By Kaye Mindar
Luna has been very quiet lately for the most part due to an unwelcomed visitor. Seems the seasonal viruses and flu have come to visit many homes and decided to stay awhile.
Things have not changed too much from the early days of Luna; even then the doctors available still are located in Reserve and Springerville and further. People went to them as a last resort in the early days, because of the expense and the trip time and we still are a community that relies a great deal on homemade remedies.
The early years of Luna made women into mid-wives more than any other occupation to help with childbirth and caring of the ill. Many women rose to the calling and made fine caregivers. Today, we still look out for each other. Credit can never fully be given to all whom from the beginning to now stop what they are doing and help the ailing in the Luna Valley so unselfishly.
Welcome home
We send good thoughts and prayers to Clifford Mitchell now that he is home after his heart surgery and during his recovery; also love to Lou Ann and their extended family.
Halloween activity
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Luna Ward will host an old fashioned Halloween party with finger foods, popcorn balls and a host of goodies at 6 p.m. Friday Oct. 30.
]Activities will include musical tombstones and other old-time games including face painting, pumpkin decorating contests and costume judging. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please contact Idonna Bradford for more information.
Preparedness corner
This flu season (2009-2010), there are more uncertainties than usual because of the emergence of a new 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (previously called “novel H1N1” or “swine flu”) that has caused the first influenza pandemic (global outbreak of disease) in more than 40 years. Severity is uncertain. Many people do not have immune protection against this new and very different 2009 H1N1 virus. There is concern that the 2009 H1N1 virus may cause the season to be worse than a regular flu season – with a lot more people getting sick, being hospitalized than during a regular flu seasonal. For more information visit the CDC.gov on the web or talk to your doctor.
Remember to stay indoors for at least 24 hours if you are ill and wash your hands regularly. It is also critical that you do not touch your tear ducts or wipe your eyes if you come into contact with someone who is ill or a contaminated surface. If you suspect the flu see your doctor in the first 48 hours for special medications that may help.
Genealogy corner
With the holidays right around the corner it is time to think of unique ideas for easy and inexpensive gifts and sharing your genealogy research with family and friends can be both. A family history CD has the ability to hold large amounts of data in a small space, and include photos, sounds, scanned document images, and even video - something a printed family history just can’t equal. A digital Christmas tree ornament holds many pictures is a great way to remember those you love.
Quote of the week
“A good education is the next best thing to a pushy mother.”
~Charles M. Schulz
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