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6A • June 26, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Gearhart students explore different cultures at fair School plans to make World Culture Fair an annual event By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal In Norway, children are said to be born with skis on their feet. In Mexico, people use an outdoor pila to wash clothes and dishes. In Fin- land, sauna bathing is a cen- tral part of the culture. These are just some of the facts students learned June 9 during a World Culture Fair at Gearhart Elementary School. Each class from all grade levels took turns visiting the school’s music room to hear 10-minute presentations on Norway, Finland and Mexi- co, given by teacher assistant Bjørg Spiliotes; Sari Esnard, the parent of a student; and ELD assistant Linda Roble- do, respectively. Principal Juli Wozniak said the event was to be an ed- ucational, celebratory event similar to Seaside Heights Elementary School’s annual Celebration of the Arts event but with a different focus: cul- tural awareness and diversity. Third-grade teacher Suzi Re- gan and second-grade teacher Emily Downes planned and organized the event. Only three speakers were available this year, but Wozniak hopes to grow the event next year. Spiliotes presented a slide- show divulging information about Norway. She increased the popularity of her station by serving the students heart- KATHERINE LACAZE PHOTO Teacher assistant Bjorg Spiliotes gives a presentation on Norway during a World Cultural Fair at Gearhart Elementary School on June 9. She touched on interesting animal signs, Norway’s affinity for winter sports, the legend of trolls and other key aspects of Norway’s culture during the event. VKDSHG ZDIÀHV D XELTXLWRXV treat in her mother’s native country, she said. Another popular aspect of her presentation was the por- tion about trolls, a prevalent legend in Norway and all of Scandinavia. The existence of trolls, Spiliotes said, has yet to be proved or disproved, but “we all believe in trolls.” Some Scandinavians even say they have seen the crea- tures. Legend has it the trolls, who never die, will grow very tired as they advance in age, so they’ll sit down to rest, Spiliotes told the students. As they sit there for a prolonged time, unmoving, they even- tually petrify, forming stones and even mountains, depend- ing on their size. Another icon of Norway, although more historical than trolls, is the Viking. Vi- kings were seafaring warriors whose homeland was primar- ily in Norway. The era com- monly known as the Viking Age was from 793 to 1066 A.D. Some Viking ships, powerful in structure and H[TXLVLWHLQGHVLJQVWLOOH[LVW and are kept at museums. Spiliotes also touched on the country’s current govern- ment system, a constitutional monarchy, which features a royal ruling family; a prime minister, who leads the cabi- net; and the King’s council. Additionally, the stu- dents learned about the per- vasiveness of winter sports in Norway. Every year, the government declares a na- tional Children’s Ski Day, for all students to participate in. Norwegians also are very proud of their Winter Olym- pic Games champions who collectively have helped Nor- way win more medals than any other country, Spiliotes said. Finland rests in close prox- imity to Norway and shares several similarities. Notably, a portion of both countries sits within the Arctic Circle, which means they experience months of uninterrupted day- Muscle cars come to Seaside Cars from Page 1A The Man Store: Rick Shirley Martin, 1964 Buick “enhancing the environmen- tal and economic viability of Walker, 1966 Chevy Corvette Riviera While 28 awards were downtown Seaside for the lo- The Jewelry Box: John Club Participation: The given out among the entries, cal community and visitors,” Carpino, 1969 Chevy Nova Unlimiteds Montero said, they were she added. Without numerous One Cool Ride: Grant Fast & Furious: Marilyn not highly competitive, but sponsors, the event would not Carpino, 1969 Plymouth Bar- Clulow, 1973 Chevy Camaro rather sponsored awards and be possible. racuda Show & Go: Steve & Lyn- those with “titles that re- Painters Passion: Carl da Newell, 1960 Chevy Cor- The event also relies on ÀHFW WKH ÀDYRU RI 6HDVLGH´ participation from volunteers, Roy, 1959 Chevy Truck vette such as the Purely Beachin’ SDUWLFXODUO\ WKH 5RG 6TXDG The Intimidator: Rick Nei- Purely Beachin’: Gary award, and other fun catego- a group of about 15 people mann, 1971 Chevrolet RS Austin, 1953 Studebaker ries, such as Hottest Flames from the Portland and Van- Z28 Truck and Class Act. Car Crazy: Alex Schwartz, couver, Wash., area whose Tireless Traveler: Steve Winners are picked by an love for classic cars has com- 1967 Dodge Dart GT Kelsey, 1970 Chevy Chevelle independent group of people pelled them to help SDDA Papa’s Pick: Carl Morri- Class Act: Ken & Barb who are kept anonymous, put on Muscle and Chrome son, 1960 Chevy BelAir Verboort, 1965 Mercury because “it keeps the poli- for a few years, Mespelt said. Founder’s Pick (Dolna Comet tics out of a family friend- The 2015 Wheels and Mespelt): Richard Phipps, Bad to the Bone: Mike ly event,” SDDA Special Waves show is scheduled 1964 Chevy Chevelle SS Groff, 1970 Dodge Charger Events Coordinator Laurie for Sept. 10 through 13. For Founder’s Pick (Gary R/T SE Mespelt said. more information, visit www. Diebolt): Bob Carlson, 1966 Hottest Flames: Jerry The awards were distrib- seasidedowntown.com or call Ford Mustang Lamp, 1967 Chevy Chevelle uted during a closing dinner (503) 717-1914. Beautiful Build: Steve Dare to be Different: Bob ceremony at the Best West- Schalk, 1966 Chevy Nova II Rumion, 1975 Dodge D100 ern Ocean View Resort, for And the winners are ... Street Sweeper: Larry & Pro Street Below is a list of winners car owners and their families, after the Downtown Cruise. and their vehicles: Beach Books: First Lt. During the dinner, Del Sol sponsored a 50/50 drawing Matthew Zedwick, 1966 WR EHQH¿W WKH 6RXWK &RXQW\ Ford Mustang Café Latte: Bob Wiggins, Community Food Bank. The pot was $240, and the winner 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 of half, a man from Hillsboro, Dels Chevron: Vere Wynn, donated his winnings to the 1963 Chevrolet Nova food bank as well. Mary Anna’s: Vern & Ro- In addition, car show en- salie McCleary, 1966 Chev- trants had the opportunity to rolet Impala SS. 2-door win prizes and $300 in cash Phillips: Wes Holthusen, in the Downtown Treasure 1968 GMC K-10 Pickup Hunt. Thirty merchants par- Ocean Front Motel: Mike ticipated in the Treasure Hunt. Borst, 1969 Pontiac Firebird Each business was given a The Buzz: Steve Ownby, number, and car owners were 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 also given a number. Their The Natural Nook Flower WDVNZDVWR¿QGWKHPHUFKDQW Shop: Tod Tolan, 1968 Olds with the matching number for Cutlass a prize. Mike Sasso, of Asto- ria, won the $300 grand prize. This year’s Muscle and Chrome featured more cars than last year but less than some years past. Additionally, there was no Vendor Alley at this year’s event. In general, You r kid s w ill grow a n d le a rn Muscle & Chrome is smaller a b ou t m ore th a n b a s ke tb a ll a t in comparison to SDDA’s fall a n Ad va n ta ge B a s ke tb a ll Wheels & Waves car show, C a m ps ’ s e s s ion . W h ile th e y which features all vehicles from 1965 on and is a four- pra c tic e b a ll-h a n d lin g, d rib b lin g, day event. a n d s h ootin g, th e y w ill a ls o le a rn The show does not bring a b ou t s e lf-e s te e m , te a m w ork, in revenue for SDDA — the a n d th e va lu e of h a rd w ork. organization is happy to break even on the event, Montero said — but it does help the S e a s id e , O re g on association achieve its goal of pow ered b y light, as well as months of ex- tended darkness, even during the daytime, said Esnard, whose maiden and Finnish last name is Nauha. Finnish people also share the legend of trolls. Like in Norway, they do not have school buses and children walk, ride bicycles and ski to school, Esnard said. In prima- ry school, students start learn- ing English and Sweden, and they add a third foreign lan- guage in secondary school. Esnard let the students pe- ruse and handle some person- al items representing the tra- ditions and culture of Finland, such as Finnish comic books, dolls, handmade dresses and a sauna pail. At the third station, Roble- do shared how she, like most Mexican children, originally took two last names - the fam- ily name of both parents - to “honor both my mom and my dad.” The practice also helps community members identify VSHFL¿FDOO\ ZKLFK IDPLO\ D person is from, since extend- ed family members often live close by to one another in the same village or city. Robledo, who was born in California, talked about the cooking tools, such as hot plates and tortilla pressers, used by her parents, grand- parents and great-grandpar- ents. She even had a few in her collection of knickknacks from Mexico that she let the VWXGHQWVVKXIÀHWKURXJK6KH also told students about fruit native to Mexico, such as papaya, guava and passion fruit, and shared stories from her childhood and visits to Mexico. Because she is from the states but her family is from Mexico, Robledo had the opportunity, like others, to be raised with exposure to different cultures, she said. Through that experience, she added, you can bring together the best from both cultures and combine them “to make your own culture.” The culture fair seemed to be enjoyed by and make an impression on the stu- dents. “I want to live in Nor- ZD\´RQH¿UVWJUDGHUVDLGWR another as their class exited the building. BUSINESS DIRECTORY F LOORING 2/3 of Showroom ALWAYS ON SALE! Window Treatments, Fabric, Wallpaper, Flooring and Interior Design 2311 N. 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