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Spring is busting out — along with the weeds

I wandered outside to stretch my legs For me, “yard work” has to be quick and legislator and is now the city’s interim where they live. he company has opened

at work the other day and was surprised only slightly dirty.
Fire Chief. Matthews has a long history two Neighborhood Markets in Gresham
to ind myself squinting in the sunshine. he yard and I have a love/hate re- of lending a hand to others and support- over the last 18 months, which ofer gro-

Quite the sight, considering there’s still lationship. It hates that I’m armed and ing events that celebrate all that’s good ceries and consumable goods for quick-
an uninished ark in my backyard.
dangerous with a spray bottle of Round- about his hometown. Learn why “service” stop shopping. Meet the East Gresham

he sudden blast of Vitamin D made Up. So it loves to double its production of to Greg Matthews is a passion that takes Neighborhood Market Manager, Rachel
me realize I can inally think outside the weeds just to get even. I hate the physi- him beyond the call of duty.
Coker, and see what the store on East

box I’ve been conined to since Decem- cal contortions of pruning and pulling, • If you’re looking for a heapin’ help- Powell Boulevard and Burnside Road is
ber. Soon, it will be time for dinners on but love my bottle of Aleve at the end of in’ of good ol’ fashioned home cooking, all about.

the deck. Cold drinks instead of hot. Lon- the day. Few accomplishments make me wander no further than Shirley’s Tippy And don’t forget to explore the other
ger, later evenings to play outside. Flip feel more like General Sherman blazing Canoe in Troutdale. he historic build- corners of our world. Take a drive up to

Flops. Shorts.
a path through the south, than surveying ing on the Columbia River Highway Hood River for the Blossom Festival or
hen I remembered — spring clean- my little corner of the world and inding underwent a major renovation in 2007 munch your way through all the good

ing is more than just washing windows it weed-free and laden with lower pots of by owner Shirley Welton, who has more eats from local vendors at the Bite of Mt.
and bed skirts. Spring cleaning also color by Memorial Day weekend.
than 50 years experience in the hospital- Hood 2014 in Welches. Let the experts

means pulling, pruning and planting to In this month’s East County Leader, ity industry. Welton uses family recipes at Al’s Garden Center help you design a
ind the yard again.
we invite you to get acquainted with for pancakes, French Toast, jams, even hanging basket for spring and don’t for-

I’m not a big yard work fan. Probably some folks who make our community’s the restaurant’s beer batter. Everything get the Rabbit Romp Easter Egg Hunt at
because I have a strong suspicion my par- little corner of the world more colorful is made from scratch and trust me, you the Oregon Zoo.

ents gave birth to me solely for the pur- because they’re here.
won’t leave hungry.
Happy Spring!
pose of spreading bark dust as a teenager. • Greg Matthews has been a ixture • Best known for their SuperCenter Anne Endicott

I like getting dirt under my ingernails around the city of Gresham for decades. stores, Walmart has downsized its for-
OK, but I’m an instant gratiication girl.
He is a former police oicer, ireighter,
mat to now cater to customers closer to

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