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PAGE 8A American Cancer Society receives donation , * mjPm, Jjgj SF T Hw i-v 1 mt iBK v ■ \ •• '*■■«► .<a r *< »*^ W?mr*& TSSBT" i a % ,*jyjS?Hste fßft -y <f |H J| ♦»». ys*qy|- ,lfe imt/f*. ' JjjteSfi m 'W ..,.,■■•■•:£ '* . iß‘ > .- " > |w ■ .jm~~* r^B^^s-yj., !; **-».■' ' i BJBfc ifl :, ‘ ip Xfi 4p? s| Submitted photo Fourth grade students in Mrs. Beeland and Mrs. Garrett’s class at Westfield present a check for S3OO to Carol Hayes, Co-chairman of the 2003 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The Christmas season is a time of remembering loved ones and giving to others. Instead .of drawing names and exchanging gifts this year, Westfield fourth grade students chose a charity to which the class contributed. There are several students whose immediate family mem bers have been affected by can cer. Therefore, the students chose the American Cancer Society as their charitable organization. The students emptied their pockets and gath Keep whiter tires safe, efficient By April Reese University of Georgia Every winter, many homes in Georgia fall victim to chimney fires. University of Georgia foresters say cleaning a chimney helps prevent the risk of these fires. David Moorhead, UGA profes sor of silviculture, or commercial forestry, says it’s important to check your chimney and bum an efficient fire. Give your fireplace a winter checkup “Make sure all fireplace equip ment is in good shape,” Moorhead said. That includes stoves, inserts and fireplaces. Pay close attention to the flues, chimneys and stovepipe to make sure they’re dean and ready to go for the win ter. Buildups in chimneys can cause fires. “You will get buildup of mate rial and soot,” Moorhead said. “In some cases, this causes creosote, which is an oily deposit inside of a chimney or flue. In certain circum stances, that can cause a fire.” To help avoid a house fire, have your chimney deaned. “A little bit of preventive mainte nance can really save a lot of prob lems down the road,” Moorhead said. “Typically, you’ll need to thor oughly check all of the equipment, any electrical components, the blowers or anything that might be associated with your wood-burn ing units.” Check the integrity of your chimney, stovepipe and any flame arresters, he said. And check the hearth in open fireplaces. “If you have an open fireplace, without a screen, it’s very likely you could have things that may have nested in there over the sum mer,” he said. “It’s good to dean out any nests that may be in the chimney flu, because these could cause a flash fire when you first light your fireplace.” If you use a fireplace with a pilot light or gas starter, check the fit> tings to make sure they’re working properly. “If you have any ques tions, contact someone who can come out and check the connec tions,” Moorhead said. Proper firewood: hardwoods “One of the things that can real ly help in not only safety but in effi dency, too, is to use the right kind of firewood,” he said. The best wood is seasoned because its mois ture content has been reduced through drying. Moorhead suggests splitting and stacking the wood and keeping a cover over it. With normal Georgia temperatures, he said, the wood will air-dry sufficiently in three or four months. Don’t go out and cut living trees for firewood, Moorhead said. “You’ll be better off to work on some trees that have been cut pre viously and have dried out a little,” he said “or to buy wood from a vendor.” “Green wood is going to have a high moisture content that’s going ered their coins. One student pulled a loose tooth in order to donate her tooth fairy money. Some students gave up their snack money. Others enlisted the help of their brothers, sis ters, and parents and sought special ways to earn money for tbe worthy cause. When the donations were totaled, the class was excited to learn they had collected over $300.00. Carol Hayes, Executive Secretary for the Perry Hospital and Co-coordi nator of the 2003 Relay for Life, to allow a lot of the extractives in wood to go up in smoke and form residues on flues, chimneys and stovepipes,” he said. “Over time, that’s where we get a buildup of creosote that could start a chimney or a flue fire.” Heat Efficiency “Seasoned wood is particularly important for an efficient heat source, as well as safety,” he said. “Hardwoods like oak, hickory, hard maple and pecan give a high SALE 10%-50% Off December 26th, 27th & 28th • Thomas & Friends • Quercetti • Brio • Corolle Dolls • Tolo *Alex Art Works • Lamaze • International Play Things plus Pudes • Fun & Educational Gaines • Musk CD’s I OYTOPI^V 10-3:00 Dec. 28 We will be closed on 916 Carroll St. • Perry, GA £7an 3 t’ 31St 478-988-2583 NOW OPENII THE BRAND NEW GATWICK SENIOR VILLAGE A unique senior community for ages 55 and older 901 Perimeter Road, Perry, GA - We have BRAND NEW one & two bedrooms. - The apartments will rent for approximately $377 to $430. - Features include a dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, refrigerator, laundry room w/ washer & dryer connections, spacious closets, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, covered porches, designer white kitchens and carpeting. - Garbage service is included in your rent. - Income restrictions do apply. - Apartments are totally energy efficient. New residents will enjoy a gated entry, community room w/ monthly activities, a gazebo, shuffleboard, tennis court, fitness center, nature trail with park benches and swing, resident computer center, covered picnic areas with grills and MUCH, MUCH MORE. Donl hesitate!! They will go fast!! Gall Rosemary at 478-987-7252 for mere Information. , tjjjjj TDD it 1-800-255-0056 CZX. tEfye ptuustort ptome visited with the students for the presentation of their check. She stressed to the children that the money would be used in Houston County to fund many programs that help can cer victims and cancer sur vivors. According to fourth grade teachers Glynelle Beeland and Lynn Garrett, the class received a Christmas blessing knowing that they had con tributed in making a difference in someone’s life. er heat value and last longer.” Pine can be good starter wood but bums too quickly to be an effi cient heat source. Moorhead rec ommends using only seasoned pine and in moderation. “You won’t want to go on a diet of 100-percent pine, but a little won’t hurt,” he said. (April Reese is a student writer with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.) I —- ——■■ —~aa»r 1 "mamyr-^m " m* ffl tOyiJB i- w^||RM r tak, .* r-tif-• TEWlßr^'wjinir * a < Jii* ■^*'llllll mW |f W m A Jr : . _ '*4fe JUL. h I ■HraC it' 'vBRl . x m pr|w -'MI T& X'& HI Wm ' ' --W ■ '»Pllp8BHB8HR:r ; v-XiT iHf .pHH i w^*- IrW ' iPL j JHHHH l • H% V mi Ws' "wf , JH/* x Mr- ■ imti _sl _KHHBnmmmiflßm Submitted photo Lexi O’Neal and Erica Potter are shown with Carol Hayes. Their families have recently been touched by cancer. 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