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Peoria Journal Star

Scarezilla

It’s a 32-foot-tall scarecrow. Need I say more? This was the scene at the house where I photographed trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Although you can’t see it in this frame, the entire front yard is decked out in Halloween decor. Add to this the fact that the homeowners, Fred and Linda Volkmar, spent most of the day making 400 bags of cotton candy from scratch in their kitchen with a few friends. In all, it’s a pretty cool place to take your kids on Halloween.

Scarezilla, a 32-foot-tall scarecrow, looks over Fred Volkmar's front yard as trick-or-treaters make their rounds on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, along Tripp Avenue. Volkmar created the scarecrow using a metal frame and a lift that holds the monster in place from the backside. A computer and sound system allowed him to talk to youngsters in a voice similar to that of Optimus Prime from the movie "Transformers."
Scarezilla, a 32-foot-tall scarecrow, looks over Fred Volkmar's front yard as trick-or-treaters make their rounds on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, along Tripp Avenue. Volkmar created the scarecrow using a metal frame and a lift that holds the monster in place from the backside. A computer and sound system allowed him to talk to youngsters in a voice similar to that of Optimus Prime from the movie "Transformers."

Peoria Christian falls short of state soccer title

Peoria Christian's Jonathan Hartman (12) and Dylan Schwartz (10) react after receiving their second-place medals after the Class 1A state championship on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Naperville. Lisle won 1-0 for the title.
Peoria Christian's Jonathan Hartman (12) and Dylan Schwartz (10) react after receiving their second-place medals after the Class 1A state championship on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Naperville. Lisle won 1-0 for the title.
Peoria Christian senior Jordan Hawkins bends down to comfort teammate Jonathan Lehman (9) after the final buzzer in a 1-0 loss to Lisle in the state championship game on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Naperville.
Peoria Christian senior Jordan Hawkins bends down to comfort teammate Jonathan Lehman (9) after the final buzzer in a 1-0 loss to Lisle in the state championship game on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Naperville.

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Peoria Christian headed to state championship game

This weekend my editor sent me up to Naperville, Ill. to cover a local team, Peoria Christian School, in the state soccer semi-final game. I love road trips because its always nice to get out of the area and see something new. I took a kind of backward way up to Naperville from Peoria to avoid traffic, and I got to see some very beautiful countryside along the way. This trip will be especially interesting since Peoria Christian won 1-0 to advance to Saturday night’s championship game. This means I’m staying up in the Chicago area all day. I’ve got my Holga with me so I’ll have to see what I come up with in the loop.

Peoria Christian players celebrate a goal by Dylan Schwartz in the 46th minute of the state semi-final on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, in Naperville. Peoria Christian won and will play Lisle for the Class 1A state championship on Saturday night.
Peoria Christian players celebrate a goal by Dylan Schwartz in the 46th minute of the state semi-final on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, in Naperville. Peoria Christian won and will play Lisle for the Class 1A state championship on Saturday night.

Volleyball regional

East Peoria's Allison Schartman keeps an eye on the ball as she prepares to send it sailing over the net on a serve during the Class 3A regional semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton. East Peoria won.
East Peoria's Allison Schartman keeps an eye on the ball as she prepares to send it sailing over the net on a serve during the Class 3A regional semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton. East Peoria won.
East Peoria's Allison Schartman gets some high fives from fans as she's introduced as a starter during a Class 3A semi-final against Canton on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton.
East Peoria's Allison Schartman gets some high fives from fans as she's introduced as a starter during a Class 3A semi-final against Canton on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, in Morton.

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