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COVID CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 LCCC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 kin with oil to keep them from drying out and caving in, then fill
with your food of choice.
•South Lorain Branch, 2121 Homewood Dr. in Lorain, The British Invasion - 7:30 p.m., March 10. On Febru- • Make pumpkin puree. Puree from a pumpkin can be used
(440) 277-5672 ary 9, 1964, close to 50% of U.S. television viewers tuned in in all types of recipes, from soups to baked goods. The puree
•South Elyria Branch, 340 15th St. in Elyria, (440) 323-7519 to “The Ed Sullivan Show” to see the American debut of The also can replace the oil in cake recipes. Cut the pumpkin and
•West River Branch, 1194 West River Rd. North in Elyria, Beatles. The next morning the essence of pop culture trans- scoop out the seeds and stringy membranes. Then place it cut-
(440) 324-2270 formed, and within a week, British music dominated the charts side-down in a pan with a little water in the bottom. Bake at 350
F for around 90 minutes. The flesh will become tender and easily
“Antigen test kits are best used as screening tools,” says and airwaves. This event will showcase the most popular music
Dave Covell, MPH, RS, Health Commissioner at LCPH. “It from the era. removable. Blend the resulting puree in a food processor and
reserve flesh for recipes. Some pumpkins are sweeter or better
is recommended that you ask a healthcare provider for a con- The Ten Tenors - 7:30 p.m., April 6. The Ten Tenors have to use as part of recipes. Check the variety you’re purchasing.
firmatory PCR test if you get a positive home test kit result.” performed extensively in Australia, oversees and on television. • Whip up a facial. Use some pumpkin puree with a little
To get a kit, visit a location near you. Supply may be limited. Their signature brand of music features 10-part harmonies. brown sugar and a dash of milk to create a vitamin-rich facial
In order to use these test kits, you must: They are best known for their dynamic, choreographed perfor- mask.
•Have mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms; mances and ability to seamlessly transition from operatic arias • Get illuminated. Turn hollowed-out mini pumpkins into
•Have not tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days; to soulful ballads, to chart-topping pop and rock songs. candles. Melt soy wax, beeswax or the gel type of candle wax
•Live or work in Lorain County; Tickets are $40 for orchestra seats or $33 for mezzanine. that can be found at most craft stores. Add your favorite scent
•Have access to the internet; To purchase tickets for any of the shows, call the Stocker Box and place a wick into the bottom of the pumpkin. Then pour the
•Have either a smartphone or tablet with a camera or a com- Office at (440) 366-4040 or buy online at www.stockerartscen- wax into hallowed-out space and allow it to harden. Try the same
puter with a webcam; and ter.com. For more information on the Performing Artists Series, thing with bumpy and multi-colored gourds for added decorating
•If under the age of eighteen, you must have an adult admin- visit www.lorainccc.edu/PAS. appeal.
ister the test. The Stocker Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 11 • Turn the pumpkin into a flower pot. Fill a hollow pumpkin
If results of the at-home antigen test are positive, LCPH en- a.m.-5 p.m. and 90 minutes before curtain time for weekend with soil. You may not have to worry about scraping the pumpkin
courages those people to: events. For weekday events, the box office will remain open completely clean because the pulp can be used to help fertilize
•Schedule a PCR test to confirm your results. from 11 a.m. until curtain time. the potting soil. Plant your favorite fall flowers into the festive
•Stay home and isolate yourself from household members. Subscriptions to the Performing Artists Series include re- and earth-friendly flower pot. When the pumpkin shows signs of
•Wear a mask, wash your hands and keep 6 feet away from served seating and cost savings. Valet Parking is also avail- rotting, simply put the whole thing into a traditional flower pot
people. able for the Performing Artists Series events for $5 per car. or bury it directly in the ground.
For local, up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit Lo- Self-parking is free. • Make pumpkin stock. While vegetable or meat-based stocks
rainCountyHealth.com/coronavirus. For more information on In addition to the Performing Artists Series, the current sea- may be the standards, pumpkin can be used to make stock as
how we make your health & safety our priorities, contact Lo- son also includes some Random Acts Series events and the Fall well. Clean out the seeds from the stringy guts of the pumpkin
rain County Public Health at (440) 322-6367 or visit Lorain- Film Series. and put the guts into a pot filled with water. Add celery, carrots or
any other aromatic vegetables for extra flavor. Allow to boil for
CountyHealth.com. You can also follow your local health de- All are required to wear a mask indoors in all LCCC build- at least 30 minutes. The stock is ready when it begins to change
partment on Twitter @LorainCoHealth, Facebook or YouTube. ings, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. color. Strain and reserve the stock for use in a variety of recipes.
Stocker Arts Center is located on the main campus of Lo- • Add to compost bins. Pumpkins are rich in zinc, vitamin A
Birdie, Bolt & Apache rain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, in and vitamin C, among other nutrients. You can add the discarded
Elyria. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @Stoc-
seek loving homes kerArts on Twitter and Instagram. pumpkins to your backyard compost bins to further replenish the
soil.
• Turn into a billowing cauldron. Instead of a standard jack-
rain County Dog Kennel, Connect to a Cause raises $277K o’-lantern, put a glass jar into the carved pumpkin, add dish soap
located at 301 Hadaway and hot water to the jar and then put in a piece of dry ice. Bubbles
Street, next to Rural King The Community Foundation of Lorain County (Communi- and smoke will pour out of the pumpkin to create a spooktacular
effect.
in Elyria. For kennel hours ty Foundation) announced the 2nd annual Connect to a Cause
and complete information, results. The community raised $277K for 65 local non-profits Protect pets from harm
Google Lorain County Dog through the coordinated, 12-hour crowd-funding campaign. this Halloween
The Community Foundation is thrilled with the incredible
Kennel or call them at (440) fundraising results of Connect to a Cause,” shares Cynthia H.
326-5995. Andrews, President and CEO of the Community Foundation. While Halloween can be fun for adults and children alike,
Bolt is an 8-month old “However, we are not surprised. Lorain County is a giving the family pet might not look forward to October 31 as much as
Dogo Argentino mix weigh- community, from neighbors helping neighbors to our business the rest of the family. When trick-or-treating time arrives and the
ing 35-40 lbs. Bolt has a champions, to the non-profits serving our community daily, we doorbell gets its annual workout, pet parents should take steps to
ensure their dogs, cats and other companion animals stay calm
Birdie solid white coat, typical were confident that the community would once again rise to the and don’t get too frightened or excited.
occasion to support causes that matter.”
of a Dogo Argentino and Throughout the 12-hours, more than 1,000 individuals con- Halloween is full of decorations, costumes and, of course,
though often believed to be tributed to the 65 participating non-profits. Gifts ranged in size trick-or-treaters. While the excitement can be thrilling for chil-
Pit Bulls, they are not! He from $5 to $15K, and every donation goes directly towards sup- dren, pets can easily grow scared. Animals generally become
seems to be doing okay with porting the non-profit. In addition to individual contributions, the creatures of routine, and anything that takes them out of their
the other dogs at the ken- Connect to a Cause Business Champions, which include 22 local comfort zones can be a cause for agitation. Spooky decorations
nel, but he tends to bark a businesses, partnered with the Community Foundation’s Board hung throughout the house and outdoors present new sights and
lot when people come in to of Directors to provide a $42K pro-rated donation match for all smells. The doorbell ringing every few minutes could put skittish
pets even more on edge -- especially when they come face-to-
look at all the dogs, and saly participating non-profits bringing the entire day’s total to $277K. face with hordes of costumed trick-or-treaters.
“Our overhead every year is about $10K to $12K just to keep
they walk on by. But the the lights on,” says Kate Rivet, Treasurer at Brownhelm Histori- Candy, and chocolate in particular, poses a large risk as well.
minute you take them out of cal Association. “To be able to raise nearly half of our overhead Even relatively small amounts of chocolate can be harmful to
Bolt his kennel, he’s awesome – in one day is fantastic, but it’s the idea of creating this lasting cats and dogs. That’s because chocolate contains caffeine and
he just wanted out to meet legacy for the organization. Brownhelm Historical Association theobromine, two different types of stimulants that can wreak
you! Bolt likes to play, walk has been around for 30 years, and like a lot of historical groups, havoc on an animal’s central nervous system. Hard candies may
be swallowed and become lodged in the throat or digestive tract.
and run, and interact with it’s hard to get younger people to join. We know that we must Artificial sweeteners are harmful to animals, too.
people and he gets tired be- prepare for the future, and that’s why we started the endowment To help keep pets safe, it is best to consider the following tips
at Community Foundation. Growing our endowment fund is vi-
ing in the cage. Bolt is cur- tal to the future of the Brownhelm Historical Association. Con- for Halloween.
rently in Kennel #4 at the nect to a Cause is a great opportunity for us to fund-raise at a • Keep pets indoors for the day. Animals that are frightened
Lorain County Dog Kennel. scale that we normally would never have, and we appreciate it.” may run away or grow disoriented and get lost. Also, you never
Apache is a 2-3 year-old The Community Foundation and the 2021 Connect to a Cause want your pet to be the victim of a Halloween prank. Sometimes
male Husky mix. He weighs participants celebrated and announced the results on Friday, black cats are stolen on Halloween. Dogs left outside may be at
risk for teasing and taunting, too.
44 lbs. and is neutered & October 1, at the Sunset Café at Lakeview Beach in the Lorain • Don’t take dogs trick-or-treating. Although you may have a
County Metroparks.
vaccinated. Apache lost his To see the results for each organization, please visit people- calm, well-mannered dog, the crowds in the neighborhood may
home in southern Ohio and whocare.org. excite man’s best friend, whose behavior might be difficult to
was transported to Lorain predict. Also, other animals that get loose from homes when the
County. He’s a little on the Put pumpkins to use doors are opened may provoke your dog. It’s enough to keep
Apache shy side, so he will need a your eyes on your children, never mind being mindful of your
Birdie is a 6-7 year-old caregiver that is patient. in different ways dog, too.
• Skip costumes for pets. You may think it’s a great idea to
female Beagle/Hound mix. He’s never been on a leash dress your pets in costumes, but there’s a good chance your pet
She weighs 30 lbs. Ador- and it scares him, so he’ll Autumn is the season when pumpkins are ripe for the pick- does not share your enthusiasm. It may stress out the animal, so
able Birdie is currently the need leash training. He must ing, and thousands of people flock to local farms and roadside avoid pet costumes.
vendors to select perfect pumpkins. Many pumpkins are turned
longest resident at the Lo- have a fenced-in yard. He’s into decorative jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, only to be tossed • Be mindful of holiday decorations. Strings of lights, fake
rain County Dog Kennel. very sweet, housebroken in the trash come November 1. That could be because many peo- spider webs and other decorative items can be tripping hazards
She has the face of a Bea- and great with other dogs. ple are unaware of the various ways they can put pumpkins to for pets, while electronic devices could pose a safety risk. Avoid
lit candles in the home because cats or dogs may knock them
gle with a Hound body and He has not been around cats good use. over.
a beautiful black and white or kids while in the care Pumpkins are gourds and members of the squash family and • Keep pets secured in a bedroom or another quiet space. Your
coat with freckles! She is of his new rescue. He will have been grown and used for thousands of years. Evidence sug- dog or cat may try to bolt outside every time you open the door
not yet spayed, but will be make a great companion. gests that pumpkins date back to 7000 B.C., possibly originating to trick-or-treaters. Instead, keep the animals in a bedroom or
in Mexico. Today they are widely used for decorating around
upon adoption. She’s a very If you would like to meet Halloween, but there are many other things that can be done with laundry area. Not only will they appreciate the quiet, but also
friendly, happy girl looking Apache, call Peggy with pumpkins. they won’t have a chance to escape and get lost.
www
• Store collected candy out of reach. Pets are inquisitive, and
for her forever home! Bird- Hartman’s Hounds at (440) • Create a food vessel. Pumpkins can be transformed into they may be drawn to the sweet smell of candy and treats. Candy
ie is currently in Kennel #9 452-1619. bowls to hold soup, punch, fruit, or even dips. Make sure the wrappers and the candy itself can be hazardous to pets. There-
and is available at the Lo- pumpkin has been cleaned well of its pulp and seeds, as well as fore, store candy where pets cannot access it and be sure children
the stringy flesh that is inside. Rub the inside walls of the pump- discard candy wrappers.

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