Trick-or-Treat safe and fun

By Tribune Editorial Board | The Tribune

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Lawrence County’s streets will soon be overflowing with the creepy, the kooky, maybe some ookey and everything in between as trick-or-treaters come out in force Thursday.

All of Lawrence County will host trick-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. except Coal Grove who set the times from 6 to 7 p.m.and Chesapeake from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

With hundreds or even thousands of children and parents walking the streets of our communities it is vitally important that every citizen pauses for a minute to make safety a priority in every way.

Motorists need to be extra cautious when traveling Thursday evening, on close look out for a little goblin or princess that may think their kingdom extends into the roadways. Knowing that there will likely be lots of vehicle and pedestrian traffic out, we hope everyone leaves a little early for their events so they won’t have to rush.

Here are a few other safe trick-or-treat tips The Tribune shared before but will reprint here:

> Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.

> Take a cell phone or carry money along to make a phone call in case of problems or emergency.

> Wear identification that is easy to read.

> Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.

> Follow a curfew and take a watch with a backlight.

> Stay on the sidewalks and out of street if at all possible. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.

> Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods

> Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.

> Do not enter any house unless you know the people and are accompanied by an adult.

> Always watch for cars and do not jaywalk.

Following these tips will put all our families on their way to a safe, fun Halloween.

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