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Dustin Melchior, Staff Writer Heath Harrison, Staff Writer Mark Shaffer, Staff Writer Dawn Nolan, Contributor

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SCOTT SCHMELTZER is the publisher and president of Ironton Publications, Inc. He grew up in Marquette, Michigan, in the beautiful Upper Peninsula and recently moved to the Tri-State from Minnesota.

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t is summer time! What is summer, without a bit of adventure?

Join us as we visit the Bahnhof in Huntington to start the festive summer months. It is a Germanthemed restaurant and bar, wvrsthaus and biergarten that is a beer lovers delight. There also is an ample wine menu and fun spirits to keep you wanting more. My favorite is the Blue Earl cocktail, which is

old bourbon. One sip, and I think it will be on your “to try� list.

One glance at the menu shows how eclectic it is. Do you want to taste deviled eggs or pretzels?

Currywurst or mussels? Venison sausage or Moroccan lamb? A rueben or Hungarian goulash? If you can think of it, it may be on this menu. The diverse range of items really amazed me. My pan-seared salmon was great.

Summer is off to a great start, but we may need to work off the calories of our last stop. The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in Charleston is perfect. Feel free to tap your feet and listen to the music of Little Jimmy Dickens, Kathy Mattea, Red Sovine, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and the legendary Frankie Yankovic. These musicians all got started in West Virginia and have been inducted to this great hall.

As you can see I got a bit carried away with the music, food and spirits, but what a great way start off our summer.

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If you’re in a hall of fame with Little Jimmy Dickens, then you’ve made it.

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— Jackson Smith

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arts & culture 10 ON DISPLAY w West Virginia honors its

musical and cultural acts

living 16 MOBILE ZOO w The Barker family takes

animals on tour

shopping 24 IN THE BIZ w The Wildflower Gift Gallery

is creating a buzz 28 TREASURES w Huntington shop offers

treasures galore

on the cover Bahnhof Wvrsthouse and Biergarten in Huntington offers a wide selection of traditional German meals with Appalachian flair and a variety of spirits and beer.

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feature 32 HOMEGROWN HIDEAWAYS w Brea, Kentucky, business offers

“glamping” and primitive camping

homes

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42 DIY w Now is the time to upgrade

your house’s style

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46 IN THE KITCHEN w Huntington restaurant creates

traditional German dishes 56 FROM THE COOKBOOK w Challenge your taste buds

with international style cuisine

in every issue 4 FROM THE PUBLISHER w With summer here, it’s time

to hit the road and see the sights

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66 THE LAST WORD w Shopping local benefits

our community

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Celebrating A HERITAGE WV Music Hall of Fame honors diverse genres Story, Photography Heath Harrison

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hether it’s those who spend their lifetime in the West Virginia performing locally, or those who were raised in the state before embarking on careers elsewhere, Michael Lipton says a background in the Mountain State has a major impact on musicians.

“There’s something about it that just sticks with you,” he says.

As a longtime member of Charleston’s music scene, performing with the Carpenter Ants and serving as guitarist for the house band of West Virginia Public Radio’s Mountain Stage, Lipton has a deep understanding of the art that comes from the state.

And, following a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, he said he was struck on the drive home with inspiration about honoring musicians from West Virginia.

“I thought, ‘Gee, why don’t we have one in West Virginia?’” he said.

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It was around this time that Lipton ended his tenure as editor of Graffiti, the monthly alternative newspaper that he founded. After the sale of the paper, he was free to pursue his idea.

He said he began visiting other states, where local music halls of fame existed and studied their operation. A 501 c(3) was formed and in 2005, the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame was established, with the mission of its board of directors to preserve the state’s musical history and to recognize achievements from MICHAEL LIPTON across all genres.

While there have been a few names from the state to achieve chart success, such as country musicians Kathy Mattea and Connie Smith, Lipton said the state has never produced a superstar artist. But he said that made the

Ann Magnuson

project more interesting, as the hall could look into the “eccentric and quirky” artists who have flown below the radar of large audiences.

The hall inducts a class of musicians every two years at a ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center. The inaugural group of musicians, in 2007, showcased a wealth of styles and consisted of Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmie Dickens, R&B star and “Lean on Me” composer and singer Bill Withers, bluegrass songwriter Hazel Dickens, folk and country performer Billy Edd Wheeler, jazz pianist Johnnie Johnson, influential fiddlers Blind Alfred Reed and Clark Kessinger, tenor saxophonist Chu Berry and country singer Molly O’Day. In following years, the hall has grown, with 52 artists now inducted, including harmonica virtuoso Charlie McCoy, bluegrass and country duo Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, Jimi Hendrix Experience bassist Billy Cox, truck

driving songwriter Red Sovine and Hollywood Squares host “Peter Marshall,” honored for his time as a singer and radio personality.

Some of the museum’s collection of albums, instruments, posters and other memorabilia has been seen on display at the Culture Center, as well as its shop and exhibit at the Charleston Town Center Mall and a historical exhibit at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg.

Lipton said he hopes to eventually have a permanent home for the hall and its artifacts, but focused on getting it established and going before pursuing those plans Nominees are voted on by the board of directors and suggestions are taken from the public. Lipton has said they have been surprised a few times by people brought to their attention. He said as much information as possible is collected on the artists and a case is made for inclusion in the hall.

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Kate Pierson, B-52s vocalist

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Lipton said there is no set criteria for induction, other than West Virginia ties.

For examples, he pointed to jazz pianist Bob Thompson, who moved to the area when he was 18, but has become “a West Virginia institution,” performing in Charleston with his group, as well as a member of the Mountain Stage band, contrasted with McCoy, who was born in the state, but found his success in Nashville, performing on hundreds of records as a session musicians for artists like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

In February, the latest class was inducted, and it may have been the most eclectic yet for the hall, consisting of actress, singer and avante garde artist Ann Magnuson, cult rockabilly musician Hasil Atkins, contemporary Christian star Michael W. Smith, seminal country artist Frank Hutchison, mountain musicians The Morris Brothers and Fred “Sonic” Smith, the guitarist of the infamous anti-establishment Detroit garage band the MC5.

The ceremony brought some of the biggest names in the hall’s history, with Hasil Atkins posthumously inducted by band Southern Couture on the Skids, while Magnuson was honored by Kate Pierson, vocalist for the B-52s and, via video, Paul Reubens, better known for his alter ego of Pee-Wee Herman.

Pierson, described Magnuson’s singing as that of a “full moonshine banshee,” while Reubens said of the pick, “they’re smart people in West Virginia, if you ask me!”

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Lenny Kaye

Carol Lee Cooper

Michael W. Smith

Past inductee John Ellison performs at the opening of the induction ceremony for the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.

received an Academy Award for her acting work.

“But I don’t care,” she said. “I have this. It means so much to me.”

Fred “Sonic” Smith, who died in 1994, was honored by his family, including his wife, the legendary author, poet and punk singer Patti Smith, their son Jackson Smith and daughter Jesse Paris Smith, as well as Smith’s longtime guitarist and collaborator Lenny Kaye.

Jesse, noticeably emotional when she took the microphone, deferred to her brother, he spoke about their father, whom he said would have been thrilled to receive the honor, noting that his band, the MC5, still has not been honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in Cleveland.

But he said his grandparents from West Virginia would have been especially pleased.

“If you’re in a hall of fame with Little Jimmy Dickens, then you’ve made it,” he said they would have told him.

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Patti Smith performed two songs. The first, her top 10 hit, “Because the Night,” which she co-wrote with Bruce Springsteen. She said the lyrics were written for Fred, whom she married two years after the song’s release.

“When I sing this, I’m still singing this to my boyfriend,” she said.

She closed her set by performing “People Have the Power,” her 1987 song, which has become an anthem for social change among activists. She said Fred had told her to write a song around the title slogan.

Michael W. Smith was inducted by Dan Ferguson, the former pastor of First Baptist Church in Kenova, who also ran a music shop there and served as Smith’s mentor.

During his performance, Smith was asked to perform one of his older songs, “Seed to Sow.” Lipton said this came at the request of Jesse and Jackson Smith, who joined him for the song, and he said Tri-StateLiving | 13

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seeing the children of two punk musicians play with a Christian contemporary artist was “a great example” of the wide range of music celebrated.

“They went to art school outside Detroit,” Lipton said. “And it’s a tradition there that everyone learns this song and plays it all through their tenure. One of the things I like about doing is that we have so much diversity.”

Lipton said that, no matter what the genre, the influence of West Virginia is felt by all of the artists and those around them.

He summed it up with a quote from past inductee Withers.

“You can leave here, but it will always follow you,” he said. a

Patti Smith

Southern Culture on the Skids

Former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise clogs as John Morris, of The Morris Brothers, performs, following his induction into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.

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up close The Barker family of Pedro has achieved their dream of having a mobile petting zoo

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Their place is a zoo

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Pet groomers bring zoo to area children Story Heath Harrison | Photography Jessica St. James

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or the past 12 years, Kate and Tony Barker have worked around animals.

The couple has made their living running the BARKer Shop, located at 923 S. 3rd Street in Ironton, a full-time salon offering high quality grooming for pets.

Back in October, people stopping by the shop may have noticed an unusual addition to the place.

The Barkers had purchased Wally, an 8-month-old wallaby and brought him to work each day. When they first got him, Wally was no bigger than a cat and was kept in a pouch.

By spring, he had noticeably grown and was now about twice that size.

Wally is but one of the animals the Barkers have for their new business venture, a mobile petting zoo. They have already acquired a number, who now reside at their farm in Pedro.

“We first started getting animals in June of last year,” Tony said. “It started with alpacas.”

“We have two,” Kate said. “They’re very friendly and we would people over. And we got goats, the same thing happened.”

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The couple are launching the petting zoo, along with Tony’s parents, Deb and Terry Barker.

Kate said they were wanting to offer the community something that was not available.

“We got to thinking about parties,” she said. “We wanted to have something different. Our son has outgrown inflatables.

A lot of kids have never been to a zoo and seen exotic animals and we could bring them to them.”

In addition to the wallaby, the goats and the alpacas, the Barkers have acquired a camel, a miniature donkey and a zebu, which Kate describes as “a miniature cow.”

They said the camel came from South Dakota, but all of the other animals originated with breeders in Ohio.

As part of the preparation, Tony said they had to get permits with the United States Department of Agriculture.

“They’re pretty strict about enclosures and cleanliness,” he said, noting the farm is inspected annually. “And they look at diet and vet care.”

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Kate said the goal of the zoo’s living space on the farm is to make the animals feel at home.

“We try to keep it like a habitat,” she said.

As for upkeep, she said they have a vet from The Ohio State University they can call on, while they constantly handle the animals.

“We try to get them used to being around people,” she said.

In addition, she said the llamas and alpacas have to be sheared once a year.

“Every summer,” she said.

They said they have already taken the animals to their first event, a birthday party in Covington, Kentucky, in recent weeks, while they have others lined up, such as the Party on the Hill, an annual end-of-school-year event at South Point High School, in which hundreds of students 20 | Tri-StateLiving

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from the district’s elementary, middle and high schools turn out.

They’ve also visited Raceland, Kentucky, where they were part of activities for kindergarten sign-ups at Campbell Elementary School.

The Barkers said, in addition to traveling throughout the Tri-State with the animals, they are also offering up their farm for people to book parties.

They said the most popular animal they have has been the miniature donkey.

“He gets the most hits on Facebook,” Tony said.

“He’s super friendly,” she said. “He’s so gentle and they pet him all over.”

She said the main question they are usually asked is about the llamas and whether they spit, which she said only happened if they’re threatened.

“They never do,” she said.

Kate said they have enjoyed the business so far.

“It’s fun for the whole family, and we like being outside,” she said.

As for future additions to the zoo, Kate said they are “looking for something you don’t see every day,” and are considering reindeer, a lemur or possibly a porcupine.

They said they hope to keep adding to the zoo and growing it.

“We’re always looking for animals,” Tony said.

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up close The Wildflower Gift Gallery in downtown Huntington is creating a buzz with a range of gifts from lighting to candles to furniture

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Where the

Wildflower Wildflower Gift Gallery carries art, interesting lines at The Market

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Story Dawn Nolan | Photography Jessica St. James

ne of the most talked-about recent developments in downtown Huntington is The Market, a food and shopping destination located on Third Avenue. Wildflower Gift Gallery was the first business to open in the space.

“Our first day was Small Business Saturday 2017,” said owner Judy Davis.

“I had been working on it for about a year. My brother-in-law, Phil Nelson, is one of the men doing the development. When he started, I thought, ‘Now’s my time. If I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it now.’ I’ve always dreamed about having my own little shop.”

Davis, a Marshall graduate with a background in finance and business law, had done pharmaceutical and medical device sales for 20 years before becoming an entrepreneur.

“I got laid off,” she said. “It ended up being a blessing, though, because it made me do something that I had wanted to do but hadn’t. You know, it’s hard to give up like that. Even when I

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started to want to do something different and get off the road, I couldn’t make myself leave.”

Even with her background, Davis said this new venture has been a change.

“I never dreamed of how hard it would be,” she said. “It’s the keeping up with everything, that’s difficult. You have to have new things coming in constantly. But, I enjoy it — I like buying gifts for other people anyway — and it’s rewarding. It might sound silly, but it really is nice to know that you’re helping people making a difference with even a small gift.”

Davis said it was her daughter, Ashley, that created Wildflower’s logo and came up with the name.

“I knew it was on trend to go with something natural and earthy,” she said. “I also knew I wanted to have the word “gallery” in it because I wanted to have artwork. I was having such trouble, I’d ask all my friends and family. It took me so long to come to it, but as soon as she said it, I knew that was it.”

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Davis runs the shop on a day-to-day basis with the help of two employees, including her sister-in-law. She also credits JR Smith, of Phoenix Building Creations, LLC, and Steve Matheny of Matheny and Sons General Contracting, LLC, for helping put the pieces together.

“It really does take a team,” Davis said.

Cards, baskets, wind chimes, pottery, cutting boards, jewelry and glassware are just some of the items on the shelves at Wildflower Gift Gallery. There’s also plenty of Marshall University and West Virginia-themed pieces, furniture and lighting. It’s one of the only places in the area that carries Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home candle line.

“I try to think of everything people might want. You have to invest in your inventory,” she said. “I have limited space, so I move things in and out all the time to keep things fresh. I can also special order things if there is something a customer is looking for and hasn’t found. I want to be the person they come to,” Davis finds most of her inventory at AmericasMart Atlanta, a huge wholesale market, or through local artisans.

“It’s so fun for me to give people a place to show their stuff,” she said. “I encourage potential vendors to reach out.”

Even with the ongoing construction at The Market, Davis said the response to Wildflower and The Market has been overwhelmingly positive, and she looks forward to the future.

“You can’t believe the traffic that we get — people love coming in, checking out what’s here and spending time.

There’s such a buzz. When it’s all open, it’s going to be amazing,” she said. “I think we need this — I think Huntington needs something positive, something happy. Downtown is looking so good, and people love coming down here. I admire all of the people that have been working so hard to make things better, and I’m happy to be a part of it. It’s so exciting.”

Wildflower Gift Gallery, located inside The Market at 809 Third Avenue in Huntington, is open 10 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 304-6383760 or email wildflowergiftgallery@gmail.com.

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Yellow knit hat $20

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Framed giraffe print $55.99

Huntington skyline floating wall decor $24

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Yellow knit purse with flowers $20

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Escape to

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nature

HomeGrown HideAways offers 'glamping,' primitive camping adventure Story Dawn Nolan | Photography Submitted

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ucked in the wooded foothills of Berea, Kentucky, HomeGrown HideAways (HGHA), is an idyllic destination for folks looking for a peaceful escape in a natural setting.

“It feels like you’re a million miles away from the outside world, but we’re really only around 12 miles from I-75,” said HGHA’s “Instigator and Co-Conspirator” Jessa Turner.

“We were initially worried that visitors would be turned off by our lack of cell service and internet, but what we’ve found is that most of our guests come out here specifically to get away from the constant buzzing of notifications on their devices.”

Jessa, a Berea College graduate (Sustainability and Environmental Studies), runs HGHA with her husband, Nathan, a Sullivan University alum/chef and volunteer

firefighter. Both Kentucky natives, the couple took ownership of the property on their seven-year wedding anniversary in April 2009.

“We fell in love with beauty and grandeur of the area the moment we laid eyes on it and knew this place was something special,” Jessa said. “Being down in the valley makes it feel like the mountains are hugging you, and we’re so far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Instead of sirens and honking horns, we have songbirds, crickets, and spring peepers. The noisiest things out here are the rooster, the full-moon chorus of coyotes, and the occasional piece of farm machinery.”

Whether you prefer pitching a tent or spending the night in something more modern, like a yurt or treehouse, HGHA has a variety of accommodation options for guests.

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“We offer the basics of any campground, including primitive and improved camping as well as RV hook-ups, but we also have three ‘glampsites.’ They include The Porch, a 12x15 covered porch for tents and hammocks with a fire pit, picnic table, and, of course, a porch swing; The Nook, a 16-foot bell tent tucked back in a cozy and semi-secluded area of the farm near our mushroom logs; and The Tipi, a 24-foot diameter Sioux-style tipi with an indoor fire-pit, is located in the playground area, so it’s great for kids and scout troops,” Jessa said. “Our top-of-the-line offerings include Abi’s Arboreal Abode & Hammock Haven (AAAHH), a 15foot diameter yurt atop a 10-foot high platform attached to a grove of walnut trees; the Yome Away from Home, a secluded 19-foot diameter yurt/dome with huge deck, hardwood floors, and a woodstove; and our soon-to-open Treetop Flyer, a one and a half story treehouse with a sleeping loft, wrap-around covered porch, and valley view.

Those are all equipped with beds, sheets and pillows, and table and chairs for eating and/or playing games.”

As for amenities, the bath house — with toilets, sinks and solar-heated showers — is open April-October. There are also two outhouses for off-season guests and a covered pavilion with seating for more than 100. The concession standturned-Courtesy Kitchen has appliances, utensils and a farm stand with excess eggs and produce for sale. A renovation is being planned for that specific area, thanks to some startup funding HGHA received as a semifinalist in the American Farm Bureau Federation® Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge last year.

“We plan to use that money, along with personal savings, crowd-funding, and loans, to rebuild the Courtesy Kitchen into a 3,000 sq. ft.

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offer a wider array of workshops such as cooking, art, yoga, and other community activities,” Jessa said. “We’re really excited about the opportunities this new building will allow us to pursue and hope we are able to raise enough money to make this new dream into reality.”

To reserve their stay at HGHA, guests can use the popular site, Airbnb, which has had a significant impact on the business’ growth and success.

“Airbnb has helped us turn a side hobby into a fullblown business model. Growing a garden, hosting events, and allowing folks to camp on the farm brought in a small amount of income, but not enough to feel comfortable relinquishing the day job. Adding lodging to our farm was a natural fit to allowing more opportunity for folks to stay over, but we never imagined how popular it would become in such a short amount of time,” Jessa said. “We had our first booking in August of 2016, and in 2017, we hosted almost 600 guests from 19 states and 4 countries! Having a farm means that we no longer travel like we used to, but having such an array of guests means that we still get to meet new people from all over the world without even having to leave the comfort of our home.”

Events have also played a large role in HGHA’s story.

Several festivals, including Holler in the Holler, the Whippoorwill Festival, Moonshiner’s Ball and PlayThink Movement & Arts Festival (the only one HGHA still hosts) have used the farm as their venue. HGHA has served as a site for weddings, reunions, retreats and other group activities.

“We also try to organize several in-house events as well such as our Mushroom Inoculation Workshops, Outdoor Adventure Retreats, and Chef’s Table, a 3-4 course farm-totable dinner that takes place in the Turner’s home kitchen,” Jessa said. We knew from the beginning that we wanted to have a farm where we could grow our own food, teach workshops, and have a gathering place for events that promote local music, food, arts, crafts, and community building. I wrote my first business plan in college when I was recruited to the Entrepreneurship for the Public Good program in 2005, and it’s fun to look back on that document and see that everything I dreamed of then has since turned into reality.”

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up close It’s summer, time to let the fresh air in and begin some projects to liven up your living space

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homes | DIY

FRESH IDEAS FOR HOME UPGRADES (Family Features) — After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring and summer is the perfect time to start reimagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas — some big, some small — can help breathe new life into your home so you’re ready to enjoy your favorite rooms to the fullest.

AIR IT OUT Months of closed windows and doors can make any room feel dusty and stale. As soon as temperatures allow, throw open the windows and skylights to let the fresh air chase away the remnants of winter. It’s a perfect time to launder window treatments and clean area rugs. After a few passes with a carpet cleaner, allow rugs to air-dry outdoors.

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If you’re considering an update to the overall decor, changing out these textiles is an easy and affordable way to create a new look.

SHIFT YOUR OUTLOOK When contemplating changes to a room’s aesthetic, most people focus on the floor, walls and elements like furniture and accessories. As some homeowners are discovering, there’s a whole other space waiting to be discovered. The ceiling, a fifth wall of sorts, opens up endless creative design opportunities.

Whether you’re seeking more natural light, access to fresh air, a sense of spaciousness or a way to bring sophistication to a room, a skylight may be just the solution.

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For example, Velux room-darkening and light-filtering blinds can add a splash of color just where you least expect it, and they’re efficient in shielding your space from the sun, meaning the blinds and installation are eligible for a 30 percent tax credit. Learn more at whyskylights.com.

PAINT TO PERFECTION Over time, once cheerful walls can grow dull. Create a livelier ambiance with a fresh coat of paint, either in the same shade or something completely new. If you’re not sure exactly where to start, tackle the project room by room. To choose the right hue, select a favorite item in the room, such as an heirloom throw blanket or a piece of wall art, and consider color shades that complement the item well.

MAKE WHAT’S OLD NEW AGAIN Sometimes a fresh perspective is as simple as rearranging a room to better fit your needs. Over time, the furnishings can become almost an afterthought because they’ve been in place so long. Try moving things around to create new conversation groupings or to highlight a piece that has been tucked away in the shadows. An updated arrangement may inspire you to add and embellish with accessories or for a room that only looks brand new.

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Bahnhof offers German cuisine with Appalachian twist Story Dustin Melchior | Photography Valerie Campbell

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UNTINGTON — For those looking for a unique dining experience, look no further than Bahnhof Wvrsthouse and Biergarten in Huntington, West Virginia, a German restaurant with a touch of Appalachia.

Located at 745 7th Ave., Bahnhof, meaning train station in German, opened in April 2017 and offers 13 different hand-cranked sausages, numerous homemade appetizers such as its famous pretzels, traditional German dishes,

and a large selection of craft beers with 33 taps, including brews from Bad Shepherd Brewing Company, of Charleston, West Virginia.

Patrick Guthrie, one of the owners of Bahnhof along with Jessica Bright, grew up in Germany before moving to Huntington, where he graduated high school, and said he wanted to bring the feel of Germany to Huntington.

“I used to live a block from the Bahnhof. I could get on the train and go to Italy, or Munich or my buddy’s house in the next town over,” he said. “It was kind of like the railroad was the link to everything, and that is kind of what our food is. It is like you get on the train and buy a ticket to somewhere else.”

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Dathan Holley, general manager of the restaurant, said that the first year it’s been open has been very busy and a big success in expanding the restaurant scene in Huntington.

“Jessica (Bright) and Patrick (Guthrie) have a lot of ambition to put back into Huntington and into the food scene of the city,” Holley said. “This took about a year and six months from the time they got the building until all of the construction was complete. And we do everything in house.”

Holley also added that Bahnhof’s executive chef, Jeremiah Bowen, created the menu and often adds specials as well as certain dishes for holidays.

Inside the restaurant, guests will find Ackenpucky Creative-designed crisscrossed, colorful wood subway maps of Hamburg, Frankfurt and Berlin on the ceiling and walls, just like a true Bahnhof in Germany.

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“We thought one of the great things about the maps that you see is that we tie those into the menu because we have so many options for drinks and so many places you can go,” Bright said. “We have 33 different beers on tap, but we also have cocktails, shrubs and wine. So this is a bridge to help customers choose the right drink to go with their food.”

Besides the maps, some other features on the inside of Bahnhof include a few “communal” tables, where in European tradition, customers can sit at the large beer hall tables with other people they may or may not know, and DigitalPour screens above the bar, giving customers information on each beer on draft, as well as how much is left in each keg.

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Bahnhof’s outside area, or beer garden, features Blenko Glass blocks on the outside fence and a giant fire place for guests to gather around. There is also a covered balcony space above overlooking the railroad tracks, complete with traditional German beer hall tables and benches, that is available for private party rentals. “All of those spaces are about bringing people together and getting to know people,� Bright said.

Besides Bahnhof Wvrsthouse and Biergarten, Holley said the group also owns and manages Black Sheep Burrito and Brews, which recently moved from the corner of Hal Greer Boulevard and Third Avenue to Pullman Square, and is getting ready to open Honey Bones, a new restaurant coming to Pullman Square specializing in fried chicken and biscuits. a

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Ham & Blueberry Toast • 3/4 cup cream cheese • 1 cup blueberries, divided • 4 slices sourdough bread • 1 cup Smithfield Anytime Favorites Hickory Smoked 8-ounce Boneless Ham Steak, cooked and cut into cubes • 1/4 cup pistachios • 1/2 cup microgreens

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In food processor, blend cream cheese and 1/2 cup blueberries until smooth.

Toast bread until brown. Spread with blueberry cream cheese mixture. Top with ham steak cubes, remaining blueberries, pistachios and microgreens.

Bacon, Peanut Butter & Banana Toast • 4 slices whole-wheat toast • 3/4 cup peanut butter • 2 medium bananas • 1/3 cup shelled pistachios • 4 slices Smithfield Cherrywood Bacon, cooked and cut into pieces

Toast bread until brown. Spread with peanut butter.

Cut bananas into thin slices and place on top of peanut butter. Sprinkle with pistachios and bacon pieces.

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Puff Pastry Swirl • 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets • 1 1/4 cups grated Jarlsberg cheese • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped • Pepper

Roll up each pastry rectangle from short end. Press edges firmly together to seal roll. Slice each roll into 3-centimeter thick slices. Place face-down on baking sheet and bake about 15-20 minutes.

Heat oven to 375˚F. On lightly floured work surface using rolling pin, roll out pastry sheets into rectangles about 20-by-10 centimeters each. Mix cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff pastry sheets.

Note: To allow pastry swirls to rise more, don’t roll out pastry with rolling pin. If possible, use stiff paper cups, so muffins stand up better. Cornbread can also be baked in large, round baking pan, about 20 centimeters in diameter; adjust baking time as needed until done.

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Thai Peanut Buddha Bowl • Olive oil spray • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (12 ounces total) DRESSING: • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 3 tablespoons coconut milk • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 3 tablespoons hot water • 4 cups baby spinach • 1 ripe Hass avocado, thinly sliced • 1 medium zucchini, cut into noodle shapes • 2 carrots, cut into noodle shapes • 2 radishes, thinly sliced • 8 sprigs cilantro

Heat oven to 400˚F. Coat small skillet with olive oil spray. Add chicken to skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, turning once or twice to brown chicken. Slide into oven and bake 6- 8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in center when sliced with a knife. Set aside to rest 5 minutes then shred.

To make dressing: In large bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and hot water. Whisk well until smooth.

Divide spinach and avocado among four bowls. Top with chicken, zucchini, carrots, radishes and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

Tip: If you donít have a spiralizer, you can achieve the same effect by using a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons.

You can also use a mandoline vegetable slicer then use a knife to cut the strips into thinner noodle-like strips.

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Egg-Filled Avocado with Prosciutto • 6 ounces watercress or baby spinach • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 8 large eggs • 8 slices (about 4 ounces) prosciutto

• 4 ripe Hass avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted • Olive oil spray

Place the watercress or baby spinach in large bowl.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss well. Divide among four small plates.

In large skillet, heat 2 inches water over medium heat until bubbles cover bottom and sides of pan. Crack eggs into small bowl. When a few bubbles have broken surface of water, gently pour each egg into pan, leaving room between them.

Cook until whites are set and yolks are still runny, 2-3 minutes. Remove eggs and drain on paper towels.

Place poached egg in each avocado half and serve with fried, crispy prosciutto.

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Grilled Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) uncooked orzo pasta • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) vegetable broth • 1 jar (23 ounces) Bertolli Rustic Cut Spicy Marinara with Traditional Vegetables Sauce, divided • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) coarsely chopped smoked almonds • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, divided • 6 large red, yellow or orange bell peppers, top 1/2 inch removed and seeded Heat grill to high.

In medium skillet on medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes, or until light golden brown. Stir in broth and 1 cup sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook 4 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly.

Stir in cheese, almonds and 1/4 cup mint. Brush outsides

of peppers with remaining oil. Grill 4-6 minutes, or until crisp tender and lightly marked on all sides, turning frequently; cool slightly.

Place peppers in center of 12-by-12-inch square of heavy duty foil. Bring sides of foil up and shape foil around each pepper, leaving tops open. Shape foil into stable base to secure peppers firmly. Keep upright while grilling.

Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon sauce and about 3/4 cup orzo mixture. Grill peppers 8-10 minutes, or until filling is heated through. Remove from foil. Warm remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mint before serving with warmed sauce.

To prepare peppers: Heat oven to 400 F. Prepare orzo mixture as directed but do not grill peppers. Fill raw peppers with orzo mixture and place on foil squares. Bring sides of foil up and seal tops to fully enclose each pepper.

Arrange on rimmed baking sheet and bake 2025 minutes, or until peppers are soft and filling is heated through.

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Duck Bacon & Brie Stuffed French Toast • Butter, for coating pan • 4 large eggs • Dash of salt • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1/2 cup milk • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 ounce bourbon • 8 slices day-old sourdough bread • 8 ounces Brie cheese • 12 slices Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, cooked crispy • 8 tablespoons melted butter, for topping • Maple syrup, for topping • Powdered sugar, for topping

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Heat oven to 375˚F. Butter baking sheet well.

In small bowl, beat eggs with salt, sugar, milk, vanilla and bourbon. Pour into flat-bottomed dish.

Submerge all bread slices in dish to soak up some of egg mixture. Work in batches, if necessary. Turn with spatula and soak other side. Do not soak too long or bread will be too saturated and difficult to handle. Gently transfer four soaked bread slices to prepared baking sheet.

Place 2 ounces cheese on each slice. Add three slices crispy bacon on top of each cheese portion. Top with another soaked bread slice. Press filled bread together firmly.

Place baking sheet in oven; bake 15-20 minutes, turning after 8-10 minutes to brown both sides.

Serve immediately with melted butter, maple syrup and powdered sugar.

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Three-Cheese Farmstand Cups • 2 cups cooked mini penne pasta • 1 cup small broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese • 3 eggs, beaten • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 jar (23 ounces) Bertolli Rustic Cut Sweet Peppers and Portobello Mushroom Sauce, divided • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Heat oven to 375˚F. Divide penne pasta and broccoli evenly between 12 standard muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Whisk in mascarpone until smooth; gradually whisk in eggs.

Stir in Parmesan, 2 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1/4 cup egg mixture over pasta and broccoli in each cup; with spoon press filling down gently. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until set.

Sprinkle tops with remaining mozzarella cheese halfway through bake time. Let stand 3 minutes before unmolding.

Warm remaining sauce and serve over top of cups with basil.

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These days, it is surely easier to go online to buy clothing, electronics, shoes, and even food. It can delivered directly to your door, rather than your having to trudge through the rain, snow, sleet or hot weather, find a parking place and walk in a brick and mortar store.

After all that, you still may not find what you are looking for.

Granted, that is not a very good argument to shop local.

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I will start with my own company; we have four full-time and four part-time employees. Being the smallest of small businesses, we fully support four households with salaries, health insurance, employer/employee funded 401Ks, and paid vacations. Our part-time workers are either students or those who need to supplement their income for college-age children and everyday expenses.

So, in a very small way, we make a difference.

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JENNY MAYS is the co-owner and co-founder of The Printing Express Inc. in Ironton, Ohio.

the people sitting next to you in a restaurant. One or all of them may own or be employee of a small business.

Local business people, and those who work for them, are the ones who buy ads in the youth sports programs, donate to United Way, volunteer at the food pantry, or Little League field. They pay taxes that fund local government that provides for your schools, your police, your fire protection and all the services in your town.

Small businesses are a vital part of your community.

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