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109th Lebanon Strawberry Festival

May 31st – June 3rd, 2018

Thursday - May 24Th 7:00 P.M. Queen’s Coronation Location: Lebanon High School Auditorium 1700 S 5TH St. Admission: $5 (Tickets available at Chamber) *Shortcake Reception Following

Thursday - May 31sT ***ALL HEROES DAY*** 4:00 P.M. Festival Opens Carnival – Davis Amusement Cascadia Open from 4 – Close** Open-Air Country Fair Food and Craft Vendors Open from 4pm – 9pm (Festival Grounds Sponsored by Big Foot Bites) Souvenir Photobooth (courtesy of CoEnergy) Open from 4pm – 9pm 6:30 P.M. All Heroes Celebration National Anthem Linn County Hero Award Presentation Willamette Valley Concert Band Fifth Alarm Band 10:00 P.M. Patriotic Fireworks by Pacific Power ***All military and first responders will receive free parking on Thursday, just show I.D. The first 100 Heroes to our info booth will also receive an appreciation bag full of goodies!

FrIday - JuNE 1sT 2:30 P.M. Junior Parade Presented by Jeff King Contractor, Inc. Location: parade route begins at Rose St. and Main, and runs South on Main St. to Maple St. *Staging check-in at the Boys & Girls Club 3:00 P.M. Festival Opens Carnival – Davis Amusement Cascadia Open from 3 – Close** Open-Air Country Fair Food and Craft Vendors Open from 3pm – 9pm (Festival Grounds Sponsored by Big Foot Bites) Souvenir Photobooth (courtesy of CoEnergy) Open from 3pm – 9pm 6:00 P.M. Rewind Band 7:00 P.M. Black Powder County on Main Stage (Entertainment area Sponsored by Lassen Toyota) 9:00 P.M. Black ‘N Blue on Main Stage (Entertainment area Sponsored by Lassen Toyota)

Schedule will be updated as Event and Entertainment information is made available - times subject to change.

Events listed are held at the fairgrounds at Cheadle Lake Park (37941 Weirich Dr.) unless otherwise noted. **Carnival closing times are at the discretion of Davis Amusement Cascadia, and are based on attendance and conditions Parking is $7 at the Festival Grounds.

Carnival Ride Bracelets are $30, or $25 during Presale (available at Lebanon Chamber of Commerce)

saTurday - JuNE 2Nd 9:30 A.M. Weyerhaeuser 1M Fitness Walk/Kid’s Dash Location: American Legion Parking Lot Main St and Rose St 10:00 A.M. 5K Weyerhaeuser Strawberry Run Location: American Legion Parking Lot 11:00 A.M. Grand Parade Presented by Entek Location: Parade Route begins at Market St. and runs North on Main St. to Rose St. *Staging check-in at Wal-Mart parking lot 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Approx.)

World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake Served free to the public following the Grand Parade, while supplies last.

Donations accepted.

1:00 P.M. Festival Opens Carnival – Davis Amusement Cascadia Open from 1 – Close** Open-Air Country Fair Food and Craft Vendors Open from 1pm – 9pm (Festival Grounds Sponsored by Big Foot Bites) Souvenir Photobooth (courtesy of CoEnergy) Open from 1pm – 9pm 4:00 P.M. Haven Barrett 6:00 P.M. Amos True 7:30 P.M. Cloverdayle on Main Stage (Entertainment area Sponsored by Lassen Toyota)

9:00 P.M. Cort Carpenter on Main Stage (Entertainment area Sponsored by Lassen Toyota) 10:30 P.M. Grand Fireworks Display (Display sponsored by Lassen Toyota)

suNday - JuNE 3rd 12:00 P.M. Festival Opens Carnival – Davis Amusement Cascadia Open from 12 – Close** Open-Air Country Fair Food and Craft Vendors Open from 12pm – 5pm (Festival Grounds Sponsored by Big Foot Bites) 12:00 P.M. Cascade Dance

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The Oaks at Lebanon Invites You to Come and Share ‌ elcome to the 109th annual Strawberry W Festival.

This year’s theme is Strawberries to the Rescue and the Strawberry Festival is close to the unofficial kickoff of camping season after Memorial Day weekend.

Traditions return such as the Junior Parade (which will be held on Friday) and the Grand Parade (which highlights Saturday’s schedule). Davis Amusement Cascadia will once again operate the carnival.

The strawberry princesses (and queen) will grace us with their presence whether on a float or serving you shortcake. As always, the strawberry shortcake will be the world’s largest.

There are also new elements at this year’s festival. After a 35-year absence, a junior court has been named. You can read more about these young ladies on page 11 of this section.

In addition, the Oregon Heritage Commission has designated the Strawberry Festival as an official Oregon Heritage Tradition. The other events which hold this designation are the Oregon State

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Members of the court serve shortcake at the 2017 Strawberry Festival open air fair after the Grand Parade.

Fair, the Pear Blossom Festival in Medford and the Pendleton Round-Up. You can also read more about this news on page 11.

As always, most of this special section is devoted to the Strawberry Festival court. These young ladies are wonderful ambassadors for the festival and for the community as a whole. If you see them—and you will—take a moment to thank them for their efforts.

Enjoy the weekend and this wonderful time of year. We know we will!

The section was written by Les Gehrett, of the Lebanon Express, and Alex Paul of the Albany Democrat-Herald. Former Lebanon Express editor Matt Debow also contributed. The cover illustration was designed by Daniel Morgan, and the cover photo was taken by Amanda Loman of the Democrat-Herald.

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aige Burroughs has been aware of the Strawberry Festival princesses and the role they play since she was in elementary school. She has fond memories of their visits to her elementary school.

“The first time (I saw them) was when I was in second grade,” she said. “I admired them. I admired what they stood for.”

Paige, 17, is a senior at Lebanon High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the DECA business club. This fall, she plans to take advantage of the dual enrollment program through Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University. She intends to major in forensic accounting.

For the past four years she has worked at Blue Moon Farm, a research farm north of Lebanon. She does data entry, field work, seed cleaning and mapping.

She enjoys the work and plans to continue in her job while attending college.

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“My boss is super flexible on hours. It’s really nice,” Paige said.

She is the daughter of Treva and Mitchell Walton, and of Garwin and Julia Burroughs. She has a twin brother, Mark, as well as a step-brother, Ben Crutcher.

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In addition to her early experiences meeting the Strawberry Festival princesses, Paige also got to witness the process up close over the past few years.

“A couple of people I know did it and seemed to enjoy it, so I decided I was going to do it,” Paige said. “I thought it would be fun, so I applied.”

The experience has been deeply rewarding and Paige feels the weight of being part of a tradition that is has been central to the community for over a century.

“It’s been very humbling. People respect us and love what we represent. It’s humbling to be part of it,” Paige said.

When asked to propose a theme for next year’s festival, she noted that it will be the 110th celebration. She suggested “Strawberry Flashbacks” as the theme and said organizers could draw inspiration from activities and events which had been held in the past.

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hen she was younger, Taylor Darwood did not have as strong a connection to the Strawberry Festival, and especially its court, as some of her fellow princesses.

She attended East Linn Christian Academy, which at that time was not included in the court’s itinerary.

“I didn’t really understand what they did,” Darwood said.

But that changed over the past few years as the court added East Linn Christian to its schedule. The final push for Darwood came when her teachers encouraged her to apply to the court.

She is glad she did. The 18-yearold senior believes the Strawberry Festival plays a key role in the community.

“It brings different generations together and I think that’s really important,” Darwood said.

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SCHOOL: East Linn Christian Academy FAMILY: Parents are Josh and Brandy Darwood. She has four younger brothers: Preston, Emmett, Marshall and Dominic.

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Darwood is the oldest child of Josh and Brandy Darwood. She has four younger brothers: Preston, Emmett, Marshall and Dominic.

Her father is the maintenance supervisor for the Sweet Home School District, while her mother runs their busy household.

Darwood was a three-year member of the Eagles volleyball team and two-year member of the Leadership Club. She served as a student body officer and as the social chair was responsible for organizing events. She also volunteers at Camp

Attitude and Camp Koinonea.

She works for the Sweet Home Community Chapel and also assists their nursery and children’s ministry.

Darwood plans to attend Linn-Benton Community College and earn her transfer degree before moving on to Multnomah University where she will major in psychology. Her career goal is to work in behavioral therapy.

Her favorite part of being a member of the court has been visiting schools and youth organizations.

“Seeing the kids and visiting with them.

You get to see their personalities and see how they are all different,” Darwood said.

She would encourage others to try out for the court as she did, but only if they are aware of what a big responsibility it is to be a Strawberry Festival princess.

“I think if you want to become more involved in your community you should do it,” Darwood said. “It’s a big commitment.

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PRINCESS COURTNEY Courtney Foster

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ourtney Foster is not the first Strawberry Festival Princess in her family. Her older sister, Mckenzie Foster, was a member of the court in 2016.

At the time, her sister’s experience did not inspire her to try out for the honor.

“When she was doing it, it seemed like a lot. I wasn’t sure I could handle it,” said Courtney, an 18-year-old senior at Lebanon High School.

Over time, she warmed up to the idea.

“A lot has changed in the last two years.

I’ve become a lot more outgoing,” she said.

Courtney has lived in Lebanon her entire life and loves the tradition the Strawberry Festival represents. But she never really thought of herself as a potential princess.

She has found that being a member of the court is as much work as she expected it to be based on her sister’s example. But she has truly enjoyed joining her fellow princesses at a variety of

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AGE: 18 SCHOOL: Lebanon High School FAMILY: Courtney lives with her parents, Ken and Renee Foster, and her grandmother, Peggy Butler. Older sister Mckenzie, 20, is a student at Oregon State University and was a Strawberry Festival Princess in 2016.

EDUCATIONAL PLANS: Major in graphic design at Linn-Benton Community College community events.

Her favorites have been events involving seniors, such as their visits to The Oaks and the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home.

“They’re interested in our lives and proud of us for what we have become,” Courtney said of her conversations with the residents and guests at these homes.

Courtney’s father, Ken Foster, is the deputy fire marshal for the Lebanon Fire District. Her mother, Renee Foster, is the office manager at the Denilass Business &

Tax Services.

Courtney is the president of the P.U.L.S.E. anti-bullying club at LHS. She is also the co-president of L.E.W.A., a new club at LHS which offers encouragement and mentoring to women. Courtney is a member of the National Honor Society and has served as a peer tutor and student aide at LHS. After graduating from Lebanon High School, Courtney plans to attend LinnBenton Community College in Albany and major in graphic design. She is currently working for Gateway Imprints and would like to make a career in the field.

“I got the job over the summer and fell in love with graphic design,” she said. “I enjoy the design part. I really like being creative.”

Given the opportunity to select a theme for next year, she noted that it will be the 110th edition of the annual event. She thinks “Strawberry History” would be a suitable theme and the community could look back at some of the traditions and activities that have been part of the festival down through the years.

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hen Isabella Miller, 17, became one of the Strawberry Festival princesses it made one person extremely happy: her younger sister Danielle.

“She really likes it,” said Isabella. “She tells all her friends. ‘My sister is a princess’ and shows them my crown.”

Isabella moved to Lebanon when she was in second grade. She remembers seeing the festival princesses when she was younger.

“They’re always the most amazing people. Kids look up to them. I wanted to be one of them and help out the community,” Isabella said.

Helping out the community is something she does well. She is a member of the P.U.L.S.E. anti-bullying club at Lebanon High School and is also a three-year member of the school’s dance team, the Lebanon

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Isabella has also served as a volunteer at the country music festival and assisted at several elementary school carnivals.

Her father, Bernard Miller, is a manager at XPO Logistics and her mother, Robin Miller, works at the Lowe’s distribution center. Because of those connections, Isabella has helped set up and run booths for the Lowe’s and Target family carnivals, as well.

She has also volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Santiam and

served as a greeter at Storybook Land in Albany.

In what remains of her free time, Isabella enjoys outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting, hiking and going to the lake.

A senior at Lebanon High School, Isabella plans to attend Oregon State University and major in zoology. Her career goal is to become a zoo veterinarian.

After dreaming of being a member of the court for so long, Isabella has found the experience exceeds her expectations.

The princesses have visited The Oaks, the Optimist and Rotary clubs and the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home. They still have several more outings planned, including their first-ever trip to the Boys & Girls Club of Albany.

“It’s way better. I didn’t know we did so many activities,” she said.

If given the chance to pick a theme for next year, Isabella suggested a Hawaiian motif.

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he Strawberry Festival has always been one of the high points of the year for Lebanon High School senior Kinsey Morse, 17.

The birthday of her sister Lorelai is on June 7. Most years, the family celebrates her birthday on the weekend of the Strawberry Festival. Everyone comes together and enjoys the festivities and later in the day they hold a barbecue to celebrate with her sister.

“The Strawberry Festival has been a huge tradition for my family, including my extended family,” Morse said.

Her family includes parents Tim and Melissa Morse, as well as sisters Lorelai and Julia. Her father is a science and math teacher at Jefferson High School and her mother works for the Morley Thomas Law firm in Lebanon.

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AGE: 17 SCHOOL: Lebanon High School FAMILY: Parents Tim and Melissa Morse, and younger sisters Lorelai and Julia.

EDUCATIONAL PLANS: Attend the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and then transfer to Washington State University Tri-Cities to complete a degree in communications. about her older sister’s accomplishment in joining the Strawberry Festival court.

“She told all her friends and they were so excited to see me and all of the outfits,” Kinsey said. “Lorelai has come to some of the events with me.”

Kinsey is a member of the National Honor Society. Most of her non-school time is spent working for the Suzanne Bodlovic State Farm office in Albany.

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and in developing new business. Her responsibilities are shifting to social media marketing and event planning.

That focus is more in line with her career goals. She plans to attend the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and then transfer to Washington State University Tri-Cities to complete a degree in communications. She then hopes to pursue a career in event planning.

She has enjoyed her time on the festival court and takes pride in being chosen to serve as an ambassador for the community. But her lasting memory will be of sharing the experience with her fellow princesses.

“I think my favorite part has been the lifelong friendships we’ve made,” Morse said. “It’s been great to have such fun and kind girls to hang out with all the time.”

For next year’s Strawberry Festival, she proposes a circus theme, building on the popularity of the recent film “The Greatest Showman.”

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Introducing the 2018 Strawberry Festival Jr. Court! From left to right, the girls are: Princess Maci Kau, Princess Madison Adams, Princess Lissiana Shumaker, Princess Tatum McKain, Princess Remie Hutson, Princess Brooke Fountain, Savannah Baker Savannah and Princess Zoey Stanger.

Junior princesses return to festival MATT DEBOW

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‌After a 35-year hiatus the Lebanon Strawberry Festival has reinstated the Strawberry Festival Junior Court.

The junior court made their first public appearance on April 12 at Santiam Place during the Strawberry Festival’s annual social. The 2018 Junior Strawberry Princesses are Zoey Stanger, of Sand Ridge Charter School, Savannah Baker, of East Linn Christian Academy, Madison Adams, of Riverview School, Lissiana Shumaker, of Green Acres School, Remie Hutson, of Cascades school, Maci Kau, of Pioneer School, Brooke Fountain, of Hamilton Creek School, and Tatum McKain, of Lacomb School.

While the court is open to homeschooled students, the festival received no applications.

With the new court brings a new position to the festival board: Junior Court Chaperone. That honor belongs to 2016 Strawberry Festival Queen Haley Smith.

Smith said that position was a great way to be involved in the community, and to give back to the community by showing the young girls the volunteer opportunities they have in Lebanon.

“I think it’s fantastic,” Smith said of having the junior court.

Jami Cate, Chair of the Strawberry Festival Board, helped organize the new junior court.

The Junior court is comprised of second grade girls from all Lebanon area elementary school.

For the debut the second grade court wore white dresses, with peach colored blouses.

The Strawberry Festival Princesses gave the junior court their sashes and crowned them each with tiaras.

“It’s a bunch of little girls wearing matching dresses and tiaras, you can’t not be happy,” Cate said.

‌ ew mascots Ida and A.J. Berry won’t N be the only new things at the 109th annual Lebanon Strawberry Festival, one of Linn County’s oldest community celebrations.

This year’s festival — Strawberries to the Rescue, to be held May 31 through June 3 — has been designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition, joining the company of the Oregon State Fair, the Pear Blossom Festival in Medford and the Pendleton Round-Up. The designation was made recently by the Oregon Heritage Commission.

“The designation recognizes those traditions that have helped define the state,” said Commission Chair Todd Kepple. “This event truly celebrates the local heritage in Oregon.”

To earn the designation, an event must be in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrate a public profile and reputation that distinguishes itself from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state.

The Strawberry Festival was founded in 1909 to showcase what was a thriving midvalley berry industry. It started as a parade and has grown into a four-day celebration that features junior and senior parades, carnival, a 5K race, an annual bicycle ride, royal court. It’s capped off with free pieces of what is billed as the world’s largest strawberry shortcake.

“The city of Lebanon is growing and changing, and it’s fun to see the contrast between the traditional ways of life for the area — the tractors and log trucks driving through the parade, the generations-old insurance companies and banks still sponsoring the festival — and the new aspects of Lebanon, the medical college volunteering at the 5K race, the new breweries and restaurants sponsoring our events, the new city park being named Strawberry Plaza,” said festival board chair Jami Cate.

Cate is one of those for whom the festival is a long-standing tradition.

“I’ve been coming to the festival since I was a little dancer,” Cate said. “I was on the court in 2005 and my mother, Ginger Coakley, was queen in 1980 and my greataunt, Beverly Hanson Curtis, was queen in 1957.”

This year’s queen will be crowned at 7 p.m. May 24, at the Lebanon High School auditorium.

Cate noted that the festival is truly a family affair and some residents have never missed a parade in their lifetime.

“We’re definitely a tradition for many, but feel the honor of this designation truly lies with the people of Lebanon for always

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2018 Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court princesses Courtney Foster, Isabella Miller, Paige Burroughs, Kinsey Morse and Taylor Darwood, with new event mascots Ida Berry and A.J. Berry.

the city of Lebanon, the Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanon Community Foundation.

Cate said that an important part of the festival is the annual baking of the World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, a designation won in 1975 in a contest with Garden Grove, California, which also boasted a big cake.

“Their cake weighed in at 1,200 pounds and served about 3,000 people,” Cate said.

“Ours weighed in at more than 5,700 pounds and served around 18,000. That is when we were deemed the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. We don’t make that big of a cake anymore, but we still serve around 8,000 pieces of cake free to our festival guests on Saturday right after the grand parade.”

Cate said the festival board is pleased that there will be a junior court this year for the first time since 1983, and guests will also be greeted by two new mascots, A.J. and Ida Berry, named after Ida Devine, the first Strawberry Festival Queen in 1909, and Andrew Reeves and Joel Mayor, local businessmen and founding fathers of the event.

faithfully coming out to the festival, being in the parades and making sure the Strawberry Festival has stayed around all these 109 years,” Cate said.

She said the giant strawberry shortcake started in 1931.

The event was renamed the Lebanon Strawberry Festival in 1950, and that was also the year the royalty courts switched to featuring only princesses from Lebanon.

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