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These front-to-back calendar pages take the writings of a nature lover and display them with an eye catching typographical solution. You can decide, view the specific month side of the 12 card calendar or flip the card in its jewel case and view the poetic type.

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Soon the exuberance ofspring will surround us

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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.

February 29, March 1, 2 and March 7, 8, 9Friday and Saturday 8 PM

Sunday Matinee 2 PMMHCC College Theater26000 SE Stark Street

Gresham, Oregon

Reserved Seat TicketsAdults: $15 Students and Seniors: $10

MHCC Box Office503.491.7145

Online Box Office

A MUSICAL BY RUPERT HOLMES

Based on the unfinished murder mystery by Charles DickensOriginal Broadway production produced by The New

York Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Papp, Producer

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts Department Presents

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


46 Organic Gardener March 2008 March 2008 Organic Gardener 47

Borders and Beds

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.

Ornamental 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 de-pendable, even-toned foil behind more airy flow-ering plants, dense clumps of green-leaved grass-es make a handsome backdrop for pale or wispy blooms, such as airy white gaura (Gaura lindheimeri), pale yellow scabious (Scabiosa ochroleuca), and steel-blue 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 (Gail-lardia 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 foli-age 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 tex-ture. A fair number of traditional border denizens possess distinct upright or mounded forms, mak-

ing the arching habits of many grasses a welcome transition between the two. And when you con-sider the dramatic contrast of fine textured grass-es 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 bor-der: 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 inter-esting 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.

Making the right choiceWhen choosing grasses for beds and borders,

keep in mind their relative tendencies to creep or self-sow. There are some truly beautiful creep-ing 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.

To spread or to clumpClump-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 estab-lished 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.

Consider growing conditionsMost 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 in-dividual 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 fertil-izer at all. Of course, you could also fertilize the perennials as usual and simply stake your grasses, or shear them back in early sum-mer to promote more compact re-growth; it all depends on how much additional work you want to do.

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ancy J. Ondra.

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 ‘Pic-ta’) 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 bot-tomless 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.

Beyond Beauty

This article is an excerpt from “Grasses” by Nancy J. Ondra. The excerpt speaks of beauty, which is reflected in the well balanced typographical solution and use of color.


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.


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.


Donor Trip 2008INDIA AND NEPAL

PHOENIX FUND

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.


PhoenixFund

COMMUNITIES ARE EMERGING

NATURAL DISASTERS. oppression and from conflict,

Across the developing world,

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




BLESSINGS were made, and DANCING filled the center space.

MUSIC was played, traditional

Hundreds of Nepalese were WAITING FOR US.

WAITING FOR US.

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.

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Successful proposals outline how funds will

meet critical needs and achieve enduring

change. We look for proposals that include:

Livelihood creation: creation of a significant

number of new jobs

Increased income: higher earnings by a

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

Scalability: project can serve as a model for

additional funding and in other countries

Measurable outcomes: tracking and reporting

of economic and non-economic outcomes

ACROSS THE DEVELOPING WORLD, communities are emerging

from conflict, oppression and natural disasters. One key to

successful, lasting recovery, is economic development. Small

businesses, including farmers, have the quickest recovery

potential, but are often not included in initial large agency

grants.

THE PHOENIX FUND GATHERS private seed capital to start-

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.

THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, MERCY corps

capitalized the phoenix fund in 2005 to finance dynamic

start-up programs in countries such as mongolia, guatemala,

kyrgyzstan, india and nepal.

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

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!

Makaibari Tea Factory

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.




This logo brands an edgy cabinet company that installs cabinets in local Portland condo-minium 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.


Proposed animated Flash banners used as headers for four options on Integrated Media’s independent website.


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Graphic Design position using my print and web design skills.

experience

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.

SOftware

Adobe Creative Suite 3: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Acrobat, DreamweaveriPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, TypeTool2Microsoft Word, Excel

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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.

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Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OregonAssociate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, June 2008

Damascus Christian School, Damascus, Oregon, Diploma, 2006

perSOnal attributeS

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's portfolio

Documents

t w t f saugustto

t w t f s10 good

t w t f s12 columbus

card calendar

calendar pages

patriot day

patricks day

poetic type