Ms. Glimmer, the beloved jersey cow that has become Chaney’s Dairy Barn’s mascot, is missing, and come Tuesday, many in the area will have the chance to find her – by weaving through crop circles.

As summer comes to an end and fall is just around the corner, Chaney’s is set to offer its annual Corn Maze. Usually themed, this year’s maze is in the shape of crop circles – much like the ones seen in the movie “Signs” staring Mel Gibson.

“We try to change the design each year,” said Carl Chaney, owner of Chaney’s Dairy Barn. “Two years ago, the maze was shaped like the state of Kentucky … this one is a little challenging.”

Chaney said it took about four hours to make the design in the 8- to 9-foot-tall corn stalks on four acres behind the barn.

“We had a good growing season,” he said.

Chaney said corn mazes bring crowds.

“It’s finding your way through, finding the clues … it’s just fun,” he said.

Around 2,500 people came through last year’s corn maze, he said. A lot of people, he said, bring flashlights and go through the maze at night.

“It’s really cool to see,” Chaney said. “And it’s really dark in the maze.”

In its fifth year, the story of the maze’s shape this year is based on a story about how an eerie glow filled the sky above Chaney’s Dairy Farm one night. Farmer Carl dashed to the window in time to see his beloved Jersey cow, Ms. Glimmer, being abducted by aliens. However, she escaped the UFO’s beam of light and is hiding somewhere on the farm.

Chaney said when people go through the maze, they will pick up a game card. On the game card is four clues that correlate to the crop circles. As people wind their way through the maze, a mailbox will be set up in the center of each circle containing the clues needed to solve the puzzle.

The first question on the game card is a multiple choice question and the other three are word scrambles. Once the game card is complete, people can bring it back to the dairy barn and receive a free scoop of ice cream.

Beginning Tuesday, the maze will be open until Oct. 31. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 per person, with children 3 years old and under admitted free.

“This is a great way for families to do something together, have a great time together,” Chaney said. “And hopefully, they’ll learn something about agriculture along the way.”