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‘Trunk or Treat’ moves its party inside
Rain didn’t dampen the mood at the annual “Trunk or Treat” Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield.
The Halloween-themed event was just moved indoors, into the McCleary Building, where kids in costume visited the many booths set up around the perimeter and partook of the games in the center such as bowling, ring toss and pumpkin decorating.
The event was organized by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach employees Hilary Lanman, Cindy Hall, Jeri Crile and Rachel Fishel. Lanman said it was unfortunate that the weather did not cooperate and the event had to be moved inside. Luckily, she could see days in advance that rain was in the forecast, and told the vendors on Friday night to prepare for an indoor event.
The event attracted 316 kids and 236 adults, Lanman said. She said that was less than a typical year, but she was pleased with the turnout given the inclement weather.
Inside the McCleary Building, attendees collected candy from the vendors and learned about 4-H by going through a maze and visiting several 4-H clubs that had set up booths. Fairfield High School’s Student Council helped set up for the event.
Fairfield Schools Superintendent Laurie Noll and Curriculum Director Chuck Benge set up a booth to give away books. Every child who went through the line got one free book from the table, which had a wide selection to choose from with offerings for toddlers up through high-school age. Benge said the books were purchased with grants he applied for, which gave the district free or heavily discounted books.
The Adam family of, from left, Brandi, Kinley, Kooper, Lucas (baby) and Jacob dress as The Incredibles during the “Trunk or Treat” Sunday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The couple said they match the characters from The Incredibles movies, a family with a mom, dad, an older daughter and two younger sons. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Kitty Bogle from Sieda was at the “Trunk or Treat” to share information about how to quit tobacco. She said her costume is a fortune teller. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Members of the 4-H group the Des Moines Ramblers had a booth at the “Trunk or Treat.” Pictured are, from left, Sterling Spees, Mandy Schilb and Addison Harris. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Jaxson Price, left, dressed as Marshall the dog from Paw Patrol, while Realynn Elkins dressed as a voodoo doll for Sunday’s “Trunk or Treat.” (Andy Hallman/The Union)
At Jefferson County Health Center’s booth, Ian Bee (left) dressed as Captain America, while Nancy Cox and husband Mike dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Fairfield High School FFA set up this booth at Sunday’s “Trunk or Treat.” The display is from the school’s Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Class, which built it to demonstrate farm safety measures such as being careful around power lines, on a hill and around livestock. Pictured are, from left, Jordan Miller (in 4-H and who said he wants to be in FFA), FFA Adviser Courtney Burkhalter, and FHS FFA members Josh Mineart, Chase Johnston and Jordan Pohren. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Kaylee Diehl goes bowling at one of the games inside the McCleary Building during Sunday’s “Trunk or Treat” at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield. (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Two-year-old Anastasia Bonnizzio dressed as a ladybug for Sunday’s “Trunk or Treat.” (Andy Hallman/The Union)
Fairfield Schools Curriculum Director Chuck Benge and Superintendent Laurie Noll show off the books they were giving away to kids during Sunday’s “Trunk or Treat.” (Andy Hallman/The Union)
