By Dr. Robert Kelly, DMD, For The Mountain Times The Winter Olympics concluded last month, and one of the big stories coming out of the event was the US Hockey Men’s and Women’s teams both bringing home gold medals. It was big news, and along with gold medal wins there was also big teeth news, as the hero of the US Men’s Hockey team, Jack Hughes, not only nailed the overtime winning shot but also lost teeth in the process. They are calling it the “Golden Smile,” as a high s

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Early March brought a lively evening of conversation, dinner, and dancing as the Hoodland Women’s Club hosted its annual Spring Fling on March 7 at Alpine Events in Rhododendron. Guests arrived for a relaxed hour of mingling before sitting down to dinner. The celebration continued on the dance floor as DJ Nathan Ostrander kept the music going throughout the night. The event was held at Alpine Events in Rhododendron, with new owners Dani Wo

Name: Adriane Bovero Place of birth: Sacramento California How long on the Mountain: 3 years If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain: I lived in Portland for 23 years and have always been drawn to the mountain for vacations, recreation, and recharge. In 2023 my wife and I decided to make a major change and buy a vacation home here to live full time. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for both mental and physical health, along wit

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times The cavern was dark, lit only by flickering candles. Will Frank plucked his guitar, and the sound echoed through the underground café in medieval Caen, France. Nobody spoke his language – and he didn’t speak French – but by the time he reached the “la-la-la” part of Paul Simon’s The Boxer, everyone was singing along. It was 1972. Will had set out across Europe with a backpack and guitar, hitchhiking from country to country for four and a h

By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times They say it takes a village to assure the overall well-being of a community, and when it comes to providing for those who cannot provide for themselves, the Welches Laundromat is doing their part and then some. Located off of Welches Road behind the library, the Welches Laundromat has been a huge resource to community members and to those passing through or vacationing. Owner and Mt. Hood Villages resident Heather Kelner sees her role in the

By Lion Milt Fox, For the Mountain Times Jim Turin Memorial Lions Scholarship Dinner, Saturday April 4th! Please plan to attend our Jim Turin Memorial Lions Scholarship Dinner on Saturday April 4th. Happy Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6.00 p.m.. This year's dinner will include Spaghetti, Italian Sausage, Italian Bread and Salad (we’ll be using some of Lion Jim’s famous recipes).Price at the door is $8 for Kids 10 and under, and $20 for adults. Special Adult Presale

By Pat Zimmer Member feature: Linda Bergman Linda Bergman had always wanted to live by water. So when she found a place on the Sandy River, she sold her beloved arts and crafts bungalow in Portland and moved to Hoodland. In the 10 years she’s lived up here, Linda has created a yard full of flowers – fuschias echinacea, hostas, geraniums in pots. “I’ve tried to make a space that’s colorful,” she said. “I start every morning on the deck if it’s nice – with a book. I read prett

By Ty Walker, The Mountain Times It’s official. Orlando Cryer has joined the ranks of the Hoodland Fire District as a volunteer firefighter. He and his fellow classmates were sworn in and received their badges from the recruit academy at a special graduation ceremony on March 10 at the fire station.. Training started in the fall with a field of more than 20 prospects, 11 of whom earned their badges after completing a challenging course of studies and physical exercises. “I r

By Pat Erdenberger, For The Mountain Times Most of you know that the mission of the Hoodland Community Planning Organization (HCPO) is to bring County information to our Hoodland community members and provide a loud voice back to the County. We also provide speaking engagements of interest to the community. We are looking forward to a presentation on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and the Hoodland Emergency Communication Service (HECN). Marti Bowne is the co-coordinator

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times It’s been a roller coaster of a decade on the mountain. We’ve seen historic wildfires, a massive influx of attention (and tourists), and we’ve all endured a pandemic. Throughout the tumult, Mt. Hood Resort General Manager Chris Spinner has worked tirelessly to distinguish himself and his service at the Mt. Hood landmark. To some degree, Spinner has lived the American Dream. While he now sits atop the ladder as General Manager, he first be

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times One of Mt. Hood’s most respected institutions, Camp Arrah Wanna, is celebrating 85 years as a summer camp, retreat location, and Mt. Hood landmark. Camp Arrah Wanna has long been a landmark in the Hoodland area. Newcomers to the area quickly discover a new friend or neighbor with some connection to the Christian camp. Arrah Wanna is in the mountain’s bloodstream. And, it has worked hard to earn that spot by providing a safe space for kids

By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times Music by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi will fill the historic Steiner Log Church in Welches this spring when the Bach Cantata Choir presents two special performances on Sunday, May 17. The choir will perform the same one-hour program twice that afternoon, with concerts scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. and again from 5 to 6 p.m. at the small hand-built Steiner Log Church, 68835 E. Barlow Trail Road. The performance will feature 30 voices from the Bac

By Neal Hatley, for The Mountain Times After school each day, teens begin filtering into AntFarm’s YouthHub spaces in Sandy, Estacada, and Molalla. Some head for the pool table. Others grab a snack, connect to the Wi-Fi, or simply sit and talk with friends. For many of them, it is one of the few places in town where they can simply show up and belong. “I like hanging out with my friends here,” said Liam, a regular at the Estacada YouthHub. “There are not a lot of places to ha

Hello Welches Families! March was a busy and exciting month! We hosted the Scholastic Book Fair, gathered for a wonderful morning with students & their families at Books & Bagels, and cheered on our Welches Woodpeckers, who placed first in the Welches School battles and made it to the “Sweet 16” at the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Regionals! Congratulations to all of our OBOB participants! As we move into April, we have even more exciting events on the horizon. From welc

Place of birth: Sacramento, California How long on the Mountain: 3 years If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain:   I lived in Portland for 23 years and have always been drawn to the mountain for vacations, recreation, and recharge. In 2023 my wife and I decided to make a major change and buy a vacation home here to live full time. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for both mental and physical health, along with overall joy. So

The cavern was dark, lit only by flickering candles. Will Frank plucked his guitar, and the sound echoed through the underground café in medieval Caen, France. Nobody spoke his language – and he didn’t speak French – but by the time he reached the “la-la-la” part of Paul Simon’s The Boxer, everyone was singing along. It was 1972. Will had set out across Europe with a backpack and guitar, hitchhiking from country to country for four and a half months, never quite sure what wou

Behind every moment of comfort, every reassuring conversation, and every quiet act of kindness in hospice care, there is often a volunteer making a difference. Volunteer Appreciation Month is an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary individuals who offer their time, empathy, and presence to those facing life’s most difficult moments - and to express how grateful we are to have you as part of our team.  Volunteers have always been at the heart of hospice care. In fact, it

Carol Ann Taylor-Smith passed away at home on March 11, 2026, following a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born November 14, 1952, she was the oldest of eight children born to Bill and Carolyn Taylor in Willows, California. She spent her early life in Willows surrounded by her loving family and graduated from Willows High School. Carol held many jobs during her life, but because she was highly organized and had a keen eye for detail, her skills were especi

Jim Turin Memorial Lions Scholarship Dinner, Saturday April 4th! Please plan to attend our Jim Turin Memorial Lions Scholarship Dinner on Saturday April 4th. Happy Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6.00 p.m.. This year's dinner will include Spaghetti, Italian Sausage, Italian Bread and Salad (we’ll be using some of Lion Jim’s famous recipes).Price at the door is $8 for Kids 10 and under, and $20 for adults. Special Adult Presale tickets are available for $18 at Welches

Member feature: Linda Bergman Linda Bergman had always wanted to live by water. So when she found a place on the Sandy River, she sold her beloved arts and crafts bungalow in Portland and moved to Hoodland. In the 10 years she’s lived up here, Linda has created a yard full of flowers – fuschias echinacea, hostas, geraniums in pots. “I’ve tried to make a space that’s colorful,” she said.  “I start every morning on the deck if it’s nice – with a book. I read pretty much constan