The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 July 1995 — Page 9

Your Health by Lester L. Coleman, M.D.

Q. Is it normal for newborns to be startled by loud noises? A. Children are bom into this world without fear. Shortly afterward, many of them pay a penalty because we, the parents, inflict our anxieties on them. Even newborn babies seem to sense our fears. I Loud noises call forth a startle reflex which is perfectly normal. Some children may react more keenly than others and still be within norrnal limits. Having been protected for nine months in a soundproof environment, it must be expected that sharp, shrill noises will call forth that startle response. ©1995 by King Features Synd.

Health & Nutrition by Judith Sheldon

I PICNIC IN GOOD HEALTH: ■Whether your summer holiday fare will be mostly picnic lunches, or foods grabbed while you’re on the run, you need to be aware of possible health risks that can cause anything from a mild upset stomach to a fatality. For example, just one bad shrimp at a picnic or taken from a hotel buffet can make you very, very sick. Mary Ann Shroeder, Professor of Nursing at the Catholic University of America offers the following tips to help travelers avoid problems associated with food: 1. Avoid eating shellfish that may have come from contaminated waters, especially in countries where Sanitation may not be very good. ! 2. Do not eat raw vegetables, or □rink unbottled water. Microorganisms from the soil and in water can cause diseases such as dysentery iind typhoid. Examine the bottled tvater carefully to see if the seal had

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I been broken. Sometimes local water is put into these bottles. 3. Make sure all fish and meat 1 dishes are well-cooked. Do not eat ' local dishes that feature raw or partially cooked fish or meats. Bananas and other fruits that you can peel, are considered safe since their rinds seal the fruit from organisms. 4. Distinguish between boredom and hunger. Often people eat when they’re bored, which can lead to weight gain. Says Shroeder: “If you’re bored, read a book or see the sights.” 5. If you eat a basically healthy, low-fat diet, keep in mind that you may not be used to the richer foods you’re likely to encounter on vacation. Do, by all means, sample them, but don’t overindulge. Each year, it gets harder and harder to lose any weight you may have gained, so keep that in mind when you’re tempted to throw caution to the winds. DNR Hunting And Trapping Guide Applications for this year's special deer hunts and reserved mourning dove hunts are now available in the 1995-96 Indiana Hunting & Trapping Guide. The deadline for the mourning dove hunt applications is August 4, while applications for county bonus deer permits and military/refuge area deer hunts must be received by the Department of Natural Resources by August 25. Application cards are included in the Hunting & Trapping Guide for the first time this year. Guides are available through sporting goods stores, hunting license vendors, state fish and wildlife areas, and most Department of Natural Resources properties, throughout the state.

I Household Help by John Amantca

To highlight the creative potential and unbeatable performance of ceramic tile, the Tile Promotion Board (TPB) created the Tile Showhouse, a masterpiece of tile design, use and installation. Distinctive designs were easily achieved with creative applications of custom- and ready-made ceramic tile and trim. Certain tiles were created, and others simply configured, to produce one-of-a-kind patterns or “fabrics” for the home. On the patio, a charming handpainted wall mural of trailing vines is an inviting backdrop for an outside entertainment area. Also, a playful, sailing-inspired scene adorns the walls of a child’s bathroom. And, in the living/dining room, a magnificent “throw rug” of 20 handpainted tiles is set into the terracotta floor. In addition to its beauty and design possibilities, ceramic tile is highly valued for its exceptional performance, environmental soundness and healthfulness. Unlike other decorating and building materials, 1 ceramic tile does not fade, stain, wear, rip or emit deadly toxic fumes • during a fire. Its durability makes tile ■ one of the most cost-effective construction and design materials avail- ; able, and also one of the best investments a homeowner can make to increase property value. ’ Ceramic tile is one of the easiest materials imaginable to maintain. 1 Cleaning generally requires nothing more than a wash of water, or some • mild, non-abrasive cleaner. The veri satile material beautifully protects the home against everything from I children’s hand prints to daily meal preparation to heavy foot traffic. In the Showhouse bathroom, for added moisture protection and simplified cleaning, the ceiling above the

shower is-also tiled. Highlighting ceramic tile's limitless design attributes, unbeatable performance and environmental soundness, the TPB Tile Showhouse sets a new tradition in American home design. For a full display of the TPB Tile Showhouse, please call the Tile Promotion Board's 24-hour hotline at 1-800-210-8453 and ask for the free brochure, “The Art of Ceramic Tile.” ©1995 by King Features Synd.

[ Antiques

Q. What is the value of a white Hopalong Cassidy mug? A. Hopalong Cassidy was the “star” of 66 western movies. His movie career ended in 1953. Thousands of Hopalong Cassidy items were made in the 1940 s and 19505. Your ceramic mug once held peanut butter. If it is in good condition, with the red “rope” lettering and Hopalong Cassidy figure intact, the mug should sell for S6O. ★ * ★ Q. My Victorian chair has carved heads on the ends of the arms and carved tassels on the back. The antiques shop said it was made by Jelliff. Can you tell me who he was? A. John Jelliff of New Jersey designed furniture in the Renaissance revival style between 1850 and 1875. The furniture was large, ornately carved and heavily decorated. Fruit and tassel carving is characteristic of his work. Because he made many pieces, Jelliff's furniture is not as valuable as that made by contemporaries Christian Herter, Kimbel and Cabus, Alexander Roux or George Hunzinger. A Jelliff chair sells for $2,000 to $3,000. * * * Q. The bottom of my black metal telephone is stamped, “Steel Stamping Co., Lorain, Ohio.” The phone has a crank above the dial. When it’s turned, a child’s voice speaks, “Hello, Mommy. Hello, Daddy.” Any information?

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A. Your toy was made sometime between 1930 and 1959. The company made few toys. ★ ★ * TIP: Lace handkerchiefs can be pressed the old-fashioned way. After washing the handkerchief, push it flat on a mirror or tile wall surface. Straighten it, let the water run off and let the handkerchief dry. It will need no further ironing. Avoid using an iron, which can flatten the lace. ★ ★ ★ Make money from your home. For a * copy of the Kovels’ “Selling Antiques by Mail” booklet, send $2 and a selfaddressed, stamped (55 cents) No. 10 envelope to: Kovels, P.O. Box 22900, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. ©1995 by King Feature* Synd.

Home Tips

GERM WARFARE — We all want to keep our homes safe from germs. I don’t have a dishwasher, so to keep my dish cloth and sink clean, and also to sterilize my dishes and silverware, I add a dash of chlorine bleach to my dishwater. I always have a clean wash cloth and my counters are always germ-free after wiping with leftover dishwater. Eunice F., Crossville, Tenn. EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have a septic system, using products with bleach or chlorine bleach in genera] can put you at risk for damaging your system. EYE TO EYE — Make use of your old eyeglass cases. I use them to sheathe scissors. M.J. Smith, Ormond Beach, Fla. EMERGENCY MEASURE — When I find it necessary to get up on my step stool, I always put my cordless phone on the floor below. At bedtime, I also put it on the floor undermy bed. Iflshould fall, I won’t lie there for hours without help. I need to do this since I’m 90 years old and live alone. Martha G., York, Pa. Scientists have classified almost a million kinds of animals.

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