Henry County REMC — April 2019 Indiana Connection

Henry County REMC’s

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Henry County REMC

Annual Meeting!

APRIL 25 • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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Join us on April 25 for our

82nd annual meeting!

MEET YOUR DIRECTORS Brian Becker, Gerald Shelton, Donald Cross, Wayne Jester, Ron Chew, Randy Maloyed, Don Sloan, Shane Young, Jamey Marcum

CEO ANNUAL REPORT In 2018, HCREMC completed the third year of a four-year work plan, deployed new meters, replaced security lights and installed new services. Through enhanced traffic control, HCREMC employees are better equipped and trained to set up work zones on roadways. Please pay close attention and proceed cautiously when you see big orange signs, cones and flaggers in these work zones.

You may have heard us repeatedly mention that system reliability is a high priority.

The last several years, we’ve worked diligently to rebuild lines, replace poles and clear right-of-way. In 2018, for the first time ever, we were able to proactively collect data and report on cause, number, frequency and duration of power outages.

We knew that an overwhelming number of outages were caused by trees: particularly ash trees. Our data indicates trees caused nearly half the outages in 2018. Because clearing trees takes substantial time and effort, the duration of those outages count for over half of the outage time.

Rates have been discussed for many months. Our cost of service analysis process has been challenging. Because of

the work done these past several years, we can properly identify similar services and allocate costs for those services. That process takes time. Some of those rate changes have been implemented and others will be made in the future.

In 2018, HCREMC retired more than $875,000 in capital credits to REMC members who were members between 1976 and 1979. We will continue to return capital credits to our member/owners.

Finally, we devoted much time and effort investigating ways to bring broadband to the unserved and underserved areas of our service territory. The findings suggest that becoming a broadband provider is not in the best interest of the HCREMC membership. Through a pilot project with neighboring cooperative NineStar Connect, we will determine if we can work with others to provide improved broadband access.

The cooperative difference offers many benefits. Improving the quality of life in the areas we serve is one benefit, as is delivering electricity and reliability in a safe and responsible manner. This past year was challenging but we’ve worked to meet those challenges and prepare for the years to come.

CEO

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of Henry County REMC will be held at the First Baptist Church located at 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle, on April 25, 2019, at 5:15 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

Registration (Main Entrance) Members receive a ticket for a special gift upon check-in.

5:15 – 7 p.m.

Dinner (Fellowship Center)

5:15 p.m. – close of meeting Youth Activities Available (Youth Center) Supervision for Ages 5 and Up

5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Entertainment (Sanctuary) Zach DuBois

6:30 p.m. – close of meeting

Business Meeting (Sanctuary)

Invocation, Pastor Ken Durham, First Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance Your ticket to the meeting is on the back of this month’s magazine!

Results of the 2019 director election for districts 2, 5 and 8 will be announced. Cooperative reports will be given, and any other business proper to be brought before the meeting will be conducted. Scholarship award winners will be announced.

BE SURE TO BRING IT WITH YOU.

Members must detach and bring the official registration card attached to the cover of this publication to the annual meeting. The registration card must be presented to be eligible to attend the business meeting and win door prizes. Members must be present to win prizes.

— Ron Chew, secretary

The 2019 annual meeting will be held Thursday, April 25, at First Baptist Church, 709 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle.

Call Meeting to Order, Wayne Jester, Chairman

SHANNON THOM

OFFICIAL NOTICE

MEETING AGENDA

National Anthem, Zach DuBois Credentials Committee Report Reading of Proof of Mailing, Ron Chew, Secretary Reading of Minutes of Last Meeting Reports Unfinished Business New Business Prize Drawings (Sanctuary) Brian Becker, Vice Chairman

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from the editor

Where’s the beef?

I’m not one to typically order a burger and fries when I go out to lunch — I’m more of an Italian food type of gal. But sometimes, especially after seeing an ad featuring a sizzling patty on a grill on TV, I get that gnawing junk food craving. And it won’t go away until I devour a burger.

I’m not a burger snob. I appreciate them all: fast food, bar food, the kind you eat on a plate with cups of ketchup on the side, and, yes, veggie burgers, too. I’ve even had a few Impossible Burgers, the newest trend in non-beef burgers.

Impossible Burgers are completely plant-based but here’s the kicker: they

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The novelty of eating a trickster burger that pretends to be what it isn’t is taking the country by storm. White Castle began selling “Impossible Sliders” in select markets last year and the Impossible Burger is supposed to be making its way to grocery stores this year.

Decisions, decisions! Besides deciding how to dress my burger (Pickles? Onions? Mayo?) now there are even more decisions to make about the patty itself. Maybe I should just stick to a plate of spaghetti and avoid the confusion!

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03 FROM THE EDITOR 05 CO-OP NEWS What’s happening at your local electric cooperative.

09 ENERGY Spring’s the time to prepare

cover story 20 INDIANA EATS Great view, great food: Scenic View Restaurant in Bloomington.

21 FOOD Get cracking: Recipes

your home for summer.

featuring eggs.

12 INSIGHTS

23 COVER STORY Take me out to the ballpark.

Indiana’s fields of dreams.

14 COUNTY OF THE MONTH Spotlighting Fulton County.

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travel

pets

28 TRAVEL A saintly sanctuary at Saint Meinrad.

34 PETS

30 EVENTS CALENDAR

35 PRODUCT RECALLS

32 DIY Wiper duty: Changing windshield wiper blades a simple car maintenance task.

Why is my dog always barking?

(Not in all versions.)

36 H OOSIER ENERGY/ WABASH VALLEY NEWS 38 PROFILE Lineman Dave Peters.

33 SAFETY Tornado tips: What to do no matter where you are.

On the cover Gabriel Arias was one of the young baseball stars passing through Fort Wayne last season with the TinCaps, Class-A farm club of the San Diego Padres. Five minor league professional teams suit up in Indiana each spring. Check out the “boys of summer” near you.

co-op news

See you at the www.hcremc.com

annual meeting!

CONTACT US 800-248-8413 Fax: 765-529-1667

members are local consumers, just like

busy lives. We find

you. The 2019 director election results

ourselves multi-

will be presented at the annual meeting.

tasking, constantly checking phones

OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday STREET ADDRESS 3400 S. State Road 3 New Castle, IN 47362

Most of us lead

and email to keep up with the demands of modern life. Thanks to technology, we can accomplish many tasks electronically and

HCREMC is one of the few local organizations that is uniquely positioned to bring together all members of the community. The health of the co-op and the well-being of the community are closely intertwined.

MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box D New Castle, IN 47362

remotely to be more efficient. And with

Perhaps you may feel that you have

so many pressing obligations, we like to

nothing to add to the discussion, so

protect our “spare” time. Invitations to

there is no need to attend the annual

A night deposit box is available 24 hours a day.

attend in-person meetings and gather-

meeting. However, every energy bill

ings are weighed carefully as we decide

you pay to the co-op helps ensure bet-

whether or not our time and effort to

ter service and reliability for the whole

attend is beneficial. The answer to the

community. Your dollars are reinvested

question, “what’s in it for me?” must be

locally into improvements that impact

compelling.

the reliability and affordability of your

EMAIL hcremc@hcremc.com SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS To report a power outage, please call 800-248-8413, day or night.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Henry County REMC is to provide reliable, safe and cost-competitive electrical service to enhance the lives of our members and the communities we serve.

BILL DUE DATES Bills mailed May 9 are due May 27.

Bills mailed May 15 are due June 2.

Bills mailed May 31 are due June 17.y.

You may think attending HCREMC’s annual meeting would be easy to lump into the “no benefit to me” category.

However, I’d ask you to think again.

HCREMC exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to its consumermembers (that’s you!). Equally important is our mission to enrich the lives of all members and to serve the long-term interests of our local communities. This is where you can help.

Know what’s below.

As a member of the community, you

Call 811 before you dig!

have a perspective that is valuable — and we invite you to share it with the co-op. At the annual meeting, co-op

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leaders will discuss priorities, challenges and financial health for the coming years. Items under consideration include rates, broadband and reliability.

Annual meeting is also the time to meet the board members who represent you — the members of the co-op. Board

energy. HCREMC wants to hear from you to better inform our decisions as we plan for the future.

While HCREMC provides convenient electronic options for bill-paying and communication, there are times when there is no substitute for in-person engagement. When members of our community come together for a common purpose, we improve the quality of life for all in our corner of the world.

If you’ve never attended our annual meeting, or if it’s been awhile, please stop by. Your co-op family looks forward to visiting with you! We’ll have food, youth activities, entertainment and door prizes, so mark your calendar for the annual meeting on April 25 at the First Baptist Church located at 709 S. Memorial Dr. in New Castle. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

SHANNON THOM CEO APRIL 2019

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co-op news

Spring Storm safety S

pring is upon us, which means severe weather can arrive at a moment’s notice, no matter where you live. Wind, rain, hail, and other elements can cause extensive damage to your home and property, so it’s always a good idea to be prepared for what Mother Nature throws your way.

Here are a few simple steps you can take to proactively protect your home and property from damaging spring storms:

Spring storm home safety checklist ASSESS. Take a walk around your property often to see if there is any damage and make necessary repairs. Small damage to roofs and chimneys that occurred during winter can turn into big headaches after any severe storm. Make sure gutters are clear and draining properly. Consider investing in a chimney cap — they’re great at keeping out moisture from heavy rains, which can damage stainless steel liners, or cause mold.

Trim and prune trees. Remove dead branches that could end up being dangerous projectiles in a severe storm and cause damage not covered by your homeowner’s insurance. Ensure there aren't any limbs or branches hovering near the power source to your home.

It is recommended that trees and limbs be at least 10 feet away from your home.

Ensure sump pumps are working.

Spring runoff and heavy rainfall can result in flooded basements.

Make sure your pumps are running smoothly so they can do their job when you need them.

Consider having a battery backup for your sump pump in the event your power goes out to prevent flooding.

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Secure backyard items. Your backyard oasis can turn into a danger zone in a severe storm.

High winds can turn unsecured items into missiles. If you’ve received a warning that a severe storm in approaching, move these items — patio furniture, lawn chairs, propane tanks and grills, flags and poles, bird feeders, and potted or hanging plants — inside your home, shed, or garage if possible. If you can’t bring furniture or heavy items in, try using a rope or garden hose to tie them down securely.

Be ready for power outages: • Think ahead. Make ice: lots of it. Fill up empty soda bottles with water and freeze them and leave them in your freezer. These will come in handy in both a cooler or the refrigerator, like an old-time icebox.

tips

• Stay informed. Add HCREMC's phone number 800-248-8413 to your phone's contact list to report outages and listen for updates. If you don’t have a batteryoperated radio, get one!

• Use a cooler for essential foods. This way you can keep the refrigerator closed and keep the foods that you absolutely need to access cool and safe.

• If you have an electric garage door opener, be sure to disconnect it using the release cord.

• It’s always a good idea to have extra batteries, some drinking water, and a good first aid kit on hand.

• Think camping — and either get a camp stove (always use it outside), or use the grill to cook if you’ve lost power.

• Keep your cell phone charged before the power goes out!

TORNADOES TORNADO WATCH

issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes

TORNADO WARNING

issued when tornadoes have been spotted or indicated by radar

Tornado warning issued? Seek shelter immediately in a basement, an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor of a building and crouch down close to the floor to protect yourself. Stay away from windows.

They can shatter due to flying debris.

co-op news

System improvements at your co-op Last month, we detailed our strategy for rebuilding aged and obsolete parts on our distribution system. However, when we decide to rebuild a portion of our system the advantages are not limited to simply replacing infrastructure that needs it.

We view the replacement of aged lines as an opportunity to improve our system performance in other ways. Proper fuse size placement on our system and accessing system performance information are just a few of the items we consider when taking on these projects.

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of these rebuilds, however, is the increased burden we can place on certain line segments that otherwise haven’t been updated for many decades. We can build loops into our system that haven’t previously existed and give ourselves increased ability to feed areas in different ways. This means we can minimize outage times.

HAPPY EASTER! Our office will be closed on Friday, April 19, for Good Friday.

Planting for

ENERGY SAVINGS

The lengthy outage in the Mooreland area on Feb. 24, is the perfect example of how this can be utilized. When Duke Energy’s transmission line experienced major problems during the wind storm, our local HCREMC personnel was left unable to fix the problem that had our members without power. We were unable to estimate a restoral time for the members impacted.

Instead, HCREMC’s crews got to work performing a series of switching procedures that essentially redirected electricity from both our Johnstown and Spiceland substations. Crews were able to greatly reduce the length of the outage by utilizing new and upgraded tie lines that connect areas of our system and have the capacity to be doubly burdened when needed.

Efforts to create these loops in our system continue every year and, coupled with technological advances of the present and the future, outage durations will decrease as a result.

U N P LANN ED OU TAGE H O URS BY CAU SE 57% transmission outage

DO: Place deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home.

Enjoy summer shade and reduce A/C costs.

Enjoy winter sun and a warmer home.

Call 811 to have underground utility lines marked for free before digging.

DON’T: Plant too close to overhead power lines.

Plant trees 50 feet away from overhead lines.

Plant too close to your home’s foundation.

Plant trees at least 20 feet away from the foundation.

33% trees 5% design/ equipment failure 5% public

Sources: ArborDay.org, SafeElectricity.org and HomeGuides.sfgate.com

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co-op news

Considering solar?

We’re here to help Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. Some are looking for a green energy source. These two motives are why many homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels.

The interest in alternative energy sources is also being fueled by decreasing costs for rooftop solar, the availability of financial incentives and the proliferation of companies offering solar panel installation.

However, as attractive and popular as rooftop solar may appear, it is important for consumers to fully understand its true costs, the operational reality of this form of energy and actual energy savings. To determine whether rooftop solar is right for their particular situation, homeowners must undertake their due diligence.

IS ROOFTOP SOLAR RIGHT FOR YOU? To help determine whether rooftop solar is right for you, it is important to consider: • overall energy efficiency of the home/ building • age and pitch of the roof • orientation of the sun in relation to the home/building • tree coverage near the home/building • weather patterns for the region

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QUESTIONS FOR YOUR SOLAR PANEL DEALER: • Is there a large, up-front payment required or are fees spread out over time?

As reported in previous months, we completed a cost of service analysis (COSA) that indicated rate changes are necessary to

• Will the homeowner own the panels, or will they be leased?

meet our revenue requirements of

• Are there any hidden costs, for example, does the roof need to be replaced before installing the panels?

Many factors influence electric

• Are there ongoing maintenance fees?

• Are there rebates or other financial incentives available?

• Is the estimated energy savings worth the investment?

• Is it more cost effective to invest in other energy saving measures?

When assessing solar options, it is an excellent time to examine other potential energy efficiency improvements for your home. For example, it may make sense to insulate the attic at the same time as installing solar.

HCREMC understands that installing solar at your home is not the best fit for everyone. For this reason, we have introduced My Solar, a cooperative solar program. Rather than installing solar panels on your home, HCREMC will keep and maintain your panels at our solar array in Henry County. It is located just off Highway 3 and Interstate 70. Participating members will see the change on their monthly electric bill, with each panel generating 450-500 kWhs annually. It is easy, affordable solar power, no matter where you live. If you are interested in My Solar, simply call our office at 800-248-8413 to inquire.

APRIL 2019

RATE CHANGE REMINDER

your cooperative. rates, such as weather, trees and the lifestyles of our memberconsumers. HCREMC electric rates reflect the cost to build, maintain and finance our lines as well as operate.

NEW ENERGY RATE – EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 June–November:

$0.1112 per kWh December–May: $0.1031 per kWh This increase reflects rate changes put into place by our power supplier, Hoosier Energy.

In addition, a review of member accounts is currently being conducted to identify if members are in the proper rate class based on their energy consumption.

As this work progresses, we will update you on any changes.

SPRING’S THE TIME TO

prepare your home for summer!

W

hile you may be getting used to the spring temperatures warming you from the winter chill, it won’t be long before the blazing summer sun is heating your house to uncomfortable levels. And just as your heating system was kept busy in the winter, your air conditioner will also be laboring to keep pace with the heat. Fortunately, you can plan now to prep your house to maximize your summer comfort while minimizing spikes in energy costs. Some steps are simple, while others take a bit more planning: Use your windows during the day and at night. This is one tip everyone can follow! You should open

your windows on cool evenings and at night to let the wind flow through your house. This can keep you comfortable without the need to turn on the air conditioner — which will save you money.

Create a setback schedule for your air conditioner: Raise your indoor air temperature when you are out of the house for a length of time: at work, at school, or on vacation (unless you have a modulating air conditioner). Wi-Fi enabled “smart” thermostats make scheduling your time away easier. Some thermostats can even “learn” when to set back on their own.

Create (and stick to) a maintenance schedule to ensure HVAC efficiency.

You should schedule an annual inspection of your heating and cooling systems to make sure that they are functioning properly. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction when your air conditioning system needs to work hard. Preventative maintenance also will help your heating and cooling systems work at peak efficiency longer. When was the last time that your blower and air conditioning coils were really cleaned?

If it was more than three years ago, it might be time for a good clean and tune.

Seal air leaks and properly insulate your home. Many homes have small crevices and gaps that can lead to air that you’re paying to cool in the summer (and heat in the winter) escaping. This can make your home’s HVAC system work harder than needed, which costs you money.

Properly sealing your home will prevent treated air from escaping. Once your home is properly sealed, you also can have your house checked to see if

your home’s insulation is at recommended levels.

You can have your home checked by the last step…

Contact your local electric co-op about scheduling an energy audit. Your local co-op may have a list of local contractors who conduct energy audits, and your cooperative might even offer them! An energy audit will include a thorough analysis and testing of energy use in your home to provide steps you can take to save money and improve your home’s comfort.

Taking steps now can lead to a more comfortable environment in your home.

by

Garrett Keiser Energy Advisor Heartland REMC

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insights Gasstrom named Indiana Electric Cooperatives CEO The board of directors of Indiana Electric Cooperatives has selected John P. Gasstrom as its next chief executive officer.

Previously, Gasstrom was director of compliance at Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC).

Gasstrom has more than 25 years of energy industry experience as a customer-focused leader skilled in strategic planning and project management. He joined GSOC in 2002, where he has been responsible for the activities of the compliance department, including bulk electric system reliability and critical infrastructure protection compliance and corporate ethics. He also served GSOC and its members in energy control and metering systems roles.

Gasstrom holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA with a focus on technology management from the University of Phoenix.

“We are excited to welcome John to Indiana Electric Cooperatives,” said Gary Gerlach, president of the IEC board of directors. “His leadership and deep understanding of the energy industry will be valuable to our member cooperatives as they meet the challenges facing our industry and work to improve the overall economic health, vitality and quality of life in the communities we serve.”

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Readers have their own ‘Hoosierwood’ picks The February article about movies filmed in Indiana inspired some readers to offer suggestions for films that they think should have made the list. Among the comments we received: I was surprised that A Girl Named Sooner was not included. Filmed entirely in Vevay (and Switzerland County in 1974) with Richard Crenna, Lee Remick, Cloris Leachman, Anne Francis, Don Murray, and Michael Gross. Susan Deer (from Indianapolis) played 8-year-old Sooner. For a resident of Ripley County (at that time), it was the most exciting thing to happen in that part of our state!

Russell Parks How in the world did Prancer make the list and Winning was omitted? While I love Sam Elliott, the tale of an injured reindeer is hardly more Hoosier than the Indianapolis 500.

John Brasker I am dismayed Bullitt County (2018) was overlooked. It was written, directed and produced by David McCracken and Josh Riedford who were from Evansville..

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‘WELCOME TO HOOSIERWOOD’ WRITER BRIAN D. SMITH RESPONDED TO THE READERS’ COMMENTS: I totally sympathize with anyone who read my story and wondered why I didn’t mention a particular movie that was filmed in Indiana – or questioned what went into my list of 10 “Hoosierwood” films.

Early on I realized there was no point in trying to list every movie made in Indiana. For one thing, no reliable master list exists. (For instance, Film Indiana counts 113 such films and Wikipedia 43.) And even if I could have found them all, there’d have been no room in the story for anything but the list itself.

Regarding my list of 10 “noteworthy and star-studded examples of Hoosierwood,” I was aiming for a final group that (1) featured top Hollywood stars, (2) spanned a variety of eras, (3) represented a variety of subjects, and/or (4) were significant in other ways.

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Fulton County The frugal farmers of Fulton County cut corners building their barns a century ago — literally. The barns they built were round. In doing so, the northcentral Indiana county became known as the “Round Barn Capital of the World.”

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After the tribe’s forced removal from Indiana in 1838, the dam, mill and village fell into disrepair. In the early 1900s, the lake found new life as a gathering place.

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while using less building materials than

The removal of the Potawatomi to Kan-

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From the late 1800s into the 1930s, round barns were built across the Midwest. At one time, Indiana had about 225 of them, more than any state, and Fulton County, with 17 round barns, had more than any other Hoosier county.

Trail of Death,” started just north of Fulton County and passed through. It’s a dark chapter of history but is also one county residents have been in the forefront of researching and commemorating. A Fulton County Eagle Scout placed the first historical marker along the trail in the

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Manitou, which today covers 775 acres

in western Fulton County. The annual

southeast of Rochester, is one of the

Trail of Courage Living History Festival

oldest manmade lakes in Indiana, if not

each September at the county historical

the oldest. The lake was created in 1827

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Bloomington restaurant overlooks Lake Monroe beans and pineapple salsa. Four versions of the brunch favorite, Eggs Benedict, highlight the weekend-only brunch menu: Traditional (with ham

Shrimp Ceviche

and Hollandaise Sauce), Crab Cake Benedict (with two crab cakes and capers), Eggs Florentine (with spinach and grilled tomato) and Country Benny (an innovative take on the classic featuring a biscuit base, bacon and sausage gravy). Nothing goes better

T

he aptly named Scenic View Restaurant in Bloomington has an ample and varied menu of

appetizers, salads, sandwiches,

with brunch than a Bloody Mary.

Scenic View’s spicy cocktail gets rave reviews. And, on Sundays, the popular cocktail is half price!

entrees, pastas, brunch items, drinks

Besides the restaurant, the property

and desserts. But that’s not the only

includes a 4,000 square foot, eight

reason folks flock there. A major draw

bedroom lodge; the two-bedroom

for this eatery just 10 minutes from the

Hoosier Hideaway; a campground;

Indiana University campus is its loca-

and Trailhead Pizzeria which offers

tion overlooking Lake Monroe which

gourmet pizza, salads, calzones and

translates into a “scenic view.”

a full bar. Scenic View and Trailhead

Scenic View offers both indoor and outdoor patio outdoor seating. If the weather’s nice, opt to be outside. And, as restaurant regulars note, if your favorite canine happens be a dinner companion, all’s good. Pups are welcome on Scenic View’s patio!

The restaurant touts its menu as “upscale traditional American.” Customer favorites include the View Burger (served atop a Pretzel Bun) and the Fish Tacos served with sides of black

Pizzeria host musical acts throughout the year. Check their website for the schedule.

Scenic view 4600 S. State Road 446 Bloomington, IN 47401 812-837-9496 Open year round.

Seasonal hours.

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Salmon Mousse Appetizer

Plus, bring your dog for dinner on the patio!

food

by Ruth Ann King

4 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 4 oz. shredded Swiss cheese 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 1¼ cups milk or light cream ¾ t. salt ⅛ t. pepper Place crust in pie pan and flute edges. Do not prick crust but may fill with dry beans to keep crust flat. Bake at 350 F for 7 minutes.

Cook sausage and drain. Place hard-boiled eggs in bottom of pie shell and top with sausage and cheeses. Pour beaten eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, that have been combined, over all. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Eggs Delmonico

by Patricia Zobrist Knox, Indiana 2 (10.5-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup 1 (2-oz.) jar pimentos, drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6-8 hard boiled eggs, chopped Approximately 8 pieces of toast Heat soup, pimentos and cheese until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Add chopped eggs. Serve over toast.

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FO O D PREPARED BY I NDI ANA CO NNECT I O N S TA FF PHO TO S BY RI CHARD G . B I E V E R

by Heidi Stamets, Monroeville, Indiana 1 cup breadcrumbs 10 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. spaghetti ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving 4 large eggs, cracked into 2 small bowls (2 in each bowl) Toss breadcrumbs in 2 T. oil, season with salt and pepper, then toast in a skillet until golden brown, stirring often. Transfer to a small bowl.

skillet over low heat, stirring often, until garlic is golden.

Mushroom Artichoke Brunch Bake

Transfer to a large serving bowl.

by Charlotte Rymph, Monterey, Indiana

Meanwhile, boil spaghetti in 4 qt. of water with 1 T. salt,

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain

2 T. butter, melted, divided

Heat 3 T. oil, garlic, and ¼ t. salt in a large nonstick

pasta and return it to pot. Add garlic mixture, 3 T. oil,

½ t. salt

Parmesan cheese, and ½ cup reserved cooking water.

2½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Toss to combine. Cover and set aside while

1 can (14-oz.) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed,

cooking eggs.

drained and quartered

Heat now-empty skillet over low heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 T. oil, swirl to coat pan, then quickly add eggs. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 2-3 minutes.

Season pasta with salt and pepper to taste and add reserved cooking water as needed to adjust consistency.

Top individual portions with bread crumbs and fried egg and serve with extra Parmesan. Serves 4.

3 cups (12-oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 12 eggs 1¾ cups 2 percent milk 1 can (4-oz.) chopped green chiles, drained Preheat oven to 350 F. Place potatoes in greased 13x9-inch baking dish; drizzle with 1 T. melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Place artichokes on paper towels; pat dry. Sprinkle mushrooms, artichokes and cheese over potatoes. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and green chiles. Pour over cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 12.

Take Me Out to the

Ballpark!

INDIANA’S FIELDS OF DREAMS STORIES BY RICHARD G. BIEVER

MacKenzie Gore delivers a pitch for the Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2018. Like the itinerant Johnny Appleseed from whom the TinCaps take their name, players in the San Diego Padres Class-A farm club tarry only briefly in Fort Wayne sowing their careers.

Gore, who threw baseballs that must have been the size of apple seeds to hitters, was the top left-handed pitching prospect in all of baseball last year.

PHO TO CO URTESY O F FO RT WAYNE TI NCAPS

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In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings broke new ground as they stepped to the plate. For the first time, an assembled starting roster of baseball players was being openly paid to play. If ever a case was made for “getting what you pay for,” that team was it. The Red Stockings hit pay dirt and finished the season with a perfect 57-0 record.

Thus, the theretofore genteel pastoral pastime of “base ball” became a professional sport. And the “National Pastime” was born.

Professional baseball celebrates is sesquicentennial this year. No one’s planning a bigger block party than Indiana’s backyard neighbor. Though not a direct descendant of that original Red Stockings team, the Cincinnati Reds are marking pro baseball’s 150 years with throwback uniforms, promotions and specials all season long.

While Indiana has no current Major League “home team,” Hoosiers certainly have had a role in developing the game and witnessing its growth from the very start — and still does. Five professional minor league teams around the state offer Hoosiers a great chance to catch some of the game’s rising stars. HERE’S THE LINEUP:

Evansville Otters AFFILIATION: Independent 2019 OPENER/ HOME OPENER: May 10 (6:35 p.m.) vs. Southern Illinois Miners TICKETS: 812-435-8686 EvansvilleOtters.com Playing in historic Bosse Field, the Otters celebrate their 25th anniversary season in 2019.

The Otters are coming off a 51-45 record in 2018. They made their third consecutive Frontier League postseason appearance last year.

Most of the 2018 roster is expected to return this season.

When the Otters began play in 1995, they brought pro baseball back to Evansville for the first time since the Triple-A Evansville Triplets relocated following the 1984 season. The Otters’ home, Bosse Field, opened in 1915 and is the third oldest ballpark in the United States, behind Wrigley Field in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston. It was the nation’s first municipally owned sports stadium.

In 1991, scenes from the film “A League of Their Own” were filmed at Bosse Field.

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Luc Rennie, a member of the Evansville Otters last season, was signed in July by the New York Mets organization. He was with the Mets system during this spring’s training.

PHO TO CO URTE S Y O F EVANSVI LLE O TTE RS

Right fielder Tirso Ornelas signs autographs for fans in Fort Wayne last season.

Ornelas is ranked No. 16 among the Padres’ highly touted young players.

PHO TO CO URTE S Y O F FO RT WAYNE TI NCAP S

Fort Wayne TinCaps AFFILIATION: Class-A, San Diego Padres 2019 OPENER/ HOME OPENER: April 4 (7:05 p.m.) vs. Lansing Lugnuts TICKETS: 260-482-6400 TinCaps.com While the TinCaps are coming off a 64-74 season, 2019 looks bright. Nine recent TinCaps players are among Major League Baseball’s Top 100 prospects, and MLB.com, ESPN, and Baseball America have ranked the San Diego Padres farm system No. 1 in baseball talent.

This continues Fort Wayne’s knack of fielding talent dating back to the start of the franchise in 1993 (when they were known as the Wizards). Since then, 172 Fort Wayne players have gone on to reach the major leagues.

After the 2008 season, coinciding with their move to the beautiful new downtown Parkview Field, the team changed its name to better reflect Fort Wayne heritage. The TinCaps is a doff-of-the-headwear to Johnny Appleseed, the eccentric itinerant pioneer who was known to sport a tin cooking pot on his head as he planted apple trees across the upper Midwest in the early 1800s. He died and is buried in Fort Wayne.

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HOME OPENER: May 21 (7:10 p.m.) vs. Sioux City Explorers TICKETS: 219-882-2255 RailCatsBaseball.com The Gary SouthShore RailCats are coming off a division-winning 59-41 season in 2018, the most wins in franchise history. It was the second straight season the RailCats played in the postseason. Like the Evansville Otters, the RailCats are an independent league team.

The RailCats have been around since 2002 and became a member of the American Association of independent teams in 2011 after the Northern League dissolved.

The team plays at U.S. Steel Yard, widely recognized as one of the top minor league ballparks in the country, and the RailCats play has kept the seats filled since it opened in 2003.

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in 2013 and a key part of the IU team that made its first-ever appearance in the College World Series. Slegers was a fifth-round draft choice by the Minnesota Twins in 2013 and was picked up

by Pittsburgh this offseason.

The Indians play at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis. The ballpark, which opened in 1996, has received many national accolades as one of the best minor league stadiums. Over the past four seasons, the Indians have either led Minor League Baseball in attendance or set a single-season attendance record every year.

top catching prospect Miguel Amaya, first-round pick Nico Hoerner, and the Cubs’ Minor League Player of the Year, Jared Young, last year and hopes to build on that young talent.

Also, at any time, fans might see a favorite Chicago Cubs player passing through South Bend while rehabbing an injury.

South Bend’s pro club began in 1988 as the Silver Hawks. The Cubs will host the Midwest League All-Star Game and events this year at its downtown ballpark, June 17-19. Four Winds Field has been ranked as the Best Single-A Ballpark by BallparkDigest.com.

P H OTO C OU R TE S Y OF IN D IA N A P OLIS IN D IA N S

Jason Martin, outfielder, came to the Indianapolis Indians in mid-season last year from the Double-A Altoona Curve where he was a an All Star. He was trying to earn a spot on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster this spring.

ON THE WAY UP

South Bend Cubs

Indianapolis Indians

AFFILIATION: Class-A, Chicago Cubs

AFFILIATION: Triple-A, Pittsburgh Pirates

2019 OPENER/ HOME OPENER: April 4 (7:05 p.m.) vs. West Michigan Whitecaps

2019 OPENER: April 4 (6:05 p.m.) at Columbus Clippers HOME OPENER: April 11 (7:05 p.m.) vs. Charlotte Knights TICKETS: 317-269-3545 IndyIndians.com Coming into 2019, the Indians are expected to be one of the youngest but most talented teams in Triple-A. As the top farm club of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Indians expect to have at least nine of the Pirates top 30 prospects on its Opening Day roster Indiana University fans may want to keep an eye out for right-handed starting pitcher Aaron Slegers. The 26-yearold was the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year

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TICKETS: 574-235-9988 SouthBendCubs.com In 2015, Northern Indiana baseball fans must have felt a double stroke of good fortune. That’s when South Bend’s Class-A baseball club became an affiliate of the ever-popular Chicago Cubs — just in time for Chicago’s pennant chase in 2015 and World Series championship in 2016.

The South Bend Cubs finished 2018 with a 64-74 record. South Bend had

Along with these five minor league teams, Indiana is home to six teams from the summer collegiate wood bat leagues. These local teams field top college talent who have hopes of breaking into the professional ranks.

They are: • Dubois County (Huntingburg) Bombers • Kokomo Jackrabbits • Lafayette Aviators • Northwest Indiana (Whiting) Oilmen • Richmond Jazz • Wabash Valley (Terre Haute) REX. Please check out their websites, schedules, fun promotions, and ticket packages, too.

Then sit back, or stand up, have some peanuts or Cracker Jack, and “root, root, root for your ‘Indiana home’ team!”

More indiana-related Baseball stories Are at IndianaConnection.org

Moses of the Mets

The baseball career of Gil Hodges is memorialized on a 52-by-16-foot mural in his hometown of Petersburg. The mural was painted in 2009 by professional muralist Randy Hedden, a former Petersburg resident.

PHO TO BY RI C HARD G . BI E V E R

HOOSIER LED PERENNIAL DOORMATS TO MIRACLE CHAMPIONSHIP “The last miracle I did,” said God (portrayed by comedian George Burns in the 1977 movie, “Oh, God”), “was the 1969 Mets. Before that, I think you have to go back to the Red Sea.” Miracle or not, the 1969 World Champs did have a Moses. Parting the major leagues and leading the put-upon New York Mets to the promised land was manager Gil Hodges, the former Dodgers star and native Hoosier.

“He’s the guy who made the difference between being World Champions and a second-rate ball club,” Cleon Jones has said of Hodges. Jones was the Mets star left fielder who caught the final out of that World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.

“We would have been real happy to finish second. But he wasn’t satisfied with that.”

The 1969 “Miracle Mets” is still one of the greatest Cinderella stories in baseball’s 150 year history. The Mets were 100-to-1 shots coming into that spring, but the 7-yearold laughable doormats blew past the fading Chicago Cubs and swept the Atlanta Braves to win the pennant. After dropping the opening game of the World Series, the plucky Mets deplumed the heavily favored Orioles in the next four straight games.

The 50th anniversary of that 1969 season will be among the story lines repeated this year. And one thread certain to run

through each retelling will be crediting Hodges — Petersburg, Indiana’s favorite son — for flip-flopping the Mets’ fortune.

Members of that team, which included future Hall of Fame pitchers Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan, have said it was the steady leadership of Hodges — an ex-Marine — who instilled the professionalism and work ethic they needed to win; it was Hodges who gave them the heart and mind to think they could win.

Hodges was born in Princeton, Indiana, April 4, 1924. The son of a coal miner, he grew up in Petersburg. After graduating from high school in 1941, Hodges played baseball at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and, in 1943, was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Then, World War II intervened. Once the war was over, his baseball career resumed and Hodges became one of Brooklyn’s great beloved “Boys of Summer” alongside Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and the others.

Hodges was drafted by the expansion Mets in 1962. When his playing days ended in ’63, he became a manager. In 1968, Hodges was brought back to New York to manage the Mets. Though they still finished ninth in the 10-team league that year, their 73 wins was a franchise best. Then came 1969.

Hodges managed the Mets to third place

finishes in 1970 and 1971. Just before the start of the 1972 season, Hodges suffered a fatal heart attack two days shy of his 48th birthday. He was buried in Brooklyn.

In his hometown, Hodges is still cherished.

Across from the Pike County Courthouse, a giant mural celebrates his baseball career. Inside the courthouse, a larger-than-life bronze bust of Hodges is on the main floor with a plaque that reads in part: “Gil was a man of integrity, dignity, community, family and God. He never forgot where he came from, and we will never forget him.”

“Sometimes it takes a special leader to create special events,” Jones, the Mets outfielder, added about his mentor and that miracle season. “Any other manager … we wouldn’t be talking about the ’69 Mets.”

Richard G. Biever is senior editor of Indiana Connection.

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Saint Meinrad Archabbey:

travel

Hospitality far from the madding crowd

BY RICHARD G. BIEVER Hospitality is a virtue by which

they pray, a visit to Saint Meinrad is

parking spaces with two charging

Hoosiers are known to live. But there’s

a good way to see for yourself. You

stations for electric vehicles.

a place in southern Indiana that

can enjoy the peace and quiet, take

provides hospitality in the name of its

part in Gregorian chant, walk through

saintly martyr.

historic buildings, and enjoy the art

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a world-renowned site of Roman

and architecture of a place with a 165year history.”

Catholic religious study and vocation,

Though the archabbey has been

is also an extraordinary destination for

welcoming guests almost since its

visitors of any faith seeking a spiritual

beginning, the first actual guest house

retreat or peaceful vacation. The

was built around 1960. A new one

archabbey’s monks and staff have

opened in 2005. The guest house

been quietly serving visitors amid the

offers 31 private air-conditioned

rolling hills and farmlands since its

simply-furnished rooms with twin

founding in 1854.

beds. All are up to date with private

“Saint Meinrad is welcoming to all,” said Mary Jeanne Schumacher, director of communications at Saint Meinrad. “If you’ve wondered what monks do, where they live and how

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bathrooms and WiFi access. The

“Hospitality is an important charism to Benedictines, and particularly to Saint Meinrad,” Schumacher said. “The Rule of St. Benedict tells followers to treat all guests as Christ Himself.”

Throughout the year, the archabbey schedules workshops and retreats, most of which are open to the public.

Guest rooms may be unavailable at certain times because of these events, but guest rooms and conference facilities can be booked by outside groups or individuals upon availability.

guest house also features a dining

In addition to its scenic 250-acre

room and meals, a chapel, and

campus, Saint Meinrad is conveniently

conference rooms equipped with the

located near the Hoosier National

latest technology. There are even

Forest to the east for guests wanting to commune with nature, Spencer

IF YOU GO ARCHABBEY TOURS • Guided tours, led by a Benedictine monk, are given each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Central Time.

St. Meinrad

• Self-guided tours are available anytime. A free Visitor’s Guide, which includes a walking tour of the campus, is available at the Guest House, Memorial Lobby or the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Gift Shop.

UPCOMING RETREATS

Saint treated guests with Christ-like hospitality Meinrad was a Benedictine hermit monk who was born around the year 800 along

• Spiritual Integration: Fitness, Health and Physical Well-being, April 12-14.

what is today the border of

• The Leaven of Christ: That in All Things God May be Glorified! (Holy

Germany and Switzerland.

Week Retreat), April 17-21.

• Being Creative, Being Divine: Freedom and an Ethics of Creativity, May 3-5.

Despite his desire to live in prayer and solitude, visitors frequently sought his wise

OTHER FEATURES

counsel and prayers. In the

• The Abbey Gift Shop offers a selection of inspirational gifts, books,

way of the Benedictines, he

Bibles, music and DVDs along with gifts handcrafted from Saint

treated all his guests at his

Meinrad’s monastery and other monasteries across the country and

forest hermitage with Christ-

the world.

• Monte Cassino Shrine, located on a hill about a mile east of the archabbey, is a chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

More info at www.saintmeinrad.org.

like hospitality.

In return, he was often given valuable gifts that he would pass on to the poor. On Jan. 21, 861, two men, believing he had the treasures hidden, came

County’s significant Abraham Lincoln

grounds and in the nearby woodlands

boyhood historical sites, and the many

will join the pealing bells in the

activities at Holiday World in Santa

archabbey’s twin towers to call the

Claus.

faithful to worship. “The Holy Week

death, Meinrad invited the men

and Easter liturgies are very special,”

in and offered them food and

said Schumacher, “and open to the

drink. The men murdered him,

public.”

and then fled in fear. Meinrad’s

Spring’s renewal arrives sooner in the southern tier of counties than elsewhere in Indiana. It’s an especially beautiful time to visit the archabbey.

The blooming dapples of dogwood and sprays of redbuds around the

RICHARD G. BIEVER is senior editor of Indiana Connection.

to his hermitage. In spite of a premonition of his impending

death earned him the moniker “Martyr of Hospitality.”

A half century later, the Abbey of Einsiedeln was built on the site of Meinrad’s hermitage.

When Einsiedeln established an abbey in Indiana in 1854, it honored the saint by naming it for him.

The feast of St. Meinrad is celebrated on his day of death, Jan. 21.

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Easter Trains, North Judson (Starke), Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. The approximately 12-mile roundtrip features an Easter Egg Hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny. Each child/youth receives a bag of toys and candy from the Easter Bunny. Purchasing tickets online is recommended as trains have sold out in the past. Times: 10 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm (Central Time). Cost: $9 and up. 574-896-3950. marketing@hoosiervalley.org

NORTHEAST

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Earth Day, Albion (Noble), Black Pine Animal Sanctuary.

Meet, observe, and learn about the animal residents at Black Pine. General visitation fees apply. Park Pal members are free. 260-636-7383. lori@blackpine.org. www.blackpine.org

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28th Annual Pow-Wow, Lebanon (Boone), Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Native American singing, dancing, Red Road specials, vendors and food. Admission charge.

765-453-9025. americanindiancounci.wixsite.com/ americanindiancounci

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Pollinator Day, New Albany (Floyd), 3000 Technology Ave. Hands-on activities for all ages. Local vendors also will be present selling garden and nature-related items. Attendees will receive a free T-shirt or tote, a native tree or shrub, and a complimentary lunch, while supplies last. Free. 10 am-3 pm. 812-948-5470. gmanders@purdue.edu

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Courthouse Dogwood Tour, Rome (Perry), Town Square.

Fried chicken with all the fixings, Sassafras tea, burger concessions, country store, second annual car and truck show, music, free children’s activities and petting zoo, oldtime demonstrators, quilt and arrowhead shows. Free. 11 am-3:30 pm (Central Time). 812-719-8418. peke@psci.net

This calendar is published as a service to readers and the communities electric cooperatives serve. Indiana Connection publishes events free of charge as space allows, giving preference to free community festival and events in and around areas served by subscribing REMCs/RECs. While Indiana Connection strives for accuracy, please note that events, dates and time may change without notice. Indiana Connection advises using contact phone numbers or internet sites to check times and dates of events before making plans.

To add events to Calendar, please use the “Submit and Event” form under the “Talk to Us” or “Calendar” buttons at IndianaConnection.org; email info@indianaconnection.org; or mail your info to: Calendar, Indiana Connection, 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1600, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Please submit info two months before the date of the event.

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Wiper duty do-it-yourself

Indiana Connection Marketplace

CHANGING WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES A SIMPLE CAR MAINTENANCE TASK For some, the prospect of performing any type of car maintenance is daunting.

However, doing some simple DIY projects on your vehicle can save you money.

One such task you can easily tackle is replacing your windshield wiper blades.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REPLACE YOUR WIPER BLADES? Wiper blades are exposed to dust, dirt and debris, all of which contribute to the blades’ wear and tear. Driving with worn wiper blades can be dangerous, and they should be replaced as soon as you notice hindered visibility. Cars.com recommends that you replace your blades each spring and fall.

Follow these steps to replace your windshield wiper blades:

1

2

Manufacturers have various hook designs. In some, you can simply pinch and pull to remove the blade.

In others, you need to push a button or pull a latch to unhook.

3

UNLATCH THE DEFECTIVE WIPER BLADE. Some jiggling might be required.

Wrap the bare arm or hook in a towel to prevent damage to your windshield if the wipers turn on or the arm smacks the windshield.

4

SOME REPLACEMENT BLADES COME WITH A RUBBER OPTIMIZER PAD. Use this optimizer to clean the wipers before installing them. The optimizer solution helps remove debris, grease, oil, etc., from the rubber.

IDENTIFY THE SIZE AND TYPE OF THE WIPER BLADE YOU WILL BE REPLACING. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will identify which type you have, and some even have step-by-step replacement instructions specific to your vehicle. On some wiper blades, you can replace the rubber squeegee part with a new wiper blade insert, while others require that you replace the whole blade.

IDENTIFY THE UNLATCHING MECHANISM FOR THE BLADE.

5

REMOVE THE PLASTIC PROTECTOR FROM THE RUBBER SIDE OF THE WIPER BLADE.

6

LATCH THE NEW WIPER BLADES (REVERSING WHAT YOU DID TO TAKE THE OLD ONES OFF).

SOURCE: CARS.COM

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safety

Tornado tips:

WHAT TO TO DO NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

Tornado season is upon us. Do you know what to do if you’re in the path of a tornado?

If you’re inside during a tornado, take shelter in a windowless, interior room; a storm cellar; or the lowest level of the building. Stay away from glass doors and windows to avoid debris from heavy wind.

Crouch down and make yourself as small of a “target” as possible. If you can, get under a piece of sturdy furniture, like a heavy table or desk. Always use your arms to protect your head and neck from injury.

If a tornado hits while you’re in a car, trailer or mobile home, get out immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy nearby building or storm shelter. Cars, trailers and mobile homes can easily be swept away by a tornado or heavy winds. They are not safe places to be.

If you are outside and cannot find shelter, seek low ground or depression and cover your head and neck. Be aware of possible risks like falling trees or power lines and lightning.

The most dangerous place during a tornado is under an overpass. Seeking

shelter under an overpass puts you at a higher elevation with no protection from debris and winds. Never try to outrun the storm. It moves hundreds of miles an hour so your survival chances are much better if you find the best shelter you can.

To prepare for a tornado, always keep a battery-powered radio handy to receive emergency information. Also, to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, never use generators or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, basement, garage or camper.

The time after a tornado brings communities together, and many want to help in any way they can. But be careful when entering damaged buildings and stay out of any buildings that smell like gas. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, long sleeves and gloves when handling or walking on or near debris.

If you want to help with the recovery efforts after a disaster, please go through an established organization to volunteer.

These areas can be dangerous, and those organizations will know how to organize and respond in a safe manner.

SIGNS OF A TORNADO: • Dark green sky • Rotating wall cloud • Large hail • Loud roar, like a freight train

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A TORNADO: • Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations.

• Watch the weather and be prepared to take shelter immediately.

• Designate a spot in your home as a shelter, and practice with everyone in your family.

• Make sure everyone understands the siren warning system in the area.

• Mark where first-aid kit and fire extinguishers are located.

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pets

Why is my dog

A third reason dogs bark excessively may be a physical, psychological,

always barking?

or genetic disorder. A urinary tract

BY RICHARD G. BIEVER

have been abused or abandoned may

up for most situations. But it’s not the case when it comes to dogs — especially dogs that bark too much.

In that the case, the best time to give your dog attention is when it’s being calm and quiet says veterinary behaviorist Dr. Niwako Ogata, associate professor at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. It’s almost counterintuitive.

Always give attention when the dog does the thing you want to see.

D R . N I WA K O O G ATA Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

the dog,” Ogata said.

Barking within the home is the dog “When he or she’s calm and quiet:

communicating with you. Barking at

THAT is definitely the time you need

external noises — traffic, other dogs

to play with the dog. That teaches the

— is generally territorial barking. Both

dog that to get your attention, ‘I need

are normal behaviors, Ogata said,

to be a good boy or a good girl,’” she

that can be modified by lessening

said. “Always give attention when the

the external exposure and providing

dog does the thing you want to see.”

proper training.

By “attention,” Ogata means eye contact, gentle talk, treats and the like.

No one should expect a dog to never bark, she noted. That’s how dogs communicate. But some dogs do bark excessively which can create problems for the owner, the neighbors and the dog itself. Ogata said the first step is to figure out what might be causing excessive barking. Once the reason is isolated, you can start to treat the problem.

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canine senility which might also lead to aimless barking.

Ogata said if an owner can’t easily find a reason for the barking, the dog should be seen by a veterinarian.

The vet should be able to determine if there is a medical or behavioral problem.

Much like children, dogs in the home need to feel secure and loved. They need attention and exercise. And, and consistency, most will learn to

met — it’s been fed, exercised and

doesn’t mean you have to play with

go out. And, like humans, dogs that

as with kids, with patience, practice

of your dog’s necessities have been

and starts barking for attention, “That

will bark often feeling the need to

noises. Older dogs can develop

But if you’ve already made sure all

has gone potty — and it stares at you

dog feel as if it has to go potty; it

be excessively fearful of common

“Let sleeping dogs lie” might be good advice about not stirring things

infection, she said, will make your

respond in the ways to meet your approval.

If problems persist with any type of pet behavior, Ogata said Purdue University offers services that may help. Contact the Purdue Animal Behavior Clinic at 765-494-1107; or visit: https://vet.purdue.edu/ animalbehavior/.

Richard G. Biever is senior editor of Indiana Connection.

product recalls DeWALT drills have shock hazard

1

DeWALT has recalled two models of its ⅜-inch variable speed reversing corded power drills.

Wiring can contact internal moving parts, posing a shock hazard, in some of models DWD110 and DWD112.

The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at one end. Only drills with date codes 2017-37-FY through 2018-22-FY are affected. If the drill is marked with an “X” after the date code, it has already been inspected and is not affected.

The model number is located on a label on the right side of the drill. The date code is etched into the yellow body of the drill below the label. Consumers whose drill does not have a date code, or who cannot locate the date code should contact the company.

The drills were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s and other hardware stores nationwide, and online from September 2017 through November 2018 for between $60 and $70.

Call 855-752-5259 or go online at www.dewalt.com and click on Service and Support then Safety Recall Notice.

Dream camper recalled Fisher-Price has recalled its children’s Power Wheels Barbie Campers. The children’s ride-on Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, posing an injury hazard.

This recall involves campers with model number FRC29 with a gray foot pedal. The recalled rideon vehicles are hot pink with blue accents and have the Barbie logo printed on the back. They are battery-operated and have a play kitchen, a fold out grill and pretend campfire. The model number is printed on a label under the hood.

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The campers were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online from July 2018 through January 2019 for about $400.

Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of the power wheels continuing to run after the foot pedal was released. No injuries have been reported.

Call 800-348-0751 or go online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or www.fisher-price.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

led disco ball recalled for hazards The Shop LC Rechargeable Party Disco LED Light with Solar Panel has been recalled. The battery can overheat while charging, posing burn and fire hazards.

The 36-inch x 7-inch stands were sold in golden, blue, gray, and black. Only these item numbers are involved in this recall: 3076766, 3094706, 3076768, and 3076767.

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The party light was sold on various television provider shopping networks and internet shopping sites before November 2018 for about $10. Shop LC has received five reports of the LED lights overheating while plugged in and charging, including one report of minor burns.

Call 877-899-0078; or go online at www.ShopLC.com and click Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, here are some recent recall notices provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Visit www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls for full details of these recalls and for notices of many more.

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career profile

New goals

daily Top 3 responsibilities in a day 1.

Maintain and build electric power lines.

2. Service equipment and tools.

3. Perform substation maintenance.

What’s your typical day like?

There is no such thing. We have planned duties, but a weather event can change those plans quickly.

What kind of education have you had?

I completed a four-year apprenticeship program that requires 576 hours of classroom study and 8,000 hours of onthe-job training. At the same time, I took classes through Ivy Tech Community College. At the end of the program, I earned a journeyman lineman’s certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree.

How important is continuing education?

Advancements in technology have improved the way we are able to deliver electricity to our

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Dave Peters Journeyman Lineworker Jay County REMC consumers, and it’s important for us to stay up to date on that new technology. Ongoing safety education is also critical to working in an unforgiving profession.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

It’s when we see the lights come back on after restoring power. Not only have we repaired the outage, we’ve restored our consumers’ way of life.

Why do you enjoy working at a cooperative?

I love being outdoors and working with my hands in a rewarding career. I feel like I am accomplishing a goal every day and appreciate working in

a culture that puts an emphasis on supporting its team and community.

How are you and the cooperative involved in the community?

We live here so we want to make our community better for our families and friends.

We understand the importance of volunteerism and how it has a positive impact on the community.

INTERESTED IN AN ELECTRIC CO-OP CAREER? Visit WePowerIndiana.org to learn about available careers or tell us about yourself.

Always call 811 before starting fencing & landscaping projects.

Landowners completing these projects were more than three times more likely to hit a buried utility because they did not call 811 before breaking ground.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS OF REVENUE

BALANCE SHEET

Years ended Dec. 31, 2018, and 2017

Years ended Dec. 31, 2018, and 2017

Electric Revenues

2018

2017

$24,465,433

$22,701,130

Utility Plant in Service

Operating Expenses Purchased Power Operations

15,722,615

less depreciation

14,634,214

Net Utility Plant in Service

554,400

532,007

1,756,391

1,506,698

772,356

763,074

Administrative Expense

1,857,301

1,737,316

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Depreciation

2,006,541

1,764,836

Account Rec. Consumer

Taxes

453,919

420,197

Materials and Supplies

Interest on Long-Term Debt

665,168

564,390

Prepaid Expenses

23,788,692

21,922,855

676,740

778,275

11,959

2,924

612,400

752,656

Maintenance Consumer Acc. Expense

Total Cost of Service Operating Margins Interest Income Patronage Allocations Gain (loss) Sale of Assets

Net Margins

0

(13,332.20)

$1,301,099

$1,400,532

Investments

Revenue for 2017 and 2018, prepared by management. The 2017 Financial Statements were auditied, under separate cover, by

Public Accountants, New Albany, Indiana, and report issued by May 31, 2019.

$53,425,396

18,117,119

17,066,257

37,939,641

36,359,140

9,924,624

9,683,600

852,024

1,244,888 3,835,025

606,520

442,957

24,016

20,462

Total Current Assets

15,454,606

15,481,449

Total Assets

53,394,247

51,840,589

187,158

186,400

Equities and Liabilities Equities Memberships

31,074,073

30,189,670

Total Equities

31,261,231

30,376,070

Total Long-Term Debt

17,552,450

17,103,355

Accounts Payable

2,504,756

2,392,387

Accrued Liabilities

2,075,810

1,968,777

Total Current Liabilities

4,580,566

4,361,165

$53,394,247

$51,840,589

Current Liabilities

Total Equities and Liabilities

YOUTH ACTIVITIES HCREMC members are invited to register their children to attend youth activities during the annual meeting event. Activities and supervision are available to children ages 5 and up from 5:30 p.m. to the close of the HCREMC business meeting. Youngsters will create their own rain stick, meet with the Henry County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, learn about bike safety, play games and more. Simply register your child during the event at the First Baptist Church Youth Center located in the fellowship center. Contact Lara Sullivan at 765-422-1119 or lsullivan@hcremc.com for more information.

$55,743,416

3,743,296

Monroe Shine, Certified Public Accountants, New Albany, Indiana.

The 2018 Financials will be audited by Monroe Shine, Certified

2017

Current Assets

Patronage Capital Above are comparative Balance Sheets and Statements of

2018 Assets

Just for kids!

5:45 p.m.: K-9 Unit Demonstration, New Castle Police Department 6:15 p.m.: Bicycle safety, New Castle Police Department 6:30 p.m.: Make your own rain stick, Hoosier Energy & Henry County REMC 7:30 p.m.: Personal safety presentation, New Castle Police Department

ENTERTAINMENT County singer and songwriter Zach Dubois will take the stage at 5:45 p.m. during HCREMC’s 82nd annual meeting. This Indiana native has hit the road with the likes of Old Dominion, Jack Ingram, Rodney Foster and many others. Dubois is a heady songwriter and storyteller lauded by CMT and Billboard and has three studio albums under his belt with plans for another in 2019. Dubois will play his featured songs, “Back Home Again (In Indiana),” “Pray for Rain” and “Work Harder.” Please be sure to join us for his performance.

ENERGY EXPO BOOTHS CO-OP OWNERS FOR POLITICAL

members. If you have questions or would

thousands of dollars to nonprofits in our

ACTION (COPA)

just like to say “Hi,” this is the perfect

community each year. To hear more about

COPA gives member-owners the

opportunity.

the grant program, talk with one of our

opportunity to use their voices on behalf of their cooperative on the legislative level. Learn about what you can do to keep energy bills affordable, protect our

HCREMC ENERGY ADVISOR Do you have questions about your home’s or business’ energy use? Ask us.

economy and more.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

HCREMC BILLING OPTIONS/

available to the youth in the communities

CO-OP CONNECTIONS CARD Learn more about the local businesses that offer great savings by using HCREMC’s Co-op Connections Card. Also, hear about billing options such as Automatic Payment

HCREMC has several wonderful programs we serve.

INDIANA CONNECTION Stop by the Indiana Connection booth to enter to win a door prize and talk with

Plan, E-Billing, Budget Billing and PrePaid

magazine staff.

Metering.

HENRY COUNTY REMC COMMUNITY

HCREMC MEET YOUR DIRECTORS

FUND/OPERATION ROUND UP

HCREMC directors represent you, the

Operation Round Up® gives back

Operation Round Up board members at this booth.

LIGHTING OPTIONS Looking to upgrade your lighting? Lighting accounts for up to 5 percent of your home’s cost for electricity. Recruiting all-star bulbs can make a big difference on your power bill. Find out where to purchase your efficient lighting and what to buy.

Member can also view new security lighting technology.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Looking for the 411 on “Green Energy?”

Come talk with our specialists to hear all the details.