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-FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS —WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER «, 1W
For little kids, a little water
can be a dangerous thing
DEAR ABBY: In April and May of
last year, my family lived a real-life
drama. Our 20-month-old son was
missing from our sight for less than
one minute. It took another two min
utes to find him - under the solar cov
er of our family swimming pool on the
bottom of the shallow end. We called
911 and gave him CPR until the para
medics arrived.
He was at Childrens Hospital for 16
days -12 were spent in the Intensive
Care Unit. Our son was one of the
lucky ones. Although he had suffered
extensive lung damage (which will
heal itself in the course of a year), he
has completely recovered and is now
a very active 2-year-old.
The doctors tell us that our son is
only the second child in four years of
drowning cases to recover complete
ly. They average 25 to 30 cases a year
at Childrens Hospital. Most parents
do not know CPR. Most grandparents
do not know CPR. We were fortunate.
Although we had learned CPR 14
years ago, we never thought we would
have to use it! We did, and it saved our
son!
Some hard facts about water:
- 67 percent of all drownings occur
in the children’s own backyard pools,
spas and hot tubs, and 33 percent in
bathtubs, toilet bowls and diaper
pails. Hot water accelerates the
drowning process; cold water slows it
down.
- The majority of drowning inci
dents occur while the caretaker as-
Horoscope
ARIES
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19)
You seem to be on the right track
where career interests are concerned
today, but arguments could arise with
others about financial matters. Seek a
compromise.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20)
This is one time when an outside
opinion could be helpful in solving a
dispute between you and a close tie.
Avoid stubborness. Travel is favored
today.
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
Though job projects are favored
now, you may have a tendency to ar
gue with those helping you. Don’t let
temperament undermine efficiency.
Work alone if possible.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Dating is favored now, but it might
be better not to invite others along.
Even though you’ll enjoy romantic
harmony, you could be at odds with a
friend today.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)
You’ll make progress today with a
self-appointed task. It’s better to do
the job at hand than to explore new
directions now. Curb impatience and
accent perseverance.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Local travel and pleasure pursuits
bring you joy. Try not to get drawn
into an argument over an ideological
concern. Activities with children are
also favored.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to 0ct.22)
Though shopping is highlighted
now, arguments <vi*h
others over money matters. Home
based activities are best today. Ac
cent family life.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)
Persuasive abilities are tops now,
but you still must be ready to meet
others half-way. Travel and mental
activities prove both stimulating and
inspiring.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)
You may buy or receive a present.
You’ll be spending some time alone
today putting your financial affairs in
order. Difficulties could arise with a
co-worker.
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Bride's Listing
You ore invited to moke your gift selection for
these couples at Parsons.
1989
Wendy Shadbum to
Shane Glass Dec. 2
Jenni Bolton to
Mark Waller Dec. 16
Amy Warbington to
David Howard Dec. 16
Penny Cash to
Trey Butler Dec. 31
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Stacey Scoggins to
Marty Loundermilk Jan. 27
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sumed the child was safely indoors.
- A child can drown in less time
than it takes to answer the telephone.
(Irreversible brain damage occurs in
three to five minutes.)
- A child can drown in as little as
two to three inches of water. An exam
ple is rainwater that has collected in
the bottom of an otherwise empty pool
- or a small amount of water in the
bathtub.
If you decide to print any part of this
letter, please sign us ... THANKFUL
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DEAR THANKFUL: What can par
ents do to prevent a child from drown
ing? There is no substitute for con
stant adult supervision. Don’t assume
that other children will watch your
child. Don’t get involved in a conver
sation where you cannot see your
child. Do not turn your back.
Talk to fencing and pool-cover com
panies about safety features that may
help prevent your child from drown
ing. All features should be checked
regularly to be sure they are function
ing properly. Safety features must be
in use at all times to be effective.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)
You’ll enjoy an upsurge in populari
ty today. You stand out from the
crowd in some group activity. Try to
avert an argument with either a date
or a child.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)
This is a good day for doing extra
work on a career project. However,
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Alert pool maintenance people, util
ity personnel and your neighbors with
pools to keep gates and doors closed
and locked at all times. Toys and at
tractive nuisances should be kept
away from the water area, as children
have no fear of going after them.
Be sure all caretakers know how to
swim and learn cardiopulmonary re
suscitation (CPR). The life saved
could be your spouse’s, your parent’s -
- or your child’s.
DEAR ABBY: You should have told
that man signed “Hurting in Wauke
gan” what you told me when I had the
problem of a cheating spouse. I have
carried it in my wallet for years and
could probably recite it from memo
ry. No truer words were ever written.
It helped me a lot. Maybe it will help
“Hurting” if you want to pass it along.
Please print it for others. - MINNIE
DEAR MINNIE: That item was
clipped by many, and here it is:
DEAR ABBY: Why will a married
man pick up a tramp and treat her
like a lady, then turn around and treat
his wife (who is a lady) like a tramp? -
-MINNIE
DEAR MINNIE: A man picks up a
tramp because he wants a female
companion who is no better than he is.
In her company he doesn’t feel inferi
or. He rewards her by treating her
like a lady. He treats his wife (who is a
lady) like a tramp because he feels
that by degrading her he will bring
her down to his level.
don’t get so wrapped up in your activi
ties that you forget to give a loved one
due attention.
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20)
Visits with friends are favored.
Good news comes from a distance. Be
careful, however, that you’re not
quick to take offense. Count to 10 if
necessary.
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