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VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11
Electric cooperatives across Ohio join the nation this month in honoring veterans of the U.S. armed forces — America’s courageous protectors, defenders, and heroes. Not only do we acknowledge veterans’ dedication to our country, but we are truly grateful for the unique strengths and noble characteristics they bring to the cooperative network.
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INSIDE FEATURES
24 STAYING IN THE GAME Ohio AgrAbility helps disabled farmers keep doing the work that they love.
28 TREASURE HUNT Legends of buried booty stoke imagination and curiosity around the state.
30 SEASON OF GIVING We searched the state for unique, thoughtful, Ohio-made products fit for anyone and everyone on your list. Cover image on most editions: When Jeff Austin’s spine was crushed by a cancerous tumor, leaving him paralyzed below the waist, doctors called it a “nontraumatic spinal cord injury.” Of course, it was extremely traumatic for him and his family. The Ohio AgrAbility program helped him obtain an Action Trackchair and other equipment that has allowed him to continue raising corn, soybeans, and wheat on the family farm in Harrod. Photo by Randy Joseph, courtesy of Easter Seals TriState.
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UP FRONT
Gratitude is its own gift T
his has been a year of unexpected changes, unwelcome developments, and unforeseen adaptations. Like the 10 months that preceded it, November will likely bring more surprises. Sometime this month, we will likely know the results of state and national elections. The seemingly endless pandemic continues to exert unwelcome authority over our lives. Societal unrest has caused us to ponder our assumptions about the way things are, the way things should be, and how to bring about positive change in our community. Despite these trials and tribulations, we are surrounded by so much to be grateful for as we look ahead. Our democratic system is tried and true — representative democracy ultimately works. Hardship and challenge brought neighbors together nearly 90 years ago to form our electric cooperatives, bringing light and power to rural America during the depths of the Great Depression. The “can-do” attitude of people and small businesses in our communities are helping us find new and often better ways to overcome the challenges of the day. The dedication of our employees to find ways to work safely to keep your lights on through 2020’s challenges has been inspiring. It’s been a tough year for the small businesses in our local communities — the backbone of our economy — so we hope that you’ll support our local merchants this holiday season. Our annual gift guide is compiled by one of our regular contributors, who finds hidden gems as she traverses the state in search of stories. Featuring only independent businesses, the guide is a perennial reader favorite, filled with one-of-a-kind items that are born and bred of Buckeye inspiration and ingenuity. Also, in the event that you aren’t comfortable venturing out to the individual stores, we’ve made sure all the gifts are available for order online. Finally, as we gather this month to give thanks, it’s worth noting that gratitude is its own gift — it turns what we have into enough. Ohio’s 24 electric cooperatives are thankful for the opportunity to serve, represent, and advocate for scores of members across the Buckeye State. Our power emanates from your light. Best wishes for a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving.
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Pat O’Loughlin PRESIDENT & CEO OHIO’S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Ohio’s 24 electric cooperatives are thankful for the opportunity to serve, represent, and advocate for scores of members across the Buckeye State. Our power emanates from your light.
NOVEMBER 2020 • Volume 63, No. 2
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Patrick O’Loughlin President & CEO Patrick Higgins Director of Communications Jeff McCallister Managing Editor Rebecca Seum Associate Editor Anita Cook Graphic Designer Contributors: Alicia Adams, Margaret Buranen, Colleen Romick Clark, W.H. “Chip” Gross, Catherine Murray, Damaine Vonada, and Kevin Williams. OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING (USPS 134-760; ISSN 2572-049X) is published monthly by Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is the official communication link between the electric cooperatives in Ohio and West Virginia and their members. Subscription cost for members ranges from $5.52 to $6.96 per year, paid from equity accruing to the member. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to editorial and advertising offices at: 6677 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229-1101. Periodicals postage paid at Pontiac, IL 61764, and at additional mailing offices. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. All rights reserved. The fact that a product is advertised in Ohio Cooperative Living should not be taken as an endorsement. If you find an advertisement misleading or a product unsatisfactory, please notify us or the Ohio Attorney General’s Offi ce, Consumer Protection Section, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, OH, and at additional mailing offices.
In the know: Strong communications are a vital part of the cooperative difference.
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Firelands Electric Cooperative: The northern Ohio co-op serves an area originally settled by New England residents displaced during the Revolutionary War.
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Healthy innovation: Marysville’s Soda Pharm promotes food as medicine and medicine as food.
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On the prowl: Bobcats make a comeback in Ohio’s rural forestland.
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Hiding in plain sight: Here are some dishes loaded with “hidden” vegetables that your family will gobble up — and they’ll come back for more.
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What’s happening: November/ December events and other things to do around the state.
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Young chefs: Members show off the talents of their kids in the kitchen.
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CORRECTION: Our October feature on Ohio’s presidential historic sites referred to the James A. Garfield House as being in Medina. It is in Mentor.
Visit Ohio Cooperative Living magazine online at www.ohiocoopliving.com! Read past issues and watch videos about our articles or our recipes. Our new site features an expanded Member Interactive area where you can share your stories, recipes, and photos and find content submitted by other co-op members across the state.
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In the know Communications efforts are a vital part of the cooperative difference. BY JEFF MCCALLISTER
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or customers of an investor-owned utility like AEP or Dayton Power and Light, communication with their electric company probably extends no further than paying their bill or finding out how long an outage might last. Certainly, these are important aspects of communication, but consumer-members of an electric cooperative find they have opportunities to engage on a deeper level. “Members who are engaged are the ones who will attend the annual meeting — for more than just the chance of getting a bill credit,” says Michael Wilson, director of communications at Logan County Electric Cooperative, based in Bellefontaine. “Without engaged and educated members, the cooperative business model could not exist.” Effective communications, then, is one of the most important services a cooperative can provide. “For outages, timely communication is key,” says Mark Owen, communications manager at Lancaster-based South Central Power Company. “Members want to know what’s happening with outage situations in near real time, and fortunately, today’s technology helps us do that.” Communicating with members on a regular basis, however, also allows them to understand the real value they receive from Good communications efforts help members understand the workings of the co-op and lead to increased satisfaction and participation in governance — such as at this pre-pandemic annual meeting.
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the co-op — beyond just having the lights come on when they flip a switch or finding out that a tree branch has fallen on a line and caused an outage. “We have been long focused on providing not just the information we think our members need to have and understand, but on identifying and delivering the information they think they need and want,” says Nanci McMaken, vice president and chief communications officer at Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Piqua. “It’s really at the heart of everything we do in communications.” “Members may see the price per kilowatt-hour on their bills and might think that’s where the value stops,” Wilson says. “Do they know about the scholarships we provide to local students, the grants offered through Operation Round Up, the sponsorships we provide to local organizations, the safety and energy efficiency education we provide? Every co-op was created by the local community, and our service goes well beyond just a light switch and a bill. All of those pieces go into what makes the co-op different, and we try to communicate that as often and in as many ways as we can.” Engaged members who know and understand issues are able — and hopefully willing — to advocate on behalf of the co-op, either with public officials in the face of adverse legislation or with neighbors in the face of unreasonable complaints. More than that, they will make informed votes in trustee elections and perhaps even go even further and run for the board of trustees themselves. Democratic member control is one of the guiding principles of all cooperatives, and that would be impossible without members who understand what the co-op is all about.
Electric cooperatives have tools at their disposal to send immediate messaging when unexpected outages happen.
Ohio electric cooperatives have numerous methods at their disposal to be able to reach as many of their members as possible. The immediacy of text messaging, social media, and app notifications is crucial when members lose power unexpectedly, but not every medium works for every message. Ohio Cooperative Living magazine, for example, is the first place many members find news about the co-op — dates of important meetings, changes in business practices, alerts about utility scams, efficiency tips, and more. Co-ops also place inserts with members’ electric bills, send out direct-mail pieces, post to social media, and update their individual websites. “The more ways we can communicate with our members, the better,” says Leslie Guisinger, director of marketing and communications at Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, based in North Baltimore. “We want to get information out as soon as possible and use every appropriate avenue. The sooner we begin to let people know we intend to enact a rate change, for example, the more time they can prepare. We also do a lot of communicating about capital credits, because that’s an important part of co-op membership.” Of course, talking with members is still one of the most important tools in the box, one that cooperatives know makes a difference when it comes to their members’ experience versus that of an investor-owned utility customer. “One of the most critical communicators for the co-op is the operations team member who engages with frustrated members,” Wilson says. “That face-to-face communication in a difficult time can do more to explain the cooperative difference than a thousand words written on a page.”
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CO-OP SPOTLIGHT
FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
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irelands Electric Cooperative serves over 9,100 homes and businesses on more than 900 miles of power lines in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties. In 2019, Firelands Electric moved to a new all-in-one facility with a combination office and warehouse, with larger and more secure outside storage and a 152-panel community solar field.
History behind the co-op name In 1792, the Connecticut legislature set aside 500,000 acres in northern Ohio for Connecticut residents whose homes were burned by British forces during the Revolutionary War. Known as the Fire Lands, or Sufferers’ Lands, the tract was located at the western end of the Connecticut Western Reserve in what is now the state of Ohio. The land was intended as financial restitution for residents of the Connecticut towns of Danbury, Fairfield, Greenwich, Groton, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, and Ridgefield. Most of the settlement of the area did not occur until after the War of 1812, and the name was later shortened to one word — Firelands. Some of the original townships in the Firelands territory took their names from locations in Connecticut.
Our members Firelands Electric serves homes, farms, and businesses, including several nature-based organizations. Honey Haven Farm began as a family dairy farm, but the owners stopped dairy operations in 2003 to concentrate on grain farming. They also began adding to a fledgling pumpkin crop, and today, that simple pumpkin patch has grown into a one-of-a-kind fall festival, spring greenhouse, and summer farm market. Fitch Pharm Farm maple syrup has been in production since 1989. The farm has turned to science and modern technology to help run the business. These advancements have made the work less time-consuming than the traditional bucket-and-tap methods of yesterday, but have kept the syrup just as sweet. Firelands Electric also serves Green Valley Growers. Located outside of Ashland, they sow over 2 million seeds every year. Open to the public from April 1 until mid-June, the retail greenhouse offers bedding annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and much more.
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Soda Pharm in Marysville, owned by Dawn and Carson Combs (opposite page, inset), features some typical coffeehouse fare but also offers innovative self-care items such as functional food and natural medicine herbs.
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t first glance, the interior of Soda Pharm looks like your typical coffeehouse: exposed brick wall, comfy chairs and couches that welcome lingering stays, and a variety of chalkboards displaying the seasonal menu and the daily coffee roast. But then, alongside the espresso and treats selection, you’ll notice some not-so-typical offerings: probiotic lemonade, elderberry handcrafted soda, and a fire cider shooter. Welcome to Soda Pharm, where the old-fashioned pharmacy soda fountain concept is reborn — this time with the modern twist of innovative self-care through functional food and natural medicinal herbs. Dawn Combs and her husband, Carson, members of Marysville-based Union Rural Electric Cooperative, own the Marysville-based storefront apothecary. “We wanted to bring health to the level where you are — make it accessible in a way that hasn’t been done before,” says Combs, a certified herbalist who holds an M.A. in ethnobotany and is a nationally recognized functional food specialist. “We approach it from a completely nonjudgmental angle. You don’t want to give up your weekly Big Mac and fries? No problem. But let’s replace the Diet Coke with a healthy, tasty soda made with an herbal syrup that will help your digestion.”
well,” she says. “You can’t just focus on the physical only and expect to fully heal. It has to be more holistic: spiritual, psychological, and nutritional.” Dawn’s passion for health originated from her own struggles with infertility issues. Her quest for answers took her beyond the idea of eating vegetables and exercising to fully understanding the complex relationship between the modern environment and the human body, including reproductive health. Now the mother of two children, she’s poured her knowledge into articles, podcasts, an online study school, and three books on health and herbalism. She has been nationally recognized for her therapeutic honey spreads and other herbal products — all of which come from the Combses’ herb and honey farm, Mockingbird Meadows, also a URE member. “Our motto here at Soda Pharm is, ‘Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food,’” Combs says. “You’ll leave a little healthier than when you came in.” Soda Pharm, 123 N. Main St., Marysville, OH 43040. Fall hours are Tue.–Fri. 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 614-354-5163; https://mockingbirdmeadows.com/soda-pharm.
Whether it is the genuine sourdough bread, the syrup and seltzer sodas that are made to order right in front of you, or the medicinal product selection, Soda Pharm provides a unique and tasty space to explore health. The store shelves feature Dawn’s own herbal tinctures and syrups with names like “Happy” and “Revive,” honey-and-herb mixtures like “Focus,” and a selection of loose-leaf teas with labels that read, “Headache Ease,” “Good Night,” and “Swallowed Emotions.” “When I do a personal consult with my clients, I address not only the physical side but the emotional side as
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WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
On the prowl Bobcats make a comeback in Ohio’s rural forestland. STORY AND PHOTOS BY W.H. “CHIP” GROSS
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obcats were supposedly extirpated from Ohio by 1850, but that may not actually have been the case — especially in the extreme eastern part of the state, particularly Belmont County. “In talking to some real oldtimers here, they tell me there have always been bobcats around,” says Bryan Postlethwait. “Just more now.” A field supervisor for the Division of Wildlife, Postlethwait oversees state wildlife officers in six southeastern counties, and in doing so, he logs a lot of driving time in his 4-wheel-drive pickup truck. “Bobcats certainly aren’t behind every tree,” he says, “but in the last few years, I’ve lost count of the number I’ve seen while driving, both live ’cats and roadkills.” Bobcats were taken off the state-endangered list in 2014. At the time of delisting, the population in Ohio
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was about 1,000 individuals, and since that time, the bobcat population has continued to increase in both size and distribution. The main reason for the growth is that Ohio still has a large amount of ideal yet unfilled bobcat habitat. While the bobcat population is well established in southeastern and southern Ohio, bobcats continue to expand and repopulate areas in the northeastern and western parts of the state. In addition, bobcats from neighboring states are augmenting the Ohio population. Traci Keller, wildlife care assistant manager at Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center, located east of Cleveland in Lake County, knows bobcats well. The rehabilitation center has worked with half a dozen bobcats over the past seven years.
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www.ohiocoopliving.com “We are the only wildlife rehab facility in Ohio that works with bobcats, which we began doing in 2013,” says Keller. “Those first two cats, both females, were radio-collared prior to release as part of a study with the Division of Wildlife. We were able to track them for a year, and during that time, both had a litter of kittens. We also know through radio-telemetry data that one of the cats even swam the Muskingum River.” The last two cats that the center worked with — a male and female — were raised and then released back to the wild just this past May. I was fortunate to tag along that day to take the photos for this story. The two were found orphaned as 8-week-old kittens last fall in Belmont County. “They weighed just 2 pounds each when we received them and they definitely did not want anything to do with people — which is a good thing,” Keller says. “We began feeding them formula, which they lapped, then eventually added meat to their diet.” The bobcats were fed and cared for in a way that limited their exposure to humans. “We use specialized outdoor caging facilities with feeding chutes, and that helps us safely care for the cats with minimum human contact,” Keller says. “In fact, to keep them as wild as possible, we were not in direct contact with these last two bobcats for six months prior to their release.” The large cage where the cats were reared was outfitted with cameras so that caregivers could keep an eye on
them. There was also a webcam on the center’s website that allowed the public to check on them, too. The cats were released on a remote state wildlife area in Belmont County, an ideal habitat of dense forest with plenty of prey species and water nearby. They were not radio-collared but did have a microchip inserted beneath the skin at the base of the neck, so if ever found again, they can be individually identified. “It gave me goose bumps to watch them leave their transport crates and take their first steps back into the wild as adults,” Keller says. “After all our work with them over the past year, being able to return a pair of elusive apex predators back into the Ohio bobcat population is very exciting and rewarding.” W.H. “Chip” Gross (whchipgross@gmail.com) is Ohio Cooperative Living’s outdoors editor and a member of Consolidated Cooperative.
Lake Metroparks employees Becca Moseley and Traci Keller (left) and Division of Wildlife employees Jeff Porter and Bryan Postlethwait (right) transport bobcats for release.
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GOOD EATS
Hiding in plain sight Looking for ways to get folks to eat their veggies? Here are some dishes loaded with “hidden” vegetables that your family will gobble up — and they’ll come back for more. RECIPES AND PHOTOS BY CATHERINE MURRAY
PURPLE POWER SMOOTHIE Prep: 2 minutes | Servings: 4 2 cups chopped red cabbage 1 frozen banana 1 cup diced cucumber 6 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt ¼ cup water fresh blueberries for garnish 3 cups frozen blueberries In a blender or food processor, purée cabbage, cucumber, and water. Add frozen blueberries, frozen banana, and vanilla yogurt. Purée again until smooth. Garnish with fresh blueberries. To add more sweetness and a creamier texture, use an additional frozen banana. Per serving: 131 calories, 1 gram fat (0.5 gram saturated fat), 3 milligrams cholesterol, 38 milligrams sodium, 29 grams total carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 4 grams protein.
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CHEESE AND BACON SMUGGLERS Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Servings: 6 1 baking potato ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 turnip 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 parsnip 8 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped 1 zucchini 1 leek (white part only), sliced 1 cup panko bread crumbs 2 to 4 large eggs ½ cup flour sour cream or applesauce (optional) ½ teaspoon salt Note: Vegetables listed in this recipe can be mixed and matched depending on what you have on hand. Colby jack or Swiss cheese could be used in place of cheddar. Coarsely grate potato, turnip, parsnip, and zucchini. In small batches, take handfuls of the mixture and squeeze out excess liquid into the sink. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix in grated vegetables, cheddar, bacon, and leek, reserving some bacon and cheddar for garnish. Crack one egg into the mixture at a time, mixing until loose patties can be formed. Carefully drop a handful of vegetable mixture into a greased skillet over medium-high heat and flatten out with spatula. Cook in batches, spaced 1 inch apart, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until goldenbrown and crispy. Top with extra crumbled bacon, cheddar, sour cream, or applesauce, if desired. Per serving: 402 calories, 16.5 grams fat (5.5 grams saturated fat), 156 milligrams cholesterol, 1,099 milligrams sodium, 39 grams total carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 24 grams protein.
FAMILY-STYLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Servings: 6 8 ounces white mushrooms ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¾ cup mashed sweet potato 1 egg 1 pound ground turkey 2 cups fresh spinach 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 teaspoon garlic powder 32-ounce jar pasta sauce ½ teaspoon salt 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked ½ cup bread crumbs Note: If you’re not so sure about hiding vegetables in both the meatballs and the sauce, try out one at a time. Meatballs can be made ahead in batches and frozen for up to 3 months. Preheat oven to 425 F. Grind mushrooms in a food processor. Transfer to a large, dry skillet, sprinkle with a dash of salt (optional), and sauté mushrooms on medium-high for 3 to 5 minutes to remove some of the moisture. Set aside and let cool. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix mushrooms, sweet potato, ground turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Create 20 to 25 1½-inch meatballs; space evenly on a baking sheet with edges and bake until fully cooked through, about 20 minutes. In a food processor, purée spinach and cauliflower. Steam in large skillet with a few tablespoons of water for about 5 minutes. Add pasta sauce and meatballs to skillet; stir and cook until heated through. Top pasta with meatballs and sauce. Serve sprinkled with cheese, if desired. Per serving: 548 calories, 16 grams fat (3.5 grams saturated fat), 153 milligrams cholesterol, 1,050 milligrams sodium, 68 grams total carbohydrates, 7 grams fiber, 36 grams protein.
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SUPERHERO OATMEAL Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 6 to 8 hours | Servings: 8 4 cups rolled oats 2 large carrots, peeled ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup chopped dates or raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups milk or alternative milk ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon ground cloves walnuts, diced apple, dates, or raisins (optional toppings) ½ teaspoon salt 2 large apples, peeled Coat inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Grate apples and carrots in a food processor or hand grater. Place all ingredients into slow cooker (except for toppings); stir well to combine. Cover with lid and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. If desired, serve topped with walnuts, diced apple, dates, or raisins. Per serving: 274 calories, 4 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat), 5 milligrams cholesterol, 195 milligrams sodium, 53 grams total carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.
Have you tried one of our recipes? Do you have a recipe to share with other Ohio co-op members? Visit the Member Interactive page on www.ohiocoopliving.com to find recipes submitted by our readers and upload yours.
www.ohiocoopliving.com While you’re there, see a video of a couple of these tasty dishes being prepared.
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We would like to thank the following for their generosity in supporting our efforts to fight blood cancers at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2020 virtual Light the Night Walk:
Gold Sponsors Tom and Mary Beth Alban National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
N.F. Mansuetto & Sons, Inc. George V. Hamilton, Inc.
Silver Sponsors James Alban
Donna Cole
American Oncology
F&M Mafco
The Community Foundation of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives
Patrick and Nancy O’Loughlin
National Renewables Cooperative Organization
One Source Advisors Tri-State Coating and Machine
Bronze Sponsors Artina Promotional Products Frank and Jill Carsonie Cleveland Pump and Repair Services Martin and Claire Dasler Doe Weldon Trucking Kurt Helfrich Patrick and Julie Higgins Highland Consulting Gordan and Trudy Iseminger Tom Kain Randy Keefer Rick and Wendy Lemonds
Louis and Barbara Lukancic Nick Mascia Paul and Jayne McKnight Dwight and Denise Miller Moly-Cop USA Neumann Company Ron Overstreet/Worthington DQ Jim Palmisano Bill Roberts Steve Rowe Neal and Erin Shah Niranjan and Vina Shah
Thank you!
Your support was critical as our company exceeded its ambitious goal of $50,000 raised for this year’s event. 18 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • NOVEMBER 2020
CO N N E CT I O N S
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CANVAS Life has changed dramatically and swiftly this year, and it’s more important than ever that we communicate with our members accurately and artfully. Yes, you read that correctly: I just referred to communicating as art. However, I can’t take the credit. Earlier this year, I recall reading an article where the author uses the word to describe communications. The rationale is that, like artwork, communication begins with a blank canvas on which you place your message. That canvas can come in many forms, including digital, virtual, and even the phone and plain, oldfashioned paper. If we want to get creative, we could think of other, less-traditional canvases, like a birthday cake, a corn maze, or the wide blue sky above us. Consolidated’s challenge is to choose the right canvas that works best for the particular information we happen to be communicating and to ensure that we’re also delivering it in a format that is easy for our members to receive and review.
The co-op’s diverse canvases For the most part, our internal meetings, including our trustee meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month, are now virtual. The word “Zoom” is now a euphemism for “meeting,” and Zoom has become a new canvas we use to communicate internally. Through a combination of Zoom, email, our internal website, and the phone, it’s business as usual for Consolidated’s employees, management team, and trustees. I’m proud of our team for their efficient and effective communication during this challenging year. Fortunately, unlike the world during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, technology is pervasive throughout today’s society. We may be in the midst of a worldwide health crisis, but we have the canvases, or tools, to talk to each other wherever we are. One of the most effective ways Consolidated uses technology to keep members in the loop is through a series of live webinars we launched in the fourth quarter of 2018. We try our best to host them quarterly. They have become a practical canvas for sharing news and information to a large group. In addition to the webinars, another canvas we use is SmartHub, an online bill payment portal that operates like a dashboard for your Consolidated accounts. SmartHub
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also has a messenger feature that delivers time-sensitive information quickly during events like the pandemic or weather-related emergencies. If you’re not already on SmartHub, please visit our website and sign up. Other tools that serve as our canvases include the magazine you’re reading right now and E-News, an online newsletter. Consolidated also has a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The very best way to stay connected to the co-op is to make sure we have your current email address on file so we can reach you with important news or information. If you need to update your contact information, give us a call at 800-421-5863 or email service@consolidated.coop. We promise that your contact information will be used always only for our own official business.
Your voice matters It’s not only important for Consolidated to tell members about the co-op’s various programs, services, and events, but we also want to know what’s on your minds. One of the primary means we use to take the pulse of the co-op’s membership is an annual, random sample survey conducted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). This survey helps us learn what we’re doing right, the areas we need to work on, and which products and services you find most helpful or want to see added to the co-op’s portfolio of offerings. We understand that not everyone can or wants to post on social media or respond to survey questions online or by phone, but there are other options for communicating with us. Simply email us at service@ consolidated.coop or send us a note by regular U.S. mail. If you need to talk with us immediately, never hesitate to pick up the phone and call. The co-op is here to serve, and there are plenty of blank canvases that exist to carry your and our messages forward so that we can meaningfully engage with each other. Finally, I can’t end this column without wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving. It’s an understatement to say that things have been challenging this year. But the Consolidated family remains steadfast. And for this, my heart is ever grateful. If I could, with the sky as my canvas, I would rent a plane and skywrite in big, bold letters to all of our members, “YOU ARE AWESOME!”
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GIVING BACK
YOUR PENNIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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ver the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Consolidated’s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We’ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op. Over the past few months, like so many of you, we’ve risen to meet new challenges and strengthen the safety net for our community, particularly for those who are most vulnerable. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made numerous adjustments to programs and operations to maintain business continuity while staying focused on the bigger mission of helping our consumer-members during this turbulent time. Now, with the holidays fast approaching, these recent events have made us pause and think about the role we play in our community. While our purpose is to provide safe and reliable energy to you, the members we serve, we have a greater mission — to be a catalyst for good.
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You’re probably aware of our Operation Round Up program, where we take donations from generous members like you who have “rounded up” the amount due on their electric bill to help organizations that benefit our communities. Because of your donations, at their September board meeting, The People Fund granted Lutheran Social Services $5,000 for the Thankfull Holiday Program. To learn more about participating in Operation Round Up or for information about applying for funding through The People Fund, visit the “About Us” section on www. consolidated.coop.
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HUGs for the holidays Do you know of someone who needs a hug? You can purchase a Holiday Utility Gift (HUG) and credit the utility account of any Consolidated Cooperative member of your choice. You can also choose to gift anonymously; Consolidated will allocate the funds to a member. HUGs are available for purchase throughout the year, but they are especially popular at holiday time. They can be purchased in any denomination. Please be prepared to provide the name and address of the HUG recipient when making your purchase. Forms can be printed and downloaded from Consolidated’s website, www.consolidated.coop, or call member services at 800-421-5863.
Help! I can’t pay my bill We understand hard times happen. If you need assistance with your utility bill, there are resources available to you. First and foremost, if you are having trouble or feel you will have trouble paying your Consolidated bill, reach out to us! We may be able to help you with payment arrangements or deferrals. Local organizations, such as churches, can sometimes offer community members assistance on paying their bills. There are also government assistance programs available that can help you manage your budget during times of financial hardship.
Need a helping hand locally? Call 211 211 is a simple, easy-to-remember number to call when you need help or access to human services. It’s a free, confidential, 24-hour service, so you get the help you need when you need it. Dialing 211 will immediately forward your call to your local 211 center, which will then direct you to the appropriate agency for: • Information about human service agencies • Crisis support • Food and shelter providers • Child care resources • Special services for seniors
PROTECTING OUR POLES Most of us drive by rows of utility poles every day. But how much do we really notice them? These often-overlooked watchmen play an important role in delivering reliable power to the members of Consolidated. That’s why it’s so critical for the co-op to protect and maintain these poles. Wind and storms have an obvious effect on utility poles, but also, excessive moisture, insects, and woodpeckers can cause poles to deteriorate. People can be harmful to poles as well, even if they don’t intend to. Anytime a nail, staple, or other fastener is attached, it creates an additional pathway for water and insects to access and weaken the pole. This is one of the primary reasons that it is illegal to attach anything other than authorized electrical equipment to a utility pole. Anything else — such as flags (permanent or temporary), advertisements, posters, deer stands, birdhouses, or basketball hoops — can lead to damage and will be removed by the cooperative’s employees. We appreciate you helping us to continue providing the safe and reliable power our members depend on. If you have questions or concerns about a Consolidated utility pole or a possibly illegal attachment to a pole, contact us at 800-421-5863.
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7 ways to save
Know Your Power Learn more, spend less.
Your recipe for energy savings Holiday meals are an important part of the celebrations you share with family and friends. All of that extra cooking and baking, however, can lead to a real postseason letdown after you see the added cost on your energy bill. These simple, cost-saving tips will help you enjoy the festivities while trimming your energy budget. • Preheat the oven to the exact temperature required; preheating is not necessary for foods that cook for several hours. • If you’ve got an oven window, take advantage of it! Opening the oven door wastes energy and lowers the temperature as much as 25 F. • Glass and ceramic baking dishes retain heat better than metal. If you cook with glass or ceramic dishes, you can reduce the oven temperature by 25 F. • Conserve energy by baking several batches of
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cookies or more than one pie at a time. • For stovetop cooking, match the size of the pan to the size of the burner; using a small pan on a large burner wastes energy. • Keep pots and pans covered to prevent heat loss and reduce cooking time. • Clean burners after every use. A clean burner heats more efficiently, using less energy. Slow cookers, electric skillets, and toaster ovens are great for heating leftovers and use a lot less energy than conventional ovens and stoves. Microwave ovens use 50% less energy than conventional ovens. To save energy, reheat holiday leftovers in the microwave instead of on the stove or in the oven.
Holiday lighting efficiency Holiday lights are one of the most visible aspects of the season. But have you ever wondered how much that colorful display adds to your energy bill? A number of lighting technologies are available, and comparing their operating costs can help you decide which option is best for decorating your home.
Holiday lighting options Three lighting types are commonly used in holiday displays: C-bulbs, miniature lights, and LEDs.
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C-bulbs. These traditional incandescent bulbs are bright and highly visible. C7 and C9 types are available. C9 bulbs are larger and draw slightly more power than C7 bulbs. Miniature lights. Mini lights use far less energy than C-bulbs and have become very popular. The main advantages of mini lights are their low energy use and low cost, although they are not very durable. LEDs. LEDs are long-lasting and highly energy efficient. Made from solid materials, these bulbs are safer and more durable than C-bulbs. LED lights are more expensive, although their price has come down in recent years, and they can last up to 40 years.
Comparing energy costs How much does each lighting option cost to operate? The answer varies, depending on the number of lights included and how long they are turned on. The following power comparison from energy.gov shows the estimated cost of lighting a 6-foot tree for the duration of the holiday season with different options: Incandescent C9 lights: $10 LED C9 lights: $0.27 Incandescent mini-lights: $2.74 LED mini-lights: $0.82 Due to their durability and lower operating costs, LEDs are quickly becoming the decorating option of choice in homes across the country. Remember that conservation is still the best option for minimizing energy costs. Turn off holiday lights late at night and when you are away from home. An automatic timer can optimize savings while adding convenience. With a little planning, you can have a dazzling display that’s barely visible on your energy bill.
Drive safely in the dark Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1. This means it starts to get darker earlier. As we set our clocks back by one hour in most areas of the country, remember to drive safely and stay alert. The time change means more time spent driving in lower light conditions, which is when the risk of accidents rises. The National Safety Council has found that traffic fatalities are three times higher after dark.
Set reminders When you change your clocks, it’s also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. This is a good habit to start, and it keeps your family safe!
Use caution with space heaters A space heater can be an effective way to warm up a chilly room, but it’s essential that you use it safely. If your space heater requires venting, make sure you have vented it to the outdoors. Always allow at least three feet of empty area around space heaters. Do your research on the costs of using a space heater — they can add significantly to your energy bill.
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HELP US LOOK FOR FORMER MEMBERS! In December 2016, Consolidated Electric Cooperative (now Consolidated Cooperative) paid out capital credits totaling more than $750,000. Checks were issued to current and former members, but many of these checks were returned (due to invalid addresses) and still remain unclaimed. According to Consolidated Cooperative’s Code of Regulations, if capital credits checks remain unclaimed after four years from the date of payment, the unclaimed
funds will be reallocated to active members following two consecutive notices in Ohio Cooperative Living magazine. This is the second notice; the first notice appeared in the October issue of Ohio Cooperative Living. Please note that members do not receive lump sum refund checks upon discontinuing service with Consolidated Cooperative.
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Beatrice A. Hicks (1919–1979) was an American engineer who pioneered the development of sensors in heating and cooling systems. Her trailblazing career and many achievements helped pave the way for women in engineering.
ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action What is ACRE? The Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE) is the political action committee of the nation’s electric cooperatives. For over 50 years, ACRE has been working to support candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives who understand and support electric cooperatives and their consumer-owners.
suggestions. You are free to contribute more or less than the suggested amounts, or not at all. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute.
How can I get involved? The cooperative business model relies heavily on members to take an active role in the success of the co-op. You are among 42 million Americans who can claim ownership in a not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility that provides electricity at cost. The ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action program is an opportunity for you to raise your voice and participate in the political process.
Can I really make a difference? Yes. Through ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action, you as a consumer-owner have the ability to join over 36,000 ACRE members who form a strong grassroots network dedicated to the long-term success of the electric cooperative program. Together we will continue to fight for a viable environment for electric cooperatives and the quality of life of the people and communities that cooperatives serve. For more information about the ACRE program, please contact Consolidated Cooperative. Contributions to ACRE are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to ACRE are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits contributions from foreign nationals who lack permanent resident status. Any contribution guidelines presented are merely
Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Electric cooperatives across Ohio join the nation this month in honoring veterans in the U.S. armed forces — America’s courageous protectors, defenders, and heroes. Not only do we acknowledge veterans’ dedication to our country, but we are truly grateful for the unique strengths and noble characteristics they bring to the cooperative network. Consolidated is thankful for the veterans who are a part of our team and our members who have also served. Please join us in honoring our nation’s heroes.
Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Keep cold air out to save energy. Seal air leaks around pipes and any gaps around chimneys and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets. Source: energy.gov
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FROM THE BOARDROOM
SEPTEMBER • Jaimey Burden, VP operations and safety, provided the safety report, including a list of internal/external trainings and incidents. • Michele Furlong, member services manager, presented information on summer assistance provided to electric members who qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
• Wallis asked for the board to approve employee benefits with minimal changes from 2020. Motion approved. • Adam Landon, general counsel, reviewed board policies 105 (trustee’s code of ethics), 106 (vacancies in the board of trustees), 112 (board of trustees qualifications), and 113 (election of officers).
• Mike Schuster, District 7 trustee, discussed applicants for the District 3 trustee vacancy. The search committee will interview candidates before a recommendation is made to the board. • Schuster also provided a report on the third-quarter People Fund applicants. • Doug Payauys, VP technical services, discussed technology projects, focusing on cybersecurity and compliance.
We need your help! We are looking for any historical facts that our members may have or know about Morrow Rural Electric or Delaware Rural Electric. If you have any knowledge of the cooperatives before they merged to form Consolidated Electric, please email us at editor@consolidated.coop.
• Tim Applegate, COO, provided a tentative schedule for 2020-2021 fiber-to-the-home deployment. • Teri Wallis, CFO/CHRO, presented a financial update for all four services. Year-to-date net margins: electric $1.9M; natural gas $91K; propane $64K; fiber $183K. • Wallis discussed the impact of COVID-19 on financials, showing a decrease in accounts with a balance over 90 days old from 5.93% in July to 4.31% in August.
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STAYING IN THE GAME
Ohio AgrAbility helps disabled farmers keep doing the work they love. BY MARGARET BURANEN
N
ineteen-year-old Kane Lewis’ life changed instantly on Nov. 16, 2019. While he was on a hunting trip, he had a seizure that caused him to fall from his tree stand — breaking his back and leaving him paralyzed.
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The fall was devastating for the Wilmington College student, a fifthgeneration farmer. At the hospital, Lewis wondered how he would be able to take over the family farm in West Portsmouth. He has only one
sibling, who does not farm, so “it’s definitely on my shoulders,” he says. Shortly after spinal surgery, doctors and therapists told him about Ohio AgrAbility. Like AgrAbility in other states, Ohio AgrAbility is a partnership between a land grant university (in this case, Ohio State University) and a nonprofit (Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati), funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
PHOTO BY MATT LEWIS
Working with state agencies, AgrAbility helped Lewis get a lift to put him on farm machinery, an Action Trackchair that will go over any terrain, and an automatic barn door opener.
A fall left Kane Lewis paralyzed, with his ability to take over the family farm in doubt, but Ohio AgrAbility and its rural rehabilitation specialist, Rachel Jarman, helped him obtain accessibility equipment that has allowed him to keep working.
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“AgrAbility has given me so much more freedom than I could have expected,” Lewis says. “I didn’t [have to] slow down.” Just a month and a week after his accident, Lewis was back in college, where his classmates raised $13,000 to buy him an electric wheelchair to get around campus easily. By spring, he was back planting corn and soybeans.
Ohio AgrAbility helped Jeff Austin and his wife, Kristi, after a tumor crushed his spinal cord and left him paralyzed below the waist.
“Our goal is to help farmers continue to do what they love to do and to live independently,” says Dee Jepsen, Ohio AgrAbility’s program director. Jeff Austin, a third-generation farmer, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Harrod, Ohio. Back in April 2013, he had just gotten a new combine and was eagerly anticipating the fall harvest so he could put it to use. But that July, a cancerous tumor crushed his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed below the waist. Austin’s first thought was that he would never drive that combine again. He worried about how he would support his four children. “The doctors called it a ‘nontraumatic spinal cord injury,’” says his wife, Kristi, “but it was pretty traumatic for us.” That September, Austin’s dad, Gary, and a family friend, Gene McClure, visited the AgrAbility tent at Farm Science Review. The brochures and information they brought back gave Austin hope.
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AgrAbility worked with state agencies to secure funding for the lift that he now uses to get onto several farm machines. With his Action Trackchair, “I can stand up to repair equipment and go anywhere on the farm.” To Austin, AgrAbility “means getting back my independence, having the freedom to go where I want to go. It’s given me a sense of freedom and purpose.” Continued on page 26
Jeff Austin uses his Standing Action Trackchair to help him perform routine maintenance and light repair and has a custom lift by Life Essentials for easy access to his farm truck.
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After back surgery, Len Vondenhaar (left) was unable to get around the farm he works with his son, Alan (right) and his grandson, Adam, until a tip from Adam led him to get assistance from Ohio AgrAbility.
Ohio AgrAbility worked with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) to get Vonderhaar a lift, a camera, and other attachments to make driving the combine safer and easier. He also has a scooter that helps him go from building to building on the farm. “I can’t say enough about how much OOD and AgrAbility have helped me — not only with physical help, but mentally, to do what I like to do,” Vonderhaar says. Continued from page 25
Len Vonderhaar has similar praise for the program. “AgrAbility prolonged my life, because I’m now able to do things that I couldn’t do, and I have a greater outlook on life,” he says. With his son and grandson, he raises corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay near Camden, Ohio. One of their farm’s grain bins is powered by Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. Vonderhaar needed back surgery to fuse five of his vertebrae, and it left him unable to do the farming work he had always done. He could walk only short distances, and climbing aboard his combine was nearly impossible. His grandson, Adam, an Ohio State graduate, remembered learning about AgrAbility in a farm safety course, and he urged his grandfather to reach out.
At Ohio AgrAbility, “we’re advocates, we’re connectors,” explains Rachel Jarman, rural rehabilitation coordinator. “I can help [vocational rehabilitation] counselors understand why a farmer needs this equipment, help them understand the farmer’s job and what challenges he has.” She says that a serious disability or accident “is crushing to a farmer. I’m their lifeline to getting back to what they need to be doing. It’s really rewarding to see how happy and grateful they are.” “This is our 11th year of USDA grant funding,” says Laura Akgerman, Ohio AgrAbility’s disability services coordinator. “Since 2009, we have helped about 400 farmers — and that’s not including the thousands of people we interact with briefly, with a quick phone call or when they stop by our booth at a farming event.” For additional information, visit agrability.osu.edu or call 614-292-0622.
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Treasure hunt Legends of buried booty stoke imagination and curiosity. BY KEVIN WILLIAMS
W
e all know that Ohio is full of treasures. From Cincinnati chili to Cedar Point to the hollows of Hocking Hills, the gems gleam. Legends abound, however, of treasure in the more traditional sense — buried or stashed around the Ohio countryside. From legends of James Dillinger stashing away money to Civil War gold, Ohio is crawling with tales of buried treasure. After sifting through scores of Ohio tales, we found five we think are the most compelling.
Stark treasure It was 1755, and the French had been trying desperately to repel attacks by the British on Fort Duquesne, France’s outpost in Pittsburgh. Fearing the fort’s imminent fall (it actually held out until 1758), some French soldiers started
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Jared Shank, a member of the Dayton Diggers, still ventures out occasionally to check out a new tip on the location of the lost Shawnee silver.
to evacuate valuables from Fort Duquesne — including a hoard of gold and silver used for military payroll. The British pursued, and about halfway to Fort Detroit, with the Redcoats gaining on them, the French reportedly buried everything right there on the spot — around the present-day site of Minerva, in Stark County — with a plan to return later to retrieve the riches. Unfortunately, the terrain makes their directions difficult to follow and, despite numerous attempts, no treasure has ever been found. Roger Bartley, a Minerva historian who has sought the treasure, thinks it’s still out there somewhere. “Treasure hunters come through a couple of times a year,” he says. “They all have their own theories.”
Shawnee silver According to Shawnee and frontiersmen lore, there’s a stash of priceless silver somewhere near the Little Miami River in Greene County. Or it could be farther north. Or east. That’s the problem: The history of the silver stash is a little hazy. While there are variations on the tale, Ohio resident and treasure hunter Jared Shank, a member of the Dayton Diggers treasure-hunting club, says that when the Shawnee were preparing to flee after the Battle of Pickaway near present-day Springfield, they gathered all their silver — they used it in trading, and some estimates say they had more than a ton — and buried it near the Little Miami River to keep it out of the hands of Gen. George Rogers Clark, who was in pursuit. “The first portion they buried in a small pit; they just threw everything into a hole, covered it with brush, and burned it,” he says. “Warriors buried the other part of it near the river.” Shank says as time has passed, many people have speculated about where all the silver is buried, and the Shawnee, who no longer have a presence in Ohio, have expressed interest in it if it’s ever found.
The Bridge family pot of gold In 1995, Popular Mechanics caused a stir in Preble County by including a
well-known local treasure tale in a list of Top 5 stories of hidden riches. As legend has it, sometime in the 1790s, the Bridge family buried an iron cooking pot filled with at least $100,000 in gold coins on their farm southwest of Eaton. Local historian Stephen Pope told the Dayton Daily News in 1995 that the story of the hidden treasure crops up every 15 years or so, but the treasure remains elusive.
Gallia County river treasure The pre-Civil War Ohio River was often lawless, yet laden with valuable commerce, which made the rural stretches in southeast Ohio, with its hidden coves and bluffs, irresistible to pirates who are rumored to have stashed treasures in caches along the river. They are also known to have scuttled a riverboat or two. Treasure hunters to this day report finding gold and silver coins washing up near the town of Cheshire from a sunken riverboat, but the source has never been located.
Dillinger’s money Outlaw James Dillinger and his gang crisscrossed Ohio in the 1930s, robbing banks and generally sowing terror. One of Dillinger’s associates, James Pierpont, used his family farm outside of Leipsic as a base from which to launch dozens of bank robberies across northwest Ohio, and the gang used the farm as a stash house. There’s also rumored to be $825,000 of Dillinger money buried on a farm near Jackson, where a former associate lived.
If you dig Searching for treasure with a metal detector isn’t as easy as just powering up the device and digging; there’s a lot to consider: • Many park systems — like Montgomery’s Five Rivers MetroParks — don’t allow metal detectors in parks. Others, such as Cuyahoga County’s park system, require a permit. Franklin County MetroParks does allow metal-detecting. Bottom line: check the rules. • If you go on private land, get permission from the landowner or else you are trespassing. • Theft of artifacts from private property and transporting them across state lines may also be a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection Act, a federal law. • Watch out for utilities. PUCO has a pretty robust enforcement, so be alert for buried pipes and utility lines.
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Holiday Gift Guide BY DAMAINE VONADA
You’ve been earning and learning in your pajamas, so why not do your holiday shopping in them, too? Artisans, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs throughout Ohio produce a wide range of exceptional items that you can buy online or by telephone. No mask is needed, and you’ll be giving twice — once to family and friends and again to Ohio’s economy.
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Antiquation, Medina
7Thirty8 Apparel, Zanesfield
Designer Eric Schultz creates rustic and highly original home décor from reclaimed wood and metal. His Ohio-shaped cutouts cleverly showcase both materials and can be made to your specifications. If you like his style but don’t know what to choose, Antiquation offers gift cards that come in a string-drawn burlap sack. 330-722-4339.
Designer and screen printer Matt Overholt makes every T-shirt, hoodie, and sweatshirt that he sells. People love the softness and quality of his garments, and Matt’s Ohio Adventure Club line combines state-themed graphics with his love of the outdoors. He also takes custom orders, and for special events, his food truck-inspired mobile print shop serves up made-to-order tees and tote bags. apparelby7thirty8@gmail.com.
www.shoptheant.com
www.7thirty8apparel.com
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Blue Jacket Dairy, Bellefontaine Angel and Jim King not only turn local cow and goat milk into artisan cheeses but also give their products names — like Hull’s Trace, a semi-hard cheddar — that reference Ohio history. Their fresh cheese curds come in several yummy flavors; Gretna Grillin’ tastes like a toasted cheese sandwich without the bread, and spreadable Cranberry Quark glides onto crackers for an easy appetizer. 937-292-7327.
www.bluejacketdairy.com
Copper Moon Studio, Holland Led by Stacy and Dan Owen, the artists at Copper Moon Studio excel at creating fun and functional items — including clocks, coasters, and suncatchers — from metal and fused glass. Their “Family Is Forever Tree” is a customer favorite that features a plasmacut steel tree with multicolored glass leaf magnets that you can personalize with names and dates. 419-867-0683.
Dietsch Brothers, Findlay Making fine chocolates and ice cream for generations, the Dietsch family operates two landmark sweet shops in Findlay, where their famous chocolate-covered pretzels and exclusive Snowballs — vanilla cream dipped in dark chocolate and hand-rolled in coconut — are sold year-round. Dietsch’s Candy Cane Bark is ideal for stuffing stocking, but be advised: Its scrumptious brittles — peanut, coconut, and sea salt caramel — are available only from mid-October to Christmas. 419-422-4474; 419-423-3221.
www.coppermstudio.com www.dietschs.com
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Just Pizzelles, Cortland
Lisa Inglert Jewelry, Cincinnati
Pizzelles are a beloved Christmas cookie in Italy, but Christina Benton offers more than the traditional flavors of anise, vanilla, amaretto, and lemon. She bakes the world’s largest selection of pizzelles — more than 90 different kinds ranging from Apple Butter to White Chocolate Raspberry. Her holiday assortments include handwritten gift cards and festive flavor options such as Candy Cane, Gingerbread, and Sugar Plum. 330-638-8707.
Customers call Lisa Inglert’s necklaces, bracelets, and earrings “happy jewelry,” because her vibrant colors and whimsical designs brighten their day whenever they wear them. Joking that she plays with fire in her studio, Lisa handcrafts dazzling glass beads that she envelops in sterling silver and goldfilled metal. Her bestselling collection — Secret Garden — features enchanting butterflies, bees, and blossoms. 513-252-3453.
www.justpizzelles.com
www.lisainglertjewelry.com
Lucky Levi’s Leather, Logan At his workshop in the Hocking Hills, leatherworker and South Central Power Company member Jerry Swank expertly crafts Old West holsters and gun belts year-round. At Christmas, he makes splendidlooking stockings from suede and vegetable-tanned leather. Available in various colors, the stockings can be personalized and are sturdy enough to hold plenty of goodies ... or lumps of coal. 740-380-6190. www.luckylevisleather.com
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Melody Elizabeth, Hamilton Melody Elizabeth Doyel has been sewing since age 7. She loves antique textiles and is a fashion aficionado. Doyel employs those traits to transform vintage needlepoints and tapestries into handbags and totes. Add leather backings and feminine details like bejeweled ribbons, tassel fringe, and rhinestone closures, and — voila! — her items are durable, beautiful, and unique. 513-907-1752. www.melodyelizabeth.com
Michael’s Artisan Chocolates, Bexley Since chocolatier Michael Gillam specializes in little works of edible art, it’s no surprise that customers often say his Belgian chocolates look almost too pretty to eat. Michael’s vividly colored pecan turtles truly are eye candy, and his spicy caramel collection — handmade soft caramel infused with ghost chili and other peppers — delivers a sweet-spicy flavor combination like no other chocolate. 614-558-1190.
www.michaelsartisanchocolates.com
Packer Creek Pottery, Genoa and Perrysburg Holiday cheer takes on a whole new meaning with Packer Creek Pottery’s bright and boldly colored majolica. Founder Jan Pugh and owner/artist Julie Harbal produce imaginatively patterned pieces — including realistic cabbage leaf platters and bowls in red and green — at their Genoa studio and display their gorgeous wares at galleries in Genoa and Perrysburg. 419-855-3858; 419-806-1355.
www.packercreekpottery.com
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Prospect Jam Co., Cincinnati Owner Emily Hutton crafts jam and marmalade from locally grown fruits and organic cane sugar and takes pride in using the traditional French method of small batches cooked in copper pots. Her repertoire of innovative flavors includes Black Currant Preserves with Bergamot and Dark Chocolate, Strawberry Jam with Rosemary and Terroir Gin, Blood Orange Marmalade with Rye Whiskey and Vanilla Bean, and Yuletide favorite Red Pear with Gingerbread Spice and Molasses.
www.prospectjamco.com
STEM Handmade Soap, Lakewood and Shaker Heights Using natural ingredients and formulations developed in-house, owners Dave Willet and Steve Meka make wonderfully aromatic artisan soaps, body butters, and bath bombs. Holiday scents include Sugar Plum and Frankincense and Myrrh, but for a one-of-a-kind gift, get their six-pack of beer soap. It’s made from local microbrews and includes an IPA, lager, pilsner, stout, hefeweizen, and lambic. 216-505-553.
www.stemsoaps.com
The Fat Cat Factory, Parma Forget about trite and tiresome tomato-shaped pincushions. Kathleen Schmid sews pincushions with personality. Based on her fat cat, Spooky, Kathleen’s original patterns include animals, occupations, hobbies, and holidays, and with their weighted bottoms and large bellies, her pincushions are practical as well as playful. Tip: Her new Plague Doctor pincushion makes a perfect 2020 memento. thefatcatfactory www.etsy.com/shop/thefatcatfactory @gmail.com.
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The Happy Groundhog Studio, Cincinnati
White Collar Woodsmen, Monroe
Groundhogs and narwhals and owls, oh my! Art Academy of Cincinnati graduate Melissa Bracken hand-stitches cute and cuddly stuffed creatures and pillows made from eco-friendly felts and upcycled sweaters. Everything Melissa creates — even her three-eyed monsters — has a small red heart that signifies the love she puts into her work.
In 2015, Patrick Gorden made his first scented beard oil for the groomsmen at his wedding. Today, he and his wife, Sarah, hand-make an entire line of affordable beard oils and waxes that smell great and feel luxurious. White Collar Woodsmen’s signature gift set features five popular scents — including After the Storm, a refreshing blend of jasmine, lemon, and rosemary — handsomely packaged in a charred wine box or crate. 937-514-1295.
www.TheHappyGroundhogStudio.com www.whitecollarwoodsmen.com
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NOV. 20–DEC. 31 – Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Sun.–Thur. 3–8 p.m., Fri./ Sat. 3–9 p.m. Over 1 million lights, the award-winning Big Tree, and more than 200 illuminated animal images. 419-385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org. NOV. 25 – Holiday Lights Grand Illumination, downtown Sidney, 6 p.m. www.sidneyalive.org/events. NOV. 27–JAN. 3 – North Pole Express, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Fri./Sat. 5:30–9:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $4; under 13, $3. Hop on board our quarter-scale locomotive for a trip through a winter wonderland of
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sparkling lights and festive decorations. See operating model trains and hundreds of decorated trees, plus a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on select days. 419-4232995 or www.nworrp.org. NOV. 28–JAN. 1 – Blaze of Lights Festival, N. Main St., Bluffton, 5–8 p.m. Free. Celebrate the season with holiday lights and vintage folk art displays, food and shopping, entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, and train rides for the kids. Opening parade on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. 419-369-2985 or www.explorebluffton.com. DEC. 5 – Winter Wonderland Parade and Christmas of Yesteryear, downtown Sidney. The downtown is all dressed up and lit up for your enjoyment, with shopping, horse and carriage rides, and an evening parade, complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Reason for the Season lighting ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m., parade at 7:30 p.m. 937-658-6945 or www. sidneyalive.org. DEC. 5–6, 12 – Christmas Open House, Logan County History Center, 521 E. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, 1–5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. The 1906 neoclassical Orr Mansion is beautifully decorated
NOV. 24–JAN. 9 – Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville. Free. Over 150 unique, life-size nutcrackers in an outdoor display with lights and music. Market open on weekends. 740-283-1787 or www.steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com. NOV. 27–DEC. 30 – Deck the Hall: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Over 1 million lights illuminate the estate in a spectacular display, and the historic Manor House is decorated in style for the season. See website for times and updated event information. NOV. 12–15 – Northeast Ohio PierogiFest, Cuyahoga 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org/events. Co. Fgds., 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, Thur./Fri. 5–9 NOV. 27–DEC. 27 – Drive-Thru Holiday Lights, p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Polish Medina Co. Fgds., 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, Fri.–Sun. food and music festival featuring a selection from the 6–10 p.m. www.mainstreetmedina.com. area’s best places for authentic Polish cuisine, Polish NOV. 28, DEC. 5 – Christmas in the Alpaca Barn, beer, authentic Polish dancers, shopping bazaar, and 16800 Cowley Rd., Grafton, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Come kids’ activities. Find us on Facebook. enjoy an up-close and personal look at these NOV. 16–DEC. 31 – Holidays at the Mansion, wonderful peaceful creatures. Shop for unique Victorian House Museum, 484 Wooster Rd., gifts at the Farm Store. 440-477-4300 or www. Millersburg, Sun.– Fri. 1–4 p.m., Sat. 1–8 p.m. ourlittleworldalpacas.com. Tour the 28-room mansion, transformed into NOV. 29 – Reverse Holiday Parade of Lights, a holiday wonderland. 330-674-0022, www. Medina Co. Fgds., Community Center parking lot, 735 holmeshistory.com/events, or www.facebook.com/ Lafayette Rd., Medina, 6–9 p.m. The annual event has VictorianHouseMuseum. been altered because of coronavirus precautions: The NOV. 20 – Window Wonderland, downtown parade floats will be parked and stationary, while the Wooster, 6:30–9 p.m. Free. Horse-drawn carriage audience drives past. www.mainstreetmedina.com. rides, decorated storefront windows, Santa DEC. 3 – “Women and Philanthropy: The Monied descending from the rooftop, hot chocolate, live Women of Cleveland and Their Impact,” presented reindeer, lights, and holiday activities. 330-262-6222 by Cleveland History Center, 7–8:30 p.m. via Zoom. or www.mainstreetwooster.org. Dr. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, visiting professor at Case NOV. 20–22 – Medina Candlelight Walk, downtown Western Reserve University, will examine the role of Medina. Community Christmas tree, lights and the Wade family women and their milieu in shaping decorations, shopping, visits with Santa, photo ops, late 19th-century Cleveland. RSVP information and over 2,000 luminaries. “Run, Santa, Run!” 5K fun available at www.wrhs.org/events/cleveland-civicsrun Nov. 22. www.mainstreetmedina.com. history-series-women-philanthropy.
for the holidays, and the hallways are lined with decorated Christmas trees. Musical entertainment and kids’ crafts. 937-593-7557, www.loganhistory.org, or www.facebook.com/logancountyhistorycenter. DEC. 10 – A Presidential Christmas, Hayes Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, 1337 Hayes Ave., Fremont. Outdoor tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., with refreshments to follow (free). Horse-drawn sleigh rides 5:30–7:30 p.m. ($5.50 for ages 3 and over). Museum and the “Hayes Train Special” model train display will be open till 8 p.m. ($5–$13, under 6 free). 419-3322081 or www.rbhayes.org. DEC. 10–23 – Winter Wonderland Light Display, Sandusky Co. Fgds., 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont, 6–8 p.m. Display is drive-through only this year. $5 per vehicle. Food items accepted for donation to food pantry. 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com. DEC. 12 – “Bells, Brass, and Bows,” 7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. The Lima Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present their beloved holiday concert featuring traditional favorites and holiday singalongs, 419-2225701 or www.limasymphony.com.
DEC. 4 – Historic Downtown Church Walking Tour, 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, 5–8 p.m. Start the tour at your leisure; no reservations required. At each church, participants can sing a Christmas carol, hear a bit of the church’s history, and admire their Christmas decorations. 330-262-6222 or www. mainstreetwooster.org. DEC. 4–13 – Candlelight Holiday Tours of Malabar Farm, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, Fri./Sat. 4–8 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Tour Louis Bromfield’s Big House, all decked out for the holiday. Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider. You might even see Santa himself! 419892-2784 or www.malabarfarm.org/events. DEC. 5 – Christmas Down on the Farm, Tis the Season and Schrock’s Amish Farm, 4363 St. Rte. 39, Berlin. Bring the family out for sleigh rides, gingerbread house decorating, Christmas cookies, and more. 330893-3604 or www.schrocksvillage.com. DEC. 5 – Sights and Sounds of Christmas: Nutcracker Magic Parade, downtown Steubenville, noon–1 p.m. M any floats and dancers will feature nutcracker-themed decorations and characters, and some of our life-size Village Nutcrackers will be making special appearances! www.facebook.com/ SteubenvilleChristmasParade. DEC. 5–23 – Holiday Lantern Tours, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 5:40–9 p.m. $12– $20. Take a lantern-lit tour of the Village and visit the historic houses, decorated for the season. Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Christmas as celebrated in the 19th-century Western Reserve. Tours depart every 20 minutes. Dress appropriately for this indoor/outdoor activity. Reservations required! 330-666-3711 ext.1720, halereservations@wrhs.org, or www.wrhs.org/events.
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NOV. 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, wine, and an evening of lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Restricted seating because of COVID precautions, early reservations are recommended. 513-385-9309 or vinokletwinery@ fuse.net. NOV. 20–22 – Christkindlmarkt, Germania Park, 3529 West Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Fri. 5–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. $3, under 13 free. The oldest and most authentic German Christmas market in the region. http:// germaniasociety.com/christkindlmarkt. NOV. 21 – Hometown Holiday Horse Parade, S. Broadway, Greenville, 7 p.m. The lighted parade
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includes horse-drawn carriages, wagons, riders, and buggies. Voted Best Community Parade for 2019 by readers of Ohio magazine. 937-548-4998 or www.downtowngreenville.org. NOV. 22 – Farm Toy Show, Champaign Co. Fgds., 384 Park Ave., Urbana, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $2. 937-826-4201. NOV. 26–DEC. 31 – Light Up Middletown, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, 6–10 p.m. daily. A drive-through fantasy light display. See Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday evening, 7–9 p.m. www.lightupmiddletown.org. NOV. 27–DEC. 27 – Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 St. Rte. 41, Troy, Fri./Sat. 6–10 p.m., Sun. 6–9 p.m. $10 per car, $15 per van. Be transported into a winter wonderland filled with over 60 animated light displays. The 1.25mile driving tour takes you through the woods, down charming farm lanes, and past the historic Knoop Homestead aglow with lights. www. homegrowngreat.com. NOV. 27 – Hometown Holiday and Grand Illumination, downtown Troy, 5–8:30 p.m. Children of all ages enjoy visits with Santa in the Santa House, carriage rides, holiday music, hot cocoa and refreshments, shopping at our local merchants, and, of course, the lighting of the
Christmas tree (6:45 p.m.). 937-339-5455 or www. troymainstreet.org. DEC. 4 – Christmas on the Green, downtown Piqua, 6–9 p.m. Community caroling, horsedrawn carriage rides, children’s activities, and live entertainment. 937-773-9355 or www. mainstreetpiqua.com. DEC. 4–6 – Christmas in the Village, downtown Waynesville. Shopping, dining, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and choirs, costumed characters, a heated entertainment tent, and daily visits from Santa Claus. 513-897-8855 or www. waynesvilleohio.com. DEC. 5 – Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Festival, downtown Lebanon, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Parades at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. Find us on Facebook: @lebanoncarriageparade. DEC. 5 – Piqua Holiday Parade, downtown Piqua, 2–3 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with an old-fashioned hometown parade. Kids can visit with Santa afterward in the lobby of the Fort Piqua Plaza. www.mainstreetpiqua.com. DEC. 12–13 – Dayton Christkindlmarkt, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12–4 p.m. Celebrate the centuries-old Christmas market tradition that originated in Germany. 937-2239013 or www.daytongermanclub.org.
create your own memories than an overnight trip to Ohio Amish Country. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your sweetshopping, stock up for holiday meals or enjoy an old fashioned backroad adventure.
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NOV. 8 – Echoes in Time Theatre Drive-In: “Military,” Ohio History Center and Ohio Village parking lot, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 1 and 3:30 p.m. $10 per car. Enjoy back-to-back performances from the safety and comfort of your car! Featuring “The Truth About Hangar 18,” “Courage in the Skies: The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen,” and “The ‘Meat Grinder’ War — The Korean Conflict.” 614-297-2300 or www.ohiohistory.org/participate/event-calendar.
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THROUGH JAN. 1 – Dickens Victorian Village, downtown Cambridge. Stroll the streets to view scenes depicting life in 1850s England, featuring life-sized, handmade mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. Many Village activities have been curtailed due to coronavirus concerns; check website for updates. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com. THROUGH JAN. 1 – Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show, Cambridge, 5:30–9 p.m. nightly. Four different light and music shows performed each evening. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com.
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NOV. 14 – Holiday Artfest, Welcome Center, 205 N. 5th St., Zanesville, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Art for display and sale includes glass, sculpture, paintings, photography, mixed media, collage, wood, felt, fabric, and other handmade art items. 919-621-9732, studiome. artsupplystore@gmail.com, or www.artcoz.org. NOV. 28 – Small Business Saturday, Pickerington, 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Support your local businesses by shopping at the Village. 614-321-8221 or www. pickeringtonvillage.com. NOV. 28–29 – Scott Antique Market, Ohio Expo Ctr., Bricker and Celeste Bldgs., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission; $5 parking. 800 exhibit booths. info@scottantiquemarket.com or www. scottantiquemarkets.com. DEC. 5, 12 – Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony, Roscoe Village, Main Stage, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, 6 p.m. Free. Begins at the base of the 35-foot tree. Light your candle and sing “Silent Night”
with other guests as you celebrate this heartwarming holiday tradition. 740-622-7644, 800-877-1830, or www.roscoevillage.com. DEC. 8 – Inventors Network Meeting, Rev1 Ventures for Columbus, 1275 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, 7 p.m. The focus this month is “When NOT to Apply for a Patent.” 614-470-0144 or www.inventorscolumbus.com. DEC. 11 – Care Train of Union County Auction, McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St., Marysville. Begins at 9 a.m. online. Proceeds go toward the purchase of food vouchers for financially needy families, seniors, and disabled adults in Union County at Christmastime. 937-303-9453 or www.caretrain.org. DEC. 12 – Annual Holiday Cookie Walk, Fairfield County Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Dr., Lancaster, 1–4 p.m. Select from a great variety of cookies for $6 a pound. Stock up for the holidays! 740-653-2573.
NOV. 14 – Virtual Gingerbread House Workshop, http://mariettacastle.org, 10 a.m.–noon. $12.50–$20. Suggested for ages 8 and up. Kits can be purchased Nov. 12–13 at The Castle’s Carriage House Gift Shop, 418 Fourth St., Marietta. Call 740-373-4180 or visit our website for more information. NOV. 28 – Holiday Parade, Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, begins at 5 p.m. The theme is “Home for the Holidays.” 740-439-2238 or www. downtowncambridge.com. NOV. 28–DEC. 20 – Santa Train, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Nelsonville Depot, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville, every Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and every Fri. at 6 p.m. beginning on Dec. 4. $16–$21, under 3 free. www.hvsry.org/trainlist/#santa. DEC. 5 – Lancaster WinterFest and Tree Lighting, downtown Lancaster, 12–4:30 p.m. Enjoy shopping and giveaways, dining, music, entertainment, and horse-drawn carriage rides; visit with Santa; and stay for the tree lighting. https://visitfairfieldcounty.org. DEC. 5 – Logan Christmas Parade, Main Street, Logan, begins at 2 p.m. Come see Santa and cheer on this year’s floats! 740-385-6836 or http:// explorehockinghills.com.
DEC. 5–20 – Santa House, Logan, Fri.–Sun., 6–8 p.m. Visit Santa in the newly built warm house in Worthington Park. 740-385-6836 or http:// explorehockinghills.com. DEC. 12 – Christmas in Ash Cave, St. Rte. 56, Logan. Free. Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave, warm up with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to our holiday music, have the kids visit with an old-fashioned Santa, or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife. 740-385-6841 or www.explorehockinghills.com/festivals-events/ christmas-in-ash-cave. DEC. 12 – Deerassic Park’s Winter Giveaway, 6 p.m. online. Aims to provide funding to complete the final stages of the Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame and open it to the public in the spring of 2021. The event will be live-streamed on the website and our Facebook page. For tickets, call 740-435-9500, visit www.deerassic.com, or write to/stop by the office at 14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge, 43725.
THROUGH JAN. 1 – Winter Festival of Lights, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling. Featuring 300 acres of twinkling lights over a 6-mile drive. 3D holographic eyewear transforms every point of light into a magical display. Per-car donation requested; valid for the entire festival season. 877-436-1797 or https://oglebay. com/events/festival-of-lights. NOV. 14–DEC. 27 – Celebration of Lights, Morris Park, Fairmont, Fri.–Sun. 6–10 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per car. See over 475 holiday light displays in this drive-through tour. New: Walkers Nights every Thursday, Nov. 19–Dec. 17, 6–10 p.m. 304-366-4550 or www.celebrationoflightswv.com.
Submit listings AT LEAST 90 DAYS prior to the event to Ohio Cooperative Living, 6677 Busch Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229 or events@ohioec.org. Ohio Cooperative Living will not publish listings that don’t include a complete address or a number/website for more information.
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1. Our daughter, London, loves making chocolate chip cookies! Sam and Keisha Towns South Central Power Company members 2. My granddaughter, Janie Grace, loves baking with her aunt. Teresa Gebhart South Central Power Company member 3. Our son, Cooper (5), helping bake cookies. Kerry Hansen North Central Electric Cooperative member 4. Addie Houser, my granddaughter, making purple cupcakes. Lynda Houser South Central Power Company member 5. My grandson, Bolden, is learning to bake cookies. Jill Briem Pioneer Electric Cooperative member 6. My daughter, Noelle, whipping up some tasty frosting. Jessica Brasee Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative member 7. Our grandson, Karsten, loves to cook! Philip and Sheryl Godwin Logan County Electric Cooperative 8. My granddaughter, Kathryn Booker, helps her mom and dad in the kitchen all the time! Fran Booker Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative member 9. My daughter, Roslyn Moore, making pecan tassies for Thanksgiving. She loves to bake and has created so many yummy things for her friends and family. Kami Moore Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative member 10. Our son, JJ, wanted to decorate cupcakes. Marie Raynes South Central Power Company member 11. O ur grandsons, Oliver, 4, and Graham, 2, making their famous chocolate chip cookies. Mark and Kathryne McConnell Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative members 12. Our granddaughter, Anna, made homemade tortillas. Emily Lantz Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative member 13. (in box below) My daughter, Heidi, helping to make her birthday cake. Kendra Smith Midwest Electric member
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