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ACROSS1 Overloading an outlet with too many of these could
cause a fire. 5 If you are wet, never touch _________ wires, switches
or appliances. 6 These are materials that electricity flows through easily. 9 Never use this on an electrical fire! 10 Electricity will take this path to ground.
DOWN2 Stay away from fallen power ________. 3 Never put your fingers in one of these – you could
get a shock! 4 The way to play!7 Electrical lights and cords can not be used outdoors
safely unless designed for ___________ use. 8 Never use electrical appliances in or around the bathtub, sink or __________ .11 Obey what the _______ say!
CRAFT CORNER Bird FeederLearn to care for birds by creating a bird feeder.Take a pipe cleaner and curl one end up to form the letter “J.”String Cheerios on the pipe cleaner until it is full. If you leave a little room at the top of the pipe cleaner, you can wind it around a circular object so that it hangs outside the window.
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Write to ME! I’ll write back!Louie & The Newsc/o Manitoba HydroPO Box 815STN MAINWinnipeg, MBR3C 2P4
If you will be moving soon, be sure to send me your new address.
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Think Safety!A substation is a place where transformers lower the voltage of electricity before it is sent over power lines to homes. Substations contain dangerous equipment.
STAY AWAYfrom substation fences and utility towers!
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Cozy NestFood makes this project super fun!Each child should get a bowl and several large pieces of shredded wheat cereal.Line the bowl with wax paper or foil and then add a layer of glue before crumbling the cereal into the bowl. The cereal should stick to the glue and take on the shape of the bowl to look like a bird’s nest.Add candy eggs to the nest for a seasonal decoration.
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Always fly yourkite far away from
powerlines.Always use dry string…not wire or anything metallic.
Always use wood and paper
in your kite…nothing metallic!
Always fly your kite on days
when there is no rain.Always avoid
busy streets and highways
while flying your kite.
Always keep away from
powerlines.Always callyour power
company if your kite gets snagged
in a powerline. Do NOT pull the string or climb power poles.
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Playing on high snowdrifts near hydro equipment,
could bring you too closeto dangerous wires.
Always playin a safe place.
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