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Rock Wall and Picturesque View

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CAMP HOWARD February 16, 2018

Our regular Tuesday afternoon meeting at Camp Howard to visit with architects and builders did not disappoint!  I am so excited to see the framing and walls go up on “Mary’s Lodge”.  The building continues to take shape.

Below: A new road, required by the Fire Dept. is located below the building and is the point from which the photo is taken.  The concrete is outdoor patio/eating space and there will be an outdoor fireplace which can be seen in the photos below.

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Below: Three quarter view of the end and side of the building.

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Below: A large opening for doors and windows show the spectacular view.

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An outdoor decorative rock wall juxtaposed to the outdoor fireplace will provide a wonderful outdoor environment for special events.

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Below: Working outdoors under a plastic tent, the fireplace takes shape!

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Below: Putting up the glue laminated beams!

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Hans Etlin, from Soderstrom Architects, inspects the specially fabricated hardware which will hold the massive timbers at the entrance to the building.

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Did you see us on TV?

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KPTV FOX 12 is our channel…Camp Howard is our Advertisement…check it out here!

https://vimeo.com/fox12/review/254006066/56ae530a88

Walls and Fireplaces

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The crew at Todd Construction is very enjoyable to work with.  They are constructing the new “Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard.”  We meet every Tuesday rain or shine and go over the schedule and anything relevant to the smooth working of the construction projects. We try to get photos every week and here are the current happenings:

Below:  Walls are going up on the new Dining Hall at Camp Howard!IMG_7828
Below:  The firewall is being installed inside one of the fireplaces to grace the new dining hall at Camp Howard.
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Below:  Stone being applied to an outer wall facing the outside eating area
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Stone worker enthusiastic about his work doing beautiful work on the outside wall.  The Lord loves a cheerful worker!
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Building Rain or Shine

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Not a surprise, seems like more rain than shine these days at Camp Howard as contractors work through the drizzle to finish up the foundation of the new “Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!”

When the project is finished, I plan to perch myself in front of the windows overlooking the Bull Run and Mt. Hood and drink coffee all afternoon with friends!  Call me to get your name on the list of friends who would like to join me! 503-231-9484

Below: The plastic “tent” is actually scaffolding surrounded by plastic to keep rain off of the fireplace that is being installed.  Pretty exciting to see the work being done!

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Inside the “tent” small glimpse of the inside of the fireplace and firewall being installed.

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Framers lay out the area where walls will spring up.  In no time they will have the walls up and a cover over the building so they can work inside.  That is my prediction!  We will see how long it takes!IMG_7811

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CYO/Camp Howard Christmas Blessing 2017

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Giving Tuesday Makes Great Memories Possible

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I am so grateful to all of our supporters who believe in our mission to make great memories possible for the 11,000 youth who participate annually in our programs. We rely on financial support to fund scholarships and to continue our excellence in programs. Tomorrow is a well-recognized global day of giving. I encourage you to participate in #Giving Tuesday! Here are two options for giving to CYO/Camp Howard:

  1. Support our scholarship programs:  to give youth an opportunity to play sports or attend camp. (include the photo of girls attached)
  2. Give to the new dining hall at Camp Howard. Very close to my heart is our campaign to complete a new dining hall at Camp Howard: Mary’s Lodge. Please visit our GoFundMe Page where you can see the latest updates and contribute to the new Dining Hall.

Be sure to DOUBLE your donation by contacting your employer for a match. Securing an employer match is a great way to have your donation help even more youth☺.

I am deeply grateful for your support. Many blessings to you and your family as we approach the Christmas season.

Sister Krista

CYO 8th Grade Girls Spike Volleyball Championship St. Joseph vs Cathedral

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November 18, 2017 • 8th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA) (Red)

Coaches: Bart Hansen, Casey Moltrum, Eileen Stemple

Players: Alyssa, Caroline, Alexandra, Sydney, Alana, Tyra, Lauren, Renee, Bridget

 Visiting Team: Cathedral (Navy)

Coach(s): Megan Aguon, Fergie Bush

Player first names:Maisie, Nathalie, Chloe, Harper, Elliott, Alli, Madeleine, Avery, Lily, Maggie

Scores:

Set 1: St. Joseph 25 Cathedral 10

Set 2: St. Joseph 25  Cathedral 15

Set 3:

Game Highlights: The level of play at 8th grade is incredibly good with the teams showing off some incredible developed skills and talent.  The power, finesse and technique of each individual girl comes together to form a wonderful team effort.  The rally’s at this level are exceptionally fun to watch.  We will see several of these girls on high school teams next year.

FINAL: St. Joseph, Vancouver in two.

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Champions, 8th Grade Girls, St. Joseph, Vancouver, WA

2017 8th Girls VB 1st Place St. Joseph

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 8th grade girls 2nd place Cathedral

2017 8th Girls VB 2nd Place Cathedral

7th Grade CYO Spike Championship All Saints vs St. Joseph’s

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November 18, 2017 • 7th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: All Saints (Green)

Coach(s): Jody Just, Colleen Obryant

Player first names: Olivia, Ava, Logan, Shannon, Sarah, Molly, Alycia

Visiting Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)(Red)

Coaches: Shari Eggleston, Becki Garrow, Ed Garrow

Players: Valerie, Drew, Jocelyn, Claire, Lauren, Natalie, Sophia, Kaitlyn, Ella, Emi, Harum

Scores:

Set 1: 25 – 21 All Saints

Set 2: 25 – 14 All Saints

Game Highlights: An intense set between two powerhouse teams.  The first coming to a close saw All Saints with 21 and St. Joseph with 19 as #30 was injured at the net with a foot/ankle twist? The momentum shifted to All Saints as they closed the first set 25- 21.

The second set opened with a 6-0 blitz before coach Garrow called a timeout to re-group.  After 8 unanswered points, St. Joseph surged back into the game with 6 points of their own.  St. Joseph’s stalled at 14 points as All Saints racked up the balance for the win.

FINAL: All Saints in 2

BELOW: CYO Spike Volleyball Champions 2017 All Saints

2017 7th Girls VB 1st Place All Saints

Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd place – St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA)

2017 7th Girls VB 2nd Place St. Joseph

“Holy War” 6th Grade CYO Championship Volleyball Features Holy Family & Holy Trinity!

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November 18, 2017 • 6th Grade Girls Spike Championships

Home Team: Holy Family (Red)

Coach(s): Allie Koleno, Katy Prewitt, Jeannie Swift, Leasa Wiebke

Player first names: Alejandra, Brooklyn, Kaitlin, Madison, Poppy, Kathleen, Haylina, Delainy

Visiting Team: Holy Trinity (Red)

Coaches: Lina Kwee-Nguyen & Anh Khoa Nguyen

Players: Alicia, Mikayla, Kendra, Leia, Adrienne, Ericka, Lauren, Mackenzie

Scores:

Set 1: 25 – 23 Holy Family

Set 2: 25-16 Holy Trinity

Set 3:15-11 Holy Family

Game Highlights:

Set 1 tied 20 to 20 after 20 minutes of play, Holy Family won it by 2 in a very close contest.  Holy Trinity came back and won the second game in a thriller that put the match into a third set.  Both teams were warmed up when Holy Family came out with a 5point blitz.  Holy Trinity answered, tied the score 5-5 until Holy Family called a timeout at 6-5 HT. Holy Family’s Hallina, led another blitz with 6 unanswered points bringing the score to 12-8, Holy Family.  Though Holy Trinity fought tirelessly, they could not overcome Holy Family today in a third set that ended 15 – 11.  Great volleyball!

FINAL: Holy Family 2 out of 3

BELOW: Holy Family 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championship Team

2017 6th Girls VB 1st Place Holy Family

BELOW: Holy Trinity 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd Place

2017 6th Girls VB 2nd Place Holy Trinity

St. Clare vs Portland Christian for 5th Grade Girls CYO Volleyball Title…

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November 18, 2017 – 5th Grade Girls Spike Volleyball Championships

Home Team: St. Clare (Navy)

Coach(s): Katherine Emerson, Tammy Olliver, Molly Schick

Player first names: Shannon, Charlotte, Sydney, Kate, Adeline, Francesca, Sofia, Mia, Anna, Riley, Rami, Gabriella

Visiting Team:  Portland Christian (Purple)

Coaches: Tara Crearer, Lisa Singleterry, Kimberly Unger

Players: Alyssa, Alison, Adrianne, Meredith, Paige, Addison, Emma, Melody, Isabelle

Scores:

Set 1: 25- 23 St. Clare

Set 2: 25 – 20 Portland Christian

Set 3: 15 – 9 St. Clare

Game Highlights:  These two teams came out of regular season play with a very close scoring game with St. Clare having the edge.  Both teams showed remarkable skills in all aspects of the games given their grade level.  They are well down the path of some great volleyball.

FINAL: St. Clare 2 out of 3

 

BELOW: St. Clare 5th Grade CYO Volleyball Spike Champions 20172017 5th Girls VB 1st Place St. Clare

BELOW: Portland Christian 5th Grade CYO Volleyball Spike Championships 2nd Place 2017

2017 5th Girls VB 2nd Place Portland Christian