European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 31, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday october 31, 1992 How to help halloween pass safely dear Ann Landers i read this article about halloween safety in the Chicago Tribune last year. I thought it was something your readers might find useful. Please print it. Chicago Ann fan dear fan thanks for sending it on. Here it is worry less about Jason and Freddie this halloween and give More thought to the actual dangers this Holiday poses to children such As Busy streets darkness costumes catching fire from pumpkin candles and real life weirdos who May be roaming the streets. That a the word from child advocates and safety experts. Tops on their safety lists alternatives to trick or treating such As Home parties simulated haunted houses or scary movies at Home with some school friends on a sleep Over. If the children Are deter mined to hit the streets for treats Here Are some safety tips from the professionals. Quot suggestions from the National Pat based in Chicago 1. Always have an adult go with children. They should Stop Only at houses that Are Well lit and preferably Only at houses of people they know. 2. Older children should travel in groups never alone. They must never accept an invitation to enter a Home or apartment. Set a time for returning Home and be firm about it. 3. Costumes should be flame resistant Short enough Ann Landers so kids done to trip and in Bright colors or marked with reflector tape. 4. Makeup is better than a mask a it does no to restrict breathing or vision. 5. Affix name Addrel its Ltd phone number to the inside of Young children a costumes in Case they get lost. 6. Avoid toy weapons especially guns that could be mistaken for the real thing. From Wyler children a Hospital at the University of Chicago 1. Excited children who Dart into the Street Are often hit by cars on halloween. Emphasize the importance of looking both ways before crossing the Street. Insist that your children use sidewalks and crosswalks. 2. Warn kids not to eat any treats until they get Home and have them inspected by an adult. Packaged Candy is usually the safest. Inspect the wrapping to make sure it has not been opened. 3. Slice fruit or Candy to Check for foreign objects. From the National Safe kids Campaign in Washington . 1. Falls Are the leading cause of injury on halloween. Give children flashlights so they can see and be seen. Toy swords or knives should be soft and flexible. Children should stay on the sidewalks and not Cut across Yards. 2. Affix reflector tape to treat bags. 3. Keep your Lawn Steps and porch Clear of objects a child might stumble Over. From children a Hospital of Pittsburgh 1. At party guard against Candy overload by serving Popcorn pretzels fruit Gelatin or Home made cookies. 2. Give children stickers pretty pencils crayons and colouring books As alternatives to Candy. Letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chicago Iii. 60611-0562. C creators Syndicate tips on helping your mail Carrier dear Abby i am a female mail Carrier in a Small town. I have a Small mail route with Only 300 patrons. I try to give them the Best service possible but i would love a Little support from them. If anyone is interested Here Are a few suggestions 1. Check your Mailbox and make sure it is securely attached to its Post. 2. If it is in a group of other boxes please make sure it is even with the others. Also Check the height of your Mailbox 3. Cut All Bushes Trees vines and shrubs from around your Mailbox. And if you have a problem with ants spiders Roaches or other bugs in the Mailbox keep a few Mothballs in there. It really works 4. Please keep the approach to your Box Clear. Done to Park cars or let the children leave their toys in the area. 5. The Little Flag on your Mailbox is to let the Carrier know you have mail to be picked up. Use it Only for that purpose. 6. Keep the Mailbox door closed. It is very difficult to drive up to a Box with the door open. 7. Please and this is most important done to let children run up to the mail carriers vehicle be sure they wait until after the Carrier leaves to go to the Mailbox. Abby if people would get into their cars imagine that they Are the mail Carrier and drive up to their boxes i am sure most of them would be shocked at the condition their Mailbox is in. Help your Carrier out. Carriers work hard some work six Days a week in All kinds of weather but they still come through. I am sure this is too Long for publication Abby but maybe you can condense it and say what needs to be said. Thank you for the Many years of enjoyment you have Given me and my family. A mail lady. Letters for this column should be addressed to dear Abby at . Box 447, mount Morris 111.61054. 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