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Columbia Gorge News
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Heat waves, fireworks
and forests don’t mix
By Friends of the Columbia River Gorge
■ Land
managers around the Pacific Northwest are preparing for what could be another
Friends of the Columbia Gorge urge caution this Fourth of July, noting that drought conditions could
make for a rough wildfire season.
Hood River News file photo
tough year for wildfires. With all of the six counties that make up the Columbia River Gorge
National Scenic Gorge in a state of drought — and with most of the Scenic Area categorized
as in a state of moderate, severe or extreme by the U.S. Drought Monitor — extra care is
called for as we approach the July 4 weekend.
In advance of the holiday weekend, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Executive Director
Kevin Gorman, in a blog post, urged the public to celebrate responsibly in the Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area and around the Pacific Northwest:
“As the climate changes, it is critical that all of us — Scenic Area county residents, tourists,
campers, and day-hikers alike — take extreme care and act as responsible stewards for our
public lands in the Columbia Gorge. Forests are no place for fireworks and in fact are illegal
on federal and state public lands.
“Be sure to follow all local advisories, and if campfires are allowed by local land managers,
never leave a campfire unattended. And if you do hit the trails, please follow all trail closures
and advisories, staying on official trails, packing out any trash with you, being courteous
and considerate of others on the trail and those who live in nearby Gorge communities by
observing parking restrictions.
“With our world finally opening back up, all of us are eager to enjoy the best of what the
Pacific Northwest offers. But please remember that one careless action can turn an enjoy-
able outing into a deadly situation. Please keep fire out of your holiday plans in our great
outdoors.”
Read Gorman’s full blog post at gorgefriends.org/newsroom/blog/2021-06-24/heat-
waves-fireworks-forests-dont-mix.html.
‘Never Forget
Garden’ dedicated
at Oregon
Veterans Home
THE DALLES — Nearly 40 visitors, staff and residents gath-
ered at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles on June 16
to dedicate a “Never Forget Garden” in the outer roundabout
in front of the facility.
Through an initiative started in 2018, the Society for the
Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has
spearheaded a nationwide campaign to commemorate the
100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at
Arlington Cemetery, according to a press release. They have
asked Americans to plant gardens to show our commitment
to recognize, remember and honor our veterans and their
families now and for many years to come.
The members of the National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution Celilo Chapter provided this garden
at the Oregon Veterans Home to express the need to never
forget or forsake all those who have served and sacrificed on
behalf of America in times of war or armed conflict, said a
press release.
Guests at this dedication ceremony included Donna Dial,
Pictured, left to right, are Donna Dial, NSDAR Oregon State Regent; Gladys Wesley, NSDAR Oregon Celilo Chapter Regent; Melissa
Sanders, Oregon Veterans Home program director; and Nancy Slagle, NSDAR Oregon State First Vice Regent.
Contributed photo
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Oregon State Regent and Jerry Frazier, Associate Member
of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.
Surrounded by roses and agapanthus, the marker is the
central point of the garden. The quote at the end of the
marker is from the Declaration of Independence and is tied
to America’s sacred duty to never ever forget.
The marker reads: “This garden is a living tribute to all of
America’s veterans and their families. In silence and respect,
this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have
fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we
renew our promise to fulfill America’s sacred duty to never
forget. Here we renew our mutual pledge to support them
with “our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
GLENWOOD NEWS
Ketchum Kalf Rodeo crowd enthusiastic, supportive
By Mary Pierce
■ Happy
Fourth of July,
everyone. This year’s Fourth
celebrations will be different
than in 2020. People will
be more able to gather and
celebrate with friends and
family and enjoy fireworks
displays. What a great feel-
ing that is.
If you’re reading this and
you attended the Glenwood
Ketchum Kalf Rodeo, your
enthusiasm and support
were greatly appreciated
by the Glenwood Rodeo
Association. It seemed the
grandstands were filled with
people eager to get back to
normal and enjoy a good ro-
deo show. The first bucking
horse and rider out of the
chute even got a standing
ovation as people were filled
with the exhilaration of the
occasion. At the rodeo wrap-
up meeting on Monday
night, all in attendance were
still feeling the elation of the
success of this year’s rodeo.
Thank you to all who sup-
ported the 86th rodeo. The
association members are
energized and eager to make
next year’s rodeo even better,
so remember the rodeo on
Father’s Day Weekend 2022.
At the end of the meet-
ing, several members of the
Goldendale High School and
Junior High School Rodeo
Club, including the three
Glenwood
members,
present-
ed the
association
with a large
thank you
card with
Mary Pierce
words of
gratitude for the use of the
Glenwood rodeo arena for
their high school and junior
high school rodeos in May.
To top off the great evening,
the Mt. Adams Community
4-H Club members served
delicious desserts. No dinner
was needed at our house
after the meeting.
Every time a member
of our Rodeo Association
passes, it squeezes our
hearts and we miss each and
every one of them greatly.
This year there were empty
saddles for six members.
On Saturday, Mary Anita
Addington, Doug Daniels
and Bobbie Burns were
honored, and on Sunday,
the empty saddles were for
Charlie and June Allen and
Jim Clemmer Sr.
A very touching gesture
came from Trino Murillo,
who led his mule with the
empty saddle and boots
around the arena in tribute
to his friend, Jim Clemmer.
Jim was not a horse guy, but
he fondly remembered and
reminisced about farming
‘Growing Oregon
Gardeners: Level Up Series’
offered by OSU Extension
“Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series” is a monthly Zoom
series that offers education for the experienced gardener led by
OSU horticulture experts from across the state.
G
with mules as a young man
in Tennessee and how much
he loved those mules. All six
of these Glenwood Rodeo
Association members dedi-
cated decades to this rodeo
and are greatly missed.
There was a very mov-
ing moment in the rodeo
on Saturday when Darren
Jones and his family were
called out into the arena so
Darren could be presented
with the 2020 Hank Ladiges
Buckle. Darren had already
been presented with it
earlier this year, but it is just
more meaningful when it is
awarded in that arena, with
a grandstand full of great
rodeo supporters to share
that special moment. Thank The Junior Barrels event at the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo drew loud cheers from spectators.
Jacob Bertram photo
you, Darren, for all you have
done and continue to do to
help make everything run so
of this great association and
smoothly each rodeo season. and waited for the team
2021 Hank Ladiges Buckle.
roping to be completed. We
a friend to all its members.
You are appreciated more
This award has such deep
then walked out into the are- meaning, reflecting the
Next year, when this award
than you can ever know.
I’m going to share what
na, where there were several work ethic and dedication of is presented again, I will
have a deeper understand-
made this year’s rodeo so
Rodeo Association directors the late Hank Ladiges, who
memorable for me. On
worked tirelessly for decades ing of what it means and
and members waiting by
Sunday, about halfway
to ensure the success of the
the chutes, and our Hoctor
how it feels to receive it.
through the rodeo, my
and Miller families, with our Glenwood rodeo. With my
From my heart, I want to say
husband Glenn found me
family behind me and our
three cowgirl granddaugh-
thank you to all my friends
working in the beer token
granddaughters, Jocee and
in the Glenwood Rodeo
ters, coming into the arena
booth and said I was needed from the other side.
Jentry, on either side and
Association for this wonder-
in the arena. As we walked
little Natalie in my arms, my
As Association Secretary
ful recognition.
around the corner, I found
heart just filled with such
Amy McNealy read a very
•••
our daughter Amy Pierce
a swell of emotion that the
moving tribute written by
Please send any news
and our son-in-law Josh
members of the association
dear friend Roxie Clemmer,
items for next week’s paper to
Kales waiting for us. We
chose me for this award. I
Harry Miller and Keith
gmpierce09@gmail.com.
walked to the warm-up pen
Kreps presented me with the am so proud to be a member
Participants will take their gardening knowledge to the
next level with timely topics from gardening in a changing
climate to techniques to extend your season,” said a press
release.
The free classes will be held at 3 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of the month through November; recordings will be
available to watch at any time. The series is open to the pub-
lic; OSU Extension Master Gardeners will receive continuing
education credit.
Register at extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/
growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series.
G O R G E
L O C A L
The Mid-Columbia Directory
Schedule
July 13: Fire-wise Landscaping with Amy Jo Detweiler
Aug. 10: Season Extension Techniques with Heather
Stoven and Nicole Sanchez
Sept. 14: Gardening with Native Plants for Pollinators with
Gail Langellotto
Oct. 12: Adapting Your Garden and Landscape for Climate
Change with Weston Miller
Nov. 9: Using Life Cycle Analysis to Understand the
Sustainability of Your Garden Products and Practices with
Gail Langelotto
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