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Show Page Four Tlv. .t : ingviiie Herald September 2, 1976 4-H'ers Follow Water Safety Rules : CHICAGO-Nearly half of all drowning deaths in a recent re-cent year involved young people between the ages of 5 and 24. Of a total of 8,700 drownings, drown-ings, 1 ,600 occurred among 5- to 14-year-olds and 2,600 among 1 5- to 24-year-olds. These National Safety Council Coun-cil figures include all drownings drown-ings in boating accidents and those resulting from swimming, swim-ming, playing in the water or falling in. ' . Accident statistics like these point up the need for increased water safety training for young people. This need is being met in the national 4-H safety program, which' enrolls nearly 374,000 boys and girls in safety projects and activities supervised by the Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H members learn the importance of becoming good swimmers, . swimming in approved and supervised - areas, learning first aid, taking courses in small craft handling, observing boating regulations and wearing personal flotation devices. Although safety during recreation gets more emphasis during summer months, 4-H activities revolve around safety for all seasons-and in all locations. On the farm, in the home, on the highway, 4-H'ers learn-by-doing that accidents and injuries can be reduced, hazards identified sw feists ft ftf"""" " " ' .... Young people 5-24 accounted for nearly half of all drowning deaths in a recent year, according to the National Safety Council. In an effort to reduce drownings, the national 4-H safety program conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service provides water safety training for youths 9-19. General Motors recognizes outstanding 4-H safety activities with awards to 4-H members, clubs and counties. and corrected, and safety skills practiced throughout the year. Young people can also help educate their families, classmates and communities to the need for year-round accident prevention. 4-H members who excel in safety projects and activities are eligible for awards donated by General Motors and arranged by the National 4-H Service Committee. General Motors offers $1,000 college scholarships to eight national safety winners, an expense-paid trip to National 4-H Congress to one winner in each state, and medals of honor to four 4-H'ers in each county. All winners are selected by the Extension Service. National winners will be announced at the time of the 55th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 28-Dec. 2 in Chicago. General Motors also provides certificates of honor to four 4-H clubs per county and 10 clubs per state for conducting worthy safety programs. A $25 cash award goes to one county in each state reporting the most outstanding 4-H safety program. . More information on the national 4-H safety program is available from county extension agents. Some Pet Travel Tips From 4-H'ers CHICAGO-Taking the family dog along on a car trip this summer? To keep him happy and healthy, follow these suggestions from young people in the national 4-H dog care and training program: Don't let pet stick his head out the window of a moving car. Eye irritations or injuries may result. In hot, humid weather don't leave pet alone for a long period of time in a locked car. He could suffer heat prostration. Take along pet's own feeding dishes, favorite blanket and toys. He'll feel more comfortable and "at home" with familiar objects. ' Stop frequently to provide water and exercise. If vacation plans call for out-of-state or foreign travel, check with local veterinarian to see what inoculations or health certificates are necessary. Following these pet travel tips can make a summer vacation more pleasant for all When traveling with pets, stop frequently to provide water and exercise. And on a hot day never leave a pet alone for long in a locked car. These tips come from young people in the national 4-H dog care and training program conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service. Awards in the program are donated by Purina Dog Foods Group, Ralston Purina Company. concerned, say boys and girls 9-19 enrolled in practical 4-H dog care projects. Under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service, nearly 165,000 4-H'ers nationwide are learning-by-doing how to feed, care for, train and groom their pets. One 4-H'er in each state can earn a transistor radio. 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