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C O M M U N IT Y
by Gov. Neil Goldschmidt
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DENTISTRY
News From Neil
BY Dr. Edward Ward
Three Cities to Receive Grants
Governor Neil Goldschmidt announced today three Oregon cities
would receive funds under the state's Rental Rehabilitation Program for the
rehabilitation of substandard rental housing. The program is administered
by the state's Community Development section of the Economic Develop
ment Department.
Cities receiving funds are: Corvallis, $150,000; Medford, $100,000;
and Springfield, $200,000 Each city will make the funds available to rental
property owners, they in turn will use the funds for major repairs to rental
housing which are predominately occupied by low and moderate income
persons. Property owners will be responsible for contributing one-half of
the rehabilitation costs. In addition, the state will award rent vouchers
(available from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Develop
ment) to eligible low income tenants to help them pay the cost of their rent.
All three cities have been operating similar programs in past years and
have excellent performance records.
Maintaining Your Dentures
Part 2
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Last week I discussed common problems amongst denture wearers and;
urged you, the reader, to seek professional advice rather than use home;
remedies. Today, I’d like to share with you tips on the care of your dentures «
Do not use any harsh chemical to clean your dentures, especially par?
tial dentures which have metal clasps and may corrode. Any of the;
commercial denture cleaning products will do nicely. However, you shoul^
use a soft denture toothbrush to brush your dentures two to three times d;
day to remove plaque, stains and odor-causing bacteria. Remember tha^
your denture is softer than your teeth, so never use a hard brush on them^
Plaque and calculus will build up on your dentures if care is not taken £
Remove your dentures and brush them over a sink of water to prevent
breakage if dropped. Brush inside and outside between each tooth. Thrf;
same procedure should be carried out prior to bedtime. I recommend leav*
¡ng dentures out at night to give the tissues beneath the dentures time tci
recover from the pressures of day-long wear.
If you are one of those patients who cannot sleep unless your dentures
are in your mouth, I recommend that you take them out sometimes during
the day for four hours or more. While you are sleeping, or during one o t
your tissue resting periods, the dentures can be soaked in a commericaC
Lutheran Choral Concerts
Concerts this year will be held:
September 13, 1987, at St. Paul of Damascus, 24510 S.E. Hwy 212,
Damascus, OR 97009, 7:00 p.m.; September 20, 1987, at Bethlehem Luth
eran, 1244 N.E. 39th Ave., Portland, OR, 7:00 p.m.; September 27, 1987,
at Oak Grove United Methodist, 14700 S.E. Ruppert Dr., Milwaukie, OR
97267, 7:00 p.m.; and October 4, 1987, at Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N.
Portland Blvd., Portland, OR 97217, 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Choral originally started out singing for Reformation only, but
the enthusiasm of the group led them to continue practicing in the summer
every Monday evening, and then perform 4 or 5 concerts in the fall.
The group members at one time were all Lutherans, but because of
much outside interest, it was opened up to any and all denominations.
It now has 136 enrolled and are represented by singers from Multno
mah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties, as well as the Vancouver,
Washington area.
Although it is ecumenical, the Luteran tradition is still upheld.
They have had many outstanding directors, such as Stanley Glarum
and Edith Christianson. The present director is Stan Bleything. He is also
the choir director at Oak Grove United Methodist in Milwaukie, OR.
This year's concert is divided into three sections. The first consists of
pre-20th century music. The second includes Spirituals and Hymn An
thems with audience participation. The third includes 20th century selec
tions.
This year is the 49th concert year, and Lutheran Choral is looking for
anyone who might have sung in the past to contact Olive Jac Kistner
at 289 8641 or Nancy Oswald at 655-4753 about special plans for our 50th
celebration next year.
Concerts have no admission charge, but a free-will offering is taken
during one of the intermissions.
Jed, 16, and Diana, 9, are show n w ith their W hite adoptive fam ily
The A shtons o f New York State.
Whites Who Adopt Black Children:
Is Love Enough?
The pros and cons of transracial adoptions of Black children by White
families are weighed in the September EBONY.
Critics, such as the National Association of Black Social Workers
(NABSW), fear the adoptions cause racial and cultural genocide, and that
such Black children will suffer psychological problems throughout life.
"Our position is that the African-American family should be maintained
and its integrity preserved," explains Dr. Morris Jeff, NABSW president
and director of city welfare in New Orleans.
Mark and Judith Ashton, a White couple with two adopted Black Chil
dren and two biological children, observed that mutual love between the
child and parent is "not enough to make sure that the end result is a strong,
self-confident human being." Although things are fine now for 23-year-old
Adrian Parry, who was adopted by a White family at age 15, he recalls
anxious and awkward times. "I wouldn't wish this on anybody. It s too
difficult for children and parents alike," he remarks.
Dr. Rita J. Simon, a sociologist and dean of the School of Justice at
the American University in Washington, D.C., reports that her studies of
about 200 transracially adopted children over 15 years uncovered no special
problems. Other supporters say many children in such families learn to
bridge the cultural gap.
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and other interested community people.
The Black Colleges Committee, Inc. Annual Black Colleges Confer
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5 p.m. at the Red Lion Columbia River.
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cleaning agent.
To remove tartar and stain on complete upper and lower dentures, it
is recommended that they be soaked in a glass of water to which you adtf
one teaspoon of Clorox and two teaspoons of water softener (Calgort
soap). Rinse in baking soda and water to remove the taste of the Clorox.
To remove tartar and calculus from partial dentures, which are part*
metal, use vinegar as the soaking agent. Never use hot water, because,
warping may occur.
After your dentures have been set aside to soak, use a soft toothbrush,
to brush your gums, especially denture-bearing areas, and massage the tis-«
sues with your fingers for a few minutes. Do this rountinely to establish;
a habit of caring for your dentures and your mouth. Now watch your facql
light up with a smile.
Dr. Ward's office is located in downtown Portland: 610 SW Alder, Suite 1008, Portland. OR.;
AIDS Meeting
People of Color United Against AIDS has scheduled a meeting foC
September 15, 1987, 7-9 p.m. in room 154, City Hall, 1220 S.W. 5th. O up
sincere apologies to committee members who were inconvenienced by the
mix-up about meeting time for the August 11th meeting. Following is the
proposed agenda. Thank you in advance for your support of and interest in
the work of People of Color United Against AIDS. Amani has much to
share from his trip East.
Agenda: 1) Fiscal sponsor report (Cascade Aids Project): Elizabeth;
2) Brochures (review, distribute, reprinting); 3) Planning for small-scale
conference on AIDS and minorities: Anita — Proposal for conference to
take place at end of November, '87 (3’/ j months from now). Discussion on
goals and objectives, speakers, workshops?, printed material, focus. Need
to consider: 1. projected number of people who will attend, 2. space (meet
ing rooms, security, accessible, etc.), 3. costs for rental of space if needed,
printed material, sound system; 4. pre-planning necessary; 5. coordination
with other agencies; 6. speakers available; 7. other?; 4) Mailing to minority
community groups; 5) Re-writing and translation of brochures, including
POCUAA brochure: Anita; 6) Identify small projects between now and pro
jected conference date —AIDS and the teenage Black male; Joy Cross,
AIDS and prostitution.
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