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07/08/2010
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Please keep our shipmates and family in your thoughts:
Just to
let you know that Joseph C. Schmitt ( a Plank Owner) has had
open heart surgery July 6, 2010. He is doing well but it will be
a long haul. Please say prayer's for him. Thanks Wife Jane
Welcome to our new members:
Meyer, John C.T. 1240 Charwest Drive,,Woodland
Park, CO 80863-2402,,1971-74, Operations/OB
Tucker, James W. 1330 Monterey Dr. Apt 1330,
Sumter, SC 29154-1966-68, Supply/S-6
On the
Health Front:
Tips to Avoid Bee Stings
Picnickers, hikers, gardeners and outdoor sportsmen all over
Colorado have to contend with stings by yellow jackets, yellow
hornets, wasps and honeybees. These stings can cause reactions
ranging from minor irritation, to serious allergic or toxic
reactions. More than 1 million Americans report allergic
reactions to insect stings; about 50 people each year die from
the stings.
Here are some tips to help take the sting out of summer.
Protect yourself when you go outdoors. Wear long pants and long
sleeves while hiking or mowing the lawn, and gloves for
gardening. Also trade your sandals for shoes and socks.
Color matters. Wear white or light-colored clothing; dark
clothing or clothing with flowery designs is more likely to
attract insects.
The less you smell the better. Scents can attract insects, so
use an unscented deodorant and avoid strong perfume, cologne,
scented hair products or lotions. Rinse off perspiration after
vigorous exercise. Use insect repellents. And don't forget to
cover food that is left out and the garbage as well. If you are
drinking a soft drink from a can and there are stinging insects
in the area make sure to check the can before you take a sip.
Treat the sting based on your history. If you have no history of
allergic reactions, take an analgesic for pain and use ice or a
cold compress to reduce the swelling. If you have previously
experienced minor reactions consisting of swelling at the site
of the sting take the appropriate dose of an antihistamine syrup
or chewable tablet and monitor your symptoms carefully. If the
reaction progresses to involve symptoms distant from the sting
site such as hives, generalized itching, flushing, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness or difficulty breathing call 911 and get
help immediately.
If you have had a serious allergic reaction, you should be
evaluated and treated by an allergist because allergen
immunotherapy to insect venom is effective and could save your
life. Once you have been diagnosed with insect sting allergy you
should wear a bracelet that identifies your sensitivity, learn
to give yourself injections of epinephrine, and keep epinephrine
and antihistamines on hand at all times for immediate treatment
while seeking emergency medical care.
Starscope Available On-Line
Thanks to the efforts of our
webmaster, Berl Meyer, and Starscope editors, Ron and Marietta
Felice, we are pleased to announce that you are now able to
access Starscope on the Association’s
website—ussconstellation.org. At the home page, select the
“Member Area” option in the left menu column. Insert the user
name and password (no spaces) at the prompt. The password
is case sensitive.
You will be able to print off the newsletter in full color or
grey scale under your printer option. This new process will save
a considerable amount of printing and postage costs for the
association. The cost of savings will be passed on to beneficial
activities of the Association. If you want to opt
out of this option, please email Ron & Marietta at
starscope64@yahoo.com.
Again, if you want to receive a hard copy of the Starscope,
contact Ron & Marietta at the email address above. This will not effect any other mailings from
the association.
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