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Let the Haunts Begin...Halloween is one of my favorite times of

year. And the ghosts and goblins are out in fullforce. If you want to be scared out of your wits,Im sure you can find at least one attraction tovisit among the ones previewed in this issue.There are the traditional favorites as well as somenew ones. See pages 5-10.

Fall also brings us a beautiful display of colorfulleaves. Theres the crisp, cool air to go with them.The orchards are now full of apples for apple but-ter stirin, pies and cider. Pumpkins are scatteredacross the area awaiting their new owners to pickthem and turn them into Jack-O-Lanterns (or morepies.)

I love fall weiner roasts and hayrides, thewarmth of roasted marshmallows or smores com-plimented by hot chocolate or cider.

Now that school has started, the schedule is bet-ter organized into a routine and thoughts turntoward indoors. This month we have a whole sec-tion on Fall Home Improvement. See pages 26-30.

Now that my office has received its annual Fallcleaning, my thoughts have turned toward holidaybaking. This year we will celebrate our 10th yearfor Seasons Eatings, the special issue containingrecipes shared by our staff, advertisers and sub-scribers. We want this to be our largest collectionever for participation. (Ive already collected a few)So our grand prize winner will receive an extraspecial Weekender Getaway to the Fabulous FoodShow at the I-X Center in Cleveland. Meet thefamous Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri and more FoodChannel celebrities. See page 24 for details.

To compete in our Seasons Eatings recipe con-test, simply look through your collection offavorite family recipes and submit by email, fax ordirect mail to us no later than November 11.Seasons Eatings will be in homes beforeThanksgiving. Winners selected for each food cate-gory will receive gift certificates from participatingadvertisers. Happy Haunting - then HappyCooking.

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TERROR TOWNTOLEDO - Terror town is one of the largest

haunts in Northwest Ohio. Our main haunt is Thehouse of the Dead. The Hellevator will deliver youto a brand new floor of the house this year. All newtwists and turns await you on your j ourney. Theother is Big Top Terror. It is larger than most multihaunts you will visit. Terror Town was voted the #1haunt of 2008 by cityblood haunt reviews. Here is asection from their review: "Hollywood comes homeat House of the Dead. The amount of impressiveprops and animatronics is down right startling andsome animatronics you won't see anywhere else inOhio."

House of the Dead is one of those haunts that hasyou part of the experience once you wait in the cueline. Remember, there are NO refunds once youpurchase your ticket. This attraction is different inits entirety every year. Tickets are $20 adults.Combo tickets for Terror Town and Big Top Terrorare $25. Children under 10 are admitted for $10 ($15combo). For more information, visit online atwww.terrortown.net.

THE HAUNTED HYDROFREMONT - The Hydro building turns 100 years

old this year. So beware the urban legends haveforetold of a 100 year curse. Enter at your own risk.This years theme is Teleport to Terror. The grand

daddy - built in a 1911 Hydro Electric Power plant...Be transported to the unknown depths of dark-ness.

The 2nd all-new haunted house is call Hell-Gate,which is a mega-maze of frightening fog, intenselighting and serious scares that await around everyturn. A 7-7:30 p.m. pre-show called Ghoul-A-Brationwill feature a fun and Hauntertaining CreatureFeature Parade, Fire Eating show, Poi Light dancing,Drumming, Sparking, Choreographed Monster MixDance, prizes, surprises and so much more... ComeEARLY and join in the fun! All included as part ofyour ticket admission! Single tickets are $12 andcombo tickets are $17. For more information, visitwww.thehaunted hydro.com

HAUNTED PRISON EXPERIENCEMANSFIELD - DERANGED is a Haunted

Attraction inside the walls of the Ohio StateReformatory. All the prisoners have survived deathrow and are now deranged and waiting for YOU!This 124 year old prison housed over 155,000inmates and is most definitely "Haunted". HauntedX completes's the reformatory with actors, anima-tronics and props. The is not your typical "hauntedhouse". We call it "The Supernatural meets theSpecial FX". The magazine Haunt World voted OSR2010's Most Authentic Haunt and in the top 2 per-cent of all haunts across the country. Each year,there is a brand-new beginning. Scenes have beenimproved and the route through the old, darkprison has been altered, according to producers.More than 60 live monsters will be scatteredthroughout -- the tough part will be determiningwhich are fake and which are real. Tickets are $17and you must be 13 to enter. For more information,visit online at www.hauntedx.com.

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ACRES OF SCREAMSNEW WASHINTON - If youve already visited,

no matter. Both indoor and outdoor haunted attrac-tions are totally new and different each year,according to owners Tom and Sharon Shiebly. Thecandle lit paths through the corn maze only addsmore shadows and uneasiness to the tour. Watchout for the chainsaw man or Crazy Duke as theycant wait to scare the yell out of you. Indoors,among other surprises, try your luck to get throughthe black hole.

Located on St. Rt. 103 at Iron Spring Farm, day-time fun for families offers hay rides, a 10 acre cornmaze, and pick-your-own-pumpkin patch.Admission is $8 indoors, $11 outdoors, $15 combo,7$ daytime and $5 kids daytime. For more informa-

tion, visit online at www.acresofscreams.com andwww.ironspringfarmcornmaze.com

GHOSTLY MANORSANDUSKY - Come and see a fire breathing

dragon, more scares than ever before, and anexpansion of 50% the original space. Ghosts lurk inevery corner as you wander through this ancientcastle-style mansfion. With four separate attrac-tions, get your heart pumping some more with awhirl around our skating rink or experience a 4Dvirtual motion-simulated ride through a hauntedmine or cosmic coaster. There are now five differentmovices. Also new this year is Wizards Journey,black light interactive mini golf. Featured on Travel

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Channels Best Places Ive ever been, GhostlyManor was rated top 10 in the U.S.by DAFE andRand McNallys Top 10 Haunted Houses forHalloween. Selected as one of Americas BestHaunts 010. Tickets for the haunted house are $11,$7 children under 10.

For more information, visit online at www.ghost-lymanor.com For $2 off your visit, see ad on insidefront cover, page 2.

HALLOWICKEDMANSFIELD - This haunted woods is a self guid-

ed trip to Hell and back. Scream your way through30-45 minutes of unique scenes and horrors.Whatever your fear - its HERE! This attraction isone of the Best Values in Ohio. Youve never seen aHaunted Woods like this before. Hallowicked fea-tures the original buried alive entrance. Scream interror as you and your group are locked in separatecoffins and unleashed into the Hell that isHallowicked: Haunted Woods! Experience panicprison, the toxic tunnel, nightmare circus and chain-saw death path among others scenes. Open hoursare 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October.Tickets are $13. For more information, visit www.ohiohauntedwoods.com

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FEAR FORESTLORDSTOWN - The Fear Forest haunted hayride

has added an all new attraction this season to scarethe pants right off you. The INSANEATARIUM is ahaunted building full of the craziest patients onearth! See Medical treatments gone terribly wrong..The fear forest starts by taking you for a 1-milehayride through 68 acres of pure fear, the onlyhaunt in Ohio with a drive thru VORTEX Tunnel.Loaded with live actors and automated Props likeno other, beware two flesh eating wolves have beenreported loose in the forest. Next get dropped off inthe woods at the new InsaneAtarium hauntedhouse..The InsaneAtarium is NOT reccomened forchildren!!! THE FEAR STARTS HERE...

Tickets for both attractions are $14. The weak ofheart need not attend. Hourse are Friday andSaturday, 7 p.m. - Midnight and Sundays, 7 -10 p.m.

For more information, visit www.fearforest.com.

EXTREME NIGHTMARESCLEVELAND - Were taking the ordinary

Haunted House to the next level featuring extremegore, blood, guts, frightening scares and in yourface acting. Experience extremely detailed, high-tech, Hollywood make-up and acting. Actors haveprofessional speaking parts with a theme to thehouse. This is not the ordinary boos and blackwalls of other haunts. Extreme NightmaresHaunted House is a theatrical production that willlinger in your mind and cause you sleepless nights.It is so extreme that it is not recommended for chil-dren, pregnant women or people with heart condi-tions. No one under 10 years of age will be admit-ted. 5 dynamic attractions at Spooky Ranch. Alsoexperience Crazy Clowns in 3d, new scenes on thefamous Haunted Hayride and remember the fun ofthe old amusement parks at the Funny Funhouse.

The Haunted Barn is an all new show for 2011.The suspense starts when you exit your car and seethe huge skull spitting frog with green eyes sittingatop the barn. Your heart starts to pound even hard-

er as you hear the strange noises and screams. TheHaunted Barn has the audience right where itwants them, captive, nowhere to run. This is anawesome high tech surprise! Visit all for one lowprice of $18, ages 11 and older. For more informa-tion and other package prices, visit online at www.spookyranch.com

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By Samantha BarnettAssistant Editor

SANDUSKY - One of the bestideas yet for a weekend getawayis blending Halloween hauntswith the thrilling, chilling rollercoasters already placed inside thegates of Cedar Point.HalloWeekends adds a wholenew level to the amusement parkexperience from ghastly creaturesto friendly monsters who danceon the midway.

Two new fright zones have beenadded this year to total 10 haunt-ed attractions. Journey into sci-ence fiction past and future toexplore a sinister, steamy subcul-ture where goggles and gears,Victorians and valves create aworld that never was, but mighthave been at Screamworks on theFrontier Trail. Make sure youwear your best running shoes(and perhaps pack an extra pairof underwear) to visit Blood onthe Bayou, located in a woodedarea along the lagoon. This is

where your worstnightmare was creat-ed lurking along thedark fetid waters ofthe bayou, living inthe shadows. Here iswhere the deadwalk, searching fornew prey.

SinceHalloweek-ends is geared forfamily fun, there areless-spooky attractions through-out the park like Boo Hill and theHay Bale Maze. Monster MidwayInvasion Celebration is a paradethat strolls down the main mid-way at 4 p.m. on Saturdays andSundays and has several newfloats and dozens of strange-look-ing characters to entertain theguests. In the middle of the park,the sleeping ogre who talks andrecites poetry is also a crowd-pleaser.

Live musical entertainment isfound at the saloon featuringThe Edge of Madness - Six Feet

Under and be surenot to miss Dr.Cleaver in the Clink

Dining with thespirits was the high-light of my visit atG. A. Boeckling'sEerie Estate, one offour haunted houses.Sunday Brunch at12:30 p.m. has beenadded this year.

Boeckling's Banquet offers a fine-dining experience like no other onFriday evenings and Saturdays atnoon. Enjoy crab legs, lobster tailand petite filet mignon, or shrimpwith salad, potato, asparagus,drink, rolls and a surprise desertto die? for.

Served buffet-style, Boeckling'sBrunch will include eggs, break-fast meats, pastries, potatoes, rice,vegetable medley, carved primerib, signature dessert, beveragesand mimosa. Reservations arerequired for all meals. Call 419-627-2242.

HalloWeekends at Cedar Pointwill be held Friday nights,Saturdays and Sundays throughOct. 28-30. Cedar Point will beopen 6 p.m. to midnight onFriday nights; noon to midnighton Saturdays; and noon to 9 p.m.Sundays. (Sun., Oct. 9, 10 a.m. -10 p.m.) For more information,visit halloweekends.com or call419-627-2350.


Franz Welser-Mst leads The Cleveland Orchestrain concerts featuring Mozarts Mass in C minor(The Great) on Oct. 6 and 9 - Then the Oct. 8 pro-gram features Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 4

Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9, at 3p.m.:

Franz Welser-Mst conducts The ClevelandOrchestra in concerts featuring Wolfgang AmadMozarts Mass in C minor, K. 427 (The Great) atSeverance Hall. Vocal soloists for the Mass will besoprano Malin Hartelius; soprano Julia Lezhneva, inher Cleveland Orchestra debut; tenor MartinMitterrutzner; and baritone Ruben Drole. TheCleveland Orchestra Chorus, prepared by Directorof Choruses Robert Porco, will perform with theOrchestra in this work. The opening piece on theprogram is Richard Strausss Metamorphosen, AStudy for 23 Solo Strings.

Malin Hartelius and Ruben Drole have bothappeared with the Orchestra in a number ofengagements, including the performances of thethree Mozart/Da Ponte operas, between 2009 and2011. Martin Mitterrutzner made his ClevelandOrchestra debut in a group of Mozart arias inMarch 2010.

Saturday, October 8, at 8:30 p.m. (note later start-ing time):

Franz Welser-Mst leads The Cleveland Orchestrain a concert featuring Piotr Ilyich TchaikovskysSymphony No. 4 in F minor, Opus 36, at Severance

Hall. The program begins with Igor StravinskysConcerto in D (for string orchestra), followed byStravinskys Agon ballet music.

Stravinskys Agon has only been performed byThe Cleveland Orchestra on three previous occa-sions: for a performance of the complete ballet bythe New York City Ballet at Blossom Music Centerin August 1969, and in a pair of concerts that wereconducted by Pierre Boulez at Severance Hall inMarch 1972.

Beginning one hour prior to the concerts on Oct. 6and 9, a Concert Preview titled Serene Beauty inTroubled Times will be given in ReinbergerChamber Hall by Rose Breckenridge, ClevelandOrchestra Music Study Groups administrator andlecturer. Ms. Breckenridge also will give theOctober 8 Concert Preview, titled Red and Blue,Black and White, at 7:30 p.m. in ReinbergerChamber Hall. This series is funded by a generousendowment gift from Dorothy Humel Hovorka.

Oct. 6 and 9 ticket prices are Orchestra: $69, $47;Dress Circle: $95, $54; Balcony: $69, $54, $35.

Oct. 8 ticket prices are Orchestra: $74, $53; DressCircle: $101, $61; Balcony: $74, $61, $40.

Severance Hall, which opened in 1931 as thehome of The Cleveland Orchestra, is located at11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

For more information or to order tickets, call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorches-tra.com

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Upper SanduskySaturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m.,

and a matinee performanceSunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m.

Cast members for Love, Sex andthe I.R.S. include: Jon Trachtmanplayed by Joe Blue of Marion,Kate Dennis played by ChelseaRoszman of Upper Sandusky,Leslie Arthur played by EdGriswold of Upper Sandusky,Connie played by Jacki Gebhardtof Sycamore, I.R.S. agent FloydSpinner played by MattVanderpool of Upper Sandusky,Vivian Trachtman played byKathleen Bather of Upper

Sandusky, Mr. Jansen played byZachary Kitzler of Carey, andArnold Grunion played by DannyMundy of Upper Sandusky.

This comedy play is a wildfarce with twists of fate, sightgags, mistaken identities andhilarious comic lines. JonTrachtman and Leslie Arthur areout of work musicians who roomtogether in New York City. Tosave money, Jon has been filingtax returns listing the pair as amarried. The day of reckoningcomes when the Internal RevenueService informs the "couple"they're going to be investigatedby a Mr. Spinner. Leslie masquer-ades as a housewife, aided byJon's fiancee, Kate. Complicatingmatters further Leslie and Kateare having an affair behind Jon'sback, Jon's mother drops in unex-

pectedly to meet her son's fiancee,and Leslie's ex-girlfriend showsup demanding to know whyLeslie has changed and won't seeher anymore.

The play is directed by UpperSandusky native and long-timecommunity theatre actor EdGriswold, who was last seen onthe Star stage as CharlieDavenport in Annie Get YourGun. Love, Sex and the I.R.S.was written Billy Van Zandt andJane MIllmore, and is producedby special arrangement withSamuel French, Inc., New YorkCity.

Tickets are available in advanceby calling the Star Theatre at 419-294-1411 or at the door beforeeach performance, while they last.Ticket prices are $10 generaladmission, $8 members.

Things to do...Love, Sex, and The I.R.S.Things to do...Love, Sex, and The I.R.S.

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Friday, October 7th at 8pm

Its the one and only, NormMacdonald! Best known asthe anchor of WeekendUpdate on Saturday NightLive, he was named byComedy Central as one of thetop 100 standup comedians ofall time!

Season Partners:

Saturday, October 15 at 8pm

A multi-media live concertperformed by Nelsons sons Matthew &

Gunnar, includes never before seen footage ofthe Nelson family. Hit songs include Travelin

Man, Poor Little Fool, Hello Mary Lou,Lonesome Town, Garden Party and MORE !

Norm Macdonald

Friday, October 7th at 8pm


TIFFIN - Let's Hang On! paystribute to the '60s icons FrankieValli and The Four Seasons andthe sensational show, The JerseyBoys. Unlike other tribute acts,Let's Hang On! is not just a bandor group of singers, it's a fullblown stage show and a trueentertainment experience. Thishigh energy cast of performerspossesses all the trade marksounds and moves of the leg-endary artists.

They will appear in concert atThe Ritz Theatre on Oct. 29 at7:30 p.m. so reserve your seatstoday. Tickets range from $40 to$10.

Let's Hang On! combines four

greatlookingguys andtwo beau-tiful girlswho singand dancetheir waythroughsome ofthe bestsongs ofall time. All of this is backed upwith a 4-7 piece live band. Theguys of Let's Hang On! cover allof the great Four Seasons hitscomplete with the shrill FrankieValli vocals supported by superbharmonies! You'll hear: "Big GirlsDon't Cry," "Walk Like A Man,"

PEOPLE TO SEE:

"Sherry," "Let'sHang On," "WorkingMy Way Back ToYou, Cant Take MyEyes Off of You andmany more.

There is plenty ofaudience participationin this 90 minuteshow to keep every-one involved!

For more informa-tion, call 419-448-8544or visit online atwww.ritztheatre.org.

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Mansfield - Five-time Tony Award-winning producer,Jon B. Platt (Wicked,The Book ofMormon), presentsGazillion BubbleShow, created by andstarring internationalsensation Fan Yang.Coming to theRenaissance Theatreon October 30th at 3pm and 6 pm, worldrenowned bubbleartist Fan Yangbrings a brilliant andinnovative experi-ence to audiences ofall ages, transforming a multitude of beautiful bub-bles into a thrilling, interactive, multi-million dollarspectacular. This dynamic one of a kind theatricalexperience follows the true life story of Yang, whoovercame hardship and ridicule to become an inter-nationally acclaimed entertainer and the worldsgreatest bubble artist. His extraordinary bubblemasterpieces, illuminated by his spellbinding lasermagic, will dazzle theatre-goers from ages 2 to102.Tickets are on sale now for this spectacular show,with ticket prices ranging from $19.50 - $35.50.Regular ticketing fees apply. The Renaissance $10tickets program does not apply to this show.

Internationally acclaimed, Fan Yang has set anastounding 17 Guinness World Records and hasbeen seen on Regis & Kelly, Ellen, and Oprah whoproclaimed: Fan Yang is amazing. He will blowyou away! David Letterman calls him The great-est bubble artist in the world!

We are excited to bring the extraordinary talentof Fan Yang to audiences across the country, saidproducer Jon B. Platt. Fans talent is unmatchedand his beautiful and brilliant creations for all audi-ences are unlike anything that has ever been seenbefore. The future of live entertainment is here, and

its Fan Yang!Conceived by

Yang, GazillionBubble Show hassold out per-formances andearned criticalacclaim inGermany,France, Spain,Vietnam,Singapore andmany othercountries aroundthe globe overthe past twodecades. Fansingenious cre-ations and dedi-cation to the pur-

suit of his craft have brought to life an utterlyunique art form. He currently holds 17 GuinnessWorld Records; most recently for having put 151people inside a single bubble. His performanceshave been broadcast worldwide on television,including Oprah, Ellen, Late Night with DavidLetterman, The View, and many more.

For more info on Gazillion Bubble Show, go towww.gazillionbubbleshow.com. For updates andmore, follow on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/bubbletour.

Born in Vietnam, raised in Yugoslavia with hishome now in Toronto, Fan Yang is a worldrenowned bubble scientist, artist and performer.Over the past two decades, Fan has explored thefascinating, unknown world of bubbles, combiningart with science. Fans ingenious creations and ded-ication to the pursuit of his craft have brought to lifean utterly unique form of entertainment. Fansspectacular shows have been featured at theNational Museum of Science and Technology(Ottawa, Canada), Pacific Science Center (Seattle,WA), Singapore Science Center, Ontario ScienceCenter (Toronto, ONT), and the Discovery ScienceCenter (Santa Ana, CA).

People to See: Fan Yang Oct. 30

3 p.m. & 6 p.m.


Places to Go: Ashland University TheatreASHLAND Ashland

University Department ofTheatre opens its 2011-2012 Season of TurningPoints with CircleMirror Transformation,the 2010 Obie Awardwinner for Best NewAmerican Play by AnnieBaker. Directed byAssistant Professor ofTheatre Fabio Polanco,the performances arestaged in AshlandUniversitys intimateStudio Theatre at 7:30p.m. Oct. 1st and 6-8th,and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2.

Polancos directors notes for this witty and inven-tive comedy emphasize Annie Baker as an impor-tant new voice in the American Theatre. In an erawhere commercial theatre can seem largely dominat-ed by flash, spectacle and blockbuster films turnedinto musicals, Baker has managed to make a markwith quiet plays that focus on silence as much assound.

Circle Mirror Transformation is one of thosepieces where five ordinary Vermonters come togeth-er for a six-week adult drama class. They are all look-ing for different things, but in the end their lives aretransformed and begin anew in ways they could nothave anticipated.

With 15 major productions in the 2010-2011 theatreseason, Circle Mirror Transformation was the sec-ond most professionally produced play (outside ofShakespeare and A Christmas Carol) in the UnitedStates and it would not be surprising if in 2011-2012it rose to the top. The biggest reason is Annie Bakersdeceptively rich writing and the compassion withwhich she renders her characters and their relation-ships. Circle Mirror Transformation could easily bea parody of a community center acting class, but it isnot. Instead it shows us why it is so important thatpeople come together to share their stories and them-selves.

Set in a windowless dancestudio in the town of Shirley,Vermont, the play includes fivecharacters including Martyportrayed by junior musicaltheatre major Johanna Regan(Killingworth, CT); Jamesplayed by junior theatre majorAaron Arnold (Chardon, Ohio);junior theatre education majorNathaniel Sayatovich(McConnelsville, Ohio) asSchultz; senior theatre majorTara Kodosky (Spencer, Ohio)as Theresa; and sophomoretheatre major Erin Lingenfelter(Loudonville, Ohio) as

Lauren.The productions scenic and lighting designs are

created by Assistant Professor of Theatre ScottChapman while junior theatre major Jensen Glick(Hilliard, Ohio) designed the costumes. Senior the-atre majors Rebekah Frient (North Canton) andMichael Cook (Bowling Green) serve as the showsstage manager and assistant stage manager, respec-tively.

Audiences are advised that this production con-tains adult language and situations. The play will beperformed in one act without an intermission.

Season tickets are still available and include admis-sion to all four main stage productions at a reducedprice compared to single tickets. Season tickets for allfour productions are: $32 for adults; and $28 for sen-ior citizens, students and Ashland University facul-ty/staff. Single tickets are: $10 for adults; $9 for sen-ior citizens, students, University faculty/staff; $8 forgroups of 10 or more; and $2 for Ashland Universitystudents.

To purchase tickets, call the Ashland UniversityCentral Box Office at 419-289-5125 or purchase onlineat www.ashland.edu/tickets. For more informationabout the department of theatre, visit www.ash-land.edu/theatre, find us on Facebook or contactTricia Applegate, coordinator of performing artspublicity and events, at 419-289-5950.


Cleveland Orchestras ConcertMaster and Ashland Native isPerforming a Guest Recital atAshland University

ASHLAND The Department of Music atAshland University is proud to announce an encoreperformance by The Cleveland Orchestras concert-master William Preucil and Ashland nativeChristine Fessenmeyer-Hill. The guest artist recitalwill be held Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in theElizabeth Pastor Recital Hall located in the Centerfor the Arts at the corner of College Avenue andGrant Street. The performance is free and open tothe public.

The performance withviolin and piano will openwith three movementsfrom Ludwig vonBeethovens Sonata No. 4in A Minor followed byGabriel Faurs Sonata in AMajor for Violin and Piano.After a brief intermission,the program will concludewith Johannes BrahmsSonata No. 3 in D Minor.

As concertmaster of TheCleveland Orchestra since 1995, Preucil hasappeared regularly as a soloist with the Orchestrain concerto performances at both Severance Halland Blossom Music Center. Prior to joining TheCleveland Orchestra, Preucil served for sevenseasons as first violinist of the Grammy-winningCleveland Quartet, performing more than 100 con-certs each year in the worlds major music capitals.He began studying violin at the age of five with hismother, Doris Preucil, a pioneer in Suzuki violininstruction in the United States. At 16, he graduatedwith honors from the Interlochen Arts Academyand entered Indiana University to study with JosefGingold (former concertmaster of The Cleveland

Orchestra). He was awarded a performers certifi-cate at Indiana University and also studied withZino Francescatti and Gyrgy Sebk. In addition toperforming, Preucil serves as distinguished profes-sor of violin at the Cleveland Institute of Music anddistinguished visitinglecturer at FurmanUniversity. He previous-ly taught at the EastmanSchool of Music and atthe University ofGeorgia.

Fessenmeyer-Hillbegan her early studiesin Ashland, Ohio, withBarbara Jones andElizabeth Pastor. Sheholds degrees from theCincinnati-CollegeConservatory of Music and the Cleveland Instituteof Music. Hill is a very sought after collaborativepianist and has made her mark in this specializedarea of ensemble performance. She appears fre-quently as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musicpianist for many venues throughout the country.Her expertise has attracted many elite talents andher collaboration has assisted many successfulcareers. She has won numerous prizes in perform-ance and has earned favorable reviews from criticsworldwide and distinguished musicians. Asidefrom her extensive appearances, she collaborateswith members of many major symphonies, vocalistsand chamber musicians. A member of theCollaborative Piano Faculty at the ClevelandInstitute of Music and the Cleveland StateUniversity Piano Faculty, she maintains a veryactive career as a pedagogue. Also, she is a memberof the Accompanying Staff at CIM and the EncoreSchool of Strings.

For more information about this performance andother Department of Music events, visit the Website at www.ashland.edu/music or contact TriciaApplegate, coordinator of performing arts publicityand events, at 419-289-5950.

People to See: Preucil and Fessenmeyer


Laughter's Good TourThursday, October 6th

7:00 pmState Theatre

Tickets $49.75 each

SANDUSKY - Longview, Texasnative, Rodney Carrington has beenmaking audiences laugh for almost

twenty years with his unique brand ofstand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major

label comedy albums which have soldmore than two million copies ... two of

which has been certified Gold. Hisalbums include such hit comedy-inspired songs as "Dancin' With a

Man", "Show Them to Me" and "Don't Look Now".

His Christmas album, Make ItChristmas featues the song,

"Camouflage and Christmas Lights".Carrington is also an actor havingstarred in his own sitcom, Rodney

which ran for two seasons on ABC andthe 2008 film Beer for My Horses. For tickets, call 419-626-1950 between10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit online at

www.sanduskystate.com

People to See:


MANSFIELD - Saturday NightLive funnyman, Norm Macdonaldwill bring his own brand of irrever-ent stand up humor to theRenaissance Theatre on Friday, Oct.7th at 8pm. Ticket prices range from$24.50 - $28.50 and can be pur-chased online all the time atMansfieldTickets.com or at theRenaissance Box Office, 419-522-2726. $10 tickets are available forthe back two rows of the balconyand must be purchased in person atthe box office beginning two hoursprior to the event. There is a limitof four tickets per person.

Best known for his five year stintas the anchorman of the WeekendUpdate segment of the long-run-ning NBC show, Macdonald is alsoremembered for his hilariousimpersonations of Burt Reynolds,(in the popular and recurringCelebrity Jeopardy sketch),CNNs Larry King, talk show hostDavid Letterman and Senator BobDole.

Born and raised in Quebec,Macdonald has appeared in manymotion pictures and televisionshows. Soon after leavingSaturday Night Live, Macdonaldco-wrote and starred in the"revenge comedy" Dirty Work,(1998), with Jack Warden, DonRickles, Chevy Chase, Chris Farleyand Adam Sandler. Later that year,

Macdonald voiced the character ofLucky the dog in the Eddie Murphyremake of Dr. Dolittle. He reprisedthe role in both Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)and Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006).Macdonald is also remembered asthe character of Death on the ani-mated series Family Guy. His otherfilm and television appearancesinclude Billy Madison, The Peoplevs. Larry Flynt, The Drew CareyShow, Rosanne, Deuce Bigalow:Male Gigolo, Grown Ups, MyName is Earl, and News Radio.Hes had his own television series,The Norm Show, on ABC from 1999to 2001 and, more recently SportsShow with Norm Macdonald onComedy Central during the 2010-2011 season. He was also a contest-ant on the celebrity version of WhoWants to be a Millionaire, winning$500,000 for his charity, PaulNewmans Hole In the Wall campfor terminally ill children.

Returning to his roots and per-forming before a live audience,Macdonald was named by ComedyCentral as one of the top 100standup comedians off all time.Sometimes controversial, he isfamous for ridiculing celebrities,such as O. J. Simpson. FollowingSimpsons acquittal on murdercharges, Macdonald openedWeekend Update by saying: Well,its official: murder is legal in the

state of California. On the latenight talk show circuit, he is a regu-lar guest on The Late Show withDavid Letterman, The TonightShow with Jay Leno, Conan andhas been a guest host on TheOReilly Factor on Fox News.

Macdonalds stand up perform-ances have received rave reviewsall over the world and he covers avariety of topics, including politics,celebrities and current events. Thisevent is rated PG and is intendedfor mature audiences.

The Renaissance is also offeringdinner before the show inMaestros Caf in the RenaissanceBallroom. The buffet dinner, pre-pared by Chef Dan Lew of ChinaClub, is $25 per person. Call theRenaissance Box Office for reserva-tions by 4pm on Wednesday,October 5th. The menu includesCaesar salad, chicken Parmigiana,spaghetti with meat sauce, Tuscangrilled vegetables and potatoes,garlic bread and mixed berryChantilly cream cake.

The Renaissance is supported byour season partners: Alta Florist &Greenhouse, Budweiser Mansfield Distributing,China Club, Coca-Cola Mansfield DistributionCenter, DRM Productions, Heart of Ohio Magazine,Holiday Inn & Suites, Johnnys Mattress &Furniture Superstore, Jones Potato Chips, LindOutdoor Advertising, News Journal Media, OhioArts Council, Summit Therapy, Sun Graphics,Tridico Sign Company, The Weekender Magazine,WMFD-TV, WMAN, My100.1, The Fox, Y105,WNCO-FM & WNCO-AM.

People to See:


FRIDAY NIGHT LIVEOct. 7/TIFFIN - National Theatre at the Ritz at 7:30

p.m. An clectic selection of artists in an unpluggedperformance environment. Each Friday Night Livewill feature two or three regional entertainers thatmay include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspir-ing singer/songwriter or some other style of artistwho is passionate about the opportunity to showcasetheir talents. Tickets are $10 each. For more informa-tion, call 419.448.8544 or www.ritztheatre.org

HARVEST FESTOct. 8/TIFFIN - At the Miller Conservation Farm

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nature and candy hike, soupsand sandwiches. Free admission. For more informa-tion, call 419-447-7073.

LOUIEOct. 7-9/MALABAR - Louis Bromfield was the

man who had everything. But he turned his back on

it all for a quest to change the world. 50 years afterhis death, his vision is finally being vindicated.House tour, BBQ dinner and theatrical production ofBromfield's life story package tickets are $35 each.For more information, call 419-892-2784 or visitwww.malabarfarm.org

APPLE FESTIVALOct. 8-9/OAK HARBOR - On Saturday, Grand

parade at 2 p.m., kiddie tractor pulling contest, talenshow. Classic Car show Sunday, magic shows,clowns and local performers. Free admission, Formore information, call 419-898-0479 or visit online atwww.oakharborohio.net.

APPLE BUTTER STIRRINOct. 14-16/ROSCOE VILLE - Over 100 talented

artisans and crafters. Festival celebrates the sights,sounds and scents of autumn 10-5. Smell fresh applebutter simmering over an open fire as you strollthrough the village. Music includes bluegrass, coun-try, gospel and tunes from days gone-by. Quilt raffle,artisans items raffle and fun, unique contests toenter, and demonstrations. Special features includeCivil War on the Home Front tours, eerie Spirit ofRoscoe tours, canal boat rides, and a childrens activ-ity area. $3 admission.

ART SATURDAYSOct. 15/ASHLAND Educational and creative

experience for ages 7-15 at Ashland University. 10a.m. to noon. ART FEST will engage students inmany fun art activities inspired by the AU purpleand gold. Cost is $5 per student. The session will beheld in Center for the Arts, Room 346. For moreinformation call 419.289.5190 or email [email protected].

HAUNTED ACADEMY Oct. 15/MANSFIELD - Snow White and the Seven

Dwarfs theme. 6-9 p.m. $3 per person admission.Little Buckeye Children's Museum will be open for1/2 price ($3) with Frankenslime and decoratingpumpkins. Pioneer Performing Arts Students will beparticipating as characters also. Don't miss thisGhoulish time! For more informaiton, visitwww.richlandacademy.com and on facebook.

Community Calendar

SPEAKEASY DINNER THEATREOct. 15/BUCYRUS - Doors open at 4:30 p.m. withthe production at 5. The show "Roaring TwentiesLive" and a tour of the remaining tunnels will be inthe area where gangsters spent time during the1920s. Followed by a catered buffet dinner at theVFW Post 8999. Additional entertainment and funat the dinner. Tickets are $35 inclusive, on sale at theBucyrus Tourism and Visitor Bureau. Call (866) 562-0720. www.bucyrus.org.

GREAT LAKES PIRATE FESTOct. 15/VERMILION - McGarvey's Landing andRitter Library. Masquerade party featuring Bucca-neer's Ball, live entertainment, adult costume con-tests, food and drink. Free for little swashbucklersOct. 16 at the library: games, coloring contest, treas-ure hunt, tall ship, tattoos, face painting, kids cos-tume contest, Capt'n Willie, jugglers, magic andmore. 440-935-2113 or www.greatlakespiratefest.com.

HAUNTED BISSMAN BUILDINGOct. 22/MANSFIELD - 5-7 p.m. A tour of thisamazing building open to the general public. Just$10 at the door. Hear fascinating stories about thehistory, ghosts and paranormal activities andalsosee where My Ghost Story and the SyFyChannel recently filmed. For more information, call 740-972-5400.

MAGIC SHOWSOct. 22/MARION Halloween Magic Shows atthe Marion Centre Mall, 1509 Marion Waldo Road,740- 389-5785. Center court at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Formore in formation, visit online at www.marioncen-tre.com.

GHOST HUNTOct. 28/MANSFIELD - By Gussethunters Paranor-mal Investigations at the Haunted BissmanBuilding. 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. Cost is $70 per person.Includes history of the Bissman Building, storiesand scenes where Shawshank Redemption wasfilmed, information on TAPS (Ghost Hunters), andcoffee. Bring your own snacks and equipment (oruse the equipment provided by Gussethunters.)

Come investigate thebuilding that youwill see on the SyFyChannel, GHOSTHUNTERS show.Comfort Inn North offers a Haunted BissmanBuilding Package for all paranormal investigatorsafter the hunt. Call 419-529-1000, ask for Deb Haver,Director of Sales, for more information. For moreinformation, please call 740-972-5400 or visitww.bissmanbuilding.com

VOCALDENTEOct. 22/MARION - At the Palace Theatre. Unlikeother a cappella groups, the members of this groupdo not rely on technical devices, amplifiers and spe-cial effects. Vocaldente is Germanys most success-ful a cappella export. Show starts at 8 p.m. Ticketprices are $22 ($10 college rush). For tickets, call740-383-2101 or visit online atwww.marionpalace.org.


Crafters Wanted

Sat., Nov. 6, 20119 a.m - 4 p.m

Christmas Craft Show

Food

availa

ble

14th Annual

For booth registrations,Call 419-589-2034

At the Richland County Fairgrounds750 N. Home Rd Mansfield, Ohio

Crafts Galore!

of Events

CLEVELAND - This show siz-zles as the premier culinary eventof the year from Nov. 11-13 at theI-X Center. Tickets are now onsale for all of your favorite chefs.They can be purchased online atwww.fabulousfoodshow.com andincludes admission to one chefshow in the Main KitchenTheatre, the Market Place featur-ing more than 225 exhibiting com-panies, the Culinary CelebrationTheatre, Grand Tasting Pavilion,Sweet Street Stage and over 100ongoing demonstrations on sixdifferent stages.

The Main Kitchen Theatreallows patrons to experiencenumerous daily demonstrationsfilled with tons of cooking tipsand high-action presentationsfrom greatcelebrity chef tal-ent. And to getthe weekendkicked-off prop-erly, Bobby Flaybrings his inex-haustible versa-tility to the stage!Flay is a Food Network power-house that hosts the widely-popu-lar Throwdown with Bobby Flay,Boy Meets Grill, and Emmy-award winning Grill It! withBobby Flay. Flay can also be seenregularly waging battles againstother world-class chefs in Iron

Chef America. Guy Fieri

returns with hishigh-energyentertainmentand cooking showthat keeps things

rockin' and rollin'!Host of some ofthe top-rated foodshows: Diners,Drive-ins andDives, TailgateWarrior and Guy'sBig Bite, Fieri'strade-markedlooks and genuinelove of heat andspice easily make him a fan-favorite!

No one emulatesthe term pres-sure-cooker quitelike Robert Irvine,host of Dinner:Impossible! Irvinebattles it all -picky eaters, mal-functioning equipment, and theoccasional culinary misstep. Butcan he tackle Cleveland? You'llneed to be here to find out!

So you need a cake in the shapeof what? For Duff Goldman, thehost of Food Network's Ace ofCakes and thenew show SugarHigh, debutingin August, thatphrase hasmeant every-thing fromStorm Troopersto sneakers. Watch Goldman liveto see what confectionary cre-ations emerge when he takes overthe Main Kitchen Theatre!

Saving the best for last,Cleveland's own Michael Symonis back to wow his home crowdwith interactive and informativedemonstrations! Symon is a 2008

Iron Chef winnerand currentlyserves as an IronChef judge onthe FoodNetwork's hitseries Iron ChefAmerica. Symonalso hosts Cook Like An IronChef on The Cooking Channel.

There will also be a whole newlook to the space as the I-X Centerrolls out new theater-style seatingto replace the former metalbleachers. Food Show fans willlove the new look, style, and inti-mate atmosphere we've createdthis year, said Eric German,executive show director. Withthe upgraded seating system,people will be able to pick theirseats in all sections of the theatreand know that they'll be comfort-able in addition to having a greatview. This will make for the ulti-mate show experience!

Be sure to stop over to theCelebrity Book Signing Pavilionand get their autograph. A BookStore will also be on-site withcelebrity chef books for sale.

For more information andupdates, visit online at www.fab-ulousfoodshow.com

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Do - i t - y o u r -selfers turnto SunbeltRentals fortheir tool and equipmentrental needs as well asthe professional contractors. Ourextensive fleet of rental equipmentincludes general constructionequipment, industrial tools,pumps, power generation, trenchshoring, scaffolding, remediationand more. You can even rent theequipment online at www.sunbel-trentals.com!

We provide equipment rentalsolutions for the con-struction, industrial,municipal and home-owner markets,explains EricJohnson, manager ofthe Mansfield loca-tion. From large tosmall, heavy to light,look to SunbeltRentals for all yourequipment needs.

Cleaning and put-ting it all away forwinter? ThenSunbelt Rentals isthe place to visitfirst. They offer floorand carpet careequipment for thehome, video pipeinspectors for the testing of drainand sewer pipelines, and pressure

washers. Cold WaterPressure Washers pro-vide the power toquickly remove loosepaint, grime, rust, bar-nacles, mildew andother buildups in

numerous residential and com-mercial applications. So whyspend money on expensiveequipment that you only useonce or twice a year?

If you are going to add on thatpatio or repave your driveway,Sunbelt Rentals can help makethe job easier. For concrete appli-

cations followingthe mixing andplacing of concrete,we offer PowerTrowels and HandFinishing Tools. Inaddition, we also offerfloat pans and threetypes of blade sets(float, finish, andcombination) for bothsale and rent.

Surface PreparationEquipment includes awide-range of toolsdesigned for applica-tions involving theleveling, smoothing,milling, grooving, tex-turing, chiseling,and/or planing of

concrete surfaces. If your Fallhome improvement job starts withbreaking up old concrete first, ask

about concrete, masonry, cuttingand drilling equipment aids.

If your weekend project requirestools you dont already have or anair compressor is needed, a varietyof types including 100% Oil-Free,InstrumentQuality, andElectric AirC o m p r e s -sors area v a i l a b l e . .Pick up onFriday and use the whole week-end to return on Monday morningwithout extra daily charge.

And remember; with the NoSweat guarantee, your Fall homeimprovement job just got a lot eas-ier! Call 419-747-1000 and ask oneof our experts to help you get onthe right track.

ThingsTo Do : Fall Home Improvement

Electric Tile FloorStrippers remove almostany accumulation fromconcrete or wood floors,including vinyl tile, adhe-sives, and rubber-backedcarpet, leaving a smoothsurface ready for refin-ishing.

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(ARA) - When it comes to home decorating, textur-ing can do for your walls what a good coat of waxcan do for your car's finish - hide a host of flaws.Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wall-paper and even multiple layers of peeling paint canall be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of texture.

Texture's beauty, versatility at covering imperfec-tions, and ease of application have made it a long-loved technique of do-it-yourselfers. There's a textur-ing technique to fit virtually every budget, decorat-ing theme and level of expertise. Here are some tipsfor adding a textured look to your home decor:

Keep it simple. You don't have to do anythingcomplicated, difficult or even particularly time-con-suming to achieve a good textured effect. In fact, theeasier the process, the more you will enjoy it and thatenjoyment will show through in your work.

When working by hand with a trowel, roller orpaint brush, you can use your favorite paint and anycolor you choose. Simply mix your paint of choicewith regular drywall joint compound. Or, if you wantto be cautious with color, you can apply the jointcompound first, then paint over the completed tex-ture once it has dried.

The range of textures is virtually endless.Popcorn (most often used for ceilings), knock downand orange peel are among the three most popular,and simple, textures. Knock down and orange peeltextures mimic the appearance of plaster or stucco onan interior wall.

Nearly anything can be used to put the texture inthe compound - from commonly used items likesponges and paint trowels to whisk brooms and evenwindow squeegees. The texture is limited only byyour imagination.

Sprayers, a favorite tool of in-the-know do-it-yourselfers, is now also a viable alternative foradding texture to your walls. Wagner Spray Techoffers a sprayer specifically designed for adding tex-ture to walls or ceilings. The Power Tex can applytexture to any ceiling or wall in your home, and usesthree nozzles and a generous 1-gallon hopper toapply popcorn, knock down or orange peel textures.Compact and light weight, the Power Tex also offersa variable flow trigger, a hopper that adjusts for wallsor ceilings, and an easy clean up design. A built-in airturbine eliminates the need for a separate, often cum-bersome, air compressor.

The Power Tex is available from select retailers. Tolearn more, or for a list of retailers, visit www.wagn-erspraytech.com.

Fall Home ImprovementThingsto Do:

TextureWalls


(ARA) - In a perfect world, no one would everhave to face the challenge of trying to sell a housewhen there's snow on the ground and the trees arebare. In reality, people have to sell and buy homesthroughout the year.

While winter may not be the optimum season toshowcase your landscaping, there is one improve-ment you can make that will help you boost yourhome's outdoor appeal no matter what the season:a deck.

When potential buyers visit your home in winter,they might not be able to envision how green andlovely your backyard will look come spring. Butthey will be able to see with their own eyes thesquare footage that a deck adds to the home's livingspace.

Decks, patios, sunrooms and porches have alwaysbeen popular with home buyers, but real estate

agents say that too often those spaces are neglectedor not used to their best advantage. Yet outdoorimprovements like a deck can significantly enhanceyour home's value and appeal. In fact, at the time ofresale, a deck will recoup, on average, about 73 per-cent of the original cost of building it, according toRemodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report.

"Anything that adds living space adds value, andthe least expensive way to gain space is to build adeck or turn the one you have into an outdoor roomby staging it so that it flows seamlessly with the restof the house," says Mary Beth Harrison of TheHarrison Group, a Dallas-based real estate agency."A great deck can set your home apart from otherswith the same interior floor plan or square footage,and deck additions typically add value when itcomes time to sell."

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Things to Do: Build a DeckThings to Do: Build a Deck


The cooler temperatures of fall and early wintermake the season a great time to add a deck to yourhome. Or, if you already have a deck, you canenhance its appeal by adding simple touches andaccessories.

A bonus space - for example, a tiny deck or rarelyused balcony off a master bedroom - can be trans-formed into a romantic getaway by staging it withcozy, cushioned seating and a raised firepit. You cansafeguard your deck and add designer style withLatitudes deck stones, 16-inch interlocking squaretiles made of natural slate or granite. Deck stonescan provide an effective fire barrier that's an assetunder firepits or grills, or when used to create anoutdoor kitchen.

Lighting is another way to boost appeal. LEDdeck lighting kits, like those offered byDeckorators, are both practical and visually appeal-ing. Adding lighting to a deck can be an importantsafety feature, and also helps create a warm, wel-coming mood for evening entertaining.

Another improvement that speaks to both safetyand visual appeal are deck railings. Decorative rail-ings with ornate balusters, post cap and postcoverscan give virtually any wood or composite lumberdeck a distinctive look for a modest investment.

"More than ever before, people look at their decksas outdoor entertainment areas," says Chris Fox ofUniversal Forest Products, producers of LatitudesComposite decking and Railing and Deckorators, aleader in decking railing systems and deck acces-sories. "For some, it's a kitchen; for others, a livingroom. Decks can be party spaces or quiet retreats.With so many different types of deck materials,lighting, rail systems and decorative accents, it'spossible to turn a plain deck into a great outdoorspace."

"Potential home buyers always react positively tonice decks that look like a great place to hang out,"says Harrison. "From a buyer's perspective, if allelse is equal, it's true that the home with the bestdeck wins."

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Things to Do:Winterize your home for long-term payback(ARA) - You may not want to think about it, but

winter will be here again before you know it. Ofcourse, winter means it's time to turn the heat backon, which can be a strain on your home energybudget.

"Older windows are a common culprit of air leak-age in the home, but today's replacement optionshave insulating values that are moving closer andcloser to the insulating value of a wall," says ChrisPickering, vice president of marketing, Ply GemWindows. "If your home has original windows,having new energy efficient ones installed can makea significant difference in comfort, while also savingenergy."

For instance, installing highly insulating R-5 win-dows in a replacement project previously wouldhave been cost prohibitive to most consumers. Withnew glass technologies now available, windowsthat achieve R-5 performance (U-value of 0.22 orlower) have become much more affordable. PlyGem Windows offers an R-5 option on many prod-uct styles at multiple price points.

"Air leakage through holes, gaps, and cracks isanother one of the biggest causes of home heatingand cooling loss," says Mike Kontranowski, strate-gic marketing manager, Dow Building Solutions. "Itaccounts for a significant amount of the energyused in most homes, with older homes being espe-cially vulnerable to air leaks."

According to the U.S. Department of Energy(DOE), random air infiltration through gaps andcracks accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the energyloss in most residential structures.

Wouldn't it be great to save on energy andimprove comfort in your home, not only this winter,but for many to come? In fact, you can save energywhile the weather is still warm because most of thesame things you do to seal your home and saveheat in winter can also help keep your air condi-tioning inside during the hot months.

To help control air leakage through gaps andcracks larger than two inches, such as where thewall sets on the subfloor, where pipes and wires go

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through wall plates, and holesthat lead into attics and crawl-spaces, Kontranowski recom-mends that you ask your contrac-tor for products like the DowFROTH-PAK FoamInsulation/Sealant kit. "For small-er cracks around windows anddoors, GREAT STUFF PROWindow & Door Insulating FoamSealant is a good solution," addsKontranowski.

In addition to sealing yourhome's cracks, gaps and windowopenings, there are many otherprojects to consider for winteriz-ing your home. Pickering offerssome additional tips to prepareyour home for the cold weatherand beyond.

Add insulation to your attic toreduce heat loss and drafts.

Install glass doors on fire-

places to reduce drafts and makesure your damper is workingproperly.

Clean vents, air ducts andreplace filters to promote air flowand ease the strain on your heat-ing and cooling system.

Clean out gutters, and if need-ed, have professional gutter pro-tection installed to reduce thepossibilities of ice damming. Ifmelting ice is unable to drain dueto debris buildup, it could seepinto the walls and ceilings of yourhome. Gutter Warrior by Ply Gemis one option that strengthens thegutters and provides leaf protec-tion.

Drain a few gallons from yourwater heater to remove sedimentand help it to operate more effi-ciently.

Upgrade to low-maintenance

insulated vinyl siding, like MasticHome Exteriors by Ply GemStructure EPS, to efficiently mini-mize air leakage, especiallybetween wall studs.

Wrap your hot water pipes ininsulation pre-formed for thatpurpose to reduce heat loss andlessen the workload on yourwater heater.

Because each home differs inthe products that will work bestto maximize its energy efficiencyin the winter and year round,Pickering recommends having anenergy audit to decide which win-terizing projects are best for yourhome. Speak with representativesfrom your local utility companyto set up an audit appointmentfor your house, or look for homeenergy performance contractorswho can provide specific recom-mendations and perform any rec-ommended improvements.

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