The INDEPENDENT, July 1,1998
the benefits of the Banks Public Library. For By Pat Stacklie
people who are too busy to read or have a long
Healthy Gums Don’t
commute, the library has a good selection of
The Banks Public Library Summer Reading books on tape. And for those who have ques
Bleed!
Program, which began today, June 1, is in full tions, but no time to run to the library for an
swing! The agenda is filled with exciting enter answer, Washington County provides a Tele
Healthy gums are generally
tainment and there is still time to participate in phone Reference Service. When you call pink in color, firm, and they cer
the fun. Each summer the Washington County 526-2577 a reference librarian is there to take
tainly don’t bleed. If you’re an
Cooperative Library Services sponsor programs your call Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to
adult, chances are you may
encouraging kids to keep up their reading skills 8:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to
have gingivitis, an early,
during the school break and have some fun with 5:15 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5:15 p.m.
reversible stage of gum dis
reading. When they sign up, the kids keep track The Banks Library has loads of new books, old ease. In fact, three out of four
of their reading and are eligible for prizes and favorites, books for sale, excellent reference
adults have some form of gum
can attend special events. Kids of all ages are materials, flyers and local periodicals (including
disease during their lifetime —
invited to participate by signing up before July The INDEPENDENT}, a convenient copy and many don’t even know it.
18, setting a goal, reading or listening to books machine and much more! The library is indeed a
How can you tell if you have
from the Washington County Libraries, and valuable resource for Banks and the surround
gingivitis? Your gums may
returning the reading records to their Library ing communities.
become red and swollen and
The Banks Writer’s Group will continue to
during August. A free book will be awarded to
they may bleed easily. Unlike a
meet through the summer months in the
those who meet their goals.
tooth that aches when there’s a
Remaining in the Summer series at Banks Library’s Community Room. This is a small,
deep cavity, gingivitis is usually
are four special programs taking place on Thurs friendly, informal group of people who share a
painless.
desire to set aside some time to write. It’s an
day afternoons at 2:00 p.m.
The major cause of gingivi
July 9, Oregon Fantasy Theater presents “Lit opportunity to explore ideas and develop skills in
tis is plaque; a soft, sticky,
tle Red Riding Hood", with Celeste Rose and her the company of others who have similar inter almost colorless bacterial film
marionettes. This program is sponsored by the ests. The group meets on the second Monday of
that forms continuously on
each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. July’s
Friends of the Banks Library.
your teeth. The teeth can feel
July 16, Flying Safari Ants Marimba Ensem meeting will take place on the 13th. Call me at
“furry” to the tongue or as if
ble is an hour-long program of children’s music 324-0223 for more information.
there are “sweaters” coating
On the second Saturday of each month, the
from Zimbabwe and Ghana. It features dancing,
them. The bacteria in plaque
storytelling, marimba, drum, voice and various Friends of the Banks Public Library sponsor a produces toxins and enzymes
percussion instruments. Music forms the heart recycling day staffed by local volunteers. On that can irritate your gums and
and core of many African cultures, so come pre July 11th you can bring your recyclables to the
lead to gingivitis.
pared to join your voice with the Flying Safari SWATCO yard at 15945 NW Sellers Rd.
To control gingivitis, you
Ants as they teach and perform African songs between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
must remove plaque on a daily
The Banks History lecture series that took
created for children. The Washington County
basis. Proper daily brushing
Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) spon place during the early months of this year was with a soft toothbrush and
sors the Flying Ants and the Flying Art programs. videotaped by Tualatin Valley Community flossing provides a basis for
July 23, local storyteller Dave Barrett will spin Access. The cable company has made these effective home care resulting in
yarns from all over the world. This is another tapes available for purchase at a reasonable healthy gums. Within 7-10
program sponsored by the Friends of the Banks price. If you missed this popular series or would
like to have your own copy of any one of the four
Public Library.
July 30, Flying Up Art is Tom Yahner (as Tom programs call the Banks Library at 324-1382 for
Question) performing in a delightfully dazzling further information.
monies for the food and bever
display of living and laughing. Included will be
ages
came out of their own
stiltwalking, Chinese yo-yo, danger juggling and
pocket, with all the proceeds
oodles of audience participation. Truly a fabu
going to help pay for this com
lous, festive affair!
ing 4th of July fireworks.
But the library isn’t just for kids. Old and
We also would like to recog
young alike should come by soon and check out
nize the following young ladies
who volunteered their services,
they kept the dinner plates
POLICY ON LETTERS
and the beverages
A word to the wise is coming
The INDEPENDENT welcomes readers' letters, but all
flowing. Their names are: Lisa
letters must be signed and include a verifiable address
sufficient, sort of...
Porterfield, Janean Shaw,
and telephone number, though the address and phone
Jenifer Normand
Krieger,
number will not be printed. We reserve the right to
Glendene Harms Douglass
To the Editor:
shorten or edit letters for clarity. Letters containing
Well, gee whiz. The federal and Laura Jackson.
libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals will
And last, but by no means
government just spent several
not be printed.
million bucks to prove many of least, the cook, Priscilla Cradit.
us are even fatter than we Priscilla, you out-did yourself
again.
thought.
Respectfully Submitted,
In my case, they would only
Larry Doppke
have had to ask the neighbors.
Vernonia
I do agree they are right
about my being too fat and I
intend to do something about it.
Questions county
Folks tell me a vegetarian
employees pay raise
diet is the way to go.
So I’m tapering onto the
vegetarian diet. From now on I To the Editor:
will only eat animals that eat
The Columbia County Board
vegetables.
of Commissioners is about to
Todd
Bowerman
adopt the County’s 1998-1999
jQrnited. fid U io n
Portland budget. Included in the budget
document is a three percent
Thanks to Knights pay raise for all County
including me.
for fireworks benefit employees,
ONLY
I refuse to accept a pay
raise of any amount while the
Save
To the Editor:
Board of Commissioners is lay
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missed out on a great meal. some employees and layoffs
on board
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My wife and I would like to
The County’s financial situa
2434 19th Ave. • Forest Grove • 357-5912
take this opportunity to thank tion is not good and is only
Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-2:30
Pat and Darlene Knight for going to get worse unless we
sponsoring this dinner. The
By Cecelia Sadtler
Volunteer, Banks Library
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days of thorough plaque
removal (brushing and floss
ing) bleeding will stop. In a
warm, moist environment, it
takes longer to heal than a cut
on the finger. Most adults do
not floss or, if they do, not con
sistently, which leads to gin
givitis between the teeth, and
can progress to periodontitis.
Periodontitis is a disease in
which the deeper tissue that
anchors the teeth to the bone
is constantly inflamed. Eventu
ally, the bone that supports the
teeth is destroyed. When that
happens, teeth loosen and
eventually fall out or have to be
extracted by your dentist. Once
gum disease gets to this stage,
only your hygienist or peri
odontist (gum specialist) can
treat it.
Tartar is simply plaque that
hardens on your teeth if not
removed in the soft, sticky
stage. The minerals and salts
in saliva help to calcify or hard
en it over time. It has a snow
ball effect — the tartar provides
a rough surface for more
plaque to form and harden, etc.
The early stages of gum dis
ease can be reversed by thor
ough,
adequate
plaque
removal and regular cleaning
of tartar buildup by your dental
professional.
Yours for better dental health,
Vernonia Family Dental
face reality. Approving a pay
raise while reducing staff is not
only fiscally irresponsible, it is
morally wrong.
Sincerely,
Rita Bernhard
Scappoose
(Ed. note: The three percent pay
increase is part of the current
union agreement for county
employees. Bernhard has filed
suit against the county for reduc
ing her hours by 20 percent last
year. She is a candidate for
Columbia County Commissioner.)
Kids working for trip
to Washington, D.C.
To the Editor:
The D.C. Kids’ first fundrais
er was a huge success. Thank
you, community, for bringing us
your dirty cars and trucks. A
special thanks to the Mini Mart
and Sentry Market for your
donations. Thanks also to Ver
nonia Hardware for the use of
your wall space.
Our next fundraiser will hap
pen sometime in August,
details will be forthcoming.
Until then, the folks at the 76
Station on Bridge Street are
letting us set up a permanent
collection bin for recyclable
cans and bottles. So, if cans
are cluttering up your kitchen
or garage, please bring ’em on
down.
Thanks again for your sup
port.
Alice Brock,
Public Relations
Sheril McWhirter &
Debbie Taylor, Co-Chairs
D.C. Kids
Vernonia
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