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Halloween has taken on a new meaning for this London transplant By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Terry Marsh’s garage in south Salem is haunted — or at least it is every October near Halloween when it’s filled with an array of ghosts, witches, zombies, tombstones and even the Grim Reaper. “I have always love decorating and celebrating the holidays,” says Marsh, 60, who was born in London, England. “But Halloween wasn’t as big in the U.K. as it is here, so it was almost a culture shock seeing the Halloween décor that was offered by the stores here. That inspired me to put up a display — so Halloween 2006 was the start.” The first Mize Cemetery and Haunt was a small display in the front yard with a few hand-built props. Each Halloween since then, Marsh has added new props that he continues to build himself during the year, painting in warmer months, and putting up mostly by himself each October. “In the past, I have used items such as Shiatsu massagers and rotisserie motors to animate my hand-built props,” says Marsh, who moved to Salem in November 2005 to marry his wife, Traci, whom he met online. “I have also had donations of Halloween décor and such from neighbors and supporters, which have been included in the display. “One of the things I enjoy most is taking store-bought items and modifying or utilizing them in building my own unique props,” adds Marsh, who purchases some of his finds at Fred Meyer, where he has worked since February 2007. In 2008, Marsh extended the frontyard cemetery and haunt into his

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Terry Marsh spends a lot of time preparing for Halloween by making many of his own displays, including this partially-finished witch with a mechanism to move its arm and broom. garage, with about 75 percent of the items hand-built. The following year, he asked folks to donate nonperishable food for a local food bank, which he continues to do today. “Following the suggestion that I charge an admission, my wife and I decided that a food drive would be more in keeping with the spirit of the event and being able to support this charity has been very rewarding and appreci-

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ated,” Marsh says. “At least 200 pounds of food is collected each year. We also had cash donations given in lieu of food donations. To date, we have collected over 1,750 pounds of food and $380 in cash.” Marsh estimates some 1,000 visitors come through his haunt each October. This year, the haunt is open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 to 30. On Halloween, hours are 6 to 9 p.m., with ad-

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ditional daytime hours scheduled on the Saturday and Sunday before. “On the night of Halloween, we do give out treat bags, at least 350 each year,” Marsh says. “We also have a guest book for visitors to leave comments, and they are always enthusiastic and positive. We have also had comments left on the haunt Facebook page, all of which gave five stars.”

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Sample comments include: “It was an amazing experience for my children and I had a lot of fun too! The passion that Terry puts into his work speaks for itself! I can only hope that if he chooses to do this next year that the Salem locals can be more generous in food donations!” “Wonderful for the kids, the creator is a very nice person and a joy to talk with. My sons (3 and 6) love it!” “For me, the haunt is an expression of my artistic side, and I enjoy being able to share this with the local community,” Marsh says. “There is a lot of personal pleasure and satisfaction that one can get by doing something that others appreciate.” In 2011, Marsh’s success earned him an invitation to present a workshop on “Haunt Building on a Budget” at the second West Coast Haunt Convention. He and Traci were also provided with a booth for the three-day event held at the Oregon School for the

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What started as just a few decorations in his front yard has expanded to the yard and garage for Terry Marsh. He’s always looking for budget-conscious ways to create Halloween figures, including this zombie peeking out of an iron gate. Deaf. “We were able to showcase some of our props and pass on prop-making ideas to fellow haunters,” he

says. “That was a successful venture, but unfortunately I have not been able to participate in subsequent conventions due to work commit-

ments.” However, Marsh does share his “secrets” via tutorials on his website as well as on a haunt forum. “These are always appreciated, and as far as I can tell, put into practice by other haunters,” he says. “The main aim for the tutorials is to provide fellow home haunters with budget-conscious solutions to haunt displays.” Marsh loves “spooking” people every year, and as the haunt is selffunded, appreciates donations of Halloween props and décor as well as building materials year-round. “We have been able to improve on the quality of some of the displays thanks to the generosity of family, friends, work associates and fellow haunters,” he tells his website visitors. “We hope to keep the haunt going for many years to come and welcome any help or donations that will make this a success.” For more information, visit mizehaunt.com. The Mize Cemetery and Haunt is located at 289 Mize Road SE, Salem. ■

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■ Silverton’s mural program captures the heart of the city’s charm By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Silverton has more murals than most towns in Oregon – and they are impressive. Thanks to the efforts of the Silverton Mural Society and seven local artists, an array of murals was created between 1992 and 2013 to capture the uniqueness of the small town with myriad personalities and historical features. “Silverton is very proud of its murals and the heritage they represent in our community,” says Mayor Rick Lewis. The murals are one of the most important attractions not only for tourism, but also for Silverton citizens, he adds. “We have people coming from all over the world to see our murals,” says Jim Squires, president and a co-founder of SMS, which formed in 1992. “The first mural was Norman Rockwell’s “Four Freedoms” in 1992. Now we’re up to 31 murals that we maintain. We have another 15 ready to go up. We’re making sure every mural looks like new until we put up any more.” No day goes by without him seeing someone snapping a photo of a mural, Squires says. “A few murals were not done by the mural society,” he adds. “As time went by, we picked them up and started to maintain them.” Prior to the formation of the Silverton Mural Society, artist David McDonald painted a mural, “Mammoth Camera,” on the exterior wall of Portrait Express on N. Water Street. He also painted a mural of a pioneer family and their Conestoga wagon along the Oregon Trail on the west wall of Bethany Market at Bethany. McDonald painted nine murals all total, including “The Four Freedoms” and Silverton’s “9-11 Memorial” murals. He also painted “Homer Davenport,” a mural depicting Silverton’s famous hometown cartoonist and author. Lori Lee Webb painted five murals, including the “Gallon House Bridge,” and has gone on to paint several murals for Oregon State Parks and in nearby towns such as St. Paul. Now deceased, Roger Cooke painted “Mr. and Mrs. Claus” and “Doug Brown, Champion Cowboy.” He built

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Several of Oregon’s small towns have murals, but they haven’t been able to replicate the number and variety offered in Silverton. Here, muralist Tonya Smitherberg touches up the Homer Davenport mural, with the help of an apprentice. Davenport was a famous cartoonist and author who lived in Silverton.

lunch social auction in downtown Silverton. “Some $13,000 was brought in at the box social,” says Squires, who acted as auctioneer. “Everyone dressed in period attire. When you walked down Main Street, it was like you walked back in time. It was so much fun.” According to Squires, Silverton Mural Society members also take part in the city’s clean-up day, participate on the Tourism Grant Board, and help with the Silverton Sidewalk Shindig. The fifth annual family-friendly Shindig will have close to 100 venues providing about 120 hours of nonstop live music throughout downtown Silverton from noon to evening Saturday, Oct. 1. “We’d love to create more Courtesy photo murals,” Squires says. “But Silverton resident Jim Squires stands in front of the “Gallon House Bridge” we need to focus on what mural, painted for a covered bridge just outside of Silverton. Squires used to we’ve got, make them shine, promote a box lunch social to raise funds to get the first mural painted. and then we’ll do a little.” The Silverton Mural Society offers walking tours by aping, planting, maintenance and a national reputation as an pointment and provides a Of note publicity.” artist while living and working According to the early his- self-guided tour map of the from his studio on the bank of View Silverton’s murals tory of the SMS, the murals murals in their brochure. Also, the Sandy River. on Saturday, Oct. 1, and became a reality, driven the “Silverton Murals” bookA former Knott’s Berry hear lots of great music by founding members let contains photographs and Farm gunfighter and Civil War during the city’s annual like Patti Geddes, who history of the murals and is reenactor, Kelly Farrah, Silverton Sidewalk dreamed of bringing murals available from Squires for a painted “Silverton Red Sox” Shindig. Dozens of musito Silverton like those she and cost of $10. and “Silverton Air Field.” cians will be playing “Proceeds go to the mural her husband, George, viewed Some of the paintings and downtown from noon to maintenance fund,” says in Chemainus, B.C., Canada. props he made during 35 years 10 p.m. Pick up a schedSquires, who can be reached For more than two of working on films such as ule from one of several decades, former U.S. Air by calling 503-509-0592. “Pirates of the Caribbean” are local shops. Other Marion/Polk cities Force Sgt. Vince Till directed on permanent display at the with murals include Monthe effort with his “git-‘erSmithsonian Institute. mouth, Independence, Dallas, done” attitude and “a ready Kathryn Bennett joined the And lastly, Tonya Smith- smile for mural visitors … Mill City, Woodburn, Keizer Silverton Mural Society with hopes of becoming a muralist. burg graduated from touching and a dog biscuit for their ca- and Salem. “It’s catching on,” Squires She spent several summers up Webb’s “Gallon House nine friends.” The tireless enBridge” to painting “The Harsays. “The mayor of Florrestoring weather and vandal ergy on the murals by Till vey Mikkelson Steam-Up Fesence recently came to damage to the local murals beand his wife Babs, earned tival” on the side of the Elks view the murals. They are fore painting “Paws for Love.” them Silverton’s First Citizen Lodge. considering creating a few award in 1999. Local graphic designer Squires says the Silverton of their own.” Funds are raised through Larry Kassell created “Keith For more information, visit Kaser” and “The Veterans Mural Society acknowledges donations and events, inall the talented artists who, the Silverton Mural Society Poem.” He believes viewers cluding the first two as the Society’s murals bookFacebook page or message should take away a message as fundraisers, a chicken barlet says, “lend their expertise well as viewing the featured becue dinner at the Silver- Squires at jdsquires@wavecaand skill to the ongoing paint- ton Elks Lodge and a box ble.com.■ persons.

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4 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION “When women’s true history shall have been written, her part in the upbuilding of this nation will astound the world.” Abigail Scott Duniway

Abigail Scott Duniway chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution begins its 13th in a new location. Thanks to Santiam Heritage Foundation, the chapter will meet at 10 a.m. the first Monday of the month, through May, in the Historic Charles and Martha Brown House, 425 N. First

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Ave., Stayton. October’s guest speaker is Kuri Gill, coordinator for the State Historic Cemeteries Program through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. She will be presenting “Reading Markers and Things to Learn at a Historic Cemetery.” Refreshments will be served. DAR is a nonprofit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization which has promoted historic preservation, education and patriotism since its formation in 1890.

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Lovely ornamental grasses

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I have a confession: I’m not a huge fan of autumn. Tree leaf colors are gorgeous and all but I don’t care for all the plant degeneration and death. And I don’t like goodbyes. I want my garden to be “summer” all year. I know that’s silly. But it’s the truth. The upside to the decline is that it affords me a chance for some serious garden puttering. There are always several plants that don’t look right or perform well in the spot they’re in and need to be relocated. Cooler temperatures mean they won’t suffer transplant shock. And moist soil from fall rains makes digging a lot easier and will take over the watering chore. Years ago, back in 2002, if my records are correct, I planted a one-gallon Mis-

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The Miscanthus sinensis “Cosmopolitan” was moved away from another plant that was taking over the space.

canthus sinensis “Cosmopolitan.” In plain-speak, we’re talking about a very tall, green-and-white ornamental grass. It’s a showy thing, looking sort of rare and tropical, but it’s neither. It performed well for many years as did the surrounding plants, including a fence-row of English Laurel which served as a privacy barrier from the neighbor’s upstairs windows. But English Laurel doesn’t know when to quit and needs constant pruning to keep it in bounds, a chore I ignored for far too long because it dwarfed and shaded the poor ornamental grass to the point of near death. Last fall, power tools in hand, my trusty son and I got my Laurels back into shape. When that huge undertaking was complete, I turned my attention to saving my Cosmopolitan. Despite

moist soil, it was diﬃcult to dig but eventually I was able to salvage four chunks. I replanted them and they’re looking pretty decent this year. I mention all of this, not just so you won’t neglect your Laurels like I did, but because fall, despite all its downsides, is when most ornamental grasses are at their absolute best. If you’re thinking of adding a few of these low maintenance plants to your landscape, now is the best time to observe them and take notes on which ones would work best. And it’s a great time to plant them, which will allow plenty of time to get established and look great in next year’s garden. Most ornamental grasses require very little water once established. Other varieties want at least a half-day of sunshine but there are some that do fine in full shade, such as Japanese Forest Grass and

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many of the Carex varieties. In late winter to early spring the old stuff can be cut off and eventually, if the plant gets too big for its spot, it can be divided. Ornamental grasses also look great in containers either all by themselves or as a vertical or trailing element in a mixed arrangement. Because ornamental grasses can be red, yellow, blue-gray or variegated, garden designers love to use them to provide a color echo or textural contrast to a border. My original idea with the Cosmopolitan was to color echo its green and white leaves with the variegated dogwood shrub (Cornus alba “Argenteovariegata”) on the opposite side of the border with white ﬂowers in between. But just like the seasons, ideas change and we’ll see what happens next year. ■

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Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Salem Seniors, Inc., 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.

St. Mary of Shaw Knights of Columbus Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville. $6/$2. 503-362-6159.

Books for Lunch: “The Last Pilot” by Benjamin Johncock, noon, Anderson A, Salem Public Library.

Art Talk: April Waters, 10 a.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem.

New Visions Support Group, 2 p.m., 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com.

Holiday craft class, 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.

Stayton Red Hat Strutters, noon, Trexler Farms, 20146 Ferry Road, Stayton. 503-743-2029 or bjtr@hotmail.com. You may wear a Halloween costume.

Silverton Senior Center board meeting, 1 p.m., 115 Westfield St.

Abigail Scott Duniway chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m., Historic Charles and Martha Brown House, 425 N. First Ave., Stayton.

Blood pressure checks, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free.

Books for Dessert: “What She Knew” by Gilly Macmillan,” 7 p.m., Anderson A, Salem Public Library.

(through Oct. 8) Stayton Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale, 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Stayton Community Center, 400 W. Virginia St.

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SHIBA question and answer, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free.

Art Talk and book release with Leila Philip and Garth Events, 10 a.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem.

ROCK the Casino, 5 p.m., hosted by Silverton Senior Center, at Seven Brides Brewing, 990 N. First St. $25. 503873-3093.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Seniors, Inc., 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5. 503-588-0748.

Mysterious Mushrooms of the Tillamook State Forest, 11 a.m., Tillamook Forest Center. $15. 503-815-6803.

Garden Club Day: “Native Plants: Oregon’s Treasures,” 10 a.m., Gordon House, The Oregon Garden, Silverton. $5.

Silverton Senior Center trip: Culinary Art Institute and Lan Su Chinese Garden. $27, by Oct. 12. 503-873-3093.

(through Nov. 17) Intermediate smart phone class, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.

(through Nov. 12) “Jake’s Women,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Theatre West, 3536 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. 541-9945663.

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Oregon Symphony Association, “Hauntcert,” 8 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. $35$50. 503-3640149.

(also Oct. 29) Craft Fair, South Salem Seniors, Inc., 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. Crafters wanted, $15 per table. 503588-0748.

Rediscovering Coloring – A Coloring Club for Grown-Ups, 2 to 4 p.m., Heritage Room, Salem Public Library.

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Ghosts in the Gorge

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According to USA Today, Portland is among the top 10 haunted cities in America. However, it would appear that some of the ghosts have escaped the confines of the city and taken up residence in the Columbia River Gorge. October, the month of Halloween hauntings and fall foliage, creates a good excuse for a visit. Starting in Troutdale, on the western end of the Gorge, we encounter our first ghosts at McMenamins’ Edgefield Inn. The McMenamin brothers — known for restoring and repurposing historic properties into hotels, restaurants and pubs — purchased the old Multnomah County Poor Farm and converted it into a destination resort. Built in 1911, the rambling, brick structure served as home to the county’s destitute who, in turn, provided the labor to operate the surrounding 300-acre farm. It was a busy place during the Depression, but by the end of World War II, most residents were elderly and it took on the role of a nursing home. The last patient left in 1982, and the place deteriorated over time, its future looking grim until the McMenamins arrived. Today it hosts a brew pub, winery, theater and restaurants, and serves as a popular venue for weddings and concerts. The main building is now a hotel

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What is it about ghostly visits in the Columbia River Gorge? Visitors say Vista House (above) still may be visited by the ghost of architect Edgar Lazarus. with a variety of rooms from private suites to dorms. Guests have reported a number of ghostly experiences and sightings including a woman reciting nursery rhymes in the wee hours, and a woman in white wandering the grounds. Guests report having had their feet tickled, and serenaded by a flautist. Room 215 and the winery, located in the old infirmary, seem to experience the most paranormal activity. Continue east along the Historic Columbia River Highway

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highway that blended well with the landscape. After a while, it was determined that a rest stop along the way would be very desirable and plans were drawn for a modest wood and concrete structure on the promontory at Crown Point. However, Edgar Lazarus, a Portland architect, had other ideas, and designed Vista House to be the remarkable German Art Nouveau masterpiece we know today. Volunteers have reported ghostly appearances of Mr. Lazarus. He apparently arrives in autumn and enjoys messing with the buttons on the elevator. Not far from Vista House is the natural wonder of Multnomah Falls, dropping 620 feet in two steps. A Native American legend claims the falls are haunted by a young woman who jumped to her death from the top of the falls to save her village from a mysterious disease. Visitors have felt her presence and glimpsed her face within the mist of the falls.

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October is Harvest Month... Please join us for these activities. October Harvest Month is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Oct 4: National Taco Day, 4-6 p.m. Music, chips, salsa & $1 tacos. Oct 10: Senior Resource Fair, 1:30-4:30 p.m., free admission, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Oct 19: CPR/First Aid Training, 5-7 p.m., $30 Oct 19: Harvest Halloween Line Dance Fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. $5 per person, Line Dancing, snacks, silent auction, Jail “N Bail. Oct 20: Great Shake Out Drill, FREE Oct 26: Cup of Joe Breakfast, 8-9:30 a.m. Free Breakfast honoring our active seniors. Oct 27: Costume BINGO Party, 1:15 p.m. cost starts at $5, costume party, food drive, and cash prizes. Oct 28: National Chocolate Day Dessert Contest, 1 p.m., Sign up at Center 50+ Reception. Oct 31: Harvest Party, 1-3 p.m. Free popcorn, cider & cookies. 3-Feather’s Flute Circle.

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Time to party line-dancing costumed or usual attire. Silent auction items, interesting “garage sale” selections will be available. A table of delicious snacks free upon paid entry. John Wayne will be present overseeing any “jailed prisoners.” Invite your club, neighbors and those who have not yet experienced this unique way of having fun supporting 50+. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19 Time: 5-7p.m. Where: Main Hall Cost: $5 per person INSTRUCTOR: Colleen Roberts-Witt

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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

At Center 50+ we are focusing on balance, so during September and October you’ll notice classes and lectures all throughout the building centering around the idea of balance. In the Fitness Center we are looking at the physical aspect of balance and fall prevention. Many of you have heard of the incredible benefits of the Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance program. The program, developed by a team of researchers at the Oregon Research Institute, was designed to improve balance and reduce the likelihood of falling. This program uses 8 of the 24 forms of traditional Yang-style Tai Chi and progresses from easy to difficult. Research has shown that students who complete the program are 50% less likely to fall and are less apprehensive of falling. Beginning in October, Center 50+ is offering Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance at a special rate. Cost: 24 sessions for $24, paid in full at the time of registration. When you complete 80% of the 24 sessions you will receive $20 back in Center 50+ bucks. The Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance sessions will run Tuesday & Thursday 12-1 p.m. and Saturdays 9-10 a.m., Oct.25Dec.22. Call the Health & Wellness Center 503-588-6303 with any questions.

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Featured Fitness Class for October: Karate Fitness

Join Certified Karate Instructor Miwa Holman and start exploring the benefits of better health through Karate. By adding Karate into your life you are welcoming the benefits of lower cholesterol levels, balanced blood pressure and circulation, not to mention the improvement of mental health. Challenge yourself mentally and physically in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. Karate Fitness is a 7-week course beginning Oct. 6-Nov. 17. Class times: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. All fitness levels are welcome as many of the exercises can be modified. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 7 classes for $35, no experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.

New Fitness Class: Zumba

Zumba is perfect for everybody and everybody! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together for a dance fitness party infused with Latin and World rhythms. We take the “work” out of the workout, by mixing modifiable moves for “exercise in disguise.” The total body benefits include increased cardiovascular fitness, muscle conditioning,

balance, flexibility, boosted energy and stress-free happiness each time you leave class. You don’t have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow our Certified and experienced Zumba Instructor Mai Dotran. It’s easy! Come try it! We guarantee you will have a blast! Beginning Oct. 12. Class times: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.

Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+ Licensed Cosmetologist Ana Correa provides foot care and haircuts at an affordable price. Foot care treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you like, all for just $22. If you have a hard time doing your own foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. If a haircut is what you need Men’s haircuts start at just $12 and Woman’s haircuts start at just $15. Ana is available every Wednesday 9-4 by appointment only. Call to make your appointment today 503588-6303.

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Come by Center 50+ to sign up for Life Long Learning classes or call 503-588-6303. Class Fee Payment required at beginning of class registration. Arts and Crafts Carving duck decoys from wood the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild. The Guild is a group of individuals dedicated to promoting the traditional history of decoy making and its development as an art form. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Evening Woodcarving conducted by Dave Disselbrett. This ongoing class will offer carvers the chance to work on existing projects or do a scheduled project, or carvers choice. Every Monday, 6:45–8:45 p.m. Cost $5 per class. Woodworking Women - Two Day Course. Work one-on-one with our Wednesday woodshop supervisors Phyllis and Katie. This course is designed to provide thorough woodshop machine/tool orientation and individualized project work. Saturdays, Oct. 1 & 8; 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Class fee: $10. Additional costs: project supplies. Signup sheets are located in the Woodshop and students will be contacted by instructors. Students are encouraged to come in on Wednesday prior to first class to discuss proposed project and supply list. Jewelry Beading Class with Ms. Carla. All levels welcome, teaching beginner basics to helping with individual projects. It is easy to do and you can go at your own pace, making beautiful pieces of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Class dates: Tuesdays: Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 15, and Dec. 6 & 20. Class time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Class fee: $7. Drawing Class. Re-view the World with Artist Eyes. Instructor Kate Cunningham will teach you how to draw what you SEE and what you know is there. All levels welcome. First day of your class, instructor will provide you with pencil, paper and an art supply list for future classes. On-going classes: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Class time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class cost: $7 each. Intermediate Acrylic Painting II. In this intermediate class, instructor Linda Osburn teaches color mixing, brush strokes and shading using one brush. Open to those who have painted before. Signup sheet at Center 50+. Oct. 6 & 27. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies.

Beginning Acrylic Painting. If you’ve always wanted to paint this is the class for you! This two class series is for those that have no painting experience and teaches shading, light/shadow, shapes, and painting tress/flowers. Participants will take home finished art ready for framing at the end of each lesson. This series will give you all you need to create your own paintings. Class dates: Tuesdays, Nov. 1 & 15, 9-11:30 a.m Two-class fee: $56. Additional 1-time supply cost collected at class is $14 for a new set of 5 brushes, paint and paper or canvas for the two classes. Holiday Rock Painting Art Class. Come join Karen Bolliger, for a fun and simple activity that has been one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. No artistic skills needed just the ability to use your imagination! Participants will leave class with 2 painted rocks and final instructions, for a varnishing step, that can be completed at home. Class date: Tuesday, Nov. 15. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class cost: $7, which covers cost of 1 brush (includes recommended brush # 2 or 3) and other necessary craft supplies. Additional brush is needed for this class and students are responsible to bring a number 5/0 paint brush to class. Personal Enrichment Around the Garden - Come join Marion County Master Gardeners on the first Tuesdays of the month - coordinated by TEd Haverkate. Class dates & topics: Oct. 4: Growing Your Own Herbs & Making Good Use of Them; Nov. 1: Hydroponics - How to Grow Strawberries in Winter. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m., Fee: $7. Living Food for Your Health. Why sprout? More than 100 times more enzymes in sprouts than cooked foods needed for digestion; increased vitamin and fiber content over cooked, protein becomes more usable to the body. You will go home with a seed sprouting kit (except for the glass jar), handout of directions for easy sprouting, plus recipes. Class date: Wed., Oct. 19. Class time: 2-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $ 8 for class. Separate $2 for supplies. Find Balance In YOUR Life. “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of Balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” by Thomas Merton. Class conducted by personal enrichment instructor, Joan Manuel, who will help you check in with yourself to see if you are internally (Mind, Heart, Health) and externally (Work, Social, Family, Fun) balanced. Class Date: Monday, Oct. 19. Class Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Class cost: $5. Canada: Mysterious Northern Neighbor- Land, People and History. Instructor Brad Tolliver. Canada is a fascinating country that is so much like the U.S.,

but also is a foreign country with its own history & culture, enriched by many immigrant groups & the large French-speaking province of Quebec. Learn how Canada developed into a modern, progressive country & developed its distince politics & society. Class dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 8. Class time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $30. Writing Your Life Story with Kathy Knauf. Have your children ever said to you—you tell such great stories, you should write them down. Meet people doing the same thing you are. Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Cost: $2. Writing From Your Heart. You like to write and you want to share your stories. What next? Join Carol Crandell for the “how-to” help every writer needs. First & Third Wednesday each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (no class Oct. 19) Cost: $2 per session. Theatre Art Class and Excursion to Willamette Theater Production. Are you interested in theater? Would you like to attend a play here in Salem at the Willamette University Theater? Join other like-minded adults for the play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. New Instructor, Karen Bolliger, is a longtime theater goer, but not an actress. Karen will present a class in order to prepare for the play on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. The class will discuss the plot, characters of the play and what we can expect to see. Carpooling to the production will be available for those who want it. Class fee: $5. Additional fee: $8/ $10 matinee tickets reserved through class and available for pick up at Willamette University box office before production. Earthquake Subduction Zone, Surviving the Big One. Presented by Dr. Althea Rizzo from the Oregon Emergency Management Geologic Hazards Program. Attendees will receive “Living on Shaky Ground,” a 23-page magazine of information that will show you how to put together a disaster preparedness plan and create personal, office, family, and automobile gokits. Sign-up requested; space is limited. Presentation date: Thursday, Oct. 6, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost fee: $3 Center 50+ Participates in the Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. This is a worldwide exercise event that calls for our patrons to come and practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. During the drill we will conduct a scenario with realistic sound effects. Safety resource information will be provided. This is a FREE event; please gather in main lobby on

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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: Untangling Legal Issues

Where to begin? How do I untangle the complex legal and financial issues important to consider when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Kathy Belcher, Elder Law Attorney, will discuss Powers of Attorney, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Estate Planning, Medicaid and more to protect you and those you love. Join us Monday, Oct. 24 from 2–4 p.m. at 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503-588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Among Friends Respite: Chase Depression Away!

Living in the Willamette Valley at this time of year brings so many joyful moments with Mother Nature’s spectacular color show; cooler days; falling leaves; and harvest time. It is also time to start planning for the winter months ahead. Caregivers taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias may find the winter months to be more challenging than other times because the days are shorter, grayer and colder. Depression can set in for both the caregiver and care receiver. The Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program is one great solution for caregivers as they care for their loved ones. The Program allows caregivers time to spend as they wish AND gives their loved ones a sense of purpose. The program offers enriching and enjoyable experiences that increase feelings of self-worth and accomplishment and keep depression under control! Group members meet Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Time With Friends - An Early Memory Loss Program

Time With Friends is a fun program that offers brain challenging activities, music, exercise, art, and support for individuals experiencing early memory loss. Members meet every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to connect with friends and give their brains a boost! For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

LEARNING, continued from previous page Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. for seating. Session starts at 10:20 a.m. Law for Non-Lawyers. Retired Law School Professor and County Attorney, Roy Daniel will present the law in a non-legal, plain English version. There is no text book; but, there will be a syllabus for each session to keep the class moving forward. What is Law? Why do we have so many laws? The classes will help you understand your basic legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations so that you can make better decisions, avoid lawsuits, and make law work for you, not against you. Class date: Tuesdays, Nov. 14, 21, 28 & Dec. 5. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m. Four class fee: $20. Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul. Instructor Debbie Waring. Dr. Stuart Brown explains, “We are built for play. It is a biological drive as integral to our health and functioning as sleep or nutrition. Come discover and enjoy one another through discussion and a time for play. This is a 4-week course with option to attend a 5th class. For the 5th class, you will play, create, and pass it forward fun. Dip pine cones in different scented and colored waxes. Fill two baskets, one to take home and one to “pass it forward” to our Center 50+ for a Hearts and Hands fund raising event. Class dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2. Class time: 4-5:30 p.m. Class cost: 4-wk course $10. Additional cost for book $12. Optional 5th-week cost: $10 for bas-

ket supplies. Meditation Class with Mary Hall. Each of us “mind-wanders” in our daily lives; our attention strays and suddenly we are thinking about anything but what we are doing. We try external remedies, like eating, drinking, traveling, shopping, being with other people; or we experiment with internal solutions like religion, reading, and exercise. Nothing seems to work consistently. Meditation, or mindfulness training, can be an effective path to help us meet our physical, mental and emotional needs, and to achieve peace, calm and some sense of inner power when things in the outer world seem chaotic and out of control. Learn time-tested techniques that may help us achieve the sense of unity of being within ourselves and with the world around us. Seven Monday class dates: Oct. 10 & 24, Nov. 14 & 28 and Dec. 12. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Class fee: $15 for one class or $25 for both classes of the month. Music Let’s Marimbaaaa! Newcomers Class. Four-class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas (beautifully crafted by our own member Roger Vines!) in this new class offering at Center 50+. We will learn to play simple, catchy tunes (including improvisation). No prior musical experience is required although a good sense of rhythm and beat is helpful. The leader is Music teacher Martin Sobelman, owner of Music Up Over, and creator of Salem’s first Marimba group, La Marimbanda (Bush Elementary School). All equipment/materials are provided.

Conference on Aging: Elder justice, more The Governor’s Commission on Senior Services will host the Oregon Conference on Aging from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center at Oregon State University, 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis. The conference is open to the public and free to attend. Registration is now open. The agenda includes: a keynote address from State Representative Joe Gallegos; four panel sessions discussing the issues of elder justice, long-term services and supports, healthy aging, and retirement security. Please join this important conversation on issues affecting older adults and people with disabilities that will be discussed in the 2017

Oregon Legislative session. People can also view the meeting via webstream. Please visit oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/ADVISORY/GCSS /Pages/index.aspx to learn more and to register. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Gleeson at Kelsey.Gleeson@state.or.us. Requests should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting. For questions about the meeting, please contact: Rebecca Arce, policy analyst at Rebecca.E.Arce@state.or.us. ■

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JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!

Center 50+ provides a movie and popcorn the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Is there a movie you’ve wanted to see? We take movie requests! Movies will be shown at 1:15 p.m. Monthly Movie- Wednesday, Oct. 12: “Love & Friendship.” In the 18th century the manipulative Lady Susan uses devious tactics to win the heart of the eligible Reginald De Courcy. Classic Movie Day– Wednesday, Oct. 26: “Blue Steel,” starring John Wayne. All movies are subject to change, check with Center 50+ front desk on Tuesday before movie for movie title. Thanks to our sponsor: Atrio Health Plan Center 50+ meets the legal requirement set forth by the Motion Picture Industry. As a licensed organization the senior center has permission from the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to provide public showings of movies/videos.

October Birthday Party!

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the monthly birthdays on the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, Oct. 21 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in October, be sure to come and have lunch, get a special birthday gift. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Thank you Windsong Memory Care for sponsoring our Monthly Birthday Party.

Class dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 5,12,19 & 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30. Class time: 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. Class fee: $50/4 classes. Space is limited. Continuing Marimba Class - For students who have taken “Newcomers” classes. Class dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30. Class time: 12:30–1:30 p.m. Class fee: $50/4 classes. Space is limited.

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Tech 50+ has new computers and is growing. We have more classes we would like to offer. To do this we need instructors and assists to instructing our classes. If you are knowledgeable using popular apps and programs come to Tech 50+ and we can help you develop a new class. Contact Alvin Scott at ascott@cityofsalem.net for more details. Thank you to our sponsor Atrio Health Plans.

IT’S GETTING COLD OUTSIDE! If your pet(s) stay outside most of the time, remember that just because they have a “fur coat,” doesn’t mean they don’t get cold. Provide warm, dry shelter and plenty of fresh water & extra food.

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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS D OCTOBER 2016

Monday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

Tuesday

Woodshop Lapidary Jewelry Pool/Billiards Pine Needle Baskets Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:30 am Lunch 6:45 pm Woodcarving

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Wednesday

Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Pilates Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi Line Dancing - Beg. Tai Chi Irish Dance Table Tennis

7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm

Thursday

Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Pool/ Billiards Woodcarving Class SHIBA (by appt) Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story

Club Meetings in October

Mon, Oct 3:

Four Seasons, 6 p.m.

Wed, Oct 5:

Grow & Show, 7 p.m.

Wed, Oct 5 12, 19, & 26:

Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m.

Thurs, Oct 6: Fri, Oct 7 & 21:

WAMS meeting, 6:30 p.m. Spanish Club, 2 p.m.

Tues, Oct 11: Thurs, Oct 13:

Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Anglers’ Club, 6:30 p.m. Woodturners, 6 p.m. Garden Club Board, 7 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9 a.m.

Fri, Oct 14:

ACBO Meeting

Tues/Thurs, Oct 18 & 20:

Needlepoint 12:30 p.m.

Tues, Oct 18:

Garden Club, 7 p.m.

Thurs, Oct 20:

Capital Arrangers

Mon, Oct 24: Tues, Oct 25:

Fushsia Club, 7 p.m. Woodcarver’s Meeting

Woodshop Lapidary, Sewing Pool/Billiards Line Dancing - Int. Pilates SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Tai Chi Ballet Table Tennis

Friday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving

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8:30 amINFORMATION Lapidary 8:30 am Pool/Billiards

● Call for your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50 ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.

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Mon. 3: Tues. 4: Wed. 5: Thurs. 6: Fri. 7:

Chicken Coq Au Vin Salisbury Steak Chicken Sesame Stir Fry Beef Burgundy Baked Fish or Chicken

Mon. 10: Tues. 11: Wed. 12: Thurs. 13: Fri. 14:

3-Cheese Manicotti Chili Con Carne Chicken Enchilada Casserole Sloppy Joes BBQ Chicken

Mon. 17: Tues. 18:

White Bean Chili w/chicken Roast Pork or Chicken

Wed.19: Pineapple Chicken Thurs. 20: Turkey ala King Casserole Fri. 21: Baked Fish or Chicken Mon. 24: Tues. 25: Wed. 26: Thurs. 27: Fri. 28:

Spaghetti w/meat sauce Scallop Potatoes & Turkey Ham BBQ Beef Sandwich Meatloaf Salmon Loaf or Roast Chicken

Mon. 31:

Witches Chicken Pot Pie

All meals are subject to change

SAVE-THE-DATE for these special seminars

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Health Promotion & Aging Workshop

Center 50+ is excited to have David Haber, retired professor from Western Oregon University’s Gerontology Department and author of the award-winning text book “Health Promotion and Aging” here to offer a four-part workshop focusing on disease prevention interventions with the older adult. In this series David will discuss topics such as disease prevention, exercise, nutrition, complementary and alternative medicine, mental health: emotional regulation, wisdom, cognition, encore career and methods to change health behaviors. David’s goal in this workshop is for you to walk away and make a positive behavior change in your life. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to gain knowledge on relevant health topics and feel motivated to make your own life changes. Cost: $20 paid in full, when you attend all classes in this four-part series you will receive ONE MONTH OF SILVER GYM MEMBERSHIP. Class times 1-2:30 p.m., Fridays Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4. Call the Fitness Center to reserve your spot as space is limited 503-588-6303.

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Next, it’s on to the town of Hood River, home of the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Constructed in 1921 by lumberman Simon Benson, it replaced an

earlier hotel built to service passengers traveling the Columbia River on steamships. Benson wanted to create a luxury property for the upscale motoring tourists visiting the Gorge, a “Waldorf of the West.” The attractive Spanish/Mission-style structure

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members. In 1979, it returned to its original use as a hotel and has undergone several renovations over the past years. Like Edgefield, overnight guests have reported paranormal happenings including the unaccountable smell of cigar smoke, sightings of a man in a top hat and formal frock coat, and the wanderings of a woman in white who jumped from the hotel balcony. The reported Gorge ghosts all seem harmless and friendly, and shouldn’t discourage anyone from an overnight visit at either hotel. But it might actually be fun to have your toes tickled by ghosts.■

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changes are associated with balance or if exercise improves balance and thinking skills, and how changes in the brain occur with exercise, Horak says. It’s also unknown which specific exercises might improve balance or cognition. Working with volunteers gives researchers an opportunity to meet interesting people. One was Andy Grove, CEO and chairman of Intel, who suffered with Parkinson’s disease. He felt he benefitted from his involvement in the research, donated money toward research, and encouraged Horak to start APDM, a small com-

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Fay Horak was studying physical therapy at the University of Wisconsin when her mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor and died suddenly at the age of 42. Horak still had three younger brothers at home and would come home every weekend to help her father with laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for the week. That experience affected her so profoundly that she changed her medical pursuits to neurology, and now works as a professor at OHSU’s Parkinson’s Center of Oregon. “I like to translate new science to improve the lives of people with disabilities,” she says. “My mother’s death led me to my interest in the brain. I wanted to know the reason this happened to her. In this field, you are always learning something new.” Her current research focuses on the effects of exercise and education on Parkinson’s, but the center also seeks to find ways to improve the lives of those with multiple sclerosis and aging. The object is to understand how exercise and education affect balance, gait and cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. “Improving mobility is characteristic of quality of life and people who donate their time for science contribute to new discoveries,” she says of their need for volunteers. The lab is seeking individuals with Parkinson’s disease and its variations. It also needs volunteers who don’t have the

pany that makes sensors to monitor movement. ■

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The Balance Disorders Lab studies other “movement disorders,” including fatigue in MS sufferers, that could lead to new drugs or exercises, Dr. Fay Horak says. Studies with objective measures help develop biomarkers that result in more efficient, less expensive clinical trials. To be a volunteer in a research study, contact Graham Harker at 503-4182601, or balance@ohsu.edu.

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Dr. Fay Horak (left) works with study participant Peter Miller.

disease. The six-week program involves exercise three times a week, followed by a weekly education class for six weeks. There are three test periods where balance, gait and cognition, and brain imaging are assessed. The “boot camp” exercises will include boxing, tai chi, obstacle courses, aerobic or dance, and walking and talking. Participants receive $25 per testing session and $5 for each class attended. Healthy individuals, ages 65 to 95, will receive $25 per testing session. Horak says imaging of the brain allows researchers to study circulation of the brain

and how circuits come together or overlap. Researchers use a special MRI machine made for scientific research. “They look at the thickness and connecting pathways, to see if they talk to each other,” Horak says. “We study what changes in the brain are related to age and what are related to Parkinson’s.” In addition to imaging, sensors study body motion doing tasks such as walking, turning, stepping over obstacles and other challenges. Cognition research involves thinking skills on the computer and on paper. Among the many unknowns is whether cognitive

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Finally, a solution?

Homer Williams’ proposal for a homeless facility just may be the answer Portland needs By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Homer Williams wants Portland to be on the side of angels. He’s committed to fixing the homeless situation and restoring the lives of those living under miserable conditions by building support for a $100 million homeless campus at the Port of Portland. And now, with a green light from the city of Portland, he can move forward. With his business partner Dike Dame of Williams and Dame Development Inc., he hopes to give 1,400 desperate people shelter and onsite assistance from an estimated 45 nonprofit organizations. The development will be patterned after a similar facility in San Antonio, Texas, that the while visiting the city on a ever-curious Williams read business trip. Through an acabout in a local newspaper quaintance, he was able to visit

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liams says. “Three hot meals and a bed. It changes the dynamics of the police who have, in the past, picked up the homeless and taken them to jail. Or they transport them to the ER and often have to sit with them for five or six hours before the person gets treatment. Now they can take homeless people to get help.” Since his initial visit to the homeless campus in San Antonio, Williams has returned several times to see how it works and evaluate the outcomes. He’s also taken some of Portland’s key decision-makers to tour the development. In Portland, Williams hopes to build a campus on 14 acres of Terminal 1 of the Port of Portland. He envisions 700 people sleeping in shelter space and 700 people in transitional dormitory-style housing. He acknowledges hearing resistance from some critical government officials, but Williams, 71, downplays these hurdles. He totally believes in this project. “It simply requires a lot of work,” he says. “We need to find solutions. Right now, all we’re doing is pointing fingers, the business community is upset, and so are people who live near where the homeless hang out.” He believes his idea could rid the city of its current state of affairs: men, women, children and couples sleeping all over the city on sidewalks, underpasses, parks, storefronts and downtown church steps, at bus stops and train stations, in the Pearl, and on sidewalks, creating unsightly spectacles that include significant debris. It’s also dangerous for the homeless who have been the victims of attacks. “Most people think the homeless are lazy and they bum off of people,” Williams says. “They are at the lowest point you can get in life. No one wants to be there. Many have mental health problems. If they stick to the program, the outcome is very good. If we don’t have a program, they will continue to recycle and the problem will grow.” He has researched the subject extensively, including talking to the directors of agencies in Portland who deal with the homeless. “They all agree that this issue is complex, but taking homeless people to jail or the ER is not the answer,” Williams says, adding that it costs far more to house a person in jail than to restore them to society. He and Dame have detractors who disagree with their new concept, but don’t underestimate this duo. These are “high-flying” developers who have been responsible for creating an upscale, lively Pearl District and the slick high-rise neighborhood called South Waterfront, as well as the sprawling Forest Heights subdivision

in Portland’s West Hills. As a temporary housing solution, Williams says his plan to use a covered warehouse at Pier 1 has city and county support, and he hopes to have the 100,000-square-foot building ready for occupancy by October. “Ten percent of the homeless population consumes 50 percent of all homeless costs,” he says, lamenting the lack of affordable housing for the other 90 percent. “My plan is just one piece of the puzzle.” Just providing housing isn’t enough, Williams says. “Right now they are just living on the street and scrounging. They are scared at night and the way women are being preyed upon is horrible … just horrible.” Speaking of the San Antonio facility, Williams says “the people who run that facility are on the side of the angels.” He comments on watching the homeless come into the facility, blank-eyed and disheveled, depressed and forlorn. But when they leave, they look just the opposite. “They come there in the ultimate depth of misery and once they go through the program, they look like you and me,” he says. His inspiring anecdotes include mothers who were able to keep their children, graduate from high school and get better jobs. The Texas program costs $15 million a year to operate and there are almost 400 volunteers who work there. “At the San Antonio complex, the agencies work together so that a homeless person only has to sign in once to have access to resources,” Williams says. “This is just a piece of a complex puzzle. We are not warehousing people in this setup. This plan offers treatment for people to prepare them to enter a productive life in society.” More than 700 homeless people come to the San Antonio shelter every night, where they are provided with showers, lockers, toilet facilities, washing machines and 24-hour medical care. Another 750 go through programs dealing with mental health, alcohol and drug issues. “This development gives them a safe, secure way to be inside,” Williams says. There is separate housing for mothers with children, and couples. The average stay is nine months for those undergoing treatment, of which 92 percent eventually find their own housing and don’t return. Williams is soliciting donations for “Oregon Trail to Hope” from businesses and foundations, already securing commitments for millions of dollars. He has a lot more work to do. He’d like to see it fully operational in less than three years. ■

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Volunteers in need at Historic Grand Theatre

Do you love musicals, theatre, live music, film, comedy, dance and more? Do you like meeting new people, giving back and helping make memorable experiences that will last a lifetime? For decades, volunteers have been the driving force and face of cultural experiences and live entertainment at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre. Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre is seeking bright, dedicated and talented individuals to participate in a broad range of opportunities alongside theatre staff in areas of event production, customer service and hospitality, including: ■ Ushering, from greeting to ticket-taking, seating and program distribution. ■ Will call agents, with no cash handling experience needed. ■ Concessions assistants, from point-of-sale management to selling merchandise and maintaining inventory. ■ Office interns, from fil-

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre at Volunteer@EnlightenedTheatrics. org or 503-585-3427, ext. 3.

Library invites singers/songwriters to apply for show ing to poster distribution, fundraising, research and general administrative tasks.

Applications will be accepted through Saturday, Oct. 8 from area singer/songwriters performing their own original music. Up to four performers will be selected for “Un-

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iquely Original: A Celebration of Regional Singer/ Songwriters,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in Loucks Auditorium. The showcase concert will wrap up the Fall Concert Series at Salem Public Library. Each performer will be paid $50 for a 20-minute set in this professionally-produced showcase concert sponsored by the Friends of the Salem Public Library. Optional merchandise tables will also be available to each performer in the lobby, for those who wish to sell CDs or

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Bone up on your own bone health

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become so fragile and brittle that falls or slight movements like bending or stepping off a curb, or even a cough, can cause a fracture. It’s a disease with no symptoms; in fact, sometimes a broken bone

is the first sign that something is wrong. Our bones are constantly changing — new bone is formed and old bone is broken down in a process called remodeling. When we’re young, our bodies make new bone

faster than it breaks down, and our bone mass increases. Peak bone mass is attained around age 30; after that we begin to lose slightly more bone mass than we gain. The likelihood of developing osteoporosis depends on

how much bone mass we attain in our 20s and early 30s, and how quickly we lose it later in life. The higher one’s peak bone mass, the less likely we are to develop osteoporosis as we age. Bones are weakened when they contain low levels of calcium or other minerals and become porous. Osteoporosis can affect both women and men, but there are steps one can take to detect, prevent and treat it. Along with blood tests to measure calcium, hormone and other levels, doctors diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone density. The best screening test is dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). This procedure is painless, simple and gives accurate results. DXA measures the density of bones in your spine, hip and wrist — the areas most likely to be affected by osteoporosis — and it’s used to accurately follow changes in these bones over time. Physicians recommend a bone density test for: ■ Women age 60 or men age 70, regardless of whether they have risk factors. ■ Postmenopausal women with at least one risk factor for osteoporosis. ■ Men between age 50 and

70 who have at least one risk factor for osteoporosis. ■ Men or women age 50 or older with a history of a broken bone. ■ Men or women who take medications, such as prednisone, or anti-seizure drugs that are associated with osteoporosis. ■ Postmenopausal women who do not take hormone replacement therapy. ■ Women who experienced menopause at an early age. Adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D are essential to achieve and maintain healthy bones throughout life. Speak with your healthcare provider about how much calcium and vitamin D you should take. Exercise also helps build strong bones and slows bone loss. Strength training helps strengthen muscles and bones in your arms and upper spine, and weight-bearing exercises — such as walking, jogging, and stair climbing — mainly affect the bones in your legs, hips and lower spine. Other important steps to take to prevent bone loss are not smoking and avoiding excessive use of alcohol. (This article was provided by Silverton Health.) ■