The Great Pumpkin lives on

Wade Rivera, 8, tries to put some muscle power into picking up a pumpkin Wednesday at the Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, 1148 Central Ave. N. He was seeking the perfect pumpkin with his mom Tara Rivera and sister Lauren, 5, at left. He’s probably going to need some help, if this is his pumpkin of choice.

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  • Friday, October 23, 2009 6:23pm
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Wade Rivera

Wade Rivera

Wade Rivera, 8, tries to put some muscle power into picking up a pumpkin Wednesday at the Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, 1148 Central Ave. N. He was seeking the perfect pumpkin with his mom Tara Rivera and sister Lauren, 5, at left. He’s probably going to need some help, if this is his pumpkin of choice.


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