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Fe br ua r y 2015
Your Source for Inspired Living
Juniper’s
Precious
Heart, p.17
Love is in the Air, p.32
Black History
in the Rose City, p.22
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QUICK Bits
Volunteer Opportunities
Noteworthy
Small Nonprofits
The Right Side of the River
Jokes of the Day
Poetry Corner
Kid Wise
Trivia Trifecta
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8 Days a Week
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Honey for Your Honey, Sweets for Your Sweet
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ASK Ariel
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AWAY FOR A Day
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Why Men Fear Valentine’s Day
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Juniper’s New Heart
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Mom in a Minecraft Minefield
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Exploring L.L. “Stub” Stewart State Park
Hope from the
Heart: Living with Heart Disease
DATE Night
Feel the Love: Downtown Portland
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BLACK HISTORY in the Rose City
The HiSTORYof Black History Month
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Lifestyle Changes for a Healthy Heart
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Heart to Start: Get Fit Now
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28 Free Ways to Tell Your Spouse“I Love You”
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Cover image: Juniper Gelrod, heart transplant recipient. Read her story on p.17.
Photo © Joni Schrantz
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EXPERIENCE
February 2015
vol.22 : no. 4
Publisher Shari Jacobson
Managing Editor Melissa Kniazeva
Operations Helen Payne
Copy Editor Julie Talbot
Calendar Krista Miller
Graphic Design Tai Juncker
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Josh Goller
Megan Jablonski
Brad Johnson
Karen Kidd
Melissa Kniazeva
Victor Claude Pirtle
RaChelle Schmidt
Annie Schugart
Shannon St. Hilaire
Steve Vernon
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PIGGYBANK is the newest way to pay your kids for
the chores they complete!
Working with a banking partner, Piggybank has created
a secure debit card that can be automatically refilled
when kids complete their chores.
Volunteer
Opportunities
WORLD WETLANDS MONTH:
RESTORATION PLANTING AND
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PHOTO CONTEST!
QUICK Bits
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platforms. Whether you’re an iOS, Android or Windows Phone user,
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THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE River
by Jeremy Pryal
No more stopping by the ATM on your way home and handing out cash
for chores. Instead, as they complete chores, money is added to their account balance and sent on a Piggybank card at the end of every month.
BECOME A SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR.
Deadline for Application:Thursday, 2/5.
WomenStrength, BoyStrength and GirlStrength are looking for
confident, caring and dedicated individuals to volunteer their
time to teach classes on topics related to violence prevention
and empowerment self-defense. No experience necessary;
men and women of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged
to apply. Applications now being accepted for winter-spring
training on the BoyStrength, GirlStrength and WomenStrength
websites.
This six-week training program runs from February through
April. www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/364663
38th PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
Thursday 2/5 through Saturday 2/21.
Volunteer for the festival! The Portland International Film Festival would not be possible without the amazing support of
its dedicated volunteers. For information about how to get
involved with the 2015 festival, email [email protected].
www.nwfilm.org/festivals/piff
ADOPTION MOSAIC.
Friday 2/6, 6–8 p.m. at Adoption Mosaic in S.E. Portland.
“Like adoption, a mosaic is a picture created of bits and pieces — the spaces between remind us that each piece has a
history of its own.” Adoption Mosaic would be nothing without its volunteers. Donating your valuable time and energy is
always appreciated, and the organization strives to tailor volunteer activities to a person’s specific interests and skills. Adoption Mosaic is not an adoption agency; instead it is dedicated to finding creative and new ways to support the adoption
community, serving all members of the adoption constellation.
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The Horse Sense Riding School’s mission is to create an inclusive and affordable community
for horsemanship while providing
homes and jobs for unwanted
horses. It strives to serve a diverse
population without regard to income, handicap or ability, including
disabled youth and adults, at-risk
youth and low income families.
Since the program’s inception, the
school has provided homes and
jobs to more than 20 horses, many
of whom were later adopted. Four
horses took part in a special foster program and were successfully
returned home after the owners
recovered from illness, injury or
economic challenges. In 2014,
the program provided more than
1,300 lessons to 200-plus students.
Visit horsesenseridingschool.org
or email [email protected]
for more information or for free
horse manure for your spring
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still, chickadees come
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— on hot days
sharpshin hawk bathes
in lower bird bath
sight — comical
HORSE SENSE RIDING SCHOOL
The Horse Sense Riding School is a 501c3 nonprofit in Damascus, Oregon. Founded in 2012, the school’s initial inspiration was
to provide homes and jobs for unwanted horses. These horses
(most of them seniors) came from rescues or were in danger of
euthanization or slaughter after being used and discarded by the
racing, rodeo or show industries. Horse Sense understood that
these “been there, done that” horses often make the best teachers. Within weeks of opening its doors to students, the school
was inundated with calls from members of the community who
were turned away from other riding programs due to factors
such as income, disability, age and weight. The Horse Sense Riding School quickly developed special programs to accommodate
as many of these students as possible. The school also provides
free lessons to youth in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Columbia Northwest each month.
mysteries
jasmine puts out her
scent after dark
Attach photos and comments to help walk your kids through some of
the tougher chores. Kids can also display photos of completed chores so
you know they were done correctly.
Saturday, 2/7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Join The Wetlands Conservancy to kick off the World Wetlands
planting season! Plant a variety of native shrubs and trees at
Nyberg Wetlands in Tualatin. They are co-hosting a worldwide
wetlands photo contest for 15- to 24-year-olds with the Ramsar Convention — so bring a friend, plant a tree, and take a
picture. Submit your wetland photo during World Wetlands
Month, and win a trip to a wetland of your choice, anywhere in
the world! www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1912708.jsp
POETRY Corner
JOKES OF THE Day
Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
He didn’t, roads weren’t invented yet!
What did the tired turd say to the other turd? I’m pooped!
Why did the chef get fired? He was getting salty.
TRIVIA Trifecta
Happy Birthday, Oregon!
Mill Ends Park at S.W. Taylor and
S.W. Naito Parkway in downtown
Portland is the world’s smallest
officially recognized park. It’s only
two feet across!
KID Wise
“I can’t be the Hulk for
Halloween. I’m not big, I’m
small...and I’m not green,
I’m beige!”
– Corene Rose’s 3-year-old
large bird in small
tub . . .
raptor ablution
— nonetheless
morning glories
bloom every morning
colour of sky
on vines
Nature’s puzzles
unfold before my eyes
even then they are still
mysteries
commonplace
mysteries.
victor claude pirtle
20 August 2014
The Seaside Aquarium was the
first to successfully breed harbor
seals in captivity.
Oregon’s state birthday is on
Valentine’s Day: February 14.
If you have a poem, a Kid-Wise quote, or an original joke to share, send it to [email protected]
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drop in. Bring a towel, water, yoga mat, training gloves (optional).
Contact [email protected].
8AWEEK
1 CHAMBER MUSIC NW.
Dvo˘ák,
Dohnányi & Brahms.
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Folk-inspired masterpieces of central
Europe. A melding of Portland’s
finest musicians and directors join
CMNW at Lincoln Performance
Hall. 1 p.m.
For more events go to portlandfamily.com/happenings
12–14 “LOVE LETTERS.”
A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize–
nominated play, told through
letters chronicling a lifelong
romance and friendship. Benefit
performance starring Ellen
Travolta and Jack Bannon.
Brunish Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
6 “CARMEN,” PORTLAND OPERA.
Heat up your winter with this steamy
classic, Bizet’s final masterpiece. Also
performed on Feb 8 (2 p.m.), 10, 12,
and 14. 7:30 p.m.
THE OREGON ZOO.
There are amazing creatures and events afoot at
The Oregon Zoo in February!
7 RAPTOR ROAD TRIP: Explore Sauvie Island
with naturalists and hawk experts in search of
magnificent eagles, hawks and falcons that spend
the winter here. 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
10 SECOND TUESDAY: Enjoy all of the fun
wildlife and adventure for a fraction of the cost,
with $4 admission per person. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
21 COMMON MOSSES: Search for some of the most ancient
plants, having survived ice ages and mass extinctions. Learn about
the history of moss and how humans use it. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
24 THE FUTURE FOR POLAR BEARS: A fascinating presentation
about the latest polar bear research and conservation efforts
taking place with Dr. Geoff York. 7:30–9 p.m.
February 2015
DAYS
4–8 PACIFIC NW SPORTSMEN’S AND
SPORT FISHING BOAT SHOW.
Largest sportsmen’s show west of the
Mississippi, annual Head & Horns Competition, free kids’ trout pond, camp cooking
demonstrations, world’s only indoor
steelhead river. Portland Expo Center.
14 VALENTINE’S DAY WITH
SMOKEY ROBINSON.
Thrill your sweetheart on the
most romantic night of the
year as the Motown legend
performs his greatest hits.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert
Hall, 7:30 p.m.
7 3RD ANNUAL BOWLA-THON FOR CASA.
Fun family support for
CASA for Children! Teams
of 5 collect sponsors in
advance; raffle, door prizes,
surprises. Sunset Lanes: 11
a.m.–2 p.m. AMF Pro 300
lanes: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
27 THE 4TH ECONOMICS OF
HAPPINESS CONFERENCE.
Create a better future of resilient communities,
healthier ecosystems and equitable economies
by translating understanding into action and
building a global-to-local movement! The Elliot
Center, through March 1.
16 MINI-BIKE WINTER OLYMPICS,
BRUNCH, & CUPCAKE CHALLENGE.
Adults ride, compete, and battle like gladiators on children’s bicycles, Laurelhurst
Park. Then ride down to the river and
make a splash—lifejacket and floating
bike recommended!
14 DOLL AND TEDDY
BEAR SHOW.
Dolls, bears and miniatures
for kids and adults. Kliever
Memorial Armory.
20 AROMATIC YOGA
HAPPY HOUR.
Pamela Sery guides a healing
yoga practice as essential oils
refresh. Me Fitness Studios,
6:45–8:30 p.m.
18–23 VALENTANGO
FESTIVAL.
Classes at all levels,
plus many opportunities to dance. Double
Tree by Hilton.
14–15 MONSTER JAM.
Big trucks with big wheels
jumping over stuff and
making noise! Moda Center,
Sat and Sun 2 p.m., Sat
7:30 p.m.
21 CHOWDER CHALLENGE.
Blind taste samples of traditional New
England–style clam chowders, then vote
your favorite! Beer garden, live music. Kids
OK. Lompoc Brewery’s Fifth Quadrant,
high noon–4 p.m.
21 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AT MODA CENTER.
Exhibition basketball blending
athleticism, theater and comedy with incredible coordination, skillful handling, passing,
juggling, balancing, spinning and
making unusual, difficult shots.
17–22 PORTLAND OPERA PRESENTS “CINDERELLA.”
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
CINDERELLA is the
Tony Award®– winning
Broadway musical from the
creators of THE SOUND
OF MUSIC and SOUTH
PACIFIC that’s delighting
audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an
incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball
and more—plus some surprising new twists! Keller Auditorium.
HILLSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION.
3 SUNSET AND MOONRISE WATCH:
Once a month, make time in your day to
relax and take in the eastern sky as the sun
sets and the full moon rises. Jackson Bottom
Wetlands Preserve. 5 p.m.
11 OWLS OF OREGON: Fifteen species of
owl occur in Oregon, can you name them?
Learn which are common, rare, big or small,
and more. Jackson Bottom Wetlands Ed Center, 7–8:30 p.m.
12 STARTING SEEDS INDOORS: 10 yrs. old + can join an OSU
Master Gardener teaching how she helps starts to flourish. Go
home ready to “sow like a pro,” save money, and get a jump-start
on early-bird transplanting. Hillsboro Main Library 6:30–8 p.m.
19 FAMILY ART NIGHT: Create something truly special as a family with clay, paint, collage and more! Walters Cultural Arts Center,
Thursdays 6:30–8:30 p.m.
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February is National Children’s
Dental Health Month. Free
exams, dental sealants, and fluoride treatment for children ages
7 to 15 years old, at Portland
Family Dentistry.
4 LUNAR NEW YEAR FENG
SHUI PRESENTATION.
“The first 15 days of the Lunar
New Year influence your luck for
the entire year … ” Come learn
easy and fun ways to stack the
deck on this first day of Chinese
Spring in the Year of the Ram.
Lan Su Garden.
6–MARCH 8 BLACK HISTORY
MONTH CELEBRATION:
25TH CASCADE FESTIVAL
OF AFRICAN FILMS.
Features and documentaries.
Africa through the eyes of Africans: it’s achievements and failures,
hopes for change and prosperity.
Portland Community College.
8 WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE.
Annual winter morning bicycle ride,
15–45 miles, warm treats, hoards of
participants in outrageous costumes.
Don’t be shy. Begins at Lucky Labrador Brew Pub and requires a helmet.
9 POETS ON BROADWAY.
Andrea Hollander and Kathleen Halme speak and read
in the rotunda of Antoinette Hatfield Hall. 8 p.m.
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14 VOODOO VALENTINE.
This year’s Mardi Gras Ball
falls on Valentine’s Day: the
perfect pairing of romance,
mystery and joie de vivre!
Dancing to live Cajun and
zydeco music at Wonder
Ballroom, 21+, 7:30 p.m.
14 KISS & TELL.
Valentine’s Day storytellers
serving wine, chocolate, and
stories of love and romance
in a funny, sexy, intimate evening of story theater. Alberta
Abbey, 8–10 p.m.
14–15 NORTHWEST
FAMILY & KIDS FESTIVAL.
Games, face painting, reptile
exhibit, mad science, inflatable bounce houses, arts
and crafts, police cars and
a fire truck, yummy food.
Washington County Fair
Complex, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
14–15 MY MUDDY
VALENTINE RUN.
Singles, couples, families,
kids to grandparents can
enjoy a 5K obstacle mud
run Sat. or Sun. morning.
Beer, brunch, mimosas, mud
and music at Lee Farms.
Supporting Molly’s Fund
Fighting Lupus.
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17–MARCH 1 PORTLAND
JAZZ FESTIVAL.
In celebration of Black
History Month, preserving
America’s indigenous art
form—jazz legends alongside
local acts. Something for
everyone.
16–22 OR VS. CA VS. WA
BEER BRAWL.
Taste unmarked beers
from the western states
and vote for your favorite.
Concordia Ale House.
19 CHINESE NEW YEAR.
Full day of kid-friendly
events opens the two-week
Chinese festival. Lion Dance,
Chinese Wishing Tree, crafts.
Lan Su Garden, through
March 5.
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28 POLAR PLUNGE IN THE COLUMBIA.
Watch costumed pledgers run into the icy
Columbia River for charity—or be one yourself!
Broughton Beach. Registration: 8:30 a.m., costume
contest: 10 a.m., plunge: 11 a.m.
Have an event? Send to [email protected]
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Give the gift of rejuvenation
by Melissa Kniazeva
PUBLISHER’S Pantry
A sanctuary ofharmony andhealing where
you come torejuvenate physically, mentally,
Honey for Your Honey, Sweets for Your Sweet
THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, SHOW A LITTLE LOVE with some Russian
honey cake, called medovik. While the first thing that comes to mind
when you say the word “Russian” is not usually cake, a trip to any
Russian bakery will forever make that association for you. Russians
are artisans of the layer cake. Stop by one of our many local Russian
grocery stores and ask for a taste of Napoleon cake or smetannik (sour
cream cake). They’ll be glad to allow you to sample, and these layered
masterpieces will leave you longing for more.
emotionally and spiritually.
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Photos © Ksenia Kniazeva
Fortunately, these can be made easily at home. They look complex
enough to impress any guest, but are so simple even a novice can make
a beautiful creation. Remember, though, they should be made a day in
advance, so that the layers can blend.
Medovik (Russian Honey Cake)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup butter, softened
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Next, add the flour bit by bit, stirring constantly until it has
all been incorporated. Remove the dough from the heat and
divide it into eight pieces, rolling them into balls and covering
them with a towel so they don’t dry out.
Allow the cake to sit overnight before serving. Then, share with
someone you love.
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Preheat your oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan (don’t use
a small one — the mixture triples in size as it simmers), cook
the honey, one tablespoon of butter, sugar, eggs, salt and soda
on low heat, stirring constantly until it simmers and darkens
(about five minutes). Don’t let it caramelize.
Mix the condensed milk and butter to make the icing. Pick your
two best-looking layers and use one for the bottom and one
for the top. Ice each layer, and then place the next layer on top
of it, sandwiching the icing. After you ice the top layer, crush the
leftover edges with a rolling pin or a food processor to make
crumbs, and sprinkle the crumbs on top. Pour some crumbs
into your hands and press them along the sides to completely
cover the cake.
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Roll out one of the dough balls thinly, using a little flour to
keep it from sticking. This is a very forgiving cake, so even people whose skills with a rolling pin are not top-notch will be fine.
Use a plate or a pot lid as a template and make certain you’ve
rolled the dough out enough to cover your template. Line a
cookie sheet with parchment paper, and bake the dough layer
you’ve just rolled out for three to four minutes, until it’s done.
As soon as you remove it from the oven, use a large knife to
cut the edges of the still-soft pastry around your template so
that you have a perfect shape. Set the trimmings aside and
save them for later. Repeat this for all eight pieces of dough.
You should have eight uniform shapes with the consistency of
crackers. Allow them to cool for a few minutes.
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ASK Ariel
Note to readers:
This is the first installment
of “Ask Ariel,” a monthly
column for Portland Family.
I have spent my entire adult
life working with children and
families as a teacher, a mental
health therapist, a school counselor and a mom. I invite you to ask me questions about
your kids, about parenting, about how to best interact
with school personnel or about family life in Portland.
I look forward to hearing from you. —Ariel Frager
Dear Ariel,
All my 9-year-old wants to do is play
video games. Gone are the days of family board games, group art projects or
storybook time cuddled together on the
couch. I’m not sure how to spend time
with him anymore.
- Mom in a Minecraft Minefield
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Liana Ruiz
B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences
OSU Ecampus graduate
Dear MMM,
Oregon State University Ecampus delivers flexible learning opportunities online so parents like you can raise
a family while advancing your career. Our high-quality degree programs and courses are designed to meet
students’ needs, and that’s why Ecampus is a nationally ranked provider of online education. You can start in
any season, so apply today. Spring term begins March 30.
Our kids grow and change so quickly, I’m sure it seems like
just a moment ago your son was happily listening to you read
“Hands, Hands, Fingers, Thumb.” Wasn’t it just the other day
that he took his first steps, spoke his first word, had his first
day of kindergarten? He is doing the important work of growing up and with that, his tastes are changing along with how
he wants to spend his free time. From your question, it sounds
like you are mourning the loss of your younger child, as he
shifts into that middle stage of childhood in which he wants to
be slightly more independent. Appreciating each stage of your
child’s development can be hard because sometimes the end
of a stage just sneaks up on you, and family board games have
suddenly been traded in for the Xbox.
I know there are lots of opinions about video games and how
much screen time should be allowed for our 21st century
kids. But this question is about connection, not screen time. I
suggest learning about your son’s new world — in this case,
his digital world. Ask questions about what games he is playing.
Watch him play and ask him to explain it to you. Play with him
and enjoy his gloating when he pummels you in each and every
game. Our kids want us to see them, even if this is an aspect of
your son’s life in which you have little personal interest. Take
an interest. Learn the difference between Creative and Adventure mode in Minecraft, and maybe you can figure out the appeal of the ’80s-era graphics and tin-can quality sound (I sure
haven’t). Make sure your interest is genuine, because children
can always tell when we are faking it. If you want to rekindle a
closeness you felt with your child when he was younger, learn
to love his love of video games.
Ariel Frager is a school counselor and has a private therapy practice
that specializes in treating children, adolescents and families. She lives
in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, son, dog and kitty cat.
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regon is home to many beautiful parks
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In September’s issue of Portland Family, our CEO
Majd El-Azma shared how he and his family meet the
challenges of staying healthy and active amidst busy
schedules and other life demands. The post-holiday
season has its own challenges and opportunities for
caring for ourselves and our families. With New Year’s
resolutions already in the rear-view mirror, we thought
during this month often characterized by love, we
would share a few resources that support learning
to love wellness and healthy living.
ª Healthfeed stories (www.lifewiseor.com)
includes our Healthfeed stories and a category we
call “Living LifeWise.” Currently you can find titles
such as “Waking up determined and going to bed
satisfied” and “4 lessons I learned from my mom’s
battle with breast cancer.”
ª Actively Northwest (www.activelynorthwest.com)
contains healthy cooking tips, fitness ideas and
inspirational stories.
ª LifeWise small employer plans support business
owners who encourage a healthy focus by building
in wellness programs and providing incentives for
both employees and employers; namely a $100 gift
card for each participating employee and possible
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www.lifewiseor.com.
We’d love to hear how you are “living LifeWise.”
Visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lifewiseor)
and share your stories and suggestions.
Megan Jablonski is a freelance writer and mother of three who lives
and works in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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IF YOU’VE READ OUR RECENT Portland Family
columns, you may already know that at LifeWise Health
Plan of Oregon — our focus is on health! We know that
choosing healthy lifestyles is better for each of us and
for the health of our communities, state and nation.
That is why we are committed to being a health support
partner for our members and our neighbors.
Photos courtesy of the Oregon Parks Department
Most of the trails in the park are
multi-purpose, and can be used
for anything from walking to
mountain biking to horseback
rides. Due to the terrain, it’s often better to bike or ride horses
in order to get the most out of
the experience. The most difficult are the cross-country and free-ride biking trails. They
travel across six miles of the park, have rough surfaces, and
are narrower than the other trails.
open-sided shelter, which can
be reserved for private functions. It has food preparation
areas, picnic tables, grilling
stations and a patio. Next to the campgrounds, there are two meeting halls also available for reservations. The Deluxe Meeting Hall
comes with indoor cooking facilities, a wood-burning fireplace,
restrooms, and tables and chairs for 50
people. The Standard Meeting Hall also
has seating for 50 and a wood-burning
fireplace, but lacks indoor cooking
capabilities. Instead, it has a spacious
patio with grilling stations and a large
fire pit outside. During the off-season,
these facilities can be reserved for
a nominal fee. Between March and
October, however, during high tourist
season, park management will only
rent the halls to those who have made
campsite reservations.
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by Steve Vernon
by Karen Kidd
Photos by Joni Schrantz
Why Men Fear
Valentine’s Day
ften, men feel uncomfortable
handling a baby, even their own.
This isn’t from a lack of love,
but because men tend to drop and
break things. Men can be clumsy. So
how are we supposed to deal with
a naked, bow-and-arrow-wielding
baby that isn’t even our own?
Cupid can be an imposing figure for men,
cherubic looks notwithstanding. The fear
of being emotionally clumsy, especially on
Feb. 14, can be overwhelming. The term “St.
Valentine’s Day Massacre” doesn’t just apply
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applies to the feared
response that comes
with bringing home
the wrong gift.
The number of men
at the local pharmacy
on this day, searching for any leftover
greeting cards on the
barren shelf, is a testament to how daunting
this holiday can be
for the romantically
challenged. Really —
what’s so wrong with
a pet-loss sympathy
card with the message scratched out and a
hastily written “I Love You” inserted?
Why would a spouse not appreciate a hand
vacuum — for the second straight year?
What can possibly go wrong with a gift
of the same perfume an ex-girlfriend was
Juniper’s New Heart
It is the looks that men fear — looks of disappointment, frustration, and did I mention
disappointment?
Men can get so caught up in the fear of those
looks that we fail to notice the other looks
we get: like the look of appreciation when
Most men tread lightly on this day. Maybe one
reason is that men are so worried about buying the right
gift, we don’t focus on giving the right gift.
known to wear? Who can’t appreciate the
practicality of a gift certificate to a quick oilchange garage?
Most men tread lightly on this day. Maybe
one reason is that men are so worried about
buying the right gift, we don’t focus on
giving the right gift. The most appreciated gifts are time, attention and love. Kind
gestures don’t need gift wrapping. It doesn’t
cost money to listen to your significant other
lament her day, nor does it cost anything for
you to share your feelings. Simple acts like
offering to do the dishes or spending a night
with the kids so she can attend a class or socialize with friends mean so much more than
an expensive box of chocolates.
he first, most important
question that new parents
ask is simple: “Is she healthy?
Is he going to be well, to live
well?” Usually the answer is
“Yes.” For Juniper Gelrod, born
a year ago this month, the
answer was “yes” too, for a
short time. At only a few days
old, though, Juniper was diagnosed with a heart condition
that could easily have brought
tragedy, grief and misery to her
young family. Instead, this is a
story of love and hope.
she is allowed to sleep in while we get up to
feed the baby (that we are still secretly nervous about holding). The look of admiration
when a round of golf is foregone so we can
help her sister with yard work — a sister
whose husband is serving overseas. The look
of respect that comes when a man buys new
tires for her car instead of a new gadget for
himself. The look of love when he thinks she
is asleep next to him at night. And the look
of amusement when she places a scratched
out pet sympathy card in a special drawer,
next to yet another warranty for a hand
vacuum.
Steve Vernon is an actor and freelance writer
and voice artist as well as the Artistic Director
of Big Dawg Productions, a non-profit theater
company in North Carolina.
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IT BEGAN WITH THE JOY OF JUNIPER’S
BIRTH on February 12, 2014, to Cole Gelrod
and Joni Schrantz. She arrived a strong,
healthy, perfect baby girl. “I was at the birth
and it was a miracle,” a family friend, Daylene
Wilson, recalled. “There were tears all around
as we met her for the first time.”
All the usual, happy details that attend the first
days of a newborn came and went. Nothing seemed amiss until Juniper’s two-week
checkup. Then came a shocking diagnosis: an
enlarged heart. Juniper had been born with
pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy. She has a
genetic mutation in the gene codes for proteins
responsible for squeezing the heart. This means
that her heart was not functioning properly and
pumped at only one-sixth of the normal rate.
Juniper was slowly dying.
“When Juniper grows up, healthy
and happy, we will tell her the story
of all the warm-hearted people who
made our lives easier, as she
was fighting for hers,”
Schrantz promised.
The early days were discouraging. Juniper was
placed on a heart transplant list, a new heart
her only hope.Yet that hope came with a bleak
realization: for Juniper to live, there would
be an unknown family suffering unimaginable
tragedy. “Often it felt wrong to hope for her
new heart, as we knew what it meant for another set of parents,” her mother said. “In order
for her to live, another family would have to
experience great loss.
“We found comfort in knowing that their loss
would not be in vain, that through their selfless
act, they would not only be saving Juniper’s
life, but the lives of several other children.”
Somehow, Juniper had to live long enough to
benefit from that selfless act. As days passed,
hope waned. In early April, with no donor on
the horizon and Juniper’s condition deteriorating, the decision was made to place her upon
the left ventricular assist device called
the Berlin Heart.
At 2 months old, Juniper became one of the
youngest children to undergo this procedure,
leaving her parents hopeful that the Berlin
Heart would do its job.
It did.
Living with the 200-pound, surgically attached
Berlin Heart was not easy that spring and
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summer. The little family remained fixtures at
the hospital and Juniper endured additional
procedures to maintain her life as what her
parents called “our little bionic baby.” Despite
everything, with her circulatory system much
better supported, Juniper began to thrive.
Meanwhile, with each successive day, her fan
base continued to grow, and so the Facebook
page “Juniper’s Precious Heart” was born.
Friends, loved ones and even strangers moved
by the story bombarded Juniper’s parents
for news. Schrantz also wanted to document
Juniper’s amazing story. “When Juniper grows
up, healthy and happy, we will tell her the story
of all the warm-hearted people who made
our lives easier, as she was fighting for hers,”
Schrantz promised.
The family’s wait for a donated heart ended on
September 16, 2014. The following morning,
surgery was declared a success. Eight days later,
after six months in the hospital, the family
finally went home.
Oregon Pride
Junper’s birth
Juniper’s Facebook page still enjoys regular
updates, including festive photos from her
first holiday season. The story isn’t over yet.
“A heart transplant is not a cure; her new
heart will not last forever,” Juniper’s mother
explained. “Unless there are some big medical
breakthroughs in the next 20-some years, Juniper may not live into old age.”
After 6 months of waiting for her new heart,
Juniper is carried by her father Cole Gelrod
to the OR to receive her transplant.
The fact that Juniper has made it this far,
though, is a testament to the love, care and support she received. It is proof that there is life,
even with a heart condition. “It is hard for me
to fathom the outpouring of love that has been
sent to this baby, although as soon as you see
her and hear her story, you fall in love,” Juniper’s great aunt Ronne Gelrod-Bunis observed.
“She won’t disappoint. She is destined for
greatness. This I know.”
If you would like to make a donation to help cover
Juniper’s medical expenses, visit: cota.donorpages.
com/PatientOnlineDonation/COTAforJuniperG
Karen Kidd is an independent scholar, researcher and writer who lives in the Cascades east of
Silverton, Oregon.
Juniper sits atop the 200 pound
machine which pumped her heart for her,
keeping her alive for 5 months while she
awaited her transplant.
Cole, Juniper and Joni
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by Brad Johnson
by Annie Schugart
DATE Night
Hope from the Heart:
Living with Heart Disease
Feel the Love: Downtown Portland
a day just to alleviate symptoms. Doctors
were in for a surprise, though. Although
the blockages were still severe, thanks to the
lifestyle changes he had made, Dan’s arteries
had improved enough for surgery.
Then, walk over to the art museum. It will be too late
to go in, but the sculpture garden never closes. When
was the last time you really took a look at the art right
in front of you? If you’re looking for something a little livelier, see
if there are any performances at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
You can also stroll down to Pioneer Place for an evening browsing the
shops. Finally, if you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, there’s a
Ben & Jerry’s two blocks down from Ringside on 6th and Yamhill.
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Dan remained optimistic despite the pain.
“You’ve got to keep up a good attitude,” he
said. “There are so many good things in life,
so I keep going.”
Dan Mack knew that if he didn’t change his lifestyle,
he was going to die.
At the age of 42, Dan was diagnosed with
heart disease after suffering from chest
pain for almost five years. At the time of his
diagnosis, three of his major arteries were
90 percent blocked and were so severely
diseased that bypass surgery did not appear
to be a good option.
“You go from not thinking about such things
— that maybe you’re going to die — to
thinking about it all the time,” Dan said. “I
don’t dwell on it nor am I morbid about
it, but it was a real shift in thinking — that
here I am, 42 years old, and I could die at
any moment.”
Dan, a classical music expert at Music
Millennium in east Portland, was determined to make a change. He shifted his diet
to healthier foods such as salmon, chicken
and vegetables, and he began to walk and
exercise regularly.
By the age of 49, however, his pain worsened
to the point where he was taking 20 pills
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In 2002, Dan was finally able to receive a
triple bypass, which he anticipated would
improve his condition. Unfortunately,
the surgery didn’t help as much as he had
hoped. One of the bypass arteries eventually
collapsed, and within a year he had received
two stents (mesh tubes used to keep his
arteries open). Dan described bypass surgery as a nightmare, but it is also part of his
motivation to maintain his healthy lifestyle,
so he need never go through that kind of
ordeal again.
Dan, now 61 years old, has continued to live
a fairly normal life in the midst of his heart
condition.
“Yeah, you’re handicapped,” he said. “But it’s
not necessarily a death sentence.”
This attitude has shaped everything in Dan’s
life. His father also suffered from heart
disease, though he did not make lasting
lifestyle changes and eventually succumbed
to it. This inspired Dan to live differently,
to live well. He works in a job that allows
him to pursue his passion for music, has a
positive relationship with a woman to whom
he attributes much of his success, and does
“pretty much whatever” as long as he knows
his limitations.
“It’s changed me a little bit. I think I’m a
better person now than I was before,” he
said. “If you can keep a good attitude, follow
the diet, and listen to your doctors, you can
live a pretty much normal life. And I have.”
Annie Schugart is a student at Harvard University, where she writes for The Harvard Crimson
student newspaper. She is also a contributor to
the Huffington Post and USA Today.
IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO GO ON A DATE. It’s been a while. Call
up the babysitter, wear something that has to be ironed (though
you’ll need walking shoes), and turn off your cell.You are going out,
having a great time, and remembering how you fell in love.
A good place to start is the
FOX TOWER CINEMA ON
PARK AVENUE; tickets will run
about $10 each. Pick a movie
you think you both will enjoy. If
you head there first, it will give
you something to talk about at
dinner. If the movie happens to
be terrible, all the better.You’ll
both have something to make fun of. Try an early evening showing so
you can make the happy hour at your next stop, Ringside Fish House
next door.
RINGSIDE has a very affordable
happy hour that runs from 3 to
6:30 and 9 to close (normally
11, but like most restaurants,
it varies by day). Their happy
hour menu has a wide scope
of options that ranges from a
selection of seafood dishes to the
ever-trusty cheeseburger. There’s a pretty good chance everyone will
be able to find something they like. There are a ton of menu options
and you can go a bit crazy, but if you were to buy the four most
expensive options on the happy hour menu you still wouldn’t exceed
$20.Your wallet won’t end up drained by the end of dinner (unless
you really want to splurge). Happy hour drinks run around $5 to $7
for most offerings. Split dessert. It’s romantic as well as economical.
END THE NIGHT WITH A STROLL. Bring a piece of sidewalk
chalk, and write about your love for the entire world to see ... until
it starts raining tomorrow. Head south on Park and enjoy the beauty
of the park blocks. Sit on a bench and enjoy the scenic sights and
sounds of the city.
You’re probably thinking, “That sounds great, but parking’s going to be
a nightmare.” You’re in luck — it isn’t. Just a block up from Ringside
is the 10th and Yamhill parking garage. And the 9th and Yamhill MAX
station means you don’t even have to drive if you don’t want to. In
addition, there is street parking everywhere, but it is no surprise that
finding a spot might be a bit more than you bargained for.
No matter how you choose to spend your night out, downtown Portland has no shortage of options for you and your date. Now get out
there and explore! You’ll never be bored.
Brad is a Portland native who, when not working on writing copy and
keeping his eye on social media, loves to take advantage of the all great
recreational opportunities that Portland has to offer.
Coming soon
In our next issue:
Summer Camp
A pull-out guide to
area day and overnight
camps.
Women of Portland
A tribute to the great
women who built our
city and those who help
make it what it is today.
Craniosynostosis
The most common
birth defect you’ve
never heard of.
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by Josh Goller
BLACK HISTORY
in THE ROSE CITY
S WE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH,
it’s important to realize that even the most generous
demographic figures put Portland’s African-American population
at around 6 percent, even though two-thirds of the state’s
African-Americans live here. There are many reasons for this,
one simply being that Portland is relatively cut off from other
urban hubs, compared to cities on the East Coast. But the unfortunate truth is that long before the rise of those blue-and-yellow
equality bumper stickers that we now see so often, Portland was
also one of the most segregated cities outside of the South.
Despite the fact that much of the 20th century provided both
legal and institutionalized obstacles, African-American families
still carved out a rich history in Portland. To both honor and
educate about the perseverance of Portland’s black community,
the Oregon Historical Society is presenting an exhibit entitled
“A Community on the Move,” which will highlight the courage
of black residents in the tumultuous times of the 1940s and ’50s,
before the civil rights era.
IN PORTLAND, we pride
ourselves on our forward thinking.
We boast a huge number of bike
commuters. We take the quality
of our food and water seriously.
Recycling and compost trucks come
through more regularly than garbage collectors. We fight for equality and stand up against corporations who have insidious practices.
One need look no further than the
frequent downtown demonstrations to understand how passionate
Portlanders can be about equality
and justice. But despite the armswide-open feeling of our modern-day Rose City, there’s still the
reality that we’ve got a diversity
problem. In fact, Portland is routinely described as America’s whitest
major city.
On exhibit from February 1 to
June 28, 2015, “A Community on the Move” will provide
interactive displays, educational
tours for all ages, public programs and community discussions. The exhibit is organized
by the Oregon Black Pioneers,
an all-volunteer organization
who make it their mission
to “research, recognize and
commemorate the culture and
heritage of African-Americans
in the state of Oregon.”
What makes this exhibit so
groundbreaking and important is that it highlights an era
in black history that’s often
overlooked, our
retrospective
attention instead
grabbed by the
horrors of slavery or the more
visible confrontations during
the civil rights
movement. As
the third exhibit
organized by Oregon Black Pioneers, “A Community on
the Move” will highlight this period of transition, as well as
provide some context within the entire scope of African-American history in the state of Oregon.
HOUGH IT’S NOT A WIDELY KNOWN FACT,
some of the original African-American settlers in our
state came via the heralded 2,000-mile Oregon Trail. Settlement options were short-lived, however.Some of the nation’s harshest exclusion laws were put into place, designed
to keep African-Americans out of the state entirely.
These laws were not always strictly enforced, but they kept
many African-Americans from settling in the new state and
forced those already residing in the area to live under the
constant threat of expulsion. The dawn of the 20th century
brought further opportunities for black citizens, as work
opened up in the hotel industry and on construction of the
transcontinental railroad.
Due largely to railroad jobs, Portland’s African-American
community grew to around 2,000 people. During this early 20th-century period, Oregon saw its first black doctor,
lawyer and police officer. Several black-owned newspapers
were established. But obstacles abounded. The Ku Klux
Klan grew in influence and held some sway over city politics during the 1920s. In one instance, that hate group even
“donated” lumber to force an African-American church
to move from Northwest Portland across the river to the
“right side of town.” Portland soon
became one of the most segregated
cities outside of the South. Despite
these barriers Portland’s black
community saw leaders rise up,
such as Beatrice Morrow Cannady,
who was one of the first African-American women to graduate
from law school. Beatrice fought
to repeal Oregon’s exclusionary black laws in 1925.
“A Community on the Move” showcases one of the most
notable periods of growth within Portland’s African-American population. As World War II took hold, Portland
became an important hub in shipbuilding, and these new
job opportunities drew many black workers to Portland.
Within a few short years, Portland’s African-American
population swelled tenfold, from around 2,000 to over
20,000 people. Despite the opportunities for work, Portland still held firm with its segregationist policies. Most
black shipyard workers were relegated to housing projects
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NEW EXHIBIT:
“A COMMUNITY ON THE MOVE”
February 1, 2015 to June 28, 2015
Oregon black pioneers debut third Exhibition
at the Oregon Historical Society
THIS GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITION explains how
WWII shipyards, migration from the South,
the Vanport flood, and
urban renewal projects
impacted Portland’s black
families and businesses.
Interactive displays,
public programs, and
educational tours engage
visitors and reveal the
courage and persistence of Black families in this era.
Designed with Alchemy of Design, this original exhibition illuminates Portland’s vibrant black community,
which thrived despite discrimination and displacement.
As gentrification impacts historically black neighborhoods, acknowledging and understanding history is
critical to our collective future.
Community dialogues allow visitors to connect and
compare past conditions to modern realities.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY DIALOGUES
The Community:
Families, Churches & Social Clubs
February 22, 2015 ~ 3:00-4:00 p.m.
June Key Delta Sigma Community Center
5940 N Albina Avenue
Night Life:
Clubs, Restaurants and the Music
March 30, 2015 ~ 7:00-9:00 p.m.
McMenamin’s Kennedy School Gym
5736 NE 33rd Avenue
Business & Academics:
Portland State University’s Beginning
April 22, 2015 ~ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Native American Center
710 SW Jackson Street
Oregon Historical Society museum hours are Mon-Sat,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sun.
General admission is $11 (discounts available). Admission
is free to Multnomah County
residents and OHS members.
This exhibition made possible by
grantors, sponsors, and friends.
Visit oregonblackpioneers.org
and ohs.org.
between Portland and Vancouver, which became a temporary
town called “Vanport.” At one point, Vanport even grew to be
Oregon’s second largest city.
Though good jobs led to
an economic boon for its
residents, nature was not
kind to the fledgling city of
Vanport. A devastating, levee-breaching flood demolished the city, setting entire
houses afloat and displacing
thousands of residents. From
there, African-Americans
faced segregated housing
policies, a lack of a public
accommodation law that would prevent discrimination and further displacement by the construction of Memorial Coliseum
and Interstate-5. Pushed into Northeast and North Portland
neighborhoods, Portland’s African-American population persevered despite these barriers, and “A Community on the Move”
documents the trials and triumphs.
ODERN-DAY PORTLAND IS A CITY that celebrates
equality and diversity, even though Oregon was originally structured to be exclusionist toward other races, especially
African-Americans. The
black community is still
largely concentrated
in Northeast Portland
and the Albina district.
The effects of redlining
(the practice of banks
marking off swaths of
the city as “high risk”
for investment, largely
due to a racial component) and gentrification
continue to be issues
faced by the community. Despite our focus on
equality, Portland’s urban landscape is growing whiter,
as documented in the 2010 Census. Even the inner North
and Northeast neighborhoods saw almost 8,000 AfricanAmericans leave the area during the prior decade. More and
more, minorities find themselves pushed to the outskirts,
creating a dearth of diversity within Portland’s celebrated
neighborhoods that feature bike lanes, hip and unique shops,
boutiques and restaurants.
It’s the hope of Oregon Black Pioneers to continue to educate
and inform about the history of African-Americans in the area,
in order to help the general public understand how the racial
history of our city has produced its current landscape. As seen
in the recent Trader Joe’s controversy in Northeast Portland,
gentrification is still an issue that’s at the forefront of many
people’s minds. As Oregon Black Pioneers board member Kim
Moreland puts it, “When land becomes valuable or attractive,
it’s the disenfranchised people who get pushed out.”
Perhaps one of the most interactive features of what
“A Community on the Move” has to offer will be the
community dialogues that are set to take place as a series of
conversations and panel discussions with leaders of Portland’s
African-American community. One of these will include
the Portland
State University
connection with
Vanport. According to Moreland,
PSU has been a
hub of scholarly
discourse about
African-American history and
current issues.
Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP) also strive to gather information about historic places that have special significance to
African-Americans throughout the state. In partnership with
Oregon Historic Preservation Office, OBP has initiated a
crowd-sourced project to identify Oregon’s African-American
historic sites and places. Project leaders are asking the public
to continue submitting information about potential sites. The
group has discovered sites in Eugene, La Grande, Corvallis,
Portland and other
communities to ensure that significant
historic sites such
as the Golden West
Hotel in Old Town
(a black-owned
hotel that once
served as a beacon
of African-American
culture) continue
to be respected. While the group’s ultimate goal is to identify
and register places of significance as historical landmarks,
their efforts also often simply reveal new information that
can be used to educate the public. “A Community on the
Move,” in addition to previous exhibits and several published
books, has been the fruit of that labor. The project is being
managed by Gwen Carr, Chair of the OBP Education and
Research Committee.
With Portland being so white, and seemingly getting whiter,
“A Community on the Move” comes at a time when a dialogue
about race is especially important. Understanding the moving
parts of history is one of the best ways to ensure it doesn’t
repeat itself. The Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon
Black Pioneers are leading the way in shining a light on the
past to ensure that the forward-thinking city of Portland can
continue to make progress in the future.
Additional information about the exhibit can be found at Oregon
Black Pioneers website: www.oregonblackpioneers.org
503.626.9700
Josh Goller sprouted in the Midwest but transplanted to Portland,
where he earned his MFA and works as a benefits planner, freelance writer and editor.
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by Carisa Brewster
THE HISTORY OF
Black History month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
celebrates the significant contributions that African-Americans have made to American society in
the areas of art, music, science, sports and government. But I believe that remembering we made
these strides despite the hardships of both slavery
and systemic discrimination well into the 20th century is the core of Black History Month.
Growing up in Philadelphia, celebrating Black History Month was as familiar to me as celebrating any
other national observance. But this was not always
so. In the not-too-distant past, African-Americans
received little recognition, much less an entire
month devoted to their part in shaping American
history. Black History Month finds its origins almost
a century ago, with the Association for the Study
of African-American Life and History, or ASALH
(formerly the Association for the Study of Negro
Life and History), founded by historian Carter G.
Woodson in 1915. Woodson was the son of former
slaves and received both his bachelor’s and master’s
degrees from the University of Chicago. He was also
the second African-American to earn a Ph.D. from
Harvard University.
Woodson was inspired to create ASALH by the 50th
anniversary celebration of emancipation that year
in Chicago, sponsored by the state of Illinois. The
mission of ASALH would be (and still is) to “promote
the scientific study of black life and history.” In 1916,
ASALH started publishing The Journal of Negro
History. Woodson tirelessly encouraged his peers to
share the information and findings published in the
journal. His fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, also created
Negro Achievement Week in 1924. In February 1926,
Woodson sent out a press release announcing “Negro
History Week.”
During the ensuing decades, there would be an
overwhelmingly positive response to Negro History Week within the African-American community.
According to ASALH, newly formed black history
clubs, teachers and many of the expanding black
middle class clamored to get study materials from
ASALH for annual celebrations. Gradually, the
shift to a longer celebration began, informally, with
African-Americans across the country expanding
events and activities throughout the entire month
of February. Then, in 1975, President Gerald Ford
issued a Message on the Observance of Black History
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Week, saying, “It is most appropriate that Americans
set aside a week to recognize the important contributions made to our nation’s life and culture by our black
citizens.” In 1976, the bicentennial year of America’s
independence, Ford issued the first proclamation for
Black History Month. In 1986, Congress passed Public
Law 99-244, designating February 1986 as “National
Black (Afro-American) History Month.” The law also
called on the president to issue a proclamation “calling
on the people of the United States to observe February
1986 as Black History Month, with the appropriate
ceremonies and activities.” In 1996, President Clinton
issued Presidential Proclamation 6863 for “National
African-American History Month.” Since that year,
Starting out:
African-Americans
in Oregon
African-Americans have just as rich a history
in Oregon as they do in other parts of the
country. Predictably, that history is not without its challenges.
presidents have issued annual proclamations
each year. Other countries, including the
United Kingdom and Canada, also devote a
month to celebrating black history.
The Journal of Negro History is still in
publication, but is now named The Journal
of African-American History (JAAH). In
its 99th volume, JAAH’s most recent issue
included stories on “Women and Slavery in
the Atlantic World,” “The Legacy of Malcolm
X” and “African-Americans and Movements
for Reparations, Past, Present and Future.”
Local writer and poet Elizabeth McLagan
wrote “A Peculiar Paradise: A History of
Blacks in Oregon,” published in 1980. She
received an undergraduate degree in history
from Oregon State University, with a focus
on American history. However, she says,
there were few black studies programs
and little emphasis on African-American
history, even though it was, in her opinion,
a compelling subject. She accepted a paid,
one-year position with the Oregon Black
History Project, where she began doing
research. After the year was up, she continued on her own and finished what became
“A Peculiar Paradise.” The book, which can
be found online, starts with Marcus Lopez,
the first African-American “to set foot on
Oregon soil.”
Notable Black
History Moments
Thurgood Marshall was the
first African-American appointed
to the United States Supreme
Court.
George Washington Carver
developed 300 derivative products
from peanuts.
Shirley Chisholm was the first
African-American woman elected
to the House of Representatives.
In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was
the first African-American actress
to win an Academy Award for
her performance in “Gone with
the Wind.”
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison
became the first African-American
woman to go into space aboard
the space shuttle Endeavor.
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“The most surprising thing [during my
research] was the fact of institutional racism,
the exclusion laws that were written into
territorial and constitutional law, and the
struggle to have them officially removed,
beginning in the 1860s and lasting well into
the 20th century,” said McLagan.
A series of exclusion laws were passed
during the 1840s against African-Americans
to prevent them from living in Oregon. The
Provisional Government of Oregon passed
the first law in 1844. Curiously, this law
included a ban on slavery and a requirement
for slave owners to free their slaves. Sounds
good, until you realize freedom meant being
whip-lashed and kicked out of Oregon,
if you didn’t go voluntarily. The second
exclusion law in 1849 allowed remaining
African-Americans residency, but prohibited
newcomers. Finally, in preparation for statehood in 1857, a third exclusion law was included in Oregon’s state constitution. Under
this law, African-American residents could
not own real estate or enter into contracts,
and were denied the right to sue in court.
After the Civil War, the 14th and 15th
amendments voided the exclusion laws, but
they were not officially removed from
Oregon’s constitution until 1927. Unfortunately, changed or voided laws did not make
life stress-free for African-American residents in Oregon (or anywhere else, for that
matter). Just as in the South and many parts
of the Northeast, African-Americans faced
severe discrimination in the post-slavery
period. Jim Crow signs were often used and
the Ku Klux Klan was quite active. As stated
in “A Peculiar Paradise,” African-Americans
were “regularly refused admission to restaurants, theaters, and hotels. Medical care
was difficult to obtain, unions barred blacks
from membership, employment practices
confined them to certain jobs and integrated
housing was resisted.”
Even in the face of these hardships, the
African-American community in Portland
and surrounding areas grew, and by the early
1940s, their demands for equal treatment
were getting much harder to ignore. Both
the local chapter of the NAACP and the
Urban League were among many organizations instrumental in advocating for change
heading into the 1960s, the height of the
civil rights movement.
Moving forward
Today, African-Americans flock to Portland for the same reasons
other people do: it’s a cool place to live. Our numbers are still
modest; according to the U.S. Census Bureau, we comprise only 2
percent of the population. And healing our racial wounds together
as a nation, no matter what state you reside in, is still a work in
progress. McLagan says that from a historical perspective, it is easy
to point the finger at groups like the Ku Klux Klan because it allows
people to think only extremist groups practice racism.
“But from my perspective as a white person, it is the widespread
and more common racist attitudes and actions that are more
insidious and damaging,” she said.
I think one quote in “A Peculiar Paradise” from an AfricanAmerican Portlander
who lived through some
of the racial turmoil is
still relevant today: “I’ve
had a grand life here
in Portland. It’s a good
place to live. What I’ve
always liked about it that
you could live like you
wanted to.You could
keep up with the crowd if
you wanted or you could
just live to yourself. I’m
glad to see there are
some good people here.”
Carisa D. Brewster is a
freelance writer and homeschool mom. She lives in
the Portland area with her
husband and two sons.
Celebrating
Black History Month
There is no single way to celebrate Black History Month.
All over the nation there will be tons of lectures and
events; all you have to do and pick one and check it out.
Here are some notable ones in Portland:
Oregon Black Pioneers exhibition. Oregon Black
Pioneers and the Oregon Historical Society are partnering
to present “A Community on the Move,” a new exhibition
that will debut February 1. The focus will be on World War
II shipyards, migration from the South, the Vanport flood
and urban renewal projects. For more information, go to
www.oregonblackpioneers.org and www.ohs.org.
Portland Jazz Festival. PDX Jazz, in partnership with
Travel Portland, produces the festival annually in celebration
of Black History Month. For information and to see the
schedule of events, go to www.portlandjazzfestival.org.
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by RaChelle Schmidt
Lifestyle Changes for a
Healthy Heart
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Heart disease is the
leading cause of death
in the U.S., affecting over
half a million people
each year.
It is a problem that has seen a significant increase over the last
few decades. For Dr. Brad Evans of Northwest Cardiovascular
Institute, it is a particularly frustrating situation because many episodes of heart disease can be prevented and managed with some
basic lifestyle changes.
Although many of the necessary changes may seem simple, Dr. Evans
points out that one of the biggest barriers against good health has
been many decades in the making. “In the 1950s, people had more
physical jobs,” he says. But since then, society has moved away from
manufacturing jobs in favor of desk jobs. As technology has advanced, more time is spent in cars, at fast food restaurants and using
TV remotes — all things that encourage a more sedentary lifestyle.
“What we didn’t realize as we moved down that pathway was that
these things which we embraced, and at that time seemed so cool,
actually had some bad side effects. And now we are seeing those side
effects, with rising levels of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.”
As a cardiologist, Dr. Evans’s goal is to keep patients out of the
hospital. He employs a global treatment approach, one that involves
combining medication and appropriate intervention with commitment to basic lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, weight
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Moderate exercise is the single most important lifestyle change in
the fight against heart disease, says Dr. Evans. Benefits include weight
loss, stress reduction, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
“It is the cheapest medication, and there are very few side effects
outside of the time involved in trying to get it done.” In Portland,
the weather may seem like a barrier to getting out and exercising,
but there are other options such as going to a gym, walking in the
mall or investing in some Gore-Tex and getting outside despite the
Get Fit Now
weather. Dr. Evans recommends starting with a half hour of walking each day and gradually building up. If you are someone who
may have difficulty with even 30 minutes, he recommends that you
“listen to your body.” Start where you can, be consistent, and your
body will naturally be able to do more over time.
Diet
Dr. Evans suggests eating a moderate diet and working toward a
healthy body mass index (BMI). He does not subscribe to any one
particular diet, pointing out that “studies have shown that most
diets are about the same over time.” The problem is that often
people stick to them for about a year, but then fall off. The key is to
find lifestyle changes that you can stick with for the long term.
Smoking cessation
Smoking is a powerful habit, because it provides instant gratification. And the harmful effects to your body are so slow that they
are often hard to see happening. Dr. Evans recommends quitting
altogether, and the use of smokeless tobaccos and vapor cigarettes
can provide a transition to quitting, he says. But because they contain nicotine, which negatively affects the heart, they should not be
considered a safe alternative to regular cigarettes.
When it comes to being healthy, the bottom line philosophy for
Dr. Evans is, “You have to be selfish and you have to carve out a
half-hour or more for yourself every day.” This can be particularly difficult for parents, he says, when you are used to putting
everyone else’s needs in front of your own. But it has to be done.
It doesn’t mean that you have to remove yourself from your family,
in fact he recommends including your family in your activity and
lifestyle changes. If that is not possible and all else fails, “tell them
Dr. Evans says, ‘This is my time,’” he advises. “You just let me take
the heat. I’ll be happy to do it.”
RaChelle Schmidt is a single mom and freelance writer in the Portland area. In addition to writing and raising her wonderful 15-year-old
son, she is currently a graduate student at PSU pursuing a Masters in
Theater Arts.
We all have reasons to not exercise. We don’t have time. The
weather is bad. We’re too old. We have bad knees. We’re tired.
Though exercise is essential to preventing heart disease, many
patients have difficulty getting started. Often these barriers are
just excuses. The first step is to look them in the eye and call them
what they are.
“The barriers we face are not as insurmountable as they seem,”
says cardiologist Dr. James Beckerman of Providence St. Vincent
Medical Center. “We have to turn our challenges into opportunities.”
The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least
150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. “There’s
nothing inspiring about that,” notes Dr. Beckerman.
So he and a group of colleagues set out to make these fitness goals
exciting and reachable by starting a 5k training program. In the past
three years, the participants have changed dramatically. Some of
them could barely walk one lap around the track their first year.
Now, one of the veteran trainees is walking five miles home from
work in all weather.
“If that’s not a commitment to health, I don’t know what is,” he says.
“People are using the training to kick start their heart.”
Many people feel marginalized by today’s culture of fitness, which
presents unattainable images and unrealistic goals. Dr. Beckerman
hopes to change the conversation by spreading the message that everyone can and should exercise.
You, too, can start working out today. Visit
HeartToStart.org to download one of their
training plans, and join the Providence
Heart to Start program for free.
Dr. Beckerman’s book “Heart to Start” will
be released this month, available on Amazon.
More information can be found at HeartToStart.org and facebook.com/hearttostart.
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by Carol J. Alexander
28 Free Ways to Tell Your Spouse
“I Love You”
rant Thornton’s 2012 Matrimonial Survey
polled over 100 of the UK’s top family lawyers regarding divorce. Based on their client
work, these lawyers report that most marriages
dissolve because the couples grow apart or fall
out of love.
K Bake his favorite dessert. If you aren’t gifted in the kitchen, stop at the local
sweet shop and buy him something for his
sweet tooth. Don’t serve it to the family.
This is just for him.
But Harvey Yoder, licensed marriage and family
therapist and author of “Lasting Marriage: The
Owners’ Manual,” believes that couples allow
things to get in the way of love. “If we want what
dating couples have,” he said, “we have to do
what dating couples do.” And that is to express
our love on a regular basis. Yoder says that loving
behavior sends an emotional message to a partner that, in turn, begets loving feelings.
L Make her a gift. Do you carve wood,
fashion metal or paint? Create something
specifically for your wife. Monogram it.
Embellish it. Let her see that you didn’t just give her something
out of the workshop, but that you created it with her in mind.
M Give her one of your tee shirts to sleep in. Let her know
that it’s one of your favorites. Or, give her one that reminds her
of a special place you went together.
So let’s start the new year off with some of
those loving feelings! Listed here are 28 free
ways to show your spouse that you love him or
her. That’s one for each day in February.
B Take a walk — without the kids. Ask about her
day. Do not bring up the office. Do not bring up what
you want to get done on the house. Do not talk about
your basketball league. Just listen.
C Go to bed early, lay in the dark, and talk. Cuddle
without expectations of anything more, and just share
your hearts. Fall asleep knowing that your best friend is
right next to you.
D Work on a project together. Whether cleaning out the garage or painting the bathroom, doing it
together gives you the opportunity to communicate in a
non-threatening way.
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N Ask your mother or sister for a piece of family jewelry
(or another heirloom) that your wife would like to have. Give it to
her. Have your mother write the history of the piece so that your
wife can pass the story on to one of your daughters someday.
works in an office, mail it to the office so that
she can share it with her coworkers.
G Send him loving text messages throughout the day. A verse to encourage him, a
quote or just an “I Love You” will make his day.
H Sing her a song. Remember the first song
you danced to? The song that was playing on
the radio when you asked her to marry you?
Whatever is your song, learn it and perform it.
E Establish a regular date
night. Take a drive, walk the mall
or go to the park and swing. Share
babysitting with another couple.
I When he complains about his day,
about how the guy in the next cubicle talks
too much, how his computer crashed three
times, or that nothing went right, do not offer
solutions. Simply encourage him. Tell him he is
the best employee in the world. Build him up
without trying to solve his problems.
F Write her poetry. Handwrite your poem on nice stationery, put it in an envelope with a
romantic postage stamp and mail
it the old-fashioned way. If she
J If you are a person of faith, pray for her
– daily – and tell her that you are. In fact, ask
her what her prayer needs are so that you have
something more than “God, please bless my
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O Send the kids to Grandma’s for the weekend. Turn
off the phones and the computers and spend time together.
Whether you work in the yard or watch back-to-back movies,
just be together.
P Again, go to mom and ask
if you can raid her picture
box. Collect a few pictures
of yourself as a child and make
a little album for your husband.
Write a caption for each picture
sharing your memories
with him.
Q See the mold in the shower? Scrub it. Sticking to the
kitchen floor? Mop it. Need clothes for work tomorrow? Throw
them in the laundry. Look for what she didn’t get done that day
and do it — without saying anything.
R Watch the children so
your wife can have an evening
out. In fact, do this on a regular
basis and you will be the most
talked about husband on the
planet – in a good way.
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X Walk with her. Whether you are walking for exercise or
just shopping the mall, walk with your wife, not 10 feet ahead
of her. Her legs may not be as long, making it harder for her to
keep up. Hold her hand so you have to stay by her side.
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Y Watch a movie and
cuddle on the couch.
No his and her chairs.
Z Give her a massage. You
don’t have to be a professional
massage therapist to help out a
wife’s achy back. After the kids go to bed, when she can relax,
put a comfy mat on the floor and give her your undivided attention while massaging out all the kinks.
8 Give him a pedicure.
9 Do not walk through a room where your husband is
without touching him in some way. Placing your hand on his
shoulder, stroking his cheek, or simply running your fingers
through his hair all tell him that you love him.
: Watch your wedding video together.
When the part comes up where you say your
vows, say them out loud to each other again.
Freelance writer Carol J. Alexander maintains her marriage with
frequent date nights, sipping sweet tea at the local fast food chain.
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