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Section SAN DY OREGON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 The Sandy Post 1981 Area News People Home & Garden Features Zigzag man plans micro-hydroelectric plant M ICIIAEI. I* JONES Post Correspondent In the wake of strong opposition against hydroelectric projects in the Mt Hood area, Paul Sanders. Zigzag resident, has proposed to build a small scale project on a stream in the Lolo Pass area The hydro plant would be located in the middle of approximately 1,680 acres that lies in a valley between Crutchers Bench and Clear Creek Sanders plans to construe, his micro hydroelectric generating plant on Mimkahda Creek, a tributary of Clear Creek The system would be designed to utilize an average of 3 2 cubic feet per second to produce “ 98 8 theoretical horsepower yielding 54 5 KW per hour of 120240 alternating current" by diver ting the creek's waters According to documents obtained from the Clackamas County Planning Division, all bu, 50 feet of the plant's in tial intake line would be buried The turbine and alternator will be housed in a ten by twelve foot concrete block building The fa c ility 's generated power would be sold to Portland General Electric Humors on the project have cir culated for the last three months bu, ac cording to Gary Naylor of the Planning Division, "no file was opened until jus, recently.” Naylor said that the Planning Divi sion knew nothing of the project until a complaint was filed by a local resident who raised concerns of the turbidity and the impact on the Burbank Water Company system, which relies on the creek's water for serving its customers Naylor said the case was turned over to the Environmental Services Code Compliance Section who investigated the hydro facility and learned that the project had already been passed through the state's Water Resources Policy Review Board Howard Daggett, the state's dam safety and hydroelectric project of ficer, said that he did not know why the applicant failed to make contact with the county for a "conditional use per mit " He said that a file on the Mimkahda Creek project was opened on June 16, 1980 A license was issued on April 23 of this year for the generation of 71 theoretical horse power He said no public hearings were held because ‘‘it was a minor project Daggett said that Sanders went back to the review Ixiard and amended his project so the facility could generate Timberline adds day lodge, will offer six new ski runs T im berline’s new W’y 'East Day Lodge, w hich covers 44,000 sq u a re fe e t, w ill be open Thanksgiving, Nov 15, and will be one of a number of new features at the ski area The Blossom C hairlift is new this winter, and is over three quarters of a mile long, offering skiers six new runs and tree ski ing A new bar will open, and special entertainment events are planned for the evenings Additional night lighting will open up Slalom and W y’East runs in the evenings. Tim berline will meet the in creased demand for a Nordic ski center by expanding its sue cessful 1980 81 Nordic program More programs will be offered in cross-country touring, track ski ing, and the newest trend, downhill Telemarking, which combines the best of both the Alpine and Nordic worlds of ski ing Tim berline Lodge operates under a US. Eorest Service per nut in Mt Hood National Eorest dispersed 98 8 theoretical horsepower He said the amended license was issued on Aug 20 of this year Ixiu Eredd, a staff biologist of the En vironmental Management Section of the Department of Eish and Wildlife, said that the project "would no, have an adverse impact on fish and wildlife resources” and could, therefore, be operated year round Oregon law cur rently allows the generation of hydro power from Dec I through June 1 on small streams The Mimkahda micro hydropower Sandra Burt, a loan officer with the state's small-scale Energy Loan Pro gram, said that Sanders had applied for a loan of $78,840 for his project She said that the Director of the Department of Energy, approved the loan on May 21 under the condition that he gets all the necessary permits before any funds are project comes before the Clackamas County hearings officer for a condi tional use permit application on Oct 8 at the County's Environmental Services building at 902 Abernethy Road in Oregon City After numerous attempts to reach Sanders, who is seeking to begin construction later this fall if his permit is approved by the County, he refused to comment on the project claiming that it was "too late” in the evening New Boring School teacher feels students need good self-concept by GW EN BOGH Eor The Post A good self-concept motivates a per son to learn and do a job well, says Kevin Savage, who recently joined the Boring School staff Speaking of his students, Savage said, ‘ ‘ If they feel good about themselves they're better at their work ” Savage, honorably discharged from the m ilitary, spent eight years of his life in training and service to the arm y Enrolled in ROTC, he attended Oregon State University, and served active du ty to fulfill his obligation Recalling his days in the arm y, Savage pointed out that basic training for officers is different than for enlisted men. In "advanced cam p” more emphasis is placed on responsibility, and role playing as com pany com m ander, squadron leader and captain takes place. Demoralizing, which is a common practice in basic training, was absent in advanced camp From his experiences in the service, Savage feels he has learned a great deal about people. ‘‘I know how people function and how you can get them to want to do something," he said. Savage emphasized that one's self concept must be good or improved in order for a student to function at his or her optimum Speaking as a teacher, Savage said that individuality is important. "E very kid is neat and really special in their own way. I try to be fa ir to each ” Responsibility is another area that Savage deems important in a learning atmosphere He cites one instance when he administered responsibility in stead of punishment. Noticeable pro gress was made Tom my (a fictitious name) liked to be the center of attention He was a “ social kid," Savage said. Tom my harassed kids and disrupted class on several occasions Savage ap pointed Tom my class helper When a student was having a problem with 1‘hotu by G w rn llogh leathermaking, Savage would send that student over to Tommy He re-focussed his negative behavior, and others were helped in the meantime At Boring School Savage teaches math, physical education, crafts and social studies In the winter he will be coaching volleyball and will act as assistant wrestling coach His favorite subjects are social studies and leathercrafts Before taking his teaching job at Bor ing, Savage acted as the Community School Coordinator in Clackamas Coun ty. He scheduled evening classes for adults and after-school projects for kids. Savage was spotlighted on Channel Two's "Faces and Places" for his input to Silver Threads last year. The purpose of this organization is to have children come together with older people from nursing homes in Oregon City. It was a tim e for learning and sharing with each other The kids would meet with the elderly once a week after school Teaching is a new career for Savage, although he's visualized himself as a teacher for many years He realizes he still has a lot to learn His co-workers at Boring have helped him in areas such as organization, knowing how much homework a stu dent can handle, and course planning The most difficult problem confron ting him now is that there isn't enough time to do all he wants Welches groups plan meeting An open public meeting is scheduled for Friday night at 7 p m in the cafeteria at Welches Grade School The meeting is jointly sponsored by two groups opposing the incorporation, Con cerned Residents of Welches (CROW ) and Corridor Area Mountain People (C A M P ). CROW represents residents living within the city's boundaries and CA M P represents those outside Dennis Cox, organizer said the meeting will last approximately three hours, and that "both the opponents and the city’s supporters will have equal op portumty to speak their views." Cox said that " M r Carl Bright was personally invited but he stated to a member of CROW CAMP that he would not attend because he had no desire to be roasted again " Bright told The Post that he would not attend "because those who are plann ing the meeting did not want to listen to facts ” He said that he already has held two town hall meetings and that he was “ always available if someone wanted to come by the office and talk ” “ I ’m available all day, everyday,” said Bright, “ for those who want to listen to facts Hoodland happenings PTA topic of Welches meeting The new W y'East Tim berline Lodge is pictured below. Above is the Blossom Chairlift, which adds six new ski runs to the facility. Thursday, Sept. 24 The Clackamas County Well Baby Clinic and WTC programs will be held, beginning at 9:30 a m , at the Hoodland Women’s Club on Salmon River Road Call Patty Henniger, 622 3607, to make an appointment for immunizations or exam inations of children of ages newborn through five A senior citizens lunch, sponsored by Loaves and Fishes, w ill be held at the Welches School library beginning at 11:30 a m Transportation and further information is available by calling 622 3331 The Clackamas County Bookmobile w ill be at the Hoodland Plaza shopping center parking lot from 4 to 7 p m A class in “ Hunter Safety,” spon sored by Welches Community School, continues this evening at 7 p m in room 11 at Welches School At 7 p m the Mt. Hood Pre-School Co op will meet at the Hoodland Women's Club for its first parents meeting of the school year Welcoming new parents for the 1981-82 school year, and discus sion of the "Edge of Lace" fund raising event for Oct. 10, is included on the agenda Refreshments will be served For more information, call «22-3292 Friday. Sept 25 This evening from 7 to 10 p m. at Welches Grade School two mountain groups, “ Concerned Area Mountain People," and "Concerned Residents of Welches,“ w ill meet to discuss a future planned public meeting on the proposed “ City of Welches “ For more informa tion, call Karen Hannibal or Dennis Cox at 622 5330 Mountain Music's first fall concert will be held this evening at 8 p m This is a special "hom e" concert featuring classical guitarist Ian Mitchell M r Mitchell has given performances in Portland and is an instructor at Lewis and Clark College Tickets are $4 for non members and $3 50 for members, which includes wine and cheese Ad vance tickets are available at The Store, 622 3130, and at the Mt Hood Food and General Store in Rhododen dron on Hwv 26 Seating is lim ited Monday, Sept. 26 A senior citizens lunch, sponsored by Loaves and Fishes, will be held at Welches School library beginning at 11:30 a m Transportation and further information is available by calling 622 3331 A monthly meeting of the Hoodland Women's Club Board of Directors will be held at 8 p m in the club's building on Salmon River Road Meetings are open to all members Tuesday. Sept 2» Welches Community School Tiny- Tots group meets from 10 a m to noon Call Ixxiise Hoyt. 622 3752. for informa tion and meeting location At 7 30 p m the Oregon Health D iv i sion w ill hold an informational meeting in the Mt Hood Lions Club in Wemme to explain public hearing procedures and to a n s w e r q u e stio n s fro m customers of the Alder Creek Water Company Wednesday. Sept. 30 The Welches Community School's hike program meets at 10 a m for ca r pooling at the Hoodland Women's Club Bring a lunch and beverage Mothers with babies in packs and carriers are welcome. For more information call Lou Tipton, 622-4316 "A PTA for Welches School?” will be the subject of an informatin and possi ble organizational meeting this evening at 7 30 in the Welches School cafeteria Parents and teachers of Welches School are invited to a presentation by speakers Linda Mann, newly elected Clackamas Parent Teacher Association Council President, Vera McDonald, past state president and in charge of Parent-Adolescent Seminars, and M ary Ixni Monroe, leadership representative For more information call Dawn M o r rison at 622 3538 Thursday, Oct. I A senior citizens lunch, sponsored by Loaves and Fishes, will be held at the Welches School library beginning at 11:30 a m Transportation and further information is available by calling 622 3331, TO place an event in the Hoodland Happenings call Dawn Morrison at 622-3536 i »
