Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone.

When a child has a food allergy, holidays can be especially tough for both the child and the child’s family, says Oklahoma Asthma & Allergy Clinic’s Board-Certified Allergist Dr. Maya Gharfeh.

FAPC Communications Graduate Assistant Halloween celebrations can be a trick or a treat when it comes to food safety. While Halloween offers plenty of make-believe fun, it also brings real food safety risks.

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Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Consumers across Oklahoma have noticed that beef prices are higher today than they’ve been in quite some time. But while the dollar amount on the grocery receipt may be larger, the story behind that number deserves a closer look. When compared to the average hourly wage, beef today costs about the same as it did decades ago. In other words, beef has held its value remarkably well — delivering high-quality, nutritious protein at a fair price for hardworking families.

Following President Trump’s comments late last week about expanding beef imports from Argentina to lower prices for American consumers, AFR Cooperative has been closely monitoring the discussion in hopes of hearing a reversal or explanation out of Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, no additional information has materialized from either the White House or from USDA Secretary Rollins.

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The Great ShakeOut EarthQuake Drill is held each year on the third Thursday of October, and the time corresponds with the date. This year it was 10:16 a.m. The drill can be held two weeks before or two weeks after that date because different events that are going on, usually fall break. Soper Public Schools always participate. They had 340 participants this year. Everyone is taught to “DROP, TAKE COVER AND HOLD ON.” The students and staff all have a good time doing the drill, which doesn’t take long to do. The school, each teacher and student will get a certificate for participating.

The Iris Garden Club Yard of the Month for November will be for outstanding fall decor –– yard or porch. To nominate someone, text 580.969.8094 with name, address, and phone of nominee, by Nov. 10. Winner will receive an ACE gift card. Get that fall decorating done and get someone nominated.