Dale Chihuly Exhibition at Hallie Ford Artist’S Cylinders, Macchia, and Venetians from the George R

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June 2021 VOL. 3, NO. 6 Dale Chihuly Exhibition AT Hallie Ford Artist’s Cylinders, Macchia, and Venetians from the George R. Stroemple Collection RECREATIONAL BOATING THIS SEASON JOY OF LIVING ASSISTANCE DOGS PAGE 10 PAGE 16 PAGE 13 Page 2 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021

Cover Photo Credits CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT Fresh, Local and Handmade Products Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941) at Salem Community Markets “Lavender Piccolo Venetian with Cerulean Lilies,” 1993, blown glass, 8 x 5 x 5 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.152.

“Light Violet Macchia Set with Black Lip Wrap,” 1983, blown glass, 13 x 13 x 8 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, DC.142. Photo: Jeff Freeman.

“Ruby Red Putti Venetian with Gilt Ram and Twin-Headed Dragon,” 1994, blown glass, 20 x 12 x 12 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.402. Photo: Claire Garoutte.

“Fountain Green Putti Venetian with Gilt Leaves and Centaur,” 1994, blown glass, 18 x 17 x 17 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.397. Photo: Claire Garoutte.

“Fire Coral Macchia with Corsair Lip Wrap,” 1982, blown glass, 10 x 18 x 10 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.115. Photo: Terry Rishel.

“Silver over Starlight Blue Piccolo Venetian with Clear Prunts,” 1994, blown glass, 10 x 6 x 6 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.210. Photo: Claire Garoutte. Photos Courtesy of The George R. Stroemple Collection.

POPULATION 400,408 SBJ.NEWS PUBLISHER ART DIRECTOR Bruce Taylor P.K. Ireland CIRCULATION Patrik Dearden EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Justin Lee Kimble ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tim Knight ADVERTISING The Salem Community Markets hosts 3 seasonal markets... the vendor is not setup to accept credit cards, we can still help you by Fawn Clark, Carly Taylor, Salem Saturday Market, the Monday Hospital Market and the running the transaction at the Information Booth (on their behalf). Jan Harris & Rob Conahey Thursday West Salem Farmers Market as well as the Salem Holiday Market Match is a program that stretches the benefits of EBT/SNAP Market at the Salem Fairgrounds the 2nd weekend in December. recipients. For every $10 spent with EBT/SNAP, guests will receive $5 Columnists & Editorial Contributors The Saturday Market is traditionally open the first Saturday in April in Market Match Bucks. There is a maximum benefit of $10 Market Mary Louise VanNatta Jolene Kelley through October 30th , however this season decided to open early in Match per day. Market Match bucks can be used on items like fruit, Alex Rhoten Robert C. Cannon an effort to bring local handmade, handcrafted or homegrown fresh vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, veggie starts, natural nuts, nut butter, Kevin Cameron Lloyd Spangenberg Anthony Smith Harvey Gail products to the public as well as help out vendors who have been meat, poultry, dairy, eggs and honey. Ray Sagner Rebecca Maitland affected by the pandemic. The Monday Hospital Market opened The Power of Produce Program (POP) Kid’s Club will be back to the Alex Casebeer Andrea Foust Gerry Frank on May 3rd and continues through September 27th. The Thursday Saturday Market in June, July and August. It will likely be a modified Patti Milne Keenan Emery West Salem Farmers Market opened May 6th and continues through “pickup and go” format similar to last season. There are a lot of Lisa Joyce Dick Hughes September 16th. Specific details like times and locations can be found activities in the works for the Thursday West Salem Farmers Market Jennifer Martin Dave Sweeney Emily Kerper Pamela Prosise on the market website at www.salemcommunitymarkets.com. to include bike repairs with The Hub, coffee with the Mayor and other Michael Patrick O’Connor Cindy Wyant The markets all offer a variety of the following items... fresh local constituents, cooking demonstrations and Gilbert House kits for kids. produce, baked goods, meat/poultry, dairy, cut flowers, garden/plant As events and programs are scheduled, they will be posted on the starts, artisan crafts, honey, coffee, bottled beverages and prepackaged market’s website calendar of events. Salem Business Journal™ is published monthly by the Salem Business Journal, P. O. Box 93, Salem, OR 97308, foods, bath and body items, furniture, artisan hot food and so much The Salem Community Markets is a member benefit non-profit 503-365-9544. The opinions expressed in columns are more! In addition to these vendors, non-profit organizations and organization. The special programs and activities at the markets are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of market sponsors join us throughout the season providing information made possible with the contributions of our partners and sponsors. the Salem Business Journal or its staff. ©2021 Salem Business Journal on their services/businesses. We are so very appreciative of their support!! In return, help us thank The market accepts EBT/SNAP as well as Farm Direct Nutrition and support these businesses by patronizing their businesses. Program (WIC) benefits for qualifying products. In addition, the Hope to have you join us... so grab the family and take a walk or majority of the vendors accept both cash and credit cards. If the bike ride to the markets and help us support these small businesses! June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 3

Do you Recognize Virtue Signaling? 3 Publications I’m so generous! I’m Price is a signal. Consumers understand company that supports human rights may All in 1 Place so socially conscious! I that an expensive product on Amazon is sell products manufactured in horrendous recycle! I have a diverse generally higher quality than the cheaper conditions outside of the USA. Beware, team! I changed my option. Brand name is another example. consumers are savvy, have easy access to Facebook profile picture Luxury brand names signal superior quality information, and love to point out hypocrisy. for “awareness”! Check to generic brands. In an economically perfect Simply put, you can’t fool people forever. out any business or world, signals would accurately reflect a MARY LOUISE organization’s social product's qualities. Sadly, this isn't the case. So how do you avoid virtual signaling? VANNATTA media or website, and you If signs of high quality are easy to copy, TELLING may see them expounding • Pick causes that matter to you and YOUR STORY their "virtues." These be engaged. Donate time, talent, and can include claims treasure to the cause. There’s nothing of environmental In An Economically wrong with showing your involvement to friendliness, anti-racism, or COVID-19 safety your customers. protocols. Some groups can genuinely make Perfect World, • Learn and teach. Learn about the these claims, while other groups are all talk. Signals Would challenges and opportunities to create Without a clear connection between what a diverse workforce or a sustainable they say and what they do, "virtue signaling" Accurately Reflect a product, and then do it. is poor form at best and a reputation ruiner Product's Qualities. • Watch your advertising, messages, and at worst. Signaling without doing the work marketing collateral. Make sure they are weakens your involvement in the change representative of your actual company. If process. This lazy way of engaging, often you’re working toward a change—own it. called “slacktivism,” can obfuscate the cause sellers of low-quality products will use them. it is intended to highlight. If it's easy for people to virtue signal, they Living up to your values isn't easy, but What is virtue signaling? Most people know will likely do so. customers will notice if you put in the hard that a virtue is a demonstration of high moral Unfortunately, whether unintentional or work. standards (e.g., honesty). A signal, however, malicious, some may highlight virtues that is a more complicated concept. Economists don't align with actual business practices or Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE is the describe a signal as anything that conveys company culture. A TV host who promotes CEO of VanNatta Public Relations, a PR, "When it's happening in information about a product's qualities to a kindness, diversity, and inclusivity may event planning, and consulting firm in Salem, Salem, It's on SBJ.news!" consumer. not demonstrate that to staff off-camera. A Oregon. PRSalem.com Page 4 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 Sustainable Gardening Practices

Bonique Hollinrake works at Green Acres Landscape, a full-service, residential, and commercial landscaping business and nursery in Salem, Oregon. www.GreenAcresLandscapeInc.com Sustainable gardening is “the concept of They generally won’t bother you if you don’t using gardening practices that cause no step on them or swat them. They provide harm to the earth and its inhabitants while useful pollination services to your plants. attempting to actually enhance it.” While it Some ways to preserve these precious would make sense for most people to want helpers are to eliminate harmful pesticides a sustainable garden, it might be more and fertilizers and add lots of flowers to difficult than you think. As you ramp up your garden. If you do end up as a home your gardening efforts, put a few of these for a honey bee swarm, make sure to call a practices in place to make your garden qualified beekeeper who will gladly relocate natural and healthy. the bees to a suitable hive.

Soil: Full of delicious microorganisms, The right plants for the right season this is what forms the top layer of the and region. You’ll enjoy your sustainable earth. This is where your plants get their gardening experience more if you choose nutrients. You should be feeding your soil, the right plants and flowers for your soil not just your plants. When analyzing your and season. Check out the OSU extension soil, think about adding compost or other services gardening schedule on their organic matter in place of chemicals. Make website. www.Extension.OregonState.edu your own compost all year long by using (maybe even become a master gardener!). food scraps and compost bins. Feed yourself. There is joy in eating Water: While it seems to be raining what you’ve grown. There is no trip to the all the time, we’re currently in a drought store, no packaging, nor wondering where in the mid-Willamette Valley. Collecting your food came from. You are living a more rainwater and storing it is easy, and if you sustainable life when you reap the rewards have the right soil (with mulch), it will also of your sustainable garden. retain water for plants. Consider a water feature or a storage system to help naturally Green Acres Landscape, a full-service hydrate your garden. residential and commercial landscaping business and nursery in Salem, Oregon. Beneficial Insects: Not all insects are greenacreslandscapeInc.com. created equal. Some predatory insects can be a help to your garden. Those include spiders, Ground Beetles, Praying Mantids, the aphid eating Green Lacewing, Ladybugs, and Hoverflies. These are just a few that eat pests that damage your plants.

Be Bee Friendly: First, know your bees. Honeybees (golden-color, striped) are helpful garden friends (not the same for yellow jackets, hornets, some wasps). June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 5 The Only Things Businesses Need to Know About Bitcoin

Chances are, by now Like the actual U.S. dollar, the value of you've heard of something Bitcoin is backed up by people's faith and called Bitcoin. You've confidence in the currency. The U.S. dollar heard that people trade it used to be backed up by gold but hasn't been on the internet, its value since the mid 20th century. Despite this, changes all the time, people accept that the dollar has value. The and Elon Musk really fact that Bitcoin isn't backed up by anything HARVEY GAIL- likes it. Most people of “tangible” doesn't make it a scam. However, SPIRE my generation (Baby unlike the U.S. dollar, there's much greater MANAGEMENT Boomer/GenX) have the risk that Bitcoin will become a less viable same basic questions: way to pay for goods and services. This lack What is it? Is it a scam? of certainty causes the price of Bitcoin to Should I invest in this? Should my business change rapidly. Any news that relates to the accept it? To unpack the mystery of Bitcoin legitimacy of Bitcoin might cause it to rise a bit, I'm going to try to answer these or fall. For example, if the U.S. government questions. makes an announcement related to What Bitcoin actually is, from a technical increased Bitcoin regulations, the price of standpoint, is very difficult to explain. I could Bitcoin will fall significantly. If you plan to go into great detail about “blockchain,” which invest in Bitcoin make sure you're aware of is the technology that makes cryptocurrencies the potential risks. possible. However, this information is widely In the U.S., at the present time, most small available on the internet if you're inclined to and medium sized businesses don't need to do the research. accept Bitcoin. The U.S. dollar is essentially From a practical standpoint, Bitcoin, or the only game in town when it comes to other cryptocurrencies, acts like a foreign currency. For legitimate transactions, few, currency. You exchange dollars for Bitcoin if any, people will only be willing to pay in customers that you may not have gotten feeling adventurous, there's no need to rush and Bitcoin for dollars at whatever the Bitcoin. otherwise. If you are with a nonprofit, it into the wild world of Bitcoin now as part current market rate is. Bitcoin is stored in a There may be some instances, however, may also be possible to accept charitable of your normal course of doing business. “digital wallet” on your computer or phone where accepting bitcoins is advantageous. If donations in cryptocurrencies. With a little It could be part of your personal long term with a highly encrypted password. There are your organization is involved in technology, research and some technical work, this could investment strategy, but be prepared for several other internet cryptocurrencies like accepting Bitcoin may signal that you're provide a way to expand fundraising that a wild ride. And keep an eye on the latest "dogecoin" that operate similarly to bitcoin on top of the new trends. The novelty of would appeal to a different demographic. financial trends. You never know what might but have different market rates. accepting Bitcoin could attract you a few But, in general, unless your organization is happen with cryptocurrencies G. Harvey Gail is President of Spire Management, an association management, event planning, and consulting firm located in Salem, Oregon. www.SpireManagement.com, @HarvGail

POPULATION 400,408 Page 6 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 Zero Excuses for Raising Taxes on Small Businesses

Lawmakers are federal CARES Act. Thousands of Oregon characterizing the businesses suffered significant financial latest state revenue losses in 2020. Two of the three CARES forecast as “stunning” Act provisions under consideration allow and “unbelievable.” business owners to immediately monetize State economists are their business losses, rather than having to now predicting a $1.4 carry those losses forward to future tax years. billion kicker refund for A third provision allows businesses that were ANTHONY K. Oregon taxpayers and previously limited by the Tax Cuts and Jobs SMITH more than $1 billion in Act to deduct an increased amount of the OREGON additional revenue for interest they pay on their debts, freeing up STATE the Legislature to spend precious dollars for other business expenses, DIRECTOR in each of the next several like keeping Oregonians employed. NFIB biennia, including the Disconnecting Oregon from these three current biennium that ends June 30. provisions of the CARES Act will cost Oregon This revenue boon comes on top of the businesses over $100 million in the short $2.6 billion that has been allocated to the term but could also end up jeopardizing state from the federal American Rescue Plan future state budgets when the revenue Act (ARPA). Long story short, Oregon has outlook might be less optimistic. more financial resources available than ever The most egregious (and expensive) tax before – and that would be true even without increase proposal of this session is one that the infusion of one-time federal funds from would treat forgiven Paycheck Protection ARPA. Program loans as Oregon taxable income.

Oregon Has More Financial Resources Available Than Ever Before

Simply put, there is absolutely no The CARES Act authorized the creation of justification for tax increases this year. In the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), fact, according to one report coauthored by a federal lifeline for both employers and Ernst & Young and the State Tax Research employees that provided temporary and Institute, business taxes in Oregon will have limited funding to businesses in the form of already increased by 41% by 2022, when loans that would be fully forgiven if used for taxes passed by the Legislature over the last authorized purposes like payroll, rent, and several years are fully phased in. utilities. Nevertheless, numerous proposals have PPP funds were intended to keep as many emerged this year to raise taxes on businesses. employees on payroll as possible when Back in December, Gov. Kate Brown released states were experiencing massive spikes in her Governor’s Recommended Budget unemployment benefit claims due to the (GRB) for the 2021-2023 biennium, a 500- pandemic. page document that lays out the governor’s Congress was clear that these funds spending priorities for pretty much anything should not be considered income. Requiring you can think of that’s funded by taxpayer forgiven PPP loan amounts to be added back dollars. The GRB proposes to eliminate the as Oregon taxable income would be an unfair, small business tax rates that were created in retroactive tax increase on businesses at time 2013, took effect in 2015, and were expanded when Oregon is already projected to bring in in 2018. more revenue than ever before. This change These tax rates help keep a level playing is estimated to cost Oregon businesses $450- field between C corporations, which tend $600 million. to be larger businesses, and pass-through All these proposed tax increases should businesses, which tend to be smaller (there be off the table now that Oregon’s revenue are exceptions, of course, but this is how outlook is so incredibly strong. However, businesses are structured as a general we’ve been down this road before – and even rule). Pass-through entities include S in prior years when a kicker was in play, the corporations, partnerships, LLC’s and sole Legislature couldn’t resist taking advantage proprietorships. Eliminating these tax rates of its supermajority to raise taxes. would cost Oregon businesses more than Let’s hope the financial circumstances we $100 million per year. find ourselves in today are so overwhelmingly Another major tax increase proposed in self-evident that even the most fervent the GRB relates to Oregon’s connection to tax-and-spend politicians will show some the federal tax code, specifically provisions restraint. Anything less would just be created by the overwhelmingly bipartisan punitive to Oregon’s small businesses. Anthony K. Smith is NFIB’s Oregon State Director. June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 7 Page 8 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 9 Inflation Talk There is always of 2021 but will likely decelerate toward the and is unlikely to meet the Fed’s newly cycles. Fed officials have repeatedly said they something to worry about. end of the year as low inflation data from adopted definition of “broad-based and are not worried about inflation and view low News/entertainment 2020 rolls off. Similarly, the economy may inclusive” maximum employment anytime inflation as the more immediate threat. outlets seem to give experience temporary bumps in inflation as soon. Recently, the Fed strengthened its As a result, the unprecedented fiscal credence to the fact it reopens. employment mandate as part of its policy and monetary expansion being deployed that inflation is coming Many households shored up their savings framework review, putting it ahead of its is leading to rapid growth of the money quickly and it's going over the past year, and we could see a release inflation goal and emphasizing that policy supply and credit. In the past, rapid growth RAY SAGNER to hurt. While prices of of pent-up demand and consumers re- decisions will aim to address only “shortfalls” of the money supply has coincided with goods and a recovering engaging in select services. However, that in the employment goal. meaningfully higher inflation rates, such as FINANCIAL So far, the evidence suggests a long in the period spanning the 1970s. COLUMNIST economy may be worth impulse is unlikely to last unless there is a paying attention to, it sustained and robust economic recovery. road ahead. January’s unemployment What are the investment implications and does not mean that we will have prices going Household savings rate was around 5% in rate remained elevated at 6.3% while the what does this mean for interest rates and through the roof and putting the brakes on 2000 and usually picks up a bit after a crisis employment-to-population ratio was 57.5%, inflation protection? There is room for bond the recovery anytime soon. This month I like the meltdown in 2007-8. In 2020 the near the lowest levels since the early 1980s. yields to rise modestly from their current wanted to explore what professional fixed savings spiked at over 30% and now seems These measures mask the wide disparity historically low levels. income managers think. to be around 10%. That increase in savings in labor metrics across demographics and However, the 10-year Treasury may remain In January, the Federal Reserve affirmed could fuel a burst in spending. income groups, hiding the level of slack in below the pre-pandemic level of around 2% its commitment to low interest rates for a Accommodative policy and a weak labor the labor market. Inflation likely to stay this year, anchored by low Fed policy rates. prolonged period under its new monetary market are likely to keep bond yields low. muted with a slow labor market recovery. And yes, this means you won't be earning policy framework. The economic growth outlook continues New measures to gauge employment. At much on your savings account or CDs. If anything, with its renewed focus on to improve with the rollout of COVID-19 the January meeting, Powell said the Fed The bottom line is that the Fed will not “broad-based and inclusive” maximum vaccines and another round of fiscal will look beyond traditional measures of raise rates for some time, bond yields will employment and a goal of achieving inflation stimulus. Still, Fed policy is likely to remain labor markets such as the U3 unemployment remain low, inflation will eventually catch up that averages 2% over time, the Fed has accommodative for a long time, keeping bond rate, which simply reflects unemployed with us in the long term and this is a good made the conditions for policy removal more yields well-anchored in the lower range. Not persons who are actively looking for work time to review your investment holdings and stringent. Speaking after the meeting, Chair a good sign for conservative investors. There and will now include indicators such as consider adding Treasury Inflation Protected Jerome Powell stressed the importance of are a few reasons for this: the employment-to-population ratio, Securities, (TIPS). That said with supply “substantial further progress” toward the As part of its year-long framework participation rates and labor characteristics chain disruptions, demand for commodities employment and inflation goals before the review, the Fed adopted a monetary policy across different demographic groups. up along with savings and it could happen Fed would consider adjusting its policy prescription that it said will be more Inflation risk is skewed to the upside in sooner that we expect. My Crystal ball is stance. “reactive” and less “proactive” regarding the long run. Structural factors can push revealing nothing. Here’s a bit of what Tim Ng of Capital economic outcomes. Chairman Powell prices in both directions, leading to a Group is currently thinking on inflation stresses the importance of seeing desired more uncertain outlook for inflation. On The purpose of this article is to inform our readers about expectations and where Treasury yields economic outcomes materialize before the one hand, deglobalization, populist financial planning/life issues. It is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for specific legal, accounting, could head in the near and medium term. making policy changes. One lesson from trade policies, large fiscal deficits and easy or financial advice. As advice in these disciplines may Temporary bumps in inflation may occur. the previous rate cycle was that the Fed’s monetary policies should push inflation only be given in response to inquiries regarding specific Consumer prices have recovered from recent dependence on such models led it to hike higher in the coming years. On the other situationsfrom a trained professional. lows as economic restrictions have been rates far too soon in fear of inflation that hand, large, and persistent output gaps and Ray Sagner is a Certified Financial Planner™ lifted. Still, they remain below pre-COVID never materialized. It raised rates by 200 technology-led productivity gains should act professional with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a fee only basis points, 2% over two years starting in as a drag on inflation. levels. Looking ahead, Tim expects that core Registered Investment Advisory Firm, in Salem. PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures, December 2016, then had to readjust policy Policy makers seem complacent about the Ray can be contacted at 503-581-6020, or by email the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) will by cutting rates three times in 2019. prospect of higher inflation simply because at [email protected] You may view the accelerate temporarily above 2% in the spring The labor market has been slow to heal prices have been relatively benign in recent Company’s web site at TheLegacyGroup.com Page 10 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 Recreational Boating This Season - Plan, Pay Attention, Share

There are dozens of boat types on the market and many water recreation opportunities in Oregon, from rivers and streams to the Pacific Ocean. Regardless of the type of boat you’re in and the type of activity you’re engaged in, be sure to plan, pay attention, and share the water so everyone can have a fun time. The Oregon State Marine Board invites boaters to explore their interactive Boating Oregon Map, where you can find a boat ramp near you, plan for a weekend escape to places less frequented, or find a waterway in the center of all the action. “When you hit the water, remember -it’s water. There will be waves, there will be wind chop, there will be other boaters, and lots of opportunities to build your skills,” says Ashley Massey, Public Information Officer for the Marine Board. “It’s important to pick a location based on your skills and consider exploring a new waterbody or have a backup location if the primary option is too crowded. There are dozens of waterways perfectly suited for paddling and just as many nonmotorized and “electric motor only” lakes for folks looking for a serene, relaxing, and peaceful excursion,” Massey says. Massey also advises to check the weather forecast, water levels or tides, see if there are any reported obstructions, and to have the right gear for the activities you’re doing.” Boaters can also find out what equipment is required based on their boat length. “Expect waterways in more populated areas to be congested with many users, so pay attention to your surroundings, continually scanning port to starboard and keeping a close eye on what’s ahead,” Massey adds. “Brush up on the navigation rules of the road, start out slow looking for debris in the water, and whatever you do –don’t text and drive. Taking video and pictures, along with social media texting can be fun, but the operator needs to maintain focus and awareness to what’s going on around them. The captain is responsible for the safety of everyone on board, and the entire crew needs to pitch in and be an alert, working together.”

Play it Safe. The Marine Board also recommends boaters:

Wear a life jacket. Learn more about life jacket types, styles, and legal requirements. Life jacket use is required for children under 13 when in a boat underway, and for anyone rafting on sections of rivers with Class III whitewater. The water temperature for most waterways is below 60 degrees this time of year and wearing a life jacket is the most important piece of equipment for surviving the first few seconds of cold-water immersion.

Not consuming marijuana, drugs, or alcohol. Instead, take along a variety of non- alcoholic beverages and plenty of water. Impairment can lead to a BUII arrest. Drugs and alcohol impair a boater’s judgment and coordination which every boat operator needs. Swift currents, changing weather and debris require boat operators to be focused and skilled to avoid an accident.

If you are feeling tired, take a break on land and return to the water when you are K Insurance Group, located at 1327 Monmouth Street in Independence re-energized and alert. Wind, glare, dehydration, and wave motion are environmental is a focused health and life insurance agency. It is co-owned by Karen stressors and contribute to fatigue which can slow reaction time. Frascone, Salem Chamber’s “lady with the purple business card” with Never boat alone –especially when paddling. Always let others know where you are going and when you’ll return. Print out a downloadable float plan to leave with friends 21 years of experience as your very passionate, very purple health and family. insurance agent. Be courteous to other boaters and share the waterway. Low water levels in many areas We are an Elite Circle member of the federal health insurance of the state will lead to boaters migrating where there’s more water to play. Expect marketplace and have a partner grant through the Oregon Health congestion at the boat ramp and bring your patience. Once on the water, paddlers are Insurance Marketplace to help any individuals needing their own urged to operate near the shore, to help ease conflict with motorized boats and sailboats coverage. We love to help small employers as well as anyone heading who need deeper water to operate. Paddlers are encouraged to use the shoreline adjacent into Medicare. to the ramp to help ease congestion. Regardless of your boat type, prep your gear in the parking lot or staging area prior to launching your boat. This makes launching faster and everyone around you, happier.

FOR OUR NO COST PROFESSIONAL HELP, In Oregon, all boaters must take a boating safety course and carry a boater education card PLEASE CALL ME DIRECTLY AT 503-838-1158 when operating a powerboat greater than 10 horsepower. The Marine Board also offers a free, online Paddling Courses for boaters new to the activity. OR OUR WEBSITE: KINSUREGROUP.COM For more information about safe boating in Oregon, visit boat.oregon.gov June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 11 WOU Student Travel Poster Art and MID Willamette Weddings Artistry Fill Chamber Office with Color and Purpose

Western Oregon University graphic art University’s vision to c onnect students with students got a “real world” professional communities through engagement in service, experience when art professor Dr. Jen experiential learning, creative problem- Bracy challenged them to design tourism solving opportunities and co-curricular posters as their spring quarter “Advanced collaborations. Topics in Graphic Design”. The creativity, Planning a wedding? From now until the art techniques, and research culminated end of June, you can drop by the Chamber in an installation of their work on Friday, office and get inspired by the unique table May 21 at the Monmouth-Independence settings and decor you too can have on Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. your special day! This display was created The result of the many creative hours that by local business owners who belong to students spent on this “public art” project the MID Willamette Weddings association was thirteen posters printed on stretched of businesses. Local event planners canvas. The installation was completed by and "outfitters" like Rusty Door and TL students Jessica Bailey, Kaity Paul, Carla Celebrations can help you set the table and Oberst, Josephine Lin, Jaenaya Stevenson, create just the right mood for you and your and Marita Nash. This mini art gallery is guests for any event. on display at the Monmouth-Independence Flowers by Petals & Vines , limo tours by Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Crush Wine Bar , elegant stays at MaMere's at 355 Pacific Ave. N., Suite B in Monmouth. Guest House are just a few of the Monmouth- Office hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday Independence businesses who are waiting through Friday, and Saturdays 10 am to to make your event oh-so-special! Visit 4 pm. Four or five of the canvases will be midwillametteweddings.com/info on MID offered for sale as souvenir posters at a later Willamette Weddings-- and be sure to visit date! the Monmouth-Independence Chamber Through this tourism poster project, Dr. of Commerce to take a closer look at the Bracy’s students fulfilled Western Oregon beautiful table display. Page 12 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 Golf Tournament Benefits Firefighters and Their Families

Benevolent Fund. Signups for teams of four start now, and sponsorships are encouraged. Details are available at the nonprofit’s website at www.SalemFireFoundation.org.

About the Benevolent Fund: The Salem Fire Foundation is a local nonprofit that supports the Salem Fire Department by fundraising for various items and engaging the community. One way the Salem Fire Foundation is fulfilling its mission is by building its “Benevolent Fund” that helps firefighters whose families or homes are affected by hardships. The fund is a safety net for our heroes and their loved ones. Recently, the Salem Fire Foundation provided a $10,000 donation to the family of a firefighter who was dying from cancer. The funds were As one of the only sports that was sent to the firefighter and his family directly, compatible with COVID-19 restrictions, three days before his passing. This contribution the golf season never stopped. The Salem helped the family with funeral arrangements Fire Foundation will hold its annual golf and expenses before funding life insurance, tournament to support Salem firefighters on and city payout of benefits was disbursed. Thursday morning, Sept. 9 at Creekside Golf These funds were a great relief to the family Course. during a difficult time. To learn more about the Eighteen teams will play a scramble Benevolent Fund or the Salem Fire Foundation, tournament with all proceeds going to the visit www.SalemFireFoundation.org. June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 13 Salem is Home to International Therapy and Assistance Dog Nonprofit The Nonprofit Seeks Donations for Veterinary Bills and Volunteers.

While dogs are a best friend to many, from post-traumatic stress disorder. The quality training aids, pet food, veterinary focus once again on finding trainers, puppy they also provide life-altering support to dogs primarily work with veterans and care, help with remedial training, and more. socializers, homes for career change dogs, vulnerable people throughout the world. adults living with physical, behavioral, or COVD-19 temporarily halted the program and accepting applications for those who are Many of the United States’ best assistance emotional disabilities. For these vulnerable where incarcerated individuals worked with seeking therapy or assistance dogs. dogs are trained right here in Salem, Oregon. populations, a well-trained assistance dog the dogs. That meant the organization had to The local nonprofit Joy of Living Assistance can dramatically improve their quality of life. rely solely on a few volunteers to handle the This year, the organization’s veterinary bills Dogs has raised and trained service dogs Training dogs for this type of demanding newest group of puppies. were higher than usual and they are having a since 2004. work is no easy task. From the time that they Volunteers were limited during the fundraising campaign to raise at least $9,000 The organization trains dogs to provide are puppies, the dogs receive a minimum of pandemic however, so JLAD had less help to cover those costs. Donations can be made on mobility assistance (e.g. turning on 18 months of training and lifetime remedial with its many initiatives. Since recently being their website at www.JoyDogs.org or on their lights and opening doors) and relief training. Donations from supporters provide able to restart the program, JLAD is able to Facebook page.

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ShowBiz represents the core of our business community, serving apopulation of over 400,000. Page 14 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021 High Desert Museum Recognized as a 2021 Recipient of Nation's Highest Museum and Library Honor

The Institute of Museum and Library these institutions bring about change that About the Institute of Museum and Library Services named the High Desert Museum in touches the lives of individuals and families Services Bend, Oregon today as one of six recipients and helps communities thrive. of the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Now nearly in its 40th year, the High The Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Service, the nation’s highest honor Desert Museum is the only museum in the is the primary source of federal support given to museums and libraries that make nation devoted to the exploration of the for the nation's libraries and museums. We significant and exceptional contributions to High Desert, a region that spans across eight advance, support, and empower America’s their communities. states. museums, libraries, and related organizations Three museums and three libraries It was a 2018 National Medal for Museum through grantmaking, research, and policy nationwide were selected from 30 finalists and Library Service Finalist and is the fourth development. Our vision is a nation where for the honor. Oregon institution to receive the award over museums and libraries work together “It is an honor and pleasure to honor the past 27 years. to transform the lives of individuals and these six recipients of the 2021 National The Museum has worked to create programs communities. To learn more, visit www.imls. Medal of Museum and Library Service,” said that offer rich educational programming and gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Crosby Kemper, director of the Institute of expand museum access. Ph.D. “We’re honored and thrilled by this Museum and Library Services. “Through This has particularly been true since the national recognition.” About the High Desert Museum their programs, services and community start of the pandemic, during which the “The High Desert Museum is a regional relationships, these institutions exemplify Museum started a daylong elementary treasure. We’ve long been proud of the work The High Desert Museum opened in Bend, the ongoing excellence of our nations’ program for La Pine students so caregivers it does to respond to community needs,” said Oregon in 1982. It’s the only museum in the museums and libraries across the country, could go to work during online school; Museum Board Chair Ryan J. Hagemann. nation dedicated to the exploration of the High as well as their extraordinary efforts this past provided free memberships to St. Charles “This incredible honor is a testament to the Desert, bringing together wildlife, cultures, art, year to serve, heal and bring us together. We Health Care System front-line workers; hard work and commitment of the Museum history and the natural world in exhibitions look forward to celebrating them, as well and is launching an initiative to provide team.” and unique programming to foster discovery as paying tribute to the hardworking staff tablets and WiFi hotspots to households for The award will be presented at a virtual and appreciation of the region. The Museum at all American museums and libraries this children who might not be otherwise able to ceremony in July. For a complete list of 2021 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization accredited summer.” participate in online educational programs. recipients and to learn more about the National by the American Alliance of Museums, is The 2021 National Medal for Museum and “We consider it a core part of our mission Medal winners, visit the IMLS website. a Smithsonian Affiliate and was the 2019 Library Service winners represent institutions to be responsive to our community by recipient of the Western Museums Association’s that provide dynamic programming and providing quality, inspirational experiences, Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence. services that exceed expected levels of both on our grounds and beyond,” said To learn more, visit highdesertmuseum.org and service. Through their community outreach, Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Ray Sagner is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional with The Legacy Group, Ltd, a fee only Registered Investment Advisory Firm, in Salem. Ray can be contacted at 503-581-6020, or by email at Ray@TheLegacy- Group.com You may view the Company’s web site at TheLegacyGroup.com June 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 15 Dale Chihuly Exhibition Features World-renowned Glass Artist’s Cylinders, Macchia, and Venetians from the George R. Stroemple Collection

Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941), “Ruby Red Putti Venetian with Gilt Ram Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941), “Lavender Piccolo Venetian with Cerulean Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941), “Silver over Starlight Blue Piccolo and Twin-Headed Dragon,” 1994, blown glass, 20 x 12 x 12 in., George R. Lilies,” 1993, blown glass, 8 x 5 x 5 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an Venetian with Clear Prunts,” 1994, blown glass, 10 x 6 x 6 in., George R. Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.402. Photo courtesy of the S & S Collaboration, DC.152. Photo courtesy of the George R. Stroemple Stroemple Collection, an S & S Collaboration, DC.210. Photo courtesy of the George R. Stroemple Collection. Photo: Claire Garoutte Collection. George R. Stroemple Collection. Photo: Claire Garoutte.

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is pleased to includes a range of his drawings from the early nascence and mature culmination of artifacts that date from antiquity. Frequently present "Dale Chihuly: Cylinders, Macchia, early 1980s to the early 1990s. contemporary glass art making. changing exhibitions include lectures, and Venetians from the George R. Stroemple Chihuly was born in Tacoma, Washington, Olbrantz organized Chihuly’s first special events, tours, artist demonstrations, Collection," opening June 5 and continuing in 1941 and attended the University of retrospective exhibition in 1984 when he educational opportunities for children and through August 28, 2021, in the Melvin Washington, where he received his BA was director of the Bellevue Art Museum adults, as well as important publications. Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth degree in interior design. He went on in Washington, as well as a history of the The museum is located at 700 State St. in Collins Lobby. Dale Chihuly (American, to earn an MS degree at the University Pilchuck Glass School with craft historian Salem. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday born 1941), is an internationally recognized of Wisconsin in Madison and an MFA and former Renwick Gallery Director Lloyd from noon to 5 p.m. The galleries are closed Seattle glass artist who helped revolutionize degree from the Rhode Island School of Herman in 1992 when he was deputy director on Sunday and Monday. Timed entry tickets the studio glass movement in the 1960s and Design, both in sculpture, and in 1969 was of the Whatcom Museum of History and Art are required and can be purchased online 1970s, co-founded the Pilchuck Glass School awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and a Louis in Bellingham, Washington. Both exhibitions starting Monday, February 22 at www. in 1971 in Stanwood, Washington, and who Comfort Tiffany Foundation grant to study traveled nationally for three years.. willamette.edu/go/hfma. General admission is has pushed the boundaries of the glass glassblowing on the island of Murano in This exhibition has been made possible by $6, $4 for seniors and $3 for students 18 and medium to new heights of artistic skill and Venice. Chihuly taught at RISD in the 1970s gifts from the BJS Family Trust, the Lawrence older. Students 17 and under and children are technical virtuosity since the 1980s. before he returned to Seattle to work as a full- and Sandra Post Family Foundation, the admitted free. Admission is free for everyone Organized by Director John Olbrantz, the time glass artist in the early 1980s. Over the Allan Rappaport Charitable Foundation, the on Tuesdays, but timed entry tickets are still artworks have been drawn from the George years, he has been featured in hundreds and Wyss Foundation, Kathi Belfer Cypres, and required. R. Stroemple Collection of Portland, Oregon, hundreds of group and solo exhibitions and several anonymous donors; by advertising PLEASE NOTE: Due to Covid-19 the museum’s arguably one of the largest and finest his work can be found in public and private support from The Oregonian/Oregon Live; hours and guidelines are subject to change as collections of Chihuly’s artwork in private collections throughout the world. and by general operating support grants from federal and state guidelines evolve. Please check hands. The exhibition features 72 glass vessels The George R. Stroemple Collection is the City of Salem’s Transient Occupancy Tax the museum’s website for timed-entry tickets and includes Chihuly’s Irish Cylinders, internationally recognized as one of the funds and the Oregon Arts Commission. and the latest information at willamette.edu/ inspired by Irish themes, St. Patrick’s Day, most significant collections of artwork go/hfma or call 503-370-6855. and James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses; his documenting the studio glass movement in About the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Macchia (Italian for spotted and/or stained), the Pacific Northwest and is considered by Willamette University flamboyantly shaped vessels in virtually many to be the most significant collection of every color combination imaginable; and his Dale Chihuly’s artwork in private hands. The As one of the finest academic art museums in Venetians, traditional vessel forms—cones, Stroemple Collection includes additional the Northwest, the museum features works by cylinders, amphorae, bowls, and ginger works by such luminaries as William Morris, Pacific Northwest and Native American artists, jars—with elaborate surface decoration and Lino Tagliapietra, and Joey Kirkpatrick and includes a diverse collection of traditional embellishment. In addition, the exhibition and Flora Mace, and illustrates both the European, American and Asian art, as well as Page 16 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 June 2021

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For the seventh straight year, proceeds from Capitol Subaru’s Share the Love campaign will help shelter animals find homes. On April 20, 2021 the dealership presented a check for $57,716 to the Willamette Humane Society (WHS). One of the cornerstones of Subaru of Amer- ica’s mission is supporting causes that are important to their company, retailers, and customers. In the past seven years, Capitol Subaru with Subaru of America have raised over $317,000 in donations for WHS. WHS Executive Director B.J. Andersen attended with her dog Luke. She says, “Capitol Subaru has been an incredibly inspirational partner with the Willamette Humane Soci- ety for over seven years. Their support gives hundreds of dogs and cats the time they need and the services they need to find happy new homes. We are so humbled that they chose us as their hometown charity again and that so many people in our community chose us too! We definitely feel the love!” Executives from Subaru of America attended and toured the Capitol Auto campus and saw the progress of the new Capitol Subaru, slated to open later this spring. Matt Ritter, VP of Sales for Subaru of America, said, “Capitol Subaru is at the ab- solute top. They live this love-promise and are leading the way...people want to be part of this promise.” Brian Moscatelli, Zone Director for Subaru of America, added, “It’s one thing to build a building and another thing to create an expe- WHS’s largest fundraiser Bowser’s Boo Bash, Share the Love Event, Subaru of America Inc. over 1,440 hometown charities. According rience. That’s what Capitol Subaru is doing.” “Mutts on the Mile” Dog Walk, and holds an and its participating retailers have donated to the Subaru.com website, Capitol Subaru’s In addition to this donation, Capitol Suba- annual adoption event for the nonprofit. more than $200 million to charity, with cus- donations to WHS have cared for over 2,700 ru also contributes and participates in the Over the last 13 years, through the Subaru tomers choosing between four national and animals.

There is plenty of wind; however, trees the wine will age in a cellar. other than willows surround a gem of a An oenophile, I have been up to winery and tasting room just one dozen or so Bryn Mawr six times this year alone, was miles from downtown Salem. Bryn Mawr sits never disappointed with my tasting flight, atop the Eola-Amity Hills and gets kissed full the staff, or the stellar view, and I often on the lips by powerful steady gusts funneling leave with at least a couple bottles for my through the Van Duzer Corridor, a welcome cellar. Whether your visit is in the dead of phenomenon rather than an unwanted winter and the valley floor below looks like drunken pass, that contribute to the pinot J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, or in spring, noir, chardonnay, riesling and several other with patches of mustard seed dotting the varietals offered up by the Lauer Family and landscape below, the view is majestic. Bryn Mawr’s stellar winemaker Rachel Rose. The terroir in our corner of the world, along Rose’s winemaking skill and with Salem being on the 45th parallel with experimentation with fruit continue to Burgundy, France, is a recipe for pinot noir Oak puncheons. It’s definitely a Rachel Rose yet to be released. The bouquet hinted of evolve, and she had an excellent foundation excellence, and one need not deviate from baby! lilac; then one’s olfactory system received a to begin with, completing her enology and the varietal that produces such “delicate If you are looking for something on the wave of pepper—white pepper to be exact—, viticulture studies Down Under, in Adelaide, dancers,” a description of Willamette Valley sweeter side of things, I recommend Bryn according to Rachel. She had stopped by to Australia. Two of my favorite Bryn Mawr pinots coined by local wine enthusiast Mawr’s 2018 Estate Riesling. The metallic say hello. Pepper was on the palate too, but wines over the years are vintages of Krista’s Ronald T.R. Brummond, versus the Robert or tinny taste of many top German rieslings it was subsumed by blueberry, not sweet or Block and Jeffrey’s Block, pinot noirs named Parker influenced fruit bombs that blanket is toned down; however, there is plenty of tart, but a Goldilocks just right. after two of Jon and Kathy Lauer’s children. Napa and Sonoma counties in California. minerality that meets you mid-palate to Due to COVID-19 restrictions, be sure to Visitors to the Bryn Mawr tasting room have However, one should venture out of the the finish. Out of the starting blocks on this call Bryn Mawr’s tasting room and secure been encouraged, when those wines are on pinot noir playpen and enjoy a glass of Bryn one, the wine offers up honey in the raw and a reservation for a 90-minute tasting offer, to select which one they prefer. I have Mawr’s 2017 Estate Chardonnay, if available, orange blossoms. flight. This can often be accompanied bya found two distinct camps emerge based on which is still going strong. The vintage is On my latest adventure to Bryn Mawr the charcuterie plate or other morsels. the sophistication of one’s palate. These liquid Willy Wonka for adults, as Rachel sun was out, the sky blue, the view of Mt. wines can certainly be rated based on how Rose’s genius introduced subtle cream to Jefferson to the east and the Oregon Coast Bryn Mawr Vineyards is located at 5935 they taste in a Riedel glass, but the judge may the bottle, along with flint, by allowing this Range to the west stunning. But the real Bethel Heights Road Northwest, and the phone also select his or her favorite based on how wine to “gestate” for 18-months in French treat was a glass of 2019 Dolcetto that has number for reservations is (503) 581-4286.

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