It’s for the children, you know:
BOBTOWN (KDKA) – A small community in Greene County is embroiled in controversy after local officials decided to ban trick-or-treating this year.
Instead, Bobtown will hold a four-hour Halloween party.
Supervisors in Dunkard Township say they are taking the steps for safety reasons.
The party will be held at the Bobtown-Dunkard Volunteer Fire Station, but not everyone is pleased with the idea.
“When they try to take away trick-or-treating for our children, we have to step up and fight back,” Parent Michael Skumlien told KDKA-TV.
“I think they’re taking all the fun from our kids. This is a small town and our children need something,” Freda Menear, a Bobtown grandparent, said.
Hannah, a student at Bobtown Elementary School, said all the kids she knew have been talking about it and are disappointed by the supervisors’ decision.
Bob Huggins, a Dunkard Township supervisor, said many local residents agree with town officials that it would be better for local youngsters not to be going door-to-door.
With a party at the fire hall, he says both the kids and the candy they receive would be safe.
Next week, the Bobtown Police Chief will drive through town using his car’s PA system to tell kids that there’s no Santa Claus.
H/T: Overlawyered
October 9th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Perhaps the local Bobtown police officers can go on a city-wide rabbit hunt next spring…
October 9th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
So since this is for Safety Reasons, can I assume there’s been a rash of young trick-or-treaters meeting grisly fates while going door to door seeking candy? I mean what other explanation could there be? Surely they aren’t getting hysterical without cause, right?
October 9th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
REVOLT!
October 9th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Uh, and what legal authority permits them to do this?