Halloween 2007

Friday, November 2, 2007

Rachel Harper, Mike Davis and Eric Crump

Many events took place during the week of Halloween and here are just a few photos that illustrate the fun families had.

Mickey Mouse sat in his rocking chair in the driveway at 629 E. Plaza passing out candy Halloween night. State Rep. Joe Aull said, "Mickey Mouse handed out four big bowls of candy this year." Aull said Mickey has been sitting outside his home for four or five years. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
From left, Richard Simmons aka Saline County Auditor Tara Vogelsmeier, Henry from the hit TV show "Ugly Betty" aka Kay Plummer-Graves, Ugly Betty aka Recorder of Deeds Jaime Nichols, and Mrs. Thang aka Saline County Presiding Commissioner Becky Plattner, observe Halloween by dressing up for work on Oct. 31. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Presiding Commissioner Becky Plattner hands out apples to trick-or-treaters on Wednesday, Oct. 31. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Plattner lets a brave, young fireman choose his apple from the platter. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)

Several children visited the courthouse on Halloween to sport their fun and creative costumes. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Mustafa from the musical "Cats," Paula Brumbaugh, and Jigsaw from the movie "Saw," Jodi Ragnery, passed out candy Halloween night at Marshall Police Department. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Tammy Ess, left, and her son Harrison Rocha, center, hand out treats to trick-or-treaters at the Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween night. Reports said that over 400 people attended the night where families got to enjoy all the bonfire goodies and pick up treats from trunks. (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Pat Morrow, circulation manager at The Marshall Democrat-News, hands out treats to kids at Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday night, Oct. 31. (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
A trunk that was on display at Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat. (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Southside Assembly of God's Trunk-or-Treat (Mike Davis/Democrat-News)
Elkin Knowles of the American Humanics class puts on a scary show during a tour of the haunted house during "Spookfest" at the park on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Lori Godsey, Aquatics Center manager, said they had a total of 325 people go through the doors of the haunted house. "We were very pleased with the turnout," she said. "We received a lot of positive feedback from the people who participated." Godsey said the students that helped put Spookfest together were "wonderful. I couldn't ask for any better help. They are what made the haunted house." (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
On the haunted hayride, participants saw A.J. Hesser pounding Steve Price with a sledge hammer on the roadside. They also saw headless horsemen and many other monsters. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Has anyone ever had a nightmare where someone is chasing you with a chain saw? Well, the haunted house had plenty of nightmares that became realities. George Shivers chased spectators in and out of hallways with a chain saw. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Tiffany Hackman rises out of her chair and approaches spectators as they walk by a room in the haunted house. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Headless horsemen could be seen riding throughout the park on the haunted hayride during Spookfest. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Issei Ishida wears a Japanese mask as he plays a zombie that can be found in various rooms throughout the haunted maze of spooks. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Spookfest (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Elementary School's Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday morning, Oct. 31. First place was awarded to Brenda Mizer for best trunk. Junior and Shirley Bosley received second place and Mark and Adrienne Adderley picked up third place. Gary Littrell, principal, said he wanted to thank everyone who participated and "in my book, they are all winners." (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Second-grade teacher Jodi Blumhorst smiles as she watches her second-graders trick-or-treat. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Nicholas Glenski dresses as a maid for Halloween. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Principal Gary Littrell gets to preview what his school kids are recieving from all the trunk participants. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School's Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
From left, Erin Medcalf gives treats to kindergarteners Luke Miles and Grace Ulbrick as Medcalf's mom, Merideen Farrell, watches. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Kindergartener Chloe Blumhorst skips along as Dorthy looks for Kansas, or more like candy. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School's Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Tracy Crumbaugh, fourth-grade teacher, and her son Nathan, dressed up for the trunk-or-treat. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Preschooler Ellie Roe shows off her beautiful dress. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Rachel Miles and her son, Ian, passes candy out to preschoolers Ashley Garner adn Jonathon Duffey. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Sixth grader Sam Ehrhardt sports her beautiful costume. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Preschooler Alexander Wheeler smiles for the camera. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Josh Dierking passes out treats to Logan Balinski and James Wansing, first graders. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Sixth grader Elizabeth Angelhow gives Twister a new style. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
St. Peter Catholic School Trunk-or-Treat (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Preschoolers Jaxon Beeler and MacKenna Eidson talk about the treats they are receiving. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Alyx Chevalier, event coordinator for YMCA, gives directions to line-up for the costume parade during the Halloween party at the Y on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Jack Harvey, executive director, said the event brought 867 people through the doors. "We had a good turnout and I was very pleased. I think everybody had a good time." (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
YMCA Halloween party (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
This guy is fearless as he dressed as a woman for the event. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Camri Jones, 2, daughter of Cori Basham, is quite the little colorful witch. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
The costume winners during the YMCA Halloween party (in no particular order). 0-3 years old: Gabriella Wheeler, 2, Dorothy - Wizard of Oz 4-7 years old: Brian Hall, 5, Harry Potter Justin, 6, Vampire 8-11 years old: Austin LeRoy, 10, Gas Tank Cheyenne Ericksen, 8, Witch 12-16 years old: Courtney Whisenart, 16, Caterella Ely Anderson, 12, Crazy Man Chelsie W, 15, Princess 17 years old & older: Sarah McAteer, 17, & Tiffany Frogge, 17, Hippies Aaron Adcock, 24, Zombie Tiffany Bergman, Harry Potter teacher (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Jordyn Townsend, left, gets her face painted by Erin Sapp at the Salt Fork YMCA's Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 31. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
YMCA Halloween party (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
YMCA Halloween party (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
The middle of the gym was decorated with a spider that had eight very long legs. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Martin Grisier plays a scary old sea captain and weaves through the haunted maze to surprise people who get lost. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Eitaly Hinton, 2, daughter of Edward and Heather Hinton, waits patiently in line to play a game while sporting a Raggedy Ann costume. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
YMCA Halloween party (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
From left, Caedon, Caleb and Connor Bergman sport their fireman outfits at the party. (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
One big precious family! (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
Colton Wise, 3, son of Josh and Jeana Wise and brother of Elijah, worked on earning himself some treats by playing "Lasson the Jack-o'-Lantern." (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)
YMCA Halloween party (Rachel Harper/Democrat-News)