Speak Out 10/14/03

Tuesday, October 14, 2003

IT'S ONLY a couple of weeks to Halloween. I encourage folks who remember their fun nights of trick or treating as a child to bring back some of that magic for their children. Parents, stop thinking the mall is a great candy destination. Get out of your cars and walk with your children down blocks and spend some time with them. Folks who don't go out, buy a simple bag of candy and turn on your porch lights. Have fun admiring the wide range of costumes. Let's get back to basic trick or treating.

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