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f# v \J$ - * -» . ', „ ':>.^*v. Thursday, January 7, IS54 "i111 •' I'*,1" i.I»j.«iijp mrnrnnm .-.i*»,r<pp > ,»-ff «3SF S* yw« WP™** >;*:4-r:'v^ £. Tiffi' McifcNfcY PtJiimtKUSk Ht<"i,i ] H1i("HN|"i-H"l.< l"!11-+ supposed danger^ thay need . the Health Talk l .i 4"i"S*'I'4*ii"t*iH"H't^Mi^'{^HMH' lietp Foot Child Face Surgery 1 " Let us suppose your child has been carefully examined and it ltfcs been found that an operation is necessary. Have you given thought to the need for preparing him psychologically for the ordeal? Some parents forget and while the opera tiot, is a success ^ from a physical standpoint, inadequate prepaia- '• tion of the youngster may result in some emotional distress, the , educational committee of the $ ^Illinois State Medical society ob- ; serves in a health talk, f. These psychological scars of a greater or lesser degree may remain for a varying length of time. They may be indicated by Various sorts of disturbances, fears and anxieties, which may last for weeks, months, or eyen throughout childhood into Adult '* l i f e , . ,-v ; . . . . ' \\ . . . V . «v It is riatural for all of us tc tie apxious about an operation. ; but we adults hive many reassurances -- confidence in the surgeon, familiarity with technical skills and safeguards, and acquaintance with many persons who have undergone similar procedures. A young child has little reas- 'aitrance. An operation presents a great threat to him. He doesn't have the knowledge or the resources of the adult. He' dreads the operation as a new und painful experience done in a stiange place by strange people witn mysterious instruments. He has secret fears which may result in fc a lasting fear of doctors, dentists, nurses, darkness, strangers or unfamiliar places. That is why ^ "ft is important for parents, and physicians as well, to recognize the possibility that these psychological reactions may ocftur and • do everything to avoid them by properly preparing the child for a* procedure. ' iHow to accomplish this ? First, the. understanding parent gives COnsiderat ion to the thoughts of ft; child facing ah operation. All children have fears, real and imaginarv. When they i"acc a aid and encouragement of their parents, who are their main source of security. So start by dealing with your child kindly, fairly and honestly. Tell him he is going to have an operation. There may be any one of several reactions: he. may appear unconcerned; he may be violently opposed to it and show his resentment by pulling a temper tantrum. And he may be agreeable, even, enthusiastic. Thus, whatever tta attitude, the wise parent knows there are many fears and doubts to be relieved. Th;s oe accomplished by offering the child simple explanations, not once but several times, to help him understand and be leassured. Knowing what sort of an experience he is going to face -- even one iij which there is some pain -- makes it more easily acceptable to him than having the situation /"thrust on him by surprise. And then the very act of taking your child into. ycur confidence, treating him; with respect and consideration, usually brings out his more cooperative instinct. His questions of. who,' what, when and why should be answered simply and honestly. A deceived child will react more violently than the prepared child to the unavoidable amount of pain after an operation, because he feels that the people he most trusted and upon whom he depended have failed him. On the other hand a prepared child usually takes it in his stride and goes on to meet other experiences, with added stability arid maturity. . Don't alarm the child by your own worries, fears or doubts; don't air your concern in his hearing. .Do be honest with your child. Remember that a child who has been guided successfully through an operation by good medical and psychological preparation will gain an experience that will be of great value to him throughout his life. r- McCullom Lake News By Jone Ingersol BEATING SYSTEMS ARE BLAMED FOR MANY WINTER FIRES rnvmrnmJ'-f'- .->» * ft*- ssfcY-vAi It's a good idea to save the first few bushels of new grain run through your combine for livestock feed to help keep insects out of your newly stored grain, says a University of JHK nois insect specialist. S flHr Tears Surpria* Tftie many friends and relatives of Ted Olsen were thrilled New Year's when they talked long distance to Ted, who is in the Air Force* stationed in Texas, with his wife' and children. The Olsens lived here at the Lake before Ted was called back,400* service. . Nfw Addition Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Brocken are the proud parents of a new baby boy, born Dec 26. They named him Charles Jeffery. The baby's arrival in December followed family tradition as Chuck, Sr., his wife, Lenora, and his sister, Janis, were all born in December. Upon further investigation, they discovered that even their dog, ."Peepers,". was born in December. Quite- a Coincidence, eh? Off The Record Due to the many inquiries of his friends and for those wno are interested, John Crawford Borrell is wintering in McHenry these days. It's closer to his work, he says! Tale of the Fox Several weeks ago, Ben Fisher shot two foxes in his back yard. As you know, they are destructive animals long noted for their cunning, iand even dangerous as far as children are concerned. Little did these creatures know that the bounty on them was turned over to the S.A.C. boys for the children's Christmas party. Mr. Fisher gave the foxes Home heating systems, necessary for comfort during the winter months, also help make wintertime the most dangerous season for residential fires. Fire is fire, whether it is heating a home or destroying it. The only difference li^s in whether or not it is under control. To be sure that friendly iires stay friendly, follow these -.afety tips suggested by the National Board of Fire Underwriters: 1. Dont "force" a furnace or to a couple of friends and they , heater that is giving^ insufficient in turn took them to Woodstock, got the bounty and handed it over to the party planners. Nic c of thorn, don't you think?. • Birthdays A happy birthday to Hugh McDonald, whose day is Jan. 8. Another birthday to be celebrated is that of Mrs. Elizabeth Jablonski. According to Lis, she's following in the footsteps of Jack Benny and is staying "39." However, she's proud to admit it'll be her sixty-sixth. Happy i doubt, check with an experienced birthday "Ma" and many more! repairman. 5. Be careful with hot ashes. Put them in a covered metal container, never in one of wood or cardboard. 6. Store wood, coal and flammable liquids away from the heat. Instead, call a qualified repairman to find out what the trouble is. 2. Never try to "speed u*>" a fire by using gasoline or kerosene. ... " J 3. Keep a metal screen in front of the fireplace. 4. Check periodically to. seq If the ceiling and walls near the furnace feel hot to your hand. If so, additional insulation may be needed to keep them from charring or catching fire. If in Still another birthday is ,, that of Roy Kinsey. His was Jan. 2. Congratulations, Roy! --• Habeas Corpus liter illy mea|)s, •you may have the body." . &18Sf, Funds invested from no through the 11th of January will draw earnings from January 1st INVEST TODAY CURRENT MVIDEND MARENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 102 N. State Street Marengo, Illinois furnace; keep the furnace room free of trash. 7. In preparation foi1 next winter, make a note to have heating system *ind chimneys inspected, and cleaned if necessary, before using them again. Portable heaters present ait added problem, and should be. handled with special care. The National Board recommends the following precautions: 1. When buying a portable electric or oil heater, look for the UL label which means it has passed Underwriters' Laboratories tests for safety. 2. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully when filling it. Use only those fuels for which the heater was designed, and be sure that there Is no possibility of those fuels being contaminated with gasoline. Fill the heater outdoors, and never fill or carry it while it is lit 3. Place the heater on a level floor, toreduoe the danger of tipping, and keep it away from curtains, furniture and other combustibles. 4. Be sure to provide sufficient ventilation in rooms where portable heaters are operating. AWARD CONTRACT Award of the first contract in connection with the erection of the new state office building in Springfield has been! made to the Stehman Wrecking/ company of Springfield, which is to re ceive $12,750 for removing the buildings now on the two-block area directly west of tha Statehouse, The state division of architecture and englnearmg, in making this announcement, said this task of demolition is to be completed within ninety "days. HONOR SCIENTIST » Governor William G. Stratton proclaimed Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1954, as George Washington Carver Day in commemoratioi#* of the eleventh anniversary of the death of the distinguished Negro scientist. Born in slavery, Dr. Carver achieved em i n e n c e through his work in industrial chemistry. At the Panama Canal the Pacific Ocean is east of the Atlantic. ICE CREAM STILL THE F inost/, ••• •*.' ICE CREAM^k^"- Made Try It Today! 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