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Travel group promotes peace, friendships through homestays By JOY MASSEY BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Friendship Force International members start out as ambassadors in weeklong exchanges and end up forming lifelong friendships around the world. The nonprofit group was started in 1977 by Wayne and Helen Smith in Atlanta, Georgia. A pastor and friend of Jimmy Carter, Smith has since passed away, but his wife Helen has lived to see the group grow to more than 18,000 members worldwide, in over 60 countries. Their idea was to promote peace and understanding through staying in each other’s homes, either traveling or hosting. In the 1980s, some Friendship Force clubs formed ARMS, Americans and Russians for Mutual Survival. The group exchange was meant to ease tensions between the two countries during a time of political hostility, and led to a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992. The Mid-Willamette Valley chapter, based in the Salem and Albany area, was founded shortly after, in 1992, by six couples in Albany who formed the initial charter. It continues to be one of the most active groups, and has grown to now have about 70 members. John Francis and Caye Poe of Dayton first heard of the group when a meeting was posted in the calendar section of NW Boomer and Senior News, about five years ago. Already seasoned travelers who often speak to groups like the Rotary, Kiwanis, and Academy for Life Long Learning about various types of travel, the couple joined, finding the Friendship Force to be a good fit. “Coming together and getting to know each other’s values, customs and traditions, by staying as a guest in the home of local people, builds relationships between countries and often results in close friendships that continue, even outside of the organization,”
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John Francis and Caye Poe of Dayton have spent many years traveling abroad, both on their own and through Friendship Force. Here, they enjoy a ferry ride while on a trip to Alaska.
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Ted and Rita Powell have stayed in many countries since joining Friendship Force in 1992, including Russia, China, Tibet, Hungary, Finland and Japan (above), where they had dinner with their hosts. Francis says. “You discover wonderful nuggets that you would never find as a tourist,” Poe says. “Plus, as a host, you learn new things about your own area as you share with your guests.” The club’s motto is “Faces,
not places.” “On foreign exchanges, you may see some of the traditional tourist sights, but that’s not why we’re there, we’re there to meet people” says Rita
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Liane and Gerd Arntken (left) are from Bad Zwischenahn, a small spa town near Varel, Germany, where Jan and Bun Doerfler had met the leader of their choral group. The group’s leader brought his group of singers and dancers, selected because of their excellent and authentic costumes and dancing. Photo courtesy of Jan Doerfler
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Powell, another group member. “But you often do see sights that only the locals know about, overlooked by the usual tourist groups.” Powell, and her husband Ted, joined Friendship Force in 1993, soon after the MidWillamette chapter was formed. One of the many places they stayed was Novrogod, one of the oldest cities in Russia. In turn, they sponsored a special project that brings Russian teachers to homes in Oregon for a month to learn English in a total immersion program. Powell recounts a special memory when one of the teachers gave her a pair of Moonstone earrings and said, “We see the same moon you do, and when you see the moon, you’ll think of me.” FF members can be involved in hosting, either having overnight guests or as dayhosts, even if they are not able to travel. The group hosts two incoming exchanges a year and organizes two outgoing exchanges. To join, fill out an application on the last page of the organization’s newsletter, available at fforegon.org, then pay the annual dues. The foreign and domestic trips, called “exchanges,” are posted on the website and when a member wants to be involved, they contact the exchange director, who shares the details and
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These two Thai monks had a sign (in English) on their temple, inviting passers-by to stop for a short explanation of Buddhism, which Caye Poe decided to take advantage of. costs of the trip. Details are discussed that might impact a specific trip, such as whether a member has issues with altitude, vision or walking long distances. When matching hosts with guests, an effort is made to accommodate special requests and common interests. Activities are planned and a fee is established to cover costs ahead of time. It’s well organized, but very informal. “We have several meetings before the trip to discuss culture, customs, what’s appropriate,” Poe says. “You learn greetings, ways to not offend people, you get a pretty good understanding of what’s acceptable, because you’re staying in people’s homes, eating with them, talking with them, learning their values,”
Francis adds. “There is an emphasis in the club on promoting global understanding and awareness. You understand how the culture works, even though you’re only there for a week, and they get an understanding of you and your values as well.” Sometimes there is a waiting list if the host club can accept only 20 members and several more sign up. Sometimes there is space available, in which case members from other clubs can apply. Whether traveling or hosting, members have a treasure trove of memories and stories to tell. “Caye and I were taking a trip to Taiwan, and a Tokyo FF Club invited the MidWillamette Club to visit because the clubs who had been scheduled to visit had canceled,” Francis says.
“Since we were going to Taiwan, we decided to include Tokyo, at their invitation. So we did go to see them, and they were very pleased. Now they are going to be coming to see us.” While in Tokyo, Francis recalls, he noticed that there were very few cars downtown when their hosts took them out for dinner at a nice restaurant. “After dinner,” he says, “I realized why everyone was crowded into trains. It cost 7,000 yen, which is about $100, to park for 45 minutes.” Another time he and Poe, along with 18 other FF members, were going to see a parade in Thailand. “We ended up being invited to walk in the parade, totally impromptu, and people were waving and cheering, and calling out things like ‘California,’ ‘Texas.’ We were made to feel very welcome.” Poe remembers their hosts in Taiwan taking them to a very small, very rural restaurant surrounded by a beautiful herb garden. “Nobody knew about it, and it was wonderful,” she says “The chef went out and clipped the herbs and cooked for us. We became friends and still keep in touch.” Jan and Bun Doerfler, also longtime members, had been to Germany several times, and to the Czech Republic, among other places. “We met the leader of a men’s choral group when he was here visiting, and he wanted to bring the group here to perform. It was a huge undertaking — 70 some-people with spouses, accompanists, and folk dancers,” Jan
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says. “They sang sea chants and all wore traditional costumes. We set up three venues for them to perform, at OSU, LBCC and Mennonite Village. We were a very new club at that time, and there must have been 25 of us on the committee, finding host families, arranging transportation, planning the welcome dinner and farewell party, and arranging the performances. “ They also showed their guests around the state, including to Newport, as well as hosting some dancers. “They didn’t speak much English and we didn’t speak much German, but strangely enough it all went really well,” Jan says. “Taking on that venture got the attention of FFI headquarters in Atlanta. Some years later we were awarded the Outstanding Club of the Year.” FF International also organizes themed exchanges, and those appear on the website. Some of these are focused around Oregon wineries, gardens of Oregon, bicycling, snowshoeing in Canada, and many others. These trips offer the opportunity not only to meet others, but to share common interests. ■
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Wow, what a gorgeous spring we enjoyed here in the Pacific Northwest. After several rainy, chilly springs, 2015 proved to be near perfect with many warm, sunny days. Plants have responded to the sunshine and it seems that progress can be witnessed almost hourly in our gardens as buds form, leaves expand and vines jut skyward at breakneck speed. As spring turns to summer, I relish all the activity. The plants themselves always keep me entertained with beauty and fragrance but what a bonus it is to see the critters stopping by to sip nectar or take a bath. Just the other evening I saw a Sphinx moth — the nighttime hummingbird — softly buzzing amid the nectar-filled honeysuckle blossoms. And several gardeners have commented on seeing
more than the usual painted lady butterflies this year. Creating a welcoming habitat for pollinators and predatory insects is gaining in popularity. Today’s gardeners not only care about the plants we grow. We also devote our energies to creating and sustaining a healthy, well-rounded garden habitat, one that will be hospitable to the creatures that visit. We want to honor and perpetuate the genius of nature’s balance.
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To put it simply, today’s gardener is bug-savvy. Our ability to identify the bugs in our gardens aids us in maintaining that healthy garden environment. The carnivores are the good bugs because they get their kicks out of eating the bad bugs — those evil monsters that prefer a plant-based diet and by doing so damage our beloved pretties. The most common example of this is the good bug — the lady beetle devouring the rosebud-sucking aphid — the bad bug. Unfortunately the bad bugs always come so it’s nice that the good bugs are there to take advantage of the situation. Because gardeners are busy people we need our information to be simple, straightforward and easily accessible. Recently, I was provided with the opportunity to read “Good Garden Bugs: Everything You Need to Know About Beneficial Predatory Insects”
by Mary M. Gardiner, Ph.D. Gardiner’s emphasis is on providing gardeners with an understanding of the good bugs so when we come across them in our gardens, we won’t get squeamish and grab the Raid. Because these good bugs are only interested in eating the herbivores — the bad bugs — allowing them to live in our garden means we won’t have to rely on those deadly chemicals. Instead we can wait for nature to do its thing. With full-color photos (obtained with permission from the website, bugguide.net, hosted by the Department of Entomology at Iowa State University) gardeners can find information about the bugs they find and understand their purpose. As you might imagine, the book does tend on the scholarly side, at least I felt it did. Perhaps during the winter months when I’m not so busy, I will refer to those
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chapters. For the busy summer months, the quick reference is useful. I like Gardiner’s inclusion of plants — natives and cultivars — that will attract good bugs to the garden. Many are easy to find and grow, such as sweet alyssum and asters. This book will show you that creating a friendly environment for the critters is not difficult and is very rewarding. Tips for July: Deadheading and watering are the ongoing garden chores for July. If you haven’t already done so, tipprune fall-blooming perennials like asters, mums and tall sedums to keep them bushy. Keep an eye out for those tiny, green cabbage worms on brassicas and flowering plants like petunias and pelargoniums. Removing them by hand is the best method for eradication. ■
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Calling all hikers and mountain bikers, Linn Shuttle will operate a recreational route between Sweet Home and Clear Lake seven weekends this summer. The “All Day Adventure” bus will get people out of their cars to visit the National Forest and provide easier access for people who have no cars. Take a day trip to Fish Lake or ride the bus for easy access to the hiking and mountain bike network at Tombstone Pass. In June and early July take in the amazing
wild flower display on Iron Mountain, or ride the trails from Tombstone Pass to Clear Lake and reward yourself with a piece of pie. Head up Saturday to camp and catch the Shuttle back on Sunday. The Shuttle, equipped with a bike trailer, will have two daily round trips Saturday and Sunday. Morning departures will be at 8 a.m. from the Sweet Home City Hall parking lot with intermediate stops along the way arriving at Clear Lake just before 10 a.m. Return trip
originates at Clear Lake Resort at 10:22 a.m., arriving back in Sweet Home by noon. The afternoon trip departs at 1 p.m., returning from Clear Lake by 5 p.m. The Shuttle will stop at Shea Point, Sunnyside, River Bend, Trout Creek, Yukwah and Lost Prairie campgrounds, Cascadia State Park, Mountain House and Seven Mile trail heads, Tombstone Pass, Lava Lake Sno-Park and Fish Lake. One way trip is $3 per person or $5 round trip.
Children under 12 ride free if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Sweet Home to Clear Lake Shuttle will operate June 13-14, 2728, July 11-12, 25-26, Aug. 89, 22-23, as well as Sept. 5-6. Reservations are encouraged and will be taken Monday to Friday by Linn Shuttle between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 541-367-4775. The Shuttle is an action of the Sweet Home Federal Lands Livability Initiative to improve the recreational opportunities along Highway
20 and is intended to increase accessibility for hikers and bikers by reducing vehicle pressure at trail heads and access points. Linn Shuttle, Linn County Parks, Anderson Automotive, Friends of Fish Lake, South Santiam All Lands Collaborative and the City of Sweet Home have worked to sponsor this project. Follow the shuttle on Facebook/Sweet-Hometo-Clear-Lake-Shuttle for updates throughout the summer. ■
The 2015 White House Conference on Aging was held recently in Lebanon, a thriving smaller community in the heart of the Willamette Valley. The event was hosted by Samaritan Health Services in its new community center and was filled to capacity. The event featured many speakers across a broad spectrum of disciplines including health advocacy, law and finance, among others. Some key speakers included Nora Super, executive director for the Conference on Aging; Ellen Klem, director of consumer outreach and education for the Oregon Department of Justice, who spoke on issues related to fraud prevention; Ted Wheeler, state treasurer, who,
between litanies of facts and figures, amused and delighted the attendees. More than 200 people attended representing diverse areas from around the state and numerous public, private and nonprofit organizations. Various professions were represented in-cluding elder law attorneys, in home care providers, and health care organizations. How did this spectacular event come together? Ann McQueen with the State of Oregon Department of Human Services says, “It was the significant effort of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services, a group of volunteers whose mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for all older Oregonians that spearhead-
ed the effort to bring this event together.” Through cooperation with other organizations and advocacy, the Commission works to ensure that seniors have access to services that provide choice, independence and dignity. As a policy analyst for the aging and those with disabilities, McQueen assisted the Commission in coordinating this endeavor drawing upon her own background of teaching and presenting at similar conferences. We would be remiss if we failed to acknowledge the contributions of these organizations as well: ■ The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities
■ The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Oregon ■ The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) ■ The Oregon Association for Area Agencies on Aging (O4AD) ■ AARP of Oregon ■ The Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council (MLTCQRAC) ■ CCTV – Community Access Television of Salem Finally, the staff at Northwest Boomer and Senior News would especially like to thank all those who worked so hard to make this event a resounding success and to afford us the opportunity to attend and record the event.
The Samaritan Center is located at 605 Mullins Dr., Lebanon in an area that has seen pronounced growth with the addition of Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine. This has been followed recently by the opening of Boulder Falls Inn and Restaurant, a stunning Best Western Hotel within walking distance of the Samaritan Center. Another jewel in Lebanon’s crown is the Edward C. Allworth Oregon Veterans’ Home, a retirement community run by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Their motto: “A place where honor lives.” By CLARK SEELEY, NWBSN staff
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right client. “Personality profiles, knowing your caregivers and having in-depth interviews with clients are key to ensuring the clients and caregivers have fulfilling experiences,” says Therese Dixon, the new administrator. “If our caregivers are going to spend time in a client’s home, we want to make sure both parties enjoy each other’s company. Beyond the direct care being provided, the unique relationship can create secondary benefits including better health outcomes and aid in recovery and overall happiness.” Home Care and Elder Services is now doing business as Helping Hands Home Care and specializes in providing quality in-home care services. Helping Hands Home Care NW/Home Care and Elder Services is located 2141 NW Fillmore Ave., Corvallis, 541757-0214; HelpingHandsHomeCare. com. ■
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Mennonite Village 5353 Columbus St. SE Albany, OR 97322 541-928-7232 Whitney Olsen, Marketing info@mennonitevillage.org www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/ mennonitevillage
Samaritan Wiley Creek Community
5050 Mountain Fir St. Sweet Home, OR 97386 541-367-1800 www.samhealth.org
Rates dependent upon level of care. Call for rate information.
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42 Units
“No Buy-In” A full-service Retirement Community with multiple living/care options.
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Rates starting at $1777
A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Residential Community providing Life-Enriching Services to People of All Faiths and Beliefs.
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Independent Cottages: $1390 & up Assisted Living: ● ● ● ● ● ● $2575 & up Medicaid accepted 44 Units
“No Buy-In”
Timberhill Place 989 N.W. Spruce Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541-753-1488 Robin Bemrose
Memory Care
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We offer 9 styles of apartments including 2 BR/2 BA apartments. 60 Units
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AMENITIES Corvallis Caring Place is a not-for-profit assisted living residence providing dignity and compassion in a life-enriching environment; conveniently located in the heart of a peaceful college town where residents have easy access to parks, shopping, restaurants, health care, and the senior center, as well as artistic, educational, athletic, and cultural opportunities at OSU and Benton Center.
Active retirement living with a full accommodation of living options and services in one scenic care community. Remodeled Independent Living community features: spacious homes, apartments, elegant dining rooms & abundant common areas to enjoy time with friends. Full service community also features newly completed townhomes & Health Center complete with Skilled Nursing & Alzheimer’s care, and Memory Care Center.
A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an award-winning chef and beautifully landscaped grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.
Wiley Creek Lodge is just minutes from downtown Sweet Home. Housing and personal care services are provided for persons age 55 and over. The selection of apartments ranges from studio to twobedroom, each with a “front porch” facing a spacious atrium filled with natural light. Each apartment has a private bath, a kitchenette, an emergency call system, and other appropriate amenities.
Assisted living community located within short distance of local shopping center. We offer 3 delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping & linen services, social/recreational programs, scheduled transportation in our van and a full range of personal services available should you need them.
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5 Home to Share SHARED HOUSING IN PRIVATE home locted NE Portland near 205 Bridge. Private bedroom, bathroom. Shared kitchen, upper living room, dining room, upper deck. Lower laundry room, designated days. Enjoy outside lower deck & yard with water feature. References required. No pets. 503251-4936, leave message.
cious one bedroom apartments with private balconies, on-site laundry facility, community room & a courtyard with a nice Koi pond. All in the heart of downtown Eugene! Call 541343-0433 for more information! Lawrence Court Apartments provides equal housing opportunities. Emerald Property Management, 541741-4676.
ing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Glenwood Manor, 1687 NW Division St., Corvallis. 541-753-3408.
HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Millwood Manor, 2550 14th Ave SE, HUD SUBSIDIZED Albany. 541-928-2545. UNITS for senior citiHelp Wanted zens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at EARN UP TO $50,000 this time. We are a year, plus benefits, if committed to provid- you know how to sell ing equal housing advertising, for Northopportunities. All utili- west Boomer & Senties paid. Surfwood ior News, located in Manor, 4545 SW Hwy Keizer. We have an 101, Lincoln City, immediate opening for a full time 541-996-3477. Advertising RepresHUD SUBSIDIZED entative with our UNITS for senior citi- Metro, (Multnomah, zens 62 or older, dis- Washington, Clackabled and/or handi- amas & Clark County) capped, available at edition. We’re looking this time. We are for the right fit-a highcommitted to provid- ly motivated & creing equal housing ative person who will opportunities. All utili- enjoy the work as well ties paid. Briarwood as the challenge of Manor, 643 Manbrin, growing our monthly publication, Keizer, OR 97303, print which has been in 541-928-2545. business for 30 sucHUD SUBSIDIZED cessful years. You will UNITS for senior citi- have to establish your zens 62 or older, dis- own account list but abled and/or handi- don’t worry: this area capped, available at has more than enthis time. We are ough potential busicommitted to provid- ness. Networking is a
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9 Vacation Rental LINCOLN CITY OCEAN FRONT, fantastic view, fireplace, TV/ VCR/DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. Very comfortable. 503-843-3157. Email: holton@macnet.com. LINCOLN CITY OCEAN VIEW. Historic Wecoma neighborhood. 3 blocks to beach, 2bdrms/queen beds, 2ba. Fully equipped kitchen. DISH TV/VCR/DVD. No smoking. Pets, maybe, with deposit. Email dehamer7848 @msn.com for rates & pictures or call 503399-7848.
16 Units for Rent HUD SUBISDIZED APARTMENTS for senior citizens, 62 or older. We offer spa-
must. We pay for up to two chamber memberships, so you’ll have a chance to meet business leaders. If you like to win in business & you are customer-oriented, we’d like to hear from you. We offer a base wage of $2000 per month, commisexcellent sions, mileage & cell phone reimbursement, healthcare, vacation & 401(k)everything you’d expect from a great company. EOE. Predrug employment screen as well as motor vehicle driving record check required. Reliable transportation & evidence of insurance a must. Join our winning team. Send your resume to: dthouvenel @nwseniornews.com. PART TIME HELP NEEDED selling & displaying tools. A fun job working with tools & people. Contact Salem Tools at 503399-7444.
29 Miscellaneous 4 SEASONS 4 FUN SOCIAL CLUB. Monthly meeting 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 6. Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd NE, Salem, Oregon. 4seaso ns4fun@comcast.net, www.4seasons4fun.co m. Visitors Welcome!!
30 For Sale PATIO ALUMINUM UMBRELLA, adjustable tilt, base, stand. Linens, dishes, electric burner, string lights, real fishnetting, patio lights, paver blocks. 541-344-8082.
32 Cemetery Plots PREMIUM VIEW LOT at Belcrest. Asking $2800, OBO. Original part of cemetery. 503871-3380.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. Portland Music Co. always buying! Reputable since 1927. Garden & Yard Free appraisals. 531 Care SE M.L.K. Blvd. Ask for Doug. 503-226LACE LEAF PRUNER, 3719. highly skilled, experienced. Call Victor at BASEBALL & SPORTS Laramie Lace Leaf. MEMORABILIA wantHave tools-will travel. ed. Buying old cards, 503-579-6338. Senior pennants, autogprices. raphs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, Buy - Sell etc. Alan, 503-481Trade it HERE! 0719.
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OLD SPORTS CARS Home WANTED: 1948-1972. Improvement Alfa, Austin Healey, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes, MG, Porsche. AFFORDABLE PRESWASHING, “American Classics SURE cleaning, window also!” 503-538-8096 move in/out cleaning. CASH for DIABETIC Glass scratch remTEST STRIPS. Help oval. Call Jesse at those in need. Paying 5 0 3 - 8 8 4 - 4 7 0 6 , up to $30 per box. Free www.salemwindowpickup! Call Sharon, c l e a n e r s . c o m . Professional services, 503-679-3605. insured. SENIOR DISCASH FOR OLD COUNT! TOYS, pre 1970. Sport & non-sport gum or cigarette cards, model kits; old toys, comic books, old scrap books, old car or??? Private collector. 503-644-7947. 30+ YEARS TRUSTED, RELIABLE ANTIQUES BUYER. Always BUYING: old photos, postcards, costume jewelry, most anything antique or vintage. Please call 503-422-8478. CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equipment & supplies. 541-905-5453.
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48 Pets LOVING PET CARE! 50+ years’ experience. Large, stress free, clean home. Fenced yard. Day or long term. References. 661-242-1912. http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=jtzVp3A F8W8. NOTICE: Oregon state law (ORS 701) requires anyone who contracts for construction work to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board. An active license means the contrctor is bonded and insured. Verify the contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website www.hirali censedcontractor.co m or call 503-378-4621.
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