Huron Expositor, 2006-12-13, Page 29News
The Huron Expositor • December 13, 2006 Page 29
Legion honours three Iong-timebranch.:
members with pins at special meal Dec. 7
Lights, trees and decorations are
a sign of Christmas at the Legion.
On Dec. 7, the Branch with
Comrade Paul Spittal as chef, the
Ladies' Auxiliary was treated to a
special meal along with singing
waiters and laughter.
Comrade President Mary DeJong
welcomed our Zone Commander
Kathy Murray who with Honours
and Award Chairman Olave Little
presented Com. Pat Schellenberger
with a Life
Membership. A
50 -year pin goes
to Comrade Helen Nicholson and a
45 -year pin to Comrade Dilys
Finnigan.
Branch President Gwen Harburn
donated four plants as special
draws and Comrade Olive Broadfoot
presented a basket of goodies for a
draw.
Four members from the former
Tips to stay safe
these holidays
With the holiday season around the corner, the Huron
County Health Unit has some easy tips for keeping kids
safe over the holidays.
"Pay close attention to the recommended age on toys,"
says health promoter Sherri Bezaire. "Toys meant for
older children may have small parts that could choke a
younger child."
"For children under three, do not choose toys with
small parts including toys with magnets," she says.
"And for infants and toddlers, avoid toys with long
strings or cords."
If you're lighting a fire for a cold winter's evening, a
safety gate will keep curious hands off the fireplace.
Little ones can burn their hands if they touch the glass
barrier at the front of a gas fireplace.
Make sure all holiday lights and burning candles are
out of your child's reach, and that electrical cords are in
good repair.
Each year, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children sees
kids with electrical burns from touching hot bulbs or
putting them into their mouths.
If you've bought a new big -screen TV for Christmas;
give it a solid base out of reach of your child. Each year,
over 100 children are hurt by TV sets tipping over.
Keep your television on low, sturdy furniture. Push
the set as far back as it will go.
Avoid decorating the lower branches of a Christmas
tree. Young children are attracted to shiny, colourful
things. They may chew or swallow decorations, lights
and tinsel.
While it's a myth that poinsettias are poisonous,
mistletoe and holly are poisonous.
If your child eats berries from mistletoe or holly, call
the local poison information center. Or, call the Ontario
Regional Poison Centre 1-800-268-9017.
When entertaining, keep visitors' purses and bags out
of reach. Little fingers will explore! A child may swallow
medications or play with matches.
Be sure to use appropriate car seats, booster seats
and seat belts for your children during holiday driving.
"Remember, injuries to children often happen when
they are unsupervised," says Bezaire. "Homes you visit
over the holidays may not be childproofed like your own.
At parties, designate someone to watch out for young
children."
For more information on child safety throughout the
year, call -1 -888 -SAFE -TIPS (1-888-723-3847) or visit
www safekidscanada.ca.
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Auxiliary have
transferred to
the Seaforth Auxiliary. Welcome
ladies.
Comrades Bruno and Joyce
Braecker provided the cutter for the
Santa Claus Parade float.
November membership draw win-
ners were Comrades Ron Ward,
Laurie Dolmage, Bill O'Shea and
Earl Gaines.
To comrade Lou Nigh in Stratford
Hospital, a speedy recovery.
Our sympathy is. extended to
Comrade Ken Lingelbach and fami-
ly in the passing of their wife and
mother.
At the going down of the sun and
in the morning we will remember
them.
by Ann Wood P.R.O.
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