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Show Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2001 Search of an Angel State fire marshal'stipsfor a safe holiday In We wish you a very happy and your fireplace. icicles of plastic or nonleaded safe holiday season. To help 5. When the needles begin to metals. 3. Never use lighted candles insure this, we will list some fall, use this as a guide that the safety measures that you can use in planning for the holidays. As the holidays approach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people to look for and eliminate potential dangers from holiday lights and decorations that could lead to fires and injuries. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 10,800 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks, related to holiday lights, To touch the faint and weary Harriet Perkins is quite a with a Heart of gently caring. greens. lady. I was impressed by her Artificial Christmas tree thank yous in the SUN. Her The Angel had not wings of gold. When purchasing an artificial did she play a harp, tree, look for the label Fire Re- determined spirit and positive Nor sistant. Although this label does approach to life and her per- But rather gave the utmost care not mean the tree wont catch sonal trials are what makes From the bottom of the heart. fire, it does indicate the tree will Harriet the kind of neighbor, resist burning and should extin- friend and community servant To comfort yes, the dying we can love and appreciate for Bringing hope to those who live. guish quickly. to our way An Angel in mere colored Stay safe this holiday sea- her contributions I Harriet as scrubs son, it's the best gift you can of life. watched for persons in the A song of hope-t- o give. cared she give. Home. tree is beginning to dry out and on a tree or near other . should be removed. 6. Christmas trees are involved in about 400 fires annually, resulting in 20 deaths, 70 injuries and an average ofmore than $15 million in property loss and damage. Decorations: 1. Use only or materials to trim a tree. 2. Choose tinsel or artificial non-combusti- flame-resista- nt decorations and Christmas By Myrna Cox ever- It Kane County Rest was not just a job for Harriet, but rather a sacred responsibility to love and care for those who most needed her gentleness and kindness. To Harriet with love. trees. Your live Christmas tree When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles. When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators, because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly. A family outing to cut , your own or buying a live tree for future planting are two alternatree. Whattives to the pre-cever choice you decide upon, The Angel An Angel passed my With gifts of Christlike sharing. way-toda- y. In the corridors of life Where ailing souls retreat,. there May dear Angels-ente- r to touch the frail, and weak. And may her harp, play softly From the soul of sweet refrain, To give the gift of unfeigned love e And return again. yet-onc- 1ST ANNUAL TOY DRIVE ut please follow the precautions listed below. 1. Before putting the tree in the stand, make a fresh, angled cut about two inches from the ; original cut. 2. Water the tree at least once each day to assure a high moisture level. Also keep the tree away from all heat sources. 3. Never leave lights on when you are not at home. Extended use of lights will also have a drying effect on the tree. Just waiting for Santa 4. When taking down your tree after Christmas, dont attempt Jessica Smith, daughter of Paul and Jamie Smith, waits to discard it by burning it in special friend. Photo by Myma Cox. Sponsored by: 'Mjc Kane County Dental Group 355 N. Main Street, Suite 1 , (435) Kanab, UT 84741 644-41- 81 We need your involvement in this important drive to benefit our community and put smiles on the faces of children. 1 I : 7 1 Every person donating a toy will receive a I FREE CONSULTATION for Santa with her - . l in appreciation for helping this worthy cause! j 1 Please drop off your donations to the above address during office hours S 12012001 through 12212001 TTsims IFn3e22 With A $30.00 Value Each Regular priced Nat avattabi Kane County Dental is also a sponsor of the Full Do A Good Deed Contest with oltief specials a comPuter and 55, 000 Scholarship! iff Boxes and Baskets Available We will wrap them for you! This is a contest that rewards GOOD DEEDS performed by youths under the age of 21 and encourages them to In.t he Foodtown Shopping Piaza Next to Coast Gas KzHs. tf m wr vn wr Sw Call us to find out! I JffP30f0 TbzrJxi, Ecdytfrt make the right choices in life. 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