MAY 2022 • Volume 64, No. 8
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives 6677 Busch Blvd. Columbus, OH 43229 614-846-5757 www.ohiocoopliving.com Patrick O’Loughlin Caryn Whitney Jeff McCallister Rebecca Seum
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President & CEO Director of Communications Managing Editor Associate Editor
Contributors: Colleen Romick Clark, Getty Images, W.H. “Chip” Gross, Marilyn Jones, Catherine Murray, James Proffitt, Damaine Vonada, and Kevin Williams. OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING (USPS 134-760; ISSN 2572-049X) is published monthly by Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is the official communication link between the electric cooperatives in Ohio and West Virginia and their members. Subscription cost for members ranges from $5.52 to $6.96 per year, paid from equity accruing to the member. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to editorial and advertising offices at: 6677 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229-1101. Periodicals postage paid at Pontiac, IL 61764, and at additional mailing offices. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. All rights reserved. The fact that a product is advertised in Ohio Cooperative Living should not be taken as an endorsement. If you find an advertisement misleading or a product unsatisfactory, please notify us or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, OH, and at additional mailing offices.
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Filling the void: Co-ops do their part to bring broadband internet service to rural Ohio.
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8 WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
Gone fishing: The “Lake Lady” guides Ohio anglers to Lake Erie’s best spots.
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Wanna drag? Holmes County drag strip brings the thunder, draws the crowds, and lights the night — with some help from the local co-op.
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Berry, berry good: Some folks think berry season is the best time of year — and for those who don’t, these yummy dishes may just win some converts!
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19 LOCAL PAGES
News and information from your electric cooperative.
National/regional advertising inquiries, contact
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Cheryl Solomon American MainStreet Publications 847-749-4875 | cheryl@amp.coop
What’s happening: May/June events and other things to do around Ohio.
Ohio-based advertisers contact
Rheta Gallagher
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614-940-5956 | rgallagher@ohioec.org
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Cooperative members:
Please report changes of address to your electric cooperative. Ohio Cooperative Living staff cannot process address changes. Alliance for Audited Media Member
Chasing waterfalls: Co-op members travel near and far to find the perfectly picturesque cascade.
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Visit Ohio Cooperative Living magazine online at www.ohiocoopliving.com! Read past issues and watch videos about our articles or our recipes. Our site features an expanded Member Interactive area where you can share your stories, recipes, and photos and find content submitted by other co-op members across the state. MAY 2022 • OHIO COOPERATIVE LIVING
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