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Judging from the response we got to this month’s “Good Gourd!” theme, kids are just wild about pumpkins! These are the great pumpkin shots our readers submitted; as always, thanks for sharing them with us.

Getting ready to paint a pumpkin at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park last October are Lindsay Jones, 3; Samantha Jones, 4; Allison Jones 3.

Getting ready to paint a pumpkin at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park last October are Lindsay Jones, 3; Samantha Jones, 4; Allison Jones 3.


Peg Flynn from the Green Team visited Mrs. Bonarigo's kindergarten class at Poland Union Elementary School and read 'Pumpkin Jack  to the students. Afterward, each student received a mini-pumpkin to decorate and to compost later. Students pictured wit Peg are, standing from left, Sophia Diamandis, Austin Lambert, Gavin Wess and Margaret Dodge, and Jack Pepperney, holding the book. All of the students are from Poland.

Peg Flynn from the Green Team visited Mrs. Bonarigo's kindergarten class at Poland Union Elementary School and read 'Pumpkin Jack to the students. Afterward, each student received a mini-pumpkin to decorate and to compost later. Students pictured wit Peg are, standing from left, Sophia Diamandis, Austin Lambert, Gavin Wess and …


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


WALKING TALL: Mary Giovanna Melone, 18 months, of Boardman making her way through the Children's Corn Maze at White House Farms.

WALKING TALL: Mary Giovanna Melone, 18 months, of Boardman making her way through the Children's Corn Maze at White House Farms.


Lindsay Jones, 3, 'surfs  this pumpkin at Detwiler Farm last October.

Lindsay Jones, 3, 'surfs this pumpkin at Detwiler Farm last October.


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


Jacob, 6, and Noelle, 3, show off the pumpkins they carved at their annual pumpkin-carving party in Boardman.

Jacob, 6, and Noelle, 3, show off the pumpkins they carved at their annual pumpkin-carving party in Boardman.


Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill  out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.


A LITTLE PUNKIN: Stella Schiavone, granddaughter of Dan Schiavone of Boardman, is barely a match for this huge pumpkin!

A LITTLE PUNKIN: Stella Schiavone, granddaughter of Dan Schiavone of Boardman, is barely a match for this huge pumpkin!


Landry Naples and Nicholas Brown were among the kindergarten students in Katie Gallagher's class at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.

Landry Naples and Nicholas Brown were among the kindergarten students in Katie Gallagher's class at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.


Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill  out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.


Zackery Hull, 3, and Megan Hull, 2, of Poland are using their wagon to harvest the pumpkins from their backyard garden.

Zackery Hull, 3, and Megan Hull, 2, of Poland are using their wagon to harvest the pumpkins from their backyard garden.


Getting ready to paint a pumpkin at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park last October are Lindsay Jones, 3; Samantha Jones, 4; Allison Jones 3.

Getting ready to paint a pumpkin at the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park last October are Lindsay Jones, 3; Samantha Jones, 4; Allison Jones 3.


Peg Flynn from the Green Team visited Mrs. Bonarigo's kindergarten class at Poland Union Elementary School and read 'Pumpkin Jack  to the students. Afterward, each student received a mini-pumpkin to decorate and to compost later. Students pictured wit Peg are, standing from left, Sophia Diamandis, Austin Lambert, Gavin Wess and Margaret Dodge, and Jack Pepperney, holding the book. All of the students are from Poland.

Peg Flynn from the Green Team visited Mrs. Bonarigo's kindergarten class at Poland Union Elementary School and read 'Pumpkin Jack to the students. Afterward, each student received a mini-pumpkin to decorate and to compost later. Students pictured wit Peg are, standing from left, Sophia Diamandis, Austin Lambert, Gavin Wess and …


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


WALKING TALL: Mary Giovanna Melone, 18 months, of Boardman making her way through the Children's Corn Maze at White House Farms.

WALKING TALL: Mary Giovanna Melone, 18 months, of Boardman making her way through the Children's Corn Maze at White House Farms.


Lindsay Jones, 3, 'surfs  this pumpkin at Detwiler Farm last October.

Lindsay Jones, 3, 'surfs this pumpkin at Detwiler Farm last October.


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


Jacob, 6, and Noelle, 3, show off the pumpkins they carved at their annual pumpkin-carving party in Boardman.

Jacob, 6, and Noelle, 3, show off the pumpkins they carved at their annual pumpkin-carving party in Boardman.


Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill  out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.


A LITTLE PUNKIN: Stella Schiavone, granddaughter of Dan Schiavone of Boardman, is barely a match for this huge pumpkin!

A LITTLE PUNKIN: Stella Schiavone, granddaughter of Dan Schiavone of Boardman, is barely a match for this huge pumpkin!


Landry Naples and Nicholas Brown were among the kindergarten students in Katie Gallagher's class at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.

Landry Naples and Nicholas Brown were among the kindergarten students in Katie Gallagher's class at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.


Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill  out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.

Cassondra and Jonathan Ohlin of North Lima 'chill out with their cousin, Ryan Ohlin of New Middletown, among their pumpkin display on Middletown Road.


Zackery Hull, 3, and Megan Hull, 2, of Poland are using their wagon to harvest the pumpkins from their backyard garden.

Zackery Hull, 3, and Megan Hull, 2, of Poland are using their wagon to harvest the pumpkins from their backyard garden.


This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.

This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.


Reagan Jones from Loveland loved the big pumpkins at the Canfield Fair, which she attended while visiting with Grandpa and Grandma Sullivan of Canfield.

Reagan Jones from Loveland loved the big pumpkins at the Canfield Fair, which she attended while visiting with Grandpa and Grandma Sullivan of Canfield.


This is Camden Cox of Austintown.

This is Camden Cox of Austintown.


Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.

The Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson was presented to these students in Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's morning class.


These kindergarten students participated in the Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson at Springfield Elementary School.

These kindergarten students participated in the Green Team's pumpkin recycling lesson at Springfield Elementary School.


 Students at Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's afternoon class decorated pumpkins.

Students at Canfield Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool's afternoon class decorated pumpkins.


Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.


Thereasa Clark and Dean Coman were among the kindergarten students at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.

Thereasa Clark and Dean Coman were among the kindergarten students at Ellsworth Elementary School who decorated pumpkins, courtesy of the Green Team.


JACK O'LANTERN: Jack Buchner, 9 months, seems pleased with his first jack o'lantern.

JACK O'LANTERN: Jack Buchner, 9 months, seems pleased with his first jack o'lantern.


This is Caleb Hnat, 3, of Austintown.

This is Caleb Hnat, 3, of Austintown.


Madelyn Banks of Grand Rapids, Mich., was snapped by Nana Lenore Banks.

Madelyn Banks of Grand Rapids, Mich., was snapped by Nana Lenore Banks.


Students decorated pumpkins during their Halloween party at Sebring Trinity Lutheran Church.

Students decorated pumpkins during their Halloween party at Sebring Trinity Lutheran Church.


This is Abby, a Cavalier King Charles owned and loved by Tom and Denise DeLuca of Struthers. they say she loves to get dressed up and is awaiting lots of treats and no tricks this Halloween night.

This is Abby, a Cavalier King Charles owned and loved by Tom and Denise DeLuca of Struthers. they say she loves to get dressed up and is awaiting lots of treats and no tricks this Halloween night.


This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.

This is a pumpkin carving done by Dave Len of Poland.


Rowen and Maria Clark enjoyed posing their children around their fall decorations at their home in Campbell. Alexa is 2 1/2 and Ross is 9.

Rowen and Maria Clark enjoyed posing their children around their fall decorations at their home in Campbell. Alexa is 2 1/2 and Ross is 9.


Kaitlin Burich of Austintown sits atop a giant gourd!

Kaitlin Burich of Austintown sits atop a giant gourd!


This is Chelsea Campbell of Youngstown.

This is Chelsea Campbell of Youngstown.


LYING DOWN ON THE JOB: Camden Cox, Austintown, appears to be taking a rest after a day of looking adorable in his costume.

LYING DOWN ON THE JOB: Camden Cox, Austintown, appears to be taking a rest after a day of looking adorable in his costume.


Mikayla Upright, 4, and her poppy, Bob Savon, Youngstown make a princess pumpkin together.

Mikayla Upright, 4, and her poppy, Bob Savon, Youngstown make a princess pumpkin together.


ENGOURDED: When Heather Antonucci of Girard came home for lunch one day,she found this squirrel inside her large pumpkin, which it had hollowed out. Heather says its stomach was so big, maybe it couldn't fit through the hole!

ENGOURDED: When Heather Antonucci of Girard came home for lunch one day,she found this squirrel inside her large pumpkin, which it had hollowed out. Heather says its stomach was so big, maybe it couldn't fit through the hole!


GOOD GOURD! Harvey Crowley poses with the 845-pound pumpkin he grew this year.

GOOD GOURD! Harvey Crowley poses with the 845-pound pumpkin he grew this year.


James Lipjanic, son of Jim and Candace Lipjanic of Boardman, inspected the pumpkins last year at the Whitehouse Farms Pumpkin Fest.

James Lipjanic, son of Jim and Candace Lipjanic of Boardman, inspected the pumpkins last year at the Whitehouse Farms Pumpkin Fest.


Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.

Students in Mrs.Carr's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School decorated pumpkins.


The Green Team provided pumpkins to paint for students in Mrs. Sheehan's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School.

The Green Team provided pumpkins to paint for students in Mrs. Sheehan's kindergarten class at Springfield Elementary School.


Jazzy Girl belongs to Marie and Dennis Roller of Liberty.

Jazzy Girl belongs to Marie and Dennis Roller of Liberty.


Madalyn Smith and her grandmother, Patty Hoover, both of Boardman, are checking out the pumpkins at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.

Madalyn Smith and her grandmother, Patty Hoover, both of Boardman, are checking out the pumpkins at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park.


BREAK TIME: Taking a break recently at the Pumpkin Walk in the Flower Garden at Mill Creek Park is Mary Giovanna Melone, 19 months, of Boardman. Her parents are Michael and Kristy Melone.

BREAK TIME: Taking a break recently at the Pumpkin Walk in the Flower Garden at Mill Creek Park is Mary Giovanna Melone, 19 months, of Boardman. Her parents are Michael and Kristy Melone.


PURR-FECT PUNKIN: 2-year-old Hannah LaPlante was captured in this picture by her father, John, while she was painting a pumpkin at the Poland Halloween Parade last weekend.

PURR-FECT PUNKIN: 2-year-old Hannah LaPlante was captured in this picture by her father, John, while she was painting a pumpkin at the Poland Halloween Parade last weekend.