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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-10-24, Page 44 Times–Advocate Wednesday, October 24, 2007 OC TIMES ADVOCATE Editorial Opinion PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 07511 We acknowledge the Financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. Canada Jim Beckett – Publisher Deb Lord – Production Manager Scott Nixon – Editor CNA 2007 BLUE RIBBON t The Times -Advocate is owned by Metroland Media Group Ltd. Metroland 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850 Media Group Ltd. Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6 • 519-235-1331 Doug Rowe -General Manager, Southwestern Ontario Division EDITORIAL Halloween safety th Halloween season upon us, Const. i . John Reurink of the Lambton OPP is advising parents and children of the fol- lowing safety rules: • Do not let small children carve pumpkins Sharp knives and little hands are a bad combination. Allow the children to dig out the gooey insides and then draw a face on the pumpkin with markers. The adult should carve it for them. If you have a pumpkin carving knife, children over the age of five years can carve their own under adult supervision. • If you plan on using candles to illuminate you pump- kin, use tea lights as they are the safest. Place your pumpkin on a sturdy table or the floor well away from where the trick or treaters will be walking. Make sure it is kept away from flammable objects such as curtains. • Halloween costumes should not have a mask. It restricts the child's sight so they cannot see traffic or sur- rounding dangers. Washable face paint is acceptable. • Make sure the costume is not oversized so that the child could trip on the fabric. No oversized shoes or high heels. • Ensure the costume is fire retardant. Some home- owners like to put out jack -o -lanterns illuminated using lit candles near the front door. • If the costume includes a sword, knife or other "prop," make sure they are made out of cardboard and not the real thing or rigid material. Should the child fall, the object could pierce them. • The costume should have reflective tape on it so chil- dren can be easily seen by motorists. If you have no reflective tape, have the child carry a flashlight or a glow stick. • Small children should not go out alone. Where ever possible, try to go out "trick or treating" when it is day- light and in a group. After dark, they should always be with a responsible parent or adult. • Trick or treat only in the neighborhood you know. Only go to homes that are well lit. If the home is in dark- ness, pass it by. • Do not go into homes or apartments even if you are invited. • Do not talk to strangers on the street or go into cars while out trick or treating. • Do not run from door to door and don't cut across front lawns. There make be objects like a hose, rake or other obstruction you may trip over in the darkness. • Obey the safety rules when crossing the street. Only cross in well lit areas. • Children should not snack on their treats while trick or treating. Take all of your Halloween loot home and have your parents inspect it. Look for wrappers that have been tampered with, pin holes in packages, loose or torn wrappers. If your suspicious, throw them away. • Motorists — drive slower, and be alert, especially in built up areas where children may be. During the excite- ment of trick or treating, children may dart out from between parked cars. • Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. Distributed by Can.adianArtists Syndicate Update from the mayor SOUTH HURON — The Early Years Centre and the Relouw Centre in Exeter have been pro- vided with training and materials for a preschool science program through a grant by a U.S. firm. The Andersen Foundation (which owns Dashwood Industries) pro- vided funding for a science program called Wings of Discovery that will reach out to the entire County of Huron. The program is a com- prehensive curriculum - based early years learning program consisting of Ken 0 eight themes. It encour- ages young children to explore, learn and apply basic science concepts through their daily activities: the Natural World, the Physical World, and the Technological World. The pro- gram also offers the parents six science related programs to do at home with their children. Three cheers to the Andersen Foundation and Dashwood Industries. Letter from England In the past week I received a letter from Exeter, England. Tuckers Hall is doing a major renovation and restoration of their hall. The hall was built in 1471 and was originally owned by the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen. It was built as a chapel for cloth workers and turned into a meeting hall to avoid confiscation in the Reformation. Today I believe it is a private club as they call themselves a Guild. They have over 40 members and membership is by invitation only. Members have raised $300,000 and a further $600,000 is required to complete the conser- vation and refurbishment pro- gram. The letter states "in view of the historic link between our two communities, you may have some charitable funds that you feel able to give to this project." Anyone wishing to donate funds About the Times -Advocate Address & Office Hours Times -Advocate, 424 Main Street South, P.O. Box 850, Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S6. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays. 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For example, Jim Beckett's e-mail address is <jbeck- ett@southhuron.com> Our general e-mail address is ads@southhuron.com. may call the municipal office to get an address. We left home 175 years ago to make our way in the wilderness of a new land over the ocean. In all this time we never heard from home inquiring as to how we are. Or how are we doing? After 175 years we get a letter and there is no hello or how are things over there, just send money home. Purple Ribbon Month Remember October is Purple Ribbon Month. This is to bring awareness to prevent the abuse towards children. Every month should be awareness to prevent the abuse towards children. Children are one of the most vul- nerable people in our society and they are sadly the ones who take the most abuse. Let's all make an effort to make sure the little ones can start their lives off on a happy note. Everyone should have the right and privilege to be able to look back on a happy childhood. The Times -Advocate Team Publisher Jim Beckett ext. 109 ext. 112 ADVERTISING Deborah Schillemore EDITOR Scott Nixon ext. 105 REPORTERS Pat Bolen ext. 113 Nina Van Lieshout ext. 107 CUSTOMER SERVICE Sue Rollings ext. 101 Jennifer Skonieczny ext. 102 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT Manager Deb Lord ext. 103/114 Nikki Cyr ext. 103 Kelly Gackstetter ext. 103 ACCOUNTING STAFF Anita McDonald ext. 104 Ruth Slaght ext. 106 Marg Pertschy ext. 108 Heather Clarke ext. 111