to eg A GN RS NPL RAEN LG ENP OE RNY ESA A A A NN ay gy ER RR SP EGG I_ ILE LER AE ORG LT A eed —o ng er Ng BLOCK PARENT PROGRAM If you are interested in being a Block Parent, fill out this coupon and mail or bring it to: 1) Your nearest Elementary School. 2) Your Police Force. 3) The Manager at any office of Canada Trust Realtor. NAME OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLOSEST TO YOU: O public O separate 6. Always play in safe places. 7. Try to take the same route to and from school each day. 8. Walk in groups, whenever possible. Pe But is it really necessary? The worst situation most Block Parents will-ever have to contend with is a frightened child. if it was your child wouldn’t you say that was reason enough? the privilege and not abuse it and by teaching them to 2 ee How can you become a Block Parent? _TIOW Can Oe a) By calling you nearest Elementary School. b) In rural areas, contact your Police Force. c) By filling in and mailing the form in this folder. In all three cases an application form will be sent to you. Oe Excuses for not becoming a Block Parent. _Excuses 01 ee I work all day. e Even if you can help for a few hours each week, you would be of value. b) J am not a parent. Novone should stop caring about the safety of children and other adults. Retired people and single people may certainly be Block Parents. Fage 16 Cassiar Courier February 1990 Even when they’re not busy, they’re working. | NAME: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: PHONE NUMBER: The Block Parent Wy 6 he ek ee a ere The Block Parents not expected to It's a concept that's very simple, very a) To provide the community with an pass by, receive a) Provide food or beverage. efficient and very essential to the welfare cepantied welhed of protectnd immediate help at this home for any b) Provide toilet facilities. of every neighbourhood. children and adults. = emergency. c) Provide transportation In the most fundamental terms, a b) To aid in the prompt reporting of —An indication to criminals or trouble d) Administer first aid. Block Parent is any responsible adult who emergency problems to the Police makers, that children in this community e) Leave his or her home to break up cares enough about the well being of chil- nt. have been taught how to deal with fights. dren and other persons to volunteer his ¢) Hin peace pce arpa strangers and that the citizens are alert. f) Actively engage any dangerous or her home as a safe refuge when a comm which person. need arises. A Block Parent sign in the — Police t/ When is the Block Parent sign displayed? paises ae pn idan esas window lets children in distresss know — Municipal Government/ — Board Only when someone over the age of When should children use the that a Block Parent is home to provide a of Education/ — It is endorsed by the 16, who has been screened by the Police Block Parent home? safe haven. Canadian Assoc. of Chiefs of Police. Department, is available in the home. a) When alarmed by strangers or vicious And even when there is no cause for Who Ga be 7 There is no in . if the animals! concem, the Block Parent sign can act as ee aoc iomene Parent is for any rea- b) When he, she or playmate is involved a deterrent to potential offenders who can Any responsible citizen, aged 16 son, he or she removes the sign. Absence in an accident. quickly conclude that the neighbourhood years and over who of the sign does not mean the house c) When ill. has its own safety support system. — cares about the well being of everyone, unattended. d) When lost. That's why it’ safe to say about especially children. ee =) When being bullied: every Block Parent that even when — has been screened by the Police _What does the Block Parent do? _ rattan prereset they're not busy, they're working. Department. a) Offer help from dangerous or conditions. —————_ — is willing to provide help for whatever frightening situations. PRET aS Rh ec _Legal status _ time they have available. b) Offer assistance to persons in distress Wise children should know: Block Parents have no legal status —————$————— by phoning the Police or the home of 1. Their own address and telephone except thelr natural satus as private _What is the Block Parent Sign? the child. suena? g citizens. They are simply volunteers who — The official symbol of the National ¢) Assist the Police by reporting 2. Where to go in an emergency if there have agreed to act as sensible, responsible Block Parent Program of Canada. suspicious or criminal activity in the are no Block Parent homes around. adults in an emergency situation in the — An easy-to-identify red and white neighbourhood, 3, Never talk to strangers. community. genie eo be eee reaee 6) Hemovs the Bloc Resont sen when when 4. Never get into a stranger's car. window where it is clearly visible from ifts from e ly @) Allinew Black Parents 5. Never accept candy or gifts (please print) PLEASE GIVE ME: © An application form © More information SE SESS Sa Yo ea ee ae SU ies) 2a eae EO ena eee ¢): I'l always help, sign or not. Let the little ones know it! Most children are taught to ‘be wary of strangets, but they know that a Block Peotat hes beds checead out by the Pome’ ard lain “safe stranger. : d) ge er ncaa picctaoned chid seek if-e hust bf frightened child seeks the or proper authorities to-be contacted. 2) There.are enough Block Parent homes on our block ‘The more Block Parent homes there are, the better the protection. Large numbers are required as some Block Parents may only be available during a small part of each day or week. Prepared as a public service by: Canada Trust Realtor Ev” The Canada Trust Company Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday Friday Saturday instructions on proper procedures, Parent, sanctuary would be offered. However, it is not necessary to:allow strangers into your home. Alll that is required is for the parents HAIR DESIGN | HOURS 222 Kennedy Street} If you are interested in becoming a block parent or in helping to organize the block parent program please contact Wenndee Quinn P.O. Box 188 Cassiar B.C. 778-7580 4 LOE fHE BLOCK PARENT 718-7476 10-6 10 - 8:30 10-5 10 - 5:30 —————— can’t all in place tects us artists Schemes, another by Don Campbell The B.C. government meeds tr be applauded in its undertaking to remeve unsafe vehicles fram cur highways and streets. Ther & rate we are encugh dangers ta driving cur forest, road system today, without having to worry about samecane aiming a clunker at us and then meat being able ta cantreal ait. Unfortunately mastoaf us ane time oar another Nave been quilty of such unsaf@ practices as having bad lights or bad tires lague, t or not fixing the steering. Scag of these have been unavoidable, gane have been out af necessity and same have been dawnright other day the rich SEr dos working «& Larelessness. 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