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18 Oakville Beaver W eekend Sunday O ctober 29, 2000 D R IV E C A R E F U L L Y T H I S T u e s d a y , O c to b e r 3 1 C hildren sh o u ld understand a n d fo llo w these rules. V isit only fam iliar neighborhoods and avoid darkened houses. Stop only at houses and apartm ents that are well-lit and display decorations indicating they are participating in trick-or-treat activities. Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision. W alk, d on't run, from house to house. D o not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or uneven surfaces can present tripping hazards. If y ou're w elcom ing trick-or-treaters to your home, keep a light on, so it's easy to see stairs and steps. Pick up tools, sprinklers, trash cans or other objects from the yard so children w on't trip o ver them. K eep fam ily pets aw ay from the front door, so they w on't frighten children. People in strange dress may also scare or irritate animals. W rap treats if they are loose or homemade. O n hom em ade edibles, add your name to the package, so parents will know where it com es from. Halloween is a one-night affair. D iscourage any visits before or after the actual or com m unity-designated date. Slow dow n. Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. Be particular ly careful w hen backing out o f driveways. At twilight, or later in the evening, watch out for children in dark clothing walking dow n the road, on the shoulders, or the median. If you're driving children to hom es o f specific friends or relations, make sure they fasten their seat belts. Be sure they get out o f the car on the curb side. Trick-or-treaters, both y o u n g a n d old, sh o u ld abide by th e fo llo w in g : · W alk on sidewalks, not on the street. · Do not run out between parked cars or zig-zag across the street going from door to door. Cross streets at intersections or crossw alks. · Wait for proper traffic signals when crossing the street. Look all ways before crossing, and walk, don't run across streets. · If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic. · Avoid any horseplay, pushing o r shoving w hen w alking clo se to street traffic. · Avoid using bicycles if costum es can get caught in the spokes. If bikes are used, follow all appropriate traffic rules. Some tips fo r parents to ensure a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat outingfor their children. · Give youngsters an early meal or a filling nutritious snack before they go out, so they w on't be tem pted to eat candy or other treats before they get home. · Insist that treats be brought hom e for inspection before an y th in g is eaten. · Wash fruit and slice into small pieces. · Report anything that appears suspicious about the treats to the police. · Remember, when in doubt, throw it out. M M B flM B M M M B M M M M B a i ENJOYING YOUR TODDLER Join us fo r a morning of c ra fts , songs and lots of fun with parents and children. 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