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Chinese to exhibit at state fair Plans have been made by Chinese and Illinois officials for an exhibit from the Liaoning Province of the People's Republic of China during the 1984 Il­ linois State Fair. "This announcement comes as the result of an invitation I extended to Chinese officials when I visited Liaon­ ing Province as part of a trade mission in October of 1963," Illinois Agriculture Director Larry Werries said recently. In addition, the Provincial Governor of Liaoning will visit the state fair sometime during the Aug. 9-19 event. A delegation of four Chinese officials met with Agriculture Department per­ sonnel during the weekend to set initial plans and take measurements in the Il­ linois Building on the fairgrounds. The Illinois Building will be the site of the Chinese bazaar and display. It is located immediately to the west of the main gate of the fairgrounds. The Chinese exhibit marks the first time that a foreign country has par­ ticipated to such an extent at the fair, according to Werries. Further information on the display will be announced as plans progress. Some items which may be sold at the ex­ hibit would include seashell carvings, silk banners and clothing items, and traditional Chinese artwork. Liaoning is a coastal province in the northeast section of China, with a population of 35 million. If has been of­ ficially declared Illinois' "sister pro­ vince" and has a trade agreement with more than 130 countries and regions around the globe. In addition to planning the event at the Illinois State Fair, the visiting Chinese officials also announced some 200 economic initiatives, which they will seek bids on in September.' Scientific and technological research in Liaoning, proceeds according^ to a well-defined program. Reseach centers include the Institutes of Metallurgy, Agriculture, Forestry and Soil, Chemistry and Physics, Automation, Computers, Petroleum, Coal, and Casting. There are more than 740 research organizations operating in the province, and more than 380,000 people are engaged in natural science and technology. In education, great progress has been made. Primary school education has been made universal in rural as well as urban areas, and junior middle school education in municipal areas. There are 39 regular institutions of higher educa­ tion and 102 spare-time universities. More than eight million people are stu­ dying in various schools at all levels, with great attention given to preschool education for youngsters. Liaoning has more than 7,300 hospitals, clinics, and health facilities which provide 4.8 medical personnel and 3.5 hospital beds per 1,000 popula­ tion. Cooperative medical stations are very common in rural areas. Through the vigorous development of physical education for the masses, the health of Liaoning's people has been continuously improved. Liaoning is prominent in the field of arts and letters and offers a brilliant ar­ ray of cultural and artistic activities. Plays, song and dance performances, opera, acrobatic shows, and folk art forms are presented by more than 100 professional troupes throughout the pro­ vince. Check pool toys for safety Though many of the flotation devices and toys your children use around the pool may appear to be safe, look again. They could be responsible for serious accidents involving youngsters. At the beginning of each pool season, take inventory of all the equipment used in and around the pod and evaluate it for safety. Here's a list of the typical items you'll likely find and a review of some of the potential hazards: INFLATABLE RINGS AND RAFTS: Your children may feel a false sense of security when perched atop an in­ flatable raft. If it capsized in deep water, would they be able to swim to safety? Inflatable rings, frequently in the shape of animals or toys, can also pro­ vide hours of entertainment in the water, but never convince yourself that these are safety devices. Most rings, whether rubber or plastic, have the ability to float either upright or upside down. That spells trouble if your child flips over, head down, and cannot return to an upright position. The solution? Keep inflatable toys out of the water unless children are well supervised. And avoid the fancy shapes which can easily entangle your child. FLIPPERS : Make certain your child knows how to wear flippers, and that they're properly fitted. If a child is a beginner swimmer, remember that flip­ pers do not encourage proper kicking because they affect normal leg and knee movements. INFLATABLE ARMBANDS: Pro­ bably the most popular aid for training young babies and children to swim, armbands are also among the safest flotation devices. It's difficult for your child to capsize, because the bands, usually worn above the elbow, keep them in a vertical posi­ tion when they stop moving. Armbands also allow your child to paddle and kick with minimum restric­ tion, and you can gradually deflate them as confidence in the water in­ creases. Remember, as with any flota­ tion device, supervision is necessary. CHEMICAL DISPENSERS, POOL CLEANING EQUIPMENT: Though not pool toys, these items are frequently present around a swimming pool and pose potential safety problems. The chemicals released in the floating dispensers can be irritating if a child is excessively exposed to them. Pool sweeping devices can also entangle arms, legs or hair, or serve as a powered floating device to lead a child into deep water. The best advice is to allow children to swim around this equipment only when you are watching, or remove these devices from the pool. In addition, watch for non-aquatic toys which may fihd their way to poolsode; many rust easily and may have sharp edges exposed if thrown in the pool. To be properly prepared, make sure that life rings, poles and other emergen­ cy equipment are always at arm's reach. Most importantly, remember that there's no substitute for supervision whenever children are in the water, with or without their favorite toys. 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