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Veterans were deployed to Camp Withycomb to Guardsmen and women provide help with the September vital assistance during wildfi res wildland fires. Over 100 local veterans under the command of Lt. Col. Evan Hessell of By SHELLEY McFARLAND and some still are not fully contained. the 741 Brigade Engineer fter a dry, hot summer and the It is considered the worst fire event Battalion and 102 Oregon forecast of an unusual windstorm in Oregon’s history. CERFP started the for Sept. 7, emergency services or- According to Stephen Bomar, Or- evacuation process of ganizations across Oregon, includ- egon Military Department Director, A hospitalized patients. ing local veterans, were on fire watch antici- Public Affairs, 1,200 National pating wildland fires. Guardsmen and women were de- Luckily, only a few The blazes that resulted, combined with ployed across Oregon to help with patients were transported wildfires already burning in Southern Ore- the firefighting and evacuations. to other hospitals, but gon, have scorched over 1 million acres in the veterans stayed Oregon (500,000 in Clackamas County alone) See WILDFIRES / Page A2 onsite in case evacuation notice was given. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Principal Nate Munoz invigorates school spirit ALL IN, ALL CAVS at Clackamas High By SHELLEY McFARLAND of the school year and I hear some coming school year where 40% of them to be their best but to have Clackamas High School kids call out ‘Munoz!’ I walked up to CHS students and staff will transfer fun, too,” he said. students might notice a few the kids and asked how they knew to the new Adrienne C. Nelson “Being visible and approachable changes this school year. who I was, and they told me from High School, on the arm of each is important. I always want stu- Besides the obvious ad- social media,” he said. shirt is “Cavs + Hawks = Family.) dents to know we are here to sup- justment to distance learn- “It was great to hear because I’m CHS also organized a grade-com- port them, and if it comes from the ing, new Principal Nate trying get the kids to know me, but petitive food drive, and more ac- principal, my hope is that model Munoz is working to it’s hard without the kids at school tivities are scheduled for the year. and leadership style will trickle pump up school spirit. and I have to use social media to ac- Under Munoz’s leadership, social down. I am grateful for the Clacka- It’s easy to feel it when a complish it. Hopefully from the vid- media is being used to keep kids mas community and for the posi- football team has earned eos, they can get an idea of who I interested in school socially and tive responses I’ve received,” Mu- a trip to the state finals and am and the culture of academics, academically. noz said. “It’s been humbling and the student body rides the inclusion and spirit we are build- “We are using social media plat- exciting. People are excited about wave of championship en- ing.” forms to cultivate a positive, fun the new school spirit, and it lets me thusiasm, but Munoz To achieve school unity, each and be-yourself type of culture en- know we are going in the right di- wants the Cavaliers to feel student received a T-shirt with the vironment with an emphasis to al- rection.” that excitement year- “All In, All Cavs” motto on the front ways give your best. I’m aware it Along with numerous social round. and is encouraged to post a photo of starts with me, and I hope being on media posts showing CHS staff “I was walking around them wearing it to the CHS Face- social media shows exactly who I the track at the beginning book page. (With a nod to the up- am. I care about kids and want See CAVS / Page 2

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This month, the City will commence a special project that will help preserve ex- isting trees in Happy Valley Park. While initial work will include the removal of select trees, replanting ef- forts will be a significant piece to the project that will ultimately promote long term tree canopy growth that is healthy and sustain- able. Residents and visitors to Happy Valley Park may have already noticed signs ac- knowledging the upcoming tree removals. Most of the trees selected for removal are in the south end of the Park, nearest the dog runs. The oth- ers are located near picnic shelters A and B. Damage sus- tained from storms, natural This diagram shows general locations of trees slated The City’s contracted arborist, Leslie Gover, will be onsite while tree removals are conducted. Her deterioration, and abnormal for removal. The Park will not need to close during this assessment and evaluation of Happy Valley’s trees has been instrumental in helping the City respond to growth have made the select- project, but affected areas will be sectioned off to challenges and plan for long term tree canopy health. ed trees bend and become mis- ensure visitor safety. shapen at a structural level. Unfortunately, this type of will be helping oversee the to create cohesive plant com- extend the water and nutrient community driven projects, trees do grow old, ensuring we damage cannot be remedied work conducted. The City is munities that support both capacity of the soil, reduce many of which are cultivated are doing what we can to pro- and now poses a threat to pub- committed to replenishing the new and long-term tree long-term soil compaction, by local Scout groups and en- mote long term strength and lic safety. Interventions such tree canopy and is working growth, and species selected and allow plant roots to vironmentally friendly organi- hardiness to the tree canopy is as pruning or treating a dam- closely with Gover to maxi- will not only be beneficial to strengthen and thrive. zations. key. Moving forward, Gover aged tree are always pursued mize replanting efforts. To wildlife but will take into con- As trees are removed, con- As many residents can at- will be conducting more rou- first, but in some cases, tree this end, locations for replant- sideration the needs of Happy tractors will be putting the re- test, the windstorm Happy tine tree assessments in the removal is ultimately recom- ing will focus on areas in the Valley’s climate. It should fur- usable wood in piles as the Valley experienced just this Park and will be helping the mended as the best option. Park that offer a conducive ther be noted that soil prepa- City plans to mill the material past September is a salient re- City further diversify the tree Leslie Gover, the City’s con- environment for new trees to ration work will also be car- on site if weather permits. The minder of how important it is canopy through replanting ef- tracted arborist, will be onsite thrive and make it to maturity. ried out as part of these re- wood will be used for things to take care of our trees. While forts that are in the best inter- throughout the project and Designs have been completed planting efforts. This will help like park benches and other storms are inevitable and est of the environment. Wildfi res Q From Page A1

Further north, the threat of the Riverside and Beachie Creek blazes merging brought many residents near Oregon City to Level 2 evacuation sta- tus and ready to flee. On the evening of Sept. 10, Lt. Col. Evan D. Hessel, com- mander of the 741 Brigade En- gineer Battalion and 102 Ore- gon CERFP was instructed by his commanding officer to im- mediately assemble 50 Guards- men to organize patient evacu- ations at Willamette Falls Medical Center. Hessel assembled twice that number and relocated eight critically ill patients to hospi- tals in Hood River and North Portland. Fortunately, Willamette Falls Medical Center did not end up evacuating, but Hessel SUBMITTED PHOTOS and his troops were on-site for Under the smoky skies, Camp Withycomb mobilized various military units to assist during the recent fires. 36 hours in case the situation changed. On the morning of Sept. 11, while at the hospital, resent our community, and it Hessel said they have never made certain his troops fol- one of Hessel’s men comment- was an honor to provide vital been used for fires of this mag- lowed protocols by wearing ed that it was 9/11. calming to them and ensure nitude, which only happen masks, washing hands, not “It was appropriate we were their safety.” once or twice a century. grouping together, taking tem- The evacuations of local hospitals, like Willamette Falls Medical Center, there on 9/11 to help civilians Every couple years, the Na- Combined with the COVID-19 perature screenings and filling were carefully planned and veterans were on standby to safely and our community through a tional Guard is activated to pandemic, it made the situa- out symptom exposure ques- transfer patients to other facilities. crisis,” Hessel said. “We rep- help with wildland fires, but tion more difficult. Hessel tionnaires.

with his staff members, who “Education has helped also are learning how to teach Cavs in a new setting. change the trajectory “In a staff meeting the other of the poverty cycle day, we talked about the diffi- Q From Page A1 culties, but their attitudes were that has been in my positive, and you have to work wearing the T-shirts, Spirit family for generations. on positivity every day. We are Week encouraged kids to show I am the first person, supporting each other, remov- their school spirit in different ing excuses and finding solu- ways like attending virtual not just in my direct tions. At the end of the day, we school in their pajamas on family, but all my will continue to put the person Wake Up Wednesdays and en- in front of us first and push for- couraging them to wear pink in extended family to ever ward,” he said. recognition of Breast Cancer graduate from college.” Teen years can be difficult Awareness Month. — Nate Munoz, CHS principal for students who feel the de- A scavenger hunt also was mands of peer pressure, body organized for students. In other changes, social acceptance, videos, Munoz talks about the ran around a bit too much in navigating social media and pa- importance of grades and social the streets.” rental expectations. After 13 studies teacher Danielle McK- Munoz graduated from Nam- years working with teens, Mu- ay explained what Hispanic pa High School in 1999 with a noz recognizes communication Heritage Month means to her. 1.72 GPA, and he thought his is key. “We want parents to feel only two options when he grad- “Positive and meaningful re- proud of the school (their) kids uated were military or working lationships are the foundation go to and that it’s a safe envi- in fast food. His mother had a with our students, and building ronment, but that it’s also fun. fifth-grade education and she off those relationships is impor- The goal is to make this a great thought Munoz’s graduation tant. When those relationships experience for all of our kids. was the “greatest thing in the are developed, conversations We are aware that what you world.” PHOTO BY: SHELLEY MCFARLAND are rich and there is trust. put in, you get out, but we are “I was fortunate enough to go Clackamas High School’s new principal, Nate Munoz is creating a sense of school pride and spirit, though Hopefully, we can create those creating an environment where to college, and if it weren’t for students are learning remotely. The educator comes from South Albany and has spearheaded a social media foundations during synchro- any and every kid can feel they friends and their parents who campaign to keep students connected socially. nous time and our staff can can be themselves,” Munoz encouraged me to go to college, have great conversations and said. “I’ve been really im- I would have never gone. I had ture course. Munoz has worked sessment from Jones Interna- the school separation looming, students feel comfortable talk- pressed that our staff works one good friend and his dad for and served kids ever since. tional University in Colorado but Munoz is positive his staff ing with teachers,” Munoz said. hard at creating that environ- filled out my FASFA (financial He calls his story crazy, but and a master’s degree in educa- can provide quality learning “Teachers are special human ment for everyone; our staff is aid) form for me. They did that, says anyone can find success if tional leadership from Concor- while staying connected to stu- beings. They’re heroes because awesome.” and I got to go to college,” he they are willing to work for it. dia University Chicago. dents, even in a virtual setting. they’re not just teaching con- Munoz grew up in Nampa, said. “Education has helped In sharp contrast to his high “We are focusing on what we tent, they’re teaching and sup- Idaho, and admits education “I say that because now, as change the trajectory of the school GPA, Munoz maintained can control and trying to thrive porting kids on how to be better took a backseat to other re- an adult, education has changed poverty cycle that has been in a near 4.0 GPA in each of his de- there. That’s where the ‘All In, versions of themselves. That’s sponsibilities. my life, dramatically. And not my family for generations. I am grees. He taught leadership and All Cavs’ motto comes into why these relationships are im- “I grew up in a single-parent just from an academic stand- the first person, not just in my language arts at Redmond High play. We are going to thrive in portant. I love being at school, home and my mom worked 12 point, but from a learning direct family, but all my extend- School before taking the vice the controllable areas, and we at ball games and around peo- hours, seven days a week for standpoint of understanding ed family to ever graduate from principal position at South Al- need to be flexible and adapt- ple. I can’t believe I get to do us. I was the oldest of four and who I am, understanding that I college. Since then, there are bany High School. After two able in the things we cannot this every day.” it was on me to take care of can better myself. If you have a others, but I was the first,” Mu- years, he became principal at control and still find a way to them and make sure their great attitude and a strong noz said. “It’s a big deal to me South Albany before accepting succeed. Five fun facts about Nate needs were met,” Munoz said. work ethic, you can do great because I have over 100 first the job at Clackamas High “Our mission is to make it a Munoz: “I’d say, since I was 9 years old, things in this world. Life can be cousins because my mom is the School. Munoz is now in his great school year for our stu- 1. He enjoys fly-fishing. I have been in a role where I hard, and sometimes you must second youngest of 21 chil- 13th year of education, five of dents regardless of our situa- 2. People are shocked by his have had to be responsible for push through to get what you dren.” which have been in administra- tion,” Munoz said. “Whether basketball skills. people. My mom was just try- want.” In 2005, Munoz earned his un- tion. we are online or in-person, we 3. When he is nervous, he ing to provide, and there wasn’t When he was 19, Munoz dergraduate degree from It’s been a difficult year to will continue to do our best. We yawns. much time to ask about educa- worked at the Boys & Girls Northwest Nazarene College in step in at CHS with regard to understand it’s not an ideal 4. He has 100 first cousins and tion. Even though education Club of Nampa. It was the first Nampa and continued his edu- the global COVID-19 pandemic, year, but we can be the best at 21 aunts and uncles. was important to her, there time he had the opportunity to cation by earning a master’s distance learning, economic re- this.” 5. He loves being a family wasn’t much structure, and we work for kids, and it set his fu- degree in curriculum and as- cession, historic wildfires and Munoz has been impressed man and hosting barbecues. Happy Valley News y November 2020 3

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HAPPY VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION To register, check out www.happyvalleyor.gov/services/parks November 2020 Programs and Events In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders, participants in all Parks and Recreation programs will be asked to practice physical distancing and stay home when they are sick. Participants ages 5 and older must also wear a face mask when 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained. November 2020 Parks and Recreation Programming

the house, socialize, and get creative, while you give yourself a few moments to work, relax, or just take a moment to breathe! In each camp, participants will do around five art projects in addition to some drawing and coloring pages. Campers are asked to bring a water bottle and lunch or snack as there will be a 20-minute break. Masks are required for kids 5+ as social distancing will be enforced. Registration is lim- ited to a maximum of 5 kids per class, so regis- Code to the ter early to save your spot! Future Virtual Q November: Festive Crafts Nov. 4 – Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes Every Wednesday and Sunday All virtual classes Ages 5-12 on Zoom. $220 for the month (4 days) $60 daily Success Through Chess Venvino Art Studios Ages 7-12 Weekly Art Camps Q December: Gifting Crafts Ever wanted to Nov. 29 – Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. learn how to play All art camps will be held at Venvino Art Every Wednesday and Sunday chess? Ever wanted to Studios located at 13329 SE Misty Drive. Ages 5-12 get better at playing Give your kids an opportunity to get out of $220 for the month (4 days) chess? This is the class $60 daily for you! Curriculum designed by National Checkmate! Encourage your child to develop a love for Champion, Andrew chess and learn strategies to deepen their understanding of Svehaug, you will the game. learn not just how the game is played, but no- tation, tactics and strategies to make the best moves possible in each game you play. Video Game Design Ages 7-12 Welcome to the world of coding! Using block-based learning, students will learn how to create their own video games! If you have taken our classes before, we dif- ferentiate our lessons and allow students, both new and ad- vanced, to get the most out of our classes.

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Inspired by the popular Minecraft phenomenon, an online course for ages 7-12 gives students the ability to build a Medieval structure.

Engineering For Kids Q Educational Minecraft: Virtual Classes Medieval Redstone Machinations All virtual classes on Zoom. Ages 7-12 Q Junior Mechanical Educational Minecraft is an expan- Engineering: sive game that lets players design and Let’s Make Toys create unique worlds with amazing Ages 4-7 structures. One of the more complicat- Our youngest engineers will ed aspects of Educational Minecraft is be introduced to fundamental Redstone, which is Educational Mine- concepts of energy, materials, craft’s version of electrical circuitry. and movement. Students will This class will introduce students to explore and construct six dif- the many uses of Redstone through a ferent toys throughout this Medieval themed adventure of cre- unit, including spinners, magi- ation, exploration, and castle besieging, cal boomerang cans, wind-up Have a budding engineer in the with students making mine cart tracks whirligigs, and more. Materials house? Encourage your little one to help them gather resources, working DRIVE THRU TREE LIGHTING: Happy Valley City Hall Parking Lot for class will be provided and to develop a love for building with together to build their kingdom, and available for pickup at Happy a fun online class that lets then designing traps to defend their castle, SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Sunday Dec. 6 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Hap- Valley City Hall or delivery. create toys! all with the use of Redstone. py Valley City Hall parking lot for a drive-thru Tree Lighting! This event will be strictly drive-thru only. Details to follow.

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Happy Valley P&R Website The City of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation is excited to an- nounce a new Virtual Recreation Center & Resource section of their webpage! Here you will be able to scour through handfuls of virtual recreation activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.

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HAPPY VALLEY LIBRARY 13793 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015 | 503-783-3456 | www.happyvalleyor.gov/library November 2020 Library Events Holds pickup and phone services are available. Call us at 503-783-3456.

ADULT PROGRAMS All library programs are virtual. Email library@hap- pyvalleyor.gov for login information or with ques- Check this out! tions. Trivia Tuesdays! Books in many languages Tuesday evenings 7–7:30 p.m. The questions are trivial, the fun isn’t! Join us for a fun evening, with a different theme each week. Our library HV Library Virtual Book Group has over 2,000 First Thursdays, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, 6:30–8 p.m. books in lan- Get ready guages other Read the book selection for the month and meet to discuss the for book with other readers. The book we will be talking about for than English. December’s We have Adult November will be The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson Book Group McCullers. We will read Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot for collections in our December meeting. with a copy Chinese, Russian, of Heart Spanish, and Contact the library for help getting the books and for the Zoom Berries by Vietnamese, and meeting information. Check out our weekly Short Story meet- Terese ings, too! Children’s collec- Marie tions in all those Genealogy Club Virtual Meeting Mailhot. languages, plus Korean! Any of Mondays, November 9 and 23, 2–4 p.m. these books can Searching for family roots? All are welcome to come and share be ordered for questions, strategies, and organizing tips. Insights are discovered no-contact pick- and pathways revealed as we attempt to solve the mysteries of our ancestors’ elusive stories! up. To see what we’ve got and to HV Library Short Story Group place some holds, Thursdays, November 12 & 19, 7–8 p.m. go to happyval- Join us for a casual discussion of a short story every Thursday leyor.gov/lan- night that we don’t have a Book Group meeting. Find out the guagecollections and explore! title of our next read on the Adult Programs page on the Happy Ready for some brain busters? Log on Valley Library website. You’ll also fi nd links for a free download virtually to Tuesday’s Trivia Nights and get of the selection for the week and all the previous stories. The Happy Valley Library offers a selection of books written in a ready to have some fun. variety of languages.

YOUTH PROGRAM All library programs are virtual. Email Hold pick-ups library@happyvalleyor. gov for login informa- just got easier tion or with questions. Did you get a notice that the Baby and Me Time materials you placed on hold Tuesdays, 10–10:30 a.m. are ready? Get ready to delve Songs, lap bounces, and sto- ries that are just right for into those items a little faster babies. Learn rhymes and because you no longer need an songs you can bring into your appointment to pick them up! everyday life to help your lit- tle ones thrive. When you arrive at the Family Storytime library, call 503-783-3456. Thursdays, 10–10:30 a.m. We’ll find your holds, check Join Anna, Isaac and Lisa for Live storytimes are a hit with the littles! Log on them out, and put them on a weekly stories, songs, puppets, for this popular offering and let the children’s table for you to retrieve. and fun in Zoom. librarians entertain with some educational fun.

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Located right across Want some the street new books, but from Happy don’t know Valley what to pick? Library, The Library Village Green staff can help Park now has with that. free Wi-Fi Request a book available! The bundle and signal reaches you’ll receive a a substantial collection of portion of items that fit both the park your needs. and the adjacent parking lot. Just look for the network, Free public A bundle of fun! HV_Public, on Wi-Fi now your device. offered at Did you know that Here are some examples Village Green librarians at the Hap- of recent requests from Park. py Valley Library will adults that we have filled: put together a bundle of books selected just I would love something a lit- for your reading inter- tle lighter to read before bed. ests or mood? One of many librari- ans’ favorite things (be- I’m looking for audiobooks sides reading!) is to (either CDs or e-Audiobooks), help someone find a mainly non-fiction. In fiction I Write this down book to read (or an au- enjoy sci-fi, murder mystery, diobook to listen to, or a but I’m happy to try some- Are you a writer? Is it possible you movie to watch ... you thing new. If there are any have a novel inside you, waiting to be LOOKING FOR MORE get the idea!) We have good series of audiobooks, I’d set free? Why not take advantage of INSPIRATION OR made this even easier love to start at the beginning. National Novel Writing Month GUIDANCE? by creating a form you Thanks! (NaNoWriMo) to get started? can use to request a Every November, since 1999, thou- Try one of these great titles or bundle of books hand- I like all history. Of any sands of aspiring novelists have partici- ask the library for a recommenda- picked for you, based kind. I would rather read his- pated in the challenge to write 50,000 or tion: on your preferences. tory books than novels. more words, either as a complete novel, Q You’ve Got a Book in You: a Want to throw in a or as the start of a novel. There’s even a stress-free guide to writing the couple of movies, or a “Young Writers Program” for writers book of your dreams / Elizabeth handful of magazines? Preference for fantasy/ sci- under 18. Find out more or sign up at Sims. Let us know what you fi from YA through adult. Spe- nanowrimo.org. Q Steering the Craft: a twenty- want, and we’ll add cifically, female or queer pro- first century guide to sailing the them to your stack! Not tagonists when possible. November is sea of story / Ursula K. Le Guin sure what you want? National Novel Q Book in a Month: the fool- Try one of the options Fiction, grand adventures, Writing Month, an proof system for writing a novel under “Quick Picks.” a little bit of love, I really en- annual event in in 30 days / Victoria Lynn Most requests are filled joy poetry, I like fairy books which Schmidt in a day or two and with mystical stories. participants Q Writing & Selling Your Mys- bundles are scheduled commit to writing tery Novel: Hallie Ephron to be picked up at the li- a 50,000-word Q The Kick-Ass Writer: 1001 Mostly a mix of nonfiction brary. novel. What ways to write great fiction, get random subjects, some mem- Look for the bundle started as a published & earn your audience / oirs, and your favorite book. request form on the li- friendly challenge Chuck Wendig brary’s website: hap- between friends Q Now Write! Science Fiction, pyvalleyor.gov/library/ Current events, pop culture, has become a Fantasy and Horror: speculative Additionally, the crafting, travel, astrology, his- global genre exercises from today’s best same form can be used tory, Oregon, science, mind- phenomenon prompting hundreds of writers and teachers / edited by to request books for fulness, the arts, theatre for thousands of participants each year. Laurie Lamson kids and teens! young kids Library celebrates American Indian Heritage Month November is National American Indian Heritage month. To cele- Adult Books brate, we highlight some exception- Heart Berries: by Terese Marie al new titles by Native authors and Mailhot (Seabird Island Band) artists. Guileless and refreshingly honest, In celebration of Terese Mailhot’s debut memoir Picture Books Native American chronicles her struggle to balance the Heritage Month, beauty of her Native heritage with Bowwow Powwow: by Brenda J. the Library has the often desperate and chaotic real- Child (Red Lake Ojibwe), illustrated by compiled a ity of life on the reservation. Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe) variety of There There: by Tommy Orange Join Windy Girl and her dog, Itchy recommendations (Cheyenne and Arapaho) boy, as they attend a powwow, where for readers of all A novel—which grapples with the they watch the dancers, eat tasty complex history of Native Americans; ages to enjoy. foods, and join family and friends with an inheritance of profound spiri- around the campfire. tuality; and with a plague of addic- Fry Bread: A Native American Chapter Books Tribes of Grande Ronde) with Traci In this YA rom-com tensions tion, abuse, and suicide—follows 12 Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard I Can Make This Promise: by Chris- Sorell (Cherokee) mount as Louise and Joey cover a characters, each of whom has private (Seminole Nation, Mekusukey Band), tine Day (Upper Skagit) In this autobiographical novel, ten- news story about the inclusive cast- reasons for traveling to the Big Oak- illustrated by Juana Martínez-Neal Follow Edie, a Seattle 7th grader, as year-old Regina and her family move ing of the school musical. land Powwow. (Peruvian American) she tries to uncover family secrets af- to Los Angeles after their Umpqua An Indigenous Peoples’ History The Heartbeat of Wounded Written in lyrical verse, this title ter discovering a box of old photos in tribe is terminated. of the United States for Young Knee Native America from 1890: to explores Native American heritage the attic. People: History of the United States the Present by David Treuer and celebrates contemporary Indian The Case of Windy Lake: by Michael Teen Books for Young People by Debbie Reese (Ojibwe) family life through the lens of fry Hutchinson (Misipawistik Cree Nation) (Nambé Owingeh) and Jean Mendo- An anthropologist’s chronicle of bread. Four cousins search for a missing Apple: Skin to the Core by Eric za adapted from the adult book by Native American life from the We Are Grateful: by Traci Sorell archaeologist in this entertaining mid- Gansworth (Onondaga) Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Wounded Knee massacre to the pres- (Cherokee), illustrated by Frané Les- dle grade mystery that Kirkus calls A memoir in verse by a gifted This adaptation for young adult ent traces the unprecedented re- sac “an Indigenous version of the Hardy writer and artist, long listed for the readers of Dunbar-Oritz’s National sourcefulness and reinvention of dis- Journey through the year with a Boys full of rez humor”. National Book Award. Book Award winning title recounts tinct tribe cultures that assimilated contemporary Cherokee family as Indian No More: by Charlene Will- Hearts Unbroken: by Cynthia Le- the history of the United States from into mainstream life to preserve Na- they celebrate and give thanks. ing McManis (Umpqua/Confederated itich Smith (Muscogee) an indigenous perspective. tive identity.

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When she was a young girl, Karen Hubbard’s grand- mother told her a story about her great-grandmoth- er; a curious story catapult- ing Hubbard’s “Most As Friends of the interest of ge- Library nealogy into a families’ members, Karen decades-long stories and Gordon hobby to fur- have a Hubbard make ther under- excellent library stand who she kernel of ambassadors at descends from truth, you various events. and their life experiences. just have to BELOW: Karen “My great- figure out and Gordon’s grandmother genealogy group was living in what kernel currently meets New Bruns- it is.” online, but will meet again at wick (Canada) — Karen the library when and she went Hubbard with her moth- coronavirus er, my great- SHAKING THE protocols are great-grandmother to Scot- lifted. land, to the castle of the family FAMILY TREE clan. It was a huge building, Hubbard suggests people and as I get older, I can imagine begin chronicling their family they are living on the frontier history with a few steps. in New Brunswick and she had 1. Start with what you know probably never seen a city, let about yourself, your parents alone a castle,” Hubbard said. and siblings and write it down. “My great-grandmother held 2. Talk with any known older onto the apron strings of the relative. Have them tell you his- maid at the castle so she tory, names, dates and stories. wouldn’t get lost,” she said. “I Videotape the conversation, thought it was an interesting too. It may be useful later. story and I wanted to find out 3. Search your attic, basement where. I asked my grandmoth- or storage space and that of er, but she didn’t know.” older relatives. Sometimes an As with most families, Hub- old trunk can hold records, bard had heard snippets of sto- documents or photos with ries about her family, like a dates and places. relative who was a ship owner 4. Write down all the informa- and upon his death, the family tion you’ve learned either needed to publish his obituary online (saved on a personal in order to retrieve the ship. hard drive) or in a journal. Genealogist Karen Hubbard has When she heard such stories, been researching family history 5. Take a DNA test if interested. Hubbard would wonder how for nearly 50 years. much of it was true. For more information, visit: At the age of 13, Hubbard happyvalleyor.gov/community/ tried to research the ship leg- happy-valley-library/. end. She talked with her grand- parents to find out exactly combine and how to prevent midwife, a career she held for where the story originated. anomalies and the research be- 45 years. Now retired, Hubbard She didn’t find the answer, but hind it,” she said. and her husband, Gordon, a re- while in college in 1973 at the “All along the way I was al- tired engineer, run a genealogy At a 2019 University of Oregon Medical ways trying to create a story group at Happy Valley Library summer School (now Oregon Health & and find if there was a way to where they help residents event, Friends Science University) to become improve the outcomes for fami- trace their lineage. of the Library a nurse, Hubbard took a genet- lies. When I began in nursing, Currently, the group list has members ics class, which again piqued they didn’t have ultrasounds nearly 170 members, but on raced book her interest in genealogy. for common use, just high-risk any given session they average carts, including “I was always fascinated pregnancies, and prenatal around 25 attendees. Due to Karen Hubbard, with science, so I was eager to screenings were just starting. I state COVID-19 protocols, the far right. learn more about how genes wondered what it must have genealogy group meets virtu- work. The class fueled my curi- been like for women to give ally the second and fourth Happy Valley group for six osity even more from the per- birth throughout history.” Monday of each month. years and have helped dozens spective of learning how genes Hubbard became a nurse The Hubbards have led the of people learn more about their heritage. Along the way, the group has had some excit- ing finds: Two people realized they were related as cousins and other members were able to trace their roots to the May- flower. Hubbard explains the group is collaborative and together they work like detectives by bouncing ideas off one another Experienced Board Certifi ed Orthopedic Care when one member has ex- hausted their pathways trying to find information. The gene- alogy group is open to new members. “If someone hasn’t done ge- Helping Patients nealogy before, start with what you know. I know when I was born, I have a birth certificate All smiles after racing library carts. Karen and Gordon Hubbard along with Move...Live... and passport and information other library patrons. about my parents. Sometimes Enjoy Life when you begin, you begin be- fore you have the background, Hubbard offers a series of getting started with deciding so we say get started with what formats for members to work which test to request. And you know and mine your older out their genealogy and en- even when they have test re- relatives for information. Most courages people to use digital sults, they might not know families’ stories have a kernel services, some of which are what to do,” she said. “We talk of truth, you just have to figure free. But she cautions to make about all this and have discus- out what kernel it is,” she said. certain all personal work is not sions about DNA. We even “For folks who are a little kept solely online; their re- have folks who were adopted more advanced and have done search should be kept on per- and want to use DNA results to research, they understand that sonal hard drives, too, since find biological parents, and the information researched some websites can be expen- that’s fun.” needs to come from credible sive or potentially shut down. Happy Valley Library Direc- resources. So, they identify “If you publish your work tor Doris Grolbert is pleased to three credible resources for online, or in the locale where have the support of the Hub- each fact. The Genealogical your family is from, you may bards and the genealogy group. Proof Standard sets forth a discover you have cousins who “The Hubbards are huge li- best practices standard for do- have been working on this for brary supports and volunteer ing genealogical research,” years, or the magic pot of gold every chance they get. They Hubbard said. “ is finding a genealogist who is love to support the library and Once people start, they in- specializing in your family,” are library friends,” Grolbert variably say they found infor- Hubbard said. said. “Karen takes her time, mation from someone on a site “It’s the same process, re- usually hours, to plan the gene- like Ancestry, but we then ask peated. If you know your alogy meetings, and it is great ‘what are their sources?’ It’s all great-grandfather but have no to see the exchange of ideas, about learning, and we can clue who your great-grand- education presented and the work with anyone where they mother was, then we talk welcoming attitude toward are at.” about how to find female rela- new members. She has ar- While searching for family tives whose names change ev- ranged interesting programs history, Hubbard tells people ery generation. And if you about genealogy and even to remember not all informa- have a family that appears to guest speakers. tion is on the internet, and she disappear, then we have strat- “During these COVID times, encourages connecting with egies for that. I’ve been doing Karen and Gordon were able to One Patient • One Orthopedist • Superior Outcomes record keepers or archivists in genealogy for five decades and adjust to a virtual setting and, the town where the research I’ve learned that I’m usually because of their dedication, we has taken them. not as stuck as I think I am,” have the same amount of peo- “The Family History Library she said. ple now as we did when the in Salt Lake City has been digi- Hubbard explains that some group met in person. It hap- tizing and adding a million people are interested in more pened because they are such pages of digitized information of the medical side of their supporters of the library.” every single day. A million family history and her group For now, the group will con- each day and they have been offers strategies for that type tinue to meet virtually and doing this for years. That, of research also. Moreover, the share their experiences of along with all the other online popularity of DNA tests has searching for their family his- Akash Bret T. Paul D. Heather Beissinger, records represents, people are inspired people to understand tory, but Hubbard looks for- estimating, only about 5% of ge- not just where their ancestors ward to the time when they can Gupta, MD Kean, MD Ruesch, MD MS, PA-C nealogy information that is are from, but genetically who meet in person again. available. So, if you spend all they are. 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To date this NCL,” said Blair Wardwell, tive member must reside year, the mother-daughter NCL Sunnyside chapter VP within the Happy Valley, teams have volunteered over Communications. “We have Clackamas, Damascus, 4,400 philanthropy hours to lo- each learned, practiced and Gladstone and surround- cal organizations including acquired leadership skills that ing areas and have a the Children’s Healing Art help us serve better and live daughter currently in sixth Project, Clackamas River Ba- more confidently.” through eighth grade. sin Council, Feed the Hungry, Celebrating its 95th year, PROSPECTIVE MEM- Oregon Food Bank, Special NCL was established in Los BERS: Interested mothers Olympics and the Oregon Hu- Angeles in 1925 and has grown SUBMITTED PHOTOS are encouraged to attend mane Society. into the nation’s premier moth- The Sunnyside one of the prospective “We are excited for the op- er-daughter nonprofit organi- Chapter of the member meetings. To re- portunity to welcome new zation through mission-based National Charity ceive an invitation, please mothers and daughters into our programming to develop so- League contact the chapter at chapter as we continue to learn, cially responsible community volunteers have membershipsunnyside@ grow and serve our community leaders through the mother- logged over 4,400 nclonline.org. together,” said Allison Bach, daughter bond. hours in 2020 APPLICATIONS: Sunnyside chapter president. Today, NCL has over 200,000 despite Completed applications This year, the Sunnyside members and alumnae in chap- coronavirus are due by Feb. 15, 2021. chapter has picked up litter ters throughout the nation. In restrictions. from parks and rivers, cleaned 2019, members contributed books for The Clackamas more than 2.5 million volunteer Bookshelf, volunteered at Race hours to 6,000 philanthropic for the Cure, cheered on par- partners resulting in a $68.7 ticipants at the Special Olym- million fiscal impact. pics, wrote encouraging letters Started in May 2008 after a to senior citizens and first re- meeting of 28 women in the caf- sponders, helped socialize ani- eteria at Spring Mountain Ele- mals at the Oregon Humane mentary School, the Sunnyside Society, and packed food at the chapter of NCL has continued Oregon Food Bank. to grow and give back to the lo- “My daughter and I have cal community while strength- been NCL members for six ening the mother-daughter re- years, and we have been deep- lationship. ly engaged with our commu- For more information, visit: nity during that time. We nationalcharityleague.org/ have served meaningful chari- chapter/sunnyside/ or email ties that support families, ani- membershipsunnyside@nclon- NCL volunteers at the Oregon Food Bank. Other hours were donated to mals, the environment and line.org. organizations like Clackamas River Basin Council, Feed the Hungry and the Oregon Humane Society.

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Andrea Harvest ing emergency storage and Sunrise wants to thank the Gander’s colors are seismic resiliency. Contractor, Ward-Henshaw, graphic art plentiful in Construction began back in for their fabulous efforts dur- always Beverly June 2018 with the objective to the open property at the cor- ing construction and all the includes a Nordstrom’s add a new reservoir to an ex- ner of SE Hadeed St. and SE adjoining residents for their nod to Mt. watercolor isting reservoir and pump sta- Faris St., while enhancing the patience during this project. Hood. painting. tion, while also looking to en- green space along SE Faris St. For information about this hance the aesthetic elements This is one of the largest con- or other Sunrise Water Au- of the property. Sunrise also struction projects led by Sun- thority projects, contact Kim worked closely with the ad- rise in over a decade. In the Anderson at 503-683-7383 or joining neighborhood associa- end, the project cost just over kanderson@sunrisewater. Sunnyside art marks tion to make improvements to $7 million and completed on- com. autumn arrival by Jaimie Huff Throughout the calendar year, residents will City of Happy Valley see colorful impressions of birdlife, the return of spring foliage and fall harvest. Autumn in Happy Valley brings a variety “As an artist, I am attentive when my heart Happy Valley Library of quiet joys: crisp morning fog, fragrant is stirred by nature’s inspiration. Much like na- apple cider, and many vibrant fall trees. ture, watercolor offers a medium that you don’t Autumn also brings us the next seasonal want to fully control,” Ms. Nordstrom said of Though fall may transition of street banner art along Sunny- her painting style. “Since my style is halfway bring wetter side Road. Sunnyside street banners are lo- between loose and realistic, I let my subject cated between 152nd Ave. and 172nd Ave. matter dream.” weather and Banners feature local art and are rotated Ms. Nordstrom hopes her paintings will in- darker skies, quarterly to reflect the changing seasons. spire viewers to walk Happy Valley’s many One side of the Sunnyside street banners trails at a slower pace, observing the hidden there are plenty features graphic art by Andrea Gander, a Hap- wildlife and greenery. of opportunities py Valley resident. Ms. Gander’s designs incor- Street banner designs were selected in coor- porate elements from major City events, such dination with the Happy Valley Public Art to witness a as the Happy Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony. Committee, which serves in advisory capacity splendor of Each seasonal design also includes a silhouette to the City Council. Banner designs are antici- colors. In addition of Mount Hood. The mountain landscape, and pated to be in rotation for approximately four its specific colors, was inspired by the view to five years, after which new banner designs to the beautiful from Ms. Gander’s living room window. may be solicited. fall leaves, try to “I love living in Happy Valley, which in- Sunnyside street art helps support a long- spired the slogan, “Happy in the Valley” with standing City Council goal to foster a safe, liv- spot some other artwork depicting the 4th of July, Harvest Fes- able community with a sense of pride and things of varying tival, Tree Lighting, and the Farmers Market,” strong identity. Public art, such as street ban- hues. Ms. Gander said. “I was also inspired by the ners, helps to make Happy Valley a more wel- ever-changing view from my front porch of Mt. coming place for residents and businesses Hood and the foothills; orange and brown in alike. fall, spring greens, summer is indigo, and blue The City extends its gratitude to Portland Pull on some rain shadows on snowy hills in winter.” General Electric, Ms. Gander and Ms. Nord- boots and grab a The reverse side of each street banner fea- strom for their contributions to the Sunnyside jacket, and explore the tures watercolor paintings by Ms. Beverly Nor- banner project. For questions about the banner outdoors as you look dstrom of Oregon City. Ms. Nordstrom’s art installation, please contact Jaimie Huff, 503- for items to complete celebrates wildlife and agricultural elements. 783-3828, [email protected]. your rainbow walk.

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Six years in Marines molded Erica Steiner Veteran’s voice into a ‘fiercely strong woman’

By SHELLEY McFARLAND would also say my mindset is what determined my ability to When Erica Steiner en- conquer those challenges,” tered Martin Luther King she said. “Letters and boxes Jr. High School in River- from home and strangers, es- side, California, she was in- pecially throughout the holi- terested in joining a few days, were also boosts of hope campus clubs. and encouragement through- Chamber Singers was a per- out the deployment.” fect fit for the second of three In 2013, Steiner returned daughters who loved singing stateside to Camp Lejeune, and had been in choir in ju- North Carolina, before head- nior high. But Steiner also ing back to her original duty was curious about the Navy station at Miramar. Three Junior Reserve Officers Club years later, she completed her (NJROTC). contract as corporal (E-4) and “NJROTC was foreign to left the Marine Corps after six me, so it really intrigued me,” years of service. Steiner said. “I loved the uni- “The proudest moments “The proudest moments of forms and how sharp the pla- of my life are from the my life are from the years I toons of cadets looked while years I served in the served in the Marine Corps, they waited in formation for and to say I don’t miss the inspection. I was warned by Marine Corps, and to say Corps would be an outright several of my friends at the I don’t miss the Corps lie. After leaving the Marine time that if I joined NJROTC it Corps I found myself strug- would be ‘social suicide’ and would be an outright lie.” gling to find a career with a that NJROTC kids were noth- — Erica Steiner Erica Steiner, who works at Spring Mountain Elementary School, was deployed to Helmand Province, company whose values ing but a club of nerds. Afghanistan, in support of Operation Freedom. She drove the “big rigs” as a casualty collection driver. matched the ones I was so “I didn’t care. I joined the used to reflecting: honor, NJROTC the very next Mon- Marine Corps, but the biggest ing to go the OCS route. I courage and commitment. I day. There was something reason was I wanted to serve found that option by volun- struggled to find a path to a about the discipline, the chal- my country,” Steiner said. “I teering to deploy using my new group of people I identi- lenge and attention to detail know that sounds like an ‘av- new MT licenses. After I put fied with who understood that interested me.” erage’ reason, but I really my name on the I-want-to- some of the experiences I had The instinct to ignore oth- found a love for my country volunteer-to-deploy list, I faced,” she said. ers to follow her heart would and wanted to support where found out in January 2012 I After moving to Oregon, serve Steiner well. During her I knew I could.” was going to deployed and Stein compensated for miss- time in NJROTC, her instruc- At age 20, Steiner spent 13 was soon after moved to my ing the Corps by volunteering tor, Ret. USMC CWO-4 Mi- weeks in “life-changing train- new duty station with Combat at the PDX USO, a local orga- chael Rhodes became a father ing” and graduated as the Logistics Battalion 2 in Camp nization helping service mem- figure to her when her life was Company Honorman of Pla- Lejeune, North Carolina,” bers at the Portland Interna- challenging. Over the years, toon 4025, an achievement Steiner said. “There I ac- tional Airport with informa- Rhodes was an instrumental fewer than 1% of all female quired several more vehicle tion, discounts and comfort role model for Steiner and Marines accomplish. She was licenses for my new MOS of items. even officiated her wedding in Pfc. E-2, a rank above most Motor Transport Operator.” She met her future husband 2017. graduates because of her dis- In August 2012, Steiner was in 2015 and returned to school “He (Rhodes) showed me tinguished Company Honor- deployed to Helmand Prov- full time at Portland State what kind of person I could be, man award and four years of ince, Afghanistan, in support Steiner says University, where she gradu- and I wanted to be just like NJROTC experience. of Operation Enduring Free- being a female in ated with a bachelor’s degree him,” she said. “I wanted to be When she enlisted, Steiner dom as a casualty collection a platoon of all in psychology. Currently, an independent and fiercely signed up to be in the Re- driver. She was attached to men was a Steiner is a school secretary strong woman. The Marines serves with a Military Occu- 6th Engineer Support Battal- challenge, but at Spring Mountain Elemen- made me into exactly that.” pation Specialty of Supply ion where they supported the she conquered tary School. Proud of her participation Administration and Opera- building and demolition of those challenges “It was an absolute honor to in NJROTC, Steiner reflected tions Specialist (MOS 3043). several forward operating by ability and serve in the United States Ma- upon her time with the organi- She was assigned duty station bases and the movement of attitude. rine Corps. While serving in zation, and in 2010, after near- in Miramar, California. She supplies and people through- SUBMITTED PHOTOS any branch of the U.S. mili- ly two years of post-high decided on this route to com- out Helmand Province. tary is respectable, it was a school education at Riverside plete her college education “I drove the ‘big rigs’ as truck payloads,” Steiner said. al differences toward women tremendous privilege to be Community College, Steiner and attend officer’s training most people say. I participat- “Our missions lasted any- in Afghanistan, Steiner had to part of the fiercest, strongest enlisted in the U.S. Marines soon after. ed in over 15 missions, total- where from a few days to sev- hide her hair and face on most and most loyal group of men Corps. “At an annual training in ing over 3,000 miles of ‘out- eral weeks at a time. I was the missions. and women who walk this “The leadership, mentor- motor transportation in 2011, side the wire’ driving and only female in my platoon, “While I would say being a Earth. I will always be proud ship and independence the I decided I wanted to start transporting over 200 person- and this served to be a chal- female in a company of all of myself and the accomplish- NJROTC program instilled in looking for options to go ac- nel, over 300,000 pounds of lenge at times.” men was a challenge at some ments I achieved in those six me was a big reason I join the tive sooner, rather than wait- cargo and over 150 dump Because of extreme cultur- points of my deployment, I years,” Steiner said.

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Happy Valley resident Zack Bradcovich has published a children’s book about his experience meeting his neighbors after moving from Pennsylvania. His fluffy dog Krypto has made an indelible impression with local kids.

By SHELLEY McFARLAND Bradcovich. Samoyeds are white Siberian herding dogs FREE Leaf Drop days will take place on Nov. 14 and Dec. 5. This When Zack Bradcovich with thick, double-layer coats. service is provided to City residents in hopes of helping them get moved to Happy Valley Krypto often sleeps on the tile rid of that lingering yard debris that has piled up. from Pennsylvania in 2017, floor at home to keep cool. he didn’t know a soul. “Krypto is the reason I After graduating from the started the story,” Bradcovich University of Akron in 2016 said. “He’s a high-energy dog with a degree in mechanical and when I would walk him, City of Happy Valley engineering, Bradcovich ac- the neighbor kids would come cepted a position as an indus- out to play with him from the If those leaves are continuing to pile up and trial sales engineer and was time he was a pup. There that yard debris is still sticking around, there are two transferred to Oregon. would be about eight kids more opportunities to rid yourself of the clutter. Happy To ease his solitude, Brad- playing together every day Valley’s Public Works Department is offering another covich decided to get a dog. after work. Some of the kids chance for residents to drop off yard debris for FREE. As a child, his family had are represented in the book.” Seasonal yard debris (leaves, woody debris and grass clip- Samoyeds and he decided Bradcovich had written a pings) can be discarded at the Public Works building for free that was the breed he wanted poem about his experience recycling. — he even had the name meeting people in his neigh- Krypto picked out. borhood and decided it wasn’t “We had two growing up, a far stretch to turn it into a but I had never experienced children’s book. He met artist the puppy age, and I really Kate Kiplinger at church who Saturday, November 14, 2020 wanted a puppy. I received offered to create the illustra- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the email from the breeder tions for the book “Because I that I would be getting a pup- Loved My Neighbor,” a sweet Saturday, December 5, 2020 py. I had the money saved, story for elementary school- and I picked him up as my age children about how lives 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas present to myself,” can be enriched by meeting Bradcovich said. “I moved new people and making 3,000 miles away and wanted friends. him to go hiking and take The self-published book walks. I work from home and came out the end of August The Public Works building is located at 13910 S.E. when I travel for work, many and currently is sold online, Ridgecrest Road, adjacent to Happy Valley Park. Residents people expect I have Krypto though Bradcovich is working are responsible for unloading and de-bagging their drop-off with me. They’re excited to with two retail stores for in- materials on-site. see him.” clusion. More than 200 copies This is a residential service only which means no com- Krypto is a talkative dog have been sold to date. mercial landscaping or contractor loads will be accepted. who likes people (children es- For more information, visit: *Remember to bring proof of residency with you to the pecially) more than other amazon.com. event. Attendees are also asked to having a facial covering dogs, is a picky eater, hollers “Because I Loved my on hand and keep six foot social distance. when he doesn’t get petted, Neighbor” retails for $9.99 and is deeply connected to book/$3.99 Kindle.

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Low-hanging limbs on street trees Inspect the storm drain in front of V Rendering prevent the City’s street sweeper from your house or business on a regular SAFETY of shared use keeping your residential streets basis, especially before a rain storm. pathway along cleared of debris and pose as a hazard Monitor and clean the catch basin in SE 129th for allowing fire trucks to safely pass in the fall when the trees are shedding Avenue the case of an emergency. This can also their leaves. After a winter storm, IMPROVEMENTS (provided by prohibit the visibility of drivers and maintain the openings to catch basins Harper Houf those on foot. To combat this, please be by clearing away any snow or ice. sure that your street trees are properly coming soon to S.E. 129th Avenue Peterson Road Safety Righellis Inc.). pruned and maintained. City code 8.08.290 describes proper maintenance The terrain of the City can make as follows: winter driving a challenge. In the City of Happy Valley Q Trees and bushes bordering the event of a winter storm, the City has street must be trimmed to allow clear- the equipment and capability to plow, The City of Happy ance of at least seven and one-half feet sand or use de-icer to keep our main Valley and its engi- above the sidewalk level roads as drivable as possible. Using a neering team have Q Trees hanging over the street priority system to provide the great- been working on must be trimmed to allow clearance of est benefit to the majority of the trav- plans to improve SE at least eleven (11) feet above the eling public, arterial and collector 129th Avenue from W Construction street level roads are cleared first. A map of the SE Mountain Gate is slated to Q Trees hanging over an arterial or snow removal routes can be found at Road north to SE commence one-way street must be trimmed to al- www.happyvalleyor.gov/services/ Scott Creek Lane. Spring of 2021 low clearance of at least fourteen (14) public-works/inclement-weather-ser- This stretch of road- to improve a feet above the street level. vices/. Residents are advised to con- way is known to be Q Parking cars off the roadway is an- sider their vehicle’s capabilities be- segment of dangerous for pedes- other easy way to ensure proper street fore venturing out and be prepared roadway along trians and bicyclists cleaning. with emergency supplies such as tire SE 129th due to a lack of side- Tree maintenance is the responsibil- chains, gloves, and hats. For property walks and bike lanes, Avenue. The ity of property owners. Consulting an owners and businesses, be proactive and no nearby alter- project will arborist may also aid in determining if and prepare your driveway and walk- natives for safe cross- create bike certain trees may pose additional safe- way before a storm arrives to curb ings. lanes and a ty hazards. slips and falls. Local department and SE 129th Avenue is usable hardware stores can recommend safe one of the few major sidewalk for Storm Drains and effective treatments for this pur- thoroughfares leading safer travel. Often forgotten about, it is important pose. into an established area to clear your storm drain of debris. What is the best way to stay noti- of the City, developed This reduces foliage from accumulat- fied? The City’s website and Facebook with single-family ing and leading to flooding while pro- and Twitter pages are great tools for homes, churches, and fire and The project will consist of the following improvements: tecting the health of our rivers and staying updated with current informa- police stations. It is also a popu- Q Shared use path on the east side of the roadway for bike and pedestrians streams. It also minimizes lawn pollut- tion regarding bad weather and road lar route leading to Happy Val- Q New southbound bike lane ants that may contaminate our water closures. If you haven’t signed up to ley Elementary and Middle Q Retaining walls and fencing supply. receive City alerts yet, please take a Schools, and Happy Valley Park. QNew asphalt pavement overlay If you notice that leaves and debris moment to do so on the City website: Furthermore, SE 129th Avenue Q Undergrounding of overhead utility lines are blocking your storm drain, rake the www.happyvalleyor.gov. also provides access to Spring Q Installation of additional streetlights along the roadway Mountain Elementary School Q Stormwater system improvements including water quality treatment of and the commercial area to the surface runoff with green street planters south near SE Sunnyside Road. Q Pedestrian crossing using a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RFFB) Trees that overhang into The proposed project will in- at Scott Creek Lane the roadway or sidewalk volve street widening and re- Q Bike lane and crosswalk striping and symbolization are a potential safety striping to allow for bike lanes The design will require the removal of some trees along the corridor on hazard. Residents and on both sides of SE 129th Ave- the east side of the roadway, but the design team was careful to protect all businesses owners are nue. A retaining wall of varying trees within the Mt. Scott Creek buffer and tree canopy on the west side of urged to follow City code height up to 10 feet must be con- the roadway. and make sure trees are structed behind the proposed The City has received federal funds to improve this segment of roadway, trimmed to prevent sidewalk. Additionally, a pedes- and construction is scheduled to start in the spring of 2021. SE 129th Avenue visibility challenges and trian crossing signal must be will be closed to traffic during the construction, but provisions will be made accommodate considered at the intersection of for emergency vehicles, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians, to provide ac- emergency vehicles and SE 129th Avenue and SE Scott cess during construction. The closure is anticipated to last a period of six City street sweeper. Creek Lane. months.

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For years, KayLee Murray was a Girl Scout but decided to join Scouts BSA (previously known as Boy Scouts of Amer- ica) in February 2019 when gender equal participation was allowed, more than 100 years after the Boy Scouts began. “I joined Scouts BSA because when I was younger I would always see the cool and fun things my brothers would do in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and I wanted to do them too, but wasn’t allowed to go camping or on many of the activities be- cause I was a girl and not offi- cially in the troop/pack,” Mur- ray said. “My parents put me in Girl Scouts thinking we would do similar activities and lessons as Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, but that wasn’t the case.” At her first summer camp with Girl Scouts, Murray was excited to learn how to use a knife, start a fire, and set up a tent, but the group was only shown how to do things; they weren’t allowed to hold or car- ry a knife, they were able to build structures for fires, but not actually light them, and they didn’t sleep in tents. Murray eventually quit Girl Scouts in the fifth grade after earning her bronze star be- cause she wasn’t having fun and her troop didn’t like out- door activities. When the abili- SUBMITTED PHOTOS ty to join Scouts BSA opened, KayLee Murray hikes Silver Falls State Park with her Scouts troop. Murray joined Scouts when gender equal participation was allowed earlier she jumped at the chance to do this year. all the things she had watched her brothers do. Murray has 17 of the 21 merit Clackamas Community Col- meet. It has brought me even WANT TO HELP? Murray said that within her “Being a Scout has badges needed to achieve Ea- lege, Murray plans to transfer closer to the other Scouts and Scouts BSA troop, males and enriched my life by gle Scout rank. Her Eagle proj- to Mt. Hood Community Col- their families in the troop that I WHAT: KayLee Murray is females have their own fac- making me realize ect involves holding a toy and lege next fall where she will knew before,” she said. “The organizing a toy and book tions but are partnered togeth- book drive for Providence Chil- continue her education toward other Scouts and our adult drive to earn her Eagle Scout er to streamline services. Boys what’s most dren’s Health. She is spreading earning a bachelor of arts in leaders have really become my rank. and girls are comfortable inter- the word through social media graphic design. In her free second family in the last two important.” WHERE: Drop off items at acting at meetings and activi- and flyers, along with asking time, Murray swims competi- years that I have seen them al- — KayLee Murray Valley View Evangelical ties, while still doing other ac- local churches to help. tively and is a bookworm. most weekly, if not twice a Church 11501 S.E. Sunnyside tivities separately. Due to COVID-19, Murray “Being a Scout has enriched week. I knew many of the fami- Road. Murray is in Troop 5033, and her helpers will wear my life by making me realize lies before, but getting to go which is associated with Troop members because the pandem- masks, socially distance, wash what’s most important. I can do camping with them and mak- WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Satur- 33. There are 14 male Scouts; ic has dampened new member- their hands often and sanitize anything I set my mind to, even ing memories together brought days and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, the female group has only five ship. all donations. A student at with strict deadlines I have to us that much closer together.” Nov. 7-22

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