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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (June 12, 1996)
r 4 • - •; • •• > . •—* >4 ■*• *■• ** • W*» ** ’ 4■ *• * - ’ • * ,. rf*. ' *4 ' * *- / * . .■ • • -J L » } ’* L«<eo<4M|IWMWlWIM * P agi B2 J i m 12, 1996 * fin P ortland O bserver (lije JJorthtnò (Ob sem er Garden Blooms I lelp Children Grow F ru it and ( low er, O re g o n 's oldest daycare center, is h avin g a d in n e r/au ctio n Satu rd ay night June I 5 at M ontgom ery Park. The A u ctio n , “ K i d ’ s Room s * G a r den B lo o m s,” is the non-profit a g e n cy ’s b iggest fund -raiser o f the year Th e revenue raised from the O ral A u ctio n w ill fund sc h o l arships for lo w -in co m e fam ilies. The auction w ill center around ch ild re n 's unique and custom fur n ish in gs as w ell as gardening Item s to be auctioned in clude C u sto m -d esign e d c h ild re n ’ s fu r niture. breakfast with santa & en- terta.nment for 8, one fruit pie per month for a year, Rose G a r den sk y b o x party for 18. 2 5 -Y r . O ld Japanese M aple, W innie The Pooh gardening co lle ctio n and a Zen g o lfin g lesson by the author o f "B e yo n d T h e F a irw a y .” D en nis S n o d grass, President and C E O o f D e n n is ’7 Dees N u rs eries, is the au ctio n 's honorary c h a ir p e r s o n H e c o m m e n ts, “ H e lp in g lo w -in co m e fa m ilie s afford q u ality ch ild care like Fru it & Flo w er is a w onderful way to nurture O re g o n ’ s most sp e cial garden.” I he cost in clu des a fine dinner and no-host c o c k ta ils. F ru it & Flo w er is a 5 0 1 (c)3 n o t-fo r-p ro f it agency. Fru it & F lo w e r is O re g o n ’s oldest ch ild ca re center and the first to become n atio n ally accred ited. Its m issio n is to p ro vide full-tim e q u ality care for the c h il dren o f parents who are w o rkin g , in school or in train in g. F ru it & Flow er was founded in I 885, and has p rovided day care to five generations o f ch ild ren . The silent A u ctio n and no host co cta ils starts at 5:30. D in n e r is scheduled for 7:30 and the oral aution at 8:3 0 at the M o ntgo m e ry P a rk A t r iu m , 2701 N W V aughn, Po rtlan d . O R . C a ll 228- 7984 for reservations or more inform ation Middle Years Can Be Wonder Years For Teens carlvadnlpKCpnrp When recal I ing ’ early adolescence, it’s not surprising that many o f us grimace at the confusion o f the mid dle years. The wonder years? Sort of. A s adults we may catch ourselves fearing that aliens have inhabited the bodies o f our sons and daughters or teen students; Their unbridled enthu siasm, explosive physical growth, emotional turmoil, sexual stirrings, unlimited curiosity, annoying know- it-all attitudes. It’s difficult to under stand the extreme changes and com plexities o f the middle years once we’ve passed through them. Between 10 and 15, students un- Join The Adventure H o stin g a H ig h Sch o o l E x change Student in August, 96 is b rin g in g the w orld to your door step. We need fa m ilie s o f a ll types R etired co u ples, to s in gle parent fa m ilie s have en jo ye d h avin g an international son or daughter, not o n ly tow parent fam ilies. Students arrive the second week in A ugust with their own spending money for clothes, entertainm ent, and other e x penses. f hey have their own M edical Insurance as w ell. H o st F a m ilie s A g r e e to Room and Board, and to in clude them as a fam ily mem ber we have don semester, as w ell as A cad e m ic Sch o o l year students. A ll students speak en glish Fo r more inform ation please c a ll toll free 888 743-8721. Hpron _ ____i dergo the mnrt most profound _ personal changes than at any other period in their lives. 1 hese developmental pro cesses, while natural and necessary, often constitute great challenges for early teens as well for their teachers, parents, and others entrusted with the responsibility for their healthy development and education. Unfortunately, during the dynam ic transition from childhood to adult hood, parents and adults frequently push children away in the mistaken beliefthat what teens really need and want is to be left alone. Com pelling research, however, indicates that middle level students need all the support, encouragement, and men toring that adults can provide, and just as much direction, love, and guid ance as they were given in their ele mentary school years. Their fears must be addressed, their dreams and goals nurtured, and their voices hon ored. According to Indiana Univer sity's Center for Adolescent Studies, . . . young teens need a balance o f five key supports: • Belonging: The feeling o f love, trust; attachment to others and in stitutions • M astery: The potential to achieve in a variety o f ways • Independence: Learning the d if ference between being a strong leader and an aggressor • G enerosity: Opportunities to help others • Stim ulation: A variety o f inter esting, fun. and engaging activities With numerous contem porary challenges confronting schools and communities, it's clear that middle schools face formidable obstacles in their efforts to create safe and equita ble learning environments. Io achieve this, middle schools must incorporate several education al practices that reflect students' de velopment and societal needs: • Well prepared and committed ed ucators for young adolescents Michael Harper and L I F E . Cen ter team up to kick o ff the 11 th annual Back-to-School clothing drive for the areas needy children. Clothing for boys and girls o f all ages is need ed. The collection takes place from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 15 at 4245 S. W. Corbett. Portland. A drawing for a gift certificate com pletes the kick-off. Donations can also be dropped o ff Saturday at the Center, 2746 N.E. M .L .K Blvd., from 10 a.m. till noon. “ We expect nearly 2,000 kids on August 31st, and this is a great way to start the drive,” said acting chair Richard Rickel. Harper will sign autographs, and a $25 certificate from Caplan’s Sports World w ill be drawn at noon. The winner w ill be notified. L .I.F .E . Center staff w ill collect, mend and clean the donated clothing for the August 3 1 giveaway. L I F E. Center has been assisting the needs o f individuals in the Metro area from more than 28 years. For more information, contact Charles Carter at 284-6878. Volunteers Needed Are you (or someone you know) Avail able to drive Meals-on-Wheels once a month, once a week, or as a substitute? Northeast Loaves & Fishes needs driv ers to help deliver noon-time meals to homeboundsenioreitizens inyourneigh- borhood. It only takes about one hour to make a huge difference!! You are needed! Call 248-5211 today. A b it i li H V Evelyn l.ouise W illiam s, a longtime N. Portland resident, died May 23 at her N E Portland, Oregon home, she was 49. W illiam s was born, Dec. 5, 1946 in Fowler, C alif, and moved to Portland at age 1 I. a Jefferson High School graduate o f the class o f 1965, she worked as an information Specialist for the Portland Airport. She is survived by her son, Kevin W illiams; her daughter, C hris Kelsaw and her mother, Edna W illiam s all o f Portland. She was proceeded in death by her Father. Albert W illiam s in 1992. Services were May 28 at Rose C ity Cemetery and Funeral Home. Steak SALE Prices Effective June 12 through June 18,1996 at your nearby Safeway store. SAFEWAY Thunk you, Teresa Knapp -SÄ» Ronald McDonald To Appear Ronald McDonald, w ill visit the 29th And Powell M cDonald’s Satur day, June 15 from noon to 2 p.m. Children W ill Get to Meet and Greet Ronald M cDonald. I he Ambassa dor o f Fun, Ronald McDonald, will entertain with an afternoon o f fun and games. Ronald McDonald, a friend to children all over the world, will be available to meet and greet local- area children and their families. Other shows where Ronald per form s lo c a lly are “ Y o u ’re the S ta r," and the “ Safety Sho w ." A ll R o n ald show s encourage au dience p articip atio n and are edu catio nal. High expectations fo r a ll students and a ll educators • Fam ily and community partner ships to ensure involvement in each student’s education • Safe and positive school climates that encourage learning fo improve the school success rates o f middle schoolers who expe rience risk factors that lead to low performance, schools and families must foster the personal resiliency o f youth in their early teens so they become socially competent, possess problem-solving skills, and gain a sense o f purpose, autonomy, and fu ture. Three key facets o f families, school, and communities promote resiliency in young teens: /.The presence o f at least one supportive, caring adult in achild’s life. 2. Consistent communication o f high expectations to the child. 3. Ample opportunities for the child to participate and contribute in mean ingful ways. clothing Drive For Kids Begins Quality Beef Rib Eye Steak • Bone-In • Valu-Pack, 4 or more • Smaller packages, 3.18-lb •SAVE UP TO 1.41-LB Fresh Sweet Ripe Cantaloupe • Whole melons lb Safeway Lemonade • 12-0unce frozen Regular, Pink or Raspberry Salewa« r..M In Your Oregonian FOODday in the . I •SAVE UP TO 1.97 ON THREE Portland Metro Area ...And Save More Shopping A t Safeway! 1 Eni°vEx,raSavinSs Wilh The t Savings Guide Available al your Sa,eway 5t0re-