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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1985
Page
18
UW Extension housing specialist John Merrill explains how formaldehyde from urea formaldehyde glues in pressed wood and foam insulation emits gas over time. He notes eye nose throat irritation and other symptoms, with long term effects still not fully known, especially for children and the elderly.
Mothers and public figures testified at a Senate hearing on home health care for chronically ill children. Robert Bachschmidt, a 2 1/2 year old with muscular dystrophy, spoke via his mother about mounting medical costs and home care benefits. Katie Beckett, now a second grader, described life with a ventilator and Medicaid waivers that shifted care from hospital to home. In the room, Orrin Hatch and Edward Kennedy urged better reimbursement and flexible funding as advocates warn of rising numbers and long term costs.
Practical advice from James L L Hymes Jr Ed D urges parents to take brief local trips with children under six. Witnessing everyday work scenes builds observation, vocabulary, and confidence. Seek hands on encounters at post offices, supermarkets, firehouses, airports, harbors, or farms to foster curiosity and language development.
The 1985 Wisconsin Egg Cooking Contest invites residents to submit egg recipes by June 22. Entries must use at least one egg per serving and can be in two categories. Finalists must bring their recipes to the finals on July 26. National prizes reach 4000 dollars plus an all expense paid trip to Atlanta for national winners.
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