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Easy Pavlova
Cloud-like meringue + fresh fruit
YIELDS 15 MINI PAVLOVAS
Ingredients
6 large egg whites, room temp.
11/2 cups granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons for whipped cream)
2 teaspoons corn starch
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
11/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4–5 cups fresh fruit
Directions
Preheat oven to 225˚F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using stand mixer, beat 6 egg whites on high for 1 minute until soft peaks form. With mixer on, gradually add 11/2 cups sugar; beat 10 minutes on high, or until glossy, stiff peaks form. With spatula quickly fold in 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract; then fold in 2 teaspoons corn starch; mix until well blended. Using a Wilton 1M tip, pipe meringue into 3- to 31/2-inch wide nests onto parchment. Indent center with spoon. Bake at 225˚ for 1 hour and 15 minutes — do not open oven door while baking. Turn oven off and keep door closed another 30 minutes. Outsides will be dry and crisp to the tap and a pale cream color; insides will still be marshmallow soft. Transfer pavlova, still on parchment paper, onto counter or rack; cool completely. Beat cold whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in cold bowl for 2 to 21/2 minutes until whipped. Pipe cream onto pavlova and top with fresh fruit. Garnish with fresh mint, chocolate shavings, chopped hazelnuts. Enjoy!
Celebrate Molalla
Annual city event set for Aug. 26
In 2017, the Molalla City Council embarked on creating a vision and action plan. The plan would be a road map for Molalla from 2020 to 2030. The project reached an important milestone in July 2018 with the idea of a city celebration.
In the span of two months, a group of residents, including a city councilor and a few community builders, put their heads together to plan the event. They visited festivals to find vendors, found musical performers, developed ideas for free kids’ crafts, and, in the end, put on a celebration that covered three city blocks. It was the largest street festival in the history of Molalla.
Approximately 2,500 people enjoyed the celebration in 2018, tasting treats, buying crafts, listening to music and enjoying the small community. Visitors also came from far and wide.
At the end of that first year, the organizers knew they had something special. The following years brought more vendors, more food trucks, more musicians and more excitement. The word spread to outlying areas, and vendors from all over Oregon and Southwest Washington began to join in the fun.
“Celebrate Molalla is truly a grassroots festival borne out of deep passion for this community. Organizers are local volunteers, and vendors are generally from the Molalla area. The festival started as an idea and has grown into something truly special.”
MOLALLA CITY MANAGER DAN HUFF
Celebrate Molalla grew to cover six city blocks and included not only contemporary artists and artisans, but also vendors who promoted the rich history of Molalla. Many community service organizations also offer resource information at booths.
On Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 2023 celebration will be hosted in a new location: Clark Park, 815 Shirley Street. With more space, the food and drink court will be expanded. The Corn Hole Tournament also will be bigger, and kids’ activities now will be located in one single area. Musicians with major local followings will be performing and a great variety vendors will be selling their wares.
If you are interested in being a vendor, registration is open until Aug. 10th and can be found at https://bit.ly/43pvi6Y.
Open Your World
Broaden your horizon by hosting a foreign exchange student
By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer
Education First High School Exchange Year (EF HSEY) aims to bring together different cultures and create international relationships. This program provides a life-changing opportunity for both host families and exchange students where they can learn about each other’s cultures and develop relationships that will last a lifetime. The program allows the exchange students to create life-long connections and go back to their countries to share their experiences in America.
Education First (EF) has provided exchange programs to students and families worldwide for over forty years. Established in 1979, EF has grown into the largest international student exchange organization in the US, with offices in more than fifty countries and territories worldwide. Their mission is to provide transformative educational experiences to expand global awareness, create cross-cultural connections, and develop language skills that open minds to new perspectives. Through their exchange program, they have impacted hundreds of thousands of lives by connecting students from all walks of life with host families who share their enthusiasm for learning about other cultures.
EF understands that hosting a student for the first time can be daunting, so they provide extensive support for host families through every step of the process. International and regional
coordinators offer a wealth of information, advice, and resources to help families choose the right student and provide ongoing guidance throughout the duration of the exchange.
EF ensures that host families are well-prepared and supported during this immersive experience. They also offer 24/7 emergency support in case any issues arise while hosting an exchange student. With such comprehensive care and attention, it’s no wonder why so many people have chosen EF as their preferred provider of high school foreign exchanges.
Families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student through Education First must meet specific requirements. Host families must provide the student with a safe and supportive home environment and introduce them to their local community and culture. They should also have enough space in their home for an additional family member, access to reliable transportation, good communication skills, and experience dealing with teenagers or young adults. EF also recommends that host families are financially stable enough to cover the cost of food and other necessary expenses associated with having an exchange student live in their home. The students will be fully insured and bring spending money to cover their entertainment and other needs. Lastly, all members of the host family should demonstrate respect for different cultures and lifestyles to provide a positive experience for both themselves and the exchange student. Exchange students bring their culture to life for host families by preparing traditional dishes, sharing customs from their home countries, and volunteering in the local community.
Many of our students engage in community volunteer work where they contribute positively to the community while also learning more about it. These activities help create a bridge between two worlds and make hosting an exchange student so much richer!
Hosting a foreign exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both for the student and the host family. Not only will it give you, your family, and your community the opportunity to broaden your horizons and expand your cultural understanding, but you will also develop a lifelong connection with someone from another country. You can host for five months or the entire school year. Taking on this adventure is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime — so why not take the leap?
For more details, visit efexchangeyear.org/iec/heather-conner.
ALEX SCHOMBURG
A ‘Marvel’ Illustrator
Imaginative comic artist made lasting impact
By David Bates, Contributing Writer
The comics industry has a growing roster of Asian, AfricanAmerican and Latino artists who have a hand in creating the books that land in comic book stores every day.
That wasn’t always the case, but way back in the 1940s one trailblazing immigrant from Puerto Rico made Marvel Comics his artistic home. And in the early 1960s, he adopted Newberg as his actual home.
Today, the non-descript ranch house at 608 N. Meridian Street in Newberg is housing for George Fox University undergraduates. This is Schomburg House, named for Alex Schomburg, who moved there in 1962. Although most of his comic book work was behind him by then, he was still a working artist.
Schomburg was born on May 10, 1905 in Puerto Rico to Guillermo Schomburg and Francisa Rosa, one of seven children and six sons. They were a prosperous family, and able to move Alex to New York when he was 12. He attended public school in Harlem, and in 1923 he and three brothers started their own art studio.
Comics, began publishing stories about characters with names like the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and during WWII, Captain America.
From the late 1930s into the mid-1940s, Alex produced more than 500 comic book covers, including all but about a dozen of the first 69 issues of the Marvel Mystery Comics series. A generation of American kids who grew up reading and later collecting Golden Age comics were likely to have seen his covers.
He found his way into the comic book world by freelancing. His black-and-white illustrative work started showing up in the pages of some of the early pulps — Radio Craft, Popular Western and Thrilling Adventures, among others.
He was in an ideal position to ride the wave of a publishing industry that swelled in the late 1930s; the precursor to Marvel, Martin Goodman’s Timely
His work was imaginative, splashy and highly detailed, perfect for the eye-grabbing mission of a comic book cover on a magazine rack. Ron Goulart, author of “Comic Book Culture: An Illustrated History,” called Alex “the Heironymous Bosch of comics.”
At the website for the Estate of Alex Schomburg, you’ll find a testimonial from one of the artist’s biggest fans, Stan Lee himself.
“I’ve always felt Alex Schomburg was to comic books what Norman Rockwell was to the Saturday Evening Post,” Lee wrote. “He was totally unique with an amazing, distinctive style…we used to wonder how he managed to get so much detail in every cover.”
Alex had another claim to fame — he was among the artists who worked with director Stanley Kubrick in the 1960s on the visual design for “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Today, you can find Schomburg’s work at Marvel Unlimited, the online repository of the comic giant’s catalog and read more about him at AlexSchomburg.com.
“Toy Story 4” (2019)
“Be who you are right now.”
Road trip movies are a definite summer vibe, and “Toy Story 4” is no exception. I grew up with these movies — I was 8 when “Toy Story” was released — and the 4th installment is still plenty fun and holds up after so many movies. The family and the toys embark on an adventurous road trip — and Woody and Buzz discover they have to babysit the new homemade toy, Forky, and it’s no easy task, as Forky is determined to wander off and devastate Bonnie. Low and behold, the toys get lost (shock!), reunite with some old friends and get into all kinds of adventurous mishaps. Where “Toy Story 3” was a bit heartbreaking for parents with its “empty nest” theme, “Toy Story 4” looks at the past with more nostalgia and sepia tones, and to the future with hope. Fun for the whole family. Rated G.
“Moonrise Kingdom” (2012) “Do the Right Thing” (1989)
“I lost my temper at myself.” With the idiosyncratic design and nostalgic eye of director Wes Anderson, this magically-scored and visually stunning comingof-age comedy-romance features a boy scout and his girlfriend who run away to prove and explore their maturity. Their absence incites an immediate search party, which, on the island, involves the entire town. The story takes place at a New England summer camp with a mid-century vibe — yellow, idyllic and perfectly emotive for those late summer goodbyes. There’s romance, heartbreak and crisscrossing narratives abound. The always stunning cast includes Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward and many more. Good for older kids and adults. Rated PG-13 for smoking and mature content.
“Always do the right thing.” Set in Brooklyn’s BedfordStuyvesant neighborhood, on the hottest day of the year in 1986, Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” is a powerful drama and “slice of life” that’s incredibly shot and acted, and an inside look at the racial tensions of the late ‘80s. Sal (Danny Aiello), who runs an Italian pizza shop in the mainly Black neighborhood, is challenged by Buggin Out (Giancarlo Esposito) who notices that the shop features only photos of Italian movie stars and no Black actors. And for them, locals and/or patrons of the shop, the wall comes to represent hate and systemic racism. As the temperature climbs, so do tempers and racial tensions. Also starring Spike Lee himself, Richard Edson, John Turturro, Rosie Perez, Samuel L. Jackson and many more. Late teens and adults only. Rated R for violence, language and mature content.
Red sky at night, sailors delight.
“When we see a red sky at night, this means that the setting sun is sending its light through a high concentration of dust particles. This usually indicates high pressure and stable air coming in from the west. Basically good weather will follow.”
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Fit for a King
Sandy River home to Chinook salmon
By Lucas Holmgren, Contributing Writer
Flowing out of the pointed glaciers of Mount Hood comes one of the most unique and environmentally sound rivers in Oregon. Pouring into the Columbia River through Troutdale, it extends along through towns like Sandy, Zigzag and Mt. Hood Village. Featuring relatively high water quality, the glacial melt gives a milky, green-gray coloration to the water during the summer, when most other rivers are getting low. Because of these characteristics, the Sandy River supports a run of Chinook (King) Salmon that is much different from other tributaries of the Columbia River.
These fish are referred to as “Spring Chinook,” but the lifecycle is much more diverse than that simple definition. Salmon & Steelhead have thousands of genetic variations that determine run-timing across the globe. They are tuned to migrate out and into the river at specific times, based on the best opportunity to spawn and reproduce. A run of fish enters the Columbia River in early spring, with a few arriving in February, more by March and the bulk in April and May. From June 15 onward, they are referred to as “Summer Chinook” by some, and after Aug. 1, they are known as “Fall Chinook.”
However, these runs overlap, and many anglers can tell simply by appearance and size which season the Chinook are part of.
“Springers” will migrate, then “over-summer” before spawning in early fall, often farther upriver than Fall Chinook go. The Sandy River stays cold, with adequate flow and a lowvisibility that protects the Spring Chinook during the heat of summer, and it has miles of high-quality fish habitat in the upper reaches where the fish go to spawn.
Marmot Dam, on the Sandy River, was removed in 2007. At the time of removal, the population of Spring Chinook was very depressed. By removing that dam and supplementing the river with hatchery-raised fish, the wild (born in stream) run of Salmon grew exponentially over time. In 2017, the estimated run of spring (and summer) Chinook was 8,124. In 2021, an estimated 5,676 adult Chinook returned, according to the WDFW. In comparison to the majority of other rivers, this was a massive run of Spring & Summer Chinook.
If you would like to see these fish, they often are “jumping” or “rolling” out of the water in a number of places. You could stop by Oxbow Park or Dabney in the early summer, but the majority of the fish will be up around the Sandy/Zigzag area in August, September and October.
Although many arrive in Spring, the Sandy River supports a very healthy population of Chinook that mainly arrive in the summer and spawn in the fall. They support a healthy ecosystem and provide essential nutrients to the wildlife, fish and trees of the basin. If you get a chance to stop by the river, see if you can spot one of these beautiful fish cresting the surface.
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DISCOVERING WOODBURN AND BEYOND
Discovering Woodburn and Beyond highlights the best the Woodburn area has to offer, including businesses, nonprofits and residents making a difference.
Learn more the Woodburn Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Oregon’s favorite mall!
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...DISCOVERING
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
CARAMEL APPLES AND MORE DRAW DROVES IN
BY TY WALKER
Everybody knows that Woodburn Premium Outlets — or “The Mall,” as locals call it — is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Oregon.
But do you know what the most popular candied treat at The Mall’s Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is? Caramel apples.
With all the delectable chocolates, truffles, toffee, turtles and ice cream from which to choose, customers pick caramel apples more than any other confection at the candy shop.
Whether dipped in pecans or peanuts, hibiscus or rocky road, the candied caramel apples are a must at The Mall.
“By far our most popular biggest sellers are caramel apples,” shop co-owner Amanda Keeling said. “We make them in-store five days a week.”
But don’t just take the owner’s word for it. Hear what customers are saying online at Yelp:
“I can’t resist their caramel apples dipped in chopped peanuts!” Kim G. of Portland said. “The tart, crisp green apple is the perfect vessel for the gooey, buttery caramel. The salty peanuts add that final and necessary texture and flavor component. See why I can’t pass this up?”
Customer Irene S. of San Diego raved: “If you are looking for exquisite chocolates? This is the place! I had the pleasure of visiting this store. Meeting the owners Amanda and Andre was awesome!
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Amanda Keeling and Andre Cintron
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My apples were a special order. The chocolate coating was thick and absolutely delicious!”
The candy shop business is brisk year-round, especially during the summer travel season when ice cream sales soar as the temperature rises.
“Summer candy business is good as long as it’s below 90 degrees,” Keeling said. “Above 90, we’re selling ice cream.”
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory sells a variety of locally made ice cream flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cotton candy, moose tracks and chocolate chip cookie dough.
Keeling and her boyfriend, Andre Cintron, have owned and operated the Woodburn Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise for six years. They met in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and attended a course on entrepreneurship at Missouri Western University.
Rocky Mountain was a partner with the university program that helped the entrepreneurs get funding to buy a franchise in Woodburn.
Keeling and Cintron now live in Wilsonville. When they’re not at work, they’re likely taking their dogs, Lucy and Lady Bird, for a walk.
What does the chocolate factory
offer — besides the best caramel apples in town — that sets it apart from its candy/confectioner’s competitors?
“We try to focus on customer service,” Keeler said. “We say yes as much as we can and no as little as we can, without breaking the bank. Our goal is to understand that we’re all just people and to do what we can to make the customer happy.”
Keeler said she makes special order custom design goodies for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Other popular treats are breakable hearts with personal inscriptions on them: anything to make the customer happy.
The shop is open daily. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday–Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday.
1001 North Arney Road, Suite 409, Woodburn
503-981-0008
www.rmcf.com
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
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“National Lampoon’s Animal House” and its Oregon roots
By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer
If you’ve ever wondered how the song “Shout” became a wildly popular tradition at University of Oregon football games, one need only watch “National Lampoon’s Animal House” to see the tie-in. But what does this outrageous comedic classic from the 1970s have to do with U of O? Unbeknownst to many people today, the movie starring Jim Belushi of “Saturday Night Live” fame was shot primarily on the U of O campus.
In the fall of 1977 the producers of “Animal House,” a movie that was to become one of the most successful American film comedies of all time — were searching for a college campus as the setting for their story about the scandalous Delta Tau Chi fraternity and the madcap chaos it wreaked on fictional Faber College.
After initial overtures to the University of Missouri were rejected, Universal Studios approached the University of Oregon, who agreed to permit filming on the campus for $20,000 and an agreement that the university not be identified in the movie. Universal also negotiated deals to use the houses of two fraternities located just off campus on the 700 block of East 11th Avenue. The Delta fraternity house was set in the Eugene Halfway House located between the two fraternities. The city of Cottage Grove, twenty miles south of Eugene, also got in on the fun. City officials agreed to close down Main Street for three days for the filming of the movie’s dramatic homecoming parade scene.
In October of 1977 the cast and crew arrived in the area, settling at the Rodeway Inn in nearby Springfield. The movie was a showcase for Belushi, who had recently risen to fame due to “Saturday Night Live,” and featured Donald Sutherland as well, who played the role of an English professor on campus. “Animal House” was also the film debut for Kevin Bacon and Karen Allen, both of whom went on to enjoy major success in numerous hit movies. In addition to these famous Hollywood names, Tom Hulce (of “Amadeus” fame) and Tim Matheson (of the ’60s “Johnny Quest” series, and more recently, “The West Wing”) also played minor roles. Behind the scenes, “Animal House” was the first major Hollywood movie for director John Landis, who subsequently brought hit movies such as “Trading Places,” “The Blues Brothers,” “An American Werewolf in London,” and others to the big screen.
Auditions for extras were held on the U of O campus, and 150 men and 50 women were chosen to appear in the film. The students were paid $2.30 an hour, and the male extras were instructed to have their hair cut in the style of college students from 1962. Filming of the movie commenced on October 24 at the Sigma Nu house, where the majority of interior shots of the fictitious Delta house were taken. U of O President Boyd’s office was used for that of Dean Wormer, the enemy of the Deltas. The Dexter Lake Club, located 20 miles east of Eugene, served as the locale for the movie’s “road trip” scene, where the Deltas take their dates to hear their favorite R&B band called Otis Day and the Knights.
During his off hours Belushi befriended Portland blues legend Curtis Salgado, who helped fuel Belushi’s passion for the blues, which in turn led to the subsequent movie, “The Blues Brothers,” starring both Belushi and Dan Akroyd. While filming “Animal House,” Belushi and his wife, Judy, also had dinner with Oregon author Ken Kesey (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”) at his home in nearby Pleasant Hill.
“National Lampoon’s Animal House” premiered in New York
City on July 24, 1978, and in Portland in August of the same year, with many of the movie’s extras in attendance. The movie was the second most popular film in 1978 and a remarkable financial success. Produced for under $3 million, “Animal House” grossed $140 million in the U.S. and Canada. So successful was “Animal House” that it spawned a whole genre of zany, overthe-top comedies focused on younger audiences.
Aside from one’s cinematic preferences, “Animal House” ranked 36th on the
American Film Institute’s list of the hundred greatest film comedies of all time. In 2001, the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Although “Delta House” was torn down in 1986 and replaced by another building, a bronze plaque still marks the site for posterity. The old Sigma Nu house still stands. The building is now home to the Northwest Christian University’s School of Professional Studies, but if you peer through the front door you can still see the stairwell where Belushi’s character, Bluto, bashed a hole in the wall with the guitar of a student playing folk music.
Despite the fact that the University of Oregon initially attempted to downplay its involvement
in the movie, “Animal House” has actually become a part of U of O’s popular culture and is even marketed as a feature of the school’s identity. Locations from the movie are pointed out on campus tours, and Otis Day and the Knight’s version of “Shout” is belted out by the audience at Duck football games. To this day, people in both Eugene, and Cottage Grove, take great pride in their town’s participation in this American comedy classic.
So, the next time you witness Duck fans singing “Shout” at a U of O football game, or happen to watch “Animal House” on television, know that this wild, raucous and influential movie was filmed close to home, right here in the state of Oregon in the southern Willamette Valley.
To Xfinity & Beyond
Comcast accelerates rollout of Xfinity 10G network in Woodburn
Comcast is accelerating Oregon’s largest and fastest multi-gig deployment and Woodburn is leading the way. Across the company’s footprint in Oregon, Comcast now offers ultra-fast speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps to all Xfinity customers. The speeds the company offers today provide more than enough capacity to handle the internet needs of almost any household in the state. From downloading movies to high-speed web browsing, interactive schoolwork, videoconferencing, or posting on social media, the speed is there even if everyone in the family is online at the same time.
All of us are consuming more online content, not less. Applications like video streaming, 4K gaming, virtual reality, and videoconferencing are driving massive usage on internet networks. In fact, nearly a billion devices connected to Comcast’s network last year. That is why the company is building its Xfinity 10G Network to meet customer needs today and in anticipation of a future of ever-increasing demand.
The first phase of network enhancements, now available throughout Comcast’s service footprint in Woodburn, initially offer a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps, combined with upload speeds up to 200 Mbps, five to ten times faster than Comcast’s previous upload speeds. Beyond Woodburn, Comcast expects that nearly half of its network in Oregon will offer multi-gig Internet speeds by the end of 2023.
10G refers to a network technology platform established by the cable industry association and technical standards group (NCTA, SCTE). This platform is the foundation of Comcast’s network, which is now delivering next-generation broadband in Oregon with faster speeds, greater reliability, lower latency, greater capacity, and enhanced performance. This technology platform will enable Comcast to provide multi-gig symmetrical speeds, as well as 10 Gigabit speeds in the future.
Comcast is significantly expanding the availability of its Xfinity 10G Network in Oregon this year. The majority of homes and businesses the company services in Woodburn already have the foundational next-generation network in place to introduce new multi-gigabit Internet options. Because of this momentum and work, Comcast recently announced the Xfinity 10G Network to recognize the work that the company has done and to signify where it is going in the future.
This massive expansion project is largely invisible to the public because the company’s Hybrid-Fiber Coaxial (HFC) network architecture can quickly and continuously evolve customers’ connections with minimal disruption. The end goal is to offer every Xfinity customer in Oregon multigigabit symmetrical speeds over the connections already installed in their homes. And for applications like gaming, virtual reality, and videoconferencing, where lower latency is increasingly essential, Comcast will unveil new low latency features later this year that will enable an even better experience than customers have today. Looking five to ten years into the future, Comcast expects its Xfinity 10G network will continue to pay off as the proliferation of internet-connected devices in our homes and cars will push the need for speed, both upload and download. Of course, only some of us will need something close to a super-fast 10G connection. People will move into the internet future at their own pace. When they do arrive, though, the Xfinity 10 network will be ready for them.
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Baby, It’s Hot Outside
Heat exhaustion is a condition that happens when your body overheats. Symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. Heat exhaustion is one of three heat-related illnesses, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most serious.
Causes of heat illness include exposure to high temperatures, particularly when there is also high humidity and strenuous physical activity. Without prompt treatment, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition. Fortunately, heat exhaustion is preventable.
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of heat exhaustion may start suddenly or progress over time, especially with prolonged periods of exercise. Possible heat exhaustion symptoms include:
• Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in heat
• Heavy sweating
• Faintness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Weak, rapid pulse
• Low blood pressure upon standing
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea
• Headache
If you think you have heat exhaustion:
• Stop all activity and rest.
• Move to a cooler place.
• Drink cool water or sports drinks.
• Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or they don’t improve within one hour.
If you’re with someone who has heat exhaustion, seek immediate medical help if they become confused or distressed, lose consciousness or are unable to drink. If their core body temperature reaches 104°F or higher, they need immediate cooling and urgent medical attention.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke, the most serious form of heat injury, can occur if your core body temperature rises to 104°F or higher. The condition is most common in the summer months. It requires emergency treatment. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed, increasing your risk of serious complications or death.
Heatstroke signs and symptoms include:
• A core body temperature of 104°F or higher (obtained with a rectal thermometer).
• Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures.
• Alteration in sweating: In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Flushed skin.
• Rapid breathing.
• Racing heart rate.
• Headache.
Steps to Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke During Hot Weather
• Wear loosefitting, lightweight clothing.
• Protect against sunburn.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Take extra precautions with certain medications.
• Never leave anyone, inlcuding pets, in a parked car.
• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day.
• Get acclimated. Limit time spent working or exercising in heat until you’re conditioned to it.
• Be cautious if you’re at increased risk due to medications or have a condition that increases your risk of heat-related problems.
Article courtesy of mayoclinic.org.
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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOVIES? NW MOVIE TRIVIA
This movie saga about a teenage girl and her love for a vampire named Edward, was set in the town of Forks on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. What was the name of this saga?
By Robert Matsumura, Contributing Writer
Based upon Shakespeare’s “Taming of a Shrew,” this movie shot in the Seattle and Tacoma areas, featured Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger as high school students in a romantic romp set in the 1990s. What was the name of this movie?
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What 1990 comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which featured the actor portraying a teacher, was filmed in Astoria, Oregon?
Name the movie starring an American bulldog, Himalayan cat, and a golden retriever that was set in Ontario, Canada, but actually filmed primarily in the forests near Bend, Oregon?
Nicholas Cage starred in a drama set in Oregon about a truffle hunter and his foraging pig. What was the name of this movie?
What romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan features Hanks as a widower living on a houseboat in Seattle’s Alki Beach area, with his precocious son, Jonah?
Inspired by a real-life 17th century shipwreck off the Oregon coast, the 1985 movie “The Goonies” revolves around a group of kids who find a pirate map. What famous director filmed this movie?
Filmed in Astoria, Portland and Seaside, the 1993 movie “Free Willy” told the story of a troubled 12-year-old boy who helps free a captive Orca. What was the boy’s name?
In the movie “Animal House” starring John Belushi, filmed on and around the University of Oregon campus, what was the name of Belushi’s fictitious fraternity?
The fictitious town of Castle Rock was the setting for the 1986 film “Stand By Me,” based upon a novella by author Stephen King. What real-life Oregon town served as the setting for Castle Rock?
Fun Fact: Locations in the movie include Cannon Beach, Astoria, The Astoria Coffee Company, and Ecola State Park.
7.) Answer: Steven Spielberg
Fun Fact: The film features Stadium High School in Tacoma, and the Fremont Troll in Seattle.
6.) Answer: “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
Fun Fact: Author Stephanie Meyers’ first choice for the character of Edward wasn’t Robert Pattinson, but Henry Cavill. However, by the time the movies were filmed, Cavill was too old to play the part.
5) Answer: “The Twilight Saga” (2005-2012)
Fact: The scene with Hanks and Victor Garber crying about the movie “The Dirty Dozen” was completely improvised.
4) Answer: “Sleepless in Seattle” (1993)
Fun Fact: The pig only had three days of training and bit Cage a number of times during the filming.
3) Answer: “Pig” (2021)
Fun Fact: Some of the voices featured in the film were Michael J. Fox and Sally Field.
2) Answer: “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (1993)
Fun Fact: The movie included great scenery from the Astoria area, including the John Jacob Astor Elementary School.
1) Answer: “Kindergarten Cop” (1990)
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8.) Answer: Jesse
Fun Fact: The movie “Free Willy” helped raise awareness of the captive killer whale, Keiko, who was in a tank that was too small, too warm and overly chlorinated. As a result of the movie, Keiko was moved to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where he lived a much healthier life.
Answer: Delta Tau Chi.
Fun Fact: The only reason Universal Studios greenlit the movie was because Donald Sutherland, a prominent star at the time, had agreed to play Professor Jennings.
10.) Answer: Brownsville Fun Fact: Rob Reiner, the director of the movie, said that of all the movies he’s ever filmed, “Stand by Me” was his favorite.
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BUZZSAW BOUTIQUE
Long Bros. is so much more than building supplies
At Long Bros. Building Supply, you’ll find hammers, nails, sandpaper and such. But you’ll also discover some really lovely gifts that are not just for the handy person.
Introducing Buzzsaw Boutique, Long Bros.’ newest addition with so much sass and style you’ll be hardpressed to resist.
Located in the corner of the store, Buzzsaw offers country-chic T-shirts with appealing graphics and fun sayings like “Take Me to the Pumpkin Patch,” “Long Live Cowgirls” and “Camping Is My Therapy.” The catchy quotes and cool artwork appear on a variety of colors and sizes.
Now that your wardrobe is up to date, why not hydrate in style, too? Mixed in with the shirts, cups are on display. Printed with more Western, patriotic and feel-good fun, the cups range from 24 ounces with lid and straw to 16-ounce skinny tumblers. Glassware is also available. The illustrations — such as a patriotic sunflower or lady cow with a star-
bangled headband — are great for your morning iced coffee.
Vintage motel key chains with the same feel and look of the shirts and cups are also for sale. The perfect gift for yourself or a friend, they promise to instantly add personality to your purse or backpack.
All these Buzzsaw items are limited in quantity as they are handmade, one-of-a-kind products. So if you see one you like, don’t hesitate to buy it.
Besides the graphic fun, discover a variety of health and beauty finds, such as Dionis soaps, hand creams, natural lip balms, shave butters and more, all made from goat milk. Dr. Squatch men’s natural soaps are also favorites with eclectic scents — Eucalyptus Greek Yogurt, Grapefruit IPA, Cold Brew Cleanse, to name a few.
But that’s not all. The gift-worthy goodies continue with wind chimes, coasters, welcome door mats, garden flags, house flags and more! Stop by and see for yourself at Long Bros.
