Retro-reflective ma- terial is available in either iron-on or sew on fabrics and tape, so youngsters can make up Optometric studies have found that retro- reflective material is safely visible even at speeds of 70 to 80 m.p.h. Children in dark clothing are the - most susceptible to such ac- cidents but even white clothing is only safely visible at speeds of up to 50 mph. “I didn't see him in time" is the most com- mon explanation given by drivers hitting pedestrians, particularly at night when a driver‘s view is limited to the length of the headlight beam. Darkness makes youngsters invisible to motorists but there is a way to add an edge of safety to purchased or made-at-home costumes. That edge is retro- reflective material. Halloween safety begins with a “be seen costumeâ€. Safety is a must on Hal/0 ween nigh t THORNHILL â€" Russell Rees, associate professor, education faculty, University of Toronto, may be the next candidate from Thornhill seeking a spot on York County Board of Education. Mr. Rees, who lives at 18 Thornybrae Dr., told The Liberal he was “96 per- cent sure" he would run, but would “make up my mind, specifically, Wednesday night“. Professor may run for board Inaletter to The Liberal, Oct. 13, Mr. Mrs. McMonagle is not seeking re- Rees praised Sam Chapman, the election. 8-12 â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. October 27, 1976 Parents accompanying their children on the Halloween trek should be certain to add retro- reflective material to The makeup should be of the non-allergic type and should be applied carefully by an adult to avoid getting makeup particles or applicators in a child‘s eyes. Use makeup as a disguise rather than masks. With makeup, the child has his normal field of vision and is less likely to have an accident because he didn‘t see something ahead or to the side. A poorly-fitted mask, which can easily slip out of position. or one with small eye slits poses a potential danger because it can block a child‘s view of oncoming cars, objects in his path, a hole. a step or a curb. The other side of Halloween safety is to see safely. their own designs. Be certain they will be visible from front, back and sides. Ill mun mum Bob McMonagle, husband of Chris McMonagle, one of the two present Thornhill residents on the board, has also announced his intention to r'un in December. controversial education director‘ for his work over the years, while criticizing the board for “blocking†him. THINK ABIIIII II All parents should caution their children not to walk in the street (to use yards if there are no sidewalks), to look carefully before crossing a street, and to cross at a corner with a street light if at all possible. In ad- dition. give the child a battery-powered light to carry. their own clothing, so that drivers can see them. too. read small ads. You are! People DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES Sweaters are big, fashion news this fall! So, get one of ours while they’re on sale! Prices are effec- tive while quantities last or until Sat., Oct. 30th. You’ll be noticed in one of our 100% Acrylic sweaters! They come in a plain front or cable design. Choose from V, Crew or Turtle necks. Colours blue, brown, navy, beige, sizes S-M-L-XL. Sale Each He'll be a trendsetter in one of our 100% Acrylic, Fisherman Knit sweaters. Thy have a cable design. Jr. boys' sizes 4 to 6 , boys’ 8 to 16. Our Reg. Price 6.97 sale 5 Each . Jr. Boys', Our Reg. Price 5.47 The price is right for these Polyester/Cot- ton knit shirts! They come in solid or heather tones. Colours navy, brown, beige, blue in sizes S-M-L-XL. G. Men’s Sweater H. Boys’ And Jr. Boys’ Fisherman Knit Sweaters Boys’, Our Reg. Price 6.97 Sale Each You’ll look terrific in one of our Acrylic swoatevs! They have long and short sleeves, turtle or crew necks. Colours assorted, sizes S-M-L. Our Reg. Price 7.97 Each . Each 3. Keep warm in a 100% Acrylic cardigan! They come in button front and wrap styles. Colours and styles assorted in sizes S-M-L. Each I D. Ladies Assorted Cardigans Keep warm in one of our 100% Acrylic, cable design sweaters. They have a 5 bunon front closing. Colours navy, ivory, brown in sizes S-M-L-XL. These Acrylic/Wool sweaters look sensa- tional! They come in a pull over and cardigan style with an all over cable de- sign. Colour ivory, sizes S-M-L-XL. Our Reg. Price 9.97 Sweaters are big this fall! They're 100% Acrylic with long sleeves and a ï¬e bolt Colours assorted, sizes S-M-L. A. Ladies Big Tap Sweaters ‘. Men’s Knit Shirt . Ladies Pullover Sweaters . Men’s Cardigan Sweaters I Our Reg. Price 10.97 And 11.97 Men’s Fisherman Knit Sweaters 3.00