Obituary
Emma Tillie Shawcross
March 9, 1941 ~ April 27, 2020 Emma Shawcross, 79, known as ‘Tillie’ to her family and friends, passed peacefully on April 27, 2020 at her home in Camas,…
March 9, 1941 ~ April 27, 2020 Emma Shawcross, 79, known as ‘Tillie’ to her family and friends, passed peacefully on April 27, 2020 at her home in Camas,…
Growing up, my family owned a small business — John’s Fresh Produce. When I was in seventh grade and my father became ill, I dropped out of school to help my mom open the store. When he got better, I returned to school, and our family worked hard to keep the store running. That produce stand was our livelihood and our connection to the community. It’s where I learned the value of hard work and the joys and difficulties of operating a small business.
Determining whether a middle schooler appreciates something can pose a challenge for adults at times. However, local outdoor school organizers are convinced that the program makes a big impact with the students, even if they don't display it outwardly. "You may not see it now, but we're hoping that in the future, they can draw from this experience and the memories," said Maegan Jossy, outreach coordinator for the Friends of the Columbia Gorge. "There's something special about this experience, something you can't get in a classroom."
