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A Dream Come True! iKSOttOttSS Consumer Forum S%xxxsi%xsixxx%%%%%%%%**>*%xxxxx3Hexsexx3exx3sxx3e* by Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott Sunlamps are used for a variety of reasons, from keeping that summer tan to home remedies for skin ailments. Used as recom­ mended by a physician, or according to label instructions, is one thing; but often people are careless in their use of sunlamps -- and they can damage their health as a result. Anyone who enjoys a sum­ mer tan is reluctant to lose it when autumn comes. But if you choose to use a sunlamp to keep your golden glow, you should be aware that misuse of the ultraviolet radiation can cause pamfol, burns and possibly lasting eye damage. A Food and Drug ad­ ministration study found that the basic problem of using sunlamps is "too much too long." Under somfc sunlamps, one minute of ultraviolet radiation even at the instructed distance between bather and lamp can be equivalent to one hour under the sun. Despite the fact that a manufacturer will include clear instructions with their sunlamps, users often don't read them and-or don't follow them, or lose them long before their sunlamp's use-life is gone. This can lead to staying under the sunlamp too long, sitting too close, and-or not properly protecting the eyes ~ which can cause severe burns or irreparable eye damage. Studies indicate, logically, that the closer a person is to the lamp and the longer he remains under it, the more severe are his burns. Following are some suggestions for the use of a sunlamp: 1. Don't purchase any sunlamp that doesn't contain complete use instructions. Ideally, the sunlamp should have a timer and contain eye protectors. 2. If the use instructions are not permanently affixed to the sunlamp, tape them to the lamp's base or stand so they will not be lost. 3. Wear close fitting, total covering eye protectors. 4. Do not stare directly at the lighted bulb at any time. 5. Use a tape measure to measure precise distance from the lamp. And use a timer that has an alarm loud enough to awaken you should you fall asleeep. Better yet, purchase a sunlamp with 'an automatic timer-turnoff device. 6. Guard against falling asleep under a sunlamp. 7. Consult your physician before using a sunlamp for any health purpose. 8. Don't allow children to play with a sunlamp. 9. Remember that reading or similar activities under a JPAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. It75 sunlamp can be harmful to much and too close. Use a eyes. sunlamp cautiously until you 10. Remember, too little and know exactly how it affects too far away is better than too your skin. POET'S CORNER HALLOWEEN I heard the spirits howl last night. Black cats were prowlin' round my door. I saw a witch float cross the moon For Halloween was here once more. The night was black as it could be. Even stars had chose to hide As if they were afraid like me When they heard how the witches cried. I heard the goblins cackling low And dogs were howling all about. That was the night I stayed inside. Only the foolish ventured out. Mary Watson Mexico City Mexico City is the oldest city in the Western Hemisphere, and it's been a capital since 1325 It's full of magnificent modern architec­ ture, and surrounded by awe-in­ spiring ancient mysteries. In 1957. an earthquake caused great damage to the city and, since it rests on a lake bed filled with light volcanic ash, some of the streets sink 12 to 14 inches a year. A dream came true for these young fire fighters shown above early this year at the VFW National home in Eaton Rapids. The project for a new fire truck for the National Home was conceived at the national convention of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1972. It was publicized in the auxiliary national magazine and through bulletins to the local National Home chairmen, the project to collect and send to the National Homes, designated coupons. The original goal was 6,600,000 coupons, but when the goal was near, the price of the fire truck had gone up and the final goal was 8,000,000 coupons. The fire fighters are residents of the National Home and in addition to fighting fires at the home they serve as an auxiliary fire fighting department to the local area. The Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600 started saving coupons over two years ago when Vi Schuble was National Home chairman. Her ssuc- VFW NATIONAL HOME FIRE FIGHTERS cessor, Mary Amore, has continued to collect them from the members and friends. The National is still collecting them and the children at the home are sorting and bundling them. Those collected now will enable the fire fighting unit to add equipment which is still needed. 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