Spring 2014 generations by News-Times

GENERATIONS A Quarterly Publication of

Cascades West Senior & Disability Services, Local Senior Centers, and RSVP

Assisters April • May • June 2014

What’s Inside?

• Emergency Readiness • Kale Chips

• Cover Oregon Assisters • Japanese Internment

Upper background cover photo by Jo Wienert

A PUBLICATION OF THE NEWS-TIMES

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INDEX

Experiences at a Japanese Internment Camp....... 2 Body Fat....................................................... 3 Living Well.................................................... 4 Puzzles.......................................................... 5 Oregon’s World War II Memorial...................... 6 Healthcare Highlights - Senior Studies................. 7 Book Review Long. Long Honeymoon.................. 8 Volunteers Needed........................................... 8 Puzzle Answers............................................... 9 Fun Old Ads................................................ 10 Did You Know?............................................ 11 Senior Scrapbook.......................................... 12 Pick of the Season - Kale Chips Recipe............... 12 Senior Farm Program.................................... 13 Protect Youself from Medicare Fraud................ 14 Emergency Preparedness................................ 14 Comics........................................................ 15

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“My Family’s Experience at a Japanese Internment Camp” By Earnie Bell, Methodist Minister, Retired Edited by Story Teller G. Mick McLean Editor’s Note: I could understand when 6’4” Earnie Bell made an offhand comment over lunch that he was “always the tallest in his class”. But, when he added, “And, the only one with blue eyes,” it led to the story of Earnie’s family experience between 1942 and 1945 at the Japanese Internment Camp in Topaz, Utah. Earnie was 11-14 years old during this experience. Later he served two years in the U.S. Army, I arrived one month before the Armistice,” Earnie says with a smile. Although he earned a degree in Civil Engineering, “Spending days drafting for Boeing was not attractive and I recalled the satisfaction of missionary work,” Earnie added. Earnie graduated with a degree in Theology from Boston University in 1958. His first pastorate as a United Methodist Minister was in Talent followed by seven other posts in Western Oregon. Earnie explains that the family discovered the Edgewater Inn in Waldport for summer vacations. When it came time to retire he scouted the Coast, ending up in Newport where his sister Winnie Payne and her husband Charles also live. Earnie and Katherine Bell raised three children and enjoy five grandchildren. The following are his words from his memory and research, especially with family papers, from a talk he presented at the Oregon Coast Learning

Institute at Salishan in January. “Nine weeks after Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 ordering the relocation of those persons determined by military authorities to be a security risk…they were moved within weeks to Assembly Centers and then to more permanent t Relocation Centers. The population at Topaz peaked in March 1943 at 8,130……The City of Topaz, the fifth largest in Utah, was one square mile surrounded by a four-strand barbed wire fence….There were 32 blocks for barracks housing with around 250 people per block. My father was hired to administer the farm that was to provide as much food as Continued on Page 3

In his 8th grade class picture, Earnie, “always the tallest and only one with blue” eyes” stands on the floor while second row boys stand on chairs. Earnie remembers older brother Paul dancing. “His date was quite short, so she stood on a chair while he danced around her.” INSET: Earnie now.

Body Fat

By Shannon Rackowski Most people do not know how much body fat they have. In fact a lot of people think that their weight and their body fat are the same, but they are not!! Health and longevity studies clearly inpossible for the Camp so we moved into Block 2 reserved for families of Caucasians employed to administer the Camp. My parents requested the installation of a cooking stove so the family could prepare and serve meals in our three-bedroom barracks apartment instead of going to the common dining hall. (A Japanese American family would have been assigned one room.) There was no plumbing in the barracks so all residents had to walk to latrines in the center of the block, probably 100 to 200 feet………There was very little privacy and when the Camp first opened, many toilets lacked seats and partitions…..There were no

dicate that higher than normal body fat shortens the life span and can have a negative impact on your health. High body fat is related to an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and even cancer. The one area that most people seem to get really upset with when it comes to body fat is the belly, the abdominals, or the gut as it is also referred to. In this day and age where information is at the tips of our fingers with computer access, there is no reason why anyone cannot research what it might take to know how much body fat they have and how they can help themselves to a healthier

washing machines, just washboards and elbow grease. While my older brother was seldom around, I was content to spend time in my room, listening to the radio, checking the progress of the War on a World map, and wondering what was going on with my journey through puberty. I enjoyed getting a pass and going out on the desert to look for arrowheads. I planted a line of blue morning glories alongside the apartment where we lived and was delighted when they started blooming. I walked home from school with a Nisei kid who was quite short. Our classmates called us Mutt and Jeff.”

Near-Infrared you. Here are different tests Near-infrared (invisible) that can be taken to help you light which passes through with this information: the head of the bicep to meaWater Buoyancy – sure the wavelengths of perHydrostatic Testing centage of body fat. An individual sits in a tightly tucked position while BMI – Body Mass Index sitting in a special device and A formula derived from is fully immersed in water. height and weight. This formula is the dominant indicaElectrical Impedance Electrodes are attached tor in the medical community to the fingers and toes while to help determine a healthy electrical impedance ( re- body weight. It is the easiest sistance to current) passes test. It costs nothing because you can do this at home as it through the body. gives you an idea about your Caliper Test – Skin Fold numbers. Here is the formuSpecial calipers are used to la: 703 x your body weight, measure the thickness of fat divided by your height (in on various parts of the body. Continued on Page B6

EVERY CENTER HAD A STORE – Topaz Museum Art “Since photography was officially prohibited, painting and drawing was the main way of documenting the three years of internment……..Since a U.S. soldier’s base pay was $21 per month at the beginning of the War, it was decided professional Japanese Americans would be paid $19 per month, while skilled workers earned $16 and Unskilled $12 a month……… All Relocation Centers had stores where residents could by amenities, clothing, and snacks. They were Cooperatives, so members could earn a rebate from their purchases. Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogues were available as well. Many of the residents had jobs. Though pay was meager, they had a source for spending money…….”

The Bell Family in Berkeley. CA before their move to Topaz, UT Roscoe, Gladys Earnie, Paul Gordon, Winnie

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Living Well With the arrival of spring vidual to get the adequate vi- more about this method and comes the promise of new life tamins and nutrients that their explore the correct portion size of foods. and warmer weather. Take an opportunity to It is important make spring the time that individuals of a new and fresh start choose foods in your own life. that are lower in fat with prefOne easy way to kick erably no more start a fresh change is than 5 grams of by developing healthifat per serving. er eating habits. One easy way to do this is to eat An individual’s diet lean protein like is one of the hardest chicken and fish things to change about or by steaming, their lifestyle because it grilling or boilis a habit that has been ing foods rathdeveloped over years er than frying and can represent an foods. important part of their culture and family traThe most important change ditions. It is not necessary to body needs to thrive. A person that individuals can make is to go on a restrictive and boring should make sure that to eat diet, but to instead make small a rainbow of fresh fruits and eat breakfast. This meal gives gradual changes in the choices vegetables and work towards the body the energy it needs to eating five to seven servings of start the day and be productive. we about food. Studies have shown that men these a day. who skip breakfast are more Living Well, a chronic disease self-management work- The USDA has put together likely to gain weight and to deshop, makes several easy rec- a new “Plate Method” to make velop heart disease and diabeommendations about how to sure that people are getting the tes. correct foods in begin eating healthier. the right proporThe first thing a person can tions. Visit their do is to eat a variety of food. website at www. This is especially important choosemyplate. Is Published in part by Senior & because it allows for an indi- gov to find out

Starting fresh in life doesn’t have to be overwhelming and difficult. Start with small changes. Just eating 100 calories less a day (slice of bread or ½ candy bar) and burning 100 calories through exercise can lead to a 20 pound weight loss in just a year! So pick up that orange for a snack instead of the chips and see where the small choices lead you. For more information on healthy eating guidelines and other ways to manage a chronic health condition, contact the Living Well with Chronic Conditions Coordinator Kaity Lundgren at (541) 336-2289 or klundgre@ocwcog.org. Living Well is a free six weekworkshop sponsored by Senior and Disability Services and is offered through out Lincoln County. The workshop offers direction in how to manage chronic health conditions such as: diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, etc.

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HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message. It’s a numerical puzzled designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper lefthand corner and check all of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures gives you.

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CONSTRUCTION OF OREGON’S WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL

SALEM – The onsite construction of Oregon’s World War II Memorial began on the grounds of the State Capitol, on Monday, February 3. While no formal ceremony will occur, at 11 a.m. World War II Memorial Foundation board members and President Lou Jaffe, ODVA Director Cameron Smith, and supporters will be observing the start of construction. A formal dedication ceremony at the memorial is planned this year on June 6, the 70th anniversary of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy, France on D-Day. Jaffe said the purpose of the memorial is not only to honor that war’s veterans, but to educate young people. The memorial will honor members of the armed services, and everyone on the home front who demonstrated support through their work in the shipyards, in hospitals, as coast watchers, on the farms and else-

where. That includes women who built ships in Portland and schoolchildren who held scrap metal drives and hauled wagons full of tin cans to make their small but significant contributions. “It was probably our nation’s finest hour, coming together in a unified manner. And that’s what we’re trying to preserve. All will be acknowledged in a series of storyboards that highlight Oregon’s involvement in the war on the home front and specific military units,” Jaffe said. “The veterans, families and Oregonians who participated in World War II deserve to have a memorial.”

“Body Fat” Continued from page 3

inches). In the US, a BMI of 19 or less is termed as underweight, 20 to 24 as average, 25 to 29 as overweight, and 30 or more as obese. There is a belief that the guidelines

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Located at the corner of Cottage and Court streets, the memorial will cover a 75 by 75 foot area. At its center will be a 33-foot-high obelisk, referring to Oregon being the 33rd state in the union. A world map will be engraved on the memorial’s footprint with markers for major battles and theaters of operation. Oregon is one of only six states in the U.S. without a World War II memorial to honor its resident veterans. In 2011, then-Gov. Ted Kulongoski and the Oregon Legislature formalized a task force and foundation, authorizing it to build an official memorial in Salem.

may be too restrictive for the elderly. Other concerns are due to the fact that waist girth, age, gender and body frame are not taken into consideration. Please know that you con-

The foundation’s late2013 fund raising efforts activated several matching grants that helped the project come closer to its needed goal of raising $1.135 million before construction could begin. Jaffe expressed deep appreciation for the generosity of the Larry and Jeannette Epping Family Fund, the Murdock Charitable Trust, the R.H. Parker/ United Foundation, Dick Withnell, and several other major contributors who helped make this endeavor a reality. “But the largest donation came from the State of Oregon who provided funding and support,” he said. “We are incredibly grateful to them and to

trol everything about your body and how you take care of it. Nutrition is about good healthy foods and balance and portions; your options are vast. EXERCISE helps to keep your body in the

the hundreds of private donors, too.” Along the corner of a low wall on the memorial are the engraved names of the Oregon service members who died in or as the result of combat. Two black granite benches will invite visitors to sit and reflect on our nation and state’s shared sacrifice during wartime. With more than 1,200 veterans from that war passing away each day nationally, there has been a strong sense of urgency to build the memorial. Approximately 152,000 Oregonians served in World War II and of those, more than 3,700 gave their lives. There are more than 20,000 Oregonian World War II veterans still living. For information regarding the memorial’s construction, contact project manager Bob Plame, 503-887-6033. Donations to the memorial are still being accepted at: www.oregonwwiimemorial.com.

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SENIOR STUDIES

By: Gordon "Mick" McLean, Hospital Administrator (Retired) When someone tells me, “Things just aren’t as good as they used to be”, I’m reminded of a wise old mentor who told me, “Things just aren’t like they used to be, and never were!”, with emphasis on the “…AND NEVER WERE!” That has been helpful advice to me through decades of leading change in hospitals. Now a February 5, 2014 study released in the Journal of Neuroscience confirms my wise mentor’s observation that “The good old days may not have been as good as we remember.” The study notes that our brains are constantly rewriting history based on our current experiences and blending the past with the present. Writing in USA Today, Karen Weintraub notes. “Every time you pull up a memory, your mind reinterprets it for the present day (this) new research suggests. This may help explain, she adds, why we can be thor-

elderly and consideration given to more difficult driver license renewals. This study released February 20, 2014, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says those worries were misplaced. The study shows the over 70 “elderly” are less likely to be in crashes and less likely to be seriously injured or killed if they are in an accident. Several factors contributing to actual drops in fatal crash rates are that the elderly are generally healthier and more alert “Mick” McLean drivers. This generation of elderly grew up on highways oughly convinced something that aging seniors were goand freeways as opposed to happened when it didn’t and ing to be the new reckless those before them who first why eyewitness testimony is teenagers as a threat to highhandled reins and a carriage, and cars being built with safety features.

Remember the warnings that aging seniors were going to be the new reckless teenagers as a threat to highway safety?

(My first solo drive was in a 1928 International truck with a double low compound gear. It creeped ahead about two miles an hour if I notoriously unreliable.” way safety? Insurance plans remember correctly! What Remember the warnings studied increasing rates for was your first solo drive?) Generations April • May • June 2014 - 7

Long, Long Honeymoon: Living Large in a Small Can Book Review by Marilyn Smith Our little travel trailer sits idle in the driveway, backed up to the garage with its tongue sticking out, begging to get hitched up and hauled away on another adventure. It’s winterized, the wheels covered, waiting for spring, while I’ve been reading about trailer travel.

“Long, Long Honeymoon: Living Large in a Small Tin Can” is the ongoing story of Sean and Kristy Michael’s life on the road in a 25foot Airstream, towed by a diesel Ford pickup called SEEMORE. The Michaels had camped in a tent a little before they began looking at recreational vehicles of all kinds. They fell in love

with the classic shiny aluminum Airstream, found a barely-used one for sale, and spent their wedding night in it when they married in Florida in 2007. Kristy was between jobs and Sean, a filmmaker and writer, can work anywhere, so they set off to see North America. They’re still going, 30,000 miles later. The book, available

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer Opportunities in Lincoln County

• AARP-SD (Smart Driver) program is actively looking for persons who would like to become volunteer instructors. Training is provided and classes are offered to the public monthly. You choose the dates you are available to teach. Eligible expenses will be reimbursed (mileage, travel, etc). There is a high need in Lincoln City area. Contact Don at 541-563-3074. • Driftwood Public Library needs volunteers to shelve books, process new books, find new and interesting items for the glass case display, and more. For more information, call Dierdre at 541-996-1260. • Food Share of Lincoln County is in need of on-call or back-up drivers. Interested parties must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Driver duties include picking up grocery donations at our local grocery stores, and/or delivering food orders to pantries. Contact Nancy at 541-265-8578. • Friendly Visitor Volunteers are needed in the Newport area to help socially isolated seniors stay connected with their community and remain living independently in their own home. Volunteers can share a common interest or hobby, play board games, listen to music, or just chat with their Friendly Visitor client. Volunteers may also be asked to help the client run errands such as grocery shopping, haircut appointments, or going out for a cup of coffee. Volunteers must exude a willingness to be patient with Friendly Visitor clients and show compassion no matter the client’s situation. If this sounds like the right fit for you, contact Holly at RSVP, 541-574-2684. • Lincoln City Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to fill the following positions: kitchen help, servers, and drivers. Meals on Wheels operates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from about 8:30am to 1:00pm. For more information, call Cary at 541-994-7731. • Lincoln City Visitor Center is looking for volunteers who can devote at least 3 hours a week to assist visitors in the center. Shifts are flexible and no experience is required! The visitor center is located inside the Cultural Center. For more information, contact Beth at 541-994-3302. • Pick of the Litter thrift store is looking for volunteers to work in the store, sorting donations, greeting customers, and cashiering. The store is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10am to 4pm. For more information, call Charlie at 541-574-1861. • Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is seeking back-up volunteers to step in when needed in various areas, such as floor help and family assistance. Contact Celeste at 541-996-7132. • Samaritan Pacific Health Services is looking for gift shop volunteers and Emergency Department patient assistance volunteers. Contact Melissa at 541-574-4885 (ext. 2537). • SHIBA is looking for instructors to teach 2-hour classes in Lincoln City, Newport, and Waldport. The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program provides training and all learning materials necessary. Become a SHIBA volunteer and help your fellow seniors to better understand Medicare and make informed decisions about their healthcare. Contact RSVP at 541-574-2684. • Siletz Community Food Program/Pantry needs pantry volunteers for Saturdays, delivery drivers on Fridays, and volunteers for the Siletz Valley Schools Backpack Program. For more information, please call Kelly at 541-270-9010. • Trans-Med Drivers are needed to transport clients to and from non-emergency medical appointments within Lincoln County. Must have valid Oregon driver’s license and proof of insurance. High need in Newport. Contact Holly at RSVP at 541-574-2684.

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through Amazon Kindle for $2.99, is trailering how-to, travelogue, product endorsements, campground reviews, and learned-throughexperience commentary on cleaning products, RV etiquette, hitching/ backing/ towing, assorted inevitables (getting locked out, fixing flat tires, empting the black tank), and Sean’s evident delight in nearly everything associated with towing an aluminum bubble from Key West to Banff and beyond. Chapters are short – they probably started as blog posts – and Sean gets to the point of each quickly. In one chapter, “RV vs. Hotel,” Sean describes various hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays, comparing them to the trailer. “You don’t need a lot of space to be happy;

you need everything to be done just right.” he writes. The Michaels have a brick-and-mortar home but spend weeks or months on the road with the trailer every year. “Life should be a long, long honeymoon,” they say.

T h e i r website, longlonghoneymoon. com, offers fresh blog posts, links to Sean’s many videos, photos, and three DVDs of the couple’s adventures and lessons learned. I’ve been reading a few chapters aloud in the evenings, interrupted often by knowing asides, affirmations, disputes or chuckles. Our 2012 trailer season was cut short by a bad back, a root canal, and a new puppy, but after reading “Honeymoon,” we’re anxious to get back on the road.

Puzzle Answers

Become A Valued ICO HUBVolunteer! Thirteen Newport Christian churches have come together as one body to form a community help mission called Inter-Christian Outreach. The main function of ICO is operating a referral center or HUB where people can come and get assistance finding the government agency, organization or church mission best suited to help them in their time of need. We need qualified volunteers to handle the in-take procedure, assess the legitimate need and work with the Operations Manager in helping connect the person with the church or agency that the could best help them. The HUB is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am – 12 noon. Training will be provided and you will be working as a team with a current lead volunteer. If you feel this is something you would like to consider, serving as a HUB volunteer, contact Jim Myers at 541-270-0892 or email Jim at beachbum55@charter.net.

ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Connection Need help but don’t know who to call? Looking for information but don’t know where to find it? Concerned about your parents, grandparents, sibling, neighbor but unsure what programs are available to help? Senior and Disability Services in Lincoln, Linn and Benton County has a fully functioning Aging & Disability Resource Connection call center available to take your call Monday through Friday, from 9 am – 11:45 am and 1 pm – 4:45 pm. Your call will be answered live by a friendly voice that can assist you in getting answers to your questions. This is a free service that offers the public a single source for information and assistance on issues affecting older people and people with disabilities regardless of income. To connect with the local ADRC office either come in to our Lincoln County Office located at 203 N Main St in Toledo, call us at 541-336-2289 or 1-855-ORE-ADRC (673-2372) or visit our website at www.ADRCof Oregon.org.

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Lincoln Community Health Center Available by appointment (541) 265-0430

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Community Services Consortium (Spanish, English) 120 NE Avery Street (541) 961-4073

Lincoln Community Health Center Available by appointment (541) 265-0430 Lincoln Community Health Center Available by appointment (541) 265-0430 Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road (541) 444-1030

Community Services Consortium (Spanish, English) 120 NE Avery Street (541) 961-4073

You are invited to a class that will make understanding MEDICARE easier! Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance - SHIBA - is holding Medicare classes in Lincoln County. The classes cover the basics of Medicare. The class is designed for anyone eligible or new to Medicare. It is a valuable class for current beneficiaries that would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits and options for changes. Spouses and other relatives are also welcome to attend the class. The class is free.

SHIBA Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance

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Provide one-on-one, confidential service Provide assistance to Medicare beneficiaries without bias Provide advocacy services for consumers with claims, appeals, and complaints

Preregistration is required. To register for any of the following dates, please call RSVP at (541) 574-2684.

March 20, 2014

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April 10, 2014

5:30pm-7:30pm OCCC Newport 400 SE College Way

May 7, 2014

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OCCC Waldport 3120 Crestline Drive

May 15, 2014

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OCCC Lincoln City 3788 High School Drive

June 12, 2014

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OCCC Newport 400 SE College Way

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A new study in the journal Neurology suggests that working out is the most effective way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers studied roughly 700 study participants from Scotland, all of whom were born in 1936. Each participant reported their levels of leisure and physical activity at age 70, rating their physical activity on a scale from moving only to perform household chores to participating in heavy exercise or competitive sport several times per week. Participants were also asked to rate how often they engaged in social or intellectual activities. At age 73, participants received an MRI to measure certain biomarkers in their brains. Those who participated in more physical activity showed less brain shrinkage and fewer white matter lesions, both of which can be signs of Alzheimer’s disease. And while social and intellectual activities can be beneficial in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, the study found that social and intellectual engagement weren’tas helpful to the brain as physical exercise. The types of physical exercise most beneficial to the brain are still being stud-

ied, though information presented at the 2012 Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference suggested that strength training is perhaps the most effective form of exercise.

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Though vaccines are usually associated with childhood or foreign travel, older adults may need certain vaccinations as they age. Even those who received immunizations as youngsters may need refresher doses or vaccinations tailored specifically to the over 50 crowd. Seniors are urged to talk to their doctors about certain vaccines. In addition to flu shots, there are vaccinations that can help prevent other illnesses, such as pertussis (whooping cough), shingles, diphtheria/tetanus, and pneumonia. Shingles is a condition that affects those who had chickenpox as children, and can be quite painful. A vaccination is an easy way to avoid it. Many local pharmacies now offer on-site immunizations, saving people a trip to the doctor's office.

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SENIOR SCRAPBOOK • GOOD HEALTH = LONG LIFE Once again, Ed Johann:

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All officials are to be appointed by the Chairman in charge of the contest. Judging is to be done according to the point system. The method of scoring in physique contests, sanctioned by the AAU, is as follows:

Judging a Physique Contest (circa 1964) The use of cosmetics, oils, artificial colorings, or make-up is forbidden. All athletes are to appear on the stage as their names are called, walk in front of the judges, and line up for inspection. Each athlete, when called upon, is to step up on the platform to

Symmetry – 5 points Muscular Development – 5 points pose with maximum time of one minute, and then return to his place. Poses are to General Appearance – 5 points consist of front poses, a back pose, and Athletic Ability – 5 points optional poses.

Pick of the season: KALE Recipe

Baked Kale Chips

Kale is overflowing with essential nutrients such as calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Kale has seven times the betacarotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein. Kale is rich in chlorophyll and provides much needed fiber so lacking in the daily diet of processed food eating Americans.

Ingredients 1 large bunch fresh curly-leaf Kale 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, grape seed oil, and or sesame oil (your choice) Coarse salt (sea salt or kosher salt –your choice) Coarsely-ground black pepper (optional) Seasoning Option Ideas: Garlic or Onion Powder Cayenne Pepper or Chile Pepper Curry Powder Grated Parmesan Cheese Preparation Wash and dry the kale leaves thoroughly. De-stem the leaves (fold in half, cut along the stem then pull out the stem)

the kale & gently rub the oil into each piece. OR Use an oil mister and spray the oil over the leaves. Lay the kale pieces out evenly on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Generously sprinkle the leaves with the salt and pepper. Baking Kale Chips: Here are two techniques for baking the chips: 1.Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Bake for 20 to 35 minutes. Check the chips after 20 minutes. If they are still soft, bake another 10 minutes. Turn oven off and let sit in the oven and cool. Bake approximately 12 minutes or until the kale leaves edges are slightly brown and the kale is crispy.

2.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. When oven has reached the required temperature, turn the Chop or tear leaves into rough pieces-approx- oven off. Place the baking sheets in the oven imately 3-inch. (The pieces will shrink during and let sit approximately 12 minutes. Check and baking, so tear into pieces that are larger than leave in longer if you want crispier chips. you would like to eat.) When done to your liking, remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet. Do not In a large bowl, drizzle the leaves with the oil of your choice. Start with a little bit and add stack them while they are still hot. Makes a more as needed. Using your hands, gently toss large heaping bowl.

12 - Generations April • May • June 2014

Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program (SFDNP) What is SFDNP? The SFDNP, funded by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides low-income, eligible seniors with checks that can be used to purchase fresh locally grown fruit, vegetables and cut herbs. The checks can only be used at approved farm stands and farmers’ markets. The program is intended to improve nutrition for Oregon seniors and support local Oregon farmers.

How does it work? Approximately 77,500 eligible seniors will be mailed notification letters towards the end of April. Seniors who choose to participate in the program MUST sign and return the “Response Card” portion of the letter by the date indicated. Every

eligible senior who responds by the due date will receive $20 in Farm Direct checks. These checks can be

2014 Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program What is the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program? Families in the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) and limited-income seniors receive checks to spend directly with local farmers who grow fruits and vegetables. The Farm Direct Nutrition Program (“Farm Direct”) provides families and seniors an additional source of nutritious food and education on selecting and preparing fresh produce. Farm Direct also supports local farmers’ markets and farmers. How do WIC Families receive their checks? WIC participants receive $20 worth of green Farm Direct checks at their local clinic via a class or during an individual appointment, or sometimes at a farmers’ market. The Farm Direct Nutrition Program is just one of the diverse ways that WIC provides nutrition and nutrition education to participating families. WIC serves lower-income pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5 who have a health or nutrition risk. Women, children and infants over 4 months of age are eligible to receive Farm Direct checks.

used to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at participating farm stands and farmers’ markets. The checks may be spent between June 1 and October 31 in the year the checks are received. Am I eligible? To be eligible for the program, seniors must

meet ALL of the following criteria: Be at least 60 years old by April 1 of the current year; Be receiving either SNAP benefits or Medicaid on April 1 of the current year; Have income below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level in the current year; Be living in a situation where food is not provided for them, such as their own home or apartment.

Where can Farm Direct checks be used? At participating farm stands and farmers’ markets displaying a green program sign. Farm Direct recipients get a list of these along with the checks.

What foods can be purchased with Farm Direct checks? The checks can ONLY be used for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Items that can NOT be purchased include hot foods, dried foods, jams, nuts, honey, eggs, cider, meat, cheese, seafood, baked goods, plants, cut flowers, or fruits/vegetables not grown in Oregon (such as bananas, oranges, lemons, pineapples).

Why are these checks only good with LOCAL farmers? The program helps Oregon families support local farmers and rural communities. Produce at the supermarket may not come from a local farmer. Buying directly from the farmer means they get 100% of every Farm Direct dollar. When can Farm Direct checks be used? Between June 1 and October 31. After this date, the farmer will not be reimbursed for these checks.

How do seniors receive their checks? Eligible seniors will receive a yellow letter from the state in late April that will announce their eligibility to receive the checks. Interested seniors must sign and return the “Response Card” portion of their letter to the state by the indicated date. In order to be able to serve every senior who wants Farm Direct checks this year, the benefit has been reduced to $20 in green Farm Direct Checks. Seniors must be at least 60 years old and receiving Medicaid or Food Stamps on April 1, 2014, to be eligible for the Farm Direct Nutrition Program. Additionally, seniors cannot be living in a facility where meals are provided. To qualify, seniors must have a monthly income below $1,313 for a single person and $1,770 for a couple.