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October 29, 2016 - (Album1, Album2) The Timpson Trunk or Treat was well attended by trick or treaters from all around and the 2nd Annual Zombie walk had 32 entries walk the streets this year.
Several vehicles lined the square and opened their decorated trunks and offered candy for the trick or treaters as they traveled the sidewalk. After the children in costume visited the trunks, a costume contest was held and was judged by the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service.
As the judges looked upon the children's and adult categories they chose one out of each group from so many participants. The children's division was won by Jerrin Bass, and his zombie costume, who was awarded $25. Winning the adult division was Jack Bryant, with his zombie costume, and he also was awarded $25. Award money for the costume contest was made possible by Mayor Debra Pate Smith.
Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 was the winner of the best decorated trunk and receiving the award on behalf of the lodge was Jamie Beasley, Lodge Junior Deacon. The award was presented by members of the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department.
Following the presentment of awards Mayor Smith said, "I want to thank all of the people that decorated a trunk and gave out candy and popcorn and drinks and prizes."
She reminded anyone trick or treating to go to well lit houses on Saturday night and if they are trick or treating on Monday night to do the same. Smith also stated there are several churches in the area having fall festivals on Monday night.
"Thank the Timpson Ministerial Alliance and of course Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce for putting on a great [event] tonight. It's been a great fall festival, really enjoyed it and of course we like to think we're a Christian community that enjoys coming out and having a good time fellowshipping with each other," said Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce President.
Once all of the zombies were registered, the crowd amassed on the street when they were summoned by loud whistling. They were escorted by members of the chamber of commerce and the judges, Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service, as the crown left the square and traveled onto Austin Street. The crowd of zombies crossed Bremond Street while law enforcement blocked Bremond Street and the end of Austin Street.
After the zombie traversed Austin Street they returned to the square for the final review of the judges. Chosen as the winners of the zombie walk were: 1st place, Justin Mott who received $200; 2nd place, Casey Sneed, $120; and 3rd place, Elizabeth Bowley, $80.
Paul Smith extended appreciation to the event sponsors Premium Graphics, Factory Direct Buildings, Menzies and Timpson Quick Stop.
