Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
By Staff
Patty Swearingen / MSU extension service county director
October 24, 2004
Halloween is a long tradition that we have all enjoyed, regardless of the ages and generations involved. It is especially exciting for younger children as they make their neighborhood tours "trick or treating."
The real trick to Halloween is to have the excitement and keep it safe for the whole family. Witches and goblins are not the real dangers; falls and pedestrian/car accidents are the things we really need to watch for.
The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween and be cognizant of these precautions:
Watch for children darting out from behind parked cars.
Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.
Watch closely when entering driveways and alleys.
Watch for children in dark clothing.
Do not enter an apartment or home without adult supervision.
Walk from dwelling to dwelling, don't run. Use sidewalks where possible instead of yards where unseen obstacles may cause a trip or fall.
If you have to walk in the streets, walk on the left side facing the traffic.
Halloween is a special time for all our youngsters, but precautions should be taken to ensure their safety. The above tips will help to serve as reminders that might save an accident or a flagrant mishap involving our kids or any kids for that matter.
Homemakers show nearing
The 20th Annual Homemaker Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is coming soon to the Frank Cochran Center at Highland Park. The event is Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 7 from noon-5 p.m.
There has been a lot of great excitement and anticipation for this annual event all around our office by Homemaker Club members all over our county, by participating area craftsmen, by this year's chairman Rae Clark, and even on the telephone as people call and ask if certain craftsmen are going to be there.
The final weeks of preparation are here.
In reviewing the list of items that may be purchased, this likely will be one of the best shows we have ever had and we don't want you to miss it. All 80 booth spaces inside, and the several that have been secured outside, will feature handmade items that will start or complete any Christmas list.
The Homemaker Kitchen will be open serving homemade soup, cornbread, all kinds of sweets plus sandwiches, chips, coffee, drinks, etc.
Admission is 50 cents.
Yes, we are definitely excited about this year's show, and yes, it will be time and money well spent for you to come. It's a perfect way to start your holiday season. But, even more than that, it shows support to our area craftsmen and to the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer Club program that works to strengthen families.
To me, it is a unique community outreach event that provides individuals and families an outlet to sell items they have been produced or made to supplement family income.
Plus, this year much of the money raised by the Homemakers will be used to fund their community service projects.
Make your plans now to join us for the 20th Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. If you need any additional information, please call us at 482-9764.
