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March/April 2011 

Th e Tr a d it i o n a l 

ROBES Newsletter 

R.O.B.E.S., P.O. Box 889, Woodburn, OR 97071 

www.robesnorthwest.org 

RUSSIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER 

The Russian dinner fundraiser 

that was held at Butte Creek 

School on January 14th was a huge 

success. Fenia Ayhan, Nick Kamis, 

Frosia Nikiforoff and Nila Zenuhin 

are the high school students that 

coordinated and planned the event 

as a senior project. The purpose for 

the fundraiser was to raise money 

for an after school Russian class that 

currently has 36 students enrolled 

and is taught by Elena Alagoz four 

days a week. The event helped raise about 

$3,000 in profit. This will help buy materials 

for the class and possibly lower the tuition 

per student. The kids are enjoying the class 

and have learned a lot in the short time 

since the classes started on Dec 1st. 

The food at the dinner turned out 

perfect and absolutely delicious! We 

charged $8 per person or $35 for a family 

of 5 or more. This is a great deal since you 

wouldn’t be able to treat the entire family 

to a gourmet meal for $35 any where else. 

Guests started lining up a little after 5:30 

and we started serving by 5:45. We counted 

about 300 guests and some purchased 

meals to take home for family members 

that were not able to attend. At one point 

we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t 

have enough seating for the guests in the 

cafeteria. However, it worked out well 

since we had some entertainment set up 

in the gymnasium. The guests that came 

earlier were considerate of the guests in 

line. They respectfully made room by going 

to the gym when they were through eating 

dinner with their families. 

The entertainment was coordinated 

by the high school students. In the gym, 

we had a display table with some of 

the traditional wedding attire from the 

different decades starting from the 1970s 

to 2010. We also had Richard Morris share 

with our guests how our ancestors migrated 

Turn to FUNDRAISER on Page 4 

FREE 

In s i d e Th i s Issue 

Russian Dinner Fundraiser 1 

The Vision Continues 1 

Editorial 2 

Letters From The Community 3 

Spring Forward, Fall Back 3 

Engaging Men 4 

Ingredients Exposed 5 

Recipes / Kitchen Tips 5 

Religion / Holy Days 6 

Classifieds 6 

Community Announcements 7 

Th e Vision Co n t i n u e s 

By Irene Konev 

As co-founder of ROBES, I am sad 

to say my goodbyes to my fellow board 

members. Something bigger is calling me 

and I am stepping back to be a student 

of other great organizations, and learn 

from influential leaders. Although I am 

withdrawing my leadership from ROBES, 

I am committed to building coalitions for 

ROBES at the local and state level, as I 

continue working in the greater Portland 

area. I am lending my leadership for two 

years to Uniting to Understand Racism, 

and taking a larger role in another 

organization I co-founded in 2006 - 

Community of Color Task Force. 

The greatest honor is to have a 

vision that is endorsed, supported and 

implemented collectively. That had 

been my incredible journey on ROBES 

as we came together, shared a vision 

and got busy seeing it to fruition. I 

have witnessed our growth as individual 

board members, as a untied team, as 

Turn to VISION on Page 3

Page 2 

R.O.B.E.S. Newsletter 

Editorial 

By Kopy Vshivkoff 

ROBES Board of Directors: 

Marya I. Kalugin, President 

Irene Konev, Vice President 

Irina Basargin, Secretary 

Nadya Cam, Public Relations 

Maria Bochkarev, Treasurer 

Evdokia Kery Cam, Events Coordinator 

Kopy Vshivkoff, Technologies Director 

Natalia Konev, Cultural Entertainment 

Director 

Rita Afonasiev, Volunteer Coordinator 

Contact Us: 

ROBES 

P.O. Box 889 

Woodburn, OR 97071 

Website: www.robesnorthwest.org 

Email: robes@robesnorthwest.org 

Mission Statement: 

To enhance and sustain the Old Believer 

culture bringing forth strong, vibrant 

community members, while keeping our 

doors open to those in need. 

I hope all you fellow readers are staying warm out there because 

we may have a few cold days still upon us. Here in the northwest, 

we’ve definitely had some cold days this winter but I think winter 

spared us this year. Not sure about all of you but I wished for a white 

Christmas; there’s always next year. Winter this year didn’t come close 

to compare to the past few years. I’m ready for the warm spring days 

now. 

A new year is upon us once again but before I get into that; once a 

year, ROBES acknowledges 1 or 2 volunteers that stuck by us for a year 

and dedicated their time in one or more ways. This year at Silverton’s 

40th annual First Citizen Banquet at the Oregon Garden, ROBES 

nominated Tasia Alagoz and Stephanie Ayhan for 2010 Volunteer(s) of 

the Year. The banquet was held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. From the 

bottom of our hearts, ROBES would like to give a big THANK YOU to 

Tasia and Stephanie, as well to ALL volunteers that dedicated their time 

to ROBES and their community. We hope to see all continue to volunteer 

their time at our yearly fundraising events this coming year. 

Now onto what’s going on with ROBES. In the month of March, 

ROBES plans to open their first official office, which will be located 

in Silverton, OR off 1 st and Main. More to come on this on our website, 

Facebook profile, and in the next Newsletter issue. 

As mentioned in the last issue, ROBES has scheduled the Russian Old 

Believer Gala; set for Friday, May 13 th , 2011. Don’t skip the flyer that 

we have posted in this issue. More info about the Gala can be found 

from our Facebook profile or from our website. Addresses are listed 

on the last page of this Newsletter. Go to our website to download the 

Gala flyer, invitation cards, and RSVP cards. 

Article & Ad Submissions: 

Do you have an article, community 

announcement or opinion you would like 

printed in the newsletter? Submit to 

newsletter@robesnorthwest.org 

See page 6 for advertising. 

All articles, announcements and ads will 

be reviewed for submission. We reserve the 

right to decline any submissions. 

Newsletter may be downloaded from 

website in full color. 

In photo, left to right: Rita Afonasiev, Kery Cam, Irina Basargin and Tasia 

Alagoz at the First Citizen Banquet.


Page 3 

Spring Forward, Fall Back 

By Kopy Vshivkoff 

It’s that time of year again, Daylight Saving Time (DST). At this 

time of year, the amount of daylight that we get in a day greatens 

day by day. I for one am tired of getting up in the mornings for 

work only to see that it’s dark outside and to return home from 

work when it’s dark. I’m looking forward to more daylight in a day. 

Every spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and “lose” an 

hour during the night and each fall we move our clocks back one 

hour and “gain” an extra hour. But Daylight Saving Time (and not 

Daylight Savings Time with an “s”) wasn’t just created to confuse 

our schedules. 

The phrase “spring forward, fall back” helps people remember 

how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. In the US and in 

Canada, at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks 

forward one hour ahead of Standard Time (“spring forward”). We 

“Fall back” at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November by setting 

our clock back one hour and thus returning to Standard Time. 

VISION 

Continued from Page 1 

visionaries of a future who had the courage to step forward and 

act on behalf of our community. To those who share our vision, 

I thank for your trust and support. I invite you to step forward 

and share your talents with your community - my position as 

vice-president of ROBES becomes vacant on April 15, 2011. 

Le t t e r s Fr o m Th e Co m m u n i ty 

Ma r i o n-Po l k Fo o d Sh a r e is Co m m i t te d t o 

En d i n g Hu n g e r 

Since 1987, Marion-Polk Food Share has been “leading the fight 

to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties” as the regional food 

bank that supplies food at no cost to 95 partner charities. Last year, 

MPFS delivered nearly 7 million pounds of food to its partners, who 

in turn distributed it directly to families and individuals in need. 

Our mission is to make sure no one goes hungry in our service 

area. Information about where to go for emergency food is 

available by calling MPFS at 503-581-3855, or going to our Website 

at www.marionpolkfoodshare.org and selecting the “Get Help” 

button. 

In addition to collecting and distributing food, MPFS also has 

programs aimed at providing long-term solutions to hunger and 

poverty. Our work is largely supported by community donors and 

volunteers. 

In 2011 

This means that, on March 13, 2011, at 2:00 a.m. – clocks are 

set ahead one hour. (Spring forward) 

And on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2:00 a.m. – clocks are 

set back an hour. (Fall back) 

Year 

DST Begins 2 a.m. 

(Second Sunday in 

March) 

DST Ends 2 a.m. 

(First Sunday in 

November) 

2011 March 13 November 6 





Article source: http://geography.about.com/cs/daylightsavings/a/ 

dst.htm

Page 4 

Engaging Men 

By Irene Konev 

To effectively end domestic and sexual violence in 

communities, strategic and culturally appropriate engagement 

practices need to be implemented. One of the most important 

aspects of ending this societal ill is to engage men and boys in this 

effort. The Community of Color Task Force has been coordinating 

a conference - A Call to Men Institute; A Training Institute on 


Engaging Men and Boys to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence. 

This national conference is going to take place on May 3 rd and 4 th , 

at Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon. 

I invite men, women and youth to apply to participate in 

this phenomenal conference, to learn from leaders in the county 

on proven engagement strategies to prevent domestic and 

sexual violence. We invite those who are interested, even if not 

experienced in this movement. Translation will be available in 

Russian, Spanish and Hmong. The deadline for this application is 

March 23, 2011. For more information go to www.ocadsv.org or 

email irenegostev@gmail.com 

2011 Silverton Area 

Celebration of Cultures 

First Friday, April 1 

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Downtown Silverton 

Borland Gallery: the Silverton Art Association will feature art by local youth. 

Entertainment: Various performances in the stores and sidewalks! 

Over 30 Downtown Merchants will open their stores with a variety of food, music, dance, 

art, exchange students, cultural displays and information. 

For more information, please call Silverton Together 

503-873-0405 

FUNDRAISER 


from Russia to America. He did 

a wonderful job of displaying 

facts and pictures on the 

migration. After that, a group 

of Russian ladies, Stepanida 

Cam, Zenovia Toran, Agripena 

Londura and Efimia Kalugin sang 

a few traditional Russian folk 

songs. In closing the event, the 

high school kids raffled a couple 

of prizes. The first prize for a 

two night stay to a beach house 

donated by Ivan and Anesia 

Nikiforoff went to Sabrina 

Frolov. The second prize was 

a portable DVD player, and the 

winner was Gary Cameron. 

We had many guests 

inquire when the next Russian 

dinner will be. We hope that 

this can become an annual 

event, but that all depends 

on parental involvement. Its 

like planning, coordinating and 

preparing for a Russian wedding 

and we all know how much 

time and effort that takes. 

However, the rewards are 

great! There is nothing more 

gratifying than knowing that all 

the hard work and effort is for 

a good cause. It was awesome 

to see volunteers of all ages 

ranging from grandparents to 

elementary and high school kids 

come together to support the 

community.


Ingredients Exposed! 

Page 5 

Re c i p e s / Ki t c h e n Ti p s 

By Fenya Masaligin Bodunov 

With Easter Lent here, and spring not 

far off after that, there is a buzz about what 

to do in terms of getting in shape and losing 

that “inter-tube” around the belly. Well 

here’s something that is worth considering 

when working on accomplishing that goal: 

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), is a current 

ingredient of choice found in many products 

and is a prime culprit of preventing weight 

loss. Surely, many can relate to having that 

“lifesaver” tube around the stomach which 

will not go away no matter what’s been 

tried. A study by Princeton University looked 

at the effects of HFCS and showed that, 

“When rats are drinking high-fructose corn 

syrup… they’re becoming obese -- every 

single [one]!” This is not some random 

phenomenon shown in the rats. 

For many decades large-scale 

manufactures have been putting HFCS 

everything from cereal to yogurt to bread. 

It can even be found in cough syrup! This 

product enhancer is recognized differently 

than regular sugar, making it stay longer 

in the body and so gives an explanation 

for the “inter-tube.” They like to say this 

ingredient is “fine in moderation” but here 

is a different take on HFCS; the typical 

American eats over 40 pounds a year! 

Beverages containing high fructose corn 

syrup have high levels of reactive chemicals 

linked with cell and tissue damage that 

leads to diabetes. Trying to cut back on that 

sugar intake wouldn’t be so hard if it wasn’t 

hidden from us in words that unless you are 

a scientist, are rather hard to understand. 

But, all is not lost, even though HFCS 

is found in so many of the foods today; 

there is a step process of how to avoid 

this ingredient: avoid fast food. Read food 

labels. Know what “organic” and “natural” 

actually mean. Avoid canned beverages. 

Turn to INGREDIENTS on Page 8 

Ve g a n Pe a n u t Bu t t e r 

Ri c e Cr i s p y Tr e a t s 

Ingredients: 

1 cup corn syrup 

1 cup sugar 

1 cup peanut 

butter 

6-8 cups rice 

crispy cereal 

Directions: 

Heat corn syrup and sugar in saucepan until it 

comes to a boil, stirring continuosly. Add peanut 

butter and stir until smooth. Remove from heat 

and mix rice crispy cereal in. Spread mixture in 

a 9x13 inch pan. Let cool. Cut into squares and 

enjoy! 

Submit your favorite recipe 

and photo to: newsletter@ 

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Religion / Ho l y Da y s 

FITNESS TIPS 

MARCH: 

No holy days. Great Fast. 

APRIL: 

• April 7 (Mar 25) -The Annunciation of The Mother 

of God (Благовещение Пресвятыя Богородицы) 

• April 17 (April 4) - Palm Sunday (Вербное 

Воскресение) 

• April 24-30 (April 11-17) - The Bright 

Resurrection of Christ. Holy Pascha (Светлое 

Христово Воскресение: Святая Пасха) 

Classifieds 

Adapted from the Internet by Kopy Vshivkoff 

Happy New Year…All Year Long! 

If you haven’t already, it is time to make those New Year’s 

resolutions towards your health. Make realistic goals that 

you can accomplish. Mark your calendar with goals you’ve 

set, and check it regularly to be sure you’re on track. Get a 

personal trainer if you need more encouragement. 

Once you have achieved your goals recognize your success 

and treat yourself to a massage, a steam, or an item of 

clothing. Then make another goal for you to reach for. You 

can do it! Challenge yourself physically. 

Looking for Motivation? 

One of the best ways to keep going on your new exercise and 

diet plan is to give yourself a personal reward each time you 

reach one of your short-term nutrition or exercise goals! 

Seeking Private Lessons. 

Someone to teach to read the 

Russian bible. Please contact 

Kopy at 503-951-1714. 

Grant Writer. Do you have 

great writing skills? ROBES is 

seeking you to help us apply 

for grants. Contact us at 

robes@robesnorthwest.org 

For example, promise yourself a massage after you lose the 

first 10 pounds or if you decrease your percent body fat by 

3%. Why not reward yourself with new jogging shoes or a 

Walkman for exercising four days a week this month? Make a 

list of personal rewards right now! 

Newsletter Layout Editor/Designer. ROBES is seeking a 

Newsletter Layout Editor/Designer (for hire but volunteer is 

preferred) for The Traditional Newsletter. Experience in print 

layout and typography is preferred but not required. 

Duties included: 

• Working with Adobe InDesign. You do not need to own 

InDesign, it will be provided. A finished templated newsletter 

will be provided to you. 

• Articles will be emailed to you, you will not be 

responsible for writing articles or editing articles except for 

maybe creating article header titles for articles provided w/o 

titles. 

• Responsible for the layout of the newsletter for print and 

for download online. Laying out articles and creating creative 

advertisements upon request. Any additional features added to 

the newsletter to make it pop more, is always encouraged. 

• Editing images for print (color and in black & white). Resaving 

images provided to you, to be web friendly. 

• Sending draft of the newsletter to the appropriate 

advisers for review before publication. 

• Submitting the newsletter in PDF format to a local 

printing company for publication. 

If you are interested and if you have questions regarding 

additional duties and responsibilities, contact us by email: 

robes@robesnorthwest.org. This opportunity would make 

a good addition to your portfolio experience; working/ 

volunteering for a non-profit would put one above others 

when looking for a job in the future. 

Source: http://ballyfitness.com/FitnessTips 

Disclaimer: This advice is for your information only and is not 

intended to diagnose or treat. Before beginning or engaging in any 

fitness or exercise program, first consult with your physician. 

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next issue is April 8, 2011.


Page 7 

Co m m u n i ty An n o u n c e m e n t s 

BIRTHS: 

It’s a Girl! 

Tatiana Kuznetsov 

Born January 28, 2011 

6 pounds, 13 ounces 

Congratulations 

Dennis & Sofia Kuznetsov 

WEDDINGS: 

R.O.B.E.S. Proudly 

Presents The 4th Annual 

Russian 

Old Believer 

Gala 

Date: May 13, 2011 

Place: 

Cost: 

Antonia Ballroom 

221 N. Grant St. 

Canby, OR 

$30 per person 

$50 per couple 

Congratulations Vasily Nikoliavich and 

Efrosinia Samsonavna Yakunin. Married 

February 20, 2011. 

Come experience the fourth gala hosted by R.O.B.E.S. and the Russian community. 

Doors will open at 5pm, dinner starts at 6:30pm. To purchase tickets, donate 

goods or services for the event, inquire about volunteer opportunities, 

sponsorships, or additional information, please call Marya 

Kalugin at 503-871-0901 or email to 

robes@robesnorthwest.org. 

Find us on Facebook at 

www.facebook.com/ 

robes.northwest 

Not pictured: 

Congratulations Vasily & Elana 

Scotland. Married January 30, 2011. 

Congratulations Dimitry & Livia 

Anfilofieff. Married February 6, 2011. 

To place your announcements, email: newsletter@robesnorthwest.org. 

Announcements are free! Email us with your birth, engagement, or wedding announcement.

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we can do together” 

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INGREDIENTS 


Above, cook as many of your meals that 

is possible. Following these steps should 

decrease the intake of HFCS significantly. 

Below is a website that lists all the products 

without HFCS and the other site posting 

products with HFCS. 

http://www.stophfcs.com/list.html 

http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index. 

php/2005/06/09/foods_and_products_ 

containing_high_fruct 

Fedosia Masaligin, AAOT 

Western Oregon University 

Parker, H. (2010, March 22). A sweet 

problem: Princeton researchers find 

that high-fructose corn syrup prompts 

considerably more weight gain. Retrieved 

February 9, 2011, from News at Princeton: 

http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/ 

archive/S26/91/22K07/ 

Ventura, E. E. (2010). Sugar Content of 

Popular Sweetened. Obesity Journal , 1-7. 

CALL OUT TO 

ALL WRITERS! 

Let’s hear from not only our 

previous Traditional Gazetta 

writers but from all writers; 

to hear what’s going on in 

Alaska, Canada, Minnesota, 

and anywhere else where there 

are Russian communities. If 

you don’t have community 

announcements, still write 

to us or email us. It can be 

anything from a child’s picture 

or cartoon, someone’s experience 

of something they want to share, 

or knowledge of a subject that 

would benefit others. Please 

email us your articles, recipes, 

classifieds, and/or community 

announcements (births, 

engagements, weddings, deaths) 

to newsletter@robesnorthwest. 

org. 

R.O.B.E.S. 

P.O. Box 889 

Woodburn, OR 97071

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