HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT Misty Metz prepares pumpkins for judging at the Freedom Homes Halloween bash. SPECIAL TO THE PVT Winners of the third anual Halloween costume contest at Wulfy's are left to right, Don Shaver (second place), Bert Tolliver (first place) and Anne Vignoni (third place). HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT These two take a break from the festivities at Freedom Homes. HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT A volunteer passing out candy at the Pahrump Nugget gets a few looks of her own from those looking to be treated and leary of tricks. MARK WAITE / PVT Standing in line for treats at the Kiwanis Safe Night in the Bob Ruud Community Center. HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT The Pahrump Nugget drew a crowd of goblins in all sizes seeking a treat. HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT An encounter with a possible E.T. at Freedom Homes> Advertisement

Halloween saw several safe nights established to keep kids out of harms way throughout the festivities. The Pahrump Nugget, the Kiwanis, Freedom Homes and several churches participated.

There were parties for the grown-ups, too. Most of the local night spots held costume contests of their own.