Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 October 2002 — Page 28

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Keep your child safe during Halloween

• Inspect all treats and keep only dKMpthat are sealed in their wrappers. Throw all homemade treats and fresh

Mrs. Batties receives award from IPS

Special to The Recorder

Halloween is fast approaching. Detective Tom Rodgers, a nationally recognized expert on child safety, has provided a set of “Halloween Safety Tips” to keep children safe during the Oct. 31 holiday. Rodgers is the national spokesperson for KIDSRIGHTS, an imprint of JIST Publishing Inc. Located in Indianapolis, KIDSRIGHTS is the source for education and prevention materials in the fields of family violence, child abuse, parenting, and family issues. Here are his safety tips: • Qiildten should always go trick-or-treating with an adult. •Try to go trick-or-treating • while there is still daylight, if possible. • If you go out after dark, carry a flashlight or glow stick, or wear reflective clothing. Be alert to passing traffic. • If the lights are not on at a house, do not go there. The residents might not want to participate in Halloween activities or they might not be home. Go only to houses that are well lit on the outside. • Costumes should be safe and flame-retardant. Make sure the costume fits well so the child does not trip. • The child’s vision should not be blocked by anything, such as makeup, a mask, or part of the costume. • Make sure that the child can breathe properly while wearing a mask. • Children should never enter anyone’s house for any reason unless accompanied by an adult • Stay clear of any flames, such as lit candles in or around jack-o’-lanterns. • Try to go to homes of people you are familiar with. • Tell children what to do if someone grabs them. Scream loud, twist, and wiggle out of the person’s grasp. Run to the nearest house where someone is home. Keep screaming until help arrives. • Provide specific instructions to older children who go out without supervision. Children who are not given specific instructions can become involved in mischief or bully younger children. For children over age 12, consider alternatives to trick or treating, such as parties or community

Mrs. Louise Terry Batties was recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation as an “Honored Retiree of the Indianapolis Public Schools,” signed by current IPS Superintendent Duncan “Pat” Pritchett. The honor, which Mrs. Batties said she will always cherish, is one of a myriad of others that she has received. Mrs. Batties also expressed gratitude to The Indianapolis Recorder Charities, Women’s Auxiliary Inc., which this past spring awarded a scholarship in the name of Louise Terry Batties to Robert Branch, who is now attending Ivy Tech. Mrs. Barbara Sebree is the current president of The Recorder’s

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Mrs. Batties, a graduate of Butler University with bachelor

Women’s Auxiliary organiza- and master degrees, is the first

person or student of color and graduate of Butler to be honored for outstanding scholarship and outstanding accomplishments in the world of public affairs. The essence of the Butler honor bestowed by former Butler president John Johnson said “The alumni Butler award is presented to Louise Terry Batties, whose personal and professional accomplishments bring honor and distinction to Butler University.” More recently, Mrs. Batties was awarded a doctorate of human relations from Martin

University.

Mrs. Batties is the mother of Dr. Paul Terry Batties,a widely known physician, internist and cardiologist. She is the widow of the late Dr. Paul A. Batties, and a member of University United Methodist Church.

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(Abovs) Justice Quince (right) meets city-county councilman Elwood Black and Mrs. Lundy Darden.

Judge David Shaheed enjoyed an in-depth conversation with a dinner volunteer.

National Coalition of 100 Black Women to host Gourmet Gents 2002

NCAA Conference Center, 700W. Washington St. in the Palmer E. Pierce Room and Theodore Roosevelt Atrium at 7:30 p.m. The event features prominent male figures in the Indianapolis community such as Frank Anderson, Roderick Bohannon and Willis Bright cooking their favorite dishes for guests to taste. The Gourmet Tasting will raise money to support the coalition’s signature program, the Academy for Girls which is designed to help shape young women who desire to be contributing citizens in our community. The event raised $10,000 for the program in 2001.

The Natfonal Coalition will be holdin g their 8th of 100 Black Women, annual fond raiser, Gourlirt—polii rhaptrrlnc.. met Gems, Oct 26 at the

For more information, call Jamell Burks-Craig at (317) 9211806.