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The INDEPENDENT, November 7, 2012 Free conference set up for family caregivers on November 16 November is National Fami- ly Caregivers Month, a time to pay tribute to individuals who ensure the health and well-be- ing of their relatives and loved ones. A one-day conference called “The Heroic Work of Caregiv- ing” will take place on Friday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m to 2:30 p.m., at Tuality Health Ed- ucation Center, 334 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro. This conference is free for unpaid family care- givers. Morning refreshments and a boxed lunch will be pro- vided. This year’s conference will focus on providing care while caring for yourself; determining the best housing options at home or in the community; le- gal considerations and finan- cial decisions in caregiving; caring for someone who is los- ing their ability to communi- cate; plus a panel of represen- tatives from various agencies will discuss how to find help in the community. There will be special emphasis on services and support for veterans. Keynote speaker, Rev. Bruce Rumsch, a veteran and family caregiver, will share a message of hope and encour- agement. A brief ceremony rec- ognizing all veterans in atten- dance will be led by Liz Fischer of Hospice and Palliative Care of Washington County. A resource fair with commu- nity service agencies and or- ganizations will be held in the lobby throughout the morning. This event is sponsored by Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) Family Caregiver Sup- port Program, OSU Extension Service and Tuality Healthcare. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 503- 846-3089. Some get two property tax notices Due to a printing error, ap- proximately 2,000 Washington County Taxpayers have re- ceived duplicate property tax bills. The Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to these taxpayers. Any property owner who does not receive their tax state- ment by November 1 is asked to contact the Washington County Department of Assess- ment and Taxation at 503-846- 8801. To receive applicable discounts and avoid interest, payments must be received or postmarked by November 15th. Page 11 Help Curves at “Give a Gobble” event Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Traditionally, this is a time to collectively give thanks. And most celebrate this holiday by gathering for a meal with family and friends. The tra- ditional meals vary from turkey and wild rice dressing in north- ern U.S. and Canada to turkey and cornbread dressing in the south. Very different traditions, with one commonality – turkey. But, not everyone will have a turkey. And Curves of Banks wants to help by hosting a Give a Gobble event on Thursday, November 15 and Friday, No- vember 16. During this event, the Banks Curves will waive the initial service fee for any new member who brings in ei- ther a turkey or a $30 contribu- tion, all to be donated to Son- rise Shelter Food Bank. Curves owner Kathy Dou- glas says, “We chose this or- ganization because it serves families in need in our immedi- ate area and we want them to be able to enjoy a turkey dinner with their families this Thanks- giving. Our goal is to donate 10 turkeys and I think we can do it.” The Give a Gobble event will be a time for members and new members alike to have fun, get to know each other and help the community simultane- ously. The festivities will in- clude a healthy recipe ex- change for using leftover turkey after the big meal!. Douglas also said, “Give a Gobble is just a great way for us to get into the giving spirit and to also help those in need at the same time.” To participate in the Banks Curves Give a Gobble, contact Kathy Douglas at 503-324- 9262 or curves.banks@gmail. com. Oregon Humanities calls for theme submission Oregonians who have something to say about how fame, celebrity, infamy, and pageantry shape American cul- ture are invited to submit an es- say or article for Oregon Hu- manities magazine’s spring 2013 issue on the theme “Spectacle.” Contributors are encour- aged to visit oregonhumani ties.org to review the guide- lines, download the complete call for submissions, and famil- iarize themselves with the pub- lication. No phone calls, please. Submit a proposal or draft by November 13, by email to k.holt@oregonhumanities.org or post to Kathleen Holt, Editor, Oregon Humanities magazine, 813 SW Alder Street, Suite 702, Portland, Oregon, 97205. Oregon Humanities maga- zine, a triannual publication, welcomes all forms of nonfic- tion writing, including scholarly essays, journalistic articles, and personal essays. We ac- cept proposals and drafts of scholarly and journalistic fea- tures, which generally range between 2,500 and 4,000 words in length. We accept drafts only of personal essays that consider larger thematic questions in well-developed, nuanced ways; essay submis- sions should run no longer than 2,000 words. All contributors receive an honorarium. Cur- rently the magazine is distrib- uted to more than 12,000 read- ers. Essays from Oregon Hu- manities have been reprinted in the Pushcart Prize anthology, Utne Reader, and Best Ameri- can Essays. More information can be found at oregonhumanities.org . Reliable + Durable + Quality = Stihl Power through outdoor clutter with the BG 55 Stihl HomeScaper Series™ handheld blower. This gas leaf blower quickly clears driveways and sidewalks. Stihl BG 55 $ Handheld Blower 95 149 The Stihl BR 200, lightweight backpack design is ideal for big jobs around the home. Designed with professional features. Reg.$299 95 On Sale save $20 PRECISION OUTD OOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware Sale Price Stihl BR 200 Backpack Blower $ 503-324-5221 13870 N.W. 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