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BEAVERCREEKBULLETINBy and for residents of Beavercreek, Oregon

September 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.

August Hamlet MeetingRecap

August was a quiet month for the Hamletmeeting as there were no land use activities orapplications, and no guest speakers on thedocket. The board shared that their budgetwas approved so they will have some money tospend on the Hamlet. In the past they’ve had$2,000 but this year have around $4,000 andwill be discussing how to best serve thecommunity. If you’re curious to see what otherHamlets are doing, check out the StaffordHamlet Family Fest on September 15.

The board shared an update on the Park PlaceConcept Plan, saying the development at thebottom of Holly Lane and Redland Road wasapproved by the City Commission. Citizens inPark Place have taken an appeal to the LandUse Board of Appeals in Salem, which willdelay the plan. In the meantime, however, thedevelopment companies continue to tear downtrees in the area.

In last month’s meeting, there was earlydiscussion about whether the inactive CarusCPO would be interested in joining theBeavercreek CPO. The board continues togather information from the County anddiscuss internally what that would entail. Itwill probably be early next year beforeanything happens, the board said.

The point was again raised by the board that acritical purpose of the CPO is to give residentsa voice--a group who will monitor land useapplications and sound the alarm for majorchanges that would affect the area. The boardurged residents to be involved and knowwhat’s going on--rather than wait until Oregon

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About the Bulletin

Beavercreek Bulletin is a monthly

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Hamlet of Beavercreek, Oregon. Our

mission is to inform and educate residents

on key issues that affect the Hamlet in

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City is already here and you can’t do anythingabout it.

The August Stars in the Park event was verywell received. Unfortunately, the headlinesinger had to cancel as she was a finalist in acompetition but Lance Kinnaird played a widerange of songs all evening along with anothercountry singer. Vendors sold all their food,folks enjoyed beer and wine, and one luckyraffle winner went home with almost $100.

The Hamlet of Beavercreek is here to protectand preserve the rural culture of the area,and serves to help all residents. Monthlymeetings are the best place to share feedback

and learn how to get involved. Join us at7:00 p.m. the third Wednesday of each monthat the Beavercreek Grange.

Want to Help the Hamlet?Join the Board!

Four seats on the Hamlet Board of Directorsare up for election in October, which arecurrently held by Bill Merchant, ChristineKosinski, Tammy Stevens, and WilliamBender. Election of directors for two-yearterms will be held at the Town Hall meetingon October 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Any resident that fits the following criteriamay apply: 18 years old or older; live or ownproperty or a business in the Recognized Areaof the Hamlet area; be willing to volunteertime to work on projects, help represent thearea, and fulfill responsibilities as described inthe bylaws.

To learn about responsibilities and to get anapplication, email [email protected] orcall 503-632-7115. Applications are due inSeptember to Bill Merchant, Vice Chair,Hamlet of Beavercreek, [email protected] or mail to PO Box 587,Beavercreek OR 97004.

Watch Out for“Grandparent” Scams

The love between a grandparent and a childcan be very strong – but, ironically, thestrength of that bond can actually makefamilies more vulnerable to scam artists. Thegrandparent scam has been around for awhile,but the use of social media is helping to fuelfraudsters’ ability to make money on it.

Here’s how it works: con artists will pose as aloved one, make up a story about some urgentneed, and trick you into wiring money. Onlylater will you find out that your loved one wasnever actually in danger and that the moneyyou sent is gone for good.

As we post more and more personalinformation on social media, we are makingthe whole thing easier for the fraudsters.

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Names, photos and info from your travels,school information and more can be a goldmine for the scam artists. They use this info tomake a more convincing story. You could get acall, email, text, or social media messageclaiming to be a loved one in need. Thealleged victim will ask you to send money topay hospital bills, to get out of jail, to escape aforeign country, or to help deal with an autoaccident. Sometimes it will be a story assimple as the victim’s purse was stolen. Thescammers will urge you to keep quiet abouttheir need for money and claim to beembarrassed in order to prevent you fromlooking into it further. So, no matter howurgent or convincing the story mightseem—check it out before sending cash.

Here are some tips:

* Resist the urge to act right away. The story isprobably going to sound drastic and urgent,but that is what the scammer is banking on.He wants you to make an impulse decision to

send money. Slow down and look into thestory before you send anything.

* Call your loved one on a trusted, genuinenumber; don’t redial the number provided bythe caller. You can also verify the story withsomeone else in your family or friend group.

* Verify the caller’s identity by askingquestions that would be difficult for a strangerto answer.

* Familiarize yourself with the informationthat your family members are sharing online.

Next Hamlet Meeting

Sept. 26 at 7:00 PMBeavercreek Grange

Stars in the Park event at Korner Park in August with musician Lance Kinnaird on stage.


Many scammers will use this information tomake their stories seem more believable.

* Don’t wire money or send a money order.Scammers will almost always ask for money tobe sent through a money wire, a gift card, acash reload card or the like. These paymentmethods are practically like giving cash. If youpay this way, you will never see the moneythat you sent again.

If you have been victimized by this onlinescam or any other cyber fraud, be sure to alsoreport it to the FBI’s Internet CrimeComplaint Center at www.ic3.gov or call yourlocal FBI office.

Parent Donation toBeavercreek Elementary

A parent reached out to shared that anotherparent/member of the community haddonated services in support of the school andchildren of Beavercreek. Thank you toGreenPointe Construction for the major

repairs and amazing new paint job! Theschool looks refreshed and ready for the 2018-2019 school year.

Growth in Oregon’s NurseryIndustry

The Oregon nursery industry climbed to itssecond-best sales year on record in 2017,according to newly released figures from theOregon Department of Agriculture. The state’swholesale and retail nurseries tallied anestimated $947.7 million in sales during thecalendar year, which was more than enoughto make nursery and greenhouse cropsOregon’s top agricultural commodity, aheadof cattle and calves, which were in secondplace at $695 million.

“The wholesale nursery industry is a tradedsector that serves markets in every time zoneof the United States, as well as Canada andoverseas, and brings significant dollars backto the Oregon economy,” said Jeff Stone,executive director of the Oregon Association


of Nurseries. “More than three-fourths ofwhat we grow in Oregon is shipped over statelines, to destinations as far away as the EastCoast.”

It was the Oregon nursery industry’s bestsales year since 2007, when $1.039 billionworth of Oregon nursery and greenhouseproducts were sold, just prior to the GreatRecession, which caused sales to decline.

Oregon remains the nation’s third-leadingnursery state, behind the larger states ofCalifornia and Florida, according to the mostrecent USDA Census of HorticulturalSpecialties (2014). Oregon leads the UnitedStates with more than 61,000 acres of land innursery production. What’s more, Oregon isthe nation’s top grower of coniferousevergreens, deciduous shade trees, barerootnursery products and deciduous floweringtrees (USDA Census of HorticulturalSpecialties, 2014).

Oregon has consistently been the nation’s topgrower of Christmas trees as well, growing$92 million worth of them in 2017 accordingto the state’s new figures. (Christmas trees areconsidered part of the nursery industry, butthe Oregon Department of Agriculture countsthe sales as a separate figure).

In 2017, the Oregon nursery and greenhouseindustry (including the Christmas tree sector)employed an average of 9,288 people and hada total payroll of $317.3 million, for anaverage wage of $34,159, according to theState of Oregon Employment Department.

Help Identify Thief - Leland,Gaffney, Meyers, Clairmont

On August 22, 2018, an unknown individualentered several unlocked vehicles and stoleitems from inside the vehicles. The majorityof the thefts occurred around the GaffneyLane, Meyers Rd, Clairmont Way, and LelandRd areas. The suspect can be seen onsurveillance videos trying door handles andentering vehicles that were unlocked.

Here are a couple reminders to help keep youand your belongings safe: Remove it - Do not

leave valuables or items that could holdvaluables, such as backpacks, in your vehicleso a thief can see them. Secure it - Lock yourvehicle when you get out of it. Most of thethefts we are seeing are from unlockedvehicles. A good routine to get into is the“9PM Routine.” At 9:00 PM every night, getinto the routine of double checking that yourcars and your house is locked.

If anyone recognizes the suspect in the videoand pictures or has any information about thethefts they are asked to call the Oregon CityPolice Department Tip Line at 503-496-1616.Reference OCPD case # 18-023510. If you livein these areas and have surveillance cameras,we would appreciate if you could take a lookto see if they have captured this individual orany other suspicious person during the night.https://vimeo.com/286433541

Cast Your Vote to Name NewPark by Sep. 30

Oregon City is in the process of naming a newpark in our park system. The 9.1 acre park sitsat the corner of Glen Oak Road and HighSchool Avenue behind OCHS and is scheduledto open in fall 2019. Through a public process,more than 400 names were suggested and the


Oregon City Parks & Recreation AdvisoryCommittee (PRAC) narrowed the options tofour. Visit the URL to see the names and castyour vote by September 30:https://bit.ly/2OJkUBb

Slow Down, Please! ThreeWorkers Hit in Work Zones

There’s a lot of ODOT construction happeningaround the state this summer. ODOT remindsus to slow down in constructions zones afterthree construction workers were hit in activework zones in August: one worker in Oregonwas killed, another severely injured the nextday; a third flagger was hit in WashingtonState. ODOT is making efforts to light up someOregon bridges in orange lights—the color ofsafety warnings—to remind people about thedangers of construction work zones. Whenyou see orange signs, barrels, cones, andbarricades, slow down and watch for roadconstruction workers.

Brush Fire on SouthFerguson Road

Around 1:15 p.m. on August 28, a call came infor a brush fire on South Ferguson Road.Crews arrived on scene to find the fire quicklyspreading and threatening the home on theproperty. The firefighters were able to get thefire under control within 30 minutes withminor damage to the home. The fire burnedabout one acre around the perimeter of thehome. There were injuries were reported.

Fire investigators determined the cause of thebrush fire to be that of a cigarette that was notcompletely extinguished. Clackamas FireDistrict # 1 would like to remind everyone tomake sure cigarettes are completely out beforediscarding. To ensure they are extinguished,soak them in water before discarding in thetrash.


Checklist for FirePrevention

Human caused wildfires burned 228,000acres in 2017. The Oregon Department ofForestry responds to 30 human-caused firesin a single week in August; one burned over20,000 acres. Causes include vehicles (faultyexhaust systems, overheating), illegalabandoned campfires, target shooting, andillegal debris burning.

“Preventing wildfires is every Oregonian’sresponsibility, and there has rarely been amore critical time to do your best to keepwildfire from occurring,” said OEM DirectorAndrew Phelps. “Common everyday activitiessuch as mowing the lawn or pulling yourvehicle off to the side of the road may start awildfire in these dry conditions.”

This year, wildland fires have had significantimpact on many rural communities, as well as

local businesses who rely on welcoming andserving vacationing Oregonians and guestsfrom around the world during Oregon'ssummer season.

Oregon’s Office of Emergency Managementhas compiled these tips, gleaned from fire-response agencies, to mitigate human-causedwildfires:

* Mow before 10 a.m., but never when it’swindy or excessively dry. Lawn mowers aredesigned to cut lawns, not weeds or dry grass.Metal blades striking rocks can create sparksand start fires.

* Check Keep Oregon Green for currentconditions and restrictions in your area, andalways keep fire-fighting tools on hand.

* Wildfires sparked along roadways may becaused by traveling motorists. Make sureyour vehicle is properly maintained, withnothing dragging on the ground.

Brush fire on South Ferguson Road in August. Photo: Clackamas Fire


* Maintain proper tire pressure; driving onexposed wheel rims will throw sparks.

* Properly maintain brakes; brakes worn toothink may cause metal-to-metal contactwhich can cause a spark.

* Practice safe towing. Check for draggingchains, use appropriate safety pins and hitchball to secure chains.

* Don’t drive your vehicle onto dry grass orbrush; hot exhaust pipes and mufflers canstart fires you won’t even see until it’s toolate.

* Carry a fire extinguisher in your vehicle andlearn how to use it.

* Maintain a defensible space around yourhome

* Remove dead trees to reduce wildfire risk

As the fires and smoke subside, allOregonians can support local businesses byvisiting fire-impacted areas for vacations this

year,” said Travel Oregon CEO ToddDavidson. “Not only will we have the world-class experiences we cherish, we'll have theadded pleasure of knowing we're supportingthe recovery of our fellow Oregonians.”

Marine Board Seeks PublicComment on Towed WaterSports

The Oregon State Marine Board seeks writtenpublic comments on a proposed definition for“towed water sports.” The proposed definitionwill be used in local Boat Operation rules inChapter 250. Where applicable, the agency isproposing to amend 10 MPH restrictions inlocal Boat Operation rules to include towedwater sports. Many local Boat Operation ruleswere adopted between 1960 and the 1980’sand since that time frame, towed water sportshave evolved. Activities such as wake surfingand tubing are capable of being conductedbelow 10 MPH. A towed water sportsrestriction is needed to support the currentregulations, enhance safety and reduce boater


conflict in light of changing boating use andtechnology.

Additionally, the agency is proposing to repealstand-alone Boat Operation waterway rulesand re-adopt and alphabetize the rules withinthe County in which they are located. The goalof this proposed rule action is an attempt toincrease the ease of finding the appropriateregulation for a waterbody by local marineenforcement and the public.

The proposed rule amendments are separateand independent from the open rulemakingfor statewide wake sports operation and arenot related to legislative work on theWillamette River in the Newberg Pool.

Written comments will be accepted untilSeptember 30, 2018, by 5 pm and can besubmitted via email [email protected] or by U.S. mailto: June LeTarte, Administrative RulesCoordinator, Oregon State Marine Board, 435Commercial Street NE, Suite 400, Salem, OR97301. Comments via telephone will not beaccepted. To view the proposed rule language,visit https://bit.ly/2C1biQW.

STI Epidemic in ClackamasCounty

Clackamas County Public Health officialsannounced Thursday the rate of three sexuallytransmitted infections (STI) has skyrocketedin the last five years, and are declaring it anepidemic.

According to the Public Health Impact reportreleased today entitled, Public Health Impact:Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Rates areSkyrocketing in Clackamas County, from2012-2016, chlamydia rates in the countyincreased 26 percent, while rates of gonorrheaincreased 162 percent. From 2007 to 2016,syphilis rates in the county have increased adramatic 1,334 percent. Officials also foundthat more than 25 percent of chlamydia casesoccur among teens ages 15-19, while almost 70percent of all chlamydia cases occur inwomen.

For more information, read the full Public

Health Impact report athttp://bit.ly/ClackCoSTIreport or visit theClackamas County Public Health Division’swebsite at www.clackamas.us/publichealth.For more information regarding STIprevention and treatment resources andservices, individuals should contact theirprimary health care provider or visit theClackamas County Public Health reproductivehealth webpage at clackamas.us/publichealth/reproductive.html.

Enroll in New CountyEmergency NotificationSystem

On September 1, #ClackCo will upgrade how itcommunicates with residents during times ofdisaster by replacing its emergencynotification software system. All residents areurged to enroll, or reenroll, atwww.clackamas.us/publicalerts.

By providing contact information, countyresidents can opt-in to receive criticalemergency messaging via email, phone call,and text during times of disasters. Importantmessages that could be relayed include noticesto evacuate, shelter-in-place, shelter locations,and other extremely important information.

The county will not use any registered#ClackCo Public Alerts contact informationfor anything other than these emergencynotifications.

All residents are strongly encouraged to enrollin this new system. Those residents enrolledin the previous system – the ClackamasCounty Emergency Notification System, orCCENS – must re-enroll themselves in thenew system in order to receive futuremessages.

DeLano Farms Honored as aCentury Farm

Every Oregon farm and ranch has a uniquehistory and special family story. The OregonCentury Farm & Ranch program encouragesagriculture families to share, with a broader


audience, these stories. By promoting familystories, rich cultural heritage is passed downto future generations while educatingOregonians about the social and economicimpact of Oregon agriculture.

At the annual awards ceremony at the OregonState Fair, families from across the statereceived recognition for operating as Centuryor Sesquicentennial (150-year) Farm orRanch. Twelve farms and ranches from eightdifferent counties were honored this year asCentury Farms or Ranches and two farmsreached Sesquicentennial status, bringing thetotal number of Oregon Century Farms andRanches to 1,212 & Sesquicentennial to 41.

Local DeLano Farms was honored this year,founded in Clackamas County in 1916 byHatsil O. DeLano. Applicants are KarenDeLano, Sharon DeLano, and Renata Squier.Hatsil purchased approximately 56.75 acresin 1916 that is referred to now as the“Homeplace.” He moved his family, twodaughters and two sons and wife Nancy in

1917 to the land. The family sold milk to thelocal creamery from their dairy cows as thiswas the main source of income for the farm atthis time. They sold fryers, lettuce, asparagus,and other farm produce at the Yamhill StreetFarmers market in Portland in the 1930’s.Son Howard would hitch the family horseQueenie to the Studebaker wagon and leavefor Portland at 3 AM they sold fryers, lettuce,asparagus and other farm produce.

After Hatsil’s death in 1956, Howard returnedto the farm and bought it from his motherNancy. He brought his three children and hiswife Margaret to the farm. They raised sheepand cattle in addition to the hay for theanimals. The added to the farm by addingacreage throughout their years. Theirdaughter, Karen, moved back to the farm in1984 and in 1987 Renata Squier was hired asa farm hand. In 1994, Howard and Margaret,built a horse barn and arena. Karen andRennie managed a boarding and trainingprogram in addition to raising purebredLipizzaner horses. Howard continued topurchase adjoining lands to expand it to itscurrent size of 216 acres. Today, Karencontinues to run the horse barn business andRennie continues raising the Gelbvieh cattleand hay on the farm. Karen and Sharon aregranddaughters of Founder Hatsil O. DeLano.

Learn more athttps://centuryfarm.oregonfb.org/

Discounted RV CampsiteRates at Oregon Parks

A special pilot program that will offerdiscounted rates for electrical and full-hookup RV campsites is now available atselected state parks during September andOctober. Starting today, campers will be ableto apply a special online code to receive a $7discount off the nightly RV campsite rate,bringing the current rate from $24-33 downto $17-26.

From Sept. 4-30, the discount can apply toreservations made for Sunday through andincluding Thursday nights. From Oct. 1–31,the discount is valid all days of the week.


Only reservations madeonline on or after Aug.22 are eligible for thediscounted rate.Campers must use aspecial code atcheckout—FallFun7—toreceive the discount.For more informationand to start thereservation process,campers can go onlineto http://bit.ly/fall4fun.

The discount isavailable at these parks:

September—Farewell Bend StateRecreation Area nearOntario—Jessie M. HoneymanMemorial State Parknear Florence—Joseph H. StewartState Recreation Areanear Crater Lake—L.L. Stub StewartState Park west ofPortland—Viento State Park eastof Cascade Locks—William M. TugmanState Park south ofReedsport

October—Champoeg StateHeritage Area nearNewberg—Emigrant SpringsState Heritage Area eastof Pendleton—Jessie M. HoneymanMemorial State Park—L.L. Stub StewartState Park—Milo McIver StatePark near Estacada—Prineville ReservoirState Park south ofPrineville—South Beach StatePark near Newport

Need to contact the Oregon State Policefor a non-emergency?

Just dial *OSP (star 677)from your mobile device


—Viento State Park

Additional details:—The discount is only for new reservationsmade on or after Aug. 22, 2018.—Reservations must be made at least 24 hoursin advance.—The discount is for recreational vehiclecampsites; current tent site rates vary from$10-22 with lodging tax and remainunchanged.—ADA-accessible campsites are eligible for thediscount. To reserve an ADA-accessible siteand apply the discount, call the state parksinformation center at 800-551-6949.

More information about the parks included inthe discount program is onoregonstateparks.org.

Meetings for Forest LandOwners in September

If you own forest land, you may want to watchand/or provide public comment during twomeetings happening this month:

Committee for Family Forestlands willmeet Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.The meeting will be via conference call andhosted in the Clatsop Room of Building C onthe Oregon Department of Forestry campus,2600 State Street in Salem. The committeewill receive updates about: Recent work ofODF’s Private Forests Division; The 2018 fireseason; The Forest Zone Dwelling Allowance;Wildlife food plots.

Public comments will be accepted near thestart of the meeting after approval of theminutes. The 13-member committeeresearches policies that affect family forests,natural resources and forestry benefits. Basedon its findings, the committee recommendsactions to the Oregon Board of Forestry andthe State Forester. You can find moreinformation athttps://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/CFF.aspx

Oregon Board of Forestry meets on Sept.5 at 9 a.m. and run through approximately

4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in theTillamook Room, Administration BuildingC, at the Oregon Department of ForestryHeadquarters, located at 2600 State St., inSalem. Public comment will be accepted onall agenda topics. There will also be timefor public comment at the start of themeeting for topics not on the agenda. Alivestream option will be available for thosewho wish to view the meeting remotely.Details for accessing the livestream will beavailable athttps://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Board/Pages/BOFMeetings.aspx.

Join the 30 Days, 30 WaysPreparedness Challenge

September is the thirteenth annualNational Preparedness Month whichmeans that public safety agencies are busyworking on a number of events to ensurethat their communities are educated,informed and ready to face any type ofcrisis situation. This year’s national themeis “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. LearnHow!”

Take action as part of an online socialmedia game called the 30 Days, 30 WaysPreparedness Challenge which has its ownwebsite. Game rules can be found atwww.30days30ways.com.

Being prepared for emergencies should beas common as wearing your seatbelt, andyet nearly every emergency preparednesssurvey conducted over the past decadeindicates that 40-80% of people areunprepared to face certain hazards.

Players are given a daily challenge at 7:00a.m. PDT each morning. Players maysubmit replies to each of the tasks involvedthroughout the month to either Facebook,Twitter, or by email. Players can choose toplay as many days as they would likethroughout the month. Players may alsocatch up and complete past tasks for themonth if they miss a day. All tasks will beshort and will not require a significantamount of time to complete. This year’s


challenge will also provide opportunities forplayers to “Level Up” and recruit “Allies” totake the challenge with them.

Submissions will be reviewed for theircreativity, relativity to the task and its evidentpopularity online. Thanks to generoussponsors, winners will be selected andrewarded with gift cards to Amazon inOctober.

This game sparks great conversations and is awonderful platform for neighborhoods,scouts, schools and workplaces. Weencourage everyone to take the 30 Days, 30Ways preparedness challenge!

Community Grants, Awards& Opportunities

Volunteer to Help Homeless Veterans.We're looking for volunteers who want to lenda helping hand to the Clackamas CountyVeterans Village. We're in the final stages ofpreparing 15 sleeping pods for homelessveterans, but we need volunteers who haveexperience in painting, light construction andcaulking. Volunteers can sign up to help onSept. 1 or Sept. 8. Volunteers must register forthis event by calling Kevin Ko, Housing andCommunity Development Manager, at 503-655-8359. www.clackamas.us/transitionalhousing

Volunteer as a Rep Payee. Assist olderadults and individuals living with disabilitieswho need help with budgeting, balancingcheckbooks, or bill paying. Help people livingwith limited income/assets who often have noone to help them. Money ManagementProgram volunteers make it possible for ourclients to live independently, protect themfrom financial abuse and preserve theirdignity. This service is free to eligibleindividuals. Volunteer positions vary inflexibility and can occur in our office or athome, depending on the position. Learn moreat our website:www.clackamas.us/socialservices/money.html, call 503-650-5623 or [email protected].

Volunteer as a Victim Advocate. As aVictim Advocate, you will have the uniqueprivilege of providing crisis intervention andfollow-up support to people who are goingthrough trauma caused by crime. Classesbegin in September. Learn more atbit.ly/ClackCoVictimAdvocate

Oregon Farm Bureau Calendar Contest(Due 9/15). Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB)invites all photography enthusiasts to entertheir best images of Oregon agriculture to theannual OFB Calendar Contest. Twelveselected photographers will have their workfeatured as month images in the 2019Oregon’s Bounty Calendar. Winners willreceive a photo credit in the 2019 calendar,which is mailed to 67,000 Farm Bureaumembers, and copies of the calendar.Everyone who submits an image will receive acomplimentary copy of the calendar ($20value), provided they include their mailingaddress. Find photo specifications andcontest rules at www.oregonfb.org/calendar.

Workplace Safety, Health and TrainingGrants (Due 10/5). Oregon OSHA isaccepting grant applications for thedevelopment of innovative workplace safetyand health training programs. The agency, adivision of the Department of Consumer andBusiness Services, encourages unique projectssuch as mobile apps, videos, or onlineeducational games to engage workers.The training grants will focus on programsthat target a high-hazard Oregon industry,such as construction or agriculture, or aspecific work process to reduce or eliminatehazards. Any employer, labor group, schoolaffiliated with a labor group, or nonprofitorganization may apply. Applicants mayrequest up to $40,000 per grant project.Learn more athttp://osha.oregon.gov/edu/grants/Pages/default.aspx. For more information, contact TeriWatson at 503-947-7406 [email protected].

See You Next Month!- Bul letin Editors


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 at7:00 p.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 at9:30 a.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: 9:00 a.m. and 1 0:45 a.m.Worship: 9:00 a.m. Hymn Service1 0:1 5 a.m. to 1 0:45 Social time1 0:45 a.m. Contemporary service

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.

ODFW Free Fishing DaysSept. 1 -2, Labor Day WeekendLearn more: https://bit. ly/2IHdL63

Boots to Business Reboot Course for VetsSeptember 5, 8:00am-4:00pmHarmony Community Campus, HarmonyWest, Room 1 307726 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie

CCC’s Veterans Education and Training(VET) Center and Small BusinessDevelopment Center (SBDC) are partneringwith Veterans Business Services and theSmall Business Administration to helpveterans get the skil ls they need to start theirown businesses. Veterans are invited toattend a free Boots to Business Rebootcourse. They wil l learn the steps, stages andactivities needed to launch and grow a smallbusiness as a post-mil itary career. The coursewil l be facil itated by advisors from the SmallBusiness Administration and SBDC. After theworkshop, veterans are invited to stay for afree networking event unti l 6 p.m.Organizations from around the state wil l be onhand to help veterans develop ongoing

relationships for mentoring, technicalassistance and professional businessservices. To register for this event, visithttps://sbdcboots2biz.bpt.me/. For moreinformation, email Brent Finkbeiner [email protected] more information about veteran servicesat CCC, visit www.clackamas.edu/veterans.

Ripcord - Clackamas Repertory TheatreSeptember 6-30, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30p.m. , with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matineesCCC Osterman Theatre in the NiemeyerCenter

7th Annual Community FairSeptember 8, 9:00am-2:00pmDuring Oregon City Farmers Market @ 2051Kaen Rd.

This festival connects members of thecommunity with county employees fosteringthe growing diversity of our region.Participating agencies, programs and countydepartments wil l showcase how they promoteand practice diversity, equity and inclusion.Location wil l be in the Circle of Honor

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courtyard across from the farmers market.

World Suicide Prevention DaySeptember 1 0, 6:00pmProvidence Wil lamette Falls, 51 9 1 5th Street,Oregon City

Join Clackamas County and Clackamas ArtAll iance to kick-off the Ask the QuestionProject, an art exhibit designed to buildawareness about the impact of suicide andil luminate hope for recovery through portraitsand interviews of suicide attempt survivors.

RSVP at http: //bit. ly/ATQSept1 0

Commissioned artists Jul ie Keefe and MicCrenshaw wil l share their experience ofinterviewing and photographing suicideattempt survivors, who courageously sharedtheir stories. We wil l also welcome keynotespeaker Dese'Rae L. Stage, founder andcreator of Live Through This - the largestcatalog of attempt survivor narratives inexistence (www.l ivethroughthis.org).

Sept. 1 0, World Suicide Prevention Day, is aday when mental health advocates,prevention organizers, survivors, al l ies, artistsand community members unite to promotehope and remind our community thateveryone can play a role in suicideprevention. This important project is one ofmany ways we are breaking down the stigmasurrounding suicide.

Ask the Question Project was made possiblein part by grants from Oregon Humanities andthe National Endowment for the Arts. Theexhibit wil l be showcased in various venuesthroughout Clackamas County beginning inSeptember 201 8. To learn more about theproject, visit bit. ly/atqproject.

Annual Hilltop Health & Safety FairSeptember 1 5, 1 0:00-2:00pmOregon City Hil ltop Mall

Come visit the Pioneer Center's Booth at theannual Oregon City Hil ltop Health & SafetyFair.

Local Events Calendar (continued)

CCC Boots to Business Reboot Course for Vets on September 5


Clackamas Fire District #1 , along withDanielson Hil ltop Mall and the Oregon CitySchool District, are once again hosting theAnnual Hil l top Health and Safety Fair! Theevent wil l feature free bike helmets, bikegiveaways, antique fire engine rides, autoextrication demonstrations, a side-by-side firesprinkler demonstration, and more!

Crack Crab with CCC WrestlingSeptember 29, 5:00-1 0:00pmGregory Forum, 1 9600 Molal la Ave.

The CCCC Foundation, on behalf of the CCCwrestl ing team, wil l host the seventh annualcrab feed and auction fundraiser. Crack ashell or 1 7 at this no-host social hour andauction. The night begins with shrimpcocktai ls and smoked salmon appetizersfol lowed by an all-you-can-eat crab dinner.Proceeds from the event assists the CCCwrestl ing team in purchasing team gear andfunding its annual trip to the NationalChampionships. The cost is $50 per person,or sponsor a table of eight for $400. Registeronl ine at https://bit. ly/2JvV3JS.

Open Studios of BeavercreekOctober 1 2-1 4, 1 0:00am-5:00pmVarious stops in Beavercreek

Open Studios of Beavercreek art tour islocated at stops along scenic back roads ofOregon City / Beavercreek. Enjoy picturesquecountryside, smell fresh air, wave hello tocows, horses, l lamas, or goats as you drive

between various working studios. Along theway, you wil l discover unique and originalpaintings, fused glass, metal sculptures, claysculptures, laser cut wood creations, pottery,handcrafted purses and bags, photography,jewelry, weaving, felting, and mosaics. Learnmore athttps://openstudiosofbeavercreek.weebly.com/.

Annual Beavercreek Fall BazaarOctober 1 3, 9:00am-4:00pmBeavercreek United Church of Christ “TheTen O’clock Church”23345 S. Beavercreek Rd. in Beavercreek

Mark your calendars for the 20th AnnualBeavercreek Fall Bazaar at “The Ten O’clockChurch.” This popular event has beenhappening every October since 1 999 andconsists of many very talented artisansoffering a wide variety of quality creations andgifts that wil l simplify your holiday shopping.There wil l also be a Raffle table with itemsdonated from each of the vendors and adelicious lunch served by the women’s groupconsisting of homemade soup, sandwichesand pieces of homemade pies. A slice ofheaven! Tell your friends, neighbors,col leagues and relatives about theBeavercreek Fall Bazaarand join us for a great time. CALL FORVENDORS: There is sti l l room for morevendors (Quality Handmade items onlyplease), so if you would l ike to reserve aspace, cal l Bonnie at 503-632-7435.

BCT Holiday Craft BazaarNovember TBDBeavercreek Elementary

Save the date for the annual hol iday bazaarfrom BCT--with over 1 00 local vendors, enjoyl ive entertainment, get your photo with Santaand more! Come early, door prizes to the first1 00 guests!

ODFW Free Fishing DaysNov. 23-24 Thanksgiving WeekendLearn more: https://bit. ly/2IHdL63

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December TBDBeavercreek Grange

Join the festivities of the community with apotluck dinner at the Grange Hall . We areproviding the turkey and ham, stuffing,potatoes and gravy, rol ls, coffee and punch(including Gluten Free options). Please bringa veggie, salad or dessert and see localentertainment and community groups duringdinner. Santa is due to arrive at 6 pm to leada parade down to the park for moreentertainment, cookies, hot cocoa and morefol lowed by the annual tree l ighting! Come onover!


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