Springfield, Missouri held its annual Trick or Treat on Main Street Halloween event. Hundreds of children dressed in costumes went door to door collecting candy from local businesses that decorated their storefronts for the occasion. The Springfield Police Department held a costume contest with winners in different age divisions. City Administrator Laurie Smith said approximately 1,000 children received candy during the successful community event.

1. A16 • WWW.THESPRINGFIELDSUN.COM The Springfield Sun • November 5, 2008
SPRINGFIELD SCARES UP
SOME HALLOWEEN FUN
Photos by Jimmie Earls
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins of all sizes took to the streets of Springfield last
riday looking for a few victims. Not to worry though, because these creatures
f the night were just local kids dressed in their spook-tacular costumes and the
ictims most likely got away by giving away treats.
It was all part of the city’s annual Trick or Treat on Main Street. Springfield
ity Administrator Laurie Smith said they had a tremendous crowd and that
ome businesses reported giving out candy to approximately 1,000 children.
Above, Matt Chesser rides along in his UPS truck. Below, Laurie Smith and Cathy
Elliot, both right, hand out candy in front of Springfield City Hall.
Several businesses got into the Halloween spirit by decorating their storefronts.
Carolyn Hardin hands out candy in front of her store on Main Street.
Costume contest winners
The Springfield Police Department sponsored a costume contest during Trick
or Treat on Main Street. Sgt. Cliff Peek was the Master of Ceremonies for the
contest. The competition was fierce and the judges had a hard time picking the
winners.
Yukihiko Ushiro, president of Toyotomi America, hands a treat to a Halloween ghost.
The winners of the 3 and under division were from left, Jourdyn Marks as Raggedy
Ann, Timothy Bartley as a scarecrow and Shania Nava as a princess.
At left, this mummy was wrapped up in the festivities on Main Street. At right,
Springfield sidewalks were crowded with people enjoying the great weather.
The winners of the 4-to-7-year-old division were from left, Nathan Hodgens as
Abraham Lincoln, Jared Mudd as the General Lee and Emma Smith as a bride.
Park longer than two hours and this creepy creature may make you pay a hefty Jesse Smith, Jack Breunig and Jacob Graves took First Place in the 8-to-12-year-old
fine. division for thier redneck costumes.