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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1974-05-01, Page 18BROWNIE NEWS WITH Vermicu StilatiO1i ST. LAWRENCE CEMENT PORTLAND AND MASONRY . 4st • PAGE EIGHTEEN THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, to timia • E. (1?.. um: — c. IR ai Turn Your Unwanted Items Into Cash LUCKNOW & DISTRICT KINSMEN ARE HOLDING A CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday, May 25 Clean your house and antiques for this sale. If ALLAN MILLER, 528-6096; JIM MORRISON, JAMIE ELLIOTT, 528-3500; OR AUCTIONEERS, NON OM mm. ........ NOW. The Kinsmen welcome all good clean household andofarmaNrtoiclw,, article; you have something you want to sell cEaN11 ojonHeNsoTfoNthEei follw 528.3013; ing 528-2243; GARRY KOYLE, 528.2108 OR 528-3401; K GRANT McDONALD, RIPLEY 395-5353, BRIAN RINTOUL, WHITECHURCH 351-2349, ........... ••• am ow. .. ..... ........ . omo imon .. Nap ... son . .... .Pre-natal classes provide for„.00ster.:4irthi,..better lives There are many ways to measure the development of any modern society but surely one of the most accurate is the means which have been provided to im- prove the health standards of its Citizens — and more particularly of its unborn children. In. Huron County, as in other jurisdittions nearby, health care is certainly among, the best in the world — yet in at least one par aspect it is being ignored to some degree by those whO may benefit most. Pre-natal classes, which offer a whole new vista of Well-being for parents and child- ren alike, are attended by only a small portion of expectant mothers and fathers. In Windham,, for instance, where the classes have been available for several years, at- tendance has shrunk to six or seven. The classes, which are ,entirely free, are sponsored by the Huron County Health Unit. Young mothers, especially those who arg expecting their first child, may not be aware of all the advantages provided by a pre-natal course. The purpose of the classes is, firstly, to prepare ' the mother, both physically and emotionally, for the arrival of the ha*. A series of exercises teach- , es relaxation, a vital factor in re- ducing the djscomfort of delivery and the possibility Of complica- tions. Breathing techniques are also important during labor and the expectant mother is taught, through practice, to master the proper. system. To some it may come as a sur- . prise that expectant• fathers are very welcome to attend the. classes, ;for it is now recognized' that the full understanding and Co-operation of the husband can,. and usually does make the whole process of child-bearhid and rais- ing much more rewarding. The fathers are by no means corn- 'pelled to attend but many do so' • because of their very persOnal in- terest in the ,great coming event. In addition to the subjects_ related to the actual delivery of the new baby, instruction and advice is given on such subjects as proper pre-natal nutrition for the expectant mother and how it benefits her health and that of the unborn child. Feeding of the in- . fant, bathing,' health of the mother after delivery and the im,- •portance of getting enough rest are all part of the course. Family relationships and the problerns which sometimes arise with older children are discussed, as is the importance of the "spacing" of pregnancies so that 'the mother has the gbod health and the time to give, every member of the family the care and good cheer which are so important in the rearing • of happy, well-balanced youngsters. .If fatherS choose to attend the course, they are not expected to be at every class, for some of the , sessions are directed solely to those problems which are of con- cern to the mother. As most couples know, fathers are some- times permitted to accompany the mother.into the deliver}, mom and actually see the birth of their own children. However, this pee- mission Is dependent Upon 'the rules of the particular hospital where, the birth takes place, as,. well as on the doctor in charge. The general experience is that mothers anti fathers who have at- tended the pre-natal classes ap: proach the arrival of the child with far less anxiety than they would otherwiSe—and less anxi- ety, means less tension, greater relaxation and less painful or complicated deliveries: • The Brownies started their meet- ing on Tuesday, April 22nd with Btownie Ring. Shirley Loree was Fairy Queen and the Brownies 'hopped their Brownie Gold, follow ed by Brownie prayer, Mrs.. Bruce Hamilton played the piano for the Pack so they could, learn some new songs. At Pow Wow , Sharon Struthersp showed the tulip she had grown and the diary about it. Anne Hamilton'told about the things she had done for the Canada Badge. Tracey McDonagh had three interesting things of nature to show and tell' about. The Brownies held a vote on whether they would like to keep wearing their stripes on their sleeve or :Mange it to wearing them on their pocket. The Pack was told about • the Mother and daughter banquet that will lie held oh Thursday, May 9th. rc The meeting was closed with the Squeeze, Taps and the Brown- ies Arch. Shower Held For Donna Burt SOUTH KINLOSS NEWS Neighbours on the 6th conces- sion arranged a lovely shower in honour of Miss Donna Burt in the KairShea Hall on Saturday evening, The hall had just received, a fresh coat of paint this past Week and the hostesses had decorated With streamers, bells and balloons.- Mrs. Pobt. Gilchrist was responsible. for the fine black board artistry. Mrs. Barry Johnston presided for a short program and made every- one welcome. Mrs.-Evan Keith had arranged a sing song with .a flip-chart so all could participate. A reading was given by Mrs. Ray Buckmeier. Contests were con- ducted by Mrs.. Clarence Ritchie and Mrs. Barry Johnston. Mrs.. ,Leo Murray was commentator and Mrs. Evan Keith ,pianist for a Hillbilly Wed- ding. Those taking part Were , minister, Martha Graham; bride and groom, Mary Eadie and Ruth Permanent Lightweight Fireproof Vermin Proof Tampico color TV—B;g 26 ^cr super-rectangulpi.matrix picture • tube Deilcratt oglibinet autcrra7ic . tpnt 'color fine tur,ng alum ^WeS' channel ,re Caters remarac/e lose, $689.95 Lucknow Greer T.V. And Electric E LE CTROHOME an extra degree of excellence Phone 528-3112, PHONE 528-3118 HOW DON'T 8E SORRY LATER.., INSULATE WITH MICAFIL NO SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED Just pour insulation in place, level it and you're through. It's genuine Vermiculite Insulation. Pour it in once and insulated for the life of your house. FREE ESTIMATE — NO OBLIGATION JOHN W. HENDERSON LUMBER LTD. Luatio Graham; father of the bride, Marilyn Murray; mother ()fit bride Cheryl Haldenby; gue Margaret MacIntyre and The Murra y Donna then took her place the decorated chair and Mrs,. Haldenby read the address, ing in opening the many bee ful gifts were, Sisters, iileerie Nancy 'and: Carol Fraser, all London. •Donna expressedher thanks and invited all to the ept ion on May 18th. A tasty. lunch was served to close a. ant .evening;,