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    BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER WITH BONFIRE COOKOUTS

    Aug 26, 2022 5 minutes
    By Mark Hall

    Fall is a wonderful time of year in Ohio. The oppressive heat of summer has been replaced by mild days and cool, crisp nights. More than 100 kinds of deciduous trees put on a fantastic show with the brightest oranges, reds, and yellows imaginable. For the homesteader, the long-awaited harvest is coming in, and the time to unwind is right around the corner.

    Fall is my favorite season of the year, and what better way to enjoy a fall evening than to kick back with family and friends around a huge fire? My wife and I have hosted many bonfire cookouts over the years. All of them were fun, and they still evoke many special memories to this day. With careful planning and a

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