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

Beavercreek Grange First Saturday, breakfast at 8:00a.m. (Oct-June), meeting at 1 2 p.m.

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

Beavercreek Elementary School PTO SecondTuesday, School Media Center at 6:30 p.m. Freechildcare.

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

Carus School PTA Third Wednesday, School Libraryat 5:30 p.m.

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.

Clarkes Parent/Teacher Group First Monday, SchoolLibrary at 6:30 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.

Community Spotlight:Beavercreek Demonstration Farm

Hamlet residents are l ikely famil iar with the1 5-acre farm located at 22055 S BeavercreekRoad (the sign says Roaring Creek Ranch).The Clackamas Soil and Water ConservationDistrict (CSWCD) acquired the historic farm inJune 201 3 with the intention of turning it into a“demonstration farm,” a working farm that canbe used to demonstrate a wide range oftechniques that can help small farms bettermanage their renewable resources. Providinghands-on learning opportunities is a key partof their strategy.

The property includes a century-old barn andfarmhouse, various outbuildings, a wood lot,two ponds, and several grass fields. For thepast several decades, it has been used toraise l lamas and alpacas.

"We want to retain the delightful ruralcharacter of the farm," said Tom Salzer,General Manager, CSWCD. "That means, atminimum: maintaining the grass fields;preserving the old barn; maintaining the largepond; and keeping as many trees aspossible."

Their planning process has been methodical,starting with five key questions:

What do we have? Gather information aboutsoil , plant, and water resources. Inventory andevaluate al l bui ldings. Develop understandingof the two ponds and how they interact withother waters.

What could we do here? Use what we learnas sideboards as we envision what the farm

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could become. Seek public involvement as webegin to see what could be done.

What should we do? Use our values andinput from others to move from what we coulddo to what we should do. This is a transitionfrom concepts to designs.

What will we do? This is the final designphase.

When will we do it? I f permitting andfinancing are required, those actions wouldoccur at this stage.

The same questions can be applied to your

own homestead, and it’s the mission ofCSWCD to help farm owners maximize use ofrenewable resources on their property whileconserving natural resources.

They’ve already seen some success fromtheir efforts at the Beavercreek DemonstrationFarm. After improving the soil with ferti l izer,l ime, water, mulch and rest, CSWCD hayedthe fields in 201 6 producing 1 ,01 8 bales ofgrass hay from three different two acre fields.This is significantly more hay than has beenproduced on the farm.

Additional improvements include addingriparian components to the stream and pond,control l ing invasive species, improving theirrigation system, fixing fences, addingpoll inator habitats, repairing the house,conducting a fish survey, ferti l izing, and muchmore.

CSWCD has been making improvements tothe century-old barn including posts and theroof. In 201 6 and early 201 7, they beganmaking structural repairs to the south wallincluding bracing the structural membersusing posts, brackets, and cables. Then theybegan to uncover the south wall of the barn todetermine the extent of damage to structuralmembers. When uncovering the rest of thesouth wall , they round that rot from the mainbeam extended to the center of the barn, aswell as powderpost beetle damagethroughout. Now that the wall is uncovered,they wil l be replacing main structuralmembers and then they wil l clad the wall witha new board-and-batten skin. Once repairsare completed, they may use a borax-basedsolution to inhibit future damage by thepowderpost beetle.

South Wall of Barn. Source: CSWCD

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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.comSunday 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 Blended Service at 9:30 a.m.Sunday School at 1 0:45 a.m.Thursday Morning Adult Bible Class: 1 0:30 a.m.Quilting Bee: Second Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.J.A.M. : K thru 5th Grade, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Their website includes a log of what they’vebeen doing since 201 3, including lots of greattips for farm owners looking to improve theirown homesteads. There are also severalways residents can participate in the renewalof Beavercreek Demonstration Farm:volunteer, share a special talent(woodworking, apple tree special ist,electrician, etc!), donate money or materialsfor a tax deduction, fence repair, home repair,and more. You can see a list of materials andways to participate atwww.farm.conservationdistrict.org and click“SUPPORT THE FARM.”

Stay tuned for more updates coming fromCSWCD later this year. Questions can be sentvia a l ink on their website or by call ing 503-21 0-6000.

May Hamlet Meeting Recap

This month’s special guest was Dean Brown,Code Enforcement Special ist from ClackamasCounty Code Enforcement, who provided ahistory of the code enforcement department,its process and challenges. Neighborsdiscussed one land use application. DonFurlan, the new Beavercreek Grange Master,spoke and shared the Grange’s goal to have adefibri l lator on site. Other new businessdiscussions included the Flea Market & CraftSale, Stars in the Park Concert, andDamascus residents discussing relationshipwith Clackamas County. Future guestspeakers to include Vector Control andCommunity Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).Thanks to all who join us each month. Comemeet your neighbors and stay informed at themonthly meetings!

Stars in the Park VolunteersNeeded

The Stars in the Park Concert hosted by TheHamlet of Beavercreek and supported by localbusinesses is in jeopardy of not being heldthis August 11 . The Board members of theHamlet are overtaxed with community andpersonal responsibi l ities. However, if 4 to 6

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volunteers came forward to help with 2 to 3committee meetings - some marketing,fundraising and signage, and assisting withthe detai ls of the concert - we can keep thiswonderful event al ive. I f you have a few hourshere and there and would l ike to becomeinvolved in a community event, please contactNorm Andreen at 503.632.4330 by June 1 5.We so hope to hear from you!

June 20 is Summer Solstice

Summer solstice 201 7 in NorthernHemisphere wil l be at 9:24 PM on Tuesday,June 20. This marks the onset of summer atthe time of the longest day.

Summer Reading at the Library

Babies, kids and teens can all participate inthe Oregon City Library’s Summer Readingprogram. Kids and teens who read at least 25minutes a day on 25 days earn extra goodies,including $0.25 towards our communitybutterfly garden. A baby-friendly version of theprogram is also available.

Visit the l ibrary between June 1 and July 28 topick up your registration packet and a freebook. Participants can turn in up to three

reading logs and one bingo card. The last dayto turn in logs is August 21 .

Additional summer offerings from the libraryinclude Reading Bingo, l ive music, and artsand crafts for adults. For the kiddos MondayFundays, Teen Make-I t Fridays, and WorldLanguages Storytimes on Saturdays. Learnmore at www.orcity.org/l ibrary/youth-summer-reading-201 7.

New Apprenticeship Program forVeterans

Wells Fargo has launched anApprenticeshipUSA program for veterans, aDepartment of Labor program that providesveterans the opportunity to earn a salary whilelearning additional ski l ls necessary tosucceed in high-demand civi l ian careers.

ApprenticeshipUSA allows eligible veterans touse their GI Bil l education benefits to receivea tax-free monthly payment from thegovernment (in addition to wages earned asan apprentice). After six months of a veteran'sapprenticeship, the payment is graduallyreduced and offset by progressive wageincreases.

Beavercreek Demonstration Farm. Source: Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District


The ApprenticeshipUSA Program wil l bepiloted in Wells Fargo's Community Bank;Consumer Lending; and Payments, VirtualSolutions and Innovation divisions. Type ofroles include leadership positions in areassuch as Retail Banking, Data and Analytics,Financial Crimes, Risk and Compliance, andmore.

Wells Fargo also offers other veteran careertransition initiatives, including the VeteranEmployment Transition Internship Program,American Corporate Partners mentorships,and scholarships and emergency grantsthrough Scholarship America. For moreinformation about the pilot and where to apply,visit www.wellsfargojobs.com/mil itary.

Open Burning Ends June 15

Before burning, consider chipping, recycling orcomposting your yard debris to reduce risk ofwildfire and smoke air pol lution. Open burningof yard debris only is only al lowed from March1 to June 1 5, and even then only on "burndays" and during daylight hours. Call the Burn

Oregon City Library (FREE)606 John Adams St.Almost Daily

Lots of summer activities for kids at the l ibraryincluding children’s storytimes including Sil ly Songswith Karen on Tuesdays, Art Labs and Amigos deLibros on Wednesdays, Music & Movement Storytimeon Thursdays, the Preschool Connection on Fridays,and LEGO Labs on Saturdays.

26th Annual Canby Wine, Food & Brew ($)Friday, June 2nd from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday, June 3rd from 11 :00 am - 9:00 pmSunday, June 4th from 11 :00 am - 5:00 pmClackamas County Fair & Event Center

Participating at this years event wil l be six disti l leries,five breweries, and 1 8 local wineries. In addition to al lof the wine and brew, you wil l find gourmet food, craftvendors, and more! Live music wil l fi l l the air duringthe three day event. Admission is $5.00 and those 1 5years and younger wil l be admitted for free. Check outthe "Fun Pack" through Portland Perks, whichincludes 2 adult admissions, 2 wine glasses and 1 0free tastings, valued at $30.00 for only $1 5.00.www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com

Free CPR Training (FREE)June 3, 1 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Clackamas Town Center Mall

Cardiac arrest is more common than you think andcan happen to anyone at any time. Many victimsappear healthy with no known heart disease. Morethan 350,000 Americans experience a sudden cardiacarrest annually. Of those treated by EmergencyMedical Services (EMS) national ly, only one in 1 0survive. When a bystander performs CPR, the odds ofthe victim surviving cardiac arrest can triple. In honorof CPR and AED Awareness Week, Clackamas FireDistrict #1 in col laboration with American MedicalResponse (AMR), Cascade Training, and theClackamas Town Center Mall is hosting freecommunity CPR demonstrations and training.Presentations wil l be in front of Macy's from 1 2:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 3. Shoppers are invited toparticipate -- it only takes minutes to learn how to dohands-only CPR and how to properly use anautomated external defibri l lator (AED).

Free Fishing Weekend (FREE)June 3-4Anywhere in Oregon

Take someone fishing during Free Fishing WeekendJune 3 and 4. On those two days, no l icense, tag orendorsement is required to fish, crab or clamanywhere in Oregon. New to fishing and wonderinghow to get started? Applies only to waters already

Local Events Calendar

Burn barrel. Source: Oregon Dept. of Forestry


Got a local event in Beavercreek, Carus, Clarkes orOregon City area? Email

[email protected] by the 20th of the month to be included in the next issue.

open to fishing, crabbing or clamming. All otherregulations, such as bag limits, sti l l apply. Check outthe schedule of free family fishing events being heldthroughout the state on those two days.www.dfw.state.or.us/education/angl ing/free_fishing.asp

Bicycle the Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway(FREE)Sunday, June 4, 8:00 AM

Part of the Oregon City/Beavercreek, OregonWomen’s Outdoors Group. We'l l pick out a lesschallenging portion of this bikeway that is closer tohome. See article in this issue to learn how to join thisfree group and for detai ls on where to meet.

The Good Doctor ($)Through June 4Thursday through Saturday, at 7:30 p.m.Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.Special performance Friday, June 2, at 1 0 a.m.Niemeyer Osterman Theatre at Clackamas CommunityCollege

Russian playwright Anton Chekhov pays a visit toClackamas Community College in the TheatreDepartment’s spring production of “The Good Doctor.”Chekhov, thinly disguised as “The Good Doctor, ”serves up his own short stories, adapted for the stageby American playwright Neil Simon. With Chekhov’sintroduction of each story, the audience glimpses intothe mind of the writer while a kaleidoscope of eccentriccharacters appear. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 forseniors and $5 (or pay-what-you-can at the door) forstudents. For more information or to purchase tickets,visit www.clackamas.edu/theatre or call 503-594-31 53.

Open Studios of Beavercreek (FREE)June 9-11 , 201 7

Each year, artists in Beavercreek open their studios tothe public to display and sell their work. An averagetour includes up to 26 individual artists displaying theirworks at as many as 1 4 different studio locations. Tofind each of the participating studios art enthusiastsfol low a detailed map that leads them through scenicfarmland of the Beavercreek area.

Open Gaming Show ($)June 1 0, 9 a.m.Clackamas County Event Center

A benefit for the Clackamas County 4-H HorseProgram. Ribbons through 5th place. High point &reserve awards for each age division. Events wil l beridden in this order: 2 Barrel Flag Race, Figure 8 StakeRace, Key Race, Pole Bending, NSCA Flag Race,Texas Barrels. Sign up starts at 7:00 a.m. and eventsstart at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $25.00 entry fee for al l 6

events or $5.00 per event. For information: JaniceSearls, (503) 637-3776, BJLSSearls@gmail .com.

‘Wing It’ Shows for Children ($)June 1 0, 1 0:30 a.m.Niemeyer Osterman Theatre at Clackamas CommunityCollege

Join the forest friends on a journey through the woods.The audience wil l be asked to help the woodlandcharacters solve problems along the way, al l whileaccompanied by music from a live forest band. Therewil l be singing, dancing, a talent show and a chancefor children to come up to the stage for their moment inthe spotl ight. “Wing I t, ” was created for children ages 2to 1 0, but the series is fun for al l ages. Admission is $5at the door; there is no reserved seating. For moreinformation, contact Jayne Stevens [email protected] or 503-594-6047.

Annual Strawberry Festival ($)June 1 7, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmBeavercreek UCC, aka "The Ten O'Clock Church"

Come join us for another wonderful Strawberry Festivalat Beavercreek UCC, aka "The Ten O'Clock Church"(23345 S. Beavercreek Road), on Saturday, June 1 7,4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. We always look forward to thisevent since it's the beginning of summer and time forthose wonderful local strawberries. The evening wil lconsist of a delicious dinner including BBQ Chicken,Scalloped Potatoes, Salad, Green Beans, Cornbread,Beverage and Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream.The strawberries wil l be fresh off the vine from ourlocal Albeke Farms. The Silent Auction wil l again havemany wonderful items to bid on and Raffle prizes wil lbe drawn at the end of the evening. I t's a wonderfulevent for the whole family. Dinner prices: Ages 1 3 & up- $1 2, Ages 6 to 1 2 - $8, Age 5 & under - Free.Proceeds wil l help support our church's local and widermissions including our Food Pantry and SummerCamp Youth Programs. For more info call 503-632-4553.

Annual Strawberry Festival. Source: Beavercreek UCC


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Adventureland Summer Camp 201 7 ($)June 20 - August 24Eastham, 1 404 7th St, Oregon City

Summer camps for kids with new field trips everyweek, from Enchanted Forest to Mt. Hood Ski Bowl toAC Gilbert House and more. The adventure begins atEastham Community Center, 1 404 7th Street, OregonCity, OR. Swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Funlocal outings on Wednesdays and field trips onFridays. Lunch and snacks are included. Camp daysare prescheduled only, our camp does not offer adrop-in option. Cost is $50/day or $235/week. Visithttp: //ocsd62.org/community-education/seasonal-camps or call 503-785-8520 EXT 0.

Learn to Fish for Steelhead ($)June 24, 9 a.m.Oxbow Regional Park

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildl ife is partneringwith the Sandy Chapter of the NW Steelheaders topresent a Steelhead 1 01 workshop on Saturday, June24 at 9 a.m. at the Oxbow Regional Park nearTroutdale. Cost is $52 for adults and $22 for youth 9and older. More info and to register:www.odfwcalendar.com.

Conquer Your Fear of Heights Hiking Lava Canyon(FREE)June 25, 201 7, 8:00 AM

Part of the Oregon City/Beavercreek, OregonWomen’s Outdoors Group. This trai l requires passinga modern suspension bridge and ladders. I t venturesinto amazing geologic wonders and waterfal ls in Mt.St. Helens. There are several trai ls, with differentlengths, feel free to go on an as few of the trai ls as youlike or join me in attempting to conquer them all . Seearticle in this issue to learn how to join this free groupand for detai ls on where to meet.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery ($)June 29-July 23, 201 7Clackamas Repertory Theater

Get your deerstalker cap on—the play’s afoot! FromKen Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) the award-winningmastermind of mayhem, comes a fast-paced comedyabout everyone’s favorite detective solving his mostnotorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson mustcrack the mystery of a family curse before it dooms itsnewest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try toescape a dizzying web of clues, si l ly accents,disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray morethan 40 characters. Tickets go on sale March 1 5.

Musical Theatre Summer Camp ($)“A Mixed-Up Fairy Tale”July 1 0-1 5, 201 7, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Performances: July 1 5 @ 11 :00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

The camp where your children are guaranteed tomake new friends, perform and most importantly havefun! From beginners to super stars we welcome kids atany given performance level. Past experience isn'tnecessary to make your child shine! Over the courseof the week your child wil l have learned and rehearsedan entire one act production! Campers wil l rotatethroughout the day between Acting, Dance, Music,Group activities and Games. Learn more and register:http: //www.occtheatre.org/ or cal l (503) 351 -2679.

Beavercreek Flea Market & Craft SaleJuly 1 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Korner Park (Corner of Beavercreek & Leland Roads)

Join us for our annual Flea Market & Craft Sale. Over40 vendors and a big variety of wares! Foodtruck on-site! A 1 0x1 0 booth costs just $1 0 and you can sellanything you want that is legal, with the exception offood made on site (already prepared food is ok). 1 9booths have already sold so don't delay! Contact us at503-632-8370 or [email protected].

Clackamas County 4-H Summer Camp ($)July 1 7-22

The Clackamas County 4-H program offers youth ingrades 4-8 an overnight, week-long campingexperience each July. Summer Camp provides youngpeople the opportunity to explore the outdoors, learnnew skil ls, meet new friends, practice leadership skil ls,and teaches campers how to live cooperatively withothers. The camping program is directed by theClackamas County 4-H Camp Committee and is heldat the 4-H Youth Conference and Education Centernear Salem. Campers from outside Clackamas Countyare welcome to attend.

Older youth who have completed grades 1 0-1 2 mayapply to become a camp counselor. Counselor

The Good Doctor. Source: Clackamas Community College


applicants receive more than 30 hours of leadershiptraining prior to the camp experience. Counselorapplications are available from the Extension office inDecember. Learn more and register:www.CC4HSummerCamp.com.

Auditions - Beauty and the Beast Jr. (FREE)August 5 - September 5Oregon City Children’s Theater

Want to be part of the next theater production Beautyand the Beast Jr.? Seeking cast and crew members! Inorder to audition participants must have fi l led out andsubmitted a registration form online. Auditions start at5pm and vary between 2-3 hours. The auditionprocess is a method used to determine which roles arebest suited for each participant. Everyone whoregisters is guaranteed a role in the production.

Beavercreek Stars in the Park ConcertAugust 11Korner Park

Save the date! The Hamlet's annual Stars in the Parkevent is an outdoor concert featuring local musicians.More info to come!

Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo ($)August 1 5-1 9Clackamas County Event Center, Canby

The Clackamas County Fair has been a proud traditionsince 1 907! The purpose of the Clackamas CountyFair and Event Center is to provide the annual CountyFair and other Events to Oregonians and Visitors farand wide, so they can enjoy fun, food andentertainment in a great community gathering.

Total Solar Eclipse (FREE)August 21 , 201 7The sky :-)

On this day, a total ecl ipse wil l cross the entire country,coast-to-coast, for the first time since 1 91 8. Weatherpermitting, the entire continent wil l have theopportunity to view an eclipse as the moon passes infront of the sun, casting a shadow on Earth’s surface.The total solar ecl ipse begins near Lincoln City,Oregon, at 1 0:1 5 a.m. PDT (1 :1 5 p.m. EDT). Total ityends at 2:48 p.m. EDT near Charleston, SouthCarolina. The partial ecl ipse wil l start earl ier and endlater, but the total ecl ipse itself wil l take about one hourand 40 minutes to cross the country.

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Line at 503-632-0211 to confirm.

Escaped debris burns are the leading humancause of wildfire in Oregon, particularly in thespring and fal l when people think it is safeand permissible to burn. In 201 6, backyarddebris burns that escaped control resulted in1 43 wildfires burning 1 45 acres at a cost ofnearly $225,000 to suppress.

"I f you burn debris, use common sense andfol low safety rules," said State Fire MarshalJim Walker. "This can prevent most wildfirescaused by burning debris and keep lives andproperty safe. On a windy day, a debris burncan easily escape control and spread rapidlyif not closely watched.”

A burn pile is less l ikely to escape control ifthese simple safety tips are fol lowed:

* Know the weather forecast. Never burn ondry or windy days. These conditions make iteasy for open burning to spread out ofcontrol.

* Clear a 1 0-foot radius around your pile. Alsomake sure there are no tree branches orpower l ines above.

* Keep your burn pile small . A large burn maycast hot embers long distances. Small pi les,4x4 feet, are recommended. Add debris insmall amounts as existing material isconsumed.

* Always have water and fire tools on site.When burning, have a charged water hose,bucket of water, and shovel and dirt nearby toextinguish the fire. Drown the pile with water,stir the coals, and drown again, repeating ti l lthe fire is DEAD out.

* Stay with the fire unti l i t is completely out.Monitoring a debris burn continual ly from startto finish unti l dead out is required by statelaw, to ensure that any escaped sparks orembers can be extinguished quickly. Go backand recheck old burn piles, as they can retainheat for several weeks and then rekindlewhen the weather warms and wind begins toblow.

* Never use gasoline or other accelerants(flammable or combustible l iquids) to start orincrease your open fire. Every year, 1 0 to 1 5percent of al l burn injuries treated at theOregon Burn Center in Portland are the resultof backyard debris burning.

* Burn only yard debris. State regulationsprohibit the open burning of any material thatcreates dense smoke or noxious odors.

State law requires the proper clearing,bui lding, attending and extinguishing of openfires any time of year. A first-time citationcarries a $11 0 fine. I f your debris burnspreads out of control, you are responsiblefor the cost of fire suppression and very l ikelythe damage to neighboring properties. Thiscan range from a few hundred to tens ofthousands of dollars.

More tips on wildfire prevention, includingcampfire safety, use of motorized equipment,and fire-resistant landscaping can be found atwww.keeporegongreen.org.

Hand-pul l ing garl ic mustard. Source: CSWCD


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Spring is the Season for GarlicMustardBy Clackamas Soil & Water ConservationDistrict

Garl ic mustard (All iaria petiolata) is anincreasingly invasive weed in our community.Native to central and Western Europe, thisfast-growing plant commonly invades sitessuch as parks, trai ls, roadsides, andstreamsides. Spring is the time to managethis priority invasive weed on your property.

Sometimes referred to as Jack-by-the-hedge, garl ic mustard is easily identifiable bycrushing its leaves. When crushed, theleaves general ly give off a strong garl icscent. While it is true that this weed is edible,grazing animals general ly avoid it. Adultplants form dense patches up to 3 feet inheight at maturity. The plant produces whitefour-petal flowers in the spring and haskidney-shaped, deeply scalloped leaves. I tcan grow in ful l sun to ful l shade, making itvery adaptable to wherever its seed mayland.

Why Should I Care About Garlic Mustard?Garlic mustard flowers soon becomeseedpods, with each plant producing up to5,000 seeds! Garl ic mustard spreads quickly!I t displaces native vegetation needed bywildl ife for food and habitat. Grazing animalsavoid it, and its root system releases achemical that keeps other plants, shrubs andtrees from establishing.

Additional ly, each plant can produce up to5,000 seeds, which remain in the soil ,waiting for an opportunity to sprout, for 1 0 ormore years. Once these seeds haveexploded on your property, it is going to takesome work to bring the infestation undercontrol.

Seeds are typical ly spread by humans oranimals who pick up the small seed onshoes, clothes, fur, or equipment. Take careto thoroughly clean clothing and equipmentafter moving through infested areas to helpprevent the spread of garl ic mustard. I t cantake many years to bring it under control


once it has established. Early preventionsaves both time and money!

How Can I Control Garlic Mustard?Garlic mustard can be very difficult to controldue to the large number of seeds it produces.Control small patches by pull ing the adultplants before they begin to flower. Onceplants begin flowering, be sure to bag anddispose of the plants as trash. Flowers frompulled plants CAN and WILL produce seed!When pull ing garl ic mustard, be sure toremove the entire taproot to prevent re-sprouting. Springtime is the best time toremove garl ic mustard, while the soil is sti l lsoft from winter and spring rains.

For larger patches of garl ic mustard, ourWeedWise team recommends using anherbicide application in spring, fol lowed byhand pull ing in early summer before seedsdevelop. You can read more about bestmanagement practices for garl ic mustard atwww.weedwise.conservationdistrict.org.

Report Garlic Mustard!Have you noticed invasive garl ic mustard inyour area? If so, please report your sightingsto the Clackamas Soil and WaterConservation District WeedWise program bycall ing 503-21 0-6000, or submit yourinformation online to the Oregon InvasiveSpecies hotl ine. Your help in identifying andreporting locations of garl ic mustard in ourcommunity wil l provide early detectioninformation to the experts working to stop thenext invasion before it starts!

How Many Hot Dogs and Baconto Eat This Summer?

There have been a number of studies in thepast decade that l ink consumption of nitratesand nitrites to cancer. What is a nitrate and

nitrite? They are preservatives to preventspoil ing and give taste and color to curedmeats l ike hot dogs, bacon, sausage, hamand lunch meat. When we consume it, it turnsinto a substance known to cause variouscancers. Studies show that eating a lot ofprocessed meats for 1 0 years doubles yourrisk of colorectal cancer and pancreaticcancer.

While nitrites natural ly occur in vegetablesuch as beets and many leafy greens, theydon’t have the same effect on our bodies asthe artificial ones because those vegetablesalso contain vitamin C and D which inhibit theformation of the substance known to causecancers.

What’s a lot? For women, 2 sl ices of bacon orhalf of a hot dog 2-3 times a week. For men,it’s that amount of 5-6 days a week. Evensmaller amounts over time increasescolorectal cancer risk. Something to keep inmind during barbecue season this year.

Beavercreek Park Update

Last month we included a survey for you toshare what you’d l ike to see done with the 23acres at Beavercreek Park on Leland. Thevotes are in with residents preferring thefol lowing:

1 ) Walking Trail2) Dog Off Leash Area3) Playground4) Nature Area and Disc Golf5) Fitness Trail

“Long term we wil l be developing a multi-phase plan for the development of the parkand sustainabil ity of the park improvements,”said Bruce Powell , Intel Encore Fellow for theBeavercreek Charitable Trust. “The plan wil linclude items such as the wetlandidentification, obtaining land use approvals forthe items that wil l require major constructionand how to fund maintenance of theimprovements. Smaller improvements itemssuch adding chips to the walking trai l wil lhappen sooner.”

The Beavercreek Charitable Trust is

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managing the effort. I t’s a 501 (c)(3) that wasformed in 2000 by a donation from the BeaverCreek Cooperative Telephone Company forthe sole purpose of purchasing anddeveloping the park.

The Trust is seeking community funding tohelp pay for park improvements andmaintenance, as well as volunteers to helpwith hands-on work and the fundraisingcampaign itself. To get on the l ist of volunteersfor the park, send email [email protected]. Include anemail and phone number, along with adescription of the types of activities that youwould be wil l ing to help with.

Bugged by Mosquitoes and Flies?

The Clackamas County Vector Control Districtis responsible for control of fl ies andmosquitoes within Clackamas County. Thegoals of the District are to l imit the number ofvectors thus reducing annoyance and thel ikel ihood of vector borne disease such asZika or West Nile.

A significant portion of the County mosquitoproblems originate from backyard pools, aswell as human modifications of theenvironment such as ditches, retention ponds,and water management structures createmosquito breeding sites.

Vector Control has programs to helphomeowners including on-site assessment,monitoring and remediation; distribution ofGambusia affinis or “mosquito fish” - aminnow that feeds on mosquito larvae - to anycitizen of the County; and larviciding andadulticiding, among other solutions that canbe tailored to your site. For more informationand service requests, visitwww.fightthebites.com or call 503-655-8394.

Scam Alert: Calling People toWork From Home

In recent months, the FBI has been gettingmore and more reports of hiring fraud scamshitting Oregonians. Here's how they work:

The scammer says he is hiring for a well-known company, and he is looking to hirepeople who want to work-at-home. Thescammer asks for the person's resume, whichis used to collect Personally IdentifyingInformation including addresses, phonenumbers, email addresses and the l ike. Withthis information the scammer launches asmany different schemes as he can before thevictim realizes what is going on.

In one version of this scam, he offers thevictim a check to buy job-related equipment.When there is money left over -- and there isalways a lot of money left over -- the scammerasks to get the remaining funds returned.Once the victim's bank determines the originalcheck was a fraud, the victim gets stuck withthe bil l for al l of it. In a sl ight variation -- thescammer convinces the job applicant to pre-pay for needed equipment, but the applicantnever gets reimbursed as promised.

One final twist -- the scammer sometimesgets the applicant to set up a bank account to


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receive funds for work-related expenses or toconduct business transactions for thecompany. In this case, the scammer is usingthe account to launder i l l icit funds. Again, thevictim is held responsible by the bank.

Ways to protect yourself:

* Confirm that the company that you aredealing with real ly is hiring. Call the companyusing a publicly-available number -- such asone off its website -- to confirm that the offer islegitimate.

* Watch for use of poor English, grammar andspell ing.

* Be wary of an exceptional ly-fast hiringprocess, and

* Never open a bank account for use bystrangers.

* Business owners, make sure your websiteand social media accounts specify how yourhiring process works, and be very clear aboutthe fact that you would not hire people in theways described above.

For more information about cyber safety forhome and work, check out www.fbi.gov.Victims should report any cyber scams to theFBI through its Internet Fraud ComplaintCenter at www.ic3.gov.

A Lack of Job Applicants in aGrowing Economy

Unemployment in Oregon is at historic lows -reaching 3.7% in Apri l - yet the majority ofemployers are struggl ing to fi l l job vacanciesaccording to the Oregon EmploymentDepartment.

A Growing EconomyIn Apri l , nonfarm payrol l employment rose by6,600 fol lowing a revised gain of 1 ,300 inMarch. Gains were widespread among theindustries, with eight of the 1 4 majorindustries each adding close to 1 ,000 jobs.Meanwhile only three industries cut jobs, andthose losses were modest: government (-700jobs), wholesale trade (-500), and information(-300).

Over the past 1 2 months, Oregon's totalnonfarm payrol l employment rose 39,1 00, or2.1 percent, which was a deceleration fromthe growth rate near or above 3 percentthroughout much of the past four years.Despite the deceleration, Oregon is sti l lgrowing faster than the U.S. growth rate of1 .6 percent.

Since Apri l 201 6, Oregon's constructionsector grew the fastest of the majorindustries, adding 6,400 jobs, or 7.2 percent.Within construction, specialty tradecontractors and construction of buildingsgrew quickly. Transportation, warehousingand uti l i ties (+3,600 jobs, or 6.0%) alsoexpanded rapidly, due to growth intransportation and warehousing. Professionaland business services (+8,700 jobs, or 3.7%)was the third-fastest growing major industry


category. I t was led by strong job gains inemployment services. Health care and socialassistance (+6,800 jobs, or 3.0%) rounded outthe l ist of fastest growing industries, as eachof its four component industries added jobs ata rapid cl ip.

Where are the Vacancies?In 201 6, health care and social assistanceemployers reported the largest number ofdifficult-to-fi l l vacancies (7,300). The naturalresources and mining and constructionsectors had the largest shares of hard-to-fi l ljob openings. These two sectors reportedchallenges with at least eight out of 1 0 jobopenings. Yet employers faced challengesfi l l ing job openings across the economy in201 6. The top occupations by number ofdifficult-to-fi l l vacancies included constructionlaborers, personal care aides, nursingassistants, restaurant cooks, truck drivers,retai l salespersons, and production workers.

The ful l report, A Lack of Applicants in aGrowing Economy, and additional job vacancyinformation for Oregon and several sub-stateareas can be found on the publications pageof QualityInfo.org.

For help finding jobs and training resources,visit one of the state's WorkSource OregonCenters or go to:www.WorkSourceOregon.org. EqualOpportunity program -- auxil iary aids andservices available upon request to individualswith disabil ities. Contact: (503) 947-1 794. Forthe Deaf and Hard of Hearing population, cal l711 Telecommunications Relay Services.

Protect Your Home fromWildfireBy Oregon Department of Forestry

Before summer arrives, create a circle ofsafety around your home to protect it fromwildfire. The main culprits are a wildfire's hotembers. They can waft through the air a mileor more ahead of the actual flame front. Whenthese embers land, in a matter of minutesthey can ignite leaves and needlesaccumulated on roofs or rain gutters or causeflammable landscape plants to begin burning.

In some instances, house fires start afterembers on the roof and in gutters havesmoldered without smoke for days, creepinginto the roof's underlayment before burstinginto open flames.

Creating a ‘circle of safety’ around your homecan reduce fire danger and provide safeaccess to firefighters so they can protect it."You can't control where these embers land,but you can control what happens when theydo," said Kristin Babbs, president of KeepOregon Green.

Clean Up to Reduce Wildfire ThreatTo create a circle of safety around yourproperty, start with the house and the first 30feet extending from the outermost part of thestructure, including detached garages andsheds. The roof is the most vulnerable part ofthe home. Regularly clear leaves and needlesfrom the roof and gutters, and cut back anytree limbs that overhang the roof.

Choose Fire-resistant LandscapingLandscaping should consist of low-growing,fire-resistant plants that are spaced careful lyso as not to provide fuel close to a structure.Rake leaves and debris from the yard, mowgrass, prune trees six to 1 0 feet up from theground, and keep plants well-watered toprevent a surface fire from climbing into thetree crowns and carrying flames to the house.Properly placed healthy deciduous trees canactual ly protect a home by blocking awildfire's intense heat. Avoid highly flammablespecies, such as pine and juniper. Spaces

Wildfire threats. Source: Oregon Dept. of Forestry


free of fuel, such as driveways, gravelwalkways and green lawns can halt theadvance of a fire.

In the zone 1 00 to 200 feet from the home,trees may need to be thinned, though lessintensively than those closer in, so thatcanopies are not touching.

I t is not inevitable that a wildfire wil l consumeeverything in its path. The more defensiblespace a homeowner creates before fireseason, the better a home's chances ofsurviving a wildfire.

Find more tips on how to create defensiblespace around your home and protect it fromwildfire at: www.firewise.org andwww.keeporegongreen.org

Beavercreek Women's OutdoorsGroup

Women who are looking to meet up with otherlocal women for outdoor activities, considerjoining the Oregon City/Beavercreek, OregonWomen’s Outdoors Group. There are no feesto attend and activities include hiking,snowshoeing, and biking. Members haveeven suggested other activities includingsnowboarding and kayaking. Go to

Meetup.com and search for “BeavercreekWomen’s Hiking Outdoors Group.”

Oregon Fishing Update

Salmon fishing remains open on coastal riversand streams. Coastal rivers and streams wil lremain open to salmon fishing under theregulations found in the 201 7 Oregon SportFishing Regulations. The Department of Fishand Wildl ife is also getting the first reports ofthe year of good fishing for bass, crappie andother warmwater fish, especial ly in theSouthwest Zone.

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