<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> THE SPRUE-NIK PRESS Published by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group, a chapter of CSA/USA, Inc. serving southeastern Michigan Volume 8, Number 8 October 1999 ********************************************************************** .................................................... : What's Inside Look in Part : : ------------- ------------ : : Miscellaneous Notes . . . . . . . . . . -1- : : From Bob & Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . -2- : : Celiac Awareness Day . . . . . . . . . . -3- : : Small Group Discussions . . . . . . . . -4- : : Just Another Day . . . . . . . . . . . . -5- : : So What's a Friend? . . . . . . . . . . -6- : : Newsletter Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . -7-8- : : Survey: Cheating on the GF Diet . . . -7- : : Raising a Celiac Child . . . . . . . . -8- : :..................................................: Miscellaneous Notes: -------------------- Editor's Corner: In the last few years this newsletter has been greatly enhanced by articles from other celiac support groups. At this time we are exchanging newsletters with over 40 groups in the USA and Canada. Over the next few months you will see the fruits of these mutually beneficial arrangements as more and more fresh, original articles from other groups will appear in these pages. On behalf of our readers, I wish to express my profound gratitude to all the other groups who willingly share their material with us. Of course, our newsletter also includes much original content from our group. Articles such as the summaries from the small group discussions at our last meeting (thank you to Kent Helmer and Elaine Lafata for their thorough and well-done summaries), write-ups of the doctors' talks given at the October meeting, and summaries from celiac conferences also appear regularly in these pages. This content comes from people just like you; people who have information to share and will take the time to write it up and send it in. References ---------- <1> "Michigan Awareness Day", by Greta deWolf, from the CELIAC Listserv archives on the Internet, posted Sep. 27, 1999. To obtain a copy on the internet, go to <http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/celiac.html> and click on "September 1999, week 4". <2> "Friendships Lost", by Beth Hillson, from the CELIAC Listserv archives on the Internet, posted Aug. 10, 1999. To obtain a copy on the internet, go to <http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/celiac.html> and click on "August 1999, week 2." Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group Officials: ------------------------------------------------ Physician Advisor: Thomas Alexander, M.D. Pediatric Advisor: Robert Truding, M.D. Dietitian Advisor: Dorothy Vaughan, R.D. President: Mary Guerriero [log in to unmask] Vice President: Sue Gentilia [log in to unmask] Past President: Diane Morof Finance Committee: Tom Sullivan [log in to unmask] Secretaries: Marilynn Ponto Pat Michael Web Page Editor: Pam Murphy [log in to unmask] Newsletter Editor: Jim Lyles [log in to unmask] Contributing Editors: Tom & Carolyn Sullivan [log in to unmask] Group E-mail address: [log in to unmask] Group web page: http://community.mlive.com/cc/celiac Disclaimer: ----------- All recommendations, information, dietary suggestions, menus, shopping guide suggestions, medical updates, miscellaneous articles, and recipes in this newsletter are intended for the benefit of our members, readers, and the general public. No liability is assumed by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group or any of its members. Information in _The Sprue-nik Press_ has been approved by our physician and dietitian advisors. Individuals should consult with their physicians and dietitians before following any medical or dietary recommendations in *The Sprue-nik Press*. Original material used in *The Sprue-nik Press* is placed in the public domain for the benefit of all celiacs. The information is not copyrighted to facilitate the easy exchange of celiac information. Feel free to reproduce any portion of this newsletter, unless it specifically states otherwise. All we ask is that you indicate where the information came from. *The Sprue-nik Press* is published by the Tri-County Celiac Sprue Support Group (TCCSSG), a local chapter of CSA/USA located in southeast Michigan. Members receive this newsletter, a shopping guide, and a new member packet full of articles and useful information. Mail-in subscriptions are welcome. For subscription information, send a note to <[log in to unmask]>.