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Editor’s Note
Table of Contents Contributors .................................................................................... 4
In the Spotlight Going the Distance....................................................................5 Bend native Linsey Corbin making her mark in the grueling world of Ironman Triathlons.
Underground Expression ...................................................... 10 Three Bend women embrace zines as artistic forms of personal expression.
Salsa Fresca ............................................................................ 13 Homemade salsas using seasonal ingredients can add bold flavors to your meal.
Flying High in Education ..................................................... 26 Becky Johnson and Karin Hilgersom are doing their part to drive higher education forward in Central Oregon.
Knowledge & Advice Welcome Home: Design Seating ...........................................................8 What We’re Reading: Central Oregon Book Club Selections ........... 9 Caring for Others: Identifying the Need for Outside Help ..............12 Nonprofit Spotlight: The LOFT ......................................................... 16 To Your Health: Prostate Cancer ........................................................ 18 Running the Paths Less Traveled ....................................................... 19 Menopause on Our Minds ...................................................................22 High Desert Life Styles: Work Hard, Play Harder .......................... 24 At the Workplace: Innovate ............................................................... 29
If I were to hand-pick a mentor for my 4-year-old daughter, I’d select the type of person who would dispense the following advice: “I think it’s important for women, and girls especially, to learn to have confidence in themselves. I want to teach them you can go out there and kick butt.” This is the type of advice that comes from a person who’s been there, done that. It’s someone who’s experienced the world as a participant and not a bystander — someone who’s confronted defeat and used it as incentive to push herself toward a greater level of success than she had ever imagined. This advice came from Bend native Linsey Corbin, a professional athlete currently living in Montana who competes in Ironman Triathlons. This Mountain View High School alum gets her kicks from swimming 2.4 miles, then hopping on the bike for a 112-mile road trip before finishing the trek by running a marathon. (Yes, Ironman triathletes do this regularly, and they live to tell about it.) In a town still buzzing from hometown kid Ashton Eaton’s Olympic gold medal in the decathlon, we at U Magazine thought it appropriate to tell you about Corbin, whose feats are every bit as amazing in our eyes. (See “Running Down a Dream” on page 5.) And while Eaton will likely find himself smiling to the world from a Wheaties box, Corbin has already donned the cover of “Triathlete Magazine.” “She was always a go-for-it kid,” her mom said in our article. Indeed. I know what it’s like to have a “go-for-it” kid. At daycare, my daughter can earn plastic, foot-shaped charms by running laps around the yard. She proudly displays about three dozen of these feet on a chain around her neck. She’s certainly competitive, but I’m willing to admit she’s likely not “world-class athlete” material. And yet when she begins competing at increasingly higher levels, be it in cross country or softball or jazz band competitions, I’m glad to know she can look up to role models like Corbin when she needs a little extra assurance that it’s okay to let loose and “kick butt.” — Ben Montgomery, U Magazine Editor
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CON TR IBU TORS
ANNISSA ANDERSON, a freelance writer and public relations consultant, also studied culinary arts and worked as a pastry chef in another life. Though she’s lived in the Northwest for the past 20 years, she spent her childhood living abroad.
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 six year old daughter. Free time is spent in the woods with his family or working as a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team.
Writer and singer/songwriter LAUREL BRAUNS has been a regular contributor for The Bulletin, VisitBend.com and various other local publications. She is currently teaching guitar and exploring Bend’s legendary running trails. She performs music around town with her band, the Sweet Harlots.
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.
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 Sisters with his dog, Hank.
DEBBIE RENTON is having a midlife crisis. The children are grown, her metabolism is failing, and she talks to her dogs. She operates a flyfishing business with her husband, David, and sons, Dillon and Knut. In the off-season, she is a ski instructor at Mount Bachelor.
CHRISTOPHER L. INGERSOLL is an internationally published writer and photographer working for The Bulletin. He began his career as a photojournalist in the U.S. Air Force, taking photos in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. He now spends his free time with his wife and six children doing whatever seems like it would be fun at the time.
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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Bend native Linsey Corbin is making her mark in the grueling world of Ironman Triathlons. by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects Linsey Corbin’s athletic career started the way many begin in Central Oregon — accidentally, simply compelled to move and play in the pristine beauty that surrounds us in the mountains, along forest trails and on the slopes. As a part of the Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), Corbin ski raced during junior high and early high school, attending Cascade Middle School and then Mountain View High School, both in Bend. “I was good at [skiing] but got burnt out standing in the freezing cold and
decided it just wasn’t for me,” she said. “But on the mountain, I discovered that I have a good set of lungs . . . a good engine under the hood.” Over the years, Corbin has fine-tuned that engine en route to becoming one of today’s top international competitors in Ironman Triathlons, a series of grueling longdistance races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). Corbin’s first Ironman triathlon victory took place in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 2010. More recently, she earned her first
Photos by Tom Robertson
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European triathlon victory, winning the women’s division at the Karnten Ironman in Klagenfurt, Austria, in July. An Ironman Triathlon involves swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, then running 26.2 miles — a full marathon distance. “I really never thought I’d be getting to do this . . . I definitely don’t have a normal job,” she laughed. “My husband’s friends ask him all the time, ‘Does your wife work?’ [and] really, it doesn’t seem like work to me. You know you found your dream job when it doesn’t feel like work.” Back in high school, Corbin’s “dream job” began with a
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valuable though unspectacular stint on the Mountain View High School cross country team. She trained under local coaches Dave Hood and Don Stern. “It was a really good experience for me and where I started to get my legs under me,” she said. “I was pretty good, but I was also on the lower end of the varsity team.” In a community where physical activity and accomplishment often come as second nature to most, Corbin remains modest about her early accomplishments. “I came from an athletically minded family,” she said. “My dad ran marathons. I would
ride my bike, but back then I never thought I’d accomplish something like this.” Then in 2003, everything started to change. After a stint at U.C. Davis, local girl Linsey Pickell transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula where she met her now husband of six years, Chris Corbin. “My parents took up biking after empty nest syndrome and invited me on a biking trip from Spokane to Seattle,” Corbin said. “She didn’t even have a bike,” said Betty Pickell, Linsey’s mom. “She had to borrow Chris’,” who was gone in Alaska for the summer.
“I’d never really ridden a bike besides around town, [and] that trip had five or six different mountain passes,” Corbin said, “But I ended up really loving it . . . I felt really accomplished when I got to the top of each hill.” She continued to broaden her athletic ability by tackling arguably the hardest discipline for the triathlete: swimming. “I didn’t learn to swim until that summer of 2003,” she said. “I have a lot of strength in my legs — I attest that to ski racing — but I don’t have a swimming background at all.” That year, she also started entering triathlons recreationally, something her
father, a recreational triathlete himself, set as an example for her during her childhood. “Being active was always a part of our lives . . . Linsey was on her first pair of skis when she was 3½,” Betty Pickell said. “One of the reasons we moved our family to Bend was so that we had the ability to ski closer to home.” It’s this lifelong integration of athleticism into her life that has kept her so humble and grounded in her accomplishments. “She was always a go-for-it kid,” her mother said. “When she was a kid, what she was going to do was never clearly definied, but no one was going to talk her out of what she decided to do . . . She was just 100 percent into whatever it was she was going to be.” Corbin continues to make her dreams come true, this
summer earning her second career Ironman championship in Austria. “It’s always been a big dream of mine to race in Europe,” she said. “It’s a well-known fact that the European courses are really beautiful.” “It’s like Montana — the open sky, the mountains, small towns with green grass and trees,” she added, giving a nod to her current home state. But Corbin’s motivation for competing in the picturesque
forests and rolling hills of southern Austria goes much deeper than the scenery. “My grandpa was raised in Vienna,” she said. “He passed away a year ago, so this trip was a lot about him too.” Her emotions surged for many reasons during this trip, her first to Europe. “I didn’t travel much growing up, so it’s amazing to get to compete in all of these places all over the world,” she said. Except Corbin doesn’t just
compete around the world; she wins. “Winning was pretty awesome,” she said. “You go over there and say you’re going to perform well. You say it all the time, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Those days don’t come often. You have to savor them.” While Corbin admits to having accomplished so much, she remains grateful and awed by the life she leads. “She’s always trying to give back,” Betty Pickell said. Corbin regularly speaks at schools and for organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. “I think it’s important for women, and girls especially, to learn to have confidence in themselves,” Corbin said. “I want to teach them you can go out there and kick butt.”
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WELCOME HOME
Design your own seating in 5 easy steps STEP 1. Selecting your seat depth.
Remember the story of Goldy Locks and the Three Bears? Well, you can have a Momma Bear chair and a Papa Bear chair. Having the proper seating depth makes a world of difference in your comfort as well as the longevity in your piece. While we all love to get new furniture, actually selecting and customizing pieces isn’t for everyone. Furniture collections have opened the door to endless possibilities when it comes to the design of your piece. You can have the same sofa as your neighbor, in a different fabric and different arm, and no one would ever know it is the same sofa. We are proud to be showcasing the Taylor King collection in our showroom. With a broad range of fashion forward styles, fabrics and finishes, we are able to design pieces that fit your home and your style. Many collections have options to customize down to the smallest detail. This is especially important when you are working with a room that already has a set style. Those little options, like adding nail heads, can make a huge difference in your piece and in your room. Taylor King specializes in collections that allow you to design every aspect to your piece.
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seating but not look over crowded? This step can be the most difficult step. Between furniture layout programs and/or actually taping out your space, we are able to help you visualize new item
STEP 5. Selecting your base. We
are big fans of coordinating styles but not necessarily matching styles. A flat skirt on a sofa pairs nicely with shapely wood leg chair. If you have a rug that is your focal point, a tailored bottom with a tapered leg keeps it simple and clean.
STEP 2. Selecting your back cush-
ion style. ‘This one sits too soft. And this one is too firm.’ The style or shape of your back cushion is not only important to the design but establishes how you sit in your piece. A more tailored cushion will make you sit more up right and require much less fluffing. A soft rounded cushion will give you a relaxed fit and a design that will allow you to sink into it.
STEP 4. Selecting your arm style.
Yes the arm is part of your design. It also has function. Sit in the corner of your sofa and see if you slouch or have to work to hold up your magazine. Can you lie down and take a nap without feeling crunched between two higher arms? What do you need the arm to do? There is a style that will fit your needs.
A daily rule in design is to always be searching for what inspires you. When you are able to take your inspiration and make it a part of your home, the reward is grand. With new styles arriving and fabrics to ooh and aah over, we are confident there is something just right for you. Visit our showroom or call to schedule an appointment.
STEP 3.
Selecting your pieces. There are no two homes alike in furniture planning. A very important step in selecting your pieces is scale. Can your room handle a large oversized sofa? Or would two condo sofas work better? Do you really have enough room for a sectional? How do you gain the most
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What We’re Reading
by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Brief reviews of recent selections made by Central Oregon book clubs.
Book clubs often choose lighter reads for their busy summers, but not Central Oregon readers. Politics, Pulitzer and military interests surrounded the choices book groups read this summer. Here are some excellent books to add to your list for the fall:
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford Sunriver Book Club
Central Oregon readers embrace debut novels, especially when the story takes place in the Pacific Northwest. Henry Lee is a Chinese-American living in Seattle in 1986. Some of his family’s belongings were left behind during the internment of Japanese immigrants during WWII are found in the basement of the old Panama Hotel, and Henry is notified. This begins a journey back to the 1940s, the internment, the hysteria of war, the discrimination, a father-son conflict, and a school friend named Keiko. This book group thought the book adeptly explained this “shameful episode in American history.” The Panama Hotel was saved from destruction by Jan Johnson, who relentlessly worked to preserve the spirit and historical value of the place. There is a display in the tearoom of the hotel showing some of the suitcases left by the Japanese who were interned in a camp in Idaho, and this group plans to visit the hotel on their next trip to Seattle.
“Pale King” by David Foster Wallace Paulina Springs Book Group
This book group has great Pulitzer plans. After reading this Pulitzer finalist, they plan to read two other Pulitzer finalists: “Swamplandia!” by Karen Russsell and
“Train Dreams” by Denis Johnson. “After we have read all three Pulitzer finalists, we are going to hold our own Pulitzer vote,” explained one member. So far, they found “Pale King” to be an ambitious read for a book group with its 549 pages of text and erudite style, but agreed Wallace was a brilliant writer. While each chapter almost stands alone, much of the book relates to his employment with the Internal Revenue Service in Peoria, Illinois in 1985. Unfortunately, Wallace committed suicide, and the book was finished by his friend and editor, Michael Pietsch. This book group recommends reading the five pages of the editor’s notes at the beginning in order to have a sense of Wallace’s original manuscript and its subsequent publishing. The manuscript was not finished by the author but, as the New York Times pointed out, neither was Canterbury Tales, and the Times reviewer called “Pale King” “the best novel of 2011.” We’ll look forward to this book group’s reporting on the other two finalists, as well as their vote.
“Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power” by Rachel Maddow Redmond Couples Book Group
The book charts America’s dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war while strangely remaining at peace as a nation. “This was one of our best discussions,” explained one book group member. They discussed the possibility that our presidents may have a power equal to kings when
it comes to sending our soldiers into a war without a discussion through Congress. They realized there were at least 10 diversely differing thoughts about this subject. The book is not a military bashing tomb, but an intelligently written argument that incorporates interesting facts and even some witty comments.
“In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson Book n’ Babes
This is an intriguing look into the early years of Hitler’s reign. In 1933, William E. Dodd, an unassuming professor, was appointed as America’s first ambassador to this newly forming government in Germany. Dodd was not part of an exclusive and wealthy club of insiders who were appointed to this type of post, and he was frugal, something that always went against the grain of his peers. He moved his family to Berlin, including his beautiful and promiscuous daughter, Martha. The glamorous and opulent parties mesmerized Martha, and she went from affair to affair within Hitler’s burgeoning regime. Following one murderous night that would become known as the “Night of Long Knives,” Martha began to realize the real intent of Hitler. Many members of this book group had read other books from that era of history; they felt this book presented a different perspective which included aspects of that time which they were unaware of. “It also brought to light some of the attitudes and politics in our own country that we don’t often hear about,” said one member.
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Underground
Local “zinesters” inc lude (above, left to right) Heather Kennedy, Rachel Lee Carmen and Laura Walker.
Expression Three Bend women embrace zines as artistic forms of expression. by Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin Special Projects
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The do-it-yourself movement is big in the high desert. Around every corner, another neighbor is building a chicken coop, brewing their own beer, or bringing by the surplus from their successful short-season harvests. But for some Central Oregonians, the DIY ethic is not just about being self-sufficient; it’s about freedom of expression. Laura Walker, Rachel Lee-Carmen and Heather Kennedy dedicate countless hours towards the production and distribution zines, small photocopied booklets that they mail away to friends and fans as far away as the U.K. and New Zealand. These self-published booklets never see the eyes of an editor or get influenced by the wishes of a paying advertiser. While starting a blog, and self-publishing on the Internet, is accomplished in a couple of clicks, these women instead choose to work with their hands: typing on old-fashion typewriters, drawing pictures, and cutting and pasting things from magazines to create original amalgamations that speak to their
love of the handcrafted and the belief that the mainstream media fails to honor honest self-expression. “Using tangible materials is much more therapeutic than typing something on the computer,” Kennedy said. “I think it’s the purest art form.” It could be argued that zines have been around since Thomas Paine originally wrote and distributed “Common Sense,” a self-published manuscript that helped unite the colonists in insurgence against the British. But zines in their post-modern form are more readily traced to the 80s punk movement and the Pacific Northwest grunge scene of the 90s. While these three Bend women are not inciting a revolution anytime soon, they share an appreciation for the anarchistic element to their work. “When you seen an advertisement, you know the writing will be skewed or have to have an angle,” Lee-Carmen said. “It’s the same reason I listen to OBP. [If it has advertisements] you can’t fully trust that the writing is real.” Lee-Carmen also publishes a blog, but prefers making zines because they feel “more like a real expression,” she said. “… A complete process.” Most zines are not designed on the computer; the layout is non-traditional in the sense that a single page could contain off-kilter text, hand drawings, pasted magazine images, and piece of string for texture and color. In Walker’s case, some of her zines are held together with yarn, or decorated with lines she stitched on the cover with her sewing machine. In one zine called “Spring Bust,” she even glues the string from an old tea bag onto a page that describes some personal details from her day such as dropping her dog at day care and drinking six cups of tea. All three Bend zinesters share a fascination with the quirky details that make a person or place unique. Walker has received a bit of underground fame for her “Welcome to Bend” series, a group of magazines that serve as both an introduction to the city and an insight into all the little things Bend’s tourism bureau may hesitate to promote.
“Zines are about getting ou t whatever we have inside us as a way of shar ing. They reveal a deeper layer of ourselves through writing an d ar t.”
She tells the true story of the lady that got attacked by a llama, the man who tied balloons to a chair and floated away to Idaho, and finally, in two separate issues, she shares updates on Bend’s pregnant man. As these zines from Bend make their way around the world and enjoy a cult following, some interesting connections are made with fans and other zinesters. Kennedy spoke of the incredible friendships she has made through the people that found her zines on Etsy. “These guys hitch-hiked across the country to Bend,” she said. “My husband was a little sketched out about it, but it ended up being really fun and I took them to the Lava Caves and the Funny Farm.” Walker made a strong connection
with Ryan Homsley, a Multnomah County prisoner, after he found her “Welcome to Bend” zine. Homsley and Walker began a correspondence that eventually led to “Cloud Factory,” a series of zines that detail their friendship, as well as showcasing Homsley’s essays and art. All three women are actively spreading the love for their craft through workshops on how to make your own zines. They have taught classes at the library, public and private schools, summer camps, and at the Nature of Words. Here in town, you can get your hands on some copies of their zines at Dudley’s BookShop Cafe, Between the Covers Bookstore, and the Horned Hand, or online through Etsy.com, microcosmpublishing. com, and sweetcandydistro.weebly.com. While zines do tend to be read and collected by those with a philosophical or literary bent, anyone with an open mind might enjoy a peak into another person’s uncensored thoughts and feelings. These women may all have their own cult following, but for them, it is not about popularity, fame or money. Zines are a medium where self-expression is most sacred. “Zines are about getting out whatever we have inside us as a way of sharing,” LeeCarmen said. “They reveal a deeper layer of ourselves through writing and art.”
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CARING FOR OTHERS
RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR OUTSIDE HELP IN CAREGIVING Caregivers caring for a loved one often don’t recognize when they are in over their heads and often find themselves at a breaking point. After a prolonged period of time, caregiving can become too difficult to endure any longer. Short-term, the caregiver can handle it. Long-term, help is needed. Outside help at this point is needed. A typical pattern with an overloaded caregiver and/or family member may unfold as follows: 1 TO 18 MONTHS – the caregiver is confident, has everything under control and is coping well. Other family members and friends are lending support. 20 TO 36 MONTHS – the caregiver may be taking medication to sleep and control mood swings. Outside help dwindles away and except for trips to the store or doctor, the caregiver has severed most social contacts. Often, the caregiver feels alone and helpless. 38 TO 50 MONTHS – the caregiver’s physical health is beginning to deteriorate, often requiring tranquilizers or antidepressants. Lack of focus and sheer fatigue cloud judgment and the caregiver is often unable to make rational decisions or ask for help.
It is often at this stage that family or friends intervene and find other solutions for care. This may include respite care, hiring outside caregivers or putting the loved one in a care facility. Without intervention, the caregiver may become a candidate for long term care as well. Caregivers often feel even more stress during the holiday season with planning, shopping and participating in holiday activities. This is a perfect time for family and friends to step up and provide some respite time and caregiving help. Whether it is provided personally or arranged as a gift of services to be provided by a professional in-home care agency, it is a welcome gift.
AN ARTICLE IN “TODAY’S CAREGIVER” STATES:
“Nearly one in four caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Nancy Webre, BS, MS CEO/Owner, Geriatric Care Manager
and other dementias provide 40 hours a week or more of care. Seventy-one percent sustain this commitment for more than a year, and 32 percent do so for five years or more. One of the best gifts you can give someone caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s is something that relieves the stress or provides a bit of respite for the caregiver. The gift of time: Cost effective and truly meaningful gifts are self-made coupons for cleaning the house, preparing a meal, mowing the lawn or providing yard work, respite times that allow the primary caregiver time off to focus on what he/she needs.” It is also important to note that hiring professional care provider services can provide valuable ongoing support to an overloaded caregiver. If you are the one providing daily care for a loved one, you owe it to yourself to seek help. Take care of yourself and your needs both mentally and physically. Seek out professional help that will ease your burden and look for community service organizations that offer respite help. The National Care Planning Council’s website www.longtermcarelink.net contains hundreds of articles with tips and advice for caregivers and their families.
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It may be time to consider hiring an in-home care agency to provide services in the home. Evergreen InHome Care Services has been locally owned and operated by Nancy Webre for the past 30 years. Nancy holds her Master’s degree in Gerontology and is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager. Evergreen caregivers can assist with everyday tasks that allow clients to live independently whether it is a few hours a day or 24 hours a day. A full time registered nurse provides supervision to over sixty-five caregivers that comprise the care team at Evergreen. Nancy and her dedicated staff work closely with families and related community resources to meet each individual’s care needs. If you or a loved one are considering hiring outside help to assist with in-home care needs contact Nancy to set up a no-cost care consultation.
by Annissa Anderson, for The Bulletin Special Projects Photos by Nicole Werner Fresh and spicy, salsa is a tremendously versatile condiment that can be made in a traditional fashion — with tomatoes and onions — or with more unlikely ingredients like peach, mango or corn. Creating homemade salsas with seasonal ingredients is a perfect way to add fresh, bold flavors to a whole range of dishes including tacos and other Mexican foods, as well as grilled meat,
pork, poultry and fish. The Spanish word for “sauce,” salsa takes on many forms. Some salsas are a smooth puree, while others are a chunky relish. Ingredients can be raw or cooked, depending on the texture and potency desired. Salsas that depend more heavily on fresh or dried chiles for their flavor often require roasting or scorching some ingredients to bring out their flavor.
Before the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the indigenous people made salsas using a mortar-and-pestle method to pound chiles and other ingredients like tomatoes and wild herbs into a paste. Their term for the mixture was molli. As Spanish colonization brought new foods like limes, garlic, cilantro and cumin, Mexican salsas evolved into versions that we are more familiar with today. In the United States, the most U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2012 | 13
recognizable salsa is pico de gallo, a mixture of chopped tomatoes and onions seasoned with chiles, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Canned and jarred versions sold in grocery stores usually include a tomato puree-thickened version with a range of added flavors, including garlic, black beans, corn and mangos. Green salsa (salsa verde), typically based on tomatillos, green chiles and cilantro, is also handily available. Homemade salsas capitalize on ingredients
Peach-Pear Salsa (Makes 2 ½ cups)
Fresh fruit salsas, like this one using fresh peach and pear, liven up grilled pork or poultry without adding many additional calories. This recipe can be made up to two hours in advance.
Ingredients:
2 firm-ripe peaches, peeled and cut into half-inch dice 1 firm-ripe pear, peeled and cut into half-inch dice 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into half-inch dice 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Method:
Mix all ingredients gently in a medium-sized bowl. Set out at room temperature for up to 2 hours before serving, for flavors to blend.
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of ingredients, if prepared and combined in different ways, can produce widely different results. Tomatoes, for example, can be diced fresh, roasted or blistered, rendering a flavor that varies from acidic to sweet. Hot salsas often get much of their flavors and textures from pureed chiles, while milder salsas rely on just a tablespoon or less of finely diced chiles. Any salsa recipe can be altered to suit different tastes for heat. To minimize the heat of chiles, make sure to cut out its
As with most things culinary, the rules for what goes into a salsa — and what it is served with — have been wiped off the map. that are available locally, and seasonally, especially when they are found in abundance. Late-summer tomatoes fresh off the vine make the tastiest salsa, as do sun-ripened peaches and pears. As with most things culinary, the rules for what goes into a salsa — and what it is served with — have been wiped off the map. Fresh mango salsa seasoned with cinnamon and allspice makes a perfect accompaniment for grilled pork, while chopped apples and hazelnuts pair well with roasted halibut. And why limit snacking with salsa to tortilla chips? It tastes just as good — or better — on pita chips, sweet potato chips and bruschetta. And as proven by the thousands of salsa recipes available, even the same list
seeds and ribs, where the heatproducing compound capsaicin is concentrated. If using a dried chile, the seeds and ribs can also be easily removed after the pepper has been soaked in hot water to soften. Remember to never touch your eyes after handling chile peppers without first washing your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. If you feel you have mastered your favorite version of fresh salsa, why not try another? Find new recipes or make your own using different varieties of dried and fresh chiles, adding ingredients like avocado and cucumber, and trying new techniques for deepening, or mellowing, the flavor of your salsa. You will likely encounter a new favorite fresh and spicy concoction.
Fresh Tomato and Olive Salsa (Makes about 2 cups)
With its base of fresh tomatoes, this salsa is similar to a typical pico de gallo, but with a briny difference — the addition of green olives, pickled jalapeños and capers. Serve over grilled chicken or fish, or drop by the spoonful over bruschetta.
Ingredients:
1 pound ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped pitted green olives 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeños, plus 1½ teaspoons liquid from jar 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed 1½ teaspoons ketchup 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ small white onion, minced
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Nonprofit Spotlight
STABILITY IN
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by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects It was a cold winter afternoon when a LOFT (Living Options for Teens) employee saw a young man standing by himself near Lava Lanes in Bend. The employee stopped and asked the youth if he needed help. Turns out the teen, who was 16 at the time, needed a lot of help. “What we found out was that this young man’s mom had come to Bend seeking psychiatric services” remembered Pat Gundy, program manager at The LOFT. “She ended up being hospitalized for pervasive mental illness, so we had a 16 | Autumn 2012 | U MAGAZINE
16-year-old kid here who had nothing.” The LOFT, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is the only homeless shelter for youths in Central Oregon. It has the capacity to serve 12 male and female youth ages 16 to 20. During an assessment, the staff learned that the young man, Nick, hadn’t been to school regularly for a number of years and had some special needs, but wanted to complete his high school education. While he lived at The LOFT, he attended school and graduated from Summit High School after which he entered the Job Corps program in Troutdale. There
Program manager Pat Gundy
he completed a culinary program and, at 19, is now seeking his first job. Nick’s story is just one of the many success stories at The LOFT, which partners with other social service agencies and law enforcement agencies to keep the growing
number of homeless and runaway youths safe. Young runaway and homeless girls and boys are the most vulnerable to those seeking to profit from sexual exploitation. We would all like to think the sex trade industry doesn’t exist in Central Oregon, but it does. “A young person who runs away from home is likely to be contacted by someone with bad intentions within the first 24 to 48 hours of being on the street,” said Gundy. That’s why a program like The LOFT is so important to provide caring adult support and supervision. Youths can live at The LOFT for 21 months, but they have to follow the rules. Gundy said the staff is
strict with the kids and provides a lot of structure that they are not used to. There is a curfew, drug testing, a requirement to volunteer in the community and either attend school or seek employment. The youth also receive intensive individualized services based on their needs. Youth with jobs are required
to put 75 percent of their income into a trust account for them to use when they transition out of The LOFT. Eight of the 12 youth presently living at The LOFT have “self investment” accounts. The youths reside at The LOFT voluntarily. “A parent can’t put a kid here. The kid has to want to be here. If they want to run we just say, ‘Can you talk to me for five seconds? I just want to make sure you have some place safe to go tonight. I’d love it if you’d call me next week and tell me you’re okay,’” said Mel Parker the operations manager at The LOFT. The situations of the teens who end up at The LOFT vary widely, but the common factor is that they are living in an environment in which they are not getting their basic needs met. If you would like more information about The LOFT or want to donate call 541-3183436.
Last year, The LOFT: • Provided 4,089 nights of emergency shelter • Received 6,593 hotline calls from youths and their families • Sheltered 27 youths
Troubled youths • Average age of a runaway is 15 • 53 percent are female, 46 percent are male, one percent are transgendered • 63 percent of runaway and homeless youth are never reported missing or sought after by their parents or guardians • 12-17 year olds are at more risk of homelessness than adults • One in eight youth under the age of 18 become homeless and in need of services • 80 percent of youth report suffering abuse at the hands of an adult U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2012 | 17
TO YOUR HEALTH
The straight talk on Prostate Cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. Many men with prostate cancer are more likely to die with prostate cancer than to die of it. However, it still remains the second leading cause of cancer death for men. Most prostate cancer grows slowly and initially stays within the prostate gland, but it can spread to local lymph nodes, bones or more distant areas. Some rare types of prostate cancer are more aggressive and can spread more quickly. Men whose prostate cancer is detected early, before it has spread, have a better chance of successful treatment. A simple blood test and digital rectal exam can help determine if a man may have
A simple blood test and digital rectal exam can help determine if a man may have prostate cancer. prostate cancer. Recently, multiple medical associations and government task forces have issued recommendations regarding prostate cancer screening. These range from suggesting absolutely no screening to offering annual
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Running the Paths Less
TRAVELED Central Oregon runners appreciate trail running for the variety, the views and the extra workout. by Christopher L. Ingersoll, The Bulletin Special Projects The ways we enjoy nature are as diverse as the Central Oregon landscape, but for many, it’s all about running the trails. With hundreds of miles of trails criss-crossing throughout Central Oregon — through communities, forests, deserts, along rivers — runners can (and often do) opt for surfaces softer, curvier and much less traveled than concrete and asphalt. For many, running the trail has become an important part of their daily lives. “I couldn’t imagine running on
the road every day,” said Kathy Harshburger, an avid runner in the Bend area. “It would just be too boring.” Leslie Cogswell, another avid trail runner in the Bend area, agreed with that sentiment. “My day is not complete without [trail running],” she said. “There is almost a spiritual element to running. There is something about the rhythm, where my mind is free to roam. “Whatever is going on in my life at the time becomes enhanced, more clear while on a run. Many problems get worked out, and I have many ‘derr!’ moments.” From a woman’s perspective,
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Upcoming Runs Moore Mountain Trail Run Sunday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m., Klamath Falls
The Moore Mountain Runs (MMR) are Klamath County’s premiere trail running event and boasts one of the best halfmarathon trail courses in the Pacific Northwest. Over 80% of the courses are on high quality single track and includes sweeping views of Upper Klamath Lake and Mt. Shasta. The 5k is fun and technically challenging with minimal elevation gain.
High Alpine Half
Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 a.m., Mt. Bachelor Course will share trails on the Flagline 50k course. It will start and Finish at the Mt Bachelor Nordic center and from there head over to Dutchman Snow Park. From Dutchman it will head over to the back section of the 50k course — a scenic section. The path will be mostly singletrack with a little bit of dirt road.
Flagline 50K
Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 a.m., Mt. Bachelor The date for the Flagline 50K and trail fest has been set for 2012. For 2012 the race will be part of the Oregon Trail Ultramarathon Series.
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Sunday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m., Corvallis Every year the FootZone team members makes a pilgrimage to Corvallis for this great 15K trail run. Course details: Single track trails and logging roads in OSU’s McDonald Forest. This challenging course has 1,450 ft of elevation gain (for the 15K) with scenic views on a sunny day, otherwise, plenty of mud!
Happy Dirty Girls Half Marathon Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m., Sisters
The Happy Dirty Girl is an express trail half and 5K onroad run for women runners of all abilities. This event is also designed to encourage interest in trail running among women. This run takes women through mainly single-track dirt trails and rolling hills and forest areas outside Sisters. This is the “dirty” version of our extremely popular Happy Girls Run that is produced in the spring in Bend with a finish line festival that will see everyone making merry. Bring your daughter, sister, aunt, mom or best friend and make it a fabulous fall weekend in Sisters. The Half is limited to 250 racers so sign up early! 20 | Autumn 2012 | U MAGAZINE
“There is almost a spiritual element to running. There is something about the rhythm, where my mind is free to roam.”
Cogswell said there is a freedom to running. “There is a feeling of being a bit gnarly and strong,” she said. Teague Hatfield, owner of FootZone in downtown Bend and a running shoe expert, agreed with Kathy and Leslie. “Trail running allows you to get outside and be isolated,” he said. “There aren’t any cars and [there are] only a few people, so you can get out there and lose your head a bit.” “The best trail run is one where you don’t see anyone,” said a passerby as he left the store, and Hatfield agreed this feeling resonates with trail runners in a deep way. But the mental component isn’t the only unique aspect of trail running. Physically, it creates a different set of challenges for the body to
overcome. “There is a saying that trail running requires 10 percent more energy than street running, and while I don’t know where that number comes from, it does require more energy and coordination as you go over hills, obstacles, twists and turns,” Hatfield said. “Even the ground is less smooth and consistent.” With the increase in strain on the body and the remoteness of the location, runners should also take some precautions in terms of what sort of gear to bring. Hydration in the hot, dry climate of Central Oregon is always important when exercising, so having a handheld water bottle or CamelBak is handy. Teague also suggested carrying a cell phone and some first-aid supplies.
“While it is nice to get away from people and out into nature, if you injure yourself while you are running, you may find that you are a long way from help,” Hatfield said. “It’s important to remember that while it may not have taken you a long time to get deep into the trails, it may take help a long time to get out to you.” In regards to gear, Cogswell said the beauty of running is that it doesn’t take much. “A good pair of running shoes and, if one is going for a longer run, add water,” she said. Hatfield warns that runners — street and trail runners alike — should never underestimate the value of a good pair of running shoes. “You don’t necessarily need specific trail-running shoes,” he said. “Trail shoes can give
you a bit more traction and can make your foot feel more grounded on uneven terrain, but the point is to have a pair of shoes that fit you properly.” Trail running not only requires little gear to get started, Hatfield says that anyone can do it, from the beginner to the advanced runner. “Most of the events here are open for anyone and have all types of runners in them,” he said. “But you don’t have to run in an event to get started; you can pick any of the easier trails, like the Old Mill District run around the river, and go at your own pace.” The hundreds of miles of Central Oregon trails are as diverse as Central Oregon’s people. Throw on some shoes, take in the landscape, and find out if trail running works for you.
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Menopause on
our Minds
“There is no more creative force in the world than the menopausal woman with zest.” -Margaret Mead by Debbie Renton, for The Bulletin Special Projects Our grandmothers and mothers rarely discussed “The Change” in public. In their world, it was considered taboo to discuss menopause, even with their physicians. They would often make excuses for their mood swings and hot flashes, asking family members if “someone turned up the heat.” Today’s generation of women have menopause on their minds and they’re not afraid to discuss this stage of life. Fortunately for them, the medical community has also caught on. According to Dr. Evelyn Brust of Westside Family Clinic, the mindset began to change when medical experts noticed an excelled aging process in women following menopause. They started to question why incidents of heart disease and osteoporosis were so high in women in their 50s and beyond. They zeroed in on the role of estrogen and hormonal balance. “Women are benefiting from the science of anti-aging that says estrogen plays a part in bone density,” said Brust, an expert in metabolic balance and biodentical hormones. Menopause doesn’t happen overnight; it is actually a four-stage process that begins with what’s referred to as premenopause, considered by some experts to be the entire reproductive period up to our final menstrual cycle. The next stage is known as perimenopause. The average age for perimenopause is about 47. This is the period during which a woman begins to experience erratic menstrual cycles as well as hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness and trouble sleeping. A woman has reached menopause
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when she has been completely free of periods for one year. From this moment on, a woman is considered to be postmenopausal. Hormone therapies are most commonly used to combat signs and symptoms of perimenopause. Menopausal hormone therapy (formerly known as hormone replacement therapy) involves taking synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) highly recommends that women take the lowest dose for their symptoms for the shortest time needed. Use of menopausal hormone therapy has been shown to increase the chance of heart attack, breast cancer and stroke. Some women and doctors choose bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT), which NAMS defines as “man-made hormones that are the same as the hormones the body makes.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tested and approved some of these BHT products, including the Vivelle-Dot patch, which delivers a flow of estradiol, a form of estrogen bioidentical to the body. The most controversial forms of bioidentical hormone therapies are those that are known as “compounded.” Sometimes referred to as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), these are custom-made by a pharmacist based on a doctor’s prescription. According to the NAMS, they are experimental and not covered by many insurance and prescription programs. Over-the-counter treatments also are available. Poise produces a line of gels
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and towelettes for hot flashes as well as lubricants made with glycerin and parabens. Estroven is the most common overthe-counter product used for hot flashes, using the root black cohosh and soy isoflavones as its main ingredients. Women can prepare for menopause by paying attention to their bodies, says Brust. This includes starting a wellness journal in our early 40s and charting their menstrual cycles, including any signs of perimenopause. Women who go through perimenopause and menopause without side effects usually have genes to thank. Aside from these genes, women can make lifestyle changes that should help us cope with symptoms. This is the time, according to Brust, to stop smoking, lose that extra weight and develop a routine of wellness. “In some cases, women are not going to get better without dealing with their hormones,” she says. “In other cases, what gets women to harmonize better is doing the things you have to do anyway … exercising, eating well and eliminating bad habits.” While it may be true that today’s woman is more vocal when it comes to this stage in her life, menopause is still personal. It’s important that the choices she makes — the medications she chooses to take (or not to take) — are done so with her physician. “A lot of women want the confidentially of their doctor,” says Brust. “Share with your girlfriends. But get your own personal treatment.”
Hot flashes (sometimes called a hot flush): Women should avoid certain triggers that may cause hot flashes. These include spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, stress, cigarette smoke, tight clothing and hot places. Dress in light layers, and consider running a fan at night to help with night sweats. Deep breathing when a hot flash starts also can be effective.
Vaginal dryness
Over-the-counter moisturizers and nonestrogen vaginal lubricants are readily available. These products can help women remain sexually active as well.
Sleeping issues
Stay physically active, but not too close to bed time. As with hot flashes, it’s best to avoid caffeine and alcohol, especially toward the end of the day. Avoid napping during the day, and set up a sleeping routine that has you getting up and going to bed at the same time, in a bedroom that is dark, quiet and cool.
Mood swings
Physical activity and efficient sleep are most effective. Women can also try certain stress reduction techniques such as yoga and meditation. Finally, learn to say “no,” instead finding positive and fun hobbies. RESOURCES: North American Menopause Society, www.menopause.org US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, www.womenshealth.gov
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You’ve got plenty of work to do, but you don’t want to neglect play time. Simplify your schedule with work-to-play clothing that will keep you cozy and looking stylish. Start with these steps for a versitile wardrobe: Establish your base:
Invest in a few key pieces on which you will build your seasonal wardrobe and take you from autumn to spring for years to come. This item is the pièce de résistance of your outfit.
Simple Suede Belt by Eileen Fisher:
This wrap-around belt will fit just right every single time. $40
Gather a few basics:
The basics are your everyday, go-to pieces. They are your simple slacks, skirts, layering tees and jeans, and they pair well with just about anything.
The icing on the cake:
Belts, scarves and shoes are the finishing touches and add personality to your wardrobe. They can also change the entire aesthetic of an outfit.
We Mean Business:
During the day, you’ll be at the top of your game when you feel comfortable and well put together.
Washable Stretch Crepe Skirt by Eileen Fisher:
Clean lines with a slight stretch for comfort will make this piece the unsung hero of your closet. $158. Items courtesy of Macy’s in the Bend River Promenade
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Edeena III Sport Suede Shoes by Ralph Lauren
This timeless penny-loafer style shoe is comfortable enough to wear into the late hours of the night. $89.
The Game Changers:
The little details can make all the difference. These items were responsible for making big changes to the outfits:
Whisper Silk Scarf: $98
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The simple change from a skirt to slacks and a chunkier belt create a bold statement for the evening.
Organic Cotton Stretch Jersey Tee: $78 Obi Leather Belt: $128
Suede Foldover Clutch by Eileen Fisher:
With clean lines and simple shape, this clutch will be next to you each night you go out. $100.
Washable Stretch Crepe Slacks by Eileen Fisher: Made from the same fabric as the aforementioned skirt, these pants will keep the chill off your legs. $168.
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Organic Soft Stretch Denim by Eileen Fisher: Amazingly soft, these jeans are perfect for a weekend getaway. $158
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Karin Hilgersom (left) and Becky Johnson
Flying High in Education Becky Johnson and Karin Hilgersom are doing their part to drive higher education forward in Central Oregon. by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Nicole Werner 26 | Autumn 2012 | U MAGAZINE
Higher education in Central Oregon has been a hot-button issue since Oregon State University added a Bend-based branch campus in 2001. Located on the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) campus, OSUCascades has upped the choices for graduating seniors from Associate-level classes to complete Bachelor’s Degree offerings. As the oldest two-year college in Oregon, COCC keeps expanding to meet the postsecondary educational needs of Central Oregonians. Meanwhile, OSU-Cascades is moving toward becoming a full, four-year university with more than 3,000 students. Helping lead the charge of shaping higher education in Central Oregon are Dr. Becky Johnson, vice president of OSU-Cascades, and Dr. Karin Hilgersom, vice-president for instruction (VPI) at COCC.
Path to a Career in Education
“Find your passion, hone your talent and share your calling with others seeking an education,” Hilgersom said. These words not only relay advice to future educators, but also paint a picture of the road
current educators have taken. Hilgersom’s love affair with learning began at California State University, Stanislaus, when she realized she had a passion for communication studies. After obtaining her Ph.D. in educational policy and management from the University of Oregon, she started her career on the other side of the desk at Spokane Community College and Gonzaga University. Moving up the ladder to a VPI role at Walla Walla Community College, she decided to move to Central Oregon. “I was looking for a lateral VPI move to a college with an organizational structure that would assist in my growth as a leader of community colleges,” Hilgersom said. “My husband had visited Bend and really enjoyed Central Oregon in general.” Johnson’s path toward a career in education began with a PhD in agricultural economics from Michigan State University. A desire to teach and research lead her to take a job in OSU’s College of Forestry. After 20-plus years at OSU, Johnson was asked to serve as the vice provost for academic affairs and international programs, first as an interim, and then full time.
“I was asked to take the CEO position on an interim basis for six months in 2009,” Johnson said. “After a few months, I realized that I really liked the challenge of the job and the support of the community, so I decided to stay on permanently.”
Where We Are, Where We’re Headed
In the last decade, COCC has transformed itself into one of the top community colleges in the state. “We are now a comprehensive community college with a wide range of workforce programs and a solid and well respected university prep transfer curriculum,” Hilgersom said. “We are very proud of our wonderful new facilities, including a campus center, culinary institute, science building, and a health careers building.” OSU-Cascades currently serves as a branch campus that is growing rapidly to meet the post-secondary needs of graduating seniors. “The status as a branch campus of OSU allows our students to earn the exact same degree, with the same quality of professors, as their Corvallis counterparts, but in smaller
class sizes and in an incredible location,” Johnson said. At this year’s legislative session, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, along with state higher education chancellor George Pernsteiner, laid out an ambitious 40-40-20 plan. The pair wants to see 40 percent of the state’s adults with four-year college degrees, 40 percent with two-year degrees or the equivalent, and the remaining 20 percent with high school degrees. The mere declaration of such a feat both excites and worries educators throughout the state. “In 10 years,” Johnson said, “COCC will still be thriving while OSU-Cascades will be a four-year university with more than 3,000 students and will be an active partner with local businesses and organizations. “Many students will come from out of state or other countries, adding to the diversity and vibrancy of Central Oregon’s culture.” “There is a great interest in raising the bar when it comes to a highly educated citizenry prepared to meet the current challenges as well as those that will arise in a decade,” Hilgersom added. “Workforce programs will be held somewhat more accountable for responsible career placement
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“I want to see the full expansion of OSU-Cascades to a four-year university, which we hope will happen in 2015. The sky is the limit for OSU-Cascades, just like it is for Central Oregon in general.” and readiness. Transfer readiness and expectations of college graduates in general will continue to be raised.” The combined efforts of both schools — technical programs combined with bachelor and graduate programs — will contribute to the area’s diversity and the stability of its economy, Johnson said.
Influence on Higher Education
According to Johnson, the strong relationship she continues to build with area leaders helped to strengthen OSU-Cascades. “My position affords me the opportunity to meet with
business and community leaders throughout the region, letting them know about OSUCascades’ programs and vision for the future,” she said. “The relationships I’ve made in the community have been a huge source of support as we’ve fought off closure by the legislature, and now are expanding into a four-year campus.” Hilgersom’s influence at COCC runs closer to the students. “I’d like to think I can influence the student success agenda both at the community college and the Baccalaureate level,” she said. “I’ve definitely altered the organizational structure in instruction with the hope that student
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completion rates and success will improve.” Besides looking forward to experiencing all that Central Oregon has to offer, both women have high expectations for themselves and their respective institutions. “I want to see the full expansion of OSU-Cascades to a four-year university, which we hope will happen in 2015,” Johnson said. “The sky is the limit for OSU-Cascades, just like it is for Central Oregon in general.” Hilgersom looks forward to developing leadership and influenctiral roles thanks to area mentors. ”I’ve learned a great deal from two wonderful
presidents, Steve VanAusdale and Jim Middleton,” she said. “I also enjoy watching Becky Johnson at work. One day I hope to merge all the outstanding leadership qualities I’ve observed and serve as a community college president.” When asked for advice geared toward girls wanting to follow in their educationbased footsteps, both Johnson and Hilgersom offer it up enthusiastically. “If you have a passion for education, and pursue that passion into a career in education, you will have the greatest impact on future generations of any career choice,” Johnsons said.
At the Workplace
by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin
Innovate with Top Employees Today’s innovation is about the brain power of your workforce.
Changes in the economic environment have altered business fundamentals forever, and knowledge is the most important source of business value today. In this spirit, here is the first in a five-part series discussing the “Top Five Threats Facing Business Today.” What keeps you up at night, and what are companies that are surviving and thriving in today’s economy doing to stay ahead of competition? Part 1 discusses the first threat: the inability to innovate.
In what seemed like one of the most challenging times in recent history, the Great Recession left many companies adjusting to new business road blocks. Companies had to adapt and innovate — and do more with less — in order to be successful. And with a shortage of talent, employers were confronted by one of the top threats facing businesses today: the inability to innovate. According to an Aberdeen Group Study, 83 percent of companies surveyed said the No. 1 pressure felt in 2011 was having a shortage of talent. Without your top talent, how can you respond to changing business needs without the innovative thinking and strategic planning it takes to ensure your company’s longevity? One of the most apparent causes of this threat is turnover. Retaining top talent can be hindered by the lack of employee incentive plans and benefits, competitors stalking your top talent and an overworked core staff. It takes an average company 67 days to fill a high-skilled position. By the time you hire a candidate, you could be losing another, creating a revolving door
of turnover. And with a constant flow of employees, how can you rely on your staff to be innovative?
Incentive Plans
Implementing employee incentive plans is vital to employee retention. One thing every business leader needs to know is top talent will always have other opportunities. With today’s employment trends, workers are less loyal to particular companies. According to an Ouch Point survey from Opinion Research, 80 percent of currently employed respondents would consider leaving their current job if presented with other opportunities. In fact, 25 percent of those respondents said they have plans to leave their present employer once the job market stabilizes. The age bracket most likely to switch jobs is between ages 18 and 34. During the Great Recession, most companies were lucky to even keep employ-
ees on payroll. The first thing cut was incentive plans and benefits. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 22 percent of workers leave a job because of pay and benefits alone. And with other companies offering more competitive incentives, it will become even more difficult to retain the cream of the crop.
Talent Stalkers
Another aspect that is hindering retention is the fact other companies are pursuing your top talent. According to a Jobvite survey, 95 percent of companies plan to recruit through social media and, even more alarming, 66 percent of companies plan to recruit from competition. Cyber prowlers — recruiters headhunting through social networking sites — have changed the way companies obtain talent. Individuals not looking for employment are the number one target for cyber prowlers. They are well-versed U MAGAZINE | Autumn 2012 | 29
in the particular industry and bring other workforce knowledge to the table. Recruiting passive individuals is the primary strategy for contending against competition. According to Forbes, 74 percent of workers would consider leaving their employer if approached with another offer. Not only is your competition watching your corporate actions on social networks, they are also stalking your talent.
Overworked Staff
The final issue companies are facing with retention is an overworked staff. To combat the economic woes companies faced at the end of the past decade, employers were forced to lay off a large percentage of workers, leaving the remaining staff members with an increased workload. According to a Hiring Trends survey by Express Employment Professionals, 68 percent of business leaders reported higher workloads since the recession. To crawl out of such a crisis, there were certain necessary sacrifices employers and employees had to make. Now that the economy is improving, employees have newfound skills and experi-
ence other companies will be recruiting for. According to a Deloitte survey, 59 percent of your workforce feel more is demanded from them. Without a proper balance of work and free time, employees are inclined to seek further opportunities elsewhere. With the new economy comes a new game plan. Companies that are staying relevant see the importance of innovation. But more to the point, companies understand true innovative value is found in their employees. Jac Fitzenz, author of “ROI of Human Capital,” explained it by saying “…people are the only element with inherent power to generate value…all other variables offer nothing but inert potential.” The revolving door epidemic of turnover leaves employees out of the loop and unable to lead your business to new heights. Your company has an unlimited potential for success, but the connection between potential and actualization is found in your top talent. Not focusing on retention will only leave your company with an inability to innovate.
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. 30 | Autumn 2012 | U MAGAZINE
What to do... Family:
Sunday, Sept. 9 ANNUAL GREAT DRAKE PARK DUCK RACE: Event includes live music, food, activity booths and duck races; proceeds benefit local charities; free admission; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Drake Park, www.theduckrace.com. Saturday, Sept. 15 ROAD TO RECOVERY: A 5K run/walk, followed by live music; registration required; proceeds benefit National Alliance on Mental Illness; $20 or $30; 9 a.m.; OSUCascades Campus, 541-322-3100, www.namicentraloregon.org. BIG-RIG CELEBRATION: Children can watch and climb on big rigs and play in the sand with their own toy rigs; proceeds benefit Together for Children; $5 per child, first 100 free; parents free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Knife River Co., 64500 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 541-280-9686, www.togetherfor-children.org. Monday, Sept. 17 “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN”: A screening of the PG-rated comedy about a young scientist and experiments with reanimation; $9; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
Arts:
Sunday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 15 AUTHOR! AUTHOR!: Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “Five People You’ll Meet in Heaven” speaks; $20-$75; 6 p.m.; Bend High School, 541-312-1027, www. dplfoundation.org. Saturday, Sept. 15-16 SISTERS FALL STREET FESTIVAL: Arts and crafts fair with silent auction benefiting the Sisters High School art department; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; downtown Sisters; 541-420-0279 centraloregonshows@gmail.com.
UNDER PRESSURE: Watch artists use road equipment to make art prints; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Atelier 6000, 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, Suite 120, Bend; 541-330-8759 , www.atelier6000. com. Friday, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.
Music:
U Magazine’s selection of upcoming events to definitely include on your “must do” list. Gesme; featuring Dan Franklin Smith; free but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 541-3173941, www.cosymphony.com. Sunday, Oct. 21 REDMOND COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE: Marie-Josee Lord performs classical and popular music; $50 season ticket, $20 students, $105 family ticket; 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave.; 541-350-7222, www. redmondcca.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 11 HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS: The ‘80s rockers perform; $39 or $78 reserved, plus fees; 6:30 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 541-318-5457, www. bendconcerts.com.
Food & Drink:
Sept. 19 PICKIN’ AND PADDLIN’ MUSIC SERIES: Includes boat demonstrations in the Deschutes River and music by Americana act Polecat; proceeds benefit Bend Paddle Trail Alliance; free; 4-7 p.m. demonstrations, 7-10 p.m. music; Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend; 541-317-9407.
Wednesday, Sept. 26 FURBALL: Themed “Tux & Tails,” with food, music, dancing a silent auction and a raffle; registration requested; proceeds benefit Bend Spay & Neuter Project; $30; 6-9 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-617-1010, www. bendsnip.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 25 GEORGE WINSTON: The Grammy Award-winning pianist performs; $29; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 541-317-0700, www.towertheatre.org. Oct. 13,20 and Nov. 23-24 JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by trumpeter Jeremy Pelt; $49 plus fees in advance; 5 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436, www. oxfordhotelbend.com. Oct. 20-22 CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a fall concert, under the direction of Michael
SATURDAY, Sept. 22 MCMENAMINS OKTOBERFEST: Featuring food, beer and live music; free; 1 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 541-382-5174, www. mcmenamins.com.
Sunday, Nov. 11 EMPTY BOWLS: Eleventh annual event features gourmet soup and a selection of artisan bowls, with live music; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact; $25 or $15 children; 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; COCC, Campus Center, 541-280-0284, www. emptybowlsbend.org.
Just Unwind:
Saturday, Sept. 8 YOGIS UNITE!: An outdoor yoga event with classes, exhibitors, a raffle and more; registration requested; $25 for two days; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Drake Park, www. yogisunitebend.com.
Theatre:
Sept. 8-9, 13-16, 20-22 “RICHARD III”: Thoroughly Modern Productions and Stage Right Productions present Shakespeare’s play about the controversial English king; $18, $15 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-3129626, www.2ndstreettheater.com. Sept. 14-16, 19-22 “THE PRODUCERS”: Cat Call Productions presents the musical satire about two people who set out to produce the worst show in Broadway history; $30 or $35; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 541-317-0700, www. towertheatre.org. Thursday, Sept. 20 “INHERIT THE WIND”: Preview night of Innovation Theatre Works’ presentation of the fictionalized story of the Scopes Monkey Trial; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Innovation Theatre Works, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-504-6721, www.innovationtw.org. “WRONG WINDOW”: Preview night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s presentation of the comedy about a couple who think they have witnessed a murder through a window; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803, www. cascadestheatrical.org/. Nov. 1-4, 7-11, 14-18 “IT’S ONLY MONEY”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the musical comedy about mixing love and money; $24, $18 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803, www. cascadestheatrical.org/.
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