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Polk County Education Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 5, 2017 13A ACADEMIC HONORS WOU releases honor roll for spring Lukas EggEn/Itemizer-Observer Lileigh Deforest, 9, (left) and Savannah King, 13, paint ceramic mugs at Ash Creek Arts Center summer art camp. Clay creations take a monsterous turn Ash Creek Arts Center summer camp invites youths to create monsters By Lukas Eggen The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Tofer Deforest was putting the fin- ishing touches on his mon- strous creation. Deforest had spent hours crafting a spider — a tarantula, to be exact — out of clay. All that remained was to glaze it and show it the world. Of course, Tofer, 9, had more personal goals. “Teasing my sister about it,” Tofer said with a smirk. “She hates spiders.” Tofer’s sister, Lileigh, made it clear what would happen if he tried any- thing. “If that comes under my bed, it’s being ruined,” she said. Tofer and Lileigh were part of the Ash Creek Arts Center’s summer art camp, held over four days on June 21-22 and June 28-29 at St. Hilda’s in Monmouth. An artist reception was held Fri- day evening. This year’s theme was “Marvelous Monsters in the Mudroom.” “I want to create a sense of community for these chil- dren,” Francie Zandol said. “I want to provide children Lukas EggEn/Itemizer-Observer Tofer Deforest, 9, hopes to scare his sister with his spider. with good art experiences and encourage creativity.” Zandol is one of the in- structors for the camp, which helped spur a love of art — even among kids who had never considered them- selves artists before. “It’s actually really fun,” Savannah King, 13, said. “It’s really creative and great be- cause we don’t have a lot to do during the summer. I had never worked with clay, but now I want to do more.” Not everyone took the monsters theme in scary di- rections. King was busy working on a special mug on Thursday. She also completed work on a book that had a special meaning. “My book had a sunset, then flowers then a cherry tree to represent new begin- nings,” Savannah said. Lileigh’s clay creations in- cluded a griffin mug — in- spired by Harry Potter — and a black cat mug to give to her grandparents who own two black cats them- selves. “It’s fun to play with (the clay) while it’s in your hand,” Lileigh said. “It’s re- ally squishy.” Zandol has made it a goal to help promote art with children and to get them ex- cited to share their work. Seeing them proudly share their work is as rewarding for her as it is for them. “I want to help kids give voice to their thoughts,” Zan- dol said. “You think they’ll do something, then take a proj- ect in a direction I couldn’t possibly have imagined. That’s what I love seeing.” MOnMOuTH — Western Oregon university released its honor roll and president’s list for the spring 2017 term. To qual- ify for the honor roll, students must receive a 3.5 to 3.99 grade- point average. students on the president’s list have earned a 4.0 gpa. Dallas — President’s list: Blake Thomas Bauer, Mitchell John Bollman, Teri Miklia kathleen Bunnell, nicholas Richard Burgess, Eric Johanan Frey, naomi shantrice Howe, Mitchell Edwin Laizure, austin Joseph Markee, Jacob Tyler Martin, Maria Mei-Li McCarthy, Mariah Marcee Mckechnie, Taylor Cai Person, Rebec- ca Marie Petrime, Julie ann Postma, Megan Raschel Reynolds, nicole Elizabeth schrock, Tyler a sommerfeldt, and Emilee Mor- gan White. Honor roll: Emmaly sue Basaraba, Melissa L. Biery, Tyler Jacob Dankenbring, kailie glynn, Dennis-Collins, Eric Ed- ward Fast, Melissa garcia, Jennifer Dean Hasbrouck, Colby B. kinkade, Makena Jo Linn, Lacey Marie Mckelvie, Zachary Mckin- ster, Ronald Lee Miller, kaitlyn nicole Moran, Michelle Lyn Pagel, Olivia Marie Preciado, george Rotaru and Tyler Jerome unger. Independence — President’s list: Yadira Diaz-Rodriguez, gayle Lee Jolley, Erick Roberto Martinez, Michelle Lyn Patterson and Raina kae smith. Honor roll: Francisco Blasio, Casey Brown, Cara Rayanne Caldwell, Charles Christopher Colvin, nereida garcia, Cambria Jean MacConaugha, Daniel Monrroy Herrera, Jocelyn stephanie Montano, kaitlyn T. noon, stephanie Joanna Otis, Christy nicole Richert, Tiffany Michelle sullivan, alejandra Vera-Oronia and John arthur Wood. Monmouth — President’s list: Dominic groshong, James Martin Masnov, amanda Quinn, stephanie Eileen saunders and Jamie Jolyn smith. Honor roll: sarah Jean alvarado, kristen Bon- nie Brown, Lucas R. Castanon, kyler Michael Wicks Freilinger, alexis amanda garcia, Elaina Joy glasscock, Edgar alejandro Llamas, Lauren Elizabeth Lozano, Erin Mathews, Meaghan Paris Mcguyer, Tanner Howard Omlid, Victoria Padilla, Cody J. Peak, Eva Ronco, Brayde Eugene Rothe, Brandon James simons, kate- lyn Mary spain, Tori ann stutzman, Cristian J. urzua Rios and Emily Ruth Watson. Willamina — President’s list: Taylor amanda gallatin. REUNIONS DHS Class of 1997 Dallas High school Class of 1997 will celebrate its 20th reunion at Rogue Farms from 6 to 9 p.m. on aug. 5. On aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., classmates will meet at Dallas City Park for a family picnic. For more information and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-or-class-of-97-reunion-tick- ets-35530112523, or on the DHs class of 1997 reunion group on Facebook. CHS Class of 1972 Central Class of 1972 will celebrate its 45th class reunion on July 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Independence Riverview Park. no host; just come and visit. Hope to see you there. MHS Reunion Monmouth High school reunion will be July 16 at 11:30 a.m. Furniture Upholstery All types: for homes, offices, equip- ment. Also, repairs, RV cushions, slipcovers, High Quality since 1966 Stephen Winters Sewing 503-838-4999 or 503-375-9266 Emmy Joseph 440 E. St • Independence, OR 97351 www.winterssewing.com Serving Polk County 16yrs West Valley Housing Authority will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at 204 SW Walnut in Dallas, Oregon via conference call with regular attendees. An Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660 will be held immediately following the Regular Meeting. Agenda for the meeting is posted on the Housing Authority website at www.wvpha.org. The location for the meeting is handicapped accessible. Please advise the West Valley Housing Authority if you need any special accommodations to attend the meeting. For information, please call 503-623-8387, TDD 1-800-735-2900. Visit us online at www.polkio.com Thursdays! May - September 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 182 Academy St., Dallas Featuring Growers, Producers & Artisans of the Polk County area & beyond! (corner of Main & Academy) Live Music: 11 am to 1pm Cash and Company - July 6 & 20 Orchard Mountain String Band - July 13 & 27 Special Guests this month: 7/13 - Grand Ronde CASA Program 7/13 - Family Building Blocks Special Event at Summerfest Bounty Market (Academy & Main St) 7/27 - Republic Services compost give-away Bring a bucket or two! JULY 6 VENDORS: Akha Farm • Bermudez Family Farm • Beyerle Farm • Birdsong Farm • Black Rock BBQ • Edie's Design • El Pique • Good & Bready • Gramma's Sewing Basket • Karl’s Birdhouses • Lakeside Berry Farm • Loyal Organics • Majestic View • Master Preserver • Raison Ethique • Sweet Dreams Kettle Korn • The Soap Store • Tony Diaz • Unobtainium Food & Beverage • Wine Fauve • Wizarts Illustration Other vendors in July: Rosie’s Scottish Goodies • Healthy Harvest – Micro Farm 503-623-2564 Facebook.com/bountymarket http://www.exploredallasoregon.org/bounty-market.html
