Ohio Cooperative Living - June 2018 - Firelands

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Also inside Internships give a head start to co-op careers

Kids’ recipe contest winner celebrates ‘Gotcha Day’

Bicentennial Barns artist is still on the job

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INSIDE SPECIAL ISSUE:

EXPLORING OHIO 25 FACTORY TOURS Manufacturers throughout the state open their doors to the public, offering tours to demonstrate how they produce their wares.

30 DOGGIE DESTINATIONS More than a third of Ohio households include a canine resident, so when summer travel beckons, it’s nice to know where your tail-wagging pal can come along for the ride.

32 FUN FESTIVALS From duct tape to chivalrous knights, Ohioans find many a reason for celebration.

Cover image on most issues: Enjoying a sample after a tour of the Velvet Ice Cream factory at Ye Olde Mill in Utica (photo courtesy of Velvet Ice Cream Company).

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he internet has changed the way people live and work around the globe.

Access to the internet is the emerging essential utility service. In larger cities across the U.S., there’s no concern that high-speed access is available via cable providers, cellular networks, Wi-Fi, and other broadband channels.

However, throughout much of rural Ohio and rural America, high-speed internet access, commonly known as “broadband,” isn’t available.

More than 1 million Ohioans lack access to fast, reliable broadband service.

Nationally, the figure is a staggering 23 million. Rural broadband deployment should be inherent to the state’s infrastructure plans and development.

Broadband is essential for education, health care, and business, including access to global markets.

Rural America already faces stiff economic challenges. Fewer than 15 percent of American businesses are located in rural areas and small towns. Inadequate high-speed internet access is making the problem worse and contributing to the exodus of talented young people from the rural landscape. The convergence of new technology and partnerships has made rural broadband deployment more achievable than ever, but high costs remain the biggest obstacle to distribution in less populated areas.

That’s why Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives strongly supports Ohio House Bill 378, which establishes the Ohio Broadband Grant Program. It’s a good start.

However, if we’re going to solve this national problem, we’ll clearly need additional federal investment. Rural Ohio’s need for broadband connectivity is about better access to telehealth services, as well as educational opportunities and increased access to home learning, which, in turn, provides a more skilled rural workforce and an advanced talent pool.

Further, rural broadband service means an enhanced online presence for rural retail outlets, and thus a healthier rural trade economy. For many rural communities, high-speed internet in today’s universal environment means access to prosperity.

Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives is committed to strong and healthy local communities. A vibrant 21st-century rural economy depends on expanded highspeed internet access and electric grid modernization efforts. That’s why we’re working to be a part of the solution to Ohio’s underserved areas.

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

A vibrant 21stcentury rural economy depends on expanded highspeed internet access and electric grid modernization.

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MORE INSIDE DEPARTMENTS 4 POWER LINES COOPERATIVE INTERNS: Every career has to start somewhere, and an internship at an electric co-op is a powerful beginning.

8 CO-OP PEOPLE BARN ARTIST: Scott Hagan, the man responsible for painting

Ohio’s Bicentennial Barns, is still at it two decades later.

10 WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE THE OLD JOHNSTON FARM: The life of a pioneer diplomat is re-created at his original farm near Piqua.

14 OHIO ICON MADSEN DONUTS: The Geneva-on-the-Lake mainstay still uses

the original 1938 recipes left by the original owners.

16 GOOD EATS KIDS’ RECIPE CONTEST: Our winner took first prize with the recipe she makes each year to celebrate her “Gotcha Day.”

19 LOCAL PAGES News and important information from your electric cooperative.

23 CO-OP OHIO LIGHTING UP THE SCHOOLS: One Ohio co-op helps a local school district improve lighting in the district’s buildings.

The fact that a product is advertised in Ohio Cooperative Living should not be taken as an endorsement. If you find an advertisement misleading or a product unsatisfactory, please notify us or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215.

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38 CALENDAR WHAT’S HAPPENING: June events and other things to do.

40 MEMBER INTERACTIVE FUNNY WEDDINGS: Lighthearted moments from that special day.

IN THIS ISSUE

Columbus (p.4, 5, 26) Mount Gilead (p.5) Carrollton (p.6) Millersburg (p.6) St. Marys (p.6) Jerusalem (p.8) Piqua (p.10) Geneva-on-the-Lake (p.14)

West Mansfield (p.16) Plain City (p.25) Greenville (p26, 34) Cambridge (p.27) Cincinnati (p.27) Marysville (p.28) Utica (p.28) Logan (p.33) Avon (p.34)

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Below are stories from former cooperative interns, in their own words, and how their internships took them to full-time co-op jobs.

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Samantha Kuhn – Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Columbus I knew I wanted to be a part of a publication that emphasized downhome topics and “real” people, like my own neighbors and friends, while still operating under the cooperative spirit I had grown up in. With my journalism background, love for editing and writing, and a fondness for the co-op model, I had an inkling that being a communications intern for Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives would be a natural fit. I dove into each day’s nitty-gritty operations and asked a thousand questions, and my internship turned out to be the best hands-on learning experience I could have hoped for — not to mention, it paid surprisingly well! My supervisor matched my interests with relevant tasks, then provided a level of honest, real-world feedback that I would have never received in the classroom. The experience allowed me to not just dip my toes into the waters of the co-op world, but to wade in as deeply as I wanted. I was able to cut the rope that bound me to my comfort zone, and in stepping out, I realized just how much more there could be to professional life than merely “work.” So, naturally, I came back to Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives when a position opened.

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Ryan Strom – Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Columbus After high school, I decided to study electrical engineering, which had always been an interest of mine, at Ohio University. Midway through my sophomore year, I started looking for positions through the university’s Engineering “CoOp” Program — not electric cooperatives (as I learned about later), but instead a cooperative educational program. The program was set up so engineering students could gain on-the-job experience by working full time for half of the school year and going to school full time for the remainder. I chose a position with Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives because I was excited to learn about the electric utility industry, and I was interested in the co-op business model.

While interning there, I developed systems to support the statewide electricload-forecasting program, transmission interconnections, and rate analyses.

The position offered exposure into regulation, distribution, transmission, and generation — all of which taught me a lot about the industry. My experience was so phenomenal that when I finished college, I accepted a full-time position with Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives as a power delivery engineer. Now I mentor all of the incoming “co-op” students from schools across Ohio.

Cooperative Dan Bunyard – Consolidated Cooperative, Mt. Gilead/Delaware

Growing up near the village of Galena, just north of Columbus, I was home-schooled from kindergarten through high school. I’ve had a knack for computers since I was young, and I decided to pursue a degree in computer engineering at Ohio Northern University. At the same time, I sought an engineering internship with a local business and got an offer from Consolidated. I worked three months that summer, sorting through old work orders and making small map corrections. In the fall, I started college and discovered very quickly that I didn’t want to be an engineer. After leaving college the following year, I returned to Consolidated, again as an engineering intern, but struggled to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. I shifted from engineering to IT intern for about a year before becoming a part-time technician, and that’s when I discovered that IT was my calling. I later became full-time staff and, in 2015, was promoted to systems administrator, overseeing all servers and systems. It’s an understatement to say that all the staff here at Consolidated, including some who are no longer here, are the reason I am where I am today.

Eli Callis – Consolidated Cooperative, Mt. Gilead/Delaware

My story begins at a computer networking course during my senior year of high school.

About two months before graduation, my professor told the class that Consolidated had internships available. I interviewed for an IT position and am forever that happy I did, because it concluded with a “When can you start?” I knew little about electric cooperatives, but I quickly learned that Consolidated was a great place to be. I started working two hours per day until graduation and amped that up to three full-time days per week when I started college. The flexible work schedule allowed me to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in network communications management, and I was offered a full-time IT position shortly after.

In 2012, Consolidated began to ramp up its plan to build a fiber communications network, and I became network supervisor to oversee and facilitate the needs of the new services. Fast-forward to the present, and our commercial fiber network is well established. I’ve had the opportunity to train and mentor other interns, and now, in preparing for even more growth, I have been asked to move into the chief technology officer role. I have never been more honored.

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Shiloh Neice – Carroll Electric Cooperative, Carrollton Growing up 15 minutes from Carroll Electric, and having lived on co-op lines for 27 years, I had some exposure to the co-op world. I decided to apply for the summer helper position because it was convenient — close to home and extra cash for college. I was hired and put right to work doing anything and everything that was asked. I helped the mechanic perform service and maintenance on the bucket, digger, and pickup trucks. I also helped in the warehouse by unloading trucks, counting inventory, and doing basic cleaning.

I moved from summer helper to working on the Carroll line crew part time while finishing up my degree. In 2013, I was hired full time on the line crew and was given the opportunity to pursue an apprenticeship through the Central Ohio Lineworker Training (COLT) program. Fast-forward three years, and I was promoted to line supervisor. If I had not applied for and received the summer helper position, I would have graduated college as a construction manager. Instead, I pursued an electrical career and have loved it since.

John Porter – Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, Millersburg My internship with Holmes-Wayne began in fall 1988, while I was attending Ohio Northern University pursuing electrical engineering.

I was interested in an internship program to help with financial demands and to gain experience, and I began looking into the electric utility industry at the prompting of a professor and family who were co-op members. I was offered an internship at Holmes-Wayne, and I worked on several projects while in college — from implementing an outage management system to converting a Mylar-based mapping system to an electronic AutoCAD system.

My internship gave me a lot of experience, and when I graduated, I had an edge on my peers. HolmesWayne offered me a full-time job, and I accepted the position, knowing it came with close friends and family, competitive benefits, and a range of work challenges in the years to come. Looking back from the time I started at Holmes-Wayne as the company’s first in-house engineer to today, as vice president of operations and engineering, I have seen many changes throughout the years. The internship was a great place for me to test out not only a career in the electric utility industry, but a career with my potential future employer.

Matt Donaldson – Midwest Electric, St. Marys When I was in college, I was interested in an internship, but apprehensive about it. I saw an ad from Midwest for a full-time position, which I knew I couldn’t do because of school, but my dad encouraged me to apply anyway. I didn’t get the job, but it worked out because I made great connections, which became useful when I had onthe-job requirements for one of my courses. After striking out at many places and feeling hopeless, I contacted Midwest. They offered me a position working two days per week while taking classes the other three days. It was an incredible experience in the geographic information system (GIS) field, taking paper maps and updating computer models. I worked with maps until I graduated, and Midwest offered me a full-time position as GIS technician a week later. Once I was full time, I took all of the paper maps and converted them to electronic. It’s important to take chances and to not get down on yourself if you fail. If it wasn’t for my father encouraging me to put myself out there, and having my back when I did again, I would not have the job that I have today.

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Scott Hagan’s familiar work can be seen on structures across the state STORY AND HAGAN PHOTO BY DAMAINE VONADA

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hen Scott Hagan remodeled his home, he and his wife, Amanda, picked reclaimed barn wood for the staircase and fireplace mantle. It was an obvious choice, given Hagan’s history.

Hagan, a South Central Power Company member from Jerusalem, Ohio, is the artist who painted the Bicentennial Barns for Ohio’s 200th birthday celebration of 2003. As far as he knows, he’s still the only professional barn artist around — and his portfolio has grown to include not only the 88 Bicentennial Barns, but more than 800 additional barns, silos, and other structures across the country (check out www. barnartist.com to see most of them).

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Opposite: Scott Hagan has painted more than 800 barns, silos, and other structures since he first painted his dad’s barn in 1997.

His latest, right across the road from South Central Power Company’s Barnesville office, was scheduled to be dedicated at the end of May. Above: An iconic Ohio Bicentennial Barn in Dorset Township, Ashtabula County, photographed by Jason Miklacic.

the road from his parents, Rick and Linda Hagan. While Hagan says he inherited his artistic talent from his mother, he grew up doing farm chores with his father. “During winter,” says Hagan, “Dad still calls me in the middle of the night to help him pull a calf.”

Hagan’s career as a barn artist began on a whim in 1997, when he painted Ohio State’s Block O logo and Brutus Buckeye mascot on his father’s barn. “I was 19,” recalls Hagan, “and just wanted something big to paint.” A newspaper in Barnesville featured Hagan’s supersized art in a front-page story that caught the eye of the Ohio Bicentennial Commission.

At the time, the commission was looking to build excitement for the state’s bicentennial, and after meeting with Hagan, then-Director Stephen George hired him to paint the “1803–2003” logo on barns in each of Ohio’s 88 counties. “The Bicentennial Barns were like giving everybody their own slice of birthday cake,” says George, now senior adviser to Ohio History Connection’s CEO. According to George, Hagan’s “salt of the earth” personality and farming background made him ideal for the project. “For a 19-year-old, Scott had a real understanding of the job’s significance,” George says, “and he had no trouble walking through a pasture to get to a barn. He was very confident in a rural environment.” According to the Ohio Bicentennial Commission’s final report, he traveled in the neighborhood of 65,000 miles and used 650 gallons of pain in the effort.

To Hagan’s surprise, the Bicentennial Barns brought him a certain celebrity. People showed up with picnic baskets to watch him work, asked for autographs, and even applauded when he finished painting a barn. “Scott is such a nice guy that people grew to love him,” George says. “He became like a folk hero.”

“I never intended to make barn art a career when I started, but 21 years later, I’m still doing it and I still like it.”

After Hagan completed Ohio’s Bicentennial Barns, he got dozens — hundreds — of requests to decorate more farm structures. While his barn art depicts everything from corn to quilt squares, he especially enjoys doing American flags, and in fact, when Hagan repainted his dad’s barn, he changed his original Ohio State symbols to Old Glory and an eagle.

In 2015, Hagan began painting Ohio History Barns, commissioned by the Ohio History Connection and local historical societies, to present Ohio’s rich heritage of significant people, places, and achievements, and to whet the public’s appetite to learn more.

“I never intended to make barn art a career when I started,” Hagan says, “but 21 years later, I’m still doing it and I still like it.”

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uring the early 1800s, Ohio was the western edge of America’s frontier. A few Native American tribes still remained in the state, but the Indian Removal Act numbered their days. Passed by the U.S. Congress in 1830, the Act required all Indians living on reservations to move west of the Mississippi. The last to leave the Buckeye State were the Wyandot, and the man tasked with making that happen was John Johnston (1774–1861).

“Johnston was a good choice for the job because he was highly respected by both the Indians and whites,” says Andy Hite, site manager of the historic Johnston Farm and Indian Agency, located near Piqua, Ohio. “It took a great amount of skill and diplomacy to do what he did.”

Frontier introduction Born in Ireland, Johnston emigrated to America at the age of 12 and settled in Pennsylvania, eventually finding work hauling supplies by wagon to Anthony Wayne’s army supply post at Fort Piqua.

Right around 1800, at age 26, Johnston became involved with a young woman named Rachel Robinson, who was 16 at the time. The problem with the budding romance was that Rachel was Quaker by religion and John was Episcopal; to say the least, Rachel’s parents didn’t approve.

The two young lovers solved the problem by eloping to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Their honeymoon was an 850-mile horseback trip through the wilderness from Pennsylvania to Indian Territory (now Indiana) where Johnston had accepted a job as an Indian Factor, running the government trading post at Fort Wayne. The position was Johnston’s introduction to Native American culture. He became adept at dealing with the tribesmen of the region and was eventually promoted to Federal Indian Agent.

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The Old Johnston Farm and Indian Agency in Piqua takes visitors back to explore what life was like in 1800s frontier Ohio during John Johnston’s time as Federal Indian Agent. The historic site includes Johnston’s preserved farmhouse mansion, mule-towed canal boats, and more.

Called back to service He remained in that position until 1811, when he and Rachel moved to their farm near Piqua, onto land Johnston had first seen years before and subsequently purchased in 1804. Their marriage and lives there were prolific; they had 15 children (five boys and 10 girls), and all but one lived into adulthood. It was during this time in his life as a “gentleman farmer,” as he liked to refer to himself, that Johnston was called out of retirement by the federal government to act as the Indian Agent for western Ohio when the War of 1812 broke out.

His farm became the site of the new Indian agency from which he oversaw the Shawnees beginning in 1812, adding the Seneca and Wyandot tribes in 1816. Johnston was ousted from his position in 1829 when a new presidential administration (Andrew Jackson) took over in Washington. Yet, he was still willing to help his friends the Wyandot relocate when they left in 1843.

See for yourself If you’d like to experience what life was like on the Ohio frontier, the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency (www. johnstonfarmohio.com) is open Thursday through Sunday from June through August; and by special appointment in April, May, September, and October.

Start your visit at the museum to get a sense of the Native American influence surrounding the area, then take a tour of the red-brick farmhouse — considered a mansion during its time — the rooms furnished with period furniture.

“We like to keep the house looking as if the original occupants have just stepped out of the room,” Hite says.

“So you might see Rachel’s needlework left on a sofa, kids’ toys scattered in a corner, or important papers lying on John’s writing desk.”

No visit to the farm is complete without a canal-boat ride on the section of the Miami and Erie Canal that passes through the property. Pulled by a mule or two, the canal boat moves just a few miles per hour. “Canal-boat operators were fined if they exceeded the speed limit of 4 miles per hour,” Hite says, “as the wake from boats eroded the canal banks.”

W.H. “CHIP” GROSS is Ohio Cooperative Living’s outdoors editor.

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MADSEN DONUTS Geneva-on-the-Lake

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Location: On the famous “Strip” (a.k.a. State Route 531) of attractions, eateries, and entertainment venues clustered near Geneva-on-the-Lake’s lengthy Lake Erie shoreline.

Provenance: In 1938, Carl Madsen and his wife, Isobel, opened a small donut shop in the summer resort community of Geneva-on-the-Lake. Thanks to Madsen’s delicious “secret” recipes and emphasis on quality, Madsen Donuts developed a loyal following and soon became a favorite stop for vacationers.

Their childhood memories of making trips to Madsen Donuts prompted Harry and Bev Biery to buy the shop from Carl Madsen in 1974, and with help from their children, they devoted their summers to operating Madsen Donuts. Keith Biery, who was 5 years old when his parents purchased the shop, grew up making donuts and took over Madsen Donuts in 2005.

Biery met his wife, Billie, at the donut shop, and along with their son and daughter, they continue to operate Madsen Donuts as a family business.

Significance: Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2018, Madsen Donuts is an iconic Geneva-on-the-Lake destination, beloved by generations of families who have

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patronized the shop, as well as the many people who have worked there as teenagers. “Customers always tell us to never change the shop,” says Biery. “They want it to stay just the way it was when they were kids.”

Currently: Madsen Donuts offers five kinds of raised donuts and seven different cake donuts. As caretakers of Carl Madsen’s inimitable culinary legacy, the Bierys still use his original recipes, and to ensure freshness, the donuts are handmade throughout the day. From mixing and rolling to filling and glazing, customers love to watch the process.

“You can see everything that happens in the kitchen, and that’s an attraction all by itself,” says Biery.

It’s a littleknown fact that: Although Madsen Donuts is known for its special glazed cinnamon stick donut, the shop’s best-seller is its creamfilled stick donut.

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very year, the Sloneker family, Logan County Electric Cooperative members from West Mansfield, celebrates a little differently than many others do on Valentine’s Day.

“We call it Gotcha Day, and it’s almost like a second birthday celebration,” says 11-year-old Sasha Sloneker. That was the day that Kara and Mark Sloneker formally adopted Sasha from an orphanage in the Russian province of Siberia. “We have a special dinner and dessert every year, plus I usually get to open presents,” Sasha says.

Sasha says that as she has gotten older, she’s enjoyed helping to plan the special day, and she created Sasha’s Pastries for the occasion. “I make it every year on my Gotcha Day.” The recipe is the grand prize winner in Ohio Cooperative Living’s 2018 Cooking With Kids reader recipe contest. Judges not only were inspired by Sasha’s story, but also were impressed by the recipe’s simplicity and its adaptability for other occasions. The pastries earned Sasha and her family the contest’s top prize, an Ohio-made KitchenAid stand mixer.

Sasha was inspired by a recipe in her Princess Cookbook, which she improved by adding different flavorings to the icing.

She can change it further to celebrate any holiday by using different-shaped cookie cutters or flavorings in the icing.

SASHA’S PASTRIES Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 10 to 13 minutes; Servings: 24 (depending on the cookie cutter size)

Strawberry Flavored 15-oz. refrigerated pie crust, at room temperature 1/2 cup (8 oz.) softened cream cheese

Orange Flavored 15-oz. refrigerated pie crust, at room temperature 1/2 cup (8 oz.) softened cream cheese 8 Tbsp. orange marmalade

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4 Tbsp. powdered strawberry milk mix 16 oz. fresh strawberries, sliced top to bottom, stems removed Orange food coloring (optional) 15 oz. mandarin orange slices

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Set oven to 350°F. Unroll the pie crust. Using a cookie cutter, make shapes and put them on a cookie sheet. Gather scraps, roll again and cut more shapes. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a rack.

While the pastries are cooling, make the frosting. Blend the softened cream cheese and strawberry milk mix or marmalade and food coloring, then blend together with a hand mixer until thoroughly mixed.

If too thick to spread, microwave for 10 seconds and stir. When the pastries have cooled, spread some filling on each one. Put a slice of fresh strawberry or orange slice on top and enjoy. Refrigerate leftovers.

Runners-up earn kids’ cookbooks for their entries Erica Simcic, 10, cooks with her grandmother, Judy Tomasovich, a South Central Power Company member from Woodsfield. She earned one of the runner-up awards with her favorite weeknight meal, which she likes so much, she also asks to make it for her birthday dinner each year.

LITTLE MEAT PESTO PIZZA PATTIES Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes; Servings: 4 4 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese 4 frozen breaded chicken patties a sprinkle of Italian seasoning 4 tsp. jarred pesto a sprinkle of garlic salt 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce cooked pasta sidekick 8 slices pepperoni (optional) 1 large tomato Preheat oven to 400°F (ask adult for help).

Place frozen chicken patties on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Next, cover each patty with 1 tsp. of pesto. Then place 2 pieces of pepperoni on each patty. Slice your tomato and place a piece on each patty. Top it off with some shredded Parmesan cheese. Lastly, sprinkle a little Italian seasoning and garlic salt on each patty. Who doesn’t like a sprinkle? LOL. Place tray of patties in oven for 20 minutes. When oven timer goes off, plate your patties by putting two tablespoons of spaghetti sauce on plate and then place patty on top. We also like to serve a side of our favorite kind of pasta with it. The options are endless on what toppings you could place on your meat pizzas and also what pastas you could have as a sidekick with that patty. Enjoy!!

Ulrick Bivens, 6, was inspired by the well-used recipe card for the Pioneer Woman Chocolate Mug Cake that hangs on the refrigerator at the Willard home of his great-grandmother, Barb Annon, a Firelands Electric Cooperative member. Ulrick improved the recipe by adding a not-so-secret ingredient to make his dish.

PEANUT BUTTER SURPRISE Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 1.5 minutes; Servings: 1 to 3 In a small bowl or mug, mix together: 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. peanut butter chips

tiny pinch of salt Mix with fork and add: 3 Tbsp. milk 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil tiny bit of vanilla

Mix all that with a fork. Then drop in the surprise: 1 tsp. peanut butter 1 tsp. powdered sugar Roll the peanut butter in the powdered sugar, and push the ball down into the middle of the cup. Microwave for 90 seconds. When done, sprinkle more peanut butter chips on top and let melt for frosting, or sprinkle with powdered sugar, and eat it up.

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hio electric cooperative leaders joined more than 2,000 of their counterparts from around the country in April to discuss legislative and regulatory concerns with members of Congress at the 2018 NRECA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference, held annually, allows co-op leaders to build relationships with policymakers that improve their members’ lives every day.

“These relationships are good for the cooperatives and each of their members, and they’re good for our elected representatives,” says Pat O’Loughlin, CEO of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, the statewide association that provides services to 25 member cooperatives around the state. “There are issues that affect all of us, and our representatives are giving of their time and efforts to make sure they hear what we have to say.”

At one point, Rep. Jim Jordan, from Ohio’s 4th District, who is chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, literally turned over the gavel to a colleague during that subcommittee’s session so he could join a large Ohio contingent in his Rayburn House office.

It’s that type of engagement that has helped secure $600 million for rural broadband loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the omnibus spending bill that was passed by Congress in March. That bill also included $5.5 billion for the federal electric loan program, funding for continued cybersecurity research, and provisions streamlining vegetation management on federal lands — all of which are issues cited as among the most important to electric cooperatives by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

At the April session, the farm bill, which was expected to come before Congress in mid-May, was front and center in meetings with legislators, according to Marc Armstrong, director of government affairs at Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives.

“The rural broadband funding in the omnibus was a good down-payment, but there’s a lot more that needs to be done,” Armstrong says. “The farm bill isn’t just about agriculture — it’s also a rural development bill, and must include support for programs that improve the quality of life for rural Americans.”

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FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LOCAL PAGES GM’S REPORT

ADVOCATING ON YOUR BEHALF Representatives from Firelands Electric Co-op traveled to the nation’s capital in April to advocate for the interests of electric co-op members in the halls of government.

During office visits with members of Congress, General Manager Dan McNaull and District 6 Trustee Kevin Reidy sought support for legislation that would expand access to high-speed broadband internet, fund rural development programs to boost local economies, and keep members’ electric rates low by loosening burdensome regulations.

Firelands Electric met with U.S. Representative Bob Gibbs and urged him to support a farm bill that includes strong financial support for electric cooperatives and rural communities. Firelands speaks up to represent members like you — and to act in your best interest.

Together, with electric co-ops across the nation, we have a loud voice.

Thankfully, not all electric co-op members need to fly to D.C. to have their voices heard. Firelands Electric members can visit www.action.coop, where they can educate themselves on energy policy and send messages to their representative and senators on behalf of the cooperative.

Firelands Electric members can also boost our grassroots policy efforts Dan McNaull by joining ACRE GENERAL MANAGER Co-op Owners for Political Action®, which supports political candidates who understand co-op issues and will fight on our behalf. To learn more about Co-op Owners for Political Action and how you can raise your voice on both a state and federal level, call our office at 1-800-533-8658 or visit the Co-op Owners for Political Action table at Firelands’ annual meeting on June 23.

Representatives from several of Ohio’s electric co-ops, including Firelands’ General Manager Dan McNaull, far left, met with U.S. Representative Bob Gibbs during a recent trip to Capitol Hill.

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FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LOCAL PAGES EMPLOYEE NEWS

ZACH COLLINS

PROMOTED TO LINE SUPERINTENDENT Firelands Electric congratulates Zach Collins on his recent promotion as the cooperative’s new line superintendent of electric operations. Collins is filling the position following the recent promotion of his predecessor, Don Englet.

Zach Collins LINE SUPERINTENDENT

Collins marks his 16th anniversary with the cooperative this year.

He joined Firelands in August 2002, working as a member services technician doing water heater repairs and load management installations.

In May 2004, he was selected to enter the Central Ohio Lineman Training (COLT) apprenticeship program of Marion Technical College (MTC). The COLT program is a four-year curriculum, training qualified candidates for the high-tech work that linemen must master in the electric utility industry. After completing his schoolwork and 8,000 hours of on-the-job line training, Collins was the first Firelands Electric lineman to graduate from the COLT Program of MTC and was recognized by the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council.

Collins says he has enjoyed working for the cooperative and is fortunate to work with an excellent group of people. Over the past 16 years, he has been involved in numerous projects, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-funded rebuild project following a major ice storm that affected the area in 2005.

In addition to adjusting to his new role, Collins has been taking classes through Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in business.

According to Collins, being a lineman for many years has taught him to live life with appreciation, making the time spent outside of work with friends and family count to the fullest. “We always work very hard to make sure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day,” he says.

Safety will continue to be a primary focus in Collins’s new role with the cooperative.

A native of the area, Collins lives near Ruggles in Ashland County with his wife, Amanda. The couple have a son, Daniel, and are expecting a baby in September.

In addition to spending quality time with his family, he enjoys hunting waterfowl, fishing, and riding ATVs.

Firelands Electric named Collins a journeyman lineman in 2007 and promoted him to a lead lineman position at the cooperative in 2008. As line superintendent, Collins will be responsible for scheduling projects for Firelands Electric’s line crews, which consists of three lead linemen, four journeymen, and one apprentice lineman.

Facility maintenance, purchasing, and maintenance of trucks, tools, and equipment are some of his other new responsibilities.

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2017 Annual Report

Working together for a more

POWERFUL future

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MESSAGE FROM MANAGEMENT 2017 REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

Dan Schloemer, President BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that 2017 was another successful year.

Thanks to management and employees, we were able to finish the year with margins — the money left after bills have been paid — totaling $1,297,956. We will be refunding over $600,000 in capital credits to our members this year. Since 1948, Firelands Electric has refunded over $14.5 million in capital credits back to its membership, which is just one of the many benefits of being a co-op member.

Our primary focus continues to be reliability, technology, and moving forward with constructing a new facility. Your cooperative strives to provide members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity now, and in the future.

Dan McNaull

TOP-RANKING MEMBER SATISFACTION

In keeping up with our commitment to providing outstanding service, we are proud that Firelands Electric ranks among the top energy utilities in the country in member satisfaction. According to the 2017 American Customer Satisfaction Index, on a zero-to-100 scale, your cooperative scored 86. That’s above the national average for investor-owned energy utilities and municipal energy utilities.

GENERAL MANAGER

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NEW LEADERSHIP Firelands Electric moved forward this year with new leadership. During the cooperative’s 2017 annual meeting, Donna Woodworth and Larry Messmore stepped down from the board of trustees after 53 years of combined service. Steve Gray was elected to represent District 3, while Kevin Reidy was elected to represent the members of District 6.

After 32 years with the cooperative, former General Manager April Bordas retired in February 2018.

Following an extensive search this past fall, the co-op’s board of trustees appointed former board president Dan McNaull as general manager, resulting in his resignation from the board.

In January of this year, the cooperative announced new officers for its board of trustees: President Dan Schloemer, Vice President Bruce Leimbach, and Secretary/Treasurer Carl Ayers. The board also appointed Rob Turk to McNaull’s vacated district 7 seat.

Following the passing of trustee Lowell Kreager, who represented the members of District 2 for nearly 32 years, the board appointed Gene Lamoreaux to that seat in February 2018.

SERVICE RELIABILITY AND OPERATIONS Firelands Electric works hard to reach its goal of 100 percent reliability by patrolling electric lines and trimming trees across 995 miles of line in 28 townships and four counties. The continued focus on vegetation maintenance, brush cutting, trimming, and necessary tree removal has reduced the number and frequency of outages — improving service quality for all cooperative members.

In pursuing greater reliability, Firelands Electric Cooperative and Buckeye Power, the generation and transmission provider serving Ohio’s

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electric cooperatives, worked with FirstEnergy, our transmission provider, to address concerns about outages in the northwestern portion of our cooperative’s service territory. Thanks to their joint efforts, the allnew Carriage-Hanline 69-kilovolt transmission line will enhance reliability for nearly 4,000 of our cooperative members in Huron County. This project allowed us to rebuild portions of our distribution system that span on the poles under the transmission line.

Your cooperative’s construction work plan is essential to keeping service reliable by helping us rebuild the oldest sections of our system and increasing energy capacity for future growth. These improvements enable the co-op to reroute power and minimize the number of members experiencing an outage.

In 2017, crews upgraded nearly 5 miles of power lines in Huron County. Firelands Electric began work on a 3.2mile stretch of three-phase line around the village of New London, which was finished this year. The cooperative inspected 3,705 utility poles in Ashland, Huron, and Richland counties — implementing a process to replace 40 poles found to be deficient.

One of Firelands Electric’s fundamental principles, cooperation among cooperatives, stipulates that co-ops come to each other’s aid in times of need. Firelands Electric provided assistance to a sister cooperative in Georgia last year by sending two linemen to assist in power restoration efforts resulting from Hurricane Irma. The mutual aid group, from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, included 72 linemen volunteers, 21 bucket and 14 digger trucks, 6 pole trailers, several pickup vehicles, and other equipment.

MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY In 2017, the cooperative enhanced its SmartHub secure online payment system and Messenger capability. In addition to providing members with detailed electricity use, billing history, and bill comparisons with local weather trends, Messenger on-demand communicates with members by sending e-mail and text messages regarding electric bill notices, power outages, and more.

These secure and efficient messages are automated with the cooperative’s system — providing members with timely information they can access anywhere (by computer, phone, or tablet).

Firelands Electric is continually evolving its technology and enhancing cyber security. The cooperative’s SmartHub downloadable app is safe and secure, encrypting every transaction, and no personal information is stored on your computer or mobile device.

Communication with our members is vital. Whether you prefer news in printed form, or on your computer or mobile device, Firelands Electric has you covered.

In addition to traditional printed media, such as Ohio Cooperative Living, and mailers, the cooperative also keeps its members informed of the latest news through numerous online outlets. Stay connected with Firelands Electric online at www.FirelandsEC.com, and check out the cooperative’s Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Flickr channels.

Firelands Electric offers members a variety of energy conservation programs, appliance rebates, and incentives.

In 2017, the cooperative helped reduce energy use in more than 200 homes and provided over 190 rebates to members totaling $53,318. That’s big savings!

In 2017, the cooperative and employees contributed $1,350 to the Huron County United Way agencies. Since 2009, Firelands Electric has served as a pop tab collection site for the Ronald McDonald House of Akron. Last year, Firelands Electric collected 101.5 pounds of pop tabs — roughly 126,875 tabs. Employees, trustees, members, and the community have donated 1,055 pounds of aluminum tabs over the past nine years — roughly 1.3 million tabs for the local chapter.

Charitable giving is also powered by blue jeans and sneakers at the co-op. For nearly 16 years, office employees have dressed down on Fridays in exchange for $5 a week.

The money raised each month is donated to a local charity or family in need — and is distributed to a different cause each month. In 2017, office employees raised $3,145.

Firelands’ commitment to community continues with our youth programs, funding nearly $15,000 last year in scholarships for graduating high school seniors, and sponsoring the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., for high school sophomores and juniors.

Educating the next generation of community leaders with a better understanding of energy and its efficient use is our responsibility. Firelands Electric teaches kids Continued on Page 20D

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about electrical safety and energy efficiency by visiting local schools and supporting youth programs. The cooperative is a corporate sponsor of school sports teams, community events, holiday parades, 4-H organizations, and county fairs.

Firelands Electric offers members an annual opportunity for a close-up look at where their power is generated.

Last year, 45 members and guests toured the Cardinal Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant located just south of Steubenville. The group included 12 Hillsdale Middle School students who were able to see the environmental control equipment that makes Cardinal one of the cleanest facilities of its type in the world.

FIRELANDS ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND For 23 years, members of the cooperative have been supporting the Firelands Electric People Fund, known as Operation Round Up. Members allow their electric bills to be “rounded up” to the next dollar, and the average member contributes around 50 cents per month, or $6 per year. Firelands Electric’s participation rate is nearly 85 percent of its roughly 9,130 members, which equates to more than $40,000 per year awarded to individuals with special needs and organizations within our local communities.

In 2017, Firelands Electric reached a milestone by collectively raising $1 million in Operation Round Up funds. Our members, employees, and communities all work together to make life better, just as our founders did more than 82 years ago.

on 15 acres of property in the Village of New London — a site that will be very beneficial to the cooperative.

Monroeville-based firm Janotta & Herner is constructing the building, and an official groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility was held in October. Soil boring tests, environmental studies, and some groundwork were completed at the end of 2017, before resuming construction in late April.

Firelands Electric’s new facility is expected to be completed before the end of the year. It will encompass energy-efficient heat pumps in the office, warehouse radiant floor heating, LED lighting, foam insulation, and other innovative technologies. The property will also incorporate a community solar project, which will be available as a generation resource to the cooperative’s membership.

“The new facility is an investment in both our future and in the community. It is reflective of the comprehensive strength and financial health of Firelands Electric Cooperative,” says General Manager Dan McNaull.

“Having the cooperative’s operations under one roof will offer improved communications and efficiencies to our workforce.”

The cooperative’s board and management will continue to oversee and manage the project to ensure a longlasting structure that will serve Firelands Electric and its members for many years in the future.

NEW BUILDING PLANS Over the past two years, Firelands Electric’s board and management have exercised due diligence in preparation to build a new facility that will incorporate a 12,180-square-foot office and 22,800-square-foot warehouse — all under one roof. This facility will replace three current inefficient buildings. Firelands Electric is taking advantage of lower interest rates and other financial opportunities available from USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to finance the new facility located

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CAPITAL CREDITS COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE #3: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION As a Firelands Electric member-owner you receive electric service at cost, and any margin the cooperative makes — the money left over after all bills are paid — is allocated back to your capital credits account. We invest those capital credits in new poles, wire, transformers, substations, and other infrastructure in order to provide a reliable supply of cost-effective electric power. Those credits are then retired, or paid back, to you as it is financially feasible to do so.

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Your co-op tracks how much electricity you buy and how much you pay for it throughout the year.

CAPITAL CREDITS REFUNDS

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At the end of the year, Firelands completes financial matters and determines whether there is excess revenue, called margins.

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Firelands’ trustees allocate the margins to members as capital credits, based upon their use of electricity during the year.

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When Firelands’ financial condition permits, your board of trustees decides to retire, or pay, the capital credits.

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Firelands Electric notifies you of how and when you’ll receive your capital credits retirement.

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR A MORE POWERFUL FUTURE ATTEND YOUR ANNUAL MEETING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23 OFFICIAL NOTICE The 2018 Annual Meeting of the members of Firelands Electric Cooperative will be held on Saturday, June 23, at Ashland University Myers Convocation Center, Ashland, Ohio. Members attending the cooperative’s annual meeting will elect representatives for board districts 2, 7, and 9.

A district map is available at www.firelandsec.com/content/ board-trustees. Make a difference with your vote!

Please join us for a complimentary hot breakfast buffet for members and their immediate families. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the business meeting, but seating for the hot breakfast is limited, so make sure to RSVP.

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY • Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

• Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.

• Streamlined business meeting starts at 9:15 a.m.

• Kids’ Zone activities for children ages 10 and under from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

• Special prize drawings begin at 10:15 a.m.

Members must bring their Official Annual Meeting Registration Card on June 23 to receive a $5 bill credit on their August electric bill, a complimentary membership bag and gifts, and to be entered in special prize drawings. Members of ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action® will be recognized for their dedication and will receive a special gift.

All registered co-op members will also have the opportunity to be entered into prize drawings for a KitchenAid 5-quart mixer; Milwaukee 18V cordless tool set; and $300 in bill credits (4-$25, 2-$50, and 1-$100). Winners must be present to win. Firelands Electric will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House of Akron at the cooperative’s Annual Meeting. Please bring a container or resealable plastic bag filled with pop tabs and help make a difference for those in need.

RSVP BEFORE JUNE 15 Seating is limited for the hot breakfast buffet, so your reservation must be submitted before June 15. Complete your reservation online at www.firelandsec.com/content/annual-meeting-members, OR by contacting Firelands Electric’s office at 1-800-533-8658.

MEMBERS ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE ENTERED INTO SPECIAL DRAWINGS FOR: • a KitchenAid® 5-quart mixer • a Milwaukee 18V cordless tool set • $300 in bill credits (4-$25, 2-$50, and 1-$100) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN

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YOUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES District 1 - Richmond, Norwich, and Greenfield townships District 2 - New Haven, Ripley, Greenwich, Ruggles, Cass, and Blooming Grove townships District 3 - Peru, Bronson, Fairfield, and Hartland townships, and Fitchville Township west of State Route 250 District 4 - Clarksfield and Rochester townships, Fitchville Township east of State Route 250, and north of CSX rail in New London municipality and New London Township District 5 - Monroe, Green, and Lake townships District 6 - Butler, Clear Creek, Orange, Weller, Milton, Mifflin, and Madison townships north of State Route 42 District 7 - Vermilion, Mohican, Montgomery, and Perry townships District 8 - Mifflin Township south of State Route 42 in Ashland and Richland counties District 9 - South of CSX rail in New London municipality and New London Township

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RICHMOND

Dan Schloemer

Gene Lamoreaux

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DISTRICT 2

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BRONSON

GREENFIELD

NEW HAVEN

HARTLAND

CLARKSFIELD

FAIRFIELD

FITCHVILLE

NEW LONDON

RIPLEY

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BUTLER

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ROCHESTER

TROY

CLEAR CREEK

ORANGE

JACKSON

MILTON

MONTGOMERY

PERRY

6 WELLER

MIFFLIN MIFFLIN

Steve Gray

Bruce Leimbach

Carl Ayers

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DISTRICT 4

DISTRICT 5

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Rob Turk

W.E. Anderson

DISTRICT 6

DISTRICT 7

DISTRICT 8

MOHICAN

5 MONROE

Kevin Reidy

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is governed by a board of trustees that is nominated and elected by our members in accordance with our Code of Regulations. Our service area is divided into nine districts, which are drawn based on equitable representation of the geographic areas served by the cooperative.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEE CANDIDATES LEADERSHIP BY MEMBERS OF YOUR COOPERATIVE Firelands Electric Cooperative serves more than 9,130 homes and businesses throughout rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties. Firelands’ service territory is composed of nine districts, which are each represented by a member who is elected to serve on the board of trustees that governs Firelands’ operations.

Each candidate has submitted a valid petition signed by members living within his or her Firelands Electric Cooperative district. All members in attendance at the 2018 Annual Meeting will vote for candidates to represent Districts 2, 7, and 9 for the next three years on the board of trustees. Nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting are not permitted.

District 2 – New Haven, Ripley, Greenwich, Ruggles, Cass, and Blooming Grove townships GENE LAMOREAUX • 1430 Boughtonville Road, Greenwich Lamoreaux retired from Guardian Manufacturing (formerly Brunswick Defense) in Willard after 46 years, where he was president for 23 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for several years, where he was an electronic technician for the Hawk missile system. Lamoreaux has a degree in mechanical engineering and extensive leadership skills.

He has been a member of Firelands Electric for 47 years and has participated in numerous community organizations. Lamoreaux has served as an elder and governing board member of New London Alliance Church for over 25 years. He served on the Mercy Hospital of Willard board for nine years and South Central Local Schools board for eight years, and he was involved in the school’s athletic boosters for five years. Lamoreaux is also an Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE®) Century Club member.

Gene Lamoreaux

Lamoreaux believes that maintaining reliable system equipment while providing members with affordable power is a challenge facing the electric utility industry. He feels it’s imperative for the cooperative to continue delivering reliable electric power that is cost-effective, while meeting the membership’s future needs.

District 7 – Vermilion, Mohican, Montgomery, and Perry townships ROB TURK • 2284 County Road 2175, Perrysville Turk retired from The Coca-Cola Company in Georgia after 31 years, where he was a national account operations manager. His other leadership positions include Trumbull County manager for Production Credit Association (now Farm Credit Services); past board member of the Mohican Area Community Fund; and eucharistic minister and past member of the financial committee at St. Peter Church in Loudonville. He remains active in community organizations, including the Masonic Lodge in Ashland.

Rob Turk

Following retirement, Turk and his wife, Kathy, moved to a small farm outside of Perrysville, where they started Gaelic Glen Alpacas. He has been a member of Firelands Electric for eight years. Turk says his prior business experience, combined with his small-business knowledge and insights, would enable him to make sound financial decisions while providing oversight and direction for Firelands Electric to achieve its nearand long-term goals. Turk is also an ACRE Century Club member.

Turk believes the increased cost of producing and maintaining the electrical system, along with necessary upgrades in a changing environment, is a major issue facing electric cooperatives. To him, continuing to deliver reliable electric power that is cost-effective, while meeting the future needs of Firelands Electric’s membership, is the highest priority.

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District 9 – South of CSX rail in New London municipality, and New London Township BRIAN CUCCO • 4966 Townline Road 187, New London Cucco is a skilled heavy-equipment operator for the Village of New London, where he has worked for over 22 years. He says his strong work ethic and common-sense approach can be used to make wise business decisions on behalf of Firelands Electric and its members. Cucco is active in various organizations, including overseeing operations of Grove Street Cemetery, and serving as president of the cemetery board.

He has been a member of Firelands Electric for 18 years and previously served on the New London Fire Department for 11 years. Cucco says his willingness to listen to what people need, and finding common-sense solutions, are strengths that help him be an effective communicator and leader. He looks forward to being an advocate of the cooperative and working with Firelands Electric’s board of trustees and management, to set policies that will strengthen the cooperative.

Brian Cucco

Cucco believes it is important for the co-op to make constructive decisions that are in the best interest of Firelands Electric and its member-owners. Maintaining a reliable and affordable supply of electricity for future demand is a challenge facing the cooperative and the electric utility industry overall. He says promoting technologies that will help member-owners be more energy efficient is vital for future generations.

RANDY FISHBAUGH • 71 Prospect Street, New London Fishbaugh is a co-owner of R&D Farms, a grain operation in Greenwich, and owner of excavating company Dirt Collector. He is also co-owner of East of Chicago Pizza in Greenwich with his wife, Susie. Fishbaugh has been a member of Firelands Electric for 29 years and is an active member of ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action®.

He is a newly elected trustee of New London Township and is vice president of the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association. Fishbaugh has been a Huron County Fair Board director for 23 years, serving on committees responsible for multiple building projects. He is an active member of the Huron County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2869, and Sons of the American Legion #292.

Randy Fishbaugh

Being a small-business owner has provided Fishbaugh with sizable experience in fiscal management and making logical business decisions. He looks forward to working with Firelands Electric’s board of trustees to make sound business resolutions that will strengthen the cooperative. Fishbaugh believes increased costs to deliver reliable and affordable power to members is a major challenge facing the electric utility industry.

JOHN MARTIN • 37 Park Avenue, New London Martin served as a Village of New London councilman for 10 years prior to being appointed as mayor two years ago. Martin has been a Firelands Electric member for over 35 years. He believes his experience will provide him with insight in making sound business decisions that benefit the cooperative and its members.

He retired from CSX railroad after 37 years as a signal manager, foreman, and supervisor. Martin served in the U.S. Navy for six years, where he was responsible for maintaining communication, navigation, and propulsion systems. He is active in Rotary International and Eagles Aerie #2869 in New London. He looks forward to working with Firelands Electric’s board of trustees to make sound business decisions to maintain the co-op’s structure while holding down costs for members.

John Martin

Martin believes maintaining an affordable and reliable supply of power is a major challenge for electric cooperatives and the utility industry. He feels that keeping costs low and outages to a minimum, incorporating more renewable energy into the generation mix, and protecting the environment are all challenges the electric utility industry is facing now and in the near future.

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COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 2017

UTILITY PLANT Electric plant in service Construction work in progress

$

Less: Accumulated provision for depreciation and amortization Net Utility Plant

43,260,745 1,956,533 45,217,278

2016 $

42,531,133 1,454,865 43,985,998

(14,661,285) 30,555,993

(14,679,968) 29,306,030

9,399,731 584,878 9,984,609

8,849,829 709,371 9,559,200

1,491,582

1,120,355

1,671,247 218,607 459,641 38,130 3,879,207

1,673,157 243,423 403,931 37,239 3,478,105

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

ASSETS

Investments in associated organizations Deferred charges Total Non-Current Assets

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, consumers and other, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $204,424 ($183,567 in 2016) Materials and supplies Accrued utility revenues Other current and accrued assets Total Current Assets Total Assets

$

44,419,809

$

42,343,335

$

31,842 20,651,237 1,659,929 22,343,008

$

33,087 20,147,020 1,572,366 21,752,473

MEMBERS’ EQUITIES Memberships Patronage capital Other equities Total Members’ Equities

EQUITIES & LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term debt

17,426,009

768,128 1,120,290 278,615 727,369 385,333 3,279,735

751,774 1,097,204 264,756 671,893 379,226 3,164,853

CURRENT LIABILITIES Current portion of long-term debt Accounts payable Consumer deposits Accrued taxes Other current and accrued liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Members’ Equities & Liabilities

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18,797,066

$

44,419,809

$

42,343,335

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STATEMENTS OF REVENUE & EXPENSES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 2017

OPERATING REVENUE

$

18,676,689

2016 $

19,099,987

OPERATING EXPENSES 10,863,351 1,289,144 1,420,845 751,588 1,202,377 1,430,267 524,813 17,482,385

10,637,789 1,352,647 1,486,732 771,200 1,157,072 1,390,767 549,942 17,346,149

Operating margins before fixed charges Interest on long-term debt

1,194,304 697,466

1,753,838 717,938

Operating margins after fixed charges Patronage capital assigned by associated organizations Net Operating Margins

496,838 778,930 1,275,768

1,035,900 393,046 1,428,946

37,419 (15,231) 22,188

36,811 17,588 (11,294) 43,105

Cost of power Distribution expense - operations Distribution expense - maintenance Consumer accounts Administrative and general Depreciation and amortization Taxes Total Operating Expenses

NON-OPERATING MARGINS Interest income Gain on sale of assets Other income (expense) Total Non-Operating Margins $

1,297,956

$

1,472,051

Net Margins Beginning of Year Subtotal Retirement of Capital Credits and Other Contributions (Net)

$

1,297,956 20,147,020 21,444,976 (793,739)

$

1,472,051 19,713,504 21,185,555 (1,038,535)

Patronage Capital & Other Equities End of Year

$

20,651,237

$

20,147,020

Net Margins for Period

PATRONAGE CAPITAL & OTHER EQUITY

The accounts of your cooperative for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 have been audited. The auditor’s complete report is on file at the office of the cooperative and is available for inspection by the members of the cooperative.

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FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OUTAGE HOTLINE

President, District 1

Dan Schloemer

1-800-533-8658

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OFFICE

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One Energy Place P.O. Box 32 New London, OH 44851 419-929-1571 OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.firelandsec.com

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Vice President, District 4 Secretary/Treasurer, District 5

W.E. Anderson District 8

Steve Gray District 3

Gene Lamoreaux District 2

Kevin Reidy District 6

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Winners of April drawing receive iTunes gift cards

Education helps shape the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why Firelands Electric includes it as one of our seven core principles.

At the beginning of 2017, the cooperative introduced a new program to encourage students in their pursuit of academic excellence. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to become part of “The A Team” and be recognized for their hard work and dedication to education.

Jocelyn Speicher

Emily McGovern

New London Middle School Daughter of Bill and Dalee Speicher

Hillsdale Middle School Daughter of Kent and Sheri McGovern

Send us your grade card and win!

The next drawing will be held on July 10.

How you can win Students in grades 6-8 who have a minimum of three A’s on their most recent report card, and whose parents or guardians are members of Firelands Electric Co-op, are eligible to apply. A copy of the report card must be submitted by mail to Firelands Electric Co-op, Attn: The A Team, P.O. Box 32, One Energy Place, New London, OH 44851. Report cards may also be e-mailed to members@firelandsec.com.

Be sure to include the student’s name, age, school, grade, address, phone number, the parents’ name(s), and e-mail address on your entry.

Complete program details are available at www.firelandsec.com/ content/team.

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FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LOCAL PAGES COOPERATIVE UPDATE

BOARD MEETING Firelands Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees met March 27 and covered the following items: • Board President Dan Schloemer reported the cooperative received 35 membership applications for approval by the board.

• Amanda Pridemore from BHM CPA Group presented Firelands Electric’s audit report for 2017 to the board.

She reported it was a clean audit with no findings against the cooperative, and the audit report was accepted by the board.

• The board reviewed a safety and training report for a meeting held on Feb.22 and workplace observation conducted March 13.

• Director of Finance and Accounting Tabi Shepherd reviewed February fi nancials and reported on accounting and billing department activities. She presented the board with a 10-year fi nancial forecast for the cooperative and discussed how the projections are calculated.

• General Manager Dan McNaull discussed options for the 2018 capital credits retirements with the board.

Dan Schloemer reviewed the cooperative’s cash flow and its impact on capital credits retirements. The board will make its decision on 2018 capital credits retirements at the April board meeting.

• The board reviewed a letter from employee Kolleen Patton, which thanked the board and management for allowing her to attend the NRECA Annual Meeting in February.

highlights • Dan McNaull reviewed the Ohio Electric Cooperative Semi-Annual Statistical Report with the board, which compares Firelands Electric’s rates with those of investor-owned utilities and other electric cooperatives around the state.

• Management discussed its plans for the NASA Orion spacecraft project. The cooperative’s plan is to raise some of its power lines, which is necessary in facilitating the transport of the NASA Orion spacecraft from Mansfield to NASA Plum Brook in Sandusky.

• The board reviewed reports prepared by Director of Electric Operations Don Englet on recent projects and crew activities in the operations department and Director of Member Services and Communications Andrea Gravenhorst on recent projects and activities involving the member services department.

The cooperative’s next board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at Firelands Electric’s office, located at One Energy Place, New London.

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Co-op-aided lighting upgrade brightens district’s schools North Central Electric Cooperative (NCE) Energy Services Advisor Andrew Finton helped New Washington’s Buckeye Central Local School District upgrade its lighting to moreefficient LED technology.

Lighting installations have been made in stages over the last three years, allowing Buckeye Central to reduce its lighting wattage and energy costs. Next, Buckeye Central plans to upgrade lighting in the vocational agriculture and industrial arts areas, plus the bus garage. Eventually, the school district aims to reach 100 percent LED use in all buildings.

NCE and the school district took advantage of a statewide rebate program available through Buckeye Power, NCE’s wholesale power supplier. Up to $15,000 per facility in rebates is available to commercial and industrial members who upgrade their lighting.

Troy employees receive electrical safety training from Pioneer EC Nearly two dozen City of Troy employees attended a safety demonstration and training at Pioneer Electric Cooperative earlier this year. The training explained the danger of electrical lines that come in contact with anything from equipment and vehicles to clothing and vegetation.

Pioneer Operations Supervisor and Assistant Safety Manager Steve McClay shared stories of electrical contacts and the dangers of exiting vehicles that have downed lines on them.

The number of broken poles due to vehicle accidents in 2017 was at an all-time high on Pioneer lines.

PPEC awards grant to boost local economy Monroeville recently received a $14,400 grant from Buckeye Power and Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, whose northwest Ohio territory stretches into portions of northeast Indiana.

The money will allow the east Allen County community to develop 42 acres located next to the American Mitsuba plant and obtain an environmental survey to assist in site certification and marketability.

Due to the site’s highway access, employees could be drawn from both Indiana and Ohio, an attractive factor to potential buyers.

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OHIO TRAVEL ISSUE

Exploring Ohio

From exploring natural wonders to satisfying curiosity at historical marvels and fun festivals, the Buckeye State offers almost endless opportunities for adventure.

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OHIO AT WORK Manufacturers throughout the state open their doors to the public, offering tours to demonstrate how they produce everything from modern vehicles to old-school items and providing prime examples of the Buckeye work ethic.

Plan ahead: Since production schedules can affect factory tour availability, always call to confirm dates and times.

BY DAMAINE VONADA

Phoenix Bat Company Plain City

7801 Corporate Blvd., Plain City 877-590-6675 www.phoenixbats.com

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ho wants to start the lathe?” asks sales specialist Brian Chenetski, as he leads visitors on a tour of the Phoenix Bat Company. “All you have to do is push the green button.” A youngster steps forward, presses the button, and — voila! — everyone watches wide-eyed as the lathe turns a chunky wooden billet into a sleek baseball bat in only two minutes.

“This is the most advanced bat-making machine in the world because it automatically cuts and sands wood,” Chenetski tells the group.

Located near Plain City, Phoenix Bats is a Union Rural Electric Cooperative member that annually manufactures about 17,000 baseball bats from maple, birch, and ash, sourced primarily from New York and Pennsylvania. “That’s where they grow tall and straight; we need perfect, straight-grained wood for our pro billets,” Chenetski explains.

Although it’s one of 38 companies approved to make pro bats, Phoenix Bats hits a grand slam by offering nearly 700 different models sized for everyone from T-ball players to major leaguers.

It also produces customized award and trophy bats, as well as reproduction bats dating back to the 1850s. The company itself started in 1996, when a Columbus craftsman who played for the Ohio Village Muffins decided to make authentic bats for the old-time team.

Today, Phoenix Bats keeps a firm grip on the vintage market with a lineup that includes Ruth, Mantle, and “Shoeless Joe” replicas.

“This company began with the Muffins,” notes Chenetski, “and it’s still the gold standard for vintage bats.”

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American Whistle Corporation Columbus

6540 Huntley Rd., Columbus 800-876-2918 www.americanwhistle.com

Started in 1956, the only U.S. metal whistle manufacturer produces 1 million whistles every year. “We make the best whistles in the universe,” says Business Development Director Mark Waterstreet.

“They’re heavy-gauge brass, don’t rust, and last a lifetime.” After watching the company’s 40-ton press and custom-made soldering machine in action, tour participants get a complimentary whistle.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Factory Greenville

1701 KitchenAid Way, Greenville 888-886-8318 www.kitchenaid.com/ experience-retail-center

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The KitchenAid stand mixer is likely America’s favorite countertop appliance, and every single one originates at the Greenville manufacturing plant. “People love that they’re made in America,” says Tour Guide Marlenea Hood. Since the mixer comes in more than 80 colors, the factory’s robotic paint department wows visitors, and so do the optional post-tour apple dumplings at downtown Greenville’s KitchenAid Experience retail center.

Mosser Glass Cambridge

9279 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge 866-439-1827 www.mosserglass.com

The Mosser family’s expertise is hand-pressed glass, and at their factory’s retail store, pieces like Mosser’s gorgeous cake stands confirm their knack for beauty and craftsmanship. Tours cover the entire manufacturing process, and says Manager Mindy Mosser Hartley, “People can see the handiwork that goes into decorating lights or crimping baskets.”

Rookwood Pottery Company Cincinnati

1920 Race St., Cincinnati 513-381-2510 www.rookwood.com

Founded by pioneering ceramist Maria Longworth in 1880, the revered art pottery company has a tradition of excellence that is evident in timeless architectural tiles, as well as decorative items such as its iconic 1920s Shirayamadani candlesticks. Tours include every phase of pottery production and emphasize the company’s artisans.

“The scope of the Rookwood tour,” says guide George Hibben, “is unequaled as a living treasure of American ceramic art.”

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Honda Heritage Center and Auto Plant Tour Marysville

24025 Honda Parkway, Marysville 937-644-6888 www.hondaheritagecenter.com

At Honda’s visitor facilities in Marysville, you get two different tours in one trip. The self-guided, at-your-own-pace tour of the Honda Heritage Center’s museum features products from Gold Wing motorcycles to a HondaJet, while fast-paced guided assemblyplant tours showcase the Accord. Tip: Plant tours have limited availability, so reserve your spot early.

Velvet Ice Cream Utica

11324 Mt. Vernon Rd., Utica 800-589-5000 www.velveticecream.com

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An 1800s mill complete with a waterwheel provides a picturesque home for the Dager family’s century-old Velvet Ice Cream Company.

After tour guides review the history of the company and Ye Olde Mill, guests get to watch ice cream being made from a viewing gallery. Tip: Try the Licking Legend, Velvet’s famous five-scoop sundae, at Ye Olde Mill’s café.

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TRAVEL ISSUE

DOG-FRIENDLY

DESTINATIONS STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMIE RHEIN

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hio is generally a dog-friendly state — more than a third (36.6 percent) of the state’s households include a canine resident — and research tells us that nearly two-thirds of dog owners consider their pup to be a member of the family. So when summer travel beckons, it’s nice to know where your tail-wagging pal can come along for the ride.

The great outdoors Ohio’s 56 state parks are a dog-friendly gold mine of miles of trails and pristine waterways, with diverse vistas from the rugged beauty of southeastern Ohio’s mountains to Lake Erie’s shoreline. From woods to wetlands, there’s much to explore with a canine companion.

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where dogs can settle in. At the lodges at Deer Creek, Punderson, and Salt Fork, dogs are allowed to stay in some guest rooms for a nominal fee.

Over the years, Malabar Farm — where the top of Mt. Jeez offers a stunning view of the farm and surrounding hills — has been Columbus poet Charlene Fix’s go-to place for dog-walking adventures. Three generations of dogs have made the trip with her. She also loves the Kokosing Gap Trail on a former Pennsylvania Railroad line between Danville and Mt. Vernon.

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When Kathy McQuate of Whitehall headed to Deer Creek with her family for a weeklong getaway, Hoagie, their German shepherd, vacationed right along with them. “Our cabin was right by the water,” she says. “Every morning, he barreled through the trees to the lake.”

For ranger-led events where dogs and dog folks mingle, head to Howl at the Moon, Happy-Tails-n-Trails, and Walk and Wolf through the Columbus Metro Parks system. These evening programs at Highbanks, Glacier Ridge, and Sharon Woods pair hikes with nature know-how. Dogs are welcome on dog-friendly trails throughout the park system.

Deer Creek is one of several parks with a dog beach and dog-friendly cabins, and every park has campsites

In the Dayton area, Five Rivers MetroParks offer the nation’s largest paved trail network of more than 300

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If You Go • Keeping dogs on a leash is a requirement at all places mentioned here.

• To go to dog-friendly places, your dog must also be dog- and people-friendly.

• When canoeing, consider a life jacket for your dog for safety. Also, put a towel or a mat in the canoe bottom to help your dog keep its footing.

miles to explore. The mix of waterfalls, gardens, prairies, and forests are dog-friendly destinations. Last year, Cox Arboretum became dog-friendlier after Zipp, the park’s worker dog, retired.

With Zipp no longer around to keep the geese away, visiting dogs (with their owners) do the job instead.

More adventures For dog travel with a river view, hit the Hocking River on a Hocking Hills Adventures canoe trip. “Dogs are family,” says owner Shane Barbini. The 5-mile Crockett’s Run gives dogs plenty of time to get out and swim.

At Captains Baseball Stadium in Eastlake, where the Lake County Captains play, enjoy a night of baseball with your best friend. “Bark in the Park nights are our favorite games of the season,” says Brent Pozzi, social media manager. A portion of all dog tickets sold is donated to the Lake County and Geauga County Humane Societies.

Dog-friendly activities and promotions go on throughout the game.

In Marietta, the Lafayette Hotel, with a history steeped in Ohio’s sternwheeler days, welcomes dogs as favored guests. At checkin, dogs are given a treat from a dog treat jar. The $50 pet fee is returned if there isn’t any damage to the room.

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TRAVEL ISSUE

Fun festivals!

Ohio Renaissance Festival, Harveysburg

Beginning Labor Day weekend, the woods at Renaissance Park become enchanted as the clock turns back to 16thcentury England. Step into the village of Willy Nilly-onthe-Wash, where history blends with fantasy in a joyous mix as strolling minstrels, swashbuckling pirates, fair maidens, kilt-clad gents, and more beckon, “Come play.”

The line between audience and performers is often a blurry one; many visitors dress in period garb as they

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enjoy Queen Elizabeth I’s royal wave in the daily parade; laugh-out-loud shows of silliness and zany feats; and full-armored jousting as it was done 400 years ago.

There’s an array of vendors hawking anything from period costumes, elf ears, and fairy wings to flower garlands and knight’s gear, as well as crafts and artisans’ offerings such as pewter and leather mugs, stained glass, jewelry, hair ornaments, and instruments. Food’s also plentiful — giant roasted turkey legs, and stew in a bread bowl are popular — and there are demonstrations everywhere.

It’s a kid-friendly festival, with games of skill and humanpowered Crow’s Nest and Sea Dragon rides.

— JAMIE RHEIN

Ohio Renaissance Festival, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sept. 1–Oct. 28, 2018; order discounted tickets from the website or pay at the gate. www.renfestival.com.

Washboard Music Festival, Logan

What do your great-grandparents, John Lennon, and the Hocking Hills have in common? Washboards, of course.

Back in the proverbial good old days, washboards were a household staple. Americans used their corrugated metal surfaces not only for rubbing clothes clean, but also for making music. The style of music created on washboards and other improvised instruments — including spoons, jugs, and cowbells — is called skiffle, which blends elements of American folk, jazz, blues, country, and other sounds.

In the 1950s, skiffle was all the rage in England, and none other than future Beatle John Lennon started a skiffle band, complete with a washboard player.

Today, the last U.S. washboard manufacturer — the Columbus Washboard Company — is in downtown Logan, where, fittingly enough, the nation’s only festival dedicated to washboard music takes place every Father’s Day weekend. The event’s unique repertoire of toe-tapping entertainment includes such acts as the Steel City Rovers (Celtic), The Wayfarers (Appalachian fiddle songs), Little Roy & Lizzie (traditional bluegrass), and Washboard Hank, a popular Canadian artist who plays country and contemporary tunes on instruments that include a banjo, guitar, kazoo, and his famous “Stradivarius Washboard.”

— DAMAINE VONADA

Washboard Music Festival, June 14–16, 2018; 740-277-1806, www.washboardmusicfestival.com

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Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival, Avon

Duct tape is the silver-colored adhesive material that has been used for everything from quick household fixes to helping the Apollo 13 astronauts safely return to earth.

During World War II, U.S. soldiers likened duct tape’s water-resistant qualities to water rolling off a duck’s back and nicknamed it “duck tape.” The moniker, well, stuck.

Today, the Cleveland suburb of Avon is known as the world’s Duck Tape capital because it’s home to ShurTech Brands, which markets the popular tapes.

Every June, the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival attracts some 60,000 duct tape fans by showcasing the

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“It’s family-friendly, relaxing, and affordable, and the grounds are beautiful with lots of shade,” Chairperson Jenny Clark says.

The Gathering at Garst benefits the Darke County Historical Society’s Garst Museum, and takes place on the last weekend in July at both the museum’s Greenville campus and an adjoining park that hosts the festival’s Living History Encampment. Reenactors wear period clothing and demonstrate historic crafts from 1750 34 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • JUNE 2018

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The event is free, and in addition to live entertainment, it features favorite local foods. Tip: Go early, because each day, the first 500 festival-goers get free rolls of Duck Tape.

— DAMAINE VONADA

Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival, June 14–16, 2018; 866-818-1116, www.ducktapefestival.com

through 1865, and besides lively — and loud! — cannon firings, this year’s Encampment will include a special candlelight tour.

Other attractions include a concert by the Beach Boys tribute band, Sounds of Summer; curated works by regional artists; horse-drawn carriage rides; and exhibits at the Garst Museum that range from the momentous 1795 Treaty of Greene Ville to Darke County-born sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

— DAMAINE VONADA

The Gathering at Garst, July 28–29, 2018; Living History Encampment Candlelight Tour, July 27, 2018. Gathering at Garst festival, free; Garst Museum, admission fee. 937-548-5250, www.gatheringatgarst.com, and www.garstmuseum.org.

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JUN. 1–2 – Dennison Railroad Festival, Historic Center Street District, downtown Dennison. Rides, food, train exhibit, and entertainment for all ages. Car & Motorcycle Show Sat., registration at 10 a.m., judging at 12:30 p.m. Parade 5 p.m. Sat. 740-922-6776 or www. dennisonrailroadfestival.org.

live entertainment, classic car show, and fireworks. Parade Sat. at noon. 419-877-2747 or www.awchamber.com/cherry-fest.html.

for children and students. Gates open at 5 p.m., children’s activities 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.defiancejazzfestival.com.

JUN. 8–9 – Pork Rind Heritage Festival, downtown Harrod, Fri. 6 p.m.–midnight, Sat. noon–midnight. Cruise-in car show, games, entertainment, and, of course, freshly popped pork rinds! www. porkrindfest.com.

JUN. 16–17 – The Fantastic Tiffin Flea Market, Seneca Co. Fgds., 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free admission. 300 to 450 dealers per show. 419-447- 9613 or www. tiffinfleamarket.com.

JUN. 9 – Chalk the Walk, 109 S. Ohio Ave. (court square), Sidney, 9 a.m.–noon. Rent a sidewalk square for a donation and create your masterpiece. Chalk provided. A panel of judges will choose a winner, who will receive a prize. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

JUN. 16–17 – Hands-on Glass Blowing, Sauder Village 22611 St. Rte. 2, Archbold. Class fee $43–$51. 60-minute sessions. Work with internationally acclaimed glass artist Mark Matthews to create your own ornament, pumpkin, flower, or tumbler. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.

JUN. 9 – Playful Pastimes: Canal Boat Ride, Providence Metropark, 13801 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $7, Srs. $6, C. (3–12) $6, under 2 free. Take a canal boat ride on the restored Miami & Erie Canal. www.metroparkstoledo.com.

JUN. 9–10 – Power of Yesteryear Club Annual Spring Show, Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green (off I-75, exit 179, east 1/2 mile). Set-up day is June 8.

419-819-9355 or www.powerofyesteryear.org.

JUN. 3 – Stryker Sportsman Club 3-D Archery Shoot, 02638 Co. JUN. 10 – William Hogeland: Autumn of the Blacksnake, NazRd. 20, Bryan (1/2 mile north of St. Rte. 6 on the right), 9 a.m.–noon. arene Family Ctr., 401 E. Boundary St., Fort Recovery, 3 p.m. Free.

A rare opportunity to hear this widely read author and historian. $10, under 18 free. Thirty targets. 419-636-4987 or on Facebook.

419-375-4384, www.fortrecoverymuseum.com, or on Facebook.

JUN. 7 – Pinterest Party, Bruno’s (back room), 110 E. Poplar JUN. 16 – Antique Tractor Show, Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. St., Sidney, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, available online. We bring the supplies, you bring the fun! For age 21 and over. 937-658-6945, www. 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Historic tractors from the 1920s to the 1960s. Tractor pedal pulls for the kids, hands-on activities. 800-590sidneyalive.org, or https://pinterestparties.bpt.me.

9755, aaron.hughs@saudervillage.org, or www.saudervillage.org.

JUN. 7–9 – Whitehouse Cherry Fest, 10802 Waterville St., Whitehouse, Thur. 6–10 p.m., Fri. 1 p.m.–midnight, Sat. 9 a.m.–midnight. JUN. 16 – International Jazz Festival: “Take Me to the Rivers,” Kingsbury Park, 118 Auglaize St., Defiance, 5:30–10:15 p.m. $5; free Free admission and parking. Fresh cherry pie and turnovers, rides,

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JUN. 2–3 – Ohio Valley Frontier Days, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $6, C. (6–12) $3, under 6 free. Celebrating early American life; crafts, games, pony rides, music, , and dancing. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

JUN. 16–AUG. 11 – Ohio Light Opera, Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster, 2 and 7:30 p.m. June shows: The Pajama Game, Babes in Arms, and Fifty Million Frenchmen. 330-263-2345 or www.ohiolightopera.org.

JUN. 12–15 – Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Church, 300 S. 4th St., Steubenville, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Experience the tastes and sounds of Greece with traditional foods, music, and dance plus tours of the beautiful church. 740-282-7770 or www.holytrinitygreekfest.com.

JUN. 16 – Our Little World Alpacas Spring Open House, 16800 Cowley Rd., Grafton, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. The babies are here!

Come see our newest baby alpacas (crias). 440-477-4300 or www. ourlittleworldalpacas.com.

JUN. 7–AUG. 2 – Fort Steuben Thursday Summer Concert Series, Berkman Amphitheater, Fort Steuben Park, 120 S. 3rd St.,

JUN. 16 – Steubenville’s Dean Martin Hometown Celebration, S. 4th St., Steubenville, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Street festival featuring

JUN. 7–9 – Hot Air Balloon Festival, Coshocton Co. Fgds., 707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton, Thur. 4–7 p.m. balloon launch, Fri. 11 a.m.–9:15 p.m. Balloon Night Glow, Sat. 6 a.m.–9:45 p.m. fireworks. 740-622-4877, 800-338-4724, or www.visitcoshocton. com/hot-air-balloon-festival.

JUN. 8–10 – Worthington Chorus: “A Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” McConnell Arts Ctr., 777 Evening St., Worthington, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10 for ages 12 and up.

Songs of the 1980s, with karaoke and best 1980s outfit contest. info@worthingtonchorus.org or www.worthingtonchorus.org.

JUN. 2–JUL. 1 – Rock Mill Weekends, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster, every Sat. and Sun., 12–4 p.m. Free. -681-7249 or http://fairfieldcountyparks.org.

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JUN. 30 – Lake Seneca Annual Miles of Yard Sales, off N. St. Rte. 576, 1-1/4 miles north of U.S. 20, Montpelier. 419-485-1413, 419485-0393, or www.lakeseneca.org.

JUN. 9 – International Wine at the Mill, Loudonville, noon–11 p.m. Enjoy nearly 100 varieties of international and Ohio wines, domestic beers, live music, and great food. $10 adults over 21, $1 ages 10–20, under 10 free. 419-541-0161 or www.wolfcreekmill.org/ events.html.

JUN. 3 – Kelleys Island 5 & 10K Run/Walk, Memorial Park, 112 Division St., Kelleys Island. Registration begins at 8 a.m., race at 10:45 a.m.. Pre-registration $20 online, ending one week before race day. 419-746-2360 or www.kelleysislandchamber.com.

MAY 30–JUN. 2 – Deercreek Dam Days Festival, Williamsport, Wed./Thur. 4–10 p.m., Fri. 4–11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Fun for the whole family, with music, food, games, and rides for all ages.​www.deercreekdamdays.com.

JUN. 23–24 – Northwest Ohio’s Picker’s Paradise, Henry Co. Fgds., 821 S. Perry St., Napoleon, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Huge flea market.

Antiques, car parts, arts and crafts, food. ksgeil@yahoo.com or 419-235-3264.

music, vendors, food, entertainment, street dance, car show, 5K walk/run, trolley tours, and lots of activities for kids young and old. 740-283-4935 or www.visitsteubenville.com.

JUN. 16 – Beyond the Fences of Zoar: Garden Tour and Luncheon, 198 Main St., Zoar, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. $15 tours only, $35 for tours and luncheon (reservations required for luncheon).

Public and private garden tours, shopping in the Zoar Garden, and symposiums by master gardeners. 800-262-6195 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

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JUN. 23 – Kids Around the Square, 109 S. Ohio Ave. (court square), Sidney, 9 a.m.–noon. We partner with United Way agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and churches to provide a free morning of FUN for children ages 12 and under. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

Steubenville, 6:30–9 p.m. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy a free concert overlooking the Ohio River. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

JUN. 9–10 – Quailquest Farm Spring Garden Fair, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster, Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., rain or shine. Free admission, $2 parking fee per car. Over 70 exhibitors will display their garden art and horticultural products in tents and among the lush gardens. Food wagons on site. 330-345-6722 or www.quailcrest.com.

JUN. 2 – Flea Market on Chardon Square, 111 Water St., Chardon, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission. More than 100 distinctive vendors. Includes vintage and collectible items. http://chardonsquareassociation.org.

JUN. 22–24 – Maria Stein Country Fest, 2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein. Free admission, parking, and entertainment. Handicapped accessible. Live music, games, tractor square dancing, horse and wagon rides, food, and more. 419-586-1146 or www.mscountryfest. com.

JUN. 8–10 – Columbus Arts Festival, downtown riverfront, Columbus, Fri. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Features nation’s top artists and craftspeople, live music, theater, dance, hands-on art activities, and food. 614224-2606 or http://columbusartsfestival.org.

JUN. 9 – Cruise-a-Palooza, downtown Amanda, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Free. $10 registration for contestants. Classic cars from all eras, baked goods auction, door prize drawings, DJ, and exhibitors. philipmstroup@hotmail.com or http://cruise-a-palooza.com.

JUN. 10 – Summer Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Makoy Event Ctr., 5462 Center St., Hilliard, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $3, 12 and under free. www.avantgardeshows.com.

JUN. 22–23 – Ohio Scottish Games, Lorain Co. Fgds., 23000 Fairgrounds Rd., Wellington. $12–$20, under 11 free. Kids’ games, animals, British cars and bikes, Clan Village, Kilted Mile, and more. Newly added is Grass Track Bike Racing. www.ohioscottishgames.com.

JUN. 22–24 – Cy Young Days Festival, 102 S. Bridge St., Newcomerstown. Food, entertainment, Old Timers’ game, and more.

Former Cy Young Award winner Dwight “Doc” Gooden will be the guest of honor at the luncheon and grand marshal of the parade.

740-227-1544 or www.cyyoungdaysfestival.com.

JUN. 22–24 – Lorain International Festival and Bazaar, Black River Landing, Black River Lane, Lorain, Fri. 5–11 p.m., Sat. noon–11 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. $3 daily. Ethnic foods, crafts, and nonstop entertainment. Puerto Rico is the Spotlight Nationality. www.loraininternational.com.

JUN. 30 – Fort Laurens: “Let Them Eat Cake,” 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, 1–4 p.m. $10. Dress in your finest for an afternoon of British teas, desserts, and history of the 18th century.

Reservations required. 330-874-2059 or www.fortlaurens.org.

JUN. 30–JUL. 1 – Mad River Bike Tour, Mad River Harley Davidson, 5316 Milan Rd., Sandusky. Registration Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10 per person for the tour, $20 per bike for the round-trip ferry.

419-746-2360 or www.kelleysislandchamber.com.

JUN. 15–17 – Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival, Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton. Free admission and parking, workshops $15; Appalachian and traditional music.

740-545-6265 or www.coshoctondulcimerdays.com.

JUN. 15–AUG. 5 – CAPA Summer Movie Series, Ohio Theatre, 55 E. State St., Columbus, Wed.–Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sun. matinee 2 p.m. 614-469-0939 or www.capa.com.

JUN. 23 – Dublin Kiwanis Frog Jump, Coffman Park, 5600 Park Rd., Dublin, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Multiple rounds followed by a championship. 800-245-8387 or www.visitdublinohio.com.

JUN. 23–24 – Fairfield County Heritage Association Home Tour, 105 E. Wheeling St., Lancaster, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance or $15 day of tour. Visit historic homes in the heart of Lancaster. 740-654-9923 or www.fairfieldheritage.com.

JUN. 23 – Fayette County’s Toast to Summer and Hot Air Balloon Glow, Fayette County Airport, 2770 St. Rte. 38, Washington Court House, 1–10 p.m. Wine tasting, 50-plus art vendors, food, entertainment, beer garden, biplane rides, and hot air balloons! 740-335-0761 or www.fayettecountyohio.com.

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Deerassic Park, 14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free event is an opportunity to explore various vehicles and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community. Raffles, play area, and face painting. 740-432-7440.

JUN. 2–3 – Southern Ohio Farm Power of the Past: Antique Tractor and Machinery Show, Pike Co. Fgds., Piketon. Vintage tractors and farm equipment. Flea market and craft items, Truck and tractor pulls Sat. 7 p.m., car show Sun. 740-289-4124.

JUN. 3, 23 – Music at the Mound with Steve Free, Serpent Mound, 3850 OH-73, Peebles, 1 p.m. on Jun. 3, 2 p.m. on Jun. 23.

Free admission, $8 vehicle parking fee. http://arcofappalachia.org/ steve-free.

JUN. 16–17 – Drinking Habits, Markay Theater, 269 E. Main St., Jackson, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 740-577-3841 or www.applecityplayers.com.

JUN. 22–23 – National Cambridge Glass Collectors Show and Sale, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge, Fri. 1–5 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, good for both days. 740-4324245 or www.cambridgeglass.org.

JUN. 22–24 – Muskingum Valley Trade Days, 6602 St. Rte. 78, Reinersville. Large flea market. 740-558-2740.

JUN. 22–23 – Kicking Bear One-on-One, Deerassic Park Education Ctr., 14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge. Free event, but pre-registration is required. 740-435-3335 or www.deerassic.com.

JUN. 8–10, 15–17 – Narnia, Cambridge Performing Arts Ctr., 642 JUN. 22–24 – The Wonder Workshop, Highlands Nature Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, Fri./Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10, Srs./ Sanctuary, 7660 Cave Rd., Bainbridge. Discover the hidden world Stds. $8, under 2 free. 740-261-4304 or www.cambridgeperformof insects with guest leaders Kate Redmond, the “Bug Lady,” and MAY 30–JUN. 3 – National Road Yard Sale, throughout Guern- ingartscenter.org. naturalist John Howard. Register at 937-365-1937 or http://arcofapsey and Belmont counties. Find bargains, antiques, fresh produce, JUN. 9 – Return of the Snakes, Serpent Mound, 3850 OH-73, palachia.org/wonder_workshop. furniture, and more as you shop the sales along Historic U.S. 40.

Peebles, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Live reptile displays and presentations on http://nationalroadyardsale.com.

JUN. 23 – Summer Solstice Dinner and Celebration, Serpent Ohio’s native snakes. Free admission, $8 vehicle parking fee. 937Mound, 3850 OH-73, Peebles, 2–10 p.m. Lecture by Brad Lepper: JUN. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Rise and Shine Cambridge Farmers 365-1935 or http://arcofappalachia.org/return-of-the-snakes/.

“Effigy Mounds — A World View.” Guided tour. Optional BBQ Market, Tractor Supply on Rte. 209/Southgate Pkwy., Cambridge, JUN. 9–10 – Lucasville Trade Days, Scioto Co. Fgds., 1193 dinner is $15/plate. Pre-register at 937-365-1935 or http://arcofappa8 a.m.–noon. 740-439-2238 or www.downtowncambridge.com.

Fairground Rd., Lucasville. $3, under 13 free. Free parking. Features lachia.org/solstice.

JUN. 2 – Guided Hike, Highlands Nature Sanctuary, 7660 Cave dogs and other farm animals to sell, buy, or trade, plus flea market JUN. 30 – Forgotten Places and Spaces Walking Tour, through Rd., Bainbridge, 10 a.m. Free guided hike on the beautiful Barrett’s treasures. 937-728-6643 or www.lucasvilletradedays.com.

Historic Downtown Cambridge, 3–4:30 p.m. 740-705-1873 or www.

Rim trail. Register at 937-365-1935 or http://arcofappalachia.org/ JUN. 16 – National Road Bike Show and Ribfest, Historic ohiomadegetaways.com barretts-rim-guided-hike.

Downtown Cambridge, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Enjoy bikes, ribs, and music JUN. 2 – Hospice of Guernsey’s 4th Annual Touch A Truck, all day! 740-439-2238 or www.downtowncambridge.com.

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Tribute. Free. Bring your chair, but no coolers, please. 937-543-5115 or www.tippcityartscouncil.com.

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JUN. 9 – Old Fashioned Strawberry Festival, 4782 Cincinnati Brookville Rd., downtown Shandon, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.

Fresh produce, strawberry shortcake and ice cream. Local vendors and artists, live music. 513-860-4194 or www.gettothebc.com/events.

JUN. 9–10 – Hueston Woods Arts and Crafts Fair, Hueston Woods State Park, Pioneer Farm Museum, 6929 Brown Rd., Oxford, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $4, under 13 free. Outdoor juried art show with over 80 exhibitors. 513-523-8005 or www.gettothebc.com/events.

JUN. 16 – Paddle Palooza, Cowan Lake State Park, 1750 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, 1–5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Try out a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. 614-306-4913.

JUN. 2 – Bradford Railroad Festival and Train Swap: A Salute to the Railroaders, Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum, 200 N. Miami Ave., Bradford, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, under 13 free with a paying adult.

Features train layouts, model train and historical train vendors. 937552-2196 or www.bradfordrrmuseum.org.

JUN. 22 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, McCoy’s Place, 6008 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass. 513-385-8222 or www.facebook.com/mccoys. place/?rf=192920540735840.

JUN. 23 – Treasure Island River Fest, 409 N. Elm St., Troy, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Live music, food trucks, brews available after 4:30 p.m.

JUN. 2–3 – Troy Strawberry Festival, downtown Troy, Sat. 10 12.1-mile River Race and post-race celebration. www.greatmiami.net. a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. More than 60 food booths, all showJUN. 23–24 – 26th Annual Historic Home and Garden Tour, casing strawberry dishes and products. Also arts and crafts vendors, 370 E. Main St., St. Paris, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $15. Enjoy a weekend of live music, and more. 937-339-7714 or http://gostrawberries.com. tours, craft demonstrations and sales, food, and live entertainment.

JUN. 5–8 – Greenville Farm Power of the Past: 19th Annual Tour is not handicapped accessible and pets are not allowed. 800Reunion, Darke Co. Fgds., 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville. $5. Featuring 791-6010 or www.ccpaurbanaohio.com. tractors and equipment, oil field engines, and Michigan-built JUN. 23–24 – Keeping the Tradition Pow Wow, 2301 W. River engines. 937-547-1845 or www.greenvillefarmpower.org.

Rd., Dayton, Sat. 12–8:30 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. $8, Srs./C. (6–16) $6, JUN. 8–9 – Banana Split Festival, Denver Williams Park, 1100 free under 5. Weekend passes available. American Indian dances, arts Rombach Rd., Wilmington, Fri. 4–10 p.m., Sat. noon–10 p.m. Free. and crafts, and food. 937-268-8199 or www.sunwatch.org.

Food booths, live music, games, 5K run, and, of course, banana splits!

JUN. 23–24 – Vectren Dayton Air Show, Dayton International wilmingtonbanana@gmail.com or www.bananasplitfestival.com.

Airport, 3800 Wright Dr., Vandalia, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. One of America’s JUN. 8–10 – Versailles Poultry Days, 459 S. Center St., Versailles. leading air shows, featuring the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. www.

Free admission and parking. Enjoy barbecue chicken dinners and daytonairshow.com. many fun events. 937-526-9773 or www.versaillespoultrydays.com.

JUN. 9 – Canal Music Fest, 35 Parkwood Ave., Tipp City, 5:30–10:30 p.m. Featuring Tusk — The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac

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JUN. 2 – Taste of Parkersburg, corner of 3rd and Market Sts., Parkersburg, 5–11 p.m. $15 advance, $20 at site. Savor food, wine, and beer from local restaurants. 304-865-0522 or www.downtownpkb.com.

JUN. 8–10 – Fostoria Glass Society of America Convention and Elegant Glass Show, Moundsville Ctr. Bldg., 901 8th St., Moundsville. This year features cuttings by the Fostoria Glassware Company. 304-843-4128 or www.fostoriaglass.org.

JUN. 28–30 – Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta, Point Pleasant. Free admission. Parade, pageants, concerts, and more. www. pointpleasantregatta.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Ohio Cooperative Living strongly urges readers to confirm dates and times before traveling. Submit listings AT LEAST 90 DAYS prior to the event by writing to Ohio Cooperative Living, 6677 Busch Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229 or events@ohioec.org.

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