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Churchill Forest fervor

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715-262-0184 By Sarah Nigbor
1003 Campbell St. • Prescott
RIVER FALLS – The River Falls High School Library was
SHOP abuzz Tuesday, Oct. 12 as visitors chatted before the “Dream
CHURCHILL MARKET! Big” event, the kickoff introduction to an initiative geared at

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developing the school forest into a district and community asset
for generations to come.
LOCATION. “This is a resounding community statement we all have in
advancing our vision for the school forest,” said Superintendent
FRESH FOOD! Jamie Benson about the number of people assembled, which to-
taled about 60.
The Dream Big event was meant to focus the community on This rendering shows what a potential learning center/building could look like at the River
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Prescott family, Halloween is
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Tenderloin their favorite time of year. And sweet fun

$ 4.99 Lb. each year, the Herme family
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welcomes the community to

their home for a unique and Compiled by Sarah Nigbor
spooky experience on Hal-
loween day. Whether you’re looking for
For the last 26 years, spooky experiences or just a
co Fo

Heather and David Herme whole lot of candy and places

have built and decorated what
they call the “Deadman’s
Chicken Fajitas Haunted Grave” and welcome
hundreds of families to admire
$ 3.99 Lb. their work.
This year the family has de-
We Offer Curbside Service!
cided to continue the tradition.
FEATURING This is the second year Her-
mes has brought the event to
HANISCH BAKERY Prescott after moving across
the river from Cottage Grove.
Prescott’s Best “We’ve moved this along
n-
to show off your costumes,
Pierce County is full of Hal-
loween events this season for
little (and big) ghosts, goblins,
princesses and more.
Sunday, Oct 24
Fall Family Fun Day: 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., Butternut Park
(101 W. May Ave., Elmwood).
Last year's Halloween performers at Deadman’s Haunted Grave in Prescott included (front, The Elmwood Area Commu-
nity Club will host its inaugu-

from left): Jeff Herme, Riley Herme, Brianna Herme, Heather Herme; (back, near sign)
Selection of  ! !! ! Dylan Herme. Photo courtesy of Herme family ral Fall Family Fun Day for an
Wine and Beer! afternoon filled with pumpkin
carving or painting, hay rides,
CHURCHILL MARKET
Three Ellsworth residents escape scarecrow building competi-
no

tions and more free Halloween

IS YOUR activities. Crafts and raffle
tickets will be available, as
ONE-STOP SHOP!
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES injury aboard derailed Amtrak train well as chili, s’mores, caramel
apples, and hot chocolate for a
free-will donation.
By Melissa Thorud

JOPLIN, Mont. - On Sept. Wednesday, Oct. 27

25, 2021, an Amtrak passen-
ger train derailed in Montana
and several passengers were
injured. The cause of the acci-
dent is still undetermined but
many passengers are faced
with the aftermath of the trau-
matizing event, including
three Pierce County residents
who were aboard the train
during the derailment.
Ellsworth residents Jas-
mine and Brent Place were on
the Amtrak train during the
derailment. The two did not
!!
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Trick or Can: Plum City
DECA members will drop off
orange collection bags at
homes around Plum City. The
canned goods collected with
be distributed to local food
pantries. Members will the
bags up on Friday, Oct. 29
after school. If you wish to
participate, please set the or-
ange bags of canned goods on
your driveway or porch where
they are easily visible.
Third Annual Trunk or
One of the derailed Amtrak train cars lays on its side near Joplin, Mont. Photo courtesy of  !
Jasmine and Brent Place  !

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