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Page 24 The INDEPENDENT, June 7, 2000 Splendid Audacity tells story of Pacific University’s beginnings Splendid Audacity: The Sto ry of Pacific University, the first comprehensive history of the 150-year-old Forest Grove in stitution has just been released and is now available. The cof fee-table book is the product of more than a year of extensive research and writing by co-au thors Gary Miranda and Rick Read. “Splendid audacity” was a phrase used in 1905 by writer James R. Robertson to de scribe the circumstances of hte founding of Pacific University. Today that theme is carried through the history of the insti tution and still rings true 150 years later. Miranda and Read weave the memories, tradi tions, and history of the Uni versity into an extraordinary tale of community, students, professors, alumni, and admin istrators who built Pacific and keep it thriving. The history of Oregon and Forest Grove is also tied into the stories to cre ate a unique look at the North west. Gary Miranda is a well- known Northwest writer. He did his graduate work at San Jose State College and the Universi ty of California, Irvine. He has taught at various colleges, in cluding Chapman College’s World Campus Afloat, the Uni versity of Athens in Greece, and Reed College. His pub lished works include two books of poetry from Princeton Uni versity Press, one of which was nominated for the 1980 Pulitzer Prize; a translation of Rainier Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies', and a history of Portland’s Congregation Neveh Shalom. His work has appeared in many magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and Poetry. Rick Read is currently Field Services Coordinator for the Oregon Historical Society in Portland. From 1988-1997, he served as the archivist and museum curator for Pacific University. His familiarity with the University archives and a to the finished book. Splendid Audacity: The His tory of Pacific University is available through the Pacific University Bookstore. To order a copy, call (503) 359-2224. Books are $29.95 (plus $4.95 postage and handling). virtually encyclopedic knowl edge of Pacific history and lore proved invaluable keys to re searching and writing the book. In addition to spending many hours digging up new aspects of the Pacific story, he also contributed numerous sidebars Phone 429-9410 I— W is h y o u h a d a n e x t r a c a r a n d d r iv e r ? Let COLCO tra n sp o rt you o r y o u r children to the Pool, G o lf Course, Library, an WjJJULttS — L ,-v '9 9 CLOSEOUT FLOOR SAMPLE SALE The New Beautyr e s t ... Built So Well You Never Have To Flip It! ^ S IM M O N S ' CRAZY QUILTS $0900 Com fort Layer N O FLIP FIRM Q u e e n Size Set Plush Foams Create Cloud-Like Comfort. TW IN EA PC. Full Set.................. s2 5 8 Queen Set s2 9 8 King S e t ................ s3 9 8 $ 498 C on form ability Layer Simmons* Patented Pocketed Coil" Springs Are The Central Component Of The Do-Not-Disturb System. â s iM M O N S N O FLIP LUXURY PLUSH OR FIRM Q u e e n Size Set s 598 Support Layer High Density Bloc7 Foam Adds A Layer Of Support And Increases Motion Separation. MAXIPEDIC QUEEN SIZE N O FUP PILLO W TO P Q u e e n Size Set D u rab ility Layer $ $39900 E-Z TERMS, FREE DELIVERY 2 PC. SET OPEN 7 DAYS BANNER’S MATTRESS OUTLETS SAVE 10-40% DININGROOM HEADQUARTERS Twin Full Queen s7 9 $8 9 s1 9 9 Each Piece Each Piece 2 Piece Set LIVING ROOM SAVINGS Don't Fail To See These Examples! SO FA r f o LOVESEAT Please call 24 hours in advance. M-F 8:00 a m . - 3 30 p.m. 1-800-G O COLCO « * ««' 4 X iffi r JB rt I' PTV (IT 7-PIECE CHERRY 5 P IK E F A R M S E T ............ 51 98 5PIECE SOAA CHERRY SET.............. * 3 9 8 LARGE 7 PIECE OAK SET................... * 6 98 R E C L IN E R S LARGE SELECTION OF 4PC BEDROOM SETS Large dresser & mirror, LEATHER * * * SOFAS $598 ROCKER RECLINER BYLANE LANE CHAISE RECLINER ................... 298 39F TO WMPUTtt DESKS ' " IV 2 matching headboard FROM... ’498 C H A IR S ( BOSTON.ROCKERS $89 > DELUXE WING BACK CHAIR BOOKCASES TA 5-arawer chest with fro m SIX’ are committed to safety. DININGROOM HEADQUARTERS D IN IN G S E T $ CALL Public Transportation for ALL C olum bia County Citizens Our caring, courteous drivers 668 Triton." The First Do-IMot-D Disturb Foundation. a p p o in tm e n t o r shopping. e°Lco Pacific’s special year. Enter tainment and birthday cake will be provided at no charge for this old-fashioned, outdoor pic nic. All-American menu items, including hot dogs, hamburg ers, chips and sodas, will be available for 150 cents each. B A N N E R F U R N IT U R E and COPY AND FAX SERVICE The INDEPENDENT Pacific University will formal ly conclude its sesquicentenni- al anniversary on June 16 and 17 during Reunion Weekend. A 150-cent Picnic will be held at McMenamin’s Grand Lodge in Forest Grove on June 17, from noon to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate FURNITURE OUTLET 4 87 1 SE T.V. H w y. HILLSBORO 6 4 8 -6 0 2 8 MS* .«¡flbGHM
