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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES October 30, 2008 BOO IS THE WORD Keep those little ghouls and goblins safe Wet leaves should be swept from on sidewalks and always obey the traffic signals. Just in case one of sidewalks and steps. Burned75th Air Base Wing Flight Safety the little people becomes separatout outdoor lights bulbs should ed from their group, parents may final piece of be replaced. One n the coming weeks, many want to attach the child's name advice, keep the family pet inside people will celebrate Haland address to the costume and loween. In many cases, par- or restrained. Having unfamiliar people coming onto their territory have a cell phone with one of the ties and home decorating will children in the group who knows may prompt an attack. be the No. 1 priority. However, the number to a responsible adult, Parents, when looking for a roughly four times as many safe house or 911. costume for your little one, pick children ages 5-14 are killed Vehicles are becoming the those that are bright and reflecwhile walking on Halloween norm for getting kids around and tive. Make sure that shoes fit corevening compared with other pose an added danger. Have kids evenings of the year. Stumbling rectly and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entan- exit the car only on the curbside and falls are a leading cause so as not to step out into traffic to glement or contact with flames. of injuries among children on help ensure their safety. Drivers Ensure masks don't limit or block Halloween. Many of these Halshould exit driveways and alleyeyesight; consider a non-toxic loween-related injuries can be makeup and decorative hats as a ways carefully and should expect prevented if parents supervise safer alternative. If a sword, cane to drive slower than the posted and participate with school-age speed limit in residential areas. or stick is a part of your child's children during trick-or-treat Motorists should expect the uncostume, make sure it is not sharp activities. When the time comes to carve or too long. A child may be easily expected and drive with a heightup that pumpkin, remember small hurt by these accessories if he or ened awareness; kids may dart she stumbles or trips. Finally the out between cars and blind spots. children should NEVER carve Kids, don't assume that a driver pumpkins. Instead, let them draw No. 1 accessory every costume a face with markers, and then the needs is a good strong flashlight tocan see you before crossing the street. parent can do the cutting. If you light the way. have to use a candle to light the The final step to a successful When the yard and home are Halloween inner sanctum of the pumpkin, is checking out the decorated to scare and surprise consider using a battery-operated its welcomed guests and the kids untold bounty. Parents don't have light. But if you have to have the have eaten a hearty meal to avoid to be a CSI agent to ensure their warmth of a flame, use a votive snacking, it's time to get dressed children's treats are safe to eat. tea candle. Finally, remember you for a night of tricks and treats. Follow these simple rules: No should only place pumpkins on wrapper, no good. If the package The final steps to having a safe sturdy tables, away from curtains Halloween is afoot. An awesome is sealed and you squeeze it and and other flammable objects, and night of trick or treating is havair escapes, throw it away; and under no circumstances should ing a well-drawn out plan. Plan a when in doubt, toss it out. Parents they be left unattended. safe route in a familiar neighbor- can use many local agencies who A spooky decorated home cap- hood. Instruct the kids to only go offer X-ray examination of candy; tures the imagination of children. to well-lit houses and to remain on however a keen eye and good porches rather than entering any judgment will suffice. It's not a However, an obstacle course of residence to accept treats. Travel bad idea to have a small stash of decorations creates a tripping nightmare. Homeowners should in small groups, preferably with candy set aside to replenish the treats you may have to toss out. an adult. Remind your children make sure their yards are clear This will keep the kids happy and to look left, right and left again of all such obstacles as ladders, you sane. hoses, dog chains and flower pots. before crossing any street. Stay BY MASTER SGT. 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