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Students and elder churchgoers are both in a demographic of being “vulnerable populations.” When you are praying at your house of worship, or studying in class with your teacher, the last thing you expect is for someone to show up (often with a white power ideology) carrying AK-47s, AR-15s and ammunition belts designed to exact maximum damage. Gray Panther organizers believe two suggested “helps” in fighting this problem are better mental health services and funding, and online platforms preventing “live streaming” mass shootings (something the mosque shooter utilized in New Zealand). These are both good ideas. However, as we have seen from the Las Vegas music concert mass shooting, to the synagogue, church and school shootings — the quintessential element at work in each case is assault weapons and high caliber magazines. We need strong, effective gun control laws here in the United States, from Salem, Oregon, to Washington, D.C. But it is also a fact that the largest corporate donor to Donald Trump’s successful 2016 presidential campaign was the $30 million donation from the National Rifle Association. Some Gray Panthers members recently visited U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer with Moms Demand Action, to present petitions for Congress to finally stand up and take action. Many of us were struck by the irony
ws needed of a 90-year-old parishioner killed by the shooter at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh who had survived the Holocaust, only to be slain in church with her friends and neighbors. Enough! As older adults in our state (our organizing committee ranged in age from 61 to 75 years), we believe we need to join hands with Parkland students Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg, and take our country — and our democracy — back from those elements and politicians who only see youth and elders alike as acceptable “collateral damage.” The Second Amendment was written by a group of wise men. But we need to be wiser. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler recently talked to us (briefly, in a downtown elevator) about our PSU conference, giving specific suggestions for groups and resources to utilize and help us. We appreciate our mayor’s timely suggestions. As Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (himself the victim of gun violence in June 1968, at age 42, after his brother and Dr. King were both likewise killed) once said that in our short time on this planet one of the best tasks we can set for ourselves is to adhere to what Aeschylus advised centuries ago, “To make gentler the life of the world.” ☸ (Lew Church is coordinator of Oregon Gray Panthers. He can be reached at pob40011@juno.com.)
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The headline on the ad read, “Volunteer! Help Children Read.” “Hey, that sounds like fun. I bet I could do that,” I thought when I saw the ad in the Concordia News. But I’m no teacher. What could I really do? Would I be in a classroom, choose my own books? Would the teacher guide me? How much time would it take? Here’s what I found out: I’m in a classroom, I can choose my own books and word games or use those provided, I have guidance and input from the teacher, and I’m in class about eight hours every week but I could be there as few as four. Volunteers who earn a stipend serve about 10 hours a week. When I contacted Metropolitan Family Service, which administers the AARP Experience Corps program, I learned that it’s nationwide
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3 — PZAZZ GLOBAL FOLK DANCING, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Marshall Exercise Room, Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. $2. 360-216-6264.
4 — TEXTILE EXCHANGE: OPENING RECEPTION, 5 p.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland. 503-9885123.
HEIRLOOM SEEDS, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Garden Home Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. Register: tinyurl.com/ghlseeds. OREGON SYMPHONY AT THE ZOO, 7 p.m. $29+. zooconcerts.com.
5 — SQUARE DANCE LESSONS, 7 p.m., Oak Grove Community Center, 14496 SE Cedar Ave., Milwaukie. $6. connierodgers@comcast.net.
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8 — VIKING PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bergen Dining Room, Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave., Portland. $8/$4. Free parking.
6 — FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION FOR JACOB HERRING AND CHRIS STEVENS, 5 to 9 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.
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SHIBA PRESENTATION, 5:45 p.m., Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd., Portland. 503-988-5123.
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CRAFTING DELICIOUS TEAS, 11:30 a.m., Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Road. 503-988-5123.
PRIME TIMERS DINING CLUB, for singles age 50 and older, 6 p.m., Heidi’s Restaurant, 1320 NE Cleveland Ave., Gresham. Pat, 503-936-5861. GMAIL AND GOOGLE TOOLS, 12:30 p.m., Hollywood Meeting Room, 4040 NE Tillamook St., Portland. Free. 503988-5123.
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13 — (THROUGH SEPT. 15) OREGON SYMPHONY: “STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT,” 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. $35+. Orsymphony.org.
BOSSA PDX, 2:30 p.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland. Free. 503988-5123.
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14 — GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OREGON, “Simon Benson: Lumber King, Civic Leader, Visionary,” by Sig Unander, 10 a.m. to noon, Brookwood Library, 2850 NW Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro. 503-716-8029.
21 — GUSTER WITH THE OREGON SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. $25+. Orsymphony.org.
RIVER WEST INFORMATION MEETING, 10 a.m. to noon, Shalom House at St. Luke Lutheran Church,
22 — A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC HIP HOP FEATURING WYCLEF JEAN, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer
WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY?, 2 p.m., Tualatin Public Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. Free.
Concert Hall, Portland. Orsymphony. org.
27 — OWL BOOK GROUP: “THE MAP OF SALT AND STARS,” 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland.
28 — TALKING ACROSS THE POLITICAL DIVIDE, 1:30 t0 4 p.m., Tualatin Public Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. Free.
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Scientifically termed Sempervivum, (semper = always, vivum = living), hens and chicks are native to the mountains of Europe and the Greek Islands and have been cultivated for centuries. Their multiple common names hint at their characteristics and usefulness throughout the ages: Houseleek,
hen-and-chickens (or hen-widdies in the American South), Jupiter’s Eye (or Beard), Aaron’s Rod, and many more. Garden Design magazine gave them the moniker, “Always green on the roof.” Deemed “Thor’s Helpers” in Scandinavian countries, the plants were grown on roofs to guard homes from evil. Regarded as an herb of protection, luck, love and sexual prowess, in Dorset it was common practice to grow “Welcome Husband” by the front door so it would be the first thing a man would see when he returned. According to the DTL Herbs’ blog, hens and chicks have medicinal properties like those of aloe vera, although in weaker concentration, and the juice
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T’S TIME ONCE AGAIN TO ATtend one of the most popular book fairs in the state — the ninth annual Florence Festival of Books, Sept. 27 and 28 on the Oregon Coast. The public has the chance to meet and chat with more than 70 authors and eight to 10 publishers. The event takes place at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will sign and personalize any books sold. There is no charge Bob Welch to attend the book fair or the panel discussion. The authors and publishers participating represent many genres — fiction, nonfiction, memoir, children’s books, fantasy, mystery, young adult, poetry and more. Featured at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 is keynote speaker Bob Welch, an award-winning Register-Guard columnist, author of at least 20 books, and an inspirational speaker. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. His latest book is about high jumper Dick Fosbury, “The Wizard of Foz.” Earlier on Friday, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., is a free panel discussion with prominent Northwest authors and publishers. The topic, “The Ins and Outs of Publishing,” is always a subject of interest to authors. Visit florencefestivalofbooks.org. To buy tickets for Bob Welch, call 541-9971994 or 888-968-4086. ☸ 22 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | SEPTEMBER 2019
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Eye Doctor Helps Portland Legally Blind to See
High Technology For Low Vision Patients Allows Many To Drive Again
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or many patients with macular degeneration and other vision related conditions, the loss of central visual detail also signals the end to one of the last bastion of independence: driving. A Kirkland optometrist, Dr. Ross Cusic, is using miniaturized telescopes that are mounted in glasses to help people who have lost vision from macular degeneration and other eye conditions. “Some of my patients consider me the last stop for people who have vision loss,” said Dr. Cusic, one of only a few doctors in the world who specialize in fitting bioptic telescopes to help those who have lost vision due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other debilitating eye diseases. Imagine a pair of glasses that can improve your vision enough to change your life. If you’re a low vision patient, you’ve probably not only imagined them, but have been searching for them. Bioptic telescopes may be the breakthrough in optical technology that will give you the independence you’ve been looking for. Patients with vision in the 20/200 range can many times be improved to 20/50 or better. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in people over 50. Despite this, most adults are not familiar with the condition. As many as 25% of those over the age of 50 have some degree of macular degeneration. The macula is
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only one small part of the retina; however, it is the most sensitive and gives us sharp central vision. When it degenerates, macular degeneration leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision, making it difficult or impossible to recognize faces, read a book, or pass the driver’s vision test. Nine out of 10 people who have macular degeneration have the dry form. New research suggests vitamins can help. The British medical journal BMC Ophthalmology recently reported that
was prescribed bioptic telescopic glasses to read signs and see traffic lights farther away. Dr. Cusic also prescribed microsope glasses for reading newspapers and menus in restaurants. As the patient puts it, “My regular glasses didn’t help too much – it was like looking through a fog. These new telescopic glasses not only allow me to read signs from a farther distance, but make driving much easier. I’ve also used them to watch television so I don’t have to sit so close. I don’t know why I waited to do this; I should have come sooner.” “Bioptic telescopes can cost over $2,000,” said Dr. Cusic, “especially if we build them with an automatic sunglass.” “The major benefit of the bioptic telescope is seeing faces better and possibly regaining driving privileges as they are legal for passing the driving test for Oregon and Washington.”
A scene as it might be viewed by a person with age-related macular degeneration.
To learn more about bioptic telescopes or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cusic, give us a call at 1-877-823-2020. You can also visit our website at:
56% of patients treated with a high-dose combination of vitamins experienced improved vision after six months. TOZAL Comprehensive Eye Health Formula is now available by prescription from eye doctors. While age is the most significant risk factor for developing the disease, heredity, smoking, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure have also been identified as risk factors. Macular degeneration accounts for 90% of new legal blindness in the U.S. While there is currently no cure, promising research is being done on many fronts. “My job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning, especially driving,” says Dr. Cusic. A patient came to see Dr. Cusic; she wanted to keep her driver’s license and
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www.seattlelowvision.com For more information and a FREE telephone consultation, call us today: Offices in Vancouver, WA & Kirkland, WA Ross Cusic, O.D. Low Vision Optometrist, IALVS Member