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Encore
April 2012
Formerly The Senior Times
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Four guest writers draw up blueprints for enjoying the great outdoors
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Roseburg Oregon, Monday, March 26, 2012
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Four guest writers draw up blueprints for enjoying the great outdoors
TRICIA JONES Encore
he Umpqua Valley and its surroundings offer unrivaled opportunities for getting outside and reveling in the open air. County residents can find plenty to do outside throughout the year. But with spring nearly a week old, our thoughts naturally turn to leaving home and hearth and exploring the world beyond our doorsteps. We asked four semiregular contributors to The News-Reviews Outdoors page to provide their recommendations on outdoor exploration. The four are Jerry Chartier of Roseburg, 63; R.J. Guyer of Roseburg, 49; Carol Lovegren Miller of Oakland, 53; and Richard ONeill of Winston, 55. Here are their responses, edited for space and clarity.
Whats your favorite way to explore the great outdoors? CHARTIER: My passion is hunting. Ive hunted the same areas for 40 years. I know its not the elk I seek, its the memories the wind whispering across the swaying branches, the memories of those who walked with me through the years and those who walk with me now. Sometimes, when Im alone high on a ridge and I look across the breathtaking vistas, I wonder: Is it the elk Im seeking to find, or am I looking for myself? GUYER: My favorite is hiking. I also enjoy camping, biking and climbing. MILLER: You are most likely to find me hiking, although in the winter, when I have the opportunity, I cross-country ski. The highlight of our year is the time we spend backpacking in the high country. We camp year-round, often using our horses to horse pack. When I need a quick outdoor fix, I hop on my bicycle and ride back roads with my husband. ONEILL: Number-one favorite pastime is hiking. Mrs. ONeill prefers cycling over hiking, so I do the occasional bike ride with her. Part of the hiking package, or auxiliary activities, are backpacking, camping and snowshoeing. Turn to EXTERIOR DESIGN, page 4
Photo courtesy R.J. GUYER
R.J. Guyer of Roseburg poses for a photo during a recent hike on the North Umpqua Trail. The freelance writer and adventure seeker says the 80-mile trail from the crest of the Cascade Mountains to the Swiftwater Trailhead east of Glide offers a cant-miss outdoor opportunity. Among the highlights are numerous waterfalls.
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Encore is starting off spring with a new publication date. Beginning this month, our monthly section will be published on the last Monday of each month. Our May edition, for example, will appear on April 30 rather than May 7. The change is being made in part to ensure that readers are notified in advance of all events taking place in a given month. This wasnt always possible when Encore, formerly The Senior Times, was published on the first Monday of the month. Questions can be directed to Encore Editor Tricia Jones, 541-957-4216.
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What three words best describe Douglas Countys scenic pleasures? CHARTIER: Clean, tranquil, breathtaking. GUYER: Pastoral, pristine, solitude. MILLER: No bear problems. ONEILL: Trees, mountains, water. My sister from Arizona came to visit about a year ago. She was astounded by all the water just sitting around with nobody caring about that. What are some of the places on your dont-miss list for outdoor adventures, particularly for first-time explorers? CHARTIER: Id highly recommend areas around Diamond Lake and Lemolo Lake. When I was 11, I began hunting the Grubb Ranch on North Bank Road for white-tailed ONeill deer. Its 3,000 acres of rolling pastures, dotted with oak groves, small creeks and easy terrain. GUYER: I recommend driving east on Highway 138 toward Diamond Lake/Crater Lake. Beyond Glide the highway offers splendid views and pullouts as it follows the North Umpqua River. There are several short hikes to waterfalls Guyer along the way, including Fall Creek, Susan Creek, Toketee and Watson Falls. MILLER: An easy first backpack trip is just north of Reedsport, from Tahkenitch Campground to Three Mile Lake. There is some fabulous bicycling on the paved roads south of Loon Lake. A really cool short hike can be found out in the Little River area, back to Grotto Falls, where you can actually walk behind the waterfall and peer out through the veil of water.
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ONEILL: For first-timers, Id probably start with Crater Lake National Park, which is tough to beat on a late spring or early summer day. The base of The Watchman yields stunning vistas of the lake cloaked in snow, and one will encounter very few people once Rim Village is left behind. Those who prefer longer hikes can go along the west rim and enjoy the sapphire-blue waters all day long. What time of year is best for your favorite outdoor pursuits? CHARTIER: Autumn. Theres a special calling in the wind this time of year. The animals are scampering about. They know winter is coming soon; another year will end. GUYER: It is possible to hike and camp in the valleys and lower elevations almost yearround. Normally its safe to begin rafting and floating the river around July. The main indicators I look at are the water temperatures and water levels. MILLER : My favorite time of year is September. Minimal mosquitoes, less likely to rain, sunny days but rarely too hot, crisp cold nights. One advantage of living here in Douglas County is you can pick the weather that suits your tastes. ONEILL : The best time is late spring through summer. The green meadows, gushing creeks, blue sky and wildflowers. However, any time is good, in my book. Hike in autumn and one can enjoy the fall colors. And there is nothing like walking through a forest dusted with new snow; the profound silence makes snowshoers forget about their burning calves and quads.
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Ray Jensen of Roseburg celebrates reaching Campbell Lake in the Fremont-Winema National Forest on a recent hike with The Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club. Photo courtesy Richard ONeill
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bined in all the time I lived east of the Casside from a two-year hitch in the cades. Nor have I seen it here since. Oh, we Navy during World War II, the first might get a skiff of snow at Christmastime 42 years of my life were spent in to help Santa Claus do his chimney routine. Baker and Madras, Ore. I moved here because opportunity knocked. A little coun- But snow that requires boots or galoshes? Nahhh. The heavy-duty snow shovel I try bank, South Umpqua State in brought with me from CenCanyonville, offered me a tral Oregon rusts away chance to manage it and I among cobwebs and mudjumped at it. dauber nests in my garage We lived in Madras before rafters. coming here. I loved it for its How about sub-zero weathyoung population and can-do er? In all the years I have attitude. I didnt want to live lived here, the thermometer in rainy Western Oregon with on my front porch has clouds barely 2 feet over my head. So when I moved here, Ronald Culbertson reached zero just four times. Granted, it has been within a I fully intended to give South Musings couple of degrees of that three Umpqua Bank two good or four times, but thats all. years and return to Central I remember one time in Baker when my Oregon with proven management skills. car was the only one in the neighborhood That was 44 years ago. What happened to that started when the temperature dropped my two-year plan? to 23 degrees below zero without the chill The first thing that happened was our winter weather, although it fired a bean ball factor. Were more likely to see our coldest temperature here at 23 degrees above, at us in the first inning, so to speak. We were told snow was hardly known in South including the chill factor. Several years ago I started keeping track Countys tri-cities. That winter we got 3 of any flowers blooming in my yard on feet of snow in one weekend. I hadnt seen New Years Day. Im not talking about that much snow in several winters com-
some hardy leftovers from summer and fall. Im talking about real, growing posies. Ive counted as many as 11 different varieties. This year was the fewest ever. Just two lonely blooms. A primrose and violets. I admit, you cant pick a bouquet for your dinner table on New Years. But people in Baker or Madras with outdoor flowers blooming on Jan. 1 would be knocking at the door of the local TV station to make the headlines on the evening news. What about the rain? One of my first days on the job, there was a light spring rain falling. I watched a kid who could have been Tom Sawyer walking down the street no hat, no coat, head thrown back, hands in his pockets, whistling, without a care in the world and rain hitting his face all the time. I thought hed lost his marbles. To me, it was Noahs deluge out there. First thing I did when I got here was buy a raincoat. I wore it until it got so tatty I looked like a panhandler when I had it on. My wife, with home improvement in mind, gave me an elegant London Fog raincoat. The first time I wore it, I left it in a hotel. Their lost and found department had a rack holding a few old London Fog raincoats,
but nothing new. Some guy had walked out with a smile and my new coat. Ive never owned a raincoat since. Oh, I have rain gear. When you go crabbing or some such activity, rainproof gear, top and bottom, is required. A broadbrimmed hat and light jacket are enough for everyday use. One thing I dont do. I dont go walking down the street with my head back, whistling when it rains. I find a dry place as soon as I can. OK, the flip side of this is heat. Sure, we occasionally see 100-degree temperatures in the good old summertime. But it usually cools off at night. Our air conditioner runs maybe two weeks out of the year, seldom more. Besides, I like warm weather. What do I like about the Land of Umpqua? Opportunity brought me here. Its challenges and new friends kept me here. But theres another, very good reason Im here. Shhhh! Dont tell anyone. Its the best-kept secret in the United States. Its our climate. Ronald K. Culbertson, a retired Umpqua Bank CEO, shares his musings from time to time with Encore readers.
Add another ailment to the list of those associated with overeating
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This was a case-control study of some f we needed yet another reason to avoid 2300 people conducted by Dr. Yona Geda of second helpings and super-sized food portions, Medpage Today has delivered it Scottsdale, Ariz. This research format is also known as a retrospective study, the kind that with this headline: Stuffing the Belly Could Starve the Mind compares two similar groups of people, those with a disease or condition and those in Seniors (Michael Smith, Feb. 12, 2012) without it. (In this case, mild cogand this opening sentence: nitive impairment.) The medical Overeating is associated with and lifestyle histories of the peoan increased risk of mild cognitive ple in each group are documented impairment in people 70 or older. and then compared in an attempt What exactly is the identified to learn which factors may be risk? From the Mayo Clinic webassociated with the disease or consite: dition present in the one group but Mild cognitive impairment is not in the other. an intermediate stage between the The study found that people expected cognitive decline of who consumed more than 2,142 normal aging and the more procalories a day had nearly twice nounced decline of dementia. It Nurse News the risk of MCI as those eating involves problems with memory, fewer than 1,526 calories a day. language, thinking and judgment The researchers also observed a dosethat are greater than typical age-related response pattern: The higher the amount of changes. If you have mild cognitive impaircalories consumed each day, the higher the ment, you may be aware that your memory risk of MCI. or mental function has slipped.And your One implication of the study might be that family and close friends may also notice a cutting calories and eating foods that make change. But generally these changes arent up a healthy diet may be a simpler way to severe enough to interfere with your day-toprevent memory loss as we age, Geda said. day life and usual activities. I know and so do you that associated Mild cognitive impairment increases with does not mean the same thing as your risk of developing dementia, including causes, but still, given the other conditions Alzheimers disease, especially when your associated with being overweight or obese main difficulty is with memory. (the result of taking in more calories than we But back to the stuffing story.
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expend), maybe its just the final straw. Some, just some, conditions associated with being overweight or obese are: Diabetes Some cancers , particularly esophageal, prostate, breast, kidney, endometrial, and colon Congestive heart failure Enlarged heart Pulmonary embolism Polycystic ovarian syndrome Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and heartburn Fatty liver disease Hernias Erectile dysfunction Urinary incontinence Chronic renal failure Lymphedema Cellulitis Stroke Sleep apnea Osteoarthritis Gallbladder disease Varicose veins High blood pressure Metabolic Syndrome X And now, mild cognitive impairment. Do I have to say more? Gloria May is a registered nurse with a masters degree in health education with a certified health education specialist designation.
Hearing loss group to meet bimonthly

The Hearing Loss Association of Douglas County has made a change in its meeting schedule. The group, which used to meet monthly, is now meeting every other month. The next gathering will be from 7 to 9 p.m. April 9 at Mercy Community Education Center, 2459 Stewart Parkway. For the rest of the year, members plan to get together the second Monday of June, August, October and December. Dues are $10 per year. Information: 541-673-3796.
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Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary will provide free blood pressure screenings at the following sites in April: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Roseburg Valley Mall, 1444 N.W. Garden Valley Road Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Douglas County Family YMCA, 1151 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart (depending on construction schedule), 2125 N.W. Stewart Parkway Information: 541-677-4464.
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to have better flavor and quality. The pring has arrived, when the cherry thicker spears grow from older asparagus trees bloom and tulips are everycrowns, and crowns can produce for up to where. Another sure sign of spring is in your grocery stores produce department 15 years. Good spears have compact tips and the arrival of a fresh crop of asparagus, smooth green stems that are the same color the queen of spring vegetables. down the length of the stem. The white Asparagus actually is available earlier, end can be cut or snapped off before cookbut its peak seems to be in April. According. Avoid spears that look ing to the website asparashriveled; they have been sitgus.org, asparagus is a memting around too long. ber of the lily family. AsparaBe sure to use purchased gus spears grow from a asparagus within a couple crown that is planted about a days. The more traditional foot deep in sandy soils, and ways to cook asparagus are under ideal conditions, the to boil or steam the spears. spear can grow 10 inches in a My favorite method to cook 24-hour period. asparagus is to roast it. The Outdoor temperatures Nancy intense dry heat of a hot oven determine how much time will be between each picking. Goodale Graham concentrates the flavor of the asparagus, and caramelizes Early in the season, there may Nutrition the natural sugars to make be four to five days between the asparagus a little sweeter. pickings. As the days and A shortcut in this recipe is to roast the nights get warmer, a particular field may spears in a hot skillet. This method elimihave to be picked every 24 hours. nates that extra step of oven-roasting. Nutritionally, asparagus is high in folic Another option is to use leftover roasted acid (a nutrient required to prevent birth asparagus in a salad. defects), a good source of potassium, fiber Enjoy! and vitamin C. Half a cup of cooked asparagus has only 25 calories, with 2 Nancy Goodale Graham is a registered grams of protein and 1.5 grams of fiber. dietitian with Sacred Heart Medical CenWhen buying asparagus, keep in mind ters Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute that thinner spears are not always a measin Springfield. You can contact her at nanure of tenderness of flavor. Larger spears come from more mature plants, which tend cyg323@comcast.net. Asparagus Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or any other favorite vinegar) 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic Pinch of salt and pepper Salad: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch by 1/2inch strips 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces Pinch of salt and black pepper 1/4 cup very thinly sliced mild onion A 6-ounce bag of baby spinach 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional) To make the salad dressing: Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. To make the salad: Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add the slices of red pepper and cook until lightly browned, about two minutes, stirring only once after one minute. Add asparagus pieces, salt and pepper. Cook the asparagus until browned and almost tender, about two minutes, stirring only once after one minute. Stir in sliced onions and cook until softened and asparagus is tender-crisp, about one minute. Transfer to a large plate and cool five minutes. To assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss the baby spinach with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and divide among salad plates. Toss the asparagus mixture with the rest of the dressing and place portions on the spinach. If desired, sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese among the salads and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings Nutrition information per serving (with goat cheese): 300 Calories; 26 g Fat; 7 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Carbohydrate; 9 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 165 mg Sodium. Nutrition information per serving (without goat cheese): 225 Calories; 20 g Fat; 3 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Carbohydrate; 4 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 62 mg Sodium.
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time or another weve all expressed a ears ago my wife was schooled in sighing TGIF. FYI, Im not fond of being secretarial skills, including stecalled an SOB. And what about all those nography, the process of writing clever personalized license plates? Heres in shorthand. my favorite from a lover of racket sports: Using a condensed script resembling 10SNE1? the markings of a worm dipped in ink As for me, Im not concerned about and then allowed to wriggle across the text speech polluting the English lanpages of a notepad, she would record guage. As William Safire once wrote, conversations at meetings or letters dicEnglish is a stretch lantated by her boss to be tranguage. One size fits all. scribed later into readable My thinking is that techEnglish and typed up for nology, which gave birth to signature. About as fast as textese, will also hasten its you could talk, she could demise. The next big record your words. In busiadvance in communicaness offices everywhere, tions is likely to relegate good stenographers were in texting to that place in the demand. annals of communications Today a new generation Now That I Think About It now occupied by Morse of stenographers has code. emerged the texting genWhat concerns me about textese is its eration. Our children and grandchildren have invented their own shorthand, based potential for expanding the communications gap between the texting generation on symbolic and alphanumeric keyand those of us in the non-texting generastrokes, which they use to communicate with one another via their cellphones and tion. A 2011 Nielsen study showed that teens ages 13 to 17 were exchanging on other interactive digital devices. average 3,417 text messages per month, The lexicon of chatspeak has grown while 65-year-olds and older were sendto the point where it is recognized as a language all its own. Texting dictionaries ing 64 texts per month on average. The generations are talking. Apparently just contain thousands of phrases/abbrevianot to one another. tions and vowel-less words endowed Why are we seniors lagging when it with meanings that traverse the digital comes to adapting to this form of comnetworks at lightning speed after being munication? Its not because we dont launched by flying thumbs. Language purists have decried the pro- have thumbs or access to the same techliferation of textese as a corrupting influ- nology youngsters do. It is, I believe, because we dont speak the language of ence on the English language. They cite texting and dont want to go to the trouits reliance on slang and its tendency ble of learning it. So, is there a way fortoward double meaning. Ive been a vicward for us in this regard? Maybe. tim of the latter. When not long ago I Two professors from Arkansas State received an email from a business University have created a texting comacquaintance that ended with LOL, I munications application called the Ruby became unnerved, wondering why this Translator. The app, which can be downperson was sending me lots of love. loaded to a smart phone or digital tablet, My wife, who routinely engages in translates textese into full words and vice instant messaging for her work, set me versa. The app has business and educastraight. My business acquaintance was tion applications, but, according to its not making a digital pass at me, she was inventors, is also a great way for parents laughing out loud at the foregoing and grandparents to communicate with comment. The meaning of many text the texting generation without having to abbreviations, it turns out, relies on conlearn their language. text. It sounds like a great invention to me, But is standard English any different in and I definitely plan to get one of those this regard? Yesterday I was bored, but apps. Just as soon as I get a smart phone. today I am not holey. In truth, textese as a means of commuBob Mayo of Roseburg worked in the nication has been around for years in the public schools system for 17 years and has form of acronym. Anyone who has been a Douglas County resident since served in the military is familiar with the 1990. His passion is writing fiction. terms KP, AWOL, and TDY. And at one
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magine yourself cooped up in the house and no longer able to drive. Then imagine compassionate folks who will pick you up, take you to doctor appointments, the grocery store or to lunch with your friends three times a week at one of the Senior Centers in the county. Dial-a-Ride has the vehicles and needs the drivers to take shut-ins not only to the needed services but also to give them the pleasure of being outdoors and enjoying the first signs of spring. If you would like to be a volunteer driver in Winston, call Scott at 541-6798706; in Sutherlin, call Donita at 541459-2429; and in Reedsport, call Sam at
541-492-3917. Here are some other places that will welcome your volunteer hours: The American Red Cross is looking for donor ambassadors at the local blood drives. Each three-hour shift requires registering donors, making them feel welcome, comfortable and appreciated. If you can help, call Sam at 541-4923917, or send email to sam.likens@ucancap.org. A Red Cross representative can be reached at dailyd@usa.redcross.org. Douglas County Cancer Services needs greeters at the Community Cancer Center. Duties include assisting patients with financial and personal needs. Dodie will be happy to take your call at 541680-5396. Community Cancer Center needs volunteers at the information kiosk or as
drivers taking patients to and from treatment appointments. Call Tammy at 541673-2261 or email her at tammy@cccroseburg.org. Mercy Medical Center needs helpers for its Family Birthplace, escort services and emergency room patient services. Shifts are noon to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight, weekdays or weekends. Call Mercy Volunteer Services at 541-677-4465 or Sam at 541492-3917 for details. The Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for VA van drivers to take patients to appointments in the Roseburg area. A tuberculosis test and training are offered. Call Sam at 541492-3917 or Voluntary Services at 541440-1000. Veterans Service Office can use two
office support volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday or 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Call Sam at 541-492-3917 for requirements. Roseburg Visitors and Convention Bureau has openings for volunteer greeters in morning or afternoon shifts or on call. Contact Wanda at 541-672-9731, Extension 14, or send email to volunteers@visitroseburg.com. United Community Action Network Food Bank wants someone in the warehouse to sort and stock donations all day Monday or from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Help one day or all three days would be welcome. For details, ask Sam at 541-492-3917 or send email to sam.likens@ucancap.org.
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tion by another individual and two witast months column discussed the disposition of bodily remains. The nesses. This also can be accomplished by a designation on the donors driver following column will address the license. related topic of organ donations, or A donor may amend or revoke an anatomical gifts, as the law terms anatomical gift by methods including: a donations of all or part of a deceased signed statement; an oral persons body for transstatement made in the plantation, therapy, presence of two individuresearch, or education. als; or any form of comAny person 18 years of munication during a termiage or older may make an nal illness or injury organ donation to take addressed to at least two effect upon or after death. adults. A donation by an These donations may now be made by minors at least Bruce Coalwell adult that is not revoked before death is irrevocable 15 years of age who meet Elder Law and does not require the the criteria for a drivers consent or concurrence of permit. (However, such any person after the death of the donor. donations may be revoked by a parent.) Such gift is not subject to cancellation Arrangements may be made by a docor substantial revision by family memument signed by the donor. If the donor cannot sign, the document of anatomical bers or other persons. In the absence of notice stating othergift may be signed at the donors direc-
wise by the decedent, each of the following persons, in order of priority, are authorized to decide whether to make an anatomical gift of all or part of the body of a decedent: An agent expressly authorized in writing by the decedent to make such gift The spouse of the decedent A son or daughter of the decedent 18 years of age or older Either parent of the decedent A brother or sister of the decedent 18 years of age or older An adult grandchild of the decedent Certain other relatives listed in the law A guardian of the decedent at the time of death Any other person having the authority to dispose of the decedents body. If another person of equal or higher priority objects to the gift, the gift may
be made only by a majority of the members of the prior class who are reasonably available. A person may not make an organ donation if, at the time of the his or her death, someone in a prior class is reasonably available to make or to object to the donation. People acting in accordance with the anatomical gift law, or attempting in good faith to do so, are not liable in a civil action, criminal prosecution or administrative proceeding. The law governing this topic is lengthy and detailed and addresses numerous situations and exceptions not covered in this column. Anyone with questions should consult an attorney for further details.
Bruce R. Coalwell has been an attorney in Roseburg since 1981. He is with the law firm of Dole, Coalwell, Clark, Mountainspring & Mornarich.
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ts that time of year again: Pretty soon, youll be sitting down with piles of paper in front of you, getting ready to fill out your federal income tax forms, wishing for some good news, for a change! Cheer up. There actually is some good news. Even if you end up having to pay Uncle Sam, youre almost certain to save money on your prescription medications this year. Thats partly because more generic drugs will be available, and theyre cheaper than the brand-name drugs they replace. Its also partly because the doughnut hole in Medicare drug coverage is gradually being closed. Starting with generics, several big-name drugs are scheduled to become available in generic versions this year, including the blood thinner Plavix and the diabetes drug Actos. In fact, generics will have 80 percent of the drug market in 2012. And, since generics cost only 15 to 20 percent as much as brand-name drugs, this will mean a big savings to seniors. You shouldnt be afraid of switching to generics. Theyre subject to the same rigorous review by the Food and Drug Administration as brand-name drugs. The FDA makes sure the generic and the brand-name drug give you the same amount of the active ingredients. They just cost less because the generic manufacturers didnt do the original research and development to come up with the drug (thats why brand-name drug makers are given exclusive rights to sell a new drug for a period of time so they can recoup their investment). Nor do they pay for the expensive marketing campaigns, especially all those TV ads weve gotten so used to. Generic drugs may use different fillers, coatings, and colorings, so they may not look like the brand-name version, but there wont be any difference in how the drug
works in your body, which is what really matters. That, and the much lower price. Theres so much money at stake that brand-name drug manufacturers are doing all kinds of things to keep generic drugs off the market. This past year, when the anti-cholesterol brand-name drug Lipitor became available as a generic, Lipitors manufacturer cut a deal with insurance companies, letting them offer Lipitor for a lower price. Some insurance companies would not even cover the generic version. That kind of sweetheart deal is not good for consumers in the long run since it interferes with real competition and drives up health care costs. In addition to more options for cheaper generic drugs, theres also good news about Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. If you have high drug costs and you hit the doughnut hole in Medicares drug coverage, Medicare will pay for half the costs of brand-name drugs and 14 percent of the (lower) cost of generics in 2012. In 2013, Medicare will pay a little more for both brand drugs and generics and youll pay less of the total cost. Because of these changes in the new health care law, the average Medicare beneficiary who hits the doughnut hole will save $735 in 2012. And, by 2021, the doughnut hole will be closed completely. For good. If you have the chance to use generics instead of brands, do it. This is a rare opportunity to save money and still get the same thing. You can get more information from the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs website, which has information to help you make sure youre getting the best deal on a variety of prescription drugs. So talk to your doctor and your pharmacist about your options for generics. And, about those taxes: I have to do mine, too. Maybe Ill see you in line at the post office on April 17. Ron Pollack is the executive director for Families USA.
With a whopping 10,000-plus baby boomers turning 65 each day, the number of Americans in or approaching retirement and heading into a financial disaster is downright shocking. Study findings continue to reveal the ominous outlook for current and future retirees, notes retirement expert Julia Valentine, author of Joy Compass: How to Make Your Retirement the Treasure of Your Life. Far too many will find them self ill-equipped or, worse, entirely unable to retire when desired. The following are common mistakes retirees are making: 1. Taking financial advice from friends and family over that of professionals. Even the most well-intentioned and insightful advice does not replace that of an investing expert, accountant or other retirement finance authority to aide with critical decision making that will impact the entirety of your life, for the rest of your life. 2. Underestimating inflation. If your nest egg is not earning enough to stay ahead of inflation and taxes, your retirement lifestyle is likely to get scrambled well ahead of its time. Its key to establish the appropriate blend of risk and return necessary to maintain short-term purchasing power in working toward
your long-term goals. 3. Withdrawing too much money early on in retirement and running out of resources later on in life. Surveys show that the typical American is not knowledgeable about health care costs, life expectancy, income needs, and other risks. 4. Lacking a financial plan that includes estate planning, budget, etc. for both the short and long term to avoid problems and capitalize on all financial opportunities. 5. Failing to adjust the asset allocation of investment vehicles in your portfolio with time (i.e., stage of retirement relative to life expectancy), and having an inappropriate mix of investments for ones lifestyle goals, time frames and risk tolerance. 6. Failing to educate oneself about financial scams. One out of five Americans older than 65 has been a victim of a financial scam, according to the Washington-based non-profit Investor Protection Trust. More than 7.3 million seniors are taken advantage of financially through inappropriate investments, high fees or fraud, at a cost of more than $2.6 billion a year. Four in five cases are not reported, according to a March 2009 study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute Study.
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ately Ill do anything to avoid being all live in our house, but nevertheless, all seven expect breakfast first thing in the the first person out of bed in the morning. morning. In addition to Barry and Abby, our two If I wake up before my husband, I roll indoor cats, we take care of Mama and over, close my eyes and wait. Wait for Papa (two outdoor cats our him to get out of bed first, neighbor left behind when and if I have to wait too he moved away). Trying to long, I push something off be good Samaritans, my the night stand, hoping the husband and I recently capnoise will wake him up. tured three stray cats who Him, but not me. were stopping by our house After I topple something every day to eat. unbreakable, I quickly shut None of the stray cats my eyes so when my huswas neutered or spayed, so band gets up to investigate Suzanne Beecher we borrowed traps from the tag, youre it! Youre the Footnotes Animal Rescue Coalition first person out of bed in the and got the kitties fixed, but morning, which means its now the three strays think theyre part of your job to feed the cats. our family. Used to be, my husband and I only had And as with every family, Im dealing two cats expecting to eat breakfast immewith sibling rivalries actually howling diately after we got out of bed. But now there are seven. Yes, seven! No they dont squabbles, to be more precise.
Cats always want what somebody else has. Fill seven dishes with the exact same brand of canned cat food, and the squabbles begin. I want that dish, it has more in it. My dish is purple, yours is orange, I want the orange one. Youre crowding me, dont touch me, move over. Why does Suzanne always serve you first? Obviously Ive replaced my grown children with cats who will never grow out of the terrible twos. Mama is the only cat whos wise enough to avoid the mealtime drama, for which youd think Id be grateful, but Im not. Instead of joining the other cats on the porch in the morning, Mama sits on top of the fence at the other end of the yard. The first day she did this, I called to her. When she wouldnt come, I assumed she was afraid of the new stray cats, so I came to her rescue.
In my pajamas and bare feet, I trudged across the dewy, wet grass, lifted Mama off the fence and carried her safely into the house. Then I set out two dishes for the poor frightened girl, one filled with dry food and the other with canned turkey and gravy. I realized yesterday morning as I was walking across the yard to rescue Mama yet again, that shes been playing me real good. But then again, I guess its true, what goes around, comes around. I pretend to be sleeping, Mama pretends to be afraid. Thanks for reading with me. Its so good to read with friends. Suzanne Beecher, author of Muffins and Mayhem: Recipes for a Happy (if Disorderly) Life, invites you to read at her online book clubs, found at www.DearReader.com. She can be reached at Suzanne@EmailBookClub.com.
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ransportation out of town was possi- we boarded ran on a spur track laid especially to transport coal from numerous ble even though the majority of citilocal mines. zens did not own an automobile In Des Moines, the coal cars were when I was a youngster in the 1920s. No, attached to the main Union Pacific Corp. we did not use the horse-drawn stageeast-west trunk line. We had coach. continued on a Rock Island What we did have in my track. Iowa hometown was the One summer, probably choice of two railroads with my 13th, my mother passenger service. returned home and allowed The M&StL line, (Minme to remain an extra neapolis and St. Louis) could week. That meant I would take us northeast or south. make the transfer by My mother and I took advanmyself. tage of the Rock Island line Laura Kruse On the appointed day and to begin our 120-mile northMemory Moments with plenty of self-assurwest journey to visit relatives. ance, I made the necessary Our annual summer aftertrek across the various railway tracks. noon trip began with a taxi ride to the Then I noticed I was accompanied by a small station south of town. My mother conductor from the homeward-bound train purchased round-trip tickets before the I had just vacated. Since I possessed a few slowing, shrieking wheels and the steam coins but had no experience in giving a tip engines piercing whistle arrived at the for service, I merely thanked him. For waiting platform. A conductor guided us sometime afterwards I carried a secret load up into the passenger car. of remorse that I had not known enough Sixty miles north in Des Moines, we etiquette to give him a coin. stepped down onto the vast railroad yard In the 1930s, the stripped coal mines containing rows of tracks. We carefully closed and the local Rock Island track was walked a half block among them on our removed. way to transfer to another passenger car. My transportation out of town was Early evening and 60 miles farther west, replaced by the newly created Greyhound we alighted in a small farming town to bus service, where I noticed no one tipped greet family members. the driver. To me, this was big-time traveling, although five hours had elapsed and I was Laura Kruse shares her reminisces with still in Iowa. Encore readers. I was unaware the first north-south train
Boomers finding time for fitness

BETSY BLANEY The Associated Press
UBBOCK, Texas The countrys largest generation is running, walking, swimming and using exercise machines in hopes of changing the face of aging. Baby boomers the 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 are working to counteract the effects of getting older. They grew up watching Jane Fonda workout videos and were the first generation where large numbers exercised from their early years onward. Are the boomers playing more sports than 20 years ago? I think the answer to that is yes, said Tom Cove, president of Sports Goods Manufacturers Association. It annually surveys Americans about their exercise activities. The boomers are dramatically more active and the numbers are much more skewed to fitness and outdoor activities. They sign up for swimming classes and will pay to play basketball or hockey at odd hours in facilities used by youth during the day. People tend to do the same activities as in their youth, said Bill Beckner, research manager for the Virginia-based National Recreation and Parks Association. That could mean new sorts of senior activity centers. I keep waiting to see the first senior skate park, he said. I wont be surprised when it shows up. And while boomers like their exercise to be social, the number participating in organized team sports is growing slowly because scheduling the time can be difficult. Across all ages, the percentage of people participating in team sports grew by low single digits
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Laura Ferlic-Stark, right, 50, of Plano, Texas, keeps her eye on the ball as her practice partner Marilyn Leher, left, returns a volley during an instructional class at High Point Tennis Center March 14 in Plano, Texas. Ferlic-Stark said she also cycles and plays soccer to keep healthy. ally they have a priority for the kids, Beckin the most recent survey in 2011, ending a ner said. two-year decline in sports such as tackle Les Clemmons, 58, of Lubbock, played football, soccer, basketball and baseball. softball as a youngster and was happy eight Participation had suffered due to the ecoyears ago when he found an over-50 league. nomic slowdown, Coves survey states. It grew so popular a few years ago some There is also the problem of availability: Many communities dont have enough fields games were starting at 10:30 p.m. that players had to move beyond the one field for everyone who wants to play organized the city gave the league one night a week. sports. Where ballparks are at a premium ... usu- The league, now about 120-players strong instruction during one session. Participants must complete the six hours to graduate and receive the benefit. All classes will be held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Each participant is encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Following is a schedule of area classes for this month. April 19 Mercy Community Education Center, 2459 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. Instructor: Pete Benham. Call 541679-9571 to register. April 24 Linus Oakes, 2665 Van Pelt Blvd., Roseburg. Instructor: Steve Barfield. Call 541-677-4800 to register. April 25, Winston Senior Center, 440 Grape St., Winston. Instructor: CJ Jekofsky. Call 541-679-7344 to register. April 26, Tri City Baptist Church, 158 S.E. Crest St. Myrtle Creek. Instructor: Dean Kenyon. Call 541-679-9571 to register. You can also register for the above classes online at www.aarp.org. For information about future classes, or to request a class for your organization, call Pete Benham, district coordinator, at 541672-1016.
plays at an older city park where it gets two fields one night a week. The games provide more than just exercise, Clemmons said. Good friendships get built and are the most important thing, he said. Its more about camaraderie, teamwork. At health clubs, boomers are outpacing younger generations, said Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Those 55 and older are joining at a rate of 34 percent a year, while the rate for ages 35 to 55 is growing by only 18 percent a year, she said. A million boomers joined health and fitness clubs between 2007 and 2010, according to a survey from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. Wright said research shows that 70 percent of how we age is lifestyle choices, while 30 percent is genetic. Doctors say boomers whove been active most of their lives and are reaching their late 50s or early 60s can continue to do so but with modifications. For those who have been sedentary much of their lives, they say, its never too late to start moving. Athletes near the century mark say it can be the proverbial fountain of youth. Houstons Harry Pepper played baseball, football and some tennis in his younger years. At 101 hes still competing. Last year he was the sole entrant in the 100-year-olds division at the senior games. He had to compete to win his division, so he bowled with the 95-year-olds, besting their bronze medal winners score. If you want to live, youve got to move your body, Pepper said. You lose it if you dont move it. Information: Grief Support Group, 541677-4810; Bereavement Support Group, 541-677-2384.
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Grief support groups set April gatherings

Groups designed to offer solace to those in mourning have scheduled gatherings in Roseburg for April. The Grief Support Group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday in Conference Room C at Mercy Medical Center, 2700 Stewart Parkway. The Bereavement Support Group meets April 10 and 24 in the main building chapel at Linus Oakes, 2665 N.W. Van Pelt Blvd. In addition to meeting the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, the Bereavement Support Group has a monthly luncheon at Karens Coffee Cup. This months meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at the restaurant at 2445 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd. Theres no fee to attend any of the group meetings.
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AARP offers driver safety classes

The Douglas County AARP Driver Safety Program Team is offering four classes for the month of April. The course is designed for drivers aged 50 and older; however, its open to younger people as well. You do not need to be a member of AARP to take the course. Course fees are $14 per person. AARP members will receive a $2 discount. Oregon law requires all auto insurance carriers to offer a discount on premiums to qualified graduates, age 55 and older of approved programs such as this one. Courses are arranged in six hours of
Caregiver support groups to meet

Family caregiver support groups are meeting in four sites again this month. Schedules are as follows: Roseburg 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 4, Room 2, Mercy Community Education Center, 2459 Stewart Parkway. Sutherlin 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 12, Sutherlin Community Center, 150 S. Willamette St. Canyonville 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 19, Chapel, Forest Glen Senior Residence, 200 S.W. Frontage Road. Winston 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 25, Wooley Board Room, Winston Community Center, 440 Grape Street. All meetings are free. For information, call Nancy Hudson, 541-440-3677.
Break a leg, not a mirror, in the world of superstition
wont shave or cut their hair and swear ithin the course of a single day by certain routines, all in the name of last week, I managed to avoid walking under a ladder, step out preserving a winning streak. When I watch my favorite baseball of the path of a black cat and grab an team, the Los Angeles Angels, play at umbrella out of the hand of a co-worker, home, I have been known to wear a cerwho was about to open it in my office. tain T-shirt while munching my peanuts After she composed herself she politely and Cracker Jacks. So far informed me that I was it has never failed to provery superstitious. duce a win. This comes as no surprise Although the movie to me as a theater person Moneyball was not and avid baseball fan. It is lucky enough to win an an absolute no-no to wish a Academy Award, it performer good luck focused on the true story before a show. It is like of Billy Beane, a baseball begging the fates to strike general manager whose you down. superstitious nature did The term break a leg Wise Grandma not allow him to watch his often confounds the young team play. people I direct in theatrical He would leave the stadium and go for productions. The words break a leg in theater have the same effect as garlic to a a drive while his team took the field. He was convinced that if he watched or lisvampire. The notion that you can ward tened to the game, his team would lose. off the evil spirits that may haunt you as Superstition is defined as a notion you walk out onto the stage brings serenmaintained despite evidence to the conity and calm to the jangling nerves of the trary. That is not the way I see it. Superperformer, or the agonized director. stitious notions are based on the evidence In baseball, there is a similar superstiof personal experience. tious notion of warding off the evil spirUnfortunately different cultures have its that lie in wait in the verdant grass of different superstitions, making the practhe baseball field. Players will wear the same sweaty cap, tice rather unique and personal. From my
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Scottish roots comes the belief that should a strange black cat darken your door, it signifies prosperity. The Japanese also believe that black cats bring good fortune. It is believed that a woman with a black feline will have many admirers. Pirates in the 19th century held the superstition that a ships cat brought good luck and, pirates being what they are, black cats were favored. But should the cat come aboard and then mutiny followed well, that was a black mark that surely meant the ship was doomed. Obviously, like cats themselves, the folklore of black cat superstitions can be fickle. In Western culture, we hold the theory that the black cat crossing your path is the herald of bad luck. Some gamblers are afraid of the black cat, and should a cat cross their path on the way to the casino, they will not go in. Others determine the luck by which way the cat crosses their path. From right to left is a sign bad luck is imminent, while if the cat crosses left to right, it is granting favors or good luck. So why do these often ancient superstitions remain powerful enough to alter the course of human behavior in our hightech society? I have a theory. If it aint broke, dont fix it.
Or how about mind over matter? We have convinced ourselves that these moments deserve attention to preserve our fleeting aspirations that as a result, something better will happen. Is that such a bad notion? Perhaps because we are more focused on making conditions ideal for good luck, it may find a clear path to our door. Since I have only found myself lucky in love, I remain grateful for that bit of luck. This month we celebrate 42 years of marriage. Whatever we are doing seems to work, and I am not about to question the longevity of that stroke of luck. I will say we have never had a black cat, walked under a ladder or opened an umbrella inside our house. But I am sure that has nothing to do with it. On the other hand, my superstitious nature means that I am certainly not willing to test the theory, either. Thats what a wise grandma would do. Eularee Smith is the grandmother of six, a teacher and executive director of UpStart Crow childrens theater in Eugene. Visit her blog site at www.eularee.com.
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they will have it ready for you in less than 24 hours. Or you can just stop by and enjoy a menu item or two or three. Cupcakes, brownies, cheese cakes and bar cookies are always on the menu. Since I was riding my bike when I found A Piece of Cake, I figured it would be OK if I had a large slice of her Chantilly. Its the ultimate moist chocolate cake, iced in cream cheese frosting and topped with a lacy chocolate pattern. It costs $5.75 for a (generous) slice. After a delightful chat with Marilyn and stuffing my stomach with cake, I hopped back on my bike to finish my ride. The bike moved a little more slowly, however. Could it be because my basket was filled with treats to take along? Whether I am visiting the Portland area, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Corvallis or Medford, I am not too far from one of my favorite places for a carbo-load: Great Harvest Bread Company. Its bakers have been producing whole-grain breads for 30 years, long before it became trendy. It all began back in the 1970s, when a couple of college kids hiking through Montana decided to settle down in Great Falls. They began baking whole-grain bread from scratch to help pay their college tuition. And the Great Harvest Bread Company was born. Now a Great Harvest outlet
can be found in just about every state. The minute you walk through the door, you are offered a very generous slice of bread fresh out of the oven. After that the only problem you will have is choosing between nearly 10 selections of yeast bread offered daily, including sweet, savory and cheese breads. My personal favorite is Apple Scrapple, a round, sweet, yeasty loaf topped with crusty brown sugar. Then there are the scones, marionberry cinnamon rolls, three or four types of muffins, and the large cookies oatmeal, chocolate chip, peanut butter or gingersnap cookies. Usually there are homemade granola and energy bars on the menu as well. Each Great Harvest store is a little different than the next; most have coffee and other drinks on the menu, and some offer sandwiches. But one thing you can be sure of, no matter which store you enter, you will always be greeted with a warm smile, a hearty hello and, of course, a slice of fresh bread. Gloria Johnson is a tour conductor and world traveler. Her next group trip will be to New York City from May 28 to June 3. You can reach her at gloriousideas@hotmail.com.
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CHARTIER: Pack the backpack expecting the worst: high-protein food, water, cold-weather clothing, GPS, cellphone. Dont take chances in the woods. Be CHARTIER: Take your time. Enjoy the careful; enjoy each step. adventure. There is no rush. Stop and GUYER: Know your limitations and daydream a little. the area youre exploring. Check GUYER: Its important to your watch when you start an remember these are pristine activity such as a hike and be wild areas that are home to sure to leave plenty of time to many wild animals and plants. make it back before dark. On the Dont litter. Make sure you river, it is important to wear a life keep your campfires under conjacket regardless of your swimtrol and they are completely ming experience. extinguished before leaving MILLER: Be prepared for them unattended. inclement weather regardless of Lovegren MILLER: Cellphone service is the time of year. Be willing to spotty at best. Do not count on Miller modify your plans if the weather it. GPS does not always work demands it. For example, do not well in the trees. Do not rely on technolclimb a mountain in a thunderstorm. ogy to get out of trouble in the back ONEILL: Maps are critical as trails country. Always make sure someone can be sketchy at times. Along with the knows your plans and when you expect map, take time to read it. Pack enough to return. food and clothing to survive the night if ONEILL: Eat more fiber? I dont need be. Case in point, Mrs. ONeill know, because Ive always been immarecently fell into a creek on a cold win-
ters morn. We had enough extra clothing in our packs to outfit her in dry clothing, thereby staving off hypothermia. What do more mature outdoors enthusiasts need to keep in mind as they take to the woods, trails, roads, campgrounds, etc.?
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Carol Lovegren Miller of Oakland relaxes in her wall tent with a good book and a cup of tea during a recent winter camp out near Steamboat Creek. Pictographs of previous camping trips with Lovegren Miller and her husband, Kyle, can be seen on the tent wall. ture and hope to stay that way. I think the main thing is to keep challenging yourself. If you can hike five miles comfortably, try going seven. If you can cycle 10 miles with a moderate effort, push for 20. Do not concede to age, if you can help it.
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Give a brief description of a big surprise, comic turn of events or mishap that took place on one of your trips. CHARTIER : A test of my ethics that happened when I was elk hunting in 2010. The largest bull elk Ive ever seen in 40 years of hunting stepped into my headlights and the middle of the road when I was driving my pickup up a back road in heavy snow. I stopped the pickup, jumped out with my rifle, pointed it at him ... but couldnt pull the trigger, because I knew shooting in the dark wasnt right. The bull walked away into the darkness, leaving my pounding heart behind. I am certain I will never see another elk that big. GUYER: Our first summer here, we bought a cheap inflatable kayak and met some friends to float the river. The back seat was very flimsy and couldnt support my tall frame. It caused me to slide down flat on my back when we reached some choppy whitewater rapids. As a result of not being able to paddle, we went through the rapids backwards. The kayak was tossed about, seemingly hitting every pro-
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Roseburgs Jerry Chartier stands beside a sign linked to his favorite outdoor pursuit. truding rock in the river. Miraculously, we never tipped over. MILLER : To keep myself entertained during a rather monotonous hike, I invented a new branch of science I call barkeology. I discovered that trees may be identified by their bark. White pine has a mediumpitched bark, Douglas fir a deep, pitched woof and diminutive Pacific Yew has a high-pitched yip. Redwood is so low it comes out as a growl. Shore pine has a deep bay. The yapping of common juniper
is annoying, while subalpine firs howl is truly chilling. We also discovered that pushing through a dense stand of any species will result in a snarl. ONEILL: I was hiking by myself on the Twins, a prominent cinder cone near Waldo Lake. I was descending on the dusty trail when I encountered several dozen mountain bikers coming up the trail. They were somewhat in costume, wearing helmets with fuzzy rabbit ears and such, reminding me of the trails proximity to Eugene. Totally entertained, I sat in some bushes above the trail, taking pictures of whimsical bikers. Suddenly a large and hairy man pedaled around the bend, grossly filling my viewfinder with Chartier his acreage of skin and fur. His attire consisted solely of a helmet and a minuscule thong. I put the camera back in the bag and took no more pictures, pondering the mystery of chafe prevention as I hiked back to the car. What do you gain spiritually, emotionally, physically and/or mentally from your sojourns in the outdoors? CHARTIER: Being in the wilderness in late October anchors me spiritually and emotionally. It allows me to think of whats really important in life and to say thank you for my blessings my family, God, what Ive been able to accomplish, who Ive helped along the way.
GUYER: The stresses of life melt away quickly when you enter the solitude and tranquility of the outdoors. The rich beauty of nature erases the thoughts of deadlines and commitments. Just a few hours in the outdoors can rejuvenate me and help put things into perspective. MILLER : I walk or work out nearly every day of the year, so that I have the physical stamina to enjoy my outdoor pursuits. Being outdoors reminds me of the grandeur, beauty and intricacy of Gods creation. When I am out there I cannot help but think of God and praise him. Also getting away from the stresses of home, work and technology is refreshing. ONEILL: Hiking keeps me mentally fit. I sleep better, have more energy and maintain a positive mental attitude. I also like the mental discipline that comes with hiking. If you see a mountain 10 miles away, it looks very small and too far to walk. Yet that mountain will get closer and closer with each step, and eventually you are there. With hiking, you get to exercise in the most beautiful places. It sure beats toiling away in a sweaty gym. Plus you dont have to wear leotards when you hike. Unless you want to. You can reach Encore Editor Tricia Jones at 541-957-4216 or at tjones@nrtoday.com.
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echnology has greatly changed the way we do genealogical research. Computers and the Internet have made it possible to extend our pedigree for generations while sitting at home in our pajamas. We can find extended-family members and establish or rekindle relationships with them. Email and social networks make it convenient to keep in touch. It is especially wonderful to be able to go to the places our ancestors lived and get in touch with our roots. In recent years my husband and I have been blessed to take several genealogy trips. We Patricia Gausnell have even been able to Family Tree go inside some of the houses in which our ancestors lived nearly two centuries ago. On the Internet I found a third cousin, Marie-Lucie Riffard, and her husband, Jean-Claude, who live in Saverne in the Alsace area of France. My great-grandfather, Jacob Bergantz, came to America from that area in 1853. His brother, Joseph, Marie-Lucies great-grandfather, stayed in France and inherited the family farm. My newfound cousins invited us to visit and promised to show us around the places my Bergantz ancestors lived. When asked how long we could stay, I said three days. Had I known how wonderful it would be, Id have made more time. They planned a program of visits to ancestral home sites, churches, and cemeteries. We visited homes of other Bergantz said Welcome Home Pat. It had flags of America, Oregon, France and Alsace, as well as the date my ancestor left France and the date I returned. A highlight of our trip was our visit to the property in Niefern, where my Bergantz ancestors have lived since the 1600s. My cousin, Andre Bergantz, lives there now. The old house was destroyed during World War II, as was the entire village. In front of the new home is a monument placed there in the 1700s by my ancestors, Peter and Anna Maria Bergantz, a statue of Christ and writing declaring their love for him. The monument was knocked over and broken in the war, but has been repaired and reset. What a thrill it was for me to know their faith was similar to mine. We sometimes hear that the French dont like Americans. That might be so with some of the younger ones. But in Alsace, the older people who remember World War II and its aftermath are still very grateful to the American soldiers who liberated them. They love to tell about the soldiers they knew and to ask if any of my American relatives fought there. Nearly every town has a monument dedicated to the Americans who sacrificed for their residents freedom. On the last day we went on a boat tour of Strasbourg, where an administrative office
of the European Union is located. As JeanClaude was paying for our tickets, I asked him if we could pay for them, as he had been paying for everything. He said, No. In 1945 you came from America and fought for our freedom. We owe you everything. Genealogy not only opens windows to our pasts but also opens doors to future associations with newfound relatives throughout this great big world a blessing, indeed. Patricia Gausnell is a volunteer in the Roseburg Family History Center. For more information about the center, call 541 6721237.
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A boy named Henri, a relation of Douglas Countys Pat Gausnell, holds this sign to welcome her to France at the airport in Strasbourg in April 2005. The dates represent the year in which her great-grandfather emigrated from the Alsace area and the year in which Gausnell came to visit and visit relatives. family cousins. At each family gathering we were welcomed with open arms and treated to delicious French cuisine. We saw castles and many interesting historical sites. Arriving in the airport at Strasbourg, we were greeted by 13 cousins, including a small boy named Henri holding a sign that
Pat Gausnell of Melrose stands between her cousin, Andre Bergantz, and his wife, Claire, at the couples home in Niefern, France. The statue behind them was placed there by Gausnells Bergantz ancestors in the 1700s. It was damaged during World War II but was repaired and reset.
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