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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-11-28, Page 201 1 q".4,7,..g.,91,1,1g,F,37COlinogr,./pp,o,111.y7TO.7171,0191og '•:: g • x' ,.•;;71.y.•,,F,1: re:" • • PRIMARY REPORT Edited by Patty Bennett and Nicole Labrie The Grade 1 class last week worked on our Christmas music for the Primary Choir., We are going to be in the Christmas concert. Please 1 Alal7ah Qiunnirg lite Solid Oak & Pine Furniture Quilts & Country Accessories Agents for Wro)(eter Wood Products The Bluevale Collection: 35% Discount until Christmas Wroxeter 335-6176 clothe to icfliearw. Ask any of us about vinegar eggs and what makes an egg float! We are learning about things that float and sink. It is cold on the playground some days but we have super forts. The slides go really fast these days. —Mrs. Ward Mrs. Alcock's Grade 2 class watched the video tape —Cor- duroy." They made posters, pic- twes, puppets and wrote some new adventures for corduroy Their sto- ries were exciting. —Mrs. Alcock Last week Grade 2/3 continued their Colour and Light unit. Grade 2s are having fun learning about measurement in math and the Grade 3s are continuing to improve their addition skills. —Miss Gingrich Grade 3 had a terrific time going to the Goderich airport and eating lunch at McDonald's afterwards. Going to the Goderich jail was fun. We are starting a unit on flight and some of us have won great flight prizes! We found a poem we really liked. It is called 'Cram's WROXETER COUNTRY CONVENIENCE Now Owned By :Anna May Congram & Lori Martin Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Free Coffee Flowers for the ladies! A special. thank you to,George and -carpi Orioid 8trclim At -solo -the customers whd sup- ported the store in the past and Aive would appreciate your continued patronage in the future. Store Hours: 7 am -8 pm Wroxeter 335-3446 ,!;•: e. • • JUNIOR WOW, Edited by Kathy itothhedy • Last Tuesday Grade 4 had Al supply teacher. They also Owed out their desks. They researched holidays in other countries. ltwas fun. They did a big picture. —Darcy Miller and Amy Rollins INTERMEDIATE REPORT Edited by ICithy,Kennedy In Math, both the 'Grade 7s and 8s are working on Fractions. On Dec. 4, Mrs. Jill Johnston is coming to do a math workshop on Problem solving. Mrs. Linton is coming to teach us about faniily life educe - tion. The class is divided into groups to decorate the classroom and halls for Christmas. We will be watching a Pinocchio play on Wednesday. Mrs. Creedon was here last Thursday because Mt Double- day was working in London. Last week Grade 8 started to decorate for Christmas. We split up into groups. Each group decorated a part of the room. We are now working on Unit Six in spelling and on fractions in Math. —Angela Howitt ACTIVITY MAKING DAY Edited by Matthew Emmerton On Wednesday we had several parents come to school to help make activities. They were very helpful, making bingo cards; repair- ing books, and making numerous other games. We give a very big thank g to them. SPORTS CLUB REPORT Edited by Matthew Emmerton We have had numerous new- combe ball games and they all have been very well played. The stu- dents are always eager to win, but are learning to be good sports'when their house color loses. THE CANADIAN HEARING I SOCIETY PROVIDING SERVICES 1t THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING. For more information; call us at (416) 964-9595. (TDD) 40-9644023, or write to us at 271 Spadina Road, "[brow°, Ontario M5R2V3 WATSON'S Home Hardware & Building Supply GORRIE 335-3551 CHRISTMAS WISH SALE THIS FRIDAY - One Day Only EXTENDED HOURS: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday December 1, 1989 Save 25 40% off watches Microwaves as low as $149.99 .8 Maple Syrup Drum -type Humidifiers from $89,99 ' Hockey Sticks a buy,21geti• .free maplesutter litany Indoor 0); dais" M$ ae c jams ASSEMBLY LINE WORICERS—The Wutgltam Girl Guides and a few helpers stuffed candy bgs, • • for last Saturday's Santa Claus parade late last week at the Wmgham Town Hall. May your holidays be bright and safe from fire The winter holidays are a time for celebration and that means more cooking, lots of parties and the risk of fire. In recent years numerous fires have been started by ignition of Christmas trees. Nearly all of these could have been prevented by tak- ing a few fire safety precautions, such as selecting the freshest ree you can find and keeping it watered constantly. Using electrical lighting properly and placing your Christmas tree well away from heating equipment or flames and removing .your tree promptly after *the hblidays and disposing of it appropriately also prevents fires. In the United States, Christmas tree fires have caused an average of 1 deaths, 68 injuries in and lion in direct property damage tot the per year in recent times. But Christmas trees are r only fire dangers found duringthe equip- .useof holidays. In fact, heating ment is the number one 4' home fires, makingitthidiajOifiie concern in winter . Months. There are many holiday fire dangers to watch out for and the NFPA recom- mends following these simple fire safety rules: Holiday Lighting—Take care when burning candles. Be sure they are kept well away from decora- tions her combusti, a materi- als. E eave chi: Iren unattend- ed in a room with lit candles and always keep candles, as well as lights and matches, up high out of the reach of children. Never display lighted candles in windows or near exits. Never use candles to decorate Christmas trees! When decorating with lights, be sure to purchase only those labeled by a testing laboratory. For outside decorations, use only those lights labeled for outside use. Don't overload electrical outlets and always unplug all lights before the leaving the house or going to bed. Never put electrical lights on a metal Christmas tree. Holiday Parties—Decorate with only flame-retardant or non-com- bustible materials. Avoid using can- dles during parties and provide guests with large, deep ashtrays and check them frequently. After the party, check inside and under upholstery and in trash cans for cigarette butts that may be smolder- ing. Other Holiday Fire Safe- ty—Choose a fresh Christmas tree and put it in a stand designed not to tip over. Place the tree well away front heat sources and exits and water it constantly. If you purchase a man-made tree, be sure it is labeled as fire -retardant. ' If you pip to hang stockings on the fireplace, don't have fires in it. Choose holiday gifts wisely, pass- ing up those which could be highly flammable. Kitchen Fire Safety—Wear tight- fitting clothes when cooking as loose clothes can be ignited by hot burners. Always turn pet handles in and never leave the kitchen when something is cooking on the stove. Don't store items on the stove top, they could catch fire. keep kitchen appliances dean and in good condition and -turn them off after use. Mel overload electrical outlets and don't use appliances with frayed or cracked wire. Even though you will be taking steps to protect your faMily from fire, everyonein the household, including guests, should be pre- pared in case of fire. Below is a list of general fire safety information, but forlurther information, contact the local fire department. Smoke Detectors --you should have at least one on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area. Install and clean them according to the manufactur- er's Instructions and check and ••• replace your cletedor lratterftes according to instructions .at 'least once a week. and replace 4he, batter- ies at least once a year.„ • . Home Escape Pline-Every'fami- ly should have an escape, plan that is rehearsed frequently .by each member of the family Each Dersisn should know two ways Out a every room and should know what to do in case of fire. Choose a meeting place outside, a safe distance from youthome and make sure everyone knows Mmeet there after escaping the ,fire. Pest emergency telephone numbers ina central location anditeaCkyoung children how to call for emergency help. Once out of thrift:stay bin, do not go back into a burning building for anything. • Crawl low under smoke -4f you must escape through a smoke-filled room, be sure to crawl in the floor beneath the smoke. Theair 19 deep- er,andi9geleir, -Ahem Stop, drop and roll—If your clothing catches fire, stop, .cover your face with your ,hands,,drop to the floor and ma to, extinguish the flames. Never run, the4tir.will only feed the flames., . Elderly urged to use medications cautiously Elderly people represent just under 10 per cent of our popula- tion, but they receive 25 per cent of all prescriptions. It is not uncommon for older patients to take between three and 12 different drugs at the same time. Many live alone, without family support, in times of illness. Errors in dosing, timing, and sequencing of medication are not uncommon among this group. To get the best results from medicines, many safety steps must be taken. Medicine can be more harmful than helpful to the user's health if not used properly. Non-prescription or over-the- counter drugs are mainly to relieve symptoms, not to cure illnesses. If you are taking prescription drugs, always speak with your pharmacist or physician before buying and using an over-the-counter drug. Use these drugs for only a short time, and if relief is not obtained, see your doctor. Read all the information on the label before taking your prescrip- .11.1.1•6.111111.16 OPEN HOUSE Dec. ist to Dec. 3rd • Gift Baskets • Maple Candy • Ceramics • Pinecone Crafts • Flower Arrangements Cis, gift for everyone! Hew* ist. 12 noon - 9 2110, 4arn to(J :3rd , 11 amtospm m boy or Ord* * Ipattlat 4 Or 3 And sidithe it% OIL *Mk (Itt ysozaite •.1, 6 tion or over-the-counter drug, and follow instructions exactly. Alcohol should never be taken with other drugs, prescription or otherwise, as it interferes with the breakdown of many drugs and may impair vision, balance and change the effectiveness of the medication. When your physician prescribes a drug, discuss why it should be used, and how and when it should be taken. Review with your doctor its use in combination, with any other prescriptions, cold remedies, pain relievers, or alcoholic bever- ages you may use. Taking several different drugs at the same time increases the risk of drug interac- tions and side effects. Saving partially -used prescrip- tions for the next time" is not advised. If the prescription is for an acute condition such as a cold or infection, it should always be used completely within the duration of the prescription and not just mull your feel better. Store medications in their origi- nal containers with the correct labels, and in a cod', dry place, Some medications such as -antibiot- ic suspensions should be stOtecl in the refrigerator. Any *tarot - ties of prescription or non-prescrip- tion drugs that are left over can be returned to your pharmacist for safe disposal. When buying non-prescription medication, check the expiry date on the box or imprinted on the crimped, flat end of tubes of oint- ment. If opening child -resistant pill vials is a problera, request another type of container from your phar- macist. If appropriate, use daily or weekly medication reminder con- tainers and label each slot. Normal aging changes the ability of older patients to Metabolite, dis- tribute and excrete drugs from the body, and may increase the sensh tivity to drug side effedis,Repett td your doctor any possible side effects: confusion, falls, depression, drowsiness, dizziness, and change in body functions.