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TASTE OF THE TOWN

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s social beings, many of us look for favorite haunts. Places where we feel comfortable, where we can congregate with friends and like-minded individuals, in a friendly atmosphere. As children, that place might be school, a particular friend’s house, or a park. As adults, we tend to find restaurants or local watering holes. For those living in or around the West Linn area, you may already be familiar with Linn City Pub (LCP). Perhaps it’s already your local haunt of choice. If not, then you owe it to yourself to stop by and give them a chance!

Current owners Jack Packard and Hank Jarboe, along with their amazing staff (many who have been there for 10+ years!) are the not-so-secret ingredient that elevates this place above the competition.

Jack is a fixture of LCP, having worked as a bartender and manager for several years before purchasing it with Hank in 2015. 7 years and a pandemic later, the whole team is working harder than ever to deliver on their initial promise: to provide the best food and service in the industry.

Eating at LCP is experiencing a taste of Americana: high-quality, delicious comfort food at its finest. They pride themselves on their consistency of both service and quality, and while their menu lists common pub fare, there is nothing common about their elevated dishes. Their number one seller, and the

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meal that literally brings people in from all over the state, is their Alaskan Halibut Fish & Chips: tender pieces of Alaskan Halibut dipped in batter and fried to golden perfection, served with house-made coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, and pub fries. Jack stated with genuine humility that you may find better fish & chips at the coast, but his regulars claim otherwise!

Other popular menu items are their gourmet burgers served with ½ lb 100% USDA fresh Ground Chuck patties, with a favorite being their Robin’s Nest Mushroom & Swiss, which comes with sautéed mushrooms, savory melted Swiss cheese and all the fixin’s. Their delicious Pub Sandwiches are always a sure bet with favorites like their Crispy Chicken Club (crispy chicken tenderloins, hickory smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese), and their Prime Rib French Dip (home-cooked Prime Rib, melted Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, and au jus). Dinner entrées like their

Grilled Alaskan Halibut (coated in light parmesan breadcrumbs), and their Home Style Pot Roast (slow roasted beef with mashed potatoes topped with a rich gravy) always satisfy. On the lighter side, they have a fantastic selection of salads with the most popular one being their Linn City Caesar (topped with Blackened Salmon).

They literally have something for everyone to enjoy! Looking for a new

breakfast spot? LCP serves incredible breakfast 7 days a week, enticing us out of bed with hearty 3 egg omelets.

Their Denver and Veggie omelets are extremely popular as well as their Signature Cinnamon Roll French Toast!

All of their bread comes fresh and delicious from the Portland French Bakery. They have beer and wine (sourced locally whenever possible), and a full bar with enough signature drinks to make your head spin.

Locally owned and operated by a staff heavily invested in their business and in the community which they live in and serve, Linn City Pub is truly the best home away from home.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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enai Construction glistens like a crown jewel among West Linn’s community of contractors.

This gem of a construction company is a “premier provider for all your home’s exterior needs.” Licensed, bonded, and insured, Kenai Construction provides expert Customer Service, Quality Materials, and Workmanship Warranties on all projects.

Bryan Schmunk, General Contractor and Owner of Kenai Construction LLC, operates his business within West Linn’s regional community. He offers personalized service to his West Linn neighbors, and makes it a point to get to know each customer a little before taking on a project with them. To accomplish this, Bryan sets aside one-hour blocks of time for a Free Consultation so he can build rapport and thoroughly understand the client’s needs.

Consultations can be scheduled by phone, or directly on Kenai Construction’s website (which provides a complete calendar of dates and times available).

and “personable.” He’s easy-going, friendly, and approachable, but don’t be fooled—he knows his stuff! When it comes down to it, Bryan’s been in the contracting business for over 20 years, and has done everything from individual sales to running an entire sales department for a large company. Before making his home in West Linn 3 years ago, he’d lived and worked 10 years in the Portland Metro area. In addition, he’s partnered with over 125 realtors who have sought his professionalism and expertise to deliver top-quality results. This set of circumstances provided Bryan with a solid clientele to build up Kenai Construction. He continues to check back periodically with the “new” home owners to see if any upcoming improvements have made it to the top of their list.

Kenai Construction, with Bryan at the helm, is dedicated to establishing a comfortable, trusting relationship with the client—an important component to ensure a successful outcome for both client and contractor, particularly with large jobs involving considerable time and resources. Open When you talk to Bryan, you’ll experience a business communication from a customer is encouraged throughout owner with a unique blend of the “professional” the duration of a project. Any concerns or input they have can be addressed along the way. “My business is about people more My name is Bryan and I’m the owner here at Kenai than anything,” Bryan states. He goes on Construction LLC. With over twenty years in the to explain that his “primary focus and motivation is to help people—with money construction industry, from additions, full remodels being a by-product of the service.” This to new builds, you can be sure the project will be comprises the driving force behind Kenai done right. To schedule an appointment online visit Construction’s commitment to “actually www.kenaiconstruction.com/services service” the customer.

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Coming from a small town “where your name carries weight,” Bryan has built a reputation for Kenai Construction of honesty, ethics, and trust.

Kenai Constructions specializes in Roofs and Siding.

From full roof replacements, to gutter installations, and anything in between, they’ll take care of all your roofing needs. A certified Jamie Hardie siding installer, Kenai Construction handles a variety of siding options to meet a client’s design and budget specifications. Their Warranty programs often exceed Oregon state law requirements.

Kenai Construction’s Roofing Workmanship Warranty, for instance, is backed by a Lifetime Warranty. Referring to his business from a personal perspective, Bryan states, “I’m certified in everything I do – anything I touch, I warranty it. That’s where my good name comes from.”

Customer service, customer satisfaction, and follow up play a huge role in Kenai Construction’s business. Once you’ve established a relationship with Bryan, you’ve

become a friend and neighbor for life. He’s always looking out for the customer’s needs, will make a thorough assessment of any problems, and answer any questions without pressure. “I’m your contractor, that’s what I want to be,” he professes, and adds light-heartedly that he “knows the ins and outs of a house like a surgeon.”

Operating in that theater, he’s known to draw upon his expertise to confidently refer a fellow contractor for any job (fence work, for instance) that falls outside the scope of his business—that includes interior work too!

If you’re looking for a friend who knows home construction from the “outside in,” from roofing to siding, gutters to windows, doors and paint jobs too—you’ll get the best products, services, and workmanship available from Kenai Construction— guaranteed. Hire with confidence, as you can be sure the project will be done right!

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By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer tarted in 2001, CompRite has served the Portland Metro area for 20 years! Eric Varivoda, franchise owner of CompRite West Linn, and his talented team at CompRite, take great pride in their work. What sets them apart is that they are a locally-owned small business, made up of honest individuals who do good work, and their business is incredibly well-rated online. They’re more accommodating than their competitors, offering borrowable devices for lengthy repairs, including phones and laptops.

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Some of the repair services they offer include: smartphone, computer and laptop, tablet, replacement screens and devices, batteries, hardware, and micro-soldering. But I.T. isn’t just repairs with CompRite. They also sell the devices themselves, including computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. But that’s not all! They also do home visits for repairs and device set up, as well as I.T. assistance via phone and face-to-face. Run a small business yourself? You’re in luck, because they partner with a sister company to provide business server and I.T. services as well.

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RIVER ROAD GARAGE

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the box to find a solution, or spend a little extra time if needed. Lance shares that he’s a “visual and verbal communicator who likes to explain face-to-face, or over the phone.” He routinely follows up with clients who have had major mechanical repairs to confirm that all work and parts are in perfect order and performing as expected.

Lance Lewallen, owner and operator of River Road Garage, is proud to have a team of highly qualified technicians who are led by an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) master tech—the highest level of certification available in the industry. “You get clear and precise information on the approach to your repairs or the needs of your vehicle,” says Lance. If other services are advised, rest assured, Lance’s sole motive is safety. He will never use scare tactics or try to “force-feed” repairs that aren’t necessary. His goal is to educate, inform, and above all— to be safe.

Lance has been at the River Road location since January of 2018 and active in the industry for 30 years. He was born and raised in Oregon City, and as a teenager liked to race cars. He participated in the Automotive Program at Oregon City High School, and at Clackamas Community College he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Automotives.

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Community involvement plays a role in Lance’s efforts to give the best possible care to the citizens of Milwaukie and the surrounding area. He’s active in Scouts and also provides service work within the local neighborhoods. He wants it known that River Road Garage is as much as a partner in the community as it is an automotive repair and service shop.

Lance Lewallen’s River Road Garage is a friendly, approachable company with a family feel that believes in “just taking care of people in the right way.” Remember, Lance quips, referring to the mechanical realm, “If a human made it, we can fix it!

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Zootopia (2016) - PG

Not an Easter movie, but it’s about a rabbit, so close enough.

From elephants to mice, the metropolis of Zootopia is a melting pot where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first bunny on the Zootopia Police, she realizes how hard it is to bring order to a city of such chaos, especially when you feel so small. Determined to prove herself, Judy leaps at the chance to solve a mysterious case. She’s forced to work with a wily and sneaky fox, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who makes her job impossible. But eventually the two discover, as a small bunny who was once bullied, and a fox who was treated as a thief before he even knew the word, they have more in common than they think!

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This 1971 stop motion animated TV special was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and was based on the 1957 novel The Easter Bunny That Overslept. In this fun and lighthearted flick, Peter Cottontail is a young Easter Bunny who lives in April Valley where all the other Easter bunnies live and work, making Easter candy, sewing bonnets, and decorating and delivering Easter eggs. Colonel Wellington B. Bunny is retiring as Chief Easter Bunny, and Peter and an evil bunny named January Q. Irontail are both vying for the job. But Irontail, voiced by Vincent Price!, of course wants to ruin Easter!

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Easter Parade (1948) - G

An Oscarwinning smash musical from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Easter Parade stars Judy Garland and Fred Astaire in this perfect film of nostalgia and escapism. When released it grossed six million dollars, and although six million sounds petty these days, the average movie ticket was 37 cents in 1948! When a Broadway star and a chorus girl fall in love, it culminates with a proposal that happens during the Easter Parade. After his first dance partner leaves, Don (Astaire) chooses a young and naive chorus girl, Hannah (Garland) as his protege. But it turns out she’s incredibly klutzy and confuses her left from her right. Funny, cute, and magically musical, Easter Parade holds up at 74 years old!

Willy Wonka (1971) - G

Probably Gene Wilder’s best movie, and not an Easter movie, but the definitive movie about candy! Willy Wonka, after years of seclusion, hides a handful of golden tickets in random chocolate bars around the world, and if found, children will be given a tour of the famed chocolate factory. Of course, Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe are the only good people in a crowd of selfish brats and classless parents, as the group gets smaller by one after each tour stop and its ensuing lesson and misadventure. Weird, fun, and pure classic cinema.

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Easter is about rebirth, renewal, and fertility. This is evident in symbols like the Easter bunny and Easter eggs, which eventually led to chocolate eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and the second best-selling candy holiday in America! Let’s take a quick look at how Easter has changed over the years.

Easter Bunny

According to legend, the Easter bunny first came to 1700s America with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and brought along their tradition of an egg-laying rabbit called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Children made outdoor nests so this curious creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the tradition spread across the country, and the fabled hare’s Easter morning goodies would eventually include chocolate, candy, and gifts, while colorful baskets would replace the nests. Much like milk and cookies left out for Santa, children would often leave out carrots in case the Easter bunny got hungry from all his hopping!

Easter Eggs

From a Christian perspective, eggs were handed out during Easter service in early Orthodox churches, with the hard shell representing the sealed tomb and the cracking of the egg representing the resurrection. One explanation is that eggs used to be forbidden during Lent, so Christians would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration. The origin of dyeing Easter eggs is less clear, beginning anywhere from 13th century Europe or all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia. It’s rumored the early Christians of Mesopotamia dyed eggs using red to represent the blood shed on the cross. Later, missionaries may have painted biblical scenes on eggs and used them to explain the story of Easter to children.

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Easter Candy

Fast forward to the 19th century, when European chocolatiers began making chocolate eggs to celebrate Easter.

Nowadays, Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America after Halloween. The largest Easter egg ever made was over 25 feet high and weighed over 8,000 pounds, made from chocolate and marshmallow, and supported by an internal steel frame. Another egg-shaped candy is the jelly bean, first popular for Easter back in the 1930s. Over 16 billion jelly beans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter. Over the last decade, the marshmallow Peep has been the best-selling non-chocolate Easter candy. Created in the 1950s, the original Peeps were handmade, yellow marshmallow chicks, and other flavors and shapes were introduced later, including chocolate mousse bunnies! info from history.com

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SINCE 1976

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C E L E B R AT I N G 32 YEARS I N B U S I N E S S - est. 1990 -

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BATHROOMS KITCHENS BEDROOMS FLOORS DINING ROOMS LIVING ROOMS ... AND MORE! West Linn Community Advantage Magazine 23

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West Linn Community Advantage Magazine 25

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

DONE RIGHT INDUSTRIES Written By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

M

ike Ischer, owner and general manager of Done Right Industries Landscaping and Construction, is the one and only guy you need to know for all things landscaping. In this day and age where contractors are as plentiful as coffee houses, it can be nearly impossible to discern the geniuses from the hacks, the reliable from the flakes. Luckily, we have a tried and true option in rack up the prices, and no fudging of the numbers. He’s Done Right Industries. straight up and transparent.

So, what sets Mike apart from the others? First of all, he Mike’s business model is as simple as a childhood mantra: has been in this business for 21 years, and there’s nothing he treats his customers the way he wants to be treated. this guy hasn’t seen or done. He’s a true professional in Remember the Golden Rule? He respects your time and the industry, and a master of his craft. is always prompt. He involves you in every step of the Secondly, he’s a huge outdoorsman who spends the majority of his free time outside enjoying our beautiful state and being inspired by nature. His appreciation for the beauty of the local environment finds its way into all of his work, resulting in designs that are authentic and unique to the Pacific Northwest. Every design is carefully considered for both it’s functionality and its aesthetic value, with an eye towards creating a symbiotic relationship between your landscaped spaces and their natural surroundings.

process, from the initial estimate through to completion of the project. He writes complete and honest estimates.

There are never any guarantees in this business. When you start digging in the yard, you never know what you’re going to find, but Mike prides himself on always providing the most accurate estimate that he possibly can given the known variables. He is highly budget conscious and understands how frustrating it can be to have additional unexpected costs.

Mike admits that his estimates may be slightly higher Third, and perhaps most importantly, Mike is an incredibly than some other companies out there, but that’s due to kind, honest, and good-natured guy. He started this having all the variables factored in so you don’t get a business 11 years ago with the express purpose of being nasty surprise mid-way through the project. A lower the exact opposite of the stereotypical contractor. That estimate may sound nice, but it can be a real gamble. means no wheeling and dealing to draw things out and Not only are you risking the potential for a lot of additional charges once the project starts, but you generally get what you pay for, and Mike warranties everything he does.

Done Right Industries excels at designing and building innovative, creative and sustainable landscapes throughout the entire Portlandmetro area. They work with you to design and build the perfect landscape features for your home. For more information, give Mike a call at 503-616-2614 or check out the website at www.donerightindustriespdx.com. ◾ 26 To Advertise With Us, Call 503.825.2111

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West Linn Community Advantage Magazine 27

HISTORY

By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer

or the multitude of travelers crossing the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington, Jantzen Beach is simply a vast spread of shopping centers, restaurants, and hotels clustered on Hayden Island as you zoom past. Many will have a vague notion of the area being associated with the Jantzen brand of swimwear, but with each passing year the memories of the iconic Jantzen Beach Amusement Park dwindle into obscurity. Back in the day, hailed as the “Coney Island of the West,” Hayden Island was once home to the largest amusement park in the nation—a massive park encompassing 123 acres that was patronized by over 30 million people during its 42 years of operation.

It all began in 1927 when William A. Logus and Leo F. Smith purchased forty acres on Hayden Island from the Portland Electric Power Company.

Shortly thereafter, Logus and Smith launched the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, named after Carl Jantzen of swimwear fame; along with a number of Jantzen executives and several prominent members of the community, Carl 28 To Advertise With Us, Call 503.825.2111

Jantzen underwrote the entire $500,000 project.

Jantzen and his fellow investors envisioned the park as a showcase to promote swimming as a public activity, which later included the company’s sponsorship of national “Learn to Swim” weeks throughout the 1940s and ‘50s. With swimming as a primary focus of the park, four gigantic swimming pools were constructed as well as a natatorium (an indoor swimming facility).

The Jantzen Beach Amusement Park officially opened on May 26, 1928. In addition to the swimming pools, the park also featured a number of popular rides including the Big Dipper Roller Coaster and a custom-made carousel.

Constructed by C.W. Parker, the “American Amusement King,” the carousel was hand-crafted in 1921 and first operated at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. After surviving a fire, the carousel was later shipped to Portland where it became a highlight attraction at Jantzen Beach. Of the various rides created by Parker, only the carousel survives

today. It resides in the custodianship of Restore Oregon, an organization with plans to reassemble and install the carousel in a permanent new home that will “serve as a new attraction for our region.” On a spooky note, the carousel was for years the source of ghost stories. A number of youngsters, as well as maintenance workers, claimed to have witnessed ghostly children on or about the ride.

The Big Dipper Roller Coaster, designed by Carl Phare, took center stage as the featured attraction of the park.

The “Dipper,” a gigantic amusement construction, boasted to be the largest roller coaster west of Chicago, traveling 3800 feet per minute with 14 dips, 5 of them in excess of 35 feet, and the steepest dip which plunged riders 70 feet straight down. For the more faint of heart, the park offered a Kiddy Dipper roller coaster, and included arcade games and picnic grounds.

One of the biggest draws of the park was the Golden Canopy Ballroom, which became Portland’s premier dancehall during the 1930s and ‘40s.

In 1942, Clara Shepard of the Spectator newspaper wrote: “If a young man about town says dancin’ to a girl, he might as well say Jantzen Beach at the same time…for they are synonymous as far as she is concerned. The Golden Canopy Ballroom features the sweetest swing in the country every night of the park’s season, with a parade of big name dance bands moving across its board…” Shepard’s description was no exaggeration. World famous musicians such as Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong performed at Jantzen Beach to the delight of thousands who flocked to the park for unforgettable nights of top shelf entertainment.

By the late 1940s, however, Jantzen Beach was in decline.

Vanport, a town created during World War II to house workers at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland and Vancouver (hence the name Vanport), was located at today’s Delta Park area and provided one of Jantzen Beach’s primary revenue sources. As the second largest city in Oregon at the time (by population), the residents of Vanport frequented Jantzen Beach for its wide variety of entertainment right in their own “backyard.” After the Vanport Flood of 1948, which effectively destroyed the majority of the town, and the

decline in population after the war, this important revenue stream dried up for the once thriving park.

Changes in the society at large also contributed to the decline of Jantzen Beach. While television rose to prominence as America’s go-to entertainment, people frequently opted to stay home rather than venture out during their leisure time.

When they did venture out, the boundless freedom of the automobile—now a staple of American society—offered endless opportunities for recreational activities. The allure of the traditional amusement park had lost its luster.

In 1960, a fire broke out in the Tunnel of Love, resulting in its destruction as well as that of the Fun House and the Dutch Mill. In the face of incidents and declining attendance, the Jantzen Beach Amusement Park closed its doors after Labor Day weekend in 1970. Following the closure of the amusement park, Jantzen Beach Center, a large shopping complex, eventually arose, and for some years housed the historic C.W. Parker carousel, which may operate again one day should Restore Oregon succeed in constructing a new home for it. The pumping system for the swimming pools of the old amusement park are still in use today, providing drinking water for residents of the Hayden Island area. And wooden remnants of the Big Dipper Roller Coaster live on at Ken’s Artisan Pizza on S.E. 28th St. in Portland, where they have been repurposed as tables, as well as the bar itself.

So the next time you’re caught in traffic on I-5 near Jantzen Beach, allow yourself to daydream a little about the “Coney Island of the West,” that famous amusement park on the Columbia from days gone by that brought joy to millions, and memories to last a lifetime, for those fortunate enough to share in the experience.

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For All Your Flag, Flagpole, Banner & Kite Needs!

Elmer’s Flag & Banner was started by Elmer Reider in 1963. A former car salesman, Elmer learned about a new kind of business when his car lot was visited by a man whose trade was decorating dealerships with flags, signs and colorful banners.

“The story goes that there was a guy who was coming around doing decorations for the car lot,” explains Dave Anchel, president of Elmer’s. “Elmer asked him if he was making any money and the guy said, ‘Better than you!’”

Elmer believed it, so he left auto sales for the car lot decorating business. The store prospered, thanks to his talent for spotting niche business opportunities, like flags and banners, and his commitment to building customer loyalty with quality products and honest service. Today, Elmer’s is Portland’s largest flag, banner and kite store, with 4,000 square feet of products, everything from weathervanes to windsocks.

Anchel grew up in rural northeast Pennsylvania, where he spent 22 years in the family business, learning how to run a successful small company. In their search for a business to purchase, Anchel and his wife visited Portland and fell in love. “We came to Portland, had some really good chocolate and said to each other, ‘We could live here,’” he recalls.

Variety is the spice of life and it’s also what you’ll find at Elmer’s.

Anchel estimates the store offers some 8,000 different products, about 1,200 of which are available online. Elmer’s also makes

its own custom flags and banners, by hand and in-house. They make both high-quality, digitally designed flags and banners, and are one of the only companies in the United States that still does appliqué - the time-honored tradition of sewing one piece of fabric onto another - just like Betsy Ross.

“We make those by hand, upstairs in our sewing shop, and they look gorgeous,” Anchel explains. “It’s for when people want an heirloom quality flag, like of their family crest, or when a high school wins a championship and wants to hoist a banner to their gymnasium ceiling.”

Elmer’s also manufactures, sells, installs and services custom poles, including two of the tallest in the state of Oregon, measuring 120 feet. “They’re monsters,” Anchel says with a laugh.

Elmer’s selection of kites, flags, banners, weather vanes, wind spinners and other wind toys will amaze you. Looking to spruce up your home’s exterior? Stop into the retail store at 1332 NE Broadway in Portland, Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Or visit their website, elmersflag.com anytime.

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