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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Jane Rial | jane.rial@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Hold on to Summer AS I WRITE THIS, I’VE JUST RETURNED FROM A WEEKEND AT THE COAST— SO LONG OVERDUE AFTER OUR MONTHS OF STAYING AT HOME. And now working on this August issue, I feel the clock ticking as our short summer is slipping by so quickly. It may be the dog days of summer, but August reminds us that summer is coming to a close and gets us thinking about fall. It’s the time to pack in all the

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summer fun we haven’t yet experienced and make the most of our sweet Central Oregon playground.

This month, we’ve dedicated the issue to some of our favorite kids and pets. For you paddle boarders, we introduce you to Peyton Widmer, a creative local teen who has gotten an early start in artistic work by creating colorful designs on stand up paddle boards for Bend company, Stand on Liquid. And meet Winston, a 12-pound Miniature Dachshund that you might see this summer on his favorite trails near Dillon Falls. Also on the following pages, get to know the dedicated veterinarians at Riverside Animal Hospital, who share their perspectives on the important work they do, and the role our pets play to offer comfort to their human companions during

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ideas for fun rest and play spaces for pets, and fresh recipes to serve up the bounty

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of tomato season for a “taste of summer” treat. Here’s to soaking up these precious last days of summer!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Taste of Summer Cherry Tomatoes Star in Two Favorite Seasonal Recipes

18 Family Finances Tips to Help Children Develop Saving Habits

22 Creative Kid Teen Artist Peyton Widmer Designs Paddle Board Art

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24 Loving Pets Get to Know Dedicated Veterinarians at Riverside Animal Hospital

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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22 Local Limelight 24 Giving Back 28 Open House 32 DIY 34 Parting Thoughts

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CULINARY CREATIONS

TASTE OF SUMMER

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FRESH TOMATO

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GARDENING IN CENTRAL OREGON IS A CHALLENGE, AND GROWING TOMATOES IS FOR THE MOST INTREPID. Whether dodging frosty nights or reckoning with sandy soil, harvesting this summer treat calls for careful attention. Backyard gardeners may sow seeds in a greenhouse, transplant starts with an eye on overnight temperatures, and have cover ready to protect these sensitive plants during cold spells that sometimes pop up even in July.

Whether you reap the crop from your own bounty of Sweet 100s or bring tomatoes home from the local farmer’s market, here are two ways to enjoy the reward of this taste of summer.

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INGREDIENTS

15 Min Method

+ 2 pints assorted cherry tomatoes, halved + 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced + 3 T fresh basil, chopped + 1 T white wine vinegar + 2 T extra-virgin olive oil + 1/2 tsp. salt + 1/2 tsp. sugar + 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS Combine basil, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, sugar and pepper in a bowl. Mix together with cherry tomatoes and onion, chill and serve.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO

PASTA

Roasting tomatoes brings out even more of their ripe sweetness. The addition of balsamic vinegar allows them to caramelize in the process, giving depth to this quick and easy summer favorite.

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS + 3 pints cherry tomatoes + 1/2 cup olive oil + 2 T balsamic vinegar + 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced + 1/2 tsp. salt + 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper + 1 pound thin spaghetti or Capellini pasta + 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped + Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic. Spread tomatoes on a baking pan lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes have a light char. Meanwhile, boil water and prepare pasta as directed (the cooking time will vary by the pasta variety). When cooked through, drain pasta and mix with roasted tomato mixture. Toss with fresh basil and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

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HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SAVING HABITS FOR FUTURE FINANCIAL STABILITY

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ACCORDING TO AN EXPERIAN REVIEW OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2019, THE AVERAGE DEBT HELD BY GENERATION Z, THOSE BETWEEN THE AGE OF 18 AND 22, WAS $2,057. This constituted an 11% increase since the same quarter one year prior, indicating credit card use, at least by young adults, may be on the rise. Educating kids on how to use credit cards responsibly is crucial to their future financial well-being.

The good news is that those who learn and develop good saving habits early in life are more prepared to develop into financially responsible adults. Teaching children the concept of money starts early, from the ages of four to six, by teaching the value of coins

T i p s Yo u r K i d s Can Bank On:

and allowing a child to earn money for small chores to save in a piggy bank. By the time

Tip One. Allow your kids to make some of their own spending deci-

a child is seven, an allowance is essential.

sions. Place reasonable limits. Then offer appropriate guidance while

Familiarize kids with banking by opening a

giving your kids opportunities to learn from their mistakes.

savings account or set up a “family bank” so they can watch their money grow. Also, help them set achievable goals, such as

Tip Two. Don’t loan your kids money every time they want it. Do offer

saving for a new toy or putting away for

occasional opportunities for them to learn the costs of borrowing and

holiday gifts. Also, give kids monthly inter-

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the immediate reward of saving money. For teenagers, clothing, entertainment, and car expenses are the most significant areas of

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their spending. Some teens also save for

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costs. Teens involved with the family budget

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and who contribute to family expenses learn

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a valuable lesson. The investment in a finan-

adolescent can see how your family spends and why.

cial education starts early, but the returns will last a lifetime.

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PEYTON WIDMER CREATES STAND UP PADDLE BOARD ART

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LIKE MANY OF HER 14-YEAR-OLD PEERS, PEYTON

all sounds perfectly normal for those familiar with product

WIDMER

design—and then we are reminded that Peyton just fin-

GRADUATED

FROM

PACIFIC

CREST

MIDDLE SCHOOL LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTEND-

ished eighth grade. We talked to Peyton to learn more:

ING BEND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE FALL. But, unlike much of her cohort, she already has quite a resumé:

WHAT FORMAL INSTRUCTION HAVE YOU HAD IN

she is also a graphic designer of paddle boards, stickers,

ART AND DESIGN?

and clothing for the local Stand On Liquid brand. This isn’t

“In middle school I took Studio Art classes, Photography,

as much of a leap as it seems when one takes into account

and Design and Modeling. Ms. Reynolds was one of my

the fact that her father, Pat Widmer, is a co-owner in the

teachers who was super inspiring. She’s an awesome

business. Yet it is clear through meeting the two that while

human being and teacher and taught me so much as a

proximity introduced Peyton to the inner-workings of the

person and an artist. I’m looking forward to taking more

company, it is her talent and business-oriented process

Studio Art classes, Drawing and Painting, but will start

that have won her a spot in the product line up. Her pro-

with Graphic Art as a 9th grader. I’m hoping COVID-19 will

cess involves collecting criteria that the team is looking

sort itself out and we can be in person for school. Digital

to include in a new product release. She asks: What is

learning is something we’ve had to adapt to, but it can be

the vibe? Should it be gender-neutral or gender-specific?

challenging for classes like foreign languages and art.”

What is the color direction? Then Peyton gets started with dreaming up ideas and putting them together for a formal

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DO YOU SUP (STAND UP PADDLE BOARD)?

presentation. “She has us look at concepts first,” says Pat.

“I like paddle boarding a lot. It’s good for your core, as

The team meets, considers the concepts, chooses a direc-

general exercise and for arm strength. No matter how

tion and sets her on the path of fine-tuning her work. This

challenging you make it, it’s always fun. I’m also in Nordic

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skiing, cross-country and track and field competitively and enjoy alpine skiing and biking for fun. I’ve paddled on one of my designed boards. I felt really proud and very accomplished that I made something that was actually produced.”

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE RIVERS AND LAKES IN CENTRAL OREGON? “I like the Deschutes River at the Old Mill and also from Dillon Falls to Benham Falls. I love all the lakes, but a favorite is Devil’s Lake.”

HOW DID YOU START DESIGNING SUP ART? “We were on a road trip and I wanted something to do. My first drawings, they were just for fun. Later, I designed some graphics for river surf boards. One of those graphics became the inspiration for the Good Vibes Superlite board.”

WHAT MEDIUM DO YOU USE FOR DRAWING? “I use Autodesk SketchBook, which allows me to draw by hand and also use tools that allow me to work with the clean lines I feel are more sophisticated.”

IF YOU COULD DESIGN FOR ANY OTHER PRODUCT IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “Industrial design items. Bigger items. Probably still sports oriented. And apparel. I really like architecture, engineering, design, literature, writing and math. I would love to do graphic art for activism such as environmental or equal rights. I’d also like to do book illustrations someday!”

“I’VE PADDLED ON ONE OF MY OWN DESIGNED BOARDS. I FELT REALLY PROUD AND VERY ACCOMPLISHED THAT I MADE SOMETHING THAT WAS ACTUALLY PRODUCED.” —PEYTON WIDMER, AGE 14

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GIVING BACK

for the love of pets

RIVERSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL VETERINARIANS ARE BY OUR SIDE WITH DEDICATION AND DEVOTION

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Dr. Debbie Putnam, DVM

WHEN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

“Every day I go to work, I am reminded

ARE ON OUR MIND, PETS ARE BY OUR

that this is where I am meant to be. These

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friends healthy, the best advocate at our side

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is a trusted veterinarian. At Riverside Animal

out to the car to get their pet so that we

Hospital, Drs. Jessica Casey, Sarah Cummings,

minimize their possible exposure to COVID.

Victoria Karshner, Cody Menasco and Debbie

Sometimes, I am reminded when I see a client

Putnam have been busier than ever to keep

who was finally able to get a new puppy or

us all healthy during challenging times. They

kitten after losing a beloved pet. Even on the

share some of the reasons they practice vet-

hardest days, there are little reminders every-

erinary medicine and have gratitude for their

where that this is the work I was meant to do.”

clients and patients:

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Dr. Jessica Casey, DVM

“Family has always been a very important

Dr. Cody Menasco, DVM

key component in my life. From day one, I have

“Pets have played such an important role in

always been thankful that my co-workers at

helping to maintain the mental and physical

Riverside have felt like family. In these last few

health of their human companions as COVID-

months, I have seen my co-workers as well

19 wreaked havoc on our daily routines, social

as patients in a new light and appreciation.

connections, financial security, and even feel-

Because of social distancing, our clients have

ings of personal safety. Through it all, our cats

had to entrust us with their dear family mem-

remain largely blasé, while dogs remind us it

bers. The trust they gave us, to pass off one

is possible to find uninhibited joy in so many

of their beloved family members knowing they

small things–and all were comfortingly, physi-

could not be there has humbled me. Then to

cally present in a time of social isolation. One

see the staff rise up and be that “family mem-

example in particular stands out: A young cou-

ber” for the pet inside the building has been

ple moved to Bend from Hood River just a few

amazing. To be part of our clients’ extended

months before “lockdown.” This very driven,

family, to have their trust in a time of worry and

and very social pair were looking forward to

sickness, and to be able to provide the best

becoming established in their careers here and

quality medicine for these family members

joining groups and activities that would help

is why I know on a daily basis I have picked

them make friends. Instead, they found them-

the perfect profession for me. I am honored

selves isolated and at loose ends. Luckily, one

that my clients entrusted me in their family’s

of their big plans for life in Bend was not foiled:

care, thankful to work beside some amazing

The adoption of a puppy! They brought Sage,

people and I am so glad I get the chance to

an eight-week-old Husky/Akita mix, home on

have such a large, loving extended family.”

February 22nd. Her training, antics, and need

—DR. CODY MENASCO, DVM

Dr. Sarah Cummings, DVM

CONTINUED >

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for both exercise and routine kept them busy and sane, and provided a source of uplifting stories to share over video conferences with family and friends. I’m not sure there is anything more therapeutic than snuggling a gorgeous kitten or puppy—except maybe snuggling a furry loyal companion of many years!”

—DR. JESSICA CASEY, DVM “As a new graduate out of veterinary school I entered an extremely demanding, intense surgical, emergency and critical care internship. I was afraid that I wasn’t ready, I was afraid that I wouldn’t know what to do. On my first night in the ER, five emergencies presented at once. As I triaged them and started treatments, all the patients stabilized, improved and were on their road to recovery. I remember thinking that it was magical: I could implement the things I had learned in veterinary school, apply them to these patients and they “magically” got better. I still feel that sense of “magic” as I treat patients today. I feel that God put me on this earth to touch people through their pets. I make a difference not only in animals’ lives, but I can deeply touch the lives of their humans as I practice my craft. I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

—DR. VICTORIA KARSHNER, DVM “I cannot say enough good things about my co-workers, our clients, and our community. The patience and appreciation displayed during a challenging time has been tremendous, and has been the silver lining to an otherwise constant stream of uncertainty. We had high-risk clients who did not leave their home for any reason for three weeks, visit us to get their pet veterinary care and thank us profusely for being here. We’ve witnessed clients paying others’ veterinary bills—complete strangers—so that a pet could receive the care it needed and the owner would have one less burden during this difficult time. To be in a profession that is all about supporting the human-animal bond, and to see how much our community values that bond, even during challenging times, fills my heart.”

—DR. SARAH CUMMINGS, DVM

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PIÑLLAMA

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DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

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MEET WINSTON FAVORITE HIKE:

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New puppy, Copper.

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