HOME Stop, drop and roll ALL CLOTHING can burn, and some clothing burns more easily than others. The District of North Van- couver Firé Department recom- ‘mends that if your clothing cat- ches fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL to put out the flames. Do not run, do not stand still. Runn- ing will only fan the flames and make them higher. Standing up straight will make the fire burn fasier. Stop and drop down to the floor or ground. Roll or rock back and forth to smother the flames. Smothering the fire cuts off its supply of oxygen so it can- not burn. If rossible, roll or rock in a rug, blanket or coat to _ smother the fire faster. Attempt to cover your face with your hands to keep the fire away from your face. When the fire is out, cool the Everyone’s invited to Lynn Valley Day party THE LYNN Valley Lions Club is hosting Lynn Valley Day on Saturday, May 30 and -everyone is invited to join the fun. "The event, which is being held at Lynn Valley Park, begins at 8 am. with a pancake breakfast sponsored by Stongs grocery store. After a bite to eat, visitors may want to consider registering for the fun walk-and-run which begins at 9:56 a.m. at 19th Street and Grand Boulevard. At 10 a.m. an hour-long parade ~ will. kick off from that location and proceed northeast to Lynn - _Valicy Park. ' The official opening ceremonies ~ begin at 11 a.m. and include an address by Mayor Murray Dykeman, the May Queen Cor- onation, and maypole dancing. _. ‘The Lynn Valley Day races will run from 11:45 am. to 2 p.m. Youth aged two to 12 are invited -to participate. Competitions in- ‘clude kid and adults dashes, three-legged races, a balloon toss, _ tgg and spoon toss and a ski race. Visitors are also invited to stop in at the Hobby and Craft Fair Extravaganza which, according to organizers, will be Lynn Valiey’s largest fair held inside the biggest tent ever pitched in the communi- ty. _.. There will be pottery, jams, candles, kids’ clothes, stained- glass mirrors and dried flowers available at the fair, as weil as plenty of refreshments served by the Lions at their cookhouse in- side the tent. Other activities include: face painting, rides on a merry-go- swing, carnival games, the Danc- ing Bear Story Theatre, the Argyle and Sutherland students’ art show, the Pepsi taste patrol and the McDonald’s Activity Centre. Popular North Shore performer Joey Hanlon will be on hand to entertain families, McDonald will share some laughs with everyone. The event will run until approx- imately 4 p.m. and activities will go as scheduled rain or shine. For more information call 987-9623. and Ronald © HOT TIPS _ North Vancouver District Fire Department burn with water and call the fire department at 9-1-1. Do not remove the burned clothing if it is stuck to the skin; keep quiet and warm until help arrives. When clothing catches fire, the fatal mistake made by many is to panic and run. Seconds count. The smothering action must be automatic. A trained, immediate response of stop, drop and roll is extremely important. The running response occurs in all age groups, but is most prevalent in younger chiidren. Scared children run to find parents or mistakenly think that only water can put out a fire, and they run to find it. Everyone, especially children, must be taught to stop, drop and roll. Parents and teachers should encourage children to practice by making a ‘weekly game of it. Make sure that they understand when and where to use this technique. Most clothing fires are careless accidents and can be prevented. Follow these simple rules: @ Purchase clothing made with a smooth, tight weave. Fuzzy, lightweight, loosely woven or loose-fitting fabric will ignite and burn much easier. @ Use caution. when using or working with any heat source or flames. @ Keep children away from heat sources such as candles, stoves, cigarettes, outdoor grills, matches, portable heaters, etc. For further information on how you can protect yourself in the | event of a fire, contact the District of North Vancouver Fire Depart- ment non-emergency number, 980-7575, or your local fire department. ‘Friday, May 29, 1992 - North Shore News ~ 49 Protect yourself, home and family with the RAMTRON Pre-eniry Alarm System ... © Portable © Wireless © Electronic with battery backup ® Stops the burglar on the outside Medic Alert & Panic Button capability @ 24 hour monitoring availability Cail for a free no obligation demonsiration The Exclusive RAMTRON Pre-entry Alarm System 929-3277 I'l’S STILL GARDENING SEASON Our Blooming Great Savings Flyer Is Out Today! 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