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It's that time again here in Kansas City when we pack up the kids for a day of events at one of the area Pumpkin Patches!

Weston Red Barn Farm
This farm was puchased in 1989 by Steve and Cindi Frey. They have a pumpking patch, orchards, sheep to pet and pony rides in beautiful and historic Weston.

Johnson Farms
With over 30 acres you can pick your own pumpkin or buy them already picked! The wagon rides and animal corral are great fun for the kids. They have gourdes, squash and flowers too.

KC Pumpkin Patch
Here you will find 10's or 1,000's of U-Pick pumpkins and many other activities to keep your children busy all day!

Carolyn's Country Cousins
In Liberty, Missouri is just plain fun! A "mega" pumpkin patch, animal barn, pig races and you can even make your own scarecrow!

Pumpkins Etc.
Located east of Platte City they have a down home pumpkin patch, gourds and beautiful mums.
It's a family run farm, not heavy on the bling but full of old fashioned fun.

Please check out the links of their websites for more information.

I'd like to personally thank an old and dear friend Katy for the use of her gorgeous little pumpkin pickers pictures for this post.

Yes, you read right..... The Kansas City Zoo is offering free admission to Kansas City, Missouri residents for the months of October and November.

Of course you have to prove that you live in Kansas City, Missouri and rightfully so.

You will need proof of residence and a state-issued ID which is required at the admissions gate.

You can also verify that you are a resident with a bill or credit card statement, even a bank statement, with your name and Kansas City, Missouri address.

It is free during normal zoo hours.

I wrote previously about the Music Exchange about it being a Kansas City Icon and that it was now closed due to the untimely death of the owner.

I mentioned that I'd gone with my daughter to the sale........ well it was on a PART of the sale....

Below is the notification of the next segment of the sale of memorabilia from The Music Exchange.

Presents...

Historical Memorabilia Auction
Featuring Items from "The Music Exchange"

Auction Date:
Saturday, September 27th at 10AM

Public Exhibition:
Saturday, September 27th at 8AM

Auction Location:
Sunflower Auction Gallery
(Inside The Kansas City Gift Mart)
6800 West 115th Street
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 491-2930
www.sunflowerauction.com
gregg@sunflowerauction.com

Click Here to View the Online Catalog (Proxibid)

Click Here to View the Print Catalog (.pdf)

Click Here to Print an Absentee Bid Form (.pdf)

Luckily here in Kansas City we didn't have a really hot summer like we've had in the past... but prepare yourself for next year!

Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) is seeking to raise electrical usage by 17%. Yes you read right!

We've just experienced an increase from Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) and now KCPL is going to raise their rates!

The rate increase is suppose to take place next summer and they have filed in Missouri and Kansas to raise rates for 800,000 customers.

In 2005 Gladstone voters approved a 39-cent property tax increase. That tax increase will begin showing up in your personal property tax bill this year.

The City Council has voted to set the city's 2008 tax levy at 93 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. So in other words if you buy a new car that cost $25,000 you are going to pay about 32.00 more in personal property taxes beginning this year.

This voter approved raise in taxes gave Gladstone leaders the authority to set the tax levy no higher than 93 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Up until this year Gladstone council decided to stay at the existing tax rate of 54-cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

The reason for the decision to raise it is unexpected expenses which includes the May 2 tornado which cost the city more than $357,000 in payroll costs and repairs to city-owned facilities. In addition salt for road treatment went up $75,000 and fuel cost for city vehicles went up $71,000 over this past year.