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Ron and Mary Binford enjoy taking their grandkids — Harley, Westin, Jaxen and Josiah — to play miniature golf at Camp Putt. Page 1: (Left) Daren Webster makes a good bridge for his grandson Paxton’s tricycle riding adventures. (Right) The Websters go fishing with their grandchildren.

Having fun with the grandkids Here are some fun ideas for making memories with those special little ones By DEB ALLEN

Mary and Ron Binford of Springfield are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren,

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with another one on the way. “We get to put the ‘grand’ in grandparents, grandma or grandpa,” Mary Binford says. Creating unforgettable memories, like the Binfords do, takes just a little bit of effort. Here, we suggest several ideas in the South Valley area for grandparents and their grandchildren to take part in this fall.

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Oregon offers a wealth of experiences to share in the great outdoors. Hiking: Simply walking around your neighborhood can be a treat. Yet, our region offers

endless kid-friendly trails to enjoy western Oregon’s beauty. Simply use your favorite online search engine (such as Google) and type in “kid friendly trails near me.” For instance, AllTrails.com lists “Best Kid Friendly Trails near Eugene” with information on Mount Pisgah, Spencer Butte, Pre’s Trail, and Delta Ponds, to name a few. “Best Kid Friendly Trails near Corvallis” lists Bald Hill, 560 Loop, The Old Growth Trail, and many more. Near Lebanon we find McDowell Creek Trail, and for Albany, Takena Landing Park is a

favorite. The William L. Finley Wildlife Refuge 10 miles south of Corvallis off Highway 99W offers many trails and wildlife viewing areas. Biking: Several bike paths in our area offer lovely paved routes, free of motorized traffic, which makes them safer for youngsters. Willamalane’s Middle Fork Path between Clearwater Park and Dorris Ranch provides a four-mile route along the Willamette River. Eugene’s Willamette River Trail is a 12-mile section through the beautiful parks of Delta Ponds, Skinners, Alton

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coming for a visit. If you don’t know a farmer personally, multiple open-tothe-public, kid-friendly farms exist throughout Benton, Linn and Lane counties. For a list, visit pumpkinpatchesandmore.org Fish hatcheries: Many families love visiting fish hatcheries. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hatcheries offer some of the best bird, wildlife and fish viewing opportunities in North America. Call ODFW at 800-720-ODFW (6339) to find out visitor information for the ones nearest you. In addition to the usual pond viewing and guided tours, Willamette Hatchery near Oakridge offers a nine-hole miniature golf course depicting the salmon life cycle. Speaking of miniature golf, both outdoor and indoor facilities can be found throughout our areas. In Eugene: Camp Putt, 541-852-4653, and Putters, 541-688-8901. In Albany: Lakeshore 541-926-4631. In Monmouth: PuttSkee’s, 503-838-5888. Public swimming pools, both outdoor and indoor also provide great fun for families. Contact your local parks and rec departments to find out locations and hours. And for our final outdoor activity idea, go fly a kite. Visit your local toy and hobby store.

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Above, most children love the water, so brave the public pool, like Roxanne Pedersen and her grandchildren, Wyatt and Avery Jensen of Oakridge, who played at Willamalane Lively Splash pool. Below, Abram, Kinsley, Camryn and Paxton never tire of hearing their grandma Patti Webster read to them.

Indoor activities

Cool and rainy days may warrant seeking out indoor activities. In addition to the local indoor pools, we recommend these ideas. Public libraries: Call your library to find out when their children’s story hours may be. Pick out books to read at home together. College sporting events: Bring your grandchild to attend a college event for a sport they are interested in.

Open gyms: Many parks and recreation departments as well as private venues offer various open gym activities. For example, Bounce Gymnastics, 329 W. 3rd Ave., Eugene, is a popular destination for children of all ages to get to jump and fly on all types of colorful, bouncy equipment. Get Air is a popular trampoline park in Eugene as is S&K Wacky in Corvallis.

right at home. Treasure hunts: Kids love hunts. Create a series of riddles with clues, each one leading to the next. The final destination can bring them to a special prize. This can be a fun way to give them a birthday gift. You can also create a scavenger hunt – for those too young to read you can draw or copy pictures of objects they must find. Photo albums: Pull out the old family albums to look through together. Children will enjoy seeing pictures of their parents when they were children. Cooking and baking: Children love helping with food prep. Often, busy parents can’t make time to include their young children in helping with meals. Teach your youngsters how to crack eggs. Just be ready to fish out the shell pieces. Card games and board games: Great card games for beginners are Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and War. Jewelry box stories: Go through your jewelry box and tell the stories that go with

different pieces of jewelry. Perhaps one day, they will receive the heirloom as a gift. Birdhouses and feeders: Put together special houses and feeders for birds and put them out in the yard together. Let the kids paint them with washable paints but then protect the finish by applying a sealant. Paint rocks: Kids love painting rocks of all sizes. Spread out a big old blanket to protect the floor. Use washable paints like tempera or acrylic, but again, finish with a sealant. Reading: Read as much as possible. Kids love to read. Secondhand stores and garage sales are great places to find books at low cost. In fact, here’s another idea – go thrift shopping with your grandkids. Creating unforgettable memories do not have to cost a dime – we just need to instill a bit of imagination. “True story,” says Mary Binford; “Papa plays in all mud puddles with the grandkids.” Indeed, grandchildren give grandparents the opportunity to remain “young at heart.” ■

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Be proud of your philanthropy. Don’t be what I call “philanonymous” — a person or family who remains anonymous regarding their charitable giving. Please allow your name and the amounts of your gifts to be known to the community-at-large. That will inspire the rest of us to follow your charitable lead. “Give Happily Ever After” (credit to O, The Oprah Magazine, Sept. 2017). Read #1 above again. Let’s not leave a mess for our loved ones — and let’s do leave a mass (of money) for our local nonprofits. Even better, let’s give it now, before our own “now what?” day arrives. (Craig Cline lives in Salem and writes regularly about donation to nonprofit organizations. He can be reached at 503-364-2448.) ■

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Fighting for better care in facilities By LEE BLIVEN II

A husband is worried about his wife who has become ill. She needs extended care until she can fully recover. It is recommended that she be placed in a long-term residential center to recuperate. Visiting daily, the husband notices that his wife is not getting her proper medication and is often left in bed unattended. She is scared and becoming more ill. He tells the facility manager he wants to take her home. Management forbids his entry and calls the police when the husband says he is going in to see his wife. The police arrive

Family members and caregivers want better treatment for residents. All need to be treated and handcuff the husband. I am with respect and know that they watching all of this from anoth- are safe where they live or work. er building in the same facility Caregivers are understaffed where my 94-year-old mother and often under-trained. They lives. I start to intervene but am can’t get to residents in a timely stopped. I call the state ombuds- manner, even when it is an man to tell her the story. emergency. As one caregiver The Eugene Weekly picks up remarked to a family member, the story and runs it in May as a fire alarm was blaring, “I 2017. Here is a link if you want have no idea what to do. I’ve to read it: eugeneweekly. never done this before.” com/2017/05/04/a-system-of-neShe and all the residents were glect. locked within, vulnerable, not After the story is printed, ma- knowing who could help or prony come forward to tell their tect them. own stories of abuse and misOregon needs to provide more treatment in long-term care. oversight by DHS (Department

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of Human Services) and develop a way to hold facilities accountable. Until there is a standardized way to assess residents’ needs and abilities, they may be placed in situations that are unsafe for them and those around them. Residents Rights are guaranteed by the federal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law. This list should be prominently displayed with emergency numbers, so families, residents and caregivers know their basic rights and what to do when they are disrespected or neglected. We are hoping to promote more safety, dignity and respect to all who must live in long-term

ShelterCare opens new day services program ShelterCare opened the new Uhlhorn Day Services Center in early September. It is the area’s only day services center that accepts Medicaid, caring for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and other cognitive disabilities. “As the needs of the community have evolved, ShelterCare is filling a local gap in care for people living with memory challenges and cognitive disabilities,” says Susan Ban, executive director. “The program provides the activities and compassionate care patients need and an important day-time respite for caregivers.” Uhlhorn is located inside Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1250 West 18th Ave., Eugene. Services provided by the Uhlhorn Day Services team are individualized to meet each client’s needs and goals, including

care coordination, nursing consultation and health assessments, referrals to care providers and other community services, optional cognitive assessments and rehabilitation, nutrition assessments and referrals, lunch and snacks, medication assistance, monthly dental clinic, therapeutic activities, support groups, community outings and transportation assistance. The program also includes family and caregiver support referrals and support groups. “It takes a village to provide support and an adult day service is one way for the caregiver and the senior or disabled adult to access support and be reminded that they are not alone on their journey,” says Emrielle VanCleave, program manager. The opening of the Uhlhorn Day Services Center is a shift in services ShelterCare has

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The program is open to individuals on Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan, private insurance or private pay. Uhlhorn Day Services Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 541-345-4244 or visit sheltercare.org for more information.

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ShelterCare has served the Eugene-Springfield community since 1970. The organization offers programs and services to families and individuals who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness, along with adults with a mental illness or a brain injury. Last year, ShelterCare served 1,242 individuals in six different programs. For more information, visit sheltercare.org. ■

care facilities, by submitting our stories to the state ombudsmen and state legislators. Some progress is being made because of these stories being told. Follow this link for more: eugeneweekly.com/2017/11/09/no-neglect. If you are interested in what we are doing, or have a story you would like to share, please contact Lee Bliven II at leebliven2@gmail.com. Together, we are striving to make changes to the system to improve the care and quality of life in long-term care facilities.

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Making your life easier Apps, household items are designed to help with differentlyabled individuals By VANESSA SALVIA

When people think of disability services, they usually jump to things like ride services, inhome care, government services and help paying for utilities. But other lesser-knowns services also aid in making life easier and more enjoyable.

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CEO Tom Keating and his team at Cognitopia were funded to develop applications for students with cognitive disabilities such as autism and other intellectual disadvantages. What they’ve developed though, has uses beyond that population. The company’s life management software can also help older adults remember their medicine schedule, schedule tasks, get reminders and visually see how to do something that they don’t do frequently. These all help to live a more independent and stress-free life. “Goal Guide, one of the apps in the platform, allows people to track self-care activities like taking medicine, personal hygiene, showers or keeping track of things like exercises you need to do as part of recovery from surgery or a fall or something,” Keating says. “Those are things people have trouble doing.” Developing healthy routines

innovations can make normal everyday tasks more fun and easier. It’s easy to laugh at the “made for TV” items like hard-boiled egg peelers. There’s a perception from the non-disabled community that these items aren’t needed, or are just for “lazy” people, but in reality, items like these can be a blessing to people who have arthritis or other limited movement. As for the egg peeler, this one has good reviews: thegrommet. com/the-negg. Here are some other items we COURTESY PHOTO found with crossover appeal beMembers of the local Cognitopia team in Eugene — Joshua Taylor, Eric Smith, tween the general population Bryan Kreitlow, Tom Keating and Julie Henning. and people with limited abilities. those with others. such as taking medicine or do“It’s in essence a private social ing exercises can be barriers for network that other people can a few reasons. One is that people simply for- plug into and add to your portfoget, so the reminders of an app lio to help you remember things like Goal Guide are helpful. you may have lost track of,” They may not really be sure Smith says. what they are supposed to do, so For example, a person switchit helps to have a visual remind- es to a new caregiver could use er of the taks. It also tracks this app. The information in what’s actually been done. their MyLife portfolio can be “That data point on completshared easily with the new careing a goal is available to you as giver, allowing for routines and well as other people in care sup- processes to be continued in a port roles,” Keating says. “It supportive way. makes people more indepenSmith says other ways the app dent and helps the caregiver be can be used include making lists Automatic card shuffler No more will you have to say more efficient in providing sup- with photos, connecting grandport as well, so you know when children with their parents, for no to playing cards because of someone is in in their groove or those who might not always re- your arthritis or limited dexterimember who they’re talking to ty. An automatic card shuffler needs help.” uses battery power to shuffle up Routines, another of Cognito- on the phone. Organizing tools pia’s apps, provides the visual like this can help avoid being to two decks of standard playing element — simple cues to pertriggered by confusion or stress. cards: amazon.com/Brybelform different tasks of daily ly-Deck-Automatic-Card-Shuf“The routines, the goals, the fler/dp/B009W1RQNC. living. portfolio helps keep it all right “You can get a routine that there for you and everybody’s a Touch-free automatic senshows you how to cook someclick away to be there as supthing or shows you physical port,” Smith says. sor soap pump This soap dispenser uses battherapy for stretching or mobiliVisit cognitopia.com to learn ty,” says Eric Smith, chief oper- more about the apps, which tery power and a sensor to autoating officer. soon will be available for smart matically dispense soap. Users Another Cognitopia app, don’t have to be able to push phones. MyLife, is designed to help map down on a pump to access the Adaptive technology items soap: amazon.com/simplehuout different aspects of a person’s lives and goals, then share Around the house, new man-Touch-Free-Automatic-Lav-

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that it is locked in place and secure. This one uses strong suction cups, which makes it easy to install and remove, and it can also be packed along for travel: amazon.com/Carex-Locking-Suction-Assistance-Entering/dp/B004SI98XA/

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For those who like to garden, but weak hands and wrists make it difficult, a tool like this arm supporter has a cuff that decreases strain on wrists and fingers. It connects with other Easi Grip gardening tools to make them more comfortable to use and increase leverage when using a hand tool: amazon.com/Easi-Grip-Arm-Support-Cuff/dp/B00366NEPI/

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If the power goes out, you need to be able to see where you’re going well enough to get to your flashlight. It’s not realistic that someone would always have a flashlight right at hand. With this tool, that’s no longer a concern. This power failure light goes on automatically when the power goes out and can be used as a flashlight. You don’t need to turn it on with a switch, and you can put it somewhere that is not normally welllit, such as a hallway or stairwell: amazon.com/Datexx-Sentina-Emergency-Flashlight-LED-92MB/dp/ B000M7SWTM.

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Turning door knobs can be surprisingly hard for people with arthritis or limited mobility. This tool turns knobs into levers for either right- or left-handed people, so a door can be opened without turning or by using an elbow: amazon. com/Ableware-Doorknob-Handle-Extender-754161002/dp/ B000PGRKZW.

device will add it to your list. You can also add errands, such as going to the bank or post office. When you push the print button, the list is printed with errands at the top and food items by category. No writing necessary: amazon.com/ SmartShopper-Grocery-Organizer-Embedded-Thermal/dp/ B000NTFW4C.

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This is an interesting product that uses your own voice to tell you who is calling. It’s ideal for people with vision impairment or for those who may not wish to get across the room to answer the phone if they don’t know who is calling. The device allows users to record up to 50 customized announcements to identify phone numbers who are likely to call. You can also leave personalized outgoing messages for specific callers. If the number isn’t recognized, the product announces, “Number Unknown” (usually telemarketers) and “Number Blocked” when people block their caller ID: assistivetechnologyservices.com/talkingcallerid. html.

Smart Shopper grocery list organizer

Grocery shopping is something that’s nice to do without assistance. This tool means you don’t need pad and paper and a handwritten list for shopping. It can add items to your list through voice recordings and automatically categorizes them. Say things like “milk,” and the

Developmental Disabilities Services provides Lane County residents with adult foster care, adult protective services, case management, child foster care, personal support workers. It’s located at 125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene. Call 541-682-3695 or visit landcounty.org/residents/ health_and_wellness/ developmental_disabilities. The State of Oregon provides developmental disabilities services such as housing help, employment services, transportation services for adults and children and in-home care for children. Visit Oregon.gov/dhs/ seniors-disabilities/DD/Pages/ index.aspx.

For help paying utilities, contact Lane County Energy Assistance, at Lane County Human Services, 151 W. 7th Ave., Room 560, Eugene. Call 541-682-3378 or send an email to energy@ co.lane.or.us. Learn more at lanecounty.org.

Disability services in Linn County Linn County Department of

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Disability services in Benton County

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Of note Next month: Learn more about hearing loop technology and how it can help those with hearing loss to feel less isolated, especially in large rooms.

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Facing the reality of mortality By B. LEE COYNE, MSW

final dream vacation to savor. There’s no reason not to enjoy A close church friend of mine our ultimate chapter. It outclassjust found out that she has impairments be? What vital un- es self-pity. finished business remains? How Life review — This is a great melanoma. The severity of the cancer re- will I figure out managing these time to reflect on our mains an unknown, but diagno- answers and my unfinished mini-achievements and ability sis produces a lot of fear. business? to overcome setbacks. Let our Some of you might one day Social roles — Within our cir- own success stories inspire cle, what skills must I pass on to those we leave behind. That beface similar news, or be with comes our legacy and maybe others? We all need to plan for someone who does. What will understudies in the play of life. material for the eulogy. you do with this type of news? We must all say farewell. Yet Offspring — These may well Longevity is not of our making. Mortality is a given for us be painful moments for many. A how well we fare is largely a all. goodbye doesn’t need to be apol- matter of the attitudes we have When we ponder the prospect ogetic. Leaving a meaningful cultivated. of impending death, each of us legacy helps. This might be a Such is our endgame. may respond differently. Howev- special recipe, a photo album er, we can all work through (B. Lee Coyne attended many with captions, or voice recordings that leave advice for future funerals during his 35 years as a some of these basic questions. generations. Timeline — How much time medical social worker, including Bucket list travel — Select a do I have left? What will my hospice service in Roseburg.) ■

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Susan Goes, executive director. “Cottage Theatre has had many sold-out shows in recent years, and we are eager to add additional seats and update our facility so that it is even more comfortable for our growing numCottage Theatre, 700 Village ber of patrons.” Dr., Cottage Grove, has been Cottage Theatre’s current anawarded a grant of $40,075 from nual attendance is approximately 11,000 people, with just 30 the Oregon Cultural Trust in percent coming from Cottage support of a planned remodeling project to expand auditoriGrove. The planned remodel um seating, improve audience will add 50 new seats and allow sightlines, and upgrade techni- the theatre to increase patron cal and safety features. visits to Cottage Grove by 4,000 The 36-year-old community each year. theatre in Cottage Grove was “A remodeling project of this one of 87 grantees in this year’s magnitude is a big challenge for Cultural Development Grants, a small nonprofit organization and one of only six organizalike Cottage Theatre,” says Mark tions to be awarded more than Allen, board treasurer, “and will $40,000. require strong support from maOther major grants were given ny donors to accomplish. Receiving this Oregon Culturto Portland’s August Wilson Red al Trust award is a huge confiDoor Project, Medford’s Butte dence builder as we get ready to Creek Mill Foundation, the Eugene Ballet, Eugene’s Shedd In- launch further fundraising stitute for the Arts, and the Ore- efforts.” gon Shakespeare Festival in The Oregon Cultural Trust was Ashland. established by the state legisla“We are absolutely thrilled to ture in 2001 as a way to provide receive this significant support ongoing funding for arts and and vote of confidence from the cultural institutions across Oregon. ■ Oregon Cultural Trust,” says

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OCTOBER Sept. 25 Grief Recovery Seminar, 7 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 390 Vernal St., Eugene. Free. Alightintuition. com/grief-recovery-eugene.

Monthly Gardening Seminar, “Native plants in an ornamental garden,” 7 p.m., OSU Extension Service-Lane County, 996 Jefferson St., Eugene. Free. 541344-5859 or lanemg@oregonstate.edu.

Pre-Planning for Pet Needs in a Personal Emergency, 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.

Sept. 27 Bob Welch, “The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury’s One-Man High Jump Revolution,” 6:30 p.m., Corvalls-Benton County Public Library, 645 Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free.

Sept. 29 DIY Books: A Zine-making (also Oct. 26) Hilltop Big Band Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., Main Meeting playing swing, Latin, jazz and Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public rock, 7:30 p.m., The Old World Deli, CorLibrary, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. vallis. Free. 541-766-6793. “Shrek the Musical,” through Oct. 28, Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. 9:45 a.m., Cozy Cove Beach Front Sunday, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Resort Inn, 515 Inlet Ave., Lincoln City. Dr., Cottage Grove. $25/$15. CottagetWalk the beach to Roads End. Moss- heatre.org or 541-942-8001. backs.org. Music ala Carte: Yuri Liberzon, guitar, eBooks and More: Drop In, 4:30 to noon, Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Downtown Eugene SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Free. Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. (through Oct. 7) “An Ideal Husband,” Oregon Fossils Show and Tell, 5:30 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd p.m., Sheldon Branch Library, Eugene. St., Corvallis. $16-$16. Majestic.org. Also at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Bethel Branch Preston and Gwen, 6:30 p.m., Eugene Library. 541-682-5450. Elks Lodge, 2470 W. 11th St., Eugene. (also Oct. 17) Cork’s Crew, 6 p.m., $3/$5. Embers Supper Club, 1811 Hwy. Rock and Roll Dance Party with RIFFLE, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-6825450.

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Newcomers Club, 10 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. Speaker from Teen Challenge, recovery services.

Open microphone musical benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Springfield. Donations taken.

Intro to Online Genealogy, 6 p.m., Bethel Branch Library; 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Sheldon Branch Library; 1 p.m. Oct. 28, Downtown Eugene Public Library. 541682-5450.

Music ala Carte: OSU Music Faculty Showcase, noon, Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Free.

Windfall Reading Series: Dawn Marlan and Henry Alley, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free.

Cravings, Weight Gain and the AAUW: Questions answered Blood Sugar Roller Coaster, 2 about November voting issues, a nonpartisan overview, 10:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eua.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, gene. Free. 541-682-5318. 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. Beyond Fake News: How We Find AcMossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., curate Information about the World, Courtsports, 2728 Pheasant Blvd., 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public LiSpringfield. See the mural and storm brary, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-6825450. drain art. Mossbacks.org.

Cataracts and Your Eyes, 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.

OSU Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. $5+. Liberalarts.oregonstate.edu.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony, students from the orchestra audition for the “Stars of the Orchestra” concert in February, 7 p.m., Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis. Free. Femmes-noir novelist Val Brooks, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Li-

Free Medicare Class, hosted (through Oct. 14) Eugene Health by OCWCOG and SHIBA, 6:30 and Wellness Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wheeler Pavilion, Lane Events Center, to 8:30 p.m., LBCC Lebanon Annex, 44 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Free. Bring Industrial Way, Lebanon. 541-812-0849 nonperishable food and receive extra to reserve a seat. door prize drawing ticket. Retired Senior Providers of Lane Yarn and Thread, 3 to 5 p.m., Shel- County, “Aging Gracefully or Disgracedon Branch Library; 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 20, fully,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. Free. Bethel Branch Library. 541-682-5450. 541-342-1983. Chintimini Fall Fashion Show, 1 to 3 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $15. 541-766-6959. Writing Workshop: Turning a True Story into Fiction or Memoir, 3 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.

Mossback Volkssport Club, 5 Branford Marsalis Quartet, p.m., Driftwood Shores Resort, 7:30 p.m., Austin Auditorium, (also Oct. 18) One-on-One Job Hunt 88416 1st Ave., Florence. Walk the “CirLaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Help, 4 to 6 p.m. by appointment, cles in the Sand” labyrinth. Mossbacks. Corvallis. Liberalarts.oregonstate.edu Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th org. or 541-737-5592. and Olive. 541-682-5450.

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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene. Walk at Alton Baker Park. Mossbacks.org.

Eugene Symphony Guild’s Fall Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., Eugene. $15. eugenesymphonyguild.org.

Oregon Coast Trail, 2 p.m., Downtown Music ala Carte: Baroque flutStephanie Kuehn: Young Adult ThrillEugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. ist Kimary Fick and Friends, er Writer, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Free. noon, Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Free. Protect Your Privacy on Social Internet Security and Virus Media, 3 p.m., Downtown Eugene Free Medicare Class, hosted Protection, 6 p.m., Campbell Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. by OCWCOG and SHIBA, 10 a.m. Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541to noon, Pastega Cancer Center, Good 682-5318. Samaritan Hospital, 501 NW Elks Dr., Corvallis. 541-812-0849 to reserve a seat.

Lane County Chapter, National, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. Federal Employee Health Benefits Program insurance vendors will discuss Open Enrollment.

Portland Youth Philharmonic, 3 p.m., Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis. $5.

Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, 455 Alexander Loop, Eugene. 541913-9070. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Happy Valley. Mossbacks.org. (also Oct. 21) Halloween Tea, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. Smjhouse.org. (through Oct. 28) Philomath Open Studios, noon to 5 p.m. Free. philomathopenstudios.com. And Now Here at Home: Immigration in Oregon – Where We’ve Been and Where We Are Today, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.

Campbell Center trip: Indoor Skydiving, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $27 plus cost of iFly (approximately $60). 541-682-5318.

Community Philosophy Circle: What’s Luck Got to do with It? 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free.

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Diggin it

Digging deep into the October garden By GRACE PETERSON

bruises, sometimes unaware of Through years of observation, how they got there. We’re used I’ve concluded that we who gar- to it. den possess similar human October is one of the best traits. months of the year to right many of the wrongs in the garden. For example, we have thick The weather has cooled and skin, which we need to endure the myriad frustrations Mother hopefully we’ve had some decent rainfall to moisten the soil. Nature heaps on our wellThe leaves are falling, gifting us thought-out plans. The scenario goes something with the perfect organic mulch to carpet the bare soil and blanlike this: We’re heading off to ket our plant babies. bed with high hopes of seeing Maybe most importantly, in that first bloom on our tenderly-tended clematis the following October the blunders are still morning, only to be greeted obvious, so we can remember with a heartbreaking case of what we need to do. This is often “clematis wilt” instead. not the case in the spring. Or, thanks to an enterprising So, what am I doing this mole, we’re almost tripping over month? I’m digging deep (pun a freshly-deposited mound of intended) to employ my designer’s eye so I can relocate several dirt located dead-center in an misplaced perennials. otherwise pristine pathway. It seems that perennials alAnother scenario might include hoping for a handful of ways grow either taller or wider blueberries only to discover than expected once they have PHOTO BY GRACE PETERSON we’ve fed the local bird popula- some time to settle in. October is a good time to move plants around because the soil is soft and you can still get a feel for where to place tion instead. your plants, such as this hardy geranium that loves to sprawl and needed more space than it was getting. Yes, these things happen, even to seasoned gardeners. All The dwarf Meadowsweet (Filipendula palmata ‘Kakome’) I the time. purchased two years ago has Gardeners also possess a laudable work ethic. We’re not afraid never produced its puffy pink to get our hands dirty and fix flowers. I’ve concluded that I our blunders. Aches and pains planted it in too much shade, so For instance, ‘Patricia’ hardy may slow us down, but mentally it’s getting moved to a spot with geranium loves to sprawl and we’ve already finished the job. a half-day sun and I’m crossing needs a lot more space than I’m my fingers. Every gardener has war stories with the scars to prove it. currently providing it. I’ll also be digging holes for Just look at a gardener’s hands. I will move some of her neigh- some of the plants that were boring plants to remedy this. You’ll see scratches or a band growing in pots over the summer but first I’ll have to move I also have to move the Tenaid, probably incurred from that nessee Coneflower (Echinacea lots of other plants around to heirloom rose with the long make room for them. canes that didn’t get tied up be- tennesensis) because it grows cause we got distracted with way too tall for a front-of-theIt’s an ongoing project and I weeding and forgot. border plant. love every minute of it. Well alAt any given time, the gardenJust to keep things interesting, most. I could do without the er deals with at least three or some plants over-perform while bruises. ■ four scratches, pokes, slivers or others underperform.

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Clarification An article about Mae Yih incorrectly identified her family’s journey to the United States. Yih’s father had started

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Enjoy your own private apartment surrounded by your favoritie things. Meet new friends and get all the help you need from our qualified staff, 24-hours each day. Timberhill Place provides three delicious meals each day, weekly housekeeping and linen services, scheduled transportation, all utilities and a full range of personal services. All this in a beautiful building, with a monthly rent you’ll find surprisingly affordable. Call 541-753-1488 for more information and a personal tour. Come discover Assisted Living at Timberhill Place!

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“This is a very common condition and there are many treatment options to choose from that are fairly simple.” Dr. Ross Wopat

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An injection of medication on the side of the penis can also be used to create an erection. The medication must be injected immediately before sex, but according to Wopat, the treatment is typically painless and creates a natural-feeling erection for the majority of men.

Urethral suppository

The same medication that is used in a penile injection is also available as a tiny pill that can be inserted into the urethra, the interior portion of the penis that carries urine out of the body. The medication is absorbed and creates an erection, however the success rate is lower than when using an injection. There are also surgical options, but Wopat says surgery is usually a last resort and men typically have a good result with one of the options above. With any treatment for ED, Wopat cautions men to talk to their doctor before purchasing devices or supplements. “This is a very common condition and there are many treatment options to choose from that are fairly simple,” he says. “It can be helpful for a spouse or significant other to be involved in the decision making and encourage him to talk to the doctor to find a solution.”

(Ross Wopat offers a range of urological services, with a particular interest in kidney stone surgery, reconstructive operations to treat urethral stricture disease, male incontinence and erectile dysfunction.) ■

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Notable women of Linn County

Who influenced the larger community in the 19th and 20th centuries?

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Lottie Dennick owned a brickyard and used this business card to garner business. Bricks from her yard were used in the foundation of the Benton County Courthouse.

By VANESSA SALVIA In our September issue, we featured former Oregon legislator Mae Yih, and the contributions she made to Linn County and the state. Who are some of the other women to have made an important impact on Linn County in the 19th and 20th centuries? Here, we offer three short profiles on Linn County women and their contributions.

The United Brethren Church opened Philomath College in 1867. In 1889, though, conflict caused a split between the liberal and radical faculty members. The liberals continued with Philomath College and the radicals formed the College of Philomath. James Keezel, her husband, became president of College of

Sarah Loggan Keezel

Sarah Keezel was born April 9, 1859 in Polk City, Iowa, and died Jan. 3, 1946 in Benton County. She’s buried in Mount Union Cemetery in Philomath. Keezel’s unique story is that she became a college president at a time when it was not common for women to hold such positions.

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Philomath, but was killed the following year when he fell from scaffolding during the building’s construction. Sarah Keezel, who had been principal of the college’s art department, soon received a letter of support from some of the students and faculty, and became president of College of Philomath. When a fire burned down the college two years later, Keezel allowed her residence to be used for classes, and remained president until 1897. She then resigned to become postmaster of Philomath, even publishing her own postcards.

Lottie A. Dennick

Sarah Keezel later became Lottie Dennick was born in postmaster of Philomath, publishing August 1842 and died March 20, her own postcards, such as this one of 1917. She’s buried in Crystal Main Street in Philomath.

Lake Cemetery in Corvallis. She was awarded a Life Diploma in 1874, authorizing her to teach in any public school in Oregon throughout her life. The letter of authorization states that she is “a lady of good moral character” with the “requisite experience and success in teaching” to be awarded a Life Diploma.” Dennick later owned a brickyard, and bricks from her yard were used in the foundation of the Benton County Courthouse. She wrote a note to this effect on the back of one of her business cards in 1888. The card was placed in a time capsule in the courthouse. The front of the card stated, “Good Brick Kept Constantly on Hand at Mrs. L.A. Dennick’s Brick Yard Near the Flouring Mill, on the New Ferry Road South of Corvallis.”

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Sarah Keezel became president of College of Philomath after her husband died in an accident, leaving the position vacant.

for the right of disabled children to have an education. The legislation passed, and Roberts became legislative aide to state Sen. Frank Roberts. The pair later married. Roberts became a Multnomah County Commissioner in 1978 Barbara Roberts and was elected to the Oregon Oregon’s first female governor House of Representatives in was born and raised in Corval1981. ■ lis. Roberts was governor 199195, after defeating David FrohnOf note mayer in the 1990 election. Roberts’ career in politics Who would you add came about when she sought an to this list? How have education for her 14-year-old women contributed to autistic son and the state was the larger Linn County not willing to provide one. community? Send your Roberts took leave from her thoughts to Michelle Te, job as an office manager at a general manager, mte@ construction company to lobby nwseniornews.com.

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If the answer is yes, Timberhill Place Assisted Living Community in Corvallis may be the right place for you. We are looking for a few good volunteers to enhance our activity program. If you like working with seniors and have one or two free hours to spare each month this could be the opportunity that you are looking for. Must be 18 years or older and willing to submit a criminal background check. If interested, contact Ashley at 541-753-1488 or send an e-mail to tmbrpl@proaxis.com for more information.

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National pet organization benefits Oregon shelters Two Oregon pet shelters participate in the National Pets for the Elderly Foundation (PFE), which continues its mission to match seniors and adoptable pets. Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene and Oregon Humane Society in Portland are supporting partners of the organization, which is launching a new branding campaign to help meets its financial goals. The campaign will help increase awareness and engagement among potential adopters, donors and participating shelters. PFE was founded by the late Ayrum (Avvy) Katz in 1992, whose vision was to provide companionship to older adults through pet ownership, while saving the lives of companion animals in shelters. The organization is on track to hit 80,000 adoptions since it expanded nationally in 2002.

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“Mr. Katz personally understood the importance of animal companionship for senior citizens living alone, says Susan Kurowski, PFE executive director. “He asserted that the dogs of his golden years, first Caesar and then Sammy, were not only his best friends, but also that their company positively impacted his mental and physical health, and he wanted to share that positive experience with other seniors.” PFE pays a portion of the fee at the two Oregon shelters for those 60 and older to adopt a companion dog or cat, including pre-adoption veterinary exams and spay/neuter. It relies on funding from many foundations, grants and individual donors. The foundation is hoping to continue to expand its program reach to include several shelters in each of the 50 states by 2019, but this will require an increase in financial resources. “In order to expand our reach and services, we require additional funding,” Kurowski says. “To help generate that funding, we’re in the process of implementing a brand awareness campaign that includes the launch of a newly-refreshed website, the addition of PFE social media channels, a donor appeal and online advertising.” For more information and to donate, visit petsfortheelderly.org. ■

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Money management program needs volunteers Program services are personalized, confidential and safe Oregon Money Management provides free assistance to adults ages 18 and older with personal money management tasks through specially trained and certified volunteers. Program services are personalized, confidential and safe The local Money Management Program, hosted by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) serving Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities maintain peace of mind, independence, and protection against fraud and financial exploitation. Volunteers are needed to administer the program and make a difference in the life of a vulnerable adult. Volunteers have flexible schedules and can take time off for vacations and travel. Volunteers can work as little as two hours a week and may choose the day of the week and time they volunteer. Contact Tammy Wright, 541924-8470, for more information. ■

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Adopt me

Foxy is a quiet, polite older kitty about 13 years old, with a beautiful Russian-blue type of coat. After her owner lost his home, Foxy came to CRAN in the hopes of finding a happy spot to live out her golden years. She absolutely loves to hang out in a soft, cushy spot, preferably with the sun shining on her dense, gorgeous coat. She is pleased to allow her humans to brush her softly and provide her with plenty of pets. Foxy does not like other cats. She needs a quiet home where she can be the queen kitty of your world, and a patient adopter who will give her time to acclimate so that her charm-

Meet PJ, a soulful, sweet boy who is going to make someone very happy. He just had a short foster stay and chilled out with the family dog and had lots of cuddle time and walks — two things he loves to do. This handsome 55-pound pup has a big heart filled with love. He just turned 7 and has very good manners. This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship. To meet PJ or learn more about him from our expert adoption staff, please visit First Avenue Shelter today. First Avenue Shelter is open for adoptions and visits from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to

Foxy

ing personality shines through. Foxy has tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV, and has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed – plus you get a free vet visit. Her adoption fee is $60, which allows us to continue to help cats in need. Send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org or call 541-225-4955 option 1 for more information on how to meet Foxy. ■

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The 2nd annual Eugene Health & Wellness Expo is being held on October 13th and 14th in the Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane Events Center. Show hours are10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Admission is FREE so come and learn how to live longer, better and happier through both traditional and alternative medicine and methods.

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