In late October Bluffton will hold an event with masks required and few participants are complaining.

Mayor Richard Johnson announced that trick-or-treating will take place in the village from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29.

Like most Ohio communities, Bluffton awaited the covid-19 guidelines from the governor’s office before making an announcement. That green light arrived last week.

Click here to read the recommended best practices for trick-or-treating from the governor.

Some ideas to consider: 
• Consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask. 

• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaced and before eating candy.

• Swipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes before opening the wrappers.

• Refrain from having children select their own treats from a bowl. Consider lining up candy on a porch step, or table in the driveway.

• For persons offering candy at the homes, consider providing hand sanitizers for Halloweeners.