July 13th, 14th & 15th
Annual Events Amboy Territorial Park North County Lions Club East Egg Hunt Saturday Before Easter American Legion Memorial Day Service Memorial Day Territorial Days Celebration Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 2nd Weekend of July Amboy Riding Club Annual Saddle Weekend Saturday & Sunday - Last Weekend in August Cruise to the Country Friday & Saturday - Labor Day Weekend Christmas Tree/ Train - Light Up the Park December - 1 Week before Christmas Amboy Riding Club - Wednesday Night Play Dates May through September www.facebook.com/pages/Amboy-Riding-Club/197988366899189
Contact Becky McDougall at 360.921.5266 for Information
Table of Contents Log Show Schedule .................................................... 2 Log Show Contributors.............................................. 3 Citizen of the Year .................................................. 4-5 Bull of the Woods................................................... 8-9 Princesses ........................................................... 10-11 Event Schedule .................................................... 14-15 Dock Dogs Exhibit ................................................... 16 Amboy-The Town: Treasures of the Past........... 18-19 Loggers: The Vanishing Breed ................................ 23 Amboy-The Town: Promise for the Future ........ 24-25 Vendor’s List ........................................................... 26 Tear-Out: Event Schedule ........................................ 27 Tear-Out: Advertiser List ........................................ 28
Amboy Territorial Days Association Fireworks Fundraiser Location:
Amboy Market Parking Lot Across the street from the Territorial Park Grounds
Open:
June 28th - July 4th 11am - 9pm Daily
* All profits from firework sales go right back into the Park for continued improvements & maintenance.
Nothing we do at the park would be possible without the generous support of our business sponsors, individual contributors, volunteers and you, our audiences. We want to extend our deepest thanks as we eagerly invite you to join us for this years annual Territorial Days Celebration. We hope to be here to serve you and your family for many years to come. ~ The Territorial Days Committee & Board of Directors
Visit us at: www.tdays.org
Modified Saw Race Ax Throw Stock Saw Chain Race Double Buck Jack and Jill Jill and Jill Hot Saw Demonstration High Climb
Log Loader Demonstration Choker Set Line Splice Demonstration Obstacle Pole Birling - Log Rolling Pole Fall Kids Events Tug-of-War/ Kids vs Loggers
TERRITORIAL PARK - BOARD
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Roger McDougall President
Gino Catania Vice-President
Nancy Buckbee Treasurer
Debbie Kelley Secretary
Mike Brown
Tom Buyan
Nancy Catania
Denise Gardner
Tami Hurd
Becky McDougall
Diana Requa
Sue Sutton
Christa Williams
Mark Woods
Amboy Territorial Days Park PO Box 203 Amboy, WA 98601 360.247.5101 Official Web Site: www.tdays.org
Major Contributors The Territorial Days Logging Committee would like to thank the following sponsors of the annual Logging show held during the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration. Without the generous support of these businesses, we would not be able to bring you the fantastic show that you have all come to enjoy and expect. Thank you!
Bridge Building - Battle Ground
North Fork Landscaping - Amboy
Clark County Auto & Truck NAPA of Battle Ground
NW Pulp & Paper Equipment - Amboy
Clark County Farm Foresters Cowlitz River Rigging - Longview Dan’s Tractor - Battle Ground Fargher Lake Store Hadaller Logging - Toutle Les Schwab - Battle Ground Morris Trucking NW, Inc - LaCenter North County Hardware & Saw Supply - Amboy
RJ's Coffee Shop - Amboy RSG Forest Products, Inc., - Kalama Stein Distributors & Supplies - Vancouver TDS Telecom - National Tim Brown Logging - Castle Rock Twin Falls Masonic Lodge - Yacolt US Bank - Yacolt Weyerhauser - Longview Woodland Saw & Cycle - Woodland
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SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTORS Amboy Market Cabin Fever Log Furniture - Kalama Chelatchie Prairie General Store Countree Kitchen - Amboy Country Stihl - Battle Ground Fire Mountain Hair Salon - Amboy Nick’s Bar & Grill - Amboy O’Reily Automotive Parte - Battle Ground Plaza Laundry - Battle Ground
Self-Loader
Rock’s Pizza - Battle Ground
Skillz Salon - Battle Ground Village
Woods Logging Supply - Longview
Citizen of the Year/Grand Marshall Ruth Mary Jane Stein Ham This year, the Amboy Territorial Days Committee is proud to announce that Ruth Ham has been chosen as the Citizen of the Year. Please join us Friday, July 13th at 6:30 pm as we honor her for her life-long dedication to this community and again on Saturday, July 14th at 10:00 am, as Ruth serves as the Grand Marshall of the 2012 Amboy Territorial Days parade, “Treasures of the Past . . . Promise For the Future,” sponsored by The Reflector newspaper. Ruth Mary Jane Stein Ham was born in Boring, Oregon, to very special parents, Gus and Mabel (Emerick) Stein. Her father’s family was from Germany and had settled around Damascus and Boring, Oregon. Her mother’s family was pioneers that came in covered wagons in 1843, 1848, and 1852. Her father and mother met while he was a young “donkey puncher” at the Dayton Mill area better known as Hall, Washington, five miles west of Amboy. After they were married her brother William “Bill” Stein and her sister Helen Stein Rodgers were born. During that time they lived in logging camps. The last was Harvey Mill above the Green Mtn. School. Eventually, they moved back to Boring, Oregon where Bill and Helen graduated from Gresham Oregon High School. When Ruth was about three-years-old her folks moved back to Washington between Munch Road and County Rd. 3 (Goodnight Rd). Ruth fondly remembers the old Cedarville Store that she called the “catsup store.” At that time whole valley was related to one another. Unfortunately, Ruth and her cousin Frank Emerick and are the only ones left. Ruth has had a very full life. She went to Green Mtn. School and graduated from Battle Ground High School. She participated in 4-H Clubs, and was very active in a Poultry Club where she was on the judging team two years in a row; and her team won the Washington State Championships in 1946-1947. In 1949 Ruth married Floyd R. Ham at the United Brethren Church; what we now know as the North Clark Historical Museum. They had five children, daughters Betty Melton (husband Nathan Melton); Marilee Easter (husband John Easter); Julie Lynch (husband Craig Lynch); and their sons Terry Ham (wife Bernadette Ham); and Perry Ham. Ruth has 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is
proud to say that all of my children and seven grandsons have graduated from Battle Ground High School. Ruth Ham and her family have participated in T -Days since the beginning. Her children were in the very first parade in 1961 and have been in every parade with their famiBetty, Marilee, Julie, Terry & Perry Ham lies all these years. It’s now four generations! The tradition, pride and fun is something that she is very proud of. 1964 was a special time for Ruth. Being the parade chairman, she contacted Heck Harper KGW TV Personality and his horse Jodie to be parade marshal. The children were really excited. She also had a couple of special guests in the parade; The Washington State Grange Master A. Lars Nelson came down for the Mt. Valley Grange 75th Anniversary. Continued on next page
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Ruth was surprised that he had looked her up and found that in 1946 she had become the youngest person, at age 14, to become a National Grange Member in Washington State; Len Gray’s animal show was also a great hit; and the Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini showed up. How often do we ever get a governor to come to Amboy?
Here is the letter that Governor Rosellini sent Ruth after the 1964 T-Days Parade (The governor passed away last year.)
the Children’s Christmas Party; Cemetery District #4 Commissioner 1975-2002 and 2010 to current. Floyd and Ruth were able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary before he passed away in 2000. Looking back, Ruth gives him lots of credit for putting up with her involvement in community organizations. Children have been in and out of Ruth’s home from the beginning. She is called Grandma Ham by many young people. They are all special to her and she is very proud of them all. Currently she has three grandsons in the military.
Dear Mrs. Ham: As I was telling Mrs. Rosellini this morning, I certainly had a wonderful time at the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration. I appreciated the opportunity to meet so many fine people and am certainly delighted that we were able to work this out. I am most indebted to you for all the time and trouble you devoted to making my visit so pleasant. Again, thank you and with personal regards.
Words of wisdom: “I believe in honesty and n ei ghb or s h elpi n g each other. My advice is to get out and enter or watch our Territorial Days Parades. It takes all the people and lots of work by many people for everyone to enjoy. Be proud of our little town. I personally want to thank Territorial Days for this Honor.” Ruth Ham
Sincerely yours, Albert D. Rosellini, Governor Ruth has been involved with the Territorial Days Committee working as Publicity Chairman as well as working in the committee that started the honoring of our senior citizens. Her son and grandsons have been involved in the lawn mower races. All three of her daughters have been Territorial Day Princesses, and this year she is very proud that her great-granddaughter, Courtney Melton daughter of Brandy and Dwayne Melton, is a Territorial Day Princess, and her grandson U.S. Marine LCPL Jordan Ham who just returned from Afghanistan has been in many parades. Here is a sneak peek at some of the organizations Ruth Ham is proud to say she ha s been involved with. PTA President; 4-H Leader; Den Mother to Cub Scouts (the Scouts marched in Territorial Days Parade as well as the Portland Junior Rose Parade); North Clark Historical Museum (Ruth worked in the beginning to help get it started. The local people should be very proud of all the history they have. Suggestion: Take your family & children to visit.); Fargher Lake Grange #853 - Past Master, Past Juvenile Master – this year she is a 66 year member (she liked working, creating, and helping with the Clark County Fair Booth and also helped with many community projects. They have a free Halloween party for all the local children that is great.); a Life Member to Daughters of Pioneers; Life Member of Eastern Star - Past Matron; Life Member of Clark County Historical Museum; Amboy Fire District #10 her husband Floyd was in it for 20 years her highlight was
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Choker Set Event Sponsored by: Stein Distributors & Suppliers - Vancouver CHOKER SET Contestants will start on the starting log, run across logs to the opposite end of the arena carrying a choker over a designated course and set it at a pre-determined log, attaching the knob of the choker into the bell for a qualifying time. Choker must be set correctly for a qualifying time. 2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Evan Quincy
Riley Lemons
Aaron Brown
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Chris Nichols
Daniel Wood
Cody Henderson
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Double Buck Event Sponsored by: Dan’s Tractor - Battle Ground DOUBLE BUCK Two sawyers working as a team use a two-man bucking saw to cut through a 20-inch diameter log starting with the saw buried to a depth of the teeth in the log Double buck team usually consists of two men. Timing begins when the signal to “GO” is called and ends when the chip hits the ground. 2011 Winners 1 Place st
Albert Schroeder/ John Wood
2nd Place
Arthur & Jeff Fetter, Sr
3rd Place
Ivan & Vicky Schroeder
2010 Winners 1st Place
Albert Schroeder/ John Wood
2nd Place
Ben Clarke/ Daniel Wood
3rd Place
Burt Hafner
Dan Clarke/ Barry Rawson
American Legion
Tum Tum Post 168 - Amboy, Washington
The American Legion officially began serving the community of North County on March 24, 1941 and has been an active Post since.
The photo above was taken at the old school on 399th Street just West of Territorial Park. The old school was once the home of Tum Tum Post 168 of the American Legion. Post officers at that time were: Commander: Adjutant: Treasurer: Historian: Service Officer: News Correspondent:
Harry l. Reese Reubin G. Powell William Welch Roy Morton Rex Boggs Lemuel Nichols
TUM TUM POST 168 IS STILL SERVING THE COMMUNITY Today, Tum Tum post 168 is located on the Territorial Park Grounds. The officers are: Commander: 1st Vice Commander: Adjutant/Finance Officer: Chaplain: Sergeant-at-Arms:
James Langenbach Joe Heasley Richard Langenbach Jerry Johnson Dave Johnson
The American Legion meets the first Saturday of the month beginning at 10:00 am. If you are on active duty today, serving honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras, become a member of The American Legion, we welcome new members! To join Tum Tum Post 168 contact either James Lagenbach or Richard Langenbach at 360.247.5235.
BULL OF THE WOODS Burke Sawyer Burke “Misovetz” Sawyer was born September 27, 1932 to “Billie Burke” and Joseph Misovetz (a Polish immigrant from Warsaw). He grew up around the timber industry his entire life and first went to work at a Logging Camp in Timber Oregon where his papa Joe did book work for the company. When the work day was done, the company owners would take them on the Dory Boats to fish. Later, Burke became a Sea Bee working in construction for the US Navy. He worked at the Subic Airstrip in the Philippines; later this airstrip was lost in a volcanic eruption. While in the Navy, he was the Runner-Up Light Weight Boxing Champion of the South Pacific. Upon returning home from the Korean War, he went back to work cutting timber. He cut timber in the Yale and Swift area before the dams were built, sometimes hanging from ropes along the cliffs to fall trees. He is well known for working hard and having incredible stamina and strength. He met and married a pretty country girl from the Cedar Creek area named Estella Emerick, she worked at Neil’s Building Supply in Amboy and would paint beautiful scenes on their windows. “Grandma Billie” always said she was the one to tell him about the pretty girl at the hardware store. Burke lost Estella to Cancer in 1986. Together they raised 3 children, Jenny Sawyer Bloemke, Stan Sawyer and Barry Sawyer. Burke worked for many Logging Companies; the ones he worked for the longest were Wilson and Sutton Logging & Jenson and Grove Logging. He worked as “Bull buck” for both companies for about 20 years each. He was known for telling his crew if they weren’t at the corner in time they would miss the “Crummy”. Burke worked falling timber alongside his sons. He was happiest when he could work a logging job with his sons Stan and Barry. In the logging profession there are many injuries and Burke did have a few. The day Estella was giving birth to their son Stan, Burke cut his heal off, later a broken leg, then a thumb catching the chain during a kickback, another thumb being filleted open by an Axe, countless chips in the eyes and a vine maple limb smacking his lip and piercing it, so that when he asked his son Stan for water to wash his mouth the water gushed from the hole below his lip. Burke loved to hike and be in the forest. He helped restore the Historic Boldt Camp on the upper Lewis River, he cut the right of way for the N90 Road when the road had
ended at the Power Canal. When Mt St. Helens blew Burke and his crew had been working in the blast zone that week. “Thank Goodness” it happened on a Sunday, he and many others would not have survived. He talked about going back to the logging site later to see what they could find. He found his gas can still full of gas although the plastic funnel on the can was melted. Burke loved to hunt, and brought Elk home for the family yearly for 50 years. After retiring from the woods, he went to work for the Forest Service while getting his degree in Forestry from Oregon State University. Burke met and married Gayle Baker Barnes and continued to work in forestry in Alaska and Washington eventually moving to St. Maries Idaho with Gayle.
Jack & Jill Bucking Event Sponsored by: Les Schwab Tire Center - Battle Ground JACK & JILL BUCKING A bucking contests where a man and woman compete for the best time to cut through a 20-inch log using two-person bucking saw. Starting cuts of no more than 1⁄ 2-inch deep, in order to set the teeth of the saw, are allowed. Timing starts on the signal "GO" and ends when the block is severed. Logs must be cut completely through. 2011 Winners 1 Place st
Albert & Vicky Schroeder
2nd Place
Dan Wood & Brittany Woods
3rd Place
Vicky & Ivan Schroeder
2010 Winners 1st Place
Albert & Vicky Schroeder
2nd Place
Jeff Fetter, Sr. & Becca Tyler
3rd Place
Daniel Wood & Kim Lind
Gayle has gone with him everywhere and worked with him on many projects. In St. Maries Idaho they purchased their dream home with 2 hunting cabins. Sometimes Burke will head out the door and Gayle would ask “Burke what are you doing? “ She would hear the sound of the chainsaw, a swoosh then a thud! She would run out to see Burke standing out next to a freshly fallen fir tree and he would tell her “Sometimes I just need to fall a tree.” Burke and Gayle now live in Princeton, Idaho. Their family includes Scott & Carol Barnes, Bill Barnes, Jenny & Mitch Bloemke, Stan & Cindy Sawyer and Barry & Wendy Sawyer and Grandchildren Sam, Hannah, Karli, Katelin, Haley, Kathryn, Emily, Stellie, Kenny and Great Grandson Travin.
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Every Girl Want to be a Princess Princesses for the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration are 8th grade students from both Amboy Middle School and Green Mountain School. Any girl that wants to be a princess is given an opportunity to become one. Each year the girls sell raffle tickets to their friends, neighbors, family and just about anyone else! A minimum number of tickets must be sold to become a Princess. The Princesses represent Amboy Territorial Days in various parades and events in the local area.
2011 Queen Tabitha Howell Queen Tabitha is the daughter of John and Tonya Howell of Amboy, WA
These girls work very hard and we want to thank each of them for their work and dedication to the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration!
Princess Jonah Bettger Princess Jonah is the daughter of Kim and Ray Bettger of Vancouver, WA.
Princess Sarah Black Princess Sarah is the daughter of Vicky and Doug Black of Amboy, WA
Princess Brittnee Falk Princess Brittnee is the daughter of Robert Falk of Yacolt, WA
Princess Kimberly Lesley Princess Kimberly is the daughter of Gina and Larry Lesley of Battle Ground, WA
Princess Isabel Luke
Princess Courtney Melton
Princess Reese Miller
Princess Isabel is the daughter of Dawn Swatosh & Joshua Luke of Yacolt, WA
Princess Courtney is the daughter of Brandy and Dwayne Melton of Amboy, WA
Princess Reese is the daughter of Joy and Jack Miller of Yacolt, WA
Princess Bridget Pennington Princess Bridget is the daughter of Greg and Cathy Pennington of Amboy, WA
Princess Allie Sherman Princess Allie is the daughter of Rick and Stephanie Cameron of Amboy, WA
Princess Kylie Sosky Princess Kylie is the daughter of Nic and Jennifer Sosky of Amboy, WA
Chain Race Event Sponsored by: Hadaller Logging - Toutle CHAIN RACE The Chain Race is a competition where each competitor brings their own chain which they put on a stock saw. Time begins when the chain touches the wood and stops when the round falls free. 2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Arthur Fetter
Jake Frick
Dan Clarke
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Sonny Frick
Jake Frick
John Wood
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Come run with us during Amboy Territorial Days in North Clark County. Held in a unique scenic setting in the shadow of Mt Tum Tum, this event will benefit the local Clark County Fire Department 10 Firefighters Association. Registration begins at 8:30am at Territorial Park and the race begins at 9:00am. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this fun, healthy community event. Come experience country hospitality. Sponsored by: CCFD 10 Firefighters
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Modified Saw Race Event Sponsored by: Bridge Building Supply, Inc MODIFIED SAW RACE Contestant uses his/her own saw and starts with the saw turned off and sitting on the ground and both hands on the log. When “GO” is called, contestants must start the saw and make one full cut. The saw must then be turned off as the contestant runs down the 40ft log where the saw must be re-started before the contestant makes one last cut. Time stops when the second piece drops.
2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Ben Clarke
Jeff Fetter, Sr
Riley Lemons
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Chris Nichols
John Wood
Greg Brown
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Changing Lives North Clark Lions Local Club Community Events Easter Egg Hunt for more than 175 kids
Memorial Day Event honoring our Veterans
Mother’s Day Breakfast 200 breakfasts served
Christmas Baskets 125 families served Make a gift today.
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3:00pm T-Days Officially Begins Hometown Carnival Opens Silent Auction - Portable “B” 4:00pm Olstead Stage - FREE Tony Madrigal
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10:00am Parade
10:00am Olstead Stag Church Service - Amb
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6:00pm Beer Garden Opens
11:00am Park Officially Opens Hometown Carnival Opens Silent Auction - Portable “B”
6:00 - 9:00pm Portable “B” - BINGO
12:00pm Beer Garden Opens
6:30pm Olstead Stage - FREE Citizen of the Year Presentation Queen’s Coronation
12:00 - 6:00pm Portable “B” - BINGO 1:00pm Olstead Stage - FREE “Clark Co. Benign Band”
7:00 - 8:00pm Waser Arena - FREE Dock Dogs Exhibit & Training
1:00 - 5:00pm Waser Arena Log Show - $5 Admission
8:00pm Beer Garden Stage - FREE/21 & over “Dixie Wrecked”
2:30pm Olstead Stage - FREE “Bluez Cruzers”
11:30pm Beer Garden - LAST CALL
4:00pm Olstead Stage - FREE Tony Madrigal
12:00am Park Closed
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Transitional Youth Serving Breakfast “Biscuits/Gravy & the Fixin’s”
6:00pm Olstead Stage - FREE Pennington Family Cloggers 8:00pm Beer Garden Stage - FREE/21 & over “Dixie Wrecked”
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11:00am Olstead Stage Christian Band
12:00pm Beer Garden Op
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Do you have a dog that loves to swim?
Do you have a dog with some energy to burn? Do you want to participate in one of the most exciting dog sports? Are you looking for fun ways to play with your dog? If you answered yes to any of the questions, then dog dock jumping might be the sport for you. Come join us Friday from 7 - 8pm and again on Sunday; for a demonstration and training of local dogs, at the new concrete pond in Waser Arena. Dock jumping is open to any dog; any breed; any size.
Dee Morasco, Bryan Miller and Justin Werner have been jumping dogs off a dock for more than 25 years combined, they will have their Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers to entertain you with during the dog dock diving demo on Friday evening. Dee and Justin are members of Cascade Dock Dogs and Bryan is the owner of Northwest Air Dogs. They have been competing in multiple dog dock diving competitions up and down the west coast receiving multiple titles on their dogs. Rules for Participating in Dock Dog Training: 1. Bring your dog’s favorite floatable, retrievable toy 2. Read & sign a waiver (Available at entrance to Waser Arena) 3. Please keep your dog on a 4-ft leash or shorter 4. Only one dog off leash at a time 5. Choke, prong collars or gentle leaders are not allowed on the dock. 6. Please do not bring your female if she is in heat 7. When standing in line to the dock, maintain a respectful distance between dogs. Some dogs get very excited when they know it is jumping time and invading their space can cause an altercation 8. Please do not push your dog off the dock 9. Clean up after your dog 10. Must use the service entrance road to maintain access to the pond.
Jill & Jill Bucking Event Sponsored by: Woodland Saw & Cycle - Woodland JILL & JILL BUCKING Jill and Jill bucking is the same as Double Bucking except it consists of two women (Jills) working as a team. Don't let the term "Lumber Jill" fool you, these women train just as hard & are equally as determined as their male counterparts. The crowds are always amazed by the strength and determination displayed by the lumber Jills.
2011 Winners 1st Place
Becca Tyler & Kim Lund
2nd Place
Brittany Woods & Cindy Woods
3rd Place
Vicky Schroeder & Britney Schroeder
2010 Winners 1st Place
Martha Nicholas & Vicky Schroeder
2nd Place
Ashley Gardens & Becca Bowen
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Got a tractor? Push, drag carry or ride it down to the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration for others to see! This is the 3rd year that we turn the horse corral into a corral for a different type of horsepower. So shine your equipment up and bring it on down to the park Friday, July 13th. Think your equipment is unique? Then enter it in the contest for the most unique machine! Those participating in the Parade can bring park it in the corral after the parade. LET’S PACK THE CORRAL! Be sure to stop by the corral anytime during the Celebration to see tractors and equipment of all shapes and sizes. For more information or to find out how you can display your tractor contact: Roger McDougall: 360.921.5164 or e-mail mcdoug5@tds.net Hope to see you there!
Pole Climbing Event Sponsored by: Tim Browning Logging - Castle Rock POLE CLIMBING Timed Event
In a one-way climb, the contestant starts with one foot on the ground and begins climbing on the announcers “GO.” The climb ends when the climber rings the bell at the top of the pole. 2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Daniel Wood
Ben Clarke
Riley Lemons
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Chris Nicholas
Daniel Wood
Ben Clarke
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AMBOY – THE TOWN Treasures of the Past . . . by Georgene Messner Neal Early settlers to the area saw wilderness, yet it had beauty with its trees and streams. The settlers started schools for their children and helped each other when a home or barn was needed. Food and supplies had to be obtained from La Center. When word spread a neighbor was going to La Center, everyone gave them their list. They would also pick up everyone’s mail. They had great gatherings and parties. In 1892 a 4th of July celebration held in the lower part of town had an attendance of 400. They had a Merry-Go-Round, and a dance was held in the evening at Meyers & Ropers Hall in upper Amboy. Some of the early settlers were Amos Ball, Ira Biesecker , Johnson Hooper, G. E. Roper, Charles Blaker, & C. W. Pitchford. The most noted settler was Amos Ball, a Civil War veteran, who came to the Amboy area in 1879. As more settlers arrived, there was a need for a Post Office so Amos Ball petitioned for one in 1886. Amos was given the honor of naming the
town and the post office. In 1939, Mrs. Cora E. Hooper, daughter of Amos Ball, was interviewed by Clark Brown of The Columbian. She stated her father was sent a list of suggestions for the name. He picked the first short name that all would be able to remember and submitted the name “Amboy”. He was the first postmaster, and the post office was in his home. In the 1880’s and 1890’s, the town started to grow. Mr. Ball built a saw mill (where Nick’s Bar & Grill stands now), and a dam was built on Cedar Creek a few feet up from the mill. In 1897 the mill began producing boards for homes and barns and plank boards for roads. The dam was used to generate electricity to the mill and a few homes and businesses. The generator was in the home of Mr. Cutlip. He would blink the lights in the evening just before he turned them off. The residents would hurry to bed or to light their lanterns. The lights came on just as suddenly in the morning. The Vancouver, Amboy & La Center Stage Line, W. Jensen proprietor, made regular trips two times a week between the above points. Cedar Creek and Chelatchie Creek had wooden, covered bridges. Early store owners in the 1890’s in upper Amboy were George Roper & Frank Meyers, William Protzman, and Frank Blaker. Other store owners in later years were Mr. & Mrs. George White, Herbert Fassett, L. Nonemaker, L. Turpin, L. I. Nichols, William & Frank Frost, and R. R. Snow. The Nonemaker store, located in the Odd Fellows building (built in 1895/96), was bought by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Boehm. There was a Grange building in upper Amboy and an I.O.O. F. Hall. In 1897 the grangers made bricks, about 4,000 per day. They fired them in a kiln ending up with 65 or 70 thousand fine bricks to sell. They sold them for $2 to $6 per thousand. In those days, many buildings were two stories with the lower floor used for a store and the upper floor used by organizations and dance halls. In 1907 poles were set and
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wire was ordered for the new telephone system. In 1909 the central exchange for the telephone was moved from the Ball home to the William Taylor home. The 1921 Industrial issue of the Vancouver Evening Columbian, County Section, listed Amboy as the center of a rich farming district, and the main trading point for the people of Chelatchie, Tum Tum, Canyon Creek, Fargher Lake, & Dunnigan Mtn. In 1891 Jim Lewis had the first store in lower Amboy just north of the present site of Wilson’s Garage. Other businesses in the area were a Meat Market, Barber Shop, Little Cash Store, Biesecker’s Blacksmith Shop, and Reed Confectionary & Café. In 1948 Helen Rodgers & Edith Hooper opened Edith & Helen’s Lunch in upper Amboy. Businesses in lower Amboy in 1948 were R. R. Ray Merchandise, White’s Café, R-Own Theater, Minkler's Blacksmith Shop, Jakes Tavern, a creamery, & a cheese factory (across the creek from Nick’s). In 1949 Bracy Neal opened Neal Building Supply. An estimated 1200 people attended the Grand Opening. Wilson’s Garage was across the street from Nick’s before moving to its present location. In 1950 Harvey Johnson & Ernie Dunning opened the Amboy Food Market in the former R. R. Ray building. The opening drew about 600 people. Mrs. Mable Stein and Mrs. Helen Rodgers opened the Valley Café next to the market. Also in lower Amboy were Nick’s Tavern and Loggers Tavern. Both lower and upper Amboy were thriving in their day.
Ax Throwing Event Sponsored by: US Bank - All of US serving you ® AX THROWING The competitors in the Ax Throwing, must throw their axes at a four-inch bulls eye while standing 20 feet from the target. The target is approximately 36-inches across, with five scoring areas. Throwing axes must weigh at least 2.5 pounds and have a handle a minimum of 24-inches long.
2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Aaron Brown
Jake Frick
Dan Clarke
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Mike Nicholas
Jared Eugel
Ben Clarke
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Cliff Campbell
Amboy Riding Club is proud to be a part of the Amboy Territorial Days Park and community
Sponsors of This Year’s Log Show Trophy’s Stop by The Johnson & Sons Booth & Get Your Sign!
The Riding Club sponsors open game shows and play days. Open for everyone to participate in, through out the summer months. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Amboy Riding Club, check us out on Facebook or at www.tdays.org. You must be a member to use the arena for personal use For More Information Contact BECKY MCDOUGALL - 360.921.5266 E-Mail: Mcdoug5@tds.net
Obstacle Pole Event Sponsored by: North County Hardware & Saw Supply - Amboy OBSTACLE POLE Contestants start on the shore of the pond, pick-up their chainsaw and begin up the pole towards the end which is hanging over the pond. Once there, the contestant starts up their saw and tries to cut through an 8-inch log without falling into the pond. Then the contestant shuts off their saw and heads back down the pole to the marked portion of the pole.
2011 Winners 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Ben Clarke
Aaron Brown
John Wood
2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Ben Clarke
John Wood
Daniel Wood
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Kyle McKee
Birling (Log Rolling) Event Sponsored by: RSG Forest Products, Inc. - Kalama BIRLING (LOG ROLLING) Double Elimination
Two contestants called “Birlers” roll on the same log in the water, trying to get the other offbalance enough that s/he falls into the water. Birlers cannot cross the center line on the log. A fall is the first person to hit the water. 2011 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Jeff Fetter, Sr
Dan Clarke
John Wood
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2010 Winners 1 Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Jeff Fetter, Sr
Ben Clarke
Greg Brown
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Aaron Brown & Jeff Fetter, Sr
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To Daddy Burke from Jenny
I wrote this song after an event I experienced when my mom Estella was dying. I was staying at the Old Home Place with mom and dad. I got up at 4 AM and fixed daddy some breakfast, and made his lunch to go. As he was leaving he grabbed his lunch pail and old green pack sack, turned to the Cold Wet Darkness and said . . . “Well, here I go . . . another picnic in the forest.” My dad had done this for 40 years, working hard to support his family and still saw the good in life. My brothers and I are proud to be the children of the “Timber Falling Legend – Burke Sawyer”
Logger, the Vanishing Breed
By: Jenny Sawyer Bloemke 10/7/97 Here’s a song for my Daddy, the man who has taught me, Nothing in life comes for free. You got to work hard for a dollar. Tender Lovin’ is for giving. And one must sweat tears to succeed. To some they’re just heathens, but to me I know much better I’ve been around these gentle giants, all my life. They’re the Men of the Timber . . . the workers and the givers. Their Loggers . . . The Vanishing Breed. The hard hats they wear . . . Just like crowns made of tin These Kings of the Forest will agree. Black wool warms ya better, in all kinds of weather Worn under Stagged of Blue Jeans. They’re the Fallers and the buckers The Loggers and The Truckers The victims of radicals these days, They’re the Kings of the forest . . . Real men I am sure of. They’re Loggers . . . the vanishing breed. Every day is a picnic . . . in the hills up on the mountain Cruel Winds cut your skin like a knife. And your Bones hurt like hell . . . but in your heart you know damn well. That Logging’s your livin’ . . .your life. That Logging’s your livin’ . . . your life.
Line Splice Event Sponsored by: Clark County Auto & Truck - NAPA of Battle Ground LINE SPLICE Using Marlin Spikes, a hammer, their hands and brute strength, two-person teams work to weave an eye or loop into one end of a steel cable/line as quickly as possible. This entire process is performed to a specific standard and those that do not meet this standard, are disqualified.
This is an “Exhibition Only” event at T-Days 2011 Winners 1st Place Ben & Dan Clarke
2010 Winners 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Albert Schroeder/ John Wood
Ben Clarke/ Daniel Wood
Dan Clarke/ Barry Rawson
Albert Schroeder &
AMBOY – THE TOWN Promise for the Future . . . by Georgene Messner Neal
Saturday, September 1, 2012 Amboy Territorial Days Park NOT FREE FIRST 200
GOODY BAG!
1975 or OLDER
40 ET 8 Veterans Aid & Assistance Program
Upper Amboy today has a Fire Station, Countree Kitchen Café & Timbers Saloon (site of 1st Post Office), Gas Pumps (site of Worthington’s Garage), Amboy Market (site of Boehm’s Store), Post Office, Fire District 10 office, Amboy Baptist Church, Rosie’s Dog Grooming, Fire Mtn. Hair Salon, former Wayne’s Saw Shop building, two-story former Frost Home, North Clark Historical Museum (formerly Amboy United Brethren Church), Wise Shop (currently being refurbished), and Territorial Days Community Park. The Territorial Days celebration each July brings back the celebration and coming together of neighbors, friends, and other area residents. The museum has a Fall Festival with music provided by area musicians. Lower Amboy today has Nick’s Bar & Grill, RJ’s Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlor, Bardini’s building
(closed, formerly Logger’s Tavern), Mt. Valley Grange #79, Amboy Middle School (the old one was burned down June 30th, 2012), Wilsons Garage & Auto Parts (formerly Wilson’s Service Station), Nazarene Church (former Amboy Theater,) and the former Neal’s Building Supply Store, now owned by Jeff Strong which includes North County Hardware, Kari’s Kuts, and Peaceful Mind. This building has housed many businesses over the years including The “BB” Food Center, Al & Ernie’s Grocery Store, a café, a bar, Curves, & Cedar Creek Pizza. The economy has impacted Amboy with the loss of some businesses but there is always hope. The new Amboy Middle School shows the area is growing in population. The Amboy United Brethren Church was turned into a museum, housing many of the artifacts and stories of the past. Territorial Days Community Park is continuing to grow with added buildings and is used for many gatherings and celebrations. It is also a wonderful place to take a walk. Amboy is a cozy, quiet, peaceful little town. We are still country out here, and we like it that way!
Note: More history information to tickle your fancy is at the North Clark Historical Museum.
Kanooth's Berry & Nursery
Ken Kanooth
37614 NE 137th Court La Center, WA 98629 Phone: 360.921.3571
U-Pick . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50/ lb Pre-Picked & Frozen . . . . $2.00/ lb (Now taking orders) Monday - Friday 8am to 6 pm Saturday 9am - 5 pm
Closed Sunday
Vendor List While enjoying Amboy Territorial Days be sure to take time to visit our wonderful vendors for specialty items and foods. Amboy Fire District 10 Hot Dogs, Sausage American Legion/VFW Bingo, handcrafted Jewelry boxes, water and soda Ann McClintock & Traci Sciaretta-Velata/ Consultants Velata fondue warmers and chocolates Barb Fitzgerald dba Firdale Foods Curly fries, corn dogs, lemonades BetterWayBPA Information about different routes for BPA Blackhawk and Mike Kelleher Native American Exhibit - Small Portable Dave Johnson Knives, swords, Indian jewelry and more Debbie Hall dba Hall & Associates Jewelry using various mediums - i.e. stone, pearl, glass, metal and feathers EnviroIssues Bonneville Power Administration [BPA] information booth Gary Ladd dba Ladd's Leather Handcrafted knives, leather goods Jan Williams dba Whiskey Ridge Enterprises Jewelry and beads, blankets, ponchos, Tshirts, and more Jeff Knight dba 5-K Concession Sn o -co n es, co t to n candy, mini donuts, churros, slushies, sodas Jennifer Brock dba Common Grounds CruzIn Cafe Espresso and fruit smoothie drinks Jerry McGee Sale of five Historical novels written by Mr. McGee Jessica Beebe dba Peaceful Mind Therapeutic Massage Chair massages, Beauty Control beauty products and a raffle Jim Malinowski PUD Commissioner candidate
Jim and Joy Duzon dba Top Gun Concessions Elephant ears, Indian taco, taco salad, nachos & funnel cakes John Cline Silver jewelry, blankets and Southwest pottery Johnson & Sons Metal Works Various metal works & signs Justin McClintock dba Five Star Tattoo Co. T-shirts, raffles, tattoo/body piercing portfolio & consulting Keith Christensen Boy Scouts and NRA Information Booth & raffle Kirk Moody Pyrographic art Marjorie Summers dba SoulShinen Re-awakened glass artwork, Wyoming wildlife, Grand Teton photographs custom framed, various handmade items Merv Jordan dba Merv's Smokehouse Smoked brisket, pulled pork Michelle Berryman-Scentsy Consultant Scentsy wickless candles, warmers and accessories Mike Jorgensen dba Northridge Concessions Yakisoba noodles, Chicken fajita, Philly cheesesteak sandwich, quesadillas, chocolate dipped bananas, pretzels, sodas North Clark Lions Club Soft serve ice cream, baked potato, chili, iced tea, hot chocolate Sivad Studio Photography Information, samples and reservations Synsvoll Chiropractic Chiropractic information and handouts. Transitional Youth Burger Booth Serving breakfast Saturday & Sunday 7-10am only /Biscuits & Gravy, & the fixins’ - Burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, chips and soda
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