Dm << 2 MD AAT Nd NS MS ee 2 «(D0 MD & = OO < TH! [lm Sn - Jd 3! SE NR Cl Ee NOR i —— — ~ Hady includes crafts, THE DALLAS POST/Wednesday, March 30, 1988 ff Wp-00:0 SPRING 7 i Springtime means ‘‘chicken pox’’ It happens every spring. Just as the kids are clamoring to go outside and play, just as par- ents are recovering from treat- ing a winter’s worth of child- hood ills, along comes a new outbreak of chicken pox, racing from child to child with the speed of an Olympic runner, And this year’s ‘‘red-spot sprint’ promises to be no dif- ferent from those that came efore. - According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, approximately three-and-half million children will be affected with chicken pox by year’s end, with a significant number of those cases occurring in April and June. And at this point, there’s really no way to check the spread. ‘“‘Chicken pox is the last common childhood disease for ich no preventive vaccine is et available, although one is Loki to be approved for limited use within the next year or two,” notes Thomas S. Spencer, Ph.D. and dermal research manager for Rydelle Laboratories. “Until a gener- ally usable vaccine is devel- oped, the best thing parents can do for their youngsters is to learn more about the disease and its symptoms and the ways in which its inevitable discom- forts can be minimized.” Classified as an infectious disease, chicken pox is caused by a form of the herpes virus, one that remains in the body for life but that also renders its carrier immune. In other words, once you've had the disease, the chances of catch- ing it again - or spreading it - are virtually non-existent. Its symptoms, which follow an 11- to 20-day incubation period, include low-grade fever, head- ache, muscle aches, chills and a distinctive skin rash con- sisting of small red spots that change to small blisters and then crust over. Although complications from chicken pox can readily arise in adults, particularly pregnant women and the immunosup- pressed, they're extremely rare in otherwise healthy children. Nonetheless, Spencer empha- sizes, the child’s physician should always be notified by an outbreak so that he or she can oversee a proper course of treatment. Generally, such treatment will include bed rest, plenty of liquids and a non-aspirin pain reliever to reduce fever and alleviate overall discomfort. Because scratching can cause chicken pox spots to become infected - a condition that may result in scarring - the use of a product like Aveeno Bath Regu- lar may also be called for to minimize itchiness associated with the rash. Replicating the pH balance of healthy skin, the natural colloidal oatmeal in Aveeno Bath reduces the irri- tating itch and in turn, the urge to scratch. In most instances, a child will recover from a springtime bout of chicken pox within seven to 10 days. But parents be warned. A case of spring fever is usually close behind. A GOOD PLACE TO MEET — Many Back Mountain Senior Citizens enjoy spending Monday through Friday at the newly-renovated Center on Main Street, Dallas, where they enjoy making a variety of crafts, visiting with others or quilting. Among those making crafts for Easter are, from left, ertha Wasilewski, Florence Owens, senior aide; Romanowski and Marian Kunigonis. (C.M. Denmon Photo) BY CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer The new Senior Citizens Center in Dallas is fast becom- ing a popular meeting place for approximately 60 seniors daily, Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 2 p.m. The senior citi- é: find the renovated center @sily accessible and a place where they can enjoy a variety of activities with other resi- dents their age. The program of activities under the direction of Jane needle- point, crocheting, knitting, counter-cross stitch and many of those attending the Center are willing to teach their skills and talents to others interested in learning. They also play bingo and cards and hold card parties the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Many of the citizens play shuffleboard every day and also hold competition with teams from other centers on a regular basis. Parties are usually planned for all holidays and recently, the senior citizens have been discussing the feasi- bility of planning some daily bus trips to various points of interest. VISTA sponsored a Tax and Rent Rebate Workshop, recently. A large patio outside the Center is enjoyed by the citi- zens during the warm weather and this year, some new benches have been purchased for the patio. ®othole “hotline’’ now open The Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Transportation opened up the lines of the ‘‘Pothole Hotline’’ March 10 through April 8. Local numbers are: Luzerne County 826-2386; Wyoming County 278-1171. Dorothy Chissler, T.- is the story of Brian, Mr. Cool he was without tryin’ The hallways he owned; His charms he but loaned Ah my, how he left the girls sighin’ y | a virus caught our Mr. C, A bug with a long history; He ached, and he sneezed He coughed, and he wheezed; It was flu causing this misery. Fi. so low was this guy, He was set to give aspirin a try, But remember he did A note on the lid That warned of a syndrome called Reye. R are is this trouble called Reye But permanent it might make you lie; Kids'with the flu, Chicken pox. too, May suffer when aspirin they try. H.. did Brian reprise his cool? Hey, remember this dude was no fool; He just took it slow, That's the best way to go, When they need you so badly at school ny —A message from the Food and Drug Administration 3: Children and teenagers am not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms betore a doctor is consulted about Reye Syndrome. a rare but senous illness A STORY ABOUT BRIAN Meryl Wagner, Julia e.ocal seniors enjoy new center The Dallas Senior Citizens Center also has a nutrition pro- gram with a full course meal served daily. Florence Owens, Senior Aide, assists with the meal, and all of the members usually stay for it. Reserva- tions must be made the day before. The citizens at the Center are presently working on Easter decoration sets which include a rabbit, duck and chicken for which they took orders from persons wanting them for their children or grandchildren. They also make other beautiful crafts which they give as gifts or keep for themselves. The Dallas Senior Citizen Cente is becoming a popular place with Back Mountain resi- dents. PSU OPEN SET — Shown from left, seated, are tournament planning committee members: Jack Monick, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Athletic Director; Jack Zarno and Barry Fies, Wyoming Valley Club Pro. Second row, Dennis Puhalla, Joe Burnett, Joe Mantione and Ed Keil. Penn State tees off for Booster Club The third annual Penn State Wilkes-Barre Open Golf Tour- nament has been set for Monday, May 16, at the Wyo- ming Valley Country Club. The captain and crew tournament will award a customized Penn State Van designed by Celeb- rity Coach for the first hole-in- one on No. 13. Various Penn State prizes will be distributed. Bob Intrieri, P.G.A. Master Professional at Penn State Uni- versity, and Barry Fies, Wyo- ming Valley Club Pro, will con- duct a clinic for tournament participants at 12 p.m. with the tournament beginning with a shot-gun start at 1 p.m. A Penn State Hour and dinner will follow. The $75.00 entry fee includes green and cart fees, refreshments and dinner. Corporate sponsorships are also available. Proceeds from the tournament will bene- fit the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Booster Club for expansion of athletic programs at the campus. : To sign-up, contact Jack Monick, Penn State Wilkes- Barre Athletic Director, at 675- 9284 or 1-800-426-2358. : A \ Take an unusual vacation this year Vacations are not usually learning experiences. Of course, one may learn not to use airline “X’’ or to stay at motel “Y”’ or that the accom- modations at resort ‘Z’ are variable unless reservations are made two years In advance. The obvious alternative this year is Slippery Rock Univer- sity’s Vacation College, sched- uled for Sunday, June 19 to Friday, June 24. Now in its 13th year, Vaca- tion College is a college without the grades for adult vacation- ers who want to learn while having fun. Program directors this year are faculty members Joan Condravy and Wilma Cavill. Those who attend Vacation College will take non-credit classes - from SRU faculty members and other qualified experts - ranging from tennis and golf to investment plan- ning, stained glass, gourmet cooking, tombstone geography and Egyptology. Throughout the week, the classes are coor- dinated with a schedule of free time and other planned activi- ties that include films, camp- 0 $12 is the time Tie DALLASC[20ST Just fill out the coupon and mail it with your check or money order to: Tie I ALLASC0ST P. O. Box 366 Dallas, Pa. 18612 NOW to order 1 year 0 $23 0 $32 2 years 3 years 0 $14 1 year out of state Name Or call 675-5211 for assistance. A Address City State Zip fires, weiner roasts, and a wine and cheese party. During free times, partici- pants can take advantage of SRU’s wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation facili- ties, ranging from table tennis and billiards to swimming pool, racquetball courts, indoor track and 22 tennis courts, 12 of which are lighted for svening play. Participants - live during the week on campus, in a univer- sity residence hall that has separate accommodations for men and women on each floor. Single and double rooms are available. All meals are included beginning with a buffet on Sunday evening and concluding with a luncheon on Friday. Early registration for Vaca- tion College is $225 which covers a full week’s room, board and tuition. Early regis- tration must be postmarked no later than May 16. After this date, registrations of $275 will be accepted until June 6. A $50 deposit will hold reservations. All fees must be paid by June 6. Refunds will be possible only up to this date. Slippery Rock University is easily accessible from major highways, and located within eight miles of Interstates 79 and 80. It is also centrally located from Pittsburgh, PA (50 miles north), Erie, PA (75 miles south), and Youngstown, OH, (35 miles east). More information or registra- tion is available by writing to: Vacation College XIII, Office of Continuing Education, Lowry Center, Slippery Rock Univer- sity, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 or by calling (412) 794-7551. N CARING FOR YOUR ELDERLY RELATIVES CAN BE AN ENORMOUS RESPONSIBILITY Community Counseling Services THAT'S WHY p IS OFFERING A CAREGIVER’'S SEMINAR YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT SAFETY IN THE HOME| MANAGING STRESS \ MEDICATIONS COMMUNITY RESOURCES & AND MUCH MORE THE SEMINAR BEGINS APRIL 5 AT 700 PM. THE COST IS $15 PER PERSON MAKE YOUR RESERVATION call 823-2155 or 836-3118 | [ & [ & S Community Counseling Services 3 110 South Pennsylvania Avenue ® Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 99 Bridge Street ® Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Ek] ¢ » » iy
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