businesses at risk. For more information -- visit the village's websit e. and speaking of halloween. some traditions are going on as planned. and A LOT OF FAMILIES ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING OUFOT R A MORE áNORMAL HALLOWEEN. SOME MAY STILL HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS. WH EN IT COMES TO TRICK- OR-TREATING. tonight. DOCTOR LEWIS FIRST HAS SOME TIP S. BEFORE YOUR KIDS VENTURE OUT INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. We all like a little scare on Halloween, but here is my treat for you and your children: a few safe ty tricks so that October 31 is not a safety nightmare for anyone in your filamy. First it is important to know that while people always worry about the safety of the treats your children bring home, the most serious injuries on Halloween involve eye injuries from carrying sharp objects, burns from flammable costumes, and injuries from collisions with cars. If you want to prevent these accidents from happening, here are some tips: See and be seen. Trick-or-treaters should: avoid masks, which can block their vision, and plreace them with nontoxic hypoallergenic face paint or make-up; wear bright colored non-baggy flame- re sistant costumes with reflective tape; carry a flashlight; stay on the sidewalk, and apprchoa only houses that are lit in a neighborhood you are familiar w h.it Make sure your children are well fed before they go out so youan c inspect what they bring home before they want to eat it. My motto in this case is when in doubt, throw it out. Even if tampering with Halloween treats is rare, it can still happen. Don't forget, small hard candies can be a chong ki hazard for the little ones. Children older than 10 should travel in small groups with physical distancing, especially if it is possible some in the group may not be vaccinated. (Parents or another trusted adult should accompany children younger than 10.) Make sure you know the route older children plan to take, and give them a time to be home. They should only go to homes that have a porch light on, preferably one they kn, ow and never enter a home or car to receive a treat. Give them f alashlight and if possible, a cell phone so they can reach you and you can reach them. Remeer mb that the smaller the trick or treat bag, the shorter the distance travele d. Make sure your yard is clear of debris such as hoses, wet leaves or flowerpots tt ha can tr aip child who comes to trick- or-treat at your house. And don't forget to keep lit pumpkins far out of the way of trick-or- treaters. Rather than using a candle in a pumpn ki which can be a fire hazard, consider using a glow stick instead which is a IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR DOCTOR FIRST. JUST SEND HIM AN E-MAI