Tualatin Life

Tualatin Bird Festival May 18th -20th

Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:01:46 +0000

The Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge invite you to our 17th annual Bird Festival May 18-20. This event will be held at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge (19255 SW
Pacific Highway, Sherwood, OR: 503-625-5944, x227). The festival will offer numerous opportunities for children and adults to get outside and enjoy nature.

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Mayday

Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:58:38 +0000

The true origins of Mayday celebrations are lost in the mists of time, but traces of ancient festivals with playful frolicking around a pole, and the worship of beautiful spring flowers can still be found in parts of the world. Until the 1970s both Sherwood and Tigard High Schools celebrated Mayday
each year by singing, dancing and crowning the loveliest young girl as May Queen.

Tualatin’s Ms. Oregon

Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:55:02 +0000

Twenty-five ladies sought the title of Ms America 2012 and our own Ms Oregon was among the Top 10 finishers, according to the national pageant Director Susan Jeske. Tualatin’s Libby Crawford recently represented Oregon in the national pageant that was streamed live on ustream.tv
(you can still see it today) from the beautiful Doubletree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort on April 15, 2012.

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Living with IBD

Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:49:40 +0000

I was first diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2002, after dealing with several months of digestive issues. I thought it was just an intolerance to dairy, but it turned out to be so much more. Initially,
my doctor said it was a very mild case and recommended I take prescribed oral medication three times a day. He explained that having this disease puts me in a higher risk category for colon cancer
and that it’s very important to continue taking the medication.

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New Treatments for Chronic Pain

Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:20:56 +0000

Chances are that most of the people reading this article have taken some kind of pain reliever at least once since reading last month’s Tualatin Life. Some of you have been taking pain medications regularly for chronic pain. While people living with chronic pain will often try anything to find relief, many may not be aware of all of the good and effective options accessible to them.

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Jonathan Crane — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:33:35 +0000

Bob Dylan’s famous song The Times, They are a Changin’ was written in 1964, but seems quite relevant in modern day Tualatin.

While those who tune in are quite aware, many local citizens have no idea that there is major movement occurring on the future of our roads, transportation system and high density housing starts that will significantly impact our city.

There are plans being considered to widen Boones Ferry & Grahams Ferry, add pedestrian warning lights for the “S” curves on 108^th, add a major arterial connection taking 124^th south, wrapping around the Tonquin area and finally meeting with Boones Ferry near Day Road. There is talk of tunnels, bus systems, new signals, parking structures, bike paths and much more.

Additionally, within the next year or two, we’ll see the construction of the huge Marquis Assisted Living Project at the old Tualatin Elementary School at Boones Ferry and Saggert, the construction of an upscale four story apartment complex on Lower Boones Ferry (across from Clubsport) an apartment complex near Brown’s Ferry Park. This is in addition to the construction of a new tennis club in the same area.

At every opportunity the city seems to be bending over backwards to invite the public to become involved in the process, so you might want to take the time to become educated and have your voice heard. A great start is www.tualatintsp.org for upcoming discussions and dates.

This issue has many fine articles. We hear from Tualatin Police Department PIO Jennifer Massey about a personal story that took some real guts to share. There are many fun offerings for local venues for everyone from bird watchers, local theater buffs, summer camps and much more.

I placed Libby Crawford’s article on the front because I so grossly misinterpreted it at first glance. When I think of pageants, I don’t typically think of depth and character. After reading her story, however, I was dead wrong. The pageant was a means to an end and I couldn’t respect her more for her work in advocating her worthy causes.

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Oregon Senior Spelling Bee

Jonathan Crane — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:28:51 +0000

Oregon Senior Spelling Bee

Tualatin Bluegrass Group Slates Encore Show!

Jonathan Crane — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:41:56 +0000

Tualatin Bluegrass

Tualatins Officer of the Year “Eric Hermann”

Jonathan Crane — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:16:25 +0000

At a ceremony that took place on February 18th, at the Tualatin Country Club, Officer Eric Hermann of the Tualatin Police Department was awarded Officer of the Year. This officer was nominated for this award by a large majority of department members.Some of the comments on the nominations forms included:

He is an employee that is consistent in his work ethics and dedication to this Department. His skills and abilities go unnoticed and he is never looking for that pat on the back. He is very reliable and willing to give that extra effort. He has come a long way in improving his work and internal relationships. He has made sacrifices to improve the overall morale and image of this department.

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A day in the Life of Tualatin Youth Basketball

Jonathan Crane — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:12:11 +0000

Two years ago, I went to the 5th grade recreational Basketball player evaluation day with excitement for my son Adam. When we got there, the league President announced that there were almost 50 players and only two coaches. In order to move forward, they needed 3 or 4 more coaches. I briefly played in grade school about 40 yrs. ago and wanted to help the kids. However, I knew I couldn’t do it alone.
Brian Marx, like a typical parent, was hoping to drop his son off for the recreational player evaluations. He had volunteered to coach flag football and thought he was going to get a hall pass for basketball. As he walked into the gym, I shared with him the need for coaches. Like
everyone else, Brian had a full time job, a side business and a “honey do” list a mile long. After trying to convince me that he didn’t have time for this, he did some soul searching. I think he realized that maybe he could make a positive impact with the boys and community while spending more time with his son. Although his brain was saying no, Brian’s heart said yes. That day, Brian
and I became Tualatin Youth Recreation Basketball coaches.

Wow, were we a pair!

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