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Vol. 88/No. 1
January 2015
ANNUAL MEETING
Monday 7pm, January 12, Chemekeden
Vote on Amendments to Bylaws
All Members Welcome!
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MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE JANUARY 1
Member Renewals after January 31 will not be listed in roster
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The Chemeketans are a group united in a common interest in outdoor activities. Application for membership may be made after
completion of two qualifying trips with the club. For information and forms, contact chemeketans.org
General Information
Trip Participation
It is your responsibility to determine from the description of
distance, altitude, terrain, trail and possible weather conditions,
whether you, your children, and your guests can fully
participate. The leader may refuse to take anyone not properly
equipped or who is judged incapable of making the specific trip.
All valuables should be left at home or carried with you — not
left in a vehicle at the trailhead. Dogs/pets are not permitted.
Guests (non-members)
A guest under 18 years of age must provide a signed RELEASE
FROM LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK to the trip
leader if he/she is not accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian.
Snowshoe Trip Ratings
The difficulty of a snowshoe trip is dependent upon a
number of variables: principally length, elevation gain,
snow conditions, and the number of people able and
willing to break trail.
 EASY - Generally not over 5 round-trip miles with
up to 500 feet of elevation gain.
 MEDIUM - Generally over 5 round-trip miles up to 8
with over 500 feet of elevation gain up to 1000.
 HARD - Generally over 8 round-trip miles with over
1000 feet of elevation gain.
Trip Essentials
Participants should wear appropriate foot gear and
clothing (no blue jeans), carry lunch, water, rain gear,
warm sweater/jacket, and the following "essentials":
EXTRA food/clothing/water
flashlight & extra battery
lighter/matches in waterproof container
solar blanket and/or ground insulation in winter
Insect repellent
first aid materials
sunglasses
pocket knife
toilet paper
candle
sunscreen
whistle
small shovel
Hiking Trip Ratings
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Trip Meeting Points
CCC = WEEKENDS ONLY – Green Parking Lot (lot off
Membership and Bulletins
The best way for prospective members to request club
information and guest bulletins is to complete the online
"MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION REQUEST FORM", available
on our website www.chemeketans.org under "Membership" or
"Contact Us".
You may mail requests to Chemeketans, Membership
Secretary, PO Box 864, Salem OR 97308 or email
[email protected] and use an unambiguous subject
line and include a snail mail address and phone number. If you
mail in names of prospective members on sign-up sheets,
instead of directing people to the website, it is very helpful to
include email addresses.
Cooley Dr off Lancaster Side)
DEN = 360½ State Street
FMN = Fred Meyer North west side of lot (River Road side)
MBI = Minto Brown Island Park (1st parking lot on right as
you enter island)
PAR = State Motor Pool Park and Ride lot on Airport Road
RAS = Rite Aid South, south Commercial, behind bus stop
RLC = Redeemer Lutheran Church at 4665 Lancaster Dr
(corner of Hayesville Dr – but never on Sunday)
RPR = Roth’s Portland Road, 4746 Portland Road NE
(park in northwest corner on Portland Road)
RTH = Roth's West Salem (lot behind store, north end of
lot)
SAF = Safeway West Salem, use Capital Manor exit from
22. Park on Edgewater -- southwest corner
SKM = Big K Lot, 2470 Mission St., Mission St. side, just
west of Jack-in-the-Box
New and Renewing Member Dues : Adults $20 and Juniors
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(under age 18) $3. The membership year starts January 1 .
Bulletin Editors
Joanne DeMay 971-237-9775 [email protected]
Bill Geibel 503-873-0270 [email protected]
Mike Berger 503-400-7645 [email protected]
Mileage Reimbursement for Drivers
To reimburse drivers for vehicle operation costs, the
suggested donation is 9¢ per mile per person to drivers.
Cover Editor: Allan King [email protected]
This issue was edited by Mike Berger
The February issue will be edited by Bill Geibel
The March issue will be edited by Joanne DeMay
Coordinators for:
January Hiking: Franca Hernandez, 503-510-1635
[email protected]
Midweek Hikes: Don Gallagher, 503-371-7689
[email protected]
Dawdler Hikes: Carol Soderberg, 503-363-8435
[email protected]
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DAWDLERS: Pace slow, group makes frequent
stops for viewing, photography, etc.
EASY: Max. 5 miles round trip, elevation gain less
than 1000 feet.
MEDIUM: 6 - 10 miles round trip, 1000 - 2000 feet
elevation gain.
HARD: Long, strenuous, and difficult.
To submit an Activity or We Were There report, use the
online forms on the www.chemeketans.org website. If you do
not have internet access, ask a friend or the hiking coordinator
to do this for you. You may also call, email, or send your writeups directly to the editors at their home addresses.
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The Chemekeden is located at 360-1/2 State Street, Salem.
Members may schedule the facility with the Chemekeden
Committee Chair.
Thunderbird Lodge: To reserve the Chemeketan cabin on
Whitewater Rd., call or email Kim Hyatt: [email protected],
503-362-2765
The Chemeketan Trip Leader Guide is available at
http://www.chemeketans.org/Leader_Guide.pdf.
January 2015 Calendar
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Jan 31
Jan 31
New Year’s Day Salem Dawdler Hike
Santiam Pass X-Ski
Curlicue Hill Snowshoe
Minto Brown Hike
Koffee Klatch at the Beanery
Audubon Reserve Restoration
Where the Snow is Snowshoe
Pizza Night
Center 50+ Lunch
Picture Night
Minto Brown Hike
Burke Snowshoe
Santiam Pass X-Ski
Koffee Klatch at the Beanery
Willamette Mission State Park Historic Dawdler Hike
Chemeketan Annual Meeting
Intro to Snowshoeing
Teacup Lake X-Ski
Audubon Reserve Restoration
Center 50+ Lunch
Jean's Jewel Snowshoe
Minto Brown Hike
Butteville to Champoeg Hike
Koffee Klatch at the Beanery
Bald Hill Dawdler Hike
Audubon Reserve Restoration
Center 50+ Lunch
Riverfront Park and Willamette Dawdler Hike
Backpackers' Potluck
Shellburg Falls Hike
Minto Brown Hike
Potato Hill Snowshoe
Santiam Pass X-Ski
Koffee Klatch at the Beanery
Audubon Reserve Restoration
Center 50+ Lunch
Minto Brown Hike
Fisher Point Snowshoe
Carol Soderberg
Ken Ash
Lee Slattum
Laura DeVries
Bill Anning
Lee Slattum
Ken Ash
Larry Petersen
Lee Slattum
Mary Liepins
Laura DeVries
Tom Burke
Roz Shirack
Bill Anning
Paula Hyatt
Steve Dougherty
Steve Dougherty
Ted Young
Lee Slattum
Lee Slattum
Jean Gabriel
Laura DeVries
Elizabeth Seibert
Bill Anning
Paula Hyatt
Lee Slattum
Lee Slattum
Carol Soderberg
Rick Cooper
Wayne Wallace
Laura DeVries
Steve Dougherty
Roz Shirack
Bill Anning
Lee Slattum
Lee Slattum
Laura DeVries
James Sealy
Future Events
Day
Date
Location and Activity
Leader
Sun-Fri
Fri-Mon
Sun-Sat
Feb 1 - 6
Feb 20 - 23
May 24 - 30
Senior Ski Week X-Ski
Route Finding School
Canyon de Chelly - Northeast Arizona
Ted Young
Steve Dougherty
Hardin King
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Executive Council Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2014 6:00 p.m.
Chemekeden at 360 ½ State Street, Salem
Attendees:
 Present: Steve Dougherty, Bonnie Arias, Amy Dale,
Michael Gurley, Karen Craven, Mary Liepins, Mike
Pennington and Diane Clayton.
 Absent - Sherill Breen and Mary Liepins.
 Guests - Bill Geibel, Dr. Mark Olson and Fletcher
Adelman.
 Recording Secretary - Bonnie Arias
 Sherill Breen has resigned from the executive council and
Susan LaTour will take her place for the 2015 Council
year.
#1 Chemeketan Bulletin Print Costs
Guest: Bill Geibel, Editor for the Chemeketan Bulletin.
#2 Approve Executive Council minutes for October 15th
2014 council meeting.
Action: Amy Dale moved to accept October council minutes.
Motion passed.
#3 Treasurer's Report- Amy Dale
October 2014 reports provided by Ascension Accounting
a. Main Account Register
b. Statement of Assets & Liabilities, year-to-date
comparison
c. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements, yearto-date comparison
63,986 Cash (main account balance at 10/31 $11,826)
116,519 Investments
1,101 Prepaid Postage
6,243 Fixed assets less depreciation (cabin,
equipment, climbing gear)
$187,849 Total Assets
The club generally has no liabilities.
3.
Revenues for the month of October total $ 250
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Printing and Mailing (includes bulletin)
Professional Services
Chemekeden (rent, utilities, maintenance)
Other (includes shirt order)
Total Expenses
Action: Bonnie Arias moved to accept the treasurer’s report.
Report was accepted.
#4 Reimbursements - Amy Dale
Action: Amy Dale motioned for reimbursement to be approved.
Motion was approved.
#5 Chemeketan Council Membership Report
for the period 10/1/2014 – 10/31/14
Michael Gurley
As of October 31, 2014 there were 718 active, paying members
including 9 life members and 12 junior members. There were 5
renewals in October.
During the month we received and processed 13 guest requests
for complimentary electronic bulletins. The total number of
guests receiving a three-month complimentary email notification
of electronic bulletin availability is 76. In addition, there are 33
businesses, agencies and libraries as well as 3 other outdoor
clubs who receive a printed bulletin at no charge.
Action: Mike Gurley moved to accept new members.
Motion passed.
Discussions
#6 New Council Introductions
New council members Fletcher Adelman and Dr. Mark Olson
introduced themselves to council and spoke about their
previous involvement with the Chemeketans.
#7 Annual Meeting Planning
174 Club Membership
0 Outing
General Store
75 Cabin Rental
1 Interest
250 Total Revenue
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546
135
334
224
$ 1,239
Four new adult member applications were submitted:
1. Bennett, Fred (Adult)
2. Hamler-Dupras, Libby (Adult)
3. Hyndman, Laurie (Adult)
4. Oxley, Lane ( Adult)
Payments received for renewals and new
memberships totaled $180.00
Club Assets total $188,418 (includes Climbing and Outing
accounts)
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Expenses for the month of October total $ 1,239
Betsy Belshaw for litter pickup reimbursement , driving 126
miles at .35 cents per mile. Total reimbursement = $44.10.
Bill spoke about expenses, time and space constraints that are
present in printing the Chemeketan bulletin. Amy Dale will
research exact cost of printing the monthly bulletin and will have
this figure at the December meeting. Bill also mentioned that the
council minutes could be provided by email and members would
be able to read them earlier. This change would also cut down
costs of a printed bulletin. This will be added to December’s
agenda as a motion to be voted on.
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Amy Dale will present an annual report in pie graph format
displaying how a $20 Chemeketan membership fee is spent. An
overall financial report will also be presented with annual totals
received and spent. Because of time constraints more will be
planned at the December meeting.
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#8 All member emails and by law changes will be moved to
December’s meeting.
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c.
#9 Meeting to choose council positions- will be after the
December council meeting.
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#10 New/ Old Business
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a.
Venue update- Karen Craven
Karen Craven submitted a report for possible venue
considerations. (If a member would like to read this
report please contact Karen Craven for a copy).
Investment committee- George Adkins will discuss
investments and a possible committee to research
investment options at the December meeting.
Insurance concerns- A special meeting will be called
to discuss insurance coverage.
Policies- separate out and divide between council
members.
Cabin meeting- a meeting about the cabin will be
planned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting: December 17 , 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chemekeden
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Council meeting will be Wednesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in the Chemekeden.
ANNUAL MEETING: The 2015 Chemeketan Annual Meeting will be held on January 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chemekeden located at
3601/2 State St. in downtown Salem. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are especially welcome. This is an
opportunity for new members to see the Den our meeting place, meet Council officers and Committee Chairs, learn more about the club
and vote on proposed amendments to the By Laws, our governing rules. Proposed amendments were posted in the 2014 December
Bulletin on pages 5-6. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to introduce incoming Council members and Committee Chairs, receive
reports on Chemeketan activities over the past year and conduct any new business proposed by members present. There may even be
refreshments and drawings for door prizes. We need a good turnout as at least 25 members must be present to vote on proposed By
Laws. Committee chairs are expected to attend and give their reports of 2014 activities.
CHEMEKETAN
RESULTS
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
ELECTION
Thank you to Vice President Karen Craven for organizing this
year's election and to Paula Hyatt for organizing the ballot
counting work party. Three positions on the nine-member
Executive Council were on the ballot. Each position was for a
three-year term.
Mike Pennington, Dr. Mark Olson and Fletcher Adelman won
the three Executive Council positions, and Susan LaTour will
serve as our alternate. The alternate will be called upon to serve
on the Executive Council if any of the 2015 council members
are unable or unwilling to serve. The new Executive Council
members will begin their three-year terms at the close of the
Annual Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015. Editors note:
Sherill Breen has resigned from the executive council and
Susan LaTour is now on the 2015 council.
CHEMEKETAN STORE MERCHANDISE
A variety of Chemeketan merchandise is available from the
Chemeketan Store. Contact Roz Shirack at
[email protected] to order and for details.
Inventory includes:
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cotton/polyester blend, $12 Charcoal/Green in long sleeve –
men’s sizes only in a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend, $15
Bandanas: $6. See photos of the shirts and for more details:
www.chemeketans.org.
Where:
Salem Summit Co.- Member Al Tandy has graciously offered to
support our club by having the shirts available at his shop in
downtown Salem to make it easy for members to get shirts on
their own schedule. Just go in and ask for them. Must use a
check or exact cash payment. Please make checks payable to
the Chemeketans. Shirts are also be available via Chemeketan
store.
ADS
A Chemeketan member may place one small non-commercial
ad per year - for example, offering outdoor equipment for sale –
in the Chemeketan bulletin, free of charge. These classified ads
will be placed subject to space availability. There will be no
display ads placed on the back cover. Ads must be sent via
email directly to the editors and must be received by the first of
the month preceding the month in which they are to be
published.
LATE BULLETIN?
Thunderbird embroidered patch, 3”................ $2
Thunderbird pin, ¾”......................................... $1
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Cap, 75 anniversary, white........................... $3
Short sleeve t-shirt, light blue with Thunderbird
on front, child sizes10-16........ ...................... $5
T-shirts from prior outings, sizes M, L …......
$5 - 7
Chemeketan red and blue plaid wool fabric.. $5/yd
Mt. Adams 2001 embroidered patch, 4”........ $2
Thunderbird red and blue decal, 3”...............
25 ¢
Due to recent closure of bulk mail facilities by the post office,
the editors cannot guarantee the delivery of printed bulletins by
the first of the month. The editors will continue to send the
bulletin to the printer and post it on the club’s website one to two
weeks prior to the first of the month.
BULLETIN SUBMISSION
Activity leaders, thank you for submitting your online Where and
When and We Were There reports and photos by the first of
the month that precedes the month you want the item
published!
NEW CHEMEKETAN T-SHIRTS
Blue/Red in short sleeve – men’s & women’s sizes in a 50/50
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DISCOUNT VENDORS
The stores listed below will honor your Chemeketan membership sticker with a discount:
Salem Summit Co., 246 State St., Salem,
503-378-0300 – 10% discount.
Salem Sports Authority, Lancaster Mall, Salem,
15% on first Monday of each month at outdoors register.
Oregon Mountain Community, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.,
Portland, 503-227-1038 – 10% discount.
The Mountain Shop, 1510 NE 37th (37th and Broadway),
Portland, 503- 288-6768 – Members 10%, climb leaders 15%,
class participants in session 15%, 30% on rentals. No discounts
on service work or sale items.
Next Adventure, 426 SE Grand, Portland,
503-233-0706 – 10% discount.
US Outdoor Store, 219 SW Broadway, Portland,
503-223- 5937 – 10% discount.
Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd, Corvallis,
541-754-6444 – 10% discount.
Redpoint Climber‘s Supply, 8283 11th St. Terrebonne,
800-923-6207 – 10% discount.
Chemeketan Survey Results & Actions
In the spring of this year the Chemeketan Executive Council did a survey of the membership to find out about your experiences of the
club and ways to improve the club. This report highlights some important information gained from the survey and council’s plans and
actions so far.
There were 83 responses to the survey (via Survey Monkey). They were well distributed for length of time in the Chemeketans. 75% of
the responders were age 55 or older.
As promised, one responder was chosen at random to receive a free year’s membership in the club. The winner is Karen Blockson.
Overall the survey reflected a high level of satisfaction. Responses were quite positive and there were many suggestions on ways to
make the club even better.
Themes emerged in the responses to the 10 questions.
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Make it easier for existing and potential members to participate in club activities. This includes welcoming and orienting new
members.
Council actions so far:
a. Council members will call new members 2 months after joining, personally welcome them to the Chemeketans and have a
short conversation about their experiences so far. Council members will rotate this responsibility monthly.
b. Starting in 2015 Council will hold quarterly welcoming/orientation gatherings for new and prospective members to highlight
the wide variety of activities available through the club. This Chemeketan info night will be done on a trial basis to see if it
is helpful for participants.
c. Council will draft proposed changes to membership criteria to require only one hike or activity prior to joining the club.
This will be a discussion item at the annual meeting.
d. Council is working with the communications committee to set up a filter for the bulletin and calendar so that leaders can
be contacted by potential participants without having their emails shown publically.
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Increase family participation in Chemeketan activities.
a. Activity coordinators have been asked to encourage family-friendly hikes and backpacks.
b. A new box will be added to the description form that says “family friendly”.
c. This issue is important to many survey responders and hope is that a champion of family participation will emerge from
the membership to strengthen this aspect of the club. (One suggestion that deserves further exploration is supporting
activities targeted at underprivileged children.)
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Invest in equipment/maintenance/upgrades.
a. Council OK’d substantial improvements for the kayak/canoe trailer. Jay Orand, paddle chair, made several necessary
repairs and added capacity for 4 more boats and a box for gear.
b. Council has had discussions about cleaning out and upgrading the storage area of the den. No decisions have been
made. The den will not be relocated at this time even though that was a suggestion on the survey more than once.
c. Council has discussed cabin usage and maintenance. No decisions at this point but this may be a topic at the annual
meeting.
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Increase use of technology for communication. This included notices of activities, last minute changes or opportunities, etc.
a. Communications committee has made significant improvements in the web site and Facebook page.
b. Communications committee is researching options for a forum for posting last minute activities and schedule changes,
posting pictures, and updating trail information.
c. Council is looking into how on-line membership renewal could work. No decisions yet.
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There were many other suggestions for improving the club such as recruitment of younger members, increased environmental and
conservation advocacy, more skill builder classes, more annual events, and community outreach. Each of the recommendations had
merit. And most of the ideas and projects need a champion to take the lead in making them happen. The main limiting factor in
implementing improvements for the club is volunteer time and energy. And the main factor in the amazing quality of the Chemeketan
Club is volunteer time and energy. The entire operation runs on shared love of nature and outdoor activities. We rock!
If you have questions regarding the survey, contact Karen Craven, Vice President.
mailto:[email protected]
WHERE AND WHEN
Refer to the General Information on Page 2 for trip ratings, meeting locations and other important information. Trips leave promptly at
the time stated so be there a few minutes ahead of time. RT = Round Trip. The use of an asterisk* on climb-related activities indicates
that the activity is available to first-year climbers.
Thursday, January 1, 10:00 a.m., NEW YEAR’S DAY SALEM
DAWDLER HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: CAROL SODERBERG 503-507-0867
Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us for this New Year’s
Day hike. We’ll walk around Bush Park and then head over to
Willamette University and walk along the Mill Race. We’ll follow
the Mill Race as it flows through Pringle Plaza and then walk to
Riverfront Park to view where Pringle Creek empties into the
Willamette. Then we’ll check out where Pringle Creek and the
Shelton Ditch meet near Pringle Park before we return to our
starting point. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 0 miles, HIKE dist
4.5 miles, Elev. 0 feet.
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Like many of you, I am both a Chemeketan and a Salem
Audubon member. I have volunteered to lead a restoration
program for the Audubon Nature Reserve, located in West
Salem on Eola Drive, behind Safeway on Edgewater. We work
every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 on a variety of
projects: removing invasive plants and replacing them with
natives, picking up litter, maintaining manmade nesting cavities
in snags, constructing and keeping up trails, mowing grass, and
developing wildflower plots. At 11:00, we quit and head to
McDonald's on Wallace Road to drink senior coffee and have a
good visit. Into our fourth year, we have accomplished much
with our collaborative effort.
Saturday, January 3, CURLICUE HILL SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: LEE SLATTUM
Snow conditions permitting, we will do an easy-medium
snowshoe in the Santiam Canyon. Snow levels will determine
where we go, but one strong possibility is Curlicue Hill, a
relatively short snowshoe with plenty of views along the route
and from the apex. We will use a slow pace to humanely absorb
the 600 feet of elevation gain. This should be an ideal outing for
the would-be snowshoer looking for first-time success. If you
are a strong snowshoer and want to come along as a mentor,
that's fine, but don't expect to be allowed to charge ahead of the
group. Afterwards, we plan to stop at a restaurant for a bite to
eat. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 146 miles,
SNOWSHOE dist 4 miles, Elev. 600 feet.
Wednesday, January 7, 8:00 a.m., WHERE THE SNOW IS
SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: KEN ASH 503-884-3160
We will go to Potato Hill or one of the west side snoparks
depending on conditions. A good time WILL be had by all. Come
prepared for winter conditions. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 180 miles,
SNOWSHOE dist 6 miles, Elev. 1000 feet.
Saturday, January 3, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
LAURA DEVRIES 503-363-4641
Join us as we walk 3-4 miles every Saturday morning at Minto
Brown Park. Meet at the last parking lot. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, HIKE dist 4 miles.
Saturday, January 3, 8:00 a.m., SANTIAM PASS X-SKI
PRE-REG W/LDR: KEN ASH 503-884-3160
Snow willing this will be the first trip of the year for most of us so
come on out and have a good time. Be prepared for winter
conditions. Not appropriate for beginners. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 180 miles, X-SKI dist 8 miles,
Elev. 500 feet.
Monday, January 5, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH AT THE
BEANERY
Thursday, January 8, CENTER 50+ LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Into our sixth year, our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue
at the City of Salem's newest Senior Center, the Center 50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $5.00 if you are fifty or better; $6,50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking.
Thursday, January 8, 6:00 p.m., PIZZA NIGHT
LARRY PETERSEN 503-983-8181
Meet at Padingtons Pizza Parlor, 5255 Commercial St. SE, to
celebrate the New Year.
Friday, January 9, DEN, 7:00 p.m., PICTURE NIGHT
MARY LIEPINS 503-363-6385
Italian Alps Last fall our presenter, Ken Ash, headed to Italy for
some hiking (and the camaraderie and photo opportunities that
go with it). Ken’s program will cover hut-to-hut hikes on Alta Via
(High Path) 1 and Alta Via 2 in the Italian Alps. The trails are on
the north and south sides of the Aosta Valley in northern Italy. A
number of Chemeketans participated. There were adventures
every day, some of which were even anticipated.
Wednesday, January 7, AUDUBON RESERVE
RESTORATION
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Saturday, January 10, 8:00 a.m., BURKE SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: TOM BURKE 503-930-5704
We have several options at this location, the shortest and
easiest of which can still provide some great views. I will
endeavor to accommodate early returns or extend the
adventure depending on conditions and the will of the
group. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 146 miles,
SNOWSHOE dist 6 miles, Elev. 400 feet.
natives, picking up litter, maintaining manmade nesting cavities
in snags, constructing and keeping up trails, mowing grass, and
developing wildflower plots. At 11:00, we quit and head to
McDonald's on Wallace Road to drink senior coffee and have a
good visit. Into our fourth year, we have accomplished much
with our collaborative effort.
Saturday, January 10, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
LAURA DEVRIES 503-363-4641
See Jan 3 entry. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, HIKE dist 4 miles.
Wednesday, January 14, SKM, 8:00 a.m., TEACUP LAKE XSKI
PRE-REG W/LDR: TED YOUNG 503-362-1525
Groomed trails. A fee applies.
Must preregister with leader. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 220 miles, X-SKI dist 8 miles,
Elev. 300 feet.
Sunday, January 11, SANTIAM PASS X-SKI
PRE-REG W/LDR: ROZ SHIRACK 503-399-8615
We will ski somewhere in the Santiam Pass area where we find
the best snow conditions. This will be an intermediate level ski
of about 6-8 miles and not much elevation gain. Call or email
leader ([email protected]) a few days before the trip for
details. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 140 miles, X-SKI dist 7 miles,
Elev. 500 feet.
Thursday, January 15, CENTER 50+ LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Into our sixth year, our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue
at the City of Salem's newest Senior Center, the Center 50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $5.00 if you are fifty or better; $6,50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking.
Monday, January 12, FMN, WILLAMETTE MISSION STATE
PARK HISTORIC DAWDLER HIKE
PAULA HYATT 503-362-2765
North of town, up by the Wheatland Ferry, is an historic district
where Jason Lee first had a mission. We'll view the "skeleton
mission" across Mission Lake, hike the area, enjoy a winter day.
Dress for weather. Boots recommended since part of this trail is
often wet. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 30 miles, HIKE dist
3 miles, Elev. 0 feet.
Monday, January 12, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH AT THE
BEANERY
Saturday, January 17, JEAN'S JEWEL SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JEAN GABRIEL
The route to Jean's Jewel, a large cinder cone within the Potato
Hill snow park, is mostly cross-country. On a clear day, we'll
have a panoramic view of Cascade snowcaps including a closeup view of the Three Sisters, but we'll have to work for it.
There's some cumulative elevation gain, for a total of 1700
round trip. If the weather and/or snow conditions are
undesirable, I may substitute a closer snowshoe which will also
be rated hard. Pre-register by phone, not by e-mail. See roster
for phone number. Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 190 miles, SNOWSHOE dist
7.5 miles, Elev. 1700 feet.
Monday, January 12, 7:00 p.m., CHEMEKETAN ANNUAL
MEETING
The 2015 Chemeketan Annual Meeting will be held in the
Chemekeden located at 3601/2 State St. in downtown Salem.
Saturday, January 17, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
LAURA DEVRIES 503-363-4641
See Jan 3 entry. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, HIKE dist 4 miles.
Tuesday, January 13, DEN, 7:00 p.m., INTRO TO
SNOWSHOEING
PRE-REG W/LDR: STEVE DOUGHERTY 503-566-8899
This two hour classroom session will introduce the sport of
snowshoeing to hikers wishing to extend their hiking activities
into the winter months. Topics will include snowshoe equipment,
how to dress for a snowshoe day trip, winter sport etiquette, and
logistics for the Potato Hill beginner snowshoe trip. Participation
is free, but participants are asked to pre-register. The lecture
and gear demonstrations will be done at the Chemekeden at
360 1/2 State Street in downtown Salem (above Cooke
Stationary). Space is limited to 60 participants.
Sunday, January 18, FMN, BUTTEVILLE TO CHAMPOEG
HIKE PRE-REG W/LDR: ELIZABETH SEIBERT 503-315-8785
We will walk the asphalt trail from Butteville Store to Champoeg
State Park and back. Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes or boots, and
bring rain gear and a lunch. We will eat outside or, in case of
rain, under the eves of the visitors' center at the park. There will
be time to enjoy the exhibit at the visitors' center. Pre-register
before Saturday noon. Call or emai: [email protected].
Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, Driving dist RT 55 miles, HIKE dist 6 miles, Elev.
200 feet.
Monday, January 19, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH AT THE
BEANERY
Wednesday, January 14, AUDUBON RESERVE
RESTORATION
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Like many of you, I am both a Chemeketan and a Salem
Audubon member. I have volunteered to lead a restoration
program for the Audubon Nature Reserve, located in West
Salem on Eola Drive, behind Safeway on Edgewater. We work
every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 on a variety of
projects: removing invasive plants and replacing them with
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Tuesday, January 20, 8:30 a.m., BALD HILL DAWDLER HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: PAULA HYATT 503-362-2765
At the north end of Corvallis a trail winds around Bald Hill. From
the top there is a great view of the area. Dress for weather, it
may be windy. Bring lunch, enjoy a leisurely day. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 60 miles, HIKE dist
3 miles, Elev. 300 feet.
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Wednesday, January 21, AUDUBON RESERVE
RESTORATION
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Like many of you, I am both a Chemeketan and a Salem
Audubon member. I have volunteered to lead a restoration
program for the Audubon Nature Reserve, located in West
Salem on Eola Drive, behind Safeway on Edgewater. We work
every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 on a variety of
projects: removing invasive plants and replacing them with
natives, picking up litter, maintaining manmade nesting cavities
in snags, constructing and keeping up trails, mowing grass, and
developing wildflower plots. At 11:00, we quit and head to
McDonald's on Wallace Road to drink senior coffee and have a
good visit. Into our fourth year, we have accomplished much
with our collaborative effort.
Thursday, January 22, CENTER 50+ LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Into our sixth year, our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue
at the City of Salem's newest Senior Center, the Center 50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $5.00 if you are fifty or better; $6,50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking.
Thursday, January 22, 9:00 a.m., RIVERFRONT PARK AND
WILLAMETTE DAWDLER HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: CAROL SODERBERG 503-507-0867
Please pre-register because we may have to cancel due to bad
weather this time of year. We’ll start at Riverfront Park. After
checking out construction progress at Pringle Square we’ll take
a walk on the Union St. Bridge and then head back to the
Salem side and over to the Capitol gardens. Then we’ll cross
over to Willamette and take a coffee break at Goudy Commons
before heading back to our starting point. We should be back to
our cars around noon. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 0 miles, HIKE dist
4 miles, Elev. 0 feet.
Friday, January 23, 6:00 p.m., BACKPACKERS' POTLUCK
RICK COOPER 503-362-9719
Join us for the annual backpackers' potluck at Morningside
Methodist Church, 3674 12 St. SE, Salem. Enjoy an always
excellent potluck dinner conversing with old friends and new.
Get a preview of the 2015 backpack schedule and enjoy a slide
show of a backpack around the Three Sisters presented by Rick
Cooper. We provide coffee, tea, juice, paper plates and plastic
ware. You bring your favorite salad, main dish or dessert.
Everyone is welcome.
Call or email if you have questions. [email protected]
Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
LAURA DEVRIES 503-363-4641
See Jan 3 entry. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, HIKE dist 4 miles.
Saturday, January 24, 8:00 a.m., POTATO HILL SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: STEVE DOUGHERTY 503-566-8899
This 3.5 mile beginner snowshoe begins at the Potato Hill SnoPark (4100') and climbs Forest Service Road 830, also known
as Jack Pine Road. The road climbs through old growth forest
and though part of the 1967 Airstrip Burn where you have
panoramic views of craggy Three Fingered Jack and Mount
Washington on clear days. We will lunch at the road's end
(5000') before reversing our route back to the cars. Moderate
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pace.
RATED: EASY, Driving dist RT 164 miles, SNOWSHOE dist
3.5 miles, Elev. 900 feet.
Saturday, January 24, SHELLBURG FALLS HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: WAYNE WALLACE 503-999-2612
A close-in or nearby hike that is a combination of trail and gravel
roads with several waterfalls. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 50 miles, HIKE dist 7 miles,
Elev. 800 feet.
Sunday, January 25, SANTIAM PASS X-SKI
PRE-REG W/LDR: ROZ SHIRACK 503-399-8615
We will ski somewhere in the Santiam Pass area where we find
the best snow conditions. This will be an intermediate level ski
of about 6-8 miles and not much elevation gain. Call or email
leader a few days before the trip for details. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 140 miles, X-SKI dist 8 miles,
Elev. 500 feet.
Monday, January 26, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH AT THE
BEANERY
Wednesday, January 28, AUDUBON RESERVE
RESTORATION
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Like many of you, I am both a Chemeketan and a Salem
Audubon member. I have volunteered to lead a restoration
program for the Audubon Nature Reserve, located in West
Salem on Eola Drive, behind Safeway on Edgewater. We work
every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 on a variety of
projects: removing invasive plants and replacing them with
natives, picking up litter, maintaining manmade nesting cavities
in snags, constructing and keeping up trails, mowing grass, and
developing wildflower plots. At 11:00, we quit and head to
McDonald's on Wallace Road to drink senior coffee and have a
good visit. Into our fourth year, we have accomplished much
with our collaborative effort.
Thursday, January 29, CENTER 50+ LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM 503-364-9325
Into our sixth year, our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue
at the City of Salem's newest Senior Center, the Center 50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $5.00 if you are fifty or better; $6,50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking.
Saturday, January 31, FISHER POINT SNOWSHOE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JAMES SEALY 503-588-7339
The snowshoe starts off Hwy 22 at Parish Lake Rd. Most of the
trek is on old logging roads, except for the last portion which is
cross-country to Fisher Point. On a clear day, there is a handful
of views from the route and there is a fantastic view of the
surrounding mountains from Fisher Point. This is a must-see
viewpoint. So pray for good snow and clear weather. We will
have fun, no matter what the weather is like. We will go to
dinner after the trip. Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 146 miles, SNOWSHOE dist
7.5 miles, Elev. 1300 feet.
Saturday, January 31, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
LAURA DEVRIES 503-363-4641
See Jan 3 entry. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY, HIKE dist 4 miles.
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Future Events
Sunday-Friday, February 1-February 6, 12:00 p.m., SENIOR
SKI WEEK X-SKI
TED YOUNG 503-362-1525
Diamond Lake Lodge will again host Senior Ski/Snowshoe
week. The dates will be Feb. 2 through 5, 2015. To register,
contact Diamond Lake Lodge directly at: 1-800-733-7593.
Lodging is available in various price ranges. Many
Chemeketans choose to share a cabin, so ask around. If you
plan to travel by train from Salem to Chemult, the travel dates
will be Feb. 1 and Feb. 6. For a small fee the Lodge provides a
shuttle service from Chemult to the lodge and back. Moderate
pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 360 miles.
The cost is $20.
Make checks payable to the Chemeketans and mail to the
leader:
Steve Dougherty, PO Box 9, Lyons, OR 97358.
Schedule:
Fri. Feb 20
Friday-Monday, February 20-February 23, DEN, 6:30 a.m.,
ROUTE FINDING SCHOOL
STEVE DOUGHERTY 503-566-8899
The Chemeketan Route Finding School will teach you how to
use a map, compass and GPS. The training is designed for
beginners and those who need a refresher. This three-part
training focuses on learning and practicing map, compass and
GPS skills. Part one "Using Maps" is a three-hour lecture and
will focus solely on revealing and understanding the enormous
amount of information available in a topographical map. Parts
two and three will focus on compass and GPS skills
respectively. Both will consist of equal parts lecture and field
session practice. The field session exercises are critical for
participants to internalize the skills introduced in the lecture
sessions. Lectures take place at the Chemekeden at 360 1/2
State Street in downtown Salem (above Cooke Stationary).
Field sessions will be held within walking distance of the
Chemeketan Club Room at Salem's Riverfront Park.
Participants are expected to bring their own compass, but need
not own their own GPS. We have a limited supply of Garmin
GPS units that we can loan. Space is limited to 50 participants.
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Part 2: Using Map and Compass Sat. Feb 21
8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Part 3: Using a GPS
8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Sun. Feb 22
Sunday-Saturday, May 24-May 30, CANYON DE CHELLY NE AZ
PRE-REG W/LDR: HARDIN KING 503-845-9340
Base camp in beautiful Canyon de Chelly, hike 6-10 miles per
day, with elevation +/- of 1000’, see cliff dwellings of Anasazi
and native rock art of Anasazi/Ute/Hopi/Navajo, become
acquainted with four generations of a Navajo family and share
potluck with them, be surrounded by the quiet beauty of patinacovered red rock canyon walls, turquoise blue sky with white
clouds, green riparian areas, see dramatic scattered high desert
flora, and sleep with canyon walls providing crystal clear views
of starry dark night skies. Call or email interest. Hardin King
503-845-9340 [email protected] Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, HIKE dist 35 miles, Elev. 1000 feet.
We Were There
Silver Falls, October 19
On a nice fall day we hiked the loop at Silver Falls. The leaves
were starting to show color and recent rains had increased the
flow over the falls. It is always wonderful to visit this beautiful
spot in our back yard. Hikers were guests: Bryce Barthuly,
Jason McHuff, Kathy Rutherford, Tony Crisi, and Laurie
Hyndman. Members were Jim Nafziger, Eileen Harder, Marsha
Kenagy, and John Huff, leader.
house was built in 1898).
Oregon City Historic Loop, November 8
Ten of us enjoyed a lovely November day touring a chunk of
Oregon City. We started on the cliff-top Promenade, walking
from the Museum of the Oregon Territory to the city elevator
and broad stone Singer Hill Staircase to the McLoughlin
House, where we had a first-rate tour. Next we wound through
the residential and commercial Arc Light Historic District to a
steep, wooded (but paved) path up to Promontory Point for
views of Mt. Adams and St. Helens, downtown Portland
(looking like Gotham City floating in the distance), not to
mention the view down on Oregon City, the falls and the river.
Cape Horn, November 12
Five gutsy Chemeketans joined me to lean into the wind and
make the Cape Horn Loop hike. The sun was out, and the
leaves were falling (This made it hard to see the trail
sometimes.) which made for a beautiful day, but it was windy.
We took Sylvia's suggestion and ate in the underpass; and we
marveled at the ice on the top section of the waterfall. All in all,
a great hike. An added bonus was the lack of traffic both going
up and coming back. The "leaners" were Beverly Hassell, Rod
Graves, Sylvia Dawson, Tim Taylor, Eileen Harder (Thanks for
driving.) and leader Betsy Belshaw.
We retraced our steps back to the Singer Hill Café (623 7th
Street – originally a harness shop) for an excellent lunch and
cool vertical gardens. We ended with tea at my sister’s (her
Falls Loop at Silver Falls State Park, November 18
A cold but beautiful day. After viewing Upper North Falls, which
most people skip, and seeing a beautiful icicle display on a
October 2014
TEN THUMBS UP for the Museum of the Oregon Territory, the
McLoughlin House tour (only open Friday and Saturday), and
Singer Hill Café. Our walkers included Elizabeth Seibert, Mary
Liepins, Ann Hanus, Karen Craven, Ken Ash, Mary Elliot, Jean
Rogers, Beverly Hassell, George Adkins, and Janet Adkins,
leader.
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Shellburg Falls, December 6
Despite drizzling rain for most of the hike and crowds of
runners and their vehicles at the camp area above the falls, we
had a most enjoyable excursion. As a bonus we followed-up
with lunch at the Trexler Farm Cafe in Mehama. Our group
included Marie Elliott, Ron Briggs, Rod Graves, Dave Foulger,
Rosamund Irving, Ken Ash, guest Douglas Thigpen, and leader
Vivienne Torgeson
trailside wall, we headed for the Canyon Trail to North Falls,
expecting the steps to be icy. After viewing the first of many
icicle-covered rock walls, we proceeded to clear an edge of the
steps where many pieces of broken icicles littered the area. It
was necessary to scrape down to dirt to be safe on the
descent.
Once on trail, there continued to be glazed areas, again
making for cautious walking. Under the overhang as we sat
and looked at the falls. We turned up the Winter Falls Trail,
took a lunch break on a convenient bench, viewed that
interesting falls with a central stream of water surrounded by
ice-covered rock on both sides. We returned to the north
parking lot via the Rim Trail. Winter weather at Silver Falls was
much enjoyed by Judy Maule, Silvar Rys, Janet Baker and
leader Paula Hyatt.
Kayaking Adventures during Summer, 2014
This summer I kayaked British Columbia's challenging "wild &
scenic" Skagit River (famous for its large bald eagle population
and swift current) with longtime Chemeketan kayaker, Georgia
Heald. Georgia has retired and moved back to her hometown
of Bellingham WA. We also went Dungeness Crab ocean
kayaking out of Bellingham, WA. Our private ocean cove had
a large beach with several tide pools and fascinating marine
life. The fresh oysters and crabs caught were delicious. On
calm days, we paddled around the islands and then relaxed in
our outdoor hot tub overlooking the water with colorful evening
sunsets Laurelyn Schellin
Opal Pool, November 23
Trail was running water in spots but the skies were mostly dry
for this "refresher" hike for members who hadn't been to Opal
Pool in recent years. It was a first visit for our guest. Opal
Creek was running at high volume and maximum speed. The
pool didn't look anything like its name. We were prepared for
rain but our timing was perfect. By the time we approached
Salem there was thunder and lightning. Leader, Barb Schram
was joined by guest Eunice Overhulser and members; Ralph
Nafziger, Betsy Belshaw and Bobbie Snead.
Silver Falls and potluck, November 29
We had another great turnout for our post-Thanksgiving hike
and potluck. Twelve hikers made the Silver Falls loop braving
gushing falls and a dramatic snow shower before heading to
Mary's house for hot soup and great potluck fare. Party only
Chemeks were Ted and Georgienne, Ellie and Merle and Banjo
Bill. Hikers (led by Linda Willnow because leader Mary was too
lame) were: Nancy Rockwell, Blanka Truneckova, Rosamund
Irwin, Wayne Wallace, Randy Selig, Ralph Nafziger, Trish
Rossitto, Marilyn Syverson, Lelia Barlow, and qualifiers, Russ
Pike and Azucena Gutierrez. Thanks, Linda, for taking the helm
for Mary Coleman, planner.
Spencer Butte, November 30
We had a chilly start but the predicted snow and ice didn't
materialize leaving us a pretty decent day for late November.
We started from the Martin street trailhead and hiked up
Amazon creek. On the ridge the fir trees glistened with a heavy
frost with flakes that snowed down on the trail. As we picked
our way through the rocks at the top views of the Three Sisters
and other peaks came into view. On our return trip we stopped
at the Hidaway Bakery for treats. Great group included second
time guest Bryce Barthuly, Lee Slattum, Jason McHuff, Dave
Carter, Jean Gabriel, Rosanna Wilson, and John Huff, leader.
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