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SPECIAL WEEK Homemakers clubs ice cream booth on the courthouse lawn
in Perquimans County celebrated Na- Friday sponsored by the Belvidere
tional Extension Homemakers Week Homemakers Club,
recently. One activity was a homemade
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ITEMS ON DISPLAY Window talents such as sewing, crocheting, and
displays in Hertford, such as the one craft-making that are developed in
above, reminded the public of the many homemakers clubs.
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ENTERTAINMENT - A bazaar and
; bake sale was sponsored Friday by local
homemakers clubs. One highlight of the
afternoon was entertainment provided
by the Eighth Grade Chorus from Per
quimans Union School directed by
Danny Meads, county music teacher.
The group will also be appearing in
Raleigh on May 23 performing on
Capital Square as part of a special
week-long music celebration. (Staff
photos by Kathy M. Newbern) ,
Special Week Celebration
By MRS. M.B. TAYLOR -
Home Extension Agent
YOUR RIGHT TO SAFETY
, How safe is your world? Have you or '
anyone In your family had an accident in
the last year? If so, was it due to a
danger you could have avoided or was it
the result of some unforeseen danger
such as a product you purchased for -personal
use?
Living safely requires that we be alert
in our everyday activities:
Using appliances or equipment in the
appropriate way, following correct in
structions in regard to cutting edges and
electrical connections,
Using motor vehicles of all sorts with
due regard to speed laws and in properly
maintained condition,
Working or playing above ground in
such a way that falls will not occur,
consuming only foods, beverages and
cosmetics that are free of contamination
and wholesome for the body,
Wearing appropriate clothing to
protect the body against danger when
necessary, observing the activities of
others that could endanger us, especially
in regard to the possibility of moving or
falling objects,
Having an attitude of caution in
hazardous situations and respect for all
safety precautions.
In spite of your following such general
advice, and specific advice when
needed, accidents causing pain and
injury can occur. Recognizing the
complexity of your daily life, and
especially the numerous sophisticated
products you may purchase, legislators
in your state and federal governments
have provided some measure of
protection against dangerous and
harmful products.
. Two recent dicisions by agencies of the
federal government highlight the
current concern of government for your
personal safety. The two events were:
(1) proposed banning of a saccharin as
an artificial sweetener by the Food and
Drug Administration, and (2) banning of
children's nightgowns and pajamas that
had been treated with TRIS by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In each of these cases the products in
volvedsaccharin and TRIS, were
chemicals believed to cause cancer in
humans.
THE FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION , .
This agency i responsible for en
forcing laws covering the labeling and
advertising of food, drug and cosmetic
products. It also checks on the safety of
chemical additives to food, and the safe
use of medical devices and products that
emit radiation such as X-rays. It can: -(1)
prevent unproven products from
ever being sold, (2) require products to
be redesigned, reformulated, relabeled,
or packaged in a safer way, (3)
remove products from the market when
new data reveals risks that are not ac
ceptable, (4) protect your pocketbook
against substandard products and
misleading advertising, (5) go to court to
seize illegal products and prosecute
manufacturers, packers, or . shippers
who violate the law.
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
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The Consumer Product Safety Act of
1972 extended federal control over
general consumer products and granted
the government authority to set safety
standards for and to ban those products
which present real hazards to con
sumers. The commission has authority
over all retail products used by con
sumers in or around the home, except
those covered by other agencies such as
the FDA. CPSC collects information
about injuries, conducts studies and
tests on products, and develops and
promotes consumer products safety
standards. Where no standard will
provide protection and unreasonable
risk exists for consumers, the agency
can ban a product. The public has an
opportunity to be involved in agency
decision-making. "
RISKS VERSUS BENEFITS
Government can never completely
protect consumers because nothing can
ever be completely safe. What may be
safe .for one person is not necessarily
safe for another. Any product, if used
incorrectly, has the potential for harm.
For an agency to consider a product
safe, the product must have more
benefits than risks, and any risk must be
justified. The agency's job is to set the
conditions under which a product's
benefits outweigh any possible risks. If
such conditions cannot be set, then the
agency can seek to prohibit the sale of
the product.
How safe is "SAFE ? " How safe do you
want to be? Although governmental
agencies try to protect you against
unseen or unknown dangers, you have
the major responsibility for personal
and family safety, Read all you can
about new products before you buy
them, use them as directed and let
authorities know when you feel you have
been injured or cheated. Safety is
everybody's business!
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By NELLIE M. SANDERS
Director, Pettigrew Regional Library
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' PHASE III Another milestone has been passed in the
statewide effort to obtain detailed evaluations of the public
libraries and the communities they serve. Four months ago,
the State Library launched the program with an intensive 5
day briefing session at Apex Phase I. Three expert
teachers, from different parts of the nation, instructed
librarians from a majority of the library systems in the
' state. , . ,
The second phase of the Community Analysis was con
ducted by the "students" in our case, Perquimans
County Librarian Wayne Henritze and myself. Calling on
the assistance of the entire staff of the Pettigrew Regional
Library, Wayne has accumulated a mountain of facts about
Chowan, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington counties
with the main emphasis on library service. Assembling the
information and arranging the statistics in meaningful
patterns is an important step in the effort to evaluate the
quantity, quality and appropriateness of library service.
PHASE III was a combination class reunion and testing
situation. We met again last week, in Apex, to exchange
experiences, to receive further instruction, and to exhibit
the results of our efforts. Progress ranged from a com
pleted survey in one county to minimal data-gathering ip
others. The Pettigrew Region reported to the Director of the
Institute, Roger Greer, in a one-hour individual conference.
Our progress was judged satisfactory and we were given
handsome certificates of recognition.
The State Library distributed the certificates and the
checks to cover travel expenses (from special LSCA i.e.
federal funds for training) and announced the next
deadline. A final report on the analysis is due by December
1st It is a formidable task, with four counties to cover, bi)t
our best efforts will be devoted to it because of the im
portance for future plans. '
SCREECHES
PHASE-IN Taking advantage of the presence of
several committee members in Apex, the Advisory Council
for the Processing Center held a special meeting last week.
One subject of discussion was the use of computer terminals
for cataloging new books. The State Library has a limited
number of them which are in almost constant use during
regular hours. One suggested method for taking advantage
of them was to phase-in extended, swing-shift, hours for the
Processing Center staff. This would speed up the handling
of the catalog cards and make better use of some very
expensive equipment. :.
STAYS FRESHER
Cooked chicken stays
fresh longer . in frozen
storage if covered with
broth, gravy or sauce.
. Package airtight in rigid
freezer containers with
tight-fitting lids.
NUTTY
When buying shelled nuts
in a transparent package,
look for nutmeats that are
plump and fairly uniform in
color and size. Limp, rub
bery, dark or shriveled
kernels may be stale.
NOW YOU KNOW
According to the U.S.
Department of Agriculture,
Americans will eat more
SOLUTION TO
DISCOLORATION
than 30 pounds of ham
burger this year.
PREDICTABLE Discolored aluminum pots
A pound of most greens and pans can be brightened
will cook down to about four by boiling apple peelings in
servings. them for a short time.
WE CLEAN AND REPAIR
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