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The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles of pristine wilderness, winding its way through the Sierra Nevadas and Cascades, from Mexico to Canada. It lures outdoor adventurers of all ages and with varying degrees of experience. No doubt the promise of spectacular scenery and isolated reverie delivers its promise, as does the many perils such a trek would present. There are consequences to being unprepared and any serious hiker contemplating the challenge initially spends more time in preparation than in the actual hiking time. But like the new mother who quickly forgets the nine months of pregnancy and hours of painful labor once she lays eyes on her newborn, so, too, is the hiker, who (Quoted from “Cascade reaches the pinnacle of a hard-won Summer” by Bob Welch) trek and lays eyes on splendorous mountains and clear lakes, mostly unseen by human eyes, and light years from the everyday world. Eugene author Bob Welch and his brother-in-law Glenn Petersen of Albany, took the challenge of hiking the Oregon portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2011. It was a journey of 452 miles in 26 days, an adventure Welch wrote about in his book, “Cascade Summer,” published the following year. He chronicles the adventure in storytelling that keeps even a nonhiker turning the pages. Welch puts his reader right into the adventure, on the trail meeting other hikers, finding the deeper meaning, inspiration

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and humor that seems to come naturally to this writer. It will inspire anyone thinking of making the hike – and maybe even those who weren’t. Welch worked 39 years as a journalist, 14 of which were as a columnist for The Register-Guard in Eugene. He has published 15 books and numerous blogs. He admits he and Petersen initially were not the most fit or youthful of hikers among the trail, but they became seasoned over time. “It takes a log of training and preparation to do these hikes,” Welch says, “but once you get out there, the trail becomes your trainer. When we’re on the trail, we like to ask other hikers for advice.” Some of the hikers call themselves 10-by-10ers, because they hike 10 miles by 10 a.m. “It seemed preposterous at first,” Welch says. I told Glenn we’d be the two-byfours. Then, one morning I asked him how far we had gone and he said it was 10 miles. I looked at my watch and it was 10 a.m.” These two brothers-in-law proved to be natural hiking partners. “He’s a doctor and an Eagle Scout,” Welch says. “I’m a journalist. He grew up in Eugene and is a Beaver

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Bob Welch and his brother-in-law Glenn Petersen take the challenge of hiking seriously. In July, they started at the Bridge of the Gods and hiked north through Washington. fan. I grew up in Corvallis and I’m a Duck fan.” C o i n c i d e n t a l l y, t h e i r wives are sisters and best friends. Welch draws inspiration from his father, an avid outdoorsman. “Growing up in Corvallis, our family got out into the mountains fairly often,” he says. “My dad was a fly fisherman, which meant packing things in. Hiking was a big part of who he was. By the time I was in college, I started doing even

more hiking.” While today’s mountain hikers are equipped with the latest in lightweight gear, well-designed tents, freezedried meals, cameras, smart phones and GPS, they still deal with the necessity of bear canisters, the challenges of tracking trails covered in snow or that aren’t well marked, the ever-familiar blistered feet, infrequent sources of water, and the unexpected and unknown. None of these deter the true adventurer. “After hiking the PCT in Oregon in 2011, and circling

the Three Sisters in three days in 2013, we were getting tired and thought we were done with long distance hiking,” Welch says. “We thought we’d had enough. Then Glenn emailed me about hiking the John Muir Trail, and without hesitation, I said, ‘Let’s go.’” The John Muir Trail blazes 210 miles through the California Sierras, considered to contain some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. “It’s the grand-daddy of hiking trails,” Welch says. “You have to be a pretty

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experienced hiker. It’s a lot more rugged and steeper, and almost always above 8,000 feet, above the tree line.” The air is thinner, and they camp at 10,000 feet, with mountains still towering two to three thousand feet above them. “As much as I love my native state, I have to say that what we saw in the Sierra Nevadas is far beyond anything we saw in Oregon in terms of beauty,” Welch says. “There’s so many lakes and waterfalls, but the trail is far rockier. We had two days of rain, one particularly bad, when we were crossing Muir Pass. It was very cold.” Their trail turned into a creek, and these two hikers stopped by 2 p.m. to make camp because Petersen determined Welch was on the verge of hypothermia. But, like always, they crossed the hurdle and continued their hike. On the John Muir Trail, the pair averaged about 15 miles a day, compared to 18 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. “We’d be up at 4:45 a.m. each day and on the trail by 5:30 a.m.,” Welch says. “We hiked about 12 hours every day.” With those hikes now a “distant” memory, Welch looks for more opportunities. “It gets in your blood,” he says. “Our goal is to hike the whole 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, in pieces over the years.” ■

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As a bartender in Portland, Kevin Weaver saw the best and worst in his patrons, an experience that affected what he does today. “I cut my teeth bartending at one of the worst bars in Portland, so I saw people from all walks of life,” says Weaver, now coordinator of the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center’s HELP project. “I was struck by the disparity of what’s important to people. One night I saw a homeless person get tearyeyed because I gave them a pair of socks. The next day, a wealthy investor was complaining about what a bad day he’d had closing a deal on his fourth house. He was demanding a free shot and got belligerent when I didn’t give it to him.” So moved by those experiences, Weaver now helps the homeless, low-income and “food insecure” residents in Linn and Benton counties to find a better life by partnering them with local homeowners who need help with home repairs. “It just takes the good heart of a willing homeowner to reach out their hand,” Weaver says. “We’ve had great feedback from homeowners who’ve hired our workers. They need a hand up, not a handout.” Now in its fifth year, HELP (Homeless Employment Launching Project) has 40 current workers and 25 steady repeat customers who hire out of the program. Workers are stationed mostly in the Corvallis area, although work can be done throughout Linn and Benton counties if the workers have transportation. “What’s really cool, in my opinion, is that it gives them more than just a small amount

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HELP program participant Morgan Nash (far left) joins organizers Peter Ewald, Grant Carlin and Kevin Weaver outside the base of operations at First Christian Church in Corvallis. of money, it gives them hope and raises their self-esteem,” says Aleita Hass-Holcomb, director of the Corvallis dropin center (CDDC), “and allows them to network in the community. There are people who have gotten jobs because of this program that allows them to make a sustainable income.” The CDDC leases space from the First Christian Church for three programs: Project Action, which provides assistance and counseling; for HELP; and for those who need a safe place off the streets and have nowhere else to go. Grant Carlin and Peter Ewald volunteer for the HELP program.

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“It shows the community that people don’t fit the image that characterizes homeless people as dangerous, lazy, bad hygiene,” Carlin says. “People that end up homeless weren’t born that way. They’ve been through a series of events that creates a downward spiral – losing a job, huge medical bills and no insurance. It often leads to depression, which can lead to alcohol or drug problems. It’s really unfortunate.” This program, he adds, gives the homeless a chance to prove themselves and build their confidence. Ewald and Carlin serve as a support team and sounding board for Weaver. Ewald helped make it a legal and above-board day labor operation, as well as helped with advertising. He brought Carlin

on board because of his legal and business background. “We knew we would need that, and it’s been very helpful,” Ewald says. Weaver’s position is funded through a grant. Workers receive their wages like regular employees, with both taxes and workman’s comp deductions. Background checks and screenings assure homeowners they can feel comfortable about who they are hiring. And the workers are familiar to HELP staff. “It’s not fair for someone to have a mark against them the rest of their life for something like a minor shoplifting charge as a teen-ager,” Carlin says. The work is considered “casual labor” because the work is supervised by the homeowners, which eliminates the need for permits and licenses. “We’ve checked into that, and as long as they’re working under the supervision of the homeowners they don’t need permits or licenses,” Ewald says. Both Carlin and Ewald themselves employ the workers on a regular basis for jobs such as lawn care, weed whacking and cleaning gutters. Taking on this type of volunteer assignment is no stretch for Ewald, who attended a Quaker boarding school and was influenced by Quaker values. “When my wife and I moved to Corvallis, I was

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looking for something to get involved in,” he says. “I’d worked with American Friends Service Committee in Central America and Asia, and also at one time I worked with the mentally challenged.” While he’d always worked with people, never the homeless. “It just turned out to be a good fit,” Ewald says. “I became an advocate in Project Action, and then got involved with HELP. I’d like to save the world, but decided I had to narrow my focus. Being retired gives you that extra time element.” Carlin had a much different upbringing, but found a way to serve. “I grew up middle class, and didn’t do volunteer work, and didn’t really encounter homeless people,” he says. “Then my wife and I joined the Peace Corps and that was the match that ignited it. I used to have the preconceived notions about homeless people, but this has been a real eye-opener. I consider a lot of them friends now.” Carlin, a former teacher and

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DIGGIN’ IT!

By GRACE PETERSON

For the birds — a garden bird bath

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cool off and have a swim. Hummingbirds, scrub jays, spotted towhees and even a red-breasted sapsucker have taken advantage of my humble little bird bath. The idea that I’m helping nature makes me smile. When I was younger I thought bird baths were strictly decorative. Placed amid the pretty plantings, it would offer a hard, inorganic counterpoint to the softness of the greenery. That was good enough for me. When watering my plants, I’d

fill the basin simply because water in the garden is nice. It really hadn’t occurred to me that my bird bath might actually be useful to the birds. But they came despite my ignorance. This got me to thinking. Were birds always attracted to water? A hundred years ago, were birds flitting around in Victorian pools to cool off? And who dreamed up the idea for the decorative bird bath? According to Wikipedia, early bird baths were simple depressions in the ground, perhaps a puddle after a heavy rain. The first manmade bird baths were developed in the 1840s by UK garden design company Pulman and Sons. I have to wonder, was it an observant client, perhaps an ornithologist who commissioned chez Pulman to elevate and glamorize the act of bird bathing? Today there is no disputing

that on a hot summer day, if you make water available, the birds will take advantage of it. In addition to my courtyard bird bath, I have placed several shallow water dishes throughout my backyard gardens, not just because they’re pretty but so the birds might enjoy them. Here are a few tips for keeping your bird baths attractive and safe for the bird visitors. ■ Ideally, bird baths should be placed in shady locations to keep the direct sunlight from warming up the water. Shady spots will also help to keep the algae build-up at a minimum. ■ Changing the water frequently will keep mosquito larvae from hatching. ■ Water depth should be no more than two inches which allows birds to perch directly in the water. ■ Make sure your outdoor cats have a bell attached to their collar which will alert the

birds of an impending threat. Better yet, keep cats indoors. ■ You can purchase bird bath cleaners, protectors and devices that create water movement but you don’t really need them. As long as there is fresh, shallow water, the birds will come. ■ For an interesting study on why birds bathe, including a cute video, visit The Nature Conservancy website’s blog: blog.nature.org/science/2015/03/09/backyardbird-baths-science-birdingwildlife-habitat.

with each $10 going to straight to the worker, who is paid once a month. The monthly paychecks can be difficult because they have immediate needs, Weaver says, but it’s also part of the training. An accounting service handles all of the money. “They’ve been amazing,” Weaver says of the workers. “They go above and beyond the call of duty in supporting the program.” She explains how the program works: “Someone calls us with a job they need done,

and I assess the needs of the project and find someone who’s a good match. Often the personality match is more important than the skill match.” She then sends someone out with a stamped envelope for the homeowner to mail the payment. Most the workers take the bus, ride a bike or get a ride from the HELP staff. The homeowner even sometimes provides transportation. “There are clear rules and guidelines established for both workers and homeowners,”

Weaver says. “The homeowner provides the tools and any safety equipment that may be needed, such as earplugs or work gloves.” The worker is expected to perform to the program’s expectations, and receives training on how to behave on the job. “Part of what we do is educate people,” she says, “how to behave on a job, what to wear, no flip flops, no dirty clothing that smells bad. Many of our people are experienced and very capable, but some have never had jobs.”

Right now, Weaver has more workers than jobs to assign. HELP reminds them they are worth something, a concept that has literally changed lives. “Once you look in someone’s eyes and shake their hand, you treat them like a human being,” she says. “We’ve had people go from working with us to finding a place to live or starting their own business. It’s an uphill battle, but it’s one that’s winnable.” ■

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My home office is hardly elaborate. It consists of a simple sofa where I sit with my laptop. However, adjacent to the sofa is a sliding glass door that opens into a small courtyard with shade-loving plants and, the pièce de résistance, a charming water feature. I pieced it together several years ago from treasures found at a Habitat ReStore. A small ripple of water travels downward into a deep cement pool. On warm, summer days, I’ll have the door open so I can listen to the water as it ripples and splashes. It has a cooling effect, even if it is just a mental thing. But I’m not the only one who appreciates the sound of water. The gurgling noises travel upward into the ears of the resident bird populations who consider it an invitation to

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business owner, invites the community to get acquainted with the homeless people at the shelter. “There are a number of them that are veterans, and even some with PhDs,” he says. “They have their dreams, and they’ve just been the victim of unfortunate events.” HELP does not compete with other skilled labor, rather it aims to fill the gaps. Homeowners pay $12 an hour,

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(through Aug. 23) Northwest Art and Air Festival, Timber Linn Park, Albany. Balloon lifts at 6:45 a.m. Music: Curtis Salgado, Stone in Love, Daughtry. Nwartandair.org. Letter Writing Social and Stationary Exchange, 2 to 4 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Albany Senior Center trip: Oregon City tour and river cruise. Register by Aug. 3. $120/$159. 541-9177777. Art Reception: Oregon Wonders: Crater Lake and Oregon State Parks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. (also Aug. 30) Harrisburg Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 23914 Peoria Road. Games, music, food and crafts. RV camping. Ci.harrisburg.or.us. Majestic Reader’s Theatre presents “Closer,” 3 p.m., 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. $8-$10.

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15 Concert in the Park with Corvallis Community Band, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Central Park gazebo. C-cband.org. (also Aug. 19) Mango Django, 7:30 p.m., Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream,” seating at 6:30 p.m., Memorial Union Quad, OSU Campus, Corvallis. $5/$10/$15.

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Beatlemania was raging in 1965, and now 50 years later, local Beatles fans are still “in love” with the fab four. “It was beautiful and terrible and overwhelming,” says Anno Ballard of the Beatles’ appearance at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland on Aug. 22, 1965. “Up until then, even though all my friends were Beatlemaniacs like me, I knew that my love for them was special, stronger than any of theirs, stronger than any power in the universe. But when they came out on stage, it was a shock to see that they were real people, in the same room, breathing the same air as me.” Unlike the many screamers, Ballard says she sobbed through the entire concert. “When it was over, my brother had to hold me up and guide me out,” she says. Charlene Johnson admits she and her friend Susan screamed, despite saying they wouldn’t. The excitement, she says, was “way too much,” starting with the foursome’s arrival and lasting until their departure. “We stood behind the wire fencing in a crowd of about five or six deep,” Johnson says. “It was so exciting to see them exit the plane.” Using an old Instamatic camera, Johnson took a few photos of the boys as they stepped out of the plane, photos that made them seem “minute,” she says. “We jumped up and down

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Paul, John, George and Ringo held a press conference at Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 22, 1965, before taking the stage to a crowd of screaming fans.

hoping for a better view,” she adds. “Of course, I’m sure we made all of those girly fan noises while waiting.” The girls’ seats were right of stage where Lennon teased the fans, she says. “We did hear every word they sang, and then we would scream when they were done with their songs,” she says enthusiastically. “What fun.” Seeing The Beatles was a definitive part of Judy Feinerman’s life, she says. “I saw them three times —

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wore, the walk into the venue — everything,” she says. “Since I was in the front row, at one point, John actually caught my eye and he said, ‘Hello, little bird.’ I thought I would pass out when that happened.” Randy Janney says for the 23 minutes the Beatles played in Portland, the Memorial Coliseum was “the center of the universe.” “KISN had a countdown 91 days before The Beatles arrived to whip up the excitement even more,” he says. “Everybody knew this concert was going to be historic.” Janney recounts many opening acts before The Beatles came on stage. “King Curtis, Shirley Bassey … it seemed like forever before they came on,” he says. “At first the DJ from KISN came on stage and tried to make their introduction — the screaming was deafening. I’ve never seen so many flashbulbs go off at once, and this was before The Beatles came on. Finally they hit the stage, coming on one at a time. That’s when the girls started fainting. In fact, I almost fainted.” Janney called the concert “a magic time that I shall treasure for the rest of my life.” “We were kids at the time,” Jim Rathbun says. “Everyone was crazy for The Beatles. The fact they came to Portland was a bit mind-boggling.” Rathbun recalls flashbulbs going off despite warnings not to take flash photos when The Beatles were on stage. He recalls the frenzy of the crowd and a row of security guards keeping concertgoers back from the stage any way possible. “When The Beatles were wrapping up, a bunch of people rushed the stage,” he says. “One guard just whiplashed a gal back into the pile of chairs. We were all nuts – a bunch of kids going crazy.”

To capture the show, Chuck Stenberg created a documentary, “The Beatles in Portland.” For the 50th anniversary, the Salem filmmaker re-edited a 10th anniversary edition that includes recently found 16mm film of The Beatles arrival at the Portland airport and during the press conference at the Memorial Coliseum. “The Beatles were ‘on top of the world’ in 1965,” he says. “They had several hit records and a hugely successful movie, ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ under their belt. And their new movie, ‘Help,’ was currently playing in Portland area theaters when they appeared in Portland. They met The Beach Boys for the first time while in Portland.” By producing this documentary, Stenberg says he has preserved a bit of local history. “Now people can watch the film and learn what a special time it was back then,” says Stenberg, who has no personal memories of the concert as he didn’t attend. “I was only 6 years old at the time, and probably sitting at home watching the ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ and then ‘Bonanza’ on TV on a Sunday night.” The film details the events, including interviews from more than 30 concert-goers. Also featured are over 100 exclusive photos of The Beatles performing on the Memorial Coliseum stage, during the press conference, and arriving at the airport. A special bonus DVD presents the original performance contract, Alan Ginsburg’s poem “Portland Coliseum,” concert memorabilia, The Beatles fan diary readings about the Portland experience, concert ticket stubs, a photo of the marquis taken by Rathbun, and, as Stenberg says, “more fun stuff.” For more information, visit stenbergfilms.weebly.com. ■

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Good things come in small packages, like our guy Neptune, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu mix who is looking for an active family to call his own. This adorable boy is curious, affectionate and loves atten-

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tion. Neptune qualifies for our Seniors + Seniors program making his adoption fee half off for anyone over the age of 60. Come meet Neptune and other adoptable animals at SafeHaven Humane Society at 32220 Old Hwy 34 in Tangent. SafeHaven is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday. Or see adoptable pets online at safehavenhumane.org This is a nonprofit full adoption humane society that does not euthanize animals for population support. Not ready to adopt but want to make a difference in the lives of the animals? Call 541-928-2789 for more information about volunteer opportunities, becoming a foster parent, making a donation and more. ■

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for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Millwood Manor, 2550 14th Ave SE, Albany. 541-928- HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS 2545. for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or HUD SUBISDIZED APART- handicapped, available at MENTS for senior citi- this time. We are comzens, 62 or older. We mitted to providing equal offer spacious one bed- housing opportunities. room apartments with All utilities paid. Glenprivate balconies, on-site wood Manor, 1687 NW laundry facility, commu- Division St., Corvallis. nity room & a courtyard 541-753-3408. with a nice Koi pond. All in the heart of downtown Health Care Eugene! Call 541-3430433 for more informa- CERTIFIED CARE GIVER! tion! Lawrence Court Ap- Top references, bonded. artments provides equal Affordable, honest & housing opportunities. trustworthy. Will provide Emerald Property Man- care for your loved ones agement, 541-741-4676. in my home or yours.

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TWO BURIAL PLOTS at Restlawn Cemetery. Plots are in Garden of Meditaion, lot 130, space 1 & 2. $1000 each, obo. 503-551-0785.

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