(MT) – It was a packed house at the Still Creek Inn on Saturday, Jan. 25 as
the community celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Rhododendron
Post Office. The crowd enjoyed a menu of speakers, covering the history of
the community from the indigenous people through more recent events,
including stories of postal deliveries in the harshest snows.

“The Rhododendron post office is thriving and it's because of this community
and all of the support on the Mountain,” said Brenda Cauley Manley, the
Welches Postmaster, at the event.

Dignitaries including the Clackamas County Commissioners and State
Representative Anna Williams were on hand, with proclamations celebrating
the event by the Commissioners, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S.
Representative Earl Blumenauer.

“For 100 years and counting, the Rhododendron Post Office has connected the
Oregonians it serves with family, friends, and loved ones – both across
Oregon and many miles away,” Merkley’s proclamation read, in part. “With
every newspaper delivered and each product shipped, this office has been
instrumental in keeping your community informed, helping local businesses
access larger markets, and giving residents access to critical goods.”

A second celebration is also expected to take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, in
concert with the annual Steiner Cabin Tour.