The Press-Dispatch
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A-12 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Tips for safe Halloween MOTORISTS TIPS FOR dren out on the street on Halloween evening, motor- ists should be very careful driving along city streets, especially in neighbor- hoods, during designated trick-or-treat hours. • Avoid talking on a cell ed children may dart out in- to traffic at any time without warning. • Drive with your head- Due to the number of chil- District #1 phone or other distracting activities. • Remember that excit- Jefferson Township with our two sons, Nolan and Sam. I am a lifelong resident of Pike County, a 1993 graduate of Pike Central High School, and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. I am employed as an electrician at IPL. lights on, even during day- light trick-or-treat hours, so that your vehicle is more vis- ible to children. SAFETY ON THE ROAD should use sidewalks in- stead of the street whenev- er possible and always cross at crosswalks. • Remind children to • Tr ick- or - t reat er s er assume they are seen by a vehicle. Small children may be especially difficult to spot in the dark. • Children should also COSTUMES costumes, masks, beards and wigs, make sure the label says "f lame resis- tant." While this doesn't ensure these items won't catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burn- ing and should extinguish quickly. • To minimize the risk of • When purchasing contact with candles or oth- er sources of ignition, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billow- ing skirts. • Apply a natural mask of involved in the community my entire adult life. I have served as a volunteer fireman for over 16 years and Hi, my name is Jeff Nelson. My wife, Mendy, and I live in The Press-Dispatch ment of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana State Po- lice (ISP) and Indiana De- partment of Transportation (INDOT) offer the following tips for a safe Halloween: The Indiana Depart- I am already working hard for Pike County. I have been look both ways before cross- ing the street. • Teach children to nev- I am a state certified instructor. I am a trustee of the First United Methodist Church and a Pike County Youth Soc- cer coach. I have volunteered my time to the Pike County 4H Fair, Labor Day Association, Petersburg Little League, Home Town Competitiveness, Pike County EMS, Peters- burg Ministerial Society, and many of the local fire depart- ments. I am a member of the Pike County Amateur Radio Club, IDHS District 10 Homeland Security Planning Com- mittee, Master Mason F&AM Pike Lodge 121, IBEW local 1395, Friends of Coal, and a key club contributor to Pike County United Way. carry flashlights after dark to easily see and be seen. us have this privilege. As your next Commissioner, my time will be focused on economic growth and staying involved with all initiatives and opportunities that may bring jobs to Pike County. Growth leads to more funding for road im- provements, public education, and public safety. I am blessed to live and work in this county, but too few of and grandchildren an opportunity to grow up and grow old right here in Pike County. make our area a place we are proud to call home. GO CHARGERS! P A I D F O R B Y C A N D cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, make sure it fits securely and has eye- holes large enough to allow full vision. • For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usu- ally available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores. SAFE HOMES ers expecting trick-or-treat- ers should remove any- thing that could be an ob- stacle from lawns, steps and porches. • Check outdoor lights swept from sidewalks and steps to avoid slips. • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. ing hours designated by the community. • Children should on- dren trick-or-treat with friends and carry a cell phone for quick communi- cation. • Younger chi ldren ly visit familiar homes that have the porch light on. • Make sure older chil- TRICK-OR-TREATING • Only trick-or-treat dur- • Homeowners and rent- On November 6th, let's move forward and continue to I want to give Nolan and Sam as well as your children vote and support Your are greatly appreciated! COLEMAN RYAN COMMISSIONER District 3 and replace burned-out bulbs. • Wet leaves should be and a candidate for Commissioner of District #3 of Pike County. My family consists of my wife Misty, my two boys, Elijah and Samuel, and me. We have lived in Pike County our en- tire lives and consider it the best place to live in Indiana. Misty works at Winslow Elementary as a Title 1 Aide and my children attend Pike Central Middle School and Winslow Elemen- tary. I currently teach at Pike Central High School instructing the JAG program (Jobs for America's Graduates), which helps juniors and seniors decide what they want to do aſter high school and prepares them for college. should walk in groups with older children or be accom- panied by an adult. • Children should nev- structed to refrain from eat- ing any treats until after they get home. • Parents should inspect EATING TREATS • Children should be in- er enter a home, but should wait on the porch for the res- ident to hand out treats. active ordained and licensed minister evan- gelizing to local area churches and speaking to the youth of our community. I am also a veteran of the United States Army and Army National Guard. Misty and I are currently the sports coordinators at Winslow Elementary. their children's treats before allowing the children to eat them. • Only eat candy about safety this fall, visit GetPrepared.in.gov. wrapped in its original wrap- per and inspect all fruit thor- oughly before allowing chil- dren to eat it. For more information I have enjoyed serving our community as an Let me introduce myself. I am Ryan Coleman missioner of District #3 into a Brighter Future with fresh ideas and a New Vision for tomor- row for your families and mine. I would appre- ciate your vote on November 6th. Ryan Coleman I am ready to help lead Pike County as Com- YOUR SUPPORT AND IS APPRECIATED Paid for by candidate I D A T E Elect