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6th Annual Christmas for Kids Chili Cookoff Official Rules

It is that time of year to start thinking about the Newton County Christmas for Kids Chili and Non-Chili Cookoff and Auction. Now, I know that some of you aren’t ready to think about Christmas yet, but this is a fundraiser that has to happen before Thanksgiving so that we can raise the funds to …

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21st Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Happy Wednesday Thursday Morning. I believe that fall has sprung! It’s been cool mornings, maybe cool afternoons or maybe warmer afternoons. Warmer as in warmer than the morning! We also have the beautiful foliage coming around plus the leaves falling off the trees. I believe Fall is here. Now, bring back summer! Summer means diving …

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Caramel Pumpkin Spice Blondie Streusel Cheesecake & the Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Happy Wednesday! Did you realize that the Underwater Pumpkin Carving is just days away now? Remember, if you don’t want to participate by carving underwater, at least come to socialize with us. We always have lots of fun. Sometimes maybe even more fun that we should have… but shhh don’t tell just anyone about our …

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How to Enter/Carve in the Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Let’s talk Underwater Pumpkin Carving today. As you know, the 21st annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving is approaching quickly! Like faster than quickly if that’s even possible. Did you realize we’re into the last 90 days of the year already? How on earth did that happen? But focus… The Underwater Pumpkin Carving… Sunday, October 14, 2018, …

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Mermet Springs 2018

Welcome to the recap of Mermet Springs 2018… or should we call it Gordon isn’t welcome on this diving adventure 2018. If you don’t remember or know what I’m referring to, take a look at this post! Hurricane Gordon made its way all the up to Metropolis, Illinois. But, my friends, that didn’t stop us …

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What Happens when Hurricane Gordon Shows Up Uninvited

Hurricane season officially began June 1, 2018, and ends November 30, 2018. But when we think of Hurricane season, we tend to think August through November. When I was on vacation last month, I overheard on the weather channel that there wasn’t much going on in the Atlantic in August. They figured it would pick …

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My Time in Curaçao

Last year when our group went to Curaçao I was not able to go. Grady escorted the group, however this year I was able to escort the group without Grady. What did I think of this? Dive Destination The accommodations at Sunscape Resort were excellent. The rooms were large and tastefully decorated. They kept a …

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