Program to aid families of problem drinkers offers course
Bonnie Marx reports Jackson County plans a seven week Family Assistance Program for relatives of drinkers. Jerry Molumby of the Alcohol Resource Center notes family involvement aids recovery, defines substance abuse as life problems from repeated use, and urges families to plan action with guidance from Paula Walker.
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Jerry Molumby
Alcohol Resource Center
Jackson County
Molumby
The
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Alcohol abuse risks span fetuses to adolescents and women
Molumby cites Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as a danger of drinking during pregnancy and notes that exposure affects fetal development. He highlights rising female alcoholism, earlier treatment ages, and the need for prevention and intervention in schools and communities.
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Gretchen Streitz
Molumby
Cereal Giants Battle for Shelf Space and Power
Consumer Reports explains how Kellogg General Mills General Foods and Quaker Oats control about 85 percent of the 2 billion cereal market. It details shelf space tactics price competition and the ongoing FTC antitrust suit with a ruling expected this year.
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Kellogg
General Mills
General Foods
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United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
Not too late to plant roses says Illinois expert
The Cooperative Extension Service in Urbana notes spring arrived early but it is not too late to plant roses. Horticulturist Jim Schmidt explains choosing bare rooted or container varieties, wax coating care, pruning and root trimming, soil prep, sun and shading needs, watering, and fertilization for robust growth across Illinois regions.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Urbana
Jim Schmidt
University of Illinois Horticulturist
Schmidt
Ilinois
Illinois
Ter
Deer could have been saved with better tranquilizer gear
A Dear Ann Landers note laments Chicago Animal Control's lack of suitable tranquilizer equipment after a deer from North Park Village escaped. The writer urges funding for a high velocity rifle to end chases and save lives, while sharing a second letter about severance pay and family dinners for balance.
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Ann Landers
North Park Village
Chicago
Animal Control Center
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