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MOTHER
OF THE YEAR
Nominees for this award are sought yearly on the state level with
recommendations coming from the mother's outside contacts such
as a church groups, choral groups, PTA organizations, local businesses
etc. Nominees are well respected, devoted mothers who interact
in a positive manner on a family, spiritual, community, and civic
basis.
Announcing the 2010 Oregon Mother of the Year
Shelly
LeAnn Brady
 Born
August 8, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, Shelly married her best
friend, John Brady in 1984.
They are the
parents of six: Michelle, Katrina, Teressa, Kevin, Erica, and
Emily, and grandparents of two.
After spending
two decades working (with her family) for a disabled friend, in
2002 Shelly wrote the New York Times bestselling book “Ten
Things I Learned From Bill Porter” and was creative consultant
on the Emmy award-winning movie “Door-to-Door.” She has spent
15 years as a motivational speaker, sharing Bill’s inspirational
story across the country.
In 2009, Shelly
was selected as the commencement speaker at her graduation from
Portland State University with a B.S. in Arts and Letters.
Recently, Shelly and John celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary by running a marathon.
Shelly’s
greatest joy comes from being a wife, mother, and homemaker.
She currently spends time volunteering in the church and
community. She enjoys writing, acting, reading, jogging,
walking, and spending time with her family. Family favorite
activities include board games, watching movies, hiking,
camping, traveling, and worshipping together.
Parenting
phrase: “Don’t forget to brush, floss, read your scriptures,
and pray!”
YOUNG
MOTHER OF THE YEAR
Each state also has an opportunity to choose their nominee for
the State Young Mother. This award honors dedicated, outstanding
mothers who are striving to improve their parenting skills and
whose children are 18 and younger. These mothers can be nominated
at the state level by friends, family, and acquaintances.
Announcing the 2010 Oregon Young Mother of the Year
Alison
Layton Wadsworth
Born Alison Layton of Layton Utah, Alison was raised on
a farm with six siblings - two
brothers, four sisters, 4 cows and a chicken. Her past
times as a child included herding cows back to the
pasture and weeding onions. As a new comer to Jr.
High, she tried out for
everything possible but lost. Fortunately, she had
confidence in herself and kept trying. In High School,
she excelled as a member of Honor society, Dance Team,
and was voted on the Homecoming royalty twice. As a
member of the dance team, she was selected to
participate on a national dance squad that traveled to
Japan to perform. Her dance career continued at BYU as
a member of the Courgarette dance team. After
graduating in Community Health Education, she served a
full-time mission to Munich, Germany for the LDS church
and there, increased her love and understanding of
service to others. She returned to Germany after
graduation and worked as a civilian secretary for the
U.S. Army. On her off time, she traveled Europe and
developed a love for the various peoples and cultures.
Upon returning home, she worked for Jenny Craig as a
health consultant for several years.
She is married to Rick Wadsworth, also of Utah, and they
are the parents of 5 children ranging in age from 2-12
years. She currently serves as leader for her Church
women's organization, full-time Mom, part-time taxi,
chef, tutor, housekeeper (with an incredible propensity
to organize and de-clutter any room in record time),
occasional drill sergeant, unofficial nurse, excellent
ice cream cake maker, self proclaimed alternative health
guru (sort of), devoted thrift shopper, connoisseur of
dining out, and avid student of all types of books.
She wishes she were a fabulous singer/comedian but
unfortunately, not in this lifetime. She settles for
occasional outbursts of laughter from her husband at any
attempt to tell jokes, and even fewer impromptu concerts
at the piano when she can lock the door and actually
play without 30 little fingers trying to accompany her.
And last but not least one day, she plans to write a
children's book and continue developing her skills in
alternative healing.
Parenting phrase: “Fake it ‘till you make it!”
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Michele Watts
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Melanie Henstrom and
Michele Watts are to be congratulated and thanked
for their year of service to AMI as 2009 Mother of the Year
and Young Mother for Oregon. Their service to our communities
has been truly outstanding. They have participated in numerous
parades, shared with hundreds the concepts and values of AMI,
and served as beautiful and wonderful ambassadors for the
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Jacki Hunlow Receives Honor
 On
October 10th, Jacki was one
of 4 women who received an
award from the Worldwide
Organization of Women at
their national conference
held at BYU and Weber State
University. The Award
was titled "Women and Their
Worldwide Influence For
Good." Her category
was In Education through her
work on the Mothers Legacy
Project. The other
women were: Asha Hagi Elmi
from Somalia for her work in
Save Somali Women and
Children, Charlotte Hamblin
- Founder of "No Poor Among
Us" a Humanitarian
Foundation in Mozambique and
Ramita Shrestah form Nepal,
established literacy and
technology centers in her
villages. It was a
wonderful enlightening time
to be with these women and
hear their stories.
Pictures and Winners
The following winners
from the Evening of the
Arts will go on to
Nationals.
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1st
Place
Oils:
Shirley
Moore
"Katie"
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Oregon
and
NATIONALS
1st
Place
Water
Color:
Dee
Rommel
"Sisters"
1st
Place
Mixed
Media:
Dee
Rommel
"Mary's
Time"
Other
winners
that
will not
go onto
nationals:
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2nd
Place
Oils:
Shirley
Moore
"Lake
Shore"
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2nd
Place
Watercolor:
Terry
Street
"Collect
Your
Pennies"
Judges
Choice
Award:
Shirley
Moore
"Katie"
(See
First
Place
above.)
Honorable
Mentions:
Oils:
Leta
Tunstall
"Embracing
Love"
Water
Color:
Kris
Presian
"Proud
Mother"
Enjoy
the
Evening
of the
Arts slide
show!
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