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MY FEELINGS ABOUT RETURNING HOME

HE IDEA TO RETURN TO my hometown brought an uplifting feeling. This journey of 400 miles to Southern Oregon felt right. A road trip has always been full of mystery and wonder for me. Remembering the places, people, neighborhoods, special relationships, seasonal sites, and variety of events offers reconnection at its best. I had scads of nostalgic, inspiring memories.

Hometown is defined as “the city or town where a person was born or grew up (lived significant years). The word was created in 1851. It can bring different emotions: Glad reminiscing or sad heartache. In my hometown there was familiarity everywhere. Several landmarks had endured the years. They were endearing to see. Being back was a stimulate

of delightful proportions. As a young girl I had my first romance. He was transferred and gone. Keeping in touch got lost but his memory remained. Other changes in my life — my grandparents died, classmates (like me) moved away, favorite businesses closed, one high school became two, and the population grew. Thinking about “home” can conjure up a vision of another place. Can there be more than one place that means home? I’m OK with “it is what it is” when “home” is mentioned. “Place is more important than strength.” (Author unknown) ☸ Sandi Hulden lives in Oregon City. Want to submit a piece of writing to Northwest50Plus? Submissions should be no longer than 500 words, and can present an opinion, travel or interesting story. No poetry, please. Submit to mte@northwest50plus. com.

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HINKING BACK ON PAST Julys, one of the first things that comes to my mind is the heat. It’s not uncommon to have no rain and a three-day — or more — stretch of 90-degree weather this month. (But I’m praying that we won’t.) This means that unless you are a “super gardener” and love the baking sun, the chores will need to be done in the early morning or evening hours. I am a weather wimp and wilt just like the plants when forced to endure anything over 85 degrees. From about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., I’m either indoors or in the shade, hopefully sipping iced tea. Despite the possibility of a heat wave, July is a fabulous month in the garden. Flowers are blooming everywhere providing nectar for hungry critters and the first veggies are ready to pick providing food for hungry people. What’s not to love about that? Then there are the berries. Just when

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we’re getting tired of fresh strawberries (not really), nature serves up another round of fresh goodies. Raspberries and blueberries, marionberries and more. Eaten fresh off the bush, the sun-warmed sweetness is one of the most enjoyable pleasures of high summer. I grow two types of ever-bearing raspberries — ever-bearing, meaning they produce two crops each season. ‘Heritage’ is a fat, juicy red berry and ‘Fall Gold’ is a yellow/orange, slightly smaller but sweeter variety. Both varieties grow in their own raised bed. While the plants don’t require special fertilizer to grow and produce bountiful crops, an annual top dressing of three or four inches of shredded leaf compost is a good way to keep the soil moist between waterings. Once the first crop of berries has finished, usually in mid-July, I cut those canes down which makes more room for the emerging canes that will produce another crop in September. My blueberries also grow in a raised bed. A few years ago, after neglecting

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I discovered that like raspberries, blueberry plants prefer consistently moist, freely draining soil to produce the best crop. So, top-dressing with shredded leaf compost to insulate the soil’s moisture has become a routine chore. I also take the advice from “Growing Blueberries in Your Home Garden,” an informative handout published by Oregon State University Extension Service. This handout spells out blueberry growing guidelines, from site preparation to selecting the right variety, pruning techniques and even growing plants in containers. Since my plants were already sited and growing, I didn’t need to focus on that aspect. However, the pruning and fertilizing guidelines have been very helpful. I’m seeing the results. The plants are loaded with berries this year. So much so, that I decided it was time to invest in a roll of inexpensive horticultural netting to keep the hungry birds at bay. Even if you only have a small patio, you can grow berries. A little effort pays off big in July, when you’re eating your own homegrown, nutritious and delicious fresh fruit. ☸

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THIS CRESWELL NATIVE DETAILS A LIFETIME OF BIRDING

OR MOST KIDS, LEARNING about birds means learning the names of a few local ones in the neighborhood.

For Creswell native Noah Strycker, however, learning about birds turned into a year spent traveling the world on a record-breaking birding trip, authoring several books and landing a job leading expeditions in both the Arctic and Antarctic. His interest started in the fifth grade when Strycker’s teacher put a bird feeder on the classroom window. “She stopped class each time a new bird showed up and she tried to get us to identify it and it went from there,” he says. “At about age 11 or 12, I just Above, Noah Strycker looking for birds at Denpasar, Bali. Opposite page, Strycker poses with Adelie penguins at a field camp in Antarctica. (Photos courtesy of Noah Strycker)

realized I really loved birds.” In particular, he’s most intrigued by seeing new bird species and many other “big list” birders. But, he’s realized, being able to add new bird species to his “life list” has meant going increasingly further afield. Strycker, now 33, took a year off between high school and college to work on field research projects in central Panama that connected him with an Oregon State University research professor, who later became his academic adviser. While at OSU, Strycker majored in fisheries and wildlife science (a degree in “birds” was not available, sadly), and he continued working on several research projects, in Oregon and around the United States. In 2015, he set a “big year” record of sighting more species of birds than anyone had before in a single calendar year, which led to his 2017 book, “Birding Without Borders.” Now, he spends about four months each year working with Quark Expeditions as an onboard naturalist specializing in birds, giving presentations and getting others excited about

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the birds they’re seeing. Through Quark, Strycker gets to visit the most isolated and breathtaking wilderness areas in both the Norwegian Arctic and Antarctica. He also leads tours for National Geographic and is associate editor of Birding magazine. Strycker’s authoring career got off to an incredible start in 2011 with his book, “Among Penguins.” In that book, as a self-described “bird man,” he chronicled a season of working with Adélie penguins in Antarctica right after he graduated from college. He was 22 and had been dropped off by a helicopter at an Antarctic field camp with a three-month supply of frozen food. Strycker kept a daily journal of his penguin experiences in the field, and an editor at OSU Press suggested he turn them into a book. “The same week after I got back home from Antarctica, I went skiing at Mount Bachelor, broke my leg and ended up in a cast and crutches for the next two and a half months and I had to give up my summer job,” he says. “When I got that email from the editor, I said, ‘Well yeah, actually I’ve got a lot of free time on my hands.’”

Closer to home

Despite having done field work in the Ecuadorean jungle, Costa Rica, Panama, the Australian Kimberley, the Farallon Islands, Hawaii, Michigan, Florida and Maine, one of his favorite experiences was right here in Oregon. At age 14, Strycker and his father visited Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, where they encountered a great horned owl that had caught a snake. Problem was, a nearby barred owl — rare in the southeastern Oregon area — also wanted that snake. “So, I watched these two big owls roll around on the ground and tussle with each other,” he recalls, the vision as fresh as it was when he witnessed it 15 years ago. “Finally, the great horned owl ended up beating the barred owl, which flew off and looked kind of stunned on a branch for a while and the great horned owl ate the snake right in front of me. I thought that was one of the coolest sights ever.”

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His second book, “The Thing With Feathers,” is all about bird behavior. For the book about his “big year,” Strycker traveled around the world. “I spent an entire year doing nothing but watching birds in 41 different countries on all seven continents,” he says, “and set a world record for how many species of birds anybody had ever seen in one calendar year.” Strycker identified 6,042 different species of the world’s estimated 10,400 bird species. It’s not possible to document every bird you see with photos, as some are too far away and, sometimes, they move too fast. But, because of his arrangements with hosts in the areas he was visiting, each bird on his list was witnessed and confirmed by at least one other person. The Guinness Book of World Records team took months to decide that his record couldn’t be verified well enough to make it into the record books.

“Birding Without Borders” was recently translated into German, and Strycker’s books have also been translated into Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Polish. He is also the author of the just-released National Geographic book “Birds of the Photo Ark,” which highlights Joel Sartore’s efforts to document birds by taking studio-style portraits of them. Strycker’s life list is now up to an impressive 6,508 species. He says some

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taking him back to his early passion for penguins. He’s starting a master’s degree program this fall at Stony Brook University, on New York’s Long Island, where he likely will be studying Antarctic ornithology. “I love penguins,” he says. “One of my personal goals is to see every type of penguin.” He’s not far off from achieving that goal — there are 18 species and he’s already seen 13. “They’re just fascinating creatures and they’re so easy to anthropomorphize because they almost look like little people how they waddle around and it’s easy to empathize with their various behaviors. But they’re also good indicators of the Antarctic environment in many ways, which of course people are concerned about now because of climate change. So, by studying penguins you can study how Antarctica in general is doing, and that’ll probably be some of the basis of my research.”

For Noah Strycker’s “big year,” he traveled around the world, including (above) the Andes Mountains of central Peru.

have much higher numbers than he does, but they are also decades older. To keep track, he uses an app called eBird. “It’s changed the world of birding within the last 10 years,” Strycker says. “It’s a global database that’s now being used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world. The way it works is you go out into the field, you have the app on your phone, it takes your GPS location and some other data. You punch in what birds you see, and then you upload that as a list. “It’s really cool,” Strycker says. “It’s being used by scientists to track migration and climate change and all kinds of things now.” Strycker’s newest project will be

His advice

Strycker encourages everyone to dress for the weather and start a birding list. First, he says, get a pair of binoculars that are 8-power or 10-power. Then, get yourself a field guide. “I like to use either the Sibley guide or National Geographic’s ‘Birds of North America,’ but any good regional field

guide that shows you the different birds in your area will be good,” he says. “And then, find your local hotspots.” Any local park, pond or green space will have birds. “That’s the joy of birding,” Strycker says. “There are birds everywhere, even in your own backyard.” If getting out is tough, you can put out bird feeders to attract them. He recommends getting to know your local birds first, and before long you’ll be ready to branch out. He also suggests connecting with local birding groups, such as local chapters of the Audubon Society, which often offer field trips. “I think birding is a social activity, as much as it is a solitary one,” Strycker says. In the Eugene area, Strycker’s favorite spots are Fern Ridge Reservoir, particularly out at the end of Royal Avenue in West Eugene. There, among the marshes, viewing platforms bring the birds up close. Peak migration time for most birds is spring and fall. June is good for breeding birds, and in winter Arctic birds fly south. “So, you really can see a lot of birds year-round,” he says. ☸

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TRAVEL LANE COUNTY HAS DEVELOPED A SELF-GUIDED JOURNEY TO WORLD-CLASS CULINARY AND AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES

OCAL RESIDENTS USUALLY KNOW THE best spots for their favorite farm stand or how to source local products, and now a project by Travel Lane County has compiled

those spots into an easily accessible map. The South Willamette Valley Food Trail is a free brochure and map of food and farm businesses in the South Willamette Valley that are committed to thoughtful and sustainable practices, says Bri Matthews, destination development manager, who coordinated the project. She was assisted by Stephen Hoshaw, public relations and social media manager. Available both online and in print brochures at participating businesses, the food map is being marketed to both SOUTH VALLEY | JULY 2019 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS 9

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Page 9: (Photo by Joni Kabana) King Estate Winery is among the several that are featured on the map (page 10). Above, the map also include farmers markets, like this produce from Lane County Farmers Market.

businesses and how they’re sourcing food in the Willamette Valley. That’s our key hook. One way it came through is in the “itineraries,” having them on one program. Right now, we have three angles of the food sustainable story: World-Class Wine (Eugene to South Willamette Valley Wine Country), A River Runs through It (Springfield to McKenzie River), and Family-Friendly Farms (Eugene to Creswell to Veneta). This is just the beginning, and we plan to organize several more itineraries. HOW IS IT ORGANIZED: There are 58 businesses on the brochure, organized in the following categories: Lodging, Experiences, Bakeries and Cafes, Eateries, Craft Beverages, Farms, Farmers Markets and Artisan Products. Businesses are located across Lane County, including Eugene-Springfield, Veneta, Junction City, Cottage Grove, Lowell, Oakridge and up along the McKenzie River. HOW WAS IT DEVELOPED? BRI: The South Willamette Valley Food Trail Map is a product of the South Willamette Valley Culinary and Agritourism Studio and will be the fourth iteration of the newly developed “Oregon Food Trails” branding initiative by Travel Oregon. HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO THE OVERALL GOAL OF TRAVEL LANE COUNTY? BRI: Our mission is to increase overnights stays using tourism as an economic driver and motivator. One of the key strategies is culinary and agritourism. We’ve seen people coming to Oregon and to Lane County for those experiences, so we wanted to provide a tool that visitors can physically use to market these amazing experiences. HOW DO I ACCESS THE MAP: Visit participating businesses, local Eugene-Springfield visitor’s centers, the Eugene Airport and hotels in the Eugene area. Or, visit southwillamettefoodtrail.com. HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE THREE EXISTING OREGON FOOD TRAILS? Visit traveloregon. com for details. ☸

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YOUR HEALTH | CHRONIC CONDITIONS

5 Questions AN INTERVIEW WITH OHSU RESEARCHERS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S

LZHEIMER’S IS A TRIPLE threat unlike any other disease — with soaring prevalence, lack of effective treatment and enormous costs. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and has invested over $455 million in nearly 3,000 scientific investigations since 1982.

The Alzheimer’s Association-Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter collaborates with Oregon Health Sciences University to work toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Responses to the below research questions are provided by the following members of the OHSU Rex and Ruth H. Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Center, one of 29 Alzheimer’s Disease Centers in the United States recognized by the National Institutes of Health and the only one of its kind in Oregon: ▶▶Allison Lindauer, Ph.D., N.P., assistant professor of neurology, OHSU

School of Medicine. ▶▶Aimee Pierce, M.D., associate professor of neurology, OHSU School of Medicine. ▶▶Lisa Silbert, M.D., M.C.R., associate professor of neurology, OHSU School of Medicine WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? The exact causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not known however we do know that Alzheimer’s is associated with a build-up of abnormal proteins in the brain, called plaques and tangles. There is also reduced metabolism

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and blood flow in the brain, reduced synapses (connections between brain cells or “neurons”), and death of neurons. Possible causes of Alzheimer’s under investigation include age-related changes in cellular “waste processing,” inflammation, and cerebrovascular dysfunction. IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND HEART HEALTH? It is well known that high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors are associated with increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older individuals. While this has been thought to be mainly due to the associated increased risk of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, there is recent evidence linking heart disease risk factors more specifically to Alzheimer’s disease pathology. For example, there have been several studies showing that individuals with hardening of the arteries (or atherosclerosis, a known risk factor for heart disease) have more amyloid plaques in their brain, one of the two pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The growing evidence linking “heart health” to “brain health” suggests that measures taken to prevent heart disease and stroke, such as maintaining adequate blood pressure control, a healthy diet and frequent exercise, could potentially reduce your risk of dementia, including that from Alzheimer’s disease, as you grow older. CAN YOU SHARE ANY TIPS FOR HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COGNITIVE DECLINE? Diet, exercise and social engagement are important at any age, and research shows that these things can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older adults. Breaking a sweat seems to reduce the risk, and we know that the risk is also reduced for people on a Mediterranean diet rich in plantbased foods, whole grains, legumes and nuts. We also know that when people are socially engaged, with friends or family,

it helps to protect their brains. WHAT IS THE LATEST IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-RELATED RESEARCH AT OHSU? We are conducting several novel clinical trials at OHSU, testing new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Some of these treatments include antibodies that block or clear amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, the proteins that form plaques and tangles. We are also testing treatments that may prevent Alzheimer’s in healthy older adults who are at higher risk of developing the disease due to their genes. In addition, we’re working through our telehealth program to help caregivers identify triggers for distressing behaviors in seniors experiencing cognitive decline. OHSU is also testing a clinical intervention called I-CONECT to test whether guided conversations by video can stave off dementia in socially-isolated seniors. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS? There is currently no treatment that can slow or reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Physicians, scientists, patients and families are all desperate to find new treatments, and the only way to do so is to conduct clinical trials to learn more about Alzheimer’s and test treatments in patients. Clinical trials cannot be performed without willing and devoted patients. It is highly likely that the first patient to be cured of Alzheimer’s will be a participant in a clinical trial. Some of the benefits of being in a clinical trial include access to novel treatments and technology, treatment by experts in the field, close monitoring of your overall health and brain, and the knowledge you are helping future generations have a chance to live in a world without Alzheimer’s. ☸

To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association visit alz.org. To learn more about OHSU, visit ohsu.edu.

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NE OF OREGON’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TREAsures lies in the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. This summer, professional rangers will be leading guided tours, sharing information about plants, animals, geology and the cultural history of the area. Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours lead guests to outof-the-way spots to explore, learn and have a wonderful time while coming to appreciate why the Sweet Home area is such Hikers on Browder Ridge Trail last year enjoyed the spectacular scenery of Willamette National Forest. Guided hikes are available this year. (Photo courtesy of Willamette National Forest) 14 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | JULY 2019

a special place. This year, there will be a number of hikes offered on topics that include general outdoor preparedness, wildflowers, and the long history of the Kalapuya tribe in the Willamette Valley. Hikes range from easy to difficult. Additionally, there are opportunities to make art in nature, paddle board, horseback ride, conduct citizen science projects and mountain bike. Registration for guided tours is handled through the National Recreation Reservation System. Visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 and press “one” for tours. There is a $3 service fee per tour in addition to tour fees. These events are offered under the Recreation Fee Program authorized by The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. These fees fund protection and enhancement of local historic sites for public use and enjoyment and the continuation of conservation education programs. ☸

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Peanut is the most loving and affectionate cat ever. She appreciates being petted and loves to give head bumps. She is low maintenance and appreciates having a window bed to watch the great outdoors. Peanut will greet you with cute chirps and meows but is otherwise a very quiet and mellow kitty. She loves every person she meets and is still a playful girl.

She showed up as a stray at a house in a rural area, and her owner could never be found. While she likely would be happiest as the only pet, she might be OK with a slow introduction to another mellow cat or cat-friendly dog. She is in excellent health, spayed, vaccinated, has had a recent complete dental, microchipped, defleaed and dewormed, and is negative for FIV and Felv. Her adoption fee is $60, which allows us to provide care for other kittens and cats. Call 541-225-4955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org.

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Newport 60+ Center recognizes Older Americans Month

ACH YEAR, MORE OLDER adults are making a positive impact in and around Newport.

As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. For them, celebrating Older Americans Month in May was a way to recognize the contributions of this growing population. This year’s OAM theme, “Connect, Create, Contribute,” encouraged older adults and their communities to: ▶▶Connect with friends, family, and local services and resources. ▶▶Create through activities that promote learning, health and personal enrichment. ▶▶Contribute time, talent and life experience to benefit others. Eloise H. - Resident Eloise H. - Resident The center has a variety of volunteer options available, including leading health and wellness classes, working in the office and helping in the lounge and Eloise H. - Resident gift shop. Eloise H. - ResidentVisit newportoregon.gov/sc, see Facebook or call 541-265-9617. ☸

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News Briefs Florence dog park needs volunteers Volunteers are needed to help with two fundraisers aimed at improving a dog park in Florence. Jolene Medeiros, who has lived in Florence for three years and takes her two golden doodles to the Singing Dog Park, has planned two events July 20 to raise funds and improve the dog park. Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to run the Bark in the Park fundraiser booth at Grocery Outlet. Volunteers also are needed to help clean up the dog park, starting at 8 a.m. The efforts are part of the Florence Oregon Dog Park Restoration Project, “in hopes that we can clean up the park and get new landscaping,” Medeiros says. She takes Sophie and Ollie to the park regularly, and wants “to make the park a clean and safe environment not just for them, but for the entire community. (I have) always been amazed at how the community pulls together to help their fellow neighbors.” The dog park was established seven years ago, she says, and now needs some major landscaping renovations. Medeiros recently met with city officials to discuss her concerns and ideas to improve the park, but was told the city does not have funds for improvements. For more information, or to volunteer, send an email to Medeiros at dogparkrestoration@gmail.com.

Jolene Medeiros at the dog park.

Eugene symphony awarded large grant

In an effort to support its impact through music, the Eugene Symphony has been named the recipient of a $15,000 grant to support an ambitious artistic and community engagement project in its 54th season. National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $15,000 to Eugene Symphony for its “Creativity, Connection, Community (C3)” project during the 2019-20 season. The project is an ambitious, season-long artistic and engagement initiative anchored by three months of concerts and related community activities. The project aims to explore the connections and social impact of shared artistic expression. Art Works is the Arts Endowment’s principal grant making program. “These awards, reaching every corner of the United States, are a testament to the artistic richness and diversity in our country,” Carter says. “Organizations such as the Eugene Symphony are giving people in their community the opportunity to learn, create and be inspired.”

Writing instructor wins excellence award Peter Jensen, writing instructor at Lane Community College, has won the 2019 Lisa Ede Teaching in Excellence Award from the Two-Year College English Association for the Pacific Northwest (TYCA-PNW). Jensen has taught writing for 30 years, mostly at Lane and at LinnBenton community colleges, including about 75 sections of WR 227 (Technical

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Writers Ken Kesey and Peter Jensen in downtown Eugene.

Writing). In addition, he has taught many sections of Shakespeare at LBCC, which led to his publication of two books about Shakespeare’s life and his use of peoples’ names in his poems and plays. TYCA-PNW applauded Jensen for the practical nature of his work in technical communications, the scope of his subjects, his use of student-centered activities, his focus on workplace writing, and his academic and workplace research skills and empirical report writing. “I like student-centered learning and the teaching drama of the classroom,” he says. He values the variety of experiences that students bring to class and says undergrads can handle advanced work if you engage them. Jensen has coached students writing about a variety of topics from the aerodynamics of the undersides of race cars, to caring for gum diseases, fire science, the effects of global warming on fisheries, and genetic engineering in Oregon, among others. He encourages students to consult teachers and librarians to find quality information. A writer since the age of 19, Jensen has published poetry, book reviews, a novel, news articles, and a 1970s era underground newspaper. His book “Confluence” was a finalist for the Oregon Literary Award in Poetry. Jensen has a bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, a master of arts from New York University, and has done graduate work at Northwestern University-Evanston and the University of Oregon. ☸

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OPEN MICROPHONE MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken.

NEWCOMER’S SOCIAL, 2 to 3 p.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org.

1 — MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9:45 a.m., Overleaf Lodge, 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane, Yachats. Mossbacks.org or 541-726-7169. 3 — BAILEY HILL FARMERS MARKET, Wednesdays, 3190 Hill Road, Eugene. Spencercreekmarkets. org. ADDRESSING REAL ESTATE NEEDS, 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. 541917-4444.

10 — (ALSO JULY 24) HILLTOP BIG BAND, featuring Sherri Bird, 7:30 p.m., Central Park, Corvallis. Free. ADVANCED GENEALOGY, 10 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $33/$39. 541-736-4444.

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FRIENDS OF THE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 100 W. 10th, Eugene. Friendseugenelibrary.org.

RHYTHMS, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Monteith Riverpark, Albany. Free. Riverrhythms.org. FIRST FRIDAY, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free.

6 — MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Portland, walk Pioneer Park to River Place Marina. Mossbacks.org or 541-7267169. SPENCER CREEK COMMUNITY GROWERS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 86013 Lorane Hwy., Eugene. PLEIN AIRE ART, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $77/$92. 541-736-4444.

8 — (THROUGH JULY 29) SUMMER SOUNDS, 7 p.m. Mondays, Monteith Riverpark, Albany. Albanysummersounds.org.

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11 — MEMORY AND MORE SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY, 10 a.m., First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene. 541-3450341.

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SAFETY AND FIRST AID IN THE HOME AND BEYOND, 2:30 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.

IN THE PARK, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Chintimini Community Center, Corvallis. $8 per

SKIES, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Chintimini Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler

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13 — CHINTIMINI TRIP: TALKING WATER GARDEN AND ALBANY CAROUSEL, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20/$25. 541-766-6959. BEGINNING KAYAK: SALMON RIVER, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Chintimini Community Center, Corvallis. $65/$81.25. 541-766-6959.

(ALSO JULY 17) CORK’S CREW, live traditional jazz, 6 p.m., The Embers, 1811 Hwy 99N, Eugene.

5 — CONCERT: CALAMITY JAZZ

(ALSO JULY 26) PRESTON AND GWEN, live music and dancing, 6:30 p.m., Eugene Elks, 2470 W. 11th Ave. Also at 5:30 p.m. July 30, Springfield Eagles, 1978 Main St.

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MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Sublimity, walk Silver Falls State Park. Mossbacks.org or 541-726-7169. SUMMER READING BOOK SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library.

15 — AGING WITH COURAGE, 2 to 3 p.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org.

16 — MANAGING EXPECTATIONS: ROAD TO FEELING GOOD, 9 a.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

17 — ACUPRESSURE FOR BACK TENSION, noon, Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $15/$18. 541-7364444. ART AND MUSIC AT END OF LIFE, 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. 541-917-4444.

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Suitable for a wide variety of abilities. $47. 541-6825318 or getrec.org. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, Story Stage, “Your five minutes in the spotlight,” 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.

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VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR, 9 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., by appointment, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. 541-917-7760.

19 — RETIREMENT PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS, 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

20 — MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Salem, walk Gaiety Hill-Bush’s Pasture Park. Mossbacks.org or 541726-7169. OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION, 9 a.m. to noon, Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $29/$35. 541-736-4444.

21 — 11TH ANNUAL BLUES BUILD BENEFIT CONCERT, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bennett Vineyards and Wine Company, 25974 Hwy. 36, Cheshire. $40/$45. Bluesbuild.org. 24 — WILLAMETTE HIGH ALUMNI LUNCHEON, 1 p.m.,

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25 — PAINT AND SIP PARTY, 6 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $36/$44. 541-736-4444.

27 — FOOD AND WINE FUSION: BUBBLES AND BRUNCH, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $43/$49. 541-736-4444. LINDSAY ELLIS PRESENTS: UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE - HOW SCI-FI IMAGINES ALIEN LANGUAGE, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free.

28 — BEGINNING KAYAK: NESTUCCA RIVER, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Chintimini Community Center, Corvallis. $70/$87.50. 541-766-6959. FERN RIDGE BEEF PIT BBQ, noon to 5 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 25181 E. Broadway, Veneta. Games, music, food and show cars. $16/$14. Stcveneta.com.

31 — STORIES OF IMMIGRANTS, 6:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free. ☸ Calendar listings must be submitted no later than the 6th of the month for events happening in the following month, to mte@northwest50plus.com.

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ITH SUMMER AROUND the corner and the warm temperatures we experienced earlier this month, keeping cool will be a priority. While heat-related illness is preventable, many people get sick, and even die, from extreme heat each year.

The two main factors affecting your body’s natural ability to cool itself are high humidity — because your sweat will not evaporate as quickly — and personal factors such as age, obesity, fever, dehydration and heart disease, to name just a few. People ages 65 and over, children younger than two, and people with chronic disease and/or mental illness are most at risk for heat-related illness. Children of all ages are especially susceptible to dehydration and heat-related illness because a child’s body surface area makes up a much greater proportion of his or her overall weight compared to an adult. Early signs of dehydration include fatigue, thirst, dry lips and tongue, lack of energy and feeling overheated. But if kids wait to drink until they feel thirsty, they’re already dehydrated. To prevent dehydration and heat-related illness in children, make sure they

drink cool water early and often and follow the recommendations listed below. If your child develops signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke (which Erin Guiliano can be fatal if left untreated), including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, muscle pain, a temperature of 104 degrees or greater, lack of sweating, rapid breathing and heartbeat, confusion or unconsciousness, seek medical attention immediately. To stay healthy and cool during the hot days to come, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following for people of all ages: ▶▶Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home is not air-conditioned, you can reduce your risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned, and using air conditioning in vehicles. ▶▶Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat event. ▶▶Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. ▶▶Take cool showers or baths to cool

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down. ▶▶Don’t use the stove or oven to cook — it will make you and your house hotter. ▶▶Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest. ▶▶Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. ▶▶Never leave children or pets in cars — not even for a few seconds or minutes. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 125 degrees within 10 minutes in 110 degree weather — a deadly temperature for humans and pets alike. ▶▶Get in the habit of always opening the back door to check the back seat before leaving your vehicle to make sure no child has been left behind. The majority of heat stroke deaths are accidental and preventable. ▶▶Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you. Seek medical care immediately if you or loved one has symptoms of heat-related illness, such as a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher; hot, red, dry or damp skin; fast strong pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion or loss of consciousness. ☸ (Erin Guiliano, DO, provides a full range of primary care for patients of all ages at Samaritan Health Center in Newport.)

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N TODAY’S WORLD KNEE REplacements are as common as blue skies. In 2015, for example, 800,000 knee replacement surgeries were performed in the United States, and it’s expected that by 2030, there will be three million done per year. We can thank an aging population for that. Some doctors are taking an alternative approach that uses the patient’s own stem cells to restore natural healing. Northwest Dr. Noel Peterson explains that the process involves harvesting stem cells from a patient’s own adipose tissue and bone marrow because they have the most abundant source of stem cells in the entire body. It’s not the controversial embryonic stem cells, but a therapy that treats joint regeneration, relieves pain and helps patients return to a longer and more active life. “There are many stem cell ‘clinics’ that have sprung up in the last year in Portland that are run by acupuncturists and chiropractors that conduct ‘seminars,’ really infomercials, on stem cells (Above) Imagine still being able to do your favorite activities, like Dr. Noel Peterson, who at age 67 still enjoys windsurfing.

where they sell patients on injections of placenta or umbilical cord or Wharton’s jelly tissue telling them these contain live stem cells,” Peterson says. “These tissues are sold to these clinics by sales reps of companies that sprang up to re-package vials of tissues that are taken during live hospital births, treated with chemicals to preserve them, frozen, and repackaged in vials and sold to these clinics as stem cells.” The FDA strictly forbids any injection of live cells into a patient unless the cells are derived from the patient’s own body, he adds. Peterson uses stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma to treat osteoarthritic, athletic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, male- and female-patterned baldness, post-concussion syndrome and aging issues. Cost for the therapy ranges from $2,000 to $6,000 and is not covered by most insurance. More than 40 percent of the 60 and older population has osteoarthritis of the knee, Peterson says, and most of his patients have been told surgery or joint replacement is the only option. Conversely, he has been able to achieve restoration of pain-free function without surgery or joint replacement. He cites a study by Virginia Commonwealth University showing that 44 percent of knee replacements were medically unnecessary. Before he starts a stem cell treatment, Peterson does a complete exam and reviews any lab tests. Stem-cell therapy is a one-time treatment and does not require anesthesia, he says.

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Mary Kroske, 67, and Jean Fairbanks, 72, recently traveled to Vietnam’s Mekong River, where they frequently were getting in and out of small boats. An active golfer, Kroske would need two days to recover because of the pain in her joints after playing nine holes. When she heard about stem cell therapy, she did her research and was impressed with what she learned. “In three months I saw significant change and by six months, wonderful change,” she says of her treatment. She now climbs up and down stairs, plays golf, sleeps without pillows and does other activities. “I got my life back,” she says. Before stem cell therapy, Kroske had tried physical therapy, chiropractic treatments and a product injected into her knee. She also had two knee replacements and did not want another. “Stem cell treatment takes time,” she says, “because you are re-growing body parts. You have to be patient and go to a good doctor.” They both credit stem cell treatments for making it possible to go on the Rhodes Scholar trip to Vietnam. The NFL has been using stem cell therapy on its players for years, and veterinarians have started using it. Peterson uses nonsurgical injection procedures for the permanent repair of damaged tendons, ligaments and joints. “There is a difference between life span and health span,” Peterson says. “What we should want is a healthier life span.” ☸

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SCIENTIFIC BREAKthrough provides new hope for millions of people living with multiple sclerosis. Researchers at OHSU have developed a compound that stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The discovery, involving mice genetically engineered to mimic multiple sclerosis, published in April in the journal JCI Insight. MS is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. In MS, the sheath covering nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, slowing or blocking electrical signals from reaching the eyes, muscles and other parts of the body. This sheath is called myelin. Although myelin can regrow through exposure to thyroid hormones,

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One patient said the research could be a “total game-changer” for people

with MS. Laura Wieden, 48, has lived with multiple sclerosis since being diagnosed in 1995. The daughter of Portland advertising executive Dan Wieden, she is the namesake and board member of the Laura Fund for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis, which funded much of the research involved in the study. “I am really optimistic,” Wieden says. “I hope that this will be literally a missing link that could just change the lives of people with MS.” Scanlan originally developed sobetirome as a synthetic molecule more than two decades ago, initially with an eye toward using it to lower cholesterol. In recent years, Scanlan’s lab adapted it as a promising treatment for a rare metabolic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD. Six years ago, Bourdette suggested trying the compound to repair myelin in MS. Supported by funding provided through the Laura Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the team turned to Ben Emery, Ph.D., an associate professor of neurology in the OHSU School of Medicine. Emery, an expert who previously established his own lab in Australia focused on the molecular basis of myelination, genetically engineered a mouse model to test the treatment.

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With promising early results, researchers wanted to see if they could increase the amount of sobetirome that penetrated into the central nervous system. They did so through a clever trick of chemistry known as a prodrug strategy. Scientists added a chemical tag to the original sobetirome molecule, creating an inert compound called Sob-AM2. The tag’s main purpose is to eliminate a negative charge that prevents sobetirome from efficiently penetrating the blood-brain barrier. Once Sob-AM2 slips past the barrier and reaches the brain,

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it encounters a particular type of brain enzyme that cleaves the tag and converts Sob-AM2 back into sobetirome. “It’s a Trojan horse type of thing,” Scanlan says. trig Researchers found that the treatment in mice not only triggered myelin repair, but they also measured substantial motor improvements in mice treated with the compound. “The mouse showed close to a full recovery,” Scanlan says. Scientists say they are confident that the compound will translate from mice to people. To that end, OHSU has licensed biotechnol the technology to Llama Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company in San Carlos, California. Llama is working to advance these molecules toward human clinical trials in MS and other diseases. Bourdette says even though it may not help his patients today, he’s optimistic the discovery eventually will move from the lab into the clinic. “Right now, what it means is hope,” he says. ☸

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