H. C. Christmas Program, "Christmas Around the World" Dec. 2009

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This video has sound. The blog may be a little "rough" in spots. I was using this camera feature for my first time.

Craig.

Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Marion Co., Oregon

Christmas at Oregon State Capitol with H. C. Choir

Halloween Trick or Treating 2009

Happy Halloween 2009

 

Happy Halloween!!

Pittock Mansion, Sept. 2009

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The Smithsonian offered Free Museum Day to the public. My daughter and I took advantage of the invitation by visiting Pittock Mansion that overlooks Portland, Oregon. The weather was perfect for seeing the incoming autumn colors and a glance of Mt. Hood in the distance.

Pittock Mansion is noted for it's historic preservation. For more information on this museum see pittockmansion.org

Craig.

Oregon Farm

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A new exhibit opened at The Oregon Zoo called "Predators of the Serengeti." Many zoo spectators were in attendance during this grand opening. The exhibit is worth seeing. I could see some of the latest concepts in show casing animals.

This photo is one that I took when leaving the zoo. Past the train tracks is a place called the Oregon Farm. The garden is in full gear with the use of zoo composting.

So many more things to do at the Oregon Zoo.

Craig.

Angel in Butteville Cemetery, Butteville, Oregon

Walk across the Broadway Bridge, Portland, Ore.

Cliffside Cemetery, Sandy, Ore., July 2009

Gibson Cemetery, Eagle Creek, Ore. July 2009

Sandy Area Historical Museum, July 2009

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The Sandy Area Historical Museum had a couple of surprises for me when I visited last July. Mr. Lawson directed my daughter and I around the museum. On display is a school bell donated by Velma Morton DeShazer. A history board told of the life of pioneer, Viola Howlett Douglass. These two ladies are a part of my family linage.

The museum also has exhibits of the Barlow Trail and the history of the area. Photographs that have been restored are for purchase.

Be sure to add this historical museum of a "list to do's".

Craig

1925 School Class Room Photo

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I found this photo in an antique store in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon. Would like to know more of the history of this photo. The photo is inscribed with the date of 1925 on front and written on the back.

Happy researching!

Craig.

Chromo family portrait of then.

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This family portrait is of the "Chromo" family; back row, Della, Newton, Ethel; front row, S. J., Katie, and Emma. The names are penciled in.

The studio inscription is, "Swan's", Pittsburg, Kans.

Would like to know of this family history.

Thank you,

Craig.

St. Patrick's Cemetery, Canby, Ore., July 2009

At the alter in the cemetery, the plague engraving says (in brief);

St. James Catholic Church
Est. 11 Jan. 1883
Dedicated: 6 Sept. 1885
St. James became a mission of Canby in 1916
St. James was razed in 1942

Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, Vernonia, Ore., July 2009

Vernonia, Ore. and L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, July 2009

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This afternoon I had the chance to tour an area that I have always wanted to visit. Vernonia is a town nestled between Hwy 26 and Hwy 30 on 47. The recreation in the area is well received. I went through the area on a Monday. I could only imagine how the week ends looks when the tourist arrive.

I really liked the downtown area and the store fronts. When visiting a local merchant, she reminded me of what Vernonia can be when the rains return. Difficult to imagine what I saw can be turned upside down.

Take a trip to Vernonia. You will love what you can do and see.

Craig

Washington County Museum, July 2009

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The Washington County Museum is located on the grounds of Rock Creek Portland Community College campus. The staff at the museum was very friendly and knowledgable of the local Washington County. The museum display was informative of the Native Americans plus I enjoyed the showcase of Joesph Meek, Oregon fur trapper.

Be sure to visit this museum and library,

Craig.

"Sand in the City" July 2009

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"Sand in the City" is a big hit with the city of Portland. Pioneer Court House Square is filled with sand for this popular fund raiser.

Enjoy the sand sculpures as we did on this July week-end.

Craig

Eagle Point National Cemetery, April 2009

Hillsboro Rotary 4th Of July Parade 2009, Hillsboro, Washington Co., Ore.

Train on tour at the Union Station.

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Walt Disney Studios brought Portland, Oregon a behind scenes of Disney's "A Christmas Carol." These are photos from the Union Train Station where the train made a scheduled stop.

Plus, there was a 3-D Theatre Tent where guests got a sneak peak of movie scenes from Disney's "A Christmas Carol." Movie is to be in theatres November 6, 2009.

The lines were long at this event, but now I understand why. There were fans, water, snow machines, Carolers, and Christmas music to keep ones mind off the summer heat. Disney did a good job with entertaining the crowds.

Craig.

Four Lads A Drinking.

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Found this photo amongst my collection. Nothing written on the back of this photo to say who these lads are. Most likely the lads are from Clackamas County in Oregon.

Can you identify them?

Craig.

William Tucker Century Farm

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Two pictures of William Tucker Century Farm in Springwater, Clackamas Co., Oregon. These photos were taken in 1999. This farm house is still in the Tucker family to this day.

William Woodson Tucker (1871 - 1945) was married to two Closner sisters. Emma died at child birth. Laura Closner was William's second wife. They had children in this union.
This family is buried in the Springwater Cemetery, Springwater, Clackamas Co., Oregon.

Craig

Douglass Cemetery 2000

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During the time when I was looking for these Douglass markers, I took a couple of pictures of their location. To my understanding these Douglass' are not tied into my family line. I continue to keep them in the back of my mind in case a fact shows me otherwise.

Craig.

Family Reunion Time!!!

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These are a couple of photos that I found in my "to be filed" box. They are a good reminder to those of the DeShazer-Douglass-Howlett-Faubion clans. Next reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2009 (3rd Saturday in August)at Cooks Park, Tigard, Oregon.

I always found these photos to be slightly humorous in nature. One is the opposite side of the camera. Ever try to get a group of people to quit talking?

Hope to see you,

Craig

Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington Co., Ore.

Visitation Cemetery, Verboort, Oregon

Pence Cemetery with Scott Cousins

Monmouth Cemetery, Jackson Co., Monmouth, Iowa

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Years ago I had the chance to visit 400 Scott cousins in Iowa. On my free time from the family I visited a few cemeteries in Jackson County. In the Monmouth Cemetery there are Gibson ancestors buried.

Craig.

Portland Grand Floral Walk & Parade 2009

Pied Piper Pizza Classic Car Show, Vancouver, Wash.

Haag Lake is a great place for a picnic, fishing, or boating.

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Photos of Scoggins Valley Park and Haag Lake. Children are enjoying the creek at a picnic area at Haag Lake. The lake is a 1,200 acre reservoir west of Forest Grove, Oregon.

Craig.

Bald Peak State Park May 2009

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Bald Peak State Park is on top of the Chehalem hills. There is a spectacular view of the Willamette Valley. Volunteers clean up this park. The photos may not give the park justice since a major wind storm was earlier in May.

Craig.

Willamette National Cemetery New Additions

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These photos were taken on a Memorial Day visit to Willamette National Cemetery. My father, Glen Humes, is laid to rest at Willamette. It is always good to see other families paying their respects on this National Holiday.

Craig.

Cascade Locks Cemetery 2009

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This town cemetery sits off of the main drive in Cascade Locks. The new addition of the cemetery has funeral parking at a history visitor sign. The older part of the cemetery is nestled in back with trees and

Oregon Zoo Remodel 2009

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If you have not made it to the Oregon Zoo, this is the newest construction. Not to be concerned though, there is always something to do at the zoo.

Craig

My visit to the Columbia Gorge

The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto)

A place of solitude, peace, and prayer.

Portland Grand Floral Parade 2009

Grand Floral Junior Parade 2009

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My daughter and I had fun watching the Children's Parade in the Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon. The weather was great for this parade!

Craig.

Spring School Talent Show

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Craig.

Oregon Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial

So long as we are not forgotten
we do not die,
and thus this garden
is a place of life.

~ Garden of Solace

4th Grade Field Trip to World Forestry Center and Vietnam Living Memorial

Riverview Abbey Mauseleum & Cremetory

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A couple of shots of the enterance of the Riverview Abbey that I took on Memorial Day 2009.

Craig.

The Beauty of the Columbia Gorge

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I had a great time photographing one part of the Columbia Gorge. The sunny weather was the first hit of season. Visitors were out in droves the Sunday afternoon in May 2009.

Photos are of spill waters of the Bonneville Dam; Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks; under the bridge at Latourell Falls, Latourell, Ore.; Multnomah Falls; Vista House on Crown Point.

This is a great place to see a part of Oregon's history.

Craig.