Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) reminds its customers that metallic coatings on mylar helium balloons and on kites can cause damage to SWEPCO’s electrical system and cause power losses, emphasizing the need to make sure these objects are not allowed to interfere in the lines. 
“SWEPCO also wants to remind youngsters, and adults too, that there are certain safety precautions that should be taken concerning kites and power lines,” says Scott McCloud, company spokesman. 
Never use wire, tinsel or any metal in kite construction or as string, they can conduct electricity.
See the March 18 edition for more details.