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Rose City Roamers Walking Club Newsletter

CLUB NEWS

Jan 28 Board Meeting 6pm Portland Adventist Hospital

Pavilion Feb 4 Club Meeting– 7pm LL Patio

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CLUB MEETING

Our next club meeting will be on February 4 at Adventist Health’s Patio room (by cafeteria) at 7:00pm. New members welcome.

CLUB DUES RENEWAL

It is time again to renew club memberships. The Fee is still only $6.00 per person or family member for a year. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet you may bring your dues to the meeting on Feb. 4 or mail to Member-ship manager at 14868 SE 130th Dr. Clack-amas, OR. 97015

February –March 2020 THE ROAMER

CALENDAR 2020 Winter Walk to Win Contest! It’s not too late to join!

Sponsored by Evergreen State Volkssport Association

Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association When: January 1 through March 31, 2020

Who: Paid Credit Walkers and Participants WHO make at least a $1.00 Donation to the Event or YRE/Seasonal Walk. ALL Walkers are allowed to walk in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washing-ton.

What: Prizes awarded to winners of a drawing held in the states of Oregon and Washington, there will be a separate drawing for each state.

1st - $100.00 VISA Gift Card

2nd - $75.00 VISA Gift Card

3rd - $50.00 VISA Gift Card

Why: To benefit the walking clubs of Oregon and Washington, allows walkers the opportunity to get outdoors during the winter months.

How: Walkers will be awarded one (1) chit for en-try in the drawing for every 10 walks logged in any of the four (4) states. (See page 2 paragraph 3 for more clarification)

Three (3) Washington winners will be selected in a random drawing to be held at the ESVA State Meet-

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ing on April 25, 2020 in Bellingham, Washington.

There will be Three (3) Oregon winners selected in a random drawing to be held at the OTSVA State Meeting to be determined at a later date, then announced)

Odds of winning depend on the total number of walks logged and the number of “chits” (drawing tickets) walk-ers have earned. The Winning Walker(s) need not be present to win.

The log sheet will need to contain the walker’s name and address, the walk name, walk number which is the YRE/Seasonal or Event Stamp Number, email address and date they have walked.

To qualify, log sheets must be received by the OSTVA Recognition Chairperson no later than April 10th, 2020, via email or “snail” mail: Ed Hainline, 11410 SE 90th Ave #1511, Happy Valley OR 97086-4604 360-921-1909 (if no answer, please leave a message)

This contest for 2020 is the same as last year (2019), allowing walkers from Oregon and Washington the walking opportunity to walk in any of the 4 states of the Northwest Region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Wash-ington).

Walkers will earn a "chit" for a drawing at either the ESVA State Meeting on April 25, 2020 in Bellingham, Washington or the OTSVA State Meeting (date and location to be determined), for every "10 Walks" they complete.

** If more than the 10 walks have been walked the walker will be awarded the next higher level of chits (example – 14 walks – walker will be awarded “2 chits” and so on for the number of walks walked. List ALL of the walks you do. By doing so you might earn another ‘”chit”,

The chit will be placed into the drawing by the Recognition Chairperson and drawn by the President of the respective State Organization (ESVA or OTSVA) at the 2nd Quarter State Meeting and a notation of how many chits for each walker will be kept by the Recognition Chairperson.

NOTE:

Washington State Resident Walkers: You may walk in any of the 4 states. All walks done in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington will be recorded on a log sheet for Washington and will be for the Washington State Drawing.

Oregon State Resident Walkers: You may walk in any of the 4 states. All walks done in Alaska, Idaho, Ore-gon and Washington will be recorded on a log sheet for Oregon and will be for the Oregon State Drawing.

There are 2 (two) Walk Log Sheets, one is numbered (1-40) with each 10 walks noted and a “chit” (drawing ticket) will be awarded. The other sheet is unnum-bered for those walkers who will do more than 40 walks in the contest time period of 3 months, a “chit” (drawing ticket) will be awarded for each 10 walks (or as not-ed above) on the additional log sheet as needed.

Please make copies of the contest information sheet and log sheet(s) for your friends who are not a member of a walking club. The more ways this contest in-formation gets out - the more walkers will be aware of it.

There will be copies available at upcoming traditional walking events in both Ore-gon and Washington.

These forms are also at http://walkoregon.org/club-news-blog/ or htt/esva.online Happy Trails to ALL!!

WALKING ADVENTURES INTERNATIONAL Presents ~ CVF Con-vention in Yellowknife, NWT 2020 June 10-23, 2020 • 14 Days • $3675 A Volkssport Tour offering walks in Northwest Territories, Alberta,

British Columbia, and Washington State Start: Yellowknife, NWT Finish: Seattle, WA

Join walkers from around North America to celebrate walking and volkssport at the 2020 Convention in Yel-lowknife, hosted by the Canadian Volkssport Federation! We start our Adventure at the CVF Convention in Yellowknife, NWT and finish in Seattle, Washington, enjoying a total of 9 convention and 15 post-convention walks. After the convention, we offer a wide variety of additional walks as we travel south and west through the diverse landscapes of Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state! View the itinerary at our website: https://walkingadventures.com/adventures/canadian-convention/ Reserve your spot with a $500 Registration deposit! ** Contact us with any questions

Join walkers from around North America to celebrate walking and volkssport at the 2020 Convention in Yel-lowknife, hosted by the Canadian Volkssport Federation! We start our Adventure at the CVF Convention in Yellowknife, NWT and finish in Seattle, Washington, enjoy-ing a total of 9 convention and 15 post-convention walks. After the convention, we offer a wide variety of ad-ditional walks as we travel south and west through the diverse landscapes of Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state! ** View the itinerary at our website: https://walkingadventures.com/adventures/canadian-convention/ Reserve your spot with a $500 Registration deposit! Contact us with any questions at 800.779.0353 or fun@walkingadventures.com or Visit our website at www.walkingadventures.com

PORTLAND – Clackamas

MT TALBERT NATURE PARK

Start: CLARION INN & SUITES 9717 SE Sunnyside Rd. Contact: Judy D., 503-698-4398

PORTLAND – North

HISTORIC ST. JOHNS,

SWAN ISLAND-UNIV PORTLAND

Start: WEST COAST HEALTH & FITNESS 7522 N. Lombard St. Contact: Dick Baker 360-991-8806

PORTLAND – Northwest

DOWNTOWN LANDMARKS, FOUR PARKS,

Start: LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 1015 NW 22nd Avenue Contact: Ed Hainline, 360-921-1909 Parking validation pass or fee required.

PORTLAND-Northeast

HAWTHORNE -LADD’S ADDITION-AND PARKS

Start: STARBUCKS COFFEE 3639 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Contact: Susan T 503-975-9151

PORTLAND – Northeast

HOLLYWOOD,-LLOYD CENTER, HIGHLIGHTS-

HAWTHORNE LAURELHURST AREA Start: PROVIDENCE PORTLAND 4805 NE Glisan St. Contact: John H., 503-654-3494

PORTLAND – Southwest

TRYON CREEK STATE PARK

Start: TRYON CREEK STATE PARK 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd. Contact: John H., 503-654-3494

PORTLAND – Southeast

REED COLLEGE,

CRYSTAL SPRINGS GARDENS

Safeway—Customer Service 4600 SE Woodstock Blvd Contact: John H., 503-654-3494

LAKE OSWEGO –

LAKE OSWEGO-LO RIVER RUN,

Start: Albertson’s Store 16199 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd. Contact: Ed H., 360-921-1909 TUALATIN

Ibach Park, Hedges Creek

Start: Starbucks at Hedges Creek

8639 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Tualatin, OR Contact: Joe K, 503-260-7033

TUALATIN

Three Cities, Three Parks

Start: REI - Tualatin

7410 SW Bridgeport Road

Tigard, OR

Contact: Joe K, 503-260-7033

(YREs)

YEAR ROUND WALKS

Wednesday Walks

GROUP WALKS

***walks begin at 10 a.m. with lunch about 2 hours af-terwards (unless noted otherwise) ***

***These walks are cancelled If there is snow or ice on the sidewalks. We normally email the list when this happens.***

You can get directions and more information about these walks at www.vancouverusavolkssporters.org/Wed/wed.htm.

1/29/20 10:00 AM Ft Vancouver National Historic, 1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA YRE 369 Princess Ilchee rated 1A The Smokin Oak, 501 Columbia St (2 km from finish) 2/5/20 10:00 AM Starbucks, 3639 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland YRE 998 Hawthorne & SE rated 1A at counter McMenamins Bagdad, 3702 SE Haw-thorne Blvd (across street) 2/12/20 10:00 AM Holiday Inn Express, 75 82nd Dr. Gladstone YRE 773 Gladstone rated 1A at counter High Rocks Café, 915 E. Arlington St (behind Safeway) 2/19/20 10:00 AM Heritage Park at Lacamas Lake, 303 NW Lake Rd, Camas, WA YRE 364 Lacamas Lake Trail rated 1B (signup here for this day only) Gustav's Pub and Grill, 1705 SE 164th Ave (drive 3 miles)

2/26/20 10:00 AM Safeway, 8255 SW Wilson-ville, Wilsonville YRE 550 Wilsonville rated 2B Cus-tomer Service Abella Italian Kitchen, 8309 SW Main St, Suite 200 (drive) 3/4/20 10:00 AM Clarion Inn & Suites, 9717 SE Sunnyside Rd, Happy Valley YRE 1455 Mt Talbert rated 2B Gustav's Pub and Grill, 12605 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas (3 blocks from finish) 3/11/20 10:00 AM Fred Meyer - Salmon Creek, 800 NE Tenney Road, Vancouver YRE 157 Whipple Creek rated 1A Customer Service Billygan's Roadhouse, 13200 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver (short drive) 3/18/20 10:00 AM McMenamins Greenway Pub, 12272 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Tigard (today only start here) YRE 1025 Summerlake Park rated 1A McMenamins Greenway Pub, 12272 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Tigard (at remote start) 3/25/20 10:00 AM Columbia Sportswear Outlet, 1323 SE Tacoma St, Portland 3 Bridges rated 1B start box is to your left Thai Lahnna, 7937 SE 13th Ave (3 Blocks from finish)

2/1/2020 Portland, OR Pre Super Bowl Event ID: 113794 Distance - Trail Ratings: 5K / 11K - 1A Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Finish by 3:00pm Location: McMenamins Kennedy School Start Point / Driving Directions: Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only Comments:: This walk was designed by Sherwood Merrywalkers and later sponsored by Valley Volkswalkers. Beautiful community with lovely houses/gardens and trees providing shade. Host Club: Columbia River Volkssport Club Contact: Ed Hainline (360) 921-1909 Website: www.walking4fun.org E-Mail Contact: opahainline49@gmail.com WOC: Gazebo Host Club: Willamette Wanderers Contact: Julia Westerberg (541) 967-3001 Website: www.willwander.weebly.com E-Mail Contact: pjwesterberg@comcast.net 2/8/2020 - 2/8/2020 Portland, OR Heartbreaker Walk Event ID: 113948 Distance - Trail Ratings: 12K/5K - 3C Description: 5k route is easy. Goes by parks down a set of stairs and into Slabtown. A new neighborhood designation. The 12K route is a challenge hence the name Heartbreaker. A total of 1038 stair steps up and a few hundred down. Climb some hills and get some terrific views of the city and distant mountains. It will make you "huff and puff"! The challenges are up to you to find and discover along the walk. If you do the 12K bring water and something to snack. Amenities: Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Finish by 3:00pm Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Building # 2 (Foyer) Start Point / Driving Directions: 1040 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR Directions; I-5 Exit #302B (I-405/US30W). Take US30W onto Vaughn Str. exit. Left on NW 23rd Ave. Left on NW Northrup. Right on NW 22nd Ave. Left on NW Marshall to parking structure on the left and right. Either one is ok to park in. Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only Comments: 5K route rated 1A. 12K route 3C Host Club: Columbia River Volkssport Club Contact: Pat Jewett (503) 453-6018 Website: www.walking4fun.org E-Mail Contact: scoutpjwriter@gmail.com

(Club sponsored walks)

TRADITIONAL WALK EVENTS

3/1/2020 Springfield, OR Kelly's Overlook Event Type: Traveling Guided Walk Event ID: 116067 Distance - Trail Ratings: 10k/5k - 2A Description: This guided 10k/5k walk is mostly on Sidewalks and paved areas of Springfield with many Chal-lenges and a short uphill walk to the top of Kelly Butte for a view of the surrounding area. Springfield has a lot to offer with many beautiful murals and curb paintings with a nice stroll along the banks of the Willamette Riv-er. Folks should arrive before the designated start time to Register and receive Walk maps and directions. Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:30-10 am Location: 215 West C St. Springfield OR 97477 Start Point / Driving Directions: Willamalane Adult Activity Center 215 W. C St. Springfield OR. From I-5 SOUTH BOUND: Exit 194A onto 126 then exit onto 528 South Springfield City Center. Right at traffic light On-to Pioneer parkway toward Springfield City Center. Right on C Street to end at Willamalane Adult Activity Center. From I-5 exit 194A and follow directions as above. Awards & Fees: ZZ Comments: Pets are welcome owners must follow leash and cleanup laws. All must Register prior to walking. The walk is 1A for most of the walk with the exception of the gradual climb up to Kelly's Overlook. Walkers should bring water and bring appropriate clothing in case of any weather change. Special Programs and Chal-lenges are many. AVA: Ice Cream Parlors ESVA: Restaurants, Historic Railroads, Brewery, Vino, Distillery. WOC: Antique Shop, Auditorium, Bank, Barber Shop, Bike Shop, City hall, Chinese Food, Deli, Dogs, Depot, Dock, Engines, Emergency, Entertainment, Flowers, Forest, Gazebo, Gallery, Garden, High School, Hotel, Ink, Images, Irish, Italian, Justice, Java, Jewelry, Japanese, Klubs, Landmark, Library, Murals, Mountains, Mu-seum, Monument, Noodles, Nature, Nuts, Nursery, Overlook, Outlet, Parks, Playground, Pedestrian Bridge, Palm Tree, Queen, Quilt, Quality, Water Hole, Water Tower, Waterway. Host Club: Eugene Springfield Mossback Volkssport Contact: Don Reed (541) 974-5780 Website: www.mossbacks.org E-Mail Contact: donreed1946@yahoo.com 3/14/2020 Beaverton, OR St. Patrick's Teddy Bear Event ID: 113954 Distance - Trail Ratings: 10/6 k - 1A Description: We'll be heading east through Beaverton, passing through several parks, neighborhoods, and some retail areas. There will be several new challenges plus many current challenges. Suitable for strollers. Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: Walking the USA A - Z Start Times: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm; finish by 4 pm Location: Cedar Hills Crossing Start Point / Driving Directions: 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 I-5 NORTHBOUND: Take OR217. North to exit #1 (Walker Rd). LEFT at top of ramp crossing over OR217. LEFT on SW Cedar Hills Blvd. RIGHT into Cedar Hills Crossing parking lot. Enter mall through front doors to RIGHT of Starbucks. I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Take I-405 exit. Then exit #1D (Beaverton/Oregon Coast) onto US26 (Sunset Hwy W). Take exit #68 turning LEFT onto SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Continue as above. I-84 WESTBOUND: Merge onto I-5 to cross the river. Continue as above. Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only

Comments: This event is our annual Teddy Bear collection for the Dougy Center in Portland. We prefer bears and other animals about 12-14" in height, just big enough for a child to hug. Pets permitted but NOT in building(s). Owners responsible for leash and clean up laws. Host Club: Cedar Milers Contact: Dan Webster (971) 221-4994 Website: www.cedarmilerswalking.club E-Mail Contact: walkin_oregon@comcast.net 3/21/2020 Jefferson, OR Nature and overlook walk Event Type: Traveling Guided Walk Event ID: 115890 Distance - Trail Ratings: 10k/5k - 1B Description: Walk one or both 5k loops on paved, dirt and gravel paths thru old and new parts of Jeffer-son. This guided walk will be a precursor to the traditional walk to be held here in October to celebrate 150 year anniversary of Jefferson. One loop will take you up to the Indian museum with nice views of the surrounding Valley and the other will be parts of the old town passing the historic Conser home. Amenities: Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:30 - 10 am Location: Thriftway market Start Point / Driving Directions: From I-5 take exit 238 Left at stop sign, toward S. Jefferson. Left just after the bridge to enter Thriftway Grocery parking area. Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only Comments: Participants must sign a registration waiver prior to walking. Please arrive early to register so as to start the walk at 10:00 am. Restrooms available at the start. Folks should carry water since this is a guided walk. Challenges - WOC: Banks, Barber Shop, Bike Shop, City hall, Deli, Engines, Emergncy, Entertainment, Festival, Forest, Firehouse, Gallery, Gazebo, High School, Historic Home, Images, Justice, Java, Klubs, Library, Landmark, Museum, Orchard, Parks, Playground, Quilts, Water-hole, Water Tower, Waterway. ESVA: Restaurants. Brewery. AVA: Mayflower Host Club: Albany Fitwalkers Contact: JANET EPPERSON (209) 815-0607 Website: www.albanyfitwalkers.org E-Mail Contact: jeoao@aol.com 4/1/2020 Oregon City OR National Walking Day Event Type: Traveling Guided Walk Event ID: 116265 Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 and 10 km - 1A Description: The walk will be on sidewalk and city streets using two 5 km loops. One loop is rated 1A and will go by many historic home and along the Promenade overlooking downtown and the Willamette Falls. The second loop is rated 2A and goes through downtown and along the Willamette River. Amenities: Strollers: | Wheelchairs: | Pets: | Restrooms: Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:10 to 9:25 am Location: Pioneer Community Center Start Point / Driving Directions: 615 5th Street From I-205 take exit #9. LEFT on McLoughlin Blvd. LEFT on 10th Street. Keep LEFT at top of hill onto 7th St. RIGHT on John Adams St to the Pioneer Community Center on right.. Two small parking lot and free on street parking available. Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only

Comments: The walk is also sponsored by Pioneer Community Center and Health Net - bot have had give-a-ways in the past.

Host Club: Rose City Roamers Contact: Dick Baker (360) 991-8806 Website: www.rosecityroamers.org E-Mail Contact: dickbkr@q.com 4/5/2020 Eugene, OR Roaring Rapids Event Type: Traveling Guided Walk Event ID: 116065 Distance - Trail Ratings: 10k/6k - 1A Description: This walk takes you parts of Eugene and Springfield along some well established paved trails and some Brand new trails near and along the Willamette River. Beginning with walking in an up graded area of Springfield. and through interesting areas near the University of Oregon campus. You will then walk through River Park in Springfield after which you will pass an Historic Train Station. You will finish at Roaring Rapids Pizza Parlor featuring a 1930's carousel. Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: Carousels Across America, Walking the USA A - Z Start Times: 10:45 am - 11:15 am Location: Roaring Rapids Pizza Company Start Point / Driving Directions: 4006 Franklin Blvd. Eugene OR. From I-5 North or South bound: Exit 191, Right on Glenwood Blvd. Right on Franklin Blvd. Drive 1/3 mile and Left to Roaring Rapids Pizza Company Awards & Fees: ZZ Comments: This will be a guided walk. All must sign a waivers before starting the walk. Please be early so as to start the walk on time. You will be guided on either a 6k or 10k walk. Pets are welcome but not in buildings. Leash and cleanup laws will apply. Challenges & SP's, WOC: Banks, Entertainment, Hotel, Java, Klubs, Landmark, Monument, Nature, Parks, Playground, Pedestrian bridge, Palm tree, Water hole, Waterways. ESVA: Restaurants. AVA: Carousels Across America. Host Club: Eugene Springfield Mossback Volkssport Contact: Don Reed (541) 974-5780 Website: www.mossbacks.org E-Mail Contact: donreed1946@yahoo.com 4/26/2020 Sweet Home, OR Covered Bridges Event Type: Traveling Guided Walk Event ID: 116228 Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 & 10 k - 2B Description: The walk will begin at the Historic Weddle Covered bridge. and will take off on well groomed trails with nice views of the surrounding mountains and forested areas. much of the walk will stay on paved areas of Sweet Home with many challenges along the route. Something for everyone on this walk. Caution, Watch for BIG Foot. Amenities: Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes Special Programs: This event doesn't have any special Programs assigned. Start Times: 9:30 - 10 am Location: Sankey Park, 877 14th Ave Covered Bridge Start Point / Driving Directions: From I-5 SOUTH BOUND: Exit 228 LEFT (East) on Hwy. 34 toward Lebanon. Drive 6 miles and Right on Denny Sch. road. becomes Airport Rd. as it curves to the East. Right at second Light onto Hwy 20 (main St.) drive 12 Miles to enter Sweet Home. Right on 12th Street, Left on Kalmia, Right on 14th Park and covered bridge on the Left. I-5 NORTH BOUND Exit 228 and RIGHT onto Hwy 34 East toward Lebanon. Then follow as above. Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only Comments: Folks should arrive early to fill out the registration waiver, so as to start the walk on time. Pets are welcome, leash and cleanup laws apply. since this is a guided walk folks should bring water and snacks, bring appropriate clothing in case of weather change. SP's & Challenges. WOC: Antique Store, Auditorium, Bank, Barber Shop, City Hall, Dogs, Deli, Engines, Entertainment, Emergency,

Forests, Firehouse, High School, Ink, Justice, Java, Klubs, Landmark,Murals, Moutains, Nature, Nuts, Overlook, Parks, Playground, Pedestrian Bridge, Waterhole, Waterway. ESVA: Restaurants. Host Club: Albany Fitwalkers Contact: JANET EPPERSON (209) 815-0607 Website: www.albanyfitwalkers.org E-Mail Contact: jeoao@aol.com

2019 Club Officer Directory

President: Dick Baker 360-991-8806 dick-bkr@q.com Vice President: Ed Hainline, 360-921-1909 opahainline49@gmail.com Treasurer: Jim Wolf 503-641-0387 jim-wolf@frontier.com Secretary: Debbie Esmond, 503-777-2717 Esmondd1@hotmail.com Membership Manager, Cheri Stone 503-502-7647 Cstone8175@msn.com M@L Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Website Manager: Susan Treacy 503-975-9151 jsusan45@mac.com Newsletter Editor: Denise Esmond 503-777-2717 Deedlenee@comcast.net M@L (M@L=Member at Large) Website: http:www.rosecityroamers.org For membership dues mail to: Rose City Roamers 14868 SE 130th Dr. Clackamas, OR. 97015 Oregon Trails State Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Www.walkoregon.org President Louise Dix ore-gon.trail.state.volkssport@gmail.com American Volkssport Association Mail: 1001 Pat Booker Rd, Ste 101 Universal City TX 78148 www.ava.org NW Regional Director Tom Baltes NW_RD@AVA.org

My favorite place is whichever sidewalk is beneath my feet be-cause I am just constantly fasci-nated by walking and looking and learning. If I've already walked a street five times, then the next five times I walk it looking up, and I learn something about the cornices. Danny Meyer