Sherwood Community Advantage Magazine January 2023

PUBLISHED BY

Active Media Publishing Group

PO Box 672 · Aurora, OR 97002 info@ActiveMediaUSA.com 503.825.2111

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher

Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant Donovan Darling, Content Manager

PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

Stacy Benner, Sr. Graphic Designer

Holly Darling, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

Hilary Berg, Sr. Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tyler Francke Dennis McNabb David Bates Robert Matsumura

Patti Jo Brooks Olive Gallagher Angie Helvey Sherry Dorn Cole Mallette

A Calling to First Response

Apparatus operator/firefighter paramedic takes great pride in her care

By Jacob Fuhrer, TVF&R • Photos by Chris Hamilton, TVF&R

Amy Boyle never planned on becoming a firefighter. The 43-year-old Portland native first set out on a career in academia, receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Portland in 2001. She worked in engineering for a time and later transitioned to biomedical research. At one point, she also thought about a career in nursing. It wasn’t until a few years after college Amy started exploring opportunities to become a first responder.

“I wanted to do outdoor wilderness guiding,” Amy said. “I really wanted to just be on a sailboat and guide, but that was never going to be a long-term plan.”

She started taking classes to obtain a basic certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), typically, the first step for anyone interested in emergency medicine or the fire service. With that under her belt, she began volunteering with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) in 2003.

“Then I decided I was going to make it a career when I met my husband,” Amy said. “The two of us tested and promoted during the same time.”

Amy and her husband are now going on 17 years working for TVF&R, where Amy is a firefighter paramedic and works on a rescue unit at TVF&R’s newest station near Charbonneau. She said she enjoys

the variety of opportunities being a first responder provides.

“I enjoy the change of scenery every day, not working in an office, and problem solving,” Amy said. “I have a math mind, so I always like to be solving problems. Early on as a volunteer, I recognized that it was something that I was able to do.”

Unlike fire engines and trucks, rescue units transport patients to the hospital in addition to providing on-scene emergency medical care. As a result, Amy gets to spend much more time with patients when they’re being taken to the hospital.

“I get to be their advocate. I get to be their teacher. I get to learn from them and really work through resources,” Amy explained.

“It’s more than treating an illness. It’s being a resource finder and a patient advocate, and emotional support, and social worker. Those are the hats we get to wear.”

Station 54, where Amy works, is a busy one. Crews there have transported more than 1,000 people to area hospitals since the station opened in September 2021. Amy looks forward to continuing to be a resource for the Wilsonville area and helping people in need.

“It’s humbling to know that we are needed and that we can provide emotional and social support and resources to our residents,” Amy said.

“It’s humbling to know that we are needed and that we can provide emotional and social support and resources to our residents.” —AMY BOYLE

PLANNING FOR WINTER EMERGENCIES

As winter looms, so does the prospect of storms and inclement weather capable of wreaking havoc on both life and property. Planning ahead for weather emergencies can safeguard your home, as well as your loved ones. The following tips will help you prepare for the worst that nature might throw your way.

Family Preparation

Assemble an emergency kit. Be sure you’re equipped with extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, a batteryoperated radio, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, and enough prescription medications to last at least a week.

Stock up on non-perishable food and water. Provisions should be adequate to last your family a minimum of three days.

Regrouping locations. Families should establish locations both on and off their property to rendezvous should they become separated during an emergency.

Family members should learn basic First Aid and CPR should a medical emergency occur.

Home Preparation

Check that walls and attics are properly insulated, and that doors and windows are weather-stripped and adequately sealed.

Inspect and clean chimneys, and make certain heating equipment is in good working order.

Insulate pipes. If freezing temperatures are forecast, allow faucets to drip to avoid freezing solid.

Monitor fuel supplies. If your home is heated via propane, oil, or wood, be sure you’re adequately stocked should an extended storm hit.

Stock up on water. In addition to bottled water, filling one’s bathtub with water as well as extra containers will help address a host of water-related needs from drinking and cooking to flushing toilets.

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

Property maintenance is a preventative measure that may help avoid or mitigate damage to one’s home. Attend to tree branches that could break in high winds or freezing conditions.

Consider purchasing a portable generator in case power is out for an extended period.

Vehicle

Winterize your vehicles. Have your mechanic check wiper blades, ignitions systems, batteries, antifreeze, lights, heater, brakes, defroster, and oil.

Inspect your tires to ensure that they have adequate tread. Be certain that the type of tires mounted on your car will be effective in inclement weather. In certain climates and jurisdictions, chains or studded tires will be required for travel.

Keep the following items in your vehicle:

• A windshield scraper and small broom

• A bag of sand to create traction for tires in snowy/icy conditions

• Matches stored in a waterproof container

• A brightly colored cloth to tie to your antenna (preferably neon orange, yellow, or red)

• An emergency kit (including first aid supplies, warm clothing, a flashlight, and blankets).

• Keep gas tanks full and batteries charged (for electric vehicles) in the event that you are required to leave your home.

Pets

Bring your pet animals indoors.

Outdoor animals should have an area where they can be sheltered from severe winter conditions. Grazing animals should have a protected food supply and a non-frozen water source.

Many of us won’t find time to address every item listed above; however, any preparation is better than none. A little forethought can go a long way when winter weather hits.

CABINET CURES T H E C U R E FO R T H E CO M M O N C A B I N E T

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer • Photos by Carly Carpenter

For most of us, our kitchens are an integral part of our living space. No longer simply functional, they act as a central hub, a social gathering area for family and friends alike. To some extent, they are a visual representation of our personal aesthetic, and as such they have the strongest capacity to become outdated in appearance. Unfortunately, kitchens are simultaneously one of the most cost-prohibitive rooms to remodel. For a fraction of that cost, however, you can reface and refinish your cabinetry, and transform what was once an ordinary or outdated kitchen (or bathroom) into a fresh and luxurious custom showpiece using Cabinet Cures.

Husband and wife team, Kelly and Kelly Koch (pronounced Cook) founded the business out of their garage in 1985. Through hard work and tireless dedication to the highest standards of excellence in both customer service and craft, Cabinet Cures has grown to become quite simply the best in the industry.

By using their own state-ofthe-art process, they are able to perform unbelievably beautiful kitchen and bathroom “makeovers” without the higher costs and inconveniences associated with complete remodels—although, as an option, they do fabricate new custom cabinets as well. In fact, regarding options, they offer more design, modification, and color choices than any of the competition, and they’re the only ones who offer a guaranteed

start date on every job!

While for a time they were focused on expansion and franchise locations could be found across the country, the Kochs have since decided to reign things in and centralize their efforts on their Sherwood headquarters. Their main 20,000 sq. ft. production facility has actually been located in Sherwood since 2008, but it was just in July of 2021 that they opened their gorgeous brand new showroom. And what a sight it is to behold! This is not a retail space, this is a design space, established specifically for you, the customer, so that you can see first-hand exactly what Cabinet Cures can do for you.

This is truly a family business! It is locally owned and operated by the Koch family: Kelly and Kelly; their son, Charlie (Head of Production); their daughter Jamie (Design Manager); and Charlie’s wife, Julia (Lead Designer). Their other 23 employees are equally “part of the family,” as are their Sherwood neighbors. This is their home, and they are honored to service the western Portland metro area. Everything is manufactured in-house to your specifications. There is no cookie-cutter piecemeal work done here, and every job is completed one-at-a-time to ensure you get their full attention and support throughout the process.

If you are considering updating your kitchen or bathroom, there is only one place you need to call! Cabinet Cures: 503-8326461 (for a free in-home design consultation). You can also check out their website, cabinetcures.com or visit their corporate office and showroom at 16008 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd. in Sherwood.

Small business grants of up to $10,000 will be available on January 31, 2023 to businesses that suffered a financial loss during the pandemic. Learn more at OregonBRC.org/home/small-business-grants

We encourage business owners who are Latino, people of color, women and veterans to apply for grants and other BRC services.

Serving all small businesses 50 FTE and under. We encourage business owners who are Latino, people of color, women and veterans to apply for grants and other BRC services.

Lumera Regenerative Medicine

MOXI vs. HALO

By Roberta Huang, MD

Winter is here, and that means it is the season for laser skin rejuvenation treatments. The treatments are non-invasive and often take only 15-30 minutes. With regular treatments, laser skin rejuvenation helps reduce the appearance of sun damage, dark spots, acne scars, and more.

There are two competing laser rejuvenation technologies –MOXI and Halo. Figuring out which is appropriate for any given skin type can be a challenge. An in-depth consult from a trained Advanced Aesthetician or medical professional will help us understand the difference between the two lasers and which one is right for us.

MOXI Laser

Moxi is a non-ablative fractionated laser that converts electrical energy into light, to target pigment by creating tiny perforations in the superficial top layer of skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the dermal repair process, revitalizing tone and texture and reducing the appearance of brown and red spots caused by sun damage or aging. MOXI is a gentle non-ablative laser with minimal recovery time and little to no downtime. Moxi Laser targets fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, melasma, enlarged pores, texture, and uneven skin tone – a wonderful solution for those looking to prevent signs of aging or work on minimal skin concerns.

HALO Laser

The Halo Laser is unique in that it simultaneously combines deep dermal rejuvenation, including collagen induction,

Dr. Roberta Huang MD, FACOG

Our team of medical specialists and certified Aestheticians have years of experience. They have been trained in the latest technology specifically to help our patients get the results they want.

with epidermal renewal, like refining the skin’s texture and removing discoloration. Unlike older lasers, which deliver energy either to the shallow layers or the deeper layers, but not both, Halo’s unique Hybrid Fractional Laser technology is able to emit both types of energy. The Halo Laser is a hybrid of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths and penetrates deeper into the skin for more dramatic results than MOXI. The recovery period is about 3 to 5 days, and patients may return to work with light makeup. In short, the Halo laser is the crème de la crème of skinresurfacing and collagen induction.

The bottom line: MOXI vs. Halo Laser Treatment

Essentially, if the condition of your skin reflects your age, the MOXI Laser is for you. It’s a great way to maintain your skin, prevent future damage, and treat small areas of concern. It’s made for all ages and skin types. The Halo Laser is the better option for you if you are looking to reverse years of aging, acne scars, or other skin issues. This is because the Halo Laser targets the skin at a deeper level than the MOXI Laser. Be prepared to invest in a little downtime (only 3 to 5 days). The great thing about Halo is that it gives greater results in less downtime than other lasers on the market with the same strength.

Lumera Regenerative Medicine is located at 6464 SW Borland Road, Suite C3, in Tualatin. For more information, visit lumeramedical.com or call 503-852-9680.

City Of Sherwood Oregon LIBRARY

Happening At

Library In January

Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Saturday, January 7, 2023 - 8:45am

The internet can be a scary place, but not if you know how to spot scams and fake information. Join us for a look at how to navigate the internet safely, avoiding online fraudsters and scams, creating safe passwords, and making sure what you see online is legitimate.

Teen Book Club 2022-2023 Repeats every month on the second Wednesday. Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 4:00pm

If you’re in grade 9-12 and love reading, join us in our Teen Book Club! On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, we’ll meet to discuss books and play games. We are currently planning to meet in person this year.

STEAM Saturday Repeats every month on the last Saturday. Saturday, January 28, 2023 - 11:00am

Stop by the library from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a dose of STEAM today. We will have lots of STEAM Stations: Snap Circuits, 3-D pens, Magnetic Tiles, and several other building stations.

HOURS

Mon-Thur, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

THE

HISTORY OF FENDER

GUITARS: RESHAPING THE MUSICAL LANDSCAPE

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

The screaming guitar solo. The thunderous ferocity of driving power chords. A blues-y rhythm that drives people onto the dance floor. There’s a good chance the guitarist creating this incredible music is playing a Fender guitar. One of the most famous brands of guitars in the world, with legions of iconic musicians who swear by them, the story of Fender guitars traces back to the man whose last name will forever be linked to the electric guitar: Leo Fender.

Clarence Leonidas (Leo) Fender was born in 1909 in Southern California. With a natural interest in electronics from a young age, he soon was repairing radios out of his parents’ home for local clientele. After high school and junior college he attempted to support himself and his wife, Esther, as an accountant, but despite his best efforts the accounting jobs fizzled. Fed up with the “regular” work world, Leo reverted to his original passion—electronics.

In 1938 with a $600 loan, Leo opened a radio repair shop in Fullerton, California, called “Fender Radio Service.” The genesis of Fender as we know it today traces back to this first shop. An enterprising businessman, Leo realized that in order to maximize his revenue in a small town like Fullerton, he needed to diversify. Soon he had expanded his business from the repair of radios, phonograph players, amplifiers, and PA systems, to building amplifiers based upon his own designs. At the time the vacuum tube technology utilized in these systems—developed originally by Westinghouse—was generally available as public domain information.

It wasn’t long before Leo broadened his business from the repair and creation of PA systems to renting them out as well. In addition, he began selling records in his store front to meet Fullerton’s rising demand for popular music. As one might expect, local musicians and band leaders began frequenting Leo’s store not only for PA systems to purchase and rent, but also for the musical amplifiers which Leo was now building to meet the burgeoning demand for electronically-amplified music. Big bands and jazz performers increasingly featured amplified acoustic guitars and electric “Hawaiian” or “lap steel” guitars as part of their new sound.

In the 1940s, Leo met Clayton Orr “Doc” Kauffman, a musician and chief designer of electric guitars for Rickenbacker, which had been manufacturing the electric lap steel guitars for over a decade. It wasn’t long before the two became business partners and launched K&F Manufacturing Inc. to design, manufacture, and market electronic instruments and amplifiers. The K&F venture released its first electric lap steel guitars in 1945, followed a year later by amps known as the “Woodie Series.” That same year, however, Doc pulled out of the partnership with concerns about the financial risks.

Undeterred, Leo continued on, renaming the company Fender Manufacturing. As it turned out, Leo’s vision and determination were about to bear fruit. The creation of the 1950s Fender was going to play a major role in ushering in a brash new style of music now known as rock and roll.

It was during the ’50s that Fender designed the first production-line solid body electric guitars. Their initial offering was the Esquire. This 1950 limited release had a single-cut slab body with a bolt-on neck and a single pickup. Prior to this, the majority of electric guitars were of the hollow body variety, which at the time suffered from feedback problems when played at higher volumes. Unlike the hollow body guitar, solid bodies produced less feedback, enabling them to be played at the louder decibels of the popular new music.

A year later, Fender released a new model called the Broadcaster, but due to legal difficulties with Gretsch (one of their competitors), they changed the name to the Telecaster. The now famous Telecaster featured dual pickups and was the first mass-produced solid body on the market. The year 1951 also saw the introduction of the Precision Bass—the first electric bass guitar—which would revolutionize sound at the low end of the tonal spectrum.

Buoyed by the tremendous success of the Telecaster and the Precision Bass, the great minds at Fender set to work again and generated another masterpiece. In 1954, Fender released the Stratocaster, which featured three single-coil pickups, a contoured doublecut body, and a synchronized vibrato system. Not only was the Stratocaster designed for mass production, it also was simple to maintain with readily available replacement parts. Far and away Fender’s most popular model, the Stratocaster would go on to attain legendary status, and many would argue become the most recognizable electric guitar in the world.

In 1965, Leo sold his company to CBS due to health reasons. Guitar aficionados regard the pre-CBS Fender guitars as the “Golden Age” of Fender guitars, with current prices for these

vintage guitars matching the high demand. Decent guitars continued to be produced under the CBS ownership, though cost-cutting measures and a perceived degradation in quality led a group of Fender executives to engineer a management buyout of the company in 1985. Moving forward, Fender guitars continued to be manufactured in Japan (which started under CBS), but plants were established in Mexico and Corona, California. In 1987, Fender also opened the Custom Shop, which employed master guitar craftsmen to produce models in the spirit of the original Fenders, as well as signature guitars for famous musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Other legendary stars who have played Fender guitars over the years include The Beatles’ George Harrison, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, the great Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. And that simple but now ubiquitous riff in Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” was blasted out by Ritchie Blackmore on his Stratocaster.

The list of great guitarists who have performed their songs on Fender guitars over the years is long and distinguished, and this legendary brand continues to define the sound of our times. Leo Fender’s mission to create a better electric guitar lives on today in the hands of every rock-and-roller, soulful blues musician, and silky smooth jazz guitarist who takes the stage with the guitar proudly bearing his name.

Leo Fender working on one of his classic Fender guitars.

John Lennon with sonic blue Stratocaster