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On a guided fishing trip through Nomad’s Fishing Adventures, two Corvallis residents take their friend Graham (center) from Australia on a fishing trip in Alsea Bay near Waldport. Nomad’s is owned and operated by Damon Struble.

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Guided fishing trips help both the novice and the experienced By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

As any fisher knows, a bad day fishing is better than a good day doing just about anything else. When you’re fishing, it’s you versus nature. You’re enjoying the scenery, perhaps enjoying memorable bonding time with your family, finding food for dinner, and just having fun. Going out alone on your boat can be a nice way to spend the morning. But going out with a guide, whether you’re new or experienced, gives a new dimension to the pastime. Chad Wiest, 38, owner of Eugene’s On the Line Guide Service, catches salmon in spring and fall. During summer, he fishes out of Depot Bay for bottom fish such as halibut. He says at least a quarter of his customers are over age 50. “I get lots of first timers and I get some guys or families that have fished before,” he says. Going out with a guide is appealing because most guides provide everything a customer needs for the trip, often includ-

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A fishing trip on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River with the Holloway brothers means beautiful scenery, all the right equipment and an enjoyable afternoon.

ing food. All the customer needs to do is provide their own warm, layered clothing and their fishing license. Wiest supplies all the fishing gear, including sunscreen. He recommends bringing rain gear, even if the weather is supposed to be nice. “It’s often wet and dewy at the crack of dawn,” he says, “and we’ll stay out from sunrise until 2 or 3 in afternoon.” Going out with a guide means you’ll be with someone who knows the water and the habits of fish in that area, likely better than you do. While that maximizes the chances of

catching fish, it’s no guarantee. “A lot of people think fishing guides means limits for everybody,” Wiest says, “but the fish are on the move. You can have good days and bad days and a lot in between.” Damon Struble, owner of Nomad’s Fishing Adventures in Albany, primarily offers trips for salmon, steelhead, kokanee, ling cod, sea bass and halibut. He says fishing is just better some years than others, and that has nothing to do with anyone’s skill. For instance, kokanee and trout fishing this year is predicted to be strong, but salmon

are at the end of a four-year low in population. Salmon have a four-year life cycle, Struble says. Drought four years ago led to low water levels, more predators and higher water temperatures. In the ocean, the salmon encountered “the blob,” a mass nutrient-poor, unusually warm water that killed a lot of fish. “That blob is gone now and fish are starting to rebound,” he says. “This is going to be the last year of a down year, so there might be days where you go out with a guide and may never even get a bite.” Fly-fishing can be a little

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more demanding in terms of skill, but brothers Clay and Ty Holloway, who own Eugene’s Holloway Bros. Fishing, can help with that. “We do a lot of first-time fly-fishing family trips,” Clay says. “You do not have to be familiar with fly-fishing to go out with us. We can have a lazy day on the river and enjoy the float as much as anything else, or they can be a sponge and soak up as much about fly-fishing as they want.” The Holloways grew up in Pleasant Hill with a father who built a drift boat when the boys were young. Clay, 27, started working at Caddis Fly fly-fishing shop in Eugene at the age of 16 and started guiding at 18. He says the oldest person he’s had in his boat was 87 years old. Physical ability or strength is not an issue, as long as the person is able to get into and out of the boat. “We do all of our fishing from in the boat so as long as you can get in the boat you’re good to go,” he says. The brothers do guided flyfishing year-round, and the time of year dictates where they take their customers. Spring, summer and fall are focused on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers for steelhead and trout. Clay also guides on salmon and steelhead trips on the Umpqua River. The drift boats can accommodate up to two people in addition to the guide. Large parties are OK, too — Holloway says one time they led a group of 40 customers. “We can take any size, as long as we plan ahead,” he says. Struble, 60, says that more than half of his clients are over age 50. “About 75 percent have some fishing experience but 25 percent are novices,” he says. Even the highly experienced fishers enjoy hiring guides because that gives them freedom to not worry about prepping the gear or cleaning the boat afterwards. A kokanee trip is ideal for a relaxing day of fishing. Kokanee live in lakes, so that means calm water and a scenic environment. And often, the fishing is very active. “Last year I had 16 days where I landed 100 or more fish each day,” Struble says. “It’s really kid friendly because

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 they’re constantly busy. Sometimes they get bored from catching too many fish. I don’t understand that myself,” he says, with a laugh. Wiest can take up to six people, and he welcomes all ages and physical abilities. “Pretty much anyone can do it,” he says. “I’ve had 8-yearolds catch salmon with me. One time I had an 80-year-old gentleman hand the rod over to me because he couldn’t continue fighting it, but most of the time anybody can take the fish.” Wiest, who has been guiding since 2011, says he’s always loved fishing and even before guiding says he spent all of his free time and energy chasing fish around. He previously worked as a whale watch captain and ran Zodiac boats in Depoe Bay, which gives him more experience in the ocean than many other guides. “I decided to make a run at it and part of how I came up with my guide name is that I put it all ‘on the line’ to become a fishing guide,” he says. For a trip with the Holloways, dress for the weather and provide your own fishing license. On full-day floats the brothers even provide a shore lunch, and family trips are common. “We get the kid, the dad and

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the granddad, or the daughter, the mom and the grandma,” Holloway says. Wiest says it’s fun to have kids on board. “I like fishing with kids,” he says. “They get a kick out of seeing seals and sea lions and it’s fun for everybody.” “You develop a communication and a partnership,” Struble says of finding a guide. “It’s about providing a good experience for the customer even if you don’t catch any fish, and when people are looking for a guide they should look for how good they are with people and how honest they are.” ■


Less common container contenders

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DIGGIN’ IT!

By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

Picture it: Millennium Plaza Park in the heart of Lake Oswego, July 2013. I’m walking with my family when I spy a “thriller, spiller and filler.” The plant nerd (me) is totally captivated by the uniqueness and creative design of several oversized concrete planters, so I start snapping photos while the rest of the family rolls their eyes and walks away. Even five years later, I still have those photos saved on my computer. They inspire me. I admit that my plant nerdiness means going beyond the common and redundant petunia and geranium to the “thriller, spiller and filler” look — “thriller” being the tall plant, “spiller” being the cascading plant and the “filler” being just what it sounds. Don’t get me wrong, this concept is common for a reason. The plants are easy-togrow reliable bloomers and the design is easy on the eyes. But after 30 years of gardening, I’ve been there and done that. I want something different, so I’ve been experimenting with more uncommon tender perennials. I thought I’d share with you some of my new favorite container contenders. Tender perennials are plants

that will be damaged and die at temperatures below 32 degrees. However, they thrive year-round in frost-free climates so protecting them from winter’s cold can mean yearround beauty. Not all tender perennials are happy with indoor, lowlight growing conditions but will thrive in a heated greenhouse. And as long as the temperatures don’t get too low, they

can do just fine on a covered patio. One of my new reliable tender perennials is Cuphea. There are several different flower species within this genus but I’m enjoying the Vienco and Sriracha series. The sweet, fluffy flowers come in shades of red, pink, purple and white, and bloom continuously. The Vienco are single color while the Sriracha have contrasting centers. Both

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are lovely. The plants stay compact and are perfect for a patio planting. Another favorite is Argyranthemum or Marguerite Daisy. I’m especially fond of the Madeira Series, ‘Crested Merlot,’ a gorgeous cherryred, long stemmed blossom. The flowers also come in pink, yellow, white and several twotoned looks. I’m happy to report that I was successful at winteringover one Argyranthemum plant this past winter. The pot was on my covered patio and when the overnight tempera-

tures dipped I covered the plant with a blanket. A new one for me this year is ‘Taurus’ Rex Begonia. When I espied the irresistible leaves of silver and deepest pinky-red, it jumped right into my cart. With such colorful foliage, there is no need for flowers. ‘Taurus’ is one of the plants in the Rex Begonia Constellation Series and apparently can take sun but I’m keeping mine on my patio in brightest shade. Rhodochiton or Purple Bell Vine is another unique and adorable tender perennial worth growing. It’s a vine but can also work in a hanging basket. It blooms all summer and prefers semi-shade, afternoon shade is best. The flowers have two parts, a purple cup and a darker purple dangling “earring,” and grow simultaneously so the plant always looks like it has two flowers at once. Space limits me from mentioning the many other tender perennials worth spots in your pots but I hope this has inspired you. It’s not too late to find them at the nursery and enjoy them for the rest of the summer. Just add a little water-soluble fertilizer once a week to their watering regimen and enjoy. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be able to protect them from the winter cold and enjoy them again next year. If so, let me know. Visit my blog at gracepete.blogspot. com. ■


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Tips to enjoy the summer sun

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Summer is here and the weather is warming up. This

is the time when we all go out and spend time enjoying the sunshine. While you are out enjoying your time in the sun, remember to take a few sim-

ple steps to help protect your body and your skin this summer. First, make sure to wear sunscreen or a hat to keep from getting burned. In addition, don’t forget to drink plenty of fluids; plain water is the best. Hot weather and dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion, which is a dangerous condition. Heat exhaustion takes place gradually as the fluids in the body decrease and the sodium is depleted. Left unchecked, this can lead to heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. As we age, our bodies have more difficulties controlling our temperature. We sweat less and some medications can also affect our body tempera-

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ture. So be careful on these hot summer days, sit in the shade, have a cold glass of water and enjoy. Do physical outside activities in the morning before it gets hot and drink lots of fluids. ■

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Stars in their eyes

■ Eugene Astronomical Society works to overcome cloudy obstacles By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Jerry Oltion has built several telescopes, including this 12 1/2inch “trackball” telescope. The top is made of a 5-gallon bucket. A motorized tracker keeps this scope moving along with the celestial objects it’s focused on. Photo by Vanessa Salvia

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When John Walley was 17 years old, he built his own telescope following the instructions from an ad in Mechanix Illustrated magazine. “It was a little ad that said, ‘Build your own telescope,’ and you could order a book and kit on how to do it from Edmund Scientific and they had supplies, too,” says Walley, now in his mid-70s. “I got supplies from them and went through the process of grinding the optics for my first telescope.” He’s now the only remaining original member of the Eugene Astronomical Society, which formed in 1957. He joined the club in 1959 after an invitation from other star-gazers at the Eugene planetarium. “That was the first time (the astronomy club) met, but it wasn’t a formal club then,” Walley says. As best he can remember, the other original members included Bob Larson, Dolph James, Harold Osborn and Lee Nebeker. Now, most of the astronomy club activity is organized by Jerry Oltion, who bought his first telescope in 2003 with his wife Kathy as a Christmas present. Oltion says he went from a casual interest in astronomy to wanting to learn and explore everything he could. As most of us know, Eugene isn’t known for having the best sky viewing, except for the summer months. Yet,

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While the sky watching is interesting, he’s never done much observing. Walley mostly enjoys making optical components. For about 15 years he taught classes in telescope making, but he eventually stopped doing that. He’s built numerous telescopes over the years, and gives most of them away to his grandchildren and nieces and nephews, and raffles one every year to the Boy Scouts. Once a year, Walley supplies telescopes and knowledge for a Sky Camp for students at Two Rivers/Dos Rios Elementary School in Springfield. “For their last week of school the club takes a bunch of telescopes out there and we put on a star party for those kids,” Walley says. “The kids just ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ because they have never seen anything like that before.” Once, when the sky was cloudy, Walley instead showed photos he’d taken with his telescope of the sky and a solar eclipse. “They were still impressed by that,” he says.

STARS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 this amateur astronomy club has about 60 members who gather for lens-grinding workshops and special events at the library. They make plans for astronomy parties, ending their emails with hopes for “clear dark skies.” “Kathy and I are both published science fiction authors, so an interest in the stars and what’s beyond them was not a new concept to us,” he says. “But getting that telescope really sparked an interest.” Oltion has published 15 novels and more than 150 stories so far. He used to write more regularly, but his interest in telescope building now takes up most of his time. The club started in the current space of Oregon Electric Station, and now is part of the Science Factory in Alton Baker Park. It’s Lane County’s only hands-on science museum and planetarium. Walley says he had a moderate interest in the sky at the time, but until he built that telescope, which he still has, he didn’t have any instruments for sky viewing. “I got interested because when I was 11 or 12, I got a birthday present that was a little telescope and microscope combo,” he says. “I could convert it from a microscope to a telescope just by screwing one part off. It was a tiny thing, but it got me interested in optics.”

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John Walley made this telescope in 1957, when he was 17 years old. He bought instructions from an ad in Mechanix Illustrated magazine.

The process The Oltions have been in Eugene for nearly 30 years, so they’ve mostly gotten used to its lack of clear skies. They came from an area in Wyoming where their two wells and the creek would regularly go dry. “Water falls from the sky in Oregon,” he jokes. “The cloudy weather is frustrating, though. There are some winter constellations that you only get

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four or five chances to see them. And the Orion Nebula is just the most beautiful thing to look at, and I’ve only seen it twice this year.” Not only do you need a night without rain clouds, but it’s also best if it’s a night with a new or nearly-new moon, which further limits your chances. Winter in Eugene, Oltion says, is telescope-building season. He also writes a column for Sky & Telescope magazine called “Astronomer’s Workbench,” which is focused around some aspect of building your own equipment. Telescopes can be expensive. While building takes time, it can save thousands of dollars. “You can buy a cheaper 8inch telescope than you can build one, but you can build a 10-inch or larger telescope a lot cheaper than you can buy one,” he says. It costs between $400 and $500 to build an 8-inch telescope, but you can buy one for $390. However, his 20-inch telescope costs up to $10,000 new, and he built his for only $3,000. He is proud of his telescopes, and the recognition they’ve received in astronomy magazines, but his pride and joy is his 20-inch binocular telescope that has two eyepieces and delivers a stereoscopic view. One telescope he made in 2005, called a Trackball, gained recognition because of its spherical base, which lets

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EAS holds monthly meetings with speakers and star parties on clear nights in Eugene at College Hill Reservoir and once a year in July or August at Dexter Lake State Park. Free. The club has a telescope-lending program for members. Visit eugeneastro.org, or visit their Facebook page for updates on public events.

him point it at any spot in the sky with ease. His mount also tracks automatically with a motor, so as bodies in the heavens move you don’t have to manually replace the telescope to follow them. Surprisingly, no one else had invented quite the same thing he had. Rather than patenting it, Oltion decided to give the design away so that anyone could build it. His telescopes, as sophisticated as they are, use some parts that are easily accessible, such as five-gallon buckets, PVC pipes and knitting needles. Oltion says the astronomical world was abuzz recently over the news that seven new Earthsized planets had been found orbiting a star in our solar system. While that star, 40 million light years away, is too dim to be seen with Oltion’s equipment, he can see Pluto, which is almost five billion miles away, so it gives some idea of the power of these homemade telescopes. They are serious equipment. ■

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Waldo Lake

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One of Oregon’s largest natural lakes is also one of

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boasts many profound features, making it ideal for water activities like sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Campers, hikers and mountain bikers also enjoy the many campgrounds and trails. “It’s a beautiful lake and I think it’s well-suited for (all ages),” says Jude McHugh, a representative of the Willamette National Forest. “A lot of the landscape adjacent to the lake is gentle and rolling.” The purity of the water stems from the fact that the lake has no permanent stream or river to feed nutrients for plant growth. It is the second deepest natural lake in Oregon. Boaters can see to depths of 120 feet in this lake that has an average depth of 128 feet, and a maximum depth

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of 420 feet. Its elevation is 5,414 feet, and the lake itself is nearly 10 square miles. By comparison, it’s about half the size of Crater Lake, and about one-tenth the size of Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon’s largest freshwater lake. It’s located about 75 miles southwest of Eugene, on Highway 58. McHugh, who has worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 28 years, says the area provides three developed campgrounds with 200 campsites, toilets, drinking water and boat ramps. There are about 50 “dispersed” or primitive campsites surrounding the lake. These don’t have amenities, so campers must bring their own water and bury their waste. About 50 to 60 percent of the campsites can be reserved through recreation.gov. “They’re often full, from the middle of August to September,” McHugh says. “You can reserve a spot six months ahead of time.” The remaining 40 to 50 percent of the campsites

are on a first-come, firstserved basis. She says many campers wait to visit Waldo Lake until September because the mosquitoes are not as prolific as they are earlier in the summer. The forest service provides up-to-date information regarding specific conditions at the lake. Call the Ranger District, 541782-2283, or visit the Willamette National Forest on Facebook and Twitter (@willametteNF). In addition to its beautiful waters, Waldo Lake hosts miles and miles of hiking and biking trails of various lengths and conditions. “People love it for hiking as well as mountain biking,” McHugh says, explaining how even though the lake is adjacent to designated wilderness area that would exclude all mechanized vehicles, the surrounding trail is considered National Forest which allows mountain bikes. The 20-mile Jim Weaver Loop surrounding the lake is popular for bikers. “The lake is adjacent to

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WALDO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the Waldo Lake Wilderness Area, and so even though you can get there by road in the summer, you’d have to snowmobile or snow ski in the winter,” McHugh says. “And folks come and camp with their RVs. But once you’re there, and on the far side of the lake, the western side of the lake, it’s like you’re on a giant wilderness lake. It’s quiet, it’s peaceful, and it’s so large.” Another aspect contributing to the quietness of the lake is that the Oregon State Marine Board designated the lake for use only by human powered or electric powered motor boats traveling at 10 miles per hour or less. “That attributes to the purity of the water and also (provides) a really unique experience of a quiet and calm lake — when nature is being calm,” McHugh says. “There’s even a small segment of accessible trail – a loop near the lake. These natural accessible trails are still prone to have roots and rocks so, it’s not like a paved accessible trail that you can count on uniformity of surface. But you can count that the grade is less than 4 percent at its steepest.” Again, it is a good idea to call ahead or check their Facebook or Twitter feed for conditions. “Up at that elevation, trees fall into the trail a lot during the winter, so it’s worth calling the Ranger District to find out trail conditions,” McHugh says. Recreation Passes are available for purchase via the National Forest Service website or at any Forest Service Office or Ranger District Station. Annual and lifetime passes are available. Those 62 and older or those with disabilities get a reduced rate. With a pass, onsite fees are waived that are managed by the Forest Service. Some of the camp areas are managed by a concession-

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aire for which, therefore, pass holders would receive a considerable discount. “It’s an incredible location for all the things people like to do on the water,” McHugh says. “It’s got this amazing clarity.” ■

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June 25 Hiking and Walking with Your Dog, 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

June 30 Vintage Circus: A Student Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. $12$14.

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Summer Reading for All Ages, at all Eugene Public Library locations. 541-682-5450. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9:45 a.m., Yachats Overleaf Lodge, walk the south end of the 804 to Amanda’s Statue. Mossbacks.org.

eBooks and More: Drop In, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.

Advanced Soldering Skills, 6 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $26/$31. 541-7364444. Corvallis Community Band, “Patriotic Tributes,” 8 p.m., Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free.

Darkside Cinema Sci-Fi Extravaganza, 6 p.m., Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St., Corvallis. $5. 541-7524161.

(also July 4) Red White and Blue Riverfront Festival, Riverfront Commemorative Park, Corvallis.

SAGE Volunteer Work Party, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Bruce Starker Arts Park, Corvallis.

Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 541-766-6969 for more support groups.

Open microphone musical benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken. 541-942-3878. Corvallis Community Band, “Latin and Jazz,” 8 p.m., Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free.

Celebrate America, noon, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. $9. 541917-7777.

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Freedom Festival Fireworks and Celebration, 4 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene.

Curious About Cannabis Now? 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-6825318.

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Grief and Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., Emerald Valley Assisted Living, 4550 W. Amazon Dr., Eugene. Free. 541-3459668.

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(through July 8) Art and the Vineyard Festival, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene.

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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 7 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Cedar Mill area, Portland. Mossbacks.org.

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Concert: Cascade Chorus, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.

Plein Aire Art, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $77/$92. 541-736-4444. Urban Homesteading: Making Condiments, 6:45 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $20. 541-682-5318.

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Savvy Aging Seminar: Conducting a Home Care Interview, noon, Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Free. Memory Loss Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW

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Money Matters for Beginners, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.

Chintimini Movie: “Battle of the Sexes,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3. (also July 25) Hilltop Big Band, 7:30 p.m., Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free.

Lifetime of Discovery Story Stage, 1 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444. (through Aug. 1) Genealogy, 10 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $33/$39. 541-736-4444.

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Emergency Preparedness, 2 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.

Albany Senior Center trip: Celebration of Lavender and Art in Newberg. $37/$49. 541-9177777.

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Fire and Fall Prevention at Home, 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. 541-917-7777. Summer Walking Book Group, 10:15 a.m., Sheldon Branch, Eugene. 541-682-5450.

Get Health Info Online, 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.

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Corvallis Community Band, “Cole Porter,” 8 p.m., Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free.

Brain Health: Keeping the Lights On, 9 a.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

Albany Senior Center trip: Garden and Farm Loop 1. $30/$40. 541917-7777.

(through Aug. 8) Turning Memories into Memoirs, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. $8. 541-917-7777.

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Chintimini Movie: “Murder on the Orient Express,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3.

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Mac 1 Understanding MacOS, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $34/$40. 541736-4444.

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Italian, Level 1, 8:30 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $125/$150. 541-736-4444.

Clear Lake Kayak, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., meet at Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $50. 541-6825318.

Tips, Nuts and Bolts for a Home-Based Business, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.

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Chintimini Nightclub: Amos True and the Easy Targets, 7 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $8.

Tech Trends Q&A, 2 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-7364444.

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Pet Training Seminar: Loose Leash Walking, 11 a.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $37/$46.25. 541-766-6959. Albany Senior Center trip: Sisters Quilt Show. $39/$51. 541-9177777.

Summer Reading Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450. Yarn and Thread, 3 to 5 p.m., Sheldon Branch, and 3 to 5 p.m. July 21, Bethel Branch, Eugene.

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Chinitmini trip: Oregon Coast Aquarium, 10:45 a.m., 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $85/$106.25. 541-766-6959. Oregon Trail Lacemakers, demonstrating at the Lane County Fair, Eugene. 541-913-9070.

The Evolution of Space Exploration: 50 Years Before and After Apollo, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 7 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Astoria. Mossbacks.org.

Sourdough breadmaking, 10 a.m., Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene. $25. July 28: Cheesemaking. 541-484-0808.

Albany Senior Center trip: Portland Highland Games. $41/$55. 541917-7777.

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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene. Walk along Willamette River. Mossbacks.org.

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Discover the Night Skies, 7 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $8. 541-766-6959.

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Pizza Making 101, 1:30 p.m., Provisions Market, 296 E. 5th Ave., Eugene. $39/$45. 541-7364444. Retirement by Design, 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.

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The ABCs of Medicare, 10 a.m., Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments, 1400 Queen Ave. SE, Albany. 541-8120849.

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Chintimini Movie: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3.

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SAGE Summer Concert: Ludicrous Speed, Organized Chaos, 6 p.m., Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, Corvallis. Free.

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Taco Trio Cooking Class, noon, Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $49/ $61.25. 541-7666959.

Dance class: Foxtrot and Waltz, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 28; Beginner Swing, 8:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $50/$62.50. 541766-6959.

Send your calendar items to: NW Boomer and Senior News Calendar, P.O Box 12008 Salem, OR 97309 or email mte@nwseniornews.com by the 6th of the month for the following month’s publication.

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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9:45 a.m., Gracie’s Sea Hag Restaurant, 58 N. Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay. Mossbacks.org.

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IRA: Giving while you’re living Readers Write

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By CRAIG CLINE

To varying degrees, most of us are philanthropists — people who give money, assets of value, and/or time to help charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (NPOs) do their undeniably important work for human well-being and, ideally, for the well-being of animals, too. We often mistakenly assume that a philanthropist must be “rich” financially, but in fact we need only be rich in the spirit of empathy and compassion for others. So, anyone can practice philanthropy.

What the 70+ can do Let’s talk about Individual Retirement Account (IRA) money. Many thousands of us local seniors/baby boomers are fortunate to have significantly large IRA investment accounts. What I plan to do, and encourage others to do, is to donate “excess IRA dollars”

(monies not anticipated to be needed for future living expenses) to our local NPOs. In UNITED/The Nonprofit Catalyst, we emphasize that our local nonprofits are among the best investments we taxpayers/citizens can buy. So, let’s keep them in the business of community service — by bountifully supporting their various philanthropicallybased missions with our donor dollars. In the recent past, many of us could receive the benefit of a personal tax deduction for the total amount we donated to NPOs. Time will tell how the tax reforms recently passed by Congress will work out, but early indications are that the changes may not work out so well for our wonderfully phil-

anthropic nonprofits. NPOs may suffer declines in revenue because the standard deduction has been virtually doubled — to $24,000. This means considerably fewer people will itemize their deductions. Thus, they may be less motivated to make donations to NPOs since they may no longer get a tax deduction for doing so. Nonprofit organizations must hope that current supporters, who understand the incalculable quality-of-life value of the work of NPOs, particularly in our local community, will not lessen their giving just because they may lose all or some portion of a “tax break.” But because some people are likely to give less, or maybe not at all, we need to

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build our support for local philanthropy. We need to add more individual philanthropists to our community’s philanthropic team.

More specifically Let’s consider a particular part of the current tax law that didn’t change: One that can and should be used — particularly by seniors who own IRA accounts. Here’s an excerpt from an article prepared in December by Joanne Humphrey, CPA and PFS with the Salem office of Aldrich Wealth LP, an investment advisory firm providing wealth management services. “Individuals age 70 and 1/2 and older can instruct their IRA trustees to make Qualified Charitable Distributions of up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charity. These contributions count toward your Required Minimum Distribution but do not raise

your adjusted gross income. This can reduce your adjusted gross income when considering the taxability of your Social Security benefits or other limits on your itemized deductions. Qualified Charitable Distributions can only be made from regular or Roth IRAs and not from pensions, 401K accounts, or ongoing SIMPLE and SEP plans.” Note that a person may make charitable IRA gifts of any amount — up to $100,000 per year. The amount can be up to $200,000 per year for a couple with separate IRAs. When we reach age 70 and 1/2, it’s required that we take our Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year, and, ordinarily, the RMD would be taxable. However, the kinds of IRA-based charitable donations I’m describing are free of federal and state income tax. The donation(s) must go from the IRA account directly to qualified charities, not to donor-advised funds, supporting organizations, or private foundations. Be sure to seek professional guidance for this or for any other investment or tax-related moves you make. Please note that I’m not personally qualified to offer any such guidance or advice and am not providing it in this information-sharing article. For those of us fortunate enough to have an IRA, its value has already accumulated on a tax-deferred basis. Now we can take a portion of that value each year to distribute to the charities of our choice taxfree. Though we don’t get an additional tax deduction for these gifts, even if we itemize, to be able to make a donation via our IRA in this way is like getting a deduction — since we don’t pay tax on this specially-allowed type of IRA distribution. ■

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ADOPT ME KIBBLES Kibbles is an affectionate senior female kitty who has shiny black fur and a small white spot on her chest. She’s 14 years old, but don’t let that fool you. She loves cuddles and her mission in life is to be petted. She enjoys play sessions and loves looking out the window. She was adopted as a kitten and has

been well loved for her entire life until her owner lost her home. Kibbles is not a fan of other kitties, but she can coexist just fine with other mellow cats. She is currently in a home with three small dogs and simply ignores them. She has had a complete dental and is in good health. Kibbles will be a great addition to a quiet, loving home. Her $60 adoption fee helps us care for other cats in our community. She has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (she is negative), spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed — plus you get a free vet visit. Kibbles is

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currently in foster care where she would love to meet you. For more information, call 541-2254955 option 1, or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org ■

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If your pet(s) stay outside most of the time, remember they can get overheated. Provide plenty of fresh water and adequate shade for your 4-legged friend(s). The ground and pavement can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees, creating a potential health risk in a matter of minutes.

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WB = Widowed Black WA = Widowed Asian WH = Widowed Hispanic LGBT= Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual/Transgender

SWM, 60, friendly. Prefers lady 70-80, your size/shape unimportant. Enjoy outings, home activities, massage. Your visiting companion, stop loneliness. Send photo, phone today. OK? Portland. #5279

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1 Personal “CHLOE”, TORBI CAT ADOPTED 04-20-2018 from OHS. Owner, if for any reason you can no longer care for Chloe, please call Margarita, 541-731-8146. I would love to have Chloe back, greatly loved. I live in Springfield.

4 Room for Rent ROOM FOR RENT $465 month. Nice location, near shopping. Battle Ground. Patricia, 360605-3411.

9 Vacation Rental LINCOLN CITY OCEAN FRONT, fantastic view, fireplace, TV/VCR/ DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/ dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. Very comfortable. 503-8433157. Email: holton@ macnet.com.

4545 SW Hwy 101, text translation. Made Lincoln City, 541-996- in USA. Call 503-8778776 to make appt. 3477. Serious buyers. Cash. HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens OLD FARM WINDMILL, 62 or older, disabled REBUILT. 8’ fan, 50’ and/or handicapped is tower. Pumping water currently accepting ap- now. I will take down, plications for our one the wind is free! bedroom waiting list. $7500. 541-491-3739. We are committed to Cemetery Plots providing equal housing opportunities. All MARBLE utilities paid. Briar- DOUBLE wood Manor, 643 NICHE, Willamette MeManbrin, Keizer, OR morial Park, Millers97303, 541-928-2545. burg. Inside main mausoleum. Nice locaMiscellaneous tion near door. $950. Call 541-905-9888. HU-THE SOUND OF SOUL- a life-changing CITY VIEW CEMETERY gift of Love raising you PLOT. Section R, block above limitation & 17, lot 2, space 8. heartaches. www.the- $1,200. Seller will pay soundofsoul.org. 800- transfer fee. 503-588568-3463. 4068.

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NEED A WILL? CALL ONE BURIAL PLOT at Sal Catalano, “The Belcrest Memorial Lawyer That Makes EQUAL House Calls,” for an HOUSING OPappointment in your PORTUNITY home. 541-525-2884. real estate advertising in this newspaper Units for Rent Powers of Attorney- Allis subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or based on race, Advance Directives- color, religion,discrimination sex, handicap, familial staHUD SUBSIDIZED UNTrusts. www. tus, or national origin, or an intention, to ITS for senior citizens make any such preference, limitation or CatalanoLawPC.com. discrimination.” Familial status includes 62 or older, disabled children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and/or handicapped. and people securing custody of children For Sale under 18. Accepting applications This newspaper will not knowlingly accept at this time. We are advertising for real estate which is in NEW COMPUTER FOR any violation of the law. Our readers are hereby committed to providinformed that all dwellings advertised in SALE $400. Large 22” this newspaper are available on an equal ing equal housing optouch screen. Intel opportunity basis. To complain of discrimportunities. All utilities ination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669processor. Monitor in 9777. The Toll-free telephone number for paid. Surfwood Manor, computer, speech to the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Park. 1295 Browning Alan, 503-481-0719. Ave. S, Salem, OR 97302. $1995, make CASH FOR PRE 1980 offer. 503-744-0670. sport & non-sport gum or cigarette Wanted cards, model kits, comic books, pre 1960’S MODEL KITS 1960’s magazines. WANTED. Cars, planes, Private collector. 503monsters, military, 313-7538. amt. Monogram, Aurora, Revell, Renwal. DIABETIC TEST Built/unbuilt in box, STRIPS WANTED. Payone or many. 503-901- ing top dollar! Free 1100. local pickup. Call Sharon, 503-679BASEBALL & SPORTS 3605. MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old CASH FOR GOOD CONcards, pennants, auto- DITION reloading graphs, photographs, equipment & supplies. tickets, programs, Pa- 541-905-5453. cific Coast League, etc.

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$$CASH PAID$$ Old moccasins, etc. 740Indian items wanted! 525-2807. americaninBlankets, rugs, bas- dianart@gmail.com. kets, pottery, beaded

Are you looking for a VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY? 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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