Shrimp with Polenta
Venetian-style dish a zesty, creamy delight
Polenta
8 cups water
2 cups stone-ground plain white or yellow cornmeal
11/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 fresh bay leaf
Shrimp
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken stock
2 pounds raw large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
Directions
Polenta: Whisk water, cornmeal, salt and bay leaf in saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring bottom and sides often. Reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally until thickened, about 40 minutes. Remove and cover. Shrimp: Heat
oil, garlic and red pepper in deep skillet over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine. Bring to a simmer over medium-high; stir occasionally until reduced by half. Add stock. Return to simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Add shrimp, zest and salt. Cook until shrimp are slightly opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in butter and half the parsley. Once butter melts, remove from heat. Cover and steam shrimp until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Divide polenta among bowls; top each with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with rest of parsley.
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Hope, Healing and So Much Heart
Raising funds for cardiac research and support for pediatric patients and their families
attractions. Attendees can explore the greenhouse, petting zoo, lake and the playground, which is new as of last year’s event. Darlin’ Donkeys roam the grounds, children can participate in seed planting, and guests can enjoy a variety of foods included in the $25 ticket. Vendors including Archer Vineyard, Flyboy Brewery and Shaker & Salt cocktails plan to donate 50% of their earnings to Elijah’s Heart House. Continuing again this year is the online auction in lieu of a silent auction, with items expertly packaged and photographed by volunteer Becky Rodriguez. Bids are placed both before and during the live auction, led by professional auctioneer Patrick Siver.
Each year they hope to raise more money, especially since they are helping more families across the country. EHH has helped pediatric patients and their families at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital here in Oregon, as well as Boston Children’s, Seattle Children’s, Phoenix Children’s and many other hospitals across the country. They continue to strive to raise more funds so they can give more grants out to families enduring traumatic experiences with their children.
LBy Donovan Darling, Active Media Photos
of Kimmee Auxier
osing a loved one is a profound experience, and honoring their memory can be a powerful way to create a lasting legacy. This particular annual event supports Elijah’s Heart House, a nonprofit organization founded by Jeff and Kimmee Auxier in memory of their son, Elijah, who passed away in 2017 at the age of 16 from restrictive cardiomyopathy. A significant aspect of the event is its ability to connect families to Elijah’s story, reinforcing the foundation’s mission to inspire philanthropy and community involvement. With tickets usually sold in advance and over 498 attendees last year, Elijah’s Heart House is expecting another strong turnout.
This year’s event theme is Mosey & Mingle. Guests attending the event will find an inviting and festive atmosphere designed to provide both comfort and entertainment. A patio area adorned with fresh flowers, heaters, and comfortable seating will welcome guests, leading into the barn where a variety of auction items will be on display. Elijah’s Heart House merchandise will be available for purchase, a live band will perform music, and food trucks will provide a variety of delicious foods.
The event, run by founder Kimmee Auxier and a dedicated team of volunteers, features diverse
This year’s Mosey & Mingle event will be held May 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 15668 N.E. Eilers Rd. in Aurora. You can grab your tickets at ourfundraiser.events/EHH2025. More details can be found at www.elijahshearthouse.org, where information on future plans and opportunities for involvement will be available. Elijah’s Heart House is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Elijah J. Auxier Foundation was established to support cardiac research and provide assistance to pediatric patients and their families.
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Breathe Easy, Live Better
Naturally, Non-Surgically.
By Patti Jo Brooks, Active Media
Kara Langley, Active Media
Do You Suffer with Chronic Sinusitis?
“Thanks Dr. Siegfried. No more sinus congestion, allergies, snoring or mouth breathing,” —Niki Z.
“After the eighth treatment, I was sleeping solidly for eight straight hours for the first time in 8 years. And by the way, no more drugs!!” —Jon V.N.
Breathe Better Now!
Are you sick and tired of chronic sinus congestion? Dr. George Siegfried, Chiropractic Physician at Dunn Chiropractic Clinic in McMinnville, has been helping patients breathe better with Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment since 1976. This natural, nonsurgical treatment has helped alleviate chronic sinus and other related problems even in patients who have already had sinus surgeries, or those who have considered sinus surgery prior to visiting Dr. Siegfried. “Desperate” and “at the end of their rope,” these patients are grateful for his care and expertise in providing Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment, which he has performed thousands of times. Furthermore, this treatment uses no drugs and no needles.
Could This Be You?
It’s been estimated that 30 to 60 million people in America suffer from sinus congestion which can manifest in mouth breathing, dry eyes, dry mouth, snoring, limited sleep and sleep apnea, low energy, loss of smell, taste and hearing. Many have had to resort to a CPAP machine to keep their airways open, just to try and obtain a decent sleep cycle.
Who Can Benefit?
Over the years, Dr. Siegfried, an international chiropractor, treated world-class athletes from the 1984 Italian Olympic Team Track and Field Division, United Arab Emirates Track and Field Team, and other world-class athletes. He’s treated Broadway dancers, San Francisco Ballet dancers, opera singers and jockeys. Bilateral Nasal Specific Treatment has helped children and adults suffering with chronic sinusitis “get their life back” after experiencing a deviated septum, broken nose, concussion, whiplash injury, birth injury and more. Dr. Siegfried has helped so many patients that his colleagues have referred to him not only as the leading expert in this treatment, but also the “guru” and even the “godfather.”
Who is Dr. Siegfried and His Clinic?
Dr. Siegfried has been in practice since 1984 at the Dunn Chiropractic Clinic and is the third generation of chiropractors at that clinic. Established in McMinnville in 1922, Dunn Chiropractic has “A Compassionate Tradition of Natural Pain Relief and Wellness,” states Dr. Siegfried. The father of four grown children and grandpa to nine grandchildren, Dr. Siegfried studied over 10 years and 1,000 hours as protégé to Dr. J.R. Stober, the developer of this natural, non-surgical specialty. Treatment is selfpay as Dr. Siegfried is out of network for insurance, but patients from all over the world seek him out to help relieve their chronic sinusitis and escape the drudgery of the related suffering.
To consult with Dr. Siegfried, call the clinic at (503) 433-6902, located at 301 N.E. Dunn Place, McMinnville. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9AM-6PM. Dr. Siegfried’s website is nasalspecific.com.
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son Chris, from the Bachelorette. ” Well, I want you to know a little more about that picture and why I use it in my ads. Years 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 Sherwood, 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!”
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.
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.
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.
always helped me, so I called up and sal specific treatments on me, and I after about 3 visits. I ’ve had oer completely clear for about the last sults of it are according to my wife, have sleep apnea anymore. I am sleeping am breathing really well with no blockage ing.” - Crit Haney
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.
From Conehead to the Chicago Cubs
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 times since 1976.
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.
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.
Unique offer: you shouldn’t need expensive surgery, CPAP or drugs to breathe better!! If you bring in this article or mention it from online, you will receive a full consultation 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.
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. 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.
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.”
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
Now, My CONFESSION is never have. I don’t treat or cure diseases. make a specific spinal or cranial system functions better. It ’s your We’ve had tremendous results at this simple as that.
One half of Americans no longer and those who do have found that s where I come in. I have a are able to afford the care they need
In the Journal of Manipulative peutics a study published in May 2007 are under regular chiropractor care you may not be running off to the that people actually pay less for long if they are seeing a chiropractor regularly.
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.
Unique Offer It shouldn
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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!
Here’s what some of my patients had to say: There are over 190 more Google Reviews
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“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
“Treated me and my family wonderfully after a bad car accident. Wonderful with both my children. One toddler and one infant. I
Dedicated to your health and wellness, Dr. Siegfried www.nasalspecific.com
“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. ” -
Cost Your Health
If you bring in this article by my entire new patient exam and first rays, if necessary, not included). This cost you $295 elsewhere. Further care you’ll be happy to know that I have ment plan. “Further care” is very making your choice of doctor. High ly.
“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 Mckay
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“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 and continued until recently. My nose was never make system
Here are some of my qualifications graduated from Western States Chiropractic Oregon. Since then I have specialized migraines, shoulder, arm, hip, sciatica lash injuries, chronic sinusitis and dietary counseling and whole food ed Chiropractor of the Year in Oregon many other awards. I ’ve been entrusted from infants to professional athletes I just have that low fee to help
My assistants are wonderful! Our warm and we try our best to make wonderful service at an exceptional Chiropractic Clinic, A Pain and Wellness is located at 301 NE Dunn Place back our phone number is 503-472-6550 enthusiastic assistants to make an like to help you too. You can also YouTube channel Dr. George Siegfried, Google Reviews by searching for link. Our website is www.oregonwellnesscare.com you soon!
Conehead to Chicago Cubs
Maple Magic
The sweet history of maple syrup season
By Robert Matsumura, Active Media
Each spring, as snow melts away and days grow longer, a time-honored tradition commences in the northeastern forests of North America. Maple syrup season, a period both laborious and sweet, is an enduring celebration of nature, history, and culinary delight.
The Roots of Maple Syrup
Long before colonists arrived in North America from Europe, the indigenous peoples, particularly the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe, were the first to tap sugar maple trees for their sap. Legend has it that a hunter’s wife accidentally discovered the process of boiling sap into syrup after using tree sap instead of water for cooking venison. The sweet aroma and taste were a revelation.
Over the years, indigenous communities developed various techniques for collecting and processing sap, including the use of hollowed-out logs and hot stones for boiling. The sap’s nutritional value was also recognized as a vital energy source after long winters.
Sap to Syrup: A Sticky Process
The transformation of sap into syrup is an art steeped in both tradition and science. As winter gives way to spring, sugar maple trees store starch in their roots. As the days warm and the nights cool, this starch converts to sugar, causing the sap to flow. February through April are typically the ideal months for the harvesting of sap.
Harvesting sap involves tapping the trees by drilling small holes. Next, spouts are inserted to direct the liquid into buckets
or tubing systems. A single tree yields 10 to 20 gallons of sap, but it takes approximately 40 gallons to produce just one gallon of syrup. The sap is boiled down in a sugarhouse where the water evaporates, leaving behind that golden, sticky sweetness we love to slather on waffles and pancakes!
A Global Treasure with Local Roots
Although the majority of maple syrup production derives from Canada and the United States, this delicacy has won fans worldwide. Quebec alone accounts for roughly 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup, so it’s no surprise that the province treats it like liquid gold, even maintaining a “Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve” to stabilize prices and supplies.
Over the years, maple syrup has evolved from a beloved pancake topping to a versatile ingredient in gourmet cuisine, cocktails, and even skincare products. Not only is it a symbol of sustainability and seasonality, it is rooted in respect for the environment and the intricate relationship between people and the land.
Sweet Traditions
Maple syrup season is also a period of community celebration. Across maple-producing regions, sugar shacks (or “cabane à sucre” in French) welcome in the public, providing tours, tastings, and traditional meals featuring maple syrup-infused dishes. From syrup on snow to smoky maple bacon, these gatherings foster both camaraderie and an appreciation for culinary creations featuring maple syrup as the star.
A Taste of History
More more than just a harvest, maple syrup season is a living link to centuries of tradition. Every drop of syrup bears the essence of the forests, the ingenuity of indigenous peoples, and the labor of those who continue the craft today. So the next time you drizzle maple syrup over your pancakes, savor the story behind the sweetness. It’s a flavor that connects us to the past, celebrates the present, and promises a delicious future.
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VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE
YOUNG WOMEN, COME EXPLORE A CAREER AS A FIREFIGHTER!
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue invites young women ages 16 to 22 to apply to participate in this summer’s Portland Metro Fire Camp. This camp is an all-encompassing introduction to a rewarding profession. The camp is designed to instill confidence while building leadership and team skills.
Participants will learn what it takes to be a firefighter while completing hands-on training in hose and ladder skills, vehicle extrication, search and rescue, ropes and knots, live-fire operations, aerial ladder climbs, forcible entry, emergency medical skills, and other firefighting tasks. They will also receive instruction from professional female firefighters from multiple agencies on how to prepare for interviews and gain insight on what it’s like to have a career in the fire service as well as the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness.
This free fire camp is scheduled for June 20–22 at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s Training Center at 12400 S.W. Tonquin Road in Sherwood.
The application period opens March 3, and TVF&R will select as many as 50 participants. The deadline to apply for camp is May 12 at midnight. Space is limited.
Applications and more general information are available online at www.portlandmetrofirecamp.com.
