STUDENTS -- Perkins-Tryon High School prin-
center, is shown with winning students from the
Meridian V Tech skills competition events. Shown
are: Chuck Smith, first, auto body; Kenny Williamson,
industrial technology; Mr. Hyder; Cyndi Arnold, third,
drafting and Agra student Madonna Rogers, first, off-
Other winners (not pictured) include: Frank Nickias,
air conditioning-refrigeration; Gerald Jackson, Agra,
and Kevin Herrman, Agra, third, industrial
?.
COMPETITION -- Perkins, Tryon, Carney and Agra
attending career skills programs at the Indian Meridian
Center recently excelled in schoolwide competition.
from left, are: Jimmy Reid, P-T, third, auto body;
P-T, second, masonry; George McKinnie, P-T, se-
drafting; RoBda Stewart, P-T, second, commer-
(grill event). Standing are, from left, Rhonda Graven,
The following article was com-
piled by the Perkins-Tryon Educa-
tion Association. Sources used:
"Healthy Kids", winter, 1989; and
bulletin published by the Oklahoma
State Department of Health.
It can happen to anyone. Ac-
cidental death, including poison, is
the number one killer of pre-school
children. In Oklahoma, some 7,500
persons are poisoned yearly. Near-
ly 175 Oklahomans die each year of
poisoning. Medicinals accounts for
most poisoning, with household
products a close second. Aspirin ac-
counts for more poisoning deaths to
children under five..Carelessness in
use of pestiddes~ unlocked cabinets
bearing household products, easily
reached medicines, and poisons
stored in deceptive containers can
result in illness or death.
Take steps now to poison-proof
your home. Post the phone number
of your regional Poison Control
Center, as well as your local emer-
gency services number near the
telephone. Buy a one-ounce bottle
of syrup of ipecac from your phar-
macist {this is available at Perkins
Drug}, and keep it in your medicine
cabinet. Most parents never have
occasion to use it, but for some
children it can be lifesaving.
Remember to keep ipecac on hand
when your family travels, and it's
a good idea to keep a second bottle
in the glove compartment of your
Car.
Here are some "Do's" when you
.... suspect poisoning. 1) Act prompt-
ly and if necessary, provide life sup-
t port. Suspect poisoning if your
otherwise well child unexpectedly
vomits--with or without stomach
pains. Likewise, suspect poisoning
if your child becomes unexpected-
ly lethargic or suddenly exhibits
bizarre and uncontrollable behav-
ior. 2) Look for evidence of a poison-
ing. Quickly search the immediate
area for evidence of a plant,
medicine, or household product that
might have been ingested. 3) Make
a decision--even if you just suspect
poisoning, proceed to the next step.
4} Call the Poison Control Center
and follow their instructions by
third, offset printing; Lisa Matzke, Agra, first, writing downthetreatmentrecom-
)gy (sculptured nails) and Cyndi Arnold, P-T, third, mended. Then, 5) precisely follow
al drafting, the Poison Control Center s instruc-
tions. The Center is staffed by
• Tyke Tour March 14 experts. , ,,
Ing I:Io se A special t~r for youngsters who ~rhere are some "Don ts to be
arcn z~ are expecting to become big
3 College of Veterinary brothers and sisters is offered at aware of when you suspect poison-
is holding its Annual St~rWater Medical Center. The ing. 1} Don't adopt a wait-and-see
)rse Show on March 25,u s are conducted the~ attitude when an ingestion occurs,
e t, spoasared by the Tuesday each mo j , ith the 2) Don't rely on the poisoning first-
class of veterinary next tour scheduledforM~ch 14,aid instructions printed on the
is the first in a series of 1989. The tour will start ~.~.labels of commercial products.
]lwater Spring CircuitNo pre~enrollment is necess_a~,; Many such labels are out of date,
*ws. The other two shows The tour, called ~ryke Tour, wrong, and even dangerous. 3)
ored by the OSU Block originates from the Classroom,Don't assume that vomiting should
- Club on-April 9, and the which is in the basement at the be induced for every poisoning and
14-H Horse Club on April medical center. There is no charge don't induce vomiting without pro-
shows are open to all for the tour. fessional advice. 4) Don't give an
ntry fee is $4. on thePlease contact Elaine Fox, emetic (a substance that induces
it and $3.50 for pre- R.N.C., at 405-372-1480, ext. 351, if vomiting} to a young infant, anyone
urked one week prior you need more information, who is not fully awake, or anyone
.~ who is convulsing.
Perkins Residents Clip the
arena is located ½Owens, 2010 W. Sherwood, Still- Following Numbers and Place At
on McElroy water, • OK 74074, phone Telephone:
to Liz 405-372-0088.
March 12-19
Sunday, March 12
7:00 p.m. Nature: Ice Bird
The Adelie penguin is among the 15 specms of birds ~a! nest in O'm
Antart¢
8:00 p.m. Entertaining the Troops
Hope t~d &ier'~ ~r~ lor American Sefv~n during WW'II.
Monday, March 13
7:00 p.m. Baby Panda Special
The slory of Ihe ~sl eight moflUls in the life of a baby panda.
8:00 p.m. Best of Wild America: Great Escapes
A dose-up look at ~ wik:t escapes in some of ~ too6! inaedible animal
ch~ ever l~ned,
Tuesday, March 14
7:00 p.m. Great Moments from NOVA
9:00 p.m. American Experience: Indians, Outlaws, Angie Debo
Wednesday, March 15
7:00 p.m. Senme Street Special
8:00 p.m. National Geographic: Century of Discovery
Major explorauons and d*soov~tes of ~ 20~ oenlury am Ixofik~d.
9:00 p.m. Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel-Part 1
Anne Shirley has grown-up but has not lost her i~lJon.
Thursday, March 16
7:30 p.m. Best of WIM America: Great Escapes
9:00 p.m. Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel-Part 2
Friday, March 17
8:00 p.m. National Geographic: Century of Discovery
9:00 p.m. OETA Movie Club: John Wayne Standing Tall
Wayne's ~'xlls and co-s~'s laik ~ his X~-Io~@ Ioves..his work,
um W~t, ~ornen and po~ICL
I I I
The Perkins Journal Thursday, March 9, 1989 -- PAGE 9
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Oklahoma Poison Center ........
1-800-522-4611
Fire ................... 547-2412
Police ................. 547-2855
Perkins Medical Center.547-2473
Ambulance ........... 1-372-4171
Your Doctor's Number .........
How To Poison-Proof
Your Home
The vast majority of childhood poison-
ings occur in or around the home. This
is where you can most productively con-
centrate your prevention efforts. Here
is a checklist for making your home as
poison-proof as possible.
Kitchen
• Do not use the cabinet under the sink
for storing household cleaning supplies
or other hazardous chemicals, such as
drain cleaner and automatic dishwasher
detergent.
• Do not keep medicines or iron pills on
the kitchen table or other open areas of
the kitchen. They belong in a high
cabinet or in a drawer with a child safe-
ty latch.
• Do not store household chemicals near
or in food storage areas.
• Keep all household products in their
original containers. Do not remove
original labels, and never store
household products in containers meant
for food or beverages, such as a soda
bottle.
Bedroom
• Do not keep medicines or cosmetics on
bedside tables or in accessible dresser
drawers.
• In baby's room, store toiletries well out
of baby's reach on the changing table.
Bathroom
• Put child safety latches on all drawers
and cabinets that contain medicines,
toiletries, cosmetics, and toilet
