While the snow we keep on receiving makes it appear that winter cut the line ahead of fall, we are still very much in the autumn season. Next week, Valley residents should prepare themselves for quite a fright. Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be out on the streets. Witches and warlocks will be out in broad daylight!
Halloween has the potential to be a fun and exciting time of the year, but it can go bad in a hurry. We at the Saratoga Sun would like to take a few moments to give our costumed kiddos, those passing through town, and those passing out tricks or treats a few reminders for the season.
If you are driving through town anywhere from around 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, please stay aware as you drive through downtown. With the annual Halloween Walk taking place, there will be plenty of children taking to the street as they visit local businesses. Try not to be in a hurry.
That being said, the trick-or-treaters that will be taking part in the Halloween Walk should remember the rules of the road. Don’t dart out into oncoming traffic and remember to look both ways—left, right, left again—before crossing the street. If you’re an older sibling taking your brother or sister out on the walk, show them the proper way to cross the street.
If you are trick-or-treating later in the night, there are also a few things to keep in mind.
Houses that do not have their porch light on are likely not taking part and should not be approached.
There will likely be houses that have left a bowl of candy on their porch. Don’t ruin the night for others by taking more than what the sign says.
If you’re wearing a dark costume, wear something that is bright or reflective while you are out on the streets so that oncoming vehicles can see you.
For residences that are opening their doors for Halloween, we ask the following:
This holiday should be fun for all ages. While there will be school groups collecting canned goods, there may be older students who are trick-or-treating for the fun of it. We ask that you let them have that fun. There are likely far worse things they could be doing on Halloween night.
Above all, we ask that those who are trick-or-treating and those who are giving out candy have a fun and safe time. Our small communities are why nights like this are still possible. It can continue to be possible by keeping these few things in mind.
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