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Ohio SaveNow 3% Savings Account

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We last looked at the Ohio resident program offered by the State, called SaveNow, back in 2011. At that time, the State of Ohio introduced the SaveNow program and offered residents a locked 3.25% savings account. Residents were also allowed to partake in the program every other year. Since the programs introduction, it now offers a comparable program with slightly different terms.

Here are a couple of key things to note:

1) Individuals must be an Ohio resident
2) One account per person.
3) Must have an email address to participate.
4) No age restrictions to participate (i.e. you are able to open plans for your children as a custodial account).
5) The money goes into an interest bearing savings account.
6) No fees, minimum deposit, or balance requirements.
7) The 3.00% interest rate is only paid on balances up to $5,000. In this market, that is a nice rate of return. Plus you have the knowledge that the money is at least liquid if you do need to get at it, compared to a CD.
8) You will need to complete an educational survey to receive the interest rate bonus.

Participating Banks include:

CF Bank

Fahey Bank

Nationwide Bank

First National Bank

PNC Bank

Wayne Savings Bank

Interest rate bonus will be deposited in the 13th and 25th months of participation in the program.

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I Ski NY Free for Kids

2014-2015 ISKINY Free for Kids Passport

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Do you have 3rd or 4th grade students who would love to hit the ski slopes this winter? The I Ski NY program is again offering free admission to area ski resorts as part of the ISKINY Free for Kids Passport.

Residents of New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Canada, and the Bahama’s with 3rd and/or 4th grade students can take advantage of this program.

Along with the application and $25 processing fee, you submit a copy of the students report card, progress report, etc., and in return will be sent a coupon booklet good for a free child lift ticket with adult lift ticket purchase.

So which resorts are covered for the 2013-2014 I Ski NY Free for Kids Passport program?

  1. Belleyare Mountain
  2. Big Tupper
  3. Brantling
  4. Bristol Mountain
  5. Catamount Ski Area
  6. Dry Hill Ski Area
  7. Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center
  8. Gore Mountain
  9. Greek Peak Mountain Resort
  10. Holiday Valley Resort
  11. Hunter Mountain
  12. Labrador Mountain
  13. McCauley Mountain
  14. Mt. Peter
  15. Oak Mountain
  16. Peek ‘n Peak Resort
  17. Plattekill Mountain
  18. Powder Mills Park
  19. Royal Mountain
  20. Ski Hickory
  21. Snow Ridge
  22. Song Mountain
  23. Swain Resort
  24. Thunder Ridge
  25. Titus Mountain
  26. Toggenburg Mountain
  27. Tuxedo Ridge
  28. West Mountain
  29. Whiteface Mountain
  30. Willard Mountain
  31. Windham Mountain
  32. Woods Valley

Specific restrictions from each location can be found on the official participating resort list.

For reference, here is last years ISKYNY info.

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Cleveland’s Own Fabulous Food Show Review

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Starting today through Sunday, one of Cleveland hidden gems is going on at the IX Center adjacent to the airport, the Fabulous Food Show. Our family was invited out to experience the show, and we elected to have my in-laws go in our place. My father-in-laws writes about their camping and travel adventures for Why Did We Wait So Long, and always has an interesting perspective on things that I think our readers will enjoy.

Fabulous Food Show Review

Want to sample some great flavors to add to your favorite dish, or try some new food looking to break into the Cleveland market? Then the Fabulous Food Show is for you. With four cooking demonstration stages, a beer and wine tasting area, and over 150 vendors selling all kinds of interesting food products, there is something to suit everyone’s taste.

Where else can one sample the cuisine from one of 10 regional food trucks in the warmth of the IX center while Cleveland suffers through the first winter snow advisory of the season?

The highlights of sampling were Dads Favorite Cheese spreads from Kentucky, RJs Peppers in Oil From Youngstown, Miss Lillian’s Sauce from Maryland, and Chef Williams Concord Sloppy Joe Sauce. Considering they were a personal highlight, they were worthy of being brought home for further sampling.

It also felt good to sit with a Cleveland Legend, Mr. Michael Symon. Sitting in the audience of the food show’s main stage was probably the highlight of the event. With his local restaurants (Lola, Lolita, Bar Symon, and B Spot), his Iron Chef credentials, and being one of the hosts of ABC’s The Chew, Mr. Symon brought a hometown flavor to the Fabulous Food Show. Michael blended his humor along with the eggs he taught us to cook.

One of the things I truly appreciated about this show was that everything there related to cooking and food. Most other shows at the IX center include aisles of Gutter Guards and Sham Wows to wade through.

With hundreds of samples to try at the Fabulous Food Show, one should come hungry and not expect to leave with an empty stomach. The Fabulous Food Show is held November 14-16, 2014. Kids 12 and under are free, with ticket varying in price depending on what featured celebrity chefs you would like to see perform.

Additional Reviews:
Velezita: The Fabulous Food Show, Cleveland Ohio

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