Tualatin Community Advantage Magazine August 2023

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant

Donovan Darling, Content Manager

Kaity VanHoose, Social Media Manager

PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

Hilary Berg, Sr. Graphic Designer

Sean Carver, Sr. Graphic Designer

Brittany Jungenberg, Sr. Graphic Designer

Morgan King, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

Kate Astle, Proofreader

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

David Bates Patti Jo Brooks

Tyler Francke Olive Gallagher

Angie Helvey Lucas Holmgren

Robert Matsumura Dennis McNabb

Kelly Romo Ty Walker

Alice Williams Kerry Yu

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Laurel Bice Carly Carpenter

Tyler Francke Angie Helvey

Malaina Kinne Lisa Kuhlman

Kara Langley Tayler Lundquist

Andrew Sambuceto Henry Schifter

Hayley Starkey Brittney Waterman

ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS

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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.

Flawless Foundation

Four easy steps to professional coverage

With an array of products, finishes and coverage, it can be hard to know which foundation formula is best for your skin. Wearing foundation should look like your skin but to a better effect, giving you a second-skin finish that’s good for skin health and looks oh-so natural — even at the fullest coverage. Want to achieve flawless foundation? Follow these four steps.

1. Prime Your Skin. Create your own perfect complexion canvas with a primer. Often skipped, it’s the most important step as it delivers a smooth, uniform surface, filling in fine lines and imperfections, while extending the wearability of your foundation. If your foundation shows a lot of smudging, creasing or disappears altogether, adding a primer to your makeup routine will make a noticeable difference!

A little primer can go a long way. Most formulas, like my favorite, GLO Face Primer, or the new GLO Oil-Free Tinted Primer SPF 30 can be applied with a liquid foundation brush or with the fingers in small sections. But note, if you get breakouts, opt for a synthetic brush for application.

Pro Tip! Use primers with dimethicone — a silicone-based polymer that has a silky texture, plus antioxidants and hydrators. This conditions and protects the skin against water loss or freeradical damage, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines.

2. Choose and Apply Your Foundation. Whether powder, liquid or cream, full to sheer coverage, your formula with a true color match can be found at Divine Complexions.

Applying foundation flawlessly is greatly influenced by your brush. Make sure you have a great foundation brush in your kit, like the Angled Complexion Brush or Dual Foundation Brush. Whether you’re using a powder or liquid, the brush’s bristles and shape are designed to apply that texture seamlessly. A good rule of thumb: The looser the bristles feel, the looser the texture/coverage will be. To apply a liquid or cream foundation, you’ll be looking for tightly packed brush or even a blending sponge.

Pro Tip! Excellent lighting wherever you’re applying your foundation will help you blend and buff out the product evenly, without leaving patches or the dreaded jawline streak.

3. Add Concealer. After applying foundation, you’ll likely find the coverage is already hiding any unwanted blemishes, redness or hyperpigmentation, but you may need a boost to correct and camouflage, especially for sheer textures or under the eye.

Pro Tip! Remember, less is more, and if you add the concealer after the foundation, you’ll need a lot less product for a more natural look! Concealers aren’t just about covering up; concealer can also be used to highlight certain areas.

4. Set the Complexion. Another skipped step in our timepressed lives is setting your look with a mineral setting powder or a hydrating mist. It makes a difference! Using a setting product means your foundation will stay in place all day and the coverage won’t fade so fast. Designed for weightless coverage and shine reduction, these products take makeup from finished to flawless!

My favorite for dry to combo skin is Glo Skin Beauty Luminous Setting Powder; for oily skin, Glo Skin Beauty Perfecting Powder. Need help finding your perfect foundation or have further questions about products? Find me and my team of makeup professionals at Divine Complexions.

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Paving to Perfection

Portland’s premier paving company since 1984

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

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

By Dennis McNabb, Staff Writer

Photos by Andrew Sambuceto

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.”

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.”

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.

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.

Bloomin’ Good Time

August and September is Dahlia Festival

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

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

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

By Hilary Berg, Staff Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.”

Library of Congress, loc.org

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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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOVIES? NW MOVIE TRIVIA

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10.) Answer: Brownsville

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

9.) Answer: Delta Tau Chi.

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

8.) Answer: Jesse

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

7.) Answer: Steven Spielberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3) Answer: “Pig” (2021)

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

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

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

1) Answer: “Kindergarten Cop” (1990)

Open Your World

Broaden your horizon by hosting a foreign exchange student

coordinators offer a wealth of information, advice, and resources to help families choose the right student and provide ongoing guidance throughout the duration of the exchange.

EF ensures that host families are well-prepared and supported during this immersive experience. They also offer 24/7 emergency support in case any issues arise while hosting an exchange student. With such comprehensive care and attention, it’s no wonder why so many people have chosen EF as their preferred provider of high school foreign exchanges.

By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer

Education First High School Exchange Year (EF HSEY) aims to bring together different cultures and create international relationships. This program provides a life-changing opportunity for both host families and exchange students where they can learn about each other’s cultures and develop relationships that will last a lifetime. The program allows the exchange students to create life-long connections and go back to their countries to share their experiences in America.

Education First (EF) has provided exchange programs to students and families worldwide for over forty years. Established in 1979, EF has grown into the largest international student exchange organization in the US, with offices in more than fifty countries and territories worldwide. Their mission is to provide transformative educational experiences to expand global awareness, create cross-cultural connections, and develop language skills that open minds to new perspectives. Through their exchange program, they have impacted hundreds of thousands of lives by connecting students from all walks of life with host families who share their enthusiasm for learning about other cultures.

EF understands that hosting a student for the first time can be daunting, so they provide extensive support for host families through every step of the process. International and regional

Families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student through Education First must meet specific requirements. Host families must provide the student with a safe and supportive home environment and introduce them to their local community and culture. They should also have enough space in their home for an additional family member, access to reliable transportation, good communication skills, and experience dealing with teenagers or young adults. EF also recommends that host families are financially stable enough to cover the cost of food and other necessary expenses associated with having an exchange student live in their home. The students will be fully insured and bring spending money to cover their entertainment and other needs. Lastly, all members of the host family should demonstrate respect for different cultures and lifestyles to provide a positive experience for both themselves and the exchange student.

Exchange students bring their culture to life for host families by preparing traditional dishes, sharing customs from their home countries, and volunteering in the local community.

Many of our students engage in community volunteer work where they contribute positively to the community while also learning more about it. These activities help create a bridge between two worlds and make hosting an exchange student so much richer!

Hosting a foreign exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both for the student and the host family. Not only will it give you, your family, and your community the opportunity to broaden your horizons and expand your cultural understanding, but you will also develop a lifelong connection with someone from another country. You can host for five months or the entire school year. Taking on this adventure is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime — so why not take the leap?

For more details, visit efexchangeyear.org/iec/heather-conner.

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