32nd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event to Support ESCCA

Despite the gloomy, rainy weather, many smiling faces came to Independence Park last
Saturday, October 14th, to purchase their pumpkins. There was coffee, cider,
donuts and cookies enjoyed by all. ESCCA would like to extend its heartfelt
thank you to all the extremely generous patrons this year-we are so thankful to
you and your generosity this year!

For
those who don't know about ESCCA, it has been around since the Great Depression
and provides needy District 65 K-8 children with complete wardrobes,
including coats, jeans, shoes, boots and underwear. Approximately 600
children are clothed every year.

This
fantastic event started 32 years ago by Coldwell Banker Realty, which has
generously donated the pumpkins throughout the years. 100% of the pumpkin sales
go directly to the purchase of clothing for the students. ESCCA is
an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff. Donations of any type,
clothing or monetary are always welcome and appreciated. You can donate at
ESCCA at escca.org. or at the front desk of the Coldwell Banker office at 1710
Central Street, anytime between now and the end of November. We send you
heartfelt thanks and are very grateful!