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Show ~ WASATCH COUNTY COURIER At 20, McGruffs Jean Groasmuin: message Halloween Tips From is still going strong: that make it easy to see, between the community and police He’s one dog that defies leash laws. departments to prevent crime.” Meet McGruff, the Crime Dog, a symbol to children since the late 1970s. This year, McGruff celebrates his twentieth Always check costume labels to make sure they are flame retardant. | “His first goal is to ensure kids are safe, by assisting McGruff houses and McGruff trucks,” said Bradley. | McGruff houses are safe houses, But for an old dog, McGruff can still identified by a McGruff placard in lead the pack. the window, where youth can go for shelter. and protection from. McGruff was born in the tite 1970s, the crime and criminal activity. People. brainchild of the group that eventually ‘interested in having their house became the National Citizens’ Crime designated as a safe house must go Prevention Council, to dispel the comthrougha rigid application process _. mon theory that average citizens can’t that includes background and crim- | do anything about crime. An ad caminal checks.. 3 : created and McGruff, trench coat, showed Since McGruff can’t be everywhere ‘at once,: McGruff. pene offers the as next best thing to organizations interested in running a McGruff program- “have LC groups or with a parent or adult. Tell your family where you will be trick or treating (be specific). McGruff? s local manager, In areas where there are no ipant. McGruff’s next scheduled appearance is i ‘St. Lawrence Thrift Store TUL Cross at corners only. window indicates a McGruff House partic-. row it,” said Bradley. of sorts. “McGruff creates a partnership Carry a flashlight. The McGruff House program provides a safe-haven for children who are potential crime victims. This placard in a homes a fuzzy.McGruff costume, a manifestation of McGruff’s community interest. “A lot of schools and churches bor- “His goal is to nals prevent crime,” said Sergeant J. Bradley of the Heber City Police Force, Trick or treating: Go: in indicating that more, accessible houses are needed to keep the com munity’s kids secure. familiar with the “Take A Bite Out Of Crime,” slogan. duties - Avoid flimsy fabrics and costumes with billowy skirts or baggy sleeves. state, “There still aren’t enough,” the McGruff campaign, studies showed that over half. ‘of all Americans: were McGruff’s masks for better visibility. While Wisatch pipes ioe have a few McGruff houses, Bradley up on television sets all over, instructing viewers to take a bite out of crime. People took him seriously. Within two years of starting Since then, grown. Wear makeup instead of a big hound dog dressed in a Columbo-esque ~ walk and be seen. 3 birthday-that’s 160 in dog years. paign. was McGruff Costumes: Wear costumes Courier staff LT | a Dog? Why Take Advice From Senior Citizen Center 90 N 100 W, Heber City, UT at Trick-or-Treat Avenue on October 29 and 30 in Heber ‘sidewalks, walk facing traffic. - Candy: Wait until you are Old Town Village. home to sort, check and eat McGruff will offer advice and tips on how to have a safe and, ultimately happy, Halloween. % | any candy. Ain’t e n a r C d o b a h ic d a e H n i k p m u P o N The Legend of Sleepy Hollow lives on at the Homestead Jean Croasmun, Courier Staff LL Friday, November 5th & Saturday, November 6th 9amto1 pm Free Admission Restocked for Saturday — Guests load into the wagon for a thrill ride during the Legend of Sleepy : Hollow, continuing through October 30 at the Homestead. FRIDAY & SATURDAY « 5P - 8P HEBER OLD TOWN Horses, More etal A ALLEY - grade school kids! every through Great Se whos NE lam Brom eer le ee wh featuring: ee ete] Lice dd e Beth Lawrance’s Singing Group « Jeff Stockman = aren te ad more information: ee just headless an average night in Heber. It’s Sleepy Hollow, -and Aiso Featuring: UVSC STUDENT COUNCIL pumpkins, than Friday and Halloween Geos weekend the: Legend of it’s happening Saturday night at the Homestead in Midway. The buggy ride takes visitors through a 35-minute ride that ultimately meets up with Crane and his horrific evening and confrontation with Sleepy -~Hollow’s headless horseman. For passengers unfamiliar with the. story, a quick pre-ride briefing is held in the Homestead’s Activity Center. The Legend of Sleépy Hollow céntinues at the Homestead weekend nights through October. 30. Reservations are recommended. Call 654- 2201 for more information. u |