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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-12-24, Page 36Page 1213—Crossroads--Dec. 24, 1984 4 HALF WAY HOLISE—Built in 1849, this was one of the location in Black Creek Pioneer Village. Here, visitors stage coach stops on the Toronto to Kingston run. Half return from a jaunt through village streets. (Photo by Way House is still offering hospitality to travellers at its Marion Brink) Points On Pets By H.P. JANS D.V.M. Q. Please let me know what colitis comes from and how long it takes to go away in dogs? -- W.S., Newburgh, N.Y. A. Colitis, or inflammation of the large intestine, is diffi- cult to diagnose and treat. Parasites such as whip worms, bacteria, food aller- gies, and protozoan para- sites such as giardiasisare common causes. In addition, in older dogs, tumors or po- lyps can cause symptoms of colitis. --'Fecal examinations, bari- um X-rays, proctoscopy (a light to look in the rectum) and special diets help in di- agnosis. These problems are managed with antibiotics, worming agents, anti-in- flammatory medication and special diets. Some dogs will require continual treatment depend- ing on the o use of the col- itis. Q. We have a small female poodle who, upon our return home after 10 min- utes or all day, jumps until she starts a sort of honking sound in her throat. Our veterinarian says her throat is all right. We have tried everything but have been unable to stop this ac- tion. Can you help? -- West West Covina, Calif. A. This sounds like col- lapsing trachea syndrome or possibly a heart `condition which worsens wit ex- ercise. Collapsing trac ea is annoying. Surgical t eat - merit is risky and t ee times daily treatment ma be inconvenient for spo- radic condition. Heart trouble r prompt diagnosis to ensure the most favorable outcome with treatment. Your Handwriting Tells Good personality is no accident By DOROTI•IY ST. JOHN JACKSON Certified Master Graphoanaylst Dear Dorothy: I am criti- cized for being snobbish. I want friends, but can't make them. I feel so left out, and am not happy. What's the se- cret of a good personality? — Heidi IN MIDWESTERN ONTARIO CROSSROADS Listowel 291-1660 Wingham 357-2320 Mount For st 323-1550, ,595-8921 The best bargain catches are in the WANT ADS m calling about your Crossroads Classified ad fora '72 van. Sold! It's just hat I need. S We also have extra parts to fit that model van. Would you be inter- ested? nter®ested? Dear Heidi: A good per- sonality is no secret. It's simply a determination to break down the barrier that separates you from other people. Your vertical writing says your image is one of cool- ness, even aloofness and in- difference. You are trying so hard to gain the approval of others that you haveiompha- sized your own' selffltipor- tance. It shows up in ter -than -thou' outw a pearance, seen in the tion of the very tall d. You see, Heidi, it'S mot' that you consciously feel this way. It's simply that ,;you have developed this defenie to escape the glare of reali- ty. You've been- hurt a lot, seen in the large d loop. Maybe you have met with sharp criticism, too much or too often. Maybe you . have been made to feel "wrong" too many times. Or maybe you have not -felt loved. Whatever the happenings, you are now compensating through self -approval. You are basking in self -praise, in- stead of radiating effective accomplishment to bring about the praise of others. A good personality is not accidental. It is something you create and develop. But it must include this import- ant ingredient. What you do must be done to help and please others, even though there is some sacrifice to you, in the doing. To make friends and to be a part of the action, you have to detach excessive thoughts from yourself so that you can be free to un- derstand and 1oVe others. That's the first big act for a happy Heidi. St. John Ambulance says when you coine on the scene of a road accident, the first thing you do is protect the scene to prevent further da- mage. Work quickly to locate all victims and assess in- juries. The first attention should go to stopped breath- ing, severe bleeding and un- consciousness. MAGNETIC. SIGNS For Cars, Trucks, Offices, Mailboxes. Eliminates costly lettering. '. Removable when ,.ate tracing or painting. The Listowel Banner • 188 Wallacepie. N. 291-18804,--4 The' lingham T` Advance-Tlmes Josephine St. 357-2320 The Mount Forest Confederate Main St. 323.1550 The Milverton Sun Main St. 595.8921 Halth. and Welfare ® Canada Sante et Bien -etre social Canada Canad'ai The following story is from The 191e in the Fence. a, Canadic children's story- book about the adventures of Vegetable characters. These stories are not mere- ly children's 'entertainment. Instead. they are contem- porary fables for parents and children to t&k about together. hi° 15 Cucumber Ic'ses at list "WE got the hat back," they cry'. 4111011=1.011111. ilam./•=0•13 Colour the picture . Colour the hat the same colour as the hat owner. In today's story, Cucumber gets into trouble for stealing. A few days later, Eggplant rushes over to find Radish. "Come quickly,". he says. Radish follows quickly behind Egg- plant. Soon they see everyone standing around Tomato, who is crying. "It was my best hat, and Cucumber stole it. Bully Cucumber is so mean," she says. "Let's tell Mr. Cabbage," says Onion. "He'll know what to do." "Yes, let's," cry Pea and Bean to- gether. "I have a better idea," says Radish. "Let's find Cucumber and beat him up ourselves." "Yeah! We'll give him some of his own medicine," adds Tomato, starting to feel better already. Everyone agrees except Onion. "Isn't there a better way?" he asks. "No," they say. Then they all march off to find Cucumber, with Radish leading the way. Onion doesn't go along. He has learned his lesson. This time he isn't going to be pushed into doing something he feels is wrong. Cucumber is sitting by the pond watching Tomato's hat float on the water. "It makes a great sailboat," says Cucumber to himself. "Shhh," Radish whispers. "We'll creep up on him and push him in the water." Slowly, they move in on Cucumber. "Charge," Radish screams. Cucum- ber is hurled in the air before he knows what is going on. He hits the water with a mighty splash. "Hooray, hooray,". everyone cries. Tomato and Eggplant dance with joy. Cucumber sits in the pond, dazed and confused. "Give Tomato back the hat," orders Radish. Cucumber refuses. Potato picks up a big stick and waves it at Cucumber.. "Give back the hat," they all shout to- gether. "The hat! The hat!" Cucumber gives up. He throws the hat to the side of the pond. Radish picks it up in triumph. "We've won!" he cries. "We've beaten Cucumber." They all march off, holding the hat up high. "What a victory," says Radish proudly. The Hole in the Fence, a 132 -page col- our illustrated storybook published by Health and Welfare Canada, was developed in cooperation with provincial alcohol/drug commissions/foundations. It is available for $4.50 through local bookstores or by send- ing a cheque/money order payable to the Receiver General of Canada to: Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Hull, Quebec, KIA 0S9. A: family guide to th 9reventiue drug edu- cation and living skills program contains story resumes, colouring pictures, home crafts and discussion ideas. It is available free, on request, from The Hole in the Fence, Box 8888, Ottawa, Ontario, Kl G 3J2. Egalement disponible en franc; ais sous le titre "Mes amis, mon jardin". 4011 PanTIuPa(TIofl