December 2017

Important Dates

HCRS Christmas Party -December 7th

HCRS dance – December 12th

HCRS Christmas Social —December 13th

Kinsmen Christmas Movie—December 14th

HCRS Staff Christmas Party – December 15th

Quote of the Month

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”

-Hamilton Wright Mabie

HIGHLAND

NEWS A Newsletter for Highland Community Residential Services

Merry Christmas everyone from

the Community Council. Just a few words to say we are busy organizing our Christmas so-cial at the office. Come and join us for carolling and great food. I

hear a rumor that Santa might be making an appearance! Everyone is welcome to join our celebration on December 13th.

We will be sending out a memo with more details. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From Community Council

From The Executive Director

Wow, it is December already time to relax and enjoy the end of another calendar year. There are many plans for visits, and parties during the month. Hope everyone enjoys the festive season leading up to Christmas and the start of a new year. A couple of items that I would like to bring to your attention.

HCRS staff training for the fall season is wrapping up next week. This year we worked with a new instructor – Lorna MacIsaac for Communications training, and Management Staff development. We also worked with David Ryan for First Aid/CPR Training.

I encourage all staff to please take a moment and complete the HCRS Staff survey currently open on Survey Monkey.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Christmas reception hosted by the Community Council at the main office on December 13, 2018.

DECEMER EVENTS

HCRS Christmas Party!

December 7th at 7:00pm

at

The Westville Civic Center Gym

Please come and enjoy yourselves with family and friends at the Westville Civic Center Gym,

Santa will be there bearing treats.

The HCRS Social Club will be hosting its annual Christmas dinner and a dance on

December 15th!!

It will be held at SSI, happy hour begins at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm and dance to

follow. Music provided by Gerard!

Please RSVP to Alex by Nov 30, also let her know if you have any dietary restrictions!

non-social club members will pay $25.00.

Drives home will be provided by CHAD.

LET THE TRADITIONS AND FESTIVITIES BEGIN…...

Well it’s That Time Again:

Josh and I would like to challenge each one of you to decorate your

office door for the holidays. Josh will be judging on the 15th of December so all decorating must

be completed by that date. Please join

in on the fun! Sherri

Paul at the Kenny and Dolly Concert!

Staff Training!

Janice and Michelle

THE HCRS DANCE

Steven at the Leafs and Raptor game

STAY CONNECTED:

Highland Community

Residential Services 276 Foord Street P.O Box 2140

Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K1S0

(902) 752-1755 (Phone) (902) 752-4256 (Fax)

ACHIEVMENT AWARDS AT SSI

AN HCRS PROFILE

My name is Alison Gallant. I work at Summer Street Industries. My favorite activity is watching construction vehicles. My favorite singer is Johnny Cash. My favorite season is summer. My favorite book is a picture book of my family. My favorite restaurant is the Dock. My favorite foods are potato chips, avocado and fish and chips. My favorite animal is a dog. Something interesting about me is, I moved into MacBeth Road in July of 2018.

Do you know 1. According to the National Safety Council, which of the following is responsible for causing the most burns to a person in the home.

A) Improper bathtub temperature

B) Improper placement of pots and pans on the stove

C) Working on the family car

D) Mixing of cleaning products

2. When setting up a 12-foot ladder against a house, how far should the base of the ladder be placed from the wall?

A) It doesn’t matter

B) 5 feet

C) 3 feet

D) 2 feet

3. Which of the following does the National Safety Council state during Christmas time?

A) It is best for a tree to be displayed for 14-20 days in the home.

B) Lights function best on metallic-foil trees

C) Outdoor light bulbs should point downward

D) Do not use off-tree floodlights for firs and cedar trees

4. According to the study by the American Mutual Liability Insurance Co., which of the following outdoor items resulted I the most injuries or deaths in the 1990’s?

A) Lawn mowers

B) Footballs

C) Table saws

D) Water skis

5. According to the New York Poison Control Center in 2004, which hours of the day brought in the most phone calls concerning the poison-ing of children?

A) 6pm– midnight

B) Midnight—6 am

C) Noon—6 pm

D) 6 am—noon

6. Which of the following is a true driving statement?

A) Light rain after a dry spell makes the road the slickest

B) Lower tire pressure is cold temperatures provides better traction

C) When an oncoming car has their “brights” on, flash yours to let them know

D) Tailgating in fog helps a driver follow the roadways

7. According to the National Fire Protection Association, which has been the largest contributing factor for deaths during a home fire in 2004?

A) No installed smoke detectors in the home

B) No building escape plan has been made prior

C) Seeping in a bedroom with the door closed

D) Sleeping on non-fire proof mattresses

1. B—improper placement of pots and pans. The kitchen is the most hazardous room in the house. With the handle protruding beyond the borders of the stove they are either bumped or caught by clothing.

2. C—3 feet. The proper rations is 25% or 1/4. An eight foot ladder should be placed 2 feet away from a wall.

3. C—outdoor light bulbs should point downward. This prevents rain or snow from filling up the sockets with water resulting in short-circuiting.

4. A—lawn movers. Every year in the 1990’s, more than 200 000 toes or fingers were lost due mostly careless use of power lawn mowers. Almost 1/3rd of lawn mower accidents involved innocent bystanders being hit with flying projectiles.

5. C—noon—6 pm. This is when children are most active and the home the busiest.

6. A—light rain after a dry spell makes the road the slickest. After a dry spell, a light rain mixed with oils and dirt on the road which results in very slick conditions. Heavy rains wash these away.

7. B—no building escape plan has been maid prior. Throughout the 1970s and 1800s, the lack of smoke dictators was the number one contributor, but due to new laws and public awareness, having no fire escape plan has surpassed the

detectors by far.

Answers