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Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts Department Presents
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD A MUSICAL BY RUPERT HOLMES
Based on the unfinished murder mystery by Charles Dickens
Original Broadway production produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer
February 29, March 1, 2 and March 7, 8, 9
Friday and Saturday 8 PM Sunday Matinee 2 PM MHCC College Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, Oregon
MHCC Box Office 503.491.7145 Online Box Office
Reserved Seat Tickets Adults: $15 Students and Seniors: $10
People requiring accomodations due to a disability should contact the Disability Services Office at 503.491.6923 (TDD). Please call two weeks prior to the event. Designed by Naomi Peffer, GD249
This prize winning poster captures the nature of the play it announces. The typographical bust has no identity just as the play leaves the audience wondering who is to blame for Drood’s disappearance.
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B orders and B eds
Beyond Beauty O
rnamental grasses come in a wide range of heights, so there’s a perfect choice for any spot from the front edge to the very back of the border. Another obvious consideration for garden design is color, and here you can use grasses to your advantage in several ways. If you need a dependable, even-toned foil behind more airy flowering plants, dense clumps of green-leaved grasses make a handsome backdrop for pale or wispy blooms, such as airy white gaura (Gaura lindheimeri), pale yellow scabious (Scabiosa ochroleuca), and steelblue globe thistles (Echinops ritro), which can easily get lost against a less distinct background. Green grasses also work well for separating strong colors and boldly patterned blooms, such as the intense red heads of Maltese cross (Lychnis chalcedonica) and the bull’s-eye stripes of blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora). Grass foliage makes its own color contribution to the border, and it’s hard not to be tempted by the surprising variety of foliage color choices, from yellow, red, and orange, to brown, blue, or even multihued. Gold, silver, copper, or bronze flower clusters and seed heads, when caught by light, cast an almost metallic sheen over the entire garden setting. Beyond color, grasses have other assets to offer beds and borders ~ most notably, form and texture. A fair number of traditional border denizens possess distinct upright or mounded forms, mak-
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ing the arching habits of many grasses a welcome transition between the two. And when you consider the dramatic contrast of fine textured grasses against the bold foliage of hostas, heucheras, and cannas ~ to name just a few broad-leaved border favorites ~ it’s easy to see that possibilities for outstanding combinations abound. A subtler benefit comes from a less tangible quality of most grasses, and it may be the best of all the contributions grasses make to a bed or border: they add a softer, more natural feel to even the most precisely planned plantings, evoking the free-for-all charm of a flower-studded meadow while maintaining the tidiness and balance of a carefully cultivated border. As they mature, ornamental grasses provide exciting changes throughout the summer months just when most borders shine, but they’re interesting at unexpected times, too. The fall foliage colors of warm-season grasses, for instance, can rival some of the showiest deciduous shrubs and trees. Their winter colors are more muted, but the russets, golds, and tans are still welcome, as are the persistent seed heads that transform snow and ice into ever-changing winter sculptures. Cool-season grasses, too, shine during the colder months, bridging the gap between the last of the fall-flowering perennials and the earliest spring bulbs.
Consider growing conditions
When choosing grasses for beds and borders, keep in mind their relative tendencies to creep or self-sow. There are some truly beautiful creeping grasses, but unless you’re prepared to contain them at planting time, you may rue the day you ever let them loose in your border.
Most ornamental grasses adapt readily to the same growing conditions that typical border plants appreciate: full sun to light shade, and well-drained soil that doesn’t dry out completely. Nutrient needs, however, differ. While traditional wisdom calls for frequent applications of fertilizer to keep border perennials blooming, overly fertile soil can lead to too-lush, floppy growth in grasses. For new gardens, rather than enriching the soil in the whole bed before planting, one way to address the problem is to add soil amendments to the individual holes where you plant perennials but no fertilizer where you plant grasses. During the subsequent growing seasons, you might consider using a compost mulch in spring, with fewer or lighter feedings in summer, or no additional fertilizer at all. Of course, you could also fertilize the perennials as usual and simply stake your grasses, or shear them back in early summer to promote more compact regrowth; it all depends on how much additional work you want to do.
To spread or to clump Clump-formers and slow spreaders are less likely to crowd out bed and border companions, but some multiply almost as rapidly because they are overly generous with their seed production, leaving you with a dilemma: do you cut off the seed heads in fall and lose their winter show, or let them stand and deal with weeding out the unwanted seedlings the following year? In established beds and borders, you can probably get away with the latter approach because there’s not much bare soil for the seeds to drop into, and adding a fresh layer of mulch each spring can keep volunteers to a minimum. But in a newer landscape with lots of exposed soil, removing the seed heads in fall might be a better option.
An excerpt from Grasses, by Nancy J. Ondra.
Artistic considerations aside, there are also excellent practical reasons to consider adding ornamental grasses to your borders. Warm-season grasses wait until the weather starts heating up to put on most of their growth, so they’re ideal for filling spaces left when spring bulbs and early-flowering perennials go dormant in early- to midsummer. Sturdy grasses can help minimize staking chores because they’ll mingle with and support weaker-stemmed partners in a way that’s as alluring as it is labor-saving.
Making the right choice
Move over, perennials and annuals; ornamental grasses are now holding court in beds and borders. Recognizing that grasses are far more than space fillers, adventurous gardeners are designing grasses into their borders.
Coralling Creeping Grasses Green-and-white-striped gardener’s garters (Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’) and bluegreen Lyme grass (Leymus arenaflus) are undeniably enticing when controlled at the nursery. But bring these beauties home and release them in your borders, and you’ll be sorry! The adage is all too true: “The first year, they sleep; the second year, they creep; and the third year, they leap.” To enjoy these spreaders without worry, plant them in pots or bottomless buckets, then sink the containers almost to their rim in your bed or border. Leave about 1 inch of pot rim above the soil surface to help discourage the runners from climbing out over the top. This approach isn’t foolproof, so it’s wise to check for escapees on a regular basis. When the pot gets crowded, simply divide the plants, replant just one small piece per pot, and you’re in business again.
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These posters call passers by to submit their work to the annual student developed art magazine. Working in a two person design team along with a ten member editorial staff to developed promotional posters and the design of the magazine.
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These posters call passers by to submit their work to the annual student developed art magazine. Working in a two person design team along with a ten member editorial staff to developed promotional posters and the design of the magazine.
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Using a design created while working with negative space, this bag is used by the Gilbert Park Elementary School kindergarten teacher to carry her curriculum to school.
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PHOENIX FUND
Donor Trip 2008 INDIA AND NEPAL
Using photography by Joni Kabana, this book not only records events but also the faces from the MercyCorps Phoenix Fund’s Donor trip to India an Nepal. All aspects of the book, from color skeem to font choices follow the MercyCorps style guide.
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Across the developing world,
COMMUNITIES ARE EMERGING
from conflict, oppression and NATURAL DISASTERS.
Phoenix Fund MERCY CORPS’ MISSION IS to alleviate suffering, poverty and
oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. With more than 25 years of experience and $1 billion
in assistance provided to people in 81 nations, we work to serve the world’s poorest and most underserved people.
THE ANNUAL BUDGETS OF most Phoenix Fund proposals range
from $25,000 to $75,000—a small investment in U.S. terms, but a substantial sum in developing countries. If a project is selected for funding, Mercy Corps ensures sufficient resources for that project to achieve measurable results in 12 to 18 months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Phoenix Fund puts venture capital into the hands of our front-line managers to test new ideas that can be replicated and sustained. Because Mercy Corps is operational on the ground, we have direct oversight and accountability on all of the investments made by the Phoenix Fund. Good ideas have immediate opportunity for replication through our worldwide network of programs. As appropriate to the projects, we encourage our donors to lend skills and expertise to Phoenix Fund grantees.
Global Differences OUR CONVERSATIONS VOLLEY FROM questions about the culture here in Darjeeling to how the paper factory can be self-
sustaining after their first year loan. As one could imagine, opinions abound from the various donors based upon their deep understanding of business and economics. The director of the Phoenix Fund, Jean Hart, is a pillar of strength and grace as she navigates the at times rowdy discussion. What works in the US does not work the same way in India, and it is fascinating to watch how the mighty ideas we all have to bring more efficient workflow and market venues to this small business are quickly transformed into areas of concern due to the minimum yet eager infrastructure.
Should they store the paper in a warehouse? How can they double production? Do they have to drain the boiling pot of water each time? Is the use of wood for the fire draining the forests? Is there a market for this product? Was that in the original proposal? How many jobs are being created and what happens if this fails? How much help should mercy corps provide before they are self sustaining? WE SETTLE ON COMING up with a list of areas that need improvement in order for the business to have the best chance
of being successful. Many of the items on the list could easily be implemented if this business was in the US, and we all exchange knowing looks that expectations need to be adjusted. IT IS HEARTENING TO see us all come together to try to assist this tiny business. Not one person is disengaged, and
although there are many things to see and do in Darjeeling, the desire to help this country is foremost in our thoughts, overriding the sights, shopping, and restaurants.
Global Business
Using photography by Joni Kabana, this book not only records events but also the faces from the MercyCorps Phoenix Fund’s Donor trip to India an Nepal. All aspects of the book, from color skeem to font choices follow the MercyCorps style guide.
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WAITING FOR US. Hundreds of Nepalese were
WAITING FOR US.
MUSIC was played, traditional BLESSINGS were made, and DANCING filled the center space.
Cardamon
AFTER HOURS OF TRAVERSING severely poor roads, we finally
reached our next base camp and the cardamom farms in Akasebhangyng, Nepal. TIRED, HUNGRY, SORE FROM bouncing on the roads, and
frustrated from several schedule mishaps along the way, we were ready to rest. Little did we know that we were in for a succession of Nepalese greetings that rocked our whole evening and stimulated the senses like no other party! HUNDREDS OF NEPALESE WERE waiting for us, and as we walked
into their village, music was played, traditional blessings were made, and dancing filled the center space. AFTER TWO VILLAGE WELCOMING ceremonies, we thought the
festivities were over. We started our trek up the very steep incline to our campsite, led by two small village boys.
Using photography by Joni Kabana, this book not only records events but also the faces from the MercyCorps Phoenix Fund’s Donor trip to India an Nepal. All aspects of the book, from color skeem to font choices follow the MercyCorps style guide.
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ACROSS THE DEVELOPING WORLD, communities are emerging
from conflict, oppression and natural disasters. One key to
Successful proposals outline how funds will meet critical needs and achieve enduring
successful, lasting recovery, is economic development. Small
change. We look for proposals that include:
businesses, including farmers, have the quickest recovery
Livelihood creation: creation of a significant
potential, but are often not included in initial large agency
number of new jobs
up projects in some of the world’s poorest countries. It is designed to encourage high-risk high-reward ventures in communities recovering from war or social upheaval. Large foundations and government agencies are often less willing to support these kinds of urgent and innovative programs.
significant number in the community Social contribution: positive impact on conflict resolution, health, education, and community development Proof of concept: development of clear metrics to secure follow-on government and foundation funding
corps
Scalability: project can serve as a model for
capitalized the phoenix fund in 2005 to finance dynamic
additional funding and in other countries
THROUGH
CHARITABLE
CONTRIBUTIONS,
MERCY
start-up programs in countries such as mongolia, guatemala, kyrgyzstan, india and nepal.
Photo: Joe Barthmaier
Increased income: higher earnings by a
grants. THE PHOENIX FUND GATHERS private seed capital to start-
Measurable outcomes: tracking and reporting of economic and non-economic outcomes
Photo: Thomas Keffer
Photo: Margret Hinshaw
WE VISITED THE MAKAIBARI Tea Factory and
got our first dose of climbing steep terrain. It seems that any time we ask “how long will we be?” we get an answer like “20 minutes”.... and it really means 2 hours. Two hours is
Makaibari Tea Factory
really 4 hours, and so on. The same is true for difficulty in climbing, or simply being out in nature in rugged terrain. THIS LITTLE JAUNT THROUGH the tea fields and
into the village was a piece of cake in relation of what was to come ahead. THERE IS MUCH POLITICAL unrest
in this
Indian state, as they are trying to separate from India. Because there are few roads into Darjeeling, and no airplanes or other means of transportation, the city is vulnerable if there is a separation and it is not a friendly one. Cutting off the road would devastate this lovely and magical place. WE KNOW THAT THIS leg
of the trip is
emphasizing the educational aspect of the field work that Mercy Corps is doing, and we are grateful for this. It is an honor to sit in a room and hear how a village is being impacted, and listen to the debate on how to help the villagers improve the processes of the paper factory so that it yields the best possible return for the people in the village. BUT WE SEE ALL of these amazing faces and we
just can’t wait to get out there!
Using photography by Joni Kabana, this book not only records events but also the faces from the MercyCorps Phoenix Fund’s Donor trip to India an Nepal. All aspects of the book, from color skeem to font choices follow the MercyCorps style guide.
Phoenix Fund’s influence in India creates jobs and increases income for two communities by providing an in-demand product to a large tea company.This project will be a model for other tea estates and will help diversify employment opportunities.
Naomi Peffer (503) 349-243 nao_721@hotmail.com
This logo brands an edgy cabinet company that installs cabinets in local Portland condominium such as: The Westerly, The Elizabeth, Rivernorth, The Strand, and Eliot Tower. The width of the logo works well with the unique business card size requested by the company.
Naomi Peffer (503) 349-243 nao_721@hotmail.com
Proposed animated Flash banners used as headers for four options on Integrated Media’s independent website.
Naomi Peffer (503) 349-243 nao_721@hotmail.com
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Animated one minute kinetc type video made using Flash. Naomi Peffer (503) 349-243 nao_721@hotmail.com
O bjective Graphic Design position using my print and web design skills.
E xperience Eight month project working as a co-designer for a ten member editorial staff. Designed three promotional posters and 160 page layout for Perceptions: Magazine of the Arts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography.) Used InDesign, participated in pre-press print production, and supervised all the way through final printing. Developed a desk calendar with eye-catching typography using colors that capture the mood of each of the 12 months. (Calendars developed with tables in InDesign) Published a 32 page full color book recording a trip to India and Nepal by donors to MercyCorps Phoenix Fund. Included photography, journal entries and followed the MercyCorps style guide. Developed a prize-winning poster and program for MHCC’s winter theater production. Designed and animated a one minute kinetic type video using Flash. Created a logo and applied it to business cards for custom cabinet design company. Worked in design team to create print promotions for a series of Student Activities Board event posters. Teamed up with video and broadcasting students on radio, video, print and merchandise promotions for the Integrated Media Program at MHCC.
S oftware Adobe Creative Suite 3: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Acrobat, Dreamweaver iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, TypeTool2 Microsoft Word, Excel
E mployment Cascade Athletic Club Front Desk Attendant (March 2008 - present): Tended to members’ needs and cleaned gym equipment. Kids Klub Attendant (June 2006 - February 2008): Provided child care for children up to ten years old.
E ducation Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, June 2008 Damascus Christian School, Damascus, Oregon, Diploma, 2006
P ersonal A ttributes My ability to listen makes me a fast learner and an easy partner or teammate. A concern for other’s opinions combined with my creative input helps me work well with team and clients. With my strong work ethic I am able to meet important deadlines.
Naomi Peffer (503) 349-243 nao_721@hotmail.com