HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-10-30, Page 7LOCK PI4RENTS
Safe homes away from
icy'Shelley McPhee
$jock Parents is not a babysit-
ting s tj,get It is not designed t The a burden
on Rl. a)7. S. It does not require special
(114440•00,S for participation_
Blot* Parents is simply a successfully
prove4program designed to provide safety
to children.
Thio was the message presented to more
than 30 adults and dozens of children who at-
tended the Block Parents information
meeting held in Blyth on October 23.
Ontario Provincial Police affiper Gary
Gailer rebuked many concerns arid fallacies
connected with Block Parents.
He assured the audience that the work in-
volved in being a Block Parent is limited. He
noted, "Simply display the Block Parent
sign when you're available."
He noted that anyone over the age of 16
can be a Block Parent, whether they are
single or married.
He further stressed that Block Parents is
not a babysitting program. Children are
educated in the schools regarding the aims
of Block Parents and .how to use the pro-
gram.
Already there are some 35 Block Parents
in Blyth. Block Parents homes are easily
identified by the red and white signs, depic-
ting a child holding an adult's hand.
Block Parents is a preventation program
designed to -help children, and adults, when
they are sick, injured, lost or in trouble. In
the event that a child runs into problems
they are taught to "Run home or to a Block
Parent's home." '
Block Parents offers an organized net-
work of places to seek emergency help when
away from your own home.
While many parents and participants feel
that Block Parents provides a safe outlet for
children who may be accosted by a stranger
or child molester, Mr. Gailer noted that the
program is primarily used by childten.who
are being bothered by bullies.
He also.••stressed that Block Parents act as
a deterrent for child molesters.
"They. ( Block Parent signs) warn -that the
neighbourhood is protected and tells would-
be molesters:that they, are being watched. It
Alk tells the bad guys we don't want you here
IF and it works.'
Mr. Gailer pointed out that if a child has
' been approached by a stranger,. has been of-
fered a ride, or has been followed - the police
should be•called. Even if a description can-
not be made. of the stranger, the police will
be on the look -out. If they receive a call from
another party, they could possibly relate
one issue with -the other. , •
He assured, "Even when a fatal accident
May .need the OPP's priority attention;
other reports'yvill be investigated. The OPP
will keep nn the watch."
Children.are learning how to use lire Block
Parent programs through special clashes in
'school. Blyth Public School principal Rill
Black • rioted that films, educational
maternal, coloring books., even 0 Block
Parents song are among the learning
devices being used. The prcrgrain•has- been
given special 'emphasis in the school with
Hallowe'en's approach:
In conjunction with the Block Parents pro-
gram, further safety measures for children
will take place at the school on November 4
when a children's finger printing identifica- -
lion program is• held. Like programs con- .
ducted in communities like Rayfield, Ger-
rie, Durham, Wroxeter, Hanover and Ford-
with, the finger printing service providies
parents and children with identi'ficatino that •
includes a special ID form, and a child's iI)
wallet card.
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Sharon Wilson and her two sons, Dean, 3, (left) and Mark, 7, (right) were among the
dozens of parents and children to attend a Block Parents Information Night held in Blyth
last week. Already some :35 residents are involved in the Block Parent program and more
participants are being sought. (Shelley McPhee photo)
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Mr. Gailer is "250 per cent in, favor of when they feel they are able to assist anyone
in need. •
everyone being •finger printed."
. "Block Parents are not liable," Mr.
He too is. a fervent Supporter of Block
Parents and the need for continual promo-
tion. The biggest problem with Block
Parents, he noted, is that many programs
are discontinued because' they are not fre-
quently used. However, he noted,."If no one
• conies 0) your house. -the program 'is work-
ing." . ,
Ile added,," You shoul(1 have uo fear of be-
ing finger printed...1f...you• haven't done
anything wrung (IT plan to 110 anything
wrong, what'sthe problem?"
• Mr. Gailer said that' a,curiununity cannot
have too many Block. Parents. Isis theory is
that the more Block Parents there are on a
street, the safer that street is.
130ick Parents, he nutec1, are not required
In maintain 2.1 -hour vigils. There is 00 Max-
imum or rnlrli111uI11 time set for f3lock•
•Parents. 1 irtiCipants are simply told, to
.place the sign in the windnu of.1heir home
Gailer said. "Should -you be held liable
because you didn't hear someone at the door
when you're in the bathroom?"
• Block Parents may set their own hours'of
participation. They are urged to remove the
sign from the window when they leave the
house, or are doing Something they feel
would hinder them from hearing sonleone•at
the door. Some examples ate vacuuming or
taking a nap.
Neither are .Block Parents required to
Leave signs in their, window overnight.
Again, it's a personal choice.
Mr. Gailer explains Block Parents as a
program of common sense participation to
providesafety for children on the street.
He emphasized the 'popularity of the pro-
gram by explaining that in cnnlnlunities to-
day, many children don't know their
neighbors. .their parents work, and Block
Parents provide a safe home. away • from
home.
UCW plan annual November bazaar
• ' • By Blanche Deevcs
HOLIVIESVILLE - The Annual Bazaar of
the U.C.W.1' of the Flolmesville United .
Ch.ursh will be held. November (i, starting at
2 n. in the Coirununity ('entre in
Holmesville.
Worship Service at Holmesvillc United
was well attended Sunday morning. Elaine
Bechtel told the children a story before go
ing to their classes. Ron Sellers and Michael
Bush received the offering.
On October 20 at the Huhnesville United
Church (=rant Alexander son of 'Ernie and
l lelen . 1 ,,bb. was baptised . by Rev. Jim
Bechtel. -
1'oi11 and 1'atrica Costello, brought their
son Kenneth Craig to thei,Ilohnesville United
Church on Sunday October 2010 be baptised
by Rev. an Bechtel. Godparents were Skip
and Laurie Reid of Goderich. Following the
sei•vice.the families gathered at the home of
Mr. 0 n Mrs. Kenneth Harris in 1lplmesville
frit' lunch.
I'he Enterprising Sc1liors rnc't on October
24 in the Comm unity in Holnesville. Bert
McCreach chaired the meeting and
Charlotte Norman played the piano. Mrs.
Norman read the minutes of last meeting
and 'Frank Yeo gave the financial report.
The cook books made by the seniors are
ready again to sell.
Marion Powell introduced her guests for
the evening Edith Beacorn and her sister,
Laura Lyons, who showed slides of a trip to
Australia and New Zealand.
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NOTICE OF POLL
Notice is hereby given to the
municipal electors of
TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS
that whereas more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices
than the number required to fill such offices, therefore polls will be held upon the
dates and at the times and places stated in this notice foo the purpose of electing the
holders of such offices.
OFFICES FOR WHICH POLL TO BE HELD:
1 representative
1 representative to be elected - for
the electoral districts of Township of
Morris, Township of East Wawanosh
and Village of Blyth.
SEPARATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE - 1 representative
for the Huron -Perth
Separate School Board
PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE -
for the Huron County
Board of Education
1 representatl'e to be elected - for
the electoral districts of Townships
of Hullett, Grey, Morris, Turnberry,
Kinloss, Culross and Howick, and
Village of Brussels and Town of
Wingham.
ADVANCE POLL - Date - Saturday, November 2, 1985
9 o'clock a.m. until 8 o'clock p.m.
Location: Township of Morris Municipal
Office, Lot 14, Concession 5
REGULAR POLLS Date - Tuesday, November 12, 1985
11 o'clock a.m., until 8 o'clock p.m.
Poll 1 - Ken Shortreed's, R.R. 3, Walton
S'/, Lot 18 Concession 9
Poll 2 - Township of Morris Municipal Office
S'/2 Lot 14 Concsession 5
Poll - Women's Institute Hall, BelRrave
Poll 4 - Tom Miller's, R.R. 2, Bluevale
S1/2 Lot 15 Concession 2
LOCATION:
PROXY APPLICATIONS:
A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the clerk not later than
5 o'clock In the afternoon of Polling Day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for
the polling subdivision In which the person appointing the voting proxy is entitled to
vote.
Nancy Michie
Returning Officer