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Program helps dissolve aging stereotypes By SALL Y HODGKINSON Of the Emerald The elderly have been unfairly stereotyped as cranky, lecturing, helpless and lonely, says the director of an ASUO program dedicated to dissolve these images through work experience with the elderly "They have the same types of problems everyone has." says Mark SkJeman. director of Friendship with the Elderly "Everyone has. to some degree, feelings of loneliness, res tricted independence and mobility The only difference is that the elderly have lived longer and been through more things " FWTE matches students with senior citizens through Eugene-area agencies such as the Gray Panthers, Meals on Wheels. Adult and Family Services and county nutrition programs Through these agencies, students can teach arts and crafts, dance, music or other recreational activities, as well as visiting or taking the elderly shopping “As soon as you gain contact with an older person, stereotypes about them have a way of disappearing." says Sideman FWTE provides students with realistic and practical experience. she adds, and agencies get compe tent volunteers But elderly benefit the most through student contact and help “We get things done," he says "We help them develop individual competencies,” The program, a five year extension of ESCAPE, emphasizes teaching skills so seniors can do things themselves, rather than relying on services, adds Sideman Sideman met recently with representitives from the gerontology department to discuss the possibility of credit for FWTE experience Presently, students gain credit through ESCAPE Sideman says the meeting is a step in the right direction "Gerontology is starting to awaken. There’s a whole segment of people who have been neglected, shoved aside and put into categories." Although FWTE shares a concern for older people with gerontology, Sideman says the program will never be confined to gerontology students "We're here for the student who may be interested in exploring career choices of working with the elderly," he says Registration for the program ends today For more information contact ESCAPE'S registration table in the EMU lobby or call 686-3749 Companions (Continued from Page 12) also reaches those in homes Ella Johnson, a retired schoolteacher who moved to Oregon in 1949 to tend ftlberl trees with her husband, lives in Good Samaritan Center In south Eugene "I'm not ready to give up my freedom and be here all the time," Johnson says Her friendship with Bea Brooks has helped her maintain her independence, she adds Brooks, a retired nurse, is one of the program s veterans, having joined it two and one half years ago "A tnend of mine told me to look her up," she says of Johnson “Now we re friends " Brooks escorts Johnson to and from shopping trips and doctor's ap pointments. sometimes offering an arm when the latter loses her footing. "My walking isn't too good." Johnson admits Sometimes they talk about the lat est books they've read, sometimes about the future and the past "The ‘bill of rights for tenants’ says t don't have to take part in the manual craft activities here,” John son says As a former schoolteacher, she says she's had enough of that. "Now I can just sit." Junction City scuttles solicitation rule By KEVIN HARDEN Of fbe Emerald The Junction City City Coun cil has killed an ordinance that would have made It difficult to solicit contributions for religious organizations The ordinance. first proposed as an amendment to the city's peddling and solicita tion ordinance and defeated Tuesday night, would have halted door-to-door solici tations for contributions by members of religious organize tions unless the city gives its consent The ordinance was aimed at the Unification Church, which angered Junction City residents during one recent contribution seeking campaign The church members, commonly called "Moonies,” asked Junction City residents to contribute to a “Christian Youth Camp” in Oregon several weeks ago When some residents became suspicious, the Lane County sheriff s department investigated and discovered the camp did not exist Law enforcement officials questioned church members about the camp, and several days later the council received a letter from the Church's New York Office complaining of harassment The City Council responded by directing City Attorney Richard Miller to write an an amendment to the solicitation ordinance that would regulate such campaigns in the future That amendment was later expanded into a separate or dinance after Miller realized the issue was complicated by the Unification Church’s claim to religious freedom The council members, however, changed their minds about the ordinance and rejected it without public dis cussion Miller says the council was first concerned about the or dinance's constitutionality. (The Unification Church had threatened a First Amendment lawsuit against the city if the ordinance were passed.) After the review. Miller says, the council concluded the ef fects of the ordinance would be too "drastic” and decided to abandon any regulation of solicitations. "Because of the scope of the ordinance, the subjects covered would have to include all charitable organizations.” Mill explains "That would also include the Girl Scouts and the Camp Fire Girls, as well as the church groups." To avoid problems with en forcement. the council refused to take action on the matter. Miller says No new ordinance is scheduled for consideration. ask the sexpert This column Is written weekly by Patti Van Metre and Anna-Lisa Robbed of Lane County Planned Parenthood. Send questions to the Emerald. 300 EMU. or to Planned Parenthood, 134 E. 13th Ave O. Does noctural orgasm occur in women? A Yes By age 45. 40 percent of alt women will have had at least one involuntary orgasm while sleeping Sex researcher Kinsey found that some women have more "sleeping orgasm" when they have fewer sexual outlets (i e , sexual intercourse or masturbation) Other women have exactly the opposite experience These orgasms are usually accompaanied by sexually stimulating dreams, which the women will remember vaguely For you history buffs, note that people of Babylon and the Yaruba African tribe describe this event as a "nocturnal visitation by a little man or being " Maybe we shouldn't be so scared of the "boogey man " Q What is the risk of pregnancy if a condom has a small pinhole in it? A Only a small amount of semen could "es cape" through a pinhole, so the average risk would be slight, about 2 percent However, it in tercourse occured during mid-cycle (when a woman is most fertile) or if the condom breaks, the chances of pregnancy are greater Best to check a condom first 0 I have been married for two years Before we were married, our sex life was great. Lately it seems to have "fallen by the wayside " Is there any counseling in this area for people interested in improving their sexual relationships? A Yes CARES referral agency has a list of such counselors You can reach them at 687-4000 In addition, the couseling center of the University could give you some information Planned Parenthood also has names of reputable counselors who successfully have helped couples to communicate their sexual desires to each other Good luck Q Have you heard of a "paper " birth control pill? A Yes The People's Republic of China has developed a "paper pill” that is arousing the interest of developing countries This small, per forated sheet of edible paper is cheaper and easier to produce, ana easier to store The World Health Organization is studying the pill. ESCAPE* ESCAPE offers an opportunity for University students to improve their skills and gain experience through work with Community Service or Public School fields Not only will upper division credit be earned, ESCAPE will also provide rewarding and useful experience that will open the door to your future. Sign up today. REGISTER THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 13th IN EMU LOBBY •EVERY STUDENT CARING ABOUT PERSONALIZED EDUCATION The average Navy Pilot isn’t. No man who has mastered the Hying skills it takes to fly and land on a ship at sea can be called an average pilot. And the sense of accomplishment and satis faction that he enjoys are also above average. Which Is only right. For the man who would go places as a Naval Aviator must pass through the most challenging and demanding training program to be found anywhere. From Aviation Officer Candidate School through Flight Training to the day his golden Navy Wings are awarded, he Is tested; driven; pushed and tested again. And for good reason. The Navy has learned that without the will to succeed, no man can be successful. It you've never Down before, but have the desire, you're halfway there. Starling salariss range from $10,000 $12,000 annually, and will increase to over $16,000 in four years. Which brings us lo you. Do you have what it takes to fty Navy? To find out. talk with the officer information team They will be on campus 16-19 April Career Planning A Placement or Eft) Memorial Union Airplane rides available lor goal!tied applicants Be a success in The New Navy.
