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The West News - Thursday, January 17,2002
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"An Award winning newspaper"
"The oldest business in West, established in 1889"
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The West Times The West News
Established in 1889 Established in 1909
Consolidated January, 1913
Larry Knapek Linn A. Pescaia
Editor Publisher
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Bus trip to Bossier City
A bus trip to Bossier City, Louisiana is planned for 6:30 p in. Friday
from the parking lot at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours. The
bus will return at noon the following day. For reservations and
further details, call 753-1045, 822-1617 or 822-9304.
Ag Boosters schedule raffle
The West Area Ag Boosters are currently selling rattle tickets at $20
each to give away four prizes. The prizes are 1. John Deere Lawn
Mower, 2. 5 ft. by 10 ft. utility trailer, 3. $200 gift certificate, and 4.
$100 gift certificate. To purchase tickets, call 826-3296 or 826-4209.
Lone Star Single Sams R.V. Club
This is a club for recreational vehicle owners or those thinking about
buying one. The club meets the first weekend of each month at
different RV parks within 150 miles of DFW. Activities include
dining, dancing, card playing, sightseeing and good fellowship. For
further information, call 817-424-5100 or 903-549-2322.
Give Your Next Cold The Cold Shoulder
by Charles Inlander
(NAPS)—If you're like the
average adult , statistics say you’re
bound to get two or three colds a
year—and your kids could get five
times as many. That's a lot of sick-
ness in one household. In fact, 90
percent of the American popula-
tion will get a cold or flu this year.
But don't despair: there are
simple steps you and your family
can take to avoid getting sick.
Direct contact with a sick person
or with an infected surface are the
two main ways to catch a cold.
Airborne viruses, spread by
coughing, sneezing and even talk-
ing can also cause infections, but
most often we get sick by intro-
ducing germs into our bodies from
our hands and into the mouth,
nose or ears.
Remember: when it comes to
preventing a cold, your health is
literally in your hands. Step one
for a cold-free season begins with
frequent and thorough hand
washing with soap and water.
Step two is to disinfect frequently
touched surfaces with an EPA-reg-
istered disinfectant like Lysol'
Disinfectant Spray. Lysol Spray
has been proven to defeat Rhino-
virus, the major source of the com-
mon cold and a leading cause of
illness in the United States.
When using paper cups and tis-
Charles Inlander
sues, remember that they are top
offenders when it comes to spread-
ing germs, so he sure to properly
dispose of these germ-carrying
objects after usage. Also, avoid shar-
ing eating and drinking utensils.
When it comes to the flu, the
best course of action is to get a flu
shot—and preferably early in the
season.
Getting colds or the flu doesn’t
have to be a fact of life, and fol-
lowing these simple tips can sig-
nificantly increase your chances of
staying healthy.
Charles Inlander is the author
of '77 Wo vs to Beat the Cold and
Flu."
Are you in demand?
According to the Texas Workforce Commission,
Texas will need an estimated:
• 82,000 new teachers by 2008.
• 57,000 new Information Technology (IT) specialists
by 2009.
• 138,000 nurses by 2009.
Average salaries and bonuses include:
• Teaching - signing bonus of up to $3,000
and $38,857/year
• Information Technology - $30,000
to more than $50,000/year
• Nursing-signing bonus of up to
$5,000 and $42,620/year
Ask Attorney General John Cornvn
Advance Planning
Q: My father recently passed
away. While wc were in the hospi-
tal with him, the doctor asked if he
had a living will. Unfortunately,
my father didn’t. My wife and I
now want to do some advanceplan-
ning in case something happens to
either of us. Can yougive me some
guidance?
A: First, please accept my con-
dolences on the loss of your father.
Mthough I am prohibited as Attor-
ney General from providing legal
advice to private individuals, I can
give you some general information
on advance planning issues so that
you can be prepared.
No one likes to think or talk
about dying. And all too often
people think their family knows
what they want in the case of a
terminal illness or accident. This
is not always the case. Everyone
dies eventually, and some advance
planning will save you and your
loved ones a great deal of worry
and stress when the time comes.
The time to make decisions about
care is not when you have to make
these decisions.
Before you make any plans, you
should talk with your family mem-
bers. This may include your
spouse, your parents, if they arc-
still alive, your siblings and your
children. You may also want to
include a close friend. Sometimes
the best person to handle a difficult
situation is someone who isn’t a
family member. If you have a
trusted family doctor, you might
also want to seek his or her counsel
on the different medical options
that arc available.
When you talk to your family,
tell them that you are making plans
in case you have a terminal illness
or accident and arc unable to make-
decisions about your care. Take
their feelings into account, but
remember that how you wish to be-
taken care of is ultimately your
decision.
After you make your plans and
draw up legal documents, make-
sure your family knows where- to
find them. Written instructions for
your care will do you no good if
they are locked in a desk or safe-
deposit box out of reach of those
who need them. Consider giving
seal copies to several people so that
people will have access to your
instructions if and when they are-
needed.
There are several legal instru-
ments that can help you make sure
your wishes are followed if you
become unable to make decisions
about your care.
Family sets out very specific situa-
tions and lets you indicate how you
wish to be cared for in those situa-
tions. However, as any doctor will
tell you, medical situations are
rarely that cut and dried If you arc
considering this option, make sure
you discuss the situations listed
with a trusted doctor.
Medical Power of Attorney:
This used to be called a durable-
power of attorney for health care.
It allows you to designate a person
who would make health care deci-
sions for you if you become inca-
pacitated The document also al-
lows you to leave instructions for
the kind of treatments that you
wish to be given. I bis only goes
into effect when a physician certi-
fies that you are unable to make
decisions.
While these documents can be
tilled out without the help of an
attorney, it is a good idea to con-
sult with one. For help with find-
ing an attorney, you can contact
the Texas Bar Association’s Legal
Referral Hotline at (800) 252-
9600. You can also obtain infor-
mation on their Web site at www
texasbar.com
The Texas Department of
Health Web site also has informa-
tion on advance planning issues
and forms you can download. You
can access their Web site at
www.tdh.state.tx.us. In addition,
the Texas Legal Service Center
provides information on their Web
site at www.tlsc.org. They also
operate a legal hotline for older
Texans at (800) 622-2520.
The Office of the Attorney
General Web site also has informa-
tion on this subject, as well as links
to sites that can provide further
information. You can access our
Web site at www.oag.state.tx.tis.
Another
Point
of View
A lesson I learned in college
was that if you were not going to
take notes, you had better have a
good memory. It stands me in
good stead as I write this column.
A year ago when George Bush
took the oath of office as our
newly elected president, Tom
Daschle and Richard Gephardt
both vowed to work with the new
administration. Before the
Christmas vacation, Congress
was bitterly debating a bill that
would stimulate the economy.
The president, in an effort to
demonstrate his commitment to
bi-partisanship agreed to many
of the changes that the Senate
was demanding but Tom refused
to call for a vote on the Senate
floor. This can mean only one
thing and that is that Tom does
not want a stimulus package
passed before the elections later
this year. Why? Remember that
Bill Clinton was very successful
running on the slogan, "It's the
economy stupid". Tom is of the
opinion that if he can delay-
passing a stimulus package the
economy will languish and the
Democrats will take over the
House and increase their
majority in the Senate. In a
speech last weekend Tom is
already laying the groundwork
for hanging the recession on
George Bush and the rest of the
Republicans.
So let us look at some facts
that the good Senator has either
forgotten or is hoping that the
electorate has forgotten. First,
By
%
KEITH
‘peck
according to all the experts, the
recession started officially last
March. Bush had only been in
office a little over a month. That
is hardly enough time to throw
the country into a recession. The
truth is that the recession started
months before the election and
was pointed out by candidate
Bush in numerous speeches.
Second, Tom and some of his
henchmen have said that Bush
has completely depleted the
surplus by insisting on an
exorbitant tax cut. If this is true,
I have one question. Who does
the surplus belong to? It sure
doesn't belong to Congress. It
exists because the taxpayers have
been overtaxed by a bunch of
money grubbing congressmen!
The surplus belongs to the
taxpayers and the surplus is
supposed to be depleted by
refunding the"overcharge to those
who were damaged. The tax
rebates that many of us received
this summer were just a drop in
the bucket. The rest of the tax
refund will be spread over the
next teg years and will not make
much of an impact for a year or
two.
It seems to me that congress is
playing a dangerous game by
putting politics ahead of doing
the job they were elected to do.
The experts are saying that a
stimulus package is not needed
because the economy is on the
verge of reviving. Tom just may
be hoisted on his own petard.
Condiments are like old friends-
for granted.
-highly thought of but often taken
—Marilyn Kaytor
Directive to Physicians and
Family: This used to be called a
living will. It is a written state-
ment of your wishes regarding the
use, withholding or withdrawal of
life-prolonging treatment. It usu-
ally states that you do not want
your life artificially prolonged by
extraordinary measures when there
is no expectation that you will re-
cover. You can also use this docu-
ment to state that you do want
your life prolonged by extraordi-
narymeasures. Thisonlygocs into
effect if you cannot make decisions
on your own.
A Directive to Physicians and
For your convenience.
Dr. Rutledge now accepts
BlueCross BlueShield
Need a new family physician? Dr. Cynthia Rutledge
is currently accepting new patients at Providence
Clinic-West, and now accepts BlueCross/BlueShield.
To schedule an appointment, call (254) 826-3721.
Providence Clinic-West is just around the corner,
so you'll feel right at home.
-IMPROVIDENCE CLINIC West
' 407 West Oak Street • West, Texas *(254) 826-3721
Dr. Cynthia Rutledge
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Annual
Really Special
Fishing Event For
Presented by:
MMMR/lleart of Texas Industries and McLennan Comity Constables Olliee, Precinct 1
Saturday. January 26. 2002 9 A.M. To :3:30 P.M.
H O T. Coliseum Fairgrounds (General Exhibits Bldg.)
'ALL handicapped persons are invited for the wholiday
to enjoy the many booth events, food, fishing, karaoke,
and other entertainment. Generous donations are
thoughtfully provided to help in making this another
special free annual event for very special people.
PLEASE COMf JOIN
SPONSORED nr
"Optimist Club of Waco“Kiwanis Club
"Karr Hunter PontiacCMC "Goodfetlows'
Fishing reservations appreciated to help llow of large groups participating...........Fish purchased
through and transported by Texas Parks and Wildlife....Donated tackle, bait, and poles will be
furnished....... No license required....Take home fish limited to 3 per person
Reminder: ‘Dress uarmfy... cold temps inside. Music and karaoke provided hr:
'Pro-Sound'EiitertainniciiA
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VALENTINES
Attention grandparents
Bring or send us your grandchild's photo (age newborn - 12 years). We will frame your
"Favorite Valentine" for our February 14, 2002 edition of The West News. Cost is $10 for
the first frame and an additional $5 for any other grandchildren you might want to in-
clude. Because of limited space, .purchase of additional frame will be required to list
great-grandparents. DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 29,
2002. No Polaroids Please Your pictures and information can be
delivered to The West News office at 214 W. Oak or mailed to:
Cupid's Choice Valentines
c/o The West News
PO Box 38
West, Texas 76691
Complete and enclose with photo.
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