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■ Photographer Richard Keis documents the fading life of Mexican villagers By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Photos by Richard Keis
Top, Reina is a totopera, a person who makes tortillas unique to the Istmo region of Oaxaca, Mexico. Above, the work of Manuel Garcia, a silversmith in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico.
While it may take a village to raise a child, it’s taken a photographer to show who works and how in a Mexican village. Corvallis resident Richard Keis spends about half a year in Oregon and the remaining six months — usually during the winter — in Mexico. His pictures feature the denizens of a couple of villages and their careers. These include black and silver smiths, cloth and palm weavers, a tanner, an organ grinder, a tavern owner, a bird seller and even a papier-mache puppet maker. His recent exhibit at the Corvallis Multicultural Center included photos he’s taken over the past two years in Oaxaca, Tlaxcala and Tulancingo. He’s positioned to write a book featuring his photos in conjunction with the comments made by the people he photographs. Much of his work is influenced by his late wife, Mari Le Glatin Keis. She was born in Brittany, France, and studied printmaking in Paris. By the early ‘90s she’d left printmaking and turned to sketching. She led sketching workshops in France, Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Her work combined her love for sketching with a love for experiencing other people and their cultures. She published a book titled “The Art of Travel with a Sketchbook,” de-
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scribing how she sketched and the importance of slowing down to observe and record. This made her art more than just pictures for a wall but an interaction with the lives of her subjects. Keis met his wife in Ecuador in 1976. Mari was setting up a show of drawings at a bookstore he liked. Together they toured South America and married two years later in Brittany. After Keis retired, he and Mari spent time in Mexico. At first he taught bilingual education while she was busy sketching and meeting with her subjects about their lives. Before she died in 2011, Keis promised her he would carry on her work. Since then he’s been spending half the
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year in Mexico talking with villagers and taking their photos. He speaks fluent Spanish and French and is an intermediate Portuguese speaker. His work in bilingual education has expanded his interest in the people in South and Central America. It also stems from his education that includes bilingual/multicultural education and cultural anthropology. A world traveler, Keis first went to South America in the mid-1970s to visit a Peace Corps friend who had continued his experience with the group in Colombia. It was during this trip he became fluent in Spanish. Concluding his visit he traveled alone through Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru. He’s also lived in France, Portugal and England. His love of South America continued with a sixmonth jaunt to Salvador, Brazil, where he and Mari organized and did a joint exhibit of her
drawings and his photographs on the country’s east coast. They even took a trip on the Amazon River from Leticia, Colombia, to Belen, Brazil, and then spent the next six months in Salvador. That led to his work in Mexico. “It’s very important to do this work,” Keis says, “because these jobs are dying out. The village children are leaving. Most of their parents have only sixth-grade educations. But they are going on to universities, and the jobs that families have done for centuries soon will have no one left to perform them.” His photographs are amazing. The faces of the people show their character as well as the secrets in their eyes and the lines in their faces. “I explore photography based on Mari’s sketches,” Keis says. “I ask permission and they tell me their stories.” One of his subjects is a 102year old woman who has worked as a midwife and bonesetter, he says. Her personality and comments about her work
totally intrigue him. In 2015, Keis went back to Oaxaca to live. He joined 10 to 12 other photographers in putting together a photo exhibit of about 45 different pictures on poster-sized rubberized paper that would resist rain and wind. The photos were exhibited in the center of town and hung from street lamps. “The pictures were exhibited outdoors for all to see,” Keis says. “Once the exhibit opened we all gathered: the photographers, their subjects and their families, in a small alternative gallery for food and drinks.” Keis studied at Creighton University, where he received a bachelor of arts in history with a minor in economics; and at Western Oregon State in Monmouth where he received a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies concentrating on bilingual-multicultural education for English and cultural anthropology. He also graduated with a doctorate in education, continuing on his path of international multicultural education.
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During the Vietnam War, Keis was a conscientious objector who spent time in the Peace Corps. He began his career as a photographer when subjected to the “horrors” of Barbados as his assignment. That’s where he began taking pictures and found out how much he enjoyed it. While working on his doctorate in San Francisco, he and six fellow students took a course at Centro Photographico. During the course, he expressed his fears about photography, and his teacher encouraged him to confront those fears. “Once I did, I was able to come back with some excellent photos,” he says. “What I do provides me with a creative outlet, allowing me to meet people, sit down with them or have lunch with them,” Keis says. “I know all their names. The people fascinate me. I think I was a Mexican or Cuban in a past life. I’m very comfortable in the Latin culture.” He describes the villages as
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filled with happy people. Juchitán, where he’s at now, is a matriarchal society that “contains very beautiful women. They are the bosses; they call the shots. They wear gold, the amount of which shows their position in society.” That society has been different than that of the United States until recently. The gay scene is very accepted there, he says. Many families include transvestites who never marry and so continue to run the family business, he says. Additionally, he enjoys learning about their businesses. For example, a tanner wades in his tanning mixture. But he doesn’t use the same harsh chemicals used here. Instead he uses an organic mixture from a tree in front of his yard. “It softens the skin without hurting it and prevents skin problems,” Keis says. Another older man, who used to be a weaver, now makes thread from bark. Blacksmiths forge, bend and shape metal, one lady weaves palm and gives her husband dialysis four times a day, he adds. There’s a bar in town with a jukebox that still plays and a brick maker who uses adobe to make his craft. While Keis continues to meet, photograph and make friends with the villagers, he’s taken on a new hobby of studying and researching the architecture and the former ways of building. ■
Gloria Clark, a longtime writer for NW Boomer and Senior News, died at her Albany home on Oct. 8. She was 88 years old. Originally from New Jersey, Clark moved to Oregon in 1997. A former college English instructor, she wrote hundreds of articles and columns for NWBSN from 1999 to 2014, for both our Linn-Benton, and Marion-Polk editions. “Gloria loved to ride her bike and would take it in her Honda hatchback wherever she went to write articles, and would ride around in the area where her assignments were,” says former NWBSN editor Trude McMillin. “She loved the ocean and would visit the Oregon Coast often. Her request was to have her ashes placed in the ocean waters of the Oregon Coast.” ■
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In this last month of 2016 — yes, I’m also wondering where the year went — I thought I’d inspire you with a little armchair gardening. While I don’t read garden books as much as I did when I was new to gardening, I still enjoy a good read now and then. My favorite books are ones that are personal, taking me inside the gardener’s head to understand her thought processes and her vision. If the book is superior, it’s because I’ve forged a connection and see myself in her. This is what happened years ago when I read Barbara Blossom Ashmun’s book, “Married to My Garden.” I was aware that she gardened in Portland, so with that local connection in mind, I knew I was in for a treat. Imagine my delight when this past spring we connected on Facebook and then met in person at a garden club event. She’s definitely a kindred spirit. “Married to My Garden” is a series of short essays detail-
ing different aspects of her gardening life, emphasizing her devotion to her lovely space. It’s the kind of book you can read through in one sitting or pick up and read when you’ve got a few minutes before the timer goes off. I highly recommend it. As a garden columnist, I have access to the newly released garden-related books. I was particularly intrigued when I came upon Jan Coppola Bills’ new book, “Late Bloomer: How to Garden with Comfort, Ease and Simplicity in the Second Half of Life.” Here is a book that balances basic concepts of gardening,
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Tips: Bulbs should be planted no later than the end of this month for spring bloom. If your garden soil is too soggy, you’re out of room or crunched for time,
purchase a bag of potting soil, choose a container with drainage holes and bury the bulbs, water and leave the pot outside to chill. Next spring you’ll be so glad you did. Leaf raking can be a great aerobic activity to work off those impending holiday pounds. Be sure to tuck the leaves into an obscure corner for decomposing. Leaf mold is a very beneficial soil amendment. Now is a good time to shop for conifers including living Christmas trees. ■
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By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Family and food are everything to Portland chef Josh Gibler. In fact, the one word Gibler uses with heartfelt feeling is “family,” as he remembers holidays as joyous and fun occasions with his large Italian family gathered at his grandparents’ house when he was growing up. Those holiday gatherings were loud with cousins, aunts and uncles, and other grandparents who arrived for Thanksgiving and Christmas, sharing news, stories and laughter. Gibler also remembers his late grandmother, who was the center of attention with her flavorful meals, and who nour-
ished his love of cooking. He watched with wonder as she prepared delectable meals. Because his parents worked a lot, Gibler helped out at home by excitedly starting dinner for his mother, and letting her finish the meal when she got home. Now, as chef of Salty’s, he brings that same love of food
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and family. He loves seeing so many families, including many regulars, who celebrate special occasions at his restaurant. Even more, he met his wife Kari at the restaurant, where she works as an accounting manager. And he counts his fellow employees as family. It helps to fill the void, now that both his grandparents are gone, as well as his father, and some aunts and uncles. And he involves his children in his cooking, where daughter Jordan, 13, makes pies – coconut cream, chocolate and pumpkin. “I let her choose,” he says. Her twin, Ashlyn, isn’t as interested in cooking, but his son Jordan, 4, likes to cook and also gets to choose what to make. Gibler spends most weekends and holidays at the restaurant and his family works around his schedule. But it’s
festive at Salty’s, which is decorated inside and out for the seasons. For Thanksgiving, Gibler planned to serve smoked turkey, scalloped potatoes, some green beans with mushrooms, and roasted butternut squash with bourbon maple syrup. For Christmas, he’s planning to serve anchovy spaghetti both at home and the restaurant. He also expects to serve sautéed bacon and green beans, a potato casserole, breads and pastries – all dishes he retains from his days watching his grandmother. To top it off, Gibler will serve either tiramisu or candy cane cookies for dessert. With this love for food and family, Gibler generously shares this recipe with NW Boomer and Senior News for your holiday meals. ■
Eggnog Bread Pudding
(Serves 4-6) You’ll want to celebrate the holidays with this rich, warm dessert. Salty’s bread pudding sets itself apart with eggnog and Oregon hazelnuts. Finished with a caramel sauce spiked with chili powder and finished with sea salt, we top this holiday concoction with cognac-flamed winter fruit. Our sommelier suggests you pair it with a glass of Riesling. 1 loaf brioche bread, cut into 1-inch squares (about 67 cups) 1 quart eggnog 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the bread in eggnog in a large mixing bowl. Press with hands until well mixed and all the milk is absorbed.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and spices together. Gently stir into the bread mixture. Gently stir the hazelnuts into the mixture. Pour butter into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Coat the bottom and the sides of the pan well with the butter. Pour in the bread mix and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, until set. The pudding is done when the edges start getting a bit brown and pull away from the edge of the pan. (You can also use individual ramekins.)
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committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. LINCOLN CITY OCEAN Briarwood Manor, 643 FRONT, fantastic view, Manbrin, Keizer, OR fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, 97303, 503-981-8614. 2 bdrms, kit/dishwasher, no smoking, no HUD SUBSIDIZED UNpets. Very comfortable. ITS for senior citizens 62 503-843-3157. Email: or older, disabled and/or holton@macnet.com. handicapped, available at this time. We are LINCOLN CITY OCEAN committed to providing VIEW. Historic Wecoma equal housing opportuneighborhood. 3 blocks nities. All utilities paid. to beach, 2bdrm, 2ba. Glenwood Manor, 1687 Fully equipped kitchen. NW Division St., CorvalDISH TV/VCR/DVD. No lis. 541-753-3408. smo-king. Pets maybe, with deposit. Email: de- HUD SUBSIDIZED UNhamer7848@msn.com ITS for senior citizens 62 for rates & pictures or or older, disabled and/or call 503-399-7848. handicapped, available at this time. We are Units for Rent committed to providing equal housing opportuHUD SUBSIDIZED UN- nities. All utilities paid. ITS for senior citizens 62 Millwood Manor, 2550 or older, disabled and/or 14th Ave SE, Albany. handicapped, available 541-928-2545. at this time. We are committed to providing Employment equal housing opportuWanted nities. All utilities paid. Surfwood Manor, 4545 LICENSED CNA SEEKSW Hwy 101, Lincoln ING PART-FULL time in City, 541-996-3477. home caregining position. Fully qualified on all HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 CNA procedures. Cookor older, disabled and/or ing & lite housekeeping. handicapped, available 541-974-4652. at this time. We are
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Ads must be RECEIVED BY the 6th of the month PRIOR to publication Go to www.NWBoomerandSeniorNews.com for ad form and instructions or use the form below and mail it in. CASH FOR GOOD CONDI- 693-0185. TION reloading equipment & supplies. 541- MUSICAL INSTRUMELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR ENTS WANTED. Portland 905-5453. used 4 months. NonMusic Co. always buyelectric wheelchair used BASEBALL & SPORTS ing! Reputable since 3 months. Call Frank, MEMORABILIA wanted. 1927. Free appraisals. 503-409-7724. Buying old cards, pen- 531 SE M.L.K. Blvd. Ask nants, autographs, pho- for Doug. 503-226Cemetery Plots tographs, tickets, 3719. programs, Pacific Coast SALEM-BELCREST-TWO League, etc. Alan, 503- CASH FOR PRE 1980 PLOTS in older section. 481-0719. sport & non-sport gum $2000 each, obo. Save or cigarette cards, hundrest of dollars! HIGHEST CASH PAID model kits, comic 559-816-3200. TODAY FOR DIABETIC books, old toys, old car TEST STRIPS GUARAN- or?? Private collector. TWO PREMIER ADJOIN- TEED! Free local pickup 503-313-7538. ING CEMETERY PLOTS since 2010. We will beat at Salem’s finest loca- anyone local by 20%! 30+ YEARS TRUSTED, tion in Belcrest Memo- Call us NOW to get the REPUTABLE ANTIQUES rial Park. Lot 4&5, MOST CASH TODAY!! BUYER. ALWAYS BUYsection 19, block 29. Help others. CALL 360- ING: old photos, post$7000 includes title transfer. Phone 503623-4340.
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ADJOINING BURIAL PLOTS, Belcrest Memorial. Close to driveway path for visitors/mourners. Beautiful grass/ trees. $9000 for both. 503-428-6399, Paul. ONE LOT AT CITY VIEW Cemetery. Current value $2000. Selling for $1200, obo. Easy access & location. For information call 503-3719555.
33 Wanted CASH for DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Help those in need. Paying up to $40 per box. Free pickup! Call Sharon, 503-679-3605.
cards, costume jewelry, most anything antique or vintage. Please call 503-422-8478. OLD ELECTRIC KEYBOARDS & ORGANS, synthesizers, amplifiesrs, speakers. Leslie, Baldwin, Hammond, ARP, Conn, Wurlitzer,
Vox, Vibratone, Roland, Yamaha, Fender. 503493-2983. VINTAGE CADILLAC WANTED, 1949 to 1979. Rust free, nice cars only! No major projects. Prefer Fleetwood Sedan. jlp120k@hotmail.com/5 03-538-8096.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • DECEMBER 2016
Picture yourself living at Mennonite Village... A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Providing Life-Enriching Services Since 1947 A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides
Mennonite Village offers regularly scheduled transportation at no cost to its
spacious living spaces for all levels of retirement – just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning healthcare and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people.
Village and Quail Run residents. Transportation can be arranged for a group of residents to attend special events, such as college football games or a
• Independent living homes and apartments • Assisted living apartments with care and support available 24/7 • Memory care, including respite care and on-site foster care
The wellness program at Mennonite Village encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of each resident. In
• Skilled nursing & rehab services, both inpatient and outpatient • In-Home Care services in Linn, Benton, and Marion counties
residents enjoy playing pickle ball and Pétanque (lawn bowling), putting, gardening, and walking on miles of scenic walking paths.
Mennonite Village is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.
541-928-7232 5353 Columbus Street Southeast, Albany, OR www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/mennonitevillage
symphony concert. Additionally, personal transportation can be hired by the hour through our In-Home Care Services.
addition to daily activities and classes offered by fitness instructors,