by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur Recreation Department’s 28th Annual Community Costume Spooktacular on Oct. 28 drew local families for some spooktacular fun before the Halloween holiday.

The mood was eerily set with werewolves, scarecrows, bats, witches, ghosts and more were positioned around the Eldon B. Conklin Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 NY-58, Gouverneur, in readiness of the event. Gouverneur Recreation Director Casey Canell welcomed all youths inside with an evil laugh, as they made their way to the registration table. Others on hand to welcome the youths included volunteers Stacy Canell and Corryn Canell, Town of Gouverneur Supervisor Dave Spilman, Jr. and Patti (Farley) Spilman, Gouverneur Recreation Attendant Kristin Lamanteer, Gouverneur Recreation Attendant Michelle Prashaw, Lisa Wood of the Gouverneur Community Center and Gouverneur Code Enforcement Officer Rick Wood, among others.

All those in attendance enjoyed the Halloween themed activities, including costume judging, Halloween parade, spooky music and entertainment, several fun games and activities, including a scavenger hunt for small toy skulls for a chances at special prizes of Halloween décor and candy. At the conclusion, door prizes were drawn for coveted Halloween décor items and a gift subscription to the Gouverneur Tribune Press. Much gratitude was extended to all who contributed any type of service to the event’s success.

There were many big smiles and wishes for a “Happy Halloween” as the local families waved their farewells, with a great time being had by all those in attendance. Many community members said they enjoyed the Eldon B. Conklin Gouverneur Community Center as a venue for the event, and look forward to attending the 29th Annual Gouverneur Recreation Department’s Community Costume Spooktacular in 2024.

For more information about the Gouverneur Recreation Department, call 315-287-0524.