Silverton Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

Safe & Beautiful Trees

Your professional tree specialists

One of the great benefits of living here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest is the abundance of rich and verdant woodlands. The problem is, we take a lot of it for granted. We assume that the more mature the tree, the less human intervention is required. That’s not always the case though. Mature trees, just like shrubs and bushes, require regular maintenance. Fortunately, we have professional tree care specialists in the area like Trees Plus, who excel in this kind of work. Owners Maria and Leo Cervantes have more than 15 years of experience in forestry. Leo is also a firefighter! Together, they lead this team of residential tree experts on a mission to serve homeowners and business owners throughout the community. And it’s not just about keeping your trees healthy and beautiful. That is their priority, but more than that, it’s also about protecting people, property, and investments. According to a report by OSHA, there are over 100 landscape and tree fall fatalities every year! That number would be significantly less if everyone in the country could employ Trees Plus for regular pruning and maintenance.

In their natural state, forests are complex ecosystems with millions of interdependent organisms working in conjunction

to keep a healthy and sustainable balance. That said, trees are still susceptible to catching diseases, being attacked by beetles and other pests, struggling against the effects of drought, and more. Deep in the woods, none of that poses a problem to homeowners. Trees fall, it’s part of the cycle, the circle of life. But when those trees are next to homes, it can be incredibly dangerous. One call to Trees Plus can not only save the lives of your trees, it can save the lives of your family! Tree care and maintenance for residential and small commercial properties, pruning and removal, brush clearing and removal, storm debris cleanup, stump grinding; they do it all and more!

That dead tree on your property you’ve been keeping your eye on, or even that healthy tree with the diseased limb; don’t wait for it to fall on your house and

B y D e nn is McNabb, Staff Writer P ho tos b y Carly Carpenter

don’t hire some fly-by-night operation boasting the lowest prices in town. This is the kind of job that requires years of experience and expertise, and you want to use someone who has a proven track record, and a reputation you can rely on. Trees Plus is quick to respond,

highly professional, detail-oriented, and respectful of both you and the environment. They will always do right by both.

And Trees Plus, as an organization, is growing. They are looking now to bolster their teams with qualified

individuals. Local certified arborists and estimators are needed, as well as tree climbers. So if you fit that bill, now is the time to call.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, we get to enjoy some of the most amazing and lush greenery that exists in the country. But trees and houses don’t mix, and if it comes down to it, the house is going to lose every time! Don’t fall into that trap of thinking that nature will take care of itself. Call Leo and Maria, and sleep better tonight knowing that you’ve done your due diligence to keep your family and property safe. And for Spanish speakers, Leo and Maria are bilingual! At Trees Plus, the customer and their trees always come first!

Give Trees Plus a call at 503-393-0608. Email them at support@treesplusnw.com. Or check out their website for more information: treesplusnw.com.

Celebrate Molalla

Annual city event set for Aug. 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOLALLA CITY MANAGER DAN HUFF

A Fair to Remember

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

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

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

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

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

By Tyler Francke, Contributing Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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)

Mt. Angel’s Local Internet Provider is a Member-Owned Cooperative

You know DirectLink as the local provider of quality, reliable Internet and Voice connections. But did you also know that DirectLink is a community cooperative that was formed in 1910 by local farmers?

The independent telephone industry was developed throughout the country by farmers that were unable to receive telephone service in the rural communities where they lived and worked. These farmers decided to pool their resources together to establish telephone cooperatives and expand service to more and more rural locations.

More than 113 years ago, telephone service in the Mt. Angel area was provided by the Mt. Angel Telephone Cooperative as the town continued to prosper after being founded in 1893. Fast-forward to 2023, and DirectLink still operates as a cooperative business model. That means they reinvest revenues back into the community through infrastructure upgrades, support for local schools and nonprofits, and innovative services that help keep you connected to what matters most

DirectLink is proud to be one of approximately 260 rural telecommunications cooperatives throughout the country. Collectively, these companies provide internet and telephone service to more than 35 percent of the nation’s land mass, contribute billions of dollars to the U.S. economy annually, and support tens of thousands of jobs.

“We give back. It’s just a part of who we are.”

The company is one of the biggest local contributors. They help to support over 100 Mt. Angel and Canby based youth, school, community, and artisan events year over year through donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. They want our children, neighbors, businesses, events, and arts to thrive.

Here are some Mt. Angel based organizations that DirectLink has assisted in recent years:

• American Legion Post 89

• Marion County Citizens Band

• Mt. Angel Catholic Community Services

• Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce

• Mt Angel Christkindlmarkt (Hazelnut Fest)

• Mt. Angel Community & Senior Center

• Mt. Angel Fireworks Celebration

• Mt. Angel Father Bernard Youth & Retreat Center

• Mt. Angel 4th of July Parade

• Mt. Angel Historical Society

• Mt. Angel JFK High School Baseball Program

• Mt. Angel JFK High School Football Program

• Mt. Angel JFK High School Graduation Celebration

• Mt Angel Maureen Ernst Scholarship

• Mt. Angel Next Friday Events

• Mt. Angel Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation (Tree of Remembrance)

• Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

• Mt. Angel Summer Flower Basket Program

• Mt. Angel Volksfest

Ongoing Local Participation & Memberships

• Lions Club (Mt. Angel)

• Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce

• Discover Mt. Angel Business Group