HALLOWEEN PARTY PLANNER
Creepy Crafts Party Tips Pumpkin Carving Tips Halloween Activities Fun Facts Tricks for Treats The Derrick & The NewsHerald October 9, 2020 2 Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 The Derrick / The News-Herald Party Planning Made Easy Looking for tips on how to pieces, and gummy worms. plan a Halloween party? Create Stockpile a variety of candy. a Halloween party planning Include various options such as checklist to ensure your chocolate, gummy candy, and Halloween celebrations have all sugary candy. of the necessities! Once you’ve planned your October fun with Decorations family and friends, review the Choose spectacular decorations checklist to make sure you’ve to accent your Halloween party covered all the Halloween party theme. Decide whether you basics. will create the Halloween party decorations yourself or purchase Here are the essential Halloween them from your local party party checklist items to help you store. Choose a spooky haunted get started with your planning: fun night for the kids. Make the with ghosts for a spooky haunted party complete with Halloween house themed party. Select house theme for the party. Add costume contests and lots of invitations with pumpkins for a decorations such as ghosts, Date candy. Hire a local band or DJ kids themed party. mummies in bandages, and Pick the perfect date for your to play music and entertain gravestones to your checklist Halloween party. Check with guests throughout the party. for planning a Halloween party. friends and family before you Food and Drink Serve delicious food and drinks Rent a fog machine from your finalize the details! Invitations to your Halloween party guests. local party store to add to the Plan a specific party theme or a Plan simple appetizers, drinks, haunted house effect. Create a Guests and Atmosphere classic Halloween party. Browse and, of course, candy. Decide spider’s lair with cotton cobwebs Make a list of guests for the selection of Halloween digital what drinks to serve based on the and pipe cleaner spiders. Time your Halloween party. Plan a invitations on Punchbowl for the guests. Mix cocktails and punch will be limited on the day of sophisticated Halloween party perfect design to complement for adult themed Halloween the party due to food and drink for adults or organize a family your theme. Choose invitations parties. Serve lemonade, preparation and socializing so juice, and other non-alcoholic make sure you decorate a day or beverages for a kids party. Join our Clarion team and receive Label the drinks with creative two in advance. - New Starting wage - Sign on Bonus Halloween names. Make a red - Production Bonus - Safety Bonus punch and name it “Vampire Follow these Halloween party - Years of Service - Christmas Bonus Blood.” Make green jello and planning guidelines and you’ll be well on your way to a Employee Package: call it “Monster Slime.” Create a “Worms in Mud” dessert great Halloween celebration. • Paid Weekly • 401K (after 60 days) for the kids with chocolate Remember to always plan • Paid vacation • 7 paid holidays pudding, crushed oreo cookie ahead! • Medical/Dental/Vision (after 90 days) (after 60 days) • Opportunities for advancement Call today for an interview @ (814) 297-5188 or apply online @ www.clarionbathware.com/employment Like us on Facebook C la rion Bat hware A Better Place to Work
Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 3 The Derrick / The News-Herald HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Costumes: an eye care professional. While the packaging or any path where visitors may pass close by. They should never be left unattended. • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. on decorative lenses will often make claims Consider adding reflective tape or striping to such as “one size fits all,” or “no need to At Home: costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater see an eye specialist,” obtaining decorative • Remove tripping hazards to keep your visibility. contact lenses without a prescription is both home safe for visiting trick-or-treaters. Keep dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, the porch and front yard clear of anything a • Make sure that shoes fit well and that inflammation, and serious eye disorders and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, child could trip over such as garden hoses, infections, which may lead to permanent toys, bikes, and lawn decorations. entanglement, or contact with flame. vision loss. • Check outdoor lights and replace burned- • Look for “flame resistant” on the costume Pumpkins: labels. Wigs and accessories should also out bulbs. clearly indicate this. • Never allow small children to carve • Sweep wet leaves from sidewalks and pumpkins. Children can draw a face with steps. • Consider non-toxic makeup and decorative markers. Then parents can do the cutting. hats as safer alternatives to masks. Hats should For the best control while carving, the • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently fit properly to prevent them from sliding over American Society for Surgery of the Hand jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. eyes. Makeup should be tested ahead of time (AAHS) recommends adults use a small • Although most animals are friendly, some on a small patch of your child’s skin to ensure pumpkin saw (sold with other Halloween can be dangerous; take precautions to there are no unpleasant surprises or allergic goods) in small strokes, directing the blade prevent animal bites. reactions on the big day. Toxic ingredients away from themself and others. The AAHS • More than any other age group, children have been found in cosmetics marketed to advises against using larger blades, which teens and tweens. between the ages of 5 and 9 are the victims can become lodged in the pumpkin and cause of animal bites―about 5% of all children • Avoid any sharp or long swords, canes, or injuries when pulled out. this age are bitten by an animal every sticks as a costume accessory. Your child can • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick year. Children ages 9 to 14 are next in line easily be hurt by these accessories if he or instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. as the most frequent victims of animal she stumbles or trips. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is bites. As a parent, you have ultimate • Do not use decorative contact lenses without safest. responsibility for your child’s safety around an eye examination and a prescription from • Do not place candlelit pumpkins on a porch any animal―including your own pets, neighborhood pets, and wild animals. Baytree farm Pumpkins, Gourds, Corn Stocks and more fall decorations! 2265 Rockland Nickleville Rd., Emlenton Quality Work at Affordable Prices (Rt. 38 South of Nickleville) 814-432-3490 • Owner: Bill Myers 1364 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin, PA 16323 814-671-3922 • www.baytreefarm.com
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When original packaging revelers the opportunity to dress up in costume, the texture will remain the same upon thawing. is unavailable, glass or plastic containers with play tricks on unsuspecting individuals and cap 2. Keep an eye on chocolate. Chocolate needs to airtight lids can keep Halloween candy fresher, off the day with treasure troves of candy. be kept under cool conditions to prolong its shelf longer. Approximately 600 million pounds of Halloween life. The National Confectioners Association 5. Manage moisture. Candies like mints, caramels candy is sold each year in the United States. says dark chocolate can be kept for one to two and hard candies can absorb moisture. They should Around 90 million pounds of that is chocolate. years if wrapped in foil and stored in a cool, dark not be mixed with other candies that can lose The National Retail Foundation notes that more and dry place, such as a pantry. Milk and white moisture, such as fudge and creamy confections. than two billion dollars is spent on candy come chocolate have a more limited storage time of The NCA notes that hard candies can stay hard if Halloween. But most of that candy will never no more than eight to 10 months. HersheyÕs sprinkled with finely ground sugar and stored in be eaten. Many households take in more candy does not recommend putting chocolate in the airtight containers. than they know what to do with on Halloween. refrigerator, as doing so can affect texture. 6. Use candy in other ways. If eating chocolate bar Couple that with any leftover candy that may not 3. Candy corn can endure. This symbol of the after chocolate bar becomes tiresome, repurpose have been grabbed by trick-or-treaters, and that’s season is a durable treat. If left in the original, candy in different recipes. Chocolate can replace quite a bounty of lollipops, chocolate bars, candy unopened packaging, candy corn can last a few chips or morsels in cookies. Use hard candies to corn, and taffy to manage. garnish cakes. Melt down caramels to use for ice years. The manufacturer of Smarties says that its cream toppings or chop up nutty candies to make Rather than relegate candy to the trash can, candy can last up to three years if unopened. The your own sundae toppings. proper storage and some other tips can preserve cooler and drier the conditions for storing the Friedhaber’s APPLIANCES “Your Propane Advantage” Winter is Approaching! Searching for a Propane Supplier? Heating, Cooking, Hot Water, Generators? We are a family owned business serving Venango County for 85 years. We offer simple and fair pricing with no additional fees attached. Call us today and talk to a real person to help answer your questions. Ph. 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The bottom of the pumpkin is known as of 2,020 pounds. pumpkin. Pumpkins are a common sight come the blossom end because that’s where Pumpkins are a seasonal delight to many around Halloween. This fruit of the fall is • Stephen Clarke holds the record for the the flower started before the pumpkin come the fall. But in addition to being often used in decorating the interior and world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: formed. delicious, they’re also interesting. exterior of homes, but can be an integral 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous Most varieties of pumpkins are edible, component of cooking and baking as record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of but some taste better than others. Once Fun Facts about well. the competition state that the pumpkin pumpkins turn orange they can be eaten. Halloween must weigh less than 24 pounds and Little thought is given to pumpkins and People bake the meat into pies, soups • The word witch comes from the Saxon be carved in a traditional way, which their makeup. But pumpkin afficionados and stews. It can also be used in breads word wicca, which means “wise one.” requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a who want to know more about these and cakes. Pumpkin puree can replace mouth. • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, delicious gourds can dig into the the oil in cake recipes much in the same the first official citywide Halloween • Trick-or-treating evolved from the following facts. way applesauce can. Adding pumpkin celebration in the United States ancient Celtic tradition of putting out to recipes provides a healthy way to Pumpkins are a member of the squash happened in Anoka, Minnesota, in treats and food to placate spirits who family that grow on long vines close to increase nutritional value. 1921 roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred the ground. Before pumpkin fruit grows, There are many interesting pieces of festival that marked the end of the brightly colored flowers will form and • The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually trivia regarding pumpkins. Here are some made from turnips. Celtic calendar year. then turn into pumpkins. Pumpkins adapt things to ponder. to many climates and are grown on all of • Halloween is the second highest • Black and orange are typically associated the continents except Antarctica. • Pumpkins were once believed to grossing commercial holiday after with Halloween. Orange is a symbol eliminate freckles and were also used Christmas. of strength and endurance and, along In colonial times, settlers and natives as a remedy for snake bites. with brown and gold, stands for the alike relied on pumpkin as a staple of their • 50% of kids prefer to receive chocolate harvest and autumn. Black is typically • In 2007, people in Boston earned the candy for Halloween, 24% prefer non- diets. The British saw the possibilities of a symbol of death and darkness and acts pumpkins as a food source and brought world record for the most lit pumpkins chocolate candy and 10% prefer gum. with 30,128 twinkling jack-o-lanterns. as a reminder that Halloween once was seeds back to Europe to enjoy as well. • According to Irish legend, Jack a festival that marked the boundaries Pumpkins are comprised of several parts. • Thousands of people participate in O’Lanterns are named after a stingy between life and death. The pumpkin is covered in a skin that pumpkin chucking, an event where air man named Jack who, because he cannons propel pumpkins thousands tricked the devil several times, was • An intense and persistent fear of surrounds the pulp, or the meaty part of Halloween is called Samhnainophobia. the pumpkin. The stem is at the top of of feet. Each year people compete to forbidden entrance into both heaven the pumpkin and connects to the vine. see who can launch a pumpkin the and hell. He was condemned to wander • Boston, Massachusetts, holds the record Tendrils are thin pieces of vine that tether farthest. the Earth, waving his lantern to lead for the most Jack O’Lanterns lit at once the pumpkin to the ground to protect it • On September 25, 2010, people in people away from their paths. (30,128). CHEESEMAN’S FRIGHT FARM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Check our website www.cheesemanfarm.com Every Saturday & Sunday to get dates of operation In October, 11am to 5:00 pm. Hayrides begin at dark. 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It is a ______(adjective) Halloween night. I have my ______4. Where does a ghost go on Saturday night? 5. Why did the game warden arrest the ghost? (noun) costume on and I step outside to begin my ______(adjective) 6. Why didn’t the skeleton dance at the party? evening of trick or treating. 7. What do you call a goblin who gets too close to a bonfire? I ______(verb) down the street and ______(verb) up to 8. What kind of makeup do ghosts wear? the first door. 9. Riddle: the maker does not want it, it the buyer does not use it, and the user does not see it, what is it? “ ______(noun) or treat” I said as the door began to open. 10. Why did the vampire need mouthwash? “ ______(noun) or treat?” a ______(noun) said on the 11. What do ghosts eat for supper? other side of the door. “What does that mean?” 12. What is the witch’s favorite school subject? 13. Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? “It means if you don’t give me a treat I’ll have to ______(verb) 14. Riddle: what goes around a haunted house and never stops? a ______(noun) on you. “ ______(exclamation) ” he
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WHAT LIES BENEATH (2000) Though it had the movie completely bombed with critics and fans the double star power of Harrison Ford and Michelle alike, it made an impressive $117,450,119 in the Although horror movies aren’t usually met with Pfeiffer, What Lies Beneath was not exactly met U.S. the highest of critical acclaim, year after year, the with critical acclaim. However, the creepiness of a 10. THE GRUDGE (2004) Directed by Takashi big blockbuster scares come through and make haunted house never fails to bring in big audiences, Shimizu, the same person who wrote and directed some major cash. No matter how ridiculous a and the film made a substantial $155,464,351. the Japanese original, Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), horror movie might be, if it seems the slightest The Grudge received mixed reviews. But it was a bit scary and is backed by effective marketing, 6. THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) hit with horror fans simply for the creepiness of it. it’ll sell. Regarded as the movie that made the “found footage” approach so popular today, The Blair Witch Project The film earned $110,359,362. If you’re looking for a flick to get you in the was indeed a sleeper hit, and really drew attention to 11. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2009) No doubt mood for Halloween, here are the 50 highest- itself by listing the cast as “missing” or “deceased” inspired by The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal grossing horror movies of all time, according to during promotion. It earned $140,539,099, making Activity started a franchise of “found footage” Box Office Mojo. You can decide if they were it one of the most successful independent films films, with the first movie’s trailer including “real worth the hype—and major earnings—or not. ever. footage” of moviegoers watching the film in theaters 1. IT (2017) Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of 7. THE CONJURING (2013) Considered one of to see their terrified reactions. The first film earned Stephen King’s It was so highly anticipated, the best horror movies of the 2010s, James Wan’s $107,918,810. it could’ve bombed with viewers and still The Conjuring started a major franchise, generating 12. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 (2011) The would’ve made a ton of money. Thankfully, the popularity from the fact that the first film was rated third film in the Paranormal Activity series, which film performed well critically, holding a solid 86 R simply for being too scary. Marking the second explored where it all began with the protagonist’s percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, and even the time the Saw director worked with star Patrick childhood, made almost as much as the original, most die-hard King fans were impressed by it. Wilson (the first being for 2010’s Insidious), The coming in at $104,028,807. The film earned a hefty $327,481,748. Conjuring was an automatic success and saw 13. THE CONJURING 2 (2016) The sequel to The 2. THE SIXTH SENSE (1999) One of the most $137,400,141 in earnings. Conjuring was nowhere near as popular as the first, iconic horror films of the 1990s, The Sixth Sense 8. THE RING (2002) Gore Verbinski’s The Ring but it still attracted viewers who wanted to see the showcased a new side of Bruce Willis’s talent and started a cultural phenomenon of passing on chain continuation of real-life paranormal investigators shot child actor Haley Joel Osment—who earned mail or else, as the Naomi Watts-led film saw her Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story. The film made an Oscar nomination for the role—to the top of trying to figure out the mystery of a videotape which $102,470,008. Hollywood’s A-List. The M. Night Shyamalan seemingly killed people if they didn’t get someone film, best known for its classic “I see dead people” 14. ANNABELLE: CREATION (2017) Another else to watch it within a week. The film spawned line, earned $293,506,292. film in The Conjuring Universe, Annabelle: Creation a 2005 sequel and a reboot in 2017. The original is an origin story for the possessed Annabelle doll, 3. THE EXORCIST (1973) Undoubtedly one of the made $129,128,133. and although it wasn’t met with much praise at all, best horror movies of all time, William Friedkin’s it still managed to earn $102,092,201. The Exorcist is a true classic. It went on to become the first horror movie to ever be nominated for 15. THE OTHERS (2001) A creepy mind-bender Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and earned starring Nicole Kidman, The Others is a perfect $232,906,145. example of how desperately audiences are looking for a genuinely scary film without special effects 4. IT: CHAPTER TWO (2019) Two years after and with limited jump scares. The movie earned Andy Muschietti’s It took the top spot on this list, $96,522,687. its sequel has been quickly working its way up C & H Fencing
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Halloween Kids have long been fascinated by dinosaurs, so Wonder Woman Costumes it’s no surprise that dino costumes are continuously Wonder Woman 1984 is still expected to premiere a popular choice, especially for young kids. in October of this year, so it’s perfect timing for for Kids in This adorable T-Rex suit is perfect for a toddler, your own Wonder Woman. She’ll get plenty of 2020 and if your kid wants a different dino, there’s a wear out of this sweet costume that comes with Harley Quinn Triceratops too! a dress, belt, gauntlets, tiara, and even shin A popular choice when it Elsa from “Frozen 2” guards. Halloween night may be the first of many times she saves the neighborhood. comes to dressing up as a DC Anything Frozen is a hit Superhero high character, we with the younger set, but Tiger like this costume because Queen Elsa’s latest dress Your kids might not have watched Tiger it comes with lots of items, will definitely be popular King, but you probably have, so this orange- including the sparkly shirt, this Halloween season. and-black striped, sleeveless jumpsuit will shorts, mask, studded bracelet and belt and the Inspired by Elsa’s ice be fun for everyone. Made to be durable and multi-color tights. powers, kids ages 3-8 can breathable, this classic costume will stand up Miles Morales from “Into the Spiderverse” grab this fun costume that’s to tons of wear well beyond Halloween night. Spiderman is as popular as ever, but why not go sure to get more play in the Super Mario months to come. as the newest version of the superhero—Miles You’ve been gaming ‘90s-style with your kids since March, so how about this spot-on Super Little Avocado Mario costume, complete with hat, mustache, Is it your little one’s gloves and a one-piece jumpsuit? And, yes, that Prepare 1.2 million business first (or maybe second) is an inflatable belly! This makes a great buddy Halloween? Now’s the costume, too, if you have a Luigi in the house! Plus, tax returns and something time to dress him or her you can’t beat the price. up in an adorable costume Popular Poppy happens... and parade around the neighborhood. This Trolls World Tour was a huge hit this year, which microfleece option means Poppy, Branch, Bridget, and DJ Suki will is as comfy as it is be trending this Halloween. 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I think creating sure to deliver lots of fun and laughter this Halloween bowling game would MONSTER TOSS at any Halloween party. Simple step- Orange cups, napkins and rubber be just as much fun as playing it bands hide tricks AND treats in this fun Halloween party games bring plenty by-step instructions make it easy to game that puts a new spin on treasure of excitement! Here’s another fun and PUMPKIN BOWLING put together this creative idea. hunting. You can create your own easy toss game you can incorporate Starring Toilet Paper as Ghost PUMPKIN PUNCH HOLE and Pumpkin as the Ball, this version of this thrilling Halloween into your next Halloween party. Another punch hole idea, but this game by hiding prizes inside orange uncomplicated game can entertain This is an especially great game for version can be reloaded with prizes cups and affixing napkins over the preschool (pre-k) children as young little ones for ages. I bet you’ll have to keep the fun going. Kids as old tops using rubber bands. as three years old, kindergarten, and all the supplies on hand to create this as 4th or 5th graders will enjoy it, Hot glue the cups to a piece of black grade one and grade two. bowling game. You’ll use a black making it a great option for a class or foam core in the shape of a pumpkin. A couple of simple embellishments sharpie marker to create the faces school party. Pieces of orange felt are Treats could include things like candy, + a bucket = squeals of delight when on toilet paper and pumpkin before stickers, and small toys. Tricks could you call it “feeding a monster.” Hang allowing kids to go “bowling”. decorated like pumpkins before being include toothpaste, socks, and gag on to those old newspapers and use PUMPKIN BALLOON STOMP attached to the frame. Kids can keep the prize they select, or you can make gifts. them for this thrilling newspaper All you need is a pack of orange it more challenging by having them POP GOES THE PUMPKIN eating monster toss game. Great for balloons and some small candy or home or school parties and carnivals, match up items before they win, or Are you looking to kick off Halloween small coins. Before you blow the too. adding different textures in. with a bang? You don’t have to buy balloons up, slide the candy or small your fun when you can make it! This SPIDER WEB WALKING coins inside. After all the balloons GHOST TOSS pop goes the pumpkin game will keep HALLOWEEN GAME are blown up, you can let the kids get Flour-filled, orange balloons make creative and go wild as they try to the Halloween “boos” at bay! This game gives “searching the web” super toss-it’s to throw at a Halloween pop the balloons and catch the prizes Confetti and candy filled balloons new meaning. It actually requires ghost. 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