Page 12A-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Thursday, June 15, 1989
Child-Proofing Your Home Can Prevent Accidents A
By JERRY KING
Toddlers can be a real joy
whether they're your own children
or a niece, nephew, or grandchild.
And now that summertime is here,
make sure you are fully prepared
for their upcoming visit by child-
proofing your home. The Kings
Mountain Board of Realtors has a
few safety suggestions so your
house will be ready to cope with a
young child's never-ending curiosi-
ty. Make sure you check the fol-
lowing areas to prevent accidents
and injuries.
» Furniture - Children get hurt by
falling on hard surfaces or cutting
themselves against square edges.
Prevent these kind of mishaps by
getting rubber corner protectors
available at hardware and fumiture
stores. Remove any fragile occa-
sional tables and plant stands that
can tumble easily.
» Cabinets - All cabinets should
be locked with latches either inside
or out. Lock away such dangerous
substances and detergents, bleach-
es, solvents, polishers and other
cleaning supplies to prevent poi-
sonings. Keep all medicines and
cosmetics out of reach and in the
original container with child-proof
caps.
« Kitchen - Again, lock up all
household cleaners and place
knives high on the wall in an en-
closed knife rack. Remember that
children can turn on faucets and
TRAVIS HAYWOOD
17-Year-Old
Youth Missing
A 17-year-old Kings Mountain
7 youth; Travis Leander Haywood,
has been missing from home since
May 20, according to the Kings
Mountain Police Department.
Haywood, whose nicknames are
Lee and Lazeron, was last seen
walking from 104 Apt. C Guyton
Loop. He told his mother and step-
father, Karen and Curtis Freeman,
he was going to Shelby or "maybe
to California to get a job."
Mrs. Freeman said she has not
heard from her son since and rela-
'tives have been unable to locate
him. Mrs. Freeman said Lee has
left home before but has a "nervous
condition, gets upset and cries and
returns home."
Haywood was wearing a black,
yellow and pink shirt with grey
black acid wash jeans, dark blue
shoes and a black jacket. He stands
five feet nine inches tall, weighs
145 pounds, has dark skin, black
hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information or
having seen the young man is
asked to call the Kings Mountain
Police Department, 734-0444.
Applications
Are Sought
Examinations for rural carrier
positions at a number of area
postoffices, including Kings
Mountain Postoffice, were an-
nounced this week.
Applications may be obtained
from clerks at the various postof-
fice locations including Belmont,
Bessemer City, Blacksburg, S.C.,
Cherryville, Clover, S. C., Dallas,
Denver, Hickory Grove, Iron
Station, Kings Mountain,
Lincolnton, Mount Holly, Smyrna,
S. C., Stanley and Vale.
Rapture
From Page 9-A
"I personally think it is in direct
contradiction to the teaching of
Jesus Christ," he said.
That opinion has not stopped
Whisenant from writing another
book of predictions.
"I think it was inevitable," said
Allen. "He had to save face and
give some excuse for his miscalcu-
lation."
One thing is certain. More pre-
dictions will likely come down the
path and area ministers offer the
same advice.
"It's a lot of hype and sensation-
alism and it should be disregarded
by serious-minded Christians," said
Allen.
scald themselves. The American
Academy of pediatrics recom-
mends parents adjust their water
heaters so water temperature can-
not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
» Stairs - Gates can only be tem-
porary barriers to keep children
from suing stairs. Some toddlers
learn to climb over them. The tra-
ditional accordion gates are partic-
ularly easy to master. Buy sturdier
gates made of plastic or solid wood
frame models that are strung with
polyethylene mesh to provide a
more effective barrier.
+ Electric Fixtures - Dangling
electric cords are fascinating play-
things for children. Buy cord short-
eners at hardware store. These are
strips of plastic around with the ex-
cess cord is wrapped. Cords that
are thin or frayed should be re-
placed immediately. Buy small flat
covers for outlets not in use to pre-
vent children from inserting their
finger or other objects.
+ Outdoors - Outdoor swimming
pools and ponds are very inviting
to children—and dangerous as
well. Some localities require that a
protective barrier such as a fence
be put around pools to keep out
small children. Make sure at all
times that there is adequate super-
vision when children are playing in
an area near a body of water.
In addition, close bathroom
doors to keep children from enter-
ing and perhaps climbing and slip-
ping into the bathtub. Tack down
rugs to prevent falls and pick up all
small objects that may be swal-
lowed. While plants are beautiful
to look at, some are poisonous and
could be fatal if eaten by a child.
Keep them safely out of reach.
Lastly, never let children play in
the garage, attic or basement.
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There are too many hazards,
as tools and paints, which ¢
lead to serious injury.
Children are inquisitive bf
ture and are eager to learn
things feel, smell and taste lik
following the above tips fro;
Kings Mountain Board of Re
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