Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
Gales Creek
Fatal crash closes Gales Creek Road near David Hill Road
Emergency crews and law enforcement prepare a stretcher to transport an injured patient from their vehicle. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – At least two people were injured and one person was killed in a two vehicle crash on Gales Creek Road near David Hill Road around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 15 – 21, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
National Weather Service warns of localized minor flooding through 5:45 p.m. Tuesday evening
Clouds form over the Gales Creek Valley at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. Photo: Chas Hundley PORTLAND – The local National Weather Service branch located in Portland issued a flood advisory with potential thunderstorms this afternoon for Washington County, warning of the potential for minor flooding in poor[Read More…]
Gales Creek, Verboort, Roy CPO meetings resume for the season Wednesday, September 11
The Gales Creek Church of God. File photo taken Sept. 10, 2019 by Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – After a summer hiatus, the volunteer-led Community Participation Organization 13 — referred to as CPO 13 —will hold their first meeting of the season in Gales Creek on Wednesday, September 11 at[Read More…]
One lane closes at Gales Creek Road between Stringtown Rd and Creekwood Pl for downed limb, power lines
Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue GALES CREEK VALLEY – A rotten tree limb snapped and fell onto Gales Creek Road between Stringtown Road and Creekwood Place, taking out power for at least 15 customers this morning. Portland General Electric crews have been dispatched to clean up the tree and[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 8-14, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
Gales Creek Elementary School classmates gather for reunion
Attendees of the Gales Creek Elementary School 2019 Reunion gather in the history room in the Jennie Raines building. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – On a warm August day, more than 50 people gathered in the heart of Gales Creek to reminisce over a bond that fewer and fewer[Read More…]
Column | True friendships last a lifetime: A bond made at the Gales Creek Elementary School
Former classmates from the Gales Creek Elementary School pose for a photo. Credit: Joyce Sauber This summer, a reunion put together in two weeks brought 19 out of a class of 27 students, along with parents, teachers, and former staff from Gales Creek Elementary School. Among those who attended were[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: September 1 – 7, 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and Ted’s wife. Gladys and Roy Bills[Read More…]
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