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economist suntribune thursday october 16 1997 p19 block parent week organizers offer child safety tips quails during national block parent week oct 1925 block parent volunteers across canada will be focusing on stranger awareness many parents are concerned about the safety of their children and the possibility that they may be harmed or abducted by a stranger the block parent program believes that education is the first step to safety the fact is most strangers are good strangers and parents should be prepared and not unnecessarily anxious teach your child what to do in potentially danger ous situations if your child acts from knowledge and not fear he is more likely to react safely keep in mind however that no matter how much you teach your child about safety they are lim ited by their age and maturity as your children grow up you will be leaving them in the care of others more frequently day care recre ation programs sport activities niusic lessons and school can be part of every busy childs life as a parent you are responsible for your childs safety and you should know who will be supervising your child and what training and possi ble screening they have undergone here arc some safety tips to help keep your child safe teach your child about the block parent pro gram and how a block parent can help him if he is distressed be sure your child knows their full name address and phone number including area code and how to make an emergency phone call from home and public phones walk the neighbourhood with your child point out potentially dangerous areas and show them safe places to go in an emer gency a block parent home neighbours house bank open store or gas station tell children never to accept gifts money or rides from some one unless they have permission from you encourage children to walk and play with friends not alone have your children make a habit of telling you who theyre going out with where theyre going get a phone number where you can reach them if possible and when they will be back in busy public places arrange for somewhere to meet in case you get separated make sure that children know what to do if they ever get lost and who is safest to ask for help a block parent a police officer a security guard a store clerk or someone with a young child for more information about block par ents call the national office at 604-594- 6788 the game season oct 18 until nov 8 wild boar venison rabbit a large selection of dishes prepared by our chefs the traditional austrian way jager tmiz hunters dance open 7 days saturday october 18 198 main st reservations recommended 9054772715 unionville fully licenced notmmsicg october 17 18 19 markham fairgrounds win the use of 1 of 4 arctic cats northtrail trailers over 425 booths in 6 buildings over 100000 sq ft off displays full retail marketplace come ready to buy help your ofsc club win a trail groomer mcneaxr skftfaa its au here sponsored by supertrax j5jmqgtt friday 1 pm to 10 pm saturday 10 am to 9 pm sunday 10 am to 6 pm adults 900 il cm youth 750 cimdcn under 12 free admission for more info 905 4737009 the 3ay correction notice in our newspaper ad tomorrow is grand opening day it was stated we are also giving away a beautiful silver tray the ad should have stated silverplated tray sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused the bmw if saw this 328i is so intuitive lease payment coming autumn fun at the markham museum apptefest saturday october 18 1 1 am to 4pm fresh cider apple butter pie contest fc apple treats historic village cfc craft sale wagon rides adults 5 students 3 seniors 3 children 2 famity10 25 acres of apple funl jaunted museum evenings from october 21 to october 30 latern lit tours of historic buildings and spooky ontario ghost stories i for information call 952944576 advance tickets adults 5 seniorsyouth s3 at the door if available adults 6 scnjarsyouih 54 toun at 630 and 745 pm located on hwy 48 in markham 23 km north of hwy 7 visit our web site at httpwwwbmwca a 499 per month lease enhances the intense driver enthusiasm for our 1998 bmw 328i for those who appreciate how the bmw 328i performs on the road now would be the perfect time to consider a monthly payment of equal fulfillment visit our dealership an6 take a test drtee today bmw autohaus 4340 highway 7 markham 905 9480880 the ultimate driving experience equipment shown not available on all models lease rales are ihose olfered by bmw financial services only on approved credit monthly installments are s499 36 months for 1998 328i models example is based on a down payment or equivalent tradein of 6000 with optional byback taxes transportation preparation lease administration lee s475 licensing registration and insurance are extra a security deposit of approximately one months rental will be required a change ol upto 12 cents per kilometre applies over 24000 per year this oiler applies lo all new 1998 328i models delivery must be taken by december 31 1997 this offer may not be 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