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In the African bush in southern Kenya, Lucy King watched an elephant nicknamed Mohican rest under an acacia tree, seemingly nonplussed by an overhead beehive. It was 2007, and King had just published a behavioral study confirming a belief, widely held by Indigenous communities for thousands of years, that elephants are terrified of bees. “I was completely thrown by this,” King says, recalling the day she sat watching the untroubled matriarch. “I was like ‘No!’”

Bees tend to sting elephants around the eyes, behind the ears, in the mouth and even inside the trunk. For her research, King, a zoologist and head of the Human-Elephant Co-Existence Program at the nonprofit organization Save the Elephants (STE), had documented families of elephants running from bees, kicking up dust and shaking their head as if trying to knock bees out of the air. Even recordings of buzzing bees that King played in the bush led to elephants running and“warning” others as they fled.

Fortunately, observing Mohican on that hot day, King eventually realized what now seems obvious: for the bees to scare elephants, the insects must be swarming. King asked her research assistant to chuck a stone at the hive, “and then suddenly, the bees just erupted,” King says. “And the elephants just fled.”

That aha! moment led King to sketch a novel design for using live beehives as “fences” to protect farm crops from foraging elephants. The goal was to reduce human-elephant conflicts, which increased significantly in parts of Africa in the 2000s. Kenya has seen some recovery of its population of the pachyderms in recent decades, thanks to conservation efforts there—although the total population of African elephants has declined dramatically in the same time period, King says. Meanwhile sub-Saharan Africa’s human population rose from about 870 million to…

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For point of reference, the Blue Ridge Mountains largely run through Western North Carolina, though they stretch into parts of several other states. And yes, they’re a long way from the Adirondacks. 

But per MovieLocations.com, most of “The Last of the Mohicans” production indeed went down in The Old North State. Specifically, the film was largely shot just outside of Asheville, NC and the nearby DuPont State Recreational Forest. In terms of jaw-dropping mountain views, “The Last of the Mohicans” could not have been better served by the region’s lush forests, lakes, and riverside settings. Some of the key shooting locations, as Greensboro News and Record boasted in 1992, were at Lake James in Morganton, the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and Asheville’s Biltmore Estate.

Mann made particularly good use of the area’s abundant water falls, with the Hickory Nut Falls proving a truly stunning backdrop for the film’s final showdown between Means’ Chingachgook, and Wes Studi’s Huron warrior Magua. Ditto for the aptly-named Bridal Veil Falls, behind which Day-Lewis’ Hawkeye utters the famous line, “Stay alive no matter what occurs. I will find you.” — though the scene itself was apparently shot on a soundstage. And as for the picaresque Triple Falls Hawkeye and the gang traverse en route to safety, they’re every bit as lovely in “The Last of the Mohicans” as they were in 2012’s “The Hunger Games.”

As it is, if you’re ever in the Asheville area, you can actually visit most of the film’s more prominent locations. And if you’re a fan of the film, that trip would be well worth your time.

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Heather Sevigny  |  Correspondent

County fairs are wrapping up and cooler weather is finally settling in. Take advantage of these fall days and have some fun. If you feel like venturing out, I’ll be highlighting attractions, activities, and festivals right here, every week. From local music and shows to options for those of you who don’t mind traveling a bit, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to check all activities as cancellations can occur. The events listed are for Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. 

Today

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival. Tucked away in the hills of Southeastern Ohio is one of the best fall festivals around. The Barnesville Pumpkin festival brings all things pumpkin to the area. Carnival rides, food and craft vendors and more await you at this three-day event. Two stages will provide live entertainment and a Giant Pumpkin Parade will be held Saturday morning. Admission is free. Visitors can also check out the Eyes of Freedom memorial during the event. For a full schedule or for more information visit www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com. Downtown Barnesville. 

Friday

Mountain Highway. Head to Guernsey County’s only opera house to hear some of the best bluegrass around. The Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview presents Mountain Highway, a family band out of Lynchville, WV. The doors open at 5 p.m., as well as the kitchen. The bluegrass show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information visit www.pennyroyalbluegrass.com. Pennyroyal Opera House, Exit 198 off of Interstate 70, Fairview. 

Saturday

Columbus Coffee Festival. Make your way to the capitol city and try some java. The sixth annual Columbus Coffee Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday at The Ohio Village. Visitors can sample coffee from various Ohio roasters and more. There are two sessions to attend, and tickets vary by time of entry starting at $20. TIckets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com. Programs scheduled…

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FYI 

• The Triway Athletic Booster Club Scramble will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at The Pines. The cost of $75 per golfer includes lunch at the turn and a meal after. 50/50, proximities, and many other contests will be held throughout the event. All proceeds will go to helping support Triway athletics. Contact Mike Tepe at 330-466-2734 with any questions or interest in hole sponsorship. 
• The Dalton High School baseball team will host its sixth annual four-man golf scramble at The Pines in Orrville on Sunday, Oct. 3. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9. Prizes and dinner are included in the cost of $260 per team. We are also in need of hole sponsors. If you have questions or wish to pre-register, please call or text Scott at 330-466-9219.     
• Henry Beun is offering basketball officiating classes for new perspective referees at www.officials.myohsaa.org. For basketball officiating classes, please contact Henry at 330-466-3103 or check out the website www.officials.http://myohsaa.org. 

Area Schedule 

Tuesday, September 21

BOYS GOLF

Chippewa at Northwestern (Mohican Hills G.C.), 3:30 p.m.

Smithville at Norwayne (Hawks Nest G.C.), 3:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon at Wooster (Wooster C.C.), 4 p.m.

Hillsdale at Waynedale (Riceland G.C.), 4 p.m.

Hiland at Ridgewood (Fire Ridge G.C.), 4 p.m.

GIRLS TENNIS

Coventry at Chippewa, 4:15 p.m.

Canton GlenOak at Orrville, 4:15 p.m.

Mansfield at West Holmes, 4:30 p.m.

Wooster at Ashland, 4:30 p.m.

BOYS SOCCER

Loudonville at River Valley, 5 p.m.

Northwestern at Smithville, 6:30 p.m.

Waynedale at Chippewa, 7 p.m.

West Holmes at Mansfield, 7 p.m.

Wooster at Lexington, 7 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER

Central Christian at Rittman, 5 p.m.

Chippewa at Waynedale, 7 p.m.

Hillsdale at Norwayne, 7 p.m.

Loudonville at River Valley, 7 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL

Crestline at Central Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Chippewa at Waynedale, 6:30 p.m.

Rittman at Dalton, 6:30 p.m.

Smithville at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.

Hillsdale at Norwayne, 6:30 p.m.

Orrville at Triway, 6:30 p.m.

Tuslaw at Fairless, 6:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon at Wooster, 6:30 p.m.

Tuscarawas Valley at Hiland, 6:30 p.m.

Loudonville at Mansfield Christian, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 22

BOYS GOLF

Waynedale…

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Pittsfield’s October First Friday Artswalk to include live music, open studios

PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield’s next First Fridays Artswalk will be held Friday, Oct. 1 from 5–8 p.m. and include new indoor art shows and Indoors Out! Music on North. New for October, visitors can download the Downtown Pittsfield app to follow a virtual walking tour of art and music.

From 5­–7 p.m., Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will present free outdoor performances as part of Indoors Out! Music on North. Singer-songwriter Jaane Doe will perform at Sotille Park, 200 North Street; freestyle acoustic rocker Garrin Benfield will be at Persip Park, 175 North Street; and musical trio The Midnight Anthem, will perform at the Marketplace Cafe’s parklet at 53 North Street.

The Berkshire Art Association (BAA) will present “DISTILLATIONS, An Art Show,” at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., through November 28. The exhibit features work by Peg Dotchin, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Ilene Spiewak.

Ian Mosher, “atomoc monkey.” Image courtesy First Friday Artswalk

MCLA Pittsfield, 66 Allen Street, will host an art show by Ian Mosher through October 31. The show will feature art centered on traditional and legendary monster themes, as well as unique visions that run through the artist’s mind. The result is a collection that is an homage to Halloween.

NUarts, 311 North Street, will host an Open Studios event with artists Caroline Kelley, Shany Porras, Ilene Richard, and Sally Tiska Rice. New works will be on view and for sale by over a dozen artists in NUarts’ gallery space. Hotel on North, 297 North Street, will feature “then + now” by Ellie Spangler. The Brothership Building Window, 141 North Street, curated by IS183 Art School of the Berkshires, will feature “Urgency &…

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You’re listening to Source Daily. Join us Monday through Friday to stay up to date with what’s happening in North Central Ohio. We’ll be sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, along with other news, local history, memorials, answers to your questions, and more. Today – the heartbeat of the Great Mohican Pow-Wow roared to life again on Friday after a year of silence. The 36th annual, three-day event featured traditional music of the Andes Mountains by Malkuri.

Before we begin, we’d like to take a moment to thank our Sponsors at First Federal Community Bank. Today, First Federal Community Bank wants you to meet Travis Smith, Assistant Vice President in Commercial Banking, as he continues to help Mansfield area business owners and investors expand their business or start a new one.  

Travis thrives on being a resource for the community to explore all of their business banking needs through a collaborative approach. Together you’ll talk about the resources available to meet your goals. First Federal Community Bank looks forward to collaborating with more local business, owners and investors soon. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

The heartbeat of the Great Mohican Pow-Wow roared to life again on Friday after a year of silence. The 36th annual, three-day event held at the confluence of Ashland, Holmes and Knox counties kicked off with traditional music of the Andes Mountains by Malkuri.

Robbie Swift, the event’s organizer, planned activities for every half-hour — each led by Native American or First Nation people, who are indigenous to Canada. Activities included storytelling, tomahawk throwing, a flute act and fire starting demos.

Swift says he hasn’t seen anyone in over a year,…

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