HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-12-25, Page 10C GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, XL969
Don't take chances with fire
Any old tree comes radiantly
to life with the addition of
bright Christnf s decorations,
right?
Wrong, says Fire Chief Ted
Bisset. Unless special care is
taken in the choice of a.
Christmas tree, he warns, a
happy holiday can turn in a flash
through a ®blaze into terrible
tragedy. The Chief urges the
public to follow these rules
when shopping for a natural
tree:
First be sure the tree is green
and fresh.To check this, test
twigs and needles to ensure they
are hot dried out. Keep, the tree
outdoors or in an unheated
garage until it is time to set it up
indoors. Then, cut one or two
inches diagonally from the butt
with a saw, and set up the tree in
a stand which allows for
immersion of the butt in water.
Maintain the water level to cover
the butt.
Set up the tree away from any
source of heat such as a
fireplace, radiator, stove or TV
set. Do not allow it to block
access tb any door or window•,
Never smoke near the tree, nor
allow matches or candles nearby.
Check strings 9f electric lights
for frayed cords or damaged
insulation which might cause
short circuits. Only lighting sets
bearing the Canadian Standards
Association label should be
bought, and only non-flammable
decorations.
"Flameproofing" of natural
trees with chemical mixtures is
not a safe substitute for
immersion of the butt in water,
and is not recommended.
Candles should never be used as
tree decorations, never anywhere
in holders made from styrene
foam, and preferably never at
all.
Though the safest tree is a
fresh green one, with the butt
immersed in water, if a tree is
dried out before it is set up in
water, it cannot regain a safe
moisture level. If a test of
CHRISTMAS CHEER
May the light
of Christmas
shine on_
you and
your loved
ones.
May its
bright
warmth
fill each
day. We
appreciate
your loyalty,'
JOHN GRAF, GORD MUN.ROE AND STAFF AT
GRAF.& HARIiS
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Everyone's singing out in merriment
and joy, announcing to the world that it's
Christmas! And it's our time to
thank you, customers, for your patronage.
BUSINESS
SKEOCH EQUIPMENT LTD.
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flexibility of twigs or needles
shows that a tree is drying out in
the home, discard it.
Even ai tifiFial tees present
their own hazards Metallic trees,
due to the danger of short
circuits, should never be
illuminated by strings of electric
lights. Floodlights should be
used, remote from the tree.
Plastic trees are all made of
combustible materials, and the
safest one is therefore one which
would burn slowly.
Gift wrappings should never
be left to accumulate near the
tree on Christmas morning, or
whenever gifts are opened. Even
a moist tree will burn' if exposed
to a ring of burning paper
around the base. A dryer•, tree
will burn furiously to a
blackened stem in a few seconds,
igniting a l'I combustible
furnishings nearby.
Think about these things, says
Fire Chief Ted Bisset, and
especially remember 'to keep an
eye. on little children at this time
of year. Never leave them alone
for an instant, no matter how
strong the temptation to pay a
short visit CO a neighbor, or
make a last-minute purchase.
Reappoint officers
Happy winners of skates in the Kentucky Fried Chicken draw held last week are shown after
receiving their prizes. At the left is Brenda Hoy being held by her father Jim, from Clinton, and
Glen Caloran of Adastral Park with his mother, Mrs. William Caloran. The other winner, Susan
Vogt of Goderich was nct present when this photo was taken. — staff photo.
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St. George's Christmas party
A sumptuous fowl supper was
held in St. George's parish hall in
early December with 65
members present, which was
much enjoyed by all. After
which nominations were held in
MacKay Hall. All officers were
reinstalled, with exception of
financial secretary and second
vice president and those were
filled'. by Mr. Manning and Mr.
Roy Maize respectfully.
The Christmas party was held
Dec. 17 with a large attendance.
'the president Mr. E. Cooper was
in the chair. Rev. and Mrs. Warr
led the carol singing and each
also sang solos. Rev. Warr gave a
brief address on Christmas and
there was also a reading and a
skit, step -dancing and a musical
trio by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Finlay
and Mr. D. Powell.
Mr. Slater gave us lovely
stool and Mrs. M. SW' 'e hcld
the lucky ticket.
We had an eXchange of
Christmas gifts and a
smorgasbord lunch and a social
hour concluded the. party.
Drowning fatalities high on list
of snowmobile accidents
Reports on snowmobile
accidents and fatalities are
already reaching the Ontario
Safety League „ offices:,
Characteristic
fatality was the drowning., of a
snowmobiler when his rnachi. r'
broke through the ice (;r1a
freshly frozen lake. Up to 1 1-„te
years ago, drowning w the
chief cause of snowm "ing
fatalities in Ontario. Fre): ip
and break-up are the two et, ,al
times, and the ability of the
snowmobile to travel far -and fast
makes it particularly vulnerable
• as ice may be adequately strong
in one sectionof a lake but
dangerously thin within a mile
or two. Water currents which
can occur unpredictably create
the greatest hazard for ice travel
as they wear away the under
surface of ice, seldom giving any
indication until it is too late for
the unfortunate victim. Six
inches of ice is minimum for
snowmobiling and then
caution.
_ The second fatality which
carne to the attention of the
ally, the first Ontario Safety League was the
result of a snowmobile colliding
with a motor vehicle on a public
thoroughfare. This is the type of
accident which accounted for
the deaths of over twenty
snowmobilers during the past
season in Ontario. ,The • l..eague
greatly fears this may be a
portent of tragedy to come in
th'e ensuing season if
snowmobile operators do not
use their privileges to travel on
Ontario highways with greater
care and common sense.
Snowmobiles are well designed
to be handled safely on
snow -Covered surfaces where the
guiding skis and traction belt can
grip into a sufficient'depth of
snow. Put this same machine on
icy or hard packed snow surfaces
of roadways and it becomes
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uncontrollable at a en moderate
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Snowmobiling is a wonderful
sport, but let's use some
common sense and keep the
tragedy out of it..
Harbourlite Inn
CHRISTMAS
DANCE
DEC. 25
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With fond hopes that all
your holiday dreams come true, we
send you our best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
NCS DRYCLEANING
DECEMBER 25 anti 26
WASHERS OPERATING
May this holiday season bestow
on you every blessing and happiness.
Please accept our best wishes,
and may we express our gratitude to
you for your loyal -patronage. Thank ybu!
HURON CONCRETE
SUPPLY LTD.
sEAwR.H_GooEa,CH
524.9441 BOBS 524-9221
TAXI
AND STAFF
Wish Everyone A
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and.a
Prosperous New Year
BUSINESS AS USUAL CHRISTMAS
AND NEW YEAR'S DAY
Thank You
LOIS and BOB, PROUSE
Compliments of the Season
FROM
THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
VICTORIA AND GREY
TRUST
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PROCLAMATION
To The Citizens of -the -Town of
GODERICH
As Directed By Resolution •f The Municipal Council
-Hereby Declare
BOXING DAY
FR4AY, December 26, 1969
A CIVIC and PUBLIC HOLIDAY
And Call Upon All Citizens To Govern Themselves Accordingly
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Dr. PRANK MILLS, Mayor
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