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Page B5 MAY 13,1998 ---------------------------------------------th e VortUuh Is Major League Baseball A Step Closer To Portland? C ontini ED F rom F ront said, noting financing would p ro b ab ly com e from vario u s groups with a vested interest in the stadium. These might include the city, state, M etro and MERC, and users such as Portland State University, The Portland Rockies m inor league baseball team , in terscholastic high school sports program s and com m ercial ven- dors who depend on the stadium for income. Witcosky said Vosmek would probably be called on to work with seism ic studies to revise structural requirements necessary for renovating the stadium to ac c o m m o d a te m o re le v e ls o f bleacher seating. He sp ecu lated the R ockies would probably not be displaced by these plans since they have “territorial rights that would re quire a potential m ajor league team to firs t n e g o tia te w ith them ." R ockies’ owner Jack Cain told The Portland O bserver if a m ajor league team moved to Portland, displacem ent would take place. “ We would be com pensated for the territory, but would be out o f business in Portland." "I'm not overly co ncerned about that," he added. "N o major league baseball team has moved a franchise since 1972 and the chances o f them m oving one to Portland are very rem ote." "If it happens it happens, and there’s nothing we can do about it," he added. "We would have to go to some other city in the northwest." SEI Instructor tell aerobic students “Pay yourself first!” C ontinued F rom F ront until com m unity based p ro gram s like SEI cam e along. "I’ve been a physical fitness en th u siast my w hole life ,” said Nickerson, w ho has taught aerobics 24 years, the last year at SEI. At 46, this nativ e P o rtlan d er c a lls a e r o b ic s “ a s p i r i t u a l th in g ," an integral part o f m ind- b o d y -sp irit balancing that in volves b etter "m anagem ent o f y o u rse lf and helps you be a b e t ter person, developing integrity and being v e rsa tile ." N ickerson attended H ighland E le m e n ta r y School and Jefferso n High School before e n ro llin g at Pacific U niversity w here he m ajored in sociology. A fter g raduation in 1975, he landed a recreatio n al aide p o si tion at P eninsula Park, w here d irec to r Roy Pittm an asked him to te a c h an e x e rc is e c la s s . T hree sen io r citizen s shoed up for his first lesson. “ 1 take them as young as they want to com e and as old as they want to be, ” he said, noting the youngest and o ldest stu dents he has had w ere 8 and 72. For m o re in fo rm a tio n on th ese c la s s e s c o n ta c t R alph N ickerson or Y olanda F ields at 249-1721. "Piedmont/City, Debate Rosemont Future" C ontinued F rom F ront sh ould ch o o se your w ords more carefully. For me, a m aster plan means deciding what we will do with this property, not how w e’ll build housing on it.” Paul put th e m a tte r m ore bluntly, “ lfw e c a n ’t havean open planning process, we ca n ’t have a process,” he said."M aybe there s h o u ld n ’t be any p r o c e s s ,” A rthuree retorted. “ M aybethecity shouldn’t have acquired the property. Maybe we should have let a private devel- ’ oper do it, and then y o u ’d have no say at all.” P iedm ont leaders have e x pressed particular concern about high density housing develop ment on the site. "How would you feel if you w ere a first-tim e hom e owner and found y ourself across the street from a low -in com e h o u sin g p ro je c t? ” one wom an asked Baruti. “ That happened to m e,” he re plied. “ It has fit in very well, and th ere’s no been no increase in crim e." He added that such a project at Rosemont might pro vide housing for a family o f four earning $30,0000. "W e’re not talking about people collecting bottles here,” he said. “ W e’re talking about working people try ing to better them selves.” Melissa Darby, who partici pated in a master planning process for the former Kennedy School property in Concordia, urged those present to work with the city. "We didn’t trust them at first, but they didn’t stack the deck against us," she said. "It worked really well after awhile." She conceded that in Kennedy School's case the city was willing to look at non-resi- dential uses for the building, which eventually became a brew pub and theater complex. Arthuree said the city has al ready received “six to eight" pro posals for the property, includ ing ones from Head Start and a proposed girls school. Graduation at PCC is a Community Affair Students o f all ages, walks o f life and ethnic make lip will take center sta g e at P ortland C om m unity College's 36th commencement cer emony on Saturday, June 13, 3 pm at the Memorial Coliseum. Portland Community College, the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, celebrates its students and their academic and personal accom plishments at commencement exer cises on Saturday, June 13, at the Memorial Coliseum. “The stories of personal triumph and commitment to an education to better oneself, to provide for one’s family, and to be part of the American dream are found at the community college,” said PCC President Dan Moriarty. "It isagreat honor to recognize our students'aca demic achievement.” Approximately 1,800 students will be granted associate degrees, certifi cates, high school diplomas, and GED’s. The youngest graduate to earn an associate of arts Oregon Transfer degree, as well as his high school diploma, is 18 year old Steve Ewing. Ewing actually earned his associate’s degree last fall when he was 17. He intends to work for a year to earn money to com plete a bachelor’s degree. Ewing, who lives in Beaverton with his family, has worked part time to pay for his tuition to attend PCC. Surgery May Be An Option For Epilepsy Patients temporal lobe, and are located on both sides of the brain near the temples. "Eighty percent of temporal lobec tomy patients will be seizure free," said Dr. Robert Grossman. "Most can reduce their medication, and in some cases, stop their medication." Many epileptics may not be aware that surgery is an option when medi cation is not successful in controlling seizures. A brain surgery, called temporal lobectomy, offers relief for epilepsy patients whose seizures begin in the YOUR.MONEY&YOU Q : I am a widow with a middle- aged son in poor health. 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In most states, a will that you write in ink with your own hand is valid. Be specific about your bequests. Sign and date the document. You need not have it witnessed or notarized. If you change your mind later about bequests or wish to name a different executor, you may write a new holographic will with different provisions and destroy the old one. However, you should be aware that self-made wills sometimes cause problems for heirs because o f the wording or provisions that are left out. You can buy a manual for the writing of wills that will help you with the legal language. To be on the safe side, you might telephone or write to the office o f the Attorney General in your state to confirm the legality o f holo graphic wills. An easier and safer option would be to engage a lawyer to draft a will for you that meets your particular needs while avoiding potential legal problems. Do you have a question about money matters or your financial well-being? Write to Travelers Express, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85077- 2452. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a personal reply. For individual financial guidance, or specific stock or bond advice, seek professional advice. Self-exams, mammography key to detecting breast cancer H ealth F ocus James L. Phillips, M.D. Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Do you want to take charge in the fight against breast cancer? H ere’s an easy 1 -2-3 for early detection o f this major killer: 1. Do monthly breast self-exami nations. 2. Have a physician examine your breasts annually if over age 40, ev ery three years if under 40. 3. Get a mammogram every year if over age 40. Although breast cancer cases are rare under age 35, every woman is at risk. Since it cannot be pre vented, early detection and treat ment can be a real lifesaver. Monthly breast self-examination c is the first step in early detection. It is easy to learn and can help you detect changes in your breasts, such as lumps or hardening. Pick a set time, like the week after your menstrual period, and do a self exam each m onth. M any breast lumps are not cancer, but only a phy sician can make a diagnosis. Annual visits to your physician or gynecologist should include a p h y s ic a l e x a m in a tio n o f y o u r breasts and open discussion about any recent changes you have d e tected. At age 40, expect your physician to request a mammogram. Mammography, a low-level X-ray o f the breasts, is the best method for detecting lesions or abnorm ali ties. A ccording to Baylor College of M e d ic in e r a d io lo g is ts , m am m ography can detect cancers too sm all to be felt by you or your physician. As you age, your breast cancer risk increases. 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