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■ Volunteering for Oregon State Parks is a way to travel, learn Of note
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Michael and Stephanie Ferland found a way to afford retirement, have fun and be outdoors as much as they want to. The Eugene couple work as camp hosts for the Oregon State Parks Department, something Stephanie’s parents had already done. “What you see over there is our house,” says Stephanie, pointing toward their fifthwheel travel trailer situated on the beautiful rural site of Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site. “And we’ve been on the road for 10 years.” They started out hosting in privately-owned parks, “but we wanted to get away from private campgrounds and do something different,” she says. Camp hosting is really a culture within a culture, a place where thousands of individuals are discovering a gratifying way to enhance their retirement years. The benefits are social, intellectual and economic. During 2015-16, Oregon State Parks engaged 3,672 host volunteers in park locations throughout the state. “The Park Host Program is one of our volunteer programs,” says Tammy Baumann, valley region visitor experience coordinator. “It is a residential program, so even in our day-use parks, our hosts reside within the park, usually for an assignment of about 30 to 90 days.” The residential program works by giving the camp host a space within the park. It usually has full hook-ups for a recreational vehicle, and each park has a range of services and facilities. “They do not pay rent, but neither are the positions subsidized,” Baumann says. For some, camp hosting has become a year-round way of life. “We have quite a few hosts who (volunteer) exclusively for us,” Baumann says. “We call them full-time RV’ers, and they host all year long within the parks system.” Oregon State Parks schedules assignments 12- to 18-
For more information about Oregon State Park’s Camp Host program, visit oregonstateparks.org, or call 800-551-6949.
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Watch for our September article on Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site and find out why Michael Ferland says this beam he’s touching here is what they call “The Lincoln Log.” months in advance, so the hosts can map out what their year ahead will look like. “There are also volunteers who have a full-time home and volunteer during a specific season and then return to their homes,” Baumann says. Being a camp host means choosing from a diversity of experiences, from day-use to maintenance to cabin host. “Each park has its own little unique thing,” Baumann says. “Up at Silver Falls, volunteers may be running a hike in collaboration with our nonprofit partner. At Collier, you’ve got big events, museums. At Willamette Mission, they’re right next to the equestrian area and they work with the equestrian team a lot. At Champoeg, we have interpretive volunteers as well as store center volunteers. So, the opportunities and the kinds of work you can be doing really varies.”
Camp host positions are basically divided into seven categories: campground, day-use, visitor services, maintenance, interpretive, yurt or cabin, and extended stay/special project. “It is really an opportunity to match how you want to serve, what you’re good at, with what we need to have done, and there’s enough of that to go around,” Baumann says. Within the application process, volunteers indicate all their preferences, not only listing the type of work they are interested in, but also any physical limitations. “Limitations do not eliminate you but would identify what jobs you could do,” Bauman says. Other portions of the application indicate geographic and climate choices, as well as availability. “Their availability really drives how they interact with our system,” she says. “It’s re-
ally accommodating and flexible for people’s schedules — recognizing that volunteer services (are) a part of people’s lives, not their entire lives.” People want to volunteer in a certain way so that on their days off they can go be with family, or in a certain environment, Baumann says. “So then placing those volunteers in those certain parks is pretty important — so the application process asks those questions.” The Ferlands have family who live in Seattle and Sacramento, so it’s both logical and enjoyable for them to volunteer as camp hosts. They have served two seasons at Collier and currently have returned to Thompson’s Mills for their third season. In May, they logged their 1,000th-hour of service, certainly a sign of how this lifestyle fits them. Having both been teachers,
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and Michael also a mechanic, the Ferlands have affectionately embraced their role as tour guides, sharing the rich history and mechanics of Thompson’s Mills. They also help park ranger Tom Parsons with site projects that arise and for which they are well-suited. Stephanie, for example, enjoys feeding the friendly resident chickens, ducks and turkeys. Farm fresh eggs is one unique benefit of this particular assignment. Michael appreciates how Oregon State Parks and the park rangers not only provide great support and training, but also make them feel needed and important. “We need to make sure that we take care of our volunteers, that we continue to provide them really good experiences, integrate them into our parks family, and into what matters to them and make it meaningful to them,” Baumann says, “because there’s other places for them to go and we want them to be here.” Without volunteers, would we still have parks? “Absolutely,” she says. “But would the experience that you have at parks be what it is without our volunteer core? No. We can only be so much. (Our volunteers) are basically the face of our department. They are a critical part of our front-line team.” The Ferlands have found that it makes more than economic sense to volunteer as camp hosts. “The biggest reason we started in this, for us, it was a way that we could afford our retirement,” Stephanie says. “(However), it’s not work,” Michael says. “It’s fun. It’s giving back. It’s making a difference. I love it.” “Yes,” Stephanie says. “It’s been a great experience.” ■
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■ Healthy bees make for a healtheir garden By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Environmental news often focuses on the health of the honeybee population, but there are actually approximately 600 species of bees living in Oregon. In fact, honeybees are not even native to North America. They were brought here by European settlers in the 1620s, and over time have become the most wellknown and widely-used pollinators. Yet all bees pollinate crops in orchards and our backyard gardens. Some of Oregon’s native bees don’t look like bees, so you may not even be aware of how many different types of pollinators you actually have in your yard. Even if you’re not a beekeeper yourself, there are things you can do to help support the health of honeybees, native bees (which do not make honey but do an out-
Courtesy of Ken Ograin
Ken and Nancy Ograin of Elmira examine their beehives. Ken is a board member of the Lane County Beekeepers Association and got his first hive about 20 years ago. standing job of pollinating), and pollinators in general. Many local residents turn to the Lane County Beekeepers Association for information and guidance. In April, for example, discussion cen-
tered on checking beehives for a parasite called varroa mites, just one of the threats to the honeybee population. Other threats include pesticides and habitat loss. Beekeeper Dewey Caron,
who manages a website that surveys beekeepers about their hives, reported that 40 percent of the hives kept by backyard beekeepers in Oregon did not survive the winter of 2015-16. And based on
data he’s received so far for this past winter, the decimation rate was 44 percent. He also reported that Senate Bill 929, known as the Oregon Pollinator Protection
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Act, did not pass the Oregon Legislature, an announcement that elicited an audible groan from the audience of about 200 guests. If passed into law, the act would have required the state department of agriculture to classify neonicotinoids as restricteduse pesticides.
Today’s beekeepers It’s not easy being a beekeeper today. Twenty years ago, the importance of pollinators to agriculture was not well understood by the general public. Now, awareness is mostly centered on the fact that honeybees in particular, and pollinators in general, are in danger. Ken Ograin, 75, of Elmira, a board member of the Lane County Beekeepers Association, is a mentor and instructor for the Oregon State Master Beekeepers Program. He got his first hive in 1996, after three years of poor crops from his fruit trees. “I started reading articles
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Nancy and Ken Ograin got their beehives after three years of poor crops from their fruit trees.
about the disappearance of the honeybee due to the accidental introduction of the parasite the varroa mite, which
spread in a matter of five years across the United States and wiped out 80 percent of all wild honeybees,” Ograin says.
“People who had backyard small orchards all of a sudden were not getting a crop.” Oregon’s native bees pollinate our berries; flowers, such as clover that are grown for seed; and carrots, cherries, apples, peaches, pears, strawberries and sunflowers. Almonds and avocados, grown extensively in California, rely almost entirely on pollination by honeybees. If we lost all honeybees today, these native bees would do some pollinating, but the amount of these crops we would get would drop significantly. “Instead of going to the store and paying $1.99 for a watermelon, we’d probably be paying $25 or $30 for a watermelon,” Ograin says. “We’d have to want it pretty bad. It’s not that they wouldn’t exist anymore, but they’d be pretty expensive.” The Portland-based Xerces Society is a nonprofit conservation organization focused on insects. “People say we’re the Audubon Society of insects,” says Matthew Shepherd, communications director. “We do outreach, education
What you can do
beekeeper and telling them when you plan to use pesticides or herbicides in your yard. The beekeeper can close their hive that day, so their bees aren’t foraging when you spray. “Once they spray it’s not going to be toxic,” Ograin says. “What’s toxic is if the bees happen to be flying the same time they’re spraying.” If you plan to spray weeds such as dandelions in your yard, Ograin recommends mowing down the flowers first. “The bees won’t be visiting the weeds in your yard if there are no flowers,” he says. “Being a good neighbor goes both ways. His bees are going to pollinate your fruit trees, your strawberries and raspberries.”
“Ideally, people wouldn’t use insecticides in their gardens,” says Matthew Shepherd, communications director, Xerces Society. “They would find a more natural balance. If you garden for pollinators you’re creating a garden with a diversity of flowers that bloom through the seasons, and you’re also creating a diverse habitat for everything else. You’re also drawing in insects that are predators of pest species.”
Read the labels Use pesticides and herbicides only as directed. “Most of the products on the market that are used for pest controls will state on the label that it’s highly poisonous to honeybees,” Ograin says. “It’s toxic to honeybees unless it specifically says it isn’t toxic to honeybees.”
Plant flowers Bees prefer blue to purple flowers, and the smaller the better. “They will visit any color flower, but blues and purples seem to be their favorites,” Ograin says. “If you have enough gar-
Be a good neighbor to beekeepers If you have a beehive in your neighborhood, consider getting to know the
den space they like all herbs, all mints and any of the clovers. There’s a myriad different plants they like.” The Xerces Society recommends certain plants. ■ Oregon grape — flowers early in the year ■ Red flowering currant ■ Asters ■ Goldenrod — lovely late season bloom ■ Lupine ■ Penstemon ■ Showy Milkweed — requires some space but it is also the host plant for monarch butterflies.
Provide nesting spots Native bees will nest in bare ground, dead trees, unmowed grass and other places that modern garden owners sometimes think of as “untidy.” These are important nesting spots so include them in your garden if you can. Bees will also nest in homemade bee boxes.
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and training as well as handson conservation work, advocacy work and promoting new policies and trying to get species protected under legislation.” Xerces Society primarily focuses on protecting native bees and other pollinators such as butterflies. Hummingbirds, some wasps, some flies and bats also do important pollination. “There are approximately 3,600 native species of bees in North America, from the big bumblebees all the way to the tiny bees just a fraction of an inch long that most people wouldn’t recognize as a bee,” Shepherd says. “In the Eugene area, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you had 80 or even 100 species of bees.” It doesn’t matter what bee we’re talking about, he says, they are still facing the same problems. “They are wildlife,” Shepherd says. “The loss of habitat, the flowers they need aren’t grown, they’re suffering because of insecticides. The problems are multiple and systemic.” ■
Bees need water If you’re worried about bees in your yard, cover your hot tub. Bees need water and will be attracted to water sources like pools and birdbaths. A neighborly beekeeper should provide water so the bees don’t have to visit other neighbors for water. Bees need minerals Sometimes people are surprised to see bees visiting their compost pile. When this happens, the bees are consuming trace amounts of minerals. Butterflies will do this, too.
Slow down and look around “For me one of the joys of gardening once you get into insects and once you slow down and start looking at the activity of insects, you suddenly discover that you have this great diversity that you weren’t aware of before,” Shepherd says. ■
It’s OK to laugh
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■ Henrik Bothe enjoys making others smile
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Above and below, Henrik Bothe (center) entertains an audience at a Kenyan refugee camp. He made the trip through Clowns Without Borders. Bottom, Bothe was mesmerized by plate spinning he saw on TV, and eventually mastered the trick himself.
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Laughter is a gift Henrik Bothe has shared with others all his life. He’s seen it work wonders, from retirement homes and company parties, to even the bleakest refugee camps in Kenya. In fact, it was in a crowded refugee compound of 200,000 unfortunate souls where Bothe’s comedic gift resulted in many smiling faces. Nearby, another 600,000 refugees were living in a compound, also fleeing the horrors of Sudan and Somalia. Bothe traveled to Africa through Clowns Without Borders, an organization that brings joy to conflicted areas around the world. He brought his clown/comedy routine — complete with spinning, juggling plates and ropes, and magic tricks — and watched as his audience was so entranced by his skills that they thought he might be a ghost. “Some came forth after the entertainment and said to me, ‘So good of you,’ but one person said, ‘Good for you,’ and he was right,” Bothe says. “It was good for me because this is my life and if I could, I would do this for nothing.” Visiting Kenya gave him a new perspective on life. In Kenya, the land is arid and the temperature hovers at 100 degrees, even late at night. “The people have nothing,” he says, remembering how he spotted a young boy playing with a wooden stick as his only toy, and comparing it to children in the United States who feel unsatisfied, even with a room full of toys. Their circumstances are primitive, but Bothe says he saw less despair than the homeless that line some Portland streets. In the refugee camps,
the people live on 1,200 calories a day, fed by the United Nations. “And most Americans eat three times the calories,” he says. While many in his group remained in the U.N. community, Bothe wanted to see more, so he set out on foot, hiking the bush. If he came upon Kenyans, he communicated through simple hand gestures — a wave or friendly pat on the back. Seeing in real life what he had only previously seen on the pages of National Geographic was eye-opening. Bothe says the people are nomadic. “The people in these compounds have walked for months to get here, to escape rape, pillage and killings.” The experience reminded him that people of all ages and cultures love to laugh. And that he likes to be the one to make
them laugh. Bothe has been a performer since he was a toddler, growing up in Denmark, and remembering when he accidentally drove the family VW bug into the sea. With fortune on his side, he made a quick escape, but the experience stuck with him. Later, he was mesmerized by plate-spinning acts on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” It meant a lot of broken dishes in his mother’s kitchen, and harrowing attempts with his father’s knives in the woodshop, until he was able to receive proper training at Aarhus Theater Academy, where he focused on performing arts. He got his professional start in Europe in the 1980s, forming a comedy duo with David Gomez, then relocating to San Francisco where he joined the thriving New Vaudeville and was introduced to the world of improvisational theater. He spun his career in Hawaii and Seattle, headlined several cruise ships, and finally settled in Portland. He’s entertained around the world, and his plate spinning routine is a big hit. He has appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion,” the Jay Leno show, at Las Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace, in a cabaret in Paris and still tours theaters in the United States. He’s also been on TV in China and performed in a state circus in St. Petersburg, Russia. The one country where he’d like to perform is his native Denmark because he still has family there. He’d love to bring along his children — Kaya, 17, and Noa, 15 — who sometimes join his act at the Oregon Country Fair in Eugene. ■
LOVELY LEMONS
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By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
There aren’t many fruits that can go from being an ingredient in savory marinades and sauces, to salad dressings and even desserts. Even more, it’s the main ingredient in a classic summertime refresher — lemonade. Lemons seem pretty amazing. “The versatility of lemons is what makes them truly special,” says Joan Wickham, director of communications for Sunkist Growers in California. “Lemons are a fantastic kitchen staple that brighten up recipes from savory to sweet while also adding a beautiful pop of color that can brighten summertime in a number of ways.”
A sunny start According to the extension service at University of CaliforniaDavis, citrus fruits were introduced to the United States by mission padres. The first known citrus orchard was planted in 1804 at the San Gabriel mission. The first commercial citrus orchard was planted in 1841 in what is now downtown Los
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Angeles. Navel oranges were the first to take over, with lemon and grapefruit orchards growing in popularity in the 1890s. Approximately 400 boxes of lemons per planted acre are produced in California, as of 2016. Just under 46,000 acres are planted in lemons in California. Most of the lemons we see here in Oregon have the Sunkist sticker on them. As big as Sunkist is, it’s actually a not-for-profit marketing cooperative owned by thousands of citrus growers in California and Arizona. “Together, our growers are able to provide lemons, both conventional and organic, year-round,” Wickham says. “We also offer Meyer lemons — a less acidic variety that is a cross between a mandarin orange and lemon — year-round and specialty varieties such as pink variegated lemons and seedless lemons sporadically based on availability.” Did you know there were so many varieties?
(with permission from Sunkist)
Makes 6 servings 1 cup freshly-squeezed Sunkist lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 4 cups water 1 Sunkist lemon, cut into cartwheel slices for garnish Ice cubes In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the water, lemon slices and ice. Blend well.
A beneficial fruit Nothing satisfies on a hot summer day like lemonade. American settlers used to satisfy their thirst with drinks made from sweetened vinegar, called shrubs. Making vinegar was a way to preserve fruits that had a short shelflife, but the drinks were also refreshing. Why? Because the acids in vinegar and lemons, stimulate salivation. Sour flavors stimulate salivation more than any other flavors. The body reflects its need for liquids with a dry mouth. Drinking something that stimulates a
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■ This versatile fruit is perfect for all your summer dishes
cooking and finishing with 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adding the juice last adds a more flavorful punch, helps green vegetables keep their color and protects texture of meat dishes.”
wet mouth makes the body feel more hydrated and satisfied. When you’re shopping for lemons, look for ones that feel heavy for their size — that means they are filled with juice. They should be shiny, with unblemished skin. It should even feel a bit oily. Typical grocery store lemons have a thick skin. Meyer lemons are prized for their juiciness and thin skin. They are sweeter, with a more complex fragrance and taste. But what else can lemons do? If you’re trying to reduce your sodium intake, Wickham points to a study Sunkist conducted with culinary school Johnson and Wales. “We found that using lemon juice and zest reduced sodium by up to 75 percent in vegetable dishes without sacrificing flavor,” she says. “The chefs at Johnson and Wales also determined an ‘optimal blend’ to provide direction to consumers about the best way to leverage lemons as a salt alternative (or S’alternative). For two- to four-serving recipes calling for salt, consumers can reduce sodium content by using 1/4 teaspoon salt and a 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest during
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If you want to bring your pets, be sure to plan ahead By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Paws up for pet-friendly places to stay, sites to see, and things to do. More people are traveling with their pets these days, and finding the right venues can be a challenge. “But whether you are traveling with your cat or dog by car, airplane, ship or train, there are plenty of things you can do to make it easier on your pets,” says Terri Ellen. “When thinking about your trip, let’s do what’s the safest and most comfortable for them.” The owner of Nature’s Pet Market and Sunny Paws Grooming in South Salem, Ellen says if taking a pet along, aim for a safe and lowstress trip. “By car, the most important thing you can do happens to also be the safest and most comfortable way for any pet to travel and that is inside a crate or carrier,” she says. “The crate should be anchored to the vehicle using a seat belt or other secure means.” Another way to secure a pet is to use a seatbelt strap that attaches to a harness or a pet seat which secures to the seatbelt. When Ellen travels with Toovie, her 13-year-old Chihuahua, she takes along a collapsible water bowl, a favorite toy, lots of moist treats, a small bottle of sham-
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When Kirstie Bingham and Mike Kelly vacation, they bring along their three dogs, including Jasper and Britten (above). These pet owners have found that it’s very important to plan ahead when bringing their dogs. poo, a comb or hairbrush, a blanket, chews, an extra leash, calming treats, poop bags, food and a laminated photo of her and her dog to prove ownership. “And remember to give your pet plenty of rest stops to stretch their legs and do their business,” Ellen says. “And very important, please don’t ever leave your pet alone in a car.” If traveling by air or train, find out if pets are allowed in the cabin/car and if an additional cost is required. Ask about any special pet health and immunization requirements, specific carrier types, and other regulations. And make sure to use a collar/harness that won’t catch in carrier doors. “If a dog has to ride in a
cargo hold, you are better off driving or leaving the dog at home,” Ellen advises. Kirstie Bingham travels with three dogs. These include her partner Mike’s dogs: Agnes, a rat terrier and “super lap dog”; Britten, a rat terrier mix; and her dog, Jasper, a cocker spaniel. Water, a container for the water, a travel container that has two bowls and dog food are their “musts” for traveling. Toss in a folding travel kennel, two booster seats for the two smaller dogs, a few toys and they’re ready to go. “We feel better that we don’t have to deal with the stress of a sitter, that we get to have them with us, and that sometimes it opens up different places that we wouldn’t normally see,” says
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Bingham, a recovered actor, former network TV script suand now a pervisor writer/transcriber. “It just depends on where we’re taking them.” In March, the couple took their dogs with them to a conference in San Francisco. “We all stayed at the Hallmark Resort,” she says. “It was just over an hour to get out there, and the dog-friendly rooms opened up right outside. We got to stay at the beach, take the dogs for a walk.” The hotel, Bingham says, was “super dog-friendly,” including a welcome kit with dog treats, dog towels, Frisbee, water bottles, dog sheet and toys. She advises booking ahead and early. Less spendy accommodations are mainly just “dog-friendly,” she says. “There are often limited numbers of dog-friendly rooms in a hotel,” she says. “A lot of hotels have a maximum of two-dog limits and/or they
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have additional dog fees. “KOA is a really good option even if you’re not a camper, as a lot of them have bare bones cabins called Kamping Kabins,” she adds. “You bring your own linens and towels, and there’s no TV, but they usually have Wi-Fi. I crossed the country with two cats from New York to Los Angeles and that was by far one of the easier places to stay with pets. And cheap.” Bingham advises bringing an extra duvet, your own dog towels and dog poo bags. “We’ve also had a lot of luck with Red Roof Inns,” she says. “And Airbnbs. Again, check rules on number of dogs and dog deposits, but a lot of them are more likely to be easier with dogs than a hotel as they’re houses.” Bingham’s favorite place to visit with her canines’ pals is Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth, Wash. Another good source for tips on traveling with pets is travelchannel.com. ■
PIONEER GIRL
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By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Mention the “Little House on the Prairie” books to your friends and acquaintances and their faces light up as they recall childhood memories. One Northwest therapist speaks fondly of the days her mother would read the books to her and her five siblings. In fact, she was so captivated by the main character Laura (named after author Laura Ingalls Wilder) that she named her own daughter Laura. Another local resident says she was an avid reader of Wilder’s young adult novels. She remembers finishing a book and going into her bedroom and sobbing. So it’s no wonder that Pamela Smith Hill’s latest book, “Pioneer Girl, An Annotated Autobiography,” which she edited, has sold 160,000 copies and become a best seller, much to her shock. It’s even being translated into Japanese and is due to come out as an ebook. The 356 pages include 125 images, maps, records of that period and some never-beforepublished true stories. It’s a project of the South Dakota Historical Society Press. Hill, a striking woman with a flair for interesting attire, is Wilder’s biographer. She began reading her books when she was age 10, and visited Rocky Ridge Farm for the first time a year later. Hill grew up in the Ozarks on a small acreage in Springfield, Missouri, just 40 miles from the farm where Wilder wrote her books. “Her stories resonated with me, not so much because of their pioneer settings, but because Laura in the ‘Little House’ books grew up to write them,” Hill says. “I grew up on a steady diet of Bible stories and old TV westerns. Maybe that’s why I like to write about the past.” For Hill, Wilder became more than a revered children’s book writer. “She became a ‘Writer’ — with a capital W — and I began to realize that writ-
NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JULY 2017
■ Local author has spent her life captivated by frontier author Laura Ingalls Wilder
ing for children demanded as much artistry, perhaps even more, than writing for adults.” In the late 1970s, Hill often wrote about Wilder for South Dakota tourism. When she left the state in 1982, she packed up a big box of Wilder interview notes and research materials. In the years that followed, Hill moved from Kansas to Colorado to Oregon — and the box moved with her. When Hill began teaching creative writing classes at Washington State University in Vancouver, she often quoted from Wilder’s work, sometimes to the surprise of her students, who expected more esoteric (and adult) examples of great literary fiction. Then, in 2001, Hill began to reread all of Wilder’s work closely, as part of an internet history project for the South
Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs. “I came to think that geographically, at least, I’ve lived Wilder’s life in reverse — starting in Missouri, then moving to South Dakota, and finally ending up where Pa always wanted to be — in Oregon.” She’s noticed other parallels. Hill met her husband in South Dakota and, like Manly was to Laura, her husband is 10 years older than her. “Just a few days separated our birthdays, so we celebrated them together, as Laura and Manly did,” she says. “Our only daughter was born in South Dakota.” She started her career as a journalist
— like Wilder, for a Missouri newspaper. Hill says she didn’t embrace the prairie as readily as Wilder had. “I longed for rocky hills; low, hazy skies; and the lush blue-green of the Ozarks,” she says. On her first day in South Dakota, she wept. “Over the next few months, I reread Wilder,” and as she did, she began to understand “the subtle beauty of the plains and learned to read the sky to see what each day would bring.” She also began to appreciate the power and beauty of language as well. What could be more perfect, Hill says, than the language of simplicity. In 1994, she left the corporate world behind and started writing books for young adults, the first of which was a novel, “Ghost Horses.” She continues to teach and write, and is the author of award-winning young adult novels. Sept. 16 is Wilder Day, an annual one-day celebration at Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri, sponsored by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum Association. Each year more than 30,000 people from the United States and 20 other countries make a pilgrimage to the site. The home is now a museum of memorabilia, including the desk where she wrote the books from 1932 to 1943 based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family. The “Little House” books contain plenty of historical facts about Wilder’s childhood during which the family endured hardship and terror. At the age of 65, Wilder published the first of her eight “Little House” books. They begin with the story of her early childhood years in Wisconsin and end with her courtship and marriage. She was 76 years old when she finished the final book in the series. She and her husband lived on the remaining
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To view some of Pamela Hill’s Missouri State University lectures, visit youtube.com/watch?v=r naJvnknm08. To see her lecture on “Pioneer Girl” at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, visit c-span.org/person/ ?pamelahill. “Pioneer Girl,” which was never published, was written in 1929-30.
70 acres of Rocky Ridge until Wilder’s death at age 90. Twelve years later, “Little House on the Prairie” became a popular TV series based on her stories. It ran for nine seasons. Hill says the TV version was “sunnier” and not nearly as good as the literary version. Wilder succeeded beyond her wildest dreams at taking a unique time and place of adventure, hardship and simple pleasures and making it real to scores of young readers around the world. Readers were intimately involved in Laura’s feisty nature as opposed to her sister Mary’s more gentle approach. Laura was competitive and sometimes mean to the sister she dearly loved and whom she felt was prettier with her blue eyes and blonde hair. Mary lost her sight in 1879 at the age of 14. Just a few years ago, Hills says, medical researchers postulated that her blindness had been caused by viral meningoencephalitis. Both the real and the fictional Laura Ingalls became her sister’s “eyes.” Laura described the world for Mary so she could “see” and experience the world. Mary’s blindness also meant that the real and fictional Laura began earning a living as a teenager, to help support the family’s expenses to send the real and fictional Mary to Iowa College of the Blind in Vinton, Iowa. The “Little House” books are full of frontier drama — multiple blizzards, fires, and predators (wolves play a recurring role). Young readers experience these episodes as adventures; adult readers see them as harrowing experiences that tested the fictional family’s courage, resilience, and optimism. The book of the entire family’s experiences on the new frontier caught the fancy of young adults because she wrote about real people and things that actually happened. After Wilder’s death, her daughter Rose Wilder Lane edited the diary her mother had written as she and Manly traveled to Missouri. ■
Ombudsman honors its volunteers JULY 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
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By MICHELLE TE
BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Dan Dunham watched as his parents aged and their life situation changed. They went from owning and running a farm, then downsizing to a smaller home, and finally moving to a residential care facility. “It was a natural progression,” he says. “And I saw that their needs were being met, and they were well cared for.” It also raised a new awareness in Dunham about the issues involved in long-term care, and he eventually began volunteering to ensure that residents in care facilities were getting just that — care. “It’s interesting, and I think I can help,” says Dunham, who lives in Corvallis and volunteers as a certified ombudsman for the state’s Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In the past three years, he has visited 70 foster homes, speaking with residents, and ensuring that they are getting the care they deserve. He also feels a special calling as a man visiting other men in residential care. “We need more men ombudsmen,” he says. “I’ve felt that’s a calling, to be available to aging men, to listen and understand what’s happening with them.” Dunham offered his views during the ombudsmen’s an-
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Above, Carol Hankins, shown here with Fred Steele, received national recognition for her volunteer efforts. Above right,Charlene Bigelow was recognized in the Eugene Register-Guard for her efforts with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office. nual training conference in Wilsonville in early May. More than 120 volunteers from around the state came to the conference, where they learned about reporting their finds, efforts by care facilities to minimize frailty among their residents, and information about the ombudsman office’s past and present initiatives in the Oregon Legislature, among other topics. At the conference, several
individuals were recognized, including one who received national attention. Carol Hankins, who has contributed 4,100 hours over five years as a certified ombudsman, was selected by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to be highlighted in April for National Volunteer Week. She says, “My volunteer service has increased and deepened my awareness of the need
for immediate and significant improvement in the delivery of services to seniors living in Oregon’s long-term care facilities, particularly for seniors with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. It has motivated me to do what I can.” Hankins’ advocacy for residents has helped them receive more timely assistance from staff for pain relief, retain the right to remain in their homes, experience greater dignity and respect, have a better understanding of their rights, and receive the most appropriate placement. She is known to go “over and above” when working for a resident. Hankins also volunteers on the advisory council for NorthWest Senior and Disability Services, and serves as an advocate with the Alzheimer’s Association. Another volunteer who has
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received recognition is Charlene Bigelow, who has been a certified ombudsman for about 15 years. She advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, protecting their rights and dignity while ensuring quality care. She learns of residents’ concerns and works to correct situations by cooperating with facility staff. She also mentors new trainees. Additionally, she volunteers as an OSU Extension Master Gardener, and with Sponsors, Inc. “Charlene is gentle, kind, attentive, patient and nonjudgmental with her residents, and yet charming, clear, succinct and firm with the facility staff,” says Diane Bishop, of the LTC Ombudsman office. “Hundreds of residents have had a better quality of life due to her advocacy.” National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate and thank the many volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman recognizes its 190 volunteers who provided 28,456 hours of service in 2016 for residents who are elderly or disabled. More volunteers are needed, and a monthly online training is scheduled to facilitate those who are interested. Call 800522-2602, or visit Oregon. gov/ LTCO for more information. ■
HEALTHY Vibes
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JULY 2017
Providing care for the caretaker By DR. SUSAN CORZILIUS
When a loved one is suffering from a terminal illness, one of the hardest and most selfless things we can do is act as a caregiver for them. However, being a caretaker can take an emotional and physical toll; studies show that 40 to 70 percent of caregivers are significantly stressed from their duties and half of those are clinically depressed. And since the concerns around the end of life are so significant, the needs of caregivers often fall by the wayside. Because of the often prohibitive cost of hiring a fulltime caregiver for an ill loved
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one, many people end up taking on the role of primary or even secondary caretaker. As a result, people add extra errands and meal preparation to their already busy lives full of jobs, children, and other responsibilities. Additionally, caregivers may feel guilty for being stressed out or tired when their loved one is dying. They may feel as though they should push on and not feel sorry for themselves in the final days of their loved one’s life. During these difficult times, it’s important to remember that looking out for yourself and your health is one of the most important things you
can do as a caretaker. If you aren’t looking after your own well-being, you risk being unable to take care of others. Going to the doctor and addressing your own health is a great place to start. It may be easy to push off your own medical appointments until a more convenient time but it’s not advised. The same goes for good nutrition. Although getting fast food may seem like the quickest option, your mental and physical health will improve when you take the time to eat wholesome, nourishing meals. Getting outside to exercise is helpful for the stressed-out body and mind. And while it may feel
impossible to find the time for enough sleep, an adequate amount of rest is vital during this difficult time. Finally, emotional health is just as important. Respite care, if possible, should be implemented on a regular basis; even an hour to go for a walk or take a nap can be revitalizing. Anything that helps you relieve stress, such as yoga, spending time outdoors or reading, should become a priority. Finally, let yourself feel what you are feeling without putting negative labels on it; it’s OK to be sad or tired. Acknowledging your emotions without judgment will make them much
easier to deal with. This is an extremely difficult time for everybody, but it doesn’t have to be impossible to cope with. If you as a caregiver are able to make your own well-being a priority, you will not only be better at assisting your loved one, but you will be more likely to have the mental, physical, and emotional energy to enjoy the time you have left with them. Check out more resources for caregivers at Kaiser Permanente online. ■ (Susan Corzilius, M.D., practices family medicine at the Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office in Salem.)
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meet certain requirements. ■ Get your benefit verification letter. ■ Check your benefit and payment information and your earnings record. ■ Change your address and phone number. ■ Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment. ■ Request a replacement Medicare card. ■ Get a replacement SSA1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season.
If you currently don’t receive benefits, you can request a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain requirements, check the status of your application or appeal, as well as access a number of other useful resources. Since my Social Security became available in May 2012, more than 30 million people have created and use my Social Security accounts. As of June 10, 2017, we require a second method to
check the identification of my Social Security account holders when they register or sign in. This is in addition to the first layer of security, a username and password. You will be able to choose either your cell phone or your email address as your second identification method. Using two ways to identify you when you log on will help better protect your account from unauthorized use and potential identity fraud. If you plan to select email as your second method, you can ensure that the one-time security code email does not go into your spam or junk folder by adding NO-REPLY@ssa.gov to your contact list. We’re committed to using the best technologies and standards available to protect our customers’ data. This new security advancement is just one of the ways we’re ensuring the safety of the resources entrusted to us. The my Social Security portal will also now automatically adjust to the size of the screen and kind of device you are using – such as a tablet, smart phone, or computer. No matter what type of device you choose, you will have full, easy-to-use access to your personal my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myacc ount/. Our new my Social Security design puts you in control — whether you’re using a computer, smart phone, or tablet. ■
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SERVICES OFFERED
Offering 20 Private Rehab Suites. Surrounded by trees and gardens in the hills of Eugene, Valley West Health is a family-oriented community providing excellent care and rehabilitation to the surrounding communities. • Skilled nursing care/Innovative wound care • Excellent in-house therapy team • Palliative, Hospice & Respite Care • Transportation from Acute Care Facility • Large campus-like setting • Excellent activity and dining programs • Long-term care options available We are Medicare/Medicaid Certified, and accept most insurance plans.
RETIREMENT LIVING CHOICES
Aster Apartments
1955 3rd Street Springfield, OR 97477 Contact Waitlist Department for information on how to get on the Waiting list. 541-743-7164
Bayberry Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
2211 Laura Street Springfield, OR 97477 541-744-7000 Patty Neuman, Administrator
Pneuman@bayberrycommonsalf.com www.bayberrycommonsalf.com
Country Club Manor
2477 Cal Young Road Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-1980 Max Liebreich
Crescent Park Senior Living
2951 Coburg Road Eugene, OR 97401 541-227-5294 crescentparkseniorliving.com
Garden Way Retirement Community 175 South Garden Way Eugene, OR 97401 541-393-2797 Terrie & Jim Powell
Mennonite Village 5353 Columbus St. SE Albany, OR 97322 541-928-7232 Gene Stutzman, Marketing genes@mennonitevillage.org www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/ mennonitevillage
Terpening Terrace Resort Style Retirement 50 Ruby Avenue Eugene, OR 97404 541-689-0619 800-818-7518 Donna www.terpeningterrace.com
YA-PO-AH TERRACE Retirement Apartments 350 Pearl Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-342-5329 yapoah.com
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Low Income HUD subsidized housing All 1 BR/1 BA Approx. 600 s.f.
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Low-cost senior housing located close to Sheldon Shopping Plaza. Monthly rent includes hot and cold water, city sewer, and garbage. Tenants pay for electric, cable, phone. All independent living with other residents who like being independent without paying for services they don’t need. Call Max for an appointment to view your new housing options at 541-484-1980
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Centrally located near the University of Oregon in Eugene, Garden Way is an ideal retirement community for seniors with a zest for life and an active lifestyle. We offer many amenities to simplify your life, including our state-of-the-art movie theater and wellness center, so you can focus on enjoying each and every day. Onsite managers, 24/7/365; safety call system in every apartment.
A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an awardwinning chef and beautifully landscaped ● ● ● ● * ● ● grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.
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Studio, Alcove and 1 Bedroom Call for rate information and a tour. 222 Units
Elevator, close to shopping and bus, 62 years of age or older, onsite laundry, community room, TV room, computer room, Key card entry, 3 ADA units, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed. There is currently a waiting list for this property.
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A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Residential Community providing Life-Enriching Services to People of All Faiths and Beliefs.
AMENITIES
Crescent Park Senior Living residents lead a healthy, happy life without worrying about housekeeping, maintenance, transportation or cooking. Spacious studio, one or two-bedroom apartment homes, affordable month-to-month rental. Small pets are welcomed. The wellness center has fitness equipment and professionals to be of assistance. Many daily activities. Restaurant-style, chef prepared meals. Movie theater, on-site massage, full service beauty salon, transportation at no additional charge.
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“No Buy In” Studio 1 BR/1 BA 2 BR/2 BA Call for more information.
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Bayberry Commons offers an active elder community with knowledgeable and friendly 24-hour staff to serve you, while respecting your privacy. At Bay● ● ● ● ● ● berry Commons, we feel this is your home and you are our customer! We strive to provide you with the services you desire while maintaining your independence. We are an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.
Studio: $3495
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Independent Living
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Enjoy an active, independent retirement lifestyle with luxurious surroundings & unparalleled resident services. Amenities include flexible restaurant-style ALL-DAY dining, stimulating activity & social programs, weekly housekeeping & linen service, private dining room, gift shop, library, community kitchens, TV theater, fitness center, computer room, card/game rooms, beauty & barber shop, recreation room, interior courtyard w/walking paths, secured underground parking, & 24-hr. staffing for your peace of mind.
Located on 3.5 acres in downtown Eugene, gardens, dining room, grocery store, beauty/barber shop, social activities, YaPoAh bus trips, 24-hour on-site staff. Pets OK. *3rd Floor has special services: 2 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, transportation to scheduled doctors appointments.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JULY 2017
June 28 How to Protect Against Elder Abuse, 2 p.m., Crescent Park Senior Living, 2951 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-636-0667.
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Peace Health Senior Health and Wellness Center, 4010 Aerial Way, Eugene. 800-272-3900.
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July
Frank Kohl and John Stowell Trio, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $12. See thejazzstation.org for more July shows.
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Art and the Vineyard Festival, featuring Music of ABBA: Arrival from Sweden, 8 p.m. July 3, Alton Baker Park, Eugene. Artandthevineyard.org.
Traditional Jazz Society of Oregon, Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd., Springfield.
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iPad Beginners, 1 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $14/$16. 541-736-4444. (also July 19) Cork’s Crew, traditional jazz, 6:30 p.m., Embers Supper Club, 1811 Hwy. 99N, Eugene.
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Fern Ridge Big Canoe, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541-6825318.
Protect Your Skin from the Inside Out: Why Sunscreen is Not Enough, 2 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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Cascade Chorus, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th
and Olive. 541-682-5450.
First Friday Art Walk, downtown Eugene. Greg Johnson-Ben Haugland Duo at The Jazz Station.
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Summer Reading Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive.
Eugene Symphony in the Park, 8 p.m., Cuthbert Am-
phitheater, Eugene. Free, but tickets required. 541-682-5000 or eugenesymphony.org. 541-682-5450.
Sisters Quilt Show Trip, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $42/$51. 541-736-4444.
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Urban Homesteading-Preserving Fruit, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $18. 541682-5318.
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Control Your Cash, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.
Open Microphone Musical Benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken. 541-942-3878.
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Learn a Language Online, 5 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450.
(also July 26) Benefits Check-Up, 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.
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Start and Grow an Arts and Crafts Business, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
Memory and More, “Best/Worst/ Funniest Caregiver Stories,” 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Dr., Eugene. 541-345-0341. Carnival Play Date, 2 to 4 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541736-4444.
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Know the 10 Signs (of Alzheimer’s): Early Detection Matters, 10 a.m.,
River Road Park, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene. 800-272-3900.
(through July 21) Mac-1, Learn the Basics, 1 to 3 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $28/$32. 541-736-4444.
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Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, 455 Alexander Loop, Eugene. $12/year. 541-484-1180.
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(also July 23 and 30) Parkinson’s Dance Eugene/Dancing for Life, 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. No experience necessary. 541-510-4629.
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Healthy Living for Brain and Body, 10:30 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 800272-3900.
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McKenzie River Raft, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $50. 541682-5318.
Tips Every Homeowner Should Know, 11 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-6825318.
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Checkrite Electronics Repair, 11 a.m., by appointment, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318.
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Eugene Symphony in the Park, 7:30 p.m., Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove. Free.
Intro to Online Genealogy, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.
(through Aug. 16) Build a Cheese Press, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $59/$79 + $20 material fee. 541-7364444.
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Bee-autiful Backyard Décor, 5:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $18/$22. 541-736-4444.
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Price it Right Games, 2:30 p.m., Magnolia Gardens, 1425 Daughterty Ave., Cottage Grove. 541942-0054.
Solar Eclipse: A Rare Cosmic Event, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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Reading Like a Writer book club, 7 p.m., SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene. Smjhouse.org.
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(through July 23) Clothing Optional Summer Fun, Family Nudist Resort, Marcola. 541-9332809 or willamettans.com. (through July 23) “Dr. Amnesia Trance’s Hypnotic Show …
or It’s Mining Memories Down a Long, Dark Hole,” 7 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sunday), Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. 541-942-8001. Alzheimer’s Association: Getting Started, noon,
Send your calendar items to: Calendar, 4120 River Road N.,Keizer, OR 97303 or email mte@nwseniornews.com by the 6th of the month for the following month’s publication.
541-682-5450.
Gus Russell Quartet with vocalist Laurie Hammond, 3 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive.
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■ Gathering Together Farm focuses on restaurant, farmers markets
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By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
hirty years ago, John Eveland and Sally Brewer were part of the Nearly Normal Restaurant in Corvallis. In 1987, they joined three other friends to develop a farm to grow quality organic vegetables for that vegetarian restaurant. That was the beginning of Gathering Together Farm in Philomath. Today, what began as a small organic farm stretches across 60 acres of owned- and 60 acres of leased-land. They’ve grown from five to 120 employees. The farm itself now has a large list of customers, sends its produce to nine farmers markets and a variety of restaurants, has its own packaging shed, sells produce onsite and provides customers with gourmet meals. The leased land provides some of Gathering Together Farms’ unique accomplishments. By leasing the fallow land, the farm allows those owners to hold onto maintenance and water rights. “It’s a symbiotic relationship,” says Laura Bennett, farmers market coordinator. For example, the owner of Farm Antiques leases his land for no money but gets his vegetables and bread free whenever he wants. Nearly Normal is now owned by Eveland’s sister, but the concept to maintain high quality organic vegetables hasn’t changed. Gathering Together Farm operates without pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and other unhealthy chemicals, Bennett says. “It all starts with the soil,” she says. “We start and maintain our produce with highly organic matter. We make our own compost out of chicken and shrimp waste along with waste from the restaurant.” One employee is responsible for composting materials to a specific temperature. “We want it hot enough so that nothing bad can stay alive. We mix that with ecologically strong good bacteria and bugs from the farm’s soil so that we can sell the 500 different varieties grown here. And, we sell year-round, although the restaurant is closed from November to mid-April,” Ben-
nett says. The farm doesn’t stop its organic techniques there. Instead of chemicals, they use beneficial insects to guard against pests. Predatory nematodes and mites, parasitic wasps and ladybugs help keep harmful pests at bay. Additionally, they plant flowering insect habitats, such as buckwheat, to promote beneficial insect growth. They also protect mustards, arugula and spinach with floating row covers that combat harmful insects. When necessary they will use an organic insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers that rapidly degrades, leaving no possible chemicals on the food. Plant diseases can be controlled organically through Oxidate, a hydrogen peroxide spray that leaves no residue on the plants. “We try to prevent diseases through agricultural practices such as crop rotation, using resistant varieties, grafting onto resistant rootstocks, controlling humidity and ventilation in greenhouse providing proper nutrition and not over-irrigating,” Bennett says. Weed control is accomplished by hand or mechanical cultivation, hoeing, cover cropping, planting through plastic and strategic flame weeding. No synthetic herbicides, fungicides or insecticides are used, Bennett says. Water conservation is accomplished with overhead and drip irrigation. Irrigations are scheduled during cultivation to allow weeds to dry out in the sun. Those practices allow these farmers to grow year-round, depending on the season. Among the fruits and vegetables they grow, sell and use at the restaurant are tomatoes, carrots and various melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelons. They also sell their own potatoes, leeks and green onions, along with various lettuces, eggplants, green onions and chives. Potatoes and apples also decorate their shelves as well as some of the largest lemons in Oregon. They also have a variety of dried beans, farmmade condiments, T-shirts and wax candles. Added to those 500 vegeta-
Produce photo by Laura Bennett; restaurant photo by Jaime Fuller
Gathering Together Farms, which distributes its produce to several farmers markets in the Willamette Valley, has maintained its goal of using organic farming practices.The farm is owned by John Eveland and Sally Brewer (right) and also includes a restaurant (above right). bles are a variety of baked goods including organic breads and pastries as well as their potato doughnuts, which are quite famous throughout the area. In addition to the onsite farm stand, which opened along with the farm, Gathering Together Farm sends its produce to farmers markets in northwest Oregon. “These markets provide quality and a diverse offering of seasonal produce,” according to its website. “We love the energy of our customers delighting in the sea of fresh vegetables and fruits. To us
farmers are a celebration of the connection a community needs.” The farm also offers Community Supported Agriculture to all cities featuring farmers markets. These customers pay a certain amount of money at the beginning of the year and receive 21 weekly boxes of seasonal vegetables and fruits for $20
per box. CSA runs from June through November. “It’s actually a great deal because they get about $27 worth of produce,” Bennett says. To find the areas for pick up, go to the farm’s website and click on the CSA box. Each year the farm grows about 4,000 tomatoes for var-
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The allure of fragrance
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DIGGIN’ IT!
By GRACE PETERSON
NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JULY 2017
MASTER GARDENER
A few days ago, my youngest daughter surprised me with a huge bouquet of roses. These gorgeous beauties were not your florist shop, tightly budded perfection wrapped in pretty cellophane variety. She knows me better than that. These were full, luscious, bury-your-nose-in-frilly-softpetals kind of roses in shades of creamy white and soft yellow and peachy-pink, each with a slightly unique perfume that demanded deep and sustained inhalation. She had picked them from the garden where she works. I’ve got them in a vase, right next to me as I write this and they make me so happy. Who can resist fresh flowers? As the recipient of a bouquet, our mood is lifted and our specialness is affirmed. We can’t help but smile when we
Photo by Grace Peterson
You really feel you hit the jackpot when flowers both look good and smell wonderful, like this Carolina Allspice.
look at them and consider the miracle they are and how generous and thoughtful the giver was. I’m going to miss this special bouquet when it fades. But I won’t forget my daughter’s gesture. And, I’ll have other
fragrant beauties to replace them. And those will come straight from my garden. I don’t grow very many rosebushes but I sure enjoy their blossoms, most especially the fragrant favorites such as “Rose de Rescht” and “Jacques Cartier,” both classified as heirloom, Portland roses. Rose de Rescht is a deep, cerese-red, aging to purple and Jacques Cartier is a vibrant pink. Both are spicy, sweetly fragrant. “Darlow’s Enigma” with its clusters of small, snow-white blossoms, and “Rhapsody in Blue,” sporting pretty purple flowers, are also intensely fragrant garden gems and make my garden chores so pleasurable. Even if you don’t have much space for a garden, you can grow oriental lilies. They work beautifully planted in a container on the patio, or they can be cut and brought indoors and will last for a week in a container. Either way, you’ll be
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blown away by their pleasant perfume. Lilies grow from corn-like bulbs that can be planted in spring or fall and they bloom in summer. Dianthus or Pinks are an heirloom flower that bloom in spring but nowadays there are many hybrids on the market that bloom all spring and summer. They have a spicy, sweet, clove-like fragrance and look elegant in a small vase by the bedside table. Like lilies, they can grow in a container placed in a sunny spot if you’re short on space. For those who love a cottage garden, Phlox paniculata is an easy-to-grow perennial with gorgeous, showy flowers. They bloom in summer, come in colors ranging from orange to red, purple, pink and white with many bi-colors. They’re sweetly fragrant and attract not just humans but butterflies, too. If you’ve got a chain link fence or other large structure, Hall’s Honeysuckle is the per-
precautions to protect his immune system, he will likely lead a normal life. The virus can’t be passed to dogs or to people, and only to other cats through a deep bite wound. Obie is initially shy with new people and surroundings, but it only takes him a few days to build trust and a sense of safety. He is a very gentle cat and would do well around children. He also really enjoys the company of other cats, and would do fine in a household with other mellow indoor-only kitties. (It is un-
fect vine to plant near it because it’s a big plant that needs a sturdy structure. Starting in May or early June, fragrant white flowers aging to yellow bloom profusely, luring bumblebees and hummingbirds by day and hummingbird moths at night. I always like to have an indoor bouquet because they’re so deliciously fragrant. In the garden, the fragrance can carry several feet, especially in the morning and evening. Because I’m always interested in adding fragrant flowers to my garden, I was especially delighted when Heather, of Dancing Oaks Nursery in Monmouth, showed a friend and me a large, blooming Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus flori-dus “Athens”) growing in the display garden. It was a warm day and the unusual, creamy-green flowers emitted a fragrance similar to ripe honeydew melon. It was exquisite and yes, I bought a plant. ■
known how he is with dogs). He has tested negative for feline leukemia, is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed — plus you get a free vet visit. His adoption fee is $60, which is strictly to help cover our costs. Obie is currently at PETCO in Eugene, 1169 Valley River Dr., just north of Valley River Center. For more information, call West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue at 541-2254955 option 1, or email adoptinfo@ westcoastdogandcat.org ■
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ious condiments including four-gallon buckets of pizza sauce and to make salsa. Some of the potatoes they grow are used as part of the doughnut ingredients. The third component of Gathering Together Farm is the restaurant. Closed from November through February, the gourmet location is open Tuesday through Friday for
lunch, with brunch on Saturday and dinner from Thursday through Saturday. Most of the food contains fruits and vegetables from the farm with meats from local farms and ranches and fresh seafood from the coast. During the winter months, the restaurant offers catering at the farm or other locations. On a recent Friday night Bob and Laurie Lewis dined on hors d’oeuvres made from pears and goat cheese on crisp crusts of bread, and olives in oil on soft Italian bread.
Their dinners were more complex. Bob ordered duck cooked in wine with cherries and polenta and Laurie had steak with arugula with smashed potatoes and horseradish mixed with whipped cream. Both totally enjoyed their meals. Lunch menus vary from week to week, but one menu consisted of goat cheese and basil ravioli and cucumber, apple and basil gazpacho to go with mushroom risotto, beef short ribs, duck leg confit and a seafood brodetto (soup).
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Gathering Together Farm is located at 25159 Grange Hall Road in Philomath. The indoor farm stand is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during the season. For questions or to reserve lunch, brunch or dinner reservations, call 541-929-4270. Dinner items included roasted mushroom and leek Bolognese, Oregon linecaught ling cod, Teres major (beef steak) and duck breast. Breakfast items ranged from a farmer’s breakfast of eggs,
home fries and toast with bacon, ham or sausage; bread pudding French toast with fruit and sausage, huevos rancheros, eggs benedict and a gravy plate of bacon gravy on potatoes with eggs. ■
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