Jo Ann Ellis cuts the cake at the Pleasanton birthday party on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The party celebrated the fact on on that date in 1869 Pleasanton officially became a city. This is just one of many celebrations that have been scattered throughout the year honoring the city’s sesquicentennial anniversary.

Mary Simpson and Sue and Joe Dancy hold pro-life signs Sunday during the March for Life rally held on Sixth Street between Casey’s and Cox Motor Co. in Pleasanton. Twenty-seven marchers held various signs during the time that afternoon.

BARBARA PROFFITT | LINN COUNTY NEWS Kevin Rohr and daughter Mylee Leisure dressed as the infamous criminals Bonnie and Clyde for the annual Prescott Halloween party and costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 26. Additional Halloween photos on A6.

Pleasanton Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom shows CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team) trainee Debi Crawford how to properly extinguish a small fire while Cathy Sherman backs her up. CERT training is open to any community member that wants to help support first responders in an emergency situation. Contact Linn County Emergency Management for more information on upcoming classes at 913-352-6480.

Fall is beginning to show its lovely colors as shown by an old oak at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Other trees seem to be adorned by dying, brown leaves and no color.