Spooktacular Of 2009
APAC's annual Spooktacular was held on October 31, 2009. This is our annual picnic in the neighborhood that raises funds for beautifying and maintaining our enclave in association with crime prevention and awareness. Free food, music, auctions, and door prizes are handed out to ticket holders of this event. Guest speakers included Mayor Tom Leppert, councilperson Sheffie Kadane, James Martin candidate for judicial district 254, and school board candidates Penny Anderly, Bea Martinez, Mr. Parrot and incumbent Leigh Ann Ellis. The police had a helicopter flyby by "AIR 1". The Fire Department came for a show-n-tell with an ambulance and fire engine.
A ballerina.............................................Darth Vader & Boba Fett.................and Maximus came to visit at Jones Park.
Mayor Tom Leppert & Councilman Sheffie Kadane were introduced by 60's Hippie Brad Boling, association president.
"Air 1" the police helicopter made a flyby of the festivities.
Duke from Bush's Baked Beans.......................the Mad Hatter................................and Tinkerbell also showed up to the party.
The crowd came and went and provided their seats. Justin shows off his paintings that went for silent auction.
Wonder Woman checks things out...................getting a bite from the food booth.........& Rosie The Riveter ready for action.
Many thanks to all who came to the Spooktacular and for your support. Thanks to all those who help set up and tear down and behind the scenes support of the event. As always we want to thank Fat Daddy's of Casa Linda who once again came through with excellent & delicious hamburgers!
APAC is Alger Park - Ash Creek Neighborhood Association found in northeast Dallas near White Rock Lake & Casa Linda and is a sponsor of Crime Watch 1153.
Photos and story by: Jerry Jensen