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Cross Country boosters host Christmas in July HEALTH & WELLNESS

10k/5k at Dillon State Park by Lynette Dotson
Those Old Family
Canning Recipes

By: Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension,
Muskingum County

When you think of food preservation,
what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Maybe it is picking fresh corn from the gar-
den and freezing it, or helping your grand-
mother can green beans and tomatoes. Food
preservation can look like a variety of things
to each person, but canning is the most com-
mon way we see food being preserved with
endless possibilities! Some family favorite
Runners take off on their 5K or 10K journey at Dillon State Park. Lynette Dotson recipes may have been passed down through
generations and would be fine to use if they
The Tri-Valley Cross Country Boost- In the 10k race the top finishers Beebe of Zanesville respectively. have been tested and are safe. When can-
ers hosted an evening Christmas in July were Graham Hudson of Dresden in first There were 22 registered 10k run- ning at home, using current and researched-
10k/5k race throughout the Dillon State with a time of 40:31.4, followed by Kreg ners and 39 who were timed during the based recipes should be used. Old or un-
Park campus in Nashport on July 20. Robinson of Clarington, and Matthew 5k. Participants ranged in age from 12 tested recipes from friends, the internet,
The event was a fundraiser for the Cross Fellows of Dresden. to 77 years of age. cookbooks, or grandma’s collection should
Country team. The top three finishers for the Timing serves were provided by not be canned. Home canning recommenda-
All participants received a custom 5krace were Alexander Hogue of Ad- Muskingum Multisports. For upcoming tions have changed over the years as testing
finishers medal and a race shirt. Age amsville with a time of 19:03.2 followed runs please visit their website at has been done, as well as certain foods. Be
group awards were also presented to top by second and third places which went muskingummultisports.com. sure to check out the Muskingum County
finishers. to H. Boyd of Nashport and Benjamin
Extension Office for current recipes and re-
sources when thinking about home canning
this season.
Canning at home depends on the type
Lorena Sternwheeler the star of Civil War produce you are wanting to preserve. Certain
foods with high acid such as fruits, pickles,
Reenactment and Encampment along relishes, jams, butters, and jellies can be
processed in a water bath canner as the like-
Muskingum River by Lynette Dotson lihood for bacteria is low with these foods
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2022). Pres-
sure canning is the only canning process that
A Civil War Reenactment and En- reaches the 240 degrees Fahrenheit needed
campment returned to the banks of the to destroy food-borne bacteria and create a
Muskingum River on July 19 and 20th. vacuum seal necessary to prevent spoilage.
Camps were setup at Riverside Park This method is required for foods and recipes
with reenactors dressed for the period such as meat, poultry, vegetables, seafood,
and carrying muskets and arming can- and chili (Ball Mason Jars, 2023). The Ohio
nons. State University Extension has great resourc-
The most unique part of this an- es for canning, click or type the link below
nual event is the utilization of the Lo- to explore fact sheets: https://ohioline.osu.
rena Sternwheeler. Ticket holders could edu/topic/food.
board the Sternwheeler from Zane’s There are so many memories when
Landing Park at set times and get we think about those old family recipes, re-
right in the action with “soldiers” taking search the ones you love to see if you need
“shots” at their enemies along the river’s to change it to keep the tradition alive! Some
edge. Cannons and firearms returned benefits to home canning also include, read-
“fire” and the sounds of “battle” could ily accessible food, peak freshness, and hav-
be heard for miles. This opportunity pro- ing the control of where your food comes
vided a thrilling experience on the Stern- from. During the pandemic, food preserva-
wheeler which contrasts the normally tion was a hot topic as food supplies in gro-
tranquil ride on the Muskingum. cery stores were limited. So, by implement-
Saturday, Civil War Historian, Steve ing food preservation in your home you can
A reenactor walks along the path leading to the Lorena Sternwheeler at Zane’s Landing Ball was on board the boat enriching keep memories alive, create new ones, and
Park. Lynette Dotson provide for your loved ones. Happy canning!
the performance further for any history
enthusiast. Additionally, “Honest Abe Sources: Ball Mason Jars. (2023). How to
Ohio Pottery Zanesville Lincoln” was in company for two of the Can : A beginner’s Guide to Canning Food.
morning outings on Saturday.
https://www.ballmasonjars.com/canning-
Look for this event next year in July.
Waltz Family Owned Since 1951 Go to visitzanesville.com for information and-preserving-101.html
on upcoming events like this one.
Veteran Largest Selection of USA The Lorena Sternwheeler’s season Virginia Cooperative Extension. (2022,
May 6). Boiling Water Bath Canning.
Owned Made Planters in Ohio! continues until October 12 so there is VCE Publications. https://www.pubs.
still plenty of time to catch a ride. For
more information including a schedule ext.vt.edu/348/348-594/348-594.
please go to visitzanesville.com/lorena. html#:~:text=Boiling%20water%20bath%20
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