The Sunrise Times

23/08/2022

Registration for on-water and on-land volunteering at the 2022 Down the River Cleanup on the Clackamas River, Oregon.

07/08/2022

This is what you get with poor planning and ignorance. It’s time for pickathon to move to a bigger better prepared venue. The organizers should know that foster road is too busy and too fast for this without proper preparation. This driveway is only approved for agricultural use and the cars are parked on wetlands. Where is the city of happy valley? Was there a permit issued?

18/07/2022

You're in for a treat because Norman “the Boogie Cat” Sylvester is going to be performing for us at this week's Summer Concert in the Valley. The Norman Sylvester Band has played the Waterfront Blues Festival and jammed with, or opened for, such blues giants as Buddy Guy, Albert Collins and even B.B. King. Born in Louisiana, blues and R&B are at the heart of everything he does, so you know this Thursday is going to be special. Concert starts at 6:30pm with more details at the link below. http://www.happyvalleyor.gov/summer-concerts-2022

30/06/2022

30/06/2022

Time is flying by and that means the 4th of July Family Festival is almost here. There will be inflatables and carnival games starting at 1pm, and our musical guests include: DJ Doc Rock, 45 Away (Oregon’s Own 234th Army Band of the National Guard), and local favorite, REMEDY.

Be sure to check out the full day's schedule of events (including our community hike and parade) at the link below: https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/4th-of-july-2022/

22/06/2022

Want to catch breathtaking fireworks this 4th of July? Happy Valley is proud to have one of the best fireworks displays around.

Brought to you by Happy Valley Parks and Recreation and this year's event sponsors, the fireworks show is the grand finale to the City’s 4th of July Family Festival. Make sure you give yourself some time to park and find a spot on the grass before the show. There will be live music and activities beforehand, and lots of opportunities to relax with friends while you wait. Bring some snacks, a warm blanket, and get ready to take in all the beautiful colors! For more information, don’t forget to check out our designated event page at https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/4th-of-july-2022/

*𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘐𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦.

04/06/2022

🥳😎 Get ready, Happy Valley! Summer is just around the corner and Happy Valley Parks and Recreation has a variety of events headed your way! Between Dumpster Day, the 4th of July Family Festival, Summer Concerts, National Night Out, and even a Movie in the Park, there is something for everyone to get excited about. Check out the link below for all the times, locations, and other details as we get ready to make this summer our best one yet!

https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/summer-happenings-2022/

05/05/2022

Dust off your sneakers because the Happy Valley Fun Run is back! Organized by the Happy Valley Elementary PTO, this popular event encourages adults and kids alike to lace up their running shoes and help support programs for local students. Learn more and secure your spot by registering at the link below.
https://runsignup.com/race/or/happyvalley/hvfunrun

06/04/2022

While it may be Distracted Driving Awareness month, distractions are at play for anyone using the road. Whether you’re driving, biking, or walking, distraction-related incidents are on the rise. For those on foot, it’s important to keep your head up and your focus on where you’re headed. Put your phone away and make sure you are being vigilant when it comes to approaching cars.

Want to hear more about efforts to increase traffic and pedestrian safety? Learn more about the City’s partnership with the Happy Valley Police Department and Happy Valley Elementary PTO at the link below.

https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/school-zone-safety/

06/04/2022

Tonight, City Council took a moment to acknowledge Happy Valley resident, Marcus Week, and present him with the Distinguished Life Saving Award.

On November 29, 2021, he was out for a walk when he noticed a local student was experiencing a serious mental health crisis and contemplating ending her life. Mr. Week stayed with her, offering compassion and reassurance until first responders arrived. Were it not for his quick action and his willingness to support her in her darkest moment, it is quite possible the student may not be here today.

Tonight we are reminded that there are people every day who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. As demonstrated by Mr. Week's actions that day, it only takes one person to save a life.

31/03/2022

We're hiring! A Building Inspector I/Plans Examiner I position just opened, so if you have an eye for detail, understand residential building codes and City ordinances, and are all in when it comes to ensuring compliance with State and City codes, then this might just be your next gig. Check out all the details and the link below and apply today! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/happyvalleyor

11/03/2022

Our condolences to the family and friends of Melanie Ward. A local business owner who left a mark on this community.

A public memorial is being held on March 15th at 4:30pm at Good Shephard Community Church in Boring. The memorial will also be live streamed if you wish to watch from home: Memorial.gshep.us

To our Country Coffee family, thank you so much for your continued support through this incredibly difficult time.

On behalf of Melanie’s family, we would like to share the information below and their sincerest gratitude for your outpouring of love, and for continuing to respect their privacy as they navigate through this immense loss.

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Melanie Elizabeth Ward
November 20, 1991 – March 4, 2022

To know her was to love her. A daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, a loving mother, a best friend. Melanie was a bright light in this world.

Melanie was born in Portland, Oregon, on November 20, 1991, to Denise Meyers and Greg Osburn. Melanie attended Walt Morey Middle School in Troutdale, where she met Mitch, the boy who would become the man of her dreams, her best friend, husband, and the father of their beautiful children. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 2010 and continued her education and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Warner Pacific University.

While earning her business degree, Melanie pursued a career in coffee and purchased Country Coffee, a stand in Boring, Oregon. Country Coffee was a small business that she built into a thriving and successful franchise. By 2022 she expanded Country Coffee to include seven total locations, franchise owners, a mobile event coffee trailer, a roasting company, and so much more to come-- projects, plans and a legacy that will be carried on by her family and Country Coffee team. While building her small business empire, Melanie was a community advocate, constantly supporting local charities and elevating young entrepreneurs and small business owners to new heights. Mel loved seeing others succeed.

To say Melanie was adored by everyone is an understatement. She was loved profoundly because she loved deeply and shined her light on everyone around her. Melanie was a beautiful spitfire, extremely funny, so humble and incredibly giving. She enjoyed boating, camping, and all outdoor activities. Most of all, Melanie cherished family and she always put her loved ones first. While Mel was incredibly driven and hardworking, with so many impressive accomplishments as a young adult, Mel's biggest accomplishment and deepest love was for her twin babies. She loved being a mom! Her dreams and devotion for them remain alive in her spirit and carried on by her husband, family and loved ones.

Melanie is survived by her husband and partner of 15 years, Mitch Ward, and her beautiful babies Brooklyn and Mitchell Ward; her sister Tatum Lindhorst; her parents Greg Osburn, Denise and Brad Meyers; and her grandparents Jane Osburn, and Ross and Margie Meyers.
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On Tuesday, March 15, the family will host a private funeral and burial. A public memorial service to honor the life of Mel will follow later that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, 28989 SE Halsey Road. The memorial will also be live streamed if you wish to watch from home: Memorial.GShep.us

The family requests that we shower Melanie with flowers for her memorial.
Please consider contacting the local floral designers and shops listed below and order flowers to be delivered to Good Shepherd Church on Tuesday, March 15, before 3 p.m.

Sandy Country Florist - 503-668-5633; Orders only available via phone.

Kristine Ae Jin - KristineAejin.com/shop or 503-545-0648; Orders available online or via phone. Delivery fees waived.

Sellwood Flower Co - SellwoodFlowerco.com or 503-719-5390; Orders available online or via phone.

09/03/2022

🍩 Welcome to Happy Valley, Benny's Donuts! What started out as a small garage operation catering to the college crowd in Corvallis, Benny's Donuts has become a true donut dream made in heaven with its third location opening right here in town. Located in the Happy Valley Town Center complex, you'll find hot and fresh made-to-order donuts with a variety of glazes and toppings. They even have gluten free and vegan options!

08/03/2022

Got plans for Spring Break? If not, Happy Valley Parks and Recreation can at least help you fill some of the time. They are bringing three days of fun later this month to a park near you, so check out the link below for all the details on some engaging family-friendly events! Kona Ice of North Clackamas & Rose City will also be on site serving shaved ice, complimentary of Parks and Rec.
https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/international-day-of-happiness/

05/03/2022

UPDATE: The owner has been found! Cows are headed home.

So…How’s everyone’s day going? We found some cows out for a casual Saturday stroll along 172nd.

While we’re all for getting out and about, we’re pretty sure these cows have taken a wrong turn and meandered away from home. Anyone happen to know their owners? If so, message us and we’ll get you in touch with our Community Service Officer who has joined forces with a helpful resident to contain them on some nearby property until they are located.

05/03/2022

𝐇𝐞𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! It's time to get creative and put those great ideas on poster board for all to see. What would YOU do if you were Mayor of Happy Valley? If you enter, you'll have a chance at $100 and an opportunity for an additional prize should your poster creation win at the state level. The contest includes categories for middle and high schoolers as well, so head to the link below for all the corresponding details. Deadline to submit an entry is March 28. https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/community/programs/if-i-were-mayor/

05/03/2022

😀 Save the dates, Happy Valley, because we're loading up the RecMobile, partnering with Kona Ice of North Clackamas & Rose City, and getting ready to celebrate International Day of Happiness 2022. Join us for not one, not two, but THREE joyful activities later this month. For all the details, check out the link below. All events are family-friendly!
https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/international-day-of-happiness/

15/02/2022

15/02/2022