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Rotarians Play Santa PAGE 19 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6.1S78 Bob Adams, left, president of the McHenry Rotary club, presents check in the amount of $3,500 to Mayor Joseph Stanek. The money represents proceeds from the recent ham dinner sponsored by the club. This check, and proceeds of the 1979 ham dinner will purchase special gym and playground equipment to be installed near the tennis courts in Peterson park next April. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD | Safety With Snow Blower 1 The modern snow blower can take much of the flurry out of shoveling snow But this cold weather friend can cut through more than just snow According to Ordie Hogsett. I'niversity of Illinois Extension safety specialist, the main accident problem with the snow- blower is the user attempting to clear the discharge chute of clogged snow while the machine is running A recent snow blower injury survey revealed that three-fourths of the victims were cut by the auguer or by the snow blower impeller blades, notes Hogsett This same study stated that 42 percent of the accidents occurred when the victim was using the snow thrower for the first time that season And two- thirds of the injuries occurred within the first hour of snow- blower operation Mere are some safety suggestions to help you avoid snow blower accidents. Alway«<read the instruction manual and *ataLy, precautions Hirmshed w ith the snow blower Before clearing debris from the blower, making ad justments, or changing the blower's discharge chute direction, shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug Always check the fuel level before each use to avoid refilling the engine while the machine is hot Wipe off any gasoline spills and be sure the tank cap is snug If the unit is electically powered. make sure that the blower is grounded or double insulated to avoid accidental electrical shock Before starting the engine, be sure to disengage all clut­ ches and check to see that all rotors, augers and impellers are free to rotate -Never place hands, feet or loose clothing near any moving part Keep guards in place -If it is necessary to operate the engine in a garage or other enclosed place, open doors and windows to provide sufficient ventilation. -Do not force the snow thrower to operate faster than the manufacturer specifies. If you notice vibration, have the unit checked immediately 'TIS THE SEASON I t s T i m e T o D e c o r a t e T r e e A special delight of the Christmas season is decorating the tree Decorating ideas remain the same in many ways, from the time that the first trim med trees appeared in Germany The early apples, wafers and sweets as ornaments are still part of our traditional tree decorations Some families have established a collection of tree ornaments that are valuable for their sen timental attachments Other families will not settle for the same tree decorations year after year They will add variety to their holiday scheme even by changing the placement of the tree in the room If your tree will be in a corner or against d wall or window economize by buying <i tree that s shapely only on one side A one­ sided tree can be an advantage in a small room it takes up less floor space How many lights will you need on your tree" Measure the height of the tree < in feet» times the width of the tree at its widest point For tree symmetry, the width of the lowest branches should measure about half of the tree's height Multiply by three the height of the tree for the number of lights F or example. on a six foot tree that is four feet wide, you will need 72 lights to il­ luminate it effectively Shopping for a Christmas tree can be fun Artificial, cut. and live trees abound in stores, neighborhood lots, and nurseries Your family may enjoy having a living tree With proper care it will be beautiful inside during the holidays and outside for years to come A Christmas custom that is gaining acceptance in many homes is that of using smaller trees in other rooms throughout the house Family members can help create some very novel ideas in decorating them to suit their holiday mood A tree trim­ med with pine cones, clusters of berries and pods can play up the wood tones in a panelled den Jewel like ornaments can be es­ pecially beautiful on a tree placed in a formal living room Decorating the tree began over 1000 vears ago in northern Europe and has persevered as a spec ial custom * * * * The age o f man has l i t t l e re la t ion to h i s know l edge . 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