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Juicy Fruit Newsletter
November 2003
Upcoming Events:
This November marks the third annual Kid's Pear Extravaganza!
This year's Pear Extravaganza will be held at November 28 at the Wood Creek Pavilion. Events will begin at 8 a.m.
Projected schedule of events:
8 a.m.-welcome address by the Ottawa County's Mayor John Hutchinson
8 15 a.m.-free breakfast of pancakes, biscuits, sausage or bacon, eggs and fruit (parents welcome!!!)
8:45 a.m.- pear toss
9:30 a.m.- coloring contest
10 a.m.-pear decorating (with prizes for creativity)
10:30 a.m.-pie eating contest--yummy!
Specific Directions to Wood Creek Pavilion found at:
Thanks to all the sponsors and contributors who have made this event possible!
Sponsors include:
Food Mart
Farmer's Market
Pare County Pear Club
Breakfast
contributions by:
Breakfast Bonanza
Local Pear News
According to Pear County
Agricultural Extension Agent Brent Boswell, this season's weather is expected to
be prime for pear production.
Thanks for the good news, Mr. Boswell!
Pearfect FFA Chapter gave
an informative pear nutrition presentation to to Miss Crumb's first grade class
Friday, Nov. 14.
After speaking, students were allowed to ask
nutrition-related questions and participate in a pear decorating contest.
Miss Crumb said the event was a big success!
Next month's newsletter will highlight peaches!