Camas Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

Our Philosophy

1. Accurate Diagnosis

At joint and arthritis pain relief, before any sort of treatment will be administered, you will have one of our specialists perform a thorough examination and possibly diagnostic imaging to determine the underlying cause of the patient’s problem.

2. Accurate Treatment

Our treatment options are all based on the 3 phases of healing. Every injury heals in 3 phases. By utilizing the 3 phases of healing, we can properly determine the treatment that will yield the best outcome for each patient individually.

3. Accurate Execution

After receiving an accurate diagnosis and accurate treatment all that matters is an accurate execution. At Joint and Arthritis Pain relief we utilize advanced imaging techniques to insure a precise delivery during each procedure.

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant

Donovan Darling, Content Manager

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PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

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Sean Carver, Sr. Graphic Designer

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Morgan King, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

Kate Astle, Proofreader

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

Laurel Bice Carly Carpenter

Tyler Francke Angie Helvey

Malaina Kinne Lisa Kuhlman

Kara Langley Tayler Lundquist

Andrew Sambuceto Henry Schifter

Hayley Starkey Brittney Waterman

ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS

Don Ormsby Bill Kistler

Stephanie Baker Jim Belan

Peggy Jacobs David Long

Chris O’Brien John Zobrist

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“Be who you are right now.” Road trip movies are a definite summer vibe, and “Toy Story 4” is no exception. I grew up with these movies — I was 8 when “Toy Story” was released — and the 4th installment is still plenty fun and holds up after so many movies. The family and the toys embark on an adventurous road trip — and Woody and Buzz discover they have to babysit the new homemade toy, Forky, and it’s no easy task, as Forky is determined to wander off and devastate Bonnie. Low and behold, the toys get lost (shock!), reunite with some old friends and get into all kinds of adventurous mishaps. Where “Toy Story 3” was a bit heartbreaking for parents with its “empty nest” theme, “Toy Story 4” looks at the past with more nostalgia and sepia tones, and to the future with hope. Fun for the whole family. Rated G.

“I lost my temper at myself.” With the idiosyncratic design and nostalgic eye of director Wes Anderson, this magically-scored and visually stunning comingof-age comedy-romance features a boy scout and his girlfriend who run away to prove and explore their maturity. Their absence incites an immediate search party, which, on the island, involves the entire town. The story takes place at a New England summer camp with a mid-century vibe — yellow, idyllic and perfectly emotive for those late summer goodbyes. There’s romance, heartbreak and crisscrossing narratives abound. The always stunning cast includes Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward and many more. Good for older kids and adults. Rated PG-13 for smoking and mature content.

“Always do the right thing.” Set in Brooklyn’s BedfordStuyvesant neighborhood, on the hottest day of the year in 1986, Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” is a powerful drama and “slice of life” that’s incredibly shot and acted, and an inside look at the racial tensions of the late ‘80s. Sal (Danny Aiello), who runs an Italian pizza shop in the mainly Black neighborhood, is challenged by Buggin Out (Giancarlo Esposito) who notices that the shop features only photos of Italian movie stars and no Black actors. And for them, locals and/or patrons of the shop, the wall comes to represent hate and systemic racism. As the temperature climbs, so do tempers and racial tensions. Also starring Spike Lee himself, Richard Edson, John Turturro, Rosie Perez, Samuel L. Jackson and many more. Late teens and adults only. Rated R for violence, language and mature content.

Red sky at night, sailors delight.

“When we see a red sky at night, this means that the setting sun is sending its light through a high concentration of dust particles. This usually indicates high pressure and stable air coming in from the west. Basically good weather will follow.”

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Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library, or rental kiosk.

“Toy Story 4” (2019) “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012) “Do the Right Thing” (1989)

Clearing the Air

Northwest Breeze remains Washington’s top-rated air duct cleaner

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer

Photos by Carly Carpenter

Toxic pollutants are everywhere, especially in the air we breathe outside and even inside our homes. Surprisingly, studies have shown that the air inside is two to five times more polluted than the air outside! And since Americans, on average, spend 90% of our time indoors, our immune systems are constantly at war with our environment. Our homes can accumulate as much as 40 pounds of debris within our HVAC systems every year, and that’s for households with no pets! The Science Advisory Board has actually gone on record stating that indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental risks to public health.

What does all of this mean to homeowners? It means it’s an absolute imperative to follow the Environmental Protection Agency’s guidelines and schedule your air ducts to be cleaned at least once every three to five years. And when it comes to the cleaning and maintenance of your HVAC system, there is no one better in the Willamette Valley and Portland area than Google’s top-rated air duct cleaners, Northwest Breeze.

Northwest Breeze absolutely guarantees the work they do, employing the usage of a Negative Air Vacuum, a complex system that uses a compressed-air blower to clear the ducts while a vacuum simultaneously traps the hazardous particles and then releases them outside your home.. Their method is the only one on the market, in fact, which cleans the entire HVAC

system effectively and without damaging the ducts. Whether cleaning your cold air returns, supply vents, furnace burners, outdoor A/C units and coils, or dryer vents, they use all of the most effective, efficient tools and methods in the industry.

In addition to all of the health hazards you may be facing due to the air pollution in your home, clogged vents and filters can reduce airflow and cause your HVAC system to work harder just to maintain your ambient temperature. It cuts back on the efficiency and longevity of your system. In order to protect both your family’s health and what is likely your largest investment — your home — start taking regular care of your HVAC system today. It’s time to do your spring cleaning anyway, so there’s no better time than the present. Don’t neglect for another day, one of the most important aspects of that process.

Northwest Breeze is a locally-owned and -operated business with strong ties to the community. Among other things, they are proud participants in the annual PNW Toy Drive for Randall’s Children’s Hospital. Support your family’s health while supporting local businesses. Contact Northwest Breeze today for a free quote. Call 503-342-1088 or check them out online at nwbreezeor.com for more information.

A ‘Marvel’ Illustrator

Imaginative comic artist made lasting impact

By David Bates, Contributing Writer

The comics industry has a growing roster of Asian, AfricanAmerican and Latino artists who have a hand in creating the books that land in comic book stores every day. That wasn’t always the case, but way back in the 1940s one trailblazing immigrant from Puerto Rico made Marvel Comics his artistic home. And in the early 1960s, he adopted Newberg as his actual home.

Today, the non-descript ranch house at 608 N. Meridian Street in Newberg is housing for George Fox University undergraduates. This is Schomburg House, named for Alex Schomburg, who moved there in 1962. Although most of his comic book work was behind him by then, he was still a working artist.

Schomburg was born on May 10, 1905 in Puerto Rico to Guillermo Schomburg and Francisa Rosa, one of seven children and six sons. They were a prosperous family, and able to move Alex to New York when he was 12. He attended public school in Harlem, and in 1923 he and three brothers started their own art studio.

He found his way into the comic book world by freelancing. His black-and-white illustrative work started showing up in the pages of some of the early pulps — Radio Craft, Popular Western and Thrilling Adventures, among others.

He was in an ideal position to ride the wave of a publishing industry that swelled in the late 1930s; the precursor to Marvel, Martin Goodman’s Timely

Comics, began publishing stories about characters with names like the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and during WWII, Captain America.

From the late 1930s into the mid-1940s, Alex produced more than 500 comic book covers, including all but about a dozen of the first 69 issues of the Marvel Mystery Comics series. A generation of American kids who grew up reading and later collecting Golden Age comics were likely to have seen his covers.

His work was imaginative, splashy and highly detailed, perfect for the eye-grabbing mission of a comic book cover on a magazine rack. Ron Goulart, author of “Comic Book Culture: An Illustrated History,” called Alex “the Heironymous Bosch of comics.”

At the website for the Estate of Alex Schomburg, you’ll find a testimonial from one of the artist’s biggest fans, Stan Lee himself.

“I’ve always felt Alex Schomburg was to comic books what Norman Rockwell was to the Saturday Evening Post,” Lee wrote. “He was totally unique with an amazing, distinctive style…we used to wonder how he managed to get so much detail in every cover.”

Alex had another claim to fame — he was among the artists who worked with director Stanley Kubrick in the 1960s on the visual design for “2001: A Space Odyssey.”

Today, you can find Schomburg’s work at Marvel Unlimited, the online repository of the comic giant’s catalog and read more about him at AlexSchomburg.com.

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.

larger jobs estimates are free and include a detailed scope of the work to be done as well as a written report with a breakdown of cost and time estimates. Customers receive reminders of scheduled services via text or email and workers show up within the agreed timeframe. All work comes with a 100% Satisfaction

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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

He grew

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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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602 E. Main St. #102, Battle Ground 360.342.8327

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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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Cheers, wine & bubbly friends! My name is Stacey Medak, the owner of Cork & Bubbles, a new and unique wine and champagne bar. I wanted to bring some bubbly to the Felida neighborhood and share new experiences with sparkling wine. I am one to always try new things. I went to Sacramento, California, and tried flavored sparkling wine for the first time and fell in love! So what did I do? I decided to open an upscale wine & champagne bar that serves first-rate wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and food. Adding multiple sparkling options along with some champagne cocktails allows my customers the opportunity to try new things! It’s a great place for friends, couples, date nights, PTA meetings, teacher hangouts, celebrations, book club meetings, and so much more!

Women in Business

Jessica Colunga

PINE & MAPLE BOUTIQUE AND HOME DECOR

713 W. Main St. #107, Battle Ground 360.723.5529

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Heather Erwin

LITERARY LEFTOVERS USED BOOKSTORE

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713 W. Main St. #102, Battle Ground 360.342.8183

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I’m a creator, designer and owner of Pine & Maple Boutique. Five years ago, a friend suggested I sell my handmade creations in a local shop. I took a chance on myself and never looked back. I opened Pine & Maple to bring the community a boutique gift shop with personality and to provide a new home for creators like me to develop their personal brand. I am so grateful that I get to do what I love, in a community I love. Most everything in my store is created and curated myself, allowing me the option to offer several custom options for you. I take a lot of pride in choosing quality unique items that are different than what you will find anywhere else. When you choose to shop in my boutique, you can be assured that each purchase is benefiting families in your community working hard to create a future all their own. Thank you so much for supporting my business and my dreams. I can’t wait to meet you.

In October 2021, I was working for Providence with no intent of owning a small business when I read Kelsey was selling the bookstore. My first thought was, “No! We cannot lose our local bookstore!” Even though I wasn’t reading much — distracted by life and my smartphone! — I was buying books for my grandson, and I adored that little store; it is one of many things that make Battle Ground so special, and we couldn’t stomach the thought of losing a 25-year-old local landmark. My husband and I prayed about it and chose to pull equity out of our house so it wouldn’t disappear. It’s been quite the journey, especially with Amazon and online retailers as competition; used bookstores are closing in droves every year across the country, but our community has been so generous that we’ve found ways to keep the doors open, and I pray we get to continue for another 25 years!

My Grandfather Dees was a beekeeper who inspired my love for beekeeping. I am the youngest of his grandchildren, so maybe that’s why I spent more time with him in his admired apiary. My husband, Mark, and I have several acres in Brush Prairie that houses our wonderful 20-plus hives and apiary. At Joyful Honey & Beekeeping Supplies, we sell supplies for home apiarists and host beekeeping classes for those wanting learn this ancient trade. We sell raw honey that is tested for pesticides and moisture. We have consignment, cups, hand towels, trinkets, books for children and shirts — everything bee — as well as honey stix and honey caramels. If you have a swarm, call me and I’ll send a beekeeper right away. Bees are in danger, and it’s up to us to have the knowledge to help them survive — in turn helping us survive!

Your First & Only Call

The best service and products on the market

after months of research, he discovered the perfect solution: EcoView America, LLC.

As a dealer now for the nationally known and respected company, Jordan and his crew of certified installers can supply and expertly install any size or style of window or door imaginable—because EcoView custom-builds them to fit! Their manufacturing practices have been designed to create the lowest possible levels of environmental impact, while simultaneously engineering products which provide homeowners with the highest level of energy savings. Windows are 100% recyclable vinyl, and meet the highest energy standards in the industry. Doors are made of beautiful durable fiberglass and rot-proof jams, which avoids the harvesting of wood from forests. And all products come with a lifetime warranty (with the warranty on windows being transferable from one owner to the next)!

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

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Alocally-owned and -operated team of installation experts; a nationally recognized and respected manufacturer!

It’s a fact of life here in the Northwest–homeowners have come to accept that over time windows and doors fail. Seals weaken or break, glass becomes damaged, energy bills increase as efficiency is lost. Extreme weather wreaks havoc on our home’s exterior, and many of us become battle-weary over the constant fight to maintain its integrity. Our resolve is further tested when we discover that the only solution is to replace the offending openings; an expensive and often daunting task. Fortunately here in Vancouver, EcoView Windows & Doors can do it all; providing the best service and products on the market, and all for incredibly reasonable prices.

Owner, Jordan Olin, was born and raised right here in Clark County and graduated from Camas High School. He is a 3rd generation builder, growing up working initially beneath and later beside his father. He’s been in construction his entire life, and is an expert in every aspect of building and remodeling custom homes. That said, for years, he dealt with a frustration common to many remodelers: the ability to locate good, high-quality, energy-efficient windows and doors which could be retrofitted for older homes whose openings were often non-standard in size. It was just about one year ago that,

Jordan and his crew are approved contractors for Clark Public Utilities, so they are qualified to help you get up to $8 per square foot of glass energy rebate. They are members of the Building Industry Association, and licensed in both Oregon and Washington. Locally and independently owned and operated by people who live in and support the community (they do a lot of work specifically with Rock Solid Community Teen Center), EcoView Windows & Doors should be your first and only call when you see condensation forming on the inside of those windows! And they also do siding!

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Easy Pavlova

Cloud-like meringue + fresh fruit

YIELDS 15 MINI PAVLOVAS

Ingredients

6 large egg whites, room temp.

11/2 cups granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons for whipped cream)

2 teaspoons corn starch

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

11/2 cups heavy whipping cream

4–5 cups fresh fruit

Directions

 Preheat oven to 225˚F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using stand mixer, beat 6 egg whites on high for 1 minute until soft peaks form. With mixer on, gradually add 11/2 cups sugar; beat 10 minutes on high, or until glossy, stiff peaks form.  With spatula quickly fold in 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract; then fold in 2 teaspoons corn starch; mix until well blended.  Using a Wilton 1M tip, pipe meringue into 3- to 31/2-inch wide nests onto parchment. Indent center with spoon. Bake at 225˚ for 1 hour and 15 minutes — do not open oven door while baking. Turn oven off and keep door closed another 30 minutes. Outsides will be dry and crisp to the tap and a pale cream color; insides will still be marshmallow soft.  Transfer pavlova, still on parchment paper, onto counter or rack; cool completely.  Beat cold whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in cold bowl for 2 to 21/2 minutes until whipped.  Pipe cream onto pavlova and top with fresh fruit. Garnish with fresh mint, chocolate shavings, chopped hazelnuts. Enjoy!

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A local favorite for 18-plus years

explicitly on each car line. They offer oil changes, brake repairs, complete transmission services, basic tune-ups, diagnostics and general maintenance. Tony says they cover everything from bumper to bumper except tires and bodywork.

And their prices are more than reasonable! They don’t guarantee to be the cheapest place in town, but they’re always competitive, fair and honest. At Top Performance, they always tell you (and show you!) exactly what’s wrong, what it will take to fix it and how much it will cost, period. And now, for your convenience, they offer 90-day same-as-cash financing. No games, no hidden charges or fees.

Honesty and complete transparency is a major priority for Tony. He lives here in town and sees customers everywhere he goes. He has to be able to look them in the eye and know that he did right by them. So that’s what he does. He treats his customers’ vehicles as if they were his own. The crew also reflects that kind of integrity, most of whom have been with him for years — some since the beginning.

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer & Alice Williams, Contributing Writer

In the automotive service industry, it’s really all about integrity. There are dozens of service shops all over town. Trust is the key deciding factor in choosing a service shop for most of us. We must know that we are getting what we pay for and only paying for the services we want. In short, we need a shop built on integrity, which has made Top Performance Automotive a local favorite for over 18 years! Owner & operator Tony Martin has been in the industry for over 35 years, and there’s very little that he has not seen in that time. When he struck out on his own and founded Top Performance in 2004, he had a clear vision for the kind of business he wanted to run: one built upon a foundation of integrity, honesty, and complete transparency. In such a competitive industry, he understood those were the most basic and essential components, and not surprisingly the customers responded! Business was so good that in 2013 he outgrew his original location and built a brand new facility on 192nd Avenue, where he still runs the business today. What began as a one-person operation out of his garage has now expanded to a facility that boasts 12 service bays and as many as 19 employees, which includes someone who works

So next time you want to get some work done on your vehicle, you have a shop in town that will take care of your vehicle exactly how you want it handled: with fairness, kindness, transparency and absolute integrity. That place is Top Performance Automotive!

Top Performance Automotive is located at 2119 SE 192nd Avenue in Camas. Call them at 360-833-2281 or visit topperformanceauto.com for more information.