Trunk or Treating Hits Big Around Superior

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The cold didn’t stop early trick or treaters from hitting up the trunks this weekend.

On Sunday Allouez community members and businesses have been handing candy out of their trunks at President’s Bar and Liquor in Superior. Trunks were decorated in the spirit of Halloween. Trunk or Treat-ing have been a popular alternative for trick or treaters in recent years.

“I think people have added trunk or treats to their list of Halloween events rather than instead of trick or treating, but I know that for really little folks this is a good option,” said Jenny Van Sickle, Superior’s District 2 City Council Member.

Local Fire Departments are also getting in on the candy action.

“This is my first year out here. It’s nice and cool today, but that’s not stopping folks from getting outside and enjoying the community of handing out candy,” said Firefighter Adam Staples. “Just seeing the different costumes, kind of the joke up here in the midwest is you put on your costume and your snow gear because the weather is changing and getting colder.”

And on Saturday in Superior the 4-Corners Store having their own trunk or treat.

The 4 Corners store is a gas station and convenience store in Superior.

The store has been celebrating the Halloween spirit with the community for years.

Dozens of people passed out candy to kids and families and there was even a competition for which ‘trunk’ or table was decorated the best.

This year donations and pet supplies were collected for local rescues in honor of the stores late mascot Odie.

“Odie was my Mastiff who grew up here, he unfortunately passed away this past July, and he was not just my dog, he was the community’s dog, everybody loved him,” said Raquel Stockey, 4 Corners Store Owner. “He just loved people and so we’re collecting for the Humane Society in his memory, just so other animals have the chance and the life he had.”

The Trunk or Treat not only serves as a way to celebrate Halloween, but also brings the community together.

The store owner says the event wouldn’t be possible without help from staff.

“My staff is awesome, they’re spread out all over the place, some are inside, outside, they’re everywhere making sure every thing is running smooth. I couldn’t do it without them,” said Stockey.

The 4 Corners Store plans on continuing the Halloween tradition for years to come and a haunted house may be in the works for next years Trunk or Treat.