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CRANBERRY-JALAPEÑO CREAM CHEESE DIP
MARLENE FRANKLIN, HANCOCK-WOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MEMBER
Prep: 15 minutes | Servings: 12 12 ounces fresh cranberries 4 or 5 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 cup sugar (more or less to taste) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon) 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 (8 ounces each) packages cream cheese, light or regular, softened Crackers, for serving
Pulse the cranberries in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pulse until the ingredients are well combined and finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a covered bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours (or up to overnight). When ready to serve, spread the cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate or 9-inch pie dish. Top with the cranberry-jalapeño mixture, spreading evenly over the top of the cream cheese. Refrigerate for up to an hour before serving. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Per serving: 255 calories, 16 grams fat (10 grams saturated fat), 50 milligrams cholesterol, 167 milligrams sodium, 25 grams total carbohydrates, 1.5 grams fiber, 3.5 grams protein.
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DEBBIE ATCHLEY, PAULDING PUTNAM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MEMBER
Prep: 40 minutes | Rest: 1½ hours | Cook: 25 minutes | Servings: 24 21/3 cups water (divided) 1 cup quick oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 1½ teaspoons salt 2 quarter-ounce packages of yeast (not fast-acting) 5 to 5¾ cups flour (divided) Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add oats and cook uncovered for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar, butter, salt, and the remaining 1/3 cup water. Transfer to large mixing bowl. When the temperature of the mixture reaches about 110–115 F, add the yeast and mix well. Add 3 cups of the flour and mix well. Add 2 to 2¾ more cups of flour and knead well till a smooth dough is achieved. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and place in a warm location to rest for 1 hour. Meanwhile, grease 2 baking sheets and preheat oven to 350 F. When the hour is up, punch the dough down, divide and shape into 24 round rolls, and place them on greased baking sheets. Cover with clean cloths, place in a warm location, and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake 20 to 25 minutes till golden brown. Cool on racks.
Per serving: 152 calories, 2 grams fat (1 gram saturated fat), 4 milligrams cholesterol, 160 milligrams sodium, 29 grams total carbohydrates, 1.5 grams fiber, 4 grams protein.
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On Sept. 17, approximately 115 Firelands Electric members and employees gathered for the cooperative’s 2021 ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action breakfast and legislative update. Local and state government o cials representing portions of Firelands Electric’s four-county service territory participated in the event, which was held at the cooperative’s facility in New London. Attendees were brought up to date on legislative issues currently aff ecting electric cooperatives and their local communities. Topics included federal assistance for rural electric utility infrastructure projects, access to broadband internet, and improved electric reliability. Ohio Representative Marilyn John opened the presentations with a discussion on growing employment sta ng issues, the importance of workforce development, and improving education. Ohio Representative Darrell Kick spoke on Ohio’s redistricting process for congressional and state legislative boundaries, which are redrawn every 10 years following the completion of the United States census. Ohio Representative Dick Stein addressed the crowd regarding energy concerns and renewable projects aff ecting the Buckeye State, and Ohio Senator Nathan Manning concluded the program by focusing on federally funded projects that benefi t rural Americans. Firelands Electric hosted the ACRE Co-op Owners breakfast in order to develop and foster relationships with legislators, while also providing a face-to-face forum for co-op members to meet and communicate with their elected o cials. This exclusive event also recognized and thanked our members who invest in ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action. As the consumer arm of the Action Committee for
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GENERAL MANAGER
Above: Guest speakers at Firelands Electric Cooperative’s ACRE Co-op Owners breakfast included (l-r) Ohio Senator Nathan Manning and Ohio Representatives Dick Stein, Darrell Kick, and Marilyn John.
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Rural Electrifi cation (ACRE), which is the political action committee for the nation’s electric cooperatives, ACRE Co-op Owners strives to increase legislators’ awareness of what electric cooperatives are and how they benefi t their communities. The group supports government o cials who, regardless of their political party, advocate for the needs of co-ops and their members. Firelands was pleased to off er this opportunity for our ACRE Co-op Owners members to interact with their elected o cials. Just as we like getting fi rst hand information and insight from our legislators, they like hearing directly from the residents of their districts. As a member-owned cooperative, Firelands looks forward to these type of grassroots events, which provide a forum for local voices to be heard at the state level and beyond. Additional photos from Firelands Electric’s recognition breakfast may be viewed on the cooperative’s Flickr page at www.fl ickr.com/ photos/fi relandsec/albums.
For just $25 a year, Firelands Electric members can participate in ACRE Co-op Owners and support legislators who advocate for rural Americans. To learn more, visit www.firelandsec.com/acre-politicalaction-committee. Co-op members can also submit the form below to enroll. Mail completed forms to: Attn: ACRE Co-op Owners, Firelands Electric Cooperative, PO Box 32, New London, OH 44851.
Above, Firelands’ General Manager Dan McNaull addresses members during the cooperative’s recent ACRE Co-op Owners Recognition Breakfast.
YES! I want to help keep the voice of rural electric cooperatives hear participating in ACRE Co-op Owners for Political Action. d in the political process by
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PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the winners of our recent back-to-school photo contest.
During the months of August and September, Firelands invited members of the cooperative with school-aged children to submit their most creative back-to-school photos. Entries were then judged on their creativity for a chance to win one of two prize packages.
The entry submitted by the Detterman family of New London was selected by our judges as the most creative photo. Kaitlyn, Kade, Makayla, and parents Kurt and Maria received a grand-prize package valued at $100. The package included several electricity- and energy-themed games, activities, and books, along with coupons for fast food and ice cream and an assortment of Firelands Electric swag.
Kenley and Noah Miles of Loudonville, along with parents Mitchell and Morgan, were chosen as the runners-up. The family received a prize package worth $30, which included a Snap Circuits kit, coupons for ice cream, and Firelands Electric gifts.
A big thank you to all of the families who entered! To view additional contest photos, visit our online gallery at www. flickr.com/photos/firelandsec/albums.
GRAND PRIZE THE DETTERMAN FAMILY
NEW LONDON RUNNERS-UP THE MILES FAMILY
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2021 VIRTUAL JUNIOR FAIR
TYNLEY COOK ZAYNE LESLIE
This summer, Firelands Electric Cooperative held its second Virtual Junior Fair. Parents with 4-H and FFA students participating in the Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland county fairs we asked to send us photos of their child with their projects. The cooperative received nearly two dozen photos, which were posted on our Facebook page each day throughout their respective fair week. “This simple program is a fun way to help area youth show off their hard work and accomplishments in 4-H and FFA,” says Communications and Member Relations Specialist Tracy Gibb. “We hope that the response to this virtual event will continue to grow in future fair seasons.”
To view additional photos from the Firelands Electric’s Virtual Junior Fair, visit our online gallery at www.flickr. com/photos/firelandsec/albums.
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NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS
O cial notice is given that the following current or former patrons have cash retirements of capital credits or other payments from Firelands Electric Cooperative that have gone unclaimed for more than four years. According to Article VIII, Section 3, of the Code of Regulations, unless claim is made within 60 days of the second publication of this list, such funds will become an irrevocable gift and assignment by such patron to the cooperative. Inquiries should be directed to Firelands Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 32, New London, Ohio 44851, or by phone at 1-800-533-8658. This is the second of two notices.
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CO-OP NEWS
2021 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST
Firelands Electric Cooperative invites members to submit a photo of their indoor or outdoor Christmas lighting display for a chance to win a $50 bill credit.
Members are encouraged to email a digital photo of their display to members@firelandsec.com (maximum of 10 MB) from Nov. 22 through Dec. 26. Be sure to put “Christmas Lighting Contest” in the subject line and include your name, address, and phone number. Photos may also be mailed to: Christmas Lighting Contest, Firelands Electric Co-op, P.O. Box 32, New London, OH 44851.
Submitted photos will be posted in an album on Firelands Electric’s Facebook page, where the public can vote for their favorite. One winner will be chosen every Monday morning (Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, and Dec. 27). The photo receiving the most likes at the end of each new contest period will be declared the winner and will receive a $50 credit on their next Firelands Electric Cooperative bill.
Limit of one entry/photo and one prize per member address. Visit www.firelandsec.com/contests for complete rules. The Firelands Electric o ce will be closed Nov. 25 and 26
so that our employees may enjoy the holiday with their families. As always, emergency service is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-533-8658.
Happy Thanksgiving!
NOTICE:
Beginning on the November bills, slight changes will be made to WPA calculations to compensate for previously deferred balances. For additional information, please refer to our website at www.firelandsec.com/meters-and-billing.
2021 USO OHIO STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS
Since 2007, Firelands Electric Cooperative has supported U.S. military personnel during the holiday season — and we are proud to continue this tradition in 2021. Firelands Electric is once again joining forces with local radio stations WLKR-FM and K96-FM to support USO Ohio’s Step Up for Soldiers annual drive. Beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and running through Friday, Dec. 10, members of Firelands Electric and the community can bring care package items to the co-op office, located at 103 Industrial Drive in New London. Items may be dropped off in the collection boxes located right inside the front entryway during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Care packages are currently tailored toward service members who have been activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. USO Ohio requests snacks and hygiene essentials for this year’s packages. Suggested donation items include razors, cotton swabs, tissues, deodorant, toothpaste, eye drops, ear plugs, playing cards, chewing gum, hard candy, beef jerky, trail mix, and snack packs. Additional information and a list of recommended donation items is available on our website at www.firelandsec.com/uso-northern-ohio as well as on our Facebook page. If you would prefer to make a tax-deductible monetary donation, the USO accepts these year-round. Please visit https://ohio.uso.org for details.
COOPERATIVE UPDATE
BOARD MEETING highlights
Firelands Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees met Aug. 24 and covered the following items: • Board President Dan Schloemer reported that the cooperative received 46 membership applications for approval by the board. • General Manager Dan McNaull reviewed reports for safety and training meetings held July 12 and 14, in addition to several job site observations conducted
Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 17-18. • McNaull reviewed the monthly tree trimming and outage reports. • Director of Finance and Accounting Tabi Shepherd reviewed the July fi nancials and reported on recent accounting and billing department activities. • McNaull reviewed the OEC Statistical Report for
Ohio’s cooperatives, highlighting Firelands’ rankings within the report. • Trustee Kevin Reidy reviewed a recent OREC meeting that he attended. • McNaull reviewed the OEC Summer Conference and several of the presentations. • Director of Operations Don Englet reviewed recent activities and projects in the operations department. • McNaull reviewed the arrangements for the ACRE
Co-op Owners Recognition Breakfast scheduled for
Friday, Sept. 17. • Director of Communications and Technology Andrea
Gravenhorst reviewed a report on recent activities involving the member services and IT department.
She also discussed the involvement of Ohio’s cooperatives at the upcoming Farm Science Review. Firelands Electric Co-op is democratically controlled and governed by local people committed to policies that result in a safe and reliable electric system, fair rates, fi nancial responsibility, and superior member service. The cooperative’s next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 23. If you would like to attend the next scheduled meeting, please contact the Firelands Electric o ce at 1-800-533-8658.
FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. OUTAGE HOTLINE
1-800-533-8658
OFFICE
103 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 32 New London, OH 44851 419-929-1571
OFFICE HOURS
Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. www.fi relandsec.com
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dan Schloemer
President, District 1
Bruce Leimbach
Vice President, District 4
Carl Ayers
Secretary/Treasurer, District 5
W.E. Anderson
District 8
Tom Lucha
District 3
Gene Lamoreaux
District 2
John Martin
District 9
Kevin Reidy
GENERAL MANAGER
Dan McNaull
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Tiny, tasty, healthy
A Huron farmer’s pursuit of all things green, purple, white, fuchsia, orange, pink…
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAMES PROFFITT
In his signature bib overalls and white shirt, Lee Jones slices open an heirloom tomato for customer Mara Ghafari. “Farmer Lee” also has copies of his book, The Chef’s Garden, available at the farm stand.
The specialty crops on Lee Jones’ 350-acre farm are myriad: beets, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, tomatillos, honey, potatoes, corn, beans, squash, edible flower blossoms — the list numbers into the hundreds.
All are grown sustainably and organically and up until the pandemic, were available only to professional chefs — in fact, that’s how Jones (known professionally as “Farmer Lee” or “Farmer Jones”) came up with the name for The Chef’s Garden (TCG).
The pandemic, however, completely changed his business model. “We made a lot of lemonade last year trying to swing for base hits,” Jones says. “We had to, because we were desperate to keep the farm going and, most importantly, keep our team safe, fed, and employed.”
Jones says he’s proud to have kept 136 families gainfully employed through the pandemic. His family already lost one farm in the 1980s after a devastating hailstorm finished off what the 1980s American farm crisis had already begun, and so he was determined to make it work.
He did it in ingenious fashion.
Chefs in 50 states and more than a dozen other countries have been familiar with his tiny edible flowers, microgreens, and uniquely colored and patterned heirloom vegetables for decades — and it was those culinary friends who helped save the farm.
“We shipped about 300 boxes out to chefs we work with who were at home with their families — and not cooking in restaurants — because everything was closed,” Jones says. “We mentioned we were starting home delivery and would love for them to share what they do with our vegetables on the internet. That helped us survive.”
Social media sharing by longtime chef customers sent waves of new virtual customers Jones’ way. Mara Ghafari is one of those new customers, sort of. The Detroit-area resident drove 120 miles to visit the farm stand recently, though she says she was already familiar with TCG through restaurateur friends. “I was excited driving all the way down,” she says. “And I was really happy to meet Farmer Lee.”
After perusing and sampling items cut by Jones’ ever-handy pocketknife — cantaloupe, watermelon, potatoes, tomatoes — Ghafari left with a basketful of super-fresh produce and a two-hour drive to think about what to do for dinner.
“I generally cook dishes dependent on what I find, whatever’s good — and I buy what the butcher or the gardener or the fish guy tells me,” she says, emphasizing that she tends to steer clear of the big chain grocery stores.
At a recent farm stand event, Jones signed copies of his new 640-page book, The Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables — With Recipes, all the while tossing out his signature corny veggie jokes. A half-dozen times in an hour, customers bagging freshpicked corn freeze and stare as Jones bellows, “Be careful what you say around that corn!” They relax, guffawing, when he informs them, of course, that the corn has ears.
Speaking of Jones’ signature, his seven-day-a-week uniform consists of denim bib overalls, a crisp white shirt, and a red bow tie. In his closet: 18 of each. He wears the uniform everywhere — including to funerals, black tie events, church, business meetings, and in the presence of the likes of Martha Stewart and Julia Child, among others.
“It certainly makes it easy to know what I’m wearing in the morning,” he laughs.
Turkey is always on the menu just north of the border.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARGIE WUEBKER
Thanksgiving takes place nearly every day of the year at Cornwell’s Turkeyville, located approximately 45 miles north of the Ohio border near Marshall, Michigan.
The sprawling complex is home to a restaurant offering all-turkey entrées, as well as made-from-scratch sides and desserts. It also boasts a 5,000-square-foot Country Junction gift shop, an ice cream parlor, a professional dinner theater featuring talented actors and actresses from throughout the country, a 175-site campground complete with swimming pool, and an outdoor gazebo where musicians tune up their instruments on warm summer days. Special events take place nearly every weekend in keeping with a family philosophy — “People will come to where they have been invited and will return to where they have been made to feel welcome.” These range from flea markets and antique shows to a Renaissance festival and car shows. Cooking classes are offered during the winter months, with participants learning how to make pies, prepare freezer meals, make pastries, and create holiday cookies. The destination draws people by the thousands, but its origin springs from an auspicious gesture back in 1943. Founders Wayne and Marjorie Cornwell initially planned to raise cows on their country spread. However, illness struck the herd, and they eventually decided to pursue another interest after a neighbor gifted them with a flock of 12 turkeys. The venture proved successful as the Cornwells introduced a special feed plan that ensured better and richer-tasting birds. They set up a slaughtering operation on the farm to satisfy customer demands.
In the early 1960s, the Cornwells and fellow church members launched a county fair food booth offering turkey sandwiches that were made according to Marjorie’s tried-
