This beautiful townhouse is just what you’re waiting for, with a tranquil covered porch overlooking the park. You enter into the comfortable living area before moving into the kitchen/ dining rooms. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a huge walk-in pantry. Dual living greets you upstairs with a large loft separating the bedrooms. Master suite offers privacy as well as walk-in closet and shower, double sinks, and a soaking tub. Beautiful shaded views of the park from your front patio, as well as pool and gym amenities through the HOA. Located in the heart of Villebois, this beauty won’t last long!
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How many times have I said wear your SPF everyday, no matter if it’s winter and raining or sunny, or you stay indoors all day. When you couple wearing SPF with vitamin C, it boosts skin protection levels further. By wearing an SPF daily, you are protecting skin from the damaging sun’s UV rays, and when you add in a vitamin C serum, you’re doubling down on multiple skin-protecting and preventative benefits.
We can’t prevent aging all together, but we can protect from environmental damage that accelerates those signs of aging. What do I mean exactly? Do you drive a black or white car? It’s easy to tell how dirty it gets and fast isn’t it? Pollutants and free
radicals are not visible to the eye but float around in the air and land on our skin — like my dirty car example. These free radicals accelerate skin aging, cause cellular damage and, in worst cases, cause skin cancers.
Once they land on the skin, they actually “steal” electrons from nearby atoms in healthy cells setting off a cycle of freeradical creation, which results in the destruction of healthy cells. This destruction looks like redness, dark spots, inflammation, fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness and elasticity. This is also know as photo-aging.
What does vitamin C do and how to use it?
I suggest applying a vitamin-C serum like Epionce Intense Defense Serum, Glo C-Shield Anti-Pollution Drops or Glo C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint SPF before your moisturizer and before your spf. Studies have shown that SPF only blocks 55% of free radicals produced by sun exposure. By adding vitamin C, it statistically reduces free-radical damage and neutralizes free radicals before they can cause damage. Using SPF or vitamin C alone will not give you full protection, but together they increase your skin’s ability to protect itself and age how it was intended to — not faster!
Believe it or not, everyone can be an artist when it comes to pumpkin carving, but it is harder than it looks. Follow the following eleven tips, and your gourds will look and smell good the entire trick-or-treating season. Get carving!
Start with the right pumpkin. Choose one that’s fresh, with a sturdy stem, no bruises, and a flat bottom so it won’t roll while you carve.
Cut from the bottom, not the top. Cutting your “lid” from the bottom of the pumpkin helps prevent the sides from caving in later.
If you carve from the top, cut lid on an angle. This way it won’t drop inside the pumpkin when you replace it, like it would with a straight up-and-down cut. A boning knife should work well for this.
Scoop out all the pulp (and then some). You can buy a special “claw” for pumpkin gutting, but an ice cream scoop will do just fine. Thin the inner wall of the “face” area to 1¼-inch thick, so it will be easier to pierce the shell.
Sketch your design to size on paper first. Tape it to the front of your pumpkin. Using a fork or pencil, poke holes along the lines you want to carve.
Try holding the pumpkin in your lap.
It’s easier to create features when the face is gazing up at you. It is suggested to use a serrated kitchen knife or an X-Acto knife.
Start by making simple rough cuts.
If you get the big pieces of pumpkin out of the way first, you can go back and clean up the edges of your design later.
Use your scraps creatively. Make a tongue, pipe, or hair accessories out of discarded pieces of pumpkin shell, for example.
Keep your pumpkin fresh.
Spread petroleum jelly on the cut edges to seal in moisture. If your pumpkin still shrivels a few days later, revive it with a facedown soak in cold water for up to eight hours.
Create a chimney.
First, leave the lid on for a few minutes while the candle burns. Cut a small hole where the pumpkin has blackened up top. Or, save yourself the stress and opt for a battery-operated votive. Sprinkle cinnamon inside.
That way, when you light the candle, your jack-o’-lantern will smell like a pumpkin pie. Yum.
Thursday, October 12
6-7:30pm
Oak Room
Why do so few children in the U S walk to school, and what we can do to change that? A SMART Transit
representative will lead a discussion after the onehour film.
Coco (PG)
Saturday, October 14 3:30-5:30pm Oak Room
The DEI Committee and Wilsonville Library invite the community to a family movie matinee to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy a free movie and light refreshments.
Movie Description: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his greatgreat-grandfather, a legendary singer.
Thursday, October 19 1-2pm
Join us on a walk from the library to the deepest recesses of Memorial Park. We'll talk about books and what we have been reading. Meet in the library lobby at 1pm, and then we will walk over to (and through) Memorial Park. Meets rain or shine.
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Let’s get you covered!” says Kris Sallee, Licensed Agent and Sales Leader with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. Whether you’re looking for individual, Medicare, small business, life or supplemental plans, Kris will take a comprehensive approach to your health coverage needs — at no cost to you. “I’m not just an enroller,” Kris says, “but an advisor to help consumers through transitions in life that affect their health coverage.”
Over the last year, Kris has witnessed the growing need for qualified health insurance agents across the states. “There’s such a great need out there,” she says. Taking up the mantle,
she is busy building her own team of highly qualified, licensed agents who will be assisting with under-65 health plans, as well as Medicare, life insurance and more. Kris is licensed to recruit anywhere in the U.S., but initially, she and her team will be working throughout Oregon and Washington. Clients will be able to participate in virtual meetings through Zoom or attend face-to-face meetings within the regional area.
Heading into fall’s open enrollment, Kris and her team of HealthMarkets agents promise to “show you plans that fit your needs and your budget.” Their clients receive full explanations of the health coverage as well as how the policy works. Kris recognizes how many consumers feel they can handle their own enrollment, but they often become overwhelmed by the process. Your HealthMarkets agents will complete the enrollment process for you and are available throughout the year for any questions or needs that may arise.
For verification on open enrollment dates, please call 503263-8200 or email ksallee@healthmarkets.com.
Moreover, in today’s post-Covid climate, some are expressing concerns about their status or possibly losing Oregon Health Plan altogether due to redetermination of income. If you’re not sure where to turn, as a certified Oregon Health Plan enroller, Kris is here to assist you. Schedule time to review your options and make an informed decision for your 2024 coverage. Call ahead or visit calendly.com/ksallee — click on the service you need.
Kris grew up in Aurora, and though originally from California, she thinks of herself as an Oregonian — she even worked at Columbia Helicopters for a time. Over the years, she’s maintained a connection with California, where she first worked in the health field. In 2011, Kris returned to Oregon to care for her mother and was hit with some of the many challenges faced by caregivers, particularly how health insurance can affect access to care. With her background in health and recent caregiving experience, Kris decided to become a licensed agent with HealthMarkets Insurance, a national company and one of the largest providers of health insurance in the country.
Kris is active in the local community and contributes both professionally and personally. She is a member
of the HealthMarkets Chairman’s Club, achieving gold level for 2023, which recognizes premier agents who demonstrate a commitment to building their client base while providing a level of service that helps ensure a high degree of client satisfaction for years to come. She is a member of Canby Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Aurora Pythian Lodge, Hope Village
Foundation Board, president and founding member of the nonprofit Aurora Emergency Preparedness and is with the BNI networking group of Oregon City.
If you are thinking about a career as a HealthMarkets Insurance Agent, you can email Kris directly. She is available to anyone interested in exploring this opportunity.
Kris Sallee/HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is located at 1433 S.E. First Avenue, Suite103 in Canby. Call the office at 503-263-8200 or email ksallee@ healthmarkets.com. For additional information visit www.healthmarkets. com/local-health-insurance-agent/ksallee or facebook.com/HealthMarkets.Kris. Sallee. Kris Sallee is licensed in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.
“I’m not just an enroller but an advisor to help consumers through transitions in life that affect their health coverage.”
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By Krysta M. Nelson, Contributing Writer
Ah, autumn, what a wonderful time of year! A time to break out all my favorite sweaters just as the leaves turn into vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red, and, best of all, the arrival of Halloween, my favorite holiday. I have so many fond memories over the years, eating candy all night and wearing costumes to school.
I should mention, my nickname as a kid was “Little Miss Mess Maker,” which means my favorite Halloween activity has always been carving pumpkins, even recreating a horror movie with the guts of a gourd one time. It was epic — the mess, not the movie.
Now, most people carve pumpkins never realizing the myth behind the mess, but my brain likes to know things, so I scooped up the history and discovered “The Legend of Stingy Jack.”
Long ago, in a small Ireland town, a drunkard named Stingy Jack earned his moniker after pinning his bar tab on the Devil himself. Apparently, Jake caused a bit of trouble for his neighbors, so Satan had come for his soul. Now, Jack may have been known for being a drunk — scuttered and bollocksed — but he was also a clever lad, convincing the Devil to take him to his favorite pub as a final request. When the bill came ’round, Jack convinced the demon to turn into a coin, so Jack could pay for his drinks.
However, instead of paying up, Jack dropped the coin into his pocket, alongside a crucifix, trapping the fiery foe. The Devil begged Stingy Jack to release him, and so he did, but only on the condition the Devil would not come for him for another year, and should Jack die, Satan could not claim his soul.
True to his word, the Devil didn’t return for a whole year. When he finally reappeared, Jack convinced Satan to climb a tree to grab a piece of fruit for the journey to Hell. Once the Devil reached the top, Jack carved a cross into the bark of the trunk, trapping the Devil among the branches. Again, Satan begged Jack to free him, but this time, Jack made him promise another 10 years. Of course, the Devil agreed to his terms and was freed.
Upon his death, Jack was denied heaven because of his obvious sins. And because of his trickery and scheming, Satan wouldn’t allow him into Hell either. Instead, the Devil gave Jack a lump of burning
coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved turnip and has been roaming the earth ever since as “Jack of the Lantern,” or Jack-o’-lantern nowadays.
What a guy, am I right? Because of this legend people in Ireland and Scotland started carving scary faces into turnips and potatoes.
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville is joining forces with Ordinance Taphouse in Wilsonville to host a World Polio Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Taphouse. Enjoy a beer and some snacks, meet people who are serving the community, perhaps win a door prize and support End Polio Now. Ordinance will make a donation for each beer sold all day long. Thanks to our friends at Ordinance!
You may have heard that earlier in the summer, we raised additional money for End Polio Now at the Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts. So why do we do this? Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. Poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in hours. It can strike people of any age but mainly affects children under five. Polio can be prevented by vaccines, but it is not curable. Unlike most diseases, polio can be eradicated.
For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating children on a massive scale. As a core partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary focuses on advocacy, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and building awareness.
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort. And our local club, right here in Wilsonville, has raised more than $100,000 for the cause.
When Rotary and its partners formed the GPEI in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Today, we have reduced polio cases by 99.9%, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan (just five cases this year) and Pakistan (only two). Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, nearly 19.4 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5 million people are alive who would otherwise have died. The infrastructure Rotary helped build to end polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases (including
COVID-19) and create lasting impact in other areas of public health.
Rotary and our partners have made tremendous progress against polio, but eliminating all cases is going to take even more progress and perseverance. Afghanistan and Pakistan face unique challenges, including political instability, highly mobile populations, difficult terrain, and, in some instances, vaccine refusal and misinformation. With sufficient resources, the commitment of national governments, and innovations that improve access to remote areas, we are optimistic that we can eliminate polio, now and forever.
Ending polio is just one of our local club’s many local and international causes. We organize the Through A Child’s Eyes program, the Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts, the Heart of Gold Celebration and more. We give scholarships to local graduates, host international exchange students, send local students to study abroad, perform service projects and organize our Good Eggs breakfasts to help local causes, feed volunteers, and honor veterans.
We are more than 40 members strong and made up of local business professionals (active and retired). If you would like to know more, please join us at a meeting. We have interesting speakers every week. Meeting details are posted to www.WilsonvilleRotary.com. Our meetings are Thursdays at Black Bear Diner, starting at 11:45 a.m. We hope to see you there!
Most of us take for granted that the world will keep turning every day. Buses will run on time, planes will depart when scheduled, food will be on the shelves of our grocery stores. And yet, how often do we stop to think, who makes that happen? Who are the folks who make things go?
Miranda Bateschell, Planning Director for the City of Wilsonville, is just one of those people. Born and raised in Albany, and the second of two girls, Miranda was greatly influenced by her mother, who was a warm and supportive presence, and her hard-working maternal grandfather, born to Italian immigrants, who together instilled in Miranda a desire to travel and learn from the world, as well as value the importance of social justice, open-mindedness and inclusion.
A good student, Miranda entered Gonzaga University and discovered she loved the challenge of being part of a team and participating in mock trials. As her interest in law grew, she realized she was even more driven by a desire to help others, particularly by participating in public service projects. Upon graduation, after spending her junior year in Florence, Italy and equipped with her chosen major of sociology and minor in psychology, Miranda spent a year of service in the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. Living in Brooklyn, Miranda began to consolidate and parse her interest in law vs. public service.
Inspired by the nonprofit community’s organizing efforts, which focused on mitigating the impacts of neighborhood gentrification going on around her in Brooklyn, Miranda chose the challenge of teamwork and collaboration along with more direct public service offered by a career in urban planning. Then 9/11 happened, just a few blocks from where she was, and Miranda, like so many others, found her perspective on the world shifting even more. One facet of that change was to move forward in her personal life and career. After earning her Masters of Urban Planning (MURP) at the University of Michigan while her sweetheart continued his career in microbiology research in Spokane, the couple married and moved to Portland. Miranda took a job with Metro where she remained for nearly nine years until 2014, when a new position beckoned from Wilsonville.
Her commitment to “99% Invisibility” in her work comes from a deep belief “that when architecture and planning are
designed well, they’re invisible.” Her values of hard work and integrity, of doing things and doing them right the first time, drive her approach to public service and leadership at the City. As she succinctly stated, “The public puts their trust in us. We must honor it!”
Even before her time in New York, Miranda’s fascination with places and appreciation for the past, along with a commitment to renewal, stems from a childhood memory of a lovely, historic house in her hometown. “It was a bit run down. And I would pass it each day and wonder who had built it, who had lived there, and what memories it held, and I’d vow that someday, I’m going to come back and buy it and fix it up!”
Her desire to provide public service to others, her commitment to integrity and her respect for the public trust are some of the qualities that have fueled Miranda’s deep understanding and her desire to plan our futures. Wilsonville is, indeed, very fortunate to have someone with her ethical values and empathetic concern for others making things go in our community.
Her values of hard work and integrity, of doing things and doing them right the first time, drive her approach to public service and leadership at the City.
By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer
Photos by Carly Carpenter
Nestled in Wilsonville, Oregon, Frog Pond Farm is a familyowned and -operated farm that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages. Founded in 1985 by Mike and Beth Timm, the farm started with just one llama but has become one of the state’s largest and oldest llama breeders. Today, their son, Justin, continues the family’s legacy by running the farm and providing top-notch experiences for visitors. If you’re looking for a fun and educational adventure in the local community, Frog Pond Farm is definitely worth a visit!
Whether you’re an animal lover or just looking to spend a day outdoors with family and friends, you will have a great time at Frog Pond Farm. The farm has over eighty animals, including llamas, bunnies, cows, donkeys, goats, emus, ponies, sheep, tortoises and even camels. One of the main draws of the farm is the opportunity to interact with the animals. Additionally, the farm hosts seasonal events, such as its Summer Walkabouts, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Harvest, Christmas Trees, and the Christmas event, where you can buy a tree and take Hallmarkworthy photos. All of these unique offerings contribute to Frog Pond Farm’s status as a cherished and popular destination all year round.
During the Summer Walkabouts at Frog Pond Farm, visitors are offered a unique, self-guided tour to explore at their own pace, and to interact with 60-80 various animals. Don’t be surprised if they come to the fence to greet you! But it’s not just about the animals. There are also many yard games and inflatables for your kids to enjoy. From bounce houses to slides, swings, and cornhole games, your kids will leave absolutely exhausted from a day packed full of adventure and interaction!
Frog Pond Farm’s Pumpkin Patch is a must-visit event during fall. It is no ordinary pumpkin patch: it’s the only one in the country that provides a unique co-habitat, with forty to fifty llamas in the pumpkin patch, assisting you in selecting the perfect pumpkin. It’s a heartwarming sight to watch these friendly creatures accompany you on your festive quest. This isn’t all: visitors can also feed the animals and make their pumpkin picking an immersive farm experience. There are also yard games, inflatables, hay towers and more. On weekends, guests can indulge in delectable treats from the coffee shop and food carts.
During the festive season, Frog Pond Farm transforms into a winter wonderland, offering an enchanting Christmas holiday experience. Guests can choose from various pre-cut Christmas trees, including Nobles and Douglas firs, and Nordmann Christmas trees. The farm is designed to provide a Hallmark experience with several photo shoot areas, ideal for creating lasting holiday memories. The spirit of Christmas is further amplified with Santa visiting every weekend (for exact dates and times, please check their website). Beyond trees, their holiday market brims with items perfect for decking your halls. Adding warmth to the chilly nights, they set up bonfires to create a cozy outdoor atmosphere. Their beloved farm animals, including the camels, are also on display for the visitors to enjoy.
Frog Pond Farm is a hidden gem in Wilsonville, Oregon. An ideal destination for families, the farm offers a unique and unforgettable experience, and it’s genuinely a must-visit place for animal lovers. Visitors can expect a day full of fun, adventure, and learning, all while supporting a local family-owned business dedicated to the welfare of its diverse range of animals. Your adventure at Frog Pond Farm awaits you!
Frog Pond Farm is located at 2995 SW Advance Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070. For more updates and exciting news from the farm, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Also, visit their website at thefrogpondfarm.com for more information and schedule of events.
“You probably think this world is a dream come true, but you’re wrong.” Based on Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name, it’s very much in the same vein as “A Nightmare Before Christmas” — dark and otherworldly. You’d think this is a Tim Burton lm but it’s not — it was actually the feature lm from Portland, OR-based LAIKA Studios, who went on to make “ParaNorman,” “Corpse Bride,” and many more. And it stands on its own! While de nitely dark, it’s also whimsical, deeply imaginative and always adventurous. In the movie, Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a parallel world with an alternate family and friends — while fun at rst, it quickly becomes more of a nightmare. Also starring Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith David, John Hodgman, Robert Bailey Jr. and Ian McShane, this is a great movie for the family. Rated PG for scary images, some language and suggestive humor.
“Why was I cursed with such idiot sisters?” A familyfriendly ‘90s classic, “Hocus Pocus” is one of my Halloween go-tos. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three Salem witches who are resurrected for Halloween, it’s a story which follows new kids Max (Omri Katz ) and Dani ( ora Birch), as well as Allison (Vinessa Shaw ), local witch expert and Max’s girlfriend, as they battle e Sanderson Sisters to the grave! Although ctional, it’s partly based on a true story — the three sisters were indeed charged with witchcra , one escaped while the other two were hanged. e movie, however, is pretty lightweight, fun and adventurous, including musical numbers and one-liner a er one-liner — it’s plenty funny for adults but silly enough for kids. It’s a mature PG due to being scary to younger children and some mature language — I would say 6 and older. Rated PG.
“Oral histories identify the inventor of candy corn as George Renninger, an employee at Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia. Wunderle was the rst company to sell these multicolored treats made of sugar and corn syrup, according to the National Confectioners Association.”
https://www.history.com/news/candy-corn-invented
“Here’s Johnny!” Stanley Kubrick’s iconic horror-thriller is of course based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. While the book was twice as long as needed, the lm is as tight as you’d expect, starting o painstakingly calm and eerie until it builds to a horrifying and dramatic crescendo. Starring Jack Nicholson (Jack Torrance), Shelley Duvall (Wendy) and Danny Lloyd (Danny), this story follows the Torrance family as they agree to caretake the huge and remote Overlook Hotel during wintertime. If you’ve somehow never seen it, this is classic horror cinema — a mystery unfolding in a place that isn’t what it seems — and the seemingly ordinary family is anything but. It’s a masterclass overall in acting, directing and score — a must-see for Halloween. Teens and older only. Rated R for mature content, language and violence.
Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library or rental kiosk.
“Coraline” (2009)
“Hocus Pocus” (1993)
Ford has engineered each aspect of the 2024 all-new Ranger to meet the uncompromising demands of its adventurecraving customers, including its frame, suspension, powertrains, connectivity and advanced driver assist software. It also now offers more towing technology than ever in a Ranger, convenient storage features, plus an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 for added power.
The foundation of Ranger backcountry readiness is durability and reliability. To ensure the all-new Ford Ranger is Built Ford Tough, it’s been tested with the equivalent of more than 4.9 million customer miles prior to launch.
In designing the backbone of Ranger, Ford engineers improved the truck’s fully boxed high-strength steel frame, with the wheelbase and track both stretched about two inches to provide more bed space and improved stability while remaining easy to navigate on trails.
The rear shocks and shock mounts have also been moved outboard of the frame rails for improved ride and control. All versions of the Ranger also benefit off-road from improved ground clearance and better approach and departure angles.
To power these adventures, the proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost continues as the standard engine, developing 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, and Ranger will offer the available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 shared with F-150® and Bronco.® All Rangers come with a standard class-exclusive 10-speed automatic SelectShift® transmission and an available electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4 system built for on-demand off-road and low traction capability.
The all-new Ranger introduces more clever storage and useful features for owners, like an available wireless charger for mobile devices, a large center console storage bin, big door pockets designed for quick access to frequently used tools and other
items and an available second, upper glovebox to store even more gear. Ranger also has improved second-row storage with under-seat rear cargo bins optimized to make it easy to stash stuff. New fold-flat rear seatbacks help with loading and moving large objects, from coolers to large screen TVs.
The new interior features upgraded materials and textures, improved fit and finish, and more purposeful technology. The large center touchscreen with Ford’s SYNC® 4A system puts smart and connected features at your fingertips. Ranger includes a standard embedded 4G LTE modem and the convenience of features built into FordPass® Connect. With just a touch, drivers can access dedicated screens for drive modes, off-road data, navigation, music and other vehicle controls. The center screen is also linked to the available 360-degree camera, which helps make parking a breeze or helps negotiating particularly tricky terrain.
At night to help set up a campsite with ease, Ranger now has available zone lighting that can be controlled through the invehicle touchscreen or FordPass® app, plus available bed lighting helps owners find their gear in dark conditions.
In the new Ford Ranger, there are 31 standard or available driver assist features, the most available driver assist features in its class. These include BLIS® with trailer coverage to help alert drivers to vehicles in blind spots and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go. A new, intuitive short-throw E-shifter on Lariat 4x4 enables Ranger to offer driver assist features such as available class-exclusive active park assist 2.0, which is a fullyautomated system to help customers parallel and perpendicular park, and class-exclusive pro trailer backup assist and trailer reverse guidance.
The bed features an available integrated box side step behind the rear tires, big enough to fit both feet, creating a strong, stable way to access everything in the cargo box. There’s also an available 400-watt power inverter with an outlet in the bed for general use. The redesigned tailgate also doubles as a workbench with an integrated ruler and clamp pockets.
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Bob Hackney is a seasoned artist and a treasured part of the local community. With his wealth of experience and unique perspective on art, he offers invaluable guidance to many aspiring artists. Interacting with Bob, whether in an informal chat or a more formal class environment, enhances the artistic journey of his students.
As a child living in Wisconsin, Bob always found joy in creating beautiful works of art. When he was a sophomore in high school, his passion translated into one of the greatest gifts — a full scholarship from the local women’s club to attend an Art Camp at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. Though his original intention was to study painting, something about ceramics spoke to Bob, which led him to choose that course instead — which ultimately changed the entire trajectory of his future. In his junior year in high school, he discovered his passion for pottery and practically lived in the studio. He graduated high school a year early and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and River Falls, where he studied under some of the best in the field, such as Don Reitz, Paula Rice, Kurt Wild.
After graduation, Bob worked as a landscape gardener and
stone mason for over twenty years. He always loved horses, and when his last horse died, he was forced to confront who he was as an adult without his beloved companion. That is when he returned to pottery and enrolled in a continuing education class at PCC. Eventually, his interest and efforts led to a position as an instructor and manager of the pottery studio at Valley Art.
Bob’s dedication to his craft is evident in his meticulous preparation for each class he teaches. Recognizing the unique mentality of each artist, he encourages them to observe other potters, identify techniques that resonate with them. He then provides guidance on how to implement those methods. Bob also encourages artists to focus on what brings them joy, as this will reflect in their work.
When the rainy days come, Bob joins a dedicated crew that engages in wood firing at East Creek Art. This unique technique, revered by fellow potters, involves carefully stoking a wood kiln around the clock for over five days to create beautiful and unpredictable designs on the pottery pieces. The flames and ash interact with the glazes in such a way that each piece is essentially a unique canvas for the flame work. Opening the kiln post-firing is akin to unwrapping Christmas presents — the anticipation and excitement are palpable, and each revealed pottery piece is a delightful surprise. It is also a chance to engage with a community of friends who share a common passion for the art as they create memories and bonds that last a lifetime.
Bob teaches about 50 students of all ability levels at Valley Art. Being part of Valley Art is not just about supporting the local art scene: it’s about nourishing a community hub that has been extraordinary for Forest Grove. If you want to see some of his work or your artistic side is calling, visit Valley Art. And who knows? Your journey may lead you to
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Play ball! During the 1970s, umpires called out the famous phrase to launch Portland Mavericks baseball games at Civic Stadium (Providence Park) in one of the most colorful chapters in the history of Portland baseball.
Although the renegade Portland Mavericks existed for only five summers, this uniquely memorable team will forever be etched in the history of minor league baseball. The Mavericks emerged onto the Portland baseball scene in 1973 with the departure of the Portland Beavers — the city’s long-time triple-A club — moving to Spokane. The Mavericks were owned by ex-minor league baseball player and former actor, Bing Russell, best known for his role as Deputy Clem Foster on the TV Western Bonanza. Bing was the father of well-known actor Kurt Russell, who unbeknownst to many, played for the Portland Mavericks their inaugural season — batting .229 in 23 games.
Initially, trading the triple-A Beavers for the single-A Mavericks seemed like a raw deal for Portland baseball fans; however, the Portland Mavericks became a surprise success. Bing Russell’s motto for the Mavericks — that it should be “fun” — rendered the game-time atmosphere at Civic Stadium circus-like and light-hearted. Russell was a trendsetter, being one of the first to promote minor league baseball with a focus on fun and entertainment.
As an independent team, unaffiliated with a major league franchise, the Mavericks recruited ex-minor leaguers and ex-big leaguers who were looking for an opportunity to revive fading careers. At the time, Mavericks were the only independent professional baseball team in the country, and despite the fact that they could pay players only $300 a month, hopefuls continued to arrive from across the United States each June to participate in Bing Russell’s tryouts.
Unlike many independent teams, the Mavericks were competitive in their single-A Northwest League. For five seasons straight, the Mavericks were not only competitive, but won a number of league titles. In 1973, this rag-tag collection of baseball castoffs ended the season with a 45-35 record, and won the NWL south division title.
year, the Mavericks went 50-34, finishing second place in the newly formatted NWL west division. In 1975 and 1976, the Mavericks won the NWL title, but in 1977 (their last year), despite earning the best record in franchise history (44-22), they lost in the championship game to Bellingham. It was a remarkable run for an independent team of baseball rejects and has-beens who, during the course of their short but memorable existence, faced major league prospects such as Ozzie Smith, Dave Steward, Rickey Henderson, Mike Scioscia, Pedro Guerrero, and Dave Henderson—all of whom went on to become big-time stars in the MLB.
Contrary to the Portland Beavers who struggled with attendance in the early 1970s, the Mavericks packed the stands. In three out of five seasons, the Mavericks’ attendance exceeded 100,000 fans. In 1977, the Mavericks attracted 125,300 fans in only 33 games, which remains the attendance record in the minor leagues for short-season single-A level.
By Robert Matsumura, Contributing WriterDespite the Portland Mavericks’ short existence, their seasons were distinguished by crazy hijinks, creativity, and historic firsts. Among the memorable moments in Mavericks history was the banning of manager Hank Robinson from the NWL for assaulting an umpire. Another was the 1975 game in which player/manager Frank Peters rotated all nine players in the Mavs lineup to a new position each inning. Also, when Peters wasn’t playing or managing the Mavs, he was busy operating several local nightclubs.
off field while playing for the Seattle Pilots (a former MLB team who eventually became the Milwaukee Brewers). Despite negative reaction from the MLB commissioner who felt the book painted a picture detrimental to the sport, Ball Four was a massive commercial success, selling millions of copies worldwide. As a Maverick, Bouton, along with the Mavericks pitching coach Rob Nelson, came up with the idea of Big League Chew — a shredded bubble gum alternative to chewing tobacco—that was initially picked up and produced by Wrigley gum.
The Portland Mavericks came to an end in 1977 when the Pacific Coast League decided to return to Portland. Organized baseball at the time operated under the authority of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In order for the PCL to return to Portland, a deal had to be negotiated between Bing Russell and the PCL for rights to the Portland market. After months of hard bargaining, Russell ended up receiving his asking price of $206,000 — far more than the standard $25,000 compensation rate to relinquish rights to a city.
So remarkable were the Portland Mavericks during their colorful five-year run that Netflix produced the documentary The Battered Bastards of Baseball, which not only recounted their amazing history, but also the Mavericks’ influence on independent baseball in the ensuing years.
consisting of the Volcanoes, Mavericks, Salem Senators, and the Campesinos de Salem-Keizer.
So, when you’re driving down I-5 near Keizer, you may notice a baseball game in progress at Volcanoes Stadium, and it just might be the newly revived Portland Mavericks. And if you’re in the mood for some good old-fashioned entertainment, stop by for a game and cheer on the storied Portland Mavericks!
The Mavericks also made history by hiring Lanny Moss and Jon Yoshiwara as General Managers. Moss, hired in 1975, was the first woman to hold the GM position in professional baseball. Yoshiwara, hired in 1977, was the first Asian-American GM in baseball at the professional level. At the same time, the 22-year old Yoshiwara was an active player on the roster as well.
Jim Bouton, ex-New York Yankee pitcher who played for the Mavericks twice, may have been the most notorious of all the team’s players. His famous book Ball Four detailed Burton’s wild experiences on and
After a forty-five year hiatus, Portland Mavericks emerged again as a member of the four-team Mavericks Independent Baseball League of the Salem Metro Area, which plays at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. The league was formed by the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, a previous minor league team in the San Francisco Giants’ system. After the Giants chose to sever their relationship with the Volcanoes, the latter chose to form an independent league of their own. The Volcanoes organization bought rights to the former Portland Mavericks and made them one of the four teams in their new league,
Let’s not forget the Mavericks’ bat girl, Penny Clemo, hired in 1975. The 12-year-old sixth grader from Portland was among some of the first girls to participate in Little League, as a lawsuit in June 1974 (for Maria Pepe and Kim Green) forced them to accept girls into their ranks. She played with fellow seventh and eighth graders and gained a reputation for being the toughest pitcher in the South Powell Little League, as well as hitting three grand slams in 1975. This set a precedent and proved that women belonged on the baseball field, not just in the stands.
Fall in love with a cool classic
Ingredients
* butter, for coating pan
1 graham cracker crust (see recipe)
24 ounces boxed cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup sugar
⅓ cup sour cream
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin purée
2½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with pat of butter.Prepare crust (recipe follows) and chill. Do not bake. In standmixer, beat cream cheese and sugars about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down sides occasionally. Stir in sour cream. Add vanilla extract, pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice; stir until well combined.
Add eggs, beating until just mixed after each addition. Spread batter over prepared crust. Bake 40 minutes or until center is set (bounces back to the touch). Allow to cool completely before transferring to refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Serve with whipped cream.
Graham Cracker Crust
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
7 tablespoons butter, melted
Finely grind crackers in processor. Transfer to bowl; add sugars and butter. Use fork to combine.
Pour into 9-inch springform. Firmly pack crumbs into pan. Chill 10 minutes before filling.
While Flair Hardwicke’s grateful for the chance to take over her grandmother’s Kansas bakery after she finally leaves her cheating husband, she won’t be embracing Nana’s fortune-telling side-hustle. Hers is a strictly no-magic operation—until the innocent batch of Tarot card cookies Flair bakes for the town’s Halloween celebration unleashes the power of the family deck, luring Flair’s unpredictable mother to town, tempting Flair’s magic-obsessed daughter, and bringing back Flair’s first love while ensnaring her ex in a curse she can’t break.
By Melinda Taub FICTION
In this retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” some facts are well known: Mrs. Bennet suffers from her nerves, Mr. Bennet suffers from Mrs. Bennet, and all five daughters suffer from an estate that is entailed only to male heirs. But Lydia also suffers from entirely different concerns: her best-loved sister, Kitty, is really a barn cat; and Wickham is every bit as wicked as the world believes him to be — but what else would one expect from a demon? And if Mr. Darcy is uptight about etiquette, that’s nothing compared to his feelings about magic. Most of all, Lydia has yet to learn that for a witch, promises have power.
Business owners take note: whether it’s time to consider retirement or it’s time to pursue aspirations in another sphere, selling your business can be a daunting task. It’s not a matter of simply quitting your job, and as a result, many are not prepared to make this transition. In fact, according to exitplanning.com, an estimated 80% of business owners have intentions of retiring within the next 10 years, but only 20% have a viable written exit plan. Regardless of your timeframe, an exit strategy is imperative, and due to the complexity of the process, the sooner you can acquire one, the better. Fortunately, Jaimy Beltran (of Beltran Properties Group), in his attempts to bring more value to his clients and the community at large, has collaborated with Mark Grubbs (of WestPac Wealth Partners) to present a seminar on this very subject.
If you are a business owner, and you have any ambitions at all to sell within the next 5-10 years, now is the time to begin making preparations. This is your legacy. In order to preserve what you’ve worked so hard to establish, due consideration must be afforded to the process. It’s not something to be taken lightly, nor should it be rushed. Failing to make adequate plans means planning to fail in a successful transition. Even with a vague plan, if you have not consulted with an actual Certified Exit Planner (CEP) like Mark Grubbs, you may regret that decision. Leaving your business is inevitable. Every business owner faces this same eventuality. That said, leaving it in the best possible condition for continued success
(and placing yourself in the best possible position to reap the greatest rewards) requires adherence to an established set of guidelines and procedures. First and foremost, it requires that you consider finding a Certified Exit Planner (CEP) like Mark Grubbs.
Your CEP is your personal advocate; your “quarterback” in this all-important game. You are, of course, still calling all the plays, but they are the ones to help you execute. They are the ones running the team. It is with your CEP’s expert counsel and advice that you will determine your objectives (financial and otherwise), and then be introduced to a larger network of professionals who will subsequently assist in your navigation through the entire process.
Owning and running a business, especially one that you established with your own two hands, is a very personal thing. You have taken great pains to build it up and ensure its viability. Your heart and soul are interwoven in the fabric of its existence, and selling it is an emotional event as much as it is a financial one. Proceeding with that kind of transition should be done on your terms, and without regret. You should feel confident that you’ve made the right choices; that your business and your legacy will remain intact. The best way to do that is to begin now! Find a CEP, build your team, and develop a strategy. Don’t wait another day!
Business owners: whether you are looking towards retirement or just starting out, it’s never too early to
start planning for that inevitable sale. Attend the Exit Planning Strategies Seminar on October 24th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Villebois Community Clubhouse in Wilsonville. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served early with the seminar itself beginning at 6:00pm. Jaimy Beltran of Beltran Properties Group will be hosting in collaboration with Mark Grubbs of WestPac Wealth Partners. This is an important topic that is not discussed enough among business circles. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
Mark Grubbs is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. WestPac Wealth Partners LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Insurance products offered through WestPac Wealth Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, a DBA of WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC. CA Insurance License #1541031 | Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. | 2023-161213 Exp. 09/25 | Jaimy Beltran and Beltran Properties Group are not affiliates or subsidiaries of PAS or Guardian.
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