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This life thing. What is the purpose? Is it to grow up, educate thyself, choose a career field and then pursue greatness in that field until it comes time to retire? Then while away the golden years satisfied and slightly grumpy? Is it to leave this planet and our civilization in a better state than it was before you existed? Is it to ask unanswerable questions about the meaning of human existence in the universe? Or could it be, and I am personally hoping for this one, to maximize pleasurable sensation at the cost of all other considerations? An amplified hedonistic merry-go-round. I have been wondering about these things lately in solitude, in my so called free-time, which by the way I have found to be antithetical to human existence. If there is one thing that life is not about it is lonely free-time. Free-time should be renamed “Purgatory with perks”. One would think spending countless hours lounging about listening to music, watching “Jersey Shore”, working out and playing Modern Warfare 2, all while surfing the internet would be a jolly good time. I don’t want to trash it completely, because there are moments of fun and pleasure. I have learned a great deal about Wikipedia’s version of history and the world. I downloaded a light-saber app for my phone and proceeded to engage my cat in a furious, one-sided duel. But it all lacks a certain...greater meaning. There is something that happens when a human being in post-modern America is given too much time to ponder life and the circumstances that have surrounded it throughout history and into the present. They begin to ask ridiculous questions about the meaning of life and the validity of the American dream. They begin to explore heathen religions and worse yet, they realize that the track “Miles Iz Ded” by the Afghan Wigs is not available for download on iTunes. Perhaps these questions are not meant to be pondered. I have personally come to the conclusion that there is a profound lack of meaning in the lives of modern Americans, maybe even the modern humans as a species. It seems like for the most part it has become about the mitigation of negative feelings and circumstances. The whole “making the best of things” notion. Drugs, pharmaceutical and street, alcohol and expensive electronic toys are in tremendous demand. Advertisers bombard us with the next device, experience, or lifestyle that we MUST have. And we didn’t even know we needed it. Perhaps indulging in those things will give life a sense of purpose. The attainment of goods and numbing devices are now what is needed. One must purchase these things at all costs. But how to do this... My first thought stirs memories of my Southern Protestant upbringing. “Get a job!!”....ahhh, the cornerstone of classic American parenting...”inspiration and perspiration!” But, what about the poor schmucks that followed that gem of wisdom and are now stuck, three years from that golden watch, with a bone dry 401K because of the Greatest Recession. What about them? P.S. - I have a job. Is it wrong to think that it’s all a meaningless, circular road to nowhere? I propose a serious attempt be conducted into exploring the minor issue of the meaning of life. Maybe there is a philanthropic grant that could be used for this purpose. Or has the question already been asked and answered so many times that it is looked upon as a exercise in futility to invest anymore precious time and resources into the quest. After all, there is good, honest, hard work to be done here in the real world...down at the factory making widgets. Have we, as a society, already answered this question? Or have we just given up? Please help me answer this question. Despite my flippant rhetoric, I really am struggling with this. -Stanley Tollett think@thealchemistweekly.com
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Xochitl Hinojosa, who handles communications for the Civil Rights Division (promoted to position July 2010) of the United States Department of Justice, was recently in the news. The Justice Dept. is demanding documents in its investigation as to whether the policies, procedures and operations of the Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) discriminate against Hispanics. The Justice Dept. is threatening to sue. A letter from MCSO mimicked federal excuses for non-enforcement of immigration laws when it stated that it has limited resources available to be able to do its job, which is protecting itself and its citizens. The Military and Overseas Empowerment Act (MOVE) requires states to provide ballots to certain absentee voters no less than 45 days before a federal election, like this coming November 2. Because states need time to formalize ballots after primary elections, those states with late August and September primaries are flirting with trouble. Ms. Hinojosa has made several statements this year for the Civil Rights Division, having recently spoken on Post-Katrina violence, New Jersey playground equipment, and possible violations of the Fair Housing Act around Milwaukee (Wisconsin) among other issues. Besides Ms. Hinojosa, what the issues have in common is the Department of Justice threatening to bring suit. For no reason other than her name showing up coincidentally in a handful of things I’ve recently read, I wondered, “Who is Xochitl Hinojosa?” The daughter of State (not Federal) Senator Juan Hinojosa of Texas (credited with “Wall of Shame” hanger for border fence, arguing it would destroy commerce. What kind of commerce occurs between border crossings?). She is a 2007 Graduate (Psychology) of the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio and a 2007 scholar for the Texas Hispanic Research Council (to work for Texas legislators). This young lady seems hard working and well connected. I’ll be watching.
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A guy holds three people hostage in the lobby of the Discovery Channel headquarters. He’s protested in front of the building a couple times in 2008, being arrested for disorderly conduct for throwing money and the commotion caused by all the people greedily scooping it up. The littering charge is dropped, even though the man considers money “trash”. His two-year probation expired on August 15. His concerns, while frantic, have been a consistent message. I can empathize with a bit of it. Main points seem to focus on population control. He is influenced by Daniel Quinn’s book, “Ishmael”. He has a manifesto (savetheplanetprotest.com. Read it before it disappears!), mostly addressing “the media,” saying, “You can reach enough people. It’s your responsibility because you reach so many minds!!!” And continues, “The world needs TV shows that DEVELOP solutions to the problems that humans are causing, not stupefy the people into destroying the world. Not encouraging them to breed more environmentally harmful humans.” Back in the lobby, James Lee pulls a starter pistol out of his pants and points it at a hostage as the hostage moves to get up off the floor. A police shooter (originally written up as a “sniper”) ends the standoff, and James Lee’s life. Local resident Jeff McNutt is VERY LUCKY. He is still alive. About a week ago, McNutt was in his van across from the library. He had a pellet pistol he uses for plinking and had picked it up while looking for a phone charger as he waited for his wife to come out of the library. Someone saw it and reported Man with gun! to police. Within minutes, half a dozen weapons were pointed at McNutt and he was on the ground soon to be charged with second-degree disorderly conduct. For more information, see the Corvallis Gazette-Times story from September 1st, 2010 “Pellet gun owner says he did nothing to deserve arrest.” I get the gist, but, what does an un-”realistic-looking” pellet gun look like? Did the officers ever see the pellet gun before they removed McNutt from the vehicle and searched it? Consciously or not, the officer mentioned their safety before community safety and referred to their actions as “right” and “typical”. This demonstrates the growing separation of law enforcement and those they protect, as the article shows half informed scrutinizers overwhelming and terrifying their charges. Shock and Awe! -JcT dirtstirreply@gmail.com
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CORVALLIS—As we learned in story from the Corvallis Gazette-Times last week, sometimes cutting down huge old trees can be a good thing. Reportedly, in the case of a Corvallis resident, the downing of a large and very old tree in her front yard was initially an unpleasant, and even wistful thought. The tree had provided shade from the sun and was a fixture of her yard for quite some time. According to local tree experts the tree was among several hundred potentially dangerous trees that had been diagnosed as sick. The fear was that one of these diseased trees may topple during severe weather and potentially crush a home and or people. Although to the resident the tree looked fine. Officials determined that it must go. And when they toppled the cottonwood, it turns out they were right. The interior of the tree was almost completely hollow, meaning that it had very little stability and most likely was a serious threat to home and hearth. After realizing that in fact the officials may have saved her home from a crushing fall, the resident was no longer saddened, but thankful. This goes to show that you can never judge a tree by its appearance. This tree was just waiting to kill people and obliterate homes. The only real loser in this story seems to be the neighborhood squirrel, who was seen motionless in the middle of the road following the trees removal. “My nuts!? Who, Where? The nuts....all summer, wasted...my life...is over,” Squirrel said.
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The grandest of thefts
In researching this week’s News Hash, it came to our attention that interesting local news might be a little thin. This would explain the Albany Democrat-Herald’s story “Tracking stolen cars.” Information was provided for local drivers to help aid in the recovery of their potentially stolen vehicle. It was suggested that spending upwards of $700 to install the LoJack tracking system or use a factory installed OnStar system. Only a national statistic was provided in the story about the 17.2% drop in auto theft from 2007-2008 to 2008-2009. This came from the FBI’s 2009 Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report. But, how common is auto theft in our area? The Benton County Sheriff ’s Office Annual Reports give us a pretty good idea. The peak for motor vehicle theft occurred in 2006-2007 with 36. Last fiscal year ’09-‘10, there were 26 reported auto thefts. A similar report could be as easily found for Linn County. Internet searches pulled up recordsproject.com, which claimed there were 537 Motor Vehicle Thefts in 2004 for Linn County and 179 in 2004 for Benton County. This shows your vehicle was 3 times more likely to be stolen in Linn County. Yes, LoJack and OnStar might help you sleep at night, but they only work if your car is stolen, which doesn’t seem very likely. It should also be noted that when searching for a local LoJack dealer within 100 miles, the closest for certain models is in Salem, while the rest must go up to the Portland metro area.
That's my name too Independent. Local. Unique. ALBANY—According to the Public Safety Log in the September 5th, 2010 Corvallis Gazette-Times, Albany city police were made aware
of a potential minor in possession violation at a house party. Upon investigation, they found 6 minors in possession. The interesting part of the story is the facilitator of the party is a man named Bradley David Thomas. Do you remember Tyler Patrick Thomas? They are of no known relation other than their entire names are also your first name. If there is anything that mama told me that may actually be true, “Don’t trust boys with three first names.” Watch out for police arrests of David Patrick Tyler, Thomas Tyler Bradley, Patrick Thomas David.
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In a bar small enough to be a bed room, I listen to men listening to the AM Radio, the AM Radio with Beaver loss on their lips, head splashed, eyes sashed with Irish Whisky and well rum saddled up to a table for four, one strange stranger making marks in a little black book. Bombs Away, the bar claimed to be, but nothing seamed scarred, post apocalyptic or flashfried into the hand-faced walls; just the scent of hand-made carnitas and wood, wood like it is everywhere here, which is everywhere made into everything from the floor to the faces of the fans, carved for the night into smiles by spirits with names like Calapooia and Widmer. At a corner table a dread-locked man scratches at a crossword, mumbling “Baba Ganoush, baba ganoush, baba ganoush…” The wood smiles widen as five audiophiles, five of many before, but now sliding into their respective spots on the small stage they are no longer men, but our gods for the evening. Dreads calls out “Does anyone know how to spell baba ganoush?” laughter bubbles through the crowd, but no answer. Shrugging, a slow jam begins, splashed with reggae, staccatoed throughout by the blondes behind me, loud and loquacious about ‘did you know she knew that he knew but he still did anyway, oh my god, oh my god, OH, my god-’ the lead shuts their mouths, leaping out front of the smooth, overdrive roaring, summoning cousins of Carlos Santana, Phish and Floyd, a flight up out of the groove and into the stratosphere. Behind, the keys scribble niches within electronica, swirling senses in between the drummer’s downbeats, tipping test tubes glowing with riffs into others ricocheting with pings and trills until a mad scientist pulse and glow adds even more lift to the madman slicing stripes out of my ears with his guitar. Inside of six minutes, five men are not men any longer, but funktronica furies, lifting us out the trees and green into the endless black of possibility. And then it stopped, broke back into the sway of islands. Dreads slips up to his Shure 58, clear with a catch, vocals out front (where they should be) bongos just behind, sings about wandering ways, wishing for something, but not too hard, too cool as if it were his job to just be ambivalently amused at how the light comes to the eyes, to the minds around him. He slaps his skins three times, and it’s over, leaving every mind in the room alone amidst the crowd.
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Song six; the bass, not driving but playful, Wooten nodding somewhere back behind the grinning, laughing, havin-a-helluva time man slappin his strings. The notes meander, slipping through Ionian to Dorian, Mixolydian, wood soaking modes as men and women float up from the tables like moths,
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swaying at the knees, the hips, lips open, some with the words, some with soundless rapture. The song turns on itself, something darker arrives, longing, stops to look, then runs seeking, stops, memories cloud and swirl like smoke under glass until up out of the moan, running again, then six harsh snare snaps stop us again. They don’t wait for applausedon’t need to break the jam with ripples of real and we oblige caught up like leaves. The bassist is not here, goofy leer making love and laughs while Lead is like stone, cold as January topsoil, precise, too surgical for any cracks to show. Whereas Dreads is aloof, alive inside the jam, unwaiting for his turn to speak, to share, to stand up and cry out inside the jam, and burn. He watches Lead scribble, scram across the fretboard, carving up a six-string symphony, and he just laughs, slamming applause across his skins. Setbreak; hotboxed bathroom, good shit, at least. Still getting used to the faces here, not so uniform as my redneck past, but not so far from familiar. The shapes are there, but the decoration is different; playful hats and tye-dye unironically applied, honest preference. Strange, but welcome. Song 12; so called, “Babymaker”; Slow, slow; slow as reggae goes, darker now as the kitchen closes down. The counter lines with shadows just off their shift; when they dance my table dances with them, their shapes, jumpingsinginglaughing just the same. Bass and lead lines play the parts of lovers here, mingling, pulling, pushing off one another. The crowd is up on their feet now, bodies moving, rhythm to sex to, sly to, slip the flesh and fly. A woman in a white skirt burns alive before us; turning so many steps bare foot across the wooden boards I wonder how they don’t burst into flame with her passing. Dreads looks on, playin air guitar unabashed, proving that truly beautiful people can do anything and still look cool. Closingtime comes early in this zone, and so the air is once again devoid of anima. Tabs paid, gig played, the various components of a show become human again; The barefoot dervish, white skirt whirling, is now just another woman, The bass’s grins are gone, not gone, but not the same grins as when slapping his way through a forest of triads. Even Dreads is somewhat diminished, almost human without bongos close at hand. As we shuffle to our homes, hollows and lanes, I can’t help but imagine him scrawling “baba ganoush” into the empty spaces, maybe even eating a bowl of cereal. Man to god to man, through audiophilia.
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hen student athletes make headlines for something they’ve done off the field, it can be bad news. Bad for the student, the team, the university and even
the college town. A recent case in point is the well publicized actions of former Oregon State University offensive lineman Tyler Thomas, which sparked incredible media and public scrutiny. After Thomas’, ahem, incident, the unfortunate story was reported and discussed everywhere from the local media, the television news, all over the blogsphere, and even on ESPN. com. Even though OSU has a history of relatively little trouble, any such coverage affects more than just the individual involved. In Corvallis, Oregon State University and Beaver Nation are considered symbols atrick ancher of the city. Student athletes are lauded as heroes by an appreciative community, but they are also expected to meet the highest standards on and off the field. Any breaking news involving a student athlete outside of his or her respective sport literally stops the presses. Incidents like the one involving Thomas have taught us that these young men and women are placed into roles that leave them susceptible to the pressure of being observed all the time. Not to mention they are students in addition to being athletes. “There is a ton of pressure being a student athlete. Not only do you have to worry about doing well in school, as in completing homework, and studying and passing tests, but you have to excel on the field,” Brittany Galindo says. Galindo is the central defender on the OSU women’s soccer team. Galindo, a 20-year-old junior from Phoenix majoring in new media communications with a minor in writing, has been named captain of the women’s soccer team for the second year in a row. She says that having good time management skills is essential for dealing with the pressure of not only being a college student athlete, but the hectic schedule that comes with it. “If you don’t set aside a certain amount of time a day or week to fit in homework and studying, it will add up quickly and there’s no way you’ll ever do well in school,” Galindo says. Galindo transforms the stress from school into extra motivation to use during rounds. “I just take all my frustrations with school out on the field, which in the end makes my soccer better,” she says with a laugh. In contrast to Galindo’s use of school pressure for competitive motivation, OSU men’s golfer Jonnie Motomochi opts to clear his mind of all external distractions during games. “When we’re out there competing, we can’t think about the outside pressure otherwise we wouldn’t be able to perform to our ability,” Motomochi says. Motomochi, 19, is a junior from Vancouver, British Columbia, who is also a new media communications major. Luckily, student athletes don’t face the burden of figuring everything out alone when they set foot campus as freshmen. The OSU Athletic Department helps incoming student athletes adjust to the life of a college student. Linda Johnson, Associate Athletic Director/Director of the Everyday Champions Life Skills Program, and the department’s academic counselors help acclimate new students to the program. “Mainly the biggest thing here with student athletes is being available to them. We’ve got five or six counselors that work with the students and especially with our incoming freshman and transfer students to make sure they understand the demands that are going to be put upon them,” Johnson says. One of those demands is that students must familiarize themselves with their obligations to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. “We need to make sure they understand the rules of the NCAA, because there’s a two and a half inch book that pertains to everything about athletics and athletes. Anything, in that book, they need to know,” Johnson says. Johnson agrees with Galindo that time management is vital in the transition from high school to college and students need to be able to adapt to using their free time in the most efficient way. “We try to help them understand you’re going to need to learn to study during the day. Learn to take a nap when you can. Eat throughout the day, so you are able to be fully functional when you get to practice,” Johnson says. According to Johnson, the students must attend 12 hours of class per week, mandatory in the NCAA and practice no more than 20 hours a week. In addition, to coursework, practices, team travel, and games, student ath-
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“You’re going to have to move that.” And then God moved to Portland and Eugene. In the early part of August 2010, the first step was made to provoke change in the form of a general letter which describes the current limitations preventing a food cart pod. The letter points to Section 3.0.30.03.hh of Corvallis’ Land Development Code defining the term “Temporary Outdoor Market.” Section 3.0.30.03.hh reads, “Retail sales, personal services, or food and beverage sales that are conducted wholly or partially in an outdoor setting oriented to pedestrian activity and public gathering, and temporary in nature. Temporary Outdoor Markets shall not persist more than 45 days per calendar year per property. Permanent structures are not a part of these Uses. Typical Uses include farmers’ markets, community festivals, and seasonal sales of produce and Christmas trees.” According to the letter put forth to oah troup Ken Gibb, the Community Development Director, and Kevin Young, the Planning Division Manager, the simple stipulation limiting the number of days of operation is what stands between Corvallis and food cart pod heaven. Ken Gibb explained that the letter has been examined on a staff level and the next step is for the Downtown Commission to take a look at the issue to decide whether or not they will pursue it on behalf of the City Council. If they decide to pass upon the opportunity, it moves on to the Planning Commission and finally the City Council. The Downtown Commission will be making a decision of pursuit tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8th.
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Corvallis native, Michele Walker, has always been drawn to French culture. “I think like a lot of young girls, we have sort of this romantic impression of France,” Walker says. This fascination might explain how Michele found herself engaged to the French Francois Du Lys. “They are a passionate people.” says Walker. Today, Walker and Du Lys are directing that passion into Creperie Du Lys, a food booth at the Wednesday and Saturday Corvallis Farmers’ Markets. Francois was raised in the south of France and was first introduced to food carts in his youth. With his brother, they served quick food in the form of hamburgers and fries, not really delving into the world of culinary delight except in the form of stuffed peppers and zucchinis.
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A local creperie has been a subject of conversation among the Du Lys family for years and now Francois, with the help of Michele, has made it a reality. They’ve tested the market for crepes made with local ingredients and though the farmers’ market locations have been good to them, they are limiting. Walker likes food cart pods because of the variety. For a foodie, see “Lover of Food,” there is no better place to be. “With a food cart [pod], you can go cart to cart and stand there and look at what is going on. Kind of smell it and feel it, so to speak, and then decide, do I want Greek today or Indian food?” Michele explains. Variety is the spice of life and with certain cultural elements, like a strong Greek and Italian restaurant presence missing from downtown Corvallis, a pod might be just the thing to kick it up a notch. It is no secret that Corvallis loves its food. So, it should be no surprise that Creperie Du Lys isn’t the only entity interested in the creation of a food pod. They have support from downtown restaurant owners, the Downtown Corvallis Association, the Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets, and other like-minded vendors like Willie McKnight.
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Throughout life, we are told we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are to pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps so that one day we may be able to own a home, a business, or maybe even our own island. Having spent most of his life in a kitchen working for other people, Long Island, NY native Willie McKnight has set out to be able to rule his very own island. You can find Willie’s Hot Dogs on 4th and Madison tucked next to Starbucks. With the help of property owner Hugh White, Willie has been able to become his own boss for the first time. Willie stores his leased cart in the back room of what used to be the Corvallis Artisan’s Market on 4th St. On a drizzly Wednesday morning, Willie is wearing white Crocs and white T-shirt walking from the place of wear his
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cart is stored. After a casual greeting, Willie explains that for some reason a wall has been put up between the door that he has access to and his cart. He makes a couple of calls expressing the concern of not being able to get set up until finally realizing that his usual course through the building is not his only option. Willie is a man of routine and while watching him set up for the day he explains that how a person sets up their daily business implies how they conduct their business. “I’m from [the] old-school. I’m very clean. People walk up to a situation, that’s what they’re looking at,” he says. “[And here] I’m surrounded by glass.” Customer perception is something that Willie is very aware of. This is why he currently runs a one-man operation. For 60 hours a week, Willie is working to deliver a quality New York hot dog experience to Corvallis. It’s not that Willie doesn’t trust someone to help out, but as he says, “It’s not just the hot dogs. It’s me too.” Even with a great location that experiences a lot of foot traffic, Willie understands the value of a pod. “If there is going to be a pod where people are going to go to for this, why would I stay here?” Willie continues, “Then I’d be competing with my brothers and sisters. [ Joining a pod] would be a no-brainer.” Even in a region where the population of Corvallis might walk by a food cart on a daily basis, Willie understands the value of community support. “East coasters are extremely die hard. They’ve had the same barber for 30 years. They go to the same hot dog truck for 30 years. They are very dedicated in that way. They aren’t fly by day when it comes to things like that,” says McKnight. Customer relationships are a big part of the food cart industry.
Cartology
In 2008, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning explored their cart industry with the help of the Urban Vitality Group. In their “Portland Food Cartology Report,” half of customers
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Willie McKnight prepares for business
(above) and enjoys (left) his hot dogs in downtown Cor vallis.
Strike while the griddle is hot In April of 2010, the Corvallis City Council admitted that their passive approach to economic development over the last decade has failed to keep what was a prosperous period in the late 90’s going. Much of their focus was on large economic opportunities in manufacturing. The City Council is expected to review their economic policies in the 4th quarter of this year. Considering that the food cart industry has shown to provide economic opportunities to low income groups and entrepreneurs with little financial backing, this might be the chance the council is looking for to take a stance truly counter to the past and embrace small business. Walker and Du Lys hope that the City Council can be expedient in making a decision. “I really was hoping that by the start of the college school year would ideal to have an answer to be able to go forward,” says Walker. In a city that prides itself on community involvement and entrepreneurial spirit, the issue would seem like a no-brainer for the City Council. The only question is will they continue an economic policy of self-proclaimed passivity or make a move before another year of college passes them by.
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surveyed claimed to have a good relationship with one or more food cart operators. In a city where a large percentage of the service industry is college students, quality relationships with customers can be overlooked. In some ways, the defining characteristic of a food cart pod is the sense of community that can be created between cart owners, and between operators and customers. In the cartology report, it was determined that food carts are able to promote neighborhood vitality and positively affect the sense of community. The Portland Food Cartology Report, though only focusing on Portland, provides readers with substantial insight into understanding the greater impact of food carts on an area. What may be the most important element of the Cartology Report is for Portland’s downtown food cart pod. In an area where those employed outnumbered residents by 3 to 1, there were several findings that could be expected in downtowns across Oregon. 1.) Customers want the carts to stay open late. “What are your options in downtown Corvallis for quick food?” asks Francois Du Lys. There is Willie’s Hot Dogs, Street Dogs, La Conga and of course the multiple fast food chains. Stay up past 8:00 pm and your downtown options drop to La Conga and fast food. A well-placed food cart pod during the school year would give the newly seat-less bar population at least one more stop before attempting to get home. Though catering to an intoxicated crowd could seem like a nuisance Du Lys is prepared to take them on. “You have to,” he says. “I’d rather know they ate something before they staggered their butts home,” Walker adds. 2) Downtown carts increase foot traffic. The support of the Downtown Corvallis Association suggests local businesses also feel that food carts can be a positive impact on the economy of downtown. According to Walker, even downtown restaurant owners have been supportive of their efforts. The inclusion of Luc restaurant owner, Ian Johnson, suggests that such a pod would be of no threat. Michele explains Ian’s support in these terms. “He’s selling high end, sit down, ambience, date night dinners.” Francois continues on that though saying, “We’re not really a sit down [place.] You walk by, pick up and be on your way. To us we’re already not really any competition.” 3) Food carts represent beneficial employment opportunities because they provide an improved quality of life and promote social interactions between owners and customers. Considering that the start-up cost between a food cart and a restaurant can be upwards of $100,000, pods could prevent entrepreneurs from getting in over their head in what can sometimes seem like a saturated food industry in Corvallis.
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Francois Du Lys makes some crepes at the Cor vallis Saturday Farmer's Market.
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“Maybe we need to focus on a play that’s over with. That you were a success in.� Detective Candy Siempre sat on stage at a table with Rusty and the ego-skewered actor Red ‘A,’ whose troupe needed him in top form for their next play. He cracked up during the Othello rehearsal in his dreams, and had barely stumbled through this evening’s Wonderland performance. When the audience left, the three had dragged the table out onto stage to keep up appearances as they tried to focus on a suitable dream to try again. Though he had quickly come to detest the leading man, the detective was certain that he could bring Red ‘A’s ego back through his dreams; he just needed the right setting. “Every performance in memory is semblative of madcap roguery,� Red ‘A’ gave in to despair. The detective leveled an annoyed stare at Rusty, then did his best to resist rolling his eyes again at Red ‘A.’ The leading man’s faltering voice was not nearly so annoying outside of his dreams, but the incessant use of obsolete Shakespearean words grated on the detective’s nerves. “Faust?� Rusty suggested “Nay,� the black actor groaned. “The Importance of-� “No,� Red ‘A’ shut him down again. “The Knights?� The leading man sat forward in his cushy seat with a glint in his eyes; Candy wasn’t sure if it was excitement or anger. “A bullyrook you are, Rusty,� Red ‘A’ said glumly. The detective looked from one actor to the other, still unsure if the response had been good. “The Knights it is,� Rusty rested his arms on the table and turned to Candy, “Do you know it?� “I can’t say that I do.� “Ancient Greek comedy,� Rusty started to explain. “Prithee, wait. The story speaks for itself,� Red ‘A’ spoke with a hint of confidence, “I can out-villain the best with my Cleon.� “As long as you can bring it to the front of your mind, to bring it to your dreams,� Candy tried not to sound too scathing. “The play I can never forget, but it has been too long since I performed it for an audience,� Red ‘A’ dropped his Hatter hat into his lap and lay back in his seat, ready to sleep. “You will have to be a player.� No stage met with Candy’s feet a short while later as he landed in Red ‘A’s dream, but rather a sand and grit roadway. He stood amid a small cluster of men beside a roadside stand; ancient Greek buildings and people surrounded them on all sides. A crowd came towards them down the road and stopped just as a man stepped forward and began loudly, calmly, in English, “He argued rightly; to steal, perjure yourself and make your arse receptive are three essentials
for climbing high.� Disembodied laughter echoed off the buildings around them and Candy realized that the dreaming actor had not completely forgotten his audience. Red ‘A’ stepped to the middle of the group in a red robe, an alpha symbol on his shoulder. “I will stop your insolence, or rather the insolence of both of you. I will throw myself upon you like a terrible hurricane ravaging both land and sea at the will of its fury,� he spoke proudly, angrily. The detective looked to the robed man beside him and recognized Rusty, but it was evident that Red ‘A’s focus was on him. He fought the urge to join the drama, then succumbed to the growing compulsion to speak, “Then I will gather up my sausages and entrust myself to the kindly waves of fortune so as to make you all the more enraged.� His feet carried him to the stand and he took up a sausage in his hands. “And I will watch in the bilges in case the boat should make water,� Rusty spoke. Candy looked to the actor imploringly, hoping he would be the main man opposite Red ‘A,’ but he was just another player in this dream with no thoughts of his own. As the dialogue continued the detective searched the faces of the others gathered around them, still hoping another man would step up for Red ‘A’ to knock down. “I maintain that your parents were guilty of sacrilege against the goddess,� the actor towered over the detective as he bellowed. Steeling himself to be hit, Candy gritted his teeth and spoke low, “And I, that one of your grandfathers was a satellite...� Eyes closed and hands over his ears, the detective did not hear Red ‘A’s next words, nor his own response. Looking again he found that Rusty had stepped up beside him and Red ‘A,’ though giving a fine performance, no longer seemed so imposing. “You are an impostor!� Red ‘A’ pointed at the detective and Candy hoped this exposition could shore up the actor’s failing courage. “And you are a rogue!� before Candy knew what was happening, it was too late. “Thwack!� he struck Red ‘A’ across the face with his sausage. “Hit him hard!� Rusty urged him on. The detective struck Red ‘A’ with his sausage again and again, unable to stop himself or hide his smile as the actor sank to the ground.
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Enoteca Wine Bar Wine Tasting, [LIBATIONS] 6:30 pm, $10
Rhapsody in the Vineyard: Downtown Wine Walk
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St Belly Dance, [DANCE] 8:00 pm, FREE
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Downtown Corvallis, Saturday, September 11th, 3:30-7:00 pm “A Downtown wine walk, presented by the Downtown Corvallis Association will feature 37 of Oregon’s premier wineries, offering samples of their finest vintages. Retailers throughout Downtown Corvallis will host Oregon wineries with representatives from each winery on hand to discuss their wines and answer your wine questions. Downtown businesses will provide delicious appetizers along with music and/or artwork by local artisans. Wine is also available for purchase by the bottle or case.” (downtowncorvallis.org)
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Kings Valley, Saturday, September 11th-Sunday, September 12th, $9 Come be thee blythe and merry at the Renaissance Faire! Just 15 miles and 500 years away from downtown Corvallis. Here enchantment awaits young and old alike as jousting knights and noble steeds clash on the tourney fyld while minstrels, troubadours, jongleurs, dancers and bards fill the lanes with delight. With over 125 artisan stalls and 1,000 costumed players, visitors can browse the village for unique hand made goods and one of a kind treasures while surrounded by Renaissance revelry and entertainment. Eat, drink, and be merry, for food purveyors are on hand within Friar Tuck’s Forest, and children delight in games and adventures. The only Fair of its kind in Oregon, this exciting event offers an educational interactive adventure in history, welcoming families and children. Modeled on the merriest of elements from the times of Shakespeare and Elizabeth I, and set in the historic renaissance of 1558 to 1603, here all the Faire is a stage, and everyone a player! (shrewfaire.com)
Enoteca Wine Bar Chocolate Truffle Happy Hour, [EATS] FREE Truffles, 6:00 pm First Alternative Co-Op South, 1007 SE 3rd St. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Beer Tasting, [LIBATIONS] 5:00 pm First Alternative Co-Op North, 29th and Grant Wine Tasting, [LIBATIONS] 5:00 pm WineStyles, 2333 NW Kings Blvd Wine Tasting featuring Vin du Lac, [LIBATIONS] 5:30 pm, $5
CASA Catwalk
Benton County Fairgrounds Floral Courtyard, Saturday, September 11th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, $25 The Fashion Show Extravanganza is the primary annual benefit for the non-profit organization, Court Appointed Special Advocates. Local retailers will provide appetizers and pastries. Live music from local musicians. CASA trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of the most vulnerable of citizens. They are victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court and in the community. The desired result is that children are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive. (casa-vfc.org)
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Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 NW 9th St. Beginner Line Dance, [DANCE] 7:00 pm Enoteca Wine Bar Girls Night Out!, Knit Night, [CRAFT] 4:00 pm
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Albany Civic Theater, 111 1st Ave SW Alice in Wonderland, [STAGE] 8:00 pm, $11/$8 Bryant Park, 801 Bryant Way SW Smores and Snores, [FAMILY CAMPOUT] 5:00 pm, $35 for family of four
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Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St Albany Senior Dance, [DANCE] 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, $3
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Corvallis Senior Center 2601 NW Taylor Ave Friday Night Dancers, [DANCE] 7:00 pm, $4
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Cloud 9 Beer and Blog, [LIBATIONS] 5:00 pm, FREE Corvallis Skate Park Juggling lessons [FUN] 6:30, FREE
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Albany Civic Theater, 111 1st Ave SW Alice in Wonderland, [STAGE] 8:00 pm, $11/$8 Bryant Park, 801 Bryant Way SW Smores and Snores, [FAMILY CAMPOUT] 5:00 pm, $35 for family of four Downtown Albany, 1st and Ferry Antiques in the Street, [ANTIQUE] 8:00 am-4:00 pm City Hall Parking Lot, 4th and Ellsworth Albany Farmer’s Market, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Corvallis High School Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition, [FUN] 9:30–10:30 am Crescent Valley High School Habitat for Humanity Fun Run/ Walk, 7:30 am, $20, kwhabitatrun.org First Street and Monroe Corvallis Artisans Market, 9:00 am–1:30 pm corvallisartisansmarket.com Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am-1:00 pm locallygrown.org
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Church of the Nazarene, 600 West D Street Community Block Party, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
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Growing up as a little blonde-headed girl with a wild imagination and a love for literature, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland would have been right up my alley, well you’d think anyway. However, if my memory serves me correctly—the Disney version of the classic was actually not a favorite of mine. I actually classified it in the same category with the other popular Disney film, Fantasia. Both were really pretty and mesmorizing, but really just, well, confusing and strange. My naïve brain just could not comprehend what was happening on that screen. Albeit, imaginative, I was still a very literal child; cats just don’t talk and little pills do not make people grow...wait a minute. It’s been said that sweet little Alice was experimenting with all sorts of psychedellic drugs during her adventures down the rabbit hole. I wouldn’t know, my knowledge of psychedellic drugs is very limited. But, this could definitely explain why my young childhood brain could not make sense of rabbits running late and walking playing cards. Somewhere over the course of my growing up, my opinion of the story changed drastically, as I now consider it one of my favortie fairy-tales of all time. Now, I can definitely understand that part of the beauty of Alice in Wonderland, for kid’s, is to see a representation of a story that only works if you don’t try to figure it out! This was my problem...I was always trying to be smarter than I was, sure that there was something I was missing if it didn’t make sense right away. It’s really a story for all ages, allowing adults a safe way to experience the joys of a time when maybe it did make sense for animals to talk. I, for one, am very excited about the opportunity to see these crazy characters brought to life on the stage Friday, September 10 at the Albany Civic Theatre, 111 1st Ave SW at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $11/$8. For other performance dates and times visit albanycivic.org -Courtney Clenney
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Alice: Jillian Alden Rabbit: Cole Smith Mad Hatter: Rory McDaniel March Hare: Christina Chipman Tweedledee: Sarah Roth Tweedledum: Kay Roth Dormouse: Melissa Mills White Queen: Christine Eagleson Red Queen: Laurie Mason Duchess - Pamela Bilderbeck
King: Justin Bjurstrom Knave : Mike Jones Cook: Danita Hamel Frog: Christopher Mikkelson Gryphon: Laura Blackwell Mock Turtle: Shauna Kiefiuk Caterpillar: Kris Miller Executioner : TBA Directed by: Kaity Boyce Stage adaptation by: Charlotte Chorpenning
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Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW 541.928.4603 Alleyoop Lounge, 901 Pacific Blvd 541.941.0977 Bogey’s Bar & Grill, 129 W 1st Ave. 541.929.8900 Calapooia Brewing, 140 Hill St. NE 541.928.1931 Cappie’s Brewhouse, 211 1st Ave W 541.926.1710 Cascade Grill, 110 Opal St. NW 541.926.3388 Chasers Bar & Grill, 435 SE 2nd Ave 541928.9634 Dixie Creek Saloon, 32994 Hwy 99E, Tangent, OR 541.926.2767 Favorite Mistake Sports Bar, 5420 Pacific Blvd. 541.903.0034 Front Street Bar, 2300 Northeast Front Ave. 541.926.2739 GameTime SportsBar & Grill, 2211 Waverly Dr. SE 541.981.2376 Humpty’s Dump Bar & Grill, 916 Old Salem Rd NE 541.926.3111 JP’s Restaurant and Lounge, 220 2nd Ave. 541.926.5546 Lariat Lounge, 901 Pacific Blvd SE 541.928.2606 Linger Longer Tavern, 145 SW Main St. 541.926.2174 Lucky Larrys Lounge, 1296 S Commercial Way SE 541.928.3654 Riley’s Billiards Bar and Grill, 124 Broadalbin St SW 541.926.2838 Wilhelm’s Spirits & Eatery, 1520 Pacific Blvd SE 541.926.7001
Corvallis
Aqua Seafood Restaurant & Bar, 151 NW Monroe Ave. 541.752.0262 The Beanery on 2nd, 500 SW 2nd St 541.753.7442 Big River Restaurant & Bar, 101 NW Jackson Ave. 541.757.0694 Block 15, 300 SW Jefferson Ave. 541.758.2077 Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 541.757.7221 China Delight Restaurant, 325 NW 2nd St. 541.753.3753 Clodfelter’s, 1501 NW Monroe Ave. 541.758.4452 Cloud 9, 126 SW 1st St. 541.753.9900 Crowbar, 214 SW 2nd St. 541.753.7373 Darrell’s Restaurant and Lounge, 2200 NW 9th St. 541.752.6364 Downward Dog, 130 SW 1st St. 541.753.9900 Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 SW Washington Ave. 541.758.9095 Fireworks Restaurant and Bar, 1115 SE 3rd 541.754.6958 Flat Tail Pub, 202 SW 1st St. 541.758.2219 Greenberry Store & Tavern, 29974 HWY 99W 541.752.3796 Harrison Bar & Grill, 550 NW Harrison Blvd. 541.754.1017 Impulse, 1425 NW Monroe Ave. 541.230.1114 La Bamba Mix Night Club, 126 SW 4th St. 541.207.3593 Loca Luna, 136 SW Washington Ave, Ste. 102 541.753.2222 Murphy’s Tavern, 2740 SW 3rd St. 541.738. 7600 Papa’s Pizza, 1030 S.W. Third St. 541.757.2727 Peacock Bar & Grill, 125 SW 2nd St. 541.754.8522 Squirrel’s, 100 SW 2nd St. 541.753.8057 Sunnyside Up Café, 116 NW 3rd St 541.758.3353 Suds & Suds, 1045 NW Kings Blvd. 541.758.5200 Troubadour, 521 SW 2nd St. 541.752.7720 Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Rd. 541.753.8754 Wanted Saloon, 140 NW 3rd St. WineStyles, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd. 541.738.9463
Lebanon
Artisian’s Well Lounge, 2250 South Main Rd. 541.451.3900 Cornerstone Café & Pub, 180 S 5th St. 541.847.6262 Duffy’s Irish Pub, 679 South Main St. 541.259.2906 Fire Pit Lounge, 2230 South Santiam Hwy 541.451.2010 GameTime Sports Bar and Grill, 3130 South Santiam Hwy 541.570.1537 Merlin’s Bar and Grill 541.258.6205 Peacock Bar & Grill East, 76 E. Sherman St. 541.451.2027 Sports Shack and Deli, 1250 Grant St. 541.259.0800
Philomath
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High 5 Sports Bar & Grill, 1644 Main St.-541.929.7529 Meet’n Place Tavern, 1150 Mian St. 541.929.3130 Wine Vault, 1301 Main St. 541.929.8496 Wing Sing Restaurant & Lounge, 658 Main St. 541.929.6255
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Corvallis
Peacock Bar and Grill Karaoke, 9:00 pm, FREE DJ Big Cheese, 9:00 pm, FREE Sunnyside Up Café Celtic Jam, 7:00 pm, FREE
8 wednesday Albany
Riley’s Billiards Bar and Grill Pure Country Night - Country Dancing with DJ, 9:00pm
Corvallis
Corvallis Farmer’s Market, 2nd St. and B Ave. Oldfield Road, [CONTEMPORARY FOLK/COUNTRY] 3:30 pm Peacock Bar and Grill Jonny Dark and the Wondertones, [BLUES] 9:00 pm, FREE Sunnyside Up Café Bluegrass Jam, 7:00 pm, FREE
Lebanon
Peaocock Bar and Grill East The Brand, [BLUES], 7:00 pm
The Nautics
Bomb’s Away Café • Friday 9:00 pm
9 thursday Albany
Calapooia Brewing Wild Hog in teh Woods [STRINGBAND] 7:30 pm Riley’s Billiards Bar and Grill Ladies Night with DJ Unofficial, 9:00pm
Corvallis
Bombs Away Café Dessert First [ROCK] 8:00 pm, FREE
Crowbar Rooftop Eric Nordby [ACOUSTIC FOLK] 6:00 pm, FREE Peacock Bar and Grill Karaoke, 9:00 pm, FREE DJ Mike, 9:00 pm, FREE
Lebanon
Peacock Bar and Grill East Blues Jam featuring Kendall Lee and the Roadhouse Blues Band, 7:00 pm, FREE There is only one way to fill odd shaped empty spaces in the music section of the Bump calendar. You’re reading it right now. Thanks for reading my [NONSENSE] am-pm, FREE
American Nobody
Calapooia Brewing • Saturday 8:00 pm
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Dessert First
Bomb’s Away Café • Thursday 8:00 pm
10 friday Albany
Riley’s Billiards Bar and Grill Dance Party with DJ Unofficial, 9:00 pm
Corvallis
The Beanery on 2nd Jaw Knee Now & Marquis [FOLK] 8:00 pm, FREE Bombs Away Café The Nautics and Oxbow Drive [ROCK] 9:00 pm
11 saturday
Cloud 9 Walk the Plank [NU-JAZZ] 10:00 pm Fireworks Restaurant and Bar Adam Scramstad [BLUES] 8:00 pm, FREE Peacock Bar and Grill Karaoke, 9:00 pm, FREE DJ Alex, 9:00 pm, FREE
Big River Michael Lichenthaler [ JAZZ] 8:30 pm, FREE Bombs Away Café The Love Loungers and Kemosabe [HIP-HOP] 9:00 pm, FREE
Albany
Cloud 9 Leyton Wagner and the Funeral Band [ACOUSTIC ROCK] 10:00 pm
Riley’s Billiards Bar and Grill Dance Party with DJ Unofficial, 9:00 pm
Peacock Bar and Grill DJ Big Cheese, 9:00 pm, FREE
Corvallis
Lebanon Coffee House and Eatery, 661 Main Street Afternoon Free Movie, 2:00 pm Live Music, 6:30 pm
Calapooia Brewing American Nobody, [ACOUSTIC] 8:00 pm, FREE
Troubadour Music Center Paul Prince [ACOUSTIC] 8:00 pm, $10
Tangent
Dixie Creek Saloon Karaoke, 9:00 pm, FREE
Lebanon
Beanery on 2nd Allan Byer [ACOUSTIC] 8:00 pm
12 sunday Albany
Calapooia Brewing Blues Jam, 4:00 pm
Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way SE Strings of Time [GUITAR JAZZ] 6:00 pm
Corvallis
Peacock Bar and Grill Karaoke, 9:00 pm, FREE
13 monday Corvallis
Fireworks Restaurant and Bar Southtown Open Mic Talent Search, 8:00 pm
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