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Cold Weather Coming to the Mountain! Take Precautions Now!

Sunday, January 20, 2008
by Liz Warren

OK, get ready. It looks like three evenings of plummeting temperatures coming up tonight, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, dipping down to 18 degrees or so. We all remember what happened the last time temperatures plunged to the teens on the mountain.  Many homes were flooded and suffered extensive damages. So take precautions now! Here are some handy tips from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s web site:

       During a cold spell:

  • Keep heat at 55° F. or higher.
  • Turn on both hot and cold faucets near outside walls to allow a small trickle of water to run during the night and, if seldom used, during extremely cold days as well.
  • Keep sink cabinet doors open to allow more heat to circulate around pipes underneath, particularly if located near exterior walls.
  • If you need to be away from home, leave the heat on or drain your water system before you go. Ask someone to check your house daily.

If your pipes freeze:

  • Open all faucets.

 

  • Remove insulation and wrap pipes in rags. If possible, pour hot water over pipes, starting where exposure to the cold is greatest. If that doesn't thaw them, call your plumber. Don't try to thaw pipes with an open flame of any kind.



If your pipes burst:

  • Shut off the water immediately to prevent additional damage.

 

  • Take proper precautions to avoid an electrical shock from being in or near standing water.

 

  • Call your plumber.

 

  • Take an inventory of any damaged property or possessions. Do not dispose of any items without the prior approval of your insurance adjuster.

 Before the cold weather hits

  • Make sure adult family members know how to shut off water and call a plumber if needed.

 

  • Insulate pipes, especially those close to outside walls, in attics or crawl spaces where the chance of freezing is greatest. If you have an outside electrical water pump, don't forget to insulate it as well.

 

  • Wrap pipes with heat tape.

 

  • Seal leaks surrounding or near pipes.

 

  • Remember to bring garden hoses in and turn off and drain water to outdoor spigots at the cutoff valve.

 

  • If you have an outdoor pool or spa, check with the manufacturer on how to protect it from freezing.

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Wildwood to Wemme Safety Improvement Project

Thursday, January 17, 2008
by Liz Warren

This meeting will give information concerning the future widening of hiway 26 in the Wildwood-Wemme area. There will be an informational meeting January 24th at the Mt. Hood Lions Club on Woodsey Way and US 26th at 24730 Woodsey Lane presented by ODOT-Oregon Department of Transportation. You can stop by between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM for an informative open house.

The good news is that the project has a new name and is actually combining two paving projects, The new name is US 26: Salmon River Bridge to East LoLo Pass Road Project. Paving will be completed at both ends of the project so traffic distruption will be at a minimum for local residents and travelers.

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Recent Dumping of Snow in Welches January 2008!

Thursday, January 10, 2008
by Liz Warren

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The Resort at the Mountain Sells!

Thursday, January 3, 2008
by Liz Warren

The Resort at the Mountain recently sold in December after eighteen years of ownership by Ed Hopper, who has recently retired. The new owner is The Coastal Hotel Group which is a Seattle based management group. The company has interest in two other Oregon properties. One is the Inn at Otter Crest at Otter Rock and the other property is in downtown Portland called Hotel Fifty.

The goal of the new company is to change the resort from a three star to a four star resort. This will be completed by renovations of the golf course,  current facilities including new guest rooms, existing rooms plus adding  spa facilities. The new owners intend to increase the business by 40% or more with their plans.

These improvements and new ownership should help the local economy with increased jobs, increased revenue with shoppers for local businesses and restaurants. The CEO of Coastal Hotel Group, Yogi Hutsen, said this resort is truly a diamond in the rough.

As events unfold I will keep you posted.

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Measure 49 Update for Buyers and Sellers!

Thursday, November 22, 2007
by Liz Warren

Read the latest on Measure 49 :

Hit this link

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Buena Vista Homes Come to Auction in Sandy

Sunday, November 18, 2007
by Liz Warren

If you've traveled through Sandy recently the signs are hard to miss. Auction signs spring up on both East and West sides of the town signaling an  auction of 32 homes owned by Buena Vista builders.

Twelve of the homes are located in Cascadia Village and the balance are in the Hamilton Ridge subdivision.

Details may be found at this link:

Buena Vista Auction

It's the case of overbuilding during economic changes and not selling your inventory. This impacts not only other single family homeowner's in Sandy who are trying to sell right now but also homes further up the mountain in Welches, Brigtwood and Rhododendron. Single family homes in subdivisions are up against some stiff competition with auctions and standing inventory from Rhodododendron to Gresham!

 

 

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Mt. Hood Christmas Trees

Sunday, November 18, 2007
by Liz Warren

Looking for a great family event? Come to Mt. Hood and cut your Christmas tree in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Our family has taken this adventurous route in the past and it is FUN!

You can cut up to one tree 12 feet tall. Permits will be available starting the Monday before Thanksgiving at these locations:

 
Mt.Hood National Forest Headquarters

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, OR (SE 362nd and Hwy 26)

503-668-1700

Monday thru Friday

7:30am to 4:30pm (closed 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch)


Zigzag Ranger District

70220 E. Hwy 26

Zigzag, OR

503-622-3191

Monday thru Saturday in November 7:45am to 4:30pm

Through December 17th, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm

 

 

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Three Upcoming Musical Events and Festivals!!!

Sunday, September 9, 2007
by Liz Warren

Three musical events and festivals are heading to the mountain next weekend!

September 14 through 16th

First is the Festival of the Forest held at Wildwood Park right off Hiway 26. This event will be held September 15th and 16th. This event celebrates Mt. Hood’s culture, arts & forest. Over 12 hours of live music, food, beer garden, booth with activities & crafts, art contest and forest activities for the whole family. Don’t miss the 20 year musical reunion of legendary Portland nightclub The Last Hurrah. We are talking some great Portland bands such as Burnside Bombers – Bob Voll & the Too Loose Trio - Cowboy Angels -  Hank Rasco - Hurrman Burrman – Jeff Lorber – Marlon McClain - Jack McMahon - John Bunzow – Jon Koonce (of the Distractions) & One More Mile  - Lone Coyote Club - NuShoozOrchestra -  Thin Man
Trigger's Revenge -  Billy Rancher's Unreal Gods - Wheatfield
Lineup Subject to Change

Hit this link for details: http://www.mthood.info/forestfest/

 

This year is the first annual 3900 Foot Festival event on September 14th and 15th.  The event will take place over Friday and Saturday at Mt. Hood Skibowl East (Multorpor) on two outdoor stages. The goal of the festival is to feature the best of independent music in the West, and make it accessible to everyone--families, kids, teenagers, and others, as well as to celebrate our beautiful natural resources at Mt. Hood. Details are listed at this link. http://theunionrecords.net/index.php

The third event: Spirit on the Mountain Christian music festival on September 15th at the Mt. Hood RV Village. This event features 14 well knows Christian bands and details can be found at this link: www.spiritonthemountain.com

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Data Mongers Will Love This Info on the Oregon Real Estate Quarterly Report!

Monday, July 16, 2007
by Liz Warren

Ok folks, if you are an info junkie you will enjoy the University of Portland's quarterly report for real estate. Hit the link below to download the report by pdf file.  It includes quite a bit of info on the Oregon economy,  Not only does this report cover residential and commercial properties, it comments on the apartment market and downtown condos. No, it is not specific to the mountain market but....since many of our sales are second homes the general implications are broader and ripple out to the second home market.

www.mthoodarearealestate.com/agent_files/portland state/portland state university center for real estate.pdf

 

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The Buck Stops Here

Sunday, June 17, 2007
by Liz Warren

 

The amount of wildlife you see in Welches on a daily basis is pretty amazing. This buck stopped here:

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Then a tiny fawn came by a little later.

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