Jun-Jul 2008 - Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America

Paralog
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans
of America
“Serving Those Who Served”
June - July 2008
Volume 12 Issue 4
In This Issue
President’s Report
By Anthony Marx
Advocacy and Legislation Report
By Kevin O’Reilly

Contents
June/July 2008 Volume 12 - Issue 4
4 President’s Message
5 Government Relations &
Advocacy Report
7 Advocacy/Legislation
Seminar Report
8 Annual Picnic Registration
9 Hospital Report
10 National Service Officers
Report
11 Annual Banquet Registration
11 Membership Report
The 2008 ‘Virtual Wall of Support’
For America’s veterans
Alyce M. Huntsinger
Amy Anderson
Angela Schultze
Angeline Maldonado
Anita Thomson
Ann Bain
Annette Boettner
Arthur Cosby
Barbara Ann Crownover
Barbara J. Lucas
Barbara Shultz
Bernice C. Bruckart
Beverly J. Barrows
Bob Busch
Bonnie Marie Waldier
Brenda R. Backhaus
12 Sports Report
15 Multiple Sclerosis
16 Members’ Letters
18 Members’ Birthdays
19 Calendar of Events
20 Member Application
14 Independent Living
23 Member Resources
25 Local News & Press Releases
26 Local News & Scenic
Attractions
David & Janeece Cook
Donald E. Baldwin
Doris Brock
Eileen M. Norris
Elaine Priday
OREGON
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Cathy Tobiassen
Chris & Louie De
Cindy Marie Higdon
Cindy Weeldreyer
Curtis Wayne Neiss
Paralog
Features
4 PVA Vocational
Rehabilitation Program
6 Abuse & Adult
Protective Services
7 Advocacy/Legislation
Seminar
14 OPVA 1st Annual
Mentorship Award
Our heartfelt thanks to all who signed
WE SALUTE YOU!
Eldon Wayne Rollins
Ellen M. Fitzhenry
Frank Haas
Fredrick Dougherty
George Irving Chesley
Gloria Garbutt
Hap English
Harriet Bing
Isabel Viescas
James & Shannon Fisher
Janice Ann Crews
Jay G. Dutton
Jennifer Cherubini
Jerrie Cates & David
Jill L. Brandon

Oregon Paralyzed Veterans
Mission Statement
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America (OPVA) is
committed to take those actions necessary to improve the
quality of life and to protect the rights of spinal cord injured
or neurologically impaired veterans through: veterans
benefits protection; advocacy; legislation; sports and
recreation; hospital liaison and spinal cord research.
www.pva.org
N ation al Service O fficer
Oregon National Service Office
1220 SW Third St.
Federal Building, Room 1682
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-412-4762
Toll Free: 800-795-3627
Fax: 503-412-4763
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the Paralog are not
necessarily a direct representation of the views or ideas of the
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America. OPVA hereby disclaims
any responsibility for opinions expressed by contributors to, and
printed in the Paralog.
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Paralog
June - July Volume 11 - Issue 4
ANTHONY MARX
President
TERRY BROWN
Vice President
Membership Director
DAVE PARKER
Secretary
JOEL SATORIS
Treasurer
KEVIN O’REILLY
Government Relations/
Advocacy Director
STAN HARMON
Parking Enforcement Director
Member of the Board of Directors
ROGER ROBINSON
National Director
Sports Director
Member of the Board of Directors
PATRICK KILMARTIN
Member of the Board of Directors
KRIS HARJU
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Webmaster
Community Programs Supervisor
Volunteer Coordinator
AUDREY WAKEFIELD
Project Coordinator
RENEE ROBINSON
Membership Assistant
JOSE SAMANIEGO
VA Work Study
PARALOG STAFF
Anthony Marx - Publisher
Dave Parker - Chief Editor
Joel Satoris - Assistant Editor
Audrey Wakefield - Assistant Designer

Greetings, I hope that you are
enjoying our typical Oregon
weather. The economy is having a
devastating effect on some of our
non-service connected members.
In the coming months, if you are in
need of emergency financial
assistance, please contact the
office for assistance.
On a more positive note, we
have enjoyed the help from a few
new volunteers in the office. If you
have not received a call from the
membership department, you will
soon. Bill Blake is doing an
outstanding job in the membership
department. He has been able to
get several members help to
resolve personal issues. One
consistent issue that was alarming
Hello Everyone,
My name is Diane Acord and I
am your vocational rehabilitation
counselor for PVA. I want to
introduce myself and to let you
know that even though I am based
in Minnesota, I am able to work
with your members if they are
wanting, looking or thinking about
employment. I have many years of
experience in assisting people with
disabilities in counseling, exploring
employment options, creating
resumes, assisting with
accommodations, educating
employers and meeting the needs
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans
President’s Message
By ANTHONY MARX, President
to me personally was that most of
the members called in March and
April have not had annual medical
evaluations at a Spinal Cord Unit.
However, the members believed
that just seeing their local Doctor
was the equivalent of an annual
evaluation at an SCI Center. Not
going to an SCI Center for an
annual evaluation truly puts you the
member at a disadvantage in
having a complete assessment of
your medical, emotional, physical,
and equipment concerns. Please
utilize everything you are eligible for
through the Veterans Administration
as a veteran.
As an organization, we are
gearing up for the PVA National
Convention that will be held in
PVA Vocational Rehabilitation Program
of the people I am working with. I
enjoy working with people and
helping them see their dreams
come true. If a member is working
with the VA Voc Rehab, I can work
with them to help the veteran.
Please let me know if I can help in
anyway either by talking with the
veteran, talking to an employer or
coming to a chapter meeting to
discuss the program, whatever is
needed. I am here to help and
wanting to hear from you! PVA has
an exciting opportunity to lead the
way in paralyzed veterans returning
to work!
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Portland during the third week of
August. If you would like to
volunteer or just see what goes on
during a Convention, please call the
chapter office and we can get you
plugged in!
June 7 th we will be at Detroit
Lake putting on the Fun Fishing
Day. Last year, we were unable to
put on the event due to a red algae
warning. So this year we plan on
having about 500 adults and
children participate.
Again as always, I would like to
thank you for the opportunity to
serve you as the chapter president.
We are here in the chapter office to
assist you the member. Let us help
you.
I look forward to hearing from
you!
Diane Acord, MS, CRC, CBIS
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Paralyzed Veterans of America
National Service Office
Bishop Henry Whipple Federal
Building
1 Federal Drive
Room 194 B
St Paul, MN 55111
612-726-6442
DianeA@pva.org

A few updates. There has been
quite a big push to expand the
tuition benefit provided for in SB
1066. This gave tuition assistance
to survivors and dependents of
100% service connected with
service after 2001. I’d like to thank
those members of OPVA who
contacted their legislators. It seems
there’s quite a bit of support to
expand the benefit to include all
survivors and dependents from
previous years.
The latest debate on having an
accessible space reserved for
wheelchair users is suggesting that
the new law discriminates against
non-wheelchair users. The same
argument is being used, from the
Federal Register, 28 CFR Section
35.130(b)(8):
A public entity shall not impose
or apply eligibility criteria that
screen out or tend to screen out an
individual with a disability or any
class of individuals with disabilities
from fully enjoying any service,
program, or activity, unless such
Government Relations
&
Advocacy Report
By KEVIN O’REILLY, GRD/Advocacy Director
criteria can be shown to be
necessary for the provision of the
service, program, or activity being
offered.
The organizations taking an
interest are now asking the state to
look into the Constitutionality of the
new law. They believe that the
discrimination occurs among those
who are eligible for the parking
placard. As of yet we haven’t heard
one way or the other on the state’s
findings and, of course, we’ll keep
you posted of any developments.
We still believe and argue that the
revised law increases access for
those who use wheelchairs and
have a need that is only
accommodated by an access aisle.
The United Veteran Groups of
Oregon (UVGO) is preparing its
Legislative Priority List for 2009. At
this point most of what they want to
support next legislative session is
written in stone. However, we as an
organization can still put forth
legislation. For instance we are
working with other UVGO
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organizations on legislation that
would provide incentives for military
retirees that rely on TRICARE for
their health care needs. If there is
anything any of our members would
like to see proposed, please contact
us and we can discuss the best
approach.
The Governor has formed a
Task Force on Veteran Services, to
look into how the state may provide
assistance to veterans, fill in the
gaps if you will. A very broad focus,
but it will have quite positive outcomes.
They have three categories
they are examining, Reintegration,
Post Separation and Aging and
Retirement. In June and July
members of the Task Force will be
holding town hall style meetings
through out the state. We will notify
our members of where and when as
soon as we learn of firm dates and
places. If possible, please attend
and bring up the issues you feel are
important.
"To throw bombs from an airplane will do as much damage as
throwing bags of flour. It will be my pleasure to stand on the bridge of
any ship while it is attacked by airplanes."
- Newton Baker, US minister of defense (1921)

Too often, older adults and
people with disabilities are victims of
abuse, neglect and financial
exploitation. People who depend on
others for their care are the most
common victims of abuse. The
abuser may be anyone, but is often a
family member who is providing care.
If you or someone you know is a
victim of abuse, help is available. All
states have agencies that provide
Adult Protective Services (APS).
Their job is to investigate reports of
abuse, neglect or financial
exploitation. If needed, they then
arrange services to help make the
adult safe. Northwest Senior &
Disability Services is the APS agency
for seniors and people with
disabilities living in the Oregon
counties of Clatsop, Marion, Polk,
Tillamook and Yamhill. We
investigate and offer options for
those concerned about their safety
and security, whether they live at
home or in a care facility. The agency
provides a number of services
designed to protect seniors and
people with disabilities and to help
families and caregivers deal with
Abuse & Adult Protective Services
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Paralyzed Veterans of America without you
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problems that can lead to abuse.
What is Abuse?
Abuse can be any of the following:
Physical Abuse – when someone
willfully causes physical pain or injury
(such as slapping, bruising or
restraining).
Financial Exploitation – when
someone illegally or improperly uses an
individual’s money or property.
Neglect – when someone fails to
provide necessary care for a person’s
needs. Abandonment is neglect in its
most extreme form.
Self-Neglect – when a person’s own
behavior threatens their health or safety.
Psychological Abuse – when someone
causes mental or emotional distress by
use of humiliation, intimidation or
threats.
Sexual Abuse – when someone inflicts
forced sexual contact of any kind.
Who Should Report Abuse?
If you suspect that a person with a
disability is–or you yourself are–a victim
of abuse, neglect or financial
exploitation, please contact us at once.
Anyone may call. Public and private
officials providing health and human
services to the elderly are required by
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Oregon law to report incidents of
suspected abuse and neglect.
Failure to report could result in a
fine.
Types of abuse that must be
reported are any non-accidental
or unexplained injury to a
disabled person, neglect that
leads to physical harm,
abandonment, or the willful
infliction of pain or injury.
Where Do I Report Abuse?
You can make a confidential
report by calling either of the
following:
NorthWest Senior &Disability
Services
1-800-846-9165
Oregon Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-232-3020
What Happens After I Report?
Reports are screened for
potential seriousness. An APS
worker is then assigned to
investigate the report. The APS
worker will offer and arrange
services to ensure the
individual’s safety.
6590 SW Fallbrook Place (503) 641-2845
Beaverton, OR 97008 Fax: (503) 641-2842

Pictured above David Zurfluh (NWPVA President), Jose
Samaniego OPVA VA Work Study), Brent King (NWPVA Vice
President)
We all have dreams, dreams to
go to places, dreams to meet
people, dreams to visit sites and the
list goes on. I was fortunate enough
to make one of my dreams come
true by traveling to Washington D.C.
I went there to attend the annual
seminar for Advocacy and
Legislation. At first the trip seemed
boring. As I started meeting
representatives from other chapters,
I came to the realization that this trip
was anything but boring. As the
seminar started, I was being drawn
to the speakers who made me more
and more interested in the subject.
It made me angry to realize how
difficult it is for our government to
find a solution to the problems of
thousands of disabled veterans,
specifically our paralyzed vets.
I don’t know very much relating to
government policy, but I do know
Advocacy Legislation Seminar
&
Legislative Report
By Jose Samaniego, VA Work Study Student
that we as citizens of this great
country can unite and make a
difference in the future decisions for
our country which should include an
equal amount of focus and
enthusiasm along with legitimate
interest in funding a veteran’s life after
the military as we do in sending them
to war.
Being able to meet with
government officials has been an
experience of a lifetime, and I certainly
did not miss the opportunity to visit the
Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian, and
Space Museum. I had the opportunity
to meet the guys from the NW
chapter, Dave Z-man, Mike P., Brent
K. and Ernie who in fact failed to tell
me I was wearing white socks with my
suit. Keep in mind that suit wearing is
not part of my daily life much less part
of my life at all. So when it came to
suit etiquette I failed to realize that you
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Pictured above Mike Partridge (NWPVA Legislative Director),
David Zurfluh (NWPVA President), Jose Samaniego (OPVA VA
Work Study)
don’t wear white socks. Dave Zman
came to my rescue and
helped me realize how obvious it
was that I had never worn a suit
before. I ran to the hotel shop to
purchase a pair of $9.00 black
socks (ouch!!!). I wish I had the
time to share the fiasco I went
through to get the darn suit, but
that’s just another story.
Thursday we attended the
Veteran Service Organizations
annual Testimony at the Cannon
building. Here we had an
opportunity to hear testimonials and
ask questions pertaining to veteran
issues. When the Chairman of the
House Committee on Veterans
Affairs, Honorable Bob Filner, was
talking on the issues of veterans
disabilities, I found the courage to
ask the following question. I said “ I
am a chef and in my field of work

we use a term called “Mis en place”
which refers to having everything you
need from ingredients to equipment
and recipe ready before you start
cooking including backup so that your
end result is better. “How does this fit
into my question? I said, “I would like
to know how is it that they spend
incredible amounts of money to send
us to war but their ‘mis en place’ is
incomplete? Because they are not as
prepared for us after completing our
service to deal with injuries and any
need we may have to help the
returning heroes to adjust back to their
life. Why is it that we have to be
constantly reminding them that we are
still here and we need more to
survive? Why do we have to beg for
more? If they are very resourceful to
find funds to send us to war why can’t
they put forward the same enthusiasm
and determination to find solutions for
the different disabilities and needs of
the soldiers that honorably did their
time? Is it too much to ask to live a life
When: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Where: Oaks Park, Portland
Time:10:00 a.m.
Member Name:
Phone:
2008 Annual Picnic Registration Form
How many adults: How many children:
How many ride bracelets:
Amount enclosed: $
with dignity, especially after our
sacrifices is why we are still USA.
Don’t make our sacrifices be in vain
and we shouldn’t be forgotten and
just tossed to the side of the road.”
He’s reply was that, “Many people
would say that I am naïve and my
ideas are naïve, but he said keep
asking that question because it does
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans
Annual Picnic 2008
You may make your reservation by using the form below or calling
503-362-7998 or 1-800-333-0782.
Please R.S.V.P. by mailing in this reservation form with fee to:
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans , 3700 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305 no later than July 25, 2008.
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take a lot of money to fund this war and
he agreed with me to say they should
find ways to help us live better.” He
said “Don’t stop asking that question.
Even if they say you are naive.
Eventually somebody with power will
listen and do something about it.”
I am naïve in many ways regarding
government policies and requirements,
but I’m not stupid. It doesn’t take a
rocket scientist to figure this one out.
You got to give to receive. Let’s not be
greedy.
Overall, my experience during this
trip was the best I’ve had in many
years. I became aware of many
problems that we veterans face and
became even more aware of the
negligence from our government
toward injured soldiers after they are of
no more use to our country. We aren’t
as important as we were before we
became soldiers to win freedom for our
beautiful country, only to become
prisoners of injustice of our own
government.
$5.00 per Voting & Associate Member Families
Free rides for all the youngsters
Food & Beverages for all!!

During the month of April, we
received notification that our
telemarketing company was going
to shut down immediately due to a
personal tragedy. The Board of
Directors were informed and took
action by approving a motion to
reassign the contract to Jadent, Inc.
We believe that by the middle of
June we will be receiving funds
from the new company. Due to the
reduction of income, we have
reduced spending for a while to
ensure that we continue to operate
in the black.
One area I would like to say
that is being more utilized is the
Treasurer
By JOEL SATORIS
Program Report
Membership Recreation Fund. It is
very satisfying to see our members
doing something they enjoy, and we
can help them enjoy life a little more
through the use of the Fund. I am
sure that as the cost of fuel goes
up, more members will consider
using the Fund to ease some of the
financial pressure the current
economy has imposed on our
members.
I would like to remind you our
members to get out this Summer
and participate in the upcoming
events. We are here for you and
hope that Oregon PVA will continue
to make a difference in your life.
Only 1 reservation form will be accepted at a time.
You may make your reservation by using the form below or calling 503-362-7998 or 1-800-333-0782.
Payment must be received by deadline or
reservation will not be made.
Fishing Trip Dates
June 16, 2008
July 7, 2008
July 28, 2008
Member Name: Phone #:
Guest Name:
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans
FISHING and TRIPS
Fee/Reservation Deadlines
June 9, 2008
June 30, 2008
July 21, 2008
How many: Able Bodied: Disabled:
How many Manual Chairs: Total Fees Enclosed: $
Please R.S.V.P. by mailing in this reservation form with fee to:
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans , 3700 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305
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Vancouver VA
Primary Care Contact
Phone Numbers
(360) 696-4061 ext. 31665
(503) 220-8262 ext. 31665
1-800-949-1004 ext. 31665
After Hours Number
1-888-233-8305
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$30.00 per person/ per trip
Please be there by 8:00 a.m.
Boat leaves the dock at 9:00 a.m.
NOTE: We are not able to take
electric wheelchairs.

VA Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment Services (VR & E)
provide eligible veterans with a wide
range of vocational and educational
counseling services designed to help
an individual choose and train for a
vocation. Assistance may include
interest and aptitude testing, exploring
potential occupations and the
availability of jobs in those
occupations, setting occupational
goals, locating appropriate
educational and training programs,
and actually finding employment. But
what about the veterans whose
disabilities prevent them from
employment? The answer may be the
Independent Living Program (ILP).
The ILP is designed to ensure eligible
veterans are able to live
independently and participate in
family and community life to the
maximum extent possible, as well as
increase their potential to return to
work. Unfortunately, eligibility is
limited to certain service connected
National Service Officer
Independent Living Update
By KEN FINK, National Service Officer
Independent Living Program
veterans. If a veteran believes their
service-connected disabilities and
overall conditions prevent them from
pursuing an employment goal, they
may request consideration for an ILP
by submitting a VA Form 28-1900
application for VR&E services. A
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
(VRC) will meet with the applicant to
conduct a comprehensive evaluation
and determine whether or not they are
entitled to services. If it is determined
that employment goals are not
currently feasible, an evaluation of the
veteran's independent living needs will
be conducted.
An ILP is tailored to the individual
veteran. The VRC and veteran will
work together to identify the veteran's
needs and determine what service are
available to address those needs. A
veteran may also be referred to VA
contracted specialized rehabilitation
facilities or rehabilitation professionals
for assistance in designing or
implementing an ILP. Input may also
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be requested from the veteran’s
medical care team and family
members.
Services provided in an ILP may
include:
assistive technology
specialized medical, health, and
rehabilitation services
educational services
services to address both personal
and family adjustment issues
independent living skills training
attendant care training
identification of appropriate
housing accommodations
connection with community- based
support services
coordination with available
federal, state and local services
If you have questions about the
Independent Living Program, or would
like an application, please contact our
service office at 503-412-4762 or
1-800-795-3627. Applications may
also be found at www.va.vba.cov.
The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to
protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to
their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
~ Judd Gregg ~

Membership
For the past month we have had a new volunteer in
the membership office. Some of you have probably
already received courtesy calls to see how you doing
and if there is anything we can help you with. He has
wrote a few words about his experience with OPVA
and thought I would share them with you.
My first experience with Oregon PVA was a life
saver. I have secondary progressive MS and had been
fighting with the VA trying to get my 100% serviceconnected
status. I was in the middle of a neurology
appointment with both doctors agreeing that I truly was
100% disabled. They asked me if I had ever talked to
an Advocate. What is an Advocate? Ken Fink is
OPVA’s Service Officer working out of the Federal
Building in Portland. He happened to be at the VA
Hospital that day. I met with Ken, explained my
situation and what my VA doctors had said. I signed a
power of attorney for him to represent me and he did
Program Report
By TERRY BROWN, Vice President/Membership Director
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
28th Annual Banquet
Dinner Choices (Please indicate how many of each):
Chicken: (Chicken Parmesan With Fettuccini Alfredo)
Beef: (London Broil Bordelaise Sauce and mushrooms)
Seafood: (Seafood Alfredo Shrimps, Scallops, White Fish, Fettuccini)
I require the following menu:
Amount enclosed: $
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the rest. Within five days I was approved for 100%,
although it took the VA months to finally get all the
paperwork done. Ken Fink was amazing. I am sure it
would have taken me up to a year to get my rating
changed. Since then, the VA has treated me well.
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America works hard
helping veterans with spinal cord diseases and injuries. I
am now volunteering at OPVA a couple of days a week
working on membership. What a great organization.
Bill Blake, Membership Volunteer
Oregon PVA is asking for a little help from the members.
If you go on vacations or just out and about could you
send us pictures that we could use on the front cover of
the Paralog.
Dinner provided for attendee and
their spouse or 1 guest. Additional
guests are $15 each. Prepayment
and reservations must be
received by
September 12, 2008
or no reservation will be made.
*Silent auction closing time
subject to change.
Please R.S.V.P. by mailing in this reservation form with fee to:
Oregon PVA , 3700 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305 no later than September 12, 2008.

I thought that this article would be
of some interest to you.
The Portland Pounders headed to
Louisville, Kentucky in early April with
their sights set on capturing the
USQRA Division I Championship. The
Pounders came into the tournament
with their highest ranking ever, #2 in
the country. Most people thought this
year’s championship would be a threehorse
race between the Lakeshore
Demolition, the Texas Stampede and
Portland. The Stampede had handed
Portland three close losses this
season and the top-seeded Lakeshore
squad held two one-goal victories over
the Pounders. Portland was looking
for a little revenge and, more
importantly, their first national title.
The competition started Friday
morning with Portland facing the
Tampa Generals. The Pounders
played the game without starter Max
Woodbury but fellow class 1.0’s Dave
Kammeyer and Jeff Zerba filled in
admirably. Portland took a few
minutes to get warmed up before
going on a 5-1 spurt halfway through
the quarter. They finished the quarter
up 11-6. The Pounders used their
depth and rotated nine players the rest
of the way as they put in a
workmanlike performance to close out
a 45-34 win. Sadly, the Pounders
were handed a victory by forfeit in their
second game of the day as their
opponent, the U of A Wildcats, were
Sports
&Recreation
Report
By Roger Robinson, Sports Director
“Oh! So Close!”
unable to field a team due to
extensive travel problems.
Saturday morning opened with a
showdown against the rival Texas
Stampede. Portland won the tip and
scored first. The teams then traded
goals for a few minutes before
Portland forced a ten-second in the
key violation for the first turnover of
the game. Will Groulx went out with a
chair problem with a couple of
minutes left in the quarter and Texas
sensed an opportunity but Lynn
Nelson provided solid minutes off the
bench to help dash their hopes. The
Pounders were flying on defense in
the second quarter as Ian Chan and
Max Woodbury pressured Texas’
Mark Zupan into an early turnover to
stretch the Portland lead to 17-13.
Portland forced three more turnovers
before halftime and finished the half
flawlessly on the offensive side as
they led 27-21. The second half was
more of the same as Texas tried to
force the ball into the hands of Seth
McBride only to have McBride burn
them repeatedly. Portland kept the
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pressure high on defense and
then went to the bench and used
their depth to finish off the
Stampede,
55-44.
The Pounders faced the
Hoveround Gunners from
Sarasota Florida in the semifinal
game Saturday. The winner
would earn a spot in Sunday’s
Final. The Gunners had quietly
put together an excellent
tournament and were looking to
sneak up on the Pounders. Both
teams came out a little cold and
took a few minutes to warm up.
Portland’s defense came alive late
in the quarter as they went on a
run to open a 12-9 lead when the
first buzzer sounded. It looked
like the Pounders might break the
game open in the second quarter,
but the Gunners showed their
mettle as they battled back behind
the inspired play of class 2.0, Nick
Springer. Portland held a slim
two-goal lead late in the fourth
quarter when class 3.0 Ian Chan
went to the penalty box. Playing
three against four, the Pounders
forced two turnovers to stretch the
lead to four and seal a spot in the
National Championship game for
the first time.
The Pounders were excited
and fired up as they took the court
for introductions and the National
Anthem. Portland won the tip and

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opened the scoring but they turned the
ball over on their next possession to
give Texas the early lead. Both teams
settled into a groove as they traded
goals for the next few minutes. With
two minutes left in the quarter, the
Stampede’s Shinichi Shimakawa
looked like he would score an easy
goal on the corner only to be driven
into the cone by a thunderous hit from
Will Groulx. The quarter ended with
the teams deadlocked at 11. Portland
forced a fifteen-second violation early
in the second quarter and then
converted it to take the lead 14-13.
Both teams played flawlessly on the
offensive side of the ball for the rest of
the half with Seth McBride scoring the
final goal to give the Pounders a 24-23
lead at halftime.
The second half picked up with the
teams trading goals again for the first
five minutes. Texas’ class 1.0 Scott
Hogsett was able tip a pass that
Shimikawa scooped up and scored to
knot the game at 31. The Pounders
turned the ball over again with thirteen
seconds left as Max Woodbury was
unable to corral an errant pass at the
goal line. Texas scored as the buzzer
sounded to regain the lead 37-36.
Texas opened the fourth quarter with
the ball and stretched the lead to
two. Portland forced a ten-second
key violation and scored to close the
gap to one, but the Pounders gave it
back when they mishandled the ball
in the key. Things looked desperate,
but the Pounders cranked up the
pressure and forced an inbound
violation then scored to knot the
game at 45. The teams traded goals
and the Pounders tied the game at
46 with six seconds left in the game.
The Pounders were able to deny the
Stampede as time ran out but, Will
Groulx was called for a spin and
went to the penalty box to start the
overtime period. Portland lost the
jump and Texas took a one-goal
lead. The teams traded goals until
Texas scored to take a 51-50 lead
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with 41 seconds left in the game.
Portland worked the ball down
court but was forced to call a
timeout with seven seconds
remaining. Following the timeout,
the Pounders set up their key
offense and Ian Chan got the ball to
Will Groulx at the goal line, but
Groulx was unable to cross the line
before the buzzer sounded. Texas
had won its third national title
despite Portland’s best effort.
Max Woodbury was honored as
All-Tournament class 1.0 and Ian
Chan was named Most Valuable
Player. Portland coach Ed Suhr
was inducted into the USQRA Hall
of Fame in recognition of his
nineteen years of work as a coach
and administrator in the sport.
The Pounders would like to thank
everyone who has contributed to
our most successful season to
date. We would not be able to
travel and compete without the
support of our sponsors. We are
especially grateful to our support
staff for always keeping us rolling
and to our families for putting up
with our sometimes excessive
passion for rugby.
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On May 9 th , 2008 President,
Anthony Marx and Office Manager,
Ms. Kristina Harju, presented Oregon
Paralyzed Veterans of America’s First
Annual Mentorship Award as well as a
$100 Savings Bond to JROTC Senior
Cadet Captain, Kayla Allen at their
Awards Evening held at North Salem
High School.
This award will be given annually
by the Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of
America to a Senior Cadet who is well
known by their peers, mentors, other
cadets or fellow students in school
and shows examples of the following:
1. Conducts themselves well.
2. Shows respect for others.
3. Puts others before themselves.
About 30 different military
associations in Oregon present
awards and scholarships to deserving
cadets each year at this event.
Cadets are recognized for their
achievements throughout the year.
This year they featured their unarmed
drill team who performed an exhibition
drill routine.
North Salem’s JROTC unit is
organized along military lines and is
called the Viking Battalion. It is a
student-run organization with the
Communications
Program Report
By Kristina Harju, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
PRESENTATION OF OREGON PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA’S
FIRST ANNUAL MENTORSHIP AWARD
battalion commander and his/her
staff of third and fourth year
cadets who plan, coordinate, and
lead the wide variety of activities
they are involved in. Two retired
Army personnel administer the
JROTC program for the school
Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Morse
(retired) and First Sergeant Shad
Certain, (retired).
The students are deeply
involved in a variety of community
and school service activities
throughout the year. They have
actively been volunteering for the
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of
America for the past four years by
presenting the colors at the
Annual Membership Banquet and
Awards Evening held at the
Holiday Inn at Wilsonville. They
have been successful in raising
over half the funds for a Christmas
Dinner for the veterans in the
Oregon Veterans Home in the
Dalles that OPVA sponsors each
year, and have also partaken in
other fundraising events
throughout the years. In the spring
of 1999, 2002 & 2005 North
Salem’s JROTC unit has earned
the “Honor Unit with Distinction”
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rating from the Army, ranking it
among the very best units in the
nation. Their drill team, in its first
year of competition, placed tenth in
the four-state Northwest Drill and
Rifle Conference. Two color guards
finished in first and fourth place in
their competitions. Their color
guards make over thirty
appearances at school and
community events every year.
Oregon PVA’s Office Manager/
Bookkeeper, Ms. Kristina Harju has
helped coordinate events with the
JROTC over the years with her
daughter, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
Kayla Harju, who has also been an
OPVA Volunteer over the past 10
years and is in her last year of
JROTC. She will be heading for
Army boot camp this July after
graduation for the Oregon National
Guard. Ms. Kayla Harju has
enlisted for 8 years with the Army
National Guard and will be studying
to become a Chaplain. Upon her
return home in November, she
plans to attend a local university
here in Salem or the surrounding
area and has plans to also be a
recruiter.
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how
justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars
were Treated and Appreciated by their Nation.”
~ George Washington ~

MS
NATIONAL
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY
104 SW Clay St.
Portland, OR 97201
phone: 503-223-9511
800-FIGHT MS (344-4867)
fax: 503-223-2912
info@defeatms.com
Other MS Resources
· Christopher and Dana
Reeve Paralysis Resource
Center
· MS Resource Centre (UK)
· MS Watch
· MS World
· The Multiple Sclerosis
Association of America
· Multiple Sclerosis
Information
· Multiple Sclerosis
Foundation
· National Multiple Sclerosis
Society
· Rocky Mountain MS
Medical Equipment
Loan Program
The Oregon Chapter operates a
medical equipment loan program
for people with MS. For more
information or to have an
application mailed to you, contact
the Oregon Chapter:
Phone: 1-800-FIGHT-MS
(503) 223-9511 (Portland area)
E-mail: info@defeatms.com
Multiple Sclerosis
Information & Resources
The Oregon Chapter MS Society Services
If you would like any information on these and other services,
contact the Oregon MS Society at 800-FIGHT MS.
Education & Information
Newsletters
Educational Programs
Research
Literature & Library
Fundraising & Awareness
MS Walk
MS150 Bike Tour
Dinner of Champions
MS Golf Tournament
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Client Services
Financial Assistance
Equipment Loans
MS Clinics
Caregiver Respite
Community Resources
Advocacy
Self Help Groups
Provider Referrals
Accessible Recreation
Oregon MS Clinics
The Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center
3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland OR 97239
503-220-8262
http://www.va.gov/portland/index.asp
OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center of Oregon
Department of Neurology, UHS 42
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
http://www.ohsu.edu/ms/
The Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center
9427 S.W. Barnes Road, Suite 595
Portland, OR 97225
503-296-9242

Members’
I’ve discovered a great new game called War
Machine. You begin by choosing your “horde”. I like
wolves so I have chosen “Circle of Orboros” which are
wolf-like creatures. I have also chosen “Skorne” horde
to add Titans to my war machine.
To begin, after you’ve chosen your horde and
selected your creatures, you actually assemble them
with glue and paint them. This means even if others
have the same creatures mine are unique. You can
start with a few and add to your collection as you go
and as you can afford them.
Each character has special attributes. The game is
played with one to four players depending on the
scenario. It’s a game of strategy and you must learn
;the strategy of other creatures as well as your own so
you don’t get annihilated. Not only must you know the
Horde information, you must also know the war
machine information to stay alive.
Thank you,
Jeff Chambers
“Corteco” was an excellent presentation and
with the great seats we had a wonderful afternoon of
fun and entertainment. The show itself was great, but
the effort put forth by the Cirque de Soleil staff is
what made it really special. These folks could teach
a great deal too American entertainment providers
about making the venue, the event and the
experience really enjoyable for individuals with all
types of disabilities. I want to thank the OPVA Board
for continuing to make the recreation fund available
to members an their families, and I would encourage
all members of OPVA to use the fund. It is your
opportunity to pursue a recreational event of your
choosing, on your schedule and with your family.
What could be more enabling.
Thank you,
Keith Wingfield
Letters and Stories to the Chapter
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Dear PVA,
On March 18th I purchased tickets for a Blazer
game, we played Phoenix (and lost). But I only get to
see my 13 year old daughter once a week usually on
Sundays We both had a great time. I want to thankyou
for allowing us to spend an enjoyable day with my
daughter. We were
able to go to a movie
and dinner at Izzy’s.
Thank you for
making this possible.
Dear PVA,
I wanted to thank
you for the
recreation fund, it’s a
life saver. Thank’s to you people I was able to take my
girlfriend & Mother to Red Lobster for a wonderful
Mother’s Day dinner. Our waitress even cracked my
crab legs for me. All made possible by you people.
Thank you,
Steve Grogan
Thank you so much, I appreciate this.
Rod Hamilton Some of my family came to visit so I took them all
to two performances of the P.B.R. Bull riding when it
was in town.
Thank you,
Walter Bryhn
To Whom it may concern,
On April 24th of this year, I attended a reunion of
retired Eugene Police Officers in Eugene that was held
at the Eagles on The Green. My wife and I stayed at
the Best Western Motel on Gateway overnight and
returned to Bend on the 25th. We had a great time
seeing old friends and colleagues.
Then on May the 3rd, we again traveled to Eugene
to attend a friend’s birthday party that was held at the
Country Inn on Coburg Road. My wife and I stayed at
the Shilo Inn on Gateway. Again, a good time was had
by all.
Sincerely,
Ron Coffman

Members’
Letters and Stories to the Chapter
In the past few months, our family has been undergoing a lot of stress, due to multiple medical issues with
extended family members.
My wife and I are responsible for the care of all four of our elderly parents, who have each experienced major
medical setbacks. My elderly father is in the final stages of dementia and my step-mother was just diagnosed with
Congestive Heart Failure. Meanwhile, my wife’s father, who is caring for her invalid mother, is experiencing heart
problems. Ever since January, my wife and my son have been out of state, caring for them. Because her mom is
recovering from a major surgery to restore the blood flow to her legs as a result of vascular scaring from overradiation
for cancer back in the early 1980’s.
As you can tell, we were in desperate need of some R&R. I really enjoyed getting away to the Oregon Coast,
just to escape from all of the everyday pressure which wreaks havoc with my Multiple Sclerosis. My wonderful wife
takes care of me with my MS, so I am very grateful to you for helping us make that special together-time possible.
Thank you,
Charles Younglove
I participated in the Oregon State Amateur
Trapshooting Association Trapshooting
Championships. The Oregon state shoot was held
April 3rd - 6th. This fund is a tremendous asset to PVA
members and I certainly hope that the membership is
taking full advantage of it.
Thank you,
Doug Carr
Dear Sir,
Recently my wife and I spent a week in the Prineville Oregon are (April 20-25th). The trip was two-fold as it
was part vacation and part looking for a future retirement home.
We currently live in Washington and I will be retiring from the United States Postal Service September 2010. I
began working for the postal service shortly after my medical retirement from the United States Army with nearly
30 years service after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
This was our first trip to the area and my wife and I immediately fell in love with the area. It is definitely where
we have both decided to retire.
Some of the areas we visited were Jasper Point State Park and Prineville Reservoir. We went up during the
week. We were the only visitors at the time and it began to lightly snow. We then traveled to Prineville Reservoir
State Park and my wife took many pictures while we walked around and we were both amazed how pristine the
area was. Again, we were the only ones visiting the park at that time with the exception of a couple of park rangers
working in the area. On our way back to town 4 Black Tail Deer sauntered across the road that we were traveling
on back to town. My wife and I got a kick out of that. Also, our last day at the hotel we spotted an Antelope nearby.
What we noticed most were the friendly people who make Prineville their home. We intend to return to Prineville in
the near future. The areas we will be looking for to call home are Longhorn Ridge, Mountain Ridge Estates, and
Ochoco Creek Resort.
Sincerely,
Bob and Kris Fitzgerald
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Dear PVA,
This is my first year of membership, I was injured
in 2005. I appreciate this opportunity to use your
funding to maintain my recreational abilities. Fishing is
one of the few hobbies I can still do. Your funds will
help immensely.
Thank you,
Dennis Hooper

Neil W Conant
Phillip W. Copeland
Jeff E. Creager
Sanforo M. Cser
Edward D. Fitch
Michael E. Flood
William C. Gray
George L. Hardin
Borden P. Hessel, Jr.
Leslie A. Hoffman
James Ashley, S
Bert M. Bradshaw
Sandra M. Brewer
Alan C. Brockman
Craig W. Colerick
Nancy A. Coon
Ignacio H. Corona
Don R. Darland
Daniel G. DeMan's
Virginia M. Facer
George E. Faust
Michael E. Gardner
Meg Graf
Carl D. Griffith
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 envelope Alfredo sauce mix
1 package (8 ounces) imitation
crabmeat
6 ounces bay scallops 6 ounces
uncooked medium shrimp, peeled
and deveined
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons
butter
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Members’
Birthdays
June 2008 Birthdays
Carl W. Jensen, III
Kelly J. Jordan
Michael T. Kelley
Anthony L. Marx
Terry M. Ogan
Clyde W. Osborn, Jr.
F. David Parker
Gordon D. Pike Jr.
Gerald W. Sandlin
Joel F. Satoris
July 2008 Birthdays
Stanley W. Harmon
Steven A. Hickam
William R. C. Hobbs
Steven D. Hudson
Robert J. Huffman
Eli J. Jefferson
Joseph O. Johnston
Joseph M. Jones
Curtis A. Ketchum
Patrick Kilmartin
Robert E. La Favor
Loyal F. Lancaster
David L. Lawson
Matthew G. Lexow
Dan S. Marcy
Franklin McMaster
Sharon Medley
Richard A. Montiel
Robert A. Moyer
Barbara Parker
Kirk Parkhurst
Gregory Z. Payne
Douglas W. Powell
Randle K. Redditt
Joy A. Robinson
RaeAnn Satoris
Vern Spaur
Ken L. St. Julian
Alfredo Seafood Fettuccine Cook fettuccine according to
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Robert R. Smith
Rex A. Stevens
Judith A. Strode
Chris L. Studwell
Ron H. Taylor
Gary L. Tucker
Fritz Von Allmen, Jr.
Allen Weaver
Uili Talimao
Neal N. Tooze
Daniel S. Umbriaco
Albert S. Usinger
D.R. Way
Leon V. Wheeldon
Charles M. Wheeler, Jr
Roger D. Wood
Kenneth L. Woodward
Linda S. Wylie
Charles P. Younglove
package directions. Meanwhile,
prepare Alfredo sauce according to
package directions.
In a large skillet, saute the crab,
scallops and shrimp in butter for 2-3
minutes or until scallops are opaque
and shrimp turn pink. Stir into
Alfredo sauce. Season with garlic
powder. Cook and stir for 5-6
minutes or until thickened. Drain
fettuccine; top with seafood mixture.

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28th National Veterans
Schedule of
Events
7th:
Kid’s Free Fishing Day
- Detroit Lake
16th:
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
26th:
Oregon Paralyzed
Veterans Board of
Directors Meeting
Salem, OR-10:00 am
Schedule of
Events
3rd - 4th:
Office Closed
6th:
BBQ at the Oregon
Veteran’s Home in
The Dalles, OR
7th:
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
25th - 29th:
28th National
Veterans Wheelchair
Games in Omaha, NE
28th:
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
29th:
Nominations for Board
of Directors Due
31st:
Oregon Paralyzed
Veterans Board of
Directors Meeting
Salem, OR-10:00 am

PARALYZED VETERANS
OF AMERICA
Chapter Name:
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROFILE
First Name: Middle Initial: Last Name:
Date of Birth: Social Security Number:
/ /
Male Female Are you an United States citizen? Yes No
Address:
City:
Home Phone: ( ) Other Phone: ( )
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State:
VETERAN STATUS INFORMATION
Email:
DATE(S) OF
TYPE OF
MILITARY SERVICE
Start Date End Date
SEPARATION
Discharge (D) or
Retirement (R)
BRANCH OF SERVICE
D or R Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
D or R Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard
Have you ever been discharged under conditions that are less than honorable?
Yes No
Is your spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease service connected? Yes No
DISABILITY CLASSIFICATION
SPINAL CORD INJURY
SPINAL CORD DISEASE
(Complete ONLY if you have a traumatic spinal cord injury)
Zip:
(Complete ONLY if you have a nontraumatic spinal cord disease)
Date of Injury: / / Date of diagnosis/onset of condition: / /
Injury Level:
Please send membership application to Oregon PVA:
3700 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, Oregon 97305 * 800-333-0782 * 503-362-7998
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
C01-C08 Cervical T01-T12 Thoracic
L01-L05 Lumbar S01-S05 Sacral
Specific disease:
Multiple sclerosis
Cause of SCI: Poliomyelitis
Vehicular (auto, motorcycle, aircraft, bicycle, etc) Amyotrophic diseases lateral sclerosis, transverse myelitis)
Violence (gunshot, stabbing, explosion, etc) Syringomyelia
Pedestrian an (hit by car etc.) Other (specify)
Sports or recreation (swimming, diving, etc.)
Flying or falling object
Medical/surgical complications
Other traumatic injury
Unknown
LEVEL OF FUNCTION
Indicate your level of function
Paraplegia Quadriplegia
Hemiplegia No paralysis at this time

GENERAL INFORMATION
Please check the appropriate box or fill in the blank in EACH of the categories that best describes your present status.
This important information enables the Paralyzed Veterans of America to compile data for the effective implementation
and support of our programs.
Education (Highest Level) Marital Status
Type of Residence
Less than high school graduate Divorced
Apartment
High school graduate/GED
Married
Assisted living facility
Some college or trade school
Never married
Single-family home/condominium
Associate's degree Separated
State/veterans retirement home
Bachelor's degree Widowed
Nursing home
Attended graduate school
Graduate degree
Other
Race/Ethnicity
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black, not Hispanic/Latino origin
VA hospital
VA nursing home
Other
Current Employment Status
Hispanic/Latino Source(s) of Income
Employed full time
Native American or
(Check all that apply)
Employed part time
Alaskan Native
Employment
Self-employed White, not Hispanic/Latino origin Gifts/Other
Unemployed
Other
Private Pension
Unemployed due to disability
Social Security
Retired
VA compensation
Other
VA pension
Worker's Compensation
Relationship:
Name:
NEXT OF KIN INFORMATION BENEFITS ASSISTANCE
The Veterans Benefits Department advocates for quality
health care for our members and ensure that appropriate
benefits are available as a result of your military service.
Same as member address on front of form Is PVA presently your benefits
representative? Ye s No
Address:
City:
State:
Home Phone ( )
Zip:
Applicant's signature is required for processing
Applicant's Signature: Date: / /
The information supplied above will be held in strictest confidence by the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
NATIONAL OFFICE USE ONLY
Membership Identification Number
Processed by
DATE RECEIVED Process Date / /
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CORIL
Central Oregon Resources
for Independent Living
Serving Deschutes, Crook &
Jefferson Counties
20436 Clay Pigeon Court
Bend, OR 97702
541-388-8103 (voice)
glennvc@coril.org
www.coril.org
LILA-Lane Independent
Living Alliance
Serving Lane County
P O Box 12106
Eugene, OR 97440
99 W. 10th Ave., #117, 97401
541-607-7020 voice
541-284-9474 (msg)
lila@lilaoregon.org
www.lilaoregon.org
EOCIL
Eastern Oregon Center for
Independent Living
Serving Baker, Gilliam, Grant,
Harney, Malheur, Morrow,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa
& Wheeler Counties.
1021 SW 5th Ave.
Ontario, OR 97914
541-889-3119
541-889-4647 fax
eocil@eocil.org
www.eocil.org
Independant Living
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Resources
DASIL
Disability Advocacy
Social Independent Living
Serving Jackson County
29 N Ivy St.
Medford, OR 97501
541-608-6746
541-857-9814 fax
dasil@medford.net
Progressive Options
Serving Lincoln County
657 SW Coast Hwy.
Newport, OR 97365
541-574-0384
541-574-1927 fax
progop541@yahoo.com
www.progressive-options.org
HASIL
Independent Abilities
Center
Serving Josephine and Jackson
Counties
1252 Redwood Ave.
Grants Pass, OR 97527
541-479-4275
haslstaff@yahoo.com
SPOKES Unlimited
Serving Klamath and Lake
Counties
415 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-7547
541-885-2469 fax
whoward@spokesunlimited.org
SCILS
South Coast Independent
Living Services
Serving Coos and Curry
Counties
P O Box 2338
Brookings, OR 97415
541-469-5306 x 303
1-800-4815777-toll free
541-469-2928 fax
lizzietiz@usa.net
ILR
Independent Living
Resources
Serving Multnomah,
Washington & Clackamas
Counties
4210 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
503-232-7411/503-232-8408
503-232-7480 fax
ilrpdx@gwest.net www.ilr.org
UVDN
Umpqua Valley Disabilities
Network
Serving Douglas County
PO Box 507
419 NE Winchester Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
541-672-6336/541-440-2882
541-672-8606 fax
scottcohan@uvdn.org

Use Your Recreation Fund
Oregon PVA’s $200 Member Recreation
Reimbursement Fund begins Oct. 1st and ends
Sept. 30th until the funds have been depleted.
Simply send in your receipts to the Oregon PVA
office in Salem. Also, include a one to two
paragraph description of what you did maybe a
picture. All receipts must be dated within this
current fiscal year and received in the Oregon
PVA office no later than September 30th for
those funds to be used. Oregon PVA’s fiscal
year ends September 30th each year.
CHANGE OF
ADDRESS
Caregiver Position
Available:
Live in caregiver needed. Room &
Board/Wage. Medical experience preferred.
For more details call Greg at 503-510-7387.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
TELEPHONE: ( )
EMAIL:
Member Resources
For Living
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Available to members:
Craftmatic Electropedic Motor-operated twin
or queen hospital bed with heat. (This bed
is available to PVA Members Only).
Invacare Tracer SX wheelchair, Everest &
Jennings wheelchair, Monarch Mark
automotive hand control, right prosthetic leg
with shoe, Depuy Prosource x-large cloth leg
brace, three sets of wheelchair legs, jumbo
crutch tips, prosthetic socks, prosthetic
sheaths, large leg brace, Guardian extra
duty folding walker, Invacare folding walker,
reclining chair with lift, three pairs of
crutches, Nova shower bench, foam wedge,
and toilet handles. These items are available
at the Oregon PVA office. For more
information please call 800-333-0782.
Please mail this form to:
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
3700 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305

Medical Centers:
Portland
3710 S.W. U.S.
Veterans Hospital Rd.,97239
(503-220-8262)
Roseburg
913 N.W. Garden Valley Blvd
97470
(541-440-1000)
National Cemeteries:
Eagle Point NC
2763 Rile Rd., 97524
(541-826-2511)
Roseburg NC
913 Garden Valley Blvd, 97470
(541-826-2511)
Willamette NC
11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd.,
Portland, 97266
(503-273-5250)
OTHER
HELPFUL NUMBERS
VA Medical Center,
Seattle, WA:
1-800-329-8387
VAMC/SCI Unit,
Palo Alto, CA:
1-650-493-5000
Vancouver VAMC,
Vancouver, WA:
1-360-750-5351
Member Resources
Clinics:
Bend
2115 Wyatt Court, Suite 201
97701
(888-233-8305)
Bandon
1010 1st St. S.E., Suite 100
97411
(541-347-4736)
Brookings
555 5th St., 97415
(541-412-1152)
Eugene
100 River Ave., 97404
(541-607-0897)
Klamath Falls
2819 Dahlia St, 97601
(541-273-6206/6129)
Salem
1660 Oak St., SE, 97301
(1-888-233-8305)
VA Facilities in Oregon
Warrenton
Camp Rilea, 91400 Rilea
Neocoxie Rd., Bldg. 7315,97146
(888-233-8305)
Portland VAMC,
Portland, OR:
1-503-220-8262
Oregon Veterans Home,
The Dalles, OR:
1-800-846-8460
Oregon Dept. Veterans Affairs,
Salem, OR:
1-800-828-8801
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Rehabilitation Center:
White City
8495 Crater Lake Hwy., 97503
(541-826-2111 ext. 3210 or
3239), (800-809-8725)
Regional Office:
Portland
Federal Bldg., 1220 S.W. Third
Ave., 97204
(800-827-1000)
Vet Centers:
Eugene
1255 Pearl St., 97403
(541-465-6918)
Grants Pass
211 S.E. 10th St.,97526
(541-479-6912)
Portland
8383 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Suite
110, 97220
(503-273-5370)
Salem
617 Chemeketa St., N.E.,
97301
(503-362-9911)
National Service Office,
Portland, Oregon:
Ken Fink, NSO :
1-800-795-3627
Vietnam Vets
Donation pick up service:
1-800-775-8387

LOCAL NEWS
&
Press Releases
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LOCAL NEWS
Scenic Attractions
Vintage WWII Aircraft to Fly in to Salem
Classic B-17, B-24 and B-25 Coming to McNary Airfield
Photo and story provided by Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
A flying tribute to the air and ground crews of vintage World War II-era bombers will arrive in Salem June 11,
2008 as the Wings of Freedom Tour touches down at McNary Airport.
The aircraft display will be parked near the airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant located off of 25th Avenue SE, at 2680
Aerial Way SE. Visitors may explore the aircraft, both inside and out, for a $10 donation for adults or $5 for children
under age 12.
The planes are available to tour on June 11 from 2 p.m. To 5 p.m., June 12 9 a.m. To 5 p.m., and June 13, 9
a.m. To 12 p.m.
Visitors also may take a 30-minute flight in any of the aircraft. The cost is a tax-deductible donation of $425 per
person to fly in the B-17 or B-24. Flights in the B-25 are $400 for the nose and $325 for a ride in the fuselage. The
flights are scheduled before or after the ground tour times.
The Collings Foundation sponsors the tour of these rare B-17, B-24, and B-25 bombers. Currently, the tour has
made more than 2,000 visits to airports across the United States, and millions of people have seen the traveling
aircraft displays.
For more information or to schedule a flight, call 800-568-8924, or visit their website at
www.collingsfoundation.org.
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Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America
3700 Silverton Rd.,NE
Salem, OR 97305-1472
Address Service Requested
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Salem, OR