County celebrates spooky season
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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
Scott County communities are celebrating Halloween on the evening of Oct. 31 with community-wide trick-or-treating, as well as more organized Halloween festivities.
Village-wide trick-or-treating in the Village of Bluffs will take place from 5 -8 p.m. on the 31st.
In addition, the Village will be hosting Halloween activities and refreshment at the Village Hall from 5 – 8 p.m.
According to Village President Linda Sapp, the Village will furnish drinks and chips for trick-or-treaters. A fire and roasting sticks will also be provided by the Village for residents who wish to bring hotdogs and/or marshmallows. In addition, residents are encouraged to bring candy to the Village Hall to hand out to trick or treaters.
“It’s all going to be in front of the city hall,” Sapp said. “It’s open to anyone who wants to come. Everyone is welcome. The more we have, the better it will be for the kids.”
The City of Winchester’s community-wide trick or treating will also take place from 5 – 8 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Also that evening, Winchester will host trunk-or-treating around the square. Trunk-or-treating will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Keep trick or treaters safe this Halloween
Halloween is just days away. One of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the festivities.
Trick-or-Treating
• Make your trick-or-treaters visible to others. Provide kids with reflective gear, flashlights and glow sticks to help make the route easier for them to follow and more visible to any vehicles on the roads. Adding reflective tape to costumes and treat buckets can help increase your trick-or-treater’s visibility to traffic.
• Keep your hands clean. Bring hand sanitizer and wash your hands when you get home.
• Practice pedestrian safety. Look both ways before crossing streets (at street corners). Use sidewalks to walk to the next destination. If sidewalks are not available, walk on the edge of the roadway, while facing traffic. Cross at the corners of the street, not between parked cars.
• Be considerate of other people. Only visit homes with a porch light on and accept treats at the door.
• Know where your trick-or-treaters are going and who they will be with. Have a parent or responsible adult accompany any younger children during Halloween activities.
• Have an adult check all candy before eating. Dispose of any loose, open candy, or candy that could be a choking hazard or any unfamiliar brands.
Handing Out Candy
• Do not hand out candy if anyone in the household is feeling sick. This helps keep everyone as healthy as possible.
• Provide proper lighting and sweep clear your sidewalks and steps. Having good lighting and a clear path helps visitors see where they are walking and avoid getting hurt.
Driving on Halloween
• Watch for trick-or-treaters. Sometimes people may forget to look both ways before crossing streets, so make sure you pay attention while driving.
