On this day, May 22, 1843, The 1st wagon train with over 1000 people departed Independence, Missouri for Oregon. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.
Also on this day, May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. Featuring the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet, the lake was formed when Mt. Mazama, a volcano taller than today's Mt. Hood, erupted and collapsed over 7,000 years ago.
Get involved in local government
The City of Scappoose Parks & Recreation Committee (SPRC) is looking to fill two alternate positions. The responsibilities of the SPRC, as stated in the bylaws, are as follows:
1) Advise the Scappoose City Council on parks and recreation matters
2) Support updates to the Parks Master Plan as necessary
3) Be the City’s ambassadors in developing and promoting parks and recreation activities
4) Act as a facilitator in community forums and a catalyst for the promotion and development of park and recreation activities,
5) Encourage building partnerships with other local, regional, and state organizations
6) Respond to additional matters relating to parks and recreation as requested by the City Council.
If you are interested in joining the SPRC, please complete the Citizen Interest Application and return it to Susan Reeves, City Recorder, at City Hall, 33568 E. Columbia Ave, Scappoose or by email at
sreeves@cityofscappoose.org. Forms also available
on line. The City will accept applications until the positions have been filled. Should you have any questions regarding the application, and/or, would like to receive a copy of the Committee Bylaws, please contact Program Analyst Huell White at 503-543-7146 or by email at
hwhite@cityofscappoose.org.
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2020-09-24 11:19:27 | Last Update: 2020-09-26 17:42:14 |
