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For our May Snapz feature, here are the fun-loving frolickers who certainly know how to turn bad weather into good, clean fun! Thanks to all for sharing.

Cami Goske of Boardman.

Cami Goske of Boardman.


Timmy Kerr, 4, of Poland is off to school.

Timmy Kerr, 4, of Poland is off to school.


Timmy Kerr and Bobby Loftus are leaving Little Angels Preschool in Poland.

Timmy Kerr and Bobby Loftus are leaving Little Angels Preschool in Poland.


Norma Remias of Canfield sent this picture of her granddaughter, Jenni-Lin Remias of Poland, who was having a great time playing in the rain at Grandma's house.

Norma Remias of Canfield sent this picture of her granddaughter, Jenni-Lin Remias of Poland, who was having a great time playing in the rain at Grandma's house.


At a recent NSS Assembly 731 Easter Egg Hunt at the Poland Township Park, 2-year old cousins Samantha Cannon and Brady Lewis found dancing in the puddles from this year's April showers to be more fun than the Egg Hunt. Samantha's parents are Kim and Michael Cannon of Poland, and Brady's parents are Leslie and Chuck Lewis of New Middletown. Photo submitted by Laurie Fox of Lowellville.

At a recent NSS Assembly 731 Easter Egg Hunt at the Poland Township Park, 2-year old cousins Samantha Cannon and Brady Lewis found dancing in the puddles from this year's April showers to be more fun than the Egg Hunt. Samantha's parents are Kim and Michael Cannon of Poland, and …


Carley Johnston, 5, of Poland had a great time playing outside in  the drizzle during a recent April shower. She loved wearing her  matching rain gear! Photo taken by her mom, Cara Johnston.

Carley Johnston, 5, of Poland had a great time playing outside in the drizzle during a recent April shower. She loved wearing her matching rain gear! Photo taken by her mom, Cara Johnston.


A little rain didn't stop Jimmy Goske of Boardman from having a ball.

A little rain didn't stop Jimmy Goske of Boardman from having a ball.


Olivia Rossi of Austintown picked out her own clothes to wear to go out and splash in the puddles!

Olivia Rossi of Austintown picked out her own clothes to wear to go out and splash in the puddles!


Jonah and Haley are at the Hatch farm in Columbiana.

Jonah and Haley are at the Hatch farm in Columbiana.


Elaine Kollar of Coitsville explains that for the past few years a pair of Mallard ducks have visited their home in the spring. They like the pond that forms at the back of the property from spring rains. With so much rain this year, there are puddles near their house and birdfeeder. The ducks waddle up to the house from the back pond and enjoy the small puddles as well as eat birdseed that has fallen to the ground.

Elaine Kollar of Coitsville explains that for the past few years a pair of Mallard ducks have visited their home in the spring. They like the pond that forms at the back of the property from spring rains. With so much rain this year, there are puddles near their house …


Making a little splash in the aftermath of a rainstorm in May 2010 is Allison Jones, 5, of Canfield. Photo was taken by her mom, Sally Jones.

Making a little splash in the aftermath of a rainstorm in May 2010 is Allison Jones, 5, of Canfield. Photo was taken by her mom, Sally Jones.


Brenda Puntel of Austintown laughs at the attempt by the wind and rain to put a damper on her first walk of spring with her friend Roseann.

Brenda Puntel of Austintown laughs at the attempt by the wind and rain to put a damper on her first walk of spring with her friend Roseann.


"What else is there to do with rainboots than splash?" is what Samantha Jones, 6, says to her mom, Sally Jones of Canfield, after a May 2010 rainstorm.

"What else is there to do with rainboots than splash?" is what Samantha Jones, 6, says to her mom, Sally Jones of Canfield, after a May 2010 rainstorm.


A little rain didn't stop Jimmy Goske of Boardman from having a ball.

A little rain didn't stop Jimmy Goske of Boardman from having a ball.


After a rainstorm in May 2010, the Jones sisters of Canfield, Lindsay, 5, Samantha, 6, and Allison, 5, have some fun splashing around and kicking up their boots!

After a rainstorm in May 2010, the Jones sisters of Canfield, Lindsay, 5, Samantha, 6, and Allison, 5, have some fun splashing around and kicking up their boots!


Ruth Burns of Poland thought a trip would get her away from the Ohio rain. However, the rain followed her all the way to the Bahamas, yet she kept on smiling! Photo submitted by her daughter, Laurie Fox of Lowellville.

Ruth Burns of Poland thought a trip would get her away from the Ohio rain. However, the rain followed her all the way to the Bahamas, yet she kept on smiling! Photo submitted by her daughter, Laurie Fox of Lowellville.


Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her searching for tadpoles in the rain.

Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her searching for tadpoles in the rain.


Marco Jonas Kubancsek of Howland has some fun during a spring shower.

Marco Jonas Kubancsek of Howland has some fun during a spring shower.


Carley Johnston, 5, of Poland had a great time playing outside in the drizzle during a recent April shower. She loved wearing her matching rain gear! Photo taken by her mom, Cara Johnston.

Carley Johnston, 5, of Poland had a great time playing outside in the drizzle during a recent April shower. She loved wearing her matching rain gear! Photo taken by her mom, Cara Johnston.


Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her playing in the rain.

Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her playing in the rain.


Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her searching for tadpoles in the rain.

Ella Nagy of North Lima was 3 at the time this picture was taken of her searching for tadpoles in the rain.


Derith Eberhard of Salem sent this picture of a squirrel caught in the rain. She says it looks like it has an umbrella up.

Derith Eberhard of Salem sent this picture of a squirrel caught in the rain. She says it looks like it has an umbrella up.


3-year old Ashlynn Mason of Salem enjoys jumping in puddles while visiting with her parents, Beth and Matthew Mason, on a warm, rainy day at Grandma Laurie and Grandpa Mike Fox's home in Poland Township. Photo submitted by Laurie Fox of Lowellville.

3-year old Ashlynn Mason of Salem enjoys jumping in puddles while visiting with her parents, Beth and Matthew Mason, on a warm, rainy day at Grandma Laurie and Grandpa Mike Fox's home in Poland Township. Photo submitted by Laurie Fox of Lowellville.


Bryce Deloe of Moon Township, Pa., was just 2 when his grandmother, Barb Cardarelli of Struthers, snapped this picture of him "dancing in the rain" on her deck for the very first time. She says it's still one of her favorite pictures.

Bryce Deloe of Moon Township, Pa., was just 2 when his grandmother, Barb Cardarelli of Struthers, snapped this picture of him "dancing in the rain" on her deck for the very first time. She says it's still one of her favorite pictures.


Sally Jones of Canfield says her daughter, Lindsay, 5, could to be singing, "These Boots Are Made For Splashing."

Sally Jones of Canfield says her daughter, Lindsay, 5, could to be singing, "These Boots Are Made For Splashing."


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall turned Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough into a puddle jumper.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall turned Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough into a puddle jumper.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.


A rainy Memorial Day picnic last year at Diane Brookbank’s house in Girard didn’t dampen the spirits of these creative guests.

A rainy Memorial Day picnic last year at Diane Brookbank’s house in Girard didn’t dampen the spirits of these creative guests.


Melina Fusillo of Canfield calls our attention to the pure joy on the face of her nephew, Dominic Gizzi of Canfield, who was 3 1/2 at the time this picture was taken of him playing outside in a warm summer rain in 2010.

Melina Fusillo of Canfield calls our attention to the pure joy on the face of her nephew, Dominic Gizzi of Canfield, who was 3 1/2 at the time this picture was taken of him playing outside in a warm summer rain in 2010.


Wyatt and Myer Miller live in Columbiana.

Wyatt and Myer Miller live in Columbiana.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall turned Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough into a puddle jumper.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall turned Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough into a puddle jumper.


Mary Jane Montgomery sent this picture of her granddaughter, Gracie Guoan, 2 1/2, who is living in Naples, Italy, with her military family. She noted that spring is quite chilly and rainy there, too.

Mary Jane Montgomery sent this picture of her granddaughter, Gracie Guoan, 2 1/2, who is living in Naples, Italy, with her military family. She noted that spring is quite chilly and rainy there, too.


The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.

The cancellation of a Mahoning County Track Meet due to a rainfall sent Canfield High School senior high jumper Leanna Hartsough outdoors to play in the puddles.