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PortlandTUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 • TWICE CHOSEN THE NATION’S BEST NONDAILY PAPERTribune • PORTLANDTRIBUNE.COM • PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND THURSDAY WHY NOT WAPATO? Despite questions about using jail as homeless refuge, Multnomah County only interested in selling facility By JIM REDDEN cial, legal, logistical and land-use build and $300,000 a year to The Tribune obstacles. maintain since it was completed “We have seriously studied in 2004. Multnomah County offi cials it,” Kafoury told the Portland “Our goal is to get rid of are rebuffi ng repeated calls to Tribune last week. “If it was just Wapato. It’s a drain on the tax- open the unused Wapato Cor- one or two things, I’d say press papers,” says Multnomah Coun- rectional Institution for home- ahead. But there are too many ty Communications Director less services. hurdles, and the money could be Dave Austin. County Chair Deborah Kaf- better spent creating shelters Others think the county is too TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE oury says there are too many closer to downtown, where the quick to dismiss the idea, how- Multnomah County Facilities Manager Mark Gustafson hurdles to be overcome for using services are.” ever. Recent proposals have moves a serving cart in the large unused kitchen at the 525-bed North Portland facil- In fact, the county is hoping to ranged from using a portion of the never-opened Wapato Corrections Facility. Some ity to house and serve the home- just sell the never-commissioned cooking equipment has been removed over the years. less. She says they include fi nan- facility, which cost $58 million to See WAPATO / Page 2

CHARGES TO BE DROPPED IN ALLEGED ABUSE INVOLVING SURGERIES BY WEHBY Alec Klein, a professor who Doctor, politico no heads the project and is a for- mer investigative reporter for longer caught up in the Washington Post. Prosecutors alleged Parker child medical case “knowingly caused physical injury” to a son and two By NICK BUDNICK daughters with medical pro- The Tribune cedures, including surgeries, that were performed unnec- The Multnomah County essarily due to false state- Shane and Amanda District Attorney’s offi ce is ments made by Parker. They go over a box full of poised to drop charges also accused her of raising based on money with false statements. toys and gift surgeries by The charges involving sur- certifi cates that a Portland geries by Wehby were among donor via Catholic neurosur- the facets of the case chal- Charities sent them, geon Monica lenged by Medill. For in- so their children can Wehby in its stance, in an interview with have a Christmas. prosecution Wehby, detectives told her TRIBUNE PHOTO: of a southern that her surgeries were not JONATHAN HOUSE Oregon mom being questioned. for alleged In all, 13 of the 43 charges medical PARKER against Parker will be dropped, child abuse. according to the project. They Wehby, now a prominent are some of the most serious TIMELY DONATION LIFTS A FAMILY Republican activist, was nev- charges she faces, including er charged in the case. But fi rst-degree assault and crimi- several of her surgeries were nal mistreatment. portrayed as unnecessary in Klein, in an interview, said OFF THE STREETS FOR CHRISTMAS prosecutors’ filings against he understands the case to be Kate Parker of Grants Pass. the fi rst criminal prosecution Wehby’s peripheral involve- of medical child abuse in Ore- After being turned ment drew attention as she gon. He said prosecutors have ran for U.S. Senate against informed Parker’s attorneys away, six people have Jeff Merkley last year. of the plan to drop charges. The Medill Justice Project Chuck Sparks, Chief Deputy a place to sleep tonight on Dec. 23 broke the news of the Multnomah County Dis- that the charges involving trict Attorney’s offi ce, declined hen is a coincidence Wehby will be dropped. The to comment, as did Parker’s not just a coinci- STORY BY project on Dec. 17 published defense lawyer, Lisa Ludwig. dence? SHASTA findings from an investiga- Wehby also declined to W How many coinci- tion of the case conducted by comment, citing federal medi- dences does it take to add up to KEARNS 10 Northwestern University cal privacy law and the ongo- something more? MOORE journalism students led by ing case. Shane and Amanda were down on their luck. The engaged couple — who between them have four children ranging in age from 7 to 11 — had been living out of their van ever since leaving Grants Pass three months ago. Shane, who de- Big OHSU bonuses clined to give his last name, says he TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE “I never is still “neck deep” in a divorce over Amanda holds Shane’s hands as he describes his family’s ordeal with living out of thought what he calls a domestic violence a van for months. follow year of deals situation. that this He worries most about what this Government agency after govern- “The shelter system here in Port- would The hefty compensation is doing to the kids — some of ment agency. They don’t fi t in any of land is horrendous,” she says. President gets nearly numbers highlight the ten- whom have special needs. the boxes. “There’s not really much we can do happen $400,000 perk for sion between OHSU’s status “We’ve spent everything that we Molly O’Donnell, program direc- but wait.” to us. I as a public entity and its in- had just to keep going,” Shane says, tor at Catholic Charities on South- Shane, Amanda and their four meeting milestones creasingly aggressive efforts noting that the couple skips meals east Powell Boulevard, talked to the kids would be homeless for Christ- would like to compete in an industry at times when their children don’t couple on Friday, Dec. 18. mas. to think By NICK BUDNICK dominated by nonpublic have enough to eat. “The babies “Frankly, when they came to us, that I had The Tribune health systems and insurers. come fi rst in everything.” their biggest presenting need was A woman’s vision Portland’s largest employ- Shane, a military veteran and food,” O’Donnell says. Tara was visiting with her dad a better Oregon Health & Science er, OHSU’s recent publicity erstwhile construction worker, says Catholic Charities has programs one day when she was struck by plan put University paid six top ex- has centered on its success he has had to learn to just breathe. for pregnant women, immigrants, how much she had. ecutives a combined $1 mil- raising $500 million — includ- “Being homeless kinda makes homeless women and refugees, The Troutdale woman, who de- together lion in bonuses this year — ing $200 million from the state you look at life way differently,” among others. clined to give her last name, says for the just months after success- — to invest in cancer research says Shane, who is unemployed. “I “They didn’t really fi t into those she was thinking a lot about the fully raising $1 billion for and trigger matching funds never thought that this would hap- categories, if you will,” O’Donnell plight of some people in Africa and future.” beefed-up cancer research. from Nike co-founder Phil pen to us. I would like to think that says. So she, like many social work- in the Middle East and comparing it — Shane, OHSU President Joe Rob- Knight and his wife, Penny. I had a better plan put together for ers before her, regretfully turned to the new house she just moved father of four ertson was the big winner. His But another transformation the future. I really didn’t see that them away. into, and the old house in Wood Vil- bonus of $396,447 came on top has been going on as well. curve ball.” O’Donnell put them on a waiting lage that her young family was of a yearly salary of more than In 1995, state lawmakers Shane and his fi ancee say they list for a family shelter, but the ma- planning to rent out. $1 million, as well as earnings converted OHSU from a state were turned away from charity af- jority of shelter space in Portland is from OHSU clinical enterprise ter charity. Program after program. reserved for singles. See ADOPT / Page 3 of more than $150,000. See OHSU / Page 3

“Pamplin Media Group’s pledge is to Portland Tribune deliver balanced news that re ects the PICKING A WINNER stories of our communities. Thank you — SEE SPORTS, PAGE B1 for reading our newspapers.” Inside — DR. ROBERT B. PAMPLIN JR. OWNER & NEIGHBOR A2 NEWS The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Wapato: Clean, dry alternative to streets? ■ From page 1 the facility as an emergency shelter to opening all of it as a comprehensive homeless ser- vices center staffed by nonprof- it providers. In a Dec. 22 column in the Portland Tribune, Portland Business Alliance Chair Mitch Hornecker suggested opening part of the facility to the home- less and seeing what happens. “Maybe we should overcome every ‘no,’ open part of Wapato, and see if some homeless Port- landers will voluntarily choose a safe, dry and sanitary place over another night in a tent in a temporary camp,” Hornecker wrote. Hornecker isn’t alone. The idea also is supported by busi- nesses in the North Park Blocks, where conflicts with homeless campers escalated into a crisis over the summer. Area business owner Michelle Cardinal says opening Wapato as a shelter would allow the city to enforce its anti-camping restrictions again. Portland resident Jeff Wood- ward has started an online TRIBUNE PHOTOs: JONATHAN HOUSE change.org petition calling for ABOVE: Unused beds in one of six 50-bed dormitories in the Wapato Corrections Facility. The North Portland building was built for 525 beds. BELOW: One of several private exam Wapato to be opened as a rooms in the unused health clinic at the Wapato Corrections Facility. homeless facility. It has gath- ered more than 1,200 signa- pledged $30 million to create viding them a safe alternative tures in support, so far. more affordable housing and Online petition to downtown, where such “Wapato can provide more emergency services. Jeff Woodward’s online petition is temptations are readily avail- than just emergency shelter to Wapato was built as a self- at: change.org/p/wapato-correc- able. the homeless. It has state-of- sufficient minimum security tional-facility-for-the-homeless-in- “Multnomah County voters the-art facilities, like a large jail. It is a 155,400-square-foot portland-oregon. built Wapato to serve the coun- kitchen and a health clinic. The building with three 75-bed dor- ty. I don’t see why it’s even a homeless can stay there and mitories and six 50-bed dormi- question,” Woodward says. receive services from providers tories with restrooms and try cannot switch to another But as Austin notes, Wapato until they are ready to move showers. The beds, mattresses permanent use without endan- is not exactly an inviting facili- into permanent housing,” said and pillows are still in place. In gering their tax-exempt status, ty. It is a large institution with Woodward, co-founder of PDX addition to the kitchen and based on a May 2007 bond no privacy. Disability Services, a 501(c)(3) clinic, it has locker rooms, counsel opinion. The county “It was built as a jail, it is not social-impact venture. training rooms and exercise bonds expire in July, however, built as a shelter,” Austin says. rooms. Because it is a jail, and the state Treasurer’s Of- “People who are homeless, Not a new idea Wapato has control rooms fice says there are no restric- people who are suffering from The idea is not as farfetched with video monitors and dif- tions on the use of the Oregon mental health issues, families as it seems. The Fort Lyon Cor- ferent areas of the building bond proceeds. with kids — they don’t need to rectional Facility in rural can be locked off from the rest n Initial capital costs: The not a mass shelter. It is unclear organization. The city also con- be housed in a jail.” southeastern Colorado became of it. department says Wapato will whether the City Council’s dec- tracted with a bus company to Cardinal disagrees. She has a residential homeless treat- Wapato is located on approx- need an estimated $5 million in laration of a housing emergen- transport the homeless to and visted Wapato when her adver- ment center in 2013. Florida’s imately 18.4 acres in the River- capital costs before any of it cy allows it to change that. A from downtown, noting Wapa- tising company, the R2C Group, Gainesville Correctional Insti- gate Industrial area off of can be put into service. The zoning change to allow hous- to also could be served by shut- has filmed commercials there. tution was transformed into a North Marine Drive, near utilities were designed to serve ing would need to be approved tle buses from the MAX station “It’s clean and dry and much homeless shelter the next year. where the Columbia Slough the entire facility, not a portion by the council and could be at the Expo Center. better than living on the Using Wapato as a homeless connects to Bybee Lake. Near- of it. Some equipment has been challenged before the state Woodward notes Wapato has streets,” she says. shelter was debated as recent- by businesses include ware- removed, including some large Land Use Board of Appeals. seen some use in the past few Kafoury understands why ly as 2013, when the Right 2 houses and manufacturing kettles from the kitchen. There n Accessibility: Wapato is years without a $5 million in- people are so interested in Dream Too homeless camp firms. is no Internet connection, and around eight miles from down- vestment. For example, it Wapato. But she said a better started in Old Town. The ques- “We’ve been raising the is- the roof is leaking. town where most homeless housed searchers looking for option is locating and opening tion is being debated again be- sue for more than a year. It n Operating costs: Wapato services are located. It is diffi- Kyron Horman for around a more shelters and housing in cause city and county leaders certainly would be better and already costs the county cult to reach without a car. The week after the second-grader the downtown area, where have said homelessness is now safer than sleeping on the around $300,000 to maintain, closest bus line does not run on went missing in 2010. County transit is plentiful and home- a crisis. streets,” said Portland Busi- including a minimal level of weekends. Such problems and city employees occasion- less services already exist. Ka- There are nearly 2,000 peo- ness Alliance President and heat to prevent pipes from would be reduced if the home- ally use the training rooms. It foury said the city and county ple living on the streets in the CEO Sandra McDonough. freezing. The department esti- less were allowed to stay at also has been used for movies are currently looking at exist- county, but fewer than 1,000 In response to questions mates that staffing Wapato like Wapato for extended periods and such TV shows as ing buildings that could be emergency shelter beds. The about using Wapato for the other homeless shelters would and not moved in and out every “Grimm.” used for housing, although no City Council has declared a homeless, Kafoury asked the cost an additional $700,000 a day, however. Additionally, Woodward be- new downtown ones have been housing state of emergency, county’s Department of Coun- year for every 100 beds. That Woodward dismisses the ar- lieves that many of the home- finalized. which allowed it to quickly ty Assets to explore the idea. model involves nonprofits pro- guments in the memo. He less should be allowed to stay “We need the private sector open a temporary 150-bed Its Nov. 20 memo cites the fol- viding round-the-clock servic- notes Portland’s housing state at Wapato until they are stabi- to step up. Homelessness is a emergency shelter in the lowing hurdles: es. County staffing costs are of emergency allowed the city lized and prepared to move in- community issue, not just a Sears Armory it acquired from n Financing restrictions: unknown. to quickly open the Sears Ar- to permanent housing. He ar- government one. If anyone the federal government in Wapato was built using state n Zoning restrictions: The mory as a homeless shelter gues that its remote location knows of a building we can use, Southwest Portland. Kafoury and county bond proceeds. property is zoned heavy indus- staffed by the Transition Proj- would benefit those with drug even temporarily, they should and Mayor Charlie Hales have The department says the coun- trial, which allows for a jail, but ects nonprofit social service and alcohol problems by pro- let us know,” Kafoury says. 7 DAY FORECAST

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Lake Road [email protected] Portland, OR 97222 ©2015 Portland Tribune The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 news A3 Overlook demands homeless camp limits camps have been established ised by the mayor’s office. Neighborhood group there in recent months. The Hales’ staff agrees and is work- first, Hazelnut Grove, claims to ing to have the city take control still opposes site use, be self-governing and abide by of adjacent Oregon Depart- rules of conduct intended to ment of Transportation proper- but sets conditions get along with nearby resi- ties where those not associated dents. The other, called Forgot- with Hazelnut Grove are camp- By JIM REDDEN ten Realms, does not have such ing. Once that happens, the city The Tribune a code. will issue a permit for just one “We urge you to find a suit- camp, Hales’ staff says. The Overlook Neighbor- able site for the The mayor’s of- hood Association has once camp that would fice says it has re- again expressed its opposi- provide adequate Read the letter ceived the letter tion to the city-sanctioned shelter rather than You can read the letter and appreciates homeless camps along North the current one that at: http://tinyurl.com/ the input. Paper- Greeley Street — but has is both unsafe and hkdfdmy. work has been identified eight conditions it unhealthy. If you in- signed on the wants included in any per- sist on going for- transfer of ODOT mit issued by the city for the ward over the neighborhood’s land, but it will likely take camping to continue. objections, we thank you for weeks to complete the permit- The board of directors of the adopting these reasonable re- ting process. association, which represents strictions,” the letter says. “The details, including the residents in the neighborhood The letter was sent following most reasonable party to issue where the camping is occur- a Dec. 16 neighborhood meet- the permit, are being worked ring, expressed its views in a ing during which most of those out,” says Sara Hottman, the Dec. 21 letter to Mayor Charlie who testified complained the mayor’s press aide. Hales, who approves of some situation was out of control, In its letter, the association PORTLAND TRIBUNE: JOSEPH GALLIVAN level of camping on city-owned with many more people camp- The Overlook Neighborhood Association continues to oppose the city-sanctioned camping along North property along Greeley. Two ing along Greeley than prom- See LETTER / Page 4 Greeley and wants conditions attached to any permit. Adopt: OHSU: Public entity Call came allowed to compete OregonLive. ■ From page 1 This spring, Robertson nego- at right tiated a partnership with Sa- agency to a stand-alone public lem Health, creating a unified corporation, intended to main- Willamette Valley health care time tain its public purpose while powerhouse that’s in a better giving it the flexibility to com- position to negotiate better re- pete. The combination hospital imbursements with health in- ■ From page 1 and medical surers. OHSU now is in similar school contin- talks with Tuality Healthcare “I was standing in the living ues to operate of Washington County. room of our new home and I on state land On June 25, the university hit thought: ‘Gosh, we have so and collect its Knight Challenge fundrais- much. So much more than we some general ing goals. That was just five need,’” Tara says. Then a fund money days before the close of the fis- forceful thought occurred to from the state cal year for which Robertson’s her: “You’re going to sell the budget. It en- Knight bonus was awarded. old house and you’re going to joys lucrative Last year, in contrast, Robert- give the money away.” government le- robertson son received a bonus of $240,474 But Tara knew she had to gal caps on law- for his previous year’s work. talk to her husband, Matt — suit payouts as well as an ex- The year before that, $182,224. the more logical, rational one, emption from antitrust law. The total executive team pay- as she says. Surely, he would In recent years Robertson, ments of $1,075,938 amounted to never agree. who holds a master’s degree in 27 percent of the executives’ “Listen, I have to talk to business administration as well combined current salaries. Rob- you,” Tara said to Matt. “I had as a degree as a medical doctor, ertson’s bonus was more than TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE this really kind of blinding, has used his business orientation 38 percent of his $1,027,753 sala- Amanda and Shane talk about the struggle to find permanent housing and take care of their children, since beautiful message. I got this to drive the university into a ry. The executive team includes moving from Grants Pass to Portland. really strong intuition that we more aggressive stance in Ore- Peter Rapp, an executive vice should sell the house and give whelming need to do some- one that was homeless — and along with wrapping paper. gon’s health care industry — president who also is executive the money away.” thing about it. not just for Christmas. For as For the first time in what even as the institution continues director of OHSU Healthcare; Matt thought for a moment. “I want my son to have a long as it took to get them on feels like a very long time, to collect sizable benefits from Lawrence Furnstahl, executive “We can do that,” he said. more peaceful and loving their feet. Shane and Amanda say they being considered a public agency. vice president and chief finan- “That, like, blew me away,” world than I do,” Tara says. It had been 10 minutes since have hope for the future. It’s a shift for which Robert- cial officer; Jeanette Mlade- Tara says. O’Donnell turned Shane and “In a month? I’d like to see son has been rewarded, though novic, executive vice presdent So the couple — he, a A happy ending Amanda away. my children have a place the university refused to explain and provost; Mark Richardson, nurse; she, a stay-at-home It was after 5 p.m. the Fri- “Makes you think some- where they can call home,” the details of his large bonus. executive president and dean of mom; both in their late-20s day before Christmas. Offices thing else was involved there,” Shane says. “A year from now? Instead, spokeswoman Tamara the OHSU School of Medicine; with a 1-year-old son — were closing down, and Shane O’Donnell says, noting how That’s a year from now. That’s Hargens-Bradley would say only and Connie Seeley, senior vice stayed up talking about it un- and Amanda were trying to unusual such a large and un- hard to look at when you’re that Robertson “received addi- president for public affairs and til 2 a.m. figure out their next moves restricted private donation is. living day-to-day. A year. tional payments ... after meeting chief of staff. “Is it foolish to give so without any leads. It had be- “It was amazing. The whole That’s like a fantasy.” milestones established beyond The bonuses are not limited much money away?” Tara come a familiar task. thing was very providential, But if Shane met his bene- his annual incentives.” to top executives. and Matt asked themselves. “We’ve had hope,” Amanda from my standpoint.” factors, Tara and Matt? A consultant’s report re- Other tiers of management “Where would we donate the says, “and it just crumbled to O’Donnell gave Shane and “I don’t normally do this and leased under Oregon Public also receive incentive pay. Man- money? How would we do the ground.” Amanda a gift certificate to most people who know me Records Law, however, shows agers’ bonuses are capped at 15 that?” “All we have right now is Fred Meyer and promised to would be surprised to hear me that Robertson’s contract in- percent of pay, and senior man- The couple sold the house boxes of food and clothes, and put them up in a hotel nearby say this: I’d give that person a cluded a $50,000 bonus for com- agers at 20 percent. For senior in October and have been giv- blankets,” Shane says. “They until shelter space became hug and thank them,” he says. pleting a deal with Salem managers and executives, half ing away chunks of the mon- have no toys.” available. “And I don’t hug. But I would.” Health, and a $100,000 bonus for or less of their bonus is based ey to charities helping people The phone rang. It was “I cried,” says Shane, a And what does Tara think the university’s Knight Chal- on individual achievements. in impoverished parts of Af- Catholic Charities’ Molly gray-bearded man who about Shane and Amanda lenge fundraising success. The rest of it is based on how rica and the Middle East. O’Donnell, asking them to doesn’t look particularly showing up right when she For Robertson, it’s been a OHSU does financially. They told only a handful of come to the office. Shane wor- prone to crying. “I was trying called? year of deals. And OHSU had a good year, friends about the donations, ried they were in trouble. not to be scared for my chil- “I was surprised, but I In December 2014, OHSU hitting an operating margin — worried about other people Tara had been up half the dren. For my family.” guess I’m a really spiritual awarded a $50 million loan to the equivalent of profits — of judging them for being frivo- night trying to think of a char- The family bought a hot person, so I’m always looking struggling health insurer Moda nearly 5 percent on a budget of lous, foolhardy or boastful. ity that could fulfill the wish plate and feasted on tacos that for those things,” she says. “I Health. The university’s board, more than $2 billion. “I know a lot of people that her husband had voiced night — everyone got enough guess you could call it a coin- headed by Robertson, has since In large part, that success was would think: ‘Gee, you should earlier that day: that they give hot food to eat. Then they cidence, but I don’t really be- taken an ownership stake in driven by the Affordable Care put that away for your fu- to more local causes instead of bought a tiny Christmas tree lieve that.” Moda. That’s after losing $16.5 Act, which boosted net patient ture,’” Tara says. “Sometimes the international charities — with lights. million on the unsecured loan, revenue by 10 percent, accord- the morally right thing to do they had been donating to. Shane says the kids spent [email protected] according to The Oregonian/ ing to university documents. feels like the crazy thing.” Tara, who is Catholic, called hours decorating and redeco- Tara says she has been Catholic Charities and talked rating the tree with home- transformed by parenthood to a woman who had the same made ornaments. and sees recent events, such first name as her mother: Mol- By the next Tuesday, as the mass shootings, as a ly. She said they wanted to O’Donnell had put together cry from a “wounded make a sizable donation, per- winter coats and a basket of world.” She felt an over- haps to help a family, perhaps toys and books for the kids, Can I return my Christmas tree?

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503-234-3000 534431.122915 539957.122915 A4 NEWS The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Who owes whom? Prison debt stands as barrier to reform ety of robbery, drug and failure care of the debt, Gary was told, halfway house Phoenix Rising, Should ex-convicts to appear charges. The $775, he you can’t get an Oregon driv- helping newly-released prison- figured, was the least of his er’s license. ers adjust to life on the outside. have prior debts problems. He’d be able to take It’s enough to make an ex- He has a regular job restoring erased? care of that easily after he was convict give up, Gary says. Or, habitat for a private company, released. return to crime in an attempt to and he is attending Portland But upon his release in 2013, secure money for a fresh start. Community College with the By PETER KORN Gary found out his $775 debt “Prison debt is everyone’s goal of earning an environmen- The Tribune had grown to $7,960. The coun- problem,” Gary says. “When tal management degree. ty charges had been collecting you can’t pay it and you have And those debts he paid off? When Gary entered Ore- interest. County officials told no other option, then you go New ones just keep on coming. gon’s prison system in 2008 Gary they’d tried to make con- back to whatever flavor of He’s now been hit with approxi- he owed $775 to Lane County tact but couldn’t find him. Con- crime you’re used to. You re- mately $11,000 in other back for fines and court costs sequently, they’d sold the debt offend and go back to prison fines, much of it interest from stemming from a prior con- to a professional debt collec- and everyone’s paying again.” unpaid fees from his days as a viction for driving with a tion service that had been add- Gary prevailed on family criminal. He claims that since When Roy Jay found limo drivers whose debt from court fees and suspended license. ing huge annual interest charg- members to pitch in and pay off he paid off his primary county pre-prison traffic citations were keeping them from getting auto He’d been sentenced to 66 es. Good luck working with his fines and court costs. He be- insurance, he started Project Clean Slate. months incarceration on a vari- them. Oh, and until you take came a mentor at Portland See DEBT / Page 5

Letter: Neighbors say Business groups press for permit must have conditions public pension changes gal name. As Portland becomes A fence is necessary to help ■ From page 3 a landlord by allowing campers avoid collisions with bikers two governors. Plan backers are Associated Or- on city-owned land, in the in- passing through the area. But key leaders Nesbitt also says that public egon Industries, Oregon Busi- says it still opposes any camp- terest of protecting taxpayers Campers’ pets, in particular, employees themselves will be ness Council, Oregon Business ing along Greeley, calling it an from liability, we are certain must be contained in the inter- don’t foresee issue hurt by a system that diverts Association and Portland Busi- inappropriate site. But the let- you will want to know who is est of safety. on 2016 agenda dollars from government ser- ness Alliance. The plan lists soar- ter also lists the following eight living there. 8. Any violation of the permit vices into ever-higher pension ing public pension costs among conditions the association says 4. All residents will adhere to will be grounds for revoking contributions. the “headwinds” to Oregon’s eco- must be included in any permit the Hazelnut Grove code of the permit immediately. The By PETER WONG “When we think of all those nomic and social progress. issued by the city, including the conduct and will further agree city should be upfront with the The Tribune effects, public employees are Republican Sen. Tim Knopp reasons for them: to abide by the code of conduct campers that it is serious about not only workers who care of Bend, who as House majori- 1. A nonextendable end date and all laws when in other the conditions spelled out in Oregon’s major business about the quality of the servic- ty leader in 2003 helped lead for the permit no later than the parts of the neighborhood, in- the permit and will not tolerate groups want lawmakers to es they deliver, they are also successful efforts to change the expiration of the emergency cluding parks. The need for ad- straying from them. start dealing with rising pub- citizens who care about the public pension system, says declaration on homelessness in herence to rules and laws re- In addition, the association lic pension costs as early as ability to invest and do better he’s willing to try again. October 2016. You have repeat- quires no additional explana- also requested the city commit the session that opens Feb. 1. in our education system and all “It needs to happen because edly insisted that this is a tem- tion. to: Although those costs start to the other things that make a it’s the right thing to do,” porary, short-term solution. A 5. No further digging or un- n Directing Portland Police kick in with the 2017-19 budget difference for Oregonians.” Knopp said at a panel discus- firm deadline for closing the supervised landscaping will be to conduct regular site visits to cycle — 18 months away — ad- But Democratic Gov. Kate sion during the summit. camp will confirm your intent. permitted on the site. Digging verify orderly conduct at the vocates say it’s not too early to Brown and Democratic legisla- “I would rather work on oth- 2. The number of campers on into the hillside raises signifi- camp. whittle down an unfunded lia- tive leaders gave no indication er issues that people are con- the site, whether members of cant concerns about erosion n Removing waste, trash and bility projected at $18 billion at the recent Oregon Business cerned about, but this issue, if Hazelnut Grove or another control and landslide danger. recycling from the site at least over the next few decades. Summit that the issue would be it’s not resolved, will crush our camp, be capped at 30 at any 6. Maintain a physical buffer weekly. “If we do nothing, 100 per- on their 2016 agenda. government.” given time and be monitored by between the forested slopes n Treating the list of camp- cent of the burden falls on tax- Senate President Peter He said he was surprised by city staff. Your office and camp and private property adjacent ers as a public record consis- payers, government services Courtney, D-Salem, did refer to the results of a survey in his dis- representatives have said this to the camp. This will be impor- tent with the city’s longstand- and their ability to undertake it indirectly when he warned trict that placed the issue first. is your intent, but recent dis- tant for fire prevention during ing goal of government trans- reinvestment in budgets going against a looming tug-of-war “What it is going to take is cussions about creating a sec- the summer and to preserve parency and in the spirit of the forward,” says Tim Nesbitt, between business groups and the public — moms and dads ond camp or expanding the size the privacy and property of the Oregon Public Records. currently a consultant for the public employee unions, which and grandparents of school of the current camp suggest immediate neighbors. n Clearing the site of all Oregon Business Plan. seek to qualify a multibillion- kids — talking about it,” he otherwise. 7. Maintain a fence between semi-permanent wooden struc- Nesbitt is a former president dollar tax increase on business says. 3. Each camper will provide the camp and the pedestrian/ tures, tents, camper belongings of the Oregon AFL-CIO labor for the 2016 general election. the city with his or her full le- bike trail through the property. and waste left behind. federation and an adviser to Among the Oregon Business See PERS / Page 5

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Formal action set ed in spring 2017. fi nes that he’d never heard of “There is a lot to be said for Commissioners have not yet before. people who take accountability for Jan. 14; county, approved money for the study, “I have the weird feeling that and responsibility,” he says. cities follow and Commissioner Tootie once you’ve established this And, Underhill acknowledges, Smith says its scope is likely to pattern of, ‘Oh, you’ll pay a most offenders who are willing different paths shrink to keep its cost down. debt,’ then it feels like they’re to go through the Clean Slate Although the scaled-down coming out of the woodwork,” program and perform commu- version is likely to exclude 3,400 Gary says. nity service simply don’t have By PETER WONG acres in the Boring-Damascus Gary’s story is pretty typical, the money to pay off the fi nes. The Tribune area — Smith says their specifi c says Roy Jay, president of the Without a driver’s license, study would drive up the ex- African American Chamber of most ex-convicts either won’t The Metro Council is pense — it would cover three Commerce in Oregon. Jay fi nd work or will drive while poised to reaffi rm its 2011 other areas already identifi ed started Project Clean Slate in suspended, which means, Un- designation of the Stafford by a majority of commissioners. 2005 to help released convicts derhill says, if they are in an Triangle for future develop- They are 630 acres south of with their debts and driver’s li- accident they won’t have insur- ment, even though Clacka- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Wilsonville at the Langdon censes. He says 8,000 ex-con- ance. Some, he says, then panic mas County and several cit- The Metro Council has chosen to proceed with a designation of 6,230 Farms Golf Club, 400 acres east of victs have gone through his and turn a minor accident into ies have differing ideas. acres bordering Tualatin, Lake Oswego and West Linn as urban Canby, and 425 acres south of the program, which charges $350, a hit and run. The seven-member council reserves that could be open to development in the next 50 years. Clackamas River near Springwa- and many have outstanding “It’s a real domino effect of chose Dec. 17 to proceed with a ter Road, southeast of Carver. fines and court fees three or bad things,” Underhill says. designation of 6,230 acres bor- of the cities; we were hoping to nance. After its adoption, Commissioner Jim Bernard four times what Gary faced. There is another point of dering Tualatin, Lake Oswego get it, but we don’t need it. What which is likely in February, it has dissented from their deci- Most of the charges are the re- view, says Steve Doell, founder and West Linn as urban re- we need is the support of the will go back to LCDC. sion, as have Wilsonville city sult of failure to appear in court of local advocacy organization serves that could be open to de- county,” says Metro Councilor A similar, but less conten- offi cials, who say that extend- and traffi c fi nes, plus interest. Crime Victims United. velopment in the next 50 years. Carlotta Collette, who with tious process is underway in ing city roads and utility lines “You’re in a hole from the “Crime Victims United be- Stafford is about 25 percent Hughes sat in on the fi nal discus- Multnomah County. south of the Willamette River time you walk through that lieves in second chances as of the region’s projected urban sion with the county and cities. The cities of Tualatin and would be costly. (prison) gate,” Jay says. Many does Mr. Jay. However, the fact reserves, which would have “If the county’s position is West Linn were among the “It also happens to be the of his clients fi nd that as a re- is that most of these criminals priority for inclusion in the re- going to be that we have to re- challengers to the 2011 deci- northern boundary of our best sult of court fines, parole or are on their third, fourth, fi fth, gion’s urban growth boundary. do the (urban reserves) map, sion on urban reserves, and it’s agricultural land,” says Tony probation fees (offenders must or more chance. How many Metro President Tom then I do not know how useful possible they will go back to Holt, president of the Charbon- pay the $35 a month cost of bites of the apple do we as a so- Hughes acknowledged that the our saying we’re not going to the appeals court to challenge neau Homeowners Associa- their own monitoring), child ciety give them?” Doell says. action will not put an end to a (redo it) is going to be. Metro’s latest action. tion, who along with other resi- support and interest, most cli- A portion of those fi nes paid process that dates back almost “To me, that is our position: During the most recent “fa- dents has supported the Metro ents who fi nd employment also by offenders are earmarked for a decade. We are not going to change the cilitated discussion,” the con- Council’s decision to focus only fi nd a huge chunk of their pay- funds set up to assist victims of “We do the part that we can map. So I don’t know what our cept of a “conditional reserve” on Stafford. checks being garnished by the crime, says Richard Barajas, do and let people deal with the Plan B is.” was fl oated. It would have al- Holt said after Thursday’s de- state. executive director of the Alex- other things,” he says. lowed Metro to move ahead cision that opening up develop- “Why don’t we give them a andria, Va.-based National Or- He spoke after the failure of A long history with the designation of Staf- ment south of Wilsonville would real second chance?” Jay says. ganization for Victim Assis- “facilitated discussions” aimed Oregon lawmakers in 2007 ford as an urban reserve — but endanger not only rural resi- “Let’s write this off.” tance. When offenders pay at resolving differences be- authorized the Metro Council only after a series of studies dents, but also Clackamas Coun- Clean Slate clients can trade federal fi nes and fees for fed- tween Metro, Clackamas Coun- and Multnomah, Washington demonstrated potential fund- ty’s status as one of Oregon’s top up to 80 hours of community eral public defenders, some of ty and the three cities. and Clackamas counties to ing to extend roads from cities agricultural producers. service to wipe out traffi c fi nes that money is used to fund the A majority of Clackamas map urban reserves, plus rural into the largely undeveloped “I just hope we come to some and court costs. They also have Victims of Crime Act, which County commissioners say reserves — where develop- area. rational solution soon, because to attend a personal communi- provides victim assistance they will not act on their own to ment would be excluded — and Hughes says, however, that the amount of work that was ty responsibility class. Then money to states. In Oregon, the designate Stafford as an urban undesignated areas. too many confl icting demands done over the past few years is Jay works with the county dis- Oregon Crime Victims’ Com- reserve until the county com- The state Land Conservation were put forth. unbelievable,” he says. trict attorney to remove minor pensation Program is partially pletes consideration of other and Development Commission, “To say that based on this six- Metro Councilor Bob Stacey convictions from the records of funded by offender fi nes and lands for potential development Oregon’s land-use planning hour discussion ... that we change concedes that inaction by clients who have stayed clear of provides money to crime vic- — including a much-debated agency, adopted their 2011 the map as a result of that, I think Clackamas County commis- the law for at least three years. tims for medical expenses, site south of Wilsonville and agreement the following year. it’s unfair to everybody else who sioners can thwart an urban- counseling and loss of earn- south of the Willamette River. But in response to legal chal- participated in the process,” he reserve status for Stafford. But Second chance ings resulting from their vic- But the Metro Council has lenges, the Oregon Court of Ap- says. “From my perspective, he also says it could lead to the or victim assistance? timization. resisted reopening the ques- peals ruled in February 2014 that we’re not going to do it.” Metro Council giving priority Jay started Clean Slate after Barajas says he philosophi- tion of urban reserves after a Metro and the three counties elsewhere — mostly to Wash- he found he could not hire driv- cally supports programs such yearslong process. The council had to muster more evidence to Separate paths ington County — when it next ers for his limo company be- as Clean Slate, but not at the decided recently against an ex- justify their designations. Clackamas County, whose considers expansion of the re- cause the applicants couldn’t expense of victim assistance. pansion of the region’s urban Lawmakers stepped in after- board expanded from three to gion’s urban growth boundary, get insurance due to their dirty Underhill says the program growth boundary, although it ward to designate urban re- fi ve commissioners in 2012, is either in 2018 or 2021. records for past speeding viola- still makes sense because in re- left the way open for another serves in Washington County, considering a study of addition- “They (Stafford) will be un- tions and failures to appear in ality, the fi nes erased by Clean discussion in 2018, ahead of its but left it to the other govern- al areas for urban reserves. available to the region as long court. Many of his clients leave Slate — from indigent offend- next study in 2021. ments to resolve the remaining While a county staff recom- as Clackamas County cannot prison owing $30,000 or more in ers — were most likely never The three cities have argued designations. mendation acknowledges that ratify a thoughtful decision public debt. going to fund victim assistance, that they cannot afford to ex- The renewed urban-reserve much of the projected growth made years ago. So we have a “This is like a cancer. You or anything else. tend services, particularly road designation for Stafford, plus in population and jobs over the Plan B,” Stacey says. have to get it all removed,” Jay “We weren’t going to get that networks, into largely undevel- legal fi ndings to support it, will next 20 years could fi t within says. “How far do we really cash anyway,” he says. oped Stafford. come back to the council Jan. already-designated areas, it [email protected] want to go as a society to help “We do not need the support 14 for initial action on an ordi- proposes a two-phase study twitter.com/capitolwong people...so they can become [email protected] PERS: One idea is employee cost-sharing drove the longterm liability Such measures might cut as ■ From page 4 from $9 billion to $18 billion. much as $1.2 billion off the pro- “It is a problem that has not jected higher payroll costs, al- Effects on budgets been made easier to solve equi- though Knopp says he hopes According to the Public Em- tably by the Supreme Court de- PERS will come up with a more ployees Retirement System, cision,” Nesbitt says. “There precise estimate from its actu- pension contributions by gov- are still solutions ... but they arial consultant Milliman. ernment employers are project- would lock in whatever has Another measure would em- ed to jump from $2 billion to been earned to date.” ploy lower market rates, in- $2.8 billion in the 2017-19 bud- For the 925 government em- stead of the system’s assumed get cycle. The resulting in- ployers in the system — state rate of return that is currently crease to the next state budget government, counties, cities, at 7.5 percent, to calculate the would be around $500 million schools and special districts — annuities paid out under Money — greater than state govern- contribution rates are project- Match to public retirees. Knopp ment’s actual share — because ed to jump from an average of says that step would result in a the state budget also picks up 18 percent to between 27 and 30 $1 billion savings over time. the lion’s share of school dis- percent of payrolls by 2021-23. trict operating costs. According to Steve Rodeman, Politics and prospects Two other panel members PERS executive director, em- Knopp acknowledges that say projected increases in con- ployer contributions must cover PERS changes are not politi- tributions to PERS, which cov- any gap between state earnings cally comfortable for Demo- ers about 95 percent of Ore- on PERS investments and ben- crats, who draw strong support gon’s public workers, will eat efi ts paid out to retirees. from public employee unions. deeply into what they can While Oregon and Washing- When Knopp helped lead the spend over the next several ton have similar public pension 2003 overhaul, the House was two-year budget cycles. liabilities — Washington’s is controlled by Republicans, and Cheri Helt, co-chair of the actually greater — Washington the Senate was in a 15-15 tie. Bend-La Pine School Board, says has a personal income base Knopp’s counterpart as leader pension costs will jump from the more than twice that of Ore- of the Senate committee, Dem- current 16 percent of payroll to gon, says John Tapogna, presi- ocrat Tony Corcoran of Cottage 20 percent in 2017-19, and to 25 dent of the Portland firm Grove, was shunned by unions percent in the cycle afterward. ECONorthwest. afterward and left union em- “It makes it diffi cult to start to He also says Oregon ranks at ployment for a state job from have conversations about 2017 ... the bottom of the states for which he has since retired. The before a dollar goes into any one public employee contributions top Democrat on Knopp’s com- of our classrooms,” Helt says. to their pensions. Many govern- mittee, Greg Macpherson of Jamie Moffi tt, vice president ment employers have picked up Lake Oswego, lost a 2008 bid for and chief fi nancial offi cer for the their employee tab, even after attorney general in part be- University of Oregon, says ris- 2003, when lawmakers created cause unions funded his pri- ing pension costs will eat up 40 an Individual Account Program mary opponent, who took no percent — about 2 percentage separate from the main PERS stance on the changes. points — of the 5.5 percent aver- fund. (Some employees chose Democratic Gov. Ted Kulon- age annual increase in tuition. to contribute in exchange for goski, who signed the overhaul, “We are trying to keep tuition pay increases from employers.) did survive union opposition to as low as possible, we are trying Among the proposals fl oated win re-election in 2006. to keep these universities acces- by business groups — and in- But Knopp says that public sible and affordable for stu- cluded in a 2011 report by the employees have a vested interest dents,” she says. “But these City Club of Portland — are in a fi nancially sound pension costs are very challenging when ways to establish cost-sharing system, particularly given the we look at our budget.” by current public employees. ups and downs of investments “That is the reality of legacy that account for 70 cents of every Problem and proposals costs,” Nesbitt says. “They are dollar paid out in benefi ts. That An April 30 decision by the Or- unfair. They end up shifting from investment fund dropped in each egon Supreme Court is the impe- one generation to another the of Oregon’s two most recent eco- tus for much of the higher costs. costs that should have been borne nomic downturns — including a The justices ruled that lawmak- by an earlier generation. But that 27 percent loss between late 2007 ers could pare cost-of-living in- is the problem we have to solve.” and early 2009. creases for public retirees — but Lawmakers could require em- “The reason to fi x the system those reductions could not apply ployee contributions to support — and I have said this multiple to benefi ts earned before the 2013 the PERS fund, redirect to fu- times — is that ultimately, this legislation took effect. The court ture pension benefi ts some or all system is going to crash,” he says. ruled in a challenge brought by of the 6 percent employee contri- “What you heard is a relatively public employee unions. bution that now goes into the positive statement about where The decision boosted the sys- Individual Account Program, or we are. It could get a lot worse.” tem’s unfunded actuarial liabil- redirect those contributions ity by a projected $5 billion. from pre-2003 public employees [email protected] Together with other factors, it into their own benefi ts. twitter.com/capitolwong A6 NEWS The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 TribunePuzzles The Crossword Puzzle SOLUTIONS “DROLLERY” By Jean O’Conner Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

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SP ORTS writers Kerry Eggers, Jason Vondersmith, Life after prison: Showing human side Jeff Smith eter Korn and the Tribune: Stalag IXA in 1945. Edmonds was asked Sustainable Life Thank you for your articles on to single out American soldiers of Jewish Editor people getting out of prison descent. Knowing that these soldiers Steve Law P (“Danger at the Gate,” Dec. 10, faced sure death if they were identified, and “Hope and a hug at the Gate,” Dec. he had all of the soldiers — regardless of Copy editor 17). The United States is the most incar- religion or ethnicity — step forward. Janie Nafsinger cerated country in the world in absolute With a German officer’s pistol held to his DESIGN and relative terms. Recidivism is the vi- head, he stated, “We are all Jews here.” Keith Sheffield cious cycle that guarantees over-full I say to my neighbors who would de- prisons. Commonly, people attack the mean, belittle or threaten Muslim-Amer- Photographers branches, the symptoms of a problem icans, “We are all Muslims here.” Jonathan House rather than the roots. You have properly I encourage all Portlanders to come Jaime Valdez focused on a root cause of that inhu- together and let our Muslim neighbors mane circular life path. know they are not alone in these diffi- insight Mr. Korn humanizes the people he pro- cult times. If you don’t feel comfortable page editor files. It is encouraging to read skillful writ- doing so as an individual, get with your Janie Nafsinger ing and (forgive my presumption) a com- fellow church or synagogue members, passionate journalist. I hope you will con- your schoolmates, your sports club or PRODUCTION tinue with profiles of women in prison. neighbors, and as a group show your Michael Beaird, Valerie Clarke, Chris Fowler Max White support. Contact them and let them Southwest Portland know that you stand with them. This is contributor what a community of compassion does. Rob Cullivan This is what Americans do. Where are the lands in Francis X. McBride web site Elephant Lands? North Portland portlandtribune.com mane confinement, where they are sus- could still occur if documented proof of “A new home for Portland’s pachy- ceptible to zoo-related diseases like poor certified abatements were verified prior ctiircula on derms” (Dec. 17 Tribune) gives you the Packy, who remains in isolation with TB to a demolition permit issuance. Final U.S. can be a global 503-546-9810 feeling that the elephants are now in a unable to experience any of his life as a rules would be developed and vetted by climate leader 6605 S.E. Lake Road comfortable plush environment, happy as real elephant. all stakeholders during the moratorium. Portland, OR 97222 larks — that is, until you take a closer look Courtney Scott John Sandie The world has taken a great step to- 503-226-6397 (NEWS) behind the pretty words and pictures. Northeast Portland Northeast Portland ward reducing climate emissions by The Portland Tribune I don’t know in what universe six acres adopting the U.N. climate treaty earlier is Portland’s independent comprise “lands.” Especially when the el- this month. However, in order for it to be newspaper that is trusted ephants only get around four of those Moratorium on Anti-Muslim rhetoric effective, the United States and other to deliver a compelling, acres, and only three of which are out- house demolitions is un-American heavy carbon-emitting countries must forward-thinking and door spaces. Any elephant expert will tell take actionable steps toward this goal. accurate living chronicle you three or four acres is far from ade- The city of Portland should immediately I am deeply disturbed by recent President Obama created the Clean about how our citizens, quate to meet the social and physical pursue a moratorium on demolition of events. ISIS claimed responsibility for Power Plan for this reason. However, government and needs of the world’s largest land mam- houses. It is both legally justifiable and the despicable attacks in Paris and may many Republicans are not in favor of it businesses live, work mals. And per elephant curator Bob Lee, morally responsible for the city to do so have influenced the recent shooting in because it creates additional govern- and play. The Portland the zoo plans to grow the herd, in other until adequate procedures and verification San Bernardino, Calif. Make no mistake, ment regulations. Tribune is dedicated words, breed more elephants. are in place to effectively protect the pub- ISIS is a killing machine claiming that it Therefore, I encourage Republicans to to providing vital It really doesn’t take an expert to see lic from exposure to hazardous asbestos is acting within the tenets of Islam. introduce a market-based alternative — a how inappropriate it is for seven ele- and lead dust released during demolition. I believe that ISIS no more represents fee and dividend system. The $10 per ton communication and phants or more to be confined to three Oregon state law prohibits munici- the values of Islam than the Nazis or the fee would be levied on carbon producers leadership throughout barren sand lots and a pool. They have lit- palities from declaring moratoriums on Ku Klux Klan represent the values of and the revenue would be redistributed our community. tle to do, and during the cold, wet months, construction or development unless cer- Christianity. ISIS is an aberration that back to all American households. This they spend most of their time indoors. tain conditions are evident: 1) to prevent hopefully will soon vanish from this Earth. sends a clear market signal, so it shifts Lee says that this exhibit is “one of the a shortage of public facilities or, 2) a What disturbs me is that some of my investment toward renewable alterna- leading elephant programs in the world.” compelling need, such as irrevocable fellow citizens — sadly, including many tives and gives businesses the freedom to Portland Tribune editorial board He is talking about zoos, of course, be- public harm. leaders — are engaging in anti-Muslim choose how to spend their money instead cause refuges and sanctuaries are far bet- As shown by recent investigative re- rhetoric that is un-American, inflamma- of conforming to EPA regulations. J. Mark Garber ter environments for elephants. And it re- porting of DEQ, as well as the recent tory, and apparently designed to appeal According to economic modeling stud- president, ally is not too hard to be a little better than Portland Tribune article about the haz- to our basest instincts. This rhetoric can ies, the stimulus from the dividend Portland Tribune another zoo’s elephant program when you ards of lead, existing processes and pro- only serve to marginalize and frighten grows the economy by 2.8 million jobs and Community consider that no zoo has enough room to cedures to ensure compliance to current our fellow Muslim-Americans and cause over 20 years, while reducing U.S. car- Newspapers Inc. adequately house elephants. regulations fall alarmingly short of ade- them no little anxiety. bon emissions by 50 percent. The U.S. 503-546-0714; The world is waking up to the fact quately protecting the public from poten- Recently Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds can and should be a global climate lead- mgarber@ that elephants, like orcas, are unsuited tially severe and long-term health im- was posthumously designated by the gov- er by adopting a revenue-neutral mar- commnewspapers.com to captivity. It is time for the Oregon Zoo pacts from exposure to hazardous mate- ernment of Israel as “Righteous Among ket-based carbon fee and dividend now. to stop breeding so that no more ele- rials — thus creating a compelling need. the Nations.” He was the ranking Ameri- Kirsten Meneghello Vance W. Tong phants are born into lifetimes of inhu- During the moratorium, demolitions can soldier in the German POW camp Southwest Portland managing editor, Portland Tribune 503-546-5146; vtong@ portlandtribune.com

Kevin Harden digital media editor, PERS and the elephant in the room Portland Tribune 503-546-5167; phant in the room very few peo- supply the billions of dollars lost. lower class sizes, increase trans- People who say the govern- kevinharden@ ple want to see: We, the Oregon School property taxes had been portation funds and more. It does ment should do better at “cost portlandtribune.com MyVIEW electorate, chose to defund the the major source of school fund- this by targeting the other major containment” prior to any tax government starting with Mea- ing in the state. No major tax area where taxes have been increases should realize that By Walt Hellman sure 5 in 1990. The PERS bur- source ever replaced the cuts. greatly reduced during the past the whole state budget has been den is a symptom of this much How unrealistic was the few decades — corporation taxes. in severe and automatic cost Submissions larger problem, not its cause. school property tax cut? My These taxes have been re- containment since the passage The Portland Tribune ow that the Oregon Su- Until we restore a good portion own house is a typical example: duced so much that an Ernst & of Measure 5. welcomes essays on topics preme Court has de- of the funding eliminated by the In 1990, the year Measure 5 Young study concluded that Or- While the recent PERS hit on of public interest. clared the PERS tax measures, we will always be passed, my K-12 school operat- egon now has the lowest effec- budgets is brutal, this could ac- Submissions should be no N“Grand Bargain” of underfunded in ing tax was $1,647. My most re- tive business tax rate in the en- tually be the trigger to finally longer than 600 words benefit reductions to be uncon- Oregon, not just cent bill, 25 years later, for K-12 tire nation. The proposed 2.5 do what should have been done and may be edited. stitutional, school districts are for PERS, but for was $487 less. How many ser- percent tax on corporations do- years ago — make up for the Letters should be no facing huge increases in PERS everything else vices we get are lower by any ing more than $25 million in free lunch we voted for our- longer than 250 words. costs to restore the benefits. Un- in the public sec- amount compared to 25 years sales would raise billions and selves starting in 1990. Both submissions should less something changes, these tor as well. ago? Cable? Water? Electrici- yet not raise small business, in- The Our Oregon corporate include your name, home increases will cause significant It was too ty? College tuition? dividual or property taxes. tax ballot initiative is our best address and telephone reductions in school programs good to be true We could pay the PERS in- The Our Oregon proposal is prospect for solving our budget number for verification when these programs already that we could re- creases and reduce class size if not perfect. It all but bypasses problems in a way that will purposes. Please send are stretched too thin. duce our school hellman we hadn’t made such unrealis- the two largest corporations in stand the test of public approv- submissions via e-mail: Is there anything that can be taxes by almost tic reductions in our school the state, Intel and Nike. It taxes al. I’m signing the petition to done to have healthy public ser- 75 percent and taxes. But the political reality sales, not profits, so low-margin put it on the ballot, and hope tribletters@ vices while meeting the in- not do any damage, but that’s is that property taxes cannot be businesses are hit harder and many others will as well. portlandtribune.com. You creased PERS costs? There is. just what Measure 5 and its suc- restored to previous levels, and might have to raise prices. But may fax them to 503- First, disclosure: I am a PERS re- cessors did. a sales tax will not pass in Ore- all told, the tax might bring Ore- Walt Hellman is a retired Hillsboro 546-0727 or send them cipient. What I have to say here Of course, we were told that gon. What to do? gon more in line with the nation- High School physics teacher and to “Letters to the Editor,” is not related to that, however. the state would be required to A group, Our Oregon, is putting al average for business taxes, longtime member of the Hillsboro Portland Tribune, 6605 While there are still some make up the difference through forth an initiative tax proposal and this shouldn’t be cause for Planning & Zoning Hearings Board. S.E. Lake Road, PERS adjustments that may recovery of “waste.” There that would solve the PERS crisis alarm in the large corporations Hellman can be reached at: Portland, OR 97222. lessen the blow, there is an ele- wasn’t near enough waste to and also raise additional funds to affected by the proposal. [email protected] A8 NEWS The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Memorial Tributes Celebrating The Lives Of Local Residents Service Directory

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Portland 832 NE Broadway Carrol Retha Sandage 503-783-3393 July 7, 1937 – December 13, 2015 Milwaukie Jack Clarence Rowland 17064 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Carrol Retha Sandage, 503-653-7076 78, of the Banks communi- July 17, 1923 to December 1, 2015 Tualatin ty died December 13, 2015 8970 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd in Redmond Oregon. She 503-885-7800 Jack Clarence Rowland was was born in Sacramento, $ born on July 17, 1923. He was the California to Dallas Elwin SIMPLE CREMATION $$545495 $ middle of 5 children born to Buckman, Sr. and Retha Traditional Funeral $1,9751,475 $ William and Dorothy Rowland of (Bundock) Buckman. She Immediate Burial 550500 Wassau, Wisconsin. After having received her education at Elk No Hidden Costs, Guaranteed spent the early part of his childhood Privately Owned Cremation Facility Grove High School where www.ANewTradition.com in Wisconsin, he then moved to she also met her future hus- 412210.012413 Auburn, Washington; graduating band, Leroy. from high school in Federal Way. They were married June 19, 1954 in San Diego, After graduation, he attended California and started their family. They lived in mul- business school for a short time tiple places in California before moving to Hillsboro, before enlisting in the Air Force Oregon in 1966 and then to Manning/Banks Oregon in during WWII. His duties during the war included flight 1970. They raised all nine of their children there. She Julia “Judy” H. Shoun Lauzon instructor, B-24 bomber pilot, and transporting the moved to Redmond in 2013 due to health reasons. wounded and deceased stateside. Carrol loved the outdoors and enjoyed working out- April 22, 1916 to December 1, 2015 He met and married Ima Southern from Haleyville, side with her flowers. She loved reading and camping Alabama in 1945 and started a family shortly after. Once and all family functions. She was a loving and devoted he was honorably discharged from McChord Air Force Julia was born in Richmond, mother and grandmother. Ore. to parents Nathaniel & Base, they relocated to Sandy, Oregon. Carrol was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy, Emily Shoun. Her father was a Jack had a great love for the Lord and for those her father, mother and three brothers. around him. He was a member of the Sandy Presbyterian She is survived by her nine children and their sheep rancher & her mother ran a Church for over 50 years, a member of The Gideons and spouses: Rick Sandage of Eugene, Terry Kellar and boarding house in Fossil. She a board member at the Sandy Community Action Center. Randy Byrd of Banks, Debbie and Keith Kemper graduated from The Dalles High He delivered countless meals on wheels and opened his of Buxton, Donna Hansel of Forest Grove, Michael School 1935. Julia moved to home to over 25 disadvantaged youth and foster children. and Cindy Sandage of Vernonia, Rhonda Sandage of Portland in 1941 & worked for He built a legacy of generosity, love and kindness Redmond, Robert and Karen Sandage of Santa Maria, Sprouse Reitz as a bookkeeper. with his wife of 71 years, which extended to their son, California, Christy Hudson of Haxton, Colorado and Julia married Virgil Lauzon Jan Bruce Wayne and daughter, Jacqueline Diane, and in Mark Sandage of Banks. Also 25 grandchildren and 31, 1942. turn, their 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 48 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law; Carolyn Sue Julia was predeceased by husband Virgil, 2002, son Jack went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2015 VanVleck of Cornelius and a brother-in-law Shirley at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Ima; his son, Doug, 2001, brother Joseph Shoun & sisters Ruth Sandage (Roselyn) of Hillsboro. Catlin & June Lauzon. Bruce Rowland and daughter Jackie O’Neil, along with A Celebration of Carrol’s Life will be held on June her husband, Sam O’Neil; his grandchildren, Shannon She is survived by her son, Ron (Shirley) Lauzon of 19, 2016 in Izee, Oregon where she and the family loved Sandy, OR, grandchildren Carrie, Jody, Tim, Rob & and Gene Weinberger, Annie and Kris Bennett, Shari and camping and hunting. Joe Kalbrener, Gabe Rowland and Julia and Tonie Pam, four great grandchildren, a niece, & relatives in Stewart, and his great-grandchildren, Taylor, Caitlyn, In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The Modesto, CA. Haley, Caleb, Christian, Courtney, Carter, Carson, Clara, Banks Family Resource Center. You may contact Leslee Sipp The memorial service will be January 23, 11:00 Gemma and Jack. He has been laid to rest at Willamette at 503-324-6934 am, Hinson Memorial Baptist Church. National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Arrangements made by Redmond Memorial Chapel at For a full obituary see www.omegaservices.com 541545.122315 www.Redmondmemorial.com

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Garrett marks decade Megan Tucker holds a young Syrian boy at a refugee station in Macedonia. The Lake Oswego resident will spend the holidays helping to provide warm winter clothing for people fleeing wartorn Syria. at helm of state DOT By CAPITAL INSIDER STAFF him “for his enduring loyalty For Pamplin Media Group and contributions that have made Oregon’s transportation Lake Oswego woman becomes Gov. Kate Brown had nice system better for all Orego- things to say about Oregon nians.” Department of Transporta- Garrett and ODOT have tion Director Matt Garrett, as been the subject of heightened Garrett celebrated his 10th scrutiny by the Legislature and anniversary at the helm of governor this year, since Gar- the agency this month. rett said during a hearing that “Matt’s career epitomizes a transportation funding pack- accidental humanitarian his dedication to public ser- age would not reduce carbon vice,” the governor wrote in a emissions by the amount ini- letter. Brown noted that Gar- tially promised. The revelation n rett worked as an aide to U.S. was a death knell for the legis- Tucker spends holiday helping Syria refugees in Macedonia Sen. Mark Hatfield, before go- lation. ing to work at ODOT in 1997. In November, Brown called By CLIFF NEWELL gave out winter clothing and her toes to get the chill out of “During his tenure, he has for an independent review of Pamplin Media Group food to refugees rushing off HOW TO HELP them.” been recognized for his ability ODOT’s management practic- of the trains, helped them Tucker says a coat can be pur- Tucker returned home to to steer the agency effectively es. A week later, Senate Minor- egan Tucker did stay warm with homemade chased for about $5. A hat or a Lake Oswego, but thoughts of through both challenging ity Leader Ted Ferrioli, R-John not set out for fires and did whatever she pair of mittens costs about 78 the refugees never left her. times and good times,” Brown Day, released emails showing Macedonia to could to make their journey cents each; a dozen pairs of And so she started a fund- wrote of Garrett. The governor Garrett and advisers to Brown save children. easier. socks, $3.50. raising campaign that has also wrote that Garrett is had conflicting information M “What that means,” she says, “is In fact, the Lake Oswego “I knew that a lot of chil- raised $27,900, so far. Some of “highly respected by his staff about emissions reductions literally that $5-$10 could save a resident was only passing dren who were fleeing the life.” her Lake Oswego friends have and peers for his integrity and which they failed to share with through on the latest of her wars were going to be subject- To make a donation, visit: been especially generous — for treating all people with dig- lawmakers. Ferrioli called for excursions around the world. ed to freezing cold tempera- crowdrise.com/winterclothesforsyri and they think Tucker is nity and respect” and thanked Garrett to resign. An inveterate traveler, Tuck- tures without proper protec- All of the money raised will go amazing. er once explored Mongolia on tion,” Tucker said. “And that directly toward purchasing sup- “We have a local gal that is horseback. was not OK with me. So I plies. a hero, in my eyes,” said phy- But something happened wanted to do something about For more information on Tucker’s sician Judith E. Allen. “Megan on her latest adventure that it.” efforts, go to: facebook.com/win- is just a regular Lake Oswego altered the course of the trip Each refugee carried a tale terclothessyrianrefugies citizen, but she saw a need Police close assault — and changed Tucker’s life of tragedy. One of them was a and stepped up to meet that forever. little girl who caught Tuck- need. I am so proud of her.” “By chance, I met a group er’s eye at the border station. “I knew that a lot of On Friday, Tucker was back investigation, search of amazing locals who had “Her whole body was shak- children fleeing the in Macedonia, spending spent the past several months ing with cold,” Tucker said. Christmas Day handing out By SHASTA KEARNS MOORE cial epithets before assaulting helping refugees every “Her clothes were wet from wars were going to be warm winter clothes to some The Tribune Muvuna, he told police. Muvuna night,” she says. “I was invit- rain and the expression on subjected to freezing of the most desperate people declined medical attention. ed to the station on the bor- her face was anger and hate. cold without proper on Earth. The weather in Police have stopped Police detectives say they der of Macedonia and Serbia, Not toward me or anyone in Macedonia is getting colder, searching for a suspect in a reached out to Muvuna several where refugees disembark particular. Just toward life, in protection. And that and waist-high snow is not Nov. 21 report of a racially times during their investiga- trains and pause briefly be- general.” was not OK with me.” unusual. charged attack on the Lewis tion and followed up several fore walking to Serbia. I The girl rebuffed everything “I don’t want to stop until & Clark College campus in other leads, including on the brought 20 blankets and box- Tucker did to help her. When — Megan Tucker this crisis is over,” Tucker Southwest Portland. social media site Yik Yak, es of granola bars and choco- Tucker tried to brush her hair said, “but how long it is going Police say the alleged victim, where several vague and gen- late eggs.” from her face, the girl immedi- “I began doing some mim- to continue is hard to tell. 26-year-old Tanguy Muvuna, has erally racist statements were Tucker continued to travel ately pushed it back. When icry (copying her actions),” What I do know is that there is declined to participate in the in- made anonymously. But police with her friends to the border Tucker tried to put gloves on Tucker said. “She got right a very real need for people in vestigation any further and note the statements on Yik Yak station and camp, ready to her freezing hands, the girl into it, and within minutes the world to pitch in any way would not participate in prosecu- did not include a specific threat. meet trains carrying 600 to kept her hands stiff and did she was laughing, exuberant, they can to help others. tion if the assailants were found. Police say that without new 800 men, women and children nothing to help. Tucker picked flailing her arms about play- “Every action counts,” she Muvuna said that late at night information, the investigation who had fled war-torn Syria the girl up, took her to a heat- fully, mimicking me with ease says, “large or small.” on Nov. 20, he left his room and is suspended. in the hope of finding new ed shelter and tried to take off and fluency. She was giggling was confronted by three white Anyone with new informa- homes in Serbia or Italy. her wet clothes. Again no re- and smiling continuously Contact Cliff Newell at 503-636- college-age males, about 5-foot- tion on the incident is encour- From tables, distribution ar- sponse. But Tucker did not while I warmed her up with 1281 ext. 105 or cnewell@lake 8-inches tall, with medium aged to contact Detective Todd eas or trunks of cars, Tucker give up. my hands and breathed on oswegoreview.com. builds. The three men used ra- Prosser at 503-823-9320. Portland’s FIRSTFIRST TERRY BOYD’S EDITIONEDITION WORLD BEST with Tim Hohl and Terry Travis local radio!

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The Portland Development Commission’s East Portlanders push Trang Lam discusses Lents redevelopment prospects outside Working back on gentrifi cation Class Acupuncture. landlord decided to sell the build- children. They wound up living in a Lents, starting As residents face more ing, so she’s living in an RV in her cramped hotel room for two months. to see new evictions, community tries brother’s backyard. Anna Litvinenko, her husband and vitality from “Now I’m fi nding that I might have their four children got evicted from urban renewal, to hold its ground to move out of the city limits just to their three-bedroom apartment in East is one of the survive,” says the Portland school em- Portland in October. Now they’re East Portland By STEVE LAW ployee. “I have no alternatives.” crashing with her sister’s family — 12 neighborhoods The Tribune Brenda McSweeney, chairwoman of people sharing a 1,200-square-foot facing the Glenfair Neighborhood Associa- apartment. gentrifi cation Ann Voos, 61, got booted from tion, got forced out of her East Port- pressures. TRIBUNE PHOTO: ADAM WICKHAM her East Portland home when her land dwelling along with her three See EASTSIDE / Page 3 Benson High School student Daniel Jarvis-Holland TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO and his mother Angela Jarvis-Holland speak on his desire to attend college while at the national TASH conference in downtown Portland on Dec. 3. COLLEGE ACCESS Mayors want more insight on homeless NOT IMPOSSIBLE causes, solutions DREAM ANYMORE West Coast leaders North Portland camp PSU program opens doors bond to seek federal problems Mayor Charlie Hales recogniz- DANGER es that homeless camping in the aid, tackle problem of higher ed to students Overlook neighborhood is grow- with intellectual disabilities ing too fast. AT THE GATE By JIM REDDEN His offi ce is working for the Tuesday Tribune. Thursday Tribune.

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to win on sports COURTESY: PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Junior guard Calaen Robinson is one of four Portland State players at Alamo averaging in double figures for Hoops points this season. It will take clutch BestBets plays, though, and tourney good UO defense Nuggets in town 7 p.m. Wednesday (CSNNW) ell, they took a idea has Denver visits Moda Center to different route take on the Trail Blazers. Former than I expected, Blazer Will Barton, 6-6, is the Wbut the Oregon Nuggets’ second-leading scorer, Ducks finished the regular- potential coming off the bench at small for- season with the record (9-3) ward. that I predicted in August. pplause here for Ore- No one saw the Utah blow- gon State’s bid to re- PSU basketball out loss coming. The WSU establish a holiday 7 p.m. Tuesday loss, and the way it happened, Abasketball tourna- The Vikings men are at Stott with Oregon blowing a ment in Portland. Center against Cal State Fullerton. 10-point lead, surprised peo- Pause, though, at calling it The Titans are 6-5 and coming off ple. I figured the Ducks would the “Far West Classic” — at losses to Oregon and Portland. lose some other games — least in its current form. PSU is 3-7 and hoping to break a Stanford, USC — but they per- Back-to-back doubleheaders five-game skid before the start of severed after the return of QB featuring Oregon State drew Big Sky competition Jan. 2 at Vernon Adams Jr. from injury crowds of more than 8,000 on home versus Sacramento State. and won six consecutive TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ Dec. 18-19 at Moda Center, and games. The Alamo Bowl on Saturday will be the last hurrah for Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. wins over Cal State Fullerton Prep hoops The thing is the Ducks could QB, and the six-game streak Ducks practice against very and Tulsa showcased the Bea- Tuesday, Wednesday have — should have? — stum- legitimized them as one of the JasonVondersmith good playmakers every day, vers in front of Tournament action runs bled during that streak. Pac-12’s best teams. They they see great playmakers ev- Portland-area through Dec. 30 for various Washington, led by QB Jake played pretty good, clutch ery week in the Pac-12 confer- fans. That was events, including the Les Schwab Browning, rallied to within 26- football. ence, they have prepared for a good thing. Invitational for boys at Liberty 20, then forced a UO punt with So, my thinking is the Ducks the past month to try to con- But what High and the Nike Interstate enough time on the clock, and will beat TCU, and by two tain QB Trevone Boykin and was called the Shootout for girls at Lake Oswego. out trotted ... the backup QB. scores. deal with TCU’s other weap- Far West Clas- Yep, Browning had suffered an Tribune sports editor Steve ons. The Horned Frogs have sic for the first injury. Brandon has more faith in speed, yes, but what about time since the Arizona State rolled up TCU. He thinks the Horned playmaking talent? (Leading original event yardage, including easily on Frogs will come into the game jason says receiver Josh Doctson has went dark in tinkle Birthday the ground as UO tired, and wanting to prove themselves, been ruled out of the game 1997 wasn’t re- then, trailing 61-55, in the third still smarting from last year’s with a wrist injury, a big blow.) ally a tournament at all. Dec. 30, 1941 overtime ... threw consecutive snub by the College Football Adams, running back Free- The Horned Frogs will have It was two nights of sched- passes at the UO 3-yard-line. Playoff committee. And the man and receivers Bralon Ad- a decided edge in fans. They uled twinbills — the University Mel Renfro Yep, Arrion Springs picked off homefield advantage for TCU dison and Darren Carrington. have Boykin, a dual-threat QB of Portland versus Weber (age 74) the second one. All that after will be significant. He’s calling But there’s more. Receiver with quickness and decent State and OSU versus Fuller- The former two miraculous Adams-to-re- it 40-33 for TCU Dwayne Stanford has made throwing ability. Their coach, ton on Friday, the Pilots versus University of ceivers TD passes had to be Tribune sportswriter Jeff timely catches. Safety/receiv- Gary Patterson, has been the Titans and the Beavers Oregon football made to keep the Ducks alive. Smith scores it 41-38 for the er Charles Nelson has been known for his defensive versus the Golden Hurricane and track star Stanford marched on two Horned Frogs. He says it will great when called on. Running coaching. And I can’t get out on Saturday. This year’s event from Jefferson fourth-quarter drives, but on be an entertaining back-and- back Taj Griffin has been ex- of my mind that TCU played involved five teams because High played all both possessions QB Kevin forth game that will feature plosively terrific. Other back- Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl Tulsa would commit to only 14 of his NFL Hogan ... fumbled the snap, several big offensive plays and ups have performed well. last season and won 41-3 — it’s one game, and the Beavers seasons (1964- renfro with UO recovering both one long game-winning field Even tight end Evan Baylis not often you see such domi- preferred Tulsa to Weber 77) at corner- times. Hogan still leads the goal. That kick will come makes plays. nation in bowl games. That State as a second-game oppo- back for the Dallas Cowboys. He’s Cardinal on a last-minute courtesy of TCU senior Jaden I think the UO offensive line tells me Patterson knows how nent. a 10-time Pro Bowl player, a five- drive, but the Ducks foil his Oberkrom, who tied a school — and blocking, in general — to prepare his players. A real four-team tourna- time All-Pro and a two-time Super two-point conversion pass, and record this season with a will have its way with the I just think Oregon has bet- ment would have scheduled Bowl champion. He’s also in the they win 38-36. 57-yard field goal that cleared Horned Frogs, who like to con- ter players on offense and that games the first night, then the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Throw in a very untimely the crossbar with room to fuse offenses with their front- its defense can play well when losers and winners meeting College Football Hall of Fame. penalty by USC offensive line- spare. seven movement. Oregon O- the players communicate, the second night. man Chad Wheeler and a late Smith says the high-scoring line coach Steve Greatwood’s keep their eyes right, tackle That drop by OSU receiver Victor Horned Frogs will edge the po- unit continually improved this well (especially in space), hold couldn’t be Bolden, just as those two UO tent Ducks offense behind du- season. the run in check and get pres- done this More online opponents moved the ball for al-threat senior quarterback I’m just not seeing enough sure on the quarterback. year because Read other History important points, and it adds Trevone Boykin and senior firepower on TCU to drastical- The Oregon defense has at least one Kerry Eggers to a 6-0 stretch for the Ducks tailback Aaron Green, who ly abuse the UO defense. Yes, I played well in stretches, and team — the columns during to climb back into the national will be extra-inspired to end know the Ducks are some- playing well in stretches could Pilots — al- the week at portland Dec. 29-30, 2000 rankings and earn a trip to the his career in style while play- times really awful on defense, be all the unit needs to do to ready was tribune.com Alamo Bowl against TCU (3:45 ing in his hometown of San even with a veteran front sev- complement the Adams/Free- playing in a The Oregon Ducks win 10 p.m. PT Saturday, Jan. 2). Antonio. en led by DeForest Buckner. man-led offense in the Alamo tournament, games in a football season for the My conclusion? The Ducks I think the Ducks have a lot The secondary has been dis- Bowl. and schools are limited by the first time, beating Texas 35-30 at are pretty good with Adams at of offense — especially with sected many times. But the THE PICK: Oregon 44, TCU 34 NCAA to one per season. It’s a the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, problem moving forward if Or- Calif. Jason Willis egon State chooses to make it runs four yards a winners-and-losers event, at for the winning least in the short term. The Pi- touchdown with lots, for instance, already are 5:46 remaining. scheduled for tournaments in Cornerback 2016 and ‘17 — the latter in Phil Rashad Knight’s big 80th-birthday cel- Bauman’s inter- Matt Hegarty, ‘Duck for life’ ebration shindig in Portland. ception of a Oregon State instituted the Chris Simms Far West Classic as a four- pass with 1:23 bauman Football center team tournament in Corvallis left stops the winds up college in 1956. In 1960, OSU moved it Longhorns’ final drive. Quarterback to Portland’s Memorial Colise- Joey Harrington scores passing, career with UO um, brought in Oregon as co- running and catching the football. host and ran it as an eight- No. 12 Texas, which was favored by By JEFF SMITH team event — with each par- a touchdown and coached by The Tribune ticipating school guaranteed Mack Brown, finishes 9-3. “I think Hegarty says. “Any time some- three games — through 1989. you would have to say this is the EUGENE — On a chilly body from back home wants to Two years later, the FWC best UO team ever,” Oregon coach afternoon after a recent catch up, I’m always flattered.” became a four-team tourna- Mike Bellotti says of the 10-2 Ducks practice, Matt Hegarty, the starting center ment. Soon it went kaput — Ducks, who went into the game Hegarty stood outside in for the Ducks football team, but not because fans weren’t ranked eighth in the nation. green shorts and a gray has understandably been in a turning out. Oregon State n Oregon State, which is 10-1 tank top while holding a reflective mood lately. He is drew 12,150 for Bradley and under Dennis Erickson and prepar- telephone to his ear. one of 15 seniors who will end 13,415 for Oregon in the final ing to play Notre Dame in the On the other end of the con- their college careers when No. Classic in 1996. Fiesta Bowl, announces a plan to versation, a reporter from 15 Oregon plays No. 11 TCU on The problem was that by the reconfigure the seating at Reser Hegarty’s home state of New Saturday, Jan. 2, in the Alamo 1980s, major programs were Stadium and increase the stadium Mexico went through a list of Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. growing reluctant to give up capacity from 33,297 to 35,362. questions. Despite the cold It will mark the end of a two or three potential home Athletic director Mitch Barnhart weather, Hegarty happily re- drama-filled journey for dates while committing to hopes to increase OSU’s season- mained on the phone and ap- Hegarty, who received na- what amounted to three road ticket base from 15,000 to peared in no rush to hang up. tional attention in 2014 when contests. And there was com- 21,000. Barnhart says he would “I’ve been out of that state ESPN’s “College GameDay” COURTESY: ERIC EVANS petition from such as the Alo- like to see Reser Stadium eventual- for so long that I figured I’d be Matt Hegarty, University of Oregon center and transfer from Notre Dame, ly seat 43,000 to 45,000. old news by now down there,” See HEGARTY / Page 3 snaps to quarterback Jeff Lockie. See EGGERS / Page 3

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Texas “They’re very well-coached, Bowl (NRG Stadium), Houston Ranked 11th in the Pac-12 fast, they gather to the ball, it — LSU vs. Texas Tech, ESPN, 6 p.m. in points and yardage al- should be a challenge,” Free- College men’s basketball: lowed — and 113th in scor- man says. “Up front they’re Tulane at Memphis, 10 a.m., ing defense and 115th in to- big, the secondary is very ath- ESPNU ... Texas Southern at Baylor, tal defense, nationally — letic and fast and they run to noon, ESPNU ... Temple at the Oregon defense has en- the ball. Cincinnati, noon, ESPN2 ... Liberty joyed better years. “But, it should be something at Notre Dame, 2 p.m., ESPNU ... But it’s a new season now, we’ve seen before.” SMU at Tulsa, 2 p.m., ESPN2 ... the players say, and the de- The Horned Frogs are un- Wake Forest at LSU, 4 p.m., fense can turn things around dersized, says Steve Great- ESPNU ... Florida State at Florida, against high-powered TCU wood, offensive line coach and 4 p.m., ESPN2 ... Northeastern at (10-2) in the Alamo Bowl, 3:45 run game coordinator, “but North Carolina State, 4 p.m., Root p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at San they can fly. Their defensive Sports ... UC Irvine at Kansas, 6 Antonio’s Alamodome. ends are kind of like our out- p.m., ESPNU ... Connecticut at “We know they’re a great side linebackers — tall, rangi- Texas, 6 p.m., ESPN2 ... Richmond team, with a great quarter- er guys. They have some sud- at Texas Tech, 6 p.m., Root Sports back (Trevone Boykin) lead- denness to them. Their two ... Western Oregon at Oregon, 6 ing them,” UO defensive back inside guys are big-bodied p.m., Pac-12 Networks, KXTG (750 Tyree Robinson says. “They guys. Their movement is what AM, 102.9 FM) have a lot of great playmakers. really creates problems.” Soccer: Leicester City vs. They can air it out and run it, Greatwood says TCU has “a Manchester City, 11:45 a.m., NBC too. They can hit us with a lot nice scheme and system. Sports of different weapons.” They’re going to create some “They’re really fast, like problems with their move- Wednesday, Dec. 30 us,” UO safety Charles Nelson ments, slants, angles and says. “They have a lot of play- overlapping linebackers and Blazers: Denver at Portland, 7 makers that, when they get defensive linemen. We have to p.m., CSNNW, KPOJ (620 AM), the ball in their hands, can do really be on our mark and be KKRZ (102.3 FM) special things.” ready to analyze where College football: Birmingham In the regular season, the they’re coming from, and help Bowl (Legion Field), Birmingham, Ducks gave up 36.8 points and block in the gaps before we Ala. — Auburn vs. Memphis, 9 480.3 yards per game. But Rob- climb to the second level. a.m., ESPN ... Belk Bowl (Bank of inson says they are ready to They have three hitters trying America Stadium), Charlotte, N.C. be really good on defense, COURTESY: TCU to come in ... They’ll always — North Carolina State vs. with a secondary bolstered by Texas Christian’s potent offense starts with dual-threat quarterback Trevone Boykin, who ranks second try to outnumber you from the Mississippi State, 12:30 p.m., the late-season return from in the country in total offense and has accounted for 40 touchdowns. box, that’s where we’re going ESPN ... Music City Bowl (Nissan injury of Chris Seisay. to have to be really good on Stadium), Nashville, Tenn. — Texas Can the Ducks (9-3) shut terceptions. He also has 612 pass game,” Nelson says. as we can and play our best the perimeter as well. I like A&M vs. Louisville, 4 p.m., ESPN ... down the Horned Frogs? Or yards rushing and nine TDs; “With that combination, they game thus far.” our plan, I like how it’s shap- Holiday Bowl (Qualcomm simply limit them? Or even he’s second in total offense in have to be able to do it. We Says Prevot: ing up, let’s hope we Stadium), San Diego, Calif. — USC control the game with de- the country. have to stop it.” “They’re a fast of- can go out and exe- vs. Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m., ESPN fense? “He can run the ball, throw A big blow for the Horned fense. The quarter- “There will cute it.” College men’s basketball: West Oregon defensive coordina- the ball,” Nelson says. “It’ll be Frogs: They won’t have their back is crazy (good). “Hopefully we can Virginia at Virginia Tech, 9 a.m., tor Don Pellum says the keys a difficult task for us (to con- top receiver, Josh Doctson (78 They run empty be schematic score a lot of points,” ESPNU ... Indiana at Rutgers, 10 will be typical against TCU’s tain him).” catches, 1,327 yards, 14 TDs), (backfield) probably challenges, Oregon QB Vernon a.m., ESPN2 ... Houston at South spread offense: Make tackles Adds Oregon outside line- who missed the last two games 20 percent of the because the Adams says. Florida, 11 a.m., ESPNU ... in space, stay on top of verti- backer Torrodney Prevot: of the regular season with a time. We’ll get a lot Overall, “I feel like Michigan at Illinois, noon, ESPN2 cal routes, account for Boykin, “He’s a versatile quarterback, wrist injury. of passes out of dudes doing they couldn’t have ... Long Beach State at Duke, 1 push the line of scrimmage kind of like Johnny Manziel, KaVontae Turpin, a 5-9, that, screens and it are really chosen a better oppo- p.m., Root Sports ... Northwestern backward, etc. but a lot faster; he looks quick- 150-pound freshman, has 40 bubbles and things nent for us,” Prevot at Nebraska, 1 p.m., ESPNU ... “There will be schematic er. We’ll get behind him and catches for 584 yards and eight like that. We’ll be good. The says. “This will be the Penn State at Maryland, 2 p.m., challenges,” Ducks coach chase him down and get in his scores. He’s averaging 10.6 ready for it.” quarterback highlight of our sea- ESPN2 ... Oakland at Virginia, 3 Mark Helfrich adds, “because face a lot.” yards on punt returns (with a The Horned Frogs son. Two teams, of- p.m., ESPNU ... Clemson at North the dudes doing it are really The Horned Frogs don’t em- TD) and 27 yards on kickoff give up 26.1 points is really fensively the exact Carolina, 4 p.m., ESPN2 ... good. The quarterback is re- phasize the run game as much returns. and 396.7 yards per good.” same team, and we’ll Arkansas at Dayton, 5 p.m., CBS ally good.” as Oregon does with Royce “They have fast receivers,” game — better than — Mark Helfrich, just have to get after Sports ... Syracuse at Pittsburgh, 6 Defending TCU, which aver- Freeman & Co. TCU’s Aaron Seisay says. Oregon — and sport Oregon Ducks it and see who wins.” p.m., ESPN2 ... Wyoming at San ages 41.7 points and 564.3 Green, a 5-11, 205 senior, has What else stands out? mostly athletic and coach, on the TCU Adds Freeman: Diego State, 7 p.m., CBS Sports ... yards, starts with containing 1,171 yards rushing (5.3 yards “Their formation,” UO cor- stealthy players. Horned Frogs “It’s two powerful of- Fresno State at UNLV, 8 p.m., Boykin, a 6-2, 205-pound se- per carry) and 10 TDs and, of nerback Arrion Springs Sophomore Travin fenses. They’re from ESPNU nior dual threat. He has course, Boykin can gain yards says. “They do a lot of four Howard leads in Texas. It should be NHL: New York Rangers at thrown for 3,575 yards and 31 on the ground. wideouts, so that will stretch tackles (92), junior Josh Car- fun. I like their jerseys. I like Tampa Bay, 5 p.m., Philadelphia at TDs and completed 64.9 per- “Everybody tries to estab- us a little bit. The DBs have raway in sacks (eight) and ju- watching them play. Should be San Jose, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports cent of his passes, with 10 in- lish the run. It opens up the to step up, practice as hard nior Denzel Johnson in tack- a fun matchup for our fans.” Ducks look to stomp Frogs at Alamo Bowl

UO tunes up University defense, hopes to of Oregon running maintain streak back Royce Freeman isn’t too By JASON VONDERSMITH worked up The Tribune about postseason All eyes will be on defens- honors es in the Jan. 2 Alamo Bowl that didn’t between Oregon and TCU, come his and on whether one team can stop the other. way. The Ducks hope they can TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: DAVID slow QB Trevone Boykin and BLAIR the fast Horned Frogs, who could be potent even without Oregon State and Washington Along with another Rose leading receiver Josh Doctson, State and in other games this Bowl win (January 2012, Wis- who has been ruled out be- season. conson), the Ducks have beat- cause of an injured wrist. “We won’t be letting down en two Big 12 teams in routs: Last sight of the Ducks de- against TCU. We know what Kansas State (January 2013 Fi- fense, though, was giving up they can do,” Robinson says. esta Bowl) and Texas (2013 Ala- four second-half touchdowns to “They can put up a lot of points. mo Bowl). Oregon State, as Oregon hung We want to keep that lead com- “We just want to make ev- on to win 52-42. fortable, and, hopefully, stay erybody proud,” Oregon cor- That after a first with it.” nerback Chris Seisay says, half in which UO has been susceptible to “and show them that, even the defense being caught in the second though we started off slow and YOU! played very, half. The Ducks have been people thought we wouldn’t NK very well. outscored 270-247 after half- have a good year, we finished HAN “You’re not time. Stay tuned. strong, stayed with it.” T going to see (de- n TCU coach Gary Patter- n Let’s see, Alabama’s Der- fensive play of) son was succinct last week rick Henry won the Heisman the second half when he told reporters that Trophy and Doak Walker robinson of Oregon Doctson would not play in the Award, and Stanford’s Chris- State,” UO de- bowl game at San Antonio, tian McCaffrey won The Asso- fensive back Tyree Robinson Texas. The coach also said he ciated Press offensive player of says. “We’re fixing the prob- wouldn’t call the news disap- the year honor. And Oregon’s lems we had in that game. pointing. Royce Freeman was shut out of We’re getting better. Every- “Oh, no,” Patterson said in notable postseason accolades. Thanks to your generosity, body’s coming in with enthusi- the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Motivation to show the col- asm to get better and finish “If you become disappointed, lege football world what he can News Talk 860 KPAM’s Operation Santa Claus harder, so we’ll come out on top then you’re not trusting the do and do well? (against TCU).” rest of your group.” “Nah, it’s chill, man, I’m just raised over $200,000 to help LOCAL The Ducks have battled Boykin, meanwhile, has been out here doing me,” Freeman teams on defense. They strive deemed healthy since suffering says. “I can’t worry about that. military families in need! to be a shut-down unit, but ... a late-season ankle injury. I’m just trying to be consistent. “We have that mentality, we n The Ducks will put a four- Wherever I end up — I’m just just have to show it and bring it year postseason winning playing hard for my fellas.” every single week,” Robinson streak on the line in the Alamo Freeman wants the Ducks to says. “We can’t just have the Bowl (3:45 p.m. PT kickoff). be cool with the Alamo Bowl, mentality for a couple games Yes, Ohio State pounded Ore- too. and then let up. That’s the gon in the national champion- “We can’t let up, we’ve got to problem right now. If we just ship game last season, but not keep the juices flowing,” he finish the whole game, we’ll be before the Ducks beat Florida says. “It’s always different as OK, instead of, ‘we have a com- State in the Rose Bowl, making far as a bowl game, collectively fortable lead, we can lay it four years in a row with a getting back in rhythm and down,’” as was the case against postseason victory. tune and getting things going.” 546352.123115 The Portland Tribune Tuesday, December 29, 2015 sports B3 Eggers: Griffin up to speed for first bowl ■ From page 1 for a 49-yard touchdown recep- UO running back tion to make it 35-23. ha Classic and Great Alaska throws off brakes Griffin caught the pass at Shootout, which gained an “ex- the Oregon 30-yard line near empt” status — meaning three after ACL injury the left sideline and then put games would count only one to on a dazzling cross-field dash a school’s limit of regular-sea- By JEFF SMITH to the end zone. At the 18-yard son games. The Tribune line, Griffin made a deft cut Oregon State’s major goal and easily bounced off an at- this year was to play in the EUGENE — Unlike most of tempted tackle by Stanford metropolitan area with its larg- his teammates, Oregon run- cornerback Alijah Holder. As est alumni and donor base. ning back Taj Griffin hasn’t Griffin ran to his right, he sped Mission accomplished. played in the Rose Bowl or past a diving tackle attempt “It was good,” OSU athletic the national championship from linebacker Kevin Palma director Todd Stansbury says. game. at 10 and then outraced Stan- “We sold a lot of tickets. A lot Griffin, a true freshman, ford senior safety Kodi Whit- of our Portland-area fans didn’t watched last season’s Ducks field to the goal line. have to drive (an hour and a team play in those two presti- “That was the most exciting half) to watch us play. We’re fo- gious games and couldn’t wait game I’ve played in so far,” cused on bringing as many for his chance to play in a bowl Griffin says. events to Portland as we can, in game someday. Griffin has prepared all other sports, as well.” That opportunity is now month to make a similar high- (Oregon State, incidentally, here, and Griffin is giddy with light-reel play in the Alamo included the FWC as part of its anticipation for No. 15 Oregon’s Bowl, which will take place season-ticket package, which date with No. 11 TCU in the about 1,000 miles east from his seems unfair to fans down- Alamo Bowl on Saturday, Jan. hometown in Georgia. state who don’t want to drive to 2, in San Antonio. “I feel like this bowl game Portland for games just before “It’s a big-time game,” Grif- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ will be another great experi- Christmas.) fin says. “Biggest game I’ve ev- Taj Griffin’s speed out of the backfield for the Oregon Ducks has been a complement to the running of ence to get me prepped for Now OSU administrators and er played in, so I’m really ex- Royce Freeman and other aspects of the UO offense. some more big games,” Griffin coach Wayne Tinkle must take cited about that. I’m just ready says. “It doesn’t get a whole lot a look at what they want to do to get out there and have fun. But rather than get too out for the season with a shoul- Ducks overcome some early- bigger than this game, so I’m in Portland in the future. It ap- As of right now, this is definite- down, Griffin turned his focus der injury. season struggles that had a lot excited about that. This is get- pears the Beavers will be back ly as big as it gets for me. to his future with the Ducks. That opened up an opportu- to do with quarterback Vernon ting me ready for next year.” for some kind of event next “I don’t think there are any After being reassured by Ore- nity for Griffin at running back, Adams Jr.’s finger injury. Griffin looks forward to an- year. other games that day so every- gon coaches and he didn’t waste it. In Ore- “We’ve been through a lot,” other offseason of growth and “We’re not contracted, but body’s going to be watching. So that his schol- gon’s season opener against Griffin says. “I feel is thankful he’s we have dates saved,” Stans- it’s pretty big.” arship was Eastern Washington, Griffin like we handle ad- able to share the bury says. “The thing about Truthfully, it’s been a season waiting for offered a glimpse of his impres- versity well. We “It doesn’t get a college experi- basketball scheduling is there of “big-time” games for Griffin. him, Griffin sive quickness when he took a were down and whole lot bigger ence with his are so many moving parts. But No matter the opponent or the had successful handoff and turned it into a kind of going brother, Ty. After we would love to continue do- location, the 5-10, 175-pound surgery and 61-yard gain. through it at the than this game, starting his ca- ing this.” speedster has treated each set his sights A week later, Griffin scored quarterback posi- so I’m excited reer as a quarter- The ideal set-up would be to game as if it’s the most impor- on graduating his first touchdown, against tion. We got Ver- back at Georgia bring in a national name school tant of his life. high school Georgia State. Then came the non back healthy about that. Tech, Ty Griffin is along with a couple of mid-ma- That’s because he was given early to enroll griffin Ducks’ game at Colorado on and got back on This is getting now a redshirt jors and play a two-night, two- a harsh reminder of how quick- at Oregon for Oct. 3, when Griffin had 11 car- our feet and have sophomore defen- game tournament with first- ly football can be taken from winter term last January. ries for a career-high 110 yards been up since. me ready for sive back for the game winners advancing to a him when he was forced to es- “After I tore my ACL, it really and a touchdown. That includ- We’ve really just next year.” Ducks. championship game. sentially miss his entire senior showed me that anything can ed a seasonlong run of 62 yards been staying posi- The Griffin “We would love to do some- — Taj Griffin season of high school with a happen,” says Griffin, who was for Griffin, who enjoys provid- tive and trying to brothers both thing like that, but so much of torn anterior cruciate ligament a five-star recruit in high school. ing an elusive change-of-pace get better every day and get have high expectations for it is dependent upon who is in his left knee. “You’re not always going to be to the Ducks’ backfield. more comfortable with the of- themselves and the team. available,” Stansbury says. The Powder Springs, Ga., na- healthy, so I don’t take that for In that same game in Boul- fense. And I feel like we’ve do- “I think we’re going to do “With so many exempt tourna- tive suffered the season-ending granted. I just work hard every der, Oregon sophomore run- ne a pretty good job.” some good things next year,” ments in exotic places, it injury during McEachern day and try to get better be- ning back Royce Freeman used Griffin is second on the team Taj Griffin says. “There’s a lot changes the dynamic on what High’s 2014 season opener cause you never know if you’re his sturdy 5-11, 230-pound in rushing with 529 yards and of talent coming back. We’re you can do. But playing a mar- when he attempted a tackle on going to be able to be playing in frame to rush for 163 yards and three touchdowns. He also has going to do well.” quee opponent in Portland is a punt return in the fourth that next game or not. two touchdowns. shown glimpses of his receiving But before he thinks too far something we definitely want quarter. Griffin, who rushed for “You always play the next It was the first time Oregon ability, hauling in 10 catches for ahead, Griffin reflects on his to do.” 138 yards and three touch- play like it’s your last.” had two 100-yard rushers in the 162 yards and one touchdown. ACL injury and reminds him- If the event is in the same downs earlier in that game, Griffin kept that appreciative same game since current NFL The receiving scoring play self to savor every moment of form as this year, the Pilots are had looked forward to leading attitude through spring ball players Marcus Mariota and came during Oregon’s 38-36 his first bowl game experience. willing to participate again. his team to a state title. In- and into fall camp at the start De’Anthony Thomas did so on win at Stanford on Nov. 14. “It makes me appreciate the “If not, we’ll go with either stead, he was stripped of the of August. Then came the news Sept. 7, 2013. With the Ducks clinging to a game even more,” Griffin says. Portland State or another re- sport he loved and forced to on Aug. 9 that Aloha High grad- The Griffin-Freeman rush- 28-23 lead in the third quarter, “I’m very blessed, very thankful. gional school,” Tinkle says. watch from the sideline. uate Thomas Tyner would be ing combination helped the Adams connected with Griffin I’m just having fun with it now.” Oregon? “We haven’t talked about that, but we wouldn’t be op- posed to it,” Tinkle says. “Peo- ple have told me stories about when the Coliseum was half green and half orange, and it was a cool deal. Hegarty: A smooth transition to Eugene “We’re up for anything. It was a great atmosphere (in the ■ In high But Ducks coach Mark Hel- reached out and helped me was says. “It lets you realize that Moda Center) the last two From page 1 school, Hegar- frich and offensive line coach above and beyond. They really there’s always room for inno- nights. It seemed like the fans ty had received Steve Greatwood didn’t simply took me in right away, and I vating. I feel a lot of the things enjoyed it. We love what we’re featured him on the popular scholarship of- hand the starting center job to now feel like I’ve been here for we do here is geared toward doing in trying to get this thing pregame show with a segment fers from re- Hegarty upon his arrival. Hegar- four or five years.” optimizing performance. It’s going, and we’re just going to titled “Heart of a Champion.” nowned col- ty engaged in a spirited competi- Hegarty also quickly formed not really a beat-you-down carry it forward.” At the time, Hegarty was an lege football tion with sophomore Doug a bond with Ducks senior quar- mentality. OSU administrators are in- offensive lineman for Notre programs such Brenner throughout fall camp terback Vernon Adams Jr., a “That’s nothing against vestigating what it would take Dame and two years removed as USC, LSU, before earning the center posi- fellow graduate transfer. The Notre Dame because I really to gain the NCAA’s “exempt” from the scariest moment of Texas and Hegarty tion prior to the season opener. relationship between the quar- enjoyed my time there, too. But status, all the while hunting for his life. During an Irish football Michigan. But Brenner, a Jesuit High grad- terback and center is typically here, it’s just cool how they ap- a title sponsor. practice on Nov. 8, 2012, Hegar- when thinking about where he uate who eventually became a close one, and that is espe- proach it. I think it’s the future “We did what we could this ty struggled to say a simple would like to finish his career the starting right guard, helped cially the case when both play- of the game and how you get year to get it off the ground,” sentence to his teammate. as a college senior, he was im- welcome Hegarty to the offen- ers are first-year players in a the most out of your people. It’s Tinkle says. “Hopefully it He mumbled a few incoherent mediately intrigued by Oregon. sive line unit and make him feel program they know they’ll only been a really interesting expe- grows to where we get great sounds, searching in vain for the He first visited the Ducks’ as if he’d been in the program be a part of for one year. rience to get that perspective.” teams in here. Can we ever get words that would never come. facilities in Eugene for a high since Day One. That’s why it pained Hegarty After all he’s been through in it back to the way it was? Diffi- Hegarty was taken off the field school prospect camp in the “He’s been awesome,” to see Adams suffer an early- his career, Hegarty is treating cult with all the other tourna- and sent to a hospital, where he summer before his junior year Brenner says. “A great fit.” season finger injury and why the Alamo Bowl with reverence ments and the money involved, was given a diagnosis that no in high school, and that strong Hegarty credits Greatwood it’s been so rewarding to have and relishing his final moments but it’s possible. We’ll get cre- 20-year-old expects to hear. impression stayed with him. and his fellow offensive line- Adams healthy for their late- in an Oregon uniform. Three ative and find a way to get The doctor told Hegarty that “It’s pretty unbelievable to men for making his transition season success. years ago, Hegarty wasn’t sure something good done.” he had suffered a stroke, which think about coming here back as smooth as possible. Hegarty, a student of the game if he’d ever play football again, It’s great to have the Bea- was caused by two small holes in then and returning as a player “Honestly, all those guys who hopes to play in the NFL, let alone for the first college vers play an event in Portland. his heart that had slowly grown years later,” Hegarty says. “I re- made this a better experience has enjoyed observing the differ- football team that he ever visit- It would be fun to have the since his birth. Amid the shock, member not really knowing what than I could have ever asked ent ways of teaching football ed during that summer after his Ducks sign on. But again, un- Hegarty received some good I was doing here at first. I was for,” Hegarty says. “I’m not go- from Notre Dame to Oregon. sophomore year of high school. less it’s a winners-move-on news. Through heart surgery, the coming off my sophomore season ing to lie, I was kind of nervous “I think most people think “I would hope to consider tournament, it’s really not a holes could be closed and he’d be (in high school) and was really at first. I was like, ‘Man, I’m football is a one-track game myself a Duck for life now,” tournament at all — and prob- able to play football again. On just kind of amazed that I was leaving all my buddies (at Notre and there’s only way to do it, Hegarty says. “I’m just keep- ably shouldn’t carry the “Far Dec. 10, 2012, Hegarty had the even able to come here for a camp. Dame), I’ve got to learn a new but it’s been really cool to see ing it all in perspective and West Classic” label. successful operation and he was “Oregon was the first camp I system, I’ve got to figure out how Oregon does things in a trying to cherish my time here back with his Notre Dame foot- ever came to, and they were where to walk, where to drive.’” completely different way and and my last few days of college [email protected] ball team by the following spring. the first people who told me, “But the way everyone how effective it is,” Hegarty football.” Twitter: @kerryeggers “In life, there are a lot of ob- ‘Hey, you could be a Division I stacles, so I used that experi- player someday if you’re inter- ence as a good lesson for every- ested.’ I’ll never forget that. 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Removing potential tripping hazards such as loose throw rugs or Children are not extension cords can help minimize the number of falling incidents in your immune from anxiety home. DREAMSTIME By SCOTT KEITH The Tribune

It’s hard enough for adults Fall injuries to witness chaos in the world by watching the night- ly newscasts and 24-hour ca- are preventable ble news. But images of an unsettled world can also be troubling for TVF&R offers Take care of yourself our children. It may be one rea- Get regular medical check- son our kids are experiencing safety tips to limit ups and talk to your doctor to an increase in anxiety. ensure appropriate levels and Noticing this upsurge in chil- hazards, avoid falls types of medication. Have your dren’s anxiety is Dr. Jill David- hearing and vision checked. Ex- son, clinical psychologist and s people grow older, ercise regularly, and eat nutri- co-director and founder of the the consequences of a tious meals. Portland Anxiety Clinic. Her fall grow more seri- When you have a medical job is to treat anxiety and re- Aous. emergency, it is beneficial for lated disorders. Unintentional falls are the emergency responders to know “Anxiety is normal and it’s leading cause of injury deaths about any pre-existing medical not dangerous,” Davidson, who for adults ages 65 and older, ac- conditions and current medica- sees kids, adolescents and cording to the Centers for Dis- tions you are taking. Having adults in her practice, said. DREAMSTIME ease Control and Prevention. this information helps ensure “Anxiety tends to present very Children can be as susceptible to anxiety issues as adults — if not more. They are the most common that you receive the best medi- similarly in adults and chil- cause of traumatic brain injuries cal treatment possible in the dren. It’s actually our defense and account for more than 95 shortest amount of time. Help mechanism when we perceive this, but it’s not definitive.” percent of hip fractures. In addi- us help you by completing a something as being dangerous Davidson added, “I think our HOW TEACHERS AND PARENTS tion, fractures from falls are a TVF&R Medical Emergency or when there is something societal pace is really fast right CAN HELP CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY leading cause of disability and Card and posting it on the re- dangerous.” With anxiety, we now. I don’t think their (chil- Parents and teachers play an Parents can tell kids that, while often result in entering a nursing frigerator in your home. can react out of proportion to dren) brains are made to keep essential role in helping children bad things can happen, the home. A completed card will provide the situation. up with it. I think there’s just and teenagers manage anxiety. chances of these things happen- As of Dec. 16, Tualatin Valley our firefighters and paramedics According to Davidson, anxi- more instability (more divorces Teachers can listen to kids and ing to the family are not very like- Fire & Rescue crews have re- with critical information such as ety affects, to a clinical level, and job insecurity, for example) reward kids who show the ability ly. Parents can teach kids to sponded to 4,145 reports of falls current medications, physician about one in eight children. now than their used to be.” to cope and engage in behavior increase their tolerance for uncer- within the district’s service area information, significant surger- Anxiety symptoms can include Another factor in the rise of in which they face their fears. tainty. so far this year. That number is ies, and emergency contacts. excessive worry and avoidance children’s anxiety is more ex- Problems with bullying or Encourage kids to do things they’re most fearful of. up from 4,034 fall reports in 2014. behavior. Students, for exam- posure to news events in this learning need to be addressed. Family time is a great idea. “Ground-level falls are one of Remove existing hazards ple, may not raise their hand in country and overseas. Research indicates no elec- tronics for children under two. Dinner table talk is important. the most concerning type of Fasten throw rugs to the floor class or they may avoid activi- “We see more, we share Families should establish tech- If parents are unsure if a medical calls our firefighter with double-backed tape. Keep ty. more,” Davidson said. “We’re nology-free time at home and child’s fear is normal or not, of it paramedics respond to because cords out of pathways, and clean “When symptoms become hearing about natural disas- technology-free zones in the it’s interfering with their life, it we know many of our elders up spills as soon as they happen. too intense or too prolonged, or ters, school shootings, these house. might be best to consult a spe- struggle to recover from them,” Also, arrange furniture to mini- start impairing functioning, things that are scary and are Parents can help kids by cialist. states Cassandra Ulven with mize obstructions, and clear clut- that’s when we know that on the rise. We’re just exposed decreasing their own electronic — Information provided by Dr. Jill TVF&R. “Most falls happen in ter from your living areas. they’re problematic,” she add- to it more.” (high tech) use. Davidson the home and can be avoided. ed. Davidson notices that kids “Factors such as poor lighting, Add protection With anxiety, “Kids are real- don’t have as much down time acting, face to face, with people whatever the fear is,” Davidson narrow stairs, and slippery sur- Wear shoes with non-skid ly good at thinking about ‘worst as they had in the past. This is as much as they used to.” said, adding, in some cases, faces can increase the chances of soles. Turn on lights when walk- case’ scenarios, or ‘what if’ because, in part, our lives are Anxiety is not curable, but medication may be necessary a fall. In addition, problems with ing through dark rooms or hall- type thinking,” Davidson said, getting busier. it’s treatable. “Symptoms can in treating anxiety. glare, depth perception, tired- ways. Use nightlights in all adding that kids with anxiety “We’re rushed, rushing kids be very successfully managed Speaking of anxiety, David- ness or dizziness from prescrip- rooms. Install grab bars in the may cry more easily or develop to piano practice or sports in usually a short period of son said, “Since our natural tion medications contribute to bathtub, shower, and toilet areas, stomach aches or headaches. practice,” she noted. “There’s time,” Davidson said. “The response is to escape and avoid falls.” and add handrails on stairwells. Davidson stresses that while no time to recover from being first line, or gold standard evi- things that are uncomfortable, Research conducted by Yale Place phones in multiple rooms anxiety and fear is normal in on the move all the time.” dence-based treatment for in the long run, that just rein- University showed that older or keep a cellphone with you in children, she will hear from That’s where a little boredom, anxiety is cognitive behavioral forces the cycle.” adults are also most at risk of case you have to call for emer- parents who wonder if it’s nor- here and there, could be benefi- therapy, more specifically, a While anxiety in children falling when they fail to use gency assistance. mal for their child to fear the cial for kids. treatment approach called ex- can be worrisome, Davidson handrails on stairs, reach for ob- For more information about dark; they may also ask David- “They really just don’t spend posure and response preven- stresses it can be treated in a jects overhead, and climb on fall prevention and safety tips, son if it’s normal when their enough time doing nothing. I tion.” relatively short period of time. chairs or ladders. visit: tvfr.com child cries if left alone. think, as a society, we view be- In this treatment, patients “People do not need to suffer “Sometimes it is, sometimes ing bored as a bad thing. But are asked to confront and face with anxiety, kids or adults.” it isn’t,” Davidson said. “We re- it’s not,” Davidson said. their anxiety. ally just kind of gauge on how She also notes that coping “Kids are asked to do these Scott Keith is a freelance writer for much it impairs functioning.” mechanisms of children are de- things that are uncomfortable the Portland Tribune and the Pam- Davidson sees anxiety on the creasing. “Kids spend more for a long enough period of plin Media Group. If you have a rise in children. She said, time inside. They get less phys- time — eventually, they habitu- health tip, or a story idea, contact “There’s some research on ical exercise. 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In June, the company Buckman, Columbia, East Port- Other recent favorites: “The Hunger Games: day, Jan. 3. For info: imagotheatre. in early January, and Polaris relocated its offices to The Ford land, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott and Mockingjay — Part 1”; “Insurgent”; “Pixels”; com. Dance Theatre also shopping and Building, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., No. Southwest. For info, call: 503-823- “Mr. Holmes” finding new space. 120, in Southeast Portland, and 5130. Doc spotlight Contact Dance Film Festival The Northwest Film Center and BodyVox are partnering on the first Contact Dance Film Fes- tival, a showcase featuring award-winning col- Cairo’s house-made meats are character is Cheryl, a woman who former paparazzi laborations between filmmakers, dancers and famously crafted by him in the tra- works in a self-defense studio in training to be an choreographers around the world. It’s curated ditional European L.A. but ends up in an abusive rela- EMT, steps for- by filmmaker and frequent BodyVox collabora- Books: style. Part I of the tionship with another woman. ward. Later, news tor Mitchell Rose, and it represents the latest book, Charcuterie, of a fast-spreading evolution of an art form bursting with hybrid ■ explains how it’s n Portland journalist, sleuth and pandemic breaks creativity. The screenings will take place at From page 10 done. Part II is di- writer Phil Stan- out. The novel is BodyVox Dance Center and Whitsell Auditori- vided into Brunch, ford has joined set before, during um. The lineup: “Mitchell Rose Presents: She lays it down straight: “For- Lunch, Wine Time, forces with Mil- and after the pan- Dance@30FPS on the Road,” 7 p.m. Jan. 7 giveness doesn’t just sit there like and Dinner with waukie’s Dark demic. st. john Mandel (BodyVox), 9 p.m. Jan. 7 and 9 (Whitsell), “Paul a pretty boy in a bar. Forgiveness recipes, including Horse Comics for a Taylor Creative Domain,” 7 p.m. Jan. 7 and 9 is the old fat guy you have to haul sections on pate series called n There must (Whitsell), 9 p.m. Jan. 7 (BodyVox), “Trash up the hill.” It may look like a host- and forcemeats. cairo “Crime Does Not be something in Denmark’s soil Dance,” 7 p.m. Jan. 8 (BodyVox), 9 p.m. Jan. 8 ess gift for a nonreader — it’s Beautiful photo- Pay.” It’s a natural that breeds so (Whitsell); “Shorts 2: International Steps,” 7 small, well-designed with an or- graphs show sausage-making at its pairing. Stanford’s much fantastic p.m. Jan. 8 (Whitsell), 9 p.m. Jan. 8 (BodyVox); ange ribbon bookmark — but it’s most poetic and noble. Cairo calls pulpy nonfiction crime fiction; it’s “Balletlujah,” 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 9 (BodyVox). more than good looking. Like the the Pork Pistachio Pate recipe “the story “City of Ros- where writer Sara Tickets are $9 general, $8 students/seniors, $6 title, it’s brave: “Hello, fear. Thank gateway pate” and writes warmly es” suits the Blaedel is dubbed children; for info, go to nwfilm.org. you for being here. You’re my indi- of his and his sister’s “so damn graphic novel for- “Queen of Crime.” cation that I’m doing what I need Greek it hurts” formative years mat. Patric Reyn- In “The Forgotten Upcoming events to do.” and the colorful parents who in- olds’ illustrations Girls” (Grand Cen- n Starting Jan. 1, the Hollywood Theatre also Strayed began collecting quotes stilled a deep love of food that is evoke a seedy late tral Publishing), will screen “Carol,” a drama/romance about a at age 12, she writes in the intro- the foundation of this remarkable ‘60s Portland, the Blaedel’s first department store clerk dreaming of a better life duction, beginning with a quote Portland family business. setting for the book available to who falls in love with an older, married woman she recalls her grandmother re- gangsters, strip- American read- in 1950s New York. It had a limited opening in peating: “Love many, trust few and n Writer/filmmaker/artist Mi- pers and corrupt stanford ers, frosty investi- November, and is by Portland filmmaker Todd always paddle your own canoe.” randa July was hatched within the cops who make the gator Louise Rick Haynes. It stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara Portland Institute of Contempo- City of Roses smell is trying to identi- and Sarah Paulson and is based on the Patricia n For many of us, curing our rary Art’s (PICA) incubator, where not so sweet. fy a body found in Highsmith novel (“The Prince of Salt”), with the own meats is about her funny and riveting monologues the woods. The screenplay written by Phyllis Nagy. It’s been as likely as sprout- actually gave performance art a n Emily St. John Mandel’s sci- somewhat uptight, nominated for five Golden Globe awards. ing our own bread; good name. ence fiction “Sta- Type A detective n The “Orson Welles at 100” movie festival, in other words, not Her new book, “The First Bad tion Eleven” is the manager of blaedel commemorating the late, great filmmaker and going to happen. Man: A Novel” (Scribner), was (Knopf Doubleday) the newly created actor, continues for another week with the fol- But we can still lick named a Notable Book of 2015 by pulls the reader in Special Search or lowing films at Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. our chops as we the New York Times. and weaves a spell Missing Persons Department. Park Ave. ($9 adults, $8 students/seniors, $6 page through The Times also recently posted from its first page children): “The Trial,” 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 2 p.m. Jan. “Olympia Provi- July’s voicey and risky profile of forward. Set dur- n On the to-read list: “Hunger 2; “Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of sions, Cured Meats pop star Rihanna on its front page. ing civilization’s Makes Me a Modern Girl” (River- Orson Welles,” 4:30 p.m. Jan. 2; “Chimes At Mid- and Tales from an American Char- Her home is now in Los Angeles, a last days, it begins head Books) by Carrie Brown- night,” aka “Falstaff,” 7 p.m. Jan. 2; “F For cuterie” (Ten Speed Press) by local city whose self-actualizing kooki- with an actor hav- stein, a New York Times notable Fake,” 4:30 p.m. Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Jan. 4; “The Im- siblings Elias Cairo and Meredith ness complements July’s own natu- ing a heart attack during a pro- book of 2015, and “Astoria” by mortal Story,” 7 p.m. Jan. 3. Erickson. ral sense of the weird. The main duction of “King Lear.” Jeevan, a Peter Stark.

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Portland writers’ works make list of favorites

ooksSTORY BY B MICHAELA BANCUD ring on the rain and let the ery page: Cain is the queen of the can’t- “One forty-fi ve a.m. ... The put-it-down book and in ‘One 2015 TOP SELLERS binge-reading begin: Bookstore sound of tires rolling off a side Kick’ she’s entirely outdone Annie Bloom’s street full of shattered light herself. Deeply intelligent and 1. “All the Light We Cannot See,” sales are up, and digital readers bulbs was like the sound of Jif- grippingly suspenseful, ‘One Anthony Doerr and e-book sales are down, ac- fy Pop achieving climax, the Kick’ is a wickedly brilliant 2. “The Boys in the Boat,” Daniel aftermath of a set test between masterpiece.” Brown B 3. “The Martian,” Andy Weir cording to a September report in the New the Shrilla Hill Killaz from the Coolidge Houses and the Stack ■ People could do a lot 4. “Astoria,” Peter Stark York Times. What better time to highlight Money Goons from the Madi- worse than to appoint Port- 5. “Being Mortal,” Atul Gawande sons, four kids sent to St. land’s Cheryl 6. “The Life-Changing Magic of some of the best of 2015? Luke’s for stitches, one with a Strayed Tidying Up,” Marie Kondo Below is a list of books published in the glass shard protruding from (“Wild,” “Tiny 7. “Go Set a Watchman,” Harper his cornea like a miniature Beautiful Lee sail. Where they got all the Things”) their 8. “Girl on the Train,” Paula past year, fi ve by Portland writers, that Hawkins light bulbs was anyone’s personal life 9. “Enchanted Forest Coloring caught our eye: guess.” coach, and her Book,” Johanna Basford new book 10. “Brave Enough,” Cheryl ■ Hard-boiled hardly de- dustry term that refers to the ■ “One Kick” (Simon & “Brave Strayed scribes it. Richard Price, writ- ones that got away, the un- Schuster) is bestselling writer Enough” ing as Harry Brandt in “The solved cases that haunt law and Portlander Chelsea Cain’s (Knopf) their Broadway Books Whites” (Hen- enforcement fi rst in a new suspense series trusty, 1. “Brave Enough,” Cheryl Strayed ry Holt), hand- offi cers. featuring Kick Lannigan, a lit- 135-page man- 2. “All the Light We Cannot See,” cuffs readers The lead de- tle girl who pulls a gun on an ual. “Brave Anthony Doerr to his thrill- tective in the FBI agent while dressed in a Enough,” a 3. “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Cheryl ingly paced novel is Billy nightgown with a giraffe pat- collection of Strayed novel. Graves, whose tern. original moti- 4. “Wild,” Cheryl Strayed Price milieu is the No surprise that the child vational 5. “My Brilliant Friend,” Elena (“Clockers,” “nocturnal prodigy grows up to be a ma- quotes, is rid- Ferrante “Lush Life”) mayhem” of jor weapons talent highly ing the best- 6. “Being Mortal,” Atul Gawande could have New York, the skilled in the fi ner aspects of selling nonfi c- STRAYED 7. “The Life-Changing Magic of penned just another police PRICE Manhattan crime, punishment and Scrab- tion spot on Tidying Up,” Marie Kondo procedural, but his writing is Night Offi ce of ble. Prior books by Cain in- the shelves at 8. “The Boys in the Boat,” Daniel Brown so gritty and beautiful it’ll the Fifteenth Precinct. One clude the bestselling Archie Powell’s Cedar Hills Crossing 9. “Between the World and Me,” make readers wince, cry, and night he gets a call that chang- Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell se- for good reason. Ta-Nehisi Coates leave dark circles under their es everything. A random sam- ries. Portland’s Cheryl Strayed See BOOKS / Page 9 10. “Portlandness: A Cultural eyes. “The Whites” is an in- ple of what Price does on ev- blurbs on the cover, “Chelsea Atlas,” David Banis and Hunter Shobe