Banner Graphic, Volume 19, Number 278, Greencastle, Putnam County, 1 August 1989 — Page 4

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Dear Abby

Babies and bathwater don’t mix with adult supervision

DEAR ABBY: I must reply to the letter in your column in which a Newark, NJ., writer stated: “A child of 2 months can be placed in an inch of water in the bathtub, and taught to turn itself over, put its hands under its chest, and get its face out of the water so it can make a noise.” Abby, this is absolutely untrue, and impossible! I am an infant development specialist and have worked in the pediatric department of a university center for many years. The erroneous belief that infants can be taught to save their own lives in the bathtub or a pool is not true. A 2-month-old child face down in an inch of water for even a few seconds can lead to aspiration or even death! Everyone who works in and around a pediatric emergency room or intensive care unit dreads the coming of summer because of all the accidents that can befall a child. Drownings and near-drownings, which can leave a child severely brain-damaged, are the most preventable. Many of these accidents occur in backyard pools or at parties with many adults present, all of whom thought “someone else” was watching the child. Every child deserves supervision around any kind of water, and it is the adult’s job to provide that supervision. CAREY E. HALSEY, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, MAYWOOD, ILL DEAR CAREY HALSEY: You are right, of course. I was too trusting and naive to have printed that letter without checking the facts as stated. Thanks for setting the record straight. DEAR ABBY: I was recently widowed, and learned a lesson I would like you to pass on to friends of other widows or widowers. On the evening of my first wedding anniversary without my husband of more than 50 years, I was invited to a dinner with some friends of many years. I had calls from my children that day remembering the day and chatting about memories they had of their dad. It was wonderfol. I thought my friends were thinking of my anniversary also, and I looked forward to talking about many happy events we had shared. Abby, nobody mentioned that it was my anniversary, so I did. There

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was dead silence for a moment, then the subject was quickly changed. I was very hurt, and pondered “why” for a long time afterward. Finally, I concluded that they assumed that mentioning it might make me sad. Then I recalled that I had also ignored the anniversaries of both family and friends not knowing quite what to say. A few days later, another widowed friend had an anniversary. I called her first thing in the morning to let her know I was thinking of her. She was delighted. A few days later she wrote me a note saying my call was the only one she had received, and how much it had meant to her. From now on, I will not shy away from such occasions. I hope you will think the lesson I learned worth passing on to your readers. A WIDOW DEAR WIDOW: I do, and I thank you for your enlightened view. I learned something today. • * * DEAR ABBY: In 1981, 10 years after my 9-year-old son drowned, I learned about Compassionate Friends through your column. Until then, I was grieving alone. There are no words to thank you for guiding me to this wonderful organization. My son was my only child at the time of his death. Your column, and the truly “compassionate friends,” literally saved my life. CLAIRE TORREY, TUCSON DEAR CLAIRE: Thank you for giving me yet another opportunity to publicize this wonderful support group. Compassionate Friends is for those who have lost a child (of any age) in death. To locate the group in your area, write to the national office: Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, 111. 605223696, or call at (312) 990-0010.

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At the 1989 Putnam County 4-H Fair, which concluded its run Saturday, Chad Morris won supreme exhibitor honors among 4-H’ers at the Community Building, while Holly Pursell won reserve exhibitor for the week. They will be among local 4-H’ers eligible to

Kouns-Blubaugh nuptials Aug. 5 at New Winchester

Kimberly Dawn Kouns, daughter of Peggy A. Kouns and Gary W. Kouns, both of Montezuma, will marry James Logan Blubaugh, son of Nancy J. Targett and Jimmy L. Blubaugh, both of Coatesville, in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, Aug. 5. THE WEDDING will take place at the Whitestone Christian Church at New Winchester. A

Jenkins-Seipel vows set Sept. 9 at Gobin Church

Sept. 9 will be the date as Debbie Jenkins and Randy Seipel, both of Greencastle, become husband and wife. A 3:30 p.m. ceremony is scheduled at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, Greencastle. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Charlie Jenkins, Greencastle,

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compete at the State Fair level with their projects. Included in the 4-H Honor Group this year were Kristin Archer, Stacy Archer, Leah Ross, Travis Knauer, Jeremy Monnett and Chad Morris. (Banner-Graphic photo by Gary Goodman).

reception will follow, with all friends and relatives invited to attend. The bride-to-be is a 1986 Montezuma High School graduate. She is employed at Shenandoah Industries in Greencastle. HER FIANCE, A 1986 graduate of Northview High School, is employed by ICM Grain, New Winchester.

and the late Mary K. Jenkins. A 1981 Greencastle High School graduate, she is employed by Ambler Hill Florists. Seipel, a Greencastle City Police officer, is the son of Rex and Marlene Seipel, Greencastle. He is a 1988 Vincennes University graduate.

Hints from Heloise

Don’t be a statistic, protect your eyes!

DEAR READERS: The National Society to Prevent Blindness reports that there are more than 1,000 eye injuries a day and many of them have resulted in temporary or permanent loss of vision. Your eyes are precious and there are things you can do to protect them. Safety glasses could have prevented many of these injuries. The type with side- or cup-type shields provides better all-around protection. For more hazardous jobs it is recommended that goggles, helmets and face shields be used in conjunction with safety glasses with side shields. Did you know eye protection should be worn for many hazardous jobs around the home? You probably never thought about it. Some examples are when working with hand and power tools, mowing lawns, trimming hedges and weeds, applying fertilizers and pesticides and repairing autos. Sports such as racquetball, handball, squash, tennis, basketball and baseball can also be a danger to the eyes. Specially designed protective eyewear is available for selected sports. Use our new technology. Experts believe that proper eye protection could have prevented or

Calendar of events Tuesday The Putnam County Computer Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at GMI Satellites and Computers, 604 N. Jackson Sl, Greencastle. Greencastle Aglow (Christian Women’s Fellowship) will meet Tueday, Aug. 1 at Torr’s Restaurant Tune for snacks and fellowship will be 6:30-7 pm. with the meeting starting at 7. There will be a $3 charge. All area women are invited to attend. The Greencastle Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Varsity Lanes. Wednesday Greencastle Chapter No. 255, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Masonic Temple. All OES members are invited to attend. A “Make-lL Take-It” workshop will be held 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Peace Lutheran Preschool, 218 Bloomington Sl, Greencastle. Early childhood teachers, aides and parents are invited to make educational games for their children. Cost is $5. To register, persons are asked to call Jan Hile 653-9484 or 653-6995. Thursday Larrabee Lodge No. 131, F & AM, Stilesville, will hold its regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. All members are urged to attend. All visiting master masons are welcome. Friday World War I Auxiliary will meet at noon Friday, Aug. 4 at Putnam Inn. Saturday Groveland Order of Eastern Star and Craft Club will hold their monthly sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast 6:30-10:30 am. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the dining room at the lodge. Breakfast is $2 per person. A gospel sing, featuring Canaan Bound, Tom Wetnight and Steve and Sandy Brattain, is scheduled for 6 pm. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Manhattan Baptist Church, located a quarter-mile north of U.S. 40 on Manhattan Road. Local representatives of the Greencastle Women’s Bowling Association will have an information table at Wal-Mart 10 am. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and 12:30-2:30 pm. Sunday, Aug. 6. Anyone interested in bowling can find out what leagues and times are available. New bowlers are always needed and welcome. A newly formed “Singles” group for widowed, single-never-married and divorced persons, will meet at 6 pm. Saturday, Aug. 5 for a “Melon Mash” at the home of Larry App in Bainbridge. A 50-cent donation is asked. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Persons may call 653-6655, 246-6184 or 795-3003 for more information. Sunday The Chapel Class of First Christian Church will hold its annual carry-in picnic at 5 pm. Sunday, Aug. 6 in the Castlebury Clubhouse on Castlebury Drive in Greencastle. All members and friends are invited to attend. A special closing program of music and skits will be staged by the vacation Bible school classes at Manhattan Baptist Church at 7 pm. Sunday, Aug. 6. Bible school is scheduled 6-8 pm. July 31-Aug. 4 for children age two through ninth grade. The Hendricks County Historical Society will meet at 2 pm. Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Plainfield Library. Lynn Hopper, an expert on antiques and the editor of the Hendricks County Flyer, will speak. Members are invited to bring antiques to be discussed, valued and identified by Hopper. The public is invited to attend. Monday Putnam County Shrine Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 pm. Monday, Aug. 7 at Putnam Inn. Discussion on the group’s activities at the fair is scheduled. Members are officers urged to attend. Visitors are welcome. Tuesday Happier Homes Extension Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the home of Virginia Listen. Better Homes Extension Club will meet at 7:30 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the home of Kathy Riner. Members are reminded to bring food items. Four Leaf Clover Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Putnam Inn. Madonna King will give devotions, with Esther Friend presenting the lesson, “How to be your own best friend.” A community education program, “After Divorce,” is scheduled for 7 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the ground-floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. It is open to all interested persons at no charge. Shauna Rinck, adult unit therapist at Charter Hospital, Terre Haute, will present the program. The annual fall membership meeting of the Greencastle Women’s Bowling Association will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Varsity Lanes. Secretarial materials wili be distributed. All league officers, team captains and other women interested in bowling should attend. The Executive Board of the Putnam County Hospital Guild will meet at 9:30 am. Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the board room at PCH. Tots Time free child care, designed for a parents* morning out, is scheduled from 9 am. to noon Tuesdays. It is held each Tuesday, other otherwise announced, at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle. All children under age five are eligible for the free service.

Heloise

reduced the severity of injury in at least 90 percent of all accidents. The National Society to Prevent Blindness has recognized over 80,000 people in the United States whose sight was saved in an accident because they were wearing the proper glasses. Eye protection works! Don't you be a statistic! Protect your vision. Hugs, Heloise CHILD TIPS Dear Heloise: I noticed my 2-year-old daughter had trouble telling the front from the back of her panties and would often put her panties on backward (not too comfortable). I solved this problem by putting a small mark with a permanent marker

on the inside elastic in front of each pair. Problem solved! Gloria Campbell, Lake Forest, 111. TOOTHPASTE STAIN Dear Heloise: I sometimes get toothpaste on my clothes when brushing my teeth in the mornings. It won’t come off with a wet washcloth and the only way I can solve this problem is to change blouses. How can I remove this stain without having to change clothes? Mrs. Susan Heduch, St. Louis, Mo. Place a cloth underneath the fabric, then work with the damp cloth on top to remove the toothpaste. Do not use this method on silk or other delicate fabrics because the rubbing action will break the fibers. Use a hair dryer to blow it dry. Prevention hints are my favorites. If you must brush your teeth after getting dressed or during the day, put a hand towel over the front of your blouse to protect it from the toothpaste. Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279