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| Volume 9, Issue 5 | May 2011 |
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Volunteer Child Advocates neededCourt Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA's, are ordinary men and women from all walks of life, educational levels and ethnic backgrounds who volunteer to serve as an advocate for a neglected child or sibling group. When a CASA is court appointed to a case, he or she is responsible for gathering information, and coordinating as many elements as possible, in order to ultimately help secure for each child a safe & permanent home. CASA's visit children regularly, review records, interview parents and relatives, consult with teachers, neighbors and foster care providers, and work closely with community service providers. They advocate for the children and families to gain access to needed support and services. They appear in court to advocate on behalf of the child's needs and best interests. Your role as a CASA requires a strong dedication to children, creativity in problem solving, the ability to be objective, and above all, a desire to make a real difference in your community. If you have any questions or would like some more information, please call Benjamin James at 503.988.4178, email at benjamin.f.james@co.mult.us or check out our website, www.casahelpskids.org Sidewalks coming to NW 119th Avenue!Washington County's Capital Project Management Division invites you to attend a Neighborhood Open House to be held Thursday, May 19, 2011, 5-7 pm at Bonny Slope Elementary School, 1775 NW McDaniel Rd. regarding sidewalk improvements proposed for NW 119th Avenue between NW Cornell Road and NW McDaniel Road. Why are sidewalks proposed? This section of NW 119th Avenue currently lacks sidewalks, resulting in pedestrians having to walk in the roadway adjacent to narrow travel lanes. Because of NW 119th Avenue's proximity to shopping, schools and transit facilities, there is an unusually high pedestrian volume, so Washington County has prioritized this segment for safety improvements. Additional improvements include minor street widening and storm drainage as well as completing some missing sidewalk on the north side of NW Cornell Road. How can you get involved? Drop in anytime between 5-7 pm to learn about the proposed sidewalks and discuss your questions or concerns with staff. No formal presentation is scheduled. For further information please contact: Matthew Costigan, Senior Project Manager, 503-846-7800, or matthew_costigan@co.washington.or.us. For more information about this and other County transportation projects, please visit www.wc-roads.com Washington County Museum call for volunteersThe new storage area is near completion! With the area prepped and ready, the new shelving is scheduled to be installed beginning May 4 and should be finished by May 19. The completed project will increase the Museum's storage area from 900 square feet to 2,500 square feet and will help us meet national museum standards for the proper storage of objects and textiles. Collections Manager Heather Bouchey would like to start moving objects back into storage beginning May 10 to ensure their safety and preservation. Volunteers are needed to help make the transition successful. For the most part, tasks require lifting, stooping, bending and carrying light objects as well as heavier ones. Volunteers should wear flat, comfortable shoes and suitable work clothes. If you can help all or part of that week between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, or if you would like more information about the project, please contact Heather by phone at 503-645-5353, 107, or by email at heather-b@washingtoncountymuseum.org. Moving the artifacts back into storage will open The Collins Gallery in preparation for the Museum's summer exhibit, "Taken: FBI," from the Nikkei Legacy Center. "Taken: FBI" is scheduled to open in June and follows the real-life experiences of 118 Japanese-Americans and others who were taken into custody by local and federal authorities within hours of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Climbing Your Family TreeHave you ever wanted to learn more about your ancestors? If so, you are not alone. One of the most popular activities in the world is searching out and documenting information about our ancestors. Genealogy, the study of one's family history, is becoming increasingly easy as a result of the growing number of websites and tools devoted to this worldwide hobby. Millions of people are climbing their family trees to learn about their ancestors and their stories.
The conference will include classes on the various research tools and websites available to the amateur genealogist, such as the LDS Church's FamilySearch website, Google and the increasing host of genealogy related websites. Those who use or are considering genealogy software like Roots Magic or Family Insight will benefit from classes on those products. Many shoeboxes in people's attics are stuffed with old photographs and family documents often deteriorating from heat and neglect. The class titled "Preserving Your Old Photographs and Records" will teach the best techniques to preserve those important documents for future generations. More information can be found at www.cyft.org, including speaker and instructor biographies, class schedules and descriptions, registration forms, map and directions to conference site, and an email address for questions. This conference is free, and is open to the general public. While registrations will be accepted at the door, you are encouraged to pre-register. as classes will fill up quickly and space is limited. Forms to register are at: www.cyft.org Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy the conference. TVWD rebate programs are changingTualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) encourages wise water use in a variety of ways by providing technical assistance, conservation devices, and incentive programs that include rebates. Starting on July 1, in an effort to refine our conservation program and target those efforts that provide the most water savings, TVWD will continue to offer residential rebate programs that focus on major water use appliances and increase outdoor water use efficiency. Rebates that will continue after July 1 are: $50 rebate when you purchase and install an approved Energy Star qualified clothes washer. $75 rebate when you replace your current water-wasting toilet with a WaterSense-Labeled High Efficiency Toilet (HET) that uses 1.28 gallons per flush or less. Up to $296 when you purchase water-efficient outdoor weather based irrigation controllers and multi-stream rotator nozzles. TVWD will no longer offer the Residential Dishwasher, Standard 1.6 gpf toilet and Landscape Rebates starting on July 1. All applications for these rebates must be received no later than June 30. After June 30, there will be no funds available to process these rebates. Just as a reminder, applicants must live in a single-family residence within TVWD and have a current water account in good standing. If the applicant does not have a TVWD water account, the applicant must be the owner of the master metered residence within the District as verified by TVWD. Pre-existing products are not eligible. For more information or complete eligibility requirements, visit tvwd.org, e-mail conservation@tvwd.org, or call (503) 848-3056. Homestay families sought for Chinese studentsCompass USA is currently seeking host families to host Chinese high school students this summer from July 25th through August 8th. To find out more about hosting a student in your home, please call 503-780-1761 or email alexmaymi@gmail.com Terra Nova HS Student Art Sale and Auction May 19The public is invited to the 2nd Annual Terra Nova High School Student Art Sale and Auction, Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the school, 10351 NW Thompson Road, Portland. Twenty percent of all proceeds will go to the Terra Nova Art Fund and 80% will go directly to student artists. This is an opportunity for students at Terra Nova High School to understand the value of their creativity as demonstrated through their works of art. For more information, contact Maryliz Herron at 503-297-1566. Terra Linda Elementary School celebrates 40 yearsTerra Linda Elementary School will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 1-3 pm in the school library. All parents, community members and former students are invited to attend. There will be an open house from 1-2:30 pm with choir performances and a slideshow of photos from past years. At 2:30, students will gather in the gym for a short assembly with skits and singing. For more information, please contact Melanee Lucas at 503-672-3575.
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Climbing Your Family Tree, a genealogy and family history conference, will be held at the Beaverton West Stake Center on May 21, 2011 from 9 am to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Washington County LDS Churches, it is open to the public and free of charge. Thirty-two different classes will be offered. Subjects range from "How to Get Started with Your Family History" to the more technical "Genetic DNA and Genealogy." 
She continues, "My first sewing bee was held in October 2010, and the second one was in March 2011. Mrs. Case's fifth grade class from Terra Linda Elementary School helped to make up the quilt top kits and also tie the quilts. Cedar Hills United Church of Christ donated a space in the church for me to do my sewing bees. 
On Saturday May 21 from 10 am-4 pm, the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) invites you to take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit eight homes built by Robert Rummer. These iconic "atomic age" houses are highly sought after, and those on tour include some in virtually original condition and others that have been updated. An illustrated lecture by Jack Bookwalter will present an overview of mid-century residential architecture as context for the work of Rummer and Eichler. Mr. Rummer himself will be in attendance to answer questions.