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Surviving The Winter Months By William White
As the temperature continues
to drop and snow falls
by the inches, we are all
reminded to respect the
prowess of Mother Nature.From young to old, we each face the risks involved with inclement weather during winter. There are ways to
protect ourselves from how we take care of ourselves,our automobiles, and our homes. Here’s a few tips from the National Safety Council:
Before driving through
winter weather, check the
following areas or have a
mechanic perform a underinsuring the following:brakes, exhaust system,front and rear wipers,heater, defroster, and rear window defogger. Check
the tires for tread wear and use winter tires if possible. Stock your vehicle with: |
jumper cables, gloves, first
aid kit, bottled water, windshield
wiper fluid, flashlight,
blanket, matches, and
non-perishable food.
When driving, “slow but
sure” is the safest bet. If
possible, delay outings
when you are not confident
in your ability to drive considering
the current road
condition.
Equally important to winter
survival is your home.
You should have your heating
system checked annually.
Change your filters
regularly. Install smoke
alarm and carbon monoxide
detectors on all floors
of your home. Change the
batteries regularly. Test
them to make sure they are
working. Stock blankets,
flashlights, candles and
matches, and emergency
foods in case electricity is |
lost for an extended period
of time. You should have a
batter powered radio available.
Most importantly, protect
your body from the very
cold temperatures of Northeast
Ohio. Hypothermia
(when the body temperature
drops below 96 degrees)
can be extremely
dangerous and even life threatening.
Keep in mind
that on windier days, the
risk of hypothermia is
higher. Individuals with
certain conditions such as
stroke, severe arthritis, and
Parkinson’s disease, and
some medications can inhibit
the body’s response to
cold. You should attempt
to limit the time you are
outdoors. Wear layers of
clothing made of natural
fibers and always wear hats
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My Brother Raymond Gaylada By Sonny Gaylada
Raymond was born July 18, 1945 at St. Ann’s Hospital on the east side of
Cleveland, Ohio. He went to Sunbeam School for the Handicapped until the 9th grade. He was unable togo on to high school because of his
difficulty speaking. He was, and still is, a very intelligent young man. He has two brothers, Sonny, who is still
living and visits Ray often and Donald,who is deceased. His mother was |
Maria Legato and his father was Andrew Galayda, both deceased also, although for a short time Ray’s mother also resided with him here at Avon Oaks. In his younger years
Ray worked for the handicapped Workshop in downtown Cleveland.
He worked there for 30 years in the payroll department. Ray’s current hobbies include watching all Cleveland sports teams, reading, watching |
TV and movies, and listening to the radio. He attends many of the planned group activities here at Avon Oaks, and
especially enjoys the movie trips, dining out trips and trips to see the Cleveland
Indians or Lake Erie Crushers in the summer. Ray has been a resident at
Avon Oaks since January 6th, 20 |
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February Resident Birthdays
Betty Kirsch 2/1
Agnes Jackson 2/4
Mina Staring 2/5
Jeanne Hem 2/14
Violet Christ man 2/18
Violet Kidd 2/24
Loa Gayle Larson 2/25
Mary Flock 2/26
Norma Jacobs 2/28
February Staff Birthdays
Tim Kocsis 2/3
Ruth Phillips 2/8
Elisha Stevens 2/9
Nichole Budzilek 2/13
Stephanie Lawson 2/13
Angel Knapp 2/16
Cathy Brown 2/25
Grant Gradisek 2/26
Many Thanks!
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