Winter UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) - Carbon monoxide, known as the silent killer, is an indoor pollutant that becomes more of a hazard as winter approaches, says an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Carbon monoxide reacts with the hemoglobin in blood, reduc ing the body's capacity to dis tribute oxygen throughout the body. In high concentrations, it will cause unconsciousness and death. Carbon monoxide is one of the deadliest indoor pollutants because it is colorless and odor less and can build up concentra tions within a single room or throughout the entire house. The symptoms of low-level con centrations-fatigue, dizziness, headaches and nausea-often are mistaken as individuals mal adies. "People often don't read the clues properly. You assign the headache to a stressful day. You assign the dizziness to too little coffee," said Adams Penn State professor. "You go to bed in this polluted environment to get bet ter, and if you're lucky, you'll wake up in the morning." Adams said carbon monoxide is produced by combustion, par Learn What The Future Holds For Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry Featuring: “Pennsylvania's Role in the Global Dairy Industry” Dr. Ken Bailey, University of Missouri “Pennsylvania as a Major Milk Producer” Panel Includin' Dairy Farmers of America Land O’ Lakes Inc. Dean Dairy Products Suiza, and Schneider-Valley “Pfenning for Success on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms ” Panel of Pennsylvania Dair Keynote: “The U.S. Dairy Industry: Anticipate Change-Demand Gary Hanman, CEO, Dairy Farmers of America Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Daily Stakeholders Brings A Silent Killer ticularly the burning of wood and fossil fuels. Such products as woodstoves, fireplaces, chim “ neys, stoves, furnaces, water heaters and kerosene or gas space heaters can become dead ly if homeowners are not vigi lant. Adams said every homeown er should invest in carbon monoxide detectors (which are very different than smoke detec tors). She recommends placing one in each bedroom at a mini- mum. Homeowners can check for carbon monoxide themselves, Adams said, by careful observa tion. If any gas-operated appli ance bums with a yellow flame, the appliance needs and adjust ment. "If the flame isn't blue, it's item to call for service," Adams said. Woodstoves and fireplaces also are carbon monoxide pro ducers, and Adams says only heating professionals or mason ry contractors should check for possible leaks. "Homeowner? r can check for creosote buildup and bird and animal nests," she says. Adams says that homeown ers should ensure that fireplaces have a proper air draft. In addi- The 1998 Dairy Futures Conference December 17-18 The Penn Stater, State College, PA tion, all open fireplaces should have glass fire doors. "Make sure you bum 100 percent "wood products. Never burn laminated wood or pressure-treated wood, because they contain hazardous chemicals," Adams said. Kerosene heaters also can be dangerous polluters if used improperly. Adams says such space heaters must use only the proper fuel and should be strict ly maintained by the homeown-.-’ er. "Kerosene heaters must be vented to an exterior air source," Adams points out. "Opening one window isn't going to help unless there is a cross draft. You're really polluting your environment unless there is a good indoor-outdoor air exchange." Adams says ventilation and proper maintenance are the keys to reducing carbon monox ide risk. She suggests that homeowners check appliances yearly, adjusting them when necessary. She also recommends making room in the budget for carbon monoxide detectors in every room. "It can be a big expense, but how can you put a value on a human life?" she said. For Registration Information Contact: N. Alan Bair' (717) 948-6328 Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 5, 1998-B7 0 4-H HAPPENINGS Mifflin County 4-H Baby Beef Club The Mifflin County 4-H Baby Beef Club, banquet was conduct ed Nov. 20 at Lewistown Boss's Steak & Sea House. There were about 75 people in attendance. A punch bowl and social was held. After dinner there was the presentation of awards. Awards were given for the best books of 1998. Winners included first year member, (a tie) Adam Felmlee and Laural Tate, inter mediate Adriene Shank, and senior Emily Vandegrift. Fifteen dollars was put in their beef club account as an award. Pins were given out to first year members, five year mem bers, and a ten-year member. Entertainment was Old McDonald's Farm. The animals were played by the following: Tim Plank, Emily Vandegrift, Adam Felmlee, Nikki Houser, KEYSTONE GUN-KRETE CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE Featurin- — • Sidewinder 45 Concrete Pump • Up To 40 Cubic Yards Per Hour • Pump Up To 150 Ft. Vertical And 000 Ft. 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