End of Daylight Savings Time Means Trick-Or-Treaters Need To Use Extra Caution
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Updated: 10:50 PM Oct 30, 2009
End of Daylight Savings Time Means Trick-Or-Treaters Need To Use Extra Caution
This time of year make-believe scary things, can turn into real tragedy.
Posted: 3:45 PM Oct 30, 2009
Reporter: Todd Hicks
Email Address: thicks@wsaw.com

Keeping Kids Safe
End of Daylight Savings Time Means Trick-Or-Treaters Need To Use Extra Caution
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This time of year make-believe scary things, can turn into real tragedy.

Children are more likely to be killed or injured by drivers on Halloween, than any other day of the year.

Safe kids USA says while Halloween is meant to be fun, it can be deadly.

New numbers show twice the number of children die between 4 and 10 p.m. Halloween night than other days of the year.

Kronenwetter police say it's important for drivers to use extra caution tomorrow evening, and turn off and put away distractions like cell phones.

The Department says parents should also talk with their kids before they head out.

"Go over the rules beforehand. Let them know what the expectations are are, this is how we're going to cross the street," says Terry McHugh with the Kronenwetter Police Department.

Safety experts also recommend using face paint rather than a mask for a costume, and always have your child carry a flashlight or glow stick.

That advice for trick-or-treaters is even more important this year.

Top Ten Labor Day Movies
If you find yourself at home on Labor Day, with nothing else to do, check out a few 'labor' inspired films.

1.) The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
2.) Norma Rae (1979)
3.) Nine to Five (1980)
4.) North Country (2005)
5.) Office Space (1999)
6.) Working Girl (1988)
7.) Erin Brockovich (2000)
8.) The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)
9.) Take This Job and Shove It (1981)
10.) Night Shift (1982)

Interested in a few other Labor Day film picks? CLICK HERE to check out the trailers to some other great films, inspired by the American worker.
Labor Day Party Ideas
Many consider Labor Day to be the official end to summer. So, why not say goodbye in style!

Check out some great party ideas from DivaVillage to make this Labor Day one to remember!

Labor Day Party Idea #1: Screen a movie outdoors on the side of your house or garage

Create your own little drive-in theater for friends and family! Throw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill, then sit back and enjoy the show! Not sure what film to play? Try one of these labor inspired flicks.

Labor Day Party Idea #2: Cuban 'So-Long-To-Summer' Soiree

Bring summer to a close with a Cuban style fiesta. Make kabobs, fresh salsas and dips, and bring and indoor 'living room' outside to enjoy the summer night.

Labor Day Party Idea #3: Pot Luck/Recipe Share Dinner
What better way to close out the summer, then with friends and family surrounding you? Have them bring their favorite summer dish, and enjoy each others favorite recipes of summer 2009!

Check out more fun, Labor Day inspired party ideas here.