Newberg Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

YOUR HOMETOWN REAL ESTATE EXPERT

NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO PURCHASE OR SELL A HOME

Real estate interest in Western Oregon is growing. Rents are only going up –it will be important to own a home in the coming decade.

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PHOTOS BY Lori Ackerman

Sherwood’s Hidden Gem

Italian-Creole cuisine under the trees

years. One menu item, the Smoky Turkey Focaccia Sandwich (smoked turkey with bacon, Brie cheese, and an in-house smoked blackberry and mango chutney) was even conceived from a dream! But everything on offer here was born from Chef’s Shannon’s genuine love and passion for delicious and innovative food.

Local favorites include Shannon’s Shrimp & Grits (which consists of buttery sautéed Gulf Shrimp served with Sicilian-style creamy parmesan grits made with polenta), her Tree House Salad (made with fresh baby greens, blue cheese, Mandarin oranges, housemade

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer, Photos by Malaina Kinne

Located under a canopy of beautiful trees that provide the coziest and most scenic views imaginable, and serving a fascinating and fantastic fusion of Italian and Creole flavors, Trees Restaurant & Catering is a culinary experience to remember! Tucked back into a natural reserve on the bottom floor of a three story building, and sandwiched between a couple of salons, it’s easy to drive by this hidden gem without realizing it, but it’s absolutely worth seeking out!

Owner and Executive Chef, Shannon Johnson boasts a whopping 35 years of dedicated experience in the industry. She graduated from the Louisiana Culinary Institute in Baton Rouge, where her skills for creating amazing Italian and Southern dishes were developed. After relocating to Sherwood over 20 years ago, Shannon has incorporated Pacific Northwest flavors into her arsenal, resulting in some of the most wonderfully audacious and unique flavors imaginable. And all of it comes together, almost as if by magic, to create amazingly delicious and cohesive dishes, with all of these flavors complementing one another in amazing ways.

As chefs and contestants so often say on the Food Network, the dishes served at Trees represent Chef Shannon on a plate. The menu is a roadmap of sorts; incorporating ingredients, inspirations, and techniques from all of her many travels over the

spiced sunflower seeds, all tossed with a housemade rice wine citrus vinaigrette), and her homemade ice cream (which they churn themselves, and infuse whenever possible the freshest of ingredients; no food coloring, preservatives, or nasty chemicals!). Everything on the menu is fantastic, and there is enough variety that everyone should be able to find something that speaks to their personal tastes. In case you’re just interested in meeting up for a quick drink with friends, they have a full bar, stocked with local wines, beers, and incredible hand-crafted cocktails prepared with the same level of care as the food. It’s not on the menu, but make sure to request the Rocky Pistachio Martini for a real taste treat!

Chef Shannon takes great pride in her community and uses as many fresh and local ingredients as possible, dependent on availability. Her long-standing partnerships with Apple Foods and Carlton Farms (both family-owned and Oregon-based) are of particular significance to her, but the proof is in the pudding. When you taste one of her dishes and you notice

how fresh (and mostly organic) those ingredients are, you’ll never settle for less! Of course, none of this is possible without a great staff, and Chef Shannon is fortunate to have an amazing core group of folks who make coming to work every day a joy for her. This is a locally-owned and operated business and a true labor of love. Passion and care is given to every single meal, every single day. And don’t forget, next time you have a party, a corporate luncheon, or a wedding, Chef Shannon is also a caterer!

Come on down today for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Sit on the deck under the shade of the gorgeous trees, and see for yourself why Trees Restaurant & Catering is one of the favorite destination eateries in town. Fresh, local,

and exquisite, while still affordable,you can taste the love!

Trees Restaurant & Catering is located at 20510 SW Roy Rogers Rd #160 in Sherwood. Order online or view their menu at eatattrees.com, or give them a call at (503) 822-5583.

Help Save the Beez

Filipino fusion food truck recovering from fire

explains. “So we blended the two to create your backyard barbecue with a Filipino twist.” The Hunny Beez menu offers crispy homemade lumpia, gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and tasty rice bowls, everything made with tasty slow-smoked meats. “People love the rice bowls because they’re packed with flavor, and it’s a $10 meal that will fill you up,” says Andrew.

Hunny Beez has a huge following in Newberg, and they love cooking for the community. “It’s a little creepy, but after we have a rush, we’ll look out the window and watch people taking their first bite,” Andrew says with a laugh. “We love to see them try their food and look across the table with a big grin. It feels good that something we created made them happy.” Hunny Beez has been receiving heartfelt messages from some of their regular customers. “This

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Hunny Beez has been serving American grilled comfort food with Filipino flavor at Bite of Newberg food cart pod for four years and has built a friendly community full of love and lumpia. But everything changed on Monday, June 5th, around 7:00 am, when their beloved food cart caught fire. Now Hunny Beez needs our help to rebuild so they can keep dishing out delicious barbecued Filipino fusion, always delivered professionally with a smile.

Co-owner Andrew Wegman was notified by a friend that morning that there was a fire at the food truck pod. Firefighters arrived on the scene quickly to put out the flames. Other trucks had minor damages, but the Hunny Beez cart was destroyed. The fire department is unsure how it started. Andrew suspects the initial source might have been a smoldering cigarette butt someone tossed in a nearby trash can. “The trash can is right next to the propane line. It looked like the propane line caught fire, and the propane tank shot flames into the truck.”

Whatever the cause, the fire is devastating for Andrew and his business partner Blossom, who originally bought the truck in June 2019. They first met 25 years ago, working in fast food, and both gained experience in all aspects of the restaurant industry before deciding to put their heads together and open the Hunny Beez food truck. Now they are in the process of opening a brick and mortar in Portland. “She’s Filipino, and I’ve got a lot of background in grilling and barbecue,” Andrew

is a smaller community, so we know our regulars, and that’s the hard part right now,” says Andrew. “There are people we see daily. We have relationships with them and are part of their routine. It’s sad to think I won’t see those faces anymore.”

Andrew and Blossom hope to re-open the Hunny Beez food truck. Their insurance policy covers the truck itself but none of the important contents inside or outside, like the grill, fridge, freezer, cooking utensils, smoker, etc. Estimated costs are anywhere from $26,000 to $35,000. Blossom’s daughter has set up a gofundme to cover these expenses. To help Hunny Beez rebuild, make your donation at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/pw6qvb-helping-hand-for-hunnybeez. Andrew also asks that people continue patronizing Bite of Newberg’s food carts. “Keep shopping and dining there. They’re all small mom-and-pop businesses, and I don’t want to see anyone struggle.”

It’s important to take action quickly in emergency dental situations. Below are a few tips on how to handle tooth injuries and pains:

KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH

Find the tooth immediately and place it in a glass of slightly salted tap water or cold milk without first cleaning or scrubbing it. Take the tooth to your dentist as soon as possible, preferably within 30 minutes of the injury, and he or she may be able to replace it in your mouth.

BROKEN TOOTH

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area and soothe the tooth. Place an ice pack on the cheek nearest the injury to help keep the swelling down. See your dentist as soon as possible.

TOOTHACHES

Keep food away from the tooth that hurts. Rinse your mouth with warm water after eating and floss your teeth. If your jaw is swollen, place an ice pack on the cheek that hurts. Do not put heat or aspirin on the painful areas. Toothaches can have a number of causes, such as an unnoticed cavity, gum disease, a crack in a tooth, or a new filling that doesn’t fit right. See the dentist as soon as possible, particularly if swelling is present.

MOUTH SORES

Avoid acidic foods, such as oranges and pineapples, which can “sting” the sores. Often, sores in the mouth are canker sores, which are small ulcers. Call your dentist if your mouth sores persist for more than two weeks. If you notice any lumps or white patches in or around your mouth, you should see your dentist immediately, as they may indicate a more serious problem.

Whenever you have a tooth injury or pain, it’s important to seek care from your dentist as soon as possible. Keep your dentist’s phone number handy!

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.

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOVIES? NW MOVIE TRIVIA

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10.) Answer: Brownsville

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

9.) Answer: Delta Tau Chi.

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

8.) Answer: Jesse

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

7.) Answer: Steven Spielberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3) Answer: “Pig” (2021)

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

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

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

1) Answer: “Kindergarten Cop” (1990)

Stewards of the Land

A legacy of sustainable farming and grass-fed beef

By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer

Agriculture has long been an essential part of Oregon’s economy and history. In the face of urbanization and commercialization, small farms struggle to stay afloat. However, there are still a few success stories that prove that sustainable farming can still work. One is Crown Hill Farm, a family-owned and operated farm in McMinnville, Oregon. Crown Hill Farm’s philosophy revolves around stewardship of the land and its customers. They believe in always returning to their roots and looking after the land that has sustained their family for generations. They take pride in their farming practices, which prioritize the humane treatment of animals, environmental preservation, and sustainable farming methods that ensure the land can continue to provide for the community.

History

Crown Hill Farm is a family-run business that has been in operation for over a century. Established in 1920 by Damien and Zephirine Mochettaz, it has become a trusted name in the community. The farm’s values of honesty, quality, and reliability provide the foundation for everything they do. The company began as a small farming operation and gradually expanded to include rental services, commercial egg deliveries, and a heating division.

Juliette Gunderman inherited the farm from her family and ran it with her husband until he died in a tractor accident in 1979. Their son, Lucien Gunderman, now runs the farm. Despite facing numerous tragedies and hardships throughout its history, Crown Hill has managed to persevere and

remain successful. In recent years, it has received several awards of distinction and achieved wide recognition for its excellence and commitment to quality.

Grass-fed Beef

Crown Hill Farm is passionate about providing customers with the highest quality grass-fed beef. Their herd consists of Black Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorn, and Hereford breeds—all chosen for their superior genetics and ability to thrive on a grassbased diet. All their animals are raised sustainably in pastures managed for maximum soil health and biodiversity. Crown Hill Farm takes great pride in producing delicious beef ethically sourced and free from hormones or antibiotics.

Wood, Pellet, and Gas Stoves

Crown Hill Farm Enterprises offers a wide selection of wood, pellet, and gas stoves. They stock only the best brands in the industry to ensure that their customers receive premium quality products with reliable performance. Their highly experienced and knowledgeable team can provide expert advice on which model best suits your particular needs.

Timberland

Crown Hill Farm is home to approximately 320 acres of pristine timberland. Their approach to logging focuses on sustainable practices that promote the long-term health of the forest. They practice minimal logging with selective thinning techniques that prioritize maintaining a continuous and sustainable forest.

Sustainability

Crown Hill’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its farming practices. In November of 2002, the farm completed construction and began operation of a completely renewable energy source with the completion of a micro-hydro generation plant. It was

the first newly-licensed hydro plant in the state of Oregon in the past 20 years, and it is featured in Home Power Magazine and on the Oregon Department of Energy’s website as a case study. The hydro plant produces enough electricity to power all Crown Hill Farm operations, from its grass-fed beef production to its sustainable agriculture initiatives. By utilizing this clean energy source, Crown Hill Farm has become an example for other farms looking to reduce their carbon footprint while continuing to produce high-quality products.

Future

One of the most significant achievements of Crown Hill Farm was securing its future through a perpetual conservation easement. In 2018, they worked with the Yamhill Soil and Water

Conservation District to protect their farm from development, subdivision, or commercial use. They had to take it to the legislature to change the law so conservation districts could hold easements. The easement ensures that the land will remain in agriculture forever to protect the farm and its heritage as well as the environment, wildlife, and community.

Crown Hill Farm plans to continue exploring new ways to improve its products, reduce its carbon footprint, and educate the public about the benefits of grass-fed beef. They also want to encourage more young farmers to embrace sustainable agriculture as a

viable career and way of life. By doing so, they hope to inspire others to follow in their footsteps and create a brighter future for farming in Oregon and beyond. Crown Hill Farm is not just a farm but a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Its success proves sustainable farming can be profitable, ethical, and scalable. Crown Hill Farm has created a legacy that will benefit future generations by combining innovation, vision, and values.

Crown Hill Farm is six miles west of McMinnville at 18155 NW Baker Creek Road. Give them a call at 503-472-5496 or email crownhillfarm@frontier.com.

“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 magicallyscored and visually stunning coming-of-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.

“Toy Story 4” (2019)

“Moonrise Kingdom” (2012) “Do the Right Thing” (1989)

Fit for a King

Sandy River home to Chinook salmon

By Lucas Holmgren, Contributing Writer

Flowing out of the pointed glaciers of Mount Hood comes one of the most unique and environmentally sound rivers in Oregon. Pouring into the Columbia River through Troutdale, it extends along through towns like Sandy, Zigzag and Mt. Hood Village. Featuring relatively high water quality, the glacial melt gives a milky, green-gray coloration to the water during the summer, when most other rivers are getting low. Because of these characteristics, the Sandy River supports a run of Chinook (King) Salmon that is much different from other tributaries of the Columbia River.

These fish are referred to as “Spring Chinook,” but the lifecycle is much more diverse than that simple definition. Salmon & Steelhead have thousands of genetic variations that determine run-timing across the globe. They are tuned to migrate out and into the river at specific times, based on the best opportunity to spawn and reproduce. A run of fish enters the Columbia River in early spring, with a few arriving in February, more by March and the bulk in April and May. From June 15 onward, they are referred to as “Summer Chinook” by some, and after Aug. 1, they are known as “Fall Chinook.”

However, these runs overlap, and many anglers can tell simply by appearance and size which season the Chinook are part of.

“Springers” will migrate, then “over-summer” before spawning in early fall, often farther upriver than Fall Chinook go. The Sandy River stays cold, with adequate flow and a lowvisibility that protects the Spring Chinook during the heat of summer, and it has miles of high-quality fish habitat in the upper reaches where the fish go to spawn.

Marmot Dam, on the Sandy River, was removed in 2007. At the time of removal, the population of Spring Chinook was very depressed. By removing that dam and supplementing the river with hatchery-raised fish, the wild (born in stream) run of Salmon grew exponentially over time. In 2017, the estimated run of spring (and summer) Chinook was 8,124. In 2021, an estimated 5,676 adult Chinook returned, according to the WDFW. In comparison to the majority of other rivers, this was a massive run of Spring & Summer Chinook.

If you would like to see these fish, they often are “jumping” or “rolling” out of the water in a number of places. You could stop by Oxbow Park or Dabney in the early summer, but the majority of the fish will be up around the Sandy/Zigzag area in August, September and October.

Although many arrive in Spring, the Sandy River supports a very healthy population of Chinook that mainly arrive in the summer and spawn in the fall. They support a healthy ecosystem and provide essential nutrients to the wildlife, fish and trees of the basin. If you get a chance to stop by the river, see if you can spot one of these beautiful fish cresting the surface.

Bloomin’ Good Time

August and September is Dahlia Festival

for its original location a few miles downriver from downtown Portland, the operation calls Canby home. Now managed by the second and third generations, Swan Island Dahlias remains the nation’s largest dahlia grower.

Primarily a mail-order company, Swan Island Dahlias ships more than 500,000 tubers across the U.S. and Canada every spring. However, the Gitts family offers fresh-cut flowers during the summer months, along with a charming farm and gift shop open year-round that is undergoing a huge remodel, set to open in August 2023.

To celebrate the blooms, Swan Island Dahlias hosts the nation’s largest dahlia festival in August and September with something for everyone: art classes, music concerts, food trucks, a Sunday Market and, of course, gorgeous fields for strolling among 375-plus varieties.

By Hilary Berg, Staff Writer

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his famous solo, non-stop transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis. The same year, Swan Island Dahlias planted their first tubers. For Oregonians, there’s no need to catch a plane to experience the almost 40 acres of stunning dahlias in full bloom from August to September. With no admission or parking fees, visitors can witness the stunning display of colors and textures that inspire art, poetry and more in the charming town of Canby. For Nicholas Gitts and his family, dahlias are their everyday, and have been since 1963. Although the company is named

For Swan Island Dahlias manager Heather Gitts-Schloe, Mikayla Miranda remains one of her favorites. “She is stunning, low growing, a great cut flower and a show stopper!” As for the most unusual, Schloe says look for the Japanese Bishop with its striking black foliage and red flowers.

While visiting, be sure to choose some tubers to order for your own garden. In Oregon, Schloe recommends waiting until the ground is workable and warm to plant — typically around Mother’s Day, as you can plant usually late April through May.

She offers more advice: “In our climate, do not water the tubers when you plant them. Instead, wait to water them when the green sprout appears above the ground. Then, they will need lots of deep watering during the summer months to thrive in full sun.”

Whether you’re seeking fresh-cut flowers or tubers to create your own mosaic of blooms, Swan Island is THE place for dahlias. Mark your calendars, clean your vases and get ready for unforgettable arrangements.

Breathe Easy, Live Better

A compassionate tradition of natural pain relief and wellness

Could This Be You?

It’s been estimated that 30 to 60 million people in America suffer from sinus congestion which can manifest in mouth breathing, dry eyes, dry mouth, snoring, limited sleep and sleep apnea, low energy, loss of smell, taste and hearing. Many have had to resort to a CPAP machine to keep their airways open, just to try and obtain a decent sleep cycle.

Who Can Benefit?

Over the years, Dr. Siegfried, an international chiropractor, treated world-class athletes from the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division, United Arab Emirates Track and Field Team, and other world-class athletes. He’s treated Broadway dancers, San Francisco Ballet dancers, opera singers and jockeys. Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment has helped children and adults suffering with chronic sinusitis “get their life back” after experiencing a deviated septum, broken nose, concussion, whiplash injury, birth injury and more. Dr. Siegfried has helped so many patients that his colleagues have referred to him not only as the leading expert in this treatment, but also the “guru” and even the “godfather.”

Who is Dr. Siegfried and His Clinic?

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

Photos by Kara Langley

Do You Suffer with Chronic Sinusitis?

“Thanks Dr. Siegfried. No more sinus congestion, allergies, snoring or mouth breathing,” —Niki Z.

“After the eighth treatment, I was sleeping solidly for 8 straight hours for the first time in 8 years. And by the way, no more drugs!!” —Jon

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Breathe Better Now!

Are you sick and tired of chronic sinus congestion? Dr. George Siegfried, Chiropractic Physician at Dunn Chiropractic Clinic in McMinnville, has been helping patients breathe better with Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment since 1976. This natural, nonsurgical treatment has helped alleviate chronic sinus and other related problems even in patients who have already had sinus surgeries, or those who have considered sinus surgery prior to visiting Dr. Siegfried. “Desperate” and “at the end of their rope,” these patients are grateful for his care and expertise in providing Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment, which he has performed thousands of times. Furthermore, this treatment uses no drugs and no needles.

Dr. Siegfried has been in practice since 1984 at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic and is the third generation of chiropractors at that clinic. Established in McMinnville in 1922, Dunn Chiropractic has “A Compassionate Tradition of Natural Pain Relief and Wellness,” states Dr. Siegfried. The father of four grown children and grandpa to nine grandchildren, Dr. Siegfried studied over 10 years and 1,000 hours as protégé to Dr. J.R. Stober, the developer of this natural, non-surgical specialty. Treatment is selfpay as Dr. Siegfried is out of network for insurance, but patients from all over the world seek him out to help relieve their chronic sinusitis and escape the drudgery of the related suffering.

To consult with Dr. Siegfried, call the clinic at (503) 472-6550, located at 301 N.E. Dunn Place, McMinnville. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9AM-6PM. Dr. Siegfried’s website is nasalspecific.com.

My Confession To M c Mi n nv ill e & Yam h il l C ou nt y.. .

Dear Friend,

When I meet people in McMinnville, they usually say, “Oh, I know you. You’re the doctor that I’ve seen on YouTube with your son Chris, from the Bachelorette.” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I use it in my ads. In 1976, when I was studying to be a chiropractor, I received an amazing treatment at age 26 that totally changed my life and got rid of my chronic headaches, sinusitis and snoring from falls, bumps and thumps in sports, even a few fights growing up on the streets of Philly. It is called the Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment from my teacher Dr. Stober, at the University of Western States in Portland. And all I could say then, even now, was WOW! After that first treatment, I was able to breathe so much better through my nose. And my headaches? Felt like a knife was taken out of my head. Even my vision improved from needing glasses to not needing glasses. At age 26, you learn how to put up with a lot, but I was at the “end of my rope,” desperate, in spite of being a competitive athlete pitching in the semi-professional Portland City League. Once I had that adjustment, “the lights went on for me” and I knew at that moment I wanted to learn this special technique, developed, practiced, and taught by Dr. Stober for over 30 years before I had my first treatment in 1976. I was so committed to learning his technique that I spent over 1,000 hours over a 10-year period observing and studying with him and am now a leading expert. I became his protégé and the only student to treat him for his chronic headaches he suffered with from a bad head injury as a kid, leading him to develop this special, non-surgical treatment. I also truly believe he saved my son Chris from a lot of suffering as well.

You see, when Chris was born, after a 36-hour intensive labor and homebirth, he had a conehead and we were told that he could have some cerebral palsy due to the stress on his head from the birth process. The day after he was born, I took him to Dr. Stober for his first Bilateral Nasal Specific treatment. Right in

front of our eyes, my wife and I could see the shape of his head changing. I took over Chris’s care from there and he became an All-Star baseball pitcher and soccer player in high school, a walk-on at the University of Portland, and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round and the 354th pick and pitched for them for 5 years. One just never knows how valuable a Bilateral Nasal Specific treatment and sound nutrition can do for a person’s health. It's strange how life is because I have treated many patients since 1976 with chronic migraines, sinusitis, snoring, concussions, whiplash, birth trauma, and other conditions related to blows to the head or difficult births. Here’s just one testimonial from a recent patient. And there are reviews as well as on my website: www.nasalspecific.com

and I started noticing improvements after the first few treatments. I’ve had over 9 treatments now and my sinuses have been completely clear. The results of his treatments are, according to my wife, I no longer snore. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I’m sleeping through the night, and I am breathing really well with no blockage in my nose. It’s amazing.

Now, My CONFESSION is that I don’t heal anyone!! I never have. I don’t treat or cure any of the problems patients come to me with. Here’s how it works: I make a specific adjustment to the sphenoid bone in your head. Your brain and nervous system then function better. It’s your body that does the healing. And I’ve had amazing results in practice since performing this special, non-surgical treatment thousands of times since 1976. Unique offer: !!

If you bring in this article, or mention it from online, you will receive a full consultation for only $97 to see if you are a candidate for my Bilateral Nasal Specific treatment. This consultation usually costs $295 to find out if you are a candidate for this potentially lifechanging treatment and could benefit from my non-surgical care plan. If you qualify for care, and decide to take your first treatment, I will waive the consultation fee.

My qualifications? I have been practicing my Bilateral Nasal Specific treatment for over 40 years, the protégé of Dr. Stober, a leading expert in the field, and have even been called the “Godfather” and “guru,” having performed the procedure thousands of times. I’ve treated jockeys, dancers, professional world class athletes, and everyday patients from infants to age 98. I’m committed to helping as many people as I possibly can.

My name is Landon Haney, and I am now 77 years old. I have had sinus problems off and on since I was teenager. The most recent one started in 2011 and continued until recently. My nose was completely plugged off and I heard about Dr. Siegfried on the radio. I knew from past treatments he had done for me and always helped me, so I called for a consultation. He started his Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatments,

My office assistants are wonderful!! Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. This is a potentially life-changing treatment for you. Please call my caring and enthusiastic staff to schedule your appointment today. I would like to change your life too. You can also watch videos, read reviews and my FREE REPORT on my website at www.nasalspecific.com. Hope to see you soon!

Dedicated to your health and wellness, Dr. Siegfried www.nasalspecific.com

Chris & Doc Siegfried

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!

Newspapers To Roses

The History of the Pittock Mansion

the time — many of whom leaned in the same direction. Over the next few decades Pittock expanded The Oregonian from a weekly publication to a six-day-a-week newspaper, eventually adding a Sunday edition due to popular demand. By the turn of the century, The Oregonian had become the largest newspaper in Oregon, in both circulation and popularity.

Having diversified his business interests into real estate, transportation and industry, Pittock had acquired a sizable fortune. It was this fortune that made possible the construction of his famous mansion. In 1909, Pittock hired the Oregon-born and nationally famous architect, Edward T. Foulkes, to design his dream home. The 16,000 square foot home, built on a 46-acre wooded estate, was constructed in the French Renaissance style on the exterior; however, the interior reflected a variety of styles.

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

The mansion on the hill: this is how many local residents think of the stately French Renaissance-style mansion with the red-tiled roof perched high above the city in the West Hills. One of Portland’s beloved landmarks, the Pittock Mansion has been treasured for generations, and is symbolic of the ambition, glamor and spirit of those intrepid entrepreneurs who shaped the city of Portland at the turn of the 20th century. But just who were the Pittocks, and how did they amass the fortune to build such a palatial estate in the first place?

Born in London, England and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Henry L. Pittock learned the printing trade in his family’s printing firm while completing his education at the Western University of Pennsylvania’s preparatory school. By 1853, he had moved west to Portland, where as a poor but industrious youth, he found work at the Weekly Oregonian newspaper owned by Thomas J. Dryer. By 1854, Pittock had risen to the position of business manager and partner. By 1860, due to debts Dryer had incurred, Dryer mortgaged the newspaper to Pittock and departed town. Only 24 years old, Pittock had risen from a penniless transplant from the East Coast to the proprietor of Portland’s primary newspaper. It was in 1860 that Pittock married Georgiana Burton, a woman of privilege whose family had migrated to Portland on the Oregon Trail.

Republican, conservative and pro-Union, Pittock found himself in good company with Portland’s business elite of

Among the different styles featured on the interior were an Edwardian style mahogany-paneled dining room, a French-styled oval drawing room, an oak-paneled Jacobethan library and a Turkish smoking room with a hand-painted

Georgiana & Henry Pittock

was also designed to be a family home. While the third floor consisted of servants’ quarters and Henry’s office, the second floor included three separate suites, each consisting of bedrooms, sitting rooms with fireplaces, bathrooms and sleeping porches. Also on the third floor was a children’s playroom with space enough for riding tricycles. The underground level featured an oval billiard room with adjoining card rooms, wine cellar, vault and laundry facilities. In addition to the masterful layout of the rooms themselves, the house included technical innovations such as an elevator, walk-in refrigerator, central vacuum and dumbwaiter.

On the estate grounds was a fourstory gatekeeper’s lodge, and a three-car garage with a chauffeur’s apartment above. Renaissance style gardens and a terraced flower garden were accompanied by a tennis court and access to the nearby trails of what was to become Forest Park. Henry’s wife, Georgiana, a passionate advocate for women’s rights and a prominent local philanthropist, delighted in cultivating many varieties of roses in her flower beds.

In 1888, Georgiana founded the Portland Rose Society, and in 1889, as a benefit for her Unitarian church, organized a competition on her property for the best home-grown roses. It was from this event that Portland’s famous Rose Festival emerged.

Although construction on the Pittock Mansion was completed in 1914, with the family moving in the same year, Henry and Georgiana, sadly, were not able to enjoy the fruits of their labor for very long. Georgiana passed away in 1918, and Henry a year later.

Their family, however, continued to live in the mansion till 1958. The last family member to reside at the mansion was Peter Gantenbein, who was also born there. The house stood empty for six years, during which time it sustained damage from squatters who occupied the property and the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, which severely damaged the mansion’s roof. Recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the house, the City of Portland acquired the neglected structure in 1964 for $225,000, and in the process protected the 46-acre estate from developers who planned to turn it into a subdivision. Amazingly, some of the original craftsmen who had worked on the mansion were still alive at the time, like

Fred Baker, who had installed the lighting, and Bruno Dombrowski, who laid the wood floors. Both of these craftsmen agreed to come out of retirement to help with the restoration of the mansion, which took fifteen months.

Today the Pittock Mansion is a public museum that hosts 60-70,000 visitors per year. The estate has also been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Due to its unique character and striking appearance, the Pittock Mansion has garnered the attention of Hollywood on a number of occasions. In 1993, the mansion was featured prominently in the movie “Body of Evidence”, starring Madonna and Willem Dafoe. The estate was also used as the finishing point for “The Amazing Race” in the finale of the show’s 13th season. In the literary realm, the mansion figures into the plot of local author/musician, Colin Meloy’s novel, “Wildwood.”

The next time you’re driving in the West Hills, and you see a sign for the Pittock Mansion, stop by for a visit. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Portland from the grounds of this historic estate where a young, industrious entrepreneur named Henry Pittock helped lay the foundations for the city we know today, and whose wife Georgiana’s passion for roses led to Portland being known as the “City of Roses.”

“Wildwood”, The Wildwood Chronicles, Written by Colin Meloy & Illustrated by Carson Ellis

Pittock Mansion, 1964

WE BELIEVE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS INDOOR ONES

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Paving to Perfection

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So, Keith answered the call by hiring a professional to come in and reorganize their entire operating system, and he couldn’t be happier! They now have a very clear organizational structure with set goals, a list of core values, and a five star review process which includes customers to keep themselves on track. In the past when important decisions needed to be made, particularly when it came to spending large amounts of money on new equipment, they often floundered, caught up in a vicious circular pattern of second guessing themselves. Now, it’s simply a matter of considering how the decision fits into their core values. If it’s in line, then the decision is made, period. There’s no longer that lingering doubt or that emotional component. It’s cut and dry, and it has streamlined their operations in ways he never thought possible!

Keith has always prided himself and K & L Industries on the fact that once they have been hired to do a job, they do it right every time, and the first time! Their reputation has been built on that guarantee, and they’ve never had to work exceptionally hard at selling the business because it sells itself. Check out any job they’ve done around town and you will be an instant believer. They are just shy of 40 years now leading the industry, and there is almost nothing that they can’t accomplish.

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer

Photos by Andrew Sambuceto

For those of you who regularly read our magazine, you may recall an article we ran back in 2020 about K & L Industries and their captivating owner/founder Keith Callaway. Nearly 3 years later here we are again, and if we presented Keith as a man who embodied all of the finest characteristics of a business owner — someone with honesty, integrity, and empathy — then the intervening years have only made him more so. Returning to our pages with his business restructured, reorganized and revitalized, Keith has positioned K & L Industries to be the Portland Metro Area’s premier paving company through 2084 and beyond!

Since then, Keith and his son/partner, Keith Jr., have hired a consultant to come in and evaluate their operations. The problem was that they had been growing exponentially — certainly not a bad problem to have — but they had reached a point where they were struggling to keep up. Since Keith has always been such a conscientious man who holds himself and his business accountable to such a high standard, he refused to allow their customer service to suffer simply because they were finally getting the business they’d worked so hard to achieve. Intuitively, he also understood that the influx of new business would soon fade away if they couldn’t continue to earn it.

They do all aspects of commercial and residential paving: new paving, maintenance, repair, sealcoating, and milling (asphalt grinding). They do it with the best equipment run by a terrific team focused on providing customers with the best value for their money. All this and they’re still a locally-owned family business. Keith’s wife (known affectionately as the “company mom”) and his eldest son also work there but the whole team is considered family. And this is not Keith “posturing” for this article. He means it! Check out for yourself on their Facebook page and listen to the testimonials. They’re amazing!

Working with contractors can be challenging, but Keith Callaway and K & L Industries are the real deal. With a sterling reputation and a “new” corporate structure which has improved an organization that was already at the top of their game, there is no one who does it better. In 2022, for the second year in a row, they won a coveted spot on forconstructionpros.com’s list of best construction contractors to work for in the country! They are in the Top 75 in the country for Residential and Commercial Paving, and Top 75 for Pavement Maintenance. They are also a “2nd Chance” employer, “Best Contractor to Work For” the last 2 years, and someone who appreciates and supports their local community!

Contact K & L Industries at 503-563-2034 or check them out online at kandlindustries.com. Experience for yourself how they are “transforming lives one shovel at a time.”

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

NEWBERG ROTARIANS: WHY BECOME A ROTARIAN?

Iadmit that my main reason for joining Rotary was to meet people. I moved to Oregon in August 2019, and due to COVID-19, I met very few people in the community and felt a little isolated and lonely. I spoke to a friend about it; she was a Rotarian and suggested I join Rotary. I was already familiar with the organization and the excellent work Rotarians do throughout many communities, so I decided to try it. Now, three years later, many friends and activities later, I am President of the Club.

The statistics for why people decide to join Rotary are a little surprising. The number of people that join Rotary for service work is lower than one might think, but that’s okay. The reason for joining is not important; what is important is why people stay in Rotary. Why do people come week after week, year after year, and participate in the many Rotary events we have throughout Newberg? People join Rotary for many reasons; some join for the business connections and network that Rotary can provide, others may join to make friends, and some are looking for ways to give back to their community.

Rotary offers so much; it is an excellent way to continue personal growth and development. We continuously learn about new things; many speakers are invited to our meetings, informing us on various topics. Some topics have been about local charities, local organizations, beekeeping, and theater; the topics are endless. Many young people are joining Rotary because of the leadership opportunities it provides. Rotary is, in fact, an organization of leaders and successful people, and it provides leadership learning and how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.

Of course, Rotary is a service club. Our product is serving. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. I believe this is the best reason for becoming a Rotarian; the opportunity to support our community, to help somebody else, and the self-fulfillment that comes with that truly enriches one’s life. Rotary sponsors project locally and internationally; our reach is long, and our impact significant.

As I mentioned, people join the Rotary for many reasons, but statistically, the number one reason people remain in the Rotary Club is for the fellowship. I can attest to the wonderfully giving, kind, caring members of the Rotary Clubs in Newberg and worldwide. I stay in Rotary not only to continue the outstanding work our club does in the community but because I enjoy the many friends I have made, the service activities we perform, and the tremendous personal satisfaction I get from giving back.

If you think Rotary may be for you, please get in touch with me at newbergnoonpresident@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us for a meeting. You may want to attend a few meetings before joining, and that’s okay too! There is no right or wrong reason for joining Rotary, so come visit us and join a network of leaders and service-oriented individuals and we will make a difference together.

“As I mentioned, people join the Rotary for many reasons, but statistically, the number one reason people remain in the Rotary Club is for the fellowship.”

— Wendy McArthur Trumbo, Newberg Noon President

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