Tualatin Community Advantage Magazine February 2023

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PRODUCTION

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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

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Carly Carpenter Kara Langley

Laurel Bice Hayley Starkey

Malaina Kinne Angie Helvey

Brittney Waterman Henry Schifter

Andrew Sambuceto Tyler Francke

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HOMETOWN HERO: DAVID NELSON

TASTE OF THE TOWN: WANKER’S CORNER

COVER PHOTO: MALAINA KINNE

How long have you been part of the family business?

I’ve officially been the owner since 2019, but I don’t remember life without our store in it.

What’s your favorite part about running a hardware & building supply business?

The creativity, and being able to help people find that one specific thing they’re looking for. It’s satisfying.

When you’re not at work, what’s your favorite way to relax?

Well, soccer games, even when they aren’t relaxing. I try to make it to every Timbers and Thorns game! But I also love just watching TV dramas with my dogs.

Describe yourself in five words or less.

*sighs* Oh man...Quiet, loyal, helpful and honest. Uhm, and strong.

What’s something you wished people knew about small business?

I really wish people knew how much work our little team gives to this place. I think I speak for a lot of family-run places when I say it is literal blood, sweat and tears keeping it going, but we love it anyway.

YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE SPECIALISTS GET TO KNOW THE CREW AT CLARK LUMBER HARDWARE

These are the smiling faces of Clark Lumber Hardware - a family owned lumber and hardware store in the business of helping folks build since 1965.

Located on Tonquin Road in Sherwood, this small but mighty team is ready to help with whatever project needs you may have. Do not let their size fool you - collectively, their crew brings over 150 years of experience and knowledge to the table! This makes shopping at Clark Lumber Hardware a unique and personalized experience. How often can you say you had the president of a company ring you up at the register? You can at Clark’s!

Stacey Clark, a 1989 Sherwood High School graduate, grew up working afternoons and weekends at her family’s store. As a Sherwood native and now fourth generation business owner, she plans to keep the business motto, “we like to help folks build” going for years to come.

Clark Lumber Hardware was founded on a passion for helping people. “We don’t believe there is a single definition of the word project!” Clark jokes. Whether you are adding an entire room to your home or simply need to hang a few photo frames in the hallway, no project is too big or too small for the team at Clark’s. Even though it can be an intimidating field, Clark states the best part about the building supply and hardware industry is that, “you are always learning something new. Even if you are a master at one thing, there are countless new things to learn and experiment with.”

Clark Lumber Hardware is open weekdays from 7:00 - 5:00 and Saturdays from 8:00 - 4:00. If you are looking for supplies for that next project, or just need some inspiration, come check them out!

Clark Lumber Hardware is located at 11234 SW Tonquin Road. Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook or simply give them a call at 503-692-0200!

STACEY CLARK

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Makeup Prime Time

Primers range from face primers to eyeshadow primers, to even mascara primers. There are also specialty face primers with color correction, tints, or SPF. Some primers even add radiance and glow or help control oil. So it seems that there’s a primer for everything, and there’s a good reason for it, primers make the application of products after that much better and last longer!

Face primers are applied before foundation. Do I use one every single day? No. Do I use one every single time I want to look my best, have my makeup last, or am about to take photos? Absolutely.

Some of my favorite primers are made from medical-grade silicone, which creates a super smooth Photoshop effect on which the foundation is applied. So your skin is not suffocated by cheap ingredients, make sure your primer is non-comedogenic — AKA won’t clog your pores. You don’t need to use too much — about the size of a pea — and concentrate it more on the inner part of the face. As a professional makeup artist for brides, I absolutely use a face primer every single time I do wedding makeup, and I usually reach for the regular face primer from Glo Skin Beauty.

Eyeshadow primer has the same goal: to make a smooth even surface that helps the product that’s applied to last longer. Eyeshadow primers usually have a gentle tint to help even out the tone of the thinner skin on the eyelid.

Eyeshadow colors may appear differently if you’re applying them to eyelids that have visible veins or discoloration — this is most of us — so not only will it give your eyeshadow something to cling to, but it will also create an even canvas for applying the eyeshadow pigment. Eyeshadow primers also help with keeping eyeshadow in place and preventing it from falling below your eyes.

Mascara primers help maximize lash strength and health while adding volume, length, or both, to the lash before applying mascara. Our favorite also adds a little curl as well. Swipe one application before brushing on your favorite mascara.

All in a Day’s Work

Second-generation firefighter continues serving community

By Olive Gallagher, Contributing Writer

One of the common traits that seem to be found in many unsung heroes is a genuine sense of humility, even surprise, particularly when asked where they found the courage or gumption to accomplish the things they have. To them, it appears to be a natural extension of just being who they are.

David Nelson is a perfect example of that kind of “What? I never thought it was unusual. I was just doing my job!” Born in 1942 in Seattle, David spent his childhood years growing up with an older sibling on a 20-acre family farm in Woodinville, a small town northeast of the city. His dad was a member of the local volunteer fire department, and as David clearly remembers when he was five, his dad came home one evening wearing a badge, cut out from a large cardboard box of kitchen matches, pinned to his jacket and bearing the words “Fire Chief.” His dad had been appointed that night by his fellow volunteers.

David also recalls that after that promotion, along with their regular home phone that was on a 10-party line, they also now had a special fire phone in their home designated just for emergency calls. His dad would go get the fire engine, and his mother would start calling the firemen on the home

phone. And so, at age 18, it seemed natural as breathing that he would choose to volunteer for the department, too.

After attending a junior college for two years, David learned that Oklahoma State University in Stillwater had a special program in Fire Protection Technology. He transferred there the following year and completed his degree in that field. Shortly after graduation, he married his wife of now 58 years and moved to Oregon, where

TOP: David Nelson wins a local car show award for his vintage 1947 Ford/ Howard Cooper Fire Engine. ABOVE: Covered in soot, David (second from right) with fellow students at Oklahoma State University’s Fire Protection Technology program in 1963. LEFT: Summit Fire Department members (from left): Joe Night, Ed Nelson (David’s cousin), Fire Chief Art Nelson (father), David Nelson, and Ted McBee, circa 1963.

he took a position with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The couple lived in Beaverton where David joined the local fire department as a volunteer. He and Linda become the proud parents of two children.

In 1966, David was drafted into the U.S. Army and assigned to the fire department at Fort Lewis, Washington. After 18 months of service at the Gray Army Air Field Crash Rescue Station, he was discharged and returned home. In January 1969, he left the insurance company and joined the Beaverton Fire Department as a paid firefighter. By the 1970s, David had taken a position in the Fire Marshal’s office, spending a good amount of his time performing inspections and enforcing preventions.

During his years with the Fire Department, he held positions as Firefighter, Inspector, Fire Marshal for Beaverton, Director

of the Fire Marshal’s office for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Director of Special Services, and Operations Manager for TVF&R’s Regional Training and Simulation Center. After 30 years, he and his wife, who taught 34 years as a kindergarten teacher in Lake Oswego, retired.

When queried about his source of courage to run into, not away from, a burning structure, he answered with his modest but ever-present good humor, “From the beginning, you learn there’s a job to do. You just get on with it and get it done. You put the wet stuff on the hot stuff, and the rest follows!”

At that time, as a chief officer, he also played a direct role in managing the consolidation of the Fire Marshal’s offices into the TVF&R organization. Today, TVF&R functions in its vital role providing essential services to a 390-square-mile area encompassing the cities of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Newberg, North Plains, Rivergrove, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, and unincorporated portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties.

When asked about his style of management, he readily disclosed he’s

not a disciplinarian but rather more of a coordinator who enjoys bringing talent and commitment to the table to get the job done. He also acknowledged that any success he has had was in great part due to the folks who were on the team, not just who was sitting at the head of the table. The people he chose to put on his staff were always good, high-quality individuals who enjoyed their jobs. All he had to do was coordinate things to “keep the trains running on time.”

David had only one leadership rule, and it has proven, once again, to be one of the keys to success for any leader: He never asked anyone to do something he couldn’t do. When pressed further, he confessed that he’s always been able to see the big picture in any situation, and then, of course with time, hard work and commitment, he acquired the technical skills to back up his ideas.

Along with his unwavering devotion to the fire departments he has served, David has always enjoyed a number of other interests and hobbies. He loves woodworking and is currently trying his talents on a wood lathe making table lamps. He’s been restoring vehicles for years, with the assistance of his son, Matt, and owns a 1947 Ford/Howard Copper Fire Engine and a 1946 Ford pickup truck. He loves to build frames for pictures, likes to play golf and ski.

He also has been a trustee for several years for the Tigard United Methodist Church and can always be counted on to take care of any maintenance issues that come up. He’s been playing the trumpet since fourth grade and joined the Tualatin Valley Community Band when it was first formed more than 30 years ago. He’s one of the band’s original members, playing with the group during rehearsals on Tuesday evenings and concerts on holidays throughout the year, as well as playing taps at friends’ or colleagues’ funeral or memorial services.

As if that isn’t enough to keep one man very busy, he’s been a dedicated, avid runner who logged every mile and place he’s ever run. His 16,000th mile occurred on his 71st birthday. And to add to this list of tasks accomplished, he’s even documented the many complicated facts involving his family’s ancestry. He and other fire department retirees are currently working with the City of Beaverton and TVF&R to create a collage of photos, plaques and memorabilia to celebrate the 82 years of the Beaverton Fire Department, which consolidated into TVF&R in 1996.

Simply put, the man is a doer. He’s organized, curious and self-motivated to get whatever interests him done. And with his good humor, generous spirit, and measured demeanor, he is an inspiration to us all.

“From the beginning, you learn there’s a job to do. You just get on with it and get it done. You put the wet stuff on the hot stuff, and the rest follows!” DAVID NELSON

RIGHT: David Nelson fights a blaze off Denny Road in Beaverton in mid-’70s. FAR RIGHT: David works in the Beaverton Fire Marshal’s office. BELOW: David’s turnout coat and helmet from his days in the Beaverton Fire Department.

Fabulous Times, Fantastic Food

Old-time tavern a neighborhood Wilsonville favorite

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

Photos by Carly Carpenter

Owner JL Maixner bought the old Wanker’s Tavern off Borland Road in the 1980s. At that time, a busy night entailed having one or two locals stopping by after work for a beer, but JL envisioned something bigger, something special. Having once been referred to as a “Bloody Wanker” by a Welsh acquaintance, he became so enamored with the “nickname” that he adopted it (slightly altered) for his new establishment. Then he redecorated, punched out a wall, added

a patio, and brought in a DJ on the weekends. Before long, he had lines out the door every Friday and Saturday night. It didn’t matter that the place was located in such a remote area; the food, service, and friendly atmosphere were so outstanding, people flocked from all over town.

By the late ’90s, JL had collected so many antiques, knickknacks, unidentifiable objects, and loyal followers, that moving to a larger building was imperative. Wilsonville had an undeniable charm. It was a beautiful area with easy accessibility and a fast-growing population, and he moved the entire operation there in 1998. The community was warm and welcoming and JL fell in love with his new “home.” Sadly in 2002, after a lengthy battle with leukemia, JL passed away, but his legacy lives on through his memory, his business, and his son, Cooper, who now runs it.

By the late ’90s, JL had collected so many antiques, knick-knacks, unidentifiable objects, and loyal followers, that moving to a larger building was an imperative.

What enticed people in the ’80s and ’90s to drive from all over town is exactly what brings those same people and their families in today: great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Their most popular food items have always been their incredible nachos and burgers, but they have an impressively extensive variety, including salads, melts and wraps, “sammiches,” Tex-Mex, and even rice bowls, not to mention house specialties. As far as drinks go, the Wankerita is a favorite, though most people come in to choose from the 25 beers and ciders on tap that are constantly rotated. Whether you’re plagued by an empty stomach or just have a thirst to quench, Wanker’s is sure to satisfy your every craving.

As dedicated members of the Wilsonville community, Cooper and the staff at Wanker’s are genuinely grateful

for everyone’s support, particularly over these last few years. They have, of course, done their part–raising and donating $135,000 to the Oregon Food Bank, but that wouldn’t have been possible without their loyal customers.

Locally-owned and -operated by passionate people wanting to serve their community, Wanker’s Corner offers a one-of-a-kind experience!

Wanker’s is located at 8499 SW Main St. in Wilsonville. For more details, call 503-682-9673 or visit wankerscorner.com. Follow them on Facebook for upcoming events and specials. Food can also be ordered through wedelivereats.com.

HAVE YOU RECEIVED A QUOTE ARE NOW SUFFERING FROM I’M THE ONE “THEY” DON’T

BECAUSE I OFFER MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT 60% LESS THAN THE SALE PRICES OF

WITH NO SALESMAN AND LOW OVERHEAD I CAN OFFER YOU

THE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HEAT BLOCKER EXTREME® TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS FOR UP TO 60% LESS THAN MOST OTHER COMPANIES SALE PRICES FOR DOUBLE PANE!

OWNER: DAVID THOMAS GIVE ME 45 MINUTES AND I COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS!

Dave's presentation took 30 minutes and the price was 1/3 the cost of double pane windows and a 4 hour presentation by another company…….. The reduction in street noise with these new windows is amazing…….. JUST 1 OF OVER 300 FIVE STAR REVIEWS!

MY WINDOW MANUFACTURER PROVIDES THE CREWS FOR EXPERT INSTALLATION.

MOST HOMES COMPLETED IN 1-2 DAYS

Charles in Estacada

My husband installed doors and windows for 30 years (retired) and he said the installers were the best he's seen. The windows are great and the price was even greater! Thanks Dave!

ASK ABOUT CASH INCENTIVES

OF REVIEWS!

A SHINING EXAMPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

Mattress stores seem to be a dime a dozen, with locations on virtually every street corner and dozens of online options as well. And you’d think the buying experience would be the same as the next, right? Wrong. For starters, there’s the personability. Sean has been in the business for over 25 years. He started the parent company Furniture Showcase, Inc. in 1995, and has been serving the community as Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) since 2004. He and his team are dedicated to making your mattress buying experience one of a kind. In talking to Sean, it’s obvious he cares deeply about his employees and his customers.

Sean spoke passionately about MWNW’s three-pronged approach to business success. Firstly, they are dedicated to helping their customers get a better night’s sleep. Thorough training and the largest selection in the NW allow them to assist every person to find the most comfortable mattress for a better night’s sleep.

Secondly, MWNW’s business mission is making sure their employees are happy. This is one of those places you hear about but rarely find – a place young folks start working at and never leave! They legitimately treat their employees like family and empower them to live their best lives.

Most impressive and thirdly, MWNW prioritizes giving to the communities they reside in. Sean and the MWNW team incorporate charitable giving and philanthropy into the corporate culture. Walk into any one of their stores throughout the year, and you’ll see they are promoting some sort of fundraising event, whether it’s in support of Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Oregon, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure, the Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County, or one of our local schools.

In the month of March, all MWNW stores will be asking for donations to support Polar Plunge

for Special Olympics Oregon. Their main fundraiser, The Polar Plunge, takes place March 11 at Willamette Park in Portland.

SEAN HATHAWAY Owner

According to Special Olympics Oregon, “Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon Athletes. By participating you provide 5,000+ Special Olympics Oregon Athletes access to sports, activities, and community.”

Here is why Special Olympics Oregon is so important: “Special Olympics Oregon believes in the transformative power and pure joy of athletic competition. Every day across the state, we help children and adults with intellectual disabilities become athletes and grow a strong, supportive community of advocates. Through year-round training and serious competition, Special Olympics participants journey along a proven pathway to better health, essential life skills and lifelong friendships.” Please help us raise funds by donating online or visiting one of our local stores. Family-owned and -operated, dedicated to providing their customers the best products at the best prices, all while donating to and participating in their local communities, Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the best of what retail businesses have to offer. This proves that not all mattress stores are created equal. Get a better night’s sleep and help support your community at your local Mattress World Northwest, with 22 locations across Portland, Salem, Vancouver, and more. Order online at mattressworldnorthwest.com.

B E B O L D / G E T C O L D March 11th at Willamette Park

Special Olympics Oregon uses sports training and competition to grow acceptance and inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities. Learn more at: soor.org.

Feeling Is Believing.

HAVE YOU RECEIVED A QUOTE ARE NOW SUFFERING FROM I’M THE ONE “THEY” DON’T

BECAUSE I OFFER MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT 60% LESS THAN THE SALE PRICES OF

WITH NO SALESMAN AND LOW OVERHEAD I CAN OFFER YOU THE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HEAT BLOCKER EXTREME® TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS FOR UP TO 60% LESS THAN MOST OTHER COMPANIES SALE PRICES FOR DOUBLE PANE!

OWNER: DAVID THOMAS GIVE ME 45 MINUTES AND I COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS!

Dave's presentation took 30 minutes and the price was 1/3 the cost of double pane windows and a 4 hour presentation by another company…….. The reduction in street noise with these new windows is amazing…….. JUST 1 OF OVER 300 FIVE STAR REVIEWS!

MY WINDOW MANUFACTURER PROVIDES THE CREWS FOR EXPERT INSTALLATION.

MOST HOMES COMPLETED IN 1-2 DAYS

Charles in Estacada

My husband installed doors and windows for 30 years (retired) and he said the installers were the best he's seen. The windows are great and the price was even greater! Thanks Dave!

ASK ABOUT CASH INCENTIVES

100’s OF 5 REVIEWS!

A SHINING EXAMPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

Mattress stores seem to be a dime a dozen, with locations on virtually every street corner and dozens of online options as well. And you’d think the buying experience would be the same as the next, right? Wrong. For starters, there’s the personability. Sean has been in the business for over 25 years. He started the parent company Furniture Showcase, Inc. in 1995, and has been serving the community as Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) since 2004. He and his team are dedicated to making your mattress buying experience one of a kind. In talking to Sean, it’s obvious he cares deeply about his employees and his customers.

Sean spoke passionately about MWNW’s three-pronged approach to business success. Firstly, they are dedicated to helping their customers get a better night’s sleep. Thorough training and the largest selection in the NW allow them to assist every person to find the most comfortable mattress for a better night’s sleep.

Secondly, MWNW’s business mission is making sure their employees are happy. This is one of those places you hear about but rarely find – a place young folks start working at and never leave! They legitimately treat their employees like family and empower them to live their best lives.

Most impressive and thirdly, MWNW prioritizes giving to the communities they reside in. Sean and the MWNW team incorporate charitable giving and philanthropy into the corporate culture. Walk into any one of their stores throughout the year, and you’ll see they are promoting some sort of fundraising event, whether it’s in support of Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Oregon, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure, the Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County, or one of our local schools.

In the month of March, all MWNW stores will be asking for donations to support Polar Plunge

for Special Olympics Oregon. Their main fundraiser, The Polar Plunge, takes place March 11 at Willamette Park in Portland.

SEAN HATHAWAY Owner

According to Special Olympics Oregon, “Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon Athletes. By participating you provide 5,000+ Special Olympics Oregon Athletes access to sports, activities, and community.”

Here is why Special Olympics Oregon is so important: “Special Olympics Oregon believes in the transformative power and pure joy of athletic competition. Every day across the state, we help children and adults with intellectual disabilities become athletes and grow a strong, supportive community of advocates. Through year-round training and serious competition, Special Olympics participants journey along a proven pathway to better health, essential life skills and lifelong friendships.” Please help us raise funds by donating online or visiting one of our local stores. Family-owned and -operated, dedicated to providing their customers the best products at the best prices, all while donating to and participating in their local communities, Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the best of what retail businesses have to offer. This proves that not all mattress stores are created equal.

Get a better night’s sleep and help support your community at your local Mattress World Northwest, with 22 locations across Portland, Salem, Vancouver, and more. Order online at mattressworldnorthwest.com.

B E B O L D / G E T C O L D March 11th at Willamette Park

Special Olympics Oregon uses sports training and competition to grow acceptance and inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities. Learn more at: soor.org.

Feeling Is Believing.

The Origins of the Tater Tot

A Tasty Oregon Invention

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

The Tater Tot. It’s hard to resist these crunchy golden-brown potato morsels piled high in a basket, or nestled on a plate accompanying our favorite burger or sandwich. For many of us, “Tater Tot” and “comfort food” go hand-in-hand. It’s ingrained in our culture—at least from a food perspective!

But did you know that these world famous potato nuggets were invented in Oregon, and that they were the creative byproduct of potato scraps originally used as cattle feed? The story of the Tater Tot traces back to two young Mormon entrepreneurs named Nephi and Golden Griggs who came of age during the Great Depression. Originally from Idaho, the Griggs brothers were potato farmers like most of their neighbors. Throughout the Great Depression and World War II, the Griggs survived by growing and selling potatoes, but during the postwar years as Americans increasingly turned to convenience foods—frozen foods in particular—the Nephi brothers were certain that their road to riches lay in servicing this growing demand.

Convinced that the future of produce resided in the frozen food section, the two brothers mortgaged their farms to purchase a flash-freezing plant in Northeastern Oregon for $500,000 (approximately $4.5 million today). As the factory was located on the border between Oregon and Idaho, they chose to name their new company Ore-Ida.

Corn and potatoes were Ore-Ida’s mainstay and the company soon became the largest distributor of sweet corn in the country, but the real profit lay in french fries. French fries, though immensely profitable, posed certain production problems. Nephi (the leader of the two brothers) described their challenge as follows: “We had a problem separating the fries from the slivers and small pieces of

potatoes that occurred when slicing the irregular shaped potatoes.” Instead of wasting the scrap pieces, the brothers had been feeding it to their cattle and other livestock.

Despite the fact that their potato scraps were being utilized as feed for farm animals, Nephi Griggs—always focused on efficiency and profit maximization—was bothered by their inability to derive any revenue from the constant flow of potato byproducts. In a letter to an OreIda colleague, Nephi vented his frustration at not putting to better use “product that has been purchased from the grower, stored for months, gone through the peeling process, gone through the specking lines and trimmed off defects, only to be eliminated into the cattle feed.”

An unexpected visit by a representative from an equipment manufacturing company, however, proved to be serendipitous. Although the company representative was there to demonstrate a prune sorter, Nephi and his plant superintendent envisioned utilizing the equipment in a different manner. Instead of sorting prunes, could the machinery be refashioned to sort irregular potato pieces from french fries? To their delight, it could.

It wasn’t long before the Griggs and their people at Ore-Ida devised a creative use for the supply of potato scraps. By smashing the bits together using new machinery, then blanching, forming the crushed potatoes into nuggets, and cooking them in oil, a completely new product was

created. These potato nuggets could subsequently be frozen, bagged, and distributed. Although the original idea was for the nuggets to be fried, it was soon discovered that baking them produced equally good results. According to Nephi, a man on their research committee who “traveled the markets playing a ukulele and demonstrating our product,” came up with the name. Unfortunately, the man’s name has been lost to history, though his talent for creative alliteration lives on. The name “Tater Tot” is iconic across the world for fun, palate-pleasing, potato goodness.

Nephi remarked in his notes (which are now housed at the J. Willard Marriott

“new product has about a three year

the “Tater Tot” name, purchased additional machinery, and began mass producing their tasty invention. Despite the success of the Tater Tot, the process to create them was a bit of a sticky mess—literally. New equipment had to be fashioned to deal with the starchy potato product. Steel drums the diameter of a human torso rotated continuously filling tot-sized molds with potato. These molded potatoes would then be ejected onto a conveyor belt and sent down a line for seasoning and subsequent freezing.

Ore-Ida’s commitment to the Tater Tot, in spite of production difficulties, proved a gamble worth taking. The Griggs brothers’ promotion of their new product at the 1954 National Potato Convention was a huge hit, garnering interest in Tater Tots throughout the industry. The media was also quick to embrace Tater Tots as a convenient

new food for snacks and meals that was tasty and easy to prepare. So successful was the Tater Tot that Nephi referred to it as their “hero profit item,” and cited it as responsible for making Ore-Ida a household name. By the end of the 1950s, Ore-Ida had captured 25 percent of the domestic frozen potato market. A second plant was opened in 1960, and by 1961 Ore-Ida had gone public.

In 1964, despite generating an annual profit of $31 million, problems within the family necessitated the sale of Ore-Ida. The Griggs sold the company to H.J. Heinz in 1965 for $30 million. The Heinz purchase of Ore-Ida was the company’s first foray into the frozen food market. By the time Heinz merged with Kraft in 2015, the Tater Tot was so common of a product that few people realized the name was still trademarked to Ore-Ida. An advertising campaign was even created to differentiate OreIda tots from the competition. The campaign warned, “Don’t be fooled by Imi-taters,” because Ore-Ida Tater Tots were the “original and only.”

Today, as one of America’s cherished food items, Tater Tots have been incorporated in multitudes of home recipes and even elevated to culinary feature items at certain restaurants. There is no end of possibilities when it comes to something as versatile as the Tater Tot! So, next time you find yourself reaching for a crispy golden Tater Tot, think of the Griggs brothers and the Oregonian ingenuity that transformed cattle feed into a delectable treat enjoyed by millions.

Nephi Grigg was the inventor of the Tater Tot

Wedding Singer

One of my alltime favorite Adam Sandler movies, this is absolutely drenched in ’80s pop culture–movies, cars, fashion, and music. The story follows a talented, funny, and likable wedding singer (Sandler) living in his brother’s basement and who’s terribly in love with the wrong girl. His heart gets broken (of course) and he plunges into a deep pit of despair but refuses to quit working–singing for couples in love–to much expected comedy. Eventually he meets his dream girl (a very cute Drew Barrymore) who’s in love with the wrong guy. Hilarity, flirting, and crossed signals abound, it also stars Alexis Arquette, Christine Taylor, Allen Covert, and more, plus a cameo by Billy Idol. It’s bright and cute and wacky. Rated a strong PG-13 for language and mature content, save this for the older kiddos.

Trolls

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With pure blissful technicolor and heartthumping pop music by Justin Timberlake, the Trolls movie skywrites in bombastic sparkly letters the message of love, joy, happiness, and positivity. A classic Us vs. Them, the meanie ogre Bergens threaten to capture the Trolls once for all–to eat the Trolls one-by-one and finally feel happy. Surely, there’s a better way to find happiness! And through conflict, trial-and-error, and lesson-learning, the Trolls teach the Bergens how to be happy WITHOUT eating others. On a smaller scale, there’s a classic love story: the untrusting hermit, Branch (Justin Timberlake), meets the happy-go-lucky girl-next-door, Princess Poppy (Anna Kendrick). Their relationship very much parallels the Bergens vs. Trolls in their quest to conquer grumpiness and trust. And shocker, they fall in love. There’s singing, dancing, love, good feelings, and colors you’ve never seen before! Rated PG for mild rude humor and the threat of being eaten (I did tell you). Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library, or rental kiosk.

This mindblowingly original sci-fi drama romance came barreling out of the early 2000s with an Academy Award for Best Writing and a slew of other awards. One of Jim Carrey’s earlier dramatic roles, his and Kate Winslet’s characters have a bad breakup and opt to have their relationship erased from memory by an experimental doctor, played by Tom Wilkinson. Also starring Kirsten Dunst and Elijah Wood. It’s surreal, quirky, indie, funny, sad, and far too relatable. As chaotic as it is, it’s utterly human with a heartwarming ending. Rated R for language, drug and mature content

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup white sugar

¼ cup cocoa powder

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter

1 cup milk

2 pints strawberries, sliced

¼ cup white sugar

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch layer pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, mixing until just moistened. Spread batter evenly into the prepared layer pans.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.

4. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine strawberries and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Let mixture stand for 10 minutes.

5. Remove shortcake layers from the pans. Place one layer on a serving plate; cover with 1/2 of the of strawberry mixture and 1/2 of the whipped topping. Place remaining shortcake layer on top, then remaining strawberry mixture and remaining whipped topping. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top.

A Taste of the Northwest

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

most Northwesterners as many patrons have never even heard of Hot Honey. Browny Bee Honey’s is often the first Hot Honey they’ve ever tried!

Consuming raw honey that is locally sourced may also provide additional health benefits for individuals who suffer from seasonal pollen allergies. A person may be able to stave off these seasonal allergies since local honey contains pollen from the same ecosystem. Therefore, pollen that would typically cause symptoms during allergy season would alternately allow the body to build up an immunity against it through ingesting the local raw honey. Come spring, Browny Bee Honey is hoping to add hives at the farm and start producing their own “Sherwood Honey.”

Browny Bee Honey invites you to “enjoy Local Hive, 100% pure, raw and unfiltered honey straight from the hive of the rich and fertile forage lands of the Northwest.” And shares that “the taste of our Northwest Raw honey is just as rich, with an earthy character, mellow sweetness and a variety of floral and berry notes.” Browny Bee Honey’s many varieties of unique raw honeys are produced “right in your own backyard” on a small farm in the Sherwood area. There are so many reasons to enjoy Browny Bee Honey. It’s a healthy food full of nutrients which include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes and bee pollen. It also makes a great natural sweetener that can be easily substituted for sugar in baking, tea and coffee.

What truly sets Browny Bee Honey apart from any other local producer, according to Marketing Director Tyrell Trimble, is the “insane amount of varieties we have to offer.” Partnering with other Oregon farmers to help pollinate their farms, Browny Bee Honey is able to obtain varieties such as Vetch, Meadowfoam, Fireweed, Carrot Flower, and Pumpkin Blossom through this cooperative process. Normally, you wouldn’t find such a large selection of honeys in a typical store; and unless someone is a true honey enthusiast, they probably haven’t encountered many of these varieties. They also produce a line of four different Hot Honeys in assorted flavors and intensities of heat, as well as an array of Hot Sauces. Browny Bee’s Original Hot Honey is their best-selling product and a unique item for

Browny Bee Honey owner, Mike Brown, is a Sherwood resident and has always loved honey. Perhaps this played some role in bringing together the serendipitous events which led to the development of Browny Bee Honey. A close friend of Mike’s, who had been a beekeeper for over 50 years, raised and supported his family by selling raw honey and beeswax candles at the local markets. “He fascinated me,” Mike remarks. “He was always happy, peaceful, and calm.” In June 2021, Mike, whose life was quite the opposite, was ready for a change and decided, “I’m going to sell honey.” He had been helping a local farmer grow the bee population, and as a result, Mike was able to obtain plenty of raw honey for his new enterprise. Furthermore, Sherwood Saturday Market had just lost their “honey guy” and Mike was happy to fill the spot. He bottled up the honey, added the logo he designed, and Browny Bee Honey was off to a buzzing start. Towards the end of 2021, Hot

Honey was added to the line and later picked up by New Seasons. During 2022, Browny Bee Honey expanded into approximately 160 markets.

Committed to giving back to the community, Mike Brown and Browny Bee Honey have generously donated

to local charities, and in particular to Sherwood schools. Sherwood Education Foundation’s February 16, 2023 Sip and Spell Event was gifted honey products and a Traeger Grill for their silent auction. Browny Bee Honey also hosts an ongoing fundraiser for cancer

awareness by selling a special edition of Vetch honey, and donating a portion of the proceeds to support individuals within the community and to further cancer research.

The complete line of Browny Bee Honey’s handcrafted premium raw honeys is available through their online web store and seasonally at the local Farmers’ Market. Look for promotions and featured items such as the 2 ounce samplers of Hot Sauce on sale now! Hoodies and T-shirts with the Browny Bee Honey logo are also sold on their website and at the local Farmers’ Market. Take time to peruse the website for accessory products, recipes, and a wealth of information, including helpful tips such as how to decrystallize honey. Visit the Browny Bee Honey website at brownybeehoney.com to place orders, access more information, or link to Browny Bee Honey Facebook and Instagram pages.

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