Exploring the pumpkin patch

Colorful pumpkins of all shapes and sizes were what Green River students wanted to see.

Washington Elementary School kindergarten students from Danelle Burd and Lynne Crego's classes were captivated by how many beautiful pumpkins the Union Congregational United Church of Christ's pumpkin patch had for sale Thursday. Not only did the kindergarteners look at pumpkins, but gourds.

Upon arriving, church member Charla Harris spoke to the children about the two rules they must follow while visiting the pumpkin patch. The first rule -- no running. Harris said the pumpkins are on pallets that have...