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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-10-25, Page 6Continued from page 1centres throughout the county,because the same safety risks don’tusually exist in country trick-or-treating.“Generally speaking, in the country, if a child is going trick-or- treating, they’re going house-to- house with their parents, so they are safe,” she said. The OPP covers much of the ground that other organizations do, but Van Mierlo says her presentations deal with the rules of the road as well. “We tell them to cross at intersections as opposed to zig- zagging back and forth across the road. We remind them that motorists might not see them, so to make sure they have some type of reflective material on their costume,” she said. OPP aren’t the only people busy keeping the area’s children safe. Rob Snell, principal of Grey Central Public School, ensured that safety tips for Halloween were a central theme of the school’s newsletter for the month of October. The newsletter asked that children do not bring in treats from home due to the children in the school with different allergies, saying that the children will be provided treats from the staff on Halloween. The school will also be holding a school-wide orange and black day that day. The newsletter tells parents to make sure their children know the location of local Block Parent homes, so if they do get lost, they have a safe place to go. In addition, they had tips on fire- proofing hand-made costumes. While store-bought costumes usually label whether they are flame- resistant or not, home-made ones can be flame-proofed by dipping thefabric in a solution of 2.5 litres ofwarm water and 200 millilitres ofborax and 85 millilitres of boricacid.Finish the process by drip drying the costume and ironing it in order to keep it flame-resistant. If the costume is being reused, this would have to be done every washing. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office reminds that keeping children away from flames is a must, leading to alternatives of lighting jack-o- lanterns. Using a battery-operated light in a pumpkin rather than a candle can be a much safer alternative. If a candle-lit jack-o-lantern is unavoidable, make sure it is placed in a sturdy location, where it will not fall over, and where it won’t come in contact with any fabrics. For instance, if the pumpkin is inside, keep it away from the curtains, and if it is outside, be sure to place it in an area where children won’t be walking right by it, where there costumes could possibly brush against the flame. Child Find Ontario, as it does every year, has released rules for both children and adults to follow to keep safe during the annual night of make believe. Motorists are reminded to watch for children darting out between cars, to drive with caution and to be conscious of children crossing the road and to have patience and continually check blind spots when turning or reversing. Children, as always, are instructed to travel with an adult if under the age of 12, or to travel in a group or with a buddy. When trick-or-treating, a route should be planned out ahead of time.That way, a return time can beestablished.Parents should know the names oftheir children’s friends going into thenight. They should also provide their children with a flashlight. Children should be instructed to stay on well-lit streets. Also, they should only stop at familiar houses and avoid unsafe dimly-lit streets. Children should be instructed to never enter anyone’s home. A few costume tips to help your child to see and be seen is to substitute make-up for a mask wherever possible, so as to not impair the child’s vision. In addition, reflective, non-flammable clothing is a good idea, especially if the costume is dark.Make sure children stay on thesidewalk, and not walking on theroad. In addition, instructing yourchildren to walk on the left side ofthe road is a good idea. They will be facing traffic, ensuring that they are aware of their surroundings. Plus, they should always be walking, not running. Children should always bring their candy home before they eat any of it so an adult can inspect it before consumption. And finally, children should always know their own phone number, address and their parents’or guardians’ full names. And for all you adults out there looking to have some Halloween fun this year, remember to assign adesignated driver if alcohol will beinvolved in your costume party.PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007.OPP instruct children on rules of the road Continued from page 1 a few times a year depending on the issues. So we thought it would be a fun, informal way to get people connected and to get mayors and reeves to show their support for the United Way at the same time.” Payne said that Goderich was a nice central location for the event, politically, because that’s where the incumbent warden is from. “All of the mayors and reeves have committed to the event, so each municipality in the county will be represented. This year, it’s being hosted in Goderich, only because the incumbent warden is in Goderich,” she said. “So next year, it may move. If the new warden is in Clinton, then we’ll hold it there.” Payne said that some of the dignitaries were harder to convince than others, without divulging any names, but that in the end they were won over because they knew they could trust the United Way. “They know that we’ll make sure they’re taken care of,” she said. “It’s not a beat up your local dignitary night, it’s to have some fun and raise some money for the United Way at the same time.” The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 390 Parsons Crt. in Goderich. The cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling (519) 524-7900 or by e- mailing huronunitedway@tcc.on.ca. The Huron United Way is asking that you RSVP by Nov. 7. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH The Poppy Campaign money collected in 2006 was $4,256.00 THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT POPPY ACCOUNT Bank Balance Sept. 30/06 $2258.08 Collected in 2006 Campaign 4256.00 Total $6514.08 EXPENDITURES Poppy Supplies 550.50 Printing & Advertising 478.03 Posters, Poems & Essay Contest Prizes 755.78 Parkwood Hospital Visit & Bursary (Veteran's Comfort) & Charitable Foundation 2362.94 $4147.25 TOTAL RECEIPTS $6514.08 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4147.25 BANK BALANCES SEPT. 30/06 $2366.83 Poppy Chairperson Donna Govier would like to thank all who made the 2006 Campaign the success it has been, final calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $4,256.00 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 2007 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their continuing support: A. J. Riley ARC Water Anderson Salvage Atlas Tanning Auburn Lions Club Bainton Ltd. Bainton's Old Mill Ltd. Bev and Alex Blair Bill Dougherty Bill McDougall Bulldozing Blyth Apothecary Blyth Beavers, Cubs & Scouts Blyth Building Supplies Blyth Centre For The Arts Blyth Christian Reformed Church Blyth Construction Blyth Decor Shoppe Blyth & District Fire Department Blyth General Store (Pappco) Blyth Inn Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420 Blyth Legion Br. 420 Blyth Lions Club Blyth Masonic Lodge Blyth Printing Blyth Public School Blyth Vet. Services Brent Brooks Construction Burkholder Auto Body Carman Riley Transport Ltd. Chamney Sanitation Chauncey's Derwin Carter Trucking Don McAdam Trucking Elliott Nixon Insurance Brokers Ltd. Ferguson Transport G.L. Hubbard Ltd. George Radford Construction Grand View Restaurant Grant R. Sparling Green Gallery Greyhaven Gardens Harvey Bernard Londesboro Co-op Howson's Mills Hullett Central Public School Hullett Masonic Lodge Huron Bay Co-operative (Auburn) Huron Pioneer Threshers Huron R.C.N.A. Huron Tractor Ltd. J. & H. Campbell Transport Jack’s General Repair Janet Scrimgeour Jim Anderson Sanitation Johnston Cabinetry Kay Hesselwood Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Lee's Service Centre Londesboro Lions Club Luann's Country Flowers MGM Townsend Tire Maitland Transport McClinchey South End Auto Municipality of Central Huron Murray Nesbitt Nature's Nest Nicole's Hairstyling Radford Farm Equipment Rob Radford Farm Machine Repairs Rosco Haulage Scrimgeour's Food Town Spa Essentials Steve Radford Ontario Used Parts Sticker's Family Restaurant Supreme Concrete The Barber Shop The Citizen The Old Mill Tom Duizer Plumbing & Heating Township of North Huron Village Barber Watson's Livestock Wes Wilson Trucking Wm. Hallahan & Sons Construction Ltd. The Legion has a supply of hospital beds, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in our district who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes out to all the Businesses, Clubs and people who have supported The Blyth Legion Branch 420 Poppy Campaign in the past. Also thanks to the Legion members who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy campaigns ever. Poppy Week will start October 27th to November 11th. Yours truly, Poppy Campaign Chairperson Donna Govier Campaign Assistants - Darrell & Shirley Wood RSVP by Nov. 7 Brian Henry, Canadian writing and editing guru, is stopping by Goderich for a workshop. On Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Bedford Hotel, Henry will host How to Build Your Story, plotting novels and writing short stories. The seminar will go from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $33 in advance or $36 at the door. Henry has been a book editor and creative writing teacher for a quarter of a century. He is currently teaching at Ryerson University and George Brown College. He has led writing workshops all over North America and many of his students have gone to get published. Henry will provide tips on plotting novels as well as writing short stories. He plans on covering everything from “seat of your pants” plotting to where and how to get your stories published and how to win contests. All of the skills will then be applied to your individual writing. To register for this seminar, email Henry at brianhenry@sympatico.ca or call Debbie Bauer at 519-529- 7820. Writing workshop in Goderich