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Basket Weaver Mary Schlick

Mary Schlick has devoted the last four decades of her life to preserving Indian basketry traditions from the Mid-Columbia region. Using plant fibers gathered from the Columbia River Gorge area, including roots, grass, and birch bark, she crafts a variety of basket styles. More than simple bags to carry food, these baskets hold a wealth of symbolism for Native Americans.

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Blues Musician Lauren Sheehan

Her latest CD “Two Wings” was voted a finalist for best Americana album of 2006 by the Independent Music Association. Meet blues singer and guitarist Lauren Sheehan at her Portland home and the family retreat along the Wilson River near Tillamook.

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Etch-a-Sketch Artist Jonathan Liu

In college, Jonathan Liu discovered that he had a unique talent for creating images on an Etch-a-Sketch. Now the stay-at-home dad is developing his art, and making an impression at the Last Thursday art fair on Northeast Alberta Street in Portland.

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