DiscoveringOhio

From Granville to Glacier Ridge

Ohio is blessed with several picturesque towns settled by New Englanders and Granville fits beautifully into that category. Its Alligator Mound and Infirmary Mound give evidence that ancient peoples settled here long ago. It wasn't until the 1800's that the first European settlement took place beginning with the Welsh and then New Englanders from Granville and Granby, Massachusetts. Not surprisingly, Ohio's Granville took on the style of New England villages with churches at corners, and other buildings and homes representing that typical architecture. Some of the streets bear names of the early Welsh settlers or places in Wales.

 

photo Theresa Russell

Because of the appealing architecture, Granville is a perfect place to stroll and enjoy the charms of the village, which include several restaurants with al fresco dining on the main street and of course, Denison University, set on a high perch overlooking the town.

For such a small town, the lodging options may come as a surprise. The Welsh Hills Inn, obviously referencing those early settlers, is the number one ranked inn in the state of Ohio and claims the number one spot in the Trip Advisor 2015 Travelers' Choice awards for B&Bs and inns. Other iconic Granville inns, include the Buxton Inn, the longest operating inn in Ohio and the newly renovated Granville Inn.

 

photo Theresa Russell

Currently owned by Denison University, the Granville Inn was restored to its former elegance with great care taken to maintain its period architecture, while updating mechanicals and fixtures to modern standards. Several meeting rooms range in size from a small, library-like board room to several larger rooms, including a grand ballroom, ideal for weddings and larger events.

 

photo Theresa Russell

The service and friendliness of the staff exudes a sense of hospitality not often found in larger establishments. Its Tavern at the Inn restaurant serves three meals daily and the attractive bar welcomes both locals and guests.

Once you have explored that Granville area, take a short drive to Dawes Arboretum, an incomparable display of over 5000 types of plants in an ideal spot overlooking the valleys below. One of the features of the property is Glacier Ridge, where as its name suggest, a glacier carved a lush valley. Situated toward the entrance of the property, the Daweswood House Museum is open for tours.

 

photo Theresa Russell

Re-opening on May 31, the Japanese Gardens encircle a pond as has been renovated, with trails being improved to give all visitors easier access. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the surroundings.

 

Driving back toward Granville, don't miss The Works in Newark, which explores the industrial past of Licking County. An in-depth demonstration of glass blowing draws visitors daily at 1:00PM. Don't miss the summer concerts featuring local artists that bring music to the  courtyard.

 

Head to charming Granville and make a day or weekend exploring Licking County.

 

 

 

New Aquarium at Toledo Zoo!

The renovated aquarium at Toledo Zoo recently opened, and it is a great place to spend an hour during your zoo visit this year. Or two hours.  Or three  -- because there's plenty to see at the new aquarium, and unlike the old aquarium, there's plenty to do, as well.

Aquariums, as a rule, have not historically been  interactive, but that's not the case here. My children were able to touch a stingray as it gently glided by in a large, shallow pool designed just for such interactions. Touch Tank and Ocean Lab allows kids (and adults) to get up close and personal with sea creatures and learn about the creatures at the same time. While not everyone gets to touch a stingray, everyone patiently waits for the fluid-like stars of the show to arrive at the eager fingertips of visitors. Even if a child isn't lucky enough to be chosen by a stingray, they will be delighted they even got close to one!

Sisters Ellina and Raeghyn Bockelman, 10 and 6, came from Napoleon to check out the new aquarium. Both got lucky and touched one of the stingrays, though their three-year-old brother was scared.

"It was soft and it was really cold," exclaimed Ellina. 

"It was fluffy," Raeghyn said.

Another exhibit allows kids to change the lighting color inside a tall, circular tank filled with moon jellies -- tiny jellyfish that glide about ghost-like, picking up the colors from tank lights, which could be blue, purple, green, orange or red, depending on a kid's whim. 

The new attraction features other interactive activities, with one that parents of smaller children will really find excellent: Many of the large tanks have waist-high sills that are perfect for young children to sit on as they gaze on the many fish in wonder.

The Reef is a massive 90,000 gallon tank that features hundreds of saltwater fish, in addition to sharks and turtles and allows visitors to get up-close and personal with fish at eye-level, including a large glass bubble which juts into The Reef tank, that people can lean into to create a sensation of immersion. The huge saltwater tank also hosts scuba divers each day.

The new aquarium is still located in the original 1936-37 WPA-era structure, and is neighbors with the zoo's penguin population. A gift shop features a variety of merchandise. The aquarium has plenty of cool fish and other animals to check out, and there are plenty of environmental lessons and information for inquiring minds to absorb.

If the aquarium comes up short for little ones, consider a break at Nature's Neighborhood, just a two-minute walk away. It features a petting zoo, playgrounds of various types, an indoor science center with nature labs and even an outdoor stream. My 10-year-old still found a secret mountain slide very entertaining after the aquarium. In fact, so did her 13-year-old brother. A few minutes later, they found themselves inside, curled up inside giant honeycomb formations along a wall.

There is no extra charge for aquarium admission, it is part of the zoo.  Helpful tip: It just opened recently, and is crowded on the weekends.  For less people and more time to explore, check it out during the weekdays.

 

On the Wings of the Aviation Trail

Everybody knows that Ohio is the birthplace of aviation, and  Ohio's Aviation Trail focuses on the history of flying in the Dayton area. The 16 sites are scattered amongst seven geographic areas, including more distant spots like Troy, Urbana and Wapakoneta. It all starts with Orville and Wilbur Wright, and the Wright brothers museum complex is an excellent place to start your tour.

The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and the Aviation Trail Visitor Center provide all the information that you need to get going.  Before you head out, be sure to visit the Parachute Museum.  Located on the second floor of the Visitor Center, the Parachute Museum pays tribute to the evolution of the parachute; the free-fall parachute was also developed in Ohio. From there, you will get a taste of the neighborhood where it all started. As part of the National Park Service, the five units of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park introduce you not only to the Wright Brothers, but also to one of their colleagues in the printing business, Paul Laurence Dunbar.

 

All five of these sites are listed on the National Historic Register and include the printing office, bicycle shop, the third airplane that the Wright brothers built, Huffman Prairie Flying Field where they launched a plane and the homes of the Wright Brothers (Hawthorn Hill) and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

 

Photo Credit: National Museum of the USAF

 

No doubt, the National Museum of the United States Air Force is probably the best-known of all the sites on the trail and also the most visited. Just the inside holds more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. With three attached inside spaces, the museum warrants a full-day visit and honestly if you read all the exhibit descriptions, you could easily spend several days there. I like to focus on one specific topic or exhibit. Be sure to wear comfy shoes.

 

 

Located just north of Urbana, the smaller Champaign Aviation Museum pays tribute to the WAFS and their role in World War II. Many of these women tested or delivered aircraft. Volunteers here are also restoring the Champaign Lady, an aircraft from the World War II era.

 

 

The Wright Brothers flying machine created the impetus for the evolution of flight, which continued through the space program. Ohioan Neil Armstrong , Wapakoneta native, walked on the moon in 1969. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum contains several interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience some of the duties of an astronaut.

 

Kids should get a copy of the Wilbear passport and get it stamped at each site that they visit. After visiting seven of the trail sites, they become eligible to receive a Wilbear Wright teddy bear.

 

Make a day or weekend of exploring these 16 sites dedicated to the Wright Brothers, Ohio and flight. Pack a picnic or if you are in Dayton at the right time of the year, visit the Dayton Air Show. You can read about a previous air show right here.

Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory

Spring has finally sprung in Ohio, and a great way to enjoy this wonderful season is with a visit to the Blooms and Butterflies exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens!

Photo: Heather Rader

The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located just east of downtown Columbus, and is settled in the 88-acres of Franklin Park. Home to over 400 plant species inside the Conservatory glass greenhouses located throughout the Himalayan Mountain Biome, Rainforest Biome, Desert Biome, Pacific Island Water Garden, Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse, and the Palm House. With exotic plant species, beautiful landscaped botanical gardens with 70,000 planted spring bulbs, a permanent collection of Dale Chihuly glass artwork, and special exhibitions and seasonal displays throughout the year, a visit to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will delight nature-loving visitors of all ages!

Photo: Heather Rader

One of the biggest attractions at Franklin Park Conservatory is the annual Blooms and Butterflies exhibit. During this six-month (March 7- September 27, 2015) exhibition over 116,000 visitors will experience the captivating life cycle and environmental importance of butterflies. Start your visit at the Emergence Center to learn about the butterfly life cycle and to view hundreds of chrysalises (cocoons) which showcase dozens of exotic butterfly species from Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and South America.

Photo: Heather Rader

Next, visit the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome, home to dozens of colorful nectar and tropical plant species, a peaceful Koi pond, and a stunning collection of Dale Chihuly glass artwork. Inside this tropical paradise, visitors are welcomed by over 2,000 (number of live butterflies varies daily) free-flying butterflies that flourish in this warm habitat. On bright and sunny days, the butterflies are more active, fluttering about the habitat and showing off their beauty. With the sun shining through the glass ceiling above, lush tropical greenery, beautiful exotic butterflies, and warm tropic temperatures, a visit to the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome will transport you to a tropical oasis.

Photo: Heather Rader

During the six-month Blooms and Butterflies exhibition, over 23,000 butterflies will be released into the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome! Daily educational presentations and newly emerged butterfly releases are scheduled at 1pm and 3pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak with Franklin Park Conservatory staff and to learn about the tropical butterfly species. Weekly Family Fun Events are held on Saturdays (free with admission unless otherwise noted) and encourages families to create a nature inspired craft and/or to participate in nature inspired educational demonstrations. A visit to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will inspire the horticulturist in you and brighten your day!

Photo: Heather Rader

To plan your visit to the Blooms and Butterflies exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens visit www.fpconservatory.org.

Ohio Cave Trail

 

As if Ohio doesn't have plenty of interesting sites for exploration above ground, it offers a bunch of sites of remarkable underground beauty. Ohio has several different types of bedrock, one of them being limestone, much of which covers the western part of the state. From that limestone comes Columbus Limestone and that is basically found in a line starting at Kelleys Island and going south to Columbus. In fact, the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus is constructed with this Ohio rock.

 

 

Being a porous type of rock, limestone is greatly affected by water. When water works its way through the ground, it can create weak spots in the land. One of the weak spots became a sinkhole and the investigation of that caving in led to the discovery of Ohio's largest and most beautiful caverns, Ohio Caverns. Located near West Liberty, this extensive system opened for exploration many years ago when the farmer who discovered it figured that he could make a few extra bucks by letting people go on self-guided tours.

 

Those tours weren't quite like what you can expect today. In the olden days adventurous types descended into the caves with nothing more than a lantern that they rented from the owner. Crawling and squeezing through tight spaces was requisite then. While it's still quite an adventure to explore this cave, it's much easier with the help of a guide and the improvements that have been made - lighting being one of them. There is even an accessible route available.

 

 

As we descended the cave, we were met by the constant temperature of 54 degrees, fairly typical for caverns. Our guide shared the history of the cave and of the formation of stalactites and stalagmites, which formed due to the calcium content of the water that constantly drips in the cavern. The various colors are formed by the mineral deposits. Our tour took us to several rooms including the Big Room, that covers half an acre.

 

Photo Credit: Seneca Caverns

The Ohio Caverns are open year-round. We were lucky to get there on a quiet day without large groups of tourists who mostly visit during school holidays or during the summer. While there, we learned the Ohio Caverns are a part of the Ohio Cave Trail, which also includes Perry's Cave at Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island and Seneca Caverns in Bellevue. Perry's Cave is small and its discovery is credited to none other than Commodore Perry himself.   Seneca Caverns, discovered by two boys and originally named after the farmer whose property they were on, makes the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Registered National Landmark list.

 

 

Photo Credit: Perry's Cave

Keep in mind that no two caverns are alike; each has its own special features. Be sure to pick up your Cave Passport, get it stamped as you visit each cavern and collect a t-shirt at the end. In addition to exploring underground, you can try your hand at mining and look for gemstones at each of these caverns. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds of any of these sites. What a great way to go exploring Ohio's underground geological wonders.

 

Rare Treasures of Marblehead

What's rare, yellow and finds its home in Ohio? It's not a bird, it's not a plane; it's the Lakeside Daisy.

 

Photo Credit Duane Myers

In the stark landscape of the quarries on the Marblehead Peninsula, this tiny flower stands out amongst the rocky, limestone terrain. Very rare because it grows naturally in just a few places, the Lakeside Daisy ranks as one of Ohio's most endangered plant species.

Delegated to protect the striking yellow flower, the Lakeside Daisy Nature Preserve covers 19 acres of land that brings to mind a tundra. The daisy itself blooms in late-April to mid-May, it's yellow petals following the sun until they slowly begin to fade and drop from their heads. The lime stones scattered about hide the tiny bits of soil that sustain the daisy, which survives in the full sun. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, approximately one million Lakeside daisies continue to thrive in the area. A pair of bald eagles also calls the quarry home.

 

Photo Credit Duane Myers

 

It's not too early to plan your visit to the Marblehead Peninsula in Ottawa County to view these rare plants. Meander there on your own or plan to arrive when the Nature Preserve has its open house on May 16, 2015, from 1:00-5:00 PM. Be sure to bring good walking shoes and your camera, of course, to document the rare Tetraneuris herbacea, the botanical name for the Lakeside Daisy.

Photo Credit Duane Myers

 

 

 

 

While you are there, but sure to put on your running shoes and join the Lakeside Daisy 5K Run/Walk organized by the Marblehead Bank. The Marblehead Lighthouse is nearby and iconic Cedar Point opens on May 9, 2015. Not too far away toward the west, Kitty Todd and Goll Woods also showcase some of Ohio's other rare plant species. Why not make a weekend of it?

 

 

For more information on where to find wildflowers in Ohio, information on the various species, photography tips and more, check out the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Wildflower Bloom Report.

 

 

 

Ohio Spring Break on a Budget

Wildlife at Innis Woods Metro Gardens - photo: Anietra Hamper

For families sticking around Ohio this spring break, you have dozens of options to keep the family busy and remain budget-conscious at the same time. In fact, you can easily to combine a few of my staycation ideas for a week of diverse fun.

Metroparks

You can spend part of your spring break at a Morning Coffee and Wildlife Watch, on a Nature Bike Ride or exploring Swamp Things in one of the many scheduled MetroParks programs. Ohio is rich in MetroParks systems that offer hiking and bike trails as well as guided naturalist programs. Central Ohio MetroParks in Columbus, Cleveland MetroParks, MetroParks of Toledo and Five Rivers MetroParks in Dayton are just a few of the Metroparks systems that offer ongoing courses and activities as well as self-guided opportunities. These are great resources for staycation adventures and most programs are free.

Cincinnati Museum Center

The Cincinnati Museum Center is an impressive complex of museums that feature everything from earth sciences to history and archaeology. The center offers changing exhibits as well as mainstays that cater to every age group. You might even book an overnight to enjoy several days at the museum and explore what Cincinnati has to offer.

Geocaching

Search for hidden treasure as you set out on a Geocaching adventure with your family. Ohio has an impressive network of geocaches all around the state. You can stay in one area or hit a new area each day to see who finds the most geocaches. It is easy to get started at Geocaching.com where you can register and find the coordinates for geocaches throughout the state.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Explore more than 90 acres of trails at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield. On the grounds you can enjoy live bird displays, walk through a songbird aviary and see how birds are rehabilitated in the bird care clinic. Admission is free.

Cherry Valley Lodge

Still itching for the beach? Not to worry, Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark invites you to Coco Key Water Resort. You can enjoy indoor water fun in their 50,000-square-foot aquatic playground. The best part is, you can purchase walk-in day passes from $19 - $25.

Paintball or Laser Tag

How about a family laser-tag challenge? There are so many laser tag facilities in Ohio that it is easy to challenge another family to a fun and active battle.

Become a junior ranger

The National Park Service gives kids a chance to become a Junior Ranger and help spread the word about protecting some of our best natural resources. By completing a few activities, your kids receive a badge to become an official junior ranger. You can also start a passport book to encourage visiting other national parks (Passport to National Parks). Most National Parks offer the program. Just stop by a Ranger Station for more information.

 

Malabar Farm - photo: Anietra Hamper

Malabar Farm

Malabar Farm is one of the most unique Ohio State Parks due to the history and number of activities available throughout the year. Located in Pleasant Valley, Malabar Farm still raises chickens, goats and beef cattle. There are interactive family activities almost every weekend including the Maple Syrup Festival which takes place several weekends in March.

 Take a tour

There are literally hundreds of free factory tours throughout the state and probably a few in your own back yard. Factory tours are fun for the family as you see behind the scenes of manufacturing for everything from ice cream to whistles. A few of my favorite tours include the American Whistle Corporation in Columbus, the Guggisberg Cheese Factory in Millersburg and Harry London Chocolates in North Canton.

 

All-American Soap Box Derby & Museum

The All-American Soap Box Derby is truly an all-American pastime. Every July since 1934 (except for the years of World War II), hundreds of youth have flocked to the Derby Downs racetrack in Akron (except for the first year in which is was located in Dayton) to compete in the iconic race.

To take part in the competition, youngsters aged 7-18 (separated in heats by age and experience) throughout United States and the world are required to construct their own race- car to bring with them on the big day. Originally, this meant they were tasked with designing the cart and acquiring the materials themselves. Currently, however, those participating are shipped the materials and blueprints so that all cars are on an even playing field.

The cars (either stock, super-stock, or master, according to the division one has entered) are made out of wood (originally wood from soap crates, hence the name) and standardized wheels with precision ball bearings (all produced at a warehouse on site in Akron). The cars do not have a motor and rely 100% on gravity to zoom down the track.

 
Derby Downs is comprised of a giant hill with a 989-foot paved track and multiple lanes, with metal bleachers on each side. At the height of its popularity (in the 1950s and 1960s), upwards of 60,000 spectators (including many famous actors and celebrities) would come to marvel at the event. While it is still popular today, the crowds are not nearly to the same magnitude as they once were.

Because of this, the All-American Soap Box Derby has in recent years added many other events and programs that allow for other folks to experience the splendor and excitement of Derby Downs.

Some of the events and programs include:

• May 15-16: Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team Competition, presented by Time Warner Cable - Designed to provide K-12 educators and students with meaningful, project- and standards-based, intercurricular learning opportunities in classroom setting.
• June 8–19: Soap Box Derby Summer Camps: High schoolers in STEM schools have the chance to design, construct, race, and showcase their own creations!
• June 24: Grandparents Day, presented by The City of Akron
• July 19-25: 78th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship
• September 3:  Senior Day, presented by Akron General and The City of Akron - Seniors enjoy lunch, health information booths, health screenings and a trip down Derby Downs in an adult Soap Box Derby car.

Keep an eye out for these events and more ways you might be able to experience Derby Downs. If you are unable to ride, spectators are always welcome!

In addition to the track and production building on site, there is also a museum and hall of fame, which showcases the evolution of the soap box cars, famous items from over the years, photos of every winner in soap box derby history, and more historic artifacts & memorabilia.

The hours of operation for the museum are year-round, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The address is 789 Derby Downs Drive in Akron.

Presidents' Day at the McKinley Museum

Ohio is known as the "Mother of Presidents," since 8 of our nation's leaders hailed from the Buckeye State. As such, there are several spots throughout the state where monuments and memorials dedicated to these presidents can be found. Canton (Stark County), Ohio, is the resting place of the 25th President, William McKinley.

Canton was McKinley’s “adopted” home, having been born in Niles (near Youngstown), Ohio, and later practicing law in Canton. He lived here when he became Governor of Ohio until he later had to, of course, move to Washington, D.C., to serve as president. History is rich here at the absolutely stunning and ornate monument, built for him after being assassinated in 1901.

Even if you’re not a history or political buff like me, you will still appreciate what this building holds and represents. You'll appreciate even more the adjacent museum dedicated to the historical leader.

The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is where education meets excitement. This learning hub has so much to offer visitors, especially school-aged children. So, I planned a visit this February with my good friends Jamie and Erik, along with their girls Ellie (6) and Kaiya (2) so we could see for ourselves all that was held within the museum walls.

We immediately realized that this was not your average presidential museum. While of course there were exhibits dedicated to William McKinley, there was also much more, including history exhibits, live animals, dinosaur fossils, a planetarium and plenty of interactive components to keep the kids (and even us adults) busy for literally hours.

Since our visit was in honor of Presidents' Day, we made sure to see the Second Floor of the museum to see the McKinley Gallery. This large room was organized to replicate the home of President William McKinley and his wife, Ida. There were artifacts from his private life, his life as an attorney, and his life in the White House. Animatronics of the McKinleys greet visitors and tell tales of his life.

 

On the same floor as the McKinley Gallery is the Stark County Story, which chronicles the history of Stark County during the 19th and 20th centuries. Points of interest include a spinning ride that demonstrates a giant Timken bearing in action, and a chair that lifts you off the ground using only the suction power of a Hoover vacuum (both Timken and Hoover being Stark County originals).

The kids' favorite, however, were the exhibits found downstairs in what were known as Discovery World and Fascination Station! Immediately when you walk in, you are greeted by a giant robotic Allosaurus (much like a T-rex), and the skeletal remains of a Wooly Mammoth and Saber Toothed Tiger! There are also live fish, amphibians, insects, and more on nearby "Ecology Island."

Fascination Station has TONS of hands-on science elements, which helps kids learn about physics, meteorology, biology, and more.

The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is a great way to spend Presidents' Day or any day.

 

 

Mummies of the World - at the Cincinnati Museum Center

When most of us hear the word “mummy,” our minds probably conjure up images of ancient Egypt, but the latest traveling exhibition at the Cincinnati Museum Center will broaden your thinking with mummies from four different continents and many different time periods. While Egyptians were intentional about preserving bodies for burial, mummies from other regions were created accidentally when the process of decay was blocked. When conditions such a lack of oxygen or moisture impede this natural process, mummification occurs.

Two of the mummies on display at the Cincinnati Museum Center were discovered in the crypt of a 14th-century German castle. One of them is Baron von Holz, a 17th-century nobleman. I was intrigued by three mummies from the same family, the Orlovits family, who lived in 18th-century Hungary. They were discovered in 1994 in a long-forgotten church crypt. Although we know on an intellectual level that all mummies were real people, knowing their names and occupations somehow make them feel more real.

The exhibition includes the Burns Collection of medical mummies, dating from the early 19^th century, which were used for teaching anatomy. I was surprised to learn that mummies are still of interest to medical researchers today because of the information they provide about tuberculosis, which still causes more than a million deaths each year. An interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how mummies are being used to study the evolution of tuberculosis.

Mummies of the World has more than just human mummies. The collection also includes animal mummies: a naturally-mummified lizard found in the Sahara desert, a hare from an Alpine glacier, and a cat and a falcon from ancient Egypt.

Of course the creators of this exhibition didn’t leave out ancient Egyptian mummies. There are several of those, along with displays of burial objects. We learned about the scientific methods that are used to analyze the mummies. CT scans and DNA analysis provide researchers with data to learn more about ancient cultures.

Another interesting mummy in the collection is the first modern-day man-made mummy. Mummy of the University of Maryland at Baltimore (MUMAB for short) was created in 1994 by an Egyptologist and an anatomist. They replicated the processes of ancient Egyptians to mummify a donated cadaver.

A couple of the displays feature only heads. While some of the heads were collected as trophies of war, others were preserved as memorials. My kids were fascinated by the collection of shrunken heads.

Mummies of the World is on a limited three-year tour of the U.S. and is open at the Cincinnati Museum Center through April 26, 2015. Admission costs $19.50 for adults, $17.50 for seniors, and $12.50 for children.  Museum members pay $12.50 for adults and $8.50 for children.