Sherwood Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

SHERWOOD

COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE

MEET THE ARTIST

THE ANGLE

LOCAL HISTORY

Alex Schomburg

Animal House

Chinook Salmon

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Youth Summer Reading 2023

August 1st all day

Adult Summer Reading 2023

August 1st @ 12:00 am

All Ages Storytime

August 2nd - 9th

16th -23rd

Session 1: 9:30 am

Session 2: 10:15 am

DIY Book Nooks

Teens & Tweens

August 9th @ 2:00 pm

Storytime Break

August 30th @ 10:15 am

Adult Book Discussion: “Half Broke Horses” by Jeanette Walls

July 9th @ 6:00 pm

Book Buddies

August 2th @ 3:45 pm

Last Day of Summer Reding

August 2th @ 3:45 pm

Storytime Break

August 3s1 @ 10:15 am

Easy Genealogy Finding Your Family

August 12th @ 8:30 am

Read to Mia The Dog

August 12th @ 11:00 am

STEAM Saturday

August 26th @ 11:00 am

Baby Storytimes

Thursdays @ 10:15 am

Fiction Friends

August 10th @ 4:00 pm

Paperback Pals

August 17th @ 3:45 pm

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.

Caring for Your Home

Providing year-round home services

By Alice Williams, Contributing Writer

Do you need your house or business windows washed but are reluctant to let random people have access to your valuable space? Is your priceless oriental rug in danger of fading in the sun and would benefit from having your windows tinted? Are you fed up with workers flaking after hiring them to powerwash your siding or concrete? Are you terrified your overconfident do-it-yourselfer will damage your home or themselves when cleaning the gutters? Have you dreamed of having your holiday lights designed, put up, maintained, then taken down and stored for next year? Your local Window Genie provides all of these services.

Shari Poindexter, owner of Window Genie, which services the west side of the Portland metro area, is grateful for the community’s trust in her team of service professionals. She appreciates that her employees have received consistent feedback for being polite, courteous, proficient, and

respectful. Serving others is Shari’s lifelong passion. “My background has always focused on people and relationships, whether in true customer service, sales, marketing, PR, or even volunteering. People are what make the job, and people are what make the difference,” says Shari.

Window Genie, a member of the Neighborly Family of Brands, is a regular, repeat service company providing window cleaning, washing, and tinting services, as well as pressure washing, concrete sealing, gutter cleaning, and holiday light design, maintenance, and storage. They offer specially designed window care and home maintenance programs customized to your needs, providing regularly scheduled work by their dependable technicians or in preparation of a special event you’re hosting. Please note that Window Genie does not tint car windows.

Neighborly is a family of home service brands committed to providing outstanding service. All their service professionals operate on a simple but powerful principle: It’s not done, until it’s done right! They know that caring for your home can be stressful, so they want you to feel reassured, knowing they take great pride in their work and ensure it’s done to the highest standard.

All Window Genie service professionals provide you with the best service and experience possible. They are all fully insured and licensed. Unlike the “other” guys who might pull up in a personal truck and tank top, Window Genie employees are uniformed and drive only professionally wrapped GENIEMOBILES. Call Window Genie today for your estimate.

Window Genie serves the west side of the Portland Metro area. Call them at 503-828-9025 or visit windowgenie.com for more information.

Hummus Is Where the Heart Is

Take your taste buds to the Mediterranean

Owner Asem Samman has been in the food industry for the past 25 years and opened the first Gyro House 13 years ago in Beaverton. He loved the community in Sherwood, so he decided to open a new branch there over five years ago. Since then, Gyro House has gained a huge following in the area, treasured for its fantastic food and gracious team members who work hard to keep the atmosphere in the restaurant friendly and relaxing. The menu at Gyro House features all the classic Mediterranean options with traditional flavors. Customer favorites include fresh, housemade hummus, lamb and chicken gyros, and kebabs. All meat is seasoned with special Mediterranean spices that will definitely please your palate! Portions are extremely generous, ingredients are fresh, and the recipes come straight from their native regions. “Our food is a representation of Lebanon and Jordan,” explains Asem. “I worked in many restaurants in both countries, so I brought that experience here.” Other tempting menu items include fresh salads, crispy falafels, baba ghanouj, lamb and chicken shawarma plates, and plenty of

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Photos by Malaina Kinne

Food has the uncanny ability to transport us to other lands. Enjoying fresh hummus spread over soft pita bread or a crispy falafel can send your appetites straight to a picturesque beach in Lebanon or a busy street corner in Jordan. Gyro House is known for its authentic cuisine and tasty homemade desserts, guaranteed to take you on a flavor journey through the Mediterranean!

tzatziki and tahini sauce. Gyro House fries are round-cut and can be topped with spicy garlic, feta, or delicious slices of lamb. Several vegetarian options are available, including a falafel gyro, veggie kebabs, and a vegetarian plate with spinach or cheese pie. A kid’s menu is available for the little ones, complete with a child-size gyro, and don’t forget to end the meal with a homemade dessert! “All our desserts are homemade from scratch, like our famous Baklava, which is my mother’s secret recipe,” says Asem. Baklava is a traditional dessert made of delicate layers of filo pastry filled with walnuts and pistachio, moistened with a light sugar syrup. They also do a mosabak

jalebi, which is deep-fried sweet dough dipped in honey, and awama, mini doughnut balls covered in honey syrup.

Asem and his team are committed to maintaining a warm, family-friendly ambiance with a culturally authentic feel. The restaurant walls are adorned with pictures of Mediterranean culture.

Some of the staff are family members, and the manager, Flor, has been with the company for many years.

Asem loves being part of the Sherwood community, and Gyro House has plenty of repeat patrons. “Most of our customers are regulars, but we also gain new customers through our good reviews and feedback, which truly makes us happy,” Asem says. “We love to interact with our customers because it’s important to us to get to know them and to make sure they are completely satisfied at all times.” Asem says that bringing his business to Sherwood has been a wonderful experience. “We feel at home in the Sherwood community. It’s a safe community, and it has brought my business to the next level.”

Visit Gyro House for an authentic Mediterranean meal with traditional flavors straight from Jordan and

Lebanon, complete with homemade Baklava. It’s the perfect way to experience another country without ever having to leave your hometown.

Gyro House is located at 15996 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140. Please give them a call at 503-610-1515, or visit their website at thegyrohouse.com

Celebrating 28 years in business, locally-owned and -operated Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) carries the largest selection that will fit your needs best, and the only store with the 4 major sleeping technologies: GelFlex Grid, TEMPUR® foam, Air, and Natural Latex. They carry major brands like: Tempur-Pedic®, Purple™, The Number Bed by Instant Comfort®, and Posh+Lavish™ Natural Latex. They’re all in-store, side-by-side, for your convenience! And they guarantee the lowest price and have a 90-night comfort guarantee, so you can take home a better night’s sleep with confidence. Their employees love working here and will always greet you with a smile, listen to your needs and concerns, and give you a great buying experience. On average, team members have worked here for 5+ years, and their management team 10+ years, so you know they are committed to this company and making their customers happy.

MWNW Rests On Its Core Values

At the heart of their business, lie three core values. First, is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

Get A Better Night’s Sleep

Second, MWNW believes in empowering employees to live their best possible lives. Happy employees means happy customers, so you can trust you’ll be greeted with a smile and an attentive ear. Mattress purchases are done only a handful of times in our lives. That experience, good or bad, leaves a lasting impression. At MWNW, they have perfected the process to ensure that you get the best possible service and overall experience every time.

A Foundation of Philanthropy

Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. Each and every month, MWNW supports local charities and schools in a variety of ways. To date, they have donated over $500,000 to local high schools and other charities! Giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

Dedicated Charitable Support

In August, all locations will be accepting donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of their work to provide the means to find the cure for CF and ensure that those living with the disease can live long and productive lives. MWNW is gladly donating to this benevolent cause while also raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

Family-owned and -operated, dedicated to providing customers with the best products at the lowest prices, and donating to and participating in their local communities – Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the very best of retail. Get a better night’s sleep and help support your community by visiting your local Mattress World Northwest location for more information, or you can order online at mattressworldnorthwest.com.

Feeling Is Believing.

Twenty Fun Facts About Dentistry

By Debi M. Huyssoon, D.M.D (General Dentist Sherwood Old Town Dental)

1. The outer shell of teeth, known as enamel, is the hardest substance in the human body.

2. Human children usually have 20 primary teeth that get replaced by 32 adult teeth.

3. Upper back molars have three roots, while most lower molars only have two roots.

4. The oldest known filling dates back 13,000 years ago and was likely made of a tarlike substance.

5. The average person produces 100,000 gallons of saliva in a lifetime. That is 2,400 bathtubs full.

6. The bulk of your tooth is made of dentin, it resembles bone, but dentin is more mineralized and does not contain collagen like bone does. In addition, bone can mend itself, while dentin cannot.

7. The innermost layer, the pulp, is made up of a nerve, blood supply and lymph system.

8. Fibers called periodontal ligaments hold the tooth in the jawbone. When these fibers are over stretched, by applying too much bite force, they can get inflamed cause short term tooth pain.

9. The first toothbrushes were likely chewed up twigs.

10. George Washington’s teeth were made of a combination of bone, hippo ivory, human teeth, brass screws, lead, and gold wire.

11. Dental fear keeps 10% of people from ever going to the dentist.

12. Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions.

13. In 5000 B.C. it was believed that tooth worms caused dental decay.

14. A man named John Baker was America’s first dentist. He trained Paul Revere, the man who famously warned the Colonial troops that the British were coming, as a dentist.

15. The first dental college was opened in 1840, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.

16. In 1873 Colgate first began to mass produce toothpaste and a few years later toothbrushes.

17. The first African American to earn a dental degree was in 1869, Robert Tanner Freeman, from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

18. In 1906 Irene Newman became the first trained dental hygienist.

19. Novacaine was invented in 1905. Since the 1980’s most doctors use lidocaine or articaine, but patients still call it novacaine. Before the use of novacaine, cocaine was used to numb teeth. It is obvious why that was discontinued.

20. A dog’s bite force is approximately twice as much as a human’s, but the human bite is significantly more likely to cause an infection. Good thing human bites are rare, unless you are a younger sibling.

If you would like to learn more fun facts or are looking for dentist, please call, email or visit our website to schedule an appointment.

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!

RECIPE COURTESY OF WWW.NATASHASKITCHEN.COM

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Fit for a King

Fit for a King

Sandy River home to Chinook salmon

Sandy River home to Chinook salmon

By Lucas Holmgren,

Contributing Writer

By Lucas Holmgren, Contributing Writer

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

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.

“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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Red sky at night, sailors delight.

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

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

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

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Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most effective way to treat fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, loose or sagging skin, as well as scars. In addition to treating the face, we can treat the neck, chest and even hands.

NOVA PDO THREADS $99 Per

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Nova PDO Threads is a great way to tighten sagging skin, reduce wrinkling, and create new collagen. The PDO Threads that we use are FDA approved and produced in the USA. (Please call for more information) BEFORE AFTER

OPUS PLASMA FRACTIONAL LASER $ 799

Opus Plasma represents the next generation of fractional skin resurfacing treatments for women and men of most skin types who want to minimize wrinkles and reverse damage caused by the sun and the natural aging process. BEFORE AFTER

AGNES RF $ 799

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Agnes RF is a non-surgical radio frequency device that treats eye bags, tightens and removes fat from the neck and jawline area. Cystic acne is treated by removing the sebaceous gland.

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