Joachim Grube fot volunteer of the year - Friends of Timberline
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summer 2009 number 23<br />
membership newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
friends <strong>of</strong> timberline<br />
organized in 1975<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong><br />
<strong>fot</strong> <strong>volunteer</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong><br />
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Greetings from FOT<br />
president <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong><br />
Dear <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>,<br />
Many good wishes to all <strong>of</strong> you and many thanks for your support<br />
during this <strong>year</strong> which is promising to be an exceptional one. Our<br />
mission to help sustain <strong>the</strong> historical integrity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
and to support projects vital to <strong>the</strong> enhancement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge<br />
environment, has united us again this <strong>year</strong> in <strong>the</strong> service for Oregon’s<br />
National Monument. We are providing this service as partners <strong>of</strong> a<br />
working coalition including <strong>the</strong> US Forest Service and RLK & Company.<br />
The New Winter Entrance Project, our focus in 2008/09, is a case<br />
in point. With <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> heading <strong>the</strong> fundraising and technical<br />
implementation drives, USFS and RLK were major financial contributors<br />
and also helped resolve numerous logistics problems on <strong>the</strong> way.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> FOT Board I would like to thank Gary Larsen and<br />
Christy Covington <strong>of</strong> USFS and Jeff Kohnstamm, John Tullis and<br />
Linny Adamson <strong>of</strong> RLK for <strong>the</strong>ir most effective support.<br />
You, <strong>the</strong> Board members and <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>, with your<br />
patience and generosity have made <strong>the</strong> new Winter Entrance a<br />
reality. During trying economic times you inspired <strong>the</strong> incredible<br />
support from <strong>the</strong> Members, Foundations, Contractors, Corporations,<br />
Memorials and Individuals, raising $610,000 in cash and $163,000<br />
in in-kind contributions, a true community achievement that we<br />
shall celebrate during <strong>the</strong> dedication ceremony at <strong>the</strong> Annual<br />
Meeting on October 3rd, 2009, at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge. The impressive<br />
fundraising result secured <strong>the</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> concrete<br />
foundations, steps and landings, as well as <strong>the</strong> manufacturing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance itself, currently under way.<br />
This <strong>year</strong>’s auction will be dedicated for <strong>the</strong> last time to <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance, raising funds for remaining incidental expenses<br />
like <strong>the</strong> light fixture, welding inspections, remaining pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
fees, memorial bolts and markers and o<strong>the</strong>rs, thus closing an<br />
exciting chapter in <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> FOT.<br />
The hard working standing committees <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> FOT Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors as <strong>the</strong> Special Events/Fundraising; Art and Restoration;<br />
Membership Development; Newsletter/Communication;<br />
Merchandising and History and Archives, are supplemented by<br />
Special Projects Committees focusing on projects like <strong>the</strong> recent<br />
historic Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater restoration, <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance and<br />
“Light-up-<strong>the</strong> Lodge”. The latter is headed by Dick Spies, our next<br />
President. Dick has diligently advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> providing<br />
subtle accent lighting for <strong>the</strong> classic art works and architectural<br />
features <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge. This project, with your help, will be<br />
<strong>the</strong> focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong>’ 2009/10 agenda, very much in consultation<br />
with USFS, RLK and <strong>the</strong> State Historic Preservation Office. Meanwhile,<br />
<strong>the</strong> dialogue on future collaborations between <strong>the</strong> US Forest<br />
Service, RLK & Company and FOT is continuing. The FOT Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors is exploring potential future projects which are in line<br />
with our mission for <strong>the</strong> maximum benefit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
It has been a great pleasure to serve as President <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> FOT Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors for <strong>the</strong> past two <strong>year</strong>s. I would like to thank all Officers<br />
and Board Members, <strong>the</strong> Committee Chairs and our incomparable<br />
Office Manager Randi Black for <strong>the</strong>ir outstanding service to <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> and making this a wonderful experience.<br />
—<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong><br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> was joined by architect Ean Eldred to<br />
inspect <strong>the</strong> first <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> thirteen arches that will make<br />
up <strong>the</strong> new Winter Entrance to <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
2009 FOT Volunteer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong>’s unwavering<br />
commitment has made <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance project a reality.<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> has investment hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>volunteer</strong><br />
hours and substantial monetary support as a<br />
motivation for all <strong>the</strong> FOT board and members<br />
to believe that very complicated and expensive<br />
project could actually happen. It has,<br />
happened because <strong>of</strong> <strong>Joachim</strong>’s leadership<br />
and vision.<br />
We honor <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> as our Volunteer<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year, with our heartfelt gratitude for<br />
everything he has done to make <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> and our board <strong>the</strong> best possible<br />
partner in <strong>the</strong> preservation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
We thank <strong>Joachim</strong>’s wife Liz <strong>Grube</strong> for her<br />
personal contributions <strong>of</strong> time and resources<br />
during <strong>Joachim</strong>’s six <strong>year</strong> term on our board.<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> is a founding partner <strong>of</strong> Yost <strong>Grube</strong><br />
Hall Architects and we deeply appreciate <strong>the</strong><br />
firm’s contributions to <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance<br />
project in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> technical and staff<br />
support, meeting space and cash contributions.<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> will miss <strong>Joachim</strong> as our<br />
President, but his legacy, <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance<br />
will be a daily reminder <strong>of</strong> what can be done<br />
when you believe in yourself and your goals.<br />
Thank you <strong>Joachim</strong>.
Summer 2009<br />
timberlines<br />
is published by<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
P.O. Box 69544<br />
Portland, Oregon<br />
Phone: 503-295-0827<br />
Fax: 503-246-8619<br />
Email: <strong>fot</strong>1@comcast.net<br />
Website: friends<strong>of</strong>timberline.org<br />
Publisher/Editor<br />
Randi Black, FOT<br />
Graphic Design/Production<br />
Megan Hewitt Lukens<br />
Photography<br />
Linny Adamson Megan Lukens<br />
Randi Black Lenore Martin<br />
Christy Covington Sarah Munro<br />
FOT Archives Claris Poppert<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> Jon Tullis<br />
Contributing Committee/Writers<br />
Mike Gentry, Chairman<br />
Linny Adamson Lenore Martin<br />
Leif Benson Fred Mattila<br />
Randi Black Sarah Munro<br />
Christy Covington Dick Spies<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> Pat Stevens<br />
Jeff Jaqua Jon Tullis<br />
Printer<br />
Express Color<br />
Contents<br />
Message from President <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> 2<br />
Volunteer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year 2<br />
Drawing for Ribbon Cutting 3<br />
New Winter Entrance 4<br />
2008 Annual Event was big success 6<br />
2009 Auction/Dinner Invitation 7<br />
USFS Report by Christy Convington 8<br />
Stumbling onto a Bit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Past 9<br />
Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge II Project 10<br />
Linny Thanks and Special Recognitions 11<br />
Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater/Mountain Music 12<br />
Things that Go Bump in <strong>the</strong> Night 13<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol 14<br />
Oregon Cultural Trust 17<br />
Recipe from Chef Leif Eric Benson 17<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> We’ll Miss 18<br />
FOT Board Meeting Highlights 20<br />
Happy 96th Birthday Hugh Ackroyd 21<br />
The Arts Cabins 22<br />
Jon Tullis on Geotourism 23<br />
Grants received and appreciated 24<br />
Mt. Hood Snosports Swap 24<br />
New Books about <strong>Timberline</strong> 25<br />
FOT Membership Application 26<br />
FOT Branded Merchandise 26<br />
Replacing <strong>the</strong> front steps at <strong>Timberline</strong> proved to be more work than anticipated. During<br />
demolition only a partial foundation was discovered under <strong>the</strong> existing steps and landing.<br />
Now <strong>the</strong>y are fully supported and ready for <strong>the</strong> new Winter Entrance this fall.<br />
Who will cut <strong>the</strong> ribbon?<br />
Join us at <strong>the</strong> FOT Annual Dinner,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> honor could be yours!<br />
Include this ticket along with your check when making your<br />
reservation for <strong>the</strong> October 3, 2009 <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Dinner,<br />
and you will be entered in a drawing to determine who will cut <strong>the</strong><br />
ribbon opening <strong>the</strong> new Winter Entrance to <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
The drawing will be during <strong>the</strong> FOT Annual Meeting, at 2:30 p.m.<br />
on October 3, followed immediately by <strong>the</strong> dedication ceremony.<br />
See invitation on page 7. Needless to say, you must be present to win.<br />
The winner can be an individual or a couple.<br />
Name: _____________________________________________________<br />
Name: _____________________________________________________<br />
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<strong>Timberline</strong>’s new Winter<br />
Entrance on <strong>the</strong> way up!<br />
Five <strong>year</strong>s have passed since <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> took <strong>the</strong> initiative<br />
<strong>of</strong> solving <strong>the</strong> riddle <strong>of</strong> “if, when and how” <strong>the</strong> lingering<br />
question <strong>of</strong> pursuing a new winter entrance for <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge should be approached. Five <strong>year</strong>s during which <strong>the</strong><br />
exciting design by NE Works (now “rhiza A+B”) emerged from<br />
an international competition and during which public musings<br />
about <strong>the</strong> heart and soul <strong>of</strong> this seasonal companion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Lodge did create enough interest to help spark a fundraising<br />
response <strong>of</strong> true communal proportions. This response during<br />
a time <strong>of</strong> economic downturn confirmed once more <strong>the</strong><br />
affection <strong>of</strong> Oregonians for <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, but also reflected<br />
<strong>the</strong> enthusiasm this visionary design had stirred.<br />
As <strong>of</strong> May, 2009, $773,000 as a combination <strong>of</strong> cash and<br />
in-kind services have been raised to finance <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two stages <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance. The replacement<br />
Businesses and Foundations<br />
Architectural Foundation<br />
Ash Grove Foundation<br />
Ken and Joan Austin/<br />
A-dec Corporation<br />
Autzen Foundation<br />
Benson Industries<br />
Boyd’s C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Bremik Construction<br />
Burns Bros.<br />
Campbell Foundation<br />
Carlson Testing<br />
Clackamas County TDC<br />
Collins Foundation<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Henry Hillman Foundation<br />
Hollabaugh Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Inc.<br />
H<strong>of</strong>fman Construction<br />
IMD<br />
Interface Engineering<br />
H.W. Irwin and<br />
D.C.H. Irwin Foundation<br />
Jackson Foundation<br />
KPFF Consulting Engineers<br />
Lampros Steel<br />
McGraw Family Foundation<br />
Mt. Hood Meadows Corporation<br />
Murdock Foundation<br />
Our tremendous gratitude to <strong>the</strong> following individuals, businesses and foundations<br />
Oregon Cultural Trust<br />
Peter Meijer Architects, PC<br />
R.L.K & Company<br />
SM Anderson Construction<br />
Sheffield Plastics<br />
Spirit Mountain Community Fund<br />
Swigert Foundation<br />
University Club Foundation<br />
Upinor<br />
US Forest Service<br />
Yost <strong>Grube</strong> Hall Architects<br />
In Honor <strong>of</strong><br />
Memorial Donations<br />
John Adamson<br />
Walt Aeppli<br />
Larry Bell<br />
Charles B. “Chic”<br />
and Florence Clemans<br />
Stewart Dean<br />
Joan Green<br />
Frank Hatcher<br />
Arthur McArthur<br />
Richard Montag<br />
Jack McGirr<br />
Mt. Hood Ski Patrol<br />
Marge Wintermute<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> is inspecting <strong>the</strong> work before a<br />
meeting with <strong>the</strong> Architects and IMD.<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> concrete steps and landings at <strong>the</strong> main<br />
entrance, toge<strong>the</strong>r with new foundations, started in late summer<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2008 and was accomplished mainly through in-kind services<br />
by a coalition <strong>of</strong> contractors, subcontractors and suppliers<br />
under <strong>the</strong> coordination <strong>of</strong> H<strong>of</strong>fman Construction, closely<br />
monitored by engineers <strong>of</strong> USFS. This first stage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project<br />
was completed in November, 2008.<br />
The manufacturing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> second stage, <strong>the</strong> twelve aluminum<br />
arches, each assembled from three components covered with<br />
translucent polycarbonate panels, started at <strong>the</strong> workshop <strong>of</strong><br />
IMD (Innovative Metal Design LLC) in July, 2008.<br />
Due to timing sequences in <strong>the</strong> fundraising drive, work had<br />
to be suspended in October, 2008 and was resumed in April,<br />
2009, following <strong>the</strong> release <strong>of</strong> a $125,00 grant by <strong>the</strong> M.J.<br />
Murdock Charitable Trust. Work will be completed in <strong>the</strong><br />
course <strong>of</strong> July. The components will be transported on two<br />
flat-bed trailers, purchased by RLK, to a designated USFS<br />
storage site near Rhododendron. The assembly at <strong>the</strong> site is<br />
scheduled for <strong>the</strong> second half <strong>of</strong> September, in time for <strong>the</strong><br />
dedication during <strong>the</strong> Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> FOT, on<br />
October 3rd at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
Individual Donors<br />
Linny and Lavern Adamson<br />
Sue Allen<br />
Dick and Jan Andersen<br />
Phyllis Anderson<br />
Andrews Architects, Inc.<br />
John and Carol Annala<br />
Gerry and Pam Ashland<br />
Richard Atiyeh<br />
Arthur E. Bailey, Jr.<br />
Dick Balsiger<br />
Daina L. Bambe<br />
Peter and Susan Belluschi<br />
Nelson Bennett<br />
Dr. and Mrs. William Bennetts<br />
Cal Bertram & Susan Stindt<br />
Randi Jain Black<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Morton Bishop<br />
Gretchen & David Bolender<br />
Linda K., Bontjes<br />
Ernie Bonyhadi and Shirley Gittelsohn<br />
Joan and Barry Boo<strong>the</strong><br />
Shirley Botti<br />
Mary L. Bowman<br />
Fran Boynton<br />
Douglas Brazil<br />
Paul and Laurel Brennan<br />
Jerry and Kate Brickey<br />
Barbara Brunkow<br />
K, Fred and Diana Broadwater<br />
Lois and Neil Buhman<br />
Tad Buhman<br />
Jay Burchak<br />
Jack Burri<br />
Fred and Marjorie Burri<br />
Jack and Betty Caldwell<br />
Martha Caldwell<br />
James and Laura Campbell<br />
Jaye Campbell<br />
Doris Carlsen<br />
John and Marlis Carson<br />
Thomas and Ktie Cassatt<br />
Chuck Clemans & Nancy Hungerford<br />
Lloyd and Diane Clemans<br />
William and Glenda Clemans<br />
James J. Collins<br />
Terry and Susan Cook<br />
Christy Covington<br />
W.W. Crompton<br />
Tara Crookshank<br />
Cara and Thomas Crowder<br />
Cynthia Day<br />
David and Marianna Day<br />
Selma Denecke<br />
Pat and Andy Dignan<br />
P. Michael Drake and Wendy Wendt<br />
Richard and Margaret Drake<br />
Lorel and Lawrence Dully<br />
Ken Edwards
The <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors would like to acknowledge pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
grant writer Barbara Brunkow for her expertise and guidance on fundraising for <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance Project. Our most sincere appreciation from all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
R. Louis and Marna Elliot<br />
Tom and Terri Faires<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Faricy<br />
Scott and Judy Farleigh<br />
Neil Farnham and Ev Takla<br />
Mario and Jeanne Ferrarin<br />
Robert and Helga Finn<br />
John and Julie Foster<br />
Garry and Joanie Gast<br />
David Gee<br />
Harry and Wilma Gentry<br />
Michael Gentry<br />
Bob and Barbara Godel<br />
Jerry and Kaye Gomes<br />
Walt and Susan Gordiner<br />
Daline and Karen Gregory<br />
Robert and Sybil Gisson<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> and Liz <strong>Grube</strong><br />
Tom and Alice Gustafson<br />
Jodelklub Edlewyss Portland<br />
Margot Hansen and Bill Jones<br />
Becky Hatcher<br />
Edmund and Harriett Hayes<br />
Kingston and Randall Heath<br />
Bonnie Henderson<br />
George Henderson<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Herz<br />
Ernest and Trudy Herzog<br />
William and Robin Hester<br />
Happy Hieronimus<br />
This is <strong>the</strong> first and smallest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> thirteen<br />
arches making up <strong>the</strong> new “tunnel.”<br />
Maryanne Hill<br />
Alice Hoogland<br />
Cal and Sally Horn<br />
Doreen Iverson<br />
Frank Jackson<br />
Jeff Jaqua<br />
Mulvey Johnson<br />
Jim and Norma Juhr<br />
Dennis Karas<br />
Gordon and Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Keane<br />
Bill and Gloria Keil<br />
Lee and Priscilla Kilbourn<br />
Molly Kohnstamm<br />
David Kohnstamm<br />
Jeff and Sally Kohnstamm<br />
Herbert Kruger<br />
Richard and Hallie Lahti<br />
Joan Larsell<br />
Gary Larsen<br />
William Lawrence III<br />
Thomas Lewis<br />
Bob Liddell<br />
Sharon Lindner<br />
Megan and David Lukens<br />
Peter and Connie Markantes<br />
Dexter and Lenore Martin<br />
Fred and Mary Mattila<br />
Walt Mayberry<br />
Jane McCarrel<br />
/ Brightwood Mini Storage<br />
The first arches, recalling <strong>the</strong> semi-gothic shape <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge<br />
entrance, are test assembled in <strong>the</strong> workshop. They reveal <strong>the</strong><br />
full scope <strong>of</strong> high-tech detailing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lean aluminum pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
supporting <strong>the</strong> polycarbonate skin, designed to withstand snow<br />
loads <strong>of</strong> 720 pounds per square foot. One gets a sense <strong>of</strong> how<br />
well this elegant, seemingly weightless structure will connect<br />
with <strong>the</strong> venerable stone façade <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge. Get ready<br />
to experience it in October.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r chance to join <strong>the</strong> Hero’s Club!<br />
The Winter Entrance is a reality, but so are a few remaining<br />
bills and expenses. You can be a Hero and be recognized<br />
on <strong>the</strong> donor list that will be permanently installed at <strong>the</strong><br />
Lodge. Make a donation to <strong>the</strong> project <strong>of</strong> $1,000 or more.<br />
If you are a previous donor any addition funds you give will<br />
be combined and if equals $1,000 you will be included on<br />
<strong>the</strong> list. This would be a wonderful gift to someone or a way<br />
to honor your family. If you have any questions about your<br />
current gift level, call or e-mail <strong>the</strong> FOT <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Please send your check to: <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
PO Box 69544<br />
Portland, Oregon 97239<br />
Be sure to give us <strong>the</strong> exact name for your acknowledgement.<br />
that have made <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance and Front Steps restoration projects a reality.<br />
Rick McClure<br />
Gene and Rite McColgin<br />
Bill McCracken<br />
Jan and Roger McGarrigle<br />
Warren and Laurie Miller<br />
McLellan Minor Family Trust<br />
Gilbert and Laurie Meigs<br />
Peter and Ruth Meijer<br />
Dick Meissner<br />
John Miller<br />
Jay and Duff Minor<br />
John Mitchell<br />
Douglas M. & Ann K. Morten<br />
Richard and Sarah Munro<br />
Patricia Nation<br />
Jon Naviaux<br />
Marilyn Nelson<br />
Walter and Carol Ottoson<br />
Henk Pander<br />
Bill and Betty Pendarvis<br />
Lee Perry<br />
Keith and Barbara Petrie<br />
Claris and Corky Poppert<br />
Kent and Peri Pothast<br />
Kathi and Phil Rees<br />
Kenneth Roberts<br />
Judith Rose<br />
Ruth Ruhnhe<br />
Ila Mae Schneedberg<br />
Chuck Scott and Elizabeth Howley<br />
Beverly and Bob Shoemaker<br />
Laurie Simmons<br />
Dick and Ingrid Spies<br />
Douglas Sponseller<br />
L.G. and Janet Squire<br />
Andy and Kelley Stember<br />
Charles and Caroline Swindells<br />
The Mortgage Consultants, Inc.<br />
Joy Throssell<br />
Marv and Dina Trachta<br />
Stephanie Volkman<br />
Toni Wainwright<br />
Mark Waller<br />
Anita and Byron Walters<br />
Garry and Peggy Weems<br />
Bob and Marla Weiner<br />
Norman Weiner<br />
Randy Weisberg<br />
James and Elizabeth Wendlandt<br />
Ewald Wennemann<br />
Robert and Frances Weyant<br />
Shirley Wies<br />
Kate Wood<br />
Jaye Campbell Wood<br />
Beth Wright<br />
Patty Lou Yoshimura<br />
Herbert and Nancy Zachow<br />
Robert Zimmerman<br />
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Old friends Molly Kohnstamm and<br />
Warren Miller enjoyed <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />
Sarah Munro, Neil Farnham and Howard Hermanson got <strong>the</strong>ir copies<br />
<strong>of</strong> Warren Miller’s book.<br />
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Linny Adamson<br />
Sue Allen<br />
Annie Blooms Books<br />
Linny Adamson<br />
Sue Allen<br />
Alpine Images<br />
/Dale Crockatt<br />
American Landscapes<br />
/Rick Schafer<br />
Andina Restaurant<br />
Yasue Arai<br />
Ashland Creek Inn B&B<br />
/Graham Sheldon<br />
Asia America<br />
Chef Leif Eric Benson<br />
Cal Bertram<br />
Backyard Bistro<br />
Luzon Birdsong<br />
Randi Black<br />
Boyd’s C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Paul and Laurel Brennan<br />
Jim Clarke<br />
Martha Caldwell<br />
Jaye Campbell Wood<br />
James and Laura Campbell<br />
/Mt. Hood Lodge<br />
Clackamas County Bank<br />
Chuck Clemans<br />
Columbia Sportswear<br />
Designs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Interior<br />
/Trudy Anderson<br />
Desperado<br />
/Joanne Sunnarborg<br />
Destination Wilderness<br />
P. Michael Drake and<br />
Wendy Wendt<br />
Norm Dversdal<br />
East West Room<br />
/ Judy McNeil<br />
Fly Fishing Shop<br />
Fire Mountain Forge<br />
/Darryl Nelson<br />
Gabrielle Foulkes<br />
Framing Resource<br />
G&G Plants and Interiors<br />
Kayla Gutierrez<br />
Mike Gentry<br />
Gordon’s Fireplace Shop<br />
Grand Central Bakery<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> and Liz <strong>Grube</strong><br />
Hillcrest Ski and Sports<br />
Jerry’s Rogue Jets<br />
Jimmy’s Smokehouse<br />
Kadel’s Auto Body<br />
Chef Erol Kanmaz<br />
Robert LaHatt Interior Design<br />
Lakewood Theatre Co.<br />
LaVisage Salon<br />
Karen Lewis<br />
Bob Liddell<br />
The 2008 FOT Annual membership<br />
meeting was “All About Ray,”<br />
Warren Miller, and success<br />
Almost 200 people braved heavy wind, rain and snow to<br />
attend our October 4, 2008 party. They were rewarded with<br />
up close and personal time with Warren Miller during his<br />
book signing and social hour. The evening progressed with<br />
an auction <strong>of</strong>fering lots <strong>of</strong> variety and a wonderful dinner<br />
produced by Chef Leif Benson and his staff. The <strong>the</strong>me All<br />
About Ray (Atkeson) came to life with a touching tribute to<br />
Ray by Warren. They have been friends from 1949 to Ray’s<br />
death in 1990. During <strong>the</strong> dinner, Rick Schafer, Ray’s<br />
stepson who inherited all <strong>the</strong> Ray Atkeson original<br />
negatives and prints gifted FOT with four Atkeson signed<br />
original photos for <strong>the</strong> Lodge. Rick worked pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
with Ray for over 20 <strong>year</strong>s. Rick is also a very talented<br />
photographer whose work can be seen in art prints, books<br />
and calendars throughout <strong>the</strong> United States.<br />
As you can see <strong>the</strong> day was packed with activity, but one<br />
event was missing. We had planned go outside and visit<br />
<strong>the</strong> front steps restoration site for a group membership<br />
photo and thank you to <strong>the</strong> project donors. Due to<br />
sideways rain and wind that was not possible. We are happy<br />
to report <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r cleared a few days later and<br />
<strong>the</strong> project was completed before serious snow began<br />
to fall.<br />
We thank all <strong>the</strong> auction donors, <strong>volunteer</strong>s and our<br />
guests for making <strong>the</strong> 2008 Annual Meeting a great<br />
success. The event made $24,000 net with most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
proceeds contributed to <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance Project.<br />
Here’s your invitation to join <strong>the</strong> fun for 2009 ☛<br />
The success <strong>of</strong> our 2008 auction was completely due to <strong>the</strong> generosity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se donors.<br />
Sharon Lindner<br />
Oregon Shakespeare Festival<br />
Lippman Company Pearl Bakery<br />
Megan and David Lukens Pendleton Woolen Mills<br />
Lenore and Dexter Martin Pittock Mansion<br />
Robert Maestra<br />
Claris and Corky Poppert<br />
Fred Mattila<br />
Portland Center Stage<br />
Maryhill Museum<br />
Portland Opera<br />
Fred Mattila<br />
Rejuvenation House Parts<br />
Peter and Ruth Meijer Red Fea<strong>the</strong>r Mercantile<br />
Liza Mickle/ Craig Li<strong>the</strong>rland Rendezvous Grill and<br />
Warren Miller<br />
Tap Room<br />
Gay Mitchell<br />
R.L.K. and Company<br />
Mt. Hood Meadows<br />
/<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
Mt. Hood Auto and Tire Judith Rose<br />
Murphy North Group Chuck Scott and<br />
/Jim North<br />
Elizabeth Howley<br />
Oaks Amusement Park Salon Christa<br />
Inga Ojala<br />
See’s Candies<br />
Oregon Lea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Becky Semler<br />
Oregon Mountain CommunityShedrain<br />
Corporation<br />
Signature interiors<br />
/Shirley Weis<br />
Silverado Jewelry<br />
SouthWest Airlines<br />
Dick and Ingrid Spies<br />
Ray and Julie Stoltz<br />
The Joinery<br />
The Soup Spoon<br />
Mark Waller<br />
Anita & Byron Walters<br />
Wanderlust Tours<br />
Welches Mountain<br />
Building Supply<br />
Wild Abandon Restaurant<br />
Wild Horse Resort Hotel<br />
Wildlife Safari<br />
Jani Whitacre<br />
Lynne Wintermute
Winter Entrance architcts Ean<br />
Eldred and Peter Nylen flank<br />
Dick Spies and Sue Allen.<br />
Nino Gombs, Sally Kohnstamm, Kaye and Jerry Gomes with Anita Lugliani.<br />
Saturday, October 3, 2009<br />
Will be a historic day at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
After <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> fundraising, planning and finally <strong>the</strong> construction we are<br />
thrilled to invite you to <strong>the</strong> dedication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> New Winter Entrance.<br />
Plan on joining us for this once in a lifetime party.<br />
The events for <strong>the</strong> day include<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Annual Meeting 2:30 – 3:30 pm<br />
The Winter Entrance dedication 3:45 pm (open to <strong>the</strong> public)<br />
Silent auction and hosted wine bar 5 –7 pm<br />
Gala Dinner and small oral auction 7 – 9:30 pm<br />
Jeff Gianola from KOIN TV will be our guest speaker.<br />
Donated wine for <strong>the</strong> evening is from<br />
Kiona Vineyards and Winery<br />
Red Mountain Benton City, Washington<br />
Mt. High “A Hardy Welcome”<br />
A tribute to artist Tom Hardy will be on display at <strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
$85.00 per person - $95.00 after September 25<br />
This will be a sold out event, to secure your dinner reservations please<br />
send your check to: PO Box 69544 Portland, Oregon 97239<br />
Please include your guest list and any special seating or dietary requests.<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> guest room reservations: 1 800-547-1406<br />
Ask for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> room group<br />
Jewel Lehman, Jim Campbell, Tim Lehman, Bud Coe<br />
and Mark McCorkle had a great time!<br />
Cal Bertram and wife, Susan Stindt,<br />
are FOT auction regulars.<br />
John and Jeanne Paul won<br />
<strong>the</strong> raffle and took home a<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Pendleton Blanket.<br />
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Fortunately for all <strong>of</strong> us <strong>the</strong> model relationship among FOT,<br />
RLK and <strong>the</strong> Forest Service continues to work and it works<br />
well! While getting design work completed is sometimes<br />
<strong>the</strong> biggest stumbling block to getting things going, <strong>the</strong><br />
process requires a driver or drivers for each project, forward<br />
thinking, planning, patience and most <strong>of</strong> all, raising <strong>the</strong><br />
funds to complete <strong>the</strong> projects. The following is just a capsule<br />
<strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> projects we have worked on this <strong>year</strong>.<br />
The Winter Entrance Project<br />
The work that FOT has accomplished with <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />
Entrance project and related fundraising efforts is <strong>the</strong><br />
BIGGEST story <strong>of</strong> all! When I think <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s FOT has<br />
been working on this project and <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> fundraising<br />
that has been required, this has to be <strong>the</strong> most challenging<br />
and time consuming project FOT has ever taken on. This says<br />
so much about <strong>the</strong> dedication and talent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> board<br />
members, particularly President <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> for providing<br />
<strong>the</strong> leadership and commitment <strong>of</strong> time and effort. I know<br />
it has not been an easy <strong>year</strong> for <strong>Joachim</strong> and <strong>the</strong> so many<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs who have met <strong>the</strong> challenges necessary to keep <strong>the</strong><br />
project alive. The Forest Service will be working with <strong>the</strong><br />
FOT History and Archives Committee to create an exhibit at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Lodge (opening in <strong>the</strong> late summer or early fall <strong>of</strong> 2009)<br />
that will attempt to tell <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> this incredible project.<br />
Chimney Restoration Projects<br />
Chimney restoration work will begin late this summer<br />
on <strong>the</strong> southwest and northwest chimneys. Contracts are<br />
in place and work plans are secured. Project funding is<br />
through <strong>the</strong> Forest Service Capital Investment Program (CIP).<br />
The Head House chimney will go out to bid this summer.<br />
Project funding has also been secured through <strong>the</strong> Forest<br />
Service CIP. This <strong>year</strong> we will start <strong>the</strong> planning, scaffolding,<br />
photography, etc. with construction planned for fall 2010.<br />
Completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se chimney projects will be a culmination<br />
<strong>of</strong> many, many <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> people working toge<strong>the</strong>r to make<br />
<strong>the</strong> projects happen. From <strong>the</strong> Forest Service, <strong>the</strong> support<br />
and making it a funded priority has come from our Forest<br />
Supervisor, Gary Larsen, and in turn, our Regional Office.<br />
Folks from many arms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> agency have been involved<br />
including engineering, contracting, recreation, budget and<br />
finance, permit administrator and facility specialist. RLK has<br />
also been with us all along <strong>the</strong> way.<br />
Christy covington<br />
US Forest Service Report<br />
As Permit Administrator for <strong>Timberline</strong>, I have been involved<br />
in a number <strong>of</strong> major projects at <strong>the</strong> Lodge this <strong>year</strong>.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>, RLK and Company and <strong>the</strong><br />
Forest Service moving on so many fronts, this has been a<br />
challenging, exciting and rewarding twelve months.<br />
Landmark Sign Project<br />
The Landmark Sign project has also been a very successful<br />
collaborative effort between RLK and <strong>the</strong> USFS. Jon Tullis<br />
has taken <strong>the</strong> lead for RLK and carried <strong>the</strong> ball through<br />
design with <strong>the</strong> Forest Service and Michael Madias <strong>of</strong><br />
DiBenedetto/Thomson/Livingston architects. Construction<br />
drawings and specifications have been completed and<br />
approved. The funds for <strong>the</strong> construction have been secured<br />
through a State Scenic Bylaw Grant.<br />
We are looking forward to <strong>the</strong> fulfillment <strong>of</strong> this ten-<strong>year</strong><br />
dream this fall, so keep your eyes open for a grand new<br />
landmark sign on your way to <strong>the</strong> FOT annual meeting and<br />
auction. <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge has long deserved a landmark<br />
sign at <strong>the</strong> Junction <strong>of</strong> Highway 26 and <strong>Timberline</strong> Road.<br />
We are also working with RLK on information signs that will<br />
assist visitors in finding <strong>the</strong>ir way around <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Wy’East Day Lodge and <strong>the</strong> environs. We are hoping<br />
that <strong>the</strong>se signs can be installed this fall as well. Stay tuned<br />
for future plans on a “Welcome Plaza” and Visitor<br />
Orientation area near <strong>the</strong> Wy’East Day Lodge. This project<br />
is in <strong>the</strong> conceptual design state now.<br />
Facility Condition Assessment<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge has been in need <strong>of</strong> a facility condition<br />
assessment for at least twenty <strong>year</strong>s. Well, this <strong>year</strong> one was<br />
contracted out and completed. The results are fairly detailed<br />
and <strong>the</strong> summary showed $20 million <strong>of</strong> deferred<br />
maintenance work that is needed at <strong>the</strong> seventy-three <strong>year</strong><br />
old Lodge. It is clear that we will have many challenges to<br />
face in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
As we continue our great working relationship toge<strong>the</strong>r, I<br />
look forward to <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s ahead in facing our challenges and<br />
accomplishing many more projects to come!<br />
Christy Covington, <strong>Timberline</strong> Permit Operator<br />
USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest
Stumbling Onto a Bit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Past<br />
This past <strong>year</strong> I was <strong>the</strong> Permit Administrator for a major movie<br />
project being filmed called “The Presence” and starring Mira<br />
Sorvino. The majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> movie was filmed at one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Forest Service’s historic cabins – The Clackamas Lake Historic<br />
Ranger’s House. (For reference, it is on <strong>the</strong> way to Timothy Lake<br />
and worth a visit in <strong>the</strong> summer if you have never been <strong>the</strong>re,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> cabin is rented out to <strong>the</strong> public.)<br />
Just as we have interpretive <strong>volunteer</strong>s conducting tours at<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, we have had one <strong>volunteer</strong> caretaker at <strong>the</strong><br />
Clackamas Lake Historic compound for <strong>the</strong> last several<br />
summers. Larry Coleman was responsible for maintaining <strong>the</strong><br />
historic grounds and <strong>the</strong> historic ranger’s house. In addition,<br />
as <strong>the</strong> area host, he provided information to visitors and gave<br />
interpretive tours in <strong>the</strong> little museum <strong>the</strong>re.<br />
One day, when I was at <strong>the</strong> movie site meeting with <strong>the</strong> director<br />
in <strong>the</strong> pre-planning stages for <strong>the</strong> film, Larry gave me a tour <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> “museum.” It was a great tour – Larry was knowledgeable<br />
about <strong>the</strong> site and I am always excited to learn more about<br />
our Forest Service and CCC history. The best part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tour<br />
was at <strong>the</strong> end when Larry said “Here, I think you should have<br />
this. It doesn’t really have anything to do with <strong>the</strong> Clackamas<br />
Lake Historic area so I think you should have it for <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge.” He handed me a wood block that had a carving <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge on it and on <strong>the</strong> back was written: “W.P.A.<br />
Art Project, Portland.” The wood block was not signed.<br />
Wow! You can imagine my excitement. The illustration was<br />
a beautifully detailed carving <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge. What a<br />
treasure in <strong>the</strong> palm <strong>of</strong> my hand. I wondered who <strong>the</strong> artist was.<br />
I wondered what <strong>the</strong> story behind it is and I wondered how it<br />
had been used.<br />
Several months later, Lenore Martin, FOT board member and<br />
who, with her husband, Dexter, <strong>volunteer</strong>s with <strong>the</strong> USFS<br />
Interpretive Program at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, was in my <strong>of</strong>fice and<br />
spotted <strong>the</strong> wood block on my bookshelf. She commented on<br />
its rarity and how it could be utilized. Forest Service employee<br />
Mike Malone followed up by noting that if we could get a clear<br />
print <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> wood block, it could be digitized for future use.<br />
A clear print was taken <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> wood block and was scanned by<br />
<strong>the</strong> company that reprints all <strong>of</strong> Ansel Adams’ photographs and<br />
<strong>the</strong> prints <strong>of</strong> Mike’s photographs <strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood. In addition, <strong>the</strong><br />
image was put on DVD making it easily available for future use.<br />
A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> image was sent to <strong>the</strong> FOT <strong>of</strong>fice, and imagine<br />
our surprise to hear from Randi that some time in <strong>the</strong> past, this<br />
same image, with an embellished border and Mt. Hood and<br />
clouds in <strong>the</strong> background, (apparently an image from a second<br />
wood block) had been used as a bookplate. On <strong>the</strong> bookplate<br />
are <strong>the</strong> words “The Books <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>.” The image <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge from <strong>the</strong> newly found wood block is<br />
identical. We’re now wondering where <strong>the</strong> second wood<br />
block is! If anyone has any information leading to more<br />
knowledge about ei<strong>the</strong>r wood block, please contact me.<br />
This old WPA wood block has come to life after sitting on<br />
a shelf in a small out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-way museum for <strong>year</strong>s. Future<br />
plans include reprinting <strong>the</strong> image on greeting cards. Watch<br />
for <strong>the</strong>se wonderful keepsake cards soon!<br />
Larry also <strong>volunteer</strong>ed this spring in <strong>the</strong> woodshop at <strong>the</strong><br />
Zigzag ranger station and he had <strong>the</strong> opportunity to work on<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge project this past <strong>year</strong> – <strong>the</strong> repair<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> donation box. The box was old<br />
and had been broken into several times over <strong>the</strong> past <strong>year</strong>.<br />
Larry repaired <strong>the</strong> box with recycled wood from <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge, saved from a scrap pile. The outside was completely<br />
resurfaced and it is beautiful. Lenore and Dexter helped<br />
with a new exhibit in <strong>the</strong> display portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> donation<br />
box and <strong>of</strong> course it includes a print from <strong>the</strong> wood block!<br />
A brochure rack was mounted on <strong>the</strong> front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> box so<br />
that FOT membership brochures will be available to visitors<br />
at all hours. I am optimistic that <strong>the</strong> rebuilt and refurbished<br />
donation box will result in increased donations and <strong>the</strong><br />
brochures will provide an increase in FOT recognition and<br />
membership. It’s always rewarding to work with <strong>volunteer</strong>s<br />
like Larry, Lenore and Dexter who are so generous with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
time and skills.<br />
Encounters such as <strong>the</strong>se have given me <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />
to experience first-hand <strong>the</strong> important work that our Forest<br />
Service <strong>volunteer</strong>s and members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
accomplish through working toge<strong>the</strong>r. We have one<br />
<strong>volunteer</strong> who discovered an artifact that rightly belongs<br />
with <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge memorabilia and o<strong>the</strong>rs who are<br />
willing to work with <strong>the</strong> object to recreate <strong>the</strong> image for<br />
hundreds <strong>of</strong> us to enjoy.<br />
These are small tales but important ones. They tell a bigger<br />
story about <strong>the</strong> “heart” <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> alliance that we could not<br />
do without. The connections that happen from one person<br />
to ano<strong>the</strong>r and all <strong>the</strong> “little” things that get created and<br />
accomplished through <strong>the</strong> Forest Service for <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
couldn’t get done without you. Great things happen because<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> work, energy and passion <strong>of</strong> all our <strong>volunteer</strong>s and<br />
our friends. Thank you to Larry Coleman, and Lenore and<br />
Dexter Martin, for your individual and collective work.<br />
Christy Covington, <strong>Timberline</strong> Permit Operator<br />
USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest<br />
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Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge II<br />
is <strong>the</strong> Next Big Project<br />
Even as we are in <strong>the</strong> final efforts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance<br />
Project, out thoughts are starting to shift to <strong>the</strong> next big<br />
project, Light-Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge Phase II. Though it’s been on<br />
<strong>the</strong> boards for some time, recent design efforts continue to<br />
refine and expand this all important project. It will literally<br />
provide new definition to <strong>the</strong> entire central “Head House”<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s, many have complained about how dark it<br />
is in <strong>the</strong> Lodge and how difficult it is to appreciate <strong>the</strong><br />
amazing quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> artwork and architectural finishes.<br />
Also, in some instances it is even difficult to see critical<br />
circulation pathways, particularly <strong>the</strong> corridors that ring <strong>the</strong><br />
“Head House” on all levels. It was those two issues <strong>of</strong> being<br />
able to clearly see <strong>the</strong> rich details and art within <strong>the</strong> Lodge<br />
and provide safe, clearly lit circulation areas that formed<br />
<strong>the</strong> basics <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project.<br />
During recent stakeholder work sessions at <strong>the</strong> Lodge <strong>the</strong><br />
initial ideas and scope continued to evolve. More art sites<br />
were discovered. In many instances <strong>the</strong>y were discovered<br />
because <strong>the</strong>y were so poorly lit that <strong>the</strong>y literally went<br />
unnoticed before. Elements such as lighting <strong>the</strong> climber<br />
display area outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entrance to <strong>the</strong> Blue Ox Bar was<br />
added to <strong>the</strong> scope as well as a more detailed approach to<br />
lighting <strong>the</strong> terrific mosaics in <strong>the</strong> Bar itself.<br />
Input from Forest Service representatives including Christy<br />
Covington and Rick McClure along with <strong>the</strong> State<br />
Preservation Office has and will continue to be critical.<br />
It is vital that <strong>the</strong> work be conducted in a way that respects<br />
<strong>the</strong> heritage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge. This <strong>year</strong> we have Jeff Jaqua as a<br />
Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge Committee member as well as a board<br />
member. He brings a wealth <strong>of</strong> experience with <strong>the</strong> Forest<br />
Service (he retired last <strong>year</strong> after many <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> service that<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten involved preservation work at <strong>the</strong> Lodge).<br />
Also on our committee is Linny Adamson who has truly<br />
worked harder than anyone over <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s to nurture <strong>the</strong><br />
heart and soul <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>. She constantly is reminding us<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ever changing needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
David Chesley (Electrical Engineer/ Interface Engineering)<br />
continues to head up <strong>the</strong> consultant team. This <strong>year</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Interface team includes Jesse Smith and Sarah Donald Fisher<br />
(both bring <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>atrical lighting experience to <strong>the</strong> team).<br />
We are working hard to come up with lighting approaches<br />
that truly showcase art and architectural details but yet design<br />
it so fixtures seem to disappear. We also will be focusing on<br />
removing existing exposed conduits where possible and use<br />
<strong>the</strong> most compact and discrete light fixtures available.<br />
Energy conservation and lowering long term maintenance<br />
expenses has been a major goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge<br />
projects from <strong>the</strong> start. Input from Jon Tullis and o<strong>the</strong>r staff<br />
members <strong>of</strong> R.L.K. and Company has and will be <strong>of</strong> utmost<br />
importance. We want to be certain that light sources are<br />
easy to adjust, bulbs are efficient, long lasting, and easy to<br />
replace when necessary.<br />
The project will be reviewed in June by all <strong>the</strong> major<br />
stakeholders and <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> formal assessment by <strong>the</strong> State<br />
and Forest Service can take place. We are planning to kick<br />
<strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> fund raising effort immediately after <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />
Entrance Project is finished and hope to have it installed by<br />
fall <strong>of</strong> next <strong>year</strong>. Final estimates are still being prepared but<br />
it is expected to be in <strong>the</strong> $100-$125,000 range.<br />
We are all looking forward to seeing how a new approach to<br />
lighting will allow us all to truly appreciate <strong>the</strong> wonders <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Head House.<br />
—Richard (Dick) Spies A.I.A.<br />
Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge Committee Chair
Thanks Linny—for Thirty Years!<br />
It’s hard to believe, but this October is<br />
Linny Adamson’s 30th anniversary as<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge Curator.<br />
Linny’s guidance and input is evident in almost every aspect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> “look and<br />
feel” <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge, from WPA textiles and furnishings to hand hooked rugs.<br />
Among her many contributions to <strong>the</strong> history and spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> are<br />
numerous guest speaker engagements, input for <strong>the</strong> Great Lodges <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> West<br />
book and film, director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> biennial Mountain High art and crafts exhibits,<br />
and over fifty magazine and newspaper articles here and abroad. Linny truly<br />
is <strong>the</strong> Spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mountain. <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> extends its heartfelt<br />
congratulations and thanks for <strong>the</strong> countless and wonderful things she does<br />
to keep <strong>the</strong> Lodge <strong>the</strong> remarkable experience it is.<br />
Congratulations to our 2008 Special <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Award Recipients<br />
Special Award Plaques were presented at <strong>the</strong><br />
Annual Meeting to <strong>the</strong> following individuals:<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge Recipients<br />
Luzon Birdsong – For all her help and expert stitching skills in<br />
relining draperies and converting <strong>the</strong> hand appliquéd bedspreads<br />
into pillows for <strong>the</strong> guest rooms.<br />
Jannell Werner – For her accepting <strong>the</strong> responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />
managing Silcox Hut through all <strong>the</strong> seasons <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>.<br />
Craig Li<strong>the</strong>rland – For much help in restoration over <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s<br />
including most recently rewiring <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wrought iron lamps.<br />
Scott Skellenger, Assistant General Manager at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
– For his expert management and advice in directing <strong>the</strong> team that<br />
coordinates guest room facilities at <strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
Retired Board Members<br />
Jody Proppe – Jody served <strong>the</strong> FOT board for five <strong>year</strong>s, resigning<br />
in 2007 due to health issues. She was always an enthusiastic<br />
supporter <strong>of</strong> all FOT projects. Jody had <strong>the</strong> wonderful insight to<br />
nominate <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> as an FOT board member.<br />
Martha Caldwell – Martha spent three <strong>year</strong>s on <strong>the</strong> FOT board and<br />
always made significant contributions to <strong>the</strong> annual auction and<br />
worked very hard on <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance project.<br />
FOT Volunteers<br />
Megan Lukens – For her graphic design expertise and countless<br />
hours <strong>of</strong> work on <strong>the</strong> FOT membership brochure and <strong>the</strong> annual<br />
newsletter.<br />
Dexter and Lenore Martin – For <strong>the</strong>ir tireless work representing<br />
FOT as <strong>volunteer</strong>s with <strong>the</strong> Forest Service Interpretive and<br />
Education Program at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
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The Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater receives an award from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Architectural Heritage Center<br />
The Architectural Heritage Center / Bosco-Milligan Foundation<br />
inaugurated <strong>the</strong> Preservation in Action Award as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 20th<br />
anniversary in 2008. The awards were created with <strong>the</strong> goal <strong>of</strong><br />
promoting more preservation <strong>of</strong> our historic homes and building<br />
by spotlighting outstanding examples <strong>of</strong> what works. The <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater restoration was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> recipients <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
award and was acknowledged in <strong>the</strong> AHC Spring 2009<br />
newsletter. O<strong>the</strong>r award recipients were: Academy Theater Redux,<br />
Balch Farmhouse Relocation & Restoration, Freimann Restaurant<br />
Building, Historic Kenton Firehouse Preservation, Northwest Bank/<br />
Barber Block, Northwest Fence and Wire Works, Porter Glisan<br />
Building, and West Coast Woods/Legacy House.<br />
An additional class <strong>of</strong> awards for larger projects was <strong>the</strong> Preservation<br />
in Action Pinnacle Award. Recipients are: Gerding Theater at <strong>the</strong><br />
Armory, Multnomah County Central Library, Pioneer Courthouse,<br />
Telegram Building, and West Coast Woods/Legacy House.<br />
As you can see FOT is in very respected company with our award.<br />
Again we thank Richard Zita <strong>of</strong> Bramare Landscape Architecture,<br />
Cascadian Landscapers, Pacific Timber Products, our partners U.S.<br />
Forest Service and R.L.K. and Company and all our <strong>volunteer</strong>s<br />
especially Sylvia Owens. The Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater was an immediate<br />
success and is in constant use during <strong>the</strong> summer months.<br />
George Henderson really got <strong>the</strong> royal<br />
treatment at Willamette View Manor.<br />
George Henderson with Yvonne Bowman, 1934 Rose<br />
Festival Princess from Washington High School. They are<br />
surrounded by <strong>the</strong> 2009 Rose Festival Court during <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
May 14th visit to Willamette View Manor. George is a past<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rose Festival Foundation and a past FOT<br />
board member. George is also <strong>the</strong> author <strong>of</strong> “Lonely on <strong>the</strong><br />
Mountain,” an autobiographical history <strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood and<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.
Things that Go Bump in <strong>the</strong> Night<br />
“Are <strong>the</strong>re ghosts in <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge?” That was a<br />
question I was asked surprisingly quite <strong>of</strong>ten while at <strong>the</strong><br />
Lodge. I was always careful to answer it so as not to <strong>of</strong>fend<br />
anybody or scare <strong>the</strong>m. Usually something like “Why yes,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are” with a quick wink seemed to satisfy most. Of<br />
course it wasn’t a straight answer, but I never figured most<br />
folks REALLY wanted to know. If <strong>the</strong>y became more insistent<br />
I would mention something about strange noises at night,<br />
doors closing unexpectedly, or <strong>the</strong> dark nooks and crannies<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> attics. I could almost always close <strong>the</strong> conversation<br />
with throwing <strong>the</strong> question right back to <strong>the</strong>m; “Well, do<br />
YOU think <strong>the</strong>re might be ghosts?” Really, what more could<br />
I say? I was a Forest Service employee and had no business<br />
creating panic, starting rumors, saying something that would<br />
conflict with a hotel marketing strategy, or <strong>the</strong> most heinous<br />
-- being politically incorrect.<br />
Why would people ask such a question anyway? I suppose<br />
it makes sense given that <strong>the</strong> Lodge is old and we actually<br />
work real hard to keep it old. It’s also an icon and a Lodge<br />
“<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people” which makes it easy for folks to add <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
own personal stories to its history. Or maybe <strong>the</strong>y’ve just<br />
seen Jack Nicholson swinging an ax around in “The<br />
Shining” one too many times. Whatever <strong>the</strong> reason, <strong>the</strong><br />
question doesn’t seem to be going away.<br />
I’m now retired from <strong>the</strong> Forest Service and I’ve turned in<br />
my badge so I don’t have to be quite so guarded in my<br />
comments. Are <strong>the</strong>re ghosts in <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge? Of course<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are! How do I know that? I know <strong>the</strong>re are ghosts<br />
because I’ve talked to <strong>the</strong>m. Actually, <strong>the</strong>y’ve talked to me.<br />
While with <strong>the</strong> Forest Service I reviewed many proposals<br />
that involved <strong>the</strong> Lodge. I wanted to see that whatever was<br />
proposed worked to preserve <strong>the</strong> historic character <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
building and to ensure its economic viability. It’s a complex<br />
issue given its National Historic Landmark designation and<br />
that it is a working hotel. I had many tools at my disposal<br />
including <strong>the</strong> National Historic Preservation Act, federal<br />
regulations, statutory criteria <strong>of</strong> effect, <strong>the</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
Interior’s Standards for Preservation <strong>of</strong> Historic Properties,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Historic Building Preservation Plan. I<br />
would use all <strong>the</strong>se documents in my review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
proposals, suggest changes, ask questions, and ultimately<br />
come up with an effect call. I soon learned that though all<br />
<strong>the</strong>se documents were helpful, <strong>the</strong>y would not give me <strong>the</strong><br />
clear answer I <strong>of</strong>ten hoped for. They were just words on a<br />
paper (or on my computer screen), and <strong>the</strong>re were always<br />
opportunities for interpretation for any given situation. I<br />
soon learned to take my task to <strong>the</strong> historic files where I<br />
could find old documents, drawings, photos, and perhaps<br />
most importantly <strong>the</strong> work <strong>of</strong> those that preceded me. The<br />
historic files (at <strong>the</strong> risk <strong>of</strong> using a tired cliché) opened a<br />
window to <strong>the</strong> past.<br />
However that still didn’t seem to be enough. I finally<br />
realized that <strong>the</strong> final word had to come from <strong>the</strong> building<br />
and I would always make one final visit to <strong>the</strong> Lodge before<br />
I presented my final findings. Only <strong>the</strong>n would I feel<br />
confident that I had considered all <strong>the</strong> available information.<br />
Of course it wasn’t <strong>the</strong> building itself that provided me that<br />
final conclusive piece <strong>of</strong> information. It was <strong>the</strong> ghosts. It<br />
was <strong>the</strong> ghosts <strong>of</strong> those that first conceived <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> a<br />
lodge on <strong>the</strong> south flank <strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood, <strong>the</strong> ghosts <strong>of</strong> those<br />
that designed its marriage to <strong>the</strong> mountain and understood<br />
how its furnishings and interior would be a part <strong>of</strong> that<br />
design, and <strong>the</strong> ghosts <strong>of</strong> those that saw its potential to aid a<br />
country in crisis. It was <strong>the</strong> ghosts that left evidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
blood, sweat, tears, and even more importantly, <strong>the</strong>ir pride<br />
while building it. It was <strong>the</strong> ghosts <strong>of</strong> those that came to<br />
help manage and maintain <strong>the</strong> Lodge over <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s and <strong>the</strong><br />
ghosts <strong>of</strong> those that have loved it.<br />
The common image <strong>of</strong> ghosts is <strong>of</strong> spirits that haunt a site<br />
because <strong>the</strong>y have some unfinished business that <strong>the</strong>y want<br />
to see completed before <strong>the</strong>y can rest. The ghosts <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge believe that <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge is not<br />
yet finished. There is still much work to be done and <strong>the</strong><br />
Lodge has much more to <strong>of</strong>fer. They all want to contribute to<br />
that story. I learned to listen and I will be forever grateful for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir inspiration. Are <strong>the</strong>re ghosts at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge?<br />
Of course <strong>the</strong>re are and <strong>the</strong>re always will be.<br />
—Jeff M. Jaqua, US Forest Service Historic<br />
Preservation Specialist (retired) and FOT Board Member<br />
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<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge and<br />
<strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge and <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol<br />
It was <strong>the</strong> winter <strong>of</strong> 1936 and Mt. Hood couldn’t be busier.<br />
The construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge had begun, East Leg<br />
Road was being plowed for <strong>the</strong> WPA workers and Alpine<br />
Trail had been extended from Government Camp past<br />
Phlox Point to <strong>the</strong> Lodge area. Skiers were climbing <strong>the</strong><br />
three miles and 2,000 vertical feet from Government Camp<br />
to <strong>the</strong> timberline to ski <strong>the</strong> trails running down <strong>the</strong> flanks<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> south side <strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood. Not all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m made it<br />
down safely.<br />
Early rescue equipment<br />
With no <strong>of</strong>ficial emergency response system, it fell to <strong>the</strong><br />
experienced skiers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Wy’east Climbers and Nile River<br />
Yacht Club to assist injured skiers. By April 1937 members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two climbing clubs were rescuing an average <strong>of</strong> one<br />
skier a weekend. Clearly <strong>the</strong>re was a need but <strong>the</strong> Forest<br />
Service had no money for patrolling <strong>the</strong> slopes and <strong>the</strong><br />
climbing clubs were recreational organizations. Everett Darr<br />
<strong>of</strong> Wy’east, Barney McNab <strong>of</strong> Nile River and A.O. Waha<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood National Forest came up with an idea. For <strong>the</strong><br />
wage <strong>of</strong> $5 per weekend day or holiday, Hank Lewis would<br />
become Mt. Hood’s first ski patroller and organize a <strong>volunteer</strong><br />
patrol. Hank recently reminisced, “Darr and McNab<br />
said, ‘We think we have a guy who<br />
works cheap and can do it.’ On a<br />
stormy day up on <strong>the</strong> mountain<br />
Ralph Engles, <strong>the</strong> District Ranger,<br />
told me, ‘You’re it, you’re <strong>the</strong> ski<br />
patrol.’ So I borrowed a<br />
toboggan from <strong>the</strong> Wy’east cabin<br />
and hauled it up to <strong>Timberline</strong>.<br />
Then I went around and asked all<br />
<strong>the</strong> young, able-bodied guys<br />
if <strong>the</strong>y had a first aid card.<br />
‘Yeah, I’ve got a card.’<br />
‘You want to be on<br />
<strong>the</strong> ski patrol?’”<br />
Thus began <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol, <strong>the</strong> first ski patrol<br />
organization in <strong>the</strong> nation and <strong>the</strong> example on which <strong>the</strong><br />
National Ski Patrol System was developed. Since those<br />
early days <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol has evolved into an elite,<br />
highly trained organization providing first aid and search<br />
and rescue service to ski areas and backcountry trails on Mt.<br />
Hood. You will see Mt. Hood ski patrollers on <strong>the</strong> mountain<br />
in many capacities – Hill patrollers running rescue sleds,<br />
Associate patrollers caring for patients in <strong>the</strong> first aid rooms,<br />
Nordic patrollers on <strong>the</strong> cross-country trails, Mountain Hosts<br />
greeting and assisting guests and even as Bike patrollers<br />
in <strong>the</strong> summer. Over its 72 <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> existence, <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge has remained a significant part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> patrol’s culture<br />
and history.<br />
Prior to <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Magic Mile chairlift (and for <strong>year</strong>s<br />
afterward) skiers injured on <strong>the</strong> trails below <strong>Timberline</strong> were<br />
hauled down <strong>the</strong> trails to Government Camp. Originally <strong>the</strong><br />
parking at <strong>Timberline</strong> consisted <strong>of</strong> a small area directly in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge. So most skiers left <strong>the</strong>ir cars in<br />
Government Camp and rode <strong>the</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> bus up to <strong>the</strong><br />
lodge. Patrollers ei<strong>the</strong>r rode <strong>the</strong> bus or <strong>the</strong> Forest Service<br />
truck called “<strong>the</strong> crummy”. At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day,<br />
patrollers would sweep <strong>the</strong> trails from <strong>Timberline</strong> to<br />
Government Camp looking for lost or injured skiers. The<br />
skiers left before dusk but <strong>the</strong> patrollers were required to<br />
wait until after dark so most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> skiers would have time to<br />
get down <strong>the</strong> trails. That was a different era, so <strong>the</strong> Blue Ox<br />
Bar was considered a good place to wait until sweep. Tired<br />
skiers made for accidents so <strong>the</strong> teams <strong>of</strong> sweeping<br />
patrollers, wearing head lamps for light, would head out<br />
with rescue sleds ready for <strong>the</strong> inevitable. Sometimes <strong>the</strong>y<br />
would have to load two or even three people in a single<br />
sled. Some were injured and some were <strong>the</strong> unfortunate<br />
friends <strong>of</strong> more experienced skiers who had assured <strong>the</strong><br />
beginners that <strong>the</strong>y could glide down <strong>the</strong> trails with ease.<br />
The trails were not groomed so <strong>the</strong> skiing was<br />
challenging and hazards abounded. It was<br />
common to hear shouts <strong>of</strong> “Fill up your<br />
tub!”, which meant to not<br />
leave a hole in <strong>the</strong> snow<br />
after taking a fall.<br />
Hill Patroller,<br />
Associate<br />
Patroller and<br />
Mountain Host
Roll Call - April 1, 1941<br />
On November 26, 1939, <strong>the</strong><br />
Magic Mile chair lift was opened.<br />
Stretching a mile above <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge, it was <strong>the</strong> longest lift in<br />
<strong>the</strong> country. For <strong>the</strong> ski patrol, it<br />
meant skiers could be brought<br />
into <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge for care.<br />
The Patrol Room was in what<br />
is now used as a guest ski locker<br />
located to <strong>the</strong> right <strong>of</strong> where <strong>the</strong><br />
museum area is currently located. Injured skiers were<br />
carried in past <strong>the</strong> fireplace where skiers crowded around<br />
to warm up. Buzz Bowman, (a patroller since 1946, a past<br />
president and patrol chief who still patrols at <strong>Timberline</strong> and<br />
for whom <strong>the</strong> run Buzz Cut is named) recalls <strong>the</strong> 1940s and<br />
1950s. He said that <strong>the</strong> patrollers always left <strong>the</strong>ir patient at<br />
<strong>the</strong> bottom <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lodge steps and brought <strong>the</strong>ir skis in first.<br />
Skis were expensive, $10 a pair, and patrollers did not want<br />
<strong>the</strong>m stolen. Buzz actually painted his white, wooden, army<br />
surplus skis an ugly robin’s egg blue just to make <strong>the</strong>m less<br />
desirable. Putting aside <strong>the</strong>ir skis, <strong>the</strong> patrollers retrieved an<br />
army surplus stretcher from <strong>the</strong> first aid room, moved <strong>the</strong><br />
patient from <strong>the</strong> rescue sled to <strong>the</strong> stretcher and two patrollers<br />
carried <strong>the</strong> patient up <strong>the</strong> cement stairs, which were <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
snow covered and slippery, through <strong>the</strong> main door. On busy<br />
days <strong>the</strong>y <strong>of</strong>ten had to send a patroller ahead to blow a<br />
whistle to clear <strong>the</strong> way through <strong>the</strong> crowded fireplace area.<br />
By <strong>the</strong> late 1960s, John Wilberding (a past patrol chief and<br />
patroller since 1967) remembers <strong>the</strong> area as <strong>the</strong> Grand<br />
Central Station <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lodge. There was a concession stand<br />
behind <strong>the</strong> fireplace to <strong>the</strong> right, <strong>the</strong> main cafeteria was<br />
located where <strong>the</strong> Barlow Room is today and <strong>the</strong>re was<br />
general chaos and mayhem throughout <strong>the</strong> main floor lobby.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> crowd <strong>of</strong> skiers and <strong>the</strong>ir gear, at times it was like<br />
salmon swimming up stream just to get through <strong>the</strong> crush<br />
with a patient. The First Aid Room was about <strong>the</strong> size <strong>of</strong> one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> smaller hotel rooms with space for only two or three<br />
beds. One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> beds was a bunk bed. At times it got busy<br />
enough that <strong>the</strong>y had to lift patients up into <strong>the</strong> upper bunk.<br />
Many a patroller met <strong>the</strong>ir spouses on <strong>the</strong> slopes or around<br />
that crowded fireplace. But that is ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Timberline</strong> story.<br />
In 1981, <strong>the</strong> new day lodge was opened and <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood<br />
Ski Patrol moved out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> old lodge and into a larger, more<br />
accessible space in <strong>the</strong> Wy’east Day<br />
Lodge. It was a good move, but a<br />
sad one. <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge had been<br />
home to <strong>the</strong> patrol for 42 <strong>year</strong>s. Just<br />
as <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge has supported<br />
<strong>the</strong> ski patrol for all <strong>the</strong>se <strong>year</strong>s, so<br />
has <strong>the</strong> ski patrol supported<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong>. Our beginnings are<br />
intertwined. We will both grow and<br />
change with <strong>the</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> future<br />
generations, but our roots are still<br />
with each o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Although <strong>the</strong> medical<br />
training is now more<br />
sophisticated, rescues <strong>the</strong>n<br />
and now look a lot alike.<br />
Crossed skies means “skier<br />
(or snowboarder) hurt, call<br />
<strong>the</strong> ski patrol”.<br />
Editor’s Note: The all-<strong>volunteer</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol is<br />
a 501(c)3 organization, self-funded by its membership,<br />
fund-raisers and donations. The 300 members respond to<br />
over 1,000 calls for help each <strong>year</strong> at <strong>the</strong> busiest areas on<br />
Mt. Hood. Of <strong>the</strong>se, about 50% are emergencies requiring<br />
high-level first aid or rescue skills. The patrol services five<br />
first aid rooms on Mt. Hood, provides <strong>the</strong> sleds, radios and<br />
first aid equipment (basic to advanced) for most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ski<br />
areas and <strong>the</strong> Nordic trails as well as supporting search and<br />
rescue activities in <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood area. Every <strong>year</strong>, <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
<strong>the</strong> first responders to too many motor vehicle accidents on<br />
Mt. Hood’s busy highways.<br />
For more information about <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Ski Patrol, how<br />
to become a patroller or how to support <strong>the</strong>ir work with a<br />
tax-deductible contribution, visit <strong>the</strong>ir website at<br />
www.mthoodskipatrol.org .<br />
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Mountain High 2009 Features<br />
Native Son Tom Hardy<br />
On a warm spring day, fellow <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> board<br />
member Sharon Linder, <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge Curator Linny<br />
Adamson and I visited <strong>the</strong> cavernous Swan Island<br />
warehouse that has been <strong>the</strong> studio <strong>of</strong> Tom Hardy, sculptor,<br />
painter and printmaker, for most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> past decade.<br />
His commissions grace numerous public buildings, are<br />
owned by museums, and appear in private collections<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in<br />
Washington, DC to homes<br />
and businesses in <strong>the</strong> Pacific<br />
Northwest. The spare walls<br />
<strong>of</strong> his space are hung with<br />
framed watercolors and<br />
prints. Tall cabinets house<br />
stacks <strong>of</strong> unframed black<br />
and white studio drawings.<br />
In a corner furnished with<br />
comfortable s<strong>of</strong>as, bookcases<br />
double as wall dividers and<br />
<strong>the</strong> walls are decorated<br />
with work by some <strong>of</strong> his<br />
favorite artists. Shelves and<br />
low tables groan with his<br />
extensive book collection.<br />
Small sculptures, mementos,<br />
postcards and photos leaned<br />
between clusters <strong>of</strong><br />
interesting bones and<br />
polished rocks.<br />
Linny Adamson, Anita Walters and Sharon Lindner<br />
visited Tom Hardy at his studio.<br />
Shafts <strong>of</strong> sunlight glinted on a dramatic ten foot stainless<br />
steel work, “SAILING”, which appeared impatient to be<br />
outdoors. It will be wonderful to see this and Tom’s six<br />
foot rendering <strong>of</strong> “OLD GROWTH” executed in brass and<br />
bronze against <strong>the</strong> backdrop <strong>of</strong> Mt. Hood. These and a<br />
dozen o<strong>the</strong>r metal sculptures will be displayed during <strong>the</strong><br />
Mountain High celebration, “A Hardy Welcome”, at<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge from September 23 through October<br />
18. Tom helped us select a dozen sculptures in brass and<br />
bronze, and some <strong>of</strong> his most recent dramatic works in<br />
stainless steel. All <strong>of</strong> his work that will be displayed is<br />
also for sale.<br />
About a quarter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> building houses large pieces <strong>of</strong><br />
equipment, vise grips, sledges, tongs and o<strong>the</strong>r hand tools.<br />
Forges, welding torches, heavy tables, sheets and rods <strong>of</strong> raw<br />
metal indicate Tom’s current work area. Silvery filings from<br />
a recent stainless steel project swirl on <strong>the</strong> floor. Near <strong>the</strong><br />
back <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> space a large table is loaded with one <strong>of</strong> Tom’s<br />
latest interests: tumbling <strong>the</strong> beauty out <strong>of</strong> rocks that he has<br />
collected, mostly from Deschutes County. A motor hummed<br />
as it turned <strong>the</strong> canister with <strong>the</strong> latest batch <strong>of</strong> nature’s<br />
gems. In our discussion, he said that Oregon rocks, trees,<br />
people and places have inspired much <strong>of</strong> his work that now<br />
spans six decades.<br />
Tom is a true native Oregonian, an only child, born in<br />
Redmond on November 30, 1921 to parents who met and<br />
married after coming to eastern Oregon from <strong>the</strong> Midwest to<br />
visit family members. At <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> six, Tom moved with his<br />
family to Springfield, where he attended grade school, <strong>the</strong>n<br />
to Medford for his first two <strong>year</strong>s <strong>of</strong> high school. The<br />
family <strong>the</strong>n moved to Corvallis where he graduated from<br />
high school, and attended <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Oregon for two<br />
<strong>year</strong>s where he majored in fine art. He transferred to<br />
Oregon State and graduated in 1942. With <strong>the</strong> outbreak <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Second World War, Tom enlisted in <strong>the</strong> Air Force. He<br />
served as one <strong>of</strong> three white <strong>of</strong>ficers to an all African<br />
American unit in Hawaii and Guam until 1945. Upon<br />
returning from military service, Tom<br />
graduated from Oregon State and<br />
continued <strong>the</strong>re in graduate school,<br />
obtaining his Master’s Degree in Direct<br />
Metal Sculpture and Lithography in 1952.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> following decades, Tom taught in <strong>the</strong><br />
art departments <strong>of</strong> universities in Oregon,<br />
California, Wyoming, Louisiana and British<br />
Columbia. Artists and graduate students<br />
flocked to his summer seminars at PSU’s<br />
Haystack Program, Menucha, <strong>the</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Oregon and <strong>the</strong> Oregon Arts<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> Klamath Falls, as well as at <strong>the</strong><br />
Artist in Residency Program at Reed<br />
College. He enjoyed those experiences<br />
immensely, and says that from time to<br />
time he hears from or reads about former<br />
students who have gone on to become<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional sculptors and printmakers. His<br />
one-man exhibitions have been seen in<br />
many cities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho,<br />
California and South Carolina. Major exhibitions range from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Museum in New York City to <strong>the</strong> Museum<br />
<strong>of</strong> Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro.<br />
This gifted man has received numerous honors including<br />
a 1954 feature story in Life Magazine, a 1998 Architectural<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> Oregon Honored Citizen <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Year award<br />
and, in 2001, a prestigious citation from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong><br />
Oregon as one <strong>of</strong> its one hundred twenty-five most<br />
influential alumni.<br />
Tom’s energetic brass sculpture, “THE RAVENS”, was<br />
generously donated to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> and can be<br />
seen soaring in its permanent home in <strong>the</strong> new wing in <strong>the</strong><br />
upper level <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Raven’s Nest at <strong>the</strong> Lodge. In addition to<br />
<strong>the</strong> outdoor metal pieces, Tom will be providing a selection<br />
<strong>of</strong> framed 22” by 30” works <strong>of</strong> spray enamel on paper and<br />
etchings on copper for display and sale during Mountain<br />
High. Tom plans to join in <strong>the</strong> celebration with guests and<br />
FOT members at <strong>the</strong> Annual Dinner and Auction on<br />
October 3.<br />
—Anita Walters<br />
FOT Board Member
Ano<strong>the</strong>r Oregon Treasure—<br />
<strong>the</strong> Oregon Cultural Trust<br />
Oregon is unique among <strong>the</strong> states as <strong>the</strong> only<br />
one which has a process where individuals or<br />
businesses can donate to a charitable<br />
organization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir choosing, make a<br />
matching donation to <strong>the</strong> Oregon Cultural Trust,<br />
and receive a state tax CREDIT (not a deduction!)<br />
for <strong>the</strong> contribution. That happens because a few<br />
farsighted people and groups in 2001 persuaded<br />
<strong>the</strong> Oregon Legislature to enact a bill creating<br />
<strong>the</strong> tax credit and providing <strong>the</strong> initial funding for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Cultural Trust. The goal was to preserve and<br />
streng<strong>the</strong>n culture for all Oregonians.<br />
Additional funds flowed in from direct<br />
contributions to <strong>the</strong> Cultural Trust, revenue from<br />
sale <strong>of</strong> state owned surplus assets, and sale <strong>of</strong><br />
“cultural” license plates (a source that has now<br />
been eliminated this legislative session in an<br />
effort toward budget balancing).<br />
The funds are directed toward preserving and<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>ring Oregon’s arts, humanities and heritage,<br />
and are administered through grants to local<br />
communities, tribal units and cultural<br />
organizations and non-pr<strong>of</strong>its. Last <strong>year</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Cultural Trust distributed approximately $1.5<br />
million in grants and <strong>the</strong> endowment, fortunately<br />
not invested in <strong>the</strong> stock market, grew to<br />
approximately $12.5 million by <strong>the</strong> beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> this <strong>year</strong>. <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> was privileged<br />
to be <strong>the</strong> recipient <strong>of</strong> a grant toward <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />
Entrance project.<br />
How does <strong>the</strong> process work, you ask? Simple.<br />
First, make a donation to one or more <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong><br />
over 1200 qualifying Oregon cultural nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
organizations – may we suggest you consider<br />
your friends at <strong>Friends</strong>. Second, add up your<br />
qualifying donations during <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong> and by<br />
December 31 make a matching contribution to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Oregon Cultural Trust. Donations to <strong>the</strong><br />
Cultural Trust generate a dollar for dollar tax<br />
credit up to <strong>the</strong> limits ($500 for individuals,<br />
$1000 for couples filing jointly, and $2500 for<br />
Oregon corporations). Finally, when it comes<br />
time to do your taxes, claim your qualifying<br />
tax credit on your Oregon tax return, and give<br />
yourself a big pat on <strong>the</strong> back for having had <strong>the</strong><br />
insight and good grace to join <strong>the</strong> many o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Oregonians who have made a personal<br />
commitment toward preserving and advancing<br />
our cultural heritage.<br />
Chef Leif Eric Benson in his <strong>Timberline</strong> kitchen with<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Grimsley, Damien Christian and James Healy.<br />
A Recipe from <strong>Timberline</strong>’s<br />
Award-Winning Executive Chef<br />
Leif Benson, chef extraordinaire at <strong>the</strong> Lodge, shares <strong>the</strong><br />
following delectable appetizer suggestion:<br />
Fresh Diver Scallops and Oregon Strawberry Ceviche<br />
with Oregon Strawberry Vinaigrette and Oil.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> basil oil, puree in a blender until smooth:<br />
One-half cup olive oil.<br />
One-half cup fresh basil leaves.<br />
One-half cup spinach leaves.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> scallops ceviche, combine and reserve and chill<br />
for at least an hour <strong>the</strong> following:<br />
Eight ounces fresh scallops, trimmed and diced.<br />
Four ounces Oregon strawberries, washed and sliced.<br />
Three tablespoons <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> basil oil.<br />
Juice <strong>of</strong> one lime.<br />
One tablespoon minced chives.<br />
Salt as needed.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> Oregon strawberry vinaigrette,<br />
puree in a blender until smooth:<br />
Three egg yolks.<br />
Two tablespoons Dijon or stone ground mustard.<br />
Juice <strong>of</strong> one-half lime.<br />
Three tablespoons water.<br />
Two tablespoons red wine vinegar.<br />
To that mixture, slowly add<br />
one-third cup <strong>of</strong> olive oil until<br />
combined and smooth. Add<br />
two cups <strong>of</strong> fresh ripe Oregon<br />
strawberries and salt and pepper<br />
to taste, and blend until smooth.<br />
Serve <strong>the</strong> chilled ceviche with<br />
<strong>the</strong> basil oil and vinaigrette on<br />
<strong>the</strong> side, as needed. You also<br />
may want to add micro greens<br />
and crostini if desired.<br />
This recipe makes four to<br />
six appetizers.<br />
17
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Madalaine Bohl<br />
This co-president <strong>of</strong> Clackamas County<br />
Heritage Council and longtime director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Milwaukie Museum passed away May 17th.<br />
Madalaine completed her last <strong>of</strong> many annual<br />
books, titled “Odds and Ends <strong>of</strong> Milwaukie”<br />
just a few days before her death. She was<br />
honored with <strong>the</strong> Outstanding Achievement<br />
Award by <strong>the</strong> Clackamas County Heritage<br />
Council on May 12, 2009 for her many hours<br />
<strong>of</strong> dedicated service to <strong>the</strong> Milwaukie<br />
Museum and <strong>the</strong> heritage organizations <strong>of</strong><br />
Clackamas County.<br />
Elizabeth “Betty” Caldwell<br />
Betty died at age 83 on May 30, 2009. Betty<br />
and her husband Jack have been supporters<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> for many <strong>year</strong>s. Betty<br />
was on <strong>the</strong> board <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Clackamas County<br />
Historical Society and was chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
collections committee at <strong>the</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Oregon Territory. She <strong>volunteer</strong>ed for <strong>year</strong>s,<br />
organizing <strong>the</strong> museum’s photography<br />
collection. Betty was also a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Mazamas and climbed South Sister, Eagle<br />
Cap and Mt. Fuji in Japan.<br />
Tom Crawford<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> we will miss...<br />
Tom died April 6, 2009 after a four <strong>year</strong> battle<br />
with cancer. Tom was <strong>the</strong> owner <strong>of</strong> Pioneer<br />
Waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing Company in Portland and was<br />
a very special friend <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
Tom’s company worked on <strong>the</strong> preservation<br />
and waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge head house<br />
chimney, as well as preservation work on <strong>the</strong><br />
Vista House, Pittock Mansion, and Pioneer<br />
Courthouse to name a few.<br />
Tom, his family and business have strong<br />
commitments to community service and<br />
every <strong>year</strong> Pioneer employees and suppliers<br />
joined toge<strong>the</strong>r to raise money to purchase<br />
new bikes for underprivileged children.<br />
Since <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> program five<br />
<strong>year</strong>s ago, Pioneer gave a 100% match for<br />
all money raised and employees <strong>volunteer</strong>ed<br />
time to assemble all 1300 bikes and deliver<br />
to Oregon City Fire District #1 for distribution<br />
throughout Clackamas County via Operation<br />
Santa Claus. Helmets for each bike were also<br />
donated by Pioneer and Trauma Nurses Talk<br />
Tough. Tom also led his company to a long<br />
partnership with <strong>the</strong> Oregon Food Bank. The<br />
company headquarters is <strong>the</strong> staging area<br />
and <strong>the</strong> employees assist with <strong>the</strong> delivery <strong>of</strong><br />
Thanksgiving meals each <strong>year</strong>.<br />
Dolores L. Ford<br />
Dolores died on March 21, 2009. She was <strong>the</strong><br />
daughter <strong>of</strong> OB Dawson, <strong>the</strong> original WPA<br />
blacksmith who created much <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ironwork<br />
at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge. She truly helped us all<br />
appreciate her fa<strong>the</strong>r’s dedication to his craft<br />
and his extreme and masterful blacksmithing<br />
talent. His <strong>Timberline</strong> Legacy will withstand<br />
<strong>the</strong> tests <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
Lucille Torrison Haynes<br />
Lucille (Lucy) Haynes, 97, passed away at<br />
her longtime Government Camp home on<br />
November 11, 2008. A lifelong active skier<br />
and hiker—well into her 80s—she traveled<br />
all over <strong>the</strong> world. But her first love was<br />
always Mt. Hood, especially <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge. In <strong>the</strong> 1930s she helped with <strong>the</strong><br />
building <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lodge and also helped with<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> Government Camp’s Cascade<br />
Ski Club lodge in <strong>the</strong> late 1940s.<br />
She was an Oregon Winter Sports Association<br />
Princess in 1941, member <strong>of</strong> Associated<br />
Women Skiers (throughout 1940-50), Cascade<br />
Ski Club, <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Pacific<br />
Northwest ski group “Over <strong>the</strong> Hill Gang”.<br />
She married Bruce Lewellen Haynes in 1951.<br />
He was killed in <strong>the</strong> Korean War. Her only<br />
child, Bruce was born in 1952. In 1963 <strong>the</strong>y<br />
moved to Government Camp where Lucy<br />
became manager and caretaker <strong>of</strong> Cascade<br />
Ski Club. For several <strong>year</strong>s prior, she had<br />
served as <strong>the</strong> club’s <strong>volunteer</strong> membership<br />
secretary. At Cascade, she became “Mom” to<br />
many who came <strong>the</strong>re to stay. She loved <strong>the</strong><br />
late night conversations and opportunity to<br />
provide worldly advice.<br />
Soon after her arrival in Government Camp,<br />
Lucy also took on <strong>the</strong> duties <strong>of</strong> secretary for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Government Camp Sanitary District. In<br />
1969, she left Cascade Ski Club and started<br />
LH Rentals at Golden Poles Condominiums,<br />
where she was <strong>the</strong> onsite manager. She<br />
continued as secretary for <strong>the</strong> sanitary district<br />
until 1998 when she retired at age 87. During<br />
her many decades with <strong>the</strong> district, it passed<br />
every independent audit with commendation.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> late 1970s, Lucy fought and won her<br />
battle with breast cancer.<br />
Almost every <strong>year</strong> from <strong>the</strong> 1930s to 2000<br />
she traveled with friends, and later with her<br />
son, to various points around <strong>the</strong> globe. She<br />
heli-hiked in Canada, van camped across <strong>the</strong><br />
southwest United States, white water rafted in<br />
Arizona, parasailed in Mexico and enjoyed<br />
ocean cruises all over <strong>the</strong> world. If it was fun,<br />
Lucy was ready.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> all, Lucy loved to dance. She was<br />
notorious at Charlie’s for wearing out<br />
everyone—always younger than she—out on<br />
<strong>the</strong> dance floor.<br />
She is survived by her son Bruce <strong>of</strong> Welches<br />
and her many friends around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Manuel Izquierdo<br />
Born in Spain in 1925, Manuel Izquierdo<br />
died in Portland on July 17, 2009. He was a<br />
sculptor and print maker who was influential<br />
for decades. In clay, he sculpted <strong>the</strong> Rachael<br />
Griffin Bust in our MHCCM, before it was cast<br />
into bronze for <strong>the</strong> opening ceremonies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Museum and Interpretive area in <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge. Director emeritus from <strong>the</strong> Portland Art<br />
Museum Dr. Francis Newton sponsored this<br />
wonderful sculpture in 1984 which is still at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Lodge today.<br />
Marian Wood Kolisch<br />
Marian died on Nov. 24, 2008 at <strong>the</strong> age<br />
<strong>of</strong> 88. She is known to us as C.E.S. Wood’s<br />
granddaughter and inherited her creative<br />
nature from him. Her life was filled with <strong>the</strong><br />
arts. She served on <strong>the</strong> boards <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Museum<br />
Photography Council, Northwest Film Study<br />
Center, High Desert Museum, Pacific NW<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Art, <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kennedy Center<br />
and was a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Oregon Cultural<br />
Heritage Commission. She was also a<br />
talented photographer. When she was 52 she<br />
applied for a workshop with Ansel Adams.<br />
She was accepted and <strong>the</strong>y became lifelong<br />
friends. Marian worked mostly in black and<br />
white and had a particular talent for<br />
portraiture. Her work was displayed at <strong>the</strong><br />
Portland Art Museum in a one-person show <strong>of</strong><br />
portraits <strong>of</strong> Oregonians in <strong>the</strong> arts and in <strong>the</strong><br />
Governor’s Ceremonial Office in Salem. In<br />
2004 she published a book <strong>of</strong> her portraits.<br />
Lucy and Bruce<br />
enjoyed <strong>the</strong> FOT<br />
Annual Dinner<br />
and Auction on<br />
October 4, 2008.
Douglas Lynch<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> lost one <strong>of</strong> its closest<br />
friends when Douglas Lynch died on April 17<br />
at 96. He shared his memories <strong>of</strong> creating <strong>the</strong><br />
Barlow Room murals and recreated <strong>the</strong><br />
atmosphere <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Depression in a detailed<br />
oral history. In recent <strong>year</strong>s, he became a<br />
spokesman for <strong>the</strong> original artists <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge, and we will deeply miss his voice.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> 1930s, Lynch was a free-lance graphic<br />
artist and window display designer for<br />
Portland’s department stores. Lynch and his<br />
co-worker, John Blew, created a series <strong>of</strong><br />
windows displaying men’s wear that featured<br />
cream-colored linoleum painted with oil paint<br />
glazes. The creative designs inspired Margery<br />
H<strong>of</strong>fman Smith, interior designer <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge, to hire Lynch to design and execute<br />
a series <strong>of</strong> murals for <strong>the</strong> Ski Grille at<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> “Calendar <strong>of</strong> Mountain Sports,” Lynch<br />
captured <strong>the</strong> joy and passion <strong>of</strong> 1930s<br />
outdoor enthusiasts in <strong>the</strong> lively depictions<br />
<strong>of</strong> campers, hikers, sketchers, skiers,<br />
square-dancers and fly-fishermen on twelve<br />
carved linoleum panels. The panels cover<br />
400 square feet and include 16 major figures<br />
and 14 minor ones whose outlines have been<br />
carved into <strong>the</strong> linoleum and colored with<br />
successive layers <strong>of</strong> oil glazes. The panels<br />
were carved in over a <strong>year</strong> in 1938. The next<br />
<strong>year</strong>, Lynch painted two arches over doors in<br />
<strong>the</strong> room with whimsical folk motifs.<br />
Three panels at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> room were<br />
removed when <strong>the</strong> cafeteria was remodeled<br />
<strong>year</strong>s ago. They were stored in <strong>the</strong> attic,<br />
buried under mattresses and forgotten. When<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were discovered, <strong>the</strong> panels were<br />
restored and finished with white shellac<br />
ra<strong>the</strong>r than colored in vivid colors. The Ski<br />
Grille was closed and remodeled into a<br />
multimedia room called <strong>the</strong> Barlow Room.<br />
The “Calendar <strong>of</strong> Mountain Sports” remains<br />
Lynch’s most visible public art.<br />
His contribution to <strong>the</strong> practice <strong>of</strong> graphic art<br />
in <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Portland is less widely known,<br />
but no less important. Lynch became<br />
well-known for his beautiful designs. His<br />
contribution to <strong>the</strong> community was<br />
recognized in a commendation from <strong>the</strong> City<br />
<strong>of</strong> Portland for providing “aes<strong>the</strong>tic guidance<br />
to <strong>the</strong> artists and designers <strong>of</strong> this community.”<br />
Dr. Edward N. McLean<br />
We all were greatly saddened to learn <strong>of</strong><br />
Dr McLean’s death on July 4, 2009, at age<br />
85. He died from injuries caused by a fall<br />
while picking cherries. Dr. McLean and his<br />
wife June were always big supporters <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> and usually <strong>the</strong> first to<br />
make reservations for <strong>the</strong> annual dinner.<br />
Our deepest sympathy to June and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
family. His broad smile and kindness will<br />
be missed by all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
Charles Henry<br />
“Jack” McGirr Jr.<br />
Jack died at age 93 on Oct 9, 2008. He was<br />
an avid outdoorsman and traveler and had a<br />
very active <strong>volunteer</strong> schedule. Jack served<br />
on <strong>the</strong> board <strong>of</strong> directors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Oregon<br />
Symphony, Rose Festival Association, Oregon<br />
City and Beaverton Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
and President <strong>of</strong> both <strong>the</strong> Oregon City and<br />
Portland Kiwanis Clubs. Jack was also a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> Mazamas earning <strong>the</strong> coveted 16<br />
major NW peak award and made 35 summits<br />
climbing NW Mountains. Jack and his family<br />
all learned to ski at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge and are<br />
frequent visitors and special friends to us.<br />
Elizabeth Bewley Robinson<br />
Elizabeth (Beth) Robinson passed away<br />
peacefully at home with her family at her<br />
side just one week before her 89th birthday.<br />
Beth was a life-long Portland resident and<br />
a descendant <strong>of</strong> an early pioneering family.<br />
Beth worked for nearly 45 <strong>year</strong>s at Ackroyd<br />
Photography managing <strong>the</strong> administrative<br />
side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> business. As she freely<br />
admitted, she didn’t like to be on ei<strong>the</strong>r side<br />
<strong>of</strong> a camera. Beth made many friends,<br />
welcomed <strong>the</strong>m for special luncheons at<br />
<strong>the</strong> studio, and enjoyed countless memorable<br />
events during her <strong>year</strong>s working for Hugh<br />
Ackroyd. She retired in 2008.<br />
Al Staehli<br />
1929-2009<br />
A graduate <strong>of</strong> Lincoln High School in<br />
Portland, Staehli received a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
degree in architecture from <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong><br />
Oregon and a Master’s degree in history<br />
from Portland State. In 1991, he was<br />
commissioned by Archaeological<br />
Investigations Northwest to evaluate <strong>the</strong><br />
effects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n proposed Magic Mile<br />
chairlift replacement at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Ski<br />
Area. His report was a thorough<br />
examination <strong>of</strong> not only <strong>the</strong> potential direct<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project but also <strong>the</strong> indirect<br />
impacts to <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, Silcox Hut,<br />
and associated historic properties. recommended<br />
changes to <strong>the</strong> design and<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project, and made<br />
suggestions regarding <strong>the</strong> preservation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge and its environs. His<br />
insight laid <strong>the</strong> groundwork for, and was in<br />
part <strong>the</strong> impetus to prepare, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge Historic Building Preservation Plan<br />
which is in use today. To honor his many<br />
contributions as a historic preservation<br />
architect, Staehli was inducted into <strong>the</strong><br />
prestigious American Institute <strong>of</strong> Architects’<br />
(AIA) College <strong>of</strong> Fellows in 1992.<br />
Terry Toedtemeier<br />
1947-2008<br />
Curator <strong>of</strong> Photography at <strong>the</strong> Portland Art<br />
Museum for more than 20 <strong>year</strong>s, Terry shared<br />
his passion for photography with visitors to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Portland Art Museum. As <strong>the</strong> Museum’s<br />
first curator <strong>of</strong> photography, he assembled a<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> more than 5,000 images which<br />
chronicles <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> photography. Prior<br />
to joining <strong>the</strong> Museum, Terry was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
founding artists <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blue Sky Gallery in<br />
1975 and served as its co-director. In 1980 he<br />
became an Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Art and History<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Pacific Northwest College <strong>of</strong> Art.<br />
Terry’s passion for photography was based on<br />
his long history as an accomplished photographer.<br />
His work is included in <strong>the</strong> collections<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> National Museum <strong>of</strong> American Art, <strong>the</strong><br />
San Francisco Museum <strong>of</strong> Modern Art, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts Houston, among<br />
many o<strong>the</strong>rs. Terry always have a very close<br />
relationship with FOT and <strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
Kayla Rhiannon Wiederhold<br />
1983-2009<br />
Kayla loved her job at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
And she was good at it, so good in fact that<br />
after just a couple <strong>of</strong> <strong>year</strong>s she was promoted<br />
to supervisor at <strong>the</strong> guest registration desk.<br />
Kayla always had a smile for everyone and<br />
a beautiful speaking voice. Hers is <strong>the</strong> voice<br />
everyone hears when calling <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
for information. The <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
have truly lost a friend at <strong>Timberline</strong>.<br />
Kayla Rhiannon Shultz was born on April 9,<br />
1983. She married Sean Wiederhold on<br />
August 19, 2006. Kayla loved animals (especially<br />
snakes, according to her mo<strong>the</strong>r!) and <strong>the</strong><br />
outdoors. She enjoyed snowboarding and<br />
quadding with Sean and <strong>the</strong>y <strong>of</strong>ten took hikes<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r, went fishing and cross-country skiing.<br />
In May <strong>of</strong> this <strong>year</strong>, Kayla was diagnosed<br />
with a very rare type <strong>of</strong> cancer,<br />
Cholangiocarcinoma. The cancer is not only<br />
rare but almost unheard <strong>of</strong> in someone just<br />
26 <strong>year</strong>s old. She underwent several stays at<br />
OHSU and chemo treatments, but lost her<br />
battle with <strong>the</strong> disease on June 28, 2009, just<br />
six weeks after diagnosis.<br />
We will miss her sweet smile, her always<br />
willingness to help, her infectious laughter<br />
and her love.<br />
19
20<br />
FOT Board Meeting Highlights<br />
During <strong>the</strong> period September 2008 through<br />
May 2009, <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> met on eight occasions and<br />
Committees <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board, particularly <strong>the</strong><br />
Special Projects/Winter Entrance Committee,<br />
met frequently throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>. The focus <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Board during this past <strong>year</strong> has been<br />
predominately on raising funds to support <strong>the</strong><br />
construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new Winter Entrance, a<br />
project that was initiated in 2004 with a design<br />
competition and will be complete by <strong>the</strong><br />
winter season 2009-2010. Issues relating to <strong>the</strong><br />
construction <strong>of</strong> this major project and related<br />
financing were reviewed at each meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Board and <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance Committee.<br />
These efforts resulted in raising substantial funds<br />
between October 2008 and June 1, 2009.<br />
September 2008 Paul Brennan was introduced<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Board as a nominee for director, to be<br />
elected at <strong>the</strong> Annual Meeting in October. Jeff<br />
Jaqua, recently retired archaeologist with <strong>the</strong><br />
USFS, was also recommended as a nominee<br />
for director. The Winter Entrance committee<br />
reported that demolition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> front steps <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge had started on September 4<br />
and <strong>the</strong> steps had been completely removed.<br />
Stabilization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> foundation and construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new steps was expected to start September<br />
17. Planning continued for <strong>the</strong> annual meeting,<br />
dinner and auction. Linny Adamson reported<br />
that <strong>the</strong> Roosevelt chair, recently on loan to <strong>the</strong><br />
Oregon Historical Society, had been returned to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Lodge.<br />
FOT Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Officers<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> – President<br />
Dick Spies – Vice President<br />
Lenore Martin – Secretary<br />
Paul Brennan – Treasurer<br />
Honorary Board Members<br />
R.L.K. and Company<br />
Linny Adamson - Curator<br />
Jeff Kohnstamm - Area Operator<br />
U.S. Forest Service<br />
Christy Covington<br />
Staff<br />
Randi Jain Black<br />
Office Manager<br />
Annual Membership Meeting October 4, 2008.<br />
Directors elected to <strong>the</strong> board for three <strong>year</strong><br />
terms ending in October 2011: Paul Brennan,<br />
Mike Gentry, Jeff Jaqua, Sharon Lindner and<br />
Dick Spies.<br />
October 2008 Officers were elected: President:<br />
<strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong>, Vice President: Dick Spies,<br />
Secretary: Lenore Martin and Treasurer: Paul<br />
Brennan. Chairpersons <strong>of</strong> each committee were<br />
assigned and one new committee was formed:<br />
History and Archives. The results <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2008<br />
annual meeting and auction were presented to<br />
<strong>the</strong> board. The auction was a financial success,<br />
raising funds for <strong>the</strong> general fund as well as<br />
specific pledges to <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance. Warren<br />
Miller, as guest speaker, was well received and<br />
graciously autographed copies <strong>of</strong> his latest book.<br />
The Winter Entrance Committee reported that<br />
Phase 1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Winter Entrance Project<br />
(construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> steps) had been completed<br />
but that due to a delivery delay on <strong>the</strong> production<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> polycarbonate panels, fur<strong>the</strong>r work<br />
on Phase 2 (fabrication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structure) had<br />
been halted and <strong>the</strong> Quonset Hut would be<br />
used for one last winter.<br />
November 2008 Committee assignments were<br />
made. The Arts and Restoration Committee<br />
reported that <strong>the</strong> Ray Atkeson photos that were<br />
donated to FOT had been framed and would<br />
be hung in <strong>the</strong> Cascade Dining Room Hallway<br />
where <strong>the</strong> Pander drawings had previously hung.<br />
The art had been on loan from Henk Pander and<br />
has been returned to him. Randi Black reported<br />
that current active membership in FOT stood at<br />
147 for 2009. Renewal letters to members would<br />
be sent as an ongoing process.<br />
Board Members<br />
P. Michael Drake<br />
Mike Gentry<br />
Erich H<strong>of</strong>fmann<br />
Jeff Jaqua<br />
Steve Klotz<br />
Sharon Lindner<br />
Fred Mattila<br />
Claris Poppert<br />
Dr. Peter Roberts<br />
Chuck Scott<br />
Mark Waller<br />
Anita Walters<br />
Shirley Wies<br />
January 2009 The FOT Board Retreat and<br />
Planning Meeting, a full day event, was held in<br />
early January. The 2009 operating budget was<br />
approved. President <strong>Joachim</strong> <strong>Grube</strong> was thanked<br />
for all <strong>of</strong> his efforts in <strong>the</strong> fundraising for <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance. Dick Spies presented a report<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Light Up <strong>the</strong> Lodge II project and advised<br />
that with <strong>the</strong> expansion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project to include<br />
potential dimming switches on <strong>the</strong> lights for <strong>the</strong><br />
art collection, costs now were estimated to be<br />
about $100,000. Future projects and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Five Year Plan were discussed by <strong>the</strong><br />
Board. A list <strong>of</strong> potential articles for <strong>the</strong> newsletter<br />
was distributed and assignments were made<br />
for writing <strong>the</strong> articles. Linny Adamson’s Curator’s<br />
Report included <strong>the</strong> announcement that <strong>the</strong><br />
Wilderness Bill was close to being passed and<br />
that a portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> area would be dedicated as<br />
<strong>the</strong> “Richard L. Kohnstamm Wilderness.”<br />
The operating budget included funds for <strong>the</strong><br />
Mountain High Exhibit which is held every o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>year</strong>. The Arts and Restoration Committee would<br />
meet to determine <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me and/or <strong>the</strong> featured<br />
artist for <strong>the</strong> exhibit this <strong>year</strong>, scheduled to be<br />
on display September 23 to October 18 at<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
February 2009 Dr. Peter Roberts, recently<br />
retired physician from Portland, was introduced<br />
to <strong>the</strong> Board and elected to serve a three <strong>year</strong><br />
term. Claris Poppert reported for <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />
Entrance Committee on <strong>the</strong> status <strong>of</strong> fundraising<br />
efforts and reviewed <strong>the</strong> payments due for <strong>the</strong><br />
fabrication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> panels for <strong>the</strong> project. Auction<br />
donor forms were distributed to <strong>the</strong> Board and<br />
<strong>the</strong> members were urged to solicit auction items.<br />
Lenore Martin reported that most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> History and Archives committee had taken a<br />
field trip to <strong>the</strong> archive storage space to familiarize<br />
<strong>the</strong> committee with <strong>the</strong> items stored in <strong>the</strong> archives<br />
and related issues. Lawson Reif, with <strong>the</strong><br />
USFS in Zigzag, agreed to prepare a new exhibit<br />
for <strong>the</strong> glass display cases outside <strong>the</strong><br />
Rachael Griffin Historic Exhibition Center<br />
entitled “150 Years at <strong>Timberline</strong>” which was<br />
targeted for installation by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> February.<br />
March 2009 The Board was advised that Jon<br />
Tullis had agreed to act as auctioneer at <strong>the</strong><br />
Annual Dinner and Auction on October 3 this<br />
<strong>year</strong>. Thank you, Jon! “Save <strong>the</strong> Date” postcards<br />
would be sent out as soon as <strong>the</strong> guest speaker<br />
could be confirmed. Chuck Scott distributed<br />
proposed letters to prospective new members<br />
and asked each board member to solicit five<br />
new members to <strong>the</strong> FOT membership. Members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> board and o<strong>the</strong>rs had prepared a grant<br />
application for <strong>the</strong> IMLS Connecting to<br />
Collections Bookshelf for reference books on<br />
organization and care <strong>of</strong> archives and records.<br />
The grants were to be awarded in June or July.<br />
Christy Covington reported that funding had<br />
been granted for <strong>the</strong> landmark signs on <strong>the</strong><br />
road to <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.
April 2009 Steve Klotz, OPB Manager for<br />
Production Scheduling, was introduced to <strong>the</strong><br />
Board and was elected to serve a three-<strong>year</strong><br />
term. The treasurer’s report included receipt<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Murdock Trust grant funds <strong>of</strong> $125,000<br />
and $50,000 from GT09 funds for <strong>the</strong> Winter<br />
Entrance. The donation box at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
has been rebuilt, thanks to Larry Coleman, a<br />
USFS <strong>volunteer</strong>, and was back in place near <strong>the</strong><br />
USFS Information Desk at <strong>the</strong> Lodge. The Board<br />
was saddened by <strong>the</strong> news <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> death <strong>of</strong><br />
Douglas Lynch, <strong>the</strong> artist who created <strong>the</strong><br />
linoleum panels in <strong>the</strong> Barlow Room. Mr. Lynch<br />
was <strong>the</strong> last living artist who worked at<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge during 1936-1937. He was 96.<br />
The Winter Entrance Committee reported that<br />
production had resumed on <strong>the</strong> panels for <strong>the</strong><br />
Winter Entrance and that <strong>the</strong> arches were<br />
scheduled for completion by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> June.<br />
The location <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> donors’ plaque for this<br />
project would be discussed at an upcoming<br />
meeting. Fund raising for <strong>the</strong> balance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
project financing continued. A grant application<br />
was made to <strong>the</strong> Government Camp Tourist<br />
Action Plan funded by Clackamas County<br />
Tourism Development Council for funds to<br />
reprint “The Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>, a Self-Guided<br />
Tour” brochure but FOT was not successful in<br />
receiving a grant.<br />
May 2009 Mary Vasse, NW Director for <strong>the</strong><br />
National Forest Foundation, was a special guest<br />
at <strong>the</strong> May board meeting to discuss a potential<br />
partnership with FOT on a <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Forest<br />
Project Day in 2009. The board authorized<br />
contributing funds from <strong>the</strong> guest room<br />
donations to help fund a grant application to<br />
revise and reprint “The Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>, a<br />
Self-guided Tour”, a very popular FOT brochure.<br />
The USFS and RLK and Company agreed to also<br />
pledge funds towards this project. A grant<br />
application was being made to <strong>the</strong> Clackamas<br />
Cultural Coalition for grant funds. Erich H.<br />
H<strong>of</strong>fmann, attorney with Bocci & H<strong>of</strong>fmann,<br />
was nominated as a director and was elected<br />
to a term ending at <strong>the</strong> FOT annual meeting in<br />
October 2011. He will join <strong>the</strong> board at its next<br />
meeting. The Board was advised that Phase I<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Condition Survey on <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge<br />
was completed with safety and structural issues<br />
emphasized. The Board authorized purchase <strong>of</strong><br />
sixty four additional Limited Edition Pendleton<br />
blankets to be sold by FOT and in <strong>the</strong> gift shop<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Lodge. Sarah Munro’s new book on <strong>the</strong><br />
history <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge was targeted to be<br />
released in late June, and a book launch event<br />
was being planned at <strong>the</strong> Lodge in late July.<br />
Happy 96th<br />
birthday to<br />
Hugh Ackroyd<br />
from all your<br />
“<strong>Friends</strong>”<br />
at <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
by Linny Adamson<br />
It’s been a delight all <strong>the</strong>se <strong>year</strong>s,<br />
as I recall meeting you when we<br />
started groundbreaking on <strong>the</strong><br />
Wy’East Lodge in 1981. I<br />
remember you saying that<br />
“history is being made every day,<br />
if you only look.” I’ve enjoyed<br />
our moments <strong>of</strong> conversation on<br />
<strong>the</strong> phone after Beth, your secretary <strong>of</strong> 50 <strong>year</strong>s, would connect us, and<br />
especially in person to hear <strong>the</strong> joy and love in your voice for <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge and for R.L. Kohnstamm – “himself.”<br />
With about a 40 <strong>year</strong> age difference between us, I loved to hear you speak<br />
so highly <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> good ol’ days – topics <strong>of</strong> Portland, <strong>the</strong> freezing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Willamette River in <strong>the</strong> 1960s, <strong>the</strong> Vanport flood in <strong>the</strong> 1940s, <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
after President FDR’s christening, aerial photography, your plane rides, <strong>the</strong><br />
big WWII ships and <strong>the</strong> shipyards. Your home <strong>of</strong> long ago, England, and<br />
your family crest. Even your secret stories <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> beautiful topless model<br />
sunba<strong>the</strong>r in a fur coat, basking above <strong>the</strong> Palmer Ski Lift (I guess it’s time<br />
to share that with <strong>the</strong> world!).<br />
The late architect Marge Wintermute and I won’t forget your help in 1984<br />
when we remodeled <strong>the</strong> “climber’s” lounge into <strong>the</strong> new museum area,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Rachel Griffin Historic Exhibition Center, and your sharing your<br />
wonderful black and white photographs with us. I learned from you<br />
“not to Xerox copy prime photographic work, as <strong>the</strong> photographer-artistcraftsman<br />
has legal rights”, even with <strong>the</strong> new digital era upon us.<br />
I loved getting famous American legendary skier Warren Miller to sign a<br />
photograph by Homer Groening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two <strong>of</strong> you for you last <strong>year</strong> – you<br />
both were thrilled. And <strong>the</strong> time we sat at <strong>the</strong> same table at a Mazama<br />
Climbers annual meeting with all <strong>the</strong> Tibetans in town. The hours spent at<br />
your studio, looking at all <strong>the</strong> wonderful photos <strong>of</strong> bygone <strong>year</strong>s.<br />
The countless efforts trying to find funding for FOT collection pieces were<br />
frustrating at times, but everyone’s loss I felt, who didn’t have a close up<br />
look at your tireless, amazing work. Good thing Harold Hutchinson, your<br />
assistant for 32 <strong>year</strong>s, can continue.<br />
I recall chauffeuring you a few times to FOT annual meetings, especially<br />
in 1987 for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge 50th anniversary. We truly had a grand<br />
time! You and “Newt” (Portland Art Museum director) were from <strong>the</strong><br />
same era – how we loved your fabulous bow ties! Such gentlemen, like I’ll<br />
never know again.<br />
So thank you, Hugh, for your love <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mountain, your enthusiastic and<br />
joyous energy, and for always having a listening ear for me. You’ve been a<br />
golden friend.<br />
With love from Mt. Hood,<br />
Linny<br />
21
22<br />
The Arts Cabins<br />
Tucked into <strong>the</strong> forest just above Government Camp and <strong>of</strong>f<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Road is one <strong>of</strong> Mount Hood’s nicest surprises: <strong>the</strong> Arts<br />
Cabins. Located at <strong>the</strong> 3,800 foot level <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mountain, <strong>the</strong> Arts<br />
Cabins are a quick one hour drive from <strong>the</strong> Portland metro area.<br />
I first heard about <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins Project at an FOT board meeting<br />
several <strong>year</strong>s ago when <strong>the</strong> project was still an idea and a dream.<br />
Betsy Valian, local artist and proprietor <strong>of</strong> Valian’s Ski Shop in<br />
Government Camp, board member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mt. Hood Cultural Center<br />
and Museum and now <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins Director, worked with Christy<br />
Covington, <strong>Timberline</strong> Permit Administrator <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> US Forest Service to<br />
obtain special use permits for <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> arts studios for<br />
instructions <strong>of</strong> arts and crafts in two former Forest Service cabins.<br />
The cabins needed major renovation from <strong>the</strong> ground up and over <strong>the</strong><br />
past 5-1/2 <strong>year</strong>s, supported by funds from grants, Government Camp<br />
Marketing Council, foundations and many o<strong>the</strong>rs, <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins have<br />
been up and running since 2006. Until <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins opened, <strong>the</strong>re<br />
was no artist studio space at this level <strong>of</strong> Mount Hood.<br />
So what, are you asking, do <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins <strong>of</strong>fer? A lot! Current<br />
programming includes classes in blacksmithing, glass, painting, jewelry<br />
and fiber arts. There are even classes in herbal arts, Prayer Flags, Sumi<br />
painting and journaling. The project hopes to add photography to <strong>the</strong><br />
list in 2010.<br />
Darryl Nelson, master craftsman who creates most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> reproduction<br />
ironwork at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, is <strong>the</strong> director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> blacksmithing<br />
classes. They are <strong>of</strong>fered this <strong>year</strong> in May, June, August, September and<br />
November. Also during <strong>the</strong> summer, <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins act as host to some<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nation’s best blacksmiths during Blacksmith Week, held in August.<br />
Painting classes and workshops, including oils, watercolors and brush<br />
and pen are taught by local Northwest artists on location on Mount<br />
Hood as well as at <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins. In <strong>the</strong> Spring <strong>of</strong> 2009, <strong>the</strong> Snow Shoe<br />
and Watercolors Class was added, where students accompanied <strong>the</strong><br />
instructor outdoors on snow shoes to observe and sketch, <strong>the</strong>n returning<br />
to <strong>the</strong> warmth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> cabin to create watercolor paintings. Most classes<br />
focus on <strong>the</strong> beauty and serenity <strong>of</strong> Mount Hood for inspiration.<br />
The glass studio, directed by Betsy Valian, is equipped with four<br />
torches for lamp working and has fusing kilns on site. Classes are<br />
small and intimate. Personal attention to students is emphasized.<br />
The current focus is on “s<strong>of</strong>t glass” techniques including glass beads,<br />
torch elements for fusing, and fusing. A collaboration between <strong>the</strong><br />
blacksmith shop and <strong>the</strong> glass studio yields metal and art glass<br />
sconces, as well as Darryl’s hand forged display pieces available for<br />
<strong>the</strong> fused glass created by students.<br />
The Fiber Arts classes are still being developed and now include felting,<br />
weaving, spinning, dying, rug hooking and embellishment. The third<br />
floor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Upper Cabin is occupied by <strong>the</strong> FOT reproduction fiber<br />
arts, directed by Linny Adamson, curator <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, who<br />
shares her wealth <strong>of</strong> knowledge on WPA Era fiber arts and facilitates<br />
weaving by local master weavers for use at <strong>the</strong> Lodge. This partnership<br />
creates a unique synergy by reproducing <strong>the</strong> historic fiber arts, to be<br />
considered and studied by those using newer techniques in fiber arts at<br />
<strong>the</strong> cabins. Linny was also <strong>the</strong> force behind bringing Darryl Nelson into<br />
<strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins Project.<br />
Jewelry Making classes are <strong>of</strong>fered by Jan Clifton, resident <strong>of</strong> The<br />
Village <strong>of</strong> Government Camp. One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> popular classes is a two day<br />
Glass Beads and Jewelry Making Class. Beginners learn to create glass<br />
beads at <strong>the</strong> torch, and <strong>the</strong>n day two is spent creating a piece <strong>of</strong><br />
jewelry using <strong>the</strong> beads under Jan’s instruction.<br />
Each holiday season <strong>the</strong> Arts Cabins has an annual Blacksmiths and<br />
Artisans Holiday Sale at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> November. Offered at <strong>the</strong> sale are<br />
works by Arts Cabins instructors and local artists including Darryl’s<br />
hand forged items, FOT pillows which benefit <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>,<br />
glass ornaments and functional items, prints, jewelry and unique gifts<br />
for <strong>the</strong> home and holiday ornaments for decorating. All guests are<br />
greeted with hot cider and treats. This is a wonderful time to come see<br />
<strong>the</strong> project, <strong>the</strong> studios, as well as artists and <strong>the</strong>ir work.<br />
The Arts Cabins Project is always looking for <strong>volunteer</strong>s to help with<br />
restoration or to teach a class or workshop. Be sure to look up <strong>the</strong><br />
website: www.artscabins.org. All classes, events and descriptions are<br />
on <strong>the</strong> website.<br />
—Lenore Martin, FOT Board member
Revealing <strong>the</strong> Essential Character <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Central Cascades<br />
Geotourism (je-o-tur’iz-em) - -<br />
n. Tourism that<br />
sustains or enhances <strong>the</strong> geographical character<br />
<strong>of</strong> a place—its environment, culture, aes<strong>the</strong>tics,<br />
heritage, and <strong>the</strong> well-being <strong>of</strong> its residents.<br />
Geotourism has arrived in our region compliments <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
National Geographic Society’s Center For Sustainable<br />
Destinations. While it promotes a new travel trend, it is based<br />
on an old idea; simply that <strong>the</strong> appeal to a travel destination is<br />
rooted in its local culture, its natural beauty, and its au<strong>the</strong>ntic<br />
attractions; in a word, <strong>the</strong> area’s essence. National Geographic’s<br />
focus on this has come along at an opportune time. In a time<br />
and place that has embraced sustainability, geotourism<br />
highlights wisely managed tourism and <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong><br />
enlightened destination stewardship. It promotes preservation<br />
<strong>of</strong> our ecological and cultural environment, while simultaneously<br />
combating <strong>the</strong> strong tide <strong>of</strong> sameness that seems to have<br />
overtaken our country in recent decades. Geotourism celebrates<br />
<strong>the</strong> power and integrity <strong>of</strong> a place by focusing on its au<strong>the</strong>ntic<br />
and special qualities. To get that message across to travelers, <strong>the</strong><br />
folks at <strong>the</strong> National Geographic Society have so far chosen<br />
thirteen geotourism regions around <strong>the</strong> globe for which <strong>the</strong>y<br />
have created travel brochures complete with first-class maps<br />
outlining <strong>the</strong> region’s so called geo tourism assets. We should<br />
all be thankful that <strong>the</strong> Central Cascades will soon be <strong>the</strong><br />
National Geographic’s fourteenth such region, and will in that<br />
way be promoted as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world’s special travel destinations.<br />
The Central Cascades region stretches up <strong>the</strong> mountain range<br />
and its foothills from Crater Lake in <strong>the</strong> south to Mt. Ranier in<br />
<strong>the</strong> north. This project has been guided by a coalition <strong>of</strong><br />
organizations including Sustainable Travel International, Rural<br />
Development Initiatives, and Sustainable Northwest. Led<br />
by a partnership between <strong>the</strong> major players <strong>of</strong> Washington<br />
Experience and our very own Travel Oregon, it also has been<br />
embraced by <strong>the</strong> region’s many smaller destination marketing<br />
organizations. Most importantly, community members from<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> region have taken part in <strong>the</strong> designation’s<br />
eventual mapping project and website. Meetings were held<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> region to identify what makes it special.<br />
Nominations included not just natural attractions but festivals<br />
like <strong>the</strong> Annual Cranberry Festival in Grayland, Washington,<br />
unique stores such as <strong>the</strong> old fashioned Brunswig’s Shoe Store<br />
in Chehalis, Washington, regional icons such as Oregon’s<br />
famous <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge, <strong>the</strong> spectacular Bridge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gods<br />
which spans <strong>the</strong> two states, and even entire towns such as <strong>the</strong><br />
charming and historic Jacksonville, Oregon. Toge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>se<br />
nominations comprise <strong>the</strong> essence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Central Cascades and<br />
create a “bucket list” <strong>of</strong> things to do and see. They could have<br />
come only from <strong>the</strong> region’s people. For practicality’s sake,<br />
<strong>the</strong> long list will now be culled down by a specially appointed<br />
Advisory Council, who will in turn hand it over to <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Geographic Society to make <strong>the</strong> final cut.<br />
Of all <strong>the</strong> tourism initiatives that I have seen come and go over<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>year</strong>s, I find this one <strong>the</strong> most appealing. It is visionary and<br />
synergistic. It will inform both visitors and hosts. It will connect<br />
appreciative travelers to out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> way attractions. It will help<br />
support <strong>the</strong> preservation and integrity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entire Cascade<br />
Mountain region. It will make for many happy trails and lasting<br />
memories. And it will stand as a reminder, particularly to those<br />
<strong>of</strong> us in <strong>the</strong> tourism business, that <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> resources we have,<br />
our natural and cultural resources are <strong>the</strong> most important. For<br />
more information on <strong>the</strong> Central Cascades Geotourism<br />
Mapping Project visit www.<strong>the</strong>centralcascades.com.<br />
Jon Tullis is <strong>the</strong> Director <strong>of</strong> Public Affairs for <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge.<br />
“Although grand, <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge is not an<br />
exclusive resort. Born out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> depths <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Great Depression and <strong>the</strong> democratic ideas <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> W.P.A., <strong>Timberline</strong> is a public building, built<br />
by <strong>the</strong> people, for <strong>the</strong> people. There is not just a<br />
strong sense <strong>of</strong> place here, <strong>the</strong>re is a purpose <strong>of</strong><br />
place... even a power <strong>of</strong> place. <strong>Timberline</strong> is an<br />
icon on both <strong>the</strong> physical and <strong>the</strong> metaphysical<br />
landscapes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Northwest. It is a piece <strong>of</strong> living<br />
history; a symbol <strong>of</strong> hope and purpose. It<br />
represents our closeness to nature, and our sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> adventure. It’s everyone’s mountain home.”<br />
Jon Tullis, Director <strong>of</strong> Public Affairs, commenting<br />
on <strong>the</strong> selection <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge as a primary<br />
Geotourism asset.<br />
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Clackamas County Cultural<br />
Coalition funds updating <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> art brochure<br />
Additions to, and relocation <strong>of</strong> numerous works<br />
<strong>of</strong> art at <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge have created a need to<br />
update FOT’s immensely popular brochure “The<br />
Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> - a Self Guided Tour.” Timing<br />
is ideal as supplies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> original brochure,<br />
which was designed several <strong>year</strong>s ago, are<br />
nearly exhausted.<br />
The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition has<br />
generously come to <strong>the</strong> rescue with a $2,200<br />
grant which partnered with additional funds from<br />
R.L.K. and Company, <strong>the</strong> Interpretive Program <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> US Forest Service, and FOT special projects,<br />
will allow us to produce <strong>the</strong> new version. Look<br />
for it this Fall, 2009.<br />
Museum and<br />
Library Services<br />
Grants “Bookcase”<br />
Board Member Lenore<br />
Martin and <strong>Friends</strong>’ Archive<br />
Committee member Sarah<br />
Munro wrote a successful<br />
grant to <strong>the</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Museum and Library<br />
Services for a “Bookshelf”<br />
<strong>of</strong> museum collections<br />
resources. The books just<br />
arrived and cover general<br />
preservation and<br />
conservation training,<br />
including <strong>the</strong> two volume<br />
Museum Handbook,<br />
published by <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Park Service in 2007. Special<br />
resources address emergency<br />
planning and photograph<br />
preservation.<br />
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<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge: The History,<br />
Art, and Craft <strong>of</strong> an American Icon<br />
By Sarah Baker Munro<br />
Published by Timber Press, 2009<br />
Plan to come to <strong>the</strong> Buchan Reception Room<br />
At <strong>the</strong> First Unitarian Church<br />
1011 S.W. Thirteenth Avenue in Portland<br />
September 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.<br />
For an illustrated talk, reception and book signing<br />
When <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge was designated a national landmark, it was<br />
identified as a unique recreational facility designed, constructed and<br />
furnished under <strong>the</strong> Works Progress Administration between 1936 and<br />
1938. Administrators and operators <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lodge have always<br />
recognized that <strong>Timberline</strong> is both a hotel and a museum. Just <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong><br />
press, <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge: The History, Art, and Craft <strong>of</strong> an American<br />
Icon addresses this duality; it includes a history <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> hotel and an<br />
inventory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> art and furnishings <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> “museum.” Useful as a<br />
history and a guide, it includes an inventory <strong>of</strong> art and original<br />
furnishings with brief biographical sketches <strong>of</strong> artists whose work is<br />
at <strong>the</strong> lodge.<br />
This beautifully designed history was inspired by a catalog written and<br />
edited by Rachael Griffin and Sarah Munro and published by <strong>Friends</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> in 1978 and a small guide to <strong>the</strong> lodge written by Griffin<br />
and edited several times by Sarah Munro. The new history is enriched<br />
by substantial additional research on <strong>the</strong> construction, furnishing and<br />
operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lodge. This long-awaited comprehensive guide appeals<br />
to visitors and longtime lodge lovers. By increasing awareness <strong>of</strong> this<br />
national treasure, <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge: The History, Art, and Craft <strong>of</strong> an<br />
American Icon fur<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>’s mission to restore and<br />
preserve this national landmark.<br />
For information on ordering a copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> book from<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> contact Randi Black, <strong>fot</strong>1@comcast.net<br />
or 503-295-0827.<br />
timberline<br />
in print<br />
Two new books for <strong>Timberline</strong> collectors<br />
<strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge: A Love Story<br />
Diamond Jubilee Edition<br />
In <strong>the</strong> ‘20s Portland’s leaders looked to Mt. Hood, <strong>the</strong> crowning glory<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir skyline, and envisioned a resort for skiers and climbers, but it<br />
took <strong>the</strong> Depression and <strong>the</strong> WPA to turn <strong>the</strong> dream into reality.<br />
Foundations were dug in June 1936 and 400 artists and craftsmen<br />
took part in construction; FDR came to Oregon in September 1937<br />
and personally dedicated this jewel. Hand-hewn, hand-carved, and<br />
filled with ironwork, sculptures, textiles, paintings, and mosaics, <strong>the</strong><br />
Lodge is now a historic monument, to “craftsmanship, harmony with<br />
<strong>the</strong> environment, and a nation that cares about its people and its<br />
special places.”<br />
Yet few <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> skiers, snow boarders, and tourists who<br />
visit each <strong>year</strong> know that this magical place was almost derelict by<br />
<strong>the</strong> ‘50s, and nearly lost. <strong>Timberline</strong> Lodge: A Love Story is a<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> personal essays which tell <strong>the</strong> story <strong>of</strong> how it was built,<br />
how it was saved, and how it became <strong>the</strong> much-loved monument it<br />
is today. Fourteen authors with personal connections to <strong>the</strong> Lodge join<br />
to create a rich chronicle that covers all its facets. This new Diamond<br />
Jubilee Edition is an updated version <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regional best seller<br />
originally released in 1987. Featuring six new essays, and a stunning<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> contemporary photographs, this beautiful volume will<br />
have broad appeal to Oregonians and visitors alike.<br />
For more information, please contact Jon Tullis:<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Public Affairs<br />
503-272-3134<br />
jtullis@timberlinelodge.com<br />
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Shopping with<br />
a Conscience<br />
In recent times I’ve purchased branded outerwear for <strong>the</strong><br />
casual lifestyle in <strong>the</strong> Pacific Northwest. I’m sure you’ve<br />
done <strong>the</strong> same. The items appear to be constructed<br />
<strong>of</strong> quality materials and good workmanship. But my<br />
problem lies in <strong>the</strong> fact that it made me a signboard<br />
in motion, at a hefty price, and in <strong>the</strong> end <strong>the</strong> monies<br />
that I paid were directed to company pr<strong>of</strong>its and higher<br />
returns for <strong>the</strong> shareholders.<br />
How about this for an alternative? If you make a<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> outerwear from <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong>, your<br />
purchase will help to preserve and maintain <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
Lodge, a national historic landmark. What’s not to like?<br />
It’s a win-win situation. You purchase a quality item that<br />
you can wear with pride, <strong>the</strong> proceeds go to <strong>the</strong><br />
preservation <strong>of</strong> this iconic landmark, and you will be<br />
contributing to a legacy that will last much longer than<br />
<strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> garment.<br />
Go ahead…contact <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong> and check<br />
out our merchandise – from caps to polar fleece and<br />
hard-shell outerwear. Allow a minimum <strong>of</strong> three weeks<br />
for delivery. When you receive your order you can<br />
proudly wear it or give it as a gift, knowing you have<br />
made a meaningful and thoughtful purchase.<br />
Thank you for doing <strong>the</strong> right thing!<br />
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A. Tea Towel (4 colors) $16.<br />
B. Hand Painted Ornament (Bruno or Skier) 35.<br />
C. FlyingGoose Earrings (Gold or Silver) 16.<br />
D. Pucci Designed Silk Scarf 140.<br />
E. Denim Shirt 52.<br />
F. Baseball Cap 24.<br />
G. Zippered Sweatshirt (not shown) 49.50<br />
H. Duffel Bag 35.<br />
I. Pendleton Wool Blanket 240.<br />
To order <strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
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call 503-295-0827 or<br />
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communicate <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> its builders by raising funds and coordinating community efforts to accomplish <strong>the</strong>se goals.<br />
<strong>Friends</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Timberline</strong><br />
P.O. Box 69544<br />
Portland, OR 97239<br />
Website: www.friends<strong>of</strong>timberline.org<br />
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