Records (but no egg shells) broken at egg hunt

NORTH CANAAN — Blue skies, a 60-degree breeze and more than 100 smiling children were found at the fifth annual Easter egg hunt at Sam Eddy field Saturday, April 3.

This year’s hunt was a record-breaker, with 107 children aged 4 to 10 attending. The hunting ground was divided into three sections, separating children 4 and under from ages 5 through 7 and the 8- to 10-year-olds, giving everyone an equal opportunity.

Whether the children found five eggs or none at all, each received a goodie bag for their efforts in the hunt, said Tammy MacDonald, member of the North Canaan Recreation Commission, as she handed out bags of candy.

The Easter Bunny visited and children posed with him after the hunt, which lasted 15 minutes, as they lined up to exchange plastic eggs for candy.

The North Canaan Recreation Committee sponsored the hunt and every board member was in attendance, including Earl Dakers, who spoke about the success of the event.

“It’s a beautiful day with a good turnout,� he said. “It was great for the kids and that’s what it’s all about.�

For each age group there was a golden and silver egg to be found. Noah Shippa of the 4-and-under age group won a tricycle, and Wyatt Wiley of the 8- to 10-year-olds won a portable CD player for finding the two golden eggs.

The other children who found gold or silver eggs received a large Easter basket full of treats. Several baskets were donated by Portfolio Properties and the rest were sponsored by the recreation commission.

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