Wilsonville Living Magazine November 2022

Pie

Jaimy & Sherine Beltran

Nestled in the heart of Villebois, this comfortable 3bd townhouse boasts a cozy living room w/fireplace, granite, SS appliances, pantry in the kitchen, plus a dining nook. Private master suite has a walk-in closet, dbl sinks, and walk-in shower. Loft is perfect for small office/hobby space/reading nook. Close to Farmer’s Market and community parks/trails. Covered front porch is ideal for relaxing. HOA inc. internet/front landscaping/ ext. maint./pool/clubhouse. See all that Villebois has to offer!

Jaimy Beltran Licensed Oregon Broker / Owner Beltran Properties Group

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Changing Seasons

When I was younger, summer was always my favorite season, mostly because school was out and we could play until dark with our friends. As I have gotten older, I find myself gravitating more toward fall.

The changing color of the leaves, rainy days, and slightly cooler temperatures are much more enjoyable to me now than the excessive heat, dusty roads, and threat of wildfires.

As we wrap up our November issues, the rains have finally returned. There is something soothing about the sound of rain hitting the roof and the smell in the air after the rains recede.

Navigating through the changing seasons and all the upcoming holidays, we would like to wish each and everyone of you a happy and safe autumn. We will see you next month for our winter holiday issues.

Matthew Nelson, Publisher Wilsonville

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History of Pumpkin Pie: In Pumpkin Pie We Crust

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Pumpkin Pie is perhaps more American than Apple Pie, but where on Earth did this spiced and crusted orange squash custard come from? Pumpkins were first grown in Central America in 5500 B.C. and were one of the first foods brought back from the New World by European explorers. The first mention of pumpkins dates back to 1536, and they were regularly grown in England within a few years and called “pumpions,” based on the French word “pompon,” the derivation of “pompom” which refers to a chrysanthemum or dahlia’s rounded flowers.

Current data suggests pumpkin pie dates back almost 400 years. A French cookbook from 1653 has a recipe that instructs chefs to boil a pumpkin in milk, strain, and place in a crust. In the 1670 edition of “Gentlewoman’s Companion”, English writer Hannah Woolley suggests a pie be filled with varied layers of apple and pumpkin, sweet marjoram, thyme, and spiced rosemary. A crust, however, sounds like it was optional. One New England recipe detailed using a hollowed-out pumpkin, filling it with sweet spiced milk, and cooking it right in a fire; an English variant recipe included sliced apples.

England’s pie culture is legendary, known for making complex pastries for centuries. It’s likely that the Pilgrims who sailed for America on the Mayflower in 1620 were familiar with pumpkins, both as fruit and dessert, as well as the Indigenous tribe of the Wampanoag, who helped these Pilgrims survive their first year in the Plymouth Colony. A year after their arrival, on what has become known as the first Thanksgiving, 50 colonists and 90 Wampanoag celebrated the harvest for three whole days, and pumpkins were likely part of that meal.

By the 18th century, pumpkin pie was a common dish for Thanksgiving, as the holiday had become important in New England. The Connecticut town of Colchester famously postponed Thanksgiving a whole week because they lacked the molasses to make pumpkin pies. Later in 1796, Amelia Simmons’ cookbook

“American Cookery” included two pumpkin pie recipes, one which is very similar to the custard version we know today.

Interestingly, pumpkin pie gained political significance when abolitionists, for whom pumpkin pie was a common dish in New England, featured it in their novels and poems. Abolitionist Lydia Maria Child ended her 1842 poem about a New England Thanksgiving with the line: “Hurra for the pumpkin pie!” Abolitionist Sarah Josepha Hale rallied for decades for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday, featuring pumpkin pie in her 1827 anti-slavery novel Northwood: “yet the pumpkin pie occupied the most distinguished niche” among a table full of desserts.

When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, many Confederates saw it as a further imposition of Yankee traditions. Following the Civil War, Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie spread across the country and was written about in many women’s magazines.

Libby’s, a Chicago meat-canning company, began producing canned pumpkin in 1929, which became essential to every household on Thanksgiving and replaced the labor-intensive task of roasting and straining fresh pumpkin. And the rest was history. Grown for 7,500 years and baked for nearly 400 years, pumpkin pie has come a long way to arrive in cans on pantry shelves and in grocery store bakeries. When enjoying a delicious slice of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, consider its long and winding history and the countless individuals who had a hand in its creation: French and English pastry chefs, early colonists, the Indigenous, magazine editors, housewives, abolitionists, and even Abraham Lincoln.

The first American cookbook, published in Hartford in 1796.

Lydia Maria Child

Cold-Weather Skincare

Battling dryness and achieving balance

Christine Lewy

Licensed Esthetician Owner of Divine Complexions Spa Award-Winning West Coast Regional GloSkinBeauty Makeup Artist

Cooler weather has arrived, and that calls for re-examining your skincare routine. Our skin becomes drier in the winter because of lower humidity, warmer showers, and harsh winds and weather, too. These elements negatively affect the outer most layer of the top layer of our skin, the stratum corneum — also called our skin barrier. If this layer is damaged in any way, it can lead to dryness, redness, and irritation.

WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE

 Change your cleanser from a foaming type to a richer, milky option for greater hydration.

 Serums for wintertime should include vitamin B and hyaluronic acid to help hydrate your skin. Vitamin B is an anti-inflammatory and prevents evaporation of moisture from the skin. Hyaluronic acid helps pull moisture toward it. A good hyaluronic acid serum will contain various molecular weights, hydrating your skin at different levels of epidermis. Choose one such as the Intense Defense Serum from Epionce. Another key ingredient is lactic acid, which is an alphahydroxy acid that helps significantly improve the skin’s appearance and keep it naturally hydrated.

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 Like your cleanser, your moisturizer should also be a richer formula compared to summer’s light hydration. Also don’t forget your eye cream. Most skincare lines make a richer formula.

 Masks continue to be a great skincare tool to boost your skin’s results. For the wintertime, one of my most favorite masks is the Enriched Firming Mask from Epionce, applying it after your nightly skincare routine and sleeping with it on. Another favorite is the Phyto Active Firming Mask from Glo Skin Beauty.

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Don’t think for a second that just because it’s cooler outside with more clouds, you can forget your SPF. UVA, the rays that cause skin cancer and skin damage, can penetrate through clouds, rain, and windows. So just because it is winter, it is still recommended to wear at least SPF 30 daily.

When it comes to skincare, you know I always recommend medical grade. If you’re going to spend money taking care of your skin, I recommend medical-grade products that allow penetration to deeper layers of the skin, giving better results.

WINTER SPA TREATMENTS

 Winter is an amazing time for facials, especially HydraFacial. The treatment helps exfoliate dead dry skin while infusing hydration for that ultimate glow.

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Now is also the perfect time for a peel, an exfoliating spa treatment using different alpha-hydroxy or beta-hydroxy acids to exfoliate the skin, giving it a more radiant, even, and brighter appearance. Certain peels also greatly help with anti-aging.

Another ideal winter spa treatment is dermaplaning, a manual exfoliation treatment to remove the top dead layer of your skin. Pair this with a HydraFacial for the ultimate winter renewal.

Children in Oregon have some of the worst oral health in our nation. Because of poverty, lack of access, and other social and economic issues, Oregon children suffer more dental pain and infection than children in almost any other state. Poor oral health affects overall health that, when untreated, may cause even greater problems as adults.

That is why the work being performed on the Tooth Taxi is critical. It’s been 14 years since the Tooth Taxi first hit Oregon’s highways and byways, and since September 2008, Oregon youth, ages 5 to 18 old served include:

• 25,493 students screened

• 15,350 appointments in the Tooth Taxi

• 25,695 students received oral hygiene education in the classroom

• $8,744,812 value of free dental care provided

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It’s success stories like this that inspire The Dental Foundation of Oregon to continue to advocate for improvement and increased education about oral and dental health.

The DFO remains dedicated to advancing oral health education, providing charitable care, and coordinating resources for Oregon’s children and vulnerable communities. Through our Tooth Taxi program, Oregon’s only exclusive pediatric 38’ mobile dental clinic, we deliver comprehensive dental care and oral health education to children. When children don’t receive routine dental care, they are at increased risk for gum disease, permanent tooth loss, and bacterial strains of diseases like pneumonia. They may also suffer from sleep loss, speech impediments, and school absenteeism. This is why the Tooth Taxi is so critical. The pandemic resulted in economic peril for the neediest Oregonians. It disproportionately affected our working poor and communities of color, further exacerbating current and historical disparities.

Our long-term commitment to lead with equity is reflected in the populations we serve. Students of color represent a disproportionate number of our Tooth Taxi patients (compared to Oregon census data): 36% are Latino, 11% are African American, 4% are Asian, 2% are American Indian, and 45% are White.

Our patients also face a dire economic reality: 60% report household incomes below $30K, and 43% of those families make less than $20K a year. The single greatest risk factor for childhood tooth decay is poverty.

The Tooth Taxi was modeled after a similar program in South Dakota, The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. By utilizing South Dakota’s expertise and studying some of their best practices, the DFO was able to successfully launch the Tooth Taxi.

“Representatives from the South Dakota program came out and worked with us on everything from patient scheduling, to creating the right kind of forms, to staffing and numerous other logistical issues,” said William S. Ten Pas, DMD, and then-ODS senior vice president of dental services and former president of the American Dental Association. “It was great because we were able to compare notes back and forth and didn’t have to reinvent the wheel.”

One major difference between the South Dakota and Oregon program was that Oregon was able to employ a full-time pediatric dentist on staff, which meant the Tooth Taxi schedule was not completely dependent upon volunteer schedules.

The van’s first dentist to serve was Dr. Weston W. Heringer, Jr., a pediatric dentist, who accepted a two-year

contract to provide dental care on the van. Dr. Heringer has a passion for community service and is a frequent volunteer with MTI both locally and abroad.

“A healthy mouth positively affects a student’s overall health, confidence, social skills, and learning. We are excited the Tooth Taxi will be a part of helping Oregon youth be successful,” said Ten Pas.

Fun Facts

• The Tooth Taxi has logged more than 125,000 miles since it first hit the road in September 2008. Given the circumference around the equator is 24,901 miles, the Tooth Taxi has traveled 5 times around the world!

• Our new Tooth Taxi is scheduled to be completed in August 2023 and we are excited to have an official launch party after nearly 2 years of delays due to global supply chain issues.

• We are relaunching our website in January 2023 with a brand-new look, but we can still be found at www.

SmileOnOregon.org!

Photo credit: Dental Foundation of Oregon and EEK! Photography

• In 2010, the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded The Dental Foundation of Oregon with official trademark registrations for both the Tooth Taxi logo and the words TOOTH TAXI.

Patient Quotes

• “Now that I am healthier, I feel that I am able to be a better student.”

• “I cannot believe that a quick dental cleaning gave me more confidence.”

• “My teeth and smile are such an important part of my high school job search appearance, and I didn’t understand the impact this had on my confidence during job interviews with employers.”

Oregon Foundations Investing in Oregon’s Youth

The Dental Foundation of Oregon extends its deepest thanks to the many donors to our organization. Because

of the generosity of so many, the Tooth Taxi continues to benefit from financial support from organizations such as the Juan Young Trust, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, and the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Support from our donors, corporate partners, and foundations believe that every child deserves a healthy mouth and the opportunity to visit with a dentist at least once a year. Funded privately, and with no state or federal dollars, the Tooth Taxi delivers high-dollar value dental treatment. These treatments, along with education about good oral and dental hygiene during classroom presentations by Tooth Taxi staff, create meaningful change in the lives of children.

Volunteers Make A Difference

Although the Dental Foundation of Oregon and the Tooth Taxi employ a small full-time staff, were it not for our dedicated volunteers, it would not be possible for us to remain organized and deliver consistent care and positive experiences to those we serve, amd not just on the Tooth Taxi but at our annual special events, community fairs, and dental industry conferences.

According to the latest report from Independent Sector, in 2021, the valuation of one hour of volunteer time in Oregon was $29.75! With volunteer support from our corporate partners like Columbia Bank, Heritage Bank, and Moda Health, not to mention the dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists, it’s nearly impossible to place a dollar figure on the contributions made for over the past 14 years! To learn more about the Independent Sectors volunteer valuation methodology, visit them at www.IndependentSector.org.

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Welcome To A New Wilsonville Chamber Member

and Coaching

Terry Wager

Christine

We were very grateful and excited to help Concert School of Music celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at their amazing brand new studio located at 9150 SW Pioneer Ct H, Wilsonville, OR 97070 A capacity crowd heard from inspirational co-owners Lori & Nathan Givens about their mission of "Music for Everyone" Our goal at Concert School of Music is to provide high quality music instruction in a supportive environment. We strive to challenge each student to their fullest, while providing motivation to help them achieve their goals. www.concertschool.com • 503-682-9820

Morning Spark Networking Event October 19th, 2022

The incredible chefs at Springridge at Charbonneau spoiled us with delicious breakfast burritos, eggs benedict, fruit and pastries. We learned from the SpringRidge team of Garth Hallman, Sheri Storr and Lesa Coen all about how the long-term tenured dedicated staff at SpringRidge work to create a very special place. When you add in all the incredible amenites, activities, and wellness programs it's no wonder the reviews are so exceptional. Springridge at Charbonneau • 32200 SW French Prairie Road • Wilsonville • (503) 987-3976

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Pork Chops with Apples and Cream Sauce

4

Tablespoons Olive Oil

Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Thyme

Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste

Pork Chops

Large Apple, Peeled, Cored, and Thinly Sliced

1 Tablespoon Butter

Cup Apple Juice

Cup Heavy Cream

1 Teaspoon Cornstarch

Step 1: Combine oil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Add pork chops, brush with the marinade, and set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook pork chops until browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until lightly browned on the other side and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a serving plate, cover and keep warm.

Step 3: Reduce heat and add butter to the skillet. Add apple slices and cook until they start to change color, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer apples to the plate with the pork chops and keep warm.

Pan-fried pork chops served with apple slices and apple-flavored cream sauce make for a quick dinner for the whole family.

Step 4: Stir apple juice, cream, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add to the skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil while scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook and stir until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops and apples.

The Search for POW/MIA Wednesday, Nov 2 11 am-12:30 pm Zoom

The Search for POW/MIA Wednesday, Nov 2 11 am-12:30 pm Zoom

The Search for POW/MIA Wednesday, Nov 2 11 am-12:30 pm

Zoom

Learn about the search for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action with a director from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Presented by G R Gillette, Director, Partnerships and Innovation and Grants Officer

Learn about the search for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action with a director from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Presented by G R Gillette, Director, Partnerships and Innovation and Grants Officer

Learn about the search for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action with a director from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Presented by G R Gillette, Director, Partnerships and Innovation and Grants Officer

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Book Notes Concert

Book Notes Concert

Book Notes Concert

Sean Gaslell Saturday, Nov 12 2-3 pm

Sean Gaslell Saturday, Nov 12 2-3 pm

Central Area

Central Area

Sean Gaslell Saturday, Nov 12 2-3 pm Central Area

Sean Gaskell first heard the kora performed live in his hometown of Olympia, Washington That performance by Kane Mathis, who would become his first teacher, inspired him to immerse himself in music of the kora and travel to its homeland in West Africa. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots, often called Jalis or Jelis.

Sean Gaskell first heard the kora performed live in his hometown of Olympia, Washington That performance by Kane Mathis, who would become his first teacher, inspired him to immerse himself in music of the kora and travel to its homeland in West Africa. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots, often called Jalis or Jelis.

Sean Gaskell first heard the kora performed live in his hometown of Olympia, Washington That performance by Kane Mathis, who would become his first teacher, inspired him to immerse himself in music of the kora and travel to its homeland in West Africa. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots, often called Jalis or Jelis.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Family Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays

Address 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070

Address 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070

Address 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070

Hours Monday - Thursday 10-8 Friday - Saturday 10-6 Sunday 1-6

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10:30am

10:30am

10:30am Oak Room

Oak Room

Oak Room

Toddler & Baby Time Tuesdays

Toddler & Baby Time Tuesdays

Toddler & Baby Time Tuesdays

10:30 & 11:15am Oak Room

10:30 & 11:15am Oak Room

10:30 & 11:15am Oak Room

Remember!

Remember!

Remember!

Youth programs are on break from November 20th-26th.

Youth programs are on break from November 20th-26th.

Youth programs are on break from November 20th-26th.

Your First Call in a Home Disaster

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer | Photos by Megan Rose Photography

Yikes! A water pipe bursts and the basement is flooding, or a severe winter storm topples a tree and demolishes a section of roof. Emergencies such as these require immediate assistance. What to do? Who to call? Rapid Response Restoration & Construction LLC will come to your rescue any time day or night, any day of the week—that includes weekends and holidays too!

Rapid Response Restoration & Construction realizes that emergencies don’t wait, so neither should you. Unique in the industry, they are the only “fullservice” restoration company in the area, serving communities spanning approximately a 2-hour driving radius from their McMinnville-based operation. Dryouts and damage repair from water, smoke, fire, etc. is only the beginning of the services they offer. Rapid Response Restoration & Construction also contracts the build-back and repair side of the project, “which is a bonus for our customers,” expresses co-owner, Melissa Watson. A homeowner is never “left stuck” by what to do next or where to turn once the initial dry-out or demolition is done. Rapid Response Restoration & Construction stays on the job and helps the homeowner “navigate the process from start to finish,” walking them through the needed repairs, as well as completing those repairs.

“It feels really good seeing the process through to the end,” Melissa says. “And we are proud to have partnered with some really amazing local companies and contractors with the same core values.” Rapid Response Restoration & Construction has worked hard to build their own community of partnerships by incorporating “likeminded” local and small businesses. These affiliates assist with projects during times of high demand, and those requiring specialty services (i.e. carpet services, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Customers can rest assured that the same quality of service will be implemented throughout the entire project.

Recognizing just how confusing and overwhelming it can be dealing with insurance while experiencing the heartbreak of a fire, the severity of water damage, or the like, Rapid Response Restoration & Construction is there for you. They work with ALL insurance companies and offer deductible assistance as well. As

Melissa relates, “We want to be that shining light, we want to be somebody that’s on your team, we want you to feel that you have a friend in the project, we really strive for that.”

Based in McMinnville, owners Joel and Melissa Watson started Rapid Response Restoration & Construction 7 years ago. Joel grew up in Newberg with a background in construction and had worked previously in restoration. He loved the science behind the repairs—drying out buildings, etc., and had the opportunity to work for a few large corporations. Although the Watsons found that large corporations were “not for us,” they gained valuable business knowledge. Having identified areas they could improve upon, they realized their vision would be best suited to the small town community. Melissa, who was born and raised in McMinnville, was excited to move back to the area to raise a family and “bring our knowledge back home,” promising that in our business “we would do all the things we saw the need for.”

Customers are top priority at Rapid Response Restoration & Construction! And if you’re wondering, they take on non-emergency jobs too. Offering full-spectrum construction, they “do it all”— fence building, deck building, kitchen remodels, etc.—whatever the customer needs. Towards the end of each project, homeowners are provided a complete “walk through” addressing

any remaining details, and upon completion they receive a Certificate of Satisfaction.

Joel and Melissa are proud of the reputation they’ve built for Rapid Response Restoration & Construction LLC. They can hold their heads high as they encounter their school children’s coaches and teachers, and their neighbors and friends, “because we believe in what we do,” says Melissa. They show their support for the community through attending local nonprofit events and sponsoring local youth teams.

On Call 24/7, Rapid Response Restoration & Construction LLC: Your first call in a home disaster! Call them at (971) 325-4609, email rapidresponse.or@gmail.com, or visit online at rapidresponserestorations.com.

10 THINGS SELLERS SHOULD AVOID in today’s real estate market!

BELTRAN PROPERTIES GROUP at eXp Realty

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

By this time, anyone reading our magazine should be familiar with our friends Jaimy and Sherine Beltran and their entire team at Beltran Properties. They have not only kept us all informed every month regarding the ever-changing status of the real estate market, but they have also educated us and provided us with invaluable advice, proving time and again why they are the preeminent realtors in the area. This month, Sherine has provided us with a highly-practical and extremely beneficial list for those who are considering putting their house on the market.

10 things sellers should avoid, according to Sherine Beltran:

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Do not skip the initial “walkthrough.” While not as widely utilized as some other practices, this should be the first step for any seller prepping their home. By having a professional walk through and assess your property from a marketing and market value perspective—and offering advice on where to put your money regarding remodeling and repairs—you will be far better positioned to not only sell but also get top dollar. Understanding the local market and how to best present your home to buyers within that market is an essential strategy.

2. Do not skip the full house inspection. Once you’ve decided how to present your home, the next most important step is the inspection. This should really be done in tandem with the walkthrough since your remodeling decisions may be to some degree dependent upon required repairs. Remember, nobody wants to purchase your unaddressed maintenance issues. As the market shifts towards a more balanced position (away from a seller’s market), buyers can afford to be more demanding. Do not put your sale in jeopardy by trying to save a few dollars on repairs.

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Do not skip professional staging and photos. You only have one opportunity to provide buyers with a first impression. The natural “buzz” that comes from a new home being placed on the market only declines over time. If the photos are unflattering or if the house is not properly staged, that initial debut can fail to procure interested buyers, and it’s difficult, if not impossible, to reestablish that level of excitement. If a house sits too long, or is taken off the market to be reintroduced at a later date, agents and buyers tend to question what’s wrong with it.

4. Do not price your home based on what you need to net in the sale. This is a tough one. Many people, even agents, sometimes fall into the trap of pricing a house where they want it to be, or where they think it should be, versus allowing the current market to determine the number. Again, you only have one chance at a first impression. Overpricing can impede your sale, and force an adjustment. That adjustment, lowering the price, can again be a sign to buyers that something is wrong with the house. Don’t fall into this trap!

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Do not assume buyers are uneducated about the market or that they are willing to overpay to secure a property. This is an addendum to the previous tip. You must recognize that buyers are out in the marketplace viewing multiple homes and they are comparing yours to all of the others. Do not go into this process with the idea that you can somehow sneak things past the buyers. Generally speaking, they are far more savvy about current conditions than sellers.

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Do not assume everyone else loves your pets as much as you do. Some people are allergic. Some people are afraid. Regardless of reason, pets should never be present at showings. You must also minimize the obvious

signs of their presence (toys, food bowls, kennels, etc.) and keep everything as clean as possible. Fluffy is adorable, but less so to someone who suddenly can’t breathe.

7.Do not skip the Open House. This is all part of the excitement and the frenzy; the “buzz” surrounding a new property on the market. It gets more eyes on the home, and it’s an essential step to be included on many websites (which only list new homes with open houses). Also, it’s a terrific way to get honest and valuable feedback from buyers.

10.Do not hinder or deny showings to anyone. The more available and accessible the home is to viewings, the easier and quicker it will sell. As a seller, you must go the extra mile to allow potential buyers access so they can visualize their belongings in the home. That might include multiple viewings for measurements, etc. Within reason, be patient, be tolerant, and be available. It could literally make or break the sale!

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Do not panic and drop the price too quickly. Provided you’ve followed all of the previous steps, done all your research, and priced your home accurately based on the current market value, then don’t panic if the home doesn’t sell as quickly as you’d hoped. “Time on market” is shifting. Homes are sitting longer as demand eases, so give it time. If you’ve priced correctly, it should sell.

A good agent should be willing to have the “difficult” conversation and be honest with you regarding these types of concerns. There is no better realtor than Beltran Properties Group at eXp Realty. Contact Jaimy today at 503-502-3330.

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Do not neglect ongoing maintenance and/or repairs. Just because the house is on the market, that doesn’t mean you should wash your hands of it. Keep the lawn mowed, the leaves raked, the roof cleared. Until closing, the home should perpetually remain in show-ready condition. And don’t forget to do a final clean once you’ve moved everything out.

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Addams Family Values (1993)

“Don’t I deserve love... and jewelry?” A Thanksgiving movie celebrating family while razzing the holiday’s origins in dark comedic fashion. In this unpredictable and brilliant satire, Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls in love with a murderous gold digger (Joan Cusack) who quickly turns him against his own family. This classic “us vs. them” movie is ridiculous, dark, and a heartwarming look at a family’s idiosyncrasies. Starring the above, plus Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá, Christina Ricci, and more. Rated PG-13 for violence and mature themes.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

“What kind of Thanksgiving dinner is this? Where’s the turkey, Chuck?”

Primetime Emmy-winner, cute, heartwarming, and instructive like all Peanuts. After Peppermint Patty invites herself to

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving, he decides to have an all-kids feast much to his culinary dismay. Chuck does his best with Snoopy and Woodstock’s help, but of course there’s drama, reconciliation, and dinner and pumpkin pie at Grandma’s. Unrated due to its age, but a solid G. Son in Law (1993)

“You guys have chickens? I love chickens! Are they extra crispy or original recipe?” A quintessential ‘90s movie, with Pauly Shore, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, and Brendan Fraser. In this wacky culture clash romp, a farmgirl comes home from college for Thanksgiving and brings her best friend home, a wacky party animal and city slicker. It’s goofy, cheesy, and ridiculous. Love it or hate it, it’s Pauly Shore. Rated a strong PG-13 for innuendo and language.

Freebirds (2013)

“Do you know what “hypothetically” means?” “ No, but I can imagine a scenario where I might.” From the creators of Monster House and Tale of Despereaux , and voiced by Amy Poehler, George Takei, Owen Wilson, and Woody Harrelson, this is a cute

and family-friendly Thanksgiving flick. About two turkeys time-traveling back to the first Thanksgiving so they can take themselves off the menu, it’s bright and colorful, star-studded, and plays on words and pop culture. It won’t change your life but it will make you and your kids laugh. Rated PG.

The Humans (2021)

“The horror stories for the monsters are about the humans.”

Melding psychological drama and horror, and set almost entirely in a cramped and gross Manhattan apartment, this is a different albeit entertaining Thanksgiving movie. As a metaphor for the guests’ own anxiety and secrets which are revealed over the film, the apartment has a life of its own, from creaky walls and floors, swinging doors, eerie shadows, and flickering lights which eventually go all black. It’s emotional, haunting, incredibly written and acted. Rated R for language and mature themes.

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Remembering

A Generation

T he History of Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial

By Tyler Francke, Contributing Writer

The Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial in Canby represents many things: a community’s appreciation for the service members and veterans who have helped keep our country safe, a promise to protect oppressed people, fight for freedom and independence, and above all, hope for a better tomorrow.

For longtime Canby-area resident and United States Army veteran Michael Breshears, one of the driving forces behind the memorial, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, it represented something else: a chance for healing and reconciliation for so many Vietnam-era veterans, like himself, who were not given the heroes’ welcome they deserved.

When Breshears separated from the military in 1968, he was so disenfranchised that he actually threw away his Army uniform. “I was done with the military,” he told The Oregonian in 2011. “I was angry at the way we were treated and we weren’t thanked for what we did when we returned.”

His perspective changed in 1986, when he and his wife, Irene, saw a traveling version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall

monument in Washington, D.C. “I have no idea why seeing the wall was a turning point for me, but it was,” Michael Breshears recalled. “My anger at the military and the way I was treated stopped. After seeing the wall, I ended up joining and being active in several veterans’ organizations.”

The Breshearses were so moved that they, along with a large group of other veterans, civic leaders and volunteers, worked for 12 years to fundraise, design, and build another spectacular memorial in Canby, alongside Highway 99E.

“From individuals to businesses, everyone had a hand in making this happen,” said Randy Carson, former Canby mayor. “It could not have happened if it weren’t for the dedication of countless people.”

The committee raised more than $1 million in in-kind and monetary donations from countless businesses, organizations, and individuals to make the ambitious project a reality. The land was donated to the city by The Holland Inc., which owns the neighboring Burgerville.

Hundreds of letters and notes, phone calls, and emails they received over the years inspired them to push forward, the Breshearses recall. “Even though it hasn’t been easy, we just kept going,” Irene said.

“We once got to a point when we didn’t know how we were going to raise the last $40,000 to complete the project,” said Michael, adding that he’s thankful to the Canby Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus for hosting fundraisers in February that brought in the last dollars for the bronze statue. This final fundraising push included–among other efforts–a campaign collecting thousands of bottles and cans (worth a nickel apiece) to furnish the bronze statue that was the monument’s finishing touch.

The plaza’s most distinctive element is “Little Orphan Annie,” the real 1970 Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopter refurbished to look like a MedEvac chopper that hovers over the memorial, as if about to continue its life-saving work of airlifting wounded service members to hospitals.

The Huey, which is believed to be (theoretically, at least) still in working order, was acquired from the Ohio National Guard and personally delivered across the country by two Oregon National Guard members: Sgt. Leslie Larios of Canby and Spc. Kevin Magsayo of Milwaukie, members of Alpha Company, 141st Support Battalion, who accompanied the apparatus on the nearly 2,500-mile journey on a lowboy trailer from Ohio to Oregon.

It takes a lot of paperwork–and patience–to get a surplus chopper from the Department of Defense, and Breshears had been trying to snag one for three years before finally locating the one that now serves as the centerpiece of Canby’s memorial.

Opportunities to get a Huey from California and Idaho National Guard units fell through, but the Canby committee got approval to borrow a Huey from the Ohio National Guard. The helicopter is on permanent loan from the federal government.

“She’s a good old bird,” Michael Breshears said at the time. “We’re thrilled to death to get her.”

The Huey is more than just a flying machine to Breshears, whose life was saved by a crew flying a similar model while he was serving as a combat photographer in South Vietnam. During a vicious battle on Veterans Day in 1970, Breshears’ shoulder and right leg were pierced by shrapnel, but heavy fighting kept the rescue helicopters away until the following day when the Hueys appeared, hovering inches off the ground, to lift the injured soldiers from the battlefield.

“Angels from heaven,” Breshears recounted to The Oregonian in 2003.

The plaza, which is also a Blue Star Memorial, is also dominated by the bronze statue known as “A Hero’s Prayer,” which depicts a wounded soldier being carried by another soldier, with a Vietnamese girl holding the wounded soldier’s hand.

The wounded soldier represents Army Spc. Warren E. Newton, of Canby, who was only 18 when he went missing

in action on Jan. 9, 1968. The soldier carrying Newton represents Marine Pfc. Gary W. Martini, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing two other Marines during a firefight that killed him on April 21, 1967.

Other elements (like the bell) celebrate Vietnamese culture. The plaza is in the shape of the Asian character “Shou,” which means “long life” or “longevity.” The plants surrounding the memorial also hearken back to the Southeast Asian country, including palm trees and bamboo.

Michael said he wanted the memorial to be a place of peace and healing, a place to remember the men and women who served their country

in all wars. “This is a humanitarian memorial, not a war memorial,” he stated. “It’s about hope. The people in the bronze statue will be looking up at the helicopter that is coming to help them or they could be looking up at the sky in prayer.”

The site is overseen and maintained by the nonprofit Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial committee, with the support of the Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057 and other local veterans’ groups.