A tiny trick or treater dressed as a Holstein cow waits patiently last Friday, October 29 in the Traer Memorial Building for their family members to finish registering them for the Traer Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest. The contest was open to children of all ages from birth to 6th grade with prizes given for the most original and best all-around costumes across six age groups. Every little goblin or ghoul who participated received a goodie bag. Following the event, participants and their families wound their way up and down Second Street for some early trick or treating — visiting businesses with pumpkin signs in their windows. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

The 0-2 age group — with a bit of help from their caregivers — models a collection of mostly comfy, cozy costumes on the Traer Memorial Building Stage as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest last Friday afternoon.

Vivian Lechtenberg (left), 3, grins while standing on the Traer Memorial Building stage during the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Halloween Contest last Friday afternoon. Lechtenberg was dressed as a monarch butterfly. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker