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SUBMITTED PHOTO Juniors Kylie Schmidt and Kellen Akers are mentoring youngsters at business workshops they designed as part of a larger DECA program. DECA mentors mean business Two CHS juniors teach Couple turns home site into campus young students leadership that reconnects with nature, educates skills, cure classroom boredom kids, improves sh, wildlife habitat By SHELLEY McFARLAND As part of their DECA project this year, two Clack- amas High School students are teaching leadership By SHELLEY McFARLAND with a run-down home. Undaunted, the Bak- skills to young students at North Clackamas elemen- ers immediately saw the potential. They tary and middle schools. ike the metamorphosis of a caterpil- moved in 14 years ago and though retired, Juniors Kylie Schmidt and Kellen Akers decided to lar into a butterfly, Chrysalis Farms went to work restoring the home and land. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY: BUCK BAKER create DECA-based interactive workshops to teach has undergone a dramatic transfor- “This is my fourth career,” Buck said. “In Proud as a peacock: Angel is one of 21 students universal business skills. mation by the ecology-conscious my first career, I practiced medicine in Flor- peacocks at Chrysalis Farms and is a standout “We’re hoping to reach as many students, teachers L against his blue-green flock. stewards who call it home. ida with a large 50-physician group. The and parents as possible in order to give this valuable, To be closer to family in the area, William hospital administrators across the street educational and entertaining curriculum to a wide “Buck” Baker Jr. and Mary Kay Kohles-Bak- came to me and asked me to be their medi- range of young students,” Project Manager Akers er looked online to see what types of homes cal director to ready them for managed care. from the Midwest, worked as both a nurse said. “We are aiming to reach these young students were available in the area. Coming from At- So, I left the practice and became a hospital and social worker and helped write a $29 bil- before they feel pressured to master skills for a job, lanta, the retired couple set the search fil- administrator. I was then recruited as a lion grant for the Robert Wood Johnson internship, school or teams. This will help improve ters to include property and water. medical director at Piedmont Atlanta Hospi- Foundation. their future careers.” Only one site met their criteria: a 21-acre tal in Georgia.” riverfront farm on the Clackamas River Mary Kay, a self-described prairie woman See CHRYSALIS / Page 2 See DECA / Page 6

95-year-old Happy Valley woman recalls Women spark inspiration work as welder during war effort

By SHELLEY McFARLAND “I went right to work in the rial and Oaks Park roller rinks. “I didn’t think anything about shipyard because the war was She also ice skated. the Rosie the Riveter image. It Rosie the Riveter was a on and they needed people badly From 1943 to 1946 when Brown was just the idea that we were powerful image during WWII because all the men were being was a welder, she worked on one helping at the time. I went to representing women who sent out to war,” Brown said. “I carrier ship that she never saw work every morning on the bus, joined the effort by working was there three years and that completed. Proud of her work as and it was a good feeling know- in factories and shipyards. was enough.” a welder, Brown also was proud ing I was helping. The industry Because many of the men who The job was physically taxing of helping the war effort. needed people, and I was there Lorraine Brown, held those jobs were overseas because of the heavy equipment The popular icon first entered to work,” Brown said. “Life was known as fighting the Axis powers, women and thick leather suit Brown the American consciousness in entirely different back then, and ‘Dimples’ as a were needed as replacements. wore. But Brown was young and, 1942 with the song “Rosie the our boys went through so much. child, graduated Rosie the Riveter became a cul- at the time, didn’t think anything Riveter,” by Redd Evans and If only the younger generations from La Grand tural icon symbolizing American of the difficult work. She even John Jacob Loeb. Women were could understand what they High School in feminism and has endured as a took welding classes. encouraged to volunteer for went through.” 1943 and symbol nearly 80 years later. “I made $1.25 an hour, which wartime factories and the mes- After the war, Brown happily immediately Lorraine Brown grew up in was big money to me back then. sage was propagated by govern- gave up her welding career and moved to Oregon and spent her formative My father worked for 25 cents an ment posters and commercial worked at KXL Broadcasters as years in eastern Oregon where hour as a blacksmith and he advertising. The cover of the a traffic manager overseeing on- Portland to work her father worked for Union Pa- worked very hard. I was excited May 29, 1943, edition of The Sat- air commercials and daily logs as a welder cific Railroad for 48 years. After to make the money,” Brown urday Evening Post features for five years until she married helping the war graduating from La Grande High said. “My sister was five years Norman Rockwell’s iconic image Gerald Brown. The couple was effort. Women School in 1943, Brown took a job older than me and worked at in blue overalls with an Ameri- married for 64 years and had like Brown were working nights in Portland at Libby’s Cannery.” can flag backdrop. By 1944, a fea- four children, numerous grand- known as Rosie the Willamette Iron and Steel In her free time, Brown en- ture movie also had been made children and great grandchil- the Riveters. Co. as a welder. joyed roller skating at the Impe- featuring Rosie. dren. PHOTO CREDIT: SHELLEY MCFARLAND

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The Clackamas Review At the camp, coaches and of- ficials “will be testing how well Sixteen-year-old Sam you spin and how well you Mindra of Happy Valley had jump, deciding who they will some big goals as he entered send to international competi- the national figure skating tions” and ultimately to the championships last week in Olympics in 2022, Mindra said. Greensboro, North Carolina. Looking back on the compe- He wanted to place in the tition, Mindra said he felt good top-10, he wanted to improve about his performances and his point score, and he wanted that being out on the national PHOTO COURTESY OF OREGON CONNECTIONS ACADEMY to attract the attention of figure skating scene motivated Sam Mindra practices a split jump during training at the Sherwood Ice coaches and officials at the na- him. Rink. His coach said he can cleanly land all his triple jumps. tional level. “The crowd was supportive, And, after two rounds of so I thought, OK, I can do this,” competition, Mindra achieved he said. ficult jump, but also his favor- those goals, all while skating ite, Malama said. above his qualifying level. Training “We’re working on adding This year for the first time, When Mindra returns to Or- the triple-triple combination” the U.S. Figure Skating Cham- egon, he will resume his train- to his choreography, she add- pionships were held for only ing regimen of getting up at 6 ed. two levels — junior and senior. a.m., driving to the ice rink in Mindra is able to train so Mindra is technically a novice, Sherwood, and training two to many hours per week and at- so by winning the novice divi- four hours Monday through tend competitions because he sion at the Pacific Coast Sec- Friday and one hour on Satur- is a junior at Oregon Connec- tional Finals in November, he day. He takes Sundays off. tions Academy, a tuition-free qualified for nationals. “Sam is a very hard worker, K-12 online public school. Since there was to be no nov- and when he wants something, “This helps me a lot. I don’t ice competition, Mindra, who he’ll do anything he has to do,” have to sit behind a desk for six represents the Portland Ice said Malama, who has been hours, I can take my school and COURTESY PHOTO Skating Club and Team Axis, coaching Mindra for six years. my homework with me,” he PHOTO COURTESY OF ACTIONPHOTOS BY MARIANNE was bumped up to the junior He had a good season this said. Sam Mindra is pictured in the Sam Mindra finishes his routine with a spin at the Pacific Coast men’s division, said Mari Mala- year, she said, noting that Min- stands during the U.S. Figure Sectional Finals in November, where he placed first in the novice ma, Mindra’s coach. dra previously had a couple of ‘It factor’ Skating Championships last week division. At nationals, Mindra skated rough seasons dealing with an Mindra said he most admires in Greensboro, North Carolina. He a clean, short program to “Misa ankle injury, surgery and phys- Nathan Chen, the current se- placed 10th in the junior men’s mer international skater from adrenaline rush to project to an Tango,” had a fall in his long ical therapy. nior men’s national and world competition. Japan who has relocated to audience, Malama said, adding, program skating to “The Gold- “It’s been hard on him; he’s champion, and Evgeni Plush- Sherwood, has given helpful “when he’s on that stage, it’s a en Age” by Woodkid, improved had to catch up,” she said. enko, a former Russian figure Chen’s coach Rafael Arutyun- advice to Mindra. big deal.” his point score to 165, and fin- Mindra can execute all of his skater who won four Olympic yan, who sees promise in him, “When Sam is out there per- As for his future, “I’m ready ished 10th overall out of 18 triple jumps, including the tri- medals from 2002-2014. Malama said. She also noted forming, he has that ‘it factor’ to see what’s ahead,” Mindra skaters. ple lutz, which is his most dif- Mindra has worked with that Daisuke Murakami, a for- and knows how to use his said. Chrysalis ■ From Page A1 Buck’s hospital applied for the grant money, but with nu- merous obstacles, the couple decided to venture off on their Massive trees own. They founded the Atlan- with roots still ta Regional Health Forum, rep- Massive trees attached were resenting 10 counties in At- with roots still used to help lanta, to improve health. attached were create a refuge “The focus of ARHF was so- used to help for young cial justice, and we worked create a refuge salmon. The with an inner-city neighbor- for young project to create hood called People’s Town and salmon. The a side channel largely very poor families. Our project to create on the Baker’s focus was to help families stay a side channel property was a together. We worked with a lo- on the Baker’s collaboration of cal church called Damascus property was a numerous House, helping them with re- collaboration of organizations. sources and connections. We numerous SUBMITTED PHOTO wanted to predominately help organizations. children, and this is where our SUBMITTED PHOTO interest with children emerged,” Mary Kay said. Before they moved to Ore- gon, Mary Kay toured the property and saw the topogra- phy and appeal of the land. They started thinking they could use the farm for more than just a residence. They wanted to work with children again and decided to create a program for children’s educa- tion about ecology; but first, the cleanup. The house The house has a unique provenance; the original own- ers were a prominent Portland couple: John Bessen was a physician and his wife owned the Congress Hotel (which PHOTO BY: SHELLEY MCFARLAND was demolished in 1977.) The Bakers rebuild an outbuilding on their property into a classroom When one of the physician’s to accommodate school fieldtrips. patients, an aspiring young ar- chitect, couldn’t pay a medical bill in cash, the doctor accept- sorbed it all.” ed a set of blueprints instead. The Bakers restored the VITAL HABITAT That architect, Wade Hamp- house, outbuildings and the ton Pipes, eventually would be land. The property came with The Clackamas River Ba- PHOTO BY: SHELLEY MCFARLAND considered Oregon’s foremost 21 peafowl that roam the sin encompasses 900-square Buck and Mary Kay Baker moved to their property they call Chrysalis Farms 14 years ago from Atlanta. In expert on English cottage- grounds when not in their en- miles and is a vital compo- that time, they have transformed their homestead and lifestyle to help educate children about ecology. style architecture. closure. Fourteen years later, nent for the greater Colum- Those blueprints were used they still have 21 peafowl, bia River Basin. as the basis for the gabled though not all original. The Clackamas River the bulk of the funds coming with different habitats that are on a walk near the river. Stu- home that was built in 1932 Buck remodeled a two-bed- supplies Oregonians with from an Oregon Enhancement not easily available this far dents learn about ecology of and lovingly restored by the room guesthouse, along with 10% of their drinking wa- Board grant, was started in down the river because people the river, symbiotic relation- Bakers. It features hand-hewn an education barn to use for ter. The Clackamas Water- 2014 and has been completed, have narrowed the stretch of ships between wildlife and na- timber from Timberline Lodge, school field trips. The Georgia shed is a salmon strong though monitoring will end in the river from it’s original pat- ture and the importance of extensive river rock from the transplants, Buck now 83 hold and is home to one of 2021. The land includes ponds, tern.” bees. There is even a small Clackamas River, and years old and Mary Kay, 77, the last two remaining remnant wetland and the chan- play area nestled in an old fruit wrought-iron fencing. The quickly learned about the nat- wild, late fall coho runs in nel all in a mature ash, cotton- Today grove for kids to play and Bakers even found numerous ural landscape of the North- the Columbia Basin. It was wood, Douglas fir and cedar The Bakers are excited to climb. relics from the Congress Hotel west and have fully embraced federally listed as threat- forest. share their property with oth- “The first thing we did was in an outbuilding, including a a lifestyle to protect the native ened in 2005. The project will help feder- ers and are proud of the rich understand what was native door from Room 506, which land and wildlife. ally protected juvenile salmo- partnerships they created and invasive and harming the Buck used when he rebuilt the nids at critical stages in their while improving it. land. It grew from there; we guesthouse. Salmon habitat life cycle by providing refuge “Education was an integral are just stewarding what is “The place was a mess. The After the Bakers bought 12 The Bakers agreed to the ar- in the side channel. In an exist- part of this project. It was writ- here. Buck and I think about buildings weren’t painted, and additional acres adjacent to rangement and seven organi- ing pond, work also was com- ten into the grants that youth the Native American philoso- English ivy was everywhere. their property, the county zations worked together with pleted to improve the habitat would be assisting on some of phy of maintaining something We spent time pulling it and came to the Bakers with a the Clackamas River Basin for native turtles while pre- the projects and Buck and for seven generations,” Mary getting rid of the Japanese proposition. Council on the Fisher’s Bend serving the existing wildlife, Mary Kay have been holding Kay said. knotweed and Himalayan “The county said they Habitat Enhancement Project, such as ducks and coyotes. wonderful classes out here,” “We ask, how do you main- blackberry, all invasive spe- owned two pieces totaling 20 which restored 2,350 feet of off- “Our interest in this site Kaczmarek said. tain for the generations that cies on our hit list,” Mary Kay acres of property downstream channel habitat providing fish grew out of our strategic plan, Today, Chrysalis Farms pro- can see it now, but what about said. “We even had the largest from us and wanted to restore refuge and rearing habitat. where we did an analysis of vides educational field trips to the generations beyond that? batch of garlic mustard in the a side channel for a salmon Native vegetation was re- the river of which sites would classes, free of charge. The Personally, I don’t care if I ever county. We are still dealing habitat that would start on our stored, and more than 50 logs be most appropriate for resto- Bakers provide the campus go anywhere else. Outside the with other weeds like Scottish property and end on county and boulders were used to in- ration. This was one of the top and instruction while the trees, shrubbery, birds, pea- broom. property,” Buck said. “They crease the habitat’s complexi- 10 restoration sites on the riv- school provides supervision cocks and deer, being here is “The structure of the house said they would get funding for ty, which included reconnect- er,” said Pat Kaczmarek, and lunch. like being in a chapel, you can’t was actually more difficult the habitat, from sources in- ing the floodplain to the river. Clackamas River Basin Coun- The bus pulls into the main help but let it take your breath than the property. I painted all cluding PGE, who when they Invasive weeds were con- cil communications and pro- entrance, where Buck waits away. the house and stained the out- put a dam on the river had to trolled, and 37,600 native gram specialist. with a tractor to take half the For more information, visit: side at least three times,” she set aside funds to mitigate the plants and trees were planted. “It’s an amazing floodplain kids onto the property while chrysalisfarms.org, clacka- said. “It was so thirsty, it ab- effects on the salmon.” The $700,000 project, with area that provides the river Mary Kay takes the other half masriver.org, Happy Valley News  February 2020 3

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Attendees at the recent Welcome New Community Advisory Board meeting listen to ideas put Committee Members forth in the current ne of my responsibilities as Mayor is to appoint Pleasant Valley/ Preserving MAYOR’S community members to the City’s advisory boards North Carver and committees. We had 26 people apply for only a Comprehensive few vacant positions. I’m constantly amazed at the MESSAGE O Plan. and enhancing passion people have for our local community. Whether people have been here for decades or moved to Happy Valley more recently, many want to be part of shaping the City’s Pleasant Valley/North the safety, future. After reviewing the excellent applications, I selected the following individuals to serve: livability and NAOMI TURRENTINE: Planning Commission Carver Comprehensive character BRIAN STRUCKMEIER: Traffic & Public Safety Committee Plan discussions continue DARIA FINE: Public Art Committee of our On Jan. 23, the Pleasant Valley TOM ELLIS ANH LE: Budget Committee North Carver Comprehensive community. Please join in my excitement in welcoming these new Plan (PVNC) Community Adviso- committee members. I’m eager to see the work they do ry Committee (CAC) convened along with their new colleagues. In total, we have a group of once again to review its recom- Tom Ellis over 45 volunteers who provide guidance to the City mended land use, transportation, Mayor Council. We couldn’t do this without all of their time and and employment area plans. As Benefits like these often mean 503-783-3800 effort. Thank you, volunteers! this plan takes shape, it will ulti- more marketable homes and proper- mately create a roadmap for ties, but the key to success is having long-term development in the ar- the community be part of the plan- ea. ning process. Recognizing the im- CITYCOUNCIL Benefits to having a Comprehen- portance of community voice, the Brett Sherman sive Plan include: City is hopeful that residents will Council President ■ Housing options and livable continue to join the CAC during 503-783-3800 neighborhoods these ongoing discussions. ■ A well-planned parks and trails For more information about the Volunteer appreciation system plan, the CAC, and/or the meeting ■ Strategies for addressing con- schedule, please check out the City’s s we welcome new members gestion and road safety PV/NC Comprehensive Plan web- Markley Drake to our volunteer committees, ■ A riverfront in Carver that peo- page — https://hv.city/pvnc or con- Councilor we also want to take a mo- ple can efficiently utilize tact the City of Happy Valley Plan- ■ 503-290-6023 Ament to thank all our volun- Local employment opportuni- ning Division at 503-783-3800. teers. We couldn’t function without the ties help of our many advisory committees. As a City Council, the guidance we re- ceive from our volunteer committees is PV/NC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN invaluable. Planning for the future isn’t David Golobay just about what the City Council thinks WHAT: Community Advisory added to the UGB, state law re- Councilor is best. It takes a collective vision estab- Committee Meeting quires that a comprehensive plan 503-807-2979 be made to assure that current lished by the community and cohesive The Happy Valley community benefits from the WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. action from our volunteer committees. many volunteers who give of their time and and future housing, employment, Our volunteer committees seek out expertise to help problem solve challenges, WHERE: Happy Valley City Hall and infrastructure needs are prop- improvements to parks, find solutions to and guide City decisions and policies. Thank erly addressed. The PV/NC area was added to the UGB in 2002 neighborhood traffic problems, manage you to all the committee members who Why have a which meant a comprehensive David Emami future growth, provide oversight of how recently concluded their service. Councilor taxes are spent, select rotating public art, Comprehensive Plan? plan would need to be developed. 503-783-3800 and promote youth engagement. They do Since the rules about Compre- Comprehensive plans must ad- all this in their spare time, just so that we The City is fortunate to receive guid- hensive Plans can be confusing, it here to statewide rules and goals. can live in a better community. ance and input from our community vol- can be helpful to understand how This is so that planning ultimately After many years of dedication, please unteers. If you’re like these individuals they work. Every six years, the ensures that quality public servic- join us in thanking those volunteers who and you care about future growth, our Metro Council is tasked with re- es like police, schools, and parks concluded their service on a variety of design standards, city finances, public viewing and reporting on the land are also taken into consideration. committees. safety, parks, art, library, or youth en- supply. During this exercise, Met- HAPPY VALLEY CITY COUNCIL gagement, we’re always looking for more ro estimates the projected popula- Other ways to get involved  JODI BAILEY: Planning Commission Council Meetings are held volunteers. tion and employment growth for In Spring 2020, the City will be the region over the course of the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the  KEVIN BAILEY: Traffic & Public To apply for an appointed advisory hosting two Open Houses that will next 20 years and, and if neces- Safety Committee board position, complete and submit the further provide the community month at 7 p.m. at City Hall sary, adjusts the Urban Growth and residents an opportunity to get 16000 SE Misty Drive Public Involvement Application. Cur-  CONNIE EMMONS: Public Art rently, all positions are full, but we ac- Boundary (UGB) area to meet the involved. These Open Houses may Happy Valley, OR 97086 Committee cept applications year-round. For more needs of growth forecasted. The include small group discussions (503) 783-3800 information and an application, visit UGB is a boundary line tool used and visual presentations to help  BILL BERSIE: Parks Advisory www.happyvalleyor.gov http://www.happyvalleyor.gov/city-hall/ to control urban expansion. As foster conversation and feedback. Committee and Budget Committee boards-commissions. population grows and areas are Stay tuned for additional details.

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City of Happy Valley Is my tree supposed Winter is the perfect time to prune those trees in your to look like that? yard and parking strip. This If you have a question is because most plants are about the health of a tree dormant during winter and on your property, parking shaping them now will pro- strip, shared space, or City mote better growth once owned property, contact spring hits. Although low City Arborist, Leslie Gover. temperatures mean you’ll Just Email cityaroborist@ need to wear some extra lay- Balanced branch spacing is key to happyvalleyor.gov! ers while you’re outside, the pruning process. Illustration Helping the City’s tree completing this task in win- found at www.treesaregood.org. canopy remain lush and ter should be a bit easier this healthy is of benefit to ev- time of year since leaves outside the branch collar as When pruning trees, it’s eryone. By taking steps have fallen and the tree’s this will preserve the trunk important to make sure you don’t now to preserve the life of branch structure is clearly and minimize any permanent cut too close to the trunk, but trees, we will be able to en- visible. injury to the tree. As you go, joy them for years to come. rather just outside what is try to think of the tree’s limbs referred to as the branch collar. Prepare like scaffolding. You want your Before you begin, make sure trees to have well-spaced Check out https://extension. feet as this will ensure there is you have some hand pruners, branches, balanced in each di- oregonstate.edu/crop- adequate room for construc- lopping shears, and a pruning rection radially, and one production/fruit-trees/tree- tion equipment to pass. saw. Which one you use will be strong, central trunk. pruning-basics for more helpful entirely dependent on the illustrations. Need some help figuring out branch size you’re working Pace yourself this whole tree pruning thing? with. Keep in mind that trees There are some general and try to visualize future Winter is a great time to prune your residential trees and prepare for City of Happy Valley resi- are living organisms and it is measurements to keep in mind growth. Do be careful as there Spring. Are your trees ready? dents can reach out to City Ar- important to be thoughtful as you prune your trees. In is such a thing as over pruning. borist/Horticulturalist, Leslie when pruning instead of hack- Happy Valley, for example, Doing this can cause a tree reference. Head to https:// trimmed in preparation for Gover, with questions about ing away at branches with wild City code requires trees have a stress – remember, they are www.treesaregood.org/por 2020 Road Maintenance Pro- tree care. While she won’t do abandon. Stand back and take 12-foot clearance above road- living creatures. Limit the total tals/0/docs/treecare/Pruning_ gram projects. Residents this the work for you, she will most a good look at your tree. The ways and 8 feet clearance tree volume removed to no YoungTrees.pdf and keep the will affect should have already certainly help walk you pruning cuts you make now above sidewalks (16.42.030 E4). more than 25%. information handy. received a letter from the City through the concepts and give will affect your tree in the fu- That means branches should A great resource to check about this explaining any up- advice on steps you can take to ture. Choose wisely, aiming for not obstruct the pathway of out is the International Society Get a head start coming projects slated for keep your trees healthy and small cuts that encourage emergency vehicles, cars and of Arboriculture’s website. By Apr. 1, property owners work. Please note that for sustainable. She can also pro- wound recovery. Utilize the pedestrians, or overhang into Their information on pruning in Happy Valley will be re- street slurry work, residents vide guidelines when picking a “less is more” approach. As the roadway. Use your imagi- young trees is extremely help- quired to have any trees that are being asked to make sure private arborist or tree care you prune, cut branches just nation as you make your cuts ful if you need something to encroach into the roadway clearance above roadways is 14 company to help.

have no more scheduled due to berg DECA, the National Honor their DECA project deadline, but Society, Science National Honor Deca will have more next school year. Society and volunteers at local They adapt the workshop cur- elementary and middle schools. ■ From Page A1 riculum to appeal to their specific Together, the two students are audience. The curriculum in- hoping to make a difference to cludes professionalism, market- improve their community and in- Founded in 1946, DECA, which ing, communication and net- spire others to become interested stands for Distributive Education working, customer service and in professional careers. Clubs of America, is a career and teamwork. “We understand how impor- technical student nonprofit that “The main benefit of this proj- tant learning real-life skills are, prepares emerging leaders and ect is to get students of all ages (and) that public schools are not entrepreneurs to be college and engaged because of how we pres- required to teach us. Yet, the Schmidt and career ready in the fields of mar- ent our activities. We know from things we learn are given to us in Akers have keting, hospitality, finance and a student standpoint how boring a bland, repetitive and dry for- enjoyed teaching management. it can become when you only re- mat that most students zone out at their Students enter projects in ceive lectures in school,” Akers from,” Schmidt said. “Through workshops and state and national competitions. said. our project, we plan to tackle connecting with Currently, there are over 200,000 Akers is on the CHS varsity both these problems in our school young students high school DECA members rep- golf team and plays the piano, district, starting with young stu- hoping to inspire resenting 3,500 schools and 15,000 cello and guitar. Schmidt, who dents. We also want to focus our them to enter college members. played basketball before suffer- attention on students and schools the business Schmidt and Akers have put ing an injury, is a member of the that may need more guidance world. on seven workshops to date and officer board at Sabin-Schellen- based on city demographics.” SUBMITTED PHOTO.

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n the United States alone, Understanding more than 5 million indi- Alzheimer’s and viduals are living with Al- Dementia Izheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid DATE: Saturday, Feb. 8 caregivers. The disease is a Noon-1:30 p.m. global crisis that impacts fam- TIME: ilies everywhere, including LOCATION: Happy Valley many, right here in our com- Library Community Room munity. The repercussions of the disease can be daunting, frustrating, and emotionally draining. For Megan Melady, symptoms out of shame or Feb. 12 Feb. 25 Program Specialist with the withdraw from others out of Alzheimer’s Association’s Or- Alzheimer’s and dementia affects memory, other cognitive abilities and fear of how others will re- Happy Valley Youth Library Board Meeting: egon and SW Washington behavior that can interfere significantly with a person’s ability to spond, but Melady says talking Council Meeting: 6:00 p.m. at HV Library 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Chapter, her hope is that indi- maintain their activities of daily living. The Happy Valley Library will about it can help normalize the Community Room Council Chamber viduals and families never host an informative presentation on Feb. 8. situation and encourage pa- Feb. 26 have to face this disease tients and their loved ones to Feb. 13 alone. establish effective plans. Fam- HV Business Geared specifically toward “There is such negative stigma around ily members often aren’t Traf c and Public Alliance Meeting: people who are facing a diag- equipped to manage the symp- Safety Meeting: 7:30 a.m. at City Hall nosis as well as those who the disease, but with education, toms of a loved one affected by 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chamber hopefully it opens people up to talk Council Chamber wish to be more informed on the disease, so educational Feb. 26 the topic, the Alzheimer’s As- more about it,” programs, such as this one can Feb. 17 sociation has created an edu- be an opportunity for caregiv- Design Review cational program that covers Megan Melady, Alzheimer’s Specialist ers to further understand the President’s Day: Board Meeting: the basics of Alzheimer’s and disease and find ways to sup- City Hall & Library 7:00 p.m. at City Hall dementia. Those who are in- er’s. port treatment strategies. CLOSED Council Chamber terested in learning more can ■ Details the risk factors for Melady has been with the Can’t attend the upcoming attend Melady’s presentation and three general stages of the Alzheimer’s Association for presentation, but want more Feb. 18 Feb. 27 at the Happy Valley Library on disease. five years and believes it is im- information? For individuals City Council Pleasant Valley/ Feb. 8. ■ Identifies FDA-approved perative that people are edu- interested in additional re- Work Session: North Carver Community Advisory The one-hour program aims treatments available to treat cated about the facts. “There sources by way of educational 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Committee Meeting: to cover the following: some symptoms. is such negative stigma around classes and support groups, Council Chamber 6:00 p.m. at City Hall ■ Explores the relationship ■ Looks ahead to what’s on the disease, but with educa- folks are encouraged to check City Council Meeting: Council Chamber between Alzheimer’s disease the horizon for Alzheimer’s re- tion, hopefully it opens people out the Alzheimer’s Associa- 7:00 p.m. at City Hall and dementia. search. up to talk more about it,” she tion’s website at www.alz.org Council Chamber ■ Examines what happens ■ Offers helpful Alzheimer’s says. More often than not, pa- or contact their helpline at 800- in a brain affected by Alzheim- Association resources. tients try to minimize their 272-3900.

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Pinochle Club Stretch, Dance, Play! With Iris Nason Monday, Feb. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12; at 10:15 a.m., for ages 2-5. Happy Valley Library Book Group Homeschool Club: Valentine’s Day Crafts Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Feb. 13; at 10:15 a.m., for grades K-5. Selection for February: The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa Music Time with Chuck Cheesman Selection for March: How to Walk Away Feb. 19; at 10:15 a.m., for ages 0-5. by Katherine Center Let’s Lego! American Mah Jongg Feb. 15; at 1:30 p.m., for grades K-5. Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Get a jump start on next Sign and Sing with Shira Fogel of Tiny Talkers String-Along Acoustic Jam month’s Book Group Note Night Mar. 4; at 10:15 a.m., for ages 2-5. Kids will have a chance to Sundays, Feb. 9 and 23, 2-5 p.m. selection with How to Walk get in on the Valentine’s Away, a story of hope, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. LEGO Creative Building with Blair Archer Bring your acoustic guitar, fiddle, ukule- Enjoy some live music Day fun when they make le or other stringed instrument to the Hap- heartbreak, wit, and Mar. 4; at 4:00 p.m., for grades K-5 festive cards at an resilience. while you browse for books py Valley Library and share some tunes or sit and savor the sounds. upcoming craft event on with other musicians. This month features James A special Feb. 8. LEGO event Genealogy Club Jeffrey-West, a singer-song- writer who plays an acous- is coming Mondays, Feb. 10 and 24, 2-4 p.m. tic blend of folk, blues, and soon. Check Searching for family roots? All are welcome to come and share ques- pop-inflected songs, with out Creative tions, strategies, and organizing tips. plenty of fingerstyle guitar. Building with Blair Archer on Mar. 4. FEATURED ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS Classic Movie Night Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-7:45 p.m. Relive classic films Craft Night: Kokedama from the silver screen FEATURED YOUTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8 p.m. or enjoy them for the Come make your own Kokedama hanging plant. first time. Casual mov- Sign & Play with Christina Schabow Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in iegoers and film buffs of Portland Early Learning Olive & Dingo a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string. All alike are welcome to Wednesdays, Feb. 12, 19 & 26 at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15; at 10:15 a.m. materials provided. Space is limited. Contact the li- come and share a cine- For ages 0-24 months. Songs, bubbles and Two clowns, stories, brary to reserve a seat. matic experience at the movement make learning ASL signs fun for ev- songs, rock n’ roll and bal- library. This month’s eryone. loon animals! WooHoo! Learn about film is an entertaining the Japanese 1948 comedic drama. Our Place in Space art of Contact the library for Saturday, Feb. 1; at 10:15 a.m. Kokedama and movie title information. For K-5th. Through science experi- try your hand ments and hands-on activities, ex- at creating Stories from Africa plore how Earth fits in among stars, one yourself Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. galaxies, and other planets. at Craft Night Stories are meant to be told. In African cultures, on Feb. 5. stories entertain, inspire, and provoke. The more Valentine’s Day Crafts we share the more we realize how similar we are. Saturday, Feb. 8; at 2-3:30 p.m. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Habiba Addo, a native of Ghana, shares her love for For K-5th. Make some sparkly and stories with tales from various countries across the friendly cards to share. Saturday, Feb. 8, 12-1:30 p.m. continent of Africa. This program from The Alzheimer’s Associa- Teen Advisory Board Meetings tion® explores the relationship between Alzheim- Craft Night: Creative Papermaking er’s disease and dementia, examines what happens Wed., Feb. 12; at 5-6 p.m. Get ready to blast off at Our Place in Space! Tuesday, Mar. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For 6th-8th graders. Kids will learn about Earth and space in this in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s, and details the Learn how to turn shredded paper in to some- interactive event that includes fun risk factors and three general stages of the disease. thing funky and fun. Ruth from Talk about Trees Thurs., Feb. 6 & 20; at 5-6 p.m. For 9th-12th graders. Learn about FDA-approved treatments, what’s on will show you how to recycle junk mail and paper experiments and activities. Plan programs, make decisions and the horizon for Alzheimer’s research, and some scraps and make beautiful handmade paper. helpful resources. hang out with other teens.

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HAPPY VALLEY LIBRARY 13793 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015 | 503-783-3456 | www.happyvalleyor.gov/library Powerful storytelling through dance and music Happy Valley Library theater and a Certificate of Miracle Theater. She is highly Dance from Portland State regarded in the community STORIES FROM Stories can be true or fic- University, she has performed and was the recipient of the tional, but depending on and taught in both the United Lila Jewel Award in 2000, AFRICA how they are told, the emo- States and internationally for which elevates the work of DATE: Thursday, Feb. 27 tions they evoke have the over 15 years. She shares with women artists in Oregon who TIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m. power to create lasting im- audiences cultural experienc- advance a social change mes- pact. Perhaps the listener es from Ghana, Guinea, Gam- sage through their work. LOCATION: Happy Valley learns something new or bia and Senegal, and even cov- “Storytelling promotes com- Library Community Room maybe they develop an en- ers African cultures present munication, self-confidence, tirely new understanding of today in Cuba and Brazil. diction, and the love of read- next that aim to remind and an important concept. In Often performing for chil- ing in children,” Addo says. educate us about our own any case, a story has the ca- dren in Portland Public “The more we share, the more world and those worlds far, far pacity to transform the lis- Schools, Habiba is passionate we realize how similar we away. Some stories may re- tener. For Habiba Addo, sto- about giving others an oppor- are.” mind the listener of an impor- rytelling has provided a sig- tunity to experience the beau- A fun experience for the tant lesson, while others may nificant platform to share ty and history of traditional whole family, Addo’s presen- simply lead to a good chuckle. her passion for African cul- African cultures. Her work tation will feature West Afri- For Addo, storytelling is an tures and attendees at her has also extended to many lo- can storytelling through dance opportunity to go home. Her upcoming event will have a cal organizations including and music. Through an engag- warm sense of humor and gen- chance to join her on a spe- Oregon Ballet Theater, Tygres ing performance, audience uine respect for revered Afri- On Feb. 27, Habiba Addo will perform a collection of stories through cial journey. Heart Shakespeare Company, members will listen to stories can dance traditions guaran- music and dance. With a focus on African culture, Addo hopes to share Addo is a native of Ghana, Mambo Queens, Northwest that have been passed down tee an enjoyable and uplifting her love for her native country and important life lessons. West Africa. With a degree in Afrikan American Ballet, and from one generation to the experience for all participants. Hey babies, give us a sign Sign & Play with Christina Schabow Sign & Play Dates: Wednesdays, of Portland Feb. 12, 19 & 26, Mar. 4, 11 & 18. Early Learning Time: 1 p.m. Location: Happy Valley Happy Valley Library Community Room

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From the foot of melts hearts at CHS the stage, student director Annie Hoang Cast, production directs fellow crew use ‘pure students Aaron Leonard- imagination to Graham and Aislinn McCarthy create innovative set as they rehearse a scene in their upcoming show By SHELLEY McFARLAND “Deathtrap.” SUBMITTED PHOTOS Follow five children, spoiled Veruca Salt, gum ob- sessed Violet Beauregarde, portly Augustus Gloop, TV La Salle drama students break addict Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket on a deli- cious adventure touring Willy Wonka’s world-fa- new ground with ‘Deathtrap’ mous chocolate factory. Golden tickets are not need- ed to join the fun at Clackamas Thriller sets fresh High School’s winter produc- tion of “Charlie and the Choco- tone for high school late Factory” a musical adapta- tion of the book by the same thespian productions name by Roald Dahl and dra- matized by Richard R. George. By SHELLEY McFARLAND Narrators and Oompa- SUBMITTED PHOTO Loompas help guide viewers Senior Justin Foster as Willy Wonka. Veering from their tried- down the chocolate river and and-true productions of through Wonka’s all-too- comedies, Disney musicals tempting factory in search of Hamlin, are designing portions and one-act shows, La Salle the least rotten kid to inherit IF YOU GO of the production, including Prep theater students are the factory. the Wonkavator, Willy Won- entering the world of mur- The show’s “pure imagina- WHAT: “Charlie and the ka’s magical elevator. der. tion” is put to the test by CHS Chocolate Factory,” put on by “We’re adapting the idea The school’s Advanced Act- Technical Director Steve Clackamas High School from the movie to make the ing and Production class will Christensen and his crew of WHEN: 7 p.m. March 6, 7 and Wonkavator look like it is stage Ira Levin’s thriller, technical theater students who 13; 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14; made out of glass, but we’ve “Deathtrap,” Feb. 8-14. The have worked hard to create a taken our own artistic liberties play centers on a washed-up and 2 p.m. March 8 and 15 SUBMITTED PHOTO visually interesting play. as to what the shape and color playwright who considers WHERE: Clackamas High School Student director Annie Hoang, right, talks over a scene from “We’re going to have mov- will be,” Hamlin said. murdering his competition to Auditorium, 14486 S.E. 122nd “Deathtrap” with student actor Aislinn McCarthy. ing staircases, flying pipes, Ave., Clackamas The production will feature further his career. chocolate rivers and magical senior Jonas Schouten as “It is different than what La gates as we re-create the world COST: Adults $8; students Charlie Bucket, senior Justin Salle has done before,” said se- class skills such as scriptwrit- of Willy Wonka. What makes $5, general admission. Tickets Foster and junior Isaac Elmore nior Joe Koppy, who plays the IF YOU GO ing, blocking, costuming and this production so remarkable can be purchased at www. will share the role of Willy intended murder victim, Clif- make-up. WHAT: “Deathtrap” is the work of our student de- seatyourself.biz/clackamas or at Wonka. Golden ticket winners ford. “It gives us the opportu- “Working on a play teaches the door the night of the show. signers,” Christensen said. will include junior Dario Es- nity to test ourselves as actors WHEN: 7 p.m. students more than just how Box of ce opens one hour before Feb. 8, 9, 14 and 15 “This show is different be- show starts. linger-Dodge as Augustus and grow our abilities as ac- to act and direct,” he said. cause it has so many varied Gloop, junior Ellie Cain and tors because the show deals WHERE: La Salle Prep 11999 “Students learn life skills such scenes. We go from Charlie’s sophomore Rachel Gay as Vio- with murder.” S.E. Fuller Road, Milwaukie as working within a budget, house to all the different students’ ideas for the design let Beauregarde, seniors Lind- The production team, con- designing, collaboration, cre- COST: General admission scenes in Willy Wonka’s fac- and make them all blend to- sey Donohue and Maebeth sisting of 13 students, signed $8 at the door ating a schedule and calendar, tory. We are going to do that gether. We have a stagecraft Cathey-Walker as Veruca Salt, up for the challenge and voted holding each other account- by both flying in scenes and class that is designing and and junior Cyril Stanley as on the script last fall. Under MORE: Call 503-659-4155 able, building sets and memo- roll-on units.” building all the sets and it is a Mike Teavee, along with 33 en- the tutelage of drama teacher rizing lines. Christensen said the audi- challenge to get the show to semble students. Michael Shelton, the class “Then they inch out a little ence should expect quick scene flow together without any time “Charlie and the Chocolate learned how to give a show dreaming up costumes. further by taking all the other changes and a production that between the scenes,” he said. Factory” is G-rated and recom- legs by getting the rights to “Putting on a show is a key ideas they’ve been working on appeals to both kids and Many of the students in- mended for children 6 years the script, holding auditions, part of the work in the Ad- in class and, having the vul- adults. volved in the technical aspect and older. Show runs 90 min- selecting a cast, setting up re- vanced Acting and Production nerability and bravery to put it “I think the biggest chal- of the play, including senior utes with an intermission to hearsals, building sets, negoti- class,” Shelton said. all together, put it out there for lenge is to combine all of the Ben Bressel and junior Jordan eat a chocolate bar. ating with prop vendors and Shelton also teaches the the people to judge.”

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with a minor in journalism and Don Tonole came worked at a local radio station up through ranks, playing Top 40 hits. In order to avoid being drafted, Tonole nally retired as joined the U.S. Air Force ROTC before graduating college. lieutenant colonel “Two years were required for ROTC and I decided to stay. By SHELLEY McFARLAND I graduated on June 15, 1958, with a college degree in the Don Tonole didn’t set out to morning and in the afternoon be a top gun pilot, but he’s cer- on the same day, I was commis- tainly happy he did. sioned as a second lieutenant,” The Air National Guard vet- Tonole said. “There are only a eran grew up in rural Lane few positions that officers County in towns like Noti, Cas- could be in the Air Force: a pi- cade Summit, Cruzette, Divide, lot, a navigator and a few non- Crescent Lake and Fall Creek flying positions. I ended up be- where Tonole’s father was a ing a navigator or weapons track foreman for the Southern system officer.” Pacific Railroad; the family Tonole was activated into Then and now: Don Tonole joined the ROTC in college and ended up moved often. the Air Force in January 1959 making a career in the military and Air National Guard retiring in 1986 “Until I was 7 years old, I had when a pilot slot opened. He with the rank lieutenant colonel. never been on anything except says military life was just a job trains because the places we to him, but he enjoyed his ser- lived you couldn’t drive into at vice, especially the opportunity the time, certainly not in the to see the world. He has been to winter. When I was born in De- New Zealand, Mexico, Austra- cember 1935, my dad was work- lia and across the United States ing at Crescent Lake as a ‘cat and Canada. skinner’ moving tractors, and After completing navigating we lived in a converted boxcar and weapons system training when it was still snowy,” flight school at James Connally Marjorie Tonole, Tonole said. Air Force Base in Waco, Texas, a retired “My father left the construc- in 1960, Tonole met Marjorie, teacher, and tion side of the railroad, and his future wife, at church. They Don enjoy their my first recollection is living in married and were stationed in Proud moment as Tonole shows off his first-place Top Gun award he retirement living Fall Creek where he became a Tucson, Arizona, where they earned during the bicentennial of 1976. The pilot logged more than at Glenmore foreman,” he said. had three children. 3,500 hours during his career. Gracious Living Life in railroad towns in the While in Tucson, Tonole was in Happy Valley. 1930s and ’40s was a mixture of frustrated with recent changes PHOTOS BY: danger and small-town isola- in the military that impacted been cast and Tonole left ac- Squadron at Portland Interna- SHELLEY MCFARLAND tion (Tonole’s father and two his career. With his required tive service. To complete his tional Airport, Tonole had nu- uncles were married to three four years behind him, he four reserve years, Tonole merous jobs including weap- nearly 3,500 hours and com- Fast jets and adrenaline sisters). Bears were common- would need to serve another joined the Air National Guard. ons system officer, civil engi- peted in the Aerospace De- rushes are fun in competi- place in rural Lane County, and four years in the reserve to “I applied for a promotion to neer, chief of the fire depart- fense Commands famous Wil- tions, but real-life situations when people needed medical complete his commission. captain in the guard, but I ment, chief of police, flying liam Tell Defense Competi- could be stressful, like when attention, especially in the win- Tonole made the difficult deci- wasn’t eligible for it yet. I was safety officer, nuclear safety tion, a biennial aerial gunnery Tonole was deployed during ter, they could only take the sion to leave the military. eligible in the Air Force, but officer, missile safety officer, contest. During the 1976 bicen- the Cuban Missile Crisis. train out to visit a hospital “I tend to be opinionated and not in the Guard, but they pro- operations officer and vice tennial, Tonole and Maj. Brad “My son was only 3 weeks since emergency services were not always agree with what the moted me anyway. I went to commander. Newell earned first place with old and it was all up to Marjo- not available and automobiles bosses say. After I was com- Colorado Springs to speak to The squadron is a carryover the overall Top Gun title fly- rie, and I couldn’t tell our fam- were unable to reach them. missioned in 1959, I decided to people I knew in the air de- of the 123d Observation Squad- ing a McDonnell F-101B Voo- ily where I was because they When America entered stay in for 20 years. For the fense command and asked ron (stationed on Sauvie Is- doo. moved the fighters out, so if World War II, Tonole was liv- first four years though, they them where the best Air land) formed in 1940 and acti- “Being a pilot gives you the Russian bombers came in they ing in Cruzette, Oregon, a ma- changed the promotion system Guard for me would be, and vated in 1941 and is one of 29 opportunity to see things wouldn’t know where to at- jor station during the war be- four times. I had people who they told me the two best were original National Guard Ob- you’d never see before. Two tack,” Tonole said. “It hap- cause of its double-siding made captain that I outranked Des Moines, Iowa, and Port- servation Squadrons in the na- separate times we lost an en- pened quickly; no one knew it tracks that allowed storing by two years, and they made land, Oregon,” he said. tion tasked with keeping gine, but it can fly on one. We was going to happen.” hundreds of cars without inter- captain before I did,” Tonole “It wasn’t a difficult deci- American soil protected. The know that because I’m sitting Tonole is proud of his years rupting service. said. “And during those first sion, and I ended up coming squadron has been activated here. I was ‘GIB,’ guy in back, as a top gun pilot, his service During his teen years, four years, I applied twice a back to Oregon and spending during each war since WWII. but you know, the back goes to his country, his family and Tonole lived in Divide, along year to squadron officer school 22 years in the Air National Tonole continued to keep just as fast as the front and 60 years of marriage to Marjo- with much of his extended fam- without being accepted.” Guard. I’ve been on active du- his flying position in the Air they land at the same time,” rie. His service was reward- ily, and graduated from Cot- It wasn’t until Tonole told ty as a reserve officer, regular Force and the Guard and Tonole said. “If you go above ing, but required hard work, tage Grove High School in 1950. his commanding officer that he officer and as an Air National would deploy when needed four or five g-force, you need too. In July 1986, Tonole re- He attended the University of was leaving the military that Guard officer.” flying two-man McDonnell F- to wear a compression suit. tired as vice commander of the Oregon earning a bachelor’s he was accepted to squadron While with the Oregon Air 101B and F-4C and Northrup I’ve been to six or seven, but 142d fighter group with the degree in radio and television officer school, but the die had National Guard 123d Fighter F-89 jets, where he logged only for a short time.” rank of lieutenant colonel.

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Rock Creek, La Salle Prep students do community service to raise funds for medically fragile kids

By SHELLEY McFARLAND

parrow Clubs USA is a Bend-based nonprofit organization that part- Sners schools nation- wide with medically fragile children who need financial as- sistance. In its 25-year history, Amelia Huggins Sparrow Clubs USA has raised was a lovebug SUBMITTED PHOTO $7 million to help 1,250 kids. at the Rock Amelia Huggins may be the youngest in her family, but she is a tough To raise funds, Sparrow Creek Sparrow little girl. She is surrounded by her family including sister Claire, Clubs USA partners schools adoption. The brother Robert and her parents. with businesses to incentivize 15-month-old kids to adopt a medically frail Sparrow gave child and earn money by volun- ROCK CREEK hugs and smiles teering. MIDDLE SCHOOL to the student. Laura Queen, Portland coor- Shout out PHOTO CREDIT: dinator for Sparrow Clubs On Jan. 13, 920 students at Thank you to sponsors SHELLEY MCFARLAND USA, challenges students to Rock Creek Middle School ad- Black Rock Coffee Bar, Ra- work one hour of community opted 15-month-old Amelia dium Engineering LLC, service and in return local Huggins, who is battling acute Steel Group Inc. businesses pledged to donate promyelocytic leukemia $10 for every hour worked. (APML), a rare subtype of acute “Throughout the year, funds myeloid leukemia. Amelia was prised us in the best way possi- will be allocated to the family diagnosed during a regular ble. We recently moved to the as students complete their well-baby checkup. area and had just begun plant- community service vouchers. A blood test suggested she ing our roots before Amelia was Local businesses put up the was anemic, but when doctors diagnosed. The community has seed money to pay for the kids’ received the results of the sec- gone above and beyond as far service hours, up to 260 hours. ond blood test, they were able as helping with our family’s That money can be accessed to to diagnose the leukemia. Ame- needs,” said mom Alisha Hug- pay for medical bills and other lia was sent to Randall Chil- gins. ancillary costs the family dren’s Hospital immediately “It’s so refreshing to might incur. Additional fund- where she received a blood see that there is so raising is optional for the transfusion, spinal tap and much good out in school, but if a school does, PICC line eventually the world, Last year’s then those monies are also spending four and we’re Sparrow placed into the family’s Spar- weeks in the thankful for PHOTO CREDIT: SHELLEY MCFARLAND Rosalyn has row account for them to ac- hospital. all of those Former Rock Creek Sparrow Oscar grown her hair cess,” Queen said. She is re- who have attended the adoption where back and on her The students understand sponding helped us, students were happy to see him. way to recovery. that their service hour must be well to even those whom SUBMITTED PHOTO in the community rather than chemo- we’ve never met. We were at home. Simply cleaning their therapy, absolutely taken back by how Now in their third adoption in and to raise funds for an indi- results of serving our communi- room or doing other at-home which she will have seven days much the kids were inspired. It as many years, Rock Creek vidual in need,” said Vice Princi- ty. Sparrow Clubs is a cause chores is not accepted. The a week and intravenous infu- was touching to see the chil- Middle School’s continued sup- pal Aaron Moreno. “The value it close to our hearts. We are a point is for students to get out sions five days a week until dren’s reactions to Amelia’s port of Sparrow Clubs USA is adds to our staff and students, as community of learners, we are a and talk with neighbors or summer. Through it all, the story and their willingness to unanimous. well as the community is price- community that cares, and we businesses and explain why sweet girl loves to smile and help contribute and give their “Our involvement encourages less. We believe the experience are a community that serves.” they are performing communi- play with her older siblings. time to help Amelia and her students to take action on a our students have combined ty service. “The community has sur- fight with leukemia.” cause bigger than themselves, with action will produce lifelong Continued on next page

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La Salle Prep students listened to the Sparrow Clubs USA presentation given by Laura Queen. The students cheered and were excited to volunteer for their adopted Sparrow Taran.

with. He wants to learn and to teach,” she said. “He is a re- Sparrows markable little boy who has endured more in his short life ■ than anyone I have ever met, From Page A15 and yet he still smiles and finds delight in the simplest of LA SALLE PREP things.” La Salle Director of Service Jan. 24 was the adoption Sarah Maher said the pro- day for Taran Dodge, an gram is teaching the student 8-year-old who loves books, body of 704 students how to music, his iPad and playing see dignity in others. with other kids or his dog “Life and dignity of the hu- Fanny Pack. man person is the root of all Taran was born with his in- Catholic schools and that dig- testines outside of his body. nity lies with each person,” In his first week of life, Taran Maher said. “Taran being underwent five surgeries and nonverbal and wheelchair spent the next five months of bound doesn’t replace the dig- his life in the hospital where nity he deserves.” doctors were able to create a The students enthusiasti- working intestinal system for cally welcomed Taran at the the infant. adoption assembly and are During this time, he became planning to do more than just septic several times and like- raise money for his medical ly suffered a brain injury that needs; they are including him led to dystonic cerebral palsy. PHOTOS BY: SHELLEY MCFARLAND at many of the school’s events Even though Taran has en- Portland Coordinator for Sparrow such as basketball games and dured 30 surgeries, cannot Clubs USA Laura Queen tells the dances. hold his head up, has no hand Taran was surrounded by family at the adoption event at La Salle Prep. Seen with his mother Kelsey story of how the organization La Salle junior Dakota Can- function and cannot walk, he Smith, father Justin Dodge, brother Elias and his dog Fanny Pack who goes everywhere with Taran and started and how students can help. zano said she thought the pro- continues to laugh and play provides comfort. gram will teach students to with a big smile. His 22-year- “see through their hearts.” old brother Asa is his care- us,” said Taran’s mother His smile and happy demean- the time to get to know him, ers. “As teens in high school, we giver. Kelsey Smith. “Getting to or help them with misgivings the more they come to under- “He wants friends and fun, are quick to judge,” she said. “Having LaSalle adopt know Taran gives people in- toward severely disabled peo- stand how he is really just a and love and acceptance. He “This will open people’s Taran means everything to sight into the disability world. ple, and the more people take little boy, same as all the oth- wants to play and be played eyes.” NOW LEASING! FREE Custom Mouth Guards! RESERVE NOW TO BUILD INTERIOR TO VALLEY DENTAL WORKS TEAMS UP WITH YOUR SPECIFICATIONS CLACKAMAS MISTY PLAZA CAVALIERS 13327 SE MISTY DRIVE, HAPPY VALLEY (Behind the drive thru Starbucks and Carl’s Jr) YOUTH LACROSSE & SPRING SPORTS MOUTH GUARD CLINIC & PARTY Youth through High School Wednesday, February 26th • 3pm - 5pm Enjoy Food, Prizes and Games! Of ce Space 550 SF 5,000 SF Retail Space 1000 SF 5,000 SF 16144 SE Happy Valley Town Center Dr. Suite 206 • Ample parking • Elevator • WiFi Happy Valley, OR 97086

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Keeping our parklands City of Happy Valley usable and healthy is a big concern for our city and This dark, dreary weather keeping the forest canopy won’t last forever, and sustainable and healthy re- Spring will be here before quires monitoring. you know it. Whether you A tree survey, conducted are an avid gardener or sim- by City Arborist, Leslie Gov- ply enjoy dabbling in the ac- er, was conducted in the win- tivity as a hobby, consider ter and spring of 2017, which taking part in Happy Val- assessed trees located in Hap- ley’s Community Garden. py Valley Park. The survey The Community Garden of- identified trees that had been ficially opens Apr. 1 and ex- injured, were at risk of rapid tends through mid-November. decline and deterioration, and Located next to Happy Valley possessed compromised foot- Park, the Community Garden ings or branching structures. is a great place to grow your As a result of the survey, own fruits, vegeta- some of those identified with bles, herbs and What does this gardening season have in store for you? these challenges have been flowers. It is Becoming part of the City’s Community Garden is a great way to hone your gardening skills. prioritized for tree removal. Signs of a tree that is sick or dying include branches without bark, a also a great Will those trees be re- hollow or spongy trunk, and leaves that turn brown or brittle during way to meet placed? Certainly! The City the spring and summer months. other resi- will be planting a variety of dents with a trees in Happy Valley Park, passion for gar- which will not only replenish placed within plant appropri- to enjoy. dening. In order to par- those that must be removed, ate communities which The Parks Advisory Com- ticipate, residents apply for the but also diversify the plant means trees may be planted mittee has been working opportunity to tend to a raised The fruits of community and encourage in other areas, more condu- closely with City staff on this bed garden plot, which are your labor the trees to reach maturity, cive to successful growth. issue. For residents who may available at no cost and come could be which is vital. Older, bigger The goal is to improve the have questions or concerns in two sizes (5’X5’ or 5’X10’). abundant! trees can buffer climate soil, and plant groundcovers about the Tree Survey or tree Between Feb. 1 through Feb. Picture fresh change by providing better and shrubs that will help buf- removal, please consider at- 14, current community garden- vegetables, air quality, stormwater run- fer a tree from injury and re- tending an upcoming Com- ers in good standing are eligi- herbs, flowers, off improvement, and carbon duce hindrance to growth. mittee meeting. The group ble to renew their plot at the or berries in sequestration. To this end, Through these efforts, the meets every other month at Happy Valley Community Gar- your garden we need our city trees to City aims to improve the suc- City Hall at 6 p.m. Next two den, however a renewal appli- plot. thrive. cess of our trees and help cre- meetings are slated for Feb. 3 cation MUST be received by Trees removed will be re- ate future play spaces for all and Apr. 6. the Feb. 14 deadline or plots come, first served basis follow- (503) 783-3844 or Email sherib@ will be released and reassigned ing that Feb. 15 open applica- happyvalleyor.gov . Applica- to residents looking to join. tion date. Please note, all tion forms, gardener rules and The Happy Valley Commu- Spring/Summer planting must expectations, and a garden nity Garden will then accept be completed by June 1. Com- plot map can be found on the NEW applications starting Feb. munity gardeners who have city website at https://www. 15 (no earlier) thru Mar. 15 or not tended to their plots by that happyvalleyor.gov/communi- BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT until all plots are filled. Appli- deadline will be reassigned. ty/programs/community-gar- cations must be filled out com- For further information den/. You can also pick up an pletely to be considered and about the Community Garden, application at the front desk at plots will be assigned on a first contact Sheri Bartholomew at City Hall.

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