The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-10-24, Page 29PAG A--GODERICH SI
NAI -STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1984
Halloween safety tips
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Halloween is the biggest night of the year
for many of our young ones. Before children
set out trick -or -treating, review their Hallo-
ween safety rules. It is better to do this over
the days leading up to the big night —
children who are anxiously awaiting friends
are unlikely to give their full attention to
your last minute warnings.
Remind children to stick close to their
group of friends, even if this means waiting
for a straggler; never enter cars or strange
houses; trick -or -treat down one side of the
street, then the other — no criss-crossing;
use sidewalks, and if there are none, walk on
the left side of the road facing traffic; for
youngsters who will not be accompanied by
an adult, parents and children should
together map out • a safe route to avoid
strange and uninhabited areas, and set a
time limit; and warn children not to nibble
until after their candy has been inspected by
Mom or Dad. Some parents find that serving
dinner before trick -or -treating helps to
avoid the temptation of snacking en route.
Costumes should be designed with safety,
as well as creativity, in mind. To improve
visibility on the street, have each child
carry a flashlight and attach retro -
reflective tape to their costumes. The tape
can be purchased at most sporting goods
stores; any left over can tge put onto
schoolbags, rainwear and bicycles.
Costumes should be short enough to avoid
a tripping hazard, preferably no longer than
knee-length, and close -fitting. In billowy,
tattered outfits children risk catching the
fabric on bushes or fences, or brushing
against the open flame of a jack -o -lantern.
Shoes should be comfortable and well -fitted
— flippers, floppy clown shoes and high heels
contribute to sore feet, falls, spilled treats
and tears.
Masks with narrow eye slits hinder a
child's ability to see oncoming traffic,
curbs, or obstructed pathways. Make-up is a
better idea and More fun for the child. If a
mask must be used, enlarge eye -holes and
tighten the mask so it will not slip up and
down.
Props, life swords, magic wands and
laser guns, add to the Halloween gaiety, but
be sure your little one, in his quest for an
authentic -looking costume, has not left
home with a real knife. Be sure too, that
props are made of pliable materials that
will not cause injury if your child tumbles
onto them.
Fires do not take vacations Halloween
night. To prevent clothing ignitions, hand-
made costumes can be flame -proofed; dip
fabrics into a solution of two quarts (2.5L)
warm water, seven ounces (200mL) borax
and three ounces (85mL) boric acid; drip
dry and iron. To preserve flame resistancy,
this must be repeated after each washing. If
costumes are store-bought, be sure they
bear the flame resistant label.
Motorists are urged to exert caution
Halloween night. To be sure, some children
will not have been briefed on safety issues
and there will be a little goblin dressed in
black, not readily visible, or a pirate darting
from one house to the next, criss-crossing
the street, or a hobo daydreaming of candy
kisses and potato chips, oblivious to his sur-
roundings.
Home -owners should check their property
for toys or fallen branches that could trip a
child. Give out treats that have been com-
mercially manufactured and wrapped, and
keep porches and stairways well lit.
Parents — you can share in the Halloween
fun too by escorting children door-to-door.
Upon your return, be sure to check all
treats, throwing out all unwrapped or loose-
ly wrapped candy, washing fruit well and
slicing it into small bits before serving it to
your child.
Time to review safety rules
Halloween is the biggest night of the year
for many of our young ones. The Canada
Safety Council suggests that parents and
children take the following safety precau-
tions for a safe and happy night of trick -or -
treating:
1. Costumes should be light-coloured,
flame -resistant, and worn with retro -
reflective strips so that drivers can see
children as they make their rounds.
2. Costumes should be short enough that
they won't cause tripping.
3. Make sure face masks don't block vi-
sion - enlarge eye -holes if need be. Make-up
is preferred.
4. Carry a flashlight to see better and to be
better seen.
5. Travel in groups of four or five and stay
with the group. Young children, should be ac-
companied by an adult.
6. When knocking on doors for treats, first
call along one side of the street and then the
other. Don't criss-cross. Cross the street on-
ly at intersections'or crosswalks.
7. Don't go into the car, home or apart-
ment of any stranger.
8. Set boundaries within familiar
neighbourhoods and a curfew.
9. Make sure your children know where
the Block Parent houses are located on their
trick -or -treat route.
10. Warn children not to eat any treats un-
til they have been checked by an adult.
Throw out anything that is unwrapped or
loosely wrapped, and wash fruit well and cut
it into small pieces.
Let's do our best to make Halloween night
a happy occasion for every child.
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My name is Rebecca Harrison. I would
like to join your birthday club. I was one
year old yesterday, October 23. Thank you.
Rebecca
Dear Captain Comet:
How old are you? I am great. I just had, my
fifth birthday on October 21 and boy am I
growing! We are having a lot of fun in our
new house in Saltford. Dan and Deb, my
Dad and Mom, Angie , Darryl and I are well
and having a great time. See you next year.
I'll be good.
Love Scott Duncan.
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We are Jay and Adam Graf and we would
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This is our big sister Nicole.
Love Jay & Adam
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My name is Nicole Kingsley. I was four
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I live in Goderich with my dad and mom,
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Last Saturday I had a Cabbage Patch
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Bye for now,
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