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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 FACC to discuss employment, education In alignment with the City of Florence’s new “City in Motion” initiative, the Florence Area Com munity Coalition’s (FACC) Wednesday, Nov. 4, meeting will focus on jobs. Speakers will be Ann Blakeslee, business and employment specialist at the Department of Employment, and Russell Pierson, interim director of Lane Community College Florence. Blakeslee will tell about WorkSource Oregon, a net- work of public and private partners working together for businesses and workers. Services they provide include job listings, refer- rals, hiring events, resume and application resources, internet access for job search, informational work- shops. Pierson says that LCC Florence is Western Lane County’s gateway to educa- tional opportunity and eco- nomic development. This month’s featured agency is Florence Food Share. Attendees are encouraged to donate food items or cash contributions at the meeting. The free meeting will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Old Town “Trick Or Treat” at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum 9 A J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Enjoy the fall apple harvest Crisp, juicy apples are a fall tradition. Take advantage of the bountiful selection of apples available this time of year. There are hundreds of varieties to sample. They range from red to yellow to green, crunchy to tender, sweet to tart and simple to complex. Apples contain a wide vari- ety of phytochemicals, many of which have been found to have strong antioxidant activity. They are particularly high in quercetin, a flavonoid antioxi- dant. Epidemiological studies have linked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and obesity.. Not only can eating an apple a day help keep the doctor away, an apple a day might keep the pounds away too; adding apples to the diet has been shown to enhance weight loss. To optimize phytochemical content, it is important to eat the pigment-rich apple skin. Choose whole, organic apples over applesauce or apple juice. Apples are also a rich source of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that is found in plant cell walls and tissues. This soluble fiber works to lower cholesterol by reducing the amount that is absorbed in the intestines. Studies have shown that the pectin in apples interacts with other apple phytonutrients to achieve an even greater reduc- tion in cholesterol. Researchers have also dis- covered that apples can boost intestinal health by increasing the numbers of good gut bacte- ria which feed on apple pectin. Portable and easy to pack, apples are great to include in your on-the-go meals. For an easy dessert, enjoy them baked with a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. I like to dice an apple, toss it with baby greens, some chickpeas, maybe a hand- ful of walnuts or pumpkin seeds and then top it off with a flavored vinegar or perhaps a nut/seed-based dressing. Experiment with the many different varieties of apples to discover which ones are your favorites. Have fun seeking out your local organic apple grow- ers, farm stands and farmers markets and look for different types of interesting apples. They do not have to look perfect. The smaller and more imperfect they look, the better they taste. If you go apple pick- ing and get lots of them, don’t worry, you can store them for several months. Just wrap each apple in a paper towel to prevent them from touching each other and store in a closed cardboard box in a cool place such as the base- ment or garage. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit questions and comments to news questions@drfuhrman.com. - Free Admission - Saturday, October 31 3:00pm to 5:00pm Coffee, Cider, Treat Bags & Prizes Halloween Party at Frank’s Place Join us for Live Music, Dancing and a Costume party October 31st, 8 pm - Midnight! 541-268-4856 10788 Hwy. 126, Mapleton ‘Dia de los Muertos’ celebration set at library Local resident, Mary McCarthy, a retired Registered Nurse Practitioner, will share her experiences celebrating the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Siuslaw Public Library. The lively talk will be held both days beginning at 1 p.m. This Day of the Dead gather- ing is sure to appeal to anyone interested in customs of other cultures and, in particular, this festive tradition honoring those who have passed away. For twenty-five years, Mary McCarthy attended to HIV/AIDS patients at the University of California San Diego’s Owen Clinic. “Because I speak Spanish, I attended to many of the Mexican patients who came to Owen Clinic,” said McCarthy. “Some of their customs related to death and dying were of IT’S WHAT YOU ADD THAT MAKES MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Oils and Lubricants Protective Boots Maintenance Kits For both the professional and homeowner, genuine Husqvarna parts and accessories keep you safe and comfortable, and ensure your chainsaw runs at peak performance in any environment. For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.com CONNECT WITH US ONLINE FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT Phil’s Saw Shop © 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. For both the professional and homeowner, genuine Husqvarna parts and accessories keep you safe and comfortable, and ensure your chainsaw runs at peak performance in any environment. For more information visit your local Husqvarna dealer or husqvarna.com CONNECT WITH US ONLINE 541-997-9767 399 Nopal St • Florence, OR 97439 FIND YOUR HUSQVARNA AT © 2015 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. Sugar skulls, a Dia de los Muertos Treat great interest to me.” McCarthy’s interest in the Dia de los Muertos rituals and festivities included erecting an offrenda at the Owen Clinic each year and gathering various representations of the familiar symbols of the cele- bration: calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls). This year, with the help of those attending the celebra- tion, McCarthy will build an altar to honor departed family and friends. Attendees are invited to bring their own objects to place on the altar in celebratory memory of their loved ones. Dias de los Muertos or Days of the Dead festivities observed in Mexico and many Friendship Club donates to Van Fans Helmets, Visors and Hearing Protection Protective Clothing COURTESY PHOTO Latin American countries and communities are held over a two-day period annually on Nov. 1 and 2. The holiday honors those who have passed away with joyful rather than somber cel- ebrations, as there is a com- monly held belief by the com- munity of celebrants that the deceased would be offended by grief. The festivities include food, drink, and music. Families gather and share happy remembrances about the dear- ly departed and ofrendas (per- sonal altars) are erected on which to place mementos of the dead including candles, flowers and pictures. This presentation by McCarthy about the festive Dias de los Muertos celebra- tion is free and open to the general public. Join in the celebration of departed loved ones. For more information about the program, visit the Siuslaw Public Library in person, call 541-997-3132 or visit www. siuslawlibrary.org. The Siuslaw Friendship Club president Joan Randle presented a check for $500 to Van Fans president Karen Lee at the Van Fans October card party and luncheon. The Club will hold its Nov. 12 luncheon meeting at the Elks Club beginning at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Petty Officer Crossley of the U. S. Coast Guard. The Friendship Club meets on the second Thursday of the month, September through June. For more information, con- tact membership chairman Betty Fieldson at 541-997- 2842. COURTESY PHOTO Friendship Club president Joan Randle presents a check to Van Fans president Karen Lee.
