VENUE Magazine November 2011

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We’re in it for the fun Venue Magazine turns 10

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One decade and one-hundred and nineteen issues ago, we set out to develop a magazine dedicated to the art and entertainment world and the creative people who keep it flourishing.

With this in mind we ventured to share ideas on how to best savor forty-eight hours of a weekend’s worth of fun only to discover the fun never stops. See, you’d think the hard-working people within the 17 communities we serve, while not busy perfecting their daily responsibilities would curl up on the couch and watch nothing more demanding than a reality show.

Melea Johnson, Publisher Guess again. What the people in our communities do, in fact, is get up, get in and get going.

Spare time is an opportunity to experience all that our area has to offer and get acquainted with the exceptional people who live here.

So, for ten years now, we’ve been placing event after event on our pages, produced to stimulate the mind and please the senses, inviting thousands of people to attend to have a fun time.

Music concerts, visual art exhibits, photography, writing, speaking, live theater, dance performances, pageants, dining experiences, wine tastings, golf tournaments, museums, book reviews, community happenings...we are a vibrant region with a lot of talent and treasure to share.

We enjoy telling you about it.

So, here comes issue number one-hundred and twenty, encouraging you to not only mark your calendar for upcoming memories to be made, but also to stay healthy and fit so you can play with us, laugh with us, dine with us, dance with us, explore with us, shop with us, volunteer with us, and grow with us...with vigor.

Hey, we’re in in for the fun and we want you to come along!

VENUE MAGAZINE Published by: Venue Media Group, Inc Publisher: Melea Johnson / Layout & Design: Halogen Creative, LLC, Brent Blake Sales: Melea Johnson, Brent Blake Contributing writers: Ben Getz, Wendy Nickell, Jim Baird, Patti Hallstrom, Beverly Hasper, Cameron Fries, Melea Johnson, Theresa Sergneri Contact us: Venue Magazine, PO Box 820, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 431-3573 Melea Johnson / (509) 855-6131 Brent Blake thevenuemag@gmail.com / thevenuemag.com

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Dr. David & Pamela Curnel Photo by Gavin Seim seimstudios.com

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Community members gather to set goals to make Ephrata a healthy place to live, learn, work and play The Healthy Communities Kick-Off in Ephrata was held on Sept 20th. Over 50 community members and volunteers participated in the community planning event. Cloudview Farms provided a wonderful organic dinner, most of which was produced locally. The participants heard a short presentation on the Health of Ephrata and Grant County from Jeff Ketchel, Grant County Health District Administrator, followed by Carla Huyck, Washington State Department of Health. Then the participants worked in smaller groups to brainstorm how to make Ephrata a Healthier place to live, learn, work and play. The larger group then formed workgroups to address these issues.

Nearly every participant signed up for at least one workgroup.

Workgroups

• Workplace Wellness • Healthy Eating • Health Promotion and Community Exchange

(these two groups are going to be merged.)

• Active Living • Healthier Schools • Safe Routes to School

Currently the Grant County Health District Healthy Communities leadership team is reviewing programs that have been utilized in other communities to address the issues outlined by the Ephrata community that have been proven to be effective. These workgroups will go beyond the traditional public health interventions of education and encouragement, and look at the built environment and policies that make residents healthier or unhealthy. Making the healthy choice the easier choice. It’s an exciting time in Ephrata and we are thrilled to see what the community does! They are very motivated and ready to get to work to make Ephrata a healthier place to live, learn, work and play.

Theresa Fuller, Public Information Officer Grant County Health District Phone: 509-766-7960 x24 Email: tfuller@granthealth.org

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17th Annual

Home for the Holidays!

Saturday, November 26th | BBCC ATEC Bldg.

5:30pm Silent Auction | 7pm Dinner | 8pm Live Auction $55 single | $100 couple | $375 table of 8

For tickets or to donate auction items call 765-4030.

All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter in our community. www.habitatmoseslake.org | Follow us on Facebook!

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Moses Lake Community Children’s Choir (Voices of A New Day) Creating music with children 5-14 years of age for over seven years.

Please come and enjoy our concert on December 13 Moses Lake High School Theater ~ 7pm

SANTA is coming, too!

Tickets are $2. All proceeds benefit the Moses Lake Choral Boosters.

Director, Carrie Welty at 509 771-1524.

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Cancer? There isn’t an app for that.

But there is a cancer care team in Moses Lake to help you fight back Today, people cling to cell phones and iPods like miniature lifesupport systems. Online social networking provides the illusion of personal connections and the sense that someone cares, while at the same time eroding fundamental communication and value of true face to face interaction.

Then, something happens. Something terrible. You have just been told you have cancer. And seriously, you find the 492 friends on your face book page are not who you want to talk to at this moment in time. You want to talk with the people who know what is going to happen to you. You are flooded with gnawing questions in your mind and piercing fears never felt before. And worry. Everything changes. For you, as well as for your spouse, your children, and your parents, life is now different than it was yesterday. From this moment on, access to the latest treatment options is very important and a team of professional, caring people who will do everything possible to help you fight back is paramount.

from three internationally renowned institutions: Fred Hutchinson You don’t have to live in a big city Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children’s. or even travel to one to get expert What the network means to you: cancer care. A compassionate, The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Network gives doctors at caring team of cancer care profes- Wenatchee Valley Medical Center (Moses Lake Clinic and Omak Clinic) access to the latest information about diagnosing and treating sionals are right here at home. The cancer. You can have confidence knowing your local cancer care professionals are advancing specialized care and treatment options Wenatchee Valley Medical Center and providing access to clinical studies for targeted cancer therapies, even before they may become widely available. Together, the latest has regional offices in Moses Lake treatments, pioneering studies, tailored prevention programs, and the best hope for a cure...is collaborated. (and Omak.)

So, if you reside in Moses Lake (or close by), you have this powerful Face to face communication with team on your side. The Moses Lake Clinic’s team of specialists will people you trust work together – and with you – right beside you, all the way, providing access to the most novel and scientifically promising treatments being developed against cancer.

In your fight against cancer, not only do you have the skill of these dedicated doctors and medical professionals, but also Moses Lake Clinic is joined with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, with in-depth experience in treating all forms of the disease, including the rarest types, in adults, teens and children and brings together specialists

Your cancer care team understands the emotional toll the disease takes on patients and their families. They care. They listen. They ask about your heart (and have it mean the place you keep your feelings.)

Nothing is left unanswered and you are encouraged to feel completely comfortable in expressing any fear or wonder you may have. They learn you. They respect you. They love you. And with real communication face to face...these are the people you trust your life to.

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Meet your local cancer care team Q & A with the cancer care team professionals at Moses Lake Clinic 1) What drew you to specialize in cancer care?

2) During your day at the Clinic, what inspires you the most?

3) How do you describe you? When off the clock, what do you like doing?

4) Where do you get your support, energy and stamina from to be a part of such a strong medical team?

1) During medical training, I found myself drawn to cancer care because I enjoyed taking care of cancer patients the most. It was always great to cure patients with cancer when that is possible, but it was satisfying to help patients live longer when that was our goal, and even to help them be comfortable and pain-free in their final days when that was the best thing we could do.

2) What inspires me the most is the patients themselves and their families, and the grace and strength that they demonstrate in dealing with illness.

Thomas B. Tucker, M.D.

3) Off the clock, I play with my five kids- they are an active bunch and love to come and go and do fun things. They range in age from 2 to 10. I also am busy now being involved with my kids’ School Advisory Committee, and the Central Washington Hospice Foundation Board.

4) I get my support and energy from God, my family, and my partners and fellow workers in the Clinic.

1) Initially my mother, she profoundly impacted my life and creativity. Working with this special population has been very rewarding.

2) During your day at the Clinic, what inspires you the most? My relationships with my patients.

3) How do you describe you? When off the clock, what do you like doing? I enjoy creating community-based cancer survivorship programs with the EASE Cancer Foundation (Exercise and Survivorship Education). I enjoy traveling and immersing myself in other cultures.

I also enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing with friends and family.

4) Where do you get your support, energy and stamina from to be a part of such a strong medical team? My husband is very supportive and we work together, with like-minded friends, creating sustainable community-based programs for cancer survivors. We also enjoy doing research and designing interventional studies for cancer survivors.

Katie Kemble, DNP

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Questions for the team: 1) What drew you to specialize in cancer care?

2) During your day at the Clinic, what inspires you the most?

3) How do you describe you? When off the clock, what do you like doing?

4) Where do you get your support, energy and stamina from to be a part of such a strong medical team?

Julie Smith, M.D. Department Chairman for Medical Oncology

Annie Andersen, ARNP

1) I initially became interested in cancer and blood disorders in Junior High School, and did multiple science fair projects having to do with blood cells. I graduated from college with a degree in Medical Technology, specifically with a focus in Hematology. After college I worked at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah in their Hematology lab. It was my responsibility to look at all of the blood smears and bone marrow samples under the microscope of children with cancer. I realized then that I needed to be more involved in the lives of patients and families with cancer--I was "hooked". I went to Medical School specifically with the goal of becoming a blood and cancer doctor. I have never looked back. Taking care of cancer patients "feels like home to me". I cannot imagine doing anything different with my life.

2) It never ceases to amaze me how amazing my patients are. I am continually in awe of patients and families. My patients are my heroes.

3) I am married to a wonderful husband and father who has supported me for decades with my decision to be a physician. I am a mother to a 13 year old daughter and 9 year old son.

My family is my reason for being. I enjoy playing the piano, gardening, and spending time with my loved ones.

4) I have the honor of working with an amazing group of physicians, nurses, medical assistants and others who would give anything and everything to help each other and our patients. I would trust my life with these people. We laugh together, we cry together, we hold each other up when down. These people are my family. Families hold together through good, through bad, thick and thin. There are some days that we have good, bad, thick and thin all in the same day!

1) I was personally drawn to Cancer Cancer because of the relationship I developed with each and every patient I took care of. I began my career as an in-patient oncology nurse.

I would sit for long periods of time, during the middle of the night, getting to know these people. They all taught me something valuable and important about life. After attending graduate school and obtaining my Nurse Practitioner degree, I went back into Oncology for this reason.

2) Many things inspire me on a daily basis. Whether it is "figuring out" the complicated case or seeing a long term patient who is just coming in for a yearly exam. There are so many aspects of Oncology that are inspiring. When a patient smiles, that makes me smile.

3) I describe myself has someone with passion, whether that is in the office or at home.

When I am "off the clock" I am usually home. I love gardening, landscaping, and Montana.

I love long walks and runs with my husband and my neighbor's dog. Yes, our neighbor's dog Buddy almost always goes walking and jogging with us. Buddy believes he has two homes, His and ours. I laugh every day as he makes his way to my door, ready for another round of outdoor activities. Thank goodness our neighbors don't mind.

4) I believe strength comes in numbers, and we all draw from each other. Each member of this team is dedicated, experienced, genuine, and intelligent. I find these things makes us strong. I personally know that each one of us, including myself, draw our support/stamina, as a group and as individuals, from our families, our spouses, and our faiths. This provides a fantastic support network for our patients and for each other.

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Mandy Robertson, M.D.

1) Cancer. I refuse to let it rule my life or others. The relationships I have with patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and colleagues who have cared for those with cancer are different than any other specialty.

2) The people and families I care for

3) First, I am never ‘off the clock’. Medicine is part of my life all the time. I love what I do and am priviledged to get to be a doctor. I can’t imagine doing anything else for a career. I treasure the relationships, which are more like friendships, with all the people I care for and the people I work with. I read on average 12-15 medical journals a week, attend numerous medical conferences in ‘off’ hours, spend vacation time attending out of town medical conferences, and sometimes make house calls after hours. Being a doctor is a huge part of who I am.

What I do besides being a doctor is spend as much time that I can with my 3 beautiful daughters and husband, running, skiing, biking, hiking and traveling. I rarely sit idle. Wenatchee Valley and the surrounding areas offer too much to pass up.

4) My family, regular exercise, good nutrition 1) The reason I chose to specialize in oncology is that cancer as a diagnoses and illness impacts not just the individual, but their families, their communities in an instant changes their lives forever. This field requires the physician to have compassion, wisdom, equipoise and motivation. It is the most challenging field of medicine and has the fastest pace of ongoing research into discovery of new pathways, understanding of biology and new treatment paradigms that impact the patient lives.

2) The patients and their courage as they fight this illness is a constant source of inspiration.

It’s the smiles and the celebration on a "good lab or X-ray report", it’s the hugs and handshakes of patients that are grateful to be alive and it’s the serenity of knowing, understanding and making end of life decisions at appointments that end with moist eyes and yet with "Thank You's" that constantly inspire me.

Sareena Malhi, M.D.

3) My two sons are my biggest joy and I love to spend time with them. I had as much fun teaching them the word ante-cubital fosse (the inside part of the elbow) when they were two and learning to say other body parts like ear, eyes and nose and I have as much fun now, teaching them about giving back to this world and learning the concept of paying it forward.

4) I love working with excellent physicians and staff in the oncology department.I have always found tremendous support from my parents especially my Dad who was able to go through a tough life with such equipoise that it always felt like a celebration. My family is always there for me lending me the energy and the boost I need on those tough days at work.

1) I wanted to care for people with a significant, life threatening problem. I wanted to be there for people, even if they couldn’t be cured, during this very difficult time in their lives.

2) The faith, resilience and consideration of my most ill patients inspires me the most.

3) When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family. Whatever my children are into doing, I will do. Sometimes that is snowboarding, tennis, hiking, or riding on wave runners.

My kids are the best.

4) I draw support from my wife, first. I am inspired by the other doctors and nurses I work with. My patients are in endless source of motivation. I feel that God is having me care for patients on His behalf.

Mitch Garrison, M.D.

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The 2011 Giving Gardens Project Keeps Giving and Giving and Giving

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The Giving Gardens was blessed with donations of tomato plants from Lowe’s, peppers from Home Depot, and a $25 gift card from Wal-Mart, which was used to purchase additional dirt and seeds. The maintenance of the plots is conducted solely through the selfless giving of local volunteers through Habitat for Humanity.

Peny Archer, Operations Manager of Community Services of Moses Lake (Food Bank) stated, “We service up to 2,400 families month and most of the low income recipients of services tend to live in rentals and apartments, where there is not an option for a garden.

The fresh fruit and vegetables from the Giving Gardens are a much appreciated luxury!”

Volunteer Kelly Rackham said, “We are very fortunate to live in a community that has so many caring people who are willing to donate their time and skills to help provide for its residents. Our church members have really enjoyed helping Habitat for Humanity and its Giving Gardens Project this summer and especially appreciate the opportunity to have helped enrich the lives of our community's friends, neighbors, and their families.”

abitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake continues to donate produce to the Community Services of Moses Lake, the local food bank, and to date more than 1200 pounds of produce has been donated.

Habitat for Humanity has been so fortunate for all the volunteers that have stepped up to make this project such a success. Elders and members of the LDS Church, LDS Women’s Relief Society who had a work party, Miriam Grigg, Cynthia Swan, Don Key, as well as SkillSource and Key Club students and so many others. Sally Voight said, “I’m grateful for everyone who’s come forward, we have such a giving community.”

The garden plots are located on a lot located across the street from the Grant Co. Sheriff’s substation on Lowry Street in the Larson subdivision out on the base. The inception of the garden plots began in March 2008 as a result of the Washington State Health District trying to build healthy living in communities. The Grant County Health District contacted John Poling, Director of the Housing Authority and a lot was chosen for what began as the North Habitat for Humanity Board Members present a basket of their produce to Community Services Director Scott Kilpatrick (back row left to right) Project Manager Lee Creiglow, Carolyn Grant, Gabe Hernandez, Cynthia Swan, Jeremy Boetger, Larry DenCommunity Gardens. The nis (front row left to right) Sally Voight, Scott Kilpatrick and Miriam Grigg.

Health District grant money purchased a shed, gardening tools, and the large sign signifying the lot as a community garden.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake in the process of The Housing Authority maintenance personnel constructed the raised building their 11th home for a deserving family and plans for a secgarden beds out of a synthetic railroad tie. In the first two years ond Habitat home are underway. If you are interested in helping with (2008 and 2009), the 32 plots ranging in various square footage were any aspects of building or any number of volunteer opportunities you rented out by local individuals. Job Corps built a bench and picnic can sign up on their website at www.habitatmoseslake.org. Many table, and in 2009 rented half of the plots and grew potatoes. opportunities are available including construction, being a commitIn 2010, the gardens were tended by Sally Voight, a Habitat for tee member, joining the board of directors, helping with the annual Humanity board member, and the produce was given to the local Festival of Trees fundraiser and more. You can also sign up online to community. The Housing Authority provided access to the shed, receive information on Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake water and weed pickup. via email and you can become a fan on facebook at www.facebook.

In 2011, Habitat for Humanity purchased the lot from the Houscom/habitatmoseslake. ing Authority and will be building a home for a deserving family in To contact Habitat of Humanity of Greater Moses Lake call 509the future. Since the garden plots were prepped from the prior year, 765-4030 or write to Habitat for Humanity 601 S. Pioneer Way Suite Habitat has undertaken growing produce and donating all fruits and F PMB-278 Moses Lake, Washington 98837 or go to their website at vegetables grown to the food bank. The utilization of 1,412 square www.habitatmoseslake.org. feet of plot space holds such produce as tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peas, beans, zucchini, onions, cucumbers, peppers, radishes, squash, cantaloupe and watermelon.

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Once Upon a Time ...

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wim Across America is the inspired sequel to a triumphant Run Across America completed by the two founders of SAAin 1985.

This eight-month journey, which spanned the country from Boston to Los Angeles, raised over $1 million for cancer research. What makes this trek all the more remarkable is that one of the determined runners, a 22-year-old from Fairfield, CT, had lost his right leg to cancer a decade before. Following college graduation, these two childhood buddies embarked on their mission, making history in the process. Together, they instilled hope in all who fight this disease and heightened consciousness about overcoming this frightening diagnosis.

It was in 1987 that Jeff Keith and Matt Vossler decided to bring their cause back home and transitioned from running to swimming for a cure. With a focus on raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment, Swim Across America was chartered as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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wim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming - related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping to find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service.

The 2011 events have united recreational swimmers, competitive swimmers, Masters swimmers, Olympians, kayakers, boaters and hundreds of volunteers all committed to pursuing a cure for this devastating disease. In all, over 3,000 swimmers, ranging in ages from seven to 78, participate on an annual basis in our events from New York to California.

Each of us has loved someone diagnosed with cancer, and we have seen family and friends battle its ravaging effects. Now, we pour our hearts into finding a cure. We are extremely proud to announce that, to date, Swim Across America has generated over $30 million towards the research, treatment and prevention of cancer... And we've achieved this by banding together and swimming across our nation's beautiful open waters and pools.

The SAA community is made up of swimmers, friends, parents, sons and daughters, teachers, coaches  and the well - meaning.

Many of our most loyal supporters aren't swimmers, but honor family and friends by donating, volunteering, or by helping us raise money in our continued effort to find a cure.

Each of you is making a difference!

VENUE Magazine is proud to annouce we will be making waves in Moses Lake with a family-friendly event in August of 2012.

For information on the Moses Lake swim, please contact Melea Johnson at (509) 431-3573

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Novel fever takes our corner of the world by storm Symptoms include flashes of brilliance, questionable plotlines, and blatant use of mixed metaphors.

At midnight on November 1, armed only with their wits, the vague outline of a story, and a ridiculous deadline, more than 200,000 people around the world will set out to become novelists.

Why? Because November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, the world’s largest writing challenge and nonprofit literary crusade. Participants pledge to write 50,000 words in a month, starting from scratch and reaching “The End” by November 30.

There are no judges, no prizes, and entries are deleted from the server before anyone even reads them.

So what’s the point? “The 50,000-word challenge has a wonderful way of opening up your imagination and unleashing creativity,” says NaNoWriMo Founder and Executive Director (and eleven-time NaNoWriMo winner) Chris Baty. “When you write for quantity instead of quality, you end up getting both. Also, it’s a great excuse for not doing any dishes for a month.”

More than 500 regional volunteers in more than 90 countries will hold write-ins, hosting writers in coffee shops, bookstores, and libraries. Write-ins offer a supportive environment and surprisingly effective peer pressure, turning the usually solitary act of writing into a community experience. That sense of community even extends beyond the page—so much so that more than a dozen marriages and at least four babies have resulted from NaNoWriMo over the years.

Although the event emphasizes creativity and adventure over creating a literary masterpiece, nearly 60 novels begun during NaNoWriMo have since been published, including Water for Elephants, a New York Times #1 Bestseller by Sara Gruen.

“Writing a novel in a month inspires incredible confidence in seasoned and first-time novelists alike,” says NaNoWriMo Program Director, Lindsey Grant. “Completing a draft of the novel they’ve been contemplating for ages gives participants a tremendous sense of accomplishment and leaves them wondering what else they’re capable of.”

For more information on National Novel Writing Month, or to speak to NaNoWriMo participants in your area, visit nanowrimo.org or contactpress@nanowrimo.org.

The Office of Letters and Light is a California-based international non-profit organization. Its programs are the largest literary events in the world. Learn more at lettersandlight.org

Contact: Frances Pauli author@francespauli.com

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Everyone is welcome at MLCHC!

Moses Lake Community Health Center (MLCHC) is a private, not for profit, health care center with many services in one facility. The Health Center has served the community in Moses Lake since 1978 and opened operations in Quincy in 2002. We offer high quality, affordable health services for people of all ages. At MLCHC we care for the whole person, not just their illness.

Quincy Hours - For more information on our medical services please call 509-787-6423.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Our Mission

The Moses Lake Community Health Center is committed to provide high quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health services for the entire family, with a special focus on the underserved and migrant farm-workers in our community.

Our Vision

Continually transform our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve. We will relentlessly pursue perfection and be driven by continuous learning and growing. We will achieve superior clinical outcomes and the highest levels of satisfaction with a patient and family-centered focus.

Dental Services

The Health Center provides general dental services in Moses Lake and Quincy with an emphasis on children and pregnant women. Dental treatment is provided to children through partnerships with Washington State Migrant Council, Family Services of Grant County, and the Educational Service District (ESD) migrant program. Services are augmented by referral relationships in dental surgery and anesthetic services. For more information on our dental services please call 509-766-8977.

MLCHC accepts all forms of payment including most health insurance plans. We are a provider for Healthy Options and Basic Health Plan through Community Health Plan. We offer eligibility assistance for those without insurance to help find a suitable insurance plan.

For those that do not qualify for an insurance plan, MLCHC offers a sliding fee scale that discounts charges based on income and family size.

Evening and Saturday Clinic

We know that every patient may not be able to make an appointment between 9:00am and 5:00pm. MLCHC offers extended hours for our patients that may need to see a provider after regular office hours. To accommodate those patients we offer evening and Saturday hours.

Moses Lake Hours - For more information on our medical services please call 509-765-0674.

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Moses Lake Hours 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Mon- Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday Located at

605 South Coolidge St www.mlchc.org

Moses Lake Services Medical (509) 765-0674 Dental (509) 766-8977 WIC Nutrition (509) 766-9815 First Steps MSS (509) 765-0674 Family Resources (509) 765-5809

Toll Free 1-800-371-8638

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Membership available to employees & immediate families of: PUD’s & Municipal Corps or Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan & Douglas Counties; employees of cities of Ephrata & Soap Lake, Columbia Basin Hospital and Ephrata School District.

Call 509-754-5233 or stop by 217 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA for details.

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From Concern to Countertop: Skin Redness

By Bioelements president Barbara Salomone I’m excited to unveil a brand new feature, where I’ll examine a specific skin concern many of you face – like breakouts, sensitivity, or fine lines – and give you the remedy recommended straight from the professionals. Let’s get started: Are you seeing redness? Then let’s send your skin to anger management!

extracts to help skin become more comfortable and less reactive to daily stressors. Protection against sensitivities and visible aggravation is next – and Stress Solution is your super secret serum to fight redness. Smooth it on to calm and cool as it locks in moisture and improves texture.

THE CONCERN: REDNESS You may see increased skin redness because you have a true sensitive skin type – that’s the skin you were born with. Or, you may see redness because you have “temperamental” skin– that is angered by over-exfoliation, environmental aggressors or even something you ate. Redness can appear at any age – and usually increases as you get older.

New Beauty Magazine named Calmitude Sensitive Skin Moisturizer the Best Product for Alleviating Redness. Here’s why: It was formulated with an advanced blend of desensitizing extracts, and is completely free of irritants that can upset delicate skin. It moisturizes while addressing the root cause of redness and irritation.

PUT THESE ON YOUR COUNTERTOP: Start with a cleanser with complexion-calming, foaming oils like olive, safflower, hazelnut, jojoba, kissi seed and rosemary (yes – oils are good for the skin!). Hydration is crucial to keep redness in check. After cleansing, saturate skin with Calmitude Hydration Solution. It’s packed with soothing licorice root and white tea leaf

BOOK THIS TREATMENT: Anyone with sensitive, sensitized or just plain angry skin should see a skin care pro for a series of facials that will tame their redness and bring complexion peace. I recommend the Bioelements Custom Blend Facial. Why? Because it can be customized at every step with redness-reducing masks, massages and treatments you can’t get anywhere else.

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WELCOME!

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Swimming in the Deep End

By Ben Getz

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Every human starts life as a swimmer; roughly nine months later that life emerges from a fluid filled cocoon of comfort into the stark realities and uncertainty of the outside world.

From that point on, for however many years each are given, most lives will be back in contact with swimming whether by choice or through an unplanned chain of occurrences.

Let's face it, whether you live in the central Sahara desert or a lake community like Moses, it is a globally accepted fact supported by space photos that over 70%percent of the earth's surface is covered in water. This does not even take into account the artificially formed bodies of liquid; bathtubs, swimming pools, irrigation canals and fountains to name a few.

It behooves us then as land based animals to have at least a rudimentary grasp of the dynamics of water, if not developing an outright love for the life aquatic.

That is where one Anthony St. Onge jumps in… heart first.

For Tony, swimming is his life’s passion, and not just as a coach that fosters winning teams, exceptional athletes, state champions or record holders. There has indeed been his share of each in the 30 plus years of coaching, but don’t ask him to quote ‘stats’ as he does not like to keep score. His deepest joy and fulfillment come from seeing any person, young or old, take on the challenge to learn and enjoy the ‘art’ of swimming.

Growing up in the Kelso/Longview vicinity of our fair state, as a teenager St. Onge played and excelled in most sports. At the same time, Tony always loved the water, and at one time dreamed of becoming the next Jacques Yves Cousteau. In his junior year St. Onge started to look at swimming as his main focus, which lead to his training and competing in Moses Lake in the mid 70’s. Back at that time Moses Lake had one of the best facilities around the state, and here he met and made friends that continued to have an impact on his life years later,

teams, as well as fulfilling the added responsibilities of Pool

and taught him the meaning of true friendship.

Manager at Moses Lake High.

St. Onge went on to attend Central Washington University

For almost a decade now St. Onge has championed a program

along with a number of his buddies, and there he met his wife of

that sees every 5th grade student in the MLSD attend a two week

over 33 years, Jill, who continues to share his life and passions.

swimming class at the high school. For many children, especially

After a ‘game changer’ in Alaska, it was his friends and contacts

those with a fear of water, this may be their first contact with

in Moses Lake that saw an opportunity to tap into St. Onge’s

any structured training. “At this age,” says St. Onge, “there is a

talent and in return help him out. Offering him a position in 1977

positive peer pressure that works with these group dynamics as

to coach the successful Manta Rays city swim team, which he did

the youths begin to see the fun that is involved in swimming with

for 23 years, has led to a colorful history of his successes. Today

their friends.”

he serves as coach of both the high school boys and girls swim

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plays an important part in the MLSD athletic system and com-

St. Onge and his talented staff also keep a close, mutually

munity sports, there should be a nobler goal to a student’s in-

beneficial relationship with the city’s Aquatic Center staff.

volvement in any sport other than to simply excel. To be a part

Through the high schools lifeguard/water safety classes, doz-

of a team, to learn a discipline and challenge one’s own drive

ens of students each year learn valuable life saving skills and

and abilities against themselves, is what St. Onge believes can

then earn a paycheck by working summers at the highly suc-

foster a lifetime of positive results.

cessful aquatic center. In the opinion of St. Onge, swimming

Tony gives great credit to current High School Athletic

is a cure all; cures anything, especially drowning. In most

Director, Loren Sandhop, who agrees school sports activities

water related fatalities, it is the fear and panic of not knowing

should be more than just running, hitting, kicking, or throwing

how to deal with the situation that ultimately kills, not the fact

some variety of a ball.

that water is involved.

With recent changes in scholastic rules and also feeling

Learning the joys and benefits of swimming can be a posi-

spread fairly thin, St. Onge has chosen to now serve on the

tive ‘life changer’ for many, and is another reason why St.

board of directors for the Manta Rays and focus more on

Onge is so passionate about the sport; and St. Onge knows a

coaching the high school teams. It was a big decision and

thing or two about life changes from back when he was only

change for him, but a great new head coach was found and

22 years old. A brand new job, a new wife; his future spread

St. Onge feels his work has been accomplished. His main

open before him, a snowy night trip across an Alaskan pass

concern is what is in the best interests of the community and

with friends, black ice….falling, rolling … blackness …a life

the students in his care.

change in a blink of an eye.

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St. Onge says he never felt like saying, “Oh poor me, oh my life is over, my future is bleak”. Instead he saw an opportunity to face

that immersion into this watery realm continues to give him.

Tony hopes that he can continue to be a positive influence in all of

a new set of challenges, and make the best of life as he still had it

his ‘students’ lives, and that they gain something valuable from his

so much better than many others; quadriplegic, brain dead…or not

coaching and instruction. There are basic core principals he strives to

living all together. “Life is what you make it!” And swimming for

instill in each student, but feels that more importantly all simply need

Tony St. Onge makes life complete; for him and for the thousands of

to participate; participating is the journey. Having lived his entire

students he has trained, encouraged, inspired, and challenged over

life in the ‘swimming world’, St. Onge appreciates that it really all

the last 34 years.

comes down to such a simple equation; the swimmer, the water, and

Still challenging himself on a daily basis, St. Onge states that

sometimes the clock. St. Onge honestly feels that swimming is a way

nothing has really been taken away from him that he has not found a

to engage and involve the mind, the body, the spirit; it develops an

way to achieve or work around through other methods. He regularly

internal drive to push one’s self further, and to explore the true depth

swims to physically work his mind and body to develop them to their

of one’s very existence.

fullest potential, relishing the freedom, relief, and deep connection

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The play is about a nervous first time school teacher named Tom, who wakes up to watch School House Rock on television before attending his first day of teaching. While watching, five people appear being a part of him. They are George the romantic side, Dori the goofy side, Shulie the sweet side, Joe the cool side, and Dina the mature side. All of these people teach Tom that he can be a great teacher to his students.

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Designing Your Life for the Holidays I don’t know what’s on your wish list this time of year, but I sincerely hope that like me you already have everything in life that you already need, a warm home, a joyful life and most of all, family to surround you.

This is what makes the holidays meaningful. Like you, this time of year is usually the busiest time for me with home design, gift giving and just life. Something creeps up on me, a creative rush and a list of must do’s.

I have never been defined by the word simple, probably the opposite.

There are just too many beautiful things and ideas that I have floating thru my head. I am promising myself this year to prepare a little ahead and savor all that this season is truly about. Make it meaningful.

Designing a meaningful table is so satisfying this time of year. Always set it with at least one piece of decoration that honors your families past.

Shop your mothers, or grandmothers attic for vases, pitchers, platters and tablecloths. Vintage pieces add so much beauty and soul to your table and give depth to your regular china or everyday dishes. Think of creative ways to use grandmas silver tea service. Fill the tea pot with seasonal greens and branches mixed with berries and flowers. Tuck in a feather or two for a little bit of whimsy. (We love pheasant and peacock feathers this time of year)Setting a table is a lot like pulling together an outfit. Start with one piece at a time and then add and layer. Don’t let it intimidate you that everything has to be perfect and that all you plates and glasses have to match. Blending styles can character, just try to stay in the same color palate. Just have fun and try to remember to enjoy your own dinner party.

When it comes to home decorating this time of year go big or go simple but just be true to you. I think that many times people let the pressure get to them and make it much more stressful than it has to be. If you really enjoy sprucing up your home, and you don’t mind all the work, go for it.

Light a candle and put on some music and get in the zone. But for those of you who find yourself with anxiety, keep it simple with a beautiful wreath, fill bowls full of ornaments, light some candles and call it good.

I light candles as soon as I walk in the door. It instantly puts me in a festive mood.

Take your blinders off and don’t be stuck by “this is what we do every year.” Try something new like placing the tree in a different place or trying just lights and pinecones instead of ornaments. Or try incorporating a new color into your existing color scheme. Each year is a chance to experiment with something new.

Upcoming Events

Its written that all roads lead home for the holidays. My holiday wish to you is to take time to linger, remember Thanksgiving and Christmas’s past, savoring the present and wishing you a joyous and peaceful Christmas future!

Come experience an old fashioned Christmas open house Friday November 11th from 4-8.

Enjoy an abundance of design inspiration, fill your ears with sounds of our carolers and your senses with tastes and scents of the season.

Check out our Facebook page for decorating ideas to carry you thru till New Years. Let us help you make your home extra special this season with decorations and gifts from the heart.

Santa will be on hand to check his list for who's been naughty and who's been nice. Enter for a drawing for a Frasier Fir gift basket.

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Sex? Or Sexual Abuse?

Respect yourself & know the difference

When sex is used as a weapon, or a way of controlling someone, or to satisfy one person's sexual needs, it isn't

Teens account for 51% of all reported sexual abuse.

aren't boyfriends, or girlfriends, or lovers, they are perpetrators.

If you need to talk to someone, we are here to listen and help.

Knowing the difference between sex and sexual abuse isn't always easy. Perpetrators of sexual abuse often try

Call us at (509) 764-8402

love. It isn't even really sex – it's sexual abuse, and people who use sex to manipulate, control, or harm other people

to make their victims feel ashamed or responsible for the abuse, or to convince them that the abuse is a form of love.

New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services 840 East Plum in Moses Lake

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Mi Propio Lugar (My Own Place)

Preventing Homelessness for Survivors of Domestic Violence Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation doubles efforts by addling nine new service providers to Domestic Violence Housing First.

The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence announced the expansion of its program to help prevent homelessness for survivors of domestic violence by working with nine additional service providers. With the aim of eliminating housing as a reason to stay in an abusive relationship, Domestic Violence Housing First focuses on helping survivors of abuse retain or access safe permanent housing quickly, often bypassing emergency shelter.

WSCADV has been awarded a grant of $455,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to provide technical assistance to the domestic violence service providers participating in Domestic Violence Housing First. Nine domestic violence programs across the state will each receive three-year grants, representing a total investment of $1,927,852 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to implement this promising new practice.

The programs include New Hope Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services in Grant and Adams County, with their program called Mi Propio Lugar (My Own Place). The funding will allow the program (one of nine), to provide domestic violence survivors and their children tailored services based on their unique needs, including such supports as transportation subsidies, career training, help with job-related expenses, child care, and temporary rental assistance.

Membership available to employees & immediate families of: PUD’s & Municipal Corps or Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan & Douglas Counties; employees of cities of Ephrata & Soap Lake.

“Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children,” said Nan Stoops, executive director of WSCADV. “Shelters meet an important short-term need in communities across our state. Domestic Violence Housing First is providing another, equally important option. We are seeing that the flexible approach give survivors the ability to establish a home and the freedom to choose how best to rebuild their lives.”

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“We must do all we can to stop the cycle of family homelessness,” said David Bley, director of the Gates Foundation’s Pacific Northwest Initiative. “This includes helping to build important connections between domestic violence services and housing providers who are all working to stabilize families and children after a crisis that can impact overall health and the ability to succeed in life.”

Call 509-754-5233 or stop by 217 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA for details.

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Dear friends of Serve Moses Lake: First, I want to thank you for your ongoing support. Without your supportive responses to our needs – physically, emotionally, spiritually – we would be so limited in our ability to “help people find the help they need.”

I'm very excited to announce to you that we are holding our second benefit concert on Saturday evening, November 5th, 2011, at the Wallenstein Theater in Moses Lake to raise funds and awareness for Serve Moses Lake. This concert will again feature the local talent of Mrs. Deborah Roeber and Mr. Tim Cloyd (that's me) with special guest appearances by the Moses Lake Christian Academy's Forte Choir. Joining us this year on piano will be Dave Irish. Dave is a Seattle-based worship musician and recording artist. This year's presentation will include a variety of sacred selections, including Gospel, Traditional Hymns, and Modern Worship. In addition, we'll take some time during the evening to explain the heart and vision of Serve Moses Lake, highlighted by testimonials.

Over the past three years (we began this journey in November 2008), we've met over 1,900 clients, assisting them with rental, util-

ity, water and shelter needs. We've given away nonfood pantry items, clothing, food, haircuts, laundry service, and local bus passes. We've helped people move, we've given furniture, we've made repairs. In addition, we've pointed our clients in the right direction toward other help agencies in our community. We've seen several clients express their extreme gratitude when they thought all hope was lost. We've also had to help clients take full responsibility for their actions, sometimes denying their desired request. All in all, it has been our goal to offer faith, hope and love to every single person. And, we want to share our excitement and vision for the future of this ministry. It has been an amazing journey so far.

Would you please consider supporting us on this very special evening? We'd love to have you bring your friends along as well (perhaps someone who doesn't know too much about us). Although there is NO cost to attend, it is a fund raising benefit for the ongoing operations of Serve Moses Lake, ...so check books are expected. I hope I get to see you on Saturday, November 5th at 7pm (doors will open at 6:30pm). You'll probably see me, or perhaps hear me! Please make this event a priority in your calendar...you won't want to miss it.

Soli Deo Gloria, Tim Cloyd, Director

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Benefit Concert for Serve Moses Lake

Serve Moses Lake is a liason between area churches when it comes to those in need. It is a place to go to ‘find the help you need.’

there is HOPE Join us for an evening of quality entertainment featuring professional and amateur musicians from around the region. Special guests include: Mr. Dave Irish, a Seattle-based worship musician and recording artist; Christina Hernandez (on percussion); and the Moses Lake Christian Academy Forte Choir (directed by Mrs. Lisa Cloyd).

This year’s presentation will include a variety of sacred selections, including Gospel, Traditional Hymns, and Modern Worship. In addition, we’ll take some time during the evening to explain the heart and vision of Serve Moses Lake, highlighted by inspirational testimonials. A “free-will” offering will be taken to benefit Serve Moses Lake. Come out and enjoy an amazing evening of music and become a part of this growing ministry.

Saturday, November 5th, 7-9pm Wallenstein Theater (Big Bend Community College) Follow us on Facebook.

Musicians: Deborah Roeber & Tim Cloyd with special guest, Dave Irish

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Moses Lake Civic Center Moses Lake Museum Art Center

Grand Opening

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Moses Lake Museum

Art Center

Holiday Show

Friday, November 18, 2011 • 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Moses Lake Civic Center

Grand Opening Schedule of Events

Friday, November 18, 2011 4:00 Civic Center Dedication and Official Program Saturday, November 19, 2011 1:00 - 4:00 Civic Center Public Tours

Moses Lake Musem

Art Center

Holiday Show Schedule of Events

Friday, November 18, 2011 5:30 - 6:15 Live Entertainment - Steven King (Guitarist) 5:30 - 8:00 Children’s Arts & Crafts / Entertainment 5:30 - 8:30 Silent Auction 5:30 - 9:00 Browse the MAC Holiday Store 5:30 - 9:00 Beverage Service 5:45 - 8:45 Food Service 6:30 - 6:45 MAC Program 6:45 - 9:00 Live Entertainment - Hot Club of Spokane (Swing Band)

Free Admission • Live Entertainment • Children’s Arts & Crafts / Entertainment • MAC Holiday Store Holiday Food & Drink • Art • Featured Artists: Jan Cook Mack, Nik Penny, Lance Dooley

Moses Lake Civic Center (509) 764-3701 www.ci.moses-lake.wa.us

401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, WA 98837

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We’re Moving!

November 2011 New Address

401 S. Balsam Moses Lake, WA 98837

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm Saturday 11 am – 5 pm

(Closed most major holidays) The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center (MAC) is moving to 401 S. Balsam as part of the new Moses Lake Civic Center opening November 2011.

We will still offer the same programs you have come to expect, plus much more!

Exciting new exhibits, gallery space and a light and bright classroom await your visit.

SAVE THE DATE! The most frequent question I hear lately is “When are you moving?” After years of planning, from the initial meetings with architects at MillerHull, to the final stages of exhibit development with the wonderful design team at Pacific Studio, I can finally invite you to Save the Date! The new Moses Lake Civic Center and Moses Lake Museum & Art Center dedication will begin at 4pm on Friday, November 18, 2011 – culminating with the MAC’s annual Holiday Show, featuring artists Jan Cook Mack, Nik Penny and Lance Dooley from 5-9pm. Installation of the permanent exhibits (including the MAMMOTH!) will begin mid-December, and will continue throughout the following weeks. It will be a time of many exciting changes!

- Freya Hart, Museum Manager

Admission

Admission is always FREE

Get Social With Us

facebook.com/moseslakemusem twitter.com/molamuseum

Contact

(509) 764-3830 museum@cityofml.com

Staff

Freya K. Hart, Manager fhart@cityofml.com Ann Golden, Curator agolden@cityofml.com Pat Munson, Reception Ramon Cerna, Exhibit Installer

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YES!

Harrington Has an Opera House!

Tingstad & Rumbel Harrington Opera House

Friday, November 4 7:00pm Tickets only $15 To reserve, call Harrington City Hall (509) 253-4345 or (509) 253-4719 Tickets will be available at the door Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded and touring together for over 24 years with 19 albums to their credit. Traveling to as many as 50 concert venues a year, they are friends who enjoy each other's company and truly love making music.

Proceeds to benefit rehabilitation of the historic Harrington Opera House

Harringtonoperahouse.org Harrington, WA

By Karen Robertson

In the early 1900’s, many small towns around the country had an “opry house,” a place for traveling performers to entertain those who lived within a buggy-ride distance. Often tucked upstairs above income generating businesses, these venues also provided a place for dances, celebrations, and picture shows.

As time marched on, however, most of these spaces were lost as buildings were “re-purposed” or demolished. The Harrington Opera House & Bank Block building almost met that fate. In 1992, after the auditorium had been unused for forty years, the Harrington Opera House Society (HOHS) formed to rescue the grand old building from oblivion. Since then, a small but dedicated group of volunteers have been fundraising and working to rehabilitate the Bank Block, placing it on the National Historic Register, and providing a catalyst for preservation of several blocks of turn-of-the century buildings in this small town with a population of just over 400.

The Harrington Opera House is a real treasure, with amazing acoustics and a seating capacity of just under 200. It is currently a mixture of rustic elegance, with new chandeliers and ceiling supported by brick walls only partially covered in irregular patches of the original plaster. The ground floor corner entrance, once a bank, is now a lobby with a new staircase to the 2nd floor auditorium. Another portion of the ground floor houses “The Art Room,” a gallery with space for piano lessons, art classes, and meetings. And there’s also a small museum in another area.

The HOHS is dedicated not only to the rehabilitation of the historic structure, but also to providing cultural & artistic opportunities for the community and surrounding area. While over $315,000 was raised for repairs and improvements so far, it will take an additional $900,000 to complete to the standards of a quality venue for performing and visual arts. However, the HOHS is not waiting . . . a wide variety of events have been offered, from barbershop to bluegrass, from presentations on UFO’s, Humanities Washington programs, and author presentations to country rock, folk, classical, Broadway show tunes, and yes, even opera. Upcoming events include the Grammy Award winning duo, Tingstad & Rumbel on Nov. 4th, a private wedding, Santa’s visit on Dec. 3rd, and children’s dance recital also on Dec. 3rd.

For more information visit harringtonoperahouse.org email info@harringtonoperahouse.org or call Harrington City Hall (509) 253-4345 or (509) 253-4719

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Drowsy Driving November 6-12, 2011 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®, a National Sleep Foundation public awareness campaign to educate drivers about sleep safety. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a new study showing that the tragedy of drowsy driving is more pervasive than shown in previous estimates. Their study shows that drowsy driving involves about one in six deadly crashes; one in eight crashes resulting in occupant hospitalization, and one in fourteen crashes in which a vehicle was towed. These percentages are substantially higher than most previous estimates, suggesting that the contribution of drowsy driving to motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths has not been fully appreciated.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving results in 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries and more than 100,000 accidents each year. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analysis of the accidents resulting from drivers falling asleep behind the wheels is cause for alarm and concern. According to the study, younger drivers age 16-24 were nearly twice as likely to be involved in a drowsy driving crash as drivers age 40-59, and about 57 percent of drowsy driving crashes involved the driver drifting into other lanes or even off the road.

officers and found nearly nine out of every ten officers reported they had stopped a driver who they believed was drunk, but turned out to be drowsy. It is also possible to fall into a 3-4 second micro-sleep without realizing it.

Are you in (sleep) debt?

Millions of people have a serious sleep debt which leads to drowsy driving. They can get this debt in many ways – they work the night shift, hold two jobs, stay up late, work full-time while going to school, or have other scheduling problems. When your sleep debt gets big enough, there is nothing you can do to stay awake. You might be able to remain alert when you are busy or excited, but as soon as it gets quiet your sleep debt takes over and you go to sleep.

What are the best ways to avoid drowsy driving?

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According to the Foundation’s 2009 Sleep in America poll, about one-third (28%) of Americans admitted that they have fallen asleep behind the wheel within the past year, and more than half (54%) said they have driven while drowsy. The following warning signs indicate that it’s time to stop driving and find a safe place to pull over: • • • • •

Trouble keeping your eyes open and focusing Daydreaming or wandering, disconnected thoughts Yawning frequently and rubbing your eyes repeatedly Trouble keeping your head up Drifting from your lane, swerving, tailgating and/or hitting rumble strips • Inability to clearly remember the last few miles driven • Missing exits or traffic signs • Feeling restless, irritable, or aggressive Sleepiness can impact drivers by causing slower reaction times, decreased awareness, and impaired judgment, just like being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In fact, studies show that being awake for more than 20 hours results in an impairment equal to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. The AAA Foundation surveyed police

Get a good night’s sleep (seven to nine hours) before you hit the road.

Take a break every 100 miles or 2 hours. Do something to refresh yourself like getting a snack, switching drivers, or going for a run.

It’s better to allow the time to drive alert and arrive alive.

Use the buddy system. Just as you should not swim alone, avoid driving alone for long distances. A buddy who remains awake for the journey can take a turn behind the wheel and help identify the warning signs of fatigue.

Take a power nap—find a safe place to take a 15 to 20-minute nap, if you think you might fall asleep. Be cautious about excessive drowsiness after waking up.

Avoid alcohol and medications that cause drowsiness as a sideeffect.

Avoid driving at times when you would normally be asleep.

Consume caffeine. The equivalent of two cups of coffee can increase alertness for several hours.

If you’re tired all the time, you may have a problem. A surprising number of people are tired because they have a sleep disorder that has not been diagnosed or treated. Sleep apnea, a common breathing disorder, causes the sleeper’s throat to relax so deeply that breathing stops. The sleeper gasps, wakes up briefly, and then goes back to sleep. This process repeats itself, sometimes as many as 20-100 times an hour. The result is someone who has been in bed all night but still has not had enough sleep. Recognizing and treating sleep apnea is important, as it may be associated with an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.

Check your symptoms: • • • • • • •

Do you snore loudly?

Have you been told that you gasp or choke in your sleep?

Do you spend eight hours sleeping but still don’t feel rested?

Do you experience early morning headaches?

Are you sleepy during the day, or do you take naps a lot?

Do you fall asleep at unusual times, such as at dinner or in the movies?

Do you have trouble going to sleep, or wake up in the middle of the night?

These are all symptoms of a sleep disorder and can greatly affect your level of alertness while driving. If you have any of the above symptoms, see your physician or a sleep specialist right away.

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GY PSY

at Masquers theater

It must be fall because once again there is a musical at Masquers Theater in Soap Lake.

This year it is Gypsy. It opened on October 14, and will run through November 12.

The main character in this story is a stage mom, Mama Rose, played by Cheri Barbre.

She has two daughters, Louise, the older daughter played by newcomer to Masquers, Islyanna McAvinew, and June, played by Danika Nolton. When they grow up, the two girls are played by Holli and Nani Bosnar. Bob Jasman plays Rose’s agent, Herbie.

When the girls are young, Mama Rose hustles them off to every audition she can find. She is determined that her daughters have careers in show business. Mama Rose is the quintessential stage mom. She has the ability to elbow her way through even the most daunting crowds of show business wanna be’s in order to put her own little darlings front and center.

In Act two, the girls are grown but the action keeps moving to places like Texas, Wichita, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Louise has changed her name to Gypsy Rose Lee, and her career plan has taken a colorful turn. Some of the characters in her life are the Choriadorables played by Joanne Bracht, Carrie Geertsen and Tere Ovenell. The Toreadorables are Kelli Bracht, Madylin Grassie, and Mikayla Ross. Other characters are played by Eric Suitter, Zach Knutsen and Tim Henry.

In case you might be wondering, even though this story is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous stripper, the only piece of clothing that anyone takes off on stage is a glove.

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MASQUERS THEATER will present their first Christmas children’s musical Opening Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, Dec 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 2:00 p.m. Sundays, Dec 4, 18

Directed by Patty Jardine, The Velveteen Rabbit is a musical adaptation

by John Stephens of Margery William’s endearing tale of love between a boy, played by Joseph Hock, and his favorite toy. At first the Rabbit played

by Rachel Bresee is new and lonely in the toy chest where the other toys deride his ability to “do” anything. The Skin Horse, played by Clifford Bresee however teaches him, “It isn’t what you do, it’s who you are,” and sings to him about becoming Real. Sure enough, in time, the boy begins to love the Rabbit and when one night he says to Nana. “He’s not a toy!” The dream comes true. Even an encounter with two live rabbits doesn’t daunt his faith.

When the Boy gets scarlet fever, the Rabbit’s constant vigil helps save him. The doctor, however orders that everything the Boy has touched, including toys, must be burned. Just as it seems all hope is lost, the Nursery Magic Fairy appears and makes the Rabbit really real.

Holiday Readers’ Theatre

Bobbi Christie will be directing a Holiday Readers’ Theatre again this year, and she is looking for readers. If you are interested call her at the box office, 246-2611. Dates for the reader’s theatre performances will be at 2 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday, December 10-11.

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N o r t h e r n D e pa r t u r e George Coffeehouse welcomes Northern Departure

November 12 - 7pm

George Community Hall, 403 W Montmorency, George, WA $3 per person at the door.

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orthern Departure use the same time-honored tools of the bluegrass trade - guitar, upright bass, banjo, mandolin and fiddle coupled with flawless picking, earnest harmonies, and an unsullied Northwest perspective. These four "old souls" are igniting sparks in the bluegrass tradition with their fierce and infectious musical stylin's.

Even the most reserved hipster will be looking to head down to Appalachia.

The band formed in October 2008, and has not looked back since. Highly requested in the Northwest music scene, this young band has already graced the stages of Seattle's Moore and Paramount Theatre's, and has played several well known bluegrass festivals on the west coast.

Playing a mix of Original, Contemporary, and Bluegrass favorites, a live show is bound to leave you both exhausted and energized! Something not to be missed.

Thank you for visiting.

A pass-the-hat for the musicians will happen, so be ready to support the artists!

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For more information, contact Program Director Debby Kooy at (509) 797-5632

“Northern Departure are four talented musicians that bring energy, style and fun to their performances. Especially for those new to bluegrass, this ensemble amazes the audience and brings joy to a whole lot of folks.”

Carlene J. Brown, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Music Seattle Pacific University

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MOSES LAKE CLINIC CANCER PROGRAM

Julie Smith, MD

Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Thomas Tucker, MD

Teamwork.

The Cancer Program at the Moses Lake Clinic offers a full range of medical services along with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Our program and treatment center is affiliated with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and accredited by the Commission on Cancer, which sets stringent guidelines to improve patient outcomes and promotes consultation among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists and other cancer specialists.

Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

With our medical oncology visiting specialists from Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, we provide state-of-the-art oncology evaluation, staging, treatment and follow-up for many patients each year, right here in Moses Lake.

Sareena Malhi, MD

Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Annie Andersen, ARNP Moses Lake Clinic

We recognize that cancer is a complex group of diseases and that each diagnosis is a life-changing event for each patient. That is why we firmly believe in teamwork and that setting goals, monitoring activity and evaluating our services are critical components to improving our patient care.

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The Invisible Bridge A book by Julie Orringer Review by Patti Hallstrom

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eo Stepanovich Demidov, the hero of Tom Rob Smith's sensational debut thriller, Child 44, has stepped out of the

pages of a classic by Hammett or Chandler. He's a weathered WWII veteran, a natural athlete capable of chasing down a fugitive with an hour's head start across a snowy landscape. He has secrets as well as vices including a meth habit attained during the war. at home, his wife, Raisa is schoolteacher who he suspects may be working on more than just lesson plans with one of her colleagues.

He's also

developing an uninvited feature a conscience. He stumbles on a series of gruesome murders of young children that local authorities seem incapable of solving

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Smith shrewdly raises the risk factor by setting his story in the 1950s and making Leo a member of the MGB, the Soviet Union's dreaded secret police. In that time and place independent thinking is greatly frowned upon, especially for a member in good standing with the MGB. While Leo's job gives him some latitude to pursue his investigation, there are grave penalties to challenging the formal party line. After all, this is the Communist Party. And with a government that will not admit fault, it's reckless to suggest that the deaths are the work of a single madman, and not the random offenders who have already been charged, convicted, and executed by the ever-efficient Soviet justice system.

Smith captures the rhythm of day-to-day fear in Stalinist Russia and the ways that personal jealousies are used as a stepping stone to power. It is hard to measure which is more horrific, the descriptions of the serial murders or the scenes of torture perpetrated by Leo's colleagues in the MGB. While Smith's prose is simple; his brilliance is his careful plotting. The beauty of Smith’s story is the clues to his intricate mystery unveiled in

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Wendy Nickell

Certified Nutrition Practitioner Licensed Massage Practitioner

Nutrition Works 310 S. Cedar St. Ste C Moses Lake

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For more information on Anti-Aging and Mineral health, contact Wendy Nickell LMP, CNP, CNHP

What are the best foods for an anti-inflammatory diet?

Do we need the enzymes in fresh fruits and other foods in order to stay healthy?

There are many foods that can play an important role in an “anti-inflammatory diet.” Here is an overview: Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are considered anti-inflammatory. These include: fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna and other cold water fish; nuts and seeds, notably flaxseeds, hemp seeds and walnuts; and other foods, including soybeans, and winter squash.

Extra virgin olive oil is another food that contains healthy fats (monounsaturated fats), and one that has been found to have anti-inflammatory benefits. Some of these benefits seem to come through its unique antioxidant phytonutrients. Also, it’s important to note that these phytonutrients are more concentrated in extra virgin olive than other types of olive oil.

Deep colored fruits and vegetables would be a great inclusion in a diet geared towards controlling inflammation. Great choices here would be berries, cherries, beets, leafy greens and other richly colored foods. Pineapple also contains a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme called bromelain that has anti-inflammatory activity.

In terms of foods to avoid, those that may promote inflammation, here are our suggestions: vegetable oils such as sunflower oil and corn oil as they are rich in omega-6 fatty acids; “white foods” such as white flour, white rice and white sugar; processed foods that contain synthetic flavorings, colorings and preservatives. (It is not that your diet should not have any omega-6 fatty acids as they are essential fatty acids that play a role in health. It is just that most people already get an ample supply of these fatty acids in their diets and therefore should try to minimize concentrated food sources of them in order to maintain a balanced omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio).

While the above suggestions can play a role in a diet that helps to control inflammatory processes, you may also want to consult a licensed healthcare practitioner skilled in nutrition to get ideas that may be specific to your individual needs.

What a great question at harvest time!

Throughout our digestive tract, organs and cells produce enzymes to help digest food and allow us to absorb nutrients. This digestive process requires a healthy digestive tract, a healthy liver, a healthy pancreas, and whole, natural foods.

It is definitely true that very fresh foods (raw/recently harvested) can provide us with some active enzymes that can function in our digestive tract and there are some real digestive benefits from these foods. There is research, to confirm the value of enzyme supplements in treatment of some health conditions in which digestion has been compromised. Enzyme supplements typically provide far greater concentrations of enzymes than would be present in a normal serving of a fresh, uncooked fruit or vegetable. For this reason, it makes sense to think about enzyme supplements in a separate category from whole, natural foods and as part of a medical decision rather than a dietary one.

With respect to bananas and ripeness, the enzyme composition of a food is constantly changing, not only after harvest, but also pre-harvest when the food is still part of the whole, living plant. Once harvested, a food’s chemistry will change, including its enzyme chemistry. Some foods will continue to ripen after harvest, and some will not. As a food ripens, changes are occurring in enzyme composition and activity. In general, however, foods are best harvested and consumed fairly close in time to ripening.

My recommendation is to select fresh foods from the grocery that were recently harvested, have recently arrived at the store, and are ripe and ready to be eaten in the next few days. Consuming a mix of raw foods (example: dinner salad) and lightly cooked fresh foods (steamed veggies) is a better way to enjoy the health benefits of their natural enzymes!

The information contained on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, be used as the basis for treating a particular symptom or disease, or to replace any prescribed treatment that you are currently undergoing. If you have a serious health condition or are pregnant, you should always consult the assistance of a qualified practitioner. Any statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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Dine in one of Quincy’s historic buildings

dating back to 1906. www.idlehourcafe.com 18 B Street SE, Quincy 509 787-3714 Breakfast Sat-Sun 8am to 1pm Lunch Tues-Fri 11am to 2pm Dinner Wed- Fri open at 5pm

This Rustic Cafe serves only the highest quality food available.

We are the ONLY restaurant serving breakfast on the weekends in Quincy.

Please join us for lunch or dinner. Our menus are displayed on our website.

We are proud of our award winning wines and European ales.

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Wines of Washington Much to taste at the “water’s edge”

By Cameron Fries, White Heron Cellars

Years ago American restaurants used to offer three wines – white, rosé, and red. We have now given names to these wines which we call Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, and Merlot. Many of us have discovered which of these wines is least likely to offend us on a regular basis and order accordingly. Yet with a small sense of adventure one can discover many wines with pleasing flavors. One way to do this is to ask at the restaurant or wine store for recommendations, explaining which of the above we usually like to drink. Unfortunately here in the Basin we are not doted with many restaurants that have the time to train their wait staff in the intricacies of the world of wine (there are of course some notable exceptions). When in the big or small city do not hesitate to ask advice – many restaurants train their servers to enhance the dining experience.

In the case of Merlot it is easy to expand one’s horizons with a little knowledge. Merlot is one of the international varieties. It comes from the southeast of France, from the region known as Bordeaux. Bordeaux can be translated as “water’s edge” and indeed the Bordeaux region is on both sides of the Gironde River as it nears the ocean. Traditionally there are five grape varieties grown in Bordeaux - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Primarily Bordeaux wines are Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon with the other varieties added in smaller amounts. The reasons for blending different grapes are simple – it increases the complexity of flavor.

Chateau Petrus, a very famous Bordeaux, is mostly Merlot.

Chateau Lafitte Rothschild contains much more Cabernet Sauvignon. Here in the U.S. we were afraid of blending for many years.

However in emulation of Bordeaux many wineries in Washington are now making blends of Bordeaux varietals. Several years ago in California a group of winemakers decided to come up with a name for blends of grape varieties from Bordeaux. They chose the name Meritage (meant to rhyme with heritage) and you can now see this category on many wine lists.

When I worked for Worden’s Winery in Spokane I had just returned from learning to make wine in Europe. Thus we made the 1983 Cabernet-Merlot, the first such blend in the state. CabernetMerlot is now a very popular category of wine. There are those of us who make blends with all five grapes and thus persevere in following a centuries old tradition. Here at White Heron we make a meritage

that we call Mariposa Vineyard Red Wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are all difficult to tell apart in the vineyard. And they can also be difficult to tell apart as wine. If the winemaker makes a lighter style of Cabernet Sauvignon it can be very similar to Merlot. Still, of the three, Merlot tends to be the lightest and smoothest with flavors reminiscent of ripe plums. Cabernet Franc tends to be a little drier with flavors leaning towards black cherries. And Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be the driest with definite black cherry flavors and perhaps a hint of black pepper.

I am frequently asked if we add something to make wine taste like black cherries or plums. These flavors actually come from the grapes themselves and evolve as the yeast ferment the grape juice into wine.

As more and more of us plant Malbec we are starting to see people bottle Malbec by itself. It makes a smooth dark red wine with lots of fruit flavors, somewhat similar to Syrah. There are also people bottling Petit Verdot. Thus just amongst these five Bordeaux varieties we can we can taste an infinite number of blends and individual varietal wines.

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Eating in Season

Following the natural cycles with food choices

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feel it in the air., the falling into winter is upon us . Colors and temperatures change and as always a wonderful time of year. I am happy to say that I receive a CSA box with foods that reflect this change in season.. A CSA box is produce that is seasonal and fresh from a local area farm that is sent directly to a home. In short a way to purchase food at its peak while voting with food dollars to eat in a way that minimizes food transported from long distances. From a nutritional stand point access to nutrient dense foods that support health and well being is vital in an era where food quality is compromised by harvesting food before its time. An important and simple concept that will have far reaching consequences on consumer and environment alike.

Politics aside the joy of cooking from what I receive from the farm is an on going pleasure and adventure into cooking a flavorful mix that satisfies the body and soul. The human body is designed to eat in season with what is grown near to home. In fall the harvest reflects an abundance of root vegetables and the return of greens as well as a wide variety of fruit. Many of these foods can be stored for winter use and help fuel us to endure the drops in temperatures. Mankind has distanced themselves from the cycles of nature that support and teach us and this wisdom is reflected in the food provided in season. A simple lesson in living in harmony that benefits everything.

Aging parents and young adult children are also population groups that are near and dear to me as I am a baby boomer. Each stage of the life cycle has different needs and challenges that greatly affect our quality of life. The art of eating meals prepared from scratch is lost with time restraints and with the shift in priorities. This last cycle in eating trends shows a shift away from convenience foods and a return to whole foods that is supportive of latest findings in the area of health.

Each population group will benefit from eating whole foods that are in season.

As a nutrition professional with experience in the human life cycle from birth to old age the simple path of eating whole food that are in season remains the same for all population groups, and the challenges are also the same. Personal commitment and follow through remain the primary steps to beginning a life style change in which each of us can take responsibility in our lives that will have far reaching impact on the quality of life on a personal and global level.

I believe we need to support on another in our journey to health and wholeness. Community groups based on improved eating habits along with active living as the core will provide a structure an individual and family can identify personal goals and have a check in to support the changes.

Active living opportunities along with cooking and food related opportunities would be the focus as this is the areas of change that will have the outcome we all desire. It is my goal to develop a food and active living group in the Ephrata and Soap Lake area this winter. There is strength in joining together in the group process when learning from one another and supporting positive changes is the common ground.

I have been working in Grant County with hospitals. clinics and nursing homes for 10 years plus involvement in the local food and farm connection for 5 years. As a life long resident of this area I am committed to guiding this community to this next step in the areas of food and active living in any way to make our lives and world a better place.

Interested? Contact Theresa Sergneri RD at 509 760 3578.

Bs in Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered with the American Dietetics Association as a Registered Dietitian.

By Theresa Sergneri

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