Nominate the Mr. or Mrs. Jack O’ Lantern 2023!
2023 Jack O’Lantern Riddle
October brings us Halloween
With Jack O’Lantern’s scary scream.
To call us all to guess their name
Yet another Parade year game.
It’s a real person, it’s not a dream
This human being loves Halloween.
The one who wrote a Halloween story
Published by the Herald in all its glory
A story of how to be safe on Halloween night
So, you get a treat instead of a fright.
They live in the City and work there too
And own many amazing shoes.
Helping the Police and Planning meetings
They also host outdoor movie evenings.
Drive a car with eyelashes so cute
They mentor a youth who plays the flute.
A concierge with CEDRR
Life couldn’t be sweeter
Inviting folks to Rutland to live
Is a gift they give.
Director of Grants at City Hall for many years
But one night, on Halloween, they conjure up fears
For twenty years they have scared those who dare.
Visit their home or just come to stare
Trick or Treaters pass through the door
Scream and laugh and beg for more
Who hides behind the pumpkin mask?
A guess on Oct. 26 you should cast.