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Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 22, 2010
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Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival
Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
Oqu'zon Bellamy-Bey, 10, climbed alongside his 5-year-old brother Charlie Harris, not pictured.
Oqu'zon Bellamy-Bey, 10, climbed alongside his 5-year-old brother Charlie Harris, not pictured.
Casey Eman, 3, rode the pony with ease.
Casey Eman, 3, rode the pony with ease.
Jayson Evans, 5, had a blast on the slide.
Jayson Evans, 5, had a blast on the slide.
Ashley Gerbig, 8, and Amari Moore, 11, came out to watch their sisters perform.
Ashley Gerbig, 8, and Amari Moore, 11, came out to watch their sisters perform.
Chloe Krywko, 7, asked Santa for a dollhouse for Christmas.
Chloe Krywko, 7, asked Santa for a dollhouse for Christmas.
Students from Manatee School for the Arts performed several dance routines.
Students from Manatee School for the Arts performed several dance routines.
Juna Nelson came out with her son, Ishmael, 2.
Juna Nelson came out with her son, Ishmael, 2.
Adryona Richolson, 7, held several butterflies.
Adryona Richolson, 7, held several butterflies.
Alma and Kimberly Schmidt spent the day with Misty and Kennedy Street.
Alma and Kimberly Schmidt spent the day with Misty and Kennedy Street.
Joshua, David and Christian Yohn enjoyed being outdoors.
Joshua, David and Christian Yohn enjoyed being outdoors.

 

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