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The Citizen, 1985-10-23, Page 32neighbourhoods. They are willing to take some responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. They may be strangers to a child, but to most children Block Parents are known as "safe strangers". "Safe Strangers" who are willing to help them if or when they are needed. To all Block Parent organizers and those block parents quietly doing their part in the community, the board of directors of the Ontario Block Parent program give their thanks for your participation. Ray mcKay, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Buffalo Sabres, the California Golden Seals was in Blyth to demonstrate training techniques for coaches and players on Monday night. Representing the firm Fundamentals In Action which makes use of former professional players to teach minor hockey players, Mr. McKay will return later in the year to see how local students are progressing. C>-- Stars of C Watch for the mgrrviiN,„*. 101.1 1 _ = Timely gi Nov 6th. fts for hristmas _ ,..., family flyercoming ...,_. the whole . Q ..i Sale prices in effect until Dec. 31st., 1985 at participating Co-ops. Insulated Coveralls for extra warmth Nylon lining and polyester inter- ling and polyester/cotton blend shell. Heavy duty front zipper. Navy Sizes Reg. S-XXXL and Tall. M-XL 546-000 Universal 300 Watt Heated Waterer Model CSE 300 is simple to set up. Features exclusive porce- lainized steel trough and rigid waterproof styrofoam insulation for ice-free water 532-039- Green Patch 8" high work boot with steel toe and steel plate. CSA approved - use with confidence on work- sites. Sizes 6-13 (no 12 1/2 ). 549-(920-933) Designed for areas where there is fluctuating or high voltage pro- viding longer life than standard voltage bulbs. 40 watt. 587-204: 60 watts 587-205: 100 watts 587-206. 2/pkg. Insulated Work Boot 39 95 Pr. Co-op Rural Bulb Frosted Light Bulbs 2 49 Pkg. 219 IN Ea The Farm Store... aitd nton..2.! FROM 39 " Ea. BELGRAVE CO-OP Hwy. #4, Belgrave 357-2711 523-4454 Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m. -5p.m. Sat. 9 - 12 noon AUBURN CO-OP County Rd. #25, Auburn 526-7262 Mon.- Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 Sat. 9 -12 noon PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1985. October 21-27 is National Block Parent Week In Ontario and across Canada, whenever they display this unique October 21- 27 is being celebrated as sign. National Block Parent Week. Block Parents recognize that they Today the BoardofDirectors ofcan make a difference to what the Ontario Block Parent Programhappens or doesn't happen in their Inc., announces that the total number of Block Parent Programs organized in our Province has reached a new high. There is now a total of 310 of these safety and crime prevention pro- grams serving more than 400 communities in Ontario. During the past year 50 new programs have begun throughout the province, many in small towns and villages following the lead of their larger neighbours. Residents of these communities realize that crime is not limited to large cities and towns. Althbugh the Block Parent pro- grams in Ontario are co-ordinated by a provincial Board of Directors, each local program operates independ- ently. Each program is organized by volunteers from the community with the co-operation of their police force, boards of education and municipal government. Each program is funded through the efforts of its members and with contributions received from the general public, local businesses and service organizations. The Board of Directors of the. Ontario Block Parent Program Inc., is extremely pleased with the way the program has continually grown and expanded during the 17 years since its inception. The Block Parent program began in 1968 as an ideainthe mindsofa few London residents concerned with the safety and protection of the children of that city from crimes being perpetrated against them. Crimes of abduction, molestation and even murder. From that idea, the Block Parent program has become a fact in over 1000 communities across Canada. Communities that range from major metropolitan cities to small villages and hamlets. From Leamington to Yellowknife and Victoria to Halifax the red and white sign, showing an adult holding the hand of a child, has become a familiar sight along our streets. The people behind the signs in all of these communities have agreed to make themselves and their homes available as places of refuge, protection and help to those in dangerous or frightening situations, Swimming pool Continued from page 7 and the Lions have already been given an agreement by the various councils that they will absorb any operating deficit after the fully-paid pool is turned over to the recreation board. Paul Mutter concluded: "If the people out there don't qant the deficit on their taxes then it seems to me that they should find some way that it doesn't have to be." The solution when the arena was built, he pointed out, was the catering group. Classified Ads 523-4792