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HEALTHY VIBES | PREVENTION
power in the kidneys By SA RA H R E D F E R N
CONTROLLING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CREATES POWERFUL BENEFITS
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UR KIDNEYS WORK hard to keep us healthy so it is good to take some time to think about what we can do to keep them healthy. Our kidneys work 24/7
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filtering our blood, removing toxins and fluids to keep our bodies well. One of the most important ways to promote kidney health is to know our blood pressure, and if it is high work with your doctor to get it in range. Check your blood pressure routinely, and if it is above 120/80 on a regular basis make an appointment with your doctor. If you are prescribed a medication by your doctor take it as prescribed. If you are diabetic it is very important to your kidney health that you keep your blood sugars controlled. High blood sugars over time will lead to kidney disease. Avoiding salt also helps your kidneys. A high salt diet makes your kidneys work harder
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to equalize the fluids in your body. So, watch what you eat, avoid processed foods and do not salt before tasting. There are many seasonings that do not have salt in them that add flavor to food such as Mrs. Dash and lemon pepper. Very few people drink too much water but drinking too much water can be hard on the kidneys. Just be aware of the color of your urine: If it is light clear yellow, you are getting the right amount of fluids; if it is dark yellow, you need more; if it is colorless, drink less. Be kind to your hard-working kidneys: manage your blood pressure and blood sugar, avoid sodium, drink the right amount of fluids and keep active. ☸ (Sarah Redfern is a registered nurse with Wiley Creek Community.)
Make peace with your past By B . L E E COY N E
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LL OF US POSSESS A past. When we look back, some days seem triumphant while others are viewed more as downers. I actually see life’s long journey as a precarious “scales of justice” metaphor with masks of both comedy and tragedy. That past leaves a delicate imprint, does it not? For me, it goes beyond nostalgia. The past might subdue paranoia and diminish the unwanted scars of trauma. As I’ve thought about my own past and the journey I’ve taken, it’s helpful to rename my personal history as “yesterdata.” For me, this “data” is filled with vivid milestones that gave shape to who I am today. It is the same for all of us. “Yesterdata” requires being honest with ourselves since we all suffer speed bumps. These are the areas to query within ourselves. Here are just a few of the influences that help shape our lives and ways we “collect data” in our own histories. FAMILY IMPACT — What parent had the greater influence on our value system? What about on our sense of self-discipline? How did your siblings play a role in your upbringing, value systems and imprint on life? SCHOOLING — How would our
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peers remember us? Which subject was your favorite and why? Where did it lead you? CAREER CHOICE — Who were our role models? How did we decide the career path to take? What proved to be the trait that was most effective at work? MARRIAGE — As teens, what quality were we most attracted to? What ultimately drew us to our mate? Have there been major changes over the years, and how does it affect you? These questions can form the framework to review our journey in life. It can constitute a valued gift for family and friends, while looking squarely in the mirror at ourselves. “Yesterdata” is a way to embrace our past, make peace with some regrets, and reflect on the many great joys. Take the time to write it all down. Reflect on who you are and how you got there. Are there still lessons left to learn? How will you learn them? How will you help others, including future generations? If you don’t like to write, find a voice recorder that fits your style and start talking. Don’t hold back. Be raw and honest. It is your life, your imprint. Yes, this is a way to embrace the past, but it also conveys the present and can be a path to our future. That’s a lesson worth preserving. ☸
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YOUR HEALTH | FITNESS
going deep By M I C H E L L E T E
WATER WORKOUTS ALLOW YOU TO ADAPT YOUR FITNESS LEVEL AND STILL HAVE FUN
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FTER THIS CRAZY WINter weather, many of us have been looking to amp up our fitness routine outdoors. But there’s one fitness activity that is independent of the weather — your local aquatic center. Exercising in water promotes healthy mobility, flexibility, arterial blood flow, stronger muscles, better balance and even stronger bones. If you have diabetes, an aerobic activity like swimming can be a very important part of your diabetes treatment plan, according to the U.S. Water Fitness Association. It will help you burn calories, lose weight and keep your blood sugars under control. If you have high cholesterol, you will also benefit from swimming because it can help lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol and raise your good (HDL) cholesterol. But water fitness is more than just swimming laps. Albany Community Pool, for example, offers two senior fitness classes in the water, with plenty of warm, shallow water. 6 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | APRIL 2019
Social benefits
Meeting at the pool for a class, going with a friend or just meeting others is a great way to socialize. Benefits include having fun, fellowship with others, enjoying yourself while working hard, and feeling you’re taking part in a safe program. Albany pool director Amy Bennett says her pool guests have become like family. “The instructor we have is great and always tries to make a personal connection with people,” she says, “as do the lifeguards. It’s good exercise and they love to socialize with each other. They really rally together when someone is sick or injured.” The psychological benefits range from helping develop a positive attitude and contributing to a feeling of well-being, to learning patience, releasing stress and renewing your energy.
WHY IS EXERCISE IN THE WATER BETTER THAN OUT OF THE WATER? ▶▶BUOYANCY: The water property allows you to do exercises that are difficult on land. When your neck is above water, 90 percent of your body is buoyant, so you are not hitting the floor as hard as you would on land. ▶▶RESISTANCE: There is continual resistance to every move you make. The water offers 12 to 14 percent more resistance than when on land. And it doesn’t allow for sudden body movements. ▶▶COOLING EFFECTS: Water disperses heat more efficiently, so there is less chance of overheating. The water continuously cools the body. Exercise in the water is cooler and more comfortable than it is on land.
WHAT EXERCISE OPTIONS ARE THERE IN THE WATER? ▶▶WATER WALKING: Moving forward, backward and to the side, using regular, short, quick or long steps, in waistdeep or chest-deep water. ▶▶WATER AEROBICS: Full body rhythmic exercises conducted in shallow and/or deep water for 20 minutes or more, designed to provide cardiovascular benefits. ▶▶WATER TONING/STRENGTH TONING: Upper and lower body moves designed to strengthen, firm and sculpt the muscles by using the resistance of the water and/or water exercise equipment. Use equipment available at most pools, such as noodles, dumbbells and foam boards. ▶▶FLEXIBILITY TRAINING: Large movements using each body part’s full range of motion, along with full body stretches. ▶▶WATER THERAPY AND REHABILITATION: Procedures in the water designed and implemented for special clinical purposes. These can often help with balance and fall prevention. ▶▶WATER YOGA AND RELAXATION: Yoga takes to the
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water. Try gentle, easy-flowing moves using the water as a relaxation medium. ▶▶DEEP WATER RUNNING: Simulating land running in the water depth where the feet do not touch the bottom of the pool. Use a flotation device to keep your head above water, but try various running styles, drills and other methods. ▶▶WALL EXERCISES: Use the pool wall for support to isolate various body parts. This can be particularly useful for stretching before and after a workout. ▶▶WATER FITNESS PRODUCTS: Visit any pool and you’ll see a wall full of exercise tools designed to help you get fit in the water. Try them out, ask questions and have a little fun. ▶▶LAP SWIMMING: Don’t rule out the old standby. If you’re a proficient swimmer, swimming back and forth using various swimming strokes is a possibility. However, even lap swimmers should consider other forms of water exercises in addition to lap swimming. ☸
Of note Follow the hashtag #waterfitness on Instagram to see water trends around the world. Ready to try floating boards, or maybe donning a mermaid tail? Other trends include pole dancing, floating bikes, underwater treadmills and spin classes, and even a rock wall over a pool where water will soften your fall. Get out there and have a little fun.
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Race to the finish By D O N M C L E A N
AN INTERVIEW WITH COLLEEN MILLIMAN, RUNNING THE MILE IN HER 90S AND INSPIRING US ALL
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OLLEEN MILLIMAN WAS born on Aug. 21, 1926. She’s 5 feet tall, weighs 105 pounds, and was the first woman over age 90 to record a time for the track mile at the 2017 Hayward Masters Classic, clocking 13:26.46. A year later she crushed the world record in the 800 meter, clocking an amazing 5:44.50, more than a minute faster than the previous record held by Betty Lindberg. Please pause and reflect on these historic, astonishing accomplishments. It was a personal record for the mile, having only started her track career
that same year. Born and raised in the mountains of Utah, Milliman moved to Oregon in 1950, where she raised two sons, Greg and Roger. At age 75, Milliman decided she needed more exercise and joined the Obsidian Walking Club. She loved the hiking, both in and out of town. But what is life if you’re not continuing to improve, master new challenges and have more fun? Here’s part of my interview with Colleen Milliman. Q: Can you walk (or run) us through the experiences and thought process that got you racing at age 90? A: Always active, and loving to walk
“Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Laughing at yourself is therapeutic. Laughing is my medication.” COLLEEN MILLIMAN
and hike, my grandson Carl noted I walked faster than most older folks could run. So, we checked it out at a high school in Springfield, and he was right. A few months later I ran the mile at the Hayward Classic. On the last lap I was dead last, hugely disappointed, and embarrassed that I was holding up the meet — until people started clapping.
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Q: Your second race, a few months later in Portland, is another fascinating story. What happened there? A: I ran a world record in the 800 (6:16.55), but it was not accepted because the race was not clocked to a thousandth of a second. (She raced again at the Hayward Classic last May.) Q: You are coached by Vin Lananna and Ian Dobson at the Sunday morning hour at Hayward Field. Anyone else helping you? A: My personal coach is Megan Patronelli. I’m also learning a lot from Vin and Ian about form, techniques and interval training at the Sunday morning Tracktown sessions. We all need coaching — a second opinion.
Q: What is your workout schedule? Any diet tips for the younger crowd, that is, the rest of us? A: I’m at the In Shape Gym thrice weekly. In addition, I ride a stationary bike four times a week, do 75 squats daily, walk two to three miles a day — sometimes with my son Greg’s leashed Eloise H. - Resident Eloise H. - Resident Akita, a 95-pound dog who tries to run as often as I allow her to do so. I eat moderately, no junk.
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A: Be careful. Know your body and heed its warnings. Rest and heal as necessary. Icing is good. I take no medications. Q: What are your future race plans? A: To run the 400, 800 and the mile — as long as I can. I plan to live to age 125. Q: What are some of the tough choices you’ve made that make you who you are? A: Deciding to work through arthritic pain and to always keep moving, no matter what. Q: What’s the best decision you’ve made in your running career? A: Joining the Tracktown USA community and receiving all the support and enthusiasm. Q: What advice would you give to your younger self at age 75? A: You’re never too old to try and pursue new adventures. I started climbing mountains in my 70s — McLaughlin at age 75, Diamond Peak at age 77, and the Santos in the Swiss Alps at age 80. Q: What is a quote you live by? A: Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Laughing at Colleen Milliman only started running at age 90 and has been crushing her competition since. (Photos by Paul W. Harvey IV)
yourself is therapeutic. Laughing is my medication. Q: What is some coaching advice/routine that you believe in that others would think is crazy? A: I do 10 minutes every day on the Noblerex K1 whole body vibrator. It was used by the Soviet cosmonauts and it works for me. Google it, or just say I’m crazy. Q: What makes you grumpy? A: Negative thoughts and negative people. Q: What books do you have on your night stand? A: “Out of Nowhere” by Jeff Hollister (He was the first Nike employee, now deceased) and Kenny Moore’s “Bowerman and the Men of Oregon.” By the way, I knew Bowerman. My employer was his personal physician and friend. Bowerman would come in whenever he wanted, without an appointment, and almost always got in quickly to see his friend and otherwise upset the schedule. He was an amazing, very strong personality, and he knew how to treat his athletes with kindness or toughness, whatever it took. ☸ Don McLean, 73, is a competitive runner from Eugene and frequent contributor to the Oregon Track Club Newsletter. He conducted this interview with Colleen Milliman on March 8, 2018.
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YOUR HEALTH | FITNESS
the fit alternative By M A RY OW E N
WALT BLOMBERG KEEPS ACTIVE SO HE CAN ENJOY HIS FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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ALT BLOMBERG VIEWS FITNESS AS A lifetime plan and, at 69, the Woodburn athlete can still be called a “jock.” “There is no doubt that we can’t control all aspects of our health,” Blomberg says. “There are many health issues that are out of our control and no one is immune. However, we can control many things that can improve our longevity and quality of life, so why not make time to do what we can to improve our odds?” Blomberg says older adults may never be as slim, agile or strong as they once were, but they can still develop strength and agility, and maintain an appropriate weight. “Failure to do so would mean the elimination of my favorite 12 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | APRIL 2019
outdoor activities, and thus diminish the joy that I find in living,” he says. “To give up these things that not only inspire me to stay in shape but make the effort of getting in shape more rewarding would not make sense to me.” Blomberg spent 37 years in education as a teacher and coach, then building and district administrator, with the last seven years as superintendent of the Woodburn School District. Since retiring in 2010, he has loved spending time outdoors. “I like fishing, hiking, backpacking, skiing, swimming and SCUBA,” he says. “Upon retirement, I also took up the ukulele, the first musical instrument I have ever played.”
The history behind it
According to Blomberg, fitness, especially as we age, is too fleeting. “I played sports as a kid, in high school and as an adult,” he says. “I also coached for the 11 years that I taught at the middle school level. I was also active in the sports that my two sons participated in. “When I was a kid growing up, I saw my dad slowly put on weight and become less active,” he adds. “I filed it away in my teenage brain that if I ever had kids, I would be in good enough shape to stay active with them. When they grew up and no longer participated in sports, and I no longer was playing team sports, I obviously had to have other motivations to continue a fitness regimen.” Blomberg set about to find friendships with people who care about fitness or, he says, “enjoy activities that require a certain level of fitness.” To stay active, he took up jogging, swimming, skiing, hiking and weightlifting. “Each activity reinforced my desire to stay fit,” he says. He says to stop moving is not an option. “If we stop, it doesn’t take any time at all to get out of shape,” Blomberg says. “It is a much shorter road than the one we take to get into shape.”
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Blomberg keeps up activities that make it “necessary” to continue his workout, he says. “Activities such as getting ready for ski season so I’m not Norma and Walt Blomberg (above right) visited Japan last year and spent much of their time exploring the country on foot. Left, Walt near Paradise Park on Mount Hood. (Courtesy photos)
dying after a day on the slopes,” he says, “preparing to hike 10 miles or backpacking in the Willowas.” Last year, Blomberg took up Alpine touring, where he actually climbs mountain slopes on skis requiring him to include more aerobic workouts in his program. “The fun isn’t necessarily the climb up, but the skiing down in untouched snow is certainly worth the effort,” he says. “In my 50s, I used to swim across the Columbia River every Labor Day. It forced me to swim regularly in the pool because I certainly didn’t want to only make it halfway.” Recently, Blomberg and his wife Norma went on several
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“walking tours” instead of the more usual bus kind. “Preparing for them not only motivates us to stay fit, but it definitely makes the walking miles and miles more enjoyable as well,” says the father of two sons and two grandchildren. Blomberg recently traveled to British Columbia to ski at Big White, near Kelowna, and Silver Star, near Vernon. And yes, he has skied Whistler. “We skied six days straight which was more than I had ever skied in a row before,” says Blomberg, who also skied four days in a row in Idaho and Eastern Oregon on the heels of his Canadian adventure. “Both required me to maintain a pretty high level of fitness, and each trip provided just enough incentive to keep a focus on my fitness.” Blomberg plans to ski more before taking a road trip with his wife to several national parks in southern Utah, where the two will spend time hiking. “In the fall, we plan a trip to New Zealand, much of which can best be seen and experienced hiking and kayaking,” he says. Blomberg encourages older adults who are “fortunate enough to have grandkids” to stay fit so as to take an active role in their lives. “That should be incentive enough,” he says. “Their impression of the ‘aging’ you is part of the legacy we leave behind. Me, I prefer they see a fit me rather than the alternative.” ☸
About two years ago, Walt Blomberg and a friend hiked to the top of Super Bowl above Clarke Canyon on Mount Hood. It meant carrying his skis, but the reward was going back down in untouched powder. (Courtesy photo)
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N ORGANIZATION CALLED WASHINGTON Women in Trades is searching for women in the greater Willamette Valley who worked in nontraditional jobs in the 1940s, especially during World War II. These “Rosie the Riveters” who respond to the call will be interviewed as a way to preserve the legacy and celebrate their work, as well as the possibility of becoming a “calendar girl” for a project sponsored by the trade group. The project began in 2002, when Robin Murphy, co-chair of Washington Women in Trades, had an idea to gather Rosie the Riveters for a luncheon at her annual trade fair. Murphy felt these women were the foremothers of the modern tradeswoman. More than 100 women attended the event. As Murphy looked for other ways to honor their legacy, in 2007 she partnered with Cindy Payne, a graphic designer, marketing and event professional, to produce 12 calendars. Murphy took stunning black and white photos of each woman, while Payne designed, wrote and managed the project. In all, they met and interviewed more than 140 women. For both women, they say the project has been one of the most inspirational things they’ve ever done. “Each woman had a unique story and through meet and greets, signings and other promotional events, (we) built deep and meaningful relationship with many of the Rosies,” Murphy says. Now, many of these women have died. Of the first few calendars, there are only three women still living. Murphy and Payne broadened their reach and, thanks to the assistance of the national Rosie Association, they met with women across the country. They produced one calendar of women all from
Lewis County, Washington, and one calendar of women all from Eugene. Seeking and photographing women from the Portland will be their final calendar. Contact Cindy Payne, cpollyc@comcast.net or 206-3243372; or Robin Murphy, rlm@alaskancopper.com or 206-3828428. Learn more at wawomenintrades.com. ☸
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Better nutrition = better heart
HEALTHY VIBES | PREVENTION
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F YOU WERE to ask the average person about habits they’d like to improve, nutrition would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. We hear so much about eating healthy that it’s becoming embedded in our consciousness as a top priority. There are only a couple of issues stopping us from adopting a healthy diet. First of all, it’s much easier to eat junk food — it’s often cheaper and faster to eat food that just isn’t good for you. Secondly, there is a clash of information on specific diets and what ultimately constitutes a healthy diet, so it’s always a good idea to discuss a dietary change with your doctor before you implement it. However, if you’re interested in how improving your nutrition helps your heart health in particular, that’s a topic on which everyone can agree.
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Nutrition and heart disease risk factors
If we take a look at risk factors that connect to heart disease, it’s noticeable that many of them are directly related to the quality of our nutrition. It often isn’t the only factor, but diet, itself, is significant enough to make a substantial positive impact on your health when you change it for the better. Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits mostly cause hypertension (high blood pressure) and atherosclerosis (plaque build-up on artery walls.) Since both are also the building blocks of most cardiovascular diseases, the connection is too important to ignore.
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Doctors and research scientists agree that certain foods can harm your heart health by causing high cholesterol and hypertension. A diet high in saturated and trans fats is generally considered a disaster waiting to happen. Avoid too much butter and fried food, as well as skin and outside fat on your meat. Another item to avoid is sodium, so try cutting down on salt and especially snacks. Finally, added sugar and excessive alcohol are also considered to be quiet heart killers, so limit their intake.
What should you eat?
There’s an abundance of healthy and delicious food options to choose. When it comes to fats, foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats would be a good choice. Replace regular vegetable oil with olive oil, and incorporate more avocado in your diet. Other fruits and vegetables all make the list, as well as whole-grain pasta, cereal and bread. Proteins such as lean meats, fish, poultry, beans and nuts are also beneficial, as well as low-fat dairy. Additionally, natural cholesterol supplements may make up for some of your bad nutritional habits while improving digestion and your cholesterol levels. Keeping your heart healthy with proper nutrition habits is entirely possible. It is always the right time to commit to making a beneficial change for yourself. Start eating healthier and reap the benefits by feeling better in your body. ☸
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CLUB, 9:45 a.m., The Sportsman, 249 Hwy. 101, Florence. Walk the shores of Woahink and Cleawox lakes. Mossbacks.org.
CLUB, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W C St., Springfield. Carpool to Silverton. Mossbacks.org.
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TAI CHI FOR BALANCE (BEGINNERS), 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene. $5 per class. Also 1 p.m. Thursdays. 541-735-8234.
13 — AAUW, “Solutions Journalism,” 9:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. Free. 541-556-8149.
3 — CHINTIMINI MOVIE: “COLETTE,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3. April 10: “Dog Days.” April 17: “Damsel.” April 24: “Hearts Beat Loud.”
4 — GOOGLE CLOUD, 11 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $17/$20. 541-736-4444. EUGENE DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT, 6 to 8 p.m., Claim 52 Brewing, 1030 Tyinn St., Eugene. $10. Benefits Veterans Legacy of Oregon. 541-543-5791 to sponsor a table, round or team.
5 — (THROUGH APRIL 28) “THE SOUND OF MUSIC,” Friday to Sunday, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $25/$15.541-9428001 or cottagetheatre.org. HILLTOP BIG BAND, featuring Sherri Bird, 7:30 p.m., The Old World Deli,
JEWELRY STAMPING: EARRINGS, 1 to 2 p.m., Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St. $10. newportoregon.gov/sc. DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKIES, 7 p.m., Chintimini Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $20/$25. 541-7666959.
CHAIR YOGA, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and the last Friday of the month, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene. $5 per class. Also 1 p.m. Thursdays. 541-7358234 to register and for other types of classes.
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8 — GUIDED ACRYLIC ART WORKSHOP, 1 p.m., Chinitimini Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $38/$47.50. 541-766-6959. 9 — MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Free. BRAIN HEALTH: KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON, 9 to 11 a.m., Chintimini Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. PUBLIC WOODSHOP ORIENTATION, 10 a.m., Campbell Woodshop, 155 High
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AN ELEPHANT IN THE HOUSE: AN ELEGANT TEA, Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene. $30. 541-484-0808. (THROUGH APRIL 14) FRIENDS OF THE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Friendseugenelibrary.org. (THROUGH APRIL 14) GIANT INDOOR FLEA MARKET AND CRAFTS SALE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eugene Elks Lodge, 2470 W. 11th St., Eugene. Benefits veteran programs.
14 — CHINTIMINI TRIP: SHANGHAI TUNNELS: A PORTLAND WALKING TOUR, 2 to 9 p.m. $44/$55. 541-766-6959. CORVALLIS-OSU PIANO INTERNATIONAL: STEINWAY SERIES ARTIST YEOL EUM SON, 4 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. Corvallispiano.org.
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18 — RETIRED SENIOR PROVIDERS OF LANE COUNTY, “Life Change” by Eugene Mission, 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. Free. 541342-1983. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $3.50/$4. 541-736-4444.
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20 — OREGON TRAIL LACEMAKERS, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, 455 Alexander Loop, Eugene. Free. Oregontraillacemakers.weebly.com. MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W C St., Springfield. Carpool to downtown Canby. Mossbacks.org.
22 — LANE COUNTY CHAPTER, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, “Get Your Garden Ready,” Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, 3 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org. AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $20. 541-6825318.
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2019 LCMGA PLANT SALE AND SILENT AUCTION, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lane Events Center Horse Barn, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Free admission. Extension.oregonstate.edu. PAST PRIME TIME PLAYERS: “MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS,” 7 p.m., River Road Community Center, Eugene. 541-688-4052 for tickets.
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a few feet on their side of the fence, provide dappled shade here for most of the day. For reasons I still don’t quite understand, that poor Ribes just wasn’t happy. A few weeks ago, I dug it up. It’s still alive so I planted it in a pot, set it in my plant triage area and will see if I can get it to whisper to me what’s wrong and what I can do to make it happy. Meanwhile, I’ve been mulling over what shrub might be happy in that spot. A few years ago, I would have gone to my own garden library or to the local public library for resources. Nowadays, I still have those options, but I’ve found two informative websites worth mentioning if you’researching plants this spring.
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to search out further. I wanted to find options for my woodland, so I searched for “evergreen shrubs.” Then I selected “dappled shade” and voila, 986 results.
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Founded and maintained by the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden to our north in Washington, Great Plant Picks is comprised of a selection committee of horticulturists from Oregon, Washington and British Columbia who evaluate plants and select only the best performers for inclusion in their recommendations. Each year they add to the growing list of plants that pass their test. View their entire list on the website or narrow it down to groups of plants such as “shrubs for shade,” “flowers with bright colors,” and many other options. Additionally, these websites have many colorful photos of plants to lust over. With the information I’ve gathered, Mahonia x ‘Charity’ is my choice to replace the Ribes. I love that it produces fragrant flowers in winter for the resident Annas hummingbirds; that it has year-round, distinctive foliage; and because it is a selection of our native Oregon Grape, it is adaptive to our Pacific Northwest climate. ☸
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