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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Halloween safety: Do not let cars and kids go bump In the night Special to the Journal Children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year, and SAFE KIDS of Houston County reminds parents and caregivers to make sure chil dren going trick-or-treating are walking safely and stay ing visible to drivers. “All the usual rules of pedestrian safety still apply,” explains Patsy Zoumberis, RN, Health Educator for Houston Healthcare’s Community Education and Services Department and Coordinator of Houston County’s SAFE KIDS Coalition. “Walk, don’t run. Cross the street only at a cross walk or corner, after looking both ways, and never dart out into the street.” In addition, children under the age of 12 should I I m Ww / PARENTS: \ /1. Ideally, young children of any age A \ I should be accompanied by an adult. Jr \i 2. If your children go on their own, be they wear a watch, preferably /one that can be read in the dark. "• made of flame-retardant material. 4. Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. .i. | _ 5. You should know where they're going. 6. Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. 7. Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect. ihii PERRY FLORIST 734 Main Street Perry, Georgia 31069 Phone:9B7-1656 • 800-516-1004 | Joanne Wells -Owner ■h I pH j -IT- ! F RESH MR Pi RI PIERS mmmirmmseiMMiminsv *- ’rri-ssaea 11 !;j M Hi ■ i —ill I There \ nothing quite like walking outside and taking a ~ deep breath of fresh, clean air after a thunderstorm. J Wouldn t sou like to be able to step back inside and enjoy that same fresh ait all the time? ( all NOW for a FREE trial offer. ijg e clean water, fresh air is essential to independent Distributor our well being. Now, having the fresh air Elton &V«rnwK Tucker Y()u HW „ (>y (J V mV y (jv pressing a button i;k 4* •-*.««-*****-** — - —1 1— 39~Mg United StaiM Postal-Service- Statement of OwnersWp, Management, and Ctrculaa&n —~ ~ 12. Publicabon Ntrrobef 3~.FSopQBte~ ' r "~uCr.L. D.;L. Z-JL —'Y litJtomberof tosuirPubSshed Anmiafe |6_Ahnuaf.Subs»iption Price 4, Issue Fnsjaency l j , j\tfp\ 'Ta«:SA-\4 Sjfpfurc/rEi i of Publtoasor (Net printer) (S*«t <* ««"* ste '" an<fZ ' P 'j TjfjVSfvf P-6,12°x lito TcompSiS Welling AddfewtTSradquerlers or-G»nerai Business omce nf Pubtolwr (Not print*) p(f a rr. n M-,,,.. xrut Maitaa hddmsset of Pubfehw. Eilor, and Weneglng Edilo. /Do not leavebtanlr) Swisher CNoni end complete mailing. address) fet* ‘ ffr/y £/r ffQtf maitini address). # 2WiX ( -7 Ok fro f> ? Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address) £)on /Wf - /f/o - names and addresses ot the Individual owners. If owned by e partnership or other-unincorporated /ton. ghe its name ended dress as wed es those at each Individual owner: if me publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give Its neme end address ) Full Name ~ CorngM. Melting Address ... (fj/arv? _Z&c.. fd fifty 7/fSf PAi&tfto.r. I/** ?. CTulu B. 11. Known BofKJMders, Other Security Holders Owntogof .....Holding T or More oFTotaLAmount _✓ Other Secodliev If noae t .nCbeok-t)Ox ► QE&Otte Full Neme Compfot» Mailing Address 12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mad at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The'purpose, function, end nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: O Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months G Has Changed During Preceding 12 Months (Publisher mast submit explanation of change with this statement) PS Form 3526, October 1999 (See Instructions on Reverse) be accompanied by an adult. “Naturally, kids will be excited, and they’ll need active supervision,” says Zoumberis. “Older kids who have dem onstrated the maturity and good judgment to go trick or-treating with friends, without adult supervision, should stick to a predeter mined route with good light ing.” Costumes and bags should be decorated with retroreflective tape and, if possible, made of light colors. Kids can carry glow sticks or flashlights to be more visible to drivers. ■ Drivers can do their part by being especially careful in residential neighborhoods,” cautions Zoumberis. “Slow down and look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.” Other Halloween hazards and precautions include: ■ Falls. Costumes should r MRRWI be short enough to avoid tripping, and shoes and headgear should fit prop erly. Choose face paint and makeup, because they do not restrict vision as masks do. Toy weapons and other props should be flexible so they do not present an injury hazard if the child falls. Do not let children cut across yards, where stones, lawn ornaments and other hazards may be hard to see in the dark. Keep your own doorsteps and porch well lit. ■ Burns. Make sure store bought costumes and acces sories are labeled “flame resistant,” and use flame resistant material when making costumes. Avoid baggy, flimsy or billowing costumes. Keep jack-o’-lan terns that are lit with can dles away from doorsteps and walkways, and consider using glow sticks instead of candles. ’ EARTH eo>>'£i£iAu CHOICE Karate^E^ Traditional Koran Tae Kwon Do & Mixed Martial Arts Training 4257 Martin ‘toward jb* Owner / Head Instructor " '-.wr 'Member NAPMA 756 Carroll Street National Association of Perrry, Ga. 31069 *»«S5y s 1 Professional Martial Arts (478) 987-5295 ? NO CONTRACTS LOW RATES ■ Children / Adults / Teens / Families - / » Ages 5 & Up Classes 6 Days A Week!! JS^ Flillt@nergies Your Touchstone Energy* Cooperative 1. i>. V\/ear wHf~e or reflective /'rTJaJ cWlmt*) ft watci' ■for cars! LOCAL ■ Choking. Parents should inspect candy and treats to make sure they are sealed and have no signs of tamper ing. Children under the age of six should not be given hard candy or other small, round items. For more infor mation about pedestrian safety, falls, burns or airway safety, call 478-218-2000 or visit www.safekids.org. SAFE KIDS of Houston County is a grassroots non profit organization that is part of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and SAFE KIDS of Georgia networks. Its members include vol unteers from the Houston County community. SAFE KIDS of Houston County meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., except for Jul. For more information on SAFE KIDS of Houston County, contact Patsy Zoumberis at 478-923- 9771. - / ___ — ~ ~ fl 4. Issue Date;fooCtrcuiaton Data Below ’! E _ ar--„!.U,E plrt7a.re_lZM°.th. .üb_i»M«.l C e. Total Number us Chpias (N*tt»w£±-W$ /7 40<L Ufsit Y(a . __'3 ss JiSwasagasas. I 71/7. &£Z£- ; !d) OTher Classae VeHed Xhrou9H Ihe,USPS -C? . & ■ ~ Jota) Paid and/or RequesWHatsulaiion *7 ”7 /Cj, O? ? 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PS Form 3526, October 1995 (Reverse) Trick -or-treat R- ■ ,JL '•'* jl A <7 CHILDREN: 1. Carry a flashlight. ' 2. Walk, don't run. 3. Stay in familiar neighborhoods. 4. Don't cut across yards or driveways. & 5. Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground. 6. Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props, 7. (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. 8. Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. 9. Approach only houses that are lit. 10. Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know. f Walker Rhodes % J, Tractor Company X 912 Jernigan St. & Perry, GA £ ’ LttiUctflaa ;l [ , . fTfr H 1. t 111 t A t Have A Safe and HAPPy Halloween FROM yOUR FRIENDS AT f \J if.ri.f S Ilf S 'Z Opening early January 2007 478-987-9600 www.plantersfirst.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006 ♦ 7A Eight month-old Brayden Black shows off his frog cos tume for Halloween. He is the son of Jason and Kimberly Black. Submitted