McMinnville Community Advantage Magazine June 2024

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Dad-ication

The history of Father’s Day

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 16 this year. Father’s Day, a holiday celebrated around the world, is a day dedicated to honoring fathers and father figures.

The origins of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. The holiday’s establishment is often credited to Sonora Smart Dodd, who was inspired by the newly recognized Mother’s Day. Sonora, the daughter of a Civil War veteran and single father, William Jackson Smart, wanted to honor her father’s selfless service in the war. So in 1909 she proposed the idea of Father’s Day to local ministers in Spokane, Washington, to be celebrated on June 5, her father’s birthday. However, there wasn’t enough time to prepare for the holiday that year, so the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910.

popular as the holiday became more mainstream and commercial.

In the mid-20th century, the roles of fatherhood began to shift, with an increasing emphasis on fathers being more involved in raising the children and doing more things around the house. This social shift could be seen in how people viewed Father’s Day as a celebration, not only of paternal authority but also of paternal love, care and nurturing.

Father’s Day gradually gained popularity, with several attempts made to establish it as a national holiday. It wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon officially recognized Father’s Day as a national holiday in the United States, to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year.

Throughout its history, Father’s Day underwent several transformations due to cultural, social and economic factors. Initially, it was celebrated with the simple gestures of wearing a red rose to honor a living father and a white rose to honor a deceased father. Greeting cards, often accompanied by gifts and family gatherings, became increasingly

Around the world, Father’s Day has different origins and traditions. In many countries, it’s celebrated on different dates and with varying traditions. For example, in Catholic countries like Spain and Portugal, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19, coinciding with the Feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. In Germany, Father’s Day, known as “Vatertag,” is celebrated on Ascension Day, with traditions that include men going on hiking trips and pulling wagons filled with beer.

Today, Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide with a variety of traditions, ranging from simple acts of appreciation to elaborate family gatherings, gift-giving and beer-filled wagons (yes, please!). While its commercialization is often criticized, Father’s Day remains an important holiday for expressing gratitude and love for fathers and father figures, honoring their contributions to family and society as a whole.

As a father myself, I wish you and your families a “Happy Father’s Day!” this June.

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Elevate Your Outdoors

Soils, boulders, veneers, oh my!

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

by Laurel Bice

Landscape Shoppe in West Salem is the place to go for the largest selection of landscape products in Oregon. Whether you’re taking on a DIY project or working with a contractor, Landscape Shoppe promises to be your “One Stop Landscape Shoppe.” Situated across from West Hills Vineyards on Highway 22 between Oak Knoll Golf Course and Doaks Ferry Road, you’ll find Landscape Shoppe convenient, welcoming and well-stocked!

Products range from bark to boulders, to custom-blend soils and sod, as well as concrete hardscape and everything in between. Natural and manufactured stone veneers can also be found among the many materials waiting to beautify your home’s exterior. Unique to Oregon’s landscape industry, Landscape Shoppe is the only company in

Oregon that offers an advanced website which allows for online ordering and stocks onsite everything presented on the website.

Focused on taking care of clients, Landscape Shoppe’s yard is set up to conveniently serve the public. A team of friendly staff — 10 by last count — provide one-on-one, hands-on service to the public, guiding them step by step through the process. Set up for self-serve, customers can walk the yard, grab a cart and haul smaller loads to their vehicles themselves. The Shoppe also has scales to weigh bulk materials, including a vehicle scale and tractor assistance for larger bulk loads. “We make it real simple for them,” says owner Tim Barnes, who sometimes meets up with clients at their home for consults. Although Landscape Shoppe no longer carries plants, they’re very happy to refer clients to a local nursery.

Celebrating 10 years of business, Landscape Shoppe is enjoying its second season at the new yard. What started out as a way for Barnes to sell off surplus materials from Westside Landscape — a company he’s owned for almost 40 years — turned into a successful standalone business. Tim owns Landscape Shoppe with his wife, Denise, and their youngest son, Luke, serves as general manager.

Local to the West Salem area, Tim grew up across the street from the Landscape Shoppe and practically lived at Oak Knoll Golf Course, which his family owned for 35 years. Armed with a degree in landscape technologies from PCC, Tim made his way into the landscape industry. Sharing deep roots with the community, Barnes is a strong supporter of the Salem Dream Center, a local nonprofit based in West Salem.

Landscape Shoppe is located at 5000 Salem Dallas Hwy NW in Salem. Stop by or give them a call at 503-391-2833 or email info@ landscapeshoppe.com with inquiries. Visit their website landscapeshoppe. com for spring specials and additional information on products and services.

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Tim and Denise Barnes

Shrimp It Up!

Salmon and steelhead bait for summer

By Lucas Holmgren, Contributing Writer

Cured coonstripe shrimp have not been popularly used as a fishing bait until somewhat recently, but they have changed the game for salmon and steelhead anglers. For the bait world, there are pros and cons to the options out there. Eggs are one of the best, but dialing in a cure can sometimes be an unending task, not to mention the mess and their tendency to fall off the hook. Sand shrimp

and Willamette River salmon and steelhead!

A specific kind of shrimp, coonstripe shrimp, is a popular and extremely effective bait for a handful of reasons: higher durability than sand shrimp; consistent color retention; can be refrigerated and re-fished; and effective on catching salmon and steelhead.

About Coonstripe Shrimp

Coonstripe shrimp are a pandalid shrimp with a long, spiny rostrum that protrudes forward from their eyes and carapace. They are the second largest shrimp in Alaskan waters, typically ranging between 3 and 6 inches in length. They can be distinguished from other similar shrimp (like spot shrimp) through the darker striped markings on their abdomens. They have a heavier, more robust appearance that is arched more than other Alaskan shrimp.

Taking Care of Coon Shrimp

Some anglers cure their own shrimp. Addicted Fishing has a cure that I

brand of choice is Washington Coon Shrimp by RiverCity Fishing Products. These shrimp are selected from the boat to the jar using gloves, never having touched human hands. Special care is taken to keep the tails and antennae intact. Subpar shrimp are thrown out so that every shrimp in the jar is fishable. Millennial Bait Co. Coon Shrimp are also an effective cure that I especially like for sockeye, but it works well for all species. Be careful not to shake your shrimp jar or turn it upside down. Keeping them intact is key.

To Scent or Not to Scent

Commercial cures don’t require scent and often are effective as is, but if other anglers are using the same or similar bait downriver from you, it’s a good idea to add scent.

Coon Shrimp Success

If you’re unsure of the coon shrimp you have available, try to bring two different cures and a few scents to play with. Some days, the fish will respond to a certain scent and others they won’t. Ultimately, the fish need to be there, but coonstripe shrimp are a great way to target them.

Steelhead

Sockeye salmon

Cured coon shrimp

From Field to Fork

Celebrating area farm and food producers

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

courtesy of McMinnville Farmers

There’s no better place to sample a region’s bounty than a farmers’ market, and Yamhill County is abundant with organic food producers, sustainable family farms and talented artists. Celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year, the McMinnville Farmers Market is officially open for the season, and it’s got an exciting lineup of vendors, a food court for hot meals, live music and more!

Organized by the McMinnville Downtown Association, the market takes place every Thursday afternoon, May 16–Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Located downtown on First and Cowls right next to City Hall, this year’s market will feature more than 60 local vendors, including a few new faces to expand the array of offerings.

A local kettle corn vendor is one of the latest additions and makes fresh popcorn you can smell a mile away, and a new cold brew coffee company is serving their tasty refreshments on tap. High Peak Granola has also joined this season, specializing in gluten-free and vegan varieties. Another new vendor this year is Oregon Cream Honey. If you’ve never had creamed honey, you’re in for a treat! They slowly stir liquid honey into a cream-like texture that is much thicker

and perfect for spreading on toast. Remember to pick up some fresh blooms from one of the floral vendors for a beautiful and cheery addition to your kitchen table for the week.

As in past years, the McMinnville Farmers Market will manage an information booth where EBT/SNAP customers can exchange benefits for market tokens. “We will continue to facilitate the Double Up Food Bucks program,” says Heather Miller of the McMinnville Downtown Association. “SNAP recipients will be able to get $20 in matching dollars to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.”

The food court area has been expanded so market-goers can sit and relax with a homemade

meal from the hot food vendors. Local live music is scheduled periodically throughout the season, and downtown McMinnville is full of excellent shopping and restaurants, a fantastic area to walk around and explore. The market holds a contest inviting local artists to create a unique poster for the year, so keep your eye out for the winning design; you’ll see it posted in and around the market!

Shopping at the farmers’ market versus the grocery store has many advantages. Farmers generally use organic, regenerative practices that heal the land and soil and produce fresh, highquality produce and pasture-raised meats.

When you buy from your neighborhood farmer, you know where your food is coming from, and you know the product and the dollars stay local. Also, small family farms are known for their dedication to educating the public; many invite visitors to come and see for themselves how their plants and animals are raised.

McMinnville Farmers Market is located downtown at 105 N.E. Third St. Please give them a call at 503-472-3605 or visit their website at downtownmcminnville.com.

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Dad-ication

The history of Father’s Day

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Father’s Day will be celebrated on June 16 this year. Father’s Day, a holiday celebrated around the world, is a day dedicated to honoring fathers and father figures.

The origins of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. The holiday’s establishment is often credited to Sonora Smart Dodd, who was inspired by the newly recognized Mother’s Day. Sonora, the daughter of a Civil War veteran and single father, William Jackson Smart, wanted to honor her father’s selfless service in the war. So in 1909 she proposed the idea of Father’s Day to local ministers in Spokane, Washington, to be celebrated on June 5, her father’s birthday. However, there wasn’t enough time to prepare for the holiday that year, so the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910.

popular as the holiday became more mainstream and commercial.

In the mid-20th century, the roles of fatherhood began to shift, with an increasing emphasis on fathers being more involved in raising the children and doing more things around the house. This social shift could be seen in how people viewed Father’s Day as a celebration, not only of paternal authority but also of paternal love, care and nurturing.

Father’s Day gradually gained popularity, with several attempts made to establish it as a national holiday. It wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon officially recognized Father’s Day as a national holiday in the United States, to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year.

Throughout its history, Father’s Day underwent several transformations due to cultural, social and economic factors. Initially, it was celebrated with the simple gestures of wearing a red rose to honor a living father and a white rose to honor a deceased father. Greeting cards, often accompanied by gifts and family gatherings, became increasingly

Around the world, Father’s Day has different origins and traditions. In many countries, it’s celebrated on different dates and with varying traditions. For example, in Catholic countries like Spain and Portugal, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19, coinciding with the Feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. In Germany, Father’s Day, known as “Vatertag,” is celebrated on Ascension Day, with traditions that include men going on hiking trips and pulling wagons filled with beer.

Today, Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide with a variety of traditions, ranging from simple acts of appreciation to elaborate family gatherings, gift-giving and beer-filled wagons (yes, please!). While its commercialization is often criticized, Father’s Day remains an important holiday for expressing gratitude and love for fathers and father figures, honoring their contributions to family and society as a whole.

As a father myself, I wish you and your families a “Happy Father’s Day!” this June.

Step into Your Dream

Where beauty and safety converge

office team that does all of our customer care,” comments Vorster, noting that once the remodel is complete a team member as well as a design specialist will reach out to follow up and answer any questions.

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

Re-Bath of Portland. Now there’s a business name that conveys a clear message. As the largest complete bathroom remodeler in the U.S., Re-Bath has contracted more than 1.3 million bathrooms nationwide. A locally-owned and -operated franchise, ReBath of Portland serves an area that includes Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Columbia, Cowlitz, Hood River, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Skamania, Tillamook, Wahkiakum, Washington and Yamhill counties.

Experts in the field, Megan Vorster, Sales Manager of the Portland franchise relates, “We do pretty much everything within the footprint of the bathroom.” Free consultation, free in-home design and quote are offered at no obligation. What are you waiting for? Give them a call today!

In just four easy steps, Re-Bath will transform your bathroom from “design to done.” Beginning with an initial in-home consultation with a design specialist to building a custom design package employing a traditional, transitional, rustic or contemporary design style, to removal and preparation, and lastly, finishing up with the professional installation of your “new” bathroom. “We have an amazing

Popular Re-Bath projects include shower conversions for aging and accessibility solutions. To make bathing safer for those individuals, Re-Bath will remove the tub and install a walk-in shower in its place with a low threshold configuration. Other remodels focus on updating a shower or tub design for those who want to enjoy something luxurious and beautiful. In addition, flooring, cabinetry and countertops are available. “We love to hear from people and help them create the bathroom of their dreams,” relates Vorster.

Owners Spencer Shaw and Evan Wyke opened Re-Bath of Portland in 2019 as their third franchise location. The original franchise opened in Boise in 2005, followed by Spokane. Since Portland, they have added a Seattle location. Shaw and Wyke, who love the Northwest, are happy with their four locations. Moving forward, they

just plan on taking care of their clientele and supporting their regional service areas. “It’s a family-friendly, family-run business – that’s why I like it here,” remarks Vorster, who joined the team in January 2021.

Each year Re-Bath of Portland donates a free tub or shower remodel to a charity organization. This year they’re planning on donating to a women’s shelter. Always on the lookout for a recipient, Re-Bath of Portland encourages anyone with a suggestion to get in touch with them.

Visit the showroom at 19300 S.W. 118th Ave. in Tualatin. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday, and Saturday by appointment. Call 503-746-8522 or email rbportland@rebathnw.com. Please visit rebath.com to view the photo gallery, get more information and to get started on your remodel today!

Strawberry Dips

Not-so-skinny dips for fruity fun

Marshmallow-Cream Cheese Dip

7 ounces marshmallow fluff

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

 Spoon fluff into large, microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. Add softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate. Whisk or beat with an electric hand mixer until very smooth.  Refrigerate 3 hours.

Sour Cream-Brown Sugar Dip

11/4 cups sour cream

3 tablespoons dark (or light) brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Combine sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla in medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.

 Refrigerate to keep.

Hazelnut-Cocoa Dip

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

⅓ cup powdered sugar

13 ounces hazelnut-cocoa spread (1 jar)

8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

 In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in hazelnutcocoa spread until completely combined. Fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain.

 Refrigerate 3 hours.

9 AM to 5:30 PM

“It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses, When pleasant sights salute the eyes, And pleasant scents the noses.”

– Nathaniel Parker Willis

National Bubba Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day*

National Rocky Road Day

Alzheimer’s and Brain

Awareness Month

Aquarium Month

Candy Month

Dairy Month

Effective Communications

Applesauce Cake Day

Hug Your Cat Day

National Cheese Day

Old Maid’s Day

Ball Point Pen Day

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival –date varies

Donald Duck Day

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

Father’s Day*

Fresh Veggies Day

International Waterfall Day

National Fudge Day

National Turkey Lovers Day

International Widows Day

Let It Go Day

National Pink Day

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Meteor Day

Repeat Day (I said World Bicycle Day Hot World Environment

Herb and Spices Day Iced Tea Day

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Eid-Ul-Adha

National Children’s Day

National Corn on the Cob Day

Go Fishing Day

International Panic Day

International Picnic Day Sushi Day

National Splurge Day

Log Cabin Day

National Catfish Day

National

National Peanut

2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12

16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26

National Columnists Day*

* Denotes that the date changes each year

National World

International Fairy (or Faery) Day Swim a Lap Day National

Month

Fight the Filthy Fly Month

Gay and Lesbian Pride Month

Great Outdoors Month

National Accordion Awareness

Month

National Adopt a Cat Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Month

National Iced Tea Month

Rose Month

Turkey Lovers Month

D-Day, WWII

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

1 5 6 7 8

Dare Day

Flip a Coin Day

National Trails Day*

World Milk Day

Hot Air Balloon Day

Environment Day

National Jerky Day

National Gardening Exercise Day– Get out and exercise with your plants.

National Yo-Yo Day

National Weed Your Garden Day

Nursing Assistants Day*

National Doughnut Day is always the first Friday in June VCR Day

Best Friends Day

Name Your Poison Day

World Ocean Day

12 13 14 15

National Hollerin’ Contest Day*

National Nature Photography Day

Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Red Rose Day

Pigeon Appreciation Day

Sewing Machine Day

Wear Purple for Peace Day

Juneteenth

National Kissing Day

World Sauntering Day

Beautician’s Day

Finally Summer Day / Summer Solstice – date varies Ice Cream Soda Day

National Bald Eagle Day

Flag Day

Monkey Around Day

Go Skateboarding Day

International Yoga Day

National Selfie Day

Take a Road Trip Day * Take Your Dog to Work Day*

National Prune Day

Smile Power Day

World Juggler’s Day

International Jazz Day

International Body Piercing Day

National Chocolate Eclair Day

National Onion Ring Day

World Rainforest Day

Camera Day

Hug Holiday

19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 “In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” – John Steinbeck

Forgiveness Day

National Canoe Day

Mint Julep Day

Water a Flower Day

National Food Truck DaySave Your Paul Bunyan Day

International Mud Day

Waffle Iron Day

Exploringtheretrovideogamerenaissance

ByRobertMatsumura,ContributingWriter

most realistic, imaginative video games for both consoles and streaming platforms, many enthusiasts are increasingly looking to the past for a familiar, relaxing and affordable gaming experience.

With the dizzying array of tantalizingly new games out there, complete with ultra-high definition graphics and immersive music and storylines, the rising popularity of old low-tech games with pixelated graphics and simplistic controls is a bit of a head-scratcher. In order to wrap one’s mind around this curious phenomenon, it’s important to understand what the term “retro game” refers to. In gaming parlance the term “retro gaming” instantaneously evokes primitive but charming 8-bit graphics, intuitive straightforward gameplay that is addictive and challenging, yet is, at its core, innately simple.

The heyday of these retro games was back in the 70s and 80s when the internet was still a dream, and words like “cell phone” and “streaming” had not yet entered the common lexicon. During this era, arcade games like Donkey Kong, Centipede,

machines located in pizza parlors, convenience stores and malls across America.

For those of us who grew up during this era the nostalgia factor is immense. As the world continually grows faster and more complex, there is a certain comfort in the return to something familiar. Engaging again with the graphics, sounds and challenges of these simple games has the ability to evoke the past, like a time capsule transporting one back to the days of their youth. Whether rescuing the princess in the various castles of Super Mario Brothers, zapping fast flowing insects in Centipede or defending humanity from invaders from outer space in Galaxian or Space Invaders, engaging once again with these simple yet thrilling games is like reacquainting oneself with an old friend.

Another lure of retro games is their simplicity. Unlike contemporary video games whose complexity often mirrors real life, retro games offer a binary experience that requires minimal decision making and strategizing. In a world where everevolving technology demands increasing levels of expertise and knowledge, the straightforward gameplay of retro games can be a refreshing change of pace. Basic hand/eye coordination and reaction time are typically the skills required in retro games, versus the detailed storylines and game mechanics common to today’s popular titles.

Aside from nostalgia and relaxing game play, the affordability of retro gaming is also appealing. The expense of today’s popular titles creates a strain on the pocketbook for budget-minded individuals. The inexpensive price of retro games — frequently bundled together at minimal cost — creates a democratizing effect, wherein the vast majority of gamers can afford to participate, rather than only the hardcore few willing to shell out significant dollars to stay up to date on the latest and greatest new releases.

Finally, one cannot discount the aesthetic appeal of retro games with their pixelated graphics and jaunty chiptune soundtracks that impart a certain charm to these old titles. While highly orchestrated musical scores and jaw-dropping HD visuals are indeed impressive from a technical standpoint, there are times when simple equates to good. In a sense, retro games are the comfort food of the video game industry. While gourmet cuisine can be an amazing culinary experience, there are times when you simply desire a good old burger and fries.

Leaning over a classic arcade machine, joystick in hand, is a completely

different experience to gaming online via the latest PlayStation or Xbox console wearing a headset and communicating in real-time with players around the globe.

So how has the recent resurgence in retro game popularity affected the gaming industry? The surging demand for retro games has manifested itself in a myriad of ways, from the creation of small hand-held arcade machines for gamers on the go to the digital remastering of classic retro titles. Game designers are also incorporating visuals, sound effects, and game mechanics from the old retro titles and developing new games that capture the essence of these timeless originals. In cities across the globe the burgeoning demand for retro video games has spawned arcade establishments catering to gamers wishing to play the old classics standing up, on machines like those of their youth.

restaurants serving food and beverages to hungry gamers as they strive to save the world from galactic invaders or guide Pacman through a labyrinth of hungry ghosts.

As one might expect, the surging popularity of retro video games has spurred demand for old gaming consoles. The resale market on sites such as eBay for vintage Atari, Nintendo, and Sega Genesis consoles has exploded as the younger generation of gamers discovers these old classics, and Boomers reengage nostalgically with the favorite games of their youth. The demand for retro game paraphernalia has also moved in lockstep with the demand for the old consoles and games cartridges, driving a craze for all things retro gaming.

Often these new arcade establishments also double as

No matter what your age or level of gaming experience — Baby Boomer to Gen Z, avid gamer to newbie – retro video games have something to offer everyone. Whether you grew up in the 70s or 80s and seek a nostalgic blast to the past, or hail from a more recent generation, the realm of retro gaming is a wonderful respite from the complexities of our modern life—digital comfort food for the soul!

Cream of the Crop

Family-owned dairy farm feeds the community

happy cows. Members can visit the farm weekly to pick up their share. “When we onboard someone, they can bring anyone they want and tour the farm. We have regular hours when customers can pick up milk, poke around and say hello to the cow. We’re one of the few farms you can go to and actually lay eyes on the animals producing your food each week,” Christine says.

By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer

Photos courtesy of Cast Iron Farm

Anyone who’s tasted raw, farm-fresh milk will tell you it’s an entirely different beverage from store-bought. Thick, creamy, and chock full of nutrients, it has a sweet flavor with fresh, earthy undertones. Cast Iron Farm is a small, family-owned farm specializing in fresh milk from the happiest dairy cows and giving people a way to connect directly with their food and local farm.

The cows at Cast Iron are a mixed breed with an emphasis on Brown Swiss, a lovely variety that thrives in the valley climate and are often crossbred with Jerseys to promote longevity and fertility. Cast Iron has a small beef component to their program, which is operated on a different farm, but they’re primarily interested in dairy cows and caring for the animals throughout their lifespan. Pampered and treated like the queens they are, the ladies are never forced to produce beyond

their limits and live a quiet, comfortable life on the farm with a rotationally grazed pasture and plenty of alfalfa hay in the wet months. “We adore our cows,” Christine says, “and they’re all daughters or granddaughters of something I bred on the farm.”

Christine Anderson grew up on a cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon. After moving to the valley to go to school and spending some time in Europe, she decided to become a food producer. “I spent three years in Greece and noticed how they valued food, how ingrained it was in their culture,” she explains. “I wanted to bring that to my community.” Christine and her family began by leasing a chunk of land on a shared property and purchased Cast Iron Farm in 2010. Cast Iron Farm operates a dairy herd share, which means customers pay to take partial ownership of the animals. In return, they receive the benefits of owning well-cared-for,

The Brown Swiss are also known for their milk, which is exceptionally delicious and contains lots of protein and fat. Cast Iron is committed to safety and transparency concerning unpasteurized milk. “We’ve been listed by the Raw Milk Institute since 2012,” Christine explains, “which involves certain production protocols and regular bacteria tests that are accessible to the public. We’ve never had any issues with the milk that comes from our farm.”

Photo by Alexander Pomper

Christine does most of the farm work, with support from her husband and three children. “Farming is my dying passion,” she explains. “My world revolves around milking my critters.” The family also raises sheep, a few Yaks, a couple of horses, a flock of chickens and a few dairy goats that belong to their ten-year-

among others, is currently in the midst of a lawsuit with the state of Oregon to fight strict regulations being brought down on small farms. “They want even the smallest operation to adhere to the same guidelines as large producers, which is a lot of red tape,” she explains. “It seems like such an attack on small agriculture.”

Please give them a call at

or visit their website at castironfarm.com

Cast Iron Farm

Breathe Easier, Live Better

Naturally, Non-Surgically.

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

Do You Suffer with Chronic Sinusitis?

“Thanks Dr. Siegfried. No more sinus congestion, allergies, snoring or mouth breathing,” —Niki Z.

“After the eighth treatment, I was sleeping solidly for eight straight hours for the first time in eight years. And by the way, no more drugs!!” —Jon V.N.

Breathe Better Now!

Are you sick and tired of chronic sinus congestion? Dr. George Siegfried, Chiropractic Physician at Dunn Chiropractic Clinic in McMinnville, has been helping patients breathe better with Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment since 1976. This natural, nonsurgical treatment has helped alleviate chronic sinus and other related problems even in patients who have already had sinus surgeries, or those who have considered sinus surgery prior to visiting Dr. Siegfried. “Desperate” and “at the end of their rope,” these patients are grateful for his care and expertise in providing Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment, which he has performed thousands of times. Furthermore, this treatment uses no drugs and no needles.

Could This Be You?

It’s been estimated that 30 to 60 million people in America suffer from sinus congestion which can manifest in mouth breathing, dry eyes, dry mouth, snoring, limited sleep and sleep apnea, low energy, loss of smell, taste and hearing. Many have had to resort to a CPAP machine to keep their airways open, just to try and obtain a decent sleep cycle.

Who Can Benefit?

Over the years, Dr. Siegfried, an international chiropractor, treated world-class athletes from the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division, United Arab Emirates Track and Field Team, and other world-class athletes. He’s treated Broadway dancers, San Francisco Ballet dancers, opera singers and jockeys. Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment has helped children and adults suffering with chronic sinusitis “get their life back” after experiencing a deviated septum, broken nose, concussion, whiplash injury, birth injury and more. Dr. Siegfried has helped so many patients that his colleagues have referred to him not only as the leading expert in this treatment, but also the “guru” and even the “godfather.”

Who is Dr. Siegfried and His Clinic?

Dr. Siegfried has been in practice since 1984 at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic and is the third generation of chiropractors at that clinic. Established in McMinnville in 1922, Dunn Chiropractic has “A Compassionate Tradition of Natural Pain Relief and Wellness,” states Dr. Siegfried. The father of four grown children and grandpa to nine grandchildren, Dr. Siegfried studied over 10 years and 1,000 hours as protégé to Dr. J.R. Stober, the developer of this natural, non-surgical specialty. Treatment is selfpay as Dr. Siegfried is out of network for insurance, but patients from all over the world seek him out to help relieve their chronic sinusitis and escape the drudgery of the related suffering.

To consult with Dr. Siegfried, call the clinic at (503) 433-6902, located at 301 N.E. Dunn Place, McMinnville. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9AM-6PM. Dr. Siegfried’s website is nasalspecific.com.

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My Confession to Yamhill County...

Confession to Yamhill County...

Dear Friend,

When I meet people in McMinnville, they usually say, “Oh, I know you. You ’re the doctor that I ’ve seen in the ad with your son Chris, from the Bachelorette. ” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I use it in my ads. Years ago in High School in Philly something happened that changed my life. I hurt my back playing football. Really bad! I could hardly walk. I remember the instant I felt that knife in my back. My Dad took me to Dr. Hill, our family chiropractor who adjusted my back.

MY CONFESSION TO MCMINNVILLE AND YAMHILL

Friend,

Dear Friend,

When I meet people in McMinnville, they usually say, “Oh, I know you. You ’re the doctor that I ’ve seen in the ad with your son Chris, from the Bachelorette. ” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I use it in my ads. Years ago in High School in Philly something happened that changed my life. I hurt my back playing football. Really bad! I could hardly walk. I remember the instant I felt that knife in my back. My Dad took me to Dr. Hill, our family chiropractor who adjusted my back.

people in they say, “Oh, I you. the I’ve seen on YouTube with son Chris, the Bachelorette.” Well, want you to little more why I ads. In when was to a I received an amazing at that changed my life of my chronic headaches, snoring from bumps and thumps sports, even a on the streets of called Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment my teacher Dr. at University of States And all could that treatment, able to breathe so much better my nose. And Felt like a knife was out of my my improved needing glasses to glasses. you learn to put up with a but was at “end my desperate, spite of a competitive athlete pitching in the League. lights on that wanted to this special technique, practiced, by Stober for my first in 1976. was so committed to learning his that I 1,000 hours over and am now a expert. became and only to treat him for his he suffered with bad a him to develop treatment. also truly he saved Chris from lot of well.

When I meet people in Yamhill County, they usually say, “Oh, I know you. You’re the doctor that I’ve seen on YouTube with your son Chris, from the Bachelorette.” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I use it in my ads. In 1976, when I was studying to be a chiropractor, I received an amazing treatment at age 26 that totally changed my life and got rid of my chronic headaches, sinusitis and snoring from falls, bumps and thumps in sports, even a few fights growing up on the streets of Philly. It is called the Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment from my teacher Dr. Stober, at the University of Western States in Portland. And all I could say then, even now, was WOW! After that first treatment, I was able to breathe so much better through my nose. And my headaches? Felt like a knife was taken out of my head. Even my vision improved from needing glasses to not needing glasses. At age 26, you learn how to put up with a lot, but I was at the “end of my rope,” desperate, in spite of being a competitive athlete pitching in the semi-professional Portland City League. Once I had that adjustment, “the lights went on for me” and I knew at that moment I wanted to learn this special technique, developed, practiced, and taught by Dr. Stober for over 30 years before I had my first treatment in 1976. I was so committed to learning his technique that I spent over 1,000 hours over a 10-year period observing and studying with him and am now a leading expert. I became his protégé and the only student to treat him for his chronic headaches he suffered with from a bad head injury as a kid, leading him to develop this special, non-surgical treatment. I also truly believe he saved my son Chris from a lot of suffering as well.

Well all I can say is WOW! When I left Dr. Hill’s office, I could stand up straight and walk. And the pain was gone! I knew at that moment I wanted to be a chiropractor, even though I was supposed to follow in the surgical footsteps of my great uncle who founded Nazareth Hospital in Philly – and cousin – who was an orthopedist. After undergraduate college at Schiller University in Heidelberg Germany, and pre-med studies at Temple University, I was accepted at the University of Western States in Portland, drove across the country, started in the fall of 1976 and graduated in 1981. And as they say, the rest is history. But before settling in McMinnville at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic which was founded in 1922, I had the good fortune to travel with and take care of professional Broadway and Ballet dancers, Jockeys, the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division and many other professional athletes while in Italy.

front of our eyes, my wife and I could see the shape of his head changing. I took over Chris’s care from there and he became an All-Star baseball pitcher and soccer player in high school, a walk-on at the University of Portland, and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round and the 354th pick and pitched for them for 5 years. One just never knows how valuable a Bilateral Nasal Specific treatment and sound nutrition can do for a person’s health. It's strange how life is because I have treated many patients since 1976 with chronic migraines, sinusitis, snoring, concussions, whiplash, birth trauma, and other conditions related to blows to the head or difficult births. Here’s just one testimonial from a recent patient. And there are reviews as well as on my website: www.nasalspecific.com

our eyes, my and I could see the of there and he became All-Star pitcher and soccer player in high walk-on at the University Portland, was drafted by in 11th round and the pick and pitched for them years. One just knows how a Bilateral Nasal nutrition can for person’s health. how because treated since with chronic sinusitis, snoring, concussions, conditions related to blows to or births. Here’s just testimonial recent patient. And there as well as website: www.nasalspecific.com

Well all I can say is WOW! When I left Dr. Hill ’s office, I could stand up straight and walk. And the pain was gone! I knew at that moment I wanted to be a chiropractor, even though I was supposed to follow in the surgical footsteps of my great uncle who founded Nazareth Hospital in Philly – and cousin – who was an orthopedist. After undergraduate college at Schiller University in Heidelberg Germany, and pre-med studies at Temple University, I was accepted at the University of Western States in Portland, drove across the country, started in the fall of 1976 and graduated in 1981. And as they say, the rest is history. But before settling in McMinnville at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic which was founded in 1922, I had the good fortune to travel with and take care of professional Broadway and Ballet dancers, Jockeys, the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division and many other professional athletes while in Italy.

started noticing after the first treatments. I’ve treatments now and my have of according my I no longer snore. sleep the night, and I am breathing really with no blockage in It’s amazing.

and I started noticing improvements after the first few treatments. I’ve had over 9 treatments now and my sinuses have been completely clear. The results of his treatments are, according to my wife, I no longer snore. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I’m sleeping through the night, and I am breathing really well with no blockage in my nose. It’s amazing.

really completely plugged off and I heard the radio. I knew him from past things always helped me, so I called up and came sal specific treatments on me, and I started after about 3 visits. I ’ve had oer 8 treatments completely clear for about the last month sults of it are according to my wife, have sleep apnea anymore. I am sleeping am breathing really well with no blockage ing.” - Crit Haney

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When Chris was born, after a 36 hour labor, he had a conehead and we were told that he may have some cerebral palsy due to the stress on his head from the birth process. The day after he was born, I took him to Dr. Stober who did the nasal specific treatment on his head and adjusted the top bone in his spine. Right in front of our eyes we could see the shape of his head changing. I took over Chris’s care from there and he became an All -Star Baseball pitcher and Soccer player, a walk on at the University of Portland, and junior year was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11 th round, the 354 th pick and pitched for them for 5 years. One never knows how valuable a nasal specific, chiropractic adjustments and sound nutrition can do for someone ’s health. It’s strange how life is because I have treated many more patients with many different conditions such as headaches, migraines, chronic sinusitis, neck, arm, back , sciatica pain, athletic injuries and more.

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My name is Landon Haney, and I am now 77 years old. I have had sinus problems off and on since I was teenager. The most recent one started in 2011 and continued until recently. My nose was completely plugged off and I heard about Dr. Siegfried on the radio. I knew from past treatments he had done for me and always helped me, so I called for a consultation. He started his Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatments,

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Still Oozing with Color, Just in a Different Form

Baker falls back in love with pottery

By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer

The world is full of stories about people who start their journey on one path only to find themselves on another. When Maggie Pike sold her successful bakery, Maggie’s Buns, she thought she would be bored. But instead, she fell back in love with pottery, a craft she had dabbled in thirty-two years earlier. Now, she makes vibrant creations that are not only utilitarian but also beautiful works of art.

When asked what drew her to pottery, Maggie admits she used to be terrible at it, but had always enjoyed it. After selling her bakery, she longed for something creative to do, so she dug out her old potter’s wheel and gave it a spin. To Maggie’s surprise, she got it right on the first try, and that was all it took to reignite her passion.

The colors Maggie discovers on her travels inspire the forms and textures of her pottery. She sifts through photos from her latest trip, selects about ten colors, and starts creating. Her glazing process involves up to seventeen hand-painted layers, each adding depth and personality to her creations. Even Maggie doesn’t always know what the final product will look like, but the unexpected results are part of the fun.

The process of creation holds its own magic for Maggie. Unveiling a new design from her kiln, fondly named “Calvin,” is always thrilling. Nearly 30% of pottery is lost in the kiln due to various factors, so she feels an indescribable sense of accomplishment when a piece turns out exactly as she dreamed. Despite years of experience, she never quite knows how a piece will look after it’s glazed, so it’s

nothing short of magical when her vision comes to life.

Maggie found an intimate connection between her love for food and creating practical and visually appealing creations. Her work is a tribute to the moments that often go unnoticed yet hold profound significance, like sipping hot coffee from a beautifully crafted mug or enjoying a homecooked meal in a hand-thrown bowl. This is her way of spreading joy, and she finds inspiration in the thought that her creations might make someone’s day a little brighter. She hopes this cycle of inspiration — where the excitement of her audience fuels her creative energy — continues to thrive, enabling her to create art that brings smiles and warmth to people’s lives. If you eat off something every day, it might as well be a work of art!

Valley Arts Association has profoundly impacted Maggie’s artistic journey. The familiar faces and warm appreciation of the local community foster confidence and inspire her to experiment with her artistic style. Valley Art’s vibrant culture and lively environment have also provided ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. Moreover, Valley Art’s website serves as a hub for upcoming events, allowing her to stay connected to the local art scene, discover new inspiration, and showcase her creations.

Maggie’s journey to becoming a potter was unexpected, but it has led to some truly stunning work. Her use of color and hand glazing has made Maggie’s pieces into unique and beautiful works of art that people can enjoy. If you’re looking for something functional and artistic to add to your home, you can’t go wrong with one of Maggie’s creations.

To see more of Maggie’s work, check out her Facebook pages under ‘Maggie Pike’ or ‘Passport to Color.’ You can also see her creations at Valley Art at 2022 Main Street in Forest Grove, (503) 357-3703 or on their website at: www.valleyart.org

Keeping It Cool

HVAC offers a breath of fresh air

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer

by Laurel Bice

“Keeping you comfortable since 1954.”

Home Comfort Inc. celebrates 70 years of the highest quality heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services throughout the Willamette Valley. Whether beating the soaring heat of recent summers or the freezing temperatures of winter, Home Comfort Inc. provides individualized options that can keep you and your home feeling perfect all year long. Home Comfort Inc. also specializes in safe air quality and offers a selection of purification systems as well as duct cleaning services to help you breathe easier inside your home.

With summer temperatures reaching triple digits, residents have experienced greater need for adequate home cooling systems. Children, seniors and the increased work-from-home force all need relief from the crippling heat. Air conditioning units to heat pumps and ductless mini splits, Home Comfort Inc. has cooling system solutions for every space and type of home.

In addition to temperature control, air quality, which is all too often overlooked, should be considered as well.

Advancements in technology have created products that can drastically increase air quality in the home. Whether one is suffering from the pollen of the Willamette Valley or smoke and particles from the annual forest fires, Home Comfort Inc. has a system that can “scrub” the air in your home of particulates, allergens and pet dander, leading to cleaner air and better health. Cleaning the home air duct system will also help the quality of air in the home and allow the heating and cooling system to operate more efficiently.

Just like its high-quality equipment, Home Comfort Inc. is a high-quality company that you can trust. Owned by Joe and Vicki Flande along with their son Ben, Home Comfort Inc. employs a professional staff of highly trained and skilled technicians. From appointments to installs to service, maintenance and repairs, Home Comfort Inc. offers clients peace of mind on all their heating and cooling equipment.

Joe Flande professes “it is not about money but people.” In keeping with that, Home Comfort Inc. encourages homeowners to schedule annual maintenance on their heating and cooling system which can increase the life of the system and save money by avoiding costly repairs. It’s also important to have the dryer vent cleaned regularly to reduce the chance of house fires.

Membership programs designed to keep furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, tankless water heaters and fireplaces running at their most efficient, trouble-free performance start at just $11 per month. Home Comfort Inc. also offers 24-hour, seven-days-a-week emergency service should you experience a heating or cooling system fail outside of regular business hours.

Home Comfort Inc. is located at 1827 S Main Street in Dallas. Give them a call at 503-623-2341 or visit their website homecomfortinc.com for more information. You’ll be glad you did!

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Howling Support

Give to grow the pack

By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of WOU

Become a Western Oregon University Wolves Club member today to support the hundreds of student athletes who compete in the university’s many sports while getting an education at the same time. Already a member? Renew by June 15 to receive priority consideration for parking! Wolves Club memberships are offered at various levels and include exclusive benefits.

“Wolves Club is an opportunity to support our student athletes and our athletic programs,” says Dave Beasley, who

Brennen Murphy winning the 400 at the GNAC Championships in May.

heads up Annual Giving and Sponsorships. The Wolves Club, he points out, “is a way for fans to provide an extra level of support.” Currently, the club has around 50 members. “There are so many opportunities for student athletes here,” Beasley expresses, naming football, women’s volleyball, soccer, softball, basketball, baseball, and track & field as several examples. “We have some great kids here,” he says, commenting that 47 percent of students at WOU are first-generation college students. “We’re big believers that education transforms lives,” he says, and notes that 24.1 percent of all students identify as Latino/a/e, bringing WOU closer to becoming eligible to obtain an official Hispanic Serving Institution designation.

Membership contributions to Wolves Club go towards student athlete scholarships and equipment for the teams as well as subsidizing travel costs. Patrons receive a membership decal and enjoy the Athletic Director Season Preview email as well as access to the President’s football tailgate. Moving up the levels, memberships include T-shirts, personalized tailgating space, and/or an all-sport pass which, beginning this year, is also good for general admission for football. The highest membership levels are awarded two sideline passes for every football game and an invitation to the President’s Club dinner. In addition, the Athletic Director Circle also receives an invitation for two at a dinner with the Athletic Director and select head coaches.

For more information on Wolves Club and parking spots, contact David Beasley at beasleyg@wou.edu or call (503)8388814. Visit wouwolves.com “Wolves Club” for added details and Ways to Give.

Pioneering Legacy

Linn County’s first Black resident

By Oregon Black Pioneers

The first Black resident of Linn County, Oregon was a woman then known only as Cora Ann. She was born into slavery in Virginia between 1822 and 1833, and by 1837 was living in New Orleans, where she was purchased by 32-year-old Emeline Carey Sellick. In 1850, Emeline and Cora moved to Missouri, where Emeline married Samuel Johnson. That same year, the couple moved to Oregon, and Cora traveled with them on the Oregon Trail as an enslaved overland pioneer.

When the Johnson party reached Oregon in the fall of 1850, Cora became one of just 55 Black people in the Oregon Territory. African Americans – free or enslaved – had been legally barred from coming to Oregon since 1849. However, legislation targeting Black people often went unenforced within Oregon’s disparate farming communities. This allowed a handful of Black Americans to remain in Oregon despite their legal exclusion, but it also allowed slavery to continue long after the practice was prohibited. Oregon’s Supreme Court outlawed slavery in 1853; Cora, however, would continue to be held as Emeline’s slave until the 1860s.

Samuel Johnson claimed a 640 acre homestead near Brownsville in Linn County, and built a home which he and his wife shared with Cora. The Johnsons had no children. Samuel Johnson drowned in the Calapooia River in January 1858, leaving Emeline and Cora alone.

In December 1858, Cora married John Cox, a Black farm laborer. Theirs is the earliest recorded marriage of two Black people in Oregon. John Cox worked for Jefferson Huff, a white widowed father of two from Tennessee who was likely John’s former owner. Two months later, Emeline and Jefferson Huff were married, and all began sharing the same home.

Cora and John had a daughter named Adeline in 1860. In that year’s census, Cora and Adeline were listed as slaves, while John was listed as free. A second daughter, Angeline, was born in 1864. Cora was emancipated in or before 1864 as well. That year, Emeline sold her “former servant” Cora 36.3 acres of land from her homestead with Samuel Johnson for just $10.00, in recognition of “faithful services rendered.” This purchase made Cora one of the earliest Black landowners

in Oregon history. John Cox built a home for his family on this land that same year.

Cora remained close to Emeline even after receiving her freedom. In 1866, Cora testified in Emeline’s divorce trial against Jefferson Huff. The testimony of a Black woman was extremely rare in 19th century Oregon.

Cora was well known throughout the Willamette Valley; she and her husband were affectionately called “Aunt Cora” and “Uncle John” by their friends and neighbors. She was wellconnected within the region’s small Black community. Cora attended Oregon’s earliest-known Emancipation Day celebration in Salem in 1867, alongside fellow Black pioneers like Ben Johnson and Amanda Gardner.

John Cox died in 1875, but Cora remained in her home until 1886. She sold the house and land that year for $600 and moved to Brownsville. Cora lived comfortably from the sale of her property for the rest of her life. Sources say Cora even made a monetary gift to Willamette University Women’s College in her will. Cora Cox passed away in 1892. The house she lived in from 1864-1886 still stands today, making it one of Oregon’s oldest homes.

Oregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. To learn more, and to support this nonprofit, visit oregonblackpioneers.org.

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Cora Cox home courtesy of Linn County Historical Museum

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