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By Donovan Darling, Active Media

Need reliable home or business repairs but you’re wary of unprofessional contractors?

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By Donovan Darling, Active Media

Opening Doors to Great Value

Why a new garage door is the ultimate upgrade

When it comes to home improvement, “there’s more to value than just price,” Barbie Muhly says. Value involves long-term benefits, quality, and trust. That’s exactly what Muhly’s Garage Doors delivers. While the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report shows that a garage door replacement offers an incredible 193% return on investment, Muhly’s understands that true value goes beyond ROI. It’s about durability, curb appeal, expert craftsmanship, and the peace of mind that comes from working with a family-owned company that genuinely cares about its customers.

Muhly’s Garage Doors has built a reputation for providing high-quality products that enhance homes and businesses alike. Whether it’s a stylish new garage door that boosts curb appeal or a commercial installation designed for maximum efficiency, the team at Muhly’s prioritizes solutions tailored to your individual needs. Their commitment to quality ensures that every installation not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, adding lasting value that extends beyond your initial purchase. What truly sets Muhly’s apart is their dedication to service and community. As a local, family-run business since 1991, they have cultivated deep relationships with customers — some spanning three generations. This level of trust isn’t just earned through superior craftsmanship but through an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. From

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D“My name is Landon Haney, and I am 75 years old. I have had sinus problems off and on since I was a teenager. The most recent one started in 2011. The nose was really, completely plugged off and I heard about Dr. Siegfried. I knew him from past things he had done for me and always helped me, so I called up and came in. He started the treatments on me, and I have had 8 now. I started noticing improvements after about the third one. I have been completely clear for about the last month and a half and the results of it are, according to my wife, I no longer snore. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I am sleeping through the night and I am breathing really well with no blockage in my nose. It’s amazing. I do maintenance as needed to keep me breathing better.”

r. Google tells us that 30–60 million people are suffering with some or many of the above symptoms. Are you one of them? Does your home self-care help you? Do your sinuses suffer from weather changes, seasonal allergies, poor immunity, residuals from a concussion, failed sinus surgery or other situations?

The medical model for treatment when self-care doesn’t work includes all the TV advertisements you see for drugs, sprays, shots and CPAP. There are even different types of surgery, like the commonly referred to “roto-rooter” surgery, or a Septoplasty for a deviated sinus which, according to Dr. Google, 70–80% of the population have. There is Rhinoplasty, an attempt to surgically repair any structural defects in your nose. There is Balloon sinuplasty to crack open your blocked sinuses. There is Turbinoplasty, to reduce the size of the turbinate bones in your nose, which humidify and warm the air you breathe. There is Ethmoidectomy, which is the removal of your ethmoid sinuses, which are the air-filled cavities located in your skull between your eyes and nose. Another is sinus scraping, or removal of your cilia, called Functional Endoscopic Surgery. All of these are attempts to improve your breathing. All with a potential recovery time of weeks, not to mention some possible severe side effects. What are the outcomes of these surgeries? They may help for a while or they may not.

Because of the cutting on your sinuses, all of them leave you with scar tissue that may plague you for the rest of your life. But that’s not all. Many patients end up needing revision surgery, which is a follow-up surgery. Why? Because the first one didn’t work. Most importantly, they are all “missing the target:” the main mechanical or structural cause of your problem, the Sphenoid Bone in the center of your head which all 22 bones are connected to. I’ve been seeing these patients for over 40 years using a natural, non-surgical method called the Bilateral Nasal Specific Technique, am the protégé of its developer Dr. Stober and have successfully performed the procedure thousands of times. I can tell you if you are indeed a candidate for this potentially life-changing treatment.

“After the eighth treatment, I was sleeping solidly for 8 straight hours for the first time in 8 years. And by the way, no more drugs!!”

—Jon

“Thanks, Dr. Siegfried. No more sinusitis, snoring, mouth

—Nikita Z.

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ago in High School in Philly something happened that changed my life. I hurt my back playing football. Really bad! I could hardly walk. I remember the instant I felt that knife in my back. My Dad took me to Dr. Hill, our family chiropractor who adjusted my back.

Dear Friend,

When I meet people in Forest Heights, they usually say, “Oh I know you. You’re the doctor that I’ve seen on YouTube with your son Chris, from The Bachelorette.” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I used it in my ads. In 1976, when I was 26 and studying to be a chiropractor, I received an amazing treatment that totally changed my life and got rid of my chronic headaches, sinusitis and snoring from falls, bumps and thumps in sports, even a few fights growing up on the streets of Philly. It is called the Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment from my teacher Dr. Stober, at the University of Western States in Portland. And all I could say then, and even now, was, “WOW!”

who founded Nazareth Hospital in Philly – and cousin – who was an orthopedist. After undergraduate college at Schiller University in Heidelberg Germany, and pre-med studies at Temple University, I was accepted at the University of Western States in Portland, drove across the country, started in the fall of 1976 and graduated in 1981. And as they say, the rest is history. But before settling in McMinnville at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic which was founded in 1922, I had the good fortune to travel with and take care of professional Broadway and Ballet dancers, Jockeys, the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division and many other professional athletes while in Italy.

Well all I can say is WOW! When I left Dr. Hill ’s office, I could stand up straight and walk. And the pain was gone! I knew at that moment I wanted to be a chiropractor, even though I was supposed to follow in the surgical footsteps of my great uncle who founded Nazareth Hospital in Philly – and cousin – who was an orthopedist. After undergraduate college at Schiller University in Heidelberg Germany, and pre-med studies at Temple University, I was accepted at the University of Western States in Portland, drove across the country, started in the fall of 1976 and graduated in 1981. And as they say, the rest is history. But before settling in McMinnville at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic which was founded in 1922, I had the good fortune to travel with and take care of professional Broadway and Ballet dancers, Jockeys, the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division and many other professional athletes while in Italy.

After that first treatment, I was able to breathe so much better through my nose. And my headaches? It felt like a knife was taken out of my head. Even my vision improved from needing glasses to not needing glasses. At age 26, you learn to put up with a lot, but I was at the end of my rope, desperate, in spite of being a competitive athlete pitching in the semi-professional Portland City League. Once I had that adjustment, the lights went on for me and I knew at that moment I wanted to learn this special technique. I spent over 1,000 hours over a 10-year period observing and studying with Dr. Stober and am now a leading expert. I became his protégé and the only student to treat him for the chronic headaches he sustained from a bad head injury as a kid. Those headaches lead him to develop this special, non-surgical treatment. I also truly believe he saved my son Chris from a lot of suffering as well.

It’s strange how life is because I have treated many patients since 1976 with chronic migraines, sinusitis, snoring, concussions, whiplash, birth trauma and other conditions related to blows to the head or difficult births. There are reviews as well as my interview on my website: nasalspecific.com.

Just scan the QR code to the right to listen to it.

From Conehead to the Chicago Cubs

FROM CONEHEAD TO THE CHICAGO CUBS

You see, when Chris was born, after a 36hour intensive labor and home birth, he had a cone head and we were told that he could have cerebral palsy due to the stress on his head from the birth process. The day after he was born, I took him to Dr. Stober for his first Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment. Right in front of our eyes, my wife and I could see the shape of his head changing. I took over Chris’s care from there and he became an All-Star baseball pitcher and soccer player in high school, a walkon at the University of Portland, and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round and the 354th pick and pitched for them for five years. One just never knows how valuable a Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment and sound nutrition can be for a person’s health.

after about 3 visits. I ve completely clear for about sults of it are according have sleep apnea anymore. am breathing really well with ing.” - Crit Haney

Now, my CONFESSION is that I don’t heal anyone!! I never have.

I don’t treat or cure any of the problems patients come to me with. Here’s how it works: I make a specific adjustment to the sphenoid bone in your head. Your brain and nervous system then function better. It’s your body that does the healing. And I’ve had amazing results in practice since performing this special, non-surgical treatment thousands of

Now, My CONFESSION never have. I don’t treat or make a specific spinal or system functions better. We’ve had tremendous results simple as that.

From Conehead to the Chicago Cubs

HERE’S JUST ONE TESTIMONIAL FROM A RECENT PATIENT

“My name is Landon Haney, and I am now 77 years old. I have had sinus problems off and on since I was a teenager. The most recent one started in 2011 and continued until recently.

Unique offer: you shouldn’t need expensive surgery, CPAP or drugs to breathe better!! If you bring in this article or mention it from for only $97 to see if you are a candidate for my Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment. This consultation usually costs $295 to find out if you are a candidate for this potentially lifechanging treatment and could benefit from my non-surgical care plan. If you qualify for care and decide to take on your first treatment, I will waive the consultation fee.

My qualifications? I have been practicing my Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment for over 40 years, the protégé of Dr. Stober, a leading expert in the field and have even been called the “Godfather” and “guru,” having performed the procedure thousands of times. I’ve treated jockeys, dancers, professional world-class athletes and everyday patients from infants to age 98. I’m committed to helping as many people as I possibly can.

When Chris was born, after a 36-hour labor, he had a conehead and we were told that he may have some cerebral palsy due to the stress on his head from the birth process. The day after he was born, I took him to Dr. Stober who did the nasal specific treatment on his head and adjusted the top bone in his spine. Right in front of our eyes we could see the shape of his head changing. I took over Chris ’s care from there and he became an All -Star Baseball pitcher and Soccer player, a walk on at the University of Portland, and junior year was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11 th round, the 354 th pick and pitched for them for 5 years. One never knows how valuable a nasal specific, chiropractic adjustments and sound nutrition can do for someone ’s health.

My nose was completely plugged off and I heard about Dr. Siegfried on the radio. I knew him from past treatments he had done for me and always helped me, so I called for a consultation. He started the Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatments and I started noticing improvements after the first few treatments. I’ve had over 9 treatments now and my sinuses have been completely clear. The results of his treatments are, according to my wife, I no longer snore. I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. I’m sleeping through the night and I am breathing with no blockage in my nose. It’s amazing.”

One half of Americans and those who do have found s where I come in. I are able to afford the care

In the Journal of peutics a study published are under regular chiropractor you may not be running off that people actually pay less if they are seeing a chiropractor

Unique Offer It shouldn Your Health

My office assistants are wonderful!!! Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. This is a potentially life-changing treatment for you. Please call my caring and enthusiastic staff to schedule your appointment today. I would like to change your life, too.

You can watch videos, read reviews and my FREE REPORT on my website at www. nasalspecific.com. Hope to see you soon! Dedicated to your health and wellness, Dr. Siegfried www.nasalspecific.com

It’s strange how life is because I have treated many more patients with many different conditions such as headaches, migraines, chronic sinusitis, neck, arm, back , sciatica pain, athletic injuries and more.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: There are over 190 more Google Reviews

“I can ’t thank Dr. Siegfried enough for the excellent care he has given me over the years. His adjustments, supplements, stretching and traction have gotten rid of my pain in a very short time. Yikes! can ’t tell you how good it feels to be pain free. I hope he never retires. ” - Cecelia Sahli

t thank Dr. Siegfried enough for the excellent care he has given me over the years. His adjustments, supplements, stretching and traction have gotten rid of my pain in a very short time.

If you bring in this article my entire new patient exam rays, if necessary, not included). cost you $295 elsewhere. Further you’ll be happy to know ment plan. “Further care making your choice of doctor. ly.

Here are some of my qualifications graduated from Western States Oregon. Since then I have migraines, shoulder, arm, hip, lash injuries, chronic sinusitis dietary counseling and whole ed Chiropractor of the Year many other awards. I ’ve been from infants to professional ages. I just have that low fee

“Treated me and my family wonderfully after a bad car accident. Wonderful with both my children. One toddler and one infant. I could tell the difference after the 1 st appointment. ” - Aryian

My assistants are wonderful! warm and we try our best wonderful service at an exceptional Chiropractic Clinic, A Pain is located at 301 NE Dunn our phone number is 503

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How a small-town snack became an American icon

By Robert Matsumura, Active Media

WWWhen you think of classic fair food, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s cotton candy, funnel cakes, or caramel apples. For many Americans, the ultimate fair staple is the corn dog. And when it comes to corn dogs, one name stands out in the annals of fried food history: the Pronto Pup.

Rainy Start in Rockaway Beach

juicy hot dog encased in a crispy, fried shell was irresistible!

Birth of a Franchise

While you might think the Pronto Pup’s origins trace back to the bustling state fairs of Texas or Minnesota, it is the town of Rockaway on the Oregon Coast that claims the distinction. In the late 1930s George and Versa Boyington, a couple who operated a hot dog stand, found themselves at the mercy of Oregon’s notoriously wet weather. The rain would soak the buns, leaving them with soggy sandwiches and frustrated customers. Undeterred, George experimented with dipping hot dogs into a thick batter made from flour and frying them. The result? A crispy, golden, portable treat that was rain resistant — the perfect snack for the Pacific Northwest’s soggy unpredictable weather.

What’s in a Name?

The Boyingtons desired a name that conveyed both the speed and convenience of their new invention.

After a brainstorming session they landed on “Pronto Pup,” evoking the quickness of serving and eating

More than just inventors, the Boyingtons were also savvy entrepreneurs. Recognizing the potential of their invention, they franchised the Pronto Pup, selling the equipment and batter mix to aspiring vendors across the country. By the 1950s, Pronto Pups had become a staple at fairs, carnivals and drive-ins nationwide.

Corn Dog vs. Pronto Pup?

The difference resides in the batter. While corn dogs are typically made with a cornmeal-based batter, Pronto Pups use a flour-based batter. The result is the Pronto Pup has a lighter, more pancake-like texture, versus its cornbread-coated cousin.

Expanding Pronto Pup’s Reach

As fairs and festivals exploded in popularity throughout the mid-20th century, so too did the Pronto Pup. Its portability and affordability made it a perfect fit for the evolving American lifestyle. Drive-ins, a cultural hallmark of the

1950s, also embraced the Pronto Pup, offering it on their menus alongside burgers and shakes.

The Boyingtons continued to refine their business model, focusing on quality and consistency. Vendors were required to use the official Pronto Pup batter mix, ensuring that every Pronto Pup, whether sold in Oregon or Omaha, tasted just right. This commitment to quality also helped establish the Pronto Pup’s reputation as a consistent and delicious snack.

Science of the Perfect Pup

Regional Rivalries and Imitators

Of course, with success came competition. The Pronto Pup’s rise to fame spurred the creation of similar snacks across the country, most notably the corn dog. While many corn dog enthusiasts assert that the cornmeal batter adds a unique flavor, Pronto Pup loyalists insist that nothing beats the original flour-based recipe.

In Minnesota, the Pronto Pup’s popularity inspired fierce loyalty. At the Minnesota State Fair, an event that draws millions of visitors each year, Pronto Pups are sold at numerous stands and remain one of the fair’s most iconic treats. For many Minnesotans, the Pronto Pup isn’t just

What’s the Pronto Pup’s secret? What makes it so delicious? It’s all about the balance of flavors and textures. The hot dog provides a savory, juicy center, while the batter delivers a crispy, slightly sweet coating. When fried to perfection, the Pronto Pup achieves a delectable contrast that’s difficult to resist. Temperature and timing are critical in the frying process. The oil needs to be hot enough to cook the batter quickly without overcooking the hot dog. Too low a temperature, and the batter becomes greasy; too high, and it burns. Experienced vendors know that achieving the perfect golden brown color demands practice and precision.

Pronto Pup in Pop Culture

American pop culture has embraced the Pronto Pup. It has been the star of food documentaries, fairground scenes in movies, even the occasional viral video. Rockaway Beach, the birthplace of the Pronto Pup, continues to honor its culinary legacy. Visitors to the town can stop by the original Pronto Pup stand, which operates to this day, and taste the Oregon classic that became a national favorite.

A Modern Take on a Classic

In recent years, food enthusiasts and vendors have begun customizing the Pronto Pup. Gourmet versions featuring artisan sausages, exotic spices, and unique dipping sauces have appeared at upscale food festivals and trendy

George and Versa Boyington

restaurants. However, even with these fancy variations, the core essence of the Pronto Pup — a simple, satisfying snack — remains the same.

Pronto Pup Legacy

Today, the Pronto Pup is a cultural icon, particularly in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. In Rockaway Beach, the Boyingtons’ creation is celebrated annually at the Pronto Pup Festival. Beyond nostalgia, the Pronto Pup’s story is a testament to the spirit of innovation. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best ideas come in response to the simplest of problems — and thinking outside the (soggy) bun.

The next time you’re enjoying a Pronto Pup, or even a corn dog, remember the Boyingtons, Rockaway Beach and the crispy creation that started it all. Whether you prefer yours with ketchup, mustard, or both, there’s no denying the enduring appeal of this quintessential American treat!