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The INDEPENDENT, May 2, 2002
Community
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Arts & Crafts activities open to public
Health Notos
ByAudeen Wagner
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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.
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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.
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