The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1986 — Page 11

Schools without drugs

Snow. Smack. Crack. Grass. Angel dust. They are all illegal drugs that are being used by school kids in epidemic proportions, along with another substance which is illegal for kids — booze. Parents and schools can help prevent drug use. It takes effort and will power on the part of the parents, schools, and kids, but it can be done. The US Department of Education has pulled together some of the most effective ways to prevent drug abuse. A free book, “Schools Without Drugs,” gives a plhn of action for parents, schools, students and communities. It describes signs of drug use and suggests what parents can do; lists topics and learning activities to be

Storing vegetables for the winter

Many fall-harvested vegetables and fruits can be easily stored in the garden or in frostfree places in the home where they will retain their freshness and save space in the freezer. Root crops — such as mature beets, carrots. Jerusalem artichokes. leeks, parsnips, root parsley, fall and winter radishes and salsify — can be stored right in their garden rows. Sometime just before the ground freezes cover the rows with a four- to sixinch layer of straw, hay or leaves. This mulch will keep the roots from freezing and the vegetables will be easy to dig during the cold winter months. Kale and brussels sprouts can stay in the garden even through heavy frost and snow; in fact, many gardeners feel that frost and freezing improves their taste. Pick frozen or snowcovered brussels sprouts just before cooking or keep them cold until ready to cook them, as they tend to soften and lose flavor if they are held at room temperature. Many vegetables may also be stored in modern-day variations of the root cellar concept. Create

The thrifty shopper

I By MICHELLE DONAGHEY Guest Feature Writer You’ve heard about refunds and coupons on television, on the radio and in the newspaper and have a basic understanding of what they are and how they can save you money. You’Ve finally started keeping a file of coupons in your purse and you’ve even found (and kept) a few refund offers from your local store and from the food section of the weekly newspaper food section. But now you wonder how to get started in saving 30-40 percent off your monthly grocery bill with these forms and coupons you’ve collected in Vour junk drawer in the kitchen. First off, just as you have learned the best way to save money with your coupons and to file them, you should start a file now with those few refund offers you now have. Even if your file will be very small, it's better to start now. for in a few months time, when tffdse forms seem to multiply, you'll be glad that you did. (Remember you will be getting more forms through local stores and through the food sections each week.) As with a coupon file, a refund form file should be similar in nature. You could make one from an expandable check file, labeling each monthly section or start with an old shoebox with dividers made from cardboard, or wiQ) envelopes separating each monthly section. I have found the best way to sort refund forms is by the month, because each month you can go through the month you are presently in to make sure you are getting all the proofs of purchase together that are required for that month’s particular refund offer. Sometimes it’s a good idea to write down on a separate piece of paper or on a 3x5 card a particular refund offer you are working on and keep it on your refrigerator for easy reference. Now that you have your forms filed, the next step is learning how to save your “garbage” — refunders lingo for “proofs of purchase.” By far, this is the hardest thing for a beginning refunder to cope with for one cannot understand the reason for saving everything. The reason is simply — “dollars and cents.” A refunder’s golden rule is, “If you don’t use a particular label (or box or bag) now for a refund you may need it later.” To make things easier, I have come up with a list of basics if you aren’t ready to save everything. 1. Cans/jars, entire back and front label. Soak those that need to be soaked. Cut off labels with a razor blade or use exacto knife to get the whole label off, such things as dish soap. 2. Bottles. Soak off the front and back labels and keep the cap liner. (The cap liner is inside the cap, such as a two liter bottle of soda. Yes, companies ask for

presented in schools; describes the legal ramifications of the schools’ taking an active role; lists many of the drugs that are available, how they are used, their street names, and their effects; and provides a variety of sources for additional help and information. For a free copy of “Schools Without Drugs,” send name and address to Schools Without Drugs, Pueblo, Colo. 81009, or call toll-free 1-800-624-0100. (Note: The tollfree lines will only operate until November 15.) The first thing parents can do is start telling their children early about the effects of drugs and what the dangers are. Let them know all the risks they run if they use drugs and that drug use is wrong and can put a person in

a root cellar by sinking a clean, galvanized trash can in the ground outside the kitchen door. Lower the can into the ground to within one inch of the rim and fill with freshly harvested roots. Put the lid on the can and cover the lid with straw, which will prevent the lid from freezing tight to the can. Apples store well this way, though they should not be stored with potatoes; the apples’ ethylene gas will make the potatoes sprout. If there is a dark cellar, shed, or garage which is l kept at just above freezing temperature (34-40 degrees F). slatted shelves can be built on which to store root crops, apples, and winter cabbage with excellent results. If the garage or cellar is lightly warmer (45-55 degrees F), it will house pumpkins, winter squash, and sweet potatoes very well. Harvest the pumpkins and squash just before the first heavy frost and leave part of the stem attached to the fruit. Store the vegetables on slatted boards raised above the floor or on a mesh frame, and enjoy the homegrown produce through the long cold season.

these.) Be sure to keep all stapled together to make identification easier. 3. Powdered detergents. Box top, box bottom, proof of purchase, and UPC and net weight. 4. Cereals, cookies, crackers. Box top, box bottom, proof of purchase. and UPC 5. Cake mixes and frostings. Label from can or box top, box bottom, net weight, and UPC. Napkins, paper towels, toilet paper. Entire plastic overwrap, cutting off bulky ends so that they stay flat. 7. Tissues. Opening tear strip. UPC. quality seal, company seal, and address. 8. Soda cap liner (2 liter). Label, neckband. 6. 12 or 24 pack cans, UPC, and proof of purchase seal. Juice. Tear strip from frozen and UPC (staple together.). 10. Stick butter, margarine or cheese. Save the entire box, flattening and stapling. 11. Candy. Save the entire outer wrapper, including single bars, bags, trays. 12. Coffee. Save the entire inner seal from instant, plastic top from ground as well as fresh lock packets. (Identify plastic top from ground if not identifiable). 13. Frozen foods. Save the entire outer box or bag. Be sure to rinse out before storing. 14. Potato chips, pretzels, and similarly wrapped food. Save the entire wrapper. Tea. Save the entire label and inner seal from instant tea and box from bagged. 16. Health and beauty aids. Save the entire box or bag, soaking aspirin and stomach aid product labels. Save a few individual band aid and steri pad wrappers. (Companies sometimes ask for one or two as proof of purchase that you have purchased the whole box.) Save toothpaste boxes, razor and razor blade cardboard backings. Save proofs of purchase and UPC’s from personal feminine hygiene products. 17. Batteries. Save entire packaging, take off the plastic wrap. 18. Bread and bagel wrappers. Save the entire wrap, cut off the ends to make flat. 19. Gravy and salad dressings (pouch). Save the entire pouch. 20. Plastic wraps, bags. Save the entire box. 21. Sugar, four, rice, and substitutes. Save the entire box or bag, flattening and stapling. Companies do ask for these, especially flour proofs. 22. Generics and store brands. Save if you like, but just a few. Now this may seem like a lot of work to you. But if you keep them in a separate box or bag in your kitchen it will be a breeze. Instead of throwing things away, you just put them in a separate bag or box. Keeping an exacto knife or razor blade in the kitchen is an easy way to get labels off, as well as a stapler to get things flattened easily.

jail. Support them so they have the courage to say “No! ” if drugs are offered by their peers. At the same time, parents have to be able to recognize the symptoms of drug use. Obvious signs are drug-related equipment or actual evidence of drugs. More subtle signs include physical changes such as lack of coordination, memory lapses, or bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils; intellectual changes including a drop in grades, assignments not completed, and difficulty in concentration; and behavior changes such as chronic dishonesty, increased anger and hostility, skipping school, reduced motivation, or a diminished interest in extracurricular activities. If these signs are seen in children or their classmates, don’t delay. If they appear to be linked with drug use, that may be the time to get together with other parents to set some limits and to work with the school to get rid of drugs. “Schools Without Drugs” includes actual case studies of how this has been done successfully. It also lists some drug treatment organizations throughout the country. Schools can help students avoid drugs in a variety of ways. They can teach from the earliest grades about the realities of drug use. For older kids, schools may set up drug counseling programs with other students as the counselors. This helps the students to clean up drugs themselves. Schools can also establish clear, firm rules about drug use. The consequences should be just as clear, and they should be applied across the board. If drugs are being sold on school premises, school administrators should bring the police in — preferably the same officers every time so that they get to know the students and gain their confidence. There are many other ways to prevent and overcome drug use that are spelled out when sending for a free copy of “Schools Without Drugs.” At the same time, a free copy of the “Consumer Information Catalog” will be sent. Published quarterly by the 'Consumer Information Center of the US General Services Administration, the catalog lists more than 200 other free and moderately-priced federal booklets on a wide variety of subjects.

You and your pet — Scratching animals need help

Dear Dr. Wise: Scratch, whine, scratch, whine. That's all our Muffin does anymore, scratch her ear. What can we do for relief — the dog’s and ours? Answer: There are many possible reasons that may be causing Muffin's ear scratching. She could be suffering from general skin problems, infections, cancer, ear mites or foreign bodies in the ear. If your dog has general skin problems such as allergies or seborrhea (like dandruff in humans), she would be scratching all over her body. You maynotice an odor, but your probably will not notice any discharge from the ear; just redness from the scratching. Treatment of the allergy will in turn relieve the itching ears. Weekly cleansing with a special ear-cleaning solution recommended by your veterinarian could provide additional relief. Make sure to completely dry the ear to avoid aggravating the condition. A cytologic examination, where your veterinarian will examine ear product under a microscope, can confirm ear mites or an infection, either bacterial or fungal, or neoplastic cells. Treatment can then be

Sleeping disorders and the Senior Citizen

I By DAVID J. KUPFER, MD Department Os PsychiatryUniversity Os Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric institute An estimated 90 percent of Americans between the ages of 60 and 80 complain they experience chronic or occasional sleeplessness, making the elderly the largest age group that endures the problem of insomnia. Studies show older individuals need the same amount of sleep they’ve gotten all their adult lives, but with the passing decades, the ability to slumber through the night without interruption seems to lessen. That’s why older persons sleep fewer hours or more lightly at night but may need naps during the day. They may go to bed earlier than they want to and, despite attempts to sleep late, wake up at the crack of dawn. Many older persons are also afflicted by sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea „ a possible factor in impotence, heart disease, high blood pressure and personality change. The disease causes repeated halts in breathing that last from 10 seconds to three minutes each during the night. Signs of sleep apnea may include

x'• / * * - 41 PICKING WEEDS FOR DECORATIONS — Shown here is 11-year-old Mike Lemberg. Syracuse, as he picks a bunch of Timothy from a vacant lot near his home. These weeds can be transformed into unique arrangements for the home during the holidays.

Christmas customs of far away, long ago

I By VICKI RYMAN LEMBERG j Guest Feature Writer Please pick the weeds. That’s right. This fall and every fall there is a bounty of beautiful dried weeds out there just for the taking. Consider foxtails, for example. They look fine by the bunches in a container or they add distinction to any arrangement you might place them in. One retail mer ; chant’s display of them in a shop window was a fine eyecatcher. She took a paint brush using various colors and ran it along the foxtail. This caused it to boast a hint of subtle color. Then she placed a few of different colored ones in a vase. Be careful because they speckle as you paint them. Beautiful Christmas tree ornaments can be assembled using Queen Ann’s Lace. If you happen to have a patch of these in your backyard, it’s quite fascinating to watch it develop to the stage when it most resembles an individual snowflake. When the flower first browns and dries, it closes up like a cup Most folks wouldn't notice this but as it continues to dry. it begins to open back up again. At this point there

prescribed per the diagnosis. Regarding treatment, three things are important to keep in 1. Thorough cleansing of the ear. 2. Culturing and sensitivity testing. 3. Change and length of treatment. It is frequently helpful, and often vital to flush out ear canals with disinfectants, rinse and completely dry. This allows maximum medicinal effect. At the same time, clipping hair around the base of the inside ear provides air and dries the inner canal. Os most importance is to have an ear culture made to try to ob tain a growth of the infectious organism. If a growth is obtained. it is subjected to various drugs to see which is most effective. Surgical drainage is the only alternative where medicine is not effective. A bacterial infection, if severe, will require a complete ear cleaning, which may mean that your dog will need to be sedated and treated at a veterinary hospital. Afterward it can go home on

frequent, sudden interruptions in sleep as the victim gasps for breath. The other major sleep disorder, nocturnal myoclonus, causes leg muscles to twitch. The afflicted individual often stirs and kicks during the night. Victims of both disorders may be totally unaware of their problems. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be the only apparent symptom. Someone who suspects that he or she is afflicted with a sleep disorder should see a doctor, who may recommend a visit to a sleep disorders clinic for evaluation and testing. Many effective treatments are now available. To cope with the natural effect of aging on sleep, a person over 60 should: • Maintain a regular daytime and nighttime schedule. • a dark, temperate room. • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine after 4p.m. For a free brochure about insomnia, write to Insomnia/Upjohn, Dept. MAT, PO Box 307, Coventry, Ct. 06238. For the location of nearby sleep disorders clinics, write: Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, PO Box 2604, Del Mar, Calif. 92014.

are hundreds of seeds clinging to it and eventually, it opens fully again. The wind blows away all but the most stubborn of the seeds. Remove these and cut them, leaving enough stem to stick into a styrofoam ball. Run a pencil through the center of the ball to later push a looped ribbon through for hanging purposes. Spray paint the weeds white and while it is still tacky, add a few sparkles of glitter to each one. After they dry. poke enough of them into the ball to make it resemble a giant snowflake. Add your ribbon and your ornament is ready to be enjoyed. Other weeds that look nice spray painted include Fuller’s Teasel (resembles and feels like a big thistle >, Timothy. Pompass Grass and Golden Rod. These all grow wild here in our area, maybe in your backyard. One suggestion for the weeds that you don’t paint is to use a sealer on them , hair spray works tor this. These make fine and natural earth-tones. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said. A weed is a plant whose virtues we have not yet discovered.” Get close to nature and see what bounty you can discover.

medication. Ear mites also must be eliminated as an initial cause of the scratching. Because of their damage to the ear canal, these little bugs often are present with a severe infection. Oral and injectable antibiotics plus anti-itching drugs may be needed to stop the constant scratching and pawing of the ears. If cancer is diagnosed, a tumor may have to be surgically removed. Any surgery has risks and this is a delicate procedure, but fairly routine with good chances for complete recovery and no great chance for hearing loss. There is a continuing flood of new medicine available for ear treatment as well as every other ailment. Part of this is due to new marketing techniques and partly because bacteria develop resistance to certain drugs, necessitating periodic changes. You did not mention what type of dog your Muffin is. Animals with flopped-over ears or with lots of hair in the ear canal have difficulty getting their ears dried. Once an infection develops inside the ear. it is difficult to clean and to know when the infection is completely gone. Treatment often must be continued for long periods to assure success. i Provided as a public service by the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. >

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From the Syracuse Police log — Rocks being thrown at house

The foliowring information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments: NOVEMBER 26 7:47 a.m. — Caller wanting to know about garbage pick-up 5:03 p.m. — Possible intoxicated driver reported; north bound on SR 13 from North Webster 6:03 p.m. — Theft of registration for jeep and boat trailer reported 7:27 p.m. — High school advised of controlled burning in the parking lot NOVEMBER 27 10:06 a.m. — Property damage accident; Henry Street and Dolan Dr.

Poultry excellent source of high quality protein

(By MARIETTA F. HENRY Extension Home Economist Turkey, chicken, duckling and goose are available fresh or frozen the year around. Their mild flavor goes well with other foods — whether the bird is served alone as the entree, or combined with other ingredients in a main dish. Poultry is an excellent source of high quality protein. Chicken and turkey supply calcium, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Also, serving for serving, they are lower in calories than most meats. Since this is Thanksgiving week — let's discuss ways we can buy turkeys. Turkey, as you know, comes frozen or fresh chilled; whole or. in many markets, quartered, halved, and in parts or steaks and also ground. Most uncooked whole turkeys are frozen, unstuffed or stuffed; fresh chilled turkeys are also available. Unstuffed turkeys, frozen or fresh, range in weight from four to 24 pounds; frozen stuffed turkeys come in weights from five to 16 pounds. In unstuffed turkeys, the giblets and neck are usually wrapped in parchment or plastic and placed inside the bird. Reserve them for separate cooking. Most frozen turkeys are prebasted. For these, butter, fat. or herb-seasoned stock has been injected into the meat of the fresh turkey and. as the turkey cooks, this inner basting keeps the meat tender and moist. There's no need for you to baste the turkey as it roasts. Some frozen turkeys have a “built-in” meat thermometer inserted into the meat; when the turkey is done, the thermometer popsup Turkey parts: Whole or half breasts, thighs, legs, drumsticks, wings, halves and quarters are available, packaged by poultry processors or by the supermarket. Legs, thighs, hindquarters and wings are especially good braised; the larger pieces are suitable for roasting. Some frozen breasts are prebasted. Turkey steaks, plain or breaded, can be cooked quickly right from the frozen state. Turkey also comes ground to be used in patties, loaves or recipes.

Wed., December 3,1986 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

10:40 a m. — Vandalism reported to business 2:57 p.m. — Lockout on East Shore Drive 6:24 p.m. — Rocks being thrown at a house at Dewart Lake NOVEMBER 28 1:17 a.m. — Caller wanting to know if a gas station was opened 7:06 a.m. — Disabled vehicle, requested assistance 9:21 a.m. — Report of a sign being to close to the road 8 p.m. — Intoxicated driver reported NOVEMBER 30 1:36 a m. — Report that a subject in a telephone booth in Middlebury needs help 7:02 a.m. — Huntington

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Turkey rolls and roasts: Frozen boneless turkey rolls and boned, rolled and tied turkey roasts are available raw, precooked or smoked. They may be white meat, dark meat, or a combination of both. Ranging in weight from two to 10 pounds, they can be roasted in the oven or cooked on the rotisserie. The smaller roasts come in foil pans, some with gravy ingredients included; gravy for the others can be made from the pan drippings. These roasts are not suitable for rotisserie cooking. Prepare, following label directions. Frozen turkey dishes: Also available are sliced turkey with gravy or giblet gravy in foil heating pans or plastic bags for heating, turkey pies, turkey dinners and other main dish items. Canned turkey: Canned, boned turkey, packed in five-ounce cans, is especially convenient for sandwich fillings, salads and casseroles. Smoked turkey: Whole turkeys, breast roasts and turkey slices come cured, thoroughly smoked and cooked. The meat may be eaten as is, or heated. Keep smoked turkey refrigerated until ready to serve. What size to buy: When buying fresh or frozen whole, unstuffed, ready-to-cook turkey, allow about one pound per serving if the bird weighs 12 pounds or less. If it

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weighs more than 12 pounds, there will be more meat on it and you should allow about three quarters of a pound per serving: ready to cook weight, 6 to 8 pounds. 6 to 8 servings; 8-12 pounds, 8-12 servings; 12-16 pounds, 12-20 servings; 16-20 pounds, 20-28 servings; 20-24 pounds, 28-32 servings. When buying frozen stuffed turkey, allow one and one half pounds per serving. When buying uncooked, boneless turkey, allow one third to one half pounds per serving. Try something different on New Year's Eve Try something different this New Year’s Eve. Instead of going to a party where everyone is drinking a lot and staying up late, why not have two or three families gather together for an old-fashioned game night. Serve popcorn, cider and donuts. Let the kids play their games and the grownups play theirs or play along with the kids for a while. Parents will be glad that no one is out driving on a dangerous night and no one has to feel they must stay until midnight. <■ Everyone will be having just good clean fun.

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