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Thursday, February 24, 1994
THE BASTROP ADVERTISER
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Newly appointed Lower Colorado River Authority Board Member Clinton Wright was congratu-
lated by local Bastrop friends during a celebration at the Bastrop Opera House last week.
Animals blamed for many accidents
Accidents involving domestic
livestock cause thousands of
farm injuries annually, ranking
second only to machinery in to-
tal numbers, Agriculture Com-
missioner Rick Perry said.
In a five-state study con-
ducted by the National Safety
Council, animals were a factor
in one out of eight farm injuries
and in fewer than 100 deaths.
Farm family members were
victims more than 90 percent of
the time.
Though generally less severe
than those caused by machinery,
animal-related injuries involved
considerable loss of time,
money and productivity.
"Living and working around
livestock can pose special dan-
gers for producers and their
families," Perry said. "As sim-
ple as it sounds, taking precau-
tions when caring for and han-
dling animals will cut the risk of
accidents dramatically."
Safety considerations vary
according to the type of live-
stock. Beef cattle, for example,
can startle easily, inflicting in-
jury on anyone in their way.
They are sensitive to sudden or
unexpected loud noises and up-
set by small animals such as
dogs. Since cattle can over-
whelm a person with their size
and weight, it is important to
leave an "out" when trying to
corner or work with them
Hogs can bite with great
force and are large enough to
Some women
losing hair
Ever feel like pulling your
hair out? People suffering from
trichotillomania do, one hair at a
time.
Hie neuor-chemical disorder
affects millions of North
Americans, and the majority ap-
pear to be women, according to
Dr. Suzan Streichenwein, a psy-
chiatrist at Baylor College of
Medicine in Houston.
Trichotillomania usually be-
gins in childhood and can con-
tinue throughout a lifetime.
Young children will pull out
eyebrows and eyelashes while
adults pull hair from the scalp
and pubic areas.
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knock people over. To avoid
startling them, make your pres-
ence known gently and quietly.
Knocking on the pen enclosure
door or rattling the handle usu-
ally will suffice.
Sheep also should be ap-
proached and handled carefully.
Being butted by a ram can cause
serious injury to a child or el-
derly person. Ewes will protect
their young and may turn ag-
gressive if they feel threatened.
Many people are injured —
and some are killed — riding
horses. Children are at special
risk. Make sure they can ride
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RE-ELECT
Doris Oldfield
COUNTY TREASURER
MARCH 8 • DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
COUNTY SERVICE
• County Treasurer 1983-present
• 18 years of county sen/ice
SERVICE AS TREASURER
• Computerized all the operations of the county
treasurer's office.
• Authorized by commissioners' court to handle all
payroll checks and accounts payable.
• Investment of all county treasurer's funds in interest-
bearing accounts daily.
Your vote and support are appreciated!
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Keeping teeth healthy
Correcting dental problems early boosts health
and handle a horse before al-
lowing them to ride alone. En-
courage young riders to enroll in
4-H or other equestrian pro-
grams.
Perry said following other
safety precautions also will re-
duce accident risk. These in-
clude:
• using adequate restraining
and handling facilities;
• wearing protective footwear
and headgear;
• entrusting livestock han-
dling jobs to persons with ade-
quate strength and experience;
and
Texas health officials remind
us that only a few years ago,
most people thought of dental
check-ups in terms of misery
and expense. Times have
changed.
"The question 50 years ago
seldom was whether a dental
patient had tooth decay, but
which childhood problems
would lead to adult tooth loss or
oral disease. Dentures were con-
sidered almost inevitable as
people aged," according to Dr.
David R. Smith, Texas Com-
missioner of Health.
During February, the 45th
National Dental Health Month,
the Texas Department of Health
(TDH) urges Texans to benefit
from modern dentistry, to catch
up on check-ups and correct
dental problems early for better
health throughout life.
To prevent and treat dental
disease in communities
throughout Texas, TDH offers
fluoridation assistance to com-
munities, dental sealants for
children's permanent teeth,
dental care instruction for both
children and adults, and emer-
gency dental care for low-in-
come clients. These services are
available in public health clin-
ics, mobile and portable clinics,
and at private dentists' offices
by contract with TDH.
Dr. Smith said, "Modern
dental health programs, espe-
cially fluoridation of drinking
water, and new dental technolo-
gies have made better dental
health possible for more than a
generation of Texans. And al-
though that is good news, it also
may be leading some to take
less care of their dental health."
Therefore, Dr. Smith offers
the following reminders:
*Next to the common cold,
tooth decay remains the most
prevalent disease in the U.S.,
although one-third of all chil-
dren between 5 and 17 years old
are cavity-free.
* Bleeding gums can be a sign
of gum disease and should be
ueated by a dentist.
♦Dental problems are NOT
inevitable with aging,
ally are results of neglect. Also,
people who already have den-
tures should be mindful that the
mouth is constantly changing,
and denture treatment is not a
one-time transaction. Denture
wearers should continue daily
oral care and regular check-ups.
♦Largely because of dental
sealants-hard plastic coatings
applied to teeth by dentists-it is
possible for many children to
reach adulthood without tooth
decay. A recent study found that
15 years after just one applica-
tion of sealants, children had 50
percent less tooth decay and
fewer fillings that did children
without sealants.
♦Fluoridated water is the
most efficient and effective
public source of fluoride. Sev-
enty-five percent of Texans
drink fluoridated water.
♦Some 30,000 cases of oral
cancer, including more than
8,000 deaths from the disease,
are diagnosed annually in the
U.S. Early detection during rou-
tine dental check-ups is vital to
treating cancer or precancerous
conditions.
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McAuley, Davis. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. 103, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 24, 1994, newspaper, February 24, 1994; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth409806/m1/3/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.