NO TRICK AS KIDS ENLIST FOR HALLOWEEN FOOD DRIVE.Byline: Kevin F. Sherry Daily News Staff Writer When Halloween rolls around, the costumed kids coming to the door could ask for food as well as treats. A food-collection program organized by Ventura County's 4-H Club will have children from various clubs across the region asking for a can of food or a nonperishable item in addition to candy and treats. All the food collected will go to assist FOOD Share, the county's food bank. ``This is a vast community project,'' said Susie Burmester, donation solicitor for FOOD Share. The group patterned its drive after a similar program in Arizona, said Lynnette Coverly, vice chairwoman of the 4-H Club's management board. The members figure that Halloween is the one night of the year when members of the public expect and even welcome door-to-door solicitation solicitation In criminal law, the act of asking, inducing, or directing someone to commit a crime. The person soliciting another becomes an accomplice to the crime. The term also refers to the act of obtaining bribes, as well as to the crime of a prostitute who offers sexual , Coverly said. With much of the focus of Halloween on children demanding treats for their own enjoyment, the public likely will react positively to trick-or-treaters requesting something that will help other people, she said. ``We're hoping for a can of food per house,'' Coverly said. ``It puts a positive spin on what some might consider a negative celebration.'' The 4-H Club will try to coordinate the groups, so that residents of one block are not bombarded with multiple requests for canned goods throughout the evening. ``We don't want to be a nuisance nuisance, in law, an act that, without legal justification, interferes with safety, comfort, or the use of property. A private nuisance (e.g., erecting a wall that shuts off a neighbor's light) is one that affects one or a few persons, while a public nuisance (e.g. , for sure,'' Coverly said. Each child participating in the program will receive a reflector reflector: see telescope. badge that will help homeowners identify them, she said. After collection, the children will bring their collected food to Vons and Kinko's locations, Burmester said. The 4-H Club hopes to include members of the Boy Scouts Boy Scouts, organization of boys 11 to 17 years old, founded (1907) in Great Britain by Sir Robert (later Lord) Baden-Powell. It was incorporated in 1910 in the United States, where its appearance was connected with earlier organizations—the Sons of Daniel , the Girl Scouts Girl Scouts, recreational and service organization founded (1912) in Savannah, Ga., by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927). It was originally modeled after the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, organizations created in Great Britain by Sir Robert Baden-Powell during , the YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. and church organizations, Coverly said. A Tuesday meeting at Seaside Seaside. 1 City (1990 pop. 38,901), Monterey co., W Calif., on Monterey Bay, in a fruit region; founded 1887, inc. 1954. Its economy is based largely upon tourism. California State Univ. Monterey Bay is there, on the former site of Fort Ord. Park will give organizers a better look at how many groups are interested in the program. ``It's our first year so we really don't have any idea,'' Coverly said, adding, ``They will guarantee the food stays in the community.'' In recent years, youth groups have become more involved in helping address the importance to get food to the needy need·y adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. . ``More and more it's happening,'' Burmester said. ``These kids have got to be aware of the need.'' The Halloween food roundup will be the kickoff to FOOD Share's annual holiday challenge. For information about how to participate in the Halloween food drive, contact the 4-H Club office at (805) 645-1470 or FOOD Share at (805) 983-7100. |
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