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■ Monte
Langford always wanted to be a cowboy
By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Sit down in a hair stylist’s chair and you’ll get peppered with the usual questions. But what happens when you turn it around and find out about the person behind the chair? Meet Monte Langford, a 77year-old cowboy from Keizer who grew up with a love for horses – and hair. “I always wanted to be a cowboy,” says Langford, a Portland hair stylist who still boasts a full head of perfectlygroomed, snowy white hair, and a long list of clients. He still remembers the first toy pistol, chaps and cowboy hat he received growing up on Cummings Lane in Keizer. “We had a couple of horses, and my sister and I loved riding them,” he says. “I love horses. They calm your energy.” He broke every horse he owned, including an Appaloosa and quarter horses. They “broke” him as well, Langford
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Monte Langford currently is working on this carving of an American Indian face. He works from his studio in Oregon City. Both the carvings and hair styling help satisfy his artistic leanings. says, chuckling about the number of broken bones he’s had. “It’s because I’m dumber than they are,” he says. Langford showed his horses, eventually breeding and cutting them. He trained several young horses and entered many of his horses in shows across the country. At one point, he owned six acres for his horses to roam on. At age 60, he became a team roper and continued for another 10 years.
Team roping requires good timing, he says, from the time you get hold of the rope, toss it around the head and swing it at the Mexican cows to pull them down. It requires two ropers, a header and a healer. Much to his dismay, back problems forced Langford into cowboy retirement. But his days on the ranch are only part of Langford’s story. When he graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, he was interested in
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doing hair, so he took a job at Boise Cascade to help pay for his schooling. He says he was always drawn to art during his school years and saw hair styling as a form of art. Langford began his career at the well-known Salem salon of Harvey Lovell, who now lives in Arizona and will be feted for his 90th birthday next year. Eventually, Langford opened his own salon, Monte’s Design, across from the iconic Helen Bernhard Bakery in northeast Portland. He owned that salon for 38 years until he decided he wanted to slow down and not manage nine to 12 stylists anymore. These days, he owns one chair at Studio One in southwest Portland, where he works part-time. Another way Langford expresses his artistic side is through wood carving, where he meticulously carves the faces of American Indians into
cottonwood. He says he became acquainted with woodcarving at Portland International Airport while gazing into some glass display cases. He decided to learn the craft, and studied under Terry Kramer, who entered Langford’s work into a Pacific Northwest Carver’s Show. He won three awards, including best of show. Since then his work has sold in galleries in Oregon, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico. Langford carves faces from his extensive collection of American Indian history and is drawn to “the haunted look of hopelessness in their eyes.” He explains that “there used to be a thousand Indian tribes in California until they were slaughtered and humiliated.” Much of his work is drawn from the Edward Curtis documentation of American Indians. Langford has an extensive book collection on this subject, as well as photos he has taken at the Pendleton Round-Up, among others. He also does pencil sketches of Indians and horses. In his home, his displays his artwork in the foyer and living room near the grand piano. In his downstairs studio, there is a large display of horses and cottonwood carvings. Although Langford is slowing down a bit, he maintains a healthy regiment at a local gym, does yoga for its benefits of stretching and flexibility, stays away from coffee and alcohol, and maintains an extensive English-type garden that blooms year-round. Oh, and he rebuilt his deck last year. His wife, Rebecca, asks him to work less, but Langford figures he’ll work another seven or eight years. Too many interesting conversations to be had. ■
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MICROGREENS?
By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Food fads seem to take up a large portion of today’s conversations about eating. There are trends seeking fusion cuisines, massive numbers of people taking photos of their food, and blogs discussing foods and fads. Over the years, and through vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, sprouts have become one of those fads. But sprouts have come and gone — and come again; and often there are problems associated with them. Too often, the high temperatures required to grow them, combined with the humid and wet growing mediums, create the ideal conditions for bacteria and other pathogens that create diseases for humans, says Brooke Edmunds, who represents the Oregon State University Extension for Linn, Benton and Lane counties. Sometimes even the seeds contain pathogens. Edmunds holds a doctorate in plant pathology diseases of vegetables and ornamental plants. One new trend, she says, uses the sprout idea without the problems. These are called microgreens. Sprouts take about three to five days to germinate and then are ready for eating. But microgreens are young, tasty vegetables that take 10 to 14 days, can be grown at home or in a greenhouse, or bought at a grocery or specialty store. They are smaller, and contain more concentrated nutrients than their mature, older brothers, but typically aren’t used in large quantities. Unlike sprouts, where the entire plant is used — including the root system and the greens – only the microgreens’ green growth is used.
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Brooke Edmunds from the OSU Extension Service says microgreens and sprouts can be started almost anywhere. Additionally, these nutritional vegetables offer diners taste, delicacy and distinctive flavors, according to Wikipedia. There also are a number of varieties from chard and amaranth to cabbage and kohlrabi, and from basil to beets, chia, cilantro and clover. Also called vegetable confetti, microgreens are typically grown differently from sprouts. Much younger in usage than sprouts, microgreens began their trend in San Francisco in the 1980s, and started a growing trend in Southern California in the 1990s. Since then, the small greens’ popularity has moved across the country and is grown on farms, in homes and
commercially. Early varieties consisted of arugula, basil, beets, kale and cilantro. These now include chard, two kinds of amaranth, mizuna, cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, chia, clover, tat soil, sunflower and peas. Spicier varieties include the greens from mustard, daikon radish, cress, pak choi and rutabaga. And, according to Edmunds, sunflower and pea microgreens are the easiest to grow. Growing them shouldn’t be a problem, she says. But everything must be clean, from the containers to the soil. Using fresh potting soil is a good way to ensure the soil is without any pathogens or problems. Fresh seeds can be bought at various garden centers, health food stores or on-
line, and Edmunds suggests using lots of seeds and planting them in yogurt or berry containers that have been thoroughly cleaned. “You also can buy them already growing in containers in the grocery store, like the living lettuces you’ve seen there,” Edmunds says. First, she suggests presoaking the seeds then planting them. Once the seeds are in the soil and watered, all that’s needed is a bright sunny space, a couple of weeks and, voilà, you have microgreens. They may need to be rotated so they all get the same amount of sun. They are perishable though, so they need to be harvested with a scissors and eaten almost immediately. Some seeds require a small soak, for example cilantro takes one to two hours; others, like beets, require longer soaks. Some of the problems associated with them are spac-
ing, over or under watering, water pH and light sources. For example, not enough light yields pale or spindly plants. If you need advice, or want to review the process, check with any local extension officer or a Master Gardener, “who know where the resources are,” Edmunds says. Finally, these tasty greens can pack a punch in nutrients. These young plants have more concentrated nutrients and the tastes are subtler, she says. Most, especially cilantro, have higher levels of carotenoids than mature plants. There also are higher volumes of vitamin C, especially in red cabbage, daikon radishes and garnet amaranth. The color is also useful in presenting a pretty salad or garnish. The lowest levels of vitamins come in popcorn and golden pea shoots because these vegetables grow without chlorophyll. ■
April in the garden
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By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
Am I the only one who thought spring would never get here? What a winter it’s been. I lost count of the number of days I saw snowfall and there weren’t nearly enough of those warm intermissions that tide us over until the next storm. Even the weather experts have declared it a wetter and colder-than-normal winter — the La Nina effect. Now my fingers are crossed that we’ll have a normal spring. No more of that arctic stuff, please. The lawn is already growing and needs a weekly mowing. Utilizing spring rains, we can don our rain parka and sprinkle fertilizer on our water-soaked lawns. Bare spots can be sprinkled with lawn seed and will have plenty of time to fill in before summer. Weeds are much easier to tackle now, when they’re small, easier to pull. And you’ll thank yourself later for getting rid of them before they spread their seeds all over. After they’re pulled and disposed of, a fresh layer of mulch over the area will help keep the area clean and neat. My pruners always get a lot of use this time of year. The early-blooming flowering shrubs such as rhododendron,
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Pruning clematis vines, such as this “multi-blue,” can be confusing, but it’s wise to prune right after the blooms fade, about six inches from the ground.
camellia and azalea can be pruned right after they are finished blooming. This will give them enough time through the spring and summer months to grow next year’s blossoms. If I haven’t done so yet, I will also trim my summerflowering Hall’s Honeysuckle vine to keep it from taking over the neighborhood. Speaking of vines, clematis vines can be one of the most confusing of vines to prune. The standard practice is to determine which “type”
you’re growing and prune according to that type’s needs. However, I’ve found that the same principle that applies to shrubs also applies to all clematis types — prune right after the blooms fade. I prune mine all the way back, to within six or so inches from the ground. With an application of fertilizer/compost and a good soaking, the plant should put out fresh green shoots. Often it will rebloom. Additionally, this means the
gardener won’t have to deal with that brown tangle of death that can accumulate if left unattended for any length of time. The one drawback to this method is that you won’t have any of the fluffy seed heads to enjoy but if you’re like me, you prefer to see the flowers over the seed heads anyway. There are early veggies that can be started from seed. Arugula, spinach and other salad greens grow easily in containers and I’ve found that this method helps keep hungry slugs at bay. If placed under a patio cover, the rain will be unable to batter the poor things and splash soil upon their leaves, which means less grit to wash off at the kitchen sink. Seeds of peas, onions, carrots and brassicas can be sown now or purchased as seedlings and planted out. Just watch for slugs. And, needless to say, keep an eye on those weeds. In April, one must keep vigilant to nighttime temperatures. The garden centers have marigolds, petunias and other summer bedding plants for sale but a single night of cold temperatures can wreak havoc on one’s best intentions. Instead of risking it with these frost-sensitive plants, I focus on repotting and grooming my
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wintered-over container plants such as fuchsias, begonias and hardier root-bound perennials such as New Zealand flax, ferns and ornamental grasses. Rosebushes can use a dose of fertilizer and a top-dressing of compost. If you haven’t done so yet, you can prune them back now or wait until they’ve finished with their first round of blooms. Remember to check the new growth for hungry aphids. They can be squished with gloved fingers. Or a spray of water will do them in. Ladybugs consider aphids the finest of delicacies so if you see ladybugs on your rosebush, allow them to do their work. April is such a beautiful time. Yes, there are garden chores to do but we shouldn’t get bogged down with tasks without taking time to enjoy nature. Breathing in the freshness of the air, gazing at the beauty and intricacy of spring bloomers, listening to birds as they go about their nest-building, watching bees buzz from one flower to another — these are all reminders that nature is alive and well and we humans are the recipients of a grand and awesome gift. With the world seemingly on edge, nature reminds us of what’s really important. ■
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■ Don't let negative thinking get you down, says 'happiness' expert Sandi Serling
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Bring out the beach balls! Sandi Serling’s conference use the balls to bring a little fun into her presentations. By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
sadness are byproducts of negative thinking and hold us back from realizing our full potential,” Serling says. “We discuss the advances in brain science that prove we can significantly improve our lives by changing our thought patterns.” The result: Enjoying life rather than stressing about it. “Happiness is not about if I get the job or the right guy,” she says. “It’s not about things. We all have the ability to be happy. It has to do with self, not someone else. It’s not tangibles. It’s a
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When Bobby McFerrin sang his upbeat ‘80s tune, “Don’t worry, be happy,” we all sang along. His words reminded us to lighten up and enjoy life. But inside, we may have been wondering: How? You’ve got to activate it,” says Sandi Serling, creator of Activating Happy!, a program that teaches the tools for a more peaceful state of mind. Her conferences have been sold-out every-
where she goes. Serling says she’s happier now than ever, having rid herself of anxieties that she kept hidden from those around her. With an effervescent personality, and as the owner of a successful public relations company, no one would have guessed her state of mind. “Activating Happy!” exposes people to new ideas, thinkers and experiences that broaden the understanding of life and helps cultivate happiness within, she says. “We recognize stress, anxiety and
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state of being. Once you feel it you are so grateful and you can find joy in anything, especially little things, not a trip around the world.” There are scientifically-proven tools on how to stay grounded, find peace of mind and reduce stressful living. When Serling lost both of her parents within four months, she felt a tremendous sense of loss. “They were the bright lights in my life,” she says of her parents. “I was very sad.” But it motivated her to research ways
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Want to do some reading on the subject of happiness and aging? Serling recommends “The Telomere Effect” by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, “10% Happier” by Dan Harris, and “The Nature Fix, Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative” by Florence Williams. Visit activatinghappy.com for more information.
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to move beyond sadness and that’s when she found brain wave optimization, something that teaches the neuroscience of rewiring the brain. “I met Brad Pendergraft, a Portlander who wrote ‘The Unworried Brain,’” she says. “I traded my skills for two years of consultation with him and read everything I could. I found you can be 100 years old and still rewire your brain.” When Serling saw that the tools she learned through research actually produced peace of mind, she felt that others could learn the process themselves. “I thought, ‘If I can do it, anybody could do it.’ I have grown more in two years than in my whole life.” The brain, she says, doesn’t know the difference between reality and fantasy, but by practicing self-compassion, one can reach a healthier state of mind. “Some might say this is egotistical, but when you start talking to yourself, using your name, and becoming your best friend, the negativity washes away,” Serling says. “That’s one of the tools, that when you experience doubt or fear, you soothe yourself with supportive words.” Some anxiety is healthy, she adds, because it alerts you to possible dangers. But constant anxiety is not healthy and leads to unhappiness. She recommends practicing deep breathing — in bad traf-
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fic, for example. It has been scientifically-proven to calm the nervous system. “Open your mouth, breathe in, hold for a few seconds and breathe out of your mouth.,” she says. “This reduces the natural fightor-flight impulse.” In addition to daily exercise and good nutrition, another valuable tool for overcoming a bad day is to step on grass in your bare feet. “There is a magnetic field that grounds you,” Serling says. “So does hugging a tree. So are walks through nature, and taking time out to look at the intricacies of a spider web. I crave nature.” She says she smiles ear-toear by watching a hummingbird. “It’s being in the moment,” Serling says. She enjoys meditation and recommends the practice, saying that it doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Serling suggests starting with 60 seconds, and building up to 20 minutes
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Top, Activating Happy! conferences use a variety of techniques to teach happiness concepts, including learning super brain yoga. Above, Sandi Serling (center) with conference speaker Carol Gardner, Maggie Vespa, a local TV reporter, and Zelda.
or more. She calls it lifechanging. Last year, her home flooded and was burglarized, leaving Serling searching for another place to live. “If I had not had the tools I’ve learned, I would have been in the looney bin,” she says. “I was able to detach from the chaos. It is so thrilling to actually have complete control of my life.” She decided to put on events where she could share her new-found knowledge and, with no difficulty finding sponsors, she has conducted two yearly, sold-out conferences. In addition to the conferences, she organizes other speakers and youth programs using social media, teleseminars and a newsletter. She especially wants to reach high school students, recognizing that the earlier a person can change their patterns of living, the more years they have to be happy. ■
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Aimee Adelman was born with cystinosis, a rare metabolic disorder that damages various organs in the body. By the time she was a high school senior, she needed a kidney transplant. Fortunately, her father was able to donate one of his kidneys, but a year later, a biopsy revealed Adelman had acute rejection and eventually would need another kidney. “It basically is a very slow progression of rejection of that kidney,” says Adelman, now manager of education initiatives at Donate Life Northwest. She spent three years in college until symptoms of the kidney rejection worsened, putting her in the hospital with numerous complications and various periods of dialysis. She received her second kidney transplant on July 24, 2011, an important day in her life. It was given by a deceased donor and has proven to be a near-perfect match. Through Donate Life Northwest, Adelman has met many donor families — those individuals whose loved ones indicated they would donate their organs at the time of their death.
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Although Nelda Copsey was not a match for her sister in need of a kidney transplant, she has done everything she can to get the word out about organ donations.
“It’s such an incredible experience to be able to meet those donor families,” she says, explaining that recipients and donor families can choose to
write a letter to one another. “I’ve never gotten to meet mine, but I’ve had that experience to see how grateful (other donor families) are that their loved one was able to make this incredible gift. And now their loved one is living on and giving life to other people. And both recipients and donor families are so grateful for that process.” Advances in medical technology are astounding, and it might seem that organ donations are no longer necessary. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the United States hit an all-time high this year. Nevertheless, about 8,000 people in the United States — or 22 people a day — die each
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Register as a donor when you obtain or renew your driver’s license, or register online at donatelifenw.org/register-now. Request a paper form at 800-4521369. year awaiting an organ transplant. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) — a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that connects and serves the nationwide network of organizations, medical professionals, recipients and donors — provides up-to-date statistics of those waiting for a donation. It also provides current numbers of donations given and received during the past year. Learn more at optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/data/. Donors can register as early as age 13, and there is no age limit for registering as a donor. Never conclude that you’re too old, Adelman says. “When it comes to organ donation, the age of a person is a factor,” she says, “but what we say at Donate Life is, ‘Don’t rule yourself out. We’re not health professionals, you’re not a health professional, so don’t make that decision.’” One donor can save up to eight lives. Organs that can be donated and transplanted are kidneys, pancreas, liver, intestine, heart and lungs. And donations go beyond organs. Eyes, skin, bone, connective tissue, heart valves and veins all can be used through donation. Cornea donation, for example, restores sight to thousands
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of people every year, and one tissue donor can impact more than 50 lives. Donate Life America is a nationwide organization dedicated to “increasing the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue available for transplant to save and heal lives.” As a small nonprofit that serves a very large area, Adelman says she is responsible to help dispel myths associated with organ donation. She encourages registered donors to have conversations with their families about it, and that making and communicating a decision ahead of time to be a donor can lessen pressure during a tragedy. “We’re kind of a small nonprofit that serves a very large area,” she says. One point she emphasizes is that there are various types of living donations, with kidneys being the most commonly-donated organ. Giving blood is a common non-organ donation, yet advancements in medical science are making possible partial donations of liver, lung and bone marrow. “You can donate a small portion of your liver,” Adelman says. “Your liver is a regenerative organ. Actually, within 10 to 12 months, that liver can become full-size again for both the donor and the recipient.” As Adelman knows personally, “you have two kidneys, you only need one,” she says. “About 80 percent of everyone on the waiting list is waiting for a kidney transplant, so there’s potential that those people could have a living donation as well.” She says that currently there are 118,000 Americans waiting for a life-saving transplant, with more than 3,000 of them living in the Pacific Northwest. ■ will hide when they are present so she should live in a dog-free home and is happiest as the only cat. See if this amazing girl is your new best friend. A medical consultation will be provided prior to her adoption. To adopt Missy (192283) 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. Her special senior adoption fee of $12 includes, spay, microchip ID, collar and OHS ID tag, initial vaccines, and plenty of support and information from OHS. For more information call 503-285-7722 or visit oregonhumane.org/. Every Tuesday OHS offers an adoption special for people age 60 and up. A select group of approximately 20 pets (cats and dogs) will be available for adoption to seniors at no charge every Tuesday. ■
Helping the war effort
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■ Young teen Harry Hendricks learned the meaning of hard work during war By BARRY FINNEMORE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
A chance conversation among teenagers in an ice cream parlor led Harry Hendricks not only to contribute to America’s war effort, but learn lifetime job skills. It happened in 1943, when Hendricks — barely a teen himself — struck up a conversation with another teen working at the bustling shipyards run by businessman Henry J. Kaiser on the north side of the Columbia River, where thousands of workers were churning out U.S. military vessels during World War II. Hendricks told his parents about his interest in the shipyards, then went about forging a copy of his birth certificate so it appeared he was older than his 14 years. “I was a big kid and had a lot of guts,” he says. It worked, and Hendricks went to a hiring hall where he was assigned to the graveyard shift — 11:55 p.m. to 7:55 a.m. It meant a grinding daily schedule that involved working at night, sleeping during the morning, and attending McLoughlin Junior High School from 1 to 6 p.m. After school, he ate dinner and caught a couple more hours of sleep before boarding a bus back to the shipyards. Hendricks, now 88, isn’t the only one in his family who has a connection to the shipyards, which were built 75 years ago. His wife, Ramona Hendricks, 86, was a young girl when her mother also went to work at the sprawling facility east of downtown Vancouver, one of many women who entered the workforce as men fought overseas. And Harry Hendricks’ mother worked at the shipyards cafeteria until the shipyards closed with the end of the war. The Kaiser Shipyards opened in May 1942, just four months after construction started on former farmland. According to the National Park Service, the first liberty ship, the USS George Vancouver, was completed there by July — a precedent in terms of speedy production the facility would follow throughout the war. By 1945, the Vancouver shipyards had produced 10 liberty ships, 30 landing crafts, 50 escort aircraft carriers, 31 attack transports, 12 C-4 troopships, eight C-4 cargo vessels and two, 14,000-ton
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Top, working in the Vancouver shipyards was part of the family: Harry Hendricks worked there, as did Ramona Hendricks’ mother. Harry’s mother also worked there. Above,Vancouver historian and writer Pat Jollota has several pictures from that time.
drydocks, the NPS notes on its website. The Vancouver shipyards — Kaiser also built shipyards in Portland and the San Francisco Bay area — drastically transformed the southwest Washington city. The population quickly boomed — from about 18,000 to some 50,000, according to “Housing in War and Peace: The Story of Public Housing in Vancouver, Washington” — as people from throughout the country relocated to Vancouver to staff the shipyards 24 hours a day. With the increased population came extensive development, from housing and medical care to schools, roads and other infrastructure. Essentially, six new “cities” were developed with their own police and fire stations, stores, schools, libraries and community centers,
says Pat Jollota, a Vancouver historian and writer. Though a new Vancouver Housing Authority and a federal counterpart agency eventually would plan and build thousands of new units of family housing, she says many residents initially rented out rooms or garages or divided their houses into duplexes to help accommodate the huge influx of newcomers. Jollota notes that downtown Vancouver became a 24-hour city because of the shipyards’ three shifts. And the familiar refrain, “Don’t you know there’s a war on?” was heard in response to shortages of everything from beef to butter. “Housing in War and Peace” notes that congestion in downtown Vancouver “compared to Sixth and Alder in Portland during the Christmas rush; people hustling, bustling, elbowing,
standing in line to make a purchase or get a meal.” “Downtown was crowded all the time,” Hendricks recalls. He worked at the shipyards from July to October 1943 as an electrician’s helper, essentially serving as an apprentice and laying out the wiring on the new ships that had slid down the concrete ways and were berthed temporarily along the Columbia River. After just a month and a half on the job, the journeymen electricians no longer were working in his area of the facility, so a foreman told Hendricks he was the “lead man.” By that time, Hendricks was 15 and doing the job of a journeyman but not earning a journeyman’s wages. Still, he made 87 ½ cents per hour — 50 cents an hour more than the Yakima native had made planting trees two years before in California, where his family had lived for a short time. After four months, Hendricks quit the shipyards job, realizing it was too difficult to work and be a student, but he looks back on that time as a great learning opportunity. “It taught me how to read blueprints,” he says. “That helped me my whole life.” Hendricks attended high school in Vancouver, then took a few jobs — on a pear orchard his father owned, delivering mail and serving on a state of Oregon fire suppression crew — before joining the Navy. He left the service after four years and worked for two railroad companies, an industry he was in for more than four decades. Ramona Hendricks’ mother, Frances van de Mark,
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You can get a good night’s sleep
By TANVI H. MUKUNDAN, MD
When getting ready for bed, good health habits mean brushing your teeth and washing your face. But what about when you’re tucked in and just can’t seem to fall asleep no matter how many sheep you count? You obviously want that good night’s rest; it helps you face the day refreshed and relaxed and prepares you to deal with life’s everyday challenges. You feel your best when taking care of your dental health and skin care, so why not start nighttime habits which can help you sleep better? Luckily there are a number of things that you can do at home to improve the qual-
ity of your sleep. When it comes to your daily coffee routine, although that last cup of the day may be tempting, it’s best to steer clear of caffeine from the afternoon on since
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was among the many women who helped staff the shipyards. She worked as an electrician’s helper for about six months. Ramona recalls that her mother, who had rarely worked outside the home before the shipyards, “loved� her time there. “She thought it was great,� Ra-
it can keep you up past your bedtime and cause your sleep to be more disrupted overnight. Similarly, alcohol and nicotine may also cause sleep disruptions so it’s best to avoid them as well as medications that might keep you awake (if possible). And while smartphones and other digital devices are popular for one last look at email or the news, you shouldn’t take them into bed with you. Rather, try to end screen time 30 minutes before you go to sleep. Along with limiting your screen time, afternoon and evening naps can also throw off your sleep schedule. If you take a nap during the day, try not to exceed 20 minutes and be sure to nap at least four
mona says. “I think she loved it because she was earning a wage herself.� Coming out of the Depression, van de Mark jumped at the chance to help the family earn money. To take the job, she moved to Vancouver with Ramona’s brother, while Ramona lived temporarily with relatives in Portland and Ramona’s electrician father continued to live in the Columbia River Gorge, where
hours before your bedtime. Once you’re ready for bed, there’s nothing better than having a relaxing, comfortable environment to retire to. Try to create an area that promotes sleep rather than distractions. And although many look forward to sleeping in whenever they have a chance, it’s beneficial in the long term to set up a clear sleep schedule and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on the weekends. Even when we practice best habits, not everything is under our control. During times of high stress, many people may experience periods of insomnia. This is normal, and usually will resolve over time, especially if you
he worked on the relatively new Bonneville Dam. Her mother rented a house in McLoughlin Heights, the largest of the new “cities� that had been built to accommodate workers. Ramona recalls “people coming and going from all shifts, a very busy place.� The Hendrickses, who have been married for 66 years and have two sons, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, share their
keep practicing good sleep habits. It’s also important to get enough sleep every day. Consistently getting less than six hours of sleep a night can be consistent with sleep deprivation and it is recommended that most adults get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Be sure to set aside time to get enough sleep. Try out these tips for a month and if you still have trouble sleeping, talk with a doctor to help determine if you might need a sleep study to help diagnose the problem. â–
(Tanvi H. Mukundan, MD, practices sleep medicine at Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas.)
memories while sitting in the kitchen of their Vancouver home. Harry Hendricks holds in his hand a Kaiser-issued metal button featuring his picture, a blue dot with the number three indicating he worked the graveyard shift, and his five-digit employee number — the latter he easily recites. “Eight-one-two-six-seven,â€? he says with a smile. “I have it memorized.â€? â–
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12 PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION Publishing Your Chapbook Workshop with John Sibley Williams, 2 to 4 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. $15. Angstgallery.com.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • APRIL 2017 Six-vineyard wine tasting showcase, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., ArborBrook, 17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg. $15. 503538-0959 by April 14.
(also April 2) Beatles artist Ron Campbell, noon to 6 p.m., Annie Meyer Gallery, 120 NW 9th Ave., Portland.
Timely Topics Book Group, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.
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Songwriter Circle: Cal Scott and Richard Moore with Lloyd Jones, 7 p.m., O’Connor’s Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. $15. Brownpapertickets.com.
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Nerd Night – Trivia for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932. HIP2BSquare Invitational Show opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Sequoia Gallery and Studios, 136 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro.
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The Book Corner grand re-opening, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 12470 SW 5th St., Beaverton. 503-643-5188.
Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre: “The Toad Prince,” 2 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. $5. 503625-4ART.
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(through April 8) Auto Swap Meet, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Portland International Raceway. $7, with $10 parking. PortlandRaceway.com.
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Books and Beers with Heather and Nick, “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland.
Expression in Three Dimensions opening reception, 5 to 9 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.
Grow Your Vegetable Garden in Containers with author Maggie Stuckey, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. 503-644-0043.
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Author Ruth Wariner, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.
“Old Friends” by Phyllce Bradner opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville.
An Abbreviated History of Lake Oswego, From Early Native Americans to the 1950s, 7 p.m., Elsie Stuhr Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton. Donations taken. 503-430-0106.
Song Circle, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. 503-644-0043.
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Board Game Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House, 9:30 a.m., Harmony East, Room H210, Clackamas Community College, Portland. 503-594-0620.
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(through May 14) “Beehive,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard. $30+. Broadwayrose.org.
Gentle Moves, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, 1907 NE 45th Ave. Free. 503-281-4839. Old Town Sherwood Spring Art Walk, 5 to 8 p.m. SherwoodCenterfortheArts.org. ART 2017 Student Show gallery opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. 503-625-4ART.
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Second Annual Gala, “Under the Big Top,” 6 p.m., Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St. 503-625-4ART.
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CALM: Coloring and Listening Moments for Adults, 6:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m., Harmony East, Room H210, Clackamas Community College, Portland. 503-594-0620.
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I Survived Driving 1,700 Miles in Europe, by Gary Clay, 9:30 a.m., Harmony East, Room H210, Clackamas Community College, Portland. 503-5940620.
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Breakfast Forum: Israel Socialist Communities,” by David Tver, 7:30 a.m., Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church Library, 5441 SE Belmont, Portland. 503-774-9621.
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“City of God” (“Cidade de Deus,” Brazil), 7:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, 7:30 p.m., Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro. $28/$34. Brownpapertickets.com.
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Inner City Blues Festival, “Healing the Healthcare Blues,” 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Eagle’s Lodge, 7611 N. Exeter Ave., Portland. $20. Tickettomato.com.
AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Mount Hood Medical Center Cascade Building, 24700 SE Stark St., Gresham. Small fee. 503-286-9688.
Vine2Wine, 7 to 10 p.m. $45. Tinyurl.com/vine2wine2017.
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Altera Vita: Tabletop Roleplaying, 1 to 5 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.
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Rhythm/Drum Circle, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. 503-644-0043.
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Ann Su, “What’s in a Label? Thinking about Diversity and Racial Categories,” 6:30 p.m., The Old Library, BP John Admin Building, Marylhurst University. Free.
Field trip: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, 9:30 a.m., Har-
mony East, Room H210, Clackamas Community College, Portland. 503-5940620.
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Film Club: “My King” (France), 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library,
Owl Book Group: “The Sixth Extinction” by Elizabeth Kolbert, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. 503-644-0043.
(through April 30) Mount Hood Rock Club’s Rock and Gem Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Road, Portland. Free. Mthoodrockclub.com. 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.
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TECH TALK By MICHELLE TE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Most of us have been wellschooled in keeping our homes safe. We lock the door, install security cameras and keep shrubbery away from the windows. It’s just common sense. So it’s also common sense that we would protect our computer “home” as well. Online privacy is a concern because of identity theft, stealing sensitive information, scams for money, hijacking your devices for ransom, and more. Additionally, malware and viruses can result from bad ads or links, and unsecured connections or man-in-themiddle attacks. But you don’t need to feel, or be, defenseless. Simply put, if you don’t know where an email came from, don’t click on it. If you’ve never heard of a website before, don’t click on it. You can also block ads, be wary of people you don’t know, and use a trusted DNS provider. But browsing the internet can be a confusing mess. There are so many ads and links vying for your attention. The easiest way to get a virus on your computer is by opening a link from an unfamiliar email or visiting an unfamil-
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iar/disreputable website. So while you may be interested to know what “this one trick is …” or follow “this one weird rule for …” – don’t do it. Don’t click on links when you don’t know where they will lead you. Viruses can also be downloaded onto your computer when you download a bad attachment from an email, called a phishing scam. Viruses may fill your browser with adware that may be undetected at first — until you start to see something you haven’t been seeing before. If you think you may have a virus, or just to keep from getting one, use the anti-virus software on your computer and make sure it’s up to date. One of the best free programs is called Malwarebytes and can be downloaded easily onto your computer. Run an antivirus scan at least weekly to check whether anything has slipped through. Most of us have searched for a product online only to find an ad for that product pop up on another site – even our email – as we continue online browsing. Google ads are the most obvious, and are called thirdparty trackers, which set “cookies” that assign a unique identifier for your browser. These cookies provide the
owner of the tracker (Google in this case) with information about what websites you visit. This information is used to build a “profile” about you. Google will try to predict your age, gender, location, income, marital status, parenthood, unique interests, and more, so it can “target” you with ads that may be more effective. In effect, they want to show you ads for things you may be interested in buying. You may like this. It may help with your buying decisions. Or, you may not like the feeling of being followed around by a website. One way to keep your computer from storing cookies is to use “secure browsing,” also called “private browsing” or “incognito” mode in your browser. This will clear your cookies, web history and data from the browser once you’ve closed the window. There are also options in most major browsers to select security settings, usually under the settings or options in the menu, where you can tell the browser not to allow cookies or other data to be tracked by your browser. Secure browsing will warn you when a site may not be secure. It may also turn off some browser plugins that may have security vulnerabilities, such as Flash and Java.
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It seems like everyone is online these days, whether it’s a desktop computer, laptop, phone or tablet. But how do you navigate it all?
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When you open a window, you can turn on the browser security settings, block popups, enable “do not track” requests,” and enable “do not download without my approval” settings. Be wary of sites that don’t use “https,” which guarantee that the information sent between your browser and the website is encrypted. You can also use add-ons that block ads, trackers and scripts. Examples include Adblock Plus, Ublock Origin, Ghostery, HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript, Disconnect, Clean Links and WOT. Finally, you can disable or uninstall plugins you don’t use.
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With all of this newfound knowledge, computer experts agree that it’s generally safe to pay your bills online. But, again, use common sense. Make sure you are actually on the site you are supposed to be on before entering any personal information or paying for something. If you are going to complete a monetary transaction online, make sure the site is secure (remember: https:// in the address bar). Make sure you have secure passwords that have upper and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuation symbols. Easy-to-guess passwords make for easy targets. It is in your best interest not to give anyone your credit card information. Use PayPal instead of entering your credit card information directly. And putting too much information on social media may be dangerous. In general, don’t put anything up that you don’t want the whole world to know, and never provide sensitive information to anyone who asks (i.e. cold callers or emails from strangers). Protecting your computer online from the “bad guys” may take a few extra steps, but I promise it will be worth it. ■ (Thanks to Ben McCarty and Kevin Pressel for their technical advice.)
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Portland Community College Gerontology Program recently launched the first steps in creating a Therapeutic Learning Garden on its Sylvania Campus. It will become a therapeutic and learning space for people of all ages and abilities, in-
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cluding PCC employees, students and the community. The launch included a welcome and overview of the garden plans, with additional perspective from PCC departments that are involved in the development process, and the formal and informal learning activities that will take place there. Community partners were on hand Feb. 24 to discuss how the garden will provide experiential and training opportunities for the different
communities and how this natural space will contribute to a healthy and sustainable agefriendly area. The garden is located on the west side of the CC building, near the cafeteria. For a campus map, visit pcc.edu/about/ locations/map/#sy.
Depoe Bay hosts crab feed, boats
To accommodate this year’s Easter holiday, Depoe Bay’s annual Crab Feed and Wooden
Boat Show now takes place April 22-23. Thousands of pounds of delicious whole Dungeness crab will be cooked to perfection at Depoe Bay’s Community Hall, 220 S.E. Bay St. Indoor and outdoor dining will be available, with a selection of brews in the beer garden courtesy of the Rusty Truck Brewing Company. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. The 22nd annual Classic
Wooden Boat Show will display dozens of hand-crafted vessels at “the world’s smallest harbor.” Try your hand at building your own vessel at the popular model boat building booth and bring it home. The kids will love this fun experience for the whole family. Admission to both events are free. On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of colorful bathtub ducks will be released into the harbor at the annual Ducky Derby. Buy a ticket for a chance to win great prizes. ■
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Libraries host ‘Art of the Story’ APRIL 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) hosts the 13th Annual Storytelling Festival — Art of the Story, April 1 to 8. This year the festival will feature four professional storytellers: Kevin Locke (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, South Dakota), Ingrid Nixon (Olympic Peninsula, Washington), Norm Brecke (Portland), Brianna Barrett (Portland) and four Story Slam contestants: David Alexander, Brian Belefant, Maura Doherty and Janis Collins. Admission is free and all festival performances are designed for the enjoyment of adults. Several shows, where noted, will also welcome children ages 6, 10 or 12 and older. The week-long storytelling extravaganza features 13 storytelling performances and one workshop at the WCCLS member libraries, the Walters Cultural Arts Center, Sherwood Center for the Arts and North Plains Elementary. On Saturday, April 1, the festival kicks-off with the third annual festival Story Slam Contest, hosted by the Beaverton City Library. Audience members will be invited to cast their vote to determine which Slam teller proceeds to tell at the Festival Finale Showcase of storytellers. The Finale takes place April 8 at the Beaverton Arts and Communication Magnet Academy auditorium. The showcase will feature performances
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by Locke, Nixon, Brecke and Barrett, plus the winner of the Story Slam Contest. A reception precedes the showcase performance offering complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The Art of the Story Festival is supported in part by grants from the Regional Arts and Culture Council, each of the local Friends of the WCCLS member libraries hosting a festival event, Recology and the Portland Storytellers’ Guild. In-kind services have been provided by Pamplin Media Group, Courtyard by Marriott, the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center and the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. Directions to the performance venues and additional festival details are available on the festival webpage or by picking up a festival newsletter at a local WCCLS member library.
Walters Cultural Arts Center. April 4: Norm Brecke, “Spaghetti Squids and Zombie Arms” (ages 6 and older), 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library; Brianna Barrett, “Can My Imaginary Friends Come Too?” (adult program), 6:30 p.m., Forest Grove library. April 5: Norm Brecke, “Sweethearts, Swings and Misses” (adult program), 2 p.m., Elsie Stuhr Center; Kevin Locke, “Story of Standing Rock” (adult program), 7 p.m.,
Festival event schedule April 1: Story Slam Contest (adult program), 7 to 9 p.m., Beaverton library. April 2: Norm Brecke, “The Lighter Side of Lincoln” (adult program), 2 p.m., Hillsboro Brookwood Library. April 3: Norm Brecke, “The Rough Edge of the Ocean” (adult program), 7 p.m., Tigard library; Brianna Barrett, “True Love and Other Non-Communicable Diseases” (adult program, 7 p.m.,
Sherwood Center for the Arts. April 6: Ingrid Nixon, “Starry, Starry Night” (ages 12 and older), 7 p.m., Banks City Hall; Kevin Locke, “Mni Wiconi (Water is Life)” (adult program), THPRD Garden Home Rec Center. April 7: Kevin Locke, “Love Stories” (ages 6 and older), 6:30 p.m., North Plains Elementary; Ingrid Nixon, “Adventure Calls!” (ages 6 and older), 7 p.m., Aloha library. April 8: Indigenous Flute
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Workshop with Kevin Locke, 1 to 2:30 p.m., THPRD Rec Center, register in advance; Festival Finale Showcase Concert, 6:15 to 9 p.m., Arts and Communication Magnet Academy Auditorium, Beaverton. Call 503-846-3222 at least three business days prior to a festival event to schedule assistive listening devices or sign language interpreters. Visit wccls.org/festival for a complete schedule. ■
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Our non-profit organization offers very affordable housing. Amenities include meal program, housekeeping, laundry service, beauty shop, fitness center, art room, library, and a secured courtyard, 24-hr. security, secured entrance, emergency pull cords in each apartment. There are planned activities & weekly shopping trips at no cost. Stop by for a tour and lunch any time!
Gracious retirement living in beautiful residential neighborhood. Three meals daily, served restaurant style incl. in month-to-month rent. All utilities incl. except telephone. 2 Bedroom rate includes second person. Kitchenettes w/microwaves in each apt. Licensed assisted living services available. Two licensed RNs and tenured staff resulted in a deficiency-free State of Oregon survey.
All-Inclusive - Enjoy freedom from cooking, cleaning, yard work & home maintenance! Walk to shopping, banks, post office, pharmacy & medical offices or use our scheduled transportation. Beautiful grounds & walking path, activities, 24-hr. staff & emergency call system. Great food, staff & residents! Executive Director has been at Pacific Pointe for 20 years. On-site health care agency should you need it. Reasonable rates. Located in a quiet neighborhood near medical services, shopping & banks, our 6-acre parklike campus provides single-level courtyard apartments amidst landscaped walking paths. A full calendar of activities & outings, incl. faith-based services, promotes friendship & a sense of community. Entree choices galore, fresh salad bar & dedicated staff make meal time a joy. Stop by for a personal tour & complimentary lunch. Small pets welcome. 24-hr. staff. Daily well-being checks.
Our beautiful grounds are surrounded by quiet, quaint neighborhoods to provide peaceful and safe living. Living at Summerfield has it’s perks—including membership to the Summerfield Golf & Country Club! The golf course, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, exercise equipment & library are all available to our residents. Onsite managers, 24/7/365; pullcords in every apartment.
Choose from beautifully designed independent living cottages or apartment homes with kitchens, spacious bathrooms and 24-hour emergency call system. Three chef-prepared meals daily, all-day dining in our Bistro, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, monthly social calendar filled with many events and adventures.
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