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Rhododendrons A festival in Florence, and much more
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Mike Bones is president of the Siuslaw Chapter, American Rhododendron Society, and often gives presentations on these flowers. By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
In the early 1900s, as pioneers struggled to tame the wild Oregon Coast into permanent settlements, one of the most visible signs of the changing of seasons would have been the wild rhododendrons. Only a few examples still exist, but we know they were huge and pervasive, says Sandy Zinn, a librarian at Siuslaw Pioneer Museum in Florence. “The bright pink ones were down all the highways and some of them were 20 feet tall,” she says. “Just big, enormous bushes. They were wild and gorgeous.” Florence became a city in 1893, as flower festivals were popping around the West Coast. In 1907, Port-
land started its own rose festival, following in the footsteps of Pasadena, California, which has the oldest flower festival in the West. In 1908, Florence city leaders planned their first Florence Rhododendron Festival for May, the flower’s peak blooming season. In a 2007 Oregon Coast magazine article, it referenced an earlier interview with Laura Johnson Miller, queen of that first Florence Rhododendron Festival. “May 1908 saw the first of the flowery festivals, conceived and carried out by local citizens to celebrate one of the most gor-
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geous displays of natural beauty along the Oregon Coast,” the article states. “Lane County Historical Society records of the period note that ‘coastals’ (as they were called by city folk in Eugene) were ‘looked down on.’ To earn respect — and much needed tourist dollars — an idea was born. ‘I don’t know who or how, but someone thought we could attract visitors and tourists with our colorful rhododendrons,’” Miller explained in her 1975 recorded interview. Zinn dug up a 2003 issue of the Rhody Court newsletter that gave some history of the festival. It says the theme of the first festival was “Watch Florence Grow,” and approximately 1,000 people watched Queen Laura sail down the Siuslaw River to the city dock, where the Lord Mayor of Florence, George P. Edwards, gave her a key to the city carved from rhododendron wood. Johnson earned her title by selling more baskets of handmade goods than any of the other ladies. (In 1940, basket sales gave way to button sales.) At that first festival there was a naval parade with a band, and Joaquin Miller, “the Poet of the Sierras” and Laura Johnson’s future uncle, opened the festivities as grand marshall. The huge event also included a poem read by a young Native American girl, a clambake on the beach and a grand ball. The Oregonian reported in 1908 that it was “highly commendable” that “the little town of Florence should plan such a carnival.” It went on to say that it’s “praiseworthy” that it should create such entertainment on such a scale, “but that its first effort should be so entirely successful is almost beyond understanding.” This year, Florence celebrates the 110th Rhododendron Festival; and while some things have changed, some have not. The event is still in May. There’s still button sales, crowning Queen Rhododendra and King of the Coast, and a grand floral parade with a grand marshal. But there are now street vendors and food, carnival rides and motorcycle clubs. Attendance is up: More than 10,000 visitors will make it a weekend.
What’s to celebrate about rhododendrons? Hendricks Park in Eugene
has become known for its colorful displays of rhododendrons, but it was formed in 1906, before the rhododendron festival took hold. At the time, it was outside the city limits and residents Thomas and Martha Hendricks had donated the first 47 acres for the park. Francis M. Wilkins, mayor of Eugene, was friends with the couple. Wilkins helped create the Lane County Fair, which was focused on agricultural crops. A picnic shelter constructed in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration bears the Wilkins name. It was destroyed in a 1999 windstorm and was rebuilt as a replica of the original, keeping the chimney from the original 1938 structure in place. “The park’s got a great history,” says Michael Robert, who was head gardener at the Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden for 25 years, and worked at the park for 31 years before retiring. “The Hendricks family thought it was important to preserve this land in its natural state. I think the Hendrickses saw that logging was approaching, and they wanted to join the national park movement which was gaining popularity at that time and have a natural park in their community.” The Rhododendron Garden was founded in 1951 by founding members of Eugene’s Rhododendron Society. In the years after World War II, flower clubs blossomed. Portland and Eugene had societies dedicated to camellias and rhododendrons, and gardens like this one became hobby gardens of the group’s members, who needed a place to put their specimens. “They supplied plants and labor and the park supplied land and irrigation,” Robert says. Out of many donors, Del and Ray James gave the most species to the garden. They lived in the first house as you
Above, motorcycle clubs take advantage of what is (hopefully) nice spring weather to attend the Florence Rhododendron Festival each year. Left, an early-blooming Sutchuenense rhododendron at Hendricks Park in Eugene was already blooming by early March. The Latin name indicates that this plant is native to the Sichuan Province in China. Photo by Vanessa Salvia
Of note
The 110th Rhododendron Festival, May 19-21, Florence
■ Carnival begins on Wednesday, May 17, and includes games and food booths.
■ Vendor Fair on Maple Street in Historic Old Town on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22. ■ Grand Floral Parade on Sunday, May 22, starting at noon. Florence Chamber florencechamber.com/rhody-festival
Siuslaw Rhododendron Club, “Rhododendron Culture and Care,” 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101, Florence. 541-9973082.
Friends of Hendricks Park http://friendsofhendrickspark.org The Friends of Hendricks Parks helps to protect and maintain Eugene’s oldest city park. Members upgrade trails, pull invasive weeds in the forest and Rhododendron Garden, and provide educational tours throughout the park. Eugene Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, eugene-chapter-ars.org
leave the borders of the park and, starting in 1963, moved more than 1,000 plants from their home garden into the park’s garden. An area of the garden and a walkway is ded-
icated to Del James. According to a 1987 article in the Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, which was written by Michael Robert, the Jameses corre-
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sponded with C.P. Raffill, curator of the Kew Gardens of England from 1945 until 1951. The Jameses introduced the rhododendron “Fawn,” which was used as a parent plant for many other hybrids, and is now located at Hendricks Park. Another important figure was James Barto, who raised a large collection of rhododendrons at his farm near Junction City. His specimens often proved to be the first of many local collections. He died in 1940 so, sadly, never saw Hendricks Park become the rhododendron garden it is today. Before his death, his collection was the largest and most outstanding in the United States. In 2000, a portion of the park was converted into a native plant garden. Beneath the “sutchuenense” variety is a bench dedicated to Mary Blakely, who died in 2001 and who taught for two years at a school in the Sichuan Province. Mary and her husband, Jerry, who died in 2013, were primary benefactors of the five-acre Hendricks Park Native Plant Garden. The garden itself was planned and laid out by Chinese landscape architect Jin Chen, who had been a student and friend of Mary Blakely. ■
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REMEMBER WHEN? DISNEYLAND OPENS
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Dear Readers, I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t be happier to see springtime rear its lovely head this year. I know we needed the rain, but it was getting crazy! I’m a native Oregonian, but had moved away for several years before returning in 1997. Do you remember the big floods of 1996? When I moved back, it was all everyone could talk about. While covering a story at Champoeg Park in Marion County, for example, a park ranger showed me the levels on the trees where the Willamette River had risen and how most of the park had been underwater. It was hard to imagine — until this year’s winter storms. Speaking of remembering times past, we start a new feature this month called “Remember When?” It’s an opportunity to think back on all that we’ve seen and experienced in our lifetimes. If you have a suggestion for this feature, please let me know. Over the coming months, we plan to add some new features to our publication, as well as some updates to our website. We know we have the most loyal readers in the state and I want to do what I can to keep you coming back for more. Don’t believe the hype — newspapers play an important role in our society, even a publication such as ours. Keep reading, keep responding to our advertisers, and we’ll keep NW Boomer and Senior News around for a long time to come. Best wishes, Michelle Te
Disneyland, the brainchild of Walt Disney, opened in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955. Construction for Disneyland began July 21, 1954, on 160 acres next to the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5), and one year later, Disney’s $17million “magical little park” was ready to open. When the park opened, there were 18 attractions, 15 of which are still in operation. Opening Day was a disaster. A 15-day heat wave raised temperatures up to 110 degrees F. Also, due to a plumbers strike, few water fountains were operating in the hot weather. Asphalt still steaming, having been laid only the night before, literality “trapped” high heeled shoes in the not-quite-set pavement. After opening day, the heat wave continued, and almost wiped out the park. Despite opening-day mishaps and poor reviews, attendance grew and by 1965, 50 million visitors had come through Disneyland’s gates.
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FYI: ■ The original plans for the park were on eight acres next to the Burbank studios where his employees and families could go to relax.
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■ What you don’t know actually can hurt you By DEB ALLEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Despite advances in technology, identity theft remains a concern throughout the world. SELCO Community Credit Union’s Lee Anne Brockelman, operations support manager, and Dan Budzko, director of risk oversight, answer questions about the problem and what we can do to protect ourselves. Q: Have measures by law enforcement agencies to crack down on this crime and/or corporate and private security programs made a difference in recent years to protect individuals? Brockelman: Identity theft can mean more than someone stealing your Social Security number and getting a loan in your name. It can include opening accounts to move funds and obtain cash, getting healthcare, creating a “duplicate” of your credit card, claiming a tax refund, applying for a job, even pretending to be you on social media. The list, unfortunately, goes on. Various programs and efforts have made a positive impact, but identity theft is a moving target, and once you plug one hole, another appears. I can say there are more ways to be alerted to possible ID theft and tools for protecting yourself than there were five to 10 years ago.
Q: In what ways and to what extremes can identity
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Dan Budzko, director of risk oversight, and Lee Anne Brockelman, operations support manager, both of Selco Community Credit Union, provide professional insight into the problem and prevention of identity theft. theft damage an individual’s financial well-being? Brockelman: An extreme example would be having garnishments or levy actions taken, which could drain your accounts or hold your assets, potentially causing you to default on legitimate loans and other obligations. In addition, having judgments and other negative items on your credit report could hinder your ability to get a good job or credit in the future. Since many products and fee structures are offered based on your credit score, you could pay more for basic goods and services as a result.
Q: What precautions should individuals make to protect themselves from identity theft? Is it necessary that consumers purchase identity theft protection insurance type services? Brockelman: There are three key ways to limit your risk of identity theft: protect, monitor, and react. Following these steps is easier than you might think, and you won’t have to pay a thing. Protect: ■ Check your credit report on a regular basis. The Federal Trade Commission provides great information about how to do this at ftc.gov. You can get a free credit report from each bureau every year, so
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spread them out over the course of the year and make sure they sync up. ■ If you don’t need a document for your records, shred it. Don’t keep what you don’t need, especially if it contains personal information. ■ Secure all of your electronic devices with some sort of virus protection software, and keep your software up to date. If a device can connect to the internet, secure it. ■ Don’t use default passwords. Create passwords with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, and change them on a regular basis. Don’t write them down — instead, use a password management
tool — or even a passwordprotected spreadsheet — to help you retain them safely. ■ Don’t click on links if you’re unsure sure who sent them or where they lead. ■ Don’t give out personal information just because it’s requested. Ask questions to make sure the need for your information makes sense and that you understand what it will be used for (and how it will be protected once you share it). There’s something to be said for a healthy level of skepticism. ■ Avoid payment by check when possible. Checks contain an abundance of personal
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The Lane County Farmers Market opened April 1 for its full farmers market at the Park Blocks in the heart of downtown Eugene. The market features more than 50 farmers and food artisans selling a range of local food products, from seafood and meats to vegetables, fruits and flowers. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 11, at 8th and Oak streets. “We are excited to kick off another season in the heart of downtown Eugene,” says Angela Norman, market director. “It has been a long winter and we are excited to showcase signs of the return of spring to the community.”
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information. Use your financial institution’s bill pay service or other automated options when you can. Monitor: Set up account alerts so you’re aware of all account transactions. Many financial institutions offer free tools to help with this (like SELCO Card Manager). Review your bills, credit reports, and account information on a regular basis. For financial statements you receive by mail, watch for late or missing statements. Better yet, reduce the amount of paper you receive by taking advantage of e-statements. React: Report anything out of the ordinary right away. And if
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Vendors will be selling salad mix, arugula, raab, leeks, radishes, baby turnips, kale, potatoes, collards, carrots, and beets, along with other market staples, like mushrooms, meat, fish, honey, hazelnuts, salsa, pasta and flowers. And don’t forget starts for your own garden. Some of the new vendors this year include The Hummus Stop, Mama’s Love Bakery, BNF Kom-
bucha and Real Live Food. The Eugene Saturday Market also opened April 1 across the street in the Park Blocks, offering locally made craft items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Saturday Market artisans, crafters, chefs and musicians are ready for another year of celebrating our local culture, and bringing the community together in downtown Eugene,” says Kim Stills
pen. For details on your rights and what to expect from your financial institution, refer to your account agreements and the fine print on other materials you receive. As with all industries, there are good and Q: Are there financial insti- bad actors, so shop around and tutions that protect consumers’ don’t be shy about asking assets from fraudulent activity questions. more than others (or are there Q: Is it necessary to reguconsumer protection laws that all financial, banking and larly monitor your credit recredit card companies must port? Is this the best way to catch the problem if your idenabide by)? Brockelman: The financial tity has been stolen and used? Brockelman: Yes, it’s services industry is bound by highly recommended that you many laws and regulations to regularly monitor your credit protect your personal informareport (and like I said, it’s free tion, including how it can be to do so). But you should also collected, used, stored, de- take the preventative (and also stroyed, etc. You name it, free) measures I mentioned there’s a rule. above. The best way to catch a There are also laws that problem is to use as many protect consumers’ rights in monitoring tools as possible, the event something does hap- and to check them often.
you’re notified of a security breach that involved your personal information, take advantage of any protection program that is offered. The faster you react, the safer you’ll be.
Q: How/when are individuals responsible for fraudulent withdrawals from their bank accounts? Or charges against credit cards/accounts? Does this differ from company to company, and should individuals inquire about policies and compare before using each company? Brockelman: Your liability often depends on the type of
of Eugene Saturday Market. “As always, we couldn’t be more pleased to have the Lane County Farmers Market by our side every Saturday.” All foods sold at the Lane County Farmers Market are either grown by Oregon farmers, or made in Oregon with a portion of locally grown ingredients. Customers can use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the market, by visiting the Market Information Booth. Coming this May, the SNAP match program called Double Up Food Bucks will provide up to $10 toward shopping to match $10 spent by consumers using their SNAP benefits. ■
fraud perpetrated and whether you followed the terms and conditions of the product you’re using. For example, if you don’t have computer protection software and your account is compromised via malware, you may be in violation of your online banking agreement. But there are consumer protections in place that limit your loss or give you the opportunity to dispute losses. These protections vary by payment system, but all companies are required to disclose your potential liability should fraud occur. Typically, once an institution or business learns that identity theft has occurred, it won’t hold you liable. Proving identity theft can be an arduous process, though.
Q: Should people check on the use of their Social Security number and if so, does the Social Security Administration have a way for people to do this? Budzko: Monitoring the use of your Social Security number is highly recommended and can serve as an excellent proactive step to combat identity theft. While the Social Security Administration doesn’t offer a
consumer tool for this, monitoring your credit report on a regular basis is an excellent starting point. Another option is to use a real-time identity monitoring and notification service such as Civic, or an identity theft protection service, such as LifeLock, IdentityHawk, or CheckMySSN.com. There are a growing number of options for consumers to proactively monitor their Social Security number.
Q: What should individuals do if they suspect or find their identity has been stolen and is being used? What resources are available? Budzko: Take action as soon as possible. If you have ID theft recovery insurance, or if this insurance is made available to you following a security breach, put it to work. Otherwise, the Federal Trade Commission’s identity theft website — identitytheft.gov — is an excellent resource for reporting ID theft and obtaining a personal recovery plan you can use to work through the dispute process. USA.gov’s page on identity theft (usa.gov/identity-theft) is another fairly comprehensive resource for general information on the topic. ■
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■ How one business is helping the hard-ofhearing and others
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Archer Captioning fills a special niche in providing services for individuals who are deaf or hard-of -hearing. The Portland-based company provides Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), also known as live-event captioning, as an option for people with hearing challenges. “People who use my services are typically deaf and hard of hearing who prefer to voice for themselves and don’t use sign language or interpreters,” says Elizabeth Archer, owner of the company. “My clients are also typically late-deafened adults who grew up in the hearing world and prefer CART as opposed to having to learn sign language in their later years. I’ve also provided CART for people with autism, traumatic brain injury and ESL students.” The benefits, Archer says, “are pretty straight forward — communication access.” “Services are used in classrooms, at medical appointments, in courtrooms and other legal settings, conferences, legislative hearings and business meetings,” she says. CART is a means of transcribing the spoken word into readable English text using a stenograph machine, computer and real-time software. Text appears on a computer
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Elizabeth Archer says it’s “totally gratifying” to help the hard-of-hearing and others with her business that captures voice and translates it into text. monitor or other display and serves as an important communication tool for those using the service. CART provides a verbatim translation of all spoken words, on a one-to-one basis, to multiple users, or projected on a large screen for an audience. A simulation on the company’s website demonstrates the service. Archer began CART service, which is provided online, onsite and on-demand, in 1995 and expanded to a national level in 2005 by using
the internet. “Remote CART is when I provide services off-site,” Archer says. “For this to work, the person using CART needs a computer, and I need some kind of audio. This can be done via the internet using Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts and other web-based platforms as well as conference and speaker phones. I send the link to the client, we connect with audio, and I write down whatever is being said in the venue.” Remote CART enables
Archer to provide services anywhere there is internet access. “Just this week, I’ve worked in New Mexico and Washington, D.C., without leaving my office,” she says. “I often caption conference calls where people are calling in from various states and locations.” No special software or equipment is needed for using Remote CART. Users log onto a secure website and have the ability to adjust the background color and/or the
size and color of the font, “an added advantage for the visually impaired,” Archer says. She’s noticed that those who use the service are generally appreciative. She has gotten a lot of positive feedback, including a comment from John Hood-Fysh, president of the Linn-Benton chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America, who wrote: “She is reliable and the captions are excellent.” “I have worked with many of my clients for well over 10 years,” Archer says. “In many cases, my clients have become friends, and I do so appreciate that we are all able to stay in touch. Archer loves her work, calling it “totally gratifying.” Being a CART provider is also not always easy, Archer says. “I go to different meetings in different places with different people with different topics and vocabulary and I need to be at the top of my game every time,” she says. “In a meeting with a dozen or so people, I need to know people’s names and write accurately what they’re saying at 180- to 200-plus words a minute.” CART’s service costs vary by area and venue, she adds. “Our vision is to empower our consumers by providing and promoting equal access anytime, anywhere services are required,” says Archer, who is a member of the National Court Reporters Association. “CART is an ADA accommodation, and people have the right to request these services for work, interviews, definitely in medical and legal settings. Many people don’t know this service is available to them. When in doubt, ask.” ■
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Picture yourself living at Mennonite Village... A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning health care and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people. The wellness program at Mennonite Village encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of each resident. In addition to daily activities and classes offered by fitness instructors, residents enjoy Pickle Ball and Pétanque, gardening, a putting green, an indoor pool, massage therapy, and miles of scenic walking paths. Mennonite Village offers regularly scheduled transportation at no cost to its Village and Quail Run residents. Transportation can be arranged for a group of residents to attend special events, such as college athletic events or a symphony concert. Additionally, personal transportation can be hired by the hour through our In-Home Care Services. Mennonite Village is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Mennonite Village is a fee-for-service community that offers a continuum of residential and healthcare options. It’s an “open campus” that welcomes new residents to all areas of the Village—you are not required to start in independent living. Should a need arise for additional health care or support, they’re available on campus, and you’ll pay only for the services you use. Independent Living Homes in the Village (including NEW CONSTRUCTION) Independent Living Apartments at Ashwood Courts I & II Assisted Living Apartments at Quail Run Adult Foster Memory Care Home at Mary's Place Memory Care at Lydia's House Long Term Nursing Care at Mennonite Home Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Mennonite Home In-Home Care to Residents of Linn, Benton, and Southern Marion Counties 541-928-7232 www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/mennonitevillage 5353 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR 97322
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‘Most wonderful time’
10 LANE COUNTY EDITION DIGGIN’ IT! By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
I’m a plant addict. Since I was a little tike, I’ve loved plants. Trees, shrubs, ferns, flowers, mosses and water plants — I love them all. It’s the texture, form, fragrance and colors that draw me in. I’ll probably never have all of the plants I want because neither my wallet nor my garden is big enough. But until the day that I’m too old to garden, I’ll undoubtedly try to squeeze a few more perennials and smaller shrubs, ground covers and vines into my already-full landscape — especially if they have fragrant flowers or a long blooming period. This is the best time of year to shop for new plants because nurseries are full and plant sales are happening almost every weekend. And this is why I call spring the most wonderful time of the year. Finding just the right spot to plant that something-new is not as easy as it seems. Our goal is to have everything mingle and thrive but this requires making sure there is enough room and that the newbie is compatible with its neighbors. Of course, there are also sun and water requirements that must be considered. And
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from a design sense, the plant needs to have something that links it harmoniously with its surroundings, such as leaf, flower or stem color but also a contrasting element like texture or leaf size. I’ve been working on this design process for over 30 years and I still haven’t perfected it. Sometimes it can be very frustrating but the rewards make the painful hard knocks worth it. All of the rain in February, March and even April made gardening next to impossible so I spent many hours armchair gardening. While normal people like my husband would read or watch TV, I would be on the internet, researching plants and coming up with ideas for areas of my garden that aren’t quite up to my standards. Doing the research and having a list of possible plant choices can help us keep sight of our goals when we’re bombarded with possibilities at the nursery. Google is a great starting point if you know the name of the plant. Here, one can see lots of photos and then click on sites that offer good information. You might want to know the eventual size of the plant, whether its winter-hardy here in the Pacific Northwest; whether it requires full sun,
Photo by Grace Peterson
You can’t go wrong with color when you add primroses to your yard or garden. full shade or a combination of both; and whether it needs moist or dry soil. Because many of the plants I’m looking for aren’t readily available, I have to research further to locate a mail-order nursery that carries them. Then, I have to decide if the plant is worth the cost of having it shipped — usually an additional $12 to $15. With all of that said, Plant Lust is a website that has it all — plant photos, information
and nurseries that sell many plants — all in one place. It’s simple to navigate. You can simply type the name of the plant you’re looking for and get the information from a variety of nurseries. If you’re not sure what plant you want you can browse through the many search options, such as fall color, drought tolerance, yearround interest or slow-growing, just to name a few. I urge you to check it out when the
rain makes outdoor gardening impossible. (plantlust.com) Tips for May: Pulling weeds may not be the most enjoyable of garden tasks but doing so while the soil is still moist and before the weeds go to seed will save you many a headache later on. After the weeds are gone, a fresh layer of weed-suppressing organic mulch will help keep new ones from sprouting up. If you haven’t done so yet, cool-weather leaf crops such as lettuce, spinach and arugula can be sown now. Be sure to stake up your tall plants such as peonies and delphiniums before they flop over in the rain. And finally, keep an eye on slug damage and bait accordingly.■
Why try to explain miracles to children when you can just have them plant a garden. ~ Robert Brault
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SERVICES OFFERED Offering 20 Private Rehab Suites. Surrounded by trees and gardens in the hills of Eugene, Valley West Health is a family-oriented community providing excellent care and rehabilitation to the surrounding communities. • Skilled nursing care/Innovative wound care • Excellent in-house therapy team • Palliative, Hospice & Respite Care • Transportation from Acute Care Facility • Large campus-like setting • Excellent activity and dining programs • Long-term care options available We are Medicare/Medicaid Certified, and accept most insurance plans.
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Bayberry Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
2211 Laura Street Springfield, OR 97477 541-744-7000 Patty Neuman, Administrator
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Country Club Manor
2477 Cal Young Road Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-1980 Max Liebreich
Crescent Park Senior Living
2951 Coburg Road Eugene, OR 97401 541-227-5294 crescentparkseniorliving.com
Garden Way Retirement Community 175 South Garden Way Eugene, OR 97401 541-393-2797 Terrie & Jim Powell
Mennonite Village 5353 Columbus St. SE Albany, OR 97322 541-928-7232 Gene Stutzman, Marketing genes@mennonitevillage.org www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/ mennonitevillage
Terpening Terrace Resort Style Retirement 50 Ruby Avenue Eugene, OR 97404 541-689-0619 800-818-7518 Donna www.terpeningterrace.com
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Retirement Apartments 350 Pearl Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-342-5329 yapoah.com
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Low-cost senior housing located close to Sheldon Shopping Plaza. Monthly rent includes hot and cold water, city sewer, and garbage. Tenants pay for electric, cable, phone. All independent living with other residents who like being independent without paying for services they don’t need. Call Max for an appointment to view your new housing options at 541-484-1980
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Centrally located near the University of Oregon in Eugene, Garden Way is an ideal retirement community for seniors with a zest for life and an active lifestyle. We offer many amenities to simplify your life, including our state-of-the-art movie theater and wellness center, so you can focus on enjoying each and every day. Onsite managers, 24/7/365; safety call system in every apartment.
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A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Residential Community providing Life-Enriching Services to People of All Faiths and Beliefs.
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Crescent Park Senior Living residents lead a healthy, happy life without worrying about housekeeping, maintenance, transportation or cooking. Spacious studio, one or two-bedroom apartment homes, affordable month-to-month rental. Small pets are welcomed. The wellness center has fitness equipment and professionals to be of assistance. Many daily activities. Restaurant-style, chef prepared meals. Movie theater, on-site massage, full service beauty salon, transportation at no additional charge.
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Bayberry Commons offers an active elder community with knowledgeable and friendly 24-hour staff to serve you, while respecting your privacy. At Bay● ● ● ● ● ● berry Commons, we feel this is your home and you are our customer! We strive to provide you with the services you desire while maintaining your independence. We are an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.
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A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an awardwinning chef and beautifully landscaped ● ● ● ● * ● ● grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.
No buy-in or long term lease Luxury Studio, 1- & 2- Bedroom Apartment Homes ● Call for a complimentary lunch & tour. 94 Units
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Enjoy an active, independent retirement lifestyle with luxurious surroundings & unparalleled resident services. Amenities include flexible restaurant-style ALL-DAY dining, stimulating activity & social programs, weekly housekeeping & linen service, private dining room, gift shop, library, community kitchens, TV theater, fitness center, computer room, card/game rooms, beauty & barber shop, recreation room, interior courtyard w/walking paths, secured underground parking, & 24-hr. staffing for your peace of mind.
Located on 3.5 acres in downtown Eugene, gardens, dining room, grocery store, beauty/barber shop, social activities, YaPoAh bus trips, 24-hour on-site staff. Pets OK. *3rd Floor has special services: 2 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, transportation to scheduled doctors appointments.
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April 30 The T Sisters, 3:30 p.m., Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette, Eugene. $15.50/$17. mmeyer@efn.org. MAY Your Body, Your Source: Seeking energy, peace and joy, 10 a.m. second and fourth Mondays, Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield, $5. 541-736-4444. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9:45 a.m., the Sportsman, 249 Hwy. 101, Florence. Mossbacks.org. Bret Higgins, Atlas Revolt, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 West Broadway, Eugene. $12. See thejazzstation.org for other May shows. (through May 30) Meditation and Visualization, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield, $32/$38. 541-736-4444. Download Books, Music and More, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Democracy and Civil Engagement, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. First Friday Concert: Delgani String Quartet, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Animal Intelligence, 3 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. “Opportunities for a Better Life,” a Women’s Symposium, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wheeler Pavilion, Lane Event Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. $20. Sponsored by Lions District 36R. 541543-5791 or 541-547-4632. Vineyards and Violins, 5 to 8 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield, $25/$30. 541-736-4444. Paint Party: “Golden Hour,” 2 to 4:30 p.m., beergarden, 777 W. 6th Ave., Eugene. $35. Thirst2create.com for other events. (also May 14) Parkinson’s Dance Eugene/Dancing for Life, 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541-510-4629. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St.,
215 W. C St., Springfield, $5. 541-7364444. The Jewish Oregon Story: 19502010, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450. Store and Share Photos Online, 10 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Spa Gifts with Essential Oils, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $14/$16. 541-736-4444. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Brooks. Mossbacks.org. (also May 21) Rhododendron Festival Flower Show, Leaf Display, Student Art, Plant Sale, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Florence Events Center. NARFE, Lane County chapter, “What Bees Need and How You Can Increase Your Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Production,” noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. Fake News: Why it Matters and How to Fight It, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. The Basics: Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield. 800-272-3900. Lest We Forget: Honoring Veterans, 3 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coburg Community Grange, 32663 Mill St. Mossbacks.org. 15th Annual Eugene Scottish Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Dr. $5/$10. Eugenescottishfestival.com. Urban Homesteading: Preserving Basics, 6:45 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $18. 541-682-5318. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St. Walk and clean up the Eastgate Trail. Mossbacks.org.
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Springfield. Carpool to Gervais. Mossbacks.org. Herbalism Workshops, noon to 5 p.m., Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene. See Mountain Rose Herbs on Facebook. Effective Communication Strategies regarding Alzheimer’s, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Campbell Center, 155 High St. 800272-3900. Money Matters for Beginners, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Digitize and Restore Photos, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Open Microphone Musical Benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken. Navigate and Organize Your PC, 1 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield, $34/$38. 541736-4444. Hearing Loss Association, “Career Success After Hearing Loss,” 7 p.m., Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene. Free. Memory and More, “Medicaid Planning,” 10 to 11 a.m., First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Dr., Eugene. 541-345-0341. Campbell Center trip: Art of the Brick Lego Exhibition, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35. 541-6825318. Woodshop orientation, 11 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-6825318. Free. Stroke: Be Prepared, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444. Counselor Tanya Peterson, “Triumph Anyway!”, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
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Eugene Symphony Guild will have musicians playing, noon to 4 p.m., Gray’s Garden Center, 737 W. 6th St., Eugene. Free drawing for Music in the Garden. Emerald Valley Opry, 6 p.m., Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5. Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group’s Annual Hardy Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Auditorium Building, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene. (through May 19) Campbell Bike Week, with a different workshop each day, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318. Community Philosophy Circle: Identity and Community in the Digital World, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Time Travel: A Dance Evolution, 6:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Also at 1 p.m. May 21, Bethel Branch. 541-682-5450. Siuslaw Rhododendron Club, “Rhododendron Culture and Care,” 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101, Florence. 541997-3082. Floyd McKay: Reporting the Oregon Story, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. The Secret to Happiniess, noon, Willamalane AAC, 215 W. C St., Springfield, $14/$17. 541-736-4444. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 6 p.m. walk, 7 p.m. meeting, Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Mossbacks.org. Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Alzheimer’s Basics, 4 p.m., Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library; and 4 p.m. May 25, Bethel Branch. 541-682-5450. Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “Addressing Challenging Dementia Care in Oregon,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oak Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. 541-342-1983. Holly Near Trio with Jorah LeFleur, 8 p.m., Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Road, Eugene. $25/$28. mmeyer@efn.org. Movie: “Age of Love” meet and greet, 6 to 9 p.m., Willamalane AAC,
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Be kind, live longer
MAY 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
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high marks for slowing the aging process, helping us live longer and enjoying better relationships. There you have it, plenty of reasons to be nice. Look at all of the rewards you get.
By DAN CHRISTOPHER BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Call me a little self-serving, but I enjoy dispensing kindness, partly because it makes me feel good. And you can’t beat the price; it’s often absolutely free. Kindness is recognized in many forms. Some of it is overt, like volunteering at a shelter or rescuing someone from calamity. Some of it is so subtle that it’s barely detectible, like a quick hug, smiling to a stranger, or letting someone have your place in line. Yet kindness in all its forms can be powerful potions with multiple side effects.
A well-placed wisecrack At the checkout counter, where the clerk may look pooped after a day of scanning a gazillion bar codes, I frequently offer a gentle wise crack that almost always elicits a smile on their face. My silly quips hopefully make the clerk feel more appreciated, which, in turn, triggers the auto-smile function on my face. I get a quick reward with very little effort. Self-serving? OK, guilty as charged. Maya Angelou set the stage for kindness, saying, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Two silver dollars Teacher and author Ken Wert wrote an inspiring tale for the blog tinybuddha.com about two boys walking along a rural road who noticed a man toiling in the fields of his farm. His good clothes were laid off to the side. The younger boy said to his friend, “Let’s hide his shoes so the man can’t find them. His expression will be priceless.” After a moment, the older boy said, “The man looks poor. See his clothes? Instead, let’s tuck a silver dollar in each of his shoes and then we’ll hide in these bushes and see how he reacts.” Both agreed to the kinder plan. When the farmer came in from the field, tired and worn, he pulled on one shoe, immediately feeling the money under his foot. Confused by this remarkable event, he slid his other shoe on and felt the second silver dollar. Thinking he was alone, he dropped to his knees and offered a prayer that the boys could easily hear from their hiding place. They heard the poor farmer cry tears of relief and gratitude, thinking of his ill wife and sons, who were in need of food. The boys retreated from their hiding place and headed home, feeling good about their act of kindness in helping a poor farmer in dire straits. Kindness test In his book, “The Hidden Power of Kindness,” the Rev.
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Lawrence Lovasik — renowned for his missionary work in America’s coal and steel regions — offered a kindness test for self-evaluation. You can take the test by answering these sample questions with “usually,” “sometimes” or “rarely.” Do you listen patiently when someone launches for the fifth time into the same tired old story or the same stale jokes? When people begin to gossip, do you make strenuous efforts to change the subject quickly? Do you try to suppress those sarcastic remarks that leap into your mind? Are you as polite to the members of your own family as you are to strangers? Do you make efforts to be reconciled with persons who have wronged you? Give yourself two points if you answer “usually,” one point for “sometimes” and zero if you answered “rarely.” How did you do out of a possible 10? Healthy kindness There are endless studies which endorse kindness for its health benefits. Random acts of kindness may not necessarily cure everything that ails you; but they certainly have some healthy side effects. Consider comedian/humanitarian Bob Hope who aptly noted, “If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.” He might just as well have
been talking about legendary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old grouch who eventually caught the spirit of giving. Then, as the story goes, “a merrier man has never been seen.” Helper’s high In today’s scientific jargon, through his generosity, Scrooge developed what is now commonly called “helper’s high.” Researchers studying this came
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up with some rather remarkable results, showing positive effects on the body. Acts of kindness, we’re told, generate the kind of emotional warmth that produces a hormone in your brain called oxytocin. And oxytocin gets scientific credit for protecting the heart by lowering blood pressure. If that’s not enough encouragement for showing your kinder side, oxytocin generated by kindness also gets
Go ahead, be ‘self-serving’ So how does this story end? It’s up to you. Consider that making the world a better place through your kindness is an opportunity not a burden. Kindness can be contagious. And it only takes one act of kindness to change the world, if only in a tiny way. Helen Keller — an American author, activist and lecturer who became the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree – said, “I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Where are the opportunities for kindness in a world that is self-absorbed with the internet? Where are the missed opportunities for kindness in a starkly-divided society where we ignore our neighbors? You know the answers. ■
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New Orleans ... in a bowl
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • MAY 2017
By PAT SNIDER
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Examine a steaming bowl of gumbo and you’ll learn much about the history and culture of New Orleans and the surrounding area of southern Louisiana. Its ingredients can be as varied as the many groups that settled here, but basically, the dish is a soup or stew with some type of protein (chicken, sausage or seafood); thickened by either a roux (cooked mixture of fat and flour) or okra, or filé (ground sassafras leaves); and flavored with the “holy trinity” (onion, celery and bell pepper). The name gumbo derives from the West African name for okra, kimgombo, and the dish is most closely associated with slaves who brought the vegetable with them from Africa by way of the West Indies. On most New Orleans’ restaurant menus, one of two varieties of gumbo may be offered, either Creole or Cajun, reflecting different backstories of this region’s multicultural melting pot. Creole refers to a mix of French, Spanish, African and Native American, and reflects the early European influence in Louisiana. The area was claimed for the
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It won’t be hard to find a chef whipping up a Cajun roux at the New Orleans School of Cooking. king of France by explorer La Salle in 1682 and the city of New Orleans founded in
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1718. It soon became a flourishing port on the Mississippi River and was con-
sidered the most northern of France’s Caribbean colonies. Later it was ceded to Spain, returned to France, and, finally sold to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The influence of these early European colonists and their slaves is seen everywhere today from the religion, government system of parishes, festivals like Mardi Gras, jazz music, and the cuisine. To the gumbo, Creoles bring French cooking techniques, roux made with butter, seafood, tomatoes, and the trinity. Cajuns share a French heritage but a far different history. After the British conquered French Canada, they expelled the Acadian settlers who occupied what are now the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. In the 1750s, many of these people ended up in French Louisiana where they eschewed the bright lights of New Orleans and settled in the swamp and bayou country south and west of the city. These Cajuns (from the French word Acadians) were a poor but resourceful people and learned to live off the land, making do with what
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was on hand. Their cooking is generally described as country-style with a little bit of everything thrown into one pot. To the gumbo, they introduced roux made from oil, not butter; pork sausage; wild game; and red pepper sauce. No self-respecting Cajun would ever use tomatoes in her gumbo. West Africans introduced okra as a thickener and Native Americans taught the settlers how to use ground sassafras leaves (filé) as a seasoning. Later, immigrant groups including Germans, Italians, and Caribbeans, also added contributions to this culturallydiverse dish, making it a microcosm of the New Orleans’ story. Gumbo is not the only culinary treat reflecting the city’s historic hodgepodge of cultures. Jambalaya, for example, is a popular rice dish based loosely on Spanish paella and includes seafood, chicken, sausage, tomato and veggies. Both the Spanish and French are responsible for the quintessential New Orleans’ experience of enjoying beignets (fried dough served with piles of powdered sugar and washed down with café au lait) at the
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GUMBO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Cafe du Monde. Italians introduced the muffuletta, a cold cuts and cheese sandwich with a savory olive spread, while Germans taught their sausage-making and meat smoking skills to the Cajuns who added their own seasonings, creating boudin and andouille sausage. These traditional dishes, unique
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to the city, have survived and prospered over the years, making a visit to New Orleans a delight for foodies and fans of fine dining from upscale, historic restaurants to down-to-earth, neighborhood po’ boy sandwich joints. While you can learn about the region’s rich and diverse history at the excellent Louisiana State Museum located in the old Presbytere next to St. Louis Cathedral, it’s much more fun to eat your way through history and culture in a bowl of gumbo. ■
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Cafe du Monde is the place to go for beignets and café au lait. Photo by Pat Snider
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HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. We are committed to Vacation Rental providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities LINCOLN CITY OCEAN paid. Glenwood Manor, FRONT, fantastic view, 1687 NW Division St., fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, 2 Corvallis. 541-753-3408. bdrms, kit/dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. HUD SUBSIDIZED UNVery comfortable. 503ITS for senior citizens 62 843-3157. Email: or older, disabled and/or holton@macnet.com. handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. LINCOLN CITY OCEAN We are committed to VIEW. Historic Wecoma providing equal housing neighborhood. 3 blocks opportunities. All utilities to beach. 2bdrm, 2ba. paid. Millwood Manor, Fully equipped kitchen. 2550 14th Ave SE, AlDISH TV/VCR/DVD. No bany. 541-928-2545. smoking. Pets maybe, with deposit. Email: deMiscellaneous hamer7848@msn.com for rates & pictures or LIFE AFTER DEATH? call 503-399-7848. Spiritual Wisdom On Life After Death—free bookUnits for Rent send address to xlntwon@yahoo.com. Other HUD SUBSIDIZED UNinfo www.eckankar.org, ITS for senior citizens 62 www.eckankar-oregon. or older, disabled and/or org. handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. For Sale We are committed to providing equal housing CURIO, BLACK WITH opportunities. All utilities GOLD accents. 6 paid. Surfwood Manor, 1/2x15x32.Only $300! 4545 SW Hwy 101, Lin503-743-3445. coln City, 541-996-3477.
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HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Man-
DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED. Paying top HIGHEST CASH PAID dollar! Free local pickup. TODAY FOR DIABETIC Call Sharon, 503-679TEST STRIPS GUARAN- 3605. TEED! Free local pickup since 2010. We will beat CASH FOR GOOD CONanyone local by 20%! DITION reloading equipCall us NOW to get the ment & supplies. MOST CASH TODAY!! 541-905-5453. Help others. CALL 360693-0185. BASEBALL & SPORTS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. Portland Music Co. always buying! Reputable since 1927. Free appraisals. 531 SE M.L.K. Blvd. Ask for Doug. 503-226-3719. CASH FOR PRE 1980 sport & non-sport gum or cigarette cards, model kits, comic books, old toys, old car or?? Private collector. 503-3137538. 32 YEARS REPUTABLE BUYER! CASH PAID for old magazines, brochures, catalogs, greeting cards, letters, manuals, books, slides. Photos thru 1970’s, buttons, perfume, etc. Please call 503-4228478.
VINTAGE CADILLAC WANTED, 1949 to 1979. Rust free, nice cars only! Cemetery Plots No major projects. Prefer Fleetwood Sedan. RESTLAWN MEMORY jlp120k@hotmail.com/5 GARDENS, double depth lawn crypt with intern- NOTICE: Oregon state law (ORS 701) rement rights. Value quires anyone who $6700, selling $3500! contracts for conQuestions? Please con- struction work to be with the tact Sharon, 406-321- licensed Construction Con-
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MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old cards, pennants, autographs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503481-0719. MILITARY ITEMS WANTED by collector. WWI, WWII-present. War souvenirs, trench art, medals, helmets, swords. Mike 707-338-0477.
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