Canby Community Advantage Magazine January 2024 by Active Media Publishing Group

CANBY JANUARY 2024

COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE

INCLUDES AURORA

Celebrating 120 years of local service

MEET THE ARTIST

COMMUNITY

SEASONAL

Angela Hawes

Elijah’s Heart House

History of Auld Lang Syne

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FARM FOCUS

COMMUNITY

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Montecucco Farms

Canby Historical Society

Decade of the Month:

1900-1909

Celebrating 120 Years Today

Early Beginnings

DirectLink is best known as an internet service provider for the Canby and Mt. Angel communities, but did you know that the company first started 120 years ago on January 14, 1904?

By 1904, over 3 million telephones in the U.S. were connected by manual switchboard exchanges. It had been nearly 30 years since Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful call to his assistant, and this new form of convenient communication technology was becoming more commonplace.

Over the next 12 months, DirectLink is going to take you on a journey through the cooperative’s history as it unfolded alongside the technological and social developments throughout the country. From party line telephones all the way to high-speed internet powered by fiber optics, innovation and quality service have always been the guiding principles for rural cooperatives such as DirectLink.

In the Canby area, the Macksburg Mutual Telephone Company was born in early 1904 when local farmers pooled together resources to purchase a 4-line telephone switch. People loved the idea of being able to communicate with others in neighboring towns and cities, and it sure beat waiting on the mail or riding one’s horse to see

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what business opportunities were available. The company officially moved to Canby the following year, and a 50-line switchboard was purchased for $150 a year after that, allowing folks to make calls to Molalla, Oregon City, Marquam, and New Era.

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For the next 5 years, the company moved toward a more formal business operation as jobs became available to maintain facilities and equipment; telephone linemen made 25 cents per hour, while switchboard operators received $2 annually per customer.

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New Year, New Possibilities Cheers to health, happiness and prosperity in 2024

Published by Active Media Publishing Group PO Box 672, Aurora, OR 97002 info@ActiveMediaUSA.com 503.825.2111 ADMINISTRATION Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant

I proudly hold a copy of Canby Community Advantage Magazine in Zurich, Switzerland, where my family recently vacationed and I was able to see one of my favorite bands perform.

ime, time, time. See what’s become of me. While I looked around for my possibilities...” The opening line from “Hazy Shade of Winter” by Simon and Garfunkel is fitting since we’re smack dab in the middle of winter and Father Time has turned the page once again to a new calendar. Welcome, everyone, to 2024. Looking back on 2023, I, once again, realize I’m not getting any younger. While I’m more settled in my ways, clinging to a stronger sense of nostalgia, I’m excited to see how the world continues to grow and evolve — as long as computers and robots don’t completely take over the world. I see my children, now in their early 20s, take steps to enrich themselves with education and chasing their future careers. This chapter in their lives reminds me of my younger years, green around the ears and looking for my own career pathway. I didn’t set out to be a magazine publisher, but I’m grateful the road I took more than 20 years ago has brought me here. Along the way, I’ve

had the chance to meet amazing people — business owners, clients, consumers and others — many of whom I call good friends. It brings me a smile and a true sense of purpose knowing I can help connect business owners and consumers in our local community. It’s interesting how small decisions can have such lasting effects on our lives. Of course, the major ones — where we live, where we work, whom we marry, etc. — also shape us greatly. Living outside Aurora, publishing magazines and living my best life with my wife (and kids) has me feeling thankful beyond words. So, here is where I will end this letter, the first one of 2024. May the new year bring the opportunity to make a difference in your life and others. A whole new year, full of new possibilities.

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22 What’s Inside 6 Club Fit: Eat for Energy 10 Fun & Games: Word Search & Sudoku 14 Beauty Tips: Skin Resolutions Presented by Divine Complexions 16 Community: Honoring Frank Cutsforth 18 The Book Nook: New Year, New Books 20 A Cut Above the Rest: Jim Davis Presented by Ebner’s Meats 22 Savor the Flavor: Turkish Red Lentil Soup 24 Canby Public Library: January Events

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52 BUSINESS FEATURE Swan Island Dahlias Gift Shop 26 Community: Elijah’s Heart House 30 Business Feature: DirectLink 32 Days of the Year: January Calendar 34 Fun & Games: Crossword 38 Farm Focus: Montecucco Farms 40 Money Matters: Retiring Into a Recession Presented by Better Planning & Investing 42 Canby Fire District: Cold-Weather Safety 44 Business Feature: Swan Island Dahlias 46 Reel Reviews: Countdown Cinema 48 Star Students: Canby Junior Girls Basketball Seventh Grade Champs 50 Seasonal: History of Auld Lang Syne 52 Meet the Artist: Painter Angela Hawes 54 Community: Antiquing in Canby 58 Local History: Mount Hood Aerial Skiway 62 Community: Circa 1974

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By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

resh organic produce, locally sourced. When you’re talking rhubarb, beets, parsnips, rutabagas and turnips, Canby and the surrounding areas need look no further than their own backyard! Montecucco Farms, located near the Canby Ferry along the Willamette River, wholesales these fine vegetable stalks and assorted roots to local grocers, distributors and suppliers. Although the farm does not sell directly to individuals, the community can be proud of the quality produce grown by their neighbors at Montecucco Farms. The original farm, located near Reed College in Portland, was started during the 1920s by Italian immigrant Giuseppe Montecucco. Giuseppe asked his son, Paul, as well as other family members to come to the States and join him on the farm. When Reed College expanded in the 1930s, the farm relocated to the Parkrose area; however, it had to move once again to make room for the Portland airport. With Portland growing and becoming more urban, farmland in the region became scarce. In 1959, the Montecucco family operation settled on its present site in Canby, along the Willamette River.

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Today, the farm is run by fourth-generation Montecucco family members. Jason Montecucco and his two brothers, Brian and Richard, who, along with their cousin Steve Montecucco, carry on the family legacy. Farming approximately 1000 acres of land throughout the Willamette Valley and Hermiston, the Canby farm is the hub of the Montecucco Farms enterprise. The freshly harvested vegetables are packed and shipped from the Canby location, ready to take their place among the produce offerings found at your local grocery stores. Selling to New Seasons, Safeway, Fred Meyer, WinCo and many others, consumers are likely to encounter the fruits of Montecucco Farms’ labor on their local produce shelves. Local distributors such as Caruso Produce, Charlie’s Produce, Pacific Coast Fruit and many others also receive Montecucco Farms’ organic rhubarb, beets, parsnips, rutabagas and turnips. Veritable Vegetable has this to say: “We are always delighted by the Montecucco’s attention to quality; their extraordinary parsnips are eagerly awaited every season.” Likewise, Organically Grown Company, which has partnered with Montecucco Farms for decades, looks forward every spring to Montecucco’s annual rhubarb harvest. The Pacific Northwest is known to be one of the best rhubarb-producing regions in the United States and Montecucco Farms is known to be one of the best growers in the area. Organically grown, with great pride and care by each generation of Montecucco farmers, the legacy handed down from Italian ancestors continues to nourish the current generations. Keeping up with the times and agricultural advances, Montecucco Farms updated their irrigation system with modern, fully-automated plastic irrigation pipes. This new system improves efficiency and reduces water waste. It distributes water equally across the fields resulting in a more consistent yield, as well as saving time and labor. Although a consumer might never have direct contact with Montecucco Farms, it’s important to note that this wholesale grower is actively involved with the community. Montecucco Farms donates produce to many local causes, including Oregon Food Bank and Food for All. Jason Montecucco expresses that whether a customer is a wholesale account or a retail consumer, “We want our customers to be happy.” He continues, saying, “We want them to feel like they got a good product and are satisfied. We put our best foot forward to make that happen every day.” So, any time you put local, organic rhubarb, beets, parsnips, rutabagas or turnips in your shopping cart, there’s a high probability they were grown by Canby’s fourth-generation Montecucco Farms.

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Rutabagas, cruciferous vegetables with a purpleyellow hue, offer a mildly sweet and peppery taste. Packed with nutrients like vitamin C and fiber, they promote immune health and digestion. Commonly roasted, mashed or added to stews, rutabagas provide a distinctive flavor and a nutritional boost.

Rhubarb, known for its vibrant red stalks and tart flavor, is a unique vegetable often treated as a fruit in culinary applications. Rich in vitamins K and C, as well as fiber, it adds a tangy kick to pies, jams and desserts. However, its leaves contain oxalic acid and are toxic, requiring careful handling.

Turnips, cruciferous vegetables with white or purple-hued roots, offer a crisp texture and mildly peppery taste. Packed with vitamins like C and fiber, they contribute to a nutritious diet. Turnips can be roasted, mashed, or added to soups, providing versatility to various dishes.

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Black ice, also called glare ice or clear ice, is a thin layer of ice on the roadway. Any ice is dangerous to drive on, but black ice is particularly so because the road looks wet, not icy. Black ice isn’t really black; it’s so thin and transparent that the darker pavement shows through. It often has a matte appearance rather than the expected gloss.

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Navigation systems and similar smartphone apps are great tools, but you may need to verify the identified detour route to make sure it’s appropriate given current conditions and the vehicle you are driving. Most navigation tools don’t take current road or weather conditions into consideration. They may direct you onto remote roads that are neither maintained or passible in all weather conditions. Because of this, here are a few tips to consider:  Don’t follow GPS blindly. The app on your phone or other GPS devices might not have the latest information.  Use TripCheck.com before you go to get the latest on state road conditions. You can also call 511.  If you are not familiar with an area and current road conditions, stay on state roads and don’t attempt detours onto roads you don’t know.  If you are not sure of the route and conditions your device directs you to, ask local folks for information and consult a map. It is better to stay the night in town rather than be stuck in the middle of nowhere.

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New Gift Shop Blooms All Year Dahlia grower unveils lofty, loaded boutique

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hen is a gift shop more than just a gift shop? When it’s Swan Island Dahlias Gift Shop. A newly constructed showcase with painstaking attention to detail, this gift shop gives back every bit as much as it receives. The shop’s symbiotic relationship with the community is evident the moment you walk through the door. Everything is locally sourced: the building itself, the vintage furniture, the interior design and the many unique items for sale. The family-owned and -operated gift shop, which is located on the Swan Island Dahlias farm, is open year-round. As the seasons change, so do the themes in the shop. Of particular note is the overhead loft which features unique displays showcasing every season. Throughout the interior, retail items also reflect a seasonal focus. January will be welcoming in the New Year! Regardless of the time of year or event driving your gift-giving search, there are treasures to be found among the plethora of offerings. Wedding, anniversary and birthday selections, as well as holiday seasonal specialty items, are at your fingertips as you stroll down the aisles.

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Available inventory on a year-round basis has “something for everyone,” says Heather Schloe, the owner’s daughter and property manager. Local vendors and artists supply the shop with jewelry, farm goods, kitchen and bath items as well as greeting cards and stationery. Men, kids, babies and pets are all well-represented. The shop’s artfully displayed merchandise can be seen online through the website’s “Visit Us” tab; products, however, can only be purchased on site at the gift shop. Jellycat stuffed animals are a top seller for youngsters. They’re “absolutely the softest, most wonderful line of stuffed animals and many have books to go along with the characters,” says Heather. The Amuseables line features food-themed stuffies with cute little faces, and customers come in looking for them specifically. Ooly art supplies for kids provide every kind of marker, highlighter, colored pencil and paint imaginable. Teens and adults are drawn to Jotter pens with their multitude of ink colors and the bright, vibrant stationery of Taylor Elliott. T-shirts and books sport local themes of the Pacific Northwest such as hiking, mushroom foraging, cycling and gardening. Cookbooks, entertaining items, flower growing and more also have their place upon the shelves. Other finds include Dahlias Farm’s own honey as well as additional bee products such as

candles, honeycombs, lotions and lip balms. With so much to look at and choose from, you’ll just have to set aside an afternoon! Heather, poised to take over after her father Nicholas Gitts retires, is proud of her third-generation family farm. She and husband Brendon, along with daughter Gabbie, a freshman at

O.S.U., and son Cooper, seventh grader at Baker Prairie, enjoy a rich life on the farm. Heather’s sister-in-law and right hand, Kaisha Bloedel, works full time alongside her in the business. This impressive 6,000-square-foot structure with its beautiful 26-foot ceiling took two years to build from the time plans were submitted to the county until opening day. “It’s really a dream come true,” says Heather, a dream that was made possible through the efforts of many local businesses. Their builder, Nick Netter Construction, “did an amazing job,” relates Heather, and he deserves praise for “sticking by us for the two years of craziness.” Marcie Harris of HS Interiors helped Heather with the interior design. Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage was instrumental in finding the right pieces of furniture for displays, and their employee Nathan

repaired a beautiful piece of vintage glass for Heather to hang in the gift shop. Thea Cutsforth of Henderson & Daughter helped Heather choose the perfect windows to fit the design. All they are missing is you! Visit Swan Island Dahlias Gift Shop at 995 NW 22nd Ave. in Canby for a memorable shopping experience. For inquiries call (503) 266-7711 or email info@dahlias.com.

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