Ohio Cooperative Living - December 2019 - Consolidated by Ohio Cooperative Living

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DECEMBER 2019

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Silent night ALSO INSIDE Youth Tour all-star Cardinals on the rise Fun holiday events

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❆ Close blinds and curtains at night to keep cold, drafty air out. ❆ Set your thermostat at a maximum of 68 degrees during cold weather.

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INSIDE FEATURES 14 O TANNENBAUM Is this the year to go with a live tree that you can plant after the holidays?

25 HOLIDAY TRAVEL Eight close-to-home holiday destinations that evoke the story of the first Christmas, foster good cheer, and brighten spirits.

34 SNOWSHOEING Check out a fun, healthy, and relatively inexpensive way to keep exercising — outdoors — during those snowy winter months.

Cover image on most issues: ’Tis the season of hopes and dreams, silence and celebration, wonder and delight. Make sure to check out our guide to holiday-themed events around the state, beginning on page 25, and a full listing in our calendar section.

DECEMBER 2019 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING 1

UP FRONT

ANOTHER YEAR BETTER

our electric cooperative has no higher purpose than to provide its consumermembers with reliable and affordable electricity and to do so in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Looking back on 2019, a lot has happened that affects those goals. Improving reliability: Significant investments in the high-voltage grid — lines that move electricity across the state from our generation sources to each co-op — improve reliability in many parts of rural Ohio, but much-needed upgrades are expensive and inevitably lead to escalating costs for the delivery of power to your co-op. Holding down costs: We’ve been able to keep Buckeye Power’s cost to produce and deliver wholesale power to your co-op steady for the past seven years, despite the rising costs of a more reliable grid. We expect we will able to do so again next year; 2019 was our first full year handling operational responsibility at our Cardinal Plant, which generates the lion’s share of the electricity used by our members. In that time, we’ve been able to find efficiencies and operational savings that have enabled us to hold down costs. More common-sense environmental regulations: When U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler needed a host to roll out the EPA’s new Affordable Clean Energy rule in July, he chose the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives statewide office — a nod to how hard co-op leaders around the state have worked to achieve common-sense environmental improvements at the plant, which should keep it viable well into the future. Member satisfaction: Collectively, consumer-members of Ohio electric cooperatives gave their co-ops an unprecedented high score on the American Consumer Satisfaction Index — citing service reliability, friendly and helpful employees, good communications, and having the members’ best interests at heart. Our scores compare favorably to some of the nation’s most popular brands, such as Chick-fil-A, Costco, and Amazon. A few other significant notes from 2019: • The staff at Ohio Cooperative Living magazine won the George W. Haggard Memorial Journalism Award, presented annually to the nation’s top electric cooperative statewide consumer publication. • The Central Ohio Lineworker Training (COLT) center set another record for the number of employees participating in job training and safety programs — preparing our people to meet your needs now and into the future. • The employees at our statewide office and our families took part in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk in Columbus. We were among the top teams for fundraising and participation in the fight against cancer. I’m looking forward to another great year in 2020. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season!

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Pat O’Loughlin PRESIDENT & CEO OHIO’S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

Collectively, consumer-members of Ohio electric cooperatives gave their co-ops an unprecedented high score on the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

DECEMBER 2019 • Volume 62, No. 3

MORE INSIDE DEPARTMENTS

Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives 6677 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229 614-846-5757 memberinteract@ohioec.org www.ohioec.org Patrick O’Loughlin President & CEO Patrick Higgins Director of Communications Jeff McCallister Managing Editor Rebecca Seum Associate Editor Anita Cook Graphic Designer Dava Hennosy Editorial Intern Contributors: Colleen Romick Clark, W.H. “Chip” Gross, Catherine Murray, Craig Springer, Damaine Vonada, Margie Wuebker, and Patty Yoder. OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING (USPS 134-760; ISSN 2572-049X) is published monthly by Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is the official commun ication 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. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. All rights reserved.

4 POWER LINES

Are we there yet? From Youth Tour to Youth Leadership Council to Harvard, Olivia Velasquez doesn’t shy away from the unfamiliar.

6 CO-OP SPOTLIGHT

Washington Electric Cooperative: The co-op’s rugged service territory includes mountain views, rolling hills, and the Ohio and Muskingum rivers.

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Hanby House: Benjamin Hanby made his name by penning “Up on the House Top,” and for his family’s efforts to aid freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad.

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Bright Christmas: Thousands of visitors flock each year to this winter wonderland home in Darke County.

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Cardinals: Ohio’s state bird — the highly recognizable “Big Red” — enjoys a population boom in the Buckeye State.

16 GOOD EATS

Going nuts: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Winter’s a great time to enjoy a bountiful supply of numerous nutty favorites.

19 LOCAL PAGES

News and information from your electric cooperative.

Cooperative members: Please report changes of address to your electric cooperative. Ohio Cooperative Living staff cannot process address changes. Alliance for Audited Media Member Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

37 CALENDAR

What’s happening: December/ January events and other things to do around the state.

40 MEMBER INTERACTIVE

Silent night: Members pause for a moment to embrace the holiday cheer.

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POWER LINES

ARE WE THERE YET? From Youth Tour to Youth Leadership Council to Harvard, Olivia Velasquez doesn’t shy away from the unfamiliar. BY REBECCA SEUM

livia Velasquez grew up in Gilboa, a tiny, two-road village in northwest Ohio, and though her path has taken her far away, her home remains the center of her compass.

In 2013, as a sophomore at Pandora-Gilboa High School, Olivia was chosen by Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative as a delegate to the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour, an annual leadership program for high school students from families served by electric cooperatives. Since then, she’s made the most of each experience that has come her way. Much more than a sightseeing trip, Youth Tour was established to inspire our next generation of leaders. The Ohio contingent joins cooperative youth from all over the country for a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. Students visit important sites, meet members of their congressional delegation, and learn about both public service and the cooperative business model. Olivia has taken the cooperative values to heart, incorporating Commitment to Community in her personal and professional life. “The Youth Tour trip enlightened me,” she says, “showing me that not only do cooperatives light up homes, but lives as well, by representing us, caring about us, and striving to make progress.”

Step by step Youth Tour participants return home with a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a leader and the skills to put that into action. During the trip, each state selects a delegate to serve on Youth Leadership Council, which meets in D.C. about a month after Youth Tour concludes. Olivia was chosen by her peers to represent Ohio on YLC. Olivia’s parents, Rick and Amy Velasquez, recognized her leadership characteristics from the outset. “Ever since she was small, she’s always been outspoken and independent,” Amy says. Olivia was a voracious reader, first listening to her mother read aloud to her and her sisters, then taking the books in her own hands. “I believe her love of learning came from all that reading,” Amy says. YLC delegates play an important role during the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s annual meeting the following spring — they’re not only recognized on stage, but they have a hands-on experience with virtually every facet of the meeting. Olivia took her experience even another step; from the pool of YLC delegates nationwide, she was selected to be that year’s Youth Leadership Council national spokesperson — the first delegate from Ohio to win that honor. Olivia’s speech at the NRECA annual meeting centered on the enduring lessons she gained from Youth Tour. “Although Youth Tour ended a mere week after we boarded that bus, the lessons I and my new friends learned 4 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • DECEMBER 2019

“People in little towns like mine are heard, and this is how it’s done.” will last a lifetime,” she said. “I finally figured out my own answer to that question: Are we there yet? Youth Tour taught me that we will never be there. Instead, we must continually ask ourselves these questions — make changes in the directions to make progress. In the end, that progress is our destination.”

After YLC Not long after her YLC experience, Olivia was awarded the Ronald McDonald House Charities HACER National Scholarship, which was created in 1985 to help Hispanic high school students finance their college education. Given to only four students nationwide, the dollar amount is substantial — $100,000 — and with it, Olivia was able to take advantage of her acceptance to Harvard University. Her participation with Youth Tour and YLC allowed her to meet people from all over the country whom she would never have had the chance to otherwise, and at Harvard, she expanded her scope even further — she tried Latin dancing, became a peer counselor, did laboratory research, studied abroad in Argentina, and made friendships with Alzheimer’s patients. “I felt like my mind was being opened day to day,” she says. This spring, she graduated from Harvard with a degree in integrative biology and a secondary in mind, brain, and behavior. Now, she’s working at McLean Hospital, the Harvard-affiliated psychiatric facility, co-leading group therapy sessions and orienting new patients, with an eye toward medical school.

Olivia Velasquez (above) delivers her powerful speech to the delegates of the NRECA annual meeting — an experience that helped propel her to attend Harvard University (below).

New experiences, new challenges Olivia says her Youth Tour and YLC experience allowed her to meet people with big goals. She felt inspired by those around her, who were ambitious, yet grounded in their communities and their families. “You know you can do anything you want to do,” she says, “but you don’t really believe it until you see it in the people around you.” There are some subtler learning opportunities inherent to Youth Tour that go beyond the history and the monuments. “Going to a brand-new place with people you don’t know is daunting, but it really is a great opportunity to learn how to get to know people,” Olivia says. Additionally, the trip opened her eyes to her own community. “I gained a lot of pride in my state and my town, juxtaposing it with D.C.,” she says. “People in little towns like mine are heard, and this is how it’s done.”

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CO-OP SPOTLIGHT

WASHINGTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

ashington Electric Cooperative lies in the hilly Appalachian region of southeastern Ohio. Though there is farmland in the western part of the service territory, the best way to describe the surrounding landscape would be “rugged.” The terrain includes mountain views, rolling hills, and the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. About 75% of Washington Electric’s 10,500 members are residential, but the co-op also serves some prominent commercial businesses, including several in the oil and gas industry.

Wayne National Forest and Seneca Lake A good bit of Washington Electric’s territory is located within the eastern portion of Wayne National Forest. In the Appalachian foothills, visitors can appreciate the natural beauty of the park, including rock formations and wildlife. Wayne National Forest is renowned for its biking, camping, and fishing opportunities. The forest has more than 300 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV riding. Seneca Lake Park is open year-round, with special events and activities during the summer. The lake, Ohio’s third-largest inland waterway, serves as a border with neighboring Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, and is known for its boating, fishing, and other opportunities for family fun. Summer activities include a moonlit kayak tour, a magic show, and a movie at the lake. There is also a swimming beach with inflatable water toys for the kids.

Nearby festivals Nearby Marietta hosts a variety of festivals and events that draw tens of thousands to the area. The Marietta Riverfront Roar showcases professional powerboat racing on the Ohio River. Racers and their crews come from around the country for the event. Spectators get free admission, a close-up view of the boats, and the opportunity to meet the drivers and crews. Marietta also hosts the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, where 30 to 35 authentic old sternwheelers line the riverbank. The festival brings an estimated 100,000 visitors to the area over the weekend and preserves the town’s riverboat heritage. Beyond the sternwheelers, the festival offers family entertainment such as a car show, a photo contest, live music, and fireworks. After the events, visitors can explore downtown Marietta’s dining and unique shopping.

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Location: In the Columbus suburb of Westerville near the western edge of Otterbein University’s campus. Provenance: Built in 1846, Hanby House was the home of Rev. William Hanby and his family from 1854 to 1870. Hanby was a bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, a co-founder of Otterbein University, an active temperance advocate, and an ardent abolitionist who used the house as a station on the Underground Railroad. Inspired by the story of a broken-hearted slave separated from his sweetheart, Hanby’s son Benjamin wrote a song — “Darling Nelly Gray” — that he debuted in 1856 at a musical gathering in the home’s parlor. Benjamin Hanby’s ballad became enormously popular and helped crystallize anti-slavery sentiment prior to the Civil War. Hanby started a singing school in New Paris, where in 1864, he composed the jolly tune “Up on the House Top” for a children’s Christmas program. Hanby wrote more than 80 songs before dying of tuberculosis at age 33 in 1867. In the 1920s, Otterbein graduates John and Dacia Shoemaker rescued the dilapidated house from the wrecking ball and organized a renovation that turned it into a museum. Hanby House opened to the public in 1937.

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Significance: Operated by the Westerville Historical Society, Hanby House is part of the Ohio History Connection’s statewide system of historic sites and museums and is an identified destination on the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Currently: Hanby House honors Benjamin Hanby’s musical legacy as well as his family’s efforts to aid freedom seekers. The exterior of Hanby House recently was painted, changed from white to its original butternut color. According to the site’s manager, Pam Allen, “A paint specialist determined that color by using an electron microscope to analyze all the layers of paint on the house.” It’s a little-known fact that: Christmas open houses at Hanby House feature tours led by guides in period costumes, traditional refreshments such as mulled cider and ginger snaps, and live performances of “Up on the House Top” and other holiday songs. Hanby House, 160 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43081. Christmas open houses Dec. 3 and Dec. 7, 2019. For information, call 800-600-6843 or visit www. hanbyhouse.org.

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ick and Dianne Brown of Greenville welcome visitors by the thousands to their winter wonderland every year, treating guests to holiday trees, whimsical characters, sweet treats, and no fewer than 100,000 brightly colored lights. 2019 marks the 26th year for the Darke County display, and never has a design been repeated from the past — each new season brings a new twist, which draws people from near and far. Dick Brown, a former business owner and real estate appraiser, remembers when holiday preparations involved putting up just two strings of lights — one on each side of the front door. A move to a different house sparked his interest in more lights, and the addition of two daughters only intensified that interest. Soon, Brown had pushed his display to upward of 10,000 bulbs. “There were some problems with not enough outlets,” he recalls with a smile. The Browns even accounted for their display in the plans for their current home on Requarth Road, which includes underground electrical service along the paved driveway and a 300foot swath that serves as a runway for Santa’s reindeerdrawn sleigh. Electricians added 200-amp service in the

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drawn sleigh. Electricians added 200-amp service in the garage to handle the anticipated load. Brown says it takes a month to complete the decorating once he starts in mid-October. He starts with the tree ornaments, because arranging the group displays and laying cords for the lights must wait until lawn mowing is done for the season. “I prefer to work at my own pace,” he says. “Sometimes I work a while in the morning and then come back outside in the afternoon or the evening.”

A 40- by 100-foot barn, which his granddaughter calls “Paw-Paw’s Christmas House,” houses all the decorations. Carefully labeled plastic totes contain lights and smaller items, and paths wind in and around the statues and larger decorations that are arranged on the concrete floor. A 50-foot counter provides space to perform any needed repairs. The display is open for public viewing from 6 to 11 p.m. from Thanksgiving through Christmas. People can stay in their vehicles for a slow drive through the

wonderland. Others accept invitations to come inside for a quick peek at Dianne’s interior decorations, which include a quaint snow village and a majestic purple tree. “We give everybody who comes a full-size candy cane,” Dick says. “That amounted to 10,000. I gave out the traditional peppermint ones, but Dianne had more than 90 flavors to choose from.” Some visitors come bearing homemade treats or small gifts to show their appreciation, and the Browns sometimes find ornaments or other decorations on their doorstep. “People also want to give us money to help with the cost,” Brown says. “We don’t want anything, because this is our gift to the community.” The Browns reside at 5480 Requarth Road (at the intersection with Jaysville-St. John Road) near Greenville.

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WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE

Big Red Cardinals enjoy a population boom in the Buckeye State. STORY AND PHOTOS BY W.H. “CHIP” GROSS

ublished in 2016, The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio is not a casual read. A true tome totaling nearly 600 pages, the book is an inch and a half thick and weighs 6.5 pounds (don’t drop it on your toes). It’s the go-to source for professional ornithologists and serious amateur birders in the Buckeye State for all things bird-related concerning the more than 200 species nesting here. It has some encouraging things to say about the northern cardinal, Ohio’s state bird (and that of six other states, too). For instance, the atlas estimates the number of singing male cardinals in the state at a whopping 2.1 million, with the cardinal population as a whole having increased 1.1% per year since 1966. Yet as common as cardinals are, whether viewed on Christmas cards this time of year or on birdfeeders year-round, they have not always been numerous in Ohio.

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When our state was first being settled and the virgin forests cleared, cardinals were found primarily in the southern half of Ohio, expanding their population north during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, the familiar red birds are found statewide, but are most numerous in southwest counties where National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Counts can exceed 2,000 individuals. Unlike many other songbirds, cardinals are the paragon of fidelity. Not only are they monogamous for life, or at least until their partner dies, they even stay together throughout the year, not just during breeding season. In preparation for breeding, both sexes begin singing as early as mid-to-late winter. The singing is sometimes solo, but more often counter-singing — one mate begins a song that the other finishes. You could say they complete each other’s sentences, the ultimate sign of both devoted avian and human couples.

Cardinals (male, left; female, right) mate for life and remain together even when it’s not breeding season.

Once spring arrives, the male begins courtship feeding the female by bringing her tidbits of food, their beaks touching briefly — a kiss? — as she accepts the morsel. Due to her muted protective coloration, the female has exclusive control of nesting. She selects the site, usually in dense shrubbery or a brushy field border, constructs the nest, then performs the nearly two weeks of incubation required to hatch her two to five eggs. During that time, the male isn’t just free to go hang out with the boys. He remains somewhere close with an ear cocked, awaiting his mate’s call for food when she grows hungry. Once the eggs hatch, both male and female bring the nestlings food, which is almost exclusively insects, due to their high protein content. After about 11 days, the fledglings leave the nest, and the male is in charge of feeding them on the ground. The female then

immediately begins a second nesting, producing as many as three or four broods of young cardinals per season in Ohio — hence the high population. The next Ohio breeding bird atlas is scheduled to be published in another 20 years; what might it have to say about cardinals? Jim McCormac, one of five editors of the current edition, speculates. “It is safe to say that our ‘redbird’ will be holding strong when the next atlas appears. Adaptability, tolerance of a variety of habitats, and a knack for cohabiting with people should ensure that the cardinal remains abundant into the future.” In other words, Big Red will continue to boom in the Buckeye State. W.H. “Chip” Gross (whchipgross@gmail.com) is Ohio Cooperative Living’s outdoors editor and a member of Consolidated Cooperative.

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IS THIS THE YEAR TO GET

A LIVE CHRISTMAS TREE? BY PATTY YODER

fter a few years of getting their tree from a corner lot or cutting their own, Hilliard resident Linda Lutz decided she should find out what type of Christmas tree was best for her young family, so she read everything she could find on the subject.

“I researched which option was best for the environment — artificial, live, or cut — then I did a cost analysis to compare prices over time,” she says. “The live tree won, so we tried it.” For several years after, Linda and her husband, Jim, would dig a hole for their Christmas tree before the ground froze and plant it after the holidays. Then, they waited. “Because it was winter, the tree would go dormant, so it would be spring before we knew whether it would survive,” Jim says. Some trees did not last the harshness of winter, but others did. Years later, evergreens of various sizes dotted their yard, marking Christmas memories with their twin sons, Johnny and Justin. “We looked at the trees in our yard as a passage of time, the way some families mark their children’s height on a door frame each year,” Jim says. The couple agreed there are upsides and downsides to having live Christmas trees, so they didn’t get one every year. Live trees weigh around 150 pounds, so they take considerably more effort to move. With a large root ball at the bottom, the tree itself must be smaller, so there are fewer branches for ornaments and, importantly, less room for presents underneath. On the positive side, their boys liked celebrating Christmas with a live tree, and everyone enjoyed the evergreen scent that filled their home. Jim Lutz poses with his twin sons, Justin (left) and Johnny, in front of the family Christmas tree, circa 1990. Linda Lutz says the family enjoyed planting their live trees after the holidays, but they had to get smaller trees to accommodate the root ball in the living room.

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“Even our cat loved the live tree,” Linda says. “She would cuddle up next to it, thinking we went to all that trouble just for her.”

Live tree tips from an Ohio expert Matt Mongin is president of the Ohio Christmas Tree Association and owner of Spring Valley Tree Farm. With more than 30 years in the business, he offers these helpful tips for live tree care: • Select the right species for your property. Popular Canaan firs grow to be 20 feet tall and 12 feet wide, while some spruces can reach beyond 100 feet. Talk to the tree farmer about the right tree for your yard. • Factor in the root ball. A 5-foot live tree comes with an 18-inch root ball, so choose a smaller live tree than you would a cut tree. • Recruit a few friends. Live trees are heavy. Mongin recommends having several people to carry the tree up any steps, then setting it on a rug or plastic sheet to slide it to its final display spot. Some of his customers use skateboards to get the tree where it needs to go. Another option: Have your tree delivered. • Store your tree until spring. After Christmas, keep the tree in a garage or other cool shelter until spring. “Add a cupful of water to the root ball every week, and it will be fine,” he says. “We have a 95% success rate with this method.”

Keep your cut tree beautiful all season Choosing a cut tree this year? Mongin offers this advice:

• Set yourself up for success. For the ultimate stability, use drywall screws to attach a traditional reservoir stand to a 3-foot by 3-foot piece of plywood. “The tree will be immovable,” Mongin says. Put a biodegradable tree bag around the stand for easy post-Christmas cleanup.

• Stop the sap. Sap on the tree base prevents water from moving up the tree. Remove the sap by cutting one-half inch off the base. If you don’t have a saw, ask the tree seller to cut it for you. Once the tree is in the reservoir, add a gallon of very hot water to dissolve any remaining sap.

• Keep it cool. The display room should have moderate or no heat and twilight lighting.

• Check the water level daily. After the first watering, the water can be any temperature, but make sure the tree base always touches water. Additives are optional, but they can add a few more days to your tree.

• Got pets? Consider a Colorado spruce, which has prickly needles and a scent that cats don’t like. Add a hook to the ceiling to anchor the tree for more stability.

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GOOD EATS

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Winter’s a great time to enjoy a bountiful supply of numerous nutty favorites. RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CATHERINE MURRAY

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BOURBON PECAN PIE Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 35 to 40 minutes | Servings: 8 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup light corn syrup 11/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 13/4 cups chopped pecans melted (roasted, unsalted) 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup whole pecans (roasted, firmly packed unsalted) 4 tablespoons bourbon Preheat oven to 400 F. Place rolled-out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp edges. Chill pie crust in refrigerator while you work on the next step. In a large bowl, use a fork to mix together eggs, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, bourbon, flour, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in chopped pecans. Remove pie crust from refrigerator and place on top of a cookie sheet. Pour pecan mixture into pie pan. Decorate top of pie with whole pecans. Bake pie on bottom rack at 400 F for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes. To prevent crust from burning, cover crust edges with aluminum foil. Bake until just set and bubbling at the edges; the inside will still wobble. Let pie cool for an hour before serving. For an added kick, top with bourbon whipped cream. Per serving: 584 calories, 37 grams fat (15 grams saturated fat), 56 grams total carbs, 1 gram fiber, 6.5 grams protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Servings: 4 1 pound chicken breast, cut 3 cloves garlic, minced into chunks 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 bell pepper, sliced 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 Thai (bird’s eye) red chili 2 teaspoons oyster sauce peppers, optional 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cups snow peas 2 cups cooked rice 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews In a skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add chicken and olive oil. Brown until almost cooked through. Add bell pepper, onion, and Thai chili peppers. Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Add snow peas, cashews, and garlic; cook another minute or two. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until a smooth paste is formed. Mix in chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour sauce into pan and stir until incorporated. Let simmer 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Remove Thai chili peppers, unless you like things SPICY! Serve over rice. Per serving: 623 calories, 11.5 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated fat), 90 grams total carbs, 5 grams fiber, 37 grams protein.

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ZUCCHINI ITALIANO Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 8 minutes | Servings: 2 2 cups zucchini, roughly julienned 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil dash red pepper flakes 1/4 cup roasted unsalted almonds, 4 large slivers of Parmesan cheese roughly chopped Toss together zucchini and garlic. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of the zucchini/ garlic mixture and cook with skillet uncovered until zucchini starts to sear (brown), stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add another layer of zucchini, repeating steps until all zucchini is lightly seared. Bring all zucchini back to the pan. Add almonds, salt, white pepper, and pepper flakes. Stir until heated through. Transfer to serving dish and immediately top with slivers of Parmesan. This dish can be served as an appetizer or side dish for two. Per serving: 214 calories, 15.5 grams fat (5 grams saturated fat), 10 grams total carbs, 3 grams fiber, 12.5 grams protein.

BUCKEYES Prep: 45 minutes | Cook: 10 minutes | Chill: 1 hour | Servings: 50 2 cups creamy peanut butter (not 1/2 teaspoon vanilla all-natural) 5 to 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 ounces dark chocolate (chips 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened or melting wafers) Beat peanut butter, salt, butter, and vanilla in large mixer bowl until incorporated. Mix in powdered sugar a half-cup at a time until mixture starts to become firm and pliable. Shape into 1-inch balls. If mixture is crumbly, add more peanut butter. If mixture is sticky, add powdered sugar. Dust hands with powdered sugar when rolling. Set balls on baking sheets, silicone sheets, or wax paper. Place in freezer for 1 hour to firm up before dipping. Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler and fill the bottom level with water. Bring water to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Continually stir chocolate until smooth and melted. If chocolate is too thick, add a teaspoon of coconut oil, shortening, or butter. Remove chocolate from stove. Take peanut butter balls out of freezer in small batches so they stay cool. Use a toothpick or candy dipping tool to dip 3/4 of each ball into chocolate, leaving some of the peanut butter on top showing, like a buckeye nut. Tap each buckeye to remove excess chocolate, then place on a baking sheet to harden. Store in an airtight container. Buckeyes can be frozen, stored in refrigerator, or at room temperature if eaten within a day or two. Per serving: 163 calories, 9 grams fat (3.5 grams saturated fat), 18 grams total carbs, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein.

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CO N N E CT I O N S

BY PHIL CASKEY, PRESIDENT & CEO

CAPITAL CREDITS There is a lot I like about working at a company whose only goal is to arrange for and deliver quality-of-life services to its members safely and reliably, without having to focus on maximizing profits. I especially like when the end of the year rolls around and we get to retire capital credits and show our members that it’s more than just talk — we really are not-for-profit! If you are a current member of Consolidated, you will see a credit on your December statement; former members receiving their retirements will get a physical check. Unfortunately, we find most of our members either do not notice the credit or misunderstand what it is. The cooperative business model is quite a rarity in most peoples’ experiences. If you work for a publicly traded company, you’ve probably heard from your management about their focus on “maximizing shareholder wealth.” Private companies likely emphasize growing their “retained earnings.” Those of you who are self-employed probably strive to “maximize income and minimize expense.” We at Consolidated just do not talk or think like that. When we set our rates, we make sure they’re only high enough to keep the business on solid ground. You and your 15,000 or so fellow Consolidated members should feel a sense of pride, because this company you created and of which you share ownership has as its primary mission improving the quality of life for you, your neighbors, and your communities by providing electric power, natural gas and propane, and telecommunications services. Serving others and making life better for our neighbors is the cooperative difference, and you’re an important part of it.

While this all sounds good in theory, there’s still the question of what does it mean to be a member and an owner of Consolidated Cooperative? What does ownership get you? I imagine some of you right about now are thinking to yourselves, “That’s right! Where’s my money?”

The formula Here is a quick overview of how capital credits are paid out: Each year, a share of the organization’s profits are allocated to you. In December, you typically get paid back a portion of those allocations from the current year, along with all your allocations from some past year, usually as a credit on your power bill. These payments are the “capital credits,” and they represent your ownership in Consolidated Cooperative. Nothing compares to this not-for-profit, member-owned business strategy for bringing quality-of-life services to you and your family and to your communities. Unlike investor-owned utilities that pay dividends to stockholders who are often far removed from the service provided, cooperatives return their margins to the members — those who relied upon the co-op’s services and invested in keeping it running smoothly. We believe capital credits are just one of the differences that make the cooperative mission such a worthy one. And it’s one of the many reasons I and your other employees enjoy being here and serving you. Below is an example of how the credit will be reflected in your December statement. If you have any questions about your bill or capital credits, please give us a call at 800-421-5863.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: Interested in a life-changing leadership experience in Washington, D.C.?

June 19–25, 2020 While on Youth Tour, you’ll visit: United States Capitol World War II Memorial Jefferson Memorial Smithsonian Institution Lincoln Memorial Vietnam War Memorial Korean War Memorial Washington National Cathedral Arlington National Cemetery Gettysburg Battlefield ... and much more!

What is Youth Tour? The Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour is an annual leadership program sponsored by Consolidated. It’s a weeklong, all-expensespaid trip to Washington, D.C., that gives exceptional high school students the opportunity to meet with their congressional leaders at the U.S. Capitol, make new friends from across the state and country, and see many of the famous Washington, D.C., sights. Electric cooperatives from 43 states will send about 1,800 delegates this year. Will you be one of them?

To apply for the Youth Tour ... Successful applicants: • Must be a high school sophomore or junior. • M ust be a son, daughter, or legal ward of a Consolidated Cooperative member living on the cooperative’s lines and receiving electric service from the cooperative at the time of selection. • M ust submit a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, principal, teacher, or community or organization advisor.

2019 Youth Tour winners Aleisa Tobin and Kate Schmidt

Applicants will be required to take a test consisting of true/false and short essay questions about electric cooperatives.

Application deadline is March 2, 2020 Applicants will receive the information necessary to study for the test when their application is received. All applications must be in Consolidated’s office by 4 p.m. on March 2, 2020.

For more information and to apply, visit www.consolidated.coop. 20 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • DECEMBER 2019

he holiday season is the time for gift giving, but knowing what to get your loved ones isn’t always easy. Here are some gift ideas that are perfect for the energy nerd in your life!

Kill A Watt meter The Kill A Watt meter monitors how much energy your appliances are using. Plug in the meter between the appliance and the power outlet, and the device can display the energy use in either volts, amps, watts or hertz. It’s perfect to test the efficiency of older appliances as well as new, efficient appliances to make sure they’re meeting the energy savings that they promise. You can purchase a Kill A Watt meter for about $20 to $30 online or at local retailers.

ENERGY STAR-certified sound bar

PHOTO COURTESY OF TRICKLESTAR

Imagine listening to great sound while watching television, but also using less energy when doing so. ENERGY STAR-certified sound bars use about 70% less electricity than regular sound bars. They include volume-leveling technology to ensure that commercials are not louder than the shows you’re watching, and these lower volumes also save energy. Sound bars create a threedimensional surround-sound effect. The cost depends on the brand, bells, and whistles, but Samsung and Vizio offer ENERGY STAR-certified sound bars for about $100. Smart power strips, like the TrickleStar power strip shown here, allow you to leave electronics plugged in without having to worry about wasting energy. Smart power strips shut off electricity to devices when they are in standby mode, saving you energy and money.

ENERGY STAR-certified sound bars, like the Samsung model shown here, use about 70% less electricity than regular sound bars.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMSUNG

Four gift ideas for your favorite energy nerd

Smart power strip Power strips allow you to increase the number of outlets in your home, but unlike a normal power strip, smart power strips also reduce “vampire power” — the energy used by electronics even in standby mode. You can leave all your electronics plugged in without having to worry about them using standby power because the smart power strip shuts off electricity to those devices when they are in standby mode. This can save a significant amount of money over the year — potentially 10% to 20% of your home energy consumption. There are three types of outlets in the smart power strip. The first is the “always on” socket, which is meant for things like Wi-Fi or a cable modem; the second is the “main” socket, which is meant for televisions or computers; and the final is the “secondary” socket, which should be connected to electronics like printers, speakers or gaming consoles. You can purchase a smart power strip for about $25 on Amazon.com or at your local retail stores.

LED holiday lights Get festive this holiday season without taking a toll on your energy bill. The benefits of LED holiday lights aren’t limited to energy savings. They are safer, since they don’t get as hot as incandescent lights, and they’re sturdier since they aren’t made of glass. LEDs also last much longer than incandescent lights. To manage your energy use more efficiently, you can also add a timer that shuts off the lights as you go to bed. These are just a few gift ideas for the energy nerd in your life. Whatever you decide to wrap under the tree, have a safe and happy holiday season!

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LITTLE ARTIST WINNER Congratulations to the winner of the holiday card art contest, Tad Dornbirer! Tad is 7 years old and is the son of Laura and Wayne Dornbirer. His winning artwork will appear on Consolidated’s 2019 Christmas card, and Tad will receive a $50 gift card. We love his “electric” theme, and we agree that the holidays wouldn’t be jolly without light! This year there were 25 entries, and all of us at Consolidated would like to thank all of the young artists who submitted their artwork. It’s apparent that we have some very talented artists in our community! The submissions were all excellent. Thank you for helping us celebrate the holidays.

2019 WINNER TAD DORNBIRER, AGE 7

ZAIM HABIB, AGE 10 ELI ALEXANDER, AGE 7 ADRIENNE LONG, AGE 5 EMILY ALEXANDER, AGE 5

ITALIA LEADBEATER, AGE 7 TAYLOR SCHIRTZINGER, AGE 7

KAYLA TRAINER, AGE 9

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ANONYMOUS

EVELYN KNISE, AGE 5

ZOYA HABIB, AGE 6

BRAIDEN SHEETS, AGE 7

MALLORY TRAINER, AGE 7

AMELIA GREASAMAR, AGE 8

MACKENZIE GALLAGHER, AGE 8

MAKAYLA BLANEY, AGE 8

PHOEBE MONTGOMERY, AGE 9

JOSIAH KRUSE, AGE 4

GRACIE UTE, AGE 8

TESS MONTGOMERY, AGE 6

KINSLEY RITZ, AGE 9

LENA MONTGOMERY, AGE 6

OLIVER KRUSE, AGE 6 LIBBY RITZ, AGE 5

MIA POHL, AGE 10

DECEMBER 2019 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING 20C

HELP US LOOK FOR FORMER MEMBERS! In December 2015, Consolidated Electric Cooperative (now Consolidated Cooperative) paid out capital credits totaling more than $712,743. 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 notices in Ohio Cooperative Living magazine. This is the second notice; the first notice appeared in the September issue of Ohio Cooperative Living. Please note that members do not receive lump sum refund checks upon discontinuing service with Consolidated Cooperative.

360 COMMUNICATIONS

ARBAUGH, ROBERT C

BANKS, JAMES

BENDER, RODNEY B

A T & T COMMUNICATIONS

ARGENTIERO, DIANN

BANKS, RICHARD

BENDLER, CATHY A

A. T. & T. LONG LINES

ARMSTRONG, ROBERT

BANKS, ROBERT J

BENNETT, MARGUERIT

AARON, RONALD W

ARNDT, CHRIS D

BANNER REBEKAH LDG #451

BENSON, JOHN

ACKLEY, STEVE

ARNETT, ELIZABETH

BARBER, BRIAN J

BENT TREE GOLF CLUB

ADAIR, SHARON

ARNOLD, PAULA

BARBER, KENNETH

BENT TREE WORSHIP CENTER

ADAMKOSKY, WALTER

ARRINGTON, ERIC V

BARCUS, ROBERT

BENTLEY, RALPH C

ADAMS, DAVID L

ARTHUR, ROBIN K

BARDER, RAY

BENTLEY, RUTH

ADAMS, DONALD R

ARTRIP, MYRTLE

BARLER, ROBERT E

BERRY, PARL

ADAMS, RAYMOND W

ASHBAUGH, TERRY

BARNARD, DONALD C

BERRY, ROBERT S SR

ADAMS, RICKY

ASHBROOK, JOAN

BARNETT, FRANK

BERRY, WILLIAM

ADAMS, ROBERT H

ASHBY, MARC

BARNHART, PAUL D

BERRYHILL, FRED J

ADAMS, WILLIAM H

ASHKETTLE, SANDRA K

BARR, ERICKA L

BIARS, SARAH

ADKINS, ESTEL

ATHERTON, ROY

BARTA, VANCE E

BIEN, KRIS

ADKINS, GEORGETTE M

ATWELL, JOHN

BARTON, TIM

BILGER, LINDA L

ADKINS, GREGORY A

AULD, JEFFREY A

BATCHELLER, DEBORAH L

BISHOP, MARY

ADKINS, PAUL H JR

AUNGST, NAOMI

BATEMAN, RUSSELL S

BLACK, BILLY

ADKINS, VERNON K

AYERS, WAYNE M JR

BATEY, JAMES H

BLACKBURN, ROBERT

AHI DEVELOPMENT GROUP

B & B CLOSETS, INC.

BAUER, CARL

BLAIR, GARY M

AILLS, LORETTA M

BACHELDER, KEITH

BAUER, PAUL G

BLAIR, JOHN E

ALLEN, BEATRICE

BADNELL, GLADYS

BAUGHN, DAN L

BLAMER, BETTY A

ALLOWAY, DOROTHY

BAHL, WILLIAM

BAY, MICHAEL

BLAND, MELVIN

ALLTEL

BAILEY, THOMAS A

BE CREATIVE CUSTOM WELD

BLANKENSHIP, TREVA

ALTIZER, ZELLA

BAIR, LEROY

BEAL, BRADLEY

BLANTON, WILMA J

ALUM CREEK OIL & GAS

BAIRD, A B

BEAN, MARY

BLEVINS, BOBBY

AMSTUTZ, MARGARET

BAKER, AMIDY

BEARD, RICHARD

BLOOM, GARY L

ANDERSON, JACK L

BAKER, CAROLE

BECK, CYNTHIA

BLOOMFIELD METHODIST

ANDERSON, JAMES A

BAKER, HERMAN Z

BEHRENDT, ROBERT E

BLOUNT, CINDY

ANDERSON, LARRY W

BAKER, NELSON

BEICHLER, STEPHEN

BLUE, LARRY

ANDERSON, ROBERT JR

BAKER, SHARON E

BEIREIS, EMILY

BOCHNAK, CARLA S

ANDREWS, F K

BAKER, THOMAS E

BELCHER, CINDERELL

BODINE, RUTH

ANKROM, RICHARD

BALDRIDGE, ELBERT

BELCHER, JANE

BOGANTZ, ELINE

ANKRUM, VIOLENE T

BALDWIN, HOLLY N

BELCHER, T J

BOGGS, ROBIN

ANNON, CHARLES

BALL, DALLAS

BELL, MELISSA A

BOHAM, CAROL

ANTENNA SOURCE

BALLARD, JOE G SR

BELLI, JOHN

BOLDING, DONALD L

ANTILL, FORREST

BALLARD, ROBERT JR

BELLIS, DORIS

BOLING, MARY R

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BOND, ANNA M

BRUENING, FRED

CASKEY, STEVE

CLEPPER, DONALD

BONNETTE, KARA L

BRUSS, WILLIAM

CASSENS, DAVID

CLEVENGER, MICHAEL W

BOOKMAN, ROBERT

BRYAN, SUZANNE

CASTLE, MARGIE

CLINE, DAVID

BORDERS, A J

BUCHER, HELEN

CASTLE, TAMMY

CLINE, JUDITH A

BORRIS, ANTHONY

BUCK, JOANN

CATES, PATTY S

CLOVER ENTERPRISES

BOSLEY, DANNY R

BUECHEL, BARBARA K

CATTRAN, MARK T

COAXIAL COMMUNICATIONS

BOWEN, JONATHAN P

BULKOWSKI, JOHN

CAUDILL, KENNETH

COBURN, LONNIE

BOWEN, KIRSTEN S

BURCH, SUZANNE K

CAUDILL, LARRY J

COCHRAN, LARRY R

BOWENS, DONALD L

BURGE, JEFF A

CEASAR, JOSEPH E

COCHRAN, PAUL

BOWLING, MARK A

BURKHART, CHRIS A

CECIL, HAZEL O

COCHRAN, REGINA M

BOWMAN, DANIEL W

BURKHOLDER, EULAS M

CELLI, MARIO

COCHRAN, WILLIAM

BOWSER, TIMOTHY

BURKHOLDER, JOHN

CHADWICK, GREG

COFFEE, KENNETH

BOYD AND BROWN INC

BURLEY, JENNY L

CHAFIN, TEDDY

COFFEE, LARRY R

BOYER, RONALD

BURTON, MARGO E

CHAMBERS, FLORENC

COHAGAN, JAMES R

BRABO, SANDRA

BUSH, ERSLE

CHANDLER, GARY

COHEE, MICHAEL

BRACKEN, R W

BUSH, KEVIN B

CHANDLER, JAMES

COLEMAN, ALFRED H

BRADLEY, CANDY L

BUSIC, JEFFREY R

CHANDLER, RANDAL L

COLEMAN, CHARLES R

BRADRICK, LYNDA R

BUSLER, JUDY

CHANDLER, WILBUR

COLEMAN, STEPHEN G

BRADSHAW, JACELYN

BUTCHER, VIRGINIA

CHAPMAN, BENNIE E

COLLIER, RON G

BRADSHAW, LOUIS

BUTLER, CAROLYN

CHAPMAN, WILLIAM E JR

COLLIER, THERESA L

BRADY, CORDELLA

BYRD, RAY

CHARLES, CHARLES E

COLLIER, WILLIAM H

BRADY, JOHN F

CADE, CHARLES JR

CHARLEY, ROD L

COLLINS, JAMES E

BRAMMER, CHRISTIN

CAIN, RON

CHASE, PHYLLIS J

COLLINS, LARRY

BRAMMER, CHRISTINE

CALL, RICK

CHASE, RICHARD D JR

COLLINS, R. M

BRAND, GARY

CALL, WILLIAM

CHERNEY, JOHN D

COLLISI, DOROTHY

BRAUN, RALPH A

CALLAHAN, MICHAEL J

CHERRINGTON, KEN

COLONIAL MEM GARDEN

BRECKENRIDGE, RHONDA

CALLANDER & KIMBRELL

CHRISTIAN, CLIFFORD

COLUMBUS OILFIELD EXP

BREWER, CATHERINE D

CALVERT, JERRY L

CHRISTIAN, ERNEST

COLUMBUS PRO CREDIT

BRIGGS, ROBERT B

CAMPBELL, IRA

CHRISTIAN, PAUL

CONLEY, CHARLES B

BRIGHT, JON R

CAMPBELL, PAMELA K

CHRISTO, KARA J

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PAGE, LEE

POLLEY, CARL

REYNOLDS, CARL

NEATFELD, PAUL

PAGE, RONALD

PORE, STEPHEN A

RIBOV, ROBERT L

NELLIS, DANIEL

PALM, JANET

PORTER, BILL

RICE, MARGARET S

NELSON, EDGAR

PALMER, RALPH B

POST, FREDERICK A

RICE, SHERRY

NESS, WILLIAM G

PALMER, RUSSELL

POSTON, C M

RICE, SUE A

NEUHARDT, DAVID

PANCAKE, ANN G

POTTS, CINDI

RIDER, RICHARD

NEWLON, KENNETH

PARKER, JAMES

POTTSY GEOPHYSICAL

RIEGEL, RONALD J

NEWLON, LILLIAN M

PARR, ELDEN R

POWELL, GREG M

RIENHARD, KATHERINE

NEWMAN, TOM

PARROTT, MARTHA

POWELL, HOBERT M

RIFE, DAVID E

NICE, DAVID W

PARSONS, CECIL J

POWELL, THOMAS A

RIFE, L D

NICHOLS, DAVID

PATEL, RAJ

PREECE, CAROLYN A

RIGGLEMAN, KATHY

NICKERSON INC

PATOCKI, PAULINE

PRENTICE, SHEENA

RIGGS, WALTER L

NICOL, MATTHEW R

PATTERSON, HAROLD R

PRESUTTI, JOE

RILEY, DARLENE

NICOLOSI, NANCY

PATTON, JACK

PRICE, BRYANT

RILEY, INGEBERG

NIEMANN, KAREN

PEARCE, JOHN

PRICE, MELISSA K

RINEHART, EVA

NOBLE, LAURA L

PEASCHEK, BEVERLY

PRICE, WYNONA R

RISTER, GARY L

NOE, STEVE A

PEIFER, ROBERT E

PRIMMER, VICKI L

RITCHEY, STEVE

NOGGLE, ANEDA A

PENHORWOOD, JOHN

PRITCHETT, PAMALA

RITCHIE, GALE

NOGGLE, WAYNE

PENNINGTON, JOSEPHINE

PROUT, WILLIAM

RITSCHER, BERTHA A

NOICE, JOHN W

PENNINGTON, ROBERT I

PRUETT, LYNN R

ROBBINS, HERBERT T

NOIE, LANCE

PENNINGTON, ROBERTA J

PRYOR, RICK

ROBERTS, ALICE

NORRIS, BEVERLY

PERMAN, PHILLIP J

PTAK, LOUIS J JR

ROBERTS, ALLIE

NORRIS, E. B

PERRY, DOUG

PUCKETT, BETHEL

ROBERTS, CLYDE E

NORRIS, JOE

PERSINGER, BOBBIE

PUGH, BOBBY

ROBERTS, DAWN M

NORTH WOODBURY FREEWILL BAPTIST

PERSINGER, SHAWN

PURCELL, JAMIE

ROBERTS, DEIDRA

PETERS, DANIEL E

PYLE, DAVID

ROBERTS, HAROLD E

PETERS, MICHELE M

RACER, JENNY

ROBERTS, MIKE

PETERS, SUZAN L

RADER, BEVERLY

ROBERTS, WILMA

PETERSEN, THOMAS

RAITCH, MARK

ROBINETTE, DONALD J

PETERSON, JOHN JR

RAMEY, ELWOOD JR

ROBINS, MARY K

NOVOTEY, JAMES NUSSER, VIVIAN L NYE, TIMOTHY OBERHOLTZER, DOYLE

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ROBINSON, KATHY L

SCHLICHTING, RUTH

SHOAF, ROBERT H

SNELL, DOUGLAS D

ROBINSON, KEITH A

SCHMIDT, ROBERT

SHOAF, THERESA

SNEPP, JAMES G

ROCK, MARY K

SCHMUCK, DOROTHY

SHOOTS-BURSON, KATHY L

SNYDER, JACK

ROCKWELL, JAMES

SCHNEIDER, CINDY

SHRADER, JANE E

SOBY, BRYAN

ROGERS, WILLIAM

SCHOEN, DIANNE E

SHULTS, SAMUEL

SOUSLIN, KENNETH G

ROMINE, MARTIN

SCHOONOVER, ROBERT

SICKMILLER, REGINA

SPAFFORD, MILDRED L

RONK, GARNET

SCHOPF, WAYNE A

SIMPSON, JAMES

SPAFFORD, RAY L

ROSE, KASSANDRA

SCHROCK, JAMES E

SIMPSON, JAMES P

SPAINHOWER, PAUL E

ROSEBERRY, JAMES E

SCHUSTER, KENNETH J

SIMS, JACK B

SPANGLER, CHERYL

ROSS, ARON

SCHWANER, BEVERLY

SINGLETON, JAMES

SPARKS, GOLDIE

ROSS, CLARENCE

SCHWARTZ, ABEL

SISSON, MATTHEW A

SPAYDE, DONALD E

ROSS, RAYMOND

SCHWEITZER, EARL L

SITES, EDWARD

SPAYDE, ROBIN

ROSS, SANDRA L

SCHWEIZER, GARY

SKEEN, NANCY L

SPAYDE, SCOTT A

ROTHGEB, VERNON

SCHWIND, RICHARD

SKIDMORE, LOWELL

SPEAR, BARRY

ROUSH, CLARENCE

SCLABACH, J R

SLAGLE, DEBBIE

SPEARS, DOYLE F

ROUSH, DARLA

SCOTT, ALFRED

SLUSS, BENNIE

SPENCE, BILLY J

ROUSH, GARLAND C

SCOTT, ERNEST E

SMILEY, LORETTA S

SPENCER, EARL A

ROUTTE, DONALD

SCOTT, GREGORY

SMITH, BRUCE

SPRAGUE, W A

ROWAND, ROBERT

SCOTT, TIM

SMITH, CAROLYN S

SQUIRES GLEN FARM

ROWLAND, DONNA M

SEALS, HENRY JR

SMITH, CLARENCE E JR

SQUIRES, JEFFREY A

ROWLANDS, RICHARD E

SEARLES, DAVID

SMITH, CONNIE J

SQUIRES, REBECCA K

RUETENIK, ARDEN F

SEARS, LARRY

SMITH, DENNIS K

STAHL, JOEL L

RUHL, ALICE L

SEEWALD, JOEL H

SMITH, DONALD L

STALEY, BETTY J

RUHL, KENNETH W JR

SELNER, RALPH L

SMITH, FRED R

STALEY, RACHEL

RUHL, ROBERT

SERGENT, JEFF L

SMITH, FREDERIC L

STALEY, RUTH

RUHL, VIOLA R

SEVERANCE, RICHARD D SR

SMITH, GAIL

STALLINGS, DORIS J

RUSSELL, AARON

SEXTON, KURT L

SMITH, GEORGE T

STALTER, RALPH

RUTH, JAMES W SR

SEYMOUR, GERALD

SMITH, JACK B

STAMBAUGH, SHIRLEY

RUTHERFORD, DASTLA

SEYMOUR, RANDALL E

SMITH, JOSEPH W

STANFORTH BROS FARM

RUTHERFORD, WAYNE

SHAFFER, FRANKLIN

SMITH, KELLEN M

STANLEY, MATTHEW P

SABBE, JOE

SHAFFER, MILDRED

SMITH, LARRY P

STANLEY, ROBIN L

SAGE, ROBERT T

SHAFFER, PHYLLIS R

SMITH, MATSON Z

STANLEY, ROY E

SALEH, CHERIE L

SHAFFER, SANDY K

SMITH, MIKE

STAPLETON, FRANCIS

SALZGABER, DYAN

SHANKLIN, CHARLES

SMITH, PAUL

STATE SAVINGS BANK

SAMSONOW, SUSAN M

SHANKS, DONALD W

SMITH, PHILLIP

STATEN, JULIUS

SANDER, RAYMOND

SHARON, JAMES E JR

SMITH, PHYLLIS

STECK, CARL

SANDERS, NANCY M

SHARP, J B

SMITH, RALPH

STEELE, CATHERINE

SANDY SUPPLY CO

SHAW, GILBERT W

SMITH, RAY O

STEELE, DOUGLAS

SANTO, MARK

SHAW-THOMPSON DONNA

SMITH, RICHARD D

STEERE, JAMES R

SAVELY, IVA M

SHEARER, CHRISTI A

SMITH, RICHARD L

STEGALL, LEON

SAVKO, ANDREW J JR

SHEETS, LAWRENCE

SMITH, ROBERT

STEINHOUR, MAUD

SAWICKI, MICHAEL H

SHELLEY III, WALTER K

SMITH, RYLAND

STELZER, HAROLD R

SAWMAN, BRETT

SHEPHARD, WILLIAM

SMITH, THOMAS W

STELZER, PATRICIA A

SCARBOROUGH, JOSEPH

SHEPHERD, HOLLAND C

SMITH, TYLER

STEPHENS, BRENDA

SCARBOROUGH, RICHARD J

SHIPMAN, DAPHENE

SMITH, W P

STEPHENS, CAROL S

SCARBURY ACCT--OR, LONNIE

SHIPMAN, MARJORIE

SNASHALL, DAVID J

STEPHENS, LLOYD

SCAVNICKY, LARRY

SHIRK, MARVIN

SNEERINGER, ALFRED L

STEPHENS, RICHARD C

SCHINDLER, EDWARD E

SHIRKEY, CURTIS

SNELL, BARBARA

STEPHENSON, CHARLES

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STEPP, JERRY

TEATERS, JOHN

VAN DYCK, WILLIAM J

WEBER, NANCY D

STEVENS, JAMES D

TEETER, DONALD J

VAN FOSSEN, DANNY

WEDEL, SARA B

STEVENS, JESSE A

TEMPLE, LOWELL

VAN METER, SANDY

WEEKLY, NORMA J

STEVENS, KATHY J

TERMAN, SINDY

VAN PELT, GARY W

WEIBEL, DAVID B

STEVENS, MICHAEL A

TETER, C RICK JR

VAN TILBURG, EMMA L

WEIKART, ROBERT L

STEWART, JAMES A

TEYNOR EST OF JOHNSVILLE

VANCE, GEORGE J

WEISER, DEBRA L

STEWART, KATHY A

THE RANNEY DIVISION

VANCE, OLAN

WELCH, SAMUEL

STIFFLER, DONNA

THEW, LINDA G

VANDERAU, DON E

WELLS, DARYL S

STILWELL, JOHN

THOMAN, DAN

VANLOON, RONN

WELLS, MIKE

STIMMEL, THOMAS

THOMAS, ARTHUR H JR

VARBLE, JAIME

WENDLING, SUSAN

STITH, JACK

THOMAS, DANIEL

VARGO, JOANNE M

WENG, HELEN R

STITT, ELLEN E

THOMAS, DONALD

VARGO, JOHN D

WESTFALL, DANIEL J

STIVENSON, SUSAN

THOMAS, HOLLY A

VARGO, PATRICK

WETZEL, JOSEPH A

STONE, LLOYD

THOMAS, JOHN

VERIZON

WHARTON, ALLEN R

STONE, THOMAS R

THOMAS, KEITH

VERMILLION, MARY

WHEELER, EDDA M

STORTS, JOSEPH

THOMAS, KYLE

VICTOR, MONICA E

WHITACKER, DONALD

STOVALL, ROGER L

THOMAS, MATTHEW I

VILLERS, JACKIE

WHITE, AMY

STRATTON, FLORES J

THOMAS, ROBIN

VINCENT, WILLIAM H

WHITE, C J

STRATTON, LOWELL

THOMPSON, DAVID D

VINSON, GARY

WHITE, JOHN E

STRATTON, T E

THOMPSON, FRED

VONNIE HULL R, EALTY

WHITE, LARRY

STRIKER, RALEIGH

THOMPSON, KAREN S

VRANCKEN, ROD

WHITE, LINDA L

STROHL, JOANN

THOMPSON, MARILYN

VULCAN, GARY RANDAL

WHITE, MICHAEL

STRONG, DEVIN

THOMPSON, PAULA

WABER, DR W

WHITE, VICKIE L

STUCKEY, WANDA

THOMPSON, RANDALL

WACKER, ADAM G

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STUDER, RICHARD

THOMPSON, REID

WADE, DANNY

WHITING, DONALD F

STUHLDREHER, LARRY M

THORNLOW, LUCILLE

WAGNER, CARL

WHITMAN, ROBERT L

STURGELL, RONALD W

THUMA, ROY

WAGNER, DARRIN

WHITMER, JOHN

STURGILL, MELISSA

TIEFENTHALER, ROBERT

WAGNER, GARY L

WHITT, SHARI

STUTLER, CLAYTON

TILLBERRY, CRAIG

WALKER, GLENN

WHITTEMEYER, RICHARD J

STYER, HAROLD J

TIVENER, WILLIAM

WALKER, S DANNY

WIDERA, MARY LOU

STYER, JACK L

TODD, HAL V

WALKER, SUSAN

WIGTON, ETHEL

STYER, THERESA J

TOMLIN, ROBERT

WALLACE, BEVERLEY

WILHELM, J H

SULLINGER, MICHAEL

TOWNLEY, LEIGH

WALLACE, ROBERT E

WILKINSON, RUSSELL

SULSER, MICHAEL

TRAEGER, DALE R

WALLACE, WILLIAM

WILLEKE, FRANK

SUTHERLAND, MITCHELL D

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WALLINGTON, MICHAEL A

WILLEKE, FRANK

SUTHERLAND, WADE

TRAXLER, JAMES L

WALTER, B J

WILLIAMS, BEECHER J JR

SUTTON, GEORGE

TRIPPIER, JOHN SR

WALTERS, DOUG

WILLIAMS, CHARLES F

SWANDER, TIMOTHY

TROUPE, ALTHA

WALTERS, RICHARD

WILLIAMS, EUGENE W

SWANSON, ALLEN

TUCKER, ARTHUR L

WALTON, MARGIE

WILLIAMS, GEORGE I

SWITZER, JAMES

TUGGLE, CLAUDE M

WARD, RICHARD

WILLIAMS, HOWARD L JR

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TULLER, ERNEST C

WARNER, TERRY S

WILLIAMS, JAMES P

SZCZESNY, DENNIS

TURNER, CHARLES M

WASHINGTON, MOODY

WILLIAMS, JEFFREY

TABOR, MARY S

TUTTLE, LEONA

WATSON, ELAINE

WILLIAMS, JILL AN

TACKETT, ROGER

TYNES CHEVEROLET

WEATHERALL, DAVID A

WILLIAMS, PATRICIA

TACKETT, TIM

TYO, KERRY

WEAVER, JAMES

WILLIAMS, RAY

TANNER, LESLIE A

ULERY, DONALD G

WEAVER, LYMAN A

WILLIAMSON, JAMES

TAYLOR, PAUL G

UNDERWOOD, CHARLENE A

WEAVER, WILLIAM

WILLIAMSON, MICHAEL W

TAYLOR, RICKY L

URBAN, RICHARD F

WEBB, CLOISE B

WILLIS, SUSAN

TAYLOR, TOM H

VALLEY, REBECCA D

WEBB, MIKE

WILSON, CHARLES

TEASLEY, ALICE L

VAN BUSKIRK, NICHOLAS

WEBER, JAMES

WILSON, FRANK

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WILSON, GENE P

WORDEN, TERRY

WILSON, REBECCA

WORKMAN, DONALD

WILSON, TERRY

WORLEY, DAVID P

WILT, LARRY L

WOYAN, HERBERT K

WINDLE, KEITH J

WRIGHT, JUDITH J

WING, ROBERT

WYATT, ROSA M

WINGATE, DAVID

WYNN, CARLA

WINTERS, JAMES T

YAGER, LESTER E

WISE, EUGENE W JR

YAGHER, CHARLES

WITTENAUER, CHRISTY

YAKIR, MICHAEL

WOLDORF, ARTHUR F

YOAKAM, KAREN S

WOLFE, BARBARA

YOCKEY, DEAN

WOLFEL, THOMAS

YOUNG, GEORGE B

WOLVERTON, MIKE

YOUNG, JERRY

WOOD, CLIFFORD L

ZEIGLER, PAMELA

WOOD, JAMES O

ZEIGLER, PAUL

WOOD, L J

ZIEGLER, NORMA

WOOGERD, EDWIN L

ZOLL, K E

WOOLFORK, JEAN

ZWAYER, MARY

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Consolidated Cooperative sends our members best wishes for the holidays. Here’s to your health and happiness during this special season and in the year ahead. Consolidated Cooperative’s offices will be closed for the holidays on

Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – ONE CONTRIBUTION AT A TIME As a consumer-owner of Consolidated Cooperative, 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. 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. Through ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action, you as a consumerowner have the ability to strengthen this support and 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 visit Consolidated’s website: https://www.consolidated.coop/ electric/community-involvement/political-action/. Contributions to the NRECA Action Committee for Rural Electrification (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 suggestions. You are free to contribute more or less than the suggested amounts, or not at all. NRECA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute.

DECEMBER 2019 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING 21

FROM THE BOARDROOM

SEPTEMBER

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR OUR PROPANE CUSTOMERS

• Jaimey Burden, VP operations and safety, presented the safety report, which included lists of incidents, crew visits, and trainings. In addition to keeping walkways and driveways clear of snow and ice so that Consolidated’s drivers and crews can safely deliver your gas, the Ohio Propane Gas Association offers consumer tips on its website to help keep you safe and your propane system operating smoothly.

• Carrie Bessinger, financial services manager, discussed financials through August, including statements of operations and form 7 balance sheets. • Mike Schuster, trustee, provided a list of approved People Fund applications for the third quarter of 2019. • Doug Payauys, VP tech services, presented an update on technology projects and reviewed changes to board policy 129 (mobile device security).

• Remember to clear heavy snow and ice from key areas of your propane tank, such as regulators, regulator vents, piping, tubing, and valves in order to ensure continued and safe operation of the system.

• Tim Applegate, COO, discussed possible plans and strategies to begin fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment.

• Also important is to clear appliance vents, chimneys, and flues of snow and ice so that your appliances can vent properly. The Ohio Propane Gas Association points out that this is especially critical on the roofs of mobile homes, and it’s advised that you use a broom and not a shovel to avoid damaging any components.

• Phil Caskey, CEO, informed the board they would be receiving a survey for the upcoming strategic planning session. • Caskey reviewed articles IV (board of trustees) and V (officers) of the code of regulations.

• Finally, if something doesn’t look right after a storm, call Consolidated at 800-421-5863. Does your tank look like it’s shifted, or are your gas lines bent? Call us.

• Adam Landon, general counsel, reviewed board policies 105 (trustee code of ethics), 106 (trustee vacancies), 112 (trustee qualifications) and 113 (election of officers).

With a little preparation and vigilance, we will all make it through the winter heating season – warmly and safely.

• Caskey provided a list of internal and external meetings attended.

CONSOLIDATED COOPERATIVE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Larry Roof CONTACT — 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Chair

800-421-5863 | service@consolidated.coop www.consolidated.coop

Don Breece

MAIN OFFICE

Michael Struck

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Secretary

Mary Fuller Asst. Secretary

DISTRICT OFFICE

4993 St. Rte. 521 Delaware, OH 43015 OFFICE HOURS

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Kent Kramer Treasurer

Don McCracken Dick Miller Michael Huston Mike Schuster Trustees

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OUTAGE WATCH 866-567-2753

866-567-2753 is a special automated Outage Hotline to help speed up outage reporting and provide you with any outage information that is known at the time of your call. You can also text your outage to 55050 after preregistration with a service representative. HAVE A STORY SUGGESTION?

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Holiday Travel ’TIS THE SEASON FOR

Think mistletoe. Think holly. Think of Ohio as one big stocking, stuffed with cool Yule celebrations. We’ve selected eight close-to-home holiday destinations that evoke the story of the first Christmas, foster good cheer, and brighten spirits — all of them ideal spots for making merry with family and friends. BY DAMAINE VONADA

DECEMBER 2019 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING 25

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

At the Manger University of Dayton, Dec. 2–Jan. 12 Artistry, imagination, and the reason for the Christmas season draw visitors to the University of Dayton’s Marian Library for At the Manger, an annual display of Nativity scenes from the library’s collection of 3,500 crèches representing more than 100 countries. The event shows how different people and cultures interpret the birth of Christ, and this year, the exhibit’s volunteers selected which Nativity scenes to display. Tour guide Ann Persensky picked “Black and Beautiful,” a contemporary crèche by a Dutch-born artist. “One of its Magi is a woman,” says Perensky, “and a curled-up sheep is cuddling beside Baby Jesus.”

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937-229-4214; www.udayton.edu/marianlibrary/art-exhibits/at-the-manger.php.

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Deck the Hall 2019: A Classic Comic Hero Christmas Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron Select evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 30 Held at the splendid estate created by Goodyear cofounder F.A. Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude, Deck the Hall offers an array of experiences — a million dazzling lights, wondrous holiday music, a gorgeous Christmas tree, hot cocoa, gingerbread, and boutique shopping in the carriage house — for the entire family. Since its

2019 theme is superheroes, the Manor House’s marvelous décor features Wonder Woman, Superman, Spiderman, Batman, and other comic book favorites. 330-836-5533; www.stanhywet.org/events/ deck-hall-2019-classic-comic-hero-christmas.

Dickens Victorian Village Cambridge, Nov. 1–Jan. 1

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAMBRIDGE/GUERNSEY COUNTY VCB

With Cambridge’s Victorian-looking downtown as a backdrop, visitors stroll among more than 90 individual scenes with nearly 200 mannequins inspired by A Christmas Carol and Dickens-era England.

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Delightfully lifelike figures such as Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, carolers, lamplighters, and Father Christmas populate Wheeling Avenue, and at the courthouse, nighttime light and music extravaganzas are a joy to behold. “People tell me they’ve never seen better light shows anywhere,” says group tour coordinator Bev Keller. Also available are Victorian teas, carriage rides, and performances of an original Sherlock Holmes play, “The Case of the Christmas Carbuncle.”

PHOTOS COURTESY HAYES PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUMS

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Hayes Home Holidays tours Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont Tours, Dec. 20–22 Rare evening tours of the mansion where President Hayes and his wife, Lucy, lived after leaving the White House present a perfectly lovely opportunity to make holiday memories. “Seeing the home at night is a special experience,” says Kristina Smith, the museums’ communications 28 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • DECEMBER 2019

manager. “Because almost all the home’s furnishings were their belongings, it feels like Rutherford and Lucy are still here to welcome you.” Other activities include the Hayes Train Special, a model railroad with traditional holiday scenery, and horse-drawn trolley or sleigh rides (depending on the weather) through the grounds surrounding the Hayes Home.

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Hocking Valley Scenic Railway holiday trains Nelsonville Depot; Select dates, Nov. 30–Dec. 31 Oh, what fun it is to ride on the HVSR’s trio of festive excursions. The Railway’s Santa Train features the Jolly Old Elf plus a grumpy Grinch, Continued on page 30

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while the New Year’s Eve Train stops for midnight fireworks and offers both a familyfriendly pizza and soda car and an adultoriented wine and cheese car. New for 2019 is the Holiday Express to Robbins Crossing, a re-created log village where passengers can see how the pioneers celebrated Christmas. According to Isaac Miller, the conductor, it’s pulled by Ohio’s only operating standardgauge steam locomotive.

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Holiday Lights on the Hill Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum Hamilton, Nov. 22–Jan. 5 Drive through tunnels of twinkling lights and alleys of gleaming candy canes at Pyramid Hill, one of the nation’s few outdoor sculpture museums and a Butler Rural Electric Cooperative consumer-member. Covering rolling terrain graced by woodlands and lakes, the self-guided tour showcases the park’s internationally acclaimed collection of monumental sculptures. Executive director Sean FitzGibbons says the event is quite popular because it accomplishes Pyramid Hill’s mission of bringing people to art in nature. 513-868-1234; www.pyramidhill.org/holiday-lights-on-the-hill.

Nutcracker Village and Advent Market Steubenville, Nov. 26–Jan. 4

PHOTOS COURTESY HISTORIC FORT STEUBEN

This truly hometown and homegrown event in Steubenville features the world’s largest collection of life-sized nutcrackers — more than 150 of them. They’re all made in Steubenville and depict characters and individuals ranging from Santa Claus, Jack Frost, and Charlie Brown to Mother Teresa, John Glenn, and Steubenville native Dean Martin. “People like coming during the day to see the wonderful details on the nutcrackers, but at night with the colorful lights and holiday music, they’re just magical,” says Judy Bratton of the Steubenville Visitor Center. Adding to the enchantment is a weekend Advent Market with European-style chalets where local vendors and artisans sell holiday foods, gifts, toys, and, of course, nutcrackers. 740-283-1787; www. steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com.

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Yuletides of Yesteryear Sauder Village, Archbold Dec. 6–7 “Our traditional Holiday Lantern Tours offer guests an interactive look at the American Christmas traditions from 1850 through the 1920s,” says Kim Krieger of Sauder Village media relations. Sauder Village is Ohio’s largest living-history museum, and the evening tours include visits to historic houses, an original Mennonite church, a oneroom schoolhouse, and a vintage train depot where people of all ages get to enjoy old-fashioned fun such as singing carols, frosting cookies, and a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

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f you think of snowshoes as those tennis-racketlooking things strapped to your feet, like in those 1960s adventure movies, you might want to give them a closer look — especially if you’re looking for a fun, healthy, and relatively inexpensive way to keep exercising outdoors during those snowy winter months. “If you can walk, you can snowshoe,” says Anthony Zembrodt, Midwest Regional Manager of L.L. Bean’s outdoors programs. Snowshoes have been around for a long time, born of necessity for traversing the white stuff. Indigenous people of the north have used them for centuries, and European settlers in North America quickly adopted the concept when they arrived and began exploring in the 1600s. Why use showshoes? When the snow gets deep, the walking gets tough. You have to pull your legs out of a hole with each and every step. It’s like slogging through a slug of mud, and it will tire you right quick. It doesn’t take much imagining for you to feel your hip flexors tiring and aching. Snowshoes, however, spread your weight over a larger area of snow, thus allowing you to travel near the surface, aloft on the snow. The less you sink, the easier the walking. Modern snowshoes have certainly evolved from those early versions. Though the concept of the snowshoe seems nearly as involved as that of the wheel, the types of modern snowshoes range in nature depending on how they’re to be used. They’re typically made of aluminum frames with a sheath or decking of strong plastic around the part that binds to your boot. According to Zembrodt, it’s essential that you pick a snowshoe according to your weight, not your height. “The bigger the snowshoe, the more weight it can support,” he says. “It’s also important to consider the types of terrain you will be trekking — some shoes offer better traction than others.” Bear in mind snowshoeing is not skiing. Shoeing is relatively inexpensive; you can buy a pair of recreational

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DEC. 12–15, 19–22 – Winter Wonderland Light Display, Sandusky Co. Fgds., 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Drivethrough Thur./Sun. 6–8 p.m.; walk-through Fri./ Sat. 6–9 p.m. $1, under 12 free. Craft show, games, horse rides, train rides, music, popcorn, cookies, hot chocolate, and Santa! Donations of food items accepted for food pantry. 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com. DEC. 14 – Train Town Show and Swap Meet, Allen Co. Fgds., 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Operating model railroads; more than 200 tables with model railroad, railfan, and general railroad items for sale. All scales. Food service will be available. 419-228-7141. DEC. 20 – WinterFest and Santa’s House, Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 120 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, 6–8 p.m. Free. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride around downtown, meet with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and sweet treats. www.visitfindlay.com. DEC. 20, 22 – Silver Screen Classics: It’s a Wonderful Life, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $5. See Frank Capra’s classic Christmas tale come to life on the big screen. 419-2422787 or www.valentinetheatre.com. DEC. 21 – Toledo Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 8 p.m. $28–$38 plus fees. 419-242-2787 or www. valentinetheatre.com.

DEC. 26–31 – Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides at Spiegel Grove, 1337 Hayes Ave., Fremont, 1–4 p.m. $5.50, under 3 free. Ride through the grounds in a horse-drawn sleigh, as President Hayes did. Rides are by South Creek Clydesdales. Horse-drawn trolley ride may be used in addition to or in place of the sleigh depending on demand and staffing. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org. JAN. 4 – Model Train Clinic, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, 1337 Hayes Ave., Fremont, 1–4 p.m. $10, C. (6–12) $5, under 6 free; ticket includes access to museum. Veteran model train hobbyists assist you with advice related to model train maintenance and repair, as well as estimating the value of older model trains. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org. JAN. 4–5 – Tri-State Gun Show, Allen Co. Fgds., 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima (2 miles east of Lima on St. Rte. 309), Sat. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $6, free for members, under 18 free. Over 400 tables of modern and antique guns, edged weapons, and sportsmen equipment. 419-647-0067 or www.tristategunshow.org. JAN. 10 – Silver Screen Classics Double Feature: Dracula and Frankenstein, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. $5. Two groundbreaking horror films from 1931, in all their black-and-white cinematic glory. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

DEC. 5–8, 12–23, 26–30 – Deck the Hall, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 5–8 p.m. $7–$22, under 5 free. The decorating theme this year is “A Classic Comic Hero Christmas,” featuring the stories of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman, and others. New this season: Step inside a giant interactive snow globe for your family photos! Santa lights the tree in the courtyard each day at 5:30 p.m. 330-315-3287 or www.stanhywet.org. DEC. 14–15 – Winter Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Federated Church–Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. THROUGH DEC. 31 – Holidays at the Mansion: “Old $3, under 12 free. Artists and crafters selling their original Fashioned Christmas,” The Victorian House Museum, 484 handmade items. Full concession stand on site. www. Wooster Rd., Millersburg, Sun.–Thur. 1–4 p.m., Fri./Sat. 1–8 avantgardeshows.com. p.m. $10; seniors and veterans/active military, $9; under 12 free. Tour the 28-room mansion, transformed into a holiday DEC. 15 – Flea Market of Collectables, Medina County Fgds. Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, 9 wonderland. Open house is Nov. 16, 4–8 p.m.; $5. “Santa a.m.–3 p.m. $2. Early bird special admission: 6–9 a.m., and Friend — Celebrate the Season!” is Dec. 7. 330-674$3. A treasure trove of vintage items and collectables. 0022 or www.victorianhousemuseum.org. 330-948-4300 or www.conraddowdell.com. THROUGH JAN. 4 – Steubenville Nutcracker Village DEC. 21 – Winter Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, and Advent Market, Fort Steuben Park and 4th and Markets Sts., Steubenville. Free. Over 150 unique, life-size Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. Artists and crafters selling nutcrackers in an outdoor display with lights and music. their original handmade items. Full concession stand on Market open Fri.–Sun., 3–9 p.m. 740-283-1787 or www. site. www.avantgardeshows.com. steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com. JAN. 4 – Antique and Collectible Toy Show, Lakeland THROUGH JAN. 4 – Christmas Wonderland and Gift Community College, AFC Auxiliary Gym, 7700 Clocktower Shop, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Dr., Kirtland, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $6, C. (6–12) $2, under 6 free. Mon.–Thur. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Christmas gifts, nutcrackers, Nutcracker New and antique toys and dolls to buy, sell, or trade. Diecast cars, trucks, and planes; pressed steel and tin Village memorabilia, and Christmas décor. 740-283-1787 toys and models; farm toys, mechanical toys, and more. or www.steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com. 216-470-5780 (ask for Tom), cleveshows@att.net, or www. neocollectibletoys.com.

JAN. 4 – Snow Dogs Train Show, presented by Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association, UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $6, under 12 free. Free parking. All-gauge show with over 150 tables of trains and toys, operating layouts, and good food at reasonable prices. 440-833-4366, jvendlinger@gmail. com, or www.cvsga.com. Mailing address: Ken Vendlinger, 28920 W. Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095. JAN. 8–12 – Ohio RV Supershow, I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, Wed.–Fri. 12–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $14, under 13 free. $10 parking. Over 600 of the newest RVs including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motor homes. 330-678-4489 or www.ohiorvshow.com. JAN. 11 – Mohican Winter Fest, 131 W. Main St., Loudonville, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Aaron Costic and his crew from Elegant Ice Creations will offer six ice carving demonstrations hourly beginning at 11 a.m. Sponsored sculptures will be placed along Main Street on Friday evening or Saturday morning, weather permitting. 419994-2519 or www.discovermohican.com. JAN. 11–12 – Medina Gun Show, Medina County Fgds. Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. 450 tables of displays. 330-948-4400 or www.conraddowdell.com. JAN. 12 – Winter Hike, Mohican State Park, 3116 St. Rte. 3, Loudonville, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free. Take a 5K or 10K hike along Clear Fork Gorge. Enjoy hot soup, cookies, and drinks by the fire after the hike. 419-994-5125 or www. discovermohican.com.

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THROUGH DEC. 26 – Lake of Lights, Saulisbery Park, 13344 St. Rte. 67 W., Kenton, 6–9 p.m. $5 per car. Special events on Sat. and Sun. evenings. 419-675-2547 or www. facebook.com/LakeOfLights. THROUGH DEC. 31 – Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Sun.–Thur. 3–8 p.m., Fri./Sat. 3–9 p.m. $16–$19, under 2 free. Over 1 million lights, the award-winning Big Tree, and more than 200 illuminated animal images. 419-385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org. THROUGH JAN. 5 – North Pole Express, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Fri. and Sat. 5:30–9:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Adults $4, children $3. Hop on board our quarterscale locomotive for a trip through a winter wonderland of 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). 419-423-2995 or www.nworrp.org.

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performance by Columbus Children’s Choir. Hours and schedule of events at www.stateauto.com/Christmas. DEC. 21–22 – Scott Antique Market, Ohio Expo Center, 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. America’s favorite treasure hunt! 800 exhibit booths. info@scottantiquemarket.com or www. scottantiquemarkets.com. JAN. 3 – First Friday Art Walk, downtown Zanesville, 5–8 p.m. Stroll the downtown streets while touring over 35 participating galleries, studios, and local businesses, many of which offer demonstrations, make-and-take THROUGH JAN. 1 – Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, activities, and complimentary refreshments. Free shuttle Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, 3311 S. Old State Rd., Delaware, Sun.–Thur. 5:30–9:30 p.m., Fri./Sat. 5:30– service available on the Fun Bus. Tour maps available at participating galleries and businesses. www.artcoz.org. 10:30 p.m. $20–$30 per car. Drive-through light show. 614-412-3499 or https://butchbandosfantasyoflights.com. JAN. 3–5 – Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo, Ohio Expo Center, Kasich Hall, Columbus, Fri. THROUGH JAN. 1 – “A Storybook Christmas,” 12–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $6, Zanesville and Muskingum Co. locations. Over 100 under 18 free. From top-quality exhibits, to informative participating businesses. Drive or walk by to view the decorations or to visit. Nightly light and music show at the seminars, to insightful demonstrations and more, courthouse, Sun.–Thur. 6–9 p.m., Fri./Sat. 6–10 p.m. 740- you’ll discover thousands of smart, stylish, and costeffective ways to design or renovate your home. www. 455-8282, 800-743-2303, or www.visitzanesville.com. homeshowcenter.com. THROUGH JAN. 2 – State Auto’s Christmas Corner, 518 JAN. 5 – Columbus Paper, Postcard, and Book E. Broad St., Columbus. Free. Historic life-sized Nativity Show, Ohio Expo Center, Rhodes Center, 717 E. 17th St., display. Official lighting is Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m., with

Columbus, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $6. Vintage paper collectibles including postcards, books, paper advertisements, stereo view cards, trade cards, old photographs, magazines, documents, non-sports cards, military paper items, paper sports collectibles, and protective storage options. 614-206-9103 or www.facebook.com/Columbus-PaperShow-134469001768. JAN. 10 – Improv in the May, Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $6. An evening of improvisation comedy featuring audience interaction and suggestions for skits and games. 740-3832101 or www.marionpalace.org. JAN. 10–19 – Ohio RV and Boat Show, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th St., Columbus, Wed.–Fri. 12–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $14, C. (6–13) $3, under 6 free. Hundreds of campers and boats from over 21 dealers, plus camping gear, equipment, and related products. www.ohiorvandboatshow.com. JAN. 11–12 – Columbus Weddings Show, Ohio Expo Center, Kasich Hall, 717 E. 17th St., Columbus, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sample wedding cakes and reception food, see the latest in wedding styles, and meet hundreds of wedding specialists. Daily runway shows. $12 at door; online discount and packages available. http:// cbusweddings,com.

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Muskingum Valley bluff between 4 and 4:30 p.m. in near perfect alignment with Sacra Via. Maps and a brief commentary will be provided by Castle archaeologist Wes Clarke. 740-373-1480 or www.mariettacastle.org. DEC. 28 – Visit with the Pioneers, Campus Martius Museum, 601 Second St., Marietta. Visit the home of General Rufus Putnam to meet with some of Marietta’s citizens from the early 19th century. 740-373-3750 or www.campusmartiusmuseum.org. DEC. 31 – New Year’s Eve Dance, 26100 Legion Rd., Langsville, 8–12 p.m. $10 cover charge. The Cadillacs out of Racine, Ohio, will be performing live. 740-669-1020 or josephfreeman476@gmail.com. DEC. 31 – New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing, Harvest Christian Fellowship. Free. 740-704-1487. DEC. 31 – New Year’s Eve Train and Fireworks, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Nelsonville Depot, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville, 10:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. $22–$35. 740-2491452 or www.hvsry.org/trainlist. JAN. 12 – Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, 3 p.m. $29–$39. A special matinee performance from “The New Queen of Bluegrass” and her award-winning band. 740-753-1924 or www.stuartsoperahouse.org.

performed each evening. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com. THROUGH JAN. 5 – “Space: A Journey to Our Future,” Bossard Library, 7 Spruce St., Gallipolis. Free. Interactive exhibition presented in cooperation with NASA and as seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. www.bossardlibrary.org. DEC. 15 – It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical, Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 3 p.m. Presented by the Chillicothe Civic Theatre. Based on the beloved 1946 film, the musical faithfully follows George Bailey’s life THROUGH DEC. 22 – Santa Train, Hocking Valley Scenic from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether Railway, Nelsonville Depot, 33 W. Canal St., Nelsonville, every Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and every Fri. at 6 his life has mattered at all. 740-772-2041 or www. majesticchillicothe.net. p.m. beginning on Nov. 30. $16–$21, under 3 free. www. hvsry.org/trainlist/#santa. DEC. 18 – Phil Dirt and the Dozers, Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 8 p.m. $20–$22. Fans THROUGH JAN. 1 – Dickens Victorian Village, of all ages can enjoy this family-friendly stroll through downtown Cambridge. Stroll the streets to view scenes the band’s oldies-but-goodies along with some of depicting life in 1850s England, featuring life-sized, their favorite Christmas songs. 740-772-2041 or www. handmade mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. majesticchillicothe.net. 800-933-5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com. DEC. 21 – Solstice Watch, Sacra Via Park (between Third THROUGH JAN. 1 – Guernsey County Courthouse and Second Sts.), Marietta, 4–5:30 p.m. If the weather Holiday Light Show, Cambridge, 5:30–9 p.m. cooperates, we will view the sun setting on the western nightly. Four different light and music shows

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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. 877-4361797 or https://oglebay.com/events/festival-of-lights. NOV. 22–DEC. 28 – 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. 304-366-4550 or www. celebrationoflightswv.com.

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chocolate and cookies and entertainment by Santa’s elves. Reservations recommended. 513-933-8022 or www.lebanonrr.com/northpole. THROUGH DEC. 31 – Light Up Middletown, Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave., Middletown, 6–10 p.m. daily. Admission by cash donation — you set the price! A drive-through fantasy light display, open in all weather. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus every Fri. and Sat., 7–9 p.m., through Dec. 21. www.lightupmiddletown.org. THROUGH JAN. 1 – Christmas at the EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. See the magic of Christmas at the home of the world’s largest indoor THROUGH DEC. 24 – Christmas in the Greenhouse, train display. Take the family on a “Journey to the North Milford Garden Center (in the Milford Shopping Center), Pole” where you’ll meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. 513-8981025 Lila Ave., Milford. Free. The greenhouse turns into a 8000 or www.entertrainmentjunction.com. Christmas store, with cut and live trees for sale, crafts and goods made by local vendors, a large train display layout, THROUGH JAN. 5 – Holiday Lights on the Hill, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves and trains for purchase. Wreath-making classes weekly, Rd., Hamilton. Mon.–Thur. 6–9 p.m., $20 per car; Fri.– and Santa visits on Saturdays! Check website or call for updated hours. 513-248-4531 or www.grantsgreenhouses. Sun. 6–10 p.m., $25 per car; museum members $15. A 2-mile drive-through light display. 513-868-1234 or http:// com. pyramidhill.org/holiday-lights. THROUGH DEC. 28 – North Pole Express, LM&M DEC. 13–14 – “Songs of the Season”: Oxford Musicians Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. $22–$35; children Holiday Concert, Oxford Community Arts Center, Oxford, under 2, $5. See website for days and times. Take a 7:30 p.m. $10. Each group does two or three numbers. ride on a vintage train to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass plays on Sat., Dec. Children will receive a small gift from Santa. Enjoy hot

14; exact time to be announced later. 513-524-8506, info@ oxarts.org, or www.oxarts.org. DEC. 15 – Winter Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Oasis Golf Club and Conference Ctr., 902 Loveland-Miamiville Rd., Loveland, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. Artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. Full concession stand on site. www.avantgardeshows.com. DEC. 21 – Winter Solstice Sunset Observance, Serpent Mound, 3850 St. Rte. 73, Peebles, 4–5:30 p.m. 937-2050094 or www.serpentmound.org. JAN. 1 – World Race for Hope 5K, Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Free. Join runners and walkers on New Year’s Day to kick off National Slavery Prevention and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Donations support the nonprofit Free To Run Foundation’s awareness/education programs and charity partners. Register by Dec. 31 at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/ Troy/WorldRaceforHopeTroy. JAN. 4–5 – Wedding Expo and Show, Wright State University Nutter Center, McLin Gym, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $5 in advance, $8 at door. Fashion shows at 1 and 3 p.m. Giveaways, door prizes, demonstrations, and seminars. www.weddingapolis.com.

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night

SILENT 1. A tranquil early winter night in our neighborhood. Lorie Wilber

Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative member

2. The Kirk triplets awaiting Santa’s arrival! My children Steel, Volt, and Sterling. Justin Kirk Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative member

3. Curiosity is the cat! Our cat, Chloe, was fascinated by the lights on our Christmas tree. Toni Kellar

Washington Electric Cooperative member

4. Chloe, our English springer spaniel, quietly waits for her Christmas treats from Santa. Ingrid Benn Weaver Consolidated Cooperative member

5. A winter walk at home. Richard Breitenbach 6

South Central Power Company member

6. Our 3-year-old granddaughter, Millie Nicholson, up bright and early checking out the Christmas tree. Perry and Dawn Hamman

Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative member

7. A view of our barn nestled among the trees during a silent winter night. Julie Wilhelm Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative member

Send us your picture! For March, send “Tip of the Hat” by Dec. 15; for April, send “Easter Egg Hunt” by Jan. 15. Upload your photos at www.ohioec.org/ memberinteractive — and remember to include your co-op name and to identify everyone in the photos.

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HOW DO CAPITAL CREDITS

WORK?

Co-ops are not-for-profit, so when there’s money left after bills are paid, it’s returned to members as “capital credits,” or “patronage capital.” Ohio electric co-ops returned $34 MILLION to members in 2018. Nationally, electric co-ops returned $1.1 BILLION to members in 2017, and $16 BILLION since 1988.

Members paying their bills generates operating revenue for the co-op.

When all the bills are paid, the extra money at the end of each year, called “margins,” is allocated back to each member based on how much electricity they purchased that year.

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The co-op’s board approves a return of that money to members, often called “capital credits” or “patronage capital.”