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TASTE OF THE TOWN Historic Colton Café
Celebrate Molalla
In 2017, the Molalla City Council embarked on creating a vision and action plan. The plan would be a road map for Molalla from 2020 to 2030. The project reached an important milestone in July 2018 with the idea of a city celebration for the community.
In the span of two months, a group of residents, including a city councilor and a few community builders, put their heads together to plan the event. They visited festivals to find vendors, found musical performers, developed ideas for free kids’ crafts, and, in the end, put on a celebration that covered three city blocks. It was the largest street festival in the history of Molalla.
Approximately 2,500 people enjoyed the celebration in 2018, tasting treats, buying crafts, listening to music and enjoying the small community. Visitors also came from far and wide. At the end of that first year, the organizers knew they had something special. The following years brought
more vendors, more food trucks, more musicians and more excitement. The word spread to outlying areas, and vendors from all over Oregon and Southwest Washington began to join in the fun.
Celebrate Molalla grew to cover six city blocks and included not only contemporary artists and artisans, but also vendors who promoted the rich history of Molalla. Many community organizations also offered resources at booths.
On Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the 2024 celebration will be hosted at Clark Park, 815 Shirley Street. The Corn Hole Tournament will return and kids’ activities, once again, will be concentrated in a single area. A great variety of vendors will be selling their wares and delicious fare.
Musicians with major local followings on this year’s agenda include: Don Mitchell, playing classic blues, rock and country, at 11 a.m.; Blue Collar Brothers, a Southern rock and blues band, at 1:30 p.m.; and Cool Change PDX, an American rock band covering classic rock, R&B and country, at 4 p.m.
If you are interested in being a vendor, registration is open until Aug. 10 and can be found by scanning the QR code.
Robin Ekloff Owner
Making Memories
Carnival or rodeo, have the ride of your life!
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
It’s summertime in Canby and the Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo is in full swing August 13-17 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the County Fair as you stroll about. Visit livestock exhibits and agricultural displays where farmers and youth proudly showcase the results of their diligent work over the course of the year. Peruse hobby displays and art exhibits and treat yourself to fun-filled carnival rides. Embrace the thrill and excitement of live rodeo, pitting human skill against animal instinct, and enjoy crowd-pleasing performances by your favorite musicians and entertainers.
Everyone loves a parade! So pick a spot, settle in and enjoy the Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade, a fun and festive Canby Kiwanis tradition since 1948. A kick off to the Clackamas County Fair, the Kiddie Capers Parade begins at Knight School at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 13 and ends at the fairgrounds. Kids from all across Clackamas County will be “Moovin’ N Groovin’ at the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo,” in costume and riding, walking, pulling or pushing their bikes, wagons, dogs and more.
Join the lively bustle of fairgoers partaking in everything a county fair has to offer. Grab a bite of your favorite festival food served up from any one of 20 different food booths. Visit the Main Pavilion and check out the vendors inside then head upstairs and once again find the creative exhibits of the Hobby Hall: Photography, Quilts and Textiles. If it’s the Art Gallery you’re looking for, make your way to Clackamas Hall where you’ll find a multitude of compositions in oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels, drawings, sculptures and more!
The Fair runs daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, August 13-17 with world-class rodeo competition happening each night in the Canby Rodeo Arena starting at 7:30 p.m. If you’ve never seen the Canby Rodeo, let this be the year you do! The Main Stage this year has been moved to the center of the fairgrounds on the main lawn. Music starts at 9 p.m. (while the rodeo is finishing up), giving more fairgoers a chance to enjoy the night’s entertainment. Please check the Fair’s website for the complete entertainment schedule.
“What makes our county fair special?” asks Brian Crow, Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center Executive Director.
“When I think about it, I see the bright lights of the midway, flashing and tracing patterns in the night sky. I see 4H and FFA kids grooming the animals they’ve worked so hard to
raise and the community’s handiwork on display for everyone to enjoy. I hear the sounds of kids laughing and screaming on the rides, cows mooing, pigs squealing, bleating lambs and goats, and whatever noise cavies make. Music fills the air from the stage, alongside the auctioneer and rodeo announcer. Friends are telling stories and joking around. I close my eyes
and smell cotton candy, corn dogs, barbecue, elephant ears and even the livestock. No matter what your fair memories are, the fact that you can relate to something I mentioned shows how important the county fair is. It strengthens families and friendships, bridges the gap between urban and agricultural communities, and is the foundation for generational memories.”
This year’s fair, presented by NW Employment Solutions, features a unique theme each day with special discounts or free admission to select groups. August 13 is Family Day and
kids 12 and under get in FREE with participation in the Kiddie Caper Parade. August 14, Senior Citizen Day, offers reduced entry fees for seniors age 65-74 and FREE admission for those 75 and up. August 15 is First Responder Day – police, fire and paramedics are admitted FREE with corresponding ID. Military Appreciation Day, August 16, all veterans and Armed Service members in uniform or showing service ID are admitted FREE. August 17, the Fair closes with Agriculture Day: the Junior Livestock Auction, Miss Rodeo Oregon Coronation and the VIP Press Party are featured.
The Clackamas County Fairgrounds is located at 694 N.E. 4th Ave. in Canby. For exhibitor information, tickets, food vendors and more visit clackamascountyfair.com.
Bloomin’ Good Time
Dahlias Festival a colorful community event
By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer
Photos by Jen Blair Photography & Natalie Kristeen Photography
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of nature at the annual Dahlia Festival hosted by Swan Island Dahlias. This beloved event, featuring over 370 dahlia varieties, transforms the picturesque fields of Canby into a kaleidoscope of color and beauty. From early August to late September, visitors are invited to explore the stunning display gardens, stroll through expansive flower fields and partake in a variety of engaging activities on Wednesdays through Sundays. With free admission, live music, local food carts and a unique gift shop, the Dahlia Festival offers an unforgettable experience for all ages. Join them for a day of floral enchantment, community and joy as you celebrate the splendor of dahlias in full bloom.
favorites. Look out for creatively named varieties like “Petal Faster,” “Tutu Much” and the striking red and yellow “Incrediball.” Each name adds a touch of whimsy to the vibrant blooms.
This year’s festival introduces the new, expanded gift shop offering a range of local goods, from soaps and lotions to cookbooks and canned foods. Visitors can also find unique items for pets, gardening and babies, making it a specialty shop worth exploring.
Hybridizing new dahlia varieties is a meticulous process at Swan Island. They let bees handle initial cross-pollination and then select seed pods from preferred varieties. Each year, they cultivate 15,000 seedlings, gradually narrowing them down to five to fifteen new varieties introduced annually. The selection criteria include long stems, flower quality, and uniqueness. With over 370 dahlia varieties on display, festivalgoers can discover new
Local vendors and musicians play a significant role in the festival, creating a lively atmosphere with carefully selected bands that ensure a diverse and enjoyable experience for weekend visitors. Be sure to check the event calendar for the lineup of bands and food carts during your visit. Plan to spend a few hours exploring to make the most of your time at the festival. Start with the display garden to see all the varieties in one place, then stroll through the fields. The koi pond is a favorite among children and those who appreciate the beauty of these fish. Enjoy the food carts, live music and gift shop. On weekends, bring a blanket for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by fields of flowers while you listen to music and savor delicious food and drinks.
Swan Island Dahlias ensures accessibility for all visitors, with ample ADA parking, accessible restrooms and pathways. The level grounds and free entry make it an inviting destination for people of all ages and income levels.
Swan Island Dahlias is more than a farm; it’s where passion, history and community converge in a spectacular celebration of nature’s beauty.
Visit the festival at 995 NW 22nd Ave. in Canby from August through September, open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Check the event calendar at www.dahlias.com to see the lineup of bands and vendors so you can join them and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of dahlias!
Concerts, Bingo & Volkstoberfest
The summer fun is far from over!
By Justin Woomer, Contributing Writer
Opening in the 1950s as Rainbow Malt Shop, this small building was a place where young people could meet and chat over the day’s events and old people could tell those young people how much better it was when they were young. Now, 75 years later, it still holds a place in this community’s heart as the Historic Colton Café. People still converge on this place for friendly conversation and a smile from Sandra D and the rest of the amazing staff. A large outdoor space provides the perfect area for events and concerts. The nightly dinner specials draw in regulars from all the surrounding communities. The proof is in the product, and with fresh organic produce cultivated by FoodWaves, every meal has a little bit of our home in it; it’s the very definition of homestyle cooking.
Nora Nofziger is the owner/cook/server of the Historic Colton Café and is working incredibly hard to make sure everyone in the community has a great summer. She and her colleagues created the Epic Bingo Expedition with its $3000 dream vacation grand prize, which has been the talk of the town. Nora has also put together the Historic Colton Cafe Concert Series that brings in local acts for an evening of great music accompanied by Nora’s great food in the café’s lovely outdoor space. Guess what? Nora is starting a catering business called FoodTastic, giving her the opportunity to provide great local food for your special event. Why go far? The Café’s patio is the perfect place to host your event: for more information call Nora. Let her take some of the work out of a special day.
Nora was asked why she loves her restaurant and she replied, “It’s the people who come in and the people I work with.” It shows. You may ask why she does it, and she will tell you this, “we love seeing the community come together, just like it was back in the day.”
And then there’s the Historic Colton Café Concert Series. These concerts have helped bring the community together this summer and there are two remaining. The first is a local favorite – Trent Beaver will be performing at the Colton Café at 5 P.M. on August 11th. Two weeks later, on August 31st at 7 P.M., rock out with the timeless sound of CCR with the band Fortunate Son. The latter event will include the final drawing for the Epic Bingo Expedition and the last chance to win the $3000 dollar dream vacation – so come out, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the tunes.
Even at summer’s close Nora has a plan for a little fun in the form of Volkstoberfest, which combines Nora’s lifelong love of Oktoberfest and Volkswagens. This year marks the second annual event and promises to be packed full of German fun. From the finest German beer and cuisine to interactive activities like key chain making for those sweet VWs, there will be no shortage of entertainment. A live DJ playing festive music and a stein holding competition add to the festivities. And let’s not forget the cars: all models and years are welcome, so come show off your Volkswagen. The event is on September 28th from 4pm-7pm. Welcome the onset of fall at the Historic Colton Café.
The Historic Colton Café is Located at 21038 S Hwy 211, Colton, OR. For event, catering or restaurant information call (503)824-5111. Follow us on Facebook for information about future and upcoming events.
AEasements 101
What exactly are easements?
By James M. Hunsaker
t the most basic level, an easement is the nonpossessory right to use the property of another for a specific purpose. This means that a person has the right to use the property but does not actually own the property. Common easements include things like access easements, parking easements, and utility easements; and can also include easements to protect land as open space or wildlife habitat and light and view easements.
Easements can be divided into two types:
1. An easement appurtenant is an easement that involves two parcels of land: the dominant estate (benefited property) and the servient estate (burdened property). The easement benefits the owner of the dominant estate by granting that owner one or more rights over the servient estate. A common example of an easement appurtenant is an access easement — the right to cross over the servient estate to access the dominant estate. Other types of easements appurtenant can include water/ sewer line easements and parking easements.
2. An easement in gross is an easement that burdens a particular piece of land and benefits an individual or group irrespective of land ownership. In other words, there is no “dominant estate” only a “servient estate.” A common example of an easement in gross is utility easements. Utility easements allow companies, regardless of land ownership, to install and maintain power lines, telecommunication lines or water/sewer/drainage pipelines across private land.
Easements are created in many ways. The most common are:
A. Express Grant: This occurs when a property owner expressly grants an easement to another party. This grant is typically recorded in writing, such as in a deed, a separate easement agreement, or a subdivision plat. The document outlines the rights granted, the duration, and any conditions or restrictions.
B. Prescriptive Easement: A prescriptive easement arises through continuous, open, and notorious use of another person’s land without permission for a statutory period (in Oregon, 10 years). For instance, if a neighbor has been using a path across another’s land openly and without objection for over a decade, they may gain a prescriptive
easement to continue using the path legally. Courts grant prescriptive easements to encourage efficient land use.
C. Easement by Necessity: An easement by necessity arises when one parcel of land becomes landlocked, meaning it has no legal access to a public road or other means of ingress/egress except over another’s land. This type of easement is typically granted by a court to ensure that the landlocked parcel can be accessed and used effectively.
D. Easement by Estoppel: An easement by estoppel arises when a landowner makes representations or promises to another party regarding the use of their land, and the other party reasonably relies on those representations to their detriment. If the relying party acts on the representations (e.g., builds a structure assuming continued access), the courts may enforce an easement by estoppel to prevent injustice.
Easements play a crucial role in property law by balancing the rights of landowners and facilitating efficient land use. Whether granting access rights between neighboring properties, facilitating utility installations, or recognizing long-standing usage rights, easements ensure that land can be utilized effectively while respecting legal boundaries. As property law evolves, understanding easements remains essential for legal practitioners and property owners alike to navigate the complexities of land ownership and usage rights effectively. The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information and content in this article is for general informational purposes only.
Riccar Prima
Senior Wellness
Senior Wellness: Simple Steps to a Healthier,
Happier Life
Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down when it comes to living a fulfilling, vibrant life. Staying healthy and happy as we age involves taking care of our bodies, minds, and spirits. Let’s chat about some practical ways seniors can boost their wellness and the professionals who can help along the way.
Staying physically fit is crucial for maintaining independence and overall well-being. Regular exercise, like walking, swimming, or even dancing, can keep your heart healthy and your muscles strong. It’s also important to incorporate stretching or yoga to stay flexible and tai chi to improve balance. Eating a balanced diet filled with nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, will provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs. Don’t forget to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Regular checkups and health screenings with your doctor are also essential to catch any potential health issues early and keep you on track with your health goals. Keeping your mind sharp and emotions balanced is just as important as physical health. Engaging in activities that challenge your brain, like puzzles, reading, learning something new, or playing a musical instrument, can help maintain cognitive function. Staying socially connected with family, friends, and community groups can boost your mood and
and connection. Joining clubs or groups that share your interests, whether it’s a book club, gardening group, or sports team, can help you build new friendships. Embracing technology by learning to use smartphones, tablets, and social media can also help you stay connected with loved ones and access a wealth of resources.
Nurturing your spirit through practices like mindfulness, meditation, and yoga can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellbeing. Participating in religious or spiritual activities can offer comfort and a sense of community.
Seeking professional help is essential for maintaining your health and wellness. Regular visits to your primary care doctor can help monitor your health and provide personalized advice. Geriatricians, who specialize in the health of older adults, can offer comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Nutritionists and dietitians can help you craft a diet that meets your nutritional requirements and supports your health. Physical therapists can create exercise plans to improve your strength, balance, and mobility. Mental health professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors, can help you manage mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Fitness trainers who specialize in senior fitness can design safe and effective exercise routines for you.
Staying well as you age involves taking a holistic
FREE Senior Educational Seminars
Senior Wellness
August Senior Educational Seminar will feature special speakers who address key areas like fitness and nutrition, promoting a comprehensive approach to health. Senior fitness specialist will offer guidance on safe and effective exercises, such as walking, swimming, or yoga, which enhance strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Nutritionists will provide valuable insights on maintaining a balanced die to prevent chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Engaging with knowledgeable speakers helps seniors stay informed, motivated, and equipped to lead active and fulfilling lives. Plus additional information regarding senior wellness and overall benefits of living a health-focused life.
Thursday August 15th, at 10:30 - 12:00pm
Canby Public Library - Willamette Room 220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013
RSVP to Bobbi Bryan at bobbibryanrealestate@gmail.com Or text RSVP to 971-983-8361
Senior Scams
Canby Officer Chris Scharmota will once again be presenting vital information to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming a victim of internet scams. His expertise and knowledge of the ongoing threats to seniors’ financial and personal information is outstanding. He presents a way to detect and prevent yourself from being taken advantage of by so many online predators. You don’t want to miss this seminar. Mark your calendars!
Thursday September 19th, at 10:30 - 12:00pm
Canby Public Library - Willamette Room 220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013
RSVP to Bobbi Bryan at bobbibryanrealestate@gmail.com Or text RSVP to 971-983-8361
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