Stories of theVillage Neighbors February 2016
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Dear Residents,
We hope your New Year is starting off right, and that you are finding 2016 to be fruitful and full of love and laughter. Speaking of love, Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether or not you are sharing the holiday with someone special, or cozying up on the couch with wine and chocolate (and this issue of LO Neighbors), we wish you the best during this season. In our February issue you will get to know the Schauffler-Goins, an inspiring Lake Oswego family that will warm your hearts. We are also featuring Crestline Capital, a financial advisory business that you should check out if you are interested in the investing world. Also featured is Simple Floors, a Portland flooring business with excellent customer service and a wide range of options for your home flooring needs. Be sure to check out the piece on the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation, because that foundation is an anchor in providing funds for the excellence that is the LO school district. Take some time this month to unwind and find out what your neighbors are up to. And maybe take that step towards investing, remodeling your floors, donating to the LO school district, or bookmarking these ideas as things you would like to do in the future. Don’t forget to check out the calendar of events—there are some really special events going on in Lake Oswego this month, like the Art Throb hosted by the Lake Oswego Arts Council, or the Valentine Poetry Slam at the library. A special thanks to our advertisers who make this magazine possible by supporting the promotion of local businesses in Lake Oswego. Also, a special thanks to the neighbors of LO. Without you, we wouldn’t have wonderful things to write about and share. See you around town, neighbors!
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Expert Contributors Cindy Passannante, Travel Expert – A skilled traveler herself, Cindy has helped people experience their travel dreams and adventures for over 30 years. Cindy enjoys her work with clients who want to have the best travel experience possible through a well arranged and planned vacation. (503) 658-5646 Garrison Hullinger, Interior Design – Garrison has a passion for creating an interior that is as warm and beautiful as it is comfortable and functional. His greatest asset is the ability to instantly see the potential in any space, and to artfully facilitate every detail from start to finish. (971) 255-0326 John DeCosta, Real Estate – An industry leader since 1978, John contributes to multiple radio, print media and online information sites. John is president of the Metro Business Development Group and founder of the “Breakfast with John” networking organization. (503) 702-0856 Dr. Jerry Yoon, Podiatry – Dr. Yoon is a board certified foot surgeon, a diplomat of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He makes Lake Oswego his home and looks forward to continuing to provide highest quality care in foot and ankle related medicine and surgery. (503) 636-9656 Mike Moore, Wealth Management – Mike is the managing member of Crestline Capital, LLC, a Lake Oswego based wealth management firm. He and his wife, Darcy, have three children and have lived in Lake Oswego since 2000. (503) 635-4457 Steve Klingerman, Home Remodel – With a passion for quality and efficiency, Steve started his business in 1986. As a professional remodeler his core mission is code compliant design, value engineering and customer satisfaction. (503) 869-1290 Stan Robinson, Roofing – Stan, a third generation LO guy from Berwick Road, can remembers having burgers at the Dairy Maid when Benjamin Franklin was on the corner of State and A Avenue. He started Pacific West Roofing in 1980 and enjoys serving friends and neighbors in the area today. (503) 635-8706
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Trevor Hammond, Certified Mortgage Advisor – A veteran of the mortgage industry, Trevor is director of Aspire Mortgage and co-author of “Borrow Smart, Retire Rich.” Trevor has provided thousands of homeowners with the clarity and confidence to make smarter decisions when it comes to their mortgages and money. (971) 300-0491 Curt Nelson, AV Security Professional – With more than 25 years of experience in custom audio/ video, security, networking and related fields, Curt works with builders, designers, architects and home owners to provide systems that work well and are simple to operate. (503) 538-1190 Sherry Dorn, Fashion – Sherry has worked the fashion runways from coast to coast; print ads, TV/radio, is the author of “The Sassy Shopper” and a columnist for various publications. Micah Dennis, Landscape & Exterior Design – Micah is innovative and connected with 20 years of experience in landscaping. His designs entice you outdoors with the use of destination points... drawing you out to relax, dine, enjoy a fire or water feature. His artistic imagination and distinctive design mindset has him influencing standards in Lake Oswego Landscaping. (503) 788-3117 Elizabeth Pasko, Skin Care – With more than 11 years of experience, Elizabeth continues to learn from the daily experiences with her clients, in the classroom, from her co-workers, and from various other professionals in her field. She is the owner/ founder of della bella Acne & Skin Care center and della bella mineral makeup. (503) 954-1249 Kaye Powell, Hardware, Plumbing and Lighting – For nearly 30 years at Chown Hardware, Kaye has helped homeowners realize their goal of creating beautiful homes and spaces using her knowledge of hardware, plumbing and lighting. Kaye is also a contributing member of the DPHA Education Committee. (503) 243-6500 John Draneas, Legal Advisor – John has been a highly regarded tax and estate planning attorney since 1977, and is recognized by both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He writes the “Legal Files” column in Sports Car Market magazine and is nationally recognized as an expert in collector car law reflecting his lifelong interest in cars. (503) 496-5500 Willamette Valley Vineyards (800) 344-9463
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lending families together is a blessing, and the Schauffler-Goins family has done so with flair. In 1999 when Gretchen Schauffler and Scott Goins were married, they integrated their roots – hers Puerto Rican, his Midwestern—and became a family that is definitely a sweet and spicy blend of personality. They are funny, warm, and talented beyond belief. Gretchen and Scott’s home on the lake is full of laughter with Max, Lily, and Mia, their adult children, home for the holidays. Griffin, who is currently living in L.A. with his expecting wife, and working at Paramount Studios, was unable to make it this year. Individually, each family member has a lot going for them, chasing dreams and creatively contributing to society in inspiring ways. Together, Gretchen and Scott run Devine Color. A true partnership, Gretchen handles the creative and branding side of the business, while Scott handles the legal and financial aspects. Launched in 2001, the illuminating mixture of paints created by Gretchen became a regional success in the NW, and has now expanded nationally—you can find the brand available in 1,800 Target stores across the country as well as through Rodda Paint. Gretchen’s paints are designed differently: the color configurations are inspired by the world around her, retain their color in any lighting, and are made to compliment the surroundings of whatever is being painted. Devine Color has been such a success that the business is now branching out into other lifestyle sectors—Devine Bath in Portland and Seattle as well as Devine Color Floor. Going into 2016, the business is sponsoring the Alzheimer’s Association. “This is an exciting thing for us in 2016,” says Gretchen, “because in the disease memory and color go hand in hand, and Devine Color will be helping to ‘make endings as beautiful as beginnings’.” You can visit the businesses websites for more information on paint 6 | LO Neighbors – February 2016
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or flooring: www.devinecolorcommerical.com, or www. devinecolorfloor.com. With these two as the parental figures, it’s not a wonder that their children are so full of passion for the work they are doing in their own lives. All their kids are graduates of Lakeridge High School and University of Oregon—so the Pacer and Duck pride run thick through this family. Max, 32, is a well-known staple in Lake Oswego, having worked at Peet’s Coffee for many years while pursuing a writing career. Now though, he is working as a Project Assistant at Buckley Law Firm, and in his first year of law school at Lewis and Clark College. Despite going legal, Max continues to pursue writing as a hobby. He even runs a blog: www.legallayperson.com. Together with a group of friends, whom are not lawyers, Max discusses legal matters for the legally lay. Max says of the blog that it is “not legal advice,” and jokes that it is barely “legal analysis,” regardless, the witty banter is totally worth checking out. Max also plays in the LO men’s basketball league. He jokes that it’s the “most intense competitive basketball league this side of the Rocky Mountains.” The Schauffler-Goins not only have hands in business and law, but they’ve also got education and fitness covered. Lily,
25, is a former captain and coach of the Lakeridge Dance Team as well as a former UofO cheerleader. She recently relocated to Seattle with her dog Noah Verde, and is now teaching preschool at Stroum Jewish Community Center of Mercer Island. While this is a relatively new position, Lily’s exuberant energy is perfect for teaching and keeping up with preschoolers. Her favorite part of the job thus far pertains to facilitating confidence in the kids. “I love doing art projects with the kids,” says Lily, “and witnessing those moments where they find their confidence and are so thrilled when they figure something out.” Before moving to Seattle, Lily worked in the family business as a design consultant. She also taught yoga at Club Sport, and cycling at Burn Cycle. She hopes to again teach at Burn Cycle, as they are opening a location in Seattle in the Summer of 2016. However, until then she has her hands full teaching preschoolers yoga. The Schauffler-Goins also have a comedian in their family, though that’s not surprising considering each one of them has a stellar sense of humor. Mia, 23, moved to L.A. last February to pursue improvisational and sketch comedy. While in college, Mia worked in student TV production, wrote a comedy series, and produced a documentary on the Lake Theater and Café. All of this being perfect preparation for her study at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB), started by a group of well known comedians, including Amy Poehler. Mia is also studying and mastering her craft at iO Theater, following in
the footsteps of many successful comedians. Mia is really soaking in the experiences and opportunities of studying in such renowned theaters. “I’m taking classes, writing, meeting people, and making shorts,” says Mia. Watch out for this one, we may very well see her someday on the likes of SNL. While each family member is fervently pursuing their own future, they love to come together to spend quality time with each other. Together they consume culture: movies, books, television series, and then talk about it. They also enjoy going out dancing, outdoor adventures when the weather is nice, and boating on the lake. As a family, they take vacations, never having to venture too far from Lake Oswego because Oregon offers so many beautiful travel destinations. One of their favorite spots to stay is Manzanita on the coast, where they rent a house. Every Thanksgiving, they spend some time at the Sunriver Lodge, decompressing and enjoying each other’s company. No matter where they travel, Lake Oswego is home for the SchaufflerGoins. “LO is a wonderful place to live,” Gretchen says, “it’s such a great community; we’ve truly enjoyed it, and we have been blessed to be here.” Indeed, Lake Oswego has been the perfect nest for incubating such a wonderful family.
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Local Events february Feb. 10, Wed.
Timothy Egan: Award Winning Author Presentation
@ Lake Oswego High School (Auditorium) 2501 Country Club Rd.
Timothy Egan’s Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher places photographer Edward Curtis at the center of a vast network of individuals – scholars, newspaper men, naturalists, business moguls, medicine men, the President of the United States – in his quest to record the “diminishing world” of Native Americans at the turn of the 20th century. Egan’s book explores ideas of conservation, tradition, and the humanization of marginalized peoples. Join us as we honor Timothy Egan for sharing his vision. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. People without tickets will be seated at 6:45 pm if seats are available. Time: 7-8:30pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us | 503-675-2538
Feb. 11, Thurs.
Valentine Poetry Slam 706 Fourth St.
This is an event for teenage poets writing about love and all that that entails. Not a poet? Not a problem. Bring in poetry, or song lyrics, you like. Snacks provided. Time: 7-8pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us
Feb. 13, Sat.
Valentine Cooking Decorating for Teens 706 Fourth St.
Join us in getting into the Valentine spirit by decorating cookies. Supplies provided by the Teen Advisory Board. Grades 6 and up welcome. Time: 4-5pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us
Feb. 13, Sat. Art Throb
Marylhurst University, Hawthorne Room
Join the Lake Oswego Arts Council for an annual art gala will take place for lovers and lovers of art. The theme this year is inspired by the 1920s and 1930s Jazz decade, so feel free to dress up! There will be dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction. Time: 5pm Cost: $100 for single, $200 for couple For Tickets: artscouncillo.org (503) 534-5708
Feb. 17, Wed.
LO Schools Foundation Luncheon Oregon Golf Club
Parents of children in the district of Lake Oswego can learn about what their students need to do to prepare for, and get into, college, including taking the SAT. There will also be a raffle at this luncheon, the prize being a full day in-person prep course for the SAT as well as an online prep course. Time: All Day losfoundation.org
Feb. 20, Sat.
Aztec Indigenous Art 706 Fourth St.
Join Armando Cruz to learn and see Native American healing properties of gems and symbols for protection against evil and bad luck. All items for sale. Time: 11am-12pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us 8 | LO Neighbors – February 2016
Feb. 20, Sat.
LO Reads Day OMSI
Hear the behind the scenes story of Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science, a project 5 years in the making. Through four tribes, learn the ways in which traditional knowledge of indigenous communities and cutting-edge science are being applied to improve our world. OMSI’s Victoria Coats will speak from 6-6:30 pm. She is the principal investigator for the Roots of Wisdom project and a graduate of Lakeridge High School. Time: 5:30-7pm Cost: Mention LO Reads for a special all-day admission price of $7. OMSI opens at 9:30am. ci.oswego.or.us
Feb. 24, Wed.
Oregon, My Oregon
The Springs Living at Carman Oaks 3800 Carman Drive
Oregon Historical Society docent Sherry Johnston will explore the many layers and challenges of America’s largest migration west, from the first Americans and how they fought with or accepted the pioneers to the farming families, craftspeople, professionals, and some who wanted to escape creditors or the law and headed west over a span of 30 years. Time: 7-8:30pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us
Feb. 28, Sun.
Coming to Light Movie Screening Lewis and Clark College (Council Chambers, Templeton Center)
In this award-winning film, Anne Makepeace explores the often controversial nature of Curtis’ romantic images, and the meaning they have for Native Americans today. In the documentary, Native American descendants of Curtis’s photographic subjects, tell stories about the people in the pictures, and describe the way in which they are using the photographs to revive their own traditions in the modern world. Time: 1:30-3:30pm | Cost: Free ci.oswego.or.us
The Lake Oswego School Foundation
By Audrey Fisher
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he public education system in Lake Oswego is spectacular, affording students in this district with opportunities to prepare themselves for future endeavors in college and beyond. Part of the reason that the district does so well is because of charities like the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation, whose mission is to raise money for the district to enhance the quality of education. As of next year, the foundation will be celebrating 30 years of working towards that mission. Tony Brauer, who is now the President of the LO School Foundation, says that his family specifically moved to Lake Oswego for the school system, because it is the best in the state. Tony’s father was a high school teacher, and so he understands that a strong public education system can feel like an extended family. Tony believes we should all be taking steps in getting behind and supporting our public education systems, because the more money that goes into them, the better the quality of education, and the more opportunity for the students of Lake Oswego to go on to college, and be successful further on in life. “I am very passionate,” says Tony, “about seeing that my kids and every child in this community gets a world class education.”
Last year the foundation raised $1.5 million for Lake Oswego schools. Since 1994, the foundation has raised $22 million. These proceeds have bridged the gap between low state funding, and the districts want for high quality education. Donations come by way of individuals and businesses in the community as well as parents of students in the district. The money raised is given to the school district to hire and retain
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teachers, keep class sizes small, and increase the quality of education. For students, there is nothing more valuable than more one-on-one time with their teachers. This valuable resource helps students grow into their intelligence and strengths. For Lake Oswego, the foundation’s dedication to excellent education has paid off: the district has outstanding student performance, high graduation rates, a large percentage of college bound students, and an “excellent” rating by the State of Oregon on the State Report Card. Every year, the foundation hosts a luncheon, whose proceeds go to the school district. This year, the luncheon is hosting presenter Rob Franek, who analyzes colleges throughout the nation, and is considered an expert on what it takes for students to get into college. Hosting this nationally renowned speaker is an incredible opportunity for this community, especially for parents of students in Lake Oswego. At this presentation, parents can learn about what their students need to do to prepare for, and get into, college, including taking the SAT. There will also be a raffle at this luncheon, the prize being a full day in-person prep course for the SAT as well as an online prep course—both expensive and extremely helpful items. If you are a parent of children who go to schools in the district of Lake Oswego, the LO School Foundation is worth checking out and supporting. This year, the luncheon is on February 17th. You can find out more about the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation, and how to contribute to their cause, on their website www.losfoundation.org.
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Local Business Spotlight
Simple Floors By Audrey Fisher
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loors—we all walk on them, babies crawl on them, but how often do we think about the safety of their materials? The popular TV show 60 Minutes recently covered a scandal involving a national flooring company whereby their laminate floors made in China were found to have excessive amounts of formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical. Simple Floors is a local Portland-based flooring company, who are dedicated to excellent customer service, and safetyguaranteed flooring for your family. Simple Floors came into business 10 years ago, starting out primarily as an online retailer of flooring materials. The business has grown since its inception, and now sells a combination of their own brand floors as well as factory direct name brand floors in the market place. Furthermore, they are beginning to branch out into other lifestyle sectors, becoming a full-service design center for all interior design needs. At Simple Floors, customer service comes first. With a 5-star rating on Yelp, the highest rating for a flooring store in Portland, customers are taken care of by an attentive, knowledgeable staff. There is a great energy at Simple Floors, described aptly by Levi, the Sales Manager, “I like being around the people that I work with, and meeting with customers. A lot of times more than one of us helps a client. We work as a team, and that’s nice.” With thousands of flooring options to choose from at Simple Floors, having a friendly, team oriented staff helps streamline the process. The staff asks questions to better understand what the customer’s wants and needs are for their future floors. Knowing what
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type of floor, color, tone, and type of surface it will be placed on are essentials when deciding what kind of floor to buy. After finding out what the customer’s specifications are, the staff can guide them through the different types of flooring available. With so many options of flooring available, it may be difficult to decide what flooring to put in to your home or business. The staff at Simple Floors will ensure you have the proper flooring for your project. There are two types of floors at Simple Floors that have been very popular. The strand woven bamboo is renewable, “green”, and LEED certified. This is an extremely hard and dense type of floor, making it very durable. It is environmentally friendly, which explains why this would be a top seller in the PortlandMetropolitan area. Second to that is the specially engineered floor that Simple Floors creates themselves. The floor comes in layers. The top layer can be whatever type of flooring material the customer wants, usually something exotic. The floorboard is a multi-ply core board that is anywhere from 5 to 9 layers thick, and can be made from readily available material like birch or pine. The multi-ply core board makes the overall structure of the floor significantly more stable. Furthermore, Simple Floors is helping to save exotic woods by stretching resources in this engineered fashion. These floors too, like the bamboo, are green and renewable. So, if you want to love the floors you walk on, and know that they are safe for your family, visit Simple Floors. There is a showroom so that you can envision what your floor would look like. Visit their website at www.simplefloorspdx.com.
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Winter How to layer like a fashion insider!
Black trench coat: Completely reversible to soft fleece $195 Tribal Belt: Cinched at waist for a “new look”…with adjustable black leather sling. $80 Kemestry ▲ TIP: Add new life to your coat simply by belting it! Cinching your waist makes it all look so new! This styling trick works most coat styles; I’ve even seen some serious fashionistas belt puffer coats. ►TIP: Scarves also look smart belted over a dress or skirt…try it…guaranteed you’ll like the fresh change! Scarves can be worn in so many more ways than simply wrapped around the neck. Try the retro scarf tied around your head, tied in a knot around your shoulders or tied casually around your purse handle for extra pizzazz!
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Vegan leather jacket: Bright Cort blue. Skims the body perfectly with faggoting and quilted detail on shoulders. $135 Tribal Underpinning: Black crew neck. $55 Tees by Tina Flared Skirt: Vegan leather with Silver eyelets at hem. “60’s Girlie Style”… Inspired by Bridgette Bardot. $86 Dex Silver charm necklace: $32 Bracelet: Liquid silver cuff. $176 Winter white ¾ swing coat: “White is always right”…year round. $134 Luii Scarf: Smart and puffy, always versatile in black and white…simply wrapped. $31
layering – Tips and Trends Guess what?
Just because its winter doesn’t mean you have to resign to giving up on great style! It’s not all about clunky snow boots and down coats, it’s about dressing more creatively using layers, staying warm and of course not giving up on the “hottest” looking outfits! Layering is a big trend this winter, so pile on the layers… as “baby, its cold outside!” Start with a T-shirt, under a sweater, under a jacket, under a warm coat. Even a dress or skirt over a pair of slim pants looks smart! Chic women, now throw on a pair of tights under their ripped jeans and toss a sweater over a t-shirt, with a warm jacket. I’ve even resorted to layering my ski-trip long johns under my exercise tights, especially when walking. Oh yes…what we’ll do for great winter style! Comfort and warmth are a real priority and you’ll love these individual warm winter pieces…call them creative “of-the-moment” updates to your seasonal wardrobe.
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The “Guess” girl street smart textured jacket: Perfect fit with fray edged collar and cuffs in contrasting soft pink. $101 Yest Jegging: trouser in distressed grey/fits like a glove. $74 Essential top: cream w/elbow sleeve. $56 Tribal Silver and pearl long necklace: “egg in a nest.” $46 Local artistConnie Browne Bracelet: Liquid metal cuff. $115 Cross body bag: soft pink leather w/zippers. $79 ILT
Think of pairing a bright colored faux leather jacket, long sleeve T-shirt, with a mini (vegan) leather skirt and don’t forget your tights! All this actually allows you to pile on the light layers beneath, without looking like superman when you add your coat! This has been the European way to dress for years and now everyone wants to join in…just remember to finish with a uniquely Oregon twist of fresh and chic accessories. Be creative, add your trusty leggings, trousers and jeans under everything; they layer beautifully. Make sure you jumpstart 2016 in updated classics with new ideas and silhouettes that actually “freshen” up your closet for the season! Fashions provided by “The Difference” – Known for their “exceptional” personal style consultants and wide selection of fabulous fashions and jewelry. • Model: Brittany Pottle – Professional model, Married with two adorable sons. • Owner of JaDonne (Graphic) Designs • Loves to shop the LO scene to see what’s trending. Photos by Brian Geraths
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Crestline Capital Mike with wife Darcy and three children.
By Audrey Fisher magine you received a phone call over the holidays. A long lost relative had recently passed away, and left you with a sizable inheritance that you weren’t planning to receive. How do you invest some of it to make it last? Now, imagine you have a successful career and family with kids in school. Do you have a plan to invest your money effectively so that you can pay for your kids’ college and fund your retirement? Finally, imagine you are a recent retiree, relying on your savings and investment to fund your retirement. How do you do that?
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Mike Moore, a Lake Oswego resident, helps clients answer these kinds of questions every day. As the founder of Crestline Capital, LLC, an independent investment advisory
firm, Mike works with clients at various stages in their careers and lives to clearly define their goals and create a practical investment plan that will help make these goals achievable. “There’s nothing quite as rewarding as helping a client tackle challenges and make a sensible plan for their longterm financial success,” Mike says, “Many of my clients are initially overwhelmed by investment options, but over time become confident that they’ve found the right strategy for their lifestyle.” Before moving to Lake Oswego with his family in 2000, Mike worked at a large Wall Street investment bank for more than 15 years helping institutional customers invest in the capital market. He and his wife, Darcy, who worked at a venture capital firm, decided to move to Oregon to focus on raising their kids--two twin daughters, who are graduating from Stanford this June, and a son who is a junior at Lakeridge High School. “We visited Lake Oswego several times before moving here, and it seemed like the ideal place for us to raise our family,” Mike said. “It’s an extremely welcoming, familyfriendly community with excellent schools.” Mike soon became involved in the community through coaching his kids’ sports teams, volunteering at his kids’ schools and events, and joining the Rotary Club. Though he considered returning to the institutional bond business, he soon realized that Lake Oswego was the perfect place for him to focus on his true passion: helping individuals and families find a cost-effective, dependable investment strategy to meet their needs. He knew that investing can be a challenge and the incentives of the system are not always aligned for the individual investor. In 2007, Mike founded Crestline Capital, LLC, to work with successful individuals
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who want experienced, independent advice. The three founding tenets of Crestline Capital were simple: be transparent so that clients understand all the fees that they are paying, educate clients on the importance of being patient and focusing on long-term outcomes, and keep your advice practical and understandable so that clients can stick with their plans. “Many people mistake the most complex investment strategy for the best one,” Mike says, “I help my clients get the really important decisions right like keeping your fees and taxes down, avoiding reacting to the ups and downs of the market, and finding a practical plan you can stick with.” Mike’s advice for people who are unsure of how to best handle their investment challenge? It makes sense to talk to a financial advisor, someone who will have a more objective perspective on the challenges you are facing. It is easy to think you are above average and you can do it well on your own, but the financial markets can be an expensive place to learn difficult lessons. “When it’s not your money, you tend to see things that others do not. You can bring up things from a different perspective and discuss them in a collaborative way,” Mike said. “When you help clients avoid all the noise and see things more clearly, their stress level drops and their confidence soars.”
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Coloring: Not Just For Kids
By Audrey Fisher Feeling stressed out? Agitated? Forgetting to breathe?
It’s the start of the New Year, and now is the perfect time to dedicate some energy towards de-stressing techniques that are not only fun, but colorful. Remember when you were a stressfree kid, and there was nothing better than a fresh set of Crayola crayons and coloring book? Remember how much joy you found coloring inside (or even outside, you rebel) the lines? As a kid, I always entered local coloring competitions at the Holiday season. I’d feel a sense of pride anytime I walked past my colored Santa Claus hung up in the grocery store. I never won, but that’s besides the point. Now as an adult, most of us have traded crayons for the sophistication of pens and highlighters. Recently though, in an attempt to de-stress, I’ve taken a page out of my childhood coloring book, and I think you should too. The trend for adult coloring books has seen a recent rise in popularity. Around the world, adults are rediscovering the childhood magic of coloring, and for good reason. Coloring has therapeutic properties that help adults unwind from the stress of daily life. The action of coloring not only reminds us of the simpler times of our childhood, but activates both hemispheres of the brain, inciting both logic and creativity for the ultimate adulthood relaxation. Furthermore, coloring allows us to
engage in our oft forgotten childhood imagination. Simply put, when we focus on this act of creation, it takes our minds away from whatever is worrying us, and brings attention to making art—something that we should all be doing in whatever capacity we find ourselves attracted to. In this way, coloring is an active form of meditation. For those of us who struggle with the traditional forms of meditation, focusing on breath or other techniques, coloring may be a great alternative to bring focus back into the body. Like meditation, coloring blocks out negative thoughts and helps bring us into the present moment.
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Coloring is not only beneficial for combating stress, but for coping with disease. While coloring cannot cure our diseases, it brings us back into our bodies when we are faced with diagnoses that can leave us feeling disconnected. From cancer to depression and PTSD, research has shown that engaging in the creation of colorful works decreases symptoms of physical and emotional stress while bringing comfort. The best part about adult coloring? You don’t need to be an artist to fully receive the benefits from its therapy! Coloring is not recognized as art therapy, but that does not diminish its therapeutic effects. And coloring is something you can do at home, or with your kids. Even better, as an adult, you can uncork a bottle of wine and get to coloring.
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Diane Meade
from “Pets First Diane’s Priority Pet Care”
Loving Your Pets
WE LOVE OUR PETS! And many of us feel that our pets love us too! There is definitely a strong and special bond between a pet and its guardian. If we look at the behaviors that are attributed to showing love, we and our pets demonstrate these similarly. Cuddling, snuggling, petting, and grooming are some of these behaviors along with feeding and
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sharing our food. The more scientists study our fellow mammals, the more science is beginning to understand that animals possibly do have emotions and can express the emotion of what we call love. Based on my personal experience, I have found that all pets can and do show love in varying degrees. Thomasina, a beautiful white female cat who I was blessed to have for many years, would at times deliberately comfort me when I needed comforting. When I was pregnant with my first child, the baby sometimes would be rapidly moving, kicking and giving me a really difficult time. Sometimes when that happened, I’d lay down on my side, hoping the change of position would reduce the stress on my abdomen and back. It often didn’t work. Thomasina would come into my bedroom and hop up on the bed to lay down next to
me, she would then press her full body weight into my abdomen and begin purring rhythmically and loudly. Within a few minutes the baby quieted and went into her own restful state. I’m convinced that Thomasina knew what I was experiencing and comforted me because she loved me.
The love we share with our animals provides benefits for both the pet and its guardian. It has been proven that a person with a chronic or terminal illness that cares for a pet stays in better health than someone else in similar circumstances who does not have a pet. Somehow that pet becomes important enough to strengthen our will to live and remain healthier. We also see this in the lives of homeless people. The bond between a homeless person and their dog keeps the pair in better health than either would be on their own.
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So truly love your pet and let it love you back. You both will be better off!
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Robert & Syndi McIver Village Home Tour
“Welcome to our beautiful home! We raised our family here in Brian Meadows and have loved living in this family-friendly community. Being walking distance to the wonderful LO schools and to our majestic nature preserves, has been such a plus. We have always enjoyed our great backyard which borders the woods for such tranquil privacy. Our family has spent many hours playing and entertaining here.”
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Congratulate your Graduate with the Gift of Travel
o you have a loved one graduating from high school or college this year? A unique way to honor and celebrate their achievement is to plan a special graduation journey. A well-deserved vacation after all their hard work is something any graduate is sure to remember for years to come. It has been a long standing tradition for many students to take some time and explore Europe, hiking through various countries, often for several months before returning home. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, this tradition is no longer as common, but many graduates would still be excited to take a special trip to mark the end of a big part of their lives. Planning a graduation journey should begin before diplomas or degrees are received. Now is an ideal time to make reservations for a once in a lifetime experience. The early part of year is when many cruise companies and tour operators offer special promotions with great savings available. By taking advantage of this “sale season” in the travel industry, you can send your graduate off on an incredible trip which could include more than you might expect.
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Living in the Northwest you may not think that Alaska has much to offer, but the majestic beauty and extensive wildlife are truly a different experience from what we have in our region. If your graduate loves to fish or enjoys outdoor recreation, Alaska is one place they must go. A cruise to Alaska is one of the best ways to visit the Yukon State. These cruises are also easy to get to as you need not fly across country or down south. A train or drive up to Seattle can get you and your graduate on your way to viewing glaciers and grizzlies, ready to kayak among whales, or hike around Denali National Park. Cruise companies such as Holland America Line also offer pre and post packages, so you can spend more time exploring Alaska. One of the best ways to get deep into the state and experience the natural wonders of the great north is by train. Planning a cruise and land package combines two trips into one with ease. Hawaii is a great place if warm and tropical is more fitting for your graduate. We have direct flights available from PDX, so less travel time is needed. Once in Hawaii there are many ways you can plan a vacation. From all-inclusive resorts to self-sufficient condos, all the amenities you want are available. The islands of Hawaii provide different vacations for different passions. Oahu offers all kinds of recreational fun, and a thriving night life. If your graduate is big on surfing, each of the islands offers amazing waves at different beaches, enough to plan a vacation all around this one activity. There is a relaxed and quieter side of the Hawaiian Islands as well. Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii offer pristine beaches, unique view-points and recreational activities such as scuba diving, fishing and hiking or horseback riding. Europe still holds great allure for the traveling graduate. If three months is too long, traveling along the British Isles for a few weeks is a great alternative. A week spent in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland each can give your loved one an incredible tour of these beautiful, historic lands. There are guided tours available that can help you reach all the ancient and medieval sites of the past, or get a taste of each country’s best brews and distilled favorites. You can also easily travel around on your own. The British Isles are relatively easy to drive and offer many different regions worth exploring. One of the best ways to tour these islands is to stay at Bed and Breakfast establishments. These are a budget friendly alternative to hotels and often the owners are more than happy to introduce you to the local pub or best fishing, golf or hiking spots around. Wherever your graduate has in mind to travel, for a small fee, we at C.P. Trips can help you plan the perfect graduation gift. Make it a surprise or plan your trip together, call us today and we will get you on your way.
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