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Alvadore Neighborhood News

Q 2018 ● Volume 1, Issue 1 ● March 2018 ● Editor Cheryl Chambers (541) 689-4621

December 2018 – February 2019

The 12th Annual Alvadore Community Holiday Bazaar - Alvadore Fire Station Saturday, December 1, 2018

For Info

Call

541-688-1546 or

541-689-0044

The Alvadore God’s

Food Box distributes

food in conjunction with

Food for Lane County

from 10am-2pm on the

4th Thursday of each

month at the

Alvadore Christian

Church

27373 8th Street, Junction

City OR

December moved to

Thursday the 20th

Alvadore Christian Church

quilting group called the

Peacemakers, has been making

comfort quilts for cancer

patients for eight years. The

mission of this group is “To bring

honor and glory to God by

wrapping the Word around

those needing comfort” and to

date they have given 377 quilts.

If you know anyone suffering

with cancer please contact the

Peacemakers so they can offer

comfort and God’s word to

them. Alvadore church phone

number 541-688-8884. This

ministry is supported by

donations and the selling of

raffle tickets for the annual

special Christmas Quilt. Raffle

tickets are available from any

group member or at the

Alvadore Bazaar on Dec 1 at the

Firehouse or Cheryl 541-689-4621

Win This Quilt

Raffle Tickets $1.00 or 6 for $5.00

Support an Awesome Cause

See the Quilt at the Fire Station Dec 1

Drawing Dec 16th

Alvadore Library – Fire Station

Parking Lot How things happen in Alvadore… Claudia Doiel,

Lions President was thinking we needed a place for

folks to get a book when the library was closed. A

Little Free Library seemed like the answer, she talked

to Karen Lord and she suggested Mike Finley could

make one and Viola, Mike preformed. Below

pictures are the new Alvadore library hours sign, the

new free library along with Ramona Jirkovsky,

volunteer and manager of the library. Currently we

have 4 additional volunteers Trevor Anderson, Mary

Healy, Alyssa Freeman and Judy Heidenrich. Many

thanks to all their efforts. Special thanks to Mike

Finley

“I called at about 11am when we

unexpectedly had no water, and by 3pm

we had a tank full. Thank you Emerald

Water”

Decker’s Red Eagle Appaloosas est. 1992

years over 300 purebred Appaloosas have been registered

with DREA prefix, designating Decker’s Red Eagle Appaloosas

as their breeder. Helping to keep this wonderful breed

thriving has been very satisfying, but extremely challenging.

Understanding equine genetics is four times more difficult

than either people or dogs. Horses have twice as many pairs

of chromosomes, so predicting the outcome of a mating has

four times as many possibilities. Milton believes in tilting at

windmills.

After a lifelong love of horses, Milton finally started breeding purebred Appaloosas in 1992. A family

project, wife Mary, three daughters, Donna, Molly, and Jill, as well as son, Ellis all were involved. Mary and

Milton, over the next ten years, traveled the western US, learning from other breeders and selecting

breeding stock from the purest, by blood Foundation bred Appaloosas. This breed is extremely versatile

and is great for super disposition, endurance, good stock horse, long lived, great athleticism, trustworthy

on the trail, as well as their very colorful coat patterns. The three Decker daughters rode Appaloosas on

Oregon-Washington competitive Drill team for eight years. Decker’s found many of the mainstream

breeders had crossed Appaloosas with Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds. However, they learned that

some people, wanted the purebred, especially like-minded US breeders as well as breeders around the

world. Soon they were sending horses to Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom,

Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and more recently starter herds to Chile and Slovakia. Over the last 26

Burn Permit Pick one up at

Alvadore Fire Station. Posted outside on the

back door. Burn season Oct 1- June 15. Call the

Residential Backyard Burning Advisory Line at

541-726-3976 each day before burning

Pony Tails

SevaDog Rescue Quality Family Rescue Expert Match Making

501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Now offering Dog Boarding at the Claymore

Waggin Inn. Call today for rates 541-731-2930

www.sevadog.org

Rene and Bobby Bell want to express a huge heart felt thanks for all those that stopped and helped with the fire on Clearlake Rd last Sunday 11/11/2018. They could not have gotten their mother to safety with out all the selfless neighbors. They don't have the names of the Good Samaritans, but it is very important they know their efforts have deeply touched the family. Corlyss Bell passed this morning in Portland as a result of burns and smoke inhalation. Hug your loved ones.

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Q1 2018 ● Volume 1, Issue 1 ● March 2018 ● Editor Cheryl Chambers (541) 689-4621

Alvadore Lions

Clearlake Home Fire Sunday 11/11/2018

Rene and Bobby Bell want to express a huge heartfelt thanks

for all those that stopped and helped with the home fire on

Clearlake Rd. They could not have gotten their mother to safety

without all the selfless neighbors. They don’t have the names of

the Good Samaritans, but it is very important they know your

efforts have deeply touched the family. If you would like to

help, Emily Ewoniuk set up a Go Fund Me page for The Bell

Family. You might recognize the bell family home on Clearlake

as the location of a huge relay for life garage sale during most summers. Hug your loved ones often

We need help – With a motto of “We serve” Alvadore Lions last month

arranged for hearing aids for a lady who couldn’t afford them. We recently

purchased glasses for another. The Alvadore Community Library (and the new

“Little Free Library”) are supported by us. We pay the bills by holding events, e.g.,

sponsoring the bazaar, pancake breakfasts, chicken barbecues. Please email

alvadorelions@yahoo.com for information if you’re interested in joining – or are

willing to give us a helping hand with an event.

Shoeboxes for Seniors Alvadore Lions are again sponsoring a Shoebox

Christmas project, filling shoeboxes with gifts for area people in need. If you have

shoeboxes to donate, they can be left at the library or in a covered area at the

Alvadore Christian Church

Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 (6:30pm)

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PLAY Alvadore Community Chest runs this event to help local rural families and individuals

facing emergency financial difficulties, awarding funds toward their basic needs

including, but not limited to: food, clothing, utilities, rent or mortgage payments.

Alvadore Christian Church 27373 8th Street, Junction City (Alvadore)

THE BIG ONE Community Meeting – January 8th “It’s not a matter of IF, but

WHEN,” “Everything West of I-5 will be toast” You have heard these statements regarding

the earthquake and tsunami that is predicted to strike the Oregon coast. The impending

event is expected to mimic the 2011 disaster in Japan. 700 miles of the West Coast rests

upon Cascadia subduction zone which has a long history of devastating events.

When will The Big One happen? Great questions! However, there is a greater question. Do you have a

plan? Do you know how to minimize the risk of injury when your surroundings are crashing around you?

Will you be able to survive 72 hours with little or no communication, utilities or services? Do you know

the best method for contacting family and friends when the phone systems are jammed?

Preparedness questions and concerns will be addressed in a community meeting to be held at

Alvadore Christian Church Tuesday Jan 8th 2019 at 7pm. Please join us for this opportunity to be

informed and ready.

BINGO!

Cans for Camp! The Alvadore Christian Church Group is collecting

recyclable bottles and cans. Call if you would like someone to pick them up

for you. 541-689-4621

In the last three months we picked up $25.00 worth of cans keep them coming.

Halloween Carnival 2018

We had a great turnout and lots of fun. A big thank you to the volunteers that did everything

form delivering flyers to cleaning up at the end.

A special thanks to Lane Fire Authority for allowing us the use of the station and to Conor Irving

for his years of support. As well as to the first responder volunteers The Crocker’s who made

cotton candy and Popcorn all evening and the kitchen staff. Thanks to the board members

Danell and Cheryl, and to Dianna Irving and Pamela Ramos who have worked with me for 21

years. Without them, this carnival would not have celebrated 43 years. Volunteers: Becky,

Brenna, Brian, Charity, Cheryl, Chris, Connie, Christina, Conner, Dakota, Dan, Dana, Danell,

Darnell, Darrell, David, Dianna, Gene, Geri, Holly, Hope, Jared, Jennifer, Joel, Joey, John, Karla,

Kim, Kimmie, Laura, Lauri, Marvin, Melani, Mikala, Mike, Paddy, Pamela, Patsy, Remy, Richard,

Sam, Shawn, Sue, Susan, Taylor, Terri, Torianna, The Crokers, Tom, Tony, Wendy and of Course

Zack. I am certain we have missed folks here. But please know all were instrumental in the

success. A special shout out to all our donors for their financial and gift support: Ruth Ankeny &

Molly Ankeny Williams, @ Nordica Salon, Banfield Veterinary clinic, BarnCraft, Big Foot Beverage,

Bi-Mart, Camas Country Mill and Bakery, Café 440/Schuetz family, Conser Quarry, Cosmos

Creations, Fiddlers Green, H & E Feed, Wendy Hayes, Brian Huey & the Huey Family, Hurd

Industries, Jerrys Home Improvement Center, Lou & Chris Kokkeler, 4-Star Meat, Gordon & Esther

Locke, McDonald Wholesale & Greg Garn, Nancy’s Yogurt, Papa Murphy’s Pfeiffer Winery,

Redline Automotive, Route 66 Grill Restaurant, Steinhauer Automotive, SureCrop and True Value

Distribution.

A note for those who donate, the carnival received our 501(c)(3) non- profit status. We can

accept donations throughout the year. Kim King Board President

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My… No wait, Cougars, Bears and Coyotes…

The Clearlake Estates neighborhood group released this information to neighbors in October. In

the last couple of months there have been several sitings of bear, cougar and coyote in

Clearlake Estates. The cougar sightings became very disturbing when a neighbor’s horse was

attacked. After the horse was examined by a veterinarian, it was their opinion the wounds were

from a cougar. Several residences reported hearing a “chirping” noise, a common way for

cougars to communicate. Two juvenile cougars were killed but a larger cougar got away in the

Alvadore area. The trapper found evidence of bear, cougar and coyote in Clearlake Estates.

Cougars have a 50+ mile radius hunting ground, and there have also been several reports of

cougar attacks in the Elmira area. The Elmira attacks include sheep, goats, horses and domestic

dogs. I spoke with an OSP trooper from our local office, he said the fires we have had in our area

this season have brought predators in closer, as well as the cougar population increasing.

Springfield has also had an increase in sightings. Bears have also been an issue in Clearlake

Estates. The neighbors living near the canal have lost a dozen or more fowl, including chickens,

geese and turkeys. There is bear scat, claw scratching on the trees, and evidence a bear tried

to break into one of the barns. Another neighbor lost his entire chicken coup of approximately

12 chickens, possibly killed by a coyote. The Clearlake estates HIA sent out an emergency

newsletter to all neighbors advising of the predator danger.

Deputy Liz Killam, Community Member

28278 Edgewater Drive, Eugene ALVADORE

PROPERTY FOR SALE 2.49 Acres of Country Water

Front. This home is just outside the city and includes

126’ of Clear Lake shore line, borders a

neighborhood park and is at the end of the street.

The park like setting includes a dock for fishing,

canoeing, shop and fruit trees. One owner home in

established Clear Lake Estates. 4 Bedrooms, Office,

2.5 bathrooms, 2010 sqft, 2 Car Garage, 40x60

Shop. RMLS #18285234 $450,000

Call Cheryl Chambers for a showing. 541-689-4621

25215 Perkins Rd, Veneta

LAND FOR SALE

6.09 acre flat park like home site or possibly

dividable. This property is inside Veneta city

and has a small area of greenway/wetlands.

Previous mobile home site. RMLS #17160710

Call for details Cheryl Chambers 541-689-4621

28810 Royal Ave, Eugene OR

Property For Sale Beautiful custom home on 5 irrigated

acres w2ith easy access to Amazon bike

trail close to town. One story, 4 bedrooms,

2.5 bath, 3449 sq. ft. Built for comfort and

entertaining. The list of amenities is too

long to list, here are a few, open concept

kitchen, vaulted/high ceilings, granite on

maple in kitchen and bath, 1 stall horse

barn, 1008 sq. ft garage, paved drive,

built with many extras as a forever home.

RMLS #18300102 $849,000

Cheryl Chambers

541-689-4621

Basket Weaving

December 8th

5pm no cost Alvadore Church

541-689-4621

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