5 RAPS SHEET n APRIL 2023 Book Group THE BOOK GROUP met on March 21 and discussed Eminent Oregonians: Three Who Matter by Jane Kilpatrick, Steve Forrester, and R. Gregory Nokes. The book consists of three biographies, each written by one of the co-authors. Abigail Scott Duniway is presented by Jane Kilpatrick as a woman of enormous energy, raising six children, writing editorials, speeches, 22 novels, owning a newspaper, and most importantly campaigning fervently for women’s suffrage. Richard Neuberger is presented by Steve Forester, who is also the editor of the book. Neuberger was also a prolific writer, who after a trip to Germany in the 1930s predicted the ambitions of that country. Entering politics as a liberal Democrat, he was elected to the Oregon Legislature in 1950 and to the U.S. Senate a few years later, these victories turning Oregon into a two-party state. R. Gregory Nokes presented Jesse Applegate, who was of the pioneering generation; he opened the Applegate Trail in Southern Oregon, homesteaded near Yoncalla, and had prosperous years raising cattle and sheep—then there were financial reverses and war with the Modoc Indians. Each biography was interesting, and each of us was particularly intrigued by a different one. We agreed that the book and the discussion deepened everyone’s understanding of Oregon history. In April we are going to read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. Because the President’s Luncheon (see page 1) is scheduled on the Tuesday afternoon when we usually meet, we will meet via Zoom on Monday, April 17, at our usual 1:30 p.m. time. All RAPS members are welcome to join the group. —Joan Shireman Bridge Group THE BRIDGE GROUP is in need of additional players; do you want to join us? We really could use some more players. We are a friendly group and we promise to welcome new players warmly. I would like to hear from any interested RAPS members or others you know who might want to play in our group. The Bridge Group does not require RAPS membership. RAPS Group Reports Your friends and relatives would be welcome to join us. Please rattle your social and family networks to see if you might be able to shake loose a bridge player or two. Please contact Steve Brennan, 503-889-0146. My email address is: the.steve.brennan@gmail.com. —Steve Brennan Hiking Group NINE PEOPLE participated in the March hike, walking the three-mile loop through the McLoughlin Historic District in Oregon City, the seat of the Oregon Territory’s first provisional government. We walked the bluffs above Willamette Falls and looked down upon the falls and surrounding industrial area, rode the only municipal elevator, and passed some of the state’s oldest homes. Many of the homes in the historic district had signs indicating date of construction, first owner, and type of architecture; we saw bungalow (1920s), colonial, colonial revival, Queen Anne, and vernacular (these last four were from the 1800s).We had lunch at Singer Hill Cafe. The April 19 hike will be at Catherine Creek/Coyote Wall in Washington. This is expected to be a wildflower hike, weather cooperating. The May 17 hike will be the Metro park, Chehalem Ridge in Gaston unless that is chosen for the August geology hike, in which case an alternative will be selected (probably May 10, Wilson River Trail). To be included on the hiking group mailing list, please contact Tom Dieterich at tgdieterich@earthlink.net. —Tom Dieterich Tom Dieterich photograph The RAPS Hiking Group saw this view of Willamette Falls and Portland General Electric’s hydroelectric plant, which has been in operation since 1895.
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