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he Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a disaster that happened nearly a century ago more than a thousand miles away, but it’s not a stretch to say that the Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District and the work they do in the McMinnville area is a direct result. The Dust Bowl of the Great Plains, which affected more than 100 million acres, was caused by years of heavily cultivating farmlands without doing anything to ensure the long-term health of the soil, which was swept into the sky in “black blizzards,” driving thousands of Americans west and delivering a blow to the nation’s economy. In response, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, declaring that “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself,” established the Soil Conservation District in the U.S. Agriculture Department. In 1937, all states were encouraged to launch locally-controlled efforts to promote and conserve soil health. Today, the U.S. has nearly 3,000 such districts, one in almost every county. In 1939, the Oregon Legislature authorized the creation of such districts. The Yamhill Soil Conservation District was founded in the spring of 1953. The first board included Frank Geisler, Aubrey Tangen,

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Ivan Dent, Louie Magee, Jack Shelbourne, Rex Brown, and also a WWII veteran and Oregon State University agriculture graduate named Stanley Christensen, who became the board’s chairman the following year and served until 2004. At the time, the district had no local funding. According to the 1953 annual report, the district’s balance was $107.87, donated by board members who were inspired by the conservation movement. “It felt like we were doing some good with natural resources,” Christensen said in a newspaper interview in 2003. The district initially focused on providing technical assistance to area farmers on drainage, irrigation water management and woodland management. During the first quarter century or so of the district’s life, more than 2,500 miles of field drainage tile were installed on local farms in cooperation with the district. With an eye to educating the public, the district in 1961 also began supporting an outdoor school. “Water” was added to the district’s name in 1963. Seven years later, the YSWCD partnered with the OSU Extension Service to launch the Cruickshank Woodland Tour, which is still an annual event, held on the Cruickshank family’s Three Oaks Farm near Dayton. As the district’s focus turned to wetland protection in the 1980s, the board realized that they would need stable funding. Christensen and other board members made their case to voters, many of whom by now had enjoyed a positive experience in dealing with the YSWCD. In 1984, voters overwhelmingly approved a tax base, making Yamhill the first in Oregon to do so. This enabled the district to hire staff to provide specialized technical support to the community on conservation efforts. In 1990, the district sponsored its first native plant sale, starting an annual tradition that has served ever since to expand the dialogue with area residents, whether they live in the city or the country, to use native plants in their gardens, yards, riparian areas and on their farms. Since 1990, the district has sold more than one million seedlings. Some of the YSWCD’s most high-profile projects have been the establishment of conservation easements, which are voluntary but legal agreements that permanently limit a property’s use so that conservation values are a top priority. The district currently holds four such easements, including Miller Woods, a popular natural outdoor education area northwest of McMinnville. The 131 acres

was bequeathed to the district in 2003 by Frieda Miller. Headed by long-time area farmer Larry Ojua, the YSWCD’s staff of more than half a dozen stand ready to assist any property owner in the district, which is contained within the boundaries of Yamhill County, with a variety of land stewardship issues, including:

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Creating backyard habitat takes a bit of planning, and the district can provide suggestions to those who embark on “nature-scaping” in their own yard. There’s plenty of information on the website, including what you need to know about bird houses and bee boxes. These are just a few of the programs and resources available through the Yamhill SWCD. Much more information can be found on the agency’s website. Also, be sure to check out the district’s calendar of regularly scheduled meetings and upcoming events this year. The Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District is located at 2200 SW 2nd Street in McMinnville. The building is currently closed to the public, but regular office hours are weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 503-472-6403 or visit the website at www.yamhillswcd.org.

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risten Stoller embodies Chehalem Valley Dance Academy’s motto, “Dance Skills are Life Skills.” Growing up in McMinnville, she first danced at the community center when she was 11 years old. It was a positive experience, one that gave her the life skills to do what she’s doing now: She is the artistic director and owner of Chehalem Valley Dance Academy. “How we express ourselves matters, our discipline, what it takes to achieve a goal, the importance of diligence and determination, how to work individually and in a team,” Kristen says. “We are dynamic beings who can both create art and execute challenging athletic skills. That is what makes dance such an incredible activity for youth.” For nearly a quarter century, CVDA has enriched the area’s cultural life while offering dance (and life skills) training to thousands of local youth. The Newberg studio opened in 1996, and a second studio was added in McMinnville in 2008.

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A RITE OF PASSAGE FOR OREGONIANS Enchanted Forest

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o anyone who grew up in Oregon, or even anyone who has driven the I-5 corridor through Turner (south of Salem), you will be familiar with the fantastic little gem of a roadside attraction known as the Enchanted Forest. Many readers looking at this story will be swept away by warm feelings of nostalgia. It seems that virtually everyone who spent time in Oregon as a child has made at least one visit to this magical place. When the topic comes up among friends of a certain age, stares begin to wander, countenances begin to soften; eyes moisten. It’s a different response than you get when you mention big money efforts like Disneyland, or Magic Mountain. It’s not as wide-eyed or excited as that perhaps, but I’d argue, it’s deeper. It’s more profound because the Enchanted Forest takes us through a portal to a better time; a simpler time; a more innocent time. It’s a treasure to so many of us, and it’s one we need to protect. It all began in the mid ’60s. Roger Tofte had retired from the Navy after the Korean War and was working for the Oregon State Highway Department as a draftsman and artist. He’d always had a very artistic creative side but hadn’t had much opportunity to put it to use. When he took his family on a long road trip, he realized that many other states had attractions, various examples of glorious Americana, but there was very little in Oregon. He saw a vision, and without hesitation, got to work on it. The original section of the park, the Storybook Trail, was that vision and it was his alone. He drew up the plans and did almost all of the work himself. He had some help from friends and family, of course, but the vast majority of it was just Roger out there digging holes with shovels.

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He initially thought it might take about 2 years to complete. It took 7! But he persevered and on Sunday, Aug. 8th, 1971, they opened. It was an instant success! That first weekend, they had 75 people. The following weekend, after they had an article in the Statesman Journal, over 1000 people showed up! Roger continued to work full-time for another year until he was sure he could support his family, then he devoted himself to the park 100% and never looked back. I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Vasley, one of Roger’s daughters (and one of the current co-managers of the park), and I was incredibly moved by her story; by the whole family’s story. Since it opened, this park has been their

life. They grew up here. It was dad’s vision; it was his dream, but the entire family was involved in it. There are family businesses... and then there is the Enchanted Forest!

they are open or not (insurance, ride got bigger and outside help was enlisted, It was the ’70s and of course, there were the Tofte family have been the driving force maintenance, employee payroll, etc.). They no child labor laws. Nobody even thought behind every decision. Roger has continued were able to open last season but only at a about that kind of stuff back then. If you fraction of their full capacity. At were capable, you helped the end of last season, the reality out. It was as simple as It seems that virtually everyone who spent of their situation was that they that. And they did; all of needed $500,000 just to open them, and they loved it! time in Oregon as a child has made at back up this year. A GoFundMe Susan, who was 14 at the least one visit to this magical place. was set up and the community time, worked the entrance came to the rescue, raising almost building. Her sister Mary the entire amount needed. The Tofte family as artistic director, working on every (who is the second current co-manager), is so grateful to everyone who came out worked the food stand and was only 9 years structure and hand painting every design in support and they were able to plan to element himself. In fact, at 91 years old, old. Their brother, Ken, kept all the trash Roger still works at the park every day. That reopen this year with your help. picked up and the trails cleaned. He was just goes to show that when you do what aged 12. And their littlest sister, Lori, who Tragically, then the ice storm hit in wiped tables in the food area was at the ripe you love, it’s not work! February and caused mass destruction old age of 4! Mavis, their mother worked across the property. Hundreds of trees came behind the scenes. She had a mind for down, damaging multiple exhibits and rides business which allowed Roger to focus on and a huge chunk of that money they had the creative. It was the perfect balance. received from your generous donations, had to be redirected towards the clean-up And so things went. In the following years, rather than the day-to-day costs of keeping Roger consistently built onto the park. The them open. Susan is optimistic and hopeful Tofteville western park was constructed they can make up some ground this year, in year 2 with the Haunted House coming but the fact is, the park is dangerously close shortly after. The Comedy Theatre followed to having to close their doors, possibly next and then the famed Ice Mountain Original concept drawing by Roger Tofte for good. Bobsled roller coaster (the first ride to require some professional outside help) The Enchanted Forest is a special place, Susan and Mary have the same balanced made its debut. Then came the Old Europe folks. There is literally nothing else quite like relationship that Roger and Mavis did Village with it’s Jolly Roger Water-Light it. It is the realization of one man’s dream Show, the Big Timber Log Ride (the 2nd big back in the early days. Susan is the creative and his family’s love and continued support. ride), and most recently, the hugely popular force (she actually writes and directs all of Generations of kids have walked its magical their plays, composes and records all of Challenge of Mondor ride! paths and been “enchanted” by its fairytalethe music played throughout the park and come-to-life exhibits and rides. This August Interspersed throughout, they’ve added performs in the house band!) while Mary is their 50th Anniversary. We need them several other smaller rides, and expanded takes care of all of the business. for 50 more! Visit the park this summer. on some of the existing themed areas. All Bring your kids. Bring your friends! Bring This past year has been difficult for all of the while, Roger and the entire family have your kids’ friends! And please, if you’re able, us. For the Enchanted Forest, it has been worked side by side to make his dreams— donate on their GoFundMe page: Enchanted devastating. Prior to COVID, they were in dreams which were now shared by his Forest Family-owned Theme Park Survival. great shape, but they have a lot of annual children and by children all over the state Help us keep this dream alive! fixed costs which they need to pay whether and beyond—a reality. Even as the rides

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