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September 2012

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longer return home, grandparents, siblings and friends who have suffered all of the above. The children not wanting to come at first because they don’t want to be the only one, because they don’t want to have to answer all of those questions about the person who died in their lives, because they have been trying so hard to not feel those heavy, difficult emotions that comes from thinking and talking about the person they loved. Then they keep coming because they realize that they aren’t the only ones, they don’t have to explain their stories and that they aren’t the only ones to feel the way they do. They keep coming because someone else has been there, someone else “get’s it”, and they are no longer alone in their experience.

The amount of time, thought and preparation that goes into making a grief camp successful takes months. The kids don’t care that each activity they participate in at camp has been thoughtfully planned by a professional grief counselor. They don’t care that the fun, energetic and creative projects offered are designed to add to their developing coping skills. That those activities are intended to provide them life long skills in expressing and managing the difficult and stressful situations that will arise in their life. The end goal for camp is that the child feels that they were able to tell their story, be heard, and that they are not the only one. For the past five years, Camp Courage has been able to do that for over 180 kids throughout Central Oregon.

by Eileen Grover It happens every year. The campers start arriving for the 1st day of camp, a little hesitant, a little past nine o’clock. The younger children hiding behind the legs of their family, curious and guarded, not sure if this is what they want to do. The older children, stand back farther, little eye contact, guarding themselves for what is surely the worst camp ever. The returning campers, excited, happy to come and ready to start playing, happily say goodbye to family and eager to begin the day. What else would you expect for the starting of a four day grief camp – the camp no child wants to go to. The camp that requires strength and courage even to show up.

Welcome to Camp Courage. If you sometimes feel like the only kid to have someone close to you die, this is the camp for you. Every year at least 40 children are signed up to attend camp. Not all make it to the first day, but those that do, come back the next day, earlier than expected, smiling and ready to get the day started. There is great comfort for a child to feel “normal” with their peers, and if you have had a parent/sibling or someone close to your heart die there is a long time that you don’t feel “normal”, if ever. For four days in the middle of summer, for just a little while, you can.

The children come from LaPine to Madras, the littlest at 5 years and the oldest at 14, all have different backgrounds, different stories to tell. Stories of mothers and father’s who had battled their illnesses and died, parents who were torn from their lives because of an accident, fathers and brothers who have served our country to no

Grief is the natural response that happens after a loss, there is no right or wrong way to grieve; rather, it is more about healthy and unhealthy ways of expression. Grieving is such a personal and individual experience, the way a person grieves depends on many factors, including personality, coping style, life experience, faith and the nature of the loss. There is no “normal” way or time frame for grief.

When it comes to children, they tend to grieve more through behaviors and play than words, they often don’t want to “talk” about their feelings. Grieving children do not need to be taught how to grieve as much as they need to be encouraged to make their own meaning of their loss. Expressions of grief help with the healing process and the form that expression takes varies. What matters most is that a child feels heard, understood and that they are not alone in this experience.

So what happens when you find yourself in a place where you, your children or a child you know is suddenly faced with the overwhelming feelings of grief? There is support out there. Partners In Care provides grief support to the community and has designated a Children’s Grief Counselor to further support the children and families in our community through those difficult times. Children’s grief support is not only limited to camp -- additional services offered through Partners In Care are: individual and family grief sessions, school-based support groups, a family support group called “My Friends House” and Camp Courage, an annual summer camp for grieving kids. These services are made available as a result of the generous support from Partners In Care and the donations from the caring people in our community.

Eileen Grover MSW is Children’s Bereavement Counselor at Partners In Care. For more information, reach Eileen at eileeng@partnersbend.org

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Bite Blocker is an all natural insect repellent that was brought to the US from Switzerland in the mid 1990s by Consep Inc., a Bend company. The company no longer exists, but Bite Blocker is back on the market, manufactured in North Carolina. The 1990 era formulations were more effective against repelling mosquitoes than all deet products I have tried. The new products are greatly improved over the original products.

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Dual Sport Riding

by Susan Zimmerman Adventure touring on motorcycles is the fastest-growing sector of motorcycling in the world. Central Oregon is representing that growth in a big way. With the area’s OHV trail systems and the little-known Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route, the stage is already set for loads of motorized fun right in our back yard. Adventure touring is super hot in motorcycling right now. Broadly speaking, adventure touring is usually done on dual-purpose motorcycles which are street-legal but also handle well off-road and in technical trail situations. These bikes are outfitted with nifty extras and upgrades for long-distance riding, such as big gas tanks, DIY luggage areas for camping gear, and stickers from all the cool places they’ve been, like Vietnam or Sisters.

Dual purpose motorbikes come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, with more or less knobby tires, more or less suspension, and more or less engine size, depending on your dirt-to-road adventure ratio.

In dirt motorbike riding parlance, there is another type of bike used for adventure touring called a “dual sport” bike which is more dirt bike and less street bike, and which is used in more technical or aggressive off-road riding. Both dual sport and dual purpose bikes are used on trails and roads in Central Oregon for fun, transportation and in competitive events such as Enduro. The adventure touring bikes get dirty, dusty, and sometimes break down, testing the riders’ mechanical skills and highlighting the importance of self-sufficiency while on trail.

Adventure riders in Central Oregon are especially lucky to live in this area because of the proximity to the Oregon Backcountry Discovery

Route (OBDR), the first of its kind which has inspired similar trails in Utah, Washington and Colorado. The OBDR is a 750 mile loop of 95 % off-road trail which takes motorcyclists and 4-wheelers alike from the border of California all the way to Walla Walla, via Central Oregon.

The trail is at least two-tracks or better throughout. The popularity of adventure riding in this area has certainly helped spawn several successful businesses, including many local motorcycle shops and Giant Loop, an adventure touring luggage manufacturer with a unique soft saddlebag product which loops around the back of the motorcycle’s seat, like a yoke. Harold Olaf Cecil, a Giant Loop founder and adventure riding enthusiast says he’s been contacted by riders all over the world claiming Oregon’s trails are world class. “When a German or Italian wants to go adventure touring for hundreds of miles, they load up their bikes for Morocco. We have it in our back yard,” says Cecil.

Another sign of the times for adventure touring in Central Oregon is the advent of dual sport motorcycle rental businesses in the area.

South of Sunriver, Billy and Stacie Benedict opened Oregon Dual Sport Rental and Adventures last year. According to Stacie, business is picking up as out-of-towners find them on-line and plan tours of the region on their bikes. Another dual sport motorcycle rental business called High Desert Adventures was opened in Prineville, and provide fully-supported and guided tours, including a 450-mile Wild West Desert Tour and a Ghost and Mining Town Steens Tour.

This year Bend has scored a major event in the world of adventure riding. Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM is holding their 9th Annual Rider Rally at Mt. Bachelor Village from September 14 - 16.

The rally features test rides on the latest KTM models, technical and riding seminars, and guided tours of the area’s roads and trails. The Rally is advertised on KTM’s website as an opportunity for “riders of all skill levels to ride with and learn from adventurers all over the world.”

Registration for the event is required – pre-registration cost is $125 or $160 at the event.

For anyone curious about the world of adventure touring or anyone looking for more folks to ride and connect with, a very enthusiastic regional rider’s forum is on line at www.benddualsport.com.

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Roller Derby

by Susan Zimmerman The country’s roller derby resurgence has been breathtaking.

Called the fastest-growing sport in the world, roller derby has recruited thousands of courageous and competitive women into its well-organized leagues and teams, who have then given themselves hilarious and terrifying monikers, donned amazing costumes, and skated their hearts out for charity and for their fans. Bend’s largest roller derby league, the Lava City Roller Dolls, do all this and more.

Have you been to a bout (that’s what they call a ‘game’)? Roller Derby is played on a track with two teams of 5 skaters who skate simultaneously in a counterclockwise fashion. One girl from each team is the designated “jammer” who will be trying to score points by lapping members of the opposing team. One point for each skater passed. She has to go fast on her skates to do that. Her teammates help her by preventing the opposing jammer from her forward progress. How they block that jammer, and how the jammer laps to victory anyway, is where the action explodes! In other words, Roller Derby is a contact sport, with crashes. Sometimes as many as 600 spectators witness these bouts.

Lava City Roller Dolls has 50 to 70 active members of Bend’s flat track roller derby team, which was founded in 2006. They are women of all different ages, motivations and occupations. They are athletes who regularly compete against one another as their home team

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night, they went as far north as the Arctic Circle, participated in Oregon Dual Sport Rental & “Dust to Dawson”, visited Denali Adventures is a new dual sport National Park, and toured the motorcycle rental business here in Kenai Peninsula.

Central Oregon. Owners Billy and Stacie Benedict are a husband and You’re probably asking yourself wife team. Billy and Stacie have “What is a dual sport motorcycle?” been riding together since 2005 Dual sport motorcycles are made and got into adventure riding to be ridden on highways as in 2009, when BMW introduced well as unpaved roads. 70% of the F800 and F650GS twins. the roads in Central Oregon are Together they have ridden all over unpaved, making a dual sport the western United States. Last motorcycle the perfect way to summer Billy and Stacie spent get off the beaten path, and to three and a half weeks riding see the parts of our beautiful through British Columbia, Yukon state that are not easily reached Territory, and Alaska. Riding dual by other means. Some of you sport motorcycles the whole might be familiar with the “Long way, and tent camping every Way Round” series, starring Ewan

incarnations the Moulin Bruise, Nerve Agents, and 12 Gauge Rage, and against other Western leagues in far-away cities such as Boise and Sacramento with their all-star travel team the Smokin’ Ashes. They play for rankings, of which currently our Dolls are #26 in the Western Division of the Woman’s Flat Track Derby Association. These ladies skate for glory and charity, partnering with other local non-profits to fundraise for groups who work with women and children, such as Saving Grace, KIDS Center, and Boys and Girls Club.

In the Bend sporting community, we do a lot of individual competition.

We go head-to-head against ourselves and one another in 5ks, marathons, and biking events. We also spend wonderful time alone in pursuit of awesome powder on the mountain or wildflowers and views while hiking. In the midst of these rugged, individual activities, it’s nice to consider that an all-female league of athletes is coming together weekly to practice and perfect their game, and competing against other teams from other cities. They thrill to work like a machine, and gather all the graces that being part of a team bestows, like communal goals, loyal friendships, and sweet victories only they can taste.

Interested in skating as a Lava City Roller Doll? Don’t worry if you have no clever name yet. You need guts first! Just bring your skates and your courage to tryouts this September 11, 5:30 – 7:30 and September 13, 5:30 – 7:30 at the Midtown Music Hall on Greenwood. Have a little one at home at least 9 years of age? Junior Derby is a major part of LCRD, with Junior Derby bouts taking place before every regular home bout.

The first Sunday of every month at Cascade Indoor Sports beginning at 9:15 am, new, young skaters are welcome at Junior Derby practice.

Roller Derby: Lava City Roller Dolls Want You! Featured Event: Season Opener When: September 8, doors at 4 pm, bout begins at 6 pm Where: Cascade Indoor Sports More Info: www.lavacityrollerdolls.com

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Ewan and Charley rode Dual Sport motorcycles around the world, and documented their travels in a TV miniseries that helped introduce the sport to the mainstream. Dual sport or “Adventure riding” is becoming extremely popular among motorcycle riders, and Central Oregon is one of the premier destinations for dual sport riding.

Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures has seven motorcycles available for rent: Kawasaki KLX 250, Suzuki DRZ 400, 2 Kawasaki KLR 650’s, BMW Dakar 650, BMW F650GS, and BMW F800GS. All of these bikes are perfect for a ride to China Hat, or the top of Paulina Peak.

Rent a dual sport for several days, load it up with camping gear and head to the Oregon outback! The Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route, or OBDR, has become a popular route among dual sport riders from all over the country. Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures has taken reservations from customers who are eager to try this challenging route this summer. For more

information on the OBDR, go to www.oohva.org and click on Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route. Billy and Stacie have lots of maps and ride suggestions for you. If a guided ride is what you’re looking for, they will gladly take you out for the day and show the local sights.

If you have ever thought about owning a dual sport motorcycle, but you’re just not sure where to start, you can rent different models and sizes of bikes at Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures. Once you have figured out the size and brand of bike to suite your needs, you can purchase a new one at Pro Caliber Motorsports, and they will reimburse you up to three days of your rental fee. (Excluding insurance fee.)

If you are an endorsed motorcycle rider and you’re over 21, come on out to Oregon Dual Sport Rental & Adventures, and see what adventure riding is all about!

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Safety Tips and Recommendations

on Preventing Cycling Related Injuries

For more information you can visit me at www.dougbordanpt.com and take a look at my blog where I talk about postural tips while cycling. Just remember, be safe and stay intact.

by Doug Bordan, PT There are so many fun sports and activities to do in Central Oregon.

That is why so many of us live here. With that being said, the more activities and sports available the greater the chance of injury. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time or you are an old timer doing an activity, there is always a chance of getting injured. Being a physical therapist and personal trainer, I know and understand injury first hand. My job is not only to help you recover from injury, but also to help prevent injury. Prevention is what I am most passionate about.

It is great to go out and have fun, but if you keep getting injured or can’t participate because of an injury, then you are missing out on all the fun.

No matter what activity you choose, one of the most important things is that you take the necessary safety precautions. I am not going to focus on this, but it is definitely worth mentioning. I am going to focus on common injuries and how to prevent them. One of my favorite activities is riding a bike or cycling. Whether it is road riding, mountain biking, or just cruising around town, it is always nice to be on a bike. It is also a great way to save money, if you can commute by bike to work or school.

Some common riding injuries are knee pain, neck/back pain, wrist pain, and urogenital problems. I won’t talk about head injuries but just to let you know that by wearing a helmet, you can decrease the chance of a head injury by about 85%. So wear your “brain buckets” out there!

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The knee is probably the most common site of injury. Pain in the front of the knee can be caused by having the seat too low, pedaling at a low speed, using your quads too much when you pedal (coupled with a possible imbalance between the hamstrings and quads), and misaligned bicycle cleat for those that use clipless pedals.

When riding, people like to stay in one position for way too long.

This can literally cause a “pain in the neck.” You can help avoid this by doing some shoulder shrugs or neck stretches to relieve tension.

If the handle bars are too low this can cause you to round your back, putting strain on the neck and back. Tight hamstrings and/or tight hip flexors can also make you round your back which in turn can cause the neck to hyper-extend. Stretching these muscles on a regular basis, will help create flexibility and make it easier to maintain proper form.

Getting the bike professionally fitted will also help prevent injury and promote correct form. Also, varying your grip on the handlebars will allow you to use different muscles and prevent them from being over-used and fatigued.

When riding, you should avoid keeping your arms straight or locked out. A slight bend is important, because it acts as a shock absorber, especially for those who like to ride on bumpy surfaces. Again, varying your hand grip will help reduce pain or injury in the wrist/forearms.

Padded gloves and stretching the fingers and wrists regularly and before riding will also help.

One huge problem, although most men don’t like to talk about it, is people can can numbness and pain in the urogenital area. This is caused by compression the blood supply to the genital region. A wider seat, changing the tilt of the seat, increased padding, and a seat with part of the sit removed can help.

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Ultra Running

by Susan Zimmerman What’s better than a trail run? For some, ultra-marathons are the ticket. Ultra-marathons are running events longer than marathon distance (>26.2 miles), usually taking place on trails. Lucky for us, Bend now has its own ultra-running event on the trails, the Flagline 50k, now in its third year. Flagline is the last race of the Oregon Trails Ultramarathon Series calendar, which features a total of nine events. Flagline is also the host race of the USA Track & Field 50k-distance Trail Championships. Taking place this year on September 22nd, Flagline is 31 miles of supported trail running that begins at nearly 6,500 feet elevation, tops out at 6,900 feet somewhere in the middle, and treats you to loads of ups, downs, and mountain beauty all through. And the course truly is a beauty bonanza.

One guy who enjoys slowing down to smell the roses and take in the views is Flagline’s race director Dave Thomason, aka SuperDave.

SuperDave is the dude at the beginning of the Dirty Half, the Horse Butte 10 Miler and Flagline who makes fun of the speedsters who will win the race (“They only run for just over an hour! The rest of you can do twice that!”).

Thomason recently told me about a trail half-marathon he finished in which the scenery was so overpowering, he paused to have a gander, and watched serenely as a stream of people passed him.

Enthusiasm and awe pulse through all the kindred spirits on Central Oregon’s trails every day, from seasoned amateurs up through our local hero-gazelles like Max King (winner of last years’ Flagline 50k) and Katie Caba (2010 USATF Marathon Trail Champion). According to Thomason and countless other Central Oregon ultra-runners, the bigger picture lies simply in the being out there. There is camaraderie, certainly. Pushing your personal limits and discovering what you’re capable of, sure. And there is good oldfashioned competition in your age-group, if you go in for that kind of thing. But the big draw seems to be in the communing with forest, view, sky and air. Ultra-running has to do with spending loads of time in nature, in motion, and noticing and interacting with what’s around you.

I confess to being one of the thousands in 2006 who read Outside Magazine’s “Best Trail Running Town” article, and said to themselves “yes”. One real estate bubble bursting and three years later, my dream of moving back to the Northwest was a reality. For trail running, my chosen recreational activity/spiritual practice, I have not been disappointed. Speaking for all my kindred spirits on the trails, we continue to be amazed and humbled by what our area offers for variety, sublime beauty, and challenges for the trail runner.

This year the Flagline 50k cut-off finish time is extended to 7.5 hours for the normal start time pack, and 8.5 hours for the early starters. Take if from me, a 7.5 hour finisher from last year: you can walk up all the hills, trot around on the rest, soak in the creek half way through, and chat at the aid stations well within 8 hours. If you’ve got ultra-running on your bucket list, here’s your perfect, and perfectly beautiful, chance.

Ultra Running: No Need For Speed Featured Event: Flagline 50k Trail Run and Festival When: September 22, 2012 Where: Mt. Bachelor and trail systems thereabout More Info: www.footzonebend.com

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Crum told the Bulletin’s Beau Estes. “We won’t change a ton; it’s not broke. But at the same time you have to make it your own program.

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by Mike Ficher

“The biggest challenge once you get to the top is to stay on top.

We’ll have a big target on our backs, but we’re excited to defend that state title.”

Summit. Joe Padilla becomes the fourth coach in Storm history, moving from defensive coordinator to the head coaching spot, replacing Jerry Hackenbruck, who resigned after leading the program to its strongest season in years in 2011 at 5-5. Padilla hopes to build on that improvement and lead Summit to its first playoff berth since 2004.

“It’s exciting and at the same time overwhelming,” Padilla told the Bulletin’s Estes. “I’ve been at Summit for five years and have seen the evolution of the program. It’s been interesting, and it’s something I think I can put a positive spin on.”

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Sisters. Gary Hedin takes over on an interim basis after the recent retirement of long-time Central Oregon prep gridiron coach Clyde Powell. Principal Joe Hosang told The Nugget News that naming an interim rather than permanent coach was the most appropriate option.

“It’s just way too late to go out and search for a coach.”

The Outlaws, who have won five state titles and, as recently as 2007, played in the state title game, may have a challenge recruiting players with fewer than 40 reported interested in playing football at Sisters.

To say change is the operative word for the 2012 high school football season, particularly in Bend and Sisters, might be an understatement.

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Football coach carousel. New head football coaches at all three Bend high schools—Summit, Bend and Mountain View—the first time all three schools have changed coaches in the same season.

Sisters will also have a new football coach this season.

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Intermountain Conference juggling. Redmond moves from class 6A to 5A (joining the three Bend schools at that level) with the addition of the second Redmond high school, Ridgeview, joining Crook County at the 4A level.

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Ridgeview. The newly-christened Ravens will start with an experienced, successful hand at the football helm with former The Dalles-Wahtonka coach Andy Codding taking the reigns. After going 1-9 during his first of three seasons with the Eagle Indians, Codding led TDW to an 8-3 record and the second round of the state playoffs in his second season. They won the Columbia River Conference in his third season.

Ryan Cochran and Rick Wells return to Crook County and Madras respectively.

Bend, Summit, Redmond and Mountain View will comprise the 5A schools in the hybrid Intermountain Conference with Ridgeview and A crown. For the first time ever in their 30 plus year history, Crook County the league’s two 4A members.

Mountain View enters the 2012 season as defending state The 2012 season begins on Friday, August 31, 2012 with local schools champions at the 5A classification. playing eight or nine game schedules leading to a state playoff play-in Bend. After a storied 24-year head coaching career, Craig Walker game on Friday, November 2, 2012. At least that will not change for will wear only the athletic director hat this year for the Lava Bears. the 2012 season.

Assistant Matt Craven becomes a head coach for the first time.

“You’re going to see the same type of product at Bend High you saw in previous years--tough, hard-nosed power football,” Craven told Z21’s Keith Bleyer.

Mountain View. After leading the Cougars to their first-ever state title, Turner received an offer he could not refuse--a chance to return where he started his coaching career. Turner accepted the head coaching position at Cascade High School, where he served as an assistant from 1978 to 1984 after playing at Willamette University in Salem. He was part of the staff under coach Karl Elliott that led the Cougars to the 1980 state title.

“Coming to Cascade is like going home,” said Turner told the Oregonian’s Jerry Ulmer. “I have a lot of ties with Cascade. It was a place I had tried to get back to probably eight or nine years ago. This opportunity, everything kind of came together for myself and my wife.

“It’s more of a family-oriented move.”

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Former MV assistant Brian Crum takes on the daunting task of seeking a repeat, becoming only the fifth head coach since the school opened in 1978. “I’m real excited about going forward,” said

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Our daughter’s one true love is gymnastics. Since she was 4 years old, she has been turning cartwheels and looking for places to flip. We signed her up in a variety of beginning gymnastics instructions, trying several different facilities in Bend.

Eventually, one of her recreation class instructors suggested she join the competitive gymnastics team. My daughter competed for 6 months, but we had some concerns about the quality of the instruction she was receiving.

That’s when we found Cascade All Star Gymnastics.

code of conduct that they expect the gymnasts and their families to follow. They discussed proper nutrition for the athletes and outlined what she expected with respect to communication with the gymnasts, the parents and the coaches. It was so refreshing to have a gymnastic staff recognize the importance of a holistic approach to the sport.

Coach Lexy has been an excellent guide to help the girls clear the mental hurdles associated with gymnastics, and she inspires them to reach their own potentials.

Lexy and her staff at Cascade All Star Gymnastics are patient and Ever since we walked in the set clear, manageable goals for doors at CASG, we could tell this each of their athletes. organization was superior to the other gyms in town. I was Perhaps above everything else, we immediately impressed at the firmly believe that we can trust this organization of the workouts, collective group of professionals which kept the girls engaged and with respect to their knowledge working on discrete skills and about gymnastics, the assessment elements throughout practice. of our daughter’s skills and Without the extra unstructured advancement, and the fact that time she had been experiencing, they have each team member’s my daughter learned skills more best interests at heart. Lexy and accurately, worked harder and her staff welcome each and every was much less likely to get injured gymnast into her “family,” guides than before. Before she joined the and nurtures them as if they were team, my daughter was evaluated their own children. I have never by all three of the primary coaches felt this level of comfort with to determine if she was indeed any other adult instructor for our ready to be at team level. She took children. the rest of the season off so the coaches could teach her proper My daughter’s best friends are at alignment and form, as well as Cascade All Star Gymnastics. Her improve on her skills, strength life is this gym. We couldn’t be more pleased to work with Coach and flexibility.

Lexy and the other coaches as we At the first team parent meeting watch our daughter achieve her I attended, the staff at Cascade gymnastics dreams at Cascade All All Star Gymnastics reviewed a Star Gymnastics.

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E V Lo our health

The Net Worth of a Parent

By Jane Meyers

It’s September and kids are heading back to school. That usually causes a sigh of relief from the parent who has been spending extra time amusing the kids or making arrangements for their transport and care while the parent works. But it comes with its own set of challenges as sport practices and other activities kick in, and the need to monitor homework reappears.

Whether you juggle parenting with working for a living, or you get to focus on parenting full time, chances are you are busy—very busy.

Parents take the job seriously because the kids are worth it, right? But what about the parents’ value? We talk about net worth when we refer to financial assets, but aren’t you a great asset to your family? We take out life insurance as parents because we know the family would suffer financially as well as emotionally without us. But doesn’t it make even more sense to protect the asset?

A couple of generations into this trend and we see a pressure upon parents to volunteer in the classroom, drive kids to practice for a variety of sports and other activities, attend all the child’s events, prepare healthy meals, and ensure the kids are getting their homework done.

More parents than not are trying to do all this at the same time they are working for a living. It’s not surprising that the spark between exhausted parents often gets dim and, many times, goes completely out.

I don’t pretend to have the answer since I’m part of the generation that started the trend, but I really question if we may not have gone too far.

While I don’t think that it’s okay to ignore the needs of children, how can it be okay to ignore the needs of parents? Maybe this September is the time for you to take on a new subject: the care and cultivation of you! You don’t have to take this to a self-centered extreme but if you’ve been ignoring yourself to cater to your child, you may feel like that’s exactly what you’re doing if you spend any energy on yourself.

If this is hard for you, try asking yourself what you’d tell your grown up child if she or he were ignoring personal needs to take care of the kids. Sometimes it’s easier to imagine a wise answer when your protective parent is engaged than it is “just” for yourself. Don’t expect to get it perfect. Just remember you have a net worth too and begin to pay attention to nurturing that asset. In the long run it will benefit your children way more than the alternative!

Jane Meyers is a counseling hypnotherapist and owner of Positive Life Connections. She is the author of a book for adults called Magic Child, all about love and power from the inside out. She is also the minister at Unity Community of Central Oregon.

Most parents I know want to stay healthy for that very reason. You want to be there for your kids and maybe even future grandkids. The problem comes in finding the time to take care of yourself. This entails both physical steps like exercising and taking time to eat well, but also meeting social, mental and spiritual needs. The reality is you can’t meet all those needs perfectly. It will always be a balancing act. But unless you realize you too have a net worth, you’ll keep postponing those self-care steps.

I think the other piece we need to examine as a society is the assumption that the needs of the kids come before the needs of the parents. This was not always true.

If we go back to medieval times, or even the early 20th century, children’s needs were trailing way behind the economic needs of the family. Children were put to work in the field, sent into rich people’s homes as domestics, or sent into factories and coal mines to work.

School was a luxury and often ended early. It was only after WWII as the United States enjoyed unparalleled prosperity and a plethora of modern conveniences, that children began to enjoy a carefree life.

But this was still a generation where “children should be seen and not heard”.

Those baby boomers grew up and started exploring psychedelics, Eastern spirituality, organic foods and personal fulfillment…. options their parents had never thought about. This was a turning point in our country’s social evolution. From this point on, educated parents were trying very hard to raise children without the emotional scars they had received and with all the opportunities that money could buy and the talents that focused attention could cultivate.

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By Dr. Michelle k. Jackson

One of the most common skin conditions that I treat at my office for children is eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is an intensely itchy, inflammatory disease of the skin. This condition can drive children and their parents a little crazy. Although eczema can occur at any age, it is most common in infants and many times clears by age 18 months without treatment. When it does not clear by age two is often when I tend to see patients and their parents at my office. Eczema affects less than 10% of the population and is often associated with asthma and allergies.

The key to treating eczema is finding the cause if possible, and I emphasize if possible. I have found in addition to irritating contact by something on the skin from the outside such as laundry detergents or static cling sheets, food allergies and candida or intestinal yeast overgrowth are the two other common causes. The skin is an elimination organ of the body. Through it we excrete toxins that have built up on the inside and need to get out. I often see a rash such as eczema as a symptom of an underlying cause not the disease itself. By suppressing the symptoms of eczema, such as with cortisone creams, we are only driving the toxins in further into the body and not letting them come out therefore setting the body up for further issues if you do not treat the underlying cause.

I most often perform a food allergy blood draw test for testing food allergies. If the body detects a food as something that it does not like and decides to react to the food, the body makes antibodies to that specific food and the antibodies are what we detect through the blood.

There is a 96-food panel test that I use that is very comprehensive.

Food allergies can be difficult to diagnose without testing since these antibodies can be made from a few minutes after eating the foods up to a few days later so that is why the testing is helpful as it becomes hard to guess after a period a time. In general the foods that are often positive on the food allergy testing as a problem are wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, nuts and banana. Some people choose to take those foods out of their diet until the skin rash disappears and then add them back in one at a time to try to determine which foods may be the culprit. This can be done although it does take time and dedication and the food that you are reacting to may not be in the above list.

I have also found that candida which is a yeast organism living in the intestines can produce toxins as it dies off and reproduces on a daily basis can produce eczema rashes. I often test candida through stool testing but blood work, and urine testing are also a possibility. Candida is yeast that lives in the GI tract but if our normal GI flora becomes compromised through antibiotic use, hormones or cortisone use, the yeast begins to overgrow and takes over the digestive system.

Candida can also be passed through the birth canal from mother to infant.

I would also like to mention some dietary and supplementation recommendations. Some of these recommendations are to heal the gastrointestinal tract if there have been food allergies and some are to decrease the inflammatory cascade. By decreasing the consumption

of animal food such as beef and dairy can be helpful because these foods produce arachadonic acid which is pro inflammatory. The exception is cold water fish, which is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory in nature. Avoid preservative and food coloring and processed foods as much as possible since they often high in preservatives as well as additives and colorings and often cause inflammation.

As for topical preparations, I like chamomile and licorice extracts as they are soothing to the skin as well as aloe and coconut oil too. Since the skin can absorb from the outside to the inside try to use topical creams that have ingredients that you recognize, such as topicals that are a coconut oil base are great. Finally I will also recommend a few of my favorite supplements since they are useful for skin health and regeneration. The skin is constantly regenerating and the nutrients that are needed for that are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. I have found that Vitamin D, flaxseed oil, zinc, and the herbs Quercetin and bromelain and other antioxidant supplement are also beneficial. I firmly believe that finding the cause of eczema or any other condition is the best way to go.

Dr. Michelle Jackson is a local Naturopathic Physician. She can be reached at 541-385-0775.

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Ten Secrets for a Natural Birth

by Sarah Larson A healthy woman’s body is uniquely designed to give birth. If you desire the best start for your baby and the empowerment of a natural labor and birth, here are a few steps to reach that goal.

1. Stay healthy throughout pregnancy with good nutrition and exercise. Eat plenty of protein, minimize sugar and take time for thirty minutes of purposeful exercise to keep you and your baby healthy.

2. Choose a care provider, birth setting and labor support companions who will support your birth choices. Share your desires with your care provider early in your prenatal visits.

3. A basic understanding of labor and birth gained in a childbirth class will give you the knowledge of the process of birth, techniques for natural pain management, and the best way to make informed decisions from a consumer’s point of view. You will learn what to expect from your body, your partner and your birth place.

Knowledge breaks the cycle of pain, tension and fear. Include the support of a loved one, friend or professional doula at your birth. Don’t expect your doctor or nurse to be available for the continuous physical, emotional and informational support that a natural labor requires. Women who are supported by a doula are less likely to experience cesarean surgery, a vacuum or forceps assisted birth, the use of pain medication, and negative feelings about their birth experience.

4. Develop a birth plan, share it with our care provider and bring copies of it to the hospital. Recognize and explain that these are your preferences and, except for medical reasons, you hope to have their support in accomplishing a natural birth.

5. Allow labor to begin on it’s own. Medications used for induction can cause stronger, longer contractions resulting in distress to mother and baby. Unless there is a medical cause, avoid induction.

Your due date is just an estimate.

6. Stay upright and active during labor. Walking, swaying squatting and changing positions uses gravity to give your baby choices as he/ she finds the optimal position for birth. Spend time in the bath tub or shower since warm water is always soothing.

7. Be aware of the presence of your birthing hormones. Like all mammals, humans require an atmosphere of quiet, dark and private surroundings for the optimum birth experience. Interruptions and excitement inhibit the cocktail of hormones that facilitate the natural process of birth. Patience is a key word in every birth.

8. As you follow your body’s spontaneous urges to push, maintain an upright position - standing, kneeling, squatting and perhaps side-lying. The beds in the birth center at St. Charles are adjustable and when used properly enable a variety of upright positions for the second stage of labor. Gentle pushing will decrease damage to the perineum, and allow for a shorter labor with fewer decelerations in baby’s heart rate.

9. Immediate skin to skin contact and breastfeeding gives you and your baby the best start for bonding. The moment of birth requires challenging adjustment for the baby including breathing, keeping warm, swallowing, and digesting. These functions are all facilitated when the five senses are accommodated by immediate, continuous contact with the parents.

Now you know the ten secrets for achieving a natural birth. The World Health Organization and medical research confirms what common sense suggests; follow your body’s natural processes for a healthy, natural birth.

Sarah Larson is a childbirth educator and labor support doula. She has been with DONA, (Doulas of North America) and CAPPA, (Childbirth and Postpartum Assoc.) See her website at www.Learning2Birth.com

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by Dr. Terry Fong

2. EXERCISE: The brain needs oxygen to function. Exercise increases the flow of oxygen rich blood to the brain.

3. BREATHE: Again the brain needs oxygen. Try taking 100 conscious deep breaths in the morning before that next exam or before going to work and see what happens.

3. MANAGE STRESS: a study on lab rats showed that stress has been to shown to decrease the replication of cells specifically in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Enroll your child in a class like Yoga Calm or other activities they find enjoyable.

A clean diet free of harmful ingredient, chemicals, toxins and toxic byproducts may be just as important. We probably have heard that we should avoid foods with preservatives, colorings, and trans fats with good reason. Add these key nutrients for brain health to the diet:

School is back in session. Perhaps you may be looking for ways to get an edge on study skills. Maybe you are concerned about your kid’s performance in classes this year. Or you might wonder about ways to improve memory and learning for yourself.

I’m sure many of you have walked into a room and as soon as you get there you forget why it is that you went into that room. Whatever it is…whether its attention, memory, recall or thought processing that is the issue, it’s a sign that we need to take care of our cognitive health.

Of course there may be many reasons contributing to our brain health including toxicity, hormone levels, and social issues that should be addressed, but there are also some basic things we can do to buff up our brain health on a day-to-day basis.

1. SLEEP: Get enough sleep! This is the time to recharge our bodies and our minds. Sleep deprivation decreases attention and working memory. Aim to get at least 8 hours of noise free sleep in complete darkness every night.

HEALTHCARE

1. DHA. DHA is an essential fatty acid found in high levels in the brain. DHA can be found in fish. Look for a good high quality, cold processed fish oil tested for heavy metals such as mercury. There are not very many plant sources of DHA, but you can find it in algae, however. Supplementation with blue-green algae is available over the counter.

2. Phosphatidyl Choline. Choline allows the nerves of the brain to communicate properly. Choline is high in liver meat, egg yolks, soy beans, wheat germ and nuts.

3. Alpha Lipoic Acid. The brain is protected by a layer called the blood brain barrier, thus many antioxidants are unable to cross this barrier. Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that can cross this barrier.

Dr. Terry Fong ND is a primary care physician practicing in Bend, Oregon. She has nearly two decades of experience in the health care field working with individuals from pediatrics to geriatrics. Her passion is prevention. When she is not busy helping people successfully overcome their health struggles, you may find her running, hiking, or mountain biking. If you have questions regarding your health, call 541-678-5356.

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the Stars. Added event for 2012 is the COTA Brewery Challenge to raise 3000 for COTA. Location: Wanoga Snow Park. www.visitbend.com

September 9th

Open House/ Grandparents Day 3-5pm. Ice Cream, Special Treats for Grandparents and Music... what more could you ask for? OH... it’s free! Come help us kick-off the new school year (sorry kids!) with a fun celebration of music, family and friends. Find out about our wide variety of classes, workshops and private lessons. You’ll get to try your hand at many musical instruments and meet our instructors, your fellow students and parents. At the Cascade School of Music. www. ccschoolofmusic.org The Great Drake Park Duck Race 11-4pm. Please join us on race day and enjoy food, music, games and jump and play for the kids. Cost: Ducks for $5! Location: Drake Park. parking lot of Deschutes Historical www.visitbend.com Museum. www.visitbend.com

SEPTEMBER events

BEND

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Wrong Window!

7:30pm Wed-Sat, 2pm on Sun. From September 20th to October 7th. Van Zandt and Milmore pay tribute to Master of Horror, Alfred Hitchcock, with this comedy whodunit. Location: the Greenwood Playhouse. www. cascadestheatrical.org Richard III 7:30pm Wed-Sat, 3pm on Sun. From September 7th to September 22nd.

Jealous of his younger brother Edward’s ascent to the throne, a power-hungry and malicious Richard secretly begins to plot a takeover of the crown, and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become King.

Adapted for a modern audience with a modern voice. Cost: $18 per adult, $15 per student/senior. www.2ndstreettheater.com The Producers 8pm, Sept 14th ,15th and 19-22nd and 4pm on Sept 16th. Cat Call Productions presents Mel Brooks’ satirical dark comedy “The Producers”, featuring local talent in another crowd-pleasing musical. www. towertheatre.org FREE Fly fishing Lessons Now through the end of September, The Orvis Company retail store in Bend, OR will offer free fly fishing lessons every Tuesday, Thursday and MOST Saturdays, 10am to 12 noon.

Classes are complimentary to the public and a great way for families, friends and vacationers to enjoy the outdoors. www.visitbend.com

September 1st

Little Woody Barrel Aged Brew and Whiskey Festival 12pm. In the past, brewers served beer that had been aged in oaken casks. Once again, brewers are turning to these historical techniques for adding depth of flavor to their beers. The Little Woody celebrates this ancient brewing technique as adapted by American craft brewers, featuring beers aged in wine barrels, whiskey barrels and oak barrels, which uniquely flavors and intensifies the beer. Cost varies. Location: The

September 7th

First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm. Galleries in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District open their doors for these special monthly evenings. Most are already open seven days a week, but First Fridays are a special gathering for art lovers.

Many participating galleries bring in live music, new exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, plus the ever popular food and wine sampling. www.theoldmill.com.

Brandi Carlile Concert 6pm. Brandi Carlile at Les Schwab Amphithater. Opening band is Blitzen Trapper. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets are general admission: $35 plus service fees. www.theoldmill.com 3rd Annual Yogis Unite!

9am. YU! BEND is about uniting our community through yoga by bringing together yoga studio owners and instructors, yogis, musicians, local businesses, kids and volunteers to raise awareness of the benefits of yoga and help raise money for CAN Cancer. Cost: $25 Event Pass. Various Locations. www.visitbend.com

September 8th

Roller Derby 6:pm, Cascade Indoor Sports. Lava City Roller Dolls season opener, featuring a round-robin style tournament between their three home teams; Moulin Bruise, 12 Gauge Rage and Nerve Agents. www.lavacityrollerdolls.com Dash for Dad 9am. The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, the premier men’s health race and event series in America, is a heartfelt tight-knit community activity that brings together athletes, cancer survivors, physicians, caretakers, family members, and friends. Start at Bend Urology, run to top of Pilot Butte, and finish back at Bend Urology. Cost: $10-35. www. visitbend.com High Cascades 24 11am. 24 Hrs of Fun and a 16 mile loop just minutes from Downtown Bend. Do it solo or with a friend, or a team of 3-4 or 5-6 and Camp under

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Huey Lewis & the News 6:30pm. At the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Admission: $39-$78.

Reserve your tickets. www.theoldmill. com

September 12th

Poets 6pm. Poets Suzanne Burns, Tommy Gaffney, Jonathan Treadway, Jamie Houghton, and Cassie Moore at “The Nature of Words” in Bend, OR. Cost is free! www.visitbend.com

September 13th

festival-like atmosphere for the start and finish of the event. A combination of technical sections and miles of highly-acclaimed single track will test competitors as they gradually climb toward Mt. Bachelor before looping around and returning to town on a fast and fun descent. www.visitbend. com 1st Annual NAMI Road to Recovery 5K Fun Run and Walk 9am. 5K Run/Walk that winds it way up Awbrey Butte. Start/Finish will be at Cascades Hall on the Oregon State University Cascades campus.

Live music, free food, and prizes will be offered at the post-race event.

Information, education, and outreach from Central Oregon’s top mental and physical health providers will be present at the post-race event.

All proceeds will go to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Cost: $2030. www.visitbend.com Outdoor Portraiture 3pm. Do you like to improve your portraits skills or want to start a business with outdoor portraits, families, business people and senior portraits? This workshop puts you in the right direction. Our Pro Charlie Borland will give an overview of lighting techniques and participants will have the chance to work with models and lighting equipment.

Bring your camera and tripod and you will have the chance to shoot some pictures as well as using our lighting setup. Cost: $95. Location: Cascade Center of Photography. www.visitbend.com Author! Author! Presents Mitch Albom 6pm. As part of the new Author!

Author! literary series presented by the Deschutes Public Library Foundation, bestselling author Mitch Albom will present Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Bend High School Auditorium Cost: $20, $35, $75. www.visitbend.com

Photography Workshop 5pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by local photographer and the creator of the I LOVE BEND OR facebook page, Jill Rosell during a 3 hour evening Cycle Pub photo shoot adventure, around beautiful Bend.

Incluldes: 3 hours of instruction and demonstration, food and beverages, Cost $120 Requirements: a good understanding of your Digital SLR camera and willing to pedal. www. September 15-16th Under Pressure Steamroller Printing visitbend.com.

Event: 10am. Can you imagine using September 14-16th a steamroller as a printing press?

9th Annual KTM Adventure Rider No? You don’t have to - Atelier 6000 Rally launches an outdoor print shop for 8am. The KTM Adventure Rider Rally a live printmaking extravaganza on provides riders of all skill levels an September 15 & 16 from 10 am – 4 opportunity to ride with and learn pm. Road equipment turned into from adventurers from all over the a printing press? You can see it for world. The KTM Adventure Rider Rally yourself – and it should be this year! is designed for KTM 640, 690, 950 and The Under Pressure printmaking 990 Adventure and Enduro owners event, held every year since 2007, will but is open to all brands of street legal retire this year. This is your last chance motorcycles. Cost: $125. Location: to witness what a crew of artists can Mount Bachelor Village Resort. www. do with large pieces of plywood, lots visitbend.com of ink and one big roller. It’s the LAST September 15th ROLL Oregon Festival of Cars September 17th This festival is open to all sports Young Frankenstein and enthusiast cars of any vintage. 7:30pm. A young neurosurgeon British Cars will be the feature display. (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his Admission is $10 per adult, 16 and grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von under are free with a paid adult.

Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a USA Cycling Marathon Mountain funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty Bike National Championships lab assistant named Inga and the old 7am. Mountain Bike Marathon housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-.

Nationals heads to the bike-friendly Young Frankenstein believes that town of Bend, Oregon, for 2012. The the work of his grandfather is only historic Old Mill District will provide a crap, but when he discovers the book

where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind. Directed by Mel Brooks. Rated PG. Tickets: $9. www. towertheatre.org

September 18th

Blazing Saddles 7:30pm. The Ultimate Western Spoof.

A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor.

Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff in the west.

Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople. Directed by Mel Brooks. (1974) Rated R. Tickets: $9. www.towertheatre.org

September 19th

Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Enjoy live music and boat demos at Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe on the back lawn behind the store, on the banks of the Deschutes River.

Boat demos are 4-7pm, and music starts at 7pm.

September 20th

For the Health of It! 12pm. Join us at the Bend Senior Center where we will host our first outdoor health & wellness fair featuring The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Mobile Lab from Portland, including visual acuity, glaucoma, blood pressure and diabetes testing (3 hour fasting needed for diabetes testing). Educational seminars, fitness demonstrations, local health and wellness practitioners and much more! Don’t miss the BBQ sponsored

by PacificSource Medicare. Cost: Free!

At the Bend Senior Center. www. visitbend.com Eliminating Pain 5:30-6:30pm. A talk given by Dr. Terry Fong of Natura Healthcare. At the Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road. Register at 541-3897275 Wild and Scenic Film Festival 6:30pm. The Bend stop on the national tour is presented by E2 Solar and is hosted by Oregon Natural Desert Association. All event proceeds benefit this local nonprofit organization. In addition to entertaining films, the event features giveaways, a raffle and opportunities to get involved in local conservation efforts. Tickets will sell out. Advance purchase is encouraged. Cost: $10.

Location: The Old Stone Church. www.visitbend.com Wild and Scenic Film Festival 6:30-9pm. Enjoy stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and passionate storytelling that informs, inspires and ignites the activist in everyone. The Festival is a prime opportunity to learn about ONDA’s most recent efforts to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s deserts and how you can support our work and get involved. This year’s Festival will be held at The Old Stone Church, 157

Northwest Franklin Ave., Bend. Tickets through your journey to finishing a are $10 or $30. www.envirocenter.org challenging 50k run. www.visitbend. com September 20-22nd High Alpine Half Marathon Desert Conference XXVI 3pm. The Oregon Natural Desert 9am. Course will share trails on the Association (ONDA) and fellow Flagline 50k course. It will start and conservation partners are excited to Finish at the Mt Bachelor Nordic announce the return of the Desert center and from there head over Conference this fall! The Conference to Dutchman Snow Park. From provides a forum for land-managers, Dutchman it will head over to the conservation organizations, back section of the 50k course, a very academics and advocates alike to scenic section. The course will share educate and inspire one another, and aid stations with the 50k and will have collaborate on critical desert issues. a total of three stations on course.

The path will be mostly single track Cost: $50. www.visitbend.com with a little bit of dirt road after aid September 20-23rd 2. A quarter mile of pavement will be Leadman Tri Life Time Epic 250 needed to get you from Mt B to the 7am. The Leadman is an all-new trails but other than that it is all dirty. category in triathlons, as contestants www.visitbend.com. face an epic new total distance of SOLVE Beach and Riverside 250k. It throws down a gauntlet of Cleanup challenges filled with new lengths of 10-1pm. From inland rivers to the swimming and cycling, yet places less coast, water connects us all. Join us emphasis on what is considered the to clean up and restore our beaches, most physically damaging aspect of rivers and wetlands. At statewide. ultra-distance triathlons - the run. The www.envirocenter.org Leadman was designed to completely challenge triathletes while showing September 25th the utmost respect to their bodies. George Winston 7pm. Grammy Award-winning pianist www.visitbend.com and multi-platinum selling recording September 21-22nd artist George Winston to play the The 8th Annual Bend Oktoberfest: Tower Theatre. www.towertheatre.

5pm. Sample traditional Bavarian org style music, beers, wines, foods, and absurd games of skill for prizes! Cost: September 26th Free! Location: Downtown Bend. Children’s Expedition Luncheon: The Power of Attachment www.visitbend.com 12pm. Join us for this free one-hour Bend-AR 12 and 36-Hour education & fundraising event. YOU Adventure Race 7am. Desert Dash and the can help PREVENT child abuse and YogaSlackers have joined forces neglect in our community. Keeping to create two amazing adventure Children Safe, Parents Successful races in Bend, Oregon. You can and Families Together! Cost: Free! expect epic singletrack mountain Location: The Riverhouse Convention biking, trail running, various types of Center. www.visitbend.com water activities, climbing and more! September 29th Location: Benham Falls Recreation Swinging with the Stars Site. www.visitbend.com 6pm. Come and see local celebrities and their professional dance partners September 21-23rd Getting the Love You Want Couples compete to take home the coveted Mirror Ball People’s Choice Trophy, Workshop Fri. 6-8pm, Sat-Sun 9-6pm. This the Judges’ Award and the Honorary weekend workshop is specifically Sparrow Fundraising Award. Your designed to help couples discover the votes help decide who wins and joy and potential of being together, who goes home empty handed! All while using their relationship for funds raised benefit Central Oregon personal change and growth. The Sparrow Clubs. Cost: $15 to $60 per Getting The Love You Want workshop person. Location: Bend Senior High has been designed by Dr. Harville School. www.visitbend.com

entertainment. Location: La Pine Event Center. www.lapine.org

Two Pianos Plus Two Voices 1-4pm. At the Wille Hall, Campus Center of COCC. www.cosymphony.com

“I Made the Grade” 5k Trail Run/ Walk 8:30-12pm. Starts at Rebound Physical Therapy. Ends at the top of viewpoint. Entry fee: $20 for adults, $10 for kids. www.visitprineville.org

Hendrix and is based on his bestselling book. It includes lectures, written exercises and demonstrations of communication and relationship tools. www.3riverscenter.com

September 22nd

Flagline 50K USATF National Trail Championship 8am. This will be the third running of the Flagline 50k trail run. Runners will be treated to a long tour of Central Oregon’s high country trails with amazing views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and Mt. Bachelor. The course has some great mix of old growth pine and lodgepole forests, above treeline single track, a couple of stout climbs, and a creek to cool the feet. 5 aid stations fully stocked with food and drink to power you

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September 8th

Rodeo Play Day 8am. Events: Barrels, Pole Bending, Key Hole. Entry: Rodeo Member: $10/youth, $20/adult. Non Rodeo Member: $15/youth, $25/adult. La Pine Rodeo Grounds. www.lapine.org

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Madras Saturday Market Saturdays, 9am-2pm at Sahalee Park,, B and 7th Street. www. madrassatmkt@gmail.com or 541489-3239.

Maragas Winery Grape Stomp!

11-6pm. Great Fun, Stomp Contests and Barrel Raffle! It’s a great event to bring your family to and experience the fun of turning grapes into juice with your tootsies. Central Oregonians must have great feet for the task because the efforts of 2010 resulted in wine, Central Oregon Tootsie, earning a silver medal in the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Coincidentally, wine made from last year’s Stomp will be released at the event and will be coined “Beat Red.” Tickets: $10 at the door, or $8 in advance. www. visitbend.com

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Skating Rink Open Friday and Saturday nights, 6-9pm. The Parks District operates a roller skating rink. It’s located in the gymnasium of Crooked River Prineville Farmers Market Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm at Prineville City Plaza, 387 NE 3rd St. Free. www.prinevillefarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

September 1st

2nd Annual Gobra Cancer Awareness Trail Ride 8-5pm. 10 mile ride, raffle, silent auction, candlelight vigil, scavenger hunt, and BBQ! Benefits go to local cancer families. www.visitprineville. org

September 8th

Fin in the Fall Arabian and HA/AA Show At the Rim Rock Riders Event Center at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon. Show begins at 8 am and is free to spectators. This is a Region 4 Qualifier. www.visitbend.com

September 15th

REDMOND ON GOING

Car Seat Clinics Redmond Fire Department Have local car seat technicians help you install your child car seat correctly for FREE! Statistics September 14-15th show that 8 out of 10 car seats are La Pine Fall Festival installed wrong! By appointment, 10-7pm. Business Expo, Heritage 3rd Thursday of every month 4-6pm.

Celebration, Gospel Jamboree. Questions: 541-504-5016 or go to Free Admission. Family fun and www.redmondfireandrescue.org.

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Redmond Farmers Market Tues., 2-6:30pm at Centennial Park, 7th St and Evergreen Ave. www.redmondfarmersmarket1@ hotmail.com or 541-550-0066.

Tuesday Market at Eagle Crest Tuesdays, 2-6pm at the Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Rd, Redmond.

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Music on the Green 6-7:30pm. Bank of the Cascades and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB proudly present the Hokulea Dancers - Hokulea, means Star of Gladness. Hokulea Dancers, is a talented and locally based Hawaiian dance troupe. Performing traditional island dances and acoustic drumming.

Bring the family to Sam Johnson Park for an evening of fantastic dancing and entertainment. www.visitredmondoregon.com

September 7-8th

Run to the Cascades Motorcycle Rally 10am. This years rally will feature headline entertainment in the Hooker Creek Event Center & out door arena.

Cost: $15 per day, $25 weekend pass, 12 & under free. Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. www. visitbend.com

September 7-9th

Sky Hawk Ranch 3 day Clinic Join us for a three day clinic on our extensive Trail Course with Mountain Trail National Champion Mark Bolender. Where: Sky Hawk Ranch; 6287 NE 33rd St. Registration: Contact Madison at 541-639-7030 or Madison@skyhawkranch.biz.

Cost: $425 for the full three day clinic! $20 a day to audit. Learn how to best negotiate obstacles and gain confidence for both you and your horse through Mark’s Unique Horsemanship techniques. All while enjoying Central Oregon’s spectacular scenery. There will only be a limited number of riders taken for this clinic so sign up today!

September 8th

29th Annual Oregon High Desert Swap Meet and Car Show 7am. Free Admission to the Public.

Special Antiques section indoor & outdoor with many dealers from the Pacific Northwest. Will feature Central Oregon Old Car Club and Classic Chevy Club. At the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. www.visitredmondoregon.com Festival of Culture 10am-6pm.

At Centennial Park, Redmond. www.latinocommunityassociation. org. 541-610-3075.

September 21st

SISTERS Sisters Farmers Market Fridays, 3-6pm at Barclay Park, West Cascade Ave and Ash Street. www.sistersfarmersmarket.com. proceeds benefit the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. September 1-2nd Sisters Western and Native Komen for the Cure and their fight Against Breast Cancer. Location: the American Arts Festival 10-4pm. Western and Native Sunriver Resort. www.visitbend.com American arts and crafts, live 24th Annual Sunriver Sunfest Wine entertainment, food, demonstrations Festival and much more. Location: Creekside Sunriver’s premiere wine tasting event moves to the new SHARC facility Park. www.sisterscountry.com for its 24th year! Here’s your chance September 7-9th to taste and enjoy the Northwest’s Sisters Folk Festival finest wines in a relaxed and festive Three days of some of the atmosphere! This outdoor event will best music you will ever hear. feature 20 wineries and more than 20 Location: Downtown sisters. www. food and crafts vendors. Live music in sisterscountry.com the SHARC’s outdoor amphitheater.

(Bring your picnic blanket or lowSeptember 9th profile lawn chair.) Two full days of Sunset Serenades at Aspen Lakes 7pm. Music with Joni Harms. Join us Sunfest activities on Saturday and for this free concert series brought to Sunday, Labor Day weekend. www. you by Aspen Lakes Golf Course and sunriverchamber.com Brand 33 Restaurant. Come early to September 2nd enjoy dinner with your friends and to Sunday Concerts at the SHARC save you seat on the patio.

5-8pm. Live music, food and fun at the www.sisterscountry.com new SHARC’s outdoor amphitheater.

September 13th

Bring a blanket or low beach chair for these live concerts which feature The Upstream Project Collaborative Stream Stewardship: 12-1pm. Hosted by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and the Conservation Alliance. Location: Whychus Creek in Sisters. www. envirocenter.org

everything from new age to light jazz and rock. FREE! Music will be the Michelle Van Handel Quartet.

Location: off of Circle 2 in Sunriver. www.sunriverchamber.com

September 16th

Cowgirls and Crowns Rodeo Queen Clinic 8-4:30pm. The clinic includes theory on all aspects of preparing for a pageant, including applications, photogenics, speeches, impromptu questions, interviews, horsemanship, rodeo knowledge, appearance, personality, and animal welfare, as well as a section for after you win the title. www.sunriverchamber.com

September 29th

Fly Fishing Festival in Sunriver Village Fly fishing demonstrations, vendors, castings and rods, kid’s activities.

The Festival benefits the Three Rivers Sports Scholarship Program and Deschutes River Conservancy.

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September 15-16th

Sisters Fall Street Festival Sat. 10-5pm, Sun. 10-4pm. Arts, crafts, food and entertainment. A silent auction benefits Sisters High School Art Dept. www.sisterscountry.com

September 29th

Sisters Fresh Hop Beer Festival 9pm. The 2nd annual event!

Admission is free and open to all; children are welcome. A taster pint mug is available for $5 and tasting tickets are $1 per 4-oz. taste. With live entertainment. Admission is free.

Location: Village Green City Park. www.visitbend.com

SUNRIVER September 1st

Sunriver says…So Long for Summer Concert in the courtyard, village-wide sidewalk sale, kids area and balloons for all kids! In the Village Mall. www. sunriverchamber.com

Redmond Art Walk 5-8pm. Downtown Redmond. www.visitredmondoregon.com Annual Dinner, Dance & Auction: September 1-2nd 6pm. Cocktails, dinner and auction. Second Annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause www.visitredmondoregon.com.

7am. Enjoy a unique race experience September 22nd for runners of all levels, as the Project Connect USATF certified course takes you All day at the Deschutes County through the area’s most stunning Fairgrounds. Once a year community high desert landscapes of Sunriver, volunteers partner with government Caldera Springs and Crosswater. All

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Sept. 1: Sunriver Sunfest, Wine & Food Festival, noon -7pm at SHARC Sept. 2: Sunfest at SHARC, 11-6 www.sunriversunfest.com

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E V Lo our pets Senior Pets What to expect

by Dr. Lauren Stayer

If symptoms are severe, then schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to go over other options. These can include medications (anti-inflammatory and pain medications) as well as acupuncture, laser therapy, or physical therapy. X-rays may also be beneficial to differentiate arthritis from other diseases as well as to know how to best manage your pet’s pain.

Dental disease is a common finding in older pets. Problems will vary and include dental tartar, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), broken teeth, and tooth root abscesses. Most cats and dogs will need at least one cleaning as a senior. Some animals will need an annual cleaning, depending on their breed and how fast they build up tartar on their teeth. Dental health is important in animals and it is a good idea to budget for a cleaning as your pet ages. If you can get their teeth cleaned earlier, you may avoid extractions as well. You can also do dental care at home including daily teeth brushing, dental rinses, dental chews, and dental food. Home care works best when you start at a young age or after any major tartar has been cleaned off. Consult your veterinarian to have your pet’s teeth examined to determine if they are in need of a cleaning.

Annual senior blood work and physical examinations are very important to help screen your pet for common illnesses. A complete panel includes a CBC (complete blood count), chemistry values, thyroid value (T4), and a urinalysis. Blood pressure is also a good value to have checked annually on your senior pet. These tests can

As many people know the average lifespan of our pets vary based on species and breed, but is much shorter than we all wish it could be.

Since pets live a shorter life, they are considered seniors at a younger age. The exact age a dog or cat is considered a senior pet varies based on breed and species. Cats and small breed dogs are generally considered a senior around 10-11 years of age, while a large to medium breed dog is a senior around 8 years of age. There are many things that pet owners can do at home to monitor their senior pet and help provide them with a good quality of life. At home you should try to monitor your pet for changes in appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in water consumption, changes in urination, changes in weight, coughing, or changes in activity. If these symptoms are noted you should consult your veterinarian.

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Controlling your pet’s weight is an important aspect of their life.

Ensuring that they are at a stable and healthy weight contributes to keeping them healthy. As a senior, your animal is going to slow down a little and their metabolism also tends to slow down. Switching your pet to a senior food may help to avoid your pet gaining weight as they age. Monitoring your pet’s weight four times a year can help to detect trends in weight gain or loss. It is important to get your pet on a scale (at home or at your veterinarian’s office) because you may not notice changes in weight since you see your pet on a daily basis.

Arthritis is a disease that can affect any pet. It is especially common in larger breed dogs, but can affect cats and small breed dogs as well.

The symptoms you may notice at home are reluctance to jump or go up/down stairs, slowness/stiffness when getting up, or reluctance to exercise/go on walks. For cats you may notice that they have trouble getting in the litter box and will start to urinate or defecate just outside of the litter box. If your pet has arthritis, there are things that can be done for your pet to keep them comfortable. You can start them on a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement as well as fish oil supplements.

You can take them for low impact exercise, including swimming and leashed walking. For cats, you can cut one side of the litter box to make it easier for them to get in and out of it. Providing ramps or stairs to decrease the amount of high jumping can also be helpful.

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assist your veterinarian with early detection of diseases. In cats, kidney disease and hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid gland) are very common. When detected early your veterinarian can help you manage these diseases. In dogs, hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is a common and treatable disease. Dogs also commonly get hearing loss and decreased vision. Unfortunately, cancer is a disease that affects animals. There are many different types of cancers that can affect dogs and cats. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health it is best to consult your veterinarian.

Dr. Lauren Stayer is a veterinarian at Bend Veterinary Clinic. She graduated from Oregon State University in 2009 and then did an internship in Boise, Idaho. She has lived in Bend for 2 years and enjoys all the outdoor adventures Bend has to offer. She was recently married and has 2 dogs, Emmy and Lucy.

As a veterinarian, I get asked about euthanasia very frequently. It is one of the hardest parts of my job and is one of the hardest decisions for pet owners to make. I view euthanasia as a peaceful ending and a gift that we can give to our animals who have always given us unconditional love. Most owners have a difficult time deciding when it is the right time to euthanize their pet. This is a very personal decision for every family and pet owner and is not one to take lightly.

I recommend consulting your veterinarian in order to help you make the best decision for your family and your pet. There may be treatments or medications that can be administered to help extend your pet’s quality of life. When you are considering euthanasia for your pet, the best advice I can give is to make a list of 5 or 10 things that your pet enjoys doing. This may change as your pet ages, but may include fetch, walks, getting attention from the family, food/treats, etc. The things that your pet enjoys contribute to a good quality of life and as they are participating less in these activities their quality of life typically decreases. Cats and dogs are very stoic animals and it is never easy to tell if they are in pain, but if you have any questions about their health or quality of life then you should consult your veterinarian to discuss your options.

Getting older may mean that your pet slows down a little, but it does not have to mean that they are less happy or healthy. They can still have many years as a member of your family.

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Shot Clinics Ready Your Child for School Walk-in Back to School Shot Clinics take place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the following date and at the locations below: August 27 - La Pine School Based Health Center August 28 - M.A. Lynch School Based Health Center August 29 - Ensworth School Based Health Center August 30 - Sisters School Based Health Center Please bring child’s immunization records and insurance information with you. Cost per shot for uninsured children is $15.19.

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E V Lo our pets

Happy Canines Come from Central Oregon

By Jodi Schneider McNamee

enjoyed the Fourth of July Pet Parade as I was dog walking. And don’t forget the ultimate relaxation at days-end which can include dining with your dog together at numerous patio area eateries! It can’t get much better than that!

Pets play an important role in our lives every day; they are devoted to us and are therapeutic in giving us a better quality of life. They give us so much; let’s not forget to give back as caring owners/parents making sure we know how to care for them.

I am a college art teacher and have been an animal photographer for ten years. I had no idea what this rugged rural scenic area had in store for me when I arrived here in Sisters with a new husband and two adventurous Siamese cats in tow. I am so inspired by this passionate pet friendly town that I recently changed careers. I now enjoy my new business as a pet photographer and am just finishing my Veterinarian assistant program and will be doing my internship at a local Veterinarian Clinic. We have recently rescued an adorable Chihuahua/Terrier mix from the Redmond Humane Society! Like I have said, I came here with two cute cats--and now we proudly have added to our family, four Bantam chickens, three dwarf rabbits and one resilient rescue dog named Oliver!

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I was elated to see my gut feeling about this pet lovers paradise come to life in print, after all I live right here in scenic Sisters, right next door to Bend since early 2011. I couldn’t help but notice those purposeful pets in many local businesses. I have never encountered such a unique bond between business owners and pets before. According to the article in this months (Sept. 2012) Dog Fancy magazine titled Dogs around the Bend, Bend, Oregon was named # 1 dog town USA for 2012. The most dog friendly town in the nation!

The canines of Central Oregon have their seasonal adventures too!

Many activities here are centered on man’s best friend throughout the year. This area has such diversity for our families that include dogs.

Cross country skiing and winter friendly trails. In the summer there is paddle boarding on the Deschutes River, where your dog can ride along. Off leash areas & parks so they can run and play! I especially

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SOCIAL MEDIA 101

by John Hammarley

up for failure. Remember, social media is where people gather to talk with each other. It’s not a place where I want to be sold something … unless one of my friends tells me it’s worth it. Then, I’m listening …..

If anyone tells you he or she is a social media expert, they’re lying.

I say that because the world of social media is so young and fluid, how could anyone really have enough knowledge to call himself or herself an expert? The U.S. Army social media handbook is already published in its third edition for Pete’s sake!

I’m both a consumer of social media as well as someone who tries to understand its ever-changing faces and strengths and pass along those lessons to my clients as well as anyone else who doesn’t look too bored at any party to which I’m invited.

A few overall lessons I learned that have stayed fairly tried and true during the exponential growth of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, et al: Whether it’s your website, blog or favorite social media site, you’ve got to keep it fresh. Provide new material or risk providing your followers/ friends a reason to look elsewhere for new information. It’s not enough to create a website or Facebook page and assume folks will keep coming back for more. You’ve got to give them more. Frequently.

I liken social media outlets to what my parents described in their day to be the telephone “party line.” Everyone’s ‘talking’ to each other on the same line, so be polite, but interesting. Don’t bore your friends with your breakfast menu.

Also, remember to keep social media “social.” It’s still the best way to benefit from it. That means you need to get involved by participating in discussions, commenting on blogs and offering recommendations.

In case you’re still wondering if being more active in social media can help you improve (or land) a job, remember this: last year 89% of companies used social media for job recruiting.

If you’re serious about keeping up with the Jones’s on social media, use these contemporary digital Cliff Notes: SocialTimes, Social Media Examiner, TechCrunch, and SocialMediaToday.

The University of Oregon is sure convinced social media is here to stay. The Ducks made a big splash recently by launching what appears to be college sports‘ first digital media command center to track chatter and push that ‘party line content’ over a variety of social media outlets. U of O staffers will distribute digital storytelling and promotional content through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other networks. They’ll also monitor fan conversation to answer question and interact with passionate followers.

Social media is a lot of things to a lot of people, but one thing I tell my clients over and over: if it’s not personal, it doesn’t stand much chance of winning more followers. If you try to market or sell your new invention or service in these new digitized communities the same way people have done in traditional media, you’re setting yourself

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ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED SEPTEMBER 3RD FOR LABOR DAY

BEND

601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/

Tuesdays

Toddlin’ Tales 10:15 & 11am. All Tuesdays EXCEPT September 4th.

Preschool Parade 1:30pm. All Tuesdays EXCEPT September 4th.

Wednesdays

Toddlin’ Tales 10:15am. All Wednesdays EXCEPT September 5th Baby Steps Story Time 11:30pm. All Wednesdays EXCEPT September 5th Know Coffee Know eBooks 1:30-2:30pm.

Thursdays Open Computer Lab 2-3:30pm.

Baby Steps Storytime 1:30pm. All Thursdays EXCEPT September 6th

62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/

Wednesdays

Toddlin’ Tales 9:30-10am. All Wednesdays EXCEPT September 5th

Thursdays

Preschool Parade 9:30-10am. All Thursdays EXCEPT September 6th

Saturdays

Saturday Stories 9:30-10am. All Saturdays EXCEPT September 8th

EXCEPT

September 9th

Second Sunday, Carl Adamshick 2-3:30pm.

September 13th The Library Book Club 12-1pm.

September 18th

Know Computers for Beginners 2-3:30pm.

Know Mexico Maps of Early Mexico – Conquest and Resistance 6:30-7:30pm.

September 18th The Library Book Club 12-1pm.

Know Word for Beginners 2-4pm.

September 25th Open Computer Lab 2-3:30pm.

September 29th

Know Mexico Dear Diego – Letters From Diego Rivera’s Russian Mistress: 6:307:30pm

LA PINE

September 12th

M&M’s Music, Movement and Stories 10:30-11am.

September 30th

Introducing Belluno, Italy Bend’s Newest Sister City 2:30-3:30pm.

September 15th

SISTERS

Friends Book Sale 10:30-2pm.

MADRAS

241 Southeast 7th Street, Madras For additional Library Events visit: http://www.jcld.org/

September 7th

Screen on the Green How To Train Your Dragon: 2pm.

REDMOND Wednesdays

September 25th September 27th

Block Party LEGO Universe at Your Library: 2:304pm.

September 13th

Pajama Party Storytime 6:45-7:15pm.

Know Classics 6-8pm.

September 26th

Growing Tales 11-12pm.

Open Computer Lab 2-3:30pm.

September 11th

16425 1st St., La Pine For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/ lapine/

September 19th

September 6th

827 Deschutes Ave., Redmond For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/ redmond/

September 20th

Fridays

Preschool Parade 10:30am. All Fridays September 7th

EAST BEND

Know Mexico Tamales! 12-1pm.

September 16th

Breaking Into the Art World 2-3:30pm.

CROOK COUNTY

175 Northwest Meadowlakes Drive Prineville For additional Library Events visit: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/crook/

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Preschool Parade 10:15 and 1:30. All Wednesdays EXCEPT September 5th.

September 5th

EXCEPT EXCEPT

Starting Kindergarten Storytime 10:15-11am.

September 8th Know Mexico Tamales! 12-1pm.

September 12th Teen Territory 2:30-4pm.

September 13th The Library Book Club 12-1pm.

September 18th

Pajama Party Storytime 6:45-7:30pm.

August 26th

The Library Book Club 6:30-7:30pm.

SUNRIVER

56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/ sunriver/

Tuesdays

Family Fun Story Time 10:30am. All Tuesdays September 4th

EXCEPT

September 1st

Friends of the Library Book Sale 12-5pm.

Thursdays

Toddlin’ Tales 10:15am. All Thursdays September 6th Baby Steps Story Time 11am. All Thursdays September 6th

110 N Cedar Street, Sisters For additional Library Events visit: http://www.deschuteslibrary.org/ sisters/

September 7th Know Digital Books 10:30-12pm.

September 8th Write Now! 1-2pm.

September 12th Teen Game Day 1:30-3:30pm.

September 14th

Know Mexico Myths and Realities of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico: 12-1pm.

September 18th

Block Party LEGO Universe at Your Library: 2:304pm.

Book Review

by Heather McNeil Youth Services Manager, Deschutes Public Library

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There’s nothing a librarian loves more than recommending good books, unless it’s recommending books to make you feel good. Which is just what I’m all about this month. Although one is a picture book, and the other a chapter book for the middle reader, I would be a happy camper if everyone, I mean everyone, read these two books. I think it would change the world as we know it.

A Bus Called Heaven by Bob Graham is about community, diversity, unity, and humanity, all wrapped up in a story about a lower income neighborhood that works together to save an abandoned, ramshackle bus with the name “Heavenâ€? taped to the front. Introspective, pale Stella is the one who declares, “It could be‌ours.â€? And so it happens, with the elderly, youngsters, tag-painting teens, tough bikers, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, and even birds, all coming together to paint, repair, decorate, and fill the bus to overflowing with a potluck of activity and camaraderie. It becomes a community center, and is loved and enjoyed until a tow truck driver threatens to haul away the “obstruction.â€? Stella will not allow it, and with her skills in table soccer, and everyone else cheering her on, she saves the day, and the bus. Graham’s illustrations are abundant with people of all walks of life, and there is much for all ages to discover and discuss. What would it be like if we all worked together‌.?

But sometimes it takes more than a bus to make people realize the importance of each individual, and how one person can truly make a difference. Auggie Pullman, in R. J. Palacio’s book Wonder, is not, physically, what anyone would consider normal. His face is horribly disfigured; think “Elephant Man,� but worse. He’s always been homeschooled, has endured 27 surgeries, and now, as he begins 5th grade, his parents decide to send him to a private middle school, believing he will get a better education while learning to cope with how the world will treat him. Auggie is well aware of the impact his appearance has on others, but he is still unprepared for the cruelty he must endure during the first few months.

But thanks to the school principal, and a few select friends, Auggie begins to be accepted just for who he is—a gentle, wise, often funny, guy. Told in alternating voices of those most affected by the boy’s observations and actions, readers will be sure to want deep conversations about that which is on the inside and the outside. This is an important book; read it and cheer.

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Walk to School Day Teaches Kids Safe, Active Transportation Options

by Annissa Anderson for Commute Options

October 3rd is International Walk to School Day, a fun annual event that teaches children how to get to school in a way other than driving with parents. Students from schools throughout Central Oregon will meet at a specified location within a mile from the school and arrive accompanied by faculty, parents and community partners on foot.

Walk to School Day is free – it does not cost schools or parents anything.

The nationwide event is coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes to School and is facilitated locally by Commute Options, middle and elementary school faculty and volunteer parents.

“This event puts safety first,” said Brian Potwin, Safe Routes to School manager and instructor for Commute Options. “The idea is to find the safest route to school by mapping your route first, then to walk to school accompanied by adults and other children,” he said. The safest routes include places to walk that are separated from traffic with planned street crossings at marked crossings.

For kids who do not already walk to school, Walk to School Day is an opportunity for them to see how they can do it, in a fun and safe environment. For kids who are already doing it, it’s a great time to show friends and neighbors how they can use active transportation in their daily lives.

In 2011, International Walk to School Day was celebrated at more than 4,000 events at schools across the United States, along with children and adults in 40 countries around the world. Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community.

“If you live within a mile of your elementary or middle school and haven’t tried walking with your kids to school, this is the day to do it,” said Potwin. Commute Options also assists parents with carpools and other creative ways to avoid driving kids to school in motor vehicles.

For more information about Walk to School Day, visit www.walkbiketoschool.org. For questions how to register or to volunteer for the event, contact Brian Potwin at brian@commuteoptions.org.

Commute Options promotes choices that reduce the impacts of driving alone. For more information about Commute Options, contact Jeff Monson, Executive Director of Commute Options at 541/330-2647 or visit www.commuteoptions.org. Annissa Anderson is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Bend.

SCHOOL EVENTS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS: September 5th for elementary, middle school, and 9th grade September 6th for 10th-12th September 7th for kindergarten September 4th is 6th grade orientation day Amity Creek Elementary September 17-21st Scholastic Book Fair Amity Creek Studio September 17-18th 9-3:30pm: Fall Camp Amity Shevlin Park September 21st 7-8:45am: Family Pancake Breakfast September 25th 9-12pm: School Pictures on the gym stage

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Art Academy Introduction to Drawing, Painting, and Clay This in-depth sequential art class is for those serious students who love making art and would like to build their basic skills in all areas of creative art-making. From drawing to painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking, students will build their art literacy (knowledge and skills) by understanding and using the elements and principles of design, the essential building blocks for all art and craft work. This 12-week course will guide students through basic skills, art history and cultural studies, critique and reflection, practice projects, and portfolio creation. Focus will be first on the young artist, having fun, and on expressing ideas and themes of special interest to each age level. $240 Sess: 1 | Ages 6-8 | M | Sep 17–Dec 17 (no class Nov 12 & 19) | 4pm-6 | Williams & Bommarito Sess: 2 | Ages 9-13 | T | Sep 25–Dec 18 (no class Nov 20) | 4pm-6 | Danos

Drawing Projects from Imagination and Observation Ages 9-13

This in-depth sequential art class is for those serious students who would like to build their basic skills in drawing while exploring tools and materials. The focus is on exploring with students the various artists’ works, their styles, and the reasons to draw. Both traditional and non-traditional media will be tested to explore ideas from imagined themes and observed items. Natural materials, landscapes and animals, people, literature and life are subjects for this 12-week course where students will learn and apply principles of art and design to their creative ideas. Pre-requisite: Previous art class experience. Please bring a 9”x12” sketchbook. $240 W | Sep 19–Dec 19 (no class Oct 31 & Nov 21) | 4pm-6 | Williams

Clay Hand-Building and Applied Design Ages 9-13

This in-depth sequential art class is for those serious students who love clay and would like to build their basic skills and creativity in the area of ceramic art. Students will learn principles of art and design, the essential building blocks for all art and craft work, in this fun and comprehensive course. With a focus on hand-building techniques and applied design, students will explore skills, idea development, art history and cultural studies through practice projects and highly creative, personal works by using applied skills. Pre-requisite: Previous clay class experience. $240 W | Sep 19–Dec 19 (no class Oct 31 & Nov 21) | 4pm-6 | Bommarito

Early Childhood

Art and More Ages 4-6

Art and literacy—a winning combination! Books will be read out loud and linked to each art project for skill development in both visual and literary arts. Your child will explore paint, clay, drawing and collage and learn important social skills. Projects vary each session. $105 Sess: 1 | T | Sep 18–Oct 23 | 1pm-3 Sess: 2 | TH | Sep 20–Nov 1 (no class Oct 11) | 1pm-3

Family Clay Studio Ages 5-12 with Adult Partner

Adult and child create together in this family-friendly class. Students will be introduced to basic handbuilding techniques to make unique pieces side-by-side, or as a collaboration. Projects will be bisque fired, then glazed the following week in an open studio setting for a final firing. $40 Sess: 1 “Fall Leaves” | SA | Oct 13 | 10am-Noon

Youth Clay Exploration Ages 6-8

Investigate the wonders of clay as you practice hand-building techniques to make a variety of sculptures and functional pieces. Use techniques like slab, coil, and extrusion to create original and imaginative artwork, and have loads of fun getting your hands into clay. $78 M | Sep 24–Oct 22 | 4pm-5:30

Clay Chimes Ages 8-12

Ceramic art doesn’t have to sit on a shelf; it can hang, move, and create music! Using handbuilding techniques, students will build a variety of ceramic sculptures that are meant to be enjoyed by the eyes and the ears. $78 T | Sep 25–Oct 23 | 4pm-5:30

Observational Drawing Ages 6-8

Family First Friday

Drawing is an expression of what you see. In this class we will spend time learning to LOOK at an object and focus on exploring the world of observation. We will touch on key terms and techniques but most importantly students will be encouraged to use unique and creative tools to observe what they see. $68

Ages All Ages

TH | Sep 27–Nov 1 (no class Oct 11) | 4pm-5:30

Let your creative juices flow in this self-guided exploration of art. Using the Art Station classroom and supplies, you and your children can create materpieces together! $5

Wheel Throwing

Sess: 1 “Exploring Paint” | F | Sep 7 | 9:30am-Noon | Staff

Ages 13-17

Art Start Ages 2-4 with Adult Partner

Experience the extraordinary world of art as you and your child draw, paint, sculpt, create collage masterpieces and more! Drawing and painting tools help your child develop fine motor skills, as well as open up their creative thinking and self-expression.

A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under two should be present during class. Projects vary each session. $72 Sess: 1 | T | Sep 18–Oct 23 | 10am-11 Sess: 2 | W | Sep 19–Oct 24 | 10am-11

Clay Start Ages 2-4 with Adult Partner

Experience the tactile world of art as you and your child work in clay. Working in clay is an excellent exercise for developing your child’s fine motor skills by learning to express the world in 3-D. A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under two should be present during class. Projects vary each session. $85 Sess: 1 | TH | Sep 20–Nov 1 (no class Oct 11) | 10am-11

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This is your opportunity to immerse yourself into just throwing pots on the wheel.

Learn to throw various shapes, trim your pots, and glaze your artwork. Class size is limited to seven so each student can work on the wheel the entire time. Price reflects limited class size. $105 TH | Sep 27–Nov 1 (no class Oct 11) | 4pm-5:30

Adult Day Clay Ages 14 and Older

This friendly day group provides a supportive and engaging clay experience. Open to all experience levels; practice new skills in this project oriented class. Work in clay as you experience the basics of hand-building, explore 3-D design, and practice at the wheel.

First bag of clay, firings, and tools included. $180

Beginning Wheel Throwing Ages 14 and Older

Beginners will learn basic wheel techniques: centering, opening, pulling, shaping, trimming, finishing, and glazing. This introductory class will start by exploring two basic forms: the cup and bowl. Emphasis will be on the successful integration of form and function. Returning students are welcome to focus and improve on the basics! Class is limited to seven students. First bag of clay, firings and tools provided. $150 M | Sep 24–Oct 22 | 6pm-9 | Kinder

Sess: 1 | M | Sep 17– Oct 22 | 12pm-3 | Bommarito

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Acrylics in Action

Ages 21 and Older

Ages 14 and Older

In this introduction to acrylic painting, students will practice the basics of this versatile medium while they experience the process of building a painting. Through class demonstrations and individual attention, students will create art from what they see using the fundamentals of color mixing, composition, and value. Supplies included. $180

It’s a little bit of art, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of inspiration! Each session will introduce artists to a different art medium, working in a relaxed atmosphere of fun and creativity. All supplies, two glasses of wine, and light appetizers included. $40 Sess: 1 Pastels | TH | Sep 27 | 6pm-9 | Kinker Pastel drawing detail by David Kinker.

W | Sep 19–Oct 24 | 6pm-9 | Kinker

Watercolor Fundamentals Workshop Series Ages 14 and Older

Materials , tools, techniques, and exercises will be explored to help the beginning watercolorist get started in this versatile medium. This single-day format is a great introduction for students with a tight schedule. Each session will provide a foundation of basic watercolor skills, with a different focus. Supplies included- paper available for purchase. $33 Sess: 1 “Easy Start 1-2-3” | M | Sep 17 | Noon-3 | Briggs

Mexi-Fresh & More

by Salvador Robles Jr. (age 17) It all started as an idea then it slowly formed into a plan as all dreams in life do, but there is a difference in my dream that separates it from many others. I made it a reality with the support of my family. MexiFresh became a reality with the efforts of both my family and myself. Dreams are never reached unless you put in hard work and effort into it--to make it happen. I bet you are all wondering what is a Mexi-Fresh? Mexi-Fresh is not just an ordinary small restaurant its far beyond that. It consists of high quality food at low prices. Our prices range from $4.99 to $11.99.

My father Salvador Robles is an experienced chef who has taught me almost everything he knows about the restaurant business. He once told me “I wish there was a way to make high quality food at low prices that our customers can agree with, so they can start eating healthy food whenever they go out to eat.” And that wish went through my head every day. One day it hit me. What if we make a restaurant that is twice as small that only needs one employee. My dad was a little skeptical about my idea. He questioned the fact that we would only hire one cook and no one else. He asked me who would fill in the other positions and I told him that I would (and he would help me out whenever he had a chance to. He stared at me and laughed a little. He soon saw that I was not joking and that I would be willing to take the positions of a hostess, waiter, busboy, and dishwasher. He looked at me seriously and told me that it was going to be hard and that I would have to work long hours in order to do that. I agreed to all of it and he went forth with my plan because it would teach me

responsibility and it would increase the money in my college fund. I feel as I have invested my summer wisely because now, at 17, I am the proud owner of my very own restaurant.

When we got the business going, it was slow at first but after a month, things have really sped up and we have been doing very well. Everyone that comes in leaves happy. The most common comment that I get from our customers is that the food was so good that they are going to recommend it to everyone they know. When customers tell you things like this, you feel like you are on top of the world because that is what success is really about. In the future, once my business starts doing well, I would be willing to give back to the community, and not just with food, but also sponsoring community events. We want to thank everyone that has come and tried us out and we appreciate their comments and ideas that help us be the best we can be. I hope to see you here soon if you haven’t tried us out. Walk in. We guarantee that our food is fresh. Mexi-Fresh.

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Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm

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Cyclocross

Spectate, Celebrate, Catch the Craze

by Susan Zimmerman

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he cyclocross craze has hit Bend hard the past few years. In the winter of 2009 the National Championships were held in Bend, and CX been growing in popularity ever since. When the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross decided to give Bend its fourth cup race in 2011, and call it the Deschutes Brewery Cup (this year held on December 8 - 9), the USGP official called Bend “one of the epicenters of North American cyclocross.” With its combination of light bikes, knobby tires, mud and kid and costume-friendly ethos, it’s a sport made for Bend. According to Webcyclery’s website, cyclocross is “a combination of riding, running, mud, barriers and hard, hard riding.”

Andy Barram, referring to himself as Team Janitor of the Boneyard cyclocross team (he’s the captain) calls cyclocross “a hard party on wheels.”

A major aspect of our local cyclo-cross scene is spectating, which you can do right up against the taped off course and getting muddy with the riders. I asked local cyclocross-phenom and mountain bike racer Serena Bishop Gordon what is the best way to watch Cyclo-cross.

“Dress appropriately, bring a cowbell, yell, heckle, smile, laugh. Say encouraging things that make the competitors feel strong and fast and make them laugh too. Heckle, but do it in good fun - there is a line that can be crossed into mean heckling - don’t cross that line. Bring your kids, there is usually a kiddy-cross race at some point during the day. Drink beer, or coffee, or hot chocolate. Wear tall boots and plan to get muddy. Cross is super spectator friendly, so get right in there, on

the tape, at the base of the biggest run-up or set of stairs, or slippery, sloppy corner or puddle. JUST HAVE FUN! Cyclocross is the most fun on two wheels!” That’s how to spectate from a pro, everyone.

There is often the thinnest of lines between spectating and competing.

Both Barram and Bishop Gordon were competing shortly after seeing inspiring cross races. In Bishop’s case, after seeing the local Thrilla race, she went from learning how to mount and dismount on a cross bike to competing and then winning the Cross Crusade Cyclocross series (the largest in the country), inside of 3 years. In Barram’s case, only two races as a spectator convinced the casual mountain biker he needed to try it for himself. So be forewarned: watching cyclocross races may lead to competing and forming racing teams.

Loads of cyclocross action is on deck for this upcoming season (September through February) including Webcyclery’s Thrilla Series in NW Crossing, a pre-season series of races for all classes and age groups designed to help ready racers for more competition. This is the perfect entry event for any total newbies who want to give it a whirl. This year the Thrilla series falls on September 13.

And don’t miss the second annual Halloween Cyclocross Festival on October 26 – 28. The Deschutes Brewery in the Old Mill will host two days of racing, including a costumed race and party in the warehouse.

Live music, food and Day of the Dead-themed revelry awaits! Sounds like the perfect opportunity to wear tall boots, heckle good-naturedly, and possibly become inspired.

Whatever you take from the high-spirited world of cyclocross, take it with the words of lightning-fast crosser Bishop Gordon: “Cross is going to be huge - more and more people are jumping on the train because it is fun, friendly, and full of good spirit. You can be a beginner and there is a race for you - or you can be a pro, and there is race for you too.”

Featured Event: WebCyclery’s Thrilla 2012 and The Halloween Cyclocross Festival of Bend When: September 13, 2012 and October 26 – 28, 2012 Where: Northwest Crossing, Bend and various sites in Bend

You no longer have to run away to join the circus!

Where adults and youth alike are learning juggling, poi, acro-yoga, stilting, aerial arts and more....

(503) 567-5282 20680 Carmen Loop #102 Bend OR 97702

Bend Circus Center Flies Into Action

by Susan Zimmerman “Whatever you do, don’t get mad at yourself now.” Kendall is warning a new student in her silks class against self-sabotaging thoughts after she’s just successfully, but somewhat slowly, completed a trick. Several times she reminds the class of three women to keep their thoughts positive as they go through a step-by-step learning process involving long silk fabrics hanging from strong metal beams in the ceiling.

This is an evening class at the new Bend Circus Center, where adults and youth alike are learning juggling, poi, acro-yoga, and stilting.

Owner Brandon Huston says “We named the place the Bend Circus Center to let people know that we were in Bend and you no longer

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had to run away with the circus.” Huston had been traveling to and performing with music festivals and events for the past 6 years under the name The Spinsterz, which he plans on reviving again as the name of his new business.

A fiercely fun class structured just for kids! Build confidence. Build strength. Kids will learn how to climb, pose, and perform short sequences on the trapeze, lyra, rope and tissue. These classes are specifically designed with kids in mind.

Saturdays Series of 5 Starting September 22 - October 20 Ages 6-12, 1-2:30 Ages 12-16, 2:30-4:00 Kids Beginning Aerial Fabric (ages 8 - 12) - Fridays, 9/7 - 9/28.

6pm - 7:15pm. Kids Beginning Aerial Fabric (ages 12 - 15) - Fridays, 9/7 - 9/28. 7:30pm - 9pm. Trapeze & Circus Skills (ages 8 - 16) Wednesdays starting 9/5. 2pm - 3:45. The idea behind this is to give the kids somewhere to go on early release days.