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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-12-22, Page 34PAGE 12A--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1977 BE SURE HE DOESN'T HAVE • TO DAMPEN YOUR HRISTMASI ' Unfortunately, 1 CHIEF CLARENCE NEILANS n -The -Home Fire Hazairds Increase during the Festive Season In seconds, a festive tree may become a torch in minutes a house may be destroyed! Here's advice from the Joint Fire Prevention Publicity Committee of Canada: * Your evergreen Christmas tree and' its decorations are potential fire hazards. They head the,list of a sensible family's preparations for a happy holiday. * Your tree should be fresh. A dry tree readily'sheds its needles. Keep your tree outdoors until you are ready to decorate. Indoors, keep the tree standing in water, after cutting off at least), an inch from the butt. Replenish the water daily. * Your electric lighting strings should be checked for frayed cords or short circuits. Buy only CSA approved sets. Use non-flammable decorations. Disconnect the lights when leaving home or going to bed. Candles, of course, constitute added hazards. * Keep matches out of the reach of little hands. * Clear wrappings away from the base of the tree as soon as the gifts are° opened. * Set the tree away from the fireplace. Do not block access to exits. * Have plenty of large ash trays for the guests who smoke. * Never leave small children alone or unattended in the home. * Cookstove fires from oils or grease are an emergency. Smother the flames...a rug...baking soda...never water. If this doesn't do the job, get everybody out and call the Fire Department. On behalf of the Clinton- and area Fire Department Chief Clarence Nei wishes one and all A SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON! This message is published in the public interest by the following firms •• • t os.r '�4 . i tit .•• s �e• • �� • • ,,; • ��,, ' �'* �' i ans 0646 • ' + Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. Formerly K.W. COL-QUHOUN INSURANCE 14 Isaac St., Clinton, Ont. Phone482-9747 TOWN OF CLINTON COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND THE CLINTON AREA FIRE BOARD H a �" ®'� Wise Ltd. Plumbing and Heating Bayfield Rd., Clinton 482-7062 BrynLavis, ,. Insurance AgenicyLtd. '. GENERAL AND LIFE OFFICE: 14 KINGST., CLINTON RESIDENCE: 308 HIGH . ST. 482.9310 482.7747 -' wiYYYiY.YY' .. -, CLINTON COMMUNITY _. _.., � CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario Street to 482-3467 Clinton ,, °„ �� Public y -t ° Utilities Commission Your Electricity Wisely" HAUGH T & MUFFLER SUPPLY Hwy No. 4 South CLINTON - LTD. 482-3752 "� . . � . Clinton i nten Nd"Use • A NIIIWI.INY/IM111.1YY.iYilIM4�-'