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Deli owner Ted Cox eyes retirement with gratitude for his life experiences
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Veronica and Ted Cox own Old World Deli in Corvallis, an opportunity, Ted says, to be involved in the community. The building long has been a gathering place and performance venue for musicians, poetry readings, art and photography exhibits, and more. By JOY MASSEY BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
ed Cox, owner of Corvallis’ Old World Deli, has taken on many roles in his lifetime — Peace Corps volunteer, teacher, coach, educator, author, historian and business owner. But it’s “community” that has woven the fabric of his life. In all he’s done, Cox emphasizes the stories that make up a community and the contributions of others. The Old World Deli building, for example, long has been a gathering place and performance venue for musicians, poetry readings, art and photography exhibits, writer’s groups and much more. “I’m fortunate to be in a position to make things available to the community,” Cox says graciously. “I’ve used this business as a stepping stone to my other love in life, which is education.” Although Cox grew up in southern California, his story really started and continues in Oregon. He was born in Eugene, and spent many summers through his teen years working at Albany Iron Works, the foundry owned from 1945 to 1972 by his uncles.
A chance to travel His path has taken him from California to Sierra Leone and Belize, after which he settled in Corvallis, drawn to Oregon State University. It is the Willamette Valley where he has put down roots.
your facts straight.” Cox also credits the support and assistance he got from others in editing and writing his books. “There were so many literary people in the community, from LBCC and OSU, that read and critiqued my writing, people that started out as customers at the deli, and became friends and supporters,” he says. “I couldn’t have done it without them. Owner, Old World Deli Many of them are, or were, English professors, writing instructors. My training was as a P.E. teacher.” Becoming an author Thorough research and community support are Needless to say, his years in the Peace Corps were evident in all three of his books. The first two, filled with memorable challenges and triumphs. His “Murray Loop” and “The Toledo Incident,” are both third book, “When British Honduras Became Belize: about Oregon history, and both inspired by a close A Peace Corps Memoir,” chronicles his experience friend, Roy Green. there, and true to form, gives ample recognition to all Roy Green those who were a part of that process. More than 300 The two met about 38 years ago when Cox needed photographs, along with journal entries, letters to his mother, and government reports substantiate and per- someone to maintain and repair refrigeration and freezers at the deli. Green was well known in the sonalize the story that he documents in his book. “From my years at OSU, as a teacher and community as the one to call. “We became the best of friends,” Cox recalls. “At researcher, I gained an appreciation for historical accuracy,” he says. “That’s why I used actual docu- the time, Roy was making a trip every Wednesday to ments, reports and photos I had taken at the time. It’s the coast to check on his accounts over there, and I important when telling a story to make sure you keep See ROADS, page 2 “This is my turf,” he says, fondly. After graduating from Chaffey College in 1967 and LaVerne College in 1969, Cox joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Sierra Leone, where he coached, taught health and physical education, and was one of only six chosen for a teacher training position. A Peace Corps assignment to Belize followed, where Cox created and ran a track and field program in the newly emerging country.
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asked if I could ride along.” Over the years, they made hundreds of trips together and Green would tell stories about his family and the area they passed by. “His family had been in the area for generations,” Cox says. “Later on, I wanted to give back to Roy by telling his story, and that of his wife, and that’s what started it all. The stories that followed came out of that.” “Murray Loop: The Journey of an American Family,” tells the story of Alice Green, Roy’s wife, and her family’s emigration from Scotland to America. The book is a fascinating historical narrative, with insightful observations on life in Oregon in the late 1800s. “The Toledo Incident” tells
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of the most explosive story in Oregon, when Japanese workers at a mill in 1925 were driven out of town by hos-tile, vigilantes. conservative Green’s father worked at the mill at the time. “They weren’t driven out by the mill workers,” Cox says. “The mill workers re-garded them as Oregonians with the same rights as those who worked alongside them. The case went all the way to federal court, and they won.” Life choices Cox looks back over the roads his life has taken, the people he’s met, and the choices he’s made. “At one point, my plan was to return to Belize, and start an outdoor school,” he says. “But that dream faded, and my commitment to running a business in Corvallis became my primary focus.” Cox opened Old World Deli in 1977 inside the Old World
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The walls and ceilings of the Old World Deli are covered with artwork, including many pieces by local artist Carol Selberg. This particular piece captures an image of the Cox grandchildren peeking over a ledge to watch their Grandpa Ted at work. Center building. In 1986, he bought the building from Kent Buys of Troubador Music, who had the original vision of creating the space to feel like an old European village. “The Old World atmosphere was all his idea,” Cox says. “He laid over 9,000 bricks to give it the look of a cobblestoned street.” Over the years, the building has housed various shops and provided space for community events. Currently, there are several successful businesses including the Oregon Trail Brewery, Pegasus Art Gallery, Shadow-
smith Photographics, and Cyrano’s Book Binders. Cox keeps the rent low to make it easier for small businesses to survive. His wife, Veronica, has been instrumental in the evolution of the building as well. On the second story of the building, the couple created an elegant 3,000-square-foot apartment that required three years of renovation and restoration. It has been their home since
1998. “I did a lot of the construction, working alongside the crew,” Cox says, “but the design, the colors, the furnishings, the artwork — that’s all her. She’s got a knack for that.” While Veronica’s background is in technology, having retired from HewlettPackard after 17 years, Cox also credits her for the work
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Diane Lamica walks — a lot
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She logs a dozen miles a day, and enjoys the views of nature along the way By JOY MASSEY BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
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Since she started walking 12 miles a day, Diane Lamica has lost 55 pounds and feels she's in the best shape of her life. She also enjoys all the friends she's made while walking.
Diane Lamica walks 12 miles every day, rain or shine. The petite Corvallis resident, with her white pixie haircut, determined gait and huge smile, braves the weather year-round to walk six miles into town and six miles back home. Even more, Lamica is walking into town to continue her fitness training at a local gym. “I’ve made so many friends,” Lamica says. “I know everybody on Peoria Road, and all their pets. I can’t even go into a store without somebody coming up and saying, ‘Aren’t you the one I see out walking?’ It’s made me feel part of a community.” Though it is a simple act, it has had a big impact on her life. She has given up
April 26: 49th Corvallis Historical Auto Club Show and Swap, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. $3. 541-754-8889. 30 (through May 3) Second Annual Church Ladies and Friends Antiques and Collectibles Sale, 6 to 8 p.m., Toledo Methodist Church, 383 NE Beech St. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2-3. (through May 3) Rogue “Loyalty Days” Garage Sale, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rogue Brewer’s On the Bay, 2320 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport. Woodland Management: A basic forestry shortcourse, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Linn County Extension Services, 33630 McFarland Road, Tangent. 541-766-6311. Trillium Children’s Farm Home’s Spring Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., 4455 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. $25. 541-758-5950. From Sentence to Essay: A Writing Workshop, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 541-766-6793. Give Us 5, a 5K walk/run for cancer survivorship, 9 a.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd, Corvallis. $25/$15. Getmeregistered.com/GiveUs5. Corvallis Spring Garden Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts Center Plaza, Central Park, Seventh and Madison avenues. Plant sale, clinic, workshops, entertainment. Employment Workshops: Applications, 1 to 2 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. May 11: Resumes and cover letters. May 18: Interviews. 541-758-8111. Benton Hospice Service volunteer information open house, 3 to 4 p.m., Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St. 541-757-9616. Art Tours at the Library, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Emerald City Jazz Kings: Why Don’t You Do Right?, 7:30 p.m., Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.
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her car, lost 55 pounds, made new friends, and sleeps better at night. Lamica suffers from osteoarthritis, and says the walking doesn’t help, but doesn’t make it worse either. She walks in spite of the pain. She has walked in extremes from 100 degree heat to downpouring rain. After walking for almost a year, she says she’s in the best shape of her life. “I just feel like walking,” she says. “I get a lot of joy out of it. Usually it’s quiet, and peaceful. Sometimes I sing, or meditate or talk to myself. Mostly, I just enjoy nature, being out in it. I see red foxes, eagles and red-tail hawks, and families of raccoons and skunks with their babies. There’s llamas that I stop and talk to, and the osprey that has its nest at the base of the bridge, it knows me.” Lamica moved to Oregon from New Jersey four years ago to be closer to family. The Oregon landscape enticed her to start walking. “It’s just so beautiful here,” she says. As she walks, Lamica enjoys her neighbors’ yards, the trees, the sky, and the fields, especially in spring when the fields of daffodils are in bloom. “That’s what got it started,” she says,
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DIGGIN’ IT!
Good advice: Try growing your tomatoes in containers By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
It’s no secret why tomatoes are the most popular of the summer gardening edibles. They’re easy to grow and yield rewards in just a few short months from the time they’re planted. Nothing quite says “summer” like biting into a sweet, juicy tomato, especially if it’s one you’ve grown yourself. Through the years, I’ve learned to refine my gardening practices, celebrating ideas that work and throwing out ideas that disappoint me. One practice that has yielded stellar results is growing tomato plants in containers. For those who don’t have a lot of gardening space or available sunlight, it can be the perfect solution. For me, the issue is sunlight. Because my garden is getting increasingly shady with burgeoning trees and shrubs, the sunniest area is my side-yard. Because it is cemented, it is the perfect
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“just a desire to be outdoors. It was a gradual progression. I started out just walking up to Peoria Road, and then I thought I might as well go one more mile into town, and from there,
Be sure to stake your tomato plant when it’s small. It keeps the fruit from rotting and off the ground where hungry slugs roam.
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spot for pots. And because it faces south, it captures summer’s heat which is exactly what tomato plants love. Tomato starts can be planted outside in full sun when nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees. In the Willamette Valley this is usually around late May or early June. Some gardeners like to get their plants in earlier but this means protecting plants and keeping vigilant to latespring frosts. Tomato plants need lots of room to spread their roots so the container needs to be big — at least five gallons and needs to have a drainage hole. It’s important to use quality, purchased potting soil. Soil from the earth is too heavy and will not allow enough oxygen to get to the plant’s roots. At planting time add about a cup of pelleted garden lime, available at garden centers. This will assure that there is enough calcium in the soil to prevent blossom end rot, a common problem with toma-
toes. An organic all-purpose fertilizer is also helpful since tomato plants are heavy-feeders. The planting hole should be deep so only the crown of the plant rests above the soil surface. This allows roots to develop along the buried stem and makes for a stronger plant. Indeterminate tomato plants grow much larger than determinate varieties and will flop over if not well supported. It’s easiest to set up the support system at the time of planting. Staking not only keeps the developing fruits off the ground where hungry slugs roam, it will keep fruit from rotting and make the process of harvesting easier on the harvester’s back. Don’t be afraid to prune your tomato plants. I like to thin out some of the interior leaves to allow sunshine to get to the ripening fruit. It’s preferable to water tomato plants at the soil level.
This will keep the leaves dry and help avoid late blight which can cause the fruit to rot. Top-dressing with an organic mulch will keep the soil moist between waterings. Using a water-soluble fertilizer once a week will keep the plants happy. One of the favorite tomato varieties at our house is “Sun Sugar.” A deliciously sweet, orange cherry tomato, it will continue to produce until frost. Other suggested varieties are “Stupice,” “Whippersnapper,” and “Japanese Black Trifele,” a relative of the famous “Brandywine.” But the possibilities are endless. As long as there is enough room for the roots, containers will work for any tomato variety. Tips for May Depending on the weather, warm-season vegetables and flowers can be planted now. Now is a good time to provide supports for tall perennials such as delphinium and Shasta daisies. ■
and become friends, and supporters of mine. So I walk six miles to the gym, and the fitness trainers guide me through upper body exercises, and then I walk six miles back.” Lamica was able to receive the gym membership at no cost through a program called SilverSneakers,
a nationwide fitness program designed for older adults. More than 65 Medicare health plans offer the program to those aged 65 and older or on Social Security Disability with a Medicare Supplement Plan. Before she retired, Lamica held a physically demanding job, working at
Outback Steakhouse for 14 years. “I haven’t always done the best thing for my body, so I just decided to do my body a favor, and pay it back,” she says. “I’m pushing myself now, so I can maintain physical strength as I get older. It’s been worth it. I feel good, and at the end of the day, I’m tired and I sleep better.” She admits it’s a timeconsuming activity. “You’d have to be retired, to do this,” Lamica says, laughing. “Sometimes I browse around while I’m in town, but generally, when I’m out there walking, I keep a fast pace. I’m not in a hurry, and it’s not my intention to walk fast, but you just develop a gait. My legs are on auto-pilot, and they just go.” ■
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Cancer survivors have so much to celebrate
Around the globe on the first Sunday in June — from Angola to India, and numerous countries in between — cancer survivors gather to celebrate life. “Cancer survivorship is defined broadly,” says Holly Almond, oncology nurse practitioner with Samaritan Cancer Program. “It ranges from the newly diagnosed to decades-long survivors, to the many individuals who live with cancer as a chronic condition.” The Samaritan Cancer Program will host its annual National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 7, at the Samaritan Regional Cancer Center in Corvallis. Last year, over 250 survivors, co-survivors and cancer care staff enjoyed the family-style event featuring car washes, shaved ice, lunch and lawn games — all free for survivors and their loved ones.
ALL focuses on Middle East
Today’s headlines are ripped right out of the events, issues and people of the Middle East. The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) will delve into this Middle East experience with 10 captivating
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she puts in at the deli. “We both work a lot of hours, but our time is flexible, so we can do other things as well,” Cox says. “When one of our key employees passed
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Jill Gosswiller of Albany posed in the Survivors Day photo booth, showing her 20 years of survivorship from non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Anyone seeking information or wishing to register for the event should visit samhealth.org/SurvivorsDay or call 541-768-4751. This
sessions on a variety of Middle East subjects. Classes range from Iran and the nuclear issue to the formation of a country’s boundaries by colonial nations carving up the land; from the status of Muslim women to the Arab/ Israeli Conflict; from World War I and the Making of the Modern Middle East to the
away, Veronica jumped right in. She’s the kind of person that can do multiple things, so it was natural for her. We’ve got a pretty good crew right now.” Ted and Veronica are looking toward retirement and recently listed the Old World Deli and Building for sale.
year’s Survivors Day also kicks off the Samaritan Campaign for Cancer Care, a $15-million fundraising campaign to complete construc-
role of universities teaching nuclear engineering to Middle Eastern students. Presenters include OSU international students, and professors from Oregon State University, University of Oregon and Portland State University. Rabbi Benjamin Barnett from Beit Am synagogue will address “The
Cox sees various possibilities for the future of the Corvallis landmark, but feels he can wait for the right buyer to come along. “Wherever life leads us from here,” Cox says, “Veronica and I will still be around. We’re still going to be part of the community.” ■
tion of the new 24,000square-foot cancer facility, as well as expand cancer care and support services. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, the number of cancer survivors is expected to rise to 18 million by the year 2022. In 1971, the number of cancer survivors was only 3 million. “Now that we are better able to control these side effects from chemotherapy, we greatly increase the quality of life for patients and improve their odds for survival,” says Vicky Lee, MD, medical oncologist with the Samaritan Cancer Program. “Prior to the early 1990s, many patients undergoing chemotherapy suffered terrible nausea and vomiting that could be so debilitating, it required hospitalization.” Lee also cites groundbreaking drug therapies, new
Human Face of the IsraeliPalestinian Conflict.” Classes are scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the First Congregation Church, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. Two exceptions are Tuesday, May 26 (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and Friday, May 29 (1:30-3:30 p.m.). For a complete schedule and a description of each class,
surgical techniques, and discoveries in genetics as contributors to the growing number of cancer survivors. Early detection and an aging population are also factors. While entering cancer survivorship brings joy, it can also have psycho-social impacts. Many survivors worry that the cancer could return, have anxiety over what is a normal ache or pain and often struggle with their “new normal.” “Survivors have faced their own mortality, and no one understands that better than another survivor,” says Almond. “They often want — and need — to connect with one another. And while we have numerous ongoing support groups and a full cancer resource center for our patients, there’s something special about having an annual event we can celebrate together.” ■
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The VISIT program in Linn and Benton counties has been vital in bringing volunteers into assisted living facilities, where they visit with residents who have few or no visitors. “Unfortunately, that is an all-too-common situation,” says George Keller, who helps run the program. “It is not only a meaningful plus for the resident, but very much so for the volunteer.” More volunteers are needed to help make a dif-
ference in the lives of others. Contact Susan Schwartz at 541-752-7038 or George Keller at 541-757-0443 for more information and to become a volunteer. ■
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others. “Working in assisted living and memory care, you know at the end of the day that what you’ve done has made a difference in someone else’s life. Not all jobs allow this perk.” Conifer House has 14 resident care apartments, and 33 memory care beds. Along with new construction and remodeling came an upgrade in technology. Renovating the charting system and communication tools and styles allows for faster response time to resident needs. The assisted living center is located at 145 NE Conifer Blvd., Corvallis. Call 541-757-2444 or visit coniferhousealmc.com. ■
Conifer House re-opens
Conifer House in Corvallis will open to residents from 3 to 6 p.m. April 16. The newly-remodeled 26,000 square foot facility will be open to guests for tours, meeting the staff and more information. Sue Jensen is executive director. She has a passion for senior care and feels rewarded in caring for
Adopt me ...
Good things come in small packages, like our boy Buzz. This 5year-old Chihuahua mix is an affectionate gentleman looking for his foverer home. Meet Buzz and other adoptable animals at SafeHaven Humane Society at 32220 Old Hwy 34 in Tangent. We are open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon to 5 p.m. Or see our
adoptable pets online at safehavenhumane.org We are a nonprofit full adoption humane society that does not euthanize animals for population support. Not ready to adopt but want to make a difference in the lives of the animals? Call us today at 541-9282789 for more information about volunteer opportunities, becoming a foster parent, making a donation and more. ■
Mating season is here!
Remember to spay/neuter your pets to cut down on pet overpopulation. Humane societies have low-cost spay/neuter certificates to help. Also, before vaccinating your pet again, have your vet perform a Titer Test to see if your pet already has enough vaccine. Some vaccines last up to 7 years, and over-vaccinating could lead to cancer. ■
Corvallis Caring Place
750 NW 23rd St. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-753-2033 Lorene Hales, Administrator info@corvalliscaringplace.org www.corvalliscaringplace.org
Dallas Retirement Village
377 NW Jasper Street Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-5581 Fax: 503-623-6450 www.dallasretirementvillage.com
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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A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Residential Community providing Life-Enriching Services to People of All Faiths and Beliefs. “No Buy-In”
Independent Cottages: $1390 & up ● ● ● ● ● ● Assisted Living: $2575 & up Medicaid accepted 44 Units
989 N.W. Spruce Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541-753-1488 Robin Bemrose
We offer 9 styles of apartments including 2 BR/2 BA apartments. 60 Units
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Corvallis Caring Place is a not-forprofit assisted living residence providing dignity and compassion in a lifeenriching 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.
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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 two-bedroom, 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.
Grant means greater access to legal aid for low-income seniors MAY 2015 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
A recent grant from Meyer Memorial Trust means more low-income seniors will have access to legal services across the state. Legal Aid Services of Oregon’s volunteer lawyer program received $114,218 aimed at statewide expansion of its programs. The nonprofit organization offers free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, the elderly and families in matters relating to physical safety, access to food and shelter, and other critical legal needs. LASO, founded in 1974, serves more than 850,000 Oregonians with incomes less than 125 percent of the federal poverty level and actively conducts outreach
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to traditionally underserved populations. “Expanding the volunteer lawyer program statewide and increasing client services allows Legal Aid of Oregon to serve the most challenged Oregonians, including a high percentage of women, people of color, rural residents,” says Doug Stamm, Meyer Memorial Trust chief executive officer. “LASO and MMT have a shared priority and commitment to equity. This helps LASO reach people who need them the most.” Meyer Memorial Trust’s board of trustees awarded 18 grants and a program related to investment loan at its March program meeting, totaling more than $4
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million for organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The latest awards also support efforts as varied as constructing a new marine studies facility in Newport, and enlarging a thrift store in Corvallis that offers employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Meyer Memorial Trust, established in 1982, is one of the largest private foundations in Oregon. The trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes Debbie Craig, John Emrick, Orcilia Zúñiga Forbes, George Puentes and Charles Wilhoite. ■
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Mennonite Village
Picture yourself living at Mennonite Village... A Not-for-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community Providing Life-Enriching Services
A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides spacious living spaces for all levels of retirement – just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning healthcare and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people.
- Independent living homes and apartments - Assisted living apartments with care and support available 24/7 - Memory care, including respite care and on-site foster care - Skilled nursing & rehab services, both inpatient and outpatient - In-Home Care services in Linn, Benton, and Marion counties
541-928-7232 5353 Columbus St. S.E., Albany, Oregon www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/mennonitevillage