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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 9A Safety Tips continued from 8A 51 arrests made by Barrow County sheriff’s office has inspected them. •Walk only on side walks or the furthest edges of streets, against traffic flow. •Cross streets only at intersections and not between parked cars. •Approach only well-lit homes on a pre-determined route. •Attach reflective tape to treat bags for added vis ibility. •Always walk, don’t run. •Don’t cross through yards or alleys to get to the next house n use sidewalks. •Do not ride bicycles, skateboards, or roller blades when trick-or-treating. •Make sure that masks are properly vented and don’t obstruct visibility. •Buy only flame retar dant costumes, or make a special homemade costume yourself. •Be respectful of other people’s property and don’t mess with cars or Halloween displays. Parents can find a good safety tip quiz on-line at www.halloweenmagazine. com. Try taking the quiz with your kids to make sure that everyone knows the rules for Halloween safety. Before Batman and Barbie arrive at your home on Halloween night, consider the following precautions to make your home as safe for trick-or-treaters as possible: •Make sure your driveway and sidewalk are clear of any tripping hazards. •Keep lit jack-o-lanterns off to the side of your porch and away from children. •Do not invite children into your home unless they, and their parents, are per sonal friends. •Do not distribute treats that are unwrapped or appear to have been tampered with •Remember that small, hard candy treats can be a choking hazard for young kids. •If you are planning to give treats to trick-or-treat ers, keep your porch light on. •Be a good neighbor - help watch out for suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood and report them to police. And finally, the Winder Police Department wants to remind all drivers on Halloween night to be espe cially cautious when navi gating vehicles through neighborhoods and inhab ited areas. Slow down, be on the lookout for children crossing the streets in front of you, don’t talk on your cell phone while driving, turn the stereo down, and remember that pedestrians have the right-of-way. •Call the police if you wit ness any dangerous drivers in your area or other sus picious activity. Let’s all work together to make sure our kids have a safe and fun Halloween night. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office charged 51 people last week, including the following: •Frederick Jermaine Brown, 22, 190 Mineral Springs Drive, Athens, probation violation. •Forrest Mitchell Crowe, 31, 153 Alicia Drive, Winder, pro bation violation and criminal damage to property. •David Patton Doster, 40, 1033 South Madison Avenue, Monroe, probation violation. •Arnolfo Granillo Gallosso, 21, 1685 Atlanta Hwy., Statham, aggravated stalking. •Christopher Roland Harris, 45, 257 Booth Road, Statham, failure to appear. •Stacey Herbert Hunter, 42, 197 Capitol Avenue, Winder, probation violation. •Jody Louis Jackson, 41, probation violation. •Betty Ann Johnson, 24, 682 Atlanta Hwy., Winder, proba tion violation. •Keith Allen Jones, 24, 2771 Eunice Holcomb Circle, Dacula, forgery and theft by deception. •Amber Elizabeth Kirkland, 25, 445 Still Waters Drive, Bethlehem, theft by receiving stolen property, expired vehi cle tag or decal and removing or affixing place to conceal identity of vehicle. •Michael David Eugene Lake, 19, 498 Twelve Oaks Drive, Winder, probation vio lation and contempt of court. •Aaron Covar Mayweather, 23, 1678 Doc Locklin Road, Statham, probation violation. •Victor Eugene McAllister, 33,1643 Hebron Church Road, Statham, probation violation. •Timmy Lee Moree, 29, 69 Freeman Court, Maysville, theft by deception and theft by receiving stolen property. •Derrick Lee Murphy, 44, 738 Greenvale Road, Lawrenceville, failure to drive within a single lane, driving with a suspended license, open container in vehicle, DUI and no insurance. •Amy Linnen Parker, 39, 4687 Ledan Ext., Gainesville, probation violation. •Holly Ann Smith, 29, 302 Hwy. 211, Winder, burglary and criminal trespass. •William Monroe Smith, 42, 310 Devonshire Drive, Winder, probation violation and theft by taking. •Derrick Sosoo, 25, 406 C Plaza Drive, Monroe, proba tion violation. •Jessica Dawn Stewart, 22, 810 Tom Miller Road, Bethlehem, probation viola tion. •Matthew Michael Tobin, 34, probation violation. •Stacey Renea Barnette, 39, 1118 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, DUI, failure to drive and adult seat belt restraint violation. •Derrick McQuade Blackwell, 25, 1161 East Ridge, Gainesville, trafficking cocaine and violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. •Joe Claude Brown, 44, 4814 Mitchell Ridge Drive, Ellenwood, abandonment of a dependent child. •Willie Bernard Brown Jr., 34, 145 Shenandoah Drive, Winder, speeding, no insur ance and driving while regis tration suspended. •Adam Joseph Carroll, 28, 3207 Saybrook Drive, Atlanta, DUI. •Calvin Jamain Cunningham, 32, 400 Alberta Drive, Colbert, giving a false name or address to a law enforcement officer and driving with a suspended license. •Jayce Brittain Dickens, 22, 253 Second Street, Statham, driving with a suspended license. •Misty Lee Dunagan, 33, 2062 Dooley Town Road, Statham, probation violation. •James Nelson Finch, 25, 1415 Jones Road, Winder, interference with a 911 call, cruelty to children and battery. •Rebecca Jones Friel, 43, 4033 C. Rogers Road, Gainesville, failure to appear. •Tammy Alberta Hodges, 48, 949 Downing Drive, Bethlehem, battery, cruelty to children and interference with a 911 call. •Wayne Clark Holland, 40, 524 Stoney Creek Drive, Winder, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while reg istration suspended, no insur ance and stop sign violation. •Misty Holman, 28, 722 Atlanta Hwy., Winder, simple battery. •Jonathan David Jackson, 18, 123 Scott Drive, Winder, burglary, entering an automo bile and criminal trespass. •Ivan Alberto Mackenzie, 24, 2500 Pine Tree Road, Atlanta, DUI and failure to drive within a single lane. •Jesse Charles Miranda, 40, 111 Hickory Point, Buckhead, adult restraint law seat belt violation and child restraint violation. •Mark Marty Moore, 34, 76 Creekwood Court, Winder, criminal trespass and theft by taking. •Carlos Ochoa, 29, 215 Gaines School Road, Athens, driving while unlicensed. •Craig Osborne, 28, 4210 Oakwood Road, Oakwood, violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act and trafficking cocaine. •Juan Antonio Patino, 17, 522 Elizabeth Lane, Mableton, failure to drive within a single lane, driving while unlicensed and no insurance. •Jose Ernesto Real, 23, 3355 Sweetwater Road, Pleasant Hill, violation of window tint law and driving while unli censed. •Julie Anne Reed, 38, 1905 Tribble Ridge Drive, Lawrenceville, deposit account fraud. •Gustavo Espejel Rosales, 24, 540 Hemlock Drive, Winder, driving while unli censed. •Bonito Sandovalines, 25, 146 Ozora Road, Grayson, driving with suspended license and speeding. •Jose Sarcas Santos, 19, 1685 Atlanta Hwy., Statham, speeding and driving while unlicensed. •Ashley Renee Skinner, 23, 1615 Thomas Drive, Hoschton, failure to appear. •David Lloyd Vinson, 36, 4175 Merritt Drive, Cumming, aggravated assault, simple battery, false imprisonment, simple battery and terroristic threats and acts. •Benjamin Drew Wallace, 24, 49 Hwy. 211, Statham, DUI. •Karen Elaine White, 39, 398 Beacon Drive, Maysville, probation violation. •Jennifer Lashelle Wood, 39, 619 Bridle Creek Drive, Bethlehem, obstruction of an officer. Children after the Fire celebrates anniversary Ambulances return to service The Children after the Fire program coalition and the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services recent ly celebrated two mile stones. “This month marks the third year anniversary of the program,’’ said Lieutenant Scott Dakin, the program coordinator. “Plus this is the first time we have been able to get together and celebrate the program being a final ist in the International Fire Chief’s Association Award for Excellence.’’ The Children after the Fire program is the first of its kind in the nation. It was designed to help children in Barrow County that have been affected by a fire. The program works to minimize the traumatic affects a fire can have on a child. The coalition also offers assis tance to children that have lost a family member to a traumatic death through the Children after Recent Traumatic Events part of the program. Every child that enters the program receives fire and/or life safety education from the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office or the Winder Police Department. The children also receive specialized counseling from The Tree House to help deal with the emotional trauma caused by the event. The counseling is offered to the family at no charge due to donations from citizens and business es in Barrow County. The Children after the Fire program officially launched in October 2005 and con tinues to expand. Some of the program additions that are currently being explored www.braseltontile.com Quality Tile • Design • Installation “SAVINGS TO THE PUBLIC” 706-654-0819 “Designer “Purses, Accessories, Etc. Holly HUl M Winder, QA 20680 Corky Rumer (770) 845-5260 t—, I LL g ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS \ b o Leslie M. Pitts, DMD Pediatric Dentistry 706-335-7793 215 Mercer Place, P. O. Box 1241 Commerce, GA 30529 Website: drlpitts.com Email: drlpitts@drlpitts.com include developing a re entry program to help chil dren when they return to school and a Family After the Fire portion to teach adults how to assist their child after a traumatic inci dent. Organizers are also working on a program to help children who have witnessed a large-scale law enforcement incident such as a drug raid. The Children after the Fire program was a finalist in the International Association of Fire Chiefs Award for Excellence in August. “This international recog nition is wonderful and well deserved,” said Lt. Dakin. “This coalition is doing great things for the children of Barrow County.” Dakin also thanked Wal- Mart and Bentley’s Home Town Meats and Produce for their support. For more information on Children after the Fire or to make a donation, contact Lt. Scott Dakin at 770-307-2987. Several organizations are involved in the Children after the Fire Coalition including Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services, The Tree House, Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Winder Police Department, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, Barrow County Schools, Barrow County Family Connections/ Communities in Schools and the American Red Cross. The Barrow County Department of Fire and Emergency Services announced Friday that the ambulances pre viously housed at Station 5 at County Line and Station 1 in Statham will return to service. Med 5 returned to service Saturday, Oct. 18 and Med 1 will be activated on Saturday, Nov. 1, according to Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Robert Post. These units were deacti vated due to staffing and as part of a year-long agreement with ProCare, a private EMS transport service. ProCare was utilized to transport non emergency patients to medi cal facilities both inside and outside of Barrow County. The use of ProCare enabled the department’s emergency med units to remain in the county to answer additional calls for emergency service. “The program was very suc cessful and eliminated our dependence on other juris dictions to provide med units when our units were tied up on non-emergency transports outside the county,” said Post. The one year agreement with ProCare began on October 15, 2007 and is scheduled to termi nate on October 30, 2008. During the past year, the department has been able to fill several vacant posi tions including six that were approved by commissioners in the 2008 operating budget. “This now allows us to place these units back in service to meet the needs of our citizens,” Post said. THE SLEEP CENTER 64 E. 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