Many people are cutting back on the Halloween candy this year.

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I have heard some people say that this year's chocolate prices are so high that chocolate is not on the list to buy for Halloween. From what I have seen of the prices in stores, I can definitely understand that. Some say they will go the cheaper route, but from what I have seen, it's not cheap no matter what you buy this year. High food costs and rising prices in so many areas are causing people to really rethink all of their purchases. Here, and in the surrounding area, they have many ''Trunk or Treat'' places for kids to walk around and get goodies. Many of these are sponsored by churches and are all very well attended. They are well promoted and thankfully have never had problems. I no longer buy Halloween candy, but I have been known to bake cookies for a few special Trick or Treater's! There is hope among the retailers that people will wait until the last minute to purchase candy, in hopes the prices will go down. I suppose that's possible. I am sure some people will still buy candy, and the totals won't be as bad as they are predicted to be. My neighborhood has very few Trick or Treater's. My daughter and son in law always decorate for Halloween in a big way, and since they moved back a few years ago, we are always invited to go there. They have goodies and hot chocolate and cider, and we usually admire the Trick or Treater's from the comfort of a chair in the carport and snuggled in a coat and blankets if it's cold. It's fun watching the little kids get so excited. Hopefully by Halloween, my son will feel well enough to go to his sister's. He loves spending Halloween there.