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[Cogs]

Re: the multiple dumps I found last Friday;

I heard back from DNR Police in WA. He called the lady's phone number that we found on most of the trash in the 3 separate dump sites. Someone else has that phone number now.

The paperwork shows that she owns a motel in N. Portland, so he called. The lady sold the motel and has since moved to Florida.

So, that's where it stands for now. I'm not sure if any further investigation will happen.

My suspension, at this point, is perhaps the new owner cleaned out the storage room at the motel and paid someone to dump. Or, perhaps the lady had a storage unit and defaulted on her payments, so the storage business cleaned out her space. Another thought is that she may have stored things at a relatives house and they got rid of it.

We may never know.

...but it was a jolly good try!

 

[Cogs]

I'm thankful for the private foundation, based in Vancouver, for their help and support each year for the past 3 years! And now they did it again!

(Sorry, they don't want their name disclosed to the public, so I can't show who they are. They don't want other nonprofits beating down their door asking for donations.)

As I reflect back on the good they have done for us, I can't help but feel blessed and appreciated. Their help has enabled us to have that new computer, the upgraded website, our brochure distributed throughout the Northwest, the nice video equipment, the cargo trailer, most of our event expenses, volunteer appreciation awards and much much more!

The first year was $10,000, second was $25,000 (all for Gen Funds), and last year was $10,000 for the event trailer. With our balance of $9,500, plus this $5k, our General Funds are in good shape to take on 2024!

Now we can focus on fundraising for specific projects like getting the upgrades to North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes and others that may pop up!

Yep, it was a thankful Thanksgiving weekend!

Bill
https://www.trashnoland.org/

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Really busy up Neal Creek this morning. Late season bow hunters, people just driving around and target shooters. We got the tires that I posted about a couple of weeks ago. About 15 car tires and 40ish bike tires. Used a rope to get the up the him. Great time with our son. He learned about pulley methods for pulling stuff up hills around trees. Also learned about ropes snapping. He was always cautious and stood way back but had never seen on break like that up close. Decided a winch for the pickup and 4runner is next.

 

[WrenchNguns]

I'm thankful for the private foundation, based in Vancouver, for their help and support each year for the past 3 years! And now they did it again!

(Sorry, they don't want their name disclosed to the public, so I can't show who they are. They don't want other nonprofits beating down their door asking for donations.)

As I reflect back on the good they have done for us, I can't help but feel blessed and appreciated. Their help has enabled us to have that new computer, the upgraded website, our brochure distributed throughout the Northwest, the nice video equipment, the cargo trailer, most of our event expenses, volunteer appreciation awards and much much more!

The first year was $10,000, second was $25,000 (all for Gen Funds), and last year was $10,000 for the event trailer. With our balance of $9,500, plus this $5k, our General Funds are in good shape to take on 2024!

Now we can focus on fundraising for specific projects like getting the upgrades to North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes and others that may pop up!

Yep, it was a thankful Thanksgiving weekend!

Bill
https://www.trashnoland.org/

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@Cogs , it's so great when people notice when you're doing something good and want to be part of it. Keep the mission going!

 

[Cogs]

Really busy up Neal Creek this morning. Late season bow hunters, people just driving around and target shooters. We got the tires that I posted about a couple of weeks ago. About 15 car tires and 40ish bike tires. Used a rope to get the up the him. Great time with our son. He learned about pulley methods for pulling stuff up hills around trees. Also learned about ropes snapping. He was always cautious and stood way back but had never seen on break like that up close. Decided a winch for the pickup and 4runner is next.
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Here's what I wrote and posted to the TNL Facebook page (I included 4 of your pictures):

What do you do when you find 15 car & truck tires and close to 40 bicycle tires dumped in the forest?

First you get discussed, then a bit angry, then you feel a strong desire for someone to clean it up, then you realize YOU are that someone and you are here right now, so, what are you going to do? Look away and keep driving? Or buck-up and get it done?

Craig Yon, and his son, came upon that same situation last Saturday, Nov. 25th, on BLM land in the Neal Creek area, South of Stayton OR. Craig turned to his son and said "Put on your gloves, Son, this is where the rubber meets the road"! (Pun intended, I'm sure!).

The two worked for several hours pulling all those tires up an embankment using ropes, manual and truck pulling, pulley rigging around trees and good old fashion muscle power.

Craig, who is on the Board of Directors for Trash No Land, and his son live in the Albany, OR area and knew just who to call for help. Beggs Tire & Wheel, Albany. One phone call was all that was needed and Beggs graciously took the tires for recycling. That was a great donation and a show of appreciation for our efforts to keep the great outdoors clean and healthy.

BLM Officials and Law Enforcement have been notified and are grateful for their efforts.

Thank you, Craig, your Son and Beggs Tire & Wheel! Nice work!