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October 6, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 5A Local artists pay tribute to McLeod SUBMITTED PHOTO Work by Scott Johnson will be exhited at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum’s latest art exhibit featuring the work of local artists Scott Johnson, Debra Carnes with a memorial to Cannon Beach’s Steve Mc- Leod. The fall exhibit will open on Friday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. with refreshments and live music. Both Johnson and Carnes will be on hand to discuss their work and how McLeod has in- spired them over the years. Scott Johnson’s love of na- ture and background in plein air is evident in his beautiful and intricate watercolors. Johnson developed the soft washes of the Japanese tradi- tion, as well as the refined line work of the Persian miniature. Johnson’s love of nature, refreshed by frequent trips and hikes, is evident in his work, but its mood, often por- trayed by impending weather, dominates the objects in the landscape. For more than 30 years self-taught basket artist Carnes has been handcrafting woven works of art from ever changing materials. Her pieces have been displayed in juried shows and galleries in Michi- gan, Florida, and Oregon. Her baskets and sculptures are cur- rently inspired by her concern Artists take Cannon Beach by storm The Stormy Weather Arts Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Cannon Beach Nov. 3-5. The event will focus on a wide range of visual and per- forming arts, offering the op- portunity to meet artists and discuss their work, listen to local musicians, and take in gallery events. The event has grown to include a spotlight concert showcasing accomplished or up-and-coming musicians in the Cannon Beach’s Coaster Theatre Playhouse; the Danc- ing in the Rain fashion show, featuring local and national designers; and Brews, Blues and Barbecues. The festival kicks off with Friday night’s Stormy Weath- er Arts Benefit Cocktail and SUBMITTED PHOTO A demonstration of glassmaking at Stormy Weather arts festival. Dessert Party where guests can interact with professional jewelry artists and see some of their work. The evening also includes a silent auction and raffle fea- turing Northwest travel pack- ages. The auction and raffle will benefit children’s art pro- grams including the Coaster Theatre’s Coaster Kidz The- atre Camp, the Cannon Beach Arts Association Children’s Summer Art Camp and the Sea Ranch Children’s Sum- mer Music Camp. On Friday evening and all day Saturday, visitors can wander from gallery to gal- lery enjoying a variety of re- ceptions and artist demonstra- tions and catch free live music performances with regional musicians at indoor and out- door venues. This year, the Americana rock band Heels to the Hard- wood will be featured at Sat- urday evening’s spotlight concert, an event sure to be a memorable performance, in the 200-seat Coaster Theatre. For more information, call the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce at 503-436- 2623. Volunteer advocates for children needed By Sue Cody For Cannon Beach Gazette Children need a safe, nur- turing environment to achieve well-being and self-confi- dence, educators agree. When families can’t provide that, children rely on local volun- teers to be their voice in the process of finding a safe, per- manent home. Parents who struggle with drug abuse, domestic violence or mental illness may find themselves in court, where a judge decides if their home environment is safe. If not, some children are put in foster care, while the parents work on becoming healthy. Children are then assigned a volunteer advocate to look out for them. Most of the children served locally are 5 years old or younger. About 90 children need an advocate, but there are only 40 volun- teers. Court Appointed Special Advocates become the voice of the child and advocate for the child’s best interest throughout a child welfare court case. “Our middle-class, white- picket-fence instinct is, ‘Well, let’s just take that child and put her into a happy home, and everyone feels good,’” says Julia Mabry, executive director of Clatsop CASA Program. “But that’s not how it works,” Mabry says. “That is not in the child’s best interest. The child’s best interest is to help the parents be safe and sober so they can continue their attachment and continue to be raised by their parent, if that is at all possible.” “This volunteer work is really rewarding” Mabry says. “It can really make a differ- ence in the life of a child. But it really does take a special ‘This volunteer work…really does take a special person, who is willing to learn about what has happened to that child that led them to being in foster care.’ Julia Mabry, executive director of Clatsop CASA Program person, who is willing to learn about what has happened to that child that led them to be- ing in foster care.” Unsafe homes Before CASAs are called in, Child Protective Services, through the Department of Human Services, determines if the child is safe at home. If not, they help parents make a plan that will keep the child at home. When parents cannot com- ply with the plan, they end up in court and CASA gets involved. “Parents might be passed out on the couch or seeking drugs and are not fo- cused on raising kids,” Mabry says. “Exposure to domestic vi- olence is really damaging to children. It is very traumatiz- ing and has long-lasting ef- fects on their ability to learn and to develop properly. We can’t leave a child in a home where they are constantly ex- posed to domestic violence.” Parents are given time to become safe and sober. It usu- ally takes about a year, but that can vary depending on how well the parents are do- ing. “Parents have to get their life together,” Mabry says. “They have to not use drugs, take care of their mental health or whatever they need to do. Some parents do really well, and get their kids back, and some don’t. “It’s really important for powered by us to match the children with volunteers who have shared interests, so they can bond easier.” While the child is in fos- ter care, the CASA visits the child at least once a month and learns what needs, hopes and wishes he has. CASA’s role is to make sure whatever happens is in the child’s best interest, Mabry says. For ex- ample, she might advocate for more visits with an uncle or someone close to them. “They might want horse- back riding lessons or a bike,” Mabry says. “Sometimes it’s just little things that make a big difference. What CASAs really advocate for and work on is the child’s best perma- nent plan.” CASA volunteer training Because childhood trau- ma can affect health for life, Columbia Pacific Coordinate Care Organization (CCO) awarded a grant of $15,000 per year for two years for CASA Volunteer Training and Supervision in Clatsop County. The grant will help CASA provide training twice a year to expand the volun- teer base and offer supervi- sion to CASAs after they are assigned cases. During training, CASAs learn about the effects of trauma on kids. They learn about the importance of the child’s attachment to parents as part of their emotional de- velopment. They also learn about community resources, and “the dire need for our com- munity to do better by our children,” Mabry says. People interested in be- coming a CASA volunteer can attend a six-week training program starting Oct. 18 at Clatsop Community College. Sessions are three hours every Wednesday for six eve- nings. CASAs learn about child welfare laws, why kids are removed from home, what the treatments and op- tions are for the parents and a little bit about child devel- opment. After training, child wel- fare and criminal background checks are performed on vol- unteers. If passed, the CASA is then they are sworn in and they become part of the court proceedings. The time commitment after training is about four to six hours a month, Mab- ry says. The CASA meets with the child and follows the progress of the parents, through collaboration with the DHS caseworker. The program asks for a two-year commitment, be- cause most cases last that long, Mabry says. But others resolve earlier. “CASAs should be open-minded and curious,” Mabry says. “They have to be willing to learn what is hap- pening in this child’s life and want what’s best for kids.” or, and more. McLeod had a vision that wasn’t lost on the community he left behind. McLeod was a huge part of Cannon Beach’s art move- ment during the 1960s. He, along with Evelyn Georges, had an idea to open a gallery that showcased the work of local artists, crafters, and pro- fessional artists in the same space. The White Bird Gal- lery was one of the first of its kind. 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