5 After-School Tips for "Latch-key" Children It's unfortunate that often chil dren of working parents have to sta\ at home alone after school. "Latch-key children" have ?become a vsay of life for many lim ited-income parents who d^ not have the resources or time lo get them involved in after-school pro grams or provide babysitters. Some of the latch-key children are younger than 12 years old. Parents and other adult family members should train or plan activi ties so that the children will be safer, involved and more secure. Children need consistent direc tion and support from parents and other adults. Children need to kno\s bound aries and limits to help protect themselves. Rules help give order and prpvide children u. ith safety needs. These are some things young sters need to be reminded about on a daily basis. Vou may want to make a list and tape it on the child's door to the bedroom. They should be reminded to call Mom or Dad as soon as they get home. Put on their play clothes, eat a snack, clean up. do homework at 4:30 p.m. Watch TV or play only after homework is finished. The parent should discuss w hat to do in case of the following situa tions: ? The number to call or proce dure in case of fire or smoke. ? ? Procedure for burglary. ?What to do if the lights go out. Children often experience lone and boredom when alone. In case of loneliness, encour age your child to do these things: Write letters or cards to relatives HOME ECONOMICS Anne J. Falls A / ? How to handle cuts, scratches, bruises and bums; ? What to do in case of storms; and friends, learn a^ew dance or exercise; work a jigsaw puzzte; do extra skills, drills or reading. Pageant Deadline Extended The deadline for entry into the 1994 Miss North Carolina USA and the 1994 Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageants has been extended until midnight, Oct. 1. Both pageants will run concur rently Nov. 19-20 in Charlotte. Ages for Miss USA delegates are at least 18 and under 27 as of Feb. 1, 1994. Ages for Miss Teen USA del egates are at least 15 and under 19 as of July 1, 1994. Delegates must be U.S. citi zens, six-month residents of North Carolina (dorm students are wel come to apply), single, never mar ried or had a child. Competition will be in evening gown, sw'imsuit and inter VirwrJiidjriTTjrwiH be based on poise, personality and appearance. There is no performing talent required. ? Winners will receive a five day trip to New York, a two-week, expense-paid trip to compete for their respective national titles, a fur coat, wardrobe, evening gown, cash and many other prises. Each winner also will have the chance to win $225,000 in cash and prizes at the Miss USA Pageant and a chance to win $150,000 in cash and prizes at the Miss Teen USA Agency 0 Accepting Nominations The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Coalition on Alcohol and Drug Problems is accepting nomi nations for its Community Service Awards. The awards will go to individuals and groups who have taken the lead in preventing alcohol and other drug abuse in Forsyth County within the past year. The awards will be presented at the third annual Community Ser vice Awards Banquet in October. Nomination forms may be obtained from the coalition office at 301 -C South Liberty St. or by calling 723-3784. The deadline for submitting nominations is Oct. 1. Ceremony to be Held The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Community Appearance Commission 1993 Awards Program is Oct. 6 at the Arts Council Theater. 610 Coli seum Drive. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and the awards cere mony at 7:30 p.m. To attend the reception, there is a S 1 2 charge. Contact the City/County Planning Board at 727-2087 if you plan to attend. The awards ceremony is open to the public, fee of charge and without reservations. Pageant. Interested ladies should write Miss North Carolina USA Pageants, 541 Holley Lake Road, Drawer NP, Aiken. 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