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Hallie Ford Museum
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All Aboard!
Looking for something unique and
different to do? Consider taking a cruise
aboard the "Willamette Queen"
Sternwheeler docked at Riverfront Park in
downtown Salem. Enjoy the beauty along
both sides of our Willamette River as well
as the wide variety of birds and animals
residing around it as well. Young and old
alike have enjoyed the safe and relaxing
ride aboard the "Queen" for 21 years now
whether it was on one of our public lunch,
excursion or dinner cruises or one of our Relive Oregon's Historical Past While Enjoying
special event cruises. Elegant Dining and A Relaxing Leisurely Voyage
Over the years, the "Willamette Queen" has memorable for all ages. Over the past 21 years we
been the venue for over 300 weddings; havecarriednumerousschoolfieldtripsforthousands
most of which were officiated by the of local kids. In addition to taking a turn at
Captain. Every holiday during the year the the helm, they have learned a lot about Oregon's
vessel is decorated accordingly along with rich riverboat history over a 70 year period starting
the appropriate food and music. Live music way back in 1850. Captain Richard has a video
by local musicians is often offered as well. and flip chart presentation for school kids hat
Company holiday parties are popular and is both informative and entertaining.
should be booked in advance to guarantee Many of these kids have returned years after
you get the date you desire. The "Queen" graduating sharing their memories of the first
features a full bar service and a dance time they were aboard. Some have even gotten
floor. We even have all equipment for a married on board because of those past experiences.
CasinoPartyincludingpoker,TexasHoldem, Captain Richard and Barbara are planning a
Roulette, and Craps tables plus chips, cards slow retirement. September 29th The Willamette
and casino decorations. In short, whatever Queen was joined with the historic Court Street
event you have coming up for your family, Dairy Lunch, to be preserved by the Court Street
friends or company employees we can Foundation.
be your unique venue. As they have done with Salem's loved diner, the
Seniors and youngsters alike enjoy foundation will carry on the legacy of this iconic
the comfort and safety of the riverboat. riverboat reminding citizens and visitors alike of
Anybody can visit the pilothouse during the role these riverboats played in both Oregon
a cruise to take a turn at the helm, blow and Salem's early years. Salem became the city it
the whistle and receive a beautiful Jr. is today due in great part because it was a major
Captains Certificate with their name printed port of call for the 55 riverboats that traveled daily
in calligraphy. up and down the Willamette River between
A ride on the "Willamette Queen" is truly Portland and Eugene over a 70 year period.
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April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 3
How COVID-19 and the Pandemic
Have Changed Language
By Mary Louise VanNatta
Language is always 8. Truthiness: Something that seems
changing and true but isn’t backed up by evidence.
evolving. Every time (Colbert Report)
we have a new 9. Unconscious bias: Unconscious
technology, product, prejudice against people of a certain
or discovery we are race, gender, or group.
adding words. The 10. Covidiot: People who won’t follow
pandemic has changed the COVID rules
much of how we see 11. Blursday: How to quarantine days
the world and hence
just run together
added hundreds of
words to our lives. 12. Maskhole: Merging of the words
For fun, let’s look at some of the new “mask” and “asshole.” (people who
words that we’ve discovered; the first won’t wear a mask)
ten have been added to our “official 13: Sharent: Parents who overshare
language” by the Oxford English about their children online.
dictionary this year: 14: Amirite: Am I right?
15: Nothingburger: An event or
1. Adulting: The action of becoming something that didn’t turn out as
or acting like an adult great as you’d hoped.
2. Awe walk: Taking a walk outside
and making an effort to look at the While we’ve all been locked down I have
things around you experienced some Lockstalgia
3. Contactless: Not having to (merging of "lockdown" and "nostalgia”)
physically touch or interact with appreciating the simpler life of staying
people home, While I’m anxious to return to my
4. Doomscrolling: Reading the news active life, I’m caution about a
on social media and expecting it to be Twindemic where other viruses, like the
bad – so much so that you become
flu, might put us at risk. At the end of the
obsessed with looking at updates
5. PPE: An abbreviation for personal day, I’m going to pour myself a
protective equipment (added by Quarantini: (Merging of the words
Merriam-Webster 4-2020) "quarantine" and "Martini") and try to
6. Quarenteen: A teenager during the avoid a Spendemic (The experience of
COVID-19 pandemic excessive shopping while in (The
7. Thirsty: Having a need for experience of excessive shopping while in
attention or approval quarantine). Amirite?
Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE is CEO of VanNatta Public Relations.
www.PRSalem.com
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Our Mission Statement curriculum. Each youth is provided with
A Christian organization compassionately an individualized service plan, and the
serving youth and families, providing therapeutic foster homes work directly
them counseling, mentoring, skill alongside Connections365 case managers,
building and education services in a counselors, mentors, and other staff to
safe environment, to support the implement each client’s plan.
development of their hope and future. We currently have an opening in
Connections 365 offers therapeutic Independence, Oregon: A 5 Bedroom
foster care for youth referred through home that will have 2-Foster Children.
various programs affiliated with the Candidates are screened, trained and
Oregon Youth Authority, the Oregon supported toward supporting youth to
Department of Human Services, and grow to develop into a productive citizen.
the Clackamas County Juvenile
For information please contact:
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Therapeutic foster homes (also known 503-588-5647 x103
as “Proctor Homes”) provide a stable Further, Connections365’s Mental
environment for youth to live and Health Unit is dedicated to serving youth
receive services, with the goal of and families who find themselves in
transitioning back into the community. need of counseling and case
These homes provide a higher level of management services. These services
care and supervision than “typical” include one-on-one individual counseling
foster homes, due to the specialized and in-home and skills training support
needs of the youth. as needed. A team of qualified and
Connections365 provides all youth in licensed counselors is available to
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(individual, family, and group, as serves clients in Marion and Polk
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April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 5
EPIC Garage (EPIC-G) we are a non-profit work with their hands. Another aspect of restoring
organization “Where Electric Propulsion & Internal these cars is, these young adults are preserving a
Combustion Come to Life”. Our missions at EPIC-G piece of Americana, each car represents a particular
is to educate and teach young adults the principals time and point in American history, they are a
of how an internal combustion engines powers reflection of culture, style, and trends that are a
todays cars, and electric propulsion that will power window into a specific generations world.
the cars of tomorrow. We are also teaching the basic
skills of restoration of classic American cars. We have started our first project which is a mid-level
restoration of a 1969 Camaro, we have already
Here at EPIC Garage we teach young adults how to acquired our second car for restoration which is a
work with their hands, and not just their thumps on 1982 Collector’s Edition Corvette. Like most all small
Android or IPhones. We explain how they can businesses we have started out in one of our
attend automotive technology courses at a member’s garage. Please consider supporting the
community college or trade school learning a life young adults of EPIC-G by making a donation. No
skill in approximately two years that will enable one gets paid at EPIC-G, so 100 percent of your
them to work in the automotive industry earning a donation will go to supporting the young adults and
good solid wage, as opposed to attending a four year the restoration of each project. We are a non-profit
institution, where the student ends up with a organization so any donation you make will be tax
questionable degree and $150,000 dollars of debt deductible. Our Employer Identification Number
they will be paying off for the next 15 years, if not (EIN) is 85-2086440. Your donation will give the
longer. students a sound foundation to help start them on a
possible career path that will teach them a skill that
Even if our students don’t go into an automotive will help and aid them all throughout life’s journey
career, at least they will have a greater mechanical as well as giving them an insight into the American
understanding of how an engine functions in a car experience. We are genuinely grateful for you taking
and can take pride in the fact that they can now the time to consider supporting these young adults.
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Like Oil and Water – Handling Politics
in the Boardroom
By Harvey Gail, Spire Management
This last year, and now starting this year, our country has seen
much political turmoil. We’ve had a divisive presidential election,
social unrest, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, people are on edge. These social dynamics trickle down
into my world of nonprofit management. Groups of people run
nonprofit organizations, boards of directors, and committees guide
these organizations’ decisions. Boards will inevitably have
members with differing political views. There’s always that one
board member - everyone knows who it is – that can’t help but
bring politics into the room.
This can cause all kinds of problems that impact a board’s
effectiveness. People shut down and don’t contribute, or they go on rants. Some
board members may avoid board meetings or quit altogether. Tensions rise, and
tempers flare. Over the last year, many nonprofit boards have felt compelled to take
a stand on an issue. This can cause fierce debate that can get nonprofit boards way
off track.
What can be done to ensure the board meeting doesn’t spiral out of control?
Do’s and Don’ts
To understand who is taking the lead to ensure the board productively approaches
these situations. In my view, it’s the board president’s job to set the stage for
productive debate. It may also fall on the executive director, but regardless, someone
should be in charge.
Don’t set a policy that bans political talk entirely. This might work around the
Thanksgiving table at a family gathering, but not so in a board meeting. To some
people, that could be viewed as discriminatory. To someone whose views radically
differ from your own, this could be viewed as taking a side and censorship on their
part.
To establish rules of engagement for how and when to talk to each other about
potentially controversial topics. If a topic is brought up, learn to recognize a
controversial comment. Call them out on the spot and inform them that nature's
comments could be viewed as controversial.
Don’t ban the discussion, just address the topic at the end of the meeting or in “new
business.” Then, go back to the case on hand. It might seem obvious but have a
written agenda and stick to it.
Don’t allow a lot of idle chatter at the beginning of a board meeting. Get going as
soon as it's feasible. Often the topic can move to a potentially controversial one. It’s
fairly easy to do. Someone might say, “did you see the news last night…” and then
their viewpoint becomes immediately obvious, and then the rest of the meeting is
painted with that brush. Board presidents should start the discussion promptly to
avoid this scenario.
Don’t make assumptions about people's political opinions. On a board this happens
when it is assumed everyone agrees with the loudest (or most compelling) person
in the room. Just because someone stays quiet does not mean they agree with you.
Another way to approach this is to review the legal duties of board members:
1. Duty of Care. This duty is very broad, requiring officers and directors to exercise
ordinary and reasonable care in the performance of their duties, exhibiting honesty
and good faith. Officers and directors must act in a manner they believe to be in the
nonprofit's best interests, and with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an
ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.
The key point here is acting in a manner that is in the best interests of the nonprofit.
It is not in its best interest to create a divisive political climate on the board. It’s
certainly not appropriate to make political statements or share your own opinions
when you are representing them.
2. Duty of Loyalty. This is a duty of faithfulness to the nonprofit. This means that
officers and directors must give undivided allegiance to the nonprofit when making
decisions affecting the nonprofit. In other words, officers and directors cannot put
personal interests above the interests of the nonprofit. Personal interests may
include outside business, professional or financial interests, interests arising from
involvement in other organizations, and family members' interests, among others.
The key phrase here is “putting personal interests ahead of the nonprofit.” Substitute
“political beliefs for ”personal interests, and you can see how that could be an issue.
3. Duty of Obedience. This duty requires officers and directors to act by the organization's
articles of incorporation, bylaws, and other governing documents, as well as all applicable
laws and regulations.Many organizations have specific bylaws or administrative rules that
address how board members communicate to each other. Often these are there to create a
climate that promotes inclusion and understanding of various opinions.So, in the end,
remember why you're on the board in the first place. If you stay laser-focused on that shared
mission, this tends to keep the politics out of it, leading toward a more effective and
rewarding board experience.
Harvey Gail is CEO of Spire Management, an association and nonprofit management
company located in Salem, Oregon. SpireManagement.com
April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 7
Happy Wife, Happy Life??
Sondra Underberg, President/CEO
Diabetes Support Services
You’ve heard the have made on our attendees. Here are
saying, happy wife, just two testimonials from students
happy life, I’m sure. who completed the first 12-week
What if you could have session:
a happy doctor? “I have learned lots of good things to
If you dread going in help me understand about diabetes and
for an appointment how to take care of myself… I
with your doctor am learning how to eat better, how to
expecting to be check my blood, what to do when I feel
reprimanded for the sick, how important it is to exercise
lab reports, you are and take care of myself …I always
probably ready to surprise him or her. thought it was just me, but it helps I am
Diabetes Support Services implemented not the only one. I notified
a free Diabetes Made Simple: Learn and my physician and she would refer
Earn program some months clients”
ago. The 12-week sessions have been so “I have learned to take my insulin. A1c
successful in turning patients’ health has gone down. [Learned] how to deal
around, doctors are not only with sugar intake. Blood pressure
shocked, but giving us kudos and along with testing blood sugar. This has
referring patients! been the most help especially of all the
The learn part of the program is classes I’ve ever been to.
obvious, however, we must say the My A1c has dropped. I have lost weight.
approach is unique. Facilitated by I learned to use portion sizes…I LOVE
instructors with more than 100 years’ THIS CLASS!”
combined experience of living with It is exciting to witness the camaraderie
diabetes, they relate. They share their that develops over the weeks.
histories. They have compassion. Participants are encouraged to share
The curriculum is presented through their personal experiences, tools they
fine-tuned PowerPoint programs, have personally developed to make
videos and films on every topic their lives easier (we’re learning
imaginable to one who has somehow from them too), and ask questions with
missed out or had forgotten what they no expectation of judgment.
learned about what they need to do In case you missed this in the first
to take power over their diagnoses. paragraph, the classes are free. No
Although diabetes is a very serious registration is required just show up at
disease, programs are enlightened with 1:00 every Tuesday at our headquarters
humor to keep the students engaged. at 3886 Beverly Avenue NE, Suite I-21.
Another cliché: laughter is the best You can’t miss our orange Diabetes
medicine. Support Services signs. If you’d like
What is the earn about? Our class more information call 503-585-1335.
attendees earn items to keep their
health on track. They are not only
provided
with kits with blood pressure cuffs,
glucose testers and strips, log books, ID
bracelets, and on and on, but also
workbooks containing copies of the
slides and handouts for future
reference. They are taught how to use
these items and record their numbers
on a weekly basis. An A1c test is
performed at both the beginning and
end of the session so they can see the
results of their efforts. By regular class
attendance, they earn their supplies.
Don’t take our word for the impact we
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Focus on the Good
What to Know as a Young Pro
By Keenan J. Emery
In the next few months, we will read hundreds of articles about the
terrible year of 2020. And why not? It was a terrible year.
Do you remember the optimism of January 1, 2020? We prepared for
the renaissance of the roaring twenties, a time of dance and romance,
flappers and gangsters, bootleggers and balls, a roaring economy, and
the unbridled hope and optimism that bubbles over like your first glass
of New Year's champagne.
But that dream shattered faster than our crystal ball predictions.
Instead, we experienced the worst part of the 1920s. The great
depression, businesses shuttering, economies crashing and crumbling, death, doubt,
and despair. We lost Kobe Bean Bryant, Chadwick Boseman, and Alex Trebek. We lost
friends and loved ones. Instead of the Great Gatsby, we received the Grapes of Wrath
(for you literature aficionados).
And yet, the optimist in me refuses to accept that it was all bad. Surely there is a lesson
to take from this, right? I won’t let this article and this column be a message of regret
and resentment. Let’s focus on the good.
If I have learned anything from life, it is that difficulty and adversity (often) made me
stronger, more resilient, and more equipped to handle challenges. There is something
about facing an issue, battling it, and overcoming it that makes victory so much sweeter.
In college, my car broke down to the point of no repair. I worked graveyard shifts at
Shari’s from 11 p.m. to six a.m. and went to school during the day. I rode my second-
hand bicycle (with no breaks) to the restaurant every night in the middle of winter. My
lights were stolen, I was nearly hit by cars, I fell countless times, and I weathered rain
and snow in the bitter hours of the morning. Was it hard? Yes. But the moment I saved
up enough cash to purchase my first car, and saw that gorgeous chariot of speed resting
in my driveway, I knew that the adversity, the struggle, was worth it.
Is the pandemic significantly worse than my example? Obviously. The point is, we can
come back stronger than before. Financially stronger, maybe not. But how did the
pandemic change you? Will you be mentally tougher? What skills did you gain? Who
helped you -- and who didn’t? Do you hold your loved ones closer? What matters to
you?
How blessed are you -- truly? To be a living, breathing human on planet earth?
I think that’s pretty amazing. Let’s focus on the good.
Keenan J. Emery is an Account Manager at VanNatta PR, a public relations, event
planning, and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon. PRSalem.com
April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 9
Hallie Ford Museum of Art Reopens
February 25 with New Exhibitions and Works on View
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art will reopen to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in 2017. As a special feature, the exhibition includes
public on Thursday, February 25 with three new the world’s oldest coin, minted in the 6th century BCE in ancient Lydia on the
exhibitions. Timed entry tickets will be required and southwest coast of modern-day Turkey. This exhibition is taking place in the Study
can be purchased online at: Gallery through August 14. More information can be found at:
www.willamette.edu/go/hfma. willamette.edu/go/gold-of-caliphs.
With federal and state guidelines constantly evolving,
the museum recommends visiting the website for the most current information Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts Biennial" has
and visitor guidelines. Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday been organized by the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in
partnership with the Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts
from noon to 5 p.m.
(CSIA), and curated by Rebecca Dobkins, anthropology
New Exhibitions
professor and curator of Native American art. This two-part
exhibition features a selection of contemporary prints
“Forgotten Stories: Northwest Public Art in the created by Native and non-Native artists at the Crow’s
1930s” represents the first major exhibition to feature an Shadow Institute of the Arts on the Umatilla Reservation in
extensive overview of the largely “forgotten stories” of the northeastern Oregon. Founded by native painter and printmaker James Lavadour
bounty and variety of work created in our region during the (Walla Walla) in 1992, CSIA seeks to create educational and professional
economic hard times of the 1930s through nationally opportunities for native artists to utilize their art as a vehicle for economic
supported art projects. The exhibition features development. The exhibition will take place in the Print Study Center with Part I
approximately 72 artworks created in Oregon, Washington, scheduled through April 24 and Part II opening May 8 and continuing through
Idaho, and Montana and includes paintings, murals, prints, August 14. More information can be found at: willamette.edu/go/csia-2021.
drawings, photographs, and sculptures, as well as furniture created for
Timberline Lodge. “Forgotten Stories” reintroduces a number of talented figures Virtual and Online Viewing Options
whose names are now unknown, and also includes early work by prominent For those who are unable to visit the museum in person at this time, the museum
figures like painter Morris Graves and photographer Minor White. This has created a a number of ways to experience the museum and to celebrate the
exhibition in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins visual arts through a variety of virtual and online offerings that can be found at
lobby continues through March 27. More information can be found at: willamette.edu/go/hfma-virtual21. The “Forgotten Stories” exhibition includes a
willamette.edu/go/forgotten-stories. 360° virtual tour, a four-part lecture series and a four-part self-guided film
series. More options can be found on the website.
Be sure to check out special loans that can be found throughout the museum,
“Gold of the Caliphs: Medieval Islamic Coins from the
including Auguste Rodin’s “The Weeping Burgher (Andrieu d’ Andres)” which was
Gary Leiser Collection of the Hallie Ford Museum of
conceived in 1884-5 and cast in bronze in 1974, as well as special loans made
Art” offers a fascinating glimpse into Islamic art, history,
possible through the Art Bridges Foundation which include Barkley Hendricks’
politics, economics, and religious beliefs as reflected in “Brenda P” and John Frederick Kensett’s “Beacon Rock, Newport,” and more.
medieval Islamic coins minted in locations from Spain through Director John Olbrantz says, “We are excited to finally be reopened after being
Central Asia. The exhibition features approximately 75 coins closed for the last three months due to the coronavirus pandemic and look forward
of the more than 500 Islamic coins that Leiser donated to the to seeing you in the galleries one day soon.”
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Nation’s Largest Hero Savings
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Inspired by the tragic events of savings, which are easy ways for
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Mavericks League Announces
Managers for 2021 Season
Daniel is not a stranger to Independent City Royals drafted him in the 19th round of
League Baseball having played for the Sugar the 1980 amateur draft. He was 2-2 with 5
Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of saves and a 1.90 ERA in 24 games for the 1980
Professional Baseball in 2018, the Kansas City GCL Royals Blue, allowing only 30 hits in 52
T-Bones of the American Association League innings pitched. He was third in the Gulf
of Independent Baseball in 2019, and the Coast League in games pitched, 9th in ERA,
Cleburne Railroaders of the American and tied for third in saves.
Association in 2019. Daniel also coached at
his Alma Mater, Oregon State University. In 1981, the right-hander was 9-6 with 8
saves and a 2.52 ERA in 52 games for the
Tony Torcato was born in Woodland, Charleston Royals. He tied for second in the
California, and was drafted in the 1st round, South Atlantic League in pitching
out of Woodland High School, in the 1998 appearances, and tied for 7th in saves. The
Major League Baseball Draft by the San next year, Dave went 4-8 with 15 saves and a
Francisco Giants. The left-handed hitting 1.79 ERA for the Fort Myers Royals. He tied
outfielder was assigned to the Salem-Keizer for third in the Florida State League with 49
Volcanoes for the 1998 season appearing in games pitched and was third in saves. Wong
59 games, batting .291 with 3 homeruns, 2 led Royals minor leaguers in saves while
triples and 15 doubles. placing 4th in games pitched. Wong was 5-3
In 1999, he was promoted to Bakersfield of with 7 saves and a 3.38 ERA in 50 games for
the High-A California League where he again the 1983 Jacksonville Suns. He ended his
batted .291 with 4 homeruns and 25 doubles. career by going 2-0 with 2 saves and a 3.52
2000 saw Tony playing at San Jose of the ERA for Fort Myers in 1984. Wong’s
California League batting .324 with 7 cumulative minor league record was 22-19
homeruns, and 37 doubles before being with 37 saves a 2.53 ERA in 190 games. He
promoted to AA Shreveport of the Texas allowed 250 hits and 154 walks in 327 1/3 IP
League. In 2001, Tony was promoted to AAA while fanning 244.
Fresno of the Pacific Coast League where he Wong was assistant coach at his alma mater
batted .320. in 1985-1986 and at the University of Portland
In 2002, after 130 games in Fresno where he in 1987-1988. He was MVP of the 1988
batted .290 with 13 homeruns and 23 doubles, National Baseball Congress World Series as a
Tony made his major-league debut on July member of the Everett Merchants. From
26th with the San Francisco Giants as a 1991-2003, he was back at Willamette
starting right fielder against the Los Angeles University as head coach, going 287-221-3
Dodgers and hit a single in his very first at-bat and setting the school win record. From
off the Dodgers Hideo Nomo. Tony played 2006-2008, he was pitching coach of Oregon
four seasons with the Giants with a career State University; his son Joey was an infielder
batting average of .298. His last Major there in 2007-2008. Oregon State won the
League game was April 21, 2005. 2006 College World Series and 2007 College
World Series. Among Wong's pitchers were
After becoming a free agent after the 2005 Kevin Gunderson, Jonah Nickerson and Jorge
season, Tony started the 2006 season in the Reyes, two of whom were named the top
Italian Baseball League with Grosseto, then player in a College World Series.
signed with the Chicago White Sox, and was
assigned to AAA Charlotte Knights. In 2007, The Mavericks League season will begin May
he signed with the Seattle Mariners, and after 13th when the Portland Mavericks will play
being released, played for the Independent the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes at Volcanoes
League Long Beach Armada and Chico Stadium. For further information on the
Outlaws. Mavericks League go to:
Dave Wong was All-Conference as a college www.mavericksindependentleague.com or
pitcher and was NAIA All-American as a call the Stadium at 503-390-2225. Ticket
football defensive end at Willamette packages are currently on sale for all
University in Salem, Oregon. The Kansas Mavericks LeaguePage 12 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021
Freedom Business Fellowship (FBF)
exists to unite together business
owners and community leaders to
bring prosperity and change to our
communities for generations to come.
Their Mission Statement is: A
fellowship of businesses networking
together to encourage, equip, and
empower each other and our
communities.
The next meeting will be held at The
River Church, 4675 Portland Road NE,
Suite 190 in Salem on April 9, 2021, at
7:00 p.m. Dessert and refreshments
will be available. To RSVP to this
event, please visit: Lew Wootan
www.therivernw/fbf. Lead PastorApril 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 13
Capitol Toyota, Capitol Subaru, and
Capitol Chevrolet/Cadillac named the
2020 Automotive News
“Best Dealerships To Work For”
Employees know best when judging the Capitol Subaru finished #9 for Medium
best place to work. Results from a Size Companies and #17 overall.
confidential survey of employees earned Capitol Toyota finished #4 for Large Size
all three Salem Capitol Auto Group Companies and #27 Overall.
(CAG) dealerships, Toyota, Subaru, and Capitol Chevrolet/Cadillac finished #2
Chevrolet/Cadillac, recognition for for Large Size Companies and #9 overall.
being among the best in North America. In addition, Capitol Auto Group received
For the ninth year in a row, a CAG one of the four Philanthropic Awards
dealership was recognized by given out for community work. Capitol
Automotive News as one of the 100 Best has raised over $300,000 for charity in
Dealerships to Work For. 2021.
“We are so honored to be selected for For complete information about the Best
this prestigious list,” said Scott Dealerships To Work For from
Casebeer, Capitol Auto Group president. Automotive News, visit
“Our employees are the heart and soul www.autonews.com/awards/best-
of this company. Without their support dealerships-work. Capitol Toyota,
and dedication to Capitol Auto, the Subaru, and Chevrolet/Cadillac
Salem community, and their co-workers, dealerships are located off the Salem
we would not be the company that we Parkway. www.capitolauto.com. 1-800-
are today.” 888-1391.Page 14 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021
Perrydale Parents Club
Annual Auction May 7th 2021.
Perrydale Parents Club is a non-profit
organization with the purpose of
raising money to help support our
small by mighty Perrydale School.
Which is a small rural school south
West of Amity. We have an Annual
Auction coming up May 7th 2021.
Due to Covid our Auction last year
was canceled and at this time we will
be having this auction online only.
We are using an amazing platform
that highlights our Donors with using
their logo, contact information and
website. Regardless if the donation
is a gift certificate, item(s), baskets
or cash donation, your business gets
highlighted.
This is a great opportunity to et your name out there and bring more
business back to your business.
Please consider donating or contacting us directly at:
perrydaleppc@gmail.com.
We look forward to working with you and highlighting your business while
being our small but mighty school as we navigate getting the kids back face
to face now and next year.
Thank you so much for your consideration!April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 15
Set Your Lawn up for Success in
The Spring with Winter Fertilizer
By Juan Ascension, Green Acres Landscape
In Oregon, the winter your property will also look fuller. With healthier lawn in the spring. When you the numbers. The first number is for the
season typically means that in mind, here are a few things to apply the fertilizer at the right time, it nitrogen (N) amount, the second is for
grabbing the old umbrella consider when fertilizing: can feed and benefit the grass's root the phosphorus (P), and the third is for
and preparing for a cold, Type of grass matters: system throughout even the harshest the potassium (K) amount. The numbers
wet, and cloudy season. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky days of winter. It sustains and primes the should appear prominently on the
This year is called a “La bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial lawn for success in the new season. winter fertilizer bag, usually on the front
Nina” winter, which ryegrass respond best to fall and winter label.
COMPONENTS OF WINTER
means higher than fertilization. These cool-season lawns FERTILIZER In general, a winter fertilizer should
average rain amounts. typically grow best in regions where the Lawn fertilizer contains nitrogen and have a higher potassium amount than
While this may be a bummer to some, it spring temperatures average between phosphorus. Nitrogen helps with stem other fertilizers. For example, a standard
should lead to a vibrant and beautiful 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Warm- growth, while phosphorus is vital for the fertilizer may have a potassium level of
spring, as our local plants soak up a little season grasses can wait until late spring root system. Winter fertilizers also are 4, while its winter version has 14. If you
extra water. However, there is more you for fertilizing. If you are unsure what high in potassium, which plants need to find this confusing, ask a landscaping or
can do to help your lawn look kind of grass you have or what fertilizer thrive. It’s an essential nutrient that garden professional to help you.
spectacular when spring comes along. you should use, ask a professional. helps your lawn increase its hardiness or
We’re talking about the flashy and super Remember, this Oregon winter is rainier
Using the wrong fertilizer can severely tolerance for cold temperatures as well than most, so be sure to fertilize a few
exciting topic of winter fertilization. damage your yard. as stress. Plants also require potassium days before or after rain. If you fertilize
Okay, maybe this subject isn’t exactly a What does winter fertilizer do for to be able to absorb other essential during a rainstorm, the chances are
page-turner, but it is essential, so pay my lawn? nutrients. Additional nutrients found in higher that your fertilizer will get washed
attention. Winter fertilizer is a crucial component fertilizer include but are not limited to away.
to helping the lawn regain essential calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium,
When you fertilize in the winter, you set
nutrients that may have leached from its oxygen, and sulfur. Juan Ascension works at Green Acres
your lawn up for success in various
ways. First, it will make your yard look soils throughout the hottest of the READING THE FERTILIZER Landscape, a full-service, residential,
lush and green as the weather warms up. summer and even early fall days. Winter NUMBERS and commercial landscaping business
Secondly, more healthy grass and lawn fertilizer helps the root system grow To determine how much of each nutrient and nursery in Salem, Oregon.
mean less space for weeds to grow, so stronger and deeper, leading to a fuller, the fertilizer contains, you need to read www.GreenAcresLandscapeInc.comPage 16 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021
Outdoor Heating
By Mario Rodriguez, Green Acres Landscape
Winter is officially here. the house.
We are expecting a cold,
rainy winter with a Outdoor Fireplace:
possibility of snow in the Do you want to cook outdoors, stay
valley. Most people are warm, and add great property value?
bundling up and staying Then an outdoor fireplace is the perfect
inside to avoid the cold amenity to add. Similar to the firepit,
weather. the outdoor fireplace is a step up
However, it doesn’t have because you can cook effectively on it
to be this way. Outdoor heating is a great while still enjoying its warmth as a focal
way to bring the indoors outdoors and gathering hub. These add a lot of
extend areas of your house. After all, ambiance and come in many styles and
most people are pretty tired of being sizes.
crammed indoors. Extending your
habitable areas will make a big Heaters:
difference on chilly winter nights (and Similar to the kinds of heaters you will
summer nights too). see at outdoor areas in restaurants, you
too can add an affordable heating source
Here are a few outdoor amenities to to your outdoor areas. Standing heaters
consider that will make your deck, and heat lamps will typically heat up an
porch, patio, or outdoor area as area of about five feet.
comfortable and hospitable as your
indoor space. You can also consider hanging heaters.
These are best used in outdoor covered
Firepit: areas and can be powered by natural
A popular trend right now, firepits are glass or electricity.
an effective and often affordable way to
provide a little light and warmth to your Mario Rodriguez works at Green Acres
outdoor space. It’s a great gathering Landscape, a full-service, residential,
area for friends and family and can give and commercial landscaping business
you that camping experience (smores and nursery in Salem, Oregon.
anyone?!) without ever having to leave www.GreenAcresLandscapeInc.com
Salem's oldest restaurant, the Court
Street Dairy Lunch, is a legendary
downtown landmark. Since 1929, the
Court Street Dairy Lunch has been
serving homestyle favorites from the
18 old fashioned counter seats and the
11 comfy booths. Locals, dignitaries,
blue collar workers, students, and
tourists have made this little
restaurant on Court Street a venerable
staple in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Often referred to as "Salem's living
room", located in the heart of the city,
the Dairy Lunch always seems to be in
the middle of local conversation.
The real star here is the food. Homemade from scratch, the Dairy Lunch has
used the same ingredients for nearly 100 years. Famous for biscuits and real
Dallas Mill Industrial Park country gravy as well as the big Ranch Burger, the Court Street Dairy Lunch
$4,000,000 | Dallas, OR features milkshakes, which are still the champion that kids from 3 to 93
enjoy more and more every year!
This site is 66.13 acres of Heavy Industrial
zoned property. The site can be sold
The Court Street Foundation now runs this historic eatery. Dedicated to the
to single or multiple users, leased or
redeveloped for a number of uses. Seller preservation of the Court Street Dairy Lunch, your favorite recipes, and to
will also look at build to suit. This site has the development of a Student Culinary Program, veterans in the restaurant
almost endless possibilities. Proposed uses business share knowledge and experience with high school culinary
could be small warehouses and yards, Ag students in all aspects of operating an actual restaurant.
George storage, Equipment dealer, manufacturing,
Grabenhorst laydown yard, or transload facility. Please visit our website: https://dairylunch.com
Senior Advisor
Highlights:
george.grabenhorst@svn.com
direct: 503.588.7395 • City's larger Industrial site • Build to Suit
with 66.13 Acres. • 3,600 to 54,000 SF existing
mobile: 503.559.9397 buildings available.
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independently owned
To see other opportunities
and operated. available go to SVNCA.comApril 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 17
OnPoint Community Credit Union
NEW SALEM LOCATION Supports Oregon Humane Society
As the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) new approach is more time and labor-
works to save lives and continue to help intensive, it's also been very successful,
animals and pet owners in need, with more than 7,000 pets finding
OnPoint Community Credit Union loving homes in 2020. Click here to
announced today the launch of its Refer learn more about OHS's experience
a Friend campaign benefitting the local through the pandemic.
non-profit animal welfare organization. "With many people working from home
OnPoint's new Refer a Friend campaign and practicing physical distancing,
began on Monday, March 1, 2021, and interest in adoptions has been very
concludes on April 30, 2021. The high," said Sarah Yusavitz, Corporate
campaign is OnPoint's sixth Refer a Relations Officer, Oregon Humane
Friend effort, which donates $50 to Society. "Pets have provided a sense of
local non-profits for every friend, family comfort and calm as we've dealt with
or business associate who joins OnPoint the stress of the pandemic."
within a specified period. Referring and OHS has also responded to the needs of
new members also both receive $50 the community in a variety of ways
from OnPoint. during the past year. During the
"Oregon Humane Society's mission of
wildfires in September, OHS deployed
creating a more humane society is
responders to deliver supplies and set
especially meaningful now," said Rob
up kennels at evacuation sites. OHS also
Stuart, President and Chief Executive
provided emergency boarding to
Officer, OnPoint Community Credit
evacuees and took in stray cats from the
Union. "Through all the challenges of
the pandemic and devastating wildfires, fire zone in Clackamas County. In
OHS has served animals and pet owners response to the economic hardship
in extraordinary ways. OnPoint is proud brought on by COVID-19, OHS has
to continue working alongside OHS to hosted free pet-food banks and
create a society where all animals are delivered supplies to animal shelters
treated with compassion, kindness and and food pantries around the state.
respect." OHS's Second Chance program
As the largest animal welfare organization continued to be a lifeline for shelters
in the Northwest, more animals are around the country that face
adopted from OHS than from any other overcrowding. In addition, pets have
single-facility shelter on the West Coast. been transferred to OHS from local
OHS puts no time limits on how long animal services agencies and shelters as
animals can remain at the shelter. A pet far away as Texas and Hawaii.
stays available for adoption as long as "The support of OnPoint and its
needed to find a loving home. If a pet in members will help us save more lives by
the care of OHS needs medical making us more agile and able to say
attention, the OHS veterinary hospital 'yes' to more shelter animals across the
SAFELY OPEN! provides the pet with the same level of
care an owner would. OHS also has
training and behavior experts who work
with animals who have suffered
nation when natural disasters and other
crises occur," said Yusavitz. "We can't
thank the OnPoint community enough,
and we look forward to seeing the
emotional trauma and need specialized results of Refer a Friend this Spring."
care. For OnPoint members who are
interested in supporting OHS through
the Refer a Friend campaign, click here.
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keeping everyone safe. Although thePage 18 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021
John L. Scott Salem welcomes Richard Riggs
our new agents: Enters Salem Keizer
School Board Race
Richard Riggs, a chairperson and lobbied Congress
20 year Navy and the state legislature on
veteran who education issues. Riggs was
served in Iraq, has instrumental in the passage of
entered the Salem Chemeketa’s 2008 bond levy after
Keizer School its initial failure in 2006 and he
board race for supported the college’s efforts to
position 1. The reduce textbook costs for
position, currently held by Katy students. Riggs states, “I will work
Goss, covers West Salem, part of tirelessly for the best interests of
Sabrina Dikeman Sydney Massingale Thomas O’Neil South Salem, and surrounding our students and ensure our
rural areas. Riggs is the fourth limited resources and tax dollars
person to file for the position in are not wasted. When elected I
what is shaping up to be a highly will represent all people within the
contested race. Ms. Goss has not district and not focus on the
yet filed for reelection after a narrow special interests of the left
tumultuous term in which the or right.” Riggs’ website states his
board has been criticized by many priorities for the district include
community members for making sure SK students are
silencing debate and its treatment ready to work and ready to learn
of peoples of color. upon graduating from high
school, supporting STEM, career
Riggs currently serves as the and technical education, music,
Western Region Director for the athletics and arts programs and
Oregon State University creating an accessible and
Extension service. He rose to equitable learning environment so
prominence in 2007 when he was that all students may thrive.
elected to the Chemeketa Board
of Directors and was reelected in The filing deadline for candidates
2011. As a board member he wishing to run for office in the
served as vice-chairperson and May 18th election is March 18th.April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 19
VanNatta Wins
Five Awards
VanNatta Public Relations in The Reed and establish its
(VPR), a PR, marketing, and new brand in the community.
consulting firm in Salem, was VPR was also recognized for
honored by the Public Relations campaigns with the Salem Fire
Society of America Oregon Foundation and the Salem
Chapter (PRSA) during its Police Foundation. They helped
Spotlight Award ceremony. The promote the Salem Fire
company was recognized for Foundation’s use of Community
five noteworthy PR campaigns Connect, a web-based program
in 2019-2020. VPR has won that allows citizens to share life-
eleven PRSA awards in three saving information with first
years. responders before responding to
The Oregon PRSA held its a 911 call. VPR also implemented
annual event (virtually) on Dec. a community relations campaign
3, 2020. The PRSA Spotlight to fundraise for the Salem Police
Awards draws hundreds of Foundation and purchase a TI
communication professionals
Training Simulator, which helps
every year to see the best
prepare police officers for
campaigns in the state and
dangerous situations.
honor mentors, young
The final award was for an event
professionals, and lifetime
campaign for TinyFest NW, an
achievement in the industry.
annual festival in the pacific
VPR won two awards (a
northwest that features tiny
community relations campaign
homes. VPR helped promote the
and a branding campaign) for
their work with The Reed event and highlight alternative
(formerly Reed Opera House) in ways to live small.
Salem. The firm managed a VanNatta PR is at 3340
successful campaign to Commercial Street SE, Salem,
showcase the renovation efforts OR 97302. PRSalem.comPage 20 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021
What can be more inspiring, and yet more daunting, than a
blank canvas? SO much potential, and yet SO much
intimidation - all at once!
Serendipity by Dena
I'm Dena Lynn, owner and artist of Paint-Fun,
and also of Wonderland Art. For the past 5
years, I've made it my business to turn every-day
humans into artists. I truly believe that every
person has an inner-artist, lurking within, and
I love to find it, and bring it out to play. I've led
thousands of people, of all ages, of all levels of
experience, into the joy of self-expression --
simply by walking them through an entire
painting, start to finish.
Since the restrictions on gathering have
occurred, I've taken my Paint-Parties, both
public and private, to the magic of Zoom. This
makes it possible for humans all over the planet
to create together - a wonderful way to celebrate
holidays, or any other occasion, with far-away
loved-ones. I offer a selection of public Paint-
Parties each month, and I'm available to create
private Paint-Parties, using the painting of your
choice.
In addition to that, I've been hand-painting 3D
items (furniture, mirrors, lamps, decor items) in
a whimsical, joyous style, for decades. I look for
unusual, distinctive, yet discarded items, and I
bring them to new life - functional furnARTure.
I'm featured in Lunaria Gallery in Silverton,
where I'm one of the co-owners, and in Elsinore
Gallery in Salem, as well as through my Etsy
shop -- and yes, I can be commissioned to paint
items that you already own. "If it holds still ~ I
can paint it!"
Being self-taught myself, I know it's not only possible, but provable -- to date no one has "failed" - no one has died. I love to hear two things
from first-time painters: "Ok, that was more fun than I thought!" and "Wow, I'm better than I knew I could be!" I do not expect, nor do I even
want, for others to precisely copy me (though I demonstrate, stroke by stroke, one step at a time) -- what I want, is to create a safe environment,
in which each person can find, and unleash their own creativity. Like with any muscle, the "creativity muscle" gets stronger over time, and
with each artistic adventure, each person becomes more competent, and more confident.
I turn ordinary objects into art, and ordinary humans into artists!
You can find my Paint-Party Event Calendar at http://paintfun.party/April 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 21
Page 22 SBJ.News: Salem Business Journal - The Local - Salem Magazine April 2021 We are so Excited the Safe Air Network has launched into the Pacific North West! In 2020 coronavirus caught all of us all off-guard. The only advice we all got was to wear a mask and social distance. With no education available in terms of what to do if our space has been contaminated, Safe Air Network quickly became the experts in decontamination. We have the only technology that purifies not only air, but all surfaces including doorknobs, walls, handrails, and even cracks and crevices. It is imperative we work together to OPEN OREGON businesses and schools and SAFE AIR NETWORK is the common-sense solution to bring con- sumer confidence back to both public and private spaces. Our patented technology was tested in independently verified, third party, FDA approved laboratories on live Sars-Cov-2 virus, not proxies, among dozens of other types of virus and bacteria including H1N1 swine flu, Ebola, strep, staph, mold, fungus, germs, allergens, and even the common cold. We are proud to announce our technology proved a consistent elimination rate of over 99.9% within 3 minutes (unlike all other air purifiers that can take a minimum of 6 hours and as long as 48 hours, and do not decontaminate surfaces). We can provide you the necessary information about every type of air purification technology available, especially if you already have equipment operating in your facility that may be unsafe or even dangerous to use in occupied spaces, ineffi- cient and/or costly. Unlike other technologies, our patented process is 100% natural and safe, and can be used in spaces occupied by everyone, even infants and children, as well as pets, in addition to being the most effective and cost efficient. Depending on the size and lay-out of your commercial or residential building, we have equipment from easy plug and purify (plugs into any standard 110v outlet), to systems that our professionals can install in your HVAC system. We streamline the process to assure you have Safe Air and Surfaces very quickly.
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