vania Optometric Association (POA). According to the POA, some VDT minor vision problems that, under may be needed to reduce vision stress. discomfort they are experiencing. At work, VDT oper operators have normal seeing burg, PA 17105. . Diuretic medications are a main- stay in the treatment of patients who have congestive heart failure, a -eondition in which the heart fails to pump blood forcefully through the ‘vessels in the body’s organs, includ- ing the kidneys. In such cases, fluids tend to accu- ‘mulate in tissues because they aren’t excreted at a normal rate. “This fluid build-up often becomes -quite uncomfortable, even painful, ‘as it causes visible swelling. A marked weight increase may occur. Some congestive heart failure patients experience fluid accumula- tion in other organs, like the lungs, ‘which affects breathing. + Diuretics act on the kidneys to increase urine output and thereby remove excess salt and water from the body. The medication affects the roughly one million filters located in. the kidney that sort useful sub- stances from those to be excreted. Patients taking diuretics should know rather quickly whether or not their medication is working. Urina- tion is much more frequent and. for those who had previously experi- Tips offered _ In a crowd, a young child is ‘always on the ragged edge of being Jost. He is a catastrophe just wait- ‘ing to happen! He runs ahead, lags behind, stops to look and touch, takes off in another direction to explore some- thing which has attracted his atten- tion. Parents are only human, and can also be distracted for the moment it takes for a parent and child to lose contact, reminds Grow- ing Child, the monthly child devel- opment newsletter. When the child is found - usually only moments later when he begins to wail loudly - both parent and child are relieved. The child is comforted, and the parent takes tighter security mea- sures. But sometimes it doesn’t work out so easily. When the dawdling child looks for his parents, they are gone. And with them goes his whole world. He is small, and lost in a forest of moving, unfamiliar and uncaring big people. Where are Mother and Father? They are always there in the world as he has known it. Now his whole world is shattered. How could they leave him? Don’t they love him any more? Are they gone forever? At this point, sheer panic strikes enced weight gain due to swelling, clothing and shoes should become comfortable once again. Don’t con- fuse this weight loss with the results you get with dieting, however - it is really just a reduction in the body’s salt and water content, not fat! The effectiveness of diuretic med- ications, however, may be severely hampered by patients who add large quantities of salt to their daily diets. Most doctors, therefore, urge diuretic patients to avoid table salt, reduce the intake of dairy products, and eliminate salty, processed canned or pre-cooked foods. In changing eating habits, a diuretic patient can learn the value of using different, more natural flavorings in preparing food. For example, herbs and spices, like dill, basil, or garlic, will enhance chicken, potatoes, stews and soups in a very distinctive manner. Often, diuretics initially cause fatigue in a patient, but after a short adjustment period, this feeling should disappear. Consult your doctor if such side effects as dry- ness of the mouth, thirst, weakness, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle on avoiding and most children will cry loudly and push here and there calling “Mommy, ‘Daddy! I want my Mommy!’’ These children are con- spicuous and readily recognized as “lost.” But a child may simply freeze in terror at his sudden loss of security and simply stand there, jostled by the crowd, with tears rolling down his cheeks. Another child may cower in fear and to escape the crowd may crawl under or into any small enclosed space to hide. These children may take hours to find. And what of the parents during this time? Worried, fearful for the child’s safety, angry at his disap- pearance, angry at themselves for letting it happen, impatient at the time lost, and angry at the thought that the child’s “lostness’’ reflects on their carelessness. It is this strange mixture of worry, fear, guilt, and anger that produces such a mixture of parent response when the child is found. Here are a few suggestions to avoid lostness: — If you are using a shopping cart, put the child in.the seat provided. i — Many discount houses and department stores provide strollers for young children. Use them. This fatigue, rapid heart rate, or dispro- portionate urine-to-fluid intake levels recur. Some patients report experiencing a sensitivity to sun- light, so avoid overexposure ‘until you are sure it is safe for you. One additional side effect of diuretics is a reduction.in the body’s stored level of potassium, a sub- stance provided by certain foods, including bananas. If you are on a special diet which may further lower your potassium intake, con- sult your doctor. Warning signs of diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and cramps and pains in the arms and legs. Other tips for . diuretic patients include: — Always inform any other physi- cian you may see of thefact that you are taking a diuretic medication. — Be sure to keep your physician informed of new developments in your - health, especially if another doctor has diagnosed gout, diabetes or arthritis, or liver or kidney dis- ease. — Consult your physician before undergoing any surgery, including dental surgery, in which general anethesia will be used. ‘lostness’ is particularly important if you have a lot to do because it keeps the child from becoming overly tired and unhappy. These are not always easy to find but there are many alternatives: an old leather belt with a snap ring, or a waist harness made out of cloth and clothesline. — If the child does get lost, it is important that he know his full name. Make a game of teaching it to him: “What’s your name, little boy?” Later add ‘‘What’s your Daddy’s name?” and “Where do you live?” This last becomes very important if you are a family that moves frequently. — Finally, should you and your child get lost from each other, remember that it can happen to anyone. Try to ‘keep your cool,” and at the moment of reunion let your ' child know that you are as happy to find him as he is happy to find you, Growing Child newsletter follows a child’s development month- -by- month from birth to six years old. For more information and a free sample newsletter, write to Growing Child, P.O. Box 620N, Lafayette, Indiana 47902. Include child’s birth- date when writing. Exercise is necessary all year long if we want to keep physically fit. Exercising in the winter months, is usually difficult because of cold weather and snow, but exercising in the summer months is usuaily easy and enjoyable. “However, for those of us who exercise during the summer season,”’ explains Wayne K. Edmonds, Director of Pennsyl- - vania’s Governor’s Council of Physi- cal Fitness and Sports,” there are hazards we must watch out for if we are to exercise safely during the hot weather.” ‘‘Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn are the most common by- products of physical exertion that individuals must avoid in order to work out safely,’”” remarks Edmonds. He adds that as a guide- line persons that are physically active during the summer should begin to be careful when the tem- perature rises above 70 degrees and the humidity reaches 40 percent. . Edmonds and the State Depart- ment of Health have compiled a list “MALTBY DRUG STORE 326 Hughes St. Swoyersville, Pa. 287-7724 VITAMIN E 400 mg., 60's $199 FREE PICK UP AND DELIVERY LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED JOE RANIELI, R. PH. 287-7124 rs of tips to help exercises beat the heat during the summer. -When exercising try to do so in a shady area. -Try to jog or run in the early morning or evening hours, prefera- bly before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. -Wear lightweight, light colored and loose fitting clothes when work- ing out. -As much liquid as possible should be drunk when exercising, be also sure to have plenty of water on hand when exerting yourself. -Hazy days as well as bright sunny ones can cause Severe sun- burn to unprotected skin. For this reason exercisers should obtain the proper sunscreen for their type of skin. The fairer the skin the higher the Sun Protection Factor (SPE). -Exercisers with chronic medical problems or who are taking medica- tion should check with their physi- cian or pharmacist to see if it is advisable to expose themselves to regular periods in the sun. Some medications when combined with sun and heat can cause an allergic reaction. -Persons with medical problems should also check with their doctors to see if their present health condi- tion is compatible with physical BARON'S exertion under the sun’s hot rays. These are suggestions that the Pennsylvania Department of Health deem important enough to be fol- lowed by anyone who wants to exercise safely during the summer season. Olympic hats Dallas Post/Ed Campbell Olympics (Continued from page 1) store doesn’t have it, our customers come to me and ask me to get it for them. I haven’t had one request like that for anything having to do with the Olympics.” Back Mountain Lumber and Coal Company is another local business that chose not to carry Olympic items. Al Williams, general man- ager for the store, explained their reasons. “Most of the souvenirs that we were approached about selling were items that we never sold before. We never were into T-shirts, hats and stuff like that. We did, however, set up an Olympic display for Stanley Tools because they were official sponsors of the games. That’s about all we did, though.” (Continued from page 1) same thing he did with the instru- ments. At last, the moment I had been waiting for, came true - the show had begun. I was really excited! The show was like half of a play and half of a concert. It started out as “‘Kreetons” (monsters) came out on stage. Following them were war- riors. It was supposed to be like the “Kreetons” ruled the world and the only way you could save the world was if one of the warriors could pull a magic sword out of a stone and then kill the ‘Kreetons.” There were four warriors and they all tried to pull the magic sword. Randy Jackson was the last one to. try to pull the sword. He did it! Now the Jacksons could perform. They started out with their song, “Wanna Be Starting Something.” The one thing I liked best about this show, besides seeing Michael Jack- son, was the sound - thanks to my father. It was about an hour and 15 minutes ‘later and the . Jacksons were finishing up the song, “I Want to Rock with You,” then all of a sudden two gigantic spiders came out from the corners of the stage. Then, they bit Michael twice. he fell on a platform and was lifted up, course, had a sheet on him) he disappeared. The crowd didn’t like that at all. Afterwards, Michael appeared again, singing ‘‘Beat It’’ then very last song and it was ‘‘Shake Your Body”. Finally, Michael said, ‘‘Bye, everybody. I love you all,” and then there were fireworks. As the back- ground music of “State of Shock” played, the fans started to clear out of the stadium. Officials of the Economic Devel- opment Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced that low- interest loans are available to area businesses through its Revolving Loan Fund Program. The purpose of the Revolving Loan Fund Program is to provide low fixed interest rate financing to eligible businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania which will result in the creation or retention of employ- ment opportunities. This Program can be utilized in conjunction with a wide variety of other financing sources including state, federal and private sector funds. Howard J. Grossman, Exec. Dir. of EDCNP, noted that “as a general rule, the Council’s Revolving Loan Fund cannot exceed 20 percent of a SEAFOOD total project cost or $100,000 which- ever is less. The term of the loan varies dependent upon the nature of the asset being financed. The inter- est rate is six percent which is fixed Although, emphasis is generally placed on the industrial, manufac- turing sector, certain commercial operations warrant consideration.” A portion of the available loan funds are restricted for use in energy related projects. Eligible energy projects include those designed to resolve energy supply, utilization or conversion problems. To date, the Councii-has provided in excess of $1.2 million dollars to area businesses which have created approximately 700 new jobs. Further information concerning the Revolving Loan Program can be obtained by contacting the Eco- nomic Development Council at 1151 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18640-3795 or (717) 655-5581. Post Classifieds Sell 675-5211 We did find a few area businesses that sold a limited amount of Olym- pic items. Some of ‘the items were well - received, + while others were not. Jack Magee, manager of Stapin- ski’s Drug Store, Dallas, claimed items for sale weren't as profitable as hoped. “We may get a few loyal fans who want to buy them,’ he said, ‘but overall, they’re not selling too well. “Our location could be one of the problems,” he added. ‘I suppose if would be selling more. We’re just too far away.” The - McDonald’s Restaurant in Shavertown is, on the other hand, Only facilities selling quite a few of their Olympic hats, “The hats are going very well, but I suppose that when the Olympics and all the fanfare is over, the enthusiasm for the hats will also decline,” said Albert Mueller, “We want to emphasize though, that we did not bring the hats in to make a profit,” he continued. “As you know, we (McDonald’s) donated the swim stadium to the Olympics. We couldn’t have done it without our customers though, so we're offering these hats to them at the same price we paid for them.” — WALLY KOCHER facilities at the lake. Hasay (Continued from page 1) After studying the idea, it became apparent. to the commission that a flush-type toilet would also be feasi- ble. “We have offered to pay for the system,” said Bickler, “but such a system needs constant mainte- nance. We don’t have the manpower for that, so we asked the protective association if they would maintain the restrooms as long as we payed for them. “As far as the access road to the he added, “there is work going on there pres- ently to fix the potholes and other problems, and that’s not being done because of pressure from Repre- sentative Hasay. We eventually get to all our roads.” Buckle up Although you probably know that wearing the seat belt in your car could save your life -or prevent serious injuries, chances are you don’t buckle up. Most Americans don’t. The Highway Users Federa- ‘tion, a national coalition promoting improved traffic safety, says this widespread lack of belt use is boost- ing support for state laws requiring motorists to buckle up. To help encourage use of seat belts and child safety seats, 8,000 new car, truck; and tire dealers are offering a 10-minute audio-visual program entitled ‘Buckle Up With Confidence.” It explains how belts work to save lives and how child safety seats should be used. The dealers are members of the Dealers Safety and Mobility Council, a Fed- eration affiliate, and will loan the program to local groups and schools free of charge. At the same time, the Federation is offering two new publications promoting belt “use. ‘‘The Safety Belt Proponent’s Guide” 'is a 96- ML na, * Hasay is now in the process of drafting legislation that would man- date the Fish Commission to pro- vide and maintain restroom facili ties at all access areas owned by the commission on natural bodies of water larger than 650 acres located entirely in the commonwealth. ‘‘Such legislation would essen- tially apply only to Harveys Lake,” said Hasay. “It’s time the commis- sion stops thumbing its nose at the public’s complaints. It’s an arrogant attitude to take to a sporting public which has supported it through the years,” “We realize that fish license hold- ers are our stockholders,’”’ said Bickler, ‘“‘and we are Yesponsive to them.” page book designed to helkp organi- zations and individuals in efforts to gain passage of state safety belt use » » Belt Educational ‘Materials’ items offered by public agencies, associations, and business firms which advocate greater use of belts. Details on how to obtain the audio-visual program and the publi- cations are available from the Public. Affairs Division, Highway Users Federation, 1776 Massachu- setts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Telephone (202) 857-1251. Have A News Tip? Call 675-5211 eo — — Y
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