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.