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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1978
Page
10
Pam Fruehling reports from Kirkwood Community College on the burdens faced by families with a terminally ill child. Frances Woods of the University of Iowa cautions that parents juggle medical care with siblings needs and strained marriages, recommending professional counseling. Grandparents may overreact, stressing parental time and child development.
Woods emphasizes honest age appropriate conversation to reduce fear. Explain the illness by name, prepare for questions, and keep school involved while arranging practical support and insurance. Emphasizes a calm approach and the child’s daily quality of life.
Iowa State Extension nutritionist Kay Munson explains high blood pressure results from a genetic predisposition interacting with salt intake. Rat studies show susceptibility, not salt alone, drives hypertension. 20 percent of Americans and up to 40 percent of older people may be prone. She urges limiting highly salted foods and cautious use at home.
A long column urges that school performance is the child’s responsibility and offers advice to parents and teachers. It notes that motivation comes from role modeling and engaging learning, and it flags issues like truancy, grade anxiety, and undetected learning defects.
Stacy Wise, Jan 20 bride elect of Russell Voorhees, was honored at a kitchen and linen shower hosted by Mrs. Thomas Leonard and Mrs. Lee Wise Jr. at the Wise family home. Eighteen guests attended. Voorhees is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alston B. Voorhees.
A three week course starting November 7 covers hair care and use of blow dryers and curling irons. Sponsored by Kirkwood Community College adult education division, tuition seven dollars. Pre register by Friday at 398 5658.
Central YMCA will add a ski fitness class for the upcoming winter season. It meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. starting November 6 and runs through November. Open to all adults with a $10 program fee for nonmembers. free for Central Y members. Registration via Larry Bush at 366-6421.
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