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ROBERT H. RYAN
By Kelly Romo, Active Media
Milwaukie resident Robert H. Ryan was born and raised in Germany until the end of fourth grade, and he viewed America as a land of opportunity. His stepfather’s Army career led to frequent relocations and immersed him in the realities of the Cold War. He graduated from an American high school in Heidelberg in 1975 and saw military service as his entry into adulthood. Robert’s initial goal was the Navy, but the Army became his route.
Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1979 and was stationed in Louisiana before deploying to Germany. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen to qualify for the assignment and avoid the German military draft. His service continued with the Oregon Army National Guard from 1984 to 2016. He returned for the structure and camaraderie, starting as a tool and parts clerk and later becoming an engineer equipment maintenance technician and warrant officer. His military career paralleled his civilian employment in defense logistics at Camp Withycombe.
Robert’s family moved frequently when he was a child and he had to navigate life as a non-native English speaker, which
presented many challenges. Without a strong family support system, Robert learned self-reliance. The military instilled values of trust and discipline, though he found that honesty was not always appreciated. His experiences reinforced his belief in verification and direct communication.
Robert moved to Oregon on a whim when a friend from the Army invited him to come up and work with him. He tried community college but slowly realized he was better suited for a blue-collar job. After working in construction and warehousing, Robert realized he missed the military environment. Through his experiences with Youth Soccer, he found a Federal full-time job working on military equipment at Camp Withycombe.
Robert encourages young people considering the military to choose a career path with post-service applications. Education and skill development open doors. His ideal do-over would involve the Air Force or Navy and focus on longterm career potential.
Robert’s retirement in 2016 has allowed him to travel, including a solo motorcycle trip across the U.S. Volunteering at the Oregon Military Museum, American Legion, and with local volunteer firefighters, service remains central to his life. Robert hopes civilians recognize that every veteran’s experience is unique. Understanding their challenges takes more than appreciation — it calls for awareness of individual journeys.
Hadley is a beautiful 10 year old girl in the 4th grade. She is splendidly sweet, kind, and of course tremendously full of sass. On April 28, 2023, Hadley was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma Bone Cancer after a four inch tumor was found behind her left knee. Just three days later she got a port put in and started chemo on May 1, 2023. After 12 grueling weeks of chemo, her tumor did not shrink enough, so she had to have a partial amputation and a rotationplasty, which is a very unique surgery that will give her the best chance of doing everything she has ever dreamed of doing in the future. After that major surgery, she proceeded
with 16 more weeks of chemo. Thankfully, in December 2023, she finished the series and is currently in rehab to learn how to use her second prosthetic.
Even before her surgery, and in the midst of her toughest times, Hadley learned that she was granted a wish from the MakeA-Wish foundation. In May of 2024, her family got to go to Disney World & Harry Potter Land/Universal Studios. She’s House Griffindor all the way! Hadley flew on her first plane, rode her first roller coaster, met her first live in-person Disney and Marvel characters, and had the time of her life. Swimming – and eating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for free everyday – made her Wish trip the greatest gift a sweet little nine year old could have. Even though she’s already endured some of life’s toughest challenges, her Wish showed her that there is still magic happening every day. Amazing people who donate to beautiful programs like Make-A-Wish truly do make a world of difference, especially giving kids and their families hope and excitement when their wish comes true and brings them magic when they may need it most. Hadley’s excited to be a 2025 Wish Ambassador to help other children get their wishes granted to spread hope and joy to others in need.
Bundt bakery savors spreading joy
over 600 locations nationwide. Bundt Boss Holly Waud tried her first cake over ten years ago in California and knew she had to bring the franchise to Oregon. She opened the Clackamas bakery in 2014 and has co-owned the Tualatin location, initially the first in the state, since 2023.
By Angie Helvey, Active Media
Photos by Brittany Jungenberg, Active Media
Nothing Bundt Cakes was named America’s Favorite Restaurant Chain earlier this year, and if you’ve ever tried their cakes, you know why. Made fresh daily with real butter and eggs, each creation is a decadent masterpiece — rich, moist, and generously adorned with signature cream cheese frosting you’ll want to eat by the spoonful. With plenty of flavors, sizes and decorations to choose from, Nothing Bundt Cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion — even just because!
Nothing Bundt Cakes come in ten delicious varieties, all bursting with irresistible flavors that will have you begging for another slice! The signature Chocolate Chocolate Chip is among the most popular, along with White Chocolate Raspberry, Red Velvet and Lemon. Lavishly frosted with heaps of luscious cream cheese frosting, every bite is a flawless piece of heaven! Sizing options are designed to accommodate any occasion or gift, from personal bundintis and bundlets — which serve 1-2 — to eight and teninch cakes with a tiered option. And to keep things exciting, the bakery also dreams up a large selection of indulgent pop-up flavors that last for about two weeks and a featured flavor that changes every
Mom-friends and entrepreneurs Dena Tripp and Debbie Schwetz founded the franchise in 1997 in Las Vegas. Their commitment to baking with the highest-quality ingredients and a passion for spreading joy and happiness through cake has grown the business to
month or so. “The pop-up flavors are more elaborate,” Holly explains. “For example, we made an Oreo Dirt Cake with Oreo crumbles, gummy worms — the works.” The upcoming featured flavor, which usually has a seasonal theme, is Lemon Blueberry and will be on the menu from April 7th through May 25th. The light, moist lemon cake baked with loads of natural blueberries has been a fan favorite in past years.
Convenience is a cornerstone of the business, and Holly’s all about creating a one-stop-shop experience with presents, party packs, a large selection of candles and
greeting cards. “We have a wide variety of gift options,” she says. “We’re always adding fun new items, and I keep the price points reasonable.” The cakes come with bright, colorful decorations — picture giant bows and adorable toppers themed to match any holiday or occasion you can imagine! Colossal flowers, bunnies, and birds are on the books for spring and are the perfect adornments for an Easter cake or a Mother’s Day gift. All four of Holly’s most popular cake flavors are available in all sizes daily, and her helpful and friendly bakery team is dedicated to making
things easy for their customers. “If you were in a pinch to provide a gift to someone, you could just stop by, and we could either decorate a cake for you or make a three-Bundtini tower, hit you with a greeting card, and you’re on your way,” says Holly. Customers can order in person, via phone, online or through thirdparty delivery apps like Doordash and Ubereats. Unless it’s a significant holiday, most items can be ready in an hour or so. What a life-saving option for a last-minute party or gift!
The crew at the bakery is a mostly long-tenured group of people who love cake and helping others! Many local students work at the store in high school and return on their breaks from college. Holly has lots of regulars she’s known since opening. “It’s so nice to be part of the community, make connections, get to know people,” she says. Giving back is also a priority. “We do a lot of donations and fundraising with schools and other local organizations.” Interested parties can contact Holly or her General Manager Jill at clackamas@ nothingbundtcakes.com.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is located at 9895 SE Sunnyside Rd. Suite G in Clackamas. Please give them a call at 503-659-3888, or visit their website at www.nothingbundtcakes.com
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