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FEB. 25, 1998 (Tl ir P o rtta tiò <Obsmsrr Page A7 fabric Depot AAAAAZ ■ . . .. ■" ¡X X X X X > n ¡X X X X X > ■ i l i f e « ä i ! ! i ' W S r*H W aiting C/h,iZ(ir€n: THE LARGEST, MOST COMPLETE RETAIL FABRIC STORE IN THE VEST •WÏPæWvv Jordan, 18 months February 17 through March 3, 1998 K '1'-' '«¡ “ Simply adorable!” is a common description o f Jordan, a dark eyed, quick-to-smile baby in need of an adoptive family. Jordan is one o f several hundred Oregon children who are right now waiting to become someone’s son or daughter. Because he was severely affected pre-natally by crack cocaine, Jordan has some needs that require special attention. He receives physical and occupational therapy to help improve his motor skills and decrease stiffness. Jordan has a weak immune system, and care must be taken to limit his exposure to illnesses. Another result ot his prenatal drug exposure is his hypersensitivity. Jordan cries and whimpers quite a lot and he is behind other children in his social skills. He is just now starting to learn how to play and interact. Jordan’s new family must be able to accommodate in-home therapies and follow-up on many medical appointments. He needs a family who will take time to bond with him, ease him slowly into their home, and provide him the attention he craves. SALE EXTENDED! -S-í . > • • ‘ - JV OFF Everything in the store Mahala and Matthew, ages (just turned) 14 and 6 50 OFF I f y o u e n jo y th e a n tic s o f b o th tin y tik e s a n d te e n s , y o u ’ll e n jo y s p e n d in g tim e w ith th is lo v e ly p a ir o f in te llig e n t, e v e n - te m p e r e d , ON THESE PATTERNS H is p a n ic /C a u e a s ia n c h ild re n . T h e y a re tw o o t th r e e h u n d re d O re g o n c h ild re n a w a itin g a d o p tiv e p a re n ts . 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