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Association Members View Film on Epilepsy Symptoms Members and friends of the Co lumbia Association of Retarded Chil dren met at the McBride school re- ecntly to view the film, "Not With out Hope.” The film, borrowed from the Epilepsy League of Oregon, told the story of Jane, age ten. It de scribed the early symptoms of epi lepsy, the visit to the specialist, neur ologist, who diagnosed the case, pre scribed the necessary medication, and consoled the mother in the ac ceptance of the girl’s condition. Fol lowing the evaluation, a social work er visited both parents to guide and answer any questions the parents might have concerning the do’s and don’ts of handling problems at home and school. The teacher, upon being informed of Jane’s condition, explained the disorder to the classroom in an un derstanding and wholesome manner. Due to this intelligent and accurate information told by her teacher, Jane is accepted by her classmates and thereby freed of future teasing and embarrassment. Dr. Henry E. Stirino of Portland, formerly with the Mayo Clinic as a neurologist, and for two years a neuro-surgeon at the University of Oregon Medical School, led the ques tion and answer discussion that fol lowed. Epilepsy is defined as a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by discharges from the brain and maybe likened to an electrical storm in the brain. Two common types of epilepsy are "petit mal” , a small seizure, and "grand mal” a large seizure. One of the early symptoms may give an appearance of day dreaming. Most cases of epilepsy can be controlled through anticon- vulsive medication taken regularly. Dr .Stirino stated, "A teacher may be the key person in helping the stu dent with epilepsy become a con tributing member of society. It is unwise to “pamper” a student with epilepsy, because you feel discipline will bring on a seizure. Negative at titudes toward the person with epi lepsy can be more harmful to hrs personality than the condition itself. There are times when a teacher is the only one to whom a student with epilepsy can turn to for comfort or guidance. In conclusion, Dr. Stirino said, “The greatest problem facing epilep tics is not controlling the seizures, but social acceptance. There are ma- Oernonia Eagle 4 THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1964 ny doors still closed to these people when it comes to obtaining a job, renting an apartment, driving a car, and marriage. Much progress has been made in recent years toward a better understanding of this age old problem, formerly called the falling sickness. "Only when you and I, the general public learn through the enlighten ment of education, the true facts of the condition affecting the nervous system, will the age old stigma be erased.” Students Gather Timber History TIMBER—There were 75 students and their teacher, Jim Barlow of Beaverton, who called on Mrs. John Bino last Monday. They came in school busses and were collecting historical data about Timber. M/Sgt. and Mrs. Bill James and family went to Grants Pass Friday house hunting. They sold their home here recently and will be moving soon. While there they will visit Mr. Jam es’ parents, with whom they are leaving the children so they may enter school there now. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Douglas ano family and Michael and Kathy Mc Cann drove to St. Helens for Thanks giving at the home of Michael and Kathy’s father, Mike McCann. The Douglas family returned home that evening but the McCanns remained for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mcllraith of Portland spent the week end at the Paul Kelly home. Mrs. Mcllraith and Mrs. Kelly are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Olie Radke of Cal ifornia are spending a few days here visiting their son Lloyd and old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Tabor of Oak ridge spent the week end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tabor. The B. B. Wright family returned home Tuesday from a holiday visit with relatives in various parts of California. The Otto Flaigs had a pleasant Thanksgiving in two ways, a dinner at the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Murrell and a new grandson bom to their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lewellyn Flaig at Tuality hospital in Hillsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pagh spent Thanksgiving in Kelso at the home of Mrs. Pagh’s mother, Mrs. Edna Patteuw. COLD W EA TH ER A H EA D Be sure the old lizzy will start on these cold mornings this winter! We carry a complete line of batteries guaranteed to do the job. See us for all your winter automotive needs! BOB'S U N IO N SE R VIC E D EC O R A TIO N S Christmas Tree Ornaments__ 3 Bxs. $1.88 2-in. diameter. Christmas Tree Lights....................... 88c Small Set Christmas Tinsel Garland.................. 88c Regularly 98c Sparkl-Tex............................... 2 for 88c Snow Enlivens Week End Sport By F ra n k J . Laheney QUESTION: I am working under social security. I was told I have to notify the Social Security Admini stration if I change my address. Is this true? ANSWER: No. Only those who r e ceive monthly social security checks need to report a change of address. Until you file a claim, you need not advise social security of your current address. QUESTION: Why is it necessary for me to give my employer my so cial security number? ANSWER: Your social security number is used to keep a record of your earnings covered by social se curity. QUESTION: I work as a maid in a private home two days a week. My employer says I have to pay social security tax on my wages. Is this true? ANSWER: Yes. If you earn as much as $4 per week, your salary must be reported and the tax paid. These wages will be listed on your social security record and will count toward benefits payable to you in the future. QUESTION: During World War II, I was in the service for over three years. Was this time covered by so cial spririty? ANSWER: No. Military service was not covered by social security until January 1957. However, if no other Federal agency has used your service time in paying a monthly benefit, social security can give you "free” credits for your military ser vice. These credits amount to $160 a month for each month of your ac tive duty. Rally to Hear Youth Speaker Lanson and Mary Ross, youth speaker and marimbist, will be fea tured at Youth for Christ Saturday at Benson high school in Portland at 7:30 p.m. Mary Ross, the former Mary Fre- leigh, traveled with the Marimba Coeds, played at large conventions such as the builders convention in Chicago, also on Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town” and with Bob Hope’s’ show in Kansas City. Mary has her masters degree from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. She played for three years with the Kansas City Philhar monic and is a Christian artist and choir director as well as marimbist. Lanson Ross is an enthusiastic preacher - evangelist. 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TIMBER—Thanksgiving has come and gone and with it the first heavy snow of the season. Many who were out on that day slid most of the way home Snow was still falling Friday morning and few cars made the post office hill until later in the day. They would make the first curve then come sliding back down. Youngsters were out with all kinds of sleds, or improvised ones for sliding. Among those from out of town to enjoy the "big eyed chick” here with families and friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Ron Silvers and family of Vancouver who were at the Henry Mitchell home; Lester Atkinson and sons Ricky and Dennis of Portland, at the Morris McMann home; Mrs. Dorothy Brooks and daughter of Portland at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bert Dockery; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sponsel of McMinnville at the Vern Sponsel home, plus Dan Spon sel with six guests, all school chums at Banks high school who are at tending various colleges. This reun ion of the boys was spent prowling in the woods, sled riding and devour ing mom’s good Thanksgiving eats. Mr. and s. Lewellyn McCarty drove to i uf.ne Saturday t,n a bus iness trip and also ta visit their son. Fire Meeting Notices Give Election Date TIMBER—Notices of Timber fire board election have been posted. Election is to take place at the Roy May home December 7. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jensen and family spent the holidays in Emmett, Idaho at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Allen Cole. Denise Tucker is another proud owner of a beautiful horse. Rickey and Dennis Atkinson of Portland remained after the turkey dinner Thursday to spend their va cation with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris McMann. Mr. and Mrs. Roy May were din ner guests at the Jerry Eckhardt home at Banks Thanksgiving day. Golden Anniversary Attracts Local Folk BIRKENFELD—Those from here attending the golden wedding anni versary reception for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bridgers at Vernonia Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Wanstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Art Bellingham, Mr. and Mrs. How ard Jones, Margie and Marilyn, Mrs. Lloyd Beach, Mrs. Elsa Richardson and Miss Shirley Berg. Walt Berg who is now in Seaside, spent the week end with his folks, the Vick Bergs. Former Pastor Here on Visit RIVERVIEW — Rev and Mrs. E. J. Ruff of Corvallis, Montana were Wednesday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Snook. Thursday dinner guests there were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs and five children of Yacolt, Washington; Russell Snook and three children of Hillsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brown and children. Mrs. Bill Eckland and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lloyd, Mrs. Ro berta Schwab and two sons and Mrs. Jewell Lloyd of North Plains spent Saturday in Portland at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lloyd in celebra tion of Mrs. Jewell Lloyd’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eckland and sons en joyed Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Lloyd at North Plains. Mrs. Glenn Mitchell came home Monday after spending a week in Portland visiting relatives. She spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Smith. Mr. and Mrs. De Los Powell and daughter and Melvin Powell, all of Portland, spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Mrs. Inez Powell. Flattery is what makes husbands out of bachelors. ’♦* i ^Something New, Something Different j Every Week During j The Coming Year HERE'S THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING . . . . * That Student In College • That Extra Good Neighbor • That Man in the Service • That Former Resident Be informed of events in the area, take advantage of bargains offered by Ver nonia merchants. Something of interest every week for the entire family. Give a . . . 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