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Cold weather moved wiener roast indoors

Winfield’s Annual Wiener roast hosted indoors for first time

AnnaMarie Kruse

Nov. 9, 2023 3:45 pm

Trick-or-treaters Joshua Waterman, Charlie Waterman and William Cook enjoyed the town wide celebration before going out to collect candy. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Trick-or-treaters Joshua Waterman, Charlie Waterman and William Cook enjoyed the town wide celebration before going out to collect candy. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Henry County Sheriff’s handed out snickers and stickers during Winfield Trick or Treat. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Henry County Sheriff’s handed out snickers and stickers during Winfield Trick or Treat. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Council members Dave Pieart and Jennifer Lemke hand out hotdogs at the citywide Halloween celebration. This was the first year in the celebration's history that the annual weenie roast was moved indoors due to weather. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Council members Dave Pieart and Jennifer Lemke hand out hotdogs at the citywide Halloween celebration. This was the first year in the celebration's history that the annual weenie roast was moved indoors due to weather. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)

WINFIELD — The unpredictable cold of autumn in Iowa did not stop the Winfield community from holding their Halloween festivities last week, however, it did move them inside the Winfield Veteran’s Building.

While this was the first year for the celebration to ever move in doors due to weather, the Winfield City Council ensured that the evening met expectations for celebrating the holiday.

Donning fun, creative, and vibrant costumes Halloween enthusiasts of all ages filed into the Veteran’s Building for hotdogs, treats, and a costume contest.

The Winfield Lions Club hosted their annual Halloween Contest alongside the traditional wiener roast from the warmth of inside and gave out prizes for first, second and third place in five categories on Halloween.

Officer Jeff Dietrich, Fire Chief Josh Sparrow, and Winfield Mayor Willie Bender judged the Lions constume contest. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)
Officer Jeff Dietrich, Fire Chief Josh Sparrow, and Winfield Mayor Willie Bender judged the Lions constume contest. (Photo by Trisha Waterman)

Thanks to the discerning judges Officer Jeff Dietrich, Fire Chief Josh Sparrow, and Winfield Mayor Willie Bender, the following earned bragging rights and prizes at the contest:

Winners McKinlee Wonders, a witch, Alivia Neil, Mac ‘n Cheese, and Aubrey Yerington, Snow White, pose for a photo at the Lions costume contest. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)
Winners McKinlee Wonders, a witch, Alivia Neil, Mac ‘n Cheese, and Aubrey Yerington, Snow White, pose for a photo at the Lions costume contest. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)

0-5 years old

1.McKinlee Wonders, Witch

2.Alivia Neil, Mac ‘n Cheese

3.Aubrey Yerington

Winners Caos Allen, Jigsaw, Brayden Peck, skeleton, and Hudson Burgus, Michael Myers, pose for a photo at the Lions costume contest. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)
Winners Caos Allen, Jigsaw, Brayden Peck, skeleton, and Hudson Burgus, Michael Myers, pose for a photo at the Lions costume contest. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)

6-9 years old

1.Caos Allen

2.Hudson Burgus, Michael Myers

3.Brayden Peck, ghost

These girls won the 10-18 year old group at the Lions costume contest. Pictured from left: Alaina Allen, Parker Putnam, and Aidan Nichols. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)
These girls won the 10-18 year old group at the Lions costume contest. Pictured from left: Alaina Allen, Parker Putnam, and Aidan Nichols. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)

10-18 years old

1.Alaina Allen, Carrie

2.Parker Putnam, Pirate

3.Aidan Nichols, warlock

These adults got in on the fun, too. Pictured from left: Bradley Wood, Melissa Pyke, and Hailey Nichols. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)
These adults got in on the fun, too. Pictured from left: Bradley Wood, Melissa Pyke, and Hailey Nichols. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)

Adults

1.Melissa Pyke, Ursula

2.Bradley Wood, Farmer video

3.Hailey Nichols, husband

Individuals got together to create these winning group costumes. Pictured from left: Maggie and Reid Edwards Gary the Snail and Spongebob, Beau, Sam, and Jack Carmen as Beetle Juice, and Xander and Shelly Genkinger as Jason and counselor. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)
Individuals got together to create these winning group costumes. Pictured from left: Maggie and Reid Edwards Gary the Snail and Spongebob, Beau, Sam, and Jack Carmen as Beetle Juice, and Xander and Shelly Genkinger as Jason and counselor. (Photo Submitted by Winfield Lions Club)

Groups

1.Xander and Shelly Genkinger, Jason and Counselor

2.Beau, Sam, and Jack Carmen, Beetle Juice

3.Reid and Maggie Edwards, Spongebob

Comments: AnnaMarie.Ward@southeastiowaunion.com
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