Spring in the Cuyahoga Valley is a beautiful time of year. Celebrate the season, the sunny weather, and the spring blossoms behind the wheel of a powerful Ford Mustang with all the latest bells and whistles, and drive to the fantastic festivals and events loaded with spring activities around Norton, OH. 4 Fun Spring Activities You Can Drive to Near Norton, OH 1. Kids' Fishing Derby The annual Kids' Fishing Derby in mid-April at Little Turtle Pond at 2400 Harrington Road in Akron, 10 miles from Norton, is a wonderful event if you're a fishing family. Young anglers under 16 who can hook a golden trout each receive a $1 prize. A limited number of rods and reels are available, and bait is supplied. Adults are not permitted to fish, but you can enjoy the festive occasion picnicking and encourage your kids from the sideline. more 2. Native American Cultural Weekend Every year over a weekend in mid-April, Hale Farm and Village at 2686 Oak Hill Road in Bath, Ohio, about 13 miles away, hosts the two-day Native American Cultural Weekend, where families can experience the Native American culture and traditions of the Cuyahoga Valley, home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Listen to fascinating stories of the past and present and watch engaging presentations and demonstrations by Native American educators to learn more about the rich history and archaeology of the Valley. Join the naturalist tour to the Log Cabin for a hearth and campfire cooking demonstration, learn more about the Eastern Woodlands' tattooing traditions, and visit Hale House for a dye demonstration. 3. Vintage Baseball and Picnic Days Step back to the 1860s at the Vintage Baseball and Picnic Days, held at the end of April at Hale Farm and Village each year. Enjoy delicious snacks and local brews while watching a baseball game played in historic gear with 19th-century rules by the Akron Black Stockings, a vintage baseball team against rival teams just like they did over 200 years ago. If you're going to have a cold one, please take it easy, drink slowly and responsibly, and don't drive. 4. Native Plant Festival Learn how to protect indigenous plant species and cultivate them to attract local wildlife to your garden at the annual Native Plant Festival at the Lake Area at 521 South River Road in Munroe Falls, just over 17 miles away, on May 20, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Summit Metro Parks staff and experts from local native plant nurseries will give talks on the crucial role of indigenous plants in our ecosystem and how to incorporate them into your landscaping. There will also be a wide selection of native plants for sale. Take full advantage of the spring season and enjoy a range of outdoor recreational, cultural, and historical experiences. Drop by Ken Ganley Ford today and take a new sporty Mustang, spacious Expedition, or tough F-150 for a spin.
3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Ford Dealer
Cars have extensive electrical systems that make driving safer and easier. Electrical can, unfortunately, develop problems over time due to worn wiring, blown fuses, and other issues. As your Ford dealer, we can trace and repair any electrical problems for you. These are some signs your car could have an electrical issue. 3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Ford Dealer Blown Fuses Fuses are vital for all electrical systems, as they protect the system they're connected to from damage. Fuses are designed to absorb any electrical shorts or other rogue charges and then blow out. When a fuse blows, it prevents the current from flowing through it to damage the electrical system. A blown fuse, however, prevents the system it's attached to from working until the fuse is replaced. A blown fuse might not be noticed immediately, depending on the component that's affected. If the fuse for the sunroof, for example, blows during an Ohio winter, the problem is unlikely to be noticed until spring arrives. A blown alternator fuse, in contrast, will trigger the battery warning light as the alternator will stop supplying power to your car's systems. Our technicians will test the fuses and replace any blown ones. more Dead Battery The battery supplies the power needed to start your engine. On average, the service life of a battery is between three and five years before it needs replacement. A battery can also fail due to a damaged voltage regulator, a worn alternator, or loose battery connectors. A battery that's losing power will always show signs it's struggling, like dim lights or starting problems. One of the alternator's jobs is to replace the power used to start your engine and maintain the battery at full capacity. It does this by starting the recharging process as soon as your engine is running. A worn alternator generates less power than it should, and this reduces the recharging rate of the battery. We'll examine your battery and the electrical charging system to identify the problem, then we'll repair it. Damaged Wiring Wiring connects the alternator that supplies electricity to all the systems and devices that require power. A car's engine is a very hot environment for wiring, and all the wires and cables are protected against heat with thick rubber and plastic insulation. Despite the best protection, wiring can wear out due to age and the constant flow of electricity. Worn wiring becomes brittle and can break. A broken wire cuts off the electrical supply to the component or components it's connected to. If one of your car's electrical systems suddenly fails, damaged wiring could be the culprit. We'll trace and test the wiring and replace any damaged sections we find. Problems with the electrical system can grow worse over time. If you experience a problem, call our service department at Ken Ganley Ford.