April 2015
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Ready for the sun
Art by Ken Greene
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ow, if you’ve lived here as long as many of us, you’d know there is always one stretch of days in April when the sun comes out, temperatures rise a bit and sheer wonder runs rampant. It’s not the air, the water, or even the feel of freshness. It’s just geography. We live where the sun shines and there is nothing that rejuvenates a soggy soul more quickly than the summer golden rays. When the warm weather kicks in, are you not hit with a renewed sense of optimism? You know this is true because you see a surprising number of people you haven’t seen for awhile (and they were not sure you still lived in town…either), outside, in various stages of dress, some in spring jackets, some in summer flip-flops…all smiling. We look like we’ve all just
been in the middle of something – a painting, a computer document, a textbook, a pie crust, a conversation – when the sunlight peaking thru the windows made us stop in our tracks, grab our keys and race for the door. Ah yes, we are ready for the sun. We know from experience, that showtime’s coming fast, with events and activities centered on getting out of the house and going places. Each community is making plans for you and your family, to entertain you. Community members are preparing for the vast numbers of tourists that are looking forward to visiting our area this spring and summer. Do you think they know about our 300 days of sun? You see, we don’t take things for granted. Everyone here has his or her own special relationship with the sun and the territory we call home. This spring while you are watching the setting sun, notice the vivid water color patterns of otherworldly quality, never the same way twice, and remember, no one will ever see it in quite the same light as you. Eastern Washington people know a good thing when they see it, feel it, hear it, photograph it, paint it, perform it, eat it, drink it, do it… and lock it into their memories.
- Melea Johnson
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THIS PL ACE IS SO LOVELY. By Melea Johnson
Traveling from Seattle, I crossed the Vantage bridge and took a right onto Highway 26. Only a mere 16 miles of picturesque driving later, I came upon a place (I will come back to every chance I get.) Left off the highway, one mile before you reach the town of Royal City, sits a lovely place welcoming you to stop and stay awhile. That is what I did. I was greeted by the owner, Lisa Villegas, and we visited about the vision she had to create such a lovely place. Lisa wanted to be close to her house and at the same time share her love of plants and country living with others. So, with the supportive help of her husband, John and their children, a business was built she could walk to, from her front door. Seed Cupboard Nursery began in 2013, with a green house where she started the plants she knew so well. Her knowledge of growing beautiful annuals and perennials and shrubs and trees, became noticed by the surrounding community members. It only took one person who asked Lisa for her expertise to assist in designing a yard, to result in the beginning of
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Chef Danielle Smith
a community landscaping business. This service has flourished and beautified homes all over the Royal area, since, as well as being instrumental in Royal City beautification projects. In the second year, the numbers of people visiting the nursery grew and Lisa and John thought of adding outdoor seating for a relaxing lunch or dinner in a peaceful and colorful environment. So they did. The seating, and the Garden Grill was established. Today, the food options are unique and not at all what you would expect in a rural country setting. You see, the Chef/owner, Danielle Smith, trained under the Chef at the restaurant at Cave B, for over two years before coming to the Garden Grill. She brings with her this culinary experience as well as a passion for the art of fantastic food. Selections of salads, sandwiches, burgers and her own specials (famous for her chips), are excellent, and her friendly service is delightful. With the popularity of the Garden Grill, there became a need to have a covered seating area for those days of rain and/or wind. Protection and comfort from the weather was in order. The little barn was far too small, so a new rather large, red barn was built. Not only does it provide indoor seating for a delicious meal, it also houses a shopping extravaganza. Staged in such beautiful fashion is an extensive line of gift items, including lotions, candles, soaps, holiday baskets, snacks, gourmet foods, balloons, refurbished items, and vintage décor. Classes are hosted in a number of topics. With a quick visit to their website, you can make sure you do not miss out on any of the classes offered from planting to painting furniture for that sought-after vintage look. And, mark your calendar for Ladies night, every 2nd Thursday of each month. An evening of demonstrations, shopping and special food from the Garden Grill. Now, having had an afternoon experiencing this unique “country oasis”, I know for a fact, I will be back. I will bring friends with me, for sure, to share a day of browsing for gifts, a delicious lunch in the sunshine, and conversation. And, when we leave we will all have a box of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables loaded in our cars. And, of course, a carton of farm fresh eggs. Seedcupboard Nursery is the perfect place to simply stop and smell the flowers.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MOSES LAKE HIGH USA NATIONAL LARGE DANCE POM CHAMP Captains, Baylee Hamilton, Quincy Wilks, and Allison Hyer Head Coach, Lori Baker and Assistant Coach, Peggy Earl
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SCHOOL MOLAHIETTES 2015 PIONS AND STATE POM CHAMPIONS Tom Jones Photography
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Fathers, you can’t afford a Stay-At-Home Mom By Steven Nelms / Weareglory.com
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’ve had this thought in my head for a while now. I’ve been thinking that I can’t afford for my wife to be a Stay-At-Home Mom. Now, I don’t at all mean to offend anyone with this post. I just have to say that for me personally, I can’t afford it. I’d like to explain exactly what I mean by that so that no one thinks I’m in any way devaluing Stay-At-Home Moms. On the contrary, I mean that I quite literally cannot afford my wife to be staying at home. Here’s why... My wife stays home and takes care of our son every single day. She changes his diapers, feeds him, plays with him, puts him down for his nap, and comforts him when he’s upset. And that’s just the bare minimum. A child can typically get that attention at a day-care. But on top of that, he is her only focus. There’s no other children to tend to. He gets all of her. All of her love, all of her time, all of her energy. She is always there, always near, and always listening. Obviously, this is part of being a parent. You take care of your child and you raise your child. But let’s face it. In our day and age, every service (and I mean EVERY service) is hirable. There is a company ready and willing to do just about anything. So while, yes, my wife is my son’s mother and it is a natural result of being a parent to love and care for your own child, there is also a very quantifiable dollar amount that can be attributed to the services rendered. I am in no way trying to simplify, objectify, or devalue the priceless love of a mother for her child. But let’s be real. Pay day feels good for a reason. Because you’re seeing your hard work appreciated in a tangible way that lets you “treat yo self”. And this is exactly why I can’t afford my wife being a Stay-At-Home Mom. The national average weekly salary for a full-time nanny is $705. That’s $36,660 a year.[1] We make ends meet comfortably and are by no means scraping the bottom of the barrel. But according to the 2014 tax brackets, we fall nicely in the second tier, right in the
$12,951-$49,400 tax range. Even if we were making the maximum amount allowed for our tax bracket, the services rendered of caring for our child every single day of the year would absorb the majority of our income. Flat out, no question, game over, I cannot afford my wife to be a StayAt-Home Mom. And that’s just the beginning of it. A regular cleaning service costs anywhere between $50-$100 per visit, depending on how big your space is, how deep of a cleaning you want, and especially whether or not you have pets that shed like crazy.[2] FYI, I’m convinced our dog is short haired because he sheds every inch of it every minute of every day. It never even has a chance to grow. We also have a toddler, so those of you who are unfamiliar, that means a tissue box left unattended for approximately 18 seconds is completely emptied with its contents strewn across the apartment. Same with wipes. Toys rapidly find their way from his bedroom to the living room. Remotes go missing. The dog’s water bowl sometimes gets spilled. Books will occasionally fly off their shelves. So on and so forth. Picking up the apartment is part in parcel with keeping the place presentable. Not to mention the natural progression of dirty dishes, dusting, vacuuming, etc., etc. So assuming you want the place to stay relatively clean, especially whenever you have people over, you’re looking at $100 per week at the bare minimum to stay presentable. That adds up to a whopping $5,200 (again, excluding the extra deep cleaning, or quick pick up for hosting company). Does your wife ever run errands for you? Buy the groceries? Get you a new pack of white undershirts? Personal shoppers on average run around $65 an hour. [3] (That’s excluding the couple thousand dollar membership fee required to utilize their services.) Average the amount of time spent at the grocery stores or department stores per week at 4 hours and you’re looking at around $260, and that’s an extremely conservative average. That’s $13,520 a year.
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Does your wife ever cook dinner? Prepare lunch? Prepare lunch beforehand for you to take with you to work? A personal chef, preparing 2 servings of 5 meals can run from $400 and up. So assuming your Stay-At-Home wife prepares even a few meals a week, you’re looking at around $240 at least per week.[4] That’s $12,480 a year. And that’s excluding any hosting, any extra mouths to feed, or extra meals to cook or extra sides and entrees for pot lucks and holiday parties. So far we’re looking at a grand total of $67,860! Remember, we’re working with extremely conservative averages here. That’s daily care for your child that the average full-time nanny would provide. That’s twice-aweek cleaning of your home by a maid service that gets the place presentable. That’s three meals prepared a week of only two servings. These numbers, for the most part, still fall embarrassingly short of all the things that are actually accomplished each and every week. And that’s only taking into account 3 services! If your wife takes care of your budgeting, finances, and
paying of bills, then add on $15 an hour for the average rate of a financial assistant.[5] If you’re in the corporate world and your wife plays any kind of role in professional interactions at business dinners, then add on $75 an hour for the average rate of a PR assistant.[6] And if you don’t think your wife’s demeanor or social interactions affect your image and influence in the workplace, then you’re just flat out an ignoramus. If your wife does the majority of the laundry, then you’ll need to add at least a fee of $25 a week for the bare minimum washer/dryer personal service.[7] Let’s average 5 hours a week on financial services, 4 hours per business dinner (about 3 a year), and a weekly laundry service. Add that onto our very conservative estimates for childcare, house cleaning, and shopping, and that’s an annual salary of $73,960. Looking objectively at an almost insultingly conservative average of the services rendered, I cannot afford my wife. And let’s remember, there’s no sick leave with childcare, there’s no paid time off,
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Vintage Faire
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The Vintage Faire
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ooking for that special piece of furniture, yard art, that one knick-knack, enamelware, good ol’ junk in all its glory, or maybe just a fun day away with the girlfriends or obliging hubby? The Vintage Faire is the answer to your needs. Hand selected vendors from around the Pacific Northwest will share their unique treasures, vintage goods, antiques and handcrafted items at this one day faire. In addition to shopping you can spend the afternoon lingering in the Blue Ribbon Bar, enjoying a cowgirl lemonade or a tall frosty. Or you can wander towards our premium food vendors serving fair time snacks, vibrant espressos, and an extraordinary full breakfast or lunch, whatever your heart desires. The Vintage Faire takes place at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, 175 Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan, WA. This is a charming site that has a rich history of entertaining crowds and drawing people. The show will take place in three large barn style buildings. Ample parking and RV hookups are available at the fairgrounds. This is the fifth year for the Vintage Faire, it continues to grow in both attendance and vendors, and this year over 75 vendors will be setting up. Response from attendees and vendors have been nothing but positive; smiles abound during this spring day event. Brian, from Junk Nation Review (JNR) had this to say about the faire, “The Okanogan County Fairgrounds was transformed into a vintage enthusiasts dream! I had not attended The Vintage Faire before but I left with a van full of treasure and a huge smile on my face. You can count on JNR to be back.” Tickets are available at the gate for $5. The website, www.thevintagefaire.com features information such as directions, lodging options, and vendor applications. Or you can contact the Vintage Faire gals directly through their facebook page: The Vintage Faire, or through their email: thevintagefaire@gmail.com
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Play On!
Written by Rick Abbott and directed by Carol Boyce Play On! is a play about a community theatre group, such as Masquers as they rehearse for a play. You might say it is a director’s worst case scenario. As director Carol Boyce says: “Your theater is a small, operate-on-a-shoestring-budget group. The play your group is going to do, Murder Most Foul, could put the budget back in the black…IF the players would play nice together, IF the “personalities” didn’t get in the way..oh, and the biggest IF: IF the playwright would stop bringing in re-writes up to and including three days before the show. Your director, Gerry Dunbar (Connor Wentworth), guides his group from one near shipwreck moment to the next. Aggie (Pat Schaeffer) and Louis (Steven Yakish), his trusty stage crew, mostly help him but sometimes can’t help but find the rocks along the way. Rounding out your cast, Billy Carewe (Patrick Rosman) and Violet Imbry (Holli Bosnar) {no one is supposed to know they are seeing each other BUT everybody does}, Then you have Henry Benish (Donavin Brush), and Polly Benish (Kathleen Stahl), old salts of the theater, as well as Saul Watson (Clifford Bresee), a bit of a jokester, and Marla “Smitty” Smith (Sophia Hendrixson), the young blood in the group. As much as you would like to, you cannot forget Phyllis Montague (Joanne Bracht), the playwright, mostly because she won’t let you forget her. Lines are skipped. Sound effects come on at the wrong times. Phyllis brings in endless rewrites, even moving scenes from one act to another, and attempting to change the plot entirely, which throws everyone in a spin. Then there are the ego and temper flares, to which no one is immune. That’s all before intermission! Your cast knows they must keep it together. So in the final act they do bring it together…and no one gets killed. After all, they are professionals and the show must go on! And so…PLAY ON!”
Bob,
A Life in Five Acts
Written by Peter Sinn Nachtrich Cheri Barbre will direct this summer “dramedy”. It will run from June 19 through July 12. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 2pm at Masquers Theatre. Cheri is looking for a cast of 2 women and 3 men who can play many different characters. We will see the title character, Bob, grow from a boy to a successful man. But what does it truly mean to be successful? During his highly unusual life Bob meets a myriad of people, all struggling to find their own place in this world. Cheri can be contacted at 754-3354.
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Painting by Katherine Downing
Highlighter’s in Coulee City ART SHOW No theme required. 2 Categories: Photography and Painting/Mixed Media
April 15th Masquers Theater
limited size 42” x 60”, including framing. No sculpture, please. Art drop off: Saturday, May 16 or Tuesday May 19, 10am – 4pm.
Melea Johnson, Moses Lake Abstract Painter
SHOW Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24 Prizes for 1St, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show, and People’s Choice! For info call Dorothy Graf 509 632-5373 or Nelli Schrock 509 639-2645 405 W. Main Street, Coulee City, WA 99115
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by Teresa Palmer
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n old pine dresser sits quietly against my bedroom wall. Its humble early American design shows signs of wear and tear from years of moving house to house, city to city, and state to state. The original deep maple color has long since faded, along with the luster it once so proudly displayed. Gracefully aging, the shiny brass drawer handles have slowly changed to beautiful amber gold, and the graffiti of random scratches tells stories of those who have welcomed its presence. The six sturdy drawers, three on each side, continue to function like the day it first arrived in our humble home. My parents purchased this stout, but simple dresser in the late 1960’s; a decision that surely cost a pretty penny. The chest of drawers claimed its place in my parents’ small bedroom next to a king-size bed. My siblings and I excitedly gave our “oohs” and “ahhs” at seeing such a grand piece of furniture. In the top right drawer my mother would store her carefully folded undergarments leaving just enough space in the front to hold a very special wooden jewelry box lined with velvet. One of my fondest memories is when she would lovingly take out the box and carefully place it on her bed. With close supervision she would allow me to hold and even try on each exquisite piece. It became a special mother-daughter ritual that made me feel like a beautiful princess, and not a gawky little girl whose knees and elbows were scraped from climbing trees and riding bikes. After a few short minutes and with great satisfaction, I would quietly let my mother return her jewelry to its velvety bed, and slip the box back into its special place in her drawer. There are those who want me to refurbish the dresser’s shabby appearance. “Why don’t you paint it and replace the hardware”, my daughters ask me, “It would look brand new and liven up your bedroom.” I agree that it looks somewhat battered, and certainly a little sad to those who only look at its exterior. But my eyes see something more—a beautiful 46 year-old family friend who has lived life right beside me. Though gently seasoned, it was the only real piece of furniture my first husband and I acquired as young newlyweds. I immediately claimed the three drawers on the right just like my mother, and let him fill up the drawers on the left. We shared our dresser over the next 14 years until my husband’s
untimely passing at the young age of 33 years-old. I was then left with three large empty drawers whose hollowness mirrored my broken heart. To my surprise, it was not long until I met someone new to love, someone with whom I could envision spending my life with, and someone who could fill those three drawers once again. It has been 22 years since I remarried, and the dresser stands proudly in our bedroom as it continues to age with dignity and grace. Maybe I will refinish it this summer and give it a brand new look, a brand new life. Then again, maybe I won’t. After all, with age comes new type of beauty and wisdom that should be appreciated and not camouflaged. Yes, I believe my dresser is going to stay exactly as it is. My good friend and I are growing old together, and we have plenty of stories to share. Now why would I want to change that?
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The Reiman-Simmons House Quincy, Washington
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1904 historic farmhouse listed on the Washington Heritage Register THE PIONEER DREAM The story of the family who built the ReimanSimmons House is the story of many immigrants to America at the turn of the 20th century. With the offer of free land, they came here to seek a better life. From German Russians, to Japanese and Ukranians who settled here in the early years, to the more recent arrivals from Mexico, South America and even Iran, the Quincy Valley is a melting pot of people in the sagebrush desert. This story, this dream, diverse, yet so similar for all who came, is a story that we want to tell through the restoration of this home. THE CHURCH The Pioneer Church was also built in 1904 by German-Russian immigrants. It was an immigrant chapel open to all denominations for the first 3 years, then chartered as a Lutheran Church in 1907. Samuel Reiman, builder of the House, was one of the carter members. The Church has a very unique barrel-vault embossed tin ceiling inside, with original woodwork, floor and bell tower. The original location was a few blocks away and it was moved to this site in 2006, saved from deterioration by the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Quincy. Their congregation gifted the Church to the Historical Society in early 2008 and it reopened its’ doors in 2010.
Go to www.thevenuemag.com for a list of tours and events The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum P.O. Box 1003 – Quincy, WA 98848 (509) 787- 3757
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“Her education was a good investment for a better life”
Maribel Gomez-Aguilar Transforming lives at Big Bend Community College By Doug Sly
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hen Big Bend Community College brought distance learning to Mattawa in 2000, it transformed the life of Maribel Gomez-Aguilar. Gomez-Aguilar had hopes of returning to school, but she lived 70 miles from campus. Once she gained access to college, she didn’t let up. It took six years to finish an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree (mostly) online while raising three children and working full time. The oldest child of migrant farmworkers, GomezAguilar had her first child before graduating from high school. Her first job outside of field work was an entry-level position for BBCC’s Even Start program. “I could barely answer the telephone I was so shy and afraid,” she said. College staff encouraged her to seek more education. When interactive television classes arrived in Mattawa, she was the first one to register. College students taking online classes need the discipline to motivate themselves to complete assignments on time and have good communication with the instructors. “I was nervous going back to school because I was an average student who didn’t earn good grades,” she said. “I was lucky to have the best tutors to help me. I was able to
get face-to-face help in addition to online tutors from Big Bend.” Gomez-Aguilar was encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the BBCC Foundation, and she was able to check out books for classes she was taking. “Big Bend changed my life because after completing my required courses, I was able to transfer to a university. I received help from Big Bend staff that guided me through the process,” she said. Gomez-Aguilar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies. She has a great job in Mattawa with Inspire, and a secure future. “I have learned that education is an investment for a better life,” she said. “There were many times I wanted to drop out of college, but I needed to set an example for my kids,” she said. “Now my kids are more eager to attend school and become something in life.” Aguilar says she was inspired by Terry Kinzel (a mentor and BBCC Title V Coordinator) because “she inspired me to pursue something I thought I would never do.” Now it is Gomez-Aguilar inspiring others in Mattawa, encouraging people in her community and workplace to transform their lives through higher education.
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Big Bend Community College Foundation invites you to the Basin’s 14th Annual premier wine dinner and auction
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2015 Menu Appetizers
Coconut Chicken Skewers with Orange Dipping Sauce Meyers Rum Marinated Cocktail Shrimp Buffalo Pot stickers with Teriyaki Glaze (Sparkling, white, and red wines will be served.) Salad Course
Watercress and farmers field greens Salad with Honey Cured bacon, gorgonzola and vine ripe tomatoes with Washington Apple Wine Vinaigrette (Beaumont Cellars 2013 Riesling) EntrĂŠe
Filet Mignon with Merlot marinated mushrooms and caramelized onions with Boursin Yukon Mashed Potatoes and baby vegetable medley (Russell Creek Sangiovese or Ryan Patrick Reserve Chardonnay Bacchus Vineyard 2013) Sponsored tables also receive Ryan Patrick 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert
Chocolate Diamond with Passion Fruit Tart (Bernard Griffin Port 2013)
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Wine and food Special pairing dinner kicks off Cellarbration! scholarship fundraiser
John Allen Owner of Vino Wine Shop in Spokane, WA
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he season for Cellarbration! for Education officially started March 10 with the wine and food pairing that sets the menu for the spring scholarship fundraiser at Big Bend Community College. The 15th annual Cellarbration! for Education will be held May 16 in the Masto Conference Center of the Advanced Technologies Education Center (ATEC). “This is the only event I work with that has a wine and food paring in advance, and sells at auction an opportunity to participate in it,” said John Allen, owner of Vino! WineShop in Spokane. Allen led 11 participants through a lineup of Washington wines served with a four-course dinner. The group shared comments and voted on their top wine picks. This year the committee decided to serve a choice of a red or a white wine with the main course. An executive chef prepared each course, and took suggestions for changes in the preparation and presentation. Everyone received a full serving. “This menu….. it is a lot of food,” said Allen. “Some people might say too much food, but maybe not for the clientele that attends Cellarbration!” The wines were bagged and the tasting panel didn’t know the vintage, varietal or winery when they tasted it. Wines were selected on how they paired with food that was presented, not by how they might be selected on their own. A filet mignon with Merlot marinated mushrooms and caramelized onions is featured in the main course. It is served with a choice of Russell Creek Sangiovese or Ryan Patrick Reserve Chardonnay Bacchus Vineyard 2013. “Wine and food pairing often leads to some surprises, and the selection committee wanted to share some of their experiences with the dinner crowd,” Allen said. Cellarbration! is a semi-formal gourmet wine dinner and auction. It is the BBCC Foundation’s most successful scholarship fundraiser. The event exceeded $100,000 in gross receipts for the first time in 2014. Proceeds are used for scholarships for local high school graduates, returning students, and students enrolled in professional/technical programs. Tickets are $100 per plate. Table sponsorships are available. For information on reservations, auction items, or sponsorships, contact the BBCC Foundation 793-2006.
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Every Day is Earth Day
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n April 22, people around the globe will observe, individually or collectively, Earth Day.
Since the spring of 1970, Earth Day has been an annual clarion call for responsible stewardship of the environment, influencing public policy and encouraging sustainable lifestyle practices that will ensure the planet remains habitable for humans and non-humans alike in the years and millennia to come. For forty-five years, Earth Day has banded people of every nationality, race, color and creed together for a common cause that affects us all. Every year, on the same day, Earth Day offers us a reminder to take care of the planet we call home, a home we share. Despite different views, we seem to have reached nearly unanimous recognition that the concept of sustainability has become, well, mainstream. That’s not just good for the Earth; it’s good for us. Earth Day gives us a nudge to examine our individual impact on our shared habitat. A day on the calendar to take action, however small, that has a positive impact on our environment. Earth Day offers us a reminder that the human race has housekeeping responsibilities. And while we may make a tradition of “spring cleaning” in our homes, we don’t only vacuum the floor and take out the trash once a year. When it comes to maintaining a healthy home, every day is Earth Day.
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1. Learn to Recycle
There are many benefits to recycling, such as reducing waste sent to landfills, conservation of natural resources like trees, water and minerals, reducing the pollution caused by the collection of new raw materials, and saving energy.
2. Pledge to plant
Researchers at the Davey Institute found that urban trees and forests are saving an average of one life every year per city because of the particulates that they remove from the air.
3. Turn off the lights
About 15% of a home’s energy consumption comes from lighting. Turning off the lights when not in use not only saves you money, but reduces fossil fuels burned for energy production.
4. Eat less meat
Nearly one-fifth of all man-made greenhouse gases worldwide are produced by the meat industry.
5. Start composting
More than a billion pounds of uneaten food are thrown away every year. This food waste can be turned into soil instead.
6. Adjust your water heater
The average water heater wastes energy heating water to temperatures that are too hot for human use. Save energy by adjusting the thermostat.
7. Stop using disposable plastic
Plastic doesn’t go away, it just breaks into increasingly smaller pieces. Every piece of plastic ever made is still with us today.
8. Buy local produce
The average grocery store produce has lost 45% of it’s nutritional value by the time it has been transported to the store. Add all of the greenhouse gases produced by transportation, and eating produce grown closer to home starts to make a whole lot of sense.
9. Unplug unused appliances
Billions of kilowatt hours of electricity are wasted in homes every year by appliances that aren’t on, but are still consuming energy.
10. Stop receiving junk mail
More than 100 million trees are chopped down each year to make the paper for junk mail. In the United State alone, nearly 4 million tons of junk mail are produced each year. http://www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/
11. Recycle your old electronics
Every year, thousands of old electronic devices are thrown into landfills, polluting the environment with materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium. These items can be recycled instead.
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Where The Kitchen Meets The Farm By Tricia Albright
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Farmers markets provide a fresh and healthy farm to table experience for those who don’t live on farms or have gardens of their own. Across the country, Americans are benefiting from this direct from the producer to consumer approach. Unique varieties of produce found at farmers markets serve as inspiration for creating new and interesting family menus, and unlike supermarkets who stock produce whether it is in season or not, farmers markets’ offerings are only the freshest assortments of produce that are allowed to ripen to their fullest flavors. Moses Lake Farmers Market opens the first Saturday in May and will run through the last Saturday in October. Thanks to the generosity of Northwest Farm Credit, the market will also take place on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 pm at Doolittle Park. In addition to fresh produce, the market will continue to offer a wide variety of prepared foods, including baked goods and gourmet food items. Hand-crafted artisan gift items and plants will also be available for purchase. We invite you to make attending the market part of your weekly routine. Make plans to meet friends, and and take the opportunity to make new ones. See you in May!
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By Paul Wagner, Chaplain for Assured Hospice
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espite all the wonderful advances of medical science and surgical techniques, the mortality rate remains at 100 percent. When we are young, we give little thought towards end-of-life issues until they begin to take on a personal relevance for ourselves or someone we love. Of course, it is never easy for all loved ones concerned when physicians have “that talk” about considering hospice after exhausting all possible options. Some seek alternative medicine or faith healing, and while this is very understandable, often it only delays the inevitable and prevents families from adequately preparing themselves for the dying process. But, there is a larger issue here. Our culture has developed an aversion to having honest discussions about death and dying. It is interesting how we can line up for yet another movie with entertaining carnage yet avoid visiting a dying relative. Every day, millions of viewers are repeatedly exposed to reports of death on the evening news, only to render them simply as an abstract and tragic experience. In short, we have divorced ourselves from accepting death as a natural and personal part of life. Here in eastern Washington, we may have a more organic perspective on the cycle of life due to the agricultural context in which children grow up. They see how life begins and ends. Urban culture, however, tends to foster a more sterile environment. The family farm that once was the main source of food has been replaced by the local grocery store. What it comes down to is that birth and death are still the basics of life. In past centuries, when the average lifespan was only 35-40 years, religious writers published works concerning
the “art of dying” when death seemed to be ubiquitous. Of note is Jeremy Taylor, the 17th century Anglican priest, and his famous two-volume devotional set, Holy Living, Holy Dying, which remains a classic to this day. Recently the noted physician, Ira Byock, M.D., wrote Dying Well in order to address this subject as well, but from a less religious perspective, offering practical guidance on preparing oneself in a holistic way. What is common to both books is the principle that “living well helps us to die well.” It is something for which we need to prepare. This brings us to the role of hospice. But, what is hospice? It is unfortunate that this word often conjures up negative reactions, but the work of hospice could not be further from this connotation. Here are some common misconceptions about hospice care:
• Choosing hospice means we are “giving up” on our loved one.
• Patients need to sign a DNR prior to being admitted. • It is recommended to wait till there are only days left to live.
Lately, there is a more positive and revised portrayal emerging that shows hospice as addressing our need for comfort care when we need it most. But all too often, patients and their families insist on extended treatments when hospice care is truly appropriate, resulting in little or no time for them to prepare for the dying process. Many hospice agencies in the country report that 40 percent of patients pass away within one to two weeks, thus preventing
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patients and families from receiving full care that could be available to them. This matter is often discussed today by palliative care (non-curative) professionals and doctors as to when there needs to be “that talk” about realistic options when no cure is available. Additionally, the prolonged delay of hospice care can cost our healthcare system several millions of dollars because of expensive and unsuccessful treatments. Hospice needs to be understood as an alternative treatment option where patients can receive compassionate, personalized care in the comfort of their homes or other places of residence. Hospice care is a realistic, holistic and aggressive symptom management option that focuses on quality of life. Hospice is designed to help the patients and families journey gracefully through this difficult time, just as the first hospices that began over 1,000 years ago served as places for travelers to receive rest, comfort and end-of-life care while traveling on their long journeys. Interestingly enough, hospice workers back then saw themselves as “midwives” because they were helping others being “birthed” into a new life where sorrow, pain and death are no more. At Assured Hospice, we offer compassionate and quality care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. The hospice philosophy is based on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain free with dignity, and that our loved ones receive the multi-faceted support they need. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us. Assured Hospice is centered in Moses Lake and provides patients in Grant, Lincoln and Adams counties with the highest level of care in the most efficient manner possible, usually at no cost to the families, including medicine and medical equipment. Our services are covered by the Medicare Hospice benefit of Medicare Part A, as well as by Medicaid, certified by the Medicare/Medicaid program as a Hospice program. Our Hospice team includes:
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Assured Hospice also offers bereavement resources with visits and literature to assist in the healing process before and after the loved one passes. Please feel free to call the office for more information and answers at (509) 766-2580.
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault are hard subjects to talk about. To end domestic violence and sexual assault, we all need to be part of the solution. It is everybody’s business. There are no more excuses. Educating yourself and others, helping a friend who is being abused, speaking up about abuse, and acting as an engaged bystander are all examples of things we can do to help end the violence.
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Continued from page 27 there’s no 401(k). All of the incentives that someone who makes over 70K a year would normally enjoy are not part of this deal. All of the worker appreciations, merit bonuses, and recognition that comes with being a part of an office are out too. My wife sometimes feels patronized when I ask her permission to buy something for myself. She feels like it’s my money and my name on the paycheck so I shouldn’t have to ask permission to get myself something every once in a while. The truth is, I’m ashamed of any time I’ve ever made her feel guilty or humored when she’s purchased something for herself. I’m ashamed that she has ever felt like she doesn’t have just as much right to our income as I do. The fact of the matter is that our income doesn’t even come close to covering what she does for our family. I would have to make over 100K to even begin to be able to cover my living expenses as well as employ my wife as a Stay-At-Home Mom! In short, I can’t afford for my wife to stay at home. And I’ve tragically failed to show my wife the appreciation that she deserves. She loves me, loves our son, and loves our family, so obviously she isn’t doing any of those things for a paycheck or even for recognition. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to know that as a Stay-At-Home Mom her appraised salary is nearly double my actual income. So in a very weird way, this is my way of saying how much I value my wife as the mother of my child and the one who always has my back no matter what. You are more precious than rubies. And I can’t afford you. (All rates reflect actual rates of real businesses offering these services)
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9th Annual Community Partnership Against Substance Abuse FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND EVENTS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Thursday MAY 7, 2015 9:00am – 3:30pm
Big Bend Community College / Masto Conference Center, ATEC, 1800 Bldg Presenters will discuss local crashes, general and local drug statistics, what responders witness during crashes, substance prevention, and laws related to substance use. Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDNE) Try to operate a vehicle in impaired driving mode. DUI Goggles Can you walk the line or win our challenges while experiencing simulated impairment? Mock Car Crash A pre-planned display to witness how first responders and the coroner would handle a real impaired driving crash resulting in injuries and fatalities. (11:45am) For inquiries or presentation specifics, contact Erika Simmons @ traffic@nwi.net or Ryann Leonard @ ryannl@bigbend.edu or call 509 793-2183. Coordinated by Big Bend Community College & the Central Basin Traffic Safety Task Force
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