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Program seeks facilitators from area
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as WrapAround facilitators.
However, more facilitators are need
ed particularly volunteers from the
communities of and surrounding
Wingham, Lucknow, Seaforth,
MP’s choice
Exeter, and Goderich.
Those who are interested in
WrapAround Facilitation are invited
to attend a four-day facilitator train
ing session which is being held in
London on Dec. 11 and 12 and Jan.
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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
1. Ensure that all electric lights and connections are in good working
order.
2. Turn off the lights when leaving your home or retiring for the night.
3. Never use combustible decorations or lighted candles on a fresh tree.
4. The best protection for a tree is moisture. Because of its high moisture
content, a fresh tree is naturally resistant and will remain so with a contin
uous supply of water. In A bulletin dated Nov. 5, 1988, T.J. Dunfield, fire
commissioner of Canada stated, Christmas trees with their base immersed
in water will remain safe from ignition by a point source of heat for at least
three weeks, if installed reasonably fresh.
5. Each Christmas, recommendations are circulated for fireproofing
Christmas trees by spraying them or adding compounds to the water in the
tree stand. Some of these may increase the fire resistance of trees, but their
practical use by the consumer is of questionable value.
11 and 12. Space is limited. Please
call for more details.
Over the last year there have been
a total of eight families referred to
the WrapAround process, three of
which are currently involved in the
early stages of the referral process.
Two families are working at devel
oping their WrapAround plans,
while three families have been able
to meet their needs without the for
mal completion of a WrapAround
plan.
It is expected that as public aware
ness along with the continued devel
opment of this community directed
initiative, the number of families
involved in the WrapAround process
will increase.
In addition to these developments,
the Ministry of Community Social
Services has provided dollars
provincially in order to fund a one-
year demonstration project. Through
this funding, the community team
has been able to hire Deb MacLean
on a part time temporary basis to
assist in the co-ordination of the
Huron County initiative. Ms
MacLean has been involved in com
munity development with the
WrapAround initiatives in both
Huron and Perth Counties for the
last year. She is available to provide
information to interested persons or
groups about WrapAround, which
includes volunteer opportunities
such as joining the community team;
facilitation families through the
WrapAround process; assisting peo
ple with such things as budgeting,
grocery shopping or transportation;
or through monetary or in-kind
donations to the WrapAround
Flexible Fund. Contact Ms
MacLean for more details at 519-
273-1020. Her office is located at
Family Services Perth Huron in
Stratford.
OPP tell of
Highway Help
Sr. Const. Don Shropshall of the
Huron OPP Detachment is inform
ing the public of the Highway Help
Program.
“Every motorist can become
stranded, so be prepared with the
hook-on, fully reflective Highway
Help Sign. This exterior “CALL
POLICE” sign works day or night
and in all weather,” he said. The
signs are available at Canadian Tire
on a non-profit basis for $4.99.
For more information, call the
Huron OPP at 1-519-524-8314 or
the Highway Help Program at their
toll free number 1-888-hook-it-on or
visit www.highwayhelp.org.
The Paul Steckle Award is presented to the Huron County 4-H junior member who submits the
top essay on the topic, “What 4-H has meant to me as a member in Huron County”. Receiving
the award from MP Paul Steckle this year was Natalie Romijn. (Clinton News-Record photo)
THE 10 METRE
SAFETY
ZONE
CAREFUL
WHEN CUTTING
TREES
Always remember the rule - keep 10 metres away from any fallen
power line. Storms, high winds or fallen trees may cause power
lines to touch the ground. But even lines that look dead could in
fact be live and very dangerous. If you come upon a fallen power
line, call your local hydro or the police as soon as possible.
Visit www.HydroOne.com
Trees and tree limbs have the potential to conduct electricity.
If you touch a tree that has grown or fallen into hydro wires
you could be seriously hurt. Before pruning or cutting down
trees near overhead wires call Hydro One or your local utility
for advice on what to do. Always use a qualified individual or
company to do the job safely.
Visit www.HydroOne.com
CONNECTING AT
THE SPEED OF LIFE