City Of Parksville Fireworks Celebrate wisely this halloween. teach children that fireworks arenot toys and that if they find fireworks, they should TELL an adult. http://city.parksville.bc.ca/departments/fire_department.asp
Extractions: Fire Department New Web Site The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department, proudly presents its own website, www.pvfd.ca , thanks to the creative talents of its own volunteer member, Sean Wood ! The site is still in the process of building so keep checking for new content. Congratulations! Parksville Volunteer Fire Department The City of Parksville Fire Department provides services such as: fire protection, fire prevention inspections (commercial), rescue and backup emergency medical services. No burning permits are given out and no open fires are permitted within the municipality other than garden refuse fires which are allowed only between March 15 to April 15 and October 15 to November 15 each year. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact the Fire Chief, Doug Banks at the non-emergency number (250) 954-4671 or at Emergency calls are to be placed to It is the mission of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department to provide the most effective and efficient Fire Protection and Fire Rescue Service for the citizens of and visitors to Parksville. The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department is a combination of career/ volunteer service consisting of 1 career and 30 - 35 volunteer members. Fire protection, rescue and backup emergency medical services are provided for the citizens of and visitors to Parksville and the outlying Fire Protection District from the Fire Hall located at 160 Jensen Avenue West.
Have A Healthier Halloween halloween is a great time to teach children about sharing. This is a day whenkids are inspired to be like SpiderMan or other heroic do-gooders. http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/raisingkids/healthierhalloween.htm
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Extractions: by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D. Introduction Helping with the outside: Costumes and celebrations Helping with the inside: Thoughts and feelings Helping after Halloween: Checking in ... Related articles Introduction Halloween, as it is celebrated today, is a melding of many myths, religious practices, and cultural traditions. Children and parents are most familiar with the practice of dressing up and going trick-or-treating. Creating a costume, decorating pumpkins, and putting skeletons, cobwebs and lanterns in windows, provide an opportunity to use imagination and explore fantasy and fears in manageable ways. There are times when Halloween comes in the midst of times of real fears, either personal to a family or more universal, such as in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Adjustments to the usual festivities may be in order given a child's own situation, feelings and behaviors, and issues at large in the neighborhood, community, or country.
Simple Tips For A Safe Halloween Simple Tips for a Safe halloween by Danielle Schultz. Ah too. Beforethe big night Talk about halloween safety with your children. http://www.childfun.com/articles/teach/halloween.shtml
Extractions: Children's Halloween costumes should be: bright, reflective, and short enough that chances of tripping or contact with flame are reduced. Costumes that are baggy and oversized or high-heeled shoes can cause injury by falls or accidental contact with fire. Costumes, wigs and other accessories should only be purchased if flame-resistant. Hats and non-toxic makeup are a better choice than masks which reduce visibility, block eyesight and can hinder breathing. Treat bags and costumes can be trimmed with reflective tape to increase visibility. Write your child's name, address and phone number somewhere in the costume, and show this to your child in case of accidental separation. Be certain that props simulating weapons (guns, knives, swords) are soft, flexible and do not look real. Wands also should be flexible and soft. Trick-or-Treating
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Two Sleepy Mommies: Peony Weighs In On The Halloween Issue For our family in upstate NY, 2003, halloween is is a fun evening out that doesnot detract from All I am afraid of my abilities to teach Amalia mathematics. http://moss-place.stblogs.org/archives/006094.html
Extractions: On the other hand, I don't like the attitude of trying to shield ourselves from any taint of the larger culture. It strikes me as being counterproductive it deprives us of the chance to evangelize others, and it can set up a false impression to our children and to others that Catholicism = No Fun and Always Being Weird. I kind of agree with this. I did not for a while, but as I see more and more religious Catholic families losing their children I think there is much truth to this. My philosophy on Halloween is it is so much fun, carving pumpkins, going out on a fall evening,getting candy, and playing dress up. I have read so many conflicting stories about whether or not the origins are pagan, Catholic or whatever, and frankly it makes very little difference to me. For our family in upstate NY, 2003, Halloween is is a fun evening out that does not detract from All Saint's Day, or any religious education because we do not elevate to a status of religious holiday. What ever it may have been to others, is not necessarily what it is now to us. (A sad analogy in the reverse would be how Christmas is a celebration of the Birth of Our Saviour started by Catholics and has been reduced by many to nothing more than blatant consumerism.) I have also been debating this question with things like home schooling. I keep thinking perhaps I should put the children in school for the very reason Peony stated, but I really do not believe my children will be educated like they can be at home. Nor do I believe I would be as involved in their lives, but just likes passing ships.
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Extractions: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America I am disturbed by a recent trend by well-intentioned Christian people to prevent their children from participating in the annual fun of Oct. 31, even to the point of not allowing the use of the name Halloween, because of supposed connections with satanism and/or other destructive activities. As a student of history and a Christian pastor, I cannot in good conscience stand by and allow the Christian connections in this holiday to go without notice, nor am I prone to give up something that has a degree of integrity and purpose (and a lot of fun) just because someone happens to be more destructive in mindset than I am. The name Halloween is old English and is a reference to the evening before All Hallow's Day, better known today as All Saints, which occurs on Nov. 1. The feast of All Saints, celebrated in Christian calendars of Lutherans, Episcopalians, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Presbyterians and many others, is a celebration of the numerous faithful men and women of history who have died, including those recently passed away, who serve as examples to us of Christian living. The feast was established on this date by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century, and soon was observed universally by the whole Church. From the beginning, this Christian feast of remembrance included a vigil, meaning that services and activities of preparation for the feast began on the night before. In England, this feast became known as Hallowmas, referring to the mass of All Hallow's Day (cf. Christmas, Candlemas), and the vigil on the night before was called Hallowe'en, short for Hallow's Even.
Halloween Myths, Monsters And Devils Some Comments Weather or not to let him enjoy the festivities of halloween. I am a very devoutChristian. I love the Lord with all my heart and teach my son daily of his http://www.illusions.com/halloween/hallows3.htm
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Extractions: Can Halloween Be an Entirely Innocent Practice? In the following material, we will present a brief case for abstinence from participation in Halloween. This is not say that Christians who choose to participate in Halloween are necessarily sinning; however they need to decide whether, by their participation, they bring honor to the Lord. We hope Christians will take a closer look at involvement based on the following discussion. Not everything in life is clear cut and not everything has easy answers. All things considered, however, we think the most prudent and wise decision for Halloween is abstinence. Why? Based on our discussion to date, we can see that Halloween symbolism and activities today, although technically removed from their ancient practices, nevertheless retain the underlying associations for which they were intended. In other words, the very act of dressing or costuming oneself heralds back to the original purpose for which this was done.
A Probe Mom Looks At Halloween Talk to your kids about the way fear is glorified at halloween, and teach them whatJesus said about it Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not http://www.probe.org/docs/halloween2.html
Extractions: My colleague Kerby Anderson has written a popular article called "Ten Reasons Christians Should Not Celebrate Halloween." And I do agree that Christians have no business celebrating a holiday that glorifies something that delights the enemy of our souls. And potentially opens us up to demonic harrassment, to boot! But if we've got kids, especially kids in public school or who hang around other kids in the neighborhood, it's entirely possible that parents can feel pressured to do something about Halloween. After all, it's pretty hard to hide under a rock for the whole month of October. A number of houses on our street are more decorated for Halloween than for Christmas! It seems that the costume manufacturers have really cranked up production of all sorts of costumes to a degree we've never seen before. Gone are the days of burning a cork to blacken a face, put on some thrift-shop oversized clothes and dressing up as a hobo. (There's probably some politically-correct term for "hobo" these days anyway. . .) Is there anything intrinsically wrong with dressing up in a costume and getting a bunch of candy from consenting adults? I don't think so; hey, the Bible tells us that God instructed the children of Israel to ask their neighbors for silver and gold their last night in Egypt in a VERY early version of "Trick or Treat" (Exodus 11:2). But we can cooperate with the forces of darkness, however unwittingly, by participating unwisely in Halloween festivities.
Halloween Safety On halloween night, cumbersome costumes and blinding masks can make walking safelythrough dark neighborhoods difficult. teach children not to cut across yards http://www.ci.garner.nc.us/police/tips/halloween.htm
Extractions: Halloween should be fun for kids, but to be fun for kids and parents it needs to be safe. Here are few safety tips that could keep Halloween safe for you and your kids. So BE SMART AND SAFE: Make sure your kids dress up safely Check that the costumes are flame-retardant so the little ones aren't in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns and other fire hazards. Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night. Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can be hot and uncomfortable and, more importantly, they can obstruct a child's vision a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps. Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes. Make trick-or-treating trouble free Trick-or-treaters should always be in groups so they aren't a tempting target for real-life goblins. Parents should accompany young children. Make sure older kids trick-or-treat with friends. Together, map out a safe route so parents know where they'll be. Tell them to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
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Extractions: Halloween Costumes for sale in Canada [/pages/clothing-pages.html] Halloween Costumes (Downloadable Plan) see more Halloween costumes ... Haunted Halloween Bean Bags (Downloadable Plan) Halloween Food Favors (Downloadable Plan) ... Chatelaine Halloween Forum - Find free pumpkin carving stencils and some halloween decor ideas. Creative Halloween Costumes - article on creating that perfect halloween costume. Suite 101 - Halloween Costume Discussions - Find out what others are going to be for halloween and what they are doing to create their costume. Mocha Sofa - Everything from costumes to carving that perfect pumpkin. Search for deals at Canadian Shopping Deals This Halloween: Be careful with lighters and matches (NC)Disposable lighters sold in Canada must be "child-resistant" but this does not mean they are "child-proof". Child-resistant lighters are made so that children have a harder time making them work. In other words, they may slow children down but they may not stop them. Children as young as 18 months have started fires by learning how to use lighters. When lighting candles at Halloween, remember these fire safety tips:
Genesis Health System - News - 2002 - Halloween Safety teach children to exit and enter the car on the curbside, away from traffic. FallsOn halloween night, cumbersome costumes and blinding masks can make walking http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2002/halloween_safety.aspx
Extractions: Facility Information DeWitt Comm Hosp Genesis Medical Ctr Illini Hospital Genesis Health Grp VNA As Halloween creeps up, kids will dream of spooky costumes, jack-o'-lanterns and haunted houses. Halloween is one of the most thrilling nights of the year for children, and also one of the most dangerous. As kids hit the street to trick-or-treat, the potential for unintentional injury rises. In fact, children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year. Halloween can indeed be scary, with increases in pedestrian injuries, burns and falls among children. "Children may be distracted by the excitement of the night and the fun of trick-or-treating, and may not take safety to the street. Careless street crossing coupled with drivers' more limited vision at night can make for a deadly mix." said Keene Hart of the Quad Cities' SAFE KIDS Coalition. "Many of the risks kids face on Halloween can be avoided if parents discuss important safety precautions with their kids."
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Extractions: Facility Information DeWitt Comm Hosp Genesis Medical Ctr Illini Hospital Genesis Health Grp VNA Halloween Safety Ghosts and goblins aren't the only phantoms children face when trick-or-treating on Halloween. The potential for unintentional injury rises on Halloween with increases in pedestrian injuries, burns and falls among children. In fact, the chances of a child being hit by a car and killed increase fourfold on Halloween. While kids and parents prepare their costumes and sweet feasts, they need to recall the many safety tips that could save them from danger during the frantic trick-or-treating festivities. "Halloween is a scary night for kids and parents - in more than the traditional sense. It can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year due to a variety of factors," says Karen Farley, Quad Cities Safe Kids Coalition. "Most parents worry about candy tampering. They're not aware that pedestrian injuries, burns and falls account for a majority of the injuries primarily because kids are walking in the dark with unwieldy costumes in the streets and around jack-o-lanterns and candles." Many of the risks kids face can be avoided if parents discuss with their kids the important safety precautions that the Quad Cities Safe Kids and Quad Cities Safe Communities Coalitions recommends following.
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Extractions: As Halloween creeps up, kids will dream of spooky costumes, jack-o-lanterns and haunted houses. Halloween is one of the most thrilling nights of the year for children, and also one of the most dangerous. As kids hit the street to trick-or-treat, the potential for unintentional injury rises. In fact, children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year. Halloween can indeed be scary, with increases in pedestrian injuries, burns and falls among children. Children may be distracted by the excitement of the night and the fun of trick-or-treating, and may not take safety to the street. Careless street crossing coupled with drivers more limited vision at night can make for a deadly mix. said Heather Paul, Ph.D., executive director of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Many of the risks kids face on Halloween can be avoided if parents discuss important safety precautions with their kids. As parents and children take time to construct costumes and decorations, the National SAFE KIDS Campaign recommends the following:
Halloween Happenings teach children to exit and enter the car on the curbside, away from traffic. Adult halloween partygoers should have a designated driver. http://www.free-times.com/halloween.html
Extractions: Halloween Safety Halloween Happenings A Halloween Extravaganza with Banjos, Burritos, Goblins and Ghosts. October 31 El Burrito 934 Harden St. 765-2188 All Hallow's Eve Costume Contest. Categories include "sexiest," "most outrageous," "best multiple entry (couples and groups), "best movie character," "most bootiful," "most electrifying" and "most creative." 6:30 to 7 p.m. and 8:30 to 9 p.m. October 31 The Nickelodeon 937 Main St. 254-8234 www.nickelodeon.org Costume Contest and Halloween Party Free admission. 6 p.m. October 31 Crocodile Rocks 700 Gervais St. 252-7625 The Ghosts and Legends of Carolina walking tour will present a special Halloween edition of their tour with haunting ghost stories of Columbia and surrounding areas. $10 for adults, $5 for children 7 and 9 p.m. Meet at the base of the George Washington statue on the north side of the State House. Gervais Street (803) 454-4467 Halloween Celebration. Bring out Your Dead, with music from DJ Sensoria. 8 p.m. October 31 Art Bar 1211 Park St. 254-4792 Halloween Celebration including trick or treating, costume contests, carnival games and concessions. 6 to 8:30 p.m. October 31 Crooked Creek Park 1098 Old Lexington Hwy. 345-6181
Guidelines For Handling Halloween Remember that there are dangers associated with halloween night Instead of just goingto receive, teach your children to give by preparing a treat for someone http://www.flc.org/hfl/parenting/ptg-flm05.htm
Extractions: Guidelines for Handling Halloween Parents, the fact that you're reading this article means you care about your children. You care about the messages that you are sending to your child's impressionable mind. You care about the activities your child participates in. You know you can't protect your children from being "in the world," but you want to teach and model for your kids how to be discerning. This article is intended to be a guide and isn't presented as an "inspired" set of rules. None of us has the "final answer" regarding how Christians should view Halloween or what type of approach is absolutely right or absolutely wrong, but there are principles that can guide you as you prayerfully make decisions for your family. It is our view at Family Life Communications that Scripture does not directly address the general question of whether or not Christians should participate in celebrating Halloween as a holiday. However, we do recognize that there is an obviously evil aspect of Halloween that Christians should completely shun. It is well documented that Halloween has pagan, and even Satanic, roots. It is this type of celebration that is obviously wrong and should be exposed for what it is by those who follow Jesus Christ. To be a true follower of Jesus is to love, protect and cherish human life (I John 4:9). Jesus warned that those who harm or mislead children will be severely judged (Luke 17:2). The Bible also clearly instructs us, as believers, to avoid all forms of evil (I Thes. 5:22). In fact, if we could lift just one passage out of the Bible to help you in making decisions about how to handle Halloween, it would be I Thessalonians 5, verses 21 and 22:
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