Molalla Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher

Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant

Donovan Darling, Content Manager

Kaity VanHoose, Social Media Manager

PRODUCTION

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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

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Andrew Sambuceto Henry Schifter

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ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS

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Celebrate Molalla

Annual

event set for Aug. 26

In 2017, the Molalla City Council embarked on creating a vision and action plan. The plan would be a road map for Molalla from 2020 to 2030. The project reached an important milestone in July 2018 with the idea of a city celebration.

In the span of two months, a group of residents, including a city councilor and a few community builders, put their heads together to plan the event. They visited festivals to find vendors, found musical performers, developed ideas for free kids’ crafts, and, in the end, put on a celebration that covered three city blocks. It was the largest street festival in the history of Molalla.

Approximately 2,500 people enjoyed the celebration in 2018, tasting treats, buying crafts, listening to music and enjoying the small community. Visitors also came from far and wide.

At the end of that first year, the organizers knew they had something special. The following years brought more vendors, more food trucks, more musicians and more excitement. The word spread to outlying areas, and vendors from all over Oregon and Southwest Washington began to join in the fun.

Celebrate Molalla grew to cover six city blocks and included not only contemporary artists and artisans, but also vendors who promoted the rich history of Molalla. Many community service organizations also offer resource information at booths.

On Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 2023 celebration will be hosted in a new location: Clark Park, 815 Shirley Street. With more space, the food and drink court will be expanded. The Corn Hole Tournament also will be bigger, and kids’ activities now will be located in one single area. Musicians with major local followings will be performing and a great variety vendors will be selling their wares.

If you are interested in being a vendor, registration is open until Aug. 10th and can be found at https://bit.ly/43pvi6Y.

“Celebrate Molalla is truly a grassroots festival borne out of deep passion for this community. Organizers are local volunteers, and vendors are generally from the Molalla area. The festival started as an idea and has grown into something truly special.”

MOLALLA CITY MANAGER DAN HUFF

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The Molalla Adult Community Center is a non-profit organization created to promote recreational, educational, social, cultural, community health, and nutrition programs for senior citizens in Molalla and the surrounding area.

EXERCISE

Better Bones and Balance -

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-9:50am. (Last class June 30th)

Tai-Chi (Moving to Mon/Fri in July)

9: I Sam -I 0:00am

Ping PongTuesday's 2:30-4pm in the dining room.

Suggested Don ation $2

ART&CRAFTS

Quilting - Every Tuesday & Friday at I 0:00am. Learn to Quilt or show off your skills!

Knit & Crochet - Fridays I 0am

Craft Corner - 12 :45pm

2nd Wednesday - Personal Project

MAS Craft Hour - 12:45pm

4th Tuesday - Red, White & Blue Tie Dye, BRING YOUR OWN SHIRT

Suggested Donation $2

GAMES at the CENTER

Bunco - Every Monday after lunch!

Board Games! Pinochle!Tuesday's after lunch, starting at 12:45pm please join us for pinochle as well as other card and board games.

Cribbage - Every Thursday I :OOpm

Bingo! - Every Friday at I pm!

$2 Suggested donation to cover prizes!

SHOPPING

Monday: Safeway

Tuesday: Bi-Mart

Thursday: Cascade Center

Friday: Safeway

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Foot Clinic

2nd Tuesday AND 3rd Wednesday of the month is foot clinic with a Registered Nurse (RN). The service is by appointment only, and the cost is $35, cash or check.

Call 503-829-4214 to schedule

*Please call 503-829-4214 morning of by 9:30am to get on bus list.

See outing page for more outing options!

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Legal Services - Andrew Kauffman, 2nd Tues of the month 9-1 I am by appointment only. 503-829-4214

Lunchtime MUSIC 2nd & 3rd Friday of each month at the Center.

Medical Equipment - LOVE INC is now loaning equipment for Clackamas County. 503-650-0153

Veteran Services - Clackamas County VSO office phone: 503-650-5631

Referral and AssistanceFor issues facing seniors. Calls are accepted on behalf of others as well. For mental health crises call County Crisis Service: 503-655-8585.

Lunch! - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's at 12pm. Suggested donation of $3.00 for those over 60, and for those under 60, there is a $5.00 charge.

We also deliver Meals on Wheels for homebound clients. **Volunteers are appreciated!**

TRP - Transportation Reaching People is a program designed to meet transportation needs for those 60 years or older, or an individual with a disability, who have limited practical transportation alternatives. Call TRP of Clackamas County at 503-655-8208 for enrollment. Once enrolled call the center and leave a message for scheduling a ride. **Rides are not guaranteed, as they are volunteer dependent.

Senior Companion - SCP volunteers are 55 years of age or older, no longer in the regular workforce, and are capable of serving adults with unique needs. If income eligible, volunteers may receive a non-taxable stipend plus mileage reimbursement. Call, 503-655-8875.

Bus Rides - Rides into the Center for lunch, activities and local shopping. Suggested donation is $1.50 round trip. Please call 503-829-4214 in the morning by 9:30am.

For any questions or to schedule an appointment, call the Center at 50�829-4214

For any questions or to schedule an appointment, call the Center at 503-829-4214

The Little Café That Could

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer

Photos by Andrew Sambuceto

If you’re looking for some amazing down-home cooking and top-notch entertainment, it’s absolutely worth your time and effort to turn around, head back into town, and locate the Historic Colton Café.

Established in 1950 under the original moniker, The Rainbow Malt Shop, this rustic little gem has been a local draw for almost 75 years! Like any operation with that kind of longevity, they’ve had their ups and downs, changed names and changed ownership, but they’ve persevered. In 2021, the most recent owner, Nora Nofziger, took over, and the “little café that could” has flourished ever since. Nora has injected the place with a fresh dose of enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude that has brought back a lot of older regulars along with a swarm of new ones.

The food is still the same amazing home-style cuisine that you’ve come to expect. Everything is fresh, delicious and made from scratch. This is honest, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that you just can’t find in too many places anymore. Smash burgers and hand-dipped fish and chips are local favorites, as are their real hot fudge sundaes and elephant ears. Nora is also proud to have brought back the incredible malts and shakes (made with real ice cream!) the place was once known for.

More importantly, Nora has infused the café with a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone should feel welcome. It’s a family establishment, a community gathering spot. Nora

is so grateful for the support of the community that for the second year in a row she has developed and produced The Cool Summer Events program, free to the public! By the time you read this, a few of the shows will have already come and gone, but don’t fret, there’s more.

“Friday Night Live” will bring live music to the café on Friday nights. Still coming on Aug. 4 will be Trent Beaver Unplugged, and on Aug. 18, Wood-N-Steel. Both shows will be from 7 to 10 p.m. On Aug. 12, Timothy James will be playing from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by The Shred playing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. On Sept. 2, Nora is welcoming Mark Seymour & Friends from 5 to 7 p.m., and Fortunate Son (a CCR Tribute Band) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Again, these are free shows and word has gotten out. So come early, have some delicious food and drinks (they have beer, wine, and a full bar), bring your most comfortable lawn chairs and join the festivities!

Last, but certainly not least, Nora, with help from her husband, Mark, will be bringing their inaugural Oktoberfest to Colton on Sept. 30 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. This is a significant event, with real German beer, brats, polka dancing, fun contests, The Oom-Pah Band and more. This will be the can’tmiss event of the year! So, be sure to get out your lederhosen and your steins, and come down to The Historic Colton Café for the best party of the year!

The Historic Colton Cafe is located 21038 S. Highway 211 in Colton. Give them a ring at 503-824-5111.

A Fair to Remember

Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo returns in August, bigger and better than ever

“So that’s really what we’re doing here, creating an environment where people can come and make those generational memories, connect with their community and have a greater understanding of the importance of agriculture and where our food comes from.”

To Brian, bridging the urban-rural divide is not only a critical component of the mission of county fairs — it’s really something that tends to happen only at the county fair.

“Because it’s really only at the county fair where most people who are not farmers have the chance to come and see firsthand the work that is put into raising that meat or produce that they buy at the grocery store,” Brian says. “And not only that, they get to meet the farmers and the families that do that work. A big part of why I do this is because I understand how important that is, and I want the urban and rural parts of our community to get together and understand each other.”

After a record-breaking fair and rodeo season in 2022, Brian and his team are primed and ready to unfurl yet another showstopping event. Since coming on board last year, Brian says he has been careful not to make any big changes, but rather focus on improving and expanding certain elements with the goal of adding to the overall guest experience for fairgoers.

By Tyler Francke, Contributing Writer

No summer would be complete without a visit to the one and only Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo this August at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. Only there can you find everything a county fair was meant to be: from the livestock and agricultural displays, where the farmers and youngsters who toil all year to work the land and feed our country showcase the fruits of their labor, to the pulse-pounding carnival rides, the unmatched thrill of man against nature in the Canby Rodeo, or the inspired performances of musicians and entertainers playing for their favorite hometown crowd.

As Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center Executive Director Brian Crow loves to say, he’s not in the entertainment or even the event business: he’s in the business of making generational memories.

“You know, I clearly recall going to the fair with my parents, and my mom forcing me to go on the Sky Diver with her,” Brian says with a laugh. “I don’t like that stuff, but she had a blast. My mom’s in her 80s now, and we can’t do that anymore, but we have those memories for a lifetime.”

Last year’s addition of a rodeo after-party on Friday and Saturday nights proved extremely popular, so this year’s fair will feature it as a follow-up to every night of world-class rodeo action in the Canby Rodeo Arena.

The fair has also added a number of the finest strolling and stage entertainment acts around, including Washboard Willie, Hillia the Hula Hoop Extraordinaire, the Wandering Outlaws, Rock & Roll Cowboys, and the Jessie Leigh Band. Longtime attendees may note some slight changes to the event’s layout this year, particularly around the food vendors and rodeo grounds, made to streamline the flow and reduce congestion.

This year’s fair will also lean into its reputation as a showcase for local creatives and masters of the hobby arts like never before, including featuring a new art competition between Clackamas County elementary school students, with the winning schools taking home cash prizes in support of their art programs.

Kicking off with the delightful Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Caper Parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, each day of the fair will feature a different

theme, with associated discounts or free admission to select groups. The first day is Family Day, with kids 12 and under getting free tickets with their participation in the Kiddie Caper Parade.

Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day, followed by First Responders Day, Military Appreciation Day and culminating with Agriculture Day, which will also serve to spotlight and kick off the Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction at 10 a.m.

All five nights will feature the Canby Rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m., with most — if not all — seats expected to sell out, so purchasing your tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.

“If you’ve never seen the Canby Rodeo, it really is amazing,” Brian says. “I’d definitely encourage you to come and check it out. They put on a great show.”

The Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo will be held from August 15 through the 19th. The Clackamas County Fairgrounds is located at 694 Northeast 4th Avenue in Canby. For more information or tickets, visit clackamascountyfair.com.

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Estate Planning

Transferring business interests at death

Do you own a business or have business interests that you want to transfer to your heirs upon your death? When you are reviewing your estate plan, it is important to address all of your assets, including any shares you own in a corporation and any membership interest you own in a limited liability company. There are a variety of tools that can help a shareholder or member address how they want their interests to be handled upon their death.

 Uniform Transfer on Death Policy

In Oregon, both corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are permitted to adopt Uniform Transfer On Death Policies. These policies allow a shareholder or member to designate a primary beneficiary and several alternate beneficiaries of the shareholder or member. After the policy has been adopted and beneficiary forms filed, when an owner dies, their ownership interests automatically transfer to the appropriate beneficiary. There is no need to go through probate or administer a trust. This can allow for a smooth and nearly seamless transition of ownership. Additionally, changing beneficiaries is as simple as filing a new beneficiary form with the company.

 Shareholder Agreement / Operating Agreement

Shareholders of a corporation and members of an LLC can execute agreements that dictate how their shares or membership

interest will be handled when they die. In fact, it is strongly recommended that all corporations and LLCs have these types of agreements. These agreements can contain provisions that include (i) a requirement that the company purchase the shares or membership interest (as well as establishing the purchase prices and payment terms);

(ii) provide recognition that the shareholder’s or member’s heirs will become the owners; or (iii) permit the ownership of the shares/membership interests be held in a trust.

 Revocable Living Trust

With some limitations related to “sub-S” corporations, shares in a corporation and membership interests in an LLC can be owned by a person’s revocable living trust. Then, when the shareholder/ member dies, the shares or membership interest will be handled by the successor trustee in accordance with the terms of the trust agreement. The trust can provide for keeping the shares/membership interest in the trust and distributing dividends, distributing the shares/ membership interests to the beneficiaries directly, or any number of other varieties of transfers/ownership.

 Will

In Oregon, shares in a corporation and membership interests in an LLC are deemed to be “intangible property.” As such, if not transferred in some other manner (primarily either a Transfer on Death Policy or revocable living trust), it will be transferred to the heirs listed in the owner’s will or, if there is no will, then to the intestate heirs of the owner.

 Inter Vivos Gifting

It is also possible to start gifting your ownership interest to your heirs or beneficiaries now, during your lifetime. There are some complexities related to lifetime gifting (federal gift tax returns, annual gift tax exclusion amounts, lack of a “step-up” in basis, etc.). Nevertheless, this can be a viable and important part of an estate plan.

The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. If you have specific legal questions, you should seek advice from an attorney.

Breckenridge Cartwright breck@canbylaw.com

James M. Hunsaker jim@canbylaw.com

Alex Redmond alex@canbylaw.com

CAMPUS COMEDY

CAMPUS COMEDY

“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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Located in the corner of the store, Buzzsaw offers country-chic T-shirts with appealing graphics and fun sayings like “Take Me to the Pumpkin Patch,” “Long Live Cowgirls” and “Camping Is My Therapy.” The catchy quotes and cool artwork appear on a variety of colors and sizes.

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