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Keepin Healthy 'Do's' and 'don'ts' for Halloween tritfk -or- treating == V\llK 3 - I'l AINDKAI.KR - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 21. Our children will aoon be roaming the neighborhoods masked at witches, monsters and ghouls. Little "Trick or Treaters" all over the state are excitedly preparing for the big night. We want Halloween to remain a holiday - a special time for fun for our children - • but, unfortunately, the day after Halloween, we sometimes read or hear of tragic incidents that took distributed ghouls. by real-life E lace while the children were lappily celebrating. In order to avoid Halloween tragedies, the Illlinois Department of Public Health has compiled some "do's and don'ts"* to or f, rotect reaters young trick First of all, caution children against eating the .treats they collect until the •candy, apples and other "goodies" haves been carefully examined by an adult. In recent years, hazardous substances have been found in treats Whether they are bought or homemade, costumes snould be fire resistent. Look for flameproof labels when you Eurcfiase costumes, masks, eards or wigs. Avoid costumes made of flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowy skirts. Don't place candle lighted jack-o-lanterns on doorsteps or other places where children may brush against them.It's very easy for a candle or other flame to set fire to a big sleeve or billowy skirt. Costumes should be short enough so children won't trip on them, and light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists on dimly lighted streets. But, don't let your children carry candles or any other open flame, even inside a pumpkin. They should carry a flashlight, or they should have reflective tape sewn on their costumes. Be sure that their masks and other disguises do not restrict their vision or breathing, and remember that plastic baas over faces can cause suffocation. The safest mask is a natural one made of cosmetics or charcoal applied directly to the skin. \ Before your children go out on Halloween, caution them against running across lawns or back yards where they might trip or fall in the darkness, or dashing out in the street from between parked cars. If you are COUNCIL driving your . car on Halloween, take special care to watch out for the young ghosts and soblinS. They may be too busy and too excited to watch out for you. The public health depart­ ment recommends that your children be allowed to go only to those houses where the residents are known to you. If your community is spon­ soring a Halloween party, you may want to take your children there. ^fSgenerai m News McHenry Lock will close on Oct. 31 to boat traffic continued from Island Lake VFW tops membership costs of both squads and to provide some compensation for rescue members. The line item is contingent upon passing the referendum because state law will not permit "Fire Protection" tax money to be used for ambulance service. Prior to this time, rescue volunteers received no compensation for time spent on calls. The proposal is to pay members on an on-call basis at page I the same rate as the fire fighters. •' "We feel the trustees have shown that they can manage the money of the district and keep costs a at a reasonable level, Bartmann said. McClatchey said, "I'm against any tax increase, but this is an essential service. I'll make a motion to pass a resolution in support." '-The council * voted unanimously to pass the motion. The McHenry Lock, will close to all boat traffic for the winter season at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Until the closing, hours of operation for the lock will continue as before, 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. The colsing date was chosen so that routine m a i n t e n a n c e a n d preparations for winter can be accomplished before the onset of freezing weather. A timely opening m spring of 1984 is anticipated. g The McHenry Lock is operated by the Illinois Department of Tran- * spoliation, Division of Water Resources. There is no charge for boats using the lock. Roy Lundsten, commander of lakeland Memorial V.F.W. Post 2486, Island Lake, has announced that V.F.W. Post 2486 is the first V.F.W. Post in the entire Fifth District to achieve 100 percent membership for the 1984 Membership year. Through the hard work of Commander Lundsten and the entire post membership, Post 2486 nas equaled last year's membership. In the coming weeks and months Commander Lund­ sten hopes to build that CLARIFICATION number even higher. He feels it is very important to keep the strength of the V.F.W. growing. By doing this be said all veterans and their families are properly represented in Washington and Springfield.. Veterans, both men and women, who served their country honorably overseas in times of war are invited to call Commander Roy Lund­ sten at 312 526-9718 or the senior vice-commander, Chuck Loomis, at 815 344-2362 for more information. DEDICATE continued from page 1 The Lightweight Saw Designed for the Heavyweights The Stihl* 032AV was designed for professionals, farmers, foresters, contractors and anyone who needs a heavy-duty, lightweight chain 7/ IJ saw. So, if your woodcutting needs are more than average, you need more than the average chain saw. Come try the Stihl 032AV. Works and Park Depart­ ments. This area is designed as a pedestrian waterfront mall. Since the dredging of Boone Creek has been completed, the area can be put to use as a boating, fishing and passive recreation area. Park benches and picnic tables will accommodate {»edestrians for a variety of eisure activities. Concrete sidewalk has been installed along the waterfront and boat ties have been installed adjacent to the seawall. This area has been landscaped and will receive additional plantings and flowers in the spring of 1984. Sunday's dedication, in honor of the many con­ tributions to the city of McHenry by the Walsh family, is open to the public and all area residents are invited to attend. REG. 424.95 SALE 379 95 COMES WITH FREE CARRY CASE & CHAIN! A 486.95 VALUE! ED'S RENTAL & SALES 904 FRONT SI. McHBRY 315-3232 (McHenry Store Only) *#/// THE WORLD'S LARGEST SELLING CHAIN SAW Hie election preview, published in last week's McHenry Plaindealer, included the name of Kenneth R. Bruce as a candidate for the school board in McHenry Elementary School District 15. 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