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'. . • ' • ; • * * • . ' * : . ' »' TW O - Heppner (iu rtlf-T lm c s , H eppner, ( Jrrgon W fdnnA »», November 22. IW< III elderly at greater risk for food poisoning Help family cope before a disaster strikes ■, . K • « t i • . * ' . 4 Your family may realize dearly after a disaster what should have been done But. whatever the crisis- earthquake. fire, flood, etc -some thought and action beforehand can usually help the members read more wisely Consider not only how your children might he and the effect of that crisis upon each person’s emo tional and physical well-being Un pressed by the tension of a real emergency a person can think through actions and reactions to crisis situatioas Giving children familiar patterns to follow and basic informal ion and supplies for meeting a variety of possible situations may result in life saving skills or. at least, a lessening of the impact of crisis situations Talking, practicing, and actively preparing together can play a part in helping make the unknown more familiar, says Carol Bennett. Mor- row County Extension agent You can discuss action in possible disaster situations at informal times during the day bedtime, snack time, or when doing chores together Keeping children posted on what is going on and answering their ques lions simply and honestly can prepare h»*h parents and children for possible future difficulties The earthquakes in California are m the news stories this month This is an appropriate time to talk over how your family would handle a similar situation This gives your children the time to think out and plan actions for real life crises Help children practice dialing VII or the telephone operator fire station, and ambulance Try a family game of ’ ’escape ." On five or six slips of paper, write down various places whiere a fire might be located in your house Put them in a jar or in a hat On five or six other slips of paper, write down various rooms in which you might happen to be Put them in a second '-0 ^ *• V-’ » • .*» .-.; ,**, ••i. ■ ;» • * < ••■■ • ;■ ■ > 'A . > 10 oz Brown Duck Polyester Fibre Fill Leg Zippers to Hip , f , >* * Western Plaid Pearl Snap Buttons Lacrosse Felt Lined Vibram Sole . * 65.25 Flannel Shirt /A K J s Insulated Boots * 17.80 > V ' $ 1 0 Flannel Shirt '?•', W s • :> * *•< r. 10 oz 30” 8 oz Polyester Fill Knit C u ffs •<’*» »24 21 Western Plaid 3.3 oz Quilted Polyester Insulated Pearl Snap Buttons « < Beaver Boots l-ucfos.se 10” Thinsulate Liner * • z* • **%«. •.*“ * . * 27.45 #;«ui2 55.16 Denim Jacket .1 , : ‘ L : (■< * v • * 39.95 < •• v .< 'I . ■ -t v » * Insulated Coverall Bib 10 oz Brown Duck 38.50 Leg Zipper to Hip Blanket Lined 0*4< «I Polyester Fibre Fill I «• . 'v »t* ; 1 • ■ • *■£-,- 1 '».it* V» V i* ■ v , . ; . » Stop & Shop Morrow County Grain Growers for your Winter Wear needs in downtown Lexington. « • V • : * ■ •'. r Morrow County Grain Growers 1 800 452-7396 350 Mam Aft'S" m>js Lexington, Oregon 989-8221 - * . - l l X t l RAI X fv I N 4 M I I M V I^ N | < | I| A «| V « . M i n i rs* *. % least 48 hours if you know disulfolon was used Do not enter for at least four days if you don i know which pesticide was used Most aerial applicators are apply mg herbicides at this time of the year, which are relatively non toxic IV not panic if you are accidently exposed Remove contaminated clothing right away and wash expos ed skin with v>ap and water Iden tify the chemical to which you were exposed and seek medical help if symptoms dcvcWvp Symptoms for organophosphate poisoning arc headache, dizziness, weakness, incoordination, muscle twitching, tremor, nausea, cramps, diarrhea arkl sweating fating animal products from an area that has been treated by an in secticide is not hazardous, as k>ng as the animal was healthy before being killed Waterfowl and upland game birds arc relatively risk free, since they metaNtlizc the chemicals rapid iy infants pregnant women and the elderly need to pay special attention to safe food handling techniques Elderly victims of fmxlhornc il lness face a greater risk of besom mg seriously ill than younger adults, notes Canvlyn Raah. Extension fixxls and nutrition specialist at Oregon State University “ Our immune systems weaken as we ag e." she explains "This is worsened by illness such as cancer that affect the immune system ” Some types of food poisoning, such as salmonellosis, can kill elder ly persons There are about 2.0TI0 types of Salnxmclla. the bacteria that cause this food poisoning Salmonella bacteria grow in the in testinal tracts of animals Safe handling of raw meat, poultry and eggs can prevent salmonellosis Thorough healing of animal products kill the hacirria Raah ads ises cook ing meat to a medium or well dixie stage Poultry is done when the meal is no longer pink and the juice is clear, without color Cook eggs un til the whites arc no longer runny When cooking in a microwave oven, make sure that heating is adc quatc Use oven cooking bags to be certain that meat and poultry pn>- ducts heat evenly. Check the manufacturer's directions hx power level, and both cooking and siandmg time Rotate loods during conking and check for doncncss before eating Raah advises refrigerating leftover meat, pmiltry. and egg pnxlucts pn>- mptly. Columbia Basin Electric Co-op employee. Bud Marshall and Heppner City employee Roger Ehrmantraut help residents get into the spirit of the season by installing Christmas lights along the city streets Columbia Basin donates its time every year Cranberries as Pre-school donates to Center American as apple pie Cranberries are as American as apple pic in fact, even more so. for cranberries are one of the true native North American fruits (Concord grapes and blueberries being the (Xhcrs) lawig before the Pilgrims ar rised in 1620. the North American Indians combined crushed cranber ries w ith dried deer meat and melted fat to make pemmican. a conve nience food that would keep a long time It was the Pilgrims who gave the cranberry its modem name To them, the pink cranberry blossoms resembled the heads of cranes; Heppner pre-school children, their teachers. Paula Colgrove therefore the word, ’’crane berry,” and Carol Williams and parents donate canned goods and later contracted to “ cranberry,” other items to the Heppner Neighborhood Center for the holi Fresh cranberries are low in calorics- Vy cup has only 25 calories day baskets they distribute to area families. and. uncooked, that an*Hint has over 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C They arc also low in sodium perfect for those on siidium restricted diets Fresh cranberries arc available with the National Association of Rudy Bergstrom, lone, will repre during the fall harvest season. Conservation Districts (NACD) sent the Morrow County Soil and September to December They may The winners will meet w ith other W ater Conservation District on the be stored by refrigeration for up to conservation leaders at The 42nd annual Goodyear Conservation one month Cranberries also freeze Wigwam, a desert resort hotel 1 he Awards tour to Litchfield Park. well Without prewashing, freeze the group will tour area fanning opera Anz . Dec. 15-18 hemes double wrapped in plastic fix tions and sec how sound conscrva- He will join 100 other board up to nine months When using, do tHxi practices have turned arid desert members fnxn grand award winning not thaw Follow recipe directions lands into productive crop lands districts in every section of the using frozen berries To prepare Visits to other points of interest in United States for a three day, cranberries for cooking, sort out soft the Phoenix area are also scheduled vacation study program berries and stems, then rinse in cold Over 4.(XX) award winning con Morrow SWCD won top honors water Chop cranberries by hand, or last year in the competition spon sersatKimsls have been guests on the for last convenience, process three previous tours to Arizona and sored by The Goodyear Tire and Florida cups at a time in food processor Rubber Company in cooperation L eftover cranberry sauce or cranberry orange relish may he TV ^ refrigerated for several ilavs in an airtight container Ur. Irccze in an airtight container for up to nine months Carol Bennett. Morrow County Extension Agent suggests trying these cranberry cookery ideas using fresh or fresh frozen cranberries 12 ounce cranberries » 3 cups Stir ‘y cup chopped cranberries, sprinkled with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar fix every 6 six muf fins. into muffin hatter Cook together equal amounts of fresh cran b erries and apples, sweetening to taste, to make cranberry apple sauce Fill center of apple with cranber nes, sugar and cinnamon before Register Friday and Saturday for 6nkme drawing of two *25 00 gift Cranberry Citrus Punch is a col certificates. No Purchase orful low sodium holiday punch Necessary. For additional cranberry prepara At least come in and try a Gummi Bear tuxi suggestions, cixitact the Mixrow Cininty Fxtension Service 676-d642 for the ’’Cranberry Fact Sheet " The holidays are the perfect time to express Cranberry Citrus Punch your feelings with a gift of fine jeweiry. 2 bottles (32 ounces) (Xcan Spray A gift of beauty that lasts forever. Cranberry Juice Cocktail I can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate thawed Fine Jewelry. I can <6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate thawed When your feelings are for real. 4 cups cold water I quart ginger ale, chilled Orange and lemon slices In a large punch howl, mix juices and water Just hefore serving add 2*. ginger ale Garnish with lemon and Peterson’s Jewelers orange slices Makes 36 4-ounce lervings H eppner »7* *200 M.S.W.C. district represented at Goodyear tour Brown Duck Coat * 55.10 ( r,4*/z' i . : j .< ». <■ : 4 * 13.25 Coverall’s . j ‘S , ”* / s ; Jr i • z ? ‘ - ;* - •«* ; - a - - .-*• /• • ’ ' / \ x ‘- 1 / , <M . V J t 1 * .*• r» : • . *!• » V, 1 ì > * " ,v f 7 14 oz Insulated ■ . : Boot Jeans * 16.95 f. * < + J • ' / ; V . ' * - . V ) * , vV i. . Ï Oregon wheat growers are ex periencing a serious pest problem with the Russian wheat aphid This insect is beginning to build its population levels now, and field spraying for insect control is still possible While the applicators of the pesticides registered for use on this pest arc professional and arc adept at limiting the impact of pesticides on non target areas, still the pesticides arc very toxic There is «»me risk to hunters, to homeowners who live adjacent to fields which get sprayed, and to others who may in advertently he exposed to the chemicals rhe of illness due to exposure can be minimized by following a few sim pie steps Close the car or home windows if you arc adjacent to a spray operation. Keep children, pets and toys in doors when applications arc being done on property next to a home. Hose down play equipment or outdoor furniture with water before use if you know it has received pesticide spray or drift. Do not enter treated fields for at . S ‘ mu oi Many people feel that they're im mune to food poisoning but that could be a deadly assumption for some, says Carol Bennett. Morrow County Extension home economist It is true tfvat you develop immum ty after having had some particular types of foodbomc disease, but don’t he complacent. Bennett says There are many types of bacteria that can cause illness Being immune to some doesn't protect you from others This is a serious concern for peo ple considered at high risk of for foodbome disease Pervxis caring Use caution with wheat aphid spray pesticide W A R N W IN T E R CLOTHING Logger Jeans Blitck ‘ 5 * 1 * * ’- * ' [> •% .•'• fir , • M ; plosion or burn out the element. Unless you are absolutely certain your home water supply is not con taminated purify all water hefore us ing it for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth or dishwashing If the wtaer contains sediment i»r floating material, strain it through a cloth before treating it Water can be purified by boiling or by chemical treatment Instruct Kin on water purifications by boiling, chemical treatment with chlorine bleach or iodine are available from Morrow (\*unty Extension Service. • • , *r ' . •* V'S container Pull a slip from the first jar locating the fire Have each farm ly member take a slip form the se cond jar. locating each person in the house Players must then figure out how to escape and how to help those who may be trapped Your agitation nr calmness will be reflected in your family’s ability to cope Knowing how to provide for your family's bask' needs will enable you to react more effectively in a crisis situation One of vour most crucial needs is a supply of safe water Every per son in your family needs about two quarts of water or other liquids dai ly (more in hot weather) You also need pure water for preparing fond, brushing teeth, and keeping clean If you have warning that a severe storm could cause flooding, or another disaster that could otherwise disrupt water services, insure an ade quate supply of safe water for your family Fill large containers, pots, pans, sinks and bathtubs with water Then shut off the main valsc to pro tect the clean water already in your water system If possible close the valves on the water lines leasing the house You may have emergency sources of water, such as ice cubes, on hand Soft drinks and fruit juices are water substitutes In addition, the water in your pipes and toilet flush tanks (not the bowls) is safe to drink if you closed the valve on the main water line before the flood To use the water still in the pip cs. turn on the facet located in the highest point in the house, usually in an upstairs bathroom This lets air into the system Then draw water from the lowest faucet in the house Your hot water heater or water pressure tank could supply Rl to 60 gallons of safe water in an emergen cy Before using water from the water healer, switch off the gas or ilectricity which heats the water leaving the heating part on while the healer is empty could cause an ex S* Christmas Introduction to our New Merchandise for the Holiday Season i*X>
