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June 3, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 5A GUEST COLUMN OBITUARIES Older Americans Act poised to return Lake Oswego June 12, 1924 — May 19, 2016 By U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici For EO Media Group t’s been ive years since the irst baby boomers turned 65, and each day 10,000 more Americans reach that age. It has also been ive years since Congress allowed the Older Americans Act to ex- pire. A Senate bill to reautho- rize the act passed the U.S. House in March. As the population of older adults continues to increase and Americans live longer lives, our nation’s policies need to keep pace. The growing need to have effective programs that help seniors live with dignity is why I recently took a lead role in helping the House improve and pass an updated Older Americans Act. Originally a part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, the OAA funds programs that provide services to seniors in urban, suburban and rural commu- nities throughout the country. The law supports nutritional and transportation services, in-home and legal assistance, protections against elder abuse and family caregiver support. Taken together, Old- er Americans Act programs make it possible for millions of older adults to remain independent and healthy, and to age with dignity in their homes and communities. At home in Oregon, I have seen how OAA programs help seniors remain connect- ed to their communities and avoid costlier long-term care. Many homebound seniors receive their only hot meal of the day from programs like I JOSHUA BESSEX/EO MEDIA GROUP U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici believes the Astoria Senior Center and others like it show the beneits of social programs for seniors. From let: Larry Miller, director of the Senior Center, John Ryan, Mayor Arline Lamear, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Councilor Drew Herzig and Yvonne McCann, take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Astoria Senior Center in February. the OAA-funded Meals on Wheels, and the volunteers who deliver these meals may provide the only chance for social interaction. I’ve pack- aged and delivered meals to older adults and have seen how important that contact is, especially for those in isolated or rural areas. Recently I joined hun- dreds of seniors to celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated Astoria Senior Center. This vibrant com- munity hub, and others like it in my district, show the tremendous beneits of —and need for—social programs for our seniors. The new and bipartisan Older Americans Act also in- creases funding for other pro- grams to meet the growing need for supportive services. Importantly, this legislation takes several meaningful steps to combat elder abuse. According to the Elder Justice Coalition, there are more than 6 million victims of elder abuse every year — roughly 1 in 10 people over age 60. Victims of elder i- nancial abuse lose an estimat- ed $2.9 billion a year, which sometimes includes their entire life savings. We should do all we can to make sure older adults are not robbed of their resources or denied the dignity they deserve. But like any compromise, my colleagues and I made sacriices in order to move this legislation closer to the inish line. We will need to continue to modernize OAA programs to relect the increasing diversity among older adults, and in particular work to remove barriers that prevent older adults — in- cluding LGBT elders and old- er individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds — from fully accessing the programs that keep them healthy and engaged in their communities. The passage of the bill in the House is signiicant because it shows a bipartisan commitment to seniors by members of Congress, but we have a lot more to do. I’m proud of what we’ve accom- plished, and I will continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen programs for older Americans in the future. U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., has served in the House since 2012. John “Jack” Caldwell passed away in his Lake Os- wego home May 19, 2016, just weeks before his 92nd birth- day. Born June 12, 1924 in Oregon City, Jack was a ded- icated family man, neighbor and contributing member of his community, locally and statewide. Ater graduating from Oregon City High School near the top of his class, Jack attended the University of Oregon as an undergradu- ate student and later as a law student, thereater joining the law irm which had been started by his grandfather. While in college, he mar- ried a childhood friend, Eliz- abeth “Betty” Busch (2009), with whom he had three sons and one daughter. Jack joined the U.S. army during World War II, was trained by the elite 7th Moun- tain Division and then served in Italy, where he learned lu- ent Italian. In later years he and Betty traveled to Italy and many other countries, always returning with interesting art and wonderful stories. As a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America, Jack earned the Eagle Scout award and contributed to the Scouts throughout his adult life. He was a lifelong advo- cate of exercise and loved to bicycle, ski, swim, hike and climb mountains. His last ascent of Mount Hood was made at age 71. Jack’s list of civic contri- butions is long and diverse. He was involved in the Ore- gon State Board of Education and served as the attorney for several local school districts, was president of the Port of Portland and volunteered his time for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Memberships included the Oregon State Bar Asso- ciation, Multnomah Bar As- sociation, Mazamas Moun- taineers, Lang Syne Society, University Club of Portland, Cannon Beach Historical Society and the Clackamas County Historical Museum. He was instrumental in the early stages of the Museum of the Oregon Territory. Jack loved all aspects of Oregon. He is survived by his three sons and one daughter, six grandchildren and one great-grandson, and will be greatly missed. he funeral will be held at 1 p.m., June 11, 2016, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oregon City, with a reception following at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego. he family requests that memorial donations be made in lieu of lowers to the Boy Scouts of America Cascade Paciic Council, www.cpcbsa. org Arrangements by Hol- man-Hankins-Bowker & Waud. PUBLIC MEETINGS Tuesday, June 7 6 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Cannon Beach City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Monday, June 21 Monday, June 13 Seaside School District, 6 p.m., 1801 S. Franklin St. Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protec- tion District, 6 p.m., Fire-Rescue Main Station, 188 Sunset Blvd. Marlantes awarded Clarkson University honorary degree Author Karl Marlantes was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson Uni- versity’s 123rd Commencement on Saturday, May 7. The degree was awarded for “answering this country’s call to duty; for his bravery and compassion in war; for his work developing sustain- able energies and their infra- structure; for documenting the experiences that illuminate the realities of war and for giving voice to veterans and helping them on their paths to recovery; and for his service to this nation and to humanity.” Marlantes was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. He served as a Marine rile platoon com- mander in Vietnam, receiving the Navy Cross, Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation med- als for valor, two Purple Hearts and other medals. After his de- ployment, Marlantes earned a master’s degree in philosophy, politics and education. He has worked as a business consultant for various international energy companies and lived in India, England, Singapore and France. He published two books, John ‘Jack’ Chaloner Caldwell Tuesday, June 14 Tuesday, July 5 Cannon Beach City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Cannon Beach City Council, 5:30 p.m., work session, City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protec- tion District, 6 p.m., Fire-Rescue Main Station, 188 Sunset Ave. Wednesday, June 15 Tuesday, July 12 Cannon Beach Parks Master Plan Citizen’s Advisory Group, Cannon Beach City Council, 5:30 p.m., work session, City Hall Dining on the R.J. MARX/CANNON BEACH GAZETTE CANNON BEACH GAZETTE/SUBMITTED PHOTO Author Karl Marlantes speak- ing at Clarkson University. “Matterhorn” (2010) and “What It Is Like To Go To War” (2011). Marlantes writes candidly about his struggle with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and has been a vocal advocate for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In his writing, Marlantes tries to explain why it is vital for soci- ety to understand what it asks of its young people when sending them to war. He explores how the nation might better prepare military personnel for war’s ex- tremes, and how to help them ind peace afterwards. he window of Dogs Allowed in Cannon Beach is deco- rated with supporters of “Angels for Sara.” ANGELS FOR SARA Dogs Allowed in Cannon Beach supports Angels for Sara. Angels For Sara Sanctuary is a non-proit organiza- tion to rescue senior dogs from the animal shelter. Angels for Sara closely with Clatsop Animal Shelter; www.angels- forsarasanctuary.com. 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