Spots of color, like this purple egg dotted the muddy field behind the New Salem firehouse on Saturday morning, awaiting eager children.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Younger children had help from their elders as they filled their baskets.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Older kids dash hither and yon to find eggs while parents help toddlers, in their own space, left, scramble to look for eggs during the annual hunt.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
After all the hunt was over, eager kids open up the plastic eggs to see what’s inside; if they got a sticker egg, they won an Easter basket from the volunteer fire department
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A look of envy crosses the face of at least one egg-hunter as he glances at the take of another.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The Easter Bunny was on hand, and this little boy gazes up at the giant hare as if in awe.