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Contributors...........................................................................................4
In The Spotlight The Writer’s Journey ..........................................................................5 Ellen Waterston, local author and writing advocate, believes everyone’s stories are intertwined and just waiting to be told.
Breaking the Silence .........................................................................12 When Piper Kerman got out of prison, her life was given new purpose as she fights for the rights of prisoners.
The Power of A6.................................................................................16 Printmaking is an artform, say the ladies of Atelier 6000, and the gallery and print shop is a force to be reckoned with.
Knowledge & Advice Battle of the Books!............................................................................ 10 Outdoor Nooks for Books.................................................................20 What We’re Reading..........................................................................22 Novel Threads at QuiltWorks ..........................................................24 Nonprofit Spotlight: SMART............................................................28 The Play’s the Thing in Sunriver ...................................................30 High Desert Life Styles .....................................................................36 At the Workplace ...............................................................................38 Event Calendar ..................................................................................39
Editor’s Note I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! … When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. Body Copy — Jane Austen Books are my escape pod, my funny friend, my comfy haven. But they weren’t always. Like most children, the thought of reading rather than, oh, playing with that new toy or watching TV, was like being told to eat your broccoli when ice cream is just a freezer away. My mother was insistent to the point of reprimanding that I need to read more and read often. And I fought her like a wild child. You want me to read “The Happy Hollisters?” Fine! I’ll “read” it. You’ll never know that I never turned a single page. Mothers, though, have eyes in the back of their heads. A quick question about the plot revealed that I had fibbed. A search of my room showed that I had also been a bit devious, hiding “The Happy Hollisters” in my closet. I eventually read the book, and lo and behold, I loved it. The next day, I picked up another book, and then another, and another after that. So began my lifelong love of reading. Words are potent things. The stories that come out of the minds of authors and poets have the power to inspire, the power to change, the power to create. We live in an area ripe with readers and writers. Our libraries, our bookstores, our schools — all of them find a way to support the written word. And this in turn builds a bevy of local writers. In fact, we’ve dedicated this entire magazine to writers, readers and books. So turn the page, read on, and read often. Because there IS no enjoyment like reading. — Althea Borck, editor
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An avid crocheter and origamist, JOHN CAL worked as a baker, head chef, ukuleleist and Sno-Cat driver before settling into writing. He enjoys filling his time with yoga, postcard writing and collecting bowties. John also collects candy from around the world — he has a 100-plus specimen collection (and counting) — and lives in Bend with his dog, Hank. A lover of yoga, coffee and nature, LINDY CALLAHAN feels right at home in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Utah, she fell in love with Oregon and moved here five years ago. When she isn’t writing or devouring a book on the alpaca farm where she lives in Bend, Lindy also enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and road tripping around the state with her husband Mike and dog Phil Collins. Enthusiastic and outgoing, BRIDGET MCGINN enjoys meeting new people and sharing their stories. She spends her days working as a marketing and advertising professional, making photos or documentary films and spending time with her family. She may also be seen being dragged along the end of the leash of her newly adopted beagle puppy. GREGG MORRIS is a local freelance writer and musician. You can find him around town finishing articles at the local tea shop, performing with his band Organic Music Farm or homeschooling his 10-year-old daughter. Supposed free time is spent in the woods with his wife and daughter or skillfully executing his duties as a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team. LINDA ORCELLETTO is a published writer, event planner and chronic list maker. Orcelletto loves exploring all the best coast has to offer with her husband, Joe, and fur child Colby, an 80-pound, not-so-bright, lump of love golden retriever. Linda considers herself a native Oregonian even though she lived nearly 30 years in Wisconsin. A freelance writer and editor, KELSI SHELTON thrives off of anything that helps her see the world differently — good conversation, a long hard laugh, or exploring her favorite place on Earth, Portland. Kelsi spends every second she can tickling and reading to her (almost) 2-year-old daughter, going on adventures with her husband, cooking up a healthy recipe or clearing her head with a long trail run. After three decades in Seattle, SUE STAFFORD returned home to Oregon to put down roots in Sisters. The “dry side,” with its beauty, weather and slower pace, affords her the opportunity to pursue her gardening, hiking, and movie going. Sue’s experiences with motherhood, teaching, fundraising, horticultural and expressive arts therapies, and hospice case management inform her writing. 4 | U Magazine | April 2015
Ellen Waterston believes in the power of words to tell of her life and the lives of others. by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects / photos by Kevin Prieto U Magazine | April 2015 | 5
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Born in Boston, Ellen Waterston grew up in an academic and artistic New England household alongside her two brothers and sister. When her father decided to turn a summer cottage into the family’s year-round home, he lined the poorly-heated house with books for insulation. “It’s hard not to think about writing when, as far as this imaginative, impressionable young girl was concerned, books are what her house is made of,” said Waterston. As a testament to their influential environment, the children chose diverse careers in acting, semantics, painting, and in Waterston’s case, writing. Waterston’s academic side led her to earn her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and master’s degree from the University of Madagascar. But, it was her creative and adventurous
matched only by her desire to teach the craft to aspiring writers. “Whether literally or figuratively, I think I, like every writer, (draws on their experience), although perhaps not so much to move forward on ‘my’ journey as to observe, through story, through writing, the journeying all of us are engaged in,” explained Waterston.
Waterston the Writer
While working on the ranch, Waterston continued her work as a journalist begun on the East Coast, at one point working for The Bulletin as an agriculture correspondent. She also started to reflect on her own life through writing poems, essays and short stories. She spent decades splitting time between the hands-on work of ranching and drawing on those experiences in writing — all the while raising a family.
“I am motivated to share what I so enjoy, and to do it in landscapes that inspire others.” side that prompted her to move with her husband to a ranch in Central Oregon in 1973, where she fell in love with the High Desert’s awe-inspiring setting. As soon as she set foot in Central Oregon and saw the landscape painted with sagebrush and pine trees, it was love at first sight. “I consider this high and dry country not only my muse, but my home, and feel very lucky to live here,” said Waterston. For more than four decades, Waterston has looked to her adopted home in Central Oregon as inspiration for poems, essays, short stories and books. Waterston has parlayed her life’s journey in the High Desert into an awardwinning portfolio, complete with an appearance on “Good Morning America.” Her joy in writing is 6 | U Magazine | April 2015
By the early 2000s, Waterston began to gain notoriety for her work. She published “Then There Was No Mountain” in 2003. Set against the backdrop of High Desert living, the book centered on a single mother’s look at her role, though her own flaws, in allowing a gifted daughter to fall into crisis. The book allowed Waterston to confront what she calls her two biggest challenges and achievements: the blank page as a writer and raising a family. For her effort, Waterston’s book was selected as one of the top 10 books of 2003 by The Oregonian, recognized as a finalist by Foreword Literary and WILLA awards, and earned her an appearance on national television. But among all the accolades received, Waterston is most proud
of the positive feedback from her audience. “The ultimate litmus for an author is the reader’s response,” said Waterston. Waterston followed up her memoir by collecting WILLA Awards for Poetry for her 2004 collection “I Am Madagascar,” and 2008’s “Between Desert Seasons.” Her collection of essays, “Where the Crooked River Rises, A High Desert Home,” is entering its second printing. Just as her journey in life moves along, so do her writing projects. “It’s an allemande … one project hands off to the next in some mysterious way,” she said. Her third collection of poetry, “Vía Láctea, A Woman of a Certain Age Walks the Camino,” was published in 2013 by Atelier 6000 in Bend — both as a fine art book and as a trade publication. The
verse novel describes her literal and figurative journey along Northwest Spain’s pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago, in 2012. “When I got back, I stumbled upon a map of the 10 major routes along the Camino,” explained Waterston. “Looking, I saw a stick figure of a woman leaping and Camino Woman was born. So, first Camino Woman shows up, then the other major fictional characters, then the narrative took shape. Finally, I put it all together through poetry.” Waterston is busy working with Eugene composer Rebecca Oswald to turn “Vía Láctea” into an opera. In collaboration with OperaBend and members of the Central Oregon Symphony under the direction of Michael Gesme, they hope to debut the opera in 2016.
Through all of her works, Waterston maintains a path of moving forward in her own journey, as well as telling the story of everyone’s common journey. “The perspective gained when one writes about something and then steps back and looks at it is so powerful,” said Waterston.
Waterston the Teacher
Although Waterston is proud of her accomplishments as a writer, her work as an advocate for and teacher of writing brings her equal joy. She finds great pleasure in working with emerging writers as they pursue the art of storytelling. “She is so passionate about each student’s voice, helping to find it, getting comfortable with it, and ultimately fine-tuning it,” said Carol Sternkopf, one of Waterston’s writing students.
In 2000, Waterston started The Writing Ranch to offer creative writing workshops and retreats through St. Charles Health System’s Cancer Care Center and Central Oregon Community College’s Community Learning program. Perhaps the most exciting part of the Writing Ranch are the writing retreats she hosts. Most recently, 18 participants from around the world traveled to Todos Santos, Mexico, for a weeklong “Writing Down the Baja” retreat. “I am motivated to share what I so enjoy, and to do it in landscapes that inspire others,” said Waterston. In 2002, Waterston founded the literary arts nonprofit, the Nature of Words (NOW), featuring acclaimed authors in readings and workshops at a four-day annual festival,
WORKS
AWARDS
“Then There Was No Mountain,” memoir
WILLA (2005)
(2003, hardback, 2005 paperback)
Obsidian (2007)
“I Am Madagascar,” poetry collection (2004) “Between Desert Seasons,” poetry collection (2008)
“Where the Crooked River Rises, A High Desert Home,” essay (2010)
Honorary Distinguished Professor of Humane Letters, Oregon State University (2007) WILLA (2009)
“Cold Snap,” assorted writings (2011) “Vía Láctea, A Woman of a Certain Age Walks the Camino,” poetry collection (2013)
ABOUT THE WRITING RANCH The Writing Ranch, founded in 2000, recognizes the importance of taking time away from daily demands to focus on writing and writing goals. Founded by Ellen Waterston, the ranch supports the craft and careers of writers through workshops, retreats and one-on-one tutorials. For more information about Waterston, her works, and opportunities with The Writing Ranch, visit www.writingranch.com.
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and year-round opportunities for student and adult writers. She created NOW to showcase excellent writing, to introduce Central Oregon to high-caliber writers, and to create opportunities to see what being a writer actually entails. Though NOW shut its doors in 2014, many of its programs live on through the Deschutes Public Library. Waterston continues to work with and inspire writers of all ages through classes, workshops, and most recently, the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, which recognizes nonfiction writing about deserts worldwide. In June, the inaugural winner of this annual competition will receive a cash prize and a fourweek residency at Playa at Summer Lake at an awards ceremony at the High Desert Museum. As she spends her days writing in the morning, followed by hours spent on her literary programs, mixed with life’s errands, Waterston remains steadfast in telling her story and
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helping others tell theirs. In 2014, Waterston delivered a talk at TEDxBend titled, “Metaphormosis: Change your Metaphor, Change Your Life!” In the 15-minute speech, she discussed how her journey as a child of a New England education, working with a rancher in the High Desert, and now, an author and literary arts advocate, has shaped her. Aging is just a word, she explained. “I’ve come to see my life, all of our lives, as part of a linked narrative,” she said during the speech. “The bigger story lives through us.” Her life story is still being written because everyone’s story is shaped by their past, by the interactions each person has with each other, by the lessons learned. The cycle doesn’t end, and Waterston is always pushing to do more. “(I want to) live more dangerously through my writing,” Waterston asserted. “More wisely in real time.”
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Remodels… Are You Ready?
Isn’t it funny how Spring brings out that motivation to change? Our work-out schedule changes. We change our evening plans to squeeze every moment out of that daylight. We just make ourselves busy. And we feed off that. It’s also a common time of year for remodels to start. If you are ready to jump in with both feet here are a few things that may help you just do it. Think Timeless: It’s hard not to follow trends in our industry. They surround you every day, everywhere you go. Trends are puzzles. When you look at all the little pieces there are usually a few things that have been consistent for years. What are the items that are most difficult to change? Maybe it’s your cabinets. Think of a material or a color that will allow you
to change little things around it. A natural wood stained cabinet can be updated with different hardware. Adding a full height backsplash can also dramatically change the look of natural cabinets. Change is good. But it shouldn’t mean starting over. Keep It Simple: No matter the scale of your project, it’s easy to get carried away. We encour encourage everyone to make a list of five things that are important to accomplish in your remodel and then stick to it. There are a couple things we feel should be on everyone’s top five; Budget, some sort of visual reference like sketches or plans, and a lifestyle description. While these 3 things aren’t as interesting as that beautiful tile you’ve selected, they are more important for your designer to simplify the whole process.
Plan: You know those reality shows on home design? They may give you some great ideas and are usually a great way to see the overall picture. But they are missing a very important step in the process. The whole middle! It’s not realistic to think that your kitchen can be remodeled in five days. Or that you can bring your friends over to demo a room on Saturday, have paint, flooring, cabinets reinstalled, new fixtures put into place, countertops added, backsplash put up, lighting, and let’s not forget all of your personal goods need to be put back into place, by Wednesday. It’s important to give yourself time to go through the process. And we mean months. Not everyone plans this far ahead. Leave that to your designer. There are many subcontractors that bring your project to fruition. When planned well, the stress is low, everyone is happy, and the end result is what you expected and usually more.
Remember Function: Have you ever found yourself wanting to recreate a look from a restaurant? Or maybe you are one of those people that visits the restroom every time you are out and about mainly to get ideas for your own home. I’m not ashamed. I’m one of them. The majority of the population are visual people. Seeing a space fully designed can validate questions you’ve had or give you reference to something you never had thought of. Take all these ideas in. Then remember you aren’t serving dinner for 50+ people tonight or trying to see if it’s possible for two people to wash their hands while two people are using the facility and two people wait in line. Much of the design process is spent making sure you have spaces that will function for you and your family. Function can be a costly item to change down the road. We strive to educate and make design fun. Visit our showroom and let us see what you are working on.
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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss
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S ! K O BO by Lindy Callahan, for The Bulletin Special Projects
These days no one would argue the importance of literacy in a child’s education. Knowing how to read is essential to academic progress, but inspiring kids to actually enjoy it can provide them with a lifetime love of learning. Right here in Central Oregon, Oregon Battle of the Books is inspiring children not only to read for fun, but to also read diversely and make new friends in the process. OBOB is sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries and began in Oregon in 2007 as part of America’s Battle of the Books national reading incentive program. It was picked up in 2008 in Deschutes County and has involved Central Oregon students ever since. “I love being a part of it because it motivates students to read, while exposing them to a variety of genres and writing styles,” said Shelby Linn, the regional coordinator of OBOB and librarian at Pilot Butte Middle School. “Students read books they might not otherwise have chosen. They also get to work on teams and practice those skills necessary for successful collaborations, especially listening and oral communication skills.” Involvement in OBOB is optional for students in third through 12th grade. Each fall those who sign up for the program form teams within or near their grade Photo by Kevin Prieto
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Drake Walker, center, and his team at Three Rivers School.
level, and are then assigned a list of books selected by teachers and librarians from across the country to read and discuss during regular team meetings. As book lists usually contain between 10 and 30 titles, varying in style, length and complexity, each team is responsible for ensuring every book is read by at least one team member. “At the meetings we do book talks and students share which of the OBOB books they are currently reading,” said Tara Wydra, a teacher who helps lead the OBOB teams at Three Rivers School in Sunriver. “It is very collaborative.” Ultimately, teams compete against one another in “battles” that involve a series of questions regarding the content of the books they’ve read. The teams who show they’ve collectively
A team meets to talk strategy at Three Rivers School.
Having a little fun before a big battle!
Hamming it up for the camera at Elk Meadow Elementary School.
retained the most information from every book on their list are declared the winners and move on to the next level of battles, which advance from individual schools, to a regional competition and then on to state. Students, including thirdgrader Drake Walker, not only benefit academically from participation, but also enjoy the program greatly. The
Teammates become friends during Battle of the Books.
battles provide a fun way for the students to showcase all of the hard work they have put in throughout the school year. “I think OBOB is a great activity for me and other kids,” said Drake. “It really helps with your comprehension because you want to win battles, but it’s still fun even if you don’t win.” More than 200 students in 43 teams from schools in Deschutes,
All smiles at Elton Gregory Middle School.
Jefferson, Crook, Harney, Grant and Wheeler counties battled at the regional competition on March 7 at Pilot Butte Middle School. The proud winning teams came from Ponderosa Elementary School, St. Francis Middle School and Summit High School. Those teams will compete with other winning teams from around the state in Salem on April 11. “The competition aspect isn’t for everyone,” said Wydra. “Some students read a book or two and then opt out of being on a team and participating in the competitive side. That’s fine, too. Other students love the camaraderie of the team and are excited and motivated by the competition. Either way, we simply want as many students as possible to get excited about reading and discussing great books.”
A team meets to plan for the big tournament.
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Breaking by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Actress Taylor Schilling, left, portrays Piper Chapman, the pseudonym for author Piper Kerman, in the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black.”
“All of those people in my book, all the women in prison today, have so many experiences that are just begging to be shared.” 12 | U Magazine | April 2015
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the Silence Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black,” gives voice to prisoners through her words and activism. In perhaps Edwin Markham’s most famous poem, “Outwitted,” he pens this epigram: He drew a circle that shut me out Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in! For many, Markham’s words and sentiment have been a touchstone of sorts for inclusion and acceptance. But Piper Kerman, writer and activist, is working to redefine acceptance, to go even further. Instead of drawing circles of inclusion, she’s beginning to erase the circles altogether. With her own story, she is illustrating not only how connected we all are, but how essential community is for healing. Many of us know her from her book, “Orange is the New
Black,” that chronicles her year spent in a minimum security women’s prison, or as the reallife inspiration for protagonist Piper Chapman on Netflix’s hit series of the same name. In the late 1990s, while working as a producer in New York City, Kerman’s past caught up with her, and her largerthan-life secret of having been a money transporter for an international drug ring with her then lesbian lover Nora, was revealed to her family, her friends and her boyfriend Larry. And while her prison experience is largely what her book is about, Piper Kerman the person is about much more than the single story of her time in prison. Her narrative of that year serves to catapult us
into her message of hope, her crusade for us to see prisoners as people, to see them beyond the boundaries of their incarcerations. “I’m a wife, and a mom, too! All of those people in my book, all the women in prison today, have so many experiences that are just begging to be shared,” offered Kerman, who will be visiting Bend High in May as part of the Deschutes Public Library’s Author! Author! series. Since her time at the prison facility in Danbury, Conn., and the success of her book and subsequent Netflix series, Kerman spends most of her time traveling the country talking about both writing and her experience in prison to students, library groups,
community associations, and yes, even prisoners. “I love talking to students, listening to their interests,” she offered. “I also love talking to prisoners. Women especially forget that they have a voice, that they have things to share, and prisoners tell excellent stories,” she added with a laugh. She’s even working on a new project with the Ohio State Prison system, teaching writing to women inmates. “Prisoners have voices,” said Kerman. “It’s really important for them to remember that they are writers of their own
Piper Kerman at Author! Author! 7 p.m. Friday, May 29 at Bend High School auditorium
General admission tickets: $20 | Preferred Seating tickets: $75 (includes private author reception) Now in its third year, Author! Author! is the Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s visiting author literary series. Author! Author! brings the country’s top authors to Bend for a lively discussion of the author’s current works, literature and writing process. All proceeds benefit the Deschutes Public Library.
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lives. That they have rights and choices. Often people in prison and jail are really silent, and for their own health and the health of this country, we have to remind them otherwise.” Kerman’s own story and activism is bringing light to the conditions of women’s prisons in the U.S. Her story exposes not just the substance abuse, mental illness, and all too prevalent abuse of power by some prison guards, but also the relationships formed — the communities of women banding together to help each other not just survive, but thrive, in often difficult and traumatic situations. “I think (the show) has done a lot of good things,” Kerman continued. “It’s been a recognition of humanity, that prisoners are people, too. So many times when we see prisoners, we only see trauma and pathos, but lack real empathy. We forget that they could be my brother, my sister, my parents.” The situational realness is not 14 | U Magazine | April 2015
“I think (the show) has done a lot of good things. It’s been a recognition of humanity, that prisoners are people, too.” only heartwarming, but also funny. The Netflix series has even been criticized for being perhaps too humorous and glamorizing prison life. “Humor is the fastest way to create communication,” rebutted Kerman. “The story uses humor to connect people. It helps us to connect to very serious themes that we may try to ignore otherwise, and humor is an accurate reflection of what happens in prison. It’s maybe radical to see prisoners as protagonists in the story. It’s easier to see them as one sided maybe, than to unpackage
the truth that their lives are complicated too, and it’s not so black and white.” “You’re only a step away,” said Kate Mulgrew, who plays Red the prison cook on “Orange is the New Black,” during a cast interview. “This isn’t maximum, it’s minimum security. These women slipped on a banana peel and some are paying with their lives, and I think that it’s that, ‘Gasp! Oh my God, I just missed it.’ Because we’re all committing infractions at every conceivable turn.” It’s this message of empathy that Kerman is sharing, this rehumanizing of not just prisoners but of all humans in hopes that we can see each other not in prescribed roles but simply as people. “I’m passionate about criminal justice, about public defense,” continued Kerman. “Did you know that 80 percent of people in the prison system are too poor to afford a lawyer? I’m passionate about young people, children, teens in our criminal justice system, also making sure kids are treated as kids. Too often children are transferred into the adult system.
“On some level, we expect too much of prisons and jails,” Kerman added. “They do not solve social problems. Only we can do that for each other.” In her memoir, there’s a poignant moment between her and a prison guard charged with guarding her transport. He’s surprised that he’s transporting, a young, white, pretty, seemingly educated and middle-class woman. “I looked too much like their sister, their neighbor, or their wife,” she writes. He tries to comfort her, to enter her experience by simply saying, “You know, we all make mistakes.” “I know that,” she replies. And maybe that is what’s so powerful about her message, not just the simple acknowledgement that we’ve all transgressed, that we’ve all messed up at some point, but that this admittance, that we’re not so different from each other after all is the point from which healing begins. It’s not about the mistakes we’ve each made. It’s how we forgive ourselves and each other that really counts.
CARING FOR OTHERS
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER: TAKING CARE OF YOU • Feelings of being tired and run down • Sleeping too much or too little • Feeling overwhelmed • Becoming easily angered or irritated • Symptoms of depression or anxiety • Losing interest in activities • Headaches or other physical problems • Abusing alcohol or drugs • Weight loss or gain
jeopardized. Caring for another Approximately 44 million AmerCaregiving for a loved one person takes a lot of time, effort icans (21% of the adult popcan be a very rewarding perand work, and most caregivers ulation) provide unpaid care sonal experience, but it can must juggle caregiving with full- to a relative, partner or friend. also be enormously stressful. time jobs and parenting. Learn- Interestingly, 75% of caregivThe physical and emotional ers are women, and studies ing to recognize the signs of demands involved with caregiving can strain even the most caregiver stress and burnout is indicate that female caregivresilient person. If the stress of the first step to dealing with the ers have more emotional and physical health problems than problem. Caregiver stress can caregiving is left unchecked, it male caregivers. Altogether, can take a toll on one’s health, take many forms, for example informal caregivers provide relationships and state of mind. one may experience: 80% of the long-term care Often caregivers are so focused in the United States. As our on caring for a loved one that aging demographics continue they don’t recognize that their to increase, it is important that own health and well-being are
we acknowledge and learn to manage caregiver stress. It is important to take advantage of resources and tools available to help you care for your loved one. Caregivers need care too and managing stress in your life is just as important as caring for your family member or loved one. Several tips that may help a caregiver to deal with stress and burnout may include: • Ask for and accept help, take a break from caregiving • Accept the situation and realistically focus on what you are able to provide • Engage in activities that make you feel more healthy • Get connected with community resources, join a support group There is a great deal caregivers can do to take responsibility for their own personal well-being. After all, if you don’t take care of yourself, you will not be able to care of anyone else.
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Printmaking takes center stage behind the doors of Atelier 6000.
by Susan Stafford, for The Bulletin Special Projects photos by Kevin Prieto
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ucked away on the eastern edge of the Old Mill District in Bend is a one-of-a-kind art gallery, working print studio, and classroom known to those who love it as A6. Founded in 2007 by master printmaker and experienced art educator, Pat Clark, Atelier 6000 has grown over the past seven years into Central Oregon’s only publicly accessible printmaking and book arts studio. “I just planned to retire when I moved to Bend 10 years ago,” Clark admitted. But her creative life force had other ideas. Not one to sit idly by, she taught classes at the Art Station, served on the board of Arts Central, and soon realized that Central Oregon needed a full-time printmaking space. “Printmaking is its own special niche in the art world, just like salsa and ballet are in the world of dance. It is a finite interest,” she explained. Bill Smith of the Old Mill District agreed to build out a space for Clark, and with the help of the community and the skill and labor of local artists, A6 opened its doors as a member’s studio. Today the studio operates as a nonprofit. A6 engages artists, teachers, students, and the greater community with workshops, art talks, critiques, and exhibits. As Clark sees it, A6 is a gift to the community. “People can partake in both art appreciation and also create it themselves,” she said. Local artist Barbara Hudin, who just had a solo exhibit at A6 of original prints titled “Beautiful Math,” has been involved with A6 since its founding. “A6 provides a sense of community as well as an educational experience for emerging and professional artists,” Hudin said. “The workshops are
Dawn Boone, from left, Pat Clark and Julie Winter are the brains behind Bend’s printmaking art studio Atelier 6000, known to its fans as A6.
extremely diverse and reasonably priced. I go to A6 not only to print, but to share ideas with other artists and for the wonderful, varied — even educational — exhibits. I have made lasting friendships as a result of my involvement.”
“Printmaking is its own special niche in the art world, just like salsa and ballet are in the world of dance. It is a finite interest.” Educational Outreach
In 2014, A6 expanded its outreach to the community with two new educational programs
for area schools. Tumbleweed Press is their new arts education program for middle and high school students offered during school breaks. Students to A6 invites Central Oregon teachers to bring their students to the studio to view and interact with the two educational exhibits they offer each year. A6 provides curriculum guides to the teachers. This past February the clacking of vintage typewriters filled the studio during “The Typewriter Returns” exhibit. Students were introduced to a host of vintage typewriters, on which they were encouraged to engage in a creative writing exercise. They also viewed contemporary prints by Carol Wax and Ben Rosenberg of antique typewriters and learned about two printmaking processes. “I like these typewriters better than my computer,” offered one
Cascades Academy fifth-grader who was enthralled by the display.
Community Connections
But the typewriter exhibit is only one facet to the community focus of A6. “An unprecedented educational opportunity is planned for this coming fall, “ said Dawn Boone, executive director of the nonprofit. A community-wide collaborative effort, entitled ‘Edward Curtis: Shadow Catcher,” is in the works. A local collection of more than 50 original photogravure prints by Edward Curtis, the famed photographer who documented Native American tribes in the early 1890s, will be on display and for sale at A6 during September and October. A multitude of activities and programs are planned around U Magazine | April 2015 | 17
ORIGIN OF A NAME
Atelier is French for an artist’s studio or workshop, and 6000 was the address of Pat Clark’s very first studio.
the exhibit, involving COCC, the High Desert Museum, Deschutes Public Library System, the Tower Theatre, Bend Film, and the Museum at Warm Springs.
Artists and Printers
Julie Winter, event coordinator at A6, said she loves seeing students get excited about the printmaking process and art in general. “I hope to keep growing the education piece,” she said. “I see art as another avenue for students to connect and to know who they are.” Carolyn Platt, longtime art student, teacher and instructor at Central Oregon Community College, appreciates the talents of the A6 staff. “(They are) very generous, supportive and encouraging,” she said. “They seem to be able to individually address people by critiquing at the place where they are in their development. They
Visit Atelier 6000 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, Suite 120, Bend; 541-330-8759 www.atelier6000.org Presentation Gallery/Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 12 noon - 5 p.m. 18 | U Magazine | April 2015
are a shot in the arm for art in Central Oregon.” A6 is constantly on the move with exhibits and educational opportunities for the community to enjoy and experience. This month A6 is hosting “Myths and Legends,” the International Biennial Artist Books Exhibit, showcasing handmade artist books — very different from traditional books — by several artists from around the world. May will feature a retrospective, “Clark at 80,” honoring A6’s founder as she approaches her 80th year. The exhibit presents drawings, prints, paintings and artist books from recent work and reaches back to Clark’s years teaching at California State University-Long Beach. Ultimately, A6 is about the artists and the artwork — a printmaker’s paradise. The outreach, the exhibits, the educational elements all work in tandem to make A6 what it is. To artist Helen Loeffler, A6 is all of that and more. “A6 is my chance to grab my art with both hands and hang on,” Loeffler said. “It pulls me forward into a more satisfying, reliable process by providing the perfect place to practice. The studio is cool and quiet, stocked with all the wonderful magical tools necessary for uninterrupted creativity.”
Students get a crash course on printmaking during an educational event at A6.
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r o o d t u O S K O O N FOR BOOKS
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A RIVER Shevlin Park How To Get There: From Bend, take Mount Washington Drive/Shevlin Park Road west for 4.5 miles. Park entrance will be on the left (18920 N.W. Shevlin Park Road). There are several hiking trails, although the most nook-ish might be Tumalo Creek Trail. Best Time of Day: Early afternoon, when the sun hits the trees and the light dances. While this park can be busy in the summer, there are enough trees and rocks and nooks and crannies to escape into reading. Sunscreen or Jacket? Sunny days in the summer may require sunscreen, but be prepared for the random forest breeze! Blanket or Lawn Chair? Settle in on a boulder at the edge — or in the middle! — of Tumalo Creek, and you may not need a blanket. Just enjoy the sound of the water.
by The Bulletin Special Projects Staff photos by Kevin Prieto
Here in Central Oregon, there are countless spots for sightseeing and hiking and wandering around. But what if all you want to do is enjoy the sunshine or the mountain air with a book in hand? Well, we picked a few timeless outdoor nooks that are sure to enhance your reading.
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Reading Pleasure: “Watership Down” by Richard Adams: A classic fantasy novel about a family of rabbits that’s a perfect complement to the scenery.
A BOOK BY THE PARK Blakely Park How To Get There: Just up the hill from the roundabout at Brookswood Boulevard and Southwest Reed Market Road, heading away from the Old Mill District, sits a nice little park complete with an elaborate play structure, a basketball half court and a wide open grassy area dotted with mature pine and juniper trees where I love to sit and read while my kids burn off endless energy playing safely within eyesight. Best Time of Day: Mid morning, before the sun has a chance to scorch the play structure. Sunscreen or Jacket? Slather those kiddos with sunscreen as the park itself gets plenty of rays, and even though the reading nook itself is in the shade of a tree, might as well protect yourself as well. Jackets are good to have on breezy days. Blanket or Lawn Chair? Either or, but definitely one or the other! Reading Pleasure: “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith. I love getting lost in a good mystery, especially crime fiction that makes it hard to find a good place to pause. An interesting note: Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series.
CREEK COMFORT Tumalo State Park How To Get There: Tumalo State Park can be busy on warm days, so I like to go around the bend from the main part of the day use area where it’s a little quieter. It’s located just off U.S. Highway 20. Best Time of Day: The best time of day may be mid morning before the sun heats up, but this spot is perfect for whenever you need a little time away from the rest of the world. It’s a natural setting for escapism. Sunscreen or Jacket? Sunny days in the hotter months may require sunscreen, but when there is a lot of snow or when it’s extremely cold, it’s best to stay indoors. A light jacket isn’t a bad idea on chilly spring days. Blanket or Lawn Chair? Just sit back in the comfort of the grass and the sunshine; no blanket or chair is necessary. Reading Pleasure: Ann Patchett is a favorite, especially since she was just here with Author! Author! Just read “This is the Story of A Happy Marriage.” Plan to find “Truth and Beauty.”
FALL INTO READING Dillon Falls How To Get There: Drive west on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, turn left onto RD/ NF 41 for 2.5 miles. Turn left at the sign for Dillon Falls. Park and walk downstream 300 feet to the falls. Best Time of Day: Sunny afternoons are best. There are lots of seating options under large ponderosa pines for shade or exposed rock areas to warm up in the sun. Sunscreen or Jacket? On a chilly spring day, and with the water misting and splashing nearby, a jacket is a must. But in the summer, consider sunscreen and bring a can of bug spray during mosquito season! Blanket or Lawn Chair? With so many rocky nooks near the falls, a chair isn’t necessary, but consider a blanket or cushion to relax on. Reading Pleasure: “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell — There is something about hearing the power of moving water that allows the mind to venture into uncharted territories.
TREES AREN’T JUST FOR SQUIRRELS Tumalo State Park … or anywhere really! How To Get There: It just so happens there’s a tree right by the river here that faced some challenges as it grew, resulting in the most perfect reading nook. Really, it’s not all that unusual to spy an inviting branch in the sky! Best Time of Day: Late afternoon, when the sun begins to dip low in the sky and you can feel the evening creeping in. That’s my favorite time to relax and decompress, when the natural world around me seems to come alive. Sunscreen or Jacket? It’s always wise to dress in layers in the High Desert! Keep in mind that scrambling up to that perfect perch can take a little doing, so wear something with a little give and a fair amount of coverage. Blanket or Lawn Chair? The branch is your chair! And if you dressed in layers, then leave the blanket in the car. Reading Pleasure: “The Secret Lives of Dresses” by Erin McKean. I love it when a friend recommends a book to me. U Magazine | April 2015 | 21
What We’re Reading
by Susan Stafford, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Brief reviews of recent selections made by Central Oregon book clubs.
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he 12th annual “A Novel Idea” community read program, sponsored by the Deschutes Public Library System, is in full swing this month, with activities and discussions planned at all the branches. Free tickets to see Ruth Ozeki, author
“Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands” by Chris Bohjalian Chapter Chicks Sixteen-year-old Emily Shepard flees her home in Vermont following a nuclear meltdown at the plant where her father was the chief engineer (and likely perpetrator of the accident). Her homelessness leads her to the sordid world of Poacher, who recruits homeless teens for his drug and prostitution ring. When Emily begins caring for a nine-year-old boy running from the foster care system, building them an igloo of trash bags filled with wet leaves, the novel reminds the reader of the innate human need for connection. This coming-of-age story, told through the realistic voice of a complicated teenager, is both engrossing and heartbreaking. The Chapter Chicks found it to be an excellent book for prompting thoughtful discussions. Bohjalian, the critically acclaimed author of 17 books, including the New York Times bestseller “Midwives,” has created a potent story of loss, hope and transformation.
“I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced” by Nujood Ali with Delphine Minoui Red, Wine and Blue At the age of 10, Nujood Ali is sold into marriage by her poverty-stricken father to a man three times her age. Despite being repeatedly violated by her husband before she even 22 | U Magazine | April 2015
of this year’s selection, “A Tale for the Time Being,” are available at all libraries or at www.deschuteslibrary.org/novelidea. Ozeki will speak at the Bend High School auditorium at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, her only appearance in Central Oregon.
reached puberty, Nujood has the tenacity and courage to run away and seek a divorce, the first child bride in Yemen to do so. She becomes an activist, excited to return to school, and set on saving others, especially her little sister. She was named a Glamour Woman of the Year in 2008. The RW&B readers were glad they read the book, although it was a difficult topic. Their discussion centered around the plight of girls and women in male-dominated cultures. One member reported: “Some of the readers searched the Internet to see what happened to Nujood after the book was written and were not encouraged by what they found. … Her current situation is unknown due to unrest in Yemen.”
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr CRS All eight members of CRS thought Doerr’s New York Times bestseller set in World War II France and Germany “was wonderfully written and an amazing story.” Marie-Laure, who lives in Paris with her father, the lockmaster of the Museum of Natural History, loses her sight at age 6. When she is 12, she and her father flee Nazi-occupied Paris to join her reclusive great-uncle in his house by the sea in Saint-Malo. They take with them a valuable jewel from
the museum. German orphan Werner and his sister Jutta grow up in a mining town where he becomes skilled at building and repairing radios, a talent that earns him a spot in a brutal Hitler Youth academy. Marie-Laure and Werner’s lives finally intersect in Saint-Malo when Werner is sent there to track the French resistance. Although World War II serves as the backdrop for this beautifully written novel, it is much more about the lives of the two main characters, and highlights the ways people try to be good to one another.
“Animal Dreams” by Barbara Kingsolver Bend Bookies “Animal Dreams” is the story of Codi Noline who returns to Grace, Ariz., to confront her past and face her distant father, who is living with Alzheimer’s. What she returns to is a town threatened by a silent environmental catastrophe, some unexpected clues to her own identity, and a man whose world view could change the course of her own life. “Animal Dreams” is a suspense-filled love story and an exploration of life’s biggest commitments. “This author’s early work stands the test of time in its complexity and sensitive character development. We all love Kingsolver. Many of us have traveled to the Southwest and were familiar with the geography in which she places this story. You can’t go wrong with Barbara Kingsolver,” was the consensus of the Bend Bookies.
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NOVEL
by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects photos by Kevin Prieto
Threads
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At QuiltWorks, one book’s themes are illustrated in the artistic stitches of local quilters.
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uthor Ruth Ozeki acknowledges in an online piece on her website that there is a very special relationship between authors and those who read their work: “Writers and readers are engaged in a reciprocal and mutually cocreative enterprise, and the book is the field of their collaboration. It’s very personal, and very
individual, too. The book I write might be very different from the book you read…” Ozeki, whose book “A Tale for the Time Being” is featured as part of this year’s Deschutes Public Library’s “A Novel Idea” program, would not be surprised to find that a group of local quilters have embraced this “co-creative enterprise” and crafted unique and personal quilts inspired by
her novel. Sponsored by QuiltWorks, a Bend quilting shop and gallery owned by Marilyn Forestell, the annual quilting project — now in its fifth year — culminates in an exhibit of the finished works. “This exhibit always gets rave reviews because the quilts are so unique and each captures a different aspect of the story,” said Kristin Shields, a quilter of 24
years who has participated in the quilting project for all five years. “This book in particular should be interesting because of the dichotomy between a teenager living in Japan and an older woman living in Canada found in the book. There are so many possibilities for landscapes and themes.” Approximately 40 quilters are participating in the “A Novel U Magazine | April 2015 | 25
SEE THE QUILTS! The “A Novel Idea” quilt exhibit at QuiltWorks is open to the public 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will be open through Wednesday, April 29. QuiltWorks is located at 926 N.E. Greenwood Ave. in Bend. For more information contact QuiltWorks at 541-7280527 or visit www.quiltworks.com. To learn more about author Ruth Ozeki, visit www.ruth ozeki.com.
READ THE BOOK! “A Novel Idea” Read Together kicked into gear on March 29 at the Downtown Bend Library. More than 25 programs, classes, art shows, workshops and performances are planned for “A Novel Idea” 2015. The book is available in various formats at your local library. The final event, a presentation by author Ruth Ozeki, is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Bend High School. This is a free event but tickets are required. Tickets will be available at all branch libraries, during regular business hours, and at www.deschuteslibrary. org. 26 | U Magazine | April 2015
Idea” quilting project this year, a process that begins when the library announces the book choice in December. Forestell then sends out a notice to her email list and several introductory meetings are held at the quilt shop in January. These are followed by monthly gatherings where participants introduce themselves, discuss the book and share progress, ideas and support. “It is a very inspiring process,” said Forestell. “Everyone is looking for and picking up different things from the book. Some people pick up minute things to create their quilts around that other people who read the book don’t even remember.” A large variety of themes inspired by the book are being explored in the quilts this year, including catfish, earthquakes, lemons, bamboo, blue water, clocks, time, ginko leaves, ravens, gyres, temples and whales. The choice of theme, and the process, can be very personal. “Last year while I was working on the project my mom became ill and died,” said Joan Fox, an avid reader and quilter who has participated in the project for the last three years. “I think the passage of the book upon which I chose to base my quilt very much reflected what was going on in my personal life.” This year Fox’s contribution was inspired by Jiko, her favorite character in Ozeki’s book. Instead of a traditional quilt, Fox created an origami crane out of fabric. “The crane is a symbol of peace and long life,” said Fox. “I also included Jiko’s final words, some prayer beads and a bell to represent the temple.” Kay Miller not only read the novel twice, but also listened to the book on tape. She found that hearing the author’s voice and her
Some of the local quilters show off their finished works at QuiltWorks in Bend.
pronunciation of foreign words was fascinating. She chose to feature a ginko tree in different stages of life on her quilt. “This book struck a chord with me,” said Miller, a former school librarian who has participated in the program for the past three years. “I was inspired by the character Nao Yasutani going to visit her great-grandmother and how quickly life passes. My quilt represents birth, life and death.” Miller is not alone in reading the
book selection multiple times. Shields also read the book twice, mulling over potential themes for her quilt. “I chose to focus my piece on the Jungle Crow,” said Shields. “Partly that’s because I love crows and ravens, and it’s also because the crow is a sort of muse for the main character Ruth.” The project appeals not only to quilters, but to avid readers as well. Each year Forestell opens up the gallery mezzanine and exhibit area of QuiltWorks to local book clubs to host their April meetings. Approximately 30-35 book groups take advantage of this opportunity. Members of book groups who have seen the exhibit have been known to encourage their family and friends to read the book so that they can share the exhibit experience with them. “People don’t realize that quilts can be so expressive or that they could say so much,” said Forestell. “Each individual quilter’s creativity can make you feel emotion, and any book has so many different angles to it. Taking those words and turning it into a expression of art deepens our connection with the book.”
“People don’t realize that quilts can be so expressive or that they could say so much.”
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Nonprofit Spotlight
Start Making A Reader Today Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) introduces kids to the adventures of reading with the goal of ensuring every child has the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of reading and is empowered to succeed. It is Oregon’s largest volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to children’s literacy. The concept is simple: pair volunteer adult mentors one-on-one with students in prekindergarten through third grade once a week for two 30-minute reading sessions throughout the school year. “The volunteers not only inspire the love of reading for kids, they are an important part of the child’s life,” said Diane Turnbull, area manager for SMART in Deschutes, Jefferson, Grant and Crook counties. “For some kids, the weekly time spent reading with an adult is one of only a few things they can count on. It’s so heartwarming to see how their eyes light up when the volunteers come into the room.” SMART began in 1992 in Oregon, as a way to address the widespread realization
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“I’m excited to be able to pass along my passion for reading and books. Not only to my daughter, but to other children.” that many kids, particularly those from financially disadvantaged families, were reading below grade level. Studies show that students who aren’t reading at grade level are more likely to drop out of school. Yet, those who read at least 20 minutes every day typically graduate high school and continue on to higher education. Kids are referred to the SMART program if they struggle with reading, have difficulty reading aloud, and/or don’t have a positive role model at home. Each student in the program receives two books every month to
take home and keep, with the hope that the child will read at home with a parent. SMART partners with schools that offer free or reduced lunches, HeadStart in Madras, and a preschool in Sisters and is reaching out to Warm Springs and NeighborImpact in Redmond. Turnbull said the challenge now is to offer culturally relevant books to kids in these growing, diverse populations. “Kids see themselves in the books they read, so the material has to reflect that,” said Turnbull. “But more important is the volunteer that can understand the child’s culture and family life.” SMART is funded through individual donations, businesses, service organizations, foundations and fundraisers. While the nonprofit accepts some book donations, the organizers prefer to have control over what books are purchased and presented to the kids. The prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award, which supports organizations
by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects / photos by Kevin Prieto
and you have a lifelong learner working to reduce illiteracy in the U.S. and the world, honored SMART of Oregon with the American Prize in October 2014. The prize included a $50,000 check, which will go a long way toward purchasing children’s books and supporting the program. The main focus for the paid SMART staff of two in Central Oregon is on fundraising, volunteer recruitment and program expansion, while volunteer site coordinators at select schools focus on pairing adult volunteers with students. For part-time preschool teacher and volunteer SMART site coordinator Jessica Weisgerber, being a part of the nonprofit is a way for her to help ensure every child has a chance to experience the adventures of reading. For nearly three years, Weisgerber has dedicated herself to helping put books in the hands of kids who need them most. “I’m excited to be able to pass along my passion for reading and books,” said Weisgerber. “Not only to my daughter, but to other children.”
SMART Facts
For more information about volunteering to help SMART, contact Diane Turnbull, area manager, at dturnbull-luckett@getsmartoregon. org Since the program launched in 1992, the statewide organization… • has served more than 170,000 children.
they have observed for each participating SMART student throughout the year. Teachers are asked to evaluate students on a variety of outcomes, including the child’s ability to meet state reading standards. The 2013-14 data reflect outcomes for 5,461 students; of the students who needed to improve, all showed improvement in the areas surveyed. Highlights include:
• has given away 2 million books.
97 percent of students showed improvement in eagerness to interact with books.
• has logged 3 million hours of volunteer time.
96 percent of students showed improvement in enthusiasm for reading.
Locally, SMART…
95 percent of students showed greater confi-
• has engaged 800 kids.
dence and self-esteem.
• has given away 74,000 books.
95 percent of students showed greater com-
• has clocked nearly 114,000 hours of volunteer service.
fort in conversation.
90 percent of students improved in reading fluency.
Statewide Program Outcomes (from the SMART website) Each year in April, teachers are asked to participate in a voluntary survey reporting progress
The number of students showing grade-appropriate reading performance increased from 18 percent at the beginning of the year to nearly 50 percent at the end of the year.
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THE PLAY’S THE THING by Kelsi Shelton, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Step into the spotlight, and into the fun, of Sunriver Stars Community Theatre.
While most 10-year-old girls are practicing ballet or playing soccer, Victoria Kristy was channeling Steven Spielberg, soliciting her neighborhood friends to be actors in her front lawn productions. She created fliers on a mimeograph machine to draw an audience, and she even performed her own music for the show. “I would sing songs onto a tape recorder and then
play it during the production,” Kristy explained. The determined artist finally saved up enough babysitting money to buy her own wind-up movie camera when she was 15 years old. Although theater runs in Kristy’s blood, the now retired elementary school teacher’s first community theater experience wasn’t until she joined Arizona State University Children’s Drama Troupe in the 1970s. After obtaining a degree in
“Printers break, people don’t know their lines, but then that theater magic happens and all of a sudden there they are.”
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Courtesy of the Sunriver Stars
Photo by Kevin Prieto Actors of all ages take the stage — including founder Victoria Kristy, at right — for various productions with the Sunriver Stars Community Theatre.
teaching with a minor in theater, she discovered her sweet spot of combining the two fields. As she taught across Arizona, Southern California and finally Washington, she started a children’s theater group at each school. Now, Kristy lives in Sunriver where she retired with her husband. But for this artist, retirement hasn’t meant leaving her life’s work behind. She is now the artistic director for the nonprofit Sunriver Stars Community Theatre. “I’m not the type of grandma you will find in a rocking chair,” she said. “Once we moved to Sunriver and I retired, I thought, people have fishing clubs, knitting clubs. I needed a niche. I asked myself, ‘What can I do that Sunriver doesn’t already have?’ Community theater!” Four years and more than a dozen performances later, Sunriver Stars Community Theatre now has about 40 core actors. Family-friendly productions include shows such as Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Follow that Rabbit,” a musical rendition of “Alice in Wonderland.”
For 82-year-old Bob Vogel, a love for singing lead him to SSCT. Taking music lessons for the first time when he was 75 years old, Vogel’s music teacher convinced him to try out for “Cabaret” at the Tower Theatre. “I thought, gee wiz, I’ve never done anything like this before,” he recalled. “But I tried out and I got it.” Now, following his “Cabaret” debut, the Sunriver resident has been in nearly every SSCT production. “At my age, memorizing things is a lot more difficult. So it keeps me sharp. … I love to ham it up.” With a broad range of talent, backgrounds and ages, Kristy said the theater group’s cast varies greatly from show to show. While some joined the theater late in life because it was on their bucket list, others, including SSCT vice president of the board Susan Evans Inman, have been acting on stage, TV and film since they were young kids. Many of the actors prefer Reader’s Theater, but sometimes act in shows where they have to memorize lines. “I have about five actors who let
me twist their arm and test their comfort level,” Kristy said. In Vogel’s case, Kristy had to beg him to play a part in the dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Vogel wasn’t too excited about the prospect of being in a murder mystery with a lot of lines to memorize, and worse, no singing. “But Victoria got down on her knees and pleaded with me,” he said with a laugh. Even back in 2011, before SSCT was formed, Kristy was prepared to do whatever it took to make things happen. Her first big step toward making SSCT a reality was simply voicing her dream to some friends. They encouraged her vision, so she decided to join the American Association of Community Theater, which provided step-by-step guidance for starting up a community theater. Kristy started by sending out letters to all the local churches and then to potential meeting spaces. She was invited to take a tour of Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center in a hardhat, as the community center was not complete yet. The planned facility at the SHARC was an ideal fit for a community
theater, Kristy said. Once she had the foundational pieces in place Kristy started soliciting community involvement. “I met Susan Harkness Williams by chance in the Sunriver Artists Gallery and struck up a conversation,” she said. A member of the Sunriver Women’s Club and key player in forming the successful art gallery in the Village at Sunriver, Harkness Williams connected Kristy with
Sunriver Stars Community Theatre TICKETS $12 adults, $8 kids 12 and younger Dinner theater $35 Tickets can be purchased at SHARC at the SROA desk, via email at dramama@comcast.net or 541-593-4150. All upcoming performances are at the SHARC. June 6-7 — “Wild, Wild Wildest West,” dinner theater with Country Catering BBQ October — “Conversations ‘Bout the Girls,” Northwest debut by Los Angeles playwright Sonia Jackson U Magazine | April 2015 | 31
many pivotal individuals. Kristy then advertised a planning meeting in the Sunriver Scene. Although this initial meeting produced a humble handful of attendees, Kristy still had enough interest to put on SSCT’s first show, “The Bremen Show Musicians.” While many who attended that first meeting realized they either didn’t have the time to commit or were hesitant to join due to the theater’s infancy, others are still with SSCT today. “Nancy Foote and Susan Evans Inman were among the first who attended the initial meeting and stuck with me,” Kristy said. To her surprise and satisfaction, auditions for “The Bremen Town Musicians” attracted young and old alike. “Initially, I thought my group might have to focus on senior theater as I was new to the community and did not know many young people with families in the area,” Kristy explained. That original cast included a colorful group of 11 actors, ranging in age from 12 to 79 years old and with experience levels from novice to seasoned. They performed their debut without any lights, sounds or props. “One actress (playing a farmer) couldn’t remember her lines, so she would read them off a packet of seeds in her shirt,” Kristy recalled. Learning from this bare bones performance, Kristy was not deterred. Courtesy of the Sunriver Stars
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Photo by Kevin Prieto
Kristy said SSCT has continued to attract new talent of all ages with every new show. “Being involved with the theater is challenging, stimulating, scintillating, and edifying hard work — rarely a dull moment,” said Evans Inman. ”It’s especially rewarding to sense the audience’s enjoyment of our performances.” For other SSCT actors, involvement came unexpectedly. Amy Franson took her 9-year-old
Courtesy of the Sunriver Stars
daughter Savanna to audition for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with no intention of trying out for the play herself. “As I sat and watched all of the other actors try out for their parts, I began to think, ‘Wow, this would be fun!’ Listening to Victoria describe the play and her visions, it sucked me right in,” Franson said. Although Franson hadn’t acted in a play since middle school, she
ended up landing a part in the play. Fulfilling the theater’s mission to support local community and education, ticket proceeds go toward after-school enrichment and recreational opportunities. To date, SSCT has donated $8,100 to FAST Camp. Kristy said they have also partnered with Three Rivers School to bring last year’s popular Shakespeare show back again.
While running a community theater certainly has its challenges, Kristy explained that what drives her is affirmation from her students. “When students ask me, ‘When are we going to do the next one?’ that’s my pay,” she said, affectionately. “Printers break, people don’t know their lines, but then that theater magic happens and all of a sudden there they are.”
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Over 25 years helping clients navigate PERS, 401Ks, 403Bs, TSAs, CSRS, FERS and 457 Deferred Comp Plans. Please visit our website for more information.* Susie Helfer Broker, GRI
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High Desert Life Styles
A Sight for Sore Eyes
When it comes to reading and writing, the eyes have it. In fact, a vast majority of people in the world require corrective lenses, so it’s no surprise that eyeglasses come in a variety of shapes, colors and styles. We stopped by Lifetime Vision Care in Bend to chat with Viki McConnell, a certified paraoptometric assistant, about the latest trends in the world of frames. The hot trend right now gears toward the larger frame size with a retro style.
The key is to be flexible about your eyeglasses, McConnell said, but also be cognizant of the shape of your face. A round face shouldn’t wear round glasses, just as a square face should stay away from square frames. “You don’t want to match your face,” McConnell explained. And don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone for a snazzy, smart look!
MIU MIU
MODEL: MU08N Color: Blue-gray with pink sparkles on temple and interior Style: Large frame style, plastic PRICE: $358
WHAT’S YOUR FACE SHAPE? To find out, try standing in front of a mirror (head high, back straight). Then use lipstick or a bar of soap to trace the outline of your face. Common shapes include oblong, round, oval, square, heart-shaped, triangular and diamond. 36 | U Magazine | April 2015
BCBG
MODEL: CLARISSA Color: Blue Multi Style: Retro, semi-rimless, plastic PRICE: $204
Note: Frames shown come in a variety of colors and shapes. Prices may vary and do not include lenses.
photos by Kevin Prieto / eyeglasses courtesy of Lifetime Vision Care in Bend
COACH
MODEL: 5034
Color: Leopard print Style: Retro, plastic-metal combination PRICE: $170
KATE SPADE MODEL: ANDRA
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MODEL: 4064
Color: Pink with gray and white stripes on temple Style: Large plastic frame PRICE: $198
Color: Burgundy Style: Titanium metal, lightweight PRICE: $204
RAY BAN MODEL: 5228
Color: Red tone with interior pattern Style: Retro, plastic PRICE: $174
PRODESIGN MODEL: 5325
DANA BUCHMANN MODEL: LYNDON
Color: Olive green with textured gray temples Style: Handmade titanium metal, contemporary semi-rimless PRICE: $272
Color: Rust-black zebra print Style: Contemporary metal frame PRICE: $156
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At the Workplace
by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin
The Words We Use
How we communicate and share ideas depends on the audience and the topic. There is no question, in both personal and career lives, communication skills are one of the most important vehicles to success. Whether we are talking about building relationships with family, friends and community or leading a company, as a leader it is critical the people you are communicating with understand your vision clearly. The power of what happens when the message is clear and concise can make or break a decision or the point you are trying to make. The old saying is true today: “Communication is a two-way street and not a one-size-fits-all proposition.” To ensure communication is clear, keep it conversational. In business, we focus on engagement strategies to glean and keep customers. It is every bit as important to keep the two-way communication with your employees, family and friends centered around fostering understanding — which does not necessarily mean agreement but clarity for each person you are dealing with. There are several things to consider when you are hoping for better conversations. One is to have an understanding of the generation you are talking to. For example, a baby boomer will prefer face-to-face interactions. Generation X will communicate by face-to-face, phone or email. The Millennial would rather have you text or email them. The point is, take time to understand the audience you are spending time with so you can have diverse, innovative and technically savvy conversations. In other words, mirror your audience! It is important to remember, in all conversations, to handle the information received by repeating what you think you heard to make sure
you received the right message. The other key ingredient to concise communication is to stay on topic. If you find yourself going off subject, bring the conversation back and make a note of the things off subject you don’t want to forget. Words matter. Also, be prepared to listen to other points of view that allow for creativity and big ideas. To counteract the reduced effectiveness of top-down model leadership, in this world of
new technologies and changes in how companies create value, part of what needs to happen to make it a successful two-way communication is how leaders communicate with their organization. The old way of communication must give way to a process that is more dynamic, sophisticated and conversational, making the flow of communication to and from the person you are communicating with successful.
Connie Worrell-Druliner is the founder of a locally owned business, Express Employment Professionals,
offering human resource solutions. Express can help your organization, by finding qualified workers, solving your retention needs, and providing knowledge based training to your workforce.
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U Magazine Events Calendar The following is a selection of events. For more options and information, visit WWW.BENDBULLETIN.COM/EVENTS.
join Portland poet Margaret Chula for Second Sunday.; 2pm; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; 541-312-1032.
THEATER
Monday, April 13
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: A musical comedy about a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School; 7:30 p.m. April 11, 16-18, 3 p.m. April 12; $22 , $19 for students and seniors; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; www.2ndstreettheater.com or 541-312-9626. “The School for Scandal”: A play about gossips, hypocrites, liars, and lovers; 7:30 p.m. April 24-25, 30, May 1-2, 7; 2 p.m. April 26, May 3; $20, $16 for seniors, $13 for students; Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; cascadestheatrical.org or 541-389-0803.
Saturday, April 11
Discover Nature Day: Track wildlife, explore the stream, meet incredible birds of prey in person, learn map and compass skills, get creative with nature art, play fun games and more, K-8 with parent or guardian; 10am; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend or 541-383-5592. Farm Field Day: Tour local farms and ranches; 9am; $10-$10; COCC Technology Education Center, 2324 SE College Loop, Redmond; www.agbiz.eventbrite.com. Keepers of the Faith Quartet: The Southern gospel group performs; 6pm donations accepted; Redmond Assembly of God Church, 1865 W. Antler Ave., Redmond or 541-9233085. Walk to Cure Diabetes: A 2.4-mile family friendly walk to raise awareness of diabetes, proceeds benefit diabetes research, check in at 1 p.m.; 2pm; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; www.walk.jdrf.org or 503643-1995.
Sunday April 12
A Novel Idea: Haibun Workshop: Learn the craft of haibun with Oregon poet Margaret Chula.; 10am; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; 541-312-1032. A Novel Idea: Second Sunday with Margaret Chula: Haibun workshop participants
A Novel Idea: Book Discussion: Read and discuss A Tale for the Time Being, Deschutes Public Library’s community-wide reading selection.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W Hood Ave, Sisters; 541-312-1032. Kindermusik Class: For ages 0-24 months, class full of music, movement, instruments and more; Parent or caregiver participates in the class with their child. ; 9:30am; Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Lane, Bend; www.ccschoolofmusic.org/ or 541-3826866.
Thursday, April 16
A Novel Idea: Sushi Demo and Tasting: Local sushi expert Michael Mackie demonstrates the art of sushi rolling. Class size is limited and registration is required. Register on-line or by calling (541) 312-1032. CinderBlue: Americana; 6pm; $5; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.
Sunday, April 19
Spring Book Sale: The Friends of the Bend Public Libraries hosts a sale featuring books, CDs, audio books and more; 12pm; Deschutes Library Administration Building, 507 NW Wall St., Bend; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7047.
Tuesday, April 21
A Novel Idea: Book Discussion: Read and discuss A Tale for the Time Being, Deschutes Public Library’s community-wide reading selection.; 12pm; East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend; 541-312-1032. High Desert Museum Book Club: Read and discuss James Welch’s “Fools Crow”; 6pm; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; www.highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp or 541-382-4754.
Friday, April 24
featuring music, demonstrations and more, auctions and raffles will benefit the Redmond School art program and Boys & Girls Club of Redmond; 5pm; River Run Event Center, Eagle Crest Resort, 1730 Blue Heron Drive, Redmond or 541-550-0334. Women to Women Photography Workshop: Learn to take photographs from a female instructor; Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St., Suite 110, Bend; www.ccophoto.com or 541-241-2266.
Saturday, April 25
Art on the River: An art show and sale, featuring music, demonstrations and more, auctions and raffles will benefit the Redmond School art program and Boys & Girls Club of Redmond; 10am; River Run Event Center, Eagle Crest Resort, 1730 Blue Heron Drive, Redmond or 541-550-0334. Last Saturday: Featuring local art and culture with art openings, live music, food carts, workshops and more.; 6pm; The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St., Bend or 347-564-9080. Ranch and Brewery Tour: Take a sustainability tour and follow the spent grain from brewery to ranch to pub plate; 9am; $35 ; Meet at Goodlife Brewing, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend.
Tuesday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Join the fiesta and celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Brasada Ranch. Details to follow.; Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Bend.
Friday, May 8
B.E.A.T. Presents “Seussical Jr.”: Black Box B.E.A.T. Quality Youth Theatre presents “Seussical, Jr.”, directed by Tempel Corpstein, based on the words of Dr. Seuss; 7pm; $15-$15; Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr, Bend. “Hot Spot in Pompeii”: An Italian comedy set in Pompeii 79 A.D right as Mt. Vesuvius blows, opening reception 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 6:30pm; $19, $16 for seniors and students; 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; www.2ndstreettheater.com or 541-312-9626.
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