Wilsonville Lifestyle Magazine March 2023

W ilsonvillE LIFESTYLE

HOMETOWN HERO

Anderson

BEAUTY TIPS

Divine Complexions

ADMINISTRATION

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Catrina Nelson, CFO

Tara Weidman, Executive Assistant

Donovan Darling, Content Manager

PRODUCTION

Jeremy Okai Davis, Art Director

Stacy Benner, Sr. Graphic Designer

Hilary Berg, Sr. Graphic Designer

Holly Darling, Sr. Graphic Designer

Brittany Jungenberg, Sr. Graphic Designer

Shawn Schmidt, Sr. Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tyler Francke Dennis McNabb

David Bates Robert Matsumura

Patti Jo Brooks Olive Gallagher

Angie Helvey Sherry Dorn

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Carly Carpenter Kara Langley

Laurel Bice Hayley Starkey

Malaina Kinne Angie Helvey

Brittney Waterman Henry Schifter

Andrew Sambuceto Tyler Francke

ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS

Don Ormsby Bill Kistler

Stephanie Baker Jim Belan

Peggy Jacobs David Long

Chris O’Brien John Zobrist

Brad Marti Shelley Zeman

Tina Toney Darren Dwyer

Ashley Berotte Mary Kay Wiens

TASTE

THE TOWN: Langdon’s Grill

HOMETOWN HERO: Scott Anderson

Gorgeous Home In Serene Setting

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Outdoor entertainment is a must w/covered porch/patio and fenced backyard. Wonderful location across the street from a community park, w/ many other nearby trails and parks. Serenity awaits!

Wilsonville Stats Corner

Skincare Is Self-Care

As we begin the third month of the New Year, I must ask: Anyone else had a rough start? Is the moon in retrograde or something? Working with so many clients each month, I hear all the ups and downs. For one reason or another, 2023 has been a tad bit of a struggle for a lot of people. Maybe this isn’t you, and this has been YOUR year so far, and that’s amazing! But if you’ve been feeling off, you’re not alone.

The saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup” is so true. We try though don’t we. We end up getting overtired, stressed, and making bad decisions just trying to cope, all while keeping on “pouring.”

As a spa owner, working esthetician, and mom of five boys all under 12 — with our sixth boy due soon — I get being busy, exhausted, and overworked. I’ll admit, I’m guilty of leaning on unhealthy habits just trying to cope — to do life! But I have found a way through skincare to take care of myself in small ways that add up, leading to a full cup so I can take care of everyone else.

For me and my clients, skincare is our thing. We love to use it. We splurge on it. And we see the results. Going to be honest here: Before getting pregnant with our sixth baby, I realized I had been relying on a glass of wine a little too much to unwind. Since I do not drink while pregnant, I had to figure out a new healthier way to relax, or it was going to be a very long pregnancy.

I love skincare, like I said, but I decided to get very intentional with it. At the spa, we brought in a new luxury skincare line from Switzerland called Valmont — I’ll do another article on this amazing line soon. I knew I needed to take care of me and what a better way than with new luxurious skincare to use.

So my cleansing routine was my time — no wine needed. I got a cute headband and a new robe from Amazon. I asked to be alone, played music, and did my double cleansing routine and my new skincare. I got these disposable washcloths (cleanskinclub.com), making the experience even more special. I did every step of my skincare routine with purpose. Telling myself, “I deserve it. I can do this. I’m so proud of myself for...” or whatever else I needed to hear. Spoiler alert! It worked.

I created a routine where I taught myself to appreciate me and purposely choose to relax during that time and give myself an invisible pat on the back. Now while this might seem silly to you, the time I take to be alone to wash my face and do my skincare routine is coveted now. I learned to fill my cup fast and in a healthy way.

During each new conversation with clients at the spa about why they were there for their facial, I remind them that skincare IS self-care and such a great healthy way to care for your wellbeing and skin. It goes the same for throughout the day. For example, I helped one client get the new Valmont hand cream to apply when she was feeling stressed as a way to remember to slow down and be in the moment. For another client, the hydration mist was a great pick-me-up throughout the day. If we look good, we feel better and can do better! That’s what also happened with me. I was so intentional with my skincare routine — using new products, too — my skin got even better! So I learned to relax in a healthy way, take time for me, and ended up feeling better as well because my complexion was glowing.

So if you are feeling overwhelmed like I was or like so many of my clients are, I encourage you to find a special way to take care of you. And if all else fails, get a 90-minute facial here at Divine Complexions.

Universal Language

Scott Anderson celebrates a life of service and making magic

By Tyler Francke, Contributing Writer

Canby resident Scott Anderson grew up dreaming of following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Donald Anderson, a World War II Army hero and member of the famed 41st Infantry Division: “The Jungleers.”

In 1996, he got his chance. Scott enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 after graduating from Canby High School. At the time, he felt he “wasn’t mature enough” for college to be a good investment. “I guess I was mature enough to realize I wasn’t mature enough,” Scott says with a laugh.

Though he wanted to be a medic, his initial assignment after basic training was that of a military police officer in South Korea. After five years, he was discharged from active duty, enrolled in college and joined the Oregon Army National Guard in July 2001. A few months later, everything would change with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Instead of classes beginning Oct. 1, as he had initially planned, Scott reported back for active duty. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and told he would soon be deploying to Afghanistan. Scott’s first tour in the country was as a flight medic for a helicopter medical evacuation (medevac) crew, which had long been his goal.

“Our job was to make sure folks got home,” he says. “I think people in the military feel the call to serve. It’s like how ministers feel the call to serve; I think those of us who serve in the military feel the same thing.”

One thing he had not anticipated was the number of children he and his crew would transport with devastating and

life-altering injuries, with them either having been wounded in fighting or, more commonly, from accidental landmine blasts — Afghanistan is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, with an estimated one unaccounted-for landmine for every three people.

Tragically, the hospitals soon became de facto orphanages, with the families of many children lost or unable to collect them due to poverty. But it was there that Scott would discover another calling: magic.

“Just imagine being eight years old and you wake up in a hospital full of tubes, hooked up to a giant machine you’ve never seen in your life; you’re in pain and no one speaks your language. How scary is that for a kid?” Scott says. “Magic was just something I could do to help give them a smile.

Scott would later become a Black Hawk medevac helicopter pilot, a position he would serve 14 of his 22 years in the Armed Forces, including service overseas in Iraq and on numerous missions stateside. He also continued to hone his magic skills, going on to perform around the world and for millions of TV viewers on shows like “America’s Got Talent” and “The Go Big Show.”

Scott is a financial advisor and lives in Canby with his wife Stephanie and three children. Their oldest, Anthony, is following in his father and great-grandfather’s footsteps in the U.S. Army, completing basic training during the summer between his junior and senior years at Canby High.

“I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Scott says of his service. “For me, it was the absolute best possible thing I could have done at the time. I went in at 17, came out as an officer and pilot in command of a Black Hawk helicopter. It provided the maturity and discipline I lacked, and it has opened so many doors for me.”

Scott Anderson, son Anthony and wife Stephanie.

Scott Anderson and his assistants get ready to perform the “Evening of Illusion.”

Book Notes Concert

Aryeh Frankfurter & Lisa Lynne, Celtic Harps

Saturday, Mar 11 2-3pm

Profiles:

Queen Boudica

Wednesday, Mar 1 11am-12:30pm

Zoom

Ask any English school child about Boudica, and he or she will tell you tales of one of Britain’s greatest heroines But to many on this side of The Pond, Boudica’s story is still unknown. Boudica remains one of the most remarkable leaders in Western History.

Presented by Dr Bill Thierfelder, Professor Emeritus and Docent at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Toddler & Baby Time

Tuesdays

Tue 7, 10:30am & 11:15am

Tue 14, 10:30am & 11:15am

Tue 21, 10:30am & 11:15am

Oak Room

Family Storytime

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Thur 2, 10:30am

Wed 8, 10:30am

Thur 9, 10:30am

Wed 15, 10:30 am

Thur 16, 10:30 am

Wed 22, 10:30am

Thur 23, 10:30am

Oak Room

Address 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070

Hours

Monday - Thursday 10-8

Friday - Saturday 10-6

Sunday 1-6

Please check dates and times for programs in March There are some program breaks this month!

STEAM Stuff

Wednesday

Wed 8, 1-3pm

Wed 22, 1-3pm Oak Room

Langdon’s Grill

Casual Dining in the Countryside

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

Photos by Carly Carpenter

Unique! Phenomenal! That’s Langdon’s Grill. This familyfriendly restaurant is situated within the beautiful 175acre golf course of Langdon Farms. Located just south of Wilsonville, the rural farm-themed setting is a rare find so close to a major metropolitan area. The restaurant features made-to-order American-style cuisine reminiscent of some of your favorite home-cooked meals. Offering a full-service bar and amazing views from both the patio and the dining area, Langdon’s Grill presents a culinary experience like no other. Sitting on a property that was once a working farm, you can’t miss the Red Barn Clubhouse, which is home to Langdon’s Grill, Bar and Restaurant. The inside seating area is host to a wall of windows which overlook the 18th fairway and a lovely manmade lake. One of the property’s original existing barns can also be seen from the restaurant. In addition to the steady clientele of golfers, dine-in customers come from miles around to enjoy quality casual dining and the country atmosphere offered at

Langdon’s Grill. As spring approaches, and in particular when everything is in bloom, General Manager David Stead notes that “you’ll really be looking over a beautiful space, and it’s much more quaint and quiet than other local-area restaurants.” Unlike the familiar business park setting which often sets on a busy main street, Langdon’s Grill is a venue set inside a peaceful and serene golf course. “That’s what sets us apart,” expresses David. “That’s what makes us unique.”

As for the restaurant fare itself, Langdon’s Grill has dedicated many years to developing and promoting its quality casual dining. The chef, Pancho, is a 20-year veteran of Langdon Farms who learned his trade “on the job.” His knowledge and experience complement the venue’s style perfectly. Sharing his expertise with the cook staff, they serve up such favorites as

Langdon’s Grill’s phenomenal California Chicken Sandwich, the Friday Special Prime Rib Steak, Prime Rib Dips, and Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, as well as Langdon’s Grill’s own Cajun Chicken Mac-And-Cheese. Surprisingly, the most popular dish is the Teriyaki Plate. Patrons see it coming from the kitchen and can’t help but remark how delicious it looks. In addition, a wide variety of “deliciousness” is included throughout the Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner menus. The full Breakfast menu is available Saturdays and Sundays, and a Happy Hour menu is offered seven days a week. Friday and Saturday evenings also have live Jazz added to the menu.

The qualities of a venue such as Langdon’s Grill are sure to foster a unique company culture. “Down home, fun, loose but respectful,” are all accolades David Stead attributes to the Langdon’s Grill culture. “We treat you like you’re a part of our family, welcome you into

our home with a smile, and call you by name whenever possible.” This culture extends into the community as Langdon Farms Golf Club hosts numerous private events and fundraisers, and in turn, Langdon’s Grill provides all the catering for these special events. Actively supporting around 150 charity-related golf events each year, General Manager David Stead relates, “charity is certainly a core aspect of what we do here.”

Only minutes from home, come and experience Langdon’s Grill’s beautiful and unique farm-themed setting in the midst of this spectacular rural property. “We want you to feel like you’re dining at home on your family farm,” says David,

“only we’ll do all the work.” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Langdon’s Grill on March 17th with family and friends, or enjoy one of the phenomenal brunch buffets served on Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Langdon’s Grill is located in the Big Red Barn at Langdon Farms Golf Club, 24377 NE Airport Rd., Aurora. Phone at (503)678-1101, email grill@ langdonfarms.com, or visit their website at langdonfarms.com.

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The Luck of the Irish

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Irish culture–a blend of folklore, superstition, and Catholic beliefs–is known for their lucky symbols like shamrocks, leprechauns, and horseshoes. But the phrase ‘the luck of the Irish’ wasn’t actually about good luck–originally it was bad luck! This was due, according to Elizabeth Stack, Executive Director of the Irish American Heritage Museum, to the high fatalities of Irish laborers during the gold rush. A big reason for these modern lucky symbols is due to Irish immigration into the U.S., as the Irish brought symbols of their culture as a means of comfort in a strange new land. And of course, like storytelling, the symbols changed over time. These days, the luck of the Irish is legendary and their symbols are popular worldwide.

Shamrock vs. Four-Leaf Clover

You may not know this (I didn’t!), but shamrocks are not the same as four-leaf clovers. Shamrocks actually have three leaves, grow in clumps, and come in green, purple, or white. Whereas clovers grow alone, usually do not have four leaves, and thus four leaf-leaf clovers (as we know) are extremely rare. The shamrock is the true Irish symbol of luck, as St. Patrick used the shamrock, which has three leaves, to describe the Holy Trinity. Yet, for some reason, perhaps due to its rarity, the four-leaf clover took over as the more popular symbol.

Leprechaun

The leprechaun, which we know from pop culture, may be rooted in the Irish belief of fairies, who supposedly live among us but stay hidden with magic. Interestingly, the leprechaun is believed to be one class of fairy among many, not a stand-alone magical creature. The leprechaun, of course, is a widely recognizable symbol, known as the mascot of Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Lucky Charms, but especially known are the potential rewards of finding a leprechaun and getting a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. So much so that there are countless designs for kids’ leprechaun traps online, but they are more for fun and celebration than catching the real magical creature.

Horseshoes

Horseshoes are definitive in Irish culture for many reasons. In folklore, the devil appears at a blacksmith and demands shoes, so the blacksmith nails burning hot shoes to his hooves. The devil walks away in pain and swears to keep away from them forever, thus the idea of horseshoes warding off evil spirits. Additionally, early Western Europeans believed iron was magical and could drive away evil, such as malevolent fairies and witches–which is why witches ride broomsticks, not horses. Then there’s the number of holes in horseshoes, seven, known worldwide as lucky: seven continents, seven colors in the rainbow, seven seas, seven days of the week. And there are 2 ways you can hang a horseshoe for good luck. Hanging a horseshoe heels up (like a U) keeps the good luck from running out of the shoe and inside the building. And hanging a horseshoe heels down allows good luck to flow down on everyone who walks underneath it. Sometimes people would even bury a horseshoe under the cornerstone of a new building for good luck.

Dava Shastri’s Last Day

the wonderful things people

say about her — a decision that

her children and does not go as well as she had hoped. This is a novel of secrets, love and the infinitely complicated ways we create our legacies.

FINDING THE RIGHT AGENT IS ESSENTIAL

BELTRAN PROPERTIES GROUP at eXp Realty

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

* HOME BUYERS TAKE NOTE: BELTRAN PROPERTIES GROUP IN CONJUNCTION WITH ACADEMY MORTGAGE ARE PUTTING ON A FREE “BUYER’S CLASS” MARCH 7TH!

With such volatile conditions existing in the current market, our local real estate expert Jaimy Beltran, listed in the Top 50 Real Estate Brokers in the region, has taken it upon himself—in partnership with Brad Hansen at Academy Mortgage—to organize and assemble a “Buyer’s Class” for anyone interested.

If you or anyone you know is considering buying a home, this is an absolutely “must attend” event! Mark your calendars: March 7th from 6-7 PM at the Academy Mortgage office in Wilsonville (located at 29100 Town Center Loop W, near Regal Cinema in Wilsonville). And be sure to bring questions since there will be time set aside for a Q & A session.

For those who have been following industry trends these past few years, you will know that it has been a seller’s market. Here in the Northwest in particular, consistently low inventory combined with our nationwide low interest rates meant houses were selling for higher-than-listed prices and in record time. Massive bidding wars made it almost impossible for some buyers to compete. But that time has passed. The imminent shift has come, and the market has balanced itself out.

With the substantial hike we saw in interest rates last July, that frenzied atmosphere finally began

to calm. Simultaneously, there was a significant increase in available inventory. Houses started sitting on the market for longer periods of time and prices began to adjust downward as a result. For sellers, that meant no more frantic bidding wars. For buyers, that meant there was some breathing room at last. Seven months on from that initial shift, conditions for buyers are optimal provided you’re aware of all of the opportunities available.

Buyers must understand that they have a lot more leverage now than they did just one year ago. With the increase in inventory, they have choices. They can—and should, within reason—negotiate to request concessions, look for price reductions, and seek out creative lending opportunities.

There is an abundance of new and exciting financing opportunities out there right now for buyers. It’s really just a matter of partnering up with the right agent and lender to discover what’s possible. Jaimy is one of the most well-respected agents in the industry. His impeccable reputation and indomitable track record should put him at the top of any buyer’s list who’s looking to get into the market.

Brad Hansen with Academy Mortgage has an equally impressive pedigree. With almost 20 years of expertise in the mortgage industry, his team in

Wilsonville is not only the largest Academy Mortgage in Oregon, it is also listed in the top 5 of all lending groups in the state, as well as the top 5 Academy teams in the entire country. Their list of accolades is literally too long to fully divulge in this type of article.

Partnering together, Jaimy and Brad are the real estate market’s equivalent of the Dynamic Duo! Employing Jaimy as your agent and Brad as your lender means hiring two of the best people in the business who are operating at the top of their game. And don’t be fooled by their success and think that they’re all about the numbers. On the contrary, you could spend months searching and you will not find two people who are more genuine or more dedicated to their clients and their communities than Jaimy and Brad.

So, who better to obtain free advice from than two of the best? This is an ideal time to buy a home! The interest rates have actually dropped slightly from last July and here in the Northwest, our inventory is still substantial. The market is expected to heat up however, in conjunction with the weather, and it’s imperative to know what kinds of options are available.

Jaimy Beltran can be reached at 503-502-3330, or check out their website, beltranproperties.com for more info.