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Section SANDY. OREGON, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1981 The Post Area News Many area people do well at the Oregon State Fair Trade Ruplt* of Eagle Creek was one of seven 4-H members to receive a sp ecial award from the Oregon Horseman’s Association as a premier performer Ruple. who would like to be a legal secretary, is completing her sixth year in the 4-H horse project She is a junior at Sandy Union High School, and is a varsity football cheerleader. Kim Swanson of Boring received a blue ribbon in the senior showmanship competition horse dy claimed a championship with his key case Denise Shokey of Boring claimed a Receiving blue ribbons in senior class championship for her work on a tooled Western equitation were Tammy leather belt. Whistler of Eagle Creek and Liz War In photography. Philip Burks of San ren and Kim Swanson, both of Boring dy was named reserve grand champion Hattie Ten Eych of Sandy received a for his series of color prints. blue ribbon in the Simmental junior R e c e iv in g a b lu e ribbon in yearling heifer division photography in the intermediate class In leathercraftmg. Jeff Knapp of San was David Burks of Sandy. In food exhibits, Lynne Petricevic of Boring received a blue ribbon in Foods HI, umced cake Stephen Petricevic of Boring shared reserve grand champion honors in the intermediate class by preparing a lamb roast following a French recipe called ‘‘Carre d Agneau Dijonnais.” Gloria Miller of Sandy, who received the Oregon Wheat Commission Special Award at the Clackamas County Fair, received a first for her layered chocolate cake In rabbit judging. Trudy Marquis of Eagle Creek w as the reserve champion in the intermediate contest Marquis was also the second best in dividual judge in the team rabbit judg ing contest in the intermediate class. In the All Oregon Hobby Show, V er non Saunders of Eagle Creek won first m the teen age group for theme divi sion. Puppies that will one day be guide dogs for the blind, were evaluated at the state fair, with the largest class ever participating A special program was held, and at the end of the program four 4-H members and two adults received puppies to begin training Dave Burks of Sandy participated in that guide dog class Becky Clift of Bor ing received reserve grand champion honors Cliff also received a blue ribbon in in termediate obidience show manship Hal and Delores Vrooman of Boring and Arrowhead Farms of Gervais are co-owners of the Premier Breeder title for North County Cheviot Sheep for the 1981 Oregon State Fair The Vroomans won the most awards, including the Oregon State Special Award for Oregon bred-and-owned get of-sire, grand champion ram, reserve champion lamb, yearling ram, ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, pair of ewe lambs, young flock, and best pair. Trevor Storlie of Boring won a blue ribbon in yearling ewe for crossbred Storlie also won blue ribbons in ewe and produce and 4-H member's stock In the fruit and berry division of the Commercial Wine Show and Judging, Trade Itupple of Eagle (reek was the premier performer in the I II horse Big Fir Winery of Boring won a silver showmanship contest at the Oregon State Fair. More than 300 Oregon 4-11 for its dry Oregon raspberry, and a members participated. bronze for Oregon Marion blackberry. Native fights incorporation Bob Pearson, who lives in the lower valley, in the area that would be incor porated in the proposed city of Welches, said that he will do everything in his power to halt the formation of a city Pearson said, “The people who mov ed up to the mountains did not expect all the amenities, such as indoor tennis courts, hot tubs, city halls, heated swimming pools and so forth We don't need those luxuries up here "A great many people who moved up to the area did so because of the peace, the quiet, and the solitude Not for a city atmosphere " Pearson said that a lot of things could happen if the proposed city becomes a reality. “They could put in streets, sidewalks. Fire danger closes woods A spokesperson for the U S. Forest Service said that because of the high fire dangers, the Mt. Hood National Forest is still closed to wood cutting, despite the rain last week M argie Wicks, F orest S ervice employee, said that a combination of factors, such as low humidity, the lack of rainfall, strong east winds and high temperatures, make it too hazardous to run a chainsaw, due to the fact that the sparks could start a fire Wicks said that only a good rain would re-open the woods In the meantime, the following areas are closed: Zone I, BarlowBear Spr ings. east of the Clackamas County line. Zone 2, Zigzag, Clackamas, Estacada and Hood River Districts west of Highway 35. Zone 3. Bull Run, closed to public entry; Zone 4, Colum bia Gorge, has no woodcutting in its jurisdiction Wicks said that the exten sive closures this past summer have not been unusual Generally, there is a ma jor cutting season in the spring, just after the snow melts, and then later in the fall, depending on the amount of rain The Mt. Hood Forest Service main tains a 24 hour a day information number. 667 7979. so that people can find out if cutting is allowed Wicks said to see if cutting is allowed, call after 5 p m the day before wanting to cut. Boring area dominates final county fair results A number people from Boring were winners in horse competition at the Clackamas County Fair In the junior class. Sherri Tallent was the saddle seat champion She was the reserve champion in junior Western equitation Kristi Swanson was the champion in junior class hunt seat. Kelli Hensler was the junior class trail champion and reserve champion in hunt seat Also in the junior class. Jennifer Long was the reserve champion in high seat over jumps, In the intermediate class, Stacy Hill was the champion in pony driving In the senior class. Kim Swanson was the reserve champion equitation in Western Those on the state fair list, in the in termediate class, include Hill, pony cart, and for Western riders, Rhonda Anderson, also of Boring Alternates include Julie Rreashears. Amy Cardoza and Shari Mekelberg, all of Boring On the state fair list for Western riders in the senior class are Liz War ren, Kim Swanson and Susan Clift, all of Boring Tonya Cunningham of Sandy is an alternative People Home & Garden Features Incorporation debate at Welches is livelv b> M IC H A E L P. JONES Post Correspondent Only a few weeks ago the proposal to turn the Welches area into an incorporated city was unveiled, and many residents claim they haven't yet recovered from the shock. At last Friday ’s hearing on the proposed city, the strug gle between the supporters and the opposition met head on as two hundred people packed the Pow wow room at Bowman's resort Before the meeting even began, people accused Carl Bright, the originator of the idea of an incorporated city and the developer, of attempting to exclude a majority of people from involvement by allowing only registered voters in the proposed annexation boundaries, to be seated The others were asked to wait in the hall or in the lounge “until seating becomes available.” Richard Hofland, a resident of the Wildwood area whose mailing address is Welches, complained about being sent an invitation and then not being allowed to enter the meeting “ I’m not going anywhere until I get in there,’’ Hofland said “ I was invited and I'm going in. What gives them the right to exclude people from the first meeting?” Everyone was admitted when the meeting finally got underway. John Thompson, a candidate for State Senate for District 14, acted as moderater to insure that the meeting would proceed in “a somewhat orderly fashion ” Bright started the meeting off, telling the concerned au dience that he had changed the name “city“ to “village,” to change the negative connotations associated with “city.” “Who ever heard of building a high rise in a village,” Bright asked “We’re going to keep this area nice and quaint, just like it is.” Bright said that at present they do not have the ability to represent themselves in government He said that if they incorporated, and then had a complaint, they would no longer have to drive to Oregon City. Rather, they could “ drive up to the corner and talk to the city administrator “ Bright said that incorporation would not take away any •freedom that they now have “Actually," he said, “ it's a declaration of independence.” Bright said that the only freedom that would be eliminated would be "the freedom to vandalize and to burglarize, and to steal." He said that the city would look at contracting services with the Clackamas County Sheriff's department to provide the area with a five-man unit to police the area 24 hours a day, seven days a week Linda Miller, a resident who lives at Hood Course Acres, which falls within the boundaries of the city, challenged Wildlife biologist opposes mobile home development b> M IC H A E L P. JONES Post Correspondent Gene Herb, district wildlife biologist and street lights, and w e’d be assessed for the Oregon Department of Fish and in order to pay for them,” he said Wildlife, in August went on record as “ Maybe they're not saying that now, because they need our votes in order to opposing the Alderwood Moble Home Subdivision get it approved, but that’s what's going Herb’s report, titled, "Wildlife Im to happen when you have a full-charter pacts of the Proposed Alderwood service.” Mobile Home Sub-Division," states that Pearson's wife. Barbara, the eldest "the site is in an area we have granddaughter of Billy Welch, who designated as important habitat for big helped settle Welches Valley and build the area’s first resort, shares her hus game. Deer that live in the Salmon River Drainage are forced to winter in band's feelings the Mt. Hood Corridor because of deep Ms Pearson recommended that those who are “displeased with the ‘dog snow above 2500 (feet).” Gordon Cabral, a resident of the area, patch' atmosphere of Welches move to agrees with the importance Herb’s Sun River Surely they would welcome report places on maintaining the area newcomers.” Ms Pearson said, “ My birth cer as a winter range Cabral mentioned a 1980 storm that tificate reads Welches, and it is this left behind devistation on resident's en side of heaven to me. “ Flat landers usually have their vironment, including collapsed roofs, gripes about us mountain folk, and find buildings and fences When the snow stopped falling, it difficult to fit into our lifestyle They can’t change us Why do they hang Cabral said that he and his neighbors around to pollute our 'dog patch' at found evidence of both deer and elk, mountain cats and coyotes, which were mosphere’’“ The Pearsons are currently involved driven down from the higher elevations in organizing volunteers to canvas the in search of food Fortunately, Cabral said, the deep Welches area to get people to sign peti snows in this area are rare and it is a tions against incorporation. safe and vital feeding ground for birds and furbearing animals To remove it, or even alter it, will impact not only the people living in the area, he said, but future generations There are no additional feeding areas available, he said What did once exist has now been developed The Boring Neighborhood Advisory Herb, in his report, states that "the Committee will hold its next meeting food supply in the drainage is already Sept 14 at 7 p m in the Boring FireSta limited because of the lack of forage tion. producing clearcuts, and the commer A member of the county sheriff cial and residential development that department's traffic team will be pie has already eliminate good browse sent to explain their program and their growing areas formerly used by deer " ability to respond to specific traffic pro Cabral said that the commercial and blems residential development that Herb The committee had written a letter to wrote about “ is clearly evident as you the sheriff's department requesting the drive from the far eastern intersection increased traffic law enforcement. of the old Brightwood Loop Road and Also on the agenda are discussions of Highway 26, up through the town of current projects, including community Rhododendron What was once ex identification signs, blackberry and cellent feeding areas is now overtaken neighborhood cleanup projects, a pro by concrete, houses, restaurants, gas posed park, and the improvement of stations, stores, taverns, parking lots Wally Road and even schools.” The committee meetings are open to Herb maintains that the trade-off bet the public. All Boring Neighborhood ween wildlife and development has Strategy Area residents, property already been made owners and business operators are In his report, it sa y s, “ In the eligible voting members of the commit Clackamas County Comprehensive tee Plan we have stated that development Meeting set in Boring Bright's stand on police protection Miller said that the crime problem is not in the Welches area, but up at Lolo Pass Road, around Brightwood. Rhododendron, and in the summer home areas Miller also questioned Bright's motives for the city. claiming that he only wants to establish a road maintenance program so that Rippling River can get its roads paved. "The mountain people maintain their own roads,” she said “ It’s Rippling River that has the paved roads and needs to be concerned about maintaining them," Miller said "You guys are going to be looking out after your own roads, not anybody else’s.” Bright responded by saying that they are proud of their paved roads “ You would be amazed at how little maintenance a paved street takes compared to a gravel road with pot holes .” Bob Gilbert. Brightwood resident, told Bright and his supporters that they've never had any city ordinances to tell them what to do. “ We take care of our own," Gilbert said. "We're not going to stand for someone telling us to jump through this hoop or that hoop This city is just so a bunch of lame golfers can continue to shoot their holes ” Catherine Parks of Rhododendron said that she felt the claim that they would be in a position to affect state and federal decisions was overstated “People we elect into office make decisions we don't want anyways," Parks said "We feel we’ve been cheated and taken advantage of. I am not convinced, after seeing the way government operates in this country, that more is actually better ” Parks questioned Bright's motive for having free cocktails, food and country and western music at the meeting, and asked what his financial interest in the city is. Bright said, “ I have a rather hefty investment in this community, mostly in time. I expect to be here a long tim e.” When the question about the Women’s Club and the ad joining parkland was brought up, the meeting was ad journed so the stage could be cleared to make way for the county and western band Penny Wilburn, chairperson of the Mountain Communi ty Park Association, who is attempting to turn the n acre tract of vacant land into the area's newest park, felt Bright was not being up-front about his intensions concer ning the site "To end the meeting on that note is rather strange,” Wilburn said "It was a heated issue at the last city meeting, and would have been a heated issue at this one Why don't they tell us why they included that piece of county-owned property in the city limits’’” Whether or not the city is incorporated will not be known for some time. Meanwhile, both sides are organizing and enlisting support in hopes of determining the area's fate along the Mt Hood Corridor has been detrimental to big game, and that developm ent d en sities are much greater than recommended The Aider- wood proposal is only one of several large subdivisions planned for the area “Other sub divisions our department has opposed include Cedar Ridge and Tillikum Woods Once the decision is made to allow these large sub-divisions in the Corridor, it may become impossi ble to maintain a viable deer herd in the area. “ Not only are we talking about the development of a 48 acre tract of prime winter range." Cabral said, “but also about the additional encroachment that occurres when providing these urban services, such as right-of-ways, access roads, power stations, transmission lines, ect ” Herb concludes, "To allow large sub divisions into the Mt Hood Corridor, it must be understood that wildlife values will suffer greatly " Hoodland happenings Class on mushrooms to be held Tuesday Thursday, Sept. 10 The Wy'east Artisans Guild will par ticipate in an all-day field trip to art galleries at Cannon Beach today. For more information, call Bethany Dalton 622 4958 Welches School Board meets at 8 p m. in the school's conference room adja cent to the library Friday, Sept. II An annual R hod odend ron Neighborhood Group meeting will be held at 6:30 p m . at the Alpine Hut resta u ra n t in Rhododendron on Highway 26 For dinner reservations, call 622 3466. Monday, Sept. 14 Kindergarten classes begin today at Welches School. The Mt. Hood Pre-school Co-op begins classes at 9a m Welches Community School aerobic dance class will be held at 5:30 p m in the Welches School gym . The Hoodland Women’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p m in the club building on Salmon River Road. Tuesday. Sept. IS Welches Community School Tiny Tots group meets from 10a m to noon Call Louise Hoyt, 622 3752, for information and meeting location The Hoodland Chamber of Commerce w ill hold its monthly forum m e e tii« at 11.30 a m at the Rad Lion at I For reaervatione. call 622 3927. Welches Community School par ticipants can experience the delight of finding, identifying and cooking edible mushrooms beginning with a lecture tonight at 7 p m in Room 20 at Welches School. Group leader Terry Pearson has planned field trips for Sept 19 and Oct. 10. To register, call Reva Cox, 622 3397 Wednesday, Sept. 16 The Community School's hike pro gram meets at 10a m for carpooling at the Hoodland Women's Club Bring a lunch and beverage Mothers with babies in packs or carriers are welcome. For more information, call Ixxi Tipton, 622 4316 A blood pressure clinic will be held from 1 to 2 p m . at the Hoodland Senior Center at the Women’s Club The clinic is free and open to all adults The Clackamas County Library Bookmobile will be at the Mt. Hood Food and General Store in Rhododen dron from 2 to 3:30 p m and at Ted’s Brightwood Store from 4 3 0 t o 7 p m Welches Community School aerobic dance class will be held at 5:30 p m in the Welches School gym. Friday. Sept. 16 A blood drive, sponsored by the Hoodland Fire Department, will be held from 2 to 6 p m at the fire hall T ep U ce aa eveal lu Headland Hap-
