Ontario Community Newspapers

Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 6 May 1981, p. 15

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Child Safety Week Tips for sitters Child Safety Week is May 1 - 7. Nurses of Simcoe County District Health Unit are using this opportunity to present a series of articles focusing on safety for children. Remember that parents are responsible for the supervision, protection and safety education of their children. Teach them how to deal with those dangers which cannot be avoided; emphasize 'knowledge and caution rather than fear. Set reasonable limits and insist on them. Most of all love your children and do all that you can to provide them with the safest possible environment to grow in. Babysitters and Child Safety Babysitting is a handy source of pocket money and what. teenager doesn't need that? by law, no child under the age of ten can be left alone. You the parent pay him-her to be in full charge of your home while you are absent. She must know what to do, not only in normal situations but also in emergencies. Here are some safety tips for your babysitter: Your prime responsibility Never leave the in the even for a children alone house, minute. Make frequent checks on the children during the evening. In case of fire, get them out of the house immediately ; call for help after the children are safe. Call police if you suspect a prowler. Don't let strangers in, or even friends without parents permission. Keep doors locked. Do some reading about child development so that you know the special dangers for children of various ages. Be on time - it gives parents time to relay last minute instructions. Don't tie up. the telephone. Find out where the parents can be reached and keep the number beside the telephone along with emergency numbers. Write down special instructions regarding each child in the family. Be on guard for ac- cidents, burns and poisons (see other ar- ticles in this series). For your own safety - don't walk home alone late at night. Special courses for sitters are offered by local community groups. For further in- formation call the nursing division of the Simcoe County District Health Unit at 526-9325. Midland Town Centre... Help Us Uncrate Summer A tremendous selection of imported and domestic fashion fabrics at discount prices! Besides our basic fabrics. we also stock an outstanding range of bridai and. exclusive materials for formal oc- casions! MILL OUTLET 547 Bayfield St. N. (Hwy. 26/27) 726-2556 Just north of Georgian Mall, Barrie Open daily 9:30 - 6:00 Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9:30-9:30; Sat. 9:30-6:00 Bedroom blaze A fire started mid-morning Monday in an upstairs bedroom of the Champlain Road, Tiny Township home of Jim Attwood. His wife rescued their two- and-a-half year old daughter from the upstairs when the smoke detector rang. Tiny Township firemen, above, later removed a burning mattress and electric blanket. DAINTY LOCKETS } 1 PRICE 2347 to 4997 A gift that's filled with sentiment. Heart shaped locket in sterling or gold filled. Reg. 46.95 to 99.50 Now half price 23.47 to 49.97 ae A P.D. Murphy (A) Oval lockets in sterling, gold filled or multitoned. Reg. 32.95 to 99.50 Now just 16.47 to 49.97. (B) Crosses, sterling or gold filled Reg. 17.95 to 49.95 Now just 8.95 to 24.47. (C) Ruby drop in sterling or gold filled mounts. Reg. 19.95 to 22.95 Now just 10.95 to 11.47. (D) Pearl drop in gold filled mount. Reg. 20.95 to 22.95 Now just 10.47 to 11.47. (E) Sterling double heart on chain Reg. 15.95 to 18.95 Now just 9.47 to 10.95. (F) Gold filled heart with pearl on chain. Only 32.95 In Sterling Silver Only 29.95 HAPPINESS IS A other's Day From ovely Gifts for Mother (G) Diamond set floating heart. A very special gift. Chain extra. Only 29.95 (H) Floating heart, plain design in 10K gold. Only 19.95 (J) Smaller floating heart as above in 10K gold Only 9.95 (K) Double C-link chain 18 in. 10K gold Reg. 134.95 Half price 67.47 As above in 16 in. Half price 57.50. (L) Box link a very popular chain. 18 in. Reg. 99.25 1/3 off only 66.15 As above in 16 in. Reg. 89.50 1/3 off 59.15 (M) Serpentine link, fine woven look 16 in. 10K Only 29.95 Reg. 115.00 Jewellers "A NAME YOU CAN TRUST" 251 King Street, Midland 7 Wednesday, May 6, 1981, Page 15

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