U Magazine - June 2011

Table of ContentsEditor’s Column .....................................................................................3Contributors ............................................................................................4

In the SpotlightYou’ve Been Yarn Bombed ...............................................................5Local knitters subtly adorn Bend features with their warm creations.

Passion for Pedaling ........................................................................12In Central Oregon, cycling fulfills a desire for fitness and camaraderie.

Planning for Aging ..........................................................................18Overcoming the fear of talking about aging is difficult but necessary.

Getting Their Goats .........................................................................25Bend partners construct goat meat business from the ground up.

Knowledge & AdviceRaising the Bar: Preparing for school transition ......................................8

What We’re Reading: Central Oregon book club choices .........................9

A Helping Hand: Common Table ............................................................11

Health Snapshot: Lower cholesterol naturally ........................................14

Food & Recipes: Quick and simple energy bars .....................................15

Fashion Forward: Showing your spirit ....................................................21

Beauty Tips 101: Answers from the expert .............................................22

High Desert Lifestyles: Take a road trip .................................................24

At the Workplace: Why meaningful work matters ................................29

Welcome to the Rest of Your Life .............................................................31

Magazine

U Magazine is a product of The Bulletin’s Special Projects Division, P.O. Box 6020, Bend, OR 97708.

All content is the property of The Bulletin/Western Communications Inc., and may not be reproduced without written permission.

Story ideas may be submitted to editor Ben Montgomery for consideration. Contact him at 541-383-0379 or [email protected].

Published: Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Staff members for The Bulletin’s special projects division include: Martha Tiller, Special Projects Manager; Ben Montgomery, Special Projects Editor; Nicole Werner, Special Projects Assistant; Clint Nye, Graphic Designer; Stacie Oberson, Special Projects Coordinator; Lyle Cox, Photographer.

Cover photo by Lyle Cox; Cover Model: Peggy Lovejoy

U Magazine is now on Facebook!Search “U Magazine” for news and info related to U.

2 | Summer 2011 | U MAGAZINE

No idle hands hereKnitters see both family and community as blank canvases.

Knitting has been a part of my life for as far back as I can recall. Yet hand me two needles and a ball of yarn, and you may as well have hand-ed me a cat toy and a makeshift way of eating Chinese food — because that’s how I’d use ‘em.

But I thoroughly understand the vast possibili-ties that knitting offers both the functional and the creative mind. My mom made sure of that.

An avid knitter, she used her talents to outfit her three children with articles of clothing that, at a young age, we promptly ruined, lost or out-grew.

Knitted mittens and gloves maintained a life span of approximately three to four neighbor-hood snowball fights. When not torn apart by repeated digs into snow drifts, knitted mittens tended to tightly stick to compacted snow, some-times flying off our hands upon release of a hard ball of ice.

Stocking caps tended to last a bit longer, yet they were afterthoughts to us kids. Like the matching sock you can never seem to find, the caps our

mom knitted for us often turned up missing, lost at school or on the bus or at a friend’s house ... ba-sically anywhere you might imagine a kid might lose a hat.

Mittens, hats, scarves and sweaters -- we took them for granted, yet when we needed them (and sometimes when we didn’t), we could always count on Mom to whip us up another creation to keep us warm and toasty on a cool day.

It turns out she just loves to knit and to make things of use for the people she cares about. It wasn’t until we grew up and left home that she seemed to use knitting as a creative outlet, earn-ing blue ribbons at the local fair and much praise from those lucky recipients of gifted blankets and slippers.

A similar love for knitting forms the basis of a spotlight story in this edition of U Magazine, a feature titled “You’ve Been Yarn Bombed.”

It turns out that for some here in Central Or-egon, knitting is such a reliable outlet for creative minds and restless hands that they will knit a

sweater or scarf for just about anything — peo-ple, sure, but also bicycles, tree trunks, public art displays and so on.

Referred to as yarn bombing within knitting circles throughout the country, these groups of knitters simply enjoy creating items for the pur-pose of presenting them in unexpected or sur-prising ways.

Google “yarn bomb” sometime and you’ll see what I mean, though perhaps to degrees much more excessive than the work displayed by our local yarn bombers … so far.

Who knows the lengths to which Central Ore-gon’s yarn bombers will go to create and display their knitted pieces? Perhaps they don’t even know.

But if my own mom can serve as an example of a knitter’s persistence and longevity, there’s no telling how far these knitters’ passions might take them.

— Ben Montgomery, U Magazine Editor

U MAGAZINE | Summer 2011 | 3

http://www.awbreydental.com/

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.

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.

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

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 Sisters and enjoys riding her horse Sara.

ROBERT SPRINGER is a freelance writer living in Sisters. He has worked in the banking, television and information technology industries. In addition to writing, he enjoys being delightfully distracted by his school-age twins.

SUSAN THOMAS SPRINGER began her journalism career as a TV news reporter. She worked in corporate marketing, managing communications for a bank and launching high-tech products. Today, she’s a freelance writer living in Sisters where she and her husband enjoy raising 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.

U MagazineC O N T R I B U T O R S


http://bendurology.com/

by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Is it graffiti, urban art or fuzzy decoration?Perhaps it’s all in the eye of the beholder, but if you’ve seen the sudden appearance of colorful knitted covers, scarves or flowers perched on or in odd places, you’ve experienced a yarn bombing.Stealthy knitters look for challenging projects on the streets. Then, under the cover of darkness, they put their warm, snuggly creations in place for all to enjoy.

“It’s just a little mischief in the middle of the night,” says Bend chief culprit and knitter extraordinaire, Elise Jones.Jones started a group called Bombing Yarn Over Bend (BYOB). It may not be your grandma’s birthday creation, but it’s an artist’s statement without using spray paint or chalk.

Stitches in the PastSince many yarn bombers like to remain anonymous, it’s hard to know just when yarn bombing began, but it’s thought to have been invented by Magda Sayeg in

Austin, Texas in 2005 when she founded a knitting group called Knitta Please.

Sayeg thought the urban environment had become “dehumanized,” and she set out to add a human quality to the cold concrete and steel of the city.

By taking knitting out of the home and into the streets, Sayeg claims to have inspired a new generation of knitters who “no

longer view function as the sole purpose for knitting”.

You’ve Been

BOMBEDLocal knitters subtly

adorn Bend features with their warm creations.

BOMBING YARN OVER BEND MEMBERS 06/04/11


From Helsinki to New York City to Melbourne, yarn bomb creations have embellished bridge railings, utility poles, cars, trees and sculptures.

“Doc Bumper” is a documentary featuring Sayeg and other yarn bombing groups that chronicles the unique style and the varying statements made through yarn bombing.

Central Oregon YarnsBend’s own BYOB began in 2009 when

Jones gathered some of her friends to cover a bicycle with knitted creations for the 2009 USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships held in Bend.

“Most of the members are bicycle enthusiasts, and they loved the idea,” Jones said. “We worked for a few months coming up with a design scheme, and then covered a bicycle to be displayed at the event.”

The group was surprised by the response they received from participants, organizers and spectators.

The bike, called “Lantern Rouge,” is proudly displayed at Gossamer Knitting in Bend. This bike was such a success the group decided to do another bike for the 2010 national cyclo-cross event, then auction the bike art to benefit the Bend Community Bike Shed.

Titled “Candy,” the bike was purchased by the 2011 cyclo-cross organizer. The 2011 USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, and he wanted to take the bike back to Madison to entice knitters there to do the same thing.

Downtown Bend Business Association sponsored a special 2010 Bicycle Art Walk to display bicycle-themed art, and BYOB’s

Still the safest, most trusted fat removal procedure available…

Dr. Daniel Teng, M.D.

Call 541.330.6160 for your personal consultation | www.aesthetics-md.com

Fraxel Laser ResurfacingErbium Laser ResurfacingFotofacial™ TreatmentsBotox & Dysport

Restylane & Juvederm Pigmented Skin LesionsLaser Hair Removal

Additional Services:

Tumescent LiposuctionProcedure done under

local anesthesia by a

Board Certifi ed Physician


http://aesthetics-md.com/

yarn bomb bicycle was one of the featured artistic creations.

“You never know where the yarn bombs may show up,” said Jones.

You’ve Been BombedThe Redsides fish roundabout

at Colorado and Simpson Avenues looked a bit chilly and

perhaps a little lonely. One morning, residents of Bend woke up to colorful scarves adorning the fish.

You could almost see the fish smiling in delight.

“We left the scarves up for two weeks and then took them down,” Jones said. “The point is not to anger anyone or cause

extra work for someone, so we just leave them up a short while.”

Another Bend knitting group may (or may not) be involved with Bend’s yarn bomb creations, says one person who may (or may not) be a part of this group.

“It’s a lot of fun to work on a yarn bombing project while thinking about putting a smile

on the faces of our viewers,” wrote the anonymous knitter. “It makes life a little lighter and brighter. It’s a little joke to be shared by all.”

Smiles, jokes, colorful art, fun, mystery, collusion — it all adds cheeriness to cold concrete and steel and makes Bend a livelier place.

800 600 40951200 SW Mt. Bachelor Dr., Bend, Oregon 97702

www.pineridgeinn.com

High on a ridge overlooking the Deschutes River and just minutes

from Downtown Bend.


http://www.pineridgeinn.com/

http://brooksideplace.net/

No more teachers, no more books.The last month of the school year is a time to prepare for transition.

RAISING THE BAR

CALL SYLVAN TODAY. 541-389-9252Located In Bend • 2150 NE Studio Road

School is almost out and for students, teachers and parents alike, the last weeks of school can be both exciting and challenging. Students are looking forward to the summer break. Teachers have just completed the strenuous state assessment tests and now have a classroom of students more interested in summer than science. For parents, the end of one school year signals the impending start of another one. So, how do you ensure your child is ready to tackle the next grade?

The end of the school year is really a time to prepare for transition -- the transition from one grade to another, but also the transition from in-classroom learning to continuous learning outside of school.

At this time of year, Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, advises parents to focus on three areas -- helping their child make the most of the fi nal weeks of school, knowing what the next grade level will bring and looking for ways to inspire learning during the summer break.

Make the most of the fi nal weeks of school.You can help your children review by asking them to show you what

they’ve learned or by working through homework problems together.

Schedule a last meeting or discussion with your child’s teacher. Identify successes and challenges.

Help your child stay motivated about school so he gains the full benefi t of his fi nal days in the classroom by putting a reward system in place.

Know what the next grade level will bring.Speak to your child’s current teacher or a teacher in the next grade about the upcoming curriculum.

Ask about new subjects and changes in focus. For example, in 4th grade, students usually begin to “read to learn” rather than “learn to read.” If your 3rd grade student is struggling with her reading, this summer would be a good time to focus on improving reading skills.

If the next year will mean a change in schools -- -- take advantage of orientation sessions to learn more about the new school.

Let your kids be kids.Summer vacation is a great tradition. It’s important to enjoy the time off. But, you can also learn as you have fun. Parents can design summer

vacation activities that are both fun and educational. For example:

If you know your child will be studying history next year, visit local historical sites, or borrow historical books and/or novels from your local library.

Continue reading throughout the summer. Visit a local library or, go to www.BookAdventure.com. Book Adventure is a free, Sylvan-created interactive, reading motivation program. Students choose their own books from more than 7,500 titles, take short comprehension quizzes and redeem their accumulated points for small prizes.

Plan family activities that are fun, interactive and educational. To help you get started, Sylvan Learning offers a free activity booklet, Family Learning Fun. The booklet provides seven different ideas and activities that will help sustain and inspire academic discovery. It is available on the Sylvan

Learning Web site in the “Parent Resources” area at www.SylvanLearning.com. Develop writing skills by writing or emailing pen pals.

Demonstrate the value of continuous learning to your child by showing how you continually learn -- such as regular reading, developing new skills for a job or learning a new hobby or sport.

SCHOOL IS OUT. SUMMER IS IN!

Also offering College Prep classes, Course work for credit and homework help for all levels of math. Call today for a free consultation!

Get your summer start up kit! Single subject assessment and 3 hours of tutoring for $89! Must purchase by June 17, 2011 and use by June 30, 2011. *Disclaimer: One grade level equivalent demonstrated via the results of the pre

and post Sylvan Skills Assessment®. Guarantee applies to the Academic Reading and Math Essentials programs only. Results may vary. At participating locations. Cannot be combined with other offers.


http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm

What We’re Reading by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin

“Escape” by by Carolyn Jessop & Laura PalmerEvergreen Book Club

This is a heart-wrenching account of Carolyn Jessop, a young woman forced into a polygamous marriage within the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints and her courageous escape with her eight children 17 years later. The oppressive world in which she lived is shocking, and the threats and legal battles that followed her after she left is astounding, but Jessop remains stalwart about her decision for the good of herself and her children.

After a lively discussion, this book group concluded that “an education is truly the most important thing a woman can do for herself and her children”. The group began the evening with a “no peeky potluck” where no one tells what they are bringing. They ended up with a great variety of food and lots of fun, too.

“The Little Giant of Aberdeen County” by Tiffany BakerFair and Tender Ladies Book Club

This debut novel tells the story of Truly, a child who has a pituitary gland problem and grows to a massive size. Her father blames Truly for the death of her mother during childbirth. Following her father’s death, Truly and her feminine perfection sister, Serena Jane, are separated and

Truly is sent to live on a farm outside of town. Baker expertly explores many contrasts in the book such as beauty and ugliness, loyalty and betrayal, and moves effortlessly between family, love and friendship. The book was received with great affection by this group and “breathed a “collective sigh of relief as our heroine marched toward love and a peaceful, fulfilled life.”

“My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey” by Jill Bolte TaylorRedmond Couple’s Book Club

On December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain, leaving her unable to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life. Taylor recounts her road to recovery and the art of “stepping to the right of our left brains” to uncover feelings of well-being that are mitigated by our own brain chatter. This couple’s group found the book fascinating and discussed the symptoms of stroke and how a patient can regain their losses.

“Finding Nouf” by Zoe FarrarisPine Meadow Readers

Another debut novel, but this one is a mystery set in contemporary Saudi Arabia. Nouf ash-Shrawi, a 16-year-old girl, disappears into the desert three days before her marriage and is found dead and several weeks pregnant. The wealthy Shrawi family hires a Palestinian man to investigate Nouf’s death. Knowing he

is an outsider, he seeks help from the state medical examiner’s office. The mystery rapidly progresses when it becomes clear at least one of the Sharwis has something to hide. The book group felt the book was a refreshing insight into Saudi life and is looking forward to Ferraris’ next book. “We are an eating group, too, and we enjoyed lamb stew, lentils and great salads” said one member.

“River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey” by Candice MillardBend Bookies

A year after Teddy Roosevelt lost his bid for the White House in 1912, he left on a trip to South America that evolved into an ill-prepared journey down a tributary of the Amazon river known as the River of Doubt. The trip involved Roosevelt’s son, Kermit, and during one point in the trip when Roosevelt became infected with flesh-eating bacteria, he told Kermit to leave him to die in the rainforest. The Bookies found the book to be fascinating and well-written by the veteran National Geographic writer, Millard, who provides an excellent description of the wildlife and cannibalistic indigenous tribe encountered on the journey.

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


What We’re BuyingLooking for a good book to read, perhaps one that could

double as a great conversation starter at the water cooler or the weekend barbecue? We asked local bookstores to share with us their top-selling books for the last quarter so you know more about what’s being read in Central Oregon.

Paulina Springs Books - Sisters• “River House” by Sarahlee Lawrence• “Mink River” by Brian Doyle• “Kapitoil” by Teddy Wayne• “Daughter’s Walk” by Jane Kirkpatrick• “Wild Women & Tricky Ladies” by Jill Stanford

Book and Bean - Prineville• “Caught in the Crosshairs” by Rick Steber• “Land of Painted Caves” by Jean Auel• “Where the Quick River Rises” by Ellen Waterson• “Daughter’s Walk” by Jane Kirkpatrick• “Pride in Performance” by Les Schwab

Dudley’s Bookshop Café - Bend (Used Books)• “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett• “Girl with the Dragon Tatoo” by Steig Larsson• “Girl Who Played With Fire” by Steig Larsson• “Where the God of Love Hangs Out” by Amy Bloom• “Away: A Novel” by Amy Bloom

Paulina Springs Books - Redmond• “Kapitoil” by Teddy Wayne• “River House” by Sarahlee Lawrence• “Daughter’s Walk” by Jane Kirkpatrick• “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo• “Land of Painted Caves” by Jean Auel

Camalli Book Company - Bend• “Kapitoil” by Teddy Wayne• “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese• “Mink River” by Brian Doyle• “The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake• “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain

Between the Covers Books - Bend• “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese• “Half Broke Horses” by Jeanette Walls• “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” by Aimee Bender• “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver• “Invisible Mountain” by Carolina De Robertis

1460 NE Medical Center DriveBend, OR 97701

541-382-9383 | www.corapc.comin conjunction with:

www.cascademedicalimaging.com


http://cascademedicalimaging.com/

by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects

The founders of Common Table, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven café in downtown Bend, believe that the “haves” can learn a lot from the “have-nots,” and vice versa.

When patrons come to par-take of food and beverage, they share their meals at a common table.

Opened seven months ago, the vision of the founders was to create a restaurant where everyone was welcome — those who could afford to pay and those who couldn’t.

“About five years ago, some people got together and started talking about how the world wasn’t necessarily working

in the best ways, and the best models weren’t out there,” said Common Table board presi-dent, Bob Pearson, a retired computer executive from Cali-fornia’s Silicon Valley.

The result of these discus-sions is Common Table, a non-profit social entrepreneurship project dedicated to building community by partnering with other nonprofits, busi-

nesses and individuals. “We want to partner with the

business person and the per-son who doesn’t have a dime,” said Zach Hancock, who func-tions as the executive director.

Pearson said if their only goal was just to make sure people got fed, they would give money to organizations that feed the hungry.

“But you don’t see the busi-ness person sitting down next to the homeless person in those facilities,” he added.

Common Table has a full bar and is open daily. As much as possible, it tries to serve organ-ic and locally produced food.

On Mondays, folks can pay what they want for a meal.

“You can pay a little, pay a lot or pay nothing,” said Hancock.

One of the ways Common Table partners with communi-ty members is to distribute $10 tokens to businesses and non-profits as a way to introduce

the community to the delicious and healthy food and promote mutual understanding among all sectors of our society.

It’s also a way to reduce the stigma associated with other types of public assistance of-ferings.

“So many folks who are from that place of disempowerment say, ‘Wow it feels so good to have dignity,’” said Hancock.

One accomplishment Com-mon Table is proud of is pro-viding an opportunity for people to gain marketable em-ployment skills through their jobs at Common Table.

The folks at Common Table have accomplished much in their short seven months at 150 NW Oregon Avenue. Visit them to enjoy a meal, volun-teer, listen to music and/or participate in community dis-cussions.

For more information visit www.commontable.net.

A HELPING HAND

Common Table offers delicious food while promoting mutual understanding among people.

A place at theTABLE• On the third Friday of the month, “Meet the Farmer” is presented. That day, products produced by the farmer are served and the farmer makes a presentation about farm operations.

• Serves 200 to 300 free meals a week.

• 1,300 food tokens with a $10 value have been redeemed for a total of $13,000 donated meals to community members.

• Hosts “Home Grown Musicians” every Sunday during the summer at noon.

• Has three full-time employees and nine part-time employees.

• Employees who work 20 hours or more receive free health care.

• Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m., Robert Killen from the City Club of Central Oregon facilitates “Table Talk,” an open discussion about a topic that is important to the community

• 400 volunteers have given 8,400 hours of their time since September 24, 2010.

• Needs volunteers who can do a variety of tasks from hosting, busing tables, serving beverages, preparing food and washing dishes.

More aboutCOMMON

TABLE


In Central Oregon, cycling fulfills a desire

for both fitness and camaraderie.

Passion for Pedaling

by Robert Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Perhaps cycling is now what running once was: a sport that huge numbers of women seem to be doing.

From burgeoning bike shops to a raft of races and opportunities to ride, Central Oregon women have shown a passion for pedaling. Women are embracing cycling for many reasons, including twin desires for camaraderie and fitness.

Whether new to cycling or preparing for a triathlon, knowing where to go and what type of cycling to do can make for a smoother ride.

Cycling for HealthIn terms of a cost/benefit

ratio, cycling can’t be beat for improving your fitness level, said Khiva Beckwith, a certified personal trainer with the Sisters Athletic Club.

“It’s easier on the joints,” she said. “That’s the biggest thing — it’s a great cardio workout that doesn’t beat up your joints.”

Cycling and running at moderate intensities both burn a similar amount of calories, 400 to 500 per hour, Beckwith said. But running puts an inordinate amount of strain on joints, especially the knees. (Cruiser bikes, a great way to get around town on a nice summer day, do help burn calories but at a much-reduced rate, maybe 125 per

hour, Beckwith said.)The barriers to entry for

cycling are a little higher than for jogging as some hardware is required. It’s not necessary to pay a lot of money for that new bike, however, said Peggy Lovejoy, a Bend triathlete.

“Start out with a good used bike,” she said. “We have a lot of avid bikers here, and they go through their bikes quickly and sell them relatively inexpensively.

“Once you have your bike, sign up for a group ride leaving from one of the local bike shops like Hutch’s.”

Road, Mountain or Cruiser?

Choosing the type of cycling is not that hard, Beckwith said. If getting in shape is not the first priority, a cruiser bike might be for you. Designed for comfort and for relatively flat terrain, cruisers are a cool way to ride to the farmer’s market on a warm summer afternoon.

To get a better workout or go on more rugged terrain, the choice narrows to a road or mountain bike. Road bikes — lightweight, aerodynamic vehicles with incredibly skinny tires — are the choice for smooth pavement. Mountain bikes — sturdier two-wheelers, usually with front and rear shock absorbers — are designed for punishment.

Beckwith said that women

Peggy Lovejoy, photos by Lyle Cox


enjoy both road and mountain biking, depending on whether they prefer a smooth ride on asphalt or the dust and bumps of a trail. Beckwith prefers road biking, but she was a little nervous when she first got on a bike with its whisper-thin tires.

“Road biking can be scary to start out with. You’re hunched over, the tires are so narrow,” she said. “But it’s such a great feeling to take the bike out and go for a ride. You get used to it quickly. I’m not fond of dust and rocks.”

But plenty of women do like the dirt and stumps of mountain biking, like Ana Jovanovic of Bend Bella’s women’s cycling group.

“I don’t even own a road bike,” she said. “I’m a mountain biking girl.”

Jovanovic leads mountain bike rides for the Bellas, a 6-year-old cycling and social organization for women. The group alternates between a weekly mountain or road ride and holds introductory rides at

the beginning of the season.

Better Safe than OuchyYou don’t need to be an avid cyclist to

go on a Bella ride, but you should wear a helmet, carry water, bike tools and an extra inner tube. And you can’t ride without signing a waiver and having a helmet.

The Bellas are serious about safety — every ride has a leader and a sweep (a person at the back of the pack to make sure people don’t fall behind). Jovanovic believes in safety in numbers for female bicyclists.

“A lot of women don’t want to ride alone,” she said. “Going with other Bellas is helpful in that sense. I don’t like to ride alone either.”

Lovejoy believes every rider, even ones that regularly log 120-mile rides as she does, should have flashing lights on the front and back of their bikes and wear bright colors.

How to Find a Ride or a TrailMany Central Oregon bike shops offer group rides. BikeCentral.org has a handy calendar of group rides, a list of bike shops and maps of popular rides, including the popular Peterson Ridge Loop in Sisters and Phil’s Trail in Bend.

Learn more about the Bend Bellas at bendbellacyclists.org, or e-mail [email protected]. ($25/year membership required.)

Also, look in The Bulletin’s sports section each Monday for a timely calendar of Central Oregon cycling events and activities.

Four women passionate about cycling — (left to right) Lindsey Voreis of AllRide Tour, Ana Jovanovic of the Bend Bellas, Melanie Fish of Cog Wild Bicycle Tours and Kristin Dahl of Travel Oregon’s Sustainable Tourism program — meet for a recent mountain bike ride at Phil’s Trailhead, just off Skyliner Road west of Bend.


Health Snapshot

If only an apple a day would keep the cholesterol

away.In actuality, apples, along with other healthy foods, exercise and natural supplements, truly can help many people reduce cholesterol levels naturally without prescription medications.One local dietitian says

supplements are also good additions to a cholesterol lowering plan.

“But if they’re just taking supplements and not making changes to diet, then they’re probably not going to have the outcome they want,” said Frankie Mauti, outpatient dietitian with St. Charles Health System.

Patients want to reduce cholesterol naturally because of the high cost of drugs, the side effects, and possible interactions with other drugs.

When new supplements are touted, Mauti waits for solid research before recommending them to her patients. She has found the following four supplements to be effective:

Psyllium HusksSeveral studies support the cholesterol-

reducing effects of a diet that includes dietary fiber such as psyllium. Mauti recommends a scoop of this grain husk mixed in water three times a day. It can also be mixed with soy milk or juice, but she prefers water to reduce calories. To avoid bloating, people need to start with one scoop a day until their digestive system can tolerate more.

“I feel confident in recommending that one. We know it works, and it’s safe,” said Mauti.

PhytosterolsThere is a lot of research showing this

lowers cholesterol; two grams a day lowers LDL by 15 percent.

While it occurs naturally in plants, Mauti says it would be hard to get enough phytosterols through diet alone.

Mauti recommends getting phytosterols in fortified margarine, snack bars and other fortified foods. Phytosterols are popular, so new fortified products are coming on the market.

FlaxseedThis whole grain is found in health food

stores and some supermarkets. Ground flaxseed is best for reducing cholesterol, yet there are still benefits with whole seeds and oil. Flaxseed can be mixed into yogurt, sprinkled on cereal or baked into bread and muffins.

“You’re getting a good omega-3 fat which has been shown to reduce risk for heart disease, and then you’re also getting quite a bit of fiber in the flax seed,” said Mauti.

Fish Oil Mauti says that while the benefits of

fish oil are well researched, patients should ask their physician before taking it because it does have a blood thinning effect. Also, high doses can have side effects.

Other supplements aren’t as effective or have not passed scientific testing. For example, red yeast rice has been shown to be effective in some studies, but Mauti doesn’t recommend it because it acts like a statin medication, and various brands have widely fluctuating amounts of the active ingredient.

With all supplements, Mauti recommends discussing them with your doctor and pharmacist. Since

supplements are not regulated like prescription medications, Mauti chooses trusted brands.

“On all vitamins and supplements, look for the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) label which shows that the supplement has been tested and contains the amount of ingredients that is listed on the label,” said Mauti.

Along with supplements, she advises lifestyle changes including exercise, stress reduction, nutrition and better sleep.

“Do the best you can with food. Eat fish, eat lots of fruit and vegetables, eat lots of high-fiber beans and grains, eat as whole and as natural as possible, and get a wide variety, and you’re probably going to be OK,” said Mauti.

NaturallyNaturallyLower Cholesterolby Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects


by Annissa Anderson, for The Bulletin Special Projects

It’s summer in Central Oregon and people are on the go. Whether we’re hiking, biking, backpacking, picnicking or on a family road trip, having nutritious and energy-giving snacks along can be a big part of our outing’s success.

Rather than resorting to store-bought snacks, many of which are loaded with additives and preservatives, try making

your own health-packed energy bars. Homemade energy bars can provide

quick boosts of energy and satisfy hunger pangs on a long or active trip. And since you’re choosing what goes into them, you’ll know they’re healthy enough for your family.

To begin, look for a recipe that sounds delicious. Then check to make sure all of the ingredients are wholesome and don’t contain anything your family members might be allergic to.

Many energy bars are made with oats, nuts and dried fruits. If wheat or peanut allergies are an issue, just look for recipes that call for gluten-free flours and alternative nut butters, like cashew, almond and sunflower. With most recipes, changing out the nuts or dried fruits for your favorites will just make the finished product even better.

However, omitting nuts or nut butters will eliminate energy-giving protein.

Energy bars can be chewy, crunchy or

Energy bars are quick and simple to make yourself at home.

HEALTHY SNACKS TO! !


This recipe covers the requirements for the quintessential healthy energy bar, with nuts, dried fruits, grains and wholesome sweeteners. The bars can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ingredients:1 cup kamut flakes 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup salted roasted cashews 1/2 cup agave nectar 1/2 cup smooth nut butter (peanut, cashew or almond5 dried figs, stemmed and quartered 1 tablespoon flax seeds1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill almond meal 1 tablespoon canola oil Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 cup dried blueberries or currants 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Method:1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the kamut, pecans, cashews, agave nectar, peanut butter, figs, flax seeds, almond meal, canola oil and lemon zest until coarsely chopped. Add the blueberries or currants and coconut and pulse just until incorporated.

2. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir well. Form the mixture into 12 bars or rounds, 3/4-inch thick, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake for 25 minutes, until the bars are browned around the edges. Let the bars cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Think macaroon-meets-energy-bar. These egg-, dairy-, and gluten-free treats are an adult chocolate indulgence, though kids will love them too.

Ingredients:2 1/2 cups rolled oats1 cup Bob’s Red Mill almond meal1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil1/2 cup agave nectar1/2 cup natural cane sugar1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Method:1. Preheat oven to 275̊ . Combine oats, almond meal, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Mix well.

2. Combine coconut oil, agave nectar and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot (not boiling). Pour over oat mixture and stir until well mixed and cooled slightly. Stir in chocolate chips, quickly but thoroughly.

3. Press the mixture into an ungreased 8-by-8-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Cut into small squares.

Fruit and Nut Energy Bars (Makes 1 dozen)

Chocolate Coconut Oat Bars (Makes 1 dozen)

Are you experiencing ...• decreased libido• weight gain• insomnia• memory loss

Bio Identical Hormone Replenishment and Metabolic Balance (women and men) CALL TODAY for an appointment.

Dr. Evelyn Brust N.D., L.Ac. 541-383-3424WestsideFamilyClinic.com 1245 NW Galveston Avenue, Bend


http://westsidefamilyclinic.com/

http://centraloregondermatology.com/

What’s to an Energy Bar?

What makes an energy bar an energy bar — as opposed to a cookie or other sweet snack? Simply put, energy bars contain a mix of protein, carbohydrates and sugars from healthy food sources that together quickly fuel the body with energy.

ProteinEnergy bars contain protein from non-animal sources, like nuts and nut butters, because they provide energy but are easier to digest and do not contain saturated fats.

CarbohydratesTruly effective energy bars need to provide fast-acting carbohydrates to facilitate ultra-quick energy delivery. Whole grain cereals, like whole oats, brown rice and whole grain flakes, do the trick.

SugarsThey also need a generous glycemic content to help ensure that a body is properly fuelled when it needs it most. Natural sweeteners, like honey and agave, which are low on the glycemic index, are the most effective.

gooey, depending on personal taste. For a different take on the usual granola, fruit and nut combinations, look for chocolate- and coconut-flavored bars or recipes that utilize different grains, like spelt, puffed brown rice or kamut flakes.

The sweeteners used in packaged energy bars are often refined sugars or high-fructose corn syrup. For a healthier snack, try making energy bars with honey or agave nectar, which are wholesome sweeteners that are lower-glycemic (releasing energy slower and over a longer period of time).

For an Omega-3 boost, add flax meal or seeds to energy bars. Flax is a heart-healthy ingredient that does every body good.

Most of the ingredients used to make your own energy bars can be found in bulk food bins at your health food store. Buying just the amount you need for a recipe cuts down on waste, cost and packaging, making buying in bulk a good idea all around. Some stores also offer bulk peanut butter, allowing you to reuse containers while saving money.

What’s stopping you from starting now? Try one of these recipes or create one of your own using healthy and energy-giving ingredients to your taste. It will keep you going strong on the long days of summer.

Healthy Rice Crispy Snacks for KidsKids love the gooey yet crispy and super-sweet taste of rice crispy treats. But many of the treats sold in stores come loaded with unhealthy ingredients. For a healthy alternative, make your own! All of the ingredients can be found in health food stores. Make a gooey base by heating 1 teaspoon olive oil with 1 cup brown rice syrup and 2 tablespoons nut butter until bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. Pour over 6 cups dry brown crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Press into a long, rectangular pan. When cooled, slice and serve.

AZILLION BEADS

SPARKLING GEMS | NATURAL STONES

FRESH WATER PEARLS | GLASS & CRYSTAL

SILVER | GOLD | FINDINGS | TOOLS | & MORE

541-617-8854240 NE Emerson, #110

West off 3rd StreetONE BLOCK SOUTH OF FRANKLIN

NEW CLASSES EVERY MONTH!NEW CLASSES EVERY MONTH!

MORE BEADS THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE!

Without Surgery or Laser

Learn MORE ABOUT OUR TREATMENTS @www.Clear-Complexions.com

Call Now for an Appointment: 541-419-5181Rachel Collins-Goss RN, CCE

62910 OB Riley Rd, #140Certifi ed Distributor of Environ® Skin Care Products

FREE Brow Waxwith any Facial


http://www.azillionbeads.net/

http://clear-complexions.com/

Planning for Aging

by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

When do you know it’s time for an aging parent to consider getting help with the activities of daily living?

Ideally, it’s when he or she tells you so, says Ali Davidson, a counselor and senior advocate who works with families to help them talk more openly about the aging process and what to expect in terms of a senior’s changing abilities.

“Too often people wait until there is a medical crisis with a parent to think about how to handle things if mom or dad can’t take care of themselves any more,” said Davidson. “In those circumstances, the parent may not even be able to discuss what he or she wants to have happen. Life-changing decisions can get made very quickly.”

Instead, the time to talk about when to make changes to mom and/or dad’s living arrangements and financial resources is long before they get sick, injured or mentally diminished, she said.

Starting the Conversation If you ask seniors what they want most as

they age, they will answer “independence,” said Davidson, who owned Home Instead Senior Care in Bend for nine years.

“But you have to understand their definition of independence,” she said. “Independence isn’t about rejecting help; it’s about maintaining control of the decision-making process.”

But in order for that to happen, children of aging parents need to know what they would want, what resources to tap into if they can’t take care of themselves any more, and what financial means are available to carry out their parents’ wishes.

“And that means having some conversations,” Davidson said, “which for many is the hardest part of the process.”

Too often, people cite their parents’ privacy or control issues as reasons to avoid the discussion. But Davidson thinks these barriers can be mitigated if the adult children make it clear that their only intention is to make sure they understand what decisions mom and dad have made, and what

Overcoming the fear of talking about aging is difficult but necessary.


resources are available to carry them out.

“Right off the bat, it’s important to make it clear this is not the death conversation, which can be scary for many people,” said Davidson. “This conversation is about aging.”

According to Davidson, aging for most people is a gradual process that affects physical health and abilities, mental capacity and emotions over time.

Look for SignsChanges that indicate a senior may

be struggling can be very slight, almost imperceptible, she said, so it’s important for children and parents to discuss clear baselines and what signals indicate it’s right to get help or make changes to living arrangements.

For example, even in their early 70s, most people function just fine taking care of their homes; getting groceries and making healthy, regular meals; driving themselves to appointments and social engagements; managing medications and personal hygiene; and

handling finances.According to Davidson, those are

baseline activities. But over the next few years,

children may notice small things, like bills not getting paid on time, a lack of fresh food in the refrigerator, or dents in the car.

These are signals that aging is affecting a parent’s security, comfort and safety, she said. It may be time to start

implementing the support systems the

children and parents — ideally together — discussed beforehand.

The Next Step“It almost never means moving them

into the nursing home right away,” said Davidson, referring to the universal fear of aging.

Instead, like aging, the lifestyle changes are often gradual, starting with a parent accepting help from family, friends and neighbors.

Then it may come time to pay for professional assistance in the home and for transportation.

Finally, if a parent can’t safely live alone anymore and it’s time to move, he or she has made it clear where he or she would like to live.

Davidson has written a book, “Between You and Me,” that helps guide adult children and their parents through the discussion about aging and

“We plan for every other milestone in our lives — college, our wedding, when is the right time to start

a family, when to retire. Why not plan for aging too?”— Ali Davidson, counselor, author and senior advocate


http://www.douglasjewelry.com/

how to plan for changes.The book is intended to help seniors recognize

and establish baselines for themselves, then help them decide on and detail the lifestyle changes to ensure they are safe and comfortable.

Topics range from how finances will be managed, to who should help with personal hygiene, to where mom or dad wants to live if he or she can’t take care of him or herself any more.

“The goal is to get families to plan together for aging before the situation becomes critical and emotionally charged,” said Davidson. “We plan for every other milestone in our lives — college, our wedding, when is the right time to start a family, when to retire. Why not plan for aging too?”

“Independence isn’t about rejecting help; it’s about maintaining control of the decision-making process.”

Pain SpecialistsBend Spine &

2041 NE Williamson Court, Suite B • Bendwww.BendSpineandPain.com

Theodore Ford, MDBoard Certifi ed AnesthesiologistBoard Certifi ed Pain SpecialistNon-surgical Pain Management

(541) 647 - 1646

Get Back to Your LifeS A C R O I L L I A C PA I N

H E R N I AT E D D I S C

S C I AT I C A

N E U R O PAT H Y A R T H R I T I S

B A C K PA I N

FA I L E D B A C K S U R G E R Y

T R I G G E R P O I N T

R A D I C U L O PAT H Y

D E G E N E R AT I V E D I S C D I S E A S E

N E C K PA I N

D A I LY H E A D A C H E

M U S C L E S PA S M

R E F L E X S Y M PAT H E T I C

DY S T R O P H Y

S P I N E A R T H R I T I S


http://bendspineandpain.com/

For centuries, spiritual symbols and themes have inspired the creation and display of art.So it comes as no surprise to Joanne Sunnarborg, owner of Desperado Couture in Bend’s Old Mill District, that many spiritual and religious symbols have become more promi-nent (and accepted) within the fashion world.

“Symbols of one’s spiritual beliefs have stood the test of time through-out the world and within the art community,” Sunnarborg said. “Now the fashion world is paying homage to these very symbols.”Today, from Madison Avenue to the Old Mill District, it’s common to fi nd both clothing and accessories embellished with such symbols as crosses, angel wings, rosaries, the depiction of saints, and the trendy-

though-spiritual peace sign.And while this ultimate display of wearing one’s heart on her sleeve may transcend certain styles, Sun-narborg sees it as more a tradition within the Western style of cloth-ing.“Because the Western lifestyle is so eclectic, it often incorporates ele-ments of Mexican, Spanish and Na-tive American cultures,” she said. “These cultures are steeped in spir-itual and religious tradition, and that’s often depicted within their clothing and accessories.”From jewelry, belts and hats to em-bellishments on jackets and blue jeans, the means for spiritual ex-pression are many within the world of style and fashion. It’s less a trend, says Sunnarborg, than a timeless expression of the heart and mind.“Fashions today allow people to express themselves in many dif-ferent ways,” she said. “This gives people the ability to refl ect their own personal beliefs in a way that’s

both attractive and artistic. Many of these symbols have meanings that are universal within specifi c reli-gious circles, but often people fi nd their own, more personal mean-ings through the display of these symbols.”

FASHION FORWARD

IN THE SHOPS AT THE OLD MILL 541.749.9980

MISS ME JEANS | JOHNNY WASOLD GRINGO BOOTS

DD RANCHWEAR | RYAN MICHAEL


http://www.desperadocouture.com/

Q: I’m excited to try out new spring and summer makeup trends, and am interested in sheer makeups? What should I

look for regarding coverage and such?A: Even though the look for the season is natural and sheer, sometimes you’ll want more coverage. Look for mineral cream to powder, sheer foundation or loose mineral powder. Match your skin shade and avoid getting darker shades. Finding what feels best on your skin is key. A powder mineral makeup, for instance, is a good choice for oily skin.

Q: How do I best combine blush, full eye makeup and lip color all together?

A: You can wear them all together, but try these tips for a fresh look. Cream blushes are amazing to play with. Stick

with a peach, pink or beige tone to keep it natural. For a younger look, apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks. As for eyes, opt for neutral tones and/or beige to keep it simple. Feel free to skip on the eyeliner and just wear one coat of mascara to keep your look natural. When it comes to lips, clear and natural lip tone colors are great for daytime wear.

Q: Is there a better way to achieve longer wear for my makeup?

A: Most professional makeup lines offer a base makeup called primer that you apply after moisturizer and before concealer and sunscreen. It helps keep foundation and makeup on longer. It will also help to smoothly spread your makeup on as well. Also, after applying foundation, use a translucent powder to set your makeup. Remember to always apply cream makeup before powder.

Beauty Tips101

by Maria Anderson, for The Bulletin


Q: With summer on its way, I would love to have clearer skin. What can I do?A: First, what you put in your body makes a big difference. Lots of healthy fruits and veggies are great for skin, as well as good for hydration. From the outside, use a lotion that contains collagen which moisturizes and promotes healthy skin. Some even contain necessary sunscreen. If you are prone to oily skin, make sure you are cleansing your face, neck, back and arms — all the places we love clear skin. If you are having issues with pimples from shaving or waxing, you can definitely use a loofah to exfoliate your skin. If none of these work or your skin case is more severe, consult a dermatologist. Ask around for referrals, and research what people are saying about their experiences with visits, solutions, remedies and products. Also, when you shower, wash your hair and body first and your face last.

The oils from your hair and shampoo can have an aging effect on your facial skin. Also a great solution for “blah” skin needing rejuvenation and youth is a milk treatment. Dip your washcloth in milk and apply to your face for five minutes, then rinse. Any time you do this, your face will love you.

Q: I cover my face when tanning. To even out my face, do I want to use a darker shade foundation or bronzer?A: If you are tanning with methods other than spray tans, you are risking too many things. Always wear sunscreen, hats and swim cover ups. It will be worth it in your later years to have protected your skin in lieu of a tan. But in all honesty, we are human and love the sun. So if you can’t part with the tanning bed, I would match your foundation shade carefully to avoid looking “fake.”

Maria Anderson is a 31-year-old Bend native who has worked as an independent hair stylist and makeup artist for 11 years. She currently works at Lemon Drop Salon on Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bend.

Anderson’s makeup experience includes going on location for weddings, magazine photo shoots, bridal photo sessions and other special ocassions.


http://www.neuro-ortho.com/default.aspx

Consider these items to feel cool, comfortable and organized when you set off on your next

weekend adventure.

Take a ROAD TRIP

Items courtesy of Pine Mountain Sports Bend. Camera available at Best Buy.

1

2

5

4

6

3

1. Comfy Cardigan by Löle: A light layer for cooler evenings. $70

2. Margot Dress by Patagonia: Fresh floral pattern and easy-care fabric packs without fuss.

$59

3. Fixture Sunglasses in Tortoise by Smith: Reduce glare from the road with polarized lenses set in stylish frames. $139

4. Emerald City Sandals by Keen: Comfortable and sturdy for stretching your legs at rest stops and exploring new farmer’s markets. $85

5. Bike Chain Necklace by Lost and Found Art: Created by Denise Rowcroft in Bend, this unique necklace made from a recycled

bicycle chain reminds you to look at things with an open mind. $42

6. Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS: A little camera with big yet user-friendly features is easy to keep near for impromptu

shots. $249.99

7. Rumi Pouch by Haiku: Just enough room for your

phone, lipstick, cash and cards. Sling it over your

shoulder with the strap, or use it as a wristlette.

8. Hydro Flask Growler: Designed for both hot or cold liquids, the 64-ounce growler will help

you keep your thirst quenched.

8

7


Bend partners construct goat meat business from the ground up.In southwest Bend, on 80

acres south of the city limit, where juniper trees grow alongside Ponderosa pines, Patricia Moore and her partner, Cheryl Powers, are trying something new, though they’ve

been at

for 20 years.Raising goats for meat.A staple item in the diets of

many of the world’s cultures, goat meat — also called chevon, a derivation of the French word for goat — is still a novelty in the U.S., but interest is growing,

said Moore, whose Sand Lily Farm doubled revenues in 2010.

“It’s excellent,” Moore said about the taste of

goat meat, adding that it’s also high in iron and

has fat and cholesterol levels that are among

the lowest of all domestic animals.

But getting it to her customers, including Chow restaurant in Bend and the Newport Avenue Market,

is a lot of work,

especially considering Moore and Powers started from nearly scratch.

The two previously owned a landscape business near Half Moon Bay, Calif. Looking for a place they could camp when on vacation, the pair landed in Bend, partly due to Moore’s childhood memories of long fishing trips with her family along the Metolius River.

In 1994, the pair purchased 80 acres from the family of a man who had started converting the land from sage and brush into a farm, but who had a heart attack before putting in much more than an irrigation pond.

At first, Moore and Powers used the property only as a place to camp. But the two quickly realized they would rather live in Bend. They promptly sold their landscaping

Getting Their GoatsPatricia Moore (left) and Cheryl Powers show off two of the many South African Boer goats they raise on their farm southeast of Bend.

Photos byLyle Cox


business to their employees and relocated.Next was figuring out how to make a living.They tried growing vegetables, but that

didn’t work. Nor did planting an orchard. Blame it on the same seemingly vengeful weather that’s stymied Central Oregon’s farmers since settlers first arrived.

So the two decided to raise animals. Cattle were too big, but goats seemed about right, specifically South African Boer goats.

“We don’t saw off their horns because you can use them as handles,” Moore said.

Fast-forward to today, and Moore and Powers have roughly 40 acres of their property dedicated to raising goats and chickens, including a number of irrigated pastures the goats rotate through, being grass-fed only.

The other 40 acres is still scrub, and the two have no plans to develop it. Getting to where they are today has been enough work.

“Oh, I’d never start from scratch again,” Moore jokes.

But she said she enjoys the work, even though the hours are long and the pay is lousy. Asked if one can make any money in agriculture at a time when commodities such as diesel and hay continue to climb in price, Moore said: “It’s impossible.”

She and Powers do squeak out a living, however, and their number one product is goat meat, though they supplement their

income with sales of actual goats as well as chicken eggs.

The pair currently have close to 100 goats on their farm, roughly half of which are males, or bucks.

Three old bucks — Diego, Samson and Studly — handle breeding duties, and when the male kids reach nine months, on average, Patricia loads them up 14 at a time into a horse trailer and drives them to a U.S.D.A.-certified processing facility near Eugene.

It might seem a demanding part of her job as a goat farmer, but Moore has some defense. She and Powers don’t give any of the male kids names, as opposed to the farm’s female goats, who all do have names.

Though it might strike many as unpleasant, a goat has to meet a butcher if it is going to become goat meat. Moore takes the end seriously, taking extra care to not frighten the animals, noting that adrenaline can ruin the taste of meat.

But it’s more than that, she said.“If you are going to eat meat, in my

opinion, you should know where it came from, and we do all this … to make sure our goats are raised humanely, so you don’t want it to end badly,” Moore said. “It’s a huge dilemma, how to humanely process meat.”

When the processing is complete, Moore gets everything back, including the bones and the organs, which she uses to feed

the seven dogs on the farm, including four Maremma Sheepdogs that serve as guards for the goats.

They also have one guard llama, named Geraldine, who pastures with the kids.

Interestingly, Moore and Powers have never lost an animal to a predator.

Getting back to the meat, the choice cuts, including loin chops and tenderloins, go into the USDA-certified freezer in the barn, which is where her customers pick up their products.

Moore also has some of the meat made into bratwursts and breakfast links, and she prepares and packages her own goat ravioli.

She and Powers eat a lot of goat. What they don’t sell usually ends up on their dinner

“If you are going to eat meat, in my opinion, you should know where it came from, and we do all this … to make sure

our goats are raised humanely...”


plates, which is OK because they like goat meat, Moore said. But it also gives her a chance to try new things.

In fact, Moore is such a proponent of goat that she co-wrote a cookbook,

“Getting Your Goat: The Gourmet

Guide,” which is available on Amazon.More people are eating goat, too, she

said, which she mostly credits to the growing segment of society that is paying more attention to where their food comes from or who want to try more food grown locally.

“It’s huge,” said Moore, “so we’re trying to ride the wave, get (goat meat) more mainstream.”

Randy Hall, the meat manager at Newport Avenue Market, said Sand Lily Farm goat meat is not a “big-seller” but sells “steadily.”

“A lot of our clientele are world travelers who are more accustomed to it,” Hall said, adding that it has a different taste than

lamb, which is what many first-timers expect.

“It’s fun to watch customer’s reactions when we sample it, if you can get them to try it,” said Hall.

Moore and Powers also sell their goat meat at three local farmer’s markets: the Wednesday Farmers Market in Bend’s Drake Park, the Friday Farmers Market in Redmond and the Saturday Farmers Market in Bend’s Northwest Crossing neighborhood.

Moore said at the farmers markets she sometimes catches grief from people who don’t like to eat meat, but she tries to make the most of it and educate people if she can.

“I’m just glad to be a part of the movement, of understanding where food comes from,” Moore said. “Food doesn’t come in shrink-wrapped bags, it comes from a farm somewhere.”

In addition to being available at the farm (call ahead) and Newport Avenue Market, goat meat from Sand Lily Farm is also available from Agricultural Connections and Central Oregon Locavore, two Bend-area community supported agriculture organizations.


http://www.partnersbend.org/


http://www.athleticclubofbend.com/

Why meaningful work mattersMeaningful work can lead to better employee commitment, retention and effort.With heavy workloads and never-ending

tasks, employees spend a lot of time at work.

Since workers spend so much time on the job, it’s important that they understand how their work contributes not only to the company vision, but the greater good as well.

With new generations entering the workforce, now more than ever, employees want purpose and growth. Every individual needs to know they’re making a difference. Company vision and how it relates to the work they do is directly tied to employee engagement, health, and happiness.

Why Meaningful Work?Meaningful work is not just about

employee engagement; it’s about employee satisfaction. Meaningful work can impact and be tied to an individual’s core values, beliefs, sense of purpose, and even one’s calling.

In a recent report by the Society for Human Resource Management, a survey conducted by Paul Fairlie Consulting, an organizational research and consulting firm, found that meaningful work drives commitment, retention and discretionary efforts above many other factors thought to contribute to employee engagement such as leadership, supervisors, co-workers and pay.

In fact, employees were 41 percent more likely to become interested and absorbed in their work if they had jobs that helped fulfill their life purpose.

And, if employees had jobs that helped them achieve a life goal, they were 34 percent more likely to work beyond what was expected, while 52 percent were more likely to feel committed to their employer if their personal values were realized in the job they do.

Overall, the report showed that meaningful jobs had the second highest correlation — just below autonomy and recognition — with high work satisfaction, commitment, retention and low burnout.

What Makes Work Meaningful?Whether you’re a business executive, an

administrative assistant, a doctor or an assembly worker, there’s purpose in every job. But, what makes a job meaningful?

An article in Psychology Today explains that meaningful work consists of three main components.

First, to be meaningful, the work your employers do must make sense. It’s important that employees understand what they’re being asked to do.

Second, meaningful work must have a point. We all need to see how even the little day-to-day tasks matter, whether it’s crunching numbers or cleaning up the back office at the end of the work week.

Lastly, the work we do must benefit some greater good.

Communicate ContributionsWhen you’re dealing with tedious

or mundane tasks, feeling stressed or working with difficult co-workers or customers, it’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of it all.

To help make sure every member of your team realizes that their work is meaningful, it is important for you, as their leader, to regularly communicate their contribution to the team and the company.

How do you do that? Patrick Lencioni, author of “Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” says managers should help their employees answer two fundamental questions: “Who am I helping?” and “How am I helping?”

To identify job relevance, managers must help each worker see who his or her job impacts. For some, this includes customers and clients, but for others the answer may not be so clear-cut.

Make sure your employees understand who they are helping, whether its internal customers like co-workers and other departments, you the manager, or external customers directly.

To help employees understand how they are helping, it’s important to show them exactly what they do that makes

a difference. The real answer to this question goes beyond a simple list of job descriptors or tasks to looking at why those functions matter to the people employees are helping.

To keep your employees from feeling irrelevant, go through the process of answering both fundamental questions “Who am I helping?” and “How am I helping?” for everyone who reports to you.

Remember to continually remind and educate your employees that their work is meaningful, necessary and important to you, the team, your company and the customers you serve.

Taking time to help employees understand the meaning in their work will set your business apart as a great place to work. So, take the time to ask yourself if you’re answering these questions for your workforce.

After all, as a manager and leader, you’re meant to help your employees. You can help make a difference in their lives, their happiness and in their work satisfaction by ensuring they understand why the work they do really does matter.

At the Workplace by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin

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.


Catherine graduated from Vidal Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles in 1982. Previously the owner of her own salon business in Santa Barbara for 21 years, she was also the house stylist for La Belle Modeling Agency. Catherine takes one client at a time

allowing her to focus completely on your needs. She considers your lifestyle, body structure and facial features to create a look tailored just for you. Catherine listens carefully and gives helpful suggestions resulting with a finished hairstyle that’s exactly what you want.

541-848-1060

Catherine Muensterman

541-322-3344www.TheCenterOregon.comLocations in Bend and Redmond

Westside Family ClinicDr. Evelyn Brust N.D., L.Ac541-383-34241245 NW Galveston AvenueBend, OregonWestsideFamilyClinic.com

Advanced Microcurrent TechnologyFor Facial Lifting & Balancing

Perfect for ALL skin types and conditions541-419-5181

Rachel Collins-Goss RN, CCE62910 OB Riley Rd #140

Learn MORE ABOUT OUR TREATMENTS atwww.Clear-Complexions.com

Pain SpecialistsBend Spine &

2041 NE Williamson Court, Suite B • Bendwww.BendSpineandPain.com

Theodore Ford, MDBoard Certifi ed AnesthesiologistBoard Certifi ed Pain SpecialistNon-surgical Pain Management

(541) 647 - 1646

MORROW’S SEWING & VACUUM CENTER304 NE 3RD ST | BEND | 541.382.3882

www.morrowsewingandvacuum.com

Finest Quality Vacuums & Sewing Machines

Servicing ALL Makes & Models

State-of-the-Art Classroom and Lots of Classes

Software, Accessories & Notions

Serving Central Oregon for Over 40 Years!

BARBARA A. RUMER, CFP®, LLCA Fee-Only Financial Planning Firm

541-330-3938www.rumerfinancial.com

1592 NW Remarkable Dr., Bend, OR 97701

Barbara A. Rumer CFP®, Owner

A fee only fi nancial planning fi rm -• No commissions • No product sales• Hourly only advice

Two decades of sound, straightforward advice. No confl icts of interest/unbiased advice for individually tailored solutions.

1460 NE Medical Center DriveBend, OR 97701 • 541-382-9383

www.corapc.comin conjunction with:

www.cascademedicalimaging.com

CALL 541.382.1811 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE IN THE NEXT EDITION OF U MAGAZINE.

Relieve Tension & Stress!Private Infrared Saunas

Full Body MassageInfrared Comfort Domes

Oxygenate & Detox the BodyImprove Circulation - Immune System & more!

Call for an appointment today!541 • 549-HEAL (4325)

www.innerbalances.com | 492 E. Main Ave. | Sisters


http://cascademedicalimaging.com/

http://bendspineandpain.com/

http://rumerfinancial.com/

http://clear-complexions.com/

http://www.roots-salon.com/

http://westsidefamilyclinic.com/

http://www.morrowsewingandvacuum.com/

http://thecenteroregon.com/

http://www.hansmannandsons.com/

http://centraloregondermatology.com/

http://partnersbend.org/

http://innerbalances.com/

Welcome to the rest of your life. by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin

Enjoying your time on vacationEven well-intentioned vacations can turn sour. Here are some tips for spoilage.

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.”

— Lori Gleichman

Welcome to the rest of your life … on vacation.

Or at least I can wish that life would be a constant vacation. It’s when we sleep in, let ourselves be talked into crazy things like zip lines, and eat ice cream without guilt.

I actually came late in life to the concept of vacation. Growing up, vacations were most often visits to the grandparents or camping in the rain. We couldn’t afford Disneyland or Hawaii, but there was one relatively disastrous trip to Glacier National Park.

The memory lives on in a photo of my family standing in a line against a mountain backdrop with faces that were scowling, frowning, pouting, furious and blank — all in a row. We were a family not meant to be confined in a borrowed Winnebago for 10 days.

As a result, I never take vacations for granted. What, where, when, how much time and money can we afford are delicious details leading up to a “great time.”

I savor vacations with almost maniacal anticipation, so each one must count. It should break the routine; refresh the body, mind and spirit; and become a cherished memory of “that time we saw the crown jewels, passed through the Panama Canal, or swam with manta rays.”

But since I invest so much emotional currency into vacation, I also recognize we need systems to ensure our slice of temporary paradise is as perfect as possible. These won’t work for everyone, but it you’re having trouble having fun, consider these tips for your next trip.

1. Take turns. As compatible as you may

be, no two people have exactly the same idea of fun every day, all the time.

Take turns choosing what kind of vacation you’ll take (cruise vs. primitive camping), what daily activities to plan ... even where to eat. Take each other’s extreme dislikes and capabilities into account, but don’t resist ideas just because it’s not your first choice.

In 25 plus years of vacationing together, my husband and I have both reluctantly done things that turned out to be wonderful experiences.

2. Cautiously loosen the grip on the credit card. Traveling, lodging and budgeting for meals can max out the credit balance before you even leave. But it’s no fun if you get someplace great and then just sit on the beach because that’s free (maybe).

My husband and I actually switch roles on vacation. He’s generally the spender at home, but he becomes the biggest tightwad in the world on vacation. This while me, the saver, whips out that credit card with amazing ease.

So, I remind him of the reasons for vacation in the first place, and he remembers that I’ve squirreled away money for months to pay for the extravagances happening now.

3. Perfect your negotiating.As a result of our differences, we’ve honed

negotiating to a fine skill. Imagine watching others touring a city on Segways and a conversation that goes like this:

Me: I’d love to do that.Him: It’s too expensive.Me: It would be fun, and we’ve never ridden

Segways.He shakes his head and scowls. I sigh and

roll my eyes.

Him: You’ll fall off and break something. Me: I’m not that uncoordinated.Him: A look that says “really?”Me: It’ll be fun.Fast forward to early evening, and the

husband is Googling something.Him: I guess it would be fun.Me: We can eat in tomorrow night.Him: The training and tour takes about

three hours. Morning or afternoon?Me: How about morning. Then we can

drive to the beach. 4. Take your technology with you.Two devices that have minimized anxiety

and optimized vacation happiness are a portable GPS and cell phones. With those, we’ve lost the fear of getting lost.

With the GPS, we can put away maps and stop arguing. I just cede my co-pilot position to the lady in the box, which has a much better sense of direction, and my husband is much more willing to obey when told to turn right.

Once out of the car, we wander more freely, popping in and out of shops and stopping to read historic markers knowing that out of sight isn’t out of the cell phone range if we get separated.

5. You bring it, you buy it, you carry it.When packing, I’m always tempted to

shove in some more shoes and extra books. But then I remember I’ll be throwing that bag into the overhead bin and probably carrying it up some stairs, so I refrain from adding another pair of cute sandals.

After all, I already know I’ll be negotiating who is carrying home all the stuff “we” buy in one of my credit card episodes.


F E AT U R I N G

! Offering Only the Finest Quality Vacuums & Sewing Machines

! Servicing ALL Vacuum Cleaner Makes & Models

! The Largest Selection of Threads in Central Oregon

! Software, Accessories & Notions

! State-of-the-Art Classroom & Lots of Classes

Embroidery | General Sewing | Machine InstructionQuilting | Serger Instruction | Software

MORROW ’S SEWING & VACUUM CENTER | 304 NE 3RD STREET | BEND | 541.382.3882www.morrowsewingandvacuum.com

Serving Central

Oregon for Over 40 Years!

We SellSeboMieleSimplicityLindhausPfaffRoyalHusqvarnaVikingBaby LockWe ServiceOreckDysonHooverEurekaDirt DevilBissellSanyoPanasonicSharpKirbyAnd many more ...

http://www.morrowsewingandvacuum.com/

Documents

U Magazine - June 2011