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Eighth-grade SEI student Shanice Reid poses for classmate Kendra White
during a photo shoot, photos m R aymond R endleman /T he P ortland O bserver
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Students learn by
shooting video, photos
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Believing that the arts and the out-of-
doors are powerful vehicles for fostering
creativity and a strong sense of self-worth,
a program free to kids called Caldera offers
deep arts learn in g e x p erien ces for
underserved youth.
At Caldera, the arts give young people
a sense of self that can imagine a world
beyond narrow choices.
This year. Caldera’s focus is on pho­
tography and videography. Led by pro­
fessional photographer, Julie Keefe,
Caldera students work with photogra­
phers, filmmakers, writers, and mentors to
tell stories through portraiture and the
written word.
Currently, students invite their neigh­
bors in their local communities to be pho­
tographed and interviewed. The portraits
of neighbors, shot with black and white,
will be placed on banners on buildings in
the students' communities. The banners
are designed both to stimulate conversa­
tion and to welcome visitors to the various
Caldera teaching assistant Sika Stanton shows eighth-grade Self Enhancement Incorporated student Andre Mitchell
how to adjust the setting on a digital camera during the program that concentrates on the arts for underserved youth.
neighborhoods Caldera students live in.
At the same time, the project is a deep
learning experience for our young pho­
tographers, developing technical skills,
self-knowledge, confidence, and connec­
tion to the community.
The young people visit Caldera's camp
in the Cascades for intensive eight-to-21 -
day sessions where they work with pro­
fessional artists and naturalists.
Summer programs give chi Idren oppor­
tunities to explore nature and work with a
Dear Deanna!
$2 Sundays at OMSI
Discounts to increase access
Bank of America and The Boeing Company have
collaborated to present $2 Days at the Oregon Mu­
seum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Beginning
Sunday, April 6, OMSI visitors will pay only $2 per
person for general admission on the first Sunday of
each month.
"OMSI is a first-class educational institution and an
invaluable community resource," said Rich Brown,
Bank of America Senior Vice President of Market
Development. "$2 Days will help increase OMSI's
accessibility to thousands of families and as a result,
will inspire more young minds to the wonders of
science."
"OMSI is not just a museum, it is a hands-on
experience that should be enjoyed by everyone in the
community, especially children and their families,"
said Deanna Haley, Boeing Portland Community In­
vestor. "We understand the importance of cultivating
a community that values science and technology. As
the world becomes more dependent on technology, we
will need future generations that are skilled in these
areas to be successful in an ever
increasing competitive and global
economy,"
OM SI's$2general admission will
allow visitors to experience all five
of OMSI's exhibit halls filled with
hundreds o f interactive exhibits and
displays.
Scientific themes represented
include Earth Science, Life Science.
Physical Science and Technology,
and Early Childhood Education.
General admission also includes the
new featured exhibit. Dinosaurs:
China's Ancient Giants. Addition­
ally, during $2 Days OMSI will offer
an increased number of science dem­
onstrations throughout the museum
including several in Spanish.
multidisciplinary team of artists represent­
ing theatre, dance, music, creative writing
and the visual arts. The students use the
creative process to encourage construc­
tive self-expression, build self-esteem and
develop problem-solving abilities.
Using art and nature, students learn
conflict-resolution techniques, teamwork
and leadership skills.
Students are also invited to participate
in activities ranging from the Youth Lead-
ershipCouncil to collegeexploration field
Ask Deanna'.
My boyfriend is critical, rude and con­
descending when I talk about my busi­
ness plans, ideas and goals. He has the
experience and background to help me
start my business, but he won’t give
me any support. There have been times
when he sabotaged my efforts by spill­
ing drinks on documents, accidentally
shredding my notes or not delivering
messages. I don't know what to do
because it’s obvious he's not going to
help me. How do 1 get him to change?
—Stressed; Washington, DC
business from personal, grow your
business to success and keep it m ov­
ing.
Dear Stressed:
Dear Deanna!
U nless you and your boyfriend
agreed to go into business together,
your chances are slim that he'll help
you. He doesn’t have a vested inter­
est in what yo u 're doing and he
d o esn 't care how he responds when
you talk to him about your business.
However, there is some underlying
resentm ent, as evidenced by the
moves he has made to cause you to
fail. You need to simply separate
I am so frustrated with my sister. She's
a stru g g lin g sin g le parent. The
children's father has a good job, lives
well and takes care of his immediate
family. I've tried so many times to get
herto file for child support, but she has
too much pride. She claims that she’s
not going to beg for his money. He's
willing to provide for them and do what
it takes in exchange for visitation rights,
but she doesn't want the kids to be
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trips. Caldera therefore helps strengthen
relationships built at camp by inviting
students to continue to experiment with
their creativity and to bring conflict-reso­
lution skills into their home communities.
Caldera's students represent a diverse
variety of ethnic and geographic commu­
nities. Additionally, Caldera serves indi­
viduals who lack financial, emotional or
educational support and face challenges
such as foster care, family substance abuse,
gang involvement and chronic poverty.
with him. What can I do in this situa­
tion? —Auntie Teresa; Charleston, SC
Dear Auntie Teresa:
Y our siste r has issues with the
children's father that she needs to get
over. You need to let her know that the
child support isn't about her and it's a
mistake to struggle when she doesn’t
have to. It would be a different story if
the father was a deadbeat dad and
didn't want to help or couldn't afford
to. H e's entitled to visitation, and it's
best that she files for child support and
works out an agreement now. If she
keeps playing this game, he may file for
custody, prove her as an unfit mother
and she'll lose the kids to him anyway.
Dear Deanna!
I’m a newly divorced female and it's a
challenge trying to get the hang of
dating. I was married for six years and
had no idea what single people do, or
what they’re into. I have high morals
and standards that cause me Io not get
second dates or call backs. I just can't
see myself sleeping with someone re­
ally fast, paying money for dates or
having people in my house. How can I
get better at this? —Painful Dating;
Columbus, OH
Dear Painful Dating:
As you see, dating isn’t what it used to
be and morals and values in today’s
society and on the decline. This doesn’t
mean you have to sacrifice your stan­
dards. You'll just have to be patient
and selective in your dating choices.
You have options such as online dat­
ing, match making services or simply
slow down and enjoy your single life.
You can get better by loving yourself,
realizing what you're looking for and
determining why you want to date and
what you want to get out of it.
Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M.
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askdeannal @ yahoo.com or 264 S.
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Hills,
CA
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Website:
www.askdeanna.eom
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