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Philology — - — How soffle of our longer words are derived May at first seem somewhat confounding But so many times they're simply contrived By expedient use of compounding. For example, take hippopotamus A word well known to a lot of us. It domes from two words of Grecian descent ; Potamus meaning river; hippo, horse. Thus plainly we see in development A word meaning hprse-river, but of course! Such erudition must be used with care For we may in our amateruish zeal Cause rifts over meanings which aren't there, That even Hippocrates couldn't heal. Since his namecame up, I can't let it pass— Crat means a member of a ruling class.. Can we then like some stern grammarian Insist through pedantic parsing to get That he 'was a Greek veternarian Or worse, ran around with the horsey set? — Laurence, J. Brownsey

■ Jfc „ ; \ Health Watch ~ by 6r. Robert C. Beitman

Continuing with our update on .vitamins And minerals, today we will discuss "zinc deficiency". It is a little known fact that zinc is one of the most abundant trace minerals in our bodies, second only to iron. It is essential to the body's ability to break down and use carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Recent studies have shown that zinc plays a role in the formation of DNA, our genetic code. It also plays a role in maintaining the health of the lining of the digestive tract, the areas of the eyes involved in night vision, the production of sperm, the male hormone testosterone, and the cells of the skin and taste buds. Proper body levels of zinc must be maintained when injured or undergoing surgery, since low levels will slow the healing of wounds and bums. Zinc can help stave off one of the effects of industrial pollution, that of our taking in the heavy metal known as cadmium, which is toxic to our systems. During pregnancy low zinc levels can result in prolonged labor, later due dates, and a higher incidence of deformed and stillborn babies. SEVERE ZINC deficiency is. rare- in this country, but we are finding that mild or borderline cases are surprisingly common. Those at risk include moderate to heavy alcohol drinkers, people on diets restricted to 1,000 calories, . athletes undergoing endurance training and related diets, pregnant and breast-feeding women and elderly persons whose diets are not carefully designed to ensure adequate nutrient intake. Zinc is excreted from the body on a daily basis through bowel movement, urine and perspiration, so it must also be replaced on a daily basis. This is best done through dietary awareness. In years past we took in extra zinc through our iron, brass and galvanized^teel pots and pans, which contained zinc and imparted some of it to food during the cooking process. This doesn't take place with teflon, stainless steel, and plastic containers. Alcohol speeds the rate at which zinc leaves the body. This is additionally critical during pregnancy, as it deprives the developing infant of an essential

%■ nutrient. Those involved in high endurance sports often lose zinc due to their extra perspiration and high carbohydrate diets, which contain little zinc. CERTAIN DISEASES also contribute to zinc deficiency. including cancer, sicklc-cell anemia, digestive malabsorption syndromes and chronic kidney and liver diseases. The risk of zinc overdose is low, but it does exist. Accordingly it is best to avoid taking zinc supplements (pills or capsules) unless prescribed by a physician following blood tests and in relation to a particular medical problem. Ideally, diet is the best route to good zinc nutrition. . High protein foods carry the most zinc, particularly red meat, liver, eggs, seafood, dark meat of poultry, and dairy products. Atlantic oysters happen to have the most zinc of any known food. Many of these foods may be restricted from the diets of Health Watch readers due to their cholesterol content. Vegetarians also are in a bind if they do not consume animal protein or dairy products. There is a chemical called "phytate" found in whole grain and soy products which prevents much of the zinc from being used by the body. Accordingly, you may want to have your blood monitored occasionally for zinc levels to determine whether supplements are indicated. Symptoms of severe zinc deficiency include loss of appetite, mental disorders, tremors, diminished sense of taste, skin rashes on arms, legs, genitals, and mouth, and slower healing of wounds and burns. Mild deficiencies are difficult to detect by symptoms; they just contribute to a diminished state of good health. In children, retardation of growth and development can take place. Mild cases in adults will sometimes be reflected in lower sperm counts, a higher level of blood ammonia (toxic to humans), and an inability to maintain a constant weight. NEXT WEEK: Jutt published. American Cancer Society recommendations for anit-cancer diet. Health Watch is a pub'ic education project of the Cape May County Unit of the American Cancer Society, of which Dr. Beitmar is co-chairman^

Arbor Day Honor Set GOSHEN - Mrs. Helen Brewer, who formerly taught at the Goshen Public School, Delsea Drive, will be honored by the Middle Township Shade Tree Commission at its annual Arbor Day ceremonies 11 a.m. Saturday, April JJ8. Mrs. Brewer taught at the school from 1945 until its closing in 1962. The school is being restored by the Save Our School Committee, which is applying to the state and federal governments to have the building declared a registered. historic landmark. Shade Tree Commission chairperson Dorothy Hagerty will plant a tree at the school. U.S. Air Force /^«l u„.. J a r-

A. Ret., will give a tribute to Mrs. Brewer, and township Committeeman Charles Leusner will present a committee resolution honoring Mrs. Brewer. 3 A reception with refreshments inside the school will follow the ceremonv. a -

• t \ w ' i . 1 •- c- * - "i V GARDEN TOURS'— Special trolley tours to see thousands of blooms planted for Cape May's annual Tulip Festival April 28 and 29 will be conducted from Rotarv Bandstand. Lafayette at Decatur Sheet. i

Floor Insurance Chamber Topic AVALON - David Von Savage of Cape Insurance Center, North Wildwood, will discuss flood insurance at the monthly meeting of the Avalon Chamber of Commerce at the Whitebrier Inn at 7 p.m. tomorrow, April 19.

Victorian StroH Is Easter Highlight

CAPE MAY - The annual. Victorian Easter Stroll sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May will be held Sunday. The Victorian Stroll will feature traditional Easter finery and prizes will be offered for strollers in several categories of age and costume. There will be special prizes for the best Victorian costumed lady, gentleman and couple. Stroll Chairman Shirley Qfiloc hoc mnnnn r.e±A i naiv Stiles announced a new

feature to this year's stroll. Strollers who wish to be judged for the contest should register in advance of the stroll this year in order to assist the judges. REGISTRATION WILL take place between noon and 1 p.m. at the grandstand on Washington Street Mall. The Stroll itself will take place from 1 to"3 p.m., and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the stroll. To participate in the stroll, you must have registered before 1 p.m. THE CATEGORIES the judges will be considering will include: best dressed couple, Victorian and modern; best dressed lady, Victorian and modern; best dressed gentleman, Victorian and modern; best dressed teenager 16 to 19; best dressed children, 11 to 15, 6 to 10, and 2 to 5; and best dressed babies to 2 years. Prizes will also be v awarded for the best dressed family, the oldest lady, the oldest gentleman, and for the best ladies' Easter bonnet. A single prize will be awarded in each category with the exception of the children, where first, second and third prizes will be awarded, according to

Mrs. Stiles. The prizes will bi donated by the merchants of Cape May, and will include gift certificates and a new prize this year for children — savings bonds. Music for the Stroll will be provided by a strolling violinist. Gene Grossweiler, For more information regarding the Easter Stroll, contact Shirley Stiles at 884-5329.

Special Tours Set For Tulip Festival

CAPE MAY - Trolley, walking arud house museum tours will be featured here, on Tulip Festival Weekend, ^pril 28 and 29 in C6pe May, New Jersey. To help acquaint visitors with Cape May Victorian architecture, MidAtlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) will sponsor: Special trolley tours will see the tens of thousands of tulips that have been planted for Cape May's popular annual Tulip Festival. These tours will leave approximately evefy half hour from the Rotary Bandstand, Lafayette at Decatur Streets, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Strnday— from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Trolley tours of the National Landmark District are one-half hour long and begin at the Information Booth on the Washington Street Mhll, at Ocean < Street. On Tulip Festival I Weekend, MAC will offer

two tours: The Historic y East End Tour will be run on Saturday approximately every 45 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Historic West End Tour will be run on Sunday approximately every 45 minutes from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. A walking tour, of the National Landmark District leaving at 10 a.m. on Sunday, is 1 1/2 hours long. It will begin at the. information Booth at the head of the Washington Street Mall. Tours of the Emlen Physick Estate features the Stick Style mansion at 1048 Washington St., designed by the famous Philadelphia architect, Frank Furness, and built in 1881 . Tt contains a meticulously restored Victorian House Museum. Physick Estate Tours will run every 45 minutes Saturday from 11 :30 a.m. to 3: 15 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m . w m

Prayer at Easter Dear Lord of life cleanse all our hearts On this triumphant day, Uproot pretense, make us sincere In all we do or say; Forgive our feeble efforts and * Our inconsistency, Grant us the gentie kindess that Walks hand aind hand with Thee; Look deep within, dear gentle Christ, Where others have ngt seen And with Thy warm compassion make Our troubled hearts serene.