The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Local Wednesday, November 28, 2018 A- 9 Merry Christmas Wish your customers a New Year's greetings when you buy a Christmas greeting 50% Off Show your customers how much you appreciate them by placing a greeting in our annual Christmas section. Many readers have made it a tradition to read Pike County children's letters to Santa. JOHN HEURING Advertising Manager Cell: 812-789-3671 ads@pressdispatch.net CINDY PETTY Sales Representative Cell: 812-664-2359 ads@sgstartimes.com PAM LEMOND Sales Representative Office: 812-354-8500 plemond@pressdispatch.net MATT HAYCRAFT Sales & Design Office: 812-354-8500 mhaycraft@pressdispatch.net Sample Sizes ( ) 2 col. x 5" .............$52.00 3 col. x 5" .............$78.00 2 col. x 8" .............$83.20 Cost is $5.20 per col. inch Add spot color for $50 Many other sizes available Deadline: Dec. 12 Published: Dec. 19 Christmas parade Lighted Saturday, Dec 1 • 5 p.m. D o w n t o w n P r i n c et on ' s Christmas on the Farm VISIT WITH SANTA FOLLOWING THE PARADE! Parade Sponsors: ✼ Colvin Funeral Home ✼ Duke Energy ✼ Enon General Baptist Church ✼ First Place Trophies and Awards ✼ Gibson County Chamber of Commerce ✼ Gibson County Visitors & Tourism ✼ Gibson County Warehousing ✼ Koberstein Rental & Sales ✼ Nidec/Hurst Mfg. ✼ Nolcon Marketing ✼ Taco Tierra ✼ Vincennes University Stay safe when stringing holiday lights Lighting displays are one of the many things that help make the holiday season a special time of year. Often awe-inspiring, holiday lighting displays present a perfect opportunity for communities and individu- als to showcase their festive sides. Safety should always be a priority when stringing holiday lights both inside and out- side a home. The National Fire Protection Association notes that, between 2009 and 2014, fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 210 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. Lighting displays strung on home exteri- ors also can pose safety risks if homeown- ers do not exercise caution. Fortunately, var- ious strategies can help homeowners safely decorate their homes' interiors and exteri- ors this holiday season. • Choose a fresh tree. The NFPA rec- ommends celebrants who prefer natural Christmas trees choose ones with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Dry trees are more likely to catch fire than freshly cut trees. Adding water to the tree stand each day will keep trees fresh- er longer. When placing the tree, avoid plac- ing it too close to heat sources, making sure it is at least three feet away from fireplac- es, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights. • Check all lights before stringing them. All lights, including those going on trees inside a home and those being strung outside, should be inspected prior to being strung. Look for any worn or broken cords and replace any defected lights. • Employ the buddy system. When stringing lights, always work with at least one other person. This makes it safe for homeowners who must climb ladders to string lights on especially tall trees and/or on their home exteriors. • Avoid working in inclement weather. The weather during the holiday season can sometimes be unpleasant or unpredictable. Check the forecast before stringing exterior lights to ensure Mother Nature won't pose a threat. Avoid hanging lights if the forecast predicts wet, icy or windy conditions that can make ladders unstable. • Turn lights off when going to bed and/or leaving the house. Interior and exterior holiday lights should not be left on when no one is home or everyone inside is sleeping. If left on overnight or when no one is home, lights may contribute to fires that damage homes and may even prove fatal. Holiday lighting displays help make this time of year special. Following some sim- ple safety procedures when decorating with lights can ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season.