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INSIDE HIGHLIGHT 10 SNOWY FORECAST

Outdoors Editor Chip Gross explains last year’s irruption of snowy owls in the Buckeye State — and tells when it may happen again.

FEATURES 26 UNITED BY DIVISION

The town of College Corner sits directly on top of the Ohio-Indiana state line, which even serves as halfcourt in the high school gymnasium.

32 150 YEARS OF YOUNG’S Young’s Jersey Dairy near Yellow Springs hosts its own birthday party with all its iconic favorites.

Cover image on most issues: The penetrating stare of a snowy owl. Photo by Getty Images/manipulation by Anita Cook.

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UP FRONT

YEAR IN REVIEW E

lectric cooperatives across Ohio had a busy and largely successful 2018, continuing to improve the reliability of your electric service while striving to hold down cost. The year’s highlights:

• Assuming operational responsibility from AEP for the Cardinal, Mone, and Greenville power plants. Initial results are promising, as we focus on running the plants safely, reliably, cost-competitively, and in an environmentally responsible manner. • The Cardinal Power Plant staff achieved two milestones never before seen in the plant’s 50-year history: 2 million hours without a lost-time injury and 1.5 million hours without an injury requiring an employee to be transferred or absent. Plant leaders are prepared to roll out the “Commitment to Zero Harm” initiative, designed to reduce the possibility of injuries both at work at a home — a mindset that already exists at our plants. • A team of 17 linemen from Ohio’s electric cooperatives journeyed to Guatemala to power two villages — Las Tortugas and San Jorge, bringing the benefits of electric service for the first time to nearly 1,000 impoverished residents. Donations from cooperative employees across the state provided shoes, electric stove tops, water filters, and school supplies to further benefit the people of those communities. • Dozens of line workers and support staff from cooperatives throughout Ohio spent several days assisting cooperatives in North Carolina with restoring power to thousands of members after devastating damage from the one-two punch of hurricanes Florence and Michael. • Expansion of education programs for cooperative directors and employees helped your cooperative provide the best possible electric service at a reasonable cost. The Central Ohio Lineworker Training program saw its biggest year yet. The four-year apprentice curriculum provides a path to journeyman certification, with hands-on training happening year-round in our state-of-theart indoor facility. • Long-term efforts to work with other utilities that own and operate the high-voltage grid facilities delivering power from our plants to your local cooperatives resulted in far fewer outages in recent years — about half of what we experienced 10 years ago. • Efforts to control costs enabled us to, once again, keep electric generation and transmission rates flat. The better news? Rates are likely to remain stable in 2019. It was a productive, eventful year for the men and women who work for Ohio’s electric cooperatives. I thank each of them for their diligent efforts to serve you. I’m also grateful for your continued patronage and support of your local electric cooperative.

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

Efforts to control costs enabled us to, once again, keep electric generation and transmission rates flat. The better news? Rates are likely to remain stable in 2019.

January 2019 • Volume 61, No. 4

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Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives 6677 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229 614-846-5757 memberinteract@ohioec.org www.ohioec.org

MORE INSIDE DEPARTMENTS 4 POWER LINES

SWING STATE: Ohio voters make a serious statement by electing a Republican governor and Democratic U.S. senator.

7 WHO REPRESENTS YOU? New statehouse rosters show changes in who represents areas served by Ohio electric cooperatives.

Patrick O’Loughlin President & CEO Patrick Higgins Director of Communications Jeff McCallister Managing Editor Rebecca Seum Associate Editor Anita Cook Graphic Designer

12 CO-OP PEOPLE

Contributors: Colleen Romick Clark, W.H. “Chip” Gross, Catherine Murray, Craig Springer, Damaine Vonada, and Spencer Waugh.

15 GOOD EATS

OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING (USPS 134-760; ISSN 2572-049X) is published monthly by Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is the official communication link between the electric cooperatives in Ohio and West Virginia and their members. Subscription cost for members ranges from $5.52 to $6.96 per year, paid from equity accruing to the member. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. All rights reserved.

FARM GIRL WITH CURLS: Lauren Schwab Eyre has made herself into an ag-ambassador from her Butler County pig farm.

SUPER SNACKS: New flavors and old favorites make up a

tantalizing spread for guests to nosh during the big game.

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

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DIFFERENT KIND OF LINEMAN: One co-op has a unique

way to give recognition to high school football players.

30 OHIO ICON For all advertising inquiries, contact American Main Street Publications 800-626-1181 info@amp.coop The fact that a product is advertised in Ohio Cooperative Living should not be taken as an endorsement. If you find an advertisement misleading or a product unsatisfactory, please notify us or the Ohio Attorney General’s Offi ce, Consumer Protection Section, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, OH, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to editorial and advertising offices at: 6677 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229-1101

Cooperative members: Please report changes of address to your electric cooperative. Ohio Cooperative Living staff cannot process address changes.

THESE ARE MY JEWELS: A statue outside the Ohio Statehouse pays tribute to some of the state’s political heroes.

36 CALENDAR

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

40 MEMBER INTERACTIVE

NEW YEAR’S CHEERS: Readers show off different ways they ring

in the new year.

IN THIS ISSUE Columbus (p.7, 30) Berlin (p.10) Somerville (p.12) College Corner (p.26) Yellow Springs (p.23)

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Mike DeWine

Sherrod Brown

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Ohio voters make several statements in recent election BY SPENCER WAUGH

Ohio’s electric cooperatives were born out of politics. It was President Franklin D. Roosevelt, recognizing the disparity between urban life (with electricity) and rural life (without electricity), who included the Rural Electrification Act (REA) as part of his New Deal. With that in mind, your cooperative remains actively engaged in government at the local, state, and federal levels. The decisions made by elected officials and regulators and the people elected or appointed to make those decisions have real impacts on the affordability, reliability, and safety of your electric system.

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Ohio’s — and America’s — electric cooperatives played an active role in the November midterm election, including vigorous voter registration efforts and outreach to candidates during the campaign. Even though it was a midterm, it was apparent that the results would have an impact on the decisions made by policymakers in Columbus and Washington, D.C. — and, recognizing that importance, voters turned out at the highest rates in nearly 100 years. “There are a number of issues that we know are important to your cooperative and your community, and we will continue to communicate those issues to all of our elected representatives,” says Marc Armstrong, director of government relations at Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives. “Our political strength is based on the strong ties and trust that elected officials have with their electric cooperatives. By establishing relationships throughout this campaign season, we are in a strong position with all of our elected officials.” At the federal level, Democrats picked up 38 seats in the House of Representatives, giving them the majority in the lower chamber for the first time since 2010. In Ohio, 14 of 16 representatives were re-elected to Congress. Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) won his first full term after earlier winning a special election to replace Pat Tiberi, who retired, and Anthony Gonzalez (R-Rocky River) won an election to replace Jim Renacci, who did not run for re-election in order to focus on his U.S. Senate campaign. Renacci was defeated in that race, as Ohio re-elected Democrat Sherrod Brown to a third term. Republicans, however, added two seats to their majority, which stands at 53 to 47. Brown touted his support of innovation in the energy sector during the campaign, including support of “the next generation of coal-based energy production,” as well as his work to support co-ops’ access to low-interest loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Cordray, former Ohio treasurer and attorney general, in the governor’s race. DeWine promised to work on a range of issues that affect rural Ohioans, including reducing the opioid crisis and improving job training and the economic climate in order to bring new jobs to all areas of the state. Also winning statewide were Dave Yost (attorney general), Frank LaRose (secretary of state), Keith Faber (auditor), and Robert Sprague (treasurer).

The decisions made by elected officials and regulators and the people elected or appointed to make those decisions have real impacts on the affordability, reliability, and safety of your electric system. In the state House of Representatives, Democrats gained six seats, including three in suburban Franklin County. However, Republicans will keep a veto-proof majority with 60 seats in the 99-member chamber. In the state Senate, Republicans will maintain a 24 to 9 majority. Your cooperative will remain committed to playing an active role in policymaking at the local, state, and federal levels. But if the last few elections have taught us anything, it’s the importance of voters in rural Ohio and rural America to make it a priority to participate in government. The simplest way for cooperative members to do that is to make sure they vote every year for candidates who understand the important role cooperatives play in their communities.

Ohio voters elected Republicans to all five statewide executive offices. Mike DeWine defeated Richard

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133RD OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY Legislators representing areas served by Ohio electric cooperatives Adams Rural Electric Cooperative

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Rep. Doug Green (R-Mount Orab); Rep. Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester); Rep. Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro); Sen. Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township); Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina)

Rep. Todd Smith (R-Germantown); Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum); Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Lakeview); Sen. Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima)

Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative

Firelands Electric Cooperative

Rep. Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester); Rep. Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro); Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell); Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville); Sen. Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township); Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina); Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Adena)

Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield); Rep. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk); Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loundonville); Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville); Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina)

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Rep. Lou Blessing III (R-Cincinnati); Rep. Naraj Antani (R-Miamisburg); Rep. Todd Smith (R-Germantown); Rep. Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton); Rep. Candice Keller (R-Middletown); Sen. Bill Coley (R-West Chester); Sen. Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City); Sen. Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering); Sen. Lou Terhar (R-Green Township)

Carroll Electric Cooperative Rep. Tim Ginter (R-Salem); Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Minerva); Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport); Rep. Jack Cera (D-Bellarie); Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville); Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Adena); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark); Sen. Michael Rulli (R-Salem)

Consolidated Cooperative Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield); Rep. Kris Jordan (R-Ostrander); Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Westerville); Rep. Scott Ryan (R-Newark); Rep. Tracy Richardson; (R-Marysville); Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky); Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Powell); Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

The Frontier Power Company Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford); Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville); Sen. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford); Rep. Ron Hood (R-Ashville); Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport); Rep. Al Landis (R-98); Sen. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville); Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Adena); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green); Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon); Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton); Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky); Rep. Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin); Rep. Steve Arndt (R-Port Clinton); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)

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Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster); Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield); Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loundonville); Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford); Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina); Sen. Christina Roegner (R-Hudson); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Licking Rural Electrification Association (The Energy Cooperative) Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield); Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Westerville); Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loundonville); Rep. Scott Ryan (R-Newark); Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford); Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville); Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Powell); Sen. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville); Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Logan County Electric Cooperative Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton); Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Lakeview); Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima)

Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster); Rep. Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville); Rep. Joe Miller (D-Amherst); Rep. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk); Rep. Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick); Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loundonville); Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville); Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina)

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Rep. Bob Cupp (R-Lima); Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton); Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Lakeview); Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville); Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)

Midwest Electric Rep. Bob Cupp (R-Lima); Rep. Craig Riedel (R-Defiance); Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Lakeview); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima)

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North Central Electric Cooperative Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield); Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green); Rep. Dick Stein (R-Norwalk); Rep. Rep. Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin); Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville); Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)

North Western Electric Cooperative Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) Rep. Craig Riedel (R-Defiance); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon)

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Rep. Bob Cupp (R-Lima); Rep. Jim Hoops (Napoleon); Rep. Craig Riedel (R-Defiance); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima)

Pioneer Electric Cooperative Rep. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton); Rep. Bill Dean (R-Xenia); Rep. Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield); Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum); Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Lakeview); Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana); Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville); Sen. Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City); Sen. Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering); Sen. Robert Hackett (R-London); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)

South Central Power Company Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester); Rep. Allison Russo (D-Columbus); Rep. Doug Green (R-Mount Orab); Rep. Larry Householder (R-Glenford); Rep. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster); Rep. Ron Hood (R-Ashville); Rep. Brian Baldridge (R-Winchester); Rep. Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro); Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville); Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell); Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport); Rep. Jack Cera (D-Bellaire); Sen. Tina Maharath (D-Canal Winchester);

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Sen. Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township); Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard); Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina); Sen. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville); Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Adena); Sen. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green); Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Maumee); Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green)

Union Rural Electric Cooperative Rep. Beth Liston (D-Dublin); Rep. Kris Jordan (R-Ostrander); Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton); Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana); Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville); Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon); Sen. Robert Hackett (R-London); Sen. Matt Huffman (R-Lima); Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard); Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Powell); Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)

Washington Electric Cooperative Rep. Ron Hood (R-Ashville); Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville); Rep. Don Jones (R-Freeport); Rep. Jack Cera (D-Bellaire); Sen. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville); Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Adena)

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n Thanksgiving Day 2017, an uninvited guest arrived at an Amish farm just a few miles north of Berlin, Ohio — and decided to stay. It was a young snowy owl, and the bird hung around for several weeks, perching atop the peaks of Orris Wengerd’s several barns. It quickly became a celebrity, attracting hundreds of birders and photographers. The snowy was one of the first such owls to arrive in the Buckeye State last year. A few snowy owls migrate south from northern Canada to Ohio each winter, but last year saw many more of the spectacular white birds — think 5-foot wingspan — spending the winter in our region than usual. Ornithologists call it an irruption. “It seemed

Getting the shots I had never seen a snowy owl in the wild before last year, so I made a trek to the Wengerd farm, anticipating not only adding the bird to my life list but also photographing it, if possible. Arriving on a sunny, early-December morning, I thought the weather perfect for an arctic owl — temperature in the mid-20s with wind chill in the teens. I stayed several hours and during that time, was fortunate to take the photos accompanying this story — the flight shot being one of the best wildlife photographs I’ve ever made. I’d like to thank Tom Quinn, a member of Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative, for allowing me to also use his photo of a snowy owl perched atop a rock (top of page 11). He took the photo last winter at Lorain Harbor along the Lake Erie shoreline. Ohio’s next snowy owl irruption should occur during the winter of 2021–2022. We’ll see if I’m right …

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to be a good irruption in Ohio last winter,” says Mark Shieldcastle, research director for the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (www.bsbo.org) in Oak Harbor, Ohio. “Well above normal.” Snowy owl populations peak every four years; the phenomenon is tied to a similar cycle in lemmings, their favorite prey. When lemming populations peak, snowy owl numbers respond in kind. Many more young owlets

are produced than normal during such years, and when winter arrives in the north and food becomes scarce, these young birds are forced south to survive. The adult birds, being more experienced hunters, tend to remain north. Snowies, being true birds of the arctic, think of traveling to Ohio and elsewhere in the northern U.S. as a winter vacation. They also are so used to seeing people that they often allow birders to get quite close. No matter how tempting, however, observers should resist that urge; causing an owl to fly means you’ve approached too closely and stressed it, making its survival that much more problematic. Instead, use a pair of binoculars or a telephoto lens to enjoy the bird at a distance. “As big as snowies look,” says Shieldcastle, “I was shocked, after handling so many bald eagles, at just how small the bird is in comparison — they’re all feathers. It’s no wonder that a snowy owl is no match for an eagle. However, the feet of a snowy, with all that dense feathering and surface area, would give the impression it could walk on water if it wanted.” W.H. “CHIP” GROSS, a member of Consolidated Cooperative, is Ohio Cooperative Living’s outdoors editor; email him at whchipgross@gmail.com.

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Butler Rural Electric member Lauren Schwab Eyre has parlayed her farm life and communications skills into work as an agriculture ambassador BY CELESTE BAUMGARTNER

auren Schwab Eyre has carefully and intentionally cultivated her image as a “farm girl with curls.” She not only works on her family’s pig farm near Somerville, but she’s also a well-known agricultural ambassador who uses every opportunity she can to get the message out about her career of choice. “Not every farmer has a talent or passion for communicating; like my dad, they just love being out in the barnyard taking care of their animals every day and have no interest in going on Facebook or Instagram or YouTube to talk about the farm,” Lauren says. “I have found that I have a talent and a passion for that, and I can use that to tell his story and that of other farmers. There are a lot of misconceptions out there, and if we as farmers aren’t telling our stories, someone else will, and a lot of times, the right messages don’t come across.” Lauren’s father, Jeff Schwab, is a first-generation farmer who started the family’s pig farm right out of high school. He eventually decided to concentrate on breed-to-wean, and the business, a member of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, now is home to 1,200 breeding sows that produce around 1,200 piglets every other week. As farrowing house manager, it’s Lauren’s job to care for those piglets until they’re old enough to wean and move along to another Ohio farmer to be raised for market.

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“While the farm started as my dad’s dream, I developed a real satisfaction from working here,” she says. “I want to continue helping him as long as I can.” As kids, Lauren and her brother, Ryan, spent a lot of time in the barnyard with their dad. He taught them about the importance of caring for animals. Lauren says she came to feel satisfied caring for the pigs, getting them

off to a good start and helping to give them the best life possible. She also knew that she was a part of something bigger — helping to feed people around the world. While in high school, her flair for writing and public speaking blossomed through FFA and her school newspaper. Lauren was the 2008 Ohio Pork Industry queen and the Butler County Junior Fair queen. She went on to study journalism at Miami University, where she wrote about agriculture and found that she was sharing a story and a culture with people who typically would not hear about it.

Lauren personally examines all 1,200 or so piglets that are born every other week on her family farm.

Now, along with those 10-hour (or longer) days caring for the piglets, Lauren also travels, writes, and blogs at www.farmgirlwithcurls.com. She has served as a national agriculture ambassador for the FFA, presenting workshops to schools and civic organizations, and as an ambassador for the Ohio Pork Producers Council. She also was selected as one of the “New Faces of Farming” by the Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. “There are so many conferences I go to as part of winning these awards that make it seem like everyone is aware of the agriculture business, but then I have to remind myself that it’s less than 1 percent of the population who are farmers,” Lauren says. “That means there are a lot of people out there we need to reach, and it means a lot to me personally to be able to do my part.”

Piglets stay on the farm for about two or three weeks before they’re weaned and transported to another Ohio farm to be raised for market.

The “Farm Girl with Curls” poses with the hand-lettered sign that stands in front of the family farm.

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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LOCAL CONNECTIONS MESSAGE FROM THE CEO/PRESIDENT

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With each new calendar, we see more changes around the world, in our community, and at your cooperative. Progress is not always obvious while we’re living in the moment, but when we compare our current situation to that of just a few years ago, we gain a much clearer perspective on the magnitude of change. When I first started with URE in the early ’90s, we were seeing many technological advances. We started using computers in the office and to develop engineering designs, and our line technicians had advanced machinery and equipment to use in the field. Yet, in 1992, if your power went out, you called the co-op on your home phone line and an operator wrote your information on a sheet of paper. That sheet of paper was passed along to someone in the operations group who would make sure the line crew was dispatched to repair the problem using a combination of heavy hydraulic equipment and muscle. In a widespread outage, it was unlikely that you’d be able to get through on the phone because we could only answer as many calls as we had employees answering. Compared to the latest tools of those bygone years, so much is now improved. In fact, much of our current work methods would have seemed magical to us back then. Today, advanced systems at URE allow us to more quickly detect and respond to outages. Our line technicians use tablet computers in the field to monitor the realtime status of outages as well as time-saving power equipment to get the job done quickly and safely. In the office, members of our engineering group have access to more data than ever before, while member service representatives continue to offer quality service to our members who wish to speak with someone. Even with all this tech, it’s still important that you verify we’re aware of your outage. We’ve made it as easy as

possible to report an outage. Not only do we have much greater phone line capability with automated Anthony Smith attendants taking your CEO/PRESIDENT outage call, but there are also options to report outages by utilizing SmartHub. You can choose the online site at ure.smarthub.coop/Login or use your phone and search for SmartHub on the Apple or Android apps. On Jan. 9, we will be testing the outage notification system for all SmartHub members who are signed up to receive notifications. The notification system is useful for seeing if URE is already aware of your outage and is working on resolving the problem, especially during a widespread outage. You can always check your outage status through SmartHub. Better yet, we can notify you via text message, email, or the SmartHub app if we’re already aware of the issue and you’ve opted in to those notifications. See the graphic on page 20D for a quick explanation of how to opt in for notifications. Social media helps us to stay more connected than ever before. Sites like Facebook and Twitter are a great way to catch up on what’s going on in your neighborhood or around the world. At URE, we’ve embraced social networking, and we work to provide timely and relevant information when appropriate, even during most major outages. It’s important to note that we don’t monitor and respond to social media around the clock. Every year brings new improvements and new ways to solve problems. In 2019, there’s an even better way to get information on your service status — so what are you waiting for?

TODAY!

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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS LOCAL CONNECTIONS

ARE YOU USING YOURS?

CO-OP CONNECTIONS Did you know the Co-op Connections card and app are a valuable benefit of being a Union Rural Electric Cooperative consumer-member? And they are FREE! The card and app allow you to receive national and local discounts on products and services and allow you to save 10 percent to 60 percent on most prescriptions. You can obtain details about online, national, and local discounts offered by participating Touchstone Energy partners across the country by visiting the Co-op Connections website www.connections.coop or downloading the app using Google Play or the Apple app store. Use the search engine to find discounts offered in your community — or anywhere you travel. The list of participating businesses continues to grow, so check back periodically. Co-op Connections is just another benefit to being a consumer-member of your local electric cooperative.

Discover the Value of Co-op Membership National discounts Take your card on the road! Use the app on the national level at thousands of retailers, including Alamo Rental Car, Omaha Steaks, Sierra Trading Post, and many hotels. You can save an average of 20 percent at over 400,000 locations.

Prescription discounts

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• Save 10 to 60 percent on your prescriptions. Valid at over 48,000 pharmacies nationwide. • You can shop ahead by using the prescription price look-up tool. Simply go to http://www.rxpricequotes.com/.

Vision center discounts *This plan is NOT insurance. • Save on eyeglasses, contacts, eye exams, and surgical procedures. • 20 to 60 percent savings on eye wear, including most frames, lenses, and specialty items. • 10 to 40 percent savings on replacement contact lenses via mail order.

Cash back shopping Earn up to 20 percent cash back when you shop at over 2,000 online retailers.

Event tickets Save 10 percent at your favorite sporting events, concerts, and theaters.

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Because you are a consumer-member, you get:

• Deals in your neighborhood • Savings on travel • Cash back mall for online shopping • Healthy savings discounts for prescriptions, dental, and more • Special national online deals • Valuable coupons USING YOUR COMPUTER: Go to https://www.connections.coop FROM YOUR PHONE: Download the Co-op Connections app from either the Google Play site or the Apple app store.

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TRUITT & TRUITT OPTOMETRISTS INC. 1001 W. Fifth St., Marysville 43040 www.truittandtruitt.com | 937-644-8637 OFFER: 20 percent off a complete pair of glasses and eye exam (cannot be combined with any other insurance)

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THE MAIZE AT LITTLE DARBY CREEK 8657 Axe Handle Road, Milford Center 43045 www.mazeandberries.com | 937-349-4781 OFFER: $1 off admission to The MAiZE (not valid with group rates or discounts) THE MAIZE U-PICK BERRY PATCH AT LITTLE DARBY CREEK 8657 Axe Handle Road, Milford Center 43045 www.mazeandberries.com | 937-349-4781 OFFER: $1 off with a $15 purchase

CARDINAL PIZZA 14 East Maple St., North Lewisburg 43060 | 937-747-2606 OFFER: 10 percent off any food purchase. Not valid with any other discounts or coupons

retail & services AMISH HERITAGE COUNTRY MARKET 728 N. Main Street Marysville 43040 www.ahcountrymarket.com | 937-642-0363 OFFER: 10 percent off a $40 purchase Excludes other coupons or offers

home & garden ACTIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES www.activeairpurifiers.com | 614-506-6622 OFFER: Fresh air cube purifier $25 discount Fresh Air Surround air purifiers $50 discount Free in-home assessment BOB VANHOOSE GARAGE DOOR SALES & SERVICE, INC. 138 South Cherry St., Marysville 43040 www.bvhgaragedoors.com | 937-642-3987 OFFER: 2 percent off new residential garage doors and electric openers HICKORY LANE FARMS 25575 Coder Holloway Road, Raymond 43067 www.hickorylanefarms.com | 937-358-2295 OFFER: Free landscape consultation OHIO BASEMENT PROS, LLC 6635 Ground Hog Pike, LaRue 43332 www.ohiobasementpro.com | 740-262-0939 OFFER: 5 percent off service

USING YOUR COMPUTER: Go to www.connections.coop FROM YOUR PHONE: Download the Co-op Connections app from either the Google Play site or the Apple app store.

Attention local businesses

Would you like to offer member discounts through the Co-op Connections program?

Want to see your business name added to our growing list? Complete the contract on our website https://www.ure.com/co-op-connections-card and email it to services@ure.com.

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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS LOCAL CONNECTIONS INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

CRIME PREVENTION It’s more than locks & security systems

IT’S AWARENESS Union County is among the fastest-growing counties in Ohio. As our population increases, so does our crime. Local law enforcement is encouraging everyone to become aware and involved in what goes on in your neighborhood and community. One way to do this is to organize a neighborhood watch group. In today’s households, many adults work outside the home, and children are involved in school, sports and social activities, limiting the time spent at home. So, it’s important to get to know your neighbors and be aware of out-of-the-ordinary activity, people, and vehicles in your neighborhoods. A neighborhood watch group is an association of neighbors who look out for each other’s families and property, alert the police to any suspicious activities, and work together to make their community a safer place to live.

How to organize a meeting in your area

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

A deputy will assist in organizing your group and will continue to be a liaison for you. A neighborhood watch program only costs the time it takes for you to care about your neighbors and communities.

Residents interested in forming a neighborhood watch group should contact: In Union County, contact Deputy Rich Crabtree at the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 937-645-4100 ext. 4310 or email: rcrabtree@co.union.oh.us. City of Marysville residents can call the Marysville Division of Police at 937-645-7300. In the Dublin area, please contact Dublin Division of Police at 614-410-4800, or email Sgt. Tim Hosterman at thosterman@dublin.oh.us.

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It has been proven that an organized watch program in the community deters and detects criminal activity. Thanks to tips from local residents, criminals have been apprehended and prosecuted for thefts and drug trafficking in Union County.

Neighborhood watch programs ARE made up of residents working in partnership with each other and the police to protect and improve the quality of life by becoming familiar with neighbors, observing and reporting criminal or suspicious activity, keeping regular contact with police officers, and educating neighbors about crime prevention and safety. Neighborhood watch programs ARE NOT citizens pursuing criminals or becoming physically involved in events, or groups administering the law by themselves or vigilante groups.

This program allows you and your neighbors to help prevent and reduce crime in your neighborhood. A deputy will attend meetings upon request in your neighborhood to present information on: • Reporting suspicious activity (what information officers need) • Recognizing suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles • Home security • Personal safety • The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program • Functions of the detective bureau at the Union County Sheriff’s Office • The Public Safety Officer Program

SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING.

NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH Did you know? Every year, more than 1.85 million thefts from vehicles take place nationwide, costing $1.2 billion in stolen personal items and accessories. Whether you are parked in a lot all day for work, heading into the store for a few minutes, or in the comfort of your own neighborhood, don’t make it easy for thieves to break in. It takes seconds for a thief to break into your vehicle, grab valuables in sight, and get away. Always be sure to hide your valuables or take them with you and lock your vehicle. You can help make your community even safer and prevent crimes of opportunity — hide your valuables, lock your vehicle, or better yet, take valuable items with you. Be smart. Stay safe.

Give thieves a hard time Don’t make it easy for thieves. Help prevent theft from your car by taking these steps: • If you have more than one stop in a shopping trip, hide your newly purchased items before you leave the first store. • On quick shopping trips, only take with you what is needed for that errand. • Park in well-lit, high-traffic areas when possible. • Stash the evidence of valuables, too, including chargers, auxiliary cords, and suction-cup mounts for navigation systems.

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• Mail contains your name, addr ess, checking and cr edit card accoun t numbers

• Old paycheck stubs have your employers name and addr ess and may ha ve your social security number on them • Car repair bi lls have your ad dress and telephone num ber • Garage door openers and ex tra keys provide easy ac cess to your ho me • Don’t just lo ck your car or le ave personal items in your tru nk; remove valu ables and informatio n!

• Completely close all windows and sunroofs. You don’t want to make it easy for thieves to reach in your vehicle. Plus, open windows can disable the pressure sensors in some car alarms.

How can businesses help? Businesses can help lower the risk of theft from vehicles in their parking lot in several ways. • Offer a coat check to customers, including safe storage for valuables like laptops. • Assign staff to walk through the parking lot periodically to look for people who are loitering in the area or looking in car windows. • If you have a video surveillance system, ensure that it is in good working order and recording quality images. • Remind customers to hide their valuables either verbally or by handing out cards.

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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS LOCAL CONNECTIONS

step-by-step guide

SMARTHUB 101

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to set up notiﬁcations

to set up alerts

to report an outage

Choose how you want to sign up for a SmartHub account.

This can only be done online, using the SmartHub website, not the app.

Select the type of alerts you wish to receive.

SMART HUB APP: Simply tap the SERVICE STATUS icon then REPORT AN OUTAGE.

USING YOUR COMPUTER: Go to https://ure. smarthub.coop/Login FROM YOUR PHONE: Download the app from either the Google Play site or the Apple app store.

Under the menu bar, look for the NOTIFICATIONS tab.

1 Planned power outage 2 Power outage 3 Power outage restored

MANAGE CONTACTS make sure phone number(s) and email(s) are correct and status is ENROLLED.

SELECT ACCOUNT. If you have more than one account, you can set up each account separately.

After verifying your information is correct, go to MANAGE NOTIFICATIONS.

Select your preferred method of contact — text, email or both.

There are three options.

Verify your contact information. You can even add comments that will assist our crews. Hit SUBMIT. SMARTHUB ONLINE: Go to the QUICK LINKS box and tap: REPORT AN OUTAGE. The Outage screen will appear — click the REPORT AN OUTAGE button.

1 Billing 2 Miscellaneous 3 Service

On Jan. 9, we will be testing the OUTAGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM for all SmartHub members signed up to receive notifications. 20D OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING • JANUARY 2019

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE MEMBERS

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS ATTENTION SENIORS Union Rural Electric Cooperative will award scholarships to THREE outstanding high school seniors, one of whom will represent URE in the statewide competition. The top student will be given a chance to compete at the statewide level for more prize money. This competition recognizes students for their classroom achievements (minimum 3.5 GPA), along with their contributions to the community, cooperative knowledge, and their ability to speak in front of a panel of judges.

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THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TOUR ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

Every June, as many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation’s capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour. You can enter to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

June 14–20, 2019

Students are sponsored by electric cooperatives — cooperatives that are committed to educating our nation’s youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong communities. As part of the electric cooperatives’ Youth Tour, you will visit the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian museums, Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, Vietnam Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, and many other fascinating places. You will meet and have a chance to talk with your congressional representative. Best of all, you’ll meet other students your age from across the United States.

Enter online today @ www.ure.com Deadline for applications: Feb. 8, 2019

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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONS LOCAL CONNECTIONS

UNCLAIMED FUNDS

Over 1,400 people have patronage capital refunds from Union Rural Electric waiting for them, but we don’t have their current addresses. As you read the list, think of relatives, friends, and neighbors. When you find someone you know, tell them to call us at 937-642-1826 or 800-642-1826. Once a member, always a member. To receive your share of retired capital credits after you leave our lines, we need your current address. Update us each time you move so we won’t be looking for you.

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Laird Terry A Landis Lynn P Lane Richard L Lang Christine Lanier Charles T Lanza Gregg Larsen Jon Larson Kevin D Laurien Philip C Layne James M Lazenby John E Leach Richard /Terresa L Leary Deborah A Ledley Jason Ledley Donald E Lee William Lee Richard D Leede Products Inc Leffel Joe D Leffew Darrell Leffler George Leiphart Troy L Lemaster Melinda Lemaster Theresa A Lemaster Jeffrey C Lester Todd A Lester Sr Larry M Levan R S Leventry Robert M Lewis Caleb Lewis David E/Patricia A Lewis Sue Lewis Susan R Lewis Brenda H Lewis Frederick A /Ruth A Lewis Patricia Lewis Lloyd A Limes Kathryn M Linda Lm Harper-Exctr Lindsley Patty A Linet Laura Lipp Kevin S Littell Martha Litwin Paul Logsdon Marilyn J Lokhande Sachin Long Nikki / Robert E Jr Long Fred Long Deborah Long Shirley A Looney Delmon L Lopez Rick Lorkim Inc Lotz Larry H Love Stephanie Lowe Aaron C Lowe C O Lownes Lucas /Kelly Lucas Michele R Luse Van/Cathy W Lynch Ed Lyon Pete E Lyons Janet Lyons Melinda J

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Miley John W Miller Linda Miller David F Miller Trent A Miller Aaron Miller Megan Miller Robert W Miller Robert L Miller Kristin A Miller Michelle F Miller James D Miller William S Miller Cable Co Mills Paula Mills Jon E Miner Sonia F /Stephen Miner Alan F/ Denise E Miyamoto Led Moceri Jennifer Moening Marvin Mogielnicki Nicholas P Mohler Robert E Mojica Florence V Monte Alice R Moon Carmen Moore David F Moore Clarence W Moore Walter G Moore Mary Beth Moravec Mike D Morley Bruce Morris Joseph A Morrison John S Morrone Michele Morrow Tony Morsey Allen J Morton Roberta Mosier Charles Mower Morley P Moyer Deborah K Moyer Lee A Mudgett Dorothy J Mulholland Michael W Mullins Wendell Murphy Stephen A Murray Michael Murray Joseph E Music Donna Y Mussey Keith/Diane Muterspaugh Stan Myer Linda Myers Amy S Myers Clarice V

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Ninneman Darrel J Nir Itzhak Nollan Michelle L

Ochstein Barry Oconnor Jean M Odell Candice Oiler Dale Okeefe Daniel E Okuley Wendy K/ Scott Olszewski Katyn Olszewski Kristine/Chrls Omalley Michael D Orr M Pauline Ortman Lisa Ottaway Randolph Oughterson Cary W Owsley Caron

Padden Denise L Page Daisy P Page Carl E Palmer J Marc Palmer Jon T Palmer Jean A Palmer Dorlene Pancake James R/ Ann G Parcels Karla E Parenteau Builders Inc Parfitt Tammy M Parish Larry D Parker Kenneth /Shannn Parker Danielle D Parker David A Parker Thomas V Parkins Theresa / Thmas Parks Steven L Parsons Louella M Paschke Gerald Pashovich Jim J Patras Amar Patrick Genevieve Patterson Philip Patton Chris Patton John L /Sandra L Paver Donald L Payless Shoes #6590 Peake Gary S Peake Lawrence R Peake Sheila/Donald F Peck Robert J Pedebbolta Venkat K Peeran Sukur Sab Penhos J C Pennell Elaine S Peoples Lucille Pereces Cindy /Lee Peretti Mark Periaswamy Kumaresan Pernie Sarah Perry Irvin L Peters Dave Peters Gerald L /Pamela Peterson Christopher Peterson Donald J Pettit Dave E Pettry Regina K Pham Minh Phelps-Lawson/Barbara Phillian Beverly S Picklesimer Jason Pickrell James E Picway Shoes #6590 Pierce Johnny Pierre Nancy E Pitcock Glen Pitsch Iii John K

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Pizzino William J Placek Richey Planck Bryan L Plymale Tamara L Poe Kyle Pogany Michael W Poland Howard G Poland Larry Poling Anna Poling Brian L Poling Wayne Pollock Charles R Pond Michael/Bonnie Popp Thomas R Pottersburg Church Potts Rex Pounds Christopher Powers Paul E Powley George Pratt Thomas C Premkumab Krishnan Preston Timothy/ Sandy Price Roneva /Jason Price Anngie Pritchard James /Dixie L Probst Robert Proud Thomas R Puntenney Norman Purnell James /Sharon R Putsch Racing, LLC Putt Kathy J

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Richards Mary Rickert Virginia L Ridder Zachary T /Casey Ridder Debbie R Rideout Kevin Rideout John Riegel Eric Riehl Wendi Riehle Daniel R C/O Carol Jordan Rife Chad Riggs Linda L Righter Co Inc Rine Jeffrey A Rinesmith Tracy Risner Kathi E Ritchie Nathan /Tammy M Rivera Angelo L RMT Inc Robb Darla J Roberts Darrell E /Teresa Roberts Kama J Robertson Betty J Robertson Jim Robertson Pamela K Robinson Scott Robinson Kathy A Roe Eugene F Rogers Roy E/Leslie M Roggenkamp Karen/Steve Rollings Billy H Ronghi Wendy Roope Jerry W Root April Root Outdoor Advrtisng Ropp Don Rose August J Rose James D Ross George A Ross Thomas A Rouse Pearl Roy Payal Rucker Gail E Russell Kevin Russell Steven L Russo Jenny Rutan Angela L

Sabins R C Salyer Don E Sarakon William Sassen Nancy Sauner Stephen G Saxon Christine Saxton John P SBDRE LLC Schaefer Amy L Scheiderer Gwendolyn Scheiderer Jon Schenz Sandra K Schillinger Carol A Schinagl Erich F Schmidt Roger R Schmidt Kurt M Schmucker Larry N Schneider Dennis C Schnitz Brenda C Schoby Nichole /William Schoenleb Amie A Schofield Krystyne E Schofield Daniel B Schoonover Charles H Schuessler Jack/Pat Schultheis Daniel J Schumacher Dan Schumacher Melinda L Scioto Technologies Ltd

Scott Jesse Scott Stephen C Sears Thomas Sedlock Tia M Seely Wylie J Seiler Mark A Sengar Deepak S Septer Gilbert Seskes Brian Seum Elmer J Seuss Richard F Severn Gary B Seymour Raymond R Shaffer Angel Sheeley Deborah L Shetty Sudhindra Shirk Jerry Shoaf David G/Luann Shoemaker Brian E Shoemaker Kathryn Shonebarger Gerald L Shope Douglas L Showalter David E Showe David/Lisa B Shrewsbery Barbara J Shuman Ila M Sidelko Michael Sidlick Paul Siegenthaler Chrstn/John Silverwood Homes Simms Jacquelin E Simpson Tracy /Michelle K Sims Annie Sines Chad Sines Glenda Skaddan Susan R /Dana Skelton Elizabeth Sklar Stephen L Skrbek Jaroslav Skriletz Cheryl Slee Danielle D Smallwood Stacy Smith David R Smith Lowell / Judy Smith Jane L Smith S W Smith Samuel H Smith Stacy Smith Bradley M Smith Margaret Smith Julia K Smith Susan R Smith Debbie Smith Debbie J Smith James/ Madgell A Smithey Matthew E Snapp Dennis / Shirley Snider Jodee Snyder Paul L Solomon Sandy Spain Marianne Spalla Janice L Spaulding Carla D Spencer Eugene W Spencer John H Splitt Christine Spradlin Tina M Sprint PCS Sprouse Brian L Spurgeon Diana K Spurgeon Cathi Spurlock James Srmack Jerry P St James Sheila Staeck Ken Staples Gwen Stapleton Thomas A Starrett Polly A

State Savings Bank Stempien Ruth E Stepp Bradley C Stevens George /Toni Stevenson Kathryn R Stewart Kenneth R Stewart Billie S Stillings Joshua T Stinemetz John H Stires Michael L Stojic Vaso Stoltzfus Faith M Stonecipher Deborah L Strahm Dennis Strain Rodney /Denise Strausbaugh James P Stritmatter Joseph A Stutzman Ray Styer James M Sullivan Farms Summers Keith Summers Larry Susong Jason E/ Leslie Sutherland Steven/ Elaine Suttles Steve Sutton Pamela Y Swaney Cinnamon Swaney John/Cinnamon Swanson Richard R Swart Cynthia L Swartzentruber Mike Switalski Brian S Syphrit Donald

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Taylor Carol A /Doug Taylor Ernest G Taylor John/Linda Taylor Teale Homes Inc Temesvary Sandra Tennant Gregory L Terri Drumm - Agent Teutsch Builders Inc TGS Post Ltd/Burzio Ben Thompson Troy Thacker Paul F Thackrey Kris Thatcher Maxine H The Nature Conservancy Thomas Emily J Thomas Marian D Thomas Margaret Thomas Bonnie L Thompson John W Thompson Virginia D Thompson Maxwell E Thompson Edith Thompson Robin L Thompson Russell G Thorley Scott Thorn Jayne G Thurman Gene/Lorna Tiefenthaler Heather Tiller Mary S Tippett Henry/Audrey E Tobin Deborah J Todd Mary E Todd Jack R Tominello Joseph M Tornik Sam G Transport Intl Pool Inc Trein Richard/Barbara Trimbur Becky L Trinity Wireless Twr Inc

Truss-Worthy Inc Tseng Tzu-Pu T-Square Builders, Inc Tumeo Nancy J Turner Alysia A Turner Viola Tussing Robert M

Ufferman Christine Urban Elizabeth

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Wade Bradford L Wagner Richard Wagner Lisa J /Andrew Wakhare Ravi Walker Daniel E Walker Kate

Jan. 2, 2019 150 days from annual meeting; earliest the board can appoint the nominating committee

Feb. 6, 2019 Notice/packet mailed/ emailed to the nominating committee

Jan. 3, 2019 Member interest cards mailed to the districts

Feb. 21, 2019 Nominating committee meeting

Jan. 25, 2019 Member interest cards due; validated for membership; member application packet mailed

Feb. 26, 2019 Regular board meeting

Jan. 29, 2019 Regular board meeting; nominating committee appointed Feb. 4, 2019 Member candidate application due

March 7, 2019 Second nominating committee meeting notice (if necessary) March 23, 2019 Last day nominations by committee or petition can be filed with the secretary (70 days prior to annual meeting)

Walker Waldo F Wallace Tina M Wallace Douglas A Walls Karen G Walter Paula J Walters Angela /Carl L Wanek Philip /Patsy L Ward Jennifer K Ward Ken Warrick Kelly L Wasik Adam Wathen Thomas/Christian Watkins F S Watters Kenneth A Watterson Joann Watterson Floyd Watts James E Webb Bob Weber William F Weber Sandy / Tony Weese Tracy M Wegner Alane C Wehner Charles J Wehr Tina L Weisenbach Joseph M Welch William/Carol Wells Brenda J Werner Jeannie West Stevie N Westfall Chris Whetzel James M White Richard A White Gary B White Douglas E White Alma Whitman Carol J Whitney Jeffrey E Whitten Trevor S Whittington Glenn

Wiant Kathleen E Widen Dale/Loujeana Widen Dale R Wiford Nathan A Wilcox Daniel L Wilcox Gwen/Robert L Wilcox Debbie Wilcox Miriam Y Wilkerson Terrie D Wilkins Don Williams Ann Williams Kacey Williams Chrstphr/Brenda Williams Thomas Williams Laura L Willie Andrew L Willis Builders Wilson Nathan Wilson Ella E Wilson Judy E Wilson Lloyd C Wilson Randy Winland Lyle /Jean M Winter James A Winters Douglas Wise Jim H Wish Wendy Wolfe Harry R Wolfe Lisa B Wolfe Jeff / Paula M Wolford Douglas Wolgemuth R Brent Wolgemuth Cheryl/Richard Wolpert Charles Wood Cheryl M Wood Elsie V Woodford Dawn Woodford Josh/Suzanne Woodson William C

Workman Carol A Wright Larry L Wright Robin/Troy Wright Leonard Wright Barry H Wrobleski Christopher E Wurtsbaugh Junior L Wyatt Shelia Wygal Richard Wygle Darren P Wyrick Zane S Wysocki Jennifer

Yacobozzi Gina M Yaeger Mary/Jonathan F Yamashiro Jun Yarock Craig F Yasko Deborah L Yoder Lisa M Yoder Brian Yoder Jayne/John Yoder Grace Yoder Glen Yoon Chandra York Jeffrey L Young Corey /Shere Young Sherry L Young Diane M Young David E Young Steve Yunker Robert /Jo Ellen

Zeller Donna J Zimmerman Morris/Jean Zimmerman Stanley/Bonnie Zueski DaviD M

DISTRICTS 2 & 7

ELECTION TIMELINE March 26, 2019 Regular board meeting April 30, 2019 Regular board meeting April 2019 Official meeting notice in April OCL magazine May 10, 2019 Latest ballots can be mailed to members (20 days prior to annual meeting)

May 2019 Final meeting notice in June OCL magazine May 29, 2019 Ballots due June 1, 2019 Annual meeting, 9 a.m. at URE office June 25, 2019 Reorganization meeting to elect board officers

May 28, 2019 Regular board meeting

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GIVING BACK

IS THE CO-OP WAY Since January 1999, Union Rural Electric consumermembers have helped us give back. Through the Operation Round Up program, members can round up their energy bills to the next dollar amount, and the extra change goes toward helping those in need, right here in our community. The Operation Round Up board is made up of volunteers and operates independently of URE and the URE board of trustees. Last year, the Operation Round Up board granted 15 requests for assistance, totaling $18,926.70 — all from your spare change. The requests were for a variety of items. Individuals were granted assistance for rent, car repairs, and even a new mattress. Groups were granted resources to help fund a senior citizen safety program for the Union County Neighbor to Neighbor program to purchase Christmas gifts for applicants of Care Train of Union County. Operation Round Up is a program that really makes a difference. And it is a success because of you — the members of URE. The Round Up board would like to thank you for your generosity. Individuals interested in serving on the Operation Round Up Board should contact the URE office. The board meets once a month to review and approve these applications.

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Did you know? • Operation Round Up provides financial assistance to victims of house fires or severe storms, or special equipment for the blind or physically handicapped. • Operation Round Up provides help for those in dire circumstances. • It is meant for one time needs that can’t be completely met through other agencies. • Operation Round Up is not meant to pay any utility bills (including electric). It is not intended to be a “sole source” of funding or provide standard operating expenses of already existing programs for organizations. The URE Trust does not assist in down payments and deposits. URE Trust does not assist in the purchase of automobiles. • URE Trust does not pay any future rent. If you know of any individual experiencing a one-time hardship in need of assistance, they may pick up an application from the office. Groups are also encouraged to apply.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jeff Wilson Chairman

1-800-642-1826 | 937-642-1826 www.ure.com

Jeff Reinhard Vice Chairman

OFFICE 15461 U.S. Route 36 P.O. Box 393 Marysville, Ohio 43040

Bill D’Onofrio Treasurer

OFFICE HOURS MON.–FRI. 7:30 A.M.–4 P.M.

Dale Scheiderer David Thornton Dan Westlake Trustees

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Steve Patton Secretary

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

Mike Aquillo

CXO/VP of Member Services

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Local organizations benefit

from member giving

Embodying the seventh co-op principle of “Concern for Community,” the board of the Butler Rural Community Connection recently awarded $38,155 in grants to local organizations. Funds were gathered from members voluntarily rounding up their bills to the next dollar or donating a set amount each month and were awarded to benefit communities within the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative area. Organizations that received charitable donations included Animal Friends Humane Society, Preble Shawnee and Talawanda school programs, and the Milford Township Fire Department.

Co-op’s Lineman of the Game recognizes local athletes South Central Power sent some of its best ambassadors to community high schools to present its Lineman of the Game award during the past football season. Each week, one electrical lineman presented the award to one high school football lineman, in a show of camaraderie recognizing the extensive training, hard work, and enduring commitment that both types of linemen devote to their roles.

Former Buckeye Power CEO dies Richard K. Byrne, former president and CEO of Buckeye Power and Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, has died. He served Ohio’s co-ops in this role for 13 years, retiring in 2002. During his time at Buckeye Power, Byrne oversaw the building of the Robert P. Mone peaking plant and was a national leader in the electric cooperative community, steadfastly promoting the unity and strength of our way of business.

Consolidated expands offerings to members Consolidated Cooperative’s new partnership with Alianza to bring residential and commercial phone services to its members was recently featured in an article on www.toolbox.com. “High speed data connectivity is crucial to the prosperity of our members and communities,” said Phil Caskey, president and CEO of Consolidated, in the article. “Voice services are a much needed enhancement to make our new offerings more attractive to our members. We are quite pleased to have a found a partner like Alianza to help us in our mission to improve the quality of life of those we serve.”

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A place on the map College Corner is a city united by its divide BY CRAIG SPRINGER

aps make for good reading. In the names of places, you’ll find some history, drama, romance, biography, and even some fiction — or at least some mistakes. All that and more lies within a map covering College Corner, Ohio. It’s a quaint place, an unassuming, long-established village with quirks that few towns anywhere could claim. The little burg with the curious name literally lies atop the Ohio-Indiana state line. The town’s thousand souls live in four townships, three counties, two telephone area codes, and two ZIP codes, though they are serviced by one post office. Until recently, College Corner was split by two time zones. Two electric cooperatives — Butler Rural Electric Cooperative in Ohio and Whitewater Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation in Indiana — serve the town. “We’ve all kind of gotten used to the quirks of living on the state line,” says Sandy Johnson, who grew up in

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College Corner and never left. “When the electricity goes out at night from a storm, it highlights the state line because one side stays lit.” The village sits comfortably along a smooth ridge made by retreating mile-thick glaciers from a long Pleistocene winter. Glaciers made it this far south 10,000 years ago, piling up rich, finely ground arable soils prime for planting corn and soybeans or naturally growing oaks and maples. Retreating ice sculpted the land, leaving behind the undulations so pleasing to the eye. The first settlers of any lasting permanence on the Ohio side of the border built cabins in 1803 in the newly surveyed lands made available by the General Land Office in Cincinnati under the authority of Congress. The survey laid down lines in square-mile blocks from the west side of the Great Miami River, through College Corner, and continuing piece by piece to the Pacific. The kernel of the eventual town was in the corner of

PHOTO BY MIKE SIMS

College Township, which, by law, was to harbor an institution of learning. Nearby Miami University soon followed, and the name changed to Oxford Township. The sinuous and artful lines of nature still intersect with the pike-straight fences, bridges, and roads, the artifices of man and our inherent desire for precision in parceling land. All streams pour away from College Corner like veins on an oak leaf. On the north side of town, Four Mile Creek purls downhill toward Hueston Woods State Park past Talawanda Springs, where cold water percolates from the glacial soil. A short walk south of town, tiny Corner Run and College Creek converge at the cemetery to form the West Fork Four Mile Run, which has no connection whatsoever to Four Mile Creek. The misnamed brook instead conjoins Indian Creek.

Opposite page: Looking into West College Corner from Ohio, just across the state line; top: Melissa Sims (left) and Sandy Johnson curate Heritage Hall, a collection of Union School’s artifacts, housed within the school; middle: John Kubacki’s tailor and “gents furnishings” shop; right: the old Knights of Pythias building (with the fire escape) still stands on Main Street, which was known as Oxford Street in this early 1900s photo. (All black-and-white images courtesy of the Smith Library of Regional History in Oxford.)

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Basketball teams through the years at Union School (shown below in the 1890s, the mid-20th century, and today), such as the 1946 squad shown at left, play on a court where one side is in Indiana, the other in Ohio. Other photos on the opposite page show early 1900s street fairs in the town.

Despite the many lines dividing the town, the folks are united by their beloved Union School. “I can honestly say there’s nowhere else in America quite like this place,” says Melissa Sims, who grew up in College Corner and still lives there with her husband, Mike, the general manager at Butler Rural Electric. “There has never been any animosity or even any rivalry from either side of the state line.” The town has earned its 15 minutes of fame a few times; long ago, the FBI descended upon College Corner after one of its agents was murdered there (a historical marker stands at the spot), and another time when CBS Sunday Morning, the long-running iconic show that showcases Americana, came for a feature on Union School.

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The old school, now educating kids in preschool through fifth grade, lies directly on top of the Ohio-Indiana border — in fact, the half-court line in the gymnasium is the state line. With a moment’s concentration and imagination, you can hear the squeak of sneakers and the thump of a pimpled basketball pounding the hardwood. “It’s kind of cute to think that before Indiana joined the Eastern Time Zone, a basketball player could shoot a halfcourt shot and make a basket an hour later,” Johnson says. “When I was growing up, you had to have two basketball referees, one from Ohio and one from Indiana.” Though it’s not actually in the middle of the map, Union School is still the figurative center of town, says

Johnson, who retired three years ago after a 40-year career working at the school. She and Sims maintain the school’s Heritage Hall, a treasure trove of memorabilia from the school’s and town’s history. The school faced closure several years back, and locals beat back the idea of sending their children to schools in Eaton or Oxford, Ohio, or Liberty, Indiana. Instead, the school got an addition, instilling a sense of permanence. “People of College Corner are generous and willing to help their neighbors,” says Johnson. “Folks who were born and raised here — some are coming back. It’s a safe place to be. We’re the best of both states.” Craig Springer visited College Corner last summer.

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THESE ARE MY JEWELS Columbus BY DAMAINE VONADA

Location: On the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse at the northwest quadrant of Capitol Square. Provenance: Created for an Ohio exhibit at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, These Are My Jewels is a sculpture featuring bronze statues of seven Ohioans — Salmon P. Chase, James A. Garfield, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Philip H. Sheridan, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Edwin M. Stanton — as well as the figure of a Roman noblewoman, Cornelia Africana. The sculpture’s concept originated with Mansfield newspaper editor Roeliff Brinkerhoff, and it’s based on an anecdote about Cornelia and her sons, the military and political leaders Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus. As the story goes, Cornelia was visited by some wealthy women who were showing off their expensive jewelry. When the women asked if she had any finery, Cornelia produced her sons and declared, “These are my jewels.”

Christopher Columbus Discovery Monument, it’s possibly the most famous work in the Statehouse’s outdoor art collection. It’s a little-known fact that: James Thurber included the sculpture in “The Day the Dam Broke,” his humorous short story about a fabricated Columbus flood. “Outside, men were streaming across the Statehouse yard, others were climbing trees,” wrote Thurber. “A woman managed to get up onto the These Are My Jewels statue, whose bronze figures of Sherman, Stanton, Grant, and Sheridan watched with cold unconcern the going to pieces of the capital city.” These Are My Jewels, 1 Capitol Square (corner of Broad and High streets), Columbus, OH 43215. 614-752-9777; http://www.ohiostatehouse.org.

Significance: In keeping with Brinkerhoff’s assertion that Ohio’s greatest asset is her people, Cornelia symbolizes Ohio, and the statues arrayed on a granite base beneath her outstretched arms depict Ohioans who played significant national roles during and after the Civil War. Stanton was Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, while Chase was both Lincoln’s secretary of the treasury and the Supreme Court’s chief justice. Grant commanded the Union army; Sherman’s “March to the Sea” hastened the Confederacy’s defeat; Sheridan was a cavalry hero; Garfield fought at Shiloh and Chickamauga; and Hayes, who was McKinley’s army comrade, suffered combat wounds at Stone Mountain and other battles. Grant, Hayes, and Garfield also served, respectively, as the 18th, 19th, and 20th U.S. presidents. Currently: These Are My Jewels is unique to Ohio and has been a Capitol Square landmark since 1894. Having graced the 10-acre site longer than prominent pieces such as the William McKinley Monument and

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Image courtesy of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board

Funded by the state of Ohio, These Are My Jewels cost $30,000 and was sculpted by Cleveland artist and architect Levi Scofield. It honored six Ohioans when displayed in Chicago, but after the Columbian Exposition closed, the sculpture was moved to Columbus and another Buckeye State gem — Rutherford B. Hayes — was added at the suggestion of Ohio Governor William McKinley.

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Iconic Yellow Springs destination celebrates its 150th birthday BY DAMAINE VONADA

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hat’s Cow Patty ice cream? According to Dan Young, CEO and chief ice cream scooper at Young’s Jersey Dairy, that’s customers’ most common question. Folks need only glance at the pasture where Young’s Jersey cows graze to figure out what inspired Cow Patty’s name, but Young considers the question an opportunity to interact with guests. “We tell them if they like chocolate, they’re going to love Cow Patty, because it’s double dark chocolate ice cream with cookie pieces, toffee pieces, and chocolate chips,” says Young. Cow Patty is among the best-selling of more than 80 flavors of ice cream produced at Young’s, a leading Ohio agritourism destination visited by well over 1 million guests every year. It’s located in the countryside near Yellow Springs, but people routinely come from Columbus or Cincinnati to treat themselves to Young’s homemade ice cream and cheese and enjoy a working farm where they can feed the resident goats, visit baby animals, and watch cows being

milked. “This farm has definitely become a social gathering place where family and friends meet to do fun stuff together,” says Young. Young’s original farmstead dates to 1869, when an ancestor built the red barn along present-day U.S. 68, and Youngs have raised Jersey cows there for more than a century. Jerseys are the smallest Opposite page: Visitors can get up close and personal with some of the residents of Young’s Jersey Dairy during their visit; above: Jo and Dan Young with the herd on the farm, circa 1956; left: Jo Young (aka Grandma Young) standing in front of the original Dairy Store in 1958. Next pages: Young’s mascot, “Cowvin,” takes a run on the Fast Slide (top); kids always enjoy feeding the goats in the petting area.

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Buckeye candy garnish: one chocolate/peanut butter buckeye made at Young’s bakery

Topping: real whipped cream

inishing touch: F sprinkling of Reese’s Pieces

loating top scoop: F 4-ounce dip of Peanut Butter Cup ice cream

hake ingredients inside S cup: 5 ounces Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream; 5 ounces Peanut Butter Cup ice cream; 5 ounces milk; 1.5 ounces peanut butter topping; 1.5 ounces chocolate syrup

Cup volume: 22 ounces

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dairy breed but give milk with high butterfat content — which, says Young, is the reason Jersey milk tastes better. In 1958, Charles “Hap” Young and his sons, Carl, Bob, and Bill, decided to sell milk directly to the public. “The milk cost 60 cents a gallon,” says Young, “and we used the honor system. People simply picked up milk and left their money in a box.” The Youngs soon expanded to ice cream, added a small retail shop to the red barn, and in response to customers’ requests, built a glass-sided pen where children could look at calves. The growing demand for Young’s ice cream prompted the family to build the standalone Dairy Store in 1968, and they also replaced the calf pen with a herd of friendly and entertaining goats. “By the late 1980s, we were not yet using the term ‘agritourism,’” says Young, “but we realized that providing a fun visit was more important than merely selling ice cream.” Today, Young’s boasts a year-round complex of ag-tivities that Young oversees with help from his sister, wife, son, and other family members. While ice cream remains the top attraction, Young’s is also known for farmstead cheeses made from Jersey milk in the red barn’s old dairy shop. The Dairy Store, which also houses a bakery and fast-food-style eatery, features Young’s signature Cow Shakes, Bull Shakes, and Buckeye Bull Shakes, while the full-service Golden Jersey Inn serves country comfort foods such as chicken and dumplings. Young’s entertainment offerings range from farm-themed

miniature golf at its two Udders & Putters courses to the Kiddie Corral with pedal tractors and a play corn pit and seasonal events, including an Easter egg hunt, ice cream charity bike tour, and pick-your-own pumpkins. Young’s Jersey Dairy turns 150 in 2019, and the family is planning a birthday celebration from January 18 to 21. “Our birthday is a very inexpensive time for families to bring their kids and have fun,” says Young. One-dip waffle cones will be specially priced at $1.50; both the Dairy Store and Golden Jersey Inn will offer cheeseburgers and kids’ meals for $1.50; and customers purchasing a sundae, shake, or deep-fried cheese curds will receive a souvenir milk bottle. Udders & Putters will offer miniature golf games for $1.50. Young’s Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387. 937-325-0629; www.youngsdairy.com.

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JANUARY 2019 CALENDAR

NORTHWEST

JAN. 9 – National Russian Ballet’s Cinderella, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. $29–$59. Composed by Sergei Prokofiev, this full-length ballet is notable for its jubilant music, lush scenery, and hilarious double-roles of the stepsisters, more mad than bad in this treatment. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com. JAN. 10 – Through the Drinking Glass Tasting and Pairing Event — Craft Beers, 109 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney. Time to be determined. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org. JAN. 11 – Silver Screen Classics: The King and I, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. $5. 419-242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.

JAN. 5 – Model Train Clinic, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, 1337 Hayes Ave., Fremont, 1–4 p.m. $2, or free with purchase of regular museum ticket. Veteran model train hobbyists assist you with advice related to model train maintenance and repair, as well as estimating the value of older model trains. 419332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

CENTRAL

JAN. 18–20 – Camp Perry Open: Civilian Markmanship Program, 1000 N. Lawrence Rd., Port Clinton. Open to air rifle and air pistol competitors of all ages and skill levels. Spectators welcome. 419-6352141 ext. 731, kharrington@thecmp.org, or http://thecmp.org.

JAN. 11–20 – Ohio RV and Boat Show, Ohio Expo Ctr., 717 E. 17th St., Columbus, Wed.–Fri. 12–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $14, C. (6–13) $3, under 6 free. See hundreds of campers and boats from over 21 dealers, plus camping gear, equipment, and related products. www.ohiorvandboatshow.com.

JAN. 19 – Hocking Hills Winter Hike, 19852 St. Rte. 664 S., Logan, continuous starts from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. See the beauty of Hocking Hills in the winter as you hike 6 miles from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave, with a stop at Cedar Falls for refreshments. 740-685-6841 or www.hockinghills.com.

JAN. 4, 25 – Improv in the May, Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $5. Audience members suggest ideas for the games and skits that seasoned stage actors perform. It’s a night of hilarious and unpredictable fun. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.

WEST VIRGINIA

JAN. 19–20 – Lima Symphony: Mozart by Candlelight, Sat. 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima; Sun. 4 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. $20. An exquisite evening of Mozart and candlelight awaits as two local sanctuaries open their doors to the experience of music as it was performed during Mozart’s lifetime. 419-222-5701 or www.limasymphony.com.

JAN. 26 – Prom Dress Consignment Sale, 109 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, during office hours. Beautiful dresses and accessories at great JAN. 13 – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Veterans prices. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org. Memorial Civic and Convention Ctr., 7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. $44–$84. 419-224-1552 or www.limaciviccenter.com.

JAN. 12 – Annie Moses Band, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 8 p.m. $12–$28. Cutting-edge sound fuses American roots, folk rock, and jazz. 740-383-2101 or www. marionpalace.org.

JAN. 4–6 – Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo, Greater Columbus Convention Ctr., Halls C and D, 400 N. High St., Columbus, Fri. 12–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $6, under 18 free. From top-quality exhibits, to informative seminars, to insightful demonstrations and more, you’ll discover thousands of smart, stylish, and cost-effective ways to design or renovate your home. www.homeshowcenter.com.

JAN. 18–20, 25–27 – Mamma Mia!, Encore Theater, 991 N. Shore Dr., Lima, Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $12–$17. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a teen’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. www.amiltellers.org.

JAN. 19 – Logan Frozen Festival, Main St., Logan, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Free. Features more than 30 ice carvings lining Main Street, ice carving demonstrations by the award-winning Rock On Ice, musical entertainment, dining options, and a Pop-Up Shop. 800-462-5464. JAN. 19–20 – Midwest Sports Spectacular, Ohio Expo Ctr., Cardinal Hall, 717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus, Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $10 for weekend pass. $5 parking. Sports collector cards, vintage and new collectibles, memorabilia, and autograph signings. https://ohiosportsgroup.com. JAN. 25–27 – Johnson’s Log Home and Timber Frame Show, Ohio Expo Ctr., Rhodes Bldg., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Fri.

JAN. 5 – Little Princess Ball, North Bend State Park, 202 North Bend Park Rd., Cairo. $130 per father/daughter. Bring your little princess (ages 5–12) to the ball! Celebrate with dinner, a father/ daughter dance, arts and crafts, and souvenir photo. Price includes lodging. Registration required. 304-643-2931 or https:// wvstateparks.com/event/little-princess-ball/. JAN. 25–27 – Huntington RV and Boat Show, Big Sandy Superstore Arena, 1 Center Plaza, Huntington, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. An expo featuring new products and services for travelers, campers, boaters, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. 304-757-5487 or www.bigsandyarena.com. JAN. 26 – Honey Bee Expo, West Virginia University– Parkersburg, Rte. 47, Parkersburg. $20 advance, $25 at door; age 12 and under, $8. All-day conference dedicated to the honey bee and the hobby of beekeeping. Workshops for all levels of beekeepers, from beginners to advanced. www.movba.org.

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1–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 admission, good for all three days. An expo for log home, timber frame home, and rustic furniture enthusiasts. 866-607-4108 or www. loghomeshows.com. JAN. 26 – Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 8 p.m. $15–$28. Rumours captures the energy of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career by blending perfect harmonies, precise instrumentation, and a visually engaging stage show. 740-3832101 or www.marionpalace.org. JAN. 26 – Workshop for Beginners: Grafting the Right Way, Dawes Arboretum Greenhouse Classroom, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, 8:30–11:30 a.m., $30/$40 non-members. Learn about grafting in a hands-on workshop to ensure future success in reproducing plants. Rootstock and scion wood are provided; attendees may bring their own scion wood, if appropriate rootstock is available (call to verify). Participants take home the material they graft to nurture. Appropriate for ages 14 and above. Register by Jan. 24 at 800-443-2937 or www.dawesarb.org. FEB. 2 – Lancaster Antique Show, Fairfield Co. Fgds., Farm Bureau Bldg., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $6. Reception and early buying on Friday, Feb. 1, 6–8 p.m.; $10 admission includes Saturday’s show. More than 35 dealers specializing in country and period antiques, stoneware, decorative arts, and more. 614-325-8873, 614-989-5811, or www.facebook. com/lancasterantiqueshow.

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NORTHEAST

JAN. 5 – Snow Dogs Train Show, presented by Cuyahoga Valley S Gauge Association, UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $6, under 12 free. Free parking. All-gauge show with over 150 tables of trains and toys, operating layouts of several gauges, and good food at reasonable prices. www.cvsga.com.

JAN. 19 – Northern Ohio Fly Fishing Expo, Days Inn and Suites, 4742 Brecksville Rd., Richfield, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $10, Youth (13–18) $5, under 12 free. Free with military ID. Fishing seminars, fly tying lessons, fishing gear and supplies, and more. www.ncffexpo.com.

JAN. 9–13 – Ohio RV Supershow, I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, Wed.–Fri. 12–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $13, under 13 free. $10 parking. Check out over 600 of the newest RVs including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motor homes. 330-678-4489 or www.ohiorvshow.com.

THROUGH JAN. 7 – Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville. Free. Over 150 unique, life-size Nutcrackers on display at Fort Steuben Park. Market booths open on the weekend. 740-283-1787 or www. steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com. JAN. 5 – Antique and Collectible Toy Show, Lakeland Community College, AFC Auxiliary Gym, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $6, C. (6–12) $2, under 6 free. New and antique toys, dolls, diecast cars, planes, and other models to buy, sell, or trade. 216-470-5780 (Tom), cleveshows@att.net, or www. neocollectibletoys.com.

SOUTHEAST

JAN. 12–13 – Mohican Winter Fest, 131 W. Main St., Loudonville, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Award-winning Aaron Costic and his crew from Elegant Ice Creations are back to sculpt truly inspired creations from ice. See over 25 elegant ice sculptures. Additional ice carving around Central Park fountain. 419-994-2519 or www. discovermohican.com. JAN. 17–21 – Mid-America Boat Show, I-X Ctr., 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, Thur./Fri. 12–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $14, Srs. $12, under 13 free. Features the “boating experience” pavilion and Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel! www.clevelandboatshow.com. JAN. 18–20 – Appalachian Music Festival, Mohican Park State Lodge, 1098 Ashland Co. Rd. 3006, Perrysville. Free and open to the public. This weekend-long event celebrates the heritage of Appalachian music. Jam sessions, performances, and more. 419938-5411 or www.mohicanlodge.com.

THROUGH JAN. 1 – Dickens Victorian Village, downtown Cambridge. Stroll the streets to view scenes depicting life in 1850s England, featuring life-sized, handmade mannequins wearing real vintage clothing. 800-933-5480 or www.dickensvictorianvillage.com. THROUGH JAN. 1 – Holiday Light Show, Guernsey County Courthouse, Cambridge, 5:30–9 p.m. nightly. Four different light and music shows performed each evening. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com.

JAN. 20 – Norwalk & Western RR Winter Model Train Show, German’s Villa, 3330 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5, under 10 free. Free parking. All scales, operating layouts and displays, model train supplies, railroad historical items, and more. 419-706-8038 or www.norwalkandwesternrr.com. JAN. 25–27 – Cleveland Motorcycle Show, I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, Fri. 3–8 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $17, under 12 free. $10 parking. www.motorcycleshows. com. JAN. 26 – TCA Great Lakes Division Train Meet, UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Adult $6, Family $8, kids admitted free. Free parking. All-gauge show including O, S, HO, N, Z, and large scale with over 175 tables and many operating displays. New and old trains to buy, sell, or trade. 440-665-0882 (Ed Mularz), emularz1124@aol.com, or www.greatlakestca.org. FEB. 2 – Mid-Winter Stamp and Coin Show, Mozelle Hall, Ashland Co. Fgds., 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission and parking. Contact: Ashland Stamp and Coin Club, P.O. Box 269, Ashland, OH 44805.

displays of many prehistoric objects, materials recovered from 18th-century native and military camps located in Ohio will be on display for the first time. Programs offer hands-on activities and demonstration, and the chance to handle real dinosaur bones! 740373-3750 or www.campusmartiusmuseum.org. JAN. 20 – Bridal and Prom Showcase, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge, 12–3 p.m. $5. Caterers, DJs, photographers, realtors, hair salons, makeup artists, and more will be available with ideas to make your special day memorable. 740439-7009 or www.pritchardlaughlin.com.

JAN. 13 – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, 3 p.m. $29–$39. The most award-winning JAN. 26 – Country on the Carpet, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., band in bluegrass music history performs at a special Sunday 7033 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge, 7 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 at door. Put matinee. 740-753-1924 or www.stuartsoperahouse.org. on your dancin’ shoes — or boots! — for a night full of country and JAN. 19 – “Digging the Past” Archaeology Day, Campus Martius bluegrass music. 740-439-7009 or www.pritchardlaughlin.com. Museum, 601 Second St., Marietta, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Along with

music. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309 or www. vinokletwines.com.

SOUTHWEST

JAN. 5–6 – Wedding Expo and Show, Wright State University Nutter Ctr./McLin Gym, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, 11 a.m–4 p.m. $5 in advance, $8 at door. Fashion shows at 1 and 3 p.m. Giveaways, door prizes, demonstrations, and seminars. www. weddingapolis.com. JAN. 19 – Chocolate Meltdown, Oxford Community Arts Ctr., 10 S. College Ave., Oxford, 1–5 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 at door, under 13 free. Chocolate delicacies for tasting, an amateur baking contest, children’s activities, raffle baskets, an auction, educational materials about chocolate, and an art exhibit. info@oxarts.org or 513-524-8506.

JAN. 2, 9, 16, 23 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy dinner and an evening of lively bluegrass

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Lower your water heater temperature. The Dept. of Energy recommends using the warm setting (120 degrees) during fall and winter months.

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