Page 8 December 21,1983
Spilyay Tymoo
Community Center Calendar
DECORATIONS GALORE—Tribal court administrator Marcia Soliz brightened the
court offices with a Merry Christmas banner.
December 22 Movie,Where The Red Fern Grows, 6:30 p.m.
December 27-31 Holiday Basketball tournament
Space heaters cut costs safely
Program still on—later
When shopping for an
electric space heater, keep your
specific heating needs in mind
and the consider the safety,
convenience' and performance
of the various types and
models.
A portable electric heater
can help you curb energy costs
when used wisely. Such a
heater allows you to turn down
the central thermostat while
providing heat only When and
where it’s needed.
Several portable radiant
heater models are available
with a reflector that beams out
heat from the heating elements
without heating the air itself.
These usually work best as
localized heaters to heat people
or objects directly, rather than
heating an entire room.
Most heaters are unlikely to
cause serious burns when
touched on the outside. In
households with children,
chose a heater with a finely
The Community Awareness
Program was postponed, not
Cancelled. Sorry for any
inconvenience this may have
ca u se d th e p u b lic . We
attempted to notify the local
papers not to advertise our
program originally scheduled
for December 6, 1983.
The tentative date we have
rescheduled is T uesday,
February 2I , 1983, Starting at 6
p.m. at the Agency Longhouse
with supper, we will then
present our progrma during
and after the supper. Everyone
in the community is welcome,
come share with us. We have an
organized panel that is more
than willing to answer any and
all questios the community
may have regarding the
awareness.
We are confident th at
everyone who attends will
enjoy the program See you
there! This will be a fun night
for everyone. This will involved
for everyone. This will involve
many community people in the
skit presentations.
meshed grill and sealed heating
elements, which resist curious
fingers and penetration by
objects.
Safety is a very important
consideration When shopping
for a portable heater. Fire,
burn and electrical hazards are
all important safety factors that
should be considered by
p o r ta b le e le c tric h e a te r
shoppers. Check for a warning
label on the heater. Most of the
newer models present no
ignition hazard when in contact
with flammable fabrics, but
care should still be taken with
all portable heaters. Never dry
laundry on an electric heater
when hot because the element
becomes brittle when heated,
creating a greater risk of
breakage.
A pat on the back fo r kids
To the Editor,
I would like to thank the
people who took the time to
help make our Warm Springs
PTA table a success at the
Christmas Bazaar. Whether it
was your time you donated to
help, or items made, it was
greatly appreciated and for an
excellent purpose.
Also, the Warm Springs
E le m e n ta r y C h r is tm a s
Program was terrific. The
behavior of the young people is
something to be proud of. The
courtesy and respect given to
my Aunt and Uncle by some
teenage ladies was a beautiful
thing to see. I see many
outstanding children and I
hope the people in their lives
allow them to realize how great
they are.
Parrline Macy
Warm Springs PTA Parent
Use decorations carefully this season
While fire safety is a year
round practice, it must be in the
forefront during the Christmas
holiday season. These are some
important tips to consider
1. Christmas tree lights should
be inspected for frayed wires
before placing on the tree.
2. Never leave open sockets on
tree lights. Replace broken
lights or cover sockets. Unplug
lights before going to bed or
leaving home.
3. Keep tree in a sugar water
solution to avoid drying.
4. Avoid the use of candles
except where completely safe.
5. Do not overload electrical
outlets.
6. Inspect chair and sofa
cushions for cigarette butts
after guests leave.
7. Install smoke detectors or
make sure your existing smoke
detectors are working properly.
8. B uy a n A B C f ir e
extinguisher. W here Fire
extinguishers are used, they put
out 97 percent of all fires.
GIFT GIVING—Christmas spirit includes giving gifts.
Many people spend much time wrapping packages in
brightly colored paper.
wrapping in wood stove, burn
only dry seasoned fire wood.
Avoid a tragedy in your
home this holiday season.
Please follow the above lips
and have a blessed and Merry
Christmas. Please call us at
Fire and Safety (553-1634) for
more information and/ or a free
inspection. Think about how
an inspection of your home just
might save a life of one of your
loved ones. Smoke detectors
save lives, but only if they’re
working.
Pageant December 27
This year will mark the
eleventh year for the Miss
Warm Springs Pageant. The
pageant will be held on
Tuesday, December 27 at 7
p.m. at the Agency Longhouse.
The pageant will honor 1983
Miss Warm Springs, Lenora
Starr who will end her reign
with the crowning of Miss
Warm Springs 1984. Other
planned events of the evening
pageant will be the judging of
contestants, performances by
Lil Miss Warm Springs 1983
representatives, introduction
of former Miss Warm Springs’,
and special recognition will be
given to individuals, organiza
tions, business establishments
and committees (who have
donated and helped with the
pageant). The highlight of the
evening will be the selection of
the new Miss Warm Springs.
The Pinegrove Jrs. will provide
the drum for the pageant.
Contestants for the pageant
must be members of the
Confederated Tribes. These
young ladies will be judged on
beauty, poise, personality,
appearance, speaking ability,
traditional knowledge, tribal
historical knowledge, and
talent. Young ladies interested
in competing for the title of
Miss Warm Springs 1984
should contact Anna Clements,
telephone 553-1161, ext. 290 or
Rosie Tom, telephone 553-
1161, ext. 258.