meet and greet at his foster home. He’ll come to you neutered, vaccinated, and micro-

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Local Dog Trainer Achieves National Certification

Local dog trainer, Laura Strudwick, CPDT-KA® has successfully achieved professional certification by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT®).

CPDT-KA® certification recognizes the knowledge and experience of professional dog trainers.

Certificants must provide references that attest to their work and pass a rigorous written exam that focuses on the science behind dog behavior and the application of training techniques. CPDT-KA® certification provides an independent, scientifically valid measure of an individual’s un-

derstanding of the field of dog training, including instruction skills, learning theory, ethology, equipment, and animal husbandry.

CCPDT® requires its certificants to adhere to its Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) Effective Behavior Intervention policies. Certificants must engage in on-going continuing education to maintain the credential. These rigorous standards ensure that CPDT-KA® certificants are actively engaged in professional development and applying the most current science and techniques with their clients.

Established in 2001, CCPDT is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. As the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices, CCPDT has certified thousands of dog trainers and canine behavior consultants worldwide. For more information, visit www.ccpdt.org. Candidates who pass the exam earn the title Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed and may use the designation “CPDT-KA®” after their names. All certified trainers must earn continuing education credits to

maintain their designations or take the examination again in three years.

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By Patti Jo Brooks

For the Mountain Times

Coffee House 26 in Welches

is hosting their Second Annual Pride Event on Sunday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Come celebrate LOVE at Coffee House 26,” reads their rainbow-colored Pride Party sign. Join in on the fun with a live music DJ, book readings and poetry readings by LGBTQ+ authors, vendor booths, drink specials and raffle prizes. Giving voice to our LGBTQ+ neighbors and recognizing their contributions as well as some of their distinct challenges, Coffee House 26 owner Amber Ford is excited to host this community charity event.

50% of all Coffee House 26 proceeds collected the day of the event will go to the Trevor Project – a nationwide organization for LGBTQ+ youth which focuses on suicide prevention and aiding those who have been estranged from family. Local businesses will donate gift cards and gift baskets to be raffled off at the event with 100% of those

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proceeds going to the Trevor Project.

Weather permitting, the event will take place both indoors and outdoors by utilizing the coffee shop’s store-front awning as well as their sidewalk area. Indoors, an upstairs space will provide additional room for vendors to set up their booths and attendees to mingle. “Last year it rained like crazy, but we’re hoping for the best!” Amber expresses optimistically.

Vendors manning mini booths will sell their merchandise – most of it LGBTQ+ related. Moon Mountain Provisions, an ally to LGBTQ+ youth and adults, will offer their hydrosol sprays, teas and infused oils “made with a little magic on Wy’East,” they say. Wander Free and Queer, two queer women, Allie and Danella, “who are passionate about creating products that bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community,” will feature their crocheted rainbow pouches, keychains, vinyl stickers, t-shirts and more. Wy’East Creations, another vendor for

the event, “does a bunch of really cool topography maps,” Amber notes with enthusiasm.

Coffee House 26, so named by Amber Ford when she bought it in 2019, has always been a coffee shop, though locals may recall other names and different iterations. During the COVID shut-down period, Amber took the opportunity to transition the coffee house into a book café. Offering specialty lattes, mochas and unique-to-the-area handcrafted pour-over coffee drinks, Coffee House 26 also sells new and used books. Selections include fiction, nonfiction, young adult lit, children’s, health and wellness and a section on Pacific Northwest-related material.

“One of the most unique features we have is that we serve coffee, quick breakfast sandwiches and pastries, but also have a wide variety of books for sale,” Amber points out. A cup of Proud Mary coffee and a quick breakfast bagel with bacon, ham or sausage, egg and cheese will get you off to a good start. And who can resist a tried-and-true bagel

Sandy Pride Run supports equality

Sandy High School Students Advocating For Equality are getting a helping hand from the city and local businesses for the 5K Run/Walk With Pride fundraiser 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 10, in Sandy Bluff Park, 36801 Goldenrain St.

Proceeds will benefit Students Advocating For Equality (SAFE), a group which stands up for LGBTQ+ rights at Sandy High. Online regis-

tration costs $15 at cityofsandy.activityreg.com. Cost is $20 the day of the event.

Refreshments will be provided by Grocery Outlet and Starbucks vendors on site. Run/Walk With Pride is made possible through a partnership among the City of Sandy Parks and Recreation, Sandy Public Library, and the SAFE group.

Identity Euphoria, a LGBTQ+ serving 501(c)3 non-

profit, will provide family activities throughout the event and information about the organization.

Other sponsors include Oasis Senior Advisors, Lori Kuechler, Mountain Moka, and Le Happy Creperie & Bar.

with cream cheese, especially if it’s smoked salmon-infused cream cheese. Deli sandwiches with turkey or ham on bread or bagel are also available, or treat yourself to a muffin, muffin top, toffee bar or granola bar.

Book clubs are big at Coffee House 26. Adults meet up to vote on a book (which Amber will provide at a discount) then meet again about a month later to socialize and discuss their choice. “The Kids Book Club is really unique,” says Amber. “Every time they read a book, they get a punch on their card. After reading 5 books they get a free hot chocolate and 50% off a book purchase.” Currently, Coffee House 26 is featuring some books that have been “banned” in certain school districts across the country.

Throughout the year, holiday celebrations and local events “almost always” involve book readings and light music.

Sometimes Sara Lee – the Uke-Aholic at Large will perform at events. Many other community-based events and drives are hosted by Coffee

House 26 such as their summer water drive for Warm Springs to help with the reservation’s water crisis. During COVID, the coffee house also helped Warm Springs with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene products.

Throughout June, Coffee House 26 will continue with the Pride theme by featuring LGBTQ+ authors. In addition to merchandise offered during the event, the shop carries a variety of gifts year-round such as greeting cards, prints by local artists, mugs, hats, shirts and all-natural apothecary items. Proud Mary, the Portland Roaster who provides the coffee for Coffee House 26, is often featured in tasting events designed to showcase the different Proud Mary roasts.

Coffee House 26 is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (check for extended summer hours) and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 67211 E. Hwy. 26 in Welches. Call (503)622-4074 or visit their website coffeehouse26.com.

Tres Leches Cake Recipe provided by Taeler Butel

3 milks cake is simple to make and scrumptious- the fat comes from egg yolks and cream not butter or oil making this light yet rich, adding fresh berries sets this over the top.

PREPARATION & INGREDIENTS

• 6 eggs separated

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 t vanilla extract

1/2 t kosher salt

1 1/2 t baking powder

• 1 cup flour

• 1/3 cup plus 2/3 cup heavy cream

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 cup half & half

• Whipped cream & berries for garnish

1. Heat oven to 365

2. You will need electric mixer & 3 bowls plus large liquid measuring cup & greased 8x13” glass pan.

3. In one bowl whip up egg whites & salt, set aside in another bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow, add 1/3 cup cream about 5 mins add vanilla & half & half, in the 3rd bowl whisk the flour and baking powder.

4. Fold egg whites into yolk mixture gently, sprinkle flour over the top & fold in gently.

5. Whisk together 2/3 cream with sweetened condensed milk- set aside

6. Bake 30 mins, cool in pan. Poke holes into cake every half inch or so, pour condensed milk mixture over cake. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours serve with whipped cream and berries.

By Gary Randall

For the Mountain Times

I love landscape photography. It was landscape photography that brought me back to photography after years of absence. When I first started taking photography seriously, I didn’t imagine that I would become a full time photographer who would specialize in a single form of the craft. I would take photos of anything. Because I didn’t concentrate on a single form, each photo would bring its own challenges. And I think that helped me as it became a base for my understanding of photography.

Back then, because I didn’t single out a single form of photography, I found that each required something that was different from the others. Photographing people was vastly different than photographing nature. Photographing friends at a restaurant in the evening without a flash was vastly different from photographing a softball game on a bright day. Because each situation was different, I learned more than I would have if all I did was just photograph daytime snap shots of friends and activities.

Today, I’m a professional photographer. It’s how I make a living. As I built my business I didn’t concentrate strictly on one genre or style. I couldn’t afford to specialize. I took any job that came along. I have

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Photography around Mount Hood and beyond

done fine art landscape photography, portrait photography, product photography and architectural photography, including real estate and vacation rental photos. Although my goal was to become strictly a nature photographer, photographing scenery and wildlife, all of the jobs that I took on were giving me different skills that would eventually make me a better photographer in all forms of the craft, including fine art landscape photos.

The experience that I gained also gave me more of an understanding of the equipment needed in executing the photographs successfully and the equipment that I didn’t need.

It’s common for photographers that are just starting to learn to think that equipment will solve problems that experience teaches us how to resolve. It’s also thought that a better camera will make better photos but, in reality, it’s experience that serves us the best. Use different kinds of lenses. Use a flash or try doing the same photograph without a flash. Learn the functions of your equipment before they’re needed in the real world.

I tell folks who are just learning to take photos of everything, each photo is one more step in their progression of becoming a more rounded photographer. It’s surprising how much macro photography

can teach one to create striking product photos, or how much photographing a child’s Little League game can teach what’s needed to photograph bears in Alaska. Taking photos of our family members will teach us how to create successful portraits.

If you’re serious about improving your photography skills, don’t shy away from a challenge and don’t avoid trying new things. Don’t hesitate to photograph the flowers that bloom in your yard or the birds that come to visit. Don’t shy away from taking photos of your friends or family members. Take your camera to events such as concerts or sporting events (if cameras are allowed). Take photos of your home while keeping in mind how a professional would do it. Go out into nature and photograph a beautiful scene, and print and hang the photo in your home. Don’t concentrate on one single thing, and the experience that you will gain will help progress your abilities as a photographer so you can handle any situation that confronts you. It will help you to become a better photographer in your preferred genre.

My simple advice is take a lot of photos of a lot of different things. I can assure you that you will become a better, well-rounded and skillful photographer.

Photo by Gary Randall

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another monthly installment of Fore. I just want to reassure my devoted followers that, even though I am under new management, I promise to continue with my hard hitting investigative reporting style you’ve come to expect from me. I will still expose the soft underbelly of the world of golf no matter what pressures are brought to beat. To be fair, the new guy has been polite, friendly and professional, but when you deal with as much controversy as I do you always have to be prepared to make a stand. So, Dear Reader, I will remain your staunch advocate forever. Until they tell me I have to change, at which time I will perform my groveling defiance. With a little begging and crying thrown in.

And now, as a little change of pace, I am actually going to talk about local golf. Great

news at the course…they have opened Mallards, our beloved bar and grill right by the pro shop. Not only is it air conditioned inside seating but the outside seating on the grass is the most beautiful in the area. It was the best kept secret on the mountain until now, but you all know by now that I can’t keep a secret from you, my readership. The course is almost ready to open the Foxglove nine, so get your clubs and hit the links.

In Mount Hood Golf Club news, the Men and Women are up and running. The Men have an eighteen holer on Tuesdays and a nine hole event on Thursday. The Women have eighteen hole and nine hole groups that go out on Wednesday, and I heard a rumor that they are thinking about adding something on Thursday as well. The first big holiday event is coming up on Memorial weekend with a two day tourney on Saturday and Sunday. It will be a ton of fun if the weather holds.

And speaking of the weather, when was the last time we had a normal spring? It seems to go from a cold and wet winter to a tepid and wet

spring, and then...Bam…summer heat. A friend asked me to play a two-man scramble in mid-May at Sahalee. I know they don’t have carts there so I was prepared to strap on the sticks and walk. What I wasn’t prepared for was a three and a half hour trudge in 88 degree heat! By the twelfth hole I thought I was on the Bataan death march. I would have swooned but I had enough trouble without having to be carried off the course. At one point I thought I saw a caravan of camels in the shimmering haze. But like any French Legionnaire, I preserved. Not without some intense complaining though. Nuff said.

In closing, I have a holein-one to report. Dave Ater hit one on number five Thistle from the blue tees with a four wood. Congratulations, Brother, and welcome to the club. We are the few and the proud. That’s all, folks, so go play and remember when you do to “Hit ‘Em Straight.”

By Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist

There has been some research into Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) recently that has found a link with sleep duration and jaw pain. TMD is otherwise known as TMJ pain. And that’s another big word for you; TMJ means Temporomandibular Joint, which basically is our jaw joints on

Study Finds Link Between Sleep and Jaw Pain

each side of our head. It is the joint where the mandible, our lower jaw, fits into our maxilla, our upper jaw. Researchers recently published a study in the “Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.”

The study took place at the Seoul National University School of Dentistry in Korea, and was led by Dr. Ji Woon Park, PhD of the Orofacial Pain Clinic. According to the study, up to 60% of the general population is affected by TMD. This may be at different times in a person’s life. For some it may affect them momentarily and then go away. For others it can be

chronic and linger longer, or cycle between calmer and more severe acute episodes. TMDs are the second most common cause of orofacial pain after toothaches for people.

The study highlighted a link with sleep, finding that about 90% of patients with TMD reported having poor sleep, and that when sleep was poor their incidence of first onset TMD went up 32%. The group of TMD participants in the study who had more sleep, over 8 hours per night, did far better with therapy than the TMD participants who had less than 6 hours of sleep.

The most common factors associated with TMD are psychological stress and now a strong correlation has been found with quality of sleep as well. Treatment usually involves behavioral measures, physical therapy, hot compress, medications and occlusal stabilization splints, which are plastic guards that provide full coverage of the teeth.

Having good quality sleep should also be added to the recommended regimen of treatment now for treating TMD, which is a very common ailment that can afflict a person at least once in their lifetime. Of course, re-

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ducing stress is probably the biggest factor, but depending on circumstances in a person’s life sometimes that’s easier said than done. In today’s frenetic-paced world, it seems stress is an underlying factor in many diseases that afflict society. Another example of the mind and body connection and how taking care of one’s health can be both a physical and a mental and emotional exercise.

Edited by Margie E. Burke

HOW TO SOLVE:

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

HOW TO SOLVE

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Leon Leonard Laucirica 1937–2023

Leon Leonard Laucirica, noted artist and sculptor, died April 25 at the Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center in Gresham. Leon was born on November 1, 1937 in Mountain Home, Idaho, to Joseph Marie Laucirica and Anita (Laucirica) Lindley, née Diaz. Leon was known for his striking watercolor and oil Western landscapes and seascapes. He was also an accomplished sculptor, serving as a representative of the United States, Oregon and Portland at multiple ice carving events.

Laucirica grew up in Portland, attending Benson High School and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the Art Institute of Portland. He served in the US Navy in the early ‘60s, and while stationed in Hawaii met his first wife Elizabeth (Laucirica) Persing, née Cruz, and welcomed his daughter Tanya Marie Laucirica into the world. Leon spent time living and working in Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana before establishing his permanent artist work studio and residence in Welches.

Leon was an avid and competitive skier on the Mt. Hood ski slopes. He was a member of the Schnee Vogeli Ski Club, and it was through that organization that he participated in dozens of snow and ice sculpture competitions around the world. In 1988, he was appointed a member of the ice sculpting team that represented the United States at the International Snow Sculpture Tournament in Savonlinna, Finland. He was also a regular participant of Sister City teams that represented the City of Portland at the Sapporo Ice Festivals in Japan, where he met his current wife Keiko (Kawashima) Laucirica. They married in 2006.

In addition to skiing, Leon loved his Western roots and his Basque heritage. He volunteered at the Pendleton Round-up for more than 40 years, serving as a member of the fence crew. As an artist, he had a keen ability to catch the humorous side of cowboy life at the rodeo. He shared his many years of adventures at the Round-up in a popular series of themed cartoon prints.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Anita, his sister Joanne (Laucirica) Lambert, and brothers Joseph Laucirica, Daryl Lindley and Raye Lindley. He is survived by his wife Keiko,

Gregory Steven Marson 1964–2023

Greg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday 05/11/2023 at the age of 58. Greg was an adventurer. He enjoyed everything outdoors, sking, hiking, kayaking, shooting, golfing, mountain biking and anything else that his family wanted to do. He was always active and he was in excellent physical health.

Greg was born in Northridge CA, where he met his lovely wife Cindy. Together they had three children: Matthew (John), Laura (Anthony) and Holly. Greg was very proud of all his kids, including his sonin-laws whom he also referred to as his kids. His family was one of his favorite topics of conversations and we all got to know his family through him. In his professional life Greg has been a a pilot where he flew charters catering to famous musicians and celebrities. For the last 25 years he has worked for the United States Postal Service. He started his postal career on a walking route and for 19 years that was the position that he held. Greg and Cindy then moved to Sandy where he worked briefly at the sorting facility in downtown Portland, then on to their home in Rhododendron and for the next 6 years he was the SASA clerk at the Brightwood Post Office. Greg very quickly became a loved member of our community. He cared about his customers and really enjoyed his conversations with them. Greg is survived by his wife of nearly 33 years, children,

Celebration of Life for Carol L. Hawthorne 1939–2022

We will also be celebrating Carol’s sisterin-law, Marla M. Williams, who passed away Nov. 9, 2019.

The celebration of life will be at the Wildwood Recreation Site, in the PIOW-West half of the Pioneer Shelter, Group Loop. It will begin at 12:00 noon and we will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring an appetizer/ side dish/dessert, a beverage of your choosing, and stories to tell about Carol. We look forward to seeing you on Sat., June 24.

Be Firewise - Prevent, Prepare, Protect

Backyard burning season may end before June 15 – call before burning.

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

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

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

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

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

Hoodland Fire District #74 CERT

Donald E. Mar x, Jr Daniel R. Bauer Jason Sorenson, Of fice Manager Thomas P. Beinhauer, PLS Associates

18615 E. Burnside • Por tland, OR 97233 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 565 •Gresham, OR 97030

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brother, sister and mother. Greg lost his father just a few hours before he passed, making this day even more tragic for his family. Greg was always positive, upbeat, energetic and grateful. Greg was a family man. Greg was honest, capable, trustworthy and he was happy with the life that he had. Greg’s family is planning on having a private memorial and a final hike with him. He was a good man and he will be greatly missed. Land Surveyors & Planners Phone: 503 667 5550 d o n @ m a r x a s s o c s . n e t

The Mountain Times accepts obituaries, announcements for births, weddings and engagements, and other announcements for residents of the Hoodland area and non-residents with significant ties to the Mountain community. There is no charge, but space is limited. Email to: tara@activemediausa. com.

Cascade Continuous Gutters is hiring Gutter Installers. Competitive wages with review for raise after 30 days. Higher wages for experienced tradesmen. Anyone welcome to Apply ccg@aol.com or call 503-668-6651

PLACES OF WORSHIP

In The Communities of Mt. Hood

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CHURCH REGARDING SERVICES

Catholic Church

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

Sunday Mass - 8 AM Behold His Glory!

Mt Hood Community Church

a Non-Denominational Bible Church

Pastor Tom Matthews - 503-898-8708

Worship Service-10:30am Sunday

Sermon Topic:

“Jesus’ Message to a Chaotic World”

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

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

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

Behold His Glory!

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

The

Phone

Hoodland Lutheran Church

a congregation of the ELCA ALL ARE WELCOME

IN-PERSON & ZOOM WORSHIP

Sundays - 10:30am

Visit hoodlandllc.org for schedule

59151 E. Hwy 26 503-622-3916

email: hoodlandlutheranchurch@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT

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We are established and growing and are looking for long-term employees to join our crew.

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Must be able to lift 50+ lbs Oregon driver’s license a plus Must be trainable and willing to learn new things. Must be able to learn and work as a team to get the job done. Apply in person

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COLLINS LAKE RESORTNOW HIRING!

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

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

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FOR RENT

WELCHES MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Two Bedroom $1195 One Bedroom $1050

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SERVICES

Roof, gutter, moss/treat, windows & power washing. We do it all. Great current, verifiable references. Licensed & insured. 503-504-1523. juddwaibel@gmail.com

HOODLAND CAREGIVER

Private caregiver available part time. I have 20 years of nursing experience (RN). I can work with all ages. I am caring, knowledgeable, reliable & flexible. I can provide medical care, household duties, drive to medical appointments, etc. Please call me at 503-516-4949.

TREVOR’S TREE SERVICE, LLC

Tree Removals

Thinning/Pruning Limbing Stump Grinding

ANIMALS

VACASA IS HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS ON MT. HOOD! Come join our growing team! Looking for our next rockstars to make lasting vacation memories!

Seeking seasonal housekeepers from 5/14/23 to 9/30/23.

$18/hour increasing to $21/ hour from 6/11/23 to 9/20/23. Apply online at www.vacasa.com/careers or text Vacasa to 97211. We can’t wait to meet you!

WHISPERING WOODS RESORT HAS A JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

PT HOUSEKEEPER: Clean condominiums to resort standards.

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

PT/ SEASONAL FRONT DESK/ HOUSEPERSON. Contact Robin, Director of Resort Operations, at robin@whisperingwoodsresort.net

67800 E. Nicklaus Way, Welches 503622-3171

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

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 971-4049522 or 503-622-4829

FREE STUFF

Free horse manure - I load you haul. Great for gardens or building up soil. Call 503260-4993 for more info. Brightwood.

Hazard Tree Removals Emergency Services (503) 519-6462

trevorstreeservice@gmail.com

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WOVEN EARTH LANDSCAPE LLC

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

Call Jamey: 503-869-7516

CASCADE YARD WORKS

Landscape Clean Up & Maintenance Now accepting year-round accounts!!!

Includes roof/gutter cleaning and snow removal. Call today for pricing!!! 503-806-2122

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

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

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

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

The area’s MOST TRUSTED COMPTIA A+ Certified computer support professional at the area’s MOST REASONABLE rates! No charge for idle time related to downloads or running processes. CLIENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE. Call 503.622.9183 or Email ryan@wyeastcs.com TODAY!

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

Farm Cats. Natural Rodent Control. All neutered. Donations accepted. 503-8167620

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.

Classifieds Deadline

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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.

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Solutions to Crossword and Sudoku from Page 26

Mountain Roar: Lions’ Summer Swim Lessons

By Lion Milt Fox

For the Mountain Times

Free Swimming Lessons, get your Children signed up!

Our Free Swimming Lessons program is back again this year. Lessons will be held at the Camp Arrah Wanna pool. We are able to offer these lessons free of charge to Welches School students and local Mountain children. Registration forms are available at Welches School and at the Lions Club, and must be returned no later than June 9. Lessons will begin on Monday June 19 and last through Friday June 23, lessons will begin again on Monday June 26 and last through Friday June 30. We are planning to offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons. Exact times will be scheduled and families contacted.

Chuckwagon Breakfast !

Please plan to attend our “Chuckwagon Breakfast” on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 Mountain Tradition. Tickets at the door are $12.00, Kids 10 and under are $6.00, Adult Presale tickets are available for $10.00 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.

The club will be installing its slate of Officers and Directors at our June 28 meeting. This Board will serve the year of 2023 and 2024. The new Board will begin Their term starting July 1, 2023 lasting until June 30, 2024.

Thank you for attending our record setting Bingo season. We had wonderful support from our great Bingo Players all season long. We look forward to seeing you again this coming October. Our Bingo committee is Co-chaired by Lions Carol Norgard and Molly Espenel.

Thank you for attending our Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday May 13. Our turn out was below expectations, probably due to our wonderful weather. But no complaints from us or the Red Cross — thank you again for your donations of much needed blood.

Our next Blood Drive will be on Saturday, September 30.

Thank you for attending our Mexican dinner in support of our Swimming Lessons program on Saturday May 20. A menu of Chicken Fajitas, Rice, Beans, Salsa and Tortillas was enjoyed by the many of you who attended. We thank Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, Whistle Stop Tavern and Café 26 for the sale of our tickets. We also thank the folks at Camp Arrah Wanna for a special Raffle item, the donation of a “Private Pool Party Certificate” (a value of $500). This event was Chaired by Lion Nolberto Perez .

Congratulations to outgoing Lion President Jim Espenel on completing an outstanding year as our club President.

Congratulations are also due our incoming Lion President Tyler Lehmann who has promised continued 100% employment opportunities to any club member.

We greatly appreciate the support of our community for our many projects. Thank you very much!

It’s great to be a Lion!

Fax 503-622-1934

Roofs and Gutters

A s y o u r d e d i c a t e d l o c a l p r o p e r t y m a n a g e r , m d e e p l y i n g r a i n e d i n o u r c o m m u n i t y , r o v i d i n g y o u r p r o p e r t y w i t h t h e u t m o s t t t e n t i o n a n d c a r e

W i t h t h e s t r e n g t h o f o u r n a t i o n a l b r a n d , n n o v a t i v e t e c h n o l o g y a n d e x t e n s i v e e t w o r k , I o f f e r y o u t h e c o m p e t i t i v e e d g e e e d e d t o a t t r a c t m o r e g u e s t s a n d m a x i m i z e y o u r r e t u r n s e t s c o m b i n e o u r c o m m u n i t y - f o c u s e d x p e r t i s e a n d i n d u s t r y - l e a d i n g r e s o u r c e s t o e n s u r e y o u r p r o p e r t y t h r i v e s i n t h e v a c a t i o n r e n t a l m a r k e t

By Ty Walker For the Mountain Times

The Bull Run Bridge is in bad shape and must be replaced. Everybody knows it.

The problem is finding the estimated $14 million to pay for it.

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners may have taken a step in that direction May 10 when it approved a request to reallocate $2 million in previously awarded ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation) design funding from the Dodge Park Bridge to the Bull Run Bridge.

“I think it’s great,” Vice President of the Bull Run Community Planning Organization Julie Stephens said. “It will move the project forward with

Bull Run Bridge Lands $2 Million for Design

the completion of design, environmental and right of way, while allowing them to continue applying for future funding sources and partnerships.”

Stephens said the CPO has advocated for years to receive ODOT State Transportation Improvement Program support. A recent low rating of 2 has given the Bull Run Bridge higher priority than Dodge Bridge.

Over the past several years, Clackamas County has applied unsuccessfully seven times for federal highway money, only to lose their bids in a competitive market, Bull Run Project manager Joel Howie said.

The $2 million will help complete the design and right of way acquisition phase of the

Bull Run project, Howie said. It will help the county as it applies for future grants.

Engineers have finished approximately 30 percent of the design, which he hopes to have done in a year and a half, thanks to the reallocation.

Plans for the new two-lane bridge, which will be built either upstream or downstream from the old bridge, call for a steel-splintered bridge to span 250 feet over the river. If full funding were in place today, the bridge would complete construction in 2027.

Heavy truck traffic has taken its toll for nearly a century on the historic bridge, built in 1926 using spare parts from Portland’s Burnside Bridge, made in 1894. Significant de-

terioration to the Bull Run Bridge has occurred over the last 25 years.

The Bull Run Bridge provides a key access point to the Bull Run Reservoir, which provides clean water to more than 800,000 customers in the Portland area and access to about 160 households in the Sandy area.

In January 2023, ODOT performed an updated load rating calculation that resulted in the county having to ban vehicles weighing more than 12 tons from crossing the bridge.

Smaller ambulances and fire trucks are still able to cross the bridge to respond to medical and fire/wildfire emergencies, but heavier loads must use a detour route of approximately 30 miles through Multnomah County that includes two bridges that are already restricted for some specific heavy truck configurations.

The heavier loads that cannot use the Bull Run Bridge include Portland Water Bureau trucks in the Bull Run Watershed, trucks used for logging operations on private and pub-

lic lands, full size county-operated snow plows and sanders and garbage trucks. Further deterioration of the structure could require the bridge to be closed to all traffic in the next 5-10 years if it is not replaced.

The county funded and completed a 30-percent design study that analyzed the best location to build a replacement bridge based on cost and environmental requirements. However, the county does not have the additional funding needed – estimated at approximately $14 million – to fully fund replacing the bridge.

The Local Agency Bridge Selection Committee (LABSC) has given its word that it would approve moving the $2 million of design funding from Dodge Park to Bull Run if the county formally requests it. Both bridges are good replacement candidates, but Bull Run carries more truck traffic, has a significantly longer detour to Sandy and is in poorer condition with a lower load posting.

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Woodsman

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make spear handles, harpoon shafts, spoons, dip-net poles, harpoon barbs, fire tongs, salmon weirs, fish hooks and caskets.

Devil’s club, a common shrub native to the Pacific Northwest named for its thorny branches and stems, (its scientific name is Oplopanax horridus) also was useful. According to the authors: This spiny shrub, related to ginseng, is still highly important as a medicine and protective agent for aboriginal peoples throughout its range. At least on the BC coast, it is one of the most important of all medicinal plants. The roots, and especially the greenish inner bark, were the major parts used for medicine. Numerous ailments, including arthritis, ulcers, and digestive tract ailments and diabetes, were treated with devils club. Possibly because of its diabolical spines, it is considered a highly powerful plant that can protect one against evil influences of many kinds. Devils club sticks are used as protective charms, and charcoal from burned devils club is used to make a protective face paint for dancers and others who are ritually vulnerable to evil influences.

I may cut a devil’s club stick from the shrub growing on my property and carry it in my car as a protective charm against

all the crazy drivers from California and Washington.

Black cottonwood, one of our area’s most beautiful and stately trees, albeit one that is scorned by allergy sufferers in the springtime, also has many uses. The members of some tribes eat the sweet inner bark in late spring and early summer. Others picked cottonwood buds in the spring and boiled them in deer fat to make a “fragrant salve.” The buds were used in preparations for baldness, sore throats, whooping cough, tuberculosis, and as a poultice for “lung pains and rheumatism.” The Squaxin people in western Washington State used cottonwood leaves as an antiseptic and placed them, mashed or bruised, on cuts, and made an infusion from the bark for curing sore throats. The Quinault people “placed the gum that exudes from the burls of cottonwood directly on cuts and wounds.”

Not only is red alder wood considered the best fuel for smoking salmon and other fish, its bark also makes a red or orange die, and fishing nets were sometimes colored with alder bark to make them less visible to fish. According to the book, “alder bark was highly valued for its medicinal qualities. A solution of the bark was used against tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments and as a

tonic, and it has been credited with saving many lives. It was also used as a wash for skin infections and wounds and is known to have strong antibiotic properties.”

One of the several native rose species in our area, the Nootka rose, had medicinal uses, too. “The branches or strips of bark were boiled to make a tea used as an eyewash for cataracts or to enhance eyesight. The Makah mashed the leaves as a poultice for sore eyes and any type of abscess. The chewed leaves were applied to bee stings, and the ripe hips were steeped, mashed, and fed to babies with diarrhea.”

You may be tempted to try some of these remedies, but be careful. I have no information about the safety of any of these forest products, so please do your own research and use caution. If you are injured or ill, see a doctor. On the other hand, knowledge of these natural tonics and preparations may come in handy during the zombie apocalypse.

Have a question about the medicinal uses of trees and plants in our area? Can you think of a single-use product made from materials that are not sustainably harvested? Let me know at SWilent@gmail. com.