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VanNatta Wins Five Awards VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR, marketing, and consulting firm in Salem, was honored by the Public Relations Society of America Chapter (PRSA) during its Spotlight Award ceremony. The company was recognized for five noteworthy PR campaigns in 2019-2020. VPR has won eleven PRSA awards in three years. The Oregon PRSA held its annual event (virtually) on Dec. 3, 2020. The PRSA Spotlight Awards draws hundreds of communication professionals every year to see the best campaigns in the state and honor mentors, young professionals, and lifetime achievement in the industry. The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes have announced the “Businesses will have the opportunity to sponsor a VPR won two awards (a community relations campaign and a creation of a new Independent League to team and/or sponsor an individual player(s). Fans branding campaign) for their work with The Reed (formerly Reed begin play this spring at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. will have the real chance to get to know the players Opera House) in Salem. The firm managed a successful campaign The Mavericks Independent Baseball League will as they will be very accessible, sign autographs and to showcase the renovation efforts in The Reed and establish its feature top level non-drafted and released players who will become a part of the community,” noted Walker. new brand in the community. hope to someday reach the Major Leagues. Players who would like to be considered for the VPR was also recognized for campaigns with the Salem Fire The four-team league will feature the return of the League and be added to the 'player watch list' should Foundation and the Salem Police Foundation. They helped e-mail their information to: promote the Salem Fire Foundation’s use of Community Connect, , a notorious and iconic team from a web-based program that allows citizens to share life-saving the 1970’s. In addition to the Portland Mavericks, the [email protected] information with first responders before responding to a 911 call. league will be highlighted with the return of the Salem All other inquiries should be directed to Mickey VPR also implemented a community relations campaign to Senators, a historic and legendary team that originally Walker at [email protected] fundraise for the Salem Police Foundation and purchase a TI began play in 1940. The Volcanoes and Campesinos Additional information about the Mavericks Training Simulator, which helps prepare police officers for de Salem-Keizer, will also become founding members League, the complete Maverick League 2021 dangerous situations. of the new League. Schedule, Managers and Coaches will be announced The final award was for an event campaign for TinyFest NW, an "We have an unique opportunity to bring baseball in the coming weeks. Businesses that would like to annual festival in the pacific northwest that features tiny homes. back the way it used to be," said Volcanoes CEO have first opportunity to sponsor a team and/or VPR helped promote the event and highlight alternative ways to Mickey Walker. "Kind of like the old glory sponsor an individual player(s) should call Mickey live small. Walker at 503-779-3389. VanNatta PR is at 3340 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302. barnstorming days of baseball – except rather than PRSalem.com traveling around the country, all the games will be Mavericks Independent Baseball League | played at Volcanoes Stadium. Many fans remember www.mavericksindependentleague.com | 503-390- the Portland Mavericks with great fondness – this 2225 | [email protected] | Great League will have that type of popularity. We'll have Fun, Great Friends, Great Baseball. open tryouts and select the best players from across the country. This will also provide a place for local athletes to aspire to play someday." said Walker. The League will begin play on Thursday, May 13th when the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes will be challenged by the Portland Mavericks – game time is set for 6:35pm. Games will be played every Thursday (6:35pm), Friday (6:35pm), Saturday (1:05pm and 6:35pm) and Sunday (1:05pm and 6:35pm) for 16 consecutive weeks concluding Sunday, August 29th, with playoffs to follow. “We’re even bringing back afternoon baseball,” added Walker. “This will allow even more fans to enjoy the fun.” Season tickets and ticket packages are on sale now – please email [email protected] or call: 503-390-2225. Jerry, Lisa, & Mickey Walker Newsroom: 503-887-8842 [email protected] P.O. Box 93 Salem, OR 97308 Top Local Digital Coverage: SBJ.NEWS Page 2 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021

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Salem Business Journal™ is published monthly by the Salem Business Journal, P. O. Box 93, Salem, OR 97308, The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 503-365-9544. The opinions expressed in columns are has composed a guide to reopening for those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of Marion County for members to refer to. the Salem Business Journal or it's staff. ©2020 Salem Business Journal View the Reopening Guide now at salemchamber.org/now/ covid-19-resources/ March 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 adding words. The race, gender, or group. pandemic has changed 10. Covidiot: People who won’t follow much of how we see the COVID rules the world and hence 11. Blursday: How to quarantine days added hundreds of just run together words to our lives. 12. Maskhole: Merging of the words “mask” and “asshole.” (people who For fun, let’s look at some of the new won’t wear a mask) words that we’ve discovered; the first 13: Sharent: Parents who overshare ten have been added to our “official about their children online. language” by the Oxford English 14: Amirite: Am I right? dictionary this year: 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 things around you have experienced some Lockstalgia 3. Contactless: Not having to (merging of "lockdown" and "nostalgia”) physically touch or interact with appreciating the simpler life of people staying home, While I’m anxious to 4. Doomscrolling: Reading the news return to my active life, I’m caution on social media and expecting it to be about a Twindemic where other bad – so much so that you become viruses, like the flu, might put us at obsessed with looking at updates risk. At the end of the day, I’m going 5. PPE: An abbreviation for personal to pour myself a Quarantini: protective equipment (added by Merriam-Webster 4-2020) (Merging of the words "quarantine" 6. Quarenteen: A teenager during the and "Martini") and try to avoid a COVID-19 pandemic Spendemic (The experience of 7. Thirsty: Having a need for excessive shopping while in attention or approval quarantine). Amirite? Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE is CEO of VanNatta Public Relations. www.PRSalem.com, @PRSalem Page 4 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 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!

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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/ March 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 Android or IPhones. We explain how they can small 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 Even if our students don’t go into an automotive that will help and aid them all throughout life’s career, at least they will have a greater mechanical journey as well as giving them an insight into the understanding of how an engine functions in a car American experience. We are genuinely grateful for and can take pride in the fact that they can now work you taking the time to consider supporting these with their hands. Another aspect of restoring these young adults. Page 6 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021 Like Oil and Water – Handling Politics in the Boardroom By Harvey Gail, Spire Management This las t year, and now of the meeting is painted with that starting this year, our brus h. Board pres idents s hould s tart country has s een much the dis cus s ion promptly to avoid this political turmoil. W e’ve s cenario. had a divisive Don’t make assumptions about people's presidential election, political opinions. On a board this happens social unrest, and the when i t i s assumed everyone ag rees wi th COVID-19 pandemic. the loudest (or most compelli ng ) person i n the room. Just because someone stays quiet As a res ult, people a re does not mean they ag ree wi th you. on edge. These social dynamics trickle down Another way to approach thi s i s to revi ew into my world of nonprofit management. the legal duti es of board members: Groups of people run nonprofit 1. D uty of Care. Thi s duty i s very broad, organizations , boards of directors , and requi ri ng off i cers and di rectors to exerci se committees guide these organizations’ ordinary and reasonable care in the decisions. Boards will inevitably have performance of their duties, exhibiting members with differing political views . honesty and good faith. Officers and There’s always that one board member - directors must act in a manner they believe everyone knows who it is – that can’t to be i n the nonprofi t's best i nterests, and help but bring politics into the room. with such care, including reasonable i nqui ry, as an ordi nari ly prudent person i n This can caus e all kinds of problems that a like position would use under similar impact a board’s effectiveness. People ci rcumstances. s hut down and don’t contribute, or they go on rants . Some board members may The key point here i s acti ng i n a manner avoid board meetings or quit altogether. that is in the best interests of the nonprofit. Tens ions ris e, and tempers flare. Over It is not in its best interest to create a the last year, many nonprofit boards di vi si ve poli ti cal cli mate on the board. It’s have felt compelled to take a s tand on an certai nly not appropri ate to make poli ti cal is s ue. This can caus e fierce debate that statements or share your own opinions can get nonprofit boards way off track. when you are representi ng them.

What can be done to ensure the 2. Duty of Loyalty. This is a duty of board meeting doesn’t spiral out of f ai thf ulness to the nonprofi t. Thi s means control? that officers and directors must give Do’s and Don’ts undivided allegiance to the nonprofit when To unders tand who is taking the lead to maki ng deci si ons af f ecti ng the nonprofi t. ensure the board productively In other words, officers and directors approaches thes e s ituations . In my view, cannot put personal interests above the it’s the board pres ident’s job to s et the interests of the nonprofit. Personal s tage for productive debate. It may als o interests may include outside business, fall on the executive director, but professional or financial interests, interests regardless, someone should be in charge. arising from involvement in other organizations, and family members' Don’t s et a policy that bans political talk i nterests, among others. entirely. This might work around the Thanksgiving table at a family gathering, The key phrase here i s “putti ng personal but not s o in a board meeting. To s ome interests ahead of the nonprofit.” people, that could be viewed as Substi tute “poli ti cal beli efs f or ”personal discriminatory. To someone whose views i nterests, and you can see how that could radically differ from your own, this could be an i ssue. be viewed as taking a side and censorship on their part. 3. D uty of Obedi ence. Thi s duty requi res officers and directors to act by the To establish rules of engagement for how organization's articles of incorporation, and when to talk to each other about bylaws, and other governing documents, as potentially controversial topics. If a topic well as all appli cable laws and regulati ons. is brought up, learn to recognize a controversial comment. Call them out on Many organizations have specific bylaws or the s pot and inform them that nature's administrative rules that address how comments could be viewed as board members communicate to each controvers ial. other. Often these are there to create a climate that promotes inclusion and Don’t ban the dis cus s ion, jus t addres s understandi ng of vari ous opini ons. the topic at the end of the meeting or in “new business.” Then, go back to the case So, in the end, remember why you're on the on hand. It mi g ht s eem obvi ous but have board i n the f i rst place. If you stay laser- a written agenda and s tick to it. f ocused on that shared mi ssi on, thi s tends Don’t allow a lot of idle chatter at the to keep the politics out of it, leading toward beginning of a board meeting. Get going a more effective and rewarding board as s oon as it's feas ible. Often the topic experi ence. can move to a potentially controvers ial one. It’s fairly easy to do. Someone might Harvey Gail is CEO of Spire Management, s ay, “did you s ee the news las t night…” an association and nonprofit management and then their viewpoint becomes company located in Salem, Oregon. immediately obvious , and then the res t Spir e Ma na g e me nt.com March 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 7 FOCUS ON THE GOOD What to Know as a Young Pro By Keenan J. Emery In the next few months, something about facing an issue, battling we will read hundreds of it, and overcoming it that makes victory articles about the terrible so much sweeter. year of 2020. And why In college, my car broke down to the point not? It was a terrible year. of no repair. I worked graveyard shifts at Do you remember the Shari’s from 11 p.m. to six a.m. and went optimism of January 1, to school during the day. I rode my 2020? We prepared for second-hand bicycle (with no breaks) to the renaissance of the the restaurant every night in the middle roaring twenties, a time of of winter. My lights were stolen, I was dance and romance, flappers and nearly hit by cars, I fell countless times, gangsters, bootleggers and balls, a roaring and I weathered rain and snow in the economy, and the unbridled hope and bitter hours of the morning. Was it hard? optimism that bubbles over like your first Yes. But the moment I saved up enough glass of New Year's champagne. cash to purchase my first car, and saw But that dream shattered faster than our that gorgeous chariot of speed resting in crystal ball predictions. Instead, we my driveway, I knew that the adversity, experienced the worst part of the 1920s. the struggle, was worth it. The great depression, businesses Is the pandemic significantly worse than shuttering, economies crashing and my example? Obviously. The point is, we crumbling, death, doubt, and despair. We can come back stronger than before. lost Kobe Bean Bryant, Chadwick Financially stronger, maybe not. But how Boseman, and Alex Trebek. We lost did the pandemic change you? Will you friends and loved ones. Instead of the be mentally tougher? What skills did you Great Gatsby, we received the Grapes of gain? Who helped you -- and who didn’t? Wrath (for you literature aficionados). Do you hold your loved ones closer? What And yet, the optimist in me refuses to matters to you? accept that it was all bad. Surely there is How blessed are you -- truly? To be a a lesson to take from this, right? I won’t living, breathing human on planet earth? let this article and this column be a I think that’s pretty amazing. Let’s focus message of regret and resentment. Let’s on the good. focus on the good. If I have learned anything from life, it is Keenan J. Emery is an Account Manager that difficulty and adversity (often) made at VanNatta PR, a public relations, event me stronger, more resilient, and more planning, and consulting firm in Salem, equipped to handle challenges. There is Oregon. 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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, , 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.” Page 10 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021

Mavericks League Announces Managers for 2021 Season 3 Former Major Leaguers and Oregon State University Back-to-Back National Championship Coach to guide teams this year The Mavericks Independent Baseball League announced their managers for the upcoming season. , Daniel Robertson, Tony Torcato and Dave Wong will be at the helm. Embree will manage the Portland Mavericks, Robertson will guide the Campesinos de Salem-Keizer, Torcato will become 13th Manager of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes and Wong will takeover the . Alan Embree was a three-sport letterman at Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington, where he won All-Conference Honors and a state championship in baseball. On June 5, 1989, Alan was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 5th round of the 1989 amateur draft. The left-handed relied primarily on two pitches – a 90-95 mph four-seam fastball and a devastating slider. Alan made his Major League debut with the Cleveland Indians on September 15, 1992. He pitched in the big leagues for 16 years where in 882 games, he pitched 774 innings with 691 strikeouts. Alan pitched for the Cleveland Indians (1992, 1995-1996), (1997-1998), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998), (1999- 2001), (2001), San Diego Padres (2002), Boston Red Sox (2002-2005), New York Yankees (2005), San Diego Padres (2006), (2007-2008), and (2009). In 2004, Alan recorded the final out against the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS, and the Boston Red Sox went on to win the World Series, and Alan received his World Series ring on Opening Day, 2005. On July 7, 2000, Alan became only the second major league pitcher to win a game without throwing a pitch. This was because he was able to pick Austin Kearns of the Washington Nationals off at first base. His last major league appearance was July 10, 2009, for the Colorado Rockies. Former Big Leaguer, Daniel Robertson, was born and raised in Fontana, California, and attended and played baseball for Oregon State University. The Beaver was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008, and on April 23, 2014, he was traded to the Texas Rangers, and called up to the major league the same day, making his major league debut on April 29, 2014. Daniel ended up spending eleven years in with the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, , Mariners, and Cleveland Indians. He played four seasons at the major league level which included 148 games, he hit 18 doubles, two triples and a home run, accumulating 36 RBI’s, and 6 stolen bases, and finished with a major league career batting average of .262. His last major league appearance was on June 25, 2017, with the Cleveland Indians. He then signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Including his major and minor-league play, Daniel played in nearly 1,200 games, hitting 230 doubles, 44 triples, 44 home runs, and 479 RBI’s. While playing for the San Diego Padres, Daniel spent the 2008 summer with the , and was honored at the end of the season by being selected as the 2008 Most Valuable Player. Continued on page 11 March 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 11 Mavericks League Announces NEW SALEM 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, in pitching out of Woodland High School, in the 1998 appearances, and tied for 7th in saves. The 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 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 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 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 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. SAFELY 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: SHOWROOM SERVICE AUTOSP Dave Wong was All-Conference as a college www.mavericksindependentleague.com or We specialize in affordable, high- Freeman Service Center has a A pitcher and was NAIA All-American as a call the Stadium at 503-390-2225. Ticket end European vehicles to suit every team of dedicated Advisors and Our AutoSpa offers the best football defensive end at Willamette packages are currently on sale for all lifestyle here in the Northwest and cosmetic across the country. We pride our- certified University in Salem, Oregon. 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WWW.FREEMANMOTORSALEM. Page 12 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021 John L. Scott Salem welcomes SALEM'S CHANGING our new agents: OF THE GUARD: POLICE CHIEF TREVOR WOMACK TAKES COMMAND

Trevor Womack became Salem’s Police Chief in December after retiring as the Deputy Chief in Stockton, California. He grew up in Stockton and spent 29 Sabrina Dikeman Sydney Massingale Thomas O’Neil years in its police department. He replaces Jerry Moore, whose career in law enforcement spanned forty-four years, including fifteen years as Salem's police chief. Salem’s City Manager said Womack was chosen because of his experience

leading a police department This program will take place on comparable in size to Salem, March 5, 2021, at Noon on his specific vision for engag- Zoom. To access the webinar, go ing with all communities in to: Salem, his passion for ser- https://salemcityclub.com/, vice, and his strong desire to click the tab that says “Events,” be here. He comes to a de- click “Register” and once you partment of 247 employees, register, your spot will be re- including 190 sworn officers, served for the event. You will and an annual budget of $50 then be sent a link for the Zoom million. He hopes to make Webinar. Meetings are free for Salem's police department a members and $5 for non-members. leader in “21st century policing.” March 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 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021 March 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 label. Nina” winter, which ryegrass respond best to fall and winter 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 Remember, this Oregon winter is rainier We’re talking about the flashy and super Using the wrong fertilizer can severely tolerance for cold temperatures as well exciting topic of winter fertilization. than most, so be sure to fertilize a few 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. calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, When you fertilize in the winter, you set to helping the lawn regain essential oxygen, and sulfur. your lawn up for success in various nutrients that may have leached from its Juan Ascension works at Green Acres 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.com Page 16 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 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 here is the food. Homemade from scratch, the Dairy Lunch has used the same ingredients for nearly 100 years. Famous for biscuits and real country gravy as well as the big Ranch Burger, the Court Street Dairy Lunch features milkshakes, which are still the champion that kids from 3 to 93 enjoy more and more every year!

The Court Street Foundation now runs this historic eatery. Dedicated to the preservation of the Court Street Dairy Lunch, your favorite recipes, and to the development of a Student Culinary Program, veterans in the restaurant business share knowledge and experience with high school culinary students in all aspects of operating an actual restaurant. Please visit our website: https://dairylunch.com March 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 17 OnPoint Community Credit Union 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 provides the pet with the same level of nation when natural disasters and other care an owner would. OHS also has crises occur," said Yusavitz. "We can't training and behavior experts who work thank the OnPoint community enough, with animals who have suffered 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. To learn more about OHS's lifesaving mission and the many other ways you can be more humane, visit https://www.oregonhumane.org/.

ABOUT OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit: OHS has had a busy year as it Oregonhumane.org transformed its operations at the onset for more information. of the pandemic to safely meet the needs of shelter animals and the public. Its new virtual adoption process allows staff to work one-on-one with potential adopters to ensure the right fit while keeping everyone safe. Although the Page 18 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 March 2021 March 2021 Salem Metro Area • Population 400,408 Page 19

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