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■ Larry Smith has loved the bold flowers all his life By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Larry Smith has been growing flowers and entering them in fairs for 50 years. You could say he’s a true “dahlia junkie.” Now that he’s won a major award, he’s elevated his status to “pusher” — he’s won so many times he wants to “push” others to win. His latest win toppled “Old Man Cook,” the person he always wanted to beat. Now Smith has that title. Until 1982, Old Man Cook whipped Smith every time in the “King of the Fair” competition. When Smith finally won, “Cook” bowed out of competing in this particular fair. Although Smith never could best Old Man

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Dahlias come in many shapes and sizes, including these pink beauties. Page 1, Larry Smith tends to his dahlia garden in Portland. (Photo courtesy of Clackamas Review/Ellen Spitaleri) Cook in the category of “Champion Gardener,” he has won it many times over the past 30 years. Finally, in 2014, Smith won a national award. His

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“Fancy Pants” dahlia was named “Best Bloom in Show” at the 48th Annual American Dahlia Society National Show in Tacoma, Washington. Ironically, he finally beat Clive Cook, also known as “Old Man Cook.” “He was my incentive to do better,” Smith says of Cook, who had been considered unbeatable in dahlia competitions. “ ‘Fancy Pants’ has excellent form, is unusual and seems to often advance to the top of the trophy table.” Smith, now 60, is retired as a case manager from the Aging and Disability Services of Multnomah County,

and serves currently as president of the Portland Dahlia Society. Cook is a retired OSU Extension agent who also retired from dahlia competition. The “Fancy Pants” dahlia also won Best of Show for Tiffany Boatwright in 2012. Margaret Kennedy of Oregon City won Best of Show in the arrangement category, an award she also won in 2012. She also won for her arrangements, as did another member, Gordon Jackman. Margaret and her husband, Ted Kennedy, own Hollyhill Dahlias in Oregon City and are known internationally as prolific hybridizers. All three members of the Portland Dahlia Society are active dahlia growers and competitors. Swan Island Dahlia Farm in Canby is the biggest dahlia grower in the United States and is also open for visitors, offering help to anyone wanting to grow dahlias. They are major supporters of the Portland Dahlia Society. Smith’s interest in dahlias and gardening dates back to the 1960s when his grandparents were living in a nice home at Mt. Scott. They started growing dahlias. As Depression-era folks, they would use pieces of old rags from dresses and things to tie up the plants. “They were very thrifty,” Smith says. “They had an impressive dahlia bed.” As a teenager, he acquired a few of his own tubers. Now, he has more than 100. “I dig mine up every year and put them in the home in paper bags near the furnace,” he says. “In the spring they look horrible but every year they come back.”

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His other grandparents lived in Canby and grandmother Lydia Smith encouraged him to enter competitions. “I was hooked,” he says after his first competition in 1967. Among his memories are winning a blue ribbon, and listening to his Portland grandparents, who told him he should join the Portland Dahlia Society and “they will teach me everything I need to learn.” He soon met neighbors Bob and Myrtle Bloomfield. Bob, a hybridizer who grew hundreds of dahlias, was actively involved in the dahlia society. “We stay in touch,” Smith says of Myrtle, who recently turned 101 years old. Speaking of Bob Bloomfield, Smith says, “He was very generous. He would come back and see how I was doing and say, ‘Here, take these plants and tubers.’ That was 25-30 years ago. He’d say, ‘You’re young, you got the property and you got the rototiller.’” Smith says he once was very shy and “I didn’t do anything well,” but growing dahlias “turned me into a competitive fiend once I started.” Since 1967, he has entered more than 100 exhibits in competitions. He now grows 175 plants

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There are 21 different classifications of dahlias, and the varieties can grow from less than two inches, to over a foot wide, says Larry Smith.

“I like to inspire others to participate. I am more than willing to share hints on how to grow them.” Larry Smith

on his one-quarter acre property in southeast Portland. The plants bloom from June to frost. His mission is to help the younger generation become dahlia lovers. “I like to inspire others to participate,” he says. “I am more than willing to share hints on how to grow them.” He says the incentive to grow dahlias is that they have a long bloom period. “They don’t have to be dug up in fall,” Smith says. “Just cover them with plastic and organic material over it. They usually come back every year unless we have a bad winter like last year. Usually you only plant them once. Make sure you plant them in a sunny area. They don’t like their feet wet so do not plant in areas that retain a lot of moisture. You can stake the ones up or tie them but you can also cut and bush them out and then fill the ground around them. They are not hard to grow.” There are 21 different classifications of dahlias and they grow from less than two inches to over a foot wide. He grows something of all types. “We’re like junkies,” Smith says. “We want to get our fix and when we do we are like pushers. I’ve graduated to the pusher stage. Now I am the one who wins too many competitions and I want to show others how to beat me. I need people to take my place.” ■

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since 1928, the Portland dahlia society has encouraged dahlia interest, growing and showing. for a $7 annual fee, members participate in tuber and plant sales in april, the clackamas Master gardener sale at the clackamas county fairgrounds in May, and the annual dahlia show labor day weekend at the clackamas county fairgrounds. Monthly meetings include workshops and demonstrations on caring for dahlias. Portland hosts the Pacific northwest regional show of the american dahlia association aug. 26 and 27 at the oaks Park dance pavilion. the show is free and open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. sunday. Parking is free. at the show, growers share what they’ve learned. visitors from all over the Pacific northwest, including british columbia, canada. swan island dahlia farm is a major supporter.

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the doctor will see you — at home

By KELLIE FOSTER, MD

When I tell people that I make home visits, they tend to imagine a doctor driving an old-fashioned car with a large black bag pulling up to a house. Today it looks a bit different as programs across the country bring primary care to a patient’s home — whether that is a private house, assisted living, a group home or a nursing home. A clear need exists for these services. In 2015, the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that 5 percent of the Medicare-aged population, or 2 million people, face significant challenges in leaving their home. However, only 11 percent of these

2 million individuals have access to primary care in the home setting and the number of patients requiring this type of care will only grow as the elderly population expands. Today, Kaiser Permanente’s Primary Care at Home Program is helping address this need by providing patients with their own care team. The team is made up of a primary

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Is it safe to bring deviled eggs to the church picnic? How do I preserve Grandma’s piccalilli relish? Do I really need to pressure-can green beans? For answers to these and other questions about safely serving and preserving summer’s food bounty, you can talk to a Master Food Preserver from Oregon State University Extension.

care provider (a physician, nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant) as well as a specific RN, LPN, and social worker. Each care team is also supported by pharmacists and a geriatric psychiatrist. The care team works closely together and builds a relationship with a patient and his/her caregivers. As a result, we are able to see first-hand what additional support is needed. Sometimes our interventions might seem simple — ensuring a patient has the correct oxygen tank so they can bring it to the assisted living dining room or helping a patient obtain a walker that fits well — but these changes can make a tremendous difference

Call 800-354-7319, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The hotline is open through Oct. 13. Typical hotline questions include where to get pressure-canner gauges tested, whether an old family canning recipe is still safe and what to do if your refrigerator or freezer goes out. Answers are provided by Extensiontrained and -certified Master Food Preservers, a volunteer-based program active in 18 Oregon counties. Master Food Preservers is part of OSU Extension’s Family and Com-

for a patient. Other times the team works with patients and families on complex and emotional issues such as whether it is time for a patient to move out of their home to a higher level of care or discuss what will be most important to a patient when their medical condition becomes life threatening. The program not only allows homebound patients to receive preventative primary care, but it can also prevent trips to the hospital. When a person doesn’t have access to home-based primary care, they often wait until the symptoms are so severe they require an emergency department visit or hospital stay. Now, we are able to diag-

munity Health (FCH) program, which provides research-based knowledge on all aspects of food, nutrition, and family and community well-being. When it comes to food safety, calling the hotline is always a better bet than randomly searching the internet, advises Nellie Oehler, an FCH faculty member and Master Food Preserver coordinator in Lane County. “There’s a lot of misinformation online,” she says. If you call the hotline, you’ll get to talk to a real person. And you can be confident that

nose and treat many issues before they become more serious by ordering home blood draws, X-rays, EKGs, ultrasounds, using an iPhone with secure apps to take pictures and even setting up a secure video connection for a patient to talk with a specialist. Our team feels proud that we are providing this service. By going to see our patients where they live, meeting their families and caregivers, and learning what is most important to them, we work to care for our patients’ medical conditions and strive to improve the quality of their lives. ■ (Dr. Kellie Foster specializes in geriatric medicine with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.)

the information you’re getting is current and reliable. Last year, Extension faculty, staff and volunteers fielded 2,760 phone calls, 324 Ask an Expert questions and 1,625 office walk-in queries on food preservation. OSU Extension also offers a wealth of online information on the topic. Extension’s Ask an Expert service also takes online questions about food preservation and many other topics. Find more information at extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/volunteer-programs. ■

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â&#x2013; Thoughts on keeping the spark that makes a marriage last

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When John Horne greeted his bride at the altar to exchange wedding vows 59 years ago, neither he nor his beloved Joan knew with any certainty whether theirs would be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;happily ever afterâ&#x20AC;? romance. As childhood sweethearts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they met at 13, started dating at 16 and got married at 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the couple launched a remarkable love affair which John attributes to luck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were lucky,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that we grew together rather than grew apart.â&#x20AC;? That bond, which continues to delight the Illinois couple today, Joan says, has grown even stronger as they have grown older. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Til youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 65 or 70,â&#x20AC;? she adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re as old as those other people. You think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll live forever.â&#x20AC;?

But when your friends and family begin having ailments, she admits, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we think we are on the way down, not up. So we especially enjoy each day and each other. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot harder to have happiness alone.â&#x20AC;? For a time in recent years, marriages were given a 50

percent statistical chance of success, though number crunchers now say, the divorce rate is shrinking a bit for multiple reasons. Therefore, does success simply mean not divorcing? I believe otherwise. We are not highlighting marriages here that merely have survived the test of time,

Magic in a matchmaker marriage A matchmaker couple brought Sharon and Julius Swanson together at a party in Portland on June 24, 1967, and led to marriage 318 days later. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive because both Sharon and Julius were previously divorced, and in the midst of their blind date, Sharon even told her friend, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handsome and personable, but not someone Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to spend the rest of my life with.â&#x20AC;? Fact is, after the party, the couple talked until sunrise and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as they say â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the rest is history. So why in the world do some marriages sparkle while others fizzle? Thanks for asking. Please indulge me my own observations at this point. After 37 years of marriage to Laurie Christopher, my one and only true love, I feel entitled to add at least a few thoughts on the subject of keeping a marriage happy, especially in later years. I will admit that after a

nearly flawless year-long engagement that began at midnight beneath the Eiffel Tower, some strain did creep into the earliest times of our wedded relationship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spats and stupid arguments over stupider stuff. Now, after years of reflection, I have somewhat confidently figured out why, in the midst of plenty of hugs and kisses, we verbally sparred from time to time. Though we were a strongwilled, loving couple, I think we subconsciously feared that marriage would cause our individuality to slip away. So, each of us somehow needed to win our fair share of the arguments/disagreements/spats that cropped up. Stupid, right? We were simply defending our territory as best we could. In some bizarre way, it seemed right at the time. Our debates today are no less stupid than they were 37 years ago, but they are far, far less frequent. And they are often opportunities to turn disagreements into laughter decorated with more hugs and kisses. So, here are my Unofficial Rules for a Happy Marriage: â&#x2013; There are no rules for a happy marriage. Period. It

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solely depends on how hard you work on your ever-changing relationship. Legendary columnist Erma Bombeck said, “Marriage has no guarantees. If that’s what you’re looking for, go live with a car battery.” ■ If there were rules, one of them would be to contentedly gift your partner with 110 percent, and be satisfied with 100 percent in return. Honestly, it all evens out. ■ Have a fierce determination to make the marriage happy and everlasting. ■ Always make each other feel as secure as possible: emotionally, sexually, financially, etc. No surprises, threats or nonsense. Gentlemen, consider this quip from drama king Alfred Hitchcock, “The ideal husband understands every word his wife

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Milkweed for monarchs

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DIGGIN’ IT! By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

I love my little fenced-paradise, I really do. But as the years go by, the more interested I am, not just in my garden and its little ecosystem, but the natural world around me. Nature is a gentle, undemanding gift to humankind and Oregon is such a beautiful place to live, worthy of our attention and caregiving. And this ties right into gardening. Exploring natural areas is a great way to observe and emulate design principles and maybe, more importantly, how to complement nature’s diversity by growing plants that attract beneficial pollinators. A few weeks ago, I read an article by Tanya Harvey, a naturalist and author who chronicles her explorations and observations in Oregon’s western Cascade Mountains. This particular article detailed her discovery of female monarch butterflies laying eggs on a rare milkweed species (Asclepias cordifolia) that was growing in a hidden meadow in south Lane County. Harvey just happened to visit at the right time to witness this amazing, al-

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This is a rare sighting of a monarch nectaring on a “Blue Boa” Agastache. most sacred event. In recent years, efforts have been made to re-establish monarch butterfly populations here in the Pacific Northwest where their host plant, milkweed (Ascelpias spp.), is in short supply.

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Step into an elevator at the Northwest Portland International Hostel and you find yourself in the middle of an international affair. First, you’re between two women from Denmark. At the front desk, a group of Japanese travelers are lugging suitcases and preparing to register. Welcome to a community of travelers, a microcosm of globalization. You’re in one of the top five hostels in the world, now newly-designed and drawing attention for its architectural design. Owner Jim Kennett tells the story of an 80-year-old woman passing by the hostel, prepared to hate the new construction in her neighborhood. Now that it’s complete, “she loves it,” he says. Kennett, 60, and his German wife, Britta Diettrich, 40, tapped Sera Architects to give Portland one of its handsomest buildings. The couple, along with their two young children, make their home on the top floor. The new building is the third in a complex of historical buildings on the block, starting with the original 36-bed hostel that Kennett opened in 1988. In 2005, he added more private rooms and dorms, and the hostel now has many more configurations. The hostel is not only a destination for visitors. Some of its attractions are open to the public, including free evening concerts and an open mic from June through August. Here, you can grab a beer or glass of wine, enjoy some barbecue and mingle with people from around the world. Kennett says one of his most memorable moments was when a group of senior Japanese in traditional clothing sang a folk

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The Northwest Portland International Hostel has been recently renovated as part of a complex of historical buildings on the block. It’s more than a place to sleep; the hostel has gathering places (below), free concerts and a restaurant that attracts both locals and travelers.

song. The hostel also has a café open to the public that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop by the café for a meal and mix with people from around the world. Kennett says it’s a very active hangout and gathering space. Hostel guests are offered activities such as hikes, tours of nearby brew pubs, and communal dinners.

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He’s usually able to keep the hostel about 80 percent occupied. Guests must not live within 50 miles of the hostel. About 20 percent of the guests are ages 50 and older. Kennett, who serves on the board of Hostelling International USA, says most of his guests are from the United States, Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Korea and Australia, but he’ll have visitors from 40 to 50 countries a year. “What a hostel offers, especially for the older single person, is interaction with other people rather than sitting alone in a room,” says Kennett, an avid traveler himself. People in the neighborhood have friends and relatives who check in to the hostel because there aren’t enough beds in their homes. Family rooms are popular. The hostel is host to a lot of groups, older and younger. Kennert and Diettrich divide their responsibilities. She has an MBA from Portland State University and a logistics degree from Germany. She handles financials and staff organization and both do community outreach. He has a bachelor’s degree in counseling and is a carpenter by trade. He makes sure the property is maintained to peak condition. When fully booked, they can host 200 people a night. “Our visitors are travelers, not tourists,” Kennett says. “Rather than spending $150 a night on a room, they’d rather spend their money on food and fun. Some are young on their way to college or have just graduated and they want to go on a yearlong trip before they start their careers.” Kennett became interested in operating his own hostel when he and friends bought a condemned building to save it. They needed to make a living so they turned it into a hostel. Most went on to other successful careers but he chose to stay in the business. The new building features ceramic tile baths and secondhand towels. There are no dryers and there’s no TV. Sometimes movies are shown, “ones with good stories.” Occasionally volunteers prepare simple meals like spaghetti or burritos that are sold for $3. A library is being created and a lounge opens to an outdoor courtyard that includes a serving window. For now, he is concentrating on adding a vibe to the interior with artwork and posters. Kennett says he has no plans to retire. He has operations managers who have been with him for 11 years, freeing him to travel for six or eight weeks when the mood strikes. “Lifelong friendships are formed here,” he says. “It is not unusual to get a call from someone who met someone here 10 years ago and are now married.” ■

Helping your kitty (and you)

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■ Yes, it is possible to train your cat

By BARRY FINNEMORE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

At first blush, it appeared to be a straightforward case: Two relatively young female cats were aggressive toward one another. When Marci Koski, a certified cat behavior and training consultant, dug a little deeper, signs pointed to typical play behavior between siblings that could sometimes get carried away. But as Koski spoke more with the cats’ owners, who were away from the house working for long periods of the day, she realized that boredom, and consequently stress, were a major culprit. A deeper issue turned out to be cat pica, the urge to eat nonfood items. One of the cats was chewing on carpet and swallowing the fibers, and the other cat was following suit. They also were destroying clothes. The solution was to give the cats more enrichment and stimulation, such as chewable toys and food puzzles. The family also planted a catnip garden, and have incorporated into their day dedicated play sessions. These days, the cats still have some work to do, but they’re making progress toward improved behavior, Koski says. The case underscores a key message that Koski, owner of Vancouver’s Feline Behavior Solutions, shares with clients and those who attend her workshops. Koski says there’s always a logical reason for unwelcome cat behavior, as the animals respond to what is in their environment and the choices they’re given by their owners. In addition, cats still are wild at heart, with instincts similar to their ancestors and wild feline cousins of today. “When you bring home a cat, you’re bringing home a cute and lovable animal, but they’re predators, and that hasn’t changed in the over 10,000 years we’ve had a relationship with cats,” she says.

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Marci Koski is a certified cat behavior and training consultant who believes there’s always a logical reason for unwelcome cat behavior because they respond to their environment and the choices they’re given by their owners. “They’re coming from a ‘wild’ perspective of survival.” Koski, who earned a doctorate degree in fish and wildlife biology from Colorado State University and is certified in feline training and behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute, says she’s passionate about pet rescue and a desire to keep cats in their homes and out of animal shelters. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, an estimated 6.5 million companion animals — 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats — enter U.S. shelters nationwide every year. ASPCA notes there is good news: The number of dogs and cats entering U.S. shelters each year has declined from about 7.2 million in 2011. Koski says people often give up cats to shelters because of a family move or allergies. Behavior issues are another top reason cats end up in shelters, but she says many of those issues can be resolved through education and helping owners better understand their cats. The most common behav-

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ior problems Koski encounters are cats that go to the bathroom outside their litter box or marking territory by spraying inside the house. The first step Koski recommends is ruling out medical issues, then setting up a box so it’s “as enticing as possible.” Koski advises against using scented litter, noting that it’s the cat equivalent of “standing in an elevator with someone drenched in cologne,” especially if the box has a hood. Because cats communicate via pheromones, they don’t want to smell perfume. Size can be another litter box issue. Many people will choose a small, cute box over a large one, but cats need plenty of room to do their business, Koski says. She

sometimes recommends against buying commercial litter boxes altogether and instead using an under-the-bed storage container (they are shallow enough for older cats with mobility challenges) or a utility tub a pet door can be cut out of (good for cats that kick litter or stand when relieving themselves). Koski also advises that litter boxes be placed in locations inside a cat’s territory and not, for example, hidden away in the far corner of a basement. Owners should keep in mind their cats want their box in a place that feels protected and safe, with no perceived “ambush” spots and where the animals can see the rest of a room. Scratching can be another

behavior concerning to owners. Claws evolved, of course, as a cat’s first line of defense. They use their claws when hunting; and they scratch to exercise, stretch their backs and to mark territory because of the scent glands in their paws. If a cat has a scratching post and still scratches, Koski says it may be that they need a taller post to gain a better stretch, they need a post made of a different material or they need it to be relocated to an area of the home that has “social significance” to mark their territory. “If you give them the right options, they can learn,” she says. One of the most important things owners can do to help ensure healthy cat behavior is simply to play with their animals every day, ideally twice a day, Koski says. She recommends using a long stick, with a lure of some kind — say, feathers or a toy mouse or bug — that cats can chase and paw at. “Boredom,” Koski says, “is the first step in the progression of cats getting into trouble, because with boredom comes stress, then behavior issues. You want to engage your cat in play for stress reduction, and it also gives them a way to express their instinctual need to hunt and helps them think and act like a predator.” She says there’s a greater need to understand feline behavior now because more cats are living exclusively indoors compared to when she was young and her family had cats. Keeping cats mostly inside is safer for them, but it means accommodating their need to “express their natural instincts as a predator,” she says. “Enrichment is all about letting your cat express natural behaviors inside the home.” ■

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By MARY OWEN

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The eclipse is “coming” to Salem and the Oregon State Capitol is ready to handle the crowds. It’s just what they do, working everyday to meet Oregon residents where they’re at. For the solar eclipse, Capitol promoters have planned several activities. Jim Todd, OMSI director of space science education, will speak at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20 in Hearing Room C. Just as the eclipse starts at 9:05 a.m., Portland’s Rose City Astronomers Club president, Margaret McCrea, will narrate the solar event until the eclipse finishes at 11:37 a.m. Aug. 21. Also, an Out-of-this-World Eclipse Concert from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Slater Smith will set the pace for Monday’s historic event. All three events take place at the Oregon State Capitol as part of the Capitol History Gateway project, sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Proceeds from the sale

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of the Pacific Wonderland license plates are split between the Gateway project and the Oregon Historical Society. Tracy Nalley, public outreach coordinator for the Oregon State Capitol, calls the speaker series “great, as it focuses on numerous subjects through the year.” “We had standing room only for former Gov. Barbara Roberts talk for Women’s History Month in March,” she says. “The beauty of the speaker series is that it is also

streamed online, so if someone can’t make it to Capitol, they can view the series from the internet.” Joan Plank, a volunteer with the Capitol Foundation Board credits the events for bringing people to the Capitol and connecting them with the state government. “It’s just fun to see everybody swarm into the building and check out displays,” Plank says. Events include: Oregon’s Birthday Celebration in February; Cherry Blossom Day in March; Asian and Pacific Islander Day in April/May; Concert at the Capitol in the summer months; Hispanic Heritage Day in September; Oregon’s Bounty in October; A Tribute to Veterans in November; and Holidays at the Capitol throughout December. “Last year, I ended up helping to light the Christmas tree at the Capitol,” Plank says. “It was such a delight.” All events, with the exception of the speaker series and A Tribute to Veterans, take place on Saturdays, so parking is also free, Nalley says. Every event tends to draw in the general public, but also a concentration of those who have an interest in the specific event. “We target fourth graders who are studying Oregon’s history for the Birthday Celebration in February,” she adds. “We tend to get 2,000 plus attendees for that event, even in inclement weather.” Cherry Blossom Day drew more than 2,000 people last year, but numbers dropped to half this year as it “was raining

sideways and the blossoms were late,” Nalley says. “The concerts have been a pleasant surprise,” she says. “Last year we had about 800 people in attendance, and it was lovely. This year, both the concerts are planned in conjunction with other big events. So, in August, the concert lands on the weekend of the eclipse. The Salem Philharmonic will be playing selections from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “The Planets,” and more. I am sure we will have quite a crowd for that performance.” Hispanic Heritage Day and Oregon’s Bounty have comfortable crowds ranging from 600 to 1,000 people, Nalley says. Holidays at the Capitol begin with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and ends the week before Christmas with the last musical performance slated for Dec. 22. “We see more than 10,000 people come through to view the musical performances and the holiday lights and décor through the month,” Nalley says. Two free tours are offered to the public: a building tour throughout the year and a tower tour in summer. The half-hour tours are staggered so people can take both in a one-hour visit. Tower tours run on the hour with building tours on the half-hour, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Special tour times are offered during special events on Saturdays. “The building tour starts from the state seal in the ro-

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International Folk Dance Club, 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Marshall Center, Vancouver, Wash. $2. 360216-6264.

Music on Main: Dirty Revival, 5 p.m., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Owl Book Group: “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

Harvey Brindell and the Tablerockers, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.

Prime Timers Dining Club, 6 p.m., The M&M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. 503-9365861 or PrimeTimersDning@aol.com.

Death Café, 5 to 7 p.m., Main Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland.

Music on Main: The BrassRoots Movement with Mysti Krewe, 5 p.m., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Radical Revolution, 6:30 p.m., Town Center Park, Wilsonvillle. Free.

Music: Songwriters in the Round, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

(through Aug. 13) “Visit to a Small Planet,” 7:30 p.m., Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego. 503635-3901.

Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, 6:30 p.m., Shute Park, 750 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro. Free.

Tracey Fordice, 6:30 p.m., Town Center Park, Wilsonville. Free.

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Bad Motor Scooter, 7 to 9 p.m., downtown Woodland, Wash. Free.

AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Salvation Army Rose Center, 211 NE 18th Ave., Portland. Small fee. 503239-1221.

(through Aug. 6) “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare and the Portland Actors Ensemble, 6 p.m., Stoller Vineyard, Dayton. 503-899-3499.

North Clackamas Arts Guild August Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., King of Kings Lutheran Church, 5501 SE Thiessen Road, Milwaukie.

First Friday art reception, “The Hum Line,” by Erin Dengerink, 5 to 9 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.

Portland Festival Symphony, 6:30 p.m., Peninsula Park, 700 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland. Free.

Redwood Son, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.

Song Circle, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

Tuesday Night Nourishment Book Group: “The Oregon Trail” by Rinker Buck, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland.

Music on Main: Ms. Etta’s World featuring Arietta Ward, 5 p.m., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

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tunda, and the guide shares the history of the building and talks about the legislative process as guests are ushered into the House and Senate chambers as well as a stop in the governor’s office,” Nalley says. “The Oregon State Capitol is a link to the past, the present and the future of Oregon, and we try to convey that message along the way. “The Capitol is the people’s building, and we showcase the fact that it is accessible to the people,” she adds. “We also like to highlight examples of people’s engagement

(through Aug. 13) “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shake-

speare and the Portland Actors Ensemble, 6 p.m., Montimore Estate, Forest Grove. 503-899-3499. (through Aug. 27) 20th Annual William Byrd Festival, various locations in Portland. Byrdfestival.org.

(also Aug. 13) Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Late Summer Steam Weekend Run, noon and 2:30 p.m., Yacolt, Wash. $20/$19. Bycx.com.

Bad Motor Scooter, 2 to 4 p.m., Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Wash.

Kory Quinn, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.

(also Aug. 26) Good Samaritan Stenzel Healing Garden celebration activities, 1 p.m.

Local Authors Book Fair 2017, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 21860 Willamette Dr., West Linn.

Music on Main: Paul Creighton Project, 5 p.m., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Bad Motor Scooter, 3 to 5 p.m., Brookdale Senior Center, 17171 SE 22nd Dr., Vancouver, Wash.

with democracy and making a difference.” Nalley calls the tower tour “a 121-step adventure to the top of the Capitol.” The observation platform allows visitors to see “wonderful views” of the valley. “Visitors will learn the history of the Oregon Pioneer and how it came to rest on the top of the Oregon State Capitol,” she says. “Keep in mind that guests should arrive a few minutes before the tours depart to sign a waiver and get a hand-stamp to allow them on the tour. This particular tour is capacity controlled and weather permitting. We do not go to the tower if it is raining, or when the temperatures get above 85 degrees.”

Kaloku and the Krew, 6:30 p.m., Shute Park, 750 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro. Free.

Summer Reading Event: Border Collies, 11 a.m., Garden Home Library Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland.

(through Aug. 20) “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare and the Portland Actors Ensemble, 6 p.m., Ponzi Winery, Sherwood. 503-899-3499.

Artist’s reception for Ann Durley, 5 to 8 p.m., Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville.

(also Aug. 20) Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Train Robbery Special, noon and 2:30 p.m., Yacolt, Wash. $20/$19. Bycx.com.

(through Aug. 20) 11th Annual Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yamhill County Heritage Center, 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville. $8. 503-864-5858 or yamhillcountyhistory. org. End of Summer Reading Party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North lot and field of THPRD, Garden Home Rec Center.

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Writers Mill, with Zita Podany, 1 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

CALM: Coloring and Listening Moments for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free. Nate Botsford, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.

An Age of Invention: Music of 17thCentury Italy for Cello and Theorbo, 1 p.m., Main Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland.

Autumn Hills Car Show, with Bad Motor Scooter, 5 to 7 p.m., Marquis Autumn Hills, 6630 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Beaverton.

For the Great American Eclipse weekend, the Capitol will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and regular business hours on the eclipse day itself. “We will have amplification equipment so people on the front steps or across the street in the Capitol Mall will be able to hear Margaret McCrea talk about the phases of the eclipse,” Nalley says. “This is an exciting time to be a part of the Oregon State Capitol,” she adds. “Whether you are interested in art or history, or if you have an idea that can change the lives of Oregonians, we are here to serve you.” ■

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Los Tigres del Norte, 8 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. $35-$85.

AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mount Hood Medical Center Cascade Building, 24700 SE Stark St., Gresham. Small fee. 503-8637211. Washington Park Summer Festival, Rose Garden Amphitheater, 400 SW Kingston Dr., Portland. Features Pilon d’Azucar, 6:30 p.m.

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Musical play: “You Do Speak English, Don’t You?” by Mark and Helena Greathouse, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

John Cody and the Future Rivals, noon, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free. Rhythm/Drum Circle, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

Film Club: “Trumbo,” 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, Portland. Free.

Somerset Summer Cruise In, with Bad Motor Scooter, noon to 3 p.m., Somerset Retirement Complex, 8330 Cason Road, Gladstone. Music on Main: Life During Wartime (Talking Heads tribute band), 5 p.m., next to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

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By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

“The eclipse is coming, the eclipse is coming.” In China, 715 years ago, that statement would’ve been met with fear and worry over what disaster the darkening of the skies would foretell to fall upon the leader. The death of Christ was said to have been followed by a period of darkness during the day, which some historians believe may have been an eclipse that took place in 29 CE. Nowadays, the upcoming eclipse on Aug. 21 is met with excitement. City leaders in the path of the upcoming eclipse probably worry about it. But that’s likely a concern over how to handle the estimated one million visitors who will be flocking to the state to watch, not as an omen of impending doom. Much of the Willamette Valley is in the path of totality,

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This NASA map shows the path of totality in Oregon for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.The Portland area will experience a partial eclipse, and eclipse-viewing glasses must be worn during the entire eclipse when looking at the sun. which occurs only when the moon’s umbral shadow sweeps across the surface of the Earth. Say what now? The moon’s shadow has two parts, the umbra and the

penumbra. The umbra is the dark, cone-shaped inner shadow and the penumbra is the faint outer shadow. Partial solar eclipses are visible from within the penumbral shadow while total solar eclipses are visible from within the umbral shadow. A solar eclipse can only occur when the new moon passes between earth and sun. As the sun’s light falls upon the moon, it creates a shadow on the earth in that spot. Anyone in that spot will see the sun partially or totally covered up by the moon. The moon’s shadow usually misses us as it passes by because of the tilt of the earth’s axis. But occasionally, the geometry lines up correctly for people somewhere on earth to see some part of the moon’s shadow on earth where a solar eclipse is visible. The path of totality is only about 75 miles wide. In the case of this eclipse, the path will start in the Pacific Ocean, then make landfall near Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast at 9:04 a.m. The path of totality will traverse across Oregon, passing over Newport, Corvallis, Salem, Madras and Baker

City. The shadow will exit the state at 11:48 a.m. While the sun is being covered up, it is unsafe to look at the sun without eye protection in the form of special eclipse viewing glasses. The amount of time you view the eclipse depends on where you are. In Sisters, the view is 34 seconds; in Huntington, it’s two minutes, 9 seconds. During this time period of complete coverage, it is safe to take off your eclipse viewing glasses. But as soon as the moon’s shadow moves off the face of the sun, the glasses have to go back on again. Those outside the path of totality will see a partial solar eclipse. In other words, the sun will look like it’s had a bite taken out of it, but the sky will not darken and you will need to use eye protection or some other viewing method such as a pinhole viewer the entire time. Corvallis resident Bill Wickes will simply walk outside to see the total solar eclipse. An astronomy buff, scientist and retired engineer, Wickes is a member of Oregon State University’s Academy for Lifelong Learning, where he gave a presentation on the eclipse in May. Wickes saw a total eclipse of the sun on the Eastern seaboard in 1970. “I drove from New Jersey where I was in grad school to see an eclipse in North Carolina, which was the only place you could see it,” he says. “It was a wonderful experience and I want my children and their young families to see this one, so they’re coming to visit me that week.” The Aug. 21 eclipse is the first one that’s crossed over the entire United States in about 80 years. “The last one in Oregon was in 1979 and it just went along the Columbia River,” he says. “It didn’t come as far south as

Corvallis or Eugene.” Residents in Eugene-Springfield, as well as in Portland will see the sun covered by about 98 to 99 percent, weather permitting. “If you are trying to drive to the path of totality the day of the eclipse, you would need to drive up one of the highways and find a place to pull over,” Wickes says. “But I think that will be a challenge the morning of the eclipse because other people will have the same idea, and I think it will be worse coming from north because people will be trying to get out of Portland.” Eastern Oregon has a better chance of sunny skies, but it also has fewer highways, less infrastructure — and fewer port-a-potties. “State leaders are predicting one million people coming into the path,” Wickes says. “That’s a lot of people to suddenly arrive on the doorstep of the towns that are in the path, and I can imagine that when totality hits, if they’re on I-5 between Eugene and Portland, they’re probably just going to pull over and watch it, which may cause chaos on the freeways.” The tragedy will be if it turns out to be cloudy in the valley and everybody thinks they will drive over the pass, he adds. While being in 99 percent totality sounds almost as good as 100 percent, it’s not. The sun doesn’t get completely covered. Those outside the path won’t see the darkening of the sky, because even though only 1 percent of the sun’s light is getting through, that’s still pretty bright. You must leave your eye protection in place the entire time. And you won’t see the cool visuals such as the corona, or “crown” of plasma that surrounds the sun. No matter where you’re viewing the eclipse from, plan ahead for eye protection. ■

ReadersWrite ‘voluntourism’ in spain

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By CHRISTINE SHIELDS

When my husband and I traveled to Spain this spring, we included volunteering. We chose VaughanTown, the largest language-teaching firm in Spain, after hearing about it on NPR. After answering questions about ourselves, we were selected. The program invites volunteers to spend six days in a unique cultural exchange between English-speaking natives (“Anglos”) and Spanish professionals. We provided them with a total English immersion. The only rule was no speaking Spanish. Our group consisted of 16 Anglos from the United States, England and Australia, plus 12 Spaniards. We ate every meal together, plus regular one-onone sessions, group activities, and skits that made the days feel more like summer camp than work. We were guided by an experienced program direction and talented master of ceremonies. Vaughan paid for the volunteers’ room and board. We stayed at a beautifully restored 15th-century palace called Palacio del Infante Don Juan Manuel Hotel that sits atop a hill overlooking the small village of Belmonte. Anglos adapted to the Spanish lifestyle of lunch at 2 p.m., siesta until 5 p.m., and dinner at 9 p.m. Of course, just when we thought it was time to sleep, the Spaniards wanted to meet at the hotel bar and play charades until the wee hours. The first few days, Anglos did most of the talking. For the 50-minute, one-on-one session, we explained a phrasal verb (i.e., make off, make out, make up) and an idiom (i.e., in the dog house). Then, we could talk about

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Christine Shields (above left) spends time in conversation with a Spanish professional through an exchange program in Spain. Above right, Alba stirs a caldron of “queimada.” anything at all. Our lively discussions included world politics, the environment, and human rights, as well as stories about our families, pets, and hometowns. As we walked around the town, sat on the terrace, or relaxed by the pool, we really got to know each other. Alba, our master of ceremonies, directed the entertainment each evening by providing the materials so both Anglos and Spaniards could act silly and laugh at themselves. One special night, two Spaniards and myself, dressed as witches and read incantations in Spanish, English, and Castilian. Alba stirred a caldron/bowl of “queimada,” a drink she made from distilled spirits, coffee beans, and sugar that erupted into blue flames when lit. The spells were meant to ward off evil spirits from all who drank it. It was strong, but tasty.

The final exam for the Spaniards was delivering a five-minute presentation on a broad topic like “love” or “What I would do to change the world.” With only eight hours to prepare, the Anglos helped with writing and rehearsing. When the Spaniards turn came, they were nervous but showed so much self-confidence and polish that we felt like proud parents at a recital. The program concluded with a graduation ceremony. Tears were shed, not only in happiness for them, but in sadness at leaving new friends. It was clear we gave them something, but we received so much more. We formed new global connections. We expect to see many of them again in the future, whether it is at our home or theirs. If you’d like to have this experience for yourself, visit grupovaughan.com. ■ (Christine Shields lives in Beaverton.)

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MOUNT ST. HELENS ERUPTED What were you doing on May 18, 1980, when you heard the news that Mount St. Helens erupted? It was a sunny Sunday morning around 8:30 a.m. when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake caused the entire north face of Mount St. Helens to collapse, sending hot gases and vaporised snow and steam 12 miles into the sky in 10 minutes. Molten earth flowed down the mountain at more than 300 mph. By the time the day was over 57 people had lost their lives, hundreds of homes were destroyed, scores of bridges and over 200 miles of roads had disappeared. The countryside NOT covered in mud and debris was under a gritty blanket of ash. Nearly 550 million tons of ash fell over a 22,000 square mile area that

day. The fires created by the eruption and lightening in the pyroclastic flow, turned the surrounding forests into matchstick landscapes. Day turned into eerie night in areas where the ashfall was dense. The U.S. Geological Survey had been studying the mountain’s ash and lava flow activity during the 1970s and published a report in 1978 warning the mountain could be “especially dangerous.” Two years later the world did indeed witness how dangerous the mountain could be.

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Above, Mount St. Helens’ eruption began when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake collapsed the entire north face of the mountain. Left, by noon ash had drifted northeast turning day into night in Yakima, Wash. USFS photo

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AMENITIES Did you know that Avamere at Bethany offers dementia care in our Arbor Community? Our staff is proud to provide a high quality of care to each resident, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual. We also offer assisted living apartments where residents can start out independent and as their needs grow we grow with them. Bethany has 8 condo cottages that are independent living with all the perks of living insde the community. Call today to schedule your tour!

Some of the largest retirement apartments in the area. Pet-friendly, nonsmoking community. Two sets of onsite managers, front door video cameras - visible from residents’ TVs, indoor spa, mineral/saline pool, senior water aerobic classes, scheduled transportation, weekly shopping trips & excursions. Beautiful walking paths & raised bed gardens, satellite TV & much more.

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Canfield Place 14570 SW Hart Road Beaverton, OR 97007 503-626-5100 Margi Russo

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10606 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-244-9500 Fax: 503-244-1022 Lee Hess

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Vancouver Pointe Senior Village

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AMENITIES Two-story, beautifully appointed building surrounded by landscaping, close to shopping, medical facilities. Three meals daily served restaurant style, included in month-to-month rent. Kitchenettes w/microwaves in each unit. Licensed assisted living services available. There’s “No Place Like Home.” That’s why Creekside Village is where you’ll want to hang your hat. We serve 3 fantastic home cooked meals a day by our seasoned chef. 24-hour on-site emergency response. A walk around our beautiful grounds with a greeting from our creek side ducks makes for a pleasant experience. Just blocks from the Elsie Sturh Senior Center, Beaverton Library, and Beaverton Farmers Market.

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. We have great food, great residents and great long term staff members! On-site health care agency should you need it. Reasonable rates.

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.

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.

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.

This directory can be a valuable resource when making lifestyle decisions. Save it for future reference or pass it along to a friend. Visit our website, nwboomerandseniornews.com, for more retirement living options.