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8 Willamette Living Magazine | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2022In This Issue 46 4555 coming in ThE NOv/DEC 2022 ISSuE Holiday Gift Guide Builder's Showcase advERTiSing ads@willametteliving.comwww.willametteliving.cominfORMaTiOn541-740-9776 Regulars 18 City Gems 20 Art in the Valley 28 The Bookshelf 32 Day Tripper 70 Real Estate Update 71 Sten: On the Money 72 The Haberdasher 73 Gardening With Brenda 74 Kris on Health 75 Looking Good 76 Medical Cannabis 24 Valley Pets andBudLucy Outside!GetCapreseSalad On the Cover: One of the major food attractions in our area is the Corvallis Farmers Market. Where you'll find picture perfect, organic carrots from Riverland Family Farms The magazine for Oregon's Willamette LIVINGValley Willamette FOOD & WINE VALLEY ARTWILSONVILLEPETS&EVENTS+ 2022 Portland to Eugene, and everything in-between! Who's a good boy? Teddy is!
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At Ron Tonkin stadium for our annual Hops Baseball respite. The Spongebob popsicles are a must.
If you’re more interested in indoor activi ties, there is a ton of art activity going on, from Currents Gallery in McMinnville, and River Gallery in Independence to Gal lery Calapooia in Albany, and New Zone Gallery in Eugene, it’s artsanity! Check our events page (or the website) for more info on upcoming events/classes. As always, thanks for reading Willamette Living. Summer, it ain't over #hermistonwatermelonsyet!
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The dog days of summer are upon us at Willamette Living! Normally in our annual “Valley Pets” section we garner about 20 entries. This year, 82 fine looking animals grace our pages! We’re working with Heartland Humane Society in Corvallis to help spread the word about all the great pets they have available for adoption. It seems after Covid, a lot of temporary “work from home buddies” have been surrendered for adoption. There’s a Ger man Shepherd named Teddy, that made me really have to remind myself about where I am in life, after having had “GSD’s” for years, I’m pretty happy with my glove compartment sized micro-dog, Mr. Wee. But Teddy is a good-looking young fella for sure! Continuing our pet theme… we received an essay from Cynthia Pappas, Eugene author, about life with dogs. If you’re a pet lover, you’ll relate to Cynthia’s Alsostory.in this issue, we have another install ment from our friends at The Friendship Force. Since 1992, the local chapter has been promoting good relations between groups. Some come here, and sometimes they go there, wherever “there” happens to be. It seems like an idea whose time has come, again. As you’ll discover, The Friendship Force is based in more than 45 countries on 6 continents, with 15,000 active members taking over 300 journeys yearly. Sounds like fun! We’ve got a couple of recipes from Mi chelle at Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes in this issue. One is for a fabulous pecan pie, and the other is dedicated to our furry friends -- a “Pupcake” recipe. If you look carefully, you can find Michelle’s dog among our pet photos. Her dog is named, what else… Cupcake! As those of you who know me can attest, I really hate to face the fact that summer is coming to an end, but it’s not over yet! As our new Travel & Lifestyle contributor, Elaine Rea has outdone herself, with this issue’s profiles of Wilsonville and Hillsboro. Elaine is GREAT at ferreting out all the interesting stuff to see, do and eat in little pockets of Oregon. Now that gas has come down a bit, it’s time to hop in the car for an end of summer road trip!
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By Susan Bourdet A watercolor painting is always an adventure for me. I compare it to navigating a new stream, full of beautiful vistas and new discoveries, but also full of unseen challenges and hazards. I discovered this brilliant medium when I was twelve years old. Having to spend a year in a body cast following spine surgery, I was not at all happy with my young life. Since I loved drawing, my folks enrolled me in the only art class available in Butte, Montana at the time - an adult watercolor class taught by a well-known local painter, Hilton Leech. He and his kind group of students encouraged me and coached me through the basics. My mom bought me the required sable brushes, good-quality rag paper and a whole array of watercolor paints that came in tubes, not the usual metal box. The experience was very different from watercolor in the grade school classroom where the usual kit was a little set of cake watercolors, wimpy brush included, and a piece of regular construction paper. I still feel that many would-be watercolorists are so defeated by these lousy materials that they give up on the medium before they ever really get started.
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In college in the late sixties, all the art majors were trying to choose subjects that were either shocking or weird. I was not a very good fit. I finally scored an A in my painting class by painting huge renderings of microbes I saw under the microscope in my botany class. The bizarre forms, complete with wild hairs, incomprehensible appendages and strange colors were an absolute hit with the professors!
A Watercolorist's Journey
I emerged from college with my natureprejudice still firmly in place. I married my college sweetheart and eventually moved to Oregon. By the early 80’s, the genre of nature art had become popular, and I was lucky to find Wild Wings, my print publisher, and a whole series of galleries nationwide to show and sell my art. I also found a wonderful group of friends in the field and, though there was some vicious competition, I was happy just to be doing what I loved. There were major shows and art expos all over the country and adventures to wild places to find and photograph birds and animals.
Much of Mr. Leech’s class was demonstration. From the first time I watched him flood his vibrant colors onto a wet sheet of paper, I was transfixed. The medium seemed to take on a life of its own, the pigments flowing to create new tones and shades, and seeming to impart a sense of emotion and mood as they blended on the paper. I was hooked on watercolor from that moment.
During those years, I learned a lot from other artists, but most of all, from nature Iherself.learned the essential appeal of light - using a little backlight or a shaft of sun to transform an ordinary scene into something that would draw the viewer’s eye and convey a sense of a moment in nature, captured just before the bird or animal could fly or dart from the page. My technique gradually evolved and I wrote two instructional books about watercolor for Northlight Books “Painting the Allure Out of the Shadows - Barn Owl
While most painters struggle with the whole question of “what to paint”, I never did that. I had two great loves - art and nature. Growing up in southwestern Montana, I learned the names of birds and wildflowers as soon as I could speak, and nature was both a refuge and a source of delight for me. In choosing my subject matter, I simply combined these two great loves into my own kind of expression. The soft, blending background I learned from Mr. Leech seemed like a perfect foil for the birds and animals I loved to render in delicate detail.
14 Willamette Living Magazine | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 of Nature” and “Capturing the Magic of Light.” I also worked with Lynn and Jim Powers’ company, Creative Catalyst, to produce several instructional videos. I taught all over the country, enjoying the travel and the new people I met along the way.
I have lost count of how many paintings I’ve done over these many years, but painting nature never gets old for me. There is infinite variety in the botanical subject matter I love to portray - always varying with the seasons and offering colors and forms that present a constant challenge. I’ve done lots of wildlife but
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Visit River Gallery in Septem ber and October to enjoy some fanciful glass work by Sheryl Thompson, longtime partner with the Gallery. She offers a variety of fused glass pieces to spice up your indoors and outdoors with visual fun and light heartedness. These whimsical and funky eye catchers range from candy store colors to black and white; from abstract to realistic; and, from pieces for container and landscape plants to indoor wall décor. Joining Sheryl is her partner Richard Staats, local Salem area blacksmith. Their unique pieces of iron “Topiary” for any garden will be on display as well. Have a warm Fall Season and hope to see you at River Gallery soon. Art Associates Show Our Associate members will be exhibiting their work in our front room during the months preceding Autumn. These artists display various mediums of art to fulfill your art Thedesires.participating artists are: * Richard Bergeman * Morgan Brodie * Marla Brummer] * Pat Cochran * Dean Hansen * Jo Hockenhall * Jim Hockenhall * Michelle Mills * Nathelle Norfleet * Bill Shumway * Dan Wenger River Gallery 184 Main Independence,St. OR 97351 rivergalleryart.com503-838-6171
Susan’s work is featured during the month of October at Gallery Calapooia, with new art, large and small. The show will be up from Sept. 27 through October 29, with a reception from 6 -8pm on October 7.
Enjoy the upcoming Au tumn days by taking a stroll to River Gallery! The weather is lovely, and we have plenty of art to feast your eyes on. Stop by and see us in beautiful downtown Independence! We have two exhibits during the months of September + October. Our window artist is Sheryl Thompson
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eventually came to focus mostly on birds because they are there in every environment and are accessible to everyone. The ways a bird interacts with its environment and with other birds will often offer me a sort of story to tell with my painting - a description not only of the bird and the plants, but a sense of being there and peeking through the foliage into a secret world. With the addition of some expressive lighting, that secret might be captured for my viewers. I’m a granny now, with two wonderful kids who are accomplished artists and share my addictions to both art and nature. Will the grandkids follow along? Who knows! I’ve found a wonderful group of artists at Albany’s Gallery Calapooia, and at Elsinore Gallery in Salem, the local venues where I show and sell my paintings, limited editions and calendars. I don’t teach much anymore but I still paint nearly every day and the watercolor adventure - the journey on the unknown river, always draws me on. Every painting, like the unexplored stream, has its pitfalls and revelations. It never really gets easy, but it also never gets boring!
FOOD & WINE | www.willametteliving.com 17 Richard Staats IntheWindow GALLERYRiver Thursday-Sunday Noon-5p. 5038386171 184S.MainSt.,Independence,OR www.rivergalleryart.com Associates Show September October Events BarbMeyer,RubyValleyMarsh Sheryl Thompson 230 NW 6th Street, beatrice.artwork@gmail.comCorvallis541-456-4971OriginalworkbyBeatriceRubenfledArt by Appointment Contact Beatrice to schedule. TOLEDO ARTS DISTRICT MICHAELGIBBONS.NET Prelude to Spring 15” x 18” by Michael Gibbons Michael Gibbons Signature Gallery, 140 NE Alder St. Toledo, OR 97391 Call: 541-336-2797 | eMail: MichaelGibbonsArt@charter.net
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One for four locations in and around Portland, they use robotic carts to deliver meals. Their appetizers include samosas and wings like Garlic Lemon Pepper. They also offer a variety of noodle and curry dishes. We were blown away by the Strawberry Falooda, a layered “wet” dessert with pistachio and rose water.
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Hillsboro Civic Center
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Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy jacksonbottom.org
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This shop has been in downtown Hillsboro for 60 years and stocks hobby kits for all skills and ages: from model trains, planes, and rockets to doll houses, miniatures, and remotecontrolled vehicles.
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This women-owned business sells handmade dog treats, “pupcakes,” and nutritious snacks for dogs and cats. They support young entrepreneurs who make collar embellishments and greeting cards as well as sourcing locally for accessories like bandanas and bowties. Their second location will open in Beaverton in Fall 2022.Hillsboro Hobby Shop 345 E Main St hillsborohobby.com
This is a light, bright and beautiful shop or as the interior designer-owner calls it, a “Lifestyle Boutique.” Besides fabulously curated home décor they have a selection of specialty foods that make the perfect “consumable gift.” They carry women’s lines of apparel with inclusive sizing from S-3X as well as baby clothes and accessories. And they are opening a second store in Cedar Mill in Fall 2022.
Bennett Urban Farm Store 276 E Main St Bennetturbanfarmstore.com
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Opened in 2017, they stock farmer’s markets products from 70 local suppliers in their brick-and-mortar store. The also serve their own roasted coffees and baked treats.
White Birch Design Co 137 SE 2nd Ave whitebirchdesignco.com
Home of the Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball club. The Hops are a High-A team with a season that runs from early April to mid-September. The stadium is one of the best around, seats 5,000+ fans, and offers affordable, family-friendly fun including fireworks after Friday night games.
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Managed by Hillsboro’s Parks & Recreation Department, it spreads across 635 acres with 4.5 miles of trails through a variety of habitats. Wildlife (including deer, otter, and beaver), native plants, and over 150 species of birds are recorded annually. Located 1.5 miles south of the Civic Center, the wetland’s Nature Center is open daily. Admission is free; there is a suggested donation of $2 per person ages 10 and up.
133 E 3rd Ave puppernickel.com
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Art in the Mid-Valley
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"Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.” – René Magritte
The Corrine Woodman Gallery at The Arts Center will feature Natura, an exhibit by Sarah Ciampa. Her body of work examines our human relationship with the natural world and the way we interact with nature physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Sarah has spent over a decade working on painting detailed, realist still-life paintings in the style of Classical Realism. The show runs from October 4th to November 12th.
By Brian Egan
The Arts Center Hours Noon to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday (at time of publication, please check website for updates) • Phone 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net
Duncan M - Never Alone
My tenure on The Arts Center’s Board of Directors has come to an end after 13 years. It has been a rewarding experience that has introduced me to many local artists and art guilds. I have learned so much about the operations of a non-profit organization and will remember my time there fondly. I will continue to be a member of the Exhibition Committee and volunteer at special events. The Arts Center has a dedicated staff of nine, a ten-member board of directors, and a large team of enthusiastic volunteers who together keep art alive in our community. My departure leaves an empty seat on the board that needs to be filled. If you live in the greater Corvallis area and would like to help inspire creativity and contribute to community, go to theartscenter.net and apply to become a member of The Arts Center Board of Directors. Applicants with a wide range of skills and interests are needed for our dynamic work. Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2022 for terms beginning in October.
The Arts Center hosts its 34th Annual Fundraiser: Art for the Heart, on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 6pm to 9pm at the Corvallis Community Center, (2601 NW Tyler St, Corvallis). This year's Embracing Brave theme celebrates courage, resilience and milestones, with many ways to have fun supporting community arts: an 8”x8” art gallery and online auction, and evening program with artistic desserts, special speakers and a Live Auction of ten great experiences. The Arts Center's popular Pre-Gala Art Bar Creative Cocktail event returns, Thursday, September 22nd, from 4pm to 7pm. Enjoy a 4 Spirits Distillery artisan cocktail while you preview all of the 8x8 artworks donated to support the Art for the Heart Gala. For more information and tickets see theartscenter.net Also tied into The Arts Center’s theme of Embracing Brave, the Through A Veteran’s Lens show is a complex gathering of imagery from dozens of veterans and their loved ones. Beginning in early spring of 2022, veterans from Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties were asked to submit photographs to share their stories, through their own lenses. Whether portraying their time of service or their time at home with family and loved ones, the veteran artists contributed photographs that tell a tale. In the summer of 2022, additional participants were invited to a series of workshops to learn about digital cameras and storytelling through photography. Participants worked with local professional photographers to learn how to capture the essence of a person in a portrait, how to use light and perspective lines to engage a viewer in imagining the story, and how to set the scene by changing the angle of approach. Another workshop was held with women veterans at Red Feather Ranch, a Philomath non-profit, where participants used cyanotype photo processing to make photographic art to reconnect them with the earth, reclaiming and recentering their feminine power and identity. The show runs from September 29th to November 12th in the main gallery, with a reception: on Thursday, October 20th, from 5:30 pm-7:30pm.
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Sarah Ciampa - Naturall Air Land and Sea
FOOD & WINE | www.willametteliving.com 21 The Corvallis Fall Festival Sept 24 & 25 in Corvallis’ Central Park for more: ww.corvallisfallfestival.org
The 49th Fall Festival is here! Two glorious days filled with amazingly talented artisans and live entertainment for the whole family. The event features free admission, a free shuttle, and artmaking opportunities for the kids. Come on out and browse your favorite local artists’ beautiful creations, meet old friends and have lunch, then walk over to the historic Whiteside Theater for the Saturday Night Street Dance! One of the premiere events in the Willamette Valley, the Fall Festival among downtown Corvallis’ fall colors, is a weekend not to be missed.
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The Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will host its 39th Annual Exhibition of Fine Woodworking October 14th to 16th at the Corvallis Public Library event room. After two years of virtual Guild activity, members return in 2022 to display their best works for all to see. The exhibition is open to the public on Friday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Everyone is invited to meet the artisans at a public reception from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on opening day, Friday, October 14th. The Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild includes professional and hobbyist woodworkers who share their skills and techniques with one another and anyone else interested in fine craftsmanship. Monthly Guild meetings are open to everyone. More information is online at Longwww.mwwg.nettimecurator at The Arts Center, Hester Couke will be retiring this fall. To celebrate her contributions to our local art scene an exhibit titled 30+ Retrospective will run through September 26th. This show features the work of the many members of The Arts Center Exhibition Committee spanning the 30 years of Hester’s tenure. Hester is an accomplished artist in her own right and will show her work in the Corrine Woodman Gallery at The Arts Center from now until September 21st. The show is titled Hester Couke, My Other Life, and provides us a glimpse of what she does in her spare time. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) takes place on September 15th and October 20th. A list of artists and venues can be found at www.corvallisartswalk.com . You can get some exercise, meet new artists and maybe purchase a piece of art, all in Downtown Corvallis
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Art for the 2022 Festival Cada Johnson’s “Fall Maple Tree”
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In a food processor combine flour and salt. Add in butter pieces and pulse until coarse meal forms. Add in water a little bit at a time until dough begins to stick together. On a floured surface, form your dough into a ball, and roll out into approximately a 12” circle (for a 9”) pan. Lift dough into pan, and either crimp edges or press with a fork. Chill about 30 minutes or while you make the filling. FOR THE FILLING Combine all ingredients except pecans in a bowl, then add pecans last. Poor into chilled unbaked pie crust and bake at 350° for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Recipes compliments of Michelle Ashley Custom Cakes in Salem Oregon 503-837-9880 • michelleashley.com PIE
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• Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then invert cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 6-inch round baking pans. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, bak ing powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat the pumpkin, applesauce, peanut butter, eggs and honey until well combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour ingredients and mix just until combined.
Frosting In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together the yogurt, peanut butter and honey until fluffy and smooth. Use an off-set spatula to frost the cakes. Dec orate with dog biscuits and serve to your pup!
22 Willamette Living Magazine | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 Baking for Two PIE CRUST ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter cut in small pieces 1 ¼ cups (155g) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2-4 tablespoons cold water FILLING 3 large eggs 1 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 cups toasted chopped pecans
Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
Pumpkin Pup Cake 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, wheat and oat flour may be used as well 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder
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• 2 large eggs 1-2 tablespoons local honey
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I spent 25 years as an interior designer in Portland and Eugene. With my husband’s encouragement as a fellow artisan, I created Sanctuary Designs in 2009. My process is intentionally meditative rather than intellectual. I allow projects to percolate organically while playing with watercolors, acrylics and pen and inks. My 3-D collages, greeting cards and journals are greater than the sum of their parts, which often are natural objects that I per sonally collect in my nature walks. I collect hundreds of leaves to find one or two that speak to my heart.
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I am not trying to make any political, social, or even gender statement in my work. It’s not about technique or being spiritual. It’s about coming from wherever art comes from for each individual. I am simply looking for the balance between the heart and mind. Nature helps me to breathe, helps me to look at things from a place of balance.
Featured Artist at Albany's Gallery Calapooia Charles Maughan
Hello fellow residents of Corvallis, I’m Charles Maughan and I’m running for Mayor. Until my family’s recent move I served as your City Council member for Ward 2 (South Corvallis and parts of Downtown). I enjoy working with community members to create a better place for all of us to live, and I’m asking for your vote on November 8th.
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Art can serve to inspire us to feel the joy that is a natural part of being human. It offers some much-needed relief during these unprecedented times. It has be come my joy to share this unique experi ence in a variety of nature inspired pieces that offer a sense of being in a sanctuary. My deep reverence for the natural world has inspired a collection of contemporary and arts and crafts designs that serve to enhance a variety of interior settings. My husband and I moved from outside Portland to the Albany area in 2019. Our home is surrounded by oak trees and borders some beautiful farmland. I enjoy spending moments during my day to simply listen, and experience the presence of nature. This relationship has developed within me a deep reverence for life. My passion is to integrate that experience into my own life and to share that presence with my artwork. I have found that I am especially fascinated by the beauty of the leaves and try to cap ture the endless variation of their shapes, colors, and the exquisite detail through my mixed media art.
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HOW TO TEACH IT:
ATTENTION:
Exercises 1-4 progress from most simple (for dog and human) to most difficult. More difficult exercises install more self control in your dog. Depending on the distractions in the environment, you might decide to gather your dog’s attention in different ways.
EXERCISE 1. Watch Me: Start with a treat held right at your dog’s nostrils, then draw it to your face, holding it between your eyes. If your dog looks at your face, praise and treat. Progress to adding the verbal cue, “Watch Me” when you can make the movement without food in your hand.
EXERCISE 2. Helper Sound: Use an interesting noise to cause your dog to look at you. Praise and treat.
Jenn Michaelis, BA, CPDT-KA, RFE-CI (she/her) Owner, Trainer, Behavior Specialist SassyT Canine Academy LLC, dba Wonder Dogs jenn@wonderdogsonline.com | 406-396-3353
A GATEWAY TO SELF-CONTROL
WHY TRAIN IT?
Work on each exercise in five different locations to make sure your dog can respond to his attention cues reliably.
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Important Tips:
• You must train all humans around your dog to minimize over-use of her name. You really, truly CAN wear out a dog’s name! We are teaching her that her name has value, so using it unnecessarily and without reinforcement undermines this •process.Balance the value of your treat against the temptation of nearby distractions. Use simple dog food if no one’s around, and high-stakes cheese or liver in the face of squirrels or other dogs!
Jenn has been training professionally since 2003 and is committed to force-free positive-reinforcement training techniques that are fun, effective, and easy to learn. She enjoys empowering and educating dog guardians to create a wellbehaved and cherished family member.
• Distractions can help or harm this process, so “shrink” the distraction with distance to make the game easier. It should take less than 3-5 seconds to gather her attention. If it takes longer, move further from the distractions, and try again. If she’s staring incessantly at you, work closer to the distractions.
Jenn Michaelis with Ringo and Terra
EXERCISE 4. Voluntary Check-In: In a low-distraction area, stand still and quiet. Wait for your dog to voluntarily look up at your face. Praise and treat. To increase the difficulty, add distance or movement, or play the game in more distracting places.
Because getting your dog’s focus with a single effort is very useful. You can distract her from enticing trash in the street or keep her eyes on you when walking past another dog. You can more easily get your dog to come when called if getting her attention is easy. Plus, dogs that are rewarded for paying attention do it more often voluntarily. And attentive dogs are easier to train.
Build it, Maintain it, Value it
EXERCISE 3. Name Recognition: When your dog is looking at the environment, say her name cheerfully only once. Praise and treat when she looks at you. If she doesn’t, use a helper sound, then praise and treat.
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Wilsonville!
This Oregon State Park is at the site where, on May 2, 1843, the vote was taken to form Oregon’s first government. That 52-50 vote is commemorated by a granite marker. The park is 678 acres and houses an air-conditioned museum with exhibits and short movies and has walking and biking trails. It also features an “1860’s Kitchen Garden” complete with a small apple orchard. There is a $5.00 Day Use permit fee.
Pan Roasted Wild Salmon and Steak Frites at Parkway Grille at the Hilton
Things to See & Do
By Elaine Rea
Champoeg State Heritage Area 8239 Champoeg Rd NE, St Paul stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm
This 10-acre property is quietly tucked away from the rush and bustle, and the expansive vineyard views make it the perfect place to relax. They serve a hearty, farm-to-table breakfast every morning including fresh breads and baked goods. The rooms are well-appointed and comfortable making it perfect for a getaway.
Champoeg State Heritage Museum
The Dreamgiver's Inn Hilton Garden Inn 30800 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville shorturl.at/IMNOV
Opened in 2020, their ‘bright-hearted hospitality’ is evident in the clean, spacious, and welcoming lobby and dining areas. In addition to their Hilton-standard accommodations with a pool, basketball court, and outdoor patio, the hotel offers a top-notch dining experience in the Parkway Grille (parkwaygrille.com). Chef Dolan Lane offers new options seasonally which have attracted visitors and Wilsonville locals alike. We can recommend the Little Gem Salad and Steak Frites, but the Pan Roasted Wild Salmon looked fabulous too. The bar is also a favorite thanks to their partnerships with local breweries like Vanguard (see below) and Oregon distilleries: Hood River, Timberline, and Lewis & Clark to name a few. They also serve cook-to-order breakfasts.
THIS GATEWAY TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY is rich in Oregon history as it sits along the banks of the Willamette River at the site of the Boones Ferry crossing, established in 1847, and is the southernmost town in the Portland Metropolitan area. The city’s “Explore Wilsonville” website provides itineraries for families, farm lovers, wine drinkers, and golf enthusiasts who wish to get off Interstate 5 and tour the region. explorewilsonville.com
Out 'n About
Places to Stay
Hilton Garden Inn Dining Area
Ice Age Tonquin Trail Sign Oregon Korean War Memorial
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Ice Age Tonquin
Centrally located off the Town Center Loop, this 5-acre memorial park honors the 298 Oregonians who died or were listed as missing during the war.
About
oregonmetro.gov/ice-age-tonquin-trail-master-planTrail
10767 Butte St NE, Aurora butteville.org/butteville_store.html
To date, five miles of a planned 22-mile trail from Wilsonville through Tualatin to Sherwood has been completed. It follows geologic formations created 13,000 to 15,000 years ago by repeated flooding during the Ice Age when dams near the Montana-Canada border broke and let loose water and debris that scoured the Columbia River Gorge and northern Willamette Valley. Future sections of trail will be completed as funds become available but read the Master Plan at the Oregon Metro website for more details.
No visit to Champoeg would be complete without a stop at the nearby, historic Butteville Store, celebrating 150 years of continuous operation and serving ice cream they make in-house with ingredients from local Willamette Valley partners. It is sold in scoops, pints or quarts…we can recommend the Fresh Peach or the Almond with Brittle! Saturday evenings they serve a fixedprice, 3-course dinner and have live music. Or stop by for Taco Tuesdays, served all day.
Korean War Memorial 29600 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville war-memorialwilsonvilleparksandrec.com/parksrec/page/oregon-korean-
Historic Butteville Store
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29111 Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville fun-center.com/wilsonville
The regional hotspot for family entertainment, Bullwinkle’s offers both outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages. In the summer months, folks flock to play miniature golf, ride gokarts, or cool off in bumper boats. Year-round fun can be found at their bowling alley, arcade, or huge, soft playground. And don’t forget laser tag and the XD Dark Ride.
Historic Butteville Store Ice Cream Cone Bullwinkle’s and Portland Family Fun Center
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Lux Sucre
This locally owned business is doing it right by being familyfriendly, baking their own, jumbo, sourdough bagels, and serving organic coffees from around the world. For a lighter appetite, try one of their sourdough turnovers; buttery, flaky, and filled with local fruit…a fan favorite! They sell their sourdough bread by the loaf and have a sister store, Wild Grains, a dedicated gluten-free bakery located next door.
Critter Cabana 8406 SW Main St #200, Wilsonville crittercabana.com
31840 SW Charbonneau Dr # A, Wilsonville luxsucre.com
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Hiding on the edge of Wilsonville, this homey farm store is bright and friendly. It has been happily filled with unique gift and décor items including apparel, baby accessories, and even cocktail mixes in a jar. They have a coffee pop-up on the weekends and are hosting their 2nd Annual Pumpkin Market on October 15, 2022 with special events and vendors. Their newly restored 1910 barn is also the site of weekly yoga classes.
This bakery is newly expanded, and they now offer both breakfast and lunch serving coffee, sandwiches, and mimosas alongside their site-made baked goods. Indoor seating is available, but their outdoor patio is divine. Their signature cakes are available by the piece or pre-order one to take home for a special occasion.
Corner Coffee Shoppe
Al's Garden & Home
Places to Shop Places to Eat
Critter Cabana is a locally-owned, well-stocked pet store with food, supplies and live animals. They source from local, reputable breeders and have puppies, small mammals, and reptiles at their Wilsonville shop. They also offer grooming services and there is a second location in Newberg.
8269 SW Wilsonville Rd #A, Wilsonville facebook.com/CornerCoffeeWilsonville
27755 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville als-gardencenter.com/pages/als-garden-home-of-wilsonville
Owned by the same family for three generations, all of the plants they sell are grown at their Woodburn or Gresham farms. Wilsonville is one of four retail centers. They are coming up on their 75th anniversary and have some fun events planned for 2023. Oh, and you can buy Old World Christmas brand ornaments year round!
Graham & Tooze Farm Cabana Puppies
Store Critter
Corner Coffee Shoppe Bagels Lux Sucre Cupcakes Out 'n About
27875 SW Grahams Ferry Rd, Sherwood grahamandtooze.com
Graham & Tooze Farm Store
McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & Pub 30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville mcmenamins.com/wilsonville-old-church-pub
Kirin Ramen 3022 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Suite 72, Wilsonville kirinramen.com
Wanker’s Corner Saloon & Café 8499 Main St, Wilsonville wankerscorner.com Besides being a local institution (the original Wanker's Corner Saloon & Cafe opened in 1933), this restaurant supports the community through regular cash donations to the Oregon Food Bank. In addition to housing an expansive collection of antiques, junk, knick-knacks, and many unidentifiable objects, they have their own microbrew, Wankers Outback Ale, described as “crisp and refreshing.” The saloon houses a full bar, and we can recommend the Buffalo Wrap with fries and pickles. Don’t miss the chance to pick up some authentic “Wankerwear” -sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, boxers, etc! SW 95th #945, Wilsonville vanguardbrewing.com Veteran- and family-owned, this brewery opened in 2015, and takes their role as a Wilsonville business seriously. They are community-focused, operated a soup kitchen for veterans during COVID-19, and often host fundraisers for worthwhile organizations. They aspire to be a community gathering place in the spirit of a traditional pub. The seating area is super dog-friendly, and they have a “No Politics” rule! Their products are self-distributed and featured in local bars like Parkway Grille.
Dar Essalam 29585 Park Pl, Wilsonville shorturl.at/esA78
A family-owned Moroccan restaurant with North African décor, diners are welcomed with a hummus and pita plate and the menu offers kababs, gyros, and tajine dishes as well as a good selection of vegetarian options. Be sure to try the authentic citrus and mint tea and their signature dessert, the Casablanca Fruit Bastilla. It is a phyllo pie stuffed with peaches, pears, bananas, strawberries and apricots, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and almonds, then topped with vanilla ice cream and served warm from the oven with enough spoons for your entire party!
Kirin Ramen has been at this location for 5 years and handpulled noodles are the house specialty. Their menu includes many Japanese favorites, and they also offer tea drinks like fruit slushes and boba as well as Asian beers.
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Originally a Methodist church built in 1911 just north of the old ferry crossing, this McMenamins renovation includes a rooftop deck, brewery, and outdoor dining and music venue. Be sure to take time to browse the historical photographs that line the walls and learn more about Wilsonville’s history.
Vanguard Brewing 27501
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Hometown Favorites: Boston’s Pub & Grill 29890 Town Center Loop W #D, Wilsonville bostonsgrill.comBoone’sJunction Pub 29720 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville boonesjunctionpub.comPeachyBerryFrozenYogurt 8261 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville peachyberryfroyo.com Vanguard Brewing Outdoor Seating Dar Essalam Chicken Kabobs and Citrius Mint Tea Wanker's Corner Saloon & Café Out 'n About
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Burlap & Lace
OWNER, TERESA HUTCHINSON, SAYS THAT BURLAP AND LACE IS A SHOP THAT STRIVES TO OFFER STYLE, unique merchandise, and affordability above all else. The shop opened in its original location on 2nd Street on October 28, 2018. The space was small, and we all know what’s been going on over the last three years. Given the rough road that is (hopefully) behind us, Burlap and Lace has survived and in August moved into a new, larger location just a block south of the old location on 2nd Street -- where Mod Pod was for years. Not only does Teresa enjoy the new, bigger location, she reports that foot traffic has increased dramatically.
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Hutchinson,
The new and improved Burlap and Lace is open, and it looks great! There is something for any occasion in the store from baby onesies to cozy cardigans to gifts, holiday décor and more! Check out the candles, made locally in Albany, they are available in some great scents – the lemon pound cake is so authentic, you’ll want to reach for a fork!
| burlapandlacecorvallis.com HOURS
Teresa Owner
Teresa is still expanding her offerings and plans to order in more clothing and decor and if you’re looking for a special item, let her know and she’ll provide “personal shopper” services for you and do her best to find what you’re looking for. She likes to offer Oregon themed items and carries locally made products by local small businesses. Tuesday through Saturday 10-5:30 and Sunday 12 to 4 NW 2nd St. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-602-0820
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GALLERYSEPTEMBER to OCTOBER 12:30 - 2 110DONATIONPME.11thin Eugene Fiesta Cultural, the celebration of Latino/a/x/e arts, culture, and heritage, kicks off at the September 2nd First Friday
Pick up your ArtWalk guide at Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave). Stick around to enjoy the Fiesta Cultural Kick off event, celebrating Latino/a/x/e arts, culture, and heritage, or tour the galleries and art venues of Downtown to discover the latest in Eugene’s art scene. ArtWalk is always free! Please bring a mask in case certain venues request you to wear it. lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk
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Artists Robin Levin and Kelly Sweat invites ages 9-99 to explore with them. Cost is a donation but registration is required a week prior to class. Every 2nd & 4th Saturday Starting July 23rd from 12:30-2pm ( And Aug. 13, Aug, 27, Sept 10th etc thru Fall) MARK YOUR CALENDARS! newzonegallery.org
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commences at 5pm with DJ texcaliente at the new Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave). Opening remarks start at 5:45pm and then the dance party with Organización Oaxaca at 6pm! You can also shop an artist marketplace featuring Latino/a/x/e artists, enjoy some family friendly kids activities, grab some tasty food from local foodcarts, or a drink from Xicha Brewing! lanearts.org/fiesta-cultural
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In Tillamook County, outdoor accessibility is a key initiative for the tourism organization, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA). “We wanted to create opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy recreational activities, and to get started on that program, we looked at ways to improve access to the beach,” said Dan Haag, Trails and Outdoor Recreation Manager of TCVA.
TCVA and other tourism organizations on the Oregon Coast continue to find ways to accommodate even more people; as an example, enabling autistic children to have safer, more enjoyable experiences in the outdoors.
The city of Manzanita has for at least 10 years provided locals and visitors free use of two donated beach wheelchairs through their visitor center. When it was evident the two chairs needed repairs, TCVA replaced them, and installed three more chairs, one in Rockaway Beach and two in Pacific City. A few months later, another beach wheelchair was donated to the Port of Garibaldi for use during festivals that take place under the big event tent, which has a gravel floor. “It’s difficult for regular wheelchairs to navigate gravel,” said Haag.
Tillamook County has trails that are ADA-friendly. Two popular ones are Kilchis Point Reserve in Bay City and the Old Growth Cedar Trail in Rockaway Beach. Both trails accommodate wheelchairs, electric scooters, walkers and strollers. Haag says he is seeking equipment that can help people get out on other hiking trails, such as those that are narrower, or with elevation.
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TCVA received a grant from Travel Oregon to purchase two kayak launchers, which were installed on public docks in Wheeler and Garibaldi. The launchers provide a stable base for getting into a kayak, which helps those with balance issues.
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TCVA continues to research more outdoor access options. We are meeting with nonprofits and businesses around the state that offer state-of-the-art accessibility equipment. We are very interested in the “David’s Chair” that can navigate over dunes, or more rugged terrain. It can also be used on trails.
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This last July, more beach wheelchairs arrived. These are placed at Barview Jetty County Park, Cape Lookout State Park and Nehalem Bay State Park. There are now have nine beach wheelchairs available throughout the county, more than any other county on the Oregon Coast. And they are free to use.
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To find out more about outdoor access in Tillamook County, go to tillamookcoast.com/mobility
Fortunately, accessibility has become a major initiative for travel destinations, especially areas that focus on outdoor recreation.
TCVA plans to add kayak launchers that are full-ADA accessible. They come with a slide-on bench that assists from dock to kayak, and a stable handlebar.
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ENJOYING FAMILY TIME AT THE OREGON COAST IS A TRADITION FOR GENERATIONS OF OREGONIANS. HAVING FUN ON THE BEACH, WATER AND TRAILS HAS BECOME A YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURE – NOT JUST IN WARM, SUMMER MONTHS. But what if a family member has mobility or balance issues that keep them from joining their family and friends from walking on sand, or paddling around a bay or lake in a kayak?
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Another option being researched is a chair that assists people who like to fish. One chair that has been developed can be wheeled to the bank of a river. The chair rises, allowing the person fishing to securely stand and more easily cast a line. Chairs like this were built to assist veterans who may have suffered injuries while serving in the military.
living in her third foster home in Oregon. Her current foster mom, Kim, indicated that Lucy was an al pha dog and didn’t get along in households where there were other dogs. We agreed to meet Lucy and her foster mom at a park halfway be tween Salem and Springfield. Kim was fostering two other dogs and couldn’t manage the three of them. Kim wanted to make sure we were serious and good dog people, because Lucy needed a forever home, a break from her turbulent past. We brought our dog resume’ – how many we’d owned, what breed, for how long, and what our living situation was like. We told her we lived on a farm, that Lucy would have plenty of room to run and play, and that she would be our only dog. We gave Lucy lots of affection and attention and at the end of our visit she jumped right into the back seat of our car, ready for her next adventure. Two months later we were all miserable with the decision, including Lucy. She couldn’t be left alone, or she would chew everything in sight. She chewed the wooden door frame of the laundry room into splinters. She chewed through the plastic dimmer switch halfway up the wall. We bought a crate and tried hav ing her sleep on her bed in the crate. When we went down stairs the next morning, she was sitting in a sea of foam rubber looking so forlorn. She had shredded her bed. Our love wasn’t enough to redeem the sorrow that haunted her. She needed more security. We couldn’t return her. We couldn’t be her fourth failed home. We had to find a solu tion to her separation anxiety. We arrived at the inspiration that Lucy needed her own doggie to take care of and keep her company, despite what we’d been told about Lucy needing to be an only Wechild.answered yet another ad in the paper for a German shorthaired pointer named Bud. He was raised in a kennel full of hunting dogs. He was bought by a hunter, but the hunter returned him claim ing Bud was gun-shy. Not a big deal to us since we don’t hunt. We piled Lucy in the car and drove to the small town where the kennel was located. We told her in no uncertain terms that she had to make this work, because we didn’t know what else to do. We let Lucy out of the car, hoping she wouldn’t be aggressive with Bud. Bud bounded up to her and immediately went into play-bow stance. When we threw a toy for him Lucy went after it. Bud let her beat him to the toy. This was smart thinking on Bud’s part. We threw the toy again, and it became clear Bud really didn’t care who got the toy as long as someone paid attention to him and rewarded him with affection. It looked like he had scars on his ears from the other kennel dogs chewing on him. He was beta to Lucy’s Lucyalpha.and Bud hit it off. We took him home and they rode well together in the car. That night, the two dogs went to sleep curled around each other on the same bed. Lucy needed a buddy and Bud was the answer. Bud was like Xanax for Lucy’s anxiety. They quickly became inseparable - nudging each other into mischief and wrestling togeth er on their shared bed. Lucy’s manic chewing episodes Itceased.wasFebruary, just three weeks after adding Bud to our family. To celebrate the new love in our life and finding the answer to Lucy’s anxiety, George and I decided to take the dogs to the coast so we could all play on the beach. As a special Valentine’s gift, I scheduled us for a couples’ massage. We booked the treat at a spa and secured lodging at a hotel right next door that allowed dogs. You couldn’t leave dogs in the room unac companied by a human, so on the day of our massage, we loaded the dogs into the car, parked the car far from other cars in the parking lot. The car was in the shade with the win dows cracked open. “Be good dogs and don’t bark,” I said and prayed to the Big Dog in the sky that our car would survive intact. The massage rooms were upstairs in the hotel spa. We were introduced to our two masseuses and proceeded to get comfortable on the side by side massage tables. There was soft music playing and the lights were turned down. As our massages progressed, we began to hear barking. I tried to ignore it, but I knew it was Lucy. I pretended not to hear. Bud still hadn’t barked and wouldn’t for months after we got him. He left the barking to the alpha girl. The barking went on and on. Nothing to do but try to be keep my mind present in the room and not envision car upholstery ripped to Theshreds.couples massage clearly wasn’t as relaxing as we’d hoped for. As we exited the hotel, what little calm we’d managed was completely ne gated by the angry concierge running out after us yelling, “You can’t leave your dogs in the car in our parking lot! They disturb the guests.” Can’t leave them in the hotel. Can’t leave them in the car. We apologized for the barking and drove to a beach where we could let the dogs run. It was low tide with lots of territory to Thiscover.was Bud’s first trip to the beach, and we weren’t sure how well-behaved he would be with all the new smells and distractions. Would he come when called? We put his shock collar on as a preven tive against disaster. With the push of a button on the controller, the collar emits a warning beep. With the push of a second button, the collar administers a tiny shock that immediately gets the dog’s at tention, letting him know he’s wandered too far. Bud’s previ ous owner used this training device to teach Bud how to retrieve ducks and pheasant. We were playing fetch. Bud was an excited and vigorous player. I bent down to grab a
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Like a dating website addict, George was seeking a match. With a dog. After five months, George finally scored. He found a dog named Lucy who needed a home. From her picture she looked like a cross between a border collie and a German shorthaired pointer. We called the website number and learned that Lucy was a street dog living in Port Townsend before she was taken to a shelter. Subsequently, she was fostered two times to two different families. She was always returned to the shelter.
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IN THE WEEKS FOLLOW ING THE DEATH OF OUR SWEET MADDY DOG, I WOULD FREQUENTLY FIND MY HUSBAND, GEORGE, AT HIS COMPUTER, SCROLLING THROUGH WEBSITES OF RESCUE ADOPTION.OFLOOKINGORGANIZATIONS,ATPICTURESDOGSAVAILABLEFOR
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Bud, Lucy’s Lucky Charm An Essay on Life with Dogs,
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Bud’s sense of spatial aware ness is completely shot. He doesn’t know where his back legs are so he trips over chair legs. His eyesight has faded to such a degree that he often misses the last stair when descending the deck stairs, lands sideways on the lawn, struggles to right himself, then continues with the business of Theseliving.days, when I cover Bud with his blanket, he sighs in deep contentment. All curled up on his bed, Bud’s paw-pads smell like popcorn. George has acquired hearing-aids and his arthritis gets the better of him some days. I will be in a similar state soon enough. For right now, I feel lucky that the three of us are still alive, and I’m a part of this senior services facility we call home. I’ve been blessed to have lived a dogfilled life.
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piece of driftwood near Bud’s paw to throw for him. He chose that moment to lift his head up. My eye socket and his hard skull crashed together in an instantaneous headache. For me. Bud just shook his head and loped off after other quarry: a gull that had landed nearby. The gull took off flying toward the sea. Bud followed, intent on the chase. I was flat on my fanny, incapacitated on the sand. George was tending to me and wasn’t watching Bud. Bud kept running after the gull, who was now flying around the headland, where the river fully entered the ocean. Finally, we both looked up and started screaming Bud’s name over and over. And pushing the zap button on the shock collar repeatedly, hoping he was still in range. Lucy took it all in, being a good girl and staying close by, glad to see that finally some one else was the bad dog. Bud finally responded to the shock collar and returned to our grateful arms. We load ed the dogs into the car. He was just as exuberant about getting into the car as he had been about running after birds. What an exciting day, Bud thought. Almost caught a bird! Lucy looked at him like he was crazy, thinking You’re in so much trouble mister. We drove back to the hotel room where I sucked down three ibuprofen and put a cold washcloth over my eye. George went in search of ice. Lucy, mothering both me and Bud, hovered near the bed where I lay. She tried to lick my face, which is her loving way of giving kisses. She tried to give Bud kisses too because she knew he was in the doghouse.
Bud leaned into my side of the bed to get some petting to reassure him that everything was okay. I patted his head and rolled my eyes. Wonder ing if this was a harbinger of what was in store for our future with Bud. Both Lucy and Bud acclimated well to farm life. Digging holes, searching for moles, and chas ing away cats that dare to ven ture onto the property. Each evening, the dogs engaged in perimeter patrol to make sure no burglars were hiding in the blueberry patch and the garden was free of deer. Bud is a total affection hog, but Lucy doesn’t seem to mind. He is a bit of an empath and has never met anyone he doesn’t love. His two favorite tricks that he’s perfected over the years enable maximum petting response from anyone who is in the room. If you are standing, he sidles up to you and leans against your thigh to encourage contact with your hand which hangs at your side at just the same height as his head. Petting ensues. Then he places one paw on top of your foot, pin ning you to the spot ensur ing that you’ll have to keep petting him. His second trick is performed for unwary house guests during football watch ing parties in our living room. Bud will gently lay his head on an unsuspecting person’s thigh, which is sweet. But then he will scoot his snout under the person’s elbow to en courage petting. The person, engrossed in watching the game will jerk their elbow up. This has resulted in countless spilled beers and pizza-filled plates sliding onto the floor.
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Lucy and Bud have become loving dog aunt and dog uncle to our two granddaughters. The dogs put up with being chased, poked, and having Barbie ride on their backs. It seems like too many dog-years ago that the four of us were all running on the beach togeth er. Eight years after adopting Lucy and Bud into our home, we are a geriatric family of four. Nearly deaf, she wanders outside unsure of her intent. I have to wave my arms in big arcing circles until I catch her eye and get her attention to call her back inside. Her shoul ders occasionally give out and she splays on the floor. This surprises her, but she gets right back up, undeterred. At 14, she teaches us how to live even while dying a little bit ev ery day. Bud has demonstrat ed a need to be on his bed a significant number of hours each day curled around Lucy absorbing her BTUs or he gets the Lucyshivers.hada stroke in April of 2019. She was unable to stand, and we carried her inside. It was all so sudden, but she lived a good long life. A life filled with lots of love. We had the vet come out to our house and put her down. We thought Bud would be a mess, and he was for a little while. Then he started to understand that he was the dog remain ing and that meant he got all our attention and affection. We realized we had been ca tering to Lucy’s limitations for a long time, and Bud lovingly went along with it. At 13, deep into his sunset years, Bud is experiencing what it feels like to be an “only child”.
FOOD & WINE | www.willametteliving.com 49 The Heart of the Valley Homebrewers 15th annual Septembeerfest is right around the corner! Enjoy Willamette Valley’s best craft beer, cider, and mead among the trees of Avery Park with live music, food, and friends. There will be more than 70 beers, ciders and meads from 25 independent craft brewers, and live entertainment! Mustache, beard, and goatee contest! $10 entry. Under 21 and designated drivers are free with paid adult Sorry,admission.nofurry friends. Learn more at septembeerfest.org Proceeds benefit Linn Benton Food Share and Heartland Humane Society. Saturday, September 10th 12PM to 7PM Avery Park, Corvallis $25 for tasting glass and 8 beer tickets. (Most beers, 1 ticket = 4oz sample) TUXEDO & SUIT RENTALS For All Life’sOccasionsSpecial THE NATTY DRESSER.COM • 541-248-3561 Purveyors Of Quality Menswear 124 Broadalbin St. SW. Albany, Oregon 97321 www.TheNattyDresser.com • Phone: 541-248-3561 NattyThe DresserNatty DresserThe $40 OFF “Beyond happy with my husbands suit. They were so helpful and he looked great on our wedding day. Thank you so much!” - Meredith HHHHH Santiam Place Wedding & Event Hall •• Weddings & Receptions • Bridal & Baby Showers • Parties & Anniversaries • Family Gatherings • Reunions • Barbecues • Meetings & Lectures • Presentations & www.santiamplace.comMore!Shown by Appointment, Call Today: 541-259-4255 139 Main St. in Lebanon *party rentals available on-site! Your special place for:
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A peek into the professional kitchen design process.
To help illustrate how some of our tailor-made spaces have played out, here is a peek at a few of our recent remodels: There's no need to stay within one style when choosing your aesthetic. In this de sign, the mix of contemporary, farmhouse, and traditional elements create an overall transitional feel. We used contemporary light fixtures, cabinet hardware and zellige backsplash tile. Farmhouse touches were the apron front sink, and white oak shiplap detailing on the oven hood. These selections blended seamlessly with the traditional sink faucet and shaker cabinetry. The spacious island provides plenty of counter space for baking, homework, eating and family gatherings. What an ideal, open format for those who enjoy entertaining!
An appliance garage was designed to provide this family with a tidy spot to place all the small applianc es that had accumulated over the years. Pocket doors were selected to allow for it to remain open and not impede the kitchen flow.
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THERE SHOULD BE NO SUCH THING AS A COOKIE CUTTER APPROACH WHEN IT COMES TO KITCHEN DESIGN. Each customer brings a unique set of preferences to the table. Many have seen photos on social media or kitchen remod els on TV that have offered inspiration. Individual personalities also steer style choice; some like bold and colorful while others are drawn to a more neutral pal ette and minimalist design. We enjoy capturing those visions and bringing them to life. Identifying the best layout for a kitchen requires thoughtful planning. Our design ers want to understand a client's kitchen routine and what they hope to achieve with their remodel. Early in the design process, we walk them through a remodel survey. This guides us as we develop an overall flow, determine the ideal place ment for appliances, and offer the custom features that will be the most beneficial for Forthem.example, we discuss what is work ing well in the current kitchen and what absolutely needs to change. We learn how many people are typically in the space at once. If they like to entertain, will the guests be in the kitchen helping with food preparation or sitting nearby to It’schat?also helpful to know the height of the primary cook, whether right or left-hand ed, and if there are physical limitations to consider. Are meals typically made “from scratch” or is “heating and seating” more common? Of course, we always talk about how we can maximize storage!
Professional Kitchen Upgrades
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The kitchen range can sometimes be the focal point for those who love to cook and bake. Talk about a range! This professional grade selection was the perfect choice for a cooking enthusiast. It's 48” wide, features a double oven, 8 burners and a griddle. It is all gas and used no electronic parts.
Although designed for convenience, large kitchen appliances are often heavy and dominate pre cious counterspace. This mixer lift was a great answer to both of those problems. Not only that, the cabinet outlet allows it to remain plugged in while stowed. Pets are part of the family too! Incorporating a pet feeding station in the kitchen keeps bowls handy, but out of sight. This nifty bowl stand slides into the cabinet base and releases easily with a toe kick mechanism.
Not everyone needs seating incorporated in their island. Because this customer had plenty of room for meals in the kitchen nook and dining room, they opted for storage on each side of their island in lieu of a bar. A soft grey is a subtle shift that sets the island apart and gives the room added dimension.
Counter clutter is a common dilem ma. Some of our clients are requesting charging drawers to keep their phones and electronics off the countertop. This also keeps them out of the way of those occasional spills.
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Heidi Co-Owns and operates Powell Construction in Corvallis a multiple award winning design-build firm. Contact Heidi at: 541-752-0805 Learn more at powellconstruction.com
In this kitchen, we added a charming built-in bookcase below the charging drawer. These clients now have quick access to all their cookbooks.
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EATERYFEATURED VIETNAMESE COMFORT FOOD IN ALBANY The bar at Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food BA's 59FOOD & WINE | www.willametteliving.com
The restaurant is a tribute to “Ba” the family patriarch. According to the website, after the fall of Saigon in 1975, Ba was forced to work for the North Vietnamese Communist forces. After a while he and a few other brave peace loving fellow South Vietnamese fled the communists by stealing a boat and making it to Malaysia. On the way, they save an amazing sixty-five “boatpeople.” Once in Malaysia, Ba discovered he’d have to work in a Filipino refugee camp for three years to earn passage to the shores of the South Vietnamese’ ally, The United States. He finally made it to the US, and landed in Marina, CA where he began to develop his own mother’s recipes that had comforted him. Ba met his life partner during the whirlwind of assimilation, Ma. Ma helped Ba locate his long-lost family in Vietnam, and eight years after he had escaped, the family shared a delicious meal together in their home village of Tien Giang, Vietnam.
The food we sampled was delicious, and fresh. We tried the Vegan Spring Rolls, The Nam Chay/Shiitake Mushrooms Banh Mi and the Tom/Pan Fried Shrimp Bahn Mi. The “Bahn Mi” for those unfamiliar is a sandwich on a French roll. About Bahn Mi: The baguette was introduced to Vietnam by the French during the time of French colonialism in Vietnam in the 1800’s. The term Bahn Mi originally just referred to the bread, but over time the sandwiches have become so popular they are now all called Bahn Mi. Over the years Bahn Mi have moved up and down in the “ranks” of food. Early on, imported wheat was expensive in
The restaurant’s menu is a celebration of Ba’s mother Ba Noi (grandma) back home in Vietnam.
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BA IN VIETNAMESE MEANS FATHER. WE RECENTLY TOOK A TRIP TO ALBANY TO TRY OUT BA’S VIETNAMESE COMFORT FOOD.
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The Turmeric Latte and the Lemongrass Peppermint Iced Tea Veggie Spring Rolls
Now, the Bahn Mi has made its way around the world and appears in many countries as a Vietnamese specialty. They are usually filled with some combination of meat and sliced carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro. Of course, there are vegan options, and even (in Vietnam) Bahn Mi filled with ice cream and crushed peanuts! Fun fact: McDonalds in Vietnam serves Bahn Mi. Our sandwiches contained the usual Bahn Mi vegetables and delicious shrimp with just the right kick of heat, and Shiitake mushrooms that were smokey and meaty. Both delicious.
Ba’s also has several interesting drinks on the menu from Thai Iced Tea to an Avocado Smoothie. We opted for a Turmeric Latte and a Lemongrass Peppermint Iced Tea – also both delicious.
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The dining room is small, so plan ahead! They seem to do a brisk take-out business, and there are a couple of outside tables if the dining room fills up, which it did when we were there. There’s also what looks to be a full bar in the back. We were there for lunch, so didn’t try the bar option, but you are encouraged to venture in to check it out! UP FOR BA’S, AND THANKS TO BA NOI
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Our Spring Rolls were good, filled with veggies and a great “first course” for lunch.
Vietnam, so the baguette was a treat for the well to do. Later, wheat was not a big deal anymore, but the baguettes, baked daily, didn’t fare well in the humidity of Vietnam, so they were often dipped in Pho (broth) to soften them up. Then they were often filled with cheddar cheese that had been provided in the form of food aid by the French. Rejected by the North Vietnamese the cheese found it’s way into lots of sandwiches in the south. Who doesn’t like a baguette with a little cheddar?
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Heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet. Place flour on a plate. Dredge chicken in flour, making sure both sides are well-coated. Add breasts to the skillet, salt & pepper the chicken; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and brown on second side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Add onion and mushrooms to skillet. While onion is cooking, slice breasts across the grain into 1” thick pieces. When onion is done, add wine and remaining butter to skillet; stir. Place chicken slices on top of mushrooms, cook over med-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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If you are interested in learning more about the world around us and enjoying a good meal and conversation on a Sun day evening, please consider joining the Supper Club. Send an email to wvsupper club@gmail.com for more information about the organization and about becom ing a member. This article was written by Russ Karow and Robert Potts, WVSC Board members, with historical information pulled from an article written in 2017 by Jackson Ross, decades-long club member and club leader, now deceased.
Beth Lambright, Governor of the Oregon Society of Mayflower Descendants speaks at Nov 2021 dinner
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We have a table decorations committee – this was for a Mar 2022 presentation by Oregon Women for Agriculture
Another Willamette Valley Secret...
The current worldwide reputation of the Willamette Valley as a destina tion for those who enjoy fresh food, good beer, and great wine is well-estab lished; but did you know that there is a fine dining tradition in our area that dates back nearly 60 years? If not, read on for some history and current information.
The Willamette Valley Supper Club
OSU Barometer Feb 1967 showing Knife and Fork Club as scheduled event
The Willamette Valley Supper Club was originally known as the Willamette Valley Knife and Fork Club (WVKFC). It was affili ated with the International Knife and Fork Club of Topeka, Kansas. Knife and Fork Clubs were popular in the Midwest of the United States as early as 1902. The bylaws of WVKFC closely followed the bylaws recommended by the International Knife and Fork Club of Topeka – “The objectives shall be first to promote educational, patriotic, cultural and scientific interest in the city and state; second to promote so cial contacts between men of the city and surrounding territory.” Where the WVKFC was a renegade was that it allowed wom en as members. The International organi zation did not. This become a problem in the late 1980s and the Valley club disasso ciated with the international organization and became the independent Willamette Valley Supper Club (WVSC).
Susan McNutt, her son Matt Wheeler and Susan’s father Jackson (Jack) Ross at an Adair Officer's Club dinner. Jack was a patriarch of the Supper Club
We continue to enjoy each other’s com pany, good food, and great programs. Member dues ($20) cover meals and honoraria for speakers but do not cover member meals. Meals themselves vary in price, depending on what is being served, but average $30 per person. A vegetarian option is available for each meal.
Attendance in 1972 was listed as 350 with dues at $7.50. As more “out-on-the-town” options became available, membership dropped. It currently stands at 50 with dues of $20 – a real bargain. The club has met on Sunday evenings since its inception. Such is the case for the coming year with this planned slate of speakers:October 9, 2022 – Brian Bangs - “Leave it to Beaver: Nature’s Ecosystem Engineers” • November 13, 2022 – Christy Sweet - “100 Years of Oregon State Parks” • February 19, 2023 – Dr. Brian Wood - “Nuclear’s Moment of Truth: The Status of Nuclear Pow er in 2023” • March 12, 2023 – TBD Mennonite Village speaker - “Palliative Care in 2023” • April 16, 2023 – Sharon and Dave Thormahlen – “Harp Therapy – to Your Health!”
The WVKFC was formed in 1966 and held its first meeting in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Oregon State campus. Members were listed in the 1967-68 di rectory by addresses. Towns represented were Albany, Corvallis, Halsey, Monmouth, Monroe, Philomath, Salem, Shedd, and Tangent, the same as today. The club con tinued to meet in the ballroom until 1973, then moved to Nendels, then Crescent Valley High School, then the Memorial Union East Forum, then Burtons, then the Adair Village with Valley Catering as its caterer. COVID forced the club to meet via ZOOM only in 2020- 21. In that same year, Valley Catering ceased operation. In 202122 the club resumed in-person meetings and formed a working relationship with the Elks Lodge of Corvallis. The club will meet there again in 2022-23.
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PART TWO: FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF MID-WILLAMETTEOREGON’SVALLEY
Friendship Force Travel The World With Friends
If you have an interest in travel and interacting and living, for a short period of time, with new found friends from around our nation and world, then Friendship Force may be for you. This is the second of five articles. It will tell you about the Friendship Force club in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Friendship Force of Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley (FFOMWV) is one of three Friendship Force International clubs (FFI) in Oregon. There is a Columbia Cascades club in the Portland/ Vancouver area and the Southern Oregon club in SW Oregon. More information about the FFOMWV club can be found at the club website; www.fforegon.org/ Information about all FFI clubs, including the others in Oregon, can be found at www. thefriendshipforce.org/ under the “Who We Are” tab.
FFOMWV was founded in August 1992. In years just prior, Don and Betty Rea, Gloria Shibley (now Olson), Edla Johnson, and others from Albany area had traveled to Germany and Russia as part of journeys (trips to other countries or areas of the US) organized by other PNW FFI clubs. After their experiences on these trips, they decided that a club was needed in western Oregon to actively promote the FFI model – a world of friends is a world of peace. The club organized its first international International Relations
Don and Betty Rea (right), founders of FFOMWV, with Horst & Ingrid Neumann in 1992 – the Neumanns are still in contact with FFOMWV members today FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL (FFI) IS A NON-PROFIT CULTURAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING, CULTURAL EDUCATION AND CITIZEN DIPLOMACY THROUGH HOMESTAY JOURNEYS AND PERSONAL FRIENDSHIPS. It is based in more than 45 countries and on 6 continents, with 15,000 active members and over 300 journeys taking place each year. Through these exciting personal encounters, strangers become friends. FFI members know that by experiencing different views, you can discover common ground with other people. FFI programs bring diverse people together into each other’s cultures and homes to share one-of-a-kind experiences not available to regular tourists. More information about FFI can be found at: thefriendshipforce.org. FFI was founded by Presbyterian minister Wayne Smith and then-governor of Georgia Jimmy Carter in 1973. It was formed after an exchange program with Pernambuco, Brazil in which the Brazilians stayed in the Georgia Governor's Mansion. FFI was unveiled on March 1, 1977, by President Jimmy Carter and Smith at a White House gathering of state governors. First Lady Rosalynn Carter served as Honorary Chairperson until 2002. On July 4, 1977, the first “journey” took place. It involved 762 members who did a reciprocal exchange between Atlanta and Newcastle Upon Tyne in England.
First page of first official letter to the national FF office from FFOMWV
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As noted, our club was founded in 1992 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. We are holding both virtual and in-person celebration events. More information about these activities can be obtained by sending an email to Infforegon@comcast.netthenextarticlesinthis series we will tell you more about how journeys are organized and the impact that journeys have had on club members’ lives.
Cover of FFOMWV’s first inbound journey program – Tweed Valley Australia, 1993 outbound journey in 1993, a trip to New Zealand. It organized its first inbound international journey from Australia, also in 1993. Domestic journeys began in 1998. Since formation of the club, FFOMWV has gone on 26 international journeys and 9 domestic. The club has hosted 33 international groups and 18 domestic. Journeys are the “life blood” of FFI. The next articles in this series will provide you with more information about inbound and outbound journeys and how these have impacted the lives of club members.
" International Relations It is based in more than 45 countries and on 6 continents, with 15,000 active members and over 300 journeys taking place each year.
In addition to journeys, the club is active in developing international relations and good will in other ways. The group was part of a training program for Russian teachers in the 1990s. Club members travelled to Cuba to assist in humanitarian program when that country first opened to international travelers. In 2022, as COVID travel restrictions are lifted, the club is hosting a group of 17-19-yearold Armenian students for a week of immersion in US culture. The club also works with other multi-cultural programs in the mid-Willamette Valley.
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While most club members are retired people who have the capability to travel throughout the year, club membership is open to anyone with an interest in the FFI cause and mission. In other parts of the world, families with young children are members of clubs. While these members may not be able to participate in some outbound journeys, they can host inbound visitors and reap the benefit of interactions with others from different cultures through home hosting.
German FF group visits Oregon in 1992 as FFOMWV is being formed
OUTSIDE: Bring your patio furniture inside or cover it for the winter. Don’t forget other, smaller items such as your tools, including the hose and planting pots. Clear out any piles around the side of your house, checking for cracks and holes in your home and foundation as you go so to avoid providing shelter for unwelcome guests over the cold season. If your property has large trees check for loose branches and call someone to trim back any limbs that may fall in your yard, on your roof or even damage a window.
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MITIGATE MANY MID-WINTER HEADACHES WITH SOME PREEMPTIVE PREP. Proper weatherizing can help protect your home from preventable damage, save money on energy costs, and, most importantly, keep you and your loved ones safe and warm throughout the winter season. Here is a useful checklist to manage your weatherization project.
FIREPLACE & WOOD BURNING STOVES: Make sure to have chimneys and air vents cleaned early in the season if you are planning on warming your home with a wood-burning source. When your fireplace is not in use make sure to close the damper, some resources estimate open dampers can increase energy consumption by as much as 30%, increasing your bill about $200.
WINDOWS & DOORS: Gaps and breaks in windows and doors is another way to let the winter in your home, and they can let heat escape, raising your heat bill throughout the season. Make sure seals are tight and no leaks exist. If you have storm windows, make sure you put them on before the cold season begins. Additionally, add weather-strips and or a door sweep to prevent drafts and keep the heat in.
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PIPES: Protecting your pipes from freezing should be your number one priority this winter. A burst pipe can quickly become a disaster in any home. Remember to turn off your exterior water source and take in your hose. Internally, wrapping your pipes is a recommended precaution to take.
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Setting aside some time on a couple of weekend days should be more than enough to knock this out:
HEATING SYSTEM: Annual checks are vital in avoiding dangers such as house fires. Replace filters if you use a furnace and clear out any vents and ducts that carry heat through them. If you have baseboard heat, wipe them of dust and remove any debris that might catch fire.
EMERGENCY KIT: Lastly, make sure your emergency kit is up to date with provisions, batteries, fresh water, food for animals, entertainment for kids –especially if you live in an area prone to power outages. For a more complete emergency preparedness guide, visit ready.gov/winter-weather
RAIN GUTTERS: Clean your rain gutters of any debris. In colder climates, the buildup will cause gutters to freeze with ice, crack and then leak. Once you have removed the residue from the drains, test them by running hose water to make sure cracks and leaks have not already formed. Even in warmer locales, the buildup can put undue stress on your roof and home.
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CRACKS & LEAKS: Examine your entire house for any cracks and leaks, from your roof to your baseboards, to your basement and foundation. With unpredictable winter weather, these cracks and leaks are how the outside gets in, causing cold drafts and water damage. Luckily, most cracks don’t require a professional to handle it. Depending on your house type and age, it’s likely you’ll be able to do it yourself with supplies from your local hardware store.
If you are paying someone to care for your child in your home, you are considered a “household employer” and have the additional responsibility of paying employment taxes. The IRS usually does not impose this “nanny tax” if the childcare provider offers their services at their own home or place of business. Note that parents who pay cash for childcare services without reporting those payments cannot claim the tax exemption mentioned above and risk legal penalties.
DAYCARE CENTER. Centers tend to be more affordable than in-home help. While your children may not receive as much one-on-one time with a caretaker, daycare centers often provide a more social and educational environment.
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FINDING AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL FOR MANY WORKING PARENTS. The current shortage of care options is helping drive up costs for parents across the nation. If you know you will be needing childcare coverage soon, here are some ways to plan for and manage this considerable expense of parenthood.
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS. Review available childcare arrangements and common hourly rates in your area.
CONSIDER THE TAX IMPLICATIONS. To help parents remain in the workforce, the federal government offers tax relief for a portion of eligible childcare costs.
Depending on your income, you may be able to reduce your tax bill or receive a cash refund of the eligible amount.
Tackling Childcare Costs
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RELATIVES AND SITTERS. Individuals who are not associated with a sitting service generally charge more modest rates for childcare. If you pay for services from a family member, tax rules do apply, though a bit differently if a grandparent provides the care.
START SAVING. Any cushion you can provide your family before childcare costs kick in will be helpful. You’ll experience less pain when the time comes if you’re accustomed to accounting for this expense.
FOOD & WINE | www.willametteliving.com 71 Sten Carlson PacWest Wealth Partners in Corvallis, OR. Contact him at Sten.E.Carlson@ampf.com 541-757-3000 Sten Carlson, CFP®, CLTC, CKA, MBA, is a Financial Advisor with PacWest Wealth Partners, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Corvallis, Oregon. He offers fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 25 years. To contact him, visit the team website at www.PacWestWealthPartners.com or call at 541-757-3000. Office address is 2396 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis, OR.
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NANNIES AND AU PAIRS. Hiring a nanny is often the most expensive childcare option. You’re paying for the convenience of a dedicated, in-home provider, but you may also need to fund room and board and make a car available for their use. A nanny-share arrangement can help reduce your cost for this form of care if you can get by with fewer hours of coverage or find someone willing to take on multiple children. Another option is to host an international au pair.
Placed through an agency, this individual typically may provide up to 45 hours per week of in-home childcare in exchange for room and board, a weekly stipend, and a modest education allowance.
CO-OPS. You might investigate joining or creating a childcare co-op. In these arrangements, parents take turns watching each other’s children. This is a low-or no-cost option for families that have some flexibility in their work schedules or work opposite shifts.
Also consider meeting with a financial advisor to discuss this necessary expense impacts your short-and long-term savings goals. Together you can explore ways to improve your financial security as you watch your children grow.
For the 2021 tax year, the American Rescue Plan Act allows eligible parents to claim a tax credit for 50% of up to $8,000 in childcare expenses, for up to two children (maximum credit of $8,000).
GET EXPERT ADVICE. A tax professional can help you realize the maximum tax relief associated with your childcare costs.
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VISITING THE PUB WITH A FRIEND
3. Long Sleeve Cotton Henley. Earth tones are a great choice for these base layers.
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8. Chinos. Select a pair or two that pair well with your favorite shirts, tan, olive, or rust are all good choices for these basic pants.
9. A Nice Jeans Belt. Choose a heavier belt to coordinate with your favorite leather shoes or boots. 10. Boots. Grab some sturdy boots to pair with loveyouraorDeserteithercasualyourlook,classicbootssomethingbitdressier,feetwillyouforit.
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2. Quality Leather Jacket. There are lots of options like: a Classic bomber, a suede safari jacket, or a lambskin blazer.
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6. Herringbone Tweed Sports Jacket. The perfect outerwear for our cool Oregon days and nights. You will look great throwing darts while at the pub.
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5. Men's Shawl Collared Cardigan. Lots of pattern choices available in either wool or cotton. Perfect for sitting in front of the fire.
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LAYER UP, POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF BOURBON, AND ENJOY THE CHANGING SEASONS.
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WHETHER YOU THE JUST OR TWO, IS GREAT TIME TO FRESHEN UP YOUR LOOK AND SHOW OFF YOUR PERSONAL STYLE BY LAYERING UP YOUR FAVORITE WOOL AND COTTON CLOTHING ITEMS. Here are a few basics that should be in your casual Fall wardrobe... 1. A wool or fur hat. One of the most practical items you can get to keep warm while looking stylish, find one that fits your style.
4. Flannel Button Up Shirt. An Oregon staple. You probably have a couple already.
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7. Denim Jacket. Bring out your inner cowboy, layer over a henley and your favorite flannel for a comfortable casual look that can go almost anywhere.
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SPARTAN: early season with a deliciously tangy, sweet flavor. Large berry.
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Prune 30-40% of the bush the first year, removing older, twiggy growth that is not upright. Also, remove the flowers the first year. This allows the plant to establish and put energy into growth. Harvest begins in year two, increasing yield until year seven, and continues for up to 50 years. Not only do humans love blueberries, but so do deer and birds. A fenced growing area works best to keep deer at bay. Birds are trickier. A small mesh netting or structure with a netting cover works best to keep birds out. OSU Extension has a great guide online entitled Growing Blueberries in Your Home Garden, which includes more details on planting, pruning, and pest control.
For best production, plant two different cultivars to provide cross-pollination. If you have space, choose cultivars that bear at different times to increase the length of fresh harvest. The following are the most popular varieties we sell at Garland Nursery; BLUE CROP: mid-season with good flavor and a medium-sized berry.
BLUEBERRIES ARE DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS, AND A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE PLANT BOASTING RED FALL FOLIAGE. They’re easy to grow and long-lived, and you can harvest a small crop the year after planting. I love them on yogurt and cereal for breakfast, and so many baked goods are enhanced by adding fresh berries. Also, they freeze well and are excellent in smoothies. My husband and I defrost the frozen berries in the microwave to use in the winter months instead of buying fresh from the grocery store. Blueberries are one of the few fruiting plants more readily available at nurseries for fall planting, an ideal time to do Althoughso. easy to grow, blueberries do have specific requirements to grow well. They require a sunny location with no competition from tree roots. Plant them in well-drained soil with a high organic matter content and a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5. I use G&B Acid planting mix in the ground when I plant. Our soils tend to be slightly acidic (mine was a 6), and by using organic fertilizer for acid-loving plants (I like Espoma Holly-tone) I didn’t need to add anything else to get them to grow. It is a good idea to test your soil pH. Test kits or meters are available and not too tricky to use. To plant, remove the plant from the pot and loosen the roots by scoring the sides and bottom of the root ball. Spread roots as broad and shallow as the root ball will allow. Make sure the plant crown is one inch higher than the soil level. A mulch of 2-3” depth should be applied throughout the planting. Sawdust or bark mulch (except cedar, redwood, or black walnut) or the acid-planting mix may be used.
JERSEY: late season with good flavor. The fruit is small-medium, but the plant is very productive.
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CHANDLER: long bearing, mid to lateseason with a delicious flavor and huge berries. LEGACY: mid to late-season, very productive. The fruit is large with very good flavor.
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Thereanyway.is nothing more important than rest. For our kids, for ourselves, and for all the people we deal with day in and day out. We all need it to function our best. How much sleep does everyone need?
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By Kris DenningBest Sleep for Fall and Beyond
THIS IS A BUSY TIME OF YEAR FOR MANY OF US WITH FAMILIES AND KIDS IN SCHOOL. It’s the perfect time to establish a sleep routine that will help everyone succeed in keep ing their best foot forward each day. Okay, most days…. progress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves
IT’S FALL AGAIN!
According to the CDC, Preschoolers should be getting 10-13 hours of sleep including naps. Kids 6-12 years of age should be getting 9-12 hours of sleep, and teens need 8-10 hours of sleep. Adults are advised to get at least 7 hours a night. If your family falls in line with those recommendations, way to go! If you or anyone in your family are having trouble reaching the recommended hours of sleep, here are some suggestions. Stop consuming media at least 30 minutes before bed. Switch off the TV or phone and replace it with a book. Nothing too stimulating. Enough to keep you reading, yet something that encourag es those lids to want to droop and fall. I highly recommend not having a TV in the bedroom. This way, your body gets the message that when you arrive in that bed, it is time for sleep.
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If racing thoughts prevent you from drifting off, rest assured that anything you haven’t accomplished today, will be there tomorrow. Jot down anything of importance you need to remember for the morning, then let it go.
My favorite way to fall asleep, is to count my blessings instead of sheep… Close your eyes and rest in gratitude. Say to yourself, I am grateful for – my health, my warm bed, my family, my cat, my home, chocolate, etc. Falling asleep with an un ending gratitude list will ensure you will drift off to happy dreams and awaken on a positive note. Wishing you all a restful fall…
The kids may not be happy about it, but have them keep their phones outside of their room at night. Then they won’t be getting late night “snaps” from those kids who are allowed to sleep with their phones. If your kids are already in high school, this may not be a fight you want to create at this stage of the game. Try leading by example and dock your phone in the kitchen at night and perhaps they will learn from you. Even better.
Try not to consume late day caffeine, including chocolate. This one is tough for me (the chocolate) at times, but I have learned my lesson that late day caffeine impedes my ability to fall asleep. Seems like a no brainer, but there are substances we consume that we aren’t even aware contain caffeine, such as chocolate. Did I mention the chocolate? I like chocolate. Establish an exercise routine. Moderate, daily exercise for at least 30 minutes will help you get a more restful sleep. Keep in mind that vigorous exercise late in the day may wind you up a bit, so try and get your exercise earlier so you have energy when you really need it. If it is evening, and you want to move the body, I highly recommend walking, Yoga, light stretch ing, and foam rolling. All of these will help calm the body and mind.
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Seek a professional who is a member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP). This organization sets standards of practice for its members, which assures the public of the highest levels of professionalism and safety. After permanent makeup — you’ll be among those who enjoy a natural look that lasts a long time.
high in are vitamins A, B1, B2, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, potassium and pectin. Dried figs contain more calcium than any other fruit. Just a quarter cup contains 100 mg of calcium. The calcium content can help improve nail health, calm nerves and strengthen bones. Dried figs also contain enough potassium to help lower blood pressure.
I hope you will enjoy figs whether eating them or for beauty treatments and if you want to continue that carefree summer vibe as your schedule becomes fuller again, consider permanent makeup to simplify your makeup routine. Be sure to have a consultation with a highly trained and qualified artist. This is not a service you want to bargain shop for and you will want to see actual photos of their work.
By Cheryl Lohman Cheryl Figs?
Ahh… Fall. That warm-cool time of year when we move away from summer casual wear and dress up a little more, wear a little more makeup, and schedules tend to get a little more structured. I love September for the full harvest of delicious local fruits and vegetables. Especially figs. I’ll get to that in a minute. In past Sept/Oct issues, I’ve highlighted what’s possible with Permanent Makeup for cancer patients since October is Breast Cancer awareness month. And while I still provide services to help clients feel whole again, in this issue I want to talk about Whatfigs. do figs have to do with permanent makeup? Well, nothing really…except I am a Permanent Makeup Artist and I LOVE figs. However, it turns out that figs are a really incredible beauty secret whether you eat them or apply them to your skin.
one large fig or two small figs. Cut the fig in half and scoop out its flesh and mash it thoroughly. Add a teaspoon of honey or yogurt to it if you want to enhance the texture of your skin. Apply the mask on your face and keep it on for 5-10 minutes. Wash it off with water and say hello to refreshed skin.
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Figs are an ancient fruit dating back to BC in the Middle East. Figs are known to have medicinal properties, for building muscle, enhancing fertility, and increasing stamina. Figs are used in the Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest diets in the world. You can use figs to hydrate the skin and restore its elasticity and firmness.
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They also help prevent cracked lips and premature wrinkling. Figs have excellent hydration properties.
Using figs can help the skin look younger and more radiant. Their high omega-3 fatty acid content nourishes the skin, fights signs of aging, and reduces acne flares. The high amount of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, helps to lighten and even out the skin tone and aid in collagen production. Here is a recipe for a facial mask you can use at home especially after a summer in theTakesun.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are used to refresh and brighten skin and are often used as an ingredient in skin exfoliation products. Figs have natural AHA properties, and when ingested, behave somewhat like internal exfoliants. They promote healthy digestion. And when used externally as a mask provide exfoliation of the skin. (mask recipe Figsbelow)are
By Rhea R Graham Medical Cannabis
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soon we will have classes from Albany’s Canna Kitchen & Research there as well. Stay tuned for our book which will detail several ways of infusing Cannabis as Medicine, because your food truly should be your medicine.
Rhea Graham and her daughter Kendra are writing a book about “How to make and use Smokeless Cannabis Remedies from Albany’s Canna Kitchen & Research” which is to be published in the near future. The proceeds from the book will be used to fund the opening and operations of the ACKR Canna-it-ALL Healing-Life Center, so let’s get it on the best sellers list, and fast! Preorders will be taken, and they are looking for Launch Team volunteers to read and honestly review the free electronic copy when it is available (shooting for early September 2022). Let them know by email if you are interested in either info@TheACKR.com.at:
WE’RE TOLD HIPPOCRATES SAID, “LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE AND MEDICINE THY FOOD.” Whoever said it was on the right track, that’s for sure. Giving your body Cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant is one sure way of feeding yourself medicine in your food. Smelling the Cannabis will help you choose the medicine you need. The plant that will work best for you will smell lovely; terpenes – the smell and flavor of the plant, is where you find much of the Whenhealing.activated, THC makes you high and the terpenes “drive the high.” Terpenes determine if you will be happy, hungry, sleepy, dopey … and more! Many of the same terpenes found in Cannabis are found in common items such as lavender (linalool), citrus rinds (limonene), hops, lemongrass, verbena and bay along with citrus fruits and juices (myrcene). Evergreen trees often help us breathe because of the pinene in them, and that same pinene in Cannabis helps asthmatic people breathe, as pinene is a bronchial Anotherdilator.
Rhea Graham owns Albany's Canna Kitchen & Research and is a pioneer in the medical cannabis field. Contact Rhea at: 541-981-2620 www.TheACKR.com www.TheACKR.com
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