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Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 15, 2015 9A Polk County Living Salem Hospital donates to local nonprofit BIRTHS By Jolene Guzman Castillo The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — Help & Hope to Others (H2O) in Dallas was given a helping hand last week though a donation from Salem Hospital’s ortho- pedics unit. Nurses in the department commemorated “Nurses Give Back Week” by collect- ing and donating food and medical supplies to the non- profit. “We have a lot of staff who live out here (in Dallas) and a lot of clients,” said Court- ney Schmidig, a nurse with the unit. “It’s a local organi- zation, so we can give back to our community.” The unit also gave H2O a $400 check, courtesy of the Salem Hospital Foundation. Schmidig said nurses began collecting donations in June and the delivery was made on July 6. This is the second year the orthopedic department has donated to the organization. Schmidig said H2O was asked what it needed most and nurses tried to match those requests through the collection. This year, the donation consisted of a car load of nonperishable food, paper Finley Dean Castillo was born to Gabriel and Natalie Castillo of Dallas at 12:44 p.m. on April 18 at Salem Hospi- tal Family Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 ¾ inches long. Finley is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are Red and Sherry Fitch of Dallas, Gabriel Sr. and Brenda Castillo of Salem. Great-grandmother is Shirley Evans of Keizer. Arreguin Jordyn Diem Arreguin was born to Vicente and Nadia Arreguin of Independence at 12:47 p.m. on July 1 at Salem Hospital Family Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Jordyn joins Jaelyn, 3. Grandparents are Mario and Carmen Barba of Inde- pendence, and Vicente and Mary Arreguin of Independ- ence. Music in the Park Main St. Park • Monmouth JOLENE GUZMAN/Itemizer-Observer file Cesar Villanueva places crutches into a cart to haul into H2O in Dallas. The crutches, other supplies and food were a donation from Salem Hospital’s orthopedic nurses. products, soap and “durable medical equipment” such as crutches and shower chairs. All of the hospital’s units participate in the program, selecting organizations to benefit from collections. Schmidig said the founda- tion provides a check on be- half of each department, as well. Joetta Chrissakis, H2O’s executive director, was thrilled to see the much- needed donation. “This county has a lot of low-income people … so you would be surprised how fast we will go through this,” she said. Every Wednesday through August 26 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN Look for Music in the Park Series on Face- book for more in- formation about this year’s artists. both outdoors and indoors. Outbreaks of E.coli and salmonella in raw produce in recent years should not deter people from enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables this summer. “We’d like to emphasize that you wash the produce when you get it home,” says Kendrick. “Even if it’s a cantaloupe — you aren’t going to eat the exterior rind, but you are going to slice into it. So it’s still a great idea to wash the whole cantaloupe before eating it.” When melons are cut, the knife may transfer bacteria to the inside of the fruit. The cook needs to be cer- tain that raw meat is thor- oughly cooked. “It’s a good idea to thaw a product like hamburger in the refrigerator prior to cooking,” says Kendrick. “You want to make sure you d o n’t h a v e a p o c k e t inside the hamburger that is still frozen and may take longer to cook. The en- tire burger needs to be cooked evenly and thor- oughly.” Ideally, a thermometer should be used to make sure the proper cooking temper- ature of the meat on the grill is reached. But that isn’t al- ways practical. At the very least, cutting into the meat, or close to the bone in the case of chicken, will en- sure there isn’t any pink in- side. Cooking temperatures should reach at least 165 de- grees Fahrenheit. Any time raw meat and fresh produce are both part of a meal preparation, cross- contamination is always a possibility. When handling any raw meat product — ei- ther taking it to a barbecue or another preparation area — make sure any tongs, spatulas, scoops, and the platter carrying the meat are all exchanged with a fresh, clean utensil or platter to carry the cooked product back to the table. Cutting boards used in food prepara- tion are also a potential source of problems. Using the same board to cut up chicken and then to chop salad ingredients should be avoided. Of course, a good cleaning and sanitizing of the cutting board after chop- ping up raw meat products will minimize the risk. Handwashing is not as practical in the summer, but it is just as critical as other times of the year. While wa- terless hand sanitizers are available, nothing beats the old-fashioned method of using soap and running water to mechanically re- move bacteria from hands. MI TOWN It’s midsummer in MI Town and we celebrate those cool and breezy early mornings by getting as much accomplished as pos- sible before the afternoon sun is upon us. Dog walking and outdoor work are pretty high on the priority list at our house and give us a wonderful reason to spend as much time outside as possible. Our vegetable gar- den is doing so well. We’ll have plenty to share with others this summer, which makes it all even more fun. — The outdoor concerts give everyone of all ages a won- derful reason to pack a pic- nic supper and enjoy the very best part of summer- time — cooler evenings out- doors. This evening, Hillstomp will entertain at 6:30 in Main P ATTY T AYLOR D UTCHER Columnist Street Park in Monmouth. There is no charge for this event. Friday at 7:30 p.m., Beth Willis will appear at the Independence Amphithe- ater. There is a suggested do- nation of $5, and everyone is requested to not bring out- side coolers or alcohol for this event. Concessions will be open at 6 p.m. — We are so fortunate to have so many committed local businesses and resi- dents who have contributed funds and their time so that July 15 Hillstomp (Blues) ODA offers food safety tips for summer meals Now that summer has ar- rived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. Proper food handling and prepara- tion is never more impor- tant as families flock to pic- nics, barbecues and cam- pouts. The Oregon Depart- ment of Agriculture’s Food Safety Program offers sea- sonal advice on how to enjoy a problem-free sum- mer of eating. “The number of food- borne illness outbreaks typi- cally goes up in the summer because people are cooking outside, eating outside, and changing their habits a bit,” says ODA Food Safety Specialist Susan Kendrick. When the cooking and eating takes place outdoors, people lose the convenience of a sink with running water or a refrigerator to keep foods cold. Nonetheless, most of the same rules for food handling, preparation, a n d s t o ra g e a p p l y f o r Performing Tonight FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 Call us. The Itemizer Observer can help you ex- pand your market share and make your business more profitable. Call us at 503-623-2373 and make an appointment with our Advertising Consultants, Heidi, Rachel or Karen ADVERTISING THAT WORKS. we can all enjoy outstanding live entertainment right here at home. We can show our thanks and appreciation by remembering to support concert sponsors all year long. — Here’s your opportunity to find a new home for all those books taking up space in boxes and closets and other hiding places in nooks and crannies in your house. The Monmouth Public Li- brary’s ongoing book sale is in need of good, clean books — especially children’s books. Please drop off any donations at the main desk during regular library hours. Your old books can go home with new readers and every- body wins. — Speaking of libraries, Jay Frasier, magician, will ap- pear at the Independence Public Library this after- noon (July 15) at to enter- tain patrons of all ages. There is no charge for this event, which promises a good time for everyone. — This week’s free movie at the Independence Am- phitheater is “When the Game Stands Tall,” which will begin at dusk. Bring your blankets and a picnic and all the family, and enjoy a fun evening right here in MI Town. — “Sky High” is the featured Monmouth Public Library movie on Friday at 2 p.m. Please don’t bring any out- side snacks or drinks. This event is free to the public, and it’s a fun way to keep cool on a hot summer after- noon. 10 Year Anniversary! presented by Performing July 17th Show begins at 7:30 BETH WILLIS Dallas Lions Club’s 7th Annual We will be closed Thurs July 16th and Fri July 17th to get ready. July 20 - July 25 Monday - Friday 10-6 • Saturday 10-2 50% OFF EVERYTHING! Any Gift Cards need to be used by Thursday, July 23rd. No coupons accepted during sale. ALL SALES FINAL. Home Decor, Gifts & More 503-838-0116 427 Main St, Monmouth Start at Levens St. Bridge - Finish at Main St. Bridge Saturday July 25 • 2:30pm Tickets $ 2 PER DUCK 1st Prize: $100 Cash Sponsors include: • Priority Plumbing • The Car Doctor • Grand Ronde Tribes • King’s Pumping • Dallas Animal Clinic All proceeds for service projects. #7 Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs This Week’s FREE MOVIE: Showing July 16 • 9:30 WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL NEXT WEEK Concert: Ted Vaughn Blues Band - 7:30 PM Movie: Sixteen Candles - 9:30 PM Tickets are available at Wal-Mart all Sundays in July, and at Postal Connections, Dallas on weekdays. The Itemizer-Observer Your community news source • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com