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(ABOVE) MDA North Metro and Vancouver Goodwill Ambassador Carson Jones, 12, and his counselor Bobby Heiney, 24, from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. (RIGHT) Water Ball, organized by Springfield Local 1395 and Hoodland Local 1660, was a camp favorite for more than 100 MDA campers. Some 70 union firefighters took part. Fire Fighters play with MDA kids at summer camp WELCHES, Ore. — Over 100 firefighters from Hood River, Hoodland, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Clackamas, Lake Os- wego, Hillsboro, Albany, Estacada and Portland took part in “Fire- fighter’s Day” July 12 at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s an- nual summer camp at Camp Arrah Wanna. Over 90 youths from Oregon and Southwest Washington attended the camp July 8-15. The camp allows children ages 6 to 21 with neuromuscular dis- eases who are in wheelchairs or have limited mobility to enjoy a fun-filled week of activities in a physically and emotionally-safe environment. “The camp experience gives participants the unique opportunity to make friends and participate in outdoor events alongside youth with similar diseases,” said Jes- sica Pollack, public affairs coordinator for the MDA Portland region. More than 30 firefighters donated a week of their personal time by serving as camp counselors for the entire week. On Firefighter’s Day, the kids played a few games of water ball and had Fire- fighter Fear Factor where they had to dig gummy worms out of tins of pudding with their face. They also had blindfolded wheelchair maze races. “The kids had a great time with them (firefighters) while they were there,” Pol- lock said. The International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, is one of MDA’s old- est and largest sponsors. Fire Fighters have contributed over $230 million to MDA since 1954. Not only do they volunteer at camp every year, fire departments across Oregon and the U.S. participate in Fill-the-Boot drives, whereby firefighters ask passing motorists to fill their fire boots with cash for MDA. MDA sent out a special “thank-you” to the following locals for attending this year’s MDA camp: Albany 845, Canby 1660, Clackamas County 1159, Corvallis 2240, Forest Grove 1660, Gresham 1062, Hillsboro 2210, Hood River 3256, Hood- land 1660, Newberg 1660, Portland 43, Sandy 1660, Springfield 1395, Tualatin Valley 1660, and Vancouver, Wash. 452. Successfully Protecting Your Rights Juries have awarded more than $12 million in verdicts for our clients since 2000. In or out of court, the trial lawyers at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP know how to get you the best results. Representing working people in the Northwest and Alaska for more than 30 years Toxic injuries : Construction accidents : Nursing home abuse and neglect : Maritime and railroad injuries Korean War Veterans organization is looking for new members. The group meets the 4th Tuesday each month (Aug. 22), at noon at Milwaukie Elks Lodge, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd. For more information, call Max Loucks at 503-286-1464 AUGUST 4, 2006 Broadway Floral OREGON : Tel: 503.224-4100 Products liability for the BEST flowers call ALASKA 503-288-5537 Tel: 907.276-5152 : Automobile, truck, and airplane accidents 1638 NE Broadway, Portland Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP www.lbblitigation.com NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Committed to Your Best Interests PAGE 7
