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Birding Classes Offered CAPE MAY POINT - Beginning bird watchers will learn about beach, marsh and upland forest birds during morning classes offered by the Cape May Bird Observatory for $15 a person. Novice birders will visit the habitats of various species and observe gulls, terns, herons, egrets, skimmers, sandpipers and song birds during three 8-JO a m classes on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays throughout July and August. New classes, start Wednesday and registra lion is required Those interested should contact Debbie Keller, program coordinator, at 884-2736.

Plans Bazaar

WILDWOOD - The Women's Service Guild of The First Baptist Church, Maple and Atlantic avenues, will hold a bazaar and food sale, July 19, 20 and 21 from 10 a m until 2 p.m Handmade and white elephant items will be included.

Rx Health

Your liver is a complex organ which is essential to human life. For the next several weeks we will focus upon the functions of the liver, and the signs, symp toms and prevention of liver disease. The liver is your largest internal organ, about the size of a football It is located on the right side of your body behind the lower ribs. The liver is the blood and chemical refinery for the body It is where iron is stored Immune factors to help the body resist infection are produced in the liver, and it is able to act as a filter to catch and destroy some harmful forms of bacteria. Proteins to make up our cells are manufactured in the liver which can be broken down into energy when we need it. The liver is also a storage tank for many vitamins, minerals and sugars. Bile, the essentia I digestive juice, is made in the liver and then stored in the gall bladder. Cholesterol production is controlled by the liver. Hormone balances are maintanined by the liver. It also regulates the storing of fat and its movement through the body BECAUSE OF its role as a refinery, the liver purifies the blood of waste products and contaminants. Alcohol can only be handled in our body by the liver's special way of breaking down its com ponents so it can be digested. Many of the medicines we take can do their job only after being processed in the liver Even the ability of our blood to clot is controlled

County TSjBf Library by Kathleen Dully

Scouting: Not Just Daily Good Deeds

Dr. Spock started it all. Thirty million copies of Baby and Child Care is regarded by many as being responsible for the revolution in child-rearing reading. From the publishers' lists of new titles, it would appear we are entering either a new baby boom era or that we intend at the very least to ‘specialize in every aspect of child bearing and rearing. Nutrition and exercise books relating to pregnancy seem to encompass many theories and a multitude of life styles Eating Right: Before. Dur ing and After Pregnancy by Elizabeth M. Whelan is a nutrition guide for new and expectant mothers with recommended diets and fill-in charts. The Secret Life of the Unborn Child by Thomas Verny presents new evidence that the way in which parents respond to and care for their unborn child may affect its physical and emotional well-being for the rest of its life. Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year by Elizabeth Noble presents an exercise program for women before, during and after pregnancy The Preconception Gender Diet by Sally Langendocn explains how manipulating the diet prior to conception can determine the sex of a child.

Watch by / V Robert (. fletfroan by the liver Before we are born, the liver forms the blood we will carry in life There are numerous kinds of liver diseases, many of which can often be prevented. Viral hepatitis occurs when the liver is attacked by a virus which it cannot-destroy It is considered to be a very serious illness requiring prompt at tention Cirrhosis "scarr ing of the liver,'' can have many causes. It is often scrioas because the scar tissue replaces the liver, and eventually it cannot do all its essential jobs. Gallstones stem from problems with bile, which is produced by the liver. There are several liver disorders created by alcohol abuse, which can be fatal Cancer of the liver is a terrible disease which is quite common in various parts of the world. For ex ample. It is the most com mon cancer in regions of Africa. In our country some 10,000 persons die of liver cancer each year Even children can be born with or develop a number of liver disorders This fact has been dramatized by recent attempts at liver transplants in young children. Next week we will review the signs and symptoms of these disorders. They are important to know as a part of our preventive medicine , program to catch problems before or as they start Remember, you cannot livp without your liver. This column is a project of the Cape May County Division of the American Cancer Society. For a free pamphlet on Ib'cr cancer contact the main office at 15 Delsea Dr., Rio Grande.

Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth by Sheldon H Cherry M.D., is a guide, first published in 1973 for planning the perfect preganney and delivery Preparing For Your New Baby by Shirley Camper Soman discusses such topics as birthing methods, choosing a doc tor, the psychological demands of parenting and family budgeting Methods of Childbirth outlines the advantages of a variety of childbirth methods. Having a Cesarean Baby: The Mother's Guide for a Safe and Happy Cesarean Childbirth Experience details the entire alter native birth experience. Everywoman. A Gynaecological Guide For Life a compfehensive book with over two million titles sold. Childbirth With Love 4 Complete Guide to Fer tility. Pregnancy and Childbirth by Dr Neils H Lauersen combines the most current research with practical and firm advice and includes chapters on such topics as genetic counseling, high-risk pregancy and modern testing techniques. BREASTFEEDING Is treated in the following: Breastfeeding by Janice Pressier and Gail Sforza Brewer illustrate the entire breastfeeding cycle from pregnancy through natural weaning. Breast Feeding and Natural Child Spacing — how breastfeeding contributes to the psychological well-being of mother and child The Ex perience of Breast Feeding by Shila Kit zinger discusses the advantages of breastfeeding and ex amines how it affects the newborn and the mother Total Child Care From Birth to Age Five by Robert John DeLorenzo M D , includes information on basic health care, development and family relationships The Parent’# When Not-To Worry Booh by Berry Behrstock, M D , separates fact trom fiction in issues related to health care of children A Doctor s Guide to Feeding Your Child Complete Nutrition for Healthy Growth by Stephen J Atwood, M.D , informs parents and parents-to-be what to feed their children at various stages, from birth through adolescence Parent Power! A Guide to Respon sible Child-Rearing by John K Wright presents a back-to-basics approach to child raising First Aid for Kids by Susan Ann Johnson details the procedures and supplies required to cope with minor and serious medical problems. The Well Child Bwh Dy Michael Samuels M.D., and The Well Baby Book put foith suggestions for following preventive medicine and alternative approaches to traditional health care. And yes, the library does have Dr. Spock and some of the older, traditional titles too. Mini-mart Set

CAPE MAY - A miniflea mart will be held 9 a m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. at the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes Sts. Space is available for sellers. For information call 884-4364 or 884-5556

ED NOTE This is the seventh in a series of ar tides by First Call for Help. . a division of the United Way of Cape May County, explaining human service agencies. First Call, at 729-2255, can refer persons to the appropriate agency. One of the most valuable resources for the young residents of Cape May County is the Boy Scouts of America Going far beyond the old legend of "doing a good deed each day," the Boy Scouts of America offer varied programs for boys and, through the Explorer Scouts programs, for young women also. The newest program of Boy Scouting is the Tiger Cubs, a ^program for 7-year-olds which is af filiated with the Cub Scouts. Started this year, the program had 29 par ticipants and is expected to attract many more in the second year When boys are between 8 and 10 years old, they belong to the Cub ScouLs, and between 11 and 17. they are part of the Boy Scouts. THE EXPLORER prev grams are for both boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 20. Under the leadership of a professional in the field, the Explorer Scouts experience firsthand education in the field

of their choice The Medical Explorers meet at Burdette Tomlin Hospital under the leadership of George Goldman, and the Explorer Law Post meets in Court House, sponsored by the County Bar Association, under the guidance of Russell Lichtenstein The Townships of Middle and Lower, and the City of Wildwood each sponsor a Police Explorer Post The Cape Veterinary Hospital, under the direc tion of Dr Donovan Vezin, sponsors a Veterinary Medical Explorer Post and Homer Miller leads the In dian Lore Explorer Post in Court House DURING THE school year, Middle Township High School conducts Careers Awareness Ex ploring in the ninth grade class by surveying the students as to their career interests, then inviting ex perts in those fields to give talks twice a month Any interested organization which would like io sponsor an Explorer Post, or anyone interested in Scouting programs for their children, should con tact Peter Hausman, Coor dinator of the Southern New Jersey Boy Scout Council, at 886-4333 The Boy Scouts of America arc a United Way Agency

Coronation

Of Queen Is Aug. 3 CAPE MAY - The city will sponsor the 51st Annual Coronation of Queen Maysea 8pm Wednesday, Aug 3 in Convention Hall All girls between 6 and 10 years old who arc yearround residents of the Greater Cape May Area are eligible Chairman for the corona tion will be Mrs Arthur Blomkvcst, who has been active in the coronaftion for the past several years. Registration is also being accepted for the (’ape May Baby Parade, which will be held Friday, August 5. star ting at 11 a m The prize divisions will include Prct ty Baby. Decorated Baby Carriages. Twirling Groups. Children Walking in Fancy Dress. Children Walking in Comic Dress, and Decorated on Wheels and Mini Floats. Applications for the Parade and the Coronation are vailable by calling the Department of Civic Af fairs 884-8411, ext 20 or 27 or by stopping in the office in the Convention Hall facility on Beach Drive

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