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April 2025 • Volume 72, No. 4

CEO Michael Shepard

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Connecting Through Action

Flipping through our April edition, I’m struck by the sheer amount of “doing” happening in our communities.

Our Easter Sunday dinner feature isn’t just about food—it’s a practical approach to creating a memorable meal without unnecessary fuss. These recipes are straightforward and delicious, which is why they deserve a spot on your table this month.

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, now marking its 50th anniversary, demonstrates how practical skills can transform into community events with a real economic impact. What began as a teaching necessity has evolved into an annual celebration that brings $1.7 million to a smalltown’s economy. That’s not just tradition. That’s impressive community development.

Speaking of action, our “Beyond Barriers” feature highlights organizations tackling accessibility head-on. These aren’t just feel-good stories—they’re examples of problem-solving at its finest. When faced with the challenge of making outdoor recreation accessible, groups like Oregon Adaptive Sports and David’s Chair didn’t just talk about inclusion—they engineered solutions with tangible results. As David’s Chair

Founder Steve Furst puts it, they “fumbled through” and figured it out.

Even Dave LaBelle’s piece on rainbow photography offers practical advice: Keep your camera ready as storms clear, use interesting foregrounds and be prepared to capture fleeting moments.

What ties these stories together is action— people identifying gaps and taking steps to address them. From Jean Wells opening a quilt shop because her students lacked materials to Bill Greenwood developing accessible water entry points after hearing about someone struggling, our communities are full of doers.

As you read this month’s issue, I hope you are inspired not just to appreciate these stories but to look around your own community. Where are the gaps you might help fill? What practical skills could you share? Sometimes, the most meaningful contributions start with acknowledging we can do better and then asking, “What’s a solution?”

Do you know any stories of “doing” you think should be showcased on the pages of Ruralite? I’d love to learn more. Reach me at editor@pioneer.coop.

Until next time, Chasity Anderson Editorial Director

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A Big Show in a Small Town

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show marks 50 years Up Close, Page 10

Beyond Barriers

Innovative organizations make the great outdoors accessible to all Spotlight, Page 12

Easter Sunday Dinner Menu

In The Kitchen, Page 16

Plugged In 6 Reader Exchange 18 Picture Hunt 22 Before You Go 30 Utility Pages: 4-5, 8, 25, 28-29, 32

Disaster Can Be

Chefs test their skills in emergency food competition

By Chelsea Yarnell

were appealing and looked really good on a plate.”

LEFT: For the second year, the Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking Contest sold out, with attendance approaching 100 people. MIDDLE: Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking contestant Kim Koch’s winning entree is tuna salad wrapped in nori and served with a side of dipping sauce. BELOW: Cooking competitor Mark Kuestner learned about canned bread during his preparation for the competition. He used the ingredient to create a spicy ginger molasses torta.

When the power goes out, gourmet food is probably the last thing on most people’s minds. But the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay’s cooking competition proves five-star meals can come from shelf-stable ingredients.

“People generally think of emergency food as being a granola bar and beef stick,” corps President Trish Johnson says. “But we were just blown away by the creativity of the chefs.”

The second annual Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking Contest was Feb. 3 at Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. Three chefs—Kim Koch, India DownesLeGuin and Mark Kuestner—competed to prepare an entree and dessert without using power, heat or water. The event sold out, with more than 90 people in attendance.

“We were looking for some creativity,” Trish says. “We didn’t just want them opening a bunch of cans of food and dumping it in a bowl. It was interesting to see the things they could come up with, and their combinations tasted good,

This year’s creations were evaluated by a panel of local food industry judges, including Yolk co-owner Eric Kammerer, Wanda’s Cafe co-owner Frank Squillo and James Lambert, former chef/baker at Bayside Gardens.

Creativity in the Kitchen

Kim won the title of Top Chef for her So Not Sushi Tsunami Roll entree and You Can’t Nutella Me It’s Not Lemon Mousse Duo dessert. She believes her dessert—a tart-like treat filled with Nutella, lemon curd, coconut cream and topped with freeze-dried raspberries—clinched the win.

“I tried to think of something that I would actually eat,” she says. “I made a basic tuna salad with some garlic powder, smokey paprika and salt and pepper rolled into sushi rolls with nori. I cut them up into little rolls and served them with dipping sauces.”

India and Mark took second and third place, respectively.

Each contestant received a trophy

created from recycled objects and designed by Wheeler’s Heart of CARTM.

Mark created Tonnino with Bean Salad Tsunami and Pesto Potatoes, plus a spicy ginger molasses torta.

“The ingredients were pretty sophisticated,” he says. “I was really impressed with the other two chefs. We all had really different ideas. It was fascinating.”

Mark prepared for the competition by familiarizing himself with canned items. What was salty? What was canned in water and could be used to rehydrate items? What was something he may have never thought of, like canned bread?

“I learned by wandering up and down the shelves at the Mohler store,” he says. “I did a riff on a ginger molasses cookie by making a spicy ginger molasses torta. It took a lot of practice runs. Mixing foods and herbs to get something that I thought was decent.”

Delicious

Mark attended last year’s event and was not surprised it drew a crowd this year.

“The differentiation between the years and the change-up of people who cook is what makes it appealing and interesting,” he says. “It’s like watching a new cooking episode. Cooking is one of the most basic human things we do, so sharing it and seeing what other people do is just intrinsically interesting to a lot of people and touches on their imagination.”

Message Behind the Meals

While the cooking competition is the draw, a serious message about emergency preparedness underlies the event.

“The main reason we decided to

have this event was to help create an approachable way to help people think about being prepared for a major emergency,” Trish says. “We see food as a way to focus people on getting more engaged and active in their own preparedness. Thinking about disasters can get really scary and overwhelming fast. An event like this takes a more lighthanded approach to it with a focus on food and fun.”

Plates of food from the contestants were auctioned off to audience members. The auction proceeds, along with admission fees, are funneled back into Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay’s outreach programs, including preparing emergency go bags filled with essential supplies for low-income individuals.

Completed go bags and supplies can also be bought from the corps during its go bag event days.

“Our organization is dedicated to helping people in the area be as prepared as they can possibly be before an emergency happens,” Trish says. “We know we’re going to need to be as resilient as possible for as long as possible. Take some responsibility and get yourself and your families prepared. And think about working with your neighbors to make sure we can care for each other.” n

For more information about EVCNB and to see a list of their upcoming emergency preparedness events, visit evcnb.org.

Disaster Date-Night Menu

Created by Kim Koch

So Not Sushi Tsunami Roll

Makes four servings of four rolls each

Ingredients:

Canned tuna

Mayonnaise

Capers, chopped

Rice wine vinegar

Roasted red peppers, chopped

Packaged crispy fried onions

Black sesame seeds

16 sushi nori sheets

Dipping sauce:

Coconut aminos

Tamari

Rice wine vinegar

Sushi ginger

Wasabi

To make the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients, and set aside.

Combine tuna, mayo, capers, rice wine vinegar, roasted red peppers, crispy fried onions and black sesame seeds in a bowl. Mix well. Spread the combined sushi filling on the nori sheets and roll the sheets to form sushi rolls. Serve four to a plate, with the dipping sauce in separate small dishes for each serving.

You Can’t Nutella Me It’s Not Lemon Mousse Duo

Makes four servings of three filo cups each

Ingredients:

Nutella

Lemon curd

Coconut cream

Freeze-dried raspberries

12 small Filo shell cups

Finishing salt

On each serving plate, paint a decorative pattern with some Nutella. Layer Nutella in each filo cup. Combine the lemon curd and coconut cream, and add on top of the Nutella layer. Top with freeze-dried raspberries and a little finishing salt. Serve three to a plate.

The Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking Contest winners are, from left, Kim Koch, first place; India Downes-LeGuin, second place; and Mark Kuestner, third place.

This year’s judges are, from left, Yolk co-owner Eric Kammerer, Wanda’s Cafe co-owner Frank Squillo and James Lambert, retired former baker and chef at Bayside Gardens.

LEFT: Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking contestant Kim Koch’s winning dessert, named You Can’t Nutella Me it’s not Lemon Mousse Duo, is a treat crafted from shelf-stable ingredients, including Nutella, lemon curd and coconut cream topped with freeze-dried raspberries.

Making the Grade

What

does it take to become a lineworker?

By Jen Calhoun

Taylor Hammack was wiring houses for a living around the time Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida Panhandle in 2018. The Category 5 hurricane flattened homes and businesses, destroyed infrastructure and left at least one town along the Gulf Coast in ruins.

The ordeal sparked something in Taylor as he drove to work one day.

“It was about three or four days after Michael hit, and I saw all these line crews on the side of the road getting the power back up,” he says. “Just seeing them do that after something catastrophic had happened—I thought, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ To me, it was a way to help people when they’re in need.”

Soon after, Taylor was hired as an apprentice lineworker at Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, which put him through a four-year training program with Tennessee Valley Public Power Association. Today, Taylor is a journeyman lineworker.

Lineworkers install, maintain and repair power lines and

equipment on utility poles and underground electrical systems. It’s a tough but rewarding trade that usually requires three to four years of training to achieve rank as a fully qualified journey-level lineworker. A few other qualities are important, too, say lineworkers across the country.

Still on the Line

Since the first electric wire was strung, lineworkers have held an important role in modern America. When disaster strikes, they’re the ones who get the lights back on. They work along city streets, farmlands and wilderness.

The job can be difficult and sometimes dangerous, but the rewards are excellent, says Nick Hagen, a journeyman lineworker at Northern Lights Inc. in Idaho.

“I like the appreciation the community gives us, especially after we get the power back on after three days, four days or even 10 days,” he says. “It’s a fulfilling job.”

Extra high-voltage crews repair power lines from a barge. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Nick remembers pulling up near a house to repair power lines one Christmas Eve.

“They had been out of power for days,” he says. “Once I finished, I remember seeing their Christmas lights come back on. I thought that was pretty cool.”

The pay is good, too, he says. Nick was making ends meet as a valet at a hotel when he first learned about the trade. He wanted a better life for his family, and linework fit the bill. It also gave him a chance at retirement.

“Getting a good job with a retirement where you could actually enjoy your life after work? Nobody had ever really talked about that to me,” he says.

While compensation and benefits vary for lineworkers depending on location, experience and other factors, the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median pay in 2023 was $85,420 per year, or $41.07 per hour. However, those figures represent the middle of the pay range, and they don’t take into account overtime hours and additional jobs helping other utilities in the aftermath of storms—all of which can result in additional income.

How to Do It

Joining the trade means learning various—and oftentimes difficult—technical skill sets in and out of the classroom, all while maintaining a certain level of physical fitness, says David Bogue, a journeyman lineworker with Florida Keys Electric Cooperative.

Not only do lineworkers need to know how electrical systems work, they’re also required to learn numerous safety techniques. In addition, lineworkers climb utility poles wearing heavy toolbelts in all kinds of weather. The job requires working days and nights, depending on schedules and needs.

“Everybody’s story is a little bit different. Everyone gets into the trade in their own way.”

–EVAN PETERS, LINEWORKER AT BENTON REA IN WASHINGTON

“I would say becoming a journeyman is an attainable goal, but it’s a hard goal,” David says. “But, as someone once told me, I could throw a dart at a map and go get a job there. Also, the skills I’ve learned are not going to be replaced with AI anytime soon.”

Lineworkers can get their start by attending training schools, taking community college courses or working at a local utility in other capacities, such as a groundworker. Rudy Vega, a journeyman lineworker at FKEC, got his start doing right-of-way work with the cooperative 23 years ago.

“I had been working in a tree group there just under two years when the opportunity came up to be an apprentice lineman,” Rudy says. “They approached me and asked me if I was interested, and I said, ‘Definitely. I’ll give it my best.’”

Evan Peters, a lineworker at Washington’s Benton Rural Electric Association, was fighting wildfires when he first learned about the trade from a group of lineworkers.

When he expressed an interest in the job, one of the men suggested he attend a lineworker school. After graduating, he took a job at Benton REA.

“I like that it’s something new every day,” Evan says. “I like that I get to work outside with my hands, especially at a local utility. It can be really fulfilling.”

When it comes to joining up, however, Evan suggests those interested ask around before they jump in headfirst.

“I would tell them to reach out to local linemen,” he says. “Ask them how they did it. Everybody’s story is a little bit different. Everyone gets into the trade in their own way.” n

Want to Be a Lineworker?

Must-haves:

X Be 18 years of age.

X Hold a high school diploma or GED.

X Maintain a valid driver’s license.

X Able to work at heights and lift heavy equipment.

Getting started?

Every lineworker has a story about how they got started, and there are many pathways to taking the job. Here are a few ways to make it happen:

X Join an apprenticeship program at a local utility.

X Enroll in a lineworker school or training program.

X Start at a utility as a groundworker or other job.

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative journeyman lineworker Taylor Hammack produces an electrical arc during an electric safety demonstration at Southport Elementary School. PHOTO COURTESY OF GULF COAST ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

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A Big Show

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show marks 50 years in a Small Town

Great ideas, those that stand the test of time, often arise from necessity. Such was certainly true for Jean Wells, who moved to Central Oregon in the ’70s to teach home economics, only to discover her students didn’t have access to the necessary materials.

Jean opened The Stitchin’ Post quilt shop in downtown Sisters to address this need, but took the opportunity a step further. She displayed about a dozen of her family’s quilts in the shop to showcase the centuries-old tradition of creating textile art.

Her students and local businesses loved the idea, which evolved into a quilt show that grew every year. This year, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show celebrates its 50th anniversary. It’s considered to be the world’s largest outdoor quilt show—although organizers admit that’s a tough claim to prove. Around 1,000 quilts will be on display throughout the town July 12 as part of a show that includes children’s activities and special events.

“It’s organically grown over the years,” says Dawn Boyd, executive director of the nonprofit that runs the show.

The event attracts 10,000 visitors to the town of 3,000 residents. Even more remarkable is the tiny staff that produces the show. Dawn has help from a part-time staff member and a group of volunteers ranging from a few people throughout the year to about 300 on show day. The annual economic impact the quilt show has on Sisters is estimated at $1.7 million.

“It’s so much fun, and you meet so many people from everywhere,” Dawn says.

What the Show Entails

Hundreds of quilts—items from Jean’s personal collection and those belonging to quilting teachers and students worldwide— are installed early in the morning throughout downtown Sisters. Admission to view these masterpieces is free.

“They’re all over town, like three blocks by seven blocks,” Dawn says. “There’s also a city park we take over.”

Local firefighters get in on the act, hanging quilts on the side of The Stitchin’ Post building. Visitors and residents love to watch the proceedings.

Handmade pieces are displayed at the Teachers Pavilion during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

PHOTO BY SPENCER GILES

“It’s a highlight for some of our visitors,” Dawn says with a laugh. “They get a coffee, then they watch the firemen in action.”

This year, the quilts displayed on The Stitchin’ Post wall will be a log cabin pattern created by the shop’s employees. In addition to the quilts around town, children are invited and encouraged to make their own fabric-based crafts at the Kids Activity Center.

“It’s neat to show them how colors can go together,” Dawn says.

Quilters have a chance to use their talents to produce their own fabric postcards. The 19th annual Wish Upon A Card fundraiser challenges participants to create a 4-by-6-inch quilted art piece— called a postcard—using two fabrics designed by Giucy Giuce, a business run by designer Giuseppe Ribaudo. Contestants can create a similar postcard highlighting the 50th anniversary of the show. Winners receive quilt show goody bags.

Sales of both juried and nonjuried postcards help raise funds for an SOQS scholarship given to local high school graduates entering a collegiate fabric arts or design program.

“People love them,” Dawn says of the postcards.

Quilters can also compete for prizes in the Quilt Block Contest featuring the fabrics of sister quilter Kathy Deggendorfer’s Sisters Mountain Meadow collection. Each packet contains six fabric squares to build a finished 9.5-by-9.5-inch block. The first-place winner receives a cash prize, and honorable mentions are awarded additional fabrics.

For more information about the contests, visit soqs.org/contests.

Special Events

Jean offers Quilters Affair—quilting classes led by teachers from around the world—the week before the show. The list of classes, held at The Stitchin’ Post, is announced in December, and many visitors make plans immediately. Accommodations in Sisters fill up fast.

“It’s a huge event for them, coming from all over,” Dawn says.

On Friday, July 11, Jean and her daughter, Valori Wells, a quilter in her own right, discuss the show’s history at an event called “A Town Covered in Quilts” at Sisters High School.

On Sunday, award-winning Dallas quilter Karen K. Stone offers walking tours at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and a lecture at 10 a.m. at FivePine Lodge Conference Center. Karen’s quilts have nabbed awards in international competitions, and her Indian orange peel

quilt is now part of the Quilt National Collection at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. There is a cost to attend both events, but visitors are free to enjoy Karen’s quilts on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the creek at the conference center.

A raffle of a special 48-by-84-inch quilt raises more funds for the show. Valori designed a Sisters Scape pattern years ago, and Donna Rice and Jean reimagined the design in a piece they named “Sisters Scape Reimagined 2025: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.”

The raffle quilt includes the iconic Three Sisters mountains, from which the town got its name, along with wildflowers, Ponderosa pine trees and Whychus Creek. June Jaeger recreated the design of the creek and its fish, while Donna, Jean, Jan Tetzlaff, Janet Roshak and Diane Jaquith pieced the remaining blocks and assembled the quilt. Annette Caldwell finished the quilt with machine quilting. Raffle tickets cost $5, and the winner is announced on show day.

50 Years Strong

As the show grew from its start in 1975, Jean created a nonprofit and handed over the reins, although she is still on the show’s board and is active in the annual event.

“She’s retired but still involved in everything,” Dawn says, adding the nonprofit show and its founder “are entwined like a bowl of spaghetti. We are separate but together.”

Like Jean, Dawn came to Sisters out of necessity. She and her family moved to coastal Oregon from Southern California but veered to Sisters after what Dawn calls a “midlife misdirection,” and a new college degree made her realize she longed for a career in event planning. The job of executive director emerged, and when she approached her husband about moving to Sisters, she learned it was his dream to live in Central Oregon.

Her mother, an active quilter, was pleased as well.

“I had quilted before,” Dawn says, but gave it up while raising a family. “Obviously, living here, I picked it back up.

“I didn’t have a choice,” she says with a laugh. n

For more information on the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, visit soqs.org.

A volunteer helps set up the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

PHOTO BY SPENCER GILES

Quilts are exhibited on the outside of the Stitchin’ Post quilt shop in downtown Sisters, Oregon. PHOTO BY ANDREW PENNIMAN

Beyond Barriers

Innovative organizations make

the great outdoors accessible to all

By Ginger Meurer

Extending recreation and athletic opportunities to people of all abilities is the mission of adaptive sports and other organizations throughout the West. Accessible beaches, parks, trails, waterways and adaptive equipment allow participation for people who might otherwise be unable to enjoy these experiences. Here’s a small sampling of these inclusive efforts.

Oregon Adaptive Sports

Oregon Adaptive Sports offers professional outdoor experiences supported by more than 350 volunteers and 30 certified instructors, catering to participants of all ages and abilities. It also provides access to state-of-the-art adaptive equipment.

“We have a fleet of sit-skis, adaptive mountain bikes and adaptive cycles,” says Executive Director Pat Addabbo.

He says Oregon is an ideal setting for outdoor activities.

“It’s a great place to come test out different types of equipment and to enjoy the hundreds of miles of trails that we have access to here. It’s a just a great place to get out and ride a bike.”

Oregon Adaptive Sports taps adaptable transportation to make sure athletes can easily reach activity sites. Affordability is at the heart of all the nonprofit’s offerings.

“We have a robust scholarship program,” Pat says. “We never turn

anybody away for inability to pay.”

Through a sponsorship from Toyota, new athletes can participate in three free experiences. Additionally, the Kelly Brush Foundation sponsors one of Oregon Adaptive Sports’ most unique events: Turns & Berms, a three-day camp designed specifically for athletes with paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. Campers ski Mount Bachelor in the mornings and mountain bike in crisp spring air near Bend in the afternoons.

Fundraisers help, too. The biggest is the First Chair Gala, named for a golden opportunity skiers cherish.

“As a skier, the term First Chair has a bit of a palpable sort of magic to it,” Pat says. “It’s the idea of getting on the chairlift early in the morning with a whole day of adventure laid out in front of you. First Chair kind of captures that spirit, and that’s something that we’re always working to bring to our community— that participation and sense of adventure.”

Go to oregonadaptivesports.org for more information.

Seattle Adaptive Sports

Nick Weiss first hit the basketball court in his wheelchair with Seattle Adaptive Sports at age 10. Today, he’s the nonprofit Paralympic sports organization’s operations manager.

“This is year 23 for me as far as playing wheelchair basketball,” Nick says. “This is the program that set me up to go play college ball. And for me, this is very full circle. I get to lead this organization, which has really impacted my life. I’m fully invested in this program and what we do.”

Originally managed by parents, the organization now sees athletes competing at elite levels. The goalball team just won a national championship, sled hockey is poised to launch a new youth team, and the power soccer program just received a grant to establish a competitive team.

The organization serves athletes ages 6 and older. But Nick hopes to reach families even earlier, perhaps even offering support and information to expectant parents whose child may

As athletes compete, Nick says they gain skills and make

“These are friendships that they’re going to have the rest of their lives,” he says. “And I say that from experience. I’m friends with the people I met when we all started playing when I was 10 years old.”

Learn more at seattleadaptivesports.org.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, prioritizes adaptive recreation, from a giant accessible playground built at McEuen Park in 2013 to newly paved hiking trails. The city’s biggest project was inspired by a wheelchair user who described the struggle of accessing the water at Atlas Mill Park. She said when she wanted to swim, she had to

ABOVE: Competitors glide across the ice during a Seattle Adaptive Sports sled hockey game. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEATTLE ADAPTIVE SPORTS

OPPOSITE: Afternoons of accessible mountain biking are a highlight at Turns & Berms, an Oregon Adaptive Sports camp sponsored by the Kelly Bush Foundation. PHOTO COURTESY OF OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Adventures Without Limits leads a Clackamas River rafting trip. The Oregon-based adaptive and inclusive outfitter accommodates people of all abilities. PHOTO BY ELISE HAVERLAND

Families explore Oregon’s beaches using tank-like

wheel herself to the sand, throw herself out on the ground and crawl to the river’s edge.

“I said, ‘Well, we’ve got to do better than that,’” says Parks and Recreation Director Bill Greenwood.

He worked with an engineer and the Post Fallsbased Idaho Disability Action Center to develop an accessible swim entry point on the beach at Atlas Mill Park. Resembling a boat launch, the ramp allows wheelchair users to roll themselves into the water, secure their chairs and swim off on a flotation device. The same location also features an accessible kayak launch, dog park and picnic area.

For more information on the Idaho Disability Action Center, go to dacnw.org. Details on Atlas Mill Park are at cdaid.org/5883.

Edging Up to Water

Along the Oregon coast, communities offer accessible kayak launches and mobility mats known as Mobi-Mats—portable, durable pathways laid out seasonally to facilitate beach access. Some municipalities also loan out Mobi-Chairs, floating beach wheelchairs.

Lincoln City provides beach wheelchairs on a firstcome, first-served basis year-round. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the city rolls out mobility mats at multiple beach access points. To reserve a chair, go to explorelincolncity.com/wheelchair.

Visitors to San Diego will find accessible mats at Moonlight Beach and beach wheelchairs at Newport Beach.

Go to traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas-accessible-travel for accessible travel ideas in Oregon. In San Diego, find details at sandiego.org.

Grand Canyon Exploration

The Grand Canyon’s South Rim offers barrier-free experiences. Departing daily from Williams, Arizona, the Grand Canyon Railway's trains feature accessible seating in coach and first class. The South Rim also offers several wheelchair-accessible viewpoints, paved scenic trails like the Rim Trail and shuttle buses equipped with lifts.

Learn more at thetrain.com/the-train and grandcanyontrust.org/ hikes/cpe-grand-canyon-rim-trail.

David’s Chair

When David Hartrick was diagnosed with ALS, the Oregon outdoorsman was determined to seize the time he had left. But how do you hunt, hike or fish when you can’t leave the pavement? The answer was an all-terrain track chair, essentially a one-person tank. Facing a $20,000 price tag that his insurance company wasn’t willing to cover, David turned to his buddy, Steve Furst.

“It was stumble and bumble and find our way,” Steve says.

track chairs provided by David’s Chair. At top, adventurers enjoy Harris Beach in Brookings during a 2023 spring break excursion. Below, a family takes in the sights at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon, also in 2023. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID'S CHAIR

“We raised money for the one chair, and we had some leftover, so we bought a youth chair, also.”

Steve credits David with the plan to share the chairs.

“It goes back to his insight and his vision,” Steve says. “He talked about giving the chair to somebody else. ‘You give it to somebody, and one person gets in the chair a few times a year, maybe. But, hey, what if we come up with a plan so anybody can use the chair?’ And then we just fumbled through the nonprofit stuff and put it together.”

On Jan. 11, 2018—only 11 months after his diagnosis—David died, leaving behind a growing legacy. With Steve as CEO, David’s Chair now manages 23 track chairs and three golf chairs available for free to people with mobility challenges.

Partner organizations and volunteers manage the chairs at fixed locations like beaches, golf courses and trails. Most of the chairs are at Oregon beaches, but reservable chairs are also available in the California Redwoods, at the Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno and Ten Mile Ranch in Texas. Tow ’N Go chairs also allow users to enjoy independent outdoor adventures.

Steve sees familiar names come through the reservation system that serves just under 1,000 people annually.

“There’s about three or four that regularly will go up and down the coast enjoying it, and that’s awesome,” he says.

Learn more about the nonprofit or reserve chairs at davidschair.org.

Adventures Without Limits

All abilities and ages are served by the Oregon-based adaptive and inclusive outfitter Adventures Without Limits. The organization hosts private groups and community trips, and, in winter, it leads snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trips.

Participants with ambulatory challenges participate on sit-skis. Spring through fall, there are more outdoor activities.

“We raft, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, hike and camp—a little bit of rock climbing, as well,” Director of Outreach and Development Jennifer Wilde says.

Using adaptive equipment, patience and sometimes a bit of foam, duct tape and creativity, the organization ensures outdoor recreation is available to all.

“We want to share all these beautiful spaces and activities in Oregon with everyone and believe that nature should be accessible for everyone,” Jennifer says. “We’re always excited to connect new folks to the outdoors and come up with creative solutions to meet their individual needs to make it accessible for them in whatever way that means.”

“They can go hunting, camping, fishing, wherever they want to go for seven days at a time,” Steve says.

Additional Resources

Many organizations provide information on accessible locations and activities.

Visit Idaho offers an online accessibility tool packed with resources. Go to visitidaho.org/ things-to-do/accessible-activities for firsthand accounts of locations from Craters of the Moon National Monument to Shoshone Falls to College of Southern Idaho’s Centennial Observatory.

“We’ve realized that while we can make the outdoors more accommodating, it’s challenging for visitors to enjoy if we don’t provide the needed information when they are planning their trip,” says Andrea Rayburn, a Visit Idaho tourism specialist.

In addition to destination information, Visit Idaho highlights organizations working to help, like People Need People, a group that brings

Learn more at awloutdoors.org. n

in volunteers to help trail explorers by pulling and pushing them in all-terrain wheeled chairs through the hills. There’s also Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education, a 100% volunteer-staffed program offering adaptive ski lessons. Western Adaptive Veteran Education Snowsports provides adaptive equipment, ski and snowboard instruction, and therapeutic experiences for veterans.

Disabled Hikers, a Carlsborg, Washingtonbased nonprofit, offers resources, events and group hikes. Its website, disabledhikers.com, is packed with detailed trail guides to accessible destinations like Rialto Beach in Olympic National Park, Big Creek Nature Trail near Hoodsport, Washington, and entire regions like the guide to the Boise, Idaho, area.

Access California’s website, accessca.org,

is packed with detailed guides to accessible trails, parks, gardens, lodging and resources for adaptive equipment.

Folks looking for accessible lodging, transportation or location booking information internationally should visit accessiblego.com. Wheel the World also helps with bookings and lists accessible group tours, activities and equipment rentals.

The Administration for Community Living maintains a list of centers for independent living on its website, acl.gov. These organizations, found in every state, provide accessibility tools. One example is Ability 360. With Arizona offices in Phoenix, Gilbert, Pima County, Glendale and Pinal-Gila County, Ability 360 is a home for accessible sports, fitness and lifestyle transition education.

Sit-skis make Mount Bachelor accessible during an early-morning run at Turns & Berms.

PHOTO COURTESY OF OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Easter Sunday DINNER MENU

Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops

2 pounds thick-cut lamb rib chops

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

11/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup olive oil

Combine the garlic, rosemary, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, lemon zest and olive oil in a measuring cup.

Pour the marinade over the lamb chops, flipping them over to cover completely. Cover and marinate the chops in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to as long as overnight.

Let the lamb chops come to room temperature before grilling.

Grill the lamb chops on medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 135 F.

Allow the lamb chops to rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipes by Gertrude Treadaway

PHOTO BY KATIE WILCOX

Simple Roasted Asparagus

2 pounds fresh asparagus

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 400 F.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 lemons, cut in wedges

If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom half of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan spread with aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with pepper and salt.

Roast until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.

Duchess Potatoes

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Salt

1/4 cup heavy cream

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 large egg yolks

Place potatoes in a medium to large pot, and cover with a few inches of cold water. Add a few teaspoons of salt to the water. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are forktender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

While the potatoes are boiling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and set aside. You will use this butter to coat the potatoes right before they go into the oven.

Heat the oven to 425 F.

When the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander. Put the potatoes back in the pot, and set over low heat. Allow them to release steam for a minute or two.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and mash the potatoes until the butter has been incorporated. Add the nutmeg, black pepper and heavy cream. Continue mashing the potatoes. Once everything is incorporated, add salt to taste. Add the egg yolks. Continue to mash until the mixture is smooth. Do not over-mash, or your potatoes will end up with a gluey consistency.

Put the mashed potatoes in a piping bag with a large star point. Pipe the potatoes onto a cookie sheet. Brush the swirled edges with melted butter so they brown nicely in the oven.

Bake until nicely browned, about 20 minutes. Serve hot from the oven.

Spinach Pomegranate Salad

Salad

10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup walnut pieces

1/2 cup crumbled feta

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 to 3 tablespoons honey

1/4 medium red onion, sliced thin

1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper

Combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake well.

Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with walnuts, feta, red onion, alfalfa sprouts and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

1 package yellow cake mix

3.4-ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix

Icing

3.4-ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix

1 cup cold heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup cold whole milk

Heat oven to 350 F.

4 large eggs

1 cup club soda 1/2 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts for garnish

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, soda and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, beat the pudding mix, cream, milk, and confectioners’ sugar on high in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Pistachio Pudding Cake Cake

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Books/Magazines

I am looking for booklets for beaded Christmas ornaments. Possibly called “Beaded Fantasies.” I am willing to purchase and refund postage. Thank you.

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Crafts/Hobbies

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Looking for old-style 9-pound 100% cotton typing paper for my hobby. It is very thin and may be called onion skin or parchment paper. Any color of paper. Willing to pay postage. Thank you.

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I am starting sewing lessons for young children. In need of small printed fabrics, lace, trims and buttons. Doll or stuffed animal patterns. Will pay postage. Thanks.

Jan Dwyer

19111 Buck Drive Bend, OR 97703

I have an 11-year-old dressage saddle that is not rideable anymore because of a compromised tree. The black leather is in excellent condition. If you are a leather artisan, there is a lot of beautiful, usable leather. Come to pick it up and it is yours.

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P.O. Box 352

The Dalles, OR 97058

Happy Easter!

Milestones

My dad turns 90 in early spring. He is a cowboy at heart; you never see him without a cowboy hat on. He loves John Wayne and has watched all of his movies multiple times. He is an avid reader and had a large Louis L’amour collection. He loves old Ford trucks—the older, the better. He plants and maintains six large flower beds at home. He is easy-going and always has a smile on his face. He would love to hear from readers for this milestone. Please send to Don Whitehead, 590 NW 23rd St. #124, Redmond, OR, 97756.

Lori Blackburn Redmond, Oregon

Our mother, Myrtle, will be celebrating her 100th birthday in April. She was raised in Lonerock, Oregon until her older sister started high school in Condon. Myrtle completed school in Condon and married her sweetheart, Garland, right after her graduation. They raised five children. She spent many years tending to plants in their country home yard, vegetable garden and green house. Now she lives at Summit Springs Village in Condon and enjoys getting mail other than bills. Please send cards to Myrtle Potter at P.O. Box 116, Condon, OR 97823. Thank you.

Sharon Hamner Condon, Oregon

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Music

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P.O. Box 404 Lyle, WA 98635

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My mom, Susan Monihan, had her 80th birthday in December, and she was so amazed at all the love she received from Ruralite readers! She received more than 200 cards and gifts. She is still reading your lovely notes. You really blessed her and made her birthday memorable.

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Trout Lake, Washintgon

Thank you to the readers who showered my father, Doug Nelson, with cards for his 98th birthday. I was able to be there for a couple days and see the joy on his face when my mom returned each day with a bag full of cards. Each card was carefully opened and read before saving the stamp and recording the town it was sent from. It brought so much happiness to their home. Thank you for showing him how much he matters.

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See giant geologic formations rise from the ground in Utah at

Canyonlands National Park

What Is It?

Thousands of years of geological history stacked atop each other are visible to all at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The state’s largest national park at more than 330,000 acres, Canyonlands has four sections: Island in the Sky, Needles, The Maze and The Rivers. Split by the Green and Colorado rivers, all four sections are separate, and travel between them is difficult.

How It Formed

Much of the rock in Canyonlands National Park was once under water, carried in by rivers and tributaries. Over millions of years, movements in the Earth’s crust have raised the rock to more than 5,000 feet above sea level. The Green and Colorado rivers eroded the exposed rock, creating deep canyons.

Island in the Sky

With cliffs rising 1,000 feet above its surroundings, Island in the Sky is a tall mesa and the easiest part of Canyonlands to visit. The 34-mileround-trip scenic drive up the mesa has many beautiful viewpoints. Popular hikes for the whole family include the .6-mile hike to the Mesa Arch. In summer, rangers sometimes host nighttime stargazing events on the island.

The Needles

Striped sandstone spires rise out of the ground in the Needles district (pictured), which makes up the southeast corner of the park. The district is great for longer hikes, with more than 60 miles of interconnected trails. The Cave Spring Trail is popular for families, while the roughly 11-mile Chesler Park Loop is a popular, albeit strenuous, hike.

More Information

Directions into each district can be difficult, and satellite navigation can be misleading. The National Park Service suggests following a physical map. As with many national parks, Canyonlands requires a pass. To start planning your trip, visit www.nps. gov/cany or call 435-719-2313.

ADOBE STOCK PHOTO BY KRZYSZTOF WIKTOR

Ever in Awe

Story and photo by Dave LaBelle

As a small child, I was spellbound by giant rainbows stretching across the valley near our home. The magnificent bands of glistening colors felt so close I could almost touch them, bathe in them. Believing there was a pot of gold buried where each end of the rainbow touched the earth, my siblings and I sometimes raced barefoot across the fields hoping to find the treasure before the magical bow disappeared.

I’m not sure at what age I outgrew the legend of hidden treasure. Perhaps it was the same time I began questioning the Easter Bunny?

Sadly, as I grew older and wiser, the awe I once had for those fading, magical colors also disappeared. As a teenager, rainbows no longer held the same allure.

But then, not long after my mother disappeared in floodwaters and our home was washed away by endless days and nights of torrential rains, I was reading in the book of Genesis how God set a bow in the sky after the great flood as a sign the Earth would never again be destroyed by water. As you can imagine, the story stirred my heart, and I have never viewed a rainbow the same since. And soon that mystery—that childhood wonder—even returned.

I believe rainbows will forever capture our imagination.

Whether you believe the Bible story or are simply touched by those colorful, curved ribbons of light stretching across the sky or magically appearing in the mist above a lake or river, there is something beautifully comforting and hopeful about seeing a rainbow appear.

Photographer, author and lecturer Dave LaBelle has captured special moments for more than half a century, sharing photo tips and life perspectives with readers. For more of his writings, visit davidlabelle.com and his blog at bridgesandangels.wordpress.com.

NIKON D810 70mm lens ISO: 125 f/5 at 1/640

Including an interesting foreground creates scale, depth and dimension. A vibrant rainbow can be the star of your photograph or an unexpected accent to complement an already colorful scene, such as pitcher Max Steffens, of Epworth, Iowa, competing in a semipro baseball tournament.

Reader Challenge

Keep your camera close and be ready as storms clear and rains cease. Often after a rainy day, clouds part before a sunset, and a rainbow alone can be a breathtaking sight.

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Best Breads Cookbook

This 8½-by-11-inch indexed cookbook features yeast breads, quick breads, scones and specialty breads for $10 (includes postage).

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With more than 200 recipes, this cookbook from our 2007 contest offers options for potlucks, family reunions or picnics. As a bonus, additional pages feature previously unpublished barbecue recipes from a 2006 contest. The 8½-by-11-inch indexed book is $10 (includes postage).

Recipes submitted by Readers for the March 2007 Contest

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Scholarship

The Tillamook PUD 2025 Electrical Lineworker Program Scholarship is open now to apply! Two scholarship opportunities are available for local high school senior students or individuals who have graduated in the past two academic years to apply

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.tpud.org/newscommunity/electrical-line-worker-program-scholarship/ or stop by the Tillamook PUD office Applications are due on or before 5:30 p m on Monday, April 21, 2025.

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Program

The 2025 Tillamook PUD College Work Program is open now to apply! Local high school seniors pursuing higher education after graduation are eligible for the program The selected applicant would work at Tillamook PUD during school breaks. Interested in applying or know a student who might be? Applications and additional information can be found at https://www.tpud.org/about-us/career-opportunities/employmentopportunities/ Applications are due to Tillamook PUD by 5:30 p m on Monday, May 5, 2025

High School Work Program

The Tillamook PUD High School Student Internship program is open now to apply! Three positions are available to apply for; one in the warehouse, one in the mechanic's shop, and one in the main office. Selected students work after school and during school breaks, an average of 15 hours per week While working, students will perform a variety of tasks within the department they work

Local high school students entering their senior year in the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to apply Applications are due Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30 p m

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.tpud.org/aboutus/career-opportunities/employment-opportunities/

MARKETPLACE

Agriculture

4x5 round bales, Meadow foxtail orchard grass. 4x4 Timothy, small square. 208-4354637 or 208-435-4002; nas@cpcinternet.com. 1225

Reinforced custom-sized pond liners (39 cents/sqft). Hay covers, greenhouse covers, any width and length. Truck tarps and more. High puncture and tear strength. Best price guaranteed. Celebrating 43 years in business. www.btlliners.com. 541-447-0712. 0425

Antiques and Collectibles

Buying antiques and collectibles: advertising signs, porcelain signs, gas pumps, beer signs, antique toys, cast-iron coin banks, neon signs and more. Jason, 503-310-3321 or tjabaughman@yahoo.com. 0925

Buying American Indian collectibles, Navajo blankets and rugs, baskets, beadwork, etc. Also, quality paintings of the early Southwest and Americas. Call 760-409-3117 or send photos to amer.ind.baskets@gmail.com. 0625

WC Collectibles. We buy comic books! Local to Inland Northwest. Willing to travel. WCCollectiblesCheney@gmail.com; 509-496-1835. 0525

Automotive

1976 GMC half-ton pickup sitting for 20-plus years. Body good, runs when parked. Interior needs rehab. Reno, NV. $4.5K. Dale, 775-742-2989. 0425

Wanted: running board for 1928-29. AA express truck. 69 ¾” x 9 ½” with Ford script in middle. Allen Piquet, 541-571-4506; Piquetat1967@gmail.com. 0425

Health forces sale. Two-for-one: 1971 Ranchero and 1974 race car. Ranchero needs work; race car for parts. $1.75K. garyvavzycki@gmail.com. 0425

Books, Magazines, Videos

“The Bunny Book; What Would You Name a Book about Bunnies and God?” Bunnies learn about matches, separation, bullying, fear, death, God and more. 626-482-4955. 0425

Business Opportunities

Urgently needed: company that can raise up a foundation in Fairbanks, AK area. My house is sinking. John, alaskamoose@yahoo.com and 812-896-9951; or leave a voice message at 812-967-3220. 0425

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Turnkey cafe, pizza, bakery in the picturesque town of Cedarville, CA. Newly renovated, fully equipped commercial kitchen, cozy dining and bar room, potential mini brew pub. Priced for quick sale, $225K. Shelia, 530-569-0529. 0425

Community Events

Eastern Oregon University student art exhibit, plus work by artist Genevieve Gaudreau Thompson. April 4-26. Art Center East in La Grande, OR. artcentereast.org. 0425

Equipment/Tools

Farmi JL 300 logging winch, small woodlands, $1K. 13 push-pull control cables, $50 each. 60 16-inch nylatron and steel sheaves, 1/2-inch rope, $50 each. 4-ft. tow-behinds, Land Pride mower, $800. Kubota rototiller, near new, $1.5K. Ted, 458-910-3727. 0625

Free Items

Free materials—church, government uniting, suppressing “religious liberty,” enforcing National Sunday Law. Be informed. Need mailing address only. TBS, P.O. Box 374, Ellijay, GA 30540. tbsmads@yahoo.com; 888-211-1715. 0625AR

Help Wanted

The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair in Ritzville, WA, is seeking a reliable and responsible summer groundskeeper/camp host. Responsibilities include mowing, watering, general maintenance, overseeing the campground and other duties as needed. Would ideally be on-site May through midSeptember. Full hook up provided. Contact Dan at skamaniadan@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to, P.O. Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169. 0425

Miscellaneous

Foster parents needed to care for teen youth in Wasco and Hood River counties. Agency provides on-call support, training, $2.1K/youth monthly reimbursement, 2 days off/month. Fosterinfo@nextdoorinc.org; 541-308-2207. 0625

Local commercial fisherman sells summer catch of preserved freshness by blast freezing at sea, gourmet canned tuna on internet. Sept.June. 100% guaranteed the best canned tuna you ever tasted. Original, jalapeno and garlic flavors available. To order: twofisherstuna.com or 206-799-1082. 0525

Granite cemetery markers at affordable prices. Will ship to most places. For more info: Joe, highdesertmemorials@gmail.com or 541-815-8906; www.highdesertmemorials.com. 0425

Pets

Fort Sage Kennels, closing. AKC-registered Airedales. Females, 1 year old. Males 2 to 3 years old. 530-827-2271 or 530-249-7896. 0425

Real Estate

320 acres east of Adel, OR. Borders Hart Mountain views, Steens Mountain and Beaty Butte. Landowner tags, very rural. $263K. For maps: thejugglingman3@gmail.com; 541-659-1573. 0425

$180K. 160 acres, proven gold claims. 131 miles north of Fairbanks, AK. 50-yard-per-hour shaker plant. Complete water system. Text, 907-223-3036. 0525

John Day, OR. Palm Harbor energy efficient 3-bd., 2-ba. home on 1.99 acres. 50-gpm well, heat pump. $389K with mower, $386K without. 541-633-3614; steve@crestviewcable.com.

Granite, OR. 3 city lots, 3/4 acre each, one has an off-grid cabin. Year-round activities: hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, 4x4, etc. $200K for all 3. 541-519-9077; billpathanley@gmail.com. 0525

Let me help you buy or sell ranch, farm and recreation property in OR. Fourth-generation Oregonian, prior ranch owner. For sale: Klamath Marsh, OR. 173.65 acres. $2.5M. Guest Ranch Overlay. John Gill, 541-4809161; johngill@landandwildlife.com. Land And Wildlife brokerage. 0425

82 acres with Doug Fir (planted 2008) and permitted rock quarry. Approx. 27 miles north of Roseburg, near I-5 exit 50. $2.1M. Lee Real Estate: john@northwestfarmbroker.com; 503-245-9090. 0525

20 acres in northeast NV. Comes with real and personal property. Year-round access. Ideal off-grid homestead. Water, power close by. $35K. geopup58@gmail.com. 0425

Looking to purchase small-to medium-size cattle ranch in Northeast CA, Southern OR, Western NV. Have cows, capital, ability to finance. Will consider seller finance and life estate. Brushpopper65@gmail.com. 0425

Awesome view of the Nestucca River, still in tidewater, across from a great fishing hole. Newer, glassed in Trex deck overlooking the river. 2 bd., 2½ ba. home with knotty pine interior. 2-car garage, plenty of room for kayaks and a short walk to a beautiful beach. $549K. steelheadsteven@gmail.com; 503-680-9799. 0425

Great live/work opportunity in Dayville. See to appreciate the endless possibilities within this 2-story building. $325K. Duke Warner Realty, 541-987-2363; ddwr@ortelco.net. 0425

Pahrump, NV, city 1/4 acre lots. Good for off grid or investment. $100/mo for 10 years. Walmart and food stores close by. garyvavzycki@gmail.com. 0425

Recreational Rentals

Bed and Birds; a guesthouse. Wet meadows, range, forest, dark sky. Sleeps 9. Lakeview, OR. Explore or ride? Near ski hill. Reasonable. 541-219-2044. 0425

Bend country cabin. Very clean and fully furnished cabin on private ranch. Close to recreation areas. Very nice. $95/night. 541382-3050; bendcountrycabins@gmail.com. 0525

Wavecatcher: oceanfront cottage. Central OR coast. $175/night (plus cleaning/tax). Open April through Oct. Holds up to 6-plus. Children and pets. Wavecatcherbeachrentals.com. Reservations: 541-740-2846. 0425

Enjoy your ideal Maui getaway. This updated two-bd., 2-ba. condo sleeps 4 and features a charming “surf shack” design. Just half a block from a beautiful beach, it’s perfect for morning strolls and sunsets. Plus, you’re steps away from shops and restaurants at Azeka Plaza. www.cbislandvacations.com/vrp/ unit/Kihei_Garden_Estates_G204-643-15. 0425 Recreational Vehicles

2015 Momentum 380ToyHauler. Garage 9.7 x 7.9 ft. Sleeps 6, center island, pantry, fireplace, 3 slides, Onan generator. Excellent condition. Photos available. $55K. 406-827-0618; shoffland54@gmail.com. 0525

1964 Airstream Land Yacht trailer. 22-ft. Body good, interior needs total rehab. Towable. Reno, NV. $5.5K. Dale, 775-742-2989. 0425 Services

Dawn Till Dusk Masonry. Brick, block, stone and pavers. Small jobs and repairs welcome. dawntillduskconstructionmasonry.com. 541388-7605; 541-410-6945. License #245760 bonded and insured. La Pine, OR. 0525

All types of roofing and repairs, family business since 1956 where integrity prevails. Dave, 541-852-2816. Josh, 541-255-6031. 0425

Want to Buy

Old carpenter tools, planes (wood/metal), levels, chisels, slicks, adzes, axes, hatchets, handsaws, old rulers, spoke shaves, wrenches, shipwright tools, old tool chests. 503-659-0009; 971-666-0659. 0425

Gold, silver, coins/currency, buy, sell. Collections wanted. Fair prices paid. 44 years in retail store. Baker City, OR. 800-556-2133; garrymclin@aol.com. 1025

Buying American Indian collectibles, Navajo blankets and rugs, baskets, beadwork, etc. Also, quality paintings of the early Southwest and Americas. Call 760-409-3117 or send photos to amer.ind.baskets@gmail.com. 0625

1963 Corvette car; split window coupe. Some repairs okay. Numbers need not match. Grampa Don, 541-232-3748. 0425

Eatonville United Methodist Church A Spiritual Base Camp On The Way To Paradise. Mashell Avenue North P.O. Box 205 Eatonville, WA 98328 360-832-4021 Home: 360-832-4562 Pastor Bernard Preston Ritchea Cell: 361-330-9666

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Tillamook PUD 2025 Awards Community Support Grants

Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce the local not-for-profit entities selected to receive grant funding through the Community Support Grant Program in 2025.

The PUD received 37 applications. Following an extensive review, the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors awarded grant funding to the following community organizations:

h Bay City Boosters Club for the Welcome Garden.

h Cape Meares Community Association for medical equipment for Cape Meares All-Disaster Emergency Preparedness.

h Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers for the Tillamook Hope Center dormer and roofing renovations.

h Marie Mills Center Inc. for computer replacements.

h Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Arts Music and Cultural Foundation for investment in the NCAM’s arts programs, education and events.

h Neah-Kah-Nie School District for safety lighting enhancements outside the middle and high schools.

h Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy for furnishing the waiting area.

h Neskowin Valley School for the NVS STEM robotics program.

h Oceanside Protection Society for power sources for the OVERT Emergency Assistance Center.

h Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre—Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts for restoration work at the Fairview Grange.

h Pine Grove Community House for lighting and improvement projects.

Lineman Appreciation Day

National Lineman Appreciation Day is Friday, April 18. On this day, we recognize and thank lineworkers for their commitment to providing safe and reliable electricity in our community. Thank you!

h Sitka Center for Art and Ecology for Energy Enhancement Upgrades.

h Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts for new stage lighting.

h Tillamook Beekeepers Association for a pavilion at the apiary and garden center.

h Tillamook County Charities d/b/a The Hope Chest Thrift Store for outdoor lighting improvements.

h Tillamook County Composite Squadron (Civil Air Patrol) for the construction of a compass rose at Tillamook Municipal Airport.

h Tillamook County Pioneer Association for new flooring at the TCPA building at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds.

h Tillamook Gun Club for Trap No. 4 repairs.

h Tillamook Softball Association for building a new home for Tillamook Softball and expanding fields for youth and the community.

h Tillamook Swiss Society for a new heat pump.

h White Clover Grange No. 784 for a water system upgrade. During the grant evaluation process, the board of directors makes its selections based on several factors, including how the proposed projects contribute to the economic growth and development of the community and the potential projects have to enhance livability in Tillamook County. Since the program began in 2002, the Community Support Grant program has contributed more than $1 million toward a variety of community projects. Throughout the years, these projects have included everything from improvements at community facilities to energy-efficiency enhancements and preparedness initiatives.

Tillamook PUD Board Meeting Highlights

Rates Board Workshop

At the February rates board workshop, Finance Manager Marty Holm discussed topics related to rate design and concepts, including governance and oversight, revenue requirements, cost of service analysis, public participation and stakeholder engagement. Key Accounts and Energy Services Manager Ryan Perry discussed options for electric vehicle rate designs.

Regular February Meeting

At its February meeting, the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors approved the Jan. 21, 2025, customer survey workshop minutes, regular board meeting minutes and accounts payable.

Departmental Reports

General Manager Todd Simmons reported the Bonneville Power Administration contract is nearing completion. He also discussed new legislative bills being introduced, several related to wildfire. n Visit tpud.org/about-us/board-of-directors for additional board meeting information, including meeting minute archives and upcoming meeting agendas.

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Calendar of Events

April 1-30

Fresh Start AA meeting, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 a.m., Wheeler City Hall, 775 Nehalem Blvd. 503-739-0293

April 1-30

Civil Air Patrol Tillamook County Composite Squadron, Thursdays, 6:15-9 p.m., ATV Training Center, 5995 Long Prairie Road, Tillamook. 262-308-1482

April 1-30

Tillamook Awakening Al-Anon family group, Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., St. Alban’s Church, Tillamook. 503-842-5094

April 1-30

Tillamook Rotary Club meetings, Tuesdays, noon, Rendezvous Bar & Grill, Tillamook. Joanna, 503-812-7079

April 1-30

Tillamook Kiwanis Club meeting, Wednesdays, noon, Rendezvous Bar & Grill. Everyone is welcome. patsykct@gmail.com

April 1-30

Rockaway Beach Lions Club meeting, first and third Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., 268 S. Anchor St. Juanita, kittermanj2020@gmail.com; 503-896-0062

April 1-30

Overeaters Anonymous, Mondays, 5 p.m., held via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. Sylvia, 503-812-0838, for link

April 1-30

Nehalem senior lunches, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seating at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon, Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, 36050 10th St. Delivery available for homebound. $5 suggested donation. Doug, nbumcnsl2020@gmail.com

April 1-30

We The People Tillamook County meetings, first and third Mondays, 6 p.m., Tillamook. wethepeopletillamookco@yahoo.com; wethepeopletillamookcounty.com

April 1-30

Tillamook Senior Center meal site, meals to go, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; Meals on Wheels, Wednesdays and Fridays. Michelle, 503-842-9660

April 1-30

Senior meals, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City. $3 suggested donation for seniors, $6 for others.

971-212-7131, kiawanda.com

April 1-30

Meals for Seniors lunches, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Seating at 11:30 a.m., St. Mary by the Sea, 279 S. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. $4 suggested donation. Teri, 503-317-8967

April 1-30

Tillamook Senior Center: Mondays—coffee hour, 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Mondays and Fridays— pinochle, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday—square dancing, 4-6 p.m.; second Wednesday—bunco, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays—mah-jongg and cribbage, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch for lengthy activities. Donations for June 6-7 rummage sale are welcome. Hall rental is available, 316 Stillwell Ave. Senior Center, 503-842-4511, leave a message

April 1-30

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting, Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Bay City. Pat Neman, 503-801-2229

April 1-30

Nehalem Al-Anon Family Group virtual meeting, Mondays and Thursdays, noon, Zoom ID: 824 7120 7748, PW: 973392. Judi M., 503-368-7356

April 1-30

Nehalem Bay Al-Anon Family Group meeting, Mondays, 6 p.m., NRCD, 36225 Ninth St. Carolyn G., 503-702-0737

April 1-30

Sisters in Sobriety Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Zoom meeting, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., ID: 86989656049, PW: 263508. Cecile, 503-338-8936

April 3

Tillamook County Republican Central committee meeting, 7 p.m., Port of Tillamook Bay, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Suite 100, Tillamook. tillamookcountygop.com or Mike Hanratty, 503-812-5443

April 4-5

Rummage Sale, Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bay City United Methodist Church. 503-300-0067

April 5-6

Plant a Tree Arbor Month celebration, plantings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook. 866-930-4646 or tillamookforestcenter.org

April 8

FL63 USCG Auxiliary Station Tillamook Bay meeting, 7 p.m., Upper Station Galley. Cammy Hickman, 503-961-2212

April 12

Tillamook Beekeepers Association meeting, meet and greet at 12:30 p.m., meeting 1-2:30 p.m., Port of Tillamook Bay Office. Brad York, 719-896-0000

April 12

Heart of Cartm Repair Cafe every second Saturday, 3-5 p.m., 395C Nehalem Blvd., Wheeler. RSVP on the Heart of Cartm Facebook page. Jessi Just, 971-389-8414

April 14

Monday Musical Club presents, “Spotlight on Young Musicians,” 7 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church. Ron, 541-992-3575

April 14

Nestucca Valley Lions Club meeting, 4 p.m., 34510 Parkway Drive, Cloverdale. nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com

April 15

South Tillamook County Library Club board meeting, 6 p.m., Winkleman Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Stclc101@gmail.com

April 18

NESKO Women’s Club meeting, 11:30 a.m., Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City. Robin, 530-913-4171 or robinkaeredmond@gmail.com

April 21

THS Alumni Scholarship Committee meeting, noon, Elks Lodge, Tillamook. Debbi, debrakay54@charter.net

April 21

American Legion Tillamook Post 47 meeting, 1:30 p.m., Tillamook Elks Lodge. Kevin, 360-489-7471

April 24

Tillamook County Democrats virtual meeting, 6 p.m. To attend the meeting, go to  tillcodems.org and click on “Join Us,” “Attend Virtual Meeting” and “Main Room.” tillcodems@gmail.com

April 24-26

Netarts Community Club spring rummage sale. Donations intake Thursday, April 24; sale Friday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Netarts Community Club, 4949 Netarts Highway W. Phyllis, 503-842-4964

April 26-27

Tillamook Headlight Herald Home and Garden Show, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tillamook County Fairgrounds. 503-842-7535 or headlightads@countrymedia.net

April 27

Cannon Beach Chorus spring concert, “Dancing Through Life,” 3 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook. Roy Seiber, 360-846-3747

May 4

Knights of Columbus sausage feed, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parish Hall, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tillamook. Sausage also available for purchase. Barbara, 503-730-7149

Moment of Reprieve

On a hot July day, Wren Zielinski took her turkey, Mr. T, to the Linn County Fair in Albany, Oregon. Wren raised the turkey from a tiny 1-day-old poult in the spring until he was a full-grown tom ready for the summer fair.

As the two enjoyed the cool breeze from nearby fans, Wren’s mom, Katie, took a photo of them.

“I’m not sure what she was thinking at that moment or what Mr. T was thinking either, but they seemed so content,” Katie says. To submit your photo, email a JPEG file to photos@pioneer. coop. Include “Before You Go” in the subject line. Please share a bit about what inspired you to make your photo. n

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1115 Pacific Ave. • P.O. Box 433

Tillamook, OR 97141

Phone: 503-842-2535

Toll free: 800-422-2535 www.tpud.org

Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

For EMERGENCY service after business hours, call 800-842-2122. OR-35

Board of Directors

Valerie Folkema, President

David Burt, Vice President

Tamra Perman, Treasurer

Barbara Trout, Secretary

Lonnie Jenck, Director

General Manager

Todd Simmons

Board meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the PUD office.

Our Mission

Through collaboration and operational excellence, Tillamook PUD provides safe, reliable, sustainable and competitively priced power to our customers.

Our Vision

Tillamook PUD provides high value to our customers, staff and community, performing now and preparing for the future. We balance community, economic and environmental commitments.

Lineworker Appreciation Day Is April 18

It is estimated 19% of the United States workforce is employed in a skilled labor role, also known as a trade profession. Skilled labor professionals include electricians, contractors, plumbers, welders and lineworkers. Without these professionals, we would not have vital services and products we depend on day in and day out.

The demand for skilled labor is on the rise, but the supply of new labor entering the trades is lagging. Many organizations are feeling the effects of a skilled labor shortage, including those associated with the electric utility industry. Factors contributing to the labor shortage include an increase in lineworkers retiring, dwindling enrollment in vocational trade schools, and an increase in demand for projects to build and strengthen the electric grid.

There are approximately 123,000 lineworkers in the United States. The projected labor outlook for electric lineworkers reveals the demand for lineworkers will climb by 8.5% in 2026. For the next eight years, an average of more than 10,000 lineworker job openings is projected annually.

At Tillamook PUD, our proactive employment approach has helped lessen the effects the skilled labor shortage has on our utility. Our approach includes succession planning and in-house apprenticeship programs for skilled labor roles. In 2021, we developed the Electric Lineworker Program Scholarship to support local individuals interested in pursuing a career in linework and to promote the unique opportunities available in the electric utility industry. Our investment in this program helps the electric utility industry build a larger workforce to keep up with the demand for lineworkers. We offer two $10,000 scholarships to local high school graduates or those who have graduated in the past two academic years. We are accepting applications for the Lineworker Program Scholarship until April 21.

A career in the electric utility industry as a lineworker can be thrilling and rewarding. It can also be incredibly challenging. Our crews work in extreme weather, sometimes around the clock. They must have an in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and a variety of equipment, as well as know rigging, climbing and complex safety procedures. Our line crews are incredibly talented, and we appreciate all the work they do.

Every April 18, we celebrate National Lineworker Appreciation Day. This distinct day was established by Congress in 2013 to recognize the contributions of the brave individuals who protect public safety working as lineworkers.

The skill, dedication and professionalism of Tillamook PUD staff is unparalleled. I appreciate the work our entire team does to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to our customers and community members.

Sincerely,

General Manager Todd Simmons

For more information about the Electric Lineworker Program Scholarship, visit tpud.org/news-community/electrical-line-worker-program-scholarship.