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VACCINESin the Frontline workers receive doses of COVID prevention; at-risk groups next in line VALLEY n Jan. 11, Clackamas STORY BY Fire District SHELLEY ONo. 1 started the process of vaccinat- MCFARLAND ing its frontline fire- fighters and paramedics with its first batch of 400 Moderna vaccine doses, which were provided through Clackamas County Public Health. Clackamas Fire is involved in community Middle schooler Quinn O’Shaughnessy has distribution for at-risk groups for flu vaccina- started a nonprofit to help children with tion and will assist CCPH with the COVID-19 cancer, even as he battles the disease himself. vaccinations as well. According to the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gov. Kate Brown expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to include all individuals age 65 and older Teen creates along with child care providers, early learning K-12 educators and staff. This group can begin receiving doses Jan. 23. Q-Man Strong For more information, visit: Oregonhealthau- thority.org. fundraiser to help other kids with cancer Money will go to OHSU’s Onward program for pediatric leukemia research

By SHELLEY McFARLAND

Chief Fred Charlton receives the first dose of the Kellie O’Shaughnessy has always coronavirus vaccine during the Group 1 inoculation said her son, Quinn, is an observer and schedule. deep thinker, so when he recently was diagnosed with cancer, it was not sur- SUBMITTED PHOTOS prising he immediately wanted to help Firefighter Andrew Mustola from other children. Clackamas Station 8 also receives With the help of family, Quinn created a the vaccine. fundraising campaign called Q-Man Strong for OHSU Doernbecher’s Chil- dren’s Hospital Onward program benefit- ing new research to treat childhood cancers. Last June, 12-year-old Quinn com- plained of bone pain and an intermittent fever. Weak and fatigued, he would lounge during the day and even needed help walking up the stairs. The O’Shaughnessys thought maybe Quinn had overexerted himself playing sports or was experienc- ing growing pains. But when Kellie told an advice nurse about Quinn’s symptoms, the O’Shaughnessys were told to take Quinn immediately to urgent care where he was put on intravenous antibiotics and blood samples were taken for analysis. “I will never forget this moment and all the pain it will leave inside my heart forever. The urgent care doctor had me go out into the hallway to tell me all signs were pointing to a blood cancer. I didn’t know how to take it; I couldn’t even process it. I didn’t know how to go back in the room and tell him,” Kellie said. “It was confirmed to be B-cell acute lym- phoblastic leukemia. We learned it was

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Chinese New Year will be celebrated Feb. 12 and lasts for 16 days. It is the year of the ox, the second of the zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor was de- Celebrate Chinese New ciding the sequence of the zodiac by the order in which Year starting Feb. 12 the animals arrived at his party. Dependable Ox was Red lanterns are a staple about to arrive first, but Rat of Chinese New Year. tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and en- ture, earnestness and lack ■ Fish decorations are ■ Like the fish, tangerines ■ Plum and peach blossoms ■ Get ready for noisy tered the party ahead of Ox. of needing praise. Consid- everywhere, and the Chinese and oranges sound like the represent the start of a firecrackers that are hung to In Chinese culture, the ox ered great leaders, oxen are word for fish sounds like the words luck and wealth in plentiful crop of fruit that will scare off evil spirts and is a valued animal because tough but kind and rarely Chinese word for abundance. Chinese. These citrus fruits are blossom in spring. Peach misfortune on New Year’s Eve. of its hardworking, intelli- lose their temper. By hanging up fish decorations, prevalent in homes during the blossoms symbolize long life, Chinese red lanterns light the gent, reliable manner. They During Chinese New people are hoping that in the new year to bring luck and romance and prosperity while way for the family’s kitchen are an integral part of the Year, you may see numer- new year, they will have an fortune. They often are given plum blossoms signify a god to visit the Jade Emperor agricultural landscape and ous symbols, here are the abundance of wealth and as gifts, too. reliable person who works to ensure they have a good often are seen in a positive most common and their prosperity. through adversity. harvest and prosperity. light due to their honest na- meanings. Happiness in a bowl Umami Ramen owner Thao Tran’s savory comfort food satisfi es customers of every descent

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SHELLEY MCFARLAND

Happy Valley resident Thao Tran’s life is uniquely American and highlights the PHOTOS SUBMITTED determination of immi- The White Lotus Dragon and Lion Dance Association was created to help keep the Chinese dance grants finding a fresh start tradition alive. The festive animals often are seen at celebrations, including Chinese New Year. in the United States. As one of 11 children, Tran and his family left Vietnam due to political reasons in 1983 “I feel great to be able to cater to a community as a when he was in third grade. Af- whole, not just a specific race or people.” ter a year in Santa Ro- sa, — Thao Tran Keeping a roaring tradition California, the family found extended family in Oregon and settled in Hillsboro where Tran For more information, graduated from Glencoe visit Umami Ramen on High School in 1992. Facebook. “When we came here, we didn’t really Umami Ramen know who’s who. After Address: 14638 S.E. awhile we found where Sunnyside Road the Vietnamese com- Phone: 503-878-4980 munities were, and we found some cousins in Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Oregon, and we moved and 4- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Chinese cultural and religious Danh said. 11:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday NhanALIVE Danh honors because we were look- festivals, especially during “When I started the team in ing for work,” Tran More: Delivery available through Chinese lion, Chinese New Year. And 2015, the main goal was to do it said. DoorDash, Caviar and Postmates though Danh is Vietnamese, right, not only put on a fun “Being young, dragon dancing he feels a broader responsibil- performance, but it exempli- that’s all you know, ity as an Asian to help pre- fies the cultural meaning and you grow up with with White Lotus serve this art. symbolism of the traditional hardship, so you them, and I found my passion “At the end of the day, dis- dance.” learn to lift your for cooking again through association regarding politics, all Asians Danh’s father introduced head up and keep going. For changed them,” Tran said. are similar in culture and tra- him to lion dancing when he me, people say I’ve had a hard its name to Fuji’s. Tran helped “The thing about cooking is By SHELLEY McFARLAND ditions. We are just a group of was 5 years old and immedi- life, but it is normal to me. It’s open Fuji’s Clackamas and if you find an audience to cook young Asians who came to- ately fell in love with the art, how I grew up, and it is part of managed the Vancouver, for, you find someone who en- At only 20 years old, gether to promote our culture even making his own cos- me.” Washington, location. joys your food, it brings happi- Nhan Danh founded White in the most authentic and pur- tumes as a kid. After high school, Tran “I had been working in res- ness to you. That is the way I Lotus Dragon and Lion est form. I say authentic be- “I don’t know what sparked graduated from Portland State taurants for so long, and you found my passion again, Dance Association to help cause there are other teams it. Once my dad got me into it, University with a degree in ac- tend to get burned out. I lost through them. They love ra- preserve the cultural lion and organizations that per- it has been like an addiction, counting and information sys- my passion for cooking, so I men and I wanted to find and dragon dancing of Chi- form the lion and dragon and I look for videos, and any tems. During his college years, went to work in the corporate na. dance, but it’s not in the cor- Tran worked for the Japanese world for Wells Fargo for a few To Danh, lion dancing is an rect form and gives the audi- restaurant Shoji’s, which later years. I had kids and I cook for See UMAMI / Page A11 integral part of traditional ence the wrong impression,” See DRAGON DANCING / Page A10 Bullish on Great Floors

Franklin is gentle business. “Around this time, my dad mascot for Happy and mom developed a passion for Brahman cattle,” daughter Valley outlet Angela Gilbert said. “The Happy Valley farm is five By SHELLEY McFARLAND acres of timber and grass, and we have one Brahman bull In honor of Chinese New there as a showpiece for our Year, meet Franklin, the ranch and for ‘Brahma Tough Brahman bull mascot at Carpets.’ The bull’s name is Great Floors in Happy Val- Franklin, and he is well- ley. known in the area and a large Yes, it is understood that attraction at the Clackamas Frank, born in September County Fair each summer.” 2009, is not an ox, the Chinese The Happy Valley Great zodiac animal for 2021, but Floors and its sister store in Franklin doesn’t mind (the Portland sell flooring includ- difference has to do with cas- ing laminate, hardwood and tration.) carpeting. As a teenager, Brad Gilbert In 2005, the Gilberts moved worked at his grandfather’s their operational ranch to Mo- building materials company, lalla, where daughter Angela Hawley Gilbert Co. in Port- manages the 80-acre cattle en- land. By age 20, he began terprise. In 2006, the Gilbert’s traveling around Oregon and brought on a purebred Angus Washington to sell flooring. herd and eventually started a Gilbert developed a passion crossbreeding program, for the industry, and in 1978 which resulted in F-1 Brangus when he was in his mid-20s, cattle. Gilbert opened his first floor- “We utilize both new and ing store in Portland called older genetics to produce Great Floors. Branching out, functional, top-quality cattle. Gilbert and his wife, Lynn, We strive for calving ease, opened the Happy Valley lo- quiet disposition, and do-abil- cation in 1985 where the adja- ity,” Gilbert said. “The F-1 cent pasture and farmhouse program capitalizes on the PHOTOS SUBMITTED was a perfect setting for rais- Franklin, a Brahman bull, is seen with his family — Great Floors owners Brad and Lynn Gilbert, their daughter, Angela Gilbert Rose, and her ing a family and running a See GREAT FLOORS / Page A14 husband, Kyle Rose. Happy Valley News y February 2021 3

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and enhancing n my message from last taged populations. Since then, June, I outlined an emer- MAYOR’S the City has issued another 46 the safety, gency small business as- MESSAGE grants to local businesses. Isistance program the City While the program was ini- Council and I developed. Since tially established using re- livability and the initial program was sources from the City’s gener- launched, the City has contin- al fund, I’m pleased to report character ued to provide strategic assis- a large portion was reim- tance with the goal of helping bursed through the federal our small businesses stay CARES Act. Over the Sum- of our afloat during these uncertain mer, the City also received times. limited funding from the State community. Rather than providing blank of Oregon to provide a few of checks to local businesses, the the grants. Combined, this City paid the rent/mortgage on TOM ELLIS covered a substantial amount Tom Ellis behalf of local businesses di- of the costs for the program. Mayor rectly to their landlord. Only Happy Valley local busi- 503-783-3800 businesses that were closed or had limit- nesses contribute so much to our comed services as a result of the Governor’s munity. They provide places for us to Executive Orders were eligible. Busi- gather to eat, drink, work out, and shop. nesses were also required to sign an Many of them provide necessary health, “The efforts of the City to support small, local business is agreement stating they met certain crite- financial, or legal services. For some of above and beyond anything we could hope for. Club Pilates Brett Sherman ria and plan to reopen as soon as al- us, they provide jobs. Council President lowed. Several Happy Valley businesses have Happy Valley is looking forward to reopening safely when 503-783-3800 In the first round of assistance last been sponsors of programs, events, and the time is right thanks to your continued support. Thank Spring, the City issued awards to 48 local other causes in the community. Just as businesses. Most impressively, approxi- they have been there for us in the past, you for your assistance and thank you for everything your mately 50 percent of the awards went to I’m grateful we could be there for them team does to create an amazing community.” business owners of historically disadvan- during this challenging time. — Club Pilates Happy Valley Markley Drake Councilor 503-290-6023

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cause. I don’t think children’s diagnosed with cancer in Q-Man cancer research gets enough America and the numbers are PREPARED for today funding. So, that’s why all the growing. After accidents, can- money is going toward OHSU’s cer is the leading cause of Onward pediatric leukemia death in children age 1 to 14 Strong fund, which includes research years old. Less than 4% of the to make better treatments and federal budget earmarked for find a cure for other kids like cancer research is applied to Q From Page A1 me,” Quinn said. childhood cancers. Serendipitously, the family “Cancer is a very scary word the most common childhood chose OHSU’s Onward pro- that no person or family should cancer and the most treatable, gram because of their focus on have to make a part of their re- with a 90% success rate if un- new treatments, like CAR T, ality,” Kellie said. “Our hopes dergoing standard treatment. even though they didn’t know are to increase funding for re- And, what’s more, nearly 90% at the time Quinn would be us- search into the root causes and of children reach remission at ing that specific treatment. better treatments for all chil- the end of the first one-month “This was the new treatment dren who are battling cancer.” (induction chemotherapy) that might save Quinn when he Even though Quinn is dis- phase.” wasn’t responding to tradition- tance learning like all students But Quinn did not reach real treatment. This treatment enrolled in North Clackamas mission in the first month, and would not have been available area schools, he is finding en- it was becoming clear that to Quinn without the research couragement from his numer- standard treatment might not efforts to make it possible. His ous friends. be enough for him. Diagnosed only other option would be to “I am missing my friends with a high-risk leukemia due have a bone marrow trans- very much. My friends have to numerous factors, Quinn re- plant,” Kellie said. been supportive since I found ceived chemotherapy while un- “A classmate of Quinn’s has out about my cancer, much dergoing a recently approved a mom who designs T-shirts. more supportive than I thought. FDA treatment called CAR T We got in touch with her to see After being sent home from my cell therapy at Doernbecher’s if she would be willing to draw first hospitalization, some of STRONGER tomorrow where his T-cells could be engi- up a few designs. She said my friends and family lined up neered to search out and attack she’d be honored to and re- on my street to greet me as I cancer cells. fused to accept payment for was coming home. It was a “We feel blessed to live so her designs,” she said. great surprise,” Quinn said. close to a hospital that offers “Meanwhile, my sister-in-law “My friends and family also Our dedicated team is here as you explore senior living options. CAR T. A bone marrow trans- was trying to create a cause to made me an amazing video to We are committed to delivering a platinum lifestyle, while also plant is also an option, but a draw attention and support to show their support. Some of tough one because the process Quinn while helping raise funds my friends have bought my focusing on health, safety, and well-being for residents. Looking is hard on the body and there’s for a donation once we had nar- shirt and sent pictures wearing ahead, we’ve taken steps that will allow residents, and team a greater risk of side effects,” rowed down the cause,” Kellie it to show their support, and it Kellie said. “His medical team said. “The two of them joined makes me feel good to see them members, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We invite you to join is currently in the process of forces to create the shirt, web- wearing it because I know I’m a senior living community that puts safety first and makes every locating a close, if not perfect, site and support our cause.” not fighting this alone.” effort to come out stronger on the other side. match through the donor regis- The O’Shaughnessy family is Quinn, who celebrated his tries both here and abroad in trying to reach its $5,000 goal 13th birthday Nov. 13, enjoys case we end up going that through either shirt purchases cooking with his mom and try- NEW YEAR route.” or donations. ing new foods. As a family, the $20 community fee, $20 ﬁrst month’s rent, Quin has endured many “As you can imagine, this O’Shaughnessys love family and lock-in your monthly rent at the current rate nights in the hospital, endless mission means a lot to our fam- nights, including games or 2021 needle pokes, general anesthe- ily. Our hopes are that OHSU’s movies, and both Quinn and his for your ﬁrst two years of residency.* sia 10 times, pills, X-rays, CT Doernbecher Children’s Hospi- younger brother, Avery, play SPECIAL scans, ultrasounds, anemia, tal will save our son’s life. We basketball, football and base- echocardiograms, injections, certainly hope they will also ball, plus the family has trav- COVID-19 tests, seven lumbar save every other child in this eled extensively. Call Amber or Colleen at 503-698-1600 to ask punctures, nausea, fatigue, fight. Along with our fundrais- For now, the family is focus- pain and more. ing efforts, our family would ing on health and forging a fun- how to lock-in your monthly rent for two years! “He is one brave boy. Braver also like to increase childhood draising program to help fight than I’ll ever be. I wish this cancer awareness,” Kellie said. the disease that took them by weren’t his reality, and I would “As many cancer families surprise. do it for him in a heartbeat if I have felt, ‘you don’t know how “Quinn finds deeper mean- could. I don’t wish this reality strong you are, until being ings to things and seems wiser on anyone, and we are still strong is your only choice.’ than his years,” Kellie said. fighting,” Kellie said. Childhood cancer families have “He is a loyal friend and family One night, Quinn overheard no idea it could be their child member who will always have his mother and father, Jake, until it is. It adversely affects your back and is all-inclusive talking about how to give back every member of the family. with friends and family where SENIOR LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE | RESPITE CARE in some way. Quinn entered Family members can suffer ‘the more the merrier’ is his the conversation with “we mental health effects such as mantra. Finding humor a good 11520 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR 97015 | miramontpointe.com should help other kids like me anxiety, PTSD and depression medicine, Quinn is soft and who have cancer so that we can during diagnosis and with the sensitive, a gentle soul and find a cure.” traumatic events that ensue.” has often received awards in “I heard my parents talking According to the American grade school for citizenship. about raising awareness and Cancer Society, over 11,000 He understands we’re better *Monthly rent refers to the monthly basic service fee in effect January 1, 2021, for each unit type. Move-in special available when the residency agreement is signed by March 31, 2021. Move-in special does not apply to second person fee, pet fee, care services or packages, or a la carte service charges. wanting to donate to a good children under age 15 will be when we help others.” 6 February 2021 y Happy Valley News

HAPPY VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION To register, check out www.happyvalleyor.gov/services/parks February 2021 Programs and Events In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders, participants in all Parks and Recreation programs will be asked to practice physical distancing and stay home when they are sick. Participants ages 5 and older must also wear a face mask when 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained. February 2021 Parks and Recreation Programming

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VENVINO ART STUDIOS WEEKLY ART CAMPS All art camps will be held at Venvino Art Studios located at 13329 SE Misty Drive. Give your kids an opportunity to get out of the house, social- ize, and get creative, while you give yourself a few moments to work, relax, or just take a moment to breathe! In each camp, participants will do around five art projects in addition to some drawing and coloring pages. X Share the Campers are asked to bring a wa- love and ter bottle and lunch or snack as create there will be a 20-minute break. something Masks are required for kids 5+ as special at social distancing will be enforced. Venvino Art Registration is limited to a maxi- Studios. mum of 5 kids per class, so regis- Spots ter early to save your spot! remain for kids to take FEBRUARY part in this month’s We Are in Love with Art Camp activities. Jan. 31 – Feb. 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday S March Ages 5-11 will be here $220 for the month (4 days) before you $60 daily know it! Act quickly to MARCH ensure your kids are Spring into Color signed up for Mar. 3 – Mar. 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. next month’s Every Wednesday and Sunday crafting Ages 5-11 activities. $220 for the month (4 days) $60 daily

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IN-PERSON SPRING introduction to “America’s Game” or a PROGRAMS! great refresher those who want to brush up on their skills preparing for All in-person camps/classes held at Happy Valley Park. league play. Through our “skill of the day” exercises, campers will learn skills Mini-Hawk Camp on both sides of the ball including the (baseball, basketball, soccer) core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning Mar. 22 – Mar. 26, 9 a.m. - noon VIRTUAL WINTER Spring Break Mon. – Fri. – all presented in a fun and positive en- PROGRAMS Ages 4-6 • $139 vironment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving partici- All virtual classes on Zoom. This multi-sport program was devel- pants a chance to showcase their skills Cheerleading oped to give children a positive first on the gridiron! step into athletics. Baseball, basketball, Feb. 1 – Mar. 8, 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. *No Class 2/15 and soccer are taught in a safe, struc- ent sports in one setting. For this pro- Mini-Hawk Class Every Monday tured environment filled with encour- gram we combine Basketball, flag foot- (baseball, basketball, soccer) Ages 6-9 • $39 agement and fun. Through games and ball, and soccer into one fun-filled week. May 15 – June 19, 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Skyhawks cheerleading teaches young athletes the essential activities, campers explore balance, Athletes will learn the rules and essen- Saturday skills they need to lead the crowd and support the home team. A hand/eye coordination, and skill devel- tials skills of each sport along with vital Ages 4-6 • $75 perfect sport for the virtual environment, Skyhawks’ cheerlead- opment at their own pace. life lessons such as respect and team- This multi-sport program was devel- ing teaches cheers, proper hand and body movements, as well as work. oped to give children a positive first jumping techniques. All activities are designed to be performed step into athletics. Baseball, basketball, in the comfort of the home or backyard. Participants will enjoy Tennis Camp and soccer are taught in a safe, struc- an active and fun experience, while coming away with new skills! Mar. 22 – Mar. 26, 9 a.m. - noon Mini-Hawk Class tured environment filled with encour- *Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you Spring Break Mon. – Fri. (basketball, flag football, soccer) agement and fun. Through games and prior to the session. Ages 7-12 • $139 Apr. 10 – May 8, 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. activities, campers explore balance, In Skyhawks tennis programs, play- Saturday hand/eye coordination, and skill devel- ers learn proper grips, footwork, Ages 4-6 • $75 opment at their own pace. Soccer Skills strokes, volleys and serves during a se- This multi-sport program was devel- Feb. 2 – Mar. 2, 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. ries of drills designed to teach skills in oped to give children a positive first Multi-Sport Class Every Tuesday a fun and dynamic way. Athletes also step into athletics. Basketball, flag foot- (baseball, basketball, soccer) Ages 6-9 • $39 learn the rules and etiquette that make ball and soccer are taught in a safe, May 15 – June 19, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Whether you are looking to sharpen your tennis an exciting game. Due to limited structured environment filled with en- Saturday skills or learn the game for the first time, Sky- court space, these programs fill quickly. couragement and fun. Through games Ages 7-12 • $89 hawks virtual soccer is a great way to stay active and have fun and activities, campers explore balance, Our multi-sport program is designed with soccer. This fast-paced, engaging program provides the per- hand/eye coordination, and skill devel- to introduce athletes to a variety of dif- fect mix of game-based exercises and skill practice to promote Multi-Sport Camp opment at their own pace. ferent sports in one setting. For this agility and improve fundamental soccer skills. Ball control, drib- (basketball, flag football, soccer) program, we combine soccer, baseball, bling, passing, and shooting movements are the focus and all ac- Mar. 22 – Mar. 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flag Football and basketball into a series of clinics. tivities are designed to be performed in the home or backyard. Spring Break Mon. – Fri. Apr. 10 – May 8, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Athletes will learn the rules and essen- Stay active with Skyhawks soccer! Ages 7-12 • $175 Saturday tials skills of each sport along with vital *Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to Our multi-sport camp is designed to Ages 7-12 • $89 life lessons such as respect and team- the session. introduce athletes to a variety of differ- Skyhawks Flag Football is the perfect work.

MAD SCIENCE CAMPS MY GYM IN THE PARK! All camps & classes held at Happy Valley All classes held at Happy Valley City Park. Park. Junior Science Explorers Gymsters/Terrific Tots Mar. 22 – Mar. 26, 9 a.m. - noon Mar. 17 – May 26, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Spring Break Mon. – Fri. Wednesday Ages 5-7 • $140 Ages 23 months – 3 ¼ • $80 Decipher the world Grown-up participation required. We all around us in this will have fun with structured games, exciting camp de- fascinating “Adventures,” pre-gymnas- signed just for your tics, and beginning sports skills while young scientist! gaining fine and gross motor proficien- Campers will de- cy and strengthening manipulative velop their earth skills. The youngsters become more in- awareness and ex- dependent as teachers interact more di- plore this world as rectly with them. Parental junior naturalists be- involvement is gradually fore heading for space as junior as- decreased through invit- tronauts. Campers will also explore ing activities with love just why their big toe is important and how to and understanding, and find their center of gravity when they investi- Have a budding scientist at the children exude pride Give your little ones a chance to let loose gate the science of sports! home? Encourage their inquisitive nature at one of and self-esteem as they are with My Gym. These action-packed our upcoming Mad Science camps. treated like “big kids.” camps encourage the development of Rocket Lab Camp such skills as balance, strength, and Mighty Mites flexibility. Mar. 22 – Mar. 26, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Brixology LEGO® Engineering Spring Break Mon. – Fri. Mar. 17 – May 26, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages 7-12 • $140 Apr. 10 – May 15, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesday 3...2...1...Blast Off! This camp is rockets, Saturday Ages 3 ¼ - 4 ½ • $80 Ages 7-12 • $90 Whiz Kids rockets and more rockets! Build and launch a Some kids may require grown-up partici- rocket everyday as you learn all about, you Brixology sets the foundation for our next pation. With greater independence comes Mar. 17 – May 26, 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. guessed it, rockets! Your child is in for an ac- generation of makers! Learn about the excit- the ability to participate without the parent. Wednesday tion-packed week focused entirely on rockets ing field of engineering as a Mad Scientist Our Mighty Mites are lavished with positive Ages 4 ½ - 6 • $80 and the physics of rocket flight. Campers will guides you and your team to accomplish engi- reinforcement for self-reliance and following These children are now ready to refine learn the importance of teamwork in launch- neering-themed projects using LEGO® bricks directions. Strength, flexibility, and agility and master basic gross motor skills such as ing rockets and will have the opportunity to and other materials. Aerospace, structural, are increased as our teachers introduce gym- running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throw- try their hand at each role. water, learn about engineering the Mad Sci- nastic skills with the safest spotting tech- ing, kicking, and catching. Designed to pre- ence way! niques and communication through lan- pare a child for group sports and instill a guage geared to build self-esteem and confi- sense of confidence in connection with physi- dence. Sensitive to peer pressure, these cal activity, our Whiz Kids program empha- 3-4-year-olds are nurtured so tenderly and sizes each of these important skills. The chil- always with a success-oriented approach. dren build strength, balance, agility, flexibili- Relays, more complex games, and beginning ty, and coordination as our instructors main- sports skills lead to increased strength, en- tain a positive, supportive, and noncompeti- hanced manipulative ability, and improved tive atmosphere. Our Whiz Kids are show- hand-eye coordination. ered with praise as they develop persever- ance and self-control. Learn and Play Mini-Camp Mar. 17 – May 26, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Super Kids Wednesday Mar. 17 – May 26, 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 • $220 Wednesday Potty training required. This program Ages 6 - 10 • $80 marries the best of My Gym’s games, relays, These high-energy classes are designed to and physical fun with STEAM project-based be so much fun while giving kids a safe learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, heartbeat-raising workout. Classes focus on Art and Math)! No two classes are the same, developing strength, stamina, and agility as themes and project focus change weekly. with conditioning exercises, yoga, sports To register, visit: Kids will love exploring outer space, super- skills, martial arts, and ninja training prep www.happyvalleyor.gov/services/parks heroes, under the sea, Jurassic times, and activities. Kids will be challenged mentally more! and physically while having a blast!

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The cold, dark evenings of winter are perfect This month marks the eight- for spending time with a good book! The Happy year anniversary of the Happy I am new this year to the Book Group The Happy Valley Library’s book Valley Library Winter Reading Challenge is Valley Library Book Group and and I have enjoyed reading and partici- group has been such a delight to partici- open for one more month to encourage adults members will be discussing their pating in discussions with the group pate in! After retirement, I was looking and teens to keep reading. There will even be 89th book at the next meeting. To members. The book that moved, im- for ways to connect with people in my prizes for some lucky participants! celebrate, Happy Valley Librari- pressed, and in- own community, and ways to stay intel- Visit www.happyvalleyor.gov/winter-reading ans and group co-leaders, Doug spired me most lectually stimulated. to submit an entry for every book you finish Jones and Isaac Rains, asked the was The Water Participating in a li- reading between now and Feb. 28. The final prize group’s members to share their Dancer by Ta-Ne- brary group broad- drawing will be held at the end of the month. Ar- thoughts as they reflect on what hisi Coates. A fic- ened my reading ho- the group has meant to them. ea residents ages 13 and up are eligible to partici- tional account, the rizons considerably Here, the group shares some of pate. No internet access? Call the Library to sub- story highlighted due to the wide va- their favorite reads and discus- mit your entry the living condi- riety of participants sions. at 503-783-3455. tions and inhu- and the expertise of mane regards of the library staff. Black Americans One of my favorites A good book on a cold living in the South was The Rosie Proj- winter day is the I began co-leading the Happy Valley during slavery. In ect, told in first per- Book Group in March 2019 when we perfect way to pass a lot of ways, the story mirrored what son by an autistic read and discussed Nutshell by Ian the time. For every was happening in the Country today, savant Professor of McEwan. This book and the discussion during the COVID-19 Pandemic, lock- book read, adults and Genetics who has never been on a second we had about it illustrate one of my fa- down, and the Black Lives Matter Move- teens have a chance date. He creates a 16-page survey to eval- vorite things about getting to talk ment. A story is infused with personal to win a prize with uate potential partners. I laughed out about books interpretation, a shared sensibility and loud so many times. Or check out Astoria, the Library’s Winter with people. I making sense of life in general. Any A Gentleman from Moscow, The Travel- Reading Challenge. did NOT enjoy reading becomes a portal to that which ing Cat Chronicles, or News of the World. reading this is beyond our knowledge, beyond our- Better yet, check out the library’s website book! Thankful- selves and our experiences. I am in- and join us next time! ly, the book was spired to read on and to explore differ- Stay up-to-date with quite short, and ent genres. — Liz K. I powered through it. How- — Nearia T. a Library newsletter ever, my enjoy- ment for the discussion more that fits your interests than made up for my dislike With information about Library programs, ser- for the selection. Quite a few people The Happy Valley Library Book Group vice updates, and book recommendations, you’ll loved reading the book and thought it has read a lot of great books over the last get library news right to your email inbox. We was fantastic while a respectable num- eight years and there are very few that I offer four different newsletters to choose from: ber of people agreed with my perspec- would not recommend. We don’t read ma- Library News and Highlights, Play and Learn (all tive. It was fascinating to hear and un- ny titles by well-known authors and it’s re- about 0-5 year olds), It’s Elementary (for the K- derstand why people liked a book that warding to dig up some literary gems that 5th grade set), and Teen Space. Find the sign-up I struggled to finish, and it was cathar- may otherwise be overlooked. I’m so im- link on our website at happyvalleyor.gov/library. tic for me to air my grievances against pressed by the open minds and thoughtful- the book. All of this occurred in a ness people bring to our discussions. Once friendly, safe atmosphere where ev- in a while, as I’m reading our selection for eryone felt okay to disagree about the month, I think “Oh my, I wonder what something without getting upset. people are going to think of this!” but I’ve Check out Imagine that! found that when we read something I wor- the Library ry could make people uncomfortable, that — Isaac Rains, Librarian and often leads to great conversations. website Book Group co-leader and select — Doug Jones, Librarian and the Book Group co-leader newsletter that’s right for you.

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Interesting enough, my favorite discussion was the first book I read when I joined the Happy Valley Book Group in June 2013. The Geography of Bliss was so engaging, revealing, and entertaining. I had moved to Oregon Want to learn more two years prior and had been in a book about the Happy Valley Library Book club for seven years Group? Head to happyvalleyor.gov/library with friends in the for information about book selections Seattle area before moving here. I was so and how to join the discussion virtually. happy to reconnect with other avid readers You can even peruse past reading Jennifer Berlingen, Sarah Nichols, Vanessa Noonan, to stretch our minds, delve into unknown Chelsea Smith, Dana Miller, Beth Keown, Joseph Croft topics, and enjoy diverse discussions. selections from previous months. — Jeanne A. Book Group meets the first Thursday of each month at from 6:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. Hospice is...About Living Our team’s mission is that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest Make sure your family stays comfortable this winter level of compassion, respect and quality of care. and call Sun Glow today to get your furnace ready. Virtual visits can replace in-person visits when necessary. Hospice Focuses on the Person, not the Disease During this time we are STILL admitting residents to hospice care, we can STILL offer exceptional care and support through virtual methods and we can STILL safely enter your facility to provide the care that is necessary. Do not hesitate to call us with a question or referral, we are here to help.

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HAPPY VALLEY LIBRARY 13793 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015 | 503-783-3456 | www.happyvalleyor.gov/library Books to read during African American History Month Here are some recent notable books by African American authors that reflect upon and celebrate Black culture and history.

Picture Books Chapter Books Young Adult Adult Non-Fiction Adult Fiction

All Because You Clean Getaway Clap When You Land Begin Again: Deacon King Kong Matter by Nic Stone by Elizabeth Acevedo James Baldwin’s America and by James McBride by Tami Charles, Join William “Scoob” When their father Its Urgent Lessons for Our In the aftermath of a 1969 illustrated by Bryan Lamar on a wild road unexpectedly dies, Own Brooklyn church deacon’s Collier trip through The South two daughters discov- by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. public shooting of a local This is a heart-lift- with his unconventional er their father’s secret James Baldwin grew disillusioned drug dealer, the communi- ing love letter to G’ma, along the way he life, two families, one by the failure of the civil rights ty’s African American and Black and Brown learns about the history in New York, and the movement to force America to Latinx witnesses find unex- children everywhere of the Jim Crow South other in the confront its lies about race. In pected support from each that reminds them and starts to wonder Dominican Republic; our own moment, when that con- other when they are target- how much they about just what G’ma is their grief, anger and frontation feels more urgently ed by violent mobsters. matter! up to on this different perspectives needed than ever, what can we The Vanishing Half unplanned adventure. are told in verse. I am Every Good learn from his struggle? by Brit Bennett From the Desk Legendborn Vanguard: How Black Women Separated by their Thing of Zoe Washington by Tracy Deonn embrace of different racial by Gordon C. James, Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, by Janae Marks Deonn’s debut is a and Insisted on Equality for All identities, two mixed-race illustrated by Derrick Aspiring baker Zoe identical twins reevaluate Barnes well-crafted contem- by Martha S. Jones. receives an unexpected porary fantasy with Vanguard examines the struggle their choices as one raises With powerful text letter on her twelfth roots in Arthurian leg- a black daughter in their and energetic por- of African American women to birthday from her end and traditions of achieve equality and political southern hometown while traits, this title cele- imprisoned father. The the African American the other passes for white brates and affirms power by examining the lives and letter sends Zoe and South. work of black women, including with a husband who is Black boyhood. unaware of her heritage. her best friend on a Punching the Air Maria Stewart, Frances Ellen Magnificent quest to solve the mys- Watkins Harper, and Fannie Lou It’s Not All Downhill from tery of the crime for by Ibbi Zoboi and Homespun Brown Yusef Salaam Zoboi Hamer. Here by Terry McMillan by Samara Cole which her father was convicted. and Exonerated Five The Compton Cowboys: Confident that her best Doyon member, Yusef Salaam The New Generation of days are still ahead, a suc- With earth toned Ways to Make Explore criminal injus- Cowboys cessful businesswoman illustrations and tice with the story of relies on close friends and poetry, this title Sunshine in America’s Urban Heartland by Renee Watson Amal, an aspiring art- by Walter Thompson-Hernandez her resourcefulness when explores family and an unexpected loss turns The Hart family of ist and poet, who is This is the story of The Compton the natural world, jailed after being her world upside down. By pays homage to Portland, Oregon, faces Cowboys - a group of African the best-selling author of many setbacks after accused of assaulting American men and women who the many hues of a White boy. Waiting to Exhale. the color brown, Ryan’s father loses his defy stereotypes and continue job, but no matter what, Stamped: Racism, the proud, centuries-old tradition Transcendent Kingdom and celebrates by Yaa Gyasi being at home in Ryan tries to bring sun- Antiracism, and You of black cowboys in the heart of your own skin. shine to her loved ones. by Ibram X Kendi one of America’s most notorious A novel about faith, sci- What Lane? and Jason Reynolds cities. ence, religion, and family Overground that tells the deeply mov- Railroad by Torrey Maldonado This exploration of Memorial Drive: racism and antira- ing portrait of a family of by Lisa Cline- Multiracial sixth-grader A Daughter’s Memoir Ghanaian immigrants rav- Ransome Stephen questions the cism shines a light on by Natasha Trethewey the history and many aged by depression and A young girl tells limitations society puts The former U.S. poet laureate addiction and grief, narrat- on him after he notices insidious forms of shares a personal memoir about the story of her racist ideas in ed by a sixth-year candi- family’s train jour- the way strangers treat the brutal murder of her mother date in neuroscience at him when he hangs out America, and on ways at the hands of her former step- ney from North to identify and stamp Stanford school of medi- Carolina to New with his white friends father, and how this profound cine studying the neural and learns about the out racist thoughts in experience of loss shaped her as York City as part of our own lives. circuits of reward seeking the Great Migration. Black Lives Matter an adult and an artist. behavior in mice. movement. Adult Romance Explore the traditions of the Lunar New Year Romance One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London Lunar New Year, an important Lunar New Year Plus-sized and fabulous celebration in many cultures, blogger Bea shakes off reads for heartbreak by becoming takes place on Feb. 12. Since the The Animals of the Nian, the Chinese New Mindy Kim and the Lunar Year of the Rat the lead on a reality dating Lunar New Year follows the Chinese New Year Year Dragon: A Beastly New Year Parade by Grace Lin show. movements of the moon, the cal- by Jen Sookfong Lee Tale by Lyla Lee Acclaimed author Lin endar date changes from year to In this dual-language book by Viriginia Loh-Hagan Mindy, a young Korean shares the story of a Prejudice, and Other year. Each year features a differ- (Simplified Chinese and Explore the origins of American girl, is excited to Taiwanese American family February English), 12 animals race enjoy the traditions of the as they face the challeng- Flavors ent animal of the Chinese zodiac, many Lunar New Year tra- by Sonali Dev to represent the new year. ditions in this retelling of holiday, even though she’s es and adventures of a Whether you’re single, at- with this year being the Year of the story of a menacing in a new town. new year. tached, or simply in the A brilliant neurosurgeon on the Ox. the outs with her family dragon and a young girl mood for a good love story, meets an up-and-coming There are many ways to enjoy determined to defeat him. here are some recommend- chef with a chip on his the holiday, from crafting paper ed reads to celebrate love. shoulder. lanterns to gifting envelopes. Fam- ilies wanting to learn more can Party of Two check out some of these books rec- Teen Romance by Jasmine Guillory ommended by our Library staff Going against her better judgement, LA lawyer Olivia and for more suggestions, includ- By the Book ing access to videos, check out the by Amanda Sellet Monroe secretly starts dating a hotshot junior senator Library’s blog. Just head to hap- A 19th century lit until their romance is made pyvalleyor.gov/library/blog. nerd tries to public and her life falls apply advice from under intense media scru- classical heroines tiny, jeopardizing everything. to disastrous results. A Rogue of One’s Own Charming by Evie Dunsmore as a Verb READ, PLAY, CREATE: by Ben Philippe Lady Lucie and her band of Oxford suffragists have Henri uses his finally scraped together charm in busi- enough capital to control ness, friendship, one of London’s major Sharing Mindfulness With Children and school, but publishing houses. 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NEW LOCATION Craig Howe Roland Nomie Ryan Donnelly 12018 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015 DDS, FAGD DMD DMD, FAGD In the Safeway Shopping Center by Starbucks 10 February 2021 y Happy Valley News DIY paper lanterns inspired by the Lunar New Year Dragon dancing these colors everywhere.” Q From Page A2 Danh, who is a sales manager for West Coast Street Wear, puts snippet of lion dancing I will re- consideration into the shows his play. Something about it stuck team attends and the older-gen- with me, and I learned how to eration Asians who understand drum and dance. I joined a team more of the symbolism of the train fourth grade and a Buddhist ditional dance. youth group where there’s al- “We started this team to pro- ways a lion dance team at a tem- mote lion dancing in its most au- ple. I was on two teams and thentic form, so I will always be learned so much from both,” he thinking in the back of my mind said. about the lions I am bringing to a With his knowledge, Danh de- show and how it would look if I’m cided to start his own trying to portray this team. Startup costs art in its purest form,” were expensive with “We started he said. “During Chi- lion heads ranging this team to nese New Year I have from $400 to $1,500. brought out the two Currently, White Lo- promote lion black lions, and some tus has over 30 lion dancing in its older Asians felt it and dragon heads and was auspicious. they are generally re- most authentic Younger crowds are tired after one or two form, so I will more open, but I don’t seasons. always be want to reflect any Lion dancing re- bad luck.” quires two dancers, thinking in the Participants of the whereas dragon danc- back of my 40-member team ing requires eight peo- range in age from 9 to ple with poles to hold mind about the 29. Besides hired up the costume. Dur- lions I am shows, the group is Use this template to create your own paper lantern. ing the Hok San-style starting to compete as dance, which lasts only bringing to a a part of the U.S. Drag- a few minutes, the ani- show and how on and Lion Dance mals mimic their ani- it would look if Sports Association. malistic spirits. The li- They perform roughly City of Happy Valley on acts like a playful or I’m trying to 100 paid shows a year curious cat that paws portray this from business open- These Lunar New Year and sniffs the way a ings to parades, wed- inspired paper lanterns living cat would, while art in its dings and cultural are fun to make and a the dragon shows his purest form.” events. Most of their great way to commemo- fierceness by stomping — Nhan Danh shows are in January rate the occasion. Follow and acting menacing. and February during the directions below using White Lotus works Chinese New Year. the template provided or to “hook the crowd with their li- Happy Valley resident Viet Vo some paper of you own. on’s playful antics.” The dancing, starting lion dancing for White accompanied with loud drum- Lotus in 2016 when he was 8 Directions ming, is interactive with showgo- years old. Though he is no longer ■ Cut out the lantern and ers and confetti is sprayed at the with the organization, he has the handle by cutting along end. fond memories and even danced the thick red lines. “The older generations of at Happy Valley Middle School ■ Fold the lantern along Asians can be superstitious with during a Chinese New Year cel- the dotted line. regard to what color lions are ebration. ■ Cut along the solid lines used. All white lions are meant “It was actually fun dancing – careful not to cut all the for funerals, black lions like war- for White Lotus because my way to the edge! Try replicating riors, so they are there to scare. friend and I were the only kids on ■ Roll along the long edge the template They are meant to be strong and the team at that point,” Vo said. and tape or staple at the top using some tough, but black is an unlucky “We went to many places to and the bottom. colorful color so older generations don’t dance, like the convention cen- ■ Tape or staple the han- construction like to see the black lions. Seeing ter, and the older guys got to dle to the lantern, and paper from a black lion at a business opening dance at the Portland Trail Blaz- you’re done! home. You could can be auspicious. We save them er’s halftime show. We also ■ Do you have any col- even experiment for competitions,” Danh said. danced at weddings.” ored string or ribbon? At- making various “Mostly people want to see Today, even during the pan- tach some to the lantern to sizes and trying the red, pink, yellow and or- demic, White Lotus is still book- make it even prettier! ange lions. You can never go ing events and looking forward ■ more intricate And remember, this is a designs! wrong bringing red and gold li- to the time when there are peo- pretend lantern – not for ons to any event because these ple-filled events where they can lighting. COURTESY PHOTO: colors symbolize luck, love, showcase their lion dancing. PAMELA FOX, WWW. Happy New Year! MARINMOMMIES.COM prosperity and wealth. During For more information, visit: Chinese New Year, you see whitelotusliondance.com.

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In comparison, NCEF families and scholarships. gave $29,000 for the entire 2019-20 school year. design. Q From Page A2 With a school year unlike any other, NCEF “Many of the grants we’re giving out now will has doubled its commitment to funding projects school year. In comparison, for all of last year, still be relevant once in-person school is back in healthier options for them rather than pack- by eliminating grant deadlines for the 2020-21 NCEF awarded over $29,000 in enrichment session,” Rose said. “But distance learning has aged ramen.” school year, reaching out to teachers through grants, which helped fund a suicide prevention created some new needs for students and teach- Tran settled on ramen because of his fami- new media platforms, and giving over $12,000 in club, buy new PE equipment and aid a computer ers, so we’re trying to address those as well.” ly’s love of the dish and his experiences in awards in just the first three months of the coding club. For more information, visit nc-foundation.org. Japanese restaurants. “Ramen is not a new fad. When I worked for Fuji’s, I had a Japanese exchange student customer who would tell me she never had good ramen in Portland. She would ask me to cook ramen for her, and I learned more experience Beware of mail and identity theft at tax time through her feedback. It’s about customers and their focus,” Tran said. “When I cooked at City of Happy Valley transfers over the phone. The Hap- bank accounts, and drain your life home, it was mostly soy sauce based, but I re- py Valley Police Department is not savings. Thieves will also be on the searched and found things we liked to eat.” Tax season is upon us and going to show up at your door and lookout for refund checks, which Cooking for his three daughters — Kaley, while gathering documents and take you away. When in doubt they can manipulate and forge in Emma and Sophie — along with his wife, Viv- crunching numbers may not be about the validity of a call, simply order to cash in. Be extremely dili- ian, Tran was inspired to earn a living in the your idea of a fun night in, this contact the IRS directly at 1-800-829- gent about keeping tabs on your food industry again, but this time on his own. time of year is a popular one 1040 for verification. mailbox and pick up your mail ev- He opened the Miso Ramen food truck in the with scam artists and thieves ery single day. Sadly, Happy Valley Cartlandia food cart pod on Southeast 82nd looking to get their hands on Suspicious Emails is not immune to mail theft and our Avenue and Johnson Creek Boulevard. After your personal information. By The Internet is another place to police respond to calls of mail theft two years of success with the cart, Tran took being mindful and vigilant, you do your due diligence. Be on the all too often. If you will be gone for Protecting yourself from mail fraud the daunting step to open a brick-and-mortar can help keep fraudsters away lookout for Emails that claim you an extended amount of time and and identify theft may feel like one restaurant in 2017 in Happy Valley called from your hard-earned cash. need to click on a link or enter per- can’t check your mailbox, you can more thing to worry about, but taking Umami Ramen. sonal information to take care of a always contact the US Post Office some precautions now may help keep “It was intimidating and exciting at the Unsolicited phone calls tax issue. The IRS will not communi- and place a hold on your mail deliv- your information safe. same time opening up Umami Ramen,” he While those dreaded robocalls cate with you over Email and under ery. Just head to www.usps.com said. “It’s the first time without anybody else’s have become a daily nuisance, it’s no circumstances will agents ask and create an online account. From need to contact your local law en- help that I opened my own restaurant, which likely scammers will up the ante you to give up bank account num- there, you can set up a mail hold for forcement office and file a report. In is a high-risk venture. I was nervous, but the and use additional fear tactics to try bers, credit card numbers, or pass- only the dates you need. You can Happy Valley, you can use the non- excitement pushed me along, and I like seeing to get you to give up your informa- words. Look closely at the Email also sign up for Informed Delivery. emergency number (503-655-8211) to people enjoying their meals; it drives me.” tion this time of year. Calls about account the correspondence is com- With this free service, you can opt get ahold of us. Most importantly, if Today, Tran can be found at Umami Ramen how law enforcement is going to ing from. The name and address do- in to receive digital previews every your Social Security number was serving up his delicious ramen dishes. When suspend or cancel your Social Secu- mains will not match up with any- day that shows general mail that is comprised, make sure you contact Umami Ramen opened, the Umami Bowl was rity number (SSN) due to taxes thing related to official IRS or Social scheduled to arrive each day. This is the Social Security Administration the most popular, but after talking with cus- owed is a typical ask, but please Security sites. Scammers are simply great to have throughout the year (1-800-269-0271) and Internal Reve- tomers and hearing their desires, Tran devel- know it is completely bogus. Hang phishing for your information and and worth looking into, for sure. nue Service (1-800-829-0433). oped the Black Garlic Tonkotsu and the Spicy up the phone, block the number, or might also be attempting to infect Take precautions and keep tabs Tonkotsu bowls, which are now customer fa- better yet, screen unknown callers your computer with malware in or- What to do if a thief gets hold of on your personal information. As vorites. The menu also features chicken and by sending them straight to voice- der to steal other personal data, too. your personal information always, please look out for one an- pork gyoza, shrimp or vegetable tempura, rice mail. A person’s SSN will never get Acting quickly is imperative to other and let us know if you notice bowls and salads. suspended. Never, ever! Only will Mail theft reducing the effects of identity theft. suspicious activity in your neigh- “I feel great to be able to cater to a commu- the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) A SSN is gold for a bad guy, but a Immediately put a fraud alert on borhoods, especially around mail- nity as a whole, not just a specific race or contact you should there be an issue document that displays this along your credit report and contact your box areas. Call 9-1-1 anytime you see people. When I opened Umami Ramen, my related to your SSN or tax payments with your name, birthdate, and sal- bank and credit card companies. It’s suspicious activity or a crime in mindset was: if I can satisfy 70-80% of the taste and even then, agents would never ary, such as your W-2, well, that’s also a good idea to contact the Fed- progress. Again, you can also call buds regardless if they are Asian or Cauca- demand immediate payment and like winning the lottery. With it, eral Trade Commission (1-877-438- the non-emergency number at 503- sian descent, that would be a successful model ask you to provide debit or credit thieves can open credit cards, cre- 4338) and create an Identity Theft 655-8211 to provide information or for me,” Tran said. card information, or set up wire ate new identities, tap into your Report. To complete this, you’ll make a report.

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who clean the books in their Nonprofit works homes. to foster love of “To keep everyone safe, we have several volunteers who reading in kids are working, independently, on various tasks like pickup, de- By SHELLEY McFARLAND livery, cleaning, store organization, sales and surprise Through the Gladstone bags,” Preston said. “It is a ben- School District’s Adopt a efit to everyone involved. Al- Family program, The Clack- though our community of vol- amas Bookshelf gave away unteers loves to be together, its 100,000th book. everyone understands that Started in 2014 by former now is not the time and that teacher Katy Preston, a care- the work is more critical than fully selected board of direc- ever. I have said a million times tors and a that we truly have the best vol- crew of dedi- unteers.” cated volun- “I have said Currently, the bookstore is teers, The a million offering shopping experiences Clackamas by appointment and almost all Bookshelf times that books are 25 cents each. The nonprofit fos- we truly store is organized by category ters a love of have the and has thousands of books to reading in choose from. kids by pro- best “The store is thriving. Ap- viding free volunteers.” pointments are made online, books to chil- Katy Preston, The five people per hour, masks are dren living in required, windows and doors Clackamas low-income are open and there is an age Bookshelf, COURTESY PHOTOS: THE CLACKAMAS BOOKSHELF situations restriction of 12 and older. The executive director Volunteers work at The Clackamas Bookshelf every Saturday. The bookstore has thousands of titles in every category and most cost 25 cents. throughout surfaces are cleaned between Clackamas each session,” Preston said. County. “We offer home delivery of The nonprofit was started surprise bags, which has also when Preston recognized a been successful. We have re- need and realized that having ceived positive feedback on age-appropriate books in the both in-store shopping and the home can help improve kids’ surprise bags. The store will be reading ability, school perfor- closed in January for cleaning mance and success. and reorganization, but Febru- On a shoestring budget, Ex- ary appointments are available ecutive Director Preston re- on our website.” ceived support from teachers, Looking to the future, Pres- friends, businesses and school ton hopes to expand the non- administrators. profit and reach more children. Today, The Clackamas “Our five-year plans include Bookshelf is run out of a two- increasing giveaways to Head unit building at Kraxberger Started in 2014 Start programs all throughout Middle School. One side houses by former Clackamas County and contin- the donation part of the non- teacher Katy ue to serve all 10 school dis- profit, which accepts books and Preston, the tricts,” she said. “We will in- monetary donations. The chil- Although closed for reorganization and cleaning in January, The nonprofit serves crease the number of books dren’s books are cleaned and given away each year, includ- Clackamas Bookshelf store has reopened and appointments are underprivileged sorted by volunteers and dis- ing more books with typically required for shopping. children in tributed in Clackamas County. Clackamas underrepresented characters. All other books, such as County. In the 2019-20 school year, we cookbooks, adult fiction and gave away 21,096 books, so we nonfiction, are alphabetized in books, which are distributed to Center and school giveaways. shelf has given away over porch pickups, and the books will continue to do more each the second unit, which oper- kids through various pro- Since last March, when coro- 20,000 books. Preston said in- are left to sit for several days year.” ates as a bookstore to generate grams, such as Backpack Bud- navirus-mandated restrictions coming book donations now before being brought into the For more information, visit money to buy more children’s dies, Head Start, The Wichita began, The Clackamas Book- are organized as contactless store or to the crew members theclackamasbookshelf.org.

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City of Happy Valley newal application MUST be received by the Feb. 14 deadline or plots will be released This dark, dreary weather won’t last and reassigned to residents looking to join. forever, and Spring will be here before The Happy Valley Community Garden you know it. Whether you are an avid will then accept NEW applications starting gardener or simply enjoy dabbling in the Feb. 15 (no earlier) thru Mar. 15 or until all activity as a hobby, consider taking part plots are filled. Applications must be filled in Happy Valley’s Community Garden. out completely to be considered and plots The Community Garden officially opens will be assigned on a first come, first served PHOTOS SUBMITTED Apr. 1 and extends through mid-November. basis following that Feb. 15 open applica- DECA students Kylie Schmidt and Kellen Akers are finding success teaching younger students, even through the Located next to Happy Valley Park, the tion date. Please note, all Spring/Summer pandemic. Community Garden is a great place to grow planting must be completed by June 1. your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and Community gardeners who have not tend- flowers. It is also a great way to meet other ed to their plots by that deadline will be residents with a passion for gardening. To reassigned. participate, residents must apply for the For further information about the Com- Teens’ DECA project opportunity to tend to a raised bed garden munity Garden, contact Sheri Bartholomew plot, which are available at no cost and at (503) 783-3844 or Email sherib@hap- come in two sizes (5’X5’ or 5’X10’). pyvalleyor.gov . Application forms, gar- Between Feb. 1 through Feb. 14, current dener rules and expectations, and a garden community gardeners in good standing are plot map can be found on the city website fine-tunes online learning eligible to renew their plot at the Happy at https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/commu- Valley Community Garden, however a re- nity/programs/community-garden/. especially when all we can do is CHS seniors Kylie look at a screen and listen,” “The things we learn are Schmidt said. Schmidt, Kellan given to us in a bland, “Through our project, we plan repetitive and dry format. to tackle both these problems in Akers find new ways our school district, starting with to engage students … We plan to get students young students, by getting these engaged in games that are students engaged in games that are unique and educational.” By SHELLEY McFARLAND unique and educational.” After offering DECA work- — Kylie Schmidt shops last year, the duo received Clackamas High School seniors feedback from teachers and stu- Kylie Schmidt and Kellan Akers dents, which helped improve their have adapted to distance-learning though our project may look a lit- workshops. The five main skills restrictions by offering their DE- tle bit different, we still plan to they teach students are: profes- CA workshops online to younger teach students through interac- sionalism (which includes email students. tive activities and equip them formatting), customer service, fu- Distributive Education Clubs of with skills to help them get the ture thinking, “Shark Tank” skills America works with marketing most out of their education on- and teamwork. They have four students to develop business and line.” planned live sessions at schools in leadership skills through academ- Schmidt is a member of the of- North Clackamas School District ic conferences and competitions. ficer board at Sabin-Schellenberg and opportunities for prerecorded Schmidt and Akers, who placed DECA. She continuously volun- versions. first in their Oregon DECA com- teers and tutors at local elemen- “We realized how important petition last year, are offering tary and middle schools. these skills are for everyone to these workshops as part of their “We realize how valuable learn. It is awesome to see kids DECA project. learning real-life skills is, howev- engaging with our lessons, get- “We understand the challenges er, our current education system ting excited to learn, and forming Help plants blossom and grow at Happy Valley’s Community Garden. While current community all students, teachers, peers and does not require a curriculum a general idea of what they want gardeners have the option to renew their plots for another year, should any not be reclaimed, family members are going that includes such skills. Yet, the their future to look like,” Schmidt residents are welcome to apply starting Feb. 15. The garden is located behind the Public through this year, especially with things we learn are given to us in said. Works shop that adjoins the southeast border of Happy Valley Park located at 13770 S.E. younger students, and we just a bland, repetitive and dry format For more information, visit Ins- Ridgecrest Road. want to help,” Schmidt said. “Al- that most students zone out from tagram: ssc_careerdevelopment. :HPDNHDXWRLQVXUDQFH Your Smile, Our Specialty

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Greer the morning of July 18, pneumonia. We were doing ex- erybody was happy and excit- also eventually would get can- 1965, in the South China ercises outside at 5 a.m. rain or ed, and I had been up all night cer from Agent Orange used to ISea, the USS Frank Knox shine, and I came down with watching cables. It was a big spray fields while at Chu Lai. ran aground on the Pratas cor- pneumonia, but we didn’t know party without the booze.” Today, he is cancer-free. al reef, and for the next month, that. I went to the sickbay There were a few injuries, “We were doing shore bom- was stranded with crew until where I was given a shot of but no loss of life during the or- bardment and I was stationed it could be extricated. penicillin, and I’m allergic to deal. Greer traveled with the in the boiler room. I took a It was a formative moment penicillin,” Greer said. ship to Taiwan for one month break, and I came up out of the for all the sailors aboard the “The doctors thought I had where the damaged parts were boiler room just as a wave Gearing-class destroyer, many meningitis, and I was paralyzed welded, then to Yokosuka, washed up on the main deck of whom stayed with the ship from the waist down because of where the ship was fully re- and slammed the hatch shut. It through the removal and repair the penicillin. They hauled me paired in dry dock over 18 caught me across the wrist and process. off to the hospital and quaran- months. cut all the nerves and tendons,” Don Greer was born in San tined the company because In 1966 Greer, now a petty of- he said. “I was patched up on Jose, California, during the last they thought I was contagious ficer second class, left the the ship, and a few days later, I year of WWII, in 1944. and come to find out Frank Knox after one year in saw a surgeon in Da Nang har- His father was in the it was just pneumonia dry dock and joined the Sea- bor, and he ran a needle clear U.S. Army, serving at and an allergic reac- bees (U.S. Naval Construction through my hand and I couldn’t the Presidio in San “People tion. Those 80 guys Battalions) at Chu Lai Air Base feel it. The surgeon did a great Francisco. Greer’s thank me for had to spend another in Vietnam for three months. job, and the feeling returned mother later remar- my service, week there, and they “I saw a few things with the and no side effects.” ried, this time to an weren’t too happy.” Seabees. We were next to the In all, Greer spent 26 years Air Force serviceman but I should After three weeks First Marine Division. I was in serving his country — nine who had hopes his be thanking in the hospital, Greer the Naval Support Detachment years in active duty and 17 stepsons would join was discharged with Navy veteran Don Greer holds a photo of himself when he enlisted at where we helped take care of years in the reserves, retiring the Air Force. them because full mobility and was the warehouses and unloaded as boiler technician chief. He the age of 18. Greer would spend a total of 26 years in the service and As it turned out, able to finish boot ships when they came in,” he earned his GED while at sea they are the was on the USS Frank Knox when it ran aground on the Pratas Reef in Greer joined the Na- camp. With boot said. “Between us and the Ma- and his associate degree from 1965. vy while his brother taxpayers.” camp completed, rine Division was the Fuel Hos- Mt. Hood Community College. joined the Army. A — Don Greer Greer, now a fireman pital, where lots of casualties He married and remarried, high school dropout, apprentice, was radio navigation reading. At Knox endured two typhoons came in; lots of helicopters fly- and his wife, Irene, died in 2013 Greer enlisted in 1963 shipped off to Yoko- 165 miles southeast of Hong and one tropical storm. It was ing in day and night. I felt sorry after 26 years together. With at age 18. In 1964, af- suka, Japan, where Kong, the Pratas Reef was known there were sharks in the for them. I was fortunate I was his engineering expertise, ter the Gulf of Tonkin incident, his ship, the USS Frank Knox charted; there is even a Chi- water, and in case they needed in a secure area.” Greer worked for various com- Congress passed a resolution (which was built the year Greer nese underwater demolition to abandon the ship, each man Boiler technicians were panies working in machinery giving President Lyndon B. was born) was docked. He team building at the end of the had a service knife for protec- needed in Southern Vietnam at repair, even working two years Johnson authority to increase would be on the USS Frank reef on a small island. tion. Vung Tau, and Greer worked in in Saudi Arabia and a stint in military presence in the region. Knox two years before the fate- “We hit it dead center. They There were enough provi- the engineering department. Hawaii before retiring from ci- “I went to high school at Pet- ful night it ran aground. (Chinese) sent a rowboat out sions, and they often ate sand- “I was supposed to be there a vilian work in 2008. aluma and my stepfather had a “I just got off watch in the and told us to get off their reef. wiches. During moderate year, but they needed boiler Greer said the time he spent medical discharge. He and I boiler room at midnight and We’d just as soon leave and nights sailors would sleep on technicians in southern Viet- in the Navy was exciting, and didn’t see eye-to-eye. I was go- crawled in the rack and about 2: were headed for Taiwan for lib- the top deck of the ship, but nam, so that’s where I went,” he treasures his memories and ing to high school and working, 30 in the morning we hit the erty,” he said. “There was a lot during inclement weather they he said. “We were in the harbor shares his experiences with the and he wanted me to pay rent. I reef,” he said. “It was on a Sun- of flooding, and we had to shut would have to wade through swinging from an anchor Happy Valley Veterans Group moved out into a hotel. Kind of day morning, so much for the the boiler down because we seawater to get to their bunks. (moored and swinging with the and the Frank Knox Reunion tough for a teenager living by weekend. Couldn’t go any- had a 3,000-degree fire going to Salvage companies brought tides) doing repair work on the Association. himself like that and going to where anyhow because we make the steam. Everything liquid Styrofoam, which Greer river patrol boats and swift “People thank me for my ser- school,” Greer said. were out at sea. It shook every- forward of the boiler rooms helped mix and set into the boats. Lots of fuel and water on vice, but I should be thanking “As soon as I turned 18, I thing up pretty good. I had no flooded including the sonar flooded compartments. The there, I kept track of the 700,000 them because they are the tax- joined the Navy and got a good idea what it was because I room, ammunition room — we Styrofoam expanded pushing gallons of diesel, and when they payers, and I received an edu- education. I didn’t want to be in hadn’t experienced anything pulled the ammunition out of the water out of the compart- needed fuel they would come cation for it. There’s no place the infantry, and I was inter- like that before. Two years on the magazines before it flooded. ments. and see me, and I’d get it to like home. I should thank them ested in engineering, and the the ship and we had been “After three days we had a “We would have sunk once them.” because I got the education, the Navy had what I wanted. Ini- through that area many times lot of support from the fleet we came off the reef if we had Greer left Vietnam and at- experience and to see the tially, I wanted to be an electri- before.” with tugboats and barges. We all the water weight. Without tended boiler engineering world,” he said. “I’ve been to cian, but they didn’t need any, This time, the USS Frank put the ammunition on one of the water, we were still buoy- school in Philadelphia where he Africa, the Persian Gulf, across so I became a boiler technician, Knox was 28 miles off course. the barges and tied it down ant. At low tide we were sitting earned another stripe. When the Indian Ocean, all over the and I learned a good trade,” he The navigator had miscalcu- right before a typhoon came.” in 13 feet of water, and we need- he picked up another ship in Pacific, to Australia, Alaska, all said. lated while taking a reading of Of the 250 men aboard the ed 19 feet to float the ship. At Vietnam, the USS Tutuila, a over Asia. I’ve done a lot and Greer attended basic train- the stars with a sextant and ship, 95 stayed, including Greer. high tide, which was 18 to 19 Luzon-class internal combus- seen a lot and the taxpayers ing for three months at Naval wasn’t able to receive a LORAN For 37 days, the USS Frank feet, a destroyer called the USS tion engine repair ship, he over- paid for it.”

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Donning the Happy Valley city name on your postal address doesn’t always mean your residence is located within city limits. This online map might be able to help. Check out www.happyvalleyor.gov/hvcitylimits for more information.

City of Happy Valley How do I know if I live in Happy Valley? Why does this matter? Still not sure if your residence For any resident, it is important to know if You are only considered to live within the city limits Unincorporated areas of Clack- is within Happy Valley city you are in fact located within the city limits or if you or your rental property owner pays property amas County are only bound by limits? in an unincorporated area of the county. taxes to the City of Happy Valley. A quick way to dou- the laws of Clackamas County. In Confusing matters, city boundaries often do not ble check this is to look at your most recent property addition, they are only served by A helpful resource available on the exactly match those defined by the United States tax statement. The section on the righthand side of your Clackamas County. If you have a City’s website is a zoning map that Postal Service (USPS). When it comes down to it, ad- statement itemizes general government taxes that are request for services such as street quickly can help you determine if your dresses simply help the USPS narrow down what assessed. If City of Happy Valley isn’t listed, then you sweeping, road repair, code en- home or business is located within the post office in the vicinity would most efficiently han- do not reside within Happy Valley city limits. You can forcement, park maintenance, and City of Happy Valley. Check out www. dle your incoming mail and other deliveries. This also think back to your voting ballot. If the option to many more, it can only be ad- happyvalleyor.gov/hvcitylimits and means some properties in unincorporated Clacka- vote for City related levies or City Council elections dressed by the proper jurisdic- simply enter your address in the top mas County take the name of Happy Valley as its have not been presented, then you are also not a resi- tion. If your address is outside the left-hand corner. If the address you en- city for easier mailing and directional purposes. In dent within Happy Valley city limits. If your tax state- city limits, the Happy Valley team tered is within city limits, an informa- other words, some people whose address includes ment is not handy, you can always check it out online at isn’t able to help and you will need tion box will display that indicates Happy Valley, OR 97086 live outside city limits. www.clackamas.us/at/statement.html for more details. to contact Clackamas County. Happy Valley as the city of jurisdiction.

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