amey and Antilles Elementary and Intermediate schools. He also served as Acting Principal at West Point Middle School, West Point, N.Y., for a year.
“We are fortunate to gain such an experienced principal as Joe Motolenich,” said Dr. Joe Guiendon, South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS-Cuba District Superintendent. “Joe will utilize his knowledge and talents to continue the school improvement process at Brittin.”
Motolenich, who has four daughters, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Puerto Rico and his master’s degree in Education from Loyola University, Chicago, Ill.Joel Quenneville has become a top coach in professional hockey, often referred to as "Coach Q" But Joel also enjoyed a long career as a solid defenseman before he focused his attention towards coaching.
Quenneville, who actually considered quitting hockey in junior to study medicine, was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs 21st overall in 1978. He had just come off of a 27 goal, 103 point season with the Windsor Spitfires and the Leafs were hoping he could become an offensive presence in the NHL. The Leafs quickly lost their patience with Quenneville however as it became more obvious that at the NHL level he would be more of a role player. The Leafs included Quenneville in the big Lanny McDonald trade to Colorado in exchange for Pat Hickey and Wilf Paiement.
Quenneville played 3 1/2 seasons with the Rockies/New Jersey Devils before he was traded again in the summer of 1983. He actually was traded to Calgary with Steve Tambellini for Phil Russell and Mel Bridgeman on June 20th, 1983. However a couple of weeks later, on July 5, 1983, the Flames moved Joel and Richie Dunn to Hartford for Mickey Volcan.
While it must have been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Quenneville family, it proved to be a blessing for Joel. He enjoyed his best NHL seasons in "the Insurance City." Twice he was named as the Whalers most valuable defenseman (1984 and 1985) and he played a big role in helping Hartford win the Adams Division championship in 1987.
In 1991 Quenneville quietly finished his NHL playing career. He was sold to Washington where he played only 9 games and spent most of the year in the minors. In 1991 he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. He was to be a playing assistant coach for the Leafs minor league team in St. John's Newfoundland. It was in St. John's that Joel met Marc Crawford. The two worked really well together and both went on to successful coaching careers. In fact Quenneville reached the top of his class in 2000 when he won the Jack Adams award as the NHL's best coach that season after compiling an impressive 51-20-11-1 record for a.695 winning percentage.
Not too bad for a guy who used to spend his summers working as a stock broker in Hartford. Quenneville was an unheralded and under-appreciated player. He scored 54 goals and 190 points in 803 games, but his true worth was helping to develop young defensemen and quietly taking care of his own end. He is going to get more headlines as a NHL coach for many years to come.
Posted by Joe Pelletier at 8:13 p.m.Do you enjoy chasing waterfalls? The beautiful Columbia River Gorge in Oregon practically brings them to you. We will outline nine breathtaking Columbia River Gorge waterfalls you can quickly see in a day.
The Columbia River Gorge, located in the Pacific Northwest, has been carved out by the Columbia River. It is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep in some areas. The gorge is part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
As the river snakes its way through the valley, you can see magnificent cliffs, ridges, and spires. On the Oregon side alone, there are more than 90 waterfalls.
Along the horizon, you can see the alluring Cascade Mountain Range. The beautiful gorge is a National Scenic Area.
A particular section of the Columbia River Gorge has a high concentration of waterfalls in a small area. These waterfalls are conveniently located close to the road, allowing easy access.
Where can you find this fantastic place? It is about 30 miles east of Portland.
The Waterfall Corridor sits along the Historic Columbia River Highway, U.S. Route 30, between exits 28 and 35. You can start your journey by taking the exit at either end of the corridor.
The corridor passes through lush green forests. It is a lovely drive. The waterfalls are well-marked with signs.
Six of the waterfalls on our list have designated parking areas and only require a short walk. We will also tell you about some bonus waterfalls in the area. You will have to do a little work for the other three, but your views along the journey are rewarding. Let’s dive into the list.
Your first waterfall will be Horsetail Falls, starting from the east end of the corridor. Free parking is available across the street.
The gorgeous waterfall has a 176-foot drop, which looks like a horsetail when viewed from the side. You can cross the street from the parking lot to see it.
There are steps if you want a closer look below. The area is rocky, but you gain a fantastic view of the water spilling into the plunge pool.
Bonus waterfall: With an 0.8-mile round-trip hike, you can see another waterfall called Upper Horsetail Falls or Ponytail Falls. The trail is steep at first but levels off. It takes you behind the 88-foot cascading Ponytail Falls.
Between Horsetail Falls and Multnomah Falls, you will see a stop for Oneonta Gorge. You can walk through a tunnel and see where the gorge is fenced off. Unfortunately, the trail is closed due to damage caused by the Eagle Creek fire in 2017.
This is one of the most celebrated natural wonders along the Columbia River Gorge. It is a slot canyon where bright green lichens and moss coat the walls. The creek bed water is crystal clear and serves as a plunge pool to the 100-foot Lower Oneonta Falls.
Hopefully, this will open in the future, and we can add a tenth waterfall to our list. It saddens me to know such a beautiful area is inaccessible.
To say Multnomah Falls is popular is an understatement. It is the crown jewel of Waterfall Alley. Multnomah Falls draws more than 2 million visitors a year.
The area is very nice. Multnomah Lodge has a visitor center, gift shop, restaurant, food concessions, and restroom facilities.
Although the parking area is considerably larger than the other waterfalls, it can still get full. During summer, you must obtain a timed use permit to see Multnomah Falls. The permit does not guarantee parking. Visit the Multnomah Falls site for information on timed use permits.
Multnomah Creek, formed by the underground springs of Larch Mountain, feeds Multnomah Falls. The spectacular waterfall totals 620 feet and is the second-highest year-round waterfall in the country.
It consists of two falls. The upper tier plunges 543 feet, while the lower tier drops 69 feet. There is an 8 feet elevation drop between the two falls.
To reach Benson Bridge, you will walk along a 0.2-mile paved path. Although short, it is steep.
The bridge gives you a delightful view. You gain a closer and different perspective of both the upper and lower falls. As you can imagine, Benson Bridge is an excellent spot for photos.
You will have to earn the rewarding view above the upper falls by completing a 1.0-mile hike. The trail is paved but steep and has 11 switchbacks. It is a workout.
The path includes breathtaking views of the forest, mountains, and the Columbia River. At the top, you can peer down at Multnomah Falls.
I prefer viewing waterfalls at the base. With an aerial view, it isn’t easy to see beyond the first several feet in many cases.
Looking up from the base, you can see more of the waterfall. You can feel the power and taste the mist if you are close enough.
Although the view of Multnomah Falls from the top is excellent, the real treasure is the view of the scenery along the Columbia River. It is gorgeous!
If you have no interest in a challenging hike, the views from the base and the bridge are excellent. To see the following three falls on our list, you must do the climb. Very few visitors do so. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature’s solitude.
If you did the climb, view the top of Multnomah Falls before heading to Dutchman Falls. Instead of going down to the Multnomah Falls Lodge, you will cross a beautiful stone bridge over the creek and continue on Larch Mountain Trail #441. There is signage to guide you.
About 0.25 miles on the trail, you will find a series of three small waterfalls nearby. It is nearly impossible to see all three at once due to shrubs.
Although not significant, Dutchman Falls is pretty. The waterfall sounds more like a babbling brook transitioning to rushing water. It brings a soothing sense of calm.
Continue along the path another 0.25-mile from Dutchman Falls. Note that the trail is rugged with many protruding rocks. It is also steep in some sections. 
You will walk under a bas