Wilsonville Community Advantage April 2024

The Family Legacy Continues

Same corner, same amazing food, fun and fantastic service

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer Photos by Brittany Jungenberg

The tavern at the corner where Borland and Stafford Roads intersect has been owned by the Wanker family since its inception back in 1961. Walter

“Dubs” Wanker was a passionate and hard-working man, and it was his distinct vision which established a legacy that has persisted for over 60 years. Passed down first to his daughter and most recently (as of January 2022) to his granddaughter, Tracie Tolbert, the family tradition lives on! And it has never been stronger!

Walking into Dub’s Tavern is like walking through a portal back to the ’60s. The walls are teeming with fun and fantastic bits of nostalgia: old license plates, hats, photos, you name it. An entire evening could be spent enthralled with the decor, and you won’t even have witnessed half of what there is to see. It’s a veritable archive of local events which have taken place over the past six decades. It’s warm, it’s inviting, and it’s everything you look for in a tavern.

And the food is outstanding! If you’ve been before, the menu hasn’t changed much, but Tracie understands the importance of not fixing what isn’t broken. If you’re coming in for your favorite burgers or ribs, fear not, they still serve them! What she has done though is add a couple of exciting new dishes. So, next time you’re in, try their brisket sandwich, one of their pulled pork items, or one of their new appetizers. And for the first time in their long history, they are now serving amazing breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Since Tracie took the reins last year, she has put her heart and soul into honoring the legacy her family built while subtly making some small improvements and upgrades to carry them over the next 60 years. Some of you will have already noticed that she installed a new deck with heaters, a cover, and is working on getting ADA compliant restrooms. And there will be more changes to come as she adjusts to her new role.

Most importantly, she goes to work every day with a smile. She loves nothing more than seeing familiar faces and welcoming them in. This is a locally-owned and -operated business with ties to the community going back decades. If you’ve been looking for a neighborhood bar to call home, look no further than Dub’s Tavern.

Happy Hour is 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. every day but Sunday. Come down and get a taste of local!

Dub’s Tavern is located at 2509 SW Borland Road in West Linn. Give them a call at (503) 638-2523.

Clearing the Air

Northwest Breeze remains Oregon’s top-rated air duct cleaner

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer Photos by Carly Carpenter

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, and studies show that air inside is two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Our homes can accumulate up to 40 pounds of debris in the HVAC system every year, and that’s for households with no pets. The Science Advisory Board has stated that indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental risks to public health.

What does all of this mean to homeowners? It’s an absolute imperative to follow the EPA’s guidelines and schedule your air ducts to be cleaned at least once every three to five years. And when it comes to the cleaning and maintenance of your HVAC system, there’s no one better in the Willamette Valley and Portland areas than Google’s top-rated air duct cleaners,

Northwest Breeze.

Northwest Breeze absolutely guarantees the work they do, employing the usage of a Negative Air Vacuum, a complex system that uses a compressed-air blower to clear the ducts while a vacuum traps the hazardous particles and releases them outside your home. Their method is the only one on the market, in fact, that cleans the entire HVAC system effectively and without damaging the ducts. Whether cleaning your cold air returns, supply vents, furnace burners, outdoor A/C units and coils or dryer vents, they use all of the most effective, efficient tools and methods in the industry.

Northwest Breeze is a locally-owned and -operated business with strong ties to the community. Support your family’s health while supporting local business. Contact Northwest Breeze today for a free quote. Call 503-851-0212 or check them out online at nwbreezeor.com for more information.

Mattress World NW is a local, family-owned business dedicated to helping their customers get a better night’s sleep, serving their community and helping their employees have the best life possible. We serve our customers with the best selection in the NW and ensure confidence in your new mattress with free delivery and haul away, plus a 90 night comfort and price guarantee.

We support many local charities in the community like Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County, Special Olympics Oregon, and many smaller organizations including high school fundraisers, for which we’ve raised over $200,000.

This April we are supporting Make-A-Wish Oregon’s World Wish Month campaign. World Wish Month celebrates all wish kids past, present and future, and is a remembrance of the first ever wish granted for Chris Greicius back in 1980. Thanks to the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, every dollar raised here in Oregon will be matched up to $300,000. Learn more at www.oregon.wish.org/worldwishday.

Thank you for your support! We are proud to serve your community.

CREATING JOY FOR CHILDREN FIGHTING CRITICAL ILLNESS

My name is Indie. I am 6 years old.

My wish was to be a princess. I love putting on princess outfits, going in the backyard and belting out my favorite songs. In fact, my neighbors knew when I got sick with cancer because they didn’t hear me singing in the backyard anymore.

After treatment, my wish brought me to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Walt Disney World® Resort. It was a total surprise. It brought me to this very good place where I wanted to be for two years. It felt like I was in the world where princesses live. I loved it very much!

My wish also created a special core memory for my family as we were watching the fireworks over the castle. I wanted to show my mom and dad how happy I felt, so I took a glow stick and made the shape of a cancer ribbon to wave high. It showed me that fighting cancer gives me power.

Today, I’m asking you to support me in donating so we can share that renewed strength with future wish kids.

Let’s show other kids in our community what can happen when a group of caring people rally around them to make dreams come true. Donate today in support of local, life-changing wishes, like mine.

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