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To the residents of the Village of Scotia
"SAFE WEDNESDAY HALLOWEEN"
As the Police Chief' of Scotia, I am asking for your assistance in making this Halloween, a "SAFE WEDNESDAY HALLOWEEN"
Every year throughout the Village, many of our children enjoy the tradition of collecting candy on Halloween evening. Unfortunately, each year there are incidents that mar the evening for some children and residents. While these incidents are caused proportionately by only a small number of older youth, the impact of the vandalism, litter, and disruptive behavior adversely affects the quality of life in the whole neighborhood.
Keeping this in mind, we are asking that all residents celebrate Halloween between the hours of 4 P.M. and 8 P.M. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007. We would ask that children complete their "Trick or Treating" and that residents turn off their front porch lights at 8 P.M.
We would appreciate it if each parent would spend a few minutes with their children and impress upon them that Halloween is not an excuse to become involved in criminal activity. One night of so-called "fun" can quickly get out of hand and result in personal injury or an arrest.
Only with your cooperation and support of "SAFE WEDNESDAY HALLOWEEN" will all of our children and residents be able to enjoy this evening. If you witness groups congregating, call the Scotia Police at 384-2244. In any EMERGENCY dial 9-1-1.
Click HERE for this years Cider and Donut Wagon Schedule.
Chief John Pytlovany
Scotia Police Department