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BEAVERCREEKBULLETINBy and for residents of Beavercreek, Oregon

February 2018

Community MeetupsBeavercreek Charitable Trust Fourth Monday, BCTHenrici Community Room at 7:00 p.m.

Beavercreek Grange First Saturday breakfast 8:00-11 :00 a.m. , meeting at 1 :00 p.m.

Beavercreek Lions First and Third Saturday,Beavercreek Grange at 7:30 a.m.

Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Directors'Meeting Second Thursday, 1 5223 S Henrici Rd at 6:00p.m. Register: [email protected]

Community Forestry Day Second Saturday, HopkinsDemonstration Forest at 8:30 a.m.

Clackamas County Planning Commission Secondand Fourth Monday, 1 50 Beavercreek Rd at 6:30 p.m.Public hearings and work sessions.

Clackamas River Water Board Meetings SecondThursday, 1 6770 SE 82nd Drive at 6:00 p.m.

Equestrian Trails, North Valley Chapter FirstTuesday, Clackamas Elmers, optional dinner at 6:00p.m. fol lowed by 7:00 p.m. meeting. Info:oregonequestriantrai ls.org or 503-632-561 0.

Hamlet of Beavercreek Board Meetings ThirdThursday, Beavercreek Fire Station Meeting Room at7:00 p.m.

Hamlet of Beavercreek Community Meetings FourthWednesday, Beavercreek Grange at 7:00 p.m.

Hamlet of Mulino Third Thursday, Mulino Airport Pilots'Lounge, 26749 S Airport Rd at 7:1 5 p.m. Info: 503-632-3700.

Kiwanis Club of Oregon City Meetings Second,Fourth and Fifth Thursday, Jimmy Os Pizzeria, 1 678Beavercreek Rd at 1 2:00 p.m.

Oregon City Commission Meetings First and ThirdWednesday, City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Oregon City/Beavercreek Moms Club MeetingsSecond Monday, 1 8955 S End Rd at 1 0:30 a.m. Info:[email protected].

Oregon City School District Board Meetings SecondMonday, 1 306 1 2th St in the District Board Room at7:00 p.m.

Community Spotlight:Beavercreek Farms

Have you heard of Beavercreek Farms? Itis a local English holly farm that was firstestablished in 1939 in the Highland Buttearea. In the early days, people across thecountry became acquainted with theirholly trees and shrubs through the nameOregon Holly Company. In 1964, Jacksonand Virginia Stalder thought running aholly farm would be a good thing to do inretirement so they purchased the farm,and renamed it Beavercreek Farms.

Today, their son Ken Stalder cares for andoperates the holly farm as his parents oncedid. “We've been upgrading our farmactivities, such as planting new trees andfertilizing existing trees,” said Ken. It isjust one of a few remaining holly farms inthe Northwest and has a rich history.

An initial planting of English holly (Ilexaquifolium) was made on the farm around1939. Since then, the land’s caretakers -including the Stalders - have planted over2,500 trees on 35 acres. Some of theoriginal French-English holly trees are 70years old and over 30 feet tall.

Trees are planted on 25-foot centers,which allows for ample air circulation anddiscourages natural pests and plantdiseases. The farm includes many differentvarieties of berries and foliage. Like roses,many holly trees have been improved orgrafted with newer and exciting varieties.John Inskeep, who early in his career was

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the Clackamas County AgriculturalExtension Agent (and later an OregonState senator) loved the farm and spentmany hours there, grafting and hybridizingmany varieties of holly. There are nowabout 26 varieties of holly in the orchard.One of the more recent additions is aSilver Queen variety with silver-edgedgreen leaves, and the Harlequin withopposite leaf coloration.

In the early days, the farm’s packingoperation took place in the two-room OldHighland School, and an old wooden shed,located across the road from the holly

orchard. That parcel was sold off in the1980s and the new owners converted theschool house into their residence. Theoutside of their residence still retains someof the character of the old schoolhouse.The Beavercreek Farms operation thenmoved across the road. Virginia built anew packing shed that is now expandedinto today's 7,200 square foot packingfacility at 22022 South Lower HighlandRoad that provides more comfort for theirworkers and better means to handle oldand new ideas, and friends' suggestionsand requests.

In 1997, the farm joined with EnglishHolly Packers - a well-establishedproducer with a long list of satisfiedcustomers - which resulted in an expandedproduct list with something for everyoneand for every budget. Beavercreek Farmscarries a range of hollies, holly totes, hollywreaths, table decorations andcenterpieces, and more. Holly seasonbegins in October and is in full swing fromNovember to December. Ken said, “We'realways looking for local help during theholly season” though he cautions that it’scold, wet work. Beavercreek Farms’dedicated staff include many neighborswho have that “can do” attitude that is sohelpful to a small business.

Ken, who was educated as a physicist andspent his career as a research scientist, isnow expanding his interests to includeholly farming and forestry. He is amember of the Oregon Small WoodlandsAssociation. Aside from his enjoyment ofgolfing and traveling, he appreciates whatBeavercreek has to offer with its scenicvistas, friendly neighbors, and the countrylifestyle. The words he lives by are “Dounto others as you would have them dounto you.” We couldn't agree more, Ken.

Get decorating ideas and learn more aboutwhat Beavercreek Farms offers atwww.beavercreekfarms.com - and be sure

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to mark your calendars for holly seasonthis year!

Article contributed by Jennifer Logan.

January Hamlet MeetingRecap

The first Hamlet meeting of 2018 was heldon January 24 with a great turnout. Themeeting began with guest speaker DickOrr, Beaver Creek Cooperative TelephoneCompany, giving an update on changestaking place at BCT that may affect thecommunity event schedule. The fallHoliday Craft Bazaar will continue, butBCT will not be going to storefronts suchas Grocery Outlet and Albertson’s and willnot host the Summerfest. About 15% to

20% of customers will be updated to cablebroadband in 2018 with the rest in 2019.To find out when it will happen in yourarea, call the office at 503-632-3113.

Tom Salzer, general manager of theClackamas Soil & Water ConservationDistrict (CSWCD), gave an update on theBeavercreek Demonstration Farm locatedat 22055 S Beavercreek Road. (See the

Holly on the farm at Beavercreek Farms.

Next Hamlet Meeting

Feb. 28 at 7:00 PMBeavercreek Grange


Bulletin’s June 2017 spotlight:https://tinyurl.com/y7elb5o5.) Theyshared the conceptual design for the farmthat will contain CSWCD offices while theremainder of the property will be used fordemonstration projects promoting andeducating the community on pond, streamand wetland management techniques. It isa one-story 12,000 square feet structuredesigned to fit the character of thecommunity. It has three components - anoffice, a meeting facility, and a servicesspace for bathrooms, kitchen, familyroom, mud room, and more.

The roof is made of standing seam metalso rainwater can be harvested (versuscomposite shingle, which can complicateharvesting). The barn has gone throughsignificant upgrades, and new landscapingincluding a berm will be added. Theoriginal farmhouse that was built in 1910may be moved and sold.

CSWCD expects to host meetings relatedto the demonstration farm’s capabilities,but the board has not decided whether toopen the space for similarly focusedcommunity-run events. The board is notinterested in becoming a rental venue (e.g.for weddings). Hamlet residents believe itwould be beneficial to have a meetingspace that’s larger than the Grange.

Additional traffic projected includes 17trips in the morning and evening at peaktimes, and increased traffic whenoccasional meetings are hosted on site,typically “in the middle of the day withless demand,” Salzer said. For moredetails, visithttps://farm.conservationdistrict.org/.

Other land use applications includedthird-year renewal of a permit fortemporary home for care on S WhitneyLane, which residents supported; and aplanning director review to establish an


Industrial Hemp Handler (HempProcessing) facility in an existingaccessory/agriculture structure on SBeavercreek Road, for which residentsraised a number of questions to be sharedwith the County including water access,driveway line of sight, questions aboutcrop viability on rocky land, volatility ofsolvents being used and their disposal,proximity to fire station, fire suppressionon site.

Residents should also be aware of a landuse application from the City of OregonCity Public Works for the intersection ofHighway 213 and Beavercreek Road andRedland Road. This has been discussed atprevious Hamlet meetings (see previousBulletins for background). Several Hamletboard members attending the hearing onJanuary 22 to provide testimony about thesuggested improvement plan and how itwould affect the Hamlet in terms ofcongestion, services, safety, cost, andmore. “No input is being asked from theHamlet at this point,” said TammyStevens, chair of the Hamlet board. “Wewant you to know it’s happening and theHamlet board is very active on this front.We’re not in favor of the ‘band-aids’ the

city is suggesting.” Residents withconcerns can contact the Hamlet board [email protected].

The final update was on a previous landuse activity from October 2017. TheWillamette United Football Club was toldby the County to seek a conditional usepermit. Details about why this is relevantto the Hamlet can be found here:https://tinyurl.com/y8fjvhvu.

For the transportation update,representative Christine Kosinski said sheand board chair Tammy Stevens areseeking federal support from Senator RonWyden for landslide issues facing many inBeavercreek and nationwide. Homeslocated in landslide areas are not flaggedas such to prospective buyers, andhomeowner’s insurance will not pay forlosses. Several homes near the hospital inour area were demolished last year due tolandslides, said Kosinski. She is raisingthis issue at a federal level to requireresponsible permitting for developmenton landslides areas.

Board representative Jack Hipp hasvolunteered to be a liaison to the sheriff


representing the Hamlet board (notindividual residents) for issues concerningthe community. Residents who need helpwith non-emergency issues can call 503-655-8211 which is available 24 hours a day.Examples of non-emergency calls mightinclude: reporting a crime with no suspect(e.g. theft of a bicycle), reporting a noiseviolation or ongoing crime issues that arenot currently in progress such asvandalism.

The annual Tree Lighting ceremony atKorner Park in December was a success inspite of the wet weather. About 65 peoplecame to the Beavercreek Grange dinner,according to Pam Furlan, and NormAndreen said about 75-100 people wentacross the street to enjoy the music,cookies and beverages, Santa, and warmburn barrels. Flyers at the grade schoolhelped bring more people to the event.

Residents were invited to share updates

and ask questions during the Town Hall.Topics included the road construction atHighway 213 and Union Mill Road; arequest for new letters for the Hamletreader board; rural residents encouragedto apply to two open seats on theClackamas County Planning Commission;Hamlet elections will be open fornominations later this year; and $450 wasdonated by the Hamlet to the BeavercreekGrange for use of their building formeetings; the Grange is continuing tomake improvements to the space, largelythanks to Oregon City Children’s Theater;the Beavercreek Elementary traffic safetyissue brought by resident Amy Manning isprogressing positively with many involved;and finally, the 20 mph speed sign by thehigh school will be replaced within thenext year with a blinking light to indicatewhen the speed limit will be enforced.

The next Hamlet meeting is Wednesday,February 28, with guest speaker Rita


Baker from the Greater OregonCity Water Council on what they doand how they benefit thecommunity.

The Hamlet of Beavercreek is hereto protect and preserve the ruralculture of the area, and serves tohelp all residents. Monthlymeetings are the best place to sharefeedback and learn how to getinvolved. Join us at 7:00 p.m. thethird Wednesday of each month atthe Beavercreek Grange.

Scholarships forLocal StudentsAvailable

The Clackamas Soil and WaterConservation District is pleased tooffer local students two $3,000scholarships for the 2018-19 schoolyear!

Who is Eligible?

* Students must be a graduate of aClackamas County high school or acurrent resident of ClackamasCounty

* Applicant must be at thesophomore level or above(sophomore, junior, senior, orgraduate student) working towardan associate, bachelor, or graduatedegree

* Applicant must be a full-timecollege student (12 hours or moreper quarter or semester equivalent)studying agriculture, naturalresource sciences, or a related field(i.e. horticulture, etc.)

* Applicant must have a minimumcumulative grade point average(GPA) of 3.0

408 Beavercreek RdOregon City, OR 97045

(503) 656-7939(503) 656-7985

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Monday – Friday8:00am to 5:30pm

Free spay/neuter inFebruary for stray andferal cats! See next pagefor detai ls.


* Previous recipients may reapply for thescholarship annually

The scholarship money may be usedtoward earning an associate, bachelor, orgraduate degree. Applicants must havecompleted their freshman year and will beconsidered a sophomore or higher in fall2018 to be eligible for the award.

Why Offer Scholarships?Clackamas County is ranked fourth inagricultural sales in the state of Oregon. Itis also known for its abundance of naturalresources, including popular recreationareas and drinking water source for thePortland metropolitan area. For thisreason, the Clackamas Soil and WaterConservation District (CSWCD) iscommitted to supporting local studentswho care about our natural resources andwish to promote conservation, impactingfuture natural resource decisions.

Our goal is to assist college studentsmajoring in the fields of agriculture(including horticulture), natural resourcescience, or a related discipline. With thecost of education skyrocketing, theClackamas Soil and Water ConservationDistrict board feels strongly aboutproviding financial resources to helpsupport future conservation professionals.

Over the last six years the District hasoffered nearly $30,000 in scholarships tolocal students. Previous applicants usedtheir scholarship to pursue studies inengineering, veterinary medicine, andagriculture. Our recipients attended localcommunity colleges as well as four-yearcolleges and universities. We encouragestudents to apply for these scholarships!Download application athttps://goo.gl/S7yqTW.

Applications must be received by April 6,

CCC wrestl ing team breaks national record. Source: Clackamas Community College


2018 at 4:30 p.m. Do not miss this greatopportunity!

Free Spay/NeuterSurgeries for Feral andStray Cats in February

Are you feeding feral and stray cats orknow someone who is? During the monthof February the Feral Cat Coalition ofOregon (FCCO) is offering FREEspay/neuter surgeries for feral and straycats! To prevent litters of kittens in thespring, now is the perfect time to callFCCO at 503-797-2606 or go online towww.feralcats.com to schedule anappointment.

FCCO has humane live traps and will showyou how to use them to catch all the catsyou are feeding. Appointments bookquickly and space is limited, so call or goonline today to take advantage of thisopportunity. The special is open to allresidents of Oregon and SW Washingtonwho are feeding feral or stray cats.

Rural ResidentsEncouraged to Apply forCounty PlanningCommission Seats

Clackamas County is looking for peopleinterested in serving on its PlanningCommission. There are two vacancies thatneed to be filled in spring 2018. To helpensure the Planning Commissionrepresents the entire county, this year the

need is especially for people to apply fromrural and eastern areas of the county.

Applications can be completed online athttp://bitly.com/ClackCoABCs or on apaper form that can be obtained fromPublic & Government Affairs at 503-655-8751 or in person on the fourth floor of thePublic Services Building, 2051 Kaen Roadin Oregon City. All applications must beturned in by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13.

The nine-member Planning Commissionadvises the Board of CountyCommissioners on land use applicationsand issues in accordance with therequirements of state law, the CountyComprehensive Plan, Zoning &Development Ordinance, and Code.

Planning Commission members areappointed to four-year terms by the Boardof Clackamas County Commissioners.Members do not need to be land useexperts, but should be interested inengaging in discussions on countywideland use issues. Commission decisionsand recommendations are made on thebasis of requirements set forth in statelaw, the County Comprehensive Plan andcounty ordinances.

The Planning Commission conducts itsbusiness through public hearings andwork sessions usually scheduled at 6:30p.m. on second or fourth Mondays in thecounty’s Development Services Building inOregon City.

Protect Computers andPhones Against“Meltdown” and “Spectre”

You may have seen recent media reportsabout major hardware flaws that are beingcalled "Meltdown" and "Spectre.” Almostall desktop computers, laptops, serversand cell phones are affected. These


vulnerabilities could potentially allowhackers to access passwords, encryptionkeys and other sensitive data stored onyour devices.

All of the major tech companies --including Intel, Apple, Google and others-- are recommending that you downloadupdates for the operating systems that arerunning your devices as well as anybrowser software that you use. To beclear, you should download those updatesas soon as possible. The companies havealready released some mitigation patchesand will continue to do so in the weeksand months ahead.

If you have any specific questions aboutyour devices or the patches available,check with the manufacturer or serviceprovider for guidance.

Want to Serve Oregon’sVeteran Community?

Governor Kate Brown and the OregonDepartment of Veterans' Affairs areseeking applications from veteransinterested in serving the state's veterancommunity as a member of the Veterans'Affairs Advisory Committee.

Since the advisory committee wasestablished in 1945, it has held a distinctand fundamental role advising the

director and staff of ODVA. Advisorycommittee members are military veteranswho are appointed by the governor andact as advocates for veteran issues andrepresent veteran concerns acrossOregon.The advisory committee's meetings areheld throughout the state on the firstWednesday in March, June, Septemberand December. For more informationabout the Veterans' Affairs AdvisoryCommittee, please visit ODVA's website atwww.oregon.gov/odva/Connect/Pages/Advisory-Committee.aspx.

To be eligible, an applicant must be aveteran whose service in the United StatesArmed Forces meets the criteria definedunder ORS 408.225(1)(f). Interestedapplicants should complete the interestform that can be found online atwww.oregon.gov/gov/admin/Documents/Interest%20Form.pdf.

Completed forms may be submitted byemail [email protected] orby regular mail to Office of the Governor,Executive Appointments, 900 Court St.N.E., Room 160, Salem, OR 97301-4075.The deadline to submit an application isFeb. 22, 2018.


FBI Summer YouthAcademy for High SchoolStudents

The FBI Youth Academy provides anopportunity for high school students tovisit the local field office and catch aglimpse behind the scenes of the FBI.Upon completion of the Youth Academy,high school students will foster a greaterunderstanding of the FBI’s mission andhow the bureau serves our citizens,community, and nation. During theacademy, students will be afforded anopportunity to learn about how evidenceand hazardous material(s) are collected atcrime scenes; discover how FBI SWATexecutes arrests; learn about bomb threatsand cases, the undercover program, andHostage Crisis Negotiation Team; meetFBI agents, victim specialists, intelligenceanalysts, forensic accountants, linguists,and others.

FBI Portland’s 2018 Youth Academy willbe an overnight academy that runs July 9to July 13, 2018 in Salem, Oregon. Thoseinterested in applying must be enteringtheir junior or senior year during the2018-2019 school year and must submit acompleted application. Applications willbe accepted through April 30, 2018;please send completed applications toFabian Kreamier, Antonia (PD) (FBI)[email protected]. For info:https://tinyurl.com/yb7rm82q.

Watch ClackamasCounty’s “State of theCounty” Online

The 2018 State of the County was held onWednesday, January 31, with all fivecommissioners participating. A recordingof the event is available atwww.youtube.com/ClackamasCounty.

Commissioners spoke on progress madein 2017, and on this year’s priorities suchas how decisions on local issues will affectresidents, what the community can expectin coming years, and what ideas arecommissioners pursuing to help theregion thrive.

CCC Wrestling BreaksNational Meet Record

The Clackamas Community Collegewrestling team brought home a record-breaking fifth-straight win at the NationalDuals Championship in Fort Wayne, Ind.The unprecedented win breaks nationalrival Iowa Central’s four-consecutive winsstreak.

The Cougars, who are now 12-0 for theyear, beat Northeast Oklahoma for thesecond year in a row to claim the title.With this win, CCC Wrestling Coach JoshRhoden is now the winningest coach inprogram history with 129 dual meetvictories.

“Our guys wrestled so well this weekendand they deserved to win thattournament,” Rhoden said. “I enjoy seeingour guys having so much fun helping eachother toward a common goal. These youngmen worked hard and sacrificed both onand off the mat. They earned this nationalchampionship.”

The latest victory represents the sixthNational Duals Championship CCC haswon since 2011. To follow CCC wrestlingor to learn more about CCC’s athleticsprograms, visitwww.clackamas.edu/athletics.

Armed Robbery atRedland Road CoffeeShop

Oregon City Police are seeking the public’s


assistance in trying to locate and identifyan armed robbery suspect. On December30, 2017, just after 8:30 pm, an unknownmale suspect committed an armedrobbery at the Lucky Rooster Coffee Shop,located at 13547 Redland Rd. The suspectis seen on surveillance photographsarriving on a bicycle. The suspect enteredthe business and robbed the employeewith a handgun. The suspect fledsouthbound on Redland Rd. on thebicycle. Arriving units found the bicycle atAnchor Way. Police searched the area butthe suspect was not located. The employeewas not injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white maleadult, 20-30 years old, 5'7" to 5'9" tall,with a thin build and green eyes. Thesuspect wore a full zip gray hoodedsweatshirt, blue jeans, gray shoes, and ablack face mask over his face. The suspectis considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone recognizes the suspect, saw thesuspect before or after the robbery, or hasany information about the robbery theyare asked to call the Oregon City PoliceDepartment Tip Line at 503-496-1616.Reference OCPD case # 17-4606.

Free Tax Assistance forOregonians

CASH Oregon provides free or low-cost,in-person tax preparation servicesthroughout Oregon. To see their locations,visit www.cashoregon.org. People can also

call 211 to find free tax return preparationsites.

Also beginning February 1 and continuingthrough April 17, AARP Foundation isproviding free tax assistance andpreparation to older adults, families, andcollege students with low- to moderate-income through its Tax-Aide program.There's no fee, no age requirement, andAARP membership is not required. Visitaarpfoundation.org/taxhelp for info.

The AARP sites closest to Beavercreek are:

* Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St,Oregon City. Tuesdays and Fridays from9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call (503)657-8287 extension 0 for an appointment.

* Molalla Adult Center, 315 Kennel Ave,Molalla. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Appointment only. Call 503-829-4214.

* Canby Adult Center, 1250 S Ivy St,Canby. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Appointment required. Call 503 266-2970.

* Canby Utility, 154 NW 1st Ave, Canby.Spanish available, Walk-in site. Pleasearrive by 11 a.m. to sign in.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteersare trained and IRS-certified each year toensure they know about and understandthe latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. In2017, the program's volunteers helped 2.5million people navigate complicated taxcodes, ensure proper credits anddeductions, and file their federal and statetax returns. In 2017, volunteers helped72,978 Oregonians file taxes bringingback more than $52 million on refund, aswell as to file for Earned Income TaxCredits (EITC) with $13,767,559 beingreturned to tax payers.

EITC is a benefit for working people with


low to moderate income. To qualify, youmust meet certain requirements and file atax return, even if you do not owe any taxor are not required to file. EITC couldreduce the amount of tax you owe or youmay get a refund. More than 265,000Oregonians claimed the EITC in 2017,with an average refund of $2,130.

There also are other federal tax creditsthat taxpayers may be eligible for,including the American Opportunity TaxCredit, the Child Tax Credit, and theAdditional Child Tax Credit.Those who qualify for the EITC can alsoclaim Oregon's Earned Income Credit(EIC), which is eight percent of thetaxpayer's federal credit, or 11 percent iftheir qualifying dependent was two yearsold or younger on Dec. 31, 2017.

Community Grants,Awards & Opportunities

Community Forestry Awards (Due2/15). Do you know an inspirationalindividual and/or organization whopromotes tree planting and quality treecare, engages citizens, raises awarenessand knowledge about urban trees andforests, and protects Oregon's urbanforests? In celebration of Arbor Day, theOregon Department of Forestry's Urbanand Community Assistance Program(ODF) and Oregon Community Trees(OCT) board are seeking nominees fromOregon for the 2018 Urban andCommunity Forestry Awards.Nominations must be received by Feb. 15,2018. Learn more and submit:http://oregoncommunitytrees.org/awards.

Silver Sparky Award (Due 2/23). TheOffice of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) isaccepting nominations for the 2018 SilverSparky awards, which recognizes a civilianfor outstanding achievement in fireprevention or public fire safety education.You don't have to be a member of the fire

service to nominate any person or agency.Nominations may be submitted by anymember of the public. Deadline February23, 2018. Learn more athttp://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/pages/index.aspx or by calling Sally Cravinho at503-934-8205 or [email protected].

Oregon Traditional ArtsApprenticeship Program (Due 3/1).The Oregon Folklife Network (OFN) isnow accepting applications for itsTraditional Arts Apprenticeship Program(TAAP) for 2018. This program offersmaster traditional artists and culturekeepers a $3,000 stipend to teach theirart form to apprentices from their owncommunities, Tribes, cultural, religious,or occupational group. The stipend paysmasters to pass on their knowledge, skills,


Through TheLooking GlassDo you know whereBeaver Creek is?

Ever wondered how thestreets got their names?

Do you know the locationof the original school?

This book captures the historyof Beavercreek dating back to

the late 1 800s.

Just $20

To Order:Sharon Charlson

[email protected]

ALL net proceeds go to theBeavercreek Grange Building

Maintenance FundSee You Next Month!- Bul letin Editors

and expertise to an apprentice of greatpromise, who is empowered throughthese lessons to continue carrying onOregon's traditions. Please contact OFNfirst if you want to apply. Visitofn.uoregon.edu or contact BradMcMullen ([email protected], 541-346-3820) for more information abouteligibility in the program.

Oregon Century Farm & RanchProgram (Due 5/1). Familiesthroughout Oregon who havecontinuously farmed portions of theirfamily acreage for the past 100 or 150years are invited to apply. Qualificationsinclude continuous family operation ofthe farm or ranch; a gross income fromfarm use of not less than $1,000 per yearfor at least three years out of five prior toapplication; and family members mustlive on or actively manage the farm orranch activities. Guidelines are availableathttp://www.centuryfarm.oregonfb.org,or by contacting Andrea Kuenzi at 503-400-7884 or [email protected].

Diamonds in the Rough Grants(Due 5/9). The State HistoricPreservation Office is offering grants forwork on historic properties and forarchaeology projects. The annual grantsfund up to $20,000 in matching fundsfor preservation projects of historicbuildings listed on the National Registerof Historic Places. The program alsofunds significant work contributingtoward identifying, preserving andinterpreting archaeological sites.Deadline May 9, 2018. To learn moreabout the grants and workshops visitwww.oregonheritage.org or contact KuriGill at [email protected] or 503-986-0685.


NW Contexture Beavercreek1 5660 S Leland Rd503-632-7505www.nwcontexture.orgSunday School: 1 0:45 a.m.Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. & 1 0:45 a.m.Last Sunday of month brunch & service at 1 0:00 a.m.Ladies Bible Study: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Beavercreek Community ChurchServices held at the Beavercreek Grange503-320-3882 Pastor: Larry SwayzeSunday Breakfast: 9:1 5 a.m.Sunday School: 1 0:00 a.m.Sunday Worship: 1 1 :00 a.m.

Beavercreek United Church of Christ“The Ten O’Clock Church”23345 S Beavercreek Rd503-632-4553www.beavercreekucc.orgWe're a Progressive Church and Welcome Everyone.We are LGBTQ friendly.Pastor: Jennifer SeaichWorship & Sunday School: 1 0:00 a.m.Hospital ity Hour fol lows worship.

Oregon City Ward 3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsHenrici Rd between S Beavercreek Rd and Hwy 21 3Bishop Jerry Swertfeger 503-632-8634Sunday Meetings: Start at 1 :00 p.m.Women’s Enrichment: Third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.Youth Activity Night (1 2-1 8 yrs): Wednesdays at 7:00p.m.

Bryn Seion Welsh Church221 32 S Kamrath Rd971 -295-4311www.brynseionwelshchurch.orgSunday Worship: the Second & Fourth Sunday at11 :00 a.m.A nondenominational Christian Church - open to all !Potluck fol lowing the service

Carus Community United Methodist Church22765 S Hwy 21 3503-632-41 86Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School (September - June): 9:30 a.m.

Christian Science ChurchFirst Church of Christ, Scientist, Oregon City9th and Center StreetOregon City, OR 97045503-655-1 071Sunday Worship and Sunday School: 1 1 :00

Clarkes United Methodist Church1 8773 S Windy City Rd503-632-7778Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.Sunday School: 1 0:30 a.m.United Methodist Women: Second Wednesday at 9:30a.m.

First Baptist Church ofOregon City81 9 John Adams StOregon City, OR503-656-3854www.1 baptistchurch.orgPraise & Worship: Sundays 1 0:30 a.m.Kid Church: Sundays 1 0:30 a.m.Middle/High School Youth Groups: Wednesdays 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Grand View Baptist ChurchCorner of Hwy 21 3 & Leland Rd503-632-81 00Women's Bible Study: Monday 9:30 a.m.Main Service: 1 1 :00 a.m.Sunday School: 1 0:00 a.m.Sunday Evening: 5:00 p.m.Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Awana 7:00 p.m.* All services interpreted for the Deaf* Over 1 00 Sunday School Classes* Transportation and Nurseries Provided

Living Hope Church1 9691 Meyers RoadOregon City, OR503-655-7390www.l ivinghopechurchoc.comSunday School: 9:30 a.m.Worship: 9:30 a.m. and 1 0:45 a.m.

Lower Highland Bible Church24353 S Ridge Rd503-632-4741www.beavercreekbiblechurch.comSunday Worship: 9:45 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.The Bridge: Fellowship at Clarkes General Store &Eatery, Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Oregon Trail Free Will Baptist Church1 4595 S Henrici Rd503-557-8559Sunday School for al l ages: 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship: 1 0:55 a.m.Sunday Evening Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.Sunday Youth Group: 6:00 p.m.Thursday Evening Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.Awana Children's Program: Thursdays, 6:1 5 p.m.

Prince of Life Lutheran Church1 3896 S Meyers RdOregon City, OR 97045503-657-31 00Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 1 0:45 a.m.Sunday School & Learning: 9:40 a.m.

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church41 7 Washington St503-742-8200Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.Sunday Mass: 8:30 and 1 0:30 a.m.Sunday School: During Services

Church Directory for the Beavercreek, Carus,Clarkes, and Oregon City Areas


St. Paul’s Episcopal Church822 Washington St.503-656-9842Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 1 0:00 a.m.Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.Wednesday Evening Worship: 7:00 p.m.AA Meetings: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

St. Philip Benizi Church1 8211 S. Henrici Rd.503-631 -2882www.phil ipbenizi.comMass Schedule:Mon, Wed-Fri: 8:00 a.m. , Tues: 6:30 p.m.First Saturday of each month: 8:00 a.m. w/ anointing ofthe sickSat: 5:30 p.m. Vigi l , Sun: 8:00 & 1 0:30 a.m.Reconcil iation: Sat 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.Adoration: Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 1 0:00 p.m.

Stone Creek Christian ChurchMain Campus: 21 949 S Hwy 21 3Maple Lane Campus: 1 4228 S Maple Lane503-632-421 8www.stonecreekonline.com

Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. , 1 0:30 a.m. and 1 2:00 p.m.Sunday School: Adult - 1 0:30 a.m. , Student (Jr/SrHigh) NoonMinistries for infant thru elementary - al l servicesMonday Eve: Women’s Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.Tuesday Eve: Kid’s Club, Pre-K thru 6th grade, 6:00 -8:00 p.m.Family Dinner, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Eve: Youth Group (7th-1 2th Grade) 6:00 -8:00 p.m.(at Maple Lane Campus) Family Dinner from 6:00 -6:30 p.m.Thursday Morning: Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.Saturday Morning: Men’s Bible Study, 8:00 a.m.Food Distribution: Food Basket, Wednesdays, 1 0:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church1 6000 S Henrici Rd503-632-5554www.trinityoc.orgSunday Services: Trinity Worship at 9:30 a.m. , AdultBible Study at 11 :00 a.m. , Children's Sunday School at11 :00 a.m.Holy Communion: First & Third SundaysThursday Morning Adult Bible Class: 1 0:30 a.m.Quilting Bee: Second Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Oregon City Library (FREE)Ongoing Kids Events

Children’s story times are in the Community Room:Tuesdays at 9:30 & 1 0:1 5am is Toddler Time with MissSabrina (1 8-36 months); Thursdays at 1 0:1 5 AND11 am is Music & Movement Storytime (up to age 5);and Fridays at 1 0:1 5am - The Preschool Connection(ages 3-6). Art Labs are for kids of al l ages everyWednesday at 2:30 & 3:30pm. LEGO Labs are everySaturday at 11 :30am.

Community Orchard and Gardening (FREE and $)Throughout FebruaryCCC Campus

The Home Orchard Society offers a variety of fruitgrowing related classes. Our Demonstration Orchard islocated on the CCC campus in Oregon City. All HOS“Work Parties” are FREE! and NO registration isrequired. Check out our website for more informationand detai ls for our upcoming classes and events:www.homeorchardsociety.org

Saturday 2/3 9am-1 2pm ($)CCC Class: Fruit Tree Pruning *register through CCCSaturday 2/1 0 11 am-2pm ($)Workshop: Winter Espalier PruningTuesday 2/1 3 11 am-2pm ($)Workshop: Pruning and Training Young TreesSaturday 2/1 7 11 am-2pm ($)Workshop: Blueberry Pruning

Tuesday 2/20 11 am-2pm ($)Workshop: Restoration PruningSaturday 2/24 9am-3pm ($)CCC Class: Grafting *register through CCC

Dinner & Conversation with the OCCT BoardFebruary 2, 5:00pmBeavercreek Grange

Oregon City Children’s Theatre is planning to startsomething new this year and invite any who areinterested to join our board for dinner and aconversation. I t is YOUR opportunity to share with usyour thoughts, ideas, hopes, plans, concerns,questions, etc. As a volunteer run organization - yourideas are important to us. We are making big plans forOCCT in the upcoming future regarding our usage ofthe grange and as much conversation as we can havewould be vital to our continued success. Bring a dish toshare. We wil l be bringing lasagna! RSVP here:https://tinyurl .com/y9jeek6l.

Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Overnight stay at Cooper Spur after snowshoeing Til lyJane TrailFebruary 3, 8:00am

For meetup location and detai ls, joinhttp: //bit. ly/2lxi1 Ya.

Events Calendar for the Beavercreek, Carus,Clarkes, and Oregon City Areas


Woodland Management Course ($)Hopkins Demonstration ForestStarts February 8 (5 sessions)

OSU Extension Service is offering a WoodlandManagement shortcourse for woodland owners.Thursday evening classroom sessions: February 8, 1 5,22, and March 1 @ 6:00 – 8:30 pm, and a Saturdayfield session, March 3, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. This five-session course is for anyone who wants to learn thebasics of taking care of a woodland property. I t alsoserves as preparation for the OSU Master WoodlandManager Training.

Topics covered include:• Getting Started: Assessing your property and yoursite• What’s Going On in Your Woods? Understanding treebiology and forest ecology• Taking Care of Your Woods: Tree planting, care for anestablished forest, weed control• Getting it Done: Safety, tools and techniques, sel l ingtimber, and laws and regulations.

The instructor is Glenn Ahrens, OSU Forestry &Natural Resources Extension Agent. Cost for thecourse is $40 for one participant/$50 for two or moreparticipants from the same family. Register onl ine at:https://tinyurl .com/BFS201 8Clack or call 503-655-8631 .

The Science of a Happy New Year (FREE)February 9, 1 2:00-1 :00pmCCC Gregory Forum, 1 9600 Molal la Ave.

Did you know there is a science to being happy? Learnall about it from Founder and Chief Happiness OfficerScott Crabtree from Happy Brain Science. Learn howto apply findings from cutting-edge neuroscience andpsychology to boost productivity and happiness. In his25-year career, Crabtree has served as a leader ingame development and software engineering. He’sfounded startups and worked at a variety of technologycompanies large and small . In early 201 2, he resignedhis position as a tech strategist at Intel to pursue hispassion ful l time: helping people apply science to behappier and more successful. For more information,cal l 503-594-3201 . To reserve your spot, visithttps://science-of-a-happy-new-year-201 8.eventbrite.com.

Wing It: Bring it On ($)February 1 0, 1 0:30amCCC Osterman Theatre

"Wing I t, " written and directed by Travis Nodurft, is aninteractive series for children. Share the love of dancewith your favorite small friend, and join the ClackamasRepertory Theatre "Wing I t" gang for its next

choreographed adventure. Watch the cast twinkle theirtoes in this dance-fi l led episode and join in the fun withinvited audience participation. Tickets are $5 and canbe purchased at the door. Visit www.clackamasrep.orgor call 503-594-391 4.

Play Reading: Red Speedo ($)February 11 , 3:00pmCCC Niemeyer-Osterman Theatre, 1 9600 Molal la Ave.

Clackamas Rep wil l present two readings by playwrightLucas Hnath, “Red Speedo” and “The Christians.”Hnath found recent Broadway success with “A Doll ’sHouse, Part I I , ” starring Laurie Metcalf and ChrisCooper. The play received eight Tony Awards includingBest Play. Tickets may be purchased atwww.ClackamasRep.org or by call ing 503-594-6047.

Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Snowshoe Mt. Adams from Pineside sno-parkFebruary 1 8, 8:00am


Oregon City Children’s Theater Auditions ($)March 1 -Apri l 4Beavercreek Grange

Registration to audition for the 201 8 show “James andthe Giant Peach Jr.” wil l be open on March 1 to Apri l 4.Learn more here: http: //www.occtheatre.org/copy-of-shows.

Community Orchard and Gardening (FREE and $)Throughout MarchCCC Campus

The Home Orchard Society offers a variety of fruitgrowing related classes. Our Demonstration Orchard islocated on the CCC campus in Oregon City. All HOS

Local Events Calendar (continued)

Wing It Perfomance at CCC.


“Work Parties” are FREE! and NO registration isrequired. Check out our website for more informationand detai ls for our upcoming classes and events:www.homeorchardsociety.org

Saturday 3/3 11 am-1 pm ($)Workshop: Persimmon PruningSaturday 3/1 0 11 am-1 pm ($)Workshop: Pruning Currants and Gooseberries ($)Sunday 3/1 8 1 0am-4pmFruit Propagation Fair @Clackamas CountyFairgrounds

Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Wildflower hike: Lyle Cherry OrchardMarch 4, 8:00am


Play Reading: Mrs. Mannerly ($)March 4, 6:30pmTrail Disti l l ing, 21 553 S. Highway 21 3

Clackamas Rep has partnered with two localbusinesses, Trail Disti l l ing and Portland CiderCompany, to continue the popular “Bar Theatre” series.With the purchase of a ticket, patrons also receive onecustom Clackamas Rep beverage to enjoy during thereading. Tickets may be purchased atwww.ClackamasRep.org or by call ing 503-594-6047.

Friends of Family Farmers (FREE)March 7, 6:00-8:00pmBeavercreek Grange

Friends of Family Farmers, a nonprofit organizationthat supports and advocates for social ly responsibleagriculture. Every 2 years, we travel around the state

to host Farmer and Rancher Listening Sessions.These are 2 hour meetings that we invite local farmersto so that we can hear about what issues they arefacing. We then use what we learn from the farmers toform our policy and program priorities for the comingyears.

Annual Rummage Sale and Lunch (FREE)March 9th, 1 0th, 1 6th & 1 7th, 9:00am-4:00pm eachday"The Ten O'Clock Church", 23345 S. Beavercreek Rd.

Another HUGE Rummage Sale wil l be held atBeavercreek United Church of Christ aka "The TenO'Clock Church". There wil l be an abundance ofvintage and collectible items along with clothes, shoes,books, housewares, bedding, seasonal decorations,toys, games, jewelry, tools, electronics, furniture,plants and much more.

The women's group wil l be serving a delicious lunchfrom 11 am - 2 pm each day. The lunch wil l includetheir famous chicken noodle soup, sandwiches andpieces of HOMEMADE PIES!! The proceeds wil l beused for the church's local and wider missionsincluding the food pantry. I f you would l ike to donateitems to our sale, we are seeking unique collectibles,craft items, tools, clothing, plants etc. Please be sureall items are clean and saleable. I f you have questionsor need assistance with donating, please call Shelleyat 503-655-0700.

OCCT Clean Up & Spring Show Prep (FREE)March 1 0, 9:00am ongoingBeavercreek Grange

Oregon City Children’s Theatre is planning to clean outthe attic and prep a sewing space for Becky! We needto clean up the two storage pods - move out and/orstore the things from the last show. The more handsthe faster the work. ALL are welcome!!

Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation ($)March 1 0, 5:30pmAbernethy Center Ballroom: 606 1 5th Street, OregonCity

We’re rol l ing out the red carpet for our 7th annualbenefit auction and dinner to support ClackamasCounty residents in need. Visit Clackamas Fire'swebsite to reserve your seats today:http: //bit. ly/2DIDow7. For donations or sponsorshipopportunities please email :Krystlecleareventspdx@gmail .com.

Play Reading with Clackamas Repertory Theatre.


Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Hike Tryon Creek and tour the historic Scottish ElkRock GardenMarch 1 7, 8:00am


St. Patrick’s Day Dinner ($)March 1 7, 4:00-7:00pmBeavercreek Grange

Save the date for the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner atthe local Grange.

Beavercreek Elementary PTO 9th Annual Dinnerand Auction ($)Pioneer Community Center, 61 5 5th St, Oregon CityMarch 1 7, 5:30-9:30pm

Save the Date! The community is invited to attendBeavercreek Elementary PTO's 9th Annual Dinner andAuction. This critical fundraiser supports our PEteacher and multiple classroom support programs thatcost $30,000 to provide! There wil l be a silent auction,entertainment (band, photo booth, wine pull , Heads orTails game), dinner, and oral auction. Cost = $25 each.Table of 8 may be purchased for $1 75. Tickets can bepurchased by contacting Astin Mil ls at (503) 545-1 892,or [email protected]. Available for purchaseunti l Feb 23. To offer Sponsorship or Donations,contact Astin!

OSU Tree School ($)March 24CCC

Tickets go fast! You wil l be able to view the 201 8 TreeSchool catalog Tuesday, January 23, 201 8. Theregistration form and instructions and onlineregistration wil l be accessible on January 24, 201 8. I fyou would l ike to receive a Tree School catalog in themail , please contact the Extension Office at 503-655-8631 or contact Jean Bremer to be put on the mail ingl ist.

Play Reading: The Christians ($)March 25, 3:00pmCCC Niemeyer-Osterman Theatre, 1 9600 Molal la Ave.

Clackamas Rep wil l present two readings by playwrightLucas Hnath, “Red Speedo” and “The Christians.”Hnath found recent Broadway success with “A Doll ’sHouse, Part I I , ” starring Laurie Metcalf and ChrisCooper. The play received eight Tony Awards includingBest Play. Tickets may be purchased atwww.ClackamasRep.org or by call ing 503-594-6047.

Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Hike Coyote WallMarch 31 , 8:00am


Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Hike Opal Creek ancient forestApri l 7, 8:00am


Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon Women'sOutdoors Group (FREE)Hike Hamilton MountainApri l 21 , 8:00am


Wing ItApril 21 , Time TBDCCC Osterman Theatre

"Wing I t, " written and directed by Travis Nodurft, is aninteractive series for children. Share the love of dancewith your favorite small friend, and join the ClackamasRepertory Theatre "Wing I t" gang for its nextchoreographed adventure. Watch the cast twinkle theirtoes in this dance-fi l led episode and join in the fun withinvited audience participation. Tickets are $5 and canbe purchased at the door. Visit www.clackamasrep.orgor call 503-594-391 4.

Play Reading: Chapatti ($)April 22, 6:30pmPortland Cider Company, 8925 SE Jannsen Road,Building F, Clackamas

Clackamas Rep has partnered with two localbusinesses, Trail Disti l l ing and Portland CiderCompany, to continue the popular “Bar Theatre”series. With the purchase of a ticket, patrons alsoreceive one custom Clackamas Rep beverage to enjoyduring the reading. Tickets may be purchased atwww.ClackamasRep.org or by call ing 503-594-6047.

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