In this edition: Dogtopia, Mud Bay, Oregon Electric train watercolors, and Outside the Box by Dan Nebert, Remember with Don Dunbar, and Discover Ole-Bolle the Troll.
Thanks for checking on your neighbors on these hot days. Beaverton hit 108 degrees this week. And keep those pets cool also! We have two new pet stores at the Garden Home shopping center.
New Oregon Electric train watercolors at the library
Train watercolors by Kent Haley
Mark your calendars for our brief Saturday, September 30, 10:30 am event to see the new train watercolors which will be installed in our Garden Home Library. This event is standing only – seating will be limited. These four beautiful pictures depict the Oregon Electric trains that went through Garden Home in early 1900s. Please notify us if you knew the artist, Kent Haley, for whom we have no information. The pictures came to us through Harold Gjerman, our “train man” who has worked with us on train history. Thanks to Stan Houseman for managing this gift. Thanks also to Molly Carlisle, our Library Director, who has worked with us to develop our History Corner at the library, including children’s activities at this event.
Dogtopia daycare, boarding and spa
Dogtopia – Zoe, A.J., and Lisa
Dogtopia store front
Dogtopia is a new dog daycare, boarding and spa next to Trader Joe’s in our Garden Home shopping center. They have been open only a few weeks but so busy. The dogs were leading their owners into the store for a fun time. Dogs are first evaluated and placed in one of the four themed rooms most fitting for their safety and interest. Owners can also arrange for overnight stays as needed. They have a webcam for you to watch your dog having fun, spa services, and more. The staff includes General Manager A.J. Cuzzacrea, Regional Manager Zoe Kimball, and Pet Parent Relations Manager Lisa Banks. We welcome them to Garden Home! Doors are locked from noon to 2 pm for doggie nap time.
Mud Bay pet supply store
Mud Bay staff C.J. Long, Rowan Boursma, and Kelsey Famous-Sterling
Mud Bay pet supply store
Mud Bay sandwich board
Mud Bay is a new pet supply store between Ace Hardware and Dogtopia. Everything for your dogs and cats, pet supplies and food! Special treats for visiting pets.
Outside the Box by Dan Nebert
Dr. Dan Nebert grew up on Westgard, in the current Anne Olson house on SW 87th Ave. in the 1940s and 1950s. He has given us his memoir book, Outside the Box, which includes early Garden Home in the 1940s, schools, people, teachers, and then the 1960s medical school years at University of Oregon (which became OHSU). Be aware that his memoir tells the good, the bad, and the negative comments about people along with his good historical observations of the neighbors, various school staffs and their rules and regulations.
In Memoriam
Gary Vandeventer passed recently. Gary and his wife Patsy have lived in Garden Home since 1973.
Marjorie Lou Wilder Ross who was very active in the Garden Home 1950s PTA. We printed her amazing document of resident meetings to persuade the County to build the “safety path” alongside Garden Home Road.
Remember Garden Home!
Don Dunbar Army 1945-47
As we look forward to a new school year, we also remember school years past. Garden Home School operated from 1911 to 1982. Don Dunbar, principal from 1968 to 1974, shared his recollections of his years at Garden Home School.
It is difficult to summarize in a few paragraphs the wonderful six years I spent at Garden Home. I will note a few topics. Never did I have a school with a more talented group of parents as a resource pool. Strong community leadership existed and continues to this day. When volunteers were needed the response was often oversubscribed.
Discover Garden Home!
There is a new Troll lurking about the Nordic Northwest Nordia House grounds! Park at Nordia House and walk up the gravel path to the display behind Fogelbo. Free. Pick up a flyer of upcoming Nordic Northwest events.
Ole-Bolle the Troll lifting the roof to peek in
Ole-Bolle the Troll
Ole-Bolle and his toes
Ole-Bolle side view
Ole-Bolle behind
Another house on the Fogelbo grounds
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July 2019 Board or Directors picnic at Wormwood Manor. Top row: Tom Shreve, Louise Cook Jones, John Pacella. Middle: Kevin Mistler, Patsy VandeVenter, Sharon and Bob Cram. Front row: Jan Fredrickson, Marie Pacella, Susan and Stan Houseman (not pictured: Elaine Shreve)
Esta Mapes, John Pacella, and Patsy VandeVenter serving ice cream- Garden Home Library 40th Anniversary June 3, 2023
Susan and Stan Houseman, and Sharon Vedder with the History Spinner – Garden Home Library 40th Anniversary June 3, 2023
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