FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
WEYBURN THIS WEEK - PAGE 29
School Safety Week focuses on ‘Home Alone’ children
Every year once school starts, working parents are put in a tricky spot. It can be difficult to strike a balance between work hours and school hours, and this difficulty often manifests itself in the form of a couple of hours where the parent can’t be with their child before and/or after school. Many parents choose to enroll their children in before- or after-school programs, arrange for their children to be watched by family or friends, or are fortunate enough to have flexible work hours that allow them to be available once school lets out for the day. Many other parents, though, explore the possibility of leaving their children home alone or with siblings, trusting them to stay safe, take care of themselves and lock up the house when they leave. During this year’s National School Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council wants to remind parents of a few safety aspects to consider before making the decision to leave their children home alone. Firstly, make sure your child is prepared for the added responsibility. The Canada Safety Council recommends that no child below the age of 10 be left home alone, and additional consideration should be given to the child’s temperament, maturity health as well as any legislation that may be in effect in your province. A child should not be left home because it’s the easy option or because it costs less than an afterschool program. It’s far more important to ensure that children are well equipped to look after their own wellbeing. That begins from a mental standpoint. Ask the child if they feel as though they’ll be able to handle the responsibility. Take care to address any concerns or fears they may have, and ensure that you take the necessary amount of time for the child to fully understand the responsibilities being assigned to them. For a child being left home alone before school, these responsibilities could include: fixing them-
NOTICE OF POLL Village of Lang
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) A Poll has been granted for the election of: COUNCILLOR: Village of Lang (2) Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following polling place: Lang Community Center – 306 Main Street, Lang (3) I will declare the result of the election at the Village of Lang Municipal Office on the 27th day of October, 2016, at the hour of 8:00 a.m. Dated at Lang, this 23rd day of September, 2016. Darlene Wingert Returning Officer
NOTICE OF VOTE
The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of: Reeve Councillor for Division No. 1 Councillor for Division No. 3 Councillor for Division No. 5 (2) The vote will take place on Wednesday the 26th day of October 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, Midale, SK. (3) I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Office, Midale, SK on Thursday the 27th day of October, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Dated at Midale, SK, this 28th day of September, 2016. Gwen Johnston Returning Officer
selves breakfast; packing their lunch for the day; ensuring they are out of the house in time to catch the school bus, if applicable; and locking the doors before leaving for school. A child who has a few hours after school may have responsibilities including: locking the door behind them after arriving home; calling a parent or guardian to let them know they have arrived home safely; doing homework in an unsupervised environment; and doing chores, if applicable. Children should also be taught how to handle emergency situations, including what to do in case of injury, natural disaster or power outages. The child should always have access to a first aid kit containing different-sized bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, peroxide and a digital thermometer. Other advice for parents to consider: Set firm rules for the child, with clear do’s and don’ts. This can include restrictions on TV or Internet time, what to eat as a snack, as well as general restrictions on what they are to do with their time. Keep in touch with your child — be sure that you’re available at all times by phone in case of emergency. Make sure your home is safe and secure, with as few injury risks as possible. Limit the amount of time your child is home alone to a couple of hours, at most. If it’s going to be any longer, hire a babysitter or find a before- or afterschool program that can handle the extended hours. For more information, please see the “On Your Own” Home Safety Checklist offered by the Canada Safety Council. The Canada Safety Council also offers a Home Alone program, designed for children over the age of 10 to receive training and education on best practices to take when home alone. Interested parents and guardians can find out more information on where the course is offered in Weyburn.
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL [Section 82 of the Act]
Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of: Board Member: Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140 VANDESYPE, Teresa COSSETTE, Robert SIDLOSKI, Rocky YANKO, Kathie MACLEAN, Kate
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Braiding techniques
Review Photo 11847 — Greg Nikkel
Grade 11 students Bailey Brenholen and Callyn Burns practise their hair-braiding skills in Cosmetology 20 at the Weyburn Comp School. The other students braiding include Emma Von Hagen, Camryn Brown and Katelyn McCallum. The students will learn a variety of hair-styling and makeup techniques in the coming weeks.
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Village of Lang
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office of MAYOR - Village of Lang I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following person is elected by acclamation: Mayor: Allan Broderick Dated at Lang this 23rd day of September, 2016. Darlene Wingert Returning Officer
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97
2016 Municipal Election
Dated at Weyburn, this 23rd day of September, 2016.
Whereas Kelly Schneider, nominated for the office of Reeve, and
Lisa Wonsiak RETURNING OFFICER
Whereas David Beach, Nominated for the office of Councillor for Division 1, are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on October 26, 2016.
NOTICE OF POLL
The Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 Municipal Elections 2016 Public Notice is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of Reeve for the Rural Municipality and a Councillor for Division No. 1. (2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at: ALL DIVISIONS, POLL AT: Office of Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No. 65 319 Donnelly Street, Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0 (3) I will declare the result of the voting at the polling place on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2016, after the close of the poll and on receipt of the Deputy Returning Officer’s Statement of Results or approximately 10:00 p.m.
Dated at Weyburn this 23rd day of September, 2016 . Heather Wawro Returning Officer
NOTICE OF VOTE
The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97 Municipal Elections 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division No. 3 for the Rural Municipality 2. The vote will take place on Wednesday the 26th day of October 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wellington RM Office located in Cedoux, SK. 3. I will declare the results of the voting at the Wellington RM Office on Wednesday the 26th day of October, 2016 at the hour of 8:30 pm.
Dated this 30th day of September, 2016.
Dated at Weyburn, this 23rd day of September, 2016.
Lloyd Muma Returning Officer
Heather Wawro Returning Officer