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generosity of sponsors.
“They help pay for all the
pieces,” Meyers said.
As part of thanks for the do-
nations, each sponsor was of-
fered a front row seat at tables
set up in front of the amphithe-
ater. Waters were provided, as
well as a snack or two.
Seats for sponsors weren’t the
only ones placed in advance. A
few attendees made sure their
lawn chairs were set up hours
before the concert started. One
woman was almost two hours
early to the event to make sure
she got to experience the music.
“I missed it last year and I was
very upset so I came to make
sure I got to it this year ... we
got here at about 5:30 p.m. I was
aiming for five,” said Rebecca
Howell.
A few others arrived early as
well to visit the ‘instrument pet-
ting zoo’ set up by the Eugene
Symphony. It was an opportu-
nity for kids and adults alike
to explore different musical in-
struments and try them out.
Concert-goer Rebecca Noah
from Eugene was excited to be
in Cottage Grove for the sym-
phony and the opportunity for
her grandson to explore the in-
struments.
“It’s nice for kids to get in-
troduced to all kinds of music,”
said Noah. “Our grandson is
in middle school and he plays
the saxophone so he wanted to
come to the instrument petting
zoo.”
People young and old gath-
ered in the amphitheater as the
sun inched down the horizon.
Meyers estimated an attendance
of close to 3,000 people by the
time the concert started.
O c c a s i on a l l y, p a s s e r s by
stopped to hear the music as
well.
Steve Whaley, who grew up in
Cottage Grove and attended the
PHOTOS BY SOPHIA EDELBLUTE/COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
Francesco Lecce-Chong guides the Eugene Symphony through one of several orchestral pieces performed at Bohemia Park on
July 29. He has been the music director and conductor of the Eugene Symphony since 2017. Nearly 3,000 people came out to enjoy
classical pieces such as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (Dukas), “Hamilton Suite” (Miranda) and “Harry’s Wonderous World” (Williams).
This year marked the Eugene Symphony’s fifth year in Cottage Grove.
performance, mentioned how
rarely he has the opportunity to
listen to symphony music as a
rock and roll musician. But he
said he enjoys the amphitheater
setting and the open-air feel. He
also mentioned the importance
of community.
“It’s important for me to relay
to other people how important
the sense of community is, es-
pecially in a smaller town be-
cause that’s how these things,
events, happen,” Whaley said.
“It’s common interest.”
The Power of Flossing
B
rushing twice a day is recommended by all of the major dental or-
ganizations, but if you’re not fl ossing, you are missing out
on an opportunity to optimize your oral healthcare.
Th e American Dental Association urges people to fl oss at least once
a day to help remove plaque from the areas between the teeth where the
toothbrush simply cannot reach.
Flossing is important because it helps prevent gum disease and cavi-
ties. And according to the ADA, it doesn’t matter if you fl oss before or
aft er brushing — as long as you’re doing it. A 2015 poll by MouthHealthy.
org found that 53 percent of its readers said they brush before, while 47
percent said aft er.
Th e key is fi nding the time to fl oss. Bring some fl oss with you to work
to take care of it during your lunch break. Wake up a few minutes early
or stay awake a few minutes later to give your teeth some extra attention.
With just a little eff ort, you can make a big diff erence in the present and
future health of your teeth.
Don’t Forget the Kids
As an adult, it’s up to us to be great role models. Proper dental care is a behavior
we can easily pass on to our children by teaching them the importance of taking
care of their mouths. You should be fl ossing your child’s teeth as soon as you see
two teeth touching.
Th e ADA recommends parents fl ossing their children’s teeth until they are
about 10 years old. By this age, children have the dexterity to eff ectively fl oss by
themselves.
Encourage your children to fl oss by reassuring them that the experience is not
a painful one. Flossing should be done in a fi rm yet gentle manner. If you’re feeling
pain while you’re fl ossing, you’re not doing it correctly.
How to Floss
Th e ADA has found that only about half of Americans fl oss their teeth. Con-
sidering the ease of fl ossing, this number should be much higher. Th e process is
simple and straightforward, as these tips from the ADA point out:
• Break off about 18 inches of fl oss and wind it around the middle fi ngers of
each hand.
• Guide the fl oss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion.
• When the fl oss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth;
gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth.
• Bring the fl oss back toward the contact point between the teeth and move the
fl oss up or down the other side.
• Hold the fl oss tightly against the tooth; gently rub the side of the tooth, mov-
ing the fl oss away from the gum with up-and-down motions.
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