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Riding horses has been Luella Kimsey’s passion since she was “knee-high to a grasshopper.” She lived and breathed horses while growing up in the Washington countryside. Her father, Lou Pierce, rode his trick horse, Tiny, in the circuit back in the day. He also made saddles and was a wrangler in Hollywood westerns, often driving stagecoaches in the movies. “Her mom died when she was little,” says Kimsey’s niece Sue Benjamin, of Turner, whose similar passion for horses started with the first carrot fed to one while she was still in diapers. “Aunt Luella would tell me she could ride that old horse bareback straight up the hill,” Benjamin says. “She rode it to school, rode in rodeos, rode for fun.” Kimsey castrated her first calf when she was 8 years old, and four years later helped her uncle drive a team of horses — a Bay and a “flea-bitten Grey that was very nervous” — to pull machinery to harvest corn and then haul it to town. “I had to stand on a crate to harness them,” Kimsey says, smiling. “I got to ride for fun after all the work was done. I lived near Renton then. I milked three cows before school and after.” She married her first husband and had five children. Photos of her and all five children on her horse were passed around, and a smile slipped the corner of her mouth at the memory. “I would sidestep my horse, Top, to the front porch,” she says. “I’d put three kids behind and two in the front and go riding. “I had five kids in four years, not to mention a hus-
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JUNE 2016 (Left) Luella Kimsey had a special connection with her horse, even teaching it how to sit. Page 1 (clockwise from top): Sue Benjamin’s love of horses started when she was just a toddler; Sue Benjamin and Luella Kimsey on a camping trip; Teri Thomson (left) joins her friend Sue Benjamin at Arlington.
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band,” she adds, reminiscing about her Hamiltonian mare. “I could get on her and it was just me and her. Everyday I’d run a mile bareback, my long hair flung out in back of me. My cousin used to say, ‘I hate you.’” The memory draws a chuckle from Kimsey and those gathered on the porch while yellow jackets buzz around, a rooster crows, and horses nicker in the paddock. “Horses was always my thing,” says Kimsey, 87, who now lives in Gates with her cowboy hubby, Bud, a mere 74. “She was a ‘cougar’ when cougars weren’t even in yet,” says Bud, obviously enthralled with his wife. Bud’s father was a hobo who rode the trains. He and Luella married in 1969 after
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her first husband died. The two traveled to Reno in a blizzard in a two-horse trailer. “Married that same night,” Bud Kimsey says. “Our hon-
eymoon was on the ranch.” His new wife owned a Palamino gelding back then, and always wanted to barrel race. She got to do that and much more. Stories about the old days fill the warm air. “One night a rooster came at the kids,” Benjamin says. “Luella just whipped it around by the neck, tossed it to her son, and said, ‘Get it ready for the pot. It’s dinner tonight.’” The Kimseys also raised domestic rabbits in their barn and ran a small dairy at night by lantern “to keep the bats away.” During their time together, the two belonged to a drill team, performing “24 maneuvers in a very short time.” The couple loved attending “game night” on Fridays at the Salem Saddle Club. “My favorite game was handing the bean bag from one to another,” says Bud, of a relay that caused his horse to slide right out from under him when the bean bag was thrown his way. Laughing, he adds, “I slid across 25 feet of sawdust. I had sawdust in my shorts the rest of the night.” Benjamin, 58, and her friend, Teri Thomson, plan to ride with Kimsey after she has knee surgery. Benjamin and Thomson are members of the Canyon Riders Drill Team, performing at the Santiam Canyon Stampede this July and in other events. They also ride with the 40 Something Cowgirls and want Kimsey to join their group. She tells them she’s thinking about it. Both Kimsey and Benjamin love performing. “It’s something I’d always
without a saddle. “I just feel the connection to the horse better that way,” she says. “The connection I have to horses is not one I can really put into words. I think wanted to do,” Benjamin anyone that has this passion says. Although her horse had would say the same thing. never performed in her 23 That’s why my aunt and I years, with lots of practice, understand each other so sometimes three times a week well, because we just for three hours each time, the ‘know.’” Riding Bella lets the rest of two are living Benjamin’s the world simply dream. fade out, BenjaHer first horse min says. was a white pony “I am at peace named Casper, because it feels which she rode like only Bella after her chores and I are in were done. existence,” she “As I got olshares. der, I traded CasKimsey agper to some famirees. ly friends for “I love riding another white horses,” she says. horse, only a bit “It makes me forbigger, named get everything, Tug Fire,” she de-stresses me. says. “Every day When I’m on a after school, I’d horse, it’s just me clean house, cook and the horse.” dinner, do the In her spare dishes and hometime, she likes to work, and once embroider, crothat was all done, chet and make I was free to ride outfits for her him as much as I collector dolls. like as long as I She raises seven was home on him chickens and a before dark. Great Pyrenees “I told him puppy. Still, everything, and horses are never that horse loved far from her me with every mind. ounce of his “When they heart,” Benjamin were little, the continues. “And Reminisciing about her kids made the I loved him, too.” Hamiltonian mare mare lie down, Many years put a board acand four daughross her saddle, ters later, she and used it as a teeter-totter,” married her current husband, she says, chuckling at the Robert Benjamin. The couple memory. bought two horses, a mother Talk turns to a proposed and daughter that actually ride at Silver Falls State Park were descendants of singer after her knee heals. Wayne Newton’s Arabian “I can’t wait,” Kimsey says, horse, Naborr. her eyes sparkling. “It’ll be Today, she still rides Bella, great.” ■ the daughter, most of the time
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should take account of.” Mailers are trying to reach people just like they’re selling soap, says Pacific University political science Professor Jim Moore, adding that because there is a kind of campaign recipe, many fliers tend to look the same. “They use reds and blues and greens,” he says. They employ bold catch words like ‘education,’ ‘schools’ and ‘tax cuts.’ They have a picture of the candidate in a playground with kids, or with their family or with a dog.” There’s a modern twist to campaign mailers, Moore says. “They never mention political party any more. The way we connect with people now is with what we call a ‘candidate centric campaign.’ The idea is to persuade you, the voter, to relate to a candidate not for their political affiliation but as a person who understands your concerns. Horvik says the science behind campaign literature is “rooted in what people express as their greatest concerns and fears. As you get closer to election day, you see more on the fear side — fear of program services being cut, fear of crime, and fear of your neigh-
borhood changing quality.” In the political realm, it is considered necessary to make seven points of contact — or touches — with a resident to win their vote. For example, you might see one of the candidate’s newspaper ads, a TV ad, attend their town hall meeting, get a knock on the door from a campaigner (most effective if it’s the candidate), and get three of their fliers in the mail. That’s seven touches. Oregon AARP Director Jerry Cohen says, “If (fliers) are just all glitz and headlines, or if it is an attack piece, I think most of us get turned off, and it goes in the circular file.” He adds two other campaign tactics to those touches: robocalls (pre-recorded automated phone calls) and social media. “The fastest growing group
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of users of social media are those who are older, probably (ages) 75 to 85,” Cohen says, “a lot of them being driven, frankly, by their grandchildren.” However, despite the penetration of social media throughout our society, few if any political campaigns have discovered how to use social media effectively for seniors. As for robocalls, Cohen says, “I’m one of those who is very leery of those tools and tactics. So I encourage folks to just hang up.” Be leery, as well, for those phony calls that claim
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Oregon older adults have plenty of punch at the polls. And politicians know it. That’s why they curry our favor by stuffing our mailboxes with mounds of political fliers, extolling the virtues of their causes and candidacies with self-serving spins. So what should you do with all that … stuff? “Most people take it with a grain of salt, and they should,” says opinion researcher John Horvik, vice president and political director of Portlandbased DHM Research. “I think the average time that someone looks at them (political fliers) is about two or three seconds before they are thrown out.” Yet despite the fractional moments we give to campaign literature, politicians — particularly little-known candidates — continue to spend a bundle on mailbox handouts in hopes of persuading voters to cast votes in their direction. But they do it for good reason — the voting power of the older population in this state is significant, considering that of the 2,209,514 active registered voters in Oregon, nearly a million (986,514) are 55 or older. Oregon Secretary of State Jean Atkins has some advice for older adults about the blizzard of political fliers they receive. “I think the first thing I would tell them is to look and see who has paid for and acknowledged producing the material that comes,” she says, adding that per the state constitution, “we can’t require people to say ‘paid for by’ whoever paid for it. Although we absolutely encourage that, and many candidates and political parties are conscientious about identifying who paid for it.” But, for those who don’t, she says, “It is very frustrating and something you
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June is such a pretty month, don’t you think? The plant world is bursting with activity as our early summer bloomers reach their peak and look their best. It is also the month of garden touring. Sure, garden tours can occur all summer but it seems that most of them happen in the month of June. Many garden clubs and Master Gardener groups hold garden tours to raise money to fund their projects so the admission price is a great way to give back to those organizations that do so much to promote gardening and provide resources to the community. Because we all know that gardening is a perpetual learning experience, garden touring is a wonderful opportunity to see behind the garden gate and into people’s private spaces. Not only can we glimpse the overall ambiance of the participating gardens, we can see up close how talented gardeners design with plants and how they incorporate water features and other garden art pieces into those plantings. And it’s a wonderful excuse to get to-
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campaign headquarters, you can get answers to some of your questions. Also, the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet, which is mailed out about three weeks before a statewide election, regularly publishes pros and cons on political campaigns and issue. Atkins encourages voters to find information on the Secretary of State website at sos.oregon.com. Click on Voting and Elections. In the
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Photo by Grace Peterson
This Eugene garden is just one of many garden tours Grace Peterson has taken. Tours are at their peak in June. gether and chat with fellow plant addicts. Garden touring really has no downside, however there are a few tips I’ve learned over the years that will help assure the entire day is enjoyable.
Wear comfortable shoes. Some gardens are on hillsides with gravel pathways or stepping stones on mushy grass. Stilettos might not be your best choice. But hiking boots might be equally cumbersome in
search box, enter the name of the candidate. The ability of Oregon voters to vote by mail makes the election process especially easy for seniors who can cast their ballots in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. Also, starting Jan. 1, Oregon’s new Motor Voter law took effect, which has produced a surge of new voters. The new law eliminates the need for those who get new or renewed drivers’ licenses at the DMV to also fill out a
voter registration card. It’s now automatic. Eligible Oregonians will receive a card in the mail allowing them three choices. ■ Do nothing and automatically be registered as a voter not affiliated with a political party. ■ Direct the Elections Division to list them as a member of the Democrat, Republican or Independent Party of Oregon. ■ Check the Opt Out box on the card and drop it in the mail. As a result of the new
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such a setting. I like to go with tennis shoes or even wellmade flip flops if the weather is hot. Dressing in layers is also a good idea. Often the morning can start out on the cool side but by afternoon it has warmed up so being able to shed the jacket or sweater is always smart. Sometimes participating gardens are within walking distance but more often getting from one garden to another will require a car trip. I always carpool with friends, which adds to the fun and helps with parking. While traveling to the next garden we chat about what we liked at the previous one and, if there is a consensus, we stop for a potty break. Finding a public rest room is imperative because garden hosts do not open their homes. Fast food restaurants such as McDonalds are a safe bet. Bring along a light snack and water. Some gardens will have refreshments set up, but not all so it’s a good idea to bring what you may need. When entering a garden, it’s important to be mannerly and to respect the owners’ wishes.
Stay on the paths and don’t meander into private areas. Also, as tempting as it is to pick a flower or gather seeds, it’s a huge no-no. But of course it’s okay to touch. Those sweetly-scented roses are beckoning and who can resist a blissful sniff? Taking photos is usually OK unless specified by the owners and they are usually present to answer questions. Often the plants will be labeled but if not, it’s certainly OK to ask. Garden people love to talk plants and will gladly give you all the information you need. Keeping negative comments to a soft whisper is really important. It requires a lot of work to get a garden ready for public viewing and no garden is perfect. I always like to offer a compliment and a thank you to the owner for being so generous and opening their garden. To find out where garden tours are happening in your area, check with garden nurseries, Craigslist and by searching online. You can do a Google search by entering your city, state, “garden tours” and 2016. ■
Motor Voter law, Atkins says 15,000 Oregonians became registered voters in January and February, compared with a typical registration of only 2,000 a month. That means more potential
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April was recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is important to understand why distracted driving is unsafe. As drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians, we need to remember that we are not the only ones on our roads. We share the road with thousands of other vehicles that have precious cargo within their steel exteriors. Likewise, we share the road with hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians. Every life is precious and every person has someone who loves them. So why do we engage in distracted driving and potentially maim or take the life of someone else or maybe even our own life? Is driving distracted more important than the loss of our life or someone else’s? Here’s a little perspective: At 30 miles per hour, we are traveling at approximately 45 feet per second — that is
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approaching three car lengths every second. At 65 miles per hour, we are travelling at more than 97 feet per second — that is approximately six car lengths every second. If we take our eyes off the road for three seconds to text, at 30 miles per hour, we have
traveled approximately 135 feet, and it takes over 100 feet to stop. At 65 miles per hour, we will have traveled approximately 293 feet and it will take over 300 feet to stop (and the stopping distance increases in adverse weather). The point here is that three seconds of
texting basically has us outdriving the capability of the vehicle to stop safely, and that we just drove that three seconds having no idea of our surroundings. Our attention needs to be dedicated to driving our vehicles — not distracted driving.
We need to see everything that is happening around us, not just in front of us (not that we even see that when distracted driving). If you haven’t read an Oregon Drivers Manual in a while or taken an educational driving class, you owe it to yourself and everyone you share the road with to complete one or both tasks — each life is precious. Even if your own life is minimally important to you, please at least put maximum importance on other lives — no distracted driving, please. Distracted driving is not just texting; it is anything we do that takes our attention away from the task of driving — reading, applying makeup, shaving, brushing teeth, eating, drinking, attending to dogs and children — and yes, I have seen all of these. ■ (Jim Botwinis is the state coordinator, Oregon, AARP Driver Safety. Visit aarp.org/ drive.)
Newport recognizes Older Americans Month The city of Newport has proclaimed May 2016 as Older Americans Month. Vada Robinson, a volunteer at the Newport 60+ Activity Center, recently accepted the city’s proclamation. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May, acknowledging the perennial contributions of older adults.
“Blaze a Trail!” was this year’s theme. It celebrates the way older adults take charge of their health, get engaged in their communities and make a positive impact on the lives of others. May is the perfect time to raise awareness about issues facing older Americans and the opportunity to advocate for themselves, their peers and communities. The Newport 60+
Activity Center, which promotes activities and wellness for older Americans, will celebrate the proclamation during a social hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 26. It will feature free exercise demonstrations and prizes. The center is located at 20 SE 2nd St., Newport. Call 541-265-9617 for more information. Visit newportoregon.gov/sc for a complete listing of trips, events, classes and presentations. ■
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cer survivors are welcome, no matter where they received treatment. Sessions begin June 1. The cost to enroll is $20 per cancer survivor, and attendees can sign up for the Albany, Corvallis or Lebanon series. Sessions take place at Samaritan-affiliated locations and local farmers markets: Albany: Wednesdays and
Saturdays, June 15 to July 23. Corvallis: Wednesdays and Saturdays, June 1 to July 9. Lebanon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 21 to July 28. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center at 541-768-2171 or email maathamneh@samhealth.org. ■
Essential advice for the gardener: grow peas of mind, lettuce be thankful, squash selfishness, turnip to help thy neighbor, and always make thyme for loved ones. ~Author Unknown
HEALTHY VIBES
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Patient engagement shaping health care
Engaging patients and community members to improve health care has become a priority in the health care industry and is considered essential to health care reform. Aiming to increase patient engagement in hospitals and health care facilities throughout the state, the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems developed the Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) collaborative last year to provide resources and assist hospitals in establishing patient and family engagement programs. Samaritan Health Services has committed to participating in the PFE collaborative, and its five hospitals are among 20 statewide hospitals taking part in the collaborative. The PFE collaborative aims to use patient feedback and allow patients to work with hospital staff and managers
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to improve how health care is provided. The core concepts of these engagement groups include: ■ Health care providers and patients sharing insightful and unbiased information. ■ Community members being encouraged to participate in decisionmaking that improves the patient experience. ■ A commitment to improving the relationship between health care providers and the communities they serve. Since the end of last year, Samaritan’s hospitals in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties have taken a proactive approach in organizing and recruiting new members to their respective Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFAC). Each hospital’s PFAC groups are committed to devel-
Hi, my name is Rolo and I am a 7year-old dachshund. I am a calm, loving and gentle soul who came to SafeHaven as an owner surrender, and have been charming my way into the hearts of all the staff. I get along well with cats and other small dogs, and I bond very quickly to my people. I have a perianal hernia that needs repaired and my surgery will cost about $2,000. Even if you can’t adopt me, you can still give me a paw up by helping SafeHaven pay for my surgery. Just
oping councils that represent their community’s diverse populations. At Samaritan Albany General Hospital, managers and PFAC members have been working together to establish goals for the group and complete several projects to improve the patient experience. Completed projects to-date include: patient education materials for waiting areas, Emergency and Critical Care Department discharge procedures and department performance displays, among others. “Our council members have come prepared each meeting and been instrumental in helping this new collaborative be successful thus far,” says Samaritan Albany General Hospital VP of Nursing Dan Keteri. “I’m excited to see what our group can accomplish over the next year.” Samaritan Pacific Communities
Hospital in Newport has seen a great response from its community with 11 members participating on the hospital’s PFAC. As each site’s PFAC groups continue to develop and implement improvements to the patient experience at their respective hospitals, all the councils will work toward establishing best practices and sharing with the other councils and participating PFE collaborative hospitals. All five hospitals are currently recruiting new patient advisors. Community members who have been a patient or have had a family member receive care from one of Samaritan’s five hospitals are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact your local Samaritan hospital or visit samhealth.org/volunteer, to apply. ■
choose the “make a gift” option at safehavenhumane.com, stop by or call to make a credit card donation. I would love to meet you, and am looking forward to finding my forever home where I can give my new humans love and devotion for the rest of my life. Rolo and all our other adoptable animals are waiting at SafeHaven Humane Society, 32220 Old Hwy 34, Tangent. We are open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday. Can’t make it to the shelter? See all our adoptable pets online at safehavenhumane.org. We are a nonprofit full adoption humane society that does not euthanize animals for population support. Not
ready to adopt but want to make a difference in the lives of the animals? Call us today at 541-928-2789 for more information about volunteer opportunities, becoming a foster parent, making a donation and more. ■
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IT’S GETTING WARM! If your pet(s) stay outside most of the time, remember they can get overheated. Provide plenty of fresh water and adequate shade for your 4-legged friend(s). The ground/pavement can reach well over 100 degrees, creating a potential health risk in a matter of minutes.
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9 Vacation Rental LINCOLN CITY OCEAN FRONT, fantastic view, fireplace, TV/VCR/ DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/ dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. Very comfortable. 503-8433157. Email: holton@ macnet.com. LINCOLN CITY OCEAN VIEW. Historic Wecoma neighborhood. 3 blocks to beach, 2bdrm, 2ba. Fully equipped kitchen. DISH TV/VCR/DVD. No smoking. Pets maybe, with deposit. Email: deham er7848@msn.com for rates & pictures or call 503-399-7848.
16 Units for Rent 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. Glenwood Manor, 1687 NW Division St., Corvallis. 541-753-3408.
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. Millwood Manor, 2550 14th Ave SE, Albany. 541-9282545. 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. Surfwood Manor, 4545 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-3477. 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 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 503-981-8614.
18 Help Wanted KENNEL ASSISTANT, PART TIME, live in. Duties: 20-30 hrs/ week. Care for, bathe, brush, feed, clean up our dogs. Requirements: extensive experience with dogs, reliable vehicle, driver’s license & insurance. Aditional income source. Clean record. Lift 50 lbs, work in all weather, availability all weekends, holidays & long periods of uninterrupted time. Long term commitment, self directed, able to thrive in rural setting. Compensation: comfortable 1bdrm apartment, utilities, parking & monthly stipend. Contact: Josh or Donna, 503632-6903 or joshried @yahoo.com. FREELANCE WRITER NEEDED! Work with our editor to determine story ideas in Linn & Benton Counties & submit one to two feature articles on a monthly basis. Must have some newswrit-
ing experience; photography experience helpful but not necessary. Payment based on articles published. Contact Michelle Te, managing editor NW Boomer & Senior News, mte@nwsenior news.com. No phone calls please. INBOUND CALLS FROM HOME. A U.S. Biotech Co. is looking to fill a position to take inbound calls from home. Must be self motivated. Set your own schedule but 5 hours per week is mimimum requirement. For more information call 503-2994095.
29 Miscellaneous SING HU TO CONQUER your fears & open your Heart to Love, Joy & spiritual freedom. w w w. m i r a c l e s i n y ourlife.org or www.eck ankar-oregon.org.
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32 Cemetery Plots BELCREST MEMORIAL PREMIUM LOTS. Lot 5 & 6, section 56, block 30, $7000. Also lot 6, section 6, block 14, $3500. OBO. 1-541935-1222. SKYLINE MEMORIAL GARDENS, 2 side by side lots in Gethsemane. Both for $3500. Includes transfer fee. Call 503-358-7911. REST HAVEN MEMORIAL PARK, Eugene, OR. Block 15, section 143, lot 6. Acacia area. One space, $500. 1-541997-8492.
33 Wanted CASH FOR PRE 1980 sport & non-sport gum or cigarette cards, model kits, comic books, old toys, old car or?? Private collector. 503-313-7538. 30+ YEARS TRUSTED, REPUTABLE ANTIQUES BUYER. ALWAYS BUYING: old photos, postcards, costume jewel-
ry, most anything anti- OLD SPORTS CARS que or vintage. Please WANTED: 1948-1972. call 503-422-8478. Alfa, Austin Healey, Ferrari, Jaguar, MerCASH FOR GOOD CON- cedes, MG, Porsche. DITION reloading eq- “American Classics uipment & supplies. also!” 503-538-8096 541-905-5453. BASEBALL & SPORTS WANTED: OLD ELECMEMORABILIA want- TRIC KEYBOARDS & ed. Buying old cards, organs, synthesizers, pennants, autographs, amplifiers, speakers, photographs, tickets, Leslie, Baldwin, Hamprograms, Pacific mond, ARP, Conn, Coast League, etc. Wurlitzer, Vox, VibraAlan, 503-481-0719. tone, Roland, Yamaha, Fender. 503-493-2983. CASH for DIABETIC Oregon TEST STRIPS. Help NOTICE: state law (ORS 701) those in need. Paying requires anyone who up to $40 per box. Free contracts for conwork to be pickup! Call Sharon, struction licensed with the 503-679-3605. Construction ConMUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. Portland Music Co. always buying! Reputable since 1927. Free appraisals. 531 SE M.L.K. Blvd. Ask for Doug. 503-226-3719.
tractors Board. An active license means the contrctor is bonded and insured. Verify the contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website www.hiralic e n s e d contractor.co m or call 503-378-4621.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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