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Çnrtlanh (Observer June 6, 2012 Watersof Change c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 11 tory Project, mothers and fathers worked, so children were often left unattended. However, black and white residents of the crowded com munity learned to live next to each other. “Vanport was one of the first school districts in the area to inte grate,” Washington said. “I never ex p ected to leave Vanport,” he said. “Your home is where you sleep at night until some thing comes along and changes it.” Washington remembers on the day the flood came, his mother, along with the rest of the town, wanted to go and see the river. “All of a sudden the sirens went off,” he said. Washington’s family ran back to their home, grabbed a suitcase, some images and some clothes, and then proceeded to what is now Denver Avenue to wait and see what would happen. He said, his mother didn’t believe him at first when he told her he saw a huge wave of water, until the waves kept coming in. “Everyone had ex pected to go home at night,” he said. “But that was not to be.” Made possible by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Black United Fund, the anniversary event provided residents with an insight into the former city. To learn more about the history of the city of Vanport and the Co lo m b ia R iv er, v isit colum biaslough.org. * Page 19 T erry F amily 2337 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Or 97227 F u n er a l H ome 503-249-1788 We make the service personal. You make the tribute personal. Every time we arrange a personalized funeral service, we take special pride going the extra mile. With our online Memorial Obituary, now we can do even more. Friends and family can find out service information, view photos, read obituary, order flowers and leave personal messages of condolences from anywhere, anytime Simply go to our website. www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com Dedicated to providing excellent service and superior care o f your loved one ” ^ **•%> v J .jdbsfc Dwight A. Terry Oregon License CO-3644 Amy S. Terry In Loving Memory Oregon License FS-0395 Shannon Branch-Gutierrez Funeral services for Shannon Renée Branch- Gutierrez will be held Thursday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church. She was bom to Clyde Phillips and Gayle Branch on J une 1,1966 in Portland. She is leaving behind her kids, Hahrahcio Branch, Shantonyio Givens, and Ladarrius Givens, and her grandson My shawn King. Arrangements by Terry Family Funeral Home. Memorial Celebration Horace ‘Spurge’ Simpson I A memorial celebration for Horace Spurgeon “Spurge” Simpson will be held Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at Life Change Christian Center, 3635 N. Williams Ave. He was bom May 31,1958 and died on May 27, 2012. Arrangements are by Crown Memorial Services. YOU ARE INVITED TOAN OPEN HOUSE For the ROSA PARKS Project The Rosa Parks Project Committee is seeking community input for ideas about the project. We are creating an art piece to honor the civil rights movement, specifically Rosa '■"F a t h e r ' s M I N I S T R I E S Come and Experience Faith and Miracles! f Join us for a very special - f & & It ' "• ’!? ' ■ evening of ministry in the Word and in Song! As My Father's House welcomes internationally known singers and ministers and '"paavca Friday, June 22nd at 7pm Parks. We need your ideas and input. To help, please join us on June 10th. To begin the conversation about what the art piece will look like, please fill out this short survey. Sunday, June 10,2012 2:00-4:00PM At June Key Delta Community Center 5940 N. Albina Ave Portland, Oregon 97217 http://www.surveymonkey.com/ s.aspx?sm=vhPD9T_2bqWnhrM3tmfQTjJg_3d_3d New Song Community Center 2511 NE MLK Blvd • Portland, OR 97212 Corner o f NE MLK Blvd and Russell Street DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR EVERY SERVICE. For directions or more information, call 503-488-5481 or log on to w w w . m f h m p o r t la n d . c o m
