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fawn-M" Quaint/ER I SATURDAV JUNE 21, 1997 THE SATURDA' Serious about safety Women' s Institute teaches children and parents to stay alert By Anne Craig Staff Reporter T here are many safety ~ concerns when it .. Comes to younger children and parents want to be prepared as possible for any problems . To that end, the Lennox and Addington District Women's Institute is hold- ing a Stay Alert! Don't Get Hurt! child safety activity day at Napanee District Sec- ondary School on Sept. 27 from 9 a.mi to 3 p.m, They're getting the mes sage out early because stu- dent enrollment is restricted to 100 and pre-registra- tion is' requir- luly,18.'The cost is $5 per child or $10 per family The safety day will fea- ture eight different stations where students from junior kindergarten to Grade 8 can learn a variety of safety skills, organizer Valerie Smith and public relations officer, says. They will be divided into age groups for the day. "Each station leader knows how'to adapt the message - to the age group," Smith says. Making presentations are the OFF, the L&A Hos- pital, the NRNF tire depart- ment, the KFL&A Health Unit, the humane society, the Farm Safety Associa- tion, NDSS physical educav tion department and the Napanee Karate Club. "If they come away ed by Friday, with eight messages, it's a successful day. -- Valerie Smith The OPP will have a display in the parking lot which will include the Bay-- watch boat. Also on hand will be a fire truck for the children to visit. Along with these eight stations is an adult informav tion station so parents can accompany their children to the safety day, "We are encouraging lots of parent participation," Smith says, Parents will have a chance to see dis- plays by the Community Mental Health group and L&A Addiction Services, among others The registration is limit- ed, Smith says, because she wants to con- trol the num« ber of chilv dren and mini- mize distrac- tions. "If they come away with eight messages, its a successful day," she adds,.Smith sees the safety day as an impor~ tant one. "It's a very impor- tant message for everyone The children learn how to halp siblings and also inter- act with adults," Smith says. Students from NDSS will be volunteering to help run the day and Smith hopes they also can pick up a few safety tips to pass on to their family. , Sponsors include Giant Tiger, O'Neill Farm Supply, Heads Video Corner, Pop- In Food Store in Odessa, Erinsville One Stop Variety, Bath Dollar Store, Amher- stview lGA and Tamworth Store House Market. n Smith...hopes for early sign up For registration info contact Valerie Smith at 388-2766 or Marion Wanna-- maker at 354-5012. (:1) euLgeCL Ugfie.' To offer some help, the Lennox and Addington District Women's Institute . is hosting a Safety Day April 18 at; Napanee Dis- trict Secondary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to keep parents informed about safety. _