The fair is a BIG DEAL in Portage County. Schools that dare to start before the fair is over set themselves up for controversy. After 28 years, I am officially a Portage County resident having my first fair entry. My afghan took second place!
Abraham Lincoln said "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." I've made up my mind to be happy. My husband and I live on 15 acres in NE Ohio and while not perfect, life has been pretty good to us.