Battle Ground Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

David Bates Patti Jo Brooks

Tyler Francke Olive Gallagher

Angie Helvey Lucas Holmgren

Robert Matsumura Dennis McNabb

Kelly Romo Ty Walker

Alice Williams Kerry Yu

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Christina’s Counsel:

See How Mushrooms Can Give You The Edge In Life.

By Christina Townsend, Owner

For this month’s issue, we have decided to look at something that can be very beneficial for good health and is close to home. Turkey Tail mushroom happens to be one of the native mushrooms grown here in the Pacific Northwest. It has also been in the news lately for its high level of beta glucans as well as its very impressive immune system boosting and health promoting effects.

According to the National Cancer Institute “Beta-glucan may stimulate the immune system and help kill cancer cells.” It is known as a polypore mushroom and is a wood loving mushroom growing on rotting trees.

This mushroom has two very important constitutes of interest: polysaccharide k and polysaccharide peptide. Both have been shown in laboratory tests to increase

concentrations of natural killer cells. These natural killer cells are the cells that take care of and mop up cells that have grown out of control and can cause larger issues to grow uncontrollably in the body. This mushroom has also been shown to help healthy inflammation levels and healthy inflammation responses to immune system attacks.

Contrary to Cordyceps, Turkey Tail mushroom doesn’t really give you an acute effect that you notice when taking it. However, after taking it for a number of months now, I can attest it has strengthened my immune system keeping me healthy as many folks have been getting sick around me and I have not.

If you are interested in taking your health to the next level, Turkey Tail mushroom may be what you’re looking for.

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Taking Service to New Heights

Top-notch garage door service & installation

By Olive Gallagher, Contributing Writer

When it comes to a seemingly simple product like a garage door, most of us don’t give it much thought until something goes wrong. When you’re unable to open the garage door and drive off to where you need to go; when you’ve returned home with a load of groceries in the car to a garage door that won’t open; or needing to escape the rain or snow. Suddenly you realize how essential and reassuring it is to have a company to call upon for assistance, even after hours, to get things running smoothly again and get you back on track.

Ponderosa Garage Doors, servicing the Portland Metro area and all of Columbia County, is just the company for whenever help is needed—whether with a full installation, replacement, or repair of anything from your garage door opener to the entire system.

Ponderosa Garage Doors, a value-based, elite homeindustry service company, will not only supply, replace, or repair all of your garage door needs, but they will do it with a staff of prompt, professional, and courteous office staff and technicians who know their products backwards and forwards.

Ken Fielding founded Ponderosa Garage Door in 1995 when he moved his young family from Utah to the Pacific Northwest. Today, he operates the business he has built with his wife, Kris, and two of his five children, Teal and Brock, and other key team members. While Teal handles the technical

aspects of installation and services in the field, Brock spends his time alongside Ken and Kris inside the offices managing the “mechanics of running a business,” and functioning as the Financial and Marketing Manager.

The Fielding family has striven over the years to build a good name, and goodwill and integrity are the core values that infuse every business decision they make. For them, creating long-standing relationships with their customers—many of whom live anywhere from Longview to Wilsonville and Hillsboro to Deer Island—is at the heart of every decision that they make and everything they do. They instill these philosophies into their team members through weekly team trainings and meetings.

As Brock stated, “My dad did the hard part before my brother and I came aboard in 2020. Today, in 2022, I like to think of us as a 27 year-old start-up! We never take for granted the clients that we currently have or the ones who will join us tomorrow.”

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Keeping It 100

Real estate agent gives back with nonprofit

basketball coach) Al Aldridge led the band to win at numerous jazz festivals. This led to a European tour, playing two of the largest jazz festivals in the world, North Sea in Holland and Montreux in Switzerland.

After earning a bachelor’s in communications from Central Washington University, Eric, an aspiring sports broadcaster, embarked on a career requiring continual moves from market to market. Married with one small child and a mortgage, Eric decided “to make an adult decision” and move to the advertising/sales side of radio and TV.

That choice was golden. Eric discovered his knack for building relationships and communicating in person and by microphone. In 2000, Eric moved back to Vancouver and took on a new career as a loan officer with Capstone Home Loans. In 2009, after significant changes in the mortgage landscape, he joined BBSI’s corporate office in Vancouver, working for the original founder, CEO/Chairman of the Board Bill Sheretz. That position allowed him to continue to grow solid relationships in the community. Then, in 2021, Eric made another transition away from BBSI, returning to real estate, this time as an agent with Windermere Northwest Living and the Elevate Group.

In 2017, Eric experienced a remarkable moment. While waiting at The Heathman for a meeting with a client who was late, he bumped into Erin Stepanek, an employee there, who told him about a meeting that had happened the night before: the first meeting of 100 Women Who Care. He asked Erin if there was a like men’s group. When she answered “No,” he replied, “Well, then I’m starting it!” A few months later, he was invited by 100 Women founder Kathryn Morris, to join them at their quarterly meeting. He was blown away.

By Olive Gallagher, Contributing Writer

Adaptability. Deep faith. Positivity. Common qualities found in many uncommon heroes, quietly going about their lives. Like Eric Sawyer. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he and his family moved to California when he was a baby and eventually settled in Hockinson, Washington. Brought up observing a mother who gave back to others, Eric claims his mom inspired him with her optimism and ability to positively deal with change, teaching him, “If you want something bad enough, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you find an excuse.”

A solid student and enthusiastic football and baseball player, Eric also played drums in the band, and graduated from Prairie High School in 1989. Legendary band director (and girls

To get started creating this Clark County organization, he called on key relationships, recruiting Monte Phillips as his first Board member, then Brady Willkerson, general manager of The Heathman, and Don Stanton, CFO of The Heathman. Max Ault, Marc Neidlinger, and Henri Morreau were added, too. Together, they created the nonprofit and were off and running. By 2018, the organization had 126 members and this past year, membership approached 175. The business model is simple and productive. Each member pays a quarterly amount of $110; $100 goes into the pot and $10 covers administration costs and hospitality at The Heathman. Every quarter, at an in-person, evening event, three Clark County nonprofits present their mission, vision and impact to membership, who then vote. The two runner-up nonprofits each receive $1,000. The winner gets the remainder. This past quarter, the winner received $14,000. To date 100 Men has donated $300,000 back into the nonprofit community in Clark County.

For more information on 100 Men Who Care, please call Eric at (360) 521-8877 or visit www.100mencc.com.

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No Job Too Small!

Local handyman services you can count on

They strive to meet each project’s requirements while saving their customers time and money.

I’m On It Handyman tackles larger jobs too. Many remodel projects can be handled by this team of experts as well. They do kitchen and bath remodels and pretty much any other interior/exterior remodeling needed. If it’s windows, doors, or siding you’re looking for, I’m On It Handyman’s owner, Jordan Olin, is happy to help you out through his other company — EcoView Windows, Doors, and Siding.

“We communicate every step of the way,” Jordan says. Prompt service and excellent communication are standard practices for this business. Customers receive a full consultation to explain all available options, then choose the repair service that’s best suited for their home, business, or budget. “With small jobs we charge a flat rate,” Jordan explains. “We show up and get the job done.” For

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

All of us have that list of home repairs we’ll get to when we get to. The leaky faucet, the gutters that flow like a waterfall every time it rains or the corner desk we ordered six months ago that’s still in pieces in the box it was shipped in. You’ve been slammed at work, busy with the kids, lack the know-how or would just rather read a book. No worries. I’m On It Handyman, your local small job specialist, is happy to step in and help you out. Real estate and home inspection repair services are also a specialty of I’m On It Handyman. Just give them the list and they’ll take care of any minor repairs including drywall, painting and other miscellaneous items.

Have a clogged drain? Torn window screen? Jobs like these can be tedious and time consuming for an average homeowner, but I’m On It Handyman will get right on it! A fully-vetted crew of only the most qualified and experienced professionals is standing by, ready to take on all those small tasks with skill and expertise. Many other professional outfits just won’t bother with the small stuff. I’m On It Handyman’s highest priority is you, the customer. They offer professional, skilled work at a fair price and are dedicated to getting the job done right the first time.

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Guarantee and complete documentation is provided for the customer, should they wish to submit an insurance claim.

I’m On It Handyman also provides countless other services such as furniture assembly. “We love building things,” they admit. Desks, shelving units, playground equipment, trampolines and more are all in their wheelhouse. Need a flatscreen mounted? No problem. How about cleaning out that dryer vent? Or ask about their Service Agreement that takes the hassle out of routine maintenance and includes a yearly home inspection at no extra charge. As Jordan says, “If you need local handyman services – I’m On It!”

Founded with a passion for helping people, Jordan started I’m On It Handyman about two years ago to meet all your repair and remodeling needs. A 3rd generation builder, Jordan has over

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“National Lampoon’s Animal House” and its Oregon roots

After initial overtures to the University of Missouri were rejected, Universal Studios approached the University of Oregon, who agreed to permit filming on the campus for $20,000 and an agreement that the university not be identified in the movie. Universal also negotiated deals to use the houses of two fraternities located just off campus on the 700 block of East 11th Avenue. The Delta fraternity house was set in the Eugene Halfway House located between the two fraternities. The city of Cottage Grove, twenty miles south of Eugene, also got in on the fun. City officials agreed to close down Main Street for three days for the filming of the movie’s dramatic homecoming parade scene.

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

If you’ve ever wondered how the song “Shout” became a wildly popular tradition at University of Oregon football games, one need only watch “National Lampoon’s Animal House” to see the tie-in. But what does this outrageous comedic classic from the 1970s have to do with U of O? Unbeknownst to many people today, the movie starring Jim Belushi of “Saturday Night Live” fame was shot primarily on the U of O campus.

In the fall of 1977 the producers of “Animal House,” a movie that was to become one of the most successful American film comedies of all time — were searching for a college campus as the setting for their story about the scandalous Delta Tau Chi fraternity and the madcap chaos it wreaked on fictional Faber College.

In October of 1977 the cast and crew arrived in the area, settling at the Rodeway Inn in nearby Springfield. The movie was a showcase for Belushi, who had recently risen to fame due to “Saturday Night Live,” and featured Donald Sutherland as well, who played the role of an English professor on campus. “Animal House” was also the film debut for Kevin Bacon and Karen Allen, both of whom went on to enjoy major success in numerous hit movies. In addition to these famous Hollywood names, Tom Hulce (of “Amadeus” fame) and Tim Matheson (of the ’60s “Johnny Quest” series, and more recently, “The West Wing”) also played minor roles. Behind the scenes, “Animal House” was the first major Hollywood movie for director John Landis, who subsequently brought hit movies such as “Trading Places,” “The Blues Brothers,” “An American Werewolf in London,” and others to the big screen.

Auditions for extras were held on the U of O campus, and 150 men and 50 women were chosen to appear in the film. The students were paid $2.30 an hour, and the male extras were instructed to have their hair cut in the style of college students from 1962. Filming of the movie commenced on October 24 at the Sigma Nu house, where the majority of interior shots of the fictitious Delta house were taken. U of O President Boyd’s office was used for that of Dean Wormer, the enemy of the Deltas. The Dexter Lake Club, located 20 miles east of Eugene, served as the locale for the movie’s “road trip” scene, where the Deltas take their dates to hear their favorite R&B band called Otis Day and the Knights.

During his off hours Belushi befriended Portland blues legend Curtis Salgado, who helped fuel Belushi’s passion for the blues, which in turn led to the subsequent movie, “The Blues Brothers,” starring both Belushi and Dan Akroyd. While filming “Animal House,” Belushi and his wife, Judy, also had dinner with Oregon author Ken Kesey (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”) at his home in nearby Pleasant Hill.

“National Lampoon’s Animal House” premiered in New York

City on July 24, 1978, and in Portland in August of the same year, with many of the movie’s extras in attendance. The movie was the second most popular film in 1978 and a remarkable financial success. Produced for under $3 million, “Animal House” grossed $140 million in the U.S. and Canada. So successful was “Animal House” that it spawned a whole genre of zany, overthe-top comedies focused on younger audiences. Aside from one’s cinematic preferences, “Animal House” ranked 36th on the

American Film Institute’s list of the hundred greatest film comedies of all time. In 2001, the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Although “Delta House” was torn down in 1986 and replaced by another building, a bronze plaque still marks the site for posterity. The old Sigma Nu house still stands. The building is now home to the Northwest Christian University’s School of Professional Studies, but if you peer through the front door you can still see the stairwell where Belushi’s character, Bluto, bashed a hole in the wall with the guitar of a student playing folk music.

Despite the fact that the University of Oregon initially attempted to downplay its involvement

in the movie, “Animal House” has actually become a part of U of O’s popular culture and is even marketed as a feature of the school’s identity. Locations from the movie are pointed out on campus tours, and Otis Day and the Knight’s version of “Shout” is belted out by the audience at Duck football games. To this day, people in both Eugene, and Cottage Grove, take great pride in their town’s participation in this American comedy classic.

So, the next time you witness Duck fans singing “Shout” at a U of O football game, or happen to watch “Animal House” on television, know that this wild, raucous and influential movie was filmed close to home, right here in the state of Oregon in the southern Willamette Valley.

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A caregiver made me do it! I was in the financial world before coming to home care. My job in 2005 brought me to Omaha, where I was fortunate enough to attend a caregiver celebration dinner with the Home Instead network. They honored a caregiver for the work she did, the relationships she built and the impact she had on her clients’ lives. I was blown away! There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. My hands stung from clapping so hard. It was at that moment when I said, “I want to do this, I want to make an impact like that!” One year later, I was in business! It’s been seventeen years and I have never looked back. Caregivers are my heroes and my teachers; their hearts guide my business. I feel so fortunate to be in this field, in this community, working with amazing health care providers and caring for our wonderful seniors.

Growing up, I LOATHED thrifting. My mom, aka the Queen of garage sales and Goodwill, dragged me and my brothers around in search of the perfect “Thrift High.” Little did I know that little seed of thrift would grow to be a passion I crave daily. Haute Madre is not your momma’s thrift shop. She is a curated style experience that, in one visit, will instantly have you hooked. Far more than a bargain bin filled with forgotten treasures, she is a vibe, a feeling, A NEED! Whether you are on the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans or looking to recycle your shorts that no longer fit from last summer (we’ve all been there), Haute Madre will scratch that itch. We are a modern resale boutique that specializes in women’s fun, fresh fashion. We carry tween sizes thru plus with a sprinkle of maternity. If you’re a thrift queen or simply interested in experiencing the thrill of the thrift, then Haute Madre is the place for you!

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOVIES? NW MOVIE TRIVIA

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

What 1990 comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which featured the actor portraying a teacher, was filmed in Astoria, Oregon?

Name the movie starring an American bulldog, Himalayan cat, and a golden retriever that was set in Ontario, Canada, but actually filmed primarily in the forests near Bend, Oregon?

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Nicholas Cage starred in a drama set in Oregon about a truffle hunter and his foraging pig. What was the name of this movie?

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This movie saga about a teenage girl and her love for a vampire named Edward, was set in the town of Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. What was the name of this saga?

Based upon Shakespeare’s “Taming of a Shrew,” this movie shot in the Seattle and Tacoma areas, featured Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger as high school students in a romantic romp set in the 1990s. What was the name of this movie?

Inspired by a real-life 17th century shipwreck off the Oregon coast, the 1985 movie “The Goonies” revolves around a group of kids who find a pirate map. What famous director filmed this movie?

Filmed in Astoria, Portland and Seaside, the 1993 movie “Free Willy” told the story of a troubled 12-year-old boy who helps free a captive Orca. What was the boy’s name?

In the movie “Animal House” starring John Belushi, filmed on and around the University of Oregon campus, what was the name of Belushi’s fictitious fraternity?

The fictitious town of Castle Rock was the setting for the 1986 film “Stand By Me,” based upon a novella by author Stephen King. What real-life Oregon town served as the setting for Castle Rock?

Fun Fact: Rob Reiner, the director of the movie, said that of all the movies he’s ever filmed, “Stand by Me” was his favorite.

10.) Answer: Brownsville

Fun Fact: The only reason Universal Studios greenlit the movie was because Donald Sutherland, a prominent star at the time, had agreed to play Professor Jennings.

9.) Answer: Delta Tau Chi.

Fun Fact: The movie “Free Willy” helped raise awareness of the captive killer whale, Keiko, who was in a tank that was too small, too warm and overly chlorinated. As a result of the movie, Keiko was moved to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where he lived a much healthier life.

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8.) Answer: Jesse

Fun Fact: Locations in the movie include Cannon Beach, Astoria, The Astoria Coffee Company, and Ecola State Park.

7.) Answer: Steven Spielberg

Fun Fact: The film features Stadium High School in Tacoma, and the Fremont Troll in Seattle.

6.) Answer: “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)

Fun Fact: Author Stephanie Meyers’ first choice for the character of Edward wasn’t Robert Pattinson, but Henry Cavill. However, by the time the movies were filmed, Cavill was too old to play the part.

5) Answer: “The Twilight Saga” (2005-2012)

Fun Fact: The scene with Hanks and Victor Garber crying about the movie “The Dirty Dozen” was completely improvised.

4) Answer: “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993)

Fun Fact: The pig only had three days of training and bit Cage a number of times during the filming.

3) Answer: “Pig” (2021)

Fun Fact: Some of the voices featured in the film were Michael J. Fox and Sally Field.

2) Answer: “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (1993)

Fun Fact: The movie included great scenery from the Astoria area, including the John Jacob Astor Elementary School.

1) Answer: “Kindergarten Cop” (1990)