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One local company has become a trusted source By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
A local company’s products are so diverse that they’re used as flavorings for beers, cooking in the kitchen, for skin care and even herbal remedies. And though it didn’t start here, Mountain Rose Herbs has put Eugene on the map as a trusted source for dried herbs and essential oils. The company recently opened a storefront in downtown Eugene, but it’s already known worldwide for its extensive catalog of products. “Mountain Rose has around 1,500 products and that equates to about 6,000 different sizes and finished products,” says Christine Rice, product manager and staff aromatherapist, who oversees all products, packaging, labeling and website information. As aromatherapist, she handles some of the company’s initial sourcing and the quality control for all the company’s approximately 115 essential oils. The company currently employs about 200 people.
essential oils have a variety of uses As might be expected, the essential oils are among the most popular products because they can be used as aromatherapy or for their topical medicinal purposes. “Essential oils are volatile plant oils that are made for various reasons by the botanicals, whether it’s for protection, pollinating, attraction or scent,” Rice says. “They are usually steam-distilled and extracted via water, and in some cases citrus oils are cold pressed out of the peels.” Inhaling essential oils can just make you feel better or, in the case of lavender, might even improve your headache. “Our oils could be used both for a topical remedy or as a perfume,” Rice says.
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Christine Rice, product manager and staff aromatherapist, stands in front of the essential oil display at Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile, the company’s new storefront in downtown Eugene. Page 1, the store sells books and supplies for do-it-yourself projects such as herbal remedies and green cleaning. A hydrosol is the water left over after an essential oil distillation. A rose hydrosol, for example, would be made after the rose essential oil had been distilled using a steam distillation method. “There are some distillers who specialize in the hydrosol and other distillers specialize in both, but the result of a distillation is an essential oil and a hydrosol,” Rice says. “A big thing to remember is they are not only extracting the volatile oils but also the water-soluble plant material, and hydrosols usually contain less than 3 percent essential oil, and that’s on the high end, so they’re a little safer.” The oils themselves vary in safety. Some, such as Western red cedar, can be irritating if
they are used directly on the skin in undiluted form. Most are really safe to use, but some have stronger constituents in them; for instance, clove and the oil of some firs have more of the skin-irritating components in them. “You should always be using a diluted oil,” Rice says. “You just don’t want to dump it on your skin regardless of how safe it is.” For essential oils, herbalists generally recommend using a one-to-two ratio. For older adults who may have more sensitive skin, Rice suggests using a ratio closer to 1 percent, which is about six drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil or hydrosol. Rice recommends searching for oils by their Latin names
because botanicals may have a variety of common names, and because different plant parts can be used to create different oils — and those parts can have their own common names. All companies claim to be “the best” or the “purest,” so do your research before buying. “I encourage people to ask a lot of questions of whatever supplier they’re working with,” she says. “What you’re looking for is a pure distillation that isn’t diluted with another carrier and that isn’t adulterated. As a consumer, you want to know what you want to purchase. It’s important to know the Latin name of the oil you want and the plant part it’s made from.” Mountain Rose offers pure distillates and cold-pressed cit-
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rus oils, and uses its blog to explain the importance of cold pressing. “Most essential oils are distilled with a combination of water and steam, but oils from citrus peels are cold expressed to preserve all of the aromatic botanical goodness that they possess,” the blog says. “This process involves puncturing the skins of either the whole fruit or just the fruit peel and pressing the essential oil out. With this process, a little bit of juice is also extracted, which is then separated from the essential oil. For therapeutic uses, you want to buy a citrus oil that is cold expressed, however you can find distilled citrus oils on the market as well. These oils are mostly
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“Some of our customers are very into just the herbs or just the teas. Then there are the people who want to come in and look at everything.”
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used in the fragrance industry and have different characteristics than an expressed citrus oil.” Mountain Rose also offers a small line of absolutes — oils that are solvent-extracted and well-suited for the fragrance industry because of their potency. “And, depending on the solvent, there’s always a chance that there’s some trace of the solvent left over from extraction,” Rice says, “so that’s why we don’t like to use them for topical uses.”
Mountain rose’s beginnings In 1987, an herbalist in northern California named Rosemary Gladstar opened a mail-order business and retail herb shop to supply students in her California School of Herbal Studies. When she moved to Vermont in 1991, she moved only the herbal school, and the business changed hands. New owner Rose Madrone enlisted the help of herbalist Julie Bailey, who eventually purchased Mountain Rose Herbs. They hired Shawn Donnille, who created the company’s first website and eventually became co-owner. In 2001, they moved the company to Pleasant Hill, and finally to a larger facility in Eugene seven years ago. As they’ve grown the company, Bailey and Donnille have
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Mercantile assistant manager purposefully chosen to give back to the community and environment by selling only organic-certified, when available. “We do strive to have everything certified organic,” Rice says. “In most cases, organic products are being cultivated on a farm, but in some cases, they are being wild harvested from organic-certified lands and forest areas.” If it’s not possible to certify a product as organic, the team works closely with its harvesters to make sure they are harvesting at the right time and providing safe sustainable harvests, she adds. “Shawn is a very strong environmental activist so treating the earth carefully and taking care of everything is really strong with him and organics is a very good way to do that,” Rice says. “We do site visits with a lot of our suppliers. We have a very close relationship with our Indian suppliers and also have been visiting a lot of our European suppliers as well.
Our procurement department is four people who each specialize in a different region. We also have someone local who handles all of our local farms and wild harvesters.” Although customers could purchase products at pickup counters in the Pleasant Hill and the Eugene warehouse, Rice says it left them wanting more. “We also found that a lot of people from around the state who were traveling through Eugene wanted to come in and see the products themselves and see the packaging, so the pick-up parlor didn’t quite meet the customer demand we had,” she says. The 2,000-square-foot facility is near the downtown Eugene post office and Allann Bros. coffee shop, in a space previously occupied by Oak Street Vintage, which moved to a larger spot nearby. The store had a soft opening in October and a grand opening Nov. 5. The new store stocks all of
the company’s 115 essential oils and hydrosols in the halfounce size. Larger sizes and other products can be purchased online, and all orders can be picked up at the mercantile store. “Some of our customers are very into just the herbs, or just the teas,” says mercantile assistant manager Sara Seitzman. “Then there are the people who want to come in and look at everything.” The new storefront gets a lot of foot traffic not possible before. The store has plenty of samples to touch and smell, from herbs and spices to body care. There are DIY manuals, herbal materia medica books, reference and recipe books. Each section in the store has corresponding books nearby. One popular area is the line of pet products, including herbal flea powder for cats and dogs, and a line of glycerin herbal extracts that provide immune and joint support. Also available for pets are an anti-itch spray, a dry flea shampoo and a salve for hot spots, an herbal rinse and, of course, a variety of cat nip. Have a specific need? The herbal health section holds a full line of extracts in single and combination blends. The names are self-descriptive, so it’s easy to search for a topic like “joint support” or “memory care.” “We do have a joint care, we have a male care, we have both a ‘wise woman’ and a ‘crone care’ depending on what stage
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Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile is located at 152 W. 5th Ave., Eugene, and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 800879-3337 or 541-7417307. of life you’re in as a woman, blends for circulatory health and adaptogen blends for general adrenal support,” Rice says. Herbal tea blends might help with sleep support and digestive care. The store provides a large line of culinary herbs, blended in house, as well as seed packets to try growing your own. Lastly, the tea section offers more than 75 loose-leaf teas, both caffeinated and herbal. “A lot of those recipes are original to when Rosemary Gladstar owned the company,” Rice says. “Throughout the years, they’ve been formulated by both Shawn and Julie and now we have a custom tea blender on staff.” This section also includes tea accessories such as infusers and teapots. Seitzman speaks about some recent older adult customers who enjoy the seasoning blends for cooking. “One lady said she wanted the blends because it’s easier than having to deal with individual containers of herbs when she wanted to cook,” she says. ■
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■ Examining the urban growth boundary
(Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on Envision Eugene, the city’s planning method for growth over 20 years. The first part appeared in the March issue.) By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
We’ve all seen it, the urban sprawl of a community building housing deeper into farmlands and forests. But that’s not the plan for the city of Eugene and its urban growth boundary, or UGB. While some things have yet to be decided, some aspects of the UBG already are determined. The UGB will not be expanded for housing, says Eric Brown, assistant planner. Instead, the expansion will include parks, schools and industrial uses – meaning, the development of jobs. New housing within the UGB over the next 20 years will need to be high-density
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Eugene is in the middle of adopting a new plan for its urban growth boundary which will preserve public spaces, such as Skinner Butte Park (shown here), while also allowing for the needs of a growing population over the next 20 years. housing — apartments and multiplexes that fit more people into the same land space of what might previously have been the site of a single-family home. Brown says he attended an
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Envision Eugene drop-in planning session recently and spoke to a senior woman who lives downtown and walks everywhere with the aid of a walker. He said she strongly supports more downtown housing. Brown acknowledges that there is currently not a lot of housing in downtown Eugene. “That’s something that both the planning team and the community development team want,” he says. “One of the programs is MUPTE. It’s pretty controversial in the community but it’s one of the ways we can support downtown housing.” Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption, or MUPTE, was
approved by Eugene’s City Council on July 13, 2015. MUPTE (pronounced MUPtea) allows for a 10-year taxexempt status for multi-unit housing projects in Eugene’s core areas. So far, 28 MUPTE-qualified housing projects have been built in Eugene. Projects designed especially for students do not qualify for MUPTE. People don’t like the idea of giving tax breaks to big development firms, so there is some concern about how this legislation will affect the city’s coffers. The city is increasing flexibility for SDUs, or secondary dwelling units, which might include “granny flats,” apart-
ments above a garage, a basement suite or a tiny house in the backyard of an existing home. There are no plans to radically change the permitting processes to admit these types of structures across the board, but the city is looking into how it can allow more of them. Brown says there was an attempt two or three years ago within the city permitting process to increase the allowances for these types of dwellings, but unfortunately, that resulted in more restrictions. “That’s just how that conversation went,” he says, “so I think we’ll be re-opening that.”
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • APRIL 2017 area in north Springfield. Springfield has moved forward with a plan to develop its own UGB. The Springfield 2030 Plan is also bringing in the community’s vision and values to help guide the process. On Dec. 5-6, Springfield and Lane County co-adopted ordinances to expand Springfield’s UGB, and to change some land use policies and zoning. The new Springfield UGB adds 257 acres out of 273 acres in the North Gateway and Mill Race expansion areas. It designates 53 acres of land located within the FEMA Floodway in the North Gateway expansion area as a natural resource and also expands the UGB to include 455 acres of existing public, parks and open space land. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development must accept these changes before they are formally adopted.
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One of the ways the planning department is maintaining the current UGB for housing is by changing the minimum density in its R-2 medium density residential zone. They’re bumping up the minimum density for new construction in that zone from 10 to 14 units per acre. “We’re not restricting the types of housing that could go in there, but it could result in smaller homes on smaller lots,” Brown says. “We heard from the community and, in particular from older folks, that they are interested in a smaller home to maintain, a smaller yard to maintain and a less costly place to live.” The senior woman who spoke with Brown at the meeting, he says, was “bright and positive and full of life.” He doesn’t remember her name, but does remember that she had given up her vehicle and gets to most of her appointments by walking and using ride services. “She came to the meeting to let us know how valuable it was to her to live in downtown Eugene and she wanted other folks to have that opportunity,” Brown recalls.
the next 10 years Eugene is 10 years into this UGB planning process now. In 2017, Brown and other planners are hoping to adopt its partial UGB plan based on the present findings. “We’re adopting the elements of our plan to adopt the UGB and there are other parts that will be a phase two,” he explains. “We’re on track to adopt our UGB by the summer of 2017 if all goes to plan and, so far, it looks like it will.” A key part of Envision Eugene is to increase density along Eugene’s key corridors: South Willamette Street, West 11th Avenue, Highway 99, River Road, Coburg Road and Franklin Boulevard. “If we’re able to implement the vision we’d see more den-
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Being able to easily access enjoyable things to do such as shops and restaurants, along with necessities such as pharmacies, is a goal of Eugene’s future planning. sity along those key corridors with more multi-family housing and more townhomes along those corridors and more people living within a 20-minute walk of shops and services,” Brown says. That 20-minute number is important, because it speaks to the needs of older generations as well as meeting a key goal of increased density. According to the city’s website, “20-minute neighborhoods are places where residents have easy, convenient access to many of the places and services they use daily including grocery stores, restaurants, schools and parks, without relying heavily on a car. They are characterized by a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses all within an easy walk. They have higher concentrations of people and are complete with the sidewalks, bike lanes and bus routes that support a variety of transportation options.”
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envision eugene, eugene-or.gov/760/Envision-Eugene eugene’s urban Growth Boundary, eugene-or.gov/ 2988/Urban-Growth-Boundary
eugene’s Mupte, eugene-or.gov/829/Multi-Unit-Property-Tax-Exemption 20-minute Neighborhoods, eugene-or.gov/1216/ What-is-a-20-Minute-Neighborhood
springfield urban Growth Boundary plan, ci.springfield.or.us/DPW/2030Plan.htm West eugene emX, ltd.org/west-eugene-emx
Decreasing transportation costs is a sideways way of making living in a particular place more affordable. Eugene’s planners are moving ahead with transportation projects such as expanding BRT, which is Lane Transit District’s EmX bus lines going farther and more frequently out West 7th and West 11th avenues. The West Eugene EmX project is under construction,
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It’s complicated With so many things to take into consideration and so many different needs to be met by one single piece of legislation, there are bound to be different perspectives. Brown says he hears from residents who strongly support opening up the UGB for more housing. They are concerned about how this movement toward density will impact their existing neighborhoods. Then there are others who don’t want any more industrial land uses or tax-exempt apartment complexes. “It’s our job to hear from all people in the community — developers, senior citizens, downtown business owners, students — everybody who lives in our community,” Brown says. “We have to plan for all of them, and on balance what we’ve heard is the community doesn’t want to expand for housing but they are willing to accept limited expansion for jobs, parks and schools — non-commercial expansions. Planning for density is a complicated thing.” ■
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■ Don’t let your age stop you from becoming an organ donor
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Aimee Adelman was born with cystinosis, a rare metabolic disorder that damages various organs in the body. By the time she was a high school senior, she needed a kidney transplant. Fortunately, her father was able to donate one of his kidneys, but a year later, a biopsy revealed Adelman had acute rejection and eventually would need another kidney. “It basically is a very slow progression of rejection of that kidney,” says Adelman, now manager of education initiatives at Donate Life Northwest. She spent three years in college until symptoms of the kidney rejection worsened, putting her in the hospital with numerous complications and various periods of dialysis. She received her second kidney transplant on July 24, 2011, an important day in her life. It was given by a deceased donor and has proven to be a near-perfect match. Through Donate Life Northwest, Adelman has met many donor families — those individuals whose loved ones indicated they would donate their organs at the time of their death. “It’s such an incredible experience to be able to meet those donor families,” she says, explaining that recipients and donor families can choose to write a letter to one another. “I’ve never gotten to meet mine, but I’ve had that experience to see how grateful (other donor families) are that their loved one was able to make this incredible gift. And now their loved one is living on and giv-
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Although Nelda Copsey was not a match for her sister in need of a kidney transplant, she has done everything she can to get the word out about organ donations. Page 1, Aimee Adelman works for Donate Life Northwest. ing life to other people. And both recipients and donor families are so grateful for that process.” Advances in medical technology are astounding, and it might seem that organ donations are no longer necessary. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the United States hit an all-time high this year. Nevertheless, about 8,000
people in the United States — or 22 people a day — die each year awaiting an organ transplant. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) — a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that connects and serves the nationwide network of organizations, medical professionals, recipients and donors — provides up-todate statistics of those waiting
for a donation. It also provides current numbers of donations given and received during the past year. Learn more at optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/data/. Donors can register as early as age 13, and there is no age limit for registering as a donor. Never conclude that you’re too old, Adelman says. “When it comes to organ donation, the age of a person is a factor,” she says, “but what we
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depoe Bay features crab, boats
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To accommodate this year’s Easter holiday, Depoe Bay’s annual Crab Feed and Wooden Boat Show now takes place April 22-23. Thousands of pounds of delicious whole Dungeness crab will be cooked to perfection at Depoe Bay’s Community Hall, 220 S.E. Bay St. Indoor and outdoor dining will be available, with a selection of brews in the beer garden courtesy of the Rusty Truck Brewing Company. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. The 22nd annual Classic Wooden Boat Show will display dozens of hand-crafted vessels at “the world’s smallest harbor.” Try your hand at building your own vessel at the popular model boat building booth and bring it home.
The kids will love this fun experience for the whole family. Admission to both events are free. On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of colorful bathtub ducks will be released into the harbor at the annual Ducky Derby. Buy a ticket for a chance to win great prizes provided by Depoe Bay merchants, including clothing, dining passes, hotel stays and authentic shipwreck treasure. Bay-front merchants will be open throughout the weekend with food, beverages, art and gifts to satisfy every taste. Depoe Bay’s U.S. Coast Guard station will open its doors to tours of its patrol and rescue boats stationed dockside. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the Pacific with the Coast Guard, this is your opportunity. Thanks to a resident pod of gray whales, Depoe Bay enjoys year-round whale watching and has earned the title of “Oregon’s whale watching capitol.” At the Whale Watch-
ing Center, park rangers are ready to help spot gray whales. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and admission is free. Contact Nick Bruyer, Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce, at 541-270-3944 or r8vegas@gmail.com, to plan your group trip. ■
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From the alien land laws of the early 1900s to redlining and urban renewal of Oregon’s black neighborhoods in the 1990s, federal and state policies have affected — and continue to have an impact on — Oregon’s communities of color. “This Land,” an online multimedia project produced by Oregon Humanities, collects and connects stories
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about land, home, belonging, and identity by Oregon’s communities of color. The project, which is made possible by the Creative Heights Initiative of the Oregon Community Foundation, uses film, words, maps, photos, sounds and graphics by artists and writers of color to build a broader understanding of how policies and laws shape systems of power and land ownership in Oregon’s past and present. Every few weeks stories will be published on the This Land website (oregonhumanities.org/thisland), including a film about racist place names in Oregon; an essay and film about alien land laws and Chinese hop farmers in the Willamette Valley; audio and an essay about wildfire policies and tribal lands; and a film about land ownership and development in downtown Portland. Through the summer, Oregon Humanities is seeking new This Land proposals
from filmmakers, photographers, and writers of color. Details about This Land and the call for proposals can be found at oregonhumanities.org/this-land/about. If you would like to learn more about the project or to get in touch with one of the artists, contact Eloise Holland at 503-241-0543/800-7350543, ext. 123, or e.holland@ oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. More information about its programs and publications — which include the Conversation Project, Think and Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Public Program Grants, Responsive Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities magazine — can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. ■
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March 31 (through April 1) FlorenceFest ’17, wine and jazz event, 2 to 8 p.m., and noon to 8 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. $20/$25. FlorenceChamber.com.
Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, 455 Alexander Loop, Eugene. 541-4841180.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 7 a.m., Valley River Inn, Eugene. Carpool to Newport. Mossbacks.org.
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Spring Beach Hike, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $45. 541-6825318.
Idle Poets, 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $12. Thejazzstation.org for more concerts.
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The Murphy Beds, 7:30 p.m., 755 River Road, Eugene. $15. mmeyer@efn.org. Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon, Cell Block 7, Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd., Springfield. $10.
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Tracing Memories for Relaxation, 6 p.m. Sheldon Branch Library; and 6 p.m. April 11 at Bethel Branch Library, Eugene. 541-682-5450. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Yachats Overleaf Lodge, 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane, Yachats. Mossbacks.org.
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Personal Growth: Build a Joyful Dream, 1 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $14/$17. 541-736-4444. Cork’s Crew, traditional jazz, 6:30 p.m., Embers Supper Club, 1811 Hwy. 99N, Eugene.
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Learn to Swing: Dance Workshop, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. No partner needed. 541-6825450. Luke Winslow-King, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $12. Birds of Oregon and General Science, 9 a.m. Thursdays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5/quarter. 541-682-5318. Seniors in Sobriety, 3 p.m. Thursdays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.
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Swing Dance Party: Blue Skies Band with The Jewel Tones, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450. Eugene Vocal Arts and Eugene Concert Orchestra, “The Family of Man,” 7:30 p.m., Beall Hall, University of Oregon School of Music, Eugene. $24/$48. 541-682-5000. (through April 9) Radio Redux, “War of the Worlds,” Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. 541682-5000. Allan Vance Trio, part of First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. Free.
(through April 30) “Curtains,” 8 p.m. (2:30 p.m. April 9, 23 and 30), Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. 541-942-8001. (also April 21) Group Guitar Lessons, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $13/$16. 541-736-4444.
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Friends of Eugene Public Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9, Lane Events Center, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene. Cleaning with Essential Oils, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $15/$18. 541736-4444. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Sprinfield. Carpool to Cottage Grove. Mossbacks.org. (through April 22) Internet Basics for Seniors, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, LCC Downtown Campus, 101 W. 10th, Eugene. $79. Ce.lanecc.edu. Emerald Valley Opry, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5. AAUW, “Not Your Parents’ Library,” 10:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. Discover your Potential with Limb Loss and Physical Challenges, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bob Keefer Center, Springfield. $15/$20. Goo.gl/hblaXp.
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The Public Library: A Celebration in Photos, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. “The Living Last Supper,” 7 p.m., Camp Creek Church, 37535 Upper Camp Creek Road, Springfield. Also at 3 p.m. April 9. Free. 541-747-4716.
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The Art of Henna, 6 to 8 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $50/$60. 541736-4444.
Estate Planning, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.
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DIY Gift: Flower Accessory, 6:30 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $13/$16. 541736-4444.
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(also April 18) Chi Walking, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $11. 541-6825318. Open mic musical benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken. Drawing Unique Still Life, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. $66/$78. 541-736-4444.
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Kenji Carp, “New Technologies in Treating Balance and Coordination Problems,” 7 p.m., Hearing Loss Association, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene. Free. Legal and Financial Planning, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Road, Eugene. 800-272-3900. Memory and More, “Family Dynamics,” 10 a.m., First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Dr. 541-345-0341.
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Toni Glausi Quintet, 7:30 and 9 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $12.
Island Park Art Gallery Reception: Highlighting artists from OSLP’s Arts and Culture Program, 5 to 7 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444. iPhone for Advanced Beginners, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Willamalane AAC,
215 West C St., Springfield. $12/$14. 541-736-4444. (through April 28) Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Mid-Stage, 10 a.m. Fridays, River Road Park, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene. 800272-3900.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Corvallis. Mossbacks.org.
Siuslaw Chapter, American Rhododendron Society, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101, Florence.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 6 p.m.. club meeting. Mossbacks.org. Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group, 10 a.m., Campbell Senior Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “Protecting Ourselves from Scams,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. 541-342-1983.
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Social Security and Your Retirement, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444.
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Author Garth Stein, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450.
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April in the garden
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DIGGIN’ IT!
By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
Am I the only one who thought spring would never get here? What a winter it’s been. I lost count of the number of days I saw snowfall and there weren’t nearly enough of those warm intermissions that tide us over until the next storm. Even the weather experts have declared it a wetter and colder-than-normal winter — the La Nina effect. Now my fingers are crossed that we’ll have a normal spring. No more of that arctic stuff, please. The lawn is already growing and needs a weekly mowing. Utilizing spring rains, we can don our rain parka and sprinkle fertilizer on our water-soaked lawns. Bare spots can be sprinkled with lawn seed and will have plenty of time to fill in before summer. Weeds are much easier to tackle now, when they’re small,
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Photo by Grace Peterson
Pruning clematis vines, such as this “multi-blue,” can be confusing, but it’s wise to prune right after the blooms fade, about six inches from the ground.
easier to pull. And you’ll thank yourself later for getting rid of them before they spread their seeds all over. After they’re pulled and disposed of, a fresh layer of mulch over the area will help keep the area clean and neat.
My pruners always get a lot of use this time of year. The early-blooming flowering shrubs such as rhododendron, camellia and azalea can be pruned right after they are finished blooming. This will give them enough time through the spring and summer months to grow next year’s blossoms. If I haven’t done so yet, I will also trim my summerflowering Hall’s Honeysuckle vine to keep it from taking over the neighborhood. Speaking of vines, clematis
CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 (also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23) Early Rhododendron and Azalea Flower Show and plant sale, 1 to 5 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. 541-997-1994.
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vines can be one of the most confusing of vines to prune. The standard practice is to determine which “type” you’re growing and prune according to that type’s needs. However, I’ve found that the same principle that applies to shrubs also applies to all clematis types — prune right after the blooms fade. I prune mine all the way back, to within six or so inches from the ground. With an application of fertilizer/compost and a good soaking, the plant should put out fresh green shoots. Often it will rebloom. Additionally, this means the gardener won’t have to deal with that brown tangle of death that can accumulate if left unattended for any length of time. The one drawback to this method is that you won’t have any of the fluffy seed heads to enjoy but if you’re like me, you prefer to see the flowers over the seed heads anyway. There are early veggies that can be started from seed. Arugula, spinach and other salad greens grow easily in containers and I’ve found that this method helps keep hungry slugs at bay. If placed under a
patio cover, the rain will be unable to batter the poor things and splash soil upon their leaves, which means less grit to wash off at the kitchen sink. Seeds of peas, onions, carrots and brassicas can be sown now or purchased as seedlings and planted out. Just watch for slugs. And, needless to say, keep an eye on those weeds. In April, one must keep vigilant to nighttime temperatures. The garden centers have marigolds, petunias and other summer bedding plants for sale but a single night of cold temperatures can wreak havoc on one’s best intentions. Instead of risking it with these frost-sensitive plants, I focus on repotting and grooming my wintered-over container plants such as fuchsias, begonias and hardier root-bound perennials such as New Zealand flax, ferns and ornamental grasses. Rosebushes can use a dose of fertilizer and a top-dressing of compost. If you haven’t done so yet, you can prune them back now or wait until they’ve finished with their first round of blooms. With the world seemingly on edge, nature reminds us of what’s really important. ■
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UO Combos Jazz Party, 5 to 7 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. Free.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m.,
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Starhawk: Vision and Story for Challenging Times, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters, 11:30 a.m.,
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MICROGREENS? of note
By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Food fads seem to take up a large portion of today’s conversations about eating. There are trends seeking fusion cuisines, massive numbers of people taking photos of their food, and blogs discussing foods and fads. Over the years, and through vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, sprouts have become one of those fads. But sprouts have come and gone — and come again; and often there are problems associated with them. Too often, the high temperatures required to grow them, combined with the humid and wet growing mediums, create the ideal conditions for bacteria and other pathogens that create diseases for humans, says Brooke Edmunds, who represents the Oregon State University Extension for Linn, Benton and Lane counties. Sometimes even the seeds contain pathogens. Edmunds holds a doctorate in plant pathology diseases of vegetables and ornamental plants. One new trend, she says, uses the sprout idea without the problems. These are called microgreens. Sprouts take about three to five days to germinate and then are ready for eating. But microgreens are young, tasty vegetables that take 10 to 14 days, can be grown at home or in a greenhouse, or bought at a grocery or specialty store. They are smaller, and contain more concentrated nutrients than their mature, older brothers, but typically aren’t used in large quantities. Unlike sprouts, where the entire plant is used — including the root system and the greens – only the microgreens’ green growth is used. Additionally, these nutritional vegetables offer diners
for more information, contact edmunds at brooke.edmunds@ oregonstate.edu or by calling 541-766-6750 or 541-967-3871.
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Brooke Edmunds from the Benton County Extension Service says microgreens and sprouts can be started almost anywhere.
taste, delicacy and distinctive flavors, according to Wikipedia. There also are a number of varieties from chard and amaranth to cabbage and kohlrabi, and from basil to beets, chia, cilantro and clover. Also called vegetable confetti, microgreens are typically grown differently from sprouts. Much younger in usage than sprouts, microgreens began their trend in San Francisco in the 1980s, and started a growing trend in Southern California in the 1990s. Since then, the small
greens’ popularity has moved across the country and is grown on farms, in homes and commercially. Early varieties consisted of arugula, basil, beets, kale and cilantro. These now include chard, two kinds of amaranth, mizuna, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, chia, clover, tat soil, sunflower and peas. Spicier varieties include the greens from mustard, daikon radish, cress, pak choi and rutabaga. And, according to Edmunds, sunflower and pea microgreens are the easiest to grow. Growing them shouldn’t be a problem, she says. But
everything must be clean, from the containers to the soil. Using fresh potting soil is a good way to ensure the soil is without any pathogens or problems. Fresh seeds can be bought at various garden centers, health food stores or online, and Edmunds suggests using lots of seeds and planting them in yogurt or berry containers that have been thoroughly cleaned. “You also can buy them already growing in containers in the grocery store, like the living lettuces you’ve seen there,” Edmunds says. First, she suggests pre-
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SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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soaking the seeds then planting them. Once the seeds are in the soil and watered, all that’s needed is a bright sunny space, a couple of weeks and, voilà, you have microgreens. They may need to be rotated so they all get the same amount of sun. They are perishable though, so they need to be harvested with a scissors and eaten almost immediately. Some seeds require a small soak, for example cilantro takes one to two hours; others, like beets, require longer soaks. Some of the problems associated with them are spacing, over or under watering, water pH and light sources. For example, not enough light yields pale or spindly plants. If you need advice, or want to review the process, check with any local extension officer or a Master Gardener, “who know where the resources are,” Edmunds says. Finally, these tasty greens can pack a punch in nutrients. These young plants have more concentrated nutrients and the tastes are subtler, she says. Most, especially cilantro, have higher levels of carotenoids than mature plants. There also are higher volumes of vitamin C, especially in red cabbage, daikon radishes and garnet amaranth. The color is also useful in presenting a pretty salad or garnish. The lowest levels of vitamins come in popcorn and golden pea shoots because these vegetables grow without chlorophyll. ■
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caregiver classes slated at Hilyard 14 LANE COUNTY EDITION Do you wish you had a book titled “Be the Best Caregiver and Feel Fantastic Doing It?” Unfortunately, this book doesn’t exist. Each person providing care for an older adult will embark on his or her unique journey. Finding the right information ensures they are able to provide compassionate support and be an advocate for their friends or loved ones. A free monthly education series will feature experts and professionals who provide support to families and advocates for seniors and their care. The presentations, sponsored by Fox Hollow Residential Care Community, take place at the Eugene Hilyard Community
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Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene. Register at 541-3438439. Refreshments and printed resource material provided. “Navigating difficult conversations with Your loved one,” 10 a.m. April 20. Any conversation you have with an elderly parent is bound to be difficult if it involves losing independence. It can be both a rewarding and a challenging experience to be a senior caregiver. Over time, relationship dynamics will change. Knowing that every situation is unique, it’s important to remember that good communication is a key component of providing a successful caregiving experiences. Having mean-
ingful conversations with your loved one will help you identify the type of help and support your loved one desires. Learn how to start meaningful dialogue and keep your relationship with your loved ones strong. “Brain fitness for seniors — Important part of lifelong Well-Being,” 10 a.m. May 18. Brain exercises are important to maintain brain function and keep the mind sharp and alert. It is important to encourage memory exercises when you are a senior caregiver. Asking your loved one to share a favorite memory or stories about their lives can bring them enjoyment, strengthen their memory and increase their brain function. Learn about a variety of techniques you can use to encourage memory exercises. “Helping seniors Manage chronic disease,” 10 a.m. June 15. Self-management support is the assistance caregivers can use to encourage daily decisions that improve health. U.S. statistics reveal that one in four adults, ages 65 and older are challenged with managing one or more chronic medical conditions. If you are caring for a loved one with a chronic medical condition you may have found yourself wondering how to help them or even when you should to step in and help them. Learn how to support your loved one and when to become their advocate. “senior finances — What to do When It’s time to Help,” 10 a.m. July 20. Employ strategies to protect your loved ones from financial ruin. As our parents and loved ones age they may lose the ability to
fully track their finances. When seniors are unable to manage their daily finances, they may become susceptible to financial abuse, lose their home or risk having their utilities turned off. Often, they don’t know how to ask for help or who they can trust their finances to. Learn how you can make arrangements for financial assistance in advance or if help is needed now to protect yourself and your loved one. “Managing chronic pain,” 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Effective pain management is a crucial component to caring for the elderly. As a caregiver for seniors it can be difficult to know how to help a senior minimize and manage chronic pain well. Older adults encounter chronic pain as their muscles and joints become stiff and they become less agile. The difficulty is not only in what is the right way to manage the pain, but also understanding the risks and side effects of the medications used to treat pain. As a caregiver for seniors it is a good plan to learn what to watch for as you support your loved one struggling with chronic pain. “congestive Heart failure facts and fiction,” 10 a.m. Sept. 21. Caregivers can benefit from specialized training about the disease process of CHF and how to best encourage their loved ones to manage the disease. Helping a loved one manage congestive heart failure can be challenging at best. Elderly people managing this disease can feel overwhelmed with the changes that need to occur to manage this stressful physical condition. Learn to identify the symptoms, common causes and treatments available.
“living Without depression is possible,” 10 a.m. Oct. 19. Learn how you can help your loved ones suffering from depression. Depression in the elderly is different than with younger people. Often, it is associated with disabilities or other medical illnesses. Depression, if left unaddressed in the elderly, can increase the risk of other diseases and the potential for a heart attack. Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of depression early on. There are a variety of interventions that may help your loved one to avoid the risks. “skip the Holiday Blues and enjoy the season,” 10 a.m. Nov. 16. Learn how you can enhance your loved ones’ holiday spirit and create enjoyable experiences with family and friends. Take a deep breath. With some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy and memorable occasions. Older adults with underlying health issues could experience some difficulties fully embracing the holiday season. There are some simple tips you can employ to help yourself and your loved one have a more enjoyable experience with family and friends. “eating Is essential to promoting Health,” 10 a.m. Dec. 21. Learn how to identify underlying factors that affect appetite. As a caregiver for seniors it can be frightening if a loved one refuses to eat or is experiencing a loss of appetite. Often, there are valid reasons for missing meals or avoiding food. There may be underlying issues preventing them from receiving the proper nutrition they need to thrive. ■
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quite safe place to hide as she builds confidence in her new home. She is very curious about people and, once comfortable, will enjoy following you about the house and being part of the action. She enjoys her catnip toys, loves the bird on a stick and laser pointers. She has learned the lap is a great place to sit contently with you for attention. In time, she may be more willing to be picked up, but now prefers it to be her own idea first. She has a lot to say and also has a great purr. She is afraid of other cats and may be happiest as a one and only cat. With love and care, Lucy will be a wonderful cuddlebug. Meet Lucy at Petsmart, 2858 Willamette St., Eugene. Lucy has been tested for feline
leukemia and FIV, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet visit. For more information please call Beth at 541-255-9296.
RIO Rio is quite a character of a cat, from his big golden eyes,
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freckled nose, soft orange tabby fur, and long tail that wags madly when he is happy. He is about 5 to 6 years old, and was found starving and abandoned last spring. He has a great personality for a companion cat: He is intelligent, cooperative, and enjoys the sound of human voices. Rio is a very large boy who is not crazy about being picked up (he would not be good with active younger children), but he likes to give head bumps, sit in your lap, and generally be around his people and watch all their doings. He is a tolerant and adaptable cat who is also comfortable being on his own for part of the day. He is energetic and playful, and can’t resist a toy on a string.
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Rio is a dominant kitty who would do best as the only cat, and he is not a fan of dogs (unless they are smaller than him). He is good with his scratching post and litter box, and has left the furniture alone in his foster home. He has sensitive skin, but does fine as long as he is kept flea-free (indoor only), has a high-quality diet, and is not subjected to a lot of stress. If you want a smart and loyal companion, Rio is your little man. He has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (he is negative), neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed — plus you get a free vet visit. Rio is in currently in foster care. Call Beth at 541-255-9296 to meet him. ■
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providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Glenwood Manor, LINCOLN CITY OCEAN 1687 NW Division St., FRONT, fantastic view, Corvallis. 541-753-3408. fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/dishwasher, HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS no smoking, no pets. for senior citizens 62 or Very comfortable. 503- older, disabled and/or 843-3157. Email: holton handicapped. Accepting @macnet.com. applications at this time. We are committed to LINCOLN CITY OCEAN providing equal housing VIEW. Historic Wecoma opportunities. All utilities neighborhood. 3 blocks paid. Millwood Manor, to beach. 2bdrm, 2ba. 2550 14th Ave SE, AlFully equipped kitchen. bany. 541-928-2545. DISH TV/VCR/DVD. No smoking. Pets maybe, HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS with deposit. Email: de- for senior citizens 62 or hamer7848@msn.com older, disabled and/or for rates & pictures or handicapped, available at call 503-399-7848. this time. We are committed to providing equal Units for Rent housing opportunities. All utilities paid. SurfHUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS wood Manor, 4545 SW for senior citizens 62 or Hwy 101, Lincoln City, older, disabled and/or 541-996-3477. handicapped, available at this time. We are comMiscellaneous mitted to providing equal housing opportunities. LIFE AFTER DEATH? Find All utilities paid. Briar- your own answers. Read wood Manor, 643 Man- Spiritual Wisdom On Life brin, Keizer, OR 97303, After Death by Harold 503-981-8614. Klemp. www.eckankar. org, www.eckankar-oreHUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS gon.org. for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or Cemetery Plots handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. CEMETERY PLOT IN BELWe are committed to CREST Park, Salem, OR.
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Lot 1, BLK 36, section 6. VINTAGE CADILLAC $2000. 503-463-5311. WANTED, 1949 to 1979. Rust free, nice cars only! BELCREST MEMORIAL No major projects. Prefer PARK MAUSOLEUM: Fleetwood Sedan. jlp1 Niche, $2500. Call 503- 20k@hotmail.com/503871-7923. 538-8096.
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tographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503481-0719. HIGHEST CASH PAID TODAY FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS GUARANTEED! Free local pickup since 2010. We will beat anyone local by 20%! Call us NOW to get the MOST CASH TODAY!! Help others. CALL 360693-0185. MILITARY ITEMS WANTED by collector. WWI, WWII-present. War souvenirs, trench art, medals, helmets, swords. Mike 707-3380477.
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