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trae ASE SE i Se. iii oR. a 8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. October 10, 1984 Make this Halloween a safe one Kids: never enter cars Hallowe'en is the big- est night of the year for many of our young ones. Before children set out trick-or-treating, re- view their Hallowe'en 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 unin- hibited areas, and set a time limit; children not to nibble until after their candy has been inspected by Mom and Dad. Some parents find that ser- ving dinner before trick- or-treating helps to and warn avoid the temptation of snacking en route. Costumes should be designed with safety, as well as creativity, in mind. To improve visi- bility on the street, have each child carry a flash- light and attach retro- reflecting tape to their costumes. The tape can be purchased at most sporting good stores; any left over can be put onto schoolbags, rain- wear and bicycles. Costumes should be short enough to avoid a tripping hazard, prefer- ably no longer than knee-length, and close- fitting. In billowy, tat- tered 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 ob- structed 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, like swords, magic wands and laser guns, add to the Hallo- we'en gaiety, but be sure your little one, in his quest for an authen- tic 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 Hallowe'en night. To prevent cloth- ing ignitions, handmade costumes can be flame- proofed: dip fabrics into a solution of 2 quarts (2.5L) warm water, 7 ounces (200mL) borex and 3 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 extreme caution Hallowe'en 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 173474 (4 [133,43 », peciod 15 Pc. BUCKET 15 PIECES y OF TENDER GOLDEN CHICKEN Plenty for a family of 5-7. AT YOUR LOCAL FRIDAY SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Thank You for 20 Great Years! Dixielee FRIED CHICKEN and SEAFOOD AN ALL CANADIAN COMPANY WITH OVER 120 LOCALLY OWNED FRANCHISED LOCATIONS FROM COAST TO COAST 136 WATER STREET -- PORT PERRY -- 985-9009 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 surroundings. Home-owners should check their property for toys or fallen branches that could trip a child. Give out treats that have been commer- cially manufactured and wrapped, and keep Lois and Marion porches and stairways well lit. Parents --~ you can share in the Hallowe'en fun too by escorting children door-to-door. Upon your -return, be sure to check all treats, throwing out all un- wrapped or loosely wrapped candy, wash- ing fruit well and slicing it into small bits before serving it to your child. * Have a safe and happy Hallowe'en! guest speakers by Marlene Moore The Port Perry UCW met in the lounge on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. We were very pleased to have as our guest speak- ers Lois McLeod and - Marion Larmer. Lois is a local girl from Blackstock and was a Van Camp before she married this past June. She has been involved with church work all her 'life. As a teenager she worked as a counsellor and section head at Camp Quin-Mo- Lac. She is a graduate of Food, Nutrition, Con- sumer and Family Studies at Ryerson. She worked for the provin- _ cial government as manager for a Winter Experience Youth Employment pro- gramme. At present she is hired by the Bay of Quinte Conference as a Youth Work Developer. TLis means she will travel throughout the Conference talking to people and gathering ideas and data to help determine the direction of our youth in the Christian Ministry. She showed slides and spoke to us on Camp Quin-Mo- Lac. Camp Quin-Mo- Lac is a United Church * Cherries *Apricots *Beans *Peas *Corn *Mixed Vegetables *Carrots *4 Kinds of Berries *Peaches MacMILLAN ORCHARDS - WHITBY - 686-2531 686-0388 camp situated on Lake Moira at Madoc. Marion Larmer is also from the Blackstock area. She is a registered nurse, housewife and mother. Marion is also past chairman of Community Care Advis- ory Board and is vice- president of Blackstock UCW, She is the Five Oaks representative for this area. Five Oaks is another United Church retreat and is at Paris, Ontario. It was founded in 1950 and is a Christian Workers centre. This retreat has courses for all age groups and they run all year round. Marion showed slides and talked of the wond- erful times to be had at Five Oaks. Thank you ladies for coming. The Stewards have our kitchen and auditor- ium freshly painted. Pleaseremember these up and coming dates. UCW Thank offering with guest speaker on Sunday, Oct. 21. Rummage Sale Oct. 25 and 26th and our Christmas Bazaar Nov. 3rd. Watch this newspaper for more information on our guest speaker for the Thankoffering. Direct From HAIR WORLD 84 in Las Vegas to THE HAIR CENTRE in Port Perry Plaza LEWINGTON - ELLIOT On September 1st, 1984, in St. James Ang- lican Church, Orillia, Gail Lewington and Robert Elliot were united in the celebration of marriage by Canon John Fralick. The bride is the daughter of Peggy and Frank Lewington of Orillia. The groom is the son of Jeanne and Jim Elliot of Seagrave. Gail's gown and train were of layered lace. Her headpiece held a fingertip veil. The bride's attendants were Mary Dobson, Orillia, matron of honour; Debbie Lewington, Brampton; Brenda Ferrier, Perth; Kathryn Benes, Toronto. The attendants wore floor- length gowns of pink and rose taffeta. The groom's father, Jim Elliot, was honoured to be best man for his son. Ushers were Charles Conlin, Harry Buchmueller and Frank Molnor. All had been school friends of Bob. The mother of the bride wore a dusty rose dress of faille, with lace jacket. The mother of the groom wore periwinkle blue crepe. The reception was held at the Highway- man Inn, Orillia. Following a honeymoon in the Muskoka area, Gail and Bob are making their home in Oakville. Gregory EE ~YORA i, 5 Headquarters for E 'Freeman - Formalwear 3 » x y A (A 1 nae Cjregonge _Uen'e Wear Lid. PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-8160 =m STORE HOURS Vin Mon Tues & Thurs 10to 6 Fri 109 Sat 10-5 the latest in perms. WE ARE OPEN 6 DAYS & 2 EVENINGS WEEKLY. The Hair Centre Port Perry Plaza 985-7232