Dedication

My father, Harvey Zabel, taught American History and Modern Problems at Hillsboro High School.  As a teacher he didn't make a lot of money, but we always had newspapers and magazines around the house, and we talked about these things at the dinner table.  I dedicate this site to the love of news and history that he instilled in me and so many of his students.

Harvey J. Zabel
History Teacher

Harvey was born in Nebraska during the Roaring 20's, but he came of age on a farm during the Great Depression.  He joined the Army when he was 19.  If he hadn't gotten the measles, he would have ended up in a unit which included glider pilots in the D-Day invasion.  Instead, he ended up repairing aircraft in Guam.  To the end of his days, his favorite thing was to attend the annual 33rd Troop Carrier re-unions.

He came to Oregon in 1950 to teach school, and did just that for over 30 years.  He was one of the toughest teachers any high school student ever encountered.  A lot of them hated him at the time but, over the years, I have had these grown up students tell me that, looking back, he was the best teacher they ever had.

So, Dad, this site's for you.  Thanks for keeping the subscriptions current while I was growing up.