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Andrew Fortkamp and his dad Jerel pick out some pumpkins. (Johnson Publication photo)
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Emerson Beemer was one of many who crowded the slide on Saturday. (Johnson Publication photo)
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Junie B. Jones was the inspiration for one of the entries in the pumpkin decorating contest, made by second graders Amelia Russell, Ashlynn Pursley, Anna McNair, Eris Stolz, Lily Hill, Bennett Smith, Tenley Richards, Jackie Navarro, Quinn Spady and Lexi Stanley. (Johnson Publication photo)
Picking a perfect pumpkin
Cox’s Ponds were a hit last weekend, organizer Arlys Cupp said. Besides pumpkin picking, activities included hayrack rides, a corn maze, face painting and a corn sandbox.