The Mountain Times September 2023

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STR Regulations

Proposed at Public Hearing

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By Michele M. Winner For The Mountain Times

The August 10th Board of County Commissioners of Clackamas County’s Business Meeting Agenda included a public hearing on the “Ordinance Adopting Clackamas County Code Chapter 8.10, Short-Term Rentals” (STRS). The county does not have a regulation or registration program for STRs. Prior Boards adopted amendments to the county code, but implementation was delayed and later repealed. (Repeal of Ord. 09-2020 by adoption of Ord. 02-2022 on 9/9/22.) In March 2023, Commissioners Paul Savas and Mark Shull presented a ”Revised Proposal for Short-Term Rental Enforcement.”

Access the current draft via a link on this page:

The proposal contains a mandatory registration pilot program for STRs in unincorporated Clackamas County. Because most STRs in unincorporated Clackamas County are located from Mt. Hood to the Sandy city limits, there was a good turnout by the Mountain community. County Counsel Stephen Madkour began the hearing on the STR proposal with a first reading of the ordinance.

The Camp Creek Fire in the Bull Run Watershed northeast of Sandy was sparked by lightning on Thursday, Aug. 24. As of Aug. 28, it had grown to more than 1,600 acres. Warm and dry weather conditions on Aug. 26 led to moderately active fire behavior, and the fire grew mainly to the southwest.

Bull Run Watershed is a dense temperate rainforest with a lot of down and dead trees, and deep forest duff. This abundance of material provided plenty of tinder, dry and receptive fuel, causing the fire to create a large smoke column relative to its size. Warm and very

dry weather conditions are expected to continue into the near future, with continued active fire behavior, increasing impact of smoke and significant fire growth likely.

The Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 took command of the fire on Aug. 27. Current resources assigned to the incident include: two helicopters, two scooper aircraft and 231 total personnel. Firefighters are focusing on full suppression of the fire, using water dropped from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to limit its growth. Ground crews are utilizing existing barriers of Forest Roads 12 and 14 to increase the fuel break. Crews on the ground face numerous safety hazards, including threats posed by falling fire-weakened trees and travel on narrow, winding roads.

As of Monday, Aug. 28, there are no fire-related closures or evacuations, but people in the area should be prepared for both. Clackamas County residents can sign up to receive critical emergency

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messaging via e-mail, phone call and text: www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts

An information phone line has been established and is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., which can be reached by calling 503-427-8324. You can also e-mail to request information at: 2023.campcreek@firenet.gov

For up-to-date information on this breaking story, please visit the following websites for more information.

Incident Information: inciweb.nwcg. gov/incident-information/ormhf-campcreek-fire

Facebook page for Camp Creek Fire with fire updates and information: facebook.com/campcreekfire

Air Quality Information: airnow. gov/?city=Sandy&state=OR&country=USA

For more information regarding the fire’s effect on the Bull Run Watershed, go to: www.portland.gov/water/campcreek-fire

There are TFR (temporary flight restrictions) over the fire area and drone use is illegal.

Remembering Mountain Legend Linda Rae Trickel

The Mountain Times would like to take this opportunity to commemorate the one year anniversary of Linda Trickel’s passing.

For The Mountain Times

Linda Rae Trickel (née Redfern) was born February 4, 1948 to Jack and Ellen Redfern in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Redfern family eventually moved to Arizona in the ‘60s, where Linda graduated Maryvale High School in 1966 and then attended college in Phoenix.

She lived a very colorful life, including traveling with well-known artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Diamond, to name just two! She loved fast cars and shopping, too.

Linda was a hard worker and

worked in the commercial real estate industry until she became a restaurateur.

She owned and operated restaurants in Arizona and California, and a sub shop in Seaside, Oregon, until she eventually made her way to the Mt. Hood town of Welches, Oregon in the 1980s, the place she called home until her death in 2022. Linda owned and operated the Zig Zag Inn and The Barlow Trail for many, many years until she eventually retired in 2004. She loved her employees and her employees loved her!

She was fair and honest but had a

Linda Trickel

INDEX Mountain Profile 2 Fire Focus 6 Opinion 8–9 Wildcat Tracks 13 Museum Chatter 14 The Woodsman 15 Health 20–22 The Viewfinder 23 Crossword/Sudoku 26 Classified Ads 28 Transitions 29 see STR page 11

n SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF MOUNT HOOD n Welches, Brightwood, Wemme, Wildwood, Zigzag, Rhododendron, Government Camp, Sandy and Boring

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By Sherry Austin

See MTN LEGEND Page 10

Mountain Profile Kim Evans

Place of Birth? Richland, WA

How long on the Mountain? 8 years? If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain?

Don Gradin/Fate

Profession? Graphic Designer/Artist

Other professions? Retail, Vinyl Graphics, Embroidery

Favorite movie/and or musical?

“Hope Floats,” “Grease”

Favorite actress and actor? Kate Hudson/ Jason Mamoa

Favorite TV show? “The Big Bang Theory”

Favorite book? “Magician” by Raymond E. Feist

Favorite type of music? Rock

Favorite food? I like food!

Hobbies? Fishing, riding Harley, dogs, off-roading, and recently foraging for mushrooms

If offered a dream vacation, where would

Best lesson learned as a child? Keep my mouth shut, watch and listen.

Defining moment in your life or your greatest accomplishment? Playing roller derby for Atomic City Roller Derby and getting into an altercation on the track.

A memorable dinner? Burger in the pits at the Mickey Thompson off road races in the Kingdome.

A funny moment from your life that you can share? Listening to comedy with Don in our backyard at the fire. Cry laughing until it hurt.

If you could invite anyone (past or present) to dinner, who would it be, and why? My great-grandma Jim (Ina) because she was my favorite person.

Describe yourself in one word. Level

When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read?

Audio since getting glasses

If your life were made into a play or movie, what would the title be? “Rocky Road Sundae”

Pet peeve? Dishonesty

Bad habit you’d like to break? Smoking

Famous person(s) you have met, and the circumstances? Skid Row (long story but my portraits of them), Styx, ZZ Top

Favorite quote? “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”

–Marilyn Monroe

Favorite part of The Mountain Times? Reading through it with coffee outside in the morning one time a month (weather permitting). Seeing my designs in it!

“Serious Food in a Not-So-Serious Place”

Highway 26 Improvement Project Underway

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

Construction has begun on a major paving project to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on U.S. Highway 26 between Brightwood and Zigzag. The Oregon Department of Transportation figures to complete the $10.3 million project this fall. The contractor is Brix Paving Northwest Inc. of Sherwood. The project includes a new 700-foot long shareduse path on the south side of

U.S. 26, providing safe lanes for bikes, pedestrians and cars near Welches Elementary and Welches Middle schools. The existing crosswalk will be shifted west and a new push-button activated pedestrian signal will be installed across the highway where the fire station traffic signal is today. With a new pedestrian signal the 20 mph school speed zone will no longer be needed.

Paving will involve grinding away existing asphalt, repaving and reinstall -

ing the lane markings and rumble strips in the project area. A new protective waterproof layer on the Salmon River Bridge will be installed to help extend its lifespan.

Drivers can expect lane closures to cause nighttime traffic delays on U.S. Highway 26 from 8 pm to 8 am daily. Flaggers will direct traffic in the area as needed.

Check TripCheck.com for up-to-date traffic impacts and road conditions during construction.

Mount Hood Golf Club Celebrates 60 years on The Mountain

By Ty Walker

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The Mount Hood Golf Club is celebrating its 60th year of playing golf on The Mountain this year. If you go to the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, you might see members wearing shirts and hats commemorating their anniversary.

Longtime member Dave Lythgoe followed the footsteps of his late father, Stanley, a charter member of the golf club that was founded in the summer of 1963. Dave became a board member, serving as president in 2005. His father was president in 1978. Like father, like son.

“We had a lot of fun,” Dave said. “We loved playing golf together. There were a lot of good memories there.”

One of Dave’s first jobs as a teenager was working at the resort golf course in Welches. In fact, you could say he practically grew up on the golf course, and literally lives

there today. sharing his love of the game with his wife and real estate business partner Regina.

They live in a beautiful house on one of the most picturesque golf courses in the Northwest, with windows looking out on spectacular views of the Mount Hood National Forest.

“There’s no prettier place in the summertime,” Dave said. “The views and the proximity to my home make it so special.”

Of course, there are hazards to living on a golf course. But fortunately for Dave, his house is on the hooking side of a fairway. So his house is pretty safe. Golfers occasionally miss the fairway, but usually it’s to the slicing side. Still, he said, he finds about three balls a week in his yard.

Dave and Regina are among about 100 members of the Mount Hood Golf Club. But the men outnumber women

by about 60/40, as it was originally founded for men only and the women are just catching up.

Dave finds time to play 18 holes about twice a week, but his game “gets worse every year,” he said jokingly. He frequently plays with his wife or with large groups of club members on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dave said he is probably the second oldest member of the club at age 76. The oldest active member, and only living charter member, is Robert Burton, now playing into his mid-90s.

“It’s both a golf club and social club,” Club President RickAsai said. “It allows us to get together, enjoy the game of golf and socialize.”

Asai said the club strives to be socially conscious as well, holding fundraisers for local charities. This year, the local Lions Club was a beneficiary.

The Mt. Hood Oregon Resort is the jewel of Northwest golf courses, renowned for its natural setting and sweeping views of the Mount Hood National Forest. Open for year-round play, it features The Three Nines – Thistle, Pinecone and Foxglove – for a total of 27 holes with immaculate greens. According to the resort’s website, the original golf course was built at the site in 1928 by two golfing enthusiasts, Ralph Shattuck and George Waale. They leased Billy Welch’s Hayfield and created a 9-hole course, making Welches the home of the first Oregon golf resort.

The Mt. Hood Oregon Resort Golf Course, 68010 E Fairway Ave, Welches, OR 97067, is open seven days a week 8 am to 6 pm. For more information, phone (503) 622-3151.

Go With the Loco Flow

himself into his new venture, eager to bring his unique touch to El Burro Loco. He plans to keep the menu the same but update the recipes to bring a more authentic flavor to his dishes. Valdivia prides himself on delivering “home-cooked” meals that depart from the commercialized versions found elsewhere.

By Ty Tilden The Mountain Times

Jose Valdivia believes strongly that “life is the best schooling you can get.”

Valdivia embarked on a new culinary journey by acquiring the beloved Mexican restaurant, El Burro Loco, earlier last month. Valdivia’s lifelong love for learning and experiencing new things is evident in his transition from operating a food cart to managing a full-fledged restaurant.

Valdivia’s culinary story began when he was laid off from a construction job in McMinnville at the tail end of the pandemic. With limited job opportunities and no formal college education, Valdivia decided to take a leap of faith and open a food cart. After consulting with local cart owners in McMinnville, he found a manufacturer based in Texas and opened his business in June of last year.

With his wife Maria’s cooking skills and his passion for learning, the food cart became a fast favorite. Though an initial success story, Valdivia was hit with yet another unexpected turn of events. “Everything was going great, but [on] November 23, it caught on fire. It was a total loss,” he said. Luckily, with his insurance coverage, Valdivia was able to get a newer cart manufactured, this time with state-of-the-art fire suppression systems.

Not long after the newer cart picked up business, the previous owners of El Burro

Loco approached Valdivia with an unexpected proposal to purchase their restaurant. Initially taken aback by the proposition, Valdivia quickly realized the potential the restaurant possessed. After carefully evaluating the opportunity, he decided to take the plunge and become the new proprietor.

The pressure faced by a restaurateur is different from that of a food cart owner, something Valdivia picked up on quickly. “To tell you the truth, I didn’t know what to do. A food cart is a totally different ball game than a restaurant,” he said.

Valdivia wasted no time immersing himself in the restaurant business. Although he initially felt a sense of uncertainty, he quickly adapted to the new environment. Learning from the existing staff, he observed the intricate details of food preparation and service methods, slowly gaining confidence in his role. “I went back to the line and they told me I wasn’t a cook. I didn’t say anything; I just go with the flow. I started watching how they serve and everything. And today, one of my cooks called in sick. I said ‘holy cow’ and my stress level started rising. My buddy told me I need to relax so I can be focused. So I started serving [food] to see how it goes, and I got this, now I’m comfortable,” Valdivia said.

With his characteristic enthusiasm, Valdivia threw

“When I talk to customers, I tell them ‘don’t be afraid to tell us if something’s wrong.’” I want to know if something’s missing,” Valdivia explained, noting how important the mountain community’s feedback is to his business.

When asked about his plans for the future, Valdivia’s eyes light up with ambition. While he remains tight-lipped about the specifics, he hints at an innovative concept that will revolutionize the local restaurant scene. His vision includes a dedicated piece of land and a custom-built establishment that will facilitate a unique dining experience centered around authentic Mexican cuisine, cooked over open fires and prepared with meticulous attention to detail.

Valdivia’s commitment to the community extends beyond the restaurant walls. He actively seeks ways to give back, such as sponsoring local athletes. Valdivia’s genuine

El Burro Loco’s new owner Jose Valdivia

Be Firewise - Prevent, Prepare, Protect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fire Focus

Fire Fighter Veteran Comes Out of Retirement

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

Pat McAbery has spent nearly his whole life making runs with emergency medical services. When he was seven, in the early 1970s, he tagged along for the ride on calls with his sister and mother, who helped organize the first EMS on The Mountain.

At 16, he joined the Explorer youth program at Hoodland Fire District. At 18 he became a volunteer with the district. He went on to get a real paying job working for a local ambulance company.

Then in 1992, he was hired as a full-time firefighter at the Gresham Fire Department. McAbery served in Gresham for more than 30 years before retiring in December.

A few months ago at age 57, he came out of retirement and rejoined Hoodland, this time around as a full-time staff paramedic and firefighter. That’s the short version of his firefighting life story, as McAbery tells it.

He said he was enjoy -

ing retirement for all of six months just fine, until he got the opportunity to give back to the Hoodland community and work close to his lifelong home in Rhododendron. The extra income would help pay the high cost of his medical insurance, as well.

“I never would have gotten my career firefighting job without having been a volunteer up here,” McAbery said. “It’s nice now that I can give back to the community at a different level than I did before, with a lot of experience from the big city.”

Working firefighter shifts of 48 hours on followed by 96 hours off also gives him time for other interests. He runs a video production business on the side called Sights And Sound Services, which makes educational documentaries.

He’s currently working on a feature-length video about first response services for mental health calls. McAbery writes, shoots and edits the video for production.

He also makes time to go camping around Mount Hood

with his family and ride dirt bikes with his son, a firefighter with Warm Springs Fire And Safety.

McAbery said he likes the variety of calls he gets on the job, most of which are medical emergencies. It’s a different job every day.

During his career in Gresham, he served on crews deployed to help fight major wildland fires in California and Oregon. They saw action protecting structures in the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge.

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Pat McAbery

‘A Bad Year For Tomatoes’ Opens at Sandy Actors Theatre

Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leaves Hollywood to live in a small town in the northeast, where she sets out to write her autobiography and grow her own tomatoes.

“Directing is good because you don’t have to memorize lines and you get to tell people where to go,” he said.

One thing’s for sure: Lamproe loves live theater.

“I tell people that theater is like a 3-D movie without the glasses,” he said.

By Ty Walker

The Mountain Times

Director Jim Lamproe took a break from rehearsals recently to talk about the Sandy Actors Theatre’s upcoming production of “A Bad Year For Tomatoes.”

The comedy in two acts, written in 1974 by American playwright John Patrick, opens Sept. 15 and runs four consecutive weekends through Oct. 8. Showtimes are 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm Sundays.

Tickets may be purchased online at sandyactorstheatre. com or at the door. Cost is $20 adults; $18 seniors, veterans and students; and $15 children.

This will be the third play Lamproe has directed for the community theater in Sandy. He has also acted in numerous plays for the all-volunteer nonprofit theater for more than 13 years.

“We’ve got a good cast of seven actors,” Lamproe said. “The second week of rehearsals are going really well.”

The ensemble cast includes Ruthanne Kemdrick in the lead role of Myra Marlowe, Chris Botheos as Tom Lamont, Dorothy Espinoza as Cora Gump, Carita Louise as Reba Harper, Chris Canne as Piney, Kat Malstead as Willa

She finds her nosy neighbors coming and going bothersome, so she creates a homicidal sister whom she keeps locked in an upstairs room. She records her sister’s voice, threatening to cut off the ears of the meddlesome neighbors, and plays the recording to scare them away.

The hilarious characters in “A Bad Year For Tomatoes” will have audiences laughing from beginning to end.

Lamproe first became involved in the Sandy Actors Theatre after he saw a play and answered a Facebook ad for someone to do lights and sound for a production. Later the theater needed an actor to do a scene. The inexperienced Lamproe volunteered.

“I did four lines, one scene, and the rest is history,” he said. “What I like about acting is you get a chance to be someone that you would not normally be,” he said. “Someone who’s the complete opposite of what you normally are.”

Asked which he liked better, acting or directing? He said directing.

Sandy Actors Theatre began in 1976 as the One Way Theatre. In 1979 it became known as The Sandy Community Players, then in 2000 changed its name to what it is today.

The theater leases a 20,000 square-foot building at 17433 Meinig Ave. in Sandy, “A Bad Year For Tomatoes” producer Kathy Strickland said. Formerly used as a bowling alley and leather shop, the theater seats 99 people in its cozy space.

Over the years, it has made improvements like installing more comfortable seats and adding risers. Strickland said the theater added more space for the actors backstage when it acquired an apartment attached to the rear of the building.

For tickets, go online at sandyactorstheatre.com, or phone 503-936-4378.

Mae Wilcox and Dan Bosserman as sheriff.

The ensemble cast of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes”at the Sandy Actors Theatre.

Chris Canne as Piney

VIEW OF THE MOUNTAIN

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We’d like to thank you for including the letter introducing our website and urging the community to attend the August 10th Clackamas County Commissioners public hearing. You are very kind to have held the space for us and a true community supporter. The Mountain Times has always been the voice of the Mountain villages and it is wonderful that you are continuing that tradition of true community newspapers.

Sincerely, Michelle and Hoodland STR Committee members Doug, Peter, Matt and Dona

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Hello, readers.

I wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone who reads our paper every month. In a world full of smartphones, apps, computer screens and websites, it is refreshing to know that in some places of the world, local newspapers can not only survive but thrive as well.

One of the many questions I am asked by folks when they hear I bought a newspaper is. Why in the heck would you buy a newspaper in this day and age? What are you crazy? I always smile and say, “Why, yes, I am crazy. All business owners need to be a bit crazy to want to operate their own company.” I then add that my passion actually lies with local communities that have strong connections to one another. I find that it is this community connection that enriches lives and can help to make everyone feel part of something bigger.

Speaking of connection, September is Suicide Prevention Month. As you will read inside, our lead writer, Ty Walker, describes his own personal experience with losing a person whom he loved to suicide. When I read his story, it opened my eyes to how much of an impact

CORRECTION

I’m speaking as a local resident of the Hoodland Community, not for the Clackamas County Planning Commission.

In the August edition of The Mountain Times, the article “Under Investigation Over Wetlands” contained an error and claimed that the Clackamas County Planning Commission had approved a Floodplain Development application. This was not the case.

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we make on others, sometimes without even knowing it.

As you are out and about this month, going about your normal daily routines, I ask that you go the extra mile and share a smile or a compliment with someone. You never know how much that one small gesture could change the course of someone’s life for the better.

I will close this month’s letter with one of my favorite sayings which seems extra relevant in this day and age. “Don’t give up. You haven’t met everyone who will love you yet.”

Until our next issue,

Sincerely,

Matthew Nelson Publisher, The Mountain Times.

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application for Residential Development was approved by the Planning Director. The approval was challenged by Hoodland Community Planning Organization and neighboring property owners of the immediate area. An Appeal Hearing was scheduled by a Hearings Officer. A hearing was held, testimony was given, and the Hearings Officer made a final decision of approval on the County’s behalf. Planning Commission - The

Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding legislative amendments (new law) and quasi-judicial applications (implementing the law). They do not make the law or make final decisions.

Sincerely, Gerald Murphy (Murph) Chair, Clackamas County Planning Commission

I recently heard that Clackamas County is planning to charge an $8 daily parking fee at Barlow Wayside Park. I oppose charging any fee for using Barlow Wayside. I do not oppose fees at other county parks that offer a variety of amenities. I gladly pay to use the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wildwood Recreation Site, which offers trails, picnicking, a playground, group shelters, horseshoe pits, drinking fountains, full restrooms (with flush toilets and running water), and a large field for baseball/softball, soccer and other games. It’s also a trailhead for the US Forest Service’s Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Wildwood’s day-use fee is just $5. Barlow Wayside has a small parking lot, a pit toilet (which was installed by BLM) and a bit more than one mile of trails. Most of the maintenance of the park is conducted by local volunteers. Charging a fee will discourage the use of the park by many locals and visitors from elsewhere, especially families and others with low incomes.

I ask the county to reconsider its plans to charge a day-use fee at Barlow Wayside. Imagine a sign stating that “Access to this park is a free service of Clackamas County.”

Steve Wilent Rhododendron

We at the Mountain Times strive to bring the most accurate information, but on occasion we have been known to make mistakes. We wanted to thank Gerry Murphy for helping us straighten out the facts for our story in last month’s paper about the Wetlands investigation. We appreciate the passion that our readers have with our paper and their help in making sure it is as accurate as possible.

Sincerely,

—The Mountain Times Staff

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Earlier this summer, Governor Kotek issued several vetoes of proposals that the Legislature passed in June. I was pleasantly surprised by her decision to veto hundreds of thousands of tax dollars planned to be spent on a study legalizing prostitution in Oregon.

As a former Portland Police officer, I saw many examples of human trafficking. Many of those were in some way linked to prostitution. Of course, we never would want to criminalize someone who is a victim of such a horrible crime. Our local prosecutors do a good

Inside Salem Opinion

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

better to prepare our students for future success. I believe that includes giving parents more power to choose an educational environment that best fits their child’s needs. I want to set our kids up to be their best, and we must do more as a Legislature to empower parents and students.

sible. I’ve been working with county and state transportation officials to receive updates on road conditions and learn what needs to be done to move forward with improvements.

job of ensuring that doesn’t happen. Current laws give law enforcement the tools to go after traffickers and those abusing women. Legalizing prostitution would make it harder for law enforcement to catch true criminals. I opposed the state funding this study, and I’m glad Governor Kotek agreed.

As kids head back to school, I have spoken to many parents who are losing faith in our public school system. Just in the last few weeks, reports have emerged that Oregon’s test scores are not rebounding post-pandemic. Data shows

that only 40% of the state’s third graders scored as proficient in reading and math this spring. That’s down from 47% proficiency in English and 46% in math pre-pandemic in 2019. Among eighth graders, only 44% achieved proficiency in reading and 26% in math. Since 2019, that’s down from 53% and 38% respectively.

In a recent study of 40 states, Oregon had the fourth worse rate of absenteeism among students. Over 36% of Oregon students miss 10% or more of their school year. These stats are unacceptable. We can and must do

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Now that session is over, my staff and I spend less of our time on policy and more on constituent casework. This means that we are helping residents navigate the state agencies, departments, and bureaucracies.

This work can take many forms. My office recently helped constituents with trouble navigating state websites to pay registration fees and those who had issues receiving licenses or certifications.

Between the fires in Oregon and the devastation in Lahaina, Hawaii, I’ve had numerous constituents reach out with concerns about bridges or roads that are in disrepair. They are asking about emergency plans if there is a need to evacuate but roads are closed or otherwise inacces-

Speaking of fires, now is the time of year that we have to be much more aware of the fire risk. I encourage you to visit wildfire.oregon.gov. You can view a map of Oregon’s current fires, learn how to prevent wildfires and sign up for emergency evacuation notices. For county-specific information, visit clackamas.us/dm.

Sometimes, we receive requests for help for issues outside my office’s jurisdiction. This would be any federal issues – such as the VA, immigration, or passport assistance. In these circumstances, we make sure those requests get put in the hands of your Congressional office which can best assist.

If you’re having any struggles with a government agency, please reach out to see if my office can help! You can email me at Rep.JeffHelfrich@ oregonlegislature.gov or call at 503-986-1452.

Mt. Hood Community College Unveils Planned Equity Center

The project is a result of several key occurrences, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many students in a state of food and housing insecurity and revealed a need for more student resources.

By Mt. Hood Community College

For The Mountain Times

Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) student basic needs team recently announced plans for a new

equity center, designed to meet the needs of students who are looking for a place to relax, study, meet, eat, and access resources. The equity center will be built in the former bookstore.

According to the MHCC Student Basic Needs team, the equity center will provide a range of resources and support to students. It will be a multi-faceted space, featuring the food pantry, housing support, and other resources such as laptops and hotspots. The center will offer a “living room” feel, making it a comfortable place for students to hang out, study, and socialize.

The location of the equity center has been carefully chosen to ensure it is easily accessible to students. It is

centrally-located directly under the student hub, making it easy for students to find and access the resources they need. The new space is also designed to reduce barriers and stigma for students seeking assistance for food and housing. “The equity center expands on the existing student spaces, welcoming children and families, while also providing a place to eat and build community,” Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Traci Simmons said. “We also want this center to be a centralized location where all of the resources available to students are within reach.”

To ensure the equity center is designed with students in mind, MHCC created a student basic needs team with members from various depart-

ments. The team is focused on creating a space that is both human-centered and equity-centered, considering the feedback and suggestions from students. “It’s really hard to strive for success when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night and it’s also really hard to focus when you are hungry or when you don’t have access to the information you need,” MHCC student Rheyna Tehrar said, “So I think that it’s really great that the college is providing a space where people can figure out what they need to be safe and also be able to have access to a space where they feel welcome and they can know that whatever they’re needing in that moment is going to be accepted

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

Illustration of MHCC Equity Center conceptual plan.

25th Anniversary of Sandy Cruisin’ Car Show

By Dennis McNabb

The Mountain Times

“Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, just never bought the right car.”

What is this love affair that we have with our automobiles? There are those among us, admittedly, who simply view them as a means of transportation but for the rest, the vast majority, they are an expression of who we are as people. In the myriad ways we personalize them, they project an image of the person inside. Some take it a step further, and it becomes a hobby, a labor of love, even an obsession. Car enthusiasts the world over consider it a way of life punctuated by those rare opportunities to show off what they’ve accomplished. And right here in Sandy, for 25 years now, we have been home to one of the biggest, baddest, and most beloved car shows in the greater Portland Metropolitan area, The Sandy Cruisin’ Car Show.

The Sandy Car Show began in 1997 as part of the annual

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very firm hand when it came to business. She was small and petite but would stand up against a grown man if they were being rude and unruly to her employees. Her employees were her family! Linda could be seen in her restaurants washing dishes, rolling pizza dough, busing tables and greeting her customers while dressed to the nines. She was never afraid to get her hands dirty with hard work.

Every year she would buy her employees Christmas gifts and give them bonus checks. For birthdays, she always gave them a certificate for a large pizza along with a gift. She was so generous and appreciated all of her employees’ hard work. “When Linda saw a need, she responded. One of her employees had a major stroke and Linda organized and held a fundraiser for her. Thousands of dollars were raised to purchase the type of

Sandy Oktoberfest celebration, which in those days was quite the attraction. Donna and Dick Larrowe were the first hosts, and initially focused on German makes and models. As the show grew in popularity, drawing ever larger crowds and participants, they opened it up to all makes and models including motorcycles. Trophies were given, raffles were drawn, and commemorative T-shirts were sold. It was a huge success and an undeniably good time. Unfortunately, over the years, the Oktoberfest celebration lost its organizers and faded into obscurity. The car show was set adrift without its anchor, but thanks to the tenacity and enthusiasm of its hosts and spectators, it found new legs, and has since become bigger and better than ever!

Sadly, Dick passed on, but Donna is still with us and working the show to this day alongside “new” hosts, Anne (pronounced Annie) and Rick Chambers. I had the pleasure of interviewing Anne, and she

medical bed that she needed. Memories keep coming to mind but way too many to share in one sitting.”

The Zig Zag Inn was one of the first of its kind to offer online horse races. Linda had a sense for business like no other. At Christmas, customers would drive from all over just to see the very decorated Zig Zag Inn — it was always magical!

Linda was also a member of the Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce; she loved the community and the community loved her. She was very active throughout the community.

She was known for never letting anyone go hungry. If someone walked through the door and couldn’t pay, she would sit them down and give them something to drink and something warm to fill their belly.

Linda had diabetes, cancer, leukemia, heart failure, a kidney transplant and a leg amputation, but never once did she complain. She persevered

was not only lovely to talk to, but clearly very conscientious and passionate about the show. This is not some smalltown event with only 40 or 50 cars. They have to actually cap it at a whopping 200 quality entrants! And it’s free to spectators! The pre-registration cut-off has passed, but same day registration is $20 for the first class entered. Any additional classes entered for the same vehicle are an additional $10. Every entrant is provided with a ballot and is encouraged to vote, and with over 20 trophies awarded, chances are likely you could win!

If not, there are lots of other opportunities to take home something fun. Raffles are held all day, with an additional silent auction, and also a 50/50 Cash Raffle, not to mention dash plaques are provided for every entrant who VOTES. And if that doesn’t grab your attention, there will be enough music and delicious food to put all the county fairs to shame! Courtesy

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and never gave up. Even when she felt her worst she always was dressed beautifully with her hair done and makeup on. She was a warrior, to say the least. “It was an honor to have had her in my life and the lives of my children, and I am thankful for such a blessing.” We will always remember Mountain legend Linda Rae Trickel.

Linda Trickel in her younger years

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Summer Academy Offers Friendship, Fun and Learning

By Dennis McNabb

The Mountain Times

Summer break: a term that evokes a dreamy sort of nostalgia, a longing for those carefree days of childhood. Why? Because for roughly three months out of the year, we had relatively little to no responsibility. We could just be kids! We could hang out with friends and family, perhaps take a trip, explore a new hobby, or read a great book. It was a time reserved for relaxation, regrouping, and for some, even reinvention. The possibilities were endless.

But let’s be honest, it was also a time of tedium. Three months was a stretch when taken all at once, and without structure, our minds had a tendency to wander, to lose focus. We forgot some of what we’d worked so hard to learn during the school year. That’s why Summer School is and has always been such a fantastic stopgap. In particular, with regards to the program developed over the last couple of years here at the Oregon Trails School District, local middle school kids are now being given the opportunity to see friends, have fun, and simultaneously keep their minds sharp by exploring new and exciting topics.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Kanable, the Life Science teacher at Cedar Ridge Middle School and an enthusiastic leader of the

program. Josh said they’ve been fortunate the past two years to have enough grant money to pay for the busing, so the program has been completely free for the kids. Teachers were offered an open curriculum and given free rein during the application process to produce an amazing variety of classes: they have risen to the occasion. From Engineering to Potpourri to Flower Gardening to Outdoor Sciences: the kids have had no end to the variety of interesting and educational subjects to investigate.

One of the most exciting and unique aspects of the program is the hands-on approach to learning, something that can’t always be provided in a standard classroom setting. Josh, for example, had the privilege of taking his kids to a multitude of parks and preserves in the area: Wildwood Park, Oxbow Park, Salmon River Road, and Eagle Fern Park, among others. They hiked down the Sandy River Trails and visited a salmon habitat restoration project hosted by

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affidavits agreeing to compliance with STR registration requirements, including maximum occupancy, noise, parking, garbage pick-up, building and fire safety standards, and require the name and contact info of the “responsible party” to be posted on STR and visible from the street.

The administration fee is .85% of the nightly rental rate. For every one-hundred dollars in rent, eighty-five cents is collected from the guest and paid to the county. The program is to be self-funded by this fee. It will cost nothing to register an STR. The Tourism Development Council committed $200,000 of Transient Lodging Tax funds to help with one-time start-up costs for this two-year pilot program.

Many mountain residents, business owners, organized

community groups in favor of regulation and STR owners and operators attended the meeting in person or via Zoom. They gave testimony about their experiences regarding the STRs affecting their quality of life and asked how immediate issues with an STR would be resolved. The proposal states that the first attempt to resolve a conflict with an STR occupant falls on the affected neighbor to speak to the property’s guest, representative, or owner. If there is no response in 24 hours, the administrator for the program, housed in the Clackamas County Department of Finance, would be the point of contact to enforce violations of the STR code. Many said they felt unsafe contacting STR guests in person and commented that there is only one sheriff for 42 miles of Clackamas County.

Residents were concerned that the proposal did not address fire issues. Several

testified that they fear losing their homes and lives to fire, stating that it is only a matter of time before the area burns because people ignore fire bans, some fire pits are not to code or under trees, and many people leave them unattended or are not prepared to put them out safely. Testimony also included loud parties, cars blocking roads preventing emergency vehicle access, excessive noise violations, aging septic systems accommodating more people more frequently fouling groundwater, hot tubs next door and too near their bedrooms and a litter problem due to a lack of bear-proof garbage cans. For more info on the proposed regulations, see this link: www. clackamas.us/str.

Attend the second public hearing on September 7 at 10 a.m. in person at 2051 Kaen Road, via Zoom or email testimony to bcc@clackamas.us.

Students learning in an outdoor environment.

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

Becky Jacob likes to go on road trips to find inspiration for her art. The watercolorist from Brightwood packs her truck with her camera, paint, canvases, brushes and other supplies, driving deep into the forest or to the coast to capture all the distinctive images of nature that Oregon has to offer.

“I’m an avid nature painter, taking images I’ve seen on hikes or drives and being able to paint them,” Jacob said. “There are so many unique,

Meet the Artist: Becky Jacob

signature things, images you don’t see anywhere but the Pacific Northwest. It inspires me to paint and to share them.”

There are three rivers she lives near whose proximity to each other made a big impression on her. She has painted the Sandy River on Lolo Pass, where you can see Mount Hood, the Zigzag River, near Lady Creek in Rhododendron, and the Salmon River.

Admirers of Jacob’s painting describe her landscapes as ethereal and atmospheric. One of her finest recognizable signatures is her expert use of light in watercolor

“I focus on how light plays on something,” she said. “How rays of light shine through trees, sunrise or sunset.”

Her painting “Komorebi,” Japanese for “Dappled Light,” demonstrates a talent for capturing the image of light shining through trees. Another brilliant example of this use of light is her painting of Mount Hood at sunrise, with its soft pink and blush colors of morning.

Jacob was introduced to art in grade school growing up in Klamath Falls, where her parents signed her up for an oil painting class. She gravitated toward watercolors over the years because she liked the way she could play with colors and lighting.

She went on to study art and interior design at Mt. Hood Community College and the Art Institute Of Seattle. Today, she teaches classes in her home studio to about nine students, ranging in age from 14 to 70-something. This September she plans a field trip to Wildwood Trail to teach “plein air” painting, which is French for “in the open air.” That’s when you go outside the studio into the landscape you are painting.

Jacob paints her more abstract pieces from memory or from photos she has taken as a reference. “It’s more intuitive painting,” she said. “If we’re doing something stylized or abstract work as opposed to more realism.”

You can see her watercolor works on display at Coffee

House 26 on The Mountain. She also maintains an online gallery at:.https://www.facebook.com/beckyjacobmtnwatercolor/

She has sold artwork on commission, but considers painting just one among her many creative pastimes. She’s also a musician who plays guitar and sings in church. A former restaurant owner, she also loves to cook.

Jacob shares her home in Brightwood with her husband, Dave, three dogs and a horse.

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Acrylic on canvas

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 clackesd.org/artshow/2023-gallery

Welches Parent Teacher Corner

Hello Welches Families! The Welches PTCO is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve and support the students of the Welches Schools and our community as a whole. To keep up to date on community events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, make sure to join our new email list at bit.ly/WPTCOlist or scan the QR Code below! Look for our first newsletter in September!

ADOPTION OF THE MONTH

Welches is welcoming students back for their first day of school on Tuesday Sept. 5th and with the start of school comes some import-

ant dates for our Welches families and community members:

Wednesday 9/13: first Early Release day of the year

Thursday 9/21: Fall

Picture Day

Friday 9/29: Rainbow Run

The WPTCO is looking for parent and community volunteers to fill out volunteer applications/background checks and attend a volunteer orientation at the school prior to the Rainbow Run since we’ll be needing a lot of volunteers on Friday, September 29th! Background checks take time so make sure to fill out your application as early as possible. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates for volunteer orientation the first few weeks September via ParentSquare and events calendar on the school website at https://ws.oregontrailschools.com/

In need of school supplies or a backpack for your child? The Hoodland Women’s Club is providing school supplies and backpacks for families in need. Call the school office at 503-622-3165 for pickup details. If you’d like to donate school supplies, donations can be made to the school office between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Save the Date for our Annual Auction: April 27, 2024 at Camp Arrah Wanna. We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions or you’d like to make a donation to the WPTCO, reach out at welchesptco@gmail.com. You can also donate to the WPTCO directly through Paypal at paypal.me/WPTCO.

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Museum Chatter: Mt. Hood’s Steiner Log Cabins

By Lloyd Musser

For The Mountain Times

Why were there so many cars and people in Rhododendron on Saturday, August 12?

About 350 people attended the annual Mt Hood’s Steiner Cabin Tour. The tour this year featured five log cabins built by Henry Steiner, plus the original Rhododendron homestead cabin built in the

1890s. Participants enjoyed walking to these cabins along the one-mile loop, with perfect weather. This annual event is organized by the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum as it is their mission to preserve and share Mount Hood History.

What is the historical significance of Steiner Cabins? Henry Steiner grew up in the Oregon

City/ Beavercreek area. He became a carpenter and contractor, building warehouses, barns, and wooden bridges. Around 1924-25 he built the Arrah Wanna Bridge on the Salmon River. He then built his first log cabin near Brightwood. He moved his family to Brightwood in 1927 and lived there the rest of his life in a rented house. He passed in 1953 at age 76. He left no records of his work, but research indicates he built over 100 cabins and two churches during his years living in Brightwood. Most of these cabins were built between Sandy and Government Camp. He was occasionally enticed to build cabins in places such as Rockaway, Garden Home, Troutdale, Molalla, and Roseburg. There was a building boom on Mount Hood following completion of the Mount Hood Loop Highway, in 1923. Thousands of building lots were created and sold between Alder Creek and Government

Camp. These building lots sold for about $500 each, or you could lease a U.S. Forest Service summer home lot for $25.00 per year. Henry could build you a 1000 sf log cabin, with a fireplace and shower, for $600.00, if he could harvest the needed logs and rocks from your property. The price would be slightly more if he had to purchase logs off site. The going price for a 12” diameter Douglas fir tree from the Sandy Lumber property at Wildwood was 25 cents per tree.

Henry was trying to build housing units for a low cost by only purchasing items he could not make out of wood, such as windows, sinks and bathtubs. He made his own doors, door handles, furniture, curtain rods and cabinets. He made a practice of hiring members of his family, including his sons John and Fred at ages 16 and 14 years, respectively. He paid them very little because he was providing the room and board at

home. Money was always tight in his household as he always undervalued his work’s worth.

Henry was trying to build low-cost housing but he never missed an opportunity to incorporate some artful touches in each cabin. He started by siting the cabin so that it faced the best view. He always found some logs for porch posts that had some twists and character to them. One of his trademarks was finding naturally bent small trees to use for stair railings. His entry doors, made of crooked logs, sawn in half vertically and bookended were unique. Overall, his cabins have a sense of scale and design that is very pleasing visually. This visual appeal is perhaps the reason a majority of the cabins built by Henry Steiner, nearly 100 years ago, are maintained and

To learn more about Steiner Cabins visit the Mt. Hood Museum. Watch a video on the Museum’s website: www. mthoodmuseum.org. There are several videos on YouTube if

Lloyd Musser is the volunteer curator at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum. The Museum is located at 88900 E. US26, Government Camp, Oregon. Open daily 9-5 www.mthoodmuseum.org

Garrett Stokes, a Steiner Cabin owner received an award for preserving his Steiner Cabin. Presenting the award is Lloyd Musser, Curator, Mt. Hood Museum.

Typical Steiner Cabin with character logs for porch posts, sunburst in gable, and nice visual appeal. Photo courtesy Mt. Hood Museum Collection.

Ferns: Ancient Plants Thriving on The Mountain

can Fern Society, the ferns we see today evolved relatively recently — roughly the last 70 million years. With about 10,500 living species, they are the second-most diverse group of vascular plants on Earth, outnumbered only by flowering plants.

A glance at most any view of our Mountain landscape confirms the obvious: we have a lot of trees. Less obvious, but still readily apparent, are the ferns that vastly outnumber the trees. Some of the ferns may be even older than the trees that tower over them. Various sources say sword ferns, widespread in our area, can live for centuries.

Ferns have been present on Earth longer than trees. Scientists think the first forests were made of Archaeopteris, a genus of plants dating 375 million years past; they had fern-like foliage and, like most modern ferns, reproduced by spores rather than seeds. The ancestors of the true ferns we see today were very likely present before Archaeopteris forests developed. The earliest known fossil of a fern ancestor, found in Siberia, dates from about 500 million years ago. According to the Ameri-

Ferns reproduce from spores that are held in clusters called sori, which are usually on the underside of the fronds and may be yellow, green, brown, or black. In our area, spores ripen from late May through October and will drift off like fine dust or pollen. Fern spores can aggravate allergies in some people.

To propagate ferns from spores, says the Hardy Fern Foundation, “pick a frond or portion of a frond and place it between two sheets of white paper. If ripe, the spores should drop within 24 hours and will leave a pattern on the paper. Frequently, chaff will drop as well, and this must be removed before sowing. To get rid of the chaff, tilt the paper slightly and tap gently. The chaff will fall away while the spores remain behind.” Of course, with so many ferns here, there’s little need to produce more of them.

Sword fern has a well-deserved reputation as a tough plant. I have driven over some large ones near my burn pile

many times, and they always come back the next year looking as though they hadn’t been mashed into the ground. I’ve dug up sword ferns, cut the rhizome bundle into two, and transplanted them, and they’ve thrived. Several ferns grow in our shady forests along with sword fern: deer, lady, maidenhair, and others. The stems and rhizomes of licorice ferns, which typically grow on tree trunks or boulders, supposedly taste like black licorice, but I’ve found that they’re rather bland. Indigenous people in the region reportedly chewed licorice fern for flavor and as a treatment for colds and sore throats; they sometimes steeped licorice fern rhizomes to make a medicinal tea.

Bracken ferns, which grow from single stems rather than in bunches, usually prefer sunny areas such as pastures, roadsides, and burned areas. They usually grow to three or four feet

tall, but I’ve seen taller specimens. Some people, including Lara, think bracken fern is a weed, since it can quickly take over a disturbed site.

The tightly coiled tips of young fern fronds are known as fiddleheads, because they resemble the head of a fiddle. Are fiddleheads edible? Some are, some aren’t. According to the University of Oregon, bracken and lady fern are the only two edible fiddlehead

species in the Pacific Northwest. Eating other fiddleheads, even after cooking them, may make you sick.

No one sent in an answer to last month’s question, “Know what you call a barred owl with no feathers?” It’s obvious: a bared owl.

Have a question about ferns? Are you willing to admit that you once hung out in fern bars? Let me know. Email: SWilent@gmail.com.

Ferns reproduce from spores that develop in clusters called sori, usually on the underside of fronds.

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Your Hoodland & Sandy Public Libraries

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Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:00 pm

School Supply Drive

Through Sept. 10

Sandy and Hoodland Libraries and Todos

Juntos are collecting new school supplies for kids K-12. Drop them in the bin at either library. A list of requested materials will be available on the library website in August.

TAKE & MAKE (take and make kits available while supplies last).

Kids - Sunflower Crafts

Sept. 15 –A double Take & Make kit this month! Create a picture like artist Claude Monet’s “Bouquet of Sunflowers” and make a paper handprint sunflower, too.

Teens - Banned book magnets

Sept. 1 –Help us celebrate banned or challenged books by creating your very own set of banned book page magnets. “Banned” books are books that someone has deemed too provocative, controversial, or daring to read. Even though a book is banned or challenged, that does not make it a bad book. People who believe in the freedom to read and think for themselves think it’s essential to protect the right to read any book you want. Starting September 1 pick up a new teen take and make kit from Sandy or Hoodland Libraries to commemorate. Show off your magnets during National Banned Book Week October 1 - Oct 7, 2023. For more information about banned and challenged books, please visit: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks

Adults -DIY Coasters

Sept. 15 –Make a coaster out of recycled magazine pages! This will be a bit of a challenging project and extra hands may be needed to help hold the pieces together as you work. Mod Podge will be in the kit to help glue the edges together and put a finish on the coaster. We hope you will have fun with this project!

Digital Book Club

Thursday, August 3, 7:00 pm via Zoom

The Last Bus to Wisdom” - Ivan Doig

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Kids Lego Club

Saturday, Sept. 3, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

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Build Lego creations with your friends. This event will happen on the first Saturday of each month.

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, Sept. 6 & 20 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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This program provides teens, ages 12-17 or grades 6th-12th, a dedicated space to hang out, and watch videos on the big screen. Play board games, listen to music, and use art and craft supplies to ignite creativity. Snacks are provided.

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Author Talk with Amy Stewart

Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:00 pm Zoom

“Girl Waits with a Gun” - Amy Stewart Amy Stewart, author of the Kopp Sisters series, will join us for this meeting.

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TAB is your opportunity to get involved and make a difference. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to improve our programs and services for teens.

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Monday, Sept. 11, 7:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

“The Omega Factor “- Steve Berry

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

Sandy Women’s Book Club

Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

“Four Winds”- Kristin Hannah

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

After School Kids Club

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Starting: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 3:30 pm - 5 pm

Come to the library after school on Tuesdays for LEGO or Science fun! Lego Club is the 2nd Tuesday of the month. STEM Club is on the 4th Tuesday of the month. For LEGO Club you will build something from our vast collection of LEGOs and then display your creation during the month until the following LEGO Club. For our STEM Club, we present something science-related for you to try each month.

Hoodland Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 4:00 pm

Hoodland Public Library Community Room

“The Glass Hotel” - Emily St. John Mandel

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

Author Talk

“Raising Badass Humans” by Kat Mullin

Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Oregon Ghost Stories

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:00 pm

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Join Historian and Paranormal Investigator Rocky Smith for a presentation on history, folklore and the paranormal.

MOUNTAIN RECIPE

tellen@ci.sandy.or.us

Hispanic Heritage Month / Celebración de la Herencia

Hispana

Clackamas Bank Theater, 38975 Proctor Blvd, Sandy

Sept. 30, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Mexican Folk Dance by Estampa Mexicana plus refreshments, crafts, games and more. Baile Folclórico Mexicano por Estampa Mexicana además de refrescos, manualidades, juegos y más.

Katie Murphy kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

Learn Computer Basics

Sandy Library Community Room

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn Internet Basics

Sandy Library Community Room

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn Microsoft Word

Sandy Library Community Room

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Mouse and Keyboard Basics

Sandy Library Community Room

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Maureen Houck mhouck@ci.sandy.or.us

Teen Makerspace

Sandy Community Center

Starting Wednesday, Sept. 27. 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Teens ages 12 - 17 can come to explore their creativity, curiosity, and interests through hands-on projects and innovative technology. Rebecca Hanset rhanset@ci.sandy.or.us

ONGOING EVENTS

Spanish Class

Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 pm

info: kmurphy@ci.sandy.or.us

English Class

Sundays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

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.

Sandy Public Library - Thursdays

Thursdays, 10:00 am

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Todos Juntos will bring a related activity.

Molly Espenel mespenel@ci.sandy.or.us

Hoodland Public Library - Fridays

Fridays, 10:30 -11:00 am

Hoodland Public Library Community Room

Molly Espenel mespenel@ci.sandy.or.us

Family Storytime

Saturdays, 10:00 am

Sandy Public Library Community Room

Molly Espenel mespenel@ci.sandy.or.us

New Hours!

Sandy Public Library

Monday: 10 am to 7 pm

Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm

Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm

Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday:10 am - 5 pm

Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm

Hoodland Public Library:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm

Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm

Friday 12 pm - 6 pm

Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm

Tech Help

Have a question about using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Call the library at 503-668-5537 to schedule an appointment with a librarian.

Help is available on such topics as

• email

• social media

• Microsoft Word

• PC Basics

• using the Internet

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

Request a Book Bundle

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

The more you can tell us, the better the recommendation will likely be.

Visit www.ci.sandy.or.us/library for the form, or email libraryassistants@ ci.sandy.or.us and we will send the form to you. www.ci.sandy.or.us/library

Contact us

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

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

* 2 pounds cherry or grape tomatoes (or other meaty variety cut in equal sizes)

* extra-virgin olive oil, as needed to coat

* sprigs of thyme

* kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Low and slow to flavor country

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line rimmed sheet pan (or two) with parchment paper. Set aside. 2. Slice tomatoes in half, lengthwise. Arrange on sheet pan, cut-side up, so tomatoes are close together but not overly crowded. 3. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil; then shimmy around in pan until all are just coated with oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 4. Roast for 2 to 3 hours, until tomatoes begin to dry out and shrivel in on themselves, but still retain some juice inside. Timing will vary depending on the size/variety of your tomatoes. 5. Remove from oven and cover pan with aluminum foil until cooled, at least half an hour. Use right away, or cover with olive oil and store in refrigerator. CHEF’S TIP: Roast tomatoes at 200°F for 10 hours. If you can do this, try it. The flavors concentrate even more, and the texture just gets better and better. Low and slow is the way to go.

Both Libraries will be closed : Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 4 Staff training - Thursday, Sept. 28

Local News Hoodland Women’s Club

Chicali Cantina, Dragonfly Bakery, Mogul Mountain Pizza and Mt. Hood Pie Co. The fee for golfing included the greens fee and cart fees, and included breakfast treats (provided by Safeway), lunch and swag bags. The day ended with a live auction and basket raffle. Local businesses and individuals provided auction and raffle items ranging from a Turkish mosaic lamp to a wide variety of wines and gift certificates. Thank you to Mercury Development for providing the space to assemble the baskets.

house, Chicali Cantina, Clackamas County Bank, Ever Fresh Fruit Company, Mountain Cru, Mt. Hood Cannabis, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Portland Residential Appraisals, Safeway and Skyway Bar & Grill. Twenty five other businesses and individuals contributed amounts ranging from $100 to $300. It was truly a community effort in support of its own!

The 2023 Hoodland Women’s Club Golf Scramble is history. The August 17 event at the Mt. Hood, Oregon Resort is the club’s major fundraiser to provide scholarships to four local high school seniors with additional funds to support the club’s community giving program. This year’s schol -

arship recipients are Denali Barrett, Sydney Brewster, Aeris Eaton and Aspen Martz. Approximately 100 golfers teed off in groups of four to show their stuff and have a good time. Golfing was followed by lunch provided by Hoodland Women’s Club member-owned businesses:

In addition to contributing items for the auction and raffle, local businesses and individuals provided cash donations as sponsorships. Four of them were gold-level sponsorships of $1,000 each. Those were Mountain Life Clinic, Sandy Decor, Smoke on the Mountain and Thriftway. Silver-level sponsorships of $500 each were provided by Adventist Health Tillamook, Barlow Trail Road-

While the golf tournament was the big news in August, Hoodland Women’s Club members took time out August 7 to socialize at their annual picnic – this year at Wildwood Recreation Site. Members enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres in a late afternoon “cocktail hour” setting. In addition, members gathered for a crafting session on August 24 to make balsam fir “pillows,” catnip toys and sachet bags with an eye toward fall craft fairs. This followed another event where members made

garden mosaics. Ongoing activities underway also include a club history project, a revised strategic plan and continued improvements to the website and new member orientation. Whatever talents or interests individuals bring to the Club, there is a role for them. They are currently looking for individuals particularly interested in being part of its fundraising, website and marketing committees. Members of the Hoodland community (both full time and part time) are welcome to join at any time. Dues are just $25 per year. For more information, check out the Hoodland Women’s Club website (hoodlandwomensclub.org) or contact one of the Hoodland Women’s Club officers listed on the website. The next general meeting will be Monday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. with details included on the website as they are available.

DRAGONFLY CAFÉ & BAKERY (4) Mt Hood Village Resort

EL BURRO LOCO (5) 67211 Hwy 26, Welches

Wines, beers. Tasting flights. Charcuterie boards-meats, cheeses. Snacks.

503-622-2400 Breads, pastries.Dining, Catering, Cocktails. Indoor / outdoor seating.

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Sun.-Tues., Thurs. 8am-1pm, Wed.closed, Fri.-Sat. 8am-1pm, 5pm-8pm dragonflycafeandbakery.com

503-622-6780 Mexican. Margaritas. Beer. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Days & hours online. Order at: elburro-loco.com

FERNIE’S COFFEE 73265 Hwy 26, Rhododendron 503-564-9061 Proudly serving Stumptown coffees. Breakfast & Lunch - Bagels, box lunches, soup, sandwiches Thurs-Tues 6am-3pm. Closed Wed. Find us on Facebook

IVY BEAR FAMILY PIZZERIA (3) 54735 E Hwy 26, Sandy

503-208-9111 Old World Style Pizza, calzones, wings, salads. Wine/Beer/Soda. Arcade Room. Cured meats.

Mon-Fri 4-9pm, Sat & Sun 2-9pm. wingspromotions.com/ivybear

MT. HOOD BAKING COMPANY (4) 24525 E Welches Rd., Welches 503-322-6623 Fresh homemade breads, sandwiches, assortment of decadent pastries. Open 8am-3pm Saturday-Sunday. mthoodbakingcompany.com

MT. HOOD OREGON RESORT (22) Welches

MT HOOD ROASTERS (32) 73451 Hwy 26, Rhododendron

503-622-2214

503-622-6574 Espresso, stuffed breakfast bagels, teas freshly roasted coffee beans. Custom labeled coffee. Gifts. Outdoor sitting.

Altitude: Open 7 days a week, hours vary. Familiar favorites. Gorgeous view with outside dining. mthood-resort.com

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Talking and Support May Reduce Suicide

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times

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Suicide stole the love of my life. Overcome by deep depression and debilitating chronic back pain, my wife and best friend took her life Feb. 13, 2018.

So suicide is a difficult subject for me to talk about without bringing up all kinds of emotions. It happened more than five and a half years ago. We were separated and living apart at the time but still best friends.

I hadn’t heard from her for a couple of days, and she did not respond to my phone messages or texts. When I went to her house, her lights were on but there was no answer at the door. She had locked herself in the bedroom. I pounded on the door screaming her name. There was dead silence. Then I saw the note on a shelf outside the bedroom door. It read: “I’m so sorry. I have to go. I’ll always love you. I want you to

know. I’m so sorry. Goodbye my love. There’s no pain here, just peace and love. You were my heart.”

I called 911 and minutes seemed like hours before Portland Police arrived. They broke down the door and called the county coroner. They found her lifeless body, dead by self-asphyxiation with CO2. I went into shock. I could not believe it. This had to be a nightmare. But it was not. Seeing her rolled out in a gurney zipped up in a body bag was all too real.

There were plenty of warning signs leading up to that day that she was thinking about suicide. But I just chalked them up to her being intoxicated and overdramatic. I didn’t take them seriously. She often would ask me, “You’ll be OK if I’m gone won’t you? No one will miss me.”

I told her I would not be OK without her, that I would miss her. I loved her.

It wasn’t the first time she attempted suicide. I know she tried at least one other time before that fatal day. Look

ing back, I feel guilty, like I should have done something more to prevent my wife’s death. Those are common feelings among family member survivors of suicide victims, I have learned, and we recognize suicide prevention month this September.

According to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, when people die by suicide, their surviving family and friends may experience prolonged grief, shock, anger, guilt, symptoms of depression or anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide themselves.

Overall, there was a record high 49,449 suicide deaths in 2021, according to Center For Disease Control and Prevention. That’s nearly 15 deaths for every 100,000 people. Of the total number of deaths, 39,255 were male and 10,194 were female. The suicide rate spiked in 2021, reversing two years of decline. And with the continued increase in 2022, rates surpassed the previous record from 2018.

“Nine in ten Americans believe America is facing a

mental health crisis. The new suicide death data reported by CDC illustrates why. One life lost to suicide is one too many. Yet, too many people still believe asking for help is a sign of weakness,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

The most recent statistics available in Oregon were recorded in 2021, when there were 889 suicide deaths.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline suggest 5 steps to help safeguard people from the risk of suicide and support them when in crisis:

1. Ask: Asking and talking about suicide may in fact reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.

2. Help keep them safe: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to lethal means is an important part of suicide prevention.

3. Be there: Increasing someone’s connectedness to others and limiting their isolation has shown to be a protective factor against

suicide.

4. Help them connect: Individuals that called the 988 Lifeline were significantly more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed and more hopeful by the end of calls.

5. Follow up: After you’ve connected a person experiencing thoughts of suicide with the immediate support systems that they need, following up with them to see how they’re doing can help increase their feelings of connectedness and support. There’s evidence that even a simple form of reaching out can potentially reduce that person’s risk for suicide.

If you’re depressed and having suicidal thoughts, phone 988. Someone will be there to hear your troubles and talk. For help online after a traumatic event, you can go to tipnw.org. A volunteer will come out to the site and offer support.

**TRIGGER WARNING**

piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing.

By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic

As the smoke rolls over the mountains from nearby fires, I can feel that particular type of headache setting in that accompanies the polluted air. It reminds me that it is time to employ strategies to minimize and manage toxic exposure during wildfire season. Why is wildfire smoke so dangerous?

Wildfire smoke contains tiny particles made up of burned solids and liquids. The energy from the fire that turns matter into smoke also leaves behind free radicals and other toxic substances. Due to their small size (less than 2.5 microns), these particles are small enough to get into your lungs and pass from your bloodstream to the entire body. Exposure to smoke can result in symptoms such as itchy or irritated eyes, coughing, chest pain, irritated sinuses, wheezing, fast heartbeat, headaches, elevated blood pressure and more. Repeated exposure over time can lead to chronic illnesses related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Aside from taking a well-timed vacation, how can we minimize our risk during wildfire season?

Health

Stay inside or mask up. Surrounded by millions of trees, we enjoy some of the cleanest air in the world for most of the year. And although most of us don’t appreciate being indoors during the summer or wearing masks, it benefits our health when the smoke comes through. Monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) and stay indoors when the AQI reaches unhealthy levels. If you must go outdoors, wear a mask when AQI levels are over 100. Well-fitting N95, KF94 and KN95 masks will offer the best protection. Cloth and surgical masks are better than nothing but will not filter out the smaller particles that can damage your body. Maximize indoor air quality.

Keep windows closed and replace furnace filters. Aubrey from Sunset Heating & Cooling recommends upgrading furnace filters to CAL 16 or 20 or MERV 13 or higher (if your system allows) to maximize air quality. Smoke will enter the home when we open doors and will seep through cracks and

leaks. If you have central air, keep your fan in the “on” position to keep it running continuously to cycle air through the filter. If your system has a fresh air intake, set it to recirculation mode or close the outdoor intake damper so you do not draw toxic air inside. If you don’t have central air or want to maximize air quality further, you can attach furnace filters to box fans or run air purifiers to clean the indoor air. Adding indoor plants will create natural air filtration. Spider plants, philodendrons and snake plants are some of the best air-cleaning options. Optimize the terrain of your body.

Analyze what you are putting in your body. Your “trigger” for symptoms is lighter when you have more toxic build-up in your body. If your toxic load is lower, you will get fewer symptoms from outside irritants. Avoid inflammatory foods. If you are unfamiliar, look up the anti-inflammatory diet and adopt the principles into your daily habits. Plan ahead for meals

and have healthy groceries on hand. Shop the “outside” aisles of the grocery store, avoiding processed foods. Eat healthy organic food with lots of fruits, veggies, lean proteins, healthy fats and limited carbs. Avoid refined sugar, fried food, sodas, chemical additives and dyes. Use honey and maple syrup for sweeteners. If you are trying to make positive changes in your diet but feel overwhelmed, consider the 80/20 rule, where you are more strict 80% of the time and more relaxed 20% of the time on your diet parameters. This concept works well with eating more cleanly during the work week and indulging more (but not going crazy) on the weekends.

Stay hydrated. Your body has natural filtration systems in various organs, which require adequate water to function correctly. Drink a minimum of half your body weight in ounces daily to help your body eliminate toxins by regularly flushing it with filtered or spring water. Add electrolytes if you exercise for over an hour or are in excessive heat.

Get bodywork. Massage moves toxins from the body, which are stuck in sore points in the muscle. Massage also increases blood and lymphatic circulation, which aids in detoxification. Chiropractic adjustments can improve painfree movement and help your nerves, muscles, joints and organs to function correctly. Acupuncture can assist the body in toxin release and can clear nerve, blood circulation or lymphatic flow blockages. Move your body. Your body requires movement for circulation. Circulation helps the body eliminate toxins, and so does a good sweat! Find creative ways to exercise indoors, such as going to the gym, jumping rope, running in place, doing floor exercises, workout videos or yoga.

Hopefully, it will rain soon to clear the air and calm the fires. Until then, employ some of these strategies to weather the smoke storm.

The Whole Tooth

Plant Antioxidants May Help Periodontal Disease in Smokers

approaches of the past. So if you’ve read my articles over the years you can probably tell when there is some goofy, unique, odd-ball news related to dentistry! Previous articles about teeth jewelry, hypnotism in place of anesthesia and dentistry in barbershops come to mind.

tables such as apples, onions, dark berries, and red wine. Flavonoids are compounds found in plants that we ingest when we eat them and some of them can have positive effects on our overall health. They are known to be antioxidants and can be anti-inflammatory agents for the body.

By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental

I’m always interested in hearing about dental news that doesn’t fit the traditional

I recently found a study from the Journal of Periodontal Research that found that a plant flavonoid named Quercetin helped reduce the negative effects of cigarette smoking on periodontal health. Quercetin is a plant flavonoid that is found in some fruits and vege-

Cigarette smoke is believed to contribute to periodontal disease and bone loss over time. The mechanism may be its deleterious effects on both the periodontal ligaments which hold our teeth in our mouth and also the oxidative stress on our cells that can trigger bone loss

around our teeth.

A recent study by Dr. Sheng Yang showed that the Quercetin Flavonoid helped shield the periodontal ligaments’ cells and the jaw bone around teeth from the deleterious effects of cigarette smoke compared to the groups that did not have the Quercetin.

Of course it may be a while till we know the exact pathway and so a simple cure is not there yet. However, this does highlight what we have known for quite some time now, which is that the whole body is connected and the mouth is not separate from the rest of

the body. It may not be a magic silver bullet but eating healthy foods probably does make a big difference in our gum, periodontal, and teeth health over time whether you’re a smoker or not.

There are definitely times when medications are needed to treat disease. But, if eating some Quercetin in our diet helps stave off some disease and maybe reduce the amount of pharmaceutical medicines we have to ingest, that to me seems preferable. So pass over some blueberries and apples!

Photography around Mount Hood and beyond The

Viewfinder Outdoors

view the meteors to the north, but they can be seen passing overhead when you are looking south.

I usually choose a night each season to stay awake and photograph falling stars. When I go, I will choose a location with a good view to the north, usually with a view of Mount Hood in the frame; then I set my camera up on a tripod, with the camera set to take a series of 20 second exposures one after the other, with the hope of capturing one in as many frames as possible. If I stay up all night, I can usually photograph quite a few of them. When I get home, I choose the best one and process it into a finished photograph. Another thing that I enjoy doing is creating a composite of all the meteors in one photo. To do that I will separate all the frames that contain a meteor. I then take each one and layer them all over the top of a single exposure of the scene that I was photographing. I am then able to mask out everything but

the meteor in the photographs. This allows me to show all the meteors in the sky over the base image as if they all happened at once. To further the illusion I then take each meteor and rotate it using Polaris/the North Star as a center. I will rotate them the distance that the earth would have traveled through the night. I do this because Earth is rotating, so the constellation Perseus, and the meteors, move toward the west through the night. By rotating them they will appear to be coming out of the same position in the sky at the same time.

I have been photographing the Perseids now for over ten years. It has become a tradition each August to go outside in the dark and watch the falling stars. Perhaps, during next season’s display, you can go out and watch them, too, and even get a good photo as a souvenir of the night under the stars.

By Gary Randall

For The Mountain Times

August brought some hot temperatures here on The Mountain. It makes us want to seek the coolness indoors, but nighttime is great for spending time outside. August is also the time that the annual Perseid Meteor Shower comes, and this year did not disappoint at all. Up here on The Mountain we have many choice options to find dark skies and beautiful views close by. Certainly, one of my favorite places to watch

them is at Trillium Lake, but anywhere outside of the city lights is fine. Also, a night with a dark moonless sky will reveal more of the falling stars.

The Perseids are one of the biggest meteor shower events. Falling stars can be seen much more frequently from mid-July to the end of August. The peak of the show comes around the middle of August. It is common to see up to 100 meteors in an hour at the peak.

The Perseid Meteor Shower happens when the Earth

moves through debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet. The comet is composed of ice and rock, and it sheds debris as it travels through space. This is what we see in the form of meteors that burn up as they pass through the Earth’s atmosphere. The Perseids get their name from the constellation Persius because they appear to originate from the direction of the constellation’s position in the sky. Where we are situated, that would be in the northeast sky. Your luck increases if you

The Perseid meteor shower does not disappoint.

Outdoors

Sadie Hawkins Event, Great Employees and Excuses Excuses

By Bradford Bixby

For The Mountain Times

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to another installment of Fore!, the column that can be written when sweltering or in a snowstorm. The trick is to keep the sweat from dripping on the paper. Looks too much like tears. And I’m pretty sure I had a little heat stroke last week. I mean that’s the only way I can justify my bad play. I do have to admit that I have used heat stroke as an excuse to get out of work many times, particularly when I lived in Vegas. In cooler weather I could always

use a deceased relative. One time at a family reunion my Grandma Charles rolled up on me and said, “Hey you, I just heard I’ve died three times already!” Gulp. “Well you’re an extremely good looking corpse, Grandma. Apparently your powers of recovery are nigh on miraculous.” For half a beat I thought I had made it worse. Then she burst out laughing. She said “Well I hope I passed peacefully.” Her sense of humor was one of the things I loved most about her. And when she did pass it was at the movie theater with my Mom watching a comedy. In mid-laugh. That’s exactly how I want to go.

In Mount Hood Golf Club news, my two year drought finally ended when Cindy Sewicki invited me to be her partner for the Sadie Hawkins event. Of course, the drought may have been the result of the rule change that allowed women to ask their spouses. Yet another downside to bachelorhood. The golf was won by

John and Caryn Tilton, new members this year. After the round we all went to the home of Dave and Regina Lythgoe where we held another successful charity pie auction, which took in $900 to donate to the senior center here in Welches.

In closing, I want to thank all of the employees who have helped make this year a big success. First and foremost is Tom Franklin, who took over the operation when our last pro thankfully left us. Helping him in the pro shop are Bob, Jeremiah, the lovely Elliot, and Michael. As a Marshall I hear a lot of compliments about these folks. In the cart barn the staff includes Eli, Caden, Griffin, Josiah, Grayson and Levi. We really appreciate all you guys have done for us this season. And lest we forget, Mallards reopened this season and the new staff has done a bang up job. Johnathan, Breanna, Kiera, Jed and Lily have shown people

the level of service and attention that they expect from a resort like ours. Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our three lovely beverage cart girls: Payton, Jasmine and Shyanne. We

have never had this kind of reliable cart service on the course. Certainly not in the dozen years I’ve been playing here. Well done.

That’s all I have, so remember to “Hit Em Straight!”

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ROBERT KELLY, DMD, GENERAL DENTIST Cosmetic Implants & Family Dental Care

Caryn and John Tilton, Sadie Hawkins winners.

Outdoors

The Angle

Smallmouth Bass: Underrated Fishing Near Portland

By Lucas Holmgren

The Mountain Times

Often thought of as a Salmon & Steelhead river, the Columbia River has also become one of the top 10 Smallmouth Bass rivers in the world. The Willamette River is also just as productive for those looking to catch bass!

Across the USA and beyond, Smallmouth are a prized sportfish due to their capacity to hammer a lure, fight well for their size and even — to some — taste excel-

lent. Although keeping bass is allowed on both the Columbia and Willamette, I wouldn’t recommend keeping Willamette Bass due to the water quality of the river.

WHERE TO FISH

Smallmouth Bass move around river systems chasing prey and responding to water temperature.

This is a basic run-down of a complex season behavior: Winter is the hardest time to locate Smallmouth Bass — often they are found in deep

water and will not move far for bait. In the spring, Smallmouth Bass will start moving into back-channels, marinas and sloughs to find areas to spawn where water is around the mid 50s Farenheit. Fish along docks, looking for submerged wood, pilings and rock banks — you don’t even need a boat! In the Columbia, think of areas like Hood River, The Dalles & even the mouth of the Sandy River.

In the summer, you mostly want to target the main river currents. Look on a map for “points” in the river where land sticks out into the river, especially if they have rocky, gravelly banks. You can drive on either side of the Columbia River and fish along the entrances to marinas or the mainstem. Fall can be excellent as Smallmouth Bass will feed voraciously to stock up on weight before their winter-

time slowdown.

Ultimately, do not sit casting in the same place — keep moving.

HOW TO CATCH SMALLMOUTH BASS

There are tens of thousands of hours you could spend researching how to catch Smallmouth. However, here are some basic ways to get started.

Go to a sporting goods store and ask them to help you find a “spinning” bass fishing rod. Always bring at least two different types of lures! Ask a store rep for options for “crankbaits,” “grubtail jigs” and “spinnerbaits.” Also, the “earthworm” or “nightcrawler” will not only catch bass, but also Bluegill, Perch, Trout and others!

HOW TO FISH

Once you’re rigged up and have chosen an area (don’t

be afraid to try the Portland Waterfront…shhh), simply head out to the bank and start casting. Cast out as far as you can, then vary your retrieve of the lure with fast, slow, occasional “jerks.” Every cast you make should be different.

As someone who has enjoyed catching smallmouth, I feel it is the most highly overlooked fishery in our area. I would encourage you to research more techniques through books, magazines and the internet. You may be surprised at how fun it is to catch Smallmouth Bass in the northern region of Oregon!

To see the author catching Smallmouth Bass on the Columbia River, just search “Columbia River Smallmouth Bass Angler West TV” on Youtube.

Fishing for smallmouth bass is arguably one of the most underrated fishing experiences you can have near Portland, Oregon.

Senior Center Continues to Serve the Mountain

By Robert Boertien For The Mountain Times

The Hoodland Senior Center continues to serve our mountain community by providing home delivered meals and rides to medical appointments, hosting exercise classes geared toward seniors, processing energy assistance applications, advising on Medicare issues, offering shopping and recreational bus trips, and providing pet food free of charge to our seniors and disabled citizens, as well as providing other services as needed. We recently concluded a very popular and successful small grant program that allowed many of our low-income elderly citizens to realize critical home

improvements. This grant application was submitted for us by Brittany Kintigh, a volunteer, and in fact many of our services are made possible through the work of our selfless volunteers. However, our two dedicated part-time paid employees, Executive Director Ella Vogel and assistant Leita Bibler, are who we rely upon to carry out day to day operations and to greet those coming to the center or phoning the center seeking services.

September

The Hoodland Senior Center never wavered in providing core services during the height of the COVID pandemic, although we were forced to curtail some programs. However, exercise classes and bus trips have resumed, and

we plan to again offer congregate lunches at one of our local restaurants beginning in the near future.

As some of you know, we were recently forced to make a change to our home delivered meal program. I cannot overstate the importance of this program, as not only are our elderly or disabled community members provided a nutritious meal, but our volunteer delivery drivers also provide a brief social contact and welfare check with each delivery. However, the financial reality we face has forced us to cancel the Thursday sack lunch and replace it with a frozen dinner which is delivered to the door along with other frozen meals to be utilized during the week-

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end. This is not ideal but is necessary despite the excellent work our vendors have done in curtailing costs. Although the Hoodland Senior Center could not operate without the support of our generous donors, our meals program is largely dependent upon public money directed to us from the Older Americans Act. While each sack lunch costs $7.00, we are only reimbursed $4.65 per meal, leaving a deficit of $2.35 per meal that we must cover. We are currently delivering lunches to 33 people per day, down slightly from our high of 38, but a number that is likely to rise again. Due to the number of meals delivered, any deficit is problematic, but the cost of the less expensive

frozen meals is completely covered by the reimbursement. Although the deficit is even greater when considering the more elaborate meals delivered early in the week, it is my hope that the switch to frozen meals can be limited to Thursdays. I ask anyone with questions or concerns about this change to the meals program to contact the senior center.

September 2023

Please visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or visit the Hoodland Senior Center if you desire to learn more about the programs and services we offer. Thank you for your continuing support.

Robert Boertien is the Chair of the Hoodland Senior Center Board of Directors

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

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

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

(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)

SUDOKU Edited by Margie E. Burke

CROSSWORD by Margie E. Burke

By Lion, Milt Fox

For The Mountain Times

BURRITO BREAKFAST!

Please come and join us on Sunday September 3rd for a Burrito Breakfast. Hours are from 7:30 am until 11:30am. Price at the door is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for kids 10 and under. Special adult presale tickets are available for $10.00 at Welches Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, Whistle Stop Tavern, and Coffee House 26, or ask any Lion. The net proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support our 2024 Swimming Lessons program.

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BINGO!

According to Lion Carol Norgard, our Bingo Co-Chairwoman, this year’s Bingo will open on Friday September 29th, with doors opening at 6:00pm and Bingo starting at 7:00pm. We have a great special surprise for you, so please mark the date on your calendars! Lion Carol tells us that we have to break last year’s attendance records! She’s so bossy.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE!

We will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday September 30th. Hours are 9:00am to 2:00pm. To schedule your appointment or for more information, please

Mountain Mutual SUPPORT GROUP

FREE Monthly Peer Support Group

The open, confidential peer support group focuses on identifying, coping and processing difficulties that arise within ourselves and our community in a safe, non-judgemental way. Our shared goal is to help shed some light upon the dark side of this mountain by creating a supportive community for healing.

Facilitated by fellow community members:

Erika Dixon LSC, M.Ed. & Kimberly Holland LCSW

Instagram: @mountainmutualsupport mounthoodhealing@gmail.com

call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood. org; Sponsor Code: MtHoodLionsClub. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions for the day of your appointment.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR!

We hosted a “Community Resource Fair” on Saturday August 19th, with many local and governmental organizations present explaining their various services. Thank you to all of these organizations and to those of you who attended. COMMUNITY MARKET!

· Community lead activities

· “Pop-Up” style, different each month

· Find more details on our instagram page

· 18+ Folks who reside in the villages of Mt. Hood

We hope you have enjoyed our “Good in the Hood Community Markets’’ this summer. Thank you for your great support! Lion Chairwoman Cari Gesch said everything went very well for all three events. We had good crowds and served a lot of hamburgers and hot dogs. Funds raised at our August 27th event will go to support the club’s swimming lessons program.

MORE ON CHARTER NIGHT!

I missed much of our Charter Night program, you know, where we celebrate the chartering of our club, and now Lion Dan Wolf’s birthday. We did have as a special guest speaker, Jay Wilson of Clack-

amas County. His talk was followed by members of the Sandy Lions Club presenting President Lion Tyler Lehmann with a special plaque thanking him for the club’s help on their environmental project, gathering used plastic items for recycling. It’s very fitting as one of our club’s earliest projects was picking the location of the Brightwood Dump along “Joe Creek,”’ which has been renamed “Little Joe Creek“ by revisionist historians who watched “Bonanza” in their youth.. This was recycling at its best as the dump was washed away during the 1964 flood.

It’s great to be a Lion!

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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. Sunday~10:00

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

Hoodland Lutheran Church a congregation of the ELCA

ALL ARE WELCOME

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

59151 E. Hwy 26 503-622-3916

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Collins Lake ResortNOW HIRING!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seeking experienced housekeeper(s) $30 an hour to start, 15 - 20 hours per week; year round. All cleaning supplies provided. Starting in September. Can provide travel stipend. Work is cleaning Boardwalk Lodge in Government Camp after weekend guests/renters. Website to view the lodge: theboardwalklodge.com Call John at 503.501.7500 or email john@highcascade.com

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

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

ANIMALS

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

Beware of Puppy Mills Know where your puppy came from. If you or someone you care about has purchased a dog in a pet store or over the internet, it may be your puppy came from a Puppy Mill. If you think there may be a puppy mill in your community, call 1-877-MILL-TIP

If you are considering getting a pet, please consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter, or choose a responsible breeder.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOP STOP CHEVRON FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON BIZBUYSELL.COM.

Wy’East Mountain Academy Office Administrator. Full-time. Apply at Wy’East Mountain Academy - Employment (wyeastacademy.com) or send resume/cover letter to mike.hanley@wyeastacademy.com

MT TIMES ADVERTISING SALES REP

Looking for a part-time sales job on the mountain?

We are looking for a part-time sales rep to help with advertising sales for the paper and other supportive mountain area publications. Please email your resume to matt@mountaintimesoregon. com for consideration.

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

Very nice small desk 22.5” x 50” with dovetail drawers.  Excellent condition. Only $15.00. Great for student. Call 503-622-6027 for details.

FREE STUFF

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

SERVICES

WHISPERING WOODS RESORT HAS A JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

PT HOUSEKEEPER: Clean condominiums to resort standards.

PT HOUSEKEEPING TECH: Assist housekeeping dept. with linen bags, trash removal and maintaining resort standards. Contact Abby, Housekeeping Supervisor, at abby@whisperingwoods.net

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

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

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

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

TREVOR’S TREE SERVICE, LLC Tree Removals, Thinning/Pruning Limbing, Stump Grinding Hazard Tree Removals Emergency Services (503) 519-6462 trevorstreeservice@gmail.com

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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

JOE’S SCRAPPING.

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

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 Solutions 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!

HALLOWEEN CONSULTANT

Show me your party space, and I’ll help you make it a scream!

Chris - 417-456-4222

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.

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

You can reach me at wallyosullivan@yahoo.com

Classifieds Deadline for October is SEPTEMBER 20

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Bold Text: 35 cents/word ($10 minimum) $10 to include logo

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Riki Lynn Trask

September 13, 1992 to April 13, 2023

Riki lived in the Welches/Sandy area for her entire life, she graduated from Sandy High School. She loved sports and grew up playing soccer, basketball, and softball. During high school she went on a mission trip with Hands of Hope to Uganda, Africa.

1975–2023

It is with great sadness and an extremely heavy heart to inform our Mt. Hood Skibowl community of the passing of Mark Hendrickson, our Mountain Manager. He was involved in a tragic bicycle accident on Saturday morning that unfortunately took his life.

Mark joined our Skibowl family just shy of 4 years ago and made an immediate impact on our culture. His passion and zest for life was immeasurable, which also crossed over into his professional life as well. He exuded greatness and strived for excellence while at the same time gaining respect from everyone who he came in contact with. Mark not only made Mt. Hood Skibowl a better place to work and visit, he made all of us just better people!

The loss of Mark is significant and will be felt long into the future from anyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Casey and two boys; Jess and Cash. Please join us in sending our deepest condolences to Mark’s immediate and extended family as he certainly touched all of us so positively.

Riki Lynn Trask

1992–2023

She was in Alabama visiting her parents, when she passed away in her sleep from natural causes. She is survived by her two children, Lunalynn and Lane. Her parents Tom and Denise, her older sister Jetta and her children Kaylee and Brandon, and younger brother Greg and his children Stella, Poppy and Kashton. Her grandparents Joyce and Jesus, Ron and kathy, and Michelle, and lots of aunts and uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at the Sandy Community and Senior Center, on September 13th 2023, from 12-4pm.

Riki lived in the Welches/ Sandy area for her entire life, she graduated from Sandy High School. She loved sports and grew up playing soccer, basketball, and softball. During high school, she went on a mission trip with Hands of Hope to Uganda, Africa.

She was in Alabama visiting her parents, when she passed away in her sleep from natural causes. She is survived by her two children, Lunalynn and Lane. Her parents Tom and Denise, her older sister Jetta and her children Kaylee and Brandon, and younger brother Greg and his children Stella, Poppy and Kashton. Her grandparents Joyce and Jesus, Ron and Kathy, and Michelle, and lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at the Sandy Community and Senior Center, on September 13th 2023, from 12-4pm.

Be a light in the darkness...

Become a TIP Volunteer.

TIP Volunteers are specially trained citizens requested through the emergency response system to provide immediate, practical and emotional support to citizens on the worst day of their lives.

We want you to join our Hoodland TIP team!

Learn more online at tipnw.org or call 503-823-3937

Tom Blessing

1946–2023

Join us in celebrating the life of Tom Blessing.

A memorial service will be held on September 2, 2023 at 3:30pm at The Church on the Mountain, 68211 US 26 in Welches.

Please call 503-622-4079 for more information.

TRANSITIONS

The Mountain Times accepts obituaries, birth announcements, engagements, weddings and other announcements. Residents of the Hoodland area and non-residents with significant ties to the mountain community may submit. There is no charge, but space is limited.

Please email submissions to tara@activemediausa.com

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Matt D’Angelo on the Zigzag River system. They saw live adult Spring Chinook jumping from the Zigzag River, half a dozen deer wandering around Oxbow Park, and received a physics lesson skipping rocks across the Sandy River.

Josh stated he was genuinely grateful for this opportunity, given the fact that only about 10% of his students had ever been to the parks he took them to. He went on to say that he did not expect them

Equity Center

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and not considered an inconvenience by anyone.”

The project was awarded $1.2 million from various funding sources including $600,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act, $423,600 in state capital construction funds, and $199,000 from the Mt. Hood

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all to put down their phones and suddenly become nature enthusiasts, but if a few learned to appreciate sticking their feet in the river, and staring up at the beautiful trees, if even for a moment, then maybe he’s planted a seed. Pacific, one of Josh’s students stated, “l had an awesome time in this class. One of my favorite parts was learning to play the board game Wingspan with my friends. I also enjoyed putting my feet in the water and relaxing by the different rivers. I learned how to identify different types of trees by how the

bark and leaves look. Overall a really fun class.” Another student, Julio, added, “In this class I learned that all things in the world have a role to play in ecosystems. I learned to skip rocks and that life is a cool thing.”

This year, The Summer Academy ran for two weeks: from July 31st - August 3rd, and from August 7th - August 10th, with two offered classes per day. If the district is able to procure funding again next year and continue the program, make sure to get your kids involved. It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

Community College Foundation. Several Oregon lawmakers, including Rep. Ricki Ruiz, Sen. Chris Gorsek, former Rep. Anna Williams, and former Rep. Jeff Reardon were instrumental in securing the funding for this project.

The college has contracted Opsis Architecture for the project and the Equity Center is tentatively set to open by the end of 2023, barring any

delays due to supply chain issues. The Equity Center is set to be a welcome addition to the MHCC campus, providing a warm, inviting space for students to study, relax, and access resources. With a focus on meeting the needs of the student community, the Equity Center is a testament to MHCC’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment.