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When it comes to Cannabis, Oregon should do what it can to avoid being like Washington as more and more regulations and restrictions hit the Cannabis industry, is anyone

asking the real question that matters to consumers and business owners alike: Why? Why is Cannabis treated differently than tomatoes or alcohol, or at least a safer version of the latter and a slightly more commercially viable option than the former?

(Weed prices are hitting sub $1/gram in Washington, more on this next month.) Our community knows that a Cannabis plant is no more threatening or harmful than a tomato plant, and in most states, citizens have the right to brew and share their own beer and wine. Yet reefer madness persists, albeit in the form of excessive taxation and regulation hurts heritage businesses and encourages a corporate whitewashing of the Cannabis industry.

In my home state of Washington, we enjoyed one of the most unique Cannabis freedom experiences: Cannabis Farmers’ Markets. For six years, markets operated for designated patients and growers to share their medicine and resources, all without social harm. In fact, thousands of patients found the cheapest and best access to medicine in the country. They created economic opportunity for patient growers to support themselves, and an economy based on sharing and compassion.

Why isn’t this model being pushed nationwide? The short answer is greed.

Adults should be able to grow and share their Cannabis in a sharing economy environment like a farmers’ market. The only argument against this is the perceived threat to big-marijuana. Does Budweiser get worried about home brew festivals and sharing? No. It’s time for us all to get real and stop accepting the injustices pushed upon patients and users alike in the name of financial progress. The black market will only be defeated by creating a sharing market to replace it, one that can exist in harmony with a taxed retail market, which will end the War on Drugs (at least the Cannabis part). The Cannabis industry needs reasonable regulations, but what our plant and people deserve is simple and unalienable freedom.

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Colorado Cannabis Chamber Adopts NEW Edibles Standards

New standards: no more marijuana gummy bears

The Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce (C4),

Medical Marijuana More Profitable Than Recreational Weed In Oregon After the three-month tax holiday ended, dispensaries are having trouble surviving on recreational sales

In Oregon, which had the largest medical marijuana

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Zusman of Canna-Daddy’s, a Portland dispensary. dispensary infrastructure in place when recreational Medical marijuana patients don’t have to pay weed was legalized in a November 2014 vote, Oregon’s 25 percent tax, and they’re allowed to buy medicinal Cannabis is still more profitable for shop more expensive concentrates and edibles, something owners. recreational consumers aren’t allowed to do.

Recreational marijuana became available “It’s really hard for any dispensary to survive just commercially in Oregon last October, on recreational sales,” Zusman said. when medical dispensaries were allowed “What a twist,” reports The Motley RECREATIONAL to sell weed under a three-month tax Fool. “Recreational sales, once believed holiday. Following the tax holiday, a 25 CONSUMERS SPEND to be the kingpin of success in the percent tax kicked in on Jan. 1 this year. industry, are taking a backseat AN AVERAGE OF $38 marijuana When the Oregon Liquor Control in profitability to medical marijuana Commission takes control of the TO $45 PER VISIT, patients in perhaps the most widely recreational marijuana industry later this COMPARED TO $100 followed marijuana market in the United year, Oregon dispensaries are free to pass States.”

TO $110 AMONG the tax along to their customers, absorb Analysts caution that we should not some or all of the tax or ask growers MEDICAL MARIJUANA read too much into these early numbers, and processors to share in the tax. State considering that the recreational PATIENTS. regulators aren’t at all involved in Cannabis marijuana in Oregon has only been pricing; they just want their share of the revenue. operative for a few months. But the numbers While some Oregon consumers have paid the 25 certainly allow us to question the wisdom of the percent tax without blinking, others have returned Washington Legislature, which has basically wiped to “a guy” to buy black market weed. out medical marijuana in Oregon’s immediate Recreational consumers spend an average of $38 neighbor to the north, preferring instead to force to $45 per visit, compared to $100 to $110 among medicinal Cannabis patients into the highly taxed medical marijuana patients, said shop owner Brad recreational stores.

a state association of 43 parent companies that employ more than 1,600 people, on Feb. 17 announced the adoption of new, voluntary edible standards that encompass both manufacturer and retail business members.

“I am proud to announce that members of the C4 organization, along with our Board of Directors, began discussing this initiative to address these concerns in the fall of 2015,” said Tyler Henson, C4 president.

“C4 has worked to ensure our members adopt manufacturing and sales standards, which recognize that legal marijuana should only be consumed by adults,” Henson said. “This is done in good faith and in the spirit of cooperation with Cannabis regulators, community leaders and our elected officials as we work together to continue to advance both public safety and robust industry standards.”

The newly adopted standard is as follows: “C4 manufacturers will no longer produce or sell marijuana-infused edibles that are in the shapes of humans or animals. Animal shapes such as gummy bears, gummy worms, Sour Patch Kids, and others items will be prohibited.”

As a business organization, C4 is committed to producing products that are marketed and sold only to law-abiding adults over the age of 21. C4 members will thereby begin to phase out all these products – with an estimated complete implementation date of Oct. 1.

“Protecting our children has been our North Star while navigating the unchartered territory of Colorado’s legal, licensed Cannabis industry,” said state Rep. Dan Pabon (D-Denver), a member of the original Amendment 64 Implementation Working Group.

“I’m so encouraged to see C4 taking the initiative to come forward with industry-driven solutions like these proposed edibles standards,” Rep. Pabon said. “I hope others in the industry will follow their lead — voluntarily or otherwise.”

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6 20 70 35,000 Cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boulder, Denver, Seattle and Portland) participating in this year’s 420 Games, “an athletic series of events to destigmatize healthy and responsible Cannabis use.”

Percent of the total flower sales in Colorado in 2015 was attributed to the top 10 most popular flower strains in the state.

Oregon Police Sergeant Accused of Selling Marijuana While On Duty Warm Springs Police Department sergeant is fired after arranging sales while in uniform

An Oregon police sergeant has been fired after

agreed to meet McEwen at his Warm Springs being accused of setting up a marijuana sale home, according to court records. through text messages on his cellphone while in McEwen showed the buyer four bags of uniform and on duty in the department’s squad weed that he had in a refrigerator, and sold one room, according to federal court records. bag weighing 28.5 grams to the confidential Lonny McEwen, 44, a 20-year employee of informant, Baringer wrote. McEwen also the Warm Springs Police Department who was showed the informant his “arsenal,” a safe full of promoted to sergeant in 2010, made his first guns, the affidavit reads. appearance on Feb. 8 in U.S. District Court in The FBI arrested McEwen on Feb. 5. During Portland, reports Maxine Bernstein at a Warm Springs Police Department The Oregonian. He was charged with interview, he said he got about 4 possession with intent to distribute ounces of marijuana “from a friend” in AGENTS marijuana and distribution of a and planned to give any CONFISCATED FOUR Washington controlled substance. money he made from selling it back to McEwen on Jan. 20 arranged BAGS OF CANNABIS his friend. a marijuana sale by text messages, He told the federal agents that “he AND ABOUT 60 unaware the prospective buyer was knew” what he did “was wrong,” but JOINTS STORED IN said that marijuana is legal “everywhere a police informant, according to a MASON JARS IN else,” according to the affidavit. federal affidavit supporting a criminal complaint. McEwen asked the Recreational marijuana is legal in HIS HOME. informant if he was interested in the 4 Oregon, but possession remains illegal ounces of weed he had for sale, the affidavit alleges. on the Warm Springs reservation. Members In a series of text messages, McEwen told the of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, informant he was selling marijuana to “help out however, in December voted to allow the a friend” and that it was “31 percent THC” and growing, processing and selling of Cannabis on “$200 an ounce,” FBI Agent Daniel Baringer the recreational 502 market. wrote in the affidavit.

Agents on Feb. 6 searched McEwen’s home While in the presence of Warm Springs police with a warrant. They confiscated four bags of detectives in the squad room, McEwen agreed to Cannabis and about 60 joints stored in mason sell the Cannabis for $100 an ounce in texts sent just jars, according to the affidavit. They also seized before the start of his shift, according to the affidavit. a small amount of weed in a pill bottle, as well as The sale happened Feb. 4 after the buyer 21 guns and one firearm silencer, Baringer wrote.

Percent of drug seizures made by DEA that were placed in “temporary storage” for more than the maximum allowed three days, according to a new report by U.S. Department of Justice.

Cannabis users who were monitored for three years for a study that explored the correlation between marijuana and anxiety/ depression. The findings: “Cannabis was not related to anxiety or depression at follow-up.”

Quoted “THERE ARE REAL SOCIAL AND MEDICAL BENEFITS FROM THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY, AND THE WORLD IS SEEING THIS POSITIVITY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY. CANADA HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE BUSINESS MODEL, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING A PART OF THE ROAD AHEAD.” -SNOOP DOGG, after extending

his growing portfolio of Cannabis investments into Canada with a partnership with Tweed, a medical marijuana producer based out of Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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CalIFORNIA: Attorney Going For 8th STRAIGHT Win In Cultivation Cases

Ohio: SURVEY SHOWS 3 in 4 Voters Support Medical Marijuana

ALABAMA: BILL FILED TO finally DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA POSESSION

Are prosecutions for legitimate marijuana plant growing still a thing? In rural California counties, apparently so.

Attorney Joseph Tully, author of “California: State of Collusion,” is going for his eighth consecutive win in rural California marijuana grower trials as juries continue to foil rural prosecutorial crusades against Cannabis.

Feb. 22 was prosecution witness day in The People v Erin O’Neil trial in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., arising from O’Neil openly growing 271 plants (about 240 pounds) under California’s Compassionate Use Act (medical growth collectives) in Placerville, Calif. (known as “Hangtown” back in mining days).

Why does this trial matter? Growers almost always cave and plead out when facing prosecution for this amount of Cannabis to avoid any possibility of prison time. In this case, O’Neil is standing up to retired rural prosecutor Worth Dikeman, who came out of retirement to prosecute this case to say enough is enough.

“On the eve of full legalization, why do we allow a retired prosecutor to waste taxpayer dollars for his personal crusade against marijuana, which is counter to the law?” Tully asked. “It’s reminiscent of the Old South after the Civil Rights Act – they are way behind on the law and important social change.”

About three out of four Ohio voters support amending the state constitution to make medical marijuana legal for patients with terminal or debilitating conditions, according to a new poll by Public Policy Polling.

The survey of 672 randomly selected Ohio voters was conducted Feb. 17-18, just as advocates prepare to launch a campaign in support of a constitutional ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana. It found 74 percent of voters in favor and only 22 percent opposed, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percent.

“It’s become pretty common knowledge that marijuana can be incredibly beneficial in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions,” said Mason Tvert, a spokesperson for Ohioans for Medical Marijuana (OMM), a committee formed to support the forthcoming initiative. “It’s not surprising that a vast majority of voters agree patients should be allowed to consume it if their doctors think it could be helpful.

“There are few laws still on the books that are as unpopular as those that prohibit sick and dying people from accessing medical marijuana,” Tvert said. “We’re confident that most Ohioans will support a well-written initiative that gives seriously ill people the right to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.”

A bill filed by Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) in the Alabama House would decriminalize possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana. Currently, that offense would get you a Class A Misdemeanor in the Heart of Dixie, punishable by jail time and fines.

House Bill 257, sponsored by Rep. Todd, would make possession of an ounce or less simply a ticketable offense, reports Adam Powell at Alabama Today.

“Possession charges for people clog up a lot of our court services,” Todd said. “This would help eliminate some of that bottleneck.”

The bill would lower penalties for recreational Cannabis consumers and, Todd said, create muchneeded revenue for the state, since offenders are forced to pay tickets.

“I believe it’s safer than alcohol,” Rep. Todd said. “If people could take their emotions out of it, I think most people would agree with me.”

Todd said she spoke with law enforcement officials and most are supportive, specifically because the measure would remove a lot of work processing and jailing nonviolent marijuana offenders. She does expect opposition, however, from district attorneys, she said.

“It’s a better tactic than what we’re currently doing,” Todd said of her bill. “We need to deal in reality.”

Corporate life? California considers recreational legalization Small-scale mom-and-pop weed farmers have fought for decades to legalize

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marijuana. After all, who wants to be put in a cage for cultivating a plant? But the closer we get to finally ending Cannabis prohibition, the closer we get to a new threat, and there’s no better example than the way I-502 has been implemented in Washington state: the corporate takeover of marijuana culture.

Washington voters innocently approved what they believed was a straight-up Cannabis legalization measure, I-502, in 2012, but the way the law was written and is being implemented favors wealthy entrepreneurs and corporations rather than the mom-and-pop medical operations that established a beachhead against prohibition in the first place.

Now the same scenario appears ready to play out in California, where voters will likely decide on a recreational legalization ballot measure this November.

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BILL MAHER “Weed was something I could always justify because it excited my brain.”

The outspoken comedian, political commentator and television show host is more than candid on Cannabis

writing and researching a column about famous people who are regular Cannabis users and you’ll learn something pretty quickly: pot can still tarnish reputations. The fact is there’s still enough taboo surrounding Cannabis use to prevent persons in the public eye from openly admitting they use it. From Bill Gates, to Rush Limbaugh, to each of our last three presidents, the statements are typically uniform: “Oh, I’ve tried it, but I stopped doing it years ago.”

That’s why Bill Maher is so refreshing. Here we have a successful comedian, political commentator and television show host who readily admits to frequent Cannabis usage. But admitting in this day and age just won’t cut it — we also need our celebrities to be advocates to help diminish the stigma of this beneficial herb.

And this is where Maher’s wit truly shines. He’s an eloquent, mainstream voice for Cannabis, with enough humor to make his arguments for legalization heard by the masses. And, he’s decidedly not the picture of the typical Hollywood conception of a stoner.

As his fame rose, so did his advocacy for the plant. Maher has benefited from Cannabis since a young age, claiming to have sold it to pay his way through college. Maher also serves on the advisory board of NORML, and nowadays, he’s a tireless supporter of pro-Cannabis political initiatives nationwide and shamelessly promotes pot on his live HBO television program, “Real Time with Bill Maher.”

“Real Time” often features Cannabis news and In our burgeoning, amazing age of controversy as topics of discussion. Zach GalifiCannabis legalization in America, anakis once lit up a joint at the discussion table and Snoop Dogg has been a frequent it can be easy to forget just how on-air, guest, engaging in some funny and serious distaboo it was to admit to being cussions with Maher about herb. Maher also often shares his opposition to the War on Drugs, recently a consumer of this plant even a few short years ago. This column calling on President Obama to pardon all persons jailed for offenses related to Cannabis possession. highlights a different amazing And, apparently, Maher enjoys Cannabis with Cannabis pioneer from history some pretty impressive company, recently calling for Harrison Ford to come out of the weed closet. that helped pave the way for Maher’s progressive political views don’t always Cannabis’ greater acceptance. sit well for everybody, and that’s okay. His brand of political satire and brutal honesty is all too rare in today’s media climate. Thankfully, his strong voice is on our side.

“Smoking pot does not equal laziness,” wrote Maher in a 2013 Rolling Stone op-ed. “Weed was something I could always justify because it excited my brain. Some people it puts to sleep, others it turns paranoid. Some it makes creative, and we’re the lucky ones, because if it has done any damage to us, at least we have a receipt. I’ve gotten a lot of good ideas from pot. Including smoke more pot.”

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NEWS FROM THE FRONT LINES Bellingham - On Jan. 21, the Bellingham 3

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(Martin Nickerson, Chris Ramsey and Poppy Sidhu) finally had their charges officially dropped, which is great news! Nickerson shared on his Facebook wall, “I’m overwhelmed with happiness, we now can focus on life with [our] loved ones.”

The three defendants have fought their case for more than four years. All of them refused to take any deals, refused to snitch and were determined to go all the way to trial. Their courage and strength to stand up to their charges is nothing short of completely admirable. While the three are free from drug charges, Nickerson still faces tax charges.

ignoring that one day and its green beer,

we would like you to think this month about those locked away for nothing but a plant that possesses many medicinal qualities and is so much safer.

This month we would like to highlight Michael Pelletier, a man who was a paraplegic at the time of his arrest, who has been incarcerated since 2006 and currently serves a life sentence. Pelletier lost the use of his legs at age 11 and found the healing powers of Cannabis at 14 when he used it to treat his pain and depression. He wasn’t caught selling large amounts of heroin or cocaine, but was painted as a kingpin when all he did was buy large amounts of marijuana to treat his condition. Please visit http:// w w w. c a n d o c l e m e n c y. c o m / michael-pelletier-life-for-pot/ where you can find information to write him a letter, or reach out on his behalf requesting the clemency he so obviously deserves. We support and encourage others to speak up for a prisoner, because “No One Should Be Caged For Cannabis!”

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DEBBIE BRECHLER AND JOSH MAUK CELEBRATED IN SEATTLE AFTER RECEIVING PROBATION IN THEIR FEDERAL DRUG CASE.

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Seattle – Debbie Brechler and Josh Mauk faced years in prison for trumped up federal charges but after a long ordeal, well-documented in this magazine, the parents will not serve any time in prison. Brechler and Mauk received three years of probation in the case where they stood accused of serious allegations. They were charged with endangering human life while manufacturing controlled substances, maintaining a drug involved premises, and manufacturing hash oil and marijuana. Luck turned out on their side.

The good news came Jan. 29 at the U.S. District Court in Seattle when the judge determined the

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couple had shown their desire to follow the law and uphold the probation restrictions. His decision cited that the consequences to the couple’s children were far greater than the need to imprison Mauk and Brechler. The courtroom was packed with supporters, the couple’s pastor, family, friends and activists. Court support was absolutely instrumental in this case. It was difficult to find a dry eye in sight as the judge pronounced their better than expected sentences. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mauk, Brechler and their family!

Five are still waiting for the outcome of their appeal. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit continued their case briefs to June 2016. Their case is separated from other cases at the Ninth Circuit because of Section 538, which prohibits the U.S. federal government from using federal funds to prosecute those in states where marijuana is legal. If the appeal does not work in their favor, the family will be forced to serve their prison sentences.

While the family waits for the ruling, Rhonda Firestack-Harvey has been busy writing a cookbook.

The book will be released this spring, and you can pre-order your copy and find more updates about their case on their Facebook page or visit their website at www.kettlefallsfive.com.

Tacoma - Lance Gloor was found guilty of

manufacturing 73 plants and conspiracy to distribute 1,000 grams (roughly 2 pounds and 3 ounces) of Cannabis through five state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. None of his convictions violate Washington state MMJ laws, and six people with doctor-issued medical cards to grow 15 plants each were involved in the grow.

Since Gloor wouldn’t snitch, he takes the charge for all 73 plants himself. The feds shouldn’t even have been involved, considering the bust was fewer than 99 plants. Gloor is trying to recover from

NO VICTIM = NO CRIME = NOT GUILTY NO ONE SHOULD BE CAGED FOR CANNABIS!

all the testimony by family and friends, leaving him to wonder if they were true friends to begin with.

Since March 2014, Gloor has been on 24-hour home confinement monitored by a GPS ankle bracelet. He is not allowed to work or leave his home except for LANCE GLOOR his random weekly drug tests. Regardless of never failing a drug test for the past two years, the feds forced him to take addiction assessments on two occasions. The two separate drug analysis counselors recommended no treatment and said he is not addicted to drugs or alcohol of any kind.

Another condition of his release is personal computer monitoring software installed by the feds, so they can watch his every move. Gloor chose not to have a computer the last two years because of this, but his probation officer, Mike DiGiulio, even tried to take his PlayStation 4 since it has Internet access.

The nightmare continues for his entire family.

They said that DiGiulio didn’t like that his parents attended Josh Mauk and Debbie Brechler’s sentencing to show their support — just as Mauk and Brechler showed for Gloor at his trial — claiming that his mother, Tracie Gloor-Pike, could no longer be trusted. Gloor-Pike drove to the courthouse to confront Gloor’s probation officer face-to-face in his office. After their talk, he apologized for being disrespectful and forming an opinion without facts.

Gloor is a pioneer of the MMJ industry, not a criminal, and he has not just stood up to the feds on his own behalf, but on behalf of all medical marijuana patients and providers in an industry he is so very passionate about.

Gloor and his amazing attorney Karen Unger are deciding whether to appeal his case or take it to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Please mark your calendar for his sentencing on April 15.

In the meantime, Gloor needs help in the form of letters to Judge Leighton, asking for as much leniency on sentencing as possible, and request that he remain free from federal prison custody while the appeal is pending. Letters can be emailed to leg2323@yahoo.com voicing your opinion on Gloor’s case. Every letter counts, so please let your voice be heard. This is a federal case, so you don’t have to be a Washington resident to write a letter.

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Portland – Joy Graves is no stranger to legal issues that result from her bold fight against government control over her choice to use Cannabis as both

YOUR LETTER MAY BE THE ONLY KIND-HEARTED HUMAN CONTACT THE PERSON IN PRISON RECEIVES THAT DAY, OR EVEN THAT MONTH. Please check out the Fully Informed Jury Association at www.fija.org and visit facebook.com/voicesofwar1.

Each week, we discuss the latest news on the Drug War and bring you updates about Cannabis prisoners. a medicine and sacrament as part of her spiritual practice as a leader of the Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC). Matthew Pappas, a high-powered civil rights attorney from California, is joining Graves’ most recent chapter in her fight.

In December of 2015, Graves sent a care package of medicinal and spiritual items for an ailing church member, only to have the post office in Portland confiscate all of the items because Cannabis was included. Pappas, in a press conference, laid out in great detail that this violates federal laws that protect the church. For more details, please listen to interviews that include both Graves and Pappas at http://tinyurl.com/joygraves

NATIONAL NEWS Nevada - Good news in the case of Terisa Deming

in Las Vegas. In her own words, “well, it’s over.”

Deming chose to take a deal that consisted of one misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug not for public consumption. A $348 fine was imposed and she was required to surrender her firearms despite her plea to keep them. Once conditions of this agreement are met, the charges will be dismissed and sealed. Deming was not required to enter a plea and was able to retain all of her rights without a criminal record to follow her.

Wyoming - Jason Miller was first arrested in the

early morning of April 1, 2015 in Sheridan County, Wyo., for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Miller said he was placed in a suicide watch cell completely naked and given nothing but a blanket. While in his cell, four officers startled him, causing him to jump up to put his hands up, sending his blanket at the officers. According to reports, the officers reacted by tasing Miller, leaving him with permanent scars, as well as scars on his buttocks from being naked on the floor of the cell for several days.

After being bonded out, Miller ran for fear of ending up back in that cell. He was arrested in Colorado for driving a vehicle without proper registration and returned to Wyoming in July of 2015. He has since been charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance and was recently charged with three counts of interference with a peace officer while awaiting trial in jail.

Miller was given Effexor, which has severe side effects causing depression, irritability and violent

LETTER FROM TODD STIMSON

Drug War Prisoner, North Carolina My act was not directed against the citizens of North Carolina or the American people, but against the present administration. It is the government that would subvert our traditions. As an American citizen, I have no choice but to express my opposition. If I failed to do so, then I should have failed my duty as a citizen.

The present government has repeatedly distorted the facts about Cannabis in its statements to the American people. The present government violates the values of compassion and decency by its barbaric campaigns against its own civilian population.

As a child in church and in public school, I was taught that torture is wrong, that lying is wrong, that wanton violence is wrong. I was taught that aggression is wrong.

I believe that I learned values that have merit and by which I seek to live. What can I do now about a government that engages in lying, is proud of its violence and is without any trace of remorse for its aggression?

As an American, I must oppose that government even if it is my own. It is no longer a matter of simply being consistent in belief and action, it is simultaneously a direct responsiveness to timeless morality. Patriotism is not measured by blind loyalty to the state, but determined loyalty to values that transcend even the state. America was not built by the conformist or by men of the timid heart. Men and women with the courage to dissent, to rebel, and to act as individuals created our freedom.

Not a single one of our freedoms was won by conformity to the will of the majority or by loyalty to the state.

There are those in government who would cruelly waste American lives solely in order to save face and to avoid admitting that they were wrong to begin with. The honor of America will rest upon those of us who resisted what was evil in order that our own sense of justice could survive, and in order that our nation would not be entirely dishonored by silence. It is a sad thing that a man or a woman must risk their freedom in order to defend it, but by taking this risk, we do so not as brave men or women, but as Americans who know that we can only keep faith with our country by keeping faith with ourselves.”

outbursts and should never be given to someone with a history of seizures and low sodium. As a result, Miller did have an outburst, which resulted in the first two interference charges. Police have since bounced Miller from one medication to another. We are unsure at this time when his trial will be held but will update the community here with new information as it becomes available.

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Strains 5/5 CALYXES is the nation’s first Clean Green Certified

dispensary, and it shows. All the flowers available on the shelves come exclusively from the gardens of the Green Bodhi collective. Strains such as Sour OG, Copper Chem, Obama Kush, Quantum Kush and Gorilla Glue #4 are regularly available to consumers. Prices for flower run from $10-$15/g for both medical and recreational consumers. Beautiful hand-built shelves display each strain and the jars were filled to the top with each strain on their menu.

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Edibles 4/5

Concentrates 4/5

THE SELECTION isn’t the biggest but it features some of

CALYXES ONLY carries CO2 and rosin flavors,

the best medicated products currently on the market.

Cream of the Crop medicated ice cream is available in a large assortment of organic, non-GMO flavors such as roasted strawberry and lemon raspberry swirl. HighCBD whole plant extract tinctures are also consistently available for patients who don’t need a psychoactive effect. It would be nice to see Calyxes expand their edible offerings for patients, as the options they currently have are not viable for every patient.

since there is not yet Clean Green Certification for hydrocarbon extractions. Evolvd Organics provides the state-of-the-art CO2 available in sap, crystalized resin, and stabilized resin consistencies plus preloaded, strain-specific cartridges. The rosin is all made in-house from Green Bodhi flower and bubble hash. It would be nice to see a larger variety of concentrates for patients, such as various grades of bubble hash.

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Sour OG is a unique sour-smelling strain aroma: bred by Mamiko Seeds. The nose is d en s it y: very similar to Sour Diesel but has a cu re: sweeter funk to it. The buds are mediumsized, relatively dense l o o ks : THE BUDS ARE and coated in mature f l avo r : MEDIUM-SIZED, trichomes. The nugs ef f ect: snap off the stem easily RELATIVELY T O TAL : 27/30 while still retaining all the DENSE AND desired moisture that makes it sticky — a perfect COATED IN cure. I enjoyed this flower through a few Raw cones.

MATURE The smoke was smooth yet expansive and the sour TRICHOMES. flavor really came through with each hit. As usual with Green Bodhi flower, the ash burned completely white, suggesting a clean and flushed product. The high is definitely more uplifting than sedative as it is the perfect strain to smoke in the daytime when you still need to be productive. Bred by Mamiko Seeds

Environment 5/5 THE WAITING ROOM is filled with magazines and comfortable couches to keep consumers occupied during a busy rush.

The medicine room is large and open with high ceilings and eclectic lighting. Flowers and concentrates are displayed in a handbuilt wooden display allowing consumers to get a good look at each product.

Calyxes has one of the nicest interior designs for a dispensary I’ve seen.

Chem 4 x Stardawg // Copper Chem 1 is among

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the best-smelling strains I have ever come across. a r oma : The nose is a sweet earthy chem combined with d en si t y: a citrusy fuel that makes for an incredible terpene profile. This batch was picked a c u r e: THE HIGH WAS little early judging by the premature lo o ks: pistils; a few more days of cure was AN INTENSE f lavo r : advisable. I smoked this flower out of HEAD RUSH ef f ec t: THAT HAD ME IN a few Raw cones and the flavor was T O TA L: 23/30 impressive. The smoke was pretty EUPHORIA FOR expansive and a little bit harsh, most likely due to the residual TWO HOURS. moisture. The joint burned a clean white ash and the high was an intense head rush that had me in euphoria for two hours.

There is little to no sedative effect as the high sets in behind your eyes, making the forehead feel nice and warm. Given the psychoactive qualities of this strain, it would be ideal for consumers looking to be productive and focused. Copper Chem 1 is perfect for suppressing symptoms of conditions such as depression, chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and IBS. Bred by Green Point Seeds.

Overall 18/20 WHETHER YOU’RE after top-shelf

flowers, concentrates or edibles, Calyxes has got you covered.

Located on Southwest Capitol Hwy., Calyxes is a convenient stop for those on their way into Portland for work.

The selection, the great experience and the friendly, knowledgeable staff combine to make Calyxes one of Portland’s premier dispensaries.

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THE CONCENTRATE SELECTION at Herbal

cultivated, organic flower. Strains such as Golden Ticket, LA Affie, Dogwalker, Raspberry and Space Candy are all grown in-house by Organabis Farms. Vendors such as Hound Dog Gardens and Geek Farms bring in strains such as Tangieland, Headband and Scooby Snacks. Flower prices range from $16.25 to $20 for recreational consumers and $9.75 to $12 for medical patients.

some of the better brands in Oregon, but nonetheless, the edible selection looked empty on one visit. Sour Bhotz, Lunchbox Alchemy, That Taffy and Medi Brothers were among the solid products on the shelf all at varying prices. It would have been nice to see some of the edibles stored in a refrigerator to keep them fresh.

Remedies is by far the most impressive in the Salem area. High-quality extracts are available from vendors such as Geek Farms, Golden Ticket Extracts, Atom Labs and White Label Extracts. Many of the house strains are available in concentrate form as well. Prices range from $30 to $45 per gram for live resins, shatter and crumble.

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Separate stations for medical and recreational allow for patients to choose medicine without feeling rushed.

Herbal Remedies is easily accessible from any part of Salem. The large parking lot can easily handle a large influx of customers during busy hours. The staff is knowledgeable and intelligent about the medicine they have on the menu, which helps customers make an informed decision.

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RASPBERRY KUSH 23.31% THC | 0.14% CBD Grown by organabis farms | Test results by going green Labs The sweet-smelling Raspberry Kush has been a staple indica in the medical marijuana community for quite some time. This batch

by Organabis Farms is one of the best I’ve seen. Dark purple hues covering the entire bud are complemented by a sugary coating of trichomes. Breaking open the flower reveals a perfect cure and a sweet berry-like aroma that is reminiscent of a berry farm. I smoked this flower out of a clean water pipe. The raspberry THE SCORE flavor didn’t come through as much aroma: as I was expecting, however the d en s it y: smoke was smooth and the subtle cu r e: berry flavor was pleasant on the l o o ks : palate. The effects, as expected, f l avo r: were incredibly sedative and ef f ect: relaxing. I melted into my couch for T O TAL : 26/30 hours after smoking a few bowls and eventually fell asleep. This one is great for those seeking sedative, relaxing, pain-relieving highs with little to no psychoactivity. ($12/g med | $20/g rec)

THE EFFECTS, AS EXPECTED, WERE INCREDIBLY SEDATIVE AND RELAXING

This extraction mix of two classic strains was a THE HIT WAS CLEAN promising endeavor given the fancy packaging and AND SMOOTH, BUT golden color of the sample gram. The shatter is THERE WAS LITTLE very stable and can easily THE SCORE TO NO TERPENE be broken up at room PROFILE PRESENT temperature to serve a few va l ue : dabs. There wasn’t much of an aroma coming ta s te : off the oil when I opened the package, so I e ffe ct: decided to see if a dab changed my mind. l a be l : I dabbed this extract at a low temperature TOTA L : 14/20 in order to savor the terpenes, however I wasn’t impressed with the taste. The hit was clean and smooth, but there was little to no terpene profile present and I didn’t taste either the SFV or the Dogwalker. Move along if you are a terp fiend, but if potent, clean oil is your preference, this is the oil for you. ($30/g med)

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Paige could have as many as 100 seizures a day. Severe epilepsy was destroying her physically and mentally until the family began to research and prepare a carefully tested regiment of Cannabis oil — and the proof is in the results: this little girl hasn’t suffered a seizure in nearly three months.

BY WES ABNEY | PHOTOS BY DANIEL BERMAN

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osing a child is every parent’s fear and when pharmaceuticals were failing Anne Malone’s then 2-year-old daughter, Paige, she decided to take medicine out of pharmaceutical control and into nature’s.

Moving to a new home is usually a blessing, but a new change became a nightmare for this Bellingham family, who were exposed to harmful chemicals from methamphetamine contamination in their rental property.

Within months, their healthy and happy daughter was suffering more than 100 seizures per day. They began to lose their daughter, both to the neurological effects of the seizures and the heavy side effects of pharmaceutical therapies.

After years of medications and countless hospital trips, modern medical treatments were exhausted and the chances of Paige having a normal childhood dwindled each day. Faced with the decision of a lifetime, Anne took Paige to a naturopath that would authorize medical Cannabis treatments.

Today, Paige is on the road to recovery thanks to Full Extract Cannabis Oil. As of print time, she was on her 86th seizure-free day. Without medical Cannabis and the support system of local providers, the recovery would have been impossible.

“I want to tell everyone that will listen to this, I don’t want anyone to have to go through what we did,” Anne said, reflecting.

“What if we had started this in the beginning? How different would [things] be?”

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FIGHTING CHANCE

A New Move

Patrick, Thomas,3, Paige, 5, & Anne Before using Anne’s tested and homemade full-extract Cannabis oil, Paige’s condition actually worsened under pharmaceuticals.

June 13, 2013 started out as a normal day for the Malone family. They moved into a newer and larger house two months before, a duplex with granite countertops, hardwood floors and a big backyard.

They were happy. Anne had started working after being a stay-at-home mom since Paige’s birth.

That afternoon, Paige fell, as often happens with kids, but she was also acting abnormally and having seizure-like conditions. Anne’s husband, Patrick, called her, concerned and scared, and immediately took Paige to the local hospital. The hospital said it was normal for 2-year-olds to fall and connected the seizure to the impact. They were sent home without treatment.

The next day, Paige had four grand mal seizures, which are now referred to as tonic-clonic seizures.

Lasting up to four minutes, the seizures caused Paige’s eyes to roll back into her head with body convulsions, drooling, impaired breathing and intense physical pain. The family rushed her back to the hospital, where tests revealed nothing. She was sent home, promptly had two more seizures and was driven via ambulance back to the hospital for her first long-term 5-day stay.

“We started noticing at that time that she was doing other funny things. She was falling a lot, which was weird and nobody knew what was going on. It was a type of seizure: myoclonic and drop seizures,” Anne explained. “Once again, we are discharged and she started having seizures every day. We went to Seattle Children’s for a week the first time, got her on meds that seemed to take away the big seizures, but there was all this other stuff happening like her falling down.”

While the medicine initially helped, it took a turn, Anne said, as Paige developed other serious side effects worse than the original condition.

“We noticed her hands and arms would jerk and neck jerk — a third type of seizure — and we were sent home for months and months and she was still having seizures and losing developmental milestones. She was not talking as much, sleeping more and clearly in a lot of pain.”

Soon, Paige developed a fourth seizure type: complex partial seizures, which caused neurons in her brain to essentially freeze. She would stare off into space for minutes at a time, unresponsive, until her brain began functioning again. In all, Paige was diagnosed with suffering from five major types of seizures, although when she began treatment, she was only experiencing one.

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Continued from pg. 35

FIGHTING CHANCE “We were seeing neurology teams in Seattle and would go through times where she would have less seizures — by less, meaning 20 a day — and then times where it would get worse, lose weight, meds too high in bloodstream and more seizures. [She was] admitted in September 2014 because Paige started sleeping 17 hours a day. When awake, she was in a constant seizure, couldn’t sleep or sit on a couch. It was like seizure or sleep.”

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2. Pour frozen 190 proof grain alcohol

The harsh reality is that the world keeps moving outside hospital walls. Anne had to stop working to become a full-time caregiver for Paige and the family welcomed a new son in 2014. They depended on family and friends to help with childcare so that Patrick could work, all while dealing with Paige’s worsening condition.

Anne gave up breastfeeding her son to be with Paige, and the conflict between her maternal responsibilities was difficult. Little Paige couldn’t walk, and, with her falls, Paige had to wear a helmet and chinstrap at all times and be carried. Paige was on countless medications and doctors feared the end was in sight.

“We had other family helping with our baby, my husband working because I can’t, and me being at the hospital constantly. It was very hard. Hard for him not to be with us when needed, hard for me being stuck in a hospital,” she said, voice cracking.

“You feel like you don’t have any control. Calling nurses, constantly putting things in her body. She’d be almost comatose from being drugged up on Xanax and benzos and Ativan.”

The pharmaceuticals had a health effect that was worse than her original symptoms, and the family thought they could do nothing.

“The drugs truly only made things worse. They took away her ability to learn, her ability to speak, all of her physical capabilities, and cre­ated four more seizure types. Before pharmaceuticals, she only had the one type, that’s what these meds do, antiepileptic drugs, they often cause more seizures.”

It was around this time that the landlord of their property started having neurological problems, and was sent to a doctor who suspected environmental

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Anne freezes the flower, mason jars, coffee filters and Everclear for at least 24 hours before beginning. They use a MegaHome Oil Distiller to process.

1. Take the mason jar full of frozen

flower and crush with a wooden spoon. With the flower being frozen it is easier to grind this way and you lose fewertrichomes and keif, especially if working with a lot of weight. (ever-clear) in mason jar until the flower is completely covered.

3. Cover jar with a lid and shake vigorously for three minutes.

4. Strain into a bowl with a mesh

strainer, using the wooden spoon to help squish out remaining liquid, some plant material will come through.

5. Put plant material back into the

mason jar and repeat steps 2-4 twice more for three 3-minute quick washes.

6. Strain all liquid from the three washes through a #4 paper unbleached coffee filter into a new bowl. This part takes a long time but is important to remove all plant material.

7. Now you will have a green or amber

colored looking ever-clear that should be transparent and have zero plant matter left over. If the straining process took enough time for the liquid to be room temperature I will throw the liquid back into the freezer for a few.

8. Pour the green liquid into the MegaHome Oil Distiller, place the lid on and start it up.

9. When the distiller turns off (it will on

its own) and finishes, scrape out the oil from the bottom into a small glass jar. Put the jar on a coffee warmer to finish getting rid of the ethanol that is left over. I will stir the oil twice an hour until the oil stops bubbling up. When the oil stays the same texture, then you know that you have gotten rid of most if not all of the ethanol you need to.

Paige’s meds are tested by a local lab before giving it to her so they can know if there is any residual solvency, the potency and terpene profile. Follow this method at your discretion and use caution.

Oregon Leaf is not responsible and urges diligence.

causes. Although Paige had seen countless specialists, it was never considered that the cause of her seizures was in their home.

The landlord’s doctor had the house tested by the health department, and the news was stunning.

Chemical contaminants related to producing and using methamphetamine were 6,000 percent higher than safe levels. The last residents had rendered their home unsafe before they ever moved in.

“When we got that call, we left. The only things we could take with us were our clothes. Had to leave beds, toys, books, dressers, kitchen, literally, we lost everything. My wedding dress, I gave birth to my son on the bed we had, everything of their baby books, family portraits, there’s meth inside even pictures. It lives in wood surfaces; the house had hardwood floors, but it was in the ceiling and in the walls. It was everywhere.”

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earching online, Anne found that the owners of the house before they rented it were in prison on methamphetamine charges and the house had been sold to their landlord without notice. After the Malones left, the landlord paid to again have the place decontaminated, and it was resold later that year. Another family settled in.

“I wrote a letter to the family that lives there, telling them the situation. It really makes me mad.

Really mad. It makes me feel like other people are really selfish and that they understand they bought a house, lot of money and all that, but I would give up a house to have my brain be like it was before we moved there. And to think that another child might go through that makes me want to cry.”

While meth houses are conventionally destroyed and quarantined, Washington state law does not require this. There are no federal standards for treatment of meth-contaminated houses either.

Washington certifies decontamination companies, but disclosure is not required for sale of a home.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, producing a pound of meth leaves behind about 5 to 7 pounds of chemical waste. The residue can cause a litany of health problems including breathing issues, skin irritation, headaches, nausea and dizziness. With enough exposure, liver and kidney damage, neurological problems, and increased risk of cancer can occur.

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Finding Cannabis With hope and Western medical resources dwindling, Anne used what little free time she had to research alternative epilepsy treatments and decided to try medical Cannabis.

“I found this doctor through a parenting group on Facebook for children with epilepsy, and I went in and said, ‘I’m sick and tired of pharmaceuticals and doctors and I’ve been doing research, can you please help me try Cannabis with my child? I can’t stand to watch her die in front of my eyes.’”

Paige was authorized to begin medical Cannabis in January of 2015 and Anne immediately began searching through medical collectives in Whatcom County. The first three wouldn’t allow her to bring Paige into the facility, but on her fourth try, she met the patients behind Grassroots Collective.

“I don’t think we would be where we are without While THC is known culturally for the psychoGrassroots. They are generous, good, compassionactive effects of Cannabis, it also has anti-cancer ate people who truly care about my child — can’t and anti-seizure properties, and is effective for say that about a lot of doctors. And they care most medical conditions CBD is used for. about all patients, and only selling meds that are “People talk about CBD and being afraid of clean and good, the compassion they have really psychoactive effects, and I was like, I’m pretty just blew me away. I don’t know how to grow; sure I see her high every day. Actually high from there’s no way I could have done this if I couldn’t meds that a doctor is giving us. She looks drunk have bought someone else’s flowers.” with dilated pupils, is drowsy and can’t walk well Using high-CBD flower from the collective, and there’s warning labels on all of them. I felt Anne made an ethanol extraction called Full THC was a lot less of a risk.”

Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO) and They started Paige on a miniinfused it with coconut oil. Each batch IN OCT. 2015, THEY SWITCHED mal dose of 2.5mg of THC a day of FECO is tested for potency and PAIGE TO A 4-1 CBD-THC RATIO, the naturopath created a formula that THE HIGHEST DOSAGE OF THC YET, in June, and her seizures went calculates dosage based on test results.

AND PAIGE HAS EXPERIENCED THE away again. In July, she had her first streak of seizure-free days, The end product medicine is a mildly BEST HEALTH STABILITY SO FAR. 33, and the family began seeing sweet liquid coconut oil with a slight the daughter they had though lost. She was more Cannabis flavor, and it was almost a pure cannacognitively present, laughing, playing with her bidiol (CBD) extract. CBD is a chemical found in brother and relearning how to walk and do norCannabis that has been found to successfully treat mal things she couldn’t do for almost two years. hundreds of conditions, including epilepsy.

“It was kind of terrifying, actually, for me. I was They started FECO therapy on March 17, 2015, waiting. This is great and I love this, but when’s and on the first day, Paige had fewer seizures. it going to happen again? When will we go back By the end of the first month, her tonic-clonic to the hospital? For a long time, I didn’t allow seizures had disappeared. The family was elated, myself to be hopeful. I didn’t want to set myself and continued the medicine. After a few months, up for more heartbreak.” the medicine seemed less effective and her seizures While Paige continued to have great results returned. They returned to the naturopath, who from Cannabis, finding the correct dosage was recommended adding THC to the medication.

difficult. She would have a period of great results, and then a tolerance level would be reached and symptoms came back.

In October of 2015, they switched her to a 4-1 CBD-THC ratio: the highest dosage of THC yet. Apart from a few flare-ups, Paige has experienced the best health stability since the seizures began.

Paige is now enrolled in a special education preschool program and preparing for entry into regular kindergarten this fall. Anne credits Cannabis for saving her daughter and family, and they are working to grow what saved Paige.

“This is truly a miracle for my husband and I, that I’m making this medicine in the kitchen of our home, with a plant and some coconut oil,” Anne said. “And now, she is looking at going to kindergarten like a normal child. No, no, no, never in a million years did I expect that.”

Now that her daughter has achieved stability and is once again thriving, Anne wants to take her message of Cannabis freedom and medicine to the rest of the world.

“Put aside what people are telling you to do with your child and think about what you will do with your child,” Anne said.

“All you need is one doctor and you can do it! Never stop broadening your education, and never give up hope.”

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The aroma coming off the nugs is a combination of sour and fuel that stings the nostrils. The cure is well-done as the buds easily snapped off when I was breaking some down for a joint. The inside of my grinder was caked with resin after grinding up just a few pieces. I enjoyed this flower through multiple joints and water pipes, making sure I really got a taste of all this strain has to offer.

The smoke was smooth and expansive and, about halfway through the joint, I felt very happy, euphoric and hungry. The high lasted for about an hour and a half, which is about the amount of time I spent at the fridge. Needless to say, this strain is great for those suffering from eating disorders, nausea, fatigue and IBS.

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recipes

By LAURIE WOLF for OREGON LEAF | PHOTOS by BRUCE WOLF for OREGON LEAF

CANNA-CUBAN COOKING

INGREDIENTS

CUBANO A little cannabutter takes this savory sandwich straight to Flavortown 1. Open the French rolls and lightly spread the mayonnaise on one side. Squeeze the yellow mustard liberally over both sides. 2. Sprinkle with a few splashes of hot sauce, then place the

slices of Swiss cheese on the bread. Add a couple slices of roast pork belly to each sandwich, then add the ham and pickles. Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich. 3. Heat a panini press or griddle. When ready, add the sandwiches to the press and cook over moderate heat until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve. So tasty!

4 teaspoons cannabutter, softened 4 French or Cuban bread rolls 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham 4 ounces cooked pork shoulder or belly 8 1/4-inch-thick slices of Swiss cheese 6 ounces prepared mayonnaise 10 ounces yellow mustard A few splashes of Mexican hot sauce 4 8-inch French rolls 16 1/8-inch-thick lengthwise slices of kosher dill pickle

Makes 4 servings

March in the PNW has turned out to be a delightful surprise. Of course it rains too much but a lot goes on under your rain boots: Daffodils and crocus, sarcococca and star magnolias delight our senses. Buds and robins are on the trees, so that means spring must be almost here. No clue what’s going on with the groundhog. My first time in Seattle was a gloriously sunny March day, and I sat with my friends Geo and Kim on the deck of their restaurant. I was a tad high and in food paradise; Cannabis and Cuban food is a pretty sweet combo. Medicate and go get a Cubano at Geo’s! Tell him Laurie sent you. As usual, these dishes are infused with some of my favorite lovely Hazy Train.

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By LAURIE WOLF for OREGON LEAF | PHOTOS by BRUCE WOLF for OREGON LEAF

Continued from pg. 44

CANNA-CUBAN COOKING KEY LIME PIE 2c graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons canna-butter ½ cup sugar 2 cans condensed milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup key lime juice Freshly grated lime zest

Heat oven to 340 ºF.

1. Grab a large

bowl and combine the graham cracker crumbs, butters and sugar. Press mixture into the sides of a 9-inch glass pie pan and bake 5 minutes.

2. In another large

INGREDIENTS

GARLIC SHRIMP You won’t be looking for takeout with a few of these appetizers 1. In a large sauté pan, heat the oils. Sauté the garlic and scallion till soft, 5-6 minutes. Add

the tomato, red pepper flakes, oregano and thyme. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate.

2. In the same pan, cook the shrimp till pink, 4-5 minutes, stirring to cook all over. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and return the garlic scallion to the pan. Make sure you get all the sauce in the pan. 3. Serve in bowls, topped with fresh parsley, lemon wedges and bread.

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3 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons canna olive oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 4 scallions, chopped 1/3 cup tomato, chopped ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon thyme 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined Lemon juice and lemon wedges Parsley Crusty bread slices

Makes 4 servings

bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, eggs, sour cream and the key lime juice. Beat till smooth and pour into the pie pan.

3. Return the pie

to the oven for 5 more minutes. Allow it to cool and chill for at least 2 hours.

Sprinkle with grated lime zest tableside.

Makes 9 servings

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I ADDED THE FLAKES TO MY CHILI AND FELT A NICE STIMULATING BUZZ CREEP OVER MY FOREHEAD.

THE TINCTURE CAN BE INGESTED OR HELD UNDER THE TONGUE FOR QUICKER EFFECTS

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This interesting take on a tincture is infused with caffeine-rich maté tea. Yerba

maté is made from the dried leaves of the holly tree and provides the body with more than 196 active compounds, nutrients and amino acids. This tincture is packaged in a small glass vial with a dropper/cap that allows patients to correctly dose their medicine. Each dropper contains roughly 7mg of THC that can be ingested or held under the tongue for quicker effects — I like to put mine into drinks. I consumed about five THE SCORE full droppers-worth and was very pleased with how the maté blended with the Cannabis. The Va l ue: mate almost completely removes the tincture’s ta ste: canna flavor, which would be great for patients Effec t: with sensitive stomachs. After leaving the tincPackaging: ture out for a few days, I noticed the ingredients began to separate. The subsequent taste was Ov era l l : 16/20 rather green and oily. I’m not sure if this was because I improperly stored it, or the ingredients become less mixed over time. This finding aside, PNW Potions Medi Maté is a great way to get a nice boost of energy with your medicine. www.PNWpotions.com

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The low amount of THC per serving is great for patients to easily dose out the desired milligram. I had these coconut flakes in a bowl of warm chili and really enjoyed the added flavor. An hour after eating my chili, I felt a nice stimulating buzz creep over my forehead. The high lasted for about two hours and left me feeling productive and energetic. These are a great way to instantly medicate any favorite meal. Facebook.com/MadeInPotland

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MY HEAD LIT UP WITH A STIMULATING CEREBRAL BUZZ THAT LASTED FOR TWO HOURS. THE SCORE

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Chem Double Sour live resin is some of the most pungent smelling extracts I’ve ever come across. The extraction mix of Chem Sour and Sour Diesel comes from the gardens of Lion Tree Farms, which is Clean Green Certified.

This ensures that patients don’t smoke harmful pesticides or nutrients in concentrated form.

The sappy consistency of this live resin ($50/g) is because of the high amount of terpenes present that break down the stable waxes and lipids.

I dabbed this on a clean quartz nail at a low temperature in order to avoid incinerating the terpenes. The hit was clean and smooth, the flavor insane.

Notes of sweet chemmy funk hit my taste buds first followed by a mouth-puckering sour flavor that lingered on the tongue.

Moments after dabbing, my head lit up with a stimulating cerebral buzz that lasted for two hours. I felt minimal body effect as Chem Sour and Sour Diesel are two of themore psychoactive strains. The psychoactive effects are ideal for helping with depression, fatigue, pain or eating disorders but will be useful for a wide variety of conditions since its Chem ‘91 lineage is known to help nausea.

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Eckroate helps new users understand how Cannabis might change their lives for the better as she helps newcomers navigate the maze.

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hat a confusing maze new patients can encounter when they first get a medical marijuana authorization!

“The Medical Marijuana Handbook” is designed to help patients understand the different types of medicinal Cannabis available today while debunking outdated preconceptions about the medicinal herb.

The knowledge in here is applicable to anyone who suffers from a health condition, pain, nausea or social anxiety. “The Medical Marijuana Handbook” has built-in credibility because it is by a professional writer who is also a medicinal Cannabis patient. Author Norma Eckroate’s life was dramatically improved when she first used marijuana.

Eckroate helps readers understand how Cannabis might change their lives for the better as she helps newcomers navigate the maze. She explains in an easy-to-understand way how marijuana helps your body’s self-healing system work more efficiently, and why many patients find this natural herb preferable to the nasty side effects, high cost and potentially addictive and deadly nature of many pharmaceuticals.

Helpful advice on smoke-free options such as capsules, lozenges and juicing are included, as well as information on why medicinal Cannabis is not addictive for most patients. Patients are

advised on how to handle the psychoactive high of marijuana and how some forms of CBD-rich medicine don’t produce a high at all.

What strain is right for you? What form of marijuana and its many uses interests you? Comparing topicals and edibles? How does marijuana differ from pharmaceuticals? How is it safer? Find it all right here.

Eckroate found many strains of medical marijuana contain lower levels of the psychoactive component THC, which produces the wellknown high. These strains provide more of other important natural compounds such as cannabidiol, or CBD, which provide symptom relief to many.

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By SIMONE FISCHER for OREGON LEAF | PHOTOS by DANNY RICHARDSON & VANESSA WALTZ

AN ACTIVIST BY DESIGN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, we are inundated with Cannabis street wear and bombasted by emerging brands daily. Tactless and unoriginal, I wanted to discover brands with intention and a real story behind them. I was instantly captivated when I met Vanessa Waltz, owner and creator of jewelry line Silverkind and clothing line Space Cowgirl. She is a woman of conviction with style and a tear-jerking story.

What impressed me the most was Waltz’s history of cancer and Cannabis activism, and her ability to translate pain and suffering into something beautiful and wearable. She handcrafts all of her jewelry, and designs versatile dresses and tops with just the right amount of Cannabis flair.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH VANESSA WALTZ,

CREATOR OF SILVERKIND JEWELRY & SPACE COWGIRL CLOTHING Dress photos | Danny Richardson Jewelry photos | Vanessa Waltz

When did you start your brand, and how did you get started in the Cannabis industry? How did activism play a part in the establishment of Silverkind and Space Cowgirl?

Vanessa: A few years ago, my life was very different than it is today. I was a horse trainer and owned and operated a horse farm. I believed strongly in Cannabis legalization and drug policy reform, but was by no means an activist at that point.

My cancer diagnosis changed everything. As far as my career, I knew that I could no longer do a job that was extremely physically demanding, so I turned to jewelry art as a new venture. I didn’t realize at the time that art would play such a big role in my healing, but it served as both emotional and physical therapy, especially after I had a stroke during treatment.

Some days, I spent more time picking up pieces of jewelry I’d dropped on the floor than I did actually creating anything. I think it was my lifelong stubborn streak that motivated me, as in, “I can do this!” Around the same time, I realized that Cannabis was very helpful to me medicinally, which is how I came to activism.

During my cancer treatment, my father was also diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM brain cancer). When I learned that Cannabis was a very promising treatment for GBM that was not being researched due to restrictive federal laws, I realized that I had to speak out and become directly involved in activism.

I really don’t consider myself part of the Cannabis industry, as I am not seeking to make a career in the green rush. I prefer to be a volunteer activist, contributing when I can by writing about Cannabis, and creating Silverkind jewelry as a side project to create awareness and promote normalization of Cannabis use.

What is your inspiration behind the art [“Legalize Medicine & Recreation”] seen in Space Cowgirl? Other than Cannabis itself, what are other major influences that affect your artistic direction?

In both my jewelry and home goods [Silverkind] and clothing line [Space Cowgirl], I wanted to create something different than what was already out there. My job that pays the bills is my Ristra Ranch jewelry line, which is inspired by equestrian style in the American Southwest, where I live. I am surrounded by amazing art and culture in New Mexico, and the Mother Mary Jane symbology was definitely inspired by the religious iconography that I see every day in New Mexico.

I’ve had Catholic friends tell me that people may find my art offensive. I answer that to me, Cannabis is a sacrament, and if you believe in God, surely it is God who created this miraculous plant, and that fact should be recognized and celebrated.

I love to create work that inspires conversation and debate, and the religious overtones in my work have certainly done that.

Where do you see Silverkind and Space Cowgirl going in the future? Can we plan on any new collections or products in the future?

Thank you! I still have some leftover pieces from my first clothing collection, which can be found at www.spacecowgirlclothing.com. My awesome partner from the first collection decided to pursue a new career and I’m seeking a digital printing professional who will bring just as much love, care and skill to doing the printing work for my next collection. As far as Silverkind jewelry, I continue to create as much as my time away from Ristra

To me, Cannabis is a sacrament, and if you believe in God, surely it is God who created this miraculous plant.

Simone Fischer is a Portland OMMP patient and Cannabis advocate. She is a contributing editor at Ladybud Magazine and a graduate of women’s and gender studies from Portland State University.

Ranch allows, and I look forward to making lots of new Cannabis jewelry designs in 2016.

What is your favorite aspect of Silverkind?

In a relatively new legal market, what is the fire that keeps you and Silverkind alive among the chaos?

I love that Silverkind can be such a great conversation starter. A lot of my pieces are fairly subtle in that an admirer will notice a pretty sterling bangle or a well-made dress design before they realize that it’s adorned with Cannabis leaves or that there’s a political statement in the text. I can’t tell you how many times someone has complimented what I’m wearing before saying, “wait … is that a pot leaf on there?” And that will lead smoothly to a conversation about medical Cannabis or legalization.

As a young cancer survivor, I’ve found that even the most closed-minded people are often willing to listen to my story, and I hope they walk away a little more open-minded when they hear about how helpful Cannabis has been to me.

Although I’m not a religious person, I embrace the concept of tithing, which is also reflective of Silverkind’s spiritual design elements. As such, 10 percent retail price of each Silverkind purchase is donated to organizations or fundraisers that promote Cannabis freedom. As far as staying motivated, I know that I will keep Silverkind active until every last Cannabis prisoner is freed from incarceration, and no more arrests are being made for Cannabis.

Where can we find Silverkind products?

I retail my products through Etsy, at www. silverkind.com. I would also love to establish wholesale partnerships at dispensaries, clothing or jewelry stores, and can be contacted by vendors by email at: vanessawaltz@yahoo.com.

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SELECTING THE RIGHT SEEDS

WHAT IS THE RIGHT VARIETY OF CANNABIS FOR YOU?

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thousands of different choices that may otherwise distract you from learning exactly what you like. I recommend first looking at:

BY OREGON LEAF the grow space, need for medicine, familiarity, availability, marI’ve fiendishly chosen to spend money I don’t have over and over SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR ketability and your personal preferences. again on magic beans that bear with them the promise of unlockDR. SCANDERSON Personal preference essentially answers questions like “what ing the very best Cannabis known to humankind. Like a degendo you like?” and “what is your favorite?” If answers to these queserate gambler, my mind endlessly rationalizes each purchase with tions don’t pop into your mind, I recommend starting with flavors a laundry list of appealing, albeit warped logic points that leave me and scents you enjoy in other areas of living. Just about every category of feeling as if I’m still taking advantage of them even as my grocery list is scent is included in the Cannabis library, from sweet floral and light meldecimated to include only rice. on scents, through citrus, tang, sour and spicy incense.

What I have learned in an ongoing struggle to overcome my addiction The flavors you enjoy in your foods and beverages and scents you is how to most successfully choose the right line of genetics and breeders find in nature are those you will be most satisfied with in your Cannabis to create the highest likelihood of finding a plant I’m happy with. In this selections. By selecting a favorite flavor or scent profile as a goal, you are month’s Growtech I’ll share my choice matrix that has helped me master able to eliminate many undesired varieties. No matter how attractive a the desire to acquire and still continue collecting a healthy amount of gems description may sound, if you know you are looking to satisfy a particular while maintaining spending integrity. category, you can easily eliminate huge numbers of potential lines.

What may startle anyone newer to the search for seeds is the shear Once you have narrowed down your smell/flavor categories (at least volume of breeders, varieties and distributors now present in the Cannabis for the immediate future), take an honest look at your grow space and degenetics game. Thousands of breeders and tens of thousands of cultivars are available at the click of a mouse, most of which are reliable, legal and safe for acquiring seeds. It’s no doubt a dizzying experience in today’s world of seemingly limitless varieties to choose from to try and wrap one’s head around the question, “which variety is perfect for me?”

The flavors you enjoy in your foods and Limiting factors are some of my favorite points to identify when beverages are those you will be most working in boundless environments. Applying the limit principle to cultivar choice allows one to quickly and confidently eliminate hundreds and satisfied with in your Cannabis selections.

termine the variety that will likely thrive in your space naturally. For instance, if you are working inside a grow tent, height will be limited.

Other factors to consider about your grow space include the amount of light you can generate. Indicas are generally more hearty and require less PAR light per square foot to maximize their genetic potential, whereas sativas, especially equatorial varieties, often require a very large amount of PAR lighting. The climate vest, the marketability of the cultivar choice may you are able to maintain should be realistically be important. Selecting varieties you enjoy and considered as well. Home growers often strugknow many other medical Cannabis patients also gle to achieve a balance between powerful light enjoy makes sharing and donating much easier. outputs, adequate cooling capacity and control Availability of a particular variety in your over humidity levels during both photoperiods. area or availability of a particular variety through Determine what area is in greatest need of ima breeder can play a role in marketability. Many provement and select a variety that is tolerant breeders release specific breeding projects in an and best-suited for such a deficit. acutely limited number of packs to ensure the When determining garden space, consider scarcity of that cultivar and often whether you wish to keep mother to drive the price of their seeds up. plants, run perpetual harvests, or run Take an from varieties you know seeds to harvest and repeat. If you honest look Choosing are in demand in your area or from keep mother plants, you will have at your space highly desirable breeders in very limthe luxury of selecting from what is often a more volatile and non-uni- and determine ited quantities can be beneficial.

Some breeders work very hard form line of genetics in search of the the variety at cultivating a particular marketing characteristics that accommodate your taste. If you harvest your plants that will thrive message. If they seem popular in spite of a high price, this is no coincidence. only to plant new seeds, then you in your space Don’t believe the hype. Most of these likely want a breeder who provides companies have many, many hundreds a line with consistent outcomes. naturally. of thousands of dollars invested each Lines that have been worked to latyear in advertising, swag material and er filial generations (F3, F4 +) and what in my experience is far and away have been selected and worked to the leader in the perversion and extortion of CanBXs and most ideally Inbred Backcrossed Lines nabis culture at the most shamelessly greedy and (IBLs) are most suited at creating a reliable redeplorable of levels, the High Crimes Times Cansult over and over. nabis Cup circus-on-wheels enterprise. Someone Consider the quantity of medicine you has to pay for all those costs and you’re first in line need. Depending on your circumstance, if you choose to be. you may need to select varieties that Over time you may become familiar with provide shorter flower times, which alspecific cultivars as well as specific breedlow for more harvests at a time. They ers such that you can know what to exare often better suited for sea of greenpect from a particular variety or breeder. style grows. Another way to satisfy a If you can identify a cultivar that you enlarger demand for medicine in longer joy but find that hunting through multiple flowering plants is by selecting varietpacks is cost-prohibitive due to the way ies known to provide large yields. The the breeder chooses to set their price heavier per-harvest weight can often point, take some time to find out who compensate for the longer times between else has worked that line. Chances are several harvests and still keep your supply of mediothers create similar projects and you may not cine abundant. have heard of them already as they are investing For those gardeners whose need for medin advertising at the same level, although they icine leaves them with an overage each har-

Get a variety of seed packs and determine which varieties provide the best fit for your taste. may be working the exact same plants.

To this end it’s important to see how breeders that choose the higher price points are essentially (hopefully) ensuring the outcome of their genetics compared with their competitors. Any of you with experience in seed selection may notice an acute disparity exists between the number of breeders in today’s market who’ve been alive long enough to work their lines to the point that such claims could be supported and the number of outrageously priced seed packs available, so I’ll leave the math up to you.

In a sea of seemingly limitless possibilities of Cannabis genetics, each bearing with it a description more impossibly satisfying than the next, it’s important to make the hard choices. If you’re into blueberry, don’t get sucked into the vortex of other satisfying flavors until you’ve got blueberry down.

Find the blueberry that’s gonna run best in your room with the medium and gardening style you choose. Get a variety of seed packs and determine which varieties provide the best fit for your taste, your environment and eventually learn about the yield compared with the flower time and your personal consumption rates. Take notes on the variety you enjoyed most as well as the breeders you find are producing the best results for you and jump in with both feet and find your perfect plant.

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SIRIUS BLACK BREAKDOWN/ 50-50 hybrid mix GROWER/ Milwaukie Organic BREEDER/ Oregon Breeders Group LOCATION/ Portland, Oregon EFFECTS/ Very pleasant, social high BEST FOR/ Relaxing and good vibes

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BLUE PETROL IS STRONG AND DELICIOUS, RARE AND IN MANY WAYS A SLEEPER OF THE SIN CITY SEEDS LINEUP! IT IS REALLY A GREAT PLANT FOR GARDENERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS AND PATIENTS WHO ENJOY THE EARTHY, KUSHY FLAVORS OF THIS WELL-BALANCED INDICA-DOMINANT PLANT.

HOW IT GROWS I selected a very short and squat, hugely indica-dominant

growth pheno. A very strong rooter and extraordinarily hardy and resistant plant under even the most adverse conditions, Blue Petrol is easy to veg. Although her pace of growth is sure to teach you patience, she grows with nearly flawless symmetry usually only found in seed stock. This makes training very easy, and she responds well to it. I have double-topped her and run her into a 45-head scroggedout monster and run her untopped where she produces a single, spectacular child’s arm decorated at the elbow by a bouquet of evenly spaced, albeit significantly smaller flower sites. Those that take the extra 30 days in veg to allow her root mass and frame to expand will be rewarded in bloom with a surprising stretch positioning each top evenly for swell.

Removing her umbrella-sized water leaves early in the flower cycle will allow the additional light to be processed into fuller, denser buds with considerably more trichome coverage.

BAG APPEAL & SMOKE REPORT blue petrol produces large, tightly compacted flowers that

Flowers in 50-76 days

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are sought after in OG Sour crosses. The bud structure is one of my favorites. She boasts the large nug size commonly seen with Sour Diesel but with the dense, bluntly topped features of Master Kush and Blueberry side of the lineage. Deep dark green leaves combined with huge levels of frost and limited numbers of red hairs give the buds a sparkly slate blue appearance. Truly gassy sour, earth smells translate into sharp pepper and moss dankness on the palate are what kept this plant around for me. All the best parts of the Kush and Sour weigh in at a complex but harmonious proportion that back these stout nuggets up.

BREEDER: Sin City Seeds GENETICS: Petrol OG ( [Sour Diesel x Petrolia Headstash] x [Tahoe OG] ) x Blue Power ( [Sour Dubble x SoCal Master Kush] x [Blueberry x The White] )

LINEAGE: One of the earlier releases from the boys in Las Vegas and

far and away my favorite flavor I’ve tried from their catalog. The Blue Power male is a truly special plant that continues today to be used over and over again in their breeding projects. Combining this plant with the Petrol OG, a super gassy Sour Kush type of plant provided the typical span of F1 madness for this gardener. While some of the phenos were barely worth the rockwool they were tested with, one special lady made the hunt more than worthwhile.

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EFFECTS a fast translation of her medicinal properties can

be expected when ingesting Blue Petrol. An immediate decompression behind the eyes followed by waves of body relaxation akin to many a powerful indica is my first impression. Interestingly enough, where I feel my eyelids getting heavy and would otherwise expect thoughts of relaxation to follow, instead, a bright and creative mood sets in, perfect for meditative activities and creation.

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