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The Hon.' John Rhodes, Ontario minister of housing. will speak on the Problems of Housing in the Province of Ontario at a public meet- ing at Wilfrid Laurier Uni- II“ [rItlTIi" Have all family members meet at a pre-arranged place for a head count. Never go back into a bum- ing building. Place your call to the Fire Depart- ment (Telephone-NI) from a neighbour's phone. Bums or exposure to smoke require immediate medical attention. - For a free pamphlet on Planning Your Escape - write "Hot Stuff" Waterloo Fire Department. If exit is impassable from upper floor levels, wait until fire fighters arrive with the necessary equip- ment to assist in rescue. Any window in a bungalow will offer an emer- gency exit, providing it is large enough. In a multi- storied dwelling, upstairs windows may lead to a refuge point, otherwise it is a good idea to equip rooms upstairs with escape ladders. Always open the door an inch at a time. Keep your body braced against it, be ready to shut it if you feel pressure or a hot draft. If not, you can attempt to escape via the hail and or stairs. Don't waste time in escaping, your bowling trophy is not worth a human life. Keep low, the air is better near the floor. A towel around the nose and mouth, will help cut the overpowering smoke. In the event of fire, alert everyone. If you sense fire, or hear your alarm, shout warnings to others. This is the time to decide on your escape route. Keep in mind that heat and toxic gases fill stair- ways and halls very quickly. Never open a door that feels hot, the other side might prove impass- able. If the top of the door or the door knob feels hot, call to others to keep doors shut and use emergency exits. It is an asset to have windows, including storms and screens easy to open and large enough to crawl through. . If breaking-a window is necessary, shield your face when smashing it, and remove remaining pieces. In order to delay the spread of fire, includ- ing lethal smoke and gases, sleep with all doors closed. Remember, most deaths are caused from smoke and toxic gases not heat. With or without smoke detectors you must be ready in the event of a fire. It is important that all members of the household can escape to safety. Regular tire drills are important. Start with a map of your house, pointing out exits and alternative routes that would serve for escape. Don't forget to educate your baby sitter and overnight guests with regard to emergency exits. Rhodes talks at WLU Decide in advance who will aid babies, invalids or the elderly in escaping. A column on fire salary by Waterloo fire prevention Mice: Bob Beckett. _ Last year over ”Ontario residents perished in residential fires. Most home fires occur between midnight and 6 a.m. This is the most critical time, simply become a fire could go undetected until it is too late. Smoke, toxic gases and heat rise quickly to block off obvious escape. A product of Combustion Detector (Smoke Detec- tor) is the best term of early warning device for the home today. It will detect a fire in its early stage and provide you and your family with adequate warning, to allow for escape. Next Article - "Smoke Detectors" For those cold morning starts callus . . . We've got a cure We accept most motor League Vouchers. Motor-Tuneups - Brake Service - General Repairs versity Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Mezzanine of the Din- ing Hall Building. The public is invited to this event spon- sored by the PC Campus Association. The program is heard Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. on CKLA-FM. Guelph: and Campus Conversation, a weekly 15-minute interview program produced by the information office of Wil- frid Laurier University, is now heard weekly on FM radio stations in Brantford and Guelph and begins Feb. 27 on CKTB-FM, St. Cath: annes. Recently faculty mem- bers have discussed the truth behind the Bermuda triangle, the meaning of the recent Quebec election and how pension plans may produce disappointing re- sults for many Canadians. a radio announcer and newspaper writer before joining WLU 11 fears ago. On the program, faculty members discuss issues of the day and matters of gen- eral. interest with host Richard K. Taylor, the uni- versity's information direc- tor. Mr. Taylor worked as That decision is subject to approval of both the 1977 budget and the parents concerned, and the avail- ability of space and quali- fied staff. The board also approved in principle introducing a French immersion pro- gram at the grade I level next year in a limited num- ber of schools. _ WLU has ' llllllllllllll radio program ll been regarded as" highly successful in two previous reports presented to the sons. The program, which teaches 700 participating students totally in French for 30 minutes per day. has -. ""--"'"-'"'-.. v --. - .-.. . v“ Pilot Fr” dh -t' l" s" - "-. ", , d d French language imtruc- dents mull be taught " irrtheeiemeatarrichoots. the establishment of a bi- tion in some regional puts per cent in French'and so Pierre Butte: qtethesman lingual program for stu~ lic elementary schools per not in English. Cur- for the group, said Thurs- dents in grades 1 to tt who will increase as a remind rieulnm material costs for day he was pleased with desire it and that the pilot a Waterloo County board the program would be more the "very fair, very equitg program be made general- of education decision thancovered byaprovincial able solution." His com- ly available to all elemen- Thursday. grant and no additional mittee had also proposed tary students. A pilot French program, staff is needed. - currently being taught in V _ Assuming the same num- grades 2 and 3 in six ele» ber of students Were in- mentary schools, will be volved each year, an esti- " extended tograde5, mated as, along with the - - - _ A - inally sbheauled to be phaii- ed out due to financial rea- The participating stu- THE TREASURE TROVE 16 Union St. E Watevlon Mrti773 Waterloo County OPEN MON. - SAT. 10:00 - 5:30 at 9:30 p.m. Thursdays on CKPC-FM, Brantford. The St. Catharines station will air the program Sundays at 9:15 a.m. _ The citizens Committee for Elementary French Instruction met with the board Feb. 3 urging in- creased French instruction riculun material can: for the program roan be more than covered by a provincial grant and no additional staff is needed. - Assuming the same num- ber of students were in. volved each year, an esti- mated 285, along with the same basic costs, the rev- The recommendations came from a joint board - citizens group committee which met over the past two weeks. The pilot program too wouidn't pose an additional burden to an already finan- cially troubled board since the funds have been in- cluded in the proposed 1977 base budget unveiled Thursday. exceed expenditures each year as long as current pro- vincial grant regulations apply. All Sales Final No Credit Cards Please On Sale Items Schweitzer Shoes Wm carom... W, Fatwa-y ai. um . no. s Ltd. _ 15 King Street N. 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