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■ Milagro Theatre promotes Latino culture, arts education

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Milagro Theater will be “clowning around” for its next performance, but not in the way you might think. The multi-lingual Latino theater group presents “El Payaso,” or “The Clown,” on its southeast Portland stage Jan. 12 to 21. It’s a tribute to Ben Linder of Portland, a pied piper of sorts who used his clowning skills to help lead children in Nicaragua to health clinics in the 1980s. He was killed by the Contras in 1987. To recognize the 30th an-

niversary of Linder’s death, the play will share with the younger generation an inspirational story of an idealist who saw the potential of art and science to help save the world, one small village at a time. Linder was posthumously awarded the Courage of Conscience Award in 1992. At the time he was killed, he was trying to bring electricity to poor residents of northern Nicaragua. The song “Fragile” on Sting’s 1987 album, “Nothing Like the Sun,” is a tribute to Linder. “El Payaso” is the world

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Above and left, scenes from “El Payaso,” the latest production from Milagro Theatre, which tells the tale of Ben Linder’s efforts to help the residents in northern Nicaragua. Courtesy photos

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“El Payaso” opens at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, continuing Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 21. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Jan. 15. Purchase tickets at milagro.org or call 503-236-7253. There is a lower-priced review performance at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Opening night includes a catered post-show reception, sponsored by Mayahuel Catering.

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premiere of playwright Emilio Rodriguez, a 2015 finalist for the Association for Theatre in Higher Education’s Excellence in Playwriting Award and 2016 finalist for the Playwright’s Center Many Voices Fellowship. It will be directed by Georgina H. Escobar, a multi-platform artist and native of Ciudad Juarez. She has been awarded “Outstanding Service to Women on The Border” for her productions there. As Linder struggled in the 1980s to help the people of Nicaragua, two others in Portland were trying to establish their own foothold in the theater community: Jose Gonzales and Dañel Malán were graduate students from UCLA who later married and began the hard work of establishing a bilingual theater here. Their efforts eventually became the Miracle Theatre Group, or “Milagro Theatre.” “We were outsiders and it was difficult breaking into

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Jose Gonzales and Dañel Malán founded the nonprofit Milagro Theatre 20 years ago. It’s been many years of ups and downs, but they continue to move forward and find success as they strive to fulfill their mission. the theater groups here at that time,” says Gonzales, who

had moved to Portland in the 1960s with his mother and sisters, and later studied scene design at UCLA. When he met Malán, she was studying costume design. Both found part-time work at local theaters but there was always the worry of putting food on the table and paying the rent. They produced some successful plays, thinking it would solve all their financial problems, but it was touch-

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and-go for a long time. However, Gonzales and Malán were determined to be successful in theater and not be dependent on others. Malán took a full-time job in special education for Portland Public Schools to keep them going while her husband explored ideas to meet their goals. Gonzales did some part-time work to add income. In 1985, they founded the nonprofit Milagro Theatre, an outgrowth of ARTPAZ, which they had founded the year before as an eclectic blend of theater productions. Their first was titled “Relatively Speaking” by Alan Ayckbourn, and staged at the Savier Street Theater. For seven years, Milagro successfully produced plays at a variety of venues. But the country’s economic recessions hit their business hard. “I knew we had to make the payroll and we lost people during those times because of the economic situation, even though we always paid our employees first,” Gonzales says. “It was hard to sleep at night. We were just surviving.” In 1989, Gonzales spearheaded the first Hispanic Cultural Festival, presenting two adult plays and Milagro’s first bilingual children’s play. Over the next two seasons, they continued to produce the

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Bonnie Brasure was marketing her own brownies when she found a space in Uptown Village to open a bakery. She describes it as a fun adventure, both “challenging” and “fabulous.” equipment behind — she jumped at the chance to open her own bakery. Baking has long been a passion for Brasure, who grew up in Delaware, and got her start in the kitchen as a young girl. She learned from her mom, a self-taught cook, and recalls eating lots of seafood because her dad enjoyed the ocean and was a SCUBA diver. Brasure notes on the bak-

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a seated dining area and buying Bleu Door’s entire 2,500square-foot space. The sitdown space is illuminated with small chandeliers, a purple-and-white theme, and an image on the wall behind the restaurant’s bakery case of the Eiffel Tower. Brasure describes herself as a good chef and pastry chef, but a “damn good businesswoman.” At the same time, she acknowledges that if she had to do it over again, she would’ve taken a leadership course before opening Bleu Door to strengthen her skills as a manager and owner. “It would have served me better,” she says. Brasure describes entrepreneurship as a fun adventure, adding a variety of descriptors – from “challenging” and “all-consuming” to “fabulous.” She stresses that she is at Bleu Door every day it’s open, and enjoys knowing her customers by name. She also appreciates customer feedback, from the critiques to the praise. She approaches each day with the thought, “Good morning, God,” rather than “Good God, morning.” Her focus is on the little things. For example, Brasure talks about how anxious she was to repair scrapes in the walls of Bleu Door’s cafe. “It’s all in the details,” she says. Bleu Door, which today serves breakfast, lunch and a Sunday brunch, started with

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Bonnie Brasure has expanded beyond brownies at Bleu Door, where she sells more baked goods, breakfast and lunch, and wine tastings. just three employees, and now has 22, with her mom, Sally, making all the soups. “I have an amazing crew,” Brasure says. “I’m grateful for them.” She notes that the business has seen double-digit growth each year. In addition to its retail operations, Bleu Door offers catering and has wholesale bakery clients, the largest being nine sit-down Black Rock Coffee Bar locations in Vancouver. Its growth was even noted by a Vancouver business publication as a “fastest growing company,” and Brasure says she has more plans on the

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ComForCare caregiver Jennifer Robertson takes part in a role play for firstresponders during a training to help them gain a better understanding of what it might be like for a person who has dementia.

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Local first responders are becoming dementia-savvy, thanks to a unique training program through ComForCare. “While we provide care for individuals of any age, seniors make up the bulk of our client base,” says Lauren Heinatz, transitions director and trainer for the classes. “Age is one of the biggest risk factors for most types of dementia to develop. With our aging population and people living longer, we as a nation, including our local community, have reached a crisis point.” Heinatz says currently more than 5 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. “That figure is expected to more than triple by 2050,” she adds. “Alzheimer’s is the number one cause of dementia. There are many other dementias such as Lewy Body, Vascular and Parkinson’s disease with dementia.” Salem’s ComForCare Home Care owner John Hughes takes this reality very seriously and believes first responders need specialized training to work effectively and quickly with people who have dementia, Heinatz says. Hughes and Heinatz both became certified dementia instructors through the National Certification Board of Alzheimer’s Care training program. To date, approximately 12 EMTs for the Keizer Fire Department and 120 at the Salem Fire Department have been trained. Heinatz will provide training to Salem police officers and administrative staff from January to March. ComForCare, a provider of private-duty home care, puts trainees through a Virtual Dementia Tour in which the participants put on gloves, wear goggles that have been blacked out to limit their visual field, and put popcorn kernels in their shoes. “They are then given several tasks read in rapid fire to them, to complete in order and in a given amount of time,” Heinatz says. “Things like finding and putting on a small shirt and buttoning it, setting a dinner table, sorting socks and counting money. They are then lead into a dimly-lit room with very loud music playing which simulates what it’s like to live with dementia to give them a greater understanding of the difficulties these people live with 24/7.”

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She says most participants forget what some of the tasks are and the order in which they are to do them. A hint is posted in plain sight, but the letters of the words are scrambled, making it impossible to decipher, just as understanding language is frequently difficult for someone living with dementia. “People experiencing the Virtual Tour frequently feel more empathy for what it’s like to live with dementia,” she says. “It also gives an understanding for why a person with dementia must be approached differently. This gives us a concrete reference point to then teach specific communication techniques that will aid the responders in quickly gaining cooperation of a person with dementia. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death at times so this is very important.” Just as important is that using these techniques will lessen the traumatic effects of a crisis situation for someone with dementia, she adds. Heinatz says many of the first responders found the training to be enlightening and are eager to use the techniques learned in the class. “One EMT said that he wished he had the training earlier as it would have helped on a call the day before,” she says. William Giddings, the EMS training officer for the Salem Fire Department, believes the training is invaluable to the department’s firefighters. “Just wanted to let you know the class was excellent,” Capt. Shawn Barnes, a paramedic, told trainer Willy Giddings. “I feel as though this training should be utilized by other area facilities and senior housing. It could serve to provide better patient care and outcomes for those in need.” Firefighter Timothy Pope says the most valuable lesson he learned from the class came

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Volunteering pays huge dividends

As 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, they are redefining what it means to reach this aging milestone. Some are delaying retirement. But whether they are working, many are embracing opportunities to contribute in new ways by volunteering, sharing a lifetime of knowl-

edge and experience to improve the lives of people in their communities. But volunteering not only benefits society — research shows it can also pay big dividends in better health as you age. If you volunteer for as little as two hours a week, or about

96 hours per year, you may experience improved mental, emotional and physical health — benefits that many older volunteers are reading because, on average, they contribute almost twice as many hours as any other age group. Volunteering can help to reduce depression, lessen chronic pain and give your brain a boost. You may even live longer. Do you need another reason to get on the volunteer bandwagon? With the number of volunteers age 65 and older expected to double in just a few years, chances are, you’ll be in good company as you reconnect with old friends or make new ones. The process of finding the right volunteer opportunity begins with asking yourself a few key questions. What issues or topics do you find especially interesting? For example, have you always wanted to work with older adults or children? How about veterans or people with special needs? Do you have a special soft spot for pets or environmental causes? What activities do you really enjoy? Keep in mind that the activities you choose should not be limited to the things you do well. In other words, if you’re a good writer, but often dread writing, explore activities that are more satisfying. And don’t forget, volunteering provides an opportunity to learn or engage in new activities. How much time can you realistically give to volunteering? Volunteer programs often provide a range of scheduling options to accommodate the needs of participants, so before you accept a position, consider whether the duties will integrate well with the other priorities in your life.

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Visit giveitbacktoseniors. org/about-the-campaign. html. Other resources include: ■ Catchafire Skills Based Volunteer Match, catchafire.org. ■ Eldercare Locator, eldercare.gov. ■ Encore.org ■ Experience Corps, aarp.org/experience-corps. ■ Idealist.org. ■ LinkedIn for Volunteers, volunteer.linkedin.com. ■ Peace Corps 50+, peacecorps.gov/volunteer/ispeace-corps-right-forme/50plus. ■ Red Cross, redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1. ■ United Way, unitedway.org/getinvolved/volunteer. ■ UN Volunteers, onlinevolunteering.org/en/opportunities. ■ Volunteer.gov ■ Veterans Administration-VA Volunteer Service, volunteer.va.gov.

It can help to complete a self-assessment checklist, consider the amount of time you have to volunteer for an organization, and then do some research to find the setting that’s right for you. Your search may begin in your own backyard, or through referrals from family and friends who have had great experiences volunteering for local organizations. It’s also easy to search for opportunities online, as many websites have databases of thousands of volunteer positions available in communities nationwide. The Corporation for National and Community Service

is a federal resource connecting millions of Americans to opportunities volunteer through programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps. Visit nationalservice.gov. Volunteer Match is a national online resource that helps volunteers connect with positions in the nonprofit world. Visit volunteermatch.org. Got an Hour? Campaign is a program that was developed to help local agencies through the country attract volunteers to programs that work with seniors. The campaign provides downloadable materials, webinars and a search tool to help connect prospective volunteers with opportunities in their neighborhood. When you are ready to accept a position, carefully review the position description, have a clear understanding of work guidelines and policies, and visit the location where you will be working. Take advantage of any orientation sessions offered to prospective volunteers. Know your rights – You have a right to expect a professional and safe working environment, adequate information and training to carry out your duties, trust and respect from all staff and coworkers, ongoing support and supervision, and recognition for a job well done. Know your benefits – You may be entitled to benefits such as vehicle insurance coverage, medical insurance coverage, tax advantages such as deducting out-of-pocket expenses, and mileage reimbursement. ■ (This information was provided by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Learn more at n4a.org.)

New year means new changes for Social Security

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Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard, and SSI Student Exclusion. Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are available at Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. The Social Security Act provides for how the Cost of Living Adjustment is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola. Learn more about the resulting changes at our factsheet on the subject: socialsecur ity.gov/news/press/factsheets/c olafacts2017.pdf. ■

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Kennedy was meaningful.”

We’ve survived another election season and prepare to inaugurate another U.S. president this month. If you’ve lived for any length of time, you’ve been through many U.S. presidents — their parties, politics, disgraces and triumphs. It’s the perfect time to reflect back on previous presidents and ask, “Who was your favorite president and why?”

Hamilton Cheifetz, professor of cello at Portland State University, founding member of The Florestan Trio “I was 13 years old when JFK was shot, but two years earlier, he and Jackie hosted Pablo Casals for his first performance at the White House in decades. Casals was always one of my heroes, so his respect for and invitation from

Barbara Roberts, governor of Oregon from 199195 “In my lifetime, once I reached voting age, John F. Kennedy rises to the top in terms of inspiration. He was the first presidential candidate to be really exposed to full television coverage. He was handsome, smart, articulate and exciting. As a young person who had never really experienced a political leader on television, his many appearances reinforced my sense that he was an exceptional man, an exciting leader. That election, because of JFK, I became a campaign volunteer. As a young housewife with two kids, I remember looking up hundreds of numbers for voter’s lists. Nothing was computerized in those days. Following the Kennedy presidential win, I began to be involved in my first local political activity.

As a young woman, that was a strong period of inspiration for me. But today, I would definitely add President Obama and his years in the White House as a period of equal inspiration. I was in Colorado as a national delegate to the convention the night Obama won the nomination. The convention was outdoors in the beautiful Colorado night with a sky full of stars. I’ll never forget his speech to that gathering. American flags waved. Delegates cheered. Many wept. Sen. Obama was the first African American in the United States to be his party’s nominee. I was so inspired that my country was moving to more fairness and equity. I was moved by his words, his message, and the history of the moment. We are never too old to be inspired.”

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father of our country was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He took us through the darkest hours of World War II, speaking to us every week via the radio, telling us we had nothing to fear but fear itself. His voice never wavered and I believed him. I bought war stamps and brought soap and toothpaste and washcloths to school where my classmates and I assembled Red Cross boxes for our soldiers fighting at the front. I was a child, yet the president called upon me to serve my country and I did what he asked because he made me believe what I did mattered. He was the conscience of the country.”

Lena Lencek, professor of Russian and the humanities, Reed College I think of various presidents whose tenure I have experienced as weather: As phases of political climate change, sometimes balmy, sometimes tense with electricity and conflict. I suppose Obama has been my favorite president thus far. I respect him deeply for his mind, for his principles and humanity, for his courage and integrity. Having him at the helm has given me a curious sense of security: I trust him to make wise decisions, even though I do not agree with every one he has made. Nevertheless, I have been confident that — after his delirious first six months when he unfortunately did not reach across the aisle as openly as he might have and subsequently paid the price in the form of constant resistance by the Republican Party — he would make no decision without giving thorough and careful deliberation to the complexities and consequences of the problems he was confronting. I appreciate the respectful behavior he has modeled, the moral compass he demonstrated, his compassion and empathy, his consideration and love for his wife Michele and his two daughters. Finally, it felt good to be able

to travel the world and everywhere hear how highly he was regarded and trusted abroad.

Frank Van Driesche, CPA I was a big champion of Ronald Reagan. Being fresh out of college, and with the economy in as big a mess as I’ve ever seen, he got things turned around and gave me confidence. I realize now that it was just hard fiscal monetary decisions that were the cure, but I thought it took political guts to implement them at the time. Additionally, his dealings with Gorbachev were historic and scary, but I remember the Cold War ... which the millennials only see from old movies, and how his toughness brought that all to an end. I am not a political animal, but what I saw in his terms made me feel secure … and proud of Washington.

Ellen Ankenbrock, fiber artist and Japanese tea student I enjoyed having Carter for president even with the ups and downs in Iran. I felt he was a humble man who took his job seriously and represented the American people in the world and that he kept his word, even against public opinion. I remember he asked the country to conserve energy and water and there was a backlash. People made fun of him. He stood up for his values — he has been the best in my lifetime. ■

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Mr. Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glasgow

This 20thcentury architecht brought a modern touch

Left, Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural career received a huge boost when his firm won the commission for this Glasgow School of Art. He blended the design of Scottish castles with Japanese elements. Below left, Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designs werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited to the exterior of a building. Like most of his projects, he viewed everything as a work of art, including the interior furnishings and fixtures.

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tosh and highlight many of his buildings including another of his early commissions, a series of elegant tearooms. At the Willow Tea Room located on Buchanan, the main, pedestrianized shopping street in central Glasgow, visitors can enjoy an afternoon Scottish tea with savories and sweets while admiring Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinct style. As was his custom, he designed nearly every aspect of the tearoom decor from the chairs to the cutlery to the waitressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; uniforms. Two museums in Glasgow also offer opportunities to view decorative elements of Mackintosh and other contemporaries working in the Glasgow Style. The Kelvingrove, considered the Scottish Smithsonian, has two galleries devoted to the graphics and decorative works of Mackintosh and others from that period, including furniture, jewelry, textiles and stained glass. For a more specific look at

Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery features a meticulously-reconstructed version of the home occupied by him and his wife between 1906-14. When the house was scheduled to be demolished in the early 1960s, all the original features and fixtures were saved and reassembled in the museum. The rooms are decorated as closely as possible to the original including their furniture and decor, and offers an intimate look at their unique style. Beyond central Glasgow, two other buildings designed by Mackintosh and open to the public are the Hill House and House for an Art Lover. While his designs are much admired and appreciated today, that was not the case during his lifetime. Despite his success, he felt greatly unappreciated in his hometown, and relocated to London in 1914 where he resumed his architectural career, but with little recognition. He and his wife moved to the south of France in 1923 where he devoted himself to painting landscapes. With failing health and financial woes, they returned to London where he, now considered Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous architect and designer, died in 1928 with little more than $100 to his name. â&#x2013;

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What Gaudi was to Barcelona, and Frank Lloyd Wright was to Chicago, so was Charles Rennie Mackintosh to Glasgow, Scotland. Considered the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature architect, his unique style can be seen today throughout his hometown. Mackintosh (1868-1928) apprenticed at an early age to an architectural firm and attended evening art classes at the Glasgow Art School. There, he met and joined forces with three fellow students; one of them, Margaret Macdonald, later became his wife and chief collaborator. The group of forward-thinking, young artists was labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fourâ&#x20AC;? and shared a similar approach to new forms of design. Known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Glasgow Style,â&#x20AC;? it combined sinuous forms from nature with a strong vertical line and Celtic imagery. It served as Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpretation of the Art Nouveau movement sweeping Continental Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural career received a huge boost when his firm won the commission for a new Glasgow School of Art. His imaginative design concept combined the stark Baronial style of Scottish castles with Japanese elements and the organic forms of Art Nouveau. Like most of his projects, Mackintosh viewed it as a total piece of art including the interior furnishings and fixtures such as lamps, desks, and chairs. It was a remarkable building and a sharp departure from the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical Victorian architecture of the 19th century. Needless to say, the final result generated much criticism and controversy at the time, but it is now considered by the Royal Institute of British Architects to be the finest building designed by a Brit in the past 175 years. In 2014, a fire destroyed much of the building. While the exterior sustained minor damage, the beautiful library was ruined. Tours have been suspended during renovation, but there is a new Visitor Center across the street with information about Mackintosh and the construction of the school. This is also the place to book a student-led walking tour of Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glasgow. These tours offer insight into the life and times of Mackin-

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Folk Dancing Club, 3 to 4:15 p.m., Marshall Center, Vancouver, Wash. 360-216-6264.

“My Love, Don’t Cross that River” (South Korea), 7:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

(through Feb. 1) Bridges of Portland: Paintings by Christopher B. Mooney, Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave., Portland.

“New Beginnings” artist reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville. 503-435-1316.

Nerd Night – Trivia for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Annual All Member Show reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Sequoia Gallery and Studios, 136 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro.

Where Eagles Nest, 9:30 a.m., CCC’s Harmony Campus, 7726 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie.

Prime Timers Dining Club’s 18th anniversary, 6 p.m., M & M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Bring a white elephant gift. 503936-5861 or PrimeTimersDning@aol.com.

Classic Film Series: “To Catch a Thief,” 7 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. $3. 503-625-4ART.

Oregon Symphony, 7 p.m., Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro. Free.

Sixth Annual Celebration of the Male Form, 5 to 9 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.

“Picturing America” gallery reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. 503-6254ART.

Books and Beers with Heather and Nick, a book club for age 40 and younger, “The Country of Ice Cream Star” by Sandra Newman, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

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from experiencing some of the difficulties that people with dementia face on a daily basis. “I make sure I try to announce myself when entering, wearing a big smile, and making sure that I’m in their field of vision,” he says. “Keeping the patient calm is always important, but after the class, I became more aware of how much of an impact that really makes.” Pope calls the class “eyeopening,” and Salem Fire Department Capt. Ian Fitzgerald agrees. “The information was re-

Oregon Symphony, with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” 7 p.m., Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver, Wash. $40-$70.

Beaverton Historical Society: Michael McCloskey, author of “Oregon: A State that Stands Out,” 7 p.m., Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton. 503-4300106.

Song Circle: Adult singers and acoustic instrument players, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043.

Book Group: “This is Your Life, Harriet Chance!” by Jonathan Evison, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Board Game Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932. Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, 9:30 a.m., CCC’s Harmony Campus, 7726 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie.

(through Feb. 4) “The Sensational Sixties,” 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays), Black Box Theatre, Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. $20/$15. 971-264-9409.

ally good and my crew and I talked about it afterwards,” Fitzgerald says. “The consensus was good training, and it gave us some new ideas on how to approach dementia patients with a little more thoughtfulness. One thing we are really good at is task level jobs, not always being aware of the compassion side, so it’s a good reminder.” Heinatz’s own story with dementia began with her mother-in-law, who died of Alzheimer’s. “She and I were very close and walking down that path with her as her main caregiver was life-changing for me,” she says. “It was very frustrating as ‘I didn’t know what I didn’t

Genealogical Society of Washington County, “Beyond the Trees – Improving FamilySearch.org Searching,” Hillsboro Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. 503-640-4431. Family Matinee Series: “The Zaniac!” 2 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. $5. 503-6254ART.

campus.

Writers Mill, 1 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043.

CALM: Coloring and Listening Moments for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503644-0043.

Friends of the Historical Columbia River Highway, 9:30 a.m., CCC’s Harmony Campus, 7726 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie. (through Jan. 20) AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to noon, Mount Hood Medical Center Cascade Building, 24700 SE Stark St., Gresham. 503-6632228.

know,’ and I had no idea what resources were out there.” She says help was not forthcoming from those she was in contact with, including doctors and even memory care personnel. “It was exhausting and frustrating to say the least,” says Heinatz, who chose a complete career change to work for ComForCare when Hughes approached her to come to work for him. “He opened the office with just the two of us in April 2012, and we have grown to a company of over 100 employees. The great thing is that he has a heart for those dealing with dementia because his mother died of Alzheimer’s.”

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Giga Flood, 9:30 a.m., CCC’s Harmony Campus, 7726 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie.

Men’s Caregiving Support Group, 1 p.m., Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital second floor conference room, 1040 NW 22nd Ave., Portland. Poet Brian Blanchfield, 7:30 p.m., Marylhurst University. Events.marylhurst.edu.

Celebrating Poet William Stafford’s Birthday, 3 p.m., Holy Names Heritage Center, 17425 Holy Names Dr., Lake Oswego, on the Mary’s Woods

Portland Metro Concert Band, 3 p.m., Performing Arts Center, David Douglas High School, 1400 SE 130th St., Portland.

AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 501 N. Graham, Portland. 503-286-9688.

Owl Book Group: “The Bully Pulpit” by Doris K. Goodwin, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503644-0043.

Craig Carothers, 7:30 p.m., Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro. $15/$20. 503-615-3485.

Voices in Verse: Open mic poetry, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043.

Marcia Miller, “You Go Girls! The Woman’s Guide to Great Travel,” Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503245-9932. DEADLINE for calendar submissions: 6th of the month for the following month’s publication.

Heinatz says there is no higher calling for her than making a difference in the lives of others. “It’s exciting to see the light go on and know that it means the quality of life of another human being is being enhanced,” she says. “In the case of working with families, I love to share that while living with dementia is never easy, it can be navigated successfully and awesome memories can be built along the way.” ComForCare’s goal is to bring the training to churches for staff, volunteers and families within their congregation who have to deal with dementia on a daily basis, Heinatz says.

“The ultimate aim is to help family caregivers and hopefully to help some local churches set up free or lowcost adult day care centers so family members can get some much-needed respite,” she says. “Next on our goal list is to start training local business personnel to create a ‘dementia friendly’ atmosphere. We’d love to see restaurants and coffee bars get on board with this. “There is so much that can be done as a community to help this segment of our society,” she adds. “This is ComForCare Home Care’s way of giving back.” For more information, call Heinatz at 503-400-6637. ■

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DIGGIN’ IT!

PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION

Playing around with garden art

By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

When the bulbs are planted, the leaves are raked and the mulch is spread, some gardeners will retreat indoors to pursue more cozy pursuits. This is understandable since the weather can be so inhospitable this time of year. But some of us don’t really mind the elements, within reason, of course. Because the garden is at its most minimal structurally, it’s a great time to fiddle with garden art — move things around and fine-tune the vignettes. Whether your style is classic, modern, Japanese, flea market, whimsical or eclectic, there are lots of ways to get inspiration for garden art. A trip to the library in search of garden art books will provide lots of armchair ideas. And a simple “Garden Art” Google search will supply even more. In addition to those, I keep a file of garden art photos from the garden tours I’ve been on. Garden art can be expensive. Ceramic pots can set us back over $100 depending on their size. Hardscape, including fountains, ponds and other water features can cost several hundred dollars, but that initial investment is unavoidable to assure we get what we want done correctly. The good news is that the smaller details can be purchased without breaking the bank. For instance, I’ve found lots of garden goodies at thrift stores and garage sales, Craigslist and the Habitat

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Photo by Grace Peterson

Don’t limit yourself as you decorate your garden with things you love. Move things around and fine-tune the vignettes.

for Humanity ReStore. One of the nice things about being a collector is that people bring you castoffs and they always know what to get you for your birthday. My son is always finding rusty artifacts to bring me. And my daughters know where to shop to find cute patio accessories. For me, the biggest challenge has been determining when enough is enough. A pretty garden can quickly turn into a junky mess if the collecting

gets out of hand. Too much stuff can incite that overwhelmed feeling which is a real creativity-killer. As enjoyable as it is to go on a treasure hunt, I’m trying to learn contentment and work with what I have rather than constantly collecting more. My general rule of thumb is 80 percent plants to 20 percent inorganic elements (aka garden art) and, for the most part, that seems to work. The art is there to

complement the plants and create a fun, interesting ambiance and unique sense of place. Here are some suggestions for improving your own garden’s ambiance. ■ Have you checked out the solar light options these days? Amazon.com and other retailers have some fun single and stringed light sets that aren’t terribly expensive. I’ve got a set strung along a 10-foot wood ladder that doubles as a fence trellis. Every evening at dusk, they reliably light up and cast a comfy glow. ■ Got fence? A simple vintage wood window frame or a mirror will add a nice touch. ■ Rocks and driftwood collected from hikes and vacations can look wonderful in the garden. ■ Hang an old thermometer in a shady spot for a unique conversation piece. ■ Always be on the lookout for simple metal shelving to display your collections. Used baker’s racks can be inexpensive and can withstand the elements. ■ If you see something you like and the price is right but you’re not sure how you’ll use it, get it anyway. The inspiration will come. Finally, keep in mind that during the winter months, some pieces, such as glass and terracotta should be moved under cover to prevent them from breaking. Visit my blog for more garden photos: gracepete.blogspot.com. ■

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Faith rolls forward

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Few understand the need for a wheelchair better than the Gaumonds — and they’ve given back in so many ways By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Some things in life are just meant to be, and no two know that better than JoAnna and James Gaumond. “I met him on prom night,” JoAnna says of her husband James, who had been one of the most popular boys at Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California. “We talked in the car all night long. I drew to him right away.” JoAnna calls their chance meeting at the prom “providential.” At 18 months old, she contracted polio, resulting in her wearing a leg brace and using crutches for most of her young life. Attention from boys was not something she often got, so when “Frenchie,” as James went by in those days, decided to share his company with her on prom night in 1964, she was somewhat surprised. “I had never even gone on a date,” she says. “That night at midnight on May 18, he asked me to marry him, and on Aug. 1, we got married. We just knew it was right. We’ve both been very happy.” The couple raised two children, James and Tammy, and now have five grandchildren and one great-grandchild slated for an April arrival. From their California beginnings, the young couple moved to Utah and then to Idaho, where they raised their children. James worked as a miner until the mines started closing, while JoAnna taught reading skills to some of his coworkers, helping them to prepare for other jobs. Eventually, with the mines closed, the family moved to Portland, and finally to Salem. Throughout their lives, JoAnna and James have loved helping others, a facet of their faith as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They especially love helping those with physical challenges and needs. “We started a wheelchair square dance group called the Silver Spinners when we moved to Salem,” JoAnna says of the dance group that is still going in Keizer. “So many folks came, we got loaned several manual wheelchairs. Square dancing was so much fun.” More and more people began to view the Gaumonds as people who knew how to locate sought-after mobility trans-

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Photo by Mary Owen

James and JoAnna Gaumond have spent their married life dealing with wheelchairs — both for Joanna, and for others who are in need by collecting and sending out wheelchairs all over the world.

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WINDY Windy is one of the older cats residing at the Oregon This Humane Society. sweet 8-year-old old lady is looking for the purr-fect home to call her own. She is bashful in new situations and will need some time to get to know you. She has a loud purr and loves to be petted. Once she knows you are a friend, Windy is quite affectionate and enjoys cud-

dling. She will probably adjust best in an adult-only quiet home or one with older cat-savvy children. Take some time with this lovable lady and see if she’s your new best friend. In her temporary home she lived with a small terrier that she hissed at a lot upon first meeting, but once they got acquainted they shared a chair to sleep on. She has never been around other cats, and actually may prefer being the only pet so she can have all of the attention and lap time for snuggling. To adopt Windy (shelter number 196648) or other cats, dogs, rabbits, birds or rodents, visit the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland. Call 503-285-7722. Viewing

hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Her special senior adoption fee of $15 includes spay, microchip ID, collar and OHS ID tag, initial vaccines, courtesy veterinarian exam, 30 days free PetPlan health insurance and plenty of support and information from OHS Visit oregonhumane.org. Each Tuesday the Oregon Humane Society offers an adoption special for people age 60 and older. If a perfect match cannot be found among the 20 free pets, all other pets at the shelter will be $50 off the listed adoption fee (only for individuals 60 years of age or older). This special cannot be combined with other offers. ■

IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! If your pet(s) stay outside most of the time, remember they get cold, too. Provide warm, dry shelter and plenty of fresh water & extra food.

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portation, and their queries led the couple to start Orphan Wheelchairs. They began the nonprofit by loaning out JoAnna’s manual wheelchair after she graduated to a power chair. “People near and then far away asked if we could loan or sell them wheelchairs and get other medical equipment,” James says. “People started bringing us crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. This thing just took off.” James was the fixer of all items donated; JoAnna kept track of who got them and where they went. Their first donation of JoAnna’s manual chair led to the ministry expanding to sending wheelchairs and medical equipment all over the world — China,

India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Mexico, South America and Africa, as well as throughout the United States. “We sent out an average of six wheelchairs seven days a week for many years,” James says, “plus other medical equipment which was usually donated. We funded the project out of our own pocket.” Reddaway Trucking helped the couple deliver wheelchairs across the country, until new ownership disbanded the service. Catholic Charities provided warehouse storage. Organizations such as the Wheelchair Foundation and Helping Hands sent shipments of chairs and medical equipment. Donations showed up from rich and poor, companies and organizations — even left in their front yard by those in the area who wanted to help. “We were left envelopes

Cats in need of a treasurer PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION

You give a cat some money and teach him about budgeting and he throws everything you said out the window. Next thing you know he’s online buying cat toys and snacks. The bottom line is, never trust a cat with money. That’s why Furry Friends is looking for a qualified volunteer treasurer to help with the financial duties of this cat rescue organization in Vancouver, Washington. Furry Friends Washington is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that has been serving Clark County since 1999. This no-kill organization is operated and run completely by volunteers and dedicated to providing rescue, necessary medical, and spay/neuter for neglected and homeless cats while finding them forever homes. This position would require about two hours a week. Some of the duties include: receive and reconcile the bank statements; incoming checks should receive immediate restrictive endorsement and be deposited within a week; take the lead in safeguarding Furry Friends assets, data, and personal information; prepare timely financial report, and attend monthly board meetings. The main mission of Furry Friends is finding forever homes for the kitties in their care, but it needs qualified people in these key positions to make that happen. You will be rewarded in purrs and meows by all the furry guests and make some great relationships with the other dedicated volunteers. For more information send an email to information@furryfriendswa.org or call 360-993-1097. Visit furryfriendswa.org to see what Furry Friends is all about. ■

filled with money, too,” JoAnna says of donations that were used for repairs, maintenance, and overseas shipping. “We never used any of it for ourselves. We even took wheelchairs or crutches to Salem Hospital if we got a call that someone had broken their leg, sometimes in the middle of the night,” she adds. “If someone had a need, we’d do our best to fill it.” JoAnna shares one powerful story of a grandmother in Boise, Idaho, who had to crawl around her house because she was financially unable to afford a wheelchair. “We just showed up with one,” she says. “She was thrilled.” Ten minutes after getting a request for a chair not in their inventory for a quadriplegic in Utah, their phone rang with an offer of an almost-new chair that had been used for only

three months. “As the caller was ready to hang up, he said, ‘Oh, by the way, it’s for a quadriplegic,’” JoAnna says. “We phoned Utah right away to pass on the good news. Our Heavenly Father always provided what was needed.” As Orphan Wheelchairs grew, the couple appeared on radio, television and in newspapers. JoAnna was an adult ambassador for the Easter Seal Society, served on the Salem Mayor’s ADA Committee as well as serving as a commissioner for a state ADA commission, now disbanded. Known by her friends to be “quite a political force” for the city’s disabled population, she even pushed for Salem’s curb cutouts for easier wheelchair access. But their good works came to an end when, about 10 years ago, James was forced into re-

tirement by a heart attack. “We tried to get someone to take it over, but no one stepped forward,” JoAnna says. “So we had to let it go after 17 years.” And in a twist of fate, the woman who has championed so many now has her own need for a motorized wheelchair, one that will allow her to recline. She has post-polio syndrome, is tube-fed, and suffers from cancer. She is in pain and feels sick most days, but her spirit remains untouchable. “We really miss helping others,” she says, as she reaches out to pet one of the two dogs the couple rescued. A rescued kitty lies nearby. “We will always do what we can.” As for finding that muchneeded, upgraded wheelchair? “If the Lord wants me to have one, he’ll provide,” JoAnna says with a smile. “He always does.” ■

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When our politicians decide to become involved in another countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt if they took a lesson in anthropology. Tom DeMeo, a former Peace Corps volunteer, believes foreign policy errors could be avoided if there were more interest in how other people live. He says living among the people of a country helps you understand and see the beauty in other cultures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mistake to expect that other people think and act the way we do,â&#x20AC;? says DeMeo, whose volunteer work took him to Ghana from 1980-82, and to Botswana from 1982-84. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently working in Ethiopia as a program manager and scientist with the Forest Service. His wife, Phyllis Shelton, volunteered through the Peace Corps in Honduras. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, Africans are horrified that we put people in nursing homes,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Africa and the Middle East, for instance, the people put

family and tribe first. The nation is an abstract, and means little or nothing.â&#x20AC;? Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foreign policy error in Iraq, he continues, is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really a country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Iraq, there is more loyalty to family and religious sect, not whether Iraq exists or not.â&#x20AC;? DeMeo also observes that visitors to Africa might see Africans as lazy because they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always in a rush to get something done or get somewhere on time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are cultural differences that travel and engaging with people in various countries teach us,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a judgment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning to understand how others live and what they value. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mistake to think that all people have loyalty to family and nation first, as we do.â&#x20AC;? DeMeo is one of 400 returned Peace Corps volunteers in the Portland metro area who belong to the Columbia River Peace Corps Association. He serves as its president while Shelton serves as secretary. Local returned Peace Corps

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Not only did Tom DeMeo serve in the Peace Corps, he now heads a local organization for those who also served and want to continue that association. volunteers have served in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Malaysia, Peru, Turkey, Rwanda, Liberia, Cameroon, Honduras

and many other countries. The association is committed to service and community, both at home and abroad. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

like to activate more members â&#x20AC;&#x201D; only about 50 are active â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by reaching out to engage younger former Peace Corps volunteers. Most current members served during the 1980s. One of the major issues with those returning from Peace Corps service is that they miss the close relationships they had developed in another country. DeMeo hopes to alleviate some of that loss by arranging speaking engagements for Peace Corps volunteers in schools, community groups and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is more important than ever,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help Americans understand the world.â&#x20AC;? His organization also helps volunteers network and find jobs when they return from foreign countries and re-integrate themselves back home. For example, he attended a national conference of Peace Corps volunteers in Washington, D.C., which attracted a large Ethiopian contingent. He is working on livestock

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 management in that country, which he describes as “very interesting; a great country.” CRPCA also has a grants program where international and local projects can be aided, such as a water program in Cameroon, soup kitchens and feeding the homeless in Portland, or buying books for libraries in Ghana. Currently, the group is mentoring a Chinese family of four who belong to Falun Dong, a spiritual group toward which the Chinese government is hostile. They are combining efforts with Catholic Charities to help the family get acclimated to this country for an eight-month commitment. This includes teaching them about the transit system, helping the wife learn to drive, obtaining affordable housing, and more. DeMeo and Shelton have adopted a child from China who speaks Mandarin, and that has helped in working with the other Chinese family. They also adopted a child from Mongolia, have an adopted stepdaughter, and a biological son and daughter. Among his own ongoing projects, DeMeo manages old growth forests and wildlife, monitoring the ecosystem and cattle grazing. “The Forest Service has an international program to offer tech assistance in Africa, so I was back to Ghana two years ago,

Some gatherings include a book club, educational opportunities and language clubs. There’s also a writers workshop and information about international activities.

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Two years ago,Tom DeMeo (center) visited the village where he had served 29 years before, and took this photo with friends Spear and Moses Ankrah in Daboase, Ghana. almost 30 years after I volunteered to be there,” he says. “There is a lot more development and the economy is doing a little better in Ghana, although almost all the rain forests are gone. More people means fewer trees, but everyone has a cell phone.” In Botswana, he accom-

plished much by planting trees, establishing nurseries, managing timber sales for the government and fighting wildfires. He notes that seven of the 10 fastest-growing economies are in Africa, and they are getting more democratic. “In the Peace Corps, we

are encouraged to live among the people in their own living situations, but our living situation is a little bit better than theirs,” DeMeo says. “In Botswana, the people are more conservative in a good sense, quiet and reserved.” He’s heard from others who’ve visited Africa that

they come away inspired by the people they meet. “They are very optimistic, very cheerful,” DeMeo says of his experiences there. He believes the colonial legacy in some African countries is strongest where artificial boundaries were established by developed countries meddling in their affairs, and that loyalty to country can lead to arrogance and false assumptions. “It is foolish to think that other people should behave the way you do and think the way you do,” DeMeo says. “There’s an adage, ‘Respect what you don’t know.’” ■

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