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THS Newsletter Octnovdec 2015.Pub Tualatin Historical Society Quarterly Newsletter OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBERJune 20082015 Founded in 1986, the Society’s mission is to preserve, promote and interpret the rich and colorful history of Tualatin Save the Date… Great Train Robbery of Southern Oregon Evening Program Ice Age National On October 11, 1923, brothers Ray, Tom teaches filmmaking at both Geologic Trail – Roy, and Hugh d'Autremont held up PSU and PCC, and serves as the Becoming a Reality Train #13, of the Southern Pacific Multimedia Production Specialist at Thursday, October 15 Railroad just outside of Ashland, Ore- the University of Western States. gon. Four crew members were mur- 7:00 pm Join us for this fascinating documen- dered in the process. The brothers Tualatin Public Library tary, on Wednesday, October 7 at were found four years later and sen- 1:00 pm . Monthly program of the Rick Thompson, author of tenced to life in prison. The Crime of Tualatin Historical Society. For in- Gigafloods, takes us on a the d'Autremont Brothers is a one- formation, call 503.885.1926. visual tour of the proposed hour documentary detailing this 'last National Park Service trail great American train robbery.' The which will include Tualatin. story is told through their lawyer who Ice Age Floods National Geo- fought for their parole, and a docu- logical Trail (IAFNGT) will mentary filmmaker who struggled to become a reality in 2016. make a 1973 documentary on the sub- This year has been spent fi- ject. The last brother died in 1984. nalizing the route and the Award winning filmmaker, Tom stops where eventually there Olsen who specializes in documenta- ries, shares the story. He is a graduate will be interpretive signs. Photo: Notorious brothers, (from left) of Chapman University's MFA The main route of the Trail twins Roy, Ray and younger brother, Hugh. program in Film and TV Producing. will cover the Lake Missoula floods from Missoula, Mon- tana to the Pacific Ocean and 2015 Annual Meeting Sunday, November 1 will have 1,300 linear miles Old fashioned potluck fare and good recognize some outstanding folks and 2,500 miles of spur and fellowship will highlight the 2015 an- who have made the Society one of loop trails along the way. It nual meeting at 1:00 pm Sunday, the best in Oregon. November 1 at the Heritage Center. A will have at least 350 sites Bring a dish to share and your own printed 2014-2015 annual report will spread across four states. Tu- table service, beverages will be pro- be distributed. Election of officers alatin, with its many ice age vided. For information or to volun- and filling of any board vacancies will features will be a major stop teer to help set-up, please call Gerry also be on the agenda along with com- on the lower end of the trail. Brosy at 503.692.1247 or Lindy at mittee projections of 2016 plans. Rec- The trail will be under the 503.885.1926. ognitions for outstanding service to the auspices of the National Parks Society are always a highlight, includ- Remember, there will be no first Service in partnership with ing the traditional Martinazzi-Lafky Wednesday program on November the Ice Age Floods Institute Award. Invite a friend and potential 4 at the Heritage Center. and other organizations and member to celebrate our accomplish- facilities. ~cont’d on page 2 ments, win a door prize and help OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 TUALATIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAGE 2 Ice Age National Geologic Trail Salvage Paleontology: ~ Continued from page one Fossil Rescue at Construction Sites Rick Thompson, President of the Lower Columbia Fossils are protected resources at ground-disturbing Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute has been a construction sites on public lands in the United States. part of many of the planning meetings for the trail. A matrix of federal, state, and county laws require the He will be presenting the trail as it is now and show retrieval of fossil objects that might be used for display, some of the ways it will become manifested over the research or teaching. Sheila Alfsen will speak on her next few years with signs, kiosks and printed mate- experiences in the salvage paleontology industry work- rial. His presentation will show maps, and photos of ing in the western United States. some of the areas to be featured. Join us for this interesting program on Thursday, Suggested donation of $3 per adult. Monthly pro- November 19, at 7:00 pm. Suggested donation of $3 gram co-sponsored by Ice Age Flood Institute per adult. Monthly program co-sponsored by Ice Age Columbia Chapter and the Tualatin Heritage Center. Flood Institute Columbia Chapter and the Tualatin For information, call Sylvia Thompson at Heritage Center. For information, call Sylvia Thomp- 503.257.0144. son at 503.257.0144. Proposed Route of the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail Photo above: Snowmass Water and Sanitation, and Gould Construction employees Kent Olson and Jesse Steele hold mastodon tusks uncovered at the reservoir excavation site near Snowmass, Colorado. Drawing above: Proposed Ice Age Floods ~photo courtesy of Mercury News Pathways (touring routes) and possible locations for interpretive facilities. (figure prepared by Jones & Jones ) ~ courtesy of www.iafi.org Take Adavantage of Tax Breaks! Remember your donations to Tualatin Historical Society as the year ends are fully tax deductible. After supporting THS in this way, you can also benefit by donating to the Oregon Photo above: A mastodon jaw Cultural Trust and this latter gift is an Oregon tax parts and detached skull was credit. Details available on the Oregon Cultural Trust unearthed by heavy equipment operator, Vernon Kessi while website.THS has received four grants from this source digging a sewer line for a new Corvallis apartment complex since 2006. in December 2011. ~ photo courtesy of Corvallis Gazette Times & Amanda Cowan OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 TUALATIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAGE 3 Tualatin Families Celebrate Christmas Curtis Tigard Looks Back Bring examples of your own traditions for an hour of By Loyce Martinazzi stories, music and treats that will be enjoyed in many Curtis Tigard, 106 years young, patriarch of the nearby Tualatin homes during the holidays. Learn how those Tigard community, reminisced recently about the noto- practices evolved and what they mean for persons rious night life roadhouse, the “Spinning Wheel”, whose family roots stretch around the world. Join us which he remembers well. Located at the west end of Wednesday, December 2 at 1:00 pm for this festive Hazelbrook Road on a knoll, the building was de- program. stroyed by fire of undetermined origin on the night of December 12, 1936. Read the story of the Spinning Wheel in this month's Tualatin Life newspaper. Photo above: Old Timer Curtis Tigard shares memories with son Dave Tigard and Rochelle Martinazzi. Dave and Rochelle attended Tigard High School together. Above: Scandanavian Yule traditions in Tualatin are many and varied. We will sample some of the butter-rich cookies right out of local kitchens. On Christmas morning, families of Danish descent look forward to a tasty bowl of tapioca or rice pudding. The person who gets the single almond hidden Above: The December 2 meeting will include a there will have their wish come true. Afterward, they dance presentation on Christmas traditions south of the border around the Christmas tree. which hundreds of families in Tualatin will be celebrating this month. One is the popular "Three Kings Sweet Bread" pictured above which is one of many Mexican baked goods sold at La Montana 3 Market/ Taqueria on Warm Springs St. adjacent to Rodda Paint. The store's owner Enrique Chanez will be sharing some of the unique ways Latino families remember their heritage. Left: Caroling is another popular tradition. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 TUALATIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAGE 4 Auction & Wine Tasting Event THS Honor Roll The grades are in for 2015! The following businesses have Nice weather brought a good turnout of over earned an A+ with their generous donations of cash, goods and 100 folks looking forward to the traditional services. Please give them a big thank you and give them your fine music of the Heritage Relics, tasty food, business whenever possible. Also listed are members and friends NW wines and friends to help THS continue of THS who generously donated goods, services and cash. its mission. Lots of generous bidders and donors helped with this year’s gross revenue Thanks to all of you! * denotes THS member bringing in over $9,000.00. Yvonne Addington* La’ Sen Vietnamese Grill Proceeds will be used to advance the Aman Arts-Linda Aman Lakeside Family Dentistry Society's preservation efforts, including Archer Vineyard Phillip Margolin display and storage of its collections, hosting Anonymous Donor* Marquis Tualatin all Tualatin 4th graders for “Pioneer Days” Ross & Laura Baker* Larry & Ellie McClure* and sponsor historical, cultural, civic pro- Ron Bannister Ken & Vicki Miller grams just to name a few. Diane & Art Barry* New Seasons Tualatin Big Eddy Tap House North by Northwest Books The eighth annual affair was held Friday, Cabela’s Outdoor Store Coleen Nyberg* September 11 at the Heritage Center and on Ed & Joanne Casey* Karin Olson* the patio under a big tent. Thank you to all Scott & Marty Denis Judye Palmer our generous members and businesses who Eye Impressions Norman Parker* not only donated goods and services for the CenterCal Properties Darcy Pottle silent auction but attended and made Century Farm Pro-Gro Mixes purchases. ~Rochelle Martinazzi* ~George & Evie Andrews* A special thanks goes to the many City of Tualatin Parks Dept. Quick & Clean Services volunteers who spent countless hours Clarity Wellness Massage Rallison Cellars Clark Lumber True Value Sue Raxter* to make this fundraiser a big success.
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