WINTER 2020–21
CITY SERVICES | COMMUNITY EVENTS | PROGRAMS | INFORMATION
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City Matters by Mayor Dan Holladay
As we are gathering information for this edition of Trail a gift certificate to local restaurants. For each gift certificate News, the world is dealing with the outbreak of novel redeemed, the City will donate $5 to a local food bank. Learn coronavirus disease (COVID-19). All information pro- more about the program on page 23. vided in this edition is subject to change. Please call our Another incredibly impactful program the City has imple- offices or check online before attending a program or mented is the Re-Imagine Opportunity Fund, which will pro- service listed in the Trail News. vide forgivable loans (up to $60,000) to existing businesses or The outbreak of COVID-19 in Oregon City has sent us nonprofits implementing new innovative programs supporting into uncharted territory, and with the constant changes Oregon City’s visitor economy. Attractions, guides and outfit- and guidance we want you and your family to stay up ters, restaurant and hospitality providers are eligible and must to date with the City’s responses. Please visit this site: demonstrate the ability to implement new business processes, www.orcity.org/community/covid-19-coronavirus- or purchase new technologies to sustain their operations in information for updates on City services and programs. Our Parks and Recre- the face of multiple challenges like the Coronavirus, large ation Department has made a helpful website to show what park and recreation regional fires, or extreme weather conditions. The Re-Imagine amenity is open and what is closed. Find it at www.orcity.org/community/ Opportunity Fund pays up to 90% of Total Project Cost, up to whats-open-and-whats-closed-oregon-city-parks-and-recreation . $60,000 per application, and applicants must provide a 10% Staff is adapting programs, such as the Community Showcase to help build cash match or show in-kind purchase. The grantees will be food resiliency in our community. The Community Showcase Program asks announced early 2021. Oregon City residents to become a ‘tourist’ in their own City by watching a Due to COVID-19 our programs and services have had to change video that highlights our local attractions. After watching the video, a quiz will and adapt, and we appreciate the community’s patience and prompt you to answer questions and you will be entered into a drawing for perseverance.
OC 2040 Oregon City Comprehensive Plan Update | oc2040.com
The City of Oregon City is looking for your thoughts on how we can best serve you over the next 20 years. GUIDE THE FUTURE OF THE CITY BY SHARING YOUR HOPES, DREAMS, PRIORITIES, AND CONCERNS RELATED TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH 2040!
How should the City balance housing, transportation, ary, and the Zoning Code. The current plan may be found at jobs, historic preservation, stream protection, and www.orcity.org/planning/comprehensive-plan. infrastructure needs? How similar is your vision to that of your neighbors, or other community members you Oregon City has experienced significant change within our have yet to meet? The #OC2040 project will update our Comprehensive Plan to community since the last time our Comprehensive Plan was provide a unified vision for good governance and future decision making. Visit updated was in 2004. We need your help and participation the project website at www.oc2040.com to learn more about the project and to reach as many community members as possible so that the take a survey to share your vision for the future of Oregon City. updated Comprehensive Plan reflects our community’s shared vision and serves us all. The Comprehensive Plan is a document that guides growth and development over the next 20 years. Over the next year and a half, the City will be seeking Over the last few months, we have taken the #OC2040 pro- direction from all community members to identify how to plan for and respond cess on the road! Our community-based Project Advisory Team to changes in population and job growth. The most important part of the proj- (PAT) hosted numerous virtual or socially-distant community ect is to make sure we hear from our entire community, especially those who conversations with friends, neighbors, groups, clubs and orga- have been underrepresented in the past. nizations to talk about the future of Oregon City. Interactive display boards were also posted around town, asking about Local comprehensive plans are required by state law, and Oregon City’s existing the things that make Oregon City great. The community is Comprehensive Plan is based on nineteen Statewide Planning Goals within state also invited to share photos of your favorite places in Oregon law, including land use, citizen involvement, housing, natural resources, and City for the #OC2040 Vision Board hosted on the City’s social economic development. The Oregon City Comprehensive Plan helps ensure media accounts. There are many opportunities to share your that land resources are thoughtfully and efficiently used, public services are ade- voice for #OC2040! quate and cost-effective, sufficient housing is available, and natural and historic resources that help define the City’s character are preserved and protected, To learn more about all the ways to get involved, please visit while ensuring that all Oregon City community members have continued par- http://www.oc2040.com. You can also call us at 503.722.3789, ticipation and influence on decisions about growth. The Comprehensive Plan is or drop by our office at 695 Warner Parrott Rd, Monday–Friday implemented through other City plans, such as Parks Master Plans, the Trans- between 8:30am–3:30pm. You can also email the Project portation System Plan, concept plans for areas within the Urban Growth Bound- Manager, Pete Walter, Senior Planner at [email protected].
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Winter 2020–21 Trail News Contents
Oregon City Mayor Dan Holladay 4 Parks Department Position 1 Rocky Smith, Jr. Oregon City Position 2 Denyse McGriff 7 Mountain View Cemetery Commissioners Position 3 Frank O'Donnell Position 4 Rachel Lyles Smith 9 Pioneer Community Center City Manager Tony Konkol 12 Day Camps & Recreation City Recorder Kattie Riggs Community Development Director Laura Terway 16 Swimming Pool Finance Director Wyatt Parno Established Human Resources Director Patrick Foiles 18 Public Library in 1844 at Library Director Greg Williams Parks and Recreation Director Kendall Reid 22 Community Information the End of the Police Chief/Public Safety Director James Band Oregon Trail 24 Police Department Public Works Director John Lewis
The Mayor and City Commission are elected officials who are volunteers and do 25 Code Enforcement not keep regular office hours. Please call 503.657.0891 for contact information. City Commission meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month 26 Community Development at 7:00pm in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Any citizen is welcome to address the Commission on any subject at the beginning of each meeting. 28 Ecology, Conservation & Sustainability
City Commission regular meetings are streamed live at www.orcity.org and are 30 Public Works available on demand after the meeting. Willamette Falls Studios broadcasts meet- ings live at 7:00pm on TV Channel 28 and rebroadcasts them throughout the 35 Announcements & Special Events month. For a broadcast schedule visit https://wfmcstudios.org or call 503.650.0275. Oregon City Trail News The City of Oregon City produces and distributes the free Trail News publication four times annually to facilitate community awareness of City department projects, com- munity services and local tourism, recreation and educa- tion opportunities. All residential postal customers in the 97045 zip code receive a printed copy in their mailbox. A limited number of additional free copies are available at many City facilities as well as the Oregon City Public Library. Current and archival issues of the Trail News are available at: www.orcity.org/community/trail-news. Community Communications Coordinator—Kristin Brown Graphic Design, Layout, Image Editing—©Gwen Speicher dba Gwen’s Graphic Solutions Cover Art—Ermatinger House Winter Vision, by G. Speicher Photo Usage—On occasion, Oregon City staff may take photographs of participants in recreation programs, events or people on Parks and Recreation properties. Such photos are for Parks & Recreation use only and may be used in future publications or flyers. Icons throughout this edition City of Oregon City Changes or closures due to Covid-19. Please call or check the website 503.657.0891 (City Hall) for the current status of the facility and/or programs offered. 625 Center Street PO Box 3040 Virtual classes, programs or meetings are offered online in lieu of the Oregon City, OR 97045 usual in-person events at a brick and mortar facility. www.orcity.org
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Parks Department 500 Hilda Street | 503.496.1201
12TH DOWNTOWN 11TH Oregon City Parks & Facilities Map 10TH
ARCH 9TH BRIDGE 10TH 2 8TH ER MCLOUGHLIN River Access Trail IV R 7TH E 9TH T T E 6TH M A SINGER HILL L RAILROAD 8TH L 7 Clackamette I W 7TH F WASHINGTON Cove Trail 18 Park Municipal Elevator H McLoughlin 8 Clackamette Place 6TH B Main Fire City Hall E Station
MAIN 5TH Public Library 99 HWY HIGH ErmatingerErmatinger D A 1 & Library Park Jon Storm End of the FRONT 4TH Oregon Trail HOLCOMB I 1 JOHN Q14 ADAMS Pioneer Center 1 C 3RD Richard Bloom 24JACKSON Y TH MCLOUGHLIN Sportcraft ABER NE McLoughlin Promenade CENTER 2ND 1 Abernethy Creek 16 L 2 Atkinson 15TH REDLANDOregon City 1ST Public Works JOHN ADAMS Barclay 16TH JEFFERSON WASHINGTON4 Museum of the Oregon Territory Parks Hours MADISON MONROE Swimming M Pool OPEN 5:00AM–10:00PM DC 12TH City Hall Latourette Willamette It is unlawful to be in a City 9TH H Falls park outside of these hours. Hospital DOWNTOWN5TH JACKSON 7TH DIVISION Smoke & TAY LOR
IN L Tobacco-Free H G 26 Waterboard PEARL U ORDINANCE 16-1012, PARA 11 cLO M All Oregon City parks are smoke 17 Old Canemah Singer 23 Creek and tobacco-free. This city ordi-
Barclay HWY 213 Rivercrest 21 MOLALLA 3 nance applies to cigarettes, elec- Canemah Hills Sta ord tronic cigarettes and marijuana. 2 G 12 Hazelwood HOLMES Mountain For more information, call the Parks Office at 503.496.1201 11 Hartke View HOLLY LINN Cemetery Police Station Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm SOUTH END WARNER PARROTT K Municipal Court Planning & J MAPLE LANE Chapin 6 Building WARNER MILNE
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PARTLOW MOLALLA THAYER CENTRAL POINT 13 Hillendale
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Wesley GAFFNEY City Limits STREETS PARRISH Lynn 27 Parks Freeways UGB Arterials Fire Station Streets H Hospital Bike Paths MAP FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. The information on this map is derived from Oregon City’s Public Building digital database. However, there may be map errors or omissions. Please contact Oregon City directly 2 MILE 1 to verify map information. Notification of any errors will be appreciated.
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500 Hilda Street | 503.496.1201 Parks Department
MAJOR CITY PARKS 6 Chapin Park 340 Warner Parrott Road Parks & 8 Clackamette Park 1955 Clackamette Drive Amenities 13 Hillendale Park 19260 Clairmont Way Map NumbersMap 14 Jon Storm Park Courts Basketball Barbecues Benches Dock Boat Boat Launch Area Play Children’s Dog Pots Drinking Fountains Electricity Horseshoes/Cornholes Park Host Parking Spaces Pickle Ball Court Tables Picnic Restrooms–Seasonal Park Skate Soccer Fields Softball Diamonds Spray Park Courts Tennis Path Trail/Walking Court Volleyball Bridge / View Deck 1 Abernethy Creek Park 1801 Clackamette Drive P 18 Park Place Park 2 Atkinson Park dp P 16180 Front Avenue 3 Barclay Hills Park dp 21 Rivercrest Park 4 Barclay Park 131 Park Drive 5 Canemah Childrens Park 27 Wesley Lynn Park 12901 Frontier Parkway 6 Chapin Park dp P CITY FACILITIES 7 Clackamette Cove Trail dp A Public Library 8 Clackamette Park dp P 606 John Adams Street 9 D.C. Latourette Park B City Hall 10 End of the Oregon Trail 625 Center Street P C End of the Oregon Trail 11 Hartke Park Interpretive/Visitor Ctr 12 Hazelwood Park 1726 Washington Street 13 Hillendale Park dp P D Ermatinger House 619 Sixth Street 14 Jon Storm Park dp E Main Fire Station 15 Library Park 624 Seventh Street 16 McLoughlin Promenade dp F McLoughlin House 17 Old Canemah Park 713 Center Street G Mountain View Cemetery 18 Park Place Park dp P & Parks Operations 19 Richard Bloom Tots Park 500 Hilda Street 20 River Access Trail dp P H Municipal Elevator 300 Seventh Street 21 Rivercrest Park dp P I Pioneer Community Ctr 22 Shenandoah Park 615 Fifth Street 23 Singer Creek Park J Planning & Building 24 Sportcraft Park P 698 Warner Parrott Road 25 Stafford Park K Police Station, Municipal Court, Code Enforcement 26 Waterboard Park P 1234 Linn Avenue 27 Wesley Lynn Park dp P L Public Works Operations 122 S Center Street Dogs are Welcome in Oregon City Parks M Swimming Pool However, to ensure all users have a safe and enjoyable experience, please follow City parks rules, and be 1211 Jackson Street sure your pet is leashed and under your control at all times. And of course, please clean up after your dog! CITY BOAT DOCKS AND LAUNCHES OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS (OLDA): BARCLAY PARK | PARK PLACE PARK | WESLEY LYNN PARK An off-leash dog area provides a safe and enjoyable recreational experience to dog owners and their dogs 8 Clackamette Park while not impacting other park visitors or the environment. Local dogs and their owners are invited to enjoy 1955 Clackamette Drive 2 Reservable picnic shelters, our three designated off-leash dog areas. All parks are open areas with no fencing. restrooms. OLDA Rules Prohibited in OLDA 14 Jon Storm (Transient Dock) ❚ Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times ❚ Human Food 1801 Clackamette Drive ❚ Dog waste must be cleaned up by their owners IMMEDIATELY ❚ Dog Food & Dog Treats 72–hour moorage, a pump- ❚ ❚ out station, restrooms, one Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park Aggressive Dogs reservable picnic shelter. ❚ Owners/handlers must be within the OLDA and supervise ❚ Sick Dogs 24 Sportcraft their dog with leash readily available ❚ Puppies (under 4 months) 1701 Clackamette Drive ❚ Aggressive dogs must be removed IMMEDIATELY ❚ Dogs in Heat A 2–lane launch with floats ❚ Dogs should be under voice control and a restroom. We Build Community Through People, Parks and Programs. || WINTER 2020–21 || Oregon City Trail News 5 DUE TO COVID-19, ALL SERVICES, PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Parks Department 500 Hilda Street | 503.496.1201
Parks Office Information SEE THE MOST RECENT UPDATES ON ALL PARKS AND OPEN Monday–Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm CEMETERY NEWS, SERVICES & FACILITIES AT Saturday, Sunday and these holidays: WWW.ORCITY.ORG/PARKSANDRECREATION Christmas Friday, December 25 CLOSED New Year’s Day Friday, January 1 MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 18 Clackamette RV Park Presidents’ Day Monday, February 15 PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR OPENING/CLOSURE INFORMATION Seasonal Park Updates ❚ 36 sites (each with water and 30-amp electricity hookups), RV dump station, CITY PARKS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC horseshoe pits and a children’s play area are nearby at Clackamette Park. 5:00AM–10:00PM DAILY. ❚ Maximum stay is 10 days, with a minimum of 14 days absence before the next It is unlawful to be in the parks outside of these hours. visit. A total of 30 days per calendar year is allowed. ❚ Spaces are available on a first-come basis only. ❚ PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS ❚ We do not take reservations. Online shelter reservations have been put on hold. ❚ Site prices are $25 or $30 per night, depending on location. Payment is made Watch the Parks facilities webpage for updated on site by cash, VISA, MasterCard, Discover only. NO checks or foreign currency information: https://www.orcity.org/parks/facilities accepted. ❚ CLACKAMETTE RV PARK Visit https://www.orcity.org/parks/clackamette-rv-park for more information including Call 503.496.1201 or check https://bit.ly/2GvRcRH. amenities, nightly rates, length of stay, and RV Park Rules. ❚ SPRAYPARKS—Closed ❚ DUMP STATION Staying Safe in the Parks During Winter The dump station remains open year-round except for As daylight hours diminish, please remember to keep safety in mind. Parking lots, occasional maintenance or weather-related closures. sidewalks and walking paths can be quite dangerous on snowy and icy days. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe while using the parks: ❚ Plan extra time to get to your destination; don’t rush while walking or driving. Did You Know? PARKS Q&A ❚ Wear shoes with good traction that are appropriate for winter walking conditions. What’s Open and What’s Closed ❚ Wear visible clothing with reflective gear. in Oregon City Parks and Recreation? ❚ Stay on designated pathways. Oregon City Parks Department has been taking nec- ❚ Watch out for and avoid slippery surfaces. essary steps to ensure the safety of the community ❚ Wait for vehicles to completely stop before crossing a road. Vehicles may not be while in the parks. able to stop immediately due to road conditions.
The timing of reopening the parks is connected to the State of the Oregon Governor’s directives as well as the Clackamas County directives relating to COVID-19. We look forward to the time we can offer more services and amenities in our parks once again.
The best way to find out information is by going to the Oregon City Parks and Recreation webpage at https://www.orcity.org/community/whats-open- and-whats-closed-oregon-city-parks-and-recreation.
You may also visit the City website (www.orcity.org) and click on the blue banner at the top of the page: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Information) For additional Parks updates or questions, please call 503.496.1201 or email [email protected].
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500 Hilda Street | 503.657.82 9 9 Mountain View Cemetery
Cemetery Office Information Opportunities for Volunteers OPEN Monday–Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm ❚ A special thank you goes out to the Junior Reserves’ Officer Training Corp (JROTC) at the Oregon City High Saturday, Sunday and these holidays: School for coming to the Cemetery and participating Christmas Friday, December 25 in a fall clean-up in the old Section of the cemetery. The CLOSED New Year’s Day Friday, January 1 JROTC Spring cleanup was cancelled when school was closed MLK Jr. Day Monday, January 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate the crew being allowed to help in Presidents’ Day Monday, February 15 the cemetery, once again. ❚ Boy Scout Troop 220 and Scout Master Bob Eastman: Thank you for always caring for the cemetery grave site flags placed on Veterans’ and Memorial Day. Cemetery Visitor Safety Tips The Troop inspects the flags to ensure they are in good order, repairing as many While visiting the cemetery, one of the most important flags as possible and properly retiring the flags that can no longer be repaired. things to remember is to respect the dignity of the On the Saturday before Veterans’ and Memorial Day, the Troop and family premises. To help ensure safety for all, please observe members place the flags on each Veterans’ grave site in the 55-acre cemetery, the following: without fail. Thank you to all of you for your assistance and dedication to your ❚ Refrain from leaning against headstones and community. monuments; they can topple. ❚ The health and safety of our volunteers is our top priority. Restrictions are ❚ Stone slabs covered in moss or lichen can be very better defined for volunteering at the cemetery. If you or your organization is slippery. contemplating volunteer opportunities, please consider working at Mountain ❚ Children must always be supervised; stay alert to View Cemetery. Small groups of volunteers are needed to help maintain the Old their locations, especially around the headstones. Cemetery sections for Masonic members, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Do not allow them to climb on headstones. (IOOF) members and our community owned sections. These family lots always ❚ Be aware of signage or other indicators in the need volunteers to help pick up blown down limbs, scrape moss off family lot area where repairs are taking place or where an surrounds and general cleanup. internment is scheduled. Please consider volunteering to help preserve these historic sections at Mountain View ❚ Where a grave is excavated, stay outside the circle of Cemetery. Contact us at 503.657.8299 or [email protected]. safety to prevent falls.
Cemetery Celebrity ELLIS HUGHES (1860–1942) | SECTION A-5-2 Did You Know? CEMETERY Q&A Ellis Hughes was born April 11, 1860 in Wales and died December 3, 1942 1 How do I get out of the cemetery once the gates are in Willamette, Oregon (now part of closed for the evening? West Linn). Ellis lived his last 50 years Once the cemetery gates have closed for the in Willamette working as a woodcutter. evening, approach the gate very slowly. A sensor In 1902, Ellis became famous for recognizing the importance of a 16-ton stone in the on the gate will engage once it is interrupted by woods near his home in Willamette. Turns out the stone is a meteorite. Ellis claimed the front of your car and the gate will open. The ownership of the meteor and moved it to his property. It took 3 months to move time the gates close changes with the seasons as the meteor three-quarters of a mile. He built an enclosure around the meteor and the hour of dusk changes. charged visitors admission. If you are walking, there is a walk-through gate to Although he discovered the meteor, and no one disputed his find, there was a prob- the left or south side of the main cemetery drive- lem. The meteor was initially located on property owned by Oregon Iron and Steel through gate for your convenience. Company. When Oregon and Iron and Steel sued Hughes over the ownership of 2 How do I arrange a burial service, order a the meteor, the courts agreed with the company and the meteor was returned to headstone, or conduct other business with the Oregon Iron and Steel. Cemetery Office during COVID-19 restrictions? The meteor is called the Willamette Please call the cemetery office before planning a Meteorite and is on display at the service or trying to conduct other business at the American Museum of Natural History, cemetery. We will be able to verify what services on loan from the Confederated Tribes are available, arrange an appointment to conduct of the Grand Ronde Community of business and explain any requirements that may Oregon. be in place. Read more about this story by googling Need more details? Please call 503.657.8299. Ellis Hughes or Willamette Meteorite.
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Mountain View Cemetery 500 Hilda Street | 503.657.8299
Veterans Memorial Restoration Project DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT ❚ ADA accessibility WWW.ORCITY.ORG/CEMETERY/VETERANS-MEMORIAL-RESTORATION ❚ Installing new concrete seatwall benches Over a century of history lies in the Veteran's Memorial area, which speaks to ❚ Improving stairs and adding handrails the importance of preserving and maintaining the memorial plaza, while also ❚ Moving bronze memorial plaques to a vertical surface making sure it remains a safe, usable space for the entire community for the ❚ Adding informational signage next century. The goals of this restoration address several needs: ❚ Installation of podiums to recognize each of the armed force
History of the Veterans Memorial Plaza For 139 years, dating back to 1881, ceremonies for Decoration Day have been held in Oregon City, organized by Meade Post No. 2 Grand Army of the Republic. This began an annual recognition of Civil War Veterans buried at Mountain View Cemetery. 130 years ago, the City began participat- ing in the services being held at Mountain View Cemetery. The Oregon City Commission Minutes dated December 5, 1951 is the earliest history that has been found on the Veterans Memorial area. The Commander of the V.F.W. Post #1324 discussed with the Commission the need for a place to hold Memorial Day services and to erect a permanent memorial for veterans of all wars at Mountain View Cemetery and the V.F.W. would be permitted to erect this memorial. The motion was Passed. This memorial location differs from other memorials in the area in that it recognizes ALL Veterans. There are 16 memorial plaques for service mem- bers from WWI, WWII, five sailors, soldiers and four other service members killed in action. The success of our annual Memorial Day event is due to the community. The Boy Scouts place flags on the graves of all Veterans, the middle school band performs, the National Anthem is sung by a youth member in the community, and the JROTC performs Presentation of Colors. The VFW per- forms the 21-gun salute. First responders including Clackamas Fire and Oregon City Police, Veterans within the community, and local organizations participate during our service by paying tribute to the fallen of the many wars and conflicts. The event concludes with a Procession, accompanied by a bagpiper, to the grave site of a Firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1956. In 2020, the bugler, Randy Leisure, played Taps for the Memorial service for the 50th year. The memorial is a common link for multiple generations, dating back as far as the Civil War to current times. We are excited to be moving forward with this project. The plans have been completed. We are working on grants, donations and fundraising to help procure funds to support the cost of this project. Mountain View Cemetery Options ❚ Burials—Our staff can help you with pre-planning your cemetery arrangements. We offer many options for full-body or cremation including: Full-Body Burial Lots | Cremation Lots | Crypts & Niches | Scattering Canyon ❚ Memorials—Mountain View offers several choices to memorialize your loved ones, including: Engraved Bricks | Natural Stones | Bronze Inscription Vases | A Memorial Wall | Headstones Please call 503.657.8299 or visit our office for rates, options, more information, or to make an appointment.
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615 Fifth Street | 503.657.82 87 Pioneer Community Center
Pioneer Center Hours Annual Appeal Letter
PIONEER COMMUNITY CENTER IS ALTHOUGH CLACKAMAS COUNTY HAS BEGUN REOPENING, your Pioneer Com- munity Center will remain closed, and all of our in-person recreation programs CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, BUT IS are canceled until further notice, as vulnerable seniors are at the greatest risk amid COVID-19. STILL OPERATING MEALS ON WHEELS THE PIONEER CENTER'S MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS are on the front lines OUT OF THE FACILITY. every day, focused on doing all we can to keep Oregon City and West Linn seniors safe and nourished. Our program flexed over the pandemic to meet the needs of our SOME VIRTUAL PROGRAMING clients. We now provide food boxes to make sure the homebound population has food throughout the weekend, and we make 275 wellness calls a month to check-in IS OFFERED, AND ASSISTANCE IS on clients' physical and mental health. Meal delivery has increased, but our physical presence in clients' doorways has had to diminish to maintain social distance and AVAILABLE OVER THE PHONE. guarantee this susceptible population is protected. YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ONE OF OUR CLIENTS, Fred, loves to talk but had few visitors. When Meals on Wheels drivers delivered THESE SERVICES IN THIS EDITION. his daily meals, he enjoyed talking to them as these were the only ones he saw regularly, unless his neigh- WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WE bor took him to store. On the weekends his daughter would stop by for a visit or a short trip out. He really CAN OPEN OUR DOORS AND PROVIDE appreciated the small gifts that sometimes came with his meals if the Center remembered his birthday and IN-PERSON CLASSES AND PROGRAMS. holidays, and would call his neighbor to Come quickly to see what I got! He would save them on his table just to look at and enjoy. All his family are gone except for his two daughters. He really Senior Services & Programs appreciated all the help, and the community did, too, just knowing he had good meals and a social life. MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE The Nutrition Program provides noon meals, deliv- IN THE MEANTIME, WE ASK FOR YOUR HELP. All donations received by our gener- ered to homebound seniors ages 60+ and those ous community members are tax-deductible and will go directly towards our ongo- under 60 Medicaid-qualified seniors who are ing efforts to keep the homebound and infirm safe and nourished. Your financial referred by local SPD offices. Service areas include support will help keep our services and programs such as Meals on Wheels at the Oregon City, West Linn, Beavercreek, Redland and Pioneer Community Center thriving. Donate at http://bit.ly/donatemealsonwheels Carus. Hot meals are delivered Monday–Friday, 10:30am–12:45pm. Frozen meals are provided for closures, weekends and holidays. The service also Cover the Miles Program provides a menu and a newsletter with upcoming This program provides mileage reimbursement to our Meals on Wheels drivers who events and meal information. need it — many are seniors themselves and are on fixed incomes. You, your business or Pioneer Center Meals on Wheels Coordinator, organization can adopt a route for an annual tax-deductible donation of $100+. With Shirley Ryan, 503.722.5979 for more info. your sponsorship, you can have your name or business listed in our newsletter and the Trail News. Your name can also be on a magnetic door sign TRANSPORTATION we provide for our drivers’ vehicles, which reads: “Meals on For ages 60+ or adults with disabilities who live in Wheels sponsored by (your name)”. Oregon City or West Linn. Vans are lift-equipped. 503.657.8287 up to 7 days ahead to schedule THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT PROGRAM SPONSORS! a ride. Suggested donation: $1.00 each way Avamere Living at Berry Park | BCT | Beavercreek Lions | Clackamas Federal Credit Union | Health Net | Mary MEDICARE INSURANCE ASSISTANCE & Thomas Troxel | Mike & Alice Norris | Parkin Electric | Trained volunteers with Statewide Health Insurance Peter & Anne Bellamy | Providence Health Plan | Terrence Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) provide free counseling & Lonnie Shumaker | Trick ‘N Racy Car Club | Beavercreek and assistance regarding your Medicare benefits. United Church of Christ | Anonymous Donors SHIBA at 503.655.8269
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Pioneer Community Center 615 Fifth Street | 503.657.82 87
Virtual Zoom Webinars TUESDAYS AT 10:00AM Energy Assistance Program Presented by Michael J. Rose, Attorney, Rose Elder Law, LLC Call Jamie at 503.722.3268 for more information or Registration details will be posted online at https://www.orcity.org/pioneercenter to see if you qualify. Applications available only by HOW TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID appointment. No Walk-Ins. *Applicants must meet Long term care is expensive. Many seniors do not have the income or resources to pay for federal low-income guidelines to apply and qualify.* this type of service for long. Please join us for an informational presentation on how you This federal program assists low-income house- can qualify for Medicaid to pay for long term care. We will discuss how to qualify even if holds with winter heating bills. The program is on you have too much income and too many assets. a first-come, first-served basis, and you must be a Tuesdays | December 8, January 26, February 23, March 23 Clackamas County resident. ESTATE PLANNING 101 Funds are available to assist During this time of COVID-19, we will discuss the documents you must have in place to those who heat with: protect yourself and your family. Attorney Michael Rose will discusses how you can protect Electricity (PGE) | yourself and your family in the event that you or a loved one needs long term care or Oil | Pellets | Wood | passes away. We will discuss: the most expensive estate planning mistakes, how to avoid Propane | Natural Gas probate, protecting your assets with trusts, avoiding estate taxes, and more! (NW Natural) Tuesdays | January 12, February 9, March 9
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615 Fifth Street | 503.657.82 87 Pioneer Community Center
Class Information & Registration REGISTER TODAY! ❚ VIRTUAL CLASSES ONLINE—To register, contact the instructor listed. ❚ (OVER**) DISCOUNT—Citizens over the specified age qualify for the listed reduced class fees at the Center. ❚ CANCELLATIONS—Classes, programs or events may be cancelled due to lack of participation.
MORE INFORMATION | HOW TO REGISTER: Call Email Online
Virtual Creative Expression Virtual Health & Wellness
ART CLASSES—IN THREE MEDIUMS COVID 19: STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM NATURALLY Instructor—Melissa Gannon 503.557.3963 Jessica 503.722.3781 [email protected] www.melissagannon.com for more info and a supply list. Instructor— Chrissy Bloome, RN, MS, Clackamas Community College You have the option to join a private Facebook group where Learn effective and simple strategies which you can do to build immunity and you can share your pieces, if you wish. decrease stress at home. People of ALL ages, backgrounds and cultures can do these easy techniques. ❚ ONLINE WATERCOLOR CLASS—In this class you will Schedule and more details TBA paint a variety of subjects using the exciting medium of watercolor. Melissa shares her years of painting experience. She shows color selection and mixing as well as applying Virtual Fitness LIVE-STREAM ON ZOOM watercolor washes through easy-to-follow video tutorials suitable for all levels. Receive the video links in your email BALANCE & HARMONY HEALING ARTS for you to complete at your convenience. There are 8 weeks Instructor—Nick Hancock 503.266.9939 www.balancenharmony.com of classes with a different photo to paint from each week. TAI CHI, YOGA, and QI GONG classes available via Zoom! January 5–February 23 | $70 (8 classes) Please see website for more details. HATHA YOGA ALL LEVELS—VIA ZOOM ❚ ONLINE ACRYLIC CLASS—Paint a variety of subjects in Jessica 503.722.3781 [email protected] acrylic. Melissa shares her years of painting experience. Instructor— Becky Pyles, Clackamas Community College Learn about color mixing and application. Easy to follow Feel better and reduce stress, no matter what your age or fitness level. This class video tutorials are suitable for all levels. Video links will be provides all the benefits of yoga: meditation, breathing, stretching, strengthen- sent to your email for you to complete at your convenience. ing and balance. Wear clothing in which you can easily move, have a mat or There are 8 weeks of classes with a different photo to paint blanket available at home. from each week. Thursdays | January 7–March 18 | 9:00–10:00am January 5–February 23 | $70 (8 classes) $44 (Over62—$33) 11 weeks, 11 classes ❚ ONLINE MIXED MEDIA PENCIL CLASS—Think spring and PILATES ALL LEVELS—VIA ZOOM paint lovely fuchsias using colored pencil and watercolor Jessica 503.722.3781 [email protected] pencil for that complex, layered look. Comprehensive Instructor—Stacy Rabe, Clackamas Community College videos show all the steps to create a lovely painting. Video Pilates is a whole body, low impact exercise routine that targets the smaller instruction is geared to all levels as Melissa shares her art muscles groups. Blending stretch and strength together for a fluid, multi level knowledge and expertise. Video links are sent to your workout that encourages length, stability, and body awareness email for you to view at your convenience. Tuesdays | January 5–March 16 | Time TBA Thursday, February 18 | $50 (one class only) $44 (Over62—$33) | 11 weeks, 11 classes
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NEW! Weekly Day Camps AGES 5–11 | NOVEMBER 16, 2020—MARCH 19, 2021** OREGON CITY PARKS & RECREATION IS OFFERING WEEK DAY CAMPS THIS WINTER! All of our activities will be Monday–Friday | 1:00–6:00pm* | Residents $130 per week | Non-Residents $150 per week done with distancing and Oregon City Swimming Pool & Community Room, 1211 Jackson Street, Oregon City 97045 we do require masks. *Kids may be dropped off or picked up anytime between 12:45–6:00pm **See Winter Day Camps (below) for changes during the weeks of December 21–23 & December 28–30** Oregon City Parks and Recreation has a great opportunity for kids and parents this school year. Sign your kids up for this camp to give them an opportunity to keep moving, doing activities, and socializing with friends! Does your kid need assistance with setting a computer up for homework? We provide that as well—just bring your own device! All of this happens with our awesome First Aid and CPR-certified counselors. Make sure to have campers being extra snacks, lots of water, and good running shoes to join in on all the fun! Please check our website for updates: www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation WAYS TO REGISTER: Online: www.orcity.org/swimmingpool | Phone: 503.657.8273 | In-Person: OC Swimming Pool, 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City
Winter Break Day Camps AGES 5–11 | TWO SESSIONS OFFERED OREGON CITY SWIMMING POOL & COMMUNITY ROOM | 1211 JACKSON STREET | FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: Online: www.orcity.org/swimmingpool | Phone: 503.657.8273 | In-Person: OC Swimming Pool, 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City Brrrrr…. It’s cold outside, but warm at camp! Let’s enjoy the winter break together, doing crafts, playing games, and even watching fun holiday movies. Catch up with your friends in our safe, fun environment run by CPR-trained counselors. There’s plenty to do, and winter break will fly by! Camps include games, crafts and more! All of the camp activities relate to the themes for the week and will allow your child to have fun alongside their friends at camp. We will play, make crafts, and sit down for lunchtime, so don’t forget to pack some food. All of this fun takes place in a safe environment led by our CPR-certified counselors. We look forward to seeing you for our Winter Break Day Camps!
SESSION 1: COLD NOSES, WARM HEARTS Monday–Wednesday | December 21–23 (3 days) 10:00am–4:00pm | Resident $60 | Non-Resident $80
SESSION 2: COZY CAMP DAYS Monday–Wednesday | December 28–30 (4 days) 10:00am–4:00pm | Resident $80 | Non-Resident $100
For more information and to register, please visit www.orcity.org or call 503.657.8273
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1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273 Recreation
Recreation Registration & Fees NEW CLASSES, UPDATES, REGISTRATION FEES & MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.ORCITY.ORG ❚ REGISTRATION Unless otherwise noted, advance registration is not required for 619 SIXTH STREET, OREGON CITY fitness classes. Pay a drop-in fee at the door or buy a punch card. Built circa 1843, the Ermatinger House is the oldest structure ❚ CITY RESIDENT DISCOUNT in Clackamas County and one of the oldest in Oregon. Come A resident is anyone who lives inside the city limits of Oregon City. learn about the importance of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Non-residents pay higher fees since they do not pay Oregon City the Pacific Northwest, Chief Trader Francis Ermatinger, the property taxes, which help fund Parks & Recreation programs. famous coin toss between Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove ❚ SCHOLARSHIPS that decided Portland’s name, and the early founding of Ore- For aquatic and select recreation programs, scholarships are avail- gon City. The museum also tells the fascinating story of the able to qualifying Oregon City residents. house itself! More info: www.orcity.org/swimmingpool/scholarship-information VIRTUAL TOURS Check out our website for updates on tours and event information. Also, look at our Friday Fast Facts videos! This is our way of giving tours virtually in Oregon City’s Virtual Yoga for Life oldest historic house. The videos can be found on our Facebook 1ST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE! page and YouTube Channel, ErmatingerHouse! This class is based on muscular alignment, balance, and body/mind www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/ermatinger-house awareness. By moving and stretching in a purposeful way we can www.facebook.com/ocparksandrec peel away the layers of pain, confusion, and self doubt. This is a JOIN US FOR UPCOMING SATURDAY EVENTS moving class based on Hatha, Anusara, and Sri Daiva methods. ❚ December 5 Christmas at the Ermatinger House Bring a yoga mat and a blanket. ❚ January 23 3rd Annual American Military Arms Display To register, email Instructor—Sarah Colarchik, RYT200 ❚ February 13 Oregon's Statehood and Its Politics at [email protected] ❚ March 13 The History of Gaming Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Please check the Friends of the Ermatinger webpage at 7:30–8:45am | Online | $5 drop-in fee www.facebook.com/ermatingerhouse and the Oregon Punch cards available for 10 or 20 classes City Parks website for more details. All of these events are subject to change, so please check the websites for up-to-date information.
Santa B-I-N-G-O y y yAyN T A Join us for some BINGO as Santa calls out the numbers and S hands out the prizes! We will have our Community Room BINGO decorated for the Holidays, some holiday music in the back- ground, distant photos with Santa, and more! 1 12 16 9 21 Pre-registration is required. 7 24 5 Saturday, December 19 | 11:30am–1:30pm & 2:30–4:30pm 18 10 Oregon City Community Room–inside the Swimming Pool $3 per person | $10 per family (up to 5 people) 8 2 y 11 13 ❚ We will be keeping families together at the 20 15 4 23 17 same table and keeping people spaced apart during BINGO. 6 22 14 19 3 ❚ Masks are required for kids 5 and older.
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Recreation & Swimming 1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS & THEIR CHILDREN AGES 3 –11 3RD SATURDAYS: NOV 21 | DEC 19 | JAN 16 | FEB 20
Oregon City Parks & Recreation has created the perfect evening pro- 4:30–5:00pm Drop-off REMEMBER, all kids must gram for your children while you have a night out on the town. Kids 4:30 – 8:15pm Fun & Games be potty trained and use the participate in over 4 hours of fun—playing games, making crafts, and 8:15–8:30pm Pick-up restroom independently. watching movies with our CPR/First Aid Certified Counselors. Don’t worry about food either — we’ll provide cheese pizza! REGISTER at www.orcity.org/swimmingpool or call 503.657.8273. Kids 5 and older will be required to be in masks, and ages 3–4 Fee per child per night: $30 Resident | $35 Non-Resident are strongly encouraged to wear masks. All activities, games, DROP-INS welcome depending on availability, so register early! etc. will be played with distance being a priority. Drop-in fee per child per night: $35 Resident | $40 Non-Resident
SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY PER CURRENT OHA GUIDELINES Community Room, Inside the Swimming Pool—1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273
Party For the most current information on Reservations availability, reservations or other questions: www.orcity.org/swimmingpool Indoor Pool & Party Room! 503.657.8273 EN FOR LI [email protected] W OP MITED WE ARE NO ACTIVITIES INDOOR SWIMMING POOL Rental Fee Per Hour Heated, 25 meters $78 Resident | $98 Non-Resident
COMMUNITY PARTY ROOM Rental Fee Per Hour SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY 2,000 sq. ft. $32 Resident | $48 Non-Resident PER CURRENT OHA GUIDELINES REMEMBER—Kids under 9 years old must have an adult in the water with them, at a ratio of 1 adult : 3 children.
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1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273 Recreation & Swimming
NOVEMBER 1–DECEMBER 31
OREGON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS: TRAVEL OREGON CITY’S SCAVENGER HUNT! Ready, Set, Go! Here's what you need to do to complete our weekly scavenger hunt and missions: 1 Grab your team (3 to 5 members are recommended for each team) 2 Download the Goose Chase App on your smartphone (iOS or Android) 3 Look up the game "Travel Oregon City" 4 Complete weekly missions 5 Earn the most points for chances to win some great prizes!
Lifeguard Training—Blended Learning Class* OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES AS SOON AS WE CAN TO DO SO SAFELY! For the most up-to-date schedule and information on our programs, please check our website at www.orcity.org/swimmingpool or call 503.657.8273. This course focuses on the job of a lifeguard in a swimming pool environment. Classes emphasize victim recognition, surveillance and equipment based rescues; includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. PREREQUISITES—Participants must be at least 15 years old and must be able to: ❚ Swim continuously for 300 yards ❚ Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only ❚ Retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 feet of water and return it to the surface Participants must attend all scheduled on-site classes at Oregon City Swimming Pool. Bring a swimsuit and towel…you will get wet. For more information, call Melissa Tierney at 503.974.5516. * There are approximately 7 hours of course work to do before the first day of class! For instructions on what to do before classes begin, go to: www.orcity.org/swimmingpool/american-red-cross-lifeguard-certification-course.
Oregon City Swim Team 503.655.4169 | [email protected] The Oregon City Swim Team is a competitive swim club that promotes lifetime fitness, character growth and personal excellence through hard work and challenges, both in and out of the pool. OCST provides an environment in which swimmers of all abilities can develop to their fullest, whether they are beginners or world-class athletes. If interested in joining, call or email the Swim Club.
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Swimming Pool 1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273
Swim Schedule — Winter 2020–21 Closures & Cancellations
WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR LIMITED ACTIVITIES. ❚ December 24 Closes at 4:00pm Please check our website for the most updated schedule: ❚ December 25 Closed for Christmas Day WWW.ORCITY.ORG/SWIMMINGPOOL ❚ December 31 Closes at 4:00pm Give us a call at 503.657.8273 if you would like to be sent a ❚ January 1 Closed for New Year’s Day hard copy of the schedule.
Admission Prices
DROP-IN FEES Youth (2–18) Adult (19+) Senior (62+) Family* Swim *Family Swim and PER SESSION: R NR R NR R NR R NR Family Memberships Recreational Swim, are for Youth and Parents / Family Swim, Lap $3.50 $4.50 $3.75 $5.00 $3.50 $4.50 $6.75 $9.00 Guardians living in one home. Swim, Aqua Jogging/ Water Walking WATER EXERCISE: Add 50 cents per person per class R = Residents 10 Sessions 20 Sessions 40 Sessions are those who live inside the city PUNCH CARDS limits of Oregon City. VALID FOR: R NR R NR R NR Rec Swim, Lap Swim, NR = Non-Residents Adults $31.75 $47.75 $55.00 $82.75 $90.00 $134.50 Aqua Jogging/Water pay a higher fee for classes Walk, Water Exercise Youth & Seniors $25.25 $38.75 $36.50 $54.75 $58.00 $87. 25 and activities since they do not pay the Oregon City property Adult R NR Youth/Senior R NR MEMBERSHIPS taxes that help fund the Parks and Recreation programs. For INCLUDE: Quarterly $54.50 $91.75 Quarterly $49.00 $82.00 Recreational Swim, more information, please ask Family* Swim, Lap Annually $109.50 $184.00 Annually $98.50 $165.75 our friendly front desk staff! Swim, Aqua Jogging/ 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People Renewals Water Walking. Family* R NR R NR R NR R NR Renew your punch card or WATER EXERCISE: membership online! Easy $.50 per class with Quarterly $98.25 $169.50 $107.75 $184.75 $117.25 $200.00 $126.75 $215.25 and convenient. Must be any Membership. a current card holder or Annually $198.00 $330.75 $216.00 $360.25 $234.00 $390.00 $252.00 $419.50 member to renew online.
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1211 Jackson Street | 503.657.8273 Swimming Pool
Oregon City's Swimming Lessons Swimming Lesson Fees See full descriptions of all of our lessons online at www.orcity.org/swimmingpool/what-level-should-my-child-be-registered 9 Group Lessons [Residents] $45.25 9 Group Lessons [Non-Residents] $65.25
OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER SWIM LESSONS AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE 1 Private Lesson $25.00 TO DO SO SAFELY. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST [1 Student : 1 Instructor] UPDATED SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION ON OUR PROGRAMS AT: 1 Semi-Private Lesson $36.50 WWW.ORCITY.ORG/SWIMMINGPOOL OR CALL 503.657.8273. [2 Students : 1 Instructor]
PRESCHOOLERS—Oregon City’s Swim Lesson Program How to Register for Lessons IN WHICH CLASS SHOULD I ENROLL MY —6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS. Parents or guardians and children both have Water Babies CHILD? something to learn in this introductory class. You and your child will learn to be comfortable in and around the water. Learn games and swimming skills in a safe and controlled environ- ❚ Please read the lesson information at left. ment suited to introduce your child to swimming lessons. ❚ Children should be placed in classes according Swim Tots A/B—3 TO 6 YEARS. For beginners! Participants learn basic water safety and to their age and previous swim experience. swimming skills through fun games and activities, including floating on their front and back, Know the last class your child was in and submerging face in water, combined arm and leg movement, and basic water safety. provide that information during registration.
❚ Swim lessons are different from other sports AGES 5 & UP—Oregon City’s Learn-to-Swim Program or activities, and classes are not necessarily designed to be taken in direct succession. Level 1—AN INTRODUCTORY CLASS IN 3 FEET OF WATER. In order for your child to Children often need to retake a level. Many, graduate to Level 2 he/she must complete Level 1 skills unassisted. Skills to learn include: if not most students of the “Learn-to-Swim” opening eyes underwater; blowing mouth and nose bubbles; front crawl and back crawl; program must repeat a level multiple times to floating and gliding skills; and basic water safety. become proficient in their skills. Please consider this when registering your child, and don’t be Level 2—SKILLS TO LEARN INCLUDE: holding breath and exploring underwater with disappointed if someone does not pass a level eyes open; picking up a submerged object; gliding and floating on front and back; swim- the first (or even the 9th!) time. ming unsupported at least 15 meters using beginning front crawl. More water safety and an introduction to basic water rescue skills will also be taught. ❚ All participants are tested during the first lesson to ensure they’re in the proper class. Swim Level 3—SAFELY ADAPTS STUDENT TO DEEPER WATER & MORE ADVANCED SKILLS. Skills instructors have the right to determine your to learn include: effective use of multiple kicks; front crawl with rhythmic breathing; back child’s level of performance and place them crawl; jumping & diving into deep water; treading in deep water. accordingly. Level 4—INTRODUCES A NUMBER OF NEW SKILLS. Skills to learn include: decent execu- tion of front and back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and elementary backstroke; strong WAYS TO REGISTER ability to tread water; swimming underwater. ❚ Visit: orcity.org/swimmingpool Level 5—SEEKS TO REFINE EVERY STROKE IN THE SWIMMER’S REPERTOIRE. Skills to learn ❚ Call: 503.657.8273 include: very strong treading skills; flip turns for front and back crawl; excellent execution of butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, front and back crawl, and sidestroke; more ❚ In Person: Oregon City Swimming Pool water safety and an introduction to rescue breathing. 1211 Jackson St, Oregon City
Level 6—SWIMMERS WILL PERFECT EVERYTHING THEY’VE ALREADY LEARNED, plus gain ❚ Gift Certificate: Register in person and new knowledge about water safety and what it means to be a responsible lifeguard. present your gift certificate.
PL Private Lesson—Kids and adults can improve on any swimming skills needed ❚ If classes are full, please add your name to the through one-on-one instruction. waiting list. We do our best to open up more classes!! PL Semi-Private—Same as private lessons, but with a 2:1 student to instructor ratio.
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Library Hours & Information PLEASE CHECK THE LIBRARY’S WEBSITE FOR SERVICE HOURS.
Thu & Fri, Dec 24–25 Christmas For the latest info on all our programs and services, call us Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day MORE CLOSED or visit www.orcity.org/library and sign up for our monthly Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day INFO newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Monday, February 15 Presidents' Day
Featured Digital Services
Oregon City Library Online FOR ALL OF OUR DIGITAL SERVICES VISIT WWW.ORCITY.ORG/LIBRARY/ONLINE-SERVICES Library eCard Cultural Pass Express If you don’t have a library card, you can apply for a Library eCard. An Reserve online at https://culturalpassexpress.quipugroup.net. Simply eCard grants immediate access to all of Oregon City Library's online log in with your library card number and PIN. Scroll through options resources, including eBooks and eAudiobooks. eCards are available to all and dates, and reserve your pass. Print the pass or display it on your residents of Oregon City, age 13 and up. phone when you visit the venue. Please check the venue’s website Visit www.orcity.org/library/get-library-ecard to sign up! for more information about their hours and restrictions, following the orders and guidance from the State of Oregon. cloudLibrary for eBooks When you really want to read that book right now but a hard copy isn’t Scholastic BookFlix – COMING SOON! available, what do you do? Try an eBook! Our cloudLibrary service is easy Oregon City Public Library will soon offer Scholastic BookFlix, which to use from your computer or mobile device. Download the app to start provides digital picture books for readers in preschool through 2nd reading! Search for “CloudLibrary” at the iTunes Store, Google Play, or grade. Each book comes with optional narration that highlights the NOOK Apps Storefront. Many titles also available in eAudiobook format. words as they are read and can be sped up or slowed down to match a growing reader's pace. Each fiction book is paired with a nonfiction K-12 Online Learning Support Resource Webpage book on a similar topic and comes with a set of quizzes and games A library resource page for K-12 Online Learning Support can be found at for extra learning. There are over 250 English-language titles and www.orcity.org/library/k-12-online-learning-support. This page features 75 Spanish-language titles for readers to choose from. This will be a links to our Children’s and Teens collections pages, OC Library-specific great supplement to our CloudLibrary and Library2Go apps featuring and county-wide online library resources, video tutorials on how to best e-books and digital audiobooks for all ages. LINCC offers other online navigate library resources, and much more! learning resources for kids at https://refweb.lincc.org. K-12 students, make sure to ask your teacher or school librarian about special online Creativebug resources offered just for students at your school, too! See OCSD's Oregon City Library patrons now have free access to Creativebug, the resource list at www.ocsd62.org/district/student-research. inspirational online resource for DIY crafters and makers. By logging in and setting up an account with a LINCC Library Card, patrons whose Kanopy Film Streaming Service home library is Oregon City have unlimited access to thousands of LINCC Library Card holders, whose home library is Oregon City, can award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design access Kanopy and create an account by visiting kanopy.com. Patrons experts and artists. To set up your account: receive three play credits per month to stream content instantly from 1 Visit www.creativebug.com/lib/orcity www.orcity.kanopy.com. Stream from any computer, television, 2 Enter your library card number and four-digit PIN mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, 3 Enter your name, email address, and a password Android, AppleTV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire tablet, or Roku. More 4 Enjoy unlimited access! information at www.orcity.org/library/kanopy-film-streaming-service
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Virtual Programming
Oregon City Library Online—Connect with your library for fun, entertainment, education & learning, and of course lots of reading! www.orcity.org/library/oregon-city-library-online
Library YouTube Channel—Did you miss an online program or is there one you would like to watch again? We record and upload most of our online events to the Library’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/OregonCityPublicLibrary, which you can visit directly. You can find such programs as Poetry Corner, Guided Meditations, Storytimes, our Library Hacks series, Oregon City Public Library Reads, and much more! And subscribe to our channel to keep up with all the latest.
Building Bridges First Friday Films ANTI-RACISM BOOK CLUB VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUP A book club focused on understanding and Every 1st Friday of the month | 7:00–8:00pm Anti-Racism Book Club uprooting systemic racism. Meetings are held Watch the monthly film on Kanopy and then bi-monthly via Bookclubz chat. Members vote join us for a live discussion. on book titles to discuss. New members welcome! Film titles along with trailers will be posted on For more information on the Library’s Building Bridges program, visit our website and Facebook events page: www.orcity.org/library/building-bridges. www.orcity.org/library/first-friday-films-virtual-discussion-group
Virtual Let’s Get Lit TRIVIA NIGHT Guided Meditations WITH SAGE Every Friday | 7:00pm Every Monday | 5:00pm WARNING: Weekly trivia nights are fun! Test Start your work week with a guided medita- your knowledge against your friends. Partici- tion. Meditation reduces stress, helps control pating is simple! Follow us on social media or anxiety, and promotes emotional health. check out the event calendar on our website for the weekly trivia link. Play on your computer or smartphone. Enter B.A.M. Make-it Together! (LIVE!) a username and wait for the game to begin. 50 multiple choice ques- Every 21st day of the month tions for about a ½ hour of brain exercising fun. Be the quickest to select the correct answer to maximize your points! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Register on our webpage at www.orcity.org/library/bam-make-it-together Virtual Tech Connect (Live!) Join us in real-time and learn how to make Every Tuesday | 2:00–1:00pm something new, together! We’ll be meeting Do you need help accessing online library every month in our virtual library space to resources? Join us for a live chat session where make lots of cool things, all with materials you we will help answer your tech questions. will find in your OCPL B.A.M. Hand Made Cre- ative Kit for the month. Open to Everyone! Virtual Fireside Book Chat (Live!) B.A.M. (Because Accessibility Matters) is an inclusive programming Every Thursday | 4:00–5:00pm series that began with a monthly B.A.M. Art Lab, and has now Please join us in real time as we connect and share books together. expanded to include virtual crafting workshops. The Library now hosts Let’s chat about what we're currently reading and books we love. What a Facebook Group specific to the B.A.M. program, which you can join better way to decide what to read next than to hear about what our at www.facebook.com/groups/OCLibraryBAMgroup. neighbors are reading. It’s easy to join and open to all teens and adults. Storytime From Home Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Club Every Tuesday | 10:15am Sundays | 2:00–5:00pm | Ages 10+ For anyone who's missing our storytimes, (Players younger than 13: Please check with a join us for weekly read-alouds of our favorite parent or guardian before signing up.) books! Are you a Dungeons & Dragons fan or always wanted to learn how to play? Come transform yourself into a powerful hero and join fellow D & D enthusiasts virtu- Song & Rhyme Time ally for an epic journey of mystery and magic as you work together to Every Thursday | 10:15am vanquish common foes and achieve victory! We use Roll 20 to play. All Join Miss Sabrina, Miss Barratt, and Miss levels are welcome. For instructions on creating a free Roll20 account Melissa for a new song or rhyme every week! visit www.orcity.org/library/virtual-dungeons-dragons-club.
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Public Library 606 John Adams Street | 503.657.8269
Materials Returns & Holds Pickup Library Hacks RESOURCE WEBPAGE The Library’s bookdrops are open 24/7! The bookdrops are located out- Do you want to learn more about managing your library account, side on the 6th Street side of the building. A/V materials, such as CDs registering for events, or advancing your catalog searching skills? and DVDs, may also be returned there. Materials will be quarantined We've covered these topics and more with our Library Hacks videos! before they are checked in. Items will remain on your account while they Library Hacks are video tutorials made by our staff to show you the are being quarantined. Please do not put Library of Things items in book ins & outs of our catalog, ebook platform, and other virtual services drops; these can be returned via appointment or by contacting our Cir- we offer. You can view these on our YouTube channel, or we have culation Department at 503.657.8269 or via email at [email protected]. gathered them all here: www.orcity.org/library/library-hacks. Click You can place holds via our catalog at www.lincc.org. When your holds on the highlighted topic to go to the respective video (YouTube). We are available, you will receive an email or a phone call from our staff will add more here as they are created. with instructions on setting up a contactless pickup appointment. We will update our FAQ page as changes are made to the pickup process: Elevated Readers Book Club www.orcity.org/library/contactless-pickup-appointments-faq Hosted by the Oregon City Public Library, the Book Club is open for Library Of Things Collection new members and we also welcome drop-ins! Cake pans and snowshoes and metal ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE HELD ONLINE: detectors. Puzzles and LEGOs and www.orcity.org/library/elevated-readers-online portable projectors. Board games 1st Thursdays | Every other month | and blenders and poles for hiking. All 6:00–7:30pm | For more information, can be found in our Library of Things please contact Jen at [email protected]. collection! Save money, try before you buy, and keep occasional use items out of landfills with our Library of Things! Thanks to support from READING/DISCUSSION SCHEDULE THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021 Clackamas County’s Office of Sustainability & Solid Waste, we have December 3 There, There — by Tommy Orange nearly 200 “things” you can borrow and schedule to pick up at your February 4 The Victory Garden — by Rhys Bowen next holds appointment. Browse the collection and place a hold online at www.orcity.org/library/library-things. Emailed Book Recommendations Handmade Creative Kits FOR KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS While supplies last. Library card required. Whether you need a just-right book for a 6th Get crafty with one of our monthly Handmade grader with very specific tastes or a stack of Creative Kits. We've got something for every- picture books for an enthusiastic toddler, our one—kids, teens, adults, and adults with disabili- librarians are here to help! Fill out our online ties & their caregivers! Kits can be included with form for readers ages 0–12, 13–17 or 18+ your holds pickup appointments, or we will mail to get customized book recommendations them to you once registration closes. Registra- designed just for you. Visit our Reference page tion opens the 15th of each month and closes the following 8th. to submit your form: www.orcity.org/library/reference
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606 John Adams Street | 503.657.8269 Public Library
Friends of the Oregon City Public Library Bookstore staff has been changing with MORE THAN 350 CHILDREN RECEIVING FREE BOOKS! conditions to keep customers safe and the The Oregon City Library Foundation is currently serving our young- bookstore running. est citizens, providing children age birth to five with free books in Store hours, Wednesday through Friday, 10:00am–2:00pm will partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That program remain through the end of the year. We really want to thank the marked a milestone in October, sending one age-appropriate book community for being so supportive of the bookstore during these each month to 350 Oregon City area children. times. There have been days of phenomenal sales when we see Those books are even more important now as children may be iso- boxes of books being sold. During the next few months, we are lated from friends and spending more time in their homes. Our going to try and be open one Saturday a month, if we have the hats are off to the families who have committed to instill the love of volunteers. reading, spark imagination, and make sure that their little ones are The Friends of the Library board cancelled the yearly luncheon and ready for school. elections in December. However, we are making plans for a May The Foundation chose this project to sup- event if conditions are favorable. We are hoping to have a Garden port the Library’s initiative to “Create Party at the Ainsworth Estates for our yearly event. Young Readers. It is our priority at We are still having a membership drive. New perks will be coming present, but there is more to come. soon for our members. We are going to be having a member only We look forward to future partner- sale every month. Members will receive 50% off everything in the ships with our library to offer and store one day a month! You can fill out an application at the store enhance new, exciting projects and or online at https://www.oclibraryfriends.org/. Visit our Facebook programs. They are on the horizon page at Friends of the Oregon City Library Used Bookstore for and with the community’s continued weekly updates and monthly sales. support and confidence, the Oregon City Library Foundation will provide fund- ing to help ensure their success. Together, we built a library, added technology, enhanced the col- lection and kicked off a literacy program for our youngest children. The Foundation continues to applaud the Oregon City Library staff Come visit us in our for the innovative steps they have taken to serve patrons and keep everyone safe. It is an honor to support the Library’s mission with NEW LOCATION additional funds for the benefit of our community. For more on the OC Library Foundation and to find registration 814 Seventh St, Oregon City information for Dolly Parton’s Imagination library, visit our website (one block east of the library) at www.oclibraryfoundation.org. HUGE SELECTION OF PREMIUM USED BOOKS, CDS AND DVDS!
Fiction • Non-fiction • Bestsellers Children's • Mysteries • Jewelry • Vinyl Greeting Cards • Oregon City Souvenirs
Monday–Saturday: Please call 503.594.0261 for new days and times. Closed on Sunday • www.oclibraryfriends.org
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Community Information 625 Center Street | 503.657.0 891
Neighborhood Association Meetings City Meetings PLEASE CHECK FOR ANTICIPATED MEETING UPDATES ONLINE AT CHECK ONLINE FOR LINKS, DETAILS, AND AGENDAS FOR WWW.ORCITY.ORG/COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD-ASSOCIATIONS COMMITTEES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSION MEETINGS HTTP://WWW.ORCITY.ORG/MEETINGS "Neighborhood Associations are essential to a healthy, thriving commu- Monday, May 3,2021 | 5:30pm nity. They provide the grass roots forums for residents to participate in Budget Committee civic life. From public safety to land use, sustainability to parks and open (optional May 6 & 13 as needed) spaces, our neighborhood associations help shape how Oregon City Chief’s Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesdays | 6:00pm works for all of us.” —CIC Public Involvement Plan (Police & Fire Departments) Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov
BARCLAY HILLS [BHNA] Citizen Involvement Committee (CIC) 1st Mondays | 7:00pm When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org Where St. John the Apostle Cemetery, 445 Warner Rd City Commission 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 7:00pm Info Karla Laws, Chair | [email protected] Development Stakeholders Group 2nd Thursdays | 7:30am CANEMAH [CNA] Historic Review Board 4th Tuesdays | 7:00pm When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org Where Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St Library Board 2nd Wednesdays | 5:00pm Info Ken Baysinger, Chair | [email protected] Natural Resources Committee 2nd Wednesdays | 7:00pm CAUFIELD [CFNA] When 6:45pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org Parks & Recreation 4th Thursdays | 7:00pm Where OC School District's Facilities & Maintenance Center Advisory Committee (Bus Barn), 14551 Meyers Road Info John Kies | [email protected] Planning Commission 2nd & 4th Mondays | 7:00pm GAFFNEY LANE [GLNA] Transportation Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesdays | 6:00pm When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org Urban Renewal Agency As Announced Where The Meadows Courtyard, 13637 Garden Meadows Dr Info Amy Willhite, Chair | [email protected] HAZEL GROVE–WESTLING FARM [HG-WFNA] Inactive
HILLENDALE [HNA] & TOWER VISTA [TVNA] Combined When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org PARK Where Living Hope Church, 19691 Meyers Road TWO PLACE RIVERS Info HNA: Roy Harris, Chair | [email protected] Info TVNA: Vern Johnson, Chair | [email protected] MCLOUGHLIN [MNA] When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org MCLOUGHLIN Where Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams St. Info Cameron McCredie, Chair | [email protected]
PARK PLACE [PPNA] [email protected] CANEMAH RIVERCREST When 6:30pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org BARCLAY HILLS Where OC View Manor Community Center, 280 South Longview Way SOUTH Info Greg Stone, Chair | [email protected] END
RIVERCREST [RNA] HILLENDALE When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org TOWER Where First Presbyterian Church, 1321 Linn Avenue HAZEL VISTA Info Ed Lindquist, Chair | [email protected] GROVE/WESTLING GAFFNEY FARM LANE SOUTH END [SENA] Inactive CAUFIELD TWO RIVERS [TRNA] When 7:00pm | Day/Date: Please see www.orcity.org Download a current detailed Where Rivershore Bar & Grill, 1900 Clackamas Drive map of Oregon City Neighborhoods at Info Bryon Boyce, Chair | [email protected] https://maps.orcity.org/galleries/mapsPublic/index.html.
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625 Center Street | 503.657.0 891 Community Information
THE CITY NEEDS YOU!!! Useful Contact Info LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! By sharing your Emergency Service 911 experience, expertise, and time, you can provide valuable insight from the citizen’s point of view to COMMUNITY Area Code 503 the operations of the City and the City Commis- End of Oregon Trail Interpretive Ctr 657.9336 sion’s decision-making process. Ermatinger House 650.1851 The City of Oregon City has 15 active boards, com- McLoughlin House 656.5146 missions, or committees that are composed of volunteers. There are still openings and we need volunteers like you to apply to serve on one of these boards or committees. Museum of the Oregon Territory 655.5574 The job of appointed members is crucial to the success of Oregon City's representative gov- Oregon City Soccer 672.9264 ext. 484 ernment. Boards and commissions review new and existing operations in specific areas and Oregon City Youth Baseball & Softball 632.0569 suggest an appropriate course of action to City management and City Commission. Mem- Oregon City Youth Football 632.0547 bers of boards and committees provide an invaluable service to the City by advising the City Commission on a wide variety of subjects and make recommendations on important policy Stevens-Crawford Heritage House 655.2866 matters. Tri-Cities Adult Softball Association 659.2992 You will gain a greater knowledge and involvement in your community and be surprised at YMCA 657.9795 how rewarding this volunteer opportunity is. Please consider applying to volunteer to improve CITY GOVERNMENT Area Code 503 your community. City Hall 657.0891 Applications are available online at https://www.orcity.org/bc or by contacting the City Recorder’s Building Department 722.3789 Office at 503.496.1505. APPLY NOW! Code Enforcement 905.3665 Communications 496.1547 Economic Development Community Services 496.1546 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE PROGRAM Fire Business 742.2670 Oregon City recognizes the food needs of those displaced by Library 657.8269 wildfires in our state and have committed to adding a $5 dona- Mountain View Cemetery 657.8299 tion to a local food bank for every gift certificate submitted Municipal Court 905.3675 through the Community Showcase Program. Program dona- tions could be as much as $2,250 to a local area food bank. Parks Department 496.1201 The City of Oregon City’s Tourism Program launched an interactive initiative called the Com- Pioneer Community Center 657.8287 munity Showcase in August 2020, which allows residents to explore historic attractions virtu- Planning Department 722.3789 ally, and incentivizes them to participate in a quiz which enters them into a drawing for $40 Police Business 905.3501 gift certificates redeemable at local restaurants. Now the gift certificate not only helps the Public Works Operations 657.8241 local restaurant but also benefits those experiencing food insecurity in our region. Public Works—Engineering 657.0891 Residents can visit TravelOregonCity.com where a video tour of a local historic site will be hosted along with a short quiz (approximately 3–4 questions) about the content of the video. Recreation 496.1565 Each month a new point of interest will be highlighted such as the Oregon City Municipal Swimming Pool & Activity Registration 657.8273 Elevator, Ermatinger House, McLoughlin House and more. Upon answering all the quiz ques- South Fork Water Board 657.5030 tions correctly, participants will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to ten monthly, Utility (Water) Billing 657.8151 rotating Oregon City restaurants. THE GOALS OF THE INITIATIVE ARE THREEFOLD: OTHER GOVERNMENT Area Code 503 1 To provide economic stimulus to Oregon City restaurants to help them in the ongoing Animal Control 655.8628 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clackamas Community College 657.6958 2 To ensure that residents have a greater understanding of the community’s history and points of interest allowing them to be future tour guides in the Oregon City Community. Clackamas County 353.4400 3 Bolstering our hungry and food-insecure Oregonians who find support in local food Clackamas County Commissioners 655.8581 banks. Eastham Community Center 785.8520 The 10-month program began August 2020. All virtual tours, quizzes, and program details Fish & Wildlife 657.2000 can be found on www.TravelOregonCity.com. Oregon City School District 785.8000
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Police Department 1234 Linn Avenue | 503.905.3501
New Facility—Police, Municipal Court & Code Enforcement On October 6, 2020 the Robert Libke Public Safety and victims to ensure the community feels safe doing police business or Facility (1234 Linn Avenue) opened to the public visiting the court. The new courtroom will also function as a commis- with a ribbon cutting, unveiling of Officer Libke’s sion chambers and emergency operations center with complete focus bronzed boots, and raising of the flags. Due to on safety. The modern, energy-efficient facility was constructed with COVID-19, attendance was restricted. To share this Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), a newer, sustainable material. momentous occasion, the ceremony can be found on the City’s You- A time lapse camera was placed at the construction site and captured Tube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofOregonCity the build process. Watch at https://bit.ly/35sSwNG. In the months "This ribbon cutting ceremony is our first step in the new legacy of ahead, the Oregon City Police Department anticipates inviting the pub- our Department and our service to the residents of Oregon City," said lic to the Robert Libke Public Safety Building via online, virtual tours. Chief James Band. "This building will be a beacon of safety for our com- Police and Court operations have fully transferred to the new loca- munity for years to come." tion and phone numbers have changed: Police 503.905.3501 | The new police headquarters is a $16 million project for the City of Code Enforcement 503.905.3665 | Municipal Court 503.905.3675 Oregon City that replaces current police headquarters located at 320 Timeline of the Facility Warner Milne Road which was originally built in the 1960’s and fails to meet even today’s current minimum standards. The new 34,000 ❚ November 3, 2013—Oregon City Police Officer Robert Libke was square foot facility is built to the highest life safety standards and shot and killed while responding to a house fire on Linn Avenue. houses Administration, Investigations, Patrol, Support and Municipal ❚ December 2014—City Commission approved the purchase of Court Staff. Mt. Pleasant School from Oregon City School District. Providing owner representation and project management services on ❚ May 2015—City Commission approved the Community Safety behalf of Oregon City, Plan B Consultancy helped to oversee the suc- Advancement Fund. cessful construction and development process for the much needed ❚ September 2017—Oregon City voters approved a $16 million public safety facility. Working collaboratively with OCPD leadership, revenue bond measure. staff, and the community, FFA Architecture and Interiors developed a design to meet the aspirations of the department while reflecting the ❚ February 2018—Design process began with the hiring of a story of Oregon City. technical advisor. The new facility strives to balance the need for security with an open ❚ July 2018—Architect and Project Manager selected for building. and transparent connection to the community. As the General Con- ❚ September 2018—Schematic design kicked off, and site due tractor P&C Construction provide pre-construction services through- diligence took place. out the early development of the project and oversight of the construc- tion process until the completion. ❚ November 2018—The General Contractor was hired for the building. P&C Construction was honored to be part of such a wonderful and much needed project for Oregon City. The design focuses on provid- ❚ January 2019—Conceptual development finalized the building ing the best service possible to citizens coming to the police for help design. including private interview rooms, and separate entrances for suspects ❚ July to October 2020—Construction of facility.
ROBERT LIBKE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 1234 LINN AVENUE, OREGON CITY
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1234 Linn Avenue | 503.905.3665 Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Reminders Answers to FAQ’s Noise Ordinance—The city’s noise ordinance has very Q: When will the sweeper pick up the pile of leaves in specific restrictions for a variety of sounds such as; domestic front of my home? power tools, construction hours, sounds produced by ani- A Yard debris is to be disposed of in the yard debris mals, motor vehicles on private property, etc. Oregon City container provided by Oregon City Garbage. Resi- Municipal Code 9.12.023. dents whom dispose of yard debris in the street or Please contact our office at 503.905.3665 or see our website park property are subject to citation. Don’t have reg- at www.orcity.org/code-enforcement for more information or ular garbage service; the garbage company provides questions regarding the noise ordinance. weekly pick up of yard debris at a reasonable rate. Compliance Takes Time—Once a complaint is filed it is prioritized and scheduled Please contact Oregon City Garbage at 503.656.8403 to be investigated. A complaint is an allegation until it has been verified by an officer. for more information. The property owner will be contacted once the allegation has been confirmed. The Q: Can the City enforce a Homeowners’ Association’s owner is then provided the rules regarding the violation and provided adequate time by-laws? to remedy it and bring the concern into compliance. If you haven’t seen any progress A: No. If someone in the subdivision is violating a provi- occurring, please keep in mind property owners have rights too, including the right sion of the Association’s by-laws, it is the responsibil- to dispute the violation through the legal process, which may be time consuming. ity of the Association to initiate legal action. The only Clackamas County Dispute Resolution (CCDR)—It’s FREE for neighbors. The regulations the Code Enforcement Department can city hears from hundreds of citizens every year regarding property concerns that are enforce are State, County and City laws. very important to them. Many of these are not violations of the Oregon City Munici- For more info contact the complaint and information line at pal Code. CCDR is very successful in resolving these concerns with private property 503.905.3665 or visit www.orcity.org/code-enforcement. owners. Find out more about dispute resolution services at 503.655.8850.
NEW SAFETY FACILITY FEATURES, LEFT TO RIGHT: Officer Robert Libke's bronzed boots Raising the flags on opening day Window wall from Mt. Pleasant School
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Pictured left to right: City Mgr–Tony Konkol, Rocky Smith Jr., Dan Holladay, Wendy Libke, Zeva Libke, Denyse McGriff, Frank O’Donnell, Rachel Lyles Smith, Chief James Band
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Community Development 698 Warner Parrott Rd | 503.772.3789
Ensuring Compatibility in the City’s Historic Districts YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED The City of Oregon City Planning Division recently launched a new project to review the municipal ordinances that regulate development in the city’s two historic districts, the McLoughlin Conservation District and Canemah Historic District. The project, called Compatible Change: Ensuring Compatibility in Our Historic Districts, will reexamine when development in the city’s historic districts should require approval from the Historic Review Board. The project is responding to increased redevel- opment activities in the McLoughlin District, some of which may have resulted in changes that are incompatible with the district’s historic character. In addition to private development, the City is reviewing which types of public improvements should be reviewed by the His- toric Review Board. For example, should the Board review the design of intersection changes like curb bulb-outs and cross- ings to ensure consistency with the district’s character? Over the next few months, staff will review best practices and will want to hear from the community to ensure municipal code reflects the goals of the city’s historic preservation program. To get involved or learn more, please contact the city’s historic preserva- tion planner, Kelly Reid, at [email protected].
Property Owner Permit Submittals For property owners wanting to complete their own projects without hiring a contractor, here are a few tips to help make the process easier. It is best to start by checking with the Planning Division and Development Services (DS) to see if there are any requirements or restrictions for your proposal. Generally exterior work would trigger additional requirements. When you are ready to submit your project, you will need the following items: 1 APPLICABLE PERMIT APPLICATIONS such as Building, Mechanical, 5 A SITE/PLOT PLANS DRAWN TO SCALE (If you are performing Electrical, Plumbing, and any Planning or DS application. exterior work) MINIMUM 11” X 17” in size with MINIMUM 10 2 A COMPLETED BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST. point font, and accurately Drawn to Scale (Minimum architec- 3 PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT (if you are planning to do the work on tural scale is 1/8 inch per foot. Engineer scale is 1:20). your own home). ❚ Address, Subdivision Name and Lot Number (if applicable). 4 A COMPLETE SETS OF PLANS. Must be drawn to scale, showing ❚ An Identified Scale and North Arrow. conformance to applicable local and state building codes. Lateral ❚ All Property Lines. design details and connections must be incorporated into the plans or ❚ Existing and Proposed Structures, including Decks and Eves. on a separate full-size sheet attached to the plans with cross-references ❚ Setback Envelope. between plan location and details. Plan review cannot be completed if ❚ Location and Dimensions of all Public and Private Utilities copyright violations exist. and Easements (identify, if onsite). THE BUILDING DIVISION HAS MOVED TO ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS, SO EVERYTHING CAN BE EMAILED TO [email protected]. Please call the Community Development Department Monday–Thursday between 9:00am–4:00pm or email [email protected] if you have additional questions. All applications and checklists can be found online at www.orcity.org.
Do I Need a Permit? To find out when you need a permit for your home project, call the Oregon City Building and Planning Departments at 503.722.3789.
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698 Warner Parrott Rd | 503.772.3789 Community Development
2020 Fire Season: Lessons Learned.... Fireplace & Wood Stove Inserts Life in the Northwest is something we cherish and for the most part, it Fireplace inserts are a great way to repurpose a drafty wood burning is stable. This last fire season was a wakeup call on how quickly things masonry fireplace as they can be installed in the existing fireplace open- can change. ing. Unlike traditional fireplaces, direct vent fireplaces pull air in and out of the burner without ever affecting the air in your home which helps Preparing for unexpected events is something that can prove valuable create a more efficient method of heating your home. when faced with any kind of natural disaster. Here are a few measures that can be accomplished on the outside of your home that might Inserts are designed for different types of fuel. The most common types make the difference if you are faced with wildfires. of fuels are Natural Gas, EPA Certified Wood, Pellet and even Electric. ❚ A buffer zone should be maintained around your home with Oregon Building Code requires all new wood stoves and fireplace inserts flammable materials being able to be easily removed. Some items to be certified for emissions performance in order to be installed in Ore- to consider; flammable mats, outdoor furniture, garbage and gon. As the owner of a one- or two-family dwelling, you can hire a con- recycling bins and other things normally kept near your home but tractor registered by the Construction Contractors Board to do the work can be relocated quickly. or you or an immediate family member can perform the work. When ❚ Keep gutters clean. Leaves left in gutters will dry out and be installing an insert, there are very specific requirements regarding the perfect tinder by the time fire season comes. flue liner to the appliance. The passageway shall be free of obstructions and combustible deposits shall be cleaned if previously used for venting ❚ Firewood, propane tanks and all debris should be kept at least a solid or liquid fuel-burning appliance or fireplace. Special care must 30 feet from your home. be taken to ensure you are meeting the conditions of the appliances ❚ Landscaping, including any trees, should be considered for listing and label as well as the manufactures installation instructions. growth and what hazards they might pose in later years. The manufacturer’s operating and installation instructions must remain These are just some items that can be easily implemented and main- attached to the appliance for inspection. Proper installation is important tained for a measure of safety. More extensive measures can be taken, to both safety and proper heat efficiency. such as metal roofing. Underwriters Laboratories has done extensive Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are also allowed in Manufactured Dwell- testing on metal roofing and has classed it from class A to class C. Make ings as long as they are listed for use in manufactured dwellings or sure you do your homework for the area where you live. Between roof- mobile homes and meet the requirements per section 9-3 of the 2010 ing, noncombustible siding, and tempered windows you can be more Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code. prepared for the next fire that may come our way. Permits are required to install an insert and these applications can be found on our website at www.orcity.org/building/residential-permits. Playground Equipment Permits Under the “Scope and Description of Work” on our Mechanical Appli- Do my neighbors need a permit for their new playground cation, please indicate the type of fuel, i.e., wood, pellet, natural gas, equipment? propane or electric and whether the insert is a replacement of an exist- ing insert or gas fired appliance or if the insert is going into an existing Per R105.2 from the 2017 Oregon Residential Specialty Code: Permits wood burning masonry fireplace. Also, please indicate if there will be a shall not be required for swings and other playground equipment. This separate gas line or if a new electrical receptacle is being installed for exemption is for one- and two-family properties. For anything other the insert. than one- and two-family properties, please check with the City of Oregon City Building Division for permit requirements. If you are buying or selling a home with a wood stove or fireplace insert in Oregon, you must ensure it was certified to meet emissions perfor- mance standards at the time of manufacture. If it was not certified, state law requires it to be removed, destroyed and disposed of when a home is sold. The home buyer or seller must report to DEQ that the stove or insert was decommissioned. Please submit all your applicable applications to: [email protected]
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HVAC Duct Sealing—Importance & Benefits FLUME Smart Home Water Keeping cost low cost when it comes to utility bills in a home can be tricky and often Monitor CONSERVE WATER & SAVE MONEY times, is difficult to identify problem areas where improvements can be made to bet- The Clackamas River Water Providers is working with ter manage systems in your home. One of the elements which often gets overlooked Flume to pilot a $100 rebate to eligible CRWP custom- is the duct systems moving air from your central HVAC system. Air leaks are hard to ers if they purchase a new Flume Smart Water Monitor see or feel due to the fact that ducts are typically buried in walls, in between floors, device. attics and crawl spaces. However, a typical sign of air leakage is when your home does not seem to stay comfortable and it takes long periods of time to achieve com- Flume, is a first-of-its-kind, easily installed household fortable temperatures, especially during the Summer and Winter months. According device that puts the power of water use monitoring into to the U.S. EPA, “about 20 to 30 percent of the air that moves through the duct the hands of homeowners. system is lost due to leaks, holes, and poorly connected ducts.” Also, “by sealing and ❚ Detect small leaks before they cost money and cause insulating your air ducts, you can improve your HVAC system’s efficiency by 20%, damage and sometimes much more”. ❚ Gain real-time information on your household water Hiring professionals to perform a duct leakage test can be a good investment when consumption your system is working poorly and energy conservation is a high priority in your ❚ Set water usage goals and budgets for your household home. The most common test is a duct leakage tester and blower door together. ❚ Smart technology sends notifications straight to your phone A duct leakage tester consists of a calibrated fan for measuring an air flow rate and a ❚ Receive push notifications on suspicious water pressure sensing device to measure the pressure created by the fan flow. The combination activities while you're away of pressure and fan flow measurements are used to determine the ductwork airtightness (Wikipidea). “The standard pressure used is 25 Pascals, which is close to the operat- The Flume Smart Water Monitor provides complete cover- ing pressure of a typical duct system and measurements are taken in cubic feet air age by catching leaks inside your home as well as in your movement per minute”. lawn or garden. If FLUME senses a leak or unusually high- water use, you'll be notified immediately via text, email or A couple of different materials can be used to seal leaks. A preferred material is duct push notification anywhere you are tracking your water mastic material for sealing ductwork seams and joints. It is more durable than any use 24/7, alerting you to excessive water use and leaks. available tape and generally easier for a do-it-yourself installation. However, gaps over ¼ inch must be first bridged with web-type drywall tape or a good quality Never be surprised by a high-water bill again. Flume lets heat approved tape according to the manufacturer instructions. Avoid cloth-backed, you set daily, weekly or monthly budgets and notifies you rubber adhesive duct tape; it tends to fail quickly. Instead, use butyl tape, foil tape or as you approach your limit. You can also measure your other heat-approved tapes with the UL logo (Underwriters Laboratories). use against like homes in the Flume Family. As always, there are benefits to insuring all systems in your home are working prop- For more information about the FLUME Smart Home Water erly and at full potential, but when it comes to the duct system in your home, there Monitor and how to apply for our CRWP rebate visit are three mayor advantages to making sure the supplying comfort air in your home www.clackamasproviders.org/flume-rebate. does not get lost through cracks and holes as it travels through the duct work.
Preparing Your House for Winter Winter weather will be here before you know it. Here are 13 simple tasks for your winter home maintenance checklist. These low or no cost items may end up saving you trouble, and money come that first frost. 1 Check that your home's HVAC system is 8 Divert water/Add extensions to downspouts to ensure working properly by testing a higher heat rainwater flows away from your foundation. setting than you currently have it set at. 9 Shut off outside water, disconnect hoses, and cover hose If the system does not emit warm air, call bibs with insulated covers. a heating technician. 10 Drain or blow out lawn irrigation systems. 2 Sweep your chimney before the first fire. 11 Check any outdoor landscaping that could pose a hazard 3 Check and replace air filters in your in windstorms. furnace routinely. 12 Prepare and store lawn care items (change oil and gas to 4 Switch ceiling fans to reverse or clockwise position to force warm air down. prepare for spring). 5 Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; replace batteries if needed. 13 Restock winter essentials (snow shovels, ice melt, salt). 6 Check window & door weatherstripping for cold air drafts; replace if needed. Most importantly, be prepared. Know your home and its needs, 7 Ensure your rain gutters are clear of debris. and address any major concerns before the cold weather hits.
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g Oregon in ’s ct W SPILLS AND LEAKS e a t t o e r r Spills and leaks from contaminants, can be dangerous if left P unattended. In addition, spilled chemicals can also pollute our streams and underground drinking water supplies, as well as harm pets, plants, and wildlife.
PREVENTION IS KEY!: ❚ Keep unused containers closed tightly. ❚ Store materials inside or under cover. ❚ Never use storm drains or gutters, ditches, or swales for waste disposal. ❚ Keep waste container lids closed
POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS INCLUDE: ❚ Oil ❚ Fertilizers ❚ Gas ❚ Pesticides ❚ Antifreeze ❚ Cleaners and disinfectants ❚ Paint ❚ Sewage REMEMBER, ONLY RAIN IN THE STORM DRAIN! SPILLS HAPPEN! Your safety is of utmost importance in addressing spills and leaks. Stop work and move upwind immediately if you feel any symptoms (nausea, coughing, stinging eyes, nose or throat, dizziness). Call for help.
CALL 911 IF THE SPILL IS HAZARDOUS OR AN EMERGENCY.
If you are aware of the origin of the spill and it is NOT an emergency: ❚ Try to stop the leak if you can safely. Keep people and vehicles away to prevent contact with the spilled substance. Use a drip pan if you spot a leak or drip; repair the leak promptly. ❚ Turn off any nearby equipment that could ignite a flame or explosion. ❚ Never hose down a spill — this can send hazardous pollutants to our waters. ❚ Protect waterways: Place absorbents such as kitty litter and barriers between the spill and any nearby storm drain, ditch or swale. Clean up the spill immediately.
HOW TO CLEAN UP A SMALL SPILL
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If someone is actively dumping or spilling a hazardous material STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Call 911 Collect cleanup Spread the absorbent Wait for the spill Properly dispose of the supplies (pads, pillows, newspaper, to be absorbed; materials. Larger spills For directions on proper (kitty litter, bag etc.) around the spill start- add more might require disposals disposal or to report a broom, etc.) ing at the leading edge, absorbent if as household hazardous spill or leak, notify your from outside to inside. needed. waste at the local landfill. local contact.
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Sanitary Sewer I/I INFLOW SOURCES Rehabilitation –
INFILRATION CCTV and Cleaning SOURCES The City's Sanitary Sewer Master Plan calls for an Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Abate- STORM SEWER ment Program to reduce surface and sub- CROSS-CONNECTION surface water that may be getting into ROOF DRAIN UNCAPPED ROOT INTRUSION the sanitary sewer system. Infiltration CONNECTION CLEANOUT INTO LATERAL typically occurs through holes, cracks, joint failures, and faulty connections in BROKEN pipes or manholes because of age or dis- HOUSE LATERAL FAULTY LATERAL turbance. Inflow sources typically occur CONNECTED CONNECTION FOUNDATION in illegal connections such as roof drains, DRAIN foundation drains, and stormwater catch FAULTY MANHOLE STORM basins. COVER OR FRAME SEWER The 5-Year I/I Abatement Pilot Program CRACKED OR is currently under implementation with SANITARY BROKEN PIPE Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects SEWER DETERIORATED MANHOLE prioritized by the City’s sanitary sewer annual budget. With the Inflow Reduc- tion Project completed in the fall, the City WATER INTRUSION SEWER is now moving forward with addressing CLEANER infiltration sources found in public right- of-way. Through previous investigations of the sewer system, the City has iden- tified the Rivercrest basin as one of the two areas where most of the heavy leaks are evident. The first infiltration project is being proposed to include cleaning and PARK closed caption television (CCTV) of the TWO PLACE RIVERS sewer mainlines in the Rivercrest Neigh- borhood to better evaluate the condi- tions prior to determining the method of rehabilitation. Although there are a num- ber of inspection and investigative technologies currently on the mar- ket, CCTV inspection is still the most economic and versatile inspection MCLOUGHLIN technology available. So what exactly occurs during a CCTV inspection? Cameras are inserted into a sewer manhole and dispatched up a sanitary sewer. The TV trucks generate a video recording which can be analyzed to identify cracks, dislodged pipe joints, locations of house lateral connections, flow con- CANEMAH RIVERCREST ditions and any sewer characteristics. The majority of the CCTV inspec- BARCLAY tions will be within the public right-of-way, but there will be instances HILLS where public sewer mainlines are routed on private property through SOUTH existing public utility easements. The City will seek approval to work END within the easement prior to completing work in those areas. The CCTV inspections and cleaning in the Rivercrest Neighborhood is scheduled HILLENDALE to be completed by December 2020. 30 Oregon City TrailTOWER News || WINTER 2020–21 HAZEL VISTA GROVE/WESTLING GAFFNEY DUE TO COVID-19, ALL SERVICES, PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Development Continues Homeowner Tips for Winter Weather: De-icing in Oregon City This winter, if the weather turns to snow and ice, you may feel inclined Whether you are looking for housing, needed to apply products to your walkways services, or needed amenities, development and driveways to eliminate slippery has been occurring that is or will provide all surfaces. If you purchase products to of those things. assist in this task, please take time to Three parks are being developed and are in read labels and buy products with different stages within the City. Metro has environmentally safe ingredients. developed their land adjacent to the Moun- For best results, follow application tain View Cemetery with a parking lot and rates specified by the manufacturer. trail system throughout that area of Newell Over applying does not melt ice Canyon. The City has been developing Tyrone and snow any faster. Following the S. Woods Park at the intersection of High guidance of the manufacturer helps School Lane and Meyers Road and is redevel- keep your cost down and lessens the oping Latourette Park at 11th and Madison. amount of products that could enter Within the past year, affordable Veteran’s local waterways. housing has opened at the corner of Molalla If using sand or gravel, please make sure to sweep up and dispose of sand when ice and snow and Pleasant Avenue, apartments will soon melt. Proper cleaning ensures you are keeping sand and fine sediments out of storm drains open at Holcomb and Apperson, and new which can be expensive and time consuming for our Public Works Department to clean and apartments are under construction at Harley maintain. and Forsythe. Government buildings are also a big part of development this past year. The Oregon City To Sand, or Not to Sand – That is the Question… Safety Building which is the new home for the Oregon City Police, Code Enforcement, and When winter weather brings snow and/or ice to Oregon City, travelling our streets can be the Courts been constructed and is open. Gar- a challenge. Historically, plowing and sanding have been our first line of defense to ensure diner Middle School is well into construction public safety during winter weather events. We now have another tool – Magnesium Chloride and is planning for a 2021 open date. The new (liquid de-icer). Oregon City Operations Complex, housing Liquid de-icer lowers the freezing temperature of water and prevents ice and snow from form- much of Parks Maintenance and Public Works, ing a bond to the roadway surface. It can be applied in limited quantities prior to a severe has started renovation of the building they weather event, when the road is dry, and make plowing efforts more effective. purchased on Fir Street. Not only is the de-icing product less expensive than sanding, it can be applied in an envi- Single-family residential building continues ronmentally-friendly way, and there is less need for clean-up after the storm event. Removal throughout the City. Wheeler Farms and of sand from streets and stormwater catch basins is labor intensive and time-consuming. Lindsay Anne Too Estates are almost fully built Preventing pollutants, including sand, from entering the stormwater system is an important out on the southwest side of the city. Parker component of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan. Knoll on Leland Road will bring a handful Oregon City Public Works will con- of new houses to the area, and the Hillock tinue to use a number of strategies to Height Subdivision at Hunter and Holcomb address changing roadway conditions adds housing to the Park Place neighborhood. during winter storm events. Public Twenty more units will be under construction safety and environmental stewardship next year on Lazy Creek Lane. will both be served by minimizing our Numerous other projects are also under con- use of sand and applying appropriate struction or in some phase of design or land use. amounts of liquid de-icer. For more information please visit: For more information about the City’s www.orcity.org/projects or Winter Weather Response Plan or the www.orcity.org/maps/construction-projects use of de-icer, please check out the fol- lowing website: https://www.orcity.org/ maps/winter-weather-response-map.
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Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project Neighborhood Thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue construction of Transportation Update this exciting project! If you registered your vehicle in 2020, you may have MAKING GOOD PROGRESS noticed an additional Clackamas County vehicle reg- The Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project has now been under construction for four months, istration fee. Wondering what those funds are used and we have completed installing 1,400 feet of distribution water main and most of the for? Oregon City is using our share of the funding 4,200 feet of 18-inch transmission water main. The new traffic signals at Clairmont Way, to complete neighborhood transportation projects Gaffney Lane, and Fir Street are partially complete with the underground work installed. that address long-standing community concerns. The utilities relocated their communication lines to the new poles and the old poles will Our first project, a Rectangular Rapid Flashing be removed. The big job of removing and replacing the entire 19-inch thick roadway Beacon (RRFB) on Molalla Avenue at Barclay Hills (pavement and rock base) along the entire corridor continues. The project started out Drive, should be wrapped up and ready for use with a few unknown obstacles, the first being an abandoned 48-inch storm drain, multiple by the end of November. You may have seen the unknown/unmarked utilities, and some enormous boulders that slowed down water main construction of the new pedestrian actuated flash- installation work. ing beacon in front of Grocery Outlet. The project WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WINTER installed a decorative rock surface in the median and As the contractor works through the winter months, you can expect the contractor to removed the street trees from the median which cordon off more work areas to finish the new waterline at both ends of the project. There blocked the view of pedestrians crossing the road. will still be some work done at night for the safety of the public and contractor. There A new street light has been added to address light- should be more roadway surface work on both sides of the roadway, a full removal of ing needs. You may also notice that this installation the 19-inch deep roadway, curb ramps installed, small sections of sidewalk infill, addi- includes a center median refuge and additional push tional above-ground work on the traffic signals at Clairmont Way, Gaffney Lane, and Fir buttons. This allows a pedestrian who is not able to Street. Kerr Contractors, Inc. will continue their hard work to complete the Molalla Avenue complete crossing the street to re-activate the flash- Streetscape Project. The first great improvement that will be noticed will be new pavement ing beacons and complete crossing the street. and sidewalk ramps at the intersections along the east side (the Fred Meyer side) of the Next up are Holcomb Boulevard Pedestrian Cross- road through most of the project and new traffic signals to be installed in the Spring 2021. ing Improvements in the Park Place Neighborhood. DID YOU KNOW? The City is working on the design of two new Rect- The Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project includes many new safety features that create a angular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on Holcomb safer corridor for pedestrians and bicycles. Some of those features include the following: Boulevard located at Front Street and Swan Avenue. ❚ Three new pedestrian actuated mid-block crossings along the corridor. The goal is to have these up and running by the end ❚ Safer crossings at signalized intersections by separating the left turning vehicles from of Summer 2021. the pedestrian movements. Two other projects are also in the queue and are ❚ New pedestrian level lighting along the west side of the corridor. expected to be completed by Fall 2021. ❚ Double push buttons at the Clairmont Way and Gaffney Lane traffic signals that give 1 The Gaffney Lane Street Widening and Sidewalk pedestrians extra time to cross the street if they need it. Infill project near Gaffney Lane Elementary ❚ New ADA-compliant ramps along the entire corridor with new 10-foot-wide accessible School. sidewalks along the entire west side. 2 A new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon ❚ Continuous buffered bike lane in the corridor and green hatching in high-conflict areas (RRFB) on Linn Avenue at Williams Street near to remind drivers that they are crossing the path of bicyclists. Gardiner Middle School. ❚ Upgraded bus stops and sidewalk benches. As a reminder, the entire corridor is an active con- struction zone. Please use caution when traveling through the corridor and expect changes regu- larly. Traffic delays will occur along the corridor, so please plan for extra time to get through the corridor. When construction necessitates impacts to the routes used by pedestrians, we will provide temporary pedestrian accessible routes which will allow pedestrians to continue to use the corridor. Special business driveway signage is in place. For more information about the project, check out the Molalla Avenue Streetscape Project webpage: www.bit.ly/molallaave.
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SDCs—Funding the Future What is the Community System Development Charges, or SDCs, are one-time charges assessed Rating System? to development to cover their fair share of costs of existing and planned Do you own a property that contains a flood- infrastructure improvements that provide capacity based on that plain or floodway? If so, you might be eligible development’s impact to the City. SDCs are not assessed on proper- to purchase flood insurance for your property. ties which are already developed unless they change use or increase The rate you pay for that flood insurance is tied to the City’s partici- in size and demand. SDCs pay for capital improvement projects only, pation in the FEMA Community Rating System program, commonly not operations or maintenance. Oregon City has instituted five SDCs: called CRS. The following information is taken from the Federal Emer- Transportation, Sanitary Sewer, Water, Stormwater, and Parks. SDCs are gency Management Agency (FEMA) website. collected at the time a building permit is issued. 1 Transportation SDCs are based on the number of trips As a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the Com- anticipated to occur from a development. This is based on a munity Rating System is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes nationwide engineering manual called the ITE Manual. The fees and encourages community floodplain management activities that are used for projects that add capacity to the transportation exceed the minimum program requirements. system as outlined in the Transportation System Plan (TSP). As a result, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the Currently, the Meyers Road Extension and the Molalla Avenue reduced flood risk resulting from the community actions meeting the Streetscape projects are using portions of Transportation SDC fees three goals of the Community Rating System: to fund these projects. 1 Reduce flood damage to insurable property. 2 Sanitary Sewer SDCs are assessed based on use. The higher 2 Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the National volume of people using a property equals the higher cost of the Flood Insurance Program. SDC. Sanitary Sewer SDCs are comprised of an Oregon City fee 3 Encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain as well as a Tri-City Service District fee. The City fee is used for management. projects that add capacity to the sanitary sewer system as outlined in the Sewer Master Plan. The 2018 Beavercreek Road Sewer The rating system ranges from 9 to 1 with a 1 being the best. Com- Project used Sanitary Sewer SDC fees. The Tri-City fee is used for munities enter the program at a 9 or 8 rating, which entitles properties upgrades to the Sewer Treatment Plant. within a Special Flood Hazard Area to a 5–10% discount on flood insur- 3 Water SDCs are assessed based on the size of the meter. They ance premiums. The reduction lowers by 5% for every improvement a are comprised of an Oregon City SDC as well as a South Fork community can make. Oregon City is currently classified as an 8. We Water Board SDC. The City uses these SDCs for additions or are seeking to become classified as a 7 or 6 over the next two years upgrades to our reservoirs, pumping stations, or new distribution when the program renews in 2022. lines as outlined in the Water Master Plan. South Fork uses the fees Over 22,000 communities participate in the NFIP in the United States; for treatment plant upgrades and transmission line upgrades or however, only 7% of those communities participate in CRS. We are additions. proud to say that Oregon City is one of those participating communi- 4 Stormwater SDCs are assessed based on the zoning of the ties. Our goal is to continue to improve our program over time to keep land and the amount of impervious area being created by the rates at a discount for property owners. development. These fees are used for any stormwater projects You can find more information at https://www.fema.gov/national-flood- that create additional capacity in the storm sewer system. The insurance-program-community-rating-system Stormwater Master Plan details many needed projects. 5 Parks SDCs are assessed based on expected use of a park based on the type of development. Parks SDCs are used to fund new parks or major park upgrades as outlined in the Parks Master Plan. If you seek flood- While a single-family home SDC is over $34,000 in total, the funds are plain insurance, put to good use and enhance the City as a whole. When SDCs become a concern to anyone developing, the City has a financing plan that is make sure you tell offered, which finances the SDCs for a 10-year period at 9.0% interest. your agent that This allows the fee to be paid over time rather than at the time of the Oregon City is a building permit. CRS community! More info: www.orcity.org/publicworks/system-development-charges-sdcs
Oregon City Floodplain map
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Public Works, Community Development & City Commission Help Local Business This summer, the City Commission approved the Public Works and Community Development Departments to issue permits for Sidewalk Seat- ing, Parklets, and Parking Lot Seating. These programs assisted local businesses to expand their seating outdoors due to the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Those businesses that front a large public sidewalk, such as Main Street or 7th Street, could apply to have sidewalk seating within the right of way. Businesses were also allowed to apply to build seating within a parking space adjacent to their business, and those with parking lots anywhere in the City could apply to add seating outdoors in their parking lot. Over ten businesses have taken part in the sidewalk seating program, and two businesses have been permitted for parklets. At least five other businesses are using parking lot seating. The City Commission will be reviewing the success of the program and whether or not it should be continued once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Keeping Your Water Flowing: PART 3 – WATER SERVICE PROVIDER & AMENDMENT TO WATER MASTER PLAN With each issue of the Trail News, we hope to dive into a topic and paint a picture, a story map, of your water system and how we provide qual- ity, reliable water service to you. Last issue, we highlighted our operation and maintenance team and the work that keeps our system operating. Between the hot weather in August and the fires in September, the Operations crew was working extra hard to protect and keep the system run- ning to ensure water was delivered where needed. Great job team! This issue, we are focusing on water service providers and capital improvements needed to serve you and our growing community. Water Service Provider Transmission Main Reliability The City of Oregon City’s goal is to provide quality, reliable drinking Transmission mains deliver water to our reservoirs and our customers. water to its citizens within the city limits, where feasible. Clackamas If there is a break in the transmission main, it doesn’t just affect a small River Water (CRW) District provides water to its customers, who typi- area — it affects the overall system. City staff noted issues in our trans- cally reside outside the city limits. As property is annexed into the mission mains during peak usage, which resulted in leaks and weak city, properties are typically withdrawn from the CRW, resulting in the joints and an increasing risk of failure. This is a major concern. city becoming the water service provider. Unfortunately, withdrawals Think of transmission mains like arteries in your body. They are larger have not always happened which has left some areas within the city in size than your veins and are under pressure from your heart pump- still within the CRW service boundary. In recent years, CRW and the ing to push the blood out to your extremities. As you get older, your City have been working collaboratively to coordinate our services in veins and arteries may become clogged or weakened, resulting in high the area. Both agencies have identified 3 different types of customers blood pressure or worse, clotting or bleeds. Similarly, our transmission within the CRW service area and within the city limits: mains and system are aging. During high demand periods, the higher 1 City Customers served by City water mains operating pressure required to deliver the water in our aging system 2 CRW Customers served by City water mains (“Joint Users”) increases the risk of major of breaks and issues. As a result, the system 3 CRW Customers served by CRW water mains is operated at a lower pressure until upgrades can be made to the Over the next year, the City and CRW will be working to withdraw city transmission system to strengthen it and improve water delivery. These customers who still reside in CRW service boundary, within the city projects are included in the updated capital project list included in this limits. You, as the customer, will not see anything change as it relates amendment. to your service. What will change however, is that you will no longer Pressure Issues in System receive information on CRW related business, including CRW elections Customer feedback indicated pressure issues in our system that needed information. to be addressed. This amendment reflects updates considering identi- Amendment to the Water Master Plan fied pressure issues in the system and lays out a plan to address them. The City has submitted a land-use application to Amend the Oregon Future Growth Refinement City Water Master Plan, an Ancillary document to the Oregon City Implementation challenges were realized with the current plan due to Comprehensive Plan. A complete update of the Water Master Plan is topography and development locations in concept plan areas. While not being completed at this time. Instead, the City seeks to amend growth assumptions for the areas within the Urban Growth Boundary the Water Master Plan, to reflect revised modeling and system analysis, did not change, how the water system will serve the areas has been which will result in an updated list of capital projects. updated to address the challenges realized to date. Why amend the document now? Our current Water Master Plan was What does this mean to you? adopted in 2012, providing a 20-year plan for our water system. Since With our Amendment to the Water Master Plan, we will have an that time, the City has been working hard to complete projects identi- updated plan to better operate, maintain, and improve our system over fied in the plan. In 2017, City staff identified several issues with the the next 20 years to provide you with the quality, reliable water you 2012 plan related to operational and implementation challenges that need and expect. We welcome your participation in the review process are addressed in this amendment. before the Planning and City Commissions this winter.
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Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS! Christmas is here and Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart has continued to quietly fill stockings this year without a workshop and with our volunteers storing items in their homes. We are filling stockings for smaller groups of individuals that include seniors, veterans, a group home, and the homeless. HOW CAN YOU HELP Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart bring some joy and a smile to someone less fortunate? Monetary donations help us purchase needed useful items in bulk making our donations go further. Please mail them to FASFAH at P.O. Box 1255, Oregon City, OR 97045. WANT TO DONATE ITEMS? Here is a list of our most needed items for adult men and women: ❚ Hand & Foot Warmers ❚ Mild Bar Soap (including hotel/travel-sizes) ❚ Tubes of Lip Balm ❚ Rain Ponchos ❚ Hair Brushes & Combs (no points) ❚ Small Hand sanitizers ❚ Emergency Blankets & Small Fleece Blankets ❚ Deodorant ❚ Small–Medium Tubes of Lotion (including ❚ Shampoo (hotel/travel-sizes and up to 12 oz) ❚ Toothbrushes & Toothpaste travel-sizes) ON OUR WISH LIST…a donated workshop to call home so we can continue to gift Christmas stockings to the individuals and families from the many groups we have helped throughout Clackamas County in the 20+ years we have been in service. If you are able to help us, please leave a message at 503.632.0577, email us at [email protected], or contact us at Facebook.com/Fillastocking. Thank you to each and every one of you for your continued support!
Winter Farmers Market WWW.ORCITYFARMERSMARKET.COM | EVERY OTHER SATURDAY | 10:00AM–2:00PM
TIPS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE MARKET ❚ Both Market aisles have one-way pedestrian traffic, following a horse shoe pattern with clear entrance and exit signs. ❚ Our aisles are wider in most areas for social distancing. ❚ Please maintain distance from other customers in the aisles, much as you would at the grocery store.
EXTRA MEASURES ENSURE MARKET SAFETY & CLEANLINESS ❚ Vendors continue to sanitize/disinfect all high-touch surfaces ❚ Sampling has been removed. ❚ Prepared food must be taken 'To Go'. No seating is available. ❚ More hand washing & hand sanitizer stations are available. ❚ We've suspended all events, including POP, music and demos. ❚ We are prioritizing vendor space to farms first.
PLEASE HELP KEEP THE MARKET SAFE & RUNNING SMOOTHLY ❚ Stay home if you have symptoms or believe you were exposed to Covid-19. ❚ If possible, send only one member of your household to the market. Consider sending one shopper for more than one household. ❚ Do not touch anything unless you intend to purchase it. ❚ Wear a face mask and wash/sanitize your hands often. ❚ Vendors accept their normal form of payments, but we will not process debit card tokens at this time.
HOW TO PRE-ORDER ON THE "WHAT'S GOOD" APP ❚ Pre-order so that your items will be ready for pickup upon your arrival. Sign up at www.sourcewhatsgood.com. ❚ Indicate whether you prefer walk-in or drive-up for your order retrieval. Signage will direct you to order pick-up points. ❚ Have your order up on your phone or printed so we can verify we've collected all of your ordered items for you. ❚ For vendors who are not on our app, we have their direct order info available on our website.
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Oregon City Community Children's Center Education A child abuse intervention center EASTHAM COMMUNITY CENTER 503.655.7725 | CHILDRENSCENTER.CC/ More than one in ten children experience sexual abuse before 1404 SEVENTH STREET, OREGON CITY their 18th birthday. Stewards of Children® workshops teach The Oregon City School District offers a variety of year-round programs and adults five practical steps to help keep children safe. Learn services for children and adults. what you can do to prevent abuse from occurring in organiza- ❚ Early Childhood Program, ages 0–5 years Please check tions and our community! For workshop dates and other child ❚ Extended Day Program ❚ Youth Sports our website for abuse prevention events, call or visit our website. ❚ Summer Meal Program ❚ Driver Education program changes, ❚ Community Education ❚ Facility Rentals holds and/or OC–Tateshina Sister City restrictions due to More Information and Registration at SAKE AND TATESHINA https://www.ocsd62.org/occe | 503.785.8520 COVID-19. Sake has a long history associated with our sister city,Tateshina. Sake, the national beverage of Japan, has played a central role Special Olympics AGES 8—80! in Japanese life and culture for the past 2,000 THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL GAMES! years. It is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting rice and FALL GAMES—Go to https://fallvirtualgames.soor.org. You water. There are many different varieties of sake, and it can can still sign up by November 9, but earlier is better so that be enjoyed either warm or chilled, depending on the season. you can complete your challenges and send in your scores. During the Edo period (between 1603–1867) the breweries in WINTER GAMES—Check for information and virtual winter games links on our Japan were often run by wealthy landowners. The most suc- Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SOORClackamasCounty cessful of these family breweries continue to operate today. A Clackamas County Special Olympics operates the region-al arm of the interna- number of these breweries can still be found along the Nakas- tional organization. We serve 250+ developmentally disabled persons in this endo Trail (sometimes called the Samurai Trail), a historic road county. The program is free to all qualifying participants. We are a volunteer- that ran through Tateshina. driven group, existing solely on donations and grants; we receive no state or In a ceremony called kagami biraki, wooden casks are opened federal monies. with mallets during Shinto festivals, weddings, store openings, The year-round program, with 16 different Olympic-style seasonal sports, is sports and election victories, and other celebrations. This cel- designed to help persons with disabilities reach their potential by focusing on ebration sake is served to everyone attending to spread good their abilities and helping them gain self-confidence, social competency and fortune. Beth Werber, Chairperson of the Oregon Sister City other enhanced physical and social skills. It encourages younger athletes, such Organization, had an opportunity in the summer of 2019 to as those still in school, to participate in these community activities. Youth as participate in the opening ceremony of Endeko, Tateshina’s young as 8 years old may apply. REGULAR SEASONAL PROGRAMS ARE: town festival. At the signal, all mallets hit the lid of the wooden •Alpine Skiing •Cross Country Skiing •Snowboarding cask to break it open. The trumpets sounded and the festival DEC—MARCH •Snowshoeing •Basketball •Power Lifting officially began. According to custom, free sake was available. APRIL—JUNE •Bocce Ball •Golf •Gymnastics •Softball •Track & Field Kampai! •Aquatics •Bowling •Long Distance Running/Walking AUG—NOV For more informa- •Soccer •Volleyball tion about the Sister Any athlete, donor or volunteer wishing to learn more about how to participate can City program, email reach us by leaving their name and number on our message line at 503.675.3550. us at tateshina. [email protected]. You are welcome to Oregon City Youth Lacrosse join us (Coronavirus CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS 2020–21 willing) for our OCYLAX is working to make sure that when we do return monthly meetings. to youth lacrosse, we will be providing a safe environ- They’re usually held ment. We continue to meet monthly as a board to get 7:00–8:00pm on ready for the upcoming 2021 season, and will be strictly adhering to the Ore- 2nd Mondays at gon Health Agency's guidelines. Please check our website often at City Hall. http://oregoncitylax.siplay.com and check your emails for upcoming news. Pictured above: Beth Werber, along with Tateshina officials (in- Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Oregon-City-Youth-Lacrosse-326678987736 cluding the mayor, the superintendent of schools and the chief of police) with wooden mallets raised over a cask of local sake. 36 Oregon City Trail News || WINTER 2020–21 DUE TO COVID-19, ALL SERVICES, PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Announcements & Special Events
EGON C Oregon OR ITY City Parks Amnesty Program © Thru December 15, 2020 PARKS FOUNDATION Foundation
OREGONCITYPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG Call 503.905.3675 or Visit www.orcity.org/municipalcourt The Oregon City Parks Foundation (OCPF) is a boots-on-the-ground nonprofit 501(c)(3) formed by a group of your OC neighbors, who believe City of Oregon City that a vibrant parks system is a key component Municipal Court in the livability of Oregon City. Our Parks Foun- 1234 Linn Avenue, dation’s mission is to partner with volunteers, Oregon City, OR 97045 donors, and community leaders to develop, enhance, promote and sustain a thriving, acces- sible, and connected system of parks in our city. Our Foundation’s current projects include eradi- cation of English Ivy, along with other invasive plants in Waterboard and Park Place Parks, a 138- foot Xeriscape/Pollinator planting in Promenade Park and partnering with the Friends of Buena Vista Club House for restoration, and National Historical Designation of the Club house in Atkinson Park. Joining in and becoming a member of OCPF or volunteering in one of our projects is a power- ful act of caring for the parks environment, that in-turn, nurtures the residents of Oregon City. It is also an opportunity to learn about and experi- ence the natural environment and history unique to this area. We in invite volunteers with many differing, ages, backgrounds, skills and interests, i.e., gardening, design, finance, naturalists, writ- ers or park advocates. We raise funds for OCPF’s City parks projects through grants, donations, and our Bottle Drop program. There are also several other ways you can support your parks, that don’t involve mon- etary donations. For more information please go to our website at oregoncityparksfoundation.org All funds raised by OCPF will go above and beyond taxpayer dollars in an effort to help enhance our City’s parks system. Our monthly meetings are held at the Pioneer Adult Center, on 4th Tuesdays at 7:00pm, unless other- wise posted. We hope you will join our cause. NOTE: Due to Covid-19, we will be meeting via Zoom. Please go to our website for the Meeting Agenda and the Zoom sign-in details. Website: oregoncityparksfoundation.org Facebook: OregonCityParksFoundation Email: [email protected]
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Historic Ermatinger House 619 SIXTH STREET, OREGON CITY Built circa 1843, the Ermatinger House is the oldest structure in Clackamas County and one of the oldest in Oregon. Come learn about the importance of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the Pacific Northwest, Chief Trader Francis Ermatinger, the famous coin toss between Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove that decided Portland’s name, and the early founding of Oregon City. The museum also tells the fascinating story of the house itself! Join us for virtual tours of the Ermatinger House. We are now open for limited tours and special Saturday events. See page 13 & visit our website for more information.
Museum of the Oregon Territory (MOOT) CLOSED due to COVID-19 211 TUMWATER DRIVE, OREGON CITY | 503.655.5574 | WWW.CLACKAMASHISTORY.ORG
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE MUSEUM! Due to loss of revenue and failing infrastructure, it is likely that the museum may permanently close after the end of the year. If you would like to help keep our institution running, visit our donation page to find out how you can help: https://clackamashistory.org/donate
DIGITAL EXHIBIT NOW ON OUR WEBSITE—"Life & Death in the Oregon Territory" Formerly exhibited at the Museum, Life and Death in the Oregon Territory has been converted into a CCHS MEMBERSHIP! digital exhibit/walking tour that examines the culture surrounding life and death in Oregon between 1840 and CLACKAMAS COUNTY 1920. This digital experience can be enjoyed right from your home, thanks to VAMONDE Travel. But Life & Death HISTORICAL SOCIETY also includes a walking tour that will take you through several historic locations in Oregon City! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Caution: Due to some of the topics and imagery, this exhibit may not be suitable for all audiences. CURRENT EXHIBIT—“Lines on the Land: Mapping Clackamas County” Using historic maps, survey equipment and journals, this exhibit will introduce you to the formation of the cur- rent boundaries of Clackamas County. Explore the history of people and events that were changed by these lines on the land. Please check our website for info on when programming will resume.
10% Off all Gift Shop CLACKAMASHISTORY.ORG purchases, including Clackamas County Historical Society (CCHS) a growing selection of CCHS was established in 1952 and shortly thereafter began to accept historic objects, photos, and other donated historic books & novels, materials from the local community. The CCHS collection increased considerably when founding member Mertie prints, toys & jewelry. Stevens left her childhood home, now a museum, and over 1000 objects to CCHS in 1968. Plus discounted tickets to special COVID-19: OUR RESPONSE Members Only events. As a member of the Clackamas County heritage community, CCHS is closely monitoring the situation regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19). We take the safety of our visitors and volunteers very seriously and are taking precautions to best ensure the wellbeing of our community. All CCHS programming for the foreseeable future has been canceled. Thus, the Museum of the Oregon Terri- tory, Stevens-Crawford Heritage House and the Clackamas County Family History Research Library are closed. Please check our website for info on when programming will resume.
Stevens-Crawford Heritage House (SCHH) CLOSED due to COVID-19 603 SIXTH STREET, OREGON CITY | WWW.CLACKAMASHISTORY.ORG | 503.655.2866 The Stevens-Crawford Heritage House (SCHH) is an American Foursquare home built in 1908 by prominent real estate investors Harley Stevens and his wife, Mary Elizabeth. It remained in the family until 1968 when Mertie Stevens passed away, leaving her family home to the Clackamas County Historical Society. The house was restored to much of its original Edwardian splendor through donations of furnishings and textiles.
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End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center 1726 WASHINGTON STREET, OREGON CITY | 503.657.9336 HTTPS://HISTORICOREGONCITY.ORG
The EOT is temporarily CLOSED to the public due to COVID-19. We are looking forward to reopening when it's safe to do so. Please visit our website and social media channels for updates on the museum. We can't wait to see you all again!
McLoughlin Memorial Association (MMA) 503.656.5146 | MCLOUGHLINHOUSE.ORG
Established 1909, our mission is to assist in the promotion of Dr. John McLoughlin and his associates through education, interpretation, preservation, respect, and appreciation of our heritage.
PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS Friday, February 5 BARCLAY HOUSE OPENS FOR THE 2021 SEASON
Saturday, February 13 CELEBRATION OF OREGON’S 162ND BIRTHDAY VICTORIAN CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS 2nd Saturdays Noon–3:00pm | at the Barclay House beginning in Please continue to check our website for the tentative 2021 schedule to be March 2021 posted. Call or email [email protected] to find out the monthly craft offering.
McLOUGHLIN & BARCLAY HOUSE-MUSEUMS 713 & 719 CENTER ST, OREGON CITY
❚ McLOUGHLIN HOUSE Closed for rehabilitation December 7, 2019 until 2021. ❚ BARCLAY HOUSE (next door) Open Fridays & Saturdays, beginning February 5 10:00am–4:00pm | Free admission
Tours begin hourly at the Barclay House (15 minutes past the hour; last tour is 3:00pm). Visitors will also be able to tour around the property outside the McLoughlin House, but cannot go inside.
These house-museums are the only National Park Service Unit in Clackamas County and are part of Fort Vancouver. The NPS Junior Ranger program is available. The Barclay House gift shop uniquely emulates the Victorian Age.
HOLMES HOUSE-MUSEUM AT THE ROSE FARM 536 HOLMES LANE (at Rilance Lane), OREGON CITY | 2021 SEASON DATES TBA Fridays & Saturdays | 12:00–4:00pm | Admission fees maintain the House and Rose Farm $5 Adult | $4 Senior | $3 Youth (ages 6–17) | Free for Children 5 & younger
William and Louisa Holmes were pioneers who joined the “Great Migration” in 1843. Their home was built in 1847. The house was also the scene of early government meetings. Joseph Lane, first Governor of the Oregon Territory, gave his inaugural address from the balcony.
For more information and events, see Holmes House at mcloughlinhouse.org. For questions and reservations, email [email protected].
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Oregon City Connector Shuttle Clackamas County received funding from the HB 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund to explore four new public Oregon Ci ty transit services that could provide vital connections to our rural communities and areas that are currently hard to get to via tran- sit. These shuttles would help relieve congestion on roads when Swimming Pool everyone returns to normal life after social distancing. They will provide critical, last-mile connections between service provided by regional transit. The four shuttles will include: 1 Oregon City Connector Shuttle Planning & Implementation 2 Clackamas Industrial Area Connector Shuttle Planning & Implementation 1211 JACKSON STREET, OREGON CITY 3 Oregon City, West Linn & Tualatin Commuter Shuttle Planning Only WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR 4 Milwaukie Connector Shuttle Planning Only LIMITED ACTIVITIES The Oregon City Connector Shuttle aims to make connections that will enable people to travel all the way to work, school, and other daily destinations on transit. The Oregon City Shuttle will Please check our website for fill gaps from TriMet stops to underserved portions of Oregon the most updated schedule: City. In particular, it will connect the Oregon City Transit Center, WWW.ORCITY.ORG/SWIMMINGPOOL Clackamas Community College, and employers throughout the city, especially for transit-dependent and low-income popula- Limited Activity Reservations at: tions. The Oregon City Shuttle will also provide critical connec- tions with other regional transit providers serving Oregon City. HTTP://BIT.LY/OCPOOLRSVP The project team, comprised of Clackamas County and the City 971.204.0417 of Oregon City, is proposing a deviated fixed route. This means the shuttle will have a fixed route, but if requested, would devi- Give us a call at 503.657.8273 if you would ate from that route up to ¾ mile. The project team is continuing like to be sent a hard copy of the schedule. to refine and identify the route and schedule. For more information on the Oregon City Commuter Shuttle: https://www.orcity.org/publicworks/oregon-city-connector-shuttle.