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CHIPS Chatter- February Our first ever Diaper Drive starts on February 1, and runs until the end of the month. You can drop off any diapers during our regular CHIPS days on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. You can donate a bag, a box or a bale (a bag within a box) of any size. Curves has signed up to be a drop-off location, and Susan Duncan (event coordinator) will also be accepting any donations, her address is 217 Pine Crescent, and you can drop off at any time. They will be g... More...

CHIPS January Newsletter 1. We are having a Movie Day outing at the Wetaskiwin theatre on Thursday, January 20! The movie is Megamind 2D, it will start at 9:30 am, and there is free admission for CHIPS members!! The Drill Hall will be open for anyone who does not want to attend. 2. Nomination sheets for next year’s board members will be posted this month on the large black board. If you or someone you know would like to be on the board for next year, please check it out! Rem... More...

CHIPS November Newsletter 1. There will be NO CHIPS November 11 (Remembrance Day), and the 18 and 22 due to Gingerbread & Glitter setup and take down. Please mark your calendars! 2. Cookie Dough Fundraiser- Orders and all money need to be in on November 15. Originally it was November 18, but that has changed regarding the above NO CHIPS dates. When you bring in your orders, please stay with the person working the table that day and count the money with them to make sure the money... More...

CHIPS Announcements: Food Bank Drive is continuing in December. CHIPS will match total donations received from members, so let's see how much food we can raise for the Food Bank together. Drop-in fees are required for December, our "free drop-in with food donation" promotion concluded the end of November. A drop in fee will also be applied for our Christmas party. CHIPS will be participating in Wetaskiwin Secret Santa Program again this year. A box will be set up nea... More...

H1N1 Decision Chart The person does not have a fever (temperature less than 38oC (100.4oF), but does have these symptoms: • Sore throat • Runny nose • Stuffy nose • Cough Probably a cold. Get some rest. The person has a fever over 38oC (100.4oF). The fever came on suddenly and is accompanied by these symptoms: • Cough • Significant fatigue • Headache • Sore throat • Muscle aches Probably the flu. Rest at home. The person has a fever over... More...

  Toys and Childhood Lead Exposure   Plastic Chart     Children may be exposed to leada well known health hazard.  Toys that have been made in other countries and then imported into the U.S. or antique toys and collectibles passed down through generations put children at risk for such exposure.  To reduce these risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls of toys that could pot... More...

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