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City of Lakeland’s Monthly Newsletter
October 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
Please Alert Lakeland Electric of any Medically Essential Usage
City Mobile App Now Available
Meet Ruby Williams: Food Supervisor
HALLOWEEN
SAFETY
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TIPs To PROTECT
YOUR GHOULS AND GOBLINS!
Did you know that the practice of Trick-or-Treating has been around for hundreds of years? Peasants in the Middle Ages would dress up in costumes during the holidays and travel from door to door, begging for treats. Originating in Ireland and Britain, people would pray for the souls of the dead in exchange for a treat. Wearing costumes and masks at Halloween goes back to Celtic traditions in which people would try to placate the evil spirits by dressing up like them. Although the art of Halloween has not changed drastically over the centuries, in the last few decades, the fun behind the holiday has been supressed by danger. What used to be a night of frivolity and care-free attitudes now needs to be enjoyed with caution. By following a few simple tips, though, you and your family can still have a great Halloween and your dentist can still have a great fourth quarter!
or responsible adult should y Aalwaysparent accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
a flashlight to help you see and to help y Use others see you. in a group, walk slowly and communicate y Stay where you are going. trick-or-treat in well-known neighborhoods y Only at homes that have a porch light on. on well-lit streets and always use the y Remain sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the farthest edge of the roadway facing traffic. Never cut across yards or use alleys.
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y Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat. y Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations. walk. Never run across a street. y Always Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks.
any mask or item that will limit eyesight y Remove before crossing a street, driveway or alley. assume the right of way. Motorists may y Don’t have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn’t mean others will.
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consume unwrapped food items or open y Never beverages that may be offered. not eat any candy or treats until they are y Do thoroughly checked by an adult at home.