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Northern Lights Are you vitamin A defi cient this winter

New Medicare Options Lake County residents have new choices

Recipes Lake County cooks share their favorites

Natural Medicine Naturopaths and AMVETS team up

Ah Nuts Nuts show to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes•• •

Now here’s a gift for you. Look on page 31 to fi nd a beauti ful arti st’s biography from a reti red spanish teacher whose second career as an arti st has taken her around the world. Go Grizett e.

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On the cover and the table of contents page, Lake County arti st Julie Christo-pher shares her charming interpretati on of winter and its holidays.

Below, Charlo High School student Paije Bauer shares an emo-ti onal hug full of mutual grief and love, sharing the message of hope aft er tragedy.

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Be savvy when purchasing dietary supplements says Vasilios Frankos, Ph.D., Director of FDA’s Divi-sion of Dietary Supplement Programs.Today’s dietary supplements include vitamins and minerals, herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes,” Frankos says. “Check withyour health care providers before combining or substi tuti ng them with other foods or medicines.”

Consider the following ti ps before buying a di-etary supplement:• Think twice about chasing the latest headline. Sound health advice is generally based on research over ti me, not a single study touted by the media. Be wary of results claiming a “quick fi x” that departs from scienti fi c research and established dietary guidance.

• More may not be bett er. Some products can be harmful when consumed in high amounts.

• Learn to spot false claims. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

• Ask yourself if the product is worth the money. Some supplement products may be expensive or may not provide the benefi t you expect.

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Researchers at the Center for Diabetes Research concluded that antibiotic exposure could in-

crease the risk of later-in-life type 2 diabetes, according to an article in the Journal of Clinical Endrocrinology.

“We conducted a nationwide case-control study to investigate whether use of antibiotics infl uences the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and, if so, if the e� ect can be attributed to individual types of antibiotics, in-dividual groups of antibiotics, or the number of antibi-otics courses,” the journal reported.

Information that doctors used to draw these con-clusions came from a Denmark study entitled “Use of Antibiotics and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Popula-tion-Based Case-Control Study,” and showed that the increased use of antibiotics in patients with type 2 diabetes was found up to 15 years before diagnosis of type 2 diabetes as well as after the diagnosis, the jour-nal reported .

“Our results could support the possibility that antibiotics exposure increases type 2 diabetes risk, the article said. “However, the fi ndings may also represent an increased demand for antibiot-ics from increased risk of infections in patients with yet-undiagnosed diabetes.”

Researchers explained that inside the human gut, heavily-populated colonies of delicately-balanced mi-crobes and cells exist that can be thrown o� balance by alterations.

“Several metabolic disease states such as obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked with alterations in the microbiota composition and function,” the jour-nal reported. “Antibiotics cause marked alterations in the human gut microbiota with stereotypic declines and expansions in the abundance of certain taxa and incomplete recovery to the initial composition in some individuals.”

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hearing loss. Another study by colleagues from Brandeis

University, Washington University in St. Louis and University of Pennsylvania, used MRIs to look at the eff ect hearing loss had on both brain acti vity and structure. Their study found that people with poor-er hearing had less gray matt er in the auditory cortex, a region of the brain that

is necessary to support speech compre-hension. Professors suggested the possibility that the parti cipants’ hearing loss had a causal role, hypothesizing that when the sensory

sti mulati on is reduced due to hearing loss, corresponding areas of the brain reor-

ganize their acti vity as a result.That is why it is bett er to identi fy and address hearing loss early. It brings many positi ve benefi ts. But perhaps

the most compelling reason to get a hearing test and treatment, however is

simply this: We “hear” with our brain, not with our ears. When we have a hearing loss, the connec-ti ons in the brain that respond to sound

become reorganized. Fortunately, for many people, hearing aids can provide the sound sti mulati on needed for the brain to restore the normal organizati on of connecti ons to its

“sound center” so it can more readily react to the sounds that it had been missing and cogni-ti vely process them.

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Necessary for absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorous, adequate Vitamin D levels are particularly important to residents who live in northern states.

And shorter winter days coupled with extreme cold climates can make it harder to achieve opti-mal intake on a regular basis.

Results from the 2012 to 2013 Canadian Health Measures Survey show that 65 percent of Canadi-ans had vitamin D levels that are likely sufficient to fulfill the body’s requirements for optimal bone health, according to Canadian Government. Of the remaining individuals, 25 percent are potentially at risk for inadequate vitamin D and 10 percent of the population had vitamin D levels

are at risk for vitamin D deficiency, the govern-ment said. Women make up nearly 70 percent of those who are deficient.

Most American adults do not get enough vi-tamin D, according to Michael Roizen, M.D.. Estimates are that 30 to 40 percent of adults are deficient in vitamin D. And in three studies of elderly people who live north of leigh-Durham, North Carolina, as many as 65, 87, and 89 per-cent were deficient in vitamin D, Roisen said on the www.sharecare.com website.

So what are recommend Vitamin D doses?A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is

considered adequate for healthy people, accord-ing to www.webmd.com. A level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency.

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Those more likely to have vitamin D defi ciency include:

People with darker skin. The darker your skin the more sun you need to get the same amount of vitamin D as a fair-skinned person.

People who spend a lot of ti me indoors during the day.

People who cover their skin all of the ti me.

People that live in the North of the United States or Canada.

Older people with thinner skin.Breastf ed infants who do not receive a

vitamin D supplement. Pregnant women.Obese people.

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your body weight and move the body parts repetitiously in a condensed amount of time.

There is no strenuous exercise, thus eliminating strain and fatigue. Motorized calistehenics compare well to aqua-exercise as both are body weight supportive, causing no stress on your joints.

There is also a therapeutic side to the tables, as with use, clients notice increased circulation, wider range of motion, and mobility of the joints.

The concept of motorized muscle motion for muscle development began in 1950 as a way to help polio victims rehabilitate.

The physiology of a muscle will work whether it is stimulated from internal nerve impulse, external stimuli, or another person (therapist) doing the work.

Those models were further modifi ed for toning and strengthening using minimal eff ort, making them preferable to a growing senior population that may not be want or be able to handle a traditional fl oor fi tness program.

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Montana doctor satisfied that aid in dying is authorized in Montana

Do no harm means honoring wishes.

Doctor Jim McCreedy practiced medicine in Montana for 36 years. He always believed in listening to his patients and honoring their wishes, particularly at end of life. Dr. McCreedy testified at the legislature in Helena that physician aid in dying is an essential end-of-life option, along with hospice and palliative care for terminally ill adults. In fact, McCreedy has made sure he has a physician who will honor his end-of-life wishes and offer him every available option.The Montana Supreme Court’s Baxter ruling ensures Montanans can exercise their freedom through to the very end of life because it affirms and authorizes aid in dying as an option for adults who are terminally ill.Some groups want to undo the Baxter ruling and take away our right to die on our own terms. If you support death with dignity, help in the fight to protect your end-of-life options. Please fill out and return the petition below.

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Debra Whitman, Phd and AARP Chief Public Police Officer represented older Americans in

November when she participated in an invitation-only Washington D.C. Forum on pharmaceutical innovation, access, affordability and better health according to an AARP source.

Whitman focused her talk on rapidly-escalating pre-scription drug price trends and the increasing difficulty of consumers to buy them.

Whitman told other high-level panalists the av-erage cost of one specialty drug costs the consumer more than $53,000, which exceeds median household incomes, which is about $52,000.

“This price is also twice the median income of the $23,500 for people on Medicare and almost three-and-(one)halft times the average Social Security retire-ment benefit,” Whitman said. “No one should have to choose between paying for food or rent and paying for prescription drugs thy need to stay healthy.”

Whitman insisted that drug companies should not

expect average Americans to incurr that cost.“American taxpayers and consumers cannot and

should not be asked to foot the entre bill for medical innovation,” she said. “We cannot continue to give drug manufacturers a blank check to pay for prescription drugs.”

Whitman also talked about the importance of increasing the availability of research that compares new drugs with existing drugs. This kind of comparitive effectiveness reseach will help introduce much-needed competition into the pharmaceautical market.

“Right now we have no idea whether a new drug is better than similar treatments that re already on the market,” she said. “Other countries already require drug companies to provide this kind of information – why don't we? We also think pharmaceautical compa-nies need to be more transparent about how they price their drugs. We cannot and should not continue to simple accept what the market will bear, she said.

Prescription medication price trends unaffordable to median-income adults

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HypothermiaA condition in which the body uses up its stored energy and can no longer produce heat. Often occurs after prolonged exposure to cold temperature.

Early symptoms ■ Shivering ■ Fatigue ■ Loss of coordination ■ Confusion and disorientation

Late symptoms ■ No shivering ■ Blue skin ■ Dilated pupils ■ Slowed pulse and breathing ■ Loss of consciousness

First Aid ■ Request immediate medical assistance. ■ Move the victim into a warm room or shelter. ■ Remove wet clothing. ■ Warm the center of their body first—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket; or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, or towels.

■ If conscious, warm beverages may help increase the body temperature. Do not give alcohol.

■ Once temperature has increased keep them dry and wrapped in a warm blanket, including the head and neck.

■ If no pulse, begin CPR.

FrostbiteAn injury to the body that is caused by freezing, which most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.Symptoms

■ Reduced blood flow to hands and feet

■ Numbness

■ Aching ■ Tingling or stinging ■ Bluish or pale, waxy skin

First Aid ■ Get into a warm room as soon as possible. ■ Unless necessary, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes. ■ Immerse the affected area in warm (not hot) water, or warm the affected area using body heat. Do not use a heating pad, fireplace, or radiator for warming.

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It seems obvious enough – you become eligible to receive Social Security benefits at age 62 so you should take that money as soon as you can to get the most possible.

Not so fast. Becoming eligible at age 62 is only the tip of the iceberg. We’ve crunched the numbers and have seen that de-laying receipt of Social Security benefits can dramatically increase a person’s lifetime benefit amount. In fact, waiting to age 70 (when benefit amounts maximize), can result in an increase of 24 percent or more in your monthly benefit.1 But that doesn’t mean you have to keep working. Depending on your specific situation, you may be able to stop working and use money from other investments as income while you wait. Having a retirement income strategy well before your retirement years can help you stop working when you want and continue living com-fortably. You’ll need to begin by asking some important questions:

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• Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individu-als to receive palliati ve and cura-ti ve are concurrently

Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suff er from life limiti ng illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care or curati ve treatment. Few-

er than half of eligible Medicare benefi ciaries use hospice care and most only for a short period of ti me. Under current Medicare payment rules, individuals are not able to receive both palliati ve and curati ve treatment concur-rently. A new program could change all of that.

Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s Home Opti ons has been selected to parti cipate in the new Medicare Care Choices Model, announced earlier this year by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. The model provides Medicare benefi ciaries who qualify for coverage under the Medicare Hospice Benefi t and dually eligible benefi ciaries who qualify for the Medicaid Hospice Benefi t the opti on to elect to receive supporti ve care services typically provided by hospice and conti nue to receive curati ve services at the same ti me. The announce-ment is part of a larger eff ort at HHS to transform the U.S. health care system to deliver bett er care, spend our dollars in a smarter way, and put pati ents in the center of their care.

“This model empowers clinicians, benefi ciaries, and their families with choices and is part of our broader eff orts to transform our health care system into one that delivers bett er care, makes smarter payments, and puts pati ents in the center of their own care,” said Secretary Burwell. “We want to do what we can to help families fi nd the care that is right for their loved one.”

All eligible hospices across the country were invited to apply to parti cipate in the model. Due to robust in-terest, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the model from an originally anti cipated 30 Medicare-certi fi ed hospices to more than 140 Medicare-certi fi ed hospices and extended the durati on of the model from 3 to 5 years. This is expected to enable as many as 150,000 eligible Medicare benefi ciaries with ad-vanced cancers, chronic obstructi ve pulmonary disease, congesti ve heart failure, human immunodefi ciency virus/ acquired immunodefi ciency syndrome who receive services from parti cipati ng hospices to experience this new opti on and fl exibility.

Parti cipati ng hospices will provide services under the model that are currently available under the Medicare hospice benefi t for routi ne home care and respite levels of care, but cannot be separately billed under Medicare Parts A, B, and D. Services will be available around the clock, 365 calendar days per year and CMS will pay a per benefi ciary per month fee ranging from $200 to $400 to parti cipati ng hospices when delivering these services under the model. Services will begin starti ng January 1, 2016 for the fi rst phase of parti cipati ng hospices and in January 2018 for the remaining parti cipati ng hospices.

Individuals who wish to receive services under the model must criteria. For more informati on on this new program, contact Home Opti ons at (406) 751-4200.

New Medicare available for palliative carein Lake County

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AMVETS, one of the nation’s largest veterans service organizations, has joined with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians in seeking to promote natural, non-pharmacological approaches to treating veterans su� ering from chronic pain.

The organizations have collaborated via a “Dear Colleague” letter in the US House of Representatives calling on the Department of Veterans A� airs to take steps to employ licensed naturopathic physicians, who are special-ly trained in natural, non-invasive methods of healing. A “Dear Colleague” letter to that e� ect has begun circu-lating in the US House of Representatives. Leading the charge is Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), who – like many of his colleagues – is concerned about the dangers of overmedicating veterans, especially with painkilling opioids. Rep. Pocan is joined by Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and Walter Jones as the letter’s initial signators.

“After incidents across the country of veterans overdosing on or abusing opioids associated with chronic pain, it is clear we need a new approach to veterans’ pain management,” Rep. Pocan stated. “Our veterans deserve access to all possible forms of care when making their healthcare decisions, including the services provided by naturopathic doctors (NDs).”

The VA serves 8.76 million veterans each year, and chronic pain is known to disproportionately a� ect those who are serving or have served in the military, a� ecting nearly half of all active-duty military personnel and veterans.

The letter urges VA Secretary Robert McDonald to assign an employment code to licensed NDs so that they can be brought into the agency’s healthcare system. Signators will be on record as supporting the inclusion of “licensed naturopathic doctors, who are trained in the use of safe and e� ective natural and conventional thera-pies, in the spectrum of healthcare professionals employed within the agency.” Citizens can quickly and easily urge their Representative to sign the letter.

Before its collaboration with AMVETS to support the House Dear Colleague letter, AANP commissioned a na-tionwide survey of a representative sample of America’s veterans, fi nding that nearly two-thirds of veterans (64 percent) would prefer a doctor who prescribes natural therapies before considering drugs or surgery, and that nearly three-quarters of veterans (73 percent) would consider seeing a ND if he or she were on sta� at a nearby VA facility.

For military veterans, chronic pain often coexists with other health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. NDs are well suited to help, since they are specially trained in natural, non-pharmacological approaches that facilitate the body’s self-healing ability.

Approximately 4,400 NDs are licensed to practice naturopathic medicine, having earned their degree from 4-year postgraduate naturopathic medical schools accredited through the US Department of Education. The approaches studied include nutritional counseling and stress reduction, botanical medicine, therapeutic ma-nipulation, and oriental medicine. A strong emphasis is placed on disease prevention and educating patients on proactive self-care to maintain wellness. Resolutions passed by the US Senate have urged Americans to learn more about this “safe, e� ective, and a� ordable form of health care.”

The seeds for the VA initiative were planted at this spring’s AANP legislative conference, when NDs and na-turopathic medical students swarmed Capitol Hill expressing the need for the VA to bring NDs into its employ-ment mix. The agency has the ability to assign NDs an existing employment code; Congress’ letter is intended to encourage the VA to take the next steps. Ultimately, the letter will be delivered to the VA, with the agency asked to respond to this “clear and present need.”

Source: The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Naturopaths and AMVETS offer chronic pain suffers alternative treatment

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Submitt ed by Sandpiper Art Gallery

In an age when most people preserve mem-ories of their travels with digital photos and

videos, Joanne Simpson uses a diff erent medium: Her painti ngs.

“One of my favorite things to do is to paint in my watercolor journal when I’m on a trip,” said Simpson, a Montana nati ve. “It’s a fi ne way to have a special souvenir and get to keep a painti ng at the same ti me.”

On the road, her painti ngs are small, only 8 inches by 10 inches.

“So I can’t get too fussy with them although I tend to like fussy subjects, and I try to do them pleine aire so they are prett y quick,” she said. “The journals will be something for my grandkids when they are old enough.”

Plein air painti ng, is a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning “open (in full) air”. It is parti cularly used to describe the act of painti ng outdoors, also called French: peinture sur le moti f (“painti ng of the object(s) or what the eye actually sees”), where a painter reproduces the actual visu-al conditi ons seen at the ti me of the painti ng. This method contrasts with studio painti ng or academic rules; those might create a predetermined look.

Simpson, a member of the Sandpiper Art Gal-lery, was born, raised and educated in Montana, where she obtained an MA from the University of Montana. She taught Spanish in public and private schools at all levels in Montana and Michigan for 39 years, and watercolor classes since 1985.

Her art career began in 1984 when she won a Merchandise Award in the fi rst juried show of the Montana Watercolor Society of which she is currently a Signature Member.

She was invited to jury art shows both in Mon-tana and Michigan. Her watercolor bati k enti tled “The Center of the World” appeared in The Arti sti c Touch 6, in 2014,and her work on silk appeared in the 1997 editi on of Best of Silk Painti ng, by Janas and Tuckman.

Her silk fabrics were used exclusively in the 1997 spring show of Detroit designer, Sharone. Her latest form of relaxati on is making beaded jewelry. Joanne and her husband, Jim, reside in Polson and are proud parents of three and grand-parents of six.

Joanne’s work can be viewed and purchased at the Sandpiper Gallery year-round.

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Everyone reading this story is either su� ering from chronic pain or knows someone who is. Chronic pain is the one of the most debilitating and common chronic medical conditions in the

world, and yet few speak of it; even fewer are properly trained to treat it! Fortunately, the Flathead Valley is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive pain manage-

ment centers.More than 100 million people in America live with chronic pain and nearly half of those are at

least partially disabled by it. The costs of this disease exceed $600 billion a year, but those are only the measurable costs! The costs of lost jobs, lost relationships, and lost lives are not as easily measured. Unfortunately, traditional medical treatment for this disease has been unsuccessful in most cases.

In fact, most people with chronic pain agree that better treatment options are needed to ease the su� ering.

This traditional medical treatment has relied heavily on the use of pre-scription opioid painkillers for many years. The best evidence in this fi eld shows us, however, that regular, long-term use of these med-ications is more likely to cause harm than to improve chronic pain.

Sadly, most healthcare providers are unprepared to deal with the complexities of chronic pain, especially when these types of medications fail.

Fortunately for the residents of the Flathead Valley, one of the most comprehensive centers for the treatment of chronic pain is only minutes away.

With a satellite location in Polson, The Montana Center for Wellness and Pain Management in Kalispell is a phy-sician-directed center with nine di� erent specialties available to handle the complexities of chronic pain.

Patients at this clinic learn that they have the power to infl uence their dis-ease through understanding how chronic pain a� ects the body and the mind. They learn about the power of the mind in reducing su� ering and that simple activities and gently progres-sive movement therapies can make dramatic di� erences in their abilities to live the lives they want.

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Art by Julie Christopher, Sandpiper Member

The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery in Polson has shown a bright light on the Fine Arts for over 40 years. Host to the two Outdoor Art Festivals in summer, and hous-

ing new local artists’ exhibition every six weeks all year round, the Gallery’s opening wine receptions are always a Friday night highlight downtown. A mission of the Gallery

is to fund scholarships for aspiring artists studying at the university level and higher. Non-profi t and staff ed by over 70 volunteer members, the Sandpiper off ers local art at co-op prices, benefi ting artists and customers as well. Two theme shows a year are open to all

Montana artists which generates exciting new perspectives and participants. Whether it be bronze sculpture, paintings, photography, ceramics, stained glass, fi ber art, jewelry or wood carving, the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery has the variety and joie la vie to bright-

en the holiday season. by Mary Stewart Sale, Art Instructor, Salish Kootenai College

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Ah, nuts!Nut consumption has benefi cial e� ects on glucose and insulin

levels, according to the latest researches studying the relation-ship between the consumption of nuts and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The PREDIMED study has proven that following a Mediterranean diet, with 30 g of nuts a day, reduced the incidence of diabetes by 52% in people with high cardiovascular risk aged between 55 and 80 years, who were non-diabetic when the study began.Two other researchers following this line have shown that two ounces (57 g) of nuts per day can improve insulin resistance. Re-searchers from the University of Toronto have performed a me-ta-analysis of 12 studies into the e� ects of nuts on health. They have found that consuming about two ounces of tree nuts per day signifi cantly decreases triglycerides and fasting blood glucose and helps glycemic control in those patients with type 2 diabetes. Indeed, participants showed a mean decrease of glucose of 0.15 mmol/L after eight-weeks of tree nuts’ diets compared with con-trol diets. This analysis also applies to patients with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors shown to be associated with an increased risk for T2D, cardiovascular disease and mortality.In addition, researchers at the Human Nutrition Unit, from Rovira i Virgili University, have proven that the intake of two ounces (57 g) of pistachios per day has a signifi cant e� ect: it decreases fasting glucose, and favors insulin and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance.This line of study has been followed by Dr. S. Gulati, from the Diabetes Foundation in India, who has shown that a diet contain-ing pistachios may improve the cardiometabolic profi le of those subjects su� ering from metabolic syndrome. In fact, it has been shown to signifi cantly reduce fasting blood glucose, total choles-terol and LDL cholesterol.Currently, about 400 million people (more than 5% of the popula-tion) have T2D. It is estimated that by 2035 there will be almost 600 million people living with T2D and almost 900 million people with pre-diabetes, a silent state associated with a high risk of several deadly conditions including T2D, heart disease, hypertension, strokes and early death.

Source: International Nut & Dried Fruit Council• Volume 1, Issue 2, Winter 2015 • 39

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In a blender, add a full can of con-densed milk, then add the nut milk and pour into blender,. Add remaining ingredients to taste.

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Salad:8 c. mixed greens½ to 1 Fuji apple, thinly cut slices½ c. chopped caramelized pe-cans (se below)½ c. crumbled blue cheesePlace mixed greens on salad plate. Arrange apple slices on top. Top with pecans and blue cheese. Drizzle dressing over top.

Caramelized Pecans:¼ c. butter¼ c. light corn syrup¼ c. brown sugar1 lb whole pecansIn large skillet, melt butter with corn syrup and sugar; heat until bubbly. Add pecans and stir until well coated. Spread nuts on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour at 250 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and separate. Store any excess in an airtight container until used.

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Apple Salad with Caramelized Pecans

Recipes from Montecahto Club 75 Years and Still Cookin’!!!

Apple Vinaigrette:½ c. canola oil¼ c. rice wine vinegar2 T. apple juice concentrate½ to 1 clove garlic, crushed1 T. maple syrup¼ tsp. Freshly-ground pepperPlace dressing ingredients in small bowl and wisk together.


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Sweet Potato SaladI have never seen or been served this salad anyplace but Montana. It is especially popular in Butte.2 lb. Sweet potatoes (or equivalent canned,) cooked and mashed1 c. diced celery2T. green pepper1 T. sweet pickles½ tsp. Salt2T. lemon juice2/3 c. mayonnaise and Durkee’s dressing, combined

Mix all of the ingredients together and add 2 chopped green onions and 3 hard-boiled and chopped eggs.Note: If you are using canned potatoes be sure to drain well.

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Sweetpotato recipes

Sweet Potato Souffl eI stood in a restaurant in a small town in Georgia to get this recipe.10 med. or 5 lg. sweet potatoes6 egs3 c. sugar½ c. milk8 T. vanilla4 T. butterPam pan spray

Cook sweet potatoes until tender. Beat well. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat well. Spray bottom of pan with Pam pan spray and bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes in 9x13-inch pan. When done, the souffl e should not be runny, but light and fl uff y.

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Fran Young’s 1887 GingerbreadCombine:½ c. shortning½ c. sugar1 Egg Beater2 ½ c. fl our1 c. molasses1 ½ tsp. baking soda1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. ginger½ tsp. ground cloves½ tsp. salt1 c. hot waterCream shortning and sugar; add egg. Combine hot water and molasses. Combine everything and beat until smooth. Bake at 350 degrees in a paper-lined 9x9x2-inch pan for 45 minutes.

Pumpkin BreadYummy and easy.3c. sugar1 c. salad oil4 eggs1 ½ tsp. Salt1 ¾ tsp. Cinnamon¾ tsp. Ground cloves1 ¼ tsp. Nutmeg2/3 c. water2 c. canned pumpkin3 1/3 c. fl our2 tsp. Baking sodaBeat al of the ingredients well with mixer. Bake at 350 degrees in two greased loaf pans for 1 hour, or until done.

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Hearing Aid Institute of Missoula705 S. Reserve St. B, Missoula, MT

www.MissoulaMTHearing.nuear.com

HEARING LOSS Now linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Increasingly frusterated and socially isolated

Unable to hear well in social settingsAsks others to repeat themselvesYou hear, but you don’t understand

Others repeatedly ask you to turn downthe television

Don’t ignore the WARNING signs:

Dec. 15IN POLSONat the Senior Center

from 9 to 11 a.m.

Mike Van De Reit BC-HIS

$1,000Off the purchase of

your new hearing aids.

By following 639 people ages 36 to 90 for nearly 12 years, Dr. Frank R. Lin, Johns Hopkins Medicine showed for each 10-decibel loss in hearing, the risk of dementia rose about 20 percent among the participants. Compared with those who could hear nor-mally when fi rst examined, the risk of dementia doubled among those with mild hearing loss, tripled among those with moderate hearing loss and increased fi vefold among those with severe hearing loss.

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