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CONTENTS UPFRONT
11 EDITOR’S NOTE 13 EXPERT Q & A 15 BY THE NUMBERS 17 NEST NEWS
SECTIONS
21 PARENTING 30 CALENDAR 36 ON THE WEB 37 BOOKSHELF 38 HEALTH 40 OUTSIDE 43 HUMOR 45 KIDS CORNER 47 THINGS I’VE LEARNED
19 EDUCATION
Located right on the OSU-Cascades campus, The Bend Science Station has a new home!
23 COMMUNITY
Exciting things are happening at the Bethlehem Inn with the addition of new family units and much more to come!
26 FEATURE
Feeling stressed by the burden of excess holiday waste? Check out our guide to a more sustainable season.
34 CULTURE
Make the most of the holidays here in Central Oregon, where there are so many joyous activities to share.
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EDITOR’S NOTE The holiday season is upon us. With too much to do in too little time, the risk of spoiling the season is real. If you’re someone who reflexively says, “I hate the holidays,” this year, we challenge you to make adjustments to regain the spirit. Make sure the holidays serve everyone in your family, not just the kids. Take a moment to realize that the holiday season is a time to celebrate and that these celebrations, while a lot of work, bring families and communities together. In this issue, for starters (and a laugh), check out our Parenting section, where local moms share a little of what they love and hate about the holidays. Maybe the excess of the season has you down. Our 12 Days of Sustainable Living & Giving (p. 26) will leave you with some uplifting ideas on honoring mother earth in the upcoming months. Community service is a wonderful way to reconnect with what’s important during the holidays. Recently, members of our generous community together built a shelter for those in need of a place to regain dignity and rest their head (see Community, p. 23). The Bethlehem Inn is thriving, thanks to caring families like yourselves who prioritize love. Through magnificent community support, another important non-profit, the Bend Science Station, recently moved into their new building on the OSU-Cascades campus, creating lab science opportunities for all students (see Education, p. 19). Enjoy reading about another inspiring group in our community, the Kemple Dental Clinic, celebrating 20 years of serving the dental needs
of low income and underserved kids in our county (See Health, p. 38). Why not consider making your donation to a charity or non-profit during the holidays? An outing to find that perfect yuletide centerpiece, aka the Christmas tree, can really bring the family together. See our fun and sustainable ideas for this holiday tradition in Outdoors (p. 40) (and try to resist the urge to hide the kids’ homemade ornaments in the back of the tree). As a treat, in Kids Corner (p. 45), local artist, MaryLea Harris shares a no-frills holiday craft, using recycled supplies. The kids will love it! And, in Culture, Annette Benedetti shares all that Central Oregon has to offer for getting out with family and friends during the holidays, including entertainment at the iconic Tower Theatre. Why not hit the holiday fairs instead of the big boxes this year and support local artisans in the process? We have an amazing list of where these happen in our region (p. 35). Don’t be afraid to make intentional holiday traditions while getting rid of any that don’t align with your moral compass. Enjoy the issue and the holiday season! Peace, love and happiness…
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Q&A Kristi Nix, MD HIGH LAKES HEALTH CARE
Q
My newborn is feeding so
frequently that I am exhausted by the demand. Should I feed
my baby every time she cries or can I put her on a schedule, say every two hours?
A
Babies are exhausting! How often you feed your baby depends on her age and weight as well as how you are
feeding her. Newborns typically lose weight in the first week after birth so I recommend that new moms feed their babies at least
every three hours until their baby gets back to birthweight, typically by two weeks of
age. After that, I recommend feeding on demand, knowing that a breastfed baby with
a lucky mom will feed as often as every two
hours during the day and less often at night. I hesitate to recommend a strict schedule,
because breastfed babies will often cluster
feed for a few hours before nap or bedtime, then sleep for a longer stretch of time. Es-
sentially, I support whatever works best for you and your baby. Babies cry for all kinds
of reasons, and as you get to know her, you will be able to tell hungry cries from lonely
cries from painful cries. Start experimenting
with other soothing techniques, as well, and you will figure out what she needs.
Q
My baby is almost 6 weeks old and I am contemplating going back
to work soon. My husband and I
have a couple of interviews scheduled
with childcare providers but need some advice as to what kinds of questions to
ask? How do you find outstanding care for a newborn?
A
Choosing a care provider for your
can predispose your child to dehydration,
cisions you make when going back to
drop that will impair his ability to perform
baby is one of the most important de-
work. With a baby that is just 6 weeks old, consideration of how many other children are there is very important. Her risk of
infection is higher when she is that young.
while the sugar may cause a blood sugar
physically. Your child is much better off with a glass of water and snack with complex carbohydrates prior to practice.
illness policy of the center? Also, clarify
Q
children. Does the staff know CPR? How
get together. My daughter is quiet
sible for? Ask for references and call them
offer. Should I be worried about her
You will want to know daycare hours and
how many children are on site. What is the the staff training and ratio of providers to
Some of my friends’ preschoolers seem way more advanced than
my daughter. They speak clearly
and tell elaborate stories when we
many babies is each staff member respon-
and does not have nearly as much to
personally. Find out how long the staff has
development?
during certain hours. With diligence, you
A
for your daughter when you return to work.
and more verbal when she is home? If she
Q
I’m curious about your opinion on
discuss strategies to help her feel more
13-year-old son’s friends have all
her overall verbal development and com-
been employed there and check to see if
you are allowed to visit at any time or only will find a safe and supportive environment
energy drinks for kids. Lately, my
I would bring her in for an evalua-
tion because you have a noticed a difference in your child compared
to her peers. Is she quiet when in groups
seems anxious in new situations, you can comfortable. If she seems to be behind in
been drinking one after school before
munication, she should have an evaluation
me to buy them, but I’m not so sure this
Many things can affect her communication
A
I agree with you, energy drinks before
temic illness, hearing ability, and overall
energy drinks are a combination of re-
many communication skills as possible by
those may help athletic performance, but in
her social and emotional development, so
drinks, that combination can cause a sig-
thing to do for your child.
cross country practice. My son wants
to determine cause and best therapy.
is a good idea.
skills: she should be evaluated for sys-
exercise are not a good idea. Most
development. We want her to have as
fined sugar and caffeine. In small amounts,
the time she starts kindergarten to support
the large quantities present in most energy
addressing your concerns early is the right
nificant crash in energy about an hour after consumption, right in the middle of cross country practice. High caffeine content
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ecord-selling, over-hyped and usually sold out, fad toys create a holiday frenzy among shoppers. Recognize any of these from Christmases past?
Razor Scooter (2000)
Let’s Rock Elmo (2011)
Shirley Temple doll (1934)
Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Doll (2014)
Zhu Zhu Pets (2009)
Beyblades (2002-2003)
Teddy Ruxpin (1985)
Cabbage Patch Kids (1983)
Furby (1998)
Tickle Me Elmo (1996)
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Up Earlier or Later
Bend-La Pine students will have new school start times next year
A
number of studies on the adolescent brain have concluded that teenagers benefit from starting school later in the morning. That’s a primary reason behind Bend-La Pine Schools’ recent decision to adjust school start times across the district. At its Oct. 9 Board of Directors meeting, Superintendent Shay Mikalson announced that start times for elementary and secondary schools across the district will change. “Because our students’ physical health, emotional well-being and academic success are our priorities, the district has decided to change school start times,”Mikalson stated in a press release. “Beginning in September 2019, elementary and secondary start times will essentially flip.” Right now, middle and high school students in BLPS start as early as 7:30am, while elementary students start at 8:30 or after. But other Oregon districts including Eugene, Medford, Portland and Hillsboro have recognized the benefit for pushing back start times for older kids, district officials said. Next year, BLPS secondary schools will start at 8:45am and end around 3:45pm, and elementary schools will start around 8am and end around 2:30pm. On early release Wednesdays, secondary schools will get out at 2pm, and elementary schools at 1pm. While some parents have already expressed concern about how this will affect after-school child care and other activities, district officials say they made the decision after two years of decision making that included a number of public meetings, a community survey with more than 5,000 responses and input from its Start Time Advisory Committee. “Changing school start times is not a decision we made lightly,” Mikalson stated. “Rather, this is a decision based on what we believe best serves our students today and into the future.”
Beginning in September 2019, Bend-La Pine elementary schools will start around 8am and high school classes around 8:45am.
A New Support Line for Central Oregon Parents Heart to Heart support line is looking for parent volunteers
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s the parent of a young child, Sarah Guilfoy said she often felt alone—not knowing if she was making the right decisions. Those personal feelings of uncertainty and stress motivated Guilfoy to launch a support line to help other Central Oregon parents. In October, Guilfoy announced the formation of Heart to Heart, a program that allows parents of kids ages birth to 5 to call, text or email a trained parent volunteer to get help with the struggles of parenting. Guilfoy is a former teacher who saw a need in the community and acted to fill it. “Parents would often reach out to me at 9 at night as a teacher, with questions about their child or how to best help them, and I realized that this was a service that was missing from our community,” Guilfoy said. The program is a partner of Healthy Beginnings, a program that offers free health and developmental screenings for children from birth to age 5. Right now, the Heart to Heart help line is open seven days a week from 3pm to 9pm. Heart to Heart is looking for people
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EDUCATION
Education
Science in Motion
The Bend Science Station makes its new home on the OSU-Cascades Campus By Caitlin Richmond
A
Asking questions and doing research is
something that can be done anywhere, and it wasn’t a limiting factor at their old headquar-
do egg drops,” Bermudez said.
Now he can do experiments like egg drops
ters at Central Oregon Community College’s
or testing Galileo’s theory of falling objects
streamlined and efficient.
comes to pulley experiments, Bermudez
Chandler Lab—but now the process is more
The move to OSU-Cascades has brought
about many changes for Bend Science Sta-
s David Bermudez, executive director
tion, but one of the biggest improvements is
Station walks through their new state-
juggled between teacher training sessions,
and lead instructor for Bend Science
experiments in a tree and rent a scissor lift to
more space. In the former lab, the space was
in-house with no extra machinery. When it
takes one for the team and becomes the main object getting moved around. In the scenario, Bermudez has fallen into a crevasse, and it’s up to the kids to get him out.
While the OSU-Cascades location has
of-the-art building, explaining why things are
field trips and student labs. Now, with two
allowed more space for elementary and
that the building may not have been designed
for teacher trainings, and an additional, small-
grad students who are in the Masters of Arts
scientists.
students, there is space for everyone—at the
the way they are, it quickly becomes apparent
mirror image labs, a separate space primarily
by scientists, but it was definitely designed for
er space for long term experiments run by
The Bend Science Station has been
serving the public schools and the community for the past 16 years providing hands-on lab
same time if need be, Bermudez explained.
You might not notice all this from the out-
side of the building, but what you will probably
science to all students.
notice when you walk by is the tower rising
and books,” Bermudez said. “We view it as
This serves multiple purposes, according to
“We don’t view science as a set of facts
a way to ask and answer questions in a methodical manner.”
secondary students, it also benefits OSU
in Teaching program. MAT students who are specializing in science can do some of their
observations at Bend Science Station, which means less driving around and more time spent focusing on their program.
It doesn’t stop at the grad school level,
above the rest of the single-story building.
though. Bend Science Station also offers
Bermudez.
improve their science curriculums, compare
“We used to have to set up all our pulley
teacher training sessions where teachers can lesson plans and learn how to use scientific
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he explained. “Every kid comes 5th grade, and we want all kids
to have a vision of attending college, whether it’s for science or
art or anything else. The easiest
way to do that is to be located on campus.”
The location also provided a
ence in the classroom. Teachers
lot of logistical benefits for Bend
riculum or experience hurdles by
having to maintain a parking lot,
can get around the lack of cur-
getting fleshed-out lesson plans from the training sessions, and they can get around the equip-
Science Station, such as not
and gave them some inspiration for the building features.
There is a 72-panel solar array
ment hurdle by checking out gear
on the roof which provides all the
Although the actual moving
ing, making it a net-zero energy
from our lending library.”
process was extremely quick— Bermudez and his three staff
moved everything over a four-
energy needed to run the build-
building—something OSU-Cascades is also working toward.
Bermudez said he thinks of
day period—the plan to move to
this new building with its shed
on for quite a while.
ramp to show kids the poten-
OSU-Cascades has been going In 2013, COCC told Bermu-
dez they weren’t going to renew the lease for Chandler Lab, but would work with Bend Science Station until they found a new
home. In 2014, they signed a let-
ter of intent with OSU-Cascades, and the building officially opened on September 10, 2018.
It was important to Bermudez
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“There are so many synergies
roof as a literal and metaphorical tial for growth. The roof points towards the rest of the cam-
pus, and every time a kid visits they will learn something new,
whether it is how to come up with a scientific hypothesis, or that
caffeine can act as a pesticide for mosquitoes.
“I like to call this new build-
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PARENTING
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Holiday Madness Who doesn’t love the glitter and smiles but dread the stress and expectations? We caught up with some local moms who shared their personal views on the highs and lows of the season.
Khara B.
High: When the tree is decorated, and I place the last gift under it I get a moment to step back and look at how beautiful it is. There is this feeling of gratitude, not only for what I have, but for what I am able to do for my kids. Low: I hate cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I slave all day just to have everyone gobble it up in 10 minutes. The worst part is that I don’t actually like any of those foods and the leftovers last forever. Also, the guilt I feel when the kids want to hang their crappy ornaments they made at school on the tree and I make them hang them in the back corner.
Amy L.
High: When we get in our jammies, pour the hot cocoa, load in the car and drive around looking at the lights. Low: The cookie parties! I am a horrible baker and always ruin my cookies. How the heck do these other moms show up with perfect-looking cookies, recipes printed on craft paper and a sparkly top on? I am lucky if I don’t blow up my kitchen and blow up at my kids in the process.
Kate H.
High: The Ray Coniff, Jr. Christmas album. It reminds me of my grandpa. Low: Sometimes, the gift giving can feel like a competition. My sister-in-law loves to tell us all about what she bought her kids in front of my kids, and I feel like my kids are disappointed.
Tracy H.
High: The look of wonder in my kids’ eyes when they come down to see what Santa brought. Makes me want to have another one! Low: My mother-inlaw is a bargain shopper and buys loads of cheap, junky gifts that clutter up my house all year. Also, she has been buying my husband (her son) a train ornament every year since he was born. She now expects to see all 41 trains hanging on our tree when she visits.
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Jamie A.
High: Last year my kids wanted to make a gingerbread house.
I found one online that used Rice Krispies Treats for the walls.
Not long into the process, our “walls” caved in. Instead of getting
frustrated we just laughed and threw a couple of toy dinosaurs in the scene to make it look like they destroyed it. We laughed about it and displayed it proudly. It helped give me perspective on the holiday stress. Don’t go for perfection. Just have fun with it!
Low: The women in my husband’s family have this tradition that
they buy matching pajamas every Christmas. My first year in the
family, I was told to take off my thoughtfully planned outfit and wear
the matching PJs. No problem until I discovered that I was expected to wear the matching PJs the entire next day while we baked and watched movies. Sometime that afternoon, I’d had enough and decided to go on a walk in my workout clothes. I got in trouble.
Andrea H.
High: Christmas music. It re-
minds me of my childhood and my family growing up. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” always gets me teary eyed.
Enrich. Explore. Expand. Sean
Low: I feel this sense of obliga-
tion to attend church on the holi-
days. We rush to get there and end up standing in the back the entire
time. Not the most spiritual experience.
Sheena S.
High: The looks on your kids’ faces when they open their pres-
ents. And Christmas Eve, making reindeer chum with teenagers! Low: First: Your bank account. Second: Your bank account.
Amanda V.
High: The magic your kids believe in and seeing how excited
they are. Family traditions like watching “Christmas Vacation.”
Low: The stress associated with making the perfect holiday.
Melodi J.
High: I love spending extra time together that the holidays allow:
going on special outings, baking, decorating, sledding, snowball
fighting, thinking of ways to bless other people... There is nothing more precious than being able to spend time and play and make memories with my best friends.
Low: The lows are the normal struggles of daily life, right? It is
the dealing with difficult developing humans that constantly need
guidance on how we treat each other through the hunger, lack of
sleep, raging emotion and narrow perspective that needs to painfully grow—while simultaneously trying like hell not to lose MY sh*t while doing so. (Side effect high: they teach ME a thing or two). ALL THAT. And when the pumpkin bread runs out …
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Families First Bethlehem Inn provides crucial services for the community in its new building By Jaclyn Brandt
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nown as one of the few homeless shelters in Bend, The Bethlehem Inn has become a pivotal place to help families get back on their feet. The Bethlehem Inn began their Transforming Lives Together fundraising campaign only a few years ago, but since then they have raised more than $8.3 million. The money has gone towards constructing the first of two new buildings, which opened in August of this year, and provides temporary housing for families. According to Liz Clemens, Families First program manager with Bethlehem Inn, the families living there are from all different places in life — the only commonality is that they are struggling with housing. “We work with them directly to figure out their barriers and then accomplish goals, and that varies family to family,” she explained. “That can be connecting people with a primary care provider, getting them OHP, getting the kids to a school, whatever that looks like for the family.” The money already raised for the Bethlehem Inn was contributed mostly by large donors, but for this final push, they are hoping to involve members of the community at any level. To show how the staff and volunteers at the Bethlehem Inn are working to transform the lives of those in the community, donors will be able to give in a loved one’s name, with the purpose of honoring them by how they have transformed the donor’s life. According to Gwenn Wysling, executive director at the Bethlehem
New offices and family units at the Bethlehem Inn (top). Donated supplies for families (bottom).
Inn, the goal is “to recognize how important people’s support in our lives is, and how that can support finishing off our campaign.” The organization has been in their current location for more than 10 years, previously housed in an aging motel, built decades ago. The new building not only offers families a contemporary environment but can house 10 families at a time versus five in the old location. The goal of the Bethlehem Inn is to not only help adults who are struggling, but to provide a normal life and safe place for their children. Since the opening of the new building, 17 families have been housed already, with eight of those having moved on with outside housing secured. Staff expect to house up to 120 families a year in the new facility. Bethlehem Inn also works with 70 different partner
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PAINTING • DRAWING • PRINTING • SCULPTURE GLASS ART • JEWELRY • CERAMICS • POTTERY Look for adult, youth and family classes, art parties and open studio times now through spring. For details, visit bendparksandrec.org.
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313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. in the Old Mill District
p. (541) 617-1317
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Ages 5-11 9am-3:30pm (half days available) December 26, 27, 28; January 2, 3, 4; February 1, 18
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The new family units can accommodate up to ten families at a time.
agencies to help families in a multitude of ways, including finding housing and helping the children adjust to school. The families are given five weeks to find housing, and most families are able to save enough money for a deposit in that time. Many aspects of the new building design were planned with families in mind. “There’s not a comparison to what we have come from to this,” said Clemens. “This is definitely a more secure facility, in a sense that everyone needs a key to even enter the bottom floor. You need a key, again, to get upstairs, and that’s where the family units are. Safety was first and foremost when we designed this building.” The new building has an outdoor playground for the children, where previously they had no outdoor space other than a parking lot, and the kitchen and dining areas are now inside the building. In their former building, volunteers would cook off-site and bring the food in. Residents would have to walk outside to get to the dining area. Families presently enjoy a separate dining area from non-family residents at the Bethlehem Inn, which allows them to eat together in a smaller, closer setting. The food has traditionally been cooked by different volunteers each night, and now those volunteers can use the new chef’s kitchen to cook the entire meal. “We’ve had a core group of volunteers, and we’ve been training and engaging them in the use of an amazing facility that we’ve never had before,” Wysling said. “We are cooking for 116 tonight. We’re seeing, with the expansion of the families, that we’re always over 100.” The goal is to move into the second building by summer of 2019, and the board hopes to raise the final $650,000 to attain their goal of $9 million by spring. “This building is owned by the community. It’s an organization that this community started grassroots, and it continues to be that resource for so many in our community,” she added. “Whether it is the person in need for the family, or the volunteer, or the donor that believes so strongly in really taking care of one another, our neighbors, our brothers, our sisters.” To learn more about the campaign, visit: bethleheminn.org/capital-campaign/help
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FEATURE
The most wonderful time of the year
can also be the most wasteful. Between gift packaging and shipping, increased travel and energy use, the holidays create a great deal of excess. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, resulting in 100 million extra tons of garbage each week (neefusa.org)!
Ski lessons, horseback riding, a fly-fishing excursion… The joy that comes from a handson experience tends to last longer than the excitement of a new toy, and it won’t end up in the landfill. Bonus — experiences that get kids out in nature or connecting with animals may encourage a love of the environment.
Never fear — you don’t have to break up with your favorite family traditions to show the Earth some love this holiday season. Just adopt a few of these tips for sustainable living and giving, and don’t forget to involve the kids. You may just find that a few of these simple suggestions help you and your family reconnect with the true meaning of the holidays and activities to enjoy.
The great tree debate is a hot one. Whether you choose to “keep it real” or buy an artificial tree, you’ll want to consider environmental impacts. Should you opt for an artificial tree that can be used year after year, choose one made in the U.S. from PE plastic instead of PVC which contains more toxic chemicals (earth911.com). If your family prefers a real tree, visit the Deschutes National Forest or a lot that only sells locally grown trees. After the holidays, the local Boy Scout troop will recycle the tree for you. Best of all, take your environmental stewardship to the next level by purchasing a tree with its root ball attached and replant it after the holidays (theverge.com). Or, really go out on a limb with a conceptual tree using a mix of found objects, natural elements and holiday decor. (See more on trees in Outdoors, p. 40)
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Good food is always in style, and consumable gifts create less trash for the landfill. Hit up one of Central Oregon’s amazing bakeries or candy artisans and pair with a locally roasted fair trade coffee for a gift that is sure to make the season sweeter. A. Ocean Rolls $4.25 ea., Sparrow Bakery B. Bamboo Serving Tray & Cutting Board, $24.99 Market of Choice C. Fair Trade Nutcracker Blend Coffee from $15, Strictly Organic Coffee Company D. Variety of Chocolate Candies $8 - $19, Oregon Craft Chocolatiers E. Frosted Shortbread Cookies $3 ea., Sparrow Bakery
The personalized holiday card industry offers a plethora of options for those who enjoy mailing that cute family photo. If this tradition is important to your family, you can help reduce the amount of waste produced by skipping the glossy photo cards (often printed by big box retailers) and using a paper that can later be recycled. Include a note on your card encouraging the recipient to reuse the card in a creative way (i.e. future gift tags) or to recycle it. Or, consider going for the greenest option, an e-card.
If given the choice, use the United States Postal Service instead of the other guys. USPS will already be in your neighborhood, so you won’t be increasing your carbon footprint. (sustainablebabysteps.com)
Less plastic, more berries, pinecones, cinnamon sticks and evergreen boughs. Bring the natural elements indoors for a simple yet beautiful display. Let the kiddos use their imaginations to help create a unique and festive ambience.
Gift wrap waste really piles up, but wise choices can make a big impact. If wrapping paper is your thing, avoid styles with shiny foil or glitter which cannot be recycled. Or step up your gifting game and present your gifts in materials like cotton, newspaper, hemp or reusable totes and wicker baskets which can be used again and again. Skip those pre-made bows since they cannot be recycled and often get flattened before you get a chance to reuse them. Try a simple yet elegant reusable jute string on your gifts instead. Holiday 2018 | 27
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Christmas lights and candles add a warm glow to any home and create a feeling of calm. But, these illuminating products can also waste energy and release toxins into the environment. Upgrade to LED lights which use 1/10th as much energy as traditional lights and choose candles made from natural products like soy and beeswax instead of paraffin for cleaner air. (ethicalstylehunter.com)
Less is more when you give small gifts with a purpose. Fill your sweetie’s stocking with thoughtfully selected items that are not only fun and functional, but good for the environment. Suggestions: 100 percent wool dryer balls that cut down drying time by up to 20 percent and replace one-time use dryer sheets, adorable eco-friendly dishcloths made from renewable fibers that can be composted post-use. A. Organic Essential Oil and Herb Bath Bombs $5, Fettle Botanic Supply & Counsel B. Set of three 100% Wool Dryer Balls $19, Found Natural Goods C. Bamboo Toothbrush and Travel Case $14, Found Natural Goods D. All Natural Charcoal Toothpaste $14, Found Natural Goods E. Compostable Dish Cloths $5 each, Newport Avenue Market F. Botanical Salad and Dessert Sprinkle $19, Found Natural Goods
Pictured left to right: Locally made small batch, hand-poured soy candles from Wild Candle Co. $12, Salon Twist or Etsy.com/shop/ wildcandleco Barr Co. Apothecary Long Burning Soy and Vegetable Wax Candle $30, Oregon Body and Bath Mixture Hand Mixed Soy Candle in Copper Vase $24, Oregon Body and Bath Mersea Soy Candle with Quartz Coaster $52, Oregon Body and Bath Locally made Dani Naturals Soy Candle $24, daninaturals.com
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Throwing a shindig? Your guests will appreciate a thoughtful approach to decor, party supplies, food and drinks. Skip the paper products whenever possible or choose compostable bowls, plates and cups or sturdy bamboo options. Bamboo utensils and bowls are an elegant and eco-friendly way to present your meal. Serve organic and free-range foods and beverages from local producers for a fresh and sustainable feast. A. All Natural African Mud Cloth $60, Found Natural Goods B. B amboo Salad Bowl $24.99, Market of Choice C. B amboo Placemat $3.99, Market of Choice D. S et of eight Large Bamboo Plates $14.99, Newport Avenue Market E. Set of four Eco Smart Plates $23.99, Newport Avenue Market F. Set of eight Small Bamboo Plates $8.99, Newport Avenue Market G. Paper Straws Price Varies, Newport Avenue Market H. B amboo Salad Hands $9.99, Market of Choice
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Be sure to power down before you head over the hills to grandmother’s house. If you are leaving for more than a day or two, avoid wasting energy by turning off lights, unplugging electronics and power strips and turning down that thermostat. If electronics are on the wish list, seek energy-efficient options. Look for the Energy Star logo, and you’ll feel warm and cozy knowing you are making better choices for the environment. Many electronics can be recycled in Deschutes County. For more information on recycling electronics in Central Oregon, visit: deschutes.org/ solidwaste/page/electronic-waste-e-waste
There are oh, so many reasons to shop local: less shipping fuel and packaging waste, more money in the local economy, a sense of community when supporting local businesses…the list goes on and on. Venture in to a locally owned brick and mortar store or go even smaller and check out the plethora of holiday marketplaces and bazaars that are popping up all over town this season. See page 35 for a list of local holiday marketplaces.
CALENDAR Wednesdays
Open Studio
ART — Perfect creation activity for ages 3 and up! Make a mess with pastels, paints, cardboard, wood and upcycled items.
Creative Wellness Studio - $15
creativewellnessstudio.com Thursdays
Mom’s Running Group
RUN — All moms welcome—with or without strollers! Join other mothers for 3 to 4.5-mile runs at 8- to 12-minute mile paces. This is a fun and encouraging group for moms of all running levels. Rain or shine.
FootZone - Free
footzonebend.com First Friday of Every Month
First Friday Art Walk
ART — A fun, year-round event, First Friday Art Walks
are family-friendly and include art, music and drinks at various downtown businesses. Most downtown shops extend their hours for the art walk, creating a lively experience for family and friends.
Downtown Bend - Free downtownbend.org Every Second Saturday
Kids Yoga Party
PARTY — Kids will learn about mindfulness through playful breathwork, meditation, games and activities! Suitable for ages 4-12.
Wild Thing Yoga - $20
wildthingbend.com
Take a night off while the kids enjoy Paint Night, Dec. 14 November 17
Grand Illumination
LIGHTS — This year’s event will include a visit from Santa, live music, children’s craft projects, train rides, and more!
Sunriver Resort - Free
destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort November 18-20
Studio Ghibli Fest: “Castle in the Sky”
MOVIE — An animated masterpiece, “Castle in the Sky” is a story of courage and friendship by award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki.
Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 - $12.50 regmovies.com
Monday-Wednesday November 19-21
Foodie Fun
COOK — No school? No problem! Kids will spend this three-day camp creating delicious foodie art from papier-mache.
Art Station - $195-$234
bendparksandrec.org November 22
I Like Pie Run
Create some foodie fun at the Art Station, Nov. 19-21
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FUN RUN —Come to the Old Mill for a Bend Thanksgiving tradition! Two untimed events will
benefit NeighborImpact and Girls on the Run. Registration is required. Please bring 5 lbs. of non-perishable food per person. 9-11am.
Old Mill – prices vary
footzonebend.com/happenings/i-like-pie November 23
5K Turkey Trot
FUN RUN — Run (or walk, if you’re still full from Thanksgiving) to support NeighborImpact! Dress up in your Thanksgiving-themed costume for a chance to win a prize!
Sunriver Resort - $45
destinationhotels.com/ sunriver-resort November 24
The Nutcracker
BALLET — Bring the whole family to enjoy this classic holiday favorite performed by the students of Bend’s Academie de Ballet Classique.
Tower Theatre - $7-$21 towertheatre.org
November 26 (Every Other Monday)
Mindful Kids Camp
MINDFULNESS — Each week, kids will explore mindfulness in a hands-on way, integrating movement. Suitable for ages 4-6 and 7-11.
Wild Thing Yoga - $15/drop-in, $10/class w/ punch card wildthingbend.com
November 28 & 29
Backpack Explorers: Invention Convention
EXPLORE — Engineers change the world. Here is your chance to jump into the world of engineering by building, testing and inventing. Suitable for ages 3-5.
The High Desert Museum - $15/ child. Members receive 20% discount highdesertmuseum.org November 29
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
MUSIC— Contemporary jazz piano legend, David Benoit, is paying tribute to an incredible piece of entertainment history with his Christmas show, featuring music from the Charlie Brown special.
Tower Theater - $32, $47, $57 towertheatre.org November 30
Write Here: Teen Writing Group WRITE— Develop your skills
and share your work at monthly meetups. 4–5:00 p.m. Suitable for ages 12–17.
Deschutes Public Library – Free deschuteslibrary.org December 1
The Christmas Parade
PARADE— Don’t miss this time-honored tradition in downtown Bend complete with floats, marching bands, fire engines and more. 12pm.
Downtown Bend – Free
bendchristmasparade.org December 1
Jingle Bell Run
RUN—Be part of the longest-running, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight to
Bring the family to the Grand Illumination at Sunriver Resort, Nov. 17 conquer arthritis! The run kicks off the Christmas parade downtown at First Interstate Bank at 11:30am
Downtown Bend – prices vary events.arthritis.org December 1 – January 1
Gingerbread Junction
SWEETS— Marvel at the beautiful and intricate candy and cookie creations at Gingerbread Junction. Gingerbread houses will be on display in the Abbot Room of the Sunriver Resort.
Sunriver Resort – Free
destinationhotels.com/ sunriver-resort December 3
Jim Brickman “A Joyful Christmas”
MUSIC —Come enjoy the distinctive piano style of this hit-making songwriter and musician.
Tower Theater -$50, $60, $73 towertheatre.org
Mondays - December 3-10
Kindermusik: Family Class
MUSIC — A dynamic and integrated learning experience for everyone! Celebrate and cherish family fun music activities with your littles 12 months
to 5 years old.
Cascade School of Music - $45-$54 bendparksandrec.org December 3
Harlem Globetrotters
BASKETBALL — See some of the most talented dunkers in the world, including Guinness World Record holders. The Harlem Globetrotters put on the ultimate family-friendly show!
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center - $27 expo.deschutes.org December 5
Santa Gift Shoppe & Photos w/ Santa
SANTA — Students can shop for holiday gifts during the day and the shop will open to the public in the evening. BYO camera to snap a photo with Santa!
Vern Patrick Elementary – Free patrick.redmond.k12.or.us Wednesdays - December 5-12
Handmade Presents for Little Hands
CREATE — Kids will paint and design unique keepsakes with a variety of materials. Children must be accompanied by adult. Two sessions: Ages 2-3 and ages 3-6.
Art Station - $39-$47
bendparksandrec.org
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A Swinging Tower Christmas, Dec 21- 23 December 8
December 14
CREATE — Kids ages 6-10 will enjoy creating little holiday cookies, stockings and gifts for their dolls, such as the American Girl or Generation Girl dolls.
NIGHT OUT — Get messy and have fun! Kids will collaborate on a large painting project along with their very own piece of artwork to take home.
DIY Doll: Holiday Edition
Art Station - $69-$83
bendparksandrec.org December 8
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LEARN— Enjoy a Saturday full of learning and fun! This is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math program for ages 10+. No registration required. 2:30pm.
East Bend Library – Free deschuteslibrary.org December 8-9
Holiday Magic 2018
MUSIC— Treat your family to the talent of the Cascade Chorale presenting beautiful traditional music of the season.
Tower Theatre - $15, $18 or $35 towertheatre.org December 12
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Homemade Caramels
BAKING— Learn to make this delicious treat to give as holiday gifts or to keep for yourself! We’ll go through the whole process of making caramels and have some to take home. Ages 12-17. 2:30pm.
Redmond Public Library - Free deschuteslibrary.org
Parents’ Night Out: Friday Night Paint Party
Creative Wellness Studio – $25
creativewellnessstudio.com December 14
“Elf” (2003)
MOVIE — After unintentionally wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his large size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.
Tower Theatre – $7-$12 towertheatre.org December 21
Winter Solstice Celebration
SKATE — Ice skating, tasty holiday treats and hot cocoa, raffles, a fun photo booth and figure skating performances by the Bend Ice Figure Skating Club. All ages.
The Pavilion – $6 with canned food donation bendparksandrec.org December 21-23
A Swingin’ Tower Christmas
BIG BAND — Santa is coming to town—this time with an 18-piece band led by trumpeter
CALENDAR grades K-5 will storyboard and brainstorm creative ideas to bring to life on the screen using iPad-based visual programming languages.
Buckingham Elementary – $80-$96 bendparksandrec.org January 12
Cascades Wedding Show
Winter Solstice Celebration at the Pavilion, Dec. 21 Jim Tennant! It’s a family-friendly night with songs, stories and dances by Central Oregon’s top performers.
Tower Theatre – $17/adults, $12/12 and under
required, call 541-585-3147.
January 8-31
general public
MARTIAL ARTS — Littles will learn the basics of Tang Soo Do Karate — helping them learn discipline, confidence and teamwork. Uniform included.
SHARC – $12/SROA Member, $15/ sunriversharc.com December 26
towertheatre.org
Teen Night Pool Party
December 22 & 29, January 19, February 2 & 16
joy an ice cream social followed
Blacklight Blast
WINTER FUN — Fly down SHARC’s winter tubing hill, illuminated with black lights and glow sticks! Reservations
POOL PARTY — Teens will en-
by water games, contests and a pool party! For ages 12-18.
SHARC – $7/SROA member, $10/ general public
bendparksandrec.org
Lil’est Dragons
Odyssey Martial Arts – $64-$77 bendparksandrec.org
Wednesdays - January 9-February 20
Creative Computer Coding
TECH — Each week on Early Release Wednesdays, kids
BRIDES—Planning a wedding for yourself or a loved one? The Cascades Wedding Show is the largest, most comprehensive bridal show in Central Oregon. With more than 100 vendors from every corner of the bridal industry, you will find all of the resources you need to plan your dream wedding—or someone else’s!
Riverhouse on the Deschutes – $10/adv., $15/door
cascadesweddingshow.com January 12
Go! How to Get Going and Achieve Your Goals and Dreams
READ — Author Marcia K. Morgan explores how women and girls recover from lost goals and dreams and shares tools to get back on track.
Roundabout Books – Free
roundaboutbookshop.com
“Something with complicated instructions to keep my dad busy so I can play with my other toys by myself.” Lil’est Dragons class at Odyssey Martial Arts Holiday 2018 | 33
CULTURE
Ringing in the Holidays, Central Oregon Style By Annette Benedetti Central Oregon embodies the dream of a white Christmas. In fact, it offers up the idyllic version of every holiday that takes place during the winter season. From local events and celebrations to traditions made possible by the high desert’s natural gifts, the region’s holiday culture draws families from all over the nation looking to celebrate like a local. The following are some of the best opportunities to experience the holidays Central Oregon style.
Sunriver Resort’s Grand Illumination (Nov. 17)
Sunriver’s tree-lighting ceremony is a tradition that brings families back year after year. The festivities include a visit from Santa himself, a petting zoo, crafts, face painting, Oregon Observatory telescope viewing, sleigh rides, live music, train rides and even fireworks. This event has something to offer every member of your family, young and old. Don’t forget to bundle up. It’s likely to be cold! destinationhotels.com/ sunriver-resort.com
Turkey Day Runs (Nov. 22 & 23)
It’s no secret that Central Oregonians love their outdoor activities. Ditch that Thanksgiving binge eating guilt with one of the area’s family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed runs. If you like pie, then don’t miss FootZone’s I Like Pie 5K walk/run on Thanksgiving Day. Benefitting Girls on the Run and NeighborImpact, it is held in the beloved Old Mill District. Enter the pie-baking contest or
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Celebrate the holidays in style at Sunriver Resort.
just show up and gorge on pie at the finish line. footzonebend.com/happenings Another Thanksgiving Day option is Redmond’s Turkey Trot, which includes both a 5K and a 10K. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and you even get pie at the finish line. redmondturkeytrot.com Let’s get real for a minute. No single run is going to burn the calories you’ll be taking in at the Thanksgiving table. Sunriver Resort hosts their annual 5K Turkey Trot the day after Thanksgiving. Run off the pie from the day before while sporting your favorite costume at this fun event. Prizes and refreshments are served at the finish line. destinationhotels.com/ sunriver-resort.com
The Nutcracker (Nov. 24)
The Nutcracker Ballet is a beloved holiday tradition for families everywhere, but the iconic Tower Theater takes the experience to the next level giving it that magical Central Oregon feel. Put on by the Academie de Ballet Classique, students will showcase their hard work
and talents in this quintessential holiday performance. towertheatre.org.
Holiday Theater
The Nutcracker isn’t the only seasonal act hitting the stage in Central Oregon. There are a variety of festive shows your family can catch throughout the winter months. Consider one of the following: • David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown (Nov. 29): This Tower Theater concert features your favorite Charlie Brown Christmas songs all played by David Benoit, the composer who helped create the music for Charlie Brown Christmas TV specials that came out over a decade ago. Watch the classic tales before you go and your kids are sure to enjoy this musical. • Holiday Magic (Dec. 8 & 9): This Tower Theater choral performance includes a dozen classic holiday carols presented by Cascade Chorale. Bend Children’s Choir performs at the two matinee shows and Saturday evening’s performance features Bend Camerata.
Holiday Marketplaces & Craft Bazaars November 16 & 17
Bend Holidays and Happenings Craft Fair
Featuring unique items and food vendors. Friday, 1-6pm & Saturday, 8am-6:30pm
Grace First Lutheran Church November 16 & 17
Christmas Goose Boutique
Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, with all proceeds benefiting cancer patients in Central Oregon. Friday, 9am-6pm & Saturday, 9am-4pm
St. Charles Medical Center wendyswish.org November 16-18
Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Over 120 vendors featuring one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season, from jewelry to toys. Sample a wide range of gourmet foods, such as jams, chocolates, handmade pastas and more. Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Middle & South Sister Conference Halls hfgf.com
November 17
Holiday Craft & Gift Bazaar
November 17
Trinity Episcopal Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale Items for sale include handmade jewelry, wood crafts, quilted and hand knit items — along with delicious baked treats! 9am-1pm St. Helen’s Hall at Trinity Episcopal November 17
Shop Local Market
A one-stop shop, full variety of goods from local crafters and small business owners — from home décor, jewelry, clothing and more!1:30-5:30pm. 63813 Scenic Dr. 541771-2527 Brand Wagon November 23 & 24
Holiday Marketplace
Featuring local and regional artists, showcasing pottery, jewelry, lotions and soaps, fine art and more. 10am-5pm
Sunriver Resort: Homestead/Heritage Building sunriverresort.com November 23 & 24
Into the Woods Holiday Market
Hosted by Found Natural Goods, this artisan marketplace is a carefully curated group of unique gifts and goods. 10am-6pm
Crows Feet Commons
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Holiday Village Market
Local crafters, gift sellers and artisans all in one place! 9am-3pm
Unique gifts for all the special people in your life! Support local artists, crafters and nonprofits. 11am-5pm
Bend Senior Center
Centennial Park in Redmond
November 17
December 2
Find the perfect gift among local crafters and vendors — Elk Meadow students are even pitching in! The Elk Meadow PTO will also be hosting a raffle. 10am-4pm
Featuring original gifts by local artists and craftspeople and delicious holiday baked goods. Follow Nancy P’s on Facebook for a fun giveaway as the time gets closer!
Elk Meadow Holiday Bazaar
Elk Meadow Elementary School
Holiday Marketplace Pop-Up
Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery
• A Swinging Tower Christmas (Dec. 21-23): The whole family will love this Christmas show. It includes stories, songs and dances and there is a 14-piece big band led by trumpeter, Jim Tenant. towertheatre.org.
wares made by local artists and craftsmen and women and support the arts. There are so many to choose from! (See listings above.)
Holiday Fairs
You can’t miss this show of holiday spirit. Held in the middle of downtown every year, the Christmas parade puts
Holiday shopping is so much more fun at a bazaar or art fair. Check out
Bend Christmas Parade (Dec.1)
December 2
Holiday Market
Unique gifts made in Bend by women.
Tula Movement Arts December 7 & 8
Madras Holiday Market
One of Central Oregon’s favorite Saturday summer markets is back for one weekend in December! Friday, Noon-7pm & Saturday, 9am-4pm
Jefferson County Fair Complex
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Art Show & Sale
Hosted by local artist Linda Swindle, this annual show features unique holiday gifts crafted by local artists. 10am-4pm
Powell Butte Community Center December 8
Central Oregon Saturday Market Holiday Show
One of Central Oregon’s favorite Saturday summer markets is back for one Saturday in December! 10am-4pm
Mountain View High School December 8
Locavore Holiday Gift Faire
This fair includes over 50 vendors selling local, handcrafted food products, crafts, art and more. 10am-4pm
Unitarian Universalist Church December 13 & 14
Winter Pop Up Shop
Featuring local creators and makers and hosted by LoilJ Dec. 13, 5-8pm & Dec. 14, 11am-6pm
Springhill Suites by Marriott. Dec. 15 & 16
Craft-O! Holiday Bazaar
Featuring jewelry, pottery and keep sakes handmade by The Workhouse artists.
The Old Ironworks
on an incredible show with floats and bands, fire engines and more. Santa even stops by! This year’s theme is “Sharing Christmas Joy”. Come early for the Jingle Bell Run which kicks things off at First Interstate Bank downtown. All entries support a great cause: The Arthritis Foundation. events.arthritis.org and bendchristmasparade.org Holiday 2018 | 35
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The quest to end childhood loneliness By Kelsey Claspell
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en years ago, Daniel Kriz envisioned a tool designed for kids experiencing childhood loneliness. Through his experience as a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Kriz noticed a lack of resources for children who were struggling to make friends and wanted to make a difference. Over the past year, the timing was finally right for this idea to come to life. A combination of research, dedication, and Photo by Caitlin von Gaertner experience, Friendometry.com was born. Friendometry is an online platform designed for parents to connect with other parents of children who have trouble making friends, so that their children can have a safe avenue to
create meaningful and life-changing relationships. “Childhood loneliness doesn’t just necessarily mean that you don’t have friends — it means that you (as a child) feel truly alone,” says Dr. Kriz. “This can lead to sadness, depression and negative health outcomes like high blood pressure, fatigue, and sleep problems.” Loneliness is an emotion that is hard to cope with at any age, but for a child, it can have lifelong consequences. Children who have high-functioning autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression or are just quirky and different may have a more difficult time making friends in comparison to their peers. Additionally, the connections they make as kids will play a large role in shaping their future lives. Friendometry is safe, anonymous and parent-driven. To start, parents visit the website and create a profile for their child, filling out criteria such as personality characteristics, strengths and interests. After this bio is filled out, parents see profiles of other children with interests similar to their own child’s and are able to reach out to them. When a connection has been made and the parents feel comfortable, they can arrange a meeting in a safe, public environment with the parents present. Dr. Kriz’s passion for alleviating childhood loneliness is heartwarming. “My goal is to make an impact on many levels: individual, family, community, society and eventually on a global scale.”
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Do you see the snowflakes falling? Bear and Wolf meet on a snowy day in the forest and decide to go for a walk. A strong friendship is formed between the two animals on this quiet winter day. What will they see along the way? After their stroll, the two unusual friends must return to their usual activities — bear goes to hibernate and wolf heads back to his pack. Salmieri’s beautiful illustrations, created with watercolors and colored pencils, depict nature, animals and magical night scenes. Readers will appreciate the tall trees, glistening white snow and peaceful evening. Where will they walk to next?
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HEALTH
Creating Smiles for 20 Years: Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic by Annette Benedetti Photos by Debbi Smith
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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five children between the ages of five and 11 years old has at least one untreated, decayed tooth. The statistics aren’t much better for children between the ages of 12 and 19 years old, with one out of seven suffering from an untreated cavity. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions affecting large swaths of Central Oregon’s youth. Along with the toll it takes on children’s overall health and self-esteem, dental issues directly contribute to the rising rates of absenteeism in local schools, with some schools clocking rates at more than 30 percent. The vast majority of children in need of dental care belong to low-income families or families experiencing financial strife. It’s no secret that receiving regular, preventative dental care is expensive. Even with dental insurance, the cost of preventing or treating
dental issues can take a toll on a family’s finances. Fortunately for Central Oregon residents, Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic has been working to make sure that at-risk children are able to get their dental needs met at no cost to the families. The Kemple Clinic is currently celebrating 20 years of serving Central Oregon families. The facility first opened its doors in 1998, when Dr. H.M. Kemple turned his goal of opening a clinic that could give all children in Central Oregon access to quality dental care into a reality. Meeting this goal was no small feat. It required countless hours of fundraising, finding community partners and collaborating with schools before success was realized, but the efforts paid off and continue now 20 years later. According to the clinic’s Executive Director, Suzanne Browning, Kemple is the only Central Oregon non-profit dental clinic and program that serves the uninsured, underinsured and underserved. Along with a clinic facility that offers preventative and diagnostic dental services, Kemple provides portable screen and seal programs, oral health education and also gives referrals to a significant network of dentists for urgent or emergent dental needs. “We began our School-Based Screen and Seal programs in Central Oregon five years ago in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties,” says Browning. The programs were made portable and are currently delivered in schools and community service organization venues. “We worked in concert with Oregon Health Authority
who welcomed our involvement and certifies our Screen and Seal Programs each year.” In 2018 alone, the Kemple Clinic treated thousands of local children. It has provided more than 4,000 sealants. Over 6,000 kids received no-cost dental screenings. 300 children and young adults were given preventative and diagnostic care, and nearly 150 patients received acute or restorative care from Kemple’s network of volunteer dental professionals. “We take great pride in the fact that we do all of this with only two and a half paid staffers supported by wonderful volunteer dental assistants, hygienists and dental offices willing to treat acute needs of at-risk children and young adults at a very low cost to the community at large,” says Browning when asked about the clinic’s greatest accomplishments. The sheer number of free services and treatments provided by the clinic is One out of five impressive. But equally so, is the large number of volunteers and organizachildren between tions that come together to make the the ages of five and offerings possible. Kemple has over 11 years have at 140 volunteer dentists, hygienists and least one untreated dental assistants who offer their time and skills for free. Their volunteer decayed tooth. hours equal over $700,000 of in-kind — CDC care. Similarly, over 50 community service groups partner with Kemple and offer screening venues. Looking forward, there are exciting things on the horizon for the Kemple Dental Clinic. “As we move into our new school year, we have solidified a partnership with the four dental care organizations—Advantage Dental, Capitol Dental, MODA and Willamette Dental—that serve the OHP patients in Central Oregon,” says Browning. She explains, “This partnership addresses a significant need in our community…something that has not been easily addressed over the past few years: providing regular, preventative dental visits to OHP children.” According to Browning, the demand for the treatment of urgent and emergent dental issues from OHP patients takes priority and has reduced the availability of regular, preventative dental appointments with OHP providers. She says the lack of OHP dental providers to meet this demand in Central Oregon has only served to exacerbate the problem, and passage of SB 558 Cover All Kids (effective Jan. 2018) has added more children to the demand for services. “Kemple Clinic is proud to expand the reach of our key preventative care services to serve OHP children who have difficulty obtaining appointments for these basic services,” says Browning. Kemple has already started treating OHP children in their clinic. When asked what the community can expect from the much-needed Kemple Clinic in the upcoming years, Browning says, “We continue to quickly adapt our services to the needs of the community.” A trait that after 20 years, is something to celebrate.
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OUTSIDE
Make it a Special Occasion Holiday Tree Hunting in the High Desert By K.M. Collins
Photo by K.M. Collins
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ith the holidays fast approaching, many Central Oregon families soon will be wanting an evergreen yuletide centerpiece for their home. Weather a visit to the national forest or to a corner lot fits the bill, this guide to finding the perfect timber (plus post-mortem options) should set everyone on their way to finding that ideal holiday icon.
Free-range National Forest Xmas Trees
For Brittney Sullivan, there was no question: looking for a tree meant a wilderness experience. She grabbed a Christmas cutting tree permit for Deschutes National Forest at her local hardware store and headed up the gravel road to Black Butte. There, alongside the road, she found her fir. “I like a small tree and one close to the road (because it won’t be able to grow that big anyway),” Sullivan said. “Then I like to decorate it with tiny ornaments and fairy lights—that’s all the branches can hold on the small trees I usually select. Lastly, a family photo in front of the trimmed tree is a must.” Sullivan said there are six essentials for a holiday tree hunt: a permit, a thermos of hot cocoa, extra layers of clothing, a camera, optional holiday music for the drive and for an optimal cut, the Sawzall (Makita cordless). Permits are $5 each. For more information see: fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/passes-permits/ forestproducts/?cid=fsbdev3_035887
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Alternative No Cut solstice tree
Being a socially responsible, thoughtful and conscientious father of two, Jason Rhodes, owner/operator of Palate Coffee, chose to fashion a reusable solstice tree out of a backyard felled hardwood for his family’s seasonal celebration. The remnants were slated for the fire pit when Rhodes intercepted, cut the remains into ascending lengths, polished and stained them, set the pieces to rebar and arranged fallen pine boughs as a skirt. “Attributes the family like about the tree include not having to take something out of nature when we are working so hard to preserve it. It’s an artifact with symbolic emotion and meaning. We also celebrate the solstice which allows us to focus on the natural changes in the environment around us. We encourage the kids to forage for ornaments and decoration. This allows them to have agency and create their own traditions and symbols,” explained Rhodes. Before their solstice tree, the Rhodes family harvested fallen pine boughs for handmade wreaths.
Standard Stand Bought
Candy Cane Christmas Tree Company has been providing the Central Oregon region with convenient in-town holiday trees since 2005. A family operation, Darrell, Ron and the Buerger sons operate four stands in Bend and two in Redmond (at the same locations for many years). Ron says despite the statewide shortage of trees this year, CCCTC will be selling at their usual locations and will offer their typical varieties: blue spruce,
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Boy Scout After Holiday Pick-up
According to Robert Garderman with the Central Oregon Boy Scouts, for two consecutive Saturdays after Christmas, Central Oregonians can have their expired holiday trees removed and donate to the Boy Scouts all in one. By leaving your tree on your home lawn, near the road with an envelope or baggy containing $8, you can support local troops. Funds go to equipment and scout camp costs, especially for underprivileged participants. For details, contact your local Boy Scout Troop, look for a flyer in your mailbox or just set your tree out on the appointed Saturdays.
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HUMOR
DEATH BY CHILDREN Airport Santa is Real by Bull Garlington This is a true story. Normally, wild exaggeration is part of my job description. But not now. I’ve been sitting on this story since my daughter was 7, and now I’m finally comfortable telling the embarrassing, ridonculous, stupid truth: I believe in Santa Claus. We were headed out for the holidays. A young family, huddled together in the airport’s waiting lounge listening to my inexhaustible daughter list her preferred Christmas presents for the 88th time, a list that extended to near infinity, included live animals, and living household items one can only purchase in a cartoon, when the big, white-bearded guy sitting behind us turned around and blew our mind. It was Santa. Don’t stop reading! I know; you’ve had it up to here with Xmas glurge, I know. But this really happened. I swear. My daughter’s belief in Santa was as strong as my belief in gravity. Christmas was not a December event for her. Christmas was her life. She sang Christmas songs in June without a hint of irony and when this guy, this plaid-shirted, red-suspendered, bald, bearded, gnomish nut turned around, her heart stopped and, moments later, so did her mouth. “That’s a very long list,” said Santa. “Grhm Flurny Nerb,” said Sarah. “It might fill up my entire sleigh,” he winked. His eyes crinkled up with little Hollywood special-effects crow’s feet. My daughter’s heart restarted and she leapt into an embrace of this stranger followed by an interrogation about reindeer, elves and the weather at the North Pole. My wife and I smiled warmly and basked in the crazy coincidence. We were starring in our own personal Christmas special. Other passengers leaned in to listen. They smiled and stole glances at each other to check their sudden and mysterious lack of cynicism. I finally pried my daughter off the ironically dressed
Canadian (I’m assuming — there was a lot of flannel) and she promptly fell into sugarplum dreams, drooling copiously on my wife. I looked at Santa. “I bet you get that a lot.” “Well, I am Santa. So, yeah.” “Ha ha. Good one. So, uh, seriously.” “Chris, seriously. I’m Santa Claus.” As he said this, he pulled out his wallet. His driver’s license read “Chris Kringle.” And then my inner child exploded. I know, I know, he was listening before and heard my wife call my name and blah, blah, blah— you weren’t there! It was December and there was snow and Dean Martin was singing “Silver Bells;” I’d just spent two weeks power-shopping, building a tree, falling off a ladder and wearing plaid. I was sitting in an airport lounge with Santa Claus. Seriously. I let loose. As my wife stared at me like I’d lost my very last struggling vestigial shred of sanity, I went wide-eyed, little-kid Mall Santa on this guy. My Christmas list unspooled. I practically sat on his lap. And he listened. He smiled. He asked questions (“A seven iron? Really?”). Ever classy, ever practical, my wife finally reached over and peeled me off of my seat. I tried to catch my breath and become an adult again. And here’s what still sticks in my barren, cynical, wasteland of a mind: he stood up, shook my hand, winked a randy Burl Ives wink at my wife, and walked away. I got a seven iron (bought it myself — I’m not crazy) and my wife got a lovely diamond tennis bracelet. But after the tornado of torn of wrapping paper subsided and we’d put batteries into all the toys and had a cup of coffee, there was a moment in which my wife and I looked at each other and for a moment, briefly, I think even she, the most practical woman in the world, was willing to believe we’d met an elf in an airport. I still do.
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Bottle Cap Snowmen Craft STEP
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by MaryLea Harris Here in Bend, we live in the land of beer, kombucha, snow and sunshine. What better way to celebrate winter than with a fun up-cycled craft with your favorite kiddo? These adorable little ornaments make great gift toppers as well. You probably have most of the supplies for this project in your craft stash at home. Easy, cute, and affordable — bet you can’t just make one!
Materials:
• Bottle Caps • Rubbing Alcohol (to clean residue off the caps) • White Acrylic Paint • Paintbrush • Ribbon - 3/8” or 5/8” wide • Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (or strong all-purpose craft glue like E600 or Alene’s Tacky Glue) • Scissors • Permanent Marker (black, orange) • Optional: Mini Buttons, bits of Felt for decorative accents, glitter or sparkle Mod Podge
Clean the inside of your bottle caps with rubbing alcohol to remove old beverage residue. An adult should supervise this step.
Paint the inside of each bottle cap white. It’s a bit tricky STEP getting the white acrylic paint 2 to coat completely. You may need to paint several coats and let it dry in between — this is the longest part of the craft. Ours took two coats, but it’s slow drying because of the rubber ring inside the caps. We did not paint the outside of the caps — that is optional and extra messy! Pro tip: If you’re setting up this craft for a group of kids for a class party or scout activity, you can skip this step and save time by spray-painting a batch of bottle caps white ahead of time and have them ready to go! Cut a piece of 7-inch long ribbon. Form a loop (approxi3 mately 1-inch) with the top of the ribbon and glue in place. Then, glue three bottle caps to the piece of ribbon. STEP
Tie a piece of skinny ribbon or yarn between the first and 5 second bottle caps to make a scarf. You can embellish your snowmen with additional scraps of felt to add mittens, hats, etc. If you want to get really fancy, you can brush some glitter or sparkle Mod Podge on your snowmen to add some extra glitz! STEP
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Using permanent marker, draw the snowman’s eyes, mouth 4 and an orange carrot nose. You can draw buttons on the body with marker or glue small “real” accent buttons from the notions department of your local craft store. STEP
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THINGS I’VE LEARNED
A conversation with the
Cowboy Carriage Driver, Ryan Moeggenberg
Why do kids love horses so much? I remember our family horse when I was a kid. She was a combination of having a bicycle that I didn’t have to pedal, having the trust of an animal similar to a dog and being huggable like a stuffed animal! How are kids today different than when you were a kid? I feel that kids today have less understanding of the life of ease they have been born into. Oftentimes people will comment how they would like to travel in a carriage all of the time until I explain all of the work that goes into getting the horse and carriage ready before you can start your journey. What did you learn from your parents about parenting? My parents taught me to treat children as you would an inexperienced adult. For example, if you talk baby talk to kids they will talk back in the same language. If you speak to them with intelligence, they are learning how to speak intelligently. How is driving a carriage like being a parent? Managing horses and children are not very different. Both of them need baths before you can take them out in public. They can be biting and kicking each other one minute and best friends the next. No matter how many times you ask they just won’t clean their room. Kids and horses both like expensive shoes. What superhero power do you wish you had as a parent? I wish I could have the willpower to help me set aside more time to be a better mentor to my kids. What do you hope children learn from you? To never stop learning who they are and what matters most to them, so they can set goals that align with their values and to pursue them with determination and persistence. Holiday 2018 | 47
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