Truro, Colchester County residents transform yards for Halloween

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Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News Wendy Wiswell is going all out for her first Halloween living in Great Village. Subscribe now to access this story and more: Unlimited access to the website and app Exclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcasts Full access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.

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Access additional stories every month Share your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting community Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account or “Who doesn’t love Halloween?” said Wiswell, standing in her front yard on Great Village Lornevale Road.

Far from just a few pumpkins on the porch, her front yard display features decorations of all shapes, sizes, and scenes. Wendy Wiswell stands in front of her home in Great Village, surrounded by Halloween decorations. Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News From movie and pop culture references to 12-foot-tall skeletons, there’s something to see in almost every corner.

Across Colchester County, residents like Wiswell are getting into the Halloween spirit with their yard displays. A skeleton dressed as Michael Jackson from the Thriller music video stands on Wendy Winsell’s front lawn, along with ghosts, zombies and other decorations. Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News Wiswell said she did an annual Halloween display at her home in Dartmouth.

She wanted to carry on the tradition at their new place in Great Village. She began setting up her display in September. “We put one or two things out every day until it’s complete,” said Wiswell.

“We had so much stuff. We just didn’t know what was going where, so we started early, middle of September, just to pique some interest.” A skeleton pouring a drink on Wendy Winsell’s front porch. The Great Village resident said it takes about two hours, at most, to set up each morning.

Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News Winsell said it takes about two hours, at most, to set up each morning. She also switches up where she places her decor to keep people engaged. “The kids on the bus are the most excited,” she said.

“They’re like, ‘Uh, well, where’s that gone?’ Or something will be put away, and we’ll bring it out a few days later.” Wendy Wiswell has created a few gory scenes on her lawn in Great Village. Wiswell said she did an annual Halloween display at her home in Dartmouth and wanted to carry on the tradition after moving to Great Village.

Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News Winsell said her favourite part about Halloween is setting up the display with family. She has gathered and built lots of decorations over the years. “And we’re not done,” said Winsell.

“So next year, now that we know where everything fits, we’ll probably add about 10 more.” Meanwhile, in Truro, a home at the top of Crowell Drive is also known for its festive yard displays. Michael Lavers estimates he’s been putting up inflatables in his yard for Halloween for 13 or 14 years now.

The display is inspired by his son Isaiah’s love for inflatables and Halloween. “His birthday is in October, and every year we add more and more at his birthday,” said Lavers. Truro’s Michael Lavers and his son, Isaiah, stand in their front yard on Crowell Drive.

The family’s annual display is inspired by Isaiah’s love for inflatables and Halloween. There are currently about 65 inflatables set up around their property, and counting. Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News There are currently 65 inflatables set up in and around their yard right now and counting.

They range from classic pumpkins and ghosts to animated characters from movies. The house has lots of pedestrian and car traffic given that it’s across from the Truro Elementary School. The family will turn on the inflatables in the morning so that the kids can see them as they’re walking to school.

Michael Lavers said he’s likely been putting up Halloween inflatables in his yard for 13 or 14 years now. They range from classic pumpkins and ghosts to movie characters. Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News “That’s our main audience, basically,” said Lavers.

“They definitely are loving it, and they’ll come up and tell me and you know, all of us for that matter.” Lavers estimates the house annually gets roughly 300 to 400 trick-or-treaters. “When you have (these) kind of decorations, you can’t give out little candies,” said Lavers, “so, we’ve always given full-size bars.” The Lavers’ Halloween inflatables extend around the side of their Truro property down Abbey Avenue.

Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News Lavers said his favourite part of setting up the Halloween display probably starts with Isaiah’s reaction and how much he likes it. “He comes out and we’ll say, supervises, ’cause he doesn’t do any of the work involved,” Lavers said with a chuckle, “but ...

Isaiah certainly does enjoy a lot of the inflatables.” Kids who attend Truro Elementary School are fond of the decorations on Crowell Drive, said Michael Lavers. Photo by Aidan Rawding / Truro News He adds that the display is a family tradition with all their kids. “They’ve all participated in this, and it’s been a family thing every year,” said Lavers.

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