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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 43fl 'k N Page 18, ANL r1gdt�T%' Homeowners' holiday hints There's nothing like Christmas. The an- ticipation, the tree, the friends and family. The snow, or the hoping for snow to make it all official. The feeling that everything will be all right. The memories, reflections and dreams of Christmases past. But for some, Christmas is just a good time for exploiting others, a time for taking, an opportunity to make what's yours, theirs. They are the thieves, the modern-day Scrooges who will take the merry out of your Christmas - if you let them. Here are some practical ways to help keep Christmas Scrooges from spoiling your holi- day seasun. WHEN YOU'RE OUT: • Leave lights on in several rooms, attach- ed to timers turning them on and off at vary- ing intervals. Also leave a radio on tuned to an all -talk station. • Leave drapes and shades open to reflect normal household patterns. • Don't leave lawn furniture, ladders, etc. lying around. • Turn down the volume on your phones. Constant ringing advertises your absence. There are certain precautions which should be taken during the holiday season •If you're going to be away for an extend- ed period, leave a car parked in your driveway. Make sure your snow will be shoveled. Cancel all deliveries such as newspapers, milk, etc. Have a friend or neighbor pick up your mail and use your trash cans. During the holiday season, fire is also a threat to your property - and your .life. You might do well to ask yourself the following hard questions: Have I taken the proper safety precautions regarding my Christmas tree? Do I know life-saving fire escape pro- cedures - in case I do have a fire? Wondering where the best ' buys are this Christmas? Look no further than Wise Energy Centre's PRE -CHRISTMAS INVENTORY SALE CEILING FANS New THE HUGGER. For low ceilings - Reversible. White or antique brass. T REG. 239.00 / • Super Special! REVERSIBLE - WHITE ONLY r 95 CEILING FAN ..... , . o .. 3. ALL CEILING FANS SPECIALLY PRICED LIGHT PACKAGES Available for most fans MICROWAVE OVENS Qua�a MICROWAVE OVENS GREATLY REDUCED FOR THIS SALE! COOKWARE Corning,"Top of Range" suitable for microwave or regular,. . stove. Set of 3 pans . 1 9?s One Only WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC DRYER $379. One Only! INGLIS SUPERB RANGE Almond $586• All PRICES CASH & CARRY One Only! 24" GAS RANGE $699• WISE ENERGY CENTRE - Harold Wise Limited - 262 Bayfield Road CLINTON 482®7062 Here are some Christmas fire prevention and life-saving hints: • Keep Christmas trees away from open flames. • Turn off Christmas tree lights when you go to bed and when you leave your home. • Keep the tree well watered. • Don't pull a tree near space heaters. • Be sure all electrical appliances and tree lights are UL -listed. Life-saving hints Always sleep with the bedroom or hall door closed. Closed doors can keep flames out long enough for you to escape through a window. • Agree on a way everyone can com- municate during a fire. Use a whistle knock on walls, or just yell. • Don't waste time getting dressed or grabbing belongings. • Check doors for intense heat or invading smoke before opening. If smoke is coining in around the edges, or if the door is hot, don't try to open it. • When you've determined it's safe, open the door carefully, with shoulder braced against it and head to one side. Open slightly and be ready to close quickly if heat and smoke rush in. • Crawling along the floor will help you to breathe more easily. • Decide on a meeting place outside. Once outside, do not re-enter the structure. shopping easy as one, Iwo, three... YOU COULD BE A WINNER! Eater our CHRISTMAS DRAWS SAT. DECO 7 - $25. SAT. DEC. 14 - $25. SAT. DEC. 21 - $25. TUES. DEC. 24 - $50. GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Entry Ticket with Every Purchase Shop the Dutch Store! WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF CRAFTS L 1Needlepoint ❑Largest selection of yarn in Huron County ❑Rughooking ❑Table cloths Land many other items WE HAVE GIFTWARE ❑Large variety of copperware ❑Lots of Delft Blue Ceramics ❑Jewellery ❑Spoons ❑Blankets FROM OUR DELICATESSEN ❑Large variety of chocolates to choose from ❑Dutch style meats • ❑Dutch cheeses, Edam and Gouda ❑Almond filled pastries ❑Taal -Tani GIFT WRAPPING FREE -OF CHARGE THE DUTCH STORE _55 Albert St., CLINTON 482-7302