cracked and bleeding. Eufora was the first product that helped her hands. No more cracks, bleeding, or crying. This is an all-natural, organic product that really lives up to its promises. She has been a

faithful user and very involved in the company ever since then.

She used to pride herself on her abilities to sell anything to anyone, anytime. She can’t do that anymore. “I can only sell what I believe in; I only believe in Eufora.” She knows what the other products out there have to offer, and she knows Eufora is the only way.

She is now happy to welcome her newest stylist to the salon, her daughter Ashley Gorze. Ashley also grew up in the Portland area, and is following in her mother’s

footsteps down the path of cosmetology. She is also a Eufora user, and won’t use anything else. Karen says, “I’m not bragging when I say this; my daughter is one of the better colorists I’ve seen in this industry.” Ashley is working on building her clientele in her mother’s salon.

Soon joining the team is, Amber Eichner. Amber is known for doing beautiful nails, but is also a great hair stylist. The girls at The Studio are happy to welcome fresh faces to the salon this summer. They also look forward to seeing new clients walking through the front door so they can do what they do best and leave them walking out the door with smiles on their faces. So for a stylish cut, a fresh color and beautiful nails, come visit the girls at The Studio Salon. Located at 385 E. Col. River Hwy. across the street from City Hall on the lower level.

JULY 2008

107 E HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HWYTROUTDALE, OREGON 97060

PHONE: 503-669-7473 • FAX: 503-492-3613WWW.WESTCOLUMBIAGORGECHAMBER.COM

WEST COLUMBIA GORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY NEWSCASCADE LOCKS • CORBETT • FAIRVIEW • SPRINGDALE • TROUTDALE • WOOD VILLAGE

Monthly Spotlight

Troutdalean since birth and still going strong, Karen Sturges-Blaylock is the proud owner

of The Studio Salon in Downtown Troutdale. The Sturges’ are a well known family in Trout-dale; Robert Sturges (Karen’s father) served as mayor from 1971 - 1981, and is responsible for many great things that have helped this town be-come what it is today. Karen’s strong ties to the town and her passion for cosmetology has kept her business running for nearly nine years.

Karen’s passion started young; as a child she would start new trends un-derneath her kitchen table, only to be “fixed” later by her mother, Dorothy Sturges. After she graduated high school, she pursued her passion at the Executive Institute of Hair Design in Portland where she completed her full license.

Her education didn’t stop there; she was eager for more. She applied to the Toni & Guy London Academy and was told she may need a little more time to develop her skills since she was fresh out of beauty school. She responded with a portfolio of her work and confidence, was then accepted and off to London. Since then she has also studied the works of Jean Bra, Irving Rusk, James Morrison, Anthony Masscalo, and Gary Gerrard.

She opened her first salon in 1991 with a part-ner, and when things didn’t work out she was back to working under other salon owners. She continued to work in the salon industry and raise her two children. She landed a position on the staff of a large salon and spa and was approached by a company and asked to be an educator for one of their product lines; it was a company she had always held the utmost respect for. When that company took a few wrong turns, she decided she didn’t want to take those turns with them. It was then she left that salon and started on her own path.

It was in The Studio Salon that she met her per-fect match with the product line known as Eufora, a product that has changed her life. After 27 years of working with chemicals and hair, her hands were proof of all her hard work. Product after product came and went, and her hands never got any better. She remembers crying herself to sleep some nights when her hands were so bad they were dry,

INTEGRITY

COMMUNITY

LEADERSHIP

COMMERCE

Calendar of EventsJuly 1st

10:30am

July 2nd

July 4th

July 7th Noon

July 8th 10:30am

July 8th12:15pm

July 9th 7:30am

July 10th

11:30am

July 12thNoon – 9:30pm

July 14th10:30 am

July 14thNoon

July 15th10:30am

July 16th

7:30am

July 16th 11:45am

July 17th

5:30pm

July 18th5:30pm-9:00pm

July 19th

10am-5pm

July 21stNoon

July 22nd

10:30am

July 23rd 7:30am

July 26th

10:30am

July 29th10:30am

July 30th

7:30am

Membership CommitteeChamber Office

NO BUSINESS A.M.

Chamber Office Closed

SummerFest CommitteeThe General Store

Membership CommitteeChamber Office

Economic Development Comm.Legacy Mt Hood Columbia Room

Business A.M.Umpqua Bank1027 NW Norman Ave, Gresham

East Metro Economic AllianceFairview City Hall

Bite and BluegrassDowntown Troutdale

Ribbon CuttingEl Pollo Loco

SummerFest CommitteeThe General Store

Membership CommitteeChamber Office

Business A.M. Gresham Ford1940 E. Powell Blvd, Gresham

Board MeetingLegacy Mt Hood

After Hours - Zan’s Flowers72 NW Ava Avenue, Gresham

9th Annual Wood VillageCity Nite Out

36th Annual SummerFest

SummerFest CommitteeThe General Store

Membership CommitteeChamber Office

Business A.M. - Lowe’s100 NE Wood Village Blvd

Fairview CentennialBirthday Bash

Membership CommitteeChamber Office

Business A.M.Adult Learning Systems of Oregon345 E. Columbia River Hwy.

New Members

Anita Hand503-577-5844

The Chapel27132 SE Stark St. Troutdale503-661-2475

Gorge Games, LLC1020 NE 2nd Ave. #200, Portland503-232-3534

Laidlaw & Laidlaw, PC2091 NE Division, Gresham503-534-3586

RTL Mortgage FinancingPhone 503-328-8722

Senator Laurie Monnes – AndersonPO Box 1531, Gresham, OR503-618-3071

Wells Fargo Reverse Mortgage503-695-6060

Hood River County Chamber of Commerce720 E Port Marina Dr. Hood River541-386-2000

Director’s Message

The Rivers Confluence Project is coming to the Sandy River Delta. Mark your

calendars for August 23 for the dedication and the viewing of the bird blind. The Rivers Confluence Project is a Lewis and Clark art project with seven sites. Five sites are in Washington and two are in Oregon. One of the Oregon sites is the Sandy River Delta off Exit 18 on I-84. The artist and architect for the project is Maya Lin who is probably most well known for designing the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. Please join Maya and others for a quiet ceremony and an ice cream social at the site. It will start at 4PM. We look forward to seeing all of you there. This is quite a remarkable and exciting project for the West Columbia Gorge.

Diane McKeel, Executive Director

Thank You to the Contributors to the West Columbia Gorge Chamber Newsletter

Diane McKeel . . . . . . . . . . . Executive DirectorBarbara Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board PresidentSteve Vanier . . . . . . . . . Economic Development

FinanceMary Greenslade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarketingChris Sharpe . . . . . Special Events/MembershipRandy Trani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corbett SchoolsPolly Malby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NutritionPatricia Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior MomentsStacy Warden . . . . . . . . . . Recipe of the Month

The cities of Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale, and Cascade Locks

Thanks to Our Spotlight and Pet Spotlight contributors that change monthly

Matt Leamy . . . . . . . Layout, Design & PrintingDonna Leamy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proof ReaderAnna Pinkerton . . . . . Advertising & Publishing

Do you have a timely article for the newsletter? We would like to hear from you.

West Columbia Gorge Chamber Newsletter is the official publication of the West Columbia Gorge

Chamber of Commerce

503-669-7473 Published twelve times each year.Correction requested to: P.O. Box 245 Troutdale, OR 97060

West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2007- 2008

Charisse LiatyBank of the West

Mary GreensladeCelebrate Me Home

John LeamyThe Perotti Group

Jeff AndersonKB Team Promotions

Max MaydewRetired

DJ SimcoeMcMenamins Edgefield

Roger VanderharrRetired Fairview Mayor

Lennea CordrayWorksource Oregon Employment Dept.

Chris SharpeAvis Rent a Car

Phyllis ThiemannBrickhaven Bed & Breakfast

Brad Fudge,All-Stor Storage Condominiums LLC

Fran WalshLegacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Diane McKeel Executive DirectorWCGCC

Dawn BlyCelebrate Me Home

Chuck RhoadsReynolds School Dist.

Barbara KyleBoard PresidentEast MetroAssociation of Realtors

Steve VanierMBank

For a complete listing of West ColumbiaGorge Chamber of Commerce Members

visit us on the web:www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com

Renewing MembersBrasher’s Auto Body & PaintSilver Member - 6 years

Heckmann-Thiemann MotorsBronze Member - 9 years

LR Bookkeeping & Tax Service LLCBronze Member - 1 year

Max & Sheryl MaydewBronze Member - 10 years

Metro East Community MediaBronze Member - 10 years

ODS Health PlanBronze Member - 2 years

Oregon First, IncBronze Member - 1 year

Pounder Oil ServiceBronze Member - 1 year

Tad’s Chicken ‘n DumplinsBronze Member - 10 years

Taste of VillageBronze Member - 5 years

All Stor StorageBronze Member - 3 years

Bridal Veil Lakes, Inc.Bronze Member - 5 years

Crown Point RefuseBronze Member - 5 years

Five Star Storage Co.Bronze Member - 7 year

Gorge Wind AviationBronze Member - 10 years

West Columbia Gorge Chamber Staff

Diane McKeel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director

Anna Pinkerton . . . . . . . Marketing & Membership Director

Jana Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visitor & Events Coordinator

(503) 669-7473 • Fax (503) 492-3613info@westcolumbiagorgechamber.com

Troutdale First Friday 2008

August 1st

September 5th

October 3rd

November 7th

December 5th

Spring Membership DriveWill End June 30th

Please have all new membership applications to the Cham-ber office no later than July 2nd. At that time we will count the

new members and those that have brought them to the Chamber. The three members bringing the most new members to the Chamber will be awarded one of the three terrific prizes: first prize is a View Point Inn dinner for two, overnight stay and breakfast; second prize is two free rounds of golf at McMenamins Edgefield, a dinner gift certifi-cate at Tippy Canoe and a lunch gift certificate for the General Store; third prize is a Wal Mart Gift Card, valued at $40.

Steps To Finish Up Your Part of the Membership Drive1. Personally contact business owners you feel would like to

become members.2. Follow up with a phone call.3. You may need to drop back by to get the application filled out.4. Bring all completed applications and a list of the contacted

businesses, contact name and phone number to Chamber of-fice, or call Anna to pick up these items.

Thank you to all the members who have been working on the Spring Membership Drive. If you need information packets or applications you can stop by the office or we can drop them by, call 503-669-7473. Thank You to all the Members that who have called on their assigned areas for the Membership Drive.

Guest Name:

Referring Member Name:

Authorization: Expires:

Must be local resident 21 years of age or older with valid photo ID. First time guests only. See club for more details.

23500 S.E. StarkGresham, OR 97030

gym (503) 667-2290 fax (503)661-2055

Chris CardMembership Director

The WCGCC “After Hours” turned out to be a great time to kick back and enjoy

other members of the West Columbia Gorge Chamber. This month we had a special treat at the Harlow House. Starlena Simon of “Lean-ing Star” brought wine to taste and sell. She also brought her daughter Lena. From the time I arrived Lena showed a great deal of interest in the drawing we were going to have. There were two jars of candy, one with wrapped mints and the other with different mini wrapped chocolate bars. Right away she asked if she could buy five drawing tickets. I glanced at her Mom and it was a go. I could tell it was difficult for Lena to wait for the drawing to get underway. When it finally started she won two of the drawing prizes and the money split. Congratulations Lena! All present enjoyed watching here rake in the prizes.

WCGCC After Hoursby Anna Pinkerton

It takes energy to make thoughts. How we use that energy is very important. Under-

standing how our mind works with this energy is something that most of us do not under-stand. Thoughts lead to feelings and we take action based on those feelings. Our action is what creates our results. If we are not happy with the results in our lives perhaps we should explore how they are developed and then we will be on a course to using our energy most productively (T>F>A=R).

What produces how we feel about things in our lives? Our experiences play a major role, and parents, and close friends can have a strong influence on the way we live our lives. (We may find ourselves running our day to day lives off the mindset of others.) This process may have been correct for them, but should we adopt their process without examination? Consider the fact that others may be running their lives based on faulty information.

Programming is important and we can change our programming to improve our results in our own lives (P>T>F=R). Changing a negative

Energy Is Stuff

course is the way to a better result. Knowl-edge can bring change. Every day in every way my life is better and better. Some days a little, some days a lot, but always better. We all deserve to be successful in life; let’s manage our energy in the most productive way possible and show others how to do the same. We can improve our own lives and add value to the lives of others.

Dr. Jerry Nordstrom has over 40 years of experience as an allied health professional, a popular college instructor and a seminar speaker. He has spent a healthy part of the past three decades parenting his seven children. He has worked with youth in various capacities for most of his adult life and has been married for 42 years to the former Mary Lou Curtis, an elementary school teacher. Dr. Nordstrom’s keen sense of humor, team building mental-ity and vast experience with parenthood and grandparenthood make him an empathetic and effective presenter for the practical techniques of Love and Logic. For more information on this topic and others please contact Dr. Jerry Nordstrom 503-666-6515

In recognition of Fairview’s 100th year of incorporation, we have a number of items for sale commemorating our birthday. Items for sale include hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, tote bags and travel mugs all with our centennial logo. Check out the City’s web site for pictures of these various products. Centennial Mer-chandise can be purchased at City Hall and at the many City events throughout the year.

Fairview Centennial Gear

Wood Village City Nite Out

Friday, July 18th 20085:30 pm to 9:00pm

Wood Village Church Campus

Live music byClark Bondy & Mark J.

plusThe Whiskey Hill Jazz Band

Diane McKeel, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Troutdale

Mayor Paul Thalhfer joined Dr. Brenda Scott for the ribbon cutting and presented her with a certificate to honor the event. Spa bath & body gift packs were given out to customers as a spe-cial “thank you” and medispa specials of 50% off all cosmetic laser, LED and medical weight loss were offered through the end of June.

Pet SpotlightChickens

Out of all the pets our family has ever owned, which ranged from

ducks to goats to horses, my chickens are my favorite. When our oldest daughter still lived at home she got the idea to get chickens. I don’t recall being consulted about that idea. The next thing I knew she came home with several free chickens. It only took about $40 to house those “free” chickens!

We wanted them to roam freely on our property, but soon discovered the hard way that we have way too many predators for that. So now they are penned up with space outside and very nice roosts and nesting boxes inside.

Two of the chickens my daughter brought home were a beautiful rust color. They were named Henny and Penny. Since we never knew which was which, I will just have to say that one of them (Henny, I suppose, since H comes before P in the alphabet) disappeared a few years ago. So I had been savoring Penny’s presence, because even though she was one of the original hens, and way past prime laying age, I could not get rid of her for she was my favorite. But even she is gone now. Her disappearance was the event that convinced my husband that it is time to rebuild the chicken coop in a more secure fashion. I’m now in the market for a few good chickens to round out my flock.

Why are chickens my favorite? In exchange for chicken food supplemented with as many bugs and worms as the grandkids can find, the chickens provide us eggs with yolks as orange as the sun. Their eggs are highly nutritious, and taste much better than the anemic looking ones from the grocery store. I love the eggs the chickens give us, the noises they make, and the way they cock their head to look at me to see what I have brought them on any particu-lar occasion. For those reasons I treasure all my chickens.

For health and unresolved health issues please call Dianne Scott Certified Nutri-tional Therapist at 503-695-5759

Inspîr Medispa celebrated their 1st AnniversarySaturday, June 14th.

Fairview is looking for gardeners who want to spend time preparing the soil, plant-

ing, maintaining, and harvesting plants and vegetables. There are five plots still available. The garden plots are 15 feet by 15 feet in area. A fee of $25 is charged per garden plot, and only one garden plot will be assigned per family. Plots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Water is provided at the garden and we recently received a fresh sup-ply of organic compost for the gardeners use throughout the season. If you are interesting in reserving a plot at the Community Garden and would like to receive a garden applica-tion form or more information about the community garden program, please contact Lindsey Nesbitt, by calling 503.674.6230 or by e-mailing at nesbittl@ci.fairview.or.us. When leaving a message please include your full name, address, and telephone number. Community Garden information is also avail-able on-line at www.ci.fairview.or.us. You may also stop in at City Hall to pick up a garden application Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Community Development counter.

Fairview Community Garden

Do you know that the #1 reason people go to Emergency is for low back pain? When

you go, the only treatment received is pain pills. In the beginning that is OK, but how do you prevent this from happening again and how can a person speed recovery? Most people have heard of Sciatica, that is where the low back pain is so bad that the buttock and leg are also painful, burning and tingly. There are three common causes of Sciatica: 1. Degenera-tive Arthritis (which deceases disc height), 2. Disc Bulge, 3. Piriformis Syndrome.

Degenerative Disc Disease occurs with aging; the spine develops “spurs” or calcification, that compress the nerve that goes down the leg. A disc is a shock absorber for each vertebra and with injury it can be moved onto the nerve also. Piriformis Syndrome is the name of a muscle that runs from the upper tailbone (Sacrum) to the hip bone. In 25 – 30% of people the Sciatica Nerve runs through this muscle and when spasmed the nerve is again compressed.

The first symptom to treat is reduction of inflammation; when inflammation is reduced, pain decreases. A Chiropractor manipulates the vertebra away from the nerve by gapping the segment. With Piriformis Syndrome as-sisted stretching is used. It is important to decipher which one of these you have by going to a chiropractic physician. Chiropractors have been treating low back pain for 100 years. To obtain more information you can visit our office in quaint Downtown Troutdale or you can call Dodi Simons at Columbia Gorge Chiropractic, 503-491-9266.

Do You ExperienceLow Back Pain?

Kale and its leafy green cousins, swiss chard and spinach, are essential to your healthy

diet and vibrant life, according to ancient wisdom, your mother, and modern scientists. These beautiful veggies are among the most nutritious foods on earth, according to Dr. Steven Pratt in his recent book, SuperFoods HealthStyle. Medical research indicates that individuals who consume the most dark leafy greens have the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke, cancers of all kinds, mental decline, and eye disease, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration refers to a particular disease process in the eye that alters the super-sensitive central vision of the retina, according to Dr. James Joseph, lead author of The Color Code (my other favorite book!) This is what happened to my dearest aunt recently, making it impossible for her to sew, read, watch TV, or see the beautiful wedding photos I wanted to share with her. As we age, our vision tends to decline, but there are simple things we can do to maintain our health and our keen eyesight! Get regular eye exams and eat your vegetables!

For more information on the power of fruits and vegetables and speaker availability, visit Polly at www.passion4prevention.com

K is for Kaleand Keen Eye Sight!

Small Business Showcase

The Chapel will be hosting a Small Business Showcase (SBS) on August 2nd from 10

am to 4 pm. We are looking for small busi-ness/home-based business owners to purchase a spot (8 x 8 - with table) to display their business. The cost per business is only $20.00 and the event is open to the community. With the cost of goods and services increasing, many families are looking for additional income to match the increase. Are you looking to con-nect eager people to the businesses that they are looking for? Are you looking for addi-tional people willing to work a second job or starting up a home based business? Then this event is for you.

Please contact The Chapel for additional information on our Small Business Showcase at time2help@thechapelonline.org or call The Chapel at 503 661-2475. The entry fee for perspective clients will be free and for a small donation of $20.00, you will have a chance to meet and greet eager folks that very well might be what you are looking for.

August 2nd, 2008from 10 am to 4 pm

The Chapel27132 SE Stark Street

(Troutdale Market Center)

When looking for alternative solutions for health issues please call these members ofthe West Columbia Gorge Chamber:

Columbia Gorge Chiropractic233 E Hist. Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale503-491-9266

Columbia Gorge Salon & Spa233 E. Hist. Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale503-491-9266

Dianne M. Scott,Certified Nutritional Therapist99 W Hist. Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale503-695-5759

Juice Plus32149 SE Stevens Rd., Corbett503-695-5784

Inspîr Medi Spa113 W Hist. Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale503-669-0217

Springwater Chiropractic & Massage1659 NE Market Dr., Fairview503-465-9100

The Studio Salon385 E. Hist. Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale503-667-8179

Vickie Stoddard MassagePO Box 238, Troutdale503-869-0700

Residents will soon see new flower baskets brightening up some of Fairview’s main

streets in celebration of our Centennial. The City is offering residents and local businesses the opportunity to participate in the beautifi-cation of our community by adopting one of these Centennial Flower Baskets.

The adoption fee is $50 per basket and will help defray the costs of these beautiful baskets. If you are interested in adopting a basket, please contact Julia Bulfin at 503.674.6211 at City Hall or check out the City website. All adoptees will be featured in a future edition of the Fairview City newsletter.

Adopt a CentennialFlower Basket

The 2008 Gorge Games will take place from July 17-20

with competitions held in the host City of Hood River and surrounding areas in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. “This is a truly unique Pacific Northwest event that showcases all the beauty and splendor this area has to offer. It will be a great weekend for fans and athletes, especially the folks that live in Portland, Southwest Washington, and the entire Columbia River Gorge community.”

The 2008 Gorge Games will consist of ten action sports and nearly 40 separate events – Adventure Race, Running, Kayaking, Kite-boarding, Mountain Bike Freeride, Mountain Biking, Outrigger Canoeing, Riverboarding, Sailing, Skateboarding, and Windsurfing. It’s the public’s chance to see one of the most incredible action-packed sporting events in the Pacific Northwest. The wild rivers, pristine forests, and the challenges of the Columbia River Gorge itself make for the most extreme environment possible for action sport athletes and an amazing experience for fans.

Teaching children about action sports and encouraging young people to engage in healthy lifestyles is one of the core missions of the Gorge Games. “To accomplish these goals for

2008 Gorge Games - July 17-20

our youth, we have scheduled a week of action sports train-ing camps to allow children and teens to participate in safe action sports and get passionate about their sport of choice,” said Ryan.

Another highlight of the 2008 Gorge Games is Adventure Vil-lage in the Port of Hood River, which will be the hub of activity all weekend long. It will feature live open air concerts, interactive

competitions, a farmer’s market, and numer-ous social events

The official website of the Gorge Games (www.gorgegames.net) offers links to each of the action sports along with registration for both athletes and volunteers.

Fairview Hires Finance DirectorSamantha Landau starts new position in early July

Joseph Gall, City Administrator for the City of Fairview, announced the selection of Samantha

Landau as the new Finance Director for the city. Ms. Landau will join the management team for Fairview after serving as the Finance Director for the community of Independence, Oregon, a similarly sized city to Fairview located in the Wil-lamette Valley region. Prior to her tenure at the City of Independence, Ms. Landau worked over a decade within the private sector in the medical field. “We are very excited about Samantha joining our organization” states Joseph Gall. “Throughout the selection process, we were quite impressed with her energy and commitment toward providing excellent financial services. I think she will become a valued employee in a short amount of time.”

In addition to her professional experience, Ms. Landau will graduate in September 2008 with her Masters in Business Administration from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University in Salem. Her undergradu-ate degree is in English from Western Oregon University. Ms. Landau, a native of Puyallup, Washington, will begin working with the City of Fairview on July 1, 2008

If you have questions, please contact Julia Bulfin, Executive Assistant to the Fairview City Adminis-trator at 503-674-6224.

Senior Momentsby Patricia Smith

Fear of Falling

We have all laughed at the “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commer-

cial that has run on TV for years, but falling is a very real and dangerous risk for the elderly. The injuries from falling can be severe, life-changing and even deadly. Falls are responsible for 70 % of accidental deaths in persons 75 years of age and older.

Seniors and their families should be very aware of the causes of falls and remedy the situations as much as possible. Stairs, wet floors, throw rugs, extension cords, and improper shoes are common causes, but a fall with injuries can occur by slipping off the edge of a bed or chair or simply a slight loss of balance. Other and very important causes of falls include: new medications, over or under dosage of current medications and infections. Falls should always be reported to a person’s physician for proper evaluation of the cause.

Even if a person is not injured they may not be able to get back up without help. The ad that we chuckle about is advertis-ing a very good product, the personal medical emergency alarm, which can add greatly to the security of seniors. It can-not keep them from falling but it notifies a family member, neighbor or emergency provider that a person needs help so they do not lay injured, in pain and fright-ened for hours or even days.

These alarms are connected to emergency help via a pendant or wristband through the telephone system. The basic cost is about $40 per month and a person on Medicaid can usually get a discount. With the wonderful electronic gadgets we have now other services can be added including medication reminders, well being checks and even notification that someone is down when they are unconscious.

Check the yellow pages under Medical Alarms for providers of this service.

Patricia Smith is Marketing and Resource Development Director for Good Samari-tan Society Fairlawn Village in Gresham.

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y o u f e e l b e t t e r.

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Recreate Centennial Logoand Win a Prize!

As part of the Centennial Celebration, the City is hosting a letter boxing event. Five stamps, each with a different portion of the Centennial Logo, will be hidden in five parks throughout the city. Clues will be given to find the location of each stamp. The stamps are designed so that you will stamp over the same area each time and ‘voila’ you will have the Centennial Logo. Bring the finished product to the Community Development Department at City Hall and receive a prize. Clues will be posted on the city web site at www.ci.fairview.or.us, or you may call 503.674.6202 after the available date for the clues. Below is a list of the parks, their locations and the dates the clues will be available. You have until December 31, 2008 to turn in your completed logo and receive a prize.

Park Location Clue Available

Pelfrey Park June 2Fairview Lake Way & 211th Ave.

Lakeshore Park June 23217th Ave. along Fairview Lake

Park Cleone July 14214th Ave.

Handy Park August 4Between 1st St. and 223rd Ave.

Community Park August 25Park Lane and Village St.

WEST COLUMBIA GORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PO BOX 245TROUTDALE, OREGON 97060

PHONE: 503-669-7473WWW.WESTCOLUMBIAGORGECHAMBER.COM

Oregon has a brand new flame, and

Wood Village is the first town to “ignite” it! With much anticipation around the arrival of El Pollo Loco in Oregon, the local West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you the El Pollo Loco Ribbon Cutting July 14th at 10:30 AM at the new location. Join Wood Village Mayor David Fuller and other city dignitaries as well as business com-munity leaders to welcome General Manager Filiberto Almaguer. Stop by to shake his hand and gain insight into their commu-nity support programs.

El Pollo Loco Spreads its Wings in Wood Village

The new Wood Village res-taurant is located at 22583 NE Glisan Avenue (near 223rd Avenue). It is approx-imately 3,200 square feet and offers bright, comfort-able seating for 80 guests. The restaurant employs about 55 new hires from the local community and is open seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Founded in Guasave, Mexico in 1975, El Pollo

Loco, pronounced “L Po-yo Lo-co” and Spanish for “The Crazy Chicken,” opened its

first U.S. restaurant in 1980 and is famous for the unique preparation of its award-winning “pollo”-- fresh chicken marinated in a special recipe of herbs, spices and citrus juices passed down from the founding family. The mari-nated chicken is then flame-grilled, hand cut and served hot off the grill with warm tortillas, freshly prepared salsas, and a wide assortment of side dishes. Rounding out the menu are fresh flavorful entrées inspired by the kitchens of Mexico, including signature, grilled burritos, Pollo Bowl® entrees, Pollo Salads, Chicken Tortilla Soup, quesadillas, and more.

We look forward to seeing many of the mem-bers of the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce at the up coming ribbon cutting. If you have questions please call the Chamber Office at 503-669-7473.