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North Coast A HUG POINT STATE PARK Hug Point is a popular northern Oregon beach that features natural caves and a small waterfall. ACCESSIBILITY: Easily accessible cliffs and shallow caves along the beach. Steep sloping walkway to the beach. VIEW: Panoramic views up on the point. PETS: OK for pets. PARKING/LOCATION: On U.S. 101, five miles south of Cannon Beach near Tolovana Park. AMENITIES: Restrooms, picnicking, fishing, no potable water.
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The town of Manzanita has an uncrowded beach that features seven miles of pristine sand and amazing views of Neah-kah-nie Mountain. The beach is convenient to downtown. Great kite-flying spot. ACCESSIBILITY: Easy beach access and flat beach stretches along the coastline. VIEW: Good panoramic views. PETS: Great for pets. LOCATION/PARKING: Halfway between Seaside and Tillamook. Look for public parking signs near the beach. AMENITIES: Water sports, horseback riding, fishing, crabbing, clamming and hiking at Neah-kah-nie Mountain.
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This beach on Siletz Bay offers a long stretch of sand that is perfect for building sand castles. See tidepools, a forest of driftwood, and more. And the nearby historic district offers charming shops and boutiques. ACCESSIBILITY: Flat access. VIEW: Wide open views. PETS: Very dog-friendly. PARKING: Parking is limited at most access points to south beaches. Ample parking nearby with short walk. LOCATION: Southern end of Lincoln City (near Mo’s) AMENITIES: Restrooms, foot-wash station.
on NE Logan Road and you’ll run into 33 CORVALLIS Blodgett Roads End State Park, a neighborhood Latin Jazz beach with a short paved path down to Wed, May 8 Philomath the sandy beach. ACCESSIBILITY: Easy access, but must Shedd Theatricals 2019 walk over some rocks to hop onto the beach. Waldport VIEW: Stay for the sunset. 99 W LOCATION/PARKING: 5860 NE Logan 27 Road, Lincoln City. Small parking lot 34 1W Alsea maintained 101 by state park system. Easy toYachats sit and watch the beach from your 501 Monroe vehicle on stormy days. 9 AMENITIES: Restrooms, foot-wash station. HONORABLE MENTION: Cape Foulweather, South Beach State Park. 200 20 1
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Lakeside your vehicle. LOCATION/PARKING: 89039 Cape Arago Hwy., Coos Bay. Lots of parking, including RV parking. AMENITIES: Enjoy amazing views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and hiking down to the small beach.
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PETS: Not much room for walking, but you’ll find four pet-friendly yurts. LOCATION/PARKING: 89814 Cape Arago Hwy., Coos Bay. Easy parking. AMENITIES: There’s a gazebo, grassy area and picnic tables. Bring lawn chairs to sit and enjoy the view.
to the lower parking lot and walk out onto the beach. PETS: Good place to go for walks. PARKING: Parking is up on the bluff, where you can sit and enjoy the views, especially nice on Oregon’s cold and windy days. LOCATION: A short drive from Charleston, about a quarter-mile off the Cape Arago State Highway. AMENITIES: Two ADA-accessible vault restrooms.
horseback riding, swimming and offroad vehicle access to Bull Run dunes. ACCESSIBILITY: Walk through dry sand to find a comfortable spot. VIEW: See the rolling hills of the sand dunes and the beach grasses swaying in the breeze. As you crest the top of the dune, you get a vast view of water and sand as far as the eye can see. PETS: Pups will be in paradise here. PARKING: Good. LOCATION: Two miles north of Coos Bay in North Bend. AMENITIES: Not much, but there is a lot of driftwood on the beach if you need a place to sit. HONORABLE MENTION: Cape Arago.
H BASTENDORFF BEACH PARK Close by Sunset Bay, this beach is good for walking. When the tide is out, you can get around to the south end of the beach and a cove where you can explore. Free wild camping is allowed at this beach owned by the Bureau of Land Management. ACCESSIBILITY: Need to get through heavy dry sand to access the beach. VIEW: You get that panoramic view of the ocean without ever having to get out of the car. Then you can drive down
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It’s got miles and miles of beach, and dogs will love it. Depending on water levels, the Sujameco, a 324-foot steamship that ran aground in 1929, can sometimes be seen at low tide. Other activities include hiking,
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T’S BEEN SAID THAT TRAVELing is the only thing we buy that actually makes us richer, and I wholeheartedly agree. Getting out of the country, seeing how others live, and stretching outside your comfort zone, can actually lead to better health. I’ve always wanted to travel outside the United States, and now that I’ve done it, I know it’s both fun and attainable.
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The longest I’d ever been on a plane was six hours, so looking ahead to a 10-hour flight to our first stop in Amsterdam felt long and daunting. It wasn’t so bad, and here’s why: First, I splurged on a good set of noise-canceling headphones because the idea of listening to plane noise for that long seemed very unpleasant. They worked. Next, I was able to move around the cabin and stretch my legs, and despite all the snacks we brought, the airline fed us well. I watched movies and even got some sleep. The time actually went by faster than I had expected. Money is often something travelers are nervous about when going abroad, so being able to exchange money before leaving the United States, and having an international ATM next to our apartment in Spain was very comforting. There is even a taxi app that allows you to hail and pay a cab using your bank account, thus avoiding the transfer of
Writer Vanessa Salvia poses near a bust of artist Salvador Dalí in the elegant Hotel Duran in Figueres, where Dalí spent a lot of time.
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was to fly overseas. We bought our tickets to Barcelona only two weeks before the flight and paid $523. Contrast that with a flight to Florida, which can be $800 to $1,000. And flying to Barcelona from London was just $30 euros.
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I knew enough Spanish to order my morning espresso, but Google Translate came in quite handy, especially because most of the people speak Catalan, a language with both Spanish and French influences. We found a rental through AirBnB, which turned out to be a comfortable spot. to help overcome our jetlag, which was significant. I highly recommend trying to get your body into a natural sleep rhythm as quickly as possible. Don’t give into exhaustion and sleep during the day or you’ll never get on the right schedule.
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I loved our visit to see the Mediterranean Ocean, as well as our trip to Figueres, home of Salvador Dalí. We hired a private tour guide for this part of the trip, and it was worth the money. Our guides, Christina and Peter of ToursByLocals.com, were extremely friendly and even watched the baby while we finished our museum tour. We also enjoyed visiting the 12th-century town of BesalÚ and its well-preserved purification baths — called mikvehs — in the old Jewish quarter.
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Highlights here included Las Ramblas, Barri Gòtic, La Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera, two of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous architectural works. We visited Olympic Park, Montjuïc and Tibidabo, a 1,680-feet mountain overlooking Barcelona. With all that we saw and did, the food in Spain was one of the most satisfying aspects of our trip. Whether it was an honest-to-goodness tapas with my beer, or markets full of fresh bread, fruits and vegetables, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our best meals were also the simplest: bread, cheese, cured ham, olives, nuts, thin slices of sausage and potatoes with a spicy mayonnaise sauce called patatas bravas.
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AY IS MENTAL HEALTH Awareness month and a good time to be open about mental health. Statistics tell us that one in five people in the United States experience a mental health problem every year, including seniors. Unfortunately, many of us do not seek help and support because of stigma. This comes from two places: The first is a place inside us, where we confuse feeling bad with being bad; the second is a feeling of shame or judgment that comes from someone else. Having a mental health concern can create stigma for both reasons and we all need to work to increase openness in our conversations and concern for others. Living with a mental health condition can be hard. The loneliness, blame and secrecy that are often created by stigma can increase this because it raises barriers to reaching out, getting needed
support and living well. Unfortunately, older adults experiencing mental health conditions often get ignored, face rejection, bullying and HILARY discrimination. HARRISON To provide an analogy, we can all easily catch a cold, a fewer number of us get the flu and a smaller group may go down with pneumonia. No one is heaping shame on someone in any of these groups for touching a doorknob covered in germs or not washing their hands. On the other side, the blues or anxiety can appear at many levels. Most of us can feel down or sad for a day or two, fewer of us may feel low and blue for a few weeks, especially as our sunlight disappears, and then a small group may
go way down and need medication. For these mental health concerns, friends and relatives can often be judgmental, minimizing and unhelpful. Phrases like “pull yourself together” or “just get over it” are common and unhelpful in the world of mental illness just as they would be for physical conditions. This can make a journey back to wellness longer and more difficult. Fear and stigma often leave us feeling afraid to seek help or unaware that our symptoms could be dramatically improved with some professional help. Education can help. Samaritan offers Mental Health First Aid, an eight-hour public education program, which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs, builds understanding of early intervention, and teaches how to help someone in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. To find a class or to register, call 866 -243-7747 or visit samhealth.org/MentalHealthFirstAid. ☸
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AM A FIRST GENERATION AMERICAN. MY PARents immigrated from England in the early 1950s, included with the wave from the United Kingdom who set sail across the Atlantic due to a stagnate economy and a desire for breathing room. My father left his stories behind in London. My mother stashed hers in a handbag. Whenever she pulled out a handkerchief, they wafted out and I inhaled them, holding tight to that part of my identity — English. Stories from home. Stories within. Stories discarded. Secret stories. We all have them. Where do we find safe places to disclose them? To feel heard and listened to? My training as a spiritual ANNE director/companion focuses on how to RICHARDSON “listen deeply” and be comfortable with silence. I don’t need to fix or solve a problem, but just be present, and hold someone’s story as sacred. I have found there is a hunger for stories to be heard. If you google “how to listen empathetically” you’ll get a long list of articles with “how to” tips and examples. What seems obvious, such as, “Listen to what someone is saying without scripting your response,” is not obvious in our society where we are geared toward solving problems and moving on. Empathic listening takes practice. And while there is a long tradition of spiritual direction/companionship throughout the ages, the need for someone to be present to simply listen into another’s story seems to have reached a crisis point in our “talk-over-the-top-of-one-another” society. What are our stories? The ones left on the cutting room floor of life, when at some point we determined they didn’t matter.
Or, more likely, we were told they didn’t matter. As I have listened to the stories of those who had no voice and as I moved closer to a personal journey to my homeland, these questions went from a whisper to a roar: What happens to our stories if they are never told? Do they float beyond time, waiting for someone to pick them up and speak them? Are they being held by our ailing earth, breaking under the weight? What is a story you have never told? And what is keeping you from telling it? This is my invitation: Turn down the clutter in your life. Minimize TV, cable, radio, social media — those noisy distractions that drown out your own thoughts. Practice listening to others tell their story. It will help you learn to listen for your own voice. Jot your thoughts down. You don’t need to write a memoir. Just a sentence or spattering of words here and there. Then practice saying these thoughts aloud, to yourself at first. Find a safe person to share small snippets of your story. Not a fixer. You are not broken. And if you are interested, a spiritual director/companion is trained to hold your story. To find out more go to Spiritual Directors International, sdiworld.org/ find-a-spiritual-director/what-is-spiritual-direction. Be gentle and kind to yourself. If this is new to you, you may be surprised by what you discover. Your story matters. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. ☸ SOUTH VALLEY | MAY 2019 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS 13
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THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST KEEPS ITS HISTORY ALIVE HE ARIZONA DESERT CAN BE RUTHLESS and unrelenting, even for the resident rattlesnakes.
Temperatures over 110 degrees are common for several months of the year, homes are sparse, water is nearly nonexistent and air conditioning is a must. So how did the ancient Sonoran Desert people create such a thriving complex of homes, fields and food in this area so long ago? It was the Gila River, now a dry bed, that fed the land around it. And the enterprising Sonorans, equipped with little more than rocks and sticks, who dug tributaries from the river to their fields. Archeologists have discovered hundreds of miles of prehistoric irrigation canals in the Gila River Valley, as well as the Salt River Valley of Phoenix, the Santa Cruz River Valley in Tucson, and on the American Indian reservations of Southern Arizona. They were known to grow vegetables on top of each other — a corn stalk in the middle, beans that wound up the corn Above, Casa Grande Ruins gets protection from its beautifully-designed roof and from the National Parks Service, which oversees the ancient building. Opposite page, you don’t have to look far to find a cactus, which truly defines the landscape in Arizona. Truly a different view from Oregon. 14 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | MAY 2019
stalk, and squash so the leaves could protect the ground around the plants. For thousands of years, ancient peoples inhabited the land in central Arizona until dams dried up the river and most of the ancient Sonoran people moved away or died. Speculations as to the cause of their depopulation include drought, floods, disease, invasion, earthquakes, internal strife and salinization of farmland. Today, little remains of their thriving culture. But visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, a three-story adobe-like building made of “caliche” built around the 14th century, provides a few clues as to how the ancient Sonoran Desert people lived. Though now crumbling, it is complex and took a large group of people to build it, yet little is known about what it was used for. Located between Phoenix and Tucson, Casa Grande (literally translated as “big house”) is run by the National Parks Service, who saved the structure from the ruin of tourists who simply wanted to carve their initials into the walls. It looms large under a steel roof, a stunning architectural marvel built by bridge designers in the 1930s. Casa Grande has also been given some structural reinforcements around the base and to the walls. But its glory and intrigue remain intact, as a knowledgeable tour guide talks proudly about the ancient Sonoran Desert people and their way of life. After you park, enter the monument’s visitor center, where you’ll wander through brief exhibits with explanations and artifacts about the ancient Sonoran Desert people. You’ll also get to meet an artist who replicates their pottery and other utilitarian tools. P H OTOS BY M I C H E L L E T E
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l r e v a W Take the time to watch a short film about the area’s history, Casa Grande and the people who built it. Then step outside amongst saguaro cacti and walk among the ruins. There’s plenty of room to see not only Casa Grande itself, but many of the walls of the outer courtyard, worn down over hundreds of years. Ponder on what happened inside these walls — where some have doors, while others required the use of a ladder to enter a room. How tall were the Sonorans? Where did they find building materials? And why do we find artistry in even the most basic tools and baskets? Visiting Casa Grande allows visitors to step back in time and contemplate a group of people who were industrious, active and maybe even liked to play a game of “softball.” It’s humbling to walk the grounds of an ancient people working just as hard at life as we do. ☸
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CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT, 1100 W. Ruins Dr., Coolidge, Arizona. It’s open year-round, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through September, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October through April, which is the busiest season. Admission is free. Nps.gov/cagr/index.htm.
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HEN MY HUSBAND and I moved our growing family to our present home back in 1997, I knew I wanted a garden with a pond.
At the time, I didn’t consider that most of my pleasant childhood memories revolved around the outdoors and waterways and I was subconsciously attempting to recreate those happy places. Neither did I anticipate the wildlife that would move in and call my garden home. What an added blessing this turned out to be. One of the most rewarding aspects of creating an oasis filled with diverse plant life is that local wildlife become routine visitors – or even residents. How entertaining it is to watch an Anna’s hummingbird bathe in the bubbler or a robin carry off a berry on
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my Aronia bush. I also enjoy listening to the cacophony of frog song in spring. Gardening with the critters in mind seems to be the current trend in gardening, and for good reason. Not only is it entertaining but it is gratifying to do our part in helping the environment, one garden at a time. Both the internet and bookstores are filled with information on gardening with wildlife in mind and plant nurseries are making food plants for wildlife front and center on their displays. All of this makes it easy to research ways to create a critter-friendly garden of your own. It’s important to point out that it’s not all that difficult. Part of The National Wildlife Federation’s mission is to educate gardeners on the simple ways they can make their garden habitat friendly. There are a few simple elements required and if they don’t occur naturally, they should be provided by the gardener. They are food, water, cover, places to raise their young and sustainable gardening practices. P H OTOS BY G RAC E P E T E R S O N
FOOD: Nectar flowers for hummingbirds and bees; berries, nuts and seeds for birds, provided by bird feeder or by plants. WATER: Either by birdbath, fountain or pond. COVER: A wooded area, bramble patch or evergreen bushes or trees. PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG: Birdhouses, bat houses, owl, toad abode, pond. SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES: Environmentally friendly gardening such as composting, growing native plants and reducing lawn areas. Once you have these five elements in place, you can get creative. For instance you can purchase a Water Wiggler — a battery-operated device that agitates birdbath water very slightly to attract birds. It also keeps the water fresher longer and discourages mosquitos from laying their eggs. Misters are fun to have on hot summer afternoons. They’re easy to install and use very little water if used only during the hottest part of the day. Taking photos of your wildlife visitors can be quite challenging since many of them are on the go. Setting up a tripod and being ready when they arrive can make for some prize-worthy accomplishments. Finally, if you feel so inclined, your garden can be counted in The National Wildlife Federation’s Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. Happily, the million mark was met in 2018, with over a million gardens certified as habitat friendly across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and around the world. The process is as simple as going to their website to certify your garden (nwf.org). As a pleasant perk, you’ll be enrolled as a member and receive regular updates on wildlife goings on and you can purchase their products at a discount. ☸
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May 2019 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
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6 — RETIREMENT BY DESIGN:
MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION SPRING PLANT SALE AND SILENT AUCTION, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lane County Fairgrounds Horse Barn, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, 11 a.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org/register.
CAMPBELL BIKE WEEK, a collection of bike-related events, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec. org/register. (THROUGH MAY 20) AARP DRIVER SAFETY, 12:30 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $15/$20. 541-7364444.
1 — NATURAL HACKS TO SUPPORT MEMORY, 2 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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ADVENTURES WITH NOVA: EVAN HADINGHAM, noon, Downtown Eugene Public Library. 541-682-5450.
AND SHOULDER TENSION, noon, Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $15/$18. 541-736-4444.
2 — NEWCOMERS CLUB OF
LEGAL ADVICE: ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, 3 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-7364444.
EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD, “Ballet Fantastique” speaker, 10 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. Free. 541-8441543.
3 — HILLTOP BIG BAND, featuring Sherri Bird, 7:30 p.m., The Old World Deli, Corvallis. Free. FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT: THE PLATYPUS CLARINET ORCHESTRA, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free. 541-6825450.
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OSU MUSIC ALA CARTE: FLUTIST ABIGAIL SPERLING AND FRIENDS, noon, Memorial Union Lounge, OSU campus. Free.
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(THROUGH JUNE 11) LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Delta Oaks Clinic, 1022 Green Acres Road, Eugene. Free. 541-682-4103 to register.
MARKET, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, corner of 8th and Oak streets, Eugene. PAST PRIME TIME PLAYERS: “MURDER ON THE AMERICAN EXPRESS,” 7 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $10. 541-7364444.
PLANNING FOR ALZHEIMER’S, 10 a.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 NE Water Ave. Free. 971-273-0643.
MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9:45 a.m., US-20 Business, Toledo. Mossbacks.org for more May events.
EMERALD VALLEY OPRY, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 1801 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5.
8 — MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS, 2 p.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org/register.
5 — SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL,
9 — RHODODENDRON PRUNING,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Library. Free.
2 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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16 — COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $3.50/$4. 541-7364444. BILL SULLIVAN: NEW HIKES IN THE CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free. 541-6825450.
17 — BBQ AND BINGO FUNDRAISER, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $22. 541-736-4444. OSU MUSIC ALA CARTE: OSU CHAMBER STRINGS AND OSU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, noon, Memorial Union Lounge, OSU campus. Free.
18 — BOOMERAMA 50+ HEALTH AND AGE LESS LIVING EXPO, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lane Events Center Performance Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Free. MOSSBACK VOLKSWALK: TWO LOOPS, 8 a.m., Hendricks Park and University of Oregon. 541-726-7169.
19 — EUGENE GLEEMEN, “Songs of the Heart,” 2:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 1660 Oak St., Eugene. $15/$12. Eugenegleemen.org.
20 — NARFE, “Toolbox Project,” noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. CORVALLIS-OSU SYMPHONY: MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 9, 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. $22+. Cosusymphony.org.
22 — WILLAMETTE HIGH ALUMNI LUNCHEON, 1 p.m., Papa’s Pizza, 1577 Coburg Road, Eugene. 23 — CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER TRIP: ADELMAN PEONY GARDENS, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $28 plus lunch. 541-682-5381 or getrec.org/register.
25 — (ALSO MAY 26) MID VALLEY COIN CLUB’S ANNUAL COIN SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. $25 for early admission. 503-769-7183.
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FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE HOUSE TOUR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis. Free.
TICKETS $15 • $12 (Seniors/Students) Tickets are available at the door or at EugeneGleemen.org
26 — RECORD LISTENING PARTY: SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free. 541-682-5450.
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Located about 20 miles east of Philomath on Highway 34, the Alsea Guard Station has historic significance as being the only Depression-era guard station remaining in the Siuslaw District. The three-acre site was acquired in the 1930s for the purpose of constructing a guard, or forest ranger, station office, says Laurie Starha, director of Benton County Natural Areas and Parks. Then, a residence and garage were constructed in 1935. It is the only station remaining in the Siuslaw National Forest.
A partnership signed between Benton County and the Siuslaw National Forest paved the way for the guard station to become a rental property, operated by the county’s Natural Areas and Parks department. The property has been available for rent since 2016. If offers a quiet camping area, great for fishing, hiking, nature walking, swimming and possible wildlife sightings. It’s a great way to get away from it all, without having to drive very far. The guard station’s location across from a county park with a boat ramp to the Alsea River makes the site particularly appealing if you’re looking to fish for salmon or enjoy a quiet retreat on the river. The cabin has been updated with central heating, hot and cold running water, a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and furniture to sleep seven individuals within the two bedroom, one-and-a-half bath cabin. There is no oven or stove, and no air conditioning. An outside grill is provided for cooking. There is no smoking or fireworks allowed, and you cannot clean fish in the house. Cost is $80 per night, year-round, with a $10 online reservation fee, and $100 refundable cleaning deposit. Discount given to renters ages 62 and older. Pets welcome with an additional fee. Learn more at co.benton. or.us/parks/page/alsea-guard-station or call 541-766-6871. ☸ At left, this small house is actually a rental through Benton County that gives you direct access to the Alsea River, about 20 miles west of Philomath. Above, if you enjoy fishing or just floating down the river, the beautiful Alsea River provides a fun summer experience.
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is your home and your privacy is paramount while under our care. We provide a unique resident based service helping to ensure your independence. We are an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. No Buy-In. 48 Assisted Living units - Studio: $3,995, 1 BR: $4,595, 2 BR: $4,995. Second person: $800. 14 Memory Care units - Private BA: $5,495, Shared BA: $5,195. Units are available!
There are good reasons our residents and their families have chosen Quail Park Memory Care Residences of Eugene to call “home.” Our caring and personalized support for the health and well-being of our residents guides us each day. Located in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, our inviting Memory Care offers an enriching and peaceful retreat. Every detail has been thoughtfully planned as “The Only Place to Be” for Memory Care in Eugene, Oregon. Enjoy an independent lifestyle & unparalleled service; ALL-DAY dining, on demand transportation, activity & social programs, weekly housekeeping & linen service, private dining room, libraries, community kitchens, TV theater, fitness center, computer room, game rooms, beauty shop, rec. room, interior courtyard w/ walking paths, underground parking, & 24-hr. staffing. Call for a complimentary lunch & tour. No buy-in or long term lease, 94 Units , Luxury Studio, 1&2 Bedroom, Apartment Homes. 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. No Buy-In, 60 Units We offer 9 styles of apartments including 2 BR/2 BA apartments. Waverly Place is an elegant new state-of-the-art, 71-unit assisted living and 21-unit secured memory care facility which also houses our sister company, Wellness at Home, an in-home care agency. They provide services to residents and offsite. They can be reached at 541-990-0339.
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UNITS FOR RENT HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped is currently accepting applications for our one bedroom waiting list. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 541928-2545.
JOB WANTED SEEKING CAREGIVING POSITION. 17 years experience in assisted care only. Bathroom care, showers, cooking, medications, home care, doctor’s appointments. References, around Eugene area. 503-830-9333 Leave message.
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CASH FOR PRE 1980 sport & non-sport cards, model kits, comic books, pre 1960’s magazines. Private collector. 503-3137538. WANTED: MOTORHOME OR TRAILER for a family member displaced from their home. Must be 1995 or newer. I have CASH. If needs work, that’s ok. 503-269-2947. BASEBALL & SPORTS MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old cards, pennants, autographs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503-481-0719. CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equipment & supplies. 541-905-5453.
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155 E Street Independence, OR
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Clog-Free Design with a No-Clog Guarantee!1
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1 Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we will clean your gutters for free. 2 Does not include cost of material. Expires 5/31/19 3All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $25 gift card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings Inc. Limit one per household. Company procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a photo ID, be able to understand English, and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of Company or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Gift may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that Company may substitute a gift of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class United States Mail within 10 days of receipt of the promotion form. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Lowe’s and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires 5/31/19. ⁴Assumes an estimated job cost of $4720. Estimated advertised payment of $59 a month assumes third-party financing available for new customers at a 9.99% annual percentage rate for 132 months. Available to well qualified buyers on approved credit with $59 down payment. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower NORTHWEST PLUS a broker SOUTH | MAY 2019 credit24 ratings. LeafGuard is50 neither norVALLEY a lender. Financing provided by third-party lenders. Expires 5/31/19. LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of Oregon in Oregon under OR LIC # 223377