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The Miracle of a Million Lights
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fhis classic example ofVictorian architecture
was built in 1885 by retired ship captain,
David Cole. The mansion was a present for
Cole’s new bride, Laura Boone, the great
granddaughter o f Daniel Boone. The 6,300-
square-foot Queen Anne style mansion is in
North Portland is the oldest o f its kind in the
city, and one o f the oldest on the entire West
Coast.
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andcelebrateNational Handwriting Day
at a FREE Handwriting Improvement
Workshop at Portland State University
on Saturday, January 22, from 10 am .
- 1 p.m. Contact Alba Scholz at 503/
725-4890.
Music Marathon
E thos, Inc., P o rtla n d ’s nonprofit
m u ltic u ltu ra l m usic c e n te r, is
sponsoring a “Music Marathon” to
benefit music education programs for
disadvantaged youth. This benefit will
tak e place at th e P ortland S tate
University Ballroom in the Smith Center
on December 11, 1999 from 3 pm -
noon. Music will be provided by nine
local bands. Tickets sold at the door are
$5 for students and $7 for general
admission. People can donate a musical
instrument and get in free. Call 503/
241-8824 or see www.ethos - inc.
com .
Holiday Luncheon
You are invited to join us for a “Holiday
Luncheon” on Saturday, December 18
at Shenanigan’s Restaurant, located at
4575 N. Channel at 11 a.m. The special
guest speaker will be Prophetess Pat
Hyche o f Seattle, Washington. Donation
amount is $25. The event is sponsored
by the Kings Temple Christian Center
P a sto r Sam B ailey. F or fu rth e r
information, please call 503/287-5177.
The house was constructed entirely by local
craftsmen on a 629-acre land grant located on
the original riverbank o f the Columbia. The
interior is lavished with original light fixtures
and museum quality Povy stained glass
windows.
Left untouched for over a hundred years, the
ornate gingerbread and spooling woodwork
was milled right on the premises. Breathtaking
details include a winding front staircase and
even a third-floor ballroom where it is said that
Mrs. Cole died in a fire.
Listed on the National Historic Register, the
la n d m a rk e x te rio r is d e c o ra te d w ith
gingerbread detail, beautiful doors and trim
work and a massive wrap-around covered
porch. It is truly a magnificent site.
Each year, nearly 200weddings, anniversaries,
and other gala events grace the vast 2-1/2
acres o f trees, flowers, grass and curving
walkways. Included is a 42 ’ diameter gazebo
that is enclosed in the winter and a fountain
garden. The entire property is enclosed for
privacy and yet is large enough to hold well
over 2,000 people on the grounds and in the
house.
The Queen Anne Victorian Mansion opened
on Saturday, November 27, 1999, with the
lighting o f the spectacular 2.5 million lights.
Other festivities included: a children’s winter
wonderland, SantaClaus, and a performance
by premier northwest saxophonist Patrick
Lamb and his band; along w ith, special guest
gospel artist Debra Crowe.
The Miracle o f a M illions Lights presented
it’s sole benefactor Camp UKANDU.This
American Cancer Society camping program
helps children whose illness would otherwise
prevent them from enjoying such childhood
experiences.
Admission is $4.00 for adults, and $2.00 for
children 3-13, and the event will run from 6pm-
11pm. The mansion is located at 1441 North
M cClellan in Portland. O ther sponsors
include/ KKJZ, KATU, Daisy Kingdom,
Superior Coffee, Coast Crane, Interstate
Hauling, West Coast Productions, Ourtown,
and Albertsons. For more information please
caU503.283.3224.
Parenting Teens
Positive Discipline, Betsy Davenport,
instructor. Saturday, December 11,9
am to noon. $30 indiv, or $35 for 2
Jefferson principal accepts new position
adults, same home.
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N atural
Health Clinics
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The National College o f Naturopathic
Medicine is now offering its “20/20”
college student healthcare package to
all Portland area college students. Now,
students can go to N CN M ’s three
primary locations for only $20 a visit,
and get a 20% discount on all natural
medicinary purchases during teaching
visits. For more information, call 503/
499-4343, ext. 1116.
Lela Roberts, current Jefferson High School
principal, has accepted a new assignment in
Portland Public Schools to support student
achievement in reading among all schools in
the Jefferson High cluster, Superintendent
Ben Canada announced. Roberts will begin
her new position on Jan. 4,2000. Canada has
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Christmas Fantasy
Trail
Take a walk through a lighted, wooded
trail decorated with thousands o f lights.
We have an assortment o f Christmas
trees, cedar boughs, swags and holly
are for sale. Refreshments are available.
Open from 6 to 9 p.m., M ondays
through Saturdays at Wenzel Farm,
19754 South Ridge Road, Oregon City.
Admission costs are adults $3, ages 12
and younger $2.
The Journey Within
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Authorized representatives o f Sant
Thakar Singh will be offering a free
program which includes instructions
for the inner Light and Sound meditation.
This process, which brings inner peace,
can be learned by young and old alike
regardless of faith, religion or lifestyle.
Sessions will be held in M olíala,
Woodburn and Hillsboro on December
10, 11 and 12. Call Jackie Brown,
Program Coordinator at 681-9791 or
1-888-681-9791.
Lela Roberts, current Jefferson High School principal
programs to increase achievement. “This level
o f reading support can have an immediate
impact in the schools w e’ve targeted for
continued success,” he said.
In fall 2000, Roberts will become principal at
one o f the Jefferson cluster elementary
schools while continuing to assist Jefferson
feeder schools in their reading efforts, Canada
said. Roberts has worked in Portland Public
Schools for 28 years, where she has been an
elementary and middle school teacher, and
principal at Ball, Hayhurst, Humboldt, Kenton
and Markham elementary schools in Portland.
She was named principal at Jefferson in July
1998.
Canada said Bacon will serve as interim
Jefferson principal through this school year.
In January, the district will launch a national
search for a permanent principal, a position
for which Kevin may choose to apply.
“Kevin has done an excellent job as vice
principal at Jefferson,” Canada said. “He has
strong support from the Jefferson students,
staff and community.”
Bacon said he will focus his efforts on
implementing the school improvement plan
developed by Jefferson’s SiteCouncil, which
calls for increased achievem ent for all
students.
“W e’re developing our curriculum to meet
the needs o f a diverse student body - ranging
from honors students to those who need to
strengthen basic skills,” Bacon said. “W e’ve
got a great group o f teachers dedicated to
meeting students’ needs ”
“This is a terrific opportunity,” he said.
B acon has se rv e d as a te a c h e r and
administrator at Jefferson, and as a teacher at
Whitaker and George middle schools.
Canada said his administration is committed
to providing the guidance and support needed
to help the new administration succeed. He
intends to name anew curriculum vice principal
by Dec. 15.
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In the wake o f a commute that saw extra-long
backups coinciding with the construction
closures on the Fremont Bridge this week,
Oregon Department ofTransportation officials
are warning motorists that patience and
planning ahead are two strategies that will
pay off for them in approaching their daily
commute.
rNvoouy im.es oein g stuck m trattic, especially
when they are trying to reach a destination on
a deadline,” said ODOT Region Construction
Manager Walt Bartel. “At the same time,
commuters can help out their own cause by
planning to use alternate routes, varying the
timing o f their commute, carpooling, or by
using public transit.”
The project on the Fremont Bridge involves
the replacement o f expansion joints, which
have worn out since the structure opened in
1973. This necessary work requires crews to
completely remove the old joints prior to
installing the new joints. During this process,
the roadway becomes unusable and must
remain closed to traffic. This is why, officials
explained, the road can't be opened up to
traffic during commute times, as is the case
with other construction projects.
Traffic is now restricted to one lane on both
U S. 30 ramps approaching and leaving the
bridge On the 1-405 ramps to and from the
bridge, commuters have the use o f two lanes.
At no time will any ramp on the Fremont
Bridge be completely closed to traffic.
The project, which carries an $804,000 price
tag, is scheduled for completion by April 30.
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Roberts will begin her new position on Jan. 4,
2000. Canada has appointed Kevin Bacon,
Jefferson’s curriculum vice principal, as
interim principal. Bacon has worked as a
teacher and administrator in Portland for 13
years, including the past three years at
Jefferson.
“Lela has a strong track record in turning
around student achievement in low-achieving
schools, particularly in reading,” Canada said.
“ S he’s also leaving
Jefferson in very good
hands with Kevin. This
is good news all the
way around.”
R o b erts sa id she
p ro p o se d h e r new
assignment to Canada
because she believes
it is c ritic a l to
increasing academic
a c h ie v e m e n t
at
Jefferson. “Thepast 18
months as principal
have convinced me
that the single most
im p o rta n t w ay to
increase achievement
at Jefferson is to bring
up reading scores at
the elem entary and
middle schools that
fed into Jefferson,”
Roberts said.
C an ad a sa id th a t
R o b erts w ill help
p rin c ip a ls
and
teachers im plem ent
b e st p ra c tic e s in
reading achievement
at the Jefferson feeder
schools, several o f
which recently have
initiated new reading
ODOT advises
patience,
planning due to
Fremont Bridge
closures
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