Have a safe, fun Halloween

To the editor:
With Halloween and trick-or-treat quickly approaching, it is an exciting time for our children.
Trick-or-treat hours for the City of Dunkirk are set for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with a rain date of 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday
Please, take the time to talk with your children about trick-or-treating safety.
Some of the tips to talk with your children about might include:
•Going trick-or-treating with a grown-up.
•Go trick-or-treating in groups.
•Visit only people you know.
•Make sure your costume lets you see and hear perfectly; you need to be able to watch and listen for cars.
•Make sure your costume fits — it’s easy to trip on costumes that are too big.
•Wear brightly colored clothing; put glow in the dark patches or strips on your costume so drivers can see you.
•Carry a flashlight.
•Having an adult help go through the goodies before children eat them.
Let’s work together in making this Halloween a safe and happy one for our children.
Dane A. Mumbower
Dunkirk Police Chief