Trunk dunk! Ashland calls off ‘trick or treating’ in favor of trunk event

Proponents point out that there are few houses who have keep front porch lights on.. While Centre St may be busy, side streets remain relatively quiet … So why not trunk? It’s safer.. it’s filled with candy.. and filled with fun.

Opponents are fighting a losing battle. Halloween has changed a number of times in history. And lately. Modern society, post-war and post-9/11 have been unkind to the traditional trick or treating.

Is it more boring..? Maybe.. Is it really waving the white flag? Maybe.. But is it realistic to imagine this replaces trick or treating in dying towns? Absolutely.

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Rest in peace, Mike Getz

Mike Getz was a true person, a kind person.. an honest person. He cherished the moments he had in life, you can tell.. as you were checking out he would equally give you those lessons, teach you those little interesting tidbits about life. Comment on the news of the day and give you a life coaching event that could keep you from getting to your next commitment. But it was good. You made it last longer, and you enjoyed it. Every moment.

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