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r i 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December4,1991 Section Two Saafri 'Çtyene! Bowmanville Fabrics .. j O. Colonial Tea Shop ... Thea Oegema, of Bowmanville Fabrics and Folk Art Supplies, is showing Santa Claus some of the wonderful gift ideas for the "seamtresses" on your gift list. There is a tremendous selection - of holiday fashion fabrics, as well as all the sewing supplies you'd ever need, and a great choice of patterns by Simplicity. Need a great gift idea? How about some wooden handicrafts ... a unique gift idea! Gift Certificates are also available. Bowmanville Fabrics and Folk Art Supplies 65 King Street West Bowmanville Telephone 623-1241 k Child Safety During Christmas Here S Q irichtenine Christ- nnrents npi'.ft tn tif» paniînnp . Here's a frightening Christmas Christmas scenario. You and your four-year-old arc in a department store crowded with shoppers, looking looking for a special gift for mommy mommy or daddy. You cany her for awhile, then put her down just long enough to look at the price tag on an item. You're jostled from behind, look down and suddenly know terror. Your child is missing. Experiences like this arc common in busy stores during the holiday season. Security experts say, thankfully, most lost children have simply wandered wandered away and are quickly found. Ontario's Consumer Ministry Ministry consulted with child-safety experts to find out how parents and others can help make this holiday season safer for kids, in the stores, on the streets and at home. "To protect childrcn- espccially very young ones who might not understand they shouldn't follow strangers-- Hooper's Jewellers ... Santa Claus discovered that it's "Time for Christmas" at Hooper's Jewellers, with a wonderful selection of clocks to choose from such as Howard Miller grandfather clocks, anniversary and wall clocks,.as well as a huge selection of watches from Bulova, Seiko, Pulsar, Lorus and Cardinal. Hooper's has a wonderful selection of diamond rings, necklaces and other fine jewellery that are sure to capture their hearts this Christmas. Let Hooper's Jewellers help you with your shopping list this Christmas. After all, they've been Bowmanville's family jewellers since 1945. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 parents need to be cautious at all times," says John Andrews, a staff sergeant co-ordinating safety education for the Metro Toronto Police Dept. "The problem in the scene just described was that the parent's parent's attention was drawn away," he says. "Any time a situation arises in a public place where adults can't give full attention to children in their care, they should stop what they're doing and make other arrangements." Andrews suggests one option option is to arrange group shopping shopping trips, with one person responsible responsible for keeping an eye on the kids while the others shop. Another possibility is to schedule children's visits to crowded stores only to see Santa and the things they really find interesting. Serious shopping shopping should be left for the adult's free time. If, despite all your precautions, precautions, a child goes missing in a store, the following steps should be taken immediately. Have the nearest sales clerk call security. They should monitor building exits and start looking for 'the child right away. The child's name and description should be announced announced over the store's public-address public-address system. You should then go with security to contact police. Experts at the national nonprofit nonprofit organization Child Find (Ontario Inc.) say kids should not have name tags on their clothing. They may make a lost child easier to identify, but could also help a potential abductor abductor because small children are likely to trust people who know their names. Once children are old enough to speak clearly they should be taught not to approach approach any stranger, or to let one into the home. Give your children a special password, and tell them not to go with anyone who doesn't know it. Children receive formal safety education when they start school, Through the "Stay Alert...Stay Safe" program, taught across the country, seven seven - to 10-year-olds learn to trust their instincts when dealing dealing with strangers. They're taught the difference between an acceptable conversation with a stranger and an inappropriate inappropriate approach. But, for the program to really really work, parents' support is vital. vital. If you can't remember Elmer's Elmer's seven safety rules, or don't know how to streetproof a child, call your local police department. They'll be glad to advise you on the aspects of safety appropriate for the age of your child. Your attitude toward police in front of children is important. important. Your kids have to understand understand that they can always go to a police officer for help. Some parents confuse small children by showing two different different attitudes toward police. On one hand, they tell children the police are their friends in time of trouble. But they may also say things like, "If you don't clean up that mess I'll have the police come and take you away." If the line sounds familiar, think about it. Block Parents arc another source of safety. Block Parents are private citizens (and need not be actual parents) who have volunteered to provide help for the community's children children and adults. The Block Parent sign will be displayed in the window only when a responsible responsible person over the age of 18 is at home, Block Parents are carefully screened by police police departments. The safety of Ontario's children children depends on all citizens, not just parents or police. If you suspect someone is trying to abduct a child, act quickly. Ask "Is that your child?" in a loud clear voice. If is is the parent or caregiver, they won't hesitate to tell you. Better a moment's embarrassment than an abducted child. To receive a copy of a parents' parents' guide on effective strcct- proffing, developed by the Metro Metro Toronto Police Dept, from material appearing in "A parent's parent's guide to streetproofing children," (Seal Books), contact contact the Consumer Information Centre, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, 1st FI., 555 Yongc Street, Toronto, Ontario. M7A 2H6, telephone (416) 326-8555 in die Toronto area, or collect from area code 807 only. From other parts of the province call toll free 1-; 800-268-1142. Special visual equipment for use by the hearing hearing and speech impaired is available at (416) 326-8566. Information on child safety is also available from the following following organizations: Child Find (Ontario) Inc., (416) 842-5353 in the Toronto area or toll free 1-800-387- 7962 Kim Jones of the Colonial Tea Shop tries to tempt Santa with some of the freshly baked desserts, cakes and pastries available for the Holiday Season. Santa discovered that the Colonial Tea Shop was a delightful spot to take a break from Christmas shopping and enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea. They gladly prepare made-to-order baking for Christmas and New Year's entertaining. Colonial Tea Shop 29 Silver Street, Bowmanville Telephone 623-1700 O Roy Nichols Motors.. Santa Claus journeyed to Roy Nichols Motors to check out their selection of "sleighs" for 1992. Santa took a shine to the snappy 1992 Geo convertible shown here, and he was ably assisted in his selection by some of the award-winning sales staff, headed by Sales Manager Peter Guttin. Roy Nichols Motors has a great selection of Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, Geo and Chevy Trucks, as well as a good choice of dependable used cars and trucks ... the perfect "Family Gift." MOTORS LTD" Oldsmobile - Chevrolet - Geo Dealer Highway 2, at Courtice Road Telephone 436-2222