Trick-or-treaters won’t be at a loss for things to do tomorrow as Hallowe’en events will be going on at Scott Street businesses, the Fort Frances Museum, and the parking lot at McDonald’s.
Like a movie monster in a sequel, the fifth-annual “Scott Street Scare” is looking to come back bigger than ever, organizer Sandra McNay said.
“So far, so good. We’ve got 40 businesses on board,” she noted.
“The [Borderland] Thunder are going to be volunteering, helping out at the crosswalks and handing out candy.”^McNay said trick-or-treaters can plunder a corridor of candy stretching along Scott Street from Toonies (Pizza Connection) to Safeway, with some new participants like Family and Children Services, Lee Garden, and even the Wal-Mart hiring office located on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Scott Street.
The 200-300 blocks of Scott Street will be blocked off for the young trick-or-treaters on Friday, but candy also will be handed out on the 400 block.
Candy donations from local residents, businesses, and service clubs are being accepted, which can be dropped off at McNay’s Scott Street business (Masquerade), or at Canada Safeway and Canadian Tire.
Tomorrow (Thursday) is the last day to do this at the latter two businesses, but candy can be dropped off at Masquerade until 4:30 p.m.
on Friday.
Cash donations can be made only at Masquerade.
Residents who donate candy also can get a sign to put in their window, indicating they gave to the “Scott Street Scare,” so they don’t have to worry about answering the door Friday night.
McNay also is encouraging the public to come down to Scott Street and check out the creepy costumes, adding KSDM and B93- FM will be doing interviews on the street.
The “Scott Street Scare” will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct.
31. For more information, contact McNay (274-2208) or drop by Masquerade at 244 Scott St.
Meanwhile, the Fort Frances Museum will be opening its doors from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 31 to spook trick-or-treaters and hosting a tour of the “haunted” first floor of the building.
And Kitowski Trucking’s spooky trailer will be back at the McDonald’s parking lot this Hallowe’en, where volunteers will be passing out bags of goodies to youngsters starting at 5 p.m.
“We always have fun,” said organizer Kim Miller, who’s headed up the spooky trailer for the past four years.
She hopes the weather doesn’t keep trick-or-treaters from coming out, but added snow and rain won’t affect the newly-redesigned trailer.
But as to what’s so different about it, Miller said people will have to come out and see for themselves. The trailer will be out until the trick-or-treater traffic stops.
Organizers are preparing for 1,000 kids, with any leftover candy to be donated to the local Salvation Army. The bags were put together last Thursday.
Miller noted she currently has enough donations and volunteers for the event.
In related news, as first reported in last Friday’s Daily Bulletin, the OPP will be patrolling the streets on Hallowe’en night to monitor the safety of trick-ortreaters.
And tonight, known as “Gate Night” to some, will see the OPP’s “Operation Pumpkin” in full swing.
Police officers will team up with local organizations to patrol the town for any potential mischief.
Fort Frances Times
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