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Judging from the entries for this month’s Snapz feature, it’s been a fall filled with fun, ranging from picking out that perfect pumpkin to turning the task of raking up all those leaves into child’s play. Thanks to all who sent in their pictures.

Aaron Hartsough, a freshman at Youngstown State University, and Rachael Morris, a senior at Canfield High School, stopped at Grandma's house at Speece Lake before heading to Canfield's Homecoming 2010. Photo submitted by Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

At 6 months old, Austin Wentz enjoyed picking pumpkins at White House Fruit Farm with mom and dad Chris and Chrissie Wentz of Austintown. Photo was submitted by the Wentz family.

Lilyanah Miller, 22 months, takes a break in a cornfield at Country Side Pumpkin Patch on Route 224.

Camren, left, and his brother Caleb help their grandpa clean the yard before an Ohio State football game. Their proud grandparents, who sent in this photo of the two little Buckeye fans, are Tom and Erin Chizmar of Youngstown.

Lilyanah Miller, 22 months, runs through the cornfield at Country Side Pumpkin Patch on Route 224.

Lilyanah Miller, 22 months, is about to embark on a fall adventure at Country Side Pumpkin Patch on Route 224.

Stephanie Simone, a sixth-grade teacher at Youngstown Community School who submitted this photo, said that her family's favorite fall activity is playing in the leaves. She said it's wonderful to see the magic of fall in the eyes of her son Vincent. She's shown with her husband, Vince, and son …

4-year-old daughter Carley Johnston of Poland spent a beautiful fall day playing in the leaves. Photo taken in October by her mom, Cara Johnston.

Camryn Hrina, 14 months, had a busy day picking out her pumpkin at White House Fruit Farms this fall. Photo submitted by her parents, Tim and Trish Hrina of Youngstown.

Jimmy, left, and Shayleigh Leslie, 11-month-old twins of Jimmy and Melissa Leslie of Austintown, enjoy going "pumpkin patching" at Whitehouse Fruit Farm. The twins were born in November of 2009. Photo sent in by Jimmy and Melissa Leslie.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield submitted this fall photo, which she shot in Mill Creek Park.

Jeremy Lodwick of Youngstown is playing in the leaves at his Great-grandma Vargo's house in Hubbard.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield submitted this close-up taken at the Mill Creek MetroParks Experimental Farm in Canfield.

Robert Fay is about to rearrange this pile of leaves.

Jeremy Lodwick of Youngstown is just hanging out with the scarecrows at his Great-grandma Vargo's house in Hubbard.

Camryn Hrina, 14 months, selects her favorite pumpkin while visiting White House Fruit Farms this fall. Photo submitted by her parents, Tim and Trish Hrina of Youngstown.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield snapped this familiar fall scene at Mill Creek Park Rose Garden.

Luke Rowe, 4, right, and his sister Trista, 6 months, picked out their pumpkins at Detwiler Farm in October. They are the children of Mark and Tiffany Rowe of Boardman, who also sent in this photo.

Robert Fay picked a beautiful day to pick out his favorite pumpkins.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield calls her shot, "The Mirrow of Mill Creek."

These fisherman were likely unaware that Lana VanAuker of Canfield captured them in this shot of a fall sunset in Lake Milton.

4-year-old daughter Carley Johnston of Poland enjoyed a beautiful fall day playing with Tucker, the family's golden retriever mix. Photo taken in October by her mom, Cara Johnston.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield shot this fall scene in Austintown Park.

Off in the distance is Bobby Vestal in his 1936 Ford. He was parked at Speece Lake in Canfield when Lana VanAuker of Canfield grabbed this shot.

Michael Lacivita of Youngstown, or "The Pepper Man," shows off his prize-winning plants that earned him first and second premium awards at a Valley favorite fall activity — the Canfield Fair. His daughter, Linda Lacivita Krieger, snapped the picture.

Fall fun for 19-month-old Sonya Gabriela Stefko, daughter of Kevin and Yocelin Stefko of Canfield, was dressing up for Halloween. Photo sent in by her proud grandma and grandpa, Patti and Mike Stefko of Canfield.

Grace Taylor of Youngstown enjoys a sunny fall day at the Millcreek Metro Farm. Photo sent in by Chip Taylor.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield captured these fall colors at Speece Lake in Canfield.

Hey, sometimes gathering all of those leaves together can really wear you out! Here, Grant Taylor of Youngstown catches up on a little rest after playing in the leaves in the yard. Photo submitted by Chip Taylor.

Linda Lamanna of Austintown enjoys a warm fall day with her daughter Jeannine Lindquist and grandchildren Kaylie Eva, center, and twins Jenna Marie and Nicholas James Lindquist. The Lindquist family lives in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo submitted by Linda Lamanna.

Alicen Ruby, 10 months, shows her loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers in this fall shot. Photo sent in by Ruby Tomko of Youngstown.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield submitted this fall photo, which she shot in Mill Creek Park.