Friends of Shore www.shoreacres.net 32December 4, 2018 Annual Journal Summer 2018 Acres Photo by Luis Velasquez Hino-Crimson Azalea Historical Photo by David Bridgham Edition Aerial Photo by Memo Jasso FRIENDS OF SHORE ACRES, INC. Our Mission . an all-volunteer organization Area Code 541 “The purpose of Friends of Shore Acres, Inc. is to participate in President - Lou Kolkhorst . .266-8300 interpretive, educational, and physical development programs President-Elect - Dennis Netter . 269-7187 with Sunset Bay Management Unit.” FoSA Bylaws Secretary - David Bridgham . .756-5401 Treasurer - Barb Taylor . .756-5443 Past President - Ray Daniels . 759-2973 From the Editor . By Shirley Bridgham Directors Shirley Bridgham . 756-5401 here to start . so many stories in this edition of the Joan Clifton . 756-6534 annual Journal, we are calling it historical. Dora Daniels . 759-2973 W Betty Kennedy . 267-7597 Who would have expected the majestic Monterey Cypress Kathy Metzger . 751-9848 near the Information & Gift Center to simply fall over? It was Kathi Netter . 269-7187 a beautiful sunny summer morning with no wind. (Story and Robynn Reed . 404-6223 photos, pages 10-11) Pam Stevens . 572-0739 Dell Willis . 756-1827 Then we finally have the wonderful recovery of the Roberta Willis . 756-1827 Japanese lantern, now returned to its proper place at the lily Information and Gift Center (IGC) pond. (Story and photos, pages 18-19) Volunteer Manager Of course we always share plenty of Holiday Lights Lou Kolkhorst . .266-8300 photos and stats, which were especially amazing in 2017. IGC Volunteers Coordinator Pam Stevens. 572-0739 With so little rainfall during the season, a problem of traffic backups and possible Membership Chair emergencies now has to be solved. Kathi Netter . 269-7187 Several solutions are being worked on: Historian and Archivist • A lighted sign near the main Sunset Bay State Park entrance sign with info Shirley Bridgham . 756-5401 about distance and $5 parking fee, cash or check only – Credit cards are not OREG O N PARKS AND RECREATI O N DE P ARTMENT accepted for state park parking pass purchases at the booth entrance Asst. Mgr. Area 4 Southwestern Oregon • Possible shuttle transport from Sunset Bay parking on busy weekends Larry Becker . .. 888-3778 • Adding more parking spaces at Shore Acres in 2019. Park Mgr. Sunset Bay Management Unit This information is also going on our website at www.shoreacres.net Denice Hardy . .. 888-3778 Park Ranger III Since we like to keep you up to date on our activities, David and I decided it was Audrey Mills . 888-3732 time to tell you about the Archival Albums project that we started in 2014. It has required a lot of scanning of print photos and great publicity pieces, followed by Holiday Lights desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign CS-3. Being able to use current technology Co-Chair and Lighting Design to have complete printable pages to use in the large format albums, then being able David and Shirley Bridgham . 756-5401 to save them as Adobe PDF files for electronic viewing, is quite rewarding. Each album Garden House Decorations Robynn Reed . 404-6223 begins with the same introductory pages so the viewer gets the “why it was done” no Host Volunteers matter which album is being viewed. The albums are a wonderful and memorable Kathy Metzger . 751-9848 journey back to 1986 when we were fortunate enough to be part of the formation of Tree Decorators Friends of Shore Acres, Inc. (Story and photos, back page) Dawn Buxton . 888-5214 As we’ve said many times before, we are so fortunate to have such a fantastic Cider Spice Kathi and Dennis Netter . 269-7187 park, great board and members, wonderful volunteers, financial supporters, and a Entertainment cooperative relationship with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that is Kathi and Dennis Netter . 269-7187 unmatched anywhere. Holiday Buttons Dell and Roberta Willis . 756-1827 Note About Membership - Friends of Shore Acres, Inc. Journal Editor, Design and Press-Ready Layout membership year runs from January 1 thru December 31 and Shirley Bridgham renewal notices are mailed the end of November. However, Photographers This Edition you may join any time of the year. A form is included in the David and Shirley Bridgham Membership Brochure, which is available at the park, on Ray Daniels our website www.shoreacres.net, or by calling 541-756-5401 or e-mailing Jess Hayward Ellie Kinney-Martial [email protected]. Members receive discounts on the OPRD annual Lou Kolkhorst parking permits, a 10% discount in the Information & Gift Center, the annual Kathi Netter Summer Journal, many volunteer opportunities and – always – the satisfaction Pam Stevens of belonging to one of the best state park co-ops in Oregon. Luis Velasquez Printer/Publisher NOTE: This Journal and all past Information & Gift Center - 541-888-2472 • 1-866-888-6100 • Wegferds’’ Printing & Publishing Newsletters and Journals are Shore Acres State Park - 541-888-3732 North Bend, Oregon 97459 also posted on our website. Sunset Bay State Park - 541-888-3778 • www.shoreacres.net Annual Journal - Summer 2018 2 From the President By Lou Kolkhorst, President 2017-18 t’s always sign over the front door of the spectacular place and event enjoyed by a pleasant Information and Gift Center (IGC). visitors world wide. Most Friends groups Iexperience to This year we have replaced the were bemoaning that they were having be president of front entrance deck because of a problems getting volunteers to help. Friends of Shore deteriorating under structure. All in Holiday Lights is a very creative Acres, Inc. Each all, it has been a very busy year. event started in 1987 by the Friends time is a fun The Information and Gift Center and coordinated by David and Shirley new experience Bridgham ever since. It’s an event that with the current (IGC) has had a fantastic year again, fellow directors. thanks to the dedication of the OPRD continues to grow each year, doing This year has park hosts and the local volunteers much for the park, the community and been a very who make it happen. As you know, providing enjoyment for all who visit the new experience because we have new all net funds raised through sales are extravaganza between Thanksgiving and staff and park rangers. We will miss Ellie used to provide Shore Acres State Park New Year’s Eve. It is unbelievable that we Kinney-Martial and Pam Stevens and their staff extra resources to keep the park had an estimated 74,392 visitors last season. dedication and hard work they have given beautiful for the enjoyment of all. It Again, I’ve been very proud to serve us for years to make us the best park in would not happen without the many as your FoSA President this past year and Oregon. At least that is what I always tell hours given by our volunteers. looking forward to helping our incoming the other Friends groups. THANK YOU! President Dennis Netter in September to However, in their place, we have a make his year just as memorable. new dedicated group led by Park Manager When I was at the last OPRD Denice Hardy and her staff led by Park Friends Co-op meeting, I was very proud to report that we have 1,600+ Ranger 3, Audrey Mills. a “Powerful volunteers to make our park and Last year, we added the long awaited Partnership” Shore Acres entrance sign. We have a new especially the Holiday Lights the since 1986 From the President-Elect By Dennis Netter, President-Elect, 2017-18 regon recognizes Shore have been rejuvenated. A concrete walkway to the AARS Rose Acres State Park as one Display Garden as well as other safety work has already been Oof its foremost all-season completed. This year anticipates improvement in parking and shoreline garden attractions. The traffic flow for times when congestion is high. Maintaining local community and the Friends of valued traditions and facilities along with attractive changes Shore Acres membership has long help to create an interesting visit. been dedicated to making a visit to Working with the Friends of Shore Acres is a healthy, the Shore Acres garden an outstanding productive experience where one can contribute in a variety experience with its multidimensional of ways to help the many extremely dedicated and talented sensory palate, activities, events, and people who create and maintain the garden and nearby parks. learning experiences that can be shared Everyone appreciates and is inspired by the help and support of by people with a variety of interests. local businesses and organizations. Many thanks are offered to Each year has enjoyed significant landmark accomplishments these volunteers. with the coordinated effort of Oregon State Parks and the Friends of Shore Acres support group. Recently the entry deck by the Information and Gift Center and ornamental lantern in the pond Note from Kathi and Dennis about the September meeting, which they will miss. Dennis will get the President’s gavel at the October 16th meeting. – Yearly Transition Each September – “We are going to the American Prairie Bison Reserve How it works near Malta, Montana to improve habitat for the native Friends of Shore Acres, Inc. was founded on bison that are being re-introduced to the preserve and December 4, 1986. also working to increase other historically plentiful 1st annual year Dec. 4, 1986 - Aug. 31, 1987 wildlife such as prairie dogs, foxes and antelope. Mostly 1st Birthday - Dec. 4, 1987 it's grunt work, re-positioning barbed wire fencing to 1st Christmas Lights - Dec. 11, 1987 be compatible with all the species but it is special to 2nd annual Year - Sept.