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Be Aware Fire Rescue is reminding those who join in theDangers

of Halloween Fire Halloween fun that

Pet Patrol

Citrus County

there are inherent fire dangers in costumes, decorations and events. As they plan and prepare

for Halloween activities, parents, businesses, homeowners, schools, event sponsors and all

those involved in Halloween fun are asked to remember a few safety rules. Here are some

tips for everyone that could prevent serious injury and even the loss of life, as well as prop-

erty damage.

Fire exits should be plainly marked at events and parties and kept clear at all times.

At least one adult should be present at all parties, gatherings and activities. Each Trick or

Treater should have a flashlight and should use it in dark areas. Small flashlights should be

used in place of candles in jack-o-lanterns. All decorations should be kept far away from

open flames and light bulbs. Dry cornstalks, for example, can ignite very easily. Instead of

candles, use electric lights around all decorations, and make certain that decorations do not

get too close to or come in contact with the light bulbs. Never use candles or torchlights

when decorating walkways or yards. Use flashlights. Avoid using candles in jack-o-lanterns

on display. If candles are used at all, be careful to place pumpkins where they can t set fire

to curtains or other decorations and where they can’t be tipped over. Instruct children to stay

“Puggy/Pugsley is a 6 yo, 17# (smaller than

away from open flames and other heat sources. Make sure they know how to stop, drop and

Max is black and white male kitty that

appears in the photo) s.f. sweetheart, Pug

roll if their clothing ever catches fire. (Stop immediately, drop to the ground, covering your

needs a loving forever home. He’s about 6

mix. She loves to cuddle, take little walks,

face with your hands, and roll over and over) Instruct children who are attending parties at

months old and was a stray with his mother

prefers being the only pet, but has learned

other locations to locate exits and know how they would get out in an emergency.

and siblings. He’s very sweet and playful.

to ignore or play with a canine companion.

Costume safety

he gets along with other cats and dogs.He

Citrus County area adoption only. Phone

Dress children in light-colored clothing so that they may be easily seen at night

has been tested for feline leukemia/aids,

Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. foster mom, Ju-

when Tick or Treating. Use reflective material or flashing lights for increased visibility.

been dewormed, has had all his shots, has

lie 795.9550. Come to see the pets at the In-

Keep matches and anything that produces open flames away from children and their cos-

been neutered, and has been on flea preven-

verness Pet Supermarket, every Saturday, 11

tumes. Use tight-woven clothing. Loose-woven clothing ignites and burns easier and faster.

tion. If interested please contact his foster

AM-2 PM. Check www.adoptarescuedpet.

Keep clothing short to keep children from getting tangled and falling. Be extremely careful

mom Tanya at smalls98789@gmail.com or

com for our other pets and the ADOPTION

with the tinder-dry cornstalks and other harvest season decorations. Don’t place them near

352-697-5657.

CALENDAR with locations and dates.

fireplaces or other sources of heat, and don t let them block doorways or stairs.

Remember that such items are illegal in public buildings unless they are treated

Williston Animal Group: For more information, contact Theresa Jones at our WAG

with flame-retardant material. Homemade costumes may be fun to make, but avoid flimsy

telephone number 352-528-9888 in Williston. See all of the WAG adoptable dogs

materials, including yards and yards of old sheeting popularly used for witch and ghost dis-

at www.petfinder.com.

guises. A touch of a flame could start a fire in such billowing skirts and sleeves. Also, beware

of paper bag masks and costumes. Although economical, they can ignite in an instant. All

ready-made costumes, masks, wigs, and beards should be labeled “Flameproof” or “Flame-

resistant.”-- Do not buy any Halloween items that are not marked as such. Use flashlights,

never candles, to illuminate faces and pumpkins or other costume props being carried about.

Drug Arrests - Continued from page 1

ticipated from the Chiefland Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff s Office, Dixie

County Sheriff s Office, Gainesville Police Department, US Marshals Office and Probation

& Parole.

Halloween night came early in Chiefland with over 40 law enforcement officers

knocking on doors in search for drug dealers and not candy. Operation Trick-Or-Treat is the

conclusion of a six month investigation that undercover agents purchased drugs from drug

dealers. This round up was a success arresting 13 people and no one was injured. Agents

confiscated approximately $5,000 dollars in cash, recovered seven guns and seized powder/

crack cocaine and cannabis.

Operation Trick-Or-Treat round up will continue this week in arresting drug deal-

ers that remain at large. The Drug Task Force Agents have 85 felony charges and 15 misde-

meanor charges to file on the subjects.

FHP Gainesville 800-395-8248

FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240

Citrus County Commissioner Gary Bartell, center, wants every person in Citrus County to know

about the county’s Prescription Drug Discount Card. The free card can be used by any county

resident at pharmacies throughout the county when a prescription is not covered by insur-

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