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Choir entertains Golden Age Club Acton Freo Press Wednesday April 26 TWELVE BROWNIES flew up to Guides last Tuesday evening in an impressive ceremony staged at M Bennett school Front row Shelley Lindsay Carolynne Hoare Jennifer Kelly Tracy and Lean Marks Back row Karen Wagner Kim Arnold Heidi Sharon Gilliam Brain Jackie and Jenny McDonald Tips for babysitters ideas which save lives by Jennifer Once again many students will be looking for summer employment Babysitting pro vides students with jobs during the summer and also throughout the rest of the year The Canada Safety council has compiled a pamphlet entitled Tips for Babysitters which includes many safety tips for both the parents and the babysitter Proper knowledge and quick thinking on behalf of the babysitter and responsible parents can save the lives of children and prevent acc idents Never leave children unattended Children left playing alone can get into trouble and this is where accidents happen Matches and cigerette lighters should be kept well out of the reach of children Toys can also be a cause of accidents if not checked for defective parts Even safely constructed toys can become defective as a result of constant use or misuse Check them often for loose parts sharp edges and defective wiring Portable heaters should be kept away from the play area cur la ins and furniture Dont smoke on the job Babysitters have been known to start fires from careless smoking Those students who will be babysitting all day in the summer are often faced with the responsibility of preparing meals During meal preparation the babysitter should were tight fitting clothes to avoid contact with range elements or brush pots and pans which could result in dangerous spills Pot handles should always be turned inward on the stove so children cannot tip them In the case of a pan fire always smother it with a lid Never throw water into the pan Electrical cords should always be rolled up and kept well back on the counter out of the reach of children When handling hot pots or pans or when having a hot drink put babies in the play pen so they wont be burned in case of spills Babysitters are responsible for Ihe child the knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures can save a life For emergency help dont hesitate to call the emergency medical police or fire depart ment numbers as supplied by the parent Call the parents for questions about lesser emergencies Always notify parents about small accidents when they return For cuts and bruises stop the bleeding by applying gentle pressure with clean cloth Wash the wound and apply a bandage If a child starts to choke let him try to cough it up If he stops breathlns turn him upside down and smack him on the back Call for medical help Treatment for children who have swallowed poisonous substances can be read on the label of the bottle Call for emergency medical help If the childs clothes catch on fire show child how to drop and roll Rolling in a blanket rug or just on the ground smothers the flames Coll for medical help Put ice or If skin is already blistered dead white brown or charred call for emergency help Advance planning by the parents and babysitter in the case of fire can save lives and avoid panic for both the children and the sitter Children should know how to gel out of the bedroom if the front and back doors are blocked by smoke or flames The sitter should make sure in advance that they know all the escape options One of the largest causes of fire deaths is smoke If in a room shut the doors to stop the smoke from advancing Stuff the door cracks with wet towels or blankets Show the children how to crawl in the smoke so they can get better air near the floor Get the children out of the house and don let anyone go back in Many people die after reaching safety and trying to return to the burning house Go to a neighbour house and call the fire department Give the complete name street and town over the phone Babysitters should be sure all doors are locked and never open them to anyone The exception may be when the parent has said a caller is expected Be brief and businesslike on the phone Any con versation may be encouragement to some one who might mean harm Dont tell callers it is the babysitter speaking or any additional information Take a message and say the parents will be back Parents should provide babysitters with the telephone numbers of the police fire and medical emergency department poison control centre and the family physician The numbers of a neighbour relative and where parents can be reached arc also necessary If an ency arises and these numbers are not readily available the babysitter should call the operator Babysitting is not a Job for anyone The sitter Is taking responsibility for other people most prized possession their children They must be interested in child mature and responsible even though they arc only students they are taking on the role of a parent while on the job The regular evening meeting of the Golden Age club was held at hail Davidson in the chair The bake sale was dis cussed and are to be sold on a picture prior to the bake sale as well as on the day of the sale Tickets will be 25 cents each Several letters of corresp ondence were read lhank you notes for cards received for anniversaries Mrs Mann Never Walk Alone Climb read the roll call There were Every Mountain A Time Tor at the previous meeting Us Amazing Grace and Let Tho meeting was handed There be Peace on Earth over lo the Junior Farmers choir who entertained with Tea with homemade buns very nice songs such as You 11 and jam was enjoyed by all Thieves bolt with volts Thieves made off with a volt battery from a parked car in an apartment building lot last week The owner lives on Maria Street SPRING CLEANING TIME SPECIALS COMET 99 Compare at GLORY II RUG CLEANB can Compare at I WW PLEDGE FURNITURE POLISH Compare at Compare at 2 Compare at 72 Compare at 95 JAVEX WINDEX WINDEX 20 oz trigger bottle Compare at COTTONELLE BATHROOM TISSUE 2 roll pack Regular64 WW LADY SCOTT FACIAL TISSUE 2 ROLL PACK PAPER TOWELS 99 More Great Zeller Buys Throughout The Store I 1H 11 ft 11 Men Poplin Jekt Mtni Poly Cotton Jack 147 TwInKle Bub 2 Choice of bowl brush mop vegetable brush sponge brush 9 sleeved hooded Fashion shades DO YOU HAVE A CONVENIENT CHARGE ACCOUNT IF NOT WHY NOT ZELLERS MILTON MALL 55 Ontario Street South Open Monday to Saturday 930 to 930 Phone 8784178