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Curtis Orchard: An autumn tradition for C-U
11:36 PM 10/28/2004 — The sweet smell of caramel apples, fresh doughnuts and pumpkin pie wafts through the door of the general store at Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch. For a brief second, all worries can be forgotten.
Many of the people visiting the orchard, families from Champaign and students from the University, said they were smitten by the lure of the orchard's simple pleasures.
Creative costumes available at local shop
11:34 PM 10/28/2004 — Dinosaurs, gargoyles and skulls meet customers as they walk through the doors of Dallas & Co. Costumes and Magic.
During the rush to get Halloween costumes, customers pour into the store where cut outs of Elvis Presley and C3PO greet them at the 101 E. University Ave. store.
Halloween films deliver thrills, screams, and laughs
11:21 PM 10/28/2004 — Looking for a good scare this Halloween weekend? Last October, horror did not get much love at the movies. Those who wanted a thrill went to see The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but this Halloween there are more scary movies to choose from. A moral maniac, a popular killer doll and a spirit with a grudge top this Halloween season's silver screen.
Pumpkins add spice to Fall menus
11:28 PM 10/28/2004 — Candy corn, popcorn balls and candy apples are reminders that Halloween is near. However, many eateries have incorporated another Halloween favorite into their menus - pumpkin-flavored options. Carol Morris has been eating Jarling's Custard Cup's Pumpkin Pie custard for years.
