Recommendations from Health Department on neighborhood trick-or-treat

MARSHALL COUNTY — as towns and cities are confirming their Halloween and Trick-or-treat activities, both for residential and commercial entities, the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) gave the following recommendations.

MCHD administrator ashley Garcia confirmed that MCHD Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm authorized neighborhood trick-ortreating.

Garcia said, “It’s an outdoor activity that can be conducted safely if people are thoughtful about their decisions. If you’re wearing a costume with a mask, you should still wear a face covering underneath the mask. Parents should make sure their kids stick together with household mem

bers only. It also might be a good idea to designate one member of the family to retrieve the candy for the group. An alternative option is to have your kids use a scoop bag with has an extended handle to allow to for more distance while getting candy.”

Garcia added that only packaged candy should be distributed. She reminded everyone to use hand sanitizer and practice social distancing.

During their regular meeting Wednesday evening, the Argos Town Council approved residential and commercial Trick or Treating for the Town of Argos on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Plymouth and the Town of Bourbon had previously confirmed their plans to have neighborhood trick or treating from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

The Town of Bremen confirmed Thursday morning by phone call that the plan is to move forward with 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Deputy Clerk of Utilities Cathy Holderman noted that all safety practices should be adhered to including social distancing.

The Town of Culver will address the issue during the council meeting next Tuesday.

All plans are subject to change based on state or county regulation changes.