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<br />CHILDREN ACT FAST
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<br />...
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<br />SO DO POISONS!
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<br />The week of March 20-26 is officially Poison
<br />Prevention Week, but this is a problem that
<br />exists the entire year. Those of us with
<br />young children at home or where young children
<br />visit should be especially prepared, for 70%
<br />of all poisoning accidents involve children
<br />under age 5, in the "fast and fearless" years.
<br />Beware of the child age 6 months to 1 year,
<br />for at that age, everything goes into the
<br />mouth. They are out to explore the floor and
<br />low storage areas, especially the kitchen and
<br />bathroom. They equate containers with food so
<br />POP! Into the mouth it goes.
<br />Children age 1 to 2 have the highest ac-
<br />cident rate of any age group. Because their
<br />world now includes table tops, counters,
<br />dressers, workbenches, and anything else they
<br />can reach above eye level.
<br />Youngsters from age 2 to 5 are able and
<br />quite adept at getting into places high up
<br />that we were so sure were 'safe' like cabinets
<br />shelves, and medicine chests. At this age
<br />drugs and medicines become responsible for
<br />most accidental poisonings. Aspirin alone
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<br />WINNER
<br />
<br />Thousands of friends and sustomers of
<br />THE NORTHERN BANK registered for the bank's
<br />grand prize during the 90th Anniversary cele-
<br />bration last month. The winner registered at
<br />THE NORTHERN BANK'S Ramsey office, one of
<br />three, the others being 7th Ave. No. and 3rd
<br />and Jackson, both in Anoka.
<br />Winnin9 a trip for two to historic Williams-
<br />burg, Va. was John Newbolt of Ramsey. The
<br />winning slip was filled out by Joan Newbolt.
<br />Ed. note: Joan Newbolt was also the winner
<br />of the contest to name the Resident. This
<br />year's certainly going good for Joan.
<br />CON G RAT U L A T ION S ! !
<br />
<br />accounts for 20% of accidental poisonings in
<br />all age groups. Child resistant closures have
<br />done an excellent job of reducing accidents.
<br />Notice I said child-resistant, NOT child-
<br />proof. So please don't think hateful thoughts
<br />when you struggle with your child-resistant
<br />prescription bottle. Incidentally, you can
<br />request non-child resistant containers if
<br />necessary.
<br />Don't forget your greenery. Many of the
<br />plants that we use to decorate our homes and
<br />gardens with are also potential poisons to
<br />the unsuspecting, inquisitive and adventurous
<br />child.
<br />SO - WHAT DO YOU DO IN AN EMERGENCY??
<br />1) call doctor, hospital, poison control cen-
<br />ter, emergency 911 or police.
<br />2) dilute stomach contents with tap water or
<br />milk
<br />3) find suspected poison
<br />If poison is corrosive (acid, lye, drain
<br />cleaner) or a petroleum product, stop here,
<br />DO NOT make victim vomit.
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<br />If victim is conscious and not convulsir.g,
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<br />PLAYGROUND
<br />
<br />Recently a playground committee was formed
<br />in Ramsey. So far this committee is comprised
<br />of members from the Ramsey School Advisory
<br />Council, Park Board & Lions. The purpose of
<br />the committee is to develop plans for upgrading
<br />and improving the present Ramsey School Play-
<br />ground.
<br />Anyone interested in becoming involved in
<br />this project, please contact:
<br />Ramsey Community School, 427-9350
<br />or
<br />Wendy Studer, 421-4341
<br />The next meeting will be held at Ramsey
<br />School Tuesday, April 5th, 7:00pm.
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<br />4) induce vomiting with syrup of Ipecac.
<br />5) hold head down over basin, keep basin
<br />and contents to help identify poison
<br />6) dilute again with water or milk
<br />This month a local manufacturer has made
<br />available bottles of syrup of Ipecac with
<br />the Minnesota Poison Control System tele-
<br />phone number and logo right on the label.
<br />PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you have a
<br />bottle of syrup of Ipecac in your house.
<br />Some quick calculations work out that there
<br />will be over 50 accidental poisonings just in
<br />the City of Ramsey this year, so let us all
<br />do our very best to prevent each and everyone.
<br />Information and pamphlets are available at
<br />_your local drug store, including information
<br />on the Mr. Yuk program, poisonous and non-
<br />poisonous plants and guides to poison pre-
<br />venti on.
<br />REMEMBER: Pick up a bottle of syrup of
<br />Ipecac. And don't forget, it won't do you any
<br />good at all if you can't find it when an emer-
<br />gency arisesl!
<br />
<br />-Wayne Jeffrey
<br />
<br />After all is said and done, there's more
<br />said than done. -Unknown
<br />
<br />SHARING
<br />
<br />with
<br />ELAINE
<br />
<br />Spring is soon upon us; the sparrows have
<br />already cheered my early .orning awakening an~
<br />the slush slush sound of .elting snow bene~th
<br />my owndering feet has made this fact most
<br />prevalent.
<br />Everyone enjoys Pancakes and most mixes are
<br />great but why not try making your own origi-
<br />nals for those special people- your family.
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<br />RAMSEY'S HOT SHOT SENIORS
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<br />As usual, the Seniors in Ramsey are having
<br />a blast with their new group. At the March
<br />meeting they came up with a name for their
<br />group.... 'Ramsey Hot Shot Seniors'.
<br />They are having so much fun that they've
<br />enlarged their present program. Here's their
<br />new schedule:
<br />FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: 12:00 pot luck
<br />
<br />dinner, 1:30 Meeting.
<br />THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH: 1:30 cards with
<br />coffee and cake..
<br />At their May 4th meeting they will be holding
<br />their first election of officers...SO MAKE
<br />SURE YOU I RE THERE!!! i .
<br />
<br />-Florence Stull
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<br />"SPICY WHEAT CAKES"
<br />
<br />1 c. whole wheat flour 2 t. grated orange rind
<br />1 c. all-purpose flour 3 eggs
<br />2 T. wheat germ 1 cooking oil
<br /> 7; c.
<br />1 t. baking powder 1 3/4 c. apple juice
<br />! t. baking soda (or apple cider)
<br />! t. salt ~ c. finely chopped
<br />! t. cinnamon pecans or walnuts
<br />1 t. nutmeg
<br />7;
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<br />Combine flours, bakIng powder, soda, spices,
<br />salt, orange rind altogether in a large mixing
<br />bowl. Combine eggs, oil, fruit juice; mix
<br />together. Add to dry ingredients, sprinkle nuts
<br />in. Stir just until combined. Pour batter
<br />(size-your choice) unto a hot oiled or greased
<br />pan or griddle. When bubbly turn and brown
<br />other side. Delicious served with your syrupy
<br />apple jell of last Falls labors or your favor-
<br />ite topping; as our son Rob will pass if the
<br />label Golden Griddle is not visible.
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<br />ASK CHERI,
<br />
<br />Are you a prospective bride? Do you have a
<br />question regarding your upcoming wedding?
<br />"Ask Cheri" is a column devoted to bridal
<br />related questions.
<br />
<br />Dear Cheri,
<br />I plan to have a cathedral length veil for my
<br />wedding and would like to leave it on for the
<br />reception but do not want to carry it or let
<br />it hang and have it ruined. What can I do?
<br />J.C.- Ramsey
<br />Dear J.C.
<br />A cathedral length veil can be a problem at a
<br />reception and I recommend that you lOOK into
<br />the prospect of having a veil which has the
<br />cathedral length detachable leaving a shoulder
<br />or fingertip length attached to the headpiece
<br />to wear during the reception. You could also
<br />speak to the bridal shop in regards to buss-
<br />leing up the veil. There are a couple of ways
<br />to do this. One is to put small cov~red but-
<br />tons on the dress and little thread loops on
<br />~he veil and drape the veil. Another way would
<br />b~ to make a narrow belt that would snap on
<br />your ~ress at the waist and then the veil
<br />
<br />would be gathered and secured behind the belt
<br />and drape attractively down your back.
<br />Cheri
<br />
<br />l.1ear Cheri,
<br />How much m&ke-up should I wear and how should
<br />it be applied.
<br />
<br />B.R. -Ramsey
<br />
<br />Dear B.R.
<br />I recommend that you wear a little more blush
<br />and eye shadow than normal, but not much. It
<br />should be applied smoothly and evenly starting
<br />with a good foundation and ending with a light
<br />application of powder to keep off the shine.
<br />You should look fresh and natural, with that
<br />bridal glow, for those close-up intimate pic-
<br />tures. Some make-up saloons will Jive you a no
<br />charge facial and point out your best features.
<br />Cheri
<br />Send inquiries to: JlAsk Cheri", Bridal Consul-
<br />tant c/o The Ramsey Resident, 16330 Yttrium St
<br />Ramsey, Minn. 55303
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<br />Money is an article which may be used as a
<br />universal passport to everywhere except heaven,
<br />and as a universal provider of everything except
<br />happiness. -Wall Street Journal
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<br />"JOHN'S FAVORITES"
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<br />2 c. freshly grated or finely gr. raw potatoes
<br />3 eggs
<br />1 c. flour (whoe wheat or all-purpose)
<br />~ t. salt
<br />2 T. oil
<br />1 T. finely minced onion (if desired)
<br />
<br />Put all ingredients into medium mixing bowl.
<br />Stir well. Spread thin unto hot greased grid-
<br />dle on med. heat (these take 3 to 4 min. on
<br />each side or more - remember the potatoes are
<br />raw. A good Lenten supper.)
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<br />Thoughts of Henry Ward Beecher
<br />"Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love
<br />and tenderness sealed up until your friends
<br />are dead. Fill their lives with sweetness.
<br />Speak approving, cheering words while their
<br />ears can hear them and while their hearts can
<br />be thrilled by them. II
<br />Why not you? Why not me?
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