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December 17,1982 Page 7 Spilyay Tymoo Pair attends training Extension Notes Pennie and other conference participants were given the task to review health programs in a fictitious county in light of a 20 percent cut in health services funding. Guided by the coaching teams also included elected officials, the four strategy groups prepared funding recom m endations which were presented to a panel of past and present city council from Pennie Albrandt, Lee Hamilton and c o u n ty co m m issio n and Doris Brackett members during a mock public hearing. The leadership program is entering its second year. It is part of a six-state, regional p ro je c t in th e P a c ific Northwest to encourage public policy participation at the local le v e l. T he p ro g ra m is supported by a three-year grant Winter is far from over, blit with it. Maybe a better buy for from th e W .K. K ellog Foundation. It is co-sponsored (department and speciality you might be sweaters or by cooperative Extension stores are all anxious to clear blouses to extend the clothing S ervices and E x ten sio n their floors and bring in new that you have. The best bargains are on Homemakers Councils in lines of fair weather apparel, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, which makes January a very quality cloths made of durable Hawaii, New Mexico, and good time to take advantage of materials that will make your clearance sales on winter wardrobe more versatile in Washington. Skills learned through the clothing. But before you go these hard economic times. Just after Christmas is also a Family Community Leader out, checkbook and credit card ship Training Institute will be in hand, take a look through good time to shop for. next Christmas. Many products used by Carol and Pennie your wardrobe. It’s best to do some planning. such as tree trimmings, gift within the Warm Springs community to bring together Make a shopping list just like wrap, ribbons, and greeting an advisory group for the you do for grocery shopping. cards are on sale at as much as purpose of giving input toward Plan the things that you have one half off. Also, plan for and take development of education already and then what you programs in family finance and really need- There’s no use advantage of sales on linens of buying a blazer if you don’t all types during January. consumer education. have any skirts or pants to wear January the month for SALES Carol Muniz at community leadership training. Carol Muniz and Pennie Albrandt were part of a total of 66 volunteers and extension staff representing newcomers as well as graduates of the Family Community Leader ship program. They recently attended a four-day training institute concentrated oh communication skills, public policy education, and the family perspective. The goal of the training was to help women and family members become more effective in dealing with local issues. Lectures and group exercises were combined in general and small group session in a ‘learn as you do’ process. Public policy, the political process, leadership motivation and styles were the topics covered by speakers in the general sessions. Teamed in four strategy groups, Carol and Have an extra safe holiday season Each year in the United States, about 36 million people are injured and around 30,000 killed in accidents related to consumer products. Many of these accidents and deaths are caused or connected with products we use to help us celebrate the holidays. Take time during the busy holiday season to make sure your home is safe to a insure happy and not tragic holiday season for your family. Trees A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less a fire risk than a dry one. To check for freshness when buying a natural tree, remember: ♦Examine for color and scent. A fresh tree is deep green in color and has a strong scent of pine. ♦Be sure that the needles do not readily fall from the tree. The trunk butt of a fresh tree should be sticky with sap. When setting up your tree, the following rules should be kept in mind. ♦Place your Christmas tree in a location away from fireplace, radiator or other heat sources. ♦Be sure that it is out of your home traffic pattern and does not block a doorway. ♦Cut off about two inches of the trunk. Mount the tree in a sturdy water-holding stand with wide-spread legs. Be sure that the tree is stable. ♦Fill base holder with water. Keep it full while the tree is indoors. An easy way to water a tree is with ice cubes. Remember, heated rooms dry trees rapidly; and a dry tree is a fire risk. ♦If buying an artificial tree, choose one that has been tested for flammability. * Don’t dispose of a Christmas tree by burning it in the fireplace; this can cause a chimney or flash fire. Lights Christmas tree lights and other decorations set the theme for the Christmas holidays. Here are some very imporatnt points to remember when using them. ♦Use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the UL m ark from entering its second year. It is ♦Check each set of lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed of bare wires and loose connections. Discard any of this equipment that is worn or broken. ♦Check labels of lights to be used outdoors to see that they are suitable for outdoor use. Never use indoor lights outside. ♦ F a ste n o u td o o r lig h ts securely to trees, walls, or other firm support to protect them from wind damage, ♦Overloading a circuit with too many lights could cause a fire. Read manufacturer’s instruc tions carefully, and do not use more than the recommended number of lights on one circuit. ♦Always turn off tree lights and other decorations when you leave home and before going to bed. A short circuit in any of this equipment could cause a fire. ♦Keep children away from light sets and electrical decorations. ♦Never use electric lights on a m e ta llic tre e . D am aged insulation in the light strings could cause the entire tree to be charged with electricity. To avoid this danger, use colored spotlights above or beside a metal tree, never fastened onto it. Trimmings The trimmings on your Christmas tree are a very important part of your holiday festivities. Keep the safety of your family in mind, when selecting trim m ings and decorating your tree. ♦When choosing the finishing touches for the tree, purchase tinsel or artificial icicles made of non-leaded material. Leaded materials may be hazardous if eaten by small children or pets. ♦If youngsters are part of your family, take special care to avoid any decorations that tend to break easily, or have sharp edges. ♦Keep tree trimmings that are small or have removable parts out of reach of your child. T h ese sp e c ie s m ay be swallowed. ♦Don’t purchase ornaments that resemble candy or foods. A small child may try to eat them. Candles C andles, a tra d itio n a l Christmas decoration, also must be used with care: ♦Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other eveigreens. ♦Always use non-flammable holders. ♦Display candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over. Paper The opening of Christmas presents is always a special time during the holidays, so take special precautions when disposing of the wrappings. ♦Always dispose of wrappings soon after opening. ♦Place trash in a metal c o n ta in e r . D o n ’t b u rn wrappings in the fireplace; they can ignite suddenly and cause a flash fire. Fire U sed c o r r e c tly , y o u r fireplace is a source of Christmas warmth and cozy atmosphere. Avoid fire risks by remembering the following rules. ♦Before starting your fire, be sure to remove all paper decorations and boughs from the immediate areas. *Be sure the flue is open. ♦Never set up your Christmas tree near the fireplace; this is a , potential fire risk. (♦Use a screen to enclose the ! front of your fireplace in order i to confine live embers and f sparks to the fire box. 1 *Use care with “fire salts” which produce colored flames when thrown on a wood fire. They contain heavy metals, and can cause intense gastrointes tinal Irritation or vomiting if eaten. Keep aw ay from children. Some general rules for Christmas Safety ♦Keep matches, lighters and candles out of reach of children. ♦ A v o id s m o k in g n e a r flammable decorations. ♦Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out anywhere in your home. See that each family member and your babysitter know at least two escape routes. •Avoid wearing loose flowing clothes—especially long, open sleeves—near the Open flames of a fireplace, stove, or candle lit table. ♦Never burn candles near evergreens on a mantlepiece or table. ♦Burning evergreens in the fireplace can be dangerous. When dry, greens burn like tinder. Their flames can flare out of control, sending sparks flying about the room. ♦Plan for safety. Remember there is no substitute for common sense. Look for and eliminate potential danger spots near candles, fireplaces, trees, and electrical connec tions. ♦Keep holly and mistletoe out of reach of small children; the attractive berries on these plants are poisonous if eaten. ♦After a holiday gathering be sure to put all types of alcohol out of reach of small children. Two ounces of alcohol can be fatal to a 25 pound child if consumed all at once. M.
