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ce cream is one of life’s greatest indulgences. When it comes to dessert, who doesn’t consider it to be a favorite? And let’s be honest, there are places nowadays which offer premium gourmet ice cream that is a far cry from the stuff we grew up on; places which have elevated it to a true art form. Locally, we are incredibly fortunate to have that very thing in the Great Northwest Ice Cream Co. Located in Cornelius, the Great Northwest Ice Cream Co. is the last place you will ever go for ice cream again.

Ivan and Ana Godfrey purchased the business from the founder, Patricia Hansen, back in 2014. Initially, they planned to keep it as a side business, maintaining a presence at the Saturday Market and selling to wholesalers the way Patricia had been doing.

A few years later, fate intervened. Ivan had quit his regular day job and found out he needed open

heart surgery. Then the surgery was scheduled to take place one week before Ana was planning to give birth to their first child! It was a tumultuous time to say the least, and it was only through the support of family and friends that they managed to keep the business afloat. As it happened, though, this experience also helped them put things into perspective.

That’s when they decided to expand the business to include a retail storefront. Their current spot in Cornelius came available, and in 2018 the Great Northwest Ice Cream Co. opened its doors to the public. Initially, the plan was to keep it simple. They had a winning formula and didn’t care to fix what wasn’t broken.

However, a retail outlet offers opportunity, and since opening (in particular since COVID-19), they have expanded to include other tasty treats as well. Although they are always experimenting with new things, you can now regularly get milkshakes, sundaes, chamoy

sundaes, banana splits, affogatos, shaved ice, and hand-packed pints, quarts, and half gallons.

And everything is made fresh in-house! There are fairly strict rules when it comes to ice cream and its various distinctions.

In order to be called ice cream (versus “frozen dessert”), it has to contain between 10% and 20% fat content. The closer to 20%, the denser, richer, and creamier the texture.

Generally speaking, those who make it with less fat content add more sugar, which gives it a more sickly-sweet flavor and icier texture. Great NW Ice Cream Co. keeps theirs relatively high at about 16% fat, so it’s always rich, delicious and creamy! And because Ivan and Ana make it themselves, they are able to maintain their strict standards.

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Scrooge (1970)

A timeless and musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol.” The classic tale features a grouchy miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by several mysterious Christmas ghosts and proceeds on a journey of self-redemption and humility. Starring the prolific and classically trained actor Albert Finney as Scrooge, co-stars include Alec Guiness (Obi-Wan!) as Jacob Marley’s Ghost. Heartwarming and innocent, Scrooge is a great movie to watch by the fire with the whole family. Rated G.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

A cult classic musical and uncanny take on what we consider a Christmas movie, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas features a fantastical stopmotion universe full of whimsy, humor, and heart. After Jack Skellington discovers the cute delights of Christmas Town, he decides to host his own macabre version of Christmas much to the confusion of Halloween Town’s spooky inhabitants. Accompanied by a beautiful score, the vocal performances are stellar, featuring Catherine O’Hara as Sally and Danny Elfman as Jack. Rated PG for scary images and animated violence.

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Home Alone (1990)

By far my favorite Christmas movie, Chris Columbus’ and John Hughes’ Home Alone is a hilarious and heartfelt movie about family and redemption. Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), the youngest child and troublemaker in a large family, always feels forgotten and resented, and that’s even more apparent when he’s left home alone while his family flies to Paris for Christmas. Instead of panicking, Kevin relishes his time alone and becomes more independent, doing his own grocery shopping, laundry, and decorating for Christmas. Eventually he runs into the local cat burglars, Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), who are planning to rob his house. And that’s when the fun and chaos go into high gear. Rated PG for violence and coarse language.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Chevy Chase stars and steals the show in John Hughes’ hilarious Christmas romp. This is the go-to “what could go wrong at a family holiday?” movie. While Clark (Chevy Chase) is anxiously awaiting his holiday bonus, the Griswalds are hosting the quirky grandparents when the long-lost country cousins show up broke in their old RV. Trying to make the perfect Griswald Family Christmas under incredible stress, Clark becomes hilariously angry and nostalgic, eventually blowing up when he can’t take it any longer. In the end, Clark concludes that the holidays are less about money and decor than spending time with family, especially those willing to commit felonies for your happiness. “Yule Crack Up!” Rated a strong PG-13 for vulgarity, profanity, and sexual references.

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ave you ever stood in the wine aisle of your local grocers during the holidays, baffled as to the appropriate wine for meals featuring poultry, beef, pork, or seafood—not to mention the array of appetizers and side dishes? Our guide below will help simplify this process with six wines flexible enough to compliment your holiday cuisines from autumn through winter.

Sauvignon Blanc

Also referred to as “Sancerre” in France, this medium-light bodied white wine is a winner. It features a crisp, herbal profile perfect for turkey, goose, chicken, or seafood.

Pinot Noir

With its bright acidity and versatile nature, Pinot Noir is one of the best choices for the holidays. It excels across the board with poultry, pork, and hearty beef dishes. The Pacific Northwest and California offer many solid choices with fruit-forward characteristics sure to please even the most discriminating palates.

Zinfandel

A more full-bodied white, Chardonnay is an excellent partner to fish or roast poultry. Likewise, Chardonnay pairs beautifully with beef, should you have guests who prefer to drink only white. In this case, opt for an oak-forward Chardonnay, as it will enhance the robust flavors of the beef.

Red Zinfandel has long been considered a great Thanksgiving wine for its ability to compliment turkey while also blending well with cranberry sauce and other sides. Its fruit-forward profile, along with notes of cinnamon, clove, and vanilla evoke the holiday season. Zinfandel also performs admirably with beef and pork, should your holiday dinner include a roast or baked ham.

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Not as well-known as other whites, Viognier is a fantastic partner to roast turkey and other poultry dishes. Rounded in body with undertones of honey and spice, some of the best Viognier comes from the Rhone region of France, as well as Australia and South Africa. Like Chardonnay, Viognier can also play well with beef.

Cabernet Sauvignon, the “King of Reds,” is the ultimate pairing for beef. Cabernet’s dark, full-bodied character, often reminiscent of currants and black cherry, enhances the hearty flavors of such entrees as prime rib or crown roast.

Syrah/Shiraz

Another fabulous red wine to pair with beef is Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia). This luscious red bursts with complex flavors from pepper to cherry, smoky to floral.

Syrah, made in France’s Rhone Valley, is generally known more for its elegance and complexity, while Shiraz is bolder and more fruit-driven. If beef is on the menu, you can’t go wrong with Syrah.

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Let’s say you’ve been invited to a holiday event and wish to bring a bottle of wine, but you’re uncertain of the menu. The safest choices might be Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. Both wines have versatility across a broad spectrum of entrees, and will be welcome additions to the holiday table. All of these featured wines are readily available at your local markets, where helpful staff can assist you in determining the best selections and values for your particular budget.

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HOLIDAY CHEESES

Cheese For The Holidays A Quick & Easy Guide To A Savory Cheese Board

By Robert Matsumura, Active Media Contributing Writer

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s the holidays roll around, entertaining family and friends takes center stage. For many of us the holiday cheese board is a star player in the food festivities, yet with the plethora of choices available at local markets, assembling it can prove a bit daunting.

Basic Strategy

For presentation purposes, select cheeses of different colors, shapes, and sizes. When calculating the amount of cheese to purchase, three ounces per guest is a solid guideline. Thus, if you’re serving three types of cheese and entertaining 12 guests, you should buy at least 12 ounces of each type. If other appetizers will be served, the amount of cheese can be reduced to two ounces. In general, three varieties of cheese—a hard, a semi-hard, and a soft—will provide ample variety for most events.

Hard Cheeses Aged Gouda

This Dutch cheese is always a strong player on any cheese board. If you prefer a sharper, nuttier flavor with those delicious salty bits, opt for a Gouda aged at least 10 months.

Many of the premier Goudas will be aged up to 18 months or more. Top brands include Beemster, Parrano, and Rembrandt.

Manchego

A full-bodied cheese made from sheep’s milk, this Spanish cheese from the La Mancha region is creamy yet nutty with toasty nuances. Aged Manchego has a wonderful granular texture much like aged Gouda, and will be a superb compliment to fruit or meats such as prosciutto, salami, and capicola.

Cheddar

A good aged cheddar is always a welcome member of any cheese board. American, English, and Irish cheddars are all fantastic choices, providing slightly different characteristics.

In general, the longer a cheddar is aged the sharper the flavor.

Tillamook, Kerrygold, and Cabot are all fine choices.

Semi-hard Cheeses Fontina

Originally from Italy, this versatile cheese features a sweet and pungent character nuanced with tones of butter and roasted nuts. It is rich and creamy with an intensity of flavor that increases with age. Sartori, Stella, and Boar’s Head are all excellent brands.

Comté

One of the most popular French cheeses, this creamy, mild cheese is a pleasing addition to any cheese board as it blends well with bolder flavored meats and preserves while adding a luxurious undertone. Jura Flore, Fort Rousses, and St. Antoine are all quality brands.

Soft Cheeses Brie

Soft and creamy, with a musky complexion, this French cheese is spreadable and delicious slathered on bread or crackers. Try it warmed and melted. Excellent brands are President, La Bonne Vie, or Dietz and Watson. Marin French is a quality domestic brand.

Camembert

Another soft spreadable cheese that hails from the Normandy region of France is Camembert. Not quite as creamy as Brie, it is less pungent, and pale yellow in color. Often celebrated as the most popular cheese of France.

For festive additions consider cranberry cheeses such as Wensleydale or Celebrity. Crave truffles? Explore the many truffled cheeses on the market such as truffled Brie and Gouda.

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First: Education.

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Second: Community service. Philanthropic activity is a cornerstone of Sandy’s business. She comes from humble beginnings and takes nothing for granted. As much as the community has supported her in her endeavors, and as grateful as she is for that support, she refuses to rest on her laurels. She’s always looking for ways to give back, and in that spirit, she is participating in the State Farm philanthropic program, “Quotes for Good.” If you call her office for a quote during the months of January, February, or March, her team will donate $10 to Community Action 14 • FOREST GROVE COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE

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When Sandy’s family moved to America, they had next to nothing. If not for a woman by the name of Linda Baugn, a teacher at Sandy’s mother’s school, they may not have made it. She took them in and gave them a place to live, but more importantly, she educated them so that they could learn to provide for themselves. That is the inspiration that drives Sandy day in and day out. It’s that old adage attributed to Confucius: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

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MEET THE ARTIST

JEANIE CLARKE

By Dennis McNabb, Active Media Contributing Writer

off when she got hired almost immediately as a graphic artist for MacMillan McGraw-Hill, a company which produced textbooks. She did that for almost a decade before moving back to Portland (where she had lived previously).

Upon Jeanie’s return, her sister introduced her to a relatively new but burgeoning company by the name of Jackson Pacific, where she still works today (although she technically retired in 2017). Jackson Pacific is known around the world for producing beautiful customized brass ornaments, the kind you might find at many vacation destination spots! Pittock Mansion, Camp 18, and the OHSU Tram are just a few of the local attractions boasting such ornaments, many of which were designed by Jeanie.

These are gorgeous, highly-detailed, intricate 3D designs of all shapes, sizes, and colors. They make a perfect and tasteful keepsake, even for those who aren’t generally into knickknacks. So the next time you’re at the coast or any other kind of attraction, make sure to look for keepsakes made by Jackson Pacific, Inc. You may just find one designed by Jeanie herself!

Check out their website at www.jacksonpacific.com/ornaments to see some of her work, or to place a custom-made order!

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lthough there are always exceptions to the rule, it’s safe to assume that most of us have done a little traveling at some point in our lives, even if only around the state of Oregon.

Often our travels likely included an interesting destination, like the picturesque Oregon coast or majestic Crater Lake, or perhaps just a pit stop at a random fantastical site claiming to be the “World’s Only This” or the “Country’s Biggest That.” Inevitably, with eyes full of wonder, many of us simply refused to leave without a souvenir to commemorate our experience; but did you ever wonder where those souvenirs might have come from?

Let me introduce you to Jeanie Clarke. Born in South America and raised in New York, Jeanie came from an artistic family.

Her father was a painter and several other relatives on her father’s side designed Hallmark cards, so Jeanie was exposed to the arts from an early age and was encouraged to develop her own style of creative outlet.

In grade school, art classes were her favorite field of study, but she’d always had a practical side as well. The plight of the tortured starving artist did not appeal to her, and so she earned a much more marketable degree in Graphic Arts from Monterey Peninsula College in California. Her decision paid

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BEAVERTON’S BRICKS & MINIFIGS

By Dennis McNabb, Active Media Contributing Writer • Photos by Craig Brubaker

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market! There is one limitation, and one limitation only when it comes to Bricks & Minifigs: your imagination!

LEGO: Just the brand name alone brings a smile to our faces. It sparks a flourish of creativity in our minds, and whether we’re eight or forty-eight, we’re never too old to enjoy the almost endless possibilities within. Bricks & Minifigs, located inside the Cedar Hill Crossing mall (just behind Starbucks), is your one-stop aftermarket LEGO toy shop! They buy, sell, and trade everything LEGO, from complete sets to minfigs and accessories. And because they’re the largest store of their kind, they have the widest selection of new, used, and retired LEGO sets on the

Franchisee Lynnette Scott opened the store in 2012. At the time, her son was just 10-years-old and a LEGO fanatic. With no understanding or regard for what he was asking, he begged her to open her own LEGO store. And Lynnette took the request seriously! It took her a year, but her perseverance paid off when she finally convinced the owners of Bricks & Minifigs, a local company, to branch

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out and start franchising. Lynnette became the first franchisee in a business that has now spread out all across the nation!

Her initial drive was really just to be the “cool mom.” She had been an elementary school teacher for years and was looking for a change. She envisioned running a business that her son could participate in and enjoy while lavishing him—and other kids—with the best birthday parties imaginable. Little did she know how successful the business would become or how much she would grow to love it.

Bricks & Minifigs is a fantastic place for so many reasons! First, they carry many items that you can’t find anywhere else. Like most collectibles, LEGO sets and minifigs are only available for a short time, then they’re retired. If you don’t pick them up in a timely manner, you can miss out. At Bricks & Minifigs, because they buy, sell, and trade new and used LEGO sets, minifigs, and loose pieces, you can often find many of those sets you thought you’d never be able to buy again! Second, they have play areas for amazing parties! Lynnette’s

location in particular has a designated space for parties that is almost 1000 square feet! You provide the food and drinks and she provides the space and the toys. She also does camps!

This is a locally owned and operated business, run by passionate people who have not turned their backs on their inner children. Lynnette said she truly loves her work, loves her staff, and her enthusiasm is contagious.

It’s obvious the minute you walk into the store and you notice all of the displays in the windows (done by various customers and staff members). In the same way they did when we were kids, LEGO toys continue to bring people together, to encourage interaction, and to share in their creativity.

Next time you’re looking for the perfect party place, call Lynnette at 503-644-5701! Or stop on by and peruse the shelves; you just might find that long-retired LEGO set you always wished you’ d purchased but thought was gone forever! Bricks-n-Minifigs is located at 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd in Beaverton.

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HARVEY L. CLARKE OREGON PIONEER

By Donovan Darling, Active Media Staff Writer

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arvey L. Clarke was a settler, missionary, educator, and one of the founders of what would become Pacific University. He also helped found the towns which would later become Glencoe and Forest Grove, Oregon.

As a missionary and leader, Clarke was instrumental in early education and working with local Indigenous tribes in the Willamette Valley.

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A New England native, Clarke was born in Chester, Vermont in 1807.

In Vermont he married Emeline Cadwell, with whom he later had five children, and in September 1840 they moved to Oregon Country. In Oregon, Clarke worked as a Congregational Minister, and he and Emeline worked as independent missionaries.

Clarke taught at the Methodist Mission on the French Prairie in the Willamette Valley. By 1842, Harvey and Emeline had moved to the North Tualatin Plains, where they built a small log cabin in Glencoe.

They taught Indigenous Métis children from Red River, and a few Atfalati children, in their log cabin. Harvey and Emeline were the first teachers in what would become the district of Tuality and later Washington County, Oregon.

They moved to West Tuality on the Tualatin Plains and continued to teach there. This area would later become the town of Forest Grove, where Clarke would later take a land claim. In 1843, he was one of several participants

from the Tualatin Valley that participated in the Champoeg Meetings, which were held between 1841-1843 to discuss governance of the Champoeg settlement between European-Americans and French Canadians. At the May 2, 1843 meeting, Clarke voted for the creation of the Provisional

Government of Oregon, which passed by a 52 to 50 margin.

Later in 1844, Clarke established a Congregational Church (a log cabin) in Forest Grove and another in Oregon City. In 1845, he served as one of several chaplains to the Provisional Legislature of Oregon. In 1846 in West Tuality, later known as Forest Grove, Clarke made his land claim for nearly 480 acres.

This land claim was vital to the founding of Pacific University.

In 1842, Harvey and Emeline Clarke founded a school for Indigenous at Glencoe, which would later be called Hillsboro, just east of Forest Grove. A few years later, Tabitha Moffatt Brown arrived in Forest Grove and joined the Clarkes in operating a home

for orphans. In 1848, George H. Atkinson arrived in Oregon and began working with Clarke to create a college, which was chartered by the Oregon Territorial Legislature in 1849 as Tualatin Academy. Clarke donated 20 acres to the school and deeded another 200 acres. Tualatin Academy would expand with the founding of another college in 1854, Pacific University, while the academy would be closed in 1915. Marsh Hall, at Pacific University, is built where the three original land claims of the town’s founders met, including Clarke’s.

In 1849, Clarke taught for a while at the Clackamas County Female Seminary. Clarke would sell an additional 150 acres of his land claim and donate the proceeds to Pacific University. The Reverend Harvey L. Clarke died on March 25, 1858 at the age of 50 in Forest Grove. He’ll be forever remembered as an incredible pioneer in Western Oregon history.

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CURVES AND JENNY CRAIG ALOHA

Strengthening Inside and Out

It was a devastating blow but she survived, and one of the key factors, according to her doctors, was her excellent fitness. That encouraged her more than ever to keep at it! But that wasn’t the end of the story.

One year later, she discovered she had a brain tumor and had to go through the entire process (surgery, radiation therapy, etc.) all over again. And again, her fitness, along with a little luck, great doctors, and support from her husband and friends, were credited for her amazing recovery.

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And where did she receive the majority of that support? Curves!

She had already been a member for several years and was a huge proponent of the program. But it was the chance meeting of another member, Jessica, a woman who has since become one of the best friends she’s ever had, that gave her the extra drive she needed. In fact, the whole community of women at Curves came together to support her during her darkest hours, and it was an experience she’ll never forget. In a lot of ways, she attributes their support, along with that of her husband, to her making it through.

By Dennis McNabb, Active Media Contributing Writer Photos by Bill Kistler t the Curves in Aloha, all of your fitness and nutrition goals can be under one roof!

We’re all familiar with the brands, but what we may not be aware of is that Curves has been the leading women’s gym now for over 30 years!

They’ve done that by approaching fitness from a far more inclusive perspective: designing classes and equipment which allow individuals to workout at their own levels of fitness and ability, while still gently pushing each member to reach their personal goals. We’ve all been to the “regular” health clubs, surrounded by gym rats snorting and sweating all over the place, disdainfully eyeballing anyone who’s not pushing themselves to the brink of passing out. And while that works for some, there are many of us who find that environment uncomfortable, intimidating, or at its worst, discouraging. That’s not what you want from your gym! Let’s be honest: Working out is difficult enough on its own. It hurts. It’s time consuming. It’s expensive.

And if you can’t relate to any of the people you’re doing it with, more often than not you’re going to find yourself “working out” on the couch in front of the TV. At Curves, you’ll find a community of like-minded individuals who are far more interested in attaining their fitness goals, instead of impressing onlookers with their bulging muscles or their cute new outfits. And all of their programs are designed around a 30 minute circuit. You’re getting a full body workout; strength, flexibility, and cardio, in just 30 minutes! So no more spending all afternoon there!

Owners of the Curves / Jenny Craig in Aloha, Sandra and Brian Audiss, are quite the team. Not only are they two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, but their story is an inspirational one. Sandra has always been interested in fitness, and over the years kept a strict regimen. Running her own daycare for 25 years, she understood that fitness provided a balance necessary to stay on her feet. She had never been sick a day in her life...until she suddenly found herself faced with breast cancer.

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So when the opportunity arose for her to purchase the club here in Aloha, she jumped at the chance! Unfortunately, a few months later COVID-19 happened and shut down her new business. One could look at Sandra’s life over these past years with the glass halfempty...or the glass half-full. Meeting Sandra, you can immediately sense that she is a glass half-full person. Thankfully, businesses are back open now and classes are running, but it’s been a slow start. For all of us out there who have participated in the COVID-15 program (that’s a joke!—for anyone who has gained weight during COVID), now is the time to join Curves!

Their circuit program is incredible! Again, a full body workout in just 30 minutes! Each machine works in conjunction with members’ “smart tags” to track their progress, adjust tension on the hydraulics, and act as a personal coach to help push them to reach their goals.

On-site trainers also assist with technique and keeping the circuit moving. And it’s not just for women! They also have coed hours between 2-4! They have one whole piece of equipment designed for stretching! If you’ve had an injury, this is the perfect place to come for rehabilitation and building your strength back up. And since fitness is only part of the equation, Sandra is also a Jenny Craig representative. Right next door to Curves, Sandra has a private office where she can consult with you about your nutritional goals as well.

Jenny Craig, as a food system, is based on our Circadian Rhythms and is one of the best diet programs out there. Curves is not a gym, it’s a way of life. Jenny Craig is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle choice. In combination, and with Sandra’s coaching, this is the place where you can become your best self!

Call Sandra today at (503) 356-5454 and get started! Curves / Jenny Craig Aloha is located at 20229 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy in Beaverton.

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