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-
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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.
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security tax on my wages. Is this
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ANSWER: Yes. If you earn as
much as $4 per week, your salary
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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. An athletic
young man, Ross played three years
semi-pro baseball on the coast. To­
day he serves as a pastor in Idaho.
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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.
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