M ay 22, 1991—The Portland Observer--Page 7
PPI Employee’s
Volunteer For
Community
Energy Project
Teen Weight
Management
Class To Be Held
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Kaiser Perinancnte’s “ Health
Counts for Teens” is the only current
weight-management program in the
Portland area lor overweight-manage­
ment program in the Portland area for
overweight adolescents age 12 to 16
and their parents or adult support per­
son.
The 10-week course starts July 8
and runs through Sept. 16. Meetings
are Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
Kaiser Permanente’s Bess Kaiser
Medical Center, 5055 N. Greeley, in
Portland. Cost is S I50 per family for
Kaiser Permanente members, S 180 per
family for the general public. To regis­
ter, call Kaiser Pcrmanente’s health
education department message recorder
at (503) 286-6880.
LORRAINE HLAVINKA
All Types of Auto Plate and Window Glass
On May 18th, Pacific Power and
Light employees volunteered their lime
to help others by weatherizing the homes
of senior citizens and disabled persons.
The Community Energy Project pro­
vided the free weatherization materials
and the training of the volunteers.
The volunteers weatherized homes
serviced by PP&L in Northeast and
North Portland. The volunteers installed
inside storm windows, weatherstrip-
ping around doors, caulking, wall gas­
kets, insulated hot water heaters and
pipes, and talked to the senior or dis­
able person about energy conversion.
The weatherization work that was made
to the seniors’ homes will help keep the
seniors warm and save money on their
utility bills. These savings can be used
for food, clothing and medical needs.
Since many of the senior and disabled
persons are home bound, Meals-on-
Whecls may be their only visitors. The
volunteers are welcomed visitors in to
these persons’ homes.
One of the seniors that was helped
is Mr. William Russell, in north Port­
land, who was unable to do the work
himself. He benefited greatly from the
weatherization work.
If you have any questions or would
like more information about the Com­
munity Energy Project or the volun­
teers please do not hesitate to call 284-
6827. Ask for Jill Lane, Project Coordi­
nator.
Storm Doors and Windows
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Public
Announcement
4709 N E MLK Jr. Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97211
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Household Dampness and
Mold Threat To Lung Health
Dampness and mold in the home
may dramatically increase your risk of
suffering respiratory ailments, accord­
ing to a study just published by the
American Lung Association.
The study conducted by a team of
Canadian researchers found that cough,
wheeze, breathlessness, and chest con­
gestion were reported with roughly 60
percent more frequency by adults who
reported dampness or mold in their
homes. While reaction to mold arc
common enough in people with asthma
or allergies, the link betw een mold and
symptoms was equally strong in adults
reporting no predisposing lung condi­
tions.
The study was reported in the March
edition of die Am erican Review of
Respiratory Disease. The findings were
based on some 15,000 responses to a
survey distributed in 30 Canadian
communities.
The results are highly significant
in that mold and dampness arc common
household problems, especially west­
ern Oregon. The survey examined other
factors that might have influenced the
results, including cigarette smoke, other
indoor sources of pollution, and socio­
economic status. In every case, the
connection between mold and damp­
ness and respiratory ailments remained
strong.
According to Dr. Mark O ’Hollaren,
Director of the Allergy Clinic at Ore­
gon Health Sciences University, the
study shows that indoor mold may be
very important. In addition, indoor hu­
midity increases house dust mite levels
which can cause severe allergy prob­
lems. Indoor areas with visible mold
growth should be treated with a mold
removal solution or a diluted bleach
solution. Dehumidifiers may be used in
problem areas, but should be cleaned
often so they don’t become sources of
mold. Carpel dust can now be tested for
the presence of mites and treated to
denature the mite proteins in order to
lessen allergic symptoms in mite sensi­
tive individuals. Medications and al­
lergy immunotherapy (allergy shots)
may also be beneficial in some indi­
viduals who arc allergic to substances
in their environment.”
The American Lung Association
of Oregon recommends that anyone
suffering respiratory symptoms check
bathrooms, kitchens, and basements for
mold and moisture.
When a problem is found, a solu­
tion is usually possible. Be sure to
describe any mold or moisture prob­
lems in you home environment to your
doctor so that they are considered in the
treatment of your respiratory symp­
toms.
The Grant High School Class of
1981 will have its 10th reunion, August
16-18,1991. Former teachers, coaches,
students (who transferred after attend­
ing) and 1981 graduates are encour­
aged to attend. We are looking for
“ missing” alumni, so parents and friends
who read this are encouraged to for­
ward addresses of the Class of 1981 to
class representatives Marcella Loprinzi
or Maura While.
Friday, August 16 will be an alurnni-
only get together at the Blitz Wein-
hardt Tasting Room; Saturday, Aug. 17
will be an hors de ‘ouevres buffet and
dancing at the University of Portland
Commons; and Sunday, Aug. 18 will
be a picnic and softball game at a local
park.
For more information, please con­
tact Marcella Loprinzi, 12920 S.W.
Foothill Drive, Portland,Oregon 97225
or Maura White, 6823 N.E. Hancock,
Portland, Oregon 97213.
We're getting Into the graduation
modo. If you have someone who
has "made it " let them know how
proud wo aro of them. Education
Is a precious tool. Lot our young
men and women know that we
support them in their efforts. At
least say Congratulations!
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USDA’S HOTLINE
OFFERS TIPS ON
SAFE
BARBECUING
Home economists who staff the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat
and Poultry Hotline are making the
season safer for consumers with tips on
safe barbecuing.
Helping people manage outdoor
cooking to avoid illness is critical since
foodbome diseases peak in the hot
summer months.
Here are lips to help consumers
enjoy the cookout season safely:
-Marinate foods only in the refrig­
erator, and in a non-metallic container.
I -Remove visible fat from meat to
avoid flare-ups and charring.
-When partially cooking meat or
poultry before grilling, put the food on
the grill immediately after partial cook­
ing is completed.
-If cooking ahead, cook food thor­
oughly, then refrigerate it in small
containers for quick cooling and later
reheating before serving.
-Cook red meat and fish to 160
degrees F; poultry to 180 degrees. When
done, poultry should not be pink and all
juices should run clear. Fish should
flake with a fork.
-Serve food from the grill on a
clean platter. Never serve from a plat­
ter used to hold raw meat before cook­
ing, unless the platter has been washed
thoroughly with soap and hot water.
Residue and juices from raw meat could
contain potentially harmful bacteria.
-Keep cold foods cold until just
before serving.
-Serve hot foods quickly and only
alter the food has been thoroughly
cooked.
For answers to other questions about
grilling and warm-weather food han­
dling, call USDA’s Meat and Poultry
Hotline at 1-800-535-4555.
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