In 1961, Brad McCarty began spending summers only with his dad, Earl. As the owner, Earl lived above the Tippy Canoe restaurant and bar in the three bedroom apartment. Brad and his four siblings spent the school year with their mom in Prairie City and then came out to Troutdale for 16 summers to be with their dad. Brad laughs as he tells how he saw and heard all
kinds of colorful things during those summers, living above the local community bar. He said there are some stories that should not and will not be repeated! After graduating from high school, Brad moved to Wood Village on his own and began working at Eagle Foundry in Estacada, helping to make parts for rock crushers. After four years, he then went to work for Corbett couple, Phil and Judy Meacher at their Columbia 4X4 Repair business in Troutdale. Brad performed a variety of jobs for the company, even helping to run the business the last two years before it was sold in 1992. Working as a driver, he delivered U-Haul trucks from 1992-2006. Brad says he is a "jack of all trades and a master of none!" He is currently available for employment. Brad has moved onto the Meacher property in Corbett and just loves being in the country, calling himself a "country boy at heart." At this time, he volunteers nearly seven days a week at the Grange, helping out with the "Helping Hands" food assistance program. Brad's strong work ethic and friendly smile are a welcome to all that cross paths with him!
