East County Gazette July 2014

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And what better place could you ask for to celebrate the Great Outdoors than Sandy, Oregon? The theme of the 2014 Sandy Mountain Festival parade is a reflection of the president’s proc-

lamation of the last week in June as America’s Great Outdoors week, and it’s highly appropriate in our town. Sandy Mountain Days has many and varied aspects, of course, and probably few participants get around to all of them. Everyone who attends has his or her favorite—sometimes to the exclusion of all oth-ers—and some will argue forcefully that theirs is the most significant.Five-Generation Queen’s Court Arguably the Queen’s Court has the strongest argument, not only because the Court is chosen each year before any other activity takes place, but also because it’s the most venerable institution involved, harking back to the days when the first settlers would select a king and queen at their annual Pioneer’s Picnic. This year Donna Vedder is Queen. A graduate of Sandy High School, Donna has lived in Sandy since 1936. She works as a church secretary at the Community Church of Sandy and has volunteered at local schools and at the Senior Center serving meals. She has been active in her church all her life and has also helped make quilts for the community center. Queen Donna is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of Sandy, and it’s a pleasure to listen to her stories. Her late husband and her son work for the United States Post Office. Her mother was a Princess in 1983. She is honored to be on the Court this year and happy to represent her lifelong home and to let people know what a wonderful community it is. Princess #1, Barb Clare, is very happy to be a part of the Queen’s Court. She says her proudest accomplishments are raising her children. She works for Clackamas County Bank and is a member of Sandy Kiwanis and Chamber Career Education committee. Princess #2, Lisa Martinez, volunteers for the American Cancer Society and is Chair for Sandy Relay for Life. Lisa leads two weight support classes at the Mt. Hood Athletic Club, is a custom cake designer, and works part time for Vanguard Restoration. Princess Lisa is an avid crafter and volunteers at Cedar Ridge middle school. Princess #3, Rebekah Rutledge, is an active participant in the SHS Key Club and FFA. Rebekah is a peer tutor and volunteers in community

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events and the Oregon Food Bank. She was the chair of the 2014 Don-key Basketball fund raiser at SHS. Princess Rebekah is in advanced AP classes and received both the scholastic award and the Pioneer Achievement award. Princess #4, Isabelle Manzano, says her proudest accomplishments are getting good grades and being on the team for the Oregon Battle of the Books. She also has been on two mission trips to Mexico to special needs orphanages. Princess Isabelle loves acting and helps with Com-passion Sandy, the Kiwanis Fly- in Cruise-In, and at a retirement home for assisted living.What about the parade? Come and enjoy a true home-town parade, sponsored by Clacka-mas County Bank. Horses, antique cars, floats, marching groups and of course our own five-generation Queen’s Court and Bear and Moun-tain Man will all be there. As part of the fun during the Sandy Mountain Festival our traditional parade will be held Thursday, July 10 starting

at 7:00 p.m. This event draws over 5,000 parade watchers from all over the local area. Many people save there spot for the best viewing days in advance by staking a spot with lawn chairs, benches, blankets and whatever else they can use. So don’t wait until parade time to arrive if you want a spot for one of the best parades around.Some unfortunate restrictions In past parades, there was quite a bit of interaction between par-ticipants and onlookers, including distribution of candy and favors by

some in the parade, but due to non-compliance of past parade rules, there will be absolutely no throwing or handing out of any kind allowed along the parade route. The Festival Committee has had no choice but to put this rule in place. Do not distribute ANY-THING along the parade route. This includes spraying the crowd with water or any other liquids or confetti. Do not even bring them with you. Any entrant that does not follow this rule will be removed from the

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4th of July CelebrationsEstacada: Big Bang Fun Festival & Timber Festival…7/1 to 7/4. Carnival, live music, vendors and displays, lawnmower races, Lumber Competitions, parade and The Big Bang Fireworks Sky Show, Clackamas County’s largest. Near 31314 SE Eagle Creek Rd, Estacada. (503) 630-3483. www.estacada4thofjuly.com

Molalla: 91st Annual Molalla Buckeroo Ro-deo & Parade…6/28 to 7/4. Long-standing Oregon tradition. Kickoff party, Trail ride, full PRCA-sanctioned rodeo features bronc riding, calf roping, saddle bronc, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding, synchronized riding, royal court coronation, entertainment, food, kid-die parade, carnival, and Wild West fun. Giant street parade downtown Molalla and fireworks on the 4th. Buckeroo Fairgrounds, 801 Shirley St, Molalla. (503) 829-8388. www.molallabuckeroo.com

Sandy: Sandy Fireworks Display…7/4. By Sandy Cinema, Hwy 26. Dusk. Bring a blanket and your family. Enjoy a fireworks display at the Gateway to Mount Hood. Sandy. (503) 668-5533. www.ci.sandy.or.us .

Estacada 1st Friday Show…7/4, 6-8pm. Featured artist or featured group show. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and art from 30+ members. Nestled in the Clackamas River Valley of the Cas-cade foothills. Spiral Gallery Artists Co-operative, 341 S Broadway, Estacada. (503) 630-7273. www.thespiralgallery.com

Sandy Summer Sounds – Sundays…7/6 to 7/27, 6:30-8pm. Theater in the Woods Series. Hear solo acts and small groups in an intimate set-ting. July 6 Shakespeare, July 20 Wine & Vintage Jazz, July 27 St. Even folk. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave, Sandy. (503) 668-4006. www.sandysummersounds.com

Estacada Summer Celebration…7/25 to 7/26, Fri 6-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm. 14th annual. 3rd and Broadway. Free, fun-filled festival to celebrate the wonderful community through art and music. Presented by the Estacada Area Arts Commission every year in celebration of the Artback Artists’ annual mural-in-a-weekend project, they offer live musical performances on the city’s big stage from great NW bands, free hands-on art activities for children and families, artist booths in our juried Broadway Street Art Fair and a community favorite - the Silent Art Auction. Estacada Area Arts Commission, Broadway St & SE 3rd Ave, Estacada. (503) 939-5101. www.estacadasc.org Sandy: Brewgrass Festival…7/30, 5-9pm. Brew, bluegrass and local cuisine in a beautiful, forested setting. Taps from many local craft brew-eries. Free and family friendly. Live Music from Western Spirit and Great Northern Planes. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave, Sandy. (503) 668-4006. www.sandysummersounds.com

Sandy Mountain Festival…7/12 to 7/13. 10am-8pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun. 42nd annual. Come enjoy the artists and music found every July in Sandy’s Meinig Memorial Park. Over 150 artisans show their wares while entertainment is provided on two stages. Enjoy a mouthwatering treat from one of over 20 food booths manned by local nonprofit organizations. Come enjoy wandering the wooded paths. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave, Sandy. (503) 668-4006. www.sandymountainfestival.org

Sandy Summer Sounds – Wednesdays…7/30, 5pm. Dale Nichols Main Stage Series. Beautiful stage located near park’s entrance and Fantasy Forest. Bring a picnic or enjoy dinner or desert from local vendor. Starts July 30 with Brewgrass Festival with beer, food and bluegrass. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave, Sandy. (503) 668-4006. www.sandysummersounds.com

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast…7/19 to 7/20. Antique cars, motorcycles and airplanes, live mu-sic. Mulino Airport, 26749 S Airport Rd, Canby. (503) 667-9233. www.flyins.com

Guided Hikes in the Clackamas Water-shed…7/12, 8:30am. Spend the day learning about geology, local flora and fauna, and the history of the Clackamas Watershed, while expe-riencing incredible scenery. In July, take the Bull of the Woods Fire Tour. Bring plenty of water, a camera, bug spray, and a lunch. Layer clothing for comfort and wear appropriate footwear. Hikes are free and participants will carpool. RSVP to attend by emailing Morgan Parks at [email protected]. Meet at the Oregon City Shopping Center, 1900 McLoughlin Blvd, Oregon City. www.clackamasriver.org/events Oregon Trail Quilt Show: Past & Pres-ent…7/19, noon-5pm. 17th annual. Heritage quilts of the past, some dating back to the days of the Oregon Trail, hand sewn by those who made the 2,000 plus mile journey westward - with the artistic quilts of contemporary times. Arts and crafts, Huckleberry jam and other wild berry goodies, historical and nature books, and unique walking sticks, storytelling, Native American flute music as well as old time music will be on hand for daytime jams and concerts along with those performing Traditional Folk and Blues. Oregon Country Settlement, 73370 E Buggy Trail Dr, Rhododendron. (503) 622-4798. http://cascade-geographicsociety.com/2014-events.html Clackamas County Lavender Festival…7/12 to 7/13, 10am-5pm. Community festival to support and provide education on sustainable agriculture in Clackamas County. 5 miles past Carver off Springwater Rd. 25+ acres of lavender in bloom and vendor booths and displays at the festival featuring farm grown, cosmetic and international products. Oregon Lavender Farm, 20949 S Harris Rd, Oregon City. 800-289-8427. www.libertynatural.com/olf/lavfest14/festivalinfo.htm Mountain Biking Clinics & Tours…7/19 to 7/20. Coed Adult. Features skill building terrain course, bike tuning and maintenance class taught by master bike mechanic and clin-ics that will focus on all ability levels including bike suspension, handling, braking technique, cornering, climbing, speed balance and control, sections of trail and pressure control. Guided mountain bike tour at Sandy Ridge. $289 for clinics and tour or free to guests at participat-ing properties: Best Western Sandy Inn, The Resort at The Mountain, Mt Hood Village and Mt Hood Vacation Rentals. Mountain bikes for morning skills clinics on a first come first served basis. Otto’s Ski & Mountain Bike Shop, 38716 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy. (503) 668-5947. www.ot-tosskishop.com

Mary Charlotte’s Garden Party…7/19, 1-4pm. Pioneer life in Oregon wasn’t all rough-and-tumble. Come celebrate the pioneer women who made Oregon civilized. Textiles, laces, live music, tasty treats and hands-on fun for everyone make this a day to remember. Mrs. Pittock (of the Pit-tock Mansion) will make an appearance, along with the Northwest Rose Historians, who will be dedicating their new Historic Rose Ramble. Rose bushes from the historic families and locations of the area tell pioneer stories you won’t want to miss. $5 per person or $20 per family. Philip Foster Farm, 29912 SE Eagle Creek Rd, Eagle Creek. (503) 637-6324. www.philipfosterfarm.com/pffwp/mary-charlottes-garden-party

Sandy Music Fair and Feast…7/10 to 7/13. Beer, wine, food vendors and live music. Talent Show ages 5-18. For more info, call (503) 668-4006 or [email protected]. Sandy Centennial Plaza, Pioneer Blvd, Sandy. (503) 668-4006. www.sandyoregonchamber.org/music-fair-feast

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parade immediately and not be in-vited to participate in future years. Due to insurance concerns, this also could be cause for cancelling future parades. Nuisances No nuisance type floats or groups (fireworks, water balloons, excessive noise, etc.) will be per-mitted.Politics Entries advocating, opposing or depicting any political, social, or religious issues are not acceptable material of display. No promotion of political candidates. The im-proper use of the American flag will not be permitted. However, those who hold political office or who are running for office are welcome to participate, provided they and their entourage do not display campaign signage or speak, shout, or distrib-ute campaign slogans or materials. Signs announcing the name of the office holder or candidate, office held or office sought are acceptable.

MUSiC FAiR & FEAST The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2014 Sandy Music Fair & Feast in downtown Sandy Centennial Plaza on the Cor-ner of Hoffman Avenue and Pioneer Blvd. This event is presented by Sandy Les Schwab Tire Center The festival runs from July 10 to July 13, with events for all ages. There will be food vendors, beer and wine garden, live music and dancing. Family Night will be Thursday, July 10, and the Junior Talent Show is on Sunday, July 13. Thursday, July 10 is “Family Night” and is FREE to attend from 5pm to 11:30pm. Enjoy great food, cold beverages and live music from country band Country Wide. All ages are welcome for the entire evening on Thursday. Join us be-fore and after the Sandy Mountain Days Parade. On Friday, July 11, the doors open at 5pm and live music be-gins at 5:30pm with the Classic Country band, Countryside Ride, followed by the pop cover band, Hit Machine. The venue is 21 and over only after 6pm to 12:30am and there is a $5.00 cover charge, beginning at 5pm. On Saturday, July 12, the beer garden and concession vendors will be open at Noon. Live music begins at 3pm, with Indie Rock singer Nate Botsford. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Country group

Britnee Kellogg takes the stage, fol-lowed by the pop and jazz hits of Dancehall Days. At 6pm the event is 21 and over, with a $5.00 cover at 5:00 p.m. The Junior Talent show is on Sunday, July 13, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Watch talent acts compete for the grand prize of a $250 gift card. After the talent show, piano man Brady Goss will perform. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 at the door for Sunday eventsto benefit the Sandy Area Chamber of Com-merce and other local non-profit organizations. Get your $2.00 special token at your Sandy Les Schwab Tire Center. Family night is made pos-sible by a generous donation from Portland General Electric. Sunday’s Junior Talent show is made pos-sible by a generous donation from Clackamas County Bank. For more information or an application for the talent show, please call the San-dy Area Chamber of Commerce at (503) 668-4006 or log onto www.facebook.com/musicfairandfeast.Entertainment on two stages in the parkDale Nicholls Front StageSaturday, July 12•11:00-12:00 Ka Pa Hula O Kanae-upuni with the Kanaepuili Trio• 12:30-1:30 Ron Rogers and the Wailing Wind •2:00-3:30 Mike Osborn and the Drivers •4:00-5:30 Amy Keys• 6:00-7:30 Liquid Blues Band Sunday, July 13•11:30-1:00 Mariachi Viva Mexico• 1:30-3:30 Al Kader Shrine Dance Band •4:00-6:00 Better Than Street Racket Birdcage Theatre Saturday, July 12•11 a.m.- Silvertones •12:45 p.m. - International Reptile Rescue• 2 p.m. - Magician Hart Keene •3:30 p.m. - TBA •4:45 p.m. - JT Wise Band Sunday, July 13•11:00- Mad Scientist •12:00- International Reptile Res-cue• 1:15- Radio Disney• 2:00- Magician Hart Keene• 3:30- Old Time Fiddlers Carni-val informationThis year the Carnival will be located in the vacant lot next to the Big Apple. The Carnival will open Thursday, July 10th after the parade. It will also be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Saving to spend on memoriesto have stuff in order to feel suc-cessful and stated, “The connec-tion between our stuff and our self-esteem is a two-way street: If we become less materialistic, our well-being will improve. If our well-being improves, we tend to be less materialistic.” Material possessions definitely haven’t made me happy and since travel has become such an impor-tant part of my life, I’ve come to see that this is on the top of the list of importance to me. Having more things doesn’t equal more happiness. I want to spend my

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Students from Lake Oswego, Sandy, and Rex Putnam high schools won the top three spots in the Posters and Coasters Safe Driving Media Contest sponsored by Clackamas County Safe Com-munities. Students were asked to create art work or written messages that promote safe driving to reach out to others in the community. Art work or written messages were based on risk factors such as speed, distracted driving, or impaired driving—or on preven-tion strategies such as seat belt use, parent support, or graduated driver licenses. Ninety-e ight Clackamas County high school students submitted entries, which were judged by a panel led by Patty McMillan, Clackamas County Safe Communities Program. McMillan said, “We were over-whelmed by the high quality of the submissions. Our judges had a difficult job.” First Place: Melody Xu, a sophomore at Lake Oswego High School, with “Keep Your Eyes on the Road,” reminding drivers to keep their attention on the road. Second Place: Karlee Edwards, a sophomore at Sandy High School, with “Life is a Gift – Wrap it in Safety,” reminding drivers and occupants to buckle up and stay safe. Third Place: Ellen Scharff, a freshman at Rex Putnam High

School with “With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility – Drive Safe,” reminding drivers to be dutiful and dependable. Clackamas Town Center provided gift cards for the top three winners in the amount of $300, $200 and $100. The seven “Honorable Mention” awardees received cash prizes of $50 each provided by State Farm Insur-ance. The posters may be viewed at www.ClackamasSafeCommu-nities.org under RESOURCES

Students enter safe driving contest– Posters and Coasters – Award Winners. This was the third safe driv-ing contest sponsored by Safe Communities since 2008. It was sponsored by Clackamas County Safe Communities, Clackamas Town Center, and State Farm Insurance. For more information: Patty McMillan, Safe Communities Program Coordinator, (503) 742-4661 or [email protected].

At an Open House Tuesday, June 24, details about construction impacts were given concerning the Mt. Hood Safety Project that began on June 23 and is to continue until October 31, 2016. K&E Excavating began work on the U.S. 26 Mt. Hood Safety Project starting Monday, June 23. Work on the rock slopes require placing a temporary concrete barrier along a 1.5-mile section of U.S. 26. The contractor expects to place the barrier late June or early July of 2014. This means there will be just one single lane open in each direction around-the-clock until October 31, 2015 along this 1.5-mile stretch. Details about the contractors work and blasting schedules started emerging. at an open house

from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, at the Resort at the Mountain, 68010 East Fairway Avenue, Welches. A virtual online open house was updated in late June at www.US26MtHoodSafety.org. Other traffic impacts in addi-tion to the around-the-clock lane closure noted above:Blasting the rock-slopes will re-quire up-to 1 hour closures of U.S. 26 three days a week Monday through Thursday between 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Blasting is not expected to start until July.Intermittent traffic stops lasting 20-minutes anytime the contrac-tor is actively working.Increased truck traffic on U.S. 26.Intermittent single lane closures and flagging for other work in-

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adult love story. For this production she weaves together elements of three periods of time: the ancient world of the play, the Shakespearean world that it was written in, and the modern world that we live in now to illuminate the themes and questions embedded in the play: What happens when two power-ful rulers from vastly different cultures, ideologies and political agendas dare to fall in love? Is it romantic destiny or political sui-cide? Have we changed the way we deal with that question today? The play features live Arabic and contemporary music, an outstanding international cast, a mystical Soothsayer, and a stel-

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The Gresham Running Club has proudly partnered with The Bite of East County to bring the great people of Multnomah County a super fun, competitive “WILL RUN FOR FOOD 5K & KIDS 400-ME-TER RELAY ADVENTURE” for the whole family to enjoy! What better way to celebrate all that East County has to offer than to join up with friends, family and some wonderful local area busi-nesses and get out there on the city streets for 3.1 miles of fun exercise and delicious food at the end. All skill levels are of course welcome to participate and after the 5K is finished it will be time for the kiddos to take to a fun 400 meter course for a super fun adventure run with the chance to win special prizes at the end! Each 400m lap (with 4 laps be-ing the maximum) gets you a raffle ticket that we will enter into a prize

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Continuing the discussion of sweating anomalies in horses, this month we

turn to the case where horses lose the ability to sweat. Medically this condition is known as “an-hidrosis” but these non-sweating horses are more commonly known as dry-coat horses. I’ll try to paint a picture of what it looks like; what causes it; and what can be done about it. “What it looks like” can vary from partial to complete lack of sweating. Anhidrosis can hap-pen to any age, breed, or gender, although there have been reports of greater prevalence among dark-colored thoroughbreds. It can appear in horses at work or at rest. The most common theme for affected horses is that they are living in a hot, humid climate. Because sweating is the pri-mary cooling system for the horse, internal heat stress rises as the ability to sweat falls. This heat stress will be evident anywhere along a spectrum of lethargy and reluctance to work in hot weather; to rapid, heavy breath-ing and increased heart rate; to potentially (under extreme stress) fatal collapse. Many “dry coat” horses retain a partial ability to sweat, still getting wet under the mane,

bridle, and saddle area, as well as “armpits” and groin. But these horses will be noticeably drier than their normal counterparts, who glisten throughout their entire neck, chest, and body. If you’re riding, you may notice that your horse starts breathing extra hard without producing sweat. If your horse is at rest in the pasture, he’ll be the one separating from the herd to seek shade. In later years, my bay Thoroughbred became partially anhidrotic. He sought not only shade but the shadiest water trough, splashing himself cool as much as possible. The causes of anhidrosis are still under research, but suffice it to say that there is a disruption in sweat stimulus for these horses, not just sweat components like electrolytes. I have found that viewing electrolyte depletion as the cause seems to be the most prevalent misconception about anhidrosis. These are horses on good nutrition with healthy kidneys retaining adequate elec-tolytes—they just don’t sweat. (Electrolyte depletion, on the other hand, will occur after excessive fluid loss such as pro-longed sweating, diarrhea, or bleeding. And electrolyte de-pleted horses have significant changes in muscle and nerve function.) Sweating in horses is par-

tially regulated by the nervous system, as we touched upon last month. We discussed the example of sedatives, which intentionally disrupt nerve trans-mission, causing spontaneous sweat. The other system which regulates sweating is the endo-crine system, where hormones act on so-called “beta-receptors” at the sweat gland. The most supported theory of anhidrosis is that these beta-re-ceptors are de-activated, through overstimulation and/or reduced sensitivity to hormone. Think of an exhaustion principle: horses living in hot, humid climates (especially ones who move there from colder climates) are subject to such sustained hormonal sweat stimulus (due to their environ-ment requiring continuous cool-ing) that their sweat glands are eventually exhausted. The gland stops responding to the sweat hormone adequately, if at all. One reason this theory is well-accepted is that it explains why changing the horse’s surround-ings is the most effective treat-ment for the condition. Many anhidrotic horses do not recover their ability to sweat until they are moved to a cooler climate, or until the cooler season arrives. Meanwhile, anhidrotic horses are best managed by trying to limit their heat exposure as much as possible—their exercise is

limited to cool hours of the day, for example, and they are stabled with plenty of shade and cooling breezes (with fans, if neces-sary). It is especially important that these horses are adequately cooled off with water baths if they do get overheated. Oral supplements are available to help manage anhidrosis. The best of these include building blocks for the hormone that acts on the beta-receptor at the sweat gland. But so far, we do not have a treatment that restores beta-receptor function itself. The best approach seems to be reducing the need for cooling, so that the beta-receptors can rest and recover normal function. With our more temperate climate for much of the year, the Pacific Northwest is not a hotbed of anhidrosis. But it can happen here, as it did with my horse long after retirement. A veterinary exam will help you rule out other causes for respiratory distress, as well as monitor nutrition and kidney health. Once a diagnosis of anhidrosis is reached, your veterinarian is best equipped to help you help your horse.

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by Maxine Marsolini“Few people really think much about leaving a legacy of faith to the future generations of their family, but that is one of our most important tasks while on earth.” – Jim Burns, Confident Parenting, Bethany House, 2007, p. 163

At the invite of close friends, twenty-some-thing years ago, our fam-

ily began attending family camp every summer. Mount Hermon was our first experience, but that’s all it took to get hooked. All of us were blessed with time for ourselves, adult and kid Christian teachings, and family time together. Sandcastle building, salmon dinners, long walks on the beach, sitting around just talking with one another and having fun to-gether. I’ve many fond memories of summer family camps. Until I tried this kind of vacation, I didn’t understand the value to be found. Like most families, there’s little time to give undi-vided attention to growing more like Jesus while trying to make a living and running the kids to all sorts of activities.

As the kids grew up, married, and began families of their own, and grandchildren arrived to bless our lives, family camp is the one tradition that’s kept us all gathering together, once a year, in the same place. Cannon Beach (75 miles northwest of Portland, OR) is our personal choice now because of its reasonable driving distance for everyone.

The location is such that once the car is parked there’s no need to climb back in for an entire week. Everything is within walking distance. The kids beg to come back each year. They delight in their age-appropriate groups and dedicated camp leaders, who have creative nicknames that fit each personality. Visit www.cbcc.net for more information. Yes, money has to be a con-sideration. There’s no way to do most things without a price tag attached. But there is more

than one way to take part in a Christian family camp. The most reasonable cost is found through local churches that also host a family summer camp. Ask around. This option is loaded with just as much fun, but often requires participants to bring their own camping gear and tent or RV. Still, there’s no skimping on games, crafts,

spiritual growth, fellowship, or good wholesome together time in the great outdoors. The last church camp we at-tended was at Fish Lake camp-ground in the scenic mountains of southern Oregon. A couple families brought boats to share. Many people chose to swim in the lake, go fishing, or skiing. There were morning walks and Bible teachings, roasting marsh-mallows and singing songs, playing games and making crafts, and of course sharing meals. Ev-

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erybody sported smiles on their faces and Jesus in their hearts. Locations like Mt. Hermon, CA, and Cannon Beach, OR, offer a variety of accommodations and prices to pick from. And both lo-cations offer scholarships to help with costs. Most families find an option that fits their budget well. Family camp weeks are from Sat-urday to Saturday, back-to-back, throughout the summer. Whatever your financial cir-cumstances, I’d urge you to think beyond the dollars and discover the blessings to be gained from a week full of Christ-centered family fun. “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the Lord ...” Psalm 96:11-13a NIV

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In honor of the Independence Day, and being the patriotic guy I am, I have a nice recipe

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Steve and Connie Giusto and their daughter Erin did not set out to compete with Starbuck’s, but if things keep going the way they have, it might turn out that way. Just this year they opened a well-stocked elegant coffee bar, with sophisti-cated products and baristas in one end of their garden center at Boring Bark and Landscape Materials. It was an unforeseen develop-

ment in a progression of growth expansions that now seems almost inevitable. In 1999 Steve and Con-nie Giusto bought a pile of bark dust from behind the Shell station in Boring, along with a business name, a logo, and a phone number. Then they went to see John Chambers about buying a dump truck for deliveries, as well as five acres next door to Chambers Equipment to

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GARDENINGGARDENINGGARDENINGSIMPLYSIMPLYSIMPLYby Mallory Gwynn …so it is said. I don’t know what you think of roses, but in my garden, they have a significant place. Now then…anytime you grow roses here in the Northwest you must count the cost. I’m not referring to the price of the plant necessarily, but the time and extra effort it takes to care for them. Roses can be the joy of the garden if done well, but left to their own, they will collect disease and insects that will take you to the edge of your tolerance capac-ity. So…let’s “get the cards on the table” and look at some of the pests that can affect roses. When it comes to disease, roses are susceptible to Black spot, Rust, Powdery Mildew and a few others. Black Spot, which is a fungal disease, can have significant negative health effects to the plant. Control of Black Spot can be dealt with culturally and chemically. Keeping the area around your rose free of plant debris and keeping affected leaves pulled off the plant can help con-trol the disease, but usually not enough to keep it from affecting your plants. With our level of rainfall, coupled with the sporadic sun appearances, black spot is almost a given. A systemic fungicide is probably going to be needed with varieties that are more sus-ceptible. Look for varieties of roses that are naturally resistant if you are opposed to using non-organic methods of treating pests. ‘Altissimo’, Julia Child’, ‘Fourth of July, ‘Betty Boop’ and ‘About Face’ are a few varieties that are resistant, but keep in mind that, they too, are susceptible given the right conditions. Aphids are one of the most prominent insects causing dam-age to roses. They suck the life out of plant leaves and can leave distorted and sick plants in their wake. Aphids are not very stable on the plant and can be knocked

off by a high pressure blast from your garden hose. They are not good climbers and will usually be consumed by ground predators. Insecticidal soap is a decent organic solution for those who don’t want to use chemicals. Also…using Ladybugs and Pray-ing Mantis can do a good job of controlling aphids, but will leave once the food source is gone. Now for the good stuff. Roses bloom all season long if pruned and deadheaded consistently. They provide that color and fra-grance that no other plant can. My roses usually have four flushes during the summer months. Not all species and varieties will give four flushes, but Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora’s and Floribunda’s usually do. Some of my favorite varieties are ‘Mr. Lincoln’, ‘About Face’, Betty Boop, ‘Rio Samba’, ‘Ger-trude Jekyll”, ‘Day Breaker’ and ‘Sunsprite’. If you are looking for a hedge of all season blooming roses, try the Knockout™ series. They are amazing. If you want a shrub that blooms all summer and can be used for fresh cut indoors, then roses are

the plant for you. Just know that all that goodness comes with a bit more effort, but well worth it! July is a month of berry harvest at the Gwynn farm. We have rasp-berries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries that all produce

in July… and that makes July one of my favorite months in the edible garden scene. Blueberries are grown com-mercially here in the Northwest for good reason. The climate and soil are perfect for their health and production. Blueberries are kin to Huckleberries and that provides some clue as to what these plants need to thrive. They are not a deep rooted plant so they have a tenancy to dry out quickly. Mulch is criti-cal to good plant health, be-cause blueberries need moist soil around the roots, but not sitting

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Most Oregonians know ponderosa pines when they see them, and

many recognize shore pines and lodgepole pines. But there are four other native pine species, and two to five additional sub-species/varieties depending on one’s splitter-lumper leanings. Here, to demystify matters, is a brief guide to Oregon’s pines. It follows the dendrologists’ logic of grouping pines according to the number of needles in a fascicle: Five-needle pines. There are four in Oregon, consisting of two “white” pines (western white and sugar pines), and two “stone” pines (whitebark and limber pines). Western white pine (Pinus monticola) is an important timber tree, producing straight-grained wood that is dimensionally stable. It typically grows in the mid-to-higher mountains (hence the species name, monticola). Usually the tallest tree in a stand, it can often be recognized from a distance by the slender cones (a foot or so long) hanging from the ends of branches near the top. An introduced disease—white pine blister rust—has killed trees throughout its range, changing the character of many western forests. For example, in stands of western hemlock on nearby Larch Mountain are numerous snags of blister-rust-killed white pines, yet live pines are rare. Some live western white pines can be seen from US Hwy 26 between Clear Lake Junction and Bear Springs cutoff. Sugar pine (P. lambertiana), the largest pine in the world, was discovered by David Douglas, who called it the most princely of the pines. Its wood is similar to that of western white pine. It ranges from San Diego County, California, to extreme southern Clackamas County, Oregon. The bark on old trees re-sembles that of ponderosa pine. The cones look like white pine cones on steroids, reaching two feet or more in length. Green cones are heavy, downright dangerous when plummeting 50

to 200 feet. A sugar pine cone knocked the outside rear-view mirror off my pickup, remind-ing me to wear my hardhat in the woods. Unfortunately, sugar pine is susceptible to white pine blister rust, which in recent years has spread through much of the tree’s range. Whitebark pine (P. albicau-lis), one of Oregon’s two “stone pines,” grows near timberline in the Cascades, the Blue Moun-tains, and Wallowa Mountains. Often gnarled and twisted, it adds to the unique character of alpine areas. Unlike most five-needled pines, the cones of whitebark pine remain closed after they fall. If left alone they slowly dis-integrate, and the nutlike seeds germinate in the rotten remains. What usually happens, though, is Clark’s Nutcrackers and squir-rels attack the cones on the tree (in Montana, grizzly bears often get there first). Seeds are heavy and wingless, and Clark’s Nut-crackers have an essential role in disseminating and planting them. Limber pine (P. flexilis), the other “stone pine,” has been seen by relatively few Oregonians. Only two Oregon locations are known, one in Wallowa County, the other in Grant County. Like whitebark pine, it is a tree of alpine areas, though in Idaho

and Montana its size and form occasionally allow it to be used for products such as lumber and railroad ties. Two-and-three-needle pines. There are three in Oregon: pon-derosa, Jeffrey, and lodgepole pines. Ponderosa pine (P. ponderosa) ranges from central Mexico to southern Canada, and from Ne-braska and South Dakota to the Pacific Coast. An important tim-ber tree, ponderosa pine arguably epitomizes the West more than any other tree. Three varieties are recognized, Pacific ponderosa, Rocky Mountain ponderosa, and Willamette Valley ponderosa. In the Southwest, some foresters recognize a fourth variety, Ari-zona ponderosa. Although specimens from the far eastern part of its range look different (shorter needles, squat-ty tree form, smaller cones), over much of its range the difference between varieties is more in the environment they tolerate than in their appearance. Ponderosa pine needles are usually in fascicles of two or three, but in a few ar-eas—such as parts of the Warm Springs Reservation—they are in fours and fives. Jeffrey pine (P. jeffreyi) superfi-cially resembles ponderosa pine, but its cones are larger and the scale prickles are tucked in (you can roll a cone in your hands

without getting stuck). New twigs have a bluish bloom while those of ponderosa pine are yellow-green and waxy. Jeffrey pine can form cell walls with magnesium, while ponderosa, like most trees, requires calcium. Jeffrey pine grows on calcium-poor serpentine and peridotite rocks in southwestern Oregon, and on Nickel Mountain’s garni-erite formation near Riddle, once the site of the only nickel mine in the USA. A turpentine producer in southern Oregon used Jeffrey pine sap instead of ponderosa, and his plant blew up. Lodgepole pine (P. contorta) has a greater north-south range than ponderosa pine, from Baja to the Yukon. In Oregon this pine, with two-inch-long needles in twos, is found in the Cascades, Blue Mountains, and along the coast—where it’s called shore pine. Coastal trees are gnarled and twisted, hence the name contorta, and the cones readily open up at maturity. The inland form is straight, has small limbs, and cones stay closed until a fire comes along. After a fire, seeds are released, quickly reforesting burned areas (such as happened at Yellow-stone). Lodgepole pine played an important role in settling the West: thousands of miles of railroad tracks were laid on lodgepole pine crossties.

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Hoary Cressby Julie Gomez

Spring is one of my favorite times of year to visit the semi-arid desert region

that lies east of the Cascade Mountains. We were heading for Maupin, a peaceful desert com-munity of the lower Deschutes River Canyon. It was trout season, and we were eager to do some fly fish-ing. West of the Cascades, the morning was damp, the rain just ended, and the temperature a cool 42 degrees. We gathered up our rods and gear, jumped into the pickup, and drove east to find the sun and the fish! Over the Cascades we went. Mount Hood dazzled us with its fresh snowpack worn proudly against a sapphire sky. Trees were snow-covered, and slush clung to the highway in the crisp 35-de-

gree air. Over the Cascade Crest, coni-fer forest gave way to ponderosa pine, and then sage, and then juniper. The ceiling was a vast-ness of blue. Ahead the landscape flattened; desert country as far as the eyes could see. Down in the Deschutes River Canyon we found a nice slot to cast our flies. The air felt com-fortable at 62 degrees. The water was swift and cold, and reflected the most intense shade of blue I’d ever seen. Nearby, an osprey fished—always a good sign! In the grasses along the bank bloomed hoary cress (Lepidium (Cardaria) draba); a non-native, perennial herb belonging to the Mustard Family, and whose name means “heart” for the shape of its fruit. From a deep horizontal root,

a single stem rises (twelve to twenty inches tall) that grows upright or spreading. (Those I found grew straight.) The stem is slightly hairy, and branching at the top. Leaves alternate along the stem; oblong to lance-shaped they are grayish-green and sharp-

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ADHD was initially discov-ered in 1902 by Sir George Still and was believed to be

the result of serious brain dam-age. This theory has been proven wrong. Attention Deficit Hyperac-tive Disorder (ADHD) typically occurs before the age of seven and is characterized by a smaller cortex (smaller frontal lobe). The frontal lobe is the area of the brain re-sponsible for impulse, socialization, reasoning and making judgment. Current research for ADHD is focused on a reduction in the neurotransmitter dopamine, which sends messages to the cells. Re-duction in dopamine appears to interfere with children’s ability to focus and pay attention. The goal for ADHD with children is to pre-vent the reduction of dopamine and prevent this interference in ability to focus and pay attention. Pharmaceutical treatments typi-cally prescribed are Ritalin, Cylert and Dexedrine. These prescription drugs have side effects, including insomnia, loss of appetite, head-aches, stomachaches, hyperactivity, drowsiness, blood pressure and pulse changes, as well as cardiac arrhythmia. With the ADHD preva-lence being so high, it is probable that you may have been diagnosed

or have a close relative or friend who has been diagnosed with ADHD. The CDC estimates 5% of chil-dren have ADHD. As of 2011 there have been 6.4 million children diagnosed with ADHD (11% of children age 4-17 years of age). In fact, in 2007, the State of Oregon had an estimated 6.8% of children diagnosed with ADHD between the ages of 4-17, and in 2011 this number has exploded to 7.9%. ADHD has been steadily growing nationally at an alarming rate of 3% from 1997-2006. ADHD appears to be highly inheritable, as 75% of children di-agnosed with ADHD have a genetic predisposition. Furthermore, the prevalence of ADHD varies by state with Oregon at 7.9% and Kentucky as high as 18.7% in 2011 according to the CDC. Children with ADHD are more prone to have difficulties with friendships and nearly three times as many problems with their peers as children without. Interestingly, boys are almost 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. The estimated healthcare cost to treat patients with ADHD at a 5% prevalence rate in 2005 was between 36 billion and 52 billion dollars. The elevating preva-lence and rising costs of treatment for patients with ADHD is causing a significant financial burden on our healthcare system, contributing to increased medical care costs and loss of work. It is estimated that across 10 countries the productivity loss as

a result of ADHD is in excess of 143 million days. As more and more families are impacted by ADHD, families are beginning to look towards Natu-ropathic Physicians, Dietitians, and Medical Doctors for alternative methods of treatment versus the typical pharmaceutical product. The potential side effects from pharmaceutical products and the associated risks do not outweigh the benefits for many families.

With this said, one herb that has demonstrated great potential for the management of ADHD is Bacopa Monnieri, an herb grown in India that is very common in Ayurveda medicine and well known for keep-ing the body calm and focused. The active component of Bacopa Monnieri is bacosides, whose main function is to work at preserving dopamine. Dopamine is motiva-tion and the neurotransmitter that makes things appear important and meaningful. Low levels of dopa-mine cause one to become bored and lose focus. Bacosides are directly involved with stimulating the production of dopamine by reducing stress on the neurons that would deplete dopamine, although the exact mechanism is unknown. Since the goal for ADHD children is to

prevent the reduction of dopamine, it makes sense that Bacopa Monnieri would have a positive impact in this population by preserving dopamine with less neuronal stress. Ba-copa Monnieri is one natural dietary supplement that has no known side effects and great potential for the dietary management of ADHD. Several industry manufacturers have developed products containing Bacopa Monnieri to support patients with ADHD. We tend to recommend

Intelligence Tree Botanicals, Nuro-Focus with our patients. Intelligence Tree Botanicals has an organic farm in India, where they control every-thing from seed to supplement. We recommend the Tree of Intelligence products, as we are confident of the quality and content in each soft gel capsule, have seen great results, and believe strongly in their organic farming practices. NuroFocus patent blend (Nuro-Light™) US Patent 8.110.229 not only contains 20% bacosides from Bacopa Leaf Extract, but Celastrus Paniculatus Fruit Extract (9% Lino-lenic Acid), Flax Seed Extract (50% Linolenic Acid), and Rosemary Leaf Extract (6% Camosic Acid) which together appear to work well with this population. As with all natural products we inform our clients to allow 30-45 days for the full effect.

by Olga Smith Dongvillo, L.Ac., DHM, MSOM

We all know that a well-functioning immune system is essential to

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by Pamala J. Vincent“But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.” ~Matthew 13:45 (NIV)

“I f April showers bring May flowers, then June’s sun brings weeds and vines!

The Pacific Northwest is blessed to have an abundance of rain and moisture for our gardens. I’ve visited places that are sunny and gorgeous in the winter, but dead and dry in summer. Not all of Oregon can boast of this, but we don’t have arid challenges. In fact, our trials are corralling the weeds, vines, and slugs that April showers send our way. Every year I fight with a vine that I’m clueless where it came from, as it winds itself tightly around my roses. Once the vine has made some headway, it’s difficult to untangle it without wounding the new growth on my prize roses. Even if I snip it near the ground, I still have to unravel the potential de-struction. I can’t use pesticides because the roots may share the rose roots and kill it. There seems to be no way to prevent the vine’s growth except for one—remove them the mo-ment they rear their little heads out of the soil. If I pull them before they even touch my roses, the damage is limited to around the base of the rose roots and easy to eliminate. As we are stewards of our gardens, we are also stewards of young adults. I find so many similarities in the garden when it

comes to mentoring teens—and today is no different. If we are not attentive enough to notice the ‘vines’ or destructive influences in young adults’ lives, we leave them to the caustic dev-astation that may wound them. We have to be aware enough to pluck the dangers from their lives before it knits its harmful impact into their development and thinking. When our children were little, someone told me if I yelled, when they were grown they would be intense yellers and if I protected them, they would be adults that really protected others. What they meant was that whatever I modeled they would embrace exponentially. I’m not suggesting we can

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catch every weed or vine in our children’s lives. But I am saying we can limit the number of harm-ful influences by starting early in the process, when they’re young. Like roses and the teens I work with, I’m eager to help the newbies grow into all they can be. Given the opportunity, they will flourish and bring future joy to all who help to weed and protect them. The fragrance a young per-son leaves in a family, friends, and community is like none other. HEY! PAM’S NEW BOOK WILL BE OUT AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE GARDEN TOUR, JULY 19T! COME GET THE FIRST COPIES OF LES-SONS FROM THE GARDEN: DAILY INSPIRATIONS and don’t

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FAITH& RELIGIONby Sam Albrecht, Youth PastorLiving Way Fellowship

What makes a person prosperous is debat-ed on a global scale.

Thousands of prescriptions and millions of adherents believe they have found the path to prosperity. Everyone believes something can make them happy, and more often than not it is unattainable to them. What do you think would make your life full? Often when we hear the word “prosperous” we think of money, but that is not the full picture. Prosperity is that which scripture describes as contentment and satisfaction, being without lack. The fascinating thing we see is that people can live in true pros-perity with a complete absence of material wealth. I’m sure you know exactly the kind of people I am talking about. These people are the ones we see on the web or on TV, living in sub-par conditions in small living quarters, laughing

more freely and living with more peace than those of us comfortably watching them on a screen from around the world. Is poverty the pathway to pros-perity? No. Is minimalistic living the pathway to prosperity? No. The only thing that links people living with prosperity in their hearts every day is understanding of life; it is wisdom. Wisdom is taken so seriously by God that beyond being one of the most developed themes in scrip-ture, He made sure it was given its own book entirely. Wisdom is light in the cluttered room of life. Wisdom makes sense of our circumstances and guides us out of foolish repetition into content-ment and peace. The book of Proverbs is the pin-nacle of wisdom literature. Other wisdom does work as men learned from experience how to live in the world God made, but does it not stand to reason that wisdom from the creator would be even better? What is better, the mechanic who

has broken enough cars that he has come to understand them bet-ter, or the engineer and designer that made the car? Wisdom is the link of people around the world who live in prosperity. It is not money, health, or relationships. Those things are side effects of wisdom. It is under-standing life, being able to make discerning decisions, comprehend-ing the cause and effects of this world. Wisdom allows people to see where they fit. A life of wisdom is a life without wasted years.

God, His wisdom, and real prosperity If wisdom is the skill of navigat-ing within the creation of God, the wisdom of God is vastly superior. This is why Proverbs says “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10). Forget about money, jobs, college and vacation. Seek wisdom from God and let the light come on all the brighter in your life so that you would be discerning and wise. Wisdom makes prosperity yours. Perhaps Proverbs is calling your name.

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4th Tuesday• 6:30 p.m.—East Clackamas County Republican Women meet at Broetje House in Milwaukie.

group meets at Sandy Adult Community Center, Joscelyn, (503) 826-9609.• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—Sandy Sangha meditation and discussion group, 39641 Scenic, Sandy. Emilie (503) 997-3193 [email protected] or Sean (503) 915-9367.

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(503) 654-4557.• 7:00 p.m.—Oregon Trail Dem-ocrats meet in the community room of the Clackamas County Bank, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy (across from the Subway shop). Meet at 6:30 p.m. for a social time. For more informa-tion, call Susan Gates at (503) 668-9628 or visit the website at www.oregontraildemocrats.org or visit us on Facebook.• 7:30 p.m.—Eastern Star So-cial Club meets at the Masonic Lodge, 38308 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Contact Barbara Mudd, Secretary, (503) 695-3368.

WednesdaysEvery Wednesday

• 7:00 a.m.—Damascus/Bor-ing Kiwanis Club meets at Pub 212, 20400 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus. Visitors welcome. Therese Lambert, (503) 667-8073, [email protected].• 7:30 a.m.—TOPS chapter OR0546 weight loss group now meets at Clackamas County Bank’s Sunset Community Room, 38935 Proctor Blvd. Sandy. For more information, contact Su-Anne, (503) 668-0002.• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—Gar-field Skip-a-Week Quilt Club, at the Garfield Grange, 33460 S.E. Divers Rd., Estacada• 10:30 a.m. to noon—Free community playgroup in Sandy for parents with children ages birth through five. Healthy Start, Clackamas County, (503) 655-8601.• 10:30 a.m. to noon—Sandy Parent-Child Community Play-

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TOPS affordable weight loss group meets at Clackamas Coun-ty Bank’s Sunset Room, 38935 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. Sharon, (503) 668-3417.• 7:00 p.m.—Sandy Optimists Club meets at the Sandy Com-munity Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd.7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA 12 Step Study, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.• 7:30 p.m.—Words of Peace Events with music and possibil-ity of jam session following, at Sandy Peace Center, 42306 S.E. Locksmith Lane, Sandy. (503) 668-0825

1st & 3rd Thursday• 6:30 p.m.—Kiwanis Club hold regular meetings at Sandy Fam-ily Restaurant, Proctor & Scales, Sandy. Nancy Hoffman, (503) 668-5793, [email protected].

2nd Thursday• 7:00 p.m.—Firwood CPO/Wildcat Neighborhood Associa-tion meets at the Firwood Fire Sta-tion, 24545 Firwood Road, Sandy. Marge Stewart, (503) 668-8797, or Jerry Hein, (503) 826-8448.• 7:00 p.m.—Eagle Creek-Bar-ton CPO now meets at the Eagle Creek Fire Station. Any ques-tions, contact Charlene DeBruin, Chair, P.O. Box 101, Eagle Creek, OR 97022, or [email protected] or http://eaglecreek-barton.cpo.

2nd & 4th Thursday• 7:30 p.m.—Sandy Rebekah Lodge #193 meets at Odd Fel-lows Hall in Sandy. New mem-bership applications welcome. Call Lottie, (503) 668-7702

FridaysEvery Friday

• 6:50 a.m.–Gresham Early Ris-ers Kiwanis meets at M & M Res-taurant, 137 N. Main, Gresham. Mike Bowman, (503) 665-0153, [email protected].• 10:30 a.m.—Sandy MOMS Club playdate offers moms mu-tual support. Loni, (503) 668-6841 or momsclub.org.• 7:00 p.m.—Celebrate Recovery (CR) meets at Good Shepherd Church, 28986 S.E. Haley Road, Boring. (503) 663-5050• 7:00 p.m.—AA meets at St. Aloysius Church, 297 Broadway, Estacada.• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA Candle-light Meeting, Sandy Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

1st & 3rd Friday• 7:00 p.m.—Bingo at the Sandy

Compiled by Daniel CrawfordJune 1 - Officer Jason Bickle ar-rested a Sandy transient, Vernon R. Dibble, age 56, on an Oregon City warrant for Theft III after contacting him at the corner of Highway 26 and Langensand Road in Sandy. Dibble was transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he was held on $7,500 bail.June 2 – Officer Jeff Argubright was dispatched to a reported stolen vehicle which had just occurred in the 19000 block of Wellesley Avenue in Sandy. Argubright located the vehicle being driven by two juveniles. The two juveniles were arrested and taken into custody at the Clackamas County Juvenile Re-ception Center and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Unauthorized Entry into a Vehicle.June 2 – Officer Manolo Herrera responded to a citizen’s report that her vehicle had been struck by an unknown vehicle in the 16000 block of 362nd drive in Sandy. June 4 – Officer Jesse Steffanson was dispatched to a commercial

burglary in the 36600 block of Highway 26 in Sandy. A cus-tomer reported that a change machine had been broken into and damaged. Evidence was gathered and sent to the Oregon State Police crime lab. Later in the day, two suspects were iden-tified, one of which was taken into custody. Ian R. Hoover, a 20-year-old transient, was charged with Burglary I, Theft II and Criminal Mischief I. Hoover was transported to the Clacka-mas County Jail where he was held on $60,000 bail. The second suspect is still being sought.June 5 – Officer Steffanson was dispatched to an injury vehicle crash on Bluff Road and Strawbridge Parkway in Sandy. Steffanson arrived and found a Pontiac had rear-ended a Toyota pickup. The pickup driver had complained of back pain, but decided to take himself to the hospital. The Pontiac driver, Elisha R. Thayer, age 32 of Port-land, was not hurt, however, she was cited for Driving While Suspended.June 6 – Officer Luke Hodges was notified of a shoplifting in-

cident that had occurred in the 16600 block of 362nd Drive in Sandy. The suspect was identi-fied as Tracey G. Gray, age 33 and a transient, also had multiple warrants for Resisting Arrest and Theft II, both out of Clackamas County. Gray was cited into Sandy Municipal Court for Theft III and Possession of a Con-trolled Substance – Marijuana Less Than an Ounce. Gray was transported to the Clackamas County Jail where he was held on $40,000 bail.June 8 – Office Argubright ob-served a vehicle with a severely cracked windshield traveling east bound on Highway 26 near the intersection of Bluff Road in Sandy. The vehicle failed to yield when Argubright turned on the overhead lights of his patrol car. The suspect was pursued through Sandy coming to a conclusion near a residence located in the 39000 block of Wall Street. The suspects were identified as Kelly M. Wolf, age 34, and Abel J. Caba, age 29, both of Sandy. Both were ar-rested and lodged in the Clacka-mas County Jail. Caba had a

warrant for Theft I and multiple Washington County warrants for DUII, Criminal Mischief II and Reckless Endangering. Caba’s bail was set at $65,000. Wolf was lodged on an outstanding Clackamas County warrant for Theft I, plus a warrant from Santiam for Parole Violation, and a new charge of Eluding a Police Officer. Bail was set at $95,000 for Wolf.June 10 & 11 – Officer Kevin Moody responded to separate graffiti incidents. On June 10, Moody observed graffiti on the Cascadia Village neighborhood sign in Sandy. Estimated cleanup costs are about $30. On June 11, Moody responded to a graffiti complaint on the school signs near the Mt. Hood Athletic Club. Estimated cleanup costs were assessed at $25. Both incidents were photographed by Moody for record.June 11 – A citizen came to the Sandy Police Department to report the theft of her vehicle’s front license plate. The theft occurred in the 38600 block of Cascadia Village Drive in Sandy.

Grange #392, 34705 S.E. Kelso Road, Sandy.

2nd Friday• 6:45 p.m.—Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW-Sandy 4273 meeting, VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. For more information, call (503) 668-5211.• 8:00 p.m.—Men’s VFW-Sandy 4273 meeting, VFW Hall, 38452 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. For more information, call (503) 668-5211.

Saturdays1st and 3rd Saturday

• 7:00-11:00 p.m.—Country Cut-Ups Square Dance group meets at Boring Barn, Richey Road. (503) 663-4298.

2nd Saturday• 7:00-8:30 p.m.—AA Speaker Meeting, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.• 7:30 p.m.—Sandy Grange #392, 34705 S.E. Kelso Road, Sandy, meets after 6:30 p.m. potluck.

3rd Saturday• 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Ill-ness) family support group, Im-manuel Lutheran Church, 39901 Pleasant St., located behind the new police station.• 6:30-9:30 p.m.—Free Ballroom Social Dance Mixer at Sandy Community Rec Center (upstairs in Auditorium), 39348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Salsa Lesson at 7:00 p.m.

4th Saturday• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or ??—Mountain Jamboree downstairs at the Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy. Bring your instruments, dancing shoes, and lusty voice for an old-fashioned jam session. For more informa-tion, call Don and Alberta Allen at (503) 668-7557.

SundaysEvery Sunday

• 9:00-10:15 a.m.—Sunday So-lutions AA, U-Turn Room, Living Way Fellowship, 39300 Dubarko Road, Sandy.

1st & 2nd Sunday• June 1st and 8th. Peony Season at Elk Pass Nursery. Our growing fields are open, 12:00-4:00 pm. You may cut your own flowers, order divisions for fall planting, or just enjoy the beauty! The bloom is weather dependent, so call ahead to make sure the peonies are open if you plan on coming June 1st to catch the early varieties. Elk Pass Nursery, 39100 SE Lusted Road, Boring (503) 663-0419.

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Mt. Hood Hospice is offering a free, 21-hour “Introduction to Hospice” course on Monday and Tuesday evenings July 21 – August 12 at our office in Sandy. This class, presented by various staff members, covers all aspects of hospice care from Medicare eligibility requirements to an overview hospice services, with particular emphasis on the role

of the volunteer. This training is required for all hospice volunteers, but success-ful completion neither obligates you to volunteer nor guarantees your acceptance as a volunteer for Mt. Hood Hospice. For more information or to register for this training, contact Emilie at (503) 668-5545 or [email protected]

Introduction to Hospice


ON THE MOUNTAIN

HOODLAND HAPPENINGSHOODLAND HAPPENINGSIn and AroundIn and Around In and Around In and Around In and Around In and AroundIn and Around

MONDAYSEvery Monday

• 10:00 a.m.—Zumba. First day of class is July 7. Bring water, towel, and low-tread athletic shoes.• 12:30 p.m.—Congregate Lunch at ZigZag Restaurant. $5.00/sug-gested meal donation.

TUESDAYSEvery Tuesday

• 10:00 a.m.—Who doesn’t want a gorgeous hand-knit sweater or a pair of yummy socks? Now you can! Bring your project or our in-structor, Gail, will help you start a project. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about knitting.

2nd Tuesday• No board meeting this month at the Senior Center.• 10:00 a.m.—July 8: Sack Lunch at Trillium Lake. What could be nicer? A picnic at Tril-lium and later a two-mile walk on the Lake Loop, which loops around the lake with opportuni-ties to view wildlife. Boardwalks take you through alpine wetlands. Pack your lunch and beverage. Transportation $2.00. Leave cen-ter at 10:00 a.m.

3rd Tuesday• 9:30 a.m.—Foot Clinic. LPN will provide basic foot care. Includes

toenail or fingernail trimming, nail filing. $15. Clip, file, and 10- minute massage for $22. Call for appointment.

WEDNESDAYSEvery Wednesday

• 9:00 a.m.—Walk and/or chair exercise with the TOPS group before their meeting. All welcome.• 10:00 a.m.—TOPS weight loss support group will meet at the center. For more informa-tion please call Donna at (503) 668-0901.

1st Wednesday• 9:30 a.m—July 2: shopping in local Sandy Area stores. Call center to sign up. Suggested donation $2.00.

center at 7:30 a.m. Sign-up begins July 1st. Reservation due by July 17.

5th Wednesday• 9:30 a.m.—July 30: shopping in local Sandy Area Stores. Call center to sign up. Suggested dona-tion $2.00.

THURSDAYSEvery Thursday

• 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m.—Tai Chi Class will resume every Thurs-day. Individuals will learn and practice a series of simple, slow, and rhythmical movements aimed at improving balance, strength, and reducing the risk of falling. Meet at the center. • 12:30 p.m.—Lunch at Barlow Trail Restaurant. No reservations

3rd Wednesday• 9:30 a.m.—July 16: shopping in local Sandy Area Stores. Call center to sign up. Suggested dona-tion $2.00.

4th Wednesday• 7:30 a.m.— July 25: Half-day trip with Canyon River Company, the Oregon river rafting company dedicated to providing adventurous people with the thrill of a lifetime. Set out from Harpham Flats and tackle Class III and IV rapids, includ-ing Wapinitia, Box Car, and Oak Springs. The trip includes a delicious BBQ steak and chicken lunch at Maupin City Park after 3 hours and 13 miles of rafting with a profes-sional guide. Transportation and fee is $75.00. Unlimited fun!!! Leave

necessary. Suggested donation is $5.00 for each meal. Please Note! We can accommodate dietary needs prescribed by doctors’ or-ders. Please join us when you can!

2nd Thursday• 9a.m.-11a.m.—June 12: Legal Assistance (by appointment). An attorney is available for a free 30- minute appointment, offering legal assistance in areas such as estate planning, wills, consumer complaints, etc. Call Sandy Senior

Center, (503) 668-5569.

SATURDAYS2nd Saturday

• 9:00 a.m.—July 12: The Mead-ow of Lavender Festival in Colton. Walk the garden showcasing over 20 varieties of lavender. Shop for luscious lavender items in the farm store filled with treasures for home, garden, bath. Leave center at 9am, Transportations $5.

Mt. Hood Lions to raise funds for Honor Flight

The Mt Hood Lions Board of Direc-tors have given permission for our club to participate in a Bottle and Can Drive. We are asking other groups to partner with us, and dif-ferent businesses will be requested to put out donation locations for us to collect them through the month of July, 2014. Please have your organization consider helping us for the month of July. We will be accepting do-nated cans and bottles at the Lions Chuck Wagon Breakfast on July 5th and July 6th, 2014. The proceeds will go to help fund the Honor Flight, which pays for WWII Vets to fly to Washington

DC and see the walls, memorials, museums, and other honors for WW II vets. We are looking for other community groups to part-ner with us. Start saving you beverage cans and bottles to help us join in funding this great effort during the month of July. We have ordered posters to post in the community, and they willbe posted as soon as we receive them. Renee Knapp, Fund Raiser co-ordinator for the Mt Hood Lions Club (503) 622-5319 or [email protected]. Honor Flight of Oregon Flight and Southern Oregon Honor Flight

are proud members of the Honor Flight Nnetwork. Created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices we transport our heroes living in Oregon to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memori-als. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Of all of the wars in recent mem-ory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation—and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now, with over one thousand World War II veterans dy-ing each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.

Kiwanis of Sandy hosts its an-nual Fly-in, Cruise-in Sunday, July 27th, 7:00am - 12:30pm, at McKinnon Airpark in Sandy (North on TenEyck Rd. off Hwy 26). Delicious pancakes, vintage and classic cars, small planes, old and new friends. What more could you want on a summer Sunday morning?

To help kids in the community, you say? Well, you got it. All proceeds go to local and area programs benefiting children.Pancake Breakfast: for only $7.00 (Adults) amd $4.00 (Kids 10 and younger).Cruise-in: Show ‘n Shine * Open Event * Trophies * Dash Plaques Registration is only $15.00

Kiwanis Fly-in, Cruise-in July 27per car. Hosted by the Over the Hill Gang. No Dogs Allowed and No Smoking Allowed (Except in designated areas). For more information about Kiwanis, contact Kimberley Nel-son (503) 819-0511. For mor information about the car show, contact Norm Hinote (503) 637-3303.

stead of full highway closures.Construction work will not occur on holidays or Sundays.No construction work will occur from November to March of each year. During this time all existing lanes will re-open.Currently, the contractor plans on working Monday through Fridays starting as early as 7:00 a.m. The end of the work day will depend on the blasting schedule. The contractors work hours are subject to change.Project ElementsODOT will construct a project along a nearly eight-mile stretch of U.S. 26 between Kiwanis Camp Road and OR 35 to improve safety by reducing severe crossover crashes and rockfall.Paving between Silent Rock and OR 35Cutting back the slope along a 600-foot section at Map Curve to provide a 27-foot wide ditch for rocks to land away from the road.Cutting back the rock slope east of the runaway truck ramp to east of the Mirror Lake trailhead• Highway widening to install a median barrier.Construction of a retaining wall to reduce impacts to existing trails from highway widening work.Extending the westbound passing lanes for a total of about 1,400 feet.Project Schedule: Work is expect-ed to take place in the months of April—October each year in 2014, 2015, and 2016. For more infor-mation visit: www.US26MtHood-Safety.org or contact, Kimberly Dinwiddie, ODOT Community Affairs at [email protected] or (503) 539-8454

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Cust.: How about gravel?S. Giusto: Why not?C: River rock?S.G.: Why not?C: Decorative rock?G.: Why not?C: Sand, soil, compost, mulch, firewood, water features, garden statuary?G.: Why not? Connie Giusto’s passion is plants for the yard and garden. As the demand for materials grew, ven-dors for bedding plants began to approach Boring Bark and offer their products. It seemed a natural progression. “We could become a garden center,” Connie said. “Why not?” Steve said. And they did. Before long, one truck and one driver weren’t enough to handle the demand. The new truck drivers wanted coffee before and after de-livering, unloading, and sometimes landscaping. “But we couldn’t get coffee that we thought was good enough,” Erin told the Gazette. “We could roast our own,” Con-nie said one night. “Why not?” Steve said. And they did. They started importing the best coffee they could find, grinding it, and making it available to their customers, who soon wanted to buy their own from the Giustos. Importing coffee became a whole new business. They wanted to use the trade name “Cat’s Meow,” to complement “Boring Bark” (with the dog logo), but a Pennsylvania winery already had that name, so they changed it to “Cat’s Moon.” Now they import coffee from Kenya, Zibabwe, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Peru, Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil, Chiapas, Costa Rica, and Papua New Guinea. So far. Each day they offer coffee from two new countries, so if you go by every day you can drink coffee from all around the world. Or you can enjoy delicious pas-tries at very little cost while you sit in their pleasant, airy dining area and look out at the garden space displaying flowers, shrubbery, gar-den statuary, landscaped pathways, and fine-crafted masonry walls. Wander out back and find dozens of varieties of landscaping materials, from shredded cedar hog fuel for mud control on the farm or on construction sites to decorative rock and water features for ponds, waterfalls, bubbling rocks, bird baths, and concrete fountains. Looking around inside and out, you’ll find garden tools, books, fer-

tilizer, homes for mason bees, Terri-torial seeds, spices, fresh milk—and if you can’t find it, just ask, and Steve will probably say, “Why not?” When Steve Giusto sold his waste disposal business and bought that pile of bark dust, he and Con-nie never intended to get into this many businesses, but they don’t mind the long hours and hard work. “Boring is a pretty tight community, and we’re glad to be part of it,” Steve said. “In the end, it’s about people,” Connie said. “If we didn’t love all the people here—both customers and staff—we wouldn’t stay. Any-body could sell what we have here, but for us it’s the human connection that makes it worth doing.” Steve said the operation has to be good for everybody—everybody deserves an opportunity to make the best of what they can be. Con-nie pointed to a cello standing in the corner. “Anybody who wants to can play it,” she said. “And the kids, the drivers—even the custom-ers—sometimes do.” Their concern for people and their involvement in the commu-nity is not the kind that garners big awards or acclamation, but their contributions to a variety of fundraisers for non-profit organiza-tions are incalculable. They include local schools, churches, My Father’s House, a project for battered wom-en, and a supply of plant material for teen moms to start a garden, to name just a few. Just last week a lady undergoing cancer treatment came in wanting to buy a supply of flat river rocks to write inspirational messages on for her friends and relatives. “I couldn’t charge her,” Connie said. “I gave them to her with my best wishes.” Of course, their good deeds and excellent products cannot go unnoticed by garden aficionados. On June 28, the East Multnomah Garden Club included Boring Bark on its regular Garden Tour, no doubt especially interested in the year-round perennial garden the Giustos keep, with its manicured lawn and wide variety of specialty plants and flowers. And no doubt many will take advantage of the extensive variety of coffees, chocolates, teas, and pastries available at Cat’s Moon Cof-fee. You’re welcome to do the same, especially if you bring in a coupon from the Gazette: you can get a free cup of Espresso, or tea, or a pair of garden gloves. And who knows what else you might find that you can’t do without. Just ask Steve, and he’ll probably answer, “Why not?”

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racing, and a social network to assist people of all ages and abilities in achieving their fitness and competi-tive goals. We are here for you! We are a club full of members with all dif-ferent skill levels and abilities. We have lots of beginning runners and walkers training for their first 5K, but we also have the seasoned run-ners gearing up for their umpteenth half marathon, full marathon and ultra-marathon. We have room for everyone! We run the bulk of our miles on the city streets of East Multnomah County but we also use the Spring-water Trail system and that can be an uncomfortable situation when alone. Because of this fact we have developed this rule: No matter your

pace or ability, there will ALWAYS be someone to train with you. Everyone should feel safe and comfortable when training for that specific goal and your personal safety shouldn’t be a worry when you are a member of The Gresham Running Club. There are many things that we feel help to set us apart from other training groups but none more important than the core ideal that no one ever gets left behind! Our club is a fee-based club. Our membership price is $50 per year, but for your generously paid membership fee of you get certain perks just for being a member of #TeamGRC. We offer discounts, coupons, trial memberships, etc. through our amazing sponsors. More importantly, your membership dues help us to grow as an important member of the community that we

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love so much. Throughout the year the Gresh-am Running Club’s goal is to bring fun and exciting runs and events to the community for the whole fam-ily to enjoy. We can’t accomplish this goal without the support from our active members, our wonderful community and from our generous sponsors. No one ever said it was going to be easy... But it can be SAFE & FUN! For more information about our club, becoming a member, becom-ing a sponsor or info on upcoming events head on over to our website:

www.greshamrunningclub.wix.com/teamgrc . Also, head on over to www.eventbrite.com , search “Will Run for Food 5K Troutdale” and “Mt. Hood Jazz Run Gresham,” get signed up for a few of our upcoming races today and we’ll see you at the finish line!


“GOINGS ON” IN THE“GOINGS ON” IN THEPlaces To BePlaces To Be Places To Be Places To Be Places To Be Places To BePlaces To BeGRESHAM/ TROUTDALE AREA

Prime Timers to meet at Francis Xavier’s

“Come Start Some New Friend-ships.” Singles age 50 and up are invited to the Prime Timers Dining Club’s meeting Wednesday, July 2, at Francis Xavier’s Restaurant, 1933 NE 181st Ave. (1 Block North of Halsey), Portland (503) 666-1957.A social time at 6:00 p.m. will be

followed by ordering from a special dinner menu at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat. Any questions? Contact Pat at (503) 936-5861 or email [email protected]. For more details and information on other May activities, check our website at www.PrimeTimersDiningClub.com.

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Officer Kim Yamashita took the report and provided the victim with a case number. The stolen plate was entered in the law enforcement data base.June 13 – A local business in 39000 block of Proctor Blvd. in Sandy reported signs. Video is being reviewed to attempt to identify the suspect. The signs are valued at $80.00. June 14 – A woman in the 15500 block of Bluff Road in Sandy called to report a possible burglary. She and her husband awoke to find a stranger sleep-ing on their couch inside their home. They confronted the strange man and forced him out of their house. Officer Lewis Sytsma found the man a short distance away and took him into custody. Daniel E. Maurer, age 20 of Brightwood, was found to be intoxicated. Maurer told the officer that he was “so intoxi-cated” and could not remember going into the home. He added that he thought he was at a friend’s house. Maurer was cited for Minor in Possession of Alco-hol and released. The residents of the home opted not to press criminal charges against Maurer.

Festival informationSaturday, July 12th - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. -Sunday, July 13th - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Pet Policy: There are NO pets of any kind allowed in the park dur-ing the festival.Parking and Transportation: The City of Sandy will operate SAM bus service during the Sandy Mountain Festival. SAM does NOT run on Sundays. Parking is avail-able throughout the town. Watch for “No Parking” signs and parking time limits. If you are reading this from some outlandish place that does not know about the Sandy Mountain Festival, here are directions to Meinig Park (Festival Grounds): Sandy, Oregon is located at the base of Mt. Hood about 30 miles east of Portland. Head east to Mt. Hood on US HWY 26 and you will drive directly through Sandy. Meinig Memorial Park is located directly behind City Hall just past the intersection of Hwy 211 on the right-hand side of the street.

degree of separation away from our clients. There is no secretary or answering service. Your call will come straight to me. I prefer to speak with clients directly. It is very important to me. If for some reason I am not available, I will call back at my earliest convenience.” In their off time Thompson and Parker, both love to venture out for some skiing on Mt. Hood. Parker notes that he loves to take his wife and children for a day of skiing and a ‘must stop’ stop in Sandy at Joe’s Donuts! “There is no better donut than the ones at Joe’s!” enthusiastically says Parker. Thompson loves to combine her skiing experience with her other passion by painting brush strokes of still life views of Mt. Hood from different locale perspectives. Thompson and Parker’s office is located at 1400 S.W. Montgomery Street Portland, Oregon 97201. Kar-en Thompson can be reached on her cell phone at (971) 340-0963 and Steven Parker at (503) 227-4466. Call them for a free consultation.

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MONDAYS1st Monday

• 7:00-8:00 p.m.—MHCC Plan-etarium show presented for the public. Admission: $1.00. Doug McCarty, Director (503) 491-7297.

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Mondays

• 11:00 a.m.-Noon—Adapted Strength Training. This class is designed to meet the needs of adults with disabilities who require a modified workout. Exercise adapted to your condition or injury can help you move more easily become stronger and even decrease pain. This beginning chair-based exercise class will focus on exercise techniques and strength training that helps improve function. FREE strength training classes every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Monday of every month. New students must sign waivers at the time of their first class. Con-tact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989 for more information.

4th Monday• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.—Mul-tiple Sclerosis Support Group. Hosted by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989.• 7:00 p.m.—Mt. Hood Rock Club meets at Gresham United Methodist Church, 8th and Nor-man. Guests are always welcome. Please call (503) 760-1825 for more information.

TUESDAYSEvery Tuesday

• 6:15 a.m.—Sundial Toastmasters of Gresham meets at Courtyard Fountains of Gresham, 1545 S.E. 223rd Avenue. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Michael Norris at (503) 826-9051 or June Smelser at (503) 668-4060.• 7:00 a.m.—Gladstone Kiwanis meets at Hales, 7502 McLoughlin Blvd., Gladstone. Arlie Brown, (503) 260-7768, [email protected].• 10:00 a.m.—Tiny Tots storytime for children 12-24 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• 10:15 a.m.—Book Babies sto-rytime for kids aged 0-12 months with adult. Gresham Branch Li-brary, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• 12:00 Noon—Columbia River Gorge Kiwanis meets at Tonkin Honda (upstairs in back), 24999 S.E. Stark, Troutdale. Sylvia Maly, (503) 577-5136, [email protected].• 6:30 p.m.—Pajama storytime for children 6 years and younger with adult. Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd.

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Club President (503) 422-0994• 7:00 a.m.—Clackamas Kiwanis meets at Elmer’s, 16087 S.E. 82nd Dr., Clackamas. Jerry Larer, (503) 348-1130, [email protected].• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool story time for children 3-6 years with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• Noon—Gresham Rotary now meets every Wednesday at noon at M&M Restaurant, 137 N. Main St., Gresham. Guests welcome.• 12:10 p.m.—Rockwood Kiwanis meets at Abby’s Pizza, 21255 S.E. Stark St., Gresham. George Riley, (503)661-6754, [email protected].

1st Wednesday• 7:30 p.m.—VFW Post 180 holds its monthly meetings at the Veteran Memorial Hall, 150 W. Powell, Gresham ([email protected]).• 6:00 p.m.—November 6, Prime Timers Dining Club at Heidi’s Restaurant, 1230 NE Cleveland, Gresham (503) 667-4200. Singles age 50 and up are invited: “Come start some new friendships.” A social time at 6:00 p.m. is followed by ordering dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat.

2nd Wednesday• 11:30 a.m.—Mt. Hood Repub-lican Women hold their regular business meeting At Francis Xavi-er’s Restaurant, 1933 N.E. 181st Avenue, Portland. Business agenda is usually followed by a speaker, then lunch is ordered from the menu. All are welcome.

3rd Wednesday• 6:30 p.m.-Council Parks & Rec-reation Advisory Committee meets.

4th Wednesday• Does someone you care about suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia? Support is available. Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support groups, sponsored by the Al-zheimer’s Association of Oregon, meet in Gresham, at the Gresham Senior Center, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, Primrose Room, Con-tact: Emilie Cartoun, (503) 668-5545 e.cartoun@mthoodhospice.

THURSDAYSEvery Thursday

• 10:15 a.m.—Toddler storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd.• 11:15 a.m.—Preschool story time for children 3-6 years with adult. Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd.• 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—VIEWS Senior Support Group, for seniors and people with dis-abilities, hosted by YWCA East County Senior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Peter at (503) 261-6181 to register.• 11:00 a.m.—Toddler storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• 12:00 Noon—Gresham Senior duplicate bridge at Senior Center (8th & Kelly, Gresham). Cost is $1.00. Joyce Malk, (503) 667-6484.

• 12:00 Noon—Soroptimist of Gresham (focusing on domestic violence awareness and programs supporting women and girls) meets at Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division Street, Gresham.• 6:30 p.m.—Restoration Minis-tries personal healing classes and small group support. Abundant Life Church, (503) 558-0196.

FRIDAYSEvery Friday

• 7:30 a.m.—Business A.M. (showcasing different businesses). For business location, contact Gresham Area Chamber of Com-merce, (503) 665-1131.• 10:15 a.m.—Book Babies sto-rytime for kids aged 0-12 months with adult. Gresham Branch Li-brary, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool storytime for children 3-6 years with adult. Gresham Branch Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.• 7:30 p.m.—Alanon meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St. in the Cas-cade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.

SATURDAYSEvery Saturday

• 3:00 p.m.—Hora de Cuentos para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años. Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd.• 3:00 p.m.—Al-Anon meets at East County Alano Club, 1015 S.E. Roberts, Gresham. (503) 292-1333.• 7:30 p.m.—NA meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., in the Cascade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.• 12:00 Noon—Gamblers Anony-mous (G.A.) meets at Zion Unity Church, 2025 N.E. 23rd, Gresh-am. G.A. Hotline: (503) 233-5888.

3rd Saturday• 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.—Eastside Bluegrass Series presents Acoustic

• 6:00 p.m.—Gresham City Coun-cil Business Meeting held in Coun-cil Chambers, Public Safety & Schools Building. Public invited.

2nd Tuesday• 3:00p.m.—Gresham City Coun-cil Policy Development Meeting is held in City Council Conference Center. Public welcome.• 7:00 p.m.—Mt. Hood Rock Club meets at Gresham United Methodist Church, 8th & Norman. Guests are always welcome. Please call (503) 760-1825 for more info.• My Sister’s House fundraiser: Eat Dinner at Gresham Burger-ville near 242nd and Stark and the proceeds go to My Sister’s House, a transitional shelter for women and their small children. Want more information about the program? Contact us by email at [email protected], on the web mysistershouseoregon.org, search for us on Facebook or call (503) 665-1026

2nd & 4th Tuesdays• 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.—Wom-en’s Friendship Group, for seniors and people with disabilities. Come join other women who want to talk, share, and make new friends. Hosted by YWCA East County Se-nior Services, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Con-tact Dorothy at (503) 988-3840 x 29989 for more information.

3rd Tuesday• 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.—Low Vision Support Group, hosted by YWCA East County Senior Servic-es, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham – Primrose Room. Contact Donna at (503) 988-3840 x 29985 for more information.• 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.—Low Vision Support Group, Ambleside Center, 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham. Lisa Hummel (503)988-3840.• 3:00 p.m.—Gresham City Coun-cil Business Meeting held in Coun-cil Chambers, Public Safety & School Building. Public welcome.• 6:30 p.m.—Northwest Flyfish-ers meet in the Sam Cox building in Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale. We host a guest speaker on Fly Fishing or a related subject. For more information, contact Russell Hill. Speakers and Outing Chair, email [email protected].

4th Tuesday• 3:00 p.m.—Gresham City Coun-cil Roundtable held in City Hall Conference Room 3A.• 6:30 p.m.—Gresham Council Roundtable—Councilors discuss city business.

WEDNESDAYSEvery Wednesday

• 6:40 to 7:50 a.m.—Gresham Toastmasters meet at Elmer’s Res-taurant, 1590 N.E. Burnside, Gresham. Contact Wendy Patton,

Jamming (followed by show) at 660 S.E. 160th, Portland.• 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.—Eastside Bluegrass Series presents Corral Creek Connection show at 660 S.E. 160th, Portland.

SUNDAYSEvery Sunday

• 9:00 a.m.—Alcoholics Anony-mous meets at Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., in the Cascade Room of the Administration Building. Call (503) 223-8569 for details. Open to the public.

Last Sunday• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—North-western Music Jamboree presents music for listening, dancing at 600 N.E. 8th Street, Gresham. No charge, but hat is passed.

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Kiwanis awards scholarships to Corbett The Columbia River Gorge Kiwanis Club has awarded $3,500 in scholar-ships to Corbett High School gradu-ates, said Michael Orelove, member of the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee. As a service organization, Kiwanis seeks to encourage students who have been actively in service to others, and who therefore will be likely to volun-teer their time and leadership skills in the future to benefit their communities wherever they live and work through grants in aid of further education.The 2014 scholarships were awarded as follows:$1,000 awarded to Jewel Denney who plans to attend Mt. Hood Community College.$1,000 awarded to Tadeusz Dlugolecki who plans to attend the University of San Diego.$500 awarded to Marina Clark who plans to attend Oregon State Uni-versity.$500 awarded to Jamie Layton who plans to attend Biola University in La Mirada California.

$500 awarded to Kailyn Hooley who plans to attend the Pacific NW Col-lege of Arts. Scholarship candidates must attend a college, university, or trade school during the upcoming academic year, have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or better, are asked to write a 400- word essay with an emphasis on their community service and leader-ship qualities, as well as solicit two recommendation letters. The Kiwanis club raises the scholar-ship money through a Fourth of July pancake breakfast every year at the Corbett Fun Fest.New location this year –

Pancakes, eggs, and sausage will be served from 7 AM to 10 AM on July 4th at the Corbett High School Multipurpose Building. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 10 and younger. Children under five eat free. Parking will be provided free of charge until the end of the breakfast, after which parking fees will apply for the Corbett Fun Fest event festivities. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. “The money Kiwanis raises in the community goes back to the community,” Orelove said. For information on the scholar-

ship program or fundraiser breakfast, contact Michael Orelove at (503) 703-4495 or email [email protected].

PHOTO CAPTION: (from left) Pat Haffner and Sylvia Maly, from the Columbia River Gorge Kiwanis Club of Corbett, Oregon, present scholar-ships to Corbett High School gradu-ates. Standing next to Sylvia is Nicole Philpot, president of the High School Key Club. The graduates are Tadeusz Dlugolecki, Kailyn Hooley, Jamie Lay-ton, Marina Clark, and Jewel Denney.


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