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Cover image on most editions: The major-party candidates for Ohio governor, Mike DeWine and Nan Whaley, explained the basics of their energy policies and more as they answered questions from Ohio Cooperative Living in advance of the Nov. 8 election. See page 4 to read their full answers.
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The owner’s “dream town” brings a bit of the Old West to southern Ohio.
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Find a fun fall tradition by getting lost in some a-maize-ing creations.
This page: Corn mazes proliferate around Ohio each autumn. Most are navigable in a short amount of time — depending on the traveler’s motivation (photo courtesy Lynd Fruit Farm).
Pat O’Loughlin PRESIDENT & CEO OHIO’S COOPERATIVESELECTRIC Electric
Local control of each electric cooperative and collaboration among cooperatives to develop large-scale projects, like the power generation plants owned and controlled by Ohio’s electric cooperatives, help us deliver on our mission of providing electricity service you can count on and you can afford. Government mandates and political ambitions are some of the most powerful forces in our industry these days, which makes it more important than ever that you as cooperative members participate in electing people who understand and respect the benefits of local control and common sense.
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Your turn to be heard
This month, we provide your candidates for governor of Ohio the opportunity to share their views on a few of the issues we feel are important to you (see page 4). But elections at all levels — federal, state, and local — impact our communities, our lifestyles, and our local businesses.
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ore so than ever, public policies — more specifically, government policies — are driving energy prices, choices, and availability. We have experienced a dramatic run-up in the price of every form of energy in less than a year’s time. We continue to witness both actual blackouts and near misses on a more regular basis. Electric cooperatives across the United States and here in Ohio represent less than 10% of the electric industry, but we continue to be among the strongest advocates for reliable, affordable, always-available electricity systems.
Regardless of your political or social views, it’s important that you express them by exercising your right to vote. I’m confident that there is a strong consensus across Ohio and throughout our cooperative membership for sensible solutions to the problems of today.
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What the heck’s a hellbender? Measuring as much as 30 inches long and weighing more than 5 pounds, it’s the largest amphibian in North America — and it’s disappearing from Ohio.
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Knowing the importance of electric cooperative voters in the campaign, the candidates took some time recently to answer questions that are crucial to Ohio Cooperative Living readers.
Mike DeWine
Election Day is Nov. 8. Find your polling location at voteohio.gov.
hioans head to the voting booth Nov. 8 for one of the most consequential midterm elections in recent memory. Among the many significant decisions voters must make is who will lead the state’s executive branch as governor for the next four years.
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Making their case
Incumbent Mike DeWine, a former two-term U.S. senator, four-term congressman, and Ohio attorney general, is the Republican candidate, with Jon Husted, the current lieutenant governor and former Ohio secretary of state and speaker of the Ohio House, again serving as his running mate.
Challenger Nan Whaley is former mayor of Dayton, Ohio’s sixth-largest city, which she led from 2014 until 2022. Her running mate is Cheryl Stephens, a Cuyahoga County councilmember and former mayor of Cleveland Heights.
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Mike DeWine: We must bring economic prosperity and hope to every part of Ohio. We must improve our economic development efforts in Ohio and focus on every part of the state. To succeed in a tech-focused economy, we are investing substantially in career education, job training, and workforce development. We are closing the digital divide so that all Ohioans have access to high-speed internet services, which will create opportunity for generations.
so much potential — for people, for families, for our state — will be lost if we do not take action.
Nan Whaley: I’m running for governor because I believe Ohio deserves better. For essentially 30 years, we’ve had one-party rule in our state and, during that time, we’ve watched as Ohio has fallen further and further behind. Our only path forward is a total overhaul — and that’s what I am proposing.
This is how we make Ohio a place where one good job is enough, where every community is safe and healthy, and where your kids and grandkids have real opportunities.
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We must continue to improve early childhood education to reach all Ohio children. We need more kids who are kindergarten-ready and must greatly increase the number of high-performing schools in Ohio. We need to ensure that every kid who graduates is job or college ready. To fail to do that is to fail our children.
If elected in November, what will be the issues of highest priority for your administration?
My message is pretty simple: I want your pay to go up, your bills to go down, and your government to work for you. That includes raising wages by investing in the jobs of the future, tackling inflation by temporarily suspending the gas tax and cracking down on price gouging, and finally, cleaning up corruption at the Statehouse.
We must end the devastating opioid epidemic that is killing 15 Ohioans each day, flooding our foster care system with the children of addicts, and costing Ohio $8 billion each year. I have a 12-point plan of action that includes K-12 drug prevention education in all schools, more resources for law enforcement to fight the Mexican drug cartels, and increased treatment for individuals. This also means investing in mental health. The bottom line is this: Ohioans with untreated addiction and mental illness will remain underemployed and unemployed, and
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There should be ample opportunity for your kids and grandkids to build their lives anywhere in Ohio. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, in a suburb or on a farm, you deserve to have access to economic opportunity in Ohio. Ohio’s strength is in just how big and diverse our state is — we can’t afford to leave anyone behind. We need to invest in Ohio talent all across the state.
What will you do to help improve the vitality of small towns and rural communities while improving economic opportunities for Ohioans in rural areas?
I know that broadband development is crucial to the economic viability of Ohio communities. I support initiatives that bring infrastructure and affordable broadband and high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved parts of the state. This also includes
One good job should be enough. Every Ohioan deserves the dignity of work — a job that provides opportunity for your family and kids, regardless of your ZIP code. You should be free to collectively bargain; have a safe workplace; receive adequate health care; paid sick and family leave; and earn a wage that pays you fairly for the important value you provide.
Democratic nominee Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, says she is committed to Ohio’s working- and middle-class families.
obtaining resources to rebuild, repair, and modernize transportation infrastructure to improve supply chain logistics. An important initiative of my administration will be to conduct an accurate statewide assessment of broadband connectivity to demonstrate the deep need in rural Ohio to help outline a plan for action. This assessment will help operationalize my commitment to providing universal broadband across Appalachian Ohio by 2028
Nan Whaley: As a former mayor, I understand that shops, restaurants, and other small businesses are what make our communities vibrant. These face-toface businesses have also suffered the most from the pandemic. I will convene local small business councils to maximize the use of federal and state resources to make sure that these businesses prosper in the postpandemic economy. I will direct the Development Services Agency to redouble its efforts in making targeted commercial corridor investments in cities, towns, and villages across the state.
With an investment of $232 million in grants, Broadband Ohio estimates that around 230,000
residents will gain access to high-speed internet. Giving our rural and underserved areas access will be a boon for small towns and rural economies.
Further, my administration is committed to improving access to mental health and addiction services. We have created a landmark program to address the mental and physical health needs of children at school. Additionally, we have more than doubled medication-assisted drug treatment capacity across Ohio and have dramatically increased crisis stabilization services.
We have what it takes to rebuild our economy. Our state is full of gritty entrepreneurs and resilient workers who have the skills and resources to make our state a place where everyone can thrive. But to do so, we need a governor and a government that is looking out for Ohio families, not special interests.
To remove barriers to success, we are focusing efforts in areas of the state, such as Appalachia, where we are investing in downtown redevelopment. We are also closing the digital divide in Ohio, with the goal that everyone in Ohio will have access to high-speed internet, which will create opportunity for generations of Ohioans in our modern, tech-focused economy.
Incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine, former congressman and U.S. senator, touts his record of working for Ohio’s small towns.
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Mike DeWine: During my time as governor, we have created a record number of jobs, cut taxes, and won historic investments, all while balancing the budget. I want to continue to implement policies that give communities and workers the tools they need to succeed and then get out of their way.
My goal is for Ohio to lead the world in behavioral health research and care. We can do this by investing significantly more in research and innovation, offering better crisis response services and treatment, increasing prevention efforts, and expanding residential and community-based services.
Lt. Gov. Husted and I are also working with the legislature to invest substantially in career education, job training, and workforce development to help give every Ohioan an opportunity to get a satisfying and well-paying job.
Ohio’s electric cooperatives strive to provide affordable and reliable electric service to members through an all-of-the-above approach to electric generation sources. As governor, how will your policies toward electricity generation ensure that cooperatives can continue to best serve their members?
Mike DeWine: As governor, I’ve dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure all Ohioans, but especially those living in rural communities, have access to basic needs and the building blocks of economic development, such as clean drinking water, functioning sewer systems, and broadband internet. Electric cooperatives play an important role in this too — delivering power to thousands of Ohioans, farms, and businesses.
I support home rule policies that serve as the foundation for local governments to take bold action to cut carbon emissions, reduce waste, and invest in bold renewable energy plans. Unfortunately, the autonomy and authority of local governments have been eroded in recent years by Republicans at the Statehouse, undermining cities’ ability to promote sustainable practices.
Nan Whaley: One of my first and top priorities as governor will be to fully repeal HB 6 . In addition to the corruption behind it that continues to undermine public trust in our government, the law is an awful policy that was a huge step backward for our state. It is imperative that we put Ohio back on a positive trajectory when it comes to our energy policy by
restoring renewable energy standards and stopping the subsidization of failing coal plants.
Both Nan Whaley and Mike DeWine won their primary elections on May 3 — each by at least 20 percentage points over their nearest challenger.
I will work to secure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding for communities facing fossil fuel plant closures or reductions to fund transition plans and adjustment assistance for workers. I will also work to improve rules regarding Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) so this financing tool can accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency projects and electric vehicle charging stations and extend the program to residential solar projects that balance rapid deployment of clean energy and consumer protection.
I firmly believe that how our state faces the impact of climate change is critical to our future prosperity. The climate change crisis is also an opportunity to create new industries and jobs for Ohioans thanks to their skills in engineering, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing. Our Jobs Plan described at nanwhaley.com/jobs clearly lays out our strategy for building a resilient, sustainable Ohio economy with practical, comprehensive policies to advance Ohio’s clean energy sector.
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Measuring up to 30 inches long and weighing more than 5 pounds, the giant aquatic salamander he seeks is also the largest amphibian in North America: the Eastern hellbender.
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erpetologist Greg Lipps, standing knee-deep in the Kokosing River in Knox County, lifts the side of a large, flat rock and tilts it up on edge. As the swirling mud below slowly clears, he stares intently into the water. If the critter he’s searching for is lurking there, it won’t be hard to see.
No one seems to know for sure how or where the name “hellbender” came from. One theory claims that this docile, harmless salamander was named by early American settlers who thought it so ugly, “it was a creature from hell where it’s bent on returning.” Other common names for Cryptobranchus alleganiensis include devil dog, mud dog, water dog, and grampus. My personal favorite — for the disgusted reaction it triggers — is “snot otter,” describing the heavy coating of mucus that covers the creature’s wrinkled, mottled-brown skin.
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have lost about 80% of their habitat since the mid-1980s, when the first statewide survey was conducted,” he says. “The loss is mainly due to excessive siltation in many of Ohio’s streams because of human activity, which affects reproduction. As a result, the hellbender population is now made up mainly of adults. There are precious few young coming along to replenish that aging population.”
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On this occasion, however, no hellbender emerges. “Unfortunately, hellbenders are not doing well in Ohio,” Lipps says, sighing disappointedly as he carefully lowers the rock back into place. Lipps, a member of Malintabased Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative, is the amphibian and reptile conservation coordinator at Ohio State University, and he studies the creatures as part of his “Hellbendersresearch.
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So why should we care if a big, unattractive, slimy salamander that most of us will never see in the wild disappears from Ohio? As I’ve emphasized here before when discussing endangered species: If our natural environment ever becomes so uninhabitable that wildlife can’t survive, guess who’s next?
At the northern fringe of their North American range in Ohio, hellbenders inhabit a very specific aquatic habitat niche. Preferring clear, relatively fast-moving rivers in the unglaciated portion of the Buckeye State, they are only found in streams that drain into the Ohio River — not Lake Erie. Most are found along the bends of streams at the base of steep, heavily wooded hillsides and, as previously mentioned, under large, flat slab rocks.
Today, these creatures are listed as state-endangered. Does that mean the eventual extirpation of hellbenders from Ohio? Wildlife biologists aren’t sure — possibly it’s too late already — but they’re not waiting to find out. Many wildlife conservation organizations in the state have banded together to form the Ohio Hellbender Partnership. Two of those partners, the Toledo and Columbus zoos, are helping by collecting hellbender eggs in the wild and rearing the young in biosecure facilities, where survivability can be much higher than in the wild. Some of the young hellbenders, measuring about a foot long, are later released in the same streams in which the eggs were collected, while others are used to repopulate streams that have supported hellbenders in the past. Since 2012, more than 1,600 young hellbenders have been released at 26 sites in 10 watersheds.
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Hohenstein, who lives in Troy and is married with three children, considers herself fortunate in that she had a strong support system to lean on.
As Hohenstein can attest, breast cancer affects more than the individual — it affects the entire family.
“I was lucky they found it early, and I have a great support system,” she says. “Not everyone is that fortunate.”
ne in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Even in the abstract, it’s a staggering statistic, but for Julie Hohenstein, a Pioneer Electric Cooperative member, and her family, it’s a harsh reality.
Pink Ribbon Girls serves five regions: Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus in Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; and the Bay Area in California. The organization’s sights are set on expanding their reach to other regions throughout the country, to ensure that no one has to battle breast or gynecological cancers alone.
“While research is incredibly important, Pink Ribbon
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As another source for support, Hohenstein’s surgeon’s office introduced her to Pink Ribbon Girls, a nonprofit organization that provides healthy meals, rides to treatment, housecleaning services, cancer education, and peer support to breast cancer and gynecological cancer patients and their families — independent of age, stage, or socioeconomic status — and is free of charge.
“My husband is retired, so I didn’t need help with transportation, but I did sign up for the meals and housecleaning kits,” says Hohenstein. “The meals were huge for us. They weren’t only for me, but for my family too — and that’s wonderful.”
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Group provides a network of strength and support when it’s needed most.
Among other factors, food and ride insecurity continue to drive increased need for those battling breast and gynecological cancers. Across all regions, Pink Ribbon Girls has experienced significant increases in clients signing up for services and the use of those services.
On April 12, 2022, Hohenstein was given the news no one ever wants to receive: She had cancer.
“Before all of this started for me, I thought Pink Ribbon Girls was solely a breast cancer organization,” says Amy Wiford, a Pioneer Electric member. “It was a pleasant surprise to find that there was a local organization that supported those of us with gynecological cancers as well.”
Girls works to provide the tangible support those battling cancer need right now so that they can conserve their energy and simply focus on fighting for their lives,” says Heather Salazar, CEO of Pink Ribbon Girls. “In the beginning, we served just four families. Today we’re serving families in 243 ZIP codes in Ohio alone. And the numbers are on the rise; we saw a 33% increase in clients in the first six months of this year compared to the same time frame last year.”
Wiford says her sister encouraged her to reach out to Pink Ribbon Girls. Although she had seen their vehicles dropping patients off at the cancer center frequently, she was reluctant to reach out to Pink Ribbon Girls, but was so glad when she finally did.
Julie Hohenstein (far right) relied on the support of her family during treatment for breast cancer, but was grateful to Pink Ribbon Girls for filling in the gaps.
“At the time I was diagnosed, my son was 15 months old,” says Wiford. “I chose to be a single mom, and they were my biggest supporters with taking care of my son and myself.”
In 2021, the nonprofit provided more than 150,000 meals, 16,000 rides to treatment, and 1,000 housecleaning kits to clients and their families throughout all regions. In addition, more than 2,000 individuals participated in peer support and educational opportunities provided by Pink Ribbon Girls.
Wiford, who first began experiencing symptoms in September 2021, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer following a radical hysterectomy in October 2021 When symptoms began, Wiford, a former nurse, knew something was very wrong.
Left, Amy Wiford was only 38 years old, with a 15-month-old son, when she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer.
In the Ohio regions, Pink Ribbon Girls provided nearly 80,000 meals, 9,000 rides to treatment, more than 600
“The scariest part for me was not knowing,” says Wiford. “When I started having symptoms, I was very aggressive in getting treatment right away.”
“I didn’t have any family history of ovarian cancer,” says Wiford. “I actually had very few risk factors.”
housecleaning kits, and over 1,000 instances of peer support and educational opportunities.
“I am beyond grateful that they reached out to me and for the support they provided,” says Hohenstein.
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Worse yet, Wiford had to wait a month before she could have surgery due to the overwhelming demand for beds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During her fight, Wiford relied most heavily on her family to care for her son and provide meals, cleaning, and transportation — which led her to Pink Ribbon Girls.
More than breast cancer
“Experiencing both a cancer diagnosis and having my son during the pandemic was very isolating for us,” says Wiford. “It made me appreciate simple things like getting out in the community and being around people again.”
“My sister really pushed me to reach out to Pink Ribbon Girls, but I remember thinking, I’m 38, I’m young, I’m independent, I’m successful, I don’t need to reach out and rely on other people,” says Wiford. “That was a big area of learning and growth for me.”
She also received a cleaning supply kit from the nonprofit, which she says was extremely beneficial, as her family helped her keep her home clean, especially during the pandemic.
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Following numerous rounds of chemotherapy treatments from November through February 2022, she is now also considered cancer-free. She will see an oncologist every three months for the next two to three years.
One of the main services Wiford utilized during her treatment was Pink Ribbon Girls’ meal service.
“I didn’t realize that my nutritional intake was so poor, prior to receiving their services,” says Wiford. “Knowing I had something healthy and convenient to eat, specifically when I wasn’t feeling well after treatment, was a huge relief for me.”
“Their tagline is, ‘No one travels this road alone,’ ” says Wiford, “They absolutely live that out. They are a golden nugget — we are fortunate to have them local to us.”
If you or someone you know is battling breast or gynecological cancer and would like to request services, or if you are interested in getting involved, attending a fundraising event, or making a donation, you can find out more about Pink Ribbon Girls at www.pinkribbongirls.org.
Jan Middleton, director of education and peer support (left), consults with a cancer survivor.
This recipe is inspired by spanakopita, a popular Greek dish traditionally made with flaky phyllo pastry. The twists can be frozen after they’ve completely cooled. Pull a few out of the freezer in the morning and they’ll thaw just in time for lunch. Eat alongside a light salad or a fruit cup for a balanced meal.
Lay one sheet of puff pastry flat onto parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. Evenly spread spinach/cheese mixture with a ½-inch edge left bare. Lay second puff pastry flat on top of spinach/cheese filling, lining up the edges. Stretch the top edge down to the bottom edge and seal on all 4 sides. Using a sharp knife, cut pastry in half one direction and into 6 slices the opposite direction, ending up with 12 strips.
Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 35 minutes | Servings: 6 ounces ricotta cheese eggs, divided teaspoon dried dill teaspoon salt teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon dried mint teaspoon ground nutmeg teaspoon ground pepper large shallot, minced cloves garlic, minced ounces cooked chopped spinach, squeezed dry ounces crumbled feta cheese ounces pu pastry dough (brought to fridge temperature) tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 of the eggs, ricotta cheese, and all the spices until smooth. Mix in shallot, garlic, spinach, and feta.
With each strip, press one end with your fingers while carefully twisting the other end. When finished with all of the twists, beat remaining egg in a small bowl and brush across top of each pastry and sprinkle on some sesame seeds. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, switching rack positions halfway through. Pastry should be puffed and golden brown. Let cool. They’ll keep for about a week in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Eat warmed or at room temperature.
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Place cucumber strips in a mesh strainer and heavily sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes for the salt to pull some of the excess moisture from the cucumbers. Rinse off salt, shake off water, and place slices on paper towels in an even layer, patting them dry. Place a large pot of water on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, cook noodles according to package’s al dente directions. Add snow peas during the last minute of cooking, then drain and rinse both with cold water and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Toss cucumber, carrots, and green onions on top. In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients to make the sauce. Pour sauce in with noodles and veggies, tossing to coat. Eat cold or at room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
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2 cups snow peas
2 cloves garlic, minced coarse mustard for dipping
If you’re the kind of person who likes to prepare one lunch recipe Sunday evening to eat all week long, this recipe is for you. It’s quick to prepare and there’s no refrigeration required at your workplace — it’s just as good eaten at room temperature.
1 cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
Per serving: 521 calories, 18.5 grams fat (5 grams saturated fat), 0 milligrams cholesterol, 725 milligrams sodium, 78 grams total carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 21 grams protein.
½ cup peanut butter
Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Throw the broccoli in with the tortellini a few minutes before the tortellini is done. Quickly drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. Shake excess water off and transfer to a large bowl. Coat tortellini and broccoli with pesto, then mix in remaining ingredients. Eat hot or cold. Store in fridge for up to a week.
NOTE: Canned or jarred pimento can often be found in the olive section of the grocery store. If not available, roasted red peppers can be substituted and are usually in the Italian aisle.
PESTO CHICKEN TORTELLINI
If you prefer eating a different lunch every day, this recipe can be made in small batches. Simply keep the tortellini, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, and even the broccoli in the freezer until you’re ready for another batch. The open jars of pesto and sun-dried tomatoes will last for quite some time in the fridge.
7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
1 pound frozen tortellini
Per serving: 171 calories, 14 grams fat (7.5 grams saturated fat), 38 milligrams cholesterol, 217 milligrams sodium, 6 grams total carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 7 grams protein.
Prep: 5 minutes | Servings: 10 4-ounce jar diced
Drain pimento. Consider the spice level you’d like for your pimento cheese. The age of your red pepper flakes will make a big difference in how spicy they are — they become milder over time. If you’re sure you want yours to be on the mild side, start with ½ teaspoon. If you’re sure you want it spicy, start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until incorporated, about 15 to 30 seconds. Taste and adjust spices, then pulse a few more times. (Without a food processor, chop the pimentos and shredded cheddar a bit more and mix by hand with a scraper spatula or large spoon.) Store in refrigerator for a week or longer. Eat cold or at room temperature.
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½ pound chopped broccoli
1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 ounces artichokequarteredhearts
Per serving: 675 calories, 27 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat), 104 milligrams cholesterol, 848 milligrams sodium, 69 grams total carbohydrates, 12 grams fiber, 44 grams protein.
PIMENTO CHEESE WITH PAIRINGS
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1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
4 ounces basil pesto
Pimento cheese is the hero spread of many quick lunch meals, making it easy for each person in the household to put their own spin on it or to mix it up throughout the week. Use as a dip for raw vegetables, wrap some up with some sliced turkey, or spread on celery, crackers, and bagels.
1 teaspoon onion powder 4 ounces softenedcheese,cream
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 5 minutes | Servings: 5
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Larry Fenbers CEO/GENERAL MANAGER
Similar to how our wires run through our service territory, our concern for community flows through all of our decisions — because being a co-op means being a responsible partner and good neighbor.
Electric cooperatives were created to serve their members. Because we’re a co-op, we’re able to adapt to our community’s unique needs. That’s the power of co-op membership.
Carroll Electric Cooperative is continuously examining ways to operate more efficiently while continuing to provide the highest level of friendly, reliable service you expect and deserve. After all, we’re your local co-op. We were built by the members we serve.
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Our core business purpose is to serve as your electricity provider, but the larger mission of the co-op is to help make our corner of the world a better place. Concern for Community is one of seven guiding principles that all co-ops share.
The word “cooperative” is close to “cooperation,” meaning people working together toward a common goal — mutually benefiting one another and the larger community. That’s the essence of the cooperative spirit. Our employees and member-elected board members are invested in the community in which they live and serve.
Focused on YOU.
We’re proud to support local youth through our Youth Tour and scholarship programs. With your help, we offer People for People to provide assistance where there is a need other agencies can’t fill. We support charitable organizations that benefit our communities.
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to register your Carroll Electric account with SmartHub and then download the app. Through the app, you can conveniently monitor and manage your energy use. We’re here to help, so give us a call if you have questions about your energy bills.
Celebrating membership
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When I say Carroll Electric Cooperative celebrates Co-op Month, it really means we are celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CO-OP MONTH
all is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community, and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month.
Above all, as a co-op, we put our members’ priorities first. As your trusted energy partner, we know that saving energy and money is important to you. That’s why we have numerous programs in place to help, including options for managing your bill, energy-saving tips, and our energy advisors, who can help you find ways to use less energy in your home.
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Carroll Electric Cooperative works to help our community thrive through initiatives led by our employees and our board, which is made of neighbors who live right here in our community and are elected to their positions. Because we’re local, we understand our community’s unique needs and strive to help meet them.
Cooperative cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — but good cyber hygiene should be practiced year-round.
Remember, it’s important to practice good cyber hygiene at home, in the workplace, and even on the go. Be vigilant as you connect to outside networks and carefully read emails before clicking or opening links and attachments. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN), which encrypts your online activities while you’re working on the go or even at home. A VPN adds a layer of privacy protection to your online interactions by routing your traffic through an encrypted connection.
You can help, too. Good cyber hygiene is equally important at home and in our personal lives. Just like grid technology continues to expand, so does the connected home. With smart (internet-connected) technologies integrated into many of our homes, whether it be a smart speaker or a connected appliance, it’s essential to take steps to protect our devices and personal data. Here are a few cybersecurity tips you can implement at home:
code on your phone, an email, or even a separate authenticator app. By adding this second step, you’re making it a lot harder for hackers to access your accounts.
• Use secure passwords. This means using unique passwords for all your accounts and ensuring they are at least 15 characters long. Randomly generated passwords or passphrases are typically more secure. You might also consider using some type of password manager. In addition to suggesting new, strong, and unique credentials for every login, many password managers will let you know if your existing passwords are weak, reused, or have been associated with a data breach so you can take action immediately.
• Think before you click. Be careful when clicking links or opening attachments. This is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against scammers and hackers. If you receive a text message or email that seems too good to be true, threatens negative consequences for not taking immediate action, or displays a sense of urgency, take extra precautions. If an email looks like it came from a friend or co-worker, but it seems odd, pick up the phone and check with the person before opening any links or attachments. Their email account might have been hacked.
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Electric cooperatives in Ohio work together and with our local generation and transmission cooperative, Buckeye Power, along with our statewide services organization and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the national trade association for electric cooperatives. Together, we’re leading efforts to establish relationships, provide tools, and share resources and training information to harden and improve the overall cyber landscape.
Electric co-ops are guided by seven cooperative principles. One of these principles, Cooperation Among Cooperatives, is important to protecting and defending our nation’s electric grid from cyberattacks. As the grid evolves and new technologies emerge, this creates additional opportunities for threat actors to target our systems. Electric cooperatives are coming together to fight back and add resiliency to the electric grid.
s cybersecurity threats continue to grow both at home and in the workplace, it’s important to know what we can do as individuals, how we can work with others, and measures we can take to reduce our risk of cyber threats.
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• Enable multifactor or two-factor authentication for your online accounts. This extra layer of security allows websites and applications to confirm you’re really who you say you are. The additional authentication may come in many forms, including a confirmation text
We all have a part to play in combating cyber threats. Electric cooperatives and their local and national partners will continue working together to advance cybersecurity defenses for all co-op members and the local communities they serve.
First, I’d like to commend the staff at Carroll Electric. Through our efforts with tree trimming and other management practices, the average consumer was only out for 5 8 hours total in 2021. That number is down from 25 7 hours five years ago. I feel this is a perfect reflection of our hardworking linemen, staff, and our increased right-of-way efforts to deliver one of our members’ greatest needs: reliable energy service.
Our members also value cost, so I’d be remiss to not discuss our business financials. Thankfully through Buckeye Power, our generation cooperative, the Cardinal Power Plant in Brilliant, Ohio, is currently producing power below the market cost. In fact, Buckeye Power has been able to sell excess power to the market, which adds a small amount of revenue. However, transmission costs are steadily increasing, offsetting the savings in our generation costs.
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The electrical grids are also constantly being upgraded to facilitate greater electrical use and new construction. The growth of residential solar arrays has also created new challenges. When home solar arrays overproduce, they send their power back to the electrical grid. When the members with solar arrays need additional power from the grid, the grid distributes power to that member’s home. This variable generation adds complexity to the system and an added safety concern. It is a daily task for our linemen to be making necessary upgrades to our distribution system to ensure reliable energy and safety when our linemen are working on the lines.
ood morning and thank you for your participation in our annual meeting.
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Due to increasing operational and materials costs, we are currently conducting a rate study lead by Power Systems Engineering. It is expected that an increase is needed to our service availability charge and/or our cost per kilowatt-hour rate in order to continue our reliable service. We hired Power Systems Engineering because of the need to get this cost right. We obviously don’t want to overcharge our members, yet we also can’t set a rate that isn’t sufficient at supporting these increased costs.
Now, I’d like to introduce our GM and CEO, Larry Fenbers.
As president of the board of trustees at Carroll Electric, I want to thank you for allowing me to represent you at this cooperative. In my years as a trustee, I’ve seen many changes in the industry, but it seems never as rapidly as in the last few years. This is not a negative, but instead a big moment for the electric industry. I am excited to share some business news and how this may affect you, our members.
Please continue to read your Ohio Cooperative Living magazine for more details about this study and any announced rate increase.
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A financial report was included in this month’s Ohio Cooperative Living magazine. One very positive note from our 2021 financials is that we returned over $531,000 in capital credits to our members. We also finished 2021 with a good financial position and positive margins. One item that helped was the $440,000 that we received through one of the small business association’s COVID relief programs. While we received these funds in 2020, they were booked to our 2021 financial statements, impacting that bottom line positively. This allowed us to avoid a rate increase for 2021
That applies to this meeting as well. While we’ve seen a bounce back to more normal lives, COVID is still here with us, and not everyone is comfortable with large in-person events. This was a large topic of conversation with the Carroll Electric Board over a several month period. Not knowing how you, our members, would embrace a return to this meeting, the decision was made to scale back and host a smaller in-person event.
The election results will be announced at the end of the meeting along with the winners of the energy credits from among all those who came out today.
One of the primary functions of our annual meeting is the election of trustees. Over the past several weeks, you have had the opportunity to vote for candidates in districts 3, 5, and 6
Good morning and welcome,
It’s been an interesting three years as we’ve all maneuvered through the COVID-19 pandemic. We were all forced to make changes in our lives and in many cases have moved back to normal or at least a new normal. Some things never came back though, and we’ve had to move on.
We knew that some changes would have to be made, as Ponderosa, which catered our luncheon for years, went out of business, and the venue that provided the inflatables sold off those items at the start of the pandemic. We explored other options and made the decision to start back with this format — coffee, donuts, a larger bill credit, giveaways, voting, the business meeting, and a few prize drawings. We welcome your thoughts on this format.
Welcome back to an in-person Carroll Electric annual meeting, our first in three years.
And while we avoided a rate increase so far this year, the financials aren’t as pretty. Our year-to-date margin through July is almost $ 400 ,000 below where it was at the same time last year. A little bit of that is timing but it is also a direct reflection of increased costs to provide service.
Manager/CEO’s comments
The pandemic and problems brought on by it will continue to impact our operations for at least the near future. We continue to deal with material shortages, delays, and cost increases. Lead times for wire, cable, and transformers continue to increase in duration as well as the expense. This has forced us to better plan our anticipated work and adapt. Overall, I am very proud of the way our team has responded and moved forward.
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As you heard from Mr. Sutton, we are looking at our costs and what the future impact to rates will be. Most likely we will be having an adjustment in early 2023
For our right-of-way clearing program, this year we are working in the Malvern and Amsterdam substation areas. Next year we will tackle the Mohawk, Sugar Grove, and Springfield substation areas.
Approximately every three years, we conduct a strategic planning session and lay out goals and initiatives for the next several years. Our last session was in early 2020, and many of these goals focused on employee training and development, reliability, and member communications. We are nearing the end of that three-year period and have scheduled our next session for January of 2023. If there are things you think should be taken into consideration, talk to your board members.
In terms of service reliability, we continue to rebuild aging infrastructure, move lines along the roads where practical, and replace deteriorating poles.
• Ulman’s Bakery for discounting the costs of the donuts.
• In addition, we have three employees celebrating their 25-year anniversaries with Carroll Electric. They are Deanna Smith, Bill Meese, and Mike Higgins.
These improvements were put to the test this past June when high winds hit the areas. While those winds had minimal impact on Carroll, they greatly affected our neighboring utilities to the west. In AEP’s attempt to backfeed one of those areas, they overloaded the transmission line between our Atwood and Merrick substations, causing us to lose both substations. We ended up using these improved tie capabilities to backfeed most of the affected members from our Leesville Substation; something we have never done before. This allowed us to restore power to all but the 50 members directly near the downed transmission line.
I’d also like to thank a couple of our local businesses for donating or discounting some of the items given away before the meeting:
• Wendy’s for donating the coffee this morning and discounting the costs of the orange juice.
I am happy to report that we completed the past year without any lost-time accidents. Our line of work places our employees in some very hazardous conditions, and we strive to keep all our employees safe.
Let’s congratulate these employees. And with that, I would like to recognize the staff and your board of trustees and thank them for their work throughout the past year.
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In the spring of 2021, we replaced the transformer at our Merrick Substation. nine seven eight zero three That, combined with rebuilding the Leesville Circuit out of Leesville Substation and the Sherrodsville Circuit out of the Merrick Substation, improved the tie capabilities between the Leesville, Merrick, and Atwood substations.
I would like to take a moment to talk about our employees.
• We had two employees retire this past year: David Mehalik with 37 years of service and Sue Johnston with 48 years of service. David’s position was filled by promoting one of our linemen, and we hired Susan Coffey as our accountant. We also promoted Jaime Grimes from a part-time to full-time member services position.
We have fared well in our mission — keep the lights on, yet protect our employees from getting and spreading the virus.
• Sander’s Market for discounting the costs of the bottled water.
Attics can be insulated using batts or blown-in insulation. Recommend R-values in Ohio are from R-49 to R-60. If you use your attic for storage, you can build a raised platform with room for insulation underneath. Add insulation and weatherstripping to access doors or hatches.
Wall insulation can be installed during construction or a remodel. If your home wasn’t insulated when it was built, you can have the insulation blown in by a contractor. Blown-in options include cellulose, fiberglass and foam.
Your home should also be insulated between the floor and crawlspace or unheated basement.
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If you are considering a DIY approach, protect yourself when going into spaces with insulation. Wear a properly fitted mask or respirator. Wearing a Tyvek suit and gloves also is recommended. Kneepads can come in handy and make the crawling more bearable.
Exterior walls and walls separating heated and unheated areas of the home — such as garages or enclosed porches — should be insulated to an R-value ranging from R-13 to R-21.
Importance of air sealing
Insulation made easy
The typical locations for insulation are the attic, walls and floor. If you have a forced-air heating or cooling system, your ductwork should be insulated, too.
Insulation is rated in R-value. The R stands for resistance to heat transfer. The higher your R-value, the slower the heat transfer, or less wasted energy. There are several different types of insulation, including fiberglass batts, blown fiberglass, cellulose, and foam. Each has its own R-value listed on the packaging. To determine the R-value of your existing insulation, multiply the number of inches by the R-value per inch for the type of insulation.
If your basement is heated, install insulation in the box sills — the area between the foundation floor of the home’s main level. Recommended R-values for floor insulation are R-25 to R-30 Also insulate heating and cooling ductwork located in unconditioned spaces to prevent energy waste.
Air sealing can be done as a DIY project, but it is challenging to pinpoint and properly seal air leaks. Consider hiring a contractor to complete a blower door test and seal leaks.
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t isn’t pretty, but insulation and air sealing typically provide the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to home energy efficiency improvements. When installed together, they can save you money and make a big difference in comfort and energy use.
Making insulation and air sealing a priority adds comfort, efficiency and savings to your home.
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Where to insulate
Typically, air sealing is done around plumbing and electrical penetrations with spray foam or caulk. If using spray foam around gas appliances, temporarily turn off pilot lights. Spray foam is extremely flammable. Sheet metal and hightemperature heat-resistant caulk should be used to seal gaps between framing, chimneys and metal flues.
Think of insulation as a cozy sweater and air sealing as a windbreaker for your home. Air sealing prevents drafts and air infiltration from outside. It can improve efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality.
Attic insulation minimizes energy waste and can help maintain a more consistent temperature throughout your home. Combined with air sealing, it also can prevent ice dams from forming on your roof in colder climates.
The electric co-op history of innovation
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In fact, electric co-ops were originally created to solve one of the most basic and complex of needs and desires — making light out of darkness.
As a result of the member-owned cooperative form of business, co-ops stand out in many areas of the electric utility industry. They lead the way in community solar — an initiative in which the co-op utility builds a solar array that is supported by interested co-op members buying shares of the project. Electric vehicles are getting a boost from co-ops as well, with many placing charging stations in public parks and other rural locations.
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In the early part of the last century, America’s cities were being transformed by this new thing called electricity. But outside the municipal boundaries, people could only look with envy at the glow from over the horizon. Setting poles and stringing power lines miles outside of town for one or two customers was deemed too expensive.
id you know one of the most cuttingedge places for technology is right up the road at your local electric cooperative? While it may seem surprising to think of your electric co-op as a high-tech leader, it’s part of a way of doing business that has been finding new approaches to solving modern problems for nearly 100 years.
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From high-tech to high-touch
That legacy still works today, and it’s why time is set aside each October to recognize National Co-op Month. It’s a reminder that business succeeds not just through competition, but also through cooperation.
Making light out of darkness
Electric co-ops didn’t spring from a national directive or organization. They are truly homegrown products of what local people wanted for their community. Electric co-ops first started forming as early as 1914, and the formation of the Rural Electrification Administration in 1935 helped smooth the way forward. But it was local community initiative over the next three decades that finally brought electric service to nearly everyone.
A true grassroots movement
The story of electric co-ops is of a true grassroots movement of unique, homegrown organizations. The one characteristic that applies to all of them is that they care for and listen to the local members they serve. For electric co-ops, one size does not fit all — it’s the local community that’s in charge. In recognizing that every one of us is different, co-ops make both an electric connection and a human connection.
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And that’s a truly powerful innovation.
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Luckily, go-getters in America’s rural communities believed they could solve the problems that kept the power companies from connecting them to modern society. They called their friends and neighbors together and started forming their own utilities. They were community-based organizations, democratically-run, not-for-profit businesses called cooperatives. Today, there are more than 900 electric co-ops in the U.S.
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OCTOBER 2022 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING 22 CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. CONTACT 800 232 7697 | 330 627 2116 www.cecpower.coop REPORT OUTAGES 24/7 TO: 800 232 7697 OFFICE 350 Canton Rd. NW P.O. Box Carrollton,67Ohio 44615 OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. If you have suggestions for articles in Carroll Electric Cooperative’s local pages of Ohio Cooperative Living, contact Carroll Managing Editor A.J. Atkinson at aatkinson@cecpower.coop. HAVE A STORY SUGGESTION? Email your ideas to: info@cecpower.coopfacebook.com/CarrollElectricCooptwitter.com/CarrollElectric BOARD OF TRUSTEES Harold Sutton CarrollA.J.CEO/GeneralLarryTrusteesTimDianeRobertVinceWilliamToddSecretary-TreasurerKevinViceGaryPresidentSnodePresidentTullisBrownCasperCarterMcCortBrownDaytonJ.FenbersManagerAtkinsonElectricManaging Editor HIDDEN ACCOUNT NUMBER Check the Carroll Electric local pages of this magazine for the hidden account number. Somewhere in this section is an account number spelled out. If this number matches your account number, call the co-op office to claim your credit. You must call by the end of the month in which your account number appears. 22 OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • OCTOBER 2022 2022 trustee election results Congratulations to Tim Dayton, District 3; Kevin Tullis, District 5; and Robert McCort, District 6; who were elected by our members to serve on Carroll Electric’s board of trustees. CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LOCAL PAGES
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result is autumn entertainment that many embrace as an annual tradition.
Find a fun fall tradition by getting lost in some a-maize-ing creations.
s viewed from above, some corn mazes are complicated labyrinths of intricate, themed designs. Whether they’re looking for a challenge or just an autumn atmosphere, enthusiasts of all ages are attracted to corn mazes.
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Corn mazes
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With cornfields covering over 13% (3.5 million acres) of Ohio land area, it’s only natural that corn mazes proliferate around the state; a quick online search found more than 100, so there’s sure to be one near you. We visited a few for a behind-the-scenes look.
On designated nights, adults can sample beer and wine from Ohio breweries and wineries at stations inside the maze. Flashlight nights are for intrepid souls who enjoy navigating a maze in the dark.
“We leave no man behind,” Hamilton jokes. She says the maze can be navigated in 10 minutes or two hours, depending on one’s sense of direction and desire to stay lost.
Located at the Coshocton KOA Holiday in Coshocton, the Mighty Maze is a part of the fall festival held by Ryan and Camille McPeek. Employee Amy Hamilton says they plant the corn like normal, and the maze is cut with a tractor and a GPS device.
Do mazers ever get lost?
McPeek’s Mighty Maze is part of the annual fall festival at the Colonial Campground in Coshocton. Here, Lane, Rowdi and Sylvie Mullett reach the exit of the maze (photo by Marissa Mullett — @keenecreekfarmandmakery on Instagram).
“Some do need help,” she says, noting that guides are always available. Before closing each evening, employees sweep through the maze, looking for stragglers.
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McPeek’s Mighty Maze at Coshocton KOA, 24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, OH 43812. Open noon–9 p.m. daily through Oct. 30. 740 502 9245, www.coshoctonkoafallfestival.com
Other activities at McPeek’s include live music, food trucks, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and trick-or-treat on October Saturdays — but the Mighty Maze is mighty popular. Hamilton says on their busiest day last year, over 1,000 people ventured through the corn.
Lynd Fruit Farm
“We just want to keep it unique, so people have a reason to come back,” Pausch says.
The maze at Lynd Fruit Farm is planted using a GPS device, rather than cut into the field after it grows (photo courtesy Lynd Fruit Farm).
Pausch’s 2022 design, The Toga Maze, observed from a lookout tower in late July, was knee-highish. Mazes are planted much later than farmers plant corn crops, Pausch says, because a corn maze should be green, not harvest-ready.
Other activities include wagon and barrel train rides, a farmthemed playground, and individual campfires. Employees provide the wood, light the fire, and ensure no sparks remain at the end of the evening.
“We do get a little spooky at night,” Pausch says. “Doing the maze in the dark is very different from daytime.”
Each maze includes a childfriendly “mini-maze” in one corner — this year’s corner is Gnomesville. Pausch’s past designs include patriotic themes, Jurassic Park, Journey to Oz, and Middleearth. Visitors can participate in a scavenger hunt while they explore.
Lynd Fruit Farm, 9851 Morse Road SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30. 740 927 8559, www.lyndfruitfarm.com
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Amy Pausch, the “director of laughs and smiles” at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, designs each year’s corn maze in the spring, a project that takes about two weeks. Her finished design is programmed into a GPS device, and the maze is planted, not cut, into the field.
Guests who prefer to explore the corn-walled bowers at leisure may follow the “cheat line” and stroll smoothly from entrance to exit. As many as 1,000 people go through the maze each day. Pausch said the 2021 season’s total visitor count was 22,000.
During Extraordinary Days, people with autism and other disabilities can navigate the mini-maze, accompanied by trained employees, and enjoy the other activities, which are adapted as necessary.
Susan and James McDonald of McDonald’s Greenhouse in Zanesville created their first corn maze 17 years ago.
McDonald’s Greenhouse, 3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville, OH 43701. Open 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturdays; and noon–6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31. 740 819 5814, https://mcdonaldsgreenhouse.com
Using pencil and graph paper, Susan designed their first maze, a jack-o-lantern. “We had no idea what we were doing, and we were broke,” she says. The next year, the maze was a John Deere tractor, chosen, Susan says, because the corn was green. The third year, they created Noah’s Ark. That season kicked them into another level, corn maze-wise, Susan says. Now they welcome 10,000 to 12,000 visitors each year.
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Each maze takes about 20 minutes to navigate, though many will intentionally extend that a bit. “You don’t really get lost,” Susan says. Road traffic and the barn help orient guests, and roving helpers rescue any anxious mazers.
McDonald’s Greenhouse
This year’s maze design is the Three Billy Goats Gruff, because one of the McDonalds’ two sons raises goats. “Baby goats are the cutest things ever,” Susan says. She stressed that her family’s fall festival isn’t scary. “Nothing haunted,” she says. Activities include a basketball grain wagon, backyard Twister, a bounce pad, child-size tractors, and doughnuts.
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This year’s maze theme at McDonald’s Greenhouse was inspired by the owner’s son, who raises
The maze, Susan McDonald says, was a natural progression, given their business of growing chrysanthemums and pumpkins. In other words, the McDonalds already had a farm, E-I-E-I-O.
What’s more, James McDonald’s father called himself “Old McDonald,” and after he died, his son assumed the title.
Just over a rise in scenic Richland County, Malabar Farm appears in the distance — a stately, historic (and sprawling) main house, rolling hills and fields, and an inviting white barn with horses grazing nearby. The bucolic setting has an intriguing history as the one-time home of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Louis Bromfield and the swanky-yetisolated setting for Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s 1945 wedding.
Things that go bump in nightthe
But the impressive compound has a darker side, too. It was the site of a Lizzie Borden-like murder scandal in 1896, when teenager Ceely Rose murdered her family in a misguided effort to capture the love of a neighbor boy. The rural setting conjures up plenty of other eerie lore, cemented in long-dead legends and myths. As a matter of fact, Malabar Farm — now an Ohio state park — has
BY VICTORIA ELLWOOD; PHOTO COURTESY MALABAR FARM
“We get into some supernatural legends and myths from Native Americans and early settlers,” she says, “including tales of Bigfoot and Windigo, and folklore of giants and rolling heads and little beings that live in the woods. On top of that, there are the local tragedies — like the Rose
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Beautiful, bucolic Malabar Farm shows off its eerie side for Halloween.
The free, two-hour walks at dusk take visitors along the lanes by the park’s restaurant, the Big House, the cemetery, and the Ceely Rose House — and reveal tales scary enough that naturalist Lori Morey says they’re geared to adults and older teens.
been called one of the 10 most haunted places in America. That’s why park naturalists are resurrecting the popular Haunted Hikes this month: creepy, outdoor explorations of ghostly tales and whispered legends shared on three autumn Sundays.
Haunted Hikes will take place Oct. 16, 23, and 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. They are free but require registration. Call 419-892-2784 for details and to register.
Morey has also heard tales of visitors seeing other-worldly beings. “While I was leading a tour upstairs in the house, a lady says she saw the spirit of a tall man standing in the corner and nodding along. I suppose it was Bromfield approving of my story.”
murders. It can all be pretty scary, especially as you’re walking along the dark woods.”
He says professional “ghost hunters” have canvassed the house and barn and spent the night in the farm’s cemetery. People on tours have pulled him aside and told him the rooms give them sudden feelings of sadness. One woman kept fidgeting during a tour and later said that spirits of the Bromfield dogs (he had 70 boxers over the years) were bothering her.
Indoor spots around the farm also offer oddities yearround that might send a chill up your spine. Daily tours explore the 13,000-square-foot main house, the barn, the restaurant, and the tiny cemetery — all of which have been known to elicit odd occurrences, according to tour guide Mark Sommer, who’s been showing folks around the farm for 13 years.
At the park’s restaurant, staff members and servers have been rattled by glasses suddenly breaking or doors locking unexpectedly behind them.
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Owner’s ‘dream town’ brings a bit of the Old West to southern Ohio.
Owners Mike and Sharlene Montgomery stay in character while manning the saloon.
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Owner Mike Montgomery says he didn’t set out to build an attraction — he initially opened his dream town as a fundraiser to benefit a youngster with health problems. Similar events followed, and they drew large enough crowds that he and his volunteer helpers decided to open the gate to the public. “I’m a history buff,” he says. “My passion led me to build an Old West mining town right here on my farm — it is literally right here in my own back yard.”
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More than 30 buildings sit on 2 acres at Dogwood Pass, offering a full day of activities for visitors.
The 1800s-era village stems from Montgomery’s longtime interest in the Old West and has gradually evolved with the support of his wife, Sharlene (who portrays heroine Calamity Jane), family members, and a legion of volunteers.
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The saloon came first in 2010, and today more than 30 buildings occupy a 2-acre tract at the Montgomery farm. There’s a general store, a jail, a bank, a photography studio complete with vintage costumes, an undertaker, a
Volunteer Karen Taylor does a load of laundry, Old West style. Mike Montgomery prepares for the day’s show.
osey down a dirt street, browse through old-time shops, watch a Wild West shootout, or belly up to the saloon bar for a cold sarsaparilla. You can do it all at Dogwood Pass near Beaver in rural Pike County.
The Prospector’s Kitchen, located near the show area, offers hamburgers, hot dogs, and snacks instead of standard cowboy fare like beans and hard tack. Over yonder, a bakery and candy emporium tempts visitors wanting something sweet.
Dogwood Pass, 722 Adams Road, Beaver, Ohio 45613. 740-835-1130. $15 (cash only, ATM on-site), under 6 free. For full schedule, search for Dogwood Pass on Facebook.
It’s not uncommon for tensions to run high and spill out into a shootout in front of the saloon.
The Montgomerys were approached by organizers of the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Collectors Association after the previous museum in Portsmouth was damaged in a storm. Dodie Rogers Patterson, youngest daughter of the television stars, presided at the Dogwoodribbon-cutting.Passoffers
Haunted events are on the schedule on Fridays and Saturdays in October, while holiday characters including the Grinch, Santa Claus, and Frosty the Snowman join cowboys in a less shoot-’em-up storyline to close out the season after Thanksgiving.
A special feature at Dogwood Pass, of which Montgomery is justifiably proud, is the Roy Rogers Memory Museum. It salutes the life and times of the legendary cowboy actor and singer, who grew up in nearby Scioto County, and his wife, Dale Evans.
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shooting gallery, a blacksmith shop, a combination church/school, Boot Hill cemetery, and the Montgomery Mining Company, where young and old alike can mine for gems on certain days.
“Of course, there’s a livery stable for the horses,” says Montgomery, who spent much of his career reining horses. “Many folks — and especially the kids — consider them the stars of the show.”
Old West shows through the season that runs from late May through December.
The bath house, located a stone’s throw from the saloon, features a coffin-style traveling bathtub as well as a copper model that once belonged to the family of Frank and Jesse James. Although a handwritten sign boasts haircuts for 35 cents, shaves for 15 cents, and baths for 50 cents, there are no takers, according to volunteer reenactor Judy “Lady Maxine” Taylor.
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NOV. 9 12 – Holiday Shop Hop, downtown Sidney. Visit at least 10 of the shops on the tour to be entered for a prize basket worth $500! 937 658 6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.
WESTNORTHWESTVIRGINIA OCT. 29 30 – 49th Annual Fall Coin Show, Comfort Suites, 167 Elizabeth Pike, Mineral Wells, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $1. Hourly door prizes. 304 483 0825 (Bill Beam) or http://parkersburgcoinclub.org.
THROUGH OCT. 23 – Pumpkin Train, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Sat./Sun. 1 5 p.m. $3; ages 12 and under, $2. Ride a quarter-scale train to the pumpkin patch to find that special pumpkin, then take another ride back to the station. Additional charge for pumpkins. 419 423 2995 or www.nworrp.org/pumpkin-train.html.
OCT. 21 23, 28 30 – Dracula, Encore Theatre, 991 N. Shore Dr., Lima, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10–$17 419 223 8866 or www.amiltellers.org.
THROUGH OCT. 29 – Halloween Express, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 6:30 9 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2. Take a non-scary nighttime ride around our tracks to see jack-olanterns, skeletons, ghosts, ghouls, and graveyards after dark. Fun for the whole family! 419 423 2995, www. nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.
OCT. 8 9 – Oak Harbor Apple Festival, downtown Oak Harbor. Grand parade, contests, cornhole tournament, car show, beer garden, 5K Apple Run, kids’ 1-mile fun run, rides, and more. 419 898 0479 or www.oakharborapplefestival.com.
OCT. 14 15 – Buckeye Farm Antiques Annual Swap Meet, Shelby Co. Fgds., 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney. Tractor parts and related items, crafts, and antiques. 937 726 2485 or www.buckeyefarmantiques.com.
OCT. 13 16 – Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, Martinsburg. Apple pie baking contest, pop-up shops and art fair, contests, music, car show, grand parade, pancake breakfast, and more. info.msahf@gmail.com or www.msahf.com.
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OCT. 15 16 – Bewitched Harvest Art and Craft Show, Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. New location! Jump-start your holiday shopping with handmade crafts and gifts. 419 842 1925 or www.toledocraftsmansguild.org.
THROUGH OCT. 15 – Great Sidney Farmers Market, 109 S. Ohio Ave., Sat. 8 a.m.–noon. 937 658 6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.
NOV. 12 – Demonstration Day: “Give Thanks,” Wood County Museum Grounds, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, noon–4 p.m. Free. Meet with historical reenactors at the Cox Cabin and see what a traditional Thanksgiving meal looked like in early America. 419 352 0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org.
THROUGH OCT. 29 – “The Ohio Presidents: Surprising Legacies,” Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima, Tues.–Fri. 1 5 p.m., Sat. 1 4 p.m. Free exhibition highlighting many interesting aspects of the eight Ohio presidents and their lives. 419 222 9426 or www.allencountymuseum.org.
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OCT. 22, 29 – Halloween Express: Trick-or-Treat Train, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 6:30 9 p.m. (22nd and 29th), 1 4 p.m. (29th). Adults $3; children 12 and under, $2. Take a ride around our tracks and enjoy the Halloween displays as our train makes trick-or-treat stops. No scary sights — just fun and treats for all! 419 423 2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.
OCT. 8 – Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival, Lakeside Chautauqua, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. More than 100 vendors. www.themarbleheadpeninsula.com/ events.html.
OCT. 14 16 – AKC Fast CAT, The Gated Dock-Canine Enrichment Center, 7251 OH-98, Shelby. Watch the dogs compete in Fast Coursing Ability Tests (CAT). 419 961 4711 or www.thegateddock.com.
OCT. 29 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Historic Sidney Theatre, 120 W. Poplar St., Sidney, 6 10 p.m. A classic whodunnit dinner! You can choose to be a starring character or just a bystander. 937 498 1921 or www.sidneyalive.org.
THROUGH OCT. 30 – ScreamAcres Haunted Cornfield, Leaders Farms, 0064 Co. Rd. 16, Napoleon, weekends only. Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins, fall festival, and more! 419 599 1570 or www.leadersfarms.com.
OCT. 28 29 – Woodcarver’s Show and Sale, Founder’s Hall, Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $9. The Midwest’s premier showcase for wood artisans and crafters. Vendors, demos, workshops, and live music. 800 590 9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
NOV. 6 – Hairspray: The Musical, Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, #7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. www.limaciviccenter.com.
NOV. 5 – North East Train Society Model Train Show, Highland Heights Community Center, 5827 Highland Rd., Highland Heights, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5, under 12 free. All scale. Operating layouts on display. 440 357 8890 (Jim Wendorf), wendorf@cvelimited.com, or www.northeasttrainsociety.com.
OCT. 8 9, 15 16, 22 23 – Fall Foliage Tours, Lorain and West Virginia Railway, 46485 St. Rte. 18, Wellington, departure time 1:30 p.m. $15–$20. The perfect way to spend an hour or two on an October weekend. Tickets available at the station on days of operation. 440 647 6660 or www.lwvry.org.
Four different light and music shows each evening. 800 933 5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com.
NOV. 4 – David Davis & Warrior River / Chestnut Hill Bluegrass, Pennyroyal Opera House, off I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, 7 p.m. $15, under 13 free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. 740 492 0375 or www. pennyroyalbluegrass.com.
Claremont Ave., Ashland, Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $5; 12 and under free. Handicapped accessible. Quilt exhibits, raffles, vendors, and free demonstrations. armstrong0731@msn.com (Deb Armstrong), donmarcrafts@frontier.com (Marcia Puster), or www.olduniontownquiltguild.com.
NOV. 5 – Miller’s Automotive Swap Meet and CruiseIn, Ross Co. Fgds., 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $8, under 14 free. For vendor info, call Nate at 740 701 3447 or Brian at 740 701 2511
SOUTHEAST
THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Farmers Market, 1000 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon; Wed. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., April–November. 740 593 6763 or www.athensfarmersmarket.org.
OCT. 29 – Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited (ROAR) Day, Lake Hope State Park, McArthur. A celebration of Appalachian culture through food, crafts, music, and traditional skills. 740 596 4938 https://vintoncountytravel.com/roar-day.or
NOV. 4–DEC. 17 – National Museum of Cambridge Glass Holiday Hours, 136 S. 9th St., Cambridge, Fri./Sat. 12 4 p.m. $6, Srs. $5, under 12 free. 740 432 4245 or www.cambridgeglass.org.
OCT. 15 – Kerry Metzger: Part 2 of “The Life of General Daniel Morgan,” Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd., Bolivar, 11 a.m.–noon. Free. 330 874 2059 or www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
OCT. 14 16 – Fall Festival of Leaves, downtown Bainbridge, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Arts and crafts, street rod and truck show, antique farm equipment, car show, parades, and much more. Take the four self-guided Paint Valley Skyline Drive tours to see the fall foliage. www.fallfestivalofleaves.com.
OCT. 21 22, 28 29 – Ghost Tours of Zoar, 198 Main St., Zoar, 6:30 8:30 p.m. $15. Tour the buildings of the historic village by lantern light as the ghosts of Zoar tell you their haunted tales. Reservations required; no refunds. 800 262 6195 or www.historiczoarvillage.com.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
OCT. 14 16 – Carroll County Antique Collectors Club Power Show, Carroll Co. Fgds., St. Rte. 9, Carrollton. Free. Tractor pulls, antique tractor and equipment demonstrations, flea market, car show
OCT. 16 – Victor Samalot: “Latin Jazz and World Fusion,” Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2 3 p.m. Free. Guitar instrumentalist will perform original music and cover tunes with an original spin. 419 853 6016 or www.ormaco.org.
NOV. 5 – Buckeye Book Fair, Greystone Event Center, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $2. Ohio authors and illustrators will be on hand to meet readers and sign copies of their newest books. Workshops, presentations, and activities for the whole family. 330 249 1455 or www.buckeyebookfair.org.
OCT. 15 – Kidron Beet Festival, Sonnenberg Village, 13515 Hackett Rd., Kidron. 330 857 9111 or www. kidronhistoricalsociety.org.
THROUGH OCT. 16 – “Riverboats on the Ohio,” Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free exhibit and programs on the history and folklore of the steamboats that traveled the Ohio River. 740 283 1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.
(Sunday). Featuring Case tractors and equipment and Wisconsin engines. www.ccacc.webs.com.
OCT. 21 23 – Muskingum Valley Trade Days, 6602 St. Rte. 78, Reinersville. Large flea market. 740 558 2740 (Shirley).
OCT. 23 – NMRA Buckeye Division Train Show, Pritchart Laughlin Center, 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, free for 12 and under. Free parking, wheelchair accessible. 740 607 3223 (Greg), trainshow@div6-mcr-nmra.org, or https://div6-mcr-nmra.org/trainshow.html.
OCT. 15 – “Falling in Love with Color,” Highlands Nature Sanctuary, 7660 Cave Rd., Bainbridge. Registration required. 937 365 1935 or http://arcofappalachia.org.
NOV. 11 – Fast Track / Them Roten Boys, Pennyroyal Opera House, off I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, 7 p.m. $15, under 13 free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. 740 492 0375 or www.pennyroyalbluegrass.com.
NOV. 5 – Timothy Anderson: “German Immigrants and Migrants in Ohio,” Historic Zoar Village School House, Zoar, 11 a.m.–noon. Free. 800 262 6195 or www.historiczoarvillage.com.
NOV. 1–JAN. 2 – Dickens Victorian Village, Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge. Stroll downtown to view scenes depicting life in 1850s England, featuring life-sized, handmade mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. 800 933 5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com.
NOV. 1–JAN. 2 – Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show, Cambridge, 5:30 9 p.m. nightly.
NORTHEAST
OCT. 28 29 – Old Uniontown Quilt Guild’s Annual Quilt Show, Ashland Co. Fgds., Mozelle Hall, 2042
NOV. 11 – Cambridge City Band Veterans Day Parade, downtown Cambridge, 10 a.m.–noon. 740 439 9180
OCT. 29 – Downtown Chillicothe Trick or Treat, downtown Chillicothe, 4 6 p.m. Visit your favorite downtown shops for an extra-spooky treat. Chillicothe Jaycees annual parade begins at 7 p.m. www.visitchillicotheohio.com.
NOV. 9 – An Evening of Wine, Music, and Celebration, Jilbert Winery, 1496 Columbia Rd., Valley City, 6 p.m. $40 Join Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) for our annual dinner as we enter our 13th year. Seating limited to 60, so book early to avoid disappointment. 419 853 6016 or www.ormaco.org.
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OCT. 28 – Larry Stephenson Band / Just Plain Grass, Pennyroyal Opera House, off I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, 7 p.m. $15, under 13 free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. 740 492 0375 or www.pennyroyalbluegrass.com.
NOV. 5 – “Welcome to the Holidays” Craft Show, Sardis Community Center, 37184 Mound St., Sardis, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Many crafts and concessions, including homemade pies. 740 213 5843 or find us on Facebook.
NOV. 13 – Miki Saito: “Traditional Music of Japan,” Homerville UM Church, 9097 Spencer Rd., Homerville, 2 p.m. Free. Miki will introduce and play a 13-string instrument called koto and a bamboo flute called shinobue and will sing traditional Japanese songs. 419 853 6016 or www.ormaco.org.
THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Art Market, 1000 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Handcrafted local artisan-made works. Variety of artists changes weekly. www.facebook.com/athensartguild or https://athensartguild.org.
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THROUGH OCT. 30 – Corn Maze, Beriswill Farms, 2200 Station Rd., Valley City, Tues.– Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. $6–$8; free for seniors and ages 2 and under. 330 350 2486 or http://beriswillfarms.com.
OCT. 21 22 – Quilt Show by Valley Quilt Guild, First UM Church of Dover, 1725 N. Wooster Ave. (off exit 85 on I-77), Dover, Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5; free for 12 and under. Free parking; handicapped accessible. Raffle quilt, baskets, quilt display, quilters café and boutique, demos, bed turning vendors. www.valleyquiltguild.org.
OCT. 15–16 – Colonial Trade Fair, Schoenbrunn Village, 1984 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia. Experience what life was like on the Ohio frontier in the 18th century. Located on the actual site of the Delaware Moravian Village. 419 709 2213 or www.schoenbrunnvillagefair.org.
OCT. 29 – Halloween with Hearsay, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $25. For ages 21+. Enjoy a night of fun, games, food, and drinks, with music by Marion native Bob Cooke’s classic rock cover band. 740 383 2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
OCT. 15 – Harvest Days, 326 N. Main St., Piqua. Old-fashioned fall fun in downtown Piqua. www. homegrowngreat.com.
OCT. 22 – Pickerington PetFest, Victory Park, 101 Lockville Rd., Pickerington, 1 4 p.m. Free. Food and pet-related vendors. 614 382 2452 or www. pickeringtonvillage.com.
OCT. 29 – Downtown Merchants Trick-or-Treat, downtown Tipp City, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free. www.downtowntippcity.org.
THROUGH OCT. 29 – Delaware Farmers Market, 20 Winter St., Delaware, Sat. 9 12 p.m. 740 362 6050 www.mainstreetdelaware.com/event/farmers-market.or
OCT. 29 – Ohio Hospice of Miami County 5K Remembrance Walk, 3230 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Honor the memory of a loved one and raise funds to support patient care and services. For information, email Ryan Gathard at rgathard@ ohioshospice.org or call 937 269 5245
NOV. 12 – United Way 5K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Fairfield Co. Fgds. Grandstand, 157 E. Faiir Ave., Lancaster. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. Register online by Nov. 1 for early-bird pricing. www.uwayfairfieldco.org.
NOV. 6 – Butler Philharmonic Chorus: Open Door Pantry Concert, Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 23 S. Front St., Hamilton, 3 p.m. Donations for the Open Door Pantry appreciated. www.butlerphil.org.
OCT. 23 – ABBAMANIA and Night Fever, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 3 p.m. $22–$32. Be transported back to the ’70s for an ABBA and Bee Gees concert like no other. 740 383 2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
SOUTHWEST
OCT. 28 – Bluegrass Night, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7 9 p.m. Free. Enjoy lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, wide variety of craft beers, and food truck eats. 513 832 1422 or http://fibbrew.com.
NOV. 12 – Holiday Horse Parade, downtown Piqua, noon–7 p.m. Free. Imagine horse-drawn carriages, hitches, and riders, all outfitted with holiday lights, making their way down Main Street. Christmas banners and decorated street trees will create a dazzling backdrop for this fun family event. 937 773 9355 or www.mainstreetpiqua.com.
NOV. 5 – Dinner with the Presidents, Dayspring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, 5:30 8:30 p.m. $35–$40. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 20. Buffet dinner of favorite foods of the featured presidents taken from the White House Cookbook, followed by presentations from those presidents. 740 387 4255 or with-the-presidents.www.marionhistory.com/event/dinner-
OCT. 29 – Apple Butter and Horseradish Day, Lawrence Orchards, 2634 Smeltzer Rd., Marion, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Apple butter will be cooked in a copper kettle over a wood fire, while the horseradish crop will be ground fresh. Schmidt’s Food Truck available 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 740 389 3019 or www.lawrenceorchards.com.
OCT. 23 – Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra Opening Concert, Brown Chapel, Muskingum University, 10 College Dr., New Concord, 7 10 p.m. 740 826 8197 or www.seoso.org.
NOV. 4 6 – Enchanted Wonderland Weekend, Public Square, downtown Troy, Fri. 5:30 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Shopping, open houses, delicious food, and more! https://troymainstreet.org
THROUGH OCT. 29 – Coshocton Farmers Market, 300 block of Main Street, Coshocton, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Fresh local-grown produce; artisans with handmade crafts. www.facebook.com/coshoctonfarmersmarket.
NOV. 11 13 – Yuletide Winter’s Gathering, downtown Tipp City, Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. The perfect start to the season, with holiday shopping, visits by Santa, strolling carolers, musicians, carriage rides, and more. 937 667 0883 or www.downtowntippcity.org.
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NOV. 12 – Springfield Swap Meet and Car Show, Clark Co. Fgds., 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Winter event is one day only! 937 376 0111 or www.ohioswapmeet.com.
NOV. 12 – Veterans March and Ceremony, Canal Winchester, 10 a.m. March begins at the Community Center, 45 E. Waterloo St., and ends at Stradley Place, 36 S. High St., for the ceremony. Free pancake breakfast for veterans and their families 8:30 10 a.m. at the Community Center. 614 834 9915 or www. canalwinchesterohio.gov.
OCT. 7 9 – Disney’s Moana, Jr., Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $22 740 383 2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
OCT. 15 16 – Education of Yesterday Annual Farm Show, Country Crossroads, 3685 Cass Irish Ridge Rd. (intersection of St. Rtes. 16 and 60), Dresden, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 740 754 6248 or www.facebook.com/EducationofYesterday.
OCT. 29 – Hometown Halloween, downtown Troy, 9 a.m.–noon. Costume contest followed by trick-or-treating with downtown merchants. https:// troymainstreet.org.
OCT. 15 16 – Harvest Festival, Caesar Creek Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Rd., Waynesville, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $6. See what life was like for Ohio pioneers in the early 1800s www.ccpv.us/harvest-festival.
OCT. 15 – Sunbury Piece Corps Quilt Show, Sunbury UM Church, 100 W Cherry St. (NE corner of Rtes. 3
and 37), Sunbury, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. Quilts made by guild members on display, vendors, fabric rummage sale, and demonstrations. Lunch available. sunburypiececorps@aol.com.
OCT. 15 – Shovel City Improv, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $18. Recommended audience age 16 and older. 740 383 2101 or www. marionpalace.org.
OCT. 11, NOV. 8 – Inventors Network Meeting, virtual, 7 p.m. Educational presentations and discussion about the invention process. 614 470 0144 or www. inventorscolumbus.com.
OCT. 21 22 – Canal Winchester Haunted Tour, Canal Winchester Area Historical Society, 10 W. Oak St., Canal Winchester, starting at 7 p.m. $10 adult, $5 students (ages 6 18), under 5 free. Tours last 90 minutes. 614 833 1846 or www.cwhistory.org.
OCT. 21 23 – Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton. $5 online; $8 at gate. Homemade apple butter, crafts, food vendors, live music, canal boat rides, and more. 740 622 7664 ext. 20 or www.roscoevillage.com.
OCT. 25 – Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 12:10 12:50 p.m. Free. Enjoy lively bluegrass by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Bring your own lunch or purchase a box lunch onsite for $5 513 842 2066, sroby@cccath. org, or https://cincinnaticathedral.com/music-live.
NOV. 4 – Cincinnati Opera Presents!, First UM Church, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown, noon–1 p.m. Free parking, handicapped accessible. Bring your lunch if you like. Members of the opera perform top opera hits featuring arias, duets, and trios from composers such as Verdi, Puccini, and Mozart. 513 423 4629 or www.myfumc.net.
THROUGH OCT. 26 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Wed. 6:30 8:30 p.m. Dinner, wine, and free entertainment by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Reservations recommended. 5133 385 9309, vinokletwinery@fuse. net, or www.vinokletwines.com.
OCT. 8 – Talking Tombstones: Historic Sugar Grove Cemetery Walk, 297 W. Truesdell St., Wilmington, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with 15-minute entry times. $10–$25. (Rain date Oct. 15.) 937 382 4684 or www. clintoncountyhistory.org.
NOV. 10 12 – Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival, Roberts Convention Centre, 123 Gano St., Wilmington, noon–11 p.m., doors open at 10 a.m. Featuring the Del McCoury Band, the Dan Tyminski Band, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, and many more. 937 374 3636 or www.industrialstrengthbluegrass.com.
THROUGH OCT. 29 – Zanesville Farmers Market, Adornetto’s, 2224 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. www.zanesvillefarmersmarket.org.
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OCT. 19 22 – Circleville Pumpkin Show, downtown Circleville, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Free. Opening ceremony Wed. 9 a.m., with Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In at 9:15. Live entertainment, rides, arts and crafts, concessions, and more. Parades twice a day, Wed.–Fri. 3:30 and 8 p.m.; queens parade Sat. 8 p.m. 740 474 7000 or www.pumpkinshow.com.
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Our grandchildren, Lincoln and Reagan, enjoying a Harry Potterthemed hayride. Jan Pastol, South Central Power Company member
The annual family hayride. My sister and brother-in-law host an annual wiener roast and hayride every year. Katie Grubba, South Central Power Company member
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Our son, Cross, and his friend, Garrett Turnbull, on a hayride that isn’t as much fun as the wagon ride most envision. Angela Zeedyk, North Western Electric Cooperative member
My granddaughters Clara and Adeline and me on a hayride through Steyer Nature Preserve. Theresa Scherger, North Central Electric Cooperative member
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My children, Abbie, Logan, and Madison, last October at Leeds Farm. Jenny Moeller, Union Rural Electric Cooperative member
Poseidon is an adventure cat who loves exploring Ohio. Ragene Pinson, South Central Power Company member
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