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VOL XLVIII NO. 1 www.woodburnestatesgolf.com • Main Office 503-982-1776 • N&V Office 971-338-6131 Friday, January 11, 2019

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NW Natural Gas Leakby Office Staff

The Swimming Pool and Health Center are closed due to a NW Natural gas leak near the Health Center. The door to the Health Center is locked to

prevent anyone entering until the gas leak is fixed. A new Bugle Blast will be sent out when the gas leak has been repaired.

[At the time of the deadline for the News & Views, the swimming pool and health center were closed. We hope that by the time of the printing of the News & Views and delivery date of January 11, 2019, that all has been repaired. Ed.]

Woodburn Interchange Bridge Lights

by Kathy Hiller

Lani Biddle had wondered what the different colored lights on the Woodburn Interchange Bridge signified. She checked with City Hall, and is sharing the

information she received. Thank you, Lani! The dates shown are approximate, since she was only given dates for 2018, but the lighting colors are as shown below.

APPROX. DATES EVENT COLORSJan 1 – Jan 11 New Years Multi-Color PhasingJan 12 – Jan 21 Martin Luther King Jr Red, White, BlueJan 22 - Feb 4 (no designation) Multi-Color PhasingFeb 5 - Feb 15 Valentine's Day Red, PinkFeb 16 - Feb 25 President's Day Red, White, BlueFeb 26 - Mar 11 (no designation) Multi-Color PhasingMar 12 - Mar 29 St Patrick's Day GreenMar 30 - Apr 8 Child Abuse Prevention BlueApr 9 - Apr 15 National Telecommunications

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Yellow, Gold

Apr 16 - Apr 17 World Hemophiliac Day RedApr 18 - Apr 29 Easter & Earth Day Blue, GreenApr 30 - May 10 Work Zone Awareness OrangeMay 11 - May 13 Mother's Day Pink, BlueMay 14 - May 20 National Police Week BlueMay 21 - May 24 Food Allergy Day Blue, Green May 25 - Jun 10 Memorial Day Red, White, BlueJun 11 - Jun 14 Flag Day Red, White, BlueJun 15 - Jun 24 Father's Day Blue, Green Jun 25 - Jul 1 Relay for Life PurpleJul 2 - Jul 8 Independence Day Red, White, BlueJul 9 - Jul 22 Summer Skies Blue, WhiteJul 23 - Aug 5 Fiesta Mexicana Green, White, RedAug 6 - Aug 30 (no designation) Multi-Color PhasingAug 31 - Sep 9 Labor Day & 9/11 RedSep 10 - Sep 13 National Emergency Responder

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Blue

Sep 14 - Sep 16 Mexico Independence Green, White, RedSep 17 - Sep 21 Fall Colors Orange, YellowSep 22 - Sep 30 First Responder Awareness Week BlueOct 1 - Oct 14 Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial RedOct 15 - Oct 28 National End Domestic Violence PurpleOct 29 - Nov 4 Halloween OrangeNov 5 - Nov 9 Veteran's Day Red, White, BlueNov 10 Marine Corps Birthday Gold, BlueNov 11 - Nov 12 Veteran's Day Red, White, BlueNov 13 - Nov 29 Thanksgiving & Civil War Orange, GreenDec 1 - Dec 15 Project Blue Light* BlueDec 16 - Dec 27 Christmas Red, Green Dec 28 - Dec 31 New Years Multi-Color Phasing

* Project Blue Light is a national program that recognizes police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, by encouraging people to place a blue light in their window(s) during the holiday season.

Annual Association Invoices

by Linda Hepburn

We apologize, but the WEG annual invoices will be late due to our new bookkeeping system. We expect to get them out in the mail before the

end of January. Late fees will not apply until 30 days after the statements have been mailed out. Thank you for your patience.

News & Views January 11, 2019

NEWS AROUND THENEIGHBORHOODNew Location for Friends of Bill

by Office Administrator Friends of Bill are moving their group to the Craft Room, every Wednesday

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Who’s on Third Concertby Trudy Fowlks, Concert Coordinator We will kick off the 2019 portion of the local Who’s on Third? Community

Concert series with the return of a favorite dance band group Grand Jazz & Swing Band. These folks have performed for us several times now, and they have become one of our favorite groups. This small ensemble group still puts out the Big Band sound that we all remember from the 30’s and 40’s; featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, and many others. The members come from all around the mid-valley area and consist of teachers, engineers, salespeople, a police officer, and retired folks.

All the Who’s on Third? concerts are intended to be enjoyed by the whole community. The concerts are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month (Sept. - May) at Woodburn United Methodist Church, located at 700 N. Cascade Dr. (just south of the Cascade Park Retirement complex) here in Woodburn. This concert will be held on Sunday, Jan.20 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken to continue the financial support of this community concert series. We also have a mid-concert Intermission with refreshments provided by Country Meadows and Cascade Park.

Be sure to mark your calendars, invite a friend to join you, and start your New Year off right by enjoying this fun and lively concert. We look forward to having you join us.

Here is the line-up for the rest of the season. Mark your calendars ahead of time:

Jan. 20th, 2019 - Grand Jazz & Swing Band Feb. 17th, 2019 - The Occasional Quartet - AWARE Food Bank BENEFITMar. 17th, 2019 - Cascade Harmony ChorusApr. 14th, 2019 - Roger & Nancy Wilhite & Friends *NOTE: 2nd Sunday due to Easter.May 19th, 2019 - Conchords Chorale - spring program * A “freewill offering” will be taken at each concert to cover expenses.

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by Rita GirardThe December monthly meeting was held at 10 o’clock in the Dining Hall of

Woodburn Estates with Christmas decorations on the tables. A Nativity set adorned the serving table. President Becky Butts opened the meeting with the Flag Salute and a prayer. Secretary Katie Taylor read the minutes of the November meeting and Rita Girard gave the Treasurer’s report.

A discussion was held and all agreed on the charitable donations to be made. A demonstration on the proper folding of the church linens was given. The duties of the laundry for Dec. 1-14 is Pauline Dionne and Dec. 15-31 is Becky Butts. Jan. 1-14 is Rita Girard and Jan. 15-30 is Pauline Dionne.

Becky Butts had Christmas cards for members to sign and she will mail them to members who are no longer able to attend meetings.

Lunch was prepared by Rita Girard. She served Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Lime Jell-O Salad, Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad and Cloverleaf Rolls. Barbara Wilson provided a delicious Fruit Cocktail Crisp and Snickerdoodle Cookies.

January 7th is the date for the next meeting. Looking forward to our get-togethers in 2019.

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DisclaimerWoodburn Estates & Golf greatly appreciates the advertisers in this newspaper. However, we would like our homeowners to know that these advertisers are independent businesses and Woodburn Estates & Golf cannot assume any responsibility for their goods or services rendered. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and dependability of all materials; it is, however, limited by and subject to omissions and changes. Rules Committee 12/12/2016

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by Chris DaleyAre you a leader? Do you like being in charge and coordinating projects? Then

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We also need Chairpersons for the following committees:• Hospitality (cookies & coffee)• Facilities (tables & chairs)• Advertising (signs & newspaper ads)You don’t have to do it all. You find helpers, hold meetings, and follow a

timeline for tasks to be completed by October 2019.IF WE DON’T HAVE AN EVENT CHAIRPERSON, THIS EVENT WON’T

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by Linda HansonI [used to] live in Central Oregon, an hour from Bend, and just south of Madras.

Riding out our driveway, we enter the Crooked River National Grasslands, providing over 110,000 acres and miles of riding. This area gets 7-10 inches of rain a year, so while it might be muddy for short spells, the footing is usually good. This winter we had very little snow. Summers are dry and warm to hot, perhaps 100 degrees midday, but it always cools off at night. Because it's so dry, we have few, if any, mosquitoes. We are at about 3,000 foot elevation. We can garden between June and September, after that it’s likely to freeze at night.

The Grasslands were settled by homesteaders until a drought caused many to leave. Cyrus Horse Camp is a short 10 miles away, where the Gray Butte Cemetery and McCoin Orchard are evidence of an earlier time. The horse camp is free, with pipe corrals, poplars for shade and riding on the butte. Haystack reservoir is a short ride from Cyrus Horse Camp, via Warner Loop, a trail made by a local man, Cole Stills. Many of the area trails are used by endurance riders to train, and two endurance rides are held here each summer. Trails are both single track and dirt roads.

One of the season's early rides is Grizzly Mountain with 30/50/75 rides. This ride starts four miles from our home, and I have done the 30 mile ride on Dixie, my red freckle-face mule. There are some excellent mules doing endurance rides in the area and giving Arabians serious competition! The other endurance ride is the Prineville Ride, on the Crooked River Grasslands starting at Skull Hollow camp ground. Loops are 25/50/75 miles.

Also close by are some Indian writings on a rock wall. Smith Rock State Park is 30 minutes away, and famous for rock climbers. Skull Hollow is a primitive camp ground with trails to Smith Rock and around Gray Butte. There is a wildlife refuge at Rimrock Springs, a wide spot in Willow Creek three miles from our house. Sometimes we see antelope, deer, coyotes and owls while riding. A couple months of the year, cattle graze on the Grasslands but pose no problem. Water crossings on Willow Creek add variety. On cold windy days I stay low out of the wind, when I want a breeze I ride a little higher.

We have sage brush and juniper and long views. The area is not heavily used and I rarely see other riders, unless using Gray Butte trails on weekends, and then only a few as it's a large area. We [used to] have a guest house (donations only) and pen for animals, if you wish to come stay and see the area. I'd love company and be glad to ride with you or send you off down the driveway to explore on your own. I love the area and am glad to share it.

[Originally published in Mules and More Magazine, April 2012]

Riding in Central Oregon

A clipping of the photos used in the original article published in Mules and More Magazine, April 2012


Men’s Golf General Meeting Minutes

Woodburn Estates Men’s Golf General MeetingJanuary 2, 2019

President Ken Bourne called the Meeting to order at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: All Officers & Committee Chairmen/Representatives were present unless noted in this report. There were 29 members in attendance at today’s Meeting.

New Members Present: None.President’s Report: President Bourne stated that he, in concert with Head

Pro Jason Hoth, had decided to increase the entry fee for the Men’s Golf Club Thursday Play from $2.00 to $3.00. President Bourne then commented that he had received some negative feedback regarding the increase. The negativity has made President Bourne consider resigning as the President of the Men’s Golf Club.

Vice President’s Report: VP Will Abshere attends the Greens Committee Meetings and reported on what was discussed as follows: Golf Course Superintendent Tim O’Larey has hired a new Assistant, a man whose name is Dave Robertson; the sand trap on hole number 1 will be removed and there will not be a sand trap installed on the 11th hole; golfers still bring their carts too close to the green and when the golf crew marks a white line to show an area where carts are not to cross, some golfers still ignore the line; the OB stakes next to the wall on hole #2 have been removed and the wall will be played as a boundary wall; boundary walls are not considered immovable objects so if a ball near the wall is unplayable, the player takes a two club drop with a penalty stroke; the area on the left side of the fairway approximately 100 yards from the green on hole number 2 where water accumulates will be marked as a water hazard; a planter box is to be installed on the left side of hole number 11. Russ Krussow, our Co-Chair of the Handicap Committee, then reported that the forward red tees when played by men golfers are rated 6 strokes less than their handicap from the white tees. VP Abshere then asked members present if there were any issues/concerns that he should take to the next Greens Committee Meeting. Fred Bourne stated that the chained areas on holes 8 and 11 located near the greens that are meant to prevent golfers from exiting to the left need to be lengthened as some golfers ignore the chains as they now exist and still exit to the left. Allan Lindberg stated that he would like to see some color added to our golf course in the form of flowers or flowering plants. Perhaps volunteers could be sought to plant and care for flowers/flowering plants. Stan Hiller stated that the warning light at the tunnel between the 10th and 11th holes stays on too long. He suggested that the warning light time be reduced. Paul Eaton stated that there is an area just to the north of the second hole tee box that retains water, creating a mud hole. He suggested that the golf course maintenance crew fill this area with gravel to prevent this condition.

Treasurer’s Report: Mark Jorgensen is our new Treasurer and the former Treasurer, Allan Lindberg, provided the report today as follows: Beginning balance as of December 3…$2,997.89; Deposits…$3,008.00; Checks/Expenses…$130.31; Interest…$00.18; Ending balance as of December 31st…$5,875.76; Checks not cleared…$45.00; Register balance…$5,830.76. The 50/50 Raffle balance as of December 31, 2018…-$45.00. The Men’s Golf Club Voucher Account reported as: Beginning balance as of December 3rd…$6,622.05; Deposits…$216.00; Checks/Expenses…$1,540.88; Interest…$00.24. Ending balance as of December 31st…$5,297.41; Deposit not cleared…$96.00; Register balance…$5,393.41.

Secretary’s Report: Secretary Chuck Johnson had nothing to report.COMMITTEE REPORTS:Handicap: Co-Chair Russ Krussow had nothing to report.Mixed Tournaments: Representative Fred Bourne will be working with our

Handicap Chairmen on the Mixed Tournaments. No changes are foreseen as to 2019.

Rules: Chairman Jim Hutchinson reported on several of the new rule changes for 2019. He focused on new definitions for golf related terms and then carefully explained the proper way to take relief from cart paths and immovable objects. Jim reminded members of the following rule changes: “knee high drop” anytime a ball is to be dropped; loose objects in a sand trap can be removed before taking your stroke; the flag can be left in at all times when putting on the greens, etc. The new Rule Books are still available in the Pro Shop at a cost of $2.00. Our Head Golf Pro Jason Hoth and his Assistant, Joey [Tolla], are presenting a Rules/Golf Etiquette Seminar at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 14th. Pizza will be delivered at 5 p.m. compliments of Jason and Joey.

Head Pro Report: Jason Hoth discussed the Rules/Golf Etiquette Seminar that he and Joey will present on Monday, January 14th at 4 p.m. in the Golf Lounge.

Sunshine: Chairman Ron Gripenstraw was absent with notice as he is recovering from a medical procedure. President Bourne will send Ron a Get Well Card. The medical conditions of members Mike Dykes, Don Peters,

Sid Longest, and Jimmy Gigandet were reported by Allan Lindberg and Will Abshere. President Bourne will ensure that appropriate cards are sent to the members mentioned in this report.

OGA: Representative Paul Eaton had nothing to report.Membership: Chairman Stan Hiller reported that the total bag tags prepared

in 2018 totaled 267, one tag less than 2017.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Nothing to report.NEW BUSINESS: Fred Bourne stated that the Woodburn High School Golf

Team will be having their annual Fund Raiser Tournament in 2019. In the past, the Men’s Golf Club has sponsored 2 teams to participate in this Tournament at a cost of $200.00. At a future Meeting, Fred will be making a motion for the Club to continue their support of this Fund Raiser Tournament.

Closing Comments: Will Abshere reported that the Board of Directors now require all Committee Treasurers to have a background check. However, this requirement does not apply to the Men’s Golf Club Treasurer. Len Westphal and Chuck Johnson approved of the increase to the $3.00 entry fee for Thursday Play, stating that this is a petty issue that should not influence President Bourne’s decision as to his possible resignation. Members present voiced support for the increase in the entry fees and support for their President. Russ Krussow and Allan Lindberg questioned as to why the increase was not a matter to be brought to the Men’s Golf Club for their approval. VP Abshere pointed out that our Constitution specifies that the President in concert with the Head Pro have the authority to determine the format and payouts, including setting entry fees, for our Thursday Play. Therefore, the increase in the entry fee did not require a vote or approval of the Club members.

Door Prizes: The 50/50 Raffle was then held. The total money collected for today’s raffle was $52.00. Jerry Biddle had the winning ticket and split the pot, winning $26.00.

Closing: President Bourne asked for a motion to adjourn our Meeting, the motion made, seconded, and approved, and the Meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

NOTE: OUR NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE DINING HALL AT 10 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019.

Submitted by Chuck Johnson, Secretary – Minutes approved by President Ken Bourne

by Paula Kilgore, Greens DirectorThe new year is starting out at WEG, and I would like to remind everyone of

a couple of details.To play golf and drive a cart on the course there is a Trail fee of $50. To drive in

Woodburn Estates, up to the Clubhouse, to use the facilities or activities, you must have a current cart sticker, the cost is $10 for a non-golfer. These are available in the Pro Shop. This is due by February 1, 2019.

Be sure to display the tag on your windshield visible for anyone to see. The fees for this are placed into the Cart Path Fund to be used when needed repairs are done. This can accumulate over several years. Last year we used this to help offset some of the costs of the new cart path from the Reserve Fund.

Bag Tags are issued when you pay your Homeowner or Associates Golf fees. After you pay at the office you must take your receipt to the Pro Shop and show them proof of payment. They will put you on the list for a tag. You can pick up the tag after it is made for you. This tag belongs on your bag.

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Traveler's Report

by Kathy HillerAnother OregonWest Excursions trip (November 27 thru December 3) took

us to Louisiana! We flew from Portland airport to Dallas/Ft Worth, then on to New Orleans. In New Orleans, we boarded a bus and headed northeast to Lafayette, Louisiana for our first two days. Lafayette is considered the happiest city in America. Along the way we had dinner in Baton Rouge at Mansur’s on the Boulevard, then on to Homewood Suites by Hilton-Lafayette. Day 2: After breakfast, we headed to Vermilionville, a living history museum and folk life park, where we learned about the early settler’s lives. Our next stop was a live Cajun music performance by Joel Martin and family at their “factory” where they handcraft beautiful accordions for buyers worldwide. Dinner was at Pont Breaux Restaurant and we soon found that a TV crew was taping the musicians and dancers while we ate. Some of our travel companions are good dancers and probably made it on the show.

Day 3: We visited the world-famous McIlhenny Tabasco Company. Tabasco sauce was first produced in 1868 by Edmund McIlhenny, a Maryland-born former banker who moved to Louisiana around 1840. The original recipe has been passed down from generation to generation as it is still family-owned and operated. We were there early in the day, but their count so far that day was already 138,000+ bottles. Lunch was the Cristiano Ristorante. Then the highlight (at least for me) was Greenwood Gator Farm where we learned all the steps that have been perfected to raise alligators. They told all about the alligator industry. We were given quite a few details about the regulations as well. It is very reassuring about the fate of the alligators and how things are managed to support the survival of the species.

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Orleans. We saw the Garden District, traveled down St. Charles Avenue, along the streetcar line where Tulane University and Loyola University are located. We passed by 400-acre Audubon Park. We also stopped at one of the many cemeteries with unique ornate tombs, some dating back to the late 1700s. After lunch on our own, we went to Mardi Gras World, where we saw the makings of the magnificent floats that are often reused for new floats at the next years’ Mardi Gras.

Next, we were ushered into a room for a short video and the legend of how the King of the Day of Mardi Gras is selected. Those competing are given a slice of a cake in which is baked a very small plastic baby. Whomever finds the toy, as tradition holds, must host the next big party. What a surprise when Stan found the baby in his piece! (We thought it would be a good joke to tell everyone we went to New Orleans and brought home a baby!) Soon, we were directed to a mask-making workshop and we were shown how to make our own one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras mask. Stan’s “baby” ended up on his mask. Dinner was 7 blocks from the Wyndham, at the Court of Two Sisters which sits on Governor’s Row. Queen Isabella of Spain had the gates of the property blessed so that their charm would pass on to anyone who touched them. I forgot to touch them…darn it!

Day 5: Our group of 42 was divided in two, each with their own guide who took us on a tour of the historical French Quarter. Lunch was prepared and served at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Creole and Cajun dishes were cooked for us. Unfortunately, Lorrie Cox had to leave the room due to the induction stove in use that was causing problems with her heart’s pacemaker. Charlotte Hiller and Kathy took turns taking food and lemonade out to her in the hallway.

We had free time for ourselves that afternoon, so we explored on our own. Dinner was at the Oak Alley Plantation. The plantation house was not open to visitors, but another building was set up with a cajun/creole dinner and a zydeco dance band. After we finished eating, four of our group joined the band and played washboards with spoons. Of course, Kathy was one of the volunteers, and she kept up a great rhythm along with the lively music.

Day 6: It’s now Sunday and Kathy has a cold so is staying in bed. Stan joins the rest and visits the New Orleans Jazz Museum which is housed in the historic Old U. S. Mint building. There was time for everyone to explore before dinner. Lorrie Cox and Stan took the opportunity to go to Pat O’Brien’s on Bourbon Street where they enjoyed a lunch of crawdads. Stan said there was a good-sized piece of crawdad in every bite. Then they went to the courtyard and joined a table with two tourists from Michigan. They all ordered the specialty drink, the Hurricane. Meanwhile, as they were eating and drinking and enjoying the band, Kathy began to feel better so she took the opportunity to catch a cab and visit Villalobos Rescue Center, as seen on Animal Planet’s "Pit Bulls & Parolees". She didn’t spend any time there due to her cold, but left a gift for Tia Torres and a donation to the rescue.

When she got back to the hotel, she called Stan and joined him and Lorrie at Pat O’Brien’s. All of us enjoyed the music and drinks for a while, then headed out to find Café du Monde for our free beignets. We were warned not to inhale or sneeze when eating these fried dough, powdered sugar-covered treats. We caught a Pedi cab back to the hotel in time for our farewell dinner aboard the sternwheeler Natchez, which traveled down to the mouth of the Mississippi River, as we enjoyed the food and Dixieland Jazz. All too soon we were headed back to the dock, returned to our hotel and started packing for our homeward journey.

Au revoir, New Orleans!

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It was a difficult time in my life. I had just lost my husband – the love of my life - to cancer. His had been a long and painful fight. Shortly after his death our beloved boxer dog, Tara, died of the same disease. I felt that surely God must have been too busy to pay attention to me and my family.

There were times when I thought I could hear my husband’s footsteps, or when I could feel Tara brush against my leg as she coaxed for a scratch behind the ears. I knew I needed to get myself together and overcome this loneliness and grief. No one could replace my husband, but perhaps another dog…

I asked my veterinarian for help, and to my surprise he recommended that I get a Doberman Pincher. I knew that Doberman’s had a bad reputation for being dangerous and sometimes vicious. He told me that they were dangerous only if they were trained to be that way, and that in all his years of practice he had never had a problem with one. He then told me of a woman who bred Doberman’s in a small careful way and suggested I contact her.

I found out just how small and careful she was when I visited her in her home and discovered that the Mama dog and her twelve babies – yes, twelve – were housed in a partitioned off area in her dining room.

It was a warm sunny day and I went outside to sit on the floor of her patio to watch the puppies frolicking in the back yard and jumping on and off the patio.

They were all so adorable, how could I possibly choose one among them? I played with them a bit and finally picked out a little cutie that I thought would be just right. While I was cuddling her, another dog – the largest of the litter and one I had paid absolutely no attention to – came up to me and put her head in the pocket of my jacket. Then she looked me straight in the eyes and put her front paw on my thigh. Though she couldn’t speak my language, I understood hers perfectly well, “Please choose me.”

And that’s just what I did; and I named her Tasha.

I had planned to get a medium-sized dog, but Tasha was large from the beginning and I soon realized that she was going to be quite a bit bigger than middle-sized. In fact, she topped out at just over a hundred pounds. That was large for a Doberman, and especially for a female, but in later years I was grateful for her size.

I bought a camper van and decided to go traveling.

She and I traveled from Maine to Florida and from Cape Cod to Washington State, and we investigated a multitude of places in between. She proved to be an excellent traveler. She would sit on the floor between the front seats of the van and look out the windshield for hours, and when she tired of that she would lie down on the floor between the seats, or ride for miles with her head on my leg. At night, when we bedded down, I slept on the bed in the back of the van while Tasha slept on a big cushy dog pillow in the aisle. We camped in some excellent campgrounds and also in some questionable places, including an occasional wide spot in the road. She never complained and I never felt threatened.

Eventually we settled down in Oregon where we took long walks together and where I found many good friends. We had had ten years of companionship and I was hoping for a lot more. I used to love to watch her run when we were in a place where she could really stretch her legs. It seemed she almost flew over the ground! But after a while I noticed she was walking more slowly and often lifted one of her back legs off the ground as though it was painful to put weight on it. Was it arthritis? No, the vet informed me; it was the curse that seemed to follow me…cancer. Not only was it cancer, it was a terminal case of cancer. I was devastated and refused to accept the diagnosis for a time. But Tasha soon reached the point where she could barely get out of her bed and had stopped eating. It was time to say goodbye to my good buddy and traveling companion. My head knew that, but my heart resisted.

On the day I said my last goodbye to her I tried to be brave – and I didn’t cry until I got back home.

I miss her, but I’m comforted by the words of an old song. “If dogs have a heaven, there’s one thing I know; (Tasha) has a wonderful home.” Old Shep – Arthur Willis & Red Foley (1933)

Tasha, the Dog Who Chose Me


by Donna RectorThe article Found! in the December 28, 2018, News & Views regarding

Evelyn White struck me. I wondered how many lives in Woodburn Estates were touched by her kindness and warm spirit. She was a long time presence in the neighborhood and she was a classmate of mine in a writing class where she was a joy to listen to. She also attended the TOPS group with some of us even though she never had a weight problem. She is simply a people-person and enjoys the company of others. I loved seeing her and her white Buick buzzing around the neighborhood and the big smile and wave as she passed by.

One day, I asked how she always stayed in such good humor considering the state of the world and she said it was easy. She told me every morning after rising she would look in the mirror and tell herself she looked good and it was going to be a good day.

I’m glad to know she has moved to somewhere nearer to her family but, I am very sure her Woodburn Estates family will miss her. I know I do.

[News & Views will happily report any members moving away and how to keep in contact. Let us know via Email at [email protected] Editor]

My Friend Evelyn

Caption Mystery Solved

by Shirley BishopThis photo from the Christmas Cart Parade ran on the front page of the

December 28 issue of News & Views with the caption: Who decorated this adorable cart? brought in a response from a neighbor of the cart owner. We were informed that the owner is none other than Geri Chilen. Thank you, Geri, for doing such a great job.

Who decorated this adorable cart?!

from the InternetFor those of my generation who do not, and cannot, comprehend why Facebook

exists: I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles. Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later and with whom. I give them pictures of my family, my dog and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day. I also listen to their conversations, give them “thumbs up” and tell them I “like” them. And it works just like Facebook. I already have 4 people following me: 2 police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist.

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WANTED: Dog-sitter for 10-year-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix) Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. If sitter cannot be found, would anyone be interested in giving this sweet, loveable, Velcro-dog a good home? She loves cuddles, but when left alone she barks, hence the reason she needs a sitter or new place to live. PLEASE! Call for information 971-983-9322.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Gragert, Marguerite (Maggie) – December 31, 2017Guerry, Maxine – October, 2017Maxwell, Marie – December 16, 2017Bowman, JoAnn – November 19, 2018 (FR)Brown, Katherine (Kay) – March 8, 2018Delnick, Mike - August 29, 2018 (FR)Evenhus, Nancy – June 8, 2018Farrier, John – April 19, 2018Flubacher, Fred – January 10, 2018Gish, Nica – May 26, 2018Gutshall, Forrest – May 21, 2018 (FR)Henrikson, Gary – November 26, 2018Houtz, Billie – April 27, 2018Kacalek, Theresa – December 4, 2018Kline, Bill – November, 2018Leavitt, Clyde – June 29, 2018Livesay, Rose – January 23, 2018Meyer, Edith Merle – October 28, 2018O’Doherty, Anne – June 17, 2018 (FR)Plowman, Lucy – March 20, 2018Powers, William – June 18, 2018Renhard, Bruce – June 5, 2018Schroeder, Berton – September 9, 2018Smith, John (Jack) – January 1, 2018Stelle, Kelly – February 25, 2018Stiles, Gene – July 13, 2018Varconi, Georgia - October 17, 2018 (FR)Wilson, Lyle – November 22, 2018Wolff, Don – January 8, 2018

FR = Former Resident

In Memoriam(2017-2018)


Monday, January 14

Tuesday, January 15

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Estates Quilters – Craft Room 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a Ladies Pool – Billiard Room 9:30a Greens Committee Meeting –

Conf Room 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 10:00a St. Monica's Circle – DH/Kit 10:15a Easy Bridge – Blue Room 10:15a Zumba – Aud 1:00p Mixed Bridge – Blue Room 5:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 9:30a Tai Chi for Better Balance – Aud 10:00a Needlecraft – Blue Room 12:00p Uke-De-Do's (Beginners) –

Craft Room 12:30p Canasta – Blue Room 1:00p Uke-De-Do's (Intermediate &

Advanced) – Craft Room 2:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 5:00p Poker – Card Room 6:00p Beginning Line Dancing – Aud 7:00p Intermediate Line Dancing – Aud

Saturday, January 12

Sunday, January 13

8:30a Ping Pong – DH 2:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 4:00p Hand & Foot Cards – Blue Room

2:00p Music Jammers – DH/Kit

Activities CalendarActivities Calendar

Wednesday, January 16

Thursday, January 17

Friday, January 18

Monday, January 21

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a AARP Class – Conf Room 9:00a Woodburn Estates Carving –

Craft Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 10:15a Zumba – Aud 12:00p Ladies Pool – Billiard Room 12:00p Friends of Bill W. – Craft Room 12:30p 5 Handed Pinochle – Blue Room 1:30p Wii Bowling – DH 6:00p Pinochle – Blue Room 6:00p Bingo – DH

All Day News & Views Copy Deadline 8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Estates Quilters – Craft Room 9:00a AARP Class – Conf Room 9:30a Coffee Hour – Aud/DH/Kit 12:15p Ladies Pinochle – Blue Room 1:00p Woodburn Estates Community

Chorus – Country Meadows Activity Room

4:30p Rules and Reg – Conf Room 5:00p Poker – Card Room 5:45p Water Vollyball – Swimming Pool 6:00p Pinochle – Blue Room 6:00p Advanced Line Dance – Aud

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a Estates Bible Study – Craft Room 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 10:00a Walking Club Bunco – Blue Room 10:15a Zumba – Aud 11:00a Tai Chi for Better Balance – Aud 12:30p Bunco – Craft Room 1:00p Friday Bridge – Blue Room

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Estates Quilters – Craft Room 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a Ladies Pool – Billiard Room 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 10:00a Women's Golf Exec Session –

Conf Room 10:15a Easy Bridge – Blue Room 10:15a Zumba – Aud 11:30a Women's Golf Club Meeting

Luncheon – DH/Kit 1:00p Mixed Bridge Swiss Pairs –

Blue Room 5:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 7:00p Golden Squares Square Dancing –

Aud/KitSaturday,

January 19

8:30a Ping Pong – DH 2:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 4:00p Hand & Foot Cards – Blue Room

Sunday, January 20

Tuesday, January 22

Wednesday, January 23

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 9:30a Tai Chi for Better Balance – Aud 10:00a Needlecraft – Blue Room 12:00p Uke-De-Do's (Beginners) –

Craft Room 12:30p Canasta – Blue Room 1:00p Uke-De-Do's (Intermediate &

Advanced) – Craft Room 1:30p Board Meeting – DH 2:30p Executive Session – Conf Room 2:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 5:00p Poker – Card Room 6:00p Beginning Line Dancing – Aud 7:00p Intermediate Line Dancing – Aud

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a Woodburn Estates Carving –

Craft Room 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 10:15a Zumba – Aud 12:00p Ladies Pool – Billiard Room 12:00p Friends of Bill W. – Craft Room 12:30p 5 Handed Pinochle – Blue Room 1:00p Library – Travel Office 1:30p Wii Bowling – DH 6:00p Pinochle – Blue Room 6:00p Bingo – DH

* Any change of date, time, activity, or place MUST be made with the office 503-982-1776.

Thursday, January 24

Friday, January 25

8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Estates Quilters – Craft Room 9:30a Coffee Hour – Aud/DH/Kit 1:00p Woodburn Estates Community

Chorus – Country Meadows Activity Room

4:30p Rules Committee – Conf Room 5:00p Poker – Card Room 5:45p Water Volleyball – Swimming Pool 6:00p Pinochle – Blue Room 6:00p Advanced Line Dance – Aud

All Day News & Views Publication 8:00a Water Exercise – Swimming Pool 8:30a Ping Pong – DH 8:30a Walking Club – Aud 9:00a Estates Bible Study – Craft Room 9:30a Walking Club Mtg – Blue Room 9:30a Yoga – Aud 10:00a Walking Club Bunco – Blue Room 10:15a Zumba – Aud 11:00a Tai Chi for Better Balance – Aud 12:30p Bunco – Craft Room 1:00p Friday Bridge – Blue Room 1:00p House Committee – Conf Room

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