High Points - Jan 2012

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January 2012

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By Stephanie Schmitgall

Most people tend to think summer and fall are the best seasons to be on the Oregon coast. But, if you haven’t experienced the coast in the winter, you are missing a whole new world.

The excitement of a winter storm on the coast is like nowhere else. The windwhipped waves put on a dramatic show as they pound the rocky shorelines with a force that sends salty spray high into the air. The rain dances across the beach, while the clouds tumble around in the sky. Of course, this is a show you will prefer to watch from a warm and dry hotel room, with a cozy fire close by. But the sound and beauty of it all is truly something to witness.

Don’t think winter is all storms and rain though. It’s not unusual to have the sun break though and put some dazzle on the world. Especially in late January or in February you can experience some incredibly warm and sunny weather. It may not last too long, but come enjoy it when you can.

The winter months also bring the mighty creatures of the deep, the whales, migrating down the coast from Alaska waters to enjoy the warm lagoons of Baja, California in Mexico. From mid-December through January thousands of whales will pass along the Oregon coast, generally close to shore so it’s easy to spot them as the blow and breach.

During Whale Watching Week, December 16 – January 1, you’ll find 28 designated sites along the Oregon coast that are manned by knowledgeable hosts who provide all types of information about the whales and ways to spot them. The Inn At Spanish Head Resort Hotel in Lincoln City is one such spot. From Fathoms 10th floor restaurant and lounge or from you own oceanfront room with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Inn is an ideal spot to witness this annual event.

And what better time to rekindle a romance than in front of a warm fireplace with a glass of wine or hot cocoa and someone quite special while that

winter storms blows across the sky outside. Or on a chilly, drizzly day, how perfect is a dip in the hot tub or a soothing massage offered at many hotels or local spas. Winter time also brings fewer people on the Oregon coast, so you can enjoy a long, romantic dinner in a quiet restaurant. Fathoms Restaurant and Lounge, on the 10th floor of the Inn At Spanish Head, offers spectacular ocean views to complement any meal. And remember, the Dungeness crab season it at its best during the winter months too. Or linger a bit longer over that cup of coffee in the morning with no pressure to get up and move on because others are waiting for your seat. Leisurely stroll the many interesting galleries, bookstores, bakeries, antique stores and restaurants the coast has to offer. The winter pace is simply slower and a time to truly relax and find yourself again.

There’s also plenty to do, if you prefer to out and experience it all. Beautiful handblown glass floats are released on the Lincoln City beaches from late October through May. What fun to search, and find one! Shop ‘til you drop at the Outlet Stores. Take in a show at Chinook Winds Casino. The February Seafood and Wine Festival in Newport is always a favorite pastime. Or there are so many local theatre options, jazz festivals and symphony concerts to enjoy.

Winter On The Oregon Coast

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Forget everything you think you know about square dancing. The dancing on display at the Oregon Mid-Winter Festival is far removed from the days of the old scratchy record player of your youth. The difference is the music and the talent of the live professional callers.

“It’s not just Country and Western songs either,” Albany resident Roger Putzler said. “It’s become more modern with great variety of music — one caller I know from Portland actually features a rap song.”

Putzler should know, he’s been active in square dancing for 52 years. Along with his wife Linda, they are the chairmen for this year’s Mid-Winter Festival: Dancin’ in the Moonlight, held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center January 27-29.

Hosted by the Emerald Empire Area Council, which meets at the Emerald Square Dance Center in Springfield, the Mid-Winter Festival began in 1960 began at the Lane County Fairgrounds. In 2005, the Festival moved to the Linn County Fair and Expo and has been there ever since, including the Golden Jubilee in 2010.

Approximately 1,500 participants of all skill levels are expected for the three day festival that includes three types of dance: square dance, round dance and clogging.

Square dance usually has eight dancers in a square, made up of four couples, with a caller choreographing the dancers, usually using a patter or singing call.

Round Dance is usually couples; however individuals often will dance by themselves if they do not have a partner. Round Dance is often listed as ballroom dancing.

Clogging is a dance performed by individuals, while wearing shoes, usually with taps, or occasionally with wooden soles.

So, what is it about square dancing that keeps folks like the Putzlers so involved? “It’s great physical, mental and social exercise,” Roger Putzler said. “The callers can be great stage performers and that makes it spontaneous and exciting.”

Ready to find out for yourself? Those interested in learning more about square dancing or are encouraged to come out to the Expo Center to take a look. Admission is free. A dance demonstration will also be held at the Heritage Mall on Friday, January 27 from 11 to noon. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.MidWinterFestival.com.

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To nominate someone, or some group, for this recognition, please write a short essay about them and why the deserve to be saluted in 300 to 350 words and email it to: [email protected]. If you have a photo of this person you could email, that would be great.

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It’s another new year and January is filled with events your family can participate in. Each month you will find a list of specially selected educational and entertainment events for you to enjoy. Keep this list handy so you can check it throughout the month.

• HOOF-AND-HOLLER NEW YEAR’S EVE BULL RIDING AND DANCE is scheduled for the evening of December 31 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. For more information about this popular event contact the center by going on line; www.lcfairexpo.com

• FIRST FRIDAY RENAISSANCE LECTURE SERIES will be held at 7PM on January 6 at the Oregon Language Center, 237 S.W. Third Avenue in downtown Albany. Seating is limited. Please call 541-928-8975 to reserve a space and get more information on this month’s program.

• TIMBER TWIRLERS MAINSTREAM SQUARE DANCE is scheduled for 7:30PM on the evening of January 6 at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 738 S.E. Fifth Ave. in Albany. Please call 541-974-4978 for more information.

• WINTER ROD AND SPEED SHOW will take place on Saturday, January 7, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. For more details, please call 541-926-4314.

• ALBANY WOMEN’S CONNECTION MONTHLY BRUNCH will take place at 9:30AM on Wednesday, January 11, at the Spring Hill Country Club in North Albany. All women are welcome. The brunch will feature a Zumba demonstration and inspirational speakers. To get more details and reservations, please call 541-926-7288.

• CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 7:30AM the second Thursday of each month at Novak’s in Albany for a no-host breakfast. There is no additional charge for attending. The next Christian Chamber meeting will be on the morning of January 12 and features a special guest speaker. Great networking opportunity for Christian business owners. Go online: www.cccnw.org or call 541-791-2901 for more info.

• RV SHOW will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany January 12 through 15. Get more information and show times by calling 541-926-4314.

• ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS “Over the River and Through the Woods” with performances January 13, 14, 20, 21. 22, 26, 27 and 28. The theater is located at 111 W. First Avenue in downtown Albany. Ticket and other information is available at: www.albanycivic.org.

• MILD TO WILD MOTORSPORTS SWAP MEET will take place January 14 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany. Go to: www.lcfairexpo.com for more information.

• DINNER TO BENEFIT THE ALBANY CAROUSEL PROJECT will be held on the afternoon of January 15 at Sybaris Restaurant at the corner of First and Washington Streets in downtown Albany. The dinner will kick-off the project’s building fund drive. To get more information call: 541-791-3340.

• TRAVEL AT THE TRIPP explores Southern Europe at 2PM Sunday, January 15, at the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the Linn Benton Community College Campus in Albany. Call 541-917-4531 to get all the details.

• LINN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents “Savages and Scoundrels” at 2PM on Sunday, January 15, in the Lakeside Center at the Mennonite Village, 5050 Columbus St. S.E. in Albany. Get more info by calling 541-926-4680.

• EAST ALBANY LIONS CLUB GUN SHOW is scheduled for the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany January 21 and 22. More information is available at: www.lcfairexpo.com.

• MID-WINTER SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL will take place at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany January 27 through 29. Please see the front page article in this issue of High Points for complete details.

• ALBANY NOSH TOUR, otherwise known as A.N.T, will be held January 28 starting at 4pm. Get ticket and other information by calling: 541-928-0911; or go to: www.albanyvisitors.com for ticket and other information.

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A short time ago you could not turn on the television without hearing about” belly fat”. And now, the topic has disappeared from advertising completely! Was belly fat a fictitious ailment conjured up just to pad the pockets of telemarketers? No. Belly fat is a legitimate health issue. However, the products being sold to combat belly fat were largely ineffective.

What is belly fat? It is fat stored deep within the body. It is not surface “pinch-an-inch” fat. Belly fat, is fat that has been stored in a body part called the omentum, which drapes from the stomach. The function of the omentum is to provide a ready source of stored calories (fat) to the liver to be broken down, providing energy. When we eat and exercise properly, very little fat accumulates in the omentum. People with extreme levels of omental fat, have a characteristic “beer belly”. Their abdomens are often very taut or hard, because the fat is stored beneath the muscle layer, not on top of it.

What are the health issues associated with excess belly fat? We have a limited amount of space within our abdominal cavities. (Pregnant women can attest to this fact!) Abdominal structures and organs are caught in a squeeze play between an enlarging omentum and the abdominal muscle wall. This contributes to increased blood pressure, gastric reflux, breathing difficulties (i.e. decreased lung capacity and

sleep apnea) and kidney damage among other things.

The bodily distress brought on by a burgeoning belly causes metabolic changes, as well. Insulin becomes less effective, which allows blood sugar levels to rise; ushering in the devastating effects of diabetes. Circulating levels of LDL (“bad cholesterol”) go up, putting one at risk

for heart and artery disease. The delicate balance of hormones in our bodies becomes destabilized, contributing to reproductive problems and a weakened immune system.

How does one know if they are at risk from omental fat accumulation? Currently, specialists recommend focusing on waist size, not weight. Certainly, the two are related, but the concern is on how your weight is distributed. For women, a waist measurement greater than 37 inches, is associated with increased health risks. For men, the waist measurement should not exceed 40 inches.

It is clear from the lack of “belly fat” commercials, that there is no magic pill for this problem. The solution lies in a healthy diet and exercise regimen. For many people, making these lifestyle changes can be overwhelming. It is hard to get started, and even harder to stick with it! If you are at a decision point, but don’t know where to begin, call me. I can help you make gradual changes toward a healthier future.

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The Gift of ReliefI love the holidays! It’s all about family,

good will, and sharing gifts. Of course it can also mean stress, travel and sleeping in uncomfortable beds. This year my gift to you will be some simple, inexpensive and portable ways to overcome holiday aches and pains.

Epsom Salt Bath – From time to time patients will ask if I can write them a prescription for a hot tub so that their insurance company will buy them one. I tell them that when they contact the insurance company they will ask if there is a bath tub in the house. If so, then just go sit in thathot tub. It’s actually a great idea. Moist heat has many health benefits from lowering your blood pressure to muscle relaxation. Adding 500-600g of Epsom Salt to a bath can enhance the value of a good soak. Epsom Salt is made up of Magnesium and Sulfate. These essential minerals are absorbed through the skin and help can help detoxify your body and even improve a condition like Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).

Pinky Balls – Myofascial Trigger Points or knotted muscles are a very common occurrence. One good way to work them out is through direct pressure or massage. There are a bunch of gadgets and devices on the market you can spend $30-60 on to achieve the same effect that a $0.99 children’s toy can accomplish.

I like the Pinky Ball better than tennis balls or racquet balls which lose their firmness quickly with use. The pinky ball

is solid soft rubber at a perfect consistency for working on tight muscles. You can tape two of them together using athletic tape and use them on either side of your spine. I use them either by laying on them on the floor or against a wall.

Homemade Microwaveable Heat Pad – Sometimes you need some heat on the go or when you can’t go soak in the tub. It’s easy to make your own heat pad that will hold heat from 15-25 minutes. Take an athletic sock (bigger is better, new is better than used) fill it ¾ full with rice and tie off the open end. Now any time you need some heat you can put your heat pad in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Of course you want to keep this dry or your heating pad will become a delicious but smushymess.

The Perfect Ice Pack – If you prefer ice over heat here are some tips on making a perfectice pack. Get a 1 gallon freezer bag (they don’t leak). Fill the bag about ½ waywith ice. Add 2 cups of water which will make the ice pack more flexible. Add ½ cup of Isopropyl Alcohol which will keep the ice pack colder for longer. If that is too many steps to remember or

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If you’re considering refinancing your home to take advantage of the low loan rate environment you should consider a home equity product in addition to any conventional mortgage options…there may be some advantages for you. The basic rule of thumb is to shop around and look at least two or three options prior to making a decision regardless of which route you take.

This piece doesn’t necessarily pertain to anybody who wants to finance for 30 years or more (yes, longer terms are available if you can believe it). If you are in a good equity position (with at least 20% equity or more) and can afford the monthly payment on a 15 year (or shorter) loan because your balance is nominal then I recommend looking at your credit union or bank for a home equity loan. The advantages could be many:• Expedited process-you likely will be

doing your entire loan at the lending institution of choice instead of finishingpaperwork at a title company. The process from start to finish should be quicker overall.

• Less paperwork-Equity loans inherently have less paperwork than conventional mortgage options.

• Reduced fees-this is often what differentiates one loan product from another. Ask questions to find out what, if any, fees you are likely to incur. Home equity loans typically are much less expensive to conduct.

• Appraisal-a formal appraisal may not be necessary. Or a modified version might be available (and less expensive…or free). Again, inquire with the lender.

• Often times shorter terms are available and in general, the shorter the term the lower the rate.

• Your bank or credit union is likely to keep an equity loan on its own books, meaning it won’t be sold to another lender or investor.

I’ve seen this type of loan work for people who are looking to accelerate the repayment of their home loanwithout paying exorbitant fees. Contact your local credit union or bank to find out what your options are.

Use A Home Equity Loan To Refinance Your HomeAre you approaching 65 soon? Are

you considering enrolling into Medicare or not? Here is what you should know first before you make your decision to enroll or wait and possibly make a mistake:

you must sign up for Medicare when you turn 65.

In the Medicare & You 2012 booklet published by Centers of Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) it states that if you do not have a valid exception and do not enroll into Medicare when you turn 65 you could incur a 10% penalty for every year you failed to enroll in Medicare Part B. And if you are not enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B without a valid exception and do not enroll in an optional Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) you could incur a penalty fee for every month you are not enrolled in a prescription drug plan. These penalty fees can add up and they are applied to your premium and you will pay the penalty fee monthly for the rest of your life.

What are valid exceptions?If you are enrolled in a group health

plan through your employer or your spouse’s employer – this is considered a valid exception. Yet there is a caveat to

this exception. If you or your spouse is working for an employer that has fewer than 20 employees, you must sign up for

Medicare because, under insurance rules, Medicare is considered the primary insurer for seniors working at these small businesses.

You can start signing up – online, or call a toll-free

telephone number, or with me (at my office) or in person at a local Social Security office (suggestion – make an appointment first). You want to sign up three months before your 65th birthday. You have an additional three months after your birthday month to apply before penalties kick in. If you hold off because you (or your spouse) are employed and covered by a company plan, you have eight months to enroll after the employment ceases.

Please note, Medicare isn’t family coverage, like you might have had from work. You may be eligible but that doesn’t cover your spouse or dependent children. They will need to buy insurance from a private company. I can assist in individual/family insurance as well.

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We’ve already seen temperatures drop below 30°F in the valley; needless to say,heating bills been excruciating for many residents. Here are eight great tips to help reduce those high heating bills.1. Do not heat any

unnecessary rooms. Close and seal heat registers and air returns. Be sure to whether-strip doors to these less-heated areas.

2. Adjust the furnace thermostat (internally) for the longest (and therefore fewest) cycles. Simply pop off the cover and look inside to set. This efficiency boost could save 15%.

3. Insulate all electrical outlets & switches on inside/outside walls with foam pads beneath cover plates. These are inexpensive and easy to install. Weather-strip and keep bathroom door closed.

4. If you position a light bulb just under your heating control, and set it with a cheap electric timer (~ $5) to match your of sleeping and time of return after work, the timer will control your heating system and could save up to 40% of heating costs.

5. Weather-strip, insulate , and seal all access doors to unused and cold attic areas. Do the thinking — find the areas

of heat loss, then determine how to slow the flow of heat and money.

6. Turn the thermostat lower and dress warmer. Nobody ever froze at 60 degrees. At night and when you are gone set the thermostat to 50 degrees. According to the U.S. Department of

Energy, “two 10 degree setbacks will save 1/3 of heating costs.” If you’ll be gone for over

48 hours, drop the temperature to 40 degrees.

7. Window heat loss equals 1/3 of your energy bill so close shades and drapes. Use rope caulk in every crack & opening. If possible, use Visqueen plastic over the outside of each window and/or use shrink plastic on the inside. Try clear bubble plastic packaging placed between the storm window and inside the main glass window (to insulate).

8. In your basement, seal and insulate all hot air metal ducts. Insulate water pipes, the box sill above the basement wall, the area between wood joists, and the top 4 feet inside the basement walls. Hang insulation from wall top.

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When it’s cold outside and we are all bundled up in our winter coats, all people see is your handbag—so make a statement with it! A very classic—but often overlooked—combination is navy and black! It’s a great way to make a statement in a subtle way because this combination is surprisingly chic and sophisticated! Black and navy can each be quite bold, and it can definitely make a statement! When this trend is done right—the way we did it with Jean, Janelle, Joyanna and Janice—it can make you look effortlessly chic (hard to find navy shoes though)!

If subtlety is not your thing, then go bold and dramatic with any one of our new black and white shells. You’ll make quite an impact with a black and white color scheme that’s sure to catch everyone’s eye this season! Hound’s-tooth has quickly become

this season’s biggest trend and these black and white checks are classy and chic with a touch of mystery. One

of the best things about hound’s-tooth is how adaptable it is—you can use it to create a very fashion-forward, runway-inspired look or wear it more traditionally; either way it will be a crowd-pleaser! I for

one believe sporting hound’s-tooth on a handbag is the best way to wear this trend! If overdone this print can be overpowering, but a hound’s-tooth handbag adds just the right amount of tasteful drama to any look!

Personal note:The end of the year is a natural time

for reflection and self-assessment—it’s a healthy exercise that enables each of us to take inventory of our successes and failures and then recommit to do even better next year! I sooooo need to work smarter next year…how about you?

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‘Tis the season!

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One of the most life changing lessons I have learned is to forgive. We have all had and will all have things happen to us that are unfair or unjust. God has given us a way to get “over it” through forgiveness.

In the Lord’s Prayer it says, “Forgive us our trespassers as we forgive those who trespass against us”.

Why is forgiveness so important? Why is it essential to our own well being and our spiritual walk?

There are several reasons. Firstly unforgiveness hampers our relationship with God. We are disobeying him if we don’t forgive others. It also leads to pent up resentment toward the person who has sinned against us. We cannot love God and hate our fellow man, as written (Mat 22:39) “….Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself”. Harboring unforgiveness keeps us in a state that is other than loving and dampens our walk.

Secondly unforgiveness can lead to emotional turmoil. It permanently ties us to the act of sin against us. We cannot get over it or get release from it, and move on with our lives until we forgive the person and put the consequences of their actions into God’s hands to deal with. Having grudges does not help us and does not hurt the person who we hold the grudge against. They have sinned against us and moved on with their life, but we cannot detach

ourselves and move on until we give it over to God and forgive them.

Resentment and pent up anger can be extremely damaging both emotionally and also physically. Many illnesses and mental conditions are directly linked to these negative emotions. Unforgiveness can lead to turmoil and torment. Forgiveness allows our heart to start healing. It is often a slow process, if the emotions have been bottled up for many years.

We need to remember that forgiving someone is showing them mercy that they do not deserve – just as God through sending his son to die for our sins showed that he gave us mercy that we didn’t deserve.

Forgiving others begins the process of alleviating the pain that we have kept hold of, due to the hurt that the other person has caused us. When you start to forgive the pain will start to reduce and eventually go all together.

We do not need the other person to ask for our forgiveness to give it to them. Forgiveness is not really between us and the person who sinned against us it is really between us and God. God makes it clear that it is his job to take ‘vengeance’, not ours.

Forgiveness is not an emotion it is a personal choice, effectively an action that we need to perform. We have to

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Its interesting how some recipes come and go fashionably- they may be real in for a while and the fall way, way out. Some go to a well-deserved demise, but others are a victim of fickle fate. Sometimes a nutritional fad will take a very unfair toll.

I first encountered this recipe in the early seventies. We weren’t quite out of hippie mode and disco hadn’t happened yet. It never seemed to be published in a book, but was passed from hand to hand. I got it on a piece of mimeograph paper. OOPS!!! I think I just dated myself!

First, get yourself a gallon glass jar and a 32 ounce pickle jar. Both will need nice tight lids. Get an enormous mixing bowl ready, but start the recipe in a stand mixer to save your arm.

Firmly pack 2 C bran cereal in a glass measuring cup, being sure to press down hard. Bring 2 C water to a boil in a saucepan then dump in the bran and stir. Let sit off heat.

In a stand mixer bowl mix 1 C shortening (butter Crisco works well) and 3 C sugar until well blended. Add the bran mix and beat in 4 eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Add 5 tsps baking soda, 2 tsps salt and mix well. I then add 1 ½ C dark raisins, 1 C golden raisins, 8 ounces

chopped dates and 1 ½ C chopped apricots and mix well.

Press 4 C bran cereal into a larger glass measure and place in the bigger bowl. Dump the fruit mixture over and stir. Get some big strong dude to help, because this is real work! When well mixed, add 5 C flour alternately with 1 quart of buttermilk. Stir very well.

Fill the gallon jar ¾ full, leaving plenty of head room, it will expand. Place the rest in smaller jar. This will keep well in the refrigerator for 6 weeks, so date the jars with freezer tape.

Bake them in muffin tins, ramekins or custard cups, depending on your size preference. Bake at 350 degrees until firm to the touch.

Six-week Bran Muffins

Karen’s bran mjuffins go great with butter and jam.

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Here we are more than a decade into the 21st Century and the movie musical has more or less faded into a distant memory and considered by many to be an acquired taste. Not so in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s when the Hollywood studios were grinding them out at a rapid pace. Even the small studios which pretty much closed up shop by the 1960’s after television hit every home, made scores of musicals. Remember it was during these years that theaters in smaller cities and town often changed their bill two, three and four times a week with double-features to draw in the crowds wanting a few hours of escapism from their everyday lives.

During those golden years of the musical MGM was king of the lavish color productions with wonderful musical stars ranging from Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. But there were many others. There were the great Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals from RKO in the 30’s, the gorgeous Betty Grable musicals from Fox in the 40’s and the wonderful Doris Day musicals from Warner Brothers in the early 1950’s, along with the movies made from the great Rogers and Hammerstein Broadway hits such as “Oklahoma”. “The King and I” and others.

Even movies that were not touted as musicals would often have one or two outstanding musical numbers with them. Abbott and Costello comedies made in the early 40’s would almost always have catchy and popular musical numbers performed by the likes of the Andrews Sisters, Ginny Sims, the Ink Spots or a popular big band. All of the films I have mentioned, and a lot

more from this era are available on DVD from stores and the usual internet sources such as Amazon.Com and TCM.Com.

These days a good musical film is hard to find. There are a few exceptions. I like “Chicago”. Despite it’s adult theme, the music is had to beat. Also cool is the fact that the stars, Renee Zellwegger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gear do all of their own singing and dancing is remarkable in this day in age. The production numbers in “Chicago” are dazzling to say the least. Also, I want to recommend “Mama Mia” featuring songs written by the 70”s pop group ABBA. Again all of the stars including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth do all of their own singing and dancing. The huge production number where a whole village suddenly breaks into song and dance is breathtaking. Again the story has an adult theme about a young girl on an island trying to find her real father by inviting three men she has never met to her wedding. But, its a great show that will leave you humming the songs just like the good old days.

Finally a quick mention of the 1980 musical “Xanadu” pairing musical star Gene Kelly in his final film with Olivia Newton John. The film is pure fantasy about two men wanting to build a 1980’s nightclub for young people combining the rock music of the 80’s with the big band music of the 40’s. Yes...IT WORKS! This is one of my familys favorite movies of all time. Young audiences didn’t get it when the movie came out...but it has now become a cult classic, “Xanadu” and the others I have mentioned are all available on DVD to watch in your living or family room.

Musicals Anyone?

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Early European settlers introduced the hazelnut or also known as the filbert to Oregon. The French settlers called them filberts, and the English settlers refer to it as hazelnuts. Hazelnut is now the universal used name. In the early 1980’s the Oregon Filbert Commission conformed to the common standard and began referring to it as a “hazelnut” in an effort to avoid confusion and to market the Oregon hazelnut international.

Nutella is the popular and great tasting hazelnut spread that blends fresh hazelnuts and chocolate. It was created in the 1940s by an Italian pastry maker. At the time, there was very little chocolate throughout Europe because cocoa was in short supply due to World War II rationing. Hazelnuts, which are plentiful in Italy, were added to the chocolate to extend the chocolate supply. Today Nutella has become a globally marketed product that utilizes hazelnuts.

The hazelnut offers significant amounts of protein, fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamins B1, B2, C, and E, folate and

many other essential nutrients. Hazelnuts contain nearly 91 percent monounsaturated fat and less than 4 percent saturated fat.

Uunshelled hazelnuts kept at room temperature seldom last more than a month and once they are shelled they should be eaten as soon as possible.. To store once they are shelled, they keep best in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Before using hazelnuts they should be brought to room temperature.

Roasting hazelnuts intensifies their unique flavor and develops their color. Best results can be achieved using a low temperature and longer duration. To roast kernels, spread whole kernels in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 275 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes. They can scorch quickly so take care not to over roast. To remove skins, wrap warm hazelnuts from the oven in a cotton towel and let them sit for 5 minutes. Pick up the towel with the hazelnuts and rub vigorously. A good amount of the skins will drop off in the towel and can be discarded. Many varieties do not loose their skins entirely, which is positive because they add nutrients as well as color.

Biscotti which means “twice baked” are an Italian cookie. This recipe combines wonderful flavors of hazelnuts, orange, and craisins and it is delicious to enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea.

Hazelnut Orange-Craisin Biscotti

ingRedientS:• 2 ½ cups all-purpose

unbleached Flour• 2 tsp Baking Powder• ¼ tsp Salt • 6 Tbsp unsalted

Butter, softened but still firm

• 1 cup Sugar

• 2 extra large Eggs• ¾ tsp Vanilla Extract• 1 Orange zested• 1 tsp Orange Extract• ½ cup Craisins• ¾ cup whole

Hazelnuts, roasted, cooled

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diRectionSAdjust an oven rack to the middle potion and

heat the oven to 325°. Thoroughly combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Place the craisins in a small microwavable dish, add 1 Tsp of water and cover with plastic wrap. Place in microwave for 30 seconds and then allow to rest for 2 minutes. Take off the plastic wrap and drain the craisins in a strainer, set the craisins aside and allow to cool.

Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed in an electric mixer until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla, orange zest, and the orange extract. Turn the electric mixer to low and the dry ingredients until combined. Take the bowl out of the electric mixer and add the craisins and hazelnuts fold in by hand until the craisins and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the biscotti mixture.

Halve the dough and turn each portion onto a large baking sheet lined with a piece of parchment paper. Using floured hands, quickly stretch each portion of dough into a rough 13x 2 inch loaf. Place loaves about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet; pat each one smooth. Bake the biscotti, turning the pans once, until the loaves are golden and just beginning to crack to top, about 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and place it on a rack.

Cool the loaves for 10 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 300°.

With a serrated knife, cut each loaf diagonally into ½ inch thick slices. Lay the slices about ½-inch apart on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake the biscotti, turning over each cookie halfway through baking until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and cool completely. Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks but it is always best eaten the same day that it is baked.

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you don’t have any Isopropyl Alcohol around, a bag of frozen peas (unopened) is another great way to make an ice pack.

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“A good rule of thumb is that Medicare doesn’t cover most things above the neck. Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, dentures (or most dental procedures) or eyeglasses, although it does cover cataract surgery and eye exams for glaucoma.

choose to forgive and keep on choosing it. When we do this we cut the ties to the emotional hurts and can begin to heal.

Forgiveness releases us from the bondage of resentment and bitterness and gives us freedom and peace.

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Manager’s CornerBy Kathy Dennis,

Director of Points for Profit

Well we’ve finished another P4P year and as usual, our phones have been ringing off the hook! so this is a good time for Q&A:

Q: What is the deadline for final turn-in on all receipts for the 2011 program?

A. friday, January 6, 2011

Q: Can we turn in receipts other than December?A. Yes as long as they are 2011 receipts and as long as the

sponsor has been in the program the date of the receipt. if in doubt, check your checkpoint.

Q. When will we know our ranking?A. At the banquet

Q. When and where can we tickets to the banquet and how much are they?

A. tickets will be available at the December 27th meeting and inspirit Marketing, inc. at 522 second Ave se in Albany. tickets are $12 each and every seat requires a ticket regardless if you plan on eating.

Q. Can I get my ticket at the door?A. seating is very limited and we will fill up fast, it is highly

recommended that you get your tickets early!

Q. What is being served for dinner?A. We will be serving a Prime rib dinner!

Q. Are photo copies of receipts acceptable?A. yes, it is also allowed to have any proprietary information

blacked out as long as the date of the receipt is clear and the amount.

Q. Where do we deliver receipts and year-end totals?A. inspirit Marketing, inc. 522 second Ave se, Albany, or

and our phone number is 541-791-2901 and if we are not in, there is a bench on the front porch.

Points for Profit meeting is January 31st from 5:30-9pm at the Albany eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin st nW, Albany. the theme is ‘Awards night.’ Prime rib

dinner is $12 for each seat. if you would like to reserve a dinner please rsVP by 5pm January 30th to

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The Awards Are ComingBy ricK rogers

Last year the Points for Profit program handed out over $30,000 in awards to 30 participating non-profit organizations at its annual awards banquet at the end of January. this year will be no exception! the awards banquet will be held starting at 5:30PM on the night of tuesday, January 31, at the eagles Lodge in downtown Albany. the dinner will feature prime rib with all the trimmings for a low $12.00 per person.

You will probably want to come a little early however, because, as in the past, we will have a silent auction to raise money for the program. come hungry because there will also be a dessert auction featuring a wide array of scrumptious goodies.

An added feature this year will be the fact that we are combining our mid-valley awards banquet with the Portland Points for Profit awards and many members of the business and non-profit Portland group will be joining us for this special occasion and will be receiving

their awards as well.Awards are based on the number of points each non-

profit turns in based on their purchases from business members, attendance at events and other qualifying factors. Last year’s top award was $5,000 dollars to saint edwards Youth based on their participation in Points for Profit programs and receipts turned in. the other top winners last year were Linn-Benton Women for Agriculture and teen challenge receiving $3,500 and $2,500 respectively. What makes this program unique is that all 30 of the participating non-profits are awarded some amount starting at $100 and up to $5000 minimum, based on their receipts and participation.

each of the non-profits will be allowed time to share their program when they receive their award envelope. special awards will also be given out including business and volunteer of the year!

Get your reservations in now for this gala evening by calling the Points for Profit office at: 541-791-2901.

Everyone enjoyed a great Prime Rib dinner at last year’s awards banquet.

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January is a great time to take some time to review notes and/or reflect on how last season’s gardening went, noting what you want to change. Now is the best time for planning so you’ll be ready for growing this season and spending as much time as possible enjoying the fruits of your labor.

But for those that NEED to get out and do something. This is the best time to make sure your equipment (lawnmower blade, edger, pruners, shears) are cleaned, oiled, sharpened, etc.

planning If you haven’t tried it, draw your garden

spaces. Do a drawing of the way it is now and one for what changes you’d like to make. From your drawing you can make a list of what you’ll need to enhance your spaces and budget out your spending.

maintenance1.Clean pruners and other small garden

tools with rubbing alcohol- this will disinfect them and remove any molds, etc.

2. Reapply or redistribute mulches that have blown or washed away during

winter. 3. Place windbreaks to protect sensitive

landscape evergreens against cold, drying winds.4. Remember not to walk on lawns until frost has melted. This damages the blades.

pest monitoring and management1. Scout cherry trees for signs and symptoms of bacterial

canker. If you have to remove infected branches, sterilize tools before each new cut. Burn or send to landfill before bloom.

2. Use dormant sprays of lime sulfur or copper fungicide on roses for general disease control, or, in your planning, decide to replace susceptible varieties with resistant cultivars in February.

3. Check for moss in your lawn. If you see a lot, you may want to plan to modify the soil conditions or site to increase drainage or eliminate some shade.

Identify problems before acting. Your local Wilco Farm Store carries many less toxic choices for pest management including insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, botanical insecticides and organic and synthetic pesticides.

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I have to admit to my fair share of horticultural atrocities. Lace Ivy and Nigella, were Dr. Jekylls that turned into veritable Hydes in my back yard…The pitiful fig sapling that morphed into a domineering monster….fence destroying kiwis and roaming raspberries. Mea culpa, in spades!

When you are rapt in a garden catalogue trance or confronted by a luring Lorelei in a nursery, you can easily lose sight of reality. It is good to have a sober friend or family member handy to slap you back to sanity. Friends do not allow friends to garden shop alone.

You need to remember that the cute little Doug fir will in a few years

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Ask a local nursery person, farmer or old-time gardener about what you’re considering. They may have a helpful hint or a well placed warning. Never plant trees under wires! Beware of invasive roots around foundations and water lines, including drain fields! Check out the light requirements and the effects of soil conditions on new varieties.

Even garden veggies can have a dark side. Mom would always plant way too many zucchini and the neighbors were reduced to driving us kids away with rocks and sticks when we showed up with our excess bounty.

Plant tomatoes and squash at the sides of the garden so they can expand away from the row crops. Sweet garden peas like to climb, so they went by a fence, which made picking easier, also. Strawberries like mulch and clean straw keeps the berries neater and in a season, it breaks down.

So stop and think a bit before you plant. Draw diagrams of the beds and as you plant, write in the names of what you plant. Keep room for notes. You will find that a little research and planning will save you from a lot of needless work. Your back will thank you.

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I firmly believe that you can be your kids best friend. After they’re 21. Up til then, you have to be a parent with a capital P.

One of the most potent tools a parent can manipulate (besides embarassment) is the LOOK. This is the special glance that lets the kid know he’s one step from a fate worse than death. Since a wise parent never quite makes the consequences clear, the kids imagintion fills in the details. Believe me, as an ex-kid, I came up with some doozies!

It is especially useful in stopping toddlers in their tracks and keeping them from physical danger. Teens can benefit by being instantly frozen before embarassing themselves or others.

Some parents never really lose the ability to quell their children. At a family reunion, my uncle boasted he had his Thunderbird up to 110 mph. Dad upped that ante by saying he once had our Buick Special up to 120. I dropped the bomb by saying I’d had my 1969 Dodge Charger up to 135. At that point, my Mom roared, “You WHAT?!!”. There are some things you should never admit to your mother. No matter how old you are.

My Dad is a Grand Master of the LOOK. Superman had x-ray

vision, but Dad could have stopped him at fifty paces. I’ve seen him immobilize bullies and aggressive dogs. Rattlesnakes have only a poor approximation of the LOOK. I’m sure he could have made Dirty Harry blink.

My daughter, Catherine, lived in San Francisco for several years and during her hiatus from civilization, she would visit at Christmas. We were sitting comfortably on the sofa and chatting, when an idea popped into my head- I wonder if I can still pull it off.

She looked away, briefly and I assumed the LOOK. Poor kid, she never had a chance- she glanced up and WHAM!!! The next words out of her mouth were, “what?! WHAT?! I didn’t do anything!”

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Is Getting A Good Nights SleepHi, I’m Anne Turner, president and owner of “A

Turning Leaf Home Medical.” We are a local family owned business. Our offices are located in both Salem and Lebanon. We want to wish you a very Happy New Year!

I wouldn’t be surprised this season if you had asked Santa to bring you “the secret of a good night of sleep.” Are you still waiting? Maybe you don’t even remember what it felt like to wake rested. Maybe when you rise in the morning, you’re just as exhausted as you were before you went to sleep. Maybe when you crawl out of bed and crack your tired eyes open you can still hear your partner’s snore rumbling like a buzz saw in your ear! And as you struggle through your day, fighting your fatigue, you may even think you are all alone in the world.

The truth is you are not alone. In fact, the Center of Disease Control in America estimates that upwards of seventy million adults fails to receive the proper amount of sleep each night required to maintain health. How much sleep is enough? You might be surprised to know that the CDC recommends 7-9 hours for adults; and children, depending on age, an average of 8-10.

anne’s healthy Sleep tips for a new you in a new year

Keep your schedule regular. Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday of the week including weekends.

Increase your exposure to sunlight during the day. Sunlight, even on overcast days, activates your body and raises your energy levels. It is essential to get outside at least for a few minutes every day if for nothing else, to maintain a positive mental outlook. But there’s more to it than this. There is a whole science behind how our bodies function in light versus darkness. Here’s the basic gist: when we increase exposure to natural light during waking hours we reduce our bodies’ production of the sleep inducing hormone melatonin and thus, the body stays awake and alert. Conversely, when we limit light in the hours leading up to sleep, our bodies’ produce melatonin which is the hormone necessary for inducing sleep. In addition, if you live in regions that do not get much natural light, or you work on a different schedule, you may find the use of a medical light therapy device helpful to simulate ideal, health inducing, daytime conditions.

Decrease light at least an hour before your scheduled bed time. Keep your room dark when you sleep. Instead of a night light, keep a flash light handy beside your bed for those times when you need to get up and use the restroom. You can also control the light levels in your bedroom or in your living room or both with variable or low wattage bulbs. Furthermore, you can also experiment with red light bulbs in your bed room. Some people have found the use red light to simulate the red glow of a fireplace. And there is nothing more relaxing than the soft glow of a fire.

Limit your screen time in the evening hours. Screens are devices that stimulate your brain such as television sets, computers, laptops, iPads, notebook computing devices, and even cell phones. What over exposure to these devices do is that they excite brain function and inhibit the body’s natural process of relaxation that occurs after the sun sets. Relaxation in the hours leading up to lights out is essential for restful period of sleep. In order for a body to remain healthy, it requires a healthy, or regular, sleep routine.

A healthy sleep period is necessary for our bodies to rejuvenate, restore, and prepare for the next day.

Create your dream room. Your bedroom should be reserved for a good night’s sleep and for good sex. Spend time finding the right bed. They are not all the same. There is no one size fits all. Pillows are important; especially, if you are using a CPAP machine. Did you know that a cool room can also help promote sleep? Take a warm bath. Warm baths are great for getting you in the mood and for sleep too! Noise. Limiting or silencing noise is also important. If, however, you can’t move away from a noisy environment like an airport or a train track or subway or your partner’s constant snoring invest in a good pair of earplugs or a sound (reduction) machine. A white noise generator is helpful for many people in supporting healthy sleep routines. And for those who have been putting off their sleep apnea treatment for the sound that many CPAP machines make, wait no more, because there are fancy white noise machines for that too. Believe me, I know what you’re going through, my hubby’s Respironics Auto CPAP soothes me to sleep every night when the lights go out. Remember, it is necessary at lights out to have a routine or a psychological association or “no brainer activity” to cue your mind in to the fact that it is time, to relax, to wind down, and to crawl into bed and shut down. Lastly, avoid all actions like family feuds or financial or whatever stressor that could possibly hype you up in this crucial time of the day. Because, simply put, lack of sleep has been proven to decrease your cognitive ability. Thus making your ability to problem solve much more stressful the next day, when you wake.

Take care of yourself and make am important change for sleep. Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, Weight Control, Smoking cessation, and Limiting

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On Dec. 20, SafeHaven Humane Society expanded its operation by opening SafeHaven Downtown Pet Boutique & Home Decor at 225 Second Avenue SW in downtown Albany. An assortment of wares for pets and pet lovers including but not limited to pet beds, toys, leashes, collars, books and clothing is available at the boutique. The store also sells a unique variety of furniture and home decor including dressers, lamps, candles, art and books, to name a few. Some pet adoptions will also be available.

SafeHaven Downtown also serves as the headquarters for the humane society’s capital campaign currently underway. The Imagine the Possibilities capital campaign is working towards raising $4.8 million to renovate the building the humane society owns at 32220 Old Hwy 34 in Tangent.

Once renovated, the 33,000 square foot building will be the new home of SafeHaven’s pet adoption and education

center. The humane society currently operates out of a 4,500 square foot facility in Albany. The new site will greatly enhance SafeHaven’s humane education and training programs, expand the number of animals SafeHaven is able to serve and provide more space to offer onsite veterinary care to animals entrusted in SafeHaven’s care. The new center will also have a retail store and offer pet boarding to the general public.

All sales at SafeHaven Downtown will benefit the humane society’s capital campaign. The store will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SafeHaven Humane Society is a private non-profit organization that has been serving Linn County and surrounding communities for more than 35 years. In that time, SafeHaven Humane Society has helped to find forever families for 25,000 animals. This year, more than 1,500 animals have been adopted. SafeHaven Humane Society is not affiliated with any

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lively and energetic dasher is ready for his forever home! dasher is an 8-month-old lab/rottweiler mix who loves to play. he knows basic obedience commands, and he is eligible for a free puppy class through safehaven. if you have the energy and love to give to this sweet pup, come visit him at safehaven today!

Are you renting and wanting to buy? Did you know that in a dual income family making minimum wage with the only debt being a small car payment you could qualify for a $120,000.00 house? You could purchase for less than your paying renting a house. I have found that many people out of fear do not realize that they can qualify for a home. It doesn’t cost anything but a little time and effort to find out. Make this your goal for the New Year and give me a call to help you through the process.

Have you had a bankruptcy or credit problems and think there is no way possible to buy a home? Many people have found themselves in financial difficulty. With some help from a professional who knows how to rebuild credit and help you set your goals you can buy a home. If you find yourself in this situation set your goal this year towards finding the help you need to buy your dream home.

Are you feeling the need to buy a larger home and because the market is

down you’ve decided to wait? Make 2012 the year to upgrade. Yes, you will not make as much on the home you sell

but you will make a great purchase on the larger home. When the market does increase you will be in a much better equity position and you’ll be glad you decided not to wait.

Did you know that you can move your money from

your 401K into a financial vehicle and invest in rental properties and not pay

any penalties? You need to check with your financial and tax consultant for details. I have helped some people do this and the rental income is making a great return for them. More than what the stock market is

doing that’s for sure. Give me a call to answer any

questions and help you in the process of reaching your real estate goals. Whether you want to buy, sell or invest in real estate I have the experience and knowledge to help you real your goals. You can reach me at 541-936-2043 or email me at [email protected].

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Our pets age at a faster rate than humans: they may experience age-related health changes before you realize it. Whether young or old, help protect your pet’s health and quality of life by taking them to your veterinarian for an annual health exam. A health exam will help determine the general well-being of your pet and can identify potential problems. Preventative medicine is just as important for your pet as it is for yourself.

Early detection of diseases can improve your pet’s chances of successful treatment. A typical pet health exam should include the following:

History- Be prepared to discuss your pet’s health history. This is the time to mention any unusual behavior, changes in appetite, or other changes you may have observed. Your vet will check the pet’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate and weight. They may even check your pets’ blood pressure, depending on its age.

Nose, Ears, and Eyes-Your veterinarian will check your pet’s nose for abnormal discharges, as well as changes in color, texture, moisture, or shape. Pets that shake their heads or scratches their ears may have an ear infection. Your veterinarian will perform a visual check of your pet’s ear canals for signs of inflammation. Your pet’s eyes will be examined for inflammation, cataracts and

overall health condition.Teeth and Mouth-Your veterinarian

will check your pet’s gums, teeth, tongue, and palate for abnormalities. Dental tartar can lead to infection, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. A teeth cleaning and polishing may be

recommended. This is an area that many pet owners overlook and can be critical to the longevity of your pet.

Heart and Lungs- Your veterinarian will listen to your pet’s heart and lungs. Early heart disease and respiratory problems can be detected during this examination.

Reproductive System-Your pet’s reproductive system will be examined. If your pet is not already spayed or neutered, your vet may discuss its many benefits beyond birth control.

Skin and Coat-The skin and coat are also indicators of your pet’s health. Your vet will check the condition of the skin and hair, and will also check for fleas, ticks, tumors and wounds.

Overall Body Condition- Your veterinarian will feel the pet’s abdomen to assess the condition of internal organs and will check the condition of the legs, feet, joints, muscles and lymph nodes. Annual blood work and urinalysis may be

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Recently reissued in a 35-year anniversary edition, this classic young adult science fiction trilogy is set in the future: Earth was invaded by aliens, and the humans lost. Now, the aliens live in three great cities, and patrol the world from within their giant tripods. All humans must be “capped” when they are thirteen: implanted into their skull is a wire mesh which allows the aliens to control them. This control is not so much a direct control, but rather an attitude and emotion control, for human civilization (reduced now to medieval technology) is happy and peaceful under the watchful eyes of the tripods. Fortunately for humanity, a few people have escaped, and are slowly gathering forces by encouraging pre-capped kids to run away and join the resistance.

So far, it sounds like a typical science fiction epic, but here’s the difference: this book demands imagination from the reader. Unlike so many modern fantasies where every bit of technology, magic, or

world setting is explicitly described at length--and usually in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer dialogue-

-Christopher’s books are sparsely detailed, leaving it up to the reader’s imagination to fill in the gaps. The plot, too, is quick though epic in scale: three short books describe the events of years of action.

Endless details of every stop along some long journey are not provided: enough to get you thinking, but little enough that the fantasy can become your own, rather than merely trying to picture what the author had in mind.

Rereading this as an adult, especially in these days of talk of the 99% vs. the 1%, brings out a more sinister background to the story than I remembered. Additionally, in an odd coincidence that is often found in science fiction, the humans are controlled via a wireless system designed to fit in with their everyday existence: the caps, which are metal meshes, or nets. So, its the ‘wireless net’ which controls all human activity. Scary, huh?

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Writing today in a bit of a different location than my usual surroundings. Samaritan Ambulatory Infusion Services at the Albany Hospital. The excellent medical providers here at Samaritan and Timberlinn Clinic have provided me with the inspiration this month. Some of the lovely nurses and staff members have come to me in the last weeks with the best questions. Topping the list are inquiries about hair as we mature. Specifically haircuts and styling for mature career women.

As always in the spirit of looking great whatever your age I have enthusiastically embraced this subject. One of the most frequent mistakes we can make as we age ladies is to fall into the trap of the chop it off and let it go mode with our hair. Just DON’T DO It! No more helmet head. This is the fastest way to age you and sort of just “throw in the towel”. So many styles can still be pulled off, look youthful, and yes still be easy to duplicate. How to achieve this minor miracle you may be asking yourself? Two things…. A professional and talented stylist who listens to your lifestyle and ideas of the overall look you wish to portray. In addition you will need to schedule a full

consult with this amazing stylist. The most important step you can take

is to reach out to someone you trust in the beauty industry and ask for a referral to the best professional stylist they know. Ask for a professional hair consultation. In most cases this should be a complimentary or minimal charge service. This will give you a chance to get to

know if personalities collide or if this is a professional who listens and really hears what you are communicating. In addition you need to find someone who can stretch your comfort zone a bit when it really is in your best interest. The consultation is truly the most important step in any hair service.

One example that I personally like to explain to my hair clients is that of the client who brings in a fabulous photo of a cut and color she would like to achieve that day. Looking at the photo and then back at the client many times I can immediately see that facial features, skin tone, and other differing factors will not allow the result the client is expecting. Please get a professional consult for your hair needs. You will be so much happier with the results or call Boulevard today at 541791-2800.

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Now that we are back on daylight savings time and many are commuting home in the dark, it is important to remind eyecare consumers about what they can do to improve their vision while driving at night. Wear lenses with AR coating. AR coatings minimize distracting internal lens reflections which can be significantly more noticeable at night. Have regular eye exams and ensure your eyewear prescription is up to date. Even slightly uncorrected refractive errors can make night time driving more difficult. Make sure your corrective lenses are clean. Dirty lenses can limit your view and induce glare. Make sure your windshield is clean. As with corrective lenses, dirty windshields will also limit your view and induce glare. Make sure your head lights

are clean and properly aligned. Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy by 75%.

The best option for night time driving is a pair of spectacles with clear lenses and an AR coating. The AR coating is beneficial in two ways. First, it minimizes internal reflections within the lenses, reducing halo problems, and second, it

increases the transmittance of light through the lens to the eye. However, it is important to note, if a patient does not normally wear spectacles, AR coated lenses, or any other type of night driving

glasses will not improve night vision, as AR coatings only minimize aberrations that are inherent in ophthalmic lenses and night driving glasses will simply serve to introduce those abberations to the wearer’s vision.

The right strategies, driving techniques, and equipment will help you handle night time glare with confidence.

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If you purchased a natural Christmas tree this year or went out in the forest and cut one down, you may not have considered until after the fact the hitchhiking insects that came along with it.

Every Christmas tree can harbor insects, mites or spiders. Some of these may have remained on the tree and became active after being exposed to the warm temperatures inside your home. Although many will stay on the tree even as you haul it back outdoors post-holiday, some may be attracted to sources of light, including windows and choose to stay. But don’t be alarmed …because these insects are associated with field-grown trees, none of these accidental introductions are a threat to your home, its contents or occupants.

Some of the pests you may have brought into to your home were mites, praying mantis, spiders and hornets. Mites that naturally occur on trees may occasionally cause a temporary nuisance problem, but they are not harmful to people or animals. Next year, to help avoid the possibility of hitch hiking pests like bird mites, check carefully for bird nests and remove them before the tree comes into your home.

Any insect egg masses on the trees, including those of praying mantis should also be removed. Praying mantis can hatch by the hundreds from egg masses that look like globs of light brown “froth”. It’s

almost impossible to keep these insects alive over the winter inside your home and since they are a beneficial insect it’s

nice to give them their best chance of survival by putting any egg masses you find outside in a protected spot so the little mantis can hatch at the right time - in spring!

Spiders brought in with Christmas trees are not species that

want to be indoors due to a lack of food. Preventing introduction of these pests into your home is the best, and easiest thing you can do. So next Christmas, vigorously shake your tree before bringing it into your home, this will help remove some of these pests.

Control of these temporary invaders should be limited to non-chemical means. Aerosol insect sprays are flammable and should NOT be sprayed on the Christmas tree. If insects or webs remain on ceilings, walls, or windows during or after your tree is removed, you can quickly eliminate them with a vacuum cleaner. Remember that warm temperatures, low humidity and lack of appropriate food conditions typical of most homes will usually kill these invaders in a short time. If you have any questions or concerns about any pests that may have hitched a ride into your home please give Healthy Home Pest Control, LLC a call 541-570-0095. Happy New Year!

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1. Quality items: Ever try to buy a hand forged tool in a regular store these days? How about a piece of furniture built by a true craftsman? Are you looking for something made in the U.S.A.? Find all these and more at The Albany Antique Mall.

2. great memories: Albany Antique Mall brings back your favorite childhood memories. Remember that Tonka truck you received on your fifth birthday, or that poodle skirt you wore to your first dance. You never know what vintage item might bring back a special memory for you. One of our favorite things about owning the mall is watching grandparents tell their grandchild about something they once played with.

3. Friendly, helpful service: At Albany Antique Mall, we are here to help you. We love to help you look for things, chat with you, negotiate for you, carry your items and load your car. We love our guests!

4. Burn calories: Albany Antique Mall features a complete loop so you can do your mall walking here. Add the stairs for extra calorie burn. There is lots of interesting scenery, great music, nice weather and a bathroom. Get your exercise done here!

5. variety: There is something for everyone. Tools, toys, beautiful glass, rusty metal stuff, jewelry, pottery, silver, furniture, linens, art, Pyrex, books, comics, clothes, lamps, repurposed furniture and home décor, and more. Where else can you find a chamber pot, an egg coddler or a vintage chicken coop?

6. Recycling: Why buy cheap, “Made in China,” household goods when you

can purchase beautiful, quality items made to last a lifetime. After all, they already have!

7. Best Boutique: Shop at the largest vintage clothing boutique around…we carry men’s and women’s styles, military, purses, shoes, furs, kid’s clothes and newer prom dresses. We also have a collection of over 100 hats and bonnets.

8. clean, organized, Beautiful displays: Do you have a lot of neat stuff but don’t know how to put it together? Do you want to create a certain look? Browse through our beautiful displays, put together by our talented Dealers, for wonderful ideas for your own home. Discover new ways to use and display your old furniture and vintage collections.

9. Best music: Sing, hum, and/or dance your way around the isles as you enjoy your favorite oldies. It’s not unusual to find our guests or our staff doing the same. We love to have fun!

10. local support: Help support downtown Albany by shopping at local businesses like, Albany Antique Mall. Open daily on the corner of 2nd and Ellsworth.

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I know that the two of us can usually polish off the whole batch easily- Rick likes them with grits and sausage for breakfast. They are fast and easy to make up in the morning.

You could easily halve the batch and adjust the fruit mix to your own taste. These little warm fuzzies are great on cold morning!

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Alcohol are all important factors for sleep. Everything that we do to our bodies and every substance that we put into our bodies impacts our ability to maintain a healthy productive sleep routine. There is a multitude of insomnia causing agents in our daily lives. Consuming too much caffeine or too much alcohol or nicotine or sugar are huge factors of insomnia. Stress and anxiety are also prime culprits of causing insomnia. Eating, before bed, may induce sleep for some, but for others it leads to indigestion, and thus is a factor for insomnia. Lastly, and I can’t say this enough, take care of yourself, and please take the time to get to know what your body needs to maintain a healthy productive sleep routine.

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other local or national humane society organization nor does it receive any government funding for its operation.

Interested in adopting? Stop by SafeHaven Humane Society at 33071 Hwy 34 in Albany (just 1/4 mile west of I-5). The shelter is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday to Monday from noon to 5 p.m.

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warranted, especially for geriatric pets. Tests for heart worm or intestinal worms may be recommended or performed. This head to toe exam will help keep your pet happy and healthy!

DON’T FORGET TO IMMUNIZE YOUR PET! IT’S ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR PET FROM DISEASE. Call Albany Animal Hospital today and ask about setting up an immunization program at 541-926-8817.

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