September 4, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com • 9A Students plan, prepare garden Garden from Page 1A a private chef from Cannon Beach and the owner of Dough Dough Wholesale Bakery. Hoffman talked to the students about healthy eat- ing and the importance of presentation. “Make food look nice so people get ex- cited to eat it,” he told camp- ers. Hoffman advocated using local and seasonal products to cut down on the economic and envi- ronmental costs of grow- ing and transporting foods out of season. “It doesn’t have to come from somewhere else,” he said. “My main focus is to try to be as lo- cal as possible.” Using produce plucked from the Sunny Pool Com- munity Garden, he served a vegetarian stir-fry and coleslaw using homemade mayonnaise. Then it was time for a tasting. $t ¿ rst, students were wary of the predom- inately veggie snacks. That tune was quick to change. A student who had previously voiced his hatred of vegetables thor- oughly enjoyed his cole slaw and stir-fried vege- tables. When asked why he liked the food so much he answered, “Because it tastes good!” After lunch, students used permanent markers to sign their names on the posts at the garden — a trib- ute to their effort in starting a trend at the school, Blake said. The project will now be passed on to a Seaside High School senior for his Paci¿ ca Project during the fall and winter. Looking ahead Posts now line the pe- rimeter of the garden, lo- cated on the south side of the campus, and fencing, boxes and soil will be put in next. The goal, Blake said, is to have the garden completed by spring in time for planting. Teachers may then decide to incor- porate the garden into their classes. Any food harvest- ed will go to students and their families. The South Clatsop County Food Bank will receive any excess, Blake said. The recreation district is funding the initial start- up for the school garden, but Blake anticipates they will seek small grants from other local organiza- tions, like the Rotary Club of Seaside and the Kiwan- is Club of Seaside. Blake said she hopes the school’s garden will provide a new opportunity for local children to learn about health and nutrition and bene¿ t from their labor. “This is really important work,” she said. All of these aspects — fostering community gar- dens, buying local prod- ucts and supporting local farmers — contribute to sustainability and eco- nomic vitality in the area, Blake said. “I think we can really make a difference,” she said. KATHERINE LACAZE/SEASIDE SIGNAL First- through fi fth-grade students were exposed to fresh produce and herbs from the Sunny Pool Community Garden during a weekly garden class as part of the Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District’s Summer Camp for fi rst- through fi fth-graders. KATHERINE LACAZE/SEASIDE SIGNAL The Seaside Civic and Convention Center installed a new seven-panel mural, created by Nathan Hammond, of Nvision Imaging. Turning a wall into a piece of art at the Seaside Convention Center Artwork dedicated to the memory of John Patterson By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal The Seaside Civic and Convention Center recent- ly installed a new mural that simultaneously cap- tures iconic Seaside and summons the memory of former Gearhart resident John Patterson. Patterson, considered a “friend of the convention center,” died two years ago. The mural, created by Nathan Hammond of Nvi- sion Imaging, hangs above the staircase and can be viewed from the second À oor. Composed of seven panels 40 inches feet wide and 7 feet tall, the artwork spans the length of a wall. Inside the photograph used for the mural is a small glimpse of Seaside’s hall- marks: the beach, the Prom- enade, the Turnaround, smil- ing tourists, a dazzling sunset over the water and Tillamook Head in the distance. “We wanted something that says ‘Seaside,’” Gen- eral Manager Russ Van- denberg said. Vianne Patterson, John Patterson’s widow, agreed. “It’s very lively. It does make you want to con- nect.” John Patterson, who died Dec. 1, 2013, sparked the idea for the project, hoping to transform “a blank white wall into a beautiful piece of art,” Vandenberg said. Patterson was known for carrying his cam- era around, even after he retired from a career as a professional pho- tographer. Patterson’s responsibility included imaging projects at the When Vianne and John Patterson moved per- manently to their beach home in Gearhart about 10 years ago, John Patterson was known to stop by the center often with his dog, Mollie. Shortly before his death, Vandenberg and Patterson talked about do- ing a mural to decorate the inside of the center. Later, using Patterson’s original concepts, Vandenberg re- connected with Hammond about completing the proj- ect. The idea for the project was origi- nated by Gearhart resident John Pat- terson. A plaque hangs by the mural, dedicating the artwork to the memory of Patterson. KATHERINE LACAZE SEASIDE SIGNAL convention center, such as the “Greetings From Seaside Oregon” mural on the southern exterior of the facility — created in partnership with Ham- mond — and several en- larged black-and-white shots from the Seaside Museum and Historical Society inside. When discussing the right photograph to use, their vision evolved from a simple ocean image to an image with Tillamook Head. Eventually, Ham- mond said, they decided “we wanted something that really represented Seaside.” Not only did they want it to include the Promenade and a touch of human activity, but it also was to be shot at sunset. It took several months and four trips to Seaside for Hammond to get the perfect photo. In mid-June the fortunes aligned, and he took the picture stand- ing on a 10-foot ladder by Seaside’s WorldMark by Wyndham. The ¿ nal proj- ect was installed at the convention center Aug. 24. The convention center staff decided the mural should be, in part, a tribute to its originator, so a small plaque hangs to the left. It reads: “This mural is ded- icated to the memory of John Patterson.” That the mural was dedicated to his former boss and colleague and someone he considered a mentor, Hammond said, “brought tears to my eyes.” The project cost $6,500. To protect the investment, Hammond treated the mu- ral to protect it against fading for many years to come. Vandenberg said he is interested in bringing more visual art and culture to the convention center, and Seaside in general. Visitors who see it will be reminded “of how beauti- ful the North Coast is,” he said. 5 Minutes with… Karyl Moss Get to know Karyl Moss, owner of Moss Furniture and Décor in the Salmonberry Square on Broadway. Moss, an Astoria resident, opened the shop in January to sell an eclectic mix of antiques, recycled furniture and other new and used items. Q: When you moved to Astoria, did because the kids are in school you know you were going to open your store in Seaside? A: No, I had been looking around. I wasn’t sure. But I liked Broadway. I knew it was a busy area. We looked up and down the street, but we wanted it over here because it was a little bit easier for people to get furniture. And there is a little bit more parking. I love the building itself. full-time. I knew I was looking for something to do, I just didn’t know what. Then the opportunity came for the purchase, so I was like, “Shoot, I’ll just be a store owner.” It’s fun. I love this. I get my dream job. Q: Where do you get the items for your store? A: We go everywhere: storage here. auctions, you name it. My silent partner has such an awesome eye for picking out the greatest stuff. Then we repurpose it and repaint it. Her husband, who retired this year, makes me custom pieces, which I love. Q: What made you decide to do Q: How much work do you spend vintage furniture and items? getting items ready to sell? Q: Were you the fi rst store owner to move into the remodeled Salmonberry Square mall? A: