Archive for April 9th, 2008

No good reason allows underage drinking

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Dr. Ramage presents at “Mapping Successes…”Dr. Gary Ramage, MD at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems says, “There are no good reasons whatsoever to consume alcohol under the age of 21, only serious consequences. Take this message out into the community!’

Excerpts from his panel presentation notes given March 31 in Watford City’s Civic Center will follow.

First, I would like you to follow this link to Tina Foreman’s article in the McKenzie County Farmer. It is good only until early Wednesday morning, April 16, 2008, when the successive Internet issue replaces the current one, so I recommend obtaining the April 9 issue so you, the reader, may also read Neal Shipman’s editorial on page 2, calling for action on the part of parents and community.

Returning to Dr. Ramage’s account of underage drinking…. (more…)