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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-05-11, Page 10Times-Advocate, May 11, 1978 Odds 'n Ends A better start ei-ainetownshend The Canadian Association tor the Mentally Retarded has adopted “prevention” as its theme for 1978. One of the r SrouPS to respondto the idea was the South Huron and District Association, which formed a prevention committee early m the year chaired by Mrs. pat Wright of Exeter. The committee will work *n JjJM* areas — schools, health care, parent contact and public awareness. By fall, it hopes to have a teaching kit, which will include a cassette, a film strip and teaching cards and will be available to clubs and organizations interested in learning how mental retardation prevented. Three out of every 100 babies born in each year are mentally retarded. The belief that heredity is responsible for most of these cases is wrong; heredity actually accounts for a Very small percentage. There are 200 to 300 causes of mental retardation; some are known, others are not. With today’s medical knowledge, authorities feel 50 percent of the known causes can be prevented. Mental retardation and other developmental disabilities can occur before birth, during birth or after birth. Parents can take safety precautions to give their baby “a better start in life.” Genetic blood testing and genetic counselling are available through public health agencies for parents- to-be, who have a known abnormality in either family or who have had a previous child with a birth defect. how i can MEMBERS HONOURED — Two members of the Xi Gamma Nu chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority were recipients of the Exemplar degree. The two members were Dorcas Wein and Eileen Ross. T-A photo Wilson's Jewellery Beside Bank of Montreal Exeter PURCHASE A FINE QUALITY - -• aaan BRIDAL-KNOT DIAMOND Free Annual Insurance Pleasing you pleases US ALM A TEX ANNUAL spring Sale MAY 6 - MAY 27 Paints - Varnishes Wallpaper Antiquing EXETER DECOR CENTRE 15 Gidley St., E. 235-1010 Parent planning or family education services can be helpful to couples. Pregnancies occurring in women between the ages of 20 and 35 contain less risks than those occurring before the age of 20 and after 35. A balanced nutritious diet is vital for both mother and baby before, during and after pregnancy. Parents should be aware of their amount of exposure to Xrays and other radiation. During pregnancy, a woman should have no Xrays without her doctor’s full knowledge of her condition. A pregnant woman should take only drugs, even aspirins, that are prescribed by her doctor, and she should avoid social drugs — hard drugs, alcohol and tobacco. If a woman is addicted to a drug, while pregnant, her baby will be born addicted to the same drug. The fetus can also be injured by the mother’s use of drugs. Even marijuana is suspected of having a detrimental effect on an unborn child. A smoking mother’s child can be born with low weight, a weak heart and low resistance to illness during the first critical weeks of life. But, if a woman stops smoking in the early months of pregnancy, her baby will be born as healthy as though she had never smoked. German measles (rubella) can injure the fetus, if contacted by the mother in the first three months of pregnancy, and Red measles can pose a threat to a baby in very early childhood. Immunization protects both mother and baby. Regular medical super vision is essential. A doctor can detect venereal disease in either parent that could result in mental retardation. A physician can also discover thyroid disease, diabetes or infection of the kidney or bladder, in a pregnant woman, that might otherwise g6 untreated. A doctor can check the growth of the fetus. If an abnormality is detected, it can possibly be corrected or reduced. Protection by parents and doctor does not stop after birth. A doctor can test the baby for inborn chemical errors and the parents can watch for signs of slow development. Early detection and treatment of many disorders can prevent or lessen the severity of mental retardation. Children can develop lead poisoning by eating paint chips from peeling walls, and lead-poisoning can result in mental retardation. Parents must be alert. A baby uses his senses by seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling. Parents can help their child to develop his senses and can give him “a better start in life” by providing him with a stimulating environment in which to grow and learn. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE — It is with great pleasure that Mr. and Mrs. Gordon J. Bender, RR 1, Hay and Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Watson, RR 4, Clinton, announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Patricia Ann and David James on May 27, 1978 at 4:30 p.m. at Calvary United Church, Dashwood, Ontario. Asparagus is true sign of springtime The month of May brings warmer, brighter weather — and Ontario’s fresh vegetables to the produce counters. Food specialists at the On tario Food Council, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, re mind us to watch for Ontario asparagus, green onions, radishes, and greenhouse cucumbers and tomatoes. Asparagus is a true sign of spring — a tasty treat for springtime meals. Since it is available for the short time from about the second week of May to mid-June, be ready to enjoy it when it arrives. To maintain its fresh, delicate flavor, plan to eat it the same day you buy it. Cook it just until crisp tender. If you plan to freeze some asparagus do this immediately, since quality is quickly lost after harvest. Greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers are available now until about mid-July, when field crops become available. Serve these tomatoes and cucumbers in thick slices and large chunks to enjoy their fresh, juicy flavor to the fullest. Green onions and radishes are available from around the end of May until frost. Both add great color and flavor sparkle to all types of salads. Radishes have a special zip and crunch that blend well with other foods and make them great nibbiers. Watch for these vegetables and enjoy the beginning of great summer eating. Hearty bowl of soup welcome at any meal A hearty bowl of soup is appreciated almost anytime as a nourishing answer at mealtime. Food specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, suggest trying Pioneer Vegetable Soup. It’s a quick and easy-to-make soup full of fresh, tasty vegetables from Ontario — onion, carrots, and rutabaga. Serve it at lunchtime, and complete the meal with oatmeal muffins or rolls, a glass of milk and an apple. For supper, serve a generous portion of the soup with a fresh green salad gar nished with leftover strips of meat, chunks of cheese or chopped egg, thick slices of whole wheat bread and mix ed fruit with yogurt. Soup is a super part of the meal. Try this one soon. Pioneer Vegetable Soup 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup sliced celery 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups peeled and diced rutabaga (Ms medium) 1 cup drained canned chick peas 3 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes dissolved in 3J/2 cups boiling water Vi teaspoon crushed basil 1 teaspoon salt Vs teaspoon pepper 1 cup milk Cook onion, carrots and celery in melted butter in saucepan until onion is soft. Add rutabaga, chick peas, bouillon and basil. Boil gent ly, covered, until rutabaga is tender (25 minutes). Whirl portions at a time in blender until smooth; repeat until all the mixture is pureed. Return soup to the saucepan; stir in salt, pepper, and milk; reheat un til steaming. Makes about 8 cups. The uniformed volunteers of St. John Ambulance provide valuable service to their communities at winter and summer activities by providing free First Aid for anyone who is ill or injured. r................ 111 1 ■'..—7 / (TheVtffrdrob* j,.—,—.r Watcb for the doors of The Wardrobe to open May 20 Main Street BAYFIELD, ONTARIO / f WhereShop For Mother Mother Shops! Chances Are We'll Know Exactly What Your Mom Would Like SPECIAL RACK Blouses and | Sweaters / X PRICE Ladies' DOyle S Wear MAIN ST. EXETER MR. AND MRS. HARRY KNIP In a wedding solemnized ir) Exeter Christian Reformed Church, Exeter April 15, Margaret Frances De Boer became the wife of Harry John Knip, with Rev. C. Bishop officiating. Mr. L. DeHaan played the wedding music ana Mrs. Victor Knip, mother of the groom, sang a solo. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Sybren De Boer, Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Knip, Centralia. The maid of honor was Wilma Truemner, Exeter and bridesmaids were Ruth Knip, Centralia; Yvonne Lazet, Clinton and Marilyn Kraal, Mitchell. Flowergirls were Jeanette and Henrietta Visscher, Dashwood. The best man was Fred Knip, Michigan and ushers were Bert Knip, Centralia; John Knip, Waterdown and Orval De Boer, Exeter. The couple have now taken up residence in Water down. ■S3 IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR Lawn & Garden Furniture from ARC INDUSTRIES, DASHWOOD Picnic Tables Chairs Loveseats Lounges Pot Stands Combination Tables Flower Boxes Patio Tables Picket & Lawn Fences House & Lawn Signs Custom made. 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