CITY HALL 320 Warner Milne Road • PO Box 3040 Oregon City, Oregon 97045 City of oregon City 503-657-0891• www.orcity.org INCORPORATED 1844 FALL 2004 MAYOR Alice Norris COMMISSION PRESIDENT trail news Tom Lemons EVENTS • CLASSES • INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS Bob Bailey Gary Hewitt Doug Neeley Fall 2004 CITY MANAGER LIBRARY • PIONEER CENTER • CARNEGIE CENTER Larry Patterson PARK SERVICES • MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY RECREATION • SWIMMING POOL CITY RECORDER CITY MATTERS Lelani Bronson-Crelly by Mayor Alice Norris POLICE CHIEF/ PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Behold the turtle - he make progress only when he sticks his neck out. Gordon Huiras James Bryant Conant CITY ENGINEER/ WHY YOU SHOULD RUN FOR CITY COMMISSION PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR What an exciting time to live in Oregon City - a city being ‘discovered,’ Nancy Kraushaar a city in transition, a city with big challenges and bigger opportunities! COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The actions we take and the decisions we make over the next few Dan Drentlaw years will determine our city’s economic and financial health. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR The November election is very important for Oregon’s 16th largest city. Scott Archer We will elect two new city commissioners to join Bob Bailey, Tom Lemons and me. Doug Neeley is term-limited and thus prohibited from FINANCE DIRECTOR running; Gary Hewitt is not seeking re-election. They will be missed! David Wimmer September 2nd is the filling deadline for candidates. CITY DEPARTMENTS Why should you run? Because you can truly make a difference. Emergency Service ...... 911 Oregon City sits at an important crossroad in its history and you can City Hall ...... 503-657-0891 play a vital role in shaping your town. The salary is limited (none!), but Building ...... 503-657-0891 Carnegie Center ...... 503-557-9199 the benefits are many: successful projects, engaged and supportive Citizen Involvement ...... 503-496-1555 citizens, and a goal-oriented professional staff. Code Enforcement ...... 503-496-1571 You are a qualified candidate if you have lived in Oregon City long Community Services ...... 503-496-1546 enough to appreciate its unique natural setting, historical roots, and Fire Business ...... 503-742-2670 Library ...... 503-657-8269 changing demographics. Do you care deeply about this community Municipal Court ...... 503-657-8154 and its future? Would you enjoy working with other creative, conscien- Parks Cemetery ...... 503-657-8299 tious, and competent citizens to make our city a better place to live and Pioneer Center ...... 503-657-8287 work? Are you an independent thinker, but understand the importance Planning ...... 503-657-0891 of collaboration and cooperation in credible decision-making? Do you Police Business ...... 503-657-4964 believe that Oregon City’s success is tied to good relationships with Public Affairs ...... 503-657-0891 her regional partners? Do you know what kind of community you want Public Works Oregon City to be? Operations ...... 503-657-8241 Engineering ...... 503-657-0891 Your biggest challenge will be the long-range financial health of the city. Recreation ...... 503-496-1565 Fortunately, our 24-member Blue Ribbon Task Force has just spent 4 Swimming Pool ...... 503-657-8273 months intensively studying all possible options. Their recommenda- Water Billing ...... 503-657-8151 tions (available for review at city hall) provide a broad-based plan to Other Governments provide financial stability, build community, and improve essential city Animal Control ...... 503-655-8628 (continued next page) School District ...... 503-656-4283 2 TRAIL NEWS FALL 2004

City Matters continued.... NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF CITY RECORDER WEB PACKET IS AVAILABLE services. The City Commission will adopt a final recom- You can now access the City Commission’s regular meeting mendation in early November. packet via the City’s web site at www.orcity.org. This new service allows people to read not only what items are on the City To help citizens understand the seriousness of Oregon Commission’s agenda, but also the reports and their accompa- City’s needs, you will have to communicate the critical nying attachments. Reports and their attachments are shortage of police officers and the crowded conditions in hyperlinked to each agenda allowing the reader to click onto and our police department and city hall. You will get to help read them. These documents require you to download an Adobe solve these pressing issues, plus the exciting re-develop- Acrobat reader to read them. There is a link to down load this ment of our downtown and waterfront. program for free on the City ‘s web site. The first web packet was launched on March 3, 2004. The instructions to access the web packet are quite simple: (1) Browse to www.orcity.org and click Public service isn’t always easy, but it is always interest- onto City Commission agendas, which is located under the blue ing, challenging, absorbing, surprisingly fun, and ultimately banner called Boards/Committees. (2) The meetings of 2004 pop rewarding! Consider the possibilities! up in a table format; so select a meeting by clicking onto “agenda” for the specific date you wish. (3) To read a specific E-mail me at: [email protected] for more information! report on the agenda, merely click onto the blue highlighted and underlined (hyperlinked) commission report to access it. (4) To obtain any attachments to a report, such as accompanying ordinances or resolutions, merely scroll down to the bottom of the report page and click onto the exhibits that have blue high- THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS are volunteers who do lighted and underlined links. Bear in mind that if exhibits were not keep regular office hours. They may be reached via voice mail not provided electronically, they will not be available as a at 503-657-0891. The city Commission meets on the first and third hyperlink in the web packet. To obtain a hard copy of the exhibit, Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the commission chambers contact the City Recorder at 503-496-1505. at City Hall. Any citizen is welcome to address the commission on any subject at the beginning of each meeting. ELECTION TIME – TWO OPEN COMMISSION SEATS Willamette Falls Cable broadcasts meeting live on Channel at There are two open positions for City Commission seats in the 7:00pm and rebroadcasts them throughout the month. For a sched- upcoming General Election on November 2, 2004. The filing ule, call 503-650-0275 or log onto www.wftvaccess.com. deadline is not later than 5:00 p.m. on September 2, 2004. To qualify to run for office, you must be a registered voter and have resided in Oregon City during the twelve months immediately SCOTT ARCHER TAKES OVER OREGON CITY’S preceding the election. The term of office for each seat is 4 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT years. If you are interested in filing as a candidate for one of these two available seats, contact the City Recorder at 503-496- 1505. Welcome Scott Archer, Oregon City’s new Community Services director. Archer, who is from this area, will starts working August 30 and will replace Dee Craig, who retired at the end of June. THE RULES FOR POSTING POLITICAL SIGNS

Archer leaves Medford, a much larger city that’s on sound There are less than 100 days until the next general election. As financial footing, for a town facing serious budget problems. the political season approaches, here are some helpful remind- “Scott possesses a blend of talent we were looking for. He brings ers about posting political signs: a level of professionalism and demeanor to the organization,” • Applications and fees are not required to post a sign on said City Manager Larry Patterson, who selected Archer over five your own private property other finalists. Archer, 37, will be leaving leave Medford Parks and Recreation • Signs on public property or placed in the public right-of- where he held the job of director for 16 months. In Medford, way are subject to removal and possible fine. Archer was managing 15 park development projects and oversaw • The maximum sign area is 4 square feet. the master plan for the $17 million Medford Sports Park, a 132- acre project intended to take the pressure off heavily used • Applications are available through the Planning Depart- neighborhood parks. ment if signs are larger than 4 square feet. Archer served nearly four years as parks director in Ellensburg, • The City recommends receiving written consent of a Wash. Before that, he worked five years for the North Clackamas property owner before placing a sign on their private property. Parks and Recreation District and three years with the Oregon • Signs may be erected no sooner than August 4 and City School District. must be removed no later than the fifth day following the election. For more information call the Oregon City Planning Department at (503) 657-0891. FALL 2004 TRAIL NEWS 3 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NEWS FROM YOUR REMINDER FROM YOUR CODE CITY ENGINEER ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT 2004 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE The Code Enforcement Department would like to Oregon City Public Works wants you to know about the remind you to assess your property regularly. construction projects that will be underway this summer. The Low limbs and other vegetation may extend into projects listed below are being funded through the water, sewer, the right-of-way, street or sidewalk, creating and stormwater utility fees you pay; urban renewal taxes; and the pedestrian and vehicular hazards. City Code requires property system development charges (SDCs) new development pays for owners to remove dead branches and dangerous limbs from infrastructure expansion. State law requires that utility fees and street trees along side and in front of their property. Trees are SDCs be used to improve or maintain the utility for which they are to be trimmed to maintain a minimum seven-foot clearance collected. If you have questions, please call the contact listed for above all sidewalks and ten-foot clearance above the street. the project. Thank you for tending to these street trees to keep sidewalks and streets safe and passable for all. Thank you for your patience during construction inconveniences. Please respect the flaggers whose job is to maintain safety for For additional information, please contact Nancy Busch, Code everybody in a construction zone. Enforcement Coordinator at 503-496-1571.

PROJECT CONTACT Nancy Kraushaar, City Engineer/ 7st. Corridor Improvements Public Works Director High Street to Van Buren 503-496-1545([email protected]) or John Burrell, Associate Engineer 503-496-1556([email protected])

LaRae Street Improvements and John Burrell, Associate Engineer, 503/496-1556; Sidewalks [email protected]

Waterline Replacement - under McLoughlin Boulevard Sharon Zimmerman, Senior Engineer, 503/496-1570; near I-205 [email protected] Highway 213/Beavercreek Intersection Capacity Sharon Zimmerman, see contact information Improvements above.

Phase 2, Molalla Avenue Improvements – Willamette to Sharon Zimmerman, see contact information Pearl and Barclay Hills Drive to Holmes/Hilda including above. intersection reconstruction.

Division Street Pavement Reconstruction – Morton to John Lewis, Operations Manager, 503/657-8241; Taylor [email protected]

Clackamette Cove Bike/Ped Trail and Main Street Larry Potter, Parks Operations Manager, 503/496-1460; Extension Bike Lanes [email protected] REGISTER TO VOTE! If you are not yet registered to vote for the November election, it’s not PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEB! too late. The deadline to register is October 12th. Registering is easy and forms can be found in multiple places including banks, post Our interactive mapping site, OCWebMaps, has been a great offices, public libraries, the DMV, and the Internet (http://www.sos. success — every month it ranks in the top 10 of our most- state.or.us/elections/other.info/vr.htm). Forms are available at City frequently-visited webpages. On the site we provide base Hall, Carnegie Center and the Library. There is a registration card in mapping layers, aerial photos, planning overlays, utility loca- the back of the government section of your Quest phone book. If you tions, assessor information, and now, permits! There are two require an absentee ballot, send a note to the Clackamas County ways you can access the permit information. You can go to Election Office that includes your home address, the address to OCWebMaps (http://maps.orcity.org) directly and type in an which you wish to have the form sent, and your signature. Be sure to address or taxlot number, which will return permit status and also include whether the need for an absentee ballot is for the other information. Or if you know the permit number you may upcoming election only, or for future elections as well. Ballots can be search for it directly from the building page (http:// mailed, or delivered in person to Clackamas County Elections office www.orcity.org/community-develop/building/permit_search.htm) at 825 Portland Ave in Gladstone or at the DMV. 4 TRAIL NEWS FALL 2004 ARE YOU IN A FLOOD ZONE? BE FLOOD READY! A 100-year floodplain is an area that has a one-percent chance of flooding in any given year. These areas in Oregon City have been PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) PROPERTY FROM FLOOD for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). HAZARDS However, additional areas were also flooded by the February 1996 A HISTORY OF FLOODING IN flood which is classified as the highest flood area of record. To- gether, the FEMA-mapped and February 1996 flood areas comprise OREGON CITY the City’s flood management overlay district, which is subject to In February and November of 1996, development. The Oregon City flood management overlay district is Oregon City and its surrounding area, was hit with wide-spread, illustrated on the back of this pamphlet. These areas are known as localized flooding. The flooding occurred due to the combined fac- Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). For more exact information to tors of rain, snowmelt, frozen ground and high tides. Low lying ar- find out if you are in a flood zone, call the Oregon City Community eas along the Willamette River, Clackamas River and Abernethy Development Building Division at 503-657-0891. Office hours are Creek flooded. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

1996 was not the first time Oregon City sustained flooding. History FLOOD INSURANCE RATE APPLICATIONS shows that the main streets of Oregon City were flooded as early as 1861, when the Willamette River overtopped and inundated the streets In order to establish actuarial insurance rates for flood insurance, with four feet of water. the Federal Insurance Administration has developed a process that takes data from engineering studies. Three factors used in this pro- Since 1861, severe riverine flooding on the Willamette occurred in cess are the reach determination, a flood hazard factor and flood 1890, 1924, 1943, 1948, 1956, 1964 and 1996. Major floods on the insurance zones. Clackamas were recorded in 1923, 1931, 1960, 1964 and 1996. The reach determination is defined as lengths of watercourses hav- TYPES OF FLOODING ing relatively the same flood hazard, based on the average weighted difference in water-surface elevations between the 10- and 100-year River channels, ditches and other water courses can only carry so floods. Within Oregon City it was determined that the Willamette much water. When precipitation brings more water (or when a block- River has two reaches which meet the criteria. age occurs in the water course), the surrounding land is flooded. In the Pacific Northwest, flooding is most common from October through The Flood Hazard Factor is a device the Federal Insurance Adminis- April. Oregon City is subject to two types of flooding: riverine and tration uses to correlate flood information with insurance rate tables. local drainage. After the determination of reaches and their respective Flood Haz- Riverine flooding occurs along our three major streams: the ard Factors, the entire incorporated area of the City of Oregon City Willamette River, the Clackamas River and Abernethy Creek. River- was divided into zones, each having a specific flood potential or ine flooding is a threat to life and safety and can endanger people hazard. Following are the flood insurance zone designations: either when a flash flood hits an area with no warning or flood waters Zones A9 and A21: Special Flood Hazard Areas inundated slowly rise and people ignore basic safety precautions. by the 100-year flood, determined by detailed methods. Zone B: Areas between the Special Flood Hazard Areas Local drainage flooding occurs along smaller creeks and drainage and the limits of the 500-year flood. ways throughout the City. Local drainage flooding is more likely to Zone C: Areas of minimal flooding. create smaller scale inundations of roads or properties. There are three general types of problems: FLOOD INSURANCE High water tables after local storms sometimes mean wet crawlspaces, yards and basements. This is especially true The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), in the south parts of the City. which makes flood insurance available to everyone. The City makes In some areas, the lay of the land means surface water continual efforts to reduce flood damage potential, which reduces doesn’t drain quickly to a receiving stream or storm sewer. insurance rates. For many people, their home and its contents rep- Storm sewers and culverts may be too small to convey resent their greatest investment. If you are located within a SFHA, heavier flows. you are urged you to buy flood insurance to protect yourself from Life and safety threats from flooding include impassibility of roads flood losses. Your homeowner’s insurance policy will not cover losses and bridges, electrocution, contaminated water and damage to due to flooding. emergency services and public health facilities. More people are Following the February 1996 flood, 300 Oregon City households killed in their vehicles by floods than in any other location because applied for FEMA disaster assistance. Of those 206 received a total the driver ignores warning signs or barriers and tries to travel a road of $1,336,500 in assistance. or cross a bridge. In contrast to the FEMA figures, there were only 12 flood insurance claim policies. Two of these claims were for residential properties located outside the mapped floodplain, but apparently are subject to local drainage problems. These 12 insured properties received $969,000. FALL 2004 TRAIL NEWS 5

These figures show that the few who were insured received much 9. Sturdy shoes and warm outer wear for you family higher payments than those who received disaster assistance. 10. Blankets Monitor local weather forecasts. Don’t wait for the next flood to buy insurance protection. There is a 30-day waiting period before National Flood Insurance Program Cov- Floodwaters can rise rapidly. Be prepared to evacuate before the erage takes effect. Contact your insurance agent for more informa- water level reaches your property. tion about flood insurance, rates and coverage. You do not have to If evacuation is required and you can safely do so, turn off live in the floodplain to qualify for flood insurance. Property owners all utilities at the main power switch and close the main can insure their buildings and contents, and renters can insure their gas valve. possessions. Move to higher ground if you can do so safely—DO NOT attempt to walk through moving water. THE THREAT TO PROPERTY Do not drive in flooded areas. When flooding occurs, there is not only the threat to life and safety, Do not remove manhole covers or drain gates. but also property. Within the 100-year floodplain in Oregon City there If you are caught at home by rising water, move to the sec- are 112 buildings within the areas mapped that are subject to over ond floor or the roof. Take your disaster supplies kit with bank flooding. you. Wait for help—don’t try to swim to safety. Beware of downed power lines. Most of these buildings are located in the lowest part of the City, If you come in contact with floodwaters, wash hands with where the three streams converge. Smaller floods have been caused soap and clean water. by obstructions and blocked culverts on Abernethy Creek. However, Stay out of disaster areas unless authorities give you per- larger floods are actually caused by backwater when the Willamette mission to enter. and Clackamas Rivers flood. The flood prone area includes these critical facilities: PROTECTING PROPERTY The Tri-City wastewater treatment plant which serves Or- egon City, West Linn and Gladstone. Proactive steps taken before a flood can help protect your property The South Fork Water Board intake for the water treatment during a flood. plant that serves Oregon City and West Linn. Purchase sandbags before the rainy season begins and sandbag The Metro South solid waste transfer station. around your structures when flooding is imminent. Sandbags are An electrical power substation. available inexpensively at retail sites across the county, including Home Depot and Fred Meyer, and other local home improvement FLOOD WARNING stores. Keep materials such as plywood, plastic sheeting and lum- When high intensity storms move through the Willamette Valley, ber on hand. To be effective, sandbags must be properly stacked. the Portland River Forecast Center and the National Weather Ser- Check with local home improvement stores for sandbag demonstra- vice of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are tions. responsible for river stage forecasting on both the Willamette and There are other steps that can be taken to protect your property Clackamas rivers. Forecasts and flood warnings prepared by the from flood damage. Consider elevating your house above the flood center are disseminated through Clackamas County Emergency hazard or diverting possible floodwaters around your structures. Services, radio, television and website updates. Forecasts are pre- pared from the US Geological survey gage on the Clackamas River Property owners are responsible for maintenance activities for their near Clackamas and from the US Army Corps of Engineers gages own property, but if you think the maintenance requirement is within above and below the Willamette Falls. the city-wide drainage system, call the Oregon City Public Works Stormwater Management Division at 503-657-8241. We’ll send a SURVIVING A FLOOD crew to evaluate the problem. Preparing for a flood before it occurs can prevent loss of property, possessions and, in the worst situation, lives. Follow these tips to prepare for a storm before it becomes an emergency. Know the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground. Put insurance policies and lists of personal property in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box. Prepare a family disaster supply kit. The kit should contain items such as: 1. Flashlight 2. Portable, battery-operated radio 3. Extra batteries 4. First aid kit and manual 5. Emergency food and water 6. Non-electric can opener 7. Essential medications 8. Cash and credit cards 6 TRAIL NEWS FALL 2004 (Be Flood Ready continued) protect our creeks and rivers by keeping urban storm water runoff clean and natural. Stormwater management includes educating the FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS public about urban runoff pollution, encouraging storm water-friendly All construction or fill within a floodplain (except normal farming ac- daily routines and organizing public involvement in community and tivities) require a grading or fill permit and a floodplain management clean-up events. Many products, such as fertilizers, pesticides and permit. If you plan on building or grading within the floodplain or antifreeze are apparent toxins, but some of the products we use drainage swale, please contact the Oregon City Community Devel- every day are unsuspected toxins, such as paint and motor oil. opment Department at 503-657-0891. Rinsing toxic substances into storm drains pollutes our creeks and If you know of any non-permitted floodplain construction or fill, please streams because storm drains are direct paths to our waterways. contact the Oregon City Public Works Code Enforcement Division Never dispose of chemicals or other toxic waste by dumping into at 503-657-0891. All new structures constructed within a flood haz- storm drains or sinks. Take your unused toxic chemicals to the ard area are required to be constructed such that the lowest floor of South Metro Substation for disposal. The station is located at 2001 the structure is at least one foot above the flood hazard. Substan- Washington Street, here in Oregon City. They are open from 9:00 tially damaged or improved structures have the same elevation re- a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday for household hazardous quirements as new construction. A substantially improved/damaged material disposal. For more information, call Metro’s information structure is where the cost of the improvement/damage is equal to hotline at 503-234-3000. or greater than 50 percent of the fair value of the structure, before the improvements are made or the damage occurred. FACTS ABOUT STORM WATER POLLUTION

DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE One teaspoon of diazinon, a commonly used pesticide, makes 2.5 million gallons of water toxic to some aquatic In 1990, Oregon City formed its Stormwater Utility in order to fund life. new programs for stormwater management throughout the city, in- One quart of oil will contaminate 250,000 gallons of water. cluding preventive maintenance, drainage repair and construction The oil from one motor oil change can create an 8 acre oil projects. With these programs, all if the city’s storm drain systems slick. are systematically cleaned on a periodic basis before serious prob- Pollutants that enter storm drains end up in the Clackamas lems occur. The creation of the Stormwater Utility also allows for and Willamette Rivers. Remember ~ the Clackamas River more repair and construction projects that directly target local flood- is our drinking water source. ing problems. Typical sources of problems that may require clean- Fertilizers encourage the growth of algae which can reduce ing or new construction include blockage by tree roots, overgrown the amount of oxygen in the water and lead to fish kills. drainage ways, undersized or deteriorated pipes, physical damage Water quality benefits: from other construction, or landscape conditions altering over time. Clean water in our rivers is used for drinking, wildlife and Drainage problems are most frequently caused by debris NOT pass- recreation. ing through drain inlets and blocking the flow of water. Keeping gut- A healthy riparian corridor enhances water quality by filter- ters and drain inlets clear of leaves and debris is one of the best ing sediments and toxic metals, absorbing excess nutri- things homeowners can do to prevent localized flooding. If your in- ents, and shading the creek to keep temperatures down. lets are clear, but water is still not draining properly, call the Oregon Stream corridors are ribbons of green that provide a healthy City Public Works Stormwater Management Division at 503-657- habitat for wildlife and an attractive space in the neighbor- 8241. We’ll send out a field crew to evaluate the problem. hood. Storm drainage facilities that are free of sediment and trash Do not dump or throw anything into drainage ditches, streams or require less maintenance. storm drains. Dumping into our ditches or streams is a violation of Oregon state law and Oregon City code. Even grass clippings and NATURAL AND BENEFICIAL FUNCTIONS OF FLOODING branches can accumulate and plug channels. Every piece of trash contributes to flooding. If you see dumping or debris in our drainage Natural and beneficial floodplain functions include both the natural ditches or streams, call Oregon City Public Works Code Enforce- infiltration capacities of floodplains, as well as minimizing the ment Division at 503-657-0891. pollutants that can enter waters from floodplain development activities. Drainage easements allow Stormwater Utility field crews to main- tain public drainage systems that are on private property. Property Flooding is a natural process that helps restore a river’s health, owners that have creeks, ditches, or pipes that carry runoff across clean its sediments, create critical aquatic and streamside habitat, their parcel can grant a maintenance easement to the city for this exchange nutrients between the river and floodplain and renew its portion of their property. If you have an easement on your property, fisheries. Floods can clean out accumulations of large wood. They do not build over the easement. Without an easement, the property can also bring leaves, needles, wood and dissolved nutrients into owner is responsible for maintaining the ditch, pipe or channel. If the river giving aquatic communities access to new habitats and you would like more information on easements, call the City Engi- increase food supplies. neer at 503-657-0891. Floodplains in their natural and relatively undisturbed state provide OREGON CITY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT numerous beneficial natural resource functions and values, includ- ing: moderation of floods, flood storage, water quality maintenance Oregon City, like other cities within the Metro area, works hard to and groundwater recharge; habitat value for plants and animals; and FALL 2004 TRAIL NEWS 7 scientific, historic, agricultural, recreational and aesthetic values. CLACKAMAS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION YOU CAN HELP REDUCE POLLUTION INOREGON CITY’S DISTRICT FOR LOCAL STREAMS LOCAL WATERWAYS Properly dispose or recycle trash and yard debris. Residents within the Greater Oregon City Watershed Properly dispose of pesticides, oils, paints and other toxic Region have joined with the Clackamas County Soil and Water material. Conservation District to create a new Watershed Council. This Dispose of litter and animal waste in the trash can. council is a non-regulatory, volunteer, citizen based groups that Sweep sidewalks and other paved surfaces—put debris in will work with the local community to conserve, restore and refuse can. enhance local waters and their unique resources. Participate in storm drain stenciling. The stenciled mes- sage tells people not to dump anything down the drain in- Many residents of the area are still un-aware of the unique let. Storm drain stenciling is a great way for concerned natural resources this area still harbors. Despite over 150 years citizens to help reduce storm water pollution and protect of development and human use there are still returning popula- our waterways. To get your stenciling kit, call Oregon City tions of native wild steelhead trout and salmon. Our logging, Public Works at 503-657-8241. farming and developments have changed the local environment Oregon City Public Works and Community Development De- and altered many of the natural processes. However, Coho partments. salmon and native steelhead are still in Abernethy and Holcomb Creeks. The Beaver-Parrot Creek system has historically harbored native Chinook salmon (40 years ago). Residents of Caufield creek tell stories of 16 inch cutthroats migrating under Highway 213. Recruiting council members to join the Council has not been easy. In May, the District was fortunate enough to have about a dozen residents commit to sit on a Steering Committee. This Committee was made up of private landowners that met for over 10 Mondays to hammer out a mission statement, a set of by- laws and guiding policies. These draft by-laws can be viewed on the District website www.cc-swcd.org Two more public meetings in July resulted in recruiting additional conservation leaders. The District is considering appointing interested citizens to each of the proposed 15 voting positions on the council. This group can then continue to build recognition in the community and set schedules for official elections. The HALLOWEEN EVENTS current plan identifies 10 separate geographical regions to have TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN citizen representation. There will also be 5 at-large positions not STREET specifically tied to a geographic area, but also having official Trick or Treat with Oregon City merchants voting status on the council. The group has the makings of a on Main Street in Historic Downtown Oregon strong technical advisory committee that includes Civil Engineers City, Friday October 29th from 4:30-7:00 PM and Fish Biologists. and visit the Willamette Fall TV “Fun House” The seed has been planted and new organization is growing to SWAMP SWIM AT OREGON CITY SWIMMING support the unique natural resources that the greater Oregon City area has to offer. POOL ~ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 It is not too late to become involved. A strong council will have 7:30 - 10:00 pm , $2.25 admission. FREE! if in costume. many citizens to run programs, chair committees and support council activities. For information contact Jeffrey Kee, Conserva- SPIRITS OF OREGON CITY ~ October 29 & 30 tion Specialist, [email protected] 503-656-3499 Visit with the “Spirits” of historic Oregon City as you travel by motorcoach to different historic sites. After visiting the STORMWATER DIVISION NEWS spirits in a pioneer cemetery, return to the Carnegie Center for refreshments. Hours: 6 - 10 pm. Reservations required As autumn approaches and leaves start to fall, please keep in (call 503-650-1851 for more information) $7 per person mind that raked leaves need to be placed in your yard debris container for recycling. Please do not dispose of your leaves in HALLOWEEN TEA! ~ OCTOBER 28, 7 - 9PM the streets. Public Works does not clean up leaves that are Celebrate the Halloween Season the proper way - in full disposed of in the street. Leaves disposed in the street can costume, sipping tea. This is a fun, Halloween themed tea, create local flooding by clogging catch basins as well as blocking complete with sweet tea treats, tea, some entertainment rainwater flowing along the curb. Help keep the storm drain and of course, you (appropriately dress of course!) Reserva- system clear so that it operates properly when the rains come. tions are required. $20 per person (503-557-9199) Thanks for your cooperation. 8 TRAIL NEWS www.orcity.org FALL 2004

BARBEQUE SAFETY TIPS SECOND ANNUAL FIRST CITY ARTS FAIRE COMMUNITY Because gas and charcoal grills cause an average of 1,500 EVENT structure fires and 4,800 outdoor fires in or on properties accord- ing to National Fire Protection Agency, extra precaution will The Oregon City Arts Commission was pleased to welcome back make your summer barbeque season a safe one. the popular event that brought out an estimated 9000 people over its two-day run, more than doubling the attendance from last · When using barbeque grills on decks or patios, keep year’s successful inaugural affair. them well away from siding, deck railings and from under eaves or overhanging branches. There was an abundance of ART to please every eye! Savory FOOD to tempt every palate! And more than enough ENTERTAIN- · Make sure that you have the appropriate size barbeque. MENT to keep everyone happy and amused! Even the kids had an A barbeque that is too large for your deck could cause a opportunity to be artists for the day at the Art Comes Naturally to fire, because there is not adequate space. Oregon City art station! The second annual First City Arts Faire · Always supervise a barbeque grill when in use and do had promised Something for Everyone and it delivered! not leave unattended. Over 50 juried artists displayed and sold their wares ranging from · Locate barbeque grills away from foot traffic, fine oils, watercolors, blockprints and pastels to whimsical garden play areas and on a safe flat surface. art, colorful textiles, imaginative ceramics and sparkling jewelry, to list but a few. Rick True’s ingenious free form sculptures were a · Use only charcoal starter fluids with charcoal grills delight and wonderment to young and old alike. designed for barbeque grills and do not add fluid after coals have been lit. Light the coals carefully avoiding the The Art Faire opened with a rededication ceremony and 30 year flames to flare-up. Reseal and store the can out of reach anniversary of the Tateshina/Oregon City Sister City Peace of children and away from heat source. Garden. Fifteen delegates from Japan were present to join in on the festivities. Mayor Norris gave an opening welcome for the · With gas grills, be sure that the hose connection is tight ceremony. All delegates were given a complimentary Arts Faire and check hoses carefully for leaks. t-shirt to remember the occasion. · When disposing of used charcoal briquettes, make sure Those that gathered to enjoy the pleasant stroll through the art they are cool before discarding. Discard into a non- booths on the grounds of the Carnegie and Pioneer Centers flammable container such as a metal bucket. Water were treated to music and entertainment throughout each day by should be added to cool the ashes, remembering to stay returning favorites Ron Saltmarsh, thiswaythat and the Willamette back from potential hot steam. Do not leave hot ashes Falls Symphony. Welcome additions to the cheerful atmosphere unattended. House fires have been caused by hot ashes were the Swing Street Glenn Tadina Big Band, River Winds and which later ignited when left on a deck or porch. the enjoyable and energetic, Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Troupe. For more information call Clackamas County Fire District #1 at 503-742-2660 No one went hungry with local restaurant, Bugatti’s, serving up a special Faire menu of epicurean delights and an opportunity to LIBRARIES CHANGE LIVES taste and purchase a selection of special wines and beers. Campfire USA volunteers kept the air filled with the aroma of Looking back on his childhood, freshly popped popcorn and the beautiful grounds free of litter. actor/director Robert Redford A true community event that promises more ART, FOOD and recalls weekly visits to the library ENTERTAINMENT, The First City Arts Faire will return next year with his parents as a major the second weekend in July. Don’t miss it! influence. “. . .the library had a greater impact on me than I ever knew . . . I would go to the OREGON CITY ARTS COMMISSION SEEKING NEW children’s area and read Rafael Sabatini and Greek mythologies . . MEMBERS I fell in love with reading. I would take a book out, take it home, and it would be my book until the The Oregon City Arts Commission is seeking two new members to next Wednesday night.” help support the continued vitality of the arts in the City of Oregon City. Commission members are from a broad spectrum of citizens One million libraries worldwide hold 16 billion volumes. That’s and students representing the performing arts, music, drama, the about 2.5 items for each person on earth. At an average price of visual arts, literary arts and fields of structural and landscape $20 per book, the worldwide library inventory approaches nearly a architecture. At least five of the nine members of the Commission third of a trillion dollars. must reside inside the city limits. The appointees have three-year terms. If you are interested, please contact Lynda Orzen, Secre- Enriching library services with your support. tary at [email protected] or 503-313-0024. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.orcity.org/boards-committees- commissions/Applications/Arts%20Commission.pdf The Friends of the Oregon City Public Library FALL 2004 www.orcity.org TRAIL NEWS 9

HAVE FUN LIKE A KID AGAIN!! NEIGHBORHOOD COLORING BOOK NOW AVAILABLE

Think back when you were a kid. Who was it that brought magic Dean Walch, artist and McLoughlin into your life just by being there? Who do you always remember Neighborhood Association co-chair, has with a smile? Maybe it was an aunt who taught you to cook, or a created a coloring book featuring 12 neighbor who let you help him fix his car. Or maybe it was historic houses of our neighborhood. someone who just included you in everyday activities of life The houses are focused in one area of because it was fun – for both of you. Now you have the opportu- our boundaries, with the idea of doing a nity to have fun like this again, and at the same time make a big coloring book each year that focuses on positive difference in the life of a young person. a different section. You can purchase Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Portland (BBBSMP) is these coloring books at Carnegie expanding its program to serve all of Clackamas County, and we Center, End of the Oregon Trail Mu- are looking for more community members who want to be friends seum, Museum of the Oregon Territory, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters for local kids. as well as at McLoughlin Neighborhood Association meetings. All Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Portland is a non-profit net proceeds from the coloring books go to the neighborhood organization that enhances the positive development of youth association and the organization selling the book. (Little Brothers and Little Sisters) by matching them with caring adults for friendship, encouragement and support. National DRINKING WATER QUALITY NEWS research shows that Little Brothers and Sisters are more likely to display positive behaviors at home and at school. BBBSMP Oregon City Water Division receives matches children ages 6 to 16 who need an adult friend with a Big occasional calls from customers about Brother or a Big Sister. BBBSMP serves children of all family, the presence of “white chunks” or social, racial and economic backgrounds. eggshell-like particles that clog faucet aerators and showerheads. This problem Big Brothers and Big Sisters come from all backgrounds. In order is caused by hot water heaters that are to be a Big Brother or a Big Sister, all you need is an interest in experiencing dip tube failure. becoming friends with a young person with whom you can do all sorts of fun and educational activities. Volunteers are screened to The dip tube delivers cold water to the bottom of the hot water ensure their suitability for our program. heater tank. Many dip tubes manufactured between 1993 and 1996 were found to be defective and, over time, have begun to Big Brothers and Sisters and Little Brothers and Sisters get deteriorate. As the plastic dip tube breaks apart, pieces flow out together three times per month for at least a year. Staff members of the tank through the hot water outlet and clog aerators and oversee the matches and provide them with suggestions and showerheads. These plastic pieces could be white or light green ideas to make those relationships successful. in color and if placed in a glass of water they will float. They are in no way toxic and will not make the water toxic. The defective If you are interested in being a Big Brother or a Big Sister, call dip tube can however, affect the performance of your water heater. 503-249-4859 to get the process started. If you have a child who could benefit from our program, call us at the same number too. There are two solutions to this problem. One is to flush all the dip Our Clackamas County staff will be glad to answer any questions tube debris from the heater tank, install a new dip tube, and then and help get you signed up for the program. flush all the strainers and aerators. The second solution is to replace the water heater and then clean and flush the strainers and aerators. Contact a licensed plumber for additional informa- MURAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED tion. The Oregon City Arts Commission is seeking members for the Questions or concerns about your drinking water? Contact Gail Mural Committee. The Mural Committee is made up of five (5) Johnson at 503-657-8241 extension 107 or email members, comprised of people from all walks of life, private [email protected]. Clackamas River Water citizens, business people, and civic leaders dedicated to seeing customers may get answers to their drinking water questions by that the existing project, “Trail of Murals,” continues to be a viable calling 503-722-9241. part of the Oregon City Arts Community. Duties of the Committee will be the following: 1. To create an inventory of the existing murals and oil originals with a financial assessment and any maintenance requirements. LIGHTING OF CHRISTMAS 2. Fundraise through private funding, grants or benefits. TREE 3. Identify and secure properties for a wall inventory. Saturday, December 4th 4. Identify artists and subjects that are historic in nature and 4:30 - 6:00 PM relevant to the area and buildings. Music and Refreshments For more information, please contact Lynda Orzen, Secretary, Santa Arrives at 5:00! Oregon City Arts Commission at 503-313-0024 or [email protected]. 10 AQUATICS www.orcity.org FALL 2004 211 JACKSON STREET (503) 657-8273 SWIM TIMES The pool will be closed for repair and maintenance September 18 - December 31 Recreational Swim from September 6 -17 and from December 20 -25. Fri 7:30 - 9:00 pm Sat 2:00 - 3:30 pm REGISTRATION Teen Swim (6th - 8th grade) Swimming Lesson registrations should be done in person or by Fri 9:00 -10:00 pm phone. Please register early. Remember, if you don’t register, we Family Swim ($5.50 Res, $7.75 NR) (A family consists of parents or guardians can’t have a program! and children residing in one household) AM I A RESIDENT? Tue 7:15 - 8:30 pm Adult Lap Swim (The number of available lanes may vary) A resident is any person who lives within the city limits of Oregon Mon-Fri 6:00 - 8:00 am City. This is not to be confused with school attendance. Even Mon-Fri 12:00 -1:00 pm though your mailing address is Oregon City, this does not neces- MWF 5:15-6:00 (Only available until Nov 1) sarily mean that you are a City resident. Most program/classes Sat 1:00 -2:00 pm have different fees for residents and non-residents (example: $10/ Water Exercise (Shallow) 15, the first fee is OC resident fee, the second is outside the city Mon-Fri 8:00 -9:00 am residents) . Non residents must pay an additional surcharge. The Tue, Thu 6:15 -7:15 pm cost of these programs comes exclusively from city taxpayers. Water Exercise (Deep) Fairness requires that non-city residents share the burden of ex- Tue, Thu 6:15 -7:15 pm Adult Swim pense. Oregon City Parks and Recreation reserves the right to Mon - Fri 1:00-2:00 pm remove anyone falsifying information from our programs. Please Sat 12:00 - 1:00 pm call if you have any questions regarding residency. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FEES Scholarships for recreation programs are available to Oregon City DAILY ADMISSIONS residents 18 and under and senior citizens 60 and over and citi- zens with disabilities. For information call Jim Row 503-496-1565 Adult(19+) Youth (2-18) Senior (62+) or pick up an application at one of our facilities. Residents $2.50 $2.25 $2.25 Non Residents $3.50 $3.25 $3.25 TEEN SCENE! ( .50 extra for water exercises classes) Teen Scene takes place at the Oregon City Swimming Pool Adult Punch Cards Community Room from 7 - 11pm and features music, food, 10 Classes 20 Classes 40 Classes games, friends and good times. All Oregon City middle Residents $26.50 $46.00 $76.50 schoolers (out-of-town guests are welcome) for a small Non Residents $39.75 $69.25 $115.00 admission price! Senior Punch Cards Volunteers and donations are needed to help with the 10 Classes 20 Classes 40 Classes program. Donations of money, games, video and game Residents $21.00 $30.50 $49.00 equipment will be cheerfully accepted! For more informa- Non Residents $32.50 $45.75 $74.00 tion please call Jim Row at 503-496-1565. Teen Scene would like to thank all of the businesses and 3 Month Memberships - Program times change each term citizens who have generously donated to the Teen Scene. 1st Person 2nd Person 3rd Person Residents $45.75 $36.75 $7.75 Non Residents $78.00 $66.25 $12.50 RENT THE POOL AND PARTY Annual Memberships - Program times change from term to term ROOM FOR YOUR (good for lap, recreational, family and adult swim; +.50 for water x classes) SPECIAL OCCASION 1st Person 2nd Person 3rd Person The swimming pool and 2,000 sq ft party Residents $92.25 $73.75 $15.00 room are available for private rental on Non Residents $156.00 $124.75 $25.00 Saturdays from 3:30 -7:30PM. Pool rental starts as low as $57.75 per hour, lifeguards provided,. Party room rates start at $11.50 per hour. FALL 2004 www.orcity.org AQUATICS 11

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Intro For 3-5 year olds-with little water experience who need to learn the basics. Level 1 Students learn to submerge, float and kick on their front/ back Level 2 Students add arm-strokes and learn skills on their backs Level 3 Students increase distance to 15 yards and learn side breathing Level 4 Students will improve endurance and technique, learn auxiliary strokes Water Babies Entry level class for parents and their children 6 mo-3 years

PreComp Interested in joining a swim team and learning competitive strokes? Must be able to swim 12 yards on front and back LESSON TIPS, FACTS and be comfortable in deep water. AND REMINDERS Children must be at least three years old to enter their own class. Please pull back your child’s long hair or have them wear Water Babies students must be six months old and be accompa- a swim cap. Also, make sure that they use the restroom before nied in the water by an adult. Children who are not toilet trained class begins. must wear swim diapers. Our water temperature is 85 degrees. LESSON FEES Remember, most children must repeat a level several times before passing to the next. If a child be comes “stuck” at Residents are those living inside the city limits of Oregon City the same level for many sessions, a break from lessons may help Residents $30.50 as they grow in size and strength. Private lessons may also help. Non-Residents $45.75 Private Lessons (1/2 hr) $17.50 Also, remember that children 7 and older are not allowed in the changing room of the opposite gender. If your child needs Semi-Privates (1/2 hr) $23.75 assistance, please make arrangements with the staff at the front PreComp Resident $41.25 counter. PreComp Non-Resident $61.75 If you have any questions for your child’s instructor, please feel free to speak to them after class. However, remember, they SWIMMING LESSONS often have another class to teach within a few minutes. LEVEL Fall 1 MWF Fall 2 MWF Fall 3 MWF Sat 1 Sat 2 Sep 20-Oct 8 Oct 18-Nov 5 Nov 15-Dec 6* Sep 25-Oct 23 Oct 30-Dec 4* Children 8 and under Continuing Registration September 2 September 2 September 2 September 2 September 2 need to be supervised by a responsible Registration September 3 September 3 September 3 September 3 September 3 person 13 or older. Intro to Water 6:00 6:30 6:00 6:30 6:00 6:30

Level 1 6:00 6:30 7:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 Level 2 6:00 6:30 7:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 12:00-1:00 12:00-1:00 Level 3 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 12:00-1:00 12:00-1:00 Level 4 7:00 7:00 7:00 Private Lessons are Available Water Babies 6:00 6:00 6:00 Saturdays between 12:00 and Pre Comp 6:45-7:30 6:45-7:30 6:45-7:30 2:00

* There will be no lessons from November 24-27 due to Thanksgiving 12 CARNEGIE CENTER/ERMATINGER HOUSE 503-557-9199 CARNEGIE CENTER HOLIDAY EVENTS 606 John Adams Street 503-557-9199 SPIRITS OF OREGON CITY October 29 & 30 MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:30 - 5 Visit with the “Spirits” of historic Oregon City as you travel by SATURDAY 10 - 5 motorcoach to different historic sites. After visiting the spirits in a pioneer cemetery, return to the Carnegie Center for refreshments. SUNDAY 11 - 5 Hours: 6 - 10 pm. Reservations (required) $7 per person.

CARNEGIE CLOSURES HALLOWEEN TEA! SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 Labor Day October 28, 7 - 9pm NOVEMBER 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Celebrate the Halloween Season the proper way - in full costume sipping tea. This is a fun, Halloween themed tea, complete with IN THE GALLERY sweet tea treats, tea, some entertainment and of course, you (appropriately dress of course!) Reservations are required. $20 per person. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 Art About Agriculture. Various works by artists using CHRISTMAS LIVING HISTORY TEAS December 3 - 11 different mediums interpret the importance of Agricul- The proper way to celebrate the holidays. ture in Oregon. Every Friday & Sunday at the Frances Ermatinger House. 11am and 2pm seatings. SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 For reservations and more information please call 503-650-1851. Carnegie Center Artists have been bringing in new artwork. Visit the Carnegie and see what they have LIVING HISTORY BY CANDLELIGHT Friday and Saturday, December 4 & 5 been doing this summer! Experience Christmas Eve, 1865 with “recent arrivals” as they OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15 celebrate their first Christmas in Oregon. 4 - 7pm. $4 per person. Works of glass ranging from hand blown and fused to HOLIDAY PARLOUR TOURS stained glass by Carnegie artists Saturday December 11 Visit historic private and museum homes decorated for the holi- NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 23 days. 11am & 4pm. Tickets are $9 per person. Holidays at the Carnegie. Holiday shopping at it’s VICTORIAN DANCES AND DANCE PRACTICE best handmade, original works by local artists! Learn the Victorian dances and etiquettes (beginners to intermedi- ate) that will be part of the Victorian Holiday Balls, December 11, 2004. Dance practiced are 2 - 4pm on Sundays at the Buena STEPHANIE ALLEN OF AFTERNOON TEA PRESENTS Vista House, 1601 Jackson Street, Oregon City. First Friday Tea Tastings: Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd Sit back and enjoy learning about the different variety of teas VICTORIAN HOLIDAY BALL while sampling tealicious scones and lemon curd with Stephanie Sunday December 11 Allen proprietress of Afternoon Tea. Also enjoy viewing her dress in you best Victorian apparel and join other “recent arrivals” wonderful teas and accessories available at the Carnegie Center for an evening of dancing, high tea and entertainment, 19th century for your shopping enjoyment. She may surprise you with a gift style. 8 - 11pm discount coupon for her exclusive tea items. Not sure of your footing? Dance practice is 9 - noon. Not sure of proper etiquette for such an event? Dance etiquette First Fridays 2-3pm orientation 7 - 8pm Sept. 3rd. Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th and Dec 3rd Free Carnegie Allen FIRESIDE WITH SANTA IF TEA CUPS COULD TALK December 4, 5 and 17 7 - 9pm. You are invited to tea with Stephanie Allen of Afternoon Tea. Bring your children to the Carnegie Center for a visit with Santa. Come enjoy tea, scones and other dainties as you take a mo- Refreshments, entertainment, gift and a visit with the man himself! ment or two before the busy holidays. Relax and recapture a time Tickets are $6 each for every person attending. Reservations are when women enjoyed each other’s company over a beautiful cup required. of tea. Stephanie brings her fine collection of teacups for you to enjoy. Learn the different shapes, styles and designs that make FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE ERMATINGER HOUSE teacup collecting so much fun. Each guest will receive a special December 17, 7 - 8:30PM gift coupon for gifts in her tea and accessory boutique. Father Christmas has a new stop on the Oregon Trail! Each child 11/27 1-2:30pm Sa gets a visit with Father Christmas and a gift. Entertainment and $15/22 Carnegie Allen refreshments for everyone! Tickets are $6 per person. Call 503- 557-9199 for reservations. WWW.OCCARNEGIE.ORG CARNEGIE CENTER 13 FINE ART BEADING WITH SUSAN SLOAN NEW & FREE TO PUBLIC! CHUNKY BEAD/STONE BRACELET SATURDAY ART CRITIQUE Create a chunky fun strand of stone chips and beads. Both earthy WITH DYANNE LOCATI and elegant. All materials provided to bring home a creation of Come gather new insights into creativity, design your own! elements and principles in an encouraging 9/23 6:30-9pm TH atmosphere. Discussions regarding pricing, $27/$40 Carnegie Sloan framing and other art related topics included. Dyanne has over 14yrs experience in the Critique ZIG ZAG BRACELET discussion groups. Artists may register to bring Colorful, fun waves of color. Learn to create the basic zig-zag, up to three matted unframed pieces, paper/canvas any medium, then design and add embellishments to create a stunning beaded each piece must be at least 8o% completed. Space Limited. bracelet. All materials provided! 10/16 2-4pm Sa 10/14 6:30-9pm TH FREE Carnegie Locati $27/$40 Carnegie Sloan MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP ELEGANT HOLIDAY NECKLACE Learn the techniques to design and string luscious Explore the wonderful experience of mixed media with colored strands of sparkling beads to adorn you for the pencil in an atmosphere promoting experimentation and individu- Holidays or give away as a gift. All materials supplied. ality. Learn the diversity of using various materials to create 11/18 6:30-9pm TH exciting paintings through demonstrations, assignments, visual $27/$40 Carnegie Sloan aides and personal guidance. All levels welcome. This is a four week series of classes. VICTORIAN ORNAMENT 9/27-10/18 10-1pm M Create an old fashioned heirloom with this simple netting tech- $100/150 Buena Visa Locati nique to create a beautiful ornament, just like the Victorians did. A beautiful ornament for you to keep, or to give as a gift. All EXPLORE YOUR INNER CREATIVITY - with Pat Averill materials provided. Find what’s in your own creative zone as you listen to relaxing 12/9 6:30-9pm TH music and play with combinations of colored pencil and various $27/$40 Carnegie Sloan media. Start with cut-out paper shapes and experiment using colors and values to create a pleasing composition…then add DRAWING CARICATURES (ages 10-13) magic with graphite, pastel, wax, papers, etc. creating your one of In this 3-week class, professional cartoonist and caricaturist a kind masterpiece. All levels welcome. Bradd Aubry teaches the art of caricaturing, from basic theory to 11/6&11/7 10-2:30 Sa/Su the production of completed artwork. Fee includes materials. $100/150 ($8mat fee) Pioneer Center Averill Session 1 10/5 – 19 3:30-4:45 PM Tu AUTUMN LEAVES WORKSHOP – with Jude Welter $35/$53 non-residents Carnegie Center Aubry Learn to paint brilliant autumn colors with transparent watercolors. Session 2 11/2 – 16 3:30-4:45 PM Tu Color wheel theory will be stressed, and the special techniques $35/$53 Carnegie Center Aubry keep colors bright while adding shading. Three separate studies: DRAWING CARICATURES (ages 14 through adult) still life of leaves, landscape and pumpkin Farm. Some experi- In this 3-week class, professional cartoonist and caricaturist ence necessary. Bring 140# paper, cold pressed Arches, and a Bradd Aubry teaches the art of caricaturing, from basic theory to regular painting kit. the production of completed artwork. Fee includes materials. 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 6-8:30 W Session1 10/5 – 19 5:15 – 6:30PM Tu $75/$112 Pioneer Center Welter $35/$53 Carnegie Center Aubry BOOKMAKING Session 2 11/2 – 16 5:15 - 6:30PM Tu Come learn to make a Flag Book, an Interlocking Accordion book $35/$53 Carnegie Center Aubry and a Wrap-Around pamphlet. No experience necessary and all KIDS ART materials provided. DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS (5-8yrs) Instructor Debbie Dodd is an experienced local paper artist. In three sessions, students will explore the basics of 10/2 12-4pm Sa line, shape and form. Please bring a sketchbook or $27/$40 Carnegie D Dodd drawing tablet to each class. TREASURE TRIVETS AND PICTURES 10/2- 16 9:30-11am Sa $27/$40 Carnegie Loomis Start with a blank tile and design your own trivet or picture tile using clip art, photos or stencils. Create a keep it yourself or a BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUE (9-13yrs) gift treasure. This 2 day workshop will explore the new ceramic Explore line, perspective, shading and composition in three paiants & markers, design and embellishments. 14 - adult sessions. Please bring a sketchpad or drawing tablet to class 11/11 & 18 3 - 4:30pm Th 10/2, 9, 1&16 11:30-1pm Sa $25/$37 Carnegie Center Richardson $37/$56 Carnegie Loomis 14 CARNEGIE CENTER/ERMATINGER HOUSE 503-557-9199 GUITAR WITH BILL PRICE FRANCIS EMATINGER HOUSE LIVING YOUTH BEGINNING GUITAR PART I 3rd-6th grade HISTORY MUSEUM 9/21-10/26 6-6:30pm T 616 6th Street $60/$90 Carnegie Price Oregon City 503-650-1851 or contact YOUTH BEGINNING GUITAR PART II 3rd-6th grade the Canegie Centerat 503-557-9199 11/2-12/7 6-6:30 T $60/$90 Carnegie Price Thursday - Saturday 11 - 3pm (or by reservation) BEGINNING GUITAR PART I 12yrs-Adult (6wks) Admission $4 adult, $3 Seniors and Chil- 9/21-10/26 6:30-7:15 T dren $75/$112 Carnegie Price BEG.INNING GUITAR PART II 12-Adult (6wks) The goal of the Historic Ermatinger House is to bring to life the 11/2-12/7 6:30-7:15 T look, feel and life-style of the 19th Century citizen. Victorian Living $75/$112 Carnegie Price history Teas and special event are scheduled throughout the year as well as vintage clothing and textile exhibits introducing the FINGER PICKING - 6wks public to the 1840’s - 1860’s era. Sewing ad period clothing 9/21-10/26 7:15-8pm T construction classes are offered throughout the year. $75/$112 Carnegie Price

All living history Tea events at the Historic Ermatinger House UPHOLSTERY CLASSES Museum are by reservation only. Presentations include a Victo- Learn how to give new life to beautiful old pieces of upholstered furni- rian afternoon tea, house tour and living history. Price is $16 per ture. All classes include basic upholstery techniques, use of tools person. For more information and reservations, please call 503- and equipment. Class is taught by a qualified instructor who will 650-1851. also assist with design and fabric choice. Students are encouraged to talk with instructor before class. Class size is limited. Some furniture is available through instructor. Fabric of Life Exhibit OTTOMAN August 28 - December 31 Don’t let Aunt Patty’s treasure sit in your basement! Learn how to The fall exhibit celebrate 19th Century life create a wonderful family heirloom. Tools and equipment provided. through quilts, textiles, handwork and Call ahead for fabric advice. Bring ottoman and fabric (if you have it) clothing . Mourning artifacts will be dis- to the first class. Supplies will be available for purchase. Class is 5 played in October. weeks. Sess I 9/7, /9, /14,16 ,21 6-8pm T/TH $125 TBA Stevens Sess II 10/26&28, 11/2,4,1& 9 6-8pm T/TH Tea and Old Lace $125 TBA Stevens September 18 ARMCHAIR Seatings 11am & 2pm Bring in that wonderful, old comfortable armchair and give it a much Lace was the status symbol of Victorian life. Delight in lace needed facelift. What a difference fresh springs, firm cushions and making demonstrations and examine beautiful examples of early new fabric can make! Additional supplies available for purchase. lace and textiles while enjoying a Victorian afternoon tea. Class is 9 sessions, and takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays Sess 1 9/28 & 30,10/5,7,12, & 14 6-9pm T/TH $340 TBA Stevens Victorian Mourning Tea Sess2 11/16, 18, 22, 23, & 30, 12/2 6-9pm T/TH Saturday, October 9 $340 TBA Stevens Seatings 11am & 2pm Enjoy an afternoon tea and the fascinating history of the Victorian Mourning Culture. Examine mourning clothes and artifacts that PHOTO ALBUM /SCRAPBOOK were essential to the Victorian woman in order to perform a Preserve those precious memories and create a timeless celebra- proper, Victorian mourning. tion of your life. Learn photo organization techniques to create a meaningful scrapbook photo album. Valuable information about keeping your Victorian Clothing Sewing Workshops photos safe will be shared. You will have an opportunity to use Three workshops to examine originals, plan and work on gar- cropping tools to make your own page from photos you bring to ments for holiday activities. Registration includes phone consul- class. All materials and tools provided. tation and supply list. Bring only 10-12 photos from an event (birthday, trip, holiday etc) 9/25,10/16 & 11/13 10/23 12:30-3:30 Sa $35 each workshop, $90 for all three. $12/$18 Carnegie Hale RECREATION 15 REGISTRATION CLASS LOCATIONS Registration for all activities can be done at any location, or by phone BUENA VISTA HOUSE 1601 Jackson Street or mail. Call 503-722-9816. (16th and Jackson, down the street from Please register early. Remember, if you don’t register, we can’t have the OC Swimming Pool) a program! CARNEGIE CENTER 606 John Adams Street (corner of 7th and John Adams) AM I A RESIDENT? PIONEER CENTER 615 6th Street A resident is any person who lives within the city limits of Oregon (5th and John Adams) City. This is not to be confused with school attendance. Even though SWIMMING POOL 1211 Jackson your mailing address is Oregon City, this does not necessarily mean that you are a City resident. Most program/classes have different fees for residents and non-residents (example: $10/15, the first fee Pepsi Punt Pass and Kick is OC resident fee, the second is outside the city residents) . Non residents must pay an additional surcharge. The cost of these pro- September 29, 2004 grams comes exclusively from city taxpayers. Fairness requires Oregon City High School Stadium that non-city residents share the burden of expense. Oregon City On site registration begins at 4:00 PM Parks and Recreation reserves the right to remove anyone falsifying Competition runs from 4:30 - 6:30 information from our programs. Please call if you have any ques- tions regarding residency. Contestants will compete by age in punt, CANCELLATION pass & kick skills events. If a class has not met its minimum registration requirements by There will be separate competitions for boys and girls. two (2) working days prior to its beginning, the class will be cancelled. You will be notified accordingly. Age groups: 8 - 9/ 10 - 11/12 - 13/14 - 15 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION As of December 31, 2004 Scholarships for recreation programs are available to Oregon City residents 18 and under and senior citizens 60 and over and Sponsored by citizens with disabilities. For information call Jim Row 503-496- Oregon City Optimists 1565 or pick up an application at one of our facilities. Oregon City Parks and Recreation

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Staff initials ______Payment type ______16 RECREATION 503-722-9816 NEW! NEW! KUNDALINI YOGA FOR MOMS & CARETAKERS: QUANTUM LEAP Gift yourself with time to stretch & relax, rejuvenate your body and CREATIVE WRITING WORK- replenish your spirit. SHOP FOR KIDS 9 TO 12 9/22-10/27 (6wks) 9:30-11:00am W $45/67 Buena Vista Paul Award winning Random House BEGINNING YOGA Young Adult author SUSANNA Engage physically, mentally and etherically through yoga. This is VANCE offers an exciting two- a physically active class and will emphasize postural alignments, part creative writing workshop breath and intention. Wear loose clothing, and, to add to your for 9 – 12 year olds. The two yoga enjoyment, bring a yoga sticky mat, water and a blanket Saturday sessions, each (preferably wool, twin size). lasting two and a half hours, 9/13-10/25 (7wks) 5:45-6:45pm M will enable your child to recognize and capture the stories that 11/1-12/13 (7wks) 5:45-6:45pm M constantly unfold around them. Plently of action/activities/ walks/ $50/$75 Pioneer Center Rose snacks along with writing exercises. Kids learn to create powerful, polished stories of their own, and to present their “books” to INTERMEDIATE YOGA parents and friends at a Reading Party at the end of the final Engage physically, mentally and etherically through yoga. This is a session. Real skills are learned, and bring each child a powerful physically active class and will emphasize postural alignments, breath sense of accomplishment and a measurable classroom advan- and intention. This class is more intense and invigorating and is tage. ALL kids love this class! Please bring clipboard, loose designed for intermediate levels. Previous yoga experience neces- paper, pen or pencil. Snacks provided. sary. Wear loose clothing and to add to your yoga enjoyment, bring 9/25 & 10/2 9:30 – 12N Sa a yoga sticky mat, water and a blanket (preferably wool, twin size). $25/$35 Carnegie Vance 9/13-10/25 (7wks) 7-8pm M 10/16 & 10/23 9:30 – 12N Sa 11/1-12/13 (7wks) 7-8pm M $25/$35 Carnegie Vance $50/$75 Pioneer Center Rose RECREATION & WELLNESS NEW ! PRENATAL YOGA Build a healthy and stress-free body and mind while connecting TRIBAL DANCE - 6wks with your growing baby. This class will focus on enhancing A community based style - a fusion of urban, breathing and strengthening and stretching muscles that will folk, and ritual dances, based on the ancient prepare you for the challenge of labor and birth. Please wear art of belly dance! Influenced by dances of comfortable loose fitting clothing and bring a sticky mat (mats will North Africa, the Middle East, India and be available for sale from instructor) Spain. Esthetically pleasing, spiritually 9/25-11/13 (8wks) 9-10:30am SA grounding, physically rewarding- this is a $65/97 Buena Vista Juffs shared celebration of women! Session I : 9/21-10/21 6-7PM TH PILATES WORKOUT Session II: 10/28-12/9 (no class 11/25) TH This class consists of a series of precise and controlled movements, $48/$72 Buena Vista Gypsy Caravan which engage specific muscles to develop strength and flexibility without building bulk. Please bring a sticky workout mat, water, YOGA blanket (preferably wool, twin size). 9/15-10/27 (7wks) 5:45-6:45 W KUNDALINI YOGA $50/$70 Pioneer Center staff A tune-in, warm-up, yoga kriya, gong meditation and a closing me- diations with mantra. Kundalini, yoga of awareness, uses breath, position, angle, mantra, mudra and meditation. Instructor encour- ages those who are interested to visit class. 9/7-10/26 (8wks) 7-8:15 T ENTRANCES 11/2-12/28 (8wks) 7-8:15 T AND FENG SHUI $ 60/90 per session Buena Vista Paul This introductory class presents the importance of entrances, both residential and commercial for creating a welcoming first 9/9-10/28 (8wks) 7-8:15 TH impression. Learn how to invite more opportunities, wealth and 11/4-12/30 (8 wks) 7-8:15 TH balance into your life by using the basic principles of chi, yin/yang $ 60/90 per session Buena Vista Paul balance, five-element theory and the bagua. 10/27 7-9pm W $27/$40 Pioneer Center Hills RECREATION 503-722-9816 17 KENPO KARATE FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS Learn self defense skills in a martial arts Find inner financial peace with informative workshops by David system originating hundreds of years ago Sullwold. Each 2 hour class addresses different needs. in China. Kenpo karate will teach you RETIREMENT PLANNING physical and mental self-defense skills which Get ready for your best years! Common issues and concerns, are both usable and practical. Technical skills retirement plans, tax and income strategies, asset positioning will include situations, ju-jitsu holds, ground and allocations. Issues about social security and medicare. skills, balance and coordination drills and re- 10/5 6:30-8:30 T laxation exercises. Uniform information will be $10/$15 Carnegie Sullwold CFP(r) provided at the first class. Uniforms are optional. Education/College Planning ALL AGES Get informed on the FAFSA, types of college savings accounts, One private and eight group lessons. Private lesson should be tax credits. Resources on grants and Scholarships too. scheduled with instructor. 10/12 6:30-8:30 T 9/23 - 11/18 5:00 - 5:45PM Th $10/$15 Carnegie Sullwold CFP(r) $105/$150 Oregon City Pool Barnes Estate Planning KUMITE Learn about wills, trusts, probate. Estate protection and This class may be added following the Youth Kenpo Karate Class. Gifting techniques and tax reduction strategies. Cost of class is $45 (special equipment is required please see 10/19 6:30-8:30 T instructor for information). Students must be enrolled in Kenpo $10/$15 Carnegie Sullwold CFP(r) Karate to take Kumite 9/23 - 11/18 5:45 - 6PM Th $45/$67 Oregon City Pool Barnes

NEW!!! YOUTH SPORTS INFORMATION SCOTTISH STICK Basketball CELTIC BROADSWORD AND Eastham Community School 503-785-8520 KARATE KOBUDO CLASS Girls and Boys mini hoops, 1st and 2nd grade offered in Learn Celtic European Broadsword winter and spring and Okinawan Shito-Ryu Karate. Girls 3rd - 6th grade, offered in fall and spring Students will be taught the Broad- sword & Targe, Dirk, two-handed Girls 3rd - 6th offered in winter and spring Sword, Quarterstaff and Lochaber Axe fighting patterns of the Atlantic Baseball/Softball Island Celts and the hand-to-hand, Oregon City Youth sports, 503-632-0569 Long-staff, Jo (medium staff), short T-ball, Baseball, Softball. Registration begins in January staff, sai,nunchaku and boat-oar fighting patterns of the Pacific for spring Ryukyu Island arts.Students can earn rank in the Bailey Academy of Celtic Martial Arts and also in the traditional Shito-Ryu Karate Football and Kobudo. Students in the class will learn the history and Oregon City Youth Football 503-632-0547 traditions of the Celtic and Okinawan cultures. The class pre- This league offers football for 3rd thorough 8th grade. sents a well-rounded and complete understanding of the styles and similarities of both. Instructor Douglas Bailey is a member of Registration in spring the North West Historic Fencing Alliance, the Association for Historical Fencing Soccer and the Society of American fight directors. Class is 9 weeks. Eastham Community School 503-785-8520 9/20 - 11/15 7-8:30PM M Indoor soccer coed, 4 yrs through 6th grade offered in $50/$75 OC Pool Bailey fall and spring 9/22 - 11/17 7-8:30PM W $50/$75 OC Pool Bailey Volleyball Eastham Community School 503-785-8520 11/29 - 12/20 7 - 8:30PM M Girls and boys, 4th through 6th grade offered in the fall. $22/$33 OC Pool Bailey 7th and 8th grade may also be offered in the fall 12/1 - 22 7 - 8:30PM W $22/$33 OC Pool Bailey OC Swim Team Jason Moore 503-655-4169 18 LIBRARY 503-657-8269 OREGON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 362 Warner Milne Rd. FAMILY CULTURAL PASSES 503-657-8269 The libraries throughout Clackamas County offer for check out Closed Monday one-day family passes to local cultural venues. You can check Tuesday - Thursday 10 - 8 out a pass at the library, and treat your family to a FREE Friday and Saturday 10 - 6 adventure. To reserve a pass for a specific day, come in or call Sunday 1 - 5 503-657-8269. Come check out the fun! We are located in the Danielson’s Hilltop Mall with an entrance The Portland Art Museum facing the Hilltop Theaters. The Chinese Garden For the latest information on all of the library’s programs and The Japanese Garden services visit the library’s web site http://www.oregoncity.lib.or.us, The Pittock Mansion call the library at 503-657-8269, or pick up one of our Monthly The Museum of the Oregon Territory Activity Schedules at 362 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, OR The Stevens-Crawford House 97045. The Portland Children’s Museum (CM2) The Carnegie Center LIBRARY LEVY The Ermatinger House ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden The Oregon Garden In January of 2004 the Clackamas County Board of NEW! The Oregon Historical Society Commissioners decided to follow the recommendation of the countywide library advisory committee to place a local option levy on the November 2004 ballot. BEHIND THE SCENES This levy, if approved, would provide additional funding that is intended to allow public libraries countywide to The library now offers periodic ‘behind the scenes’ tours which allow our patrons to sustain services at current levels for the five-year period see staff activities and duties in the closed of 2005-2010. Should the levy pass, it would raise $8 work areas. These tours typically last about 45 minutes. Sign up million a year to be used countywide for library opera- at the front desk for the session you wish to attend: tions. In Oregon City this would mean a gain of just over Friday, September 17 10:15 a.m. $300,000 for the fiscal year 2005-2006. This opens the Tuesday, September 28 10:15 a.m. possibility of a recovery of hours and staffing, more Friday, October 8 10:15 a.m. materials and a look at expanding our space. Failure of Tuesday, October 26 10:15 a.m. the levy would reduce our library’s funding by $139,000 If you need a Spanish/English session or if none of these times is and we would need to look at cutting staff levels convenient for you, please contact staff to make other arrange- and further reducing hours, services and material acqui- ments. sitions. Pass or fail, neither election result leaves the BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS library at status quo. CLASSICS FIRST TUESDAYS – 9:00 A.M. The proposed levy of 29 cents per $1,000 would mean September 7 End of the Affair by the owner of a house valued at $150,000 would pay Graham Greene $43.50 per year if the levy were approved. How much October 5 The Chosen by Chaim Potok each library would receive from the levy funding, November 2 Reading Lolita in Tehran by should it pass, is dependent on a formula which Azar Nafisi December 7 A Prayer for Owen Meany by factors in service area and circulation. Fifteen percent John Irving of the formula is based on the number of people who live within the library’s service area, which in Oregon MYSTERIES FOURTH TUESDAYS – 9:00 A.M. September 28 Big Red Tequila by Rick Riordan City’s case includes all of those households in zip code October 26 Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander 97045 and 97004, extending beyond City limits out to McCall Smith Redland, Beavercreek and Carus. 85 percent of the November 23 Feast of Murder by Jane Haddam formula is based on circulation numbers. December 28 In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming

For the latest information on all of the library’s programs and services visit the library’s web site http:// www.oregoncity.lib.or.us, call the library at 503-657-8269, or pick up one of our Monthly Activity Schedules at 362 Warner Milne Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. 503-657-8269 LIBRARY 19 GIFTS GALORE! COMPUTER AND INTERNET CLASSES Computer Monitors: We were recently gifted with 21 monitors for The library offers a series of free one-hour use on the public and staff computers. As PGE upgraded their sessions for the community on using the equipment they passed on their 17-inch monitors to the school Internet and other library resources. district who, having used all that they could, passed on a portion Advanced sign-up for Friday classes is of the windfall to us. strongly suggested due to space limita- tions. You must sign up at least one day in Videos: When the Clackamas County ESD found that it no longer advance for a Saturday class. Additional had room to store its vast collection of educational videos, it was classes may be added to our schedule. For the latest information decided to distribute the videos throughout the county to the call the library at 503-657-8269 ext 3 or check the website. various libraries. Library staffs were given the opportunity to “shop” and select some to add to their collections. Titles include some INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET popular PBS series, as well as videos on subjects of interest to Friday, September 17 9:30 a.m. schoolchildren. What this means for our patrons is that we now Learn how to navigate a web browser. This class is designed for have access to many titles that were previously only available in people with little or no Internet experience. school classrooms. These titles will be beneficial to home school- ing families, as well as anyone interested in the topics included. THE LIBRARY CATALOG They are still available to teachers throughout the county as well. Saturday, September 18 9:30 a.m. Most of ours will be found in our Children’s Department. Look for Use the Web to access library collections and services from your the solid blue boxes on our video shelves. home computer. Includes basic and advanced search functions, placing holds, and creating lists. Compact Discs: Through a recent settlement with the recording industry, over 67,000 CDs will be made available to school and EMAIL FUNDAMENTALS public libraries throughout the state of Oregon. Our anticipated Friday, October 1 9:30 a.m. windfall is expected to be over 600 CDs.We do not have a Learn how to create an email account, compose and send email timeline, but we hope to start adding them to our collection early messages, open attachments, and email information to yourself this fall. orsomeone else from online databases. INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET Saturday, October 23 9:30 a.m. CULTURAL PROGRAMMING Learn how to navigate a web browser. This class is designed for people with little or no Internet experience. We offer a range of cultural programming, from music to lecture, demonstrations to dance throughout the year. These programs are HOLIDAY CLASS made possible, in part, by generous donations from the Friends of Saturday, November 20 9:30 a.m. the Library. Additional programs may be added after publication Join us for a class on designing a holiday newsletter using time. However, monthly calendars, with the latest information, will Microsoft Word and Internet graphics. be made available in the library and on our website at EMAIL FUNDAMENTALS www.oregoncity.lib.or.us. Saturday, December 4 9:30 a.m. Fools in Paradise Thursday, September 9 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to create an email account, compose and send email An eclectic group which performs rousing marimba music from messages, open attachments, and email information to yourself South Africa, Zimbabwe & Guinea. orsomeone else from online databases. Ronnie Robbins Thursday, September 23 6:30-7:30 pm VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED This returning singer/songwriter/guitarist will entertain with music Looking for just the right niche to volunteer in your from Brazil and beyond. community? We have openings for volunteers at the Ellen Whyte Thursday, October 7 6:30-7:30 pm library! Get ready to enjoy acoustic blues with Ellen Whyte, inductee into We are currently seeking multiple individuals willing to the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame in 2002. commit to shelving and shelf maintenance for a few hours Will Hornyak Thursday, October 21 6:30-7:30 pm each Monday. Contact Judy Storgaard at Classic ghost stories, masterfully told for adult audiences by local 503-657-8269 ext 19. storyteller Will Hornyak. Scams, Rip-offs & Identity Theft Thursday, Nov 4 6:30-7:30 pm Watch our website for a schedule of Holiday Music To protect yourself, you won’t want to miss this informational presented by the local school choirs in December. program presented by Deputy Sheriff Koberstein of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Safety Action Team Adam Miller Thursday, November 18 6:30-7:30 pm A sing-a-long of traditional American folk songs with folksinger and autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller 20 LIBRARY 503-657-8269

ANSWERS TO LIFE’S BURNING QUESTIONS SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Our reference librarians staff a rotating schedule on the statewide Special storytellers and entertainers are regularly featured online reference program. This service, known as “L-Net”, is in our children’s department. Don’t miss these upcoming available from our website or by pointing your internet browser to events: www.oregonlibraries.net. Patrons go ‘live’ with a reference librar- ian for assistance in answering questions. Responsibility for Saturday, September 18 1:00 pm staffing “L-Net” is shared with many other libraries across the Mad Science presents “Fire and Ice” state so a patron may actually be talking to a reference librarian in an Oregon library other than ours. Saturday, October 23 1:00 pm “Music is Magic” with Greta Pedersen Saturday, November 20 1:00 pm We Care Sports presents “Games from Around the World”

CRAFTS FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S STORYHOURS Craft programs will be offered as follows. Please remember that there is sign-up at least one week in advance for all craft The Fall Storytime schedule programs. beginning September 14 is as follows: “Make Believe” Crafts – ages 3-5 Tuesday Sept. 14 – 11:00 am Preschool Storytime 3-5 years Wednesday Sept. 15 - 11:00 am Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 15 - 1:00 pm Preschool Storytime repeated Halloween Countdown Calendar – grades K-3 Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Friday Sept. 24 – 11:00 am Toddler Storytime 2 years Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Halloween Countdown Calendar – ages 3-5 Tuesday Sept. 28 – 11:00 am: Wednesday Sept. 29 – 11:00 am Wednesday Sept. 29 – 1:00 pm

Dinosaur Days – ages 3-5 Tuesday Oct. 12 – 11:00 am: LIBRARIES CHANGE Wednesday Oct. 13 – 11:00 am Wednesday Oct. 13 – 1:00 pm LIVES

Halloween Crafts – Grades K-3 Friday Oct. 15 – 11:00 am “As a growing boy one public building had more to do with my development as a creative Halloween Crafts – ages 3-5 cartoonist than all the state capitols, city halls, Tuesday Oct. 26 – 11:00 am Wednesday Oct. 27 - 11:00 am court houses, police stations combined: the Wednesday Oct. 27 - 1:00 pm library. It was a font of information, inspiration and entertainment — and it still is” says Bil Surprise Craft – ages 3-5 Tuesday Nov. 9 – 11:00 am Keane, cartoonist/creator of the Family Circus. Wednesday Nov.10 – 11:00 am Wednesday Nov.10 – 1:00 pm In the last 10 years the Clackamas County Thanksgiving Crafts – ages 3-5 population has increased 14.4%. How much do Tuesday Nov. 23 – 11:00 am Wednesday Nov. 24 – 11:00 am you think the percentage of patrons’ library Wednesday Nov. 24 – 1:00 pm checkouts has increased in the same period? In 1994, the total circulation of all 12 libraries Thanksgiving Crafts – Grades K-3 Tuesday Nov. 23 – 1:00 pm was 2,782,342. In 2004, it was 5,792,036 for a gain of 108%!

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The Friends of the Oregon City Public Library PARK SERVICES/CEMETERY CC FIRE DISTRICT 1 21 PARKS SERVICES/MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY DIASTER PREPARATION FROM CLACKAMAS 500 Hilda Street COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1 503-657-8299 Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you MONDAY - THURSDAY 10AM - 2PM to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What FRIDAY 11AM - 2PM would you do if you did not have water, gas, electricity or tele- phone after a major emergency? Police and Fire will respond to BUENA VISTA HOUSE the scene of an emergency or disaster, but they cannot reach A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY! everyone right away. Families can and do cope with disasters by Are you looking for a place to hold a birthday party, bridal shower or preparing in advance . You too can be prepared by maintaining a baby shower? Rent the Buena Vista House located at the base of 72-hour emergency supply kit for your home. Atkinson Park, 1601 Jackson Street. No need to clean your house or mow your lawn prior to the party! Call Park Operations for General Emergency Supplies • availability and more information on the facility. 503-657-8299 Water (3 gallons per person to last 3 days) • Duffel bags of other durable containers for all items below HELPFUL FALL TIPS FROM YOUR OREGON CITY PARK • Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food STAFF • Manual can opener and basic food utensils • Apply fall fertilizer to lawns, check ph and apply lime as • Mess kits or paper plates & cups, and plastic silverware needed to lawns. This application is one of the most important to • Small camp stove or “canned heat” like Sterno remember, this helps the lawns thru the winter and into the spring. • Household liquid bleach and medicine dropper • Fallen leaves can be used as mulch, or can be • Resealable plastic bags composted. • Flashlight with batteries and spare bulb, spare batteries • Paper and pencil PARKS UPDATE • Pliers, wrench, pocket knife and a screwdriver • The Clackamas River Trail is currently under construction. The • Small shovel trail will connect Clackamette Park to the old 82nd street • Duct tape bridge, via new bike lanes on Main Street and a new trail • Whistle through Clackamette Cove. This project is scheduled to be • Small A-B-C type fire extinguisher completed by early October. • Large Tarp/Tent • Wesley Lynn Park construction has begun. This phase of the Hygiene and Personal Care park will include two baseball/softball fields, trails, a soccer • Toilet paper field, parking lot and play equipment. Wesley Lynn Park is • Pre-moistened towelettes scheduled to be ready for use by next spring. The city’s • Bar of soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc. largest fully developed park, Wesley Lynn Park, is named for a • Feminine supplies lifelong resident who occupied part of the property off South • Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags with ties Leland. The project will include two baseball fields, a soccer For Each Member of the Household field, playground equipment, utility installation and grading of • One complete change of clothing the 19 acre park. • Rain poncho Eventually, plans call for another soccer field, a water • Warm cap & gloves park, a restroom, paths, ball field lighting, more playground • Blanket or sleeping bag for each person equipment, a picnic shelter and purchase of a little more land First Aid and Medical • The City has entered into a contract with Advanced American • Basic First Aid Book Diving to construct a floating dock off of Jon Storm Park near • 7-10 days of any prescription medications the Rivershore Hotel. The dock will provide transient tie up for • Personal list of medications boaters and commercial tour boats using the Willamette River • Denture needs who wish to visit Oregon City. • Spare contact lenses and supplies • A master plan for Jon Storm Park is in its final public comment • Pair of extra eyeglasses phase. The park will provide amenities both for users of the Other dock as well as the public who may wish to find a quiet spot to • Pet food enjoy views of the Willamette River. The current plan calls for • Games, books restrooms, parking under the I 205 bridge, trail connections, • Cash, checks, credit cards, roll of quarters and dimes for picnic tables and perhaps a small shelter. Plans also include a pay phones replanting of a grove of elms near the site of the historic • Insurance policy numbers Abernethy Elm. The final meeting on plan design will be held • Name & number of insurance agent and doctor September 27, 7 PM at the Pioneer Center. • Out of state contact number and numbers of people you • The lighting project in Park Place has a completion date of fall want to contact 2004. STORE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES in one location that is cool, dark and safe (such as garage corner, closet, or under a ANNUAL FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP bed). Use clean portable containers such as a garbage can with Optimists Club and Junior ROTC. Date to be announced. on wheels, plastic tubs with lids or duffel bags. Replace Call 503-657-8299 stored food once a year. For additional information contact Clackamas County Fire District # 1 @ 503-742-2600. 22 PIONEER CENTER 503-657-8287 Pioneer (Adult) Community Center THE PIONEER CENTER WILL BE CLOSED 615 5th Street 10/20-22, 11/11 & 11/25,26. 503-657-8287 Movies for September: September Dine-Outs: Pioneer Center Trip Schedule for 2004

9/3 The Runaway 9/13 Skippers- 82nd Clackamas 9/8 Mt. Hood/timberline Trip 9/10 In Love and War 9/20 Bugatti’s- Oregon City 9/21 Zoo Trip 9/17 Follow the Star’s Home 9/27 Top of the Hill- Canby 9/22 Trappist Abbey and lunch at The Freshe 9/24 The Seventh Stream Palate Café’ in Lafayette. October Dine-Out: 10/5 Spirit Mountain Casino Trip Movies for October: 10/13 Rasmussen Farm Tour/Lunch Trip 10/4 Rivershore Grill 11/9 Forest Discovery Museum (to see the 10/1 Hidalgo 10/11 Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Chocolate Tree to Truffle 10/8 Four Weddings and a Funeral10/18 Olive Garden 11/17 Oregon State Capitol/Lunch Trip 10/15 Haunted Mansion 10/25 Panda Chinese 12/7 Flying M /Ranch –Lunch and Bingo Trip 10/29 102 Dalmatian 12/14 Spaghetti Dinner (at the Pioneer Center) November Dine-Outs: and Christmas Light Trip Movies for November: 11/1 High Rocks Steakery & Lounge Trips may be changed or cancelled due to 11/5 Friendly Persuasion 11/8 Izzy’s Pizza Bar & Classic Buffet lack interest. If you are interested in any of these 11/12 Boy who could fly 11/15 Denny’s trips call the center 503-657-82878. 11/22 The Spaghetti Factory 11/29 Wendy’s

MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE SEATED & TABLE MASSAGE The Pioneer Adult Community Center’s Nutrition Program provides Lisa Donnely, a licensed Massage Therapist, offers her services home delivered noon meals to homebound seniors in Oregon City, at our center the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Lisa offers 30 West Linn, Beavercreek, Redland and Holcomb areas. minutes ($25 fee), 45 minutes ($30 fee) and 1 hour ($40 fee) The Meals on Wheels service provides monthly newsletters and seated or table massage. Scheduled appointments are available menus to keep clients informed of upcoming events and meal between 9:30am and 3:00 pm. When making appointments, information. For more information, please call the Pioneer Center. please specify if you want a seated or table massage, this will determine the appointment time. Gift Certificates are available VOLUNTEER MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED! (inquire at the front desk). Our Volunteer Drivers deliver well balanced hot meals to homebound seniors. Daily contact provides welcome companionship to these PEDICURES & MANICURES valued citizens, as well as peace of mind for their families. With a RN Bea will be offering pedicures & manicures for interested little of your time you can make a big difference in a senior’s day. seniors at the Pioneer Adult Community Center on every other Be a part of a caring program that makes the time to help those who Tuesday. She comes with 30 years experience of foot soaks, can’t always help themselves. foot hygiene, and nail and cuticle care. Cost is $10.00. TRANSPORTATION CHAIRSIDE AEROBICS Transportation is provided for disabled citizens and seniors 55 years 10/5/04-12/09/04- (10 weeks) $47.00 (gold card 62 or older and older residing in Oregon City’s Urban Growth Boundary and $24.00) 9:00-9:45 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Strengthen your West Linn. Transportation is provided to the Redland and Beavercreek muscles, improve your range of motion, mobility and balance areas on Thursday only. Lift available. There is a $.50 donation for sitting in or standing next to a chair for support. Great for those a one-way ride. Call for a ride the day before, or up to a week with some physical limitations. ahead. Rides are a first come first serve basis. CARDIO-DANCE NUTRITION PROGRAM 10/5/04-12/07/04- (10 weeks) $29.00 (gold card 62 or older Lunch with dessert bar is served Tuesday through Friday from $15.00) 10:50-11:35 11:30am – 12:30pm in the dining room. Suggested donation for Tuesdays. NEW! A high-energy/low impact aerobic dance class those age 60 and above is $2.25; under 60 is $4.25. Meals on for active adults who want to stay in shape. Bring a mat for cool- Wheels for homebound senior 60+ down. in Oregon City, West Linn, Beavercreek and Redland is GENTLE PILATES STRETCHING/YOGA delivered Tuesday through Friday 10/5/04-12/09/04 (10 Weeks) $61.00 (gold card 62 or older (frozen meals are delivered for $31.00) 9:45-10:45 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays. Using yoga Monday and weekends). movements and Pilate stretches to strengthen and promote more flexibility, strength and balance. Please bring a mat and light hand held weights. Adults of all ages welcome. 503-657-8287 PIONEER CENTER 23 BINGO - Our Bingo group meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 LIGHT AEROBICS - 06/21/04-09/01/04 (11 Weeks) $76.00 PM at the center. We have a lively group here, but we could use (gold card or older $38.00) 9:30-10:30 AM Monday and Wednes- more players to make it more enjoyable. $.25 per card. Center days. A fun low-impact exercise program. Class includes closed 11/11 & 11/25. stretching, toning and use of light hand held weights. (Bring 1-2 pound weights). Weight portion of class done from a chair. Center - Have fun making crafts, sewing quilts, aprons, etc. BUSY BEE closed 10/20. for fundraisers. Group meets every Monday from 9-Noon SPANISH INTRO. I & II - 9/28/04-11/16/04 (8 weeks) $50.00 - 9 AM-4 PM Monday through Thursday and Friday after POOL (gold card or older $25.00) 12:00 PM-1:45 PM. No prior experi- Noon. We have a beautiful pool table located in our TV/Computer ence necessary. This class will be adjusted to fit the needs of the room. Ask for the eight ball at the front desk. students. Center closed 10/20,22, 11/25&26. LINE DANCING - On going class, 11:45-1:30 PM. Learn all the This fun group meets every Wednesday from 12:30- BUNCO - latest line dance steps, and some traditional ones as well. No 3:00 PM. Fee is $1.25. Center closed 10/20. partner needed. Group meets every Tuesday. SCRABBLE - This friendly fun group meets every Friday from WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION An individual weight training 12:30-3:00 P.M. Center closed 10/22 & 11/26. session to introduce you to a personalized fitness program PINOCHLE - Group meets every Mondays and Wednesdays at designed to meet your individual needs. Adults 50 & older, call for 1pm (.25c fee). Closed on 10/20. an appointment 503-657-8287. KNITTING & CROCHETING FOR BEGINNERS WEIGHT TRAINING ROOM Open Monday-Friday from 9:00- 9/28/04-12/7/04 (11 Weeks) cost is $15 and you pay instructor, 4:00 PM. Come join our weight room- it’s fun to exercise with Tuesdays. Learn basic knitting and crocheting stitches. Bring others. Adults 50 & older. Pre-requisite weight room orientation. your own needles and yarn. Call the instructor Janice Tipton 503- Purchase 24 visits for $20.00. 266-8030 or Pioneer Center 503-657-8287. GROUP PIANO LESSONS 9/28/04-12/07/04- 10:45-11:45 CHORUS - 9/3/04-11/19/04 10:00-11:30 AM cost is $22 every PM Tuesdays. This is a group class designed to provide introduc- Friday. The chorus is open to all adults who enjoy singing a tion to basic Piano technique. Keyboard practice included. variety of show tunes and good time oldies. For more information Contact the instructor, John Jaqua, 503-620-6950 or Pioneer contact Marge Penman 503-722-8425 or Pioneer Center 530-657- Community Center, at 503-657-8287. 8287. Center closed 10/22 and 11/26. COMPUTER BASICS - 9/7/04-12/14/04 This starter course BEGINNING GUITAR I - 9/16/04-10/21/04 (6 Weeks)This is the opens with a survey of computer terminology and Components. place to get started! In a fun and enjoyable context this 4-week You’ll learn to set up master folders in windows & explore the class will get you up and playing F A S T! You will learn easy Worldwide Web. Call Jerry King at 503-723-9497 chords, strumming, and songs. Please bring your own guitar. WORD PROCESSING - 9/7/04-12/14/04. Build on basics Classes are: Thursday morning 10- 10:45 One class per week for you’ve mastered to fine-tune your word processing skills. Call 6 weeks $75 ($5 at the first class for workbook). Jerry King at 503-723-9497. BEGINNING GUITAR II- 10/28/04-12/09/04 (6 Weeks) 2ND HAND ROW – Every Thursday 9-11:30 am visit the Pioneer It’s time for the next step! This fun 4-week class picks up where Community Center and find a treasure from the ladies in 2nd hand BEGINNING GUITAR I left off or for those who have had some row. Items vary each week and can include antiques, jewelry, gifts beginning guitar. More chords, strumming, and songs. Classes and knick-knacks. Remember 2nd hand does not mean 2nd best! are: Thursday Morning: 10:00- 10:45 One class per week for 4 weeks $75. Call the Center regarding questions concerning guitar WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DANCES, Swing Street Glenn lessons 503-657-8287 or call instructor Bill Price 503-997-6568. Tadina Big Band (live 16 piece Big Band) and the Black Magic Band (14 piece Band) at the Pioneer Adult Community Center ACOUSTIC GUITAR WORKSHOP- 9/16/04-10/21/04 (6 12:30-3:00 pm, $5 per person. They play on alternating Wednes- Weeks)Easy songs, finger picking, Strumming, new chords, and days these dances: Swing, Cha-Cha, Waltzes, Rumba, Tango, techniques. Some guitar experience needed. One class for 6 Fox Trot + variety of dance rhythms. For more information on weeks-$75. Choose from 10/28/-11/05. $5 fee for materials. For which Wednesday each band plays call the center at 503-657- more information Contact Bill Price 503-997-6588. 8287. Come early to for lunch. Lunch is from 11:30-12:30pm. BERRY PARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Presents $4.25 (60 years and +, suggested donation $2.25). “This Joint is Jumpin” featuring “Jass Two Plus One”- Hot Swing AARP 55 ALIVE - The Driver Safety Program is a refresher course Jazz Band, Saturday September 11, from 1-3 pm. A Community specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. The eight- hour Dance and Fundraiser for the Pioneer Community Center Meals course is taught in two four hour, two days sessions, and cost on Wheels Program. This event takes place at Berry Park $10 (you pay instructor). The course helps drivers refine existing Retirement Community, 13669 S. Gaffney Lane in Oregon City. skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Session For more information please call 503-656-7614. There will be a dates are: August 16-17 and Sept. 13-14, Oct. 4-5th, Nov.15-16 outdoor dance floor for anyone who wishes to dance and and Dec. 20-21 time is 9-1 PM. Classes are held at the Pioneer refreshments will be served. Adult Community Center, 503-657-8287. 16 TRAIL NEWS FALL 2004 NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR Park Place Neighborhood Association (PPNA) General Membership Meeting Canemah Neighborhood Association (CNA) Date: Monday, September 20, November 15, 2004 and February 21, General Membership Meeting 2005 Time: 7:00 P. M. Date: Thursday, 9/16 and 11/18, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Oregon City View Manor Community Center Bldg. Location: Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive 200 Longview Way, Oregon City Steering Committee Meetings Steering Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, October 21, 2004 Time: 5:30 pm Date: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2004 and Jan. 17, 2005 Time: 7:00pm Location: City Hall, 320 Warner Milne Road Location: South Fork Water Facility, 15962 Hunter Road Contact: Howard Post, Chairman at (503) 650-0976 or Nancy Contact: Lois Kiefer, Chairman at (503) 722-7142 and visit Chapman at (503) 657-6522 www.neighborhoodlink.com/oregoncity/ppn Gaffney Lane Neighborhood Association (GLNA) Rivercrest Neighborhood Association (RNA) Steering Committee Meeting Steering Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 15 and Tuesdays on December 7, Date: Thursday, September 23, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm 2004, January 25 and March 15, 2005 Time: 6:30 pm Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1321 Linn Avenue Location: Jimmy O’s Pizzeria, 1678 Beavercreek Road, Suite R General Membership Meeting General Membership Meeting Date: Thursday, October 28, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2004 and Tuesdays on January 4, March 1 Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1321 Linn Avenue and May 3, 2005 Time: 7:00 pm Contact: Diane McKnight, Chairman at (503) 656-6435 and visit Location: Berry Park Retirement Community, 13669 Gaffney Lane www.neighborhoodlink.com/oregoncity/rcna (Off of Molalla Avenue behind Burgerville) South End Neighborhood Association (SENA) Contact: Joan Schultze, Chairman at (503) 657-3355 and visit General Membership Meeting www.neighborhoodlink.com/oregoncity/glna Date: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm Hazel Grove - Westling Farm Neighborhood (HG - WFNA) Location:Cornerstone United Methodist Church,18955 South End Rd. General Membership Meeting Steering Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, September 16, 2004 Time: 7:00pm Date: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 (call Karen Montoya to confirm) Location:Cornerstone United Methodist Church,18955 South End Rd. Time: 6:30 P.M. Steering Committee Meeting Location:Cornerstone United Methodist Church,18955 South End Rd Date: Thursday, October 21, 2004 (Call Kathy Hogan to confirm) Contact: Karen S. Montoya, Chairman at (503) 557-8065 Time: 6:30 pm Tower Vista Neighborhood Association (TVNA) Location:Cornerstone United Methodist Church,18955 South End Rd. General Membership Meeting Contact: Kathy Hogan, Co-Chairman at (503) 657-9435 Date: Thursday, September 23, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm Hillendale Neighborhood Association (HNA) Location: Oregon City South End Fire Station, 19001 South End Road Steering Committee Meeting Steering Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 15 and Tuesdays on December 7, Date: Thursday, October 28, 2004 Time: 6:30 pm 2004, January 25 and March 15, 2005 Time:6:30 pm Location: Oregon City South End Fire Station, 19001 South End Road Location: Jimmy O’s Pizzeria, 1678 Beavercreek Road, Suite R Contact: Todd Tuthill, Chairman at (503) 655-7313 General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2004 and Tuesdays on January 4, March 1 Chief’s Advisory Committee Meeting(s) (Police and Fire) and May 3, 2005 Time: 7:00pm Date: Tuesday September 21, October 19 and November 9, 2004 Location: Berry Park Retirement Community, 13669 Gaffney Lane Time: 6:30 p.m. (Off of Molalla Avenue behind Burgerville) Location: Oregon City Fire Station, 624 7th Street Contact: Julie Hollister, Co-Chairman at (503) 656-3950 Contact: Chris Wadsworth, Administrative Assistant at (503) 496- 1681. McLoughlin Neighborhood Association (MNA) General Membership Meeting Citizen Involvement Committee Council (CICC) Date: Thursday, September 2 and November 4, 2004 and January 6, Date: Tuesday, September 13, October 12 and November 9, 2004 2005 Time: 7:00 pm Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Carnegie Center, 606 John Adams Location: Oregon City Fire Station, 624 7th Street Street Steering Committee Meeting Contact: Julie Hollister, Chairman at (503) 656-3950 Date: Thursday, 10/7 and 12/2, 2004 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Neighborhood Office at the OC Fire Station, 624 7th Street For additional neighborhood information call Mary E. Palmer, Public Contact: Tim Powell, Co-Chairman at (503) 650-2466 or Dean Walch, Affairs Manager at 503-657-0891 or e-mail her at Co-Chairman at (503) 723-4365 and visit [email protected] www.neighborhoodlink.com/oregoncity/Mcloughlin

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