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Scouts Run Pumpkin Patch

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By STEPHEN HAMMILL The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 31, 2007

WESTCHASE - Halloween gourds of all shapes and sizes are on sale today on the grounds of Wellspring United Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road.

The pumpkin patch, run by Cub Scout Pack 46 from Westchase Elementary, is enjoying brisk sales in spite of the warm October weather.

'In the mornings we get a lot of day care kids; in the evening the families come,' said Greg Chesney of the Cub Scouts' leadership committee. He said a lot of folks come just to pose for photographs.

The staff, all volunteers and made up mostly of family and friends of the pack, has been setting up shop there for eight years.

The Scouts come out to turn the pumpkins once a day to prevent rotting.

'They also hand out change to the customers,' Chesney said.

A portion of the sale proceeds goes to the church; the rest goes to the Cub Scouts. Steve Steinfeld, Pack 46 leader, said they buy the pumpkins from an independent farmer in New Mexico.

The pumpkin patch will remain open until 5 p.m. today or until stock runs out.

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