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Show Bulk Rote US Postoge PAID CIort,ld UT 8401 Permit No 2 1 if i Vol. 8 No. 4 Wednesday, December 13, 1978 Construction moving along on church job A construction CLEARFIELD and rennovation project that will take several years is in full swing at the Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 E., according to Pastor Harley D. Hunt. The addition to the west of the present building is under contract Construction of Salt with Par-Do- n City. The architect for the work was Scott, Louie and Browning, the same firm handling the Clearfield High gym complex and the citys new fire building. The contractors price is just under $250,000, however the project is estimated well over $300,000 with much work being done by church members. The church members were in charge of demolition of the old structure and will also handle the electrical work, painting and other finish work. The church members are also responsible for 100 per cent financing of the project. According to Pastor Hunt the addition will just about double the classroom space available. The upper level will house a new sanctuary and the lower level will add new classrooms. Even though the new addition may be finished by late spring, rennovation of the present structure may take several years. Plans include changing the old sane- - MOVING quite rapidly now at the Clearfield Community Church. The remodeling and work will double the number of classrooms offered members, reports Pastor Harley D. Hunt. The contractor hopes to be finished by spring. WORK IS ren-novati- Winter survival Tips give EDITORS NOTE: During a two-pa- rt series we will present some ideas on Winter Survival, a consumers guide to winter preparedness. It is presented in cooperation with the Office of Consumer Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. When winter approaches, many people may feel some apprehension about a severe winter; how it could affect them, their home and their family. This guide will .help you prepare for winter and help you handle most emergencies that even the worst weather can bring. Cooler temperatures and your health Tolerance of cool tempeatures varies among individuals, just as comfort levels do. One reason given for raising the thermostat is to protect ones health. However, for most people, lowering home and office thermostats to the recommended 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 55 degrees at night will not by itself cause colds, influenza or pneumonia. Tolerance of low temperatures and resistance to winters illnesses depend on the body's general state of health and the amount of exposure to winter weather. A wet and windy environment intensifies the effects of cold temperatures and makes it harder for the body to maintain its natural warmth. Most infants can cope well with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree range provided they are kept warmly clothed and the relative humidity is kept high. Pregnant women can safely tolerate temperatures between Some elderly 60 and 70 degrees. people may have special problems in dealing with cool tempeatures, and should consult their physician before lowering their themostats drastically. Your home should be just as prepared for winter as you are. Severe weather can result in serious emergencies: storms can knock down power lines, shutting off not only lights but also heating equipment which needs electricity to operate. There may even be periods when it is difficult or impossible' to get out of the house. Winterizing the home Here are some things you can do to protect your home and stay comfortable: Insulate your house. Make it airtight to keep heat in and cold out. Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic. Insulate walls and attcis. For detailed information on how to insulate your home, contact your utility company or the Public Service Commission. Have some type of emergency heating equipment available so you can keep at least one room warm enough to be livable if your furnace is not operating. The heat source you choose will depend on where you live or whether you own a home or rent. A fireplace with an ample supply of wood is, of course, excellent. A small, d wood or coal stove is an heat source which efficient, low-comay be used in houses and some apartments. A camp stove can be used in both. Be careful. Know how to use this emergency heating equipment safely to prevent fire or dangerous fumes. Proper ventilation is essential. For detailed information on safe handling of alternative heat sources and equipment, talk to a local dealer. Check your local telephone directory yellow pages under Heating. Keep pipes from freezing. Wrap the pipes in insulation made especially for water pipes, or in layers of old newspaper, lapping the ends and tying them around the pipes. Cover the newspaper with plastic to keep out moisture. When it is extremely cold and there is real danger of freezing, let the faucets drip a little. Although this wastes water, it may prevent freezing damage. Know where the valve for shutting off the water coming into the house or apartment is located. You may as a last resort have to shut off this main valve and drain all the pipes to keep them from freezing and bursting. If the pipes freeze despite efforts to prevent it, open faucets wide to allow for expansion of the frozen water. Remove any newspaper that may be around the pipe. Wrap pipes with rags and pour hot water over the rags, with the faucets still open. Although you may be tempted to throw up your hands in despair if you find your furnace is not operating, dont; the problem may be something simple you can remedy yourself. First, if your furance burns oil, make sure the fuel tank is not empty. Secondly, check the electric switch that may control the blower or some other function of the heating unit. The switch may for some reason have been turned off. Also check the fuse or circuit breaker that controls the furnace to see if its functioning. Without heat? Don't panic check other If your unit is to sure your make gas appliances main gas supply has not been cut off. It that doesn t solve the prooiem, next check the pilot light. Instructions for relighting the pilot light appear on the well-vente- st Woman will direct games A director has been named for the CLEARFIELD Clearfield Girls Basketball program, and those wanting to help as coaches or sign up for a team are urged to contact the new head. to 6 Those interested should call Andra Yaunt, Decemof All month to through the sign up coach a team. ber, registration is being taken for the girls basketball program, and forms can be picked up at the Clearfield swimming pool, the Clearfield City offices, both stores, Greens Pit Stop or JBs Family Restaurant. Those that pay the fee and register during December will also receive a free family swim pass as an added bonus of the recreation program. The forms must be brought to the City recreation office for more information. or call 825-759- 7-- 825-41- -- 71 Send in a news tip for your local newspaper gas-fire- 825-166- 6 A Ifr ns 1iT - 44-- to V O - A. h t - tl .!- ! fc. a d, a -- .1 front of most units, If these steps do not restore the furnace to operation, call the utility company which provides service in your area. If the unit is fueled by oil, call your fuel dealer or a company that specializes in heating and cooling work. They are listed in the yellow pages under Heating. If you are a renter, contact your city housing authority or local community action agency to find out how to get the landlord to provide heating service. If possible, familiarize yourself with the basic functioning of your heating equipment. Fuel dealers and utility companies are usually willing to show customers these basics, since it may save them the time and ex- lenses of making emergency calls ater on. While you wait for help, do the following to maintain a minimal heat level : Use your alternate heat source. Close off those rooms which are not absolutely needed. Hang blankets over the windows at night (let the sun shine in during the day). Stuff cracks around doors with rugs, newspapers, towels, or other such materials. Prevent water pipes from bursting, using the techniques already described. Collect water for drinking and store in covered containers. Close the water inlet valve on the toilet and then flush to prevent freezing tuary into a recreation hall when the new one is completed among other remodeling changes. School loses light fixture in burglary SUNSET Police are investigating a break-i- n at Sunset Elementary School, 2014 N. 250 W., sometime before school Tuesday morning. Officer Dennis Jadczynski reported a cement block was thrown through the window of the principals office to flourescent gain entry. A four-folight fixture, valued at $100, was removed from the ceiling of the teachers workroom and $3 in change was taken. ot -- Scouts decorate city tree CLEARFIELD Life Scouts John a and Ray Workman, from Troop 384, sponsored by the Clearfield Police Department, took on the task of making decorations and decorating the Clearfield City Christmas Tree as a part of their community service project for their Eagle progress Della-Ratt- Lady posts bail CLEARFIELD - award. The purpose of the project is to perform a service to the community as well as to display their leadership abilities. The scouts are required to select a project, have it approved by the scoutmaster and the troop committee prior to starting it and then plan, Sandra Rackham, 32, 1284 W. 550 N., charged with second degree murder, has been released from jail on a $10,000 property bond posted by her mother. She has been held in the Davis County Jail since she was arrested Dec. 4 and accused of killing her husband. George Rackham, 51, was found dead on their front porch with gunshot wounds. Judge Cornell Jensen set a preliminary hearing request for Jan. 10. At the hearing, the judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to require Mrs. Rackham to stand trial in District Court. make arrangements, recruit, and supervise the project. The project must take a minimum of twelve hours to complete, and each must supervise a minimum of six people. Ray and John each supervised fifteen other scouts from troop 384 and also cubs from Pack 384. They met with the Clearfield City manager and others to arrange for lifts, donations of light bulbs, materials, and designed and built two hundred approximately decorations. When the tree is removed after the Christmas holidays, the decorations will be removed and stored for next year. damage. Dont hesitate to ask for help if the siutation starts to get out of control. Call a neighbor or a local social or emergency service agency. Write those phone numbers down in ad- vance and keep them handy. Keeping warm in a cold house When your house is without heat because of malfunctioning equipment, lack of fuel, or any other reason, there are ways to preserve some of the home's heat and stay relatively comfortable. Dress warmly. Wool clothing worn in direct contact with the skin, is the warmest. Do not put a layer of cotton underneath. If wool clothing is not cotton or available, heavily-layere- d Layers of protecare more effective protection against cold than a single layer of thick clothing - entrapped, insulating air is warmed by body heat. The layers can be removed as needed to prevent perspiring and subsequent synthetics tive will do. clothing chill. Eat well balanced, nutritional meals to allow the body to produce its own heat efficiently, especially quick energy foods (raisins, other dried fruits, other such foods) . Wear a woo) hat, especially when sleeping under these emergency conditions. The body loses between half and of its heat through the head. Use several light-weigblankets rather than one very heavy blanket for the most warmth while sleeping. To be continued next week three-quarte- rs ht LIFE SCOUTS John Dsllo-Ratt-a and Ray Workman have bom busy ovor-toaintho work on tho Cloarf iold City Christmas troo. Tho project is of thoir community sarvico work with Troop 334. loM iA. muirn part |