About Lorain County, OH

Still a great time to stop by in Avon Lake Ohio and check out the local venders for Halloween and Fall home decorating ideas. The shopping is in the parking lot of the town center shopping plaza. Come on down and check out some great values.

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lorain County area. This is where you can find the best list of local Avon Lake pumpkin patch farms in and around Lorain County and Ohio.

Lorain County

Fitch's Farm Market
4413 Center Road (State Route 83) Avon, OH 44011
Phone: 440-934-6125
Lorain County, Ohio

Gede's Fruit Farm
48799 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-986-5161
Lorain County, Ohio

Hillcrest Orchards
50336 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-965-8884
Lorain County, Ohio

Miller Orchards
8690 Vermilion Road, Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-988-8405
Lorain County, Ohio

Miller's Apple Hill
50549 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: 440-965-7077
Lorain County, Ohio

Red Wagon Farm
16081 East River Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Phone: 440-236-3007
Lorain County, Ohio

Some pumpkin patch tips for getting the best pumpkin this year:

If you can, pick yours right off the vine and out of the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin flesh should be free of soft spots which can invite mold and rot. If you're planning to use your pumpkin for carving, choose one that's big enough. Make sure the base is solid and the stem is intact (also, don't carry it by the stem - it might break off). If your pumpkin is destined for a pie, choose a small one grown specially for eating. Once you get your fresh-picked pumpkin home, "cure" it by keeping it undisturbed in a cool, dark place. This toughens up the rind and helps prevent rot.

While you're pumpkin hunting, amaze your friends by sharing these Pumpkin Facts:

-The Irish brought the tradition of pumpkin carving to America. Originally, they carved turnips to celebrate All Hallows Eve - but pumpkins were plentiful in the states, and easier to handle.

-The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.

-Pumpkins were once used to cure freckles and snake bites.

The city experienced a power loss Sunday evening (20 minutes prior to Sunday night Browns football game which was a real bummer) as had did several surrounding cities. This power loss we were told could last a few days till as long as Friday for everyone to get power back. But there was some real positive things that came out of this experience.

1. The city has a reverse 911 system that I was not aware of but is real effective. The system called us and advised us by tape that we would have a loss for a period of time and to check on our neighbors to make sure that they are OK. The system also informed us as to that the kids would be off from school because of the loss and also advised us who to call of down wires or other concerns with the phone number. I thought this was real neat. Sometimes you feel alone but that call gets things moving.

2. People in Avon Lake are just great neighbors. People lending candles and flashlights like they were selling something come to your door. I was without a refrigerator and 3 people who had power called and said that they freezer space and to just drop it off. The phone chain was started where someone would call the next person on the chain in our neighborhood if we had updated information on the situation or heard whether the kids were going back to school. Even some i house street day care was started so parents could get supplies and errands run since kids were out of school.

All in all even though power has not been fully restored I feel at ease as does my wife and kids. I think this city should be proud of the people who live here. Avon Lake is just a great place to be.

Stan Stepak

Avon Lake has grown over the last 20 years to 2 times its population and with that there have been some significant improvements from education to city operations. However the recreation has just recently seen a need for improvement in public areas such as the local city pool. Right not there is push to place on the ballot a new much larger pool. The pool will include two 25 foot water slides, a zero depth entry area (similar to what see at the Lakewood YMCA) and an expanded concession stand. This improvement is much needed at the point now that the pool is getting so crowded and outdated.

Ther is a town meeting on September 17 at 7pm at the Old Firehouse to kick off the planning for getting the plans on the ballot. The citizens for Avon Lake Pool could really get the support and opinions of other city dwellers. All are welcome to come.

Stan Stepak

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