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Page 20 The INDEPENDENT, July 5, 2001 Non-prescription drugs can harm kids Non-prescription, or over- the-counter drugs are more nu merous than ever today. More than 600 products sold over the counter use ingredients or dosage strengths available only by prescription 20 years ago. These are rarely pack aged specifically for children, so it’s important to take special precautions when giving them to youngsters. Here are some tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis tration for safe use of non-pre scription drugs with children. Children aren’t simply small er versions of adults, so don’t estimate the dose based on their size. Read the label care fully and follow all directions, including age limits, listed on the label. Double check instructions that call for exact quantities of drugs. Be sure you know the difference between a table spoon and a teaspoon. The dif ference between the two is sig nificant for children. Follow dose instructions. If the directions call for two tea spoons, use a measuring spoon or dosing cup marked in teaspoons rather than kitchen silverware. Don’t double the dosage just because your child seems sick er than the last time. Talk to your doctor or phar macist before giving your child two medicines at the same time. Never let children take med ications by themselves. Never call medicine candy. If kids come across the medicine on their own, they are likely to remember it as candy. Use One-Call Center to find out where utilities are before you dig Did you know that anyone digging more than 12 inches down is required under Oregon law to call the Oregon Utility Notification Center (otherwise known as the One-Call Cen ter)? This free safety service will inform all utility companies with buried service lines anywhere near where you plan to dig. The utility companies will then locate and mark the under ground lines using color-coded paint. The reason for this require ment is obvious: No one wants to disrupt water, power, gas, phones or, especially, 9-1-1 lines, but it happens all too fre quently when people dig with out knowing the exact location or depth of the lines. The One-Call Center may be reached toll-free at 1-800- 332-2344. It is best to allow two days before you plan to start digging. Prevent service disruptions, possible damage and costly re pairs by using the One-Call Center before you start to dig. O VER 1700 Z23Z1 Have The Independent delivered. Call 429-9410 for information. LOW CO$T CAR LOANS Vernonia Federal Credit Union • 503429-8031 (2ixa£e. INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC!!! 22745 NW Fisher Rd., Buxton OR 97109 Retail will be moving 300 yards down driveway to main growing area, or call for appointment: 503 324-9274 CORNELIUS AUTO SALES TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU VERNONIA AND CORNELIUS CALL ANYTIME: 503-693-7031 1999 DODGE 4WD SWB P/U A/C. Nice.... $15,995 1995 DODGE DAKOTA EX-CAB Loaded.... $7,995 1990 S-10 P/U V6, P/S, runs great!......... .............. $3,495 1991 S-15 P/U Sport Truck, clean........................... $3,995 1966 DATSUN P/U 1984 BRONCO • Bedroom A <7 Runs very good........ ................ $799 Loaded, very nice......... ................ $3,495 1989 BRONCO XLT Super sharp......................... $4,495 Suites • Dens Living Room Ensembles Room Groupings Children's Furniture 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE Loaded, leather.... ..... $3,995 1994 DODGE 1-TON DUALLY 1991 TOYOTATERCEL 1990 HONDA CIVIC Good transportation.... $2,995 Auto, P/s, A /c .................... $3,495 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA Linn Oil in Banks 1993 HYUNDAI WE DELIVER Armstrong & Bear Mtn. Wood Pellets Breckwell Pellet Stoves Open 8-6 • 7 Days 182 Main Street 1996 CHEV CAPRICE jmited Io stock on hand lurry while svcdhes lest Hock may vary in each store • _ W '' I » • w f 2962 S. Baseline * Cornelius • 503-640-1124 16126 SE Stark • Portland • 503-252-5434 HOURS: Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-5 A ir.......................... $3,495 4-door sedan, 83,000 miles.... ...... $1,995 1996 NISSAN SENTRA FURNACE & STOVE OIL Loaded... .... $14,495 Gas saver!...... ........... $4,995 Loaded, 38,000 miles... $10,395 Lots of Cars • Lots of Low Prices Lots of Different Kinds of Financing $ im UJol&h Q u a lity W ood m id U p h o ls te re d F u r n itu r e Banks and Manning Merchants are Happy to Serve You SUNSET LAUNDRY W ash...$1.00 Dry...250 1 8 0 S . M a in S t r e e t , B a n k s O re g o n
