Kidz Zone

Donald Kyle is the Children's Editor for The TowneLaker. He is in Ms. O'Mara's third grade class at Bascomb Elementary. Donald is also the son of Gina Carr and Don Kyle.

Halloween is Thursday, October 31 — are you ready? Here are some of my favorite Halloween jokes and some cool recipes to get you in a scary mood! Also, make sure you read the safety tips for trick-or-treating! There are several Fall Festivals you can have your parents take you to. See page 18 for more details and Trick-or-Treat times in your area.

Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

What is a ghost's favorite candy?
Boo-ble gum!

 Who did the ghost take to the movies?
His ghoul friend!

There are 10 bats at the haunted house all but 7 die. How
many are left?
*7*

What did one grave say to
the other?
Is that you cough-in (coffin)?!

TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY

- Always carry a flashlight.
- Stay with an adult, and stay in a group.
- Only visit houses with a porch light.
- Never go anywhere with a stranger.
- Do not enter someone's home when trick or treating. The door is far enough.
- Wear a bright costume, so others can see you.
- Use face paint instead of wearing a mask to avoid vision problems.
- Never eat candy until your parents have a chance to look it over.
- Walk facing the oncoming traffic if there is no sidewalk.
- Look both ways, obey all traffic laws, and use cross walks and crossing lights if available.
- Designate a route and do not go to houses that aren't on that route.
- Don't take a short cut through an alley or parking lot.
- Carry money for a phone call in your shoe!

Grasshopper Guts

3 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup peanuts
1 - 6 ounce package butterscotch chips

In a saucepan, melt butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove chips from the heat and stir in peanuts and chow mein noodles. Drop using teaspoons onto waxed paper and cool. Makes 30 - 40.

Ghoul-Ade for Halloween

1 envelope Kool-Aid grape flavor unsweetened mix
1 envelope Kool-Aid orange flavor unsweetened mix
2 cups sugar
3 quarts cold water
1 quart ginger ale — chilled

Mix Kool Aid's together with sugar in large pitcher. Add water and mix. Just before serving, add ginger ale.