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Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, May 2, 2002 Community ’t Arts & Crafts activities open to public Health Notos ByAudeen Wagner ”---------— Strep Throat/Scarlatina: The clinic has been seeing a number of young patients with severe strep throat and scarlatina. Strep throat is an infection caused by certain bacteria of the streptococ cus group. It is most common in children and is spread by droplets containing the bacteria that are coughed or breathed into the air. The child may show symptoms of sore throat, fever, general malaise and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. In some cases, toxins released by the bacteria lead to a rash, a condition known as scarlatina. The important thing for parents to know is that an untreated strep throat infection may lead to more serious complications, such as rheumatic fever and kidney problems. Laura Nichols, P.A., emphasizes that you should not hesitate - if your child com plains of a sore throat, he or she had better be checked. A simple swab test can determine if it is, indeed, a case of strep. Members of the Vernonia Society of Arts and Crafts re cently undertook a ceramic project at Jeanette’s Fantasies, the ceramic shop owned by Jeanette Searles. From a vari ety of styles, each participant selected a greenware mug to work on. After a good deal of scrap ing, sanding and smoothing, each mug was left to be baked in the kiln by Searles. At the next regularly sched uled club meeting, the group returned to the shop to finish up their mugs. A wide color choice was offered and each member chose from these to paint their mug. The mugs have now been kiln baked and delivered. All participants were happy to re port successful outcomes. On Wednesday afternoons, society members gather at the library with projects in hand, working individually and infor mally, while learning from each other. Currently, one member is working on a hooked wall hang- ing, another is crocheting an afghan, and another is involved with pastels and colored pencils. The Society is always look ing for projects and individuals for public presentations or workshops. If you have a sug gestion, call Barbara Sturde- vant at 429-6696, or April Kin ney, 429-3861 VSAC meets on the second Thursday of each month in the meeting room at the Vernonia Public Library at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Plate Power: A big health problem in the U.S. today is that old bugaboo, Obesity. The April issue of Prevention Magazine has an interest ing article on how to lose some of that extra weight. It’s called “Plate Power” and the article suggests that you can drop two sizes in eight weeks! Plate Power works like this: Look hard at your plate, and divide it into two sections; fill the top half (or more) with vegetables and/or fruits, and the bottom half with roughly equal amounts of protein and starch. Then watch the weight come off! This concept is as easy as it sounds - no more confusing details about portion sizes, counting calories or carbohydrates. So, make a salad, cook a vegetable, slice an apple, whatever, to fill up at least half of your plate. Divide the remaining half of the plate in half and put your starch...such as whole grains, potatoes, or pasta...in one quarter, and the protein...such as meat, poultry or fish...in the last section. One rule: Fill that bottom half, the meat and potatoes part, just once. If you want seconds, refill the fruit and vegetable half of your plate. This plan can be used for any meal, for adults and children, and a couple of nice “side effects” are increased energy and possible disease prevention. (Preven tion magazine is on display at Providence-Vernonia clinic, so you can pick up a copy and read the full article.) Good luck. Mammovan: The Mammovan from Tuality Health Care is in Vernonia one day every month. This is another of those rural health services that make life so much easier. Women over the age of 35 should have a mammogram screening every 1-2 years, along with an an nual checkup; over age 50 a mammogram every year is recom mended. The next mammovan visit to Vernonia is May 22. Call the Clinic to schedule. Country Kitchen & Pizza BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Soup & Salad Bar • Pies & Pastries “SOFT SERVE” CONES & SHAKES Home o f the Paul Bunyan Burger Across from High School Orders To Go 503-429-6523 DELIVERY AVAILABLE A gazebo is taking shape in Hawkins Park, thanks to the generosity and effort of Vernonia Li ons Club. Jim Prpich, at right with shovel, is overseeing the project as he works with son Tim, in foreground, and Rick Hobart, left. Scott Rethwill is at the controls of the city’s backhoe. Farmwoman's Nursery Remember Mom on Mother's Day, May Hanging Baskets & Color Bowls G arden G ift Baskets from S13’s full of garden treasures she'll love! 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