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A Century of Cider
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The Bullseye gas engine keeps on chugging turning apples into cider.
by Karen Rogers It is 1913. In the small New Jersey town of Piscataway, not far from New Brunswick, my great-grandfather, Joseph Brocard is setting up his new commercial cider press. It cost an astounding $170, which he paid in two payments. He was the chief engineer for the Public Services of Metuchen, N.J., providing power and light. He was the only man who could synchronize the mighty steam engines perfectly so the lights didn’t flicker! He was highly paid for his skill, getting $20 per month, in gold. He also was a gentleman farmer and had a produce and poultry farm and route serving the neighborhood. In 1915, he added a 7 ½ horsepower Bulls Eye gas fueled engine. The same press and engine are still up and operating at Antique Apple Orchard, just west of Sweet Home. Joseph Brocard III, the grandson, and Joseph Brocard IV, the great-grandson are running the show. The orchard has 213 varieties of apples, mostly old-timers not available elsewhere. There is a display of apples to sample, from tart to sweet and all areas in-between. So, a full century later, on October 19, 2013, be sure to take in a glimpse of the past. The site is Antique Apple Orchard, 28095 Santiam Hwy., two miles WEST of Sweet Home. Near milepost 25 from Albany. Cider and apples are available for purchase. My Dad, Joseph Brocard, is now the chief engineer and I am the apple sampler. For information, call 541-367-4840. So come along and visit my family trees!
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Heritage Mall in Albany. Home of the Samaritan Living Well Expo.
Third Annual Samaritan Living Well Expo Returns to Heritage Mall
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Joseph Brocard III and Joseph Brocard IV prepare the apple mash to be turned into delicious cider.
For a third year in a row, the Samaritan Living Well Expo, presented by A Turning Leaf Home Medical Equipment and Bi-Mart, will return to Albany’s Heritage Mall on Saturday, October 12. The event brings thousands of visitors to the popular mall located at 14th and Clay Streets in Albany. There will be fun for the whole family, with over 70 exhibitors on hand displaying their wares and services, as well as continuous entertainment on the Country Financial main stage, special door prizes, and more. Vendors from throughout the Willamette Valley will be on hand to sell merchandise and talk about various services, ranging from satellite TV installation to chimney cleaning. To qualify for door prizes, simply pick up a special map at the mall’s customer services counter in the mall’s center court, then visit the selected vendors listed on the map and ask a question. The vendors will then initial
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Sam Coy talks with a visitor abour Legacy for Life at last year’s Samaritan Living Well Expo.
your map. Once you have visited all of the booths, turn in your map and you will be in the running for some great door prizes. In addition, specialists will be on hand to offer free health screenings and other medical advice throughout the event. Those supporting non-profit organizations in the Point’s for Profit Program will get 5-million points for attending by simply checking in at the Points for Profit table near the Food Court. Many of the participating non-profits will be featuring displays at the expo. You will also have the opportunity to see how Heritage Mall, a Points for Profit member, is growing and expanding with exciting new stores and services. The Living Well Expo opens at 10AM on October 12 and continues through 7PM. Although the Expo is nearly full, there are still a few spaces available through the first week of October. For more information on Living Well Expo vendor and nonprofit spaces contact InSpirit Marketing at 541-7912901, or go online to www.gotolivingwell.com.
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Square dancers have fun as they entertain at last year’s Samaritan Living Well Expo.
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The smell of fall is in the air and the mid-valley offers a wide variety of fun, interesting and educational events for the whole family. Each month you will find a list of specially selected educational and entertaining events for you to enjoy. Keep this list handy so you can check it throughout the month.
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• FARMER’S MARKETS are underway in the mid-valley - ALBANY – Every Saturday, 9AM-1PM, corner of Fourth Ave. and Ellsworth Street - CORVALLIS – Every Saturday and Wednesday, 9AM-1PM, First and Jackson Streets - LEBANON – Every Thursday, 2PM – 6:30PM, corner of Main and Grant Street - BROWNSVILLE – Saturdays, 9AM – 1PM, Main at Park St • SQUARE DANCES are held at locations throughout the mid-valley: - ALBANY: First and third Fridays, 1OOF Hall, 738 E. Fifth Ave. For info: 541-926-3138. - CORVALLIS: Second and fourth Saturdays, 1st Congregational Church. For info: 541-758-0955. - LEBANON: First and third Saturdays, Lebanon IOOF Hall. For info: 541-258-7769. - SWEET HOME: Second and fourth Saturdays at Oak Heights School. For info: 541-367-4151. Square dance lessons are provided at different times in all four cities. Please call the number for the city you are interested in to get the details. • ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “The Adventures of tom Sawyer” with performances Sept. 26, 27, 28; and Oct. 3, 4 and 5 The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Tickets and info at www.albanycivic.org. • POINTS FOR PROFIT OPEN HOUSE will take place from 5:30 PM until 7:30PM on Oct. 1 at Elmer’s Restaurant, Santiam Highway, in Albany. Points for Profit businesses will be on hand and those attending will receive 5-million points. Call 541-791-2901 for more details • WILLAMETTE VALLEY PRODUCTIONS FALL HOME SHOW, Oct. 4, 5 and 6 at the Linn County fair and Expo Center in Albany. See the back page ad in this issue of High Points for details. • SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 18TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THE CAUSE starts at 9AM, Oct. 5, at the Linn County Courthouse in downtown Albany. Get more information at www. sialbany.org • ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 10AM on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 100 Opal Court N.E. This month will be the annual country fair with crafts, homemade baked good, canned goods, and produce
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for sale. All women are welcome. For details and reservations call 541-258-7782. CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a nohost breakfast. There is no additional charge for attending. The next Christian Chamber meeting will be on the morning of Oct. 10 and features a special guest speaker. Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online www.cccnw.org. or call 541791-2901 for info. SWEET HOME RANGER DISTRICT FALL COLORS HIKE will begin at 9AM on Friday, Oct. 11, at the district office on Highway 20 in Sweet Home. Call 541-367-5168. SAMARITAN LIVING WELL EXPO throughout the day, Oct. 12, at Heritage Mall 14th and Clay streets in Albany. Vendors, displays, entertainment and more. Please see the front page story in this issue of High Points for more details. OREGON MENNONITE FESTIVAL will be held Oct. 12 at the Linn County fair and Expo Center in Albany. Info at 541-928-7232. Mid Valley Gleaners will be holding a Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10am to 4pm, at Grocery Outlet in Albany. SWEET HOME RANGER DISTRICT “GENERAL OUTDOOR PREPARDNESS” will be held at 9AM on Oct. 12 at the district office on Highway 20 in Sweet Home. Info at 541-367-5168. FRIENDS OF THE JEFFERSON LIBRARY SPORTS AUCTION AND ACTIVITIES will take place on the afternoon of Oct. 12 in downtown Jefferson. Info at 541-327-2423. ALBANY REGIONAL MUSEUM “HISTORY ON TAP” a special event celebration the history of Albany breweries is scheduled for Oct. 12 at the museum located at Second and Lyon in downtown Albany. For info call 541-967-7122. POP-UP ART ACTIVITY sponsored by the Albany Arts Commission, Oct. 13, 1PM, at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Streets in Albany. Details at www.heritagemall.com. GOING TO POTS SALE is coming Oct. 14-16 in downtown Albany. For information call 541-928-2469. SWEET HOME RANGER DISTRICT MUSHROOM HIKE will begin at 9AM on Oct. 18 at the district office on Highway 20 in Sweet Home. More info at: 541-367-5168. 100TH ANNUAL APPLE CIDER PRESSING at the Antique Apple Orchard, 28095 Highway 20, just west of Sweet Home. Call 541-367-4840 and see the front page of this issue of High Points. KID’S ADVENTURE CLUB “Fun With Alphabeticians” will be held at 11AM on Oct. 19 at Heritage Mall, 14th and Clay Sts. in Albany. Get info at www.heritagemall.com
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• LINN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents “Abraham Lincoln and the Oregon Country” at the Lakeside Center at the Mennonite Village, 5050 Columbus St. S.E. in Albany at 2PM on Oct. 20. Call 541-926-4680 for details. • NOSH TOUR OF ALBANY RESTAURANTS. Take a guided tour and sample food at some of Albany’s finest restaurants. For ticket and info call 541-928-0911. • SWEET HOME RANGER DISTRICT EDIBLE MUSHROOM HIKE will begin at 9AM on Oct. 25 at the district office on Highway 20 in Sweet Home. Call 541-367-5168. • ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “The Game’s Afoot,” with performances Oct. 25, 26, Nov. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. For ticket and info go online to www.albanycivic.org. • TROLLEY OF TERROR Nighttime fun in Albany’s haunted historic districts runs Oct. 25 and 26. For ticket and other info call 541-926-2469. • ABATE MOTORCYCLE SHOW will be held at Heritage mall in Albany Oct. 26-27. The mall is located at 14th and Clay Sts. In Albany. More info at www.heritagemall.com. • DOWNTOWN ALBANY TRICK OR TREATING. 10AM costume contest, trick or treat stores and more, Oct. 26, 11AM-1PM. For details call 541-928-2469. • VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA BREAKFAST will be held from 8-11AM on Oct. 27 at the American Legion Hall, 480 Main St. in Lebanon. Call 541-451-1351. • Mid Valley Gleaners will be holding a Harvest Party Bingo Night as a fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 28, 6-8pm, in the Student Center at South Albany High School. We will have a 50/50 Drawing, Silent Auction and plenty of food. We will be serving nachos, hotdogs, chili dogs and much, much, more. • POINTS FOR PROFIT MONTHLY DINNER is scheduled for 6PM through 8PM on October 29 at the Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. For more information about the Points for Profit program linking local businesses with local non-profit organizations call InSpirit Marketing at: 541-791-2901. • HERITAGE MALL MERCHANTS TRICK OR TREATING, is set for Oct. 31 from 5-6:30PM. Get info online at heritagemall.com.
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Linn County Animal Rescue (LCAR) Editor’s note: This month High Points would like to give our “Good Job” salute to Linn County Animal Rescue, otherwise known as LCAR, for their work with neglected and abused horses. Their volunteers go above and beyond the call of duty when these animals are discovered. Our special “hats off” to LCAR. We are fortunate that when our local law enforcement is faced with horses that have been seized because of neglect or abuse, we have LCAR. LCAR shelters and cares for these horses at no charge to the taxpayers of Linn County while the legal issues work their way through courts. LCAR feeds, provides the necessary health services, has a facility to hold and board these horses, and provides personnel to perform these services, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. With the economy continuing to be stressed, job losses, and the high price of feed and veterinary services, there is still an overwhelming number of animals that are suffering and dying from lack of care. Cindy Kingsberry formed LCAR to help these horses by rescuing them, addressing their needs, and speaking for them. We have a lifelong commitment and
responsibility for the animals we acquire. We work with the public to advocate, educate, and help caring individuals keep their equine friends. We also try to find all of our rehabilitated horses a healthy, happy home for a second chance at life. LCAR provides a safe, loving environment for those that have special needs and are not adoptable, so must remain at the facility for life. The horses are given medical services they need, with the intent of bringing them back up to health. Since LACR’s founding, over 150 horses have been adopted out to their new homes. LCAR was the first rescue in Oregon to be verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. LCAR is 100% volunteer staffed, giving 8,300 hours of their time in 2012. Since 2008, LCAR has been a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We receive no funding from county, State, or Federal agencies. Due to request from people on how to help, we created “Join Scarlett’s Friends,” a monthly support program that helps pay our feed bill which averages about $3,000 a month. You can find more about us and “Join Scarlett’s Friends” at 541-258-3422 or go online to www. lcarhorse.org.
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It’s very common for people to come to my clinic complaining of sciatica. Sometimes, they even come with a diagnosis of sciatica from their doctor. However, this diagnosis is often incorrect. Because sciatica can be a serious issue, it is worth knowing whether you have it or not. The word “sciatica” refers to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs from the nerve roots in your lower back all the way down to the tips of your toes. It branches off into all of the nerves of your legs and feet. When somebody has sciatica, this means that they have an injury to this nerve or the nerve roots that supply it. Usually, the injury is caused by compression or pinching of the nerve. There are a few common causes of sciatica. One of the most common is a herniated disc. There are flexible discs between each of the vertebrae in the spine and they work sort of like shock absorbers, while also allowing your spine to twist and bend. When a disc becomes injured the soft, jelly-like substance in the middle may bulge out and compress a nerve root as it
leaves the spinal column. This will lead to symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in the leg on the side of the herniated disc. The affected areas are usually specific and the pain may feel very sharp or Dr. Jason electric. Often, the leg Young symptoms are even worse than what is felt in the low back. Another potential cause of sciatica is stenosis of the spinal column. This typically happens in older people with arthritic conditions of the back. Bone spurs develop in the spinal canal where the spinal cord is housed and leads to some compression of the cord. Stenosis symptoms are similar to a herniated disc, but will occur in both legs. Stenosis can be serious and lead to paralysis, erectile dysfunction, or difficulty with bowel or bladder control. There is a condition referred to as pseudosciatica in which a muscle in the gluteal area will become tight and squeeze the sciatic nerve causing symptoms down the leg. This condition can be easily resolved with massage, Sciatica continued on page 15
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The Best Defense is a Earth Great Offense Shopp While enjoying another lovely, eightydegree day on my deck, I was shocked to see the leaves on the maple tree were orange-tipped. Ready or not, here comes fall and flu season! Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory virus. People who have contracted it can spread the virus to others from the day BEFORE the first symptoms appear, until seven days AFTER their symptoms resolve. Influenza causes sudden, severe symptoms including fever, body aches, chills, head and chest congestion, sore throat, cough, nausea/ diarrhea, and fatigue. The symptoms usually persist for 1-2 weeks, but secondary complications such as pneumonia, dehydration, ear or sinus infection, or worsening of existing health issues may prolong recovery. The best defense against the flu virus is to take advantage of the vaccines that are offered annually in the fall. It is important to get a dose of vaccine each year for two reasons: the virus (and thus the vaccine) changes from year to year, and the immunity gained from the vaccine wanes over the course of a year. There are two basic forms of influenza vaccine; the injectable, and the inhaled nasal mist. The injectable form is an inactivatedvirus vaccine. This means the virus is
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“killed” then broken into small bits to create the vaccine. Every year, I hear of people claiming to have gotten the flu from the shot. It is possible to become ill after being Pamela unwittingly exposed to Becker, RpH the virus just before or Rice’s right after getting a flu Pharmacy shot, but the shot itself cannot cause the flu. & Gifts There is an appropriate A “Pill Box injectable influenza Pharmacy” vaccine for all ages and most health conditions, including pregnancy. This form of vaccine is well-tolerated and causes very few side effects. The nasal mist and the injectable vaccines both provide protection against the same influenza strains. However, the injectable form uses inactivated virus (as previously discussed), and the nasal mist incorporates live-attenuated virus. “Live-attenuated” means the virus is still functional (alive), but weakened. While there is no needle to deal with, the liveattenuated nasal mist vaccine causes more side effects (i.e. headache, nasal irritation/ runny nose, and sore throat). The nasal mist vaccine is restricted to use in persons between the ages of 2-49, who are relatively healthy. There is concern over using a live virus (albeit weakened) in people whose immune system may not be in top shape,
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Health Insurance Finds Available For All Long Live Oregonians – Cover Oregon I have attended a lot of Agent Meetings to review the plans available for IN MARKETPLACE – COVER OREGON and OUT – PRIVATE EXCHANGE. The Private Exchanges are with each individual insurance carrier offering plans at their web site and or at an Appointed Agent’s web site or office. Remember there are 16 insurance carriers offering health plans IN or OUT of the Marketplace. Enrollment stars October 1st through March 31st. If you enroll now through December 14th you will receive a January 1st 2014 effective date. There is a lot of excitement about the plans going forward. Yes the rates are higher. Yet the deductible is counted towards the Maximum Out-of-Pocket (this benefit was only provided by one carrier previously) and the Prescription Drugs
copayments are applied and counted towards the Maximum Out-of-Pocket. What does this mean to me? If you go to a Physician office and your copayment is $25 then this copayment is applied to the Donna R. Maximum Out-ofGreen Northwest Pocket per that plan. If you fill a Prescription financial Drug and you pay a Services copayment of $10 then that amount is applied to your Maximum Out-ofPocket. All Preventive benefits as outline in the Health Care Reform are included with a $0 copayment. Once you have met your Maximum Out-of-Pocket for the calendar year then the plan pays 100% toward all your health care needs. There is a great plan that I like – and it is called Simple Plan. Yes – it is simple to understand and simple to use. Please call me and schedule an appointment now. We have enrollment locations set up at our office.
Open Enrollments – Medicare Beneficiaries The Open Enrollment is approaching soon and I will be conducting Community Meetings to review the AARP MedicareComplete HMO Plan 2, a $0 monthly premium plan in Albany, Corvallis (Linn and Benton counties). Come to the meeting and learn about the plans. Here is my schedule: DATE TIME LOCATION Thursday, October 3rd 9 am to 4 pm Corvallis Clinic/Asbury Building
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A properly installed ductless mini-split heat pump will heat and cool the home for a fraction of the cost of baseboard heaters, cadet heaters, or electric furnaces. These systems have three basic parts: an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and a remote control. Installation should be performed by a qualified heating contractor. This will enable all the Energy Trust Rebates, Power Company Rebates, and Income Tax Credits to be taken. The indoor unit should be mounted on a centrally located wall, above eye level. The outdoor unit can sit on a pad, or be installed on brackets above the ground or attached to the side of the building. The remote control is used to adjust the settings for the unit and should be located next to your favorite chair, although there is a bracket included to hang the remote on the wall in a convenient location. The indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit by a lineset and three electrical cables. A three-inch hole is drilled through the wall to connect the two units. Depending on the type of system, up to eight indoor units can be connected to one outdoor unit. This is the style of system to be installed at the new Veteran’s Facility being built in Lebanon. This system alone is expected to save thousands in electricity costs.
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The ductless heat pump system works by moving heated or cooled air quietly and steadily to push it evenly throughout the space. In a home with good natural air flow, the ductless heat pump can provide heating and cooling to the whole house with fewer indoor units. The remote control sets the unit to heat mode or cool mode. Like baseboard heat, rooms with their own indoor units can be regulated accordingly. For example, set the downstairs unit to heat to 72 degrees and the upstairs unit to heat to 68 degrees. This way, the living space is kept warmer and the sleeping space is left slightly cooler. The heat will naturally travel upstairs and when people occupy the space, it warms up from the body heat. Ductless heat pumps are quiet enough to be used in medical sleep centers. Another benefit of a ductless heat pump is cost savings on the initial purchase. One customer purchased an 18,000 BTU Daikin Ductless Heat Pump and the purchase price was $3,595, including installation. This customer qualified for the maximum tax credits and rebates resulting in a net purchase cost being less than $1,200.The return on investment will be three years when the energy savings is factored in. Be sure to contact Lisa at 541-451-5090 about SERVCO installing a ductless heat pump. She will send you all the information and schedule an appointment if needed. 541451-5090
Leather couches are a trend of the latetwentieth and early-twenty-first centuries, and serves both comfort and style. Many different types of couches exist: divan, chaise lounge, canapé, sofa-bed, and the two-person loveseat. These are distinguished by style, as well as purpose, but all are for comfort and style, just like the leather couch.
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History of the Leather Couch Originally the throne of an Arabian ruler during the Age of Antiquity, the couch was essentially found in only the homes of elitists. Leather couches, per se, didn’t exist at that time, but the style and comfort that leather couches would serve as a status symbol was considered at that time as well. The wealthier men in Ancient Roman society used to lounge back on the couches, while the women rested in regular chairs. It wasn’t until the Age of Industrialization in the late nineteenth century that couches were introduced into lower- and middle-class homes. The comfort with which the couch had so long been associated was no longer exclusive to the upper-class. As a matter of fact, a leather couch would be expected in every household; without it, the home would seem empty, incomplete, bland, and even lacking in comfort. In modern times, the couch is central in family life, such as at TV time and social
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gatherings or parties. The leather couch itself actually turned into a trend during the 1960s through a preference to leather and leather products, such as clothes, and became the “in” thing. It was as if one wasn’t “with it” unless a leather couch was in that person’s house. With the “funky” furniture styles of the 1970s, such as beanbags and lava lamps, leather couches were almost a necessity. Nowadays, leather couches are common, and even popular, both because of style and comfort, not to mention the image one gains by having one. Leather couches have become an ongoing trend that every home or office naturally acquires. Most doctors’ and lawyers’ offices have leather couches now. Society and the fashion world have become obsessed with the look and feel of leather, and almost to the point of neuroticism. They look cool, they feel great, they make one seem sharp and chic, and they’re easy to clean. Leather couches, like all things leather, are here to stay! Rife’s Home Furniture has seven stores that are excellent places to browse a great selection of leather couches, loveseats, and chairs, making it easier for you to find the perfect piece to transform your home or office. Rife’s professional staff can work with you to select the perfect pieces to work with your budget and taste. Call them today at 541-758-2020
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Debbie Tracy: Lebanon Pregnancy Alternative Center Going life-affirming values, faith and actions The Mission of the non-profit that are foundational to establishing Lebanon Pregnancy Alternative Center healthy communities. She believes (PAC) is to serve individuals and that every woman families throughout deserves the right Linn County to make informed with medical and decisions about her educational services pregnancy. and resources to Debbie Debbie’s and help make healthy PAC’s story choices related Tracy and testimonies to pregnancy, will make for a relationships and wonderful meeting! parenting. God gave Don’t miss it! Debbie Tracy the Join us at 7:30AM vision to start the CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on Thursday, center in 1989 to meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday October 10th at do something good of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a Novak’s Hungarian for the Lebanon and no-host breakfast. Restaurant, 2306 East Linn County Heritage Way community by S.E. in Albany. The Mid-Willamette providing women and their families Valley Christian Chamber meeting with free services and support. The is designed to help you build goal was to build strong families and your network with other Christian change lives. business leaders. You will be invited Come to the Christian Chamber to introduce yourself and your meeting on October 10th and learn organization and hear from others. first-hand how Debbie as Executive There will also be a short presentation Director of the Lebanon Center about the Christian Chamber. We continues to move her original would love to see you there. vision forward with an eventual To get more information on goal of extending the services to PAC visit their website: www. other surrounding communities in pregnancyalternatives.org. Their the mid-valley that currently do not offices are located at: 136 West Vine have pregnancy services available. Street in Lebanon, Call: 541-258-3500. Debbie believes in the promotion of
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Use a #70 steel scoop (about 2 tsps) to make neat rounded balls. Roll in sugar crystals and place on October brings apple cider, and parchment paper on cookie sheets one of the best accompaniments about 2 inches apart. Bake until just to foaming cider is gingersnaps. set about 8-10 minutes. They will You can roll the cookies in regular over-bake quickly, so watch them. granulated sugar, but the large crystals just look so pretty! And Cool on wire racks. These keep they add crunch well in zip-loc I buy them at bags and freeze the Decorette beautifully. shop in Portland The whole secret and a one pound to these cookies is sack lasts a very the spice mix- it is long time. Look the same one that them up at www. my Mom used in thedecoretteshop. her pumpkin pies. com. The rather Pre-heat your lengthy beating oven to 350 degrees. Karen’s Ginger Snaps are the perfect time adds air to the Fall treat. In a mixer bowl, dough that helps cream 1C sugar and keep them light and the constant ¾ C butter Crisco until very well mixed, about three minutes. Add ¼ C scraping makes sure that all the dough is flavored well, with no spice molasses. Mix well and scrape down streaks left in the bowl. The metal the bowl. Add 1 egg and mix again scoops are available in many sizes and scrape. from ½ tsp to ½ C, and they keep Sift together in a bowl- 2 ¼ C your cookie very uniform. flour, 2 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 These cookies have taken the Blue rounded tsp cinnamon, ¾ tsp ginger, Ribbon and the Reserve Champion ½ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp allspice, and ¼ ribbons at the Linn County Fair. You tsp cloves. will be given a Blue Ribbon and an Add the dry ingredients to the A+ by anyone lucky enough to get butter and mix well, scraping the one! bowl to make sure it is well blended.
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The average person will consume 65 apples per year. There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world. China is the world’s largest producer, followed by the United States. The state of Washington harvest more apples than any other state. The Red Delicious variety is the most popular and most-produced apples in the U.S. Here’s a little more trivia for you …. apples float because they are 25% air. Apples have many positive nutritional benefits. They are free of sodium, cholesterol, and fat. A medium apple has only 80 calories. The pectin in apples helps to remove harmful toxins from the body. Apples boost the immune system and help to stabilize blood sugar levels. They also help to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls. It is best to enjoy apples without removing the skin as almost half of the vitamin C content is just underneath the skin. Whether you are choosing an apple to bake, for applesauce, or to eat fresh, selecting the right apple will truly make
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Manager’s Corner By Kathy Dennis, Director of Points for Profit Q: We’ve noticed a lot of events and such lately. Do we have to come to all of them? We’ve not seen this many in the past. Also there seem to be different points for different events…is there a method? A: Great questions! First: Of course you don’t have to come to all of them but we encourage you to let your entire organization know about all the P4P events because the more people you have coming the more points you get and the more money your organization can make! Also the more people that come and participate means more business for our business members and that is how we sustain our community. Second: In 2012 we added On Location events. There is usually one On Location per month and these are to promote one of our business partners or local events where many P4P business partner are already. In 2013 we added a monthly Open House. These are held every other month (Feb-Sept) at either the Points for Profit offices or Elmer’s in Albany. These events get your organization FIVE MILLION points for each person that comes! Third: We are working hard to really promote both our business members AND our non-profit members and all have events and specials and such. Every time a Points for Profit member has a special sale or an event (like Girls’ Night Out at Heritage Mall or Teen Challenge’s Tea Party) there are 2,000,000 bonus points available. Points for Profit meeting is October 29, 2013 from 6-8pm at the Eagles, Albany. Qdoba will be catering. See you there! Tickets are $8 and the theme is Great Harvest. If you would like to reserve a dinner please RSVP by 5pm October 28, 2013 to kdennis@ inspiritmarketing.com or call (541) 791-2901. For more information visit pointsforprofit.org
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no charge for parking at the Fair and Expo Center for this show. The other big chance to collect millions of points for your favorite participating non-profit in the Points for Profit program will come to Heritage Mall on Saturday. October 12th! Don’t miss the 3rd annual Samaritan Living Well Expo presented by Bi-Mart and A Turning Leaf at Heritage Mall. Everyone attending the event from 10AM until 7PM that day will get five million points just for stopping by the Points for Profit table in the center court and another two million for each vendor that signs your vendor list! There will be over 70 exhibitors, tons of entertainment on the Country Financial Main Stage including but not limited to Cascade Performing Arts, Zumba, Sam Fit, Square Dancers, and Lebanon High Explosion Dance team just to name a few! Don’t forget all the opportunities to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes and billions in points for your favorite nonprofit organization! Please see the front page article and the ad in this issue of High Points for more details.
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• Albany Historic Carousel and Museum (Brass Ring) • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 184 • C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) • Cascade School, Lebanon • Child Evangelism Fellowship • Christian Chamber of Commerce of the NW • Girls on the Run • Good Shepherd Lutheran • Greater Albany Council PTA • Hamilton Creek PTA • KidSpirit • Lacomb PTC • Lebanon Booster Club • Lebanon Pregnancy Alternative Center • LHS Dance • LHS Drama Club • Lifeline Baby Boutique • Mid-Valley Gleaners • Osborn Aquatic Center • Oregon Women for Agriculture • Ready Roamers RV Chapter of the Oregon Good Sams RV Club • SafeHaven Humane Society • Silver Wings • St. Edward’s Youth • Sunshine Kids, The • Teen Challenge • Trillium Children’s Farm Home • Veterans Commemoration Association
Pyburn and Sons Joins Points for Profit By Rick Rogers Pyburn and Sons, one of the Mid-Valley’s most respected remodeling and construction firms, is one of our newest Points for Profit business members. Now, you can earn millions of points for your favorite participating non-profit group when you contact Rick Pyburn for your remodeling or construction estimates and needs. Rick’s dad, Jack Pyburn, started a building and remodeling business in 1960. Rick says his dad always believed in quality work and taking care of the customer. The building and remodeling business created by Jack Pyburn has grown over the years into a third generation company serving Linn and Benton Counties, and the surrounding area, with service to the customer at the forefront. Pyburn and Sons specializes in all phases of building and remodeling, from construction of new homes and office buildings, to remodeling of commercial office buildings, residential bathrooms, and kitchens, to adding new additions, windows, siding, whole house renovations, interior and exterior painting, and problem solving of all kinds. Their work is licensed and bonded and they offer free consultations and estimates that can now earn you points in the Points for Profit program. According to Rick Pyburn, remodeling or new construction does not have to be stressful. Good planning in the beginning goes a long way to removing stress and making your whole project a pleasant experience. Contact Pyburn and Sons at: 541-926-9616; or check out their website at www.pyburnandsons.com.
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Collect the skeletons of finished annuals Annuals from your vegetable garden which have finished fruiting and are now dying back can be set aside for composting. Large-bodied plants, like tomatoes and broccoli, can be chopped a bit smaller to make it easier to compost, but it is not advisable to put the root mass into the compost. Also, avoid composting any plants, which have disease or mold problems. In theory, the heat from the composting process will kill disease spores, but
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Healthy Sleep Ideas When Traveling on Airplane
Sometimes, you may find the hardest place to get sleep is when traveling on an airplane, bus, train, or any confined form of travel. Here are a few tips to help you catch some sleep while in motion! • Avoid stimulants, such as caffeine, energy drinks, teas, and stimulant medications unless prescribed by your physicians. • Remove your contact lenses when you get on the plane. Have your eyeglasses handy • Have a comfortable eye mask to block light and eye shields to block UV if utilizing smartphones, computers, iPads, or anything that emits UV this stimulates yours and tends to disrupt your sleep rhythms. • Try to avoid alcohol, as it disrupts sleep and may cause you to make more frequent trips to the bathroom, too. If you must drink, try to limit consumption to the equivalent of one drink. • Have a light snack available or check with your airlines to see if they serve food and beverages. A hungry tummy can keep you awake and you may not be able to get food on your flight. • Bring a comfortable travel pillow, if possible, or look for one at the airport shops. Even if you don’t need it for your head, a pillow can be handy to help cushion or parts of your body that may become uncomfortable during the flight. • Pack or purchase a lightweight blanket.
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Even if you are not cold to begin with, the temperature may vary on the plane, or your seat partner may have the air-conditioning turned up too high. Try to be relaxed and tired when you get on the plane. Get a good workout in advance, but make sure it’s at least 2-4 hours earlier in the day, since exercise can actually be quite stimulating. Dress comfortably and wear or bring warm socks so you can take off your shoes. This comes in handy when going through security, too. Simple is better when you need to get your shoes off and on quickly! Use the bathroom just before you get on the plane and try to stay hydrated prior to your flight as the air can be somewhat dehydrating with the altitude. Empty your bladder again prior to landing or between layovers if you sleep through your flight. Bring or purchase headphones or ear buds that cancel out noise, or bring a stocking cap. When you have either, they will block noise and keep your head warm, too. Unexpected noises, like crying babies, or unnecessary-flight announcements can all wake you up and keep you up. An iPod or other mp3 player loaded with your favorite soothing music blocks out some external sounds and can help you relax.
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At SafeHaven Humane Society, our commitment to the animals is unwavering. We are dedicated to do our part each day to ensure that all of the animals in our care truly get a second chance at the life they deserve. You may remember hearing about the story of Apple, a sweet and beautiful Bull Mastiff/Boxer mix who was left in the night drop box at a shelter in Riverside, California last summer. Apple and her nine puppies were rescued by START, a rescue group that transports dogs out of high-kill shelters in California to other rescue organizations around the Pacific Northwest. START quickly reached out to us to see if we had space for the mommy and her babies. And, thanks to our amazing foster care network, we did! On a hot August day, the lives of Apple and her puppies were forever changed when they arrived at SafeHaven Humane Society! We immediately placed them with a wonderful foster family who ensured the animals received plenty of TLC and the medical care they needed until they were
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ready to be adopted. Today, Apple (now Piper) and all of her puppies are happily enjoying their FUR-ever families and we are so grateful we were able to help them in their time of need! Apple and her puppies are among the 1,600 animals we help each year, and we could not do it without the help of the community. Throughout the month of October, SafeHaven Humane Society will host a pet food & supply drive for the animals in its care. Items from the humane society wish list can be brought to collection bins at the following Points for Profits locations: BiMart in Lebanon, BiMart in Albany, Elmer’s Restaurant in Albany, SafeHaven Downtown Pet Boutique & Home Décor and at SafeHaven Humane Society.
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All owners of dogs have observed their pets grooming their feet. This behavior is perfectly normal in most cases. In some cases this behavior can be a sign that something is wrong. If your dog incessantly licks one or all of his or her feet it is important to closely inspect them and have your veterinarian check them in order to determine an underlying cause. Dogs with light color fur that excessively groom their feet will have rusty colored fur around their feet and toes. This is a tell tale sign that they are over grooming. The discoloration comes from a salivary pigment called porphyrin that contains iron. Interestingly this pigment is also present in tears and is the reason why white coated dogs often have rusty colored stains around their eyes. This discoloration is more difficult to detect in darker coated dogs but can still be seen in the sunlight. If just one foot is affected it is important to check between the toes for redness and swelling which may indicate the present of a grass seed migrating through the skin. Another cause for this kind of swelling is a ruptured hair follicle known as a furuncle. These
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occur more typically on the feet of dogs with allergic skin disease. Dogs with seasonal and food allergies often present with excessive licking of more than one foot due to itchiness, also known as pruritis. This is especially common for those dogs with seasonal allergies, also known as atopy. These dogs may have itchiness as a result of the allergy itself or more commonly as a result of a yeast or bacterial infection that has arisen as a consequence of the allergies negative effect on the skins natural immune defenses. These infections more commonly affect the underside of the feet in dogs with atopy as a result of surface contact with allergens such as grass, pollen and mold spores etc... The nail beds are also a common site for persistent yeast infections in dogs with allergic skin disease that can require long courses of oral and topical anti-fungal therapy to treat successfully. The nail bed is also a potential site for tumors to form and these should be caught early which is another important reason to have your pets feet checked by your veterinarian. Regardless of the cause, if you see your dog excessively licking or chewing his or her paws, seek veterinary advice, especially since many of these causes are treatable when caught early.
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Memories Chiller Dillers! October is upon us and a chill is in the air. The fact that night comes earlier and you know that winter is just around the corner makes it the perfect time to settle back with a bowl of hot popcorn and a spooky mystery movie. Here’s the good news! For the first time on DVD, one of the best spooky movies ever made will be released on October 22. The movie is Paramount’s 1944 chiller, “The Uninvited,” starring Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Donald Crisp, and a teenage Gail Russel. I think I would have to say that this is my personal all-time favorite ghost story. If you are looking for things to jump out at you, horribly disfigured zombies, or sliced and diced up corpses, then this movie is not for you. It is an intelligently told story of a brother and sister who buy a large house on the coast of the Cornish countryside in England. They should have known there was something wrong when their small dog refused to go upstairs! The stark black and white photography and the haunting (no pun intended) musical score, featuring
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What’s So Great about Gluten Free?
“Gluten Free” is everywhere: the grocery store, the pizza parlor, even the bookstore. I have to admit that when I first started seeing gluten free (GF) books come into the bookstore, I thought, “Oh, great. Another health fad that will disappear in a couple of weeks.” Now, a couple of years later, the books are still sought after, and a few blood tests have confirmed that my own family needs to go gluten free. The big problem with gluten, the protein found in wheat, is that it can cause celiac disease in a small (but growing) percentage of people. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system is overreacting to the point that it is attacking your own body. Since celiac disease turns out to be in my own family, I’ve relied on my doctor’s recommendation of The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum for a good understanding of gluten intolerance. The book actually goes into all sorts of autoimmune diseases, not just celiac, and gives a good medical understanding of the issues. Gluten-free cookbooks are being
published as quickly as they are written. Although virtually all general cookbooks have GF recipes by accident, cookbooks that are specifically Scott about a gluten-free diet Givens, often take into account Browsers some of the difficulties Bookstores, encountered when trying to prepare and fellow basic meals. Two I reviewer, would recommend daughter, are Artisanal GlutenAmanda Free Cooking by Kelli Givens & Peter Bronski and the Gluten-Free & Vegan Bread by Jennifer Katzinger. (The vegan part is important if you need to be dairy- and egg-free, too.) Baking bread, pancakes, pizza dough, and the like has been a major goal for me, because you can’t just replace wheat flour with a gluten-free flour and proceed with a regular recipe: it’s a whole new thing, and I’ve had more success Katzinger’s book than any other. Unlike many people who are going gluten-free, I’ve actually been tested with the results showing I have no wheat or gluten intolerance. However, because of my household’s new GF regime, I’ve come to the conclusion that maybe it’s not such a good idea to have wheat in every meal, every day! A little variety is not only the spice of life, but is probably better for your health, anyway.
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stretching, and strengthening. Not every condition that has pain referring into the leg is sciatica. If pain does not go further than the knee, then it is probably not actually sciatica. It is possible to have pain that refers to the glutes or the thigh that does not involve the sciatic nerve at all. This is called referred pain. The problem may actually be in another tissue, like the joints of the low back or a hip flexor. When an injury first happens, the body uses nerves that are very specific and tell you exactly where the injury is. After a couple of days this work is handed off to other pain nerves that are not so specific. The brain cannot pinpoint the area where the real problem is and so pain can be perceived in other places, like the glutes and legs, when the injury is in the back. It’s like driving on I5 and coming across
the Lebanon/Corvallis exit. Looking at the sign, you may think these two places are right next to each other, but really, there is a good 35 minute drive between the cities. In the case of referred pain it is as if the brain is looking at the sign and thinking the low back and the leg are the same place. While sciatica is more serious than referred pain, both can be treated conservatively with therapies like chiropractic, massage and physical therapy. These approaches to sciatica and referred pain are more effective and safer than medications or surgery. If you suspect that you or somebody you know has one of these problems our team of professionals is ready to help. Call us at 541-753-1287 or visit our website yourbodyofhealth.com.
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Save wood ash If you have a wood-burning stove or heater, autumn is the time for cleaning out the ash box and chimney. Save the ashes from the stove box (but don’t use the chimney sweepings) and add them to the compost bin. Use only ash from clean materials and sprinkle onto compost to avoid clumping.
Cover the pile or use an enclosed composter The compost pile should be moist, but not sodden. Any open compost pile should be covered with a tarp to shed excess rain. Ideally, enclosed composters should be used because they retain the moisture from the materials being composted and deter pests.
SafeHaven continued from page 13 Dogs: Kirkland adult and small breed food, grain-free food, dog treats, toys (kongs and rope toys), puppy chow, Greenies pill pockets, and hot dogs for training At SafeHaven Humane Society, our goal is to find permanent, loving homes for all animals entrusted in our care. SafeHaven is a non-profit, full adoption shelter that does not euthanize animals for population control. We
are solely supported by donations, events, and adoption fees. SafeHaven Humane Society is located at 33071 Hwy 34 in Albany (just 1/4 mile west of I-5). The shelter is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday to Monday from noon to 5 p.m. View adoptable animals online at safehavenhumane.org
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