Parents should review these safety recommendations with their children to assure that children have a fun and safe Halloween.

Children Should:

*Cross only at corners.

*Never cross between parked cars.

*Walk facing the oncoming traffic if there is no sidewalk.

*Always remove masks before crossing streets.

*Be aware of cars that may be turning into or backing out of driveways.

*Never go into a stranger's house.

Parents Should:

*Know the route their children will be taking.

*Make sure children are accompanied by an adult.

*Know what other activities a child may be attending, such as parties.

*Set time limits on when children should return home.

*Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.

*Instruct children NOT to eat treats until they return home and parents have had a chance to inspect those treats.

Costumes Should:

*Be made of flame retardant material; and of bright material.

*Include a flashlight or reflector strips on the costume, so that children can be seen.

*Not include high heel shoes or long dangling pieces that a child may trip over.

Motorists Should:

*Drive cautiously on Halloween Eve. Excited youngsters may forget some of these safety rules and dart out in front of your car.

Residents Should:

*Remove all obstacles from their lawns and steps to prevent children from being injured.

*Have a well-lighted home, both inside and out, to prevent vandalism and to prevent injuries to little ghosts and goblins.

On second thoughts, perhaps I'm glad we didn't because i would've eaten bags and bags of lollies.