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Stories
of theVillage
Neighbors
January 2016
Kerry Yu
Living Loud
in Lake oswego
Lake Oswego Youth
Transitional Program
The More Things Change
Art Walk Around LO
Kitchen Gazebo Steals
the Spotlight
Also Inside
Local Business
Spotlight on...
DeCosta Properties
Lewis Audio Video
Cover Photo by Brian Geraths
By Michael Moore
from Crestline Capital LLC
By Micah Dennis
from Paradise Restored
Stories
of theVillage
Neighbors
Publication Team
Publisher: Jared & Stacy Kofron
Content Coordinator: Audrey Fisher
Creative Director: Kerry Yu
Designer: Janet Hladik
Contributing Photographer: Brian Geraths
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Dear Residents,
Happy New Year! January is often a pivotal time for
personal development and enrichment. Many of
us set New Year’s resolutions to better our health,
finances, or relationships. We at LO Neighbors wish
you the best for this time of transition, whether or
not you have made a solid resolution, or are just
enjoying the symbolism of a new year.
In our January issue, you will find pieces that
invigorate and empower you for the year to come.
We’re excited to introduce you to Kerry Yu, our
feature story! She is a woman who is doing incredible
things in the business world while being a mother, too. We’re also
bringing spotlights to businesses that are revolutionizing the way that Lake Oswego
does real estate and technological home improvements. Also in this issue, we highlight
a program holistically supporting high school students transitioning from school life to
adulthood. In addition, there is an article focused on the art in Lake Oswego, and how
that makes this city unique in its dedication to living artfully.
So take some time this month to unwind and find out what cool things our neighbors
are up to. Maybe you’ll feel inspired to set some resolutions if you haven’t already.
Maybe your resolution has to do with becoming more involved in community, so be
sure to check out the calendar of events. There are some performing artists coming our
way as well as classes for calming creative coloring that you wouldn’t want to miss.
A special thanks to our advertisers who make this magazine possible by supporting the
promotion of local businesses in Lake Oswego. Also, a special thanks to the neighbors
of LO. Without you, we wouldn’t have wonderful things to write about and share.
See you around town, neighbors!
Audrey
Audrey Fisher, Content Coordinator
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Expert Contributors
Cindy Passannante, Travel Expert – A
skilled traveler herself, Cindy has helped
people experience their travel dreams and
adventures for over 30 years. Cindy enjoys
her work with clients who want to have the
best travel experience possible through a
well arranged and planned vacation.
(503) 658-5646
Garrison Hullinger, Interior Design –
Garrison has a passion for creating an
interior that is as warm and beautiful
as it is comfortable and functional. His
greatest asset is the ability to instantly see
the potential in any space, and to artfully
facilitate every detail from start to finish.
(971) 255-0326
John DeCosta, Real Estate – An industry
leader since 1978, John contributes to
multiple radio, print media and online
information sites. John is president of
the Metro Business Development Group
and founder of the “Breakfast with John”
networking organization. (503) 702-0856
Dr. Jerry Yoon, Podiatry – Dr. Yoon is a
board certified foot surgeon, a diplomat of
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery,
and a fellow of American College of Foot
and Ankle Surgery. He makes Lake Oswego
his home and looks forward to continuing to
provide highest quality care in foot and ankle
related medicine and surgery.
(503) 636-9656
Mike Moore, Wealth Management –
Mike is the managing member of Crestline
Capital, LLC, a Lake Oswego based wealth
management firm. He and his wife, Darcy,
have three children and have lived in Lake
Oswego since 2000. (503) 635-4457
Steve Klingerman, Home Remodel –
With a passion for quality and efficiency,
Steve started his business in 1986. As a
professional remodeler his core mission is
code compliant design, value engineering
and customer satisfaction. (503) 869-1290
Stan Robinson, Roofing – Stan, a third
generation LO guy from Berwick Road, can
remembers having burgers at the Dairy Maid
when Benjamin Franklin was on the corner of
State and A Avenue. He started Pacific West
Roofing in 1980 and enjoys serving friends
and neighbors in the area today.
(503) 635-8706
Trevor Hammond, Certified Mortgage Advisor –
A veteran of the mortgage industry, Trevor is director
of Aspire Mortgage and co-author of “Borrow
Smart, Retire Rich.” Trevor has provided thousands
of homeowners with the clarity and confidence
to make smarter decisions when it comes to their
mortgages and money. (971) 300-0491
Curt Nelson, AV Security Professional – With
more than 25 years of experience in custom audio/
video, security, networking and related fields, Curt
works with builders, designers, architects and
home owners to provide systems that work well
and are simple to operate. (503) 538-1190
Sherry Dorn, Fashion – Sherry has worked
the fashion runways from coast to coast;
print ads, TV/radio, is the author of “The
Sassy Shopper” and a columnist for various
publications.
Micah Dennis, Landscape & Exterior Design –
Micah is innovative and connected with 20 years
of experience in landscaping. His designs entice
you outdoors with the use of destination points...
drawing you out to relax, dine, enjoy a fire or water
feature. His artistic imagination and distinctive
design mindset has him influencing standards in
Lake Oswego Landscaping. (503) 788-3117
Elizabeth Pasko, Skin Care – With more than 11
years of experience, Elizabeth continues to learn
from the daily experiences with her clients, in the
classroom, from her co-workers, and from various
other professionals in her field. She is the owner/
founder of della bella Acne & Skin Care center and
della bella mineral makeup. (503) 954-1249
Kaye Powell, Hardware, Plumbing and Lighting
– For nearly 30 years at Chown Hardware, Kaye has
helped homeowners realize their goal of creating
beautiful homes and spaces using her knowledge
of hardware, plumbing and lighting. Kaye is also
a contributing member of the DPHA Education
Committee. (503) 243-6500
John Draneas, Legal Advisor – John has been a
highly regarded tax and estate planning attorney
since 1977, and is recognized by both Super
Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He writes the “Legal
Files” column in Sports Car Market magazine and is
nationally recognized as an expert in collector car law
reflecting his lifelong interest in cars. (503) 496-5500
Willamette Valley Vineyards
(800) 344-9463
Kerry Yu
Living Loud
in Lake oswego
By Audrey Fisher
O
ne of lifes greatest
challenges is finding the
proper balance between
work, family, and leisure.
Everyone has responsibilities to
their families, their careers, and
their passions. Some are fortunate
enough to find such a balance that
work can feel like play. Kerry Yu is
one of those women. She moved
from China to Lake Oswego with
her children, Maria and Tiger, eight
years ago because the community
is safe, beautiful, and ripe with
amazing educational opportunities.
She is a businesswoman in
fashion, and a single mother
with a positive outlook on how to
navigate the balancing act between
supporting her family and chasing
her dreams.
The term “single mother” can
carry some negative associations.
These women are often seen
as victims of a failed institution,
however, Kerry emphasizes that
her decision to be single was
just that — a decision, and that
title has not stopped her from
conquering both the business
world and motherhood with poise
and positivity. “People marry for
the wrong reasons,” says Kerry.
“When you marry someone for any
other reason besides love, then
the marriage is not going to work.”
For Kerry, staying true to herself,
her goals, and her roles as both
businesswoman and mother are
what’s important, not whether or
not she’s wed.
Association (IMTA) in Portland. In this
position, she preps models and other talent
for yearly competitions in L.A. and New York.
Kerry is also a designer and owner of
O’Pearl Brands LLC, a jewelry business
whose motto is: live loud and be fearless.
Having the perfect accessories can accent
beauty in a way that shouts without having
to make a sound. Kerry believes that people
should feel beautiful regardless of their
age, size, shape, and color, so her pieces
symbolize that belief because jewelry
is a statement piece and can provide a
confidence boost. Kerry is also the owner
of Oceana Blue Production LLC, a company
that not only hosts fashion events, but
produces films.
With all of this on her plate, one might
wonder how Kerry finds the time to be both
businesswoman and mother. “Life is not
just about working,” says Kerry. “Everything
is about balance and I have found a balance
because as an entrepreneur my time is
flexible.” While some days she may be
traveling to New York, L.A., or China, other
days she does things like inventory, and that
keeps her around town. Kerry also works
every day, but is happy to do so because her
work is her passion, and it supports her and
her children financially while also showing
her children what success looks like: hard
work and dedication. “I choose to balance
work and family,” says Kerry. “Because it is a
choice and it makes me happy to do so.”
Kerry has taught Maria and Tiger to set
short and long term goals, because those
with direction tend to fare better throughout
life. Kerry says she doesn’t force her
kids towards a direction they do not feel
called to. What she does do is provide the
education and stability they need to develop
into their own identities and passions while
showing them through her own actions
how one gets from dream to reality. “It’s
not about lecturing,” says Kerry. “They see
what you do and that’s enough.” Kerry sets
an example for her children to follow and
they have.
Both of them have their own goals and
hopes for the future. Maria is a very good
student, basketball player, track runner,
and wishes to study psychology in college.
Tiger’s passions lie with sports. His dream
is to be a professional football player, and
currently he ranks 5th in the nation for
youth linemen. The only time Kerry misses a
game is if she is out of town, and she hates
doing that. She describes herself as the
mother in the bleachers cheering louder than
the cheerleaders. Kerry describes that in
different phases of life, we focus on different
roles or titles, and while Kerry is also a
businesswoman, she is focused on her
mother role right now. “It will switch when
the kids go to college,” Kerry says. “Then I
will become more focused on other things
because they have their own lives.”
Kerry fills her free time with meaningful
engagement in the community. She is a
lifelong learner. She attends a lot of seminars
because “knowledge is power,” and staying
current and up-to-date with all that is
happening in her field and beyond requires
persistence and continuous education. She
continued on page 6
Kerry obliterates the notion that
women must choose either
career or motherhood by doing
both with ferocity. Her work is
centered around the simple idea
of empowering people. She holds
not one, but four impressive titles
in the business world, while still
pursuing other entrepreneurial
endeavors, and raising two stellar
children.
Photo by Brian Geraths
Kerry is the Vice President of
Fashion Galaxy Alliance (FGA)
International, a New York-based
international non-profit that
organizes fashion events and brings
Chinese designers and delegators
to New York Fashion Week every
year. She is also the director of
International Modeling and Talent
Photo by Brian Geraths
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also commits her time to various
volunteer work, notably with Go
Red for Women, an organization
dedicated to educating women
about the risks of heart disease.
Like her daughter, she is also a
basketball player, and she loves to
spend time on the court at Club
Sport.
Above all, Kerry believes life to
be wonderful and beautiful. While
she does not adhere to any one
religion and respects all religions,
she believes in the power of
positive perception, that life will
bring what you believe it will
bring, and that having a belief in
something is important. Coming
from China, she has seen what it
is like when people are forced into
unbelief and how dangerous it can be. “Be
positive,” says Kerry. “Because everything in
life is a choice, and when you choose to be
happy, you are a happy person.” This doesn’t
mean that Kerry is never sad or falls under
the weight of stress, but she bounces back
with her positive mindset.
Kerry Yu is an inspiration. As a businesswoman
and mother, she is an empowering force for all
women, and living proof that there is nothing that
cannot be achieved given the right mindset.
ACC Learning and
Technology Group
505 G Ave. in the Alder Room
The ACC Learning and Technology
Group meets every Monday to
learn about a wide range of topics
including technology. Meetings
include presentations, guest
speakers or Q & A on subjects of
interest to Adult Community Center
participants. Most recent topics
include Turbo Tax, Abraham Lincoln,
investing online and more. The
Users’ Group requires no registration
and walk-ins are welcome.
Time: 9:30-11am | Cost: Free
ci.oswego.or.us | 503-635-3758
Jan. 12, Tue.
Estate Planning in Oregon
706 Fourth St.
Learn what your options are for
estate planning with presenter Robert
Schneider, LLC. In this program,
you will receive practical advice on
how to safeguard your assets and
healthcare wishes during and after
your life as well as learn about wills,
living trusts, healthcare documents,
issues regarding guardianship,
conservatorship, power of attorney,
and how to avoid probate.
Time: 7-8:30pm | Cost: Free
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Genealogy Interest Group
706 Fourth St.
A group for anyone interested in
genealogy research. Meets every second
Wednesday of the month.
Time: 9:30-11am | Cost: Free
Jan. 13, Wed.
Knitting Group
505 G Ave
Come knit with Kat Riley. All levels
are welcome! This group meets every
Wednesday at the same time.
Time: 10am-12pm
Jan. 13, Wed.
Supervised Computer Lab
505 G Ave.
A supervised lab is available to students
every Wednesday. Both PC and MAC
volunteers are available in the center to
give instructions of answer questions.
Time: 1-2:30pm
Jan. 13, Wed.
Performing Arts:
Eric John Kaiser
706 Fourth St.
Join us as Eric John Kaiser performs his
unique style of Parisian Americana music.
Time: 1-2pm | Cost: Free
Jan. 20, Wed.
Poetry Readers and
Writers Group
706 Fourth St.
Join this informal group to share
your love of poetry. Read your
own, read your favorites, discuss
technique, poets and styles.
Time: 7-8pm | Cost: Free
Jan. 26, Tue
Coloring for Creativity
and Calm
706 Fourth St.
Coloring is not just for kids! The
process of coloring has been
shown to be stress-reducing,
calm-inducing, and joy-producing
for people of all ages. Join
artist and facilitator Anya
Hankin for some much needed
relaxation and rejuvenation. Each
participant will receive an original
black-and-white illustration to
color. All art materials and snacks
will be provided. Registration is
required.
Time: 7-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Info: Please call 503-675-2540
to register
January 2016 – LO Neighbors | 9
Decosta Properties: Finding the Perfect
Place to Call Home
By Audrey Fisher
A
A home is so much
more than a place to
rest your head. It is a
sanctuary, a memory
maker and holder, and a place for
gathering all your friends and family
under one roof. Buying a home that
will suit your family’s needs can be
a long and difficult task. There’s so
much to figure out: the location,
the style, the finances. Luckily,
businesses like DeCosta Properties,
a subset of Keller Williams Realty
Portland Premiere, devotes their
energies to making the home-buying
process not only seamless, but
enjoyable.
John DeCosta has been selling
homes in Lake Oswego and SW
Portland for 37 years. He is married
to his business partner, Priscilla,
and together with their small and
talented staff, they navigate the
throes of first-time, or second, or
third time home buying.
John was destined to sell real
estate. As a young boy, he was
fascinated with the growth of his
own neighborhood. He grew up
observing growing subdivisions
and watching salesmen in suits
sell homes. As an undergrad at the
University of Oregon, John studied
economics and real estate, then
went on to earn a Master’s in real
estate. To say he is passionate
about his work is to put it lightly. “I
like this business because you’re
giving a great service to family,” John says.
“They need to get the right house, and
purchase it in a manner that makes sense.
Plus, I like selling a product that people will
live in and take their Christmas pictures in.”
As a detail-oriented person, John has a
knack for connecting people with homes
that will meet their needs. Whether that is
first-time home buyers looking to start a
family, or a single person looking for their
own space, John and his staff take care
of the home-buying process from start to
finish. Jerry Langler has known John for
about 30 years and in that time, John has
handled every real estate transaction during
that period. John has sold the Langler
family multiple homes, helped their family
sell homes, and helped to find property on
which to build homes, and he has done so
“with great professionalism and a sense
of doing what is right for us, not what
is quick for him,” says Jerry. “We have a
tremendous amount of respect and trust in
him.”
There’s a lot involved that goes on
behind the scenes when buying a
home. “Real estate is a team game,”
says John. They work with clients’
financial advisers, their CPAs, and
attorneys to make sure that everyone
is on the same page and that the client
is taken care of. But that’s not all. John
also assists the homeowners with
other processes like the appraisal, the
title, and the moving company. In this
way, homebuyers are able to come to
DeCosta Properties and get all of their
home buying needs as well as movingin needs.
For instance, let’s say a client wants
to buy a home that needs a little bit
of fixing up. John knows that what is
needed is an appraiser, mover, painter,
electrician, and plumber, so he assists
in connecting these businesses to
the homebuyers. In this way, the
homebuyer is fully supported in the
entire buying process.
John’s commitment to his
clients doesn’t end as soon
as they have moved into their
home. He makes a point of
calling clients in the fall and
winter to remind them to
winterize their home. Also, he
is in constant communication
with clients who are looking to
remodel or maintain their home,
for John can refer his clients to
the appropriate businesses. This
makes the home buying process
simpler for the client.
Speaking of simpler, technology has expedited the process
of home buying in astounding ways. In the past three years,
John has watched the technology revolutionize home buying.
Everything is electronic now. A client can make an offer on a
home online, can sign for the home electronically, and then
the paperwork goes directly to the title company. This saves a
ton of time and makes the home buying process simpler for
the client.
John leaves us with some tips for first time homebuyers.
Firstly, they should save their money. Secondly, they should
wait on extravagant purchases, like brand new and expensive
cars and timeshares. Thirdly, if they have student loans,
they should pay them off first. Also, it doesn’t hurt to talk to
parents and grandparents who may be able to assist with
down payments. “The better you save your money, the
better buying a house will work out,” John says, “You want to
buy a nice house, not a crummy one.” John urges first time
homebuyers then to make a game plan and save money.
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So if you are looking to buy a home for the first time, or
looking to sell your home, call DeCosta Properties and let
them help you navigate the process of finding the perfect
place to call home.
New Year…
New You!
W
Power to the She”, innovative layers that team
up and work together.
inter Blahs got you down?
If you love feeling healthy,
then start today and make
working out a part of your
new 2016 lifestyle change.
Let there be no looking back!
Let’s face it, nothing motivates
us more than new athletic wear. I
recently tracked down an awesome
new fitness store that’s bright,
cheerful and airy in downtown Lake
Oswego. It’s filled with the latest
workout gear, in bright pops of
color to coordinate or contrast with
active wear bottoms, along with
“snazzy” shoes and accessories. The
owners paid close attention to their
customers needs and decided to offer
stand-out collections that really look
like no other brands. They found what
works for you and took your personal
style into consideration buying
modern, clean lines.
Quilted hybrid vest with hoody. Can be worn from trail to
town…we call it “athleisure” wear by New Balance. Wear
to gym, shopping, lunch…everywhere. Extremely flattering
in a bold fluorescent pink with breathable sports-wicking
performance. $125 New Balance.
Versatile ½ zip top with ruching. Perfect for layering or worn
alone…working out, or after the gym. Also pairs great with
jeans and booties. $70
Your go-to super tights that make excellence happen! A tight
that has a “hold you in feel”, plus releases moisture and is
fast drying. $80
Shoes: Asics: High performance running/cross-trainers. Gel
nimbus, cushy and plush, ultra light-weight with top notch
support. $150
Trending: Fashion
designers are getting their
hands on “Athleisure”
wear. Gym to street
clothing that’s having a
major moment… you’ll
want to sweat in these!
Just add a leather moto
jacket and some “killer
booties” for a new you!
“Get your layers on” with tops to
throw over go-to tights (featuring
booty-flattering fabric), warm down
jackets, light-weight running/training
shoes, scarves, even beanies! This
is apparel that empowers women
everywhere to reach for more and
inspires the extraordinary in all of us!
Draped open back to minimize
airflow; keeping you cool. Pairs
perfectly with jacket and tights. $54
“Life on the Run”… Collection by Saucony:
Track Star Hoodie in a bold black & white animal print.
It has amazing stretch, with lightweight warmth.
You won’t want to leave home without it! $110
Fast track Tight: High performance style and support
stretch that excites, and has the ability to move. Fits like
a glove. $80
Head band: “Sweaty Band” with sparkles. $15
Shoes: Saucony Triumph, A high performance running
(cross-fit) shoe that offers a plush ride and is strikingly
fashionable. $150
Model: Amanda Cullen-Crofut.
Wife and busy mother of two active boys.
Professional model with Option Model Management.
Loves the outdoors and staying physically fit!
Fashions provided by “Fleet Feet” Sports, PDX
Workout pieces to get
you back to the gym.
By Sherry Dorn
(See page 4 for bio)
TIP: Look for new
performance-wear
that can track
many aspects of
your performance.
Heart rates, stress
level, even calorie
burn. These are all
things that things
that make your
work out more
efficient.
TIP: For workout
wear go bold with
leggings…where
else can you get
away with wearing
stripes, graphic
prints or polkadots with exciting
colors?
These modern collections are wear
tested for all active women and men;
in flattering designs that we all love to
“run in, sweat in and live in!”
Sometimes, we let our minds copout with excuses when it comes to
working out… “Am I crazy…what
am I doing?” Instead, we should
concentrate on how great it feels to
stretch and tone your body and focus
your thoughts on living a healthy
lifestyle. Women deserve performance
wear…that matters to women; in
styles that are effortless, modern and
unexpectedly comfy.
Fitness wear is not only your training
partner, but also a great motivator.
It’s nice to look and feel good, while
giving your body a chance to get
sweaty to a re-mix of “Uptown Funk”
or whatever music your body rock n’
rolls too!
Life is sooo good in the fitness lane!
“Stella McCartney running collection from Adidas
(Exclusive to Fleet Feet Sports)
Waterproof Sweatshirt, in deep navy floral that gives you
a lux feel. Whether running, doing a high intensity work-out
or enjoying yoga, this floral jacket is perfect for your body
and soul. $150
Sweat pant: “Girls best friend”, this seasons cozy,
do anything organic cotton pant, with a looser fitting
silhouette. Plus, it’s live-in comfy. $110
Adidas Uplift, crossbody top: Colorful top that blends
perfect balance and comfort to “keep the girls in check”
during activity. $48
Shoes: New Balance, stable cross-trainers for gym,
walking and running. Lightweight design $145
Photos by Brian Geraths (Prints Charming Photography)
LO Fashion
Designer
Kerry Yu &
chinese top
Designer Guo Pei
By Kerry Yu
Kerry Yu (left)
with Top Chinese
Fashion Designer
Guo Pei” (right).
Infamous Gold Gown worn by Rhianna at 2015
Met Gala (took Pei nearly two years to make).
Fashion Show in Bowers Museum,
Santa Ana, Nov 14, 2015.
Chinese Top Designer Gui Pei who created the
beautiful gold gown wore by Rihanna for Vogue
Cover was invited by Bowers Museum to feature
her exquisite designs in the fashion show of
the Museum Annual Gala. Among the 300
distinguished guests who attended this event
was the Queen of Malaysia.
Gui Pei has so much to celebrate. In addition to
showing her beautiful collection, we were
also given a sneak peak of the infamous gold
gown wore by Rhianna, “The Great Queen
Gown,” at the Met Gala this year.
I was lucky enough to be asked to assist the
number one fashion production company in
China Galaxy to produce the fashion show.
From model casting, fitting, backstage staff
training to dress rehearsal and the fashion
show stage control, Oceana Blue Productions
ensured everything was executed flawlessly
support for this fashion production.
The show was huge success. Two exquisite
gowns were auctioned off for $40,000 which
the Pei donated back to the museum.
Kerry Yu helping
Oceana Blue
production during
Pei fashion show.
Backstage during
Guo Pei fashion
show.
Lake Oswego is a unique gem of a
community because of its dedication
to living life in an artful way.
The Gallery Without Walls, an outdoor sculpture exhibit of over
60 permanent and loaned works of art, is one of those ways.
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego, a nonprofit 501(c)3 arts
organization, secures partnerships with artists, city agencies, local
businesses, and community members to make this outdoor gallery
a possibility. Their mission is to “ensure the arts are an integral
part of life in Lake Oswego,” and they are doing just that with their
outdoor gallery.
Sculptures are of two categories. Those in downtown Lake
Oswego are a part of a rotating exhibition and can be enjoyed
on foot. The art pieces are on loan from the artists for two years
before being replaced with new pieces. All of these pieces are
available for purchase. Then there are permanent pieces owned
by the City of Lake Oswego placed throughout the city. These
sculptures require a short drive, but nonetheless are worth
checking out.
Whether one schedules a guided tour to peruse the sculptures on
display, or simply meanders about with family or friends, taking
a walk around downtown Lake Oswego to view the artwork is a
must. If self-exploration is your gig, then there is an L.O. Art Tour
app available for free through the Apple store. Otherwise, there
is a brochure with a map and information about pieces that you
can use to guide your art walk. Or, you can simply walk around
downtown, and let the art guide you.
I met with Lori Goldstein, the program manager for the Arts
Council, who graciously guided me through some of the beautiful
sculptures in downtown. We began our walk on this rainy
morning at the Arts Council building. We made a loop, walking
down 2nd Street toward Millennium Plaza then zig-zagged our
way back toward the Arts Council building. In just one hour, I
saw and was educated about 15 pieces of artwork in the outdoor
gallery. I was amazed not only with the art itself, but the in-depth
explanation of each piece that Lori provided me with.
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By Audrey Fisher
Some of the art in the outdoor gallery is so much a part of the
landscape that it almost hides. For instance, “Crows,” a sculpture
of crows, are perched right outside the Arts Council building.
This is a clever way of integrating art in the community, because
although this is artwork, it looks as if they are really meant to
be there. Another example of “hidden art” are the sculptures
entitled “Sirens” by artist Toparovsky that are embedded into the
walkway wall that connects the upper portion of Millennium Plaza
to the lower part near State Street. Once in that lower part, the
sculptures “Spirit of the Marsh” took me by surprise. These are
sculptures of reed canary grass that look as if they belong there
as much as the natural foliage. In this way, art is not separate from
the daily lives of Lake Oswegans, but all around us, a part of us.
annual rings which show the history of a tree, just
as life experiences are written in the cells of our bodies.” This
beautiful piece connects art, life, and science in one.
There are many pieces that I viewed this day that do what
“Anillos” does, that connect art, life, and science in such an
aesthetically pleasing way. For instance, the piece “Twist”
by James Ellingboe is an “abstract manipulation of a simple
geometry inspired by diatomic organisms.” The piece “Wy’east
(Mt. Hood) Glacial” by Lin McJunkin, is a large sculpture of steel
and fused glass that tells the story of global warming’s impact
on Mt. Hood. In this way, Lake Oswego is not only integrating
art into their lifestyle, but integrating disciplines thought by
many to be so different from one another: art and science. This
is to say that the art in Lake Oswego is transcending the divide
between the
disciplines.
So if you are spending some time downtown, or driving around
and notice a piece that catches your eye, thank your local Arts
Council. Take a walk, ponder some art, and be thankful that your
community supports the arts in such a big way.
If you would like to book a guided tour, you can contact the Arts
Council at 503-675-3738. Furthermore, mark your calendars for
February 13th, 2016, as the Arts Council is hosting “Art Throb,”
a benefit Gala that supports the Arts Council and the work they
do to bring art into the community. Tickets are $100 until January
15th. After that they are $125. You can find more information via
the council’s website at www.artscouncillo.org, or by calling
503-534-5708.
Some of the pieces are highly interactive. The large, towering,
stainless steel sculpture “Angkor I” by artist Lee Kelly overlooks
the lake at Millennium Plaza Park. Because of the manner in
which the sculpture is mounted into the sidewalk, viewers are
able to walk underneath the three pillars and experience the
artwork from inside which offers a different perspective than
viewing it from outside. Another piece that lends itself nicely to
viewer participation is “The Craftsman” by Jordan D. Hall. This
is a polychromed cold cast iron of a man’s face. The sculpture
is mounted on a concrete pillar, which allows people to stand
behind the face and wear it as a mask. This is a great photo
opportunity for families and friends.
One of my personal favorite pieces viewed that day, which also
won the People’s Choice award in 2007 (where the community
votes for its favorite piece and then the city purchases it), is
entitled “Anillos” by Maria Wickwire. This piece is made from
high-fired clay, and is of a woman who has tree rings carved into
her body, hugging her knees to her chest. The piece “evokes
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orget to lock your door? There’s an app for that. Wish
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While in 1999 the idea of a Smart Home was still a ways
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It doesn’t get much simpler than controlling the temperature
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The More Things
Change
A
s the
calendar
turns to
January
and we start a new year, the noise from the financial
media is as confusing as ever. You could consider
just a few potential potholes like rising interest
rates, China’s slowing economy, and continued lack
of growth in European economies and still have a
long list to work through. As Woody Allen put it,
“More than any other time in history, mankind faces
a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter
hopelessness; the other, to total extinction. Let us
pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”
If you had money in the stock market from the beginning
of the year, the results through the end of November
2015 (when this article was written) were relatively
benign. From January 1 through November, stock returns
were only about 2%, well below the 8%-10% that most
prognosticators expect from the U.S. market in a given
year. But as investors know, there can be a lot of ups
and downs between the beginning and end points of
any measurement period, and 2015 was no exception
to this. Investors encountered some heartburn in late
August as prices declined over 10% in a space of only
seven trading days, though prices did recover by the end
of October. And, an interesting milestone occurred during
the year – the Nasdaq Composite index closed above
5,000 in March for the first
time in 15 years. Both these
events are examples of the way
markets behave sometimes –
the decline is often swift and
the recovery can be far more
gradual.
To smooth returns, many
investors diversify their
portfolios. This often takes the
form of holding different types
of investments (bonds, for
example), and spreading out
purchases over time. Part of a
diversification strategy often
includes investing in stocks
outside the U.S. Over the last
several years, though, the U.S. market (particularly the
S+P 500) has been the bull’s-eye, easily outperforming
other markets around the world. While it may seem
counterintuitive, one market outperforming others for a
few years is expected when you diversify. It is a guarantee
that you will own some things that do better than others
from time to time, and the expectation is that at some
point, relative performance will switch.
It has been two years since the last of the Baby Boom
generation turned 50 years old. The older members of
that generation are approaching 70 and may have already
been retired for several years. For some of them, the past
few years have been a difficult investment environment
because the portion of their retirement funds in stocks
took a big hit in 2008-2009. If they panicked and liquidated
their investments, transferring the money to cash or
cash equivalents, they missed the subsequent recovery
which would have placed them ahead of where they were
before the decline began. Interest rates have been low
ever since, complicating the situation. If you planned on
hitting the retirement button and living off a nice stream of
interest income, interest rates would not have cooperated
the last seven years. They have stayed low for significantly
longer than most people thought they would, which points
to another truth of investing – the difficulty in correctly
predicting the timing and path of events. The economy does
appear to be making more sustainable headway on the
jobs front, however, and the Federal Reserve is expected
to increase short-term rates in December despite inflation
undershooting the Fed’s target of 2% for 42 straight
months. If rates are increased, it will mark the first such
move since June 2006. However, this move, if it happens,
should not be construed as the “all clear” signal on the
economy, as the Fed increased rates in 2006 and within
two years the economy was in a recession.
Investing requires patience and perspective. In an article he
co-authored for Fortune in 2001, Warren Buffett made some
interesting observations about the behavior of stock prices.
In this article, Buffett points out that during three bull
market periods spanning 44 years of the 20th century, the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
gained over 11,000 points.
But during three periods of
stagnation, spanning 56 years,
the Dow lost 292 points despite
consistent per capita GDP
growth measured on a decadeby-decade basis. Progress in
the stock market is difficult
to predict, and there can be
long periods of time where
the returns are weak. Looking
at recent returns in the period
from 2000- 2014, stocks have
only returned 4%, which is low
compared to the period from
1970-2014, where the tailwind
behind investors was greater and the annualized return was
much higher, around 10%.
In summary, we still don’t have a GPS for the stock
market, something which can reliably alert us to the best
path and the routes to avoid. Experienced investors know
that you pay a heavy price for certainty in the form of
diminished returns. Those who have been willing to assume
uncertainty have been compensated over time, but there
are no guarantees as to the timing of that compensation.
Many long-time investors have learned that in the markets,
the more things may seem to change, the more they really
stay the same, and the best course involves being patient
and leaving some room for error in your projections.
Best wishes for the New Year.
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Making the transition from
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After years of living in the
safety of structured routine,
knowing how to navigate the
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n Lake Oswego, there is a
transitional program based out of
LO High School that helps students
in the district, who typically have
earned modified diplomas, to transition
into this next phase of life.
The LO Transitions Program has been
serving 18-21 year olds for the past
eight years, and strives to provide
seamless transition from school age
services to adult life. The program staff
consists of a program coordinator,
learning specialists, transitional
specialists, and educational assistants.
With this support team, students in the
program will be supported no matter
what they need.
program “is being more in control of
myself and to be better for my friends
and my community.” And some want to
go to college, like David Stewart who
is focusing on “going to community
college, managing my frustration,
working on social skills and managing
my time.” All skills necessary for
college, and life in general.
The program and its staff recognize
that each student has their own unique
set of gifts and abilities. Individualized
programs for each student are
developed with these strengths in
mind, and their interests and input are
incorporated into their program, as it
is important to focus on these things
when building skills for independence.
In order to foster the development
of these qualities, the program is
designed to meet each student where
they are. In this way, students learn to
be self-determined as they make plans
to transition into adulthood.
For many students, their program
includes accessing community
agencies such as: Disability Services,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Mental Health
Services, and community college.
Navigating these services can be time
consuming and frustrating for students
and families, so the program spends a
lot of time focused on educating and
supporting students and their families
about these resources, and how to
access them effectively. In this way, as
students go into adulthood, they can
benefit from continued support from
the services they need, and might have
received in high school, without a break
in services.
In the program, student goals differ.
Some want to be more independent
in general. Some want to find work.
Scott Elias says he is “working on
being more independent. I also work
at a volunteer job at New Seasons and
am learning to deal with problems at
work.” Some want to personally better
themselves like Gabe Gutierrez who
says that what he focuses on in this
The program is community based,
meaning the students access the
community to provide meaningful
experiences and training opportunities
including: riding TriMet, accessing
the grocery store, library, community
college, and structured worksites
that are developed by partnering with
community businesses. Students have
worked with businesses such as New
Seasons, Bank of America, Meals
on Wheels, and the Lake Oswego
Library. Skill development such as
time management, communication,
problem solving, budgeting, and
independent travel are infused into
these daily activities. This means
that students in this program are
developing real-world skills, and
gaining practical job experience
while being out in the community
and helping to make it better.
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Rollie Wilson, the Program
Coordinator, wants to thank the
community for their contribution
and continued support for students.
“The collaboration and partnership
with local businesses have made
a tremendous difference in the
learning opportunities and life
experiences for our students,” he
says. “It provides a rich environment
where students have the support to
grow and become more independent
in their own communities.”
Holistic student support for those
transitioning from high school into
adulthood is important, and the LO
Transitional Program is doing just
that by fostering an environment
where independence can be
developed in the community. This
program bridges the gap between
high school and adulthood, and Lake
Oswego is lucky to have them.
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Ultimately, it’s your
experience that matters.
To be sure, we’re proud of our 27 years of
experience in senior living. But, to us, what really
matters is your experience at our communities.
We do everything with that idea clearly in mind.
So, go ahead, enjoy yourself with great social
opportunities and amenities. Savor fine dining every day.
And feel assured that assisted living services
are always available if needed.
We invite you to experience SpringRidge for yourself
at a complimentary lunch and tour.
Please call 503.433.3604 to schedule.
I n de p e n de n t & A s s i s t e d L i v i ng • M e mor y C a r e
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