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Magazine Table of Contents

Editor’s Note

Contributors ..................................................................................... 4

In the Spotlight Women Who Rock Central Oregon ...........................................5 Five women who are leaving positive, long-lasting marks on the Central Oregon landscape.

Winter Warm-Ups ................................................................... 15 Curl up with a warm beverage to warm your core this winter.

Marriages That Work .............................................................. 21 Three local couples share what makes their marriages work.

Maiden Bend Music Fest ......................................................... 27 Home-grown music talent on display at the Tower Theatre.

Knowledge & Advice What We’re Reading: Central Oregon book club choices ................ 13 Recipes: Warm winter drinks ............................................................ 16 The Healthier Pantry .......................................................................... 18 Caring for Others: Respite care .......................................................... 20 High Desert Life Styles: Five crisp, cozy, cool jackets ..................... 24 Welcome Home: A beautifully functional room .............................. 26 A Helping Hand: Healthy Beginnings .............................................. 31 Health Snapshot: Laser treatment for the eyes ................................ 32 At the Workplace: Finding your perfect job ...................................... 35 Welcome to the Rest of Your Life ....................................................... 37 Fifth Anniversary Celebration - Giveaway Winners ....................... 34

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Published: Saturday, November 5, 2011.

This fall marks the five-year anniversary of U Magazine, Central Oregon’s only publication for women. And to mark the occasion, we the U Magazine staff chose to put ourselves on the spot.

To commemorate five years, we decided to feature five women who we feel embody the spirit of Central Oregon, a spirit defined by the continual desire to leave a positive, long-lasting footprint on the region.

The challenge in presenting such a feature, of course, starts with the selection process.

For five years, we have published dozens of features about local women whose stories both inspire action and rejuvenate the spirit — and this is a mere sampling of the extraordinary women who live in the high desert.

To narrow a fairly large pool of worthy candidates to the arbitrary number of five proved to be a tall task.

Another difficulty lies in the fact that no matter how much we stewed over the decision, nearly every reader will likely disagree with one or more of our selections.

But that’s OK. Every one of our readers certainly knows a woman (or women) in Central Oregon who’s making a difference in the world through her integrity, ingenuity, selfless attitude and contagious spirit. It’s part of the beauty of living in a region that defines community as a place that exists in the future as well as the present.

So as you read about the lives of our “Five Women Who Rock Central Oregon,” keep in mind that we’re aware this is the small tip of a very large iceberg. Also, consider sharing with us who you would have selected.

Our contact information is listed below. Share your story with us, and the woman who most inspires you just might end up on the future pages of U Magazine.

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LORI GLEICHMAN considers herself intensely curious about almost anything, which is what makes freelance writing such a joyful experience. When not writing, she works as a marketing/PR consultant, loves to read travel memoirs while dreaming of her own next adventure. She lives in Bend with her husband Dick, her dog Indy and cat Pic. KRISTY HESSMAN has written for a variety of publications including The Associated Press wire service.

She is a native Oregonian and active Bendite. Her garage currently contains: three bikes, two backpacking packs, one tri wetsuit, a bouldering crash pad, two sleeping bags and four pairs of running shoes.

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.

ANDREW MOORE formerly covered the arts and business for The Bulletin. He lives in Bend with his wife and three young children.

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KATHY OXBORROW owns Oxborrow Consulting, which assists public and nonprofit agencies. She grew up on a Nevada cattle ranch and returned to her roots after stints in San Francisco and Portland. She lives near Bend and enjoys riding her horse Sara.

SUSAN THOMAS SPRINGER began her journalism career as a television news reporter, then worked in corporate marketing. Today, she’s a freelance writer living in Sisters where she and her husband enjoy rasing their twins.

BUNNY THOMPSON is an internationally published writer living in Sisters. She cruised on a sailboat for six years and 40,000 miles where she wrote a novel and published travel and adventure articles in national and international magazines such as Sail, Cruising World, Southern Boating and Island Scene.

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by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Taking art to the next level

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Cate O’Hagan likes to say that Arts Central is the first arts organization supported by a herd of cattle.

“When I came to Central Oregon to manage the then Central Oregon Arts Association, it was essentially as a volunteer,” she said. “So I sold the six purebred Angus cattle I owned, and it was enough to support myself for a year.”

Her willingness to take a chance on arts in a small rural community also meant turning her back on an established career with large organizations in Washington D.C. and Portland.

“But I decided I didn’t want to become a bureaucrat with the Smithsonian,” said O’Hagan. “This was my chance to build a grassroots organization.”

“This” today is Arts Central, an important part of the arts in Central Oregon. In her role as executive director, it can be said that O’Hagan has been involved in some way with many of the most significant arts and culture initiatives in the region over the last 17 years.

Just two examples include her part in bringing arts education to more than 78,000 students in the region and in helping Art in Public Places bring 47 works of art valued at more than $1.5 million to Bend.

But it is the recently formed Arts and Cultural Alliance that has O’Hagan most excited these days.

“Our goal is to strengthen the creative economy here,” she said.

According to O’Hagan, the alliance includes more than 25 arts and cultural organizations that represent more than $20 million in combined expense budgets.

“These organizations are paying salaries, taxes and rent; they are purchasing goods and services,” she said. “They have a significant place in our economy, and our concern is making sure they are sustainable.”

With Arts Central in the lead, the alliance will O’HAGAN continued on Page 36

PAJUTEE continued on Page 36

Maret Pajutee

District Ranger Bill Anthony, Pajutee broadened her responsibilities and led teams working on elaborate and comprehensive projects that require pulling together many groups with diverse agendas.

The working relationship between the Forest Service, environmental

Preserving forests and streams

She’s there to talk about the watershed, the plants clinging along the banks, the history and the trees, but her ultimate goal is to teach the group about this wild and magical place in hope they learn to love it as much as she does.

Reaching out to the community to help people learn about and appreciate such magical wild places and protecting those special treasures is what makes Maret Pajutee herself a Central Oregon treasure.

With a bachelor’s degree in zoology and a masters in entomology entomology, both from O Oregon State University, Pajutee first began with the Forest Service in 1984 as a fire lookout at Black Butte Fire Tower.

From there, she became Sister Ranger District’s specialist for rare and endangered plants.

Since that time, she has taken her job well beyond her first assignment. With encouragement and mentoring by Sisters

by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin Special Projects

On a cold fall morning, Maret Pajutee, Sisters Ranger District’s ecologist, guides a group of citizens and environmentalists on a winding trail along the Whychus Creek in Sisters.

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by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Changing minds, changing hearts

Brittany Peterson 8 | Winter 2011 | U MAGAZINE

At 7 years old, Brittany Peterson told her parents she has a calling: she said she wants to help people less fortunate than herself.

It was no surprise that they were supportive.

“I mean, what do you say to a 7-year-old in a wheelchair?” Brittany recounted in an article she wrote for a United Cerebral Palsy newsletter recently.

Born prematurely due to Listeria food poisoning contracted by her mother, Brittany’s brain was damaged when she suffered the effects of a stroke before she was born.

The result was Cerebral Palsy, a complex condition that manifests itself in every aspect of her physical life, limiting her ability to walk, talk and do most of the day-to-day things most take for granted.

Her ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others, however, remains intact Now 16, Brittany and her younger sisters Madeleine, 13, and Eliza, 8, are hooked on philanthropy.

They founded a nonprofit organization, Helpful Hearts (www.helpfulhearts.org), that has impacted a number of lives over the last several years.

Through the sale of homemade bags of confetti, hand-drawn cards and knitted potholders, the girls have provided sleeping bags to the homeless, established libraries at family shelters, contributed to a mobile health unit for veterans, sent gift boxes to troops overseas, and supported an orphanage in Mexico.

“I like making people happy,” said Brittany. “It is probably just something that God gave me. I’m just doing what He told me to do.”

And, she adds, she likes to keep busy.

“I can’t be bored or I’ll cause trouble, even though it is pretty hard to cause trouble in a wheelchair.”

The girls are currently raising $2,500 for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach to help replace outdated computers, a project that is close to Brittany’s heart.

PETERSON continued on Page 36

In persuit of social justice

Marcia Morgan

“We went down the Mekong Delta in canoes, visited villages that had never seen Caucasians, and danced around the fires with the tribes,” she said. “It was a very rich experience.”

Through her business, Migima, Morgan has been able to pursue her other passion, social justice and fairness. That zeal for “working on women’s and girl’s issues and helping to make things right” led her to a career in criminal justice, first as a deputy sheriff in Eugene and now as an expert on issues involving child sexual abuse and women offenders.

Her publications have been translated into Russian, Korean, Japanese and French.

As head of an inter-agency sexual assault unit in Lane County, she witnessed the district attorney not prosecuting child abuse cases because the children could not verbally describe what had happened.

That’s when she got the idea to use anatomically correct dolls.

Since 1980, more than 40 countries have purchased the dolls she makes and sells, in the likeness of children, parents and grandparents of various colors. Most recently, she shipped an order to a Saudi Arabian hospital.

Morgan was living in Portland and consulting on a juvenile justice program for Deschutes County when she met her future husband.

“I was doing a focus group with law enforcement, and Andy was the only one who showed up, so we focused on each other,” Morgan said.

by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects

One of Marcia Morgan’s passions is traveling. It’s a passion she’s been able to pursue through her international consulting work.

She and her husband, former Bend Police Chief Andy Jordan, just returned from a month’s vacation in Vietnam and Cambodia.

MORGAN continued on Page 36

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by Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Caring for local cancer patients

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From “Madame Bovary” to “The Age of Innocence,” Linyee Chang loves reading the classics.

So it seems natural that she began college as an English major.

But her career plans changed when her father, now a retired vascular surgeon, inspired her with his love of medicine.

Today, Dr. Linyee Chang is a radiation oncologist with St. Charles Cancer Center. Recently she was named Clinical Director of Cancer Care.

Whether she is seeing patients or busy with administrative work, she’s passionate about bringing the best care to patients and about building a new cancer center.

Dr. Chang moved to Bend in 1994 after studying at Oregon Health & Science University and a residency in Portland. She works with her team to provide integrated care, which means that all health professionals caring for a patient are on the same page.

“We’re aligned with the best evidence-based processes, and we’re going to be in direct communication,” said Dr. Chang.

One step in that direction is constructing a physical center for cancer services. Dr. Chang has been a vocal advocate of the center, which she says is on track for next year.

“That’s been the dream for a number of years now,” said Dr. Chang. “So it totally will streamline the physical process for the patient.”

She has championed the center “to just about anyone who will listen to me” because she believes it will provide the best patient experience.

Dr. Chang makes the case by pointing out that her team already has state-of-the-art technology, excellent outcomes, and physicians and hospitals with great reputations — the missing link is CHANG continued on Page 37

Ruth Reid Overturf (1881-1965)

In 1914, the City of Bend built a new, two-story school which they named in honor of Reid.

The Reid School building still stands today, home to the Deschutes County Historical Society.

(1947-1992) Sara Fisher was a cherished high school teacher, counselor and community volunteer in Bend who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985.

She died seven years later, but her zest for life and her passion to find a cure has inspired nearly two decades of fundraising for breast cancer causes through Sara’s Project.

Sara’s Project is a breast health education and outreach program that honors the memory of Sara Fisher.

Becky Johnson

(1913-2007) Becky Johnson was a bright, determined woman intent on changing the world. She did so through her lifelong support for several causes. With her husband, she founded the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation which through the years has supported issues and causes important to Central Oregon: education, medical ethics, youth development, domestic violence, emergency food assistance, crime prevention, humane societies and historical/cultural initiatives.

Sister Catherine Hellmann (1921-2009)

Sister Catherine Hellmann, then a nurse, arrived in Bend by train in 1948, sent by her convent to provide her services in the community’s small hospital.

She would return 21 years later to take over as administrator at St. Charles Memorial Hospital.

Noticing how the town had outgrown its old hospital, St. Catherine was the visionary behind the construction of the St. Charles Medical Center, which today stands as a beacon of the area’s commitment to health care.

Women who rocked our history

In 1904, when Ruth Reid arrived in Bend to teach elementary school at the age of 23, she quickly realized a greater need: the town didn’t have a high school. Reid quickly took charge to first teach high school classes, then plan for the town’s first high school, of which she was the principal.

Sara Fisher

Honoring the Past

While these women are no longer with us, their spirit lives on in the region.

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What We’re Reading

by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin

Brief reviews of recent selections made by Central Oregon book clubs.

“Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver

Camalli’s Dollies This story follows a Southern Baptist preacher who decides to move his wife and four daughters to the Congo in a misguided attempt to convert the local population to Christianity. The year is 1959. It is an epic journey, and the family is continually being challenged by the forces of nature, political strife, cultural differences and the father’s depleting mental state.

Nathan Price’s wife and daughters tell the story in alternating chapters. “Several members of our book group absolutely loved the novel, but an equal number did not care for the book, finding it too tedious,” said one member.

“Labor Day” by Joyce Maynard Evergreen Book Club

The story in this book takes place over the Labor Day weekend in Holton Mills, New Hampshire.

Thirteen-year-old Henry — lonely, friendless, and not too good at sports — spends most of his time watching television and taking care of his mother.

A mysterious bleeding man stops Henry in a store and asks for help. Henry and his depressed mother take Frank home with them. During the remainder of the Labor Day weekend, Henry learns some of life’s most valuable lessons, from how to throw a baseball to pain

of jealousy, the power of betrayal, and the importance of putting others above ourselves. Most of the group thought the premise of the book was unlikely, but the mother’s emotional condition allowed it to be realistic in life. The book kept everyone’s attention, and the group agreed they would recommend it to a friend.

“Parrot & Oliver in America” by Peter Carey Paulina Springs/750 Wine Book Club

This historical fiction imagines the experiences of Alexis de Tocqueville, the great French political philosopher and author of “Democracy In America.”

Olivier de Garmont, a coddled and conceited French aristocrat, has difficulty understanding how the other half lives until forced to travel to the New World with John “Parrot” Larrit, a jaded survivor of lifelong hardship. “Everyone was surprised how the character of the United States had changed so little since the 1830s,” said one member. “The book has a wealth of interesting characters that lead to many discussions.”

“The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson Friends & Family Readers Book Club

This book by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson chronicles the “great migration,” the exodus of six million black Southerners out of the

terror of Jim Crow to an uncertain existence in the North, Midwest and West of the U.S. Wilkerson incorporates sociological and historical studies into the novelistic narratives of three people, settling in a new area but finding they have not left racism behind. This group thought the book was incredibly well-written and shared memories of their own relevant experiences on this topic. One member said this was “by far one of the best books we have read in quite a while.”

“Mink River”

by Brian Doyle

Fair and Tender Ladies Set on the Oregon Coast, this Pacific Northwest writer tells the story of Daniel Cooney, a 12year-old who has a terrible bike accident in the woods and is rescued by a bear.

There are a host of quirky characters including Daniel’s grandfather, Worried Man, a doctor who smokes one cigarette for each apostle every day, and a crow who can speak English. The writer uses no quotation marks, a technique that some in this group found to be difficult.

They also felt the need for a family tree at the front of the book. In general, the group felt the book was “interesting, beautiful, poignant and unique … just like us!”

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Winter Warm-Ups

Tom & Jerry Cocktail / Photos by Nicole Werner

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R E C I P E S F OR U:

Five Winter Drinks Just In Time For Winter

Whether après-ski or just following a long walk, these five recipes are sure to warm you from the inside out.

5 Creative Ways with Hot Chocolate

• Add a shot of espresso. • Spike it with your favorite dark rum.

• Drizzle caramel over your whipped cream. • Stir in some warm, sweetened coconut milk. • Dip your mug rim in chocolate syrup before filling it.

5 Spices to Warm Winter Drinks

Allspice • Cardamom • Cinnamon • Cloves • Nutmeg

Tom & Jerry (Serves 12) A hot cocktail that dates back to the 1800s, this party classic is a must for winter holiday entertaining. The batter can also be ladled from a punch bowl into glasses. (Drink pictured on page 15.)

Ingredients:

2 eggs, separated 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1⁄2 cups plus 2 tsp. dark rum 2⁄3 cup superfine sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves 4 1⁄2 cups milk 1 1⁄2 cups cognac, preferably VSOP Freshly grated nutmeg

Method:

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks.

2. In another bowl, whisk yolks, 2 teaspoons rum, sugar, cinnamon, allspice and cloves until thick. Working in two batches, fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; chill batter.

3. To serve, heat milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat; keep warm. Put 1 heaping tablespoon batter into a mug; stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons each of cognac and rum. Fill mug with 6 tablespoons milk; stir until frothy and garnish with nutmeg. Repeat.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate

(Serves 6)

Spices — ones already found in most spice cupboards — bring added flavor to this hot chocolate recipe. And remember, not all chocolate is created equal. Use a good quality cocoa powder — like Ghirardelli — in your mix.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water 1/3 cup honey 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Combine first six ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

2. Gradually add milk and extract, stirring constantly with a whisk. Heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge, stirring with a whisk. (Do not boil.)

Hot Toddy (Serves 1)

Mulled Apple Cider

(Serves 4)

Steeped in cinnamon and cloves, this warming drink, suitable for the whole family, lends a fragrant note to chilly nights.

Ingredients:

4 cups apple cider

4 cinnamon sticks

12 whole cloves

Method:

1. Simmer cider, cinnamon sticks and cloves together in a medium pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. (Do not let cider boil.)

2. Put 1 cinnamon stick into each of four 10-ounce mugs and ladle some of the cider and cloves into each.

Warm and uncomplicated, the toddy is the ultimate adult beverage to ward off a winter chill.

Although it can be prepared with practically any alcohol, pot-stilled spirits, such as cognac, single-malt scotch, and some dark rums, ryes and top-shelf bourbons, produce the best results.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon sugar or honey 3 - 4 oz. boiling water 2 oz. cognac, single-malt scotch, or pot-stilled rum, rye or bourbon 1 lemon wedge, optional

Method:

To a warmed toddy glass or mug, add the sugar or honey, boiling water and spirits. Stir with a spoon and serve with a wedge of lemon, if desired.

Spiced Tea (Masala Chai) (Makes 4 1/2 cups)

Mmmm ‌ chai. Your favorite cardamom-scented coffee shop treat can be made at home, without venturing out into the cold winter air.

Ingredients:

1â „2 cup evaporated milk 5 teaspoons sugar 6 black tea bags 5 pods green cardamom, crushed

Method:

1. Bring milk, sugar, tea, cardamom, and 4 cups water to a boil in a 2quart saucepan. Remove from heat; let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot.

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Creating a healthier pantry is all about making healthier choices at the grocery store.

The Healthier

PANTRY

by Kristy Hessman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

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As the cold weather sets in, we may find ourselves spending more time indoors — and in front of the kitchen pantry. That’s why it’s a great time to take stock of your pantry stocking habits.

“Your home environment should support the eating habits you strive to follow,” said Eris Craven, a licensed and registered dietitian with Bend Memorial Clinic. “Make it easier on yourself by only buying the foods you want to be eating.”

You may be determined to eat healthier, but where do you begin? We’ve asked local health experts to help us identify the healthiest options when stocking your pantry staples.

Pastas and Grains

Health professionals say one of the best ways to start healthful eating habits is to forgo refined starches and replace them with minimally processed, whole grains. This applies to breads, dried pastas and cereals.

Instead of white pastas and grains, try whole wheat couscous or whole wheat orzo pasta.

Brown rice is a better option than white rice because of its high fiber content. Quinoa is also a wonderful grain to try.

“Quinoa is a perfect grain,” said Patricia Grady, a certified nutritional and weight management coach at AgeWiseMD. “It is well-balanced between fat, protein and carbohydrates.”

Add one of the healthy, multi-grains listed above with vegetables and a lean protein

the calories can add up.

Raw almonds or low-salt nuts are also good options to keep in the cupboard for snacks. Just be sure to avoid honey-roasted varieties that are high in sugar and calories.

Canned Food Items

The staple of every kitchen pantry is canned food. Buying the right canned foods will be the building blocks of your healthy eating lifestyle, especially when you find yourself scavenging for a last-minute meal.

Good, healthy canned food staples can include items like no-salt beans, low-sodium broths, canned salmon, chicken or tuna, stewed or peeled tomatoes, and lots of canned veggies.

Fruits, both canned in fruit juice and dried, offer a good way to add sweetness without

serving and saturated fat to less than 2 grams per serving,” Craven said.

Brands that meet these guidelines include Healthy Valley Organic No Salt Added soups, some of Campbell’s Low Sodium soups, and Healthy Choice canned soups.

Be sure to check the label before you buy.

Oils

One of the most important things to remember when using oils in your meals is to only use small quantities.

“It’s easy to add a lot of extra calories and dietary fat without even realizing it,” Grady said.

Olive and flaxseed oil are among the healthiest of the oils to use for salad dressings, dippings and flavorings. Healthy oils for baking, cooking and

thumb is to buy “no salt added” food products and add your own salt to flavor your food.

“That way you are in control over how much sodium is in your cooking,” she said.

Junk Food

It’s inevitable that there will be some junk food lurking about in the cupboards like chips, candy and cookies.

Craven says some people can afford to eat 100 to 150 calories worth of “empty calories.” But for those who can’t, she suggests replacing these snacks to more healthy choices like the following: “Cut up cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes with one-quarter cup of hummus for dipping; or one small banana and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter,” she said.

Craven also said that 8 ounces

Overhauling your eating habits can be a hard thing to do. But stocking your pantry with healthy alternatives is a good start. like fish, and you’ve just made a healthy meal.

Nuts

It’s estimated that four of out five American homes has a jar of peanut butter in its cupboards.

So it’s not surprising that most people get their nut fix through peanut butter.

When buying peanut butter, Craven recommends any brand of natural peanut butter. That means the only ingredients listed on the label are the nuts and salt. And you don’t just have to stick to peanuts; there is a wide selection of nut butters available, from almond to sunflower butter.

While peanut butter can be a healthy addition to almost any snack, it’s important to remember that 1 to 2 tablespoons is considered one serving, and

resorting to junk food.

When those busy weeknights come, Grady recommends this simple recipe: “Combining some cooked quinoa, black beans and canned tomatoes, stuff inside a bell pepper, sprinkle with a little fresh-grated Parmesan cheese, and cook until heated through at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes.”

Soups

In cold weather, nothing sounds better than a bowl of soup. Canned soups are an easy and healthy option for a winter meal, but nutritionists warn against buying soups that are high in both saturated fat and sodium.

“I recommend limiting the sodium to less than 480 mg per

sautéing include canola, walnut and grape seed oil.

For high-heat frying, use peanut, avocado, almond, safflower, sunflower or corn oil.

And be sure to look for oils low in saturated fat and rich in monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Craven says.

Salts and Spices

When it comes to the spice cabinet, the types you choose to stock often depend on what kind of flavorings you like. Sea salt and black pepper are good basics on which to build.

“In the fall and winter, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg can add just the right touch to soups and casseroles,” Grady said.

Craven says a good rule of

of plain yogurt with one-half cup blueberries makes for another healthy snack option.

And the best way to avoid tempting junk food is to simply not buy it.

Additional Tips

Overhauling your eating habits can be a hard thing to do. But stocking your pantry with healthy alternatives is a good start.

Both Craven and Grady say to start small when tackling your pantry makeover, and make changes gradually. Introducing and replacing items a week at a time will mean in just a month or two, you could have a pantry that encourages healthy eating.

And, if you don’t want to go it alone, consider visiting a certified nutritionist or dietitian for help.

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CARING FOR OTHERS

RESPITE CARE: RELIEF AND REVITALIZATION The challenge of caregiving can be a difficult and demanding job that no one is equipped to handle alone. Even though many families take joy in providing care to their loved ones, allowing them to remain in the home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences can be overwhelming.

Respite care can help.

“Respite care provides a short-term, temporary

Webre suggests analyzing your daily activities and making a list of specific activities and times you need the most help.

“Identifying your loved ones abilities, preferences and requirements will also help you to find a good match for respite care options,” Webre said. “What are your primary needs? Do you need assistance with medications, eating, exercise, or social activities?”

“Respite care provides a short-term, temporary break to relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in the life of a caregiver.” break to relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in the life of a caregiver,” said Nancy Webre, MS, CEO of Evergreen In-Home Care in Bend. “It shares the responsibility of caregiving and also provides support for the caregiver.”

According to Webre, respite care services may last from a few hours a day to overnight or even several days at a time, providing a much needed break from the often exhausting challenges faced by a family caregiver.

“Using respite care before one becomes exhausted and overwhelmed can be a lifesaver,” she said.

Planning for respite care starts with assessing needs — yours and those of your loved ones.

Respite care services can be either in-home or out-of-home.

In-home respite care can be provided by other family members, volunteers, and through paid caregivers (private or an agency).

In-home respite care enables individuals to remain in their own environment.

“A major component to successful home respite is matching needs to services, selecting qualified providers, p r ov i d i n g meaningful i n f o r m a t io n and evaluating

Nancy Webre, CEO/Owner Since 1982. State Licensed & RN Supervised

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the results,” said Webre.

Out-of-home respite care is commonly provided in outside facilities, such as adult day care, residential respite programs, foster homes or in a care facility.

When selecting either, Webre recommends taking time to conduct basic research to find the right situation for your peace of mind and your loved one’s safety. She offers the following research suggestions: • Conduct interviews of agencies and providers.

Visit facilities. Observe care and interaction of other respite participants.

• Be specific about all tasks, skills and schedules involved.

• Request references; check them thoroughly.

• Ask how providers are screened. What is their training and skill level?

• How are care providers supervised?

• What is the cost of services and how is payment arranged?

Successful respite care benefits everyone involved in the caregiving process. If you have any questions about respite care and the options available to you, contact Webre at 541-389-0006.

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Learn how three Central Oregon couples in different stages of marriage make their relationships work.

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Dick & Suzi Linford Met: January 1965; First Date: March 1965; Married: July 1965

It’s not the fact that Suzi and Dick Linford have been married for 46 year’s that interesting; it’s that they have been so thoughtful about managing their marriage for that long.

“I had been divorced once and wasn’t going to do that again,” said Dick, who was married and a father at 16, then divorced by 23.

As a result of his experience, the couple has explicitly renegotiated the terms of their marriage several times.

“People change,” said Suzi.

Suzi said she married a shy schoolteacher who represented stability and security. But when he was 28, Dick realized he hated

“I’m either going to England to marry Gary (my fiancé), or I’m going to stay here and marry you. I’d rather stay here and marry you.”

— Suzi Linford

teaching and loved river rafting. He went to work for an outfitter and, two years later, started his own business. Instead of being home every night, he was gone for days at a time, leaving her with three children.

“I understood early that it was two individuals in a marriage,” Suzi said. “I had to find happiness for myself, like Dick had by following his passion for rafting. I also came to understand that people change at different times, and sometimes you’re the one playing catch up.”

It was in their 40s — when they were both working full time with two teenage daughters at home — that the marriage experienced stress.

“I realized if we were young again, Dick probably wouldn’t ask me out,” Suzi said.

“So I stopped nagging and started focusing on the positive. It was a pivotal moment in our relationship. I surrendered notions about how Dick was flawed and how he needed to change to make me happy.”

Suzi believes that women are the custodians of the marriage because they have the emotional range to adapt, while men tend to ignore the problems

FIVE THINGS

emerging in the relationship.

“I think if a marriage dies, it’s because the woman has finally given up,” she said. “And I never wanted to give up.”

Dick and Suzi Linford / Photos by Lyle Cox

• Draw lines in the sand, but sparingly. “Make a stand on principle, not preference,” said Dick.

process better. “I stopped trying to force him into quick decisions and learned to give him time.”

• Give up the desire to always be right. If it’s not important, let it go.

• Be kind to each other.

• Respect your differences and accommodate each other. The MeyersBriggs personality test helped Suzi understand Dick’s decision-making

• “Don’t be smug about your happiness,” said Suzi. A good marriage takes work, resiliency and a little bit of luck.

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Matt & Brenda McDonald

ld Brenda, Macy and Matt McDona

First Dated: Summer 1992; Dated again in college; Married: 1999

Matt and Brenda McDonald, married for 12 years, have accepted the role of “planned happenstance” in their lives.

According to Brenda, that’s when you make decisions based on what you want, but you also take advantages of the opportunities as they come along.

For example, when the two decided to get married, they planned on good jobs, a house in the suburbs, and kids.

Instead, Matt’s degree in engineering opened up the chance to spend a year in China, so that’s where they went.

“It’s the best thing we ever did,” said Matt. “That’s where we became ‘us,’” finished Brenda.

“Even while you’re still in college, your family unit is still you, your parents and your siblings,” she said.

“But when you’re married, at some point family has to become less about where you were and more about where you’re going. That’s what happened to us in China.”

Home from China, they headed

for Bend. Brenda had a job with OSUCascades, and Matt was able to pursue his dream: breaking into broadcasting.

Happenstance even landed him a job as a production assistant with Martha Stewart’s Apprentice.

Then a few years ago “the craziness,” as Brenda describes it, started. A year after efforts began to restore a historical craftsman cottage in Bend, the best “planned happenstance” so far — they found out they were expecting a baby.

Matt was working crazy hours as a reporter with a local TV station, and restoring the house was behind schedule — way behind schedule. They literally moved in just days before Macy was born. And then they had to adjust to being new parents.

“There were certainly really bad days,” said Matt, “but we decided only one of us could have a bad day at a time.”

“I’m really glad we had 10 years of being married before we had Macy,” he continued. “We had a chance to figure out how to be married before we had to figure out how to be parents.”

“We were finishing college. That’s when you say: ‘Where am I going? Am I going with you?’”

—Brenda McDonald

Five Things

• Remember and believe that this is the person you want to be with, even if expectations about life change.

• Be married with the expectation that you’ll stay married. “Not being together just isn’t something we consider,” said Matt.

• Make time for each other, even if it’s just a few minutes sitting on the patio together while the baby is napping.

• Understand each other’s styles, and learn to adapt. Matt is the one who wants to talk things out, while Brenda is more inclined to let things go. She’s learned to talk a little bit more, and Matt has learned to relax if it’s not that important.

• “Only one of you gets to be crazy at a time,” said Brenda. “You have to balance each other out.”

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Larry & Nita Rauch Met in 1974; Married in 1975 Larry and Nita Rauch met in 1974 during their first year of college in South Dakota and soon became inseparable.

They had a lot in common, both loving music and camping. They studied together, played together in the jazz band, and visited each other’s homes on the weekends. Then Larry decided he was going to finish school in Iowa.

“And I didn’t want to lose her,” he said. “So, I asked her to marry me.”

Married at 19, they were just kids, he said. “Married kids. We grew up together.”

“We learned early how to negotiate things,” said Nita. For example, they lived on cash from grants and workstudy jobs, which they separated into envelopes for rent, groceries, gas and utilities. If one ended up short, they had to decide together how to manage.

They were also 500 miles from home, living in tiny apartments, and broke.

“So we had to find our own way,” said Nita. As a result, setting their own course has come to characterize their marriage.

“We participated in a Marriage Encounter when we had been married about 10 years,” Nita said. “It was a very bonding experience for us; it helped us focus on our relationship.” And while some suggestions helped them deal with some difficult issues that soon

emerged, watching other couples also showed them that they are not very traditional in what they wanted from their marriage and in how they did things. For example, they decided not to have children in a time when most couples were expected to have a family. And today, they go to different churches but love to talk about what they heard when they get home.

“There’s always been a little bit of rebel in both of us,” Larry said.

“We learned mostly that we are two unique people and that it’s okay to be something other than what is expected,“ said Nita.

“Maybe that’s why we’ve lasted so long,” finished Larry.

“If we’d gone in different directions, I didn’t think we’d get back together.

So I asked her to marry me.”

Nita and Larry Rauch

—Larry Rauch

Five Things

• Strong faith. “The Lord has helped me think about Nita first,” Larry said.

• Shared interests like music and camping are things they enjoy together.

• At the same time, have friends outside the relationship.

“Don’t expect your spouse to fill every need,” said Nita.

• Be patient with each other as life unfolds. “What can seem to be an insurmountable problem one day isn’t at all important a year later,” said Nita.

• Remember what you love about each, especially during the hard times.

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Floral and Polka Dot Coat by Dislay Paris

This striking jacket dresses up jeans or adds an elegant touch to your little black dress. $148.50 Available at Faveur in Downtown Bend

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Perfect for your travels close to home or in far away lands, this wool coat keeps you toasty without the bulk. Button adjustments in the back allow for a custom fit. $379 Available at Powder House Bend

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WELCOME HOME

A beautifully functional room.

We’re often told that the bedroom is a sacred place in the home, a space that should be reserved for sleep, peace and relaxation.

a bedroom space is private, it sometimes becomes a landing spot for things we need out of sight for both the short and long term.

But according to Anita Bardizian, marketing director for Complements Home Interiors in Bend, this isn’t always a realistic expectation.

“Everyone wants to create a peaceful place in their home. The reality is now that homes are more functional, the master bedroom becomes a multipurpose room.”

For Bardizian, this indicates we should all spend time considering optimal bedroom organization and storage, from under the beds to the closet organization.

Downsizing has become a necessity, if your home is not 5,000 sq. ft., your bedroom has to be used as a multipurpose room,” Bardizian said. “And that’s OK.”

The Work/Hobby Room

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the space for a dedicated office or hobby room.

Oftentimes, thanks to atmosphere and privacy, a corner of the bedroom serves this purpose.

With this shift in thinking comes certain challenges for the conversion of the bedroom into a multi-functional area. Bardizian offers her suggestions for the following scenarios:

“It’s so common these days for people to keep a sewing machine or a bead station in their bedrooms,” Bardizian said. If you have space for a desk in your bedroom, that’s great, but Bardizian suggests a small table can suffice.

Also consider lighting, comfort and storage.

The Catch-All Room

The Reading Room

Within a typical family, the master bedroom often serves as a makeshift storage space for items with no other home. And since

A bedroom can be a perfect space for reading, according to Bardizian.

“It’s a great place to catch up with books or magazines, or just have some quiet, personal time,” she said. “Sometimes, by just reconfiguring the room a bit differently, you can find the perfect space for this.”

Be sure to incorporate a comfortable chair

Being surrounded by the colors, textures, and furnishings that provide comfort and well being is a tangible part of feeling at rest in your bedroom.

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Everyone wants to create a peaceful place in their home. The reality is now that homes are more functional, the master bedroom becomes a multipurpose room.

(perhaps a chaise lounge) and good lighting within this space. If possible, position yourself near a window so you can relax near fresh air and natural sunlight.

The TV Room

While you may want to leave your game system and surround sound in the family room, the bedroom is still a common place for watching television.

If this is the case, Bardizian suggests utilizing an armoire or retractable television stand (for flat-panel displays) to store and hide your set.

A night celebrating homegrown musical talents.

by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin Special Projects | Photos by Lyle Cox

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Erin Cole-Baker

Lisa C. Pollock / Photo submitted

“We chose these particular women for their talent, but we also tried to assemble a show with great diversity of talent,” Garner said. “We have good, solid performances that include folk, country, hip-hop and rock. It’s an event that is aimed for everyone and all ages, to be a family event.

We’ve also included a special dance segment by Bend’s Gotta Dance.”

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young and upcoming and others more seasoned and experienced, it’s not surprising to find many credit their families as a huge influence in their careers.

“My family’s continual support in following my dreams and belief in me has made me strive harder and believe more in my own power,” said Caitlin Cardier.

“My family was never one to shut me down for wanting to do things different.”

Lisa Pollock agrees.

“Growing up, we would all listen to a new album and discuss our favorite artists,” Pollock said.

“Music was always a huge part of my life.”

Anastacia Beth Scott has an influential voice that’s more of an ‘out-of-body’ experience.

“I have a dominant voice outside of myself that usually speaks into my right ear — no joke,” she said.

Like many singer/songwriters, she is guided by that gut-feeling that speaks to the heart and soul like a fire that insistently calls for attention. She also appreciates the importance of music and the multi-generations of women

performing in this concert.

“The integration of generations strengthens and teaches us all,” Scott said.

Pulling from a Who’s Who of soul artists, Janelle Johnson credits such prominent Motown artists as Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight as the steering pilot in her songs.

She’s also influenced by Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Usher and

Trey Songz.

Johnson believes her passion for music is stirred by an overwhelming feeling that it (music) is a universal way for humans to communicate and connect. With such an array of diverse inspiration, she’s bound to be an artist to connect with and follow in her career.

Only 16 years old, Abigail Nyman has a voice beyond her years and offers unique blend of country-pop that will appeal to your soul. Her heartfelt lyrics and masterful delivery made Nyman the youngest artist to win first-place in the Central Oregon Songwriters Association Song of the Year competition.

“I am so excited to be a part of such an amazing show with such amazing women,” Nyman said. “They are all so extremely talented, and to work with them is such an honor.”

All of the musicians will be singing their own songs. Writing songs can be a daunting task.

Erin Cole-Baker writes songs from her experiences in life.

Hailing from Whangarei, New Zealand, Erin’s songs reflect her roots and her love for both the guitar and piano.

Janelle Johnson

Anastacia Beth Scott

Maiden Bend Music Fest Caitlin Cardier

“All of the emotions and feelings that come alongside what we go through� steers this young woman, who was born into the world of classical piano and a family steeped in musical talent.

You can purchase tickets online for this event from the Tower Theater website at www.towertheatre.org.

Friday, Nov. 11, 7-9:30 p.m., Tower Theatre, Bend

Peak Artist Alliance presents a diverse showcase of the finest female singer-songwriters in Central Oregon. Six women will play four-song sets at the festival: Abigail Nyman, Anastacia Beth Scott, Caitlin Cardier, Erin Cole-Baker, Janelle Johnson and Lisa C Pollock. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Saving Grace.

Tickets: $15, $22, $26 & $30; www. towertheatre.org.

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FOR CHILDREN

Healthy Beginnings provides children from families of all income levels with free medical and developmental screenings.

by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects You can thank two mothers for being the momentum behind a program that provides free health screenings for all young children in Deschutes County.

In 1993, the women were concerned when they discovered that their children’s developmental delays had been missed.

Their efforts eventually led representatives from the Deschutes County Health Depart-

ment, the Head Start program, and the Bend - La Pine School District to form Healthy Beginnings, a nonprofit organization serving children from birth to 5 years.

The organization believes that all children should enter kindergarten healthy and prepared to learn.

“This is a model that is unique to Deschutes County,” said Healthy Beginnings executive director

Holly Remer. “This county had a little foresight and has always been known to be collaborative and cooperative and thinking outside of the box.”

Children receive a “12-Point Kids Inspection” that screens for attributes like vision, hearing, dental, behavior, motor skills and nutrition, among others, at no cost to the families. All children and their families are welcome.

There is no income restriction or requirements for families to participate, although a donation is suggested. The screenings are conducted totally by volunteers and are held at convenient locations in the community.

This fiscal year, the organization has 17 screenings planned with an average of 40 children participating in each screening.

The group is also now offering screenings for children in Crook County, with plans to expand into Jefferson County as well.

The 12-Point Kids Inspection is like one-stop shopping, where a child’s health and developmental needs are assessed and referrals for further services are offered.

Healthy Beginnings relies on more than 400 volunteers to deliver its services. Some are medical professionals like dentists or

nurses, while others receive training by Healthy Beginnings staff to administer the standardized assessment tests and screenings.

Healthy Beginnings offers a referral network and follow-up services conducted at six weeks and six months after a screening. This ensures that the children are receiving needed health services.

Healthy Beginnings receives a grant from the Healthy Kids program — an Oregon children’s health care program passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2009 — to conduct outreach, letting families know about the Healthy Kids program and helping parents complete the application.

The Healthy Kids grant is only about one-third of Healthy Beginnings’ annual budget of $400,000, which supports a staff of five.

The remainder of the budget supporting community screenings comes from donations, fundraising events and from foundation grants.

The group, while it holds its nonprofit status, is under umbrella of the High Desert Service District, which provides a great conduit to the schools for Healthy Beginnings.

Healthy Beginnings invites interested citizens to come to a screening to learn about what it does for our community’s children. Just give them a call at 541383-6357, or for more information visit www.myhb.org.

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EVENTS

Sign up for the “Grin and Bear It Run,” held on March 10, 2012 and hosted by the Les Schwab Amphitheater. There is a 10K and 5K course and a one-mile leg for families.

WISH LIST • Volunteers. Healthy Beginnings will train volunteers to do some of the screenings, but medical professionals are always needed.

• Cash donations appreciated.

• Children’s books for use at the screenings.

• Any kind of office supplies—including envelopes and copy paper.

• Donated printing services. Healthy Beginnings prints tons of educational materials.

SINCE 1994

• Nearly 7,000 children have been screened in Deschutes County.

• Almost 5,000 potential concerns have been identified.

• More than $1,290,000 inkind volunteer hours have been donated.

• More than 850 volunteers have contributed time.

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Laser Treatment

For the Eyes LASIK procedures remain a popular — and relatively safe — option for ditching the glasses and contacts.

by Andrew Moore, for The Bulletin Special Projects If you’ve ever contemplated LASIK surgery, you know the feeling: You want to be more like Superman, less like Clark Kent.

LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, won’t give you X-ray vision, but it will allow you to ditch your contacts or glasses which, for people with corrective lenses, can be super enough.

A roughly 20-year-old procedure that takes approximately an hour to complete, with noticeable results within 24 hours, LASIK can correct the vision of qualified candidates to within 20/40 to 20/20, or better.

But it can be expensive, averaging roughly $2,000 per eye, and doesn’t guarantee success, though the vast majority of procedures are successful. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, each year some 700,000 Americans undergo LASIK, with more than 90 percent reporting corrected vision of 20/40 to 20/20, or better The procedure has also received some negative publicity recently due to a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, who said last year that the procedure’s potential side effects — including dry eyes and trouble with night vision — weren’t given enough weight when the FDA initially approved LASIK. However, for people like Catherine Emick of Bend, who had successful LASIK surgery in September, it’s been worth it.

“It’s been miraculous,” said Emick. “I still occasionally find myself reaching up the headboard for my glasses, because that’s what you do, but now I’m thinking about all these things I might do, bucket list items, like rafting, that I could have done before but would have been such a hassle with glasses or contacts.

I’m just very excited.”

Dr. Patricia Buehler performs LASIK at her practice, InFocus Eye Care in Bend. Along with another ophthalmologist, Dr. Ida Alul, the practice performs between 150 and 200 LASIK procedures a year.

LASIK patient Catherine Emick (left) / Photos by Lyle Cox

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“It’s been very successful,” said Buehler. “Some people have dry eyes or trouble with night vision, but that’s not something we see often. Most people do very well, and the average age of people (having LASIK done) is getting older.”

Not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK, Buehler said. A good candidate is typically someone between the ages of 21 and 60 who is near-sighted, far-sighted or has astigmatism.

Sometimes a candidate’s vision problems are too severe to be a good candidate for LASIK, said Buehler. There are other factors, too, such as making sure a candidate’s cornea isn’t too thick.

The procedure itself begins with immobilizing the eye. A lateral incision is then made on the cornea, creating a flap that is pulled back. A laser then sculpts the exposed tissue in order to precisely focus light onto the retina. The flap is put back into

place and seals naturally.

Many practices use a blade to make the initial incision, but a new laser technology enables the incision to be made without a blade. Buehler’s office employs the newer, bladeless technology.

Numbing drops are used on the eye before the surgery, but otherwise the procedure is painless, said Buehler.

While there have been technological advances, the cost has remained relatively stable, Buehler said, primarily due to a usage fee that is charged by the company that owns the rights to the laser technology.

“If you are active, if you want to swim or ski … it’s a huge amount of freedom people get (from LASIK) and people are really happy,” said Buehler. “It has a higher satisfaction rate than any cosmetic surgery.”

Dr. Scott Stevens performs LASIK procedures at his practice, Bend Ophthalmology. He

said the majority of his patients — roughly 95 percent — have results that are in line with their expectations.

There are some misconceptions he deals with often, including a belief that the need for reading glasses can be corrected with LASIK, which isn’t the case, he said.

“When you need glasses up close, that’s different from nearsightedness or far-sightedness, so that’s probably the biggest thing,” Stevens said.

Stevens said fewer patients are having LASIK recently, but he attributes that to the economy and not to any concerns about LASIK’s FDA certification.

Some news reports have recently questioned the way the FDA approved and regulates LASIK. In response, the FDA issued a statement saying that it “considers LASIK lasers to be reasonably safe and effective when used as intended.”

Dr. Scott Stevens, Bend Ophthalmology

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At the Workplace

by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin

Finding the Perfect Job

Even within today’s unpredictable economy, it’s possible to find the job that’s right for you.

Is it even possible to find your perfect job in today’s economy?

The answer is yes, despite the current economic challenges.

Reach out and continue to look. Each of us should have the right to seek our dream job — and not lower expectations in terms of what a new position could offer beyond a regular paycheck.

One cannot predict when the perfect job will open up, and it is especially hard when sometimes our responsibility to family and self is to simply find a job to pay the bills.

Today, walking into your current supervisor’s office to let them know you need more challenge and that you are not feeling satisfaction or fulfillment can be terrifying. It can cause great insecurity, worry, and fear of losing your job We urge you to consider the following steps for finding the best opportunity to find the job you desire: • Most companies today rely on referrals from current employees, so talk with employees you know in companies where you have a particular interest. See if they will advocate for you. The easiest access is by networking within your sphere of influence — friends, acquaintances, former co-workers ... anyone you know — and they will be a great “referral service” on your behalf.

• Offer to work by volunteering for free a specific period of time to show you are confident in you skills and willing to put “some skin in the game” too. Once seen in action, the opportunity for full-time

employment will increase.

• Knowledge is power in most any situation, so begin to improve your job seeking skills.

Learn the best techniques for interviewing, and don’t forget to have several opinions on how your resume looks and reads.

• Research the dream company. Companies, much like people, want to be convinced you are really interested in them and have taken time to know about them. In today’s world, with the ability to readily access information, do not go unprepared. Make sure you have prepared sensible and intelligent questions about the opportunity and the company. You want to impress the interviewer.

• Know your abilities and practice how to sell them. Think about what skills you have that can contribute to a company’s growth

and prosperity. Take several ideas to the interview. Ask the potential employer what challenges they see ahead for the company, and make sure you have studied industry trends specific to their background.

• Every experience in life has meaning and value. Think about anything you might have to offer from a wider perspective. Consolidate all your information into a well-constructed representation of your overall potential as a great employee. Be confident. Do not sell yourself short. Take time to state your value to the company.

Follow these steps and keep your dream alive. In the mean time, how do you get back to loving your job? Here are two suggestions: • Start small. Think of something about your job that you enjoy, and find ways to integrate it more into your day. If you used to enjoy spending time talking with customers, but now spend your days behind the desk dealing with financial charts or human resource issues, look for ways to add more customer service back into your job. Even if it’s only a small part of your day, it could make a big difference.

• Can’t find even the smallest thing to enjoy about your job? Pick up a hobby you love and concentrate on it when you’re outside of work.

Could it be something you use in your career later on? Either way, it could help relieve some tension at work and give you something to look forward to at the end of the day. You don’t have to be trapped in a job you don’t love, and as the job market improves, you never know what that hobby could turn into.

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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5 Women Who Rock Central Oregon

O’Hagan

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advocate on behalf of the arts and culture with three goals: to make sure the creative and cultural industries thrive in Central Oregon; to establish Central Oregon as a cultural destination; and to ensure that the quality of life in the region is higher because of the presence of culture.

“Attitudes have changed, and people are seeing the value of the arts and culture now,” said O’Hagan. “As a region, I think we’re poised to take things to the next level.”

O’Hagan is deeply proud of the accomplishments of Arts Central but modest about her contributions.

“My job is to plant the stake of the mission in the ground and ensure that all actions are tethered to it,” she said. “I believe that holding to the vision is what has helped us accomplish our work here.

Holding to that vision has also helped to inspire volunteerism, donations and funder support.

All these pieces are necessary to get things done.”

In contrast, Sue Hollern, president of Art in Public Places, believes Cate O’Hagan is one reason Bend is the city it is today.

“She’s been tremendously important to the arts in Central Oregon,” she said. “It would certainly be a less arts-oriented community without Cate.”

Pajutee

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organizations, ecological groups, private citizens

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and landowners can be contentious, causing projects to languish amid lengthy legal battles. Pajutee realized that, if she worked closely with the groups involved or affected by a project, the outcome could result in a decision that is acceptable to all parties. ““I began to use a concept suggested by Bill Anthony called Vitamin C — collaborate, communicate, compromise, caring and community,” she said. “With these words, you have a better chance for success.”

Pajutee helped found the Deschutes Land Trust, which works cooperatively with landowners to conserve land for wildlife, scenic views and local communities.

The Tale of Two Rivers project also remains close to her heart.

A pilot partnership with the National Forest Foundation, the Tale of Two Rivers project works to restore both the watershed and recreation opportunities along Whychus Creek and the Metolius River, each designated as Wild and Scenic Rivers. Thanks to these efforts, the rivers and their surrounding ecosystems are returning to their historic roots.

“I have loved being able to see the Whychus make a comeback from a river that had lost its name, its water and its fish,” Pajutee said The Glaze Forest Restoration Project brought together conservation groups, environmentalists, loggers and the Forest Service to work side by side to repair a 1,200-acre patch of fire-prone forest just east of Black Butte Ranch.

“This was a long process of building trust by being trans-

parent,” Pajutee said.

Collaborate, communicate, compromise, caring and community — these words work well for Central Oregon, and the words work well to describe Maret Pajutee, a woman who nurtures their intent and makes a difference in our world.

Peterson

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Like most teenagers, she is enchanted by technology. She designed the Helpful Hearts Website, and she blogs regularly.

Just last spring, her wheelchair was outfitted with an iPad and an advanced software program that she uses to help her communicate, courtesy of UCP. Communication is important to Brittany, and she loves to write. These days when she is not plotting the next fundraising project for Helpful Hearts, she is busy plotting film scripts.

Her plans for the future include getting a degree in video production, then writing, directing and producing independent films, which she says just don’t get enough attention.

Getting attention is not something that Brittany has a problem with. With her curly brown hair, warm eyes and bright smile, Brittany radiates positive energy.

“It will always be my thing to be a social person,” said Brittany. “I can be friends with anyone.”

And while her wheelchair attracts attention too, Brittany has learned to take advantage of that, using it as a bridge toward communication. She

shows off its lift capabilities and offers rides on the back of her wheelchair to friends and new acquaintances.

This sort of engaging outreach is in alignment with Brittany’s philosophy that her personality has to be bigger than her wheelchair to overcome stereotypical notions.

“There are always these groups that think people in wheelchairs can’t do anything,” said Brittany. “I want to show the world that people in wheelchairs are not stupid.”

With her whole life ahead of her, she’s bound to leave a wake of selflessness, charm and inspiration on the world.

Morgan

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As a speaker, Morgan is in great demand and presents all over the world. At a lecture in South Korea to 200 female university students, a presentation about sexual abuse issues and the dolls, the women were reserved.

“But when break time rolled around, they rushed the stage and were extremely curious about the dolls,” she said, describing how the doll clothes flew in the air as they examined underneath their garments.

Her latest project is a book she’s writing called “Altar Yourself – How Creating a Hopes and Dreams Altar can Alter your Life.”

“It’s a book for women and girls to capture their hopes, dreams and aspirations by creating a special space with objects representing their goals,” Morgan continued on Page 38

Welcome to the rest of your life.

by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin

Shedding luck for good intentions Despite the role luck plays in our lives, it can still use a thoughtful, guiding hand.

Welcome to the rest of your life … knocking on wood.

I think no matter how deliberate and disciplined we are about making decisions and managing our lives, luck still plays a role.

According to the dictionary, luck is a combination of circumstances operating by chance to bring good or ill fortune into your life.

Take standing on a street corner. It may be the same corner you cross every day on your way to work or when walking the dog. One day you smile and make a chance remark to the man standing next to you. Within the first couple of dates, you know this is your soul mate.

Take that same street corner moments later, and another woman steps off the curb and gets hit by a car. That’s pure chance bringing good or ill fortune into our lives.

Fortunately, I’ve experienced more good than bad luck in my life. Different combinations of circumstances led me to my husband, to Bend, and to my relationship with The Bulletin, which gives me the chance to chat with you several times a year. These are all things that make me happy, but which happened more by chance than the result of careful planning.

So I’ve been wondering lately what would happen if, instead of relying on luck, I put more thought — more intention — into what I want to have happen in my life.

This was the craze a few years ago when

“The Secret” was published and Oprah made it one of her favorite topics, but I was a little preoccupied with some difficult times in my life to pay it much attention.

But now that I’m feeling rested and my energy is restored, I believe the next phase of my life is one that I can ensure is wonderful if I put my mind to it.

It was at a professional conference that a few ideas converged to give me some direction: feng shui, journaling and intention. I don’t think any of this is new to many of you, but to me it was the right message at the right time with the right opportunities.

Let’s start with feng shui. It’s an ancient philosophy that guides people to creating harmony in their environment.

According to the bagua chart, the creative corner in our house is actually my office.

This is a nice coincidence for a writer, but the space is driving me nuts. It’s the room where I feel the most distracted and least productive. This could explain why my desire to do more creative writing is stymied. I spend my time there pushing disorganized papers around and hating the color on the walls.

The speaker at the conference also recommended journaling as a way to capture positive intentions and creative ideas. Like “The Secret,” she believes that when you write things down they become real and able to attract positive energy. That, and planning your day in advance, creates

the space for your intentions to be realized.

So my first attempt at making the future I want has been journaling about my intention to feng shui my creative corner and then planning the day I would get started.

A week later, I must admit it’s kinda working. The clutter is gone and the paint chips are on the counter. Some might say all it really took was a couple of hours of effort, but I think my husband was convinced to help when I explained that my need to redo

“I’ve been wondering lately what would happen if, instead of relying on luck, I put more thought — more intention — into what I want to have happen in my life.” the room is grounded in my intention to write rather than just being bored with the paint color.

He isn’t fully buying into the feng shui thing yet, but he also didn’t argue when I bought a jade plant in a red bowl to shore up our wealth corner and a taller one to block the mirror in the entry, which can repel good chi coming through the front door.

After all, best sellers have to start somewhere. What can it hurt to give luck a little bit of guidance and a boost in the good direction?

The moment you realize that life can, and does, change in an instant is a profound moment in the journey of life.

Sometimes we learn that lesson as a child; sometimes we’re older. Sometimes we get pretty far along in life before circumstances hit with a force you never expected, shifting perspectives and priorities forever. And the funny thing is that when this moment arrives, it’s usually never of your own making. Otherwise, this column would be called “Welcome to the life you planned ...” Instead, it’s a chance alignment of forces that make you realize this is the new normal. In other words, “Welcome to the rest of your life.”

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5 Women Who Rock Central Oregon Continued

Chang

said. “An altar is like a three-dimensional vision board — a visual representation of where she wants to be and what she wants to do. It is a collection of ordinary objects with special meaning to the person who created it.”

One of Morgan’s hobbies is collecting tea strainers, of which she has gathered 350 from her travels around the world. Her collection has been featured in three museums as well as a book on tea.

It seems Marcia Morgan has excelled at marrying her passions for social justice and travel along with the man she says she is “still smitten with.”

For more information about her consulting business, visit www.migima.com

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