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Dandelion School House In rural Rockford, history meets home treasures ALSO INSIDE Warm, comforting root vegetables Thanksgiving tradition at the Golden Lamb Our 2018 Ohio-made gift guide

Thank You,

VETERANS Honoring all who served for our freedom!

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Adams Rural Electric Cooperative: Samuel Kimmerly Jr., Stephen Huff, Kenneth McCann, John Wickerham, William Wylie

Ohio Cooperative Living takes this opportunity to thank veterans working for the Ohio electric cooperative network for their service:

Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative: Jim Sowards, John Troester Butler Rural Electric Cooperative: Matthew Brown, Randy Hudson, Adam Osborn, Levi Tipton, Tom McQuiston, Ron Kolb Carroll Electric Cooperative: Dan Ryan, Jr. Consolidated Cooperative: Roger Stewart, Mike Bishop, Rob Brodin, Jon Todd, Don McCracken, Don Breece, Dick Miller The Energy Cooperative: Dan Dupps, Nelson Smith, Jack Schmidt, Dave Montgomery, Rusty Wheeler, Chris Miller, Travis Green, Mary Estep, Melissa Johnson, Brian Prince, Dennis Abram The Frontier Power Company: Scott Dunn, Matt Limburg, Larry Blair Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative: Darrin Thomas Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative: Tom Dierksheide Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative: Steve Asbury, Kurt Detterman, Steve James, Ken Conrad, Dave Tegtmeier, Dave Mann Logan County Electric Cooperative: Daniel Ashcraft, Tony Willis, Aaron Quinton

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Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative: Jim McConnell, Ray Croskey

INSIDE

Midwest Electric, Inc.: Jim Williams, Bob Barnt, Gary Knapke, Gary Profit

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VETERANS AT THE CO-OP Ohio electric cooperatives know and value the traits that their employee-veterans bring to the job.

24 OHIO-MADE GIFT GUIDE We’ve scoured the state looking for those perfect locally produced gifts that will surely please everyone on your list.

30 LAMB FOR THE HOLIDAY The Golden Lamb restaurant in Napoleon has been serving Thanksgiving dinner longer than Thanksgiving’s been a holiday.

Cover image on most issues: Rene Weber, a Vietnam veteran and member of Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, stands solemnly at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater during the Honor Trip sponsored by HWEC. The photo was taken by Weber’s trip guardian, Cheryl Arwood.

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative: Eugene Royer North Central Electric Cooperative: Rick Cook, Matt Feasel, Patrick Pifher North Western Electric Cooperative: Bob Carter, Richard Polter, Charles (Tom) Case Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative: Ryan Flint, John McMaster Pioneer Electric Cooperative: Jeb Friend, Georg Hohenstein, Curtis Schmidt, Jonathan Watkins, Bryan Zirkle, Ronald Clark, Terrence Householder South Central Power Company: Brian Cummings, Buzz Detty, Nathan Dupler, Joe Everhart, Dan Hill, Seth Householder, Bryan Johnson, Carl Payne, Bret Rice, James Rice, Billy Riffe, Lonnie Roberts, Thomas Sestito, Dan Smith, Phil Stringer, Tom Sunderlin, Brian Waddell, Alan Gabriel Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative: Ken Brubaker Union Rural Electric Cooperative: Dan Bosch, Ed Peper, Jeff Wilson, Jeff Reinhard, Bill D’Onofrio Washington Electric Cooperative: Bruce Swope, John Buckley, Gale DePuy, William Bowersock, Shawn Ray Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives/Buckeye Power: Craig Grooms, Jason McDermott Cardinal Power Plant: Darrell Boley, Scott Law, Lawrence Oliver, Steven Robinson, Eric West, Kris George, David Barcus, Brandon Bokunevitz, John Bonar, Ty Fonow, Scott Hand, Matthew Haynes, Ronald Hines, Matthew Hoagland, Michael Kalinkiewicz, David Keller, Jim Kenny, Tim McCain, Kirk Murray, Wally Perry, John Prokopakis, Matt Rainer, Chris Robinson, Justin Roski, James Simms, Charles Thompson, Ryan Ellis, Kevin Fritz, Bryan Long, Duane Ogilbee, Brian Rawson, Adam Sloan, Nick Vasey, James Bateman, Scott Blosser, Walter Eltringham, Guy Hill, Demetrius Lathon Fred Layman, John McDonald, Ryan Rose, Ronald Westfall Robert P. Mone Plant: Mike Yorkovich, Kevin Fletcher Greenville Generating Station: Andy Williams, Dan Garcia * We may have inadvertently omitted names from this list.

Thank you to all veterans for your service!

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UP FRONT

THANKFUL Almost daily, I find myself disappointed, even upset, with the words and actions of people in leadership positions — politicians, business executives, media talking heads — saying and doing things that range from annoying to just plain wrong. Perhaps you can empathize. But as I consider how to “fix” the problems, I soon realize how blessed we are with the system we have and with the people in our families, in our communities, at work, and behind the scenes who make everyday life great. That gratitude certainly extends to the electric cooperative community.

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

This month, I simply express my gratitude for: • Our constitutional form of government based on individual rights and freedoms, including our right to vote on November 6 for the people we think will best represent us • Our active-duty military and veterans who continue to defend our country and our freedom • The men and women working for Ohio’s electric cooperatives — the linemen, power plant workers, accountants, engineers, member service representatives, managers, and other professionals who work each day to keep your electricity safe, reliable, and affordable • Community volunteers who give to those in need • Your support and patronage as members of your electric cooperative Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

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I soon realize how blessed we are with the system we have and with the people in our families, in our communities, at work, and behind the scenes who make everyday life great.

November 2018 • Volume 61, No. 2

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MORE INSIDE DEPARTMENTS 8 POWER LINES MUTUAL AID: Crews from Ohio electric cooperatives answered

the call for help after Hurricane Florence drenched the South.

10 OHIO ICON CRIMSON CUP: The Columbus-based coffee roaster sources beans from 25 countries and roasts 250 tons of beans per year.

12 CO-OP PEOPLE OPERATION EVERGREEN: The Ohio Christmas Tree Association service project gives a holiday boost to overseas troops.

15 GOOD EATS ROOT OF THE MATTER: Humble root veggies spend the summer underground so they can bring comfort in the colder months.

19 LOCAL PAGES

News and important information from your electric cooperative.

23 CO-OP OHIO

HONORED: Two Ohio electric cooperatives earn national

recognition for their work with veteran Honor Trips.

32 WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE CRIME DOGS: ODNR has a few new officers in the field this hunting season to keep an eye — and nose — out for scofflaws.

36 CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING: November events and other things to do.

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38 MEMBER INTERACTIVE WE LOVE OUR VETERANS: Our readers honor their families and

friends who served, and instill respect in the next generation.

IN THIS ISSUE Bellefontaine (p.4, 23) Oxford (p.4) Millersburg (p.4, 23) Coshocton (p.4) Columbus (p.10) Newark (p.12) Lebanon (p.30) Paulding (p.23) North Baltimore (p.23)

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Stories of

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Electric cooperatives across Ohio join the nation this month in honoring veterans of the U.S. armed forces — America’s courageous protectors, defenders, and heroes. Not only do the co-ops acknowledge veterans’ dedication to our country, but we are truly grateful for the unique strengths and noble characteristics they bring to the co-op family.

We recognize all of our veteran-employees, and here, we talk to a few of them.

BY VICTORIA ELLWOOD

Tony Willis Tree trimmer foreman, Logan County Electric Cooperative, Bellefontaine Tony Willis knew he was going to join the military — and specifically, the U.S. Marine Corps — when he was just 12 years old.

“My two grandfathers both fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II,” Willis says. “They were both Marines but didn’t know each other. They only realized the connection when my parents got married.”

Both grandpas had tact and discipline — qualities they passed on to Tony. Wanting to follow in their footsteps, he says, he joined the Marines via an early program while still in high school. He served 10 years, based in North Carolina and California.

Many of the skills Willis honed in the military are valuable today. “The things I carry into my job? My tact and having my bearings. My ability to communicate and not worry about the little stuff, and being really ready to work when at work. That’s important.”

He says he loves being part of the community served by the co-op. “On the co-op line, we try to talk with everyone before we cut their trees,” he says. “We talk with them, not to them. We build relationships, and they know we’ll take care of them.”

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While at Camp Lejeune, he served in the Fleet Marine Force. “We were part of ‘the float’ with the U.S. Navy,” he says. “I’ve been in 24 countries, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, South America to North Africa. You never knew what to expect, but it was always exciting.”

Adam Osborn Manager of safety and compliance Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, Oxford Adam Osborn spends his days making sure everyone at Butler REC is safe and secure.

Osborn is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He monitors safety, conducts field audits with linemen, and makes sure all work areas at Butler REC comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and safety procedures. “The job is a great fit,” he says. “I take it real seriously, so everyone can go home safely at the end of the day.”

Osborn, a native of Webster, Indiana, served in the Air Force from 2003 until 2007. He responded to emergencies alongside EMTs, fought wildfires, and served in Baghdad, Iraq.

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Along with an eye to safety, he says the Air Force instilled skills — time management, attention to detail, organization — that he uses daily and that created a natural path to Butler REC. “I still have that drive for safety,” he says. “My background in hazmat and emergency response helped qualify me for this job.”

As part of that job, he teaches CPR and first aid to all 11 linemen and 37 office employees at Butler. He’s frequently on the phone answering compliance questions and explaining safety issues, and he travels to local schools to provide safety demonstrations — showing, for example, what can happen if a balloon or kite touches a power line.

“I enjoy coming to work every day; I’m very grateful,” Osborn says. “Butler feels like family — everyone meshes together and works well together.”

Steve James, Class A lineman Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, Millersburg Steve James grew up in Wayne County and now works around that same rural area as a lineman for the co-op. But in between? Let’s just say he wandered a little way from home.

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James served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Marine Corps, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in the 1980s. He was part of “Operation Urgent Fury,” the U.S.-led invasion and liberation of the Caribbean island of Grenada. He also served in war-torn Beirut, Lebanon.

Following his service, James was happy to return to the familiar hills of eastern Ohio, where he’s been a lineman for 13 years. The skills and character he built with the Marines have served him well. “I pretty much go by the idea that you do what’s needed to get a job done,” he says. “In the Marine Corps, whatever the orders were, you found a way to do it.”

Perhaps the most treasured part of his job is his involvement in the HolmesWayne Community Honor Trips — taking the area’s WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans to visit the Washington, D.C., memorials that honor their service.

“The part I really enjoy is talking with the veterans and learning about their experiences,” he says. “I want to hear their stories — ask what they did and just listen. A lot of times they hold that in, but I want to see them open up. Being I’m a little older vet, I think they tend to talk to me. They are the real deal.”

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Scott Dunn, First-class lineman The Frontier Power Company, Coshocton Scott Dunn says his experience stationed with U.S. Marines security forces in remote areas of the Philippines in the late 1980s helped prepare him for a recent humanitarian trip he took with other Ohio co-op employees to isolated villages in Guatemala. “My military career helped me understand that impoverished country,” says Dunn, who was among a group of co-op workers who spent three weeks in Central America with Project Ohio.

“These were very, very remote villages,” he says. “We installed electric power where they’ve never had electricity. We wired 140 ‘houses’ that were dirt-floor huts. We put lights in. We added electricity to the school.”

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They even brought along shoes for the kids, who enjoyed the chance to play a little soccer with the co-op workers. The experience was undeniably rewarding. The kids, he says, “well, they were the best part of it.”

Dunn served in the Marines for eight years. He spent seven months on the USS Saipan, an amphibious assault ship that sailed from Iceland and Norway to the Mediterranean. After he left the service, Dunn went to school to study law enforcement and later joined Frontier Power.

His military background continues to play a role. “I brought a lot with me: patience and discipline and the ability to deal with a whole lot of things at once,” he says. “You don’t get too upset over spilled milk, as they say. There’s a lot more to life. I just love being outside and getting people’s lights back on.”

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POWER LINES

OHIO CO-OPS MOBILIZE Crews help fellow co-ops recover after Florence’s devastation

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ifty-four linemen from 12 Ohio electric cooperatives spent much of mid-September successfully assisting with power restoration to members of South River EMC and Lumbee River EMC in North Carolina, two cooperatives severely impacted

by Hurricane Florence.

After the hurricane swept through, the crews departed Ohio with 14 bucket trucks and 12 digger derricks.

When they arrived, South River had 30,000 of its 46,000 members without power, while Lumbee River had 35,000 of its 60,000 members in the dark.

Lumbee River’s outages were down to a manageable level, and Ohio’s crews were notified that evening that they would be released the following morning.

Throughout the restoration effort, Ohio linemen were commended for their adherence to high safety standards.

“Our guys were able to influence others in ways that could save a life down the road,” says Dwight Miller, director of safety training and loss control at Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, the statewide service organization that coordinated Ohio co-ops’ efforts.

While the restoration process at South River was relatively brisk and straightforward, crews assisting Lumbee River faced considerable adversity as flooding in the area worsened.

“The two themes were getting stuck and not being able to return on roads that you used just a couple hours ago,” says Trevor Lavy, safety and loss control instructor at Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives. “It wasn’t uncommon to take two to three times longer to return to the co-op than it took to originally get to the job site.”

Additionally, Lumbee River’s smart-meter systems were also initially offline, which created difficulty obtaining precise numbers and locations of outages.

By the Ohio crews’ second day on the job, South River’s outage number was reduced to 3,766, while Lumbee River’s was at 10,964. In addition to the difficulties created by flooded roads, fuel scarcity created a significant hurdle, with many stations running out of diesel and some only able to accept cash because of widespread internet outages.

Ohio crews assisting South River were released after the third day, with only 160 members awaiting restoration. Meanwhile, work continued at Lumbee River, with temperatures in the mid-90s paired with high humidity. By the end of the fourth day of work, 8

Crews from Piqua-based Pioneer Electric Cooperative survey and repair damage in the area served by South River Electric Membership Cooperative in North Carolina. The crews were among more than four dozen workers from Ohio helping to restore power after Hurricane Florence brought heavy rain, high wind, and devastating flooding to the region.

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Location: In addition to its headquarters and roasting and training facilities on Alum Creek Drive in Columbus, Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea owns and operates two coffee shops in the city’s Clintonville and Upper Arlington neighborhoods plus another inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The company also has a fourth location in the Akron suburb of Tallmadge.

Provenance: Founder and president Greg Ubert quit his first job after college to start Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea in 1991. “One of the big drivers for me was having a really good cup of coffee in San Francisco,” says Ubert. “I thought that if I liked the taste of great coffee, others would enjoy it, too.”

After moving back to his hometown of Columbus, Ubert launched his specialty coffee business with one roaster in a one-room office. At the time, specialty coffee aficionados were concentrated on the East and West coasts, and Ubert soon found himself teaching customers “from the grounds up” about how maintaining superior standards at each step from beans to brewing yields superior cups of coffee. “Our vision was establishing meaningful relationships locally and globally, whether they were with new coffee shop owners or with farmers in South America,” Ubert says.

Significance: Crimson Cup is a multifaceted international business that imports and roasts coffee, develops and distributes coffee enhancers such as syrups and mixes, and not only educates but also nurtures coffee entrepreneurs through a franchisealternative program based on Ubert’s book, Seven Steps to Success: A Common-Sense Guide to Succeed in Specialty Coffee. The company has also garnered numerous awards, and in 2016, it was named Roast magazine’s Macro Roaster of the Year. “I’m especially proud of that honor because it’s like winning the Super Bowl of the coffee industry,” Ubert says.

Currently: Crimson Cup sources coffee beans from about 25 countries and annually roasts some 500,000 pounds of coffee beans. Besides its Ohio operations, the company supplies coffee to more than 350 customers in other states and

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The Ohio Christmas Tree Association provides holiday spirit to those serving abroad

BY DAMAINE VONADA

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alerie Graham, executive director of the Ohio Christmas Tree Association (OCTA), counts among her managerial responsibilities assisting tree farmers across the state with Operation Evergreen, an annual service project that gives fresh-cut Christmas trees and decorations to overseas military units. The project helps to bring a bit of home to soldiers who can’t be with their families at the holidays, and Graham says it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of her position.

An independent administrator for several agricultural organizations, Graham is a member of Newark-based The Energy Cooperative who lives with her husband and their five daughters on a 200-acre livestock farm near Frazeysburg. She works out of a home office and handles everything from OCTA’s paperwork and communications to processing Operation Evergreen donations.

Every November, Graham also participates in Operation Evergreen’s packing day, when all the Christmas trees grown and donated by OCTA members are transported to the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg. After the evergreens pass inspection, a legion of volunteers — including adults on their lunch hours, as well as youth and school groups — readies the trees and their decorations for shipment. “We get busloads of kids who come to put ornaments in bags,” says Graham. “They wear Christmas hats and have lots of fun doing it.”

Operation Evergreen was launched in 1995 at the suggestion of former OCTA Executive Director Rhea Dawn Smith. Its mission is bringing Christmas cheer to troops stationed far from home. “Her husband was a Marine, and she knew that OCTA could provide a network for military donations,” says Amy Galehouse of Doylestown’s Galehouse Tree Farms, the project’s veteran coordinator.

That first year, Operation Evergreen sent 30 trees to U.S. forces in Bosnia, and in 2011, more than 300 went to personnel in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, OCTA plans to supply about 100 Christmas trees and dispatch them to the Middle East by air freight on November 14. “If they’re shipped out on that date,” says Galehouse, “we know they’ll be in

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Kuwait by Thanksgiving and get distributed to different bases in time for Christmas.”

Because they’re shipped in boxes measuring 12 inches by 12 inches by 84 inches, the Christmas trees must be between 51⁄2 and 6 feet tall, and the preferred varieties are white pine and fir, which hold their needles well and can be easily compressed to fit inside the boxes. A true Christmas present, each box comes complete with an Ohio-grown tree, 35 feet of garland, and 48 ornaments. Also tucked into the boxes on packing day are handcrafted holiday banners and “Merry Christmas” messages written and collected at local football games and other events. “Every year, OCTA exhibits a fully decorated Christmas tree at the Ohio State Fair,” says Graham. “We encourage people to stop by and sign letters for the troops.”

Although OCTA members donate the trees, all the decorations — purchased or handmade — are given to Operation Evergreen by individuals, Scouting and 4-H members, civic societies, churches, and nursing homes.

“Making red-and-green paper chain garlands is very popular with school and youth groups,” says Graham.

“It’s those homemade ornaments that really touch the heart.” While commercial carriers such as UPS and FedEx offer Operation Evergreen discounted rates, this year’s shipping costs will tally about $15,000, and OCTA relies on contributions to help with that expense. Says Graham, “We appreciate everybody who makes a donation, whether it’s $5 or the $150 needed to ship each Christmas tree.”

For more information about Operation Evergreen, call Valerie Graham at the Ohio Christmas Tree Association (740-8283331) or Galehouse Tree Farms (330-607-4487). Also visit www. ohiochristmastree.org or www.galehousetreefarms.com.

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These humble veggies spend the summer growing and maturing underground, developing to their hearty and flavorful best, so they can bring comfort to the table when the weather turns cold.

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SLICED BEET AND CARROT SALAD Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 12 minutes | Servings: 4 1 medium yellow carrot 3 golden beets 1 orange, zested and juiced 3 red beets 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium orange carrot Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Keeping separate so colors don’t bleed, peel and thinly slice golden and red beets. Toss golden beets in a bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat process with red beets. Place golden beet slices on one cookie sheet and red beet slices on another. Bake 12 minutes or until beets are tender. Remove from oven and set aside. Peel outer layer of carrots, then thinly slice at a slight angle, keeping carrot colors separate. On a serving tray or plates, alternately arrange red and golden beets, then top with alternating colors of carrot slices. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, ginger, parsley, and olive oil. Whisk thoroughly, then drizzle over vegetables.

Serve cold or at room temperature. Makes 4 main-dish or 8 side-dish servings.

Per serving: 181 calories, 10.7 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated fat), 3.5 grams fiber, 21 grams total carbs, 3 grams protein

CREAMY MASHED ROOT VEGETABLES Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Servings: 8 2 tablespoons butter 1 rutabaga or celeriac (celery root) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 turnips 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 parsnips 1/4 cup fresh chives, roughly chopped 2 Yukon Gold potatoes butter for topping 4 teaspoons finely grated horseradish (optional) Note: Any combination of white root vegetables will work with this recipe.

1/3 cup light sour cream Peel and cut all vegetables into ½-inch cubes. Place in a large pot and cover with 2 to 3 inches of water. Cover and boil until vegetables are mashable but not falling apart, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking liquid (set aside). Add optional horseradish, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper to vegetables and puree with a mixer. If mashed vegetables are too stiff, add some of the reserved cooking liquid until desired consistency is achieved. Top with butter and chives (if desired) and serve as a side dish, just like mashed potatoes.

Per serving: 131 calories, 5.2 grams fat (3 grams saturated fat), 4 grams fiber, 20 grams total carbs, 2.5 grams protein

FENNEL AND PARSNIP ROASTED CHICKEN Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 45 minutes | Servings: 6 2 large parsnips, peeled, sliced into 1 tablespoon olive oil thick sticks 4-pound whole chicken 1 large leek, white and light green parts, salt and pepper sliced thin 2 large fennel bulbs, sliced lengthwise peel of one lemon, cut into wide strips ½-inch thick Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat one tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet (like cast iron) on medium-high. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and cook, breast side down, until golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Use tongs to turn and brown the other side, being careful not to tear the skin.

Remove skillet from heat and transfer chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, toss fennel, parsnips, leek, and lemon peel in oil and juices. Evenly distribute vegetables across the skillet and place chicken, breast side up, on top. Roast in oven until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh registers 165 degrees, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Remove lemon peel before serving.

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ROSEMARY ROOT VEGETABLE BEEF STEW Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 3 hours | Servings: 8 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into large pieces 3 tablespoons rosemary salt and pepper 3 carrots 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 parsnips 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 small turnips 1 medium onion, diced 2 Yukon Gold potatoes 1 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional) 4 cups beef broth Sprinkle salt and pepper over one side of the beef. Heat butter in a stockpot over medium heat and brown beef on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove the beef from pan, add garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Pour in wine, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and rosemary and return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and beginning to fall apart. If liquid level gets low, add more broth or water as needed. Wash (and peel, if desired) carrots, parsnips, turnips, and potatoes. Roughly chop and add to the stew. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If stew is too thin, remove ½ cup of cooking liquid from pot and stir in flour until all lumps have dissolved. Pour flour mixture into the pot and stir. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow stew to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Per serving: 441 calories, 11 grams fat (4.5 grams saturated fat), 9 grams fiber, 42 grams total carbs, 40 grams protein

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THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT

EFFICIENT

holiday lighting

BY PAT KEEGAN

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t’s a shame that holiday lighting can lead to higher energy bills, but the good news is that there are strategies to let you save money without dampening your holiday spirit.

One of the best ways to save energy is by using LED lights, which consume about 80 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. An individual’s potential savings depends on several factors, including your electric rate and how many hours your holiday lights are turned on.

We’ve seen a number of different estimated energy cost savings. One report said that replacing five strings of traditional incandescent outdoor lights with LED bulbs could lower your bill from about $14 to 22 cents. Another report said that replacing incandescent lights on a typical indoor tree with LED bulbs could lower your monthly cost from $15 to $2.

The reason incandescent bulbs are so inefficient is that at least 90 percent of their energy is converted into heat, not light. LEDs, by contrast, convert virtually all their energy to light. That means up to 20 strings of LED lights can be linked together, whereas incandescent sets are typically limited to between three and five strings in a chain. The efficiency of LED lights also makes them safer because they generate so much less heat.

lights for 10 seasons is $122 for incandescent bulbs and $18 for LEDs. Plus, the LED lighting is more likely to last the full 10 seasons, meaning fewer trips to the store.

There are other ways to cut energy expenses. You can use decorative solar light sets, which store energy during the day and release light during the night. Timers are also a good idea because they can reduce energy use, especially if you don’t always remember to turn the lights off before bedtime.

Innovative decorating ideas can make your display more dynamic and interesting, which might help you get by with fewer lights. That could reduce energy costs and still keep your holidays bright. For maximum effect with the smallest amount of energy use, try distributing the lighting across a broader space. In the spaces between lights, add reflective ornaments and decorations to increase the effect of the lights and add interest.

For more information on saving energy on holiday lighting, visit Pat Keegan’s website: www.collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips.

Aside from their energy efficiency, LED lights can last longer — around 200,000 hours or more, which is about 25 times longer than incandescent lights. The bulb is more durable because it is made of an epoxy instead of glass.

The drawback of switching over to LED lights is the upfront cost. Incandescent bulbs can be purchased for 19 to 50 cents each, while a replacement LED will likely cost $1 or more. However, one report we ran across showed the estimated cost of buying and operating standard C-9

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You may be able to simplify your outdoor decorations to save energy and still have a dramatic effect.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

JOIN US AT THE POLLS NOV. 6 Fulfill your civic duty and raise your voice by voting

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ur co-op’s No. 1 priority is providing our consumer-members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. But doing this job requires a lot more than stringing and maintaining power lines throughout our service territory. It requires political engagement. That may seem far removed from our core mission, but it’s absolutely essential to serving you, our consumer-members.

That’s why we’re participating in a national program of America’s electric cooperatives called Co-ops Vote.

Co-ops Vote encourages all co-op members to participate in national, state, and local elections while educating political candidates and elected officials about the important role played by electric cooperatives in their communities.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service organization representing the nation’s 900 electric co-ops, launched Co-ops Vote in 2016 as a nonpartisan get-out-and-vote initiative that helped drive rural voter turnout in the 2016 presidential election.

Through this grassroots program, electric co-ops realized we have a unique advantage: As co-ops, the civic virtue of voting is in our DNA. We show concern for community — one of the Seven Cooperative Principles — through

OFFICE CLOSED: NOV. 22–23

participation in our democracy.

Each of our directors is elected by our membership.

Co-ops have another advantage. Elected officials and decision-makers across the political spectrum trust Matt Berry, CEO us because of the work mberry@midwestrec.com the electric cooperative family has put into political engagement. When we all get involved, we can make things happen politically and in our local communities. Elected officials also know that our members are their constituents.

Midwest Electric has one of the strongest grassroots political action programs among America’s 900 electric cooperatives. Nearly 700 of you belong to Co-op Owners for Political Action. And many more send emails to legislators when we send out a call to action.

Our participation in Co-ops Vote helps to ensure that rural issues remain part of the national discussion — and are supported by our elected officials. But Co-ops Vote isn’t just for co-ops. It’s for co-op members just like you.

You can participate by registering to vote and committing to cast your ballot on Nov. 6. If you’re interested in getting more involved, just give us a call or visit www.vote.coop to learn more about the upcoming elections and to access online tools that can help you make a difference. We look forward to seeing you at the polls on Election Day!

Midwest Electric has an abundance of things to be thankful for, including our members.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA KUHN

Dandelion S CHOOL H OUSE

Where rich history meets farmhouse décor and antique treasures Midwest Electric member Emily Brower opened her one-room schoolhouse shop in Mercer County this May after deciding she wanted a life reset.

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n the early 19th and 20th centuries, most American students attended a one-room schoolhouse where a single teacher typically taught everyone in first through eighth grade. These nostalgic buildings, standing as monuments of a bygone era, are dwindling with each passing year, and NPR reports that fewer than 400 still exist in America today (compared to 190,000 in 1919). But in rural Rockford, the legacy of an original one-room schoolhouse continues to flourish — now enhanced by a bountiful spread of antiques, rustic gifts, and old-timey home comforts that give a nod back to simpler days.

“People always come into my shop and go, ‘Dandelions — I remember blowing on them as a kid and making wishes.’ That’s exactly why I chose the name Dandelion School House,” says owner and Midwest Electric member Emily Brower. “My mother and I used to do the same thing. She’d always say, ‘You never know where the seeds may land and grow.’”

After downsizing from a 5,000-square-foot home in Columbus, Emily Brower and Larry Riley decided they wanted a “little country home,” which they found in

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Rockford. It wasn’t perfect, but after immense renovations and a lot of TLC, the couple made it their own. The schoolhouse, which sits cozily concealed behind their home, was initially purchased by Virgil and Helen Schaffer in the 1940s, who turned it into a grain bin. After Brower and Riley acquired it, Brower knew she had big plans for its future life.

Two years ago, Brower had a major heart attack, endured triple bypass surgery, and wanted to hit the reset button on her life. After working numerous niche jobs, including fashion illustration for Macy’s, she decided she wanted to work for herself. Opening a shop that incorporated all her talents in one seemed the natural option.

Dandelion School House opened its doors on May 9, 2018, and business hasn’t slowed since. Carved children’s names are still visible on the front wall of the school house, which has since been painted red. A manicured path of red brick pavers lead up to the front steps — two, to be precise, with a white guardrail to keep you steady before you pass through into Brower’s realm of imagination and design finesse.

“Repurposed” is the name of her game, as Brower specializes in transforming the old and forgotten into classy, hip, everyday items that will find a permanent place in your home. From stuffed teddy bears made of vintage bedspreads to purses crafted from Victorian “crazy quilts,” there’s truly something for everyone. She even transformed an old barrel washer into a side table with interior storage.

Grandmothers and millennials alike wander through her store, noses filling with the luxurious smell of floral arrangements combined with candle scents ranging from barrel-aged maple to Irish wild cream. One can’t help but notice the fine details put into her treasures, like antique clasps, satin ribbons, and intricate embroidery. Dainty baby blue and pink rose teacup sets beg to be admired, while hand-crafted dolls stare at smileinducing wall art and cotton hand towels with humorous sayings. Old stairway spindles find new life as candlesticks, and various penny mats and runners reveal Brower’s rustic appreciation for 1800s-inspired sewing techniques using coinshaped fabric scraps.

“I never throw anything away,” Brower laughs. “I’m 71 and haven’t quit playing. I never stop. Even when I go to bed at night, my mind never stops. It’s probably a sort of insanity.”

Sassy T-shirts, made from Brower’s daughter’s Columbus-based company, are also available for sale, proclaiming the wearer’s love for everything ranging from coffee to country life.

Regardless of the means a person takes to get there, Brower encourages people to pursue a simpler lifestyle that brings you back in touch with your childhood and sense of imagination.

“I’m 71 and haven’t quit playing. Even when I go to bed at night, my mind never stops.”

— emily brower, owner “A lot of kids don’t know what it’s like to have your mother hold a dandelion under your chin and make your chin yellow like you really like butter,” Brower says. “We used to take the clover and the dandelion and make rings and wear them around our heads. I had an old lace curtain I’d throw on my head, too, and my big old white rubber boots I’d go out in the puddles with, and an old slip. I was the prettiest bride ever …

I’ve never grown up, and I probably won’t.”

Dandelion School House, located at 4554 Mercer Van Wert County Line Road, Rockford, Ohio, is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 567-259-7295.

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See items up close and watch a tour of Dandelion School House on our Facebook page. If you know a Midwest member with an interesting story, cool business, or inspiring tale, contact skuhn@ppec.coop.

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POLE TESTING TRANSFORMER INSPECTIONS Who: when: Where: Why:

Epic Utilities Services (contractor) September – December 2018 Rockford & Elida areas Safety and electric reliability

All 30,000+ of our poles are tested on a 10-year cycle for sturdiness and reliability.

It's one reason why our members enjoy power available 99.97 percent of the time.

PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY IF YOU SEE CONTRACTORS ON THE ROADSIDE. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

Midwest crew assists with power restoration in North Carolina Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas in September, but because electric cooperatives stick together, Midwest Electric, along with other co-ops from the Buckeye State, sent a crew of four linemen to South River EMC in North Carolina.

Our crews arrived to assist with an estimated 300,000 outages there, working tirelessly for four days despite massive flooding and problems getting vehicles stuck.

Seeing the hotel parking lots full of bucket trucks assisting with power restoration was quite the sight!

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$2 Million Rural Economic Development Loans

$50,000

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annual taxes

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99.97%

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CO-OP NEWS

Reaching HIGHER with a new bucket truck Midwest Electric recently purchased a new bucket truck to improve power reliability efforts. This helps linemen more effectively complete service orders and provide more manpower when restoring electricity after an outage.

With a 50-foot reach, the new Ford F750 truck joins Midwest’s fleet of five bucket trucks (ranging in reach from 34 to 55 feet) and three digger trucks, driven by our nine first-class linemen, two apprentice linemen, and a single equipment operator.

“Bucket trucks are an integral tool used by our linemen to build our distribution system, maintain our distribution system, and restore power after an outage,” said Manager of Engineering and Operations Paul Rogers. “We are excited about our extended capabilities to better serve our members with this new truck.”

DID YOU SEE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE? Check us out at Facebook.com/MidwestElectric

We are grateful for all the positive, encouraging messages from our members on social media during the storm aftermath. Thank you for publicly supporting our linemen and mission!

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How much will a space heater cost to run?

Probably more than you think. Midwest Electric has an online space heater calculator to help you understand one common cause of higher electric bills. With our space heater calculator, you can quickly calculate how much operating cost your space heater(s) will add to your electric bill, depending how long you run them.

For example, running two space heaters for 12 hours per day will add $108 to your monthly electric bill! It doesn’t matter what type of space heater it is; they all have the same efficiency and the same operating cost. Be careful before getting heating advice from a “home and garden” store.

Simply go to midwestrec.com > My Home > Energy Calculators and click on the space heater icon.

• Enter the number of space heaters you plan to use.

• Enter the number of hours per day you plan to use them.

• Use the programmed cost of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters are a great way to warm specific rooms in your home without having to crank up the thermostat, but using space heaters doesn’t come without risk! Use the tips below to keep your home safe.

DO: Keep your space heater at a safe distance (at least 3 feet) from kids, pets, and flammable items.

DO: Keep your space heater in low-moisture rooms.

DO: Plug your space heater directly into the wall outlet.

DO: Buy a unit with an automatic shutoff in case the unit tips over or you forget to shut it off.

DO: Always follow the directions and take a broken space heater to a qualified appliance service center.

AUTO SHUT OFF

DON’T: Leave your space heater unattended.

Always unplug it before you leave the house or go to bed.

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DON’T: Place your space heater near curtains, clothing, furniture, or bedding.

DON’T: Use an extension cord to plug in your space heater. It can cause the heater to overheat and can be a tripping hazard.

• Instant estimated costs are shown. Change the number of heaters or hours to see how it affects the total cost.

DON’T: Try to repair a broken space heater yourself.

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DON’T: Put your space heater in your bathroom. The moisture can damage the unit, which could cause it to malfunction.

Try out our lighting, appliance, and home energy calculators to find other ways to save on your electric bill!

Energy Efficiency Tips of the Month Hosting a holiday get-together? When your guests arrive, be sure to turn down the thermostat — the combination of the stove, the hot food, and the warm bodies should keep the house plenty comfortable.

Once they’re gone and you find yourself eating leftovers, use the microwave to reheat food. Microwaves use as much as 80 percent less energy than a standard oven.

Dave Waltmire BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

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Want more help? Call us at 1-800-962-3830 and our energy advisor can analyze your energy use and help you determine how you can save. We also offer home energy calculators, audits, and various rebates. Just visit www.midwestrec.com > My Home > Energy Audits and Tips. We actually help you use less of our product!

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Rural Economic Development Loans

$50,000 Annual Community Donations

2 Million $

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POWER AVAILABILITY

Paid

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2–3 Million $

99.97%

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MEMBER REBATES

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ENERGY AUDITS

Patronage returned to our members HOURLY, DAILY & MONTHLY ELECTRIC USE DATA

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A Full House of Energy Savings ATTIC

In many homes, attic insulation is one of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective ways to reduce your energy use. Contact us to find out how much insulation is right for your home.

In colder regions, a properly insulated attic also reduces the chance of ice dams.

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Plug all electronic gadgets such as phone and laptop chargers, printers, gaming consoles, and BluRay players into a power strip with an on/off switch. When not in use, turn the power strip off to eliminate all those energy vampires.

BEDROOM

Ceiling fans can help save energy all year long! In the summer, fans should rotate counterclockwise to push air down, creating a cooling flow. In the winter, fans should rotate clockwise to help draw cool air up toward the ceiling and push the warm air that naturally rises down to you and your family.

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LIVING ROOM

Smart thermostats learn how you and your family live and automatically adjust the temperature settings based on your lifestyle to keep you comfortable while saving you money.

Take a short shower instead of a bath. Short showers use much less water, and you’ll also save energy by not heating all that extra water!

Make sure your burner isn’t bigger than the pan and use flat-bottomed pans to maximize surface contact with the burner.

Don’t preheat the oven until you’re ready to use it. Minimize the number of times you open and close the refrigerator or oven door.

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SURVEY RESULTS

HIGH THANK YOU FOR THE

Your Satisfaction Means a LOT No, we’re not perfect. Yes, the lights go out now and then. But our main goal is serving you, our members. Your satisfaction means a lot to every employee.

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Midwest Electric, Inc.

One method of measuring our progress is through a detailed member survey, the American Customer Satisfaction Index, or ACSI, conducted by our national trade association, which measures several areas of the cooperative’s operations to judge how we meet your expectations.

We are pleased to report that you, our members, gave us a very high score of 89 (out of 100). This makes us #1 in Ohio for customer satisfaction among co-ops, investor-owned utilities, and municipals — an honor we’re very proud of.

Thank you to all those who participated. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and will continue prioritizing our relationships with our local community and members.

Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American

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Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877- 8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA, and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) e-mail: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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Honor trips earn 2 co-ops national awards Two Ohio cooperatives have earned the National Cooperative Purpose Award for their support of “honor trips” for local veterans.

The award, given by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, honors meaningful contribution to the community that exemplifies the purpose of co-ops. It was presented at the NRECA regional meetings in Columbus.

Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, based in Millersburg, raised more than $67,000 through employee payroll deductions and other workplace activities to send 48 veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.C. Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative in Paulding raised more than $170,000 through electric bill contributions, raffles, and other events. Those funds allowed 475 veterans to make the trip.

At Holmes-Wayne Electric Co-op, the trips “created a culture of service” among its 38 employees, according to HWEC’s Robyn Tate.

“The trips brought healing to many veterans carrying decades of deep emotional wounds and were a fresh reminder that as a cooperative, we provide more than electricity,” says Tate. “We have the privilege, the honor, and, I feel, the obligation to make a difference by reaching out and caring for individuals in our community.”

Hancock-Wood program helps partners upgrade lighting Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, based in North Baltimore, has provided rebates through its Commercial and Industrial Lighting Program to two of its members to help offset the cost of upgrading their lighting systems. Elmwood Local Schools upgraded its facilities to LED lighting as a more energy-efficient option for the district and received a $30,000 rebate. Keystone Foods, a global food company, upgraded its old inefficient incandescent lighting to LED and received a $15,000 rebate through Hancock-Wood’s program.

Several electric cooperatives around the state offer such rebates.

Both business and individual members can ask at their local co-op to see if rebates are currently available for lighting upgrades.

Logan County chamber honors Petty, co-op The Logan County Chamber of Commerce named General Manager Rick Petty and his 20 employees at Logan County Electric Cooperative the county’s entrepreneur and business of the month for September.

Eighty-two years after it first brought power to the area, Logan County Electric Cooperative currently serves 4,620 consumermembers and maintains 679 miles of lines.

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2018 Holiday Make your list and check it twice. Then check out our annual selection of Ohio items that are ideal for Christmas gifting.

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Amish Country Soap Co., Berlin

Baum Pottery, Lebanon

Using family recipes dating back 250 years, Shane and Tracy Cultice make handcrafted artisan soaps with all-natural ingredients and certified essential oils that yield wonderful scents as well as therapeutic benefits. Dirty Boy, a pumice bar soap infused with coffee grounds, is ideal for farmers, gardeners, mechanics, and other folks who get their hands extra dirty. The company’s deliciously scented holiday soaps include Pumpkin Crunch, Warm Roasted Chestnuts, and Peppermint Bark. 866-687-1724; www.amishcountrysoapco.com

At their home’s pottery studio and gallery, Mike and Karen Hughes have a neat working relationship: He throws all of his functional pottery pieces on a wheel; she helps with everything else. Hughes is a rare potter who makes dinner and salad plates, and his work reflects techniques he learned during an apprenticeship in England. Baum Pottery’s bestselling Cracker Tray is a beautiful and versatile dish that can be used for serving and baking or as a planter and centerpiece. claytree@hughes.net; www.baumpottery.com

Castle Noel Ornaments, Medina

Handwoven Wonders, Wilmington

Ohio artist Mark Klaus loves Christmas so much that he created Castle Noel, a year-round attraction in downtown Medina that features enchanting store-window displays and his outstanding collection of costumes and props from beloved Christmas movies. Klaus also designs and sculpts exquisitely detailed Christmas ornaments. Available in a tasteful bisquewhite, the ornaments depict fanciful fairies and jolly “Santa Klaus” figures. They’re sold online and in Castle Noel’s gift shop. 330-721-6635; www.castlenoel.com

Inspired by nature, Carol Tedrick uses a variety of different looms to produce meticulously finished wares with original hand-dyed patterns and fabric combinations that range from rugs and towels to placemats and Navajo wedge weave bracelets. While Tedrick’s log cabin pattern rugs and custom bed scarves are her best-sellers, she also makes wine bottle gift bags in a red-and-green plaid that’s unabashedly merry and bright. 937-725-1445; www.etsy.com/shop/HandwovenWonders

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Homestead Furniture, Mt. Hope

JustPerfect Vinegar Company, New Albany and Kent

Owned by Ernest and Barbara Hershberger, Homestead Furniture is an Ohio Amish country destination known for making fine, custom-designed furniture, but it also crafts laser-cut puzzles at its spacious showroom store on State Route 241. The distinctive oak puzzles depict the lower 48 states, as well as the individual states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and they’re handsome enough to double as conversation pieces or home décor. 866-6744902; www.homesteadfurnitureonline.com

What makes J.P. Rousseau’s apple cider vinegar and Chambourcin vinegar so special?

He procures less-than-perfect ciders and wines from orchards and wineries throughout Ohio, then turns them into superior vinegars with flavors that are, well, just perfect.

Based in New Albany, his family-owned business makes its products at a facility in Kent, and it’s one of the few vinegar companies using the submerged generator process. www.etsy.com/shop/JustPerfectVinegar; www.facebook.com/JustPerfectVinegar

Margaret L. Bickenheuser, Maker and Purveyor of Fine Baskets, Springfield

Quarry Hill Orchards, Berlin Heights

Master basket-maker and history buff Margaret Bickenheuser specializes in historical designs inspired by baskets once used in everyday life. She welcomes custom orders and has crafted miniature baskets as small as a finger and oversized enough to hold an entire person. Bickenheuser is also adept at seat-weaving and makes German-style shaved wood Christmas ornaments and decorations. 937-964-8511; www.facebook.com/MLBasketShop

What could be prettier than a box brimming with ripe, red apples? What could be tastier — or healthier for your friends and family — than the Crimson Crisp, Honeycrisp, Melrose, or any of the other apple varieties homegrown by the Gammie family near the shores of Lake Erie? www.quarryhillorchards.com

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2018 Holiday Shore Society, Lakewood

Steubenville Popcorn Company, Steubenville

Rachael Koenig combines her graphic design skills with her love of Lake Erie for Shore Society, a business with stylish products that celebrate Ohio’s picturesque lakefront and the pleasures of its boating-swimming-fishing lifestyle. Shore Society’s “Lake Erie” script sweatshirts and tees are printed in Cleveland, and its ever-popular “Cooler by the Lake” speckle-patterned ceramic mugs make great stocking stuffers. rachael@shoresociety.com; www.shoresociety.com

Made from a recipe developed by the enterprising Nelson family, Steubenville popcorn contains a secret ingredient and is so tasty that customers say it’s the best popcorn they’ve ever had. The company’s imaginatively named and flavored offerings include Christmasy Nutcracker Sweet and Elfnog, patriotic Uncle Sam’s Cinnamon and The Pursuit of Happiness caramel, and a Cardinal Crunch and Beautiful Ohio Blend that are sure to please every true Buckeye. 740-275-4714; www.steubenvillepopcorn.com

Stitching Sabbatical, Amelia

Sub Rosa Tea, Sandusky

At Stitching Sabbatical, embroidery artist Michelle Staub creates custom animal portraits framed in embroidery hoops and accented by charming flowers and greenery.

Staub works only on commission and amazes pet owners with her attention to detail and ability to create realistic portraits out of reference photos and thread. hello@ stitchingsabbatical.com; www.stitchingsabbatical.com

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Sub Rosa owner Joy Skarupa specializes in organic, loose-leaf tea that includes green tea grown in Japan, red tea from South Africa, and black tea from Sri Lanka. Green Walnut and Schizandra Berry are her best-selling tea blends, and Skarupa also offers devices for steeping in hot or cold water. 866-398-9584; www.subrosatea.com

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Swittens, Oxford Butler Rural Electric Cooperative member Pat Gifford elevates the sewing circle to a whole new level at Swittens, the home-based business and workshop where family and friends help her transform gently worn clothing and thrift shop finds into upcycled mittens and other woolly creations. Along with warm and cuddly ski hats, scarves, and ear warmers, Swittens’ unique products include a popular “Fringe Scarf” fashioned from cashmere mufflers; pillows, purses, and totes constructed from vintage blankets; and cuffed Christmas stockings made from plaid Pendleton skirts. 513-255-5416; www.swittens.com

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Tuft Woolens, Portsmouth Lanolin from sheep’s wool is the key ingredient in the skin-conditioning bath bars and soaps produced in their home studio by the husband-and-wife team of Martha Tremblay and Jeff Cohen. The couple’s signature Sock Wash makes garments feel super soft, and it can be used to hand-launder all types of woolens. info@tuftwoolens.com; www. tuftwoolens.com

Twisted River Coffee Roaster, Dayton

Winans Chocolates and Coffees

Using a 100-year-old coffee roaster, Dan Clayton roasts small batches of the best beans he can find. The result is smooth coffee without bitterness, and customers have told him they like the taste so much that it doesn’t need cream. While Twisted River’s signature Trinity Blend contains three light-roast coffees from three different regions, it also produces a rich and flavorful holiday blend. twistedrivercoffee@gmail.com; www.twistedrivercoffeeroaster.com

A fourth-generation company operated by Laurie and Joe Reiser, Winans operates several retail stores near Dayton, but produces all its chocolates and coffees at its combination flagship store-candy factory-roastery in Piqua. While customer favorites include Winans House Blend coffee and peanut butter-filled chocolate Buckeyes, you can’t go wrong with the Celebrate Ohio gift basket. The state-shaped basket sports a festive red bow and is filled with Buckeyes, wetzels (chocolate-covered pretzels), and other delightful chocolates.

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Gather ’round THE TABLE

Thanksgiving is a venerable tradition at the Golden Lamb

BY DAMAINE VONADA

Pumpkin pie may rule on Thanksgiving, but at Lebanon’s Golden Lamb, Sister Lizzie’s Shaker sugar pie gives it serious competition. The cream-style pie, a perpetual customer favorite, is based on a recipe that was accidentally discovered after Robert and Virginia Jones purchased the Golden Lamb in 1926.

“The Joneses found the handwritten recipe inside a Shaker cabinet they got at a yard sale and gave it to their chef,” says General Manager Bill Kilimnik. “They liked it, and patrons liked it so much that Shaker sugar pie has lived on at the Golden Lamb ever since.”

Considering the Golden Lamb’s history dates to 1803, though, the recipe seems like a modern addition. The Golden Lamb is Ohio’s oldest continually operated business and also holds at least the unofficial state record for consecutive years serving Thanksgiving dinners. The staff has dished up Thanksgiving spreads every year since at least 1870, when Congress officially made Thanksgiving Day a federal holiday. “President Lincoln declared a national day of Thanksgiving in the 1860s,” notes Kilimnik. “The Golden Lamb obviously was open and serving dinners on that day too.”

For many people, going to the Golden Lamb for Thanksgiving has evolved into a tradition. “About 50 percent of our Thanksgiving dinner guests have eaten here for multiple years,” says Kilimnik. “We have fourth and fifth generations of families coming throughout the holiday season.” This year, he expects between 1,450 and 1,650 guests on Thanksgiving Day, plus many more who prefer to observe the holiday on the preceding Wednesday or the following Friday and Saturday. “Altogether, we’ll 30

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prepare more than 2,000 pounds of turkey and at least 30 gallons of turkey gravy,” Kilimnik says.

The Golden Lamb’s multicourse Thanksgiving dinners always begin with the signature relish platter, which is served family style and features house-made specialties such as pimento cheese and pickled watermelon rind.

Subsequent courses are a la carte, and diners choose from three different entrees — oven-roasted turkey with all the trimmings, carved beef tenderloin accompanied by seasonal vegetables and cabernet jus, and a vegetarian dish such as mushroom ravioli that gives a modern twist to the Golden Lamb’s traditional fare.

The folks at the Golden Lamb pride themselves on procuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and the kitchen makes virtually everything from scratch. Stock for their turkey gravy starts with bones and is cooked for two days, while cranberry sauce is made from a tried-and-true recipe that includes whole berries, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel. “Our cranberry sauce tastes so good,” says Kilimnik, “it’ll make your socks go up and down.”

Lebanon was a newly platted town when Jonas Seaman started the Golden Lamb as a “house of public entertainment” in 1803. A Shaker community soon sprouted nearby, and thanks to Lebanon’s location on a stagecoach route between Columbus and Cincinnati, the Golden Lamb thrived as a travelers’ hotel and restaurant.

After a fire in the 1930s, the Joneses needed to refurnish the Golden Lamb’s guest rooms on a shoestring budget, so they began buying old, unwanted items that had been made and used at the Shakers’ failed settlement.

Today, the Golden Lamb anchors downtown Lebanon and is a historical gem that offers guests an incomparable experience: fine dining and unique lodging against the backdrop of a priceless collection of those Shaker antiques and artifacts. During its 200-plus years, the Golden Lamb has hosted a bevy of U.S. presidents and notables — including John Quincy Adams, Charles Dickens, and Ronald Reagan — as well as untold numbers of everyday travelers, businessmen, tourists, and Sunday drivers hungering for their famous chicken dinners. Robert and Virginia Jones’ family still owns the Golden Lamb, and their remarkable furnishings range from an original stagecoach bench to the simple wooden cabinet that once held the recipe for the Shaker sugar pie that is now a musthave at the Golden Lamb’s Thanksgiving feasts.

The Golden Lamb, 27 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036.

For information about lodging, dining, and Thanksgiving reservations, call 513-932-5065 or visit www.goldenlamb.com.

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WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE

CRIME DOGS

Ohio Division of Wildlife forms a K-9 program to help in the field STORY AND PHOTOS BY W.H. “CHIP” GROSS

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s hunting seasons open this fall, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Wildlife will have five more wildlife officers patrolling the state’s woods, fields, and marshes. Unlike the other 100 or so state wildlife officers, the new recruits will have cold, wet noses and wagging tails; they’re K-9s.

For the first time in its nearly 70-year history, the Ohio DNR has joined more than 20 other state conservation agencies in employing K-9 officers. During the past year, five dogs and their handlers have been trained and assigned — one per wildlife district.

Selected for the specialized duty were veteran state wildlife officers Jeremy Carter, Josh Elster, Chris Gilkey, Jason Keller, and Matt Leibengood. Their furry partners are Finn, Mila, Mattis, Scout, and May, respectively — three German shepherds and two Labrador retrievers.

All five dogs are less than 2 years old and were purchased with donations from the Division of Wildlife’s many conservation partners and sponsors.

“The dogs were trained to detect six different scents — gunpowder, waterfowl, turkey, deer, and fish, as well as ginseng,” says Gilkey. Ginseng is a highly regulated plant that grows wild in the eastern U.S., including Ohio, and its roots are frequently dug illegally, out of season, by poachers.

“The temptation is the root’s high market value — anywhere from $300 to $900 per dried pound,” Gilkey says. “These dogs will be a great tool in helping us win the fight against ginseng poaching in Ohio, as well as against fish and game poachers in general.”

For instance, in an illegal road-shooting case during this year’s spring turkey-hunting season, Mattis helped locate two shotgun shell wads and the wounded turkey.

“He located the first wad, which had been in the pouring rain, within five minutes, and he found the second wad 15 minutes later,” Gilkey says. “Mattis also had one apprehension where his mere barking made the suspected poacher give up and comply with my commands.” Mattis was born and raised in Germany, so Gilkey has to speak to the dog in German to give it commands.

The new K-9s will assist other law enforcement agencies as well. For instance, just a month after graduation, Carter and Finn were called to the location of an alleged assault, and Finn located crucial evidence within only a few minutes of arrival.

ODNR cruisers are specially equipped to transport K-9 officers.

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The Division of Wildlife also looks to capitalize on the public relations value of the dogs. “Most everyone loves dogs,” says Gilkey, “so we plan to use the K-9 officers as a way to make contact with those people who may not necessarily hunt or fish, including school kids. The dogs will give us many opportunities to tell our story of what we do as a state agency in managing Ohio’s wildlife.”

K-9 officer Mattis in various stages of training: top, with ODNR officers Chris Gilkey and Jeremy Carter (in the “bite suit”); top inset, with Gilkey tracking in the snow; and demonstrating his training by lying down when he detects potential evidence.

According to Gilkey, wildlife law enforcement is statistically the most dangerous law enforcement job in the world, mainly because most wildlife officers work alone much of the time, with any potential backup many minutes and miles away. “But now with Mattis, I have backup with me full time,” he says.

“If I’m away from my vehicle and have left my dog inside, and I become involved in a life-threatening situation — an altercation with a poacher, for instance — I can push the deploy button on a pager on my belt and the doors to my vehicle swing open. The dog is then trained to immediately track me by scent and come to my aid, protecting me from an assailant, if necessary. That’s a very comforting feeling.”

W.H. “Chip” Gross (whchipgross@gmail.com) is Ohio Cooperative Living’s outdoors editor.

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NOV. 7–10 – “Angels in the Attic” Crafts Show, Ross Historical Ctr., 201 N. Main Ave., Sidney, Wed.–Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. Thousands of handmade items from 30 local artists and crafters. Free refreshments and lots of door prizes. 937-498-0616.

NOV. 24 – Blaze of Lights, 154 N. Main, Bluffton, 3–9 p.m. Free.

Kick off the holiday season with a parade, beautiful lights, and, of course, Santa! Parade starts at 5 p.m.; lights are switched on at 7 p.m.

419-369-2985 or www.explorebluffton.com/event.

NOV. 9–10 – Buckeye Farm Antiques Annual Swap Meet, Shelby Co. Fgds., 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, Fri. 8 a.m. till dark, Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tractor parts and related items, crafts, and antiques. 419302-6017, 937-726-2485, or www.buckeyefarmantiques.com.

NOV. 24 – Shop Small Saturday, downtown Sidney, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Support local downtown businesses. Giveaways while supplies last.

See website for more details. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

NOV. 24–25 – “Crafts for Christmas” Craft Show, Lucas Co. Recreation Ctr., 2901 Key St., Maumee, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Fine handmade juried crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations. Also collecting donations for Toys for Tots. 419-842-1925 or www.toledocraftsmansguild.org.

NOV. 2 – First Friday, downtown Sidney. Participating shops and restaurants stay open later, with many offering a discount.

937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

NOV. 9–11, 16–17 – John Paulding Historical Society’s Festival of Trees, 600 Fairground Dr., Paulding. Free. Over 50 beautifully decorated trees and three buildings full of decorations to get you in the Christmas mood. This year’s theme is “Gingerbread House Christmas.” Call for times. 419-399-8218.

NOV. 2–4 – Holiday Open House, Wapakoneta. Free carriage rides Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. Boutiques, chocolate and coffee shops, interior designers, floral shops, and other stores help with decorating and gift giving ideas. 419-738-2298 or casachic@bright.net.

NOV. 10 – Lima Symphony Orchestra: “American Elegance,” 133 N. Elizabeth St., Lima, 7:30 p.m. $10–$30. Featuring iconic pieces

by Bernstein, Copland, and Gershwin that brilliantly capture the American spirit. 419-222-5701 or www.limasymphony.com.

DEC. 1 – Christkindlmarkt: A Christmas Fair with German Flair, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 203 E Mansfield St, New Washington, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission. Handmade crafts and ornaments, teacher gifts, Christmas cookies and sweet treats, hot lunch and drinks, entertainment. 419-492-2182 or www.facebook.com/stjnw.

NOV. 3–4 – Homespun Holiday Art and Craft Show, Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Jump-start your holiday shopping with handmade crafts and gifts. Also collecting household/food items to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.

419-842-1925 or www.toledocraftsmansguild.org.

NOV. 16 – Winter Wonderland Parade, 109 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney.

Court square decorations and lights, Reason for the Season at 6:30 p.m., parade with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at 7:30 p.m. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

DEC. 1 – Christmas of Yesteryear, downtown Sidney, afternoon and evening. The historic downtown is all lit up for your enjoyment, with horse and carriage rides, shopping, and dining. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

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NOV. 10 – North East Train Society Model Train Show, Highland Heights Community Ctr., 5827 Highland Rd., Highland Hts., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, under 12 free. All-gauge show, with new and old trains to buy, sell, or trade. See operating layout in O gauge, HO scale, and N scale. 440-357-8890 (Jim Wendorf), wendorf@ cvelimited.com, or www.northeasttrainsociety.com.

NOV. 23–DEC. 30 – North Pole Express, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Fri. and Sat. 5:30–9:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Adults $3, children

NOV. 10 – Olde Stark Antique Faire, Stark Co. Fgds., Exhibition Bldg., 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Antiques and collectibles. Free appraisals. 330-794-9100 or find us on Facebook.

NOV. 11 – Fort Laurens Veterans Day Ceremony, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot includes honor and color guard, keynote speaker, and lunch provided by Friends of Fort Laurens. 330-874-2059 or www.fortlaurens.org.

NOV. 1–4 – Corn Maze, Beriswill Farms, 2200 Station Rd., Valley City, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Test your sense of direction in this 5-acre maze.

330-350-2486 or http://beriswillfarms.com.

NOV. 2–4, 9–11 – Historic Zoar Hotel Tours, 198 Main St., Zoar, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. Guided tour includes all three floors and a long history of the building. Reservations required. 800-262-6195 or www.historiczoarvillage.com.

NOV. 3 – Buckeye Book Fair, Fisher Auditorium, Shisler Conference Ctr., 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $2. Nearly 100 Ohio writers, illustrators, and photographers will showcase their newest books and sign copies for readers. 330-2622103, buckeyebookfair@gmail.com, or www.buckeyebookfair.com.

NOV. 3 – “Building a Model Railroad,” Lakeland Community College, AFC Gym, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Free. Learn the basics of layout framing, laying track, wiring of layout, transformer wiring, and scenery. 440-256-8141 (Bob), promoday@mcr5.org, or www.mcr5.org.

NOV. 10 – “Christmas by the River” Craft Show, Black River Education Ctr., 257 Co. Rd. 40, Sullivan, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sponsored by the Black River Academic Boosters. Contact Joanne Maslanka at 419-736-3304 or jmaslanka@blrv.org.

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NOV. 16 – Window Wonderland, downtown Wooster, 7–9:30 p.m. Free. Decorated windows, Santa descending from a rooftop, hot chocolate, lights, music, and more! 330-262-6222 or www. mainstreetwooster.org.

NOV. 16–17 – Season’s Splendor Arts and Crafts Show, Fisher Auditorium, Shisler Conference Ctr., 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Lunch available. 140 booths showcasing handcrafted merchandise, including floral designs, Santas and seasonal décor, jewelry, wooden and fabric items, glass block and wine bottle lights, candies, stained glass, handwoven baskets and rugs, candles, and soaps. 330-682-2926.

NOV. 17 – Fort Laurens Winter Encampment, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5. Parade and encampment demonstrations celebrate the 240th anniversary of the march from Fort Pitt to Fort Laurens. 330-874-2059 or www.fortlaurens.org.

NOV. 17 – Thanksgiving Dinner with Abraham Lincoln, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 3:30–6 p.m. $20–$45.

330-666-3711 ext. 1720, halereservations@wrhs.org, or www.wrhs.org/events.

NOV. 17–18 – Rocky River Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Memorial Hall (next to the Rec. Ctr.), 21016 Hilliard Blvd.,

NOV. 19–DEC. 31 – Christmas Fantasy Light Show, Krodel Park, Point Pleasant, 6–9 p.m. 304-675-3844.

NOV. 23–DEC. 28 – Celebration of Lights, Morris Park, Fairmont, Fri.–Sun., 6–10 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per car.

See over 420 holiday light displays in this drive-through tour.

304-366-4550 or www.celebrationoflightswv.com.

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Rocky River, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. Full concession stand on site. www. avantgardeshows.com/events.

NOV. 20–JAN. 7 – Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville. Free. Over 150 unique, life-size nutcrackers in an outdoor display with lights and music. Market booths open on weekends. 740-283-1787 or www. steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com.

NOV. 24 – The Handmade Market, Painesville Railroad Museum (NYC Painesville Depot), 475 Railroad St., Painesville, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission. Quality handmade arts and crafts.

Hamburgers and hot dogs available for a small donation. Also a bake sale and Chinese auction. 440-655-4455, PRRMevent@att.net, or www.painesvillerailroadmuseum.org.

NOV. 30 – Holiday Market on the Farm, Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 3–7 p.m. A one-of-a-kind all-Ohio shopping experience. Features products handcrafted at Hale along with other Ohio and holiday brands. Also Ohio-themed wine and beer tastings. www.wrhs.org/events.

DEC. 1 – Christmas Down on the Farm, Tis the Season and Schrock’s Heritage Village, 4363 St. Rte. 39, Berlin, noon–5 p.m.

Bring the family out for a sleigh ride and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays. 330-893-3604 or www.schrocksvillage.com.

DEC. 1–2 – Dalton Holidays Festival, Dalton High School, Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. Parade Sat. at 2 p.m., craft show, pageant, contests, Mrs. Claus Pantry, food, and more! 330-933-7083 or www.daltonfestival.org.

DEC. 1–2 – The Nutcracker, produced by Holmes Center for the Arts, West Holmes High School, 10909 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg, 2 p.m. 330-473-2879 or www.holmescenterforthearts.org.

DEC. 1–2 – Christmas in Zoar, 198 Main St., Zoar. $8, under 13 free. Musical entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, juried craft show, and tours of decorated museum buildings. Church service and tree lighting ceremony Saturday only. 800-262-6195 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

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NOV. 3 – Oakthorpe Church Craft Fair, 6075 Oakthorpe Rd., Thornville, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Hand-quilted items, handmade cards, candies, wood crafts, wreaths, Christmas and fall decor, Jamberry, candy, jellies and salsas, plants, and much more. Baked goods and lunch served all day! 740-475-7708.

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NOV. 8 – First Drafts Book Club, Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St. #101, Pickerington, 7–8 p.m. Featured book is This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. Age 21 and over.

614-837-4104 ext. 233 or www.pickeringtonlibrary.org/event.

NOV. 10 – Veterans March and Ceremony, Canal Winchester, 10 a.m. March begins at Frances Steube Community Ctr., 22 S. Trine St., and ends at Stradley Place, 36 S. High St., for the ceremony. Free pancake breakfast for veterans and their families at the Community Ctr., 8–10 a.m. 614-834-9915 or www. canalwinchesterohio.gov.

NOV. 1–4 – Friends of the Pickerington Public Library Book Sale, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington. A variety of books in many genres, DVDs, CDs, vinyl albums, and games. 614-837-4104 ext. 221 or www.pickeringtonlibrary.org.

NOV. 2 – Diamond Rio, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 8 p.m. $30–$48. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.

NOV. 3 – “Dinner with the Presidents,” Harding High School, 1500 Harding Hwy. E., Marion, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $26 single, $47 couple. Presented by Marion County Historical Society. Step back in time to meet and dine with different presidents from U.S. history. 740-387-4255 or www.marionhistory.com.

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NOV. 11 – Model Train Show and Swap, Mount Sterling Community Ctr., 164 E. Main St., Mount Sterling, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free admission; donations accepted. All scales welcome. Live working layouts and swap meet vendors welcome. 614-332-2944 or www.mountsterlingcc.org.

NOV. 15–DEC. 29 – “Experience the Magic,” Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. Broadway, Granville, Wed.–Sat., 1–4 p.m. Free.

Seven Christmas trees dressed and ready to dazzle you for the holiday season. 740-587-0430 or www.robbinshunter.org.

NOV. 17 – Wildlife at the Library!, Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, 1–2 p.m. Free. Meet three animal ambassadors from the Ohio Wildlife Center for an

educational experience that the whole family will love. 614-8374104 ext. 233 or www.pickeringtonlibrary.org/event.

NOV. 18 – Fall Harvest Festival of Bands, Makoy Ctr., 5462 Center St., Hilliard. $10–$20. Sponsored by the Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society. 614-558-2212, www.cohjs.org, or www.facebook. com/COHJS. NOV. 18 – Holiday Artfest, Welcome Center, 205 N. 5th St., Zanesville, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thirty local artisans and craftspeople will offer unique handmade gifts. Talented local musicians provide entertainment. Timmy’s Meltdown Gourmet Grilled Cheese Truck will be on site to curb your appetite! www.artcoz.org.

NOV. 18 – Zanesville Handbell Festival, Grace United Methodist Church, 516 Shinnick St., Zanesville, 7 p.m. Local handbell choirs perform individually and together to usher in the holiday season for the community. Freewill offering collected to cover expenses. www.facebook.com/thursday-musicclub-190108687674933 or www.thursdaymusic.org.

NOV. 30–DEC. 2 – Christmas at the Palace: The Gift of Family, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./ Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $12–$22. This annual holiday show features local talent in song and dance, instrumental solos and group numbers, heartfelt vignettes, silly sketches, and more. 740383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.

DEC. 1 – High School Holiday Choir Festival, Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick St., Zanesville, 7:30 p.m. Six local high school choirs perform individually and together as a group. kim.tatman@mvesc.org or www.secrestonline.com.

NOV. 11 – Veterans Day Parade, Cambridge, 10 a.m. Includes a performance by the Cambridge City Band. 740-439-9180.

NOV. 3 – Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 7 p.m. $5. www. majesticchillicothe.net.

NOV. 16–17 – Salt Fork Gospel Jubilee, Salt Fork Lodge and NOV. 3 – Miller’s Automotive Swap Meet and Cruise-In, Ross Conference Ctr., Lore City. Free. Call 740-432-3787 or 740-439-2751 Co. Fgds., 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $7; free for for room rates. women and for children 14 and under. Indoor/outdoor vendors, call NOV. 16–18 – Jingle Bell Weekend, 126 W. Second St., Waverly.

Nate Miller at 740-701-3447 or Brian Miller at 740-701-2511.

Luminary parade, quilt show, holiday craft show, beef and noodle NOV. 4 – Gingerbread House Class, Guernsey County Senior dinners, 5K run, and much more. www.piketravel.com/JingleBell.

Citizens Ctr., Cambridge, 1–3 p.m. $15 per adult and includes up to NOV. 17 – Gingerbread House Workshop, The Castle, 418 Fourth two children ages 6 and up. 740-439-6681.

St., Marietta, 10 a.m.–noon. $20 per kit, $5 helper fee. Reservations NOV. 6–16 – Wonderland of Trees, Southeastern Ohio Regional required by Nov. 13. 740-373-4180 or http://mariettacastle.org.

Medical Ctr. (SEORMC), Cambridge. Visit SEORMC to vote NOV. 24 – Holiday Parade, Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, begins at 5 on your favorite holiday tree/decoration Nov. 6–15. Then enjoy p.m. 740-439-2238 or www.downtowncambridge.com. entertainment, silent and live auctions, a cash bar, and more at NOV. 1–JAN. 1, 2019 – Dickens Victorian Village, downtown NOV. 26 – Christmas Open House, John and Annie Glenn the gala on Nov. 16 at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Cambridge. Stroll the streets to view scenes depicting life in 1850s Historic Site, New Concord, 5:30–8 p.m. 740-826-3305 or www.

Highway. 740-439-8151 or www.seormc.org.

England, featuring life-sized, handmade mannequins wearing real johnglennhome.org. vintage clothing. 800-933-5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com. NOV. 7–DEC. 7 – Gingerbread House Contest and Display, DEC. 1 – Little Dickens Day/Cookies with Santa, Deerassic Park Guernsey County Senior Citizens Ctr., Cambridge, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 NOV. 1–JAN. 1, 2019 – Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Education Ctr., Cambridge, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Make a $5 donation to a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 740-439-6681.

Light Show, Cambridge, 5:30–9 p.m. nightly. Four different light Secret Santa or bring a toy in exchange for a dozen sugar cookies NOV. 9 – First Capital Bourbon Dinner, Christopher Conference and music shows performed each evening. 800-933-5480 or www. that you can decorate on site! 740-435-3335 or www.deerassic.com.

Ctr., 20 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe. $75. Join the Scioto Society, dickensvictorianvillage.com. producers of Tecumseh!, for an evening of bourbon history, lore, and, DEC. 2 – National Road and Zane Grey Museum Holiday Open NOV. 3 – “Welcome to the Holidays” Craft Show, Sardis House, 8850 East Pike, Norwich, 1–4 p.m. 740-872-3143 or www. of course, sampling! www.tecumsehdrama.com.

Community Center, 37184 Mound St., Sardis, 10 a.m–3 p.m. Over ohiohistory.org.

60 tables of crafts. Homemade food available on site. 740-213-5843 NOV. 10 – “Christmas in the Valley” Holiday Bazaar, Paint Valley High School, 7454 U.S. 50 W., Bainbridge, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free DEC. 1–2 – Holidays at Adena, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 or www.facebook.com/sardisohcc.

Adena Rd., Chillicothe. www.adenamansion.com. admission. Homemade chicken and noodles, chili, desserts of the season, pictures with Santa, and a raffle. Find us on Facebook.

Free admission. Enjoy dinner and an evening of lively bluegrass music. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309 or www. vinokletwines.com.

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carriages, wagons, riders, or buggies. 937-548-4998 or www. downtowngreenville.org.

NOV. 17 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Bluegrass Opry Barn, 9461 St. Rte. 66, Oakwood, 7 p.m. $10. 419-594-2816 or find Bluegrass Opry Barn on Facebook.

NOV. 9–10 – Springfield Swap Meet and Car Show, Clark Co. Fgds., Springfield, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $8. 937-376-0111, info@ ohioswapmeet.com, or www.ohioswapmeet.com.

NOV. 9–10 – Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, Roberts Convention Centre, 123 Gano St., Wilmington, noon–11 p.m., doors open at 10 a.m. One of the Midwest’s premier bluegrass events. 937372-5804 or www.somusicfest.com.

NOV. 10 – Holiday Horse Parade, downtown Piqua, 7 p.m. Free.

See horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders, all outfitted with holiday lights, making their way down Main Street. A fun familyfriendly event. 937-773-9355 or www.mainstreetpiqua.com.

NOV. 3 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Haddix Hall (next to Hunter’s Pizzeria), 4165 St. Rte. 122, Franklin, 6–8 p.m. $5.

An evening of lively bluegrass with lightning-fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs. haddixmusic@ yahoo.com or www.facebook.com/HaddixHall.

NOV. 10–12 – Veterans Day Sun Catcher Blow, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Cincinnati, 30-minute slots between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $35 but free for veterans; $20 per extra sun catcher made with veteran. Reservations required by phone or email: 513-751-3292 or neusoleglassworks@ hotmail.com.

NOV. 3 – Urban Loft Tour, downtown Urbana, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $15.

Explore upper stories of historic buildings downtown. Tour includes loft apartments, office and commercial spaces, as well as the Urbana Gloria Cinema. See website for details. 800-791-6010 or www. ccpaurbanaohio.com.

NOV. 16–18 – Christkindlmarkt, Germania Park, 3529 West Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Fri. 5–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. $3, under 13 free. The oldest and most authentic German Christmas Market in the Cincinnati region. http://germaniasociety. com/christkindlmarkt.

NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

NOV. 17 – Hometown Holiday Horse Parade, S. Broadway, Greenville, 7 p.m. The lighted parade includes horse-drawn

NOV. 18 – Farm Toy Show, Champaign Co. Fgds., 384 Park Ave., Urbana, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $2. Contact Lowell Morningstar at 937-826-4201.

NOV. 23 – Grand Illumination, downtown Troy, 5–8:30 p.m.

Free. An artisan fair, “ ’Twas the Month Before Christmas” reading, carriage rides, music performances, and Santa’s arrival on a fire truck kick off the annual downtown Christmas tree lighting. www.troymainstreet.org.

NOV. 24 – Hometown HoliDazzle Illuminated Parade and Festival, Main St., Wilmington, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Parade at 7 p.m. www.hometownholidazzle.com.

NOV. 24–25 – Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Country, 4872 Cincinnati Brookville Rd., Shandon, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Free. Bring the whole family for this Christmas celebration in Ohio’s first Welsh settlement, offering horse-drawn carriage rides, homemade food, signature Welsh cakes, live Welsh harp music, and more. www.gettothebc.com/events/christmas-country.

NOV. 24–DEC. 16 – Ornament Blow, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Cincinnati, 15-minute slots between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. $35. For ages 5 and over. Professional glassblowers teach you how to blow your own ornament from hot molten glass. Reservations required: 513-751-3292 or neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com.

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