Mount Vernon Town Money Saver | September 2025

KNOX COUNTY September 2025

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Knox County Nonprofit

SPOTLIGHT

Mount Vernon & Knox County

Exchange Club SERVING, INSPIRING, and STREGNTHENING OUR COMMUNITY The Exchange Club of Mount Vernon & Knox County is part of a nationwide service organization dedicated to making communities better places to live.

Guided by four pillars of service—Americanism, community service, youth programs, and child abuse prevention—Exchange Club works to uplift local families, honor our nation, and create brighter futures for children.

Their Local Impact Includes: Music & Arts Festival Pork Chop Tent – Raising funds for scholarships and local charities.

ACE Awards – Recognizing one senior from each county high school who has overcome challenges, with one overall winner receiving a scholarship.

Duffle Bags for Foster Children – Providing rolling, discreet duffle bags so children entering foster care don’t have to carry belongings in trash bags.

Give A Kid A Flag to Wave – Handing out flags to children as we proudly begin the Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade.

Veteran & First Responder Appreciation – Honoring those who serve and protect.

Partnerships with Local Nonprofits – Supporting groups like Fostering Family Ministries and youth organizations.

SCAN TO LEARN MORE

OUR MISSION The Exchange Club is more than a service organization—it’s a family of volunteers united by the belief that small acts of kindness can change the world. On a national level, Exchange Clubs focus on child abuse prevention, supporting Family Support Centers that work with at-risk families to create safe, healthy homes. Locally, we continue to bring hope, help, and positive change to Knox County.

“The duffle bags we provide are sturdy, discreet, and on wheels—sending a message to these kids: you matter, and your belongings deserve to be treated with care.”

– Shawna Bock, President Elect

We invite you to learn more about our mission, attend one of our meetings, and consider joining us in service. Together, we can continue to bring hope, help, and positive change to Knox County and beyond.

For more information on how you can get involved, reach out to our President Elect, Shawna Bock, at (330) 275-6898, visit www.nationalexchangeclub.org, or check us out on Facebook.

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MOUND VIEW CEMETERY

Historical Walking Tour

HIDDEN STORIES tery of the Ceme

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

307 Wooster Road | Mount Vernon, Ohio | Mount View Cemetery

Walking Tour is FREE!

LOCATION & PARKING

Tours will start at the parking lot at ROUND HILL DAIRY from 1pm with tours every 15 minutes until 3pm

Discover the peculiar residents, and their stranger tales that make it fascinating….

“Wild Men Of Borneo”: Were these “small acrobatic brothers” royalty from a dark and distant land, cast out by family? Lost orphans taken in to be made spectacles and exploited by a cruel Circus Leader? How did it end and how did they end up in Mount Vernon, Ohio?

Lecky Harper: A local newspaper owner locally who was not afraid to challenge politicians on their political positions and even accuse them publicly a “pandering to their constituents”. He had a long-running, and even violent history with one rival, Jonathan Miller-Revolutionary War Veteran: Why are Robert C. Kirk, whom he is oddly put to rest near in there so many Revolutionary War Veterans interred in Mount Moundview Cemetery. Learned what fueled this political Vernon? Why do we have so many homes with architecture battle that lasted decades. resembling that of Connecticut Residents around the beginning of the Revolutionary war?

Grieving Mother Monument: What are passersby to think when they go by a grave that shows the passing of a M. Fidelia S. Punches: Learn the strange, tragic tale of a number of children, all between 1894 and 1907 and the woman following the great depression, finding a happy mother, and the mother outlived them? Many have marriage, family, and beautiful home, only to have it all researched this odd story and now may be your chance to destroyed because her husband was in the wrong place at the understand the sad struggle of Mrs. March—or continue to be wrong time. puzzled.

Robert C Kirk: A thriving political career as he was seen as Sarah Vance: Married to Colonel Joseph Vance, watched the perfect candidate to lead the abolitionist cause in Ohio has her illustrious husband had operated his law firm, and an and even earned himself a position of authority by both Inn on the square in Mount Vernon in the late 1850’s which President Lincoln and President Grant in their was a popular lodging place for stagecoach passengers. administrations. Come learn how conflict arose for leaders as Before serving in the Civil War Mr. Vance ignited many the embraced strong opinions, and how it could impact one’s important debates “holding Court” in his Inn, and likely had life---even before the dangers of “social media”. a promising political career, if he had not disappeared during “Judge” Samuel Lane: Samuel Lane will remind you of the war. First Mrs. Vance heard her husband was missing, that infamous person your town’s residents will remember then discovered wounded, and not until months later forever, and the person’s story becomes more outlandish learned the truth that he had died from his wounds. Learn with every telling? Did he really start life as a young servant about the sad struggles that Mrs. Vance faced with the loss of to a revolutionary war era General, and then have a career as such a strong family leader, and how the ambiguity a “socialite”, barber, “public speaker” until the turn of the surrounding his death impacted her. next century?

Musical entertainment by The Chapeaux (A male acapella ensemble)

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Zucchini a-plenty Zucchini Parmesan Crisps 2 medium zucchini 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs 1/8 tsp salt & black pepper

Zucchini Boats

Preheat the oven to 450o. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice the zucchini into 1/4” rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt & 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 greased baking sheet. Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25-30 minutes.

Serve immediately.

• 2 Zucchini (cut in half lengthwise) • ½ lb Italian Sausage (casing removed) • 2 Scallions (thinly sliced) • 1 tomato (diced) • ½ cup fresh basil • 4 oz Shredded Mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Heat baking sheet to 450 F. Cut the zucchini lengthwise and, hollow out the zucchini half. Brush cut sides with 1 tsp oil, then place, cut sides down on heated baking sheet. Roast 5 minutes.

Cook sausage. Add in scallions, tomato, mozzarella and basil and combine.

Turn zucchini cut sides up and season with salt and pepper. Divide the sausage mixture among the zucchini halves, top with the Parmesan cheese and roast until the zucchini are just tender 8-10 min. Sprinkle with more basil if desired.

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September 12th & 13th in Loudonville, Ohio

LOG CABIN DAYS®

Fun f the w or ho family le

Shorter days, cooler temperatures and sweet apple cider usher in the fall season and with it Log Cabin Days.

Join in the Family Friendly Fun with activities that everyone will enjoy.

• Horse-drawn covered wagon rides.

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

• Lumberjack demonstrations.

• Exhibits of log cabin furniture.

• Tour Log Homes on the self guided auto tour.

• Homesteading: Learn how to have your own hobby farm.

• 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 7-10a.m. Saturday.

• Antique steam engine in operation.

• Kids Zone, Petting Zoo, Maze, Gold Digging in Shavings.

• Cabins and Rustic Furniture Auction.

Hours: Friday, Sept. 12, 10a.m. - 6p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 13, 9a.m. - 5p.m. • Location: 552 SR 95, Loudonville, OH.

For more information call 419-368-0004. $5 Admission.

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Knox County Business

SPOTLIGHT

Happy Bean Coffee Shop

Brewing HOPE

in Downtown Mount Vernon Encouraging messages on every hot drink!

E

ver since the Ballenger family purchased Happy Bean Coffee Shop in 2017, they’ve poured themselves into making the shop a welcoming and thriving part of the downtown community.

Jill Ballenger, the Owner Operator, wants the community to know, “We don’t just serve coffee, we craft our menu items, focusing on quality and consistency. You’ll notice a difference in our small batch roasted espresso and loose-leaf tea. We make several syrups in house and offer local honey and maple syrup for sweetening our drinks. Our baked goods include locally made gluten-free options. Even our beverages are gluten-free and can be customized to also be dairyfree, sugar-free, and caffeine-free. It’s my goal to have something for everyone to enjoy!”

Their simple motto has always been #BrewHope.

To the Ballenger Family and their team, this means the business exists to be a place that makes every person’s day a little better. Since 2018, one way they have accomplished this through handwritten notes of motivation and encouragement on every hot drink sleeve. Over 150,000 messages and counting!

The Ballenger Family

Stop by so they can #BrewHope for you!

Follow Happy Bean on social media to discover more!

Coffee • Tea • Specialty Drinks • Local Goods • Gluten-Free & More!

221 South Main Street in Downtown Mount Vernon, near the dog fountain.

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