Fall Fest features activities, food and camaraderie

Independence High School cheerleader Keira Domoban
demonstrates her high jump. Sophomore cheerleaders Lauren Dalrymple and Elyse Griel cheer behind her. Photos by Kim Scott Sowinski.

John and Ashley Kobachic enjoy the clam bake with twins Addison and Brooklyn and Grandmother Judy Payor (r).

Community members created scarecrows
that lined Elmwood Park. Each scarecrow
had its own backstory.

Former Independence Fire Chief Peter
Nelson enjoys the Fall Fest with his wife
Marsha and their grand-dog.

Halloween Trick or Treat times set – Independence will hold its citywide Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m.