DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 1997             TAG: 9704150057

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NEWS AND NOTES

Hannaford store opens

A 47,000-square-foot Hannaford store opened last weekend on Shore Drive near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

The pharmacy hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Store hours are 6 a.m. to midnight daily.

Infant carrier being recalled

Anyone who has bought a Carter's Infant Carrier (style No. 89000) from J.C. Penney Co. since last June should know that the Consumer Product Safety Commission and its manufacturer have recalled the $30 carrier because the shoulder straps can come undone. In two instances, this caused babies to fall and hit their heads.

Consumers can return the quilted carriers and get replacements by calling Gold Bug, 800-942-9442. To report a dangerous product or product-related injury, call CPSC's hot line at 800-638-8270.

Dog hero contest deadline extended

The 43rd Annual Ken-L Ration Dog Hero of the Year Contest deadline has been extended to April 30.

To nominate a dog, send a detailed description of the heroic deed along with your name, address and phone number to: Heinz Pet Products Dog Hero of the Year, P.O. Box 1370, Barrington, Ill. 60011. The heroic act must have occurred after Oct. 1, 1995. (Specially trained dogs such as police and Seeing Eye dogs are not eligible.)Top power tools?

Drill and circular saw

What are the power tools most do-it-yourselfers want first? A drill and circular saw.

That's what a survey by the makers of Bosch and Skil tools turned up. Of the respondents, 86 percent said they would recommend those tools to any new do-it-yourselfer.

The two top qualities these and other tools should have? The survey said durability and performance.

Your town could be ``Matchbox USA''

Matchbox, the maker of tiny toy cars, is searching for a town to name ``Matchbox USA.'' The winning town will get $25,000 to use for a community project and the town's name printed on a collection of cars.

Children ages 12 and under are asked to write an essay on why their town should be named ``Matchbox USA'' and what their town would do with the prize money. Entries can be from individuals or groups. Essays will be judged on originality and civic need.

For an entry form, call 1-800-FOR-TYCO. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 27.

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