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Scenes from 2017 Bloomfield Apple Festival

Friday, October 6, 2017

The Bloomfield Apple kicked off Friday morning, with Bloomfield's NJROTC cadets presenting colors and Bloomfield Center Stage singing the National Anthem. More than 90 vendors are set up in the Bloomfield Town Park, with activities planned throughout the weekend, including the parade Sunday at 2 p.m.

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    Thomas Hutchison tossed crates of apples into a grinder at the Bloomfield Apple Festival to make products like apple cider and cider slushies. The Old Lane Orchard booth also sells fruit jams. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)
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    Center Stage and NJROTC opened the Apple Festival Friday morning with the presentation of colors and National Anthem. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)
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    The Greene County 4-H Ridge Riders Horse and Pony Club will be raising funds with a petting zoo. Abby Weddle and Dale Isenogle helped to set up the group's booth Friday morning. The group is raising funds to make improvements to their barn. The cost for the petting zoo is $3 for one visit and $6 for an arm band. There will be a donkey, calves, mini horse, sheep, goat, chickens, hedgehog, guinea pig, rabbits and more. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)
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    After the Apple Festival Queen, Court and Contestants were introduced Friday evening, organizers brought out the littlest royals to address their subjects. Little Miss Maggie Lockenour (left) is the daughter of Amber Spicer and Faran Lockenour. Little Mister is Leland Kuehner (right), son of Zach  and Jessica Kuehner. (By Kristen Inman)
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    Representing the two years through 23 months category is Little Prince Atticus Paul Minks, who already does not take well to paparazzi. Atticus is the son of Kristi and Chris Minks. Princess Aadalynn Faith Carver, Princess Aadalynns parents are Jessie and Brandon Haug. (By Kristen Inman)
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    Princess Lila Ann Usrey just can't believe that her prince is for real; Prince Ryker Leone keeps his cool for the cameras. Lila is the daughter of Zephrell and Ivan Usrey and Ryker is the son of Kayla and James Leone. They represent the 13-23 months category. (By Kristen Inman)
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    Prince Blane Lazlo Strange dozes off in mother Lindsey's arms (father James) while Princess Joanna Rose Just, with father Bobby (mom Suzette), wonders what is happening. Prince Blane and Princess Joanna represent the newborn through 12 months category. (By Kristen Inman)
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    Carnival fun (By Patti Danner)
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    Mercedes Wilcox with her little buddy, Hank (By Patti Danner)
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    Lemon shake-up, anyone? (By Patti Danner)
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    Well, how about a cinnamon roll? (By Patti Danner)
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    Brian Rumple of Savage Blue. Savage Blue played the Apple Festival Friday at 2 p.m. (By Patti Danner)
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    Landon and John Groomer of Groomer Sound Reinforcement provided sound equipment for the Apple Festival, and they did a wonderful job. The father and son also are members of the band Deep Fried Rye, who played the Apple Festival on Saturday. (By Patti Danner)
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    Vocalist Sonni Usrey and her brother Denny White of Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    John Groomer provided excellent sound services for the festival. (By Patti Danner)
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    Sonni Usrey of Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    Guitarist Geoffrey Gentry and bassist Perry VanHentenryk of Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    Geoffrey Gentry of Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    drummer Brian Rumple of Savage Blue (By Patti Danner)
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    The chainsaw artist artist at work on Friday (By Patti Danner)
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    Chainsaw art (By Patti Danner)
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    Matt Miller volunteered his services driving one of the tractor/shuttles provided by Holtsclaw Sales and Services of Switz City (By Patti Danner)
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    Matt Miller flashes a big smile (By Patti Danner)
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    The complimentary shuttle service was offered by Holtsclaw Sales and Service both Friday and Saturday (By Patti Danner)
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    The shuttle service was popular and very much appreciated (By Patti Danner)
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    Romans Warrior Foundation founder Brian Romans and member Shannon Edge (By Patti Danner)
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    Romans Warrior Foundation ambassador Jean Hineman at the RWF booth Friday (By Patti Danner)
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    Romans Warrior Foundation's Richard Nichols with his family Friday at the Apple Festival (By Patti Danner)
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    Katarina Richards, age 1 1/2, enjoys the Apple Festival Friday (By Patti Danner)
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    Uncle Dustin Osborne catches his niece Katarina Richards as she slides down the slide (By Patti Danner)
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    Bloomfield Police Chief Kenny Tharp oversees the jail sentence of Nolan Hughes, who confessed to bank robbery (By Patti Danner)
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    Little Connie rocked the Apple Festival at 6 p.m. Friday (By Patti Danner)
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    Little Connie's Brandon Puckett, Aliza Cochran, Kevin Griffin and Wyatt LeGrand (By Patti Danner)
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    Linton's John Danner had this opinion of Little Connie's drummer, Kevin Griffin. (The two are actually very close friends.) (By Patti Danner)
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    Little Connie's Aliza Cochran wowed the crowd with her vocal range (By Patti Danner)
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    More carnival fun at the 2017 Bloomfield Apple Festival (By Patti Danner)
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    Lori Burch and Kristi Gillian said the parking lot had been busy and rewarding for Bloomfield's music and athletic departments (By Patti Danner)
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    The Romans Warrior Foundation booth got hectic as the festival continued Saturday (By Patti Danner)
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    Amidst an ominous sky, Opal Fly and KAPOW! tore it up at Apple Festival. From left, Opal Fly, Mark Buschkill, Don Middleton and Sam Finley. (By Patti Danner)
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    KAPOW! drummer Don Middleton (By Patti Danner)
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    Opal Fly (By Patti Danner)
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    Silas White and his dad Josh, enjoyed Opal Fly and KAPOW! (By Patti Danner)
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    Multi-instrumentalist Opal Fly (By Patti Danner)
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    Percussionist Ali Ball hung out with Opal Fly after the show (By Patti Danner)
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    In a first-ever Bloomfield Apple Festival event, Romans Warrior Foundation founder Brian Romans and fiancee Shannon Edge were married at the gazebo by officiant Patti Danner (By Patti Danner)
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    Newlyweds Shannon Romans, left, Brian Romans and officiant Patti Danner, after the ceremony (By Patti Danner)
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    The newly married Romans with parents Robert and Christine Romans of Muscle Shoals, Ala. (By Patti Danner)
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    The shuttle drivers kept an eye out for potential riders, and picked up many. (By Patti Danner)
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    Chad Wiseman of the Bloomfield First Christian Church appreciated the ride as he delivered taco-in-a-bag ingredients. (By Patti Danner)