Mount Vernon Town Money Saver | September FOM 2022

Unlock the world through the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County

AsI made a home and raised my kids in Ohio, a staple was always our community library. So much has changed in our society, I still remember when a library was a place that you could check out books, or do research. Thinking of a library in that context today is like saying one can only get “gas” at a gas station. Spending a great deal of time at libraries across central Ohio I have seen libraries, and particularly our Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, turn into complete family educational and entertainment centers!

Our libraries not only provide a regular schedule of events, and tools to improve our lives, but have also kept pace with changing technologies all along the way. The library serves the community through its convenient locations across the county:

• Main facility - 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon

• Fredericktown - 1 Burgett Drive

• Danville - 512 S. Market Street Gambier - 115 Meadow Lane

People of all ages can use the library’s free access to the Internet though public-access computers and free WiFi. The library even has WiFi Hotspots that

allow you to access the Internet with any of your own WiFi-enabled devices anywhere you can get a cellphone signal. Each Hotspot can be used to connect multiple devices at one time.

Visit their website at www.knox.net to find many more valuable free resources such as free access to the online services Libby, Kanopy, Roku, Hoopla, Transparent Languages, Universal Class, Ancestry Online, Ohio Web Library, Chilton’s Auto Repair Database, and many more.

Resources Galore!

If you have an event coming up and you need help with ideas to make it exciting and fun for all ages, start planning at your library!! They even have lawn games available, cooking supplies — anything you can imagine!

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County is not the same place it was when you were a kid — even if it was as recent as ten years ago. Check the Library’s schedule of events,at www.knox.net, and discover your library again!

The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County Offers so much more than you can imagine FREE to our almost 60,000 residents!

• a collection of 213,666 books and other print items

• 251 periodical subscriptions

• 31,577 DVDs

• 20,849 audio recordings

• 2,312 video games and other software items

• 421,784 E-books available via the Internet

$5ADMISSION Sept. 16 & 17 at Hochstetler Log

Takethe LogHome Tour!

Homes

LOG CABIN DAYS®

Fun for thefamilywhole

Discover the relaxing, casual log home lifestyle by visiting up to 8 beautiful homes on the self-guided auto tour. Your small donation of $20. per person goes to the American Cancer Society. Your kids will enjoy the petting zoo and sifting through the wood shavings for “buried treasure.”

• Free educational seminars on planning and building your log home.

• Exhibits of log home furniture.

• Chainsaw carving, hand-hewing, hand-peeling, blacksmith demos.

• Horse-drawn covered wagon rides.

• Demonstrations featuring axe throwing, 2-man crosscut sawing, & wood chopping.

• Antique steam engine in operation.

• Food tent will serve barbecued chicken, noodles and sandwiches. Plus kettle-cooked baked beans, kettle corn, apple butter, homemade ice cream, Amish pies, pastries.

• Early bird breakfast served between 7-10am.

• Demonstrations of 19th century trades.

• Kids Zone, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Gold Digging in Shavings

Hours: Friday, Sept. 16, 10a.m. - 6p.m. & Saturday, Sept.17, 9a.m. - 5p.m. • Location: 552 SR 95, Loudonville, OH. For more information or to pre-register call 419-368-0004. $5 Admission.

Cabins and Rustic Furnishings Auction on Saturday, Sept.

17th

at Hochstetler Log Homes

Selling at Live Auction during Log Cabin Days

Actual Products may vary from photos

• Cabins: Up to three 12’ wide Prebuilt Cabins. Perfect for that weekend getaway or a hunting cabin.

• Pavilions: Up to 3 Prebuilt Timber Pavilions. Delivered and erected on your ideal spot, within 50 miles.

• Furniture: Rustic Bedroom Sets, Coffee Tables, Chairs, and lots more...

• Home Decor: Items that you need to put the finishing touches in your home.

Location: 552 SR 95, Loudonville, OH 44842 • More info or to consign call: 419-368-0005

$5 admission for event entry

• Online bidding available @ www.kaufmanrealty.com

Steel Magnolias

Woodward opera House, Black Box

Dinner theater $45 November 11th and 12th at 7:30 Pm

Dessert matinee $35 November 11th at 2 pm

Fortickets call or text

740-504- 9399

Special thanks to:

$5 discount before 10/1/22

Zucchini a-plenty

Zucchini is well known as one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the garden & produces more fruits than the average gardener knows what to do with. You’ll have enough for these recipes & more!

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Cooking spray

2 medium zucchini

1 tbsp. olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1/8 tsp salt & black pepper

Preheat the oven to 450 F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice the zucchini into 1/4” thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Zucchini Corn Fritters

2 med. zucchini, shredded

Salt & Pepper

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 onion, nely chopped

1 clove garlic

2 ears corn kernels cut o , nely chopped

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose our

1/4 tbsp. baking soda

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 large egg

facts about zucchini

• Zucchini contains more potassium than bananas

• One zucchini has only 25 calories (a baked potato has 130 calories)

• Zucchini are low in sodium, contain no saturated fats & are cholesterol-free

• They are rich in vitamin C and manganese

•The peel is a good source of dietary ber It has anti-oxidant bene ts. Much of the antioxidant nutrients are found in the seeds and skin of the plant, and not just its esh. So it is important to consume it without peeling the skin.

Zucchini are plentiful, good for you, & delicious... so, ll your plate!

Toss the zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Wrap the zucchini in a kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Meanwhile, cook onion & garlic in butter in a skillet, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Whisk the cornmeal, our, baking soda, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk and egg in a large bowl, then stir in the corn-onion mixture and zucchini. Add the cornmeal mixture and stir.

Wipe out the skillet the corn-onion mixture cooked in. Pour 1/8” vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Working in batches, scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the batter into the oil and use the back of the measuring cup to atten the scoops. Cook until the fritters are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm or at room temperature. (You can make the fritters up to 2 hours ahead; reheat in a 375 degrees F oven on a rack set on a baking sheet.)

Simple Garlic Aioli

Great as dip for Zucchini

Crisps & Fritters or on any Roasted Veggies

3/4 cup mayonnaise (not dressing)

3 cloves garlic, Minced

2-1/2 Tbs lemon juice

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Stop by the Baby Station at the Fredericktown Tomato Show, Sept. 7-10, for a clean and quiet place to nurse your child or change a diaper.

Our free Senior Health & Wellness program includes a health & safety evaluation and links to resources.

Public Health... It’s Wherever YOU Are

Get your flu shot at the drive-thru clinic

Oct. 1st , 8 - 11 am, Knox County Fairgrounds. Flu shots will also be available at community clinics and Health Center.

740-392-2200

KnoxHealth.com

11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd. Mount Vernon

The Children with Medical Handicaps program (CMH) connects families with important services and helpful resources.

Stop In for a free tick tool to remove ticks from you, your family and your pets.

If your child needs required immunizations to attend school, we can provide them. COVID-19 and flu shots also available.

If you were born in Ohio and need a birth certificate to prove your identity, we can provide you with a certified copy.

Treatment of illness such as ear aches, colds, sore throats, sinus infections

Management of chronic disease such as diabetes

Physical exams for work (including DOT), school, and sports

Well-child exams

Women's health: pregnancy tests and pap tests

Blood pressure screenings

Substance use treatment, including medication assisted treatment

Behavioral Health counseling (PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use, etc.)