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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-10-26, Page 3cr This year there will be many strange characters knocking on doors on October 31. They could range from Bugs Bunny and Cinderella to something that looks like these masks, Although Halloween is a time for the children to go out and have fun, they should be told a few safety rules before leaving their homes. Parents should be sure that their children can be seen from a distance in the costumes they are wearing, as well as making sure that the child can see well through their disguise. (photo by Anne Narejko ) Time to prepare for the ghosts and goblins Ghosts, goblins, witches and black cats are all part of the Halloween magic that children feel when October 31 rolls along. Weeks before the big day arrives, they try to ® find the perfect disguise for themselves, and the perfect pumpkin for their front step. Four of Mrs. Scratch's grade one students at Robertson Memorial Public School, are very excited about Halloween, and they have their costumes already to go for Monday night. Angela Chalmers is dressing up as a wedding barbie doll, while Jeremy Cook is planning on being a space commander. Connie Clifford will be seen as an angel on Halloween and David Billson will be dressed as a dog. When asked what they like best about Halloween, it was unanimous; trick -or - treating was the reply. "I like trick -or -treating and getting all dressed up," commented David. The other exciting part of Halloween for the children is the carving of the pumpkin, and they all like to give it a different face. Angela goes all out for her pumpkin, by carving "cheerful faces on them, and I use flowers and leaves for the hair." Not David, he likes the scarey pumpkin faces, while Connie likes the happy faces and Jeremy likes all of the faces. Angela helps carve the pumpkin at home, but there's one thing about it she doesn't like. "I don't like taking the gooie stuff out of the middle. We save the seeds and plant them in our garden when we are done with the rest of the insides," she explained. "I like making the faces the best," commented Connie. Jeremy agreed with Angela, taking all of the "stuff" out of the pumpkin just isn't for him. When Halloween night is over, children have the eating of their candies to look forward to, and depending on the child and how many homes they visited, their candy could last for a short time, or a long time. Angela estimates her candy will last her about 10 hours this year, and David couldn't think of how long his would last because he starts eating his as soon as he gets home. Connie saves her treats for recess and snacks while she's, watching television. Jeremy isn't quite sure how many houses he'll be covering this year so he wasn't able to figure out how long his candy might last him. Safety first All, four of these children are accompanied by an adult when they go trick -or -treating, which is a good rule to follow. The Ontario Safety League recommends that children wear light colors and a mask that has big eye holes so the child can see to the sides. They also recommend that the mask fit snugly so that it does not slip down, blocking their vision. It is best for the trick -or -treaters to go down one side of the street and then up the other side. Criss-crossing only leaves more chance for accidents. Teach children basic safety rules for Hallowe'en Star Wars and Superhero -types will be mingling with traditional witches, ghosts, pirates and such this Halloween. Whether you are planning to create a costume for your youngsters or purchase a manufac- tured one, the Ontario Safety League offers a few safety tips for your consideration. Select a costume that is a light colour and decorate it with reflective tape or fluorescent paint. Drivers will see the child more easily in the dark. Also make sure the costumes ars flame -resistant and short enough that the child will not trip. If a child must use a mask, make sure the eye -openings are big enough to see to the sides and that it fits snugly in place without slipping. Parents should establish ground rules for children waKnIg Halloween rounds. It is a time for good, safe fun and a few rules will help keep it that way. First, establish how far the children can go from the house, the route they will take, and the time they will be back. Young children should be accompanied by an adult, older ones should trick -or -treat in groups. Remember, don't criss-cross the street. Call on one side of the street, then the other. Do not go inside strange houses or apart- ments. It is also wise to let parents check the treats before eating any. One last tip to drivers. Despite safety instruction from both teachers and parents, Halloween excitement and youthful energy sometimes gains the upper hand. Be especially watchful for ghosts and goblins when driving on October 31. ui MICRO -COMPUTER USERS CLUB Victoria Public School Every Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM -10:00 PM Cost: $20000 Per Person Per Year f or more Irif®rmotk n tentocto COMPUTER CENTRE 524-4232 - 524-7171 - 524-7924 �.b ,.Ian Department wants to provi e best protection Subsequent to a meeting of the Huron Municipal Police Communications System committee, the town of Goderich may embark on a pilot project which stipulates that fire calls be handled through a central dispatch oyster*. Currently, five towns in Huron County, Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Exeter and Wingham, all have their police calls routed through a central dispatch system in Goderich. Town of Goderich officials would like to have local fire calls handled through the system. Fire calls have, historically, been the responsibility of the Goderich Fire Department, the firemen and their families. Six ranking firemen have phones in their homes while a seventh phone is located in the police station. The arrangement between the firemen, in whose homes the phones were located, was a loose one. Someone was always on hand to answer a fire call. However, with more wives working, the prospect of the phone being left unattended existed. Mike O'Brien of the Goderich Fire Department said that while members of the GFD and their wives were more than willing to answer the phones and have them in their homes. they were afraid that the prospect of that phone being left unat- tended might present itself one day. They wanted to take preventative measures to avoid that situation. An alternate method of answering fire calls would be preferable, O'Brien said, but added that members of the department would still, willingly, man the phones. Glen Carey, chairman of council's fire committee, said the issue is nota question of whether or not the firemen would continue to be responsible for the calls. "It is a question of what is the best system for fire protection in the town," he said. "The wives, for years, have an- swered the phones and they would con- tinue to perform that task willingly. "But now with wives working and even just going out shopping, there was the real danger that the fire phone could be unattended. We just want a better system," Carey said. Goderich Police Chief Pat King monitored the calls through the dispatch system during the period from July 8 to August 18. He pointed out that there were 84 fire calls in Goderich in 1 2 and 51 as of August 31, 1983. In his recommendations to the ' com- mittee, King said the fire calls should be answered by the dispatchers and that it would not place an undue work load on the five dispatchers. While pointing out that the dispatcher's work load depends on the time of day and day of the • week, King estimated the handling of Goderich fire calls would impose less than a one second additional work on a dispatcher based on 90 seconds per call. The town Police Commission has asked for input from the other four users and may implement the system on a one-year trial basis. The mechanics of having fire calls routed through the central dispatch system would still have to be worked out. NEWBORN NEWS OTTERBEIN Brad and Claire wish to announce the safe arrival of Michael and Nathan's little sister, Meghann Elizabeth, born October 4, 1J83, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. First granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs. Stan Otterbein of New Hamburg and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hurl of Oakville. Insured. Lucknow rate up LUCKNOW - The general mill rate for the village of Lucknow will increase six per cent this year from 14.10 to 14.95 for residential and from 16.59 to 17.590 for commercial,and business. Based on an assessment of $10,000 a public school supporter will see an in- crease of $26.27 on their tax bill this year. GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1983—PAGE 3 TO JANA NATURAL FOODS o Goderich For Your Christmas Cake ingredients At Ridiculously Low Prices Wednesday, October 28'83 Until Wednesday November 2 '83 APRICOTS 2.49 lb. MIXED PEEL 1035 Ib. MIXE=D FRUIT 1045 Ib. CHERRIES Reda Green X015 Ib. CURRANTS 1o19Ib. ODONUT(unsweetened) 1e35Ib. DATES 21;1355 e 5 Ib. PECANS 4295 Ib. WALNUTS (Ground) 1.90 Ib. WALNUTS (Crumbs) 3 5 Ib. d BRAZILS (Broken) 2:199 Ib. Jana Natural Foods 75 HAMILTON ST. 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