Kiwanis hosting prom dress exchange

Salt, he explained, is not as effective in the extreme cold. We need to remember this when the temperature approaches zero.And we all know that some folks just drive too fast for the conditions and cause accidents. It is not us, of course.Halk stated that having an extra blanket, coat, gloves and a cell phone can make a big difference in driver and passenger comfort while waiting.And be prepared for a wait. During difficult weather, tow trucks can be overloaded with calls — resulting in delays that can be uncomfortable for those waiting in a cold car.Halk also advised being careful about carbon monoxide."If you've got the car running and the heater going, crack the windows just half an inch to keep fresh air in the car," he advised.Enon-Mad River Township Fire and EMS Chief Tracy Young said that in the past he has seen people not hurt by a crash, but suffering from being "exposed to the elements."

"It goes with the line of preparedness," said Young. "Have a disaster kit in the vehicle, an extra blanket, an old coat, extra gloves, scarves and ear warmers."He also recommends keeping a flashlight in the car and acquiring an emergency kit at an auto store.I think they both have great advice.Your fingers will not mind if you keep an old mismatched set of gloves in the back seat or even an old pair of socks. They just want to be warm.And while you wait, it might be good to repeat this phrase: "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?"'m not a big fan of the poet Percy Shelley, but I think when he wrote this he was right on.

A prom dress exchange hosted by the Mason City Noon Kiwanis Club will double as a fundraiser for eliminating tetanus worldwide for mothers and children.Gently used prom, homecoming and other formal dresses can be donated or consigned from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, and from 5 to 8 p.m.Wholesale Cheap Vintage dresses Online a clutch of Tracey Emins and a diamond ring as big as the Ritz. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Mason City YMCA.Dresses should be trendy, good quality and cleaned or pressed.They will be on sale from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday,Get the latest Wholesale Cheap Celebrity Dresses Online and wedding news including editors' picks for celebrity wedding dresses. Jan. 25, at the Mason City YMCA. Hemming will be available on-site.The purpose of the project is to raise money for the Eliminate Project. Kiwanis International and UNICEF have teamed up to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in under-developed countries worldwide.Bridesmaid dresses, Wedding Apparel and formal gowns; plus perfectly color-matched accessories including men's ties.Every nine minutes, a baby dies from tetanus exposure, but $1.80 protects a mother and her future children.Some proceeds will be donated to the MCHS cheerleaders for their assistance with the dress exchange.