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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1971-11-18, Page 5THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1971 ZURICII CITIZENS NEWS Cc•nsurners' news and views by oa , Association of Canada °Y Consumer Decorative Christmas lighting, both inside and outside the home, becomes more popular each year. But electric lighting can pose some serious hazards so follow this advice from the Con- sumers' Association of Canada for a safe and bright Christmas. If you are adding to your stock ibf indoor tree lights look for the CSA certification mark when you buy. This mark symbolizes the approval of the Canadian Standards Association and is a wise precaution on all electrical equipment. The ideal tree light set of the conventional kind should have the following characteristics. It should be light in weight but with sockets strong enough to resist breaking or cracking if ac- cidenthlly stepped on. Lights should have a method for secure fastening to tree branches, usually a metal or plastic clip. To reduce tangling and improve appearance parallel -wired sets should have all the cords inside a single covering. Before hanging the old string of lights check bulbs, sockets and wiring thoroughly. Discard def- ective lights and any wiring that is frayed or bare. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer; the safety features built into equipment can be nullified by careless or improper installation and use. Do not use electrical equip- ment on metal trees. A power leak can cause serious injure to anyone who touches the tree. Instead, use off -tree flood or spotlighting. When it conies to illuminating the outside of your home, again remember the CSA symbol. This time buy decorative Iights and equipment which have been tested and approved by the Can- adian Standards Association and identified for OUTDOOR use. Outdoor lights have weatherproof sockets and heavier wiring than those for indoor use. Parallel -wired strings of out- door lights with an intermediate base are best. These hold the largest size of decorative bulbs, with each bulb consuming about ten watts. When an outdoor bulb Huron board (continued from page 1) before making policies affecting the staff. It was further agreed that a synopsis of decisions reached by the board would be sent to the press, to the staff and to the trustees shortly after a meeting. Director of Education D.J. Cochrane said these communic- ations would likely go out from the board office at the end of the week in which the regular open board meeting is held. In other business, a tentative budget of $20, 000 in 1972 for the replacement of commercial equipment in secondary schools was approved as was a tentative budget for $17, 501 among the five high schools for supplies, repairs, rentals etc. in 1972. A study will also be made to determine the alternatives of renting IBM data processing equipment and bulk purchasing of IBM punch cards for the high schools. This study was inaugur- ated after it was noted that there was a wide variety of costs for this equipment from school to school. burns out be sure to use the rub- ber washer when replacing it as this water -proofs the socket. If you are planning extensive lighting for your home, it may be best to have a competent electrician do the work. When you connect strings of lights with add-on connectors, be sure you have no more than 60 ten watt bulbs in the total string. Don't leave outdoor lighting equipment up when the holiday season is over. The equipment will deteriorate as you procrastin- ate. No iembers for HensonBrownies At a special ceremony Tues- day afternoon, November 9, at Hensall United church, two new girls were enrolled as Brownies. They were Jo -Anne Pepper and Valerie Baker. This brings the total number of children in the Brownie Pack to 24. Athletes' badges were present- ed to Lori Lovel, Karen Volland, Donna Jean Allen, Nancy Deitz, Shelley Wareing, Sandra Nixon, Becky Baker, Anna Marie Duffy, and Barbara McCurdy; Golden Bar, - Roxanne Lavery; Swim- mers badge, - Barbara McCurdy, Barbara McCurdy has received the most interest badges within the Brownie pack in her three years of service. MRS, ALICE JOYNT At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, Nov- ember 10, Sarah Alice Joynt former Caldwell, of llensall, passed away in her 98rd year. Surviving are sons; Laird, Toronto; 1)r, liarry, Toronto and Dr. Bf11, of London; also brother Harry Caldwell, of Wellwood, Manitoba, and Wes Caldwell, London. Also surv- iving are three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The body rested at the Bonthron Funeral Chapel, llen- sall where service took place Saturday, November 13, at 1.30 p.m. with Rev. Don Beck officiating. Interment was made in llensall Union Cemet- ery. Pallbearers were Walter Spencer, Eric Luther, Bill Fairbairn, Jack Simmons, Dick Welsh and Donald Joynt. PAGE 5 Besides the flowers which had been placed in Zion Luth- eran Church in memory of the late John Gackstetter, flowers were also present for the 60th anniversary of the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Ed Nadiger had flowers on the altar in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Naushwanger . Mrs. Naushwanger having been a charter member. Mrs. Louella Tiernan had a basket of flow- ers in honour of her mother Mrs, Susan Merner, who at 95 is the oldest living memb- er of the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Louis Restemayer who was unable to attend has been a member for fifty-eight years. She recalls walking to the homes where the meetings were held. Mrs. Mary Martene 94, is the second oldest living member. She also was unable to at tend. d n together. The Federal Government is putting 498 million dollars to work, through a series of specific programs, to help create jobs for Canadians. This message is designed to give you program details. WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE INDIVIDUAL We're encouraging you to act on your own initiative or through local government, local organizations and service groups to come up with. ideas for our Local Initiatives Program. For example, you may wish to develop a day care centre in your town or any number of services that will make your community a better place. There's also aTraining-on-the-Job Program that will work through business and industry to expand opportunities for those who are unemployed or have little work experience. If you have some basic experience, we've extended the Canada Manpower Training Program to help provide you with additional learning. WORKING TOGETHER WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY There's a program of tax incentives or direct payments to employers to encourage them to add trainees to their staffs through theTraining-on-the-Job Program. This will help the trainee get work experience that he can use in many jobs. WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES The foundation of all municipal activity is the previously mentioned Local Initiatives Program. This will help you support and spur community projects that will give jobs to people in your community who find them- selves unemployed. WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE PROVINCES Obviously,the municipal Local Initiatives Program will tie in closely with the Provinces. So will our Special Development Loans Program that will finance new capital works projects. We'll be speeding up mortgage approvals through the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation to get homes, student housing and sewage treatment projects under way. We also will be making loans to exhibi- tion commissions, boards and associations to get you working on multi-purpose fair and trade buildings. WORKING TOGETHER WITH FEDERAL WORKS On our level, we'll be working to give you more job opportunities on maintenance and improvement activities on Federal build- ings; transportation facilities; forest and park projects; and many others. WHERE IT ALL WORKS TOGETHER The job starts at your Canada Man- power Centre. For advice and assistance on any of the programs that you feel apply to you or your community, contact your local Canada Manpower Centre. They'll be happy to help you with all the information they have. When Canadians get involved together, Canada works. annower and immigration et immigration ain-d'oeuvre Otto Lang. Minister Otto Lang, Ministre