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Spooky party at YMCA for kids The Durham Region Family YM- CA has planned a Halloween Party for pre-schoolers. Children are in- vited to come dressed in costumes. There will be crafts, games, treats, movies and a costume parade! A safe Halloween environment is lots of fun especially for younger members of the family. Join the fun on Saturday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the 'Y' Centre in Port Perry. The fee is $4.00 per child or $7.00/family. The party is limited to 25 children. There are also several openings in our new Jazz Dance program runn- ing on Wednesday evenings at R.H. Cornish School. For more informatiion or to register call Marilyn Pearce at 985-2824. Halloween safety tips 1. Wear a light-coloured costume. Pedestrians are more visible in light coloured clothes. Retro-reflective tape is available 'commercially and should be added to clothing to heighten visibility. Note that retro- reflective is different from fluores- cent. Fluorescent colours are effec- tive only in daylight; retro- reflective items are designed for nighttime use and will '"'glow" when car lights shine on them. Look for flame-resistant labels on ready- made costumes or material to be us- ad for costumes. 2. Make-up is better than a mask. Masks can obscure vision. Make-up is more fun and creative. 3. Wear a short costume so you don't trip. Costumes should be designed so that children can walk easily without entangling their feet or tripping. Comfortable, well- fitting shoes are a must. Also, no bike-riding - costumes can get caught in the spokes. 4. Use a flashlight to light your way. A flashlight can help children see and be seen more clearly. 5. Trick-or-treat on one side of the street, then the other side. Avoid criss-crossing the street, even in quiet neighbourhoods. Always walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. 6. Go out with parents or friends. Basic safety precautions are need-, ed even on Halloween. Younger children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Older children should go out in groups. 7. Discuss your plans with your parents. Parents and children should map out a route for trick-or- treating and set a time limit. 8. Never go inside a strange house, apartment or car. Children should trick-or-treat only at homes included on the plan agreed to by their parents. Avoid poorly lit homes. 9. Have a parent check your treats. Treats must not be eaten un- til they are checked by a parent. Discard unwrapped or loosely wrap- ped items. Give children a meal or a snack before they go out so they won't be tempted to eat before they gef home. 10. Know the Block Parent homes in your area. The Block Parent home is a safe haven for children who are frightened, injured or lost. Recommended by the Ontario Safety League. iia © nbd (ih mc PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 27, 1987 -- 19 ped AR 0 0 } \\ J S 0p Your Nearest County Mercury Dealer Is: BRANDON FORD HOLIDAY FORD PETERBOROUGH 1-705-742-5432 BILLING MERCURY LINDSAY 1-705-324-5291 VICTORIA FORD MERCURY ~~ COBOURG 1-416-372-0145 BRANDON FORD MERCURY UXBRIDGE 1-416-852-6185 PAUL PRICE FORD BANCROFT 1-613-332-3018 FRONTIER MOTORS MINDEN 1-705-286-2890 KEN DUFFUS FORD MERCURY BOBCAYGEON 1-705-738-2393 .o WANA {UNDREDS Take a look at the price on Canada's Best Selling Truck, the F150s, described below! That is just an example of the hundreds of dollars you'll save on extra value eguipped vehicles with 'No Extra Charge' Options. It's your County Mercury Dealers 1st Annual Truck Sale! They've made a special Bulk Buy of 150 trucks direct from the fac- tory ncHigig: 4x4s, Light Pick-ups and Super Duties! Today till November 7th, 1987 is your opportunity to have first choice on a Good 'Truck Deal' Better at your nearest County Mercury Dealer! Drop in or phone in but order yours today! Canada's Best Selling Truck! Well Equipped! 1988 F150s Full Size FORD PICK-UP TRUCK! Ford Tough Features Include: The all-new multi-port fuel-injected 4.9 litre engine with 5-speed overdrive, full instrumentation, custom trim, cloth seat, 5 steel- belted radial tires, low-mount mirrors, power steering, power brakes and anti-lock brake system. Note: Some County Mercury Dealers may sell for less than price listed above. 'Freight, taxes and PDI are additional r