

60TH CELEBRATION OF FAMILY AND CULTURE AUGUST 16-18
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FRI. AUG. 16th
12PM‑11PM
ON THE MAIN STAGE:
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Hueca Omeyocan –Azteca Danza
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Los de Zima – Youth band
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Mariachi Luz de Oro
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Meet the Fiesta Court (Presented by Chemeketa Community College)
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Simplemente Norteño
9:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Candente ShowEl Fogenaso musical
10:30 pm – 10:45 pm
Announcements & closing music
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SAT. AUG. 17th
10AM‑11PM
ON THE MAIN STAGE:
11:00am – Fiesta Parade Sponsored by Mega Foods (Starts at Woodburn City Hall)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meseta Purepecha –Woodburn Cultural Group
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Portland Lucha Libre
4:00 pm – 5:15pm
Cosecha MestizaWoodburn Ballet Folklorico
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Portland Lucha Libre
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Los Alegres de La Sierra –International Norteño band from Sinaloa, Mexico
9:15 pm – 10:45 pm
Lalo y Los Descalzos –International Grupero band 10:45 pm – 11:00 pm
Announcements & closing music
SUN. AUG. 18th
10AM‑10PM ON THE MAIN STAGE:
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Anaya’s Band – Salem versatile band 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Los Tata Keris – Los Viejitos Alegres de Michoacan
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Portland Lucha Libre
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Mariachi Mexico En La Piel & Ballet Folklorico Mexico En La Sangre – Premier Mariachi & Ballet Folklorico group
5:35 pm – 6:35 pm
Portland Lucha Libre
6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Grupo SA-OR -Salem versatile band
8:15 pm – 9:45 pm
Grupo La Apuesta – International Duranguense style band
9:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Announcements & Closing music
beer and family fun in Hubbard
By Andria Young, Hubbard Hop Festival
Summer is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for the Hubbard Hop Festival! The Hop Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and will include something for everyone: a parade, food and beverages, live entertainment, tons of activities for kids, a car show, a 5K run, bingo and more!
This year’s Hop Festival, sponsored by Mega Foods, takes place Saturday, July 20, at Rivenes Park in the center of Hubbard. Hop Festival board member and treasurer Andria Young says the board has been working hard to make this year’s 50th anniversary extra special.
“We really wanted the Hop Festival to be a family event, and I think we’ve achieved that over the last couple of years,” says Andria. This year’s kid’s area, sponsored by the City of Hubbard, will include bouncy houses, slides, inflatable games, a bubble foam machine and more.
The annual parade, sponsored by Hubbard Chevrolet, begins at 10 a.m. “Everyone is welcome to be in the parade,” says Andria. “My brother, cousins, and I looked forward to being in it every year when we were young. We’d really love to
see more kids join in the fun this year. Dress in costume, decorate your bike, walk your dog – the possibilities are endless!” Online pre-registration is available, or you can register in person the morning of.
The family-friendly beer garden allows all ages to enjoy the live music and hit the dance floor. “There is no cover charge and we have three great bands lined up this year,” says Andria. The Entertainment Stage, sponsored by the Kennedy Group, will see The Backwoods Country Band kick things off with some perfect line-dancing music. Next up is Kelsey Bales, who always has the crowd on their feet with her rocking brand of country. Headlining the event is the incredible Five Guys Named Moe, a 12-piece band playing all your favorite rock and pop songs from the 1970s all the way through the 2000s.
The Car Show, sponsored by 808 Automotive, will once again be organized by the Over the Hill Gang car club, who will be handing out prizes for the best cars. The annual
Horseshoe Tournament, sponsored by Justin Stearns State Farm, will have competitors vying for the coveted winner’s hat. There will also be a 5K Fun Run with an improved course, raffle drawings with great prizes, bingo, and a marketplace full of crafts and other goodies.
All these activities will have you working up an appetite, and the Food Court, sponsored by Hierba Buena, will be serving up all kinds of delicious food, including burgers and fries, corn dogs, Mexican food and the famous Hubbard Firefighters sausage dinner. Sweet treats include ice cream, shave ice, and donuts.
“Come on out! Bring your family and friends! Hubbard is such a great community, and we have a lot to celebrate,” Andria says.
For more information and updates about the event, please find us on Facebook at Hubbard Hop Festival.
provide land, resources, tools and training,” Chris explains. The program is typically three years long and Chris was two years in when he started Cultivated Roots in 2021. “It seemed like a great option to help feed my family, and now we’re proud to be feeding the community as well.”
By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer
Every human deserves access to fresh, healthy food, and luckily, Oregon has an excellent climate for growing a large variety of vegetables and fruits. Located in Portland, Cultivated Roots is a small, black-owned urban farm focused on organically grown vegetables and herbs distributed and donated to feed the greater community.
Chris Hamilton’s family has a longtime connection to the land, starting with his grandfather, a farmer from Mississippi. Chris’s parents moved from Chicago to Oregon in the 1970s and worked for the forest service in Tiller before settling down to start their family in Medford. Growing up, he remembers having a large garden. “It’s something my dad has always done: growing food and giving it to his friends and neighbors,” Chris says. “My brother and I were out there all the time, working alongside our parents, playing and snacking on fresh vegetables.”
Chris was re-entering the workforce in 2019 after six years of being a stay-at-home dad when he learned about Pathways to Farming and knew it was the right opportunity. A collaboration between Oregon Food Bank and black-owned farming enterprise Mudbone Grown, the program supports BIPOC farmers and teaches them the ropes of entrepreneurship to start and grow a farming business. “You put in your time and energy, and they
Cultivated Roots operates primarily off grant funding and partnerships, and in return they provide subsidized CSAs — community-supported agriculture — to local food pantries. It started when Mudbone Grown was looking to support black educators at KairosPDX, a local nonprofit that delivers equitable education to underserved communities.
“There’s a lot of people experiencing food insecurity in this area,” says Chris. “I started going to KairosPDX once a week and bringing an assortment of fresh produce with tote bags for people to take home.”
After that, the farm secured funds through the food bank to bring free CSAs to the people of northeast Portland, starting with Prescott Elementary. They’ve
collaborated with various schools, food banks, pantries and other Pathways farmers to feed families throughout the community.
Chris plants his crops on Mudbone Grown property in Corbett and, in the past, at Unity Farm next to the food bank. This year, they are working to assemble raised beds in the Hamilton’s yard at their home in the Parkrose neighborhood. Vegetables and herbs are their specialties, and this year’s crop plan includes a delicious variety of sustainably cultivated peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, kale, lettuce, broccoli, onions, carrots, beets, turnips, pumpkins, cilantro and more.
As providers to a diverse community, Cultivated Roots grows culturally specific items as much as possible. “We’ve done bok
choy, collard greens and different types of garlic,” Chris says. “There’s something for everyone.” Occasionally, they offer seasonal fresh fruit harvested from other farms or out in the wild.
An entirely family-run organization, the team at Cultivated Roots includes
Chris, his wife Kerry, and his daughter Mia, who is already learning how to grow food and be self-sufficient. Currently working as a full-time consultant during the day, farming is a labor of love for Chris. “It’s a lot of hard work,” he says. “But helping people, having the peace of mind of knowing where my food comes from, and just being able to walk outside and put my hands in the dirt makes it all worth it.”
Chris believes urban agriculture is the future of farming, and his business represents a reimagining of what it means to be a farmer. “You don’t have to own a huge property or use a bunch of fancy machinery,” he says. “It’s people growing their own food in whatever space they’re given and using regenerative practices to stay in tune with the natural world.” The Hamilton family is forever grateful for the support
Roots has received both in and out of the Pathways to Farming program. “There’s been a lot of love. We’re so thankful for all we’ve been given and to have that opportunity to help others, it means everything to us.”
To support, partner, or collaborate with Cultivated Roots, visit their website at www.cultivatedroots.org
EVERY Wednesday from 7 to 9pm
July 10th through July 31st
Park Road - July 10th
Timothy James Band - July 17th
21 Turns - July 24th
Bootleg Ridge - July 31st
Aurora Colony Days Biergarten
Free event with food and drinks available for purchase.
Friday August 9th, from 4:30 to 10pm
Old Aurora Colony Museum Courtyard
Enjoy music by Mark Seymour and Friends at 6pm.
Sponsored by the Aurora Colony Historical Society
5k Run
Saturday, August 10 at 7:30am
Enjoy a chip timed 5k run or brisk walk, winding through the historic streets of Aurora! Or watch the kids burn off breakfast as they run a chip timed 1k.
Aurora City Park - 21074 Main St NE 12:00pm to 4:00pm
See classics of all makes & models.
Market In the park & Outdoor Antiques Market
Celebration in the Park finale
AUGUST 10th, from 7 to 10pm Slicker Country Band
office team that does all of our customer care,” comments Vorster, noting that once the remodel is complete a team member as well as a design specialist will reach out to follow up and answer any questions.
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
Re-Bath of Portland. Now there’s a business name that conveys a clear message. As the largest complete bathroom remodeler in the U.S., Re-Bath has contracted more than 1.3 million bathrooms nationwide. A locally-owned and -operated franchise, ReBath of Portland serves an area that includes Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Columbia, Cowlitz, Hood River, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Skamania, Tillamook, Wahkiakum, Washington and Yamhill counties.
Experts in the field, Megan Vorster, Sales Manager of the Portland franchise relates, “We do pretty much everything within the footprint of the bathroom.” Free consultation, free in-home design and quote are offered at no obligation. What are you waiting for? Give them a call today!
In just four easy steps, Re-Bath will transform your bathroom from “design to done.” Beginning with an initial in-home consultation with a design specialist to building a custom design package employing a traditional, transitional, rustic or contemporary design style, to removal and preparation, and lastly, finishing up with the professional installation of your “new” bathroom. “We have an amazing
Popular Re-Bath projects include shower conversions for aging and accessibility solutions.. To make bathing safer for those individuals, Re-Bath will remove the tub and install a walk-in shower in its place with a low threshold configuration. Other remodels focus on updating a shower or tub design for those who want to enjoy something luxurious and beautiful. In addition, flooring, cabinetry and countertops are available. “We love to hear from people and help them create the bathroom of their dreams,” relates Vorster.
Owners Spencer Shaw and Evan Wyke opened Re-Bath of Portland in 2019 as their third franchise location. The original franchise opened in Boise in 2005, followed by Spokane. Since Portland, they have added a Seattle location. Shaw and Wyke, who love the Northwest, are happy with their four locations. Moving forward, they just plan on taking care of their clientele and supporting their regional service areas. “It’s a family-friendly, family-run business – that’s why I like it here,” remarks Vorster, who joined the team in January 2021.
Each year Re-Bath of Portland donates a free tub or shower remodel to a charity organization. This year they’re planning on donating to a women’s shelter. Always on the lookout for a recipient, Re-Bath of Portland encourages anyone with a suggestion to get in touch with them.
Visit the showroom at 19300 S.W. 118th Ave. in Tualatin. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Saturday by appointment. Call 503-746-8522 or email rbportland@rebathnw.com. Please visit rebath.com to view the photo gallery, get more information and to get started on your remodel today!
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
Come and celebrate Woodburn’s 60th Annual Fiesta Mexicana! Legion Park, located at 1385 Park Ave. in Woodburn, will once again host this festival honoring family, heritage, and culture. Fiesta Mexicana was originally founded in 1964 to mark the end of the harvest season and was later recognized in 2017 as an Oregon heritage tradition. This year, join with friends and family from August 16 through 18 and celebrate one of Woodburn’s finest historic traditions.
The city’s largest event each year, the Fiesta serves as a platform for the Fiesta Mexicana Court. Since the Fiesta’s inception, the Court has been positioned prominently in the festivities, and has evolved as an avenue for members to share and grow in their leadership and mentorship roles. Members of the Court demonstrate a commitment to academics, community service, and selfless performance of duties during all official Fiesta Court functions.
compassionate. Many of the youth serving on this year’s Fiesta Court are first generation students who have a passion for sharing their culture and giving back to their community.”
Woodburn welcomes the 2024 Fiesta Mexicana Court and acknowledges their accomplishments!
Woodburn Community Relations Manager, Yanira Herrera shares, “Fiesta Court is a leadership development program that provides participants the opportunity to develop their existing skills as well as introducing new opportunities to learn and grow, empowering the next generation of leaders to be skilled and
Aliyah Calderon
Woodburn H.S.
“I joined the Fiesta Court because I am proud to be a member of this wonderful and diverse community and I would love to be able to be a good representation of our lovely community.” Aliyah enjoys team sports and is a member of SMILE Club and Gardening Club.
Betzabet Gascar
Woodburn H.S.
“Being part of one of my community’s biggest events of the year will add purpose to my goal in life: That is to serve the place that helped me thrive.” Active in volleyball, Track and Field, Yearbook (former secretary) and Boys & Girls Club Oregon Youth of the Year.
Flannery Kinsey
Santiago Valencia
Woodburn H.S.
“I want to get out there and help people because that is a big way to create a stronger bond with the community; it is my passion to get to know more about my beloved culture.” Member of Monarcas Club, On Track OHSU, Juntos, PCUN Garden, Link Crew, HOSA; and Woodburn community volunteer.
Irene Rodriguez
Estrada
C.C.C. Woodburn Center - Early College
“I became a part of Fiesta Court with the aim to inspire young Latinas, drawing inspiration from my older sister Maira, who was an example of empowerment when she was honored as Fiesta Mexicana Queen in 2009.” Student Association
of Woodburn VP, Wrestling, Cross Country, Mariachi, Concert and Jazz Band. Will attend George Fox University for anesthesiology. Awarded Ford Family Foundation Scholarship; George Fox Merit Scholarship.
Jazmine Ortiz
Woodburn H.S.
“I joined Fiesta Court because it allows me to get to know my community on a deeper level. It has also been a dream of mine when I was young to be a princess in the Fiesta Court.” Key Club President (responsible for significant membership growth), SMILE Club, On Track OHSU Secretary, TURNO, Link Crew, Tennis, Yearbook, Mariachi, Peer Ambassador, Global Leadership Certificate, led fundraiser for hurricane Ian, helped begin an elementary mentoring program called Leoncitos with a local elementary school.
Jose Solis-Gomez
Woodburn H.S.
“I joined the Fiesta Court because I always wanted to see a prince or king join the court during the Fiesta Mexicana. I hope to cause a new trend where there will be more princes and kings to come.” Member of Monarcas Club and Mariachi. Singing and dancing is one of Jose’s favorite things to do.
Woodburm H.S.
“I decided to join the Fiesta Court because I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I didn’t grow up with my culture and I don’t know much about it, but it is okay because I am learning as I am going.” National Honors Society, Key Club, On Track OHSU Recruitment Officer, American Red Cross Club, Link Crew,
Choir, Volleyball, Basketball (one year as team manager) and Track and Field.
Perla Barragan –Chavez
Woodburn H.S.
“I say that we as a diverse community have the culture and roots in which they should be seen and learned from. I would like to connect more to my roots and see the importance of having representation of who I am in this community, the daughter of immigrant parents.” Monarcas Club, Peer Ambassador, Family University Volunteer, Link Crew, Key Club, National Honors Society (master web officer), Close Up Program (trip to Washington DC with focus on civic affairs and government) and United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.
Vanessa Perez Marcelino
North Marion H.S.
“Since the first time I went to Fiesta Mexicana I wanted to participate in the Fiesta Court. I was always told I could participate when I was older and now that I am, I’m glad I can. I want to encourage others to participate and embrace who they are.” Vanessa enjoys writing poetry and playing guitar for others.
Yatzil Morales
Silverton H.S.
“I joined Fiesta Court because of the experience. I decided that this would be a good opportunity to learn, strengthen, and expand my leadership skills. I also wanted to be able to represent my culture and school.” Silverton High School Eagles Club President (focus on celebrating cultures), Key Club, Tennis and Link Crew.
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
- John Lubbock
Bastille Day
Day National Macaroni and Cheese Day
Nude Day Shark Awareness Day Be a Dork Day
* Denotes that the date changes each year Father-in-Law Day
Day*
Compliment Your Mirror Day
Disobedience Day
Eat Beans Day
out of the Sun Day
Pick Blueberries Day
Pina Colada Day
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
National Hot Dog Day*
Peach Ice Cream Day
World Emoji Day
Yellow Pig Day
Amelia Earhart Day
Cousins Day
National Drive-Thru Day
National Tequila Day
Tell an Old Joke Day
Independence Day
National Country Music Day
Cheer up the Lonely Day
Make Your Own Sundae Day
National Blueberry Muffins Day
World Population Day
National Apple Turnover Day
International Bikini Day
Work-a-holics Day
Different Colored Eyes Day
National Motorcycle Day *
Pecan Pie Day
World Kebab Day *
International Kissing Day
National Fried Chicken Day
Barbershop Music Appreciation
Mutt’s Day
National Caviar Day*
World Listening Day
Wear Purple for Peace Day
National Daiquiri Day
National Raspberry Cake Day
All or Nothing Day
Culinarians Day
National Carousel Day
National Chili Dog Day
Threading the Needle Day
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Dog Days of Summer - (July 3 – Aug. 11)
National Blueberry Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
Aunt and Uncle Day
Summer Olympics 2024*
System Administrator
Appreciation Day *
National Grilling Month
National Hot Dog Month
10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 2425 26 27 31
Embrace Your Geekness Day
Fool’s Paradise Day
National French Fries Day
National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
Oxymoron Day
IIce Cream Soda Day
National Lollipop Day
Moon Day
Space Exploration Day
Ugly Truck Day
National Day of the Cowboy *
National Love is Kind Day
Take Your Houseplants for a Walk
Take Your Pants for a Walk Day
Walk on Stilts Day
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as thing grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald
National Avocado Day
National Watermelon Day
Unlucky Month for weddings
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Park and Recreation Month
National Picnic Month
National Watermelon Month
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
Did you know that INC in Love INC doesn’t stand for Incorporated? Love “In the Name of Christ” (INC) is a faith-based nonprofit organization started in 2009 that offers free assistance for qualifying families in North Marion County. Coordinating with local churches and resources, Love INC will provide assistance for accessing services and supply clothing and hygiene products for immediate needs. Volunteers provide case management for ongoing situations; they evaluate each client’s needs and proceed accordingly. Love INC helps people of all faiths with open hearts, including non-believers as well.
Many crucial services and partnerships are orchestrated through Love INC. Dental van service is coordinated with Medical Team International that provides the van, United Methodist Church provides electricity, Rotary backs it with their support and Love INC schedules all client appointments and calls to remind them of the appointments. “It’s a nice partnership in that area,” comments Rosetta Wangerin, Executive Director of Love INC and longtime Woodburn resident. Furthermore, clients in the Hubbard, Gervais, and Woodburn communities, by way of contract, are eligible to receive utility assistance for water shut-off notices once per year up to a limited amount.
Car seats that “grow with the child” are funded through a
grant and given away to families; parents can safely bring their infant home from hospital and continue to use the seat even as the child grows. One Friday in July at the Woodburn Fire Station, “We’re going to show people how to properly install a car seat and how to put a child in a car seat,” Rosetta relates.
Love INC stocks infant wear from birth to 2T, with larger sizes coordinated through Foursquare Church; Family Building Blocks serves as a resource for diapers. Love INC has some baby furniture and other barely used items such as bouncy chairs. Household items are also available thanks to a partnership with United Methodist Church who stores these items.
Together, Rosetta and Treasurer Nancy Talbot tag-team for many of these services. Nancy also points out that the November 2 Annual Gala Dinner and Auction is their largest fundraiser for the year and they are currently accepting donations and sponsorships for this event. To donate goods throughout the year, call (971)983-5683 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tue./ Wed. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Relying almost entirely on volunteer staff, Love INC is presently seeking individuals who are bilingual in Spanish and English and willing to take on case management. The organization also provides suicide prevention and awareness training and have a current staff of four trained facilitators. In 2023 Love INC helped about 1,200 families representing over 4,000 individuals and would like to see even more church involvement within the community.
Love INC is located at 970 N. Cascade Dr., Suite 100, in Woodburn. Call 971-983-LOVE (5683) or email info@loveincnmc. org. For more information visit their website loveincnmc.org.
“Glory” (1989)
“There’s more to fighting than rest, sir. There’s character. There’s strength of heart.”
A heavy, important and enlightening film of American history, “Glory” tells the tale of the first official Black regiment in the Civil War. After President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, recently freed Black men join the Union’s 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), who volunteers to lead them. As you can imagine, race relations are deeply heated during this time, and the Black soldiers struggle and grow in their new roles in the harsh reality of war, courage and camaraderie. Being a marginalized regiment, they are neither given proper equipment (shoes, for instance, leading to bloody and battered feet) nor the opportunity to fight, but Col. Shaw holds his ground, gets his men what they need and leads them into action. Rated R for graphic violence, language and mature content.
Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library or rental kiosk.
“An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” (1991)
“One man’s sunset is another man’s dawn.” This cartoon musical sequel follows the Mousekewitz family who, after finding freedom and settling in America, are still having trouble with cats. Promised a place where mice and cats live in peace, they head out west and of course find nothing but trouble, Fievel especially. Animations were hand drawn by the illustration team from “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” and scored beautifully by James Horner; this was produced by Steven Spielberg and starred the voice talents of Dom DeLoise, Jimmy Stewart, Christopher Plummer, Madeline Kahn, Phillip Glasser and more. It’s an American adventure, wholesome and great for the whole family. Rated G.
“Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011)
“Let’s hear it for Captain America!” 1941. A scrawny Steve Rogers wants to join the US Army but he’s rejected five times due to his poor health. Enlisting in an experimental super soldier program out of desperation, Steve becomes Captain America, a goodhearted soldier with super strength and fast reflexes. From there, he rejoins his childhood friend Bucky Barnes and leads a covert team into German territory, fighting and preventing the Nazis, HYDRA and Red Skull from succeeding in their plan for world domination. Interesting side note: “Captain America Comics #1” was created in 1941 by Marvel Comics as a patriotic symbol to fight Nazi propaganda, and in that comic Captain America punches out Hitler! Rated PG-13 for violence and mature content.
July 4th Facts
While most people know John Hancock for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence, he was also the first person to sign it. His signature is so prominent because he said, “I want King George to be able to read that without his spectacles!”
Barbecues are a common sight on July 4th, and so are hot dogs. It’s estimated that Americans consume around 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day alone.
The Pledge of Allegiance was originally published in 1892 by Francis Bellamy and was intended to be used by any country. It wasn’t until 1942 that Congress officially recognized it for use by U.S. citizens.
The Woodburn Fire District recently dedicated a new air unit to Warde Hershberger, a volunteer firefighter who has devoted more than 60 years of service to the fire district. The purchase of the new air unit is part of an initiative funded by a 2021 voter-approved general obligation bond, which has also enabled the purchase of seven other pieces of apparatus. The new emergency response vehicles are being used to replace aging equipment and outfit the new fire station in Gervais that is scheduled to be completed in early 2025.
Following a brief dedication gathering, Woodburn Fire Chief Joe Budge shared that the idea to dedicate the new air unit originated from one of the district’s career firefighters as a great way to honor Warde’s unwavering dedication to the fire district and the communities they serve. Chief Budge added, “The fire district would not be able to meet its mission without the help of dedicated volunteers like Warde.”
When Hershberger reached the age when he no longer entered burning structures to fight fire, he became one of the primary operators of the fire district’s air unit that plays a crucial role at fire scenes. It carries additional air cylinders for the breathing apparatus that firefighters wear while working in smoke or toxic environments and it is equipped with an on-board compressor that allows cylinder refilling at fire scenes. Air cylinders last 20 to 30 minutes depending on the firefighter’s exertion level and each firefighter uses two or more cylinders at a typical residential fire. The new air unit that is replacing a unit that has been in-service since 1991 is also equipped to provide firefighter rehab at major incidents. The air unit operation, cylinder filling and firefighter rehab functions are usually proviced by volunteer firefighters and members of Woodburn CERT.
Born in Woodburn in 1939, Warde has deep roots in the community. His grandfather established Hubbard Auto Repair in 1914, which his father later relocated to Woodburn,
renaming it Woodburn Auto Repair in 1931. The business, which also sold DeSoto Plymouths prior to WWII, was purchased by Warde and his two brothers in 1973. The three brothers operated the business as Hershberger Motors for 30 years before selling in 2003.
Beyond his service to the fire district, Warde has been a dedicated volunteer at the AWARE Food Bank since 1998 and Habitat for Humanity since 1990. He has also been an active member of the French Prairie Kiwanis Club for over 44 years and, along with wife Pat, serves at their church, Zion Mennonite. Warde and Pat have been married for 66 years and have three children and eight grandchildren.
Reflecting on his long tenure with the fire district, Warde noted that he has served under five different fire chiefs, each of whom has elevated the district to new heights. Pat emphasized the significant role the fire district has played in their lives, highlighting their deep connection and commitment to the community.
The fire district has an ongoing need for volunteers to operate the air unit and the district’s fleet of five water tenders that provide water to fight fires in rural areas that do not have fire hydrants. Retired truck drivers and equipment operators are ideally suited for this role. Any member of the community that is interested in learning more about the training and time commitment needed to become a volunteer firefighter and join the 25 volunteer and 16 career firefighters that protect the communities of Woodburn, Gervais and surrounding areas is encouraged to contact the district main fire station at 503-982-2360.
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ANIME WATCH PARTY
Mondays 4:00pm
Ages 13-18
Drop in and watch Anime with us and talk about Manga. Snacks provided.
Baby and Toddler - Wednesdays at 10:30am
Spanish Storytime - Thursdays at 3:30pm
Family Storytime - Fridays at 10:30am
Russian Storytime - Saturdays at 10:30am
SATURDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS
Saturdays 10:00am
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By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer
The Pacific Northwest is a unique region with special conditions for growing hazelnuts, also known as filberts. The mild, moist climate and the perfect soil quality designate Oregon as “hazelnut country.” For the first time since 2018, join the community for Donald Daze, the ultimate hazelnut celebration with a parade, classic car show, local vendors, food, live music and plenty of fun activities guaranteed to delight the entire family!
Like many things, the Donald Daze Annual Hazelnut Festival paused during the pandemic, but now it’s back and better than ever! Festival Chairperson Connie Lindsay has been part of the Donald Downtown Beautification Committee for seven years and is excited to be part of reviving this incredible community event. “We’re proud to be celebrating the harvest of hazelnuts,” says Connie, “as well as other farming in the area, since we are sitting in the heart of our region’s agriculture.” Donald is home to one of Oregon’s largest hazelnut processing plants.
This year’s festivities are scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The party, sponsored by Propane Northwest, will kick off with the Hazelnut Parade, a giant community procession through downtown Donald. “We have some awesome entries this year,” Connie shares, “including a lot of agricultural equipment floats, military vehicles, classic cars and even a few classic tractors.” The festival’s highlight, the classic car show, sponsored this year by GK Machine, will feature a lineup of stunning vehicles parked downtown off Main Street all day.
Donald Daze is all about family fun!
Sponsored by North Marion Recycling, the Family Fun Zone will be located near Little Donald Park and will feature a balloon artist, professional bubble magic, carnival games and more. There’s even an ax-throwing booth for
the kids with plastic axes. “We wanted this to be a very familyfriendly event,” says Connie. The town of Donald is home to a popular skatepark, and they’ve invited a group of skating experts to come and perform an exciting demonstration of skateboard tricks. They’ll also be giving lessons, so bring the kids and their skateboards to learn the basics of skating in a skate bowl. All skill levels are welcome!
With a marvelous lineup of vendors, the festival is also a great place to appreciate local artists and makers. Exhibitor booths will be stationed downtown, including pottery, Native American artwork and more. Food vendors will be serving fun snacks like cotton candy and ice cream. And a celebration would only be complete with music in the air!
The city is closing down Williams Street, and Donald Tavern is hosting an outdoor beer garden with live
entertainment, including a DJ and a live band.
The celebration of local agriculture isn’t possible without its amazing volunteers. “I love working with the volunteers and the sponsors because you can see how much they love Donald,” says Connie. “It’s been great to see this festival be so well received by the local community.”
The Donald Daze Hazelnut Festival will be located on Main Street in Donald, between Butteville Road and Williams Street. For more information, visit www.donalddaze.com.
The sun is shining, and that means it’s time to get outside and play. But it can also mean heat exhaustion, sunburn, allergic reactions and twisted ankles.
What do you do if your day in the sun doesn’t go as planned?
Visit Salem Health Urgent Care, right here in Woodburn, for minor illnesses and injuries. And for bigger issues, the emergency room in Salem is open 24/7.
that “he was recycling before recycling was cool.” As the founder of Keizer’s C.G. Long and Sons, he tore down old military barracks such as those at Camp Adair and resold the materials. During the mid to late ’60s Chester’s sons, Buddy (Kelly and Mark’s grandfather) and his brother Buster, extended a 20-year lease on the business to a family who ran it while the brothers did a bit of traveling and adventure seeking.
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
Photos by Brittany Jungenberg
Long Bros. Building Supply proudly celebrates 50 years of serving the Woodburn community and surrounding areas. Established in Woodburn in 1974 as L&L Building Supply, this local family-owned and -operated company has a rich history reaching back four generations. What sprang from C.G. Long and Sons, a business that developed in Keizer for recycling military barracks in the late ’50s and early ’60s is today a thriving building supply enterprise in Woodburn, which includes an inviting and well-equipped retail hardware store and boutique gift shop.
The early 1970s brought the Longs to Woodburn to buy another property and build another lumberyard, which remains the original location of the current Long Bros. Building Supply founded in 1974 – although at that time it was called L&L Building Supply. When the Keizer lease expired in the ’80s, the family ran both businesses, C.G. Long and Sons (Keizer) and L&L Building Supply (Woodburn) under the corporate name of Long Bros. Building Supply, Inc. In 1995, now in the hands of the third generation, brothers Larry (Kelly’s dad) and Jim (Mark’s dad) focused all their efforts on the Woodburn yard, officially moving everything to do with L&L Building Supply in Woodburn under their corporate name, Long Bros. Building Supply, Inc.
Cousins Kelly Long, Vice President of Operations, and Mark Long, Vice President of Sales, are fourth-generation owners who took over the storied Long Family’s Woodburn business when their respective parents retired. Looking back over the family history, Kelly recalls of her greatgrandfather Chester
Focusing on customer service and a relaxed, familyoriented atmosphere, Kelly comments, “We like to make sure the customers get help from start to finish.” To achieve that, the close-knit crew includes a delivery driver, a person that handles the freight department, an office manager and a sales person responsible for the pole barns for tractor storage and livestock shelters. The rest of the crew are sales associates who provide quality customer care at the service counter.
If you believe that Long Bros. Building Supply is just another lumber yard, think again. In addition to the usual supply of lumber, plywood, fencing and pavers, etc., they also have a fully-stocked hardware store with a wide variety of supplies for electrical and plumbing needs, paints and paint supplies, power tools, fasteners and so much more. “We try to maintain a very clean, warm and inviting atmosphere and we want everybody to feel welcome,” Kelly expresses. “Customers can feel free to walk up to the counter and ask for help or direction for an item.” Sales associates will find the requested item, bring it to the counter and finish the process at any available computer. No waiting in line!
While you’re there, be sure to check out the Buzzsaw Boutique. “Not many hardware stores have a boutique inside,” Kelly points out. Opened in August 2023, the Buzzsaw Boutique occupies an approximate 300 square foot corner of the hardware store. You’ll find a large Lego selection for the kids, coloring books and crayons, a gift section, lotions and soaps including the popular men’s Dr. Squatch brand and a large line of Rowe Casa
Big on celebrations, Long Bros. is commemorating their 50-year anniversary of business at its original location in Woodburn with special events to honor their loyal clientele. On June 6 they celebrated “Contractor Day,” an event for farmers, agricultural types, nursery folk, small contractors, handyman professionals and the like, to meet and interact with some of the vendors. The event also featured a DJ, raffle and barbeque. Looking ahead, Saturday, September 7 will feature a communitybased event with a focus on the homeowner. Details will be forthcoming.
organics. Spices and seasonings for grilling as well as in-house custom-made shirts are also among the inventory. “We try to have a little niche, so if you need a small, unique gift for a birthday or anniversary or just for fun, you can come in here and get your gift, card, and gift bag – everything you need, so you can just walk away ready to go,” Kelly relates.
“Lil’ Hammers Club” returns this year as a three-event series. Originating as a hands-on kids’ event commemorating Long Bros. 30-year anniversary, it’s only fitting to revive the club for this year’s 50-year anniversary. The June 22 kickoff once again has the children building birdhouses, just like they did 20 years ago. Registration for the second event, which takes place in August, can be accessed by a link on the Long Bros. Building Supply Facebook page as soon as it becomes available – so be on the lookout.
Giving back to the community, Long Bros. helps support the Kiwanis chili cookoff, the Fourth of July breakfast, Rotary’s mud run and school athletics through financial contributions, donated materials and auction basket donations. Stop by Long Bros. Building Supply, located at 195 Birds Eye Ave. in Woodburn. Give them a call at (503)9814041or visit their website longbrosbldg. com for more information.
Long Bros. Building Supply proudly celebrates 50 years of serving the Woodburn community and surrounding areas. Established in Woodburn in 1974 as L&L Building Supply, this local family-owned and -operated company has a rich history reaching back four generations. What sprang from C.G. Long and Sons, a business that developed in Keizer for recycling military barracks in the late ’50s and early ’60s is today a thriving building supply enterprise in Woodburn, which includes an inviting and wellequipped retail hardware store and boutique gift shop.
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