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Table of ContentsContributors ........................................................... 4Welcome to the Rest of Your Life ........................ 6

Section 1: EnlightenedThrough Life and War .......................................... 9What We’re Reading ............................................. 12

Section 2: RelationshipsFrom Diagnosis to Survivorship ........................ 13The Gift of Grace .................................................. 16

Section 3: Well-beingIn With the Old ..................................................... 17Ancient Grain Recipes ......................................... 19Running Around Central Oregon ..................... 20

Section 4: ImageSkin Care 101 ...................................................... 22Spring in the Trenches ....................................... 24Style On a Budget ................................................ 26

Section 5: AchieveQueen of Hearts .................................................. 27Leadership Risks Worth Taking ........................ 30

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Published: Saturday, April 2, 2011.

Cover photo by Lyle Cox; Model: Denise Del colle.

MagazineYoung hazards

We as parents live during fortunate times.The other day, I was greeted at

the door of my daughter’s day care facility by a 2-year-old girl with a bright red nose.

Running into my arms as she does each day when I pick her up, Maya gave me a quick squeeze before filling me in on her latest news:

“Daddy, I bonked my nose!”She couldn’t hide it. About a

square-inch of skin around the tip of her nose looked like it had a recent run-in with a sheet of course sandpaper. Turns out the “owie” was the result of her showing off for a little boy. (Has that really started already?)

Standing at the top of a 3-foot indoor slide, apparently she announced “Look at me, Jack!” before skiing down the decline and landing (quite surprisingly) on her feet. The force of inertia, however — no doubt unclear of Maya’s intention to stick the landing — toppled her forward, nose-first, into the carpet.

Now an hour later, she seemed to regret showing off for her friend. But I thought I’d make sure.

“Since you hurt your nose, do you think you would ever want to do that again?” I asked.

“Yep, I would.”It couldn’t be much plainer

than that. I had to admire her bravery in the face of injury — her willingness to try something a second time despite a failed first attempt. As far as stunts go, I remind myself, this one falls on

the milder side of the spectrum.As parents, though, it’s pretty

easy to look at the world sometimes and obsess about hazards — both real and imagined — lurking around every corner. We love our kids so hard that to consider they may one day experience pain just seems unacceptable.

Then we get hit with a big dose of perspective.

The story of Agathe von Kampen’s life, which appears on pages 9-11 of this U Magazine, is one of war, abuse and misery. At a very young age, Agathe experienced firsthand the mortal toll of armed conflict and the displacement of her family.

After emigrating to the U.S., it took her years to shake the pain from her past as she struggled through marriages, abuse and depression. But somehow she did it, and she recounts this journey within her memoirs and at speaking engagements throughout the Northwest.

Her story is a kick-in-the-pants reminder of how fortunate we are as parents who can raise our children in a country that values their safety, their health and their education. While hazards exist — bad ones even — we are given the privilege of enjoying being a parent while, more often than not, worrying about little more than scrapes and bruises.

Or in my case, the physics behind a makeshift Little Tikes slalom.

—Ben Montgomery, U Magazine Editor

Editor’s Note

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ANNISSA ANDERSON, a freelance writer and public relations consultant, also studied culinary arts and worked as a pastry chef in another life. Though she’s lived in the Northwest for the past 20 years, she spent her childhood living abroad.

LORI GLEICHMAN considers herself intensely curious about almost anything, which is what makes freelance writing such a joyful experience. When not writing, she works as a marketing/PR consultant, loves to read travel memoirs while dreaming of her own next adventure. She lives in Bend with her husband Dick, her dog Indy and cat Pic.

KRISTY HESSMAN has written for a variety of publications including The Associated Press wire service. She is a native Oregonian and active Bendite. Her garage currently contains three bikes, two backpacking packs, one tri wetsuit, a bouldering crash pad, two sleeping bags and four pairs of running shoes..

GREGG MORRIS is a local freelance writer and musician. You can find him around town finishing articles at the local tea shop, performing with his band, Organic Music Farm, or homeschooling his 6-year-old daughter. Supposed free time is spent in the woods with his wife and daughter or skillfully executing his duties as a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team.

KATHY OXBORROW owns Oxborrow Consulting, which assists public and nonprofit agencies. She grew up on a Nevada cattle ranch and returned to her roots after stints in San Francisco and Portland. She lives near Sisters and enjoys riding her horse Sara.

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

BUNNY THOMPSON is an internationally published writer living in Sisters. She cruised on a sailboat for six years and 40,000 miles where she wrote a novel and published travel and adventure articles in national and international magazines such as Sail, Cruising World, Southern Boating and Island Scene.

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The moment you realize that life can, and does, change in an instant is a profound moment in the journey of life.Sometimes we learn that lesson as a child;

sometimes we’re older. Sometimes we get pretty far along in life before circumstances hit with a force you never expected, shifting perspectives and priorities forever. And the funny thing is that when this moment arrives, it’s usually never of your own making.

Otherwise, this column would be called “Welcome to the life you planned ...” Instead, it’s a chance alignment of forces that make you realize this is the new normal. In other words, “Welcome to the rest of your life.”

— Lori Gleichman

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

Considering personal justiceThe period of Lent offers an opportunity for self-reflection and improvement.

Welcome to the rest of your life … reconciling the notion that giving up may mean getting more.

I walked into a colleague’s office one day while she was Googling the date of the first day of Lent. It started a bit of a conversation about religion and family traditions.

I had to admit that I had never given Lent much thought, but over the next few days I contemplated what “giving up” meant to me.

First, I Googled the meaning of Lent. According to Wikipedia, Lent itself has very specific meanings depending on which religious denomination you ascribe to.

It is generally about 40 days long, and historically, it often involved fasting. But in modern times, fasting for many has evolved to the idea of giving something up for a time.

Chocolate seems to be a popular sacrifice, but that didn’t quite get to the heart of Lent. So, I read more.

According to one definition of Lent, it’s a period of contemplation when we are encouraged to consider justice toward ourselves, justice toward God or whatever higher power we might believe in, and justice toward our neighbors.

The challenge is to practice those three things between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.

That seemed to be a little more

meaningful than giving up chocolate, so I decided to give it a try. But first I had to look up the meaning of “justice,” or “just,” because it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into.

According to dictionary.com, “just” means “guided by truth, reason and fairness.” Justice is the noun that means “quality of being just.” Basically, according to these definitions, I need to keep truth, reason and fairness on the top of my mind for the next 40 days.

So, my first assignment for Lent was tackling justice toward myself. I interpreted this as, “What can I do better for me?”

Well, I’ll tell you that, while I believe in fitness, I will never run like Lisa and Anne-Marie. (See ‘Running Around’ on pages 20-21.) It hurts my knees, makes me sweat, and I absolutely know that my heaving chest is an unattractive sight.

But there are a few bad habits I can break and a few negative replays in my head that I can try to erase since they often make me feel less than good about myself.

But I consider my bad habits a bit personal and even I, who shares a lot, won’t share the details here. (It’s like being careful with what you post on Facebook.)

I can tell you, though, that I’m several days into my Lent resolutions and I’m doing okay.

I know I won’t be perfect at “giving up”

on some things completely because the human condition is essentially imperfect, but using the advice of taking it one day at a time, I’m doing certain things less. And less can lead to even lesser and so on and so on until maybe, one day, these injustices toward myself may just be a memory.

On to my second phase: justice toward a higher power.

I had to think about this one a bit, but I finally concluded it meant honor your best instincts.

I believe that with us all is a guiding spirit that suggests a path through life that, if followed, would mean more happiness, less anger, more peace and less worry.

Some people believe higher powers speak in loud, clear voices that talk about right and wrong and leave behind rigid rules. I believe in little whispers in the wind that caution me to pause and think again.

It’s a quiet reminder to act with integrity and speak honestly; it’s a soft voice that preaches kindness and patience; it’s a

... if I work on myself and honor my best

instincts, I’ll be a better person to the people

around me ...


sense of something just beyond my sight that prompts me to do this instead of that.

I believe that if I acted on these instincts more often — rather than ones grounded in selfishness and fear — I will do justice toward the higher powers in my life.

Finally, on to the third challenge: justice toward my neighbor.

After working through what I believed about justice toward myself and justice toward a higher power, what justice toward my neighbor meant was

immediately clear.It means that if I work on

myself and I honor my best instincts, I’ll be a better person to the people around me — a dunk shot in the game of deciphering Lent.

As you read this, we’re midway through Lent and well on our way to Easter Sunday. But as I write this (given magazine deadlines), it’s just a few days into the 40 days. I’ve a ways to go, but I can already report that I’ve learned that “giving up” doesn’t always mean losing.

It can mean getting more.

Breaking Bad HabitsBad habits are just that — things we do repeatedly that we know aren’t good for us, yet we do them anyway. Bad habits can range from annoying (cracking your knuckles or smacking your gum) to life threatening (smoking or eating too much sugar). Sometimes we don’t understand why we’re driven to behave in negative ways, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take more control. Just doing less of a bad habit is better than no change at all.

• Most experts agree that the first step to controlling a bad habit is recognition. Be honest and admit that something you do has negative consequences.

• Once conscious of the behavior, the next step is to make a choice: every time you experience the impulse to engage in the bad habit, say “no.” Every time you can say and act on the decision to not do something, you’ve succeeded.

• Experts also say you need to substitute another behavior for the bad habit. Many habits are created to fill time and relieve

anxiety. The goal is to find another activity, one that is more positive, that relieves boredom and lessens anxiety.

• Set realistic goals and track the changes. Studies show that you need to repeat a new activity 20 times for it to become routine. For example, if the bad habit is never exercising, start small and commit to taking a 20-minute walk after work each day. Do that 20 days in a row and see what happens. Have you lost a little weight? Is your attitude a little better? Do you feel more relaxed when you sit down to eat with the kids? Are you sleeping better at night? Realize that letting go of some bad habits, no matter the comfort they bring, can mean even better things in the end.

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When Agathe von Kampen was little, she remembers playing with a neighbor girl who ran off and found a live hand grenade. von Kampen turned around at the noise and saw pieces of her friend’s dress floating down from the sky.

As wrenching as this memory is, it was daily life for children trying to survive under Joseph Stalin’s regime in Ukraine. Von Kampen did survive, immigrated to America as a teenager, lived a life full of pain, and then wrote about her life which was, almost accidentally, published in a book titled “When the War is Over…”

Today, she’s a happy grandmother living a more peaceful life in Prineville.

Von Kampen gives speeches about her book to Stonecroft Ministries and other groups. While her stories are tearful, she leaves listeners with her hard-earned wisdom about not judging others.

“Nobody knows what led you to make that choice. So let’s be careful how we throw rocks at somebody for doing something that to us might seem like a stupid or destructive thing to do,” said von Kampen.

Von Kampen, who was born in 1935, grew up on the front lines of World War II. The war moved her mother to write a lullaby she sang to little Agathe, “Little girl, poor child, can’t see yet the trouble in the wind.”

Prineville author shares her story of war, misery and triumph through

writings and speeches.

ThroughLife & War

Von Kampen poses in a photo taken by her uncle, who was a photographer. They lived in Ukraine under German occupation.


Those troubles are von Kampen’s childhood memories. When she was four or five she was told to pull the dog tags off American soldiers who were sometimes not yet dead. In her communist daycare, she was beaten for crying.

And because German speaking children were told not to speak their native language in Ukraine schools, she remained silent and was labeled “retarded.”

“That’s what a dictatorship does — you don’t get any choices, you do what you’re told or you die and that’s how I knew how to live my life,” von Kampen said.

In addition to governmental rules, her choices were limited by her mother’s fanatical adherence to religious rules.

Eventually her mother, father, brother and grandmother were transported to Germany in a cattle car with no bathroom for 12 days and nights. Life was no better there. The family survived

in train stations or by the side of the road.

Finally at age 15, von Kampen and some family members were granted entrance to America. Unfortunately, Ellis Island was not the start of a better life.

“Until then I had never known of a regular home, I had never seen a kitchen or any of the things that we take for granted here and immediately I was then thrown into an environment of choices,” von Kampen said.

Her first choice was marrying a man who was mentally unstable. By her 20s, von Kampen had two girls, an abusive husband and no job skills. Often, she had to move her children in the middle of the night because of threats from her husband. He landed in jail. She attempted suicide but survived.

“I didn’t see it as a miracle — I just saw one more strike against me,” said von Kampen.

“ ... So let’s be careful how

we throw rocks at somebody

for doing something that to

us might seem like a stupid or

destructive thing to do.”

Von Kampen, age 14, wears a dress from an American care package.

At age 6 years, von Kampen poses for a family photograph with a doll borrowed from a neighbor for the photo.

Von Kampen discovered books at the age of 15. She received her first book as a birthday gift and, later, named her first daughter after the book’s heroine, Juanita.


She was sent to a psychiatrist who told her she was suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome, a term that wasn’t well known at the time. He advised as her therapy to write her thoughts every morning. As he read her story, he told von Kampen that she was an emotionally well balanced person living in a very unbalanced world.

Von Kampen’s story continued with a couple more bad marriages and endless

financial problems. She never read what she had written. Instead, her handwritten pages were passed around by friends until one woman offered to type it and send it to a publisher. It was published in 2008. Von Kampen has since bought the rights back and hopes to find a new publisher who will help market the book so it reaches more people. Even without marketing efforts, her book sold more than 2,500 copies, which allowed her to buy a car.

Today, von Kampen considers herself a “whole, healthy person.” She wakes up happy for each new day in her home decorated just they way she likes it – with purple carpet. And that contentedness, she says, is a new experience.

“The freedom I experience now is just indescribable. I am free of everything. I am free of debt, I am free of sin, I am free of terrible men who claim to love me when in essence they are doing the opposite,” von Kampen said.

Until “When the War is Over…” finds a second publisher, it is in scarce supply. A few copies can be found on Amazon and at Sisters’ Paulina Springs Books.

Von Kampen , age 15 and photographed with her mother, was living with her family in a bombed out building while it was in the process of being repaired.

Von Kampen celebrated her 15th birthday wearing a borrowed dress and pearls

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

“Stones into Schools” by Greg MortensonEvergreen Book Club

Continuing the story from the bestseller, “Three Cups of Tea,” this book describes Greg Mortenson’s collaboration with the Central Asia Institute to build schools in northern Afghanistan and his commitment to peace through education. Weaving a slippery path between former mujahideen commanders, ex-Taliban, village elders and American soldiers is complex, but Mortenson is a master of diplomatic compromise. The hostess of this group served “stone soup” and “stone salad,” and discussion was lively. The group was especially impressed with Mortenson’s knowledge of the Afghan and Pakistan culture and tribes to the point that the U.S. military has consulted with Mortenson and has begun to use his ideas in their own efforts in these countries.

“The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David WroblewskiFair and Tender Ladies Book Club

Edgar Sawtelle was born mute and speaks only through sign, but he lives a wonderful life with his parents on their remote farm in northern Wisconsin. The

Sawtelle’s breed and train dogs. When Edgar’s father dies, Edgar flees into the forest with three young dogs and must face his own demons. This group unanimously loved the book; however there was a lot of discussion and some dissatisfaction with the ending. Some were sad, some were shocked, and a few were even mad at the author for the ending. Sounds like a must read.

“Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen SimonsonThat Book Club

This debut novel tells the story of Major Pettigrew, a proper Englishman and widower who believes in the high moral tones of duty and pride. The story surrounds an antique set of Churchill shotguns that Pettigrew’s relatives want to sell and his unlikely friendship with a Pakistani neighbor. The group e-mailed the author to ask if the U.S. melting pot mentality made much of

a difference. Simonson e-mailed back, “I think the answer lies not in assimilating, melting or going all multi-cultural, but in individual self-awareness of the small judgments that make up most of our brain activity during any given day. Substituting knowledge for opinion and building small personal bridges is, I believe, some kind of answer. I do hope your group will happily tear this small opinion to shreds, and I give them all permission to shout and throw the snacks at each other!” What a wonderful sense of humor and a telling tale to humor embedded in this novel.

“Raven Stole the Moon” by Garth SteinSunriver Book Group

This is Garth Stein’s first novel prior to writing the award-winning “Art of Racing in the Rain.” An upscale Seattle socialite impulsively takes a ferry to Alaska, the site where her young son drowned two years prior. Drawing on her Tlingit Indian history, this grieving mother must face Indian spirits and a shaman who wants to put her son’s soul to rest. One of this group’s members had lived in Alaska and felt the story about the natural world held very true to the Alaskan Native American beliefs.

In this memoir, Janzen returns home to live with her Mennonite parents after the breakup of her marriage and a mortgage she can’t afford. With a lot of self-deprecating humor and a bit of soul searching, she looks back at her childhood religion with fresh eyes.

Von Kampen has a Mennonite ancestry so she quickly grabbed this book off the library shelf. “Janzen has the ability to go into depth about culture differences and religious beliefs with a tongue-in-cheek way of writing. Mennonite women don’t wear ‘little black dresses,’ they wear ‘old lady black dresses,’” Von Kampen said. “I laughed, I cried and I was reminded of many things I myself have experienced in much the same fashion.

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

Agathe von Kampen, Local Author & Guest Reviewer“Mennonite in a Little Black Dress” by Rhoda Janzen


From Diagnosis to Survivorship

“Peggy is like the sister you never knew you had, but she’s always there,” said Wilma Cook.

Cook is taking about Peggy Lukens, the nurse navigator who has been with her from the moment Cook suspected she might have breast cancer in May of 2010.

Lukens is a nurse practitioner and breast cancer nurse navigator with St. Charles Health Systems and the Sara Fisher Project. Her job, she said, is simply to be there for her patients, helping them with whatever they need once they’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“It’s an overwhelming moment,” Lukens said of discussion when a woman hears that she has breast cancer. “From that moment, I can give continual support and encouragement.

“My job is to be advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor. And breast cancer doesn’t just affect the patient; it affects the whole family, so I can play a role with helping the spouse or maybe even the children find the resources they need to cope with the next several months or even years of treatment.”

Lukens handles an average of 200 breast cancer patients a year, and her goal is to follow all of them from diagnosis through survivorship.

She actually met Cook, 50, before her diagnosis when Cook had found a lump but couldn’t afford a mammogram. Once that was arranged and the diagnosis was confirmed, Lukens then stepped in to

“make sure I had everything I

needed,” said Cook.She has continued to support Cook and her

family for almost a year through surgery for a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and now radiation.

“She calls at least every two weeks, sometimes more,” said Cook. “It’s not just helping us understand the disease and the treatment. It’s everything.”

For example, Cook (who lives in Redmond) had to go on disability due to her illness, and

Local nurse navigator,

Peggy Lukens, partners

with patients throughout the cancer ordeal.

by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special ProjectsPhotos by Lyle Cox


money got very tight for the family.“Peggy connected us with Can Cancer, the nonprofit program

that helps to pay for gas so I can get to and from Bend for my treatments three times a week,” Cook said.

Lukens has helped with insurance issues and hooking Cook up with Feel Good, Look Good, a program that helps cancer patients with wigs, make-up and massages.

“Most of all, she’s willing to explain things over and over again so we understand what’s happening and what the doctors are suggesting,” said Cook. “That has been so important in dealing with the fear and anxiety.”

Lukens, who has been a nurse navigator for six years, will soon be joined by others who will provide similar support to heart disease patients, people diagnosed with lung or other forms of cancers, and children with pediatric heart conditions.

“These diseases can be very complicated,” said Al DiLuzio, director of cardiovascular services for The Heart Center. “The

diagnosis is life changing, and then there’s a long course of treatment — surgery, procedures, medications, life style issues. And that’s all on top of the emotional needs, the physical changes that are occurring, and worries about money.

“A nurse navigator is a person who can stand with you in the middle of that and help coordinate all the things that are happening so quickly. “

DiLuzio knows because he worked with a similar program before coming to St. Charles Health Systems. In addition to generating better medical outcomes, having a nurse navigator working with patients also helps to control costs.

“For example, if a patient can call their nurse navigator about some emerging issues, it often solves medication problems that could escalate or prevents a trip to the emergency room,” he said.

In his experience, a nurse navigator also helps reduce duplicated services and costly readmissions to the hospital.

According to Allison McCormick, director of the Cancer Center of Care at St. Charles, the hospital systems eventually plans to have at least one nurse navigator working with every Center of Care.

But ultimately, St. Charles wants patients to have a better patient experience, “… to feel embraced by the whole system,” said McCormick.

“We want them to feel cared for,” she said. “Everybody facing cancer or another serious disease needs this. You need someone to partner with you through this journey.”

Cook agrees.“If you have breast cancer, Peggy’s phone number is the best

phone number you can have,” she said.

“We want them to feel cared for. Everybody facing cancer or another

serious disease needs this. You need someone to partner

with you through this journey.”

Local nurse navigator Peggy Lukens (above right) answers questions from Wilma Cook, a local cancer patient who’s in for treatment. Photo by Lyle Cox.


“The diagnosis is life changing, and then there’s a long course of treatment ... A nurse navigator is a person who can stand with you in the middle of that and help coordinate all the things that are happening so quickly. “


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by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects

If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence or know someone who has, Saving Grace can help.

With domestic homicides rising almost 100 percent last year in Oregon, contacting Saving Grace can mean

the difference between life and death.

The most dangerous time for a woman is when she attempts to leave an abusive relationship.

“Seventy-five percent of serious injuries and deaths occur while someone is trying to leave a relationship,” said Saving Grace’s executive director, Janet Huerta.

That’s why Huerta says safety planning is included in all the services victims of domestic violence receive at Saving Grace.

National statistics show that if a program like Saving Grace can talk to a victim soon after an assault, the rate of re-assault is reduced by 60 percent. So Saving Grace tries to reach the victim as soon as possible.

If law enforcement officers are involved, they immediately put the victim in contact with Saving Grace.

Saving Grace also helps victims of sexual assault.

“When we get called, we go to the hospital because the forensics exam can be very intrusive,” said Huerta.

But it’s necessary to collect evidence. And because all of their clothing is evidence, Saving Grace will provide new clothing and personal hygiene

items along with counseling victims.

Having opened in 2006, Mary’s Place is another program of Saving Grace. When couples with children are divorcing, Mary’s Place in Bend provides a safe location where the non-custodial parent can visit with his or her children, or a safe place where parents can exchange their children.

“Once the court sends the family to us, our primary goal is to ensure safety,” Huerta said, “Mary’s Place has been able to keep families safe and avert abductions and stalking.”

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Ancient grains are worth a new look.

by Annissa Anderson, for The Bulletin

The benefits of eating whole grains are hardly a surprise these days. But there are grains out there — some of the oldest known to man — that are head and shoulders above the American staples of wheat, corn and rice in their nutritional value. In addition, these ancient grains possess intriguing tastes and textures that are worth looking into.

Look no further than the bulk aisle at your local health food store to begin

sampling alternative whole grains. You’ll find amaranth, buckwheat/kasha, farro, millet, teff, kamut, quinoa, barley and spelt, to name a few. Some grains are even being made into pasta: a variety of pasta noodles made from quinoa flour are marketed in particular to the gluten-free crowd.

Many, but not all, of the ancient grains are gluten-free. Amaranth, buckwheat, millet, teff and quinoa are all gluten-free. Others, like spelt, are not gluten-free but are used as a grain substitute for those with wheat

allergies. Some so-called grains are actually “pseudo-grains” because they contain many of the nutritional and cooking properties of traditional grains but are really grasses.

Most of the grains are cooked in the same way: rinsing, sautéing and then boiling them in water or stock until all of the liquid is absorbed. Properly cooked grains should be tender, but not mushy. Cooking times will vary; consult packaging information or follow a recipe for specific instructions and grain-to-water ratios.

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AmaranthAmaranth is one of the most ancient of grains. In fact, it is one of the earliest known

food plants. More than 8,000 years old, the plant was cultivated by the Aztecs, who considered it a “super food” for its reputation for providing energy and improving the athletic performance of runners and warriors. Today, amaranth is highly regarded as a source for high-quality protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and some of the amino acids.

Though its seeds are used as a cereal or can be ground into flour like grains, the plant is actually part of the goosefoot plant family. Closely related to pigweed, spinach and beets, the plant’s greens have a delicious, slightly sweet flavor and can be used in cooking or in salads. In the U.S., it is more common to use amaranth seeds and flour. The seeds can often be found popped, like corn, as an ingredient in breakfast cereals.

FarroA wheat-like grain popular during the golden days of ancient Rome has enjoyed a

revival in Italy and now is popping up in natural-food stores here. Farro has an appealing earthy, wholesome flavor and a texture that’s somehow both chewy and creamy. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C and E and also magnesium, making it a natural remedy for cramped or tight muscles.

Farro makes a delicious alternative to cracked wheat, rice and other grains with meats, poultry and fish. Farro kernels, once cooked, can be tossed with vinaigrette to make a warm or cold salad or be eaten plain like rice.

QuinoaAlthough referred to as the “mother of all grains” by the Incas of South America,

quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is actually a fruit, not a grain. Quinoa is the seed of the Chenopdium plant, better known as the goosefoot plant (and therefore a relative to amaranth). It, like other ancient grains, is rich in vitamins, and ingesting it is said to be beneficial for heart health.

The quick-cooking, high-protein grain is available in many supermarkets right alongside rice. Its mild, nutty flavor and fluffy but chewy texture make it a good foil for spicy foods. Try this versatile grain as a side dish in place of couscous or rice, especially for meats and vegetables swimming in sauce. Or combine cooked quinoa with cooked vegetables and a little balsamic vinegar for a cold or warm salad.

SpeltSpelt is a type of wheat, but one that is considered to be ancient. First cultivated around

9,000 years ago, this Middle Eastern cereal grass has a mellow nutty flavor. More easily digestible than wheat, spelt also has a slightly higher protein content. Spelt is loaded with vitamin B2, manganese, niacin, and copper and is said to benefit people with headaches and diabetes.

Spelt is most commonly used today as flour made into bread, but the spelt seeds, which resemble wheat berries, are making an appearance in health food stores as an alternative cooking grain. Spelt berries, as they are sometimes called, can be used similarly to barley in soups and stews, or can be cooked and eaten by itself like rice. Cooked spelt berries, like farro, are also excellent in warm and cold salads.

To get you started on a new culinary foray with ancient grains, try these four:


Cooking farro can take some time, so to speed up the recipe, cook the farro in advance, and warm before stirring into the cabbage mixture. Ricotta salata is ricotta that has been pressed, salted and dried. It can be found in the specialty cheese section at upscale food markets.

Ingredients:FOR COOKING FARRO: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup farro1 1/2 cups water1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR CABBAGE DISH:1 cup walnuts2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1 pound red cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme 1/2 cup water 4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled

Method:1. Cook the farro: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the farro and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly toasted. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Cover, and cook over low heat until the water is

absorbed and grains are tender.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 12 minutes, until golden. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

3. In a large skillet, melt the butter in the oil. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is barely wilted, 6 minutes. Add the thyme and the water, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the water has evaporated, 20 minutes. Stir in the cooked farro, ricotta salata and toasted walnuts. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Colorful, healthy and packed with essential amino acids, this salad is both different and delicious. Smaller portions make a wonderful side dish, but it is sufficiently protein-rich to serve as a main dish on Meatless Mondays, or any day of the week.

Ingredients:1 cup quinoa, well washed and drained1 3/4 cups water1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 medium yellow onion, julienne-cut1 carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds1 medium golden beet, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices2 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 large clove garlic, mincedJuice of 1/2 lemon1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Method:1. Preheat oven to 425̊ .

2. Combine quinoa, water, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes; then fluff with fork.

3. While quinoa cooks, toss onion, carrot, beet, and broccoli with 1

tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste. Spread in single layer in baking dishes or on baking sheets. Roast in oven 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

4. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

5. Place quinoa and vegetables in a large bowl; add parsley. Stir dressing and pour over mixture; toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide among bowls and top with crumbled feta, if using.

Warm Farro with Walnuts, Cabbage & Ricotta Salata (Serves 6)

Warm Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Salad (Serves 4)


by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Running Around Central Oregon


Look around Central Oregon and you’ll see a number of women running — around the neighborhood, on the trails, and in charity five or 10Ks.

They’re also traveling more often to destination runs, making it a girls’ afternoon of sweating rather than a weekend at the spa.

According to Running USA, which supports the running industry, more women than men are running road races in America today. Fifty-five, 52 and 59 percent of participants in 5Ks, 10 Ks and half-marathons, respectively, are women.

The only exception is the full marathon, where 41 percent of runners are women. While less than men, it’s a number that consistently increases year after year.

And this is a relatively new phenomenon. According to Dagny Scott Barrios, author of the “Complete Book of Women’s Running,” running was a man’s sport even through the 1990s. But around the millennium that changed, as more women took up running as a form of exercise and sport.

“I can do it any time, by myself and it doesn’t cost me anything,” said Anne-Marie Daggett, 45.

Daggett averages about 20 miles a week, running on the trails across Mt. Washington Drive from her home in Northwest Crossing, or on routes around town.

Daggett has been running since college when she needed a different exercise to replace the competitive figure skating she’d done as a child and teenager. She quickly learned to love it, enjoying “…the time to myself … time to listen to music or meditate.”

In addition to the physical benefits, running clears her head.

“It helps me function better, have a better outlook and gives me confidence,” said Daggett.

She also believes it sets a good example of regular exercise for her two daughters, Molly, 9, and Ainslie, 4.

But Daggett doesn’t always run alone. She’s part of a loosely organized group of women who connect via their Facebook page to schedule runs together.

Lisa Smith is also a member of the group that calls themselves “Logistical Nightmare” because of the confusion that often results when they’re trying to coordinate schedules, routes and other details, she said.

“I started running to kick-start my metabolism,” said Smith, 40, who also averages about 20 miles a week. “For the time and money, it’s the best calorie burner out there.”

Smith, who describes herself as introverted and non-competitive, said it took her years to be willing to run with others.

“Now, I’ve found a whole new community,” she said. “These are people I might never have met.”

And they have encouraged her to take on new challenges like the High Desert Dash, a relay run between Bend and Sunriver, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Seattle in June.

“I had no ambitions to ever do a half marathon,” said Smith. “But now that I’ve been in a few local races, I’m looking forward to it.”

In fact, Smith and Daggett are running the half-marathon together. It will be Smith’s first destination race, but not Daggett’s. She’s traveled to Scottsdale for a half marathon last November and has plans for the Bay to Breakers 12K race in San Francisco in May.

“Races keep me motivated,” said Daggett. “They are the reason to keep running every day.”

Smith, on the other hand, says the feeling after the run is what keeps her going.

“I don’t particularly like it while I’m doing it,” she said. “But afterwards, I feel great — strong, clear-headed, energized.”

Smith and Daggett love seeing more women get interested in running.

“It doesn’t take any specialized knowledge or training,” Smith said. “Just put on your shoes and walk out the door.”

But they do have a few tips for newbies.Smith suggests checking out the “couch to 5K”

program on coolrunning.com.“It’s a nine-week training plan that helps

people build up their time and distance step by step,” said Smith. “It starts with alternating 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking for 20 minutes three times a week in the first week, and finishes with running three miles in 30 minutes in the ninth week.”

Smith has used the program herself to help her return to running after taking some extended time off for health reasons.

Daggett suggests new runners invest in good shoes and a good running bra.

And both agree that running is a personal thing, even with others.

“There’s a saying … ‘Run your own race,’” said Smith. “Do what feels good, and do it at your own pace.”

Healthy people, healthy houndsMost people know when they need to get in shape. But most people don’t know that their dogs need to get back into shape too.

According to Kristin Wolter, a rehabilitation specialist with Pawsitive Strides, most dogs are overweight, even just a tiny bit. And that makes them vulnerable to the same health and physical consequences as humans.

So, she brainstormed some kind of weight loss awareness program for pets and it’s the perfect opportunity to get people in running shape too.

Healthy Hounds is a 10-week carefully controlled weight-loss challenge for dogs and their people. Starting April 9, registered contestants will receive nutrition, exercise and behavior modification tips and techniques to get them and their dogs walking and watching their weight.

The Healthy Hounds Challenge costs $30, and people can register their dogs, or themselves and their dogs as a couple, by completing a registration form and returning it to Humane Society of Central Oregon, Pawsitive Strides (inside the Vet Emergency Clinic), Bend Pet

Express and the Athletic Club of Bend.

The challenge culminates on June 25 with a 3K run/walk for people and their dogs. All the proceeds from the challenge and run/walk benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

In addition to the education provided by the Healthy Hounds partners, people interested in getting in shape to run the challenge can check out the coolrunnings.com and follow its step-by-step program.


Q: Winter has really dried out my skin. What is something I can do to help out in this climate?

A: First off, make sure you are constantly hydrating yourself inside and out. Next, switch from using hot water to a lukewarm or cool water when washing your

face. Check that your cleanser is of a mild nature. And always protect your face, even when it’s raining outside. Sunscreen and

moisturizer is an absolute must!

Q: What are some other options out there for

me if I really only love my liquid foundation,

because the powder cakes my face?

A: Fortunately these days, makeup companies have come out with

mineral everything, and for the most part they all have great coverage.

If you just can’t give up your liquid, at least try a cream. It’s like mixing lotion and makeup, but it will stay. I personally really like using a cream

concealer followed with a mineral base. Use a cream blush, and even a cream

eye shadow. If you really don’t want any makeup to go anywhere, lock in with a

powder, mineral or not.

TIP: Cream also is a better choice, and it blends so much better if you are applying

over loose skin.

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Q: I love the smoky look on my eyes. Should I wear it differently in the daytime?

A: Smoky is a great look for daytime, just lighten it up a lot by forgoing your eyeliner. Use a charcoal or brown shade of eyeshadow, and start at your lid and work up to the crease. If you really need your eyeliner, match it with your eyeshadow shade. Apply shadow over the eyeliner, and blend up to the crease.

Q: I’m a very busy lady running all day and usually have an evening event to attend. How can I update my makeup from a day to night look?

A: We were talking about smoky “daytime” eye in the last question. From there, a great way to move this look into evening time is to add the black liner and add a darker shade of charcoal eyeshadow. If you need a brighter lip color, use a tint of color and top it with a neutral gloss. As for your cheeks, pop them with a great cream color. You can change your hair up or down and bring a different pair of earrings. The oil blotting sheets are amazing to have on hand so you are not applying and reapplying powder all day.

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

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Spring in the

TrenchesFrom battlefield to Hollywood to Central Oregon, the trench coat is a stable during the cool high desert spring.

Never before has an article of clothing so stylishly gone from battlefield to Hollywood to closets worldwide.

Meet the trench coat. Today’s trench has come a long way from its humble beginnings as the heavy

cotton jacket first designed for British army officers in the early 1900s.Nicknamed “trench” because it was worn while fighting in the trenches, it was

originally outfitted with a D-ring, rumored to be used for securing grenades. Years later, Hollywood heavyweights like Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart

brought the iconic piece into the mainstream after sporting them in blockbusters like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Casablanca.”

by Kristy Hessman, for The Bulletin Special ProjectsPhotos by Lyle Cox & Nicole Werner


This year’s trenches have once again been recast in a variety of lengths, colors and fabrics.

“Sometimes, a full trench isn’t as practical here because of the cold,” said Leah Cassidy, manager of Lulu’s Boutique in downtown Bend. “People want warmth. We have some in cotton and wool blends that are so adorable and warm and cozy.”

Cassidy said the store’s most popular style is a three-quarter-length version with a thick hood and drawstring closure. The “long sweatshirt-like” layer comes in black, navy, white and tan.

Another popular style is XCVI’s version that zips in the front and comes in chocolate brown.

Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate,

it’s never too early to bring a little spring into your wardrobe.

“If you’re on the hunt for something spot-on trend for the season, definitely pick a bold color, like raspberry sorbet, tiger lily, green or lemon chrome,” said Katie Bowen, manager of Macy’s in the River Bend Mall. “Or select a fun pattern, an exotic floral or captivating animal print from INC International Concepts or American Rag.”

The beauty of trench coats is it can be dressed up or down, depending on occasion.

It can be as simple as changing out the belt, rolling up the sleeves or adding a scarf. Trenches can be your chosen outerwear whether you’re headed to a wedding or a weekend at the beach.

Cassidy said she knows a lot of moms who just throw a trench coat on over sweat pants when they take the kids to school

because it “hides everything and gives them a chic look.”

Another popular paring is a trench with leggings and boots or with jeans.

No matter how you wear it or what you wear it with, you can’t go wrong adding a trench to your wardrobe.

“They’re a great investment piece because the classics never go out of style,” Bowen said.

Besides, what other piece of clothing has more than a century of history and a roster of celebrities on its side? Here’s looking at you kid, in your fabulous trench coat

“They’re a great investment piece because the classics never go out of style.”


The continued personal fi nancial pressures felt within today’s lagging economy doesn’t change the fact that many women keep the maintenance of “good hair” as a high priority.

Fortunately, a knowledgeable stylist can work as a fi nancial consultant of sorts, pro-viding clients with ideas and tips for main-taining beautiful hair without breaking the bank.

“I know everyone’s been hit hard in this economy, and as a stylist I want to make sure that I give my clients a look that they will be able to keep up with, one that fi ts in their budgets – that doesn’t take away from the grocery money,” said Hali Owens, a styl-ist at Indulgence Salon in Bend.

According to Owens, a typical conversation might go like this:

“Let’s have a little talk about your hair, your expectations, your budget and time commit-ments. How often do you get a trim, a touch-up, etc.?”

Based on the answers to these questions, Owens said the following considerations can be made for the benefi t of the client’s pocketbook:

• Weighing the cost of partial highlights ver-sus a full head of highlights;

• How long a particular cut and style will hold before it loses shape;

• What the best, longer-lasting styles would be for a particular hair type; and

• What hair implements a client owns at home (e.g. a fl at iron, curling iron, etc.) so the cho-sen style doesn’t require the purchase of new tools.

Not until both the cli-ent and the stylist are comfortable with the fi nancial and time commitments involved with a new hair style should the “magic” take place.

“Additionally, it’s important for me, the styl-ist, to check with the client throughout the cut to make sure she is comfortable with its direction and look,” Owens said. “It’s impor-tant to me that clients look good when I’m done, but also feel good in the long term.”

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by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

It was a typical August day in Central Oregon — leisurely summer morning of sipping tea and plotting the days activities.

Then it began.Knifing pains travelled from the chest to

the back, through the shoulder and to the left arm. This was followed by shortness of breath, dizziness, cold sweats and almost passing out.

A sense of urgency replaced the initial denial. But how could this happen to someone who follows all of the heart-healthy guidelines?

A Bend resident since 2007, Katherine Hilst lived this horrifying tale last August. As an active, fit, 51-year-old helicopter pilot, aviation safety consultant and lawyer, a heart attack was the last thing on her mind.

Hilst ate healthy, practiced yoga and exercised regularly. A classically trained pianist, Katherine also remains active performing as a cellist for the Central Oregon Symphony as well as with several bands around town, including Hilst & Coffey and Wild Rye.

Proud of her lifestyle, Katherine exhibited no previous signs leading to a heart attack. She would later learn that she suffered from a rare condition, called a

QUEEN of HEARTSThe story of one woman’s sudden experience

with a rare heart condition.


spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) of her right coronary artery, that was often fatal.

SCAD is essentially a tear in the inner membrane of the artery wall. The tear allows blood to flow between the artery walls, creating a pocket of blood.

This bad flow competes for space in the artery with the normal flow of blood, resulting in a blockage and, ultimately, a heart attack.

Because the symptoms present themselves as a more common heart attack,

m e d i c a l caregivers are

unable to detect a dissection until they get

inside your arteries with a catheter. SCADs have been known to oc-

cur during exercise as well as dur-ing rest, as was the case with Hilst

case. According to www.spontaneous-coronaryarterydissection.com, a site that

exists to create awareness about SCAD, 80 percent of SCAD cases affect women. It is also common for SCAD to occur in people in good physical shape and with no known history of heart-relat-ed illness.

Studies have suggested there may be a link between SCAD and female hormone levels, but because SCAD is so rare, each case is treated as unique.

For Hilst, the SCAD led to the development of common heart attack symptoms, and because she treated it as such, what happened next probably saved her life.

A call was placed to 9-1-1 within minutes of Hilst’s developing symptoms, and the operator advised an aspirin and relaxed breathing. An ambulance arrived after a few excruciating minutes, and medics — upon seeing Hilst’s otherwise healthful physical appearance — first wondered if Katherine was experiencing a panic or anxiety attack.

Fortunately, the first electrocardiogram (EKG) reading produced abnormal results, putting her on the fast track toward cardiac care. Three more EKGs taken on the way to St. Charles Medical Center read normal,

even though she had an artery that was torn, bleeding and creating a blockage.

Once Katherine arrived at the emergency room, a small army of

medical professionals greeted her at the Cardiac Catheterization Lab

A catheter inserted in the brachial artery administered a dye that found the dissection. Four stents were placed in her right coronary artery.

The doctor later mentioned it was only the third SCAD he had seen in 20 years. After treatment, Katherine spent 36 hours in the hospital.

Upon being released, doctors recommended Katherine rest for a few days, then slowly begin to resume her normal activities.

Any major medical event with the word “spontaneous” in its title is bound to set someone on an emotional roller coaster. For Hilst, the condition also reinforced a

positive perspective of life.“Mostly I’m just very, very grateful to be

here,” Hilst said. “This whole thing has been another reminder that life needs to be lived as fully as possible. I totally intend to do that.”

Heart disease patients, as well as patients of other major conditions, often refer to

the “new normal” — relearning what is now normal for your body and your life. In Katherine’s case, “new normal” refers to her continuing drive for personal and professional growth.

In addition to her aviation consulting work, Katherine recently added teacher to her resume. She now teaches several classes in the Aviation Department at Central Oregon Community College.

Katherine’s performance schedule with Hilst & Coffey and Wild Rye has also increased. You can catch her on stage several times a month at various music venues around Bend.

She will also perform within a more formal setting at upcoming Central Oregon Symphony performances.

As Katherine wrote in a letter to her , “Because of the great care I received through the whole process, I am here to live what I hope is many more decades.”

“This whole thing has been another reminder that life needs to be lived as fully as possible. I totally intend to do that.”


The St. Charles Heart 1 ProgramThis program is a collaborative effort to reduce average “door-to-balloon” time. This is defined as the time it takes for a patient to make it from the emergency room to the cardiac catheterization lab.

Hospital staff, cardiologists, emergency physicians and local EMS providers all participate. The St. Charles current door-to-balloon average is 50 minutes, 130 minutes — more than two hours — faster than the national average.

It’s little surprise then that St. Charles is No. 1 in Oregon for the lowest number of in-hospital deaths due to myocardial infarction.

Leadership Risks Worth TakingStep out from your comfort zone and manage by taking a few measured risks.

Safe, predictable, tried and true — while these words might put your mind at ease, stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something a little risky can pay off in a big way.

In business, there are times when you need to make a bold move and times when playing it safe is the right course. The key is learning which risks are worth the gamble.

Trust Your Employees.Some leaders fear giving employees

too much freedom. Instead, they micromanage every task to prevent employees from ever making mistakes. For perfectionist managers, letting go of control is scary. If you struggle with delegating, step back, and evaluate how that affects your team.

According to the American Management Association, micromanaging discourages employees and kills creativity. Show some faith, and give your team a longer leash. If they fail, that’s okay. Resist the urge to reclaim control. Instead, let them grow in their roles. Taking chances on your team will lighten your load and empower your employees.

Give Credit.No manager is an island. Some leaders,

however, seem to forget this notion whenever the boss or a top client is within earshot. They worry acknowledging others’ contributions will damage their reputation. But in reality, people value

humble, team-oriented leaders over those who claim to do it all on their own.

While it’s great to compliment employees one-on-one, private remarks can’t replace public recognition. When team members play a significant role in making a project succeed, make sure you openly acknowledge their efforts.

Say “No.”Savvy leaders understand that

sometimes “no” is the best answer — even when the pressure’s on to give the green light. Whether that means turning down a project or passing up a promotion, the ability to say no at the right times is just as important as knowing when to say yes.

Accepting every request that comes your way doesn’t do anyone a service — least of all you. Knowing your limits and understanding what’s right for you will prevent distractions from bogging you down. Take a risk and say “no” when the time’s right. Others will appreciate your honesty and your ability to take a stand.

Try Something New.“That’s the way we’ve always done

things.” Who hasn’t heard this mantra repeated in the boardrooms and cubicles of their organization? Just because the “same old, same old” is what people are comfortable with doesn’t mean it’s the most effective way to get things done.

In a new book, “Buy-In: Saving Your Good Idea from Getting Shot Down,”

the authors discuss how naysayers can keep great ideas from ever launching. Imagine what the world would be like if leaders and inventors like Alexander Graham Bell or Henry Ford hadn’t pushed to see their visions become realities. We might still be relying on telegraphs and riding in horse-drawn carriages.

Successful managers know when to take chances and when to play it safe. Taking risks to courageously lead the pack is exactly the sort of thing top leaders are renowned for. So, step out of your comfort zone, and challenge the status quo.

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

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