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'lav 1 T such toys are labeled as Gillis ilcm oiisti ated vv til a lov called udgcsi lies,' toy ice cream Popsnks tic size ol ones thumb The ice cieam Bv Jill Lai Press, International WASHINGTON Busing j im a crib or a car seat is not just a question of choosing the one you like best it often is a matter of your child s sale- - 'y "The parent todav is subjected to a marketing blitz Its almost impossible for the uninformed parent to make a decision on a product savs consumer ac tivist Jack Gillis known best for The Car Book, which has told thousands about the safety and performance of their automobiles In a new book, Gillis and Mary hi len R F ise, both the parents of young children provide guidelines on choos mg the best and the worst products and services Their recoinmtndations, both general and brand specific, are contained in The ( h ild wise Cataluy (Pocket Books 1 and the Stic k components came apart and the whole unit failed what Gillis called the test He placed it in a testing tube that simulates a childs windpipe and it went in completely If a toy fits into this tube entireh it is hazardous for children undei I Gillis said, adding that the plastic testing tube is available to parents (Tovs to Grow On. PO Box 17 Bong Beach Calif 900811) Unsure Safety 372 pp, the Theoretically onsumer I Product Safety Commission shoull ensure safety but with deregulation L PSC has pulled back in the past lew years." he said Gillis, who works with the corisinn er lobbying group Consumer federation of Amenca. said he teels retailers such as the toy store chain Toy s K L s have a responsibility for the products they sell He lauds companies that do laky steps to protect the consumers Stores such as Zayres and Brad-leeconduct testing on all the products they sell." he said Mat-tel- l (toy company) voluntarily has coated all small parts cn its toys with barium so the parts will show up on if they're swallowed an ' Fisher Price ha-- , designed a roller skate that with a switch will not roll child-ori-ente- d $tj 95). News As Recall Unless it makes news as a recall or because it has harmed a child the parent almost never hears about what products are dangerous to young children, or about what to look for s ' Retailers have no incentive to advertise which products are unsafe Gillis said "Most of the unsafe toys are imported, but its the retailers there is is age labeling on toys with small parts " small parts ' Despite this requirement, not all X-r- rit.'. Ijgt'll Buying toy, crib, car seat is a matter of child safet) Lmed 21, backward The skate is a crealivt lever cum erned des.cn that is sun jile and nut expensive saiJ Gillis I believe that the manufacturers of more expensive products tend to be the more safety oriented Howev er that s not to say the less expensiv e c produc ts shouldn t fie saler " Another Book Gillis who next tells consumers about the banking industry in The Hunk Book, also criticized manufacturers and retailers of items sue h as home kits, which he said take advantage of parents' fears about child abduction finger-printin- g It is difficult for parents to get a really good print Finger printing; should be done by the police or a professional. he said The ( hildu ise Cnialutj does mote than point out the potential dangers of products, however It also contains suggestions for parents looking for facilities pediatricians or child-carhow to travel with children and safe" ty tips We want this to be the parents companion book to Dr Spook." Gillis said ' Parents w ho come across dangerous products should report them to the Consume- - Product Safety Commission. Gillis said of the panel that decides on product recall "And parents should vote with their dollais The more who do. the more impact there will be " e Flood comes as a release Dear Ann Landers: Something has been bothering me for years and I have never had the nerve to ask anyone for fear of revealing my ignorance Will you help" sexually like he did when he was 22 Its nice that Tillie doesn't think xhes lost a darned thing in that department, but I suspect maybe her memory isn t as good as it used to be Over the years (I am in my middle I have seen many people erv when they are unhappy But I also have seen people cry when they are Dear Ann Landers: A few days ago my husband and I received a wedding announcement in the mail We noted the date it was ported and it was on the day of the wedding The following day we received an invitation to the wedding It wa- 50s) overjoy ed laughter and tears are separated bv a hairs breadth Sometimes laughter turns to tears and vice versa How complicated we are' Dear Ann Landers: I have a dear friend who is driving me craze. I will call her "Tillie ' She and her husband jusi celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary They are both 79 Tillie is upset because her husbands sex drive has slowed up she is sure he isn t seeing another woman because he is never out of her sight I tried to explain that time takes its toll but she say she hasn't lost a darn thing in that department and wonders why HE has Can you explain it" Confidentially Speaking In New England Dear Confid: A not be expected to perform The most recent example was a woman who won JlOUOU on the Du k Clark show. "The $23,000 Pyiarrnd ' It was very exciting She got her last - correct answer a second belore the time ran out Three relatives dashed up from the audience and hugged her She sal down in a chair and cried'' " hy hy? Why" - Plain Ignorant In Chicago Dear Chic: According to the writings of Dr. Udmund Bergler a prolific Freudian theoretician, tears of happiness do not appear unless the happy event has been preceded by a long period of uncertainty, despair and anxiety The "flood comes as a release of tension caused by all those negative feelings Its interesting, too. how often Slit-say- s malt-shoul- even three days before the wedding we would have attended Now we don't know if we should send a gift. Your opinion of all these unanswered questions is wanted No Citv Or State. Please, Just ' Baffled" Dear Baff. Sounds as if your invitation was mailed as an afterthought would be in no hurry to send a gift Don t miss this sale SATURDAY May 24 2:30 pm SUNDAY May 25 2:30 pm ,mports 850 South State 3224681 Sun. 10-- 6 9:30 - 7:00, Sat. 10-- meeting at the- Quality Inn 1 7 Air- - Center. President Shirley Knox welcomed the graduating class of 1986 into the organization Marcina Rob- - "J s Mrs. Hansen OLSON AUCTION GALLERIES 4303 South Main Street 8 Salt Lake City, UT 2:30 pm See the complete SPRING l ertson was presented with a 'Merito' rious Service Award for ' extraunli to the alumni nary service association " Sharron Kilhon-Hanscis presi dent, succeeding Mrs Knox. Mrs. Hansen is a clinical coordinator for Creekside Corp She is a second generation St Mark's nurse. Her mother Mrs. Ruth Vaughan Killion graduated from St Mark s in 1932 Other officers are Pat Jones, president-elect. Mrs. Robertson, corresponding secretary, Joyce Halverson, recording secretary. Beth East, treasurer. Michelle Rossiter. loan fund n Outdoor furniture, made of woods other than redwood, that is painted or varnished requires regular attention Sand down any peeling or flaking areas. If wood is painted, seal the bare spots with a primer. 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Nobody-Bu- e 261-425- line of Toro Mowers at Arson's . - fol-leg- elected and installed officers at its recent 91st annual graduation dinner y OPEN DAILY FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION MONDAY May 26 6, 'tnejSv LAWN MOWER MarkVUestmin.ster St Nurses Alumni Association DIRECT FROM BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA ESTATE COLLECTION OF OUTSTANDING FURNITURE & ART OBJECTS SALE DATES OECORATOR ITEMSPRACTICAL HOME ACCESSORIES OVER 500 BRASS ITEMS AVAILABLE I I The PUBLIC AUCTION SALE AREA'S LARGEST SELECTION OF I. St. Mark' s nurses celebrate graduation wed- ding If these folks really wanted us m attend the wedding whv did they send the invitation so late that it would be impossible for us to attend" And whv did we receive an announcement as well as an invitation" W e are hut t and confused. Had the invitation arrived SOLID BRASS & GIFT ITEMS AT INCREDIBLE LOW PRICES MON.-FR- included in book The Childwise Catalog, providing guidelines for products, service. - mailed one day BEFORE the MEMORIAL DAY MONEY SAVERS! INTERMOUNTAIN United Press Intel national Photo Consumer activist Jack Gillis discusses safety of childrens toys, information hes mTOHiy.apniHUvIL l!!i!l '.t fM |
