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MAY 2016
Local co-op pages 19-22Funny signs 24Spring and summer festivals 26Jack Nicklaus 30
Project Ohiolights upGuatemala 4
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D E P A R T M E N T S
F E AT U R E S
24 FUNNY SIGNS We feature a montage of the hilarious signs you sent us from around Ohio and beyond.
26 FUN AND FUNNY FESTIVALSWe suggest four spring and summertime festivals foryou to consider.
30 GRIN AND (GOLDEN) BEAR IT Check out our compendium of facts about Jack Nicklaus in observance of this month’s 40th annual Memorial Tournament in Muirfield.
31 WHAT A KICK! Kick up your heels and try FootGolf.
Our lineup of spring andsummer “Fun and Funny
Festivals” includes the DogFest at Zoar.
Beloved bybikers and
hikers alike,the Little Miami
Scenic Trail turns25 this year.
Linemenand other
representativesfrom Ohio’s Electric
Cooperatives traveled tothe remote Guatemalan village
of La Soledad in March to bringlight and power to the gratefultownspeople. Read about “ProjectOhio” on page 6.
3 COOPERAT IVE CONNECT ION
6 POWER STAT ION
8 THE 7 COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
12 WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
14 GARDENING LANDSCAPE
16 FOOD SCENE
24 MEMBER INTERACTIVE
32 CO-OP PEOPLE
34 OHIO ICON
36 MAY CALENDAR
39 OHIO QUIZ
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Sometimes our perceptions become skewed by whatwe hear or read in the news. Headlines often empha-size problems and concerns but rarely celebrate theslow, constant progress made by business or idustry.We often need a reality check, or an opportunity tolook at the facts and adjust our perception. I hopeyou’ll take a few moments to look at the electricpower industry as I see it.
Production of U.S. electric power is cleaner thanit’s ever been, by a lot. Sounds like a bold claim, butit’s true by every measure. Since 1990, emissions ofregulated pollutants from the production of electricityhave steadily decreased. Depending on the factorsmeasured, we produce one-third more electricitytoday, with 65 percent to 80 percent lower emissions,as compared to 1990. That’s correct — in 2015, weproduced about one-third more electricity than we dida quarter of a century earlier, with far fewer emis-sions.
You might wonder how we did it. Like many accom-plishments, the reduction of emissions is the result ofhard, concentrated effort. The technology used toscrub pollutants from power plant smoke stacks hasimproved dramatically throughout the past 25 years.Coal-burning power plant efficiencies have been en-hanced, which typically reduces emissions by about90 percent. Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have been atthe forefront of the charge.
New supplies from shaleformations have made nat-ural gas more available andless expensive. As a result,some older, coal-firedplants have been replacedby new, cleaner-burningnatural gas-fired powerplants. In fact, it is ex-pected that in 2016, we’llproduce more electricity from natural gas than fromcoal. That’s a first. As recently as 2005, more thanhalf of the electricity produced in the U.S. was fromcoal. Today, that figure stands at about 33 percent.
Renewable energy sources have been on the rise, aswell. As of 2015, hydropower has remained at aboutsix percent of U.S. power generation, while electricproduction from wind and solar power sources hasgrown from about two percent to more than eightpercent of the nation’s total. Ohio’s electric coopera-tives have been regularly adding renewable energysources, too.
Regardless of what you may have heard, facts arefacts. The U.S. electric power system remains theenvy of the world. The powerful combination of safe,reliable delivery and clean, affordable productionmakes our electric power system world-class. Thatfact may not make headlines, but it’s good news forthose of us who use electricity every day.
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Cooperative Connection
Reality check
PAT O’LOUGHLIN, PRESIDENT & CEO • OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES & BUCKEYE POWER
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May 2016 Volume 58, No. 8
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives
6677 Busch Blvd.Columbus, OH 43229
www.ohioec.org
Patrick O’Loughlin President & CEO
Patrick Higgins Dir. of Communications
Rich Warren Managing Editor
Magen Howard Associate Editor
Adam Specht Member Services &
Communications Consultant
Chris Hall Communications Specialist
Nikki Heath Communications Specialist
Nila Moyers Administrative Assistant
COUNTRY LIVING (ISSN 0747-0592)is the official public ation of Ohio RuralElec tric Co op eratives, Inc. With a paidcirculation of 294,359, it is the monthlycom mun ication link be tween the elec tricco operatives in Ohio and West Virginiaand their mem bers. Nothing in this pub-lication may be reproduced in any man-ner without specific written permissionfrom Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives,Inc. All rights reserved.
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RecipesIn addition to the last installment of egg recipes you sent for the recipe
contest in January, check out the Lake Erie fish recipes submitted byCooking Editor Margie Wuebker and Nutrition Editor Diane Yoakamunder the “Food Scene” button.
In addition• Read a story on “Can you have a Zero Net Energy Home?”• See more photos of the work of Project Ohio in Guatemala.
In this issue:Sandusky Bay (p. 12)
Quailcrest Farm (p. 14)
Lakeside (p.26)Cambridge (p. 26)
Versailles (p. 26)
Zoar (p. 26)Memorial Tournament, Muirfield (p. 30)
Findlay (p. 32)
Little Miami Scenic Trail (p. 34)
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POWER STATION
GUATEMALA IS THE “place of manytrees,” but for the 322 residents ofLa Soledad, nestled 8,800 feetabove sea level, within the rugged,mountainous terrain of the coun-try’s central region, the only thingthey knew about electricity waswhen lightning lit up the skies ofthe surrounding forest. Thatchanged in March, when 17 line-men, representing Ohio’s 24 elec-tric cooperatives, spent more thantwo weeks bringing light to part ofthe 20 percent of Guatemala thathad never known electricity.
It takes a village
La Soledad’s picturesque back-drop is the setting for 72 primi-tive homes that house the villagepopulation, composed primarilyof families who eke out a livingdoing backbreaking farm work.According to Dwight Miller,director of safety and loss controlfor Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives,the partnership between thevillage residents and the “ProjectOhio” linemen crew was a perfectpairing.“The people of La Soledad
work tirelessly, in unforgivingconditions, and that resonatedwith the crew,” says Miller. “Line-men are used to hazardous, re-lentless work, in all kinds ofweather, when the stakes are
high,” Miller adds. The Ohio crew was determined
to bring power to the tiny com-munity, and the citizens of LaSoledad worked side-by-side withthe linemen to hand-dig holesthrough seemingly impenetrablerock, set 70 poles and 67 anchors,and do what was needed to bedone to bring light to their lives.
Attitude of gratitude“La Soledad was considered the
least of the villages in the area,”Miller states. “Now, it’s at the topof the list. Because of the electrifi-cation, people from nearby vil-lages are streaming into LaSoledad to build homes.”La Soledad’s value system can
likely take partial credit. Accord-
This littlelight of mine...
"Project Ohio" is endorsed by the NationalRural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA),with its tenet to promote global developmentvia rural electrification.
To see more photos of Project Ohio,go to www.ohioec.org.
STORY BY
PATRICK HIGGINS
‘Project Ohio’ brings power and light to a Guatemalan village
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ing to Miller, the village has an over-whelming sense of community. TheOhio linemen and native men alikestarted each day in prayer and then gotdown to work as a team. Most work-days were virtually sunup to sundown;a treacherous trip down the mountain-side for supplies meant even longerhours. In a land where hot showershad to wait until the water boiled andtoilets are flushed by using buckets,life above the clouds wasn’t quiteheaven.But despite the grueling work and
endless hours, sweat and sacrifice werebalanced by levity and laughter. Thegratitude of the villagers and the op-portunity to forever change their liveswas a beacon for the Ohio linemen.
Los niños“Sundays were reserved for church
and fun,” Miller indicates. After serv-ices, however, given the choice to go
into town for “R&R,” the linemenopted to stay in La Soledad. The rea-son? The village’s smallest residentshad captured the linemen’s hearts. Soc-cer, football (American style), candy,and cornhole games were the order ofthe day. “‘Project Ohio’ did more thancross international lines,” Miller notes.“It brought generations and culturestogether.” The crew brought more than elec-
tricity to La Soledad. Fortified by dona-tions from back home, the bountybrought by the crew included 310 barsof soap; 340 toothbrushes and tubes oftoothpaste; 156 assorted toys; 170 pairsof shoes; 24 blankets; umbrellas; schoolbackpacks; boxes of school supplies;and financial contributions that willallow La Soledad’s children to completegrades 7 to 12 (to do so, electricity inthe village schoolhouse is a requirementof the Guatemalan government).
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“Until I got to La Soledad, I didn’t know what poor was,”admits Chris Napier, safety and loss control consultant forOhio’s Electric Cooperatives. “Still, I wouldn’t think twice aboutgoing back.” In fact, “sign me up” reflects the sentiments of theentire Ohio crew. The linemen and the villagers had formed abond, even as they were beginning to see the light at the end ofthe tunnel.
6:32 p.m.The lights pierced the darkness on Saturday, March 12, in an
inauguration celebration that lasted into the now-illuminatednight. Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives President and CEO PatrickO’Loughlin greeted the crowd in Spanish, joined by PauldingPutnam Electric Cooperative CEO George Carter, who suppliedcandy for the piñatas. “There’s a special place in my heart for thepeople of La Soledad,” Miller intimates. The village, which usedto shut down at nightfall, now has reason to burn the midnightoil — or to at least leave the lights on.
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IN OUR SEVEN-PARTseries, you’ll learn how
the same sevenprinciples that guide
cooperatives around theworld also govern your
local electric co-op,keeping you — a valuedmember-owner — asthe primary focus.
Principle 3, “Members’Economic
Participation,” reads asfollows: “Members
contribute equitably to,and democratically
control, the capital oftheir cooperative.”
Principle 3:Members’ Economic Participation
TheBY SAMANTHA RHODES
Legionnaires: Dedicated to their country
THE NUMBER OF OHIO VETERANS who are members of the American Le-gion — about 105,000 — exceeds the maximum capacity of “The Horse-shoe,” The Ohio State University Buckeyes’ football stadium.Compared to the Legion’s nationwide membership of nearly 2.2 mil-
lion, Ohio comprises only a small chunk of the country’s largest veterans’service organization. But Ohio Department Adjutant Tom Simons, a re-tired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and member of South Central PowerCompany from Canal Winchester, says Ohio plays a vital role.“As veterans, we say an oath to defend and support our constitution,
and that doesn’t stop when we get out of uniform,” Simons says. “Wefirmly believe that as an American citizen, you have responsibilities toparticipate in your government. We try to teach that to our youth.”For more than 70 years, the Ohio department has annually sponsored
Buckeye Boys State, a weeklong leadership camp for high school boys tolearn about American government. Nationally, more than 20,000 youngmen from their respective states participate in Boys State every year.Alumni include former President Bill Clinton, professional basketballplayer Michael Jordan, and astronaut Neil Armstrong — to name a few.Simons says that the organization is nothing without its local posts in
each state — the place where every resolution starts.Across Ohio, numerous posts are stationed in electric cooperative
service territories, forging close relationships with their city councils anddonating to various programs like local Scout troops. Each post evensponsors a Legion baseball team that competes throughout the year.“Veterans understand teamwork, and our Legion baseball teaches how
to work in a collective to achieve a common goal,” Simons says. “No mat-ter what service you’re in, it’s all about teamwork.”
Living the principle
Just as you pay your monthly electric bill to your co-op, American Le-gion members also contribute by paying annual membership dues tocover administrative costs.Both forms of economic participation make the contributors part-
owners of their organization. In other words, as a paying member of yourelectric co-op, you democratically control the capital and common prop-erty of the cooperative and reap the same benefits as other member-own-ers.“Whether you’re a member of the Legion or your electric co-op, having
ownership gives you a stake in the fight and brings you into the team,”Simons says. “Then you start to understand what your part is in it.”
To learn more about the American Legion or to find a post in your area, visitwww.legion.org.
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Understanding capital credits
Did you know that by paying your monthly electric bill on time, you’re helping se-cure your co-op’s future?According to Cathy Bitler, vice president of member service and community rela-
tions at South Central Power, your electric co-op has two means of raising capital tofund its operations — through member participation or through loans. Thus, whenmembers contribute to the company, they assure that funds are available to operatethe cooperative without having to borrow money from a bank.“Members help hold down the cost of money, which holds down costs for every-
one,” Bitler says.Your cooperative then uses that money to cover its expenses, including hiring and
training staff, buying equipment, and building power lines to deliver safe, reliablepower to homes, farms, schools, and businesses. But because cooperatives operate on a not-for-profit basis, any margin — or capi-
tal — left at the end of the year after all of the bills are paid is credited to memberson an equitable basis. That’s where capital credits come in.“Think of it this way: Capital credits are the members’ share of the cooperative’s
success in operating efficiently,” Bitler says. “It’s unique to our business model.”All cooperatives handle capital credits in different ways. For example, some send
checks, while others issue rebates or credits on future electric bills. Even deceasedmembers can still receive capital credits to their estate.
To find out how your cooperative handles capital credits, call or visit your co-op’s website.
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LAST OCTOBER 30, Roger Keller, the energy advisor atConsolidated Electric Cooperative (CEC), arrivedhome after some late evening work when his wife,Brenda, offered him some coffee. With just one sip,Roger started choking and fell to the floor, his left sideparalyzed. Sensing that Roger had just had a stroke,Brenda called for help, and Roger was rushed to ahospital in Marion.Since there were no stroke specialists on duty, Roger
was evaluated by an off-site physician by a devicecalled “telestroke,” where doctor and patient interactthrough a television screen. The doctor ordered thatthe clot-busting drug tPA be administered. Roger wasthen flown by helicopter to Riverside Hospital inColumbus, where doctors were able to remove the clotfrom his brain. Several minutes later, he started re-gaining feeling in his left side, a very promising sign.After a week in the hospital, Roger was moved to a
rehabilitation center, where his recovery was swift. Hewas back at work on Feb. 15, as good as new. “If I’d waited longer to receive treatment because I
didn’t have access to telestroke, my recovery would havebeen much longer,” Keller says. “There’s a good chance
I’d still be in a wheelchair.” Infact, there’s a chance he’d havebeen wheel chair-bound therest of his life. By a miraculous coinci-
dence, Consolidated hadexpanded bandwidth in-frastructure within its ter-ritory in 2014, including tothe Marion hospital whereRoger had the telestrokeconference. As ConsolidatedPresident and CEO PhilCaskey puts it, “WhenCEC embarked on ourproject to bring high-speed data capabili-ties to our serviceareas, we hopedand expected theresult would be toimprove the qual-ity of life for ourmembers andcommunities. It’salmost impossibleto express the joythat we feel by
having helped to provide such a life-altering outcomefor any person, let alone such a valued member of ouremployee family.” Roger’s stroke story hasn’t ended with his recovery.
He was requested by the American Heart Associa-tion/American Stroke Association to travel to Wash-ington, D.C., to advocate for the Further Access toStroke Telemedicine Act, also known as the FASTAct, which would require Medicare reimbursementfor all telestroke evaluations. Because he lives in arural area, Roger is eligible for this reimbursement.Patients at urban or suburban hospitals are not.Roger doesn’t think that’s right. “Everybody should
have access to Medicare reimbursement, regardless ofwhere they live,” he says. “I told them I’d be happy to go.” So, in early March, Roger and 200 other stroke
advocates and neurologists from across the U.S. wentknocking on the doors of lawmakers to tell their sto-ries. Ohio legislators visited included Senator SherrodBrown and representatives Pat Tiberi, Steve Stivers,and Joyce Beatty. Representative Beatty didn’t need any convincing.
A stroke victim herself, she introduced the FAST billto the House. It’s also been introduced in the Senateand has been assigned for committee consideration inboth chambers.After their visits, seven congressional members
pledged their support for the FAST Act, so Roger feelsgratified that his trip was worthwhile. He urges Coun-try Living readers to add their voices to the call by con-tacting their congressional representatives. To makethat process easy, go to yourethecure.org. Just click onthe red button “Take Action Today” and be guidedthrough the process of expressing your support.
FAST actionRoger Keller’s rapid recovery from a stroketurned him into a congressional advocate
BY RICH WARREN
A telestroke device allows stroke patients to be evaluated by anoff-site physician through use of web-based communications.
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IN ONE OF Hank Williams Jr.’smore famous songs, entitled “ACountry Boy Can Survive,” heclaims, “I can plow a field all daylong; I can catfish fish from dusk’til dawn.” Applying that samelogic, Scott Heston must be acountry boy, too, because he candefinitely catch catfish from dusk’til dawn — all day long for thatmatter. Of course, he is fishingLake Erie’s Sandusky Bay.Located at the south edge of
the Western Basin just west ofthe town of Sandusky, the bay is
catfish heaven. Shallow, muddy,and full of natural fish food, tensof thousands of channel catfishroam the bay, weighing up to 12pounds or more and measuringmore than 30 inches. “The fishingjust con tinues to get better,” saysHeston. “In recent years, the cat-fish have grown even bigger.”Heston, from Sugar Grove,
should know. He has been fishingSandusky Bay for more than 40years. His grandfather onceowned a small cabin beside thebay and taught him how to fish. “He and I would fish together
almost every weekend during thesummer,” Heston says. “I remem-ber my parents driving up to thelake one weekend to spend some
time at the cabin with us. Theydecided to go to nearby CedarPoint amusement park for theday and asked me if I wanted togo along, thinking I’d jump at thechance. I told them I’d rather gofishing with Grandpa — and Idid.” Heston begins his catfishing
each spring in May and continuesthrough September. “The bestfishing is during the heat of sum-mer, during July and August,” hesays. “That’s usually when thewalleye and yellow perch fishingon the main lake is slow, but youcan always catch catfish in thebay.”I fished with Heston on a per-
fect July morning last summer. Ihave to admit that at the begin-ning of the trip I was a little skep-tical about the numbers and sizeof catfish he claimed we’d catch.
(If maybe you
ChasingMr. WhiskersLake Erie’s Sandusky Bay is ‘Catfish Heaven’
WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
STORY AND PHOTO BY W. H. ‘CHIP’ GROSS
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haven’t heard, some fishermenare known to stretch the truth abit.) But during three hours offishing, we caught more than 40channel catfish — so many Ieventually lost count. Some ofthose fish weighed nearly ninepounds!Any size catfish is fun to catch,
but the biggest are brawlers. Iwas daydreaming for a few min-utes while waiting for a bite, anda large cat hit so hard it nearlyjerked the rod from my hands. Alittle later, Heston almost lost arod over the side of the boat.For hooking the large cats,
Heston borrows a techniquefrom yellow perch fishing, usinga weighted spreader with twohooks as his terminal tackle. Butunlike in perch fishing, he baitsthe hooks with raw shrimp tails,not live minnows. “I once bought cooked shrimp
by mistake and couldn’t under-stand why the fishing was soslow that day,” he says. “But whenI switched back to uncooked rawshrimp, the fish started bitingagain. When fishing for catfish,it’s all about the scent of thebait.”If you’d like to fish with Scott
Heston, he opened a catfishingcharter service earlier this year. A
family-friendly trip aboard Cap-tain Scott’s boat is a great experi-ence for kids.“I use a 24-foot pontoon boat,
so there is plenty of room forchildren and families to movearound,” he says. “To make it eas-ier for novice anglers, I do every-thing everyone else doesn’t wantto do, such as baiting hooks andtaking fish off, even cleaning thecatch.” Heston recommends a half-
day (four-hour) charter for fami-lies. If you’d like to make it aweekend at the lake, he suggeststaking the kids to Cedar Pointon day two. Just don’t be sur-prised if they’d rather go catfish-ing again instead.
To find out more about Scott Heston’scatfishing charter service,call 740-243-1772, or go towww.captainscottcc.com.
Outdoors editor W. H. “CHIP”
GROSS, a member of ConsolidatedElectric Cooperative, is interestedin hearing from you about anyoutdoor story idea you might likehim to investigate. His e-mail ad-dress is [email protected];his website is www.chipgross.com.
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GARDENING LANDSCAPE
AT QUAILCREST FARM, GinnaPhillips and her siblings encouragepeople to enjoy the many gardensthat grace the family’s 200 acres ofland near Wooster.Quailcrest Farm, which is
served by Holmes-Wayne ElectricCooperative, is the gardening busi-ness that Phillips owns and oper-ates with her sister, DeborahRobinson, and brothers, TobyBruch and Rusty Bruch. It’s alsothe place where the four of themgrew up after their parents, Tomand Libby Bruch, transplantedthem in 1957 from Cleveland towhat was then a dairy farm.The Bruch youngsters were
raised in the colonial-style farm-house that still stands along Quail-crest Farm’s driveway and nowshelters yet another generation ofthe family. The late Libby Bruch launched
the Quailcrest Farm gardeningbusiness in 1975. “My mother wasa great gardener,” says Phillips.“She couldn’t find the herbs andperennials she wanted, so she de-cided to grow them herself.” Mrs. Bruch turned an old sum-
mer kitchen into a small shop andplanted row after row of perenni-
als in the farm’s fields. “In theearly days,” recalls Phillips, “cus-tomers would drive out to ourfarm to dig up clumps of whateverplants they wanted and then takethem back home.” Quailcrest Farm today is a
unique gardening destination thatmeasures up to its “magical placein the country” motto. Part nurs-ery, part greenhouse, and part giftshop, it’s a relaxed and welcomingplace where the friendly farmdogs, Lola and Sarge, greet cus-tomers; where hundreds of vari-eties of flowering trees, shrubs,and other perennials are propa-gated; and where the Tea House
Garden’s giant allium, heliopsis,and acanthus provide a naturallylovely setting for weddings. It’salso where old-fashioned lilacs andcrab apple trees surround a recon-structed schoolhouse and wherean entire family of dedicated gar-deners tends the grounds, culti-vates the plants, and eagerlyshares their years of knowledgeand experience. Although Quailcrest Farm sells
everything from hostas to heirloomtomato plants to hanging basketsof flowers, it’s known for its phe-nomenal selection of herbs andscented geraniums. “We have hun-dreds of different herbs,”
From hostasto heirlooms
Quailcrest Farm has becomea gardening destination
STORY BY DAMAINE VONADA
PHOTOS BY GINNA PHILLIPS
Just for fun Mark your calendar for these enjoyable Quailcrest Farm events.“Quail Cup” Old Time Baseball, Sunday, May 29 —Bring a chair and watch “gentlemanly” teams play 1860s-style
baseball. No spitting or cussing, but plenty of fun and fresh air, as wellas flourishing plants for sale.
Spring Garden Fair, June 11 and 12 —More than 60 artisans bring their garden-related wares and
demonstrate their skills. Come for hypertufa planters, miniature gardens,live alpacas, food wagons, and gardening ideas galore.
Herb Fair, Sept. 10 —Ushering in autumn and the holidays, the fair offers bountiful herbs
and beautiful dried flowers, a bevy of artists and craftsmen, and abonanza of antiques, furniture, fine jewelry, and more.
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says Phillips, “including about 15 va-rieties each of rosemary, thyme,lavender, and basil.” With some 50scented geraniums, Quailcrest alsooffers a delightful and diverse selec-tion — lemon, rose, citrus, nutmeg,ginger — of fragrant foliage.“Scented geraniums,” notes Phillips,“make nice container plants. Somepeople like to place pots of thelemon ones around their patios toward off mosquitoes.” Since May is a prime planting
month for Ohio gardeners, Quail-crest Farm’s greenhouse is brimfulof flowering annuals, vegetableseedlings, and popular perennials,such as butterfly plants, coral bells,and coneflowers. Customers whobring their own containers can pickout plants, pot them up at the on-site potting shed, and then shop forgarden accessories, fairy gardenitems, silk floral arrangements, andmuch more in the bright and airyGift Barn. The formal herb garden’s mint
and lavender are coming to life, andthe peony garden is in full, exquisitebloom. “Our peonies,” declaresPhillips, “look gorgeous in May.” DAMAINE VONADA is a freelance writerfrom Xenia.
Quailcrest Farm, 2810 Armstrong Rd.,Wooster. Guided group tours with boxlunches, by reservation. For hours andother information, call 330-345-6722, orvisit www.quailcrest.com.
From hostasto heirlooms
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FOOD SCENE
Something f ishygoing on
SPRINGTIME LURES ANGLERS to Lake Erie, where fishlike yellow perch and walleye abound. Once the “catchof the day” is brought home, it must be cooked prop-erly to ensure flakiness and optimum flavor.Don Schonauer of Chardon considers Lake Erie
perch “yellow gold,” claiming its flavor is excellent dueto cold water temperatures and a diet rich in minnows.It has neither a fishy taste nor a telltale smell.Schonauer, who prefers perch deep fried in peanut oil,
recommends using a cooking thermometer to ensure theoil reaches 375 degrees, before adding fillets.
Bev Frischkorn of Mentor on the Lake loves the
“mighty awesome” flavor of walleye grilled to perfec-tion in foil packets with fresh garden produce. She al-ternates vegetables in season from the garden orfarmers’ market.“My husband is a purist — he thinks fish needs to
be fried — but this is a welcome alternative,” she says.“Try it once, and you’ll be hooked.”
The Ohio Division of Wildlife (http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov)provides many recipes for baked fish. Also, see additional fishrecipes at www.ohioec.org.
STORY BY MARGIE WUEBKER;
PHOTOS BY CHERYL BACH
Try your hand at cooking Lake Eriebounty — walleye and perch
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LAKE ERIE YELLOW GOLD(DEEP-FRIED PERCH FILLETS)
12 to 15 perch fillets1 cup Kentucky Kernel seasoned flour1 cup of your favorite bread crumbs (Shore Lunch) or crushed pretzels
Water12 to 16 oz. peanut oilWash perch fillets. In a plastic Ziploc bag, mix seasoned flourand bread crumbs or crushed pretzels. Place wet fillets in bagand shake well, until all fillets are coated. Take fillets out of bagand place on separate plate. Place remaining flour and breadcrumbs from bag into a bowl and slowly add water, until youhave a pancake batter consistency. Bring peanut oil to 375 de-grees in deep-frying pot. Dip fillets one at a time and drop intohot oil. Fillets should immediately float. Cook 1-1/2 minutes oneach side or until golden brown. Serves 3 to 4.
BAKED PERCH
1 lb. perch filletsCooking spray2 Tbsp. Italian-style bread crumbs1 tsp. parsley1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese1/2 stick butter, meltedPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray baking pan with cookingspray. Create one layer of fillets in bottom of pan, covering theentire bottom. For the topping, mix bread crumbs, parsley, andParmesan cheese. Using a basting brush, spread melted butteron top of fish and then spread topping, covering all of the fil-lets. Bake fish for 12 to 15 minutes depending on size of fillets.Fish are done when they are white and flaky when tested witha fork. Serves 3 to 4.
GRILLED WALLEYE AND VEGETABLES IN FOIL POUCHES
8 oz. walleye4 Tbsp. butter 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 onion, sliced 4 cups sliced summer squash 1 large garden pepper, sliced1 cup mushrooms, sliced Salt and lemon pepper to taste2 cloves of garlic, minced 6 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped Use half of all ingredients for each serving packet. Adjust typeand amount of vegetables to taste and availability. Prepare grillfor medium-high heat (about 400 degrees). Tear off two largesquares of aluminum foil, each about 10 inches in length. Foldeach in half to create a fold line, then open, like a book. Cut
the fish into two equally sized portions. On each piece of foil,place 1 Tbsp. of the butter on the foil. Layer half of the vegeta-bles on top of butter. Lay one piece of fish on top of the veg-etables. Season well with salt and lemon pepper and mincedgarlic (or other seasonings of choice). Layer remaining half ofvegetables on top of fish. Top with 1 Tbsp. butter. Fold up thesides of the foil and seal edges tightly to make a pouch. Placethe packets directly on the grill. Cook for about 10 minutes. Usea spatula to carefully turn the packets. Cook until the packetspuff up (about 5 minutes). Remove packets from the grill with aspatula and place them on a plate. Use kitchen shears or aknife to cut a slit through the top center of each packet to foldopen. Open carefully — the steam that will rise from eachpacket is hot. Check to be sure fish is opaque and cookedthrough to the center. If not, place back on the grill for 5 to 7more minutes. Top the fish with freshly chopped basil. Servethe fish pockets directly in the foil to retain all of the flavors.Serves 2.
Deep-fried perch
Baked perch
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Three ways to increase your omega-3 fat intakeThree ways to increase your omega-3 fat intakeBY DIANE YOAKAM, RD, LD
Talk of good fat and bad fat consumes the nutrition world. Omega-3 fatty acids rank high on the list of healthy fats and offerhead-to-toe health benefits for dementia, depression, heart health, and arthritis. Adding a few servings of the following foods is thebest bet for adequate intake.
Fish: Two crucial omega-3 fats are found primarily in fish and fish oil. Both these fats are an important part of the processinvolved in reducing inflammation in the body and lowering triglyceride levels. Those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis also benefit,since stiffness and joint pain are reduced. Fish oil supplements appear to boost the effectiveness of medications often used to easeanti-inflammatory conditions. The best sources of omega-3 fats are salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, anchovies, tuna,and cod liver oil. Two servings of fish are recommended weekly.
Flax and chia seeds: Plant sources of omega-3 fats contain an essential fat that must be consumed through dietary sources. Arecent study found that this fat limited growth of cancer cells in both breast and cervical cancers and also caused cell death ofcancer cells, without harming healthy cells.
Walnuts: Walnuts provide 100 percent of the recommended daily serving of plant-based omega-3 fats in just a quarter cup. Menshould consume 1.6 grams of this fat daily, while 1.1 grams per day is sufficient for women. Walnuts are an easy way to get moreomega-3 into the diet, as they require no preparation, making them an excellent on-the-go source of healthy fat.
For recipes and tips on how to increase omega-3 fats, visit www.ohioec.org.
FOOD SCENE
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P R E S I D E N T T O M E M B E R
URE CEO/PRESIDENTRoger Yoder
UNION RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.15461 US Route 36 • P.O. Box 393 • Marysville, OH 43040 • www.ure.com
937.642.1826 • 1.800.642.1826 • FAX: 937.644.423 • PAY BY PHONE: 877-999-3413 • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Mike Aquillo, VP Member Services & Community Development • Sue Gibson, Director of Communications
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Je� Wilson, Chairman
Je� Reinhard, Vice Chairman
Bill D’Onofrio, Treasurer
Steve Patton, Secretary
Dale Scheiderer • David Thornton • Dan Westlake
URE has paid back over $23.8 million of URE and Buckeye Power patronage capital credits to its member-owners since it began retiring
capital credits in 1969. To continue our eorts to reduce costs and go green, refunds to current members will be distributed as “credits” on May bills.
Capital credits bill messageURE is pleased to be in a financial position to con-tinue retiring prior-year margins to our members. Margins or excess revenue are returned to members as patronage capital credits. These capital credits are one piece of our story that we believe helps sep-arate us from other utilities. Our dedicated employ-ees delivering exemplary service, competitive rates and commitment to our community, and the capital credits you receive help URE prove the cooperative dierence.
For more detailed information on capital credits, please go to https://www.ure.com/content/capital-credits.
look for your refund on your May bill2016 Capital Credits RefundThe URE Board of Trustees approved the return of about $2 million in URE and Buckeye Power capital credits, to current and past patrons, at its March 2016 regular board meeting. We are continuing our strategy of returning a portion of our most recent operating-year patronage so a larger share of our current members see a refund.
This year’s retirement returns $1,317,612 of URE (co-op) capital credits and $921,399 of Buckeye Power (G&T) capital credits. Buckeye Power is one of the few electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives that refund their patronage capital credits to their distribution members such as URE.
Join ACRE® today Due to the continued eort of the federal Environmental Protection Agency to expand regulation of our existing coal power genera-tion resources, we are asking our members to be part of our legisla-tive grassroots program and re-invest a portion of your capital credits refund in the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE®) and Co-op Owners for Political Action®. ACRE supports candidates that support electric cooperatives.
You can join for as little as $2 per month and have your contribution conveniently added as a line item on your monthly electric bill. Please contact member services at 937-642-1826 to sign up.
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District 2 - serving Jerome Township, Union County,
Concord Township, Delaware County
MAY 2016 • COUNTRY LIVING 20A20 COUNTRY LIVING • MAY 2016
2 0 1 6 E L E C T I O N
ALL members vote for ALL districts
Voting deadline JUNE 1
William N. D’Onofrio
9344 Roseto Villa DriveDublin
Joseph P. Nerone
12210 Taylor RoadPlain City
You’re invited!annual meeting of membersJune 4URE • 15461 US Route 36 • Marysville
8:30 a.m. registration • 9 a.m. meeting
light refreshments to follow
RECEIVE A $10 ENERGY CREDIT FOR EACH MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTED.
Members are invited to hear about the state of the cooperative and learn about its future at this
business meeting.
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Buy your filters online andreceive FREE shipping.
Receive an e-mail reminderwhen it’s time to changeyour filter.
Save up to 15% on heatingand cooling costs.
Go to: www.filterchange.coop/?affid=OH050
Another cooperativedifference
SmartHub -UREnowhasanAPPfor that!Introducing a fresh new way to take control of yourenergy use, Union Rural Electric Cooperative’s on-line payment system has been updated. You still ac-cess your account from our website www.ure.com,but you will be routed to our new e-Bill systemcalled SmartHub. Bill payment, bill viewing and ac-count management will all be available.
With SmartHub, you have the ability to view andmonitor your daily or monthly energy use. Use thistool to manage your energy use and track energy ef-ficiency in your home or office.
this May andthroughout the year
With SmartHub you can:• pay your bill and manage your account.• Monitor and evaluate your daily and
monthly energy use.• Compare your use from month to month.• track changes you have made that may
affect your consumption.
Download the free smartHub app for your tablet or smartphone
www.smarthubapp.com
smartHub replaces uRe’s current e-bill program.
go online to sign up
https://ure.smarthub.coop
Enter e-mail address & password to login
E-mail address
Password
Can’t access your account?New User? Sign up to access our Self Service site.
Login
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EXERCISE YOUR URE MEMBER-OWNER RIGHT TO VOTE! ONLINE OR BY MAIL.
Please mail in ballots MAY 23 to ensure delivery by deadline of June 1.
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District 2 - serving Jerome Township, Union County,
Concord Township, Delaware County
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2 0 1 6 E L E C T I O N
Employed by: Honda of America Mfg., Inc. since April 1989 as an Associate Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Innovation Division.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? Providing safe, aordable electricity service to rural communities is a very se-rious responsibility. Union Rural Electric is a strong provider of electrical service for our community. As a relatively new member, I am very impressed with the reliability and the quality of service that URE provides. Furthermore, I have al-ways believed that we have a duty to give back to our communities. For that reason, I wish to join URE as a trustee.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? The landscape for providing electrical service to rural communities is ever changing. URE will need to manage significant growth as development moves west out of Dublin and Hilliard. Gov-ernment incentives are also changing, and our membership needs to be able to choose the best options for making their homes and businesses more energy e£cient. Lastly, securing our energy future will require deep consideration of available and emerging technologies such as wind, solar, and geothermal.
Education:• Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Engineering - University of Cincinnati• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO-9001 for
Quality Management Systems
Employed by:Self-employed CPA consultant to State Consumer Counselors. Former Adjunct Pro-fessor of Accounting at Franklin University.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? Understanding the cooperative electric busi-ness and being an eective trustee requires time and education. As your incumbent trustee from District 2, it has been my hon-or and pleasure to serve the membership as a trustee and URE’s treasurer for more than eight years. I am fortunate to be able to devote the amount of time URE activities demand of its trustees and have not missed a single board meeting since being first elected eight years ago. Nearly my entire adult working life has been devoted to the electric utility industry. It is a labor of love to stay connected with the electric industry as your trustee. Your current trustees come from varying backgrounds and dierent points of view. As a CPA and expert in utility finance, I have especially concentrated on URE’s finances. I’d ask the membership to look at their distribution rates and the customer service
and system reliability that URE provides. If you are satisfied, then I’d respectfully ask you to allow me to continue to serve you as your trustee for the next three years.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? • Selecting URE’s next CEO when Mr.
Yoder retires in 2017.• Keeping distribution costs and rates
aordable.• Keeping vigilant about the safety of our
employees and our members andthe reliability of our distributionsystem.
• Keeping our members apprised ofpolitical issues aecting utility rateswhere their action can make adierence.
Education:• BS - Accounting - St. John’s University• MBA - Controllership - St. John’s
University• CPA - State of Ohio• Credentialed Cooperative Director and
Board Leadership Certificate - NRECA
ALL members vote for ALL districts
Voting deadline JUNE 1
William N. D’Onofrio
9344 Roseto Villa DriveDublin
Joseph P. Nerone
12210 Taylor RoadPlain City
You’re invited!annual meeting of members
localconnectio
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National Electrical Safety Month
Put
MAY 2015 • COUNTRY LIVING 20G
Buy your filters online andreceive FREE shipping.
Receive an e-mail reminderwhen it’s time to changeyour filter.
Save up to 15% on heatingand cooling costs.
Go to: www.filterchange.coop/?affid=OH050
Another cooperativedifference
SmartHub -UREnowhasanAPPfor that!Introducing a fresh new way to take control of yourenergy use, Union Rural Electric Cooperative’s on-line payment system has been updated. You still ac-cess your account from our website www.ure.com,but you will be routed to our new e-Bill systemcalled SmartHub. Bill payment, bill viewing and ac-count management will all be available.
With SmartHub, you have the ability to view andmonitor your daily or monthly energy use. Use thistool to manage your energy use and track energy ef-ficiency in your home or office.
this May andthroughout the year
With SmartHub you can:• pay your bill and manage your account.• Monitor and evaluate your daily and
monthly energy use.• Compare your use from month to month.• track changes you have made that may
affect your consumption.
Download the free smartHub app for your tablet or smartphone
www.smarthubapp.com
smartHub replaces uRe’s current e-bill program.
go online to sign up
https://ure.smarthub.coop
Enter e-mail address & password to login
E-mail address
Password
Can’t access your account?New User? Sign up to access our Self Service site.
Login
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2 0 1 6 E L E C T I O N
District 7 - serving Allen Township, Union County,
Zane and Perry townships, Logan CountyDistrict 7 - serving Allen Township, Union County,
and Zane and Perry Townships in Logan County
Employed by: Retired high school biology teacher for 30 years – 29 at Marysville High School. MET employee at Home Depot for two years. Elder at Marysville Christian Church for the past 10 plus years.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? I want to participate in the operation of the utility of which I’ve been a member for over 20 years. I feel I can contribute valuable support to the operation of the cooperative.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? The greatest challenge to operation of electric/gas utilities in the near future are the environmental concerns that many have in the generation of electricity and the acquisition of natural gas. I’m con-cerned that certain interests will limit the availability of aordable gas and electrici-ty in the U.S. in the future.
Education:• Graduate, Ada High School• BA in Biology, Ohio Northern
University• MS in Zoology, Miami University
Employed by: Dayton Power and Light as a power plant engineer for nine years. I have a Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Retired from Honda of America after working as a facility manager for 24 years. Currently working part-time at the Marysville auto plant. Served for six years on the Oper-ation Round Up board and on the URE nominating committee.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? I want to use my knowledge and experi-ence to make URE a better cooperative.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? The challenge facing URE is to continue to provide reliable electric service with good power quality at a reasonable price.
Education:• Bachelor of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering
Je� Wilson
16021 Allen Center Road Marysville
Charles Woodworth
14982 Maple Ridge Road Marysville
William Thaman Sr.
14874 Maple Ridge RoadMilford Center
Peter Bradford Kain
10750 Twp. Road 157 Marysville
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2 0 1 6 E L E C T I O N
District 7 - serving Allen Township, Union County,
and Zane and Perry Townships in Logan County
District 7 - serving Allen Township, Union County,
Zane and Perry townships, Logan County
Employed by: Owned and operated Woody’s Dairy Bar & Pizza for 14 years. Retired from Honda. Working in the assembly and purchasing departments, I was very familiar with most of the technology and have the skill and proficiency in working with main-tenance and all other departments. Cur-rently, I work as a part-time substitute bus driver for Marysville Schools.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? I would like to help maintain and im-prove upon the high levels of customer satisfaction. I believe my background in planning and management would assist to the board in making eective and quality decisions.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? The greatest challenges will be keeping cost down while maintaining excellence in all services working through all the EPA regulations.
Education:• Union Local Schools to Fairbanks• Ohio EPA water training for Class I
Operator
Employed by: • Represents URE at our state trade as-sociation, OREC, where I have served onvarious committees, including chairingtwo of them.• As the owner/operator of my ownbusiness and an active leader in the com-munity, I have developed many skills tocontribute to multiple successful organi-zations.• Veteran of U.S. Army, 1967-1972.• Chairman of URE’s board since 2001.
Why are you interested in becoming a member of the URE board? As your incumbent District 7 trustee since 1995, I believe my experience, trust-ee training, and knowledge are invaluable in leading our cooperative into the future. I hold all of the educational designations oered to a trustee, have a history of making informed decisions, and proudly represent URE’s interests in URE’s terri-tory and state.
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative? • Holding costs down and maintaining
aordable rates without sacrificingsafety, reliability, and customer service.
• Managing the potential political andEPA issues facing cooperatives, as wellas encouraging our members to take aproactive role in the political process.
Education:• Studied Business Administration
(University of Maryland)• Achieved highest level of certification
that NRECA oers trustees
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative?The greatest challenge to operation of electric/gas utilities in the near future are the environmental concerns that many have in the generation of electricity and the acquisition of natural gas. I’m con-cerned that certain interests will limit the availability of aordable gas and electrici-ty in the U.S. in the future.
Education:• Graduate, Ada High School• BA in Biology, Ohio Northern University• MS in Zoology, Miami University
What is the greatest challenge facing the Cooperative?The challenge facing URE is to continue to provide reliable electric service with good power quality at a reasonable price.
Education:• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
Je� Wilson
16021 Allen Center Road Marysville
Charles Woodworth
14982 Maple Ridge Road Marysville
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Y O U T H P R O G R A M S
marysville high schoolPAUL MACDONALD
fairbanks high schoolLAUREN KOCSIS
marysville high schoolBRYCE FORRY
jonathan alder high schoolTAYLOR GAERKE
URE SCHOLARSHIP
SECOND PLACE
$500URE SCHOLARSHIP
FIRST PLACE
$1,500
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Y O U T H P R O G R A M S
Union Rural Electric Cooperative scholarship program sought out the best of the best among area high school seniors. This year’s candidates had outstanding academic records as well as heavy involvement in community and school activities. These finalists also had to demonstrate verbal communications skills and knowledge of the electric cooperative system in a panel interview. The first-place candidates will compete at the statewide level, testing their achievements against those of candidates from 24 other cooperatives. This year’s contest will award nine places with prize money ranging from first place, $3,400, to ninth place, $1,300.
F I R S T - P L A C E W I N N E R SPaul MacDonald, son of Ronald and Janice MacDonald of Marysville,
is a senior at Marysville High School. He has had an outstanding four years at Marysville, maintaining a 4.4 GPA while involved in numerous school activities including marching band, where he served as a drumline section leader, in addition to participating in mock trial and volunteering with the Hope Center. Paul plans on attending either Notre Dame or The Ohio State University to major in chemical engineering.
Lauren Kocsis, daughter of Brian and Suzanne Kocsis of Marysville, is a senior at Fairbanks High School. Her school involvement includes being a member of The Green Team 4H group and serving as a camp counselor. She is a four-year member of the soccer team and was a state qualifier for the track team. Lauren has also been active in her church and volunteers with various groups. She plans on attending Ohio Wesleyan to major in secondary education and become a high school guidance counselor and soccer coach.
S E C O N D - P L A C E W I N N E R SBryce Forry, son of Linda and Brad Forry of Marysville, is a senior
at Marysville High School. He also has had an outstanding four years at Marysville, maintaining a 4.4 GPA and remaining active as a volunteer with the Hope Center as the youngest person to work as the receptionist. He is also a Buckeye boys state representative and has been a member of the Marysville and Union Post 79 baseball teams for four years. Bryce will attend Asbury University to major in biomedical engineering on a pre-med track.
Taylor Gaerke, daughter of Troy and LeAnn Gaerke of Plain City, is a senior at Jonathan Alder High School. Her community and school activities include volunteering with the local food pantry, fundraising for Pelotonia bike ride for cancer, and participating as a three-sport athlete in cross-country, basketball, and softball. In addition, she has coached youth camps for basketball and softball. Taylor is undecided on where she will attend college, but plans to major in either pharmacy or engineering.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
2016 URE’S BEST OF THE BESTREPRESENTING URE
jonathan alder high schoolTAYLOR GAERKE
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S A F E T Y M O N T H
MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH
COMMON HOME HAZARDSSAFETY TIPS
BY TURNING ON THE FAN, YOU CAN TURN UP THE SAVINGS
MAKE THE MOST OF CEILING FANSHELPFUL TIPS
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Union Rural Electric Cooperative is teaming up with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to spearhead the annual eort to raise awareness of home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety.
“Extension cord misuse and overburdened electrical systems are two of the main causes of home electri-cal fires,” ESFI President Brett Brenner says. “It is important to be aware of these common and preventable hazards, as well as other safety measures you can take to ensure that your home is electrically safe.”
The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments each year involve some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a contributing factor. These fires result in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Awareness and education are critical to reducing the incidence of electrical fires, and ESFI sponsors National Electri-cal Safety Month each May to educate the public.
ESFI encourages the sharing of its campaign resources, so the organization developed the National Electrical Safety Month 2015 Elec-trical Safety Advocate Guide to pro-vide the resources necessary to raise awareness of safe practices. Find it online at http://www.esfi.org > Programs and Initiatives > National Electrical Safety Month. Whether you want to educate a loved one or raise awareness in your community, school, or workplace, this guide pro-vides step-by-step instructions on how to be an electrical safety advo-cate and help champion the cause of minimizing electrical-related deaths and injuries.
Electrical safety awareness and education among consumers, fam-ilies, employees, and communities will prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities. For more information about electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors Na-tional Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more infor-mation about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
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E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N C Y
If you are like most Americans, you have at least one ceiling fan in your home. Ceiling fans help our indoor life feel more comfortable. They are a decorative addition to our homes and, if used properly, can help lower energy costs.
BY TURNING ON THE FAN, YOU CAN TURN UP THE SAVINGS
MAKE THE MOST OF CEILING FANSHELPFUL TIPS
FLIP THE SWITCH – Most ceiling fans have a switch near the blades. In warm months, flip the switch so that the blades operate in a counter-clockwise direction, eectively pro-ducing a “wind chill” eect. Fans make the air near them feel cooler than it actually is. In winter, move the switch so the fan blades rotate clockwise, creating a gentle updraft. This pushes warm air down from the ceiling into occupied areas of the room. Regardless of the season, try operating the fan on its lowest setting.
ADJUST YOUR THERMOSTAT – In the summer, when using a fan in conjunction with an air conditioner, or instead of it, you can turn your thermostat up three to five degrees without any reduction in comfort. This saves money, since a fan is less costly to run than an air conditioner. In the winter, lower your thermo-stat’s set point by the same amount. Ceiling fans push the warm air from the ceiling back down toward the living space, which means the furnace won’t turn on as frequently.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE – Make sure your ceiling fan is the right size for the room. A fan that is 36-44 inches in diameter will cool rooms up to 225 square feet. A fan that is 52 inches or more should be used to cool a larger space.
TURN IT OFF – When the room is unoccupied, turn the fan o. Fans are intended to cool people – not rooms.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Union Rural Electric Cooperative is teaming up with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to spearhead the annual eort to raise awareness of home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical safety.
“Extension cord misuse and overburdened electrical systems are two of the main causes of home electri-cal fires,” ESFI President Brett Brenner says. “It is important to be aware of these common and preventable hazards, as well as other safety measures you can take to ensure that your home is electrically safe.”
The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments each year involve some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a contributing factor. These fires result in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Awareness and education are critical to reducing the incidence of electrical fires, and ESFI sponsors National Electri-cal Safety Month each May to educate the public.
ESFI encourages the sharing of its campaign resources, so the organization developed the National Electrical Safety Month 2015 Elec-trical Safety Advocate Guide to pro-vide the resources necessary to raise awareness of safe practices. Find it online at http://www.esfi.org > Programs and Initiatives > National Electrical Safety Month. Whether you want to educate a loved one or raise awareness in your community, school, or workplace, this guide pro-vides step-by-step instructions on how to be an electrical safety advo-cate and help champion the cause of minimizing electrical-related deaths and injuries.
Electrical safety awareness and education among consumers, fam-ilies, employees, and communities will prevent electrical fires, injuries, and fatalities. For more information about electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors Na-tional Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more infor-mation about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www.esfi.org.
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B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T
UNION RURAL ELECTRIC WELCOMES KTH
KTH MOVES TO UNION COUNTYK-GROUP R&D TECHNICAL CENTER
Union Rural Electric Cooperative employees along with four board trustees attended a tour of one of their newest members, KTH: K-group R&D Technical Center.This research and developmentfacility opened for business inDecember 2015 and is locatedo of Industrial Parkway in PlainCity. KTH is a division of H-oneCo. Ltd. of Japan, which man-ufactures underbody structureparts of vehicles. Honda is oneof the company’s major clients.KTH’s manufacturing plant isin St. Paris, Ohio, and serves asthe headquarters for a group ofcompanies located in Kalida,Ohio; Leesburg, Alabama; andShelburne, Ontario, Canada.Combined, the company hasmore than 2,500 employees atthose facilities. The company canproduce parts to make as many as4,000 vehicles a day at its Cham-
Tom Rose, engineering man-ager of R&D, led the tour of the plant and showed URE employ-ees the Zenbara room.
KTH is located at 8205 Business Way, Plain City. Dublin Building Systems of Dublin was the general contractor for the project.
From left to right: Matt Zarnosky, Beau Michael, Bill Rittenhouse-KTH, Dan Westlake, Eric Gindlesberger-KTH, Andrew Linn, Tom Rose-KTH, Kevin Gregory, Roger Yoder, Mike Aquillo, Jeff Brown, Hedy Nelson, Steve Patton, Ron Rockenbaugh, Tim Sherwood, and Jeff Reinhard.
ZENBARA (also called teardown) means “dismantling.” It is the principle of taking a
product to pieces, bit by bit and examining each part in great detail.
It is useful for several situations:
• During the research and development phase – dismantling a product that has been used for some time
will show how it is wearing, developing hot spots, etc.
• During manufacturing, samples may be taken apart to check that they have been assembled exactly right.
• A product has failed unexpectedly and requires careful analysis to find the failure and its root cause.
• A competitor has produced a strong product. Zenbara leads to understanding of how they did it and
uncovers the underlying design and principles which, when understood, can be imitated and
improved upon.
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UNION RURAL ELECTRIC WELCOMES KTH
KTH MOVES TO UNION COUNTYK-GROUP R&D TECHNICAL CENTER
From left to right: Matt Zarnosky, Beau Michael, Bill Rittenhouse-KTH, Dan Westlake, Eric Gindlesberger-KTH, Andrew Linn, Tom Rose-KTH, Kevin Gregory, Roger Yoder, Mike Aquillo, Je� Brown, Hedy Nelson, Steve Patton, Ron Rockenbaugh, Tim Sherwood and Je� Reinhard.
You have an estate. Most people do. It comprises all your possessions, bank accounts, investments, life insurance, and even your pet. No matter your wealth, you should have a plan for what happens to those assets at the time of your death. And you should also plan for contingencies in case you become mentally or physically incapacitated. Creating a plan for your estate is a gift of guidance and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Without a plan, the state dictates the transfer of any assets that do not pass by joint ownership or benefi-ciary designation.
When death or a tragedy occurs, you’ll want control of how your money, medical care, funeral arrangements, and possessions are handled — and to whom money and possessions are distributed and when. An estate plan provides these instructions and can ensure your wishes are executed while min-imizing costs and hassles for your heirs. Here are a few tips for getting started.
Involve family and friends who may be aected or included in your discussions. Transitions and financial transfers will likely go more smoothly if heirs are informed of your estate decisions while you are available to explain your thought process. Additionally, caregivers for minor or disabled dependents, caregivers for pets, and financial trust-ees should be consulted before you include them in your plan. Caregiving is especially important if any of your dependents have special needs. If you have a business, you also need to provide for its transfer upon your death or disability.
Use estate planning as an opportunity to orga-nize and correct financial documents. Before getting into the details of your estate plan with a profes-sional, review and catalog all of your financial assets. As you do this, check the beneficiary infor-mation, and make sure the contact information and allocations are still correct; if information and allo-cations are incorrect, gather the correct informa-tion, and make time to correct the errors. If you haven’t already, file these documents in a fireproof box or safe. Life insurance, retirement accounts, and annuities all transfer upon your death via ben-eficiary designation rather than through your will. Because these can represent a major share of your estate, it is important that such designations are
kept up to date.Start with
the basics. Most experts recom-mend begin-ning your estate plan with life insurance, a will, a durable power of attor-ney, a health care power of attorney, and a living will. The life insur-ance should cover burial expenses and replace lost earnings, which is particularly important for young families. The will should specify how you would or would not like your assets divided and transferred following your death, as well as detailed arrange-ments for the financial and legal guardianship of minor children or dependent adults; you can also appoint a trustee to manage the distributions, sell assets, and perform other fiduciary tasks. A durable power of attorney appoints someone to make medical and other decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated or disabled, and your living will should include detailed health directives.
Hire an estate planning professional. If you already have a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), he or she can guide you from the beginning of this process and refer you to an appropriate lawyer. Beginning with a CFP can save you money on attor-ney’s fees. Low-income individuals and families can contact their state’s legal aid society and bar associ-ations to find low- or no-cost consultations.
Periodically review your plan. Your estate plan should continue to evolve as your life does. Review your plan at least every 10 years and more fre-quently if you experience major life events, such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, or retirements, that could change your wishes. Using these mile-stones as reminders to review and update beneficia-ries, allotments, and health directives will guarantee your estate plan reflects your most recent wishes. Allison Goldberg writes for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.
BE SMART WITH YOUR MONEY
ESTATE PLANNING IS FOR EVERYONEBY ALLISON GOLDBERG
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URE CELEBRATES 80 YEARS2016 TRIVIA CONTEST
This is the final month we will be asking cooper-ative-related trivia ques-tions in Country Living. All members are invited to par-ticipate. Every month we will collect the correct answers and put them into a drawing. Two lucky members will each receive a $50 bill credit. Winners will be contacted directly, and their names and correct answers will be published in the follow-ing month’s issue. It’s a great way to learn more about your cooperative and stay safe around electricity.
Go to our safety page at https://ure.com/content/our-safety-stand and watch the Outdoor Summer Safety video. There’s a lot of great safety tips. All you need to do is submit THREE important safety tips.
two ways to enter to win ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 23
You may enter either by mail: URE c/o Questions of the month
15461 U.S. Route 36 • Marysville, OH 43040 or by e-mail: [email protected]
Summer fun safety video
March trivia quiz answers: 1. 21 • 2. 1982 • 3. 208
WINNERS: Allen Ladriere and Nicolas Oliver
April trivia quiz answers: 1. C • 2. C • 3. D • 4. DOPERATION ROUND UP
MARCH MEETINGThe board received five applications, and two
were approved. The North Union Personal Needs Pantry was approved for $2,000 to use for supplies for clients, and an individual was approved for rent.
This program is oered to those with a one-time need due to hardship that can’t be completely met through other agencies.
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Funny signs
Chip Hart, HillsboroSouth Central Power
Max Wood, SpencervilleMidwest Electric
Mary Maag, FindlayHancock-Wood EC
Angie Hamey, SomervilleButler REC
Greg Keller, BellefontaineLogan County EC
David Kupchick, West SalemLorain-Medina REC
See our guidelines and deadlines on page 39 for future months’ submissions.
Editor’s note:We received an avalanche of submissionsfor this category. To see more of the funny signs you sentus, go to www.ohioec.org.
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Cathy Thomas, StrongsvilleSouth Central Power
John Lamp, WoosterHolmes-Wayne Electric
Donald Weyrick, AkronCarrroll EC
Dean Jones, HillsboroSouth Central Power
Donna BreitingerSouth Central Power
Terri Bates, LaGrangeLorain-Medina REC
Harriet Bailey, WestervilleConsolidated EC
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Wooden Boat Show and Plein Air Art Festival,Lakeside
They’re two terrific events at one exceedinglylovely location on the shores of Lake Erie at Lake-side, a family-oriented community where the sum-mertime Chautauqua fun combines activities formind, body, and spirit. Morning swims, afternoonshuffleboard, and evening concerts are all in aday’s fun at Lakeside, but in mid-July, its quintes-sential weekend features two singular outdoorevents. The Wooden Boat Show presents the timeless
beauty of some 75 vessels dating back to the early1900s, while the Plein Air Art Festival providesthe rare pleasure of communing with artists asthey paint on Lakeside’s pristine grounds. Added attractions: Musicians perform at Lake-
side’s Pavilion; the Hotel Lakeside grills picnicfare; and nostalgic boat rides are available onAmazing Grace, a 1937 Richardson Cruiseabout.Both events are free, but visitors must purchase aChautauqua Pass (starting at $7) to enter thegated Lakeside community.
Wooden Boat Show, July 17; Plein Air Art Festival, July 15-17.
For more information, call 866-952-5374, or visit
www.lakesideohio.com.
— Damaine Vonada
Dog Fest, Zoar
Diving dogs, jumping dogs, and swimming dogs— they’re all the darlings of the Dog Fest of Zoar,but the aquatic performances of the BuckeyeDockDogs are only part of the canine competitionand crowd-pleasing entertainment found here. Seehow your own dog stands up as an athletic wun-derkind in agility and skill-based feats like obsta-cle-course runs. You can also show off your dog’sgood looks in the pet parade and costume con-tests. The owner-pet look-alike contest is another
shout-out opportunity at the two-day festival in ahistoric village founded by German separatists in1817. See what’s new in the pet care scene, get aphoto of your pet, and pick up pet paraphernaliaand treats at the vendor booths before headinghome.
June 11-12, 198 Main St., Zoar. For more information, call 330-
874-3011.
— Jamie Rhein
The Jerusalem Experience, Cambridge
Each summer, Jesus’s story comes to life at theLiving Word Outdoor Drama, where costumed actors of all ages take the stage. Stories like theSermon on the Mount, the Good Samaritan, andthe Last Supper unfold in the naturally landscapedamphitheater on a slice of farmland outside ofCambridge.The Jerusalem Experience is a one-day multi-
sensory event in August that’s an addition to theoutdoor drama’s repertoire. The amphitheater,with its Bible-inspired sets, becomes the backdropfor kids and adults to learn about biblical timesfirsthand. From costume making to carpentry, orfrom basket making to pottery and playing games,families learn about Jesus’s time with hands-onactivities. Try your skills blowing the shofar, theancient instrument made from a ram’s horn, tradi-tionally used for Jewish religious purposes. Foodof the time period is included.
August 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 6010 College Hill Rd., Cambridge.
$10 admission includes a ticket to the outdoor drama. For
more information, call 740-439-2761 or visit
www.livingworddrama.org.
— Jamie Rhein
Poultry Days, Versailles
Chicken reigns supreme in this Darke Countycommunity with the approach of Versailles PoultryDays. From whimsical chickens painted on villagestreets to the crowning of Miss Chick and LittleMiss Chick, to a huge inflatable chicken float inthe lavish parade, the event celebrates the area’shistory as a leading poultry producer.This year’s theme continues in that vein with
“Salute to the American Farmer.” More than25,000 barbecued chicken dinners will be servedthroughout the weekend, along with an array offestival foods. Two parades will pass throughvillage streets, while other activities include theUltimate Frisbee Tournament; corn hole games;kiddie tractor pulls; musical entertainment;amusement rides; concession stands; a book sale;and art, photography, woodcarving, and flowershows.
June 10-12 on the former Versailles High School grounds, 459
S. Center St., Versailles. For more information, visit
www.versaillespoultrydays.com.
— Margie Wuebker
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THE MEMORIAL TOURNA-MENT founded by JackNicklaus turns 40 thismonth, so what bettertime to laud Ohio’s own
golf legend? Wehereby present aNicklaus “golf digest.”
BiographyName: Jack William Nicklaus Birthdate: Jan. 21, 1940Birthplace:Columbus, OhioParents:Charlie and HelenNicklaus Education:Upper Arlington HighSchool; Ohio State UniversitySpouse:Barbara, married 1960
Children: 5Grandchildren: 22Residence: FloridaNickname:Golden BearNoteworthy:While UpperArlington’s teams are called“Golden Bears,” a sportswriteralso applied that nickname to theblonde, burly young Nicklaus.
Professional CareerPGA Tour Victories: 73Holes-in-One: 21Top Money Winner: 8 timesPGA Tour Earnings: $5,723,192Champions Tour Victories: 10Champions Tour Earnings:$3,372,207Total Victories: 118 (includingunofficial and international events)Major Titles:A record-setting 18(6 Masters, 5 PGA Championships,4 U.S. Opens, 3 British Opens)Noteworthy: Endurance may beNicklaus’s greatest golfing feat. In1963 at age 23, Nicklaus was theyoungest person to win theMasters Tourna ment. In 1986, 46-year-old Nicklaus took the Mastersa record-setting sixth time and wasits oldest winner. In 2015, at 75,Nicklaus aced the Masters Par 3Contest’s fourth hole.
KudosGolfer of the Century/Millen-nium, Associated Press, BBC, numerous golf publications; 20th Century’s Best Male Athlete,Sports Illustrated;Presidential Medal of Freedom,2005’Congressional Gold Medal, 2015Noteworthy: In 2006, Nicklauswas the fifth non-Ohio State bandmember privileged to “dot the i”in Script Ohio.
Memorial Tournament, 2016 The prestigious PGA invitationalis played on the Nicklaus-designedcourse at Dublin’s Muirfield Vil-lage Golf Club. Hosted by Nick-laus, it honors leading golfers andraises millions for local charities.
Noteworthy:Muirfield’s namesalutes the Scotland course whereNicklaus won the 1966 OpenChampionship, clinching his firstcareer grand slam.
From Nicklaus:“Professional golf is the only sportwhere, if you win 20 percent ofthe time, you’re the best.”“It takes hundreds of good golfshots to gain confidence, but onlyone bad one to lose it.”“If you want to hit it farther, hit itbetter.”“Golf is not, and never has been,a fair game.” DAMAINE VONADA is a freelancewriter from Xenia.
For more information on the MemorialTournament, call 614-889-6712, or visitwww.thememorialtourament.com. Thismonth’s Ohio Quiz on page 39 alsofeatures Jack Nicklaus.
Grinand (Golden)Bear itCelebrating Jack Nicklaus and the 40th Memorial TournamentBY DAMAINE VONADA
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REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE A KIDhow much fun it was simply kick-ing a ball? In keeping with thatconcept, a new sport has arisen inrecent years — footgolf. It’s beingplayed on golf courses around theworld, and some 25 courses havebeen developed in Ohio during thepast decade alone.The sport is played like golf, but
footgolfers don’t use the sameholes or greens as regular golfers.The object of the game is to kick a#5 soccer ball from a designatedtee box into a 21-inch-diametercup in as few strokes (kicks) aspossible. Par per hole is usuallyfive or less. Footgolf holes are gen-erally shorter than standard golfholes, so players can play a roundof either nine or 18 holes in aboutone to two hours, respectively.Footgolf doesn’t require expen-
sive equipment (clubs), clothing,or specialized skills. It’s alsocheaper — a round of nine holesusually costs less than $10.Green Hills Golf Course
(www.greenhillsgolf.com)near Clyde added footgolfjust a year ago. “In Sep-tember, we were surprisedthat more rounds of foot-golf were played on ourexecutive course than reg-ular golf,” says AdamCrockett, one of thecourse’s co-owners. “Manyof those people participat-ing were families, some-times three generations —kids, parents, and grand-parents.”Footgolf was a good fit
for Green Hills because italready had an executive(par-three) course that wasunder utilized. “So nineholes of footgolf lent itself well tothat course’s shorter layout,” saidCrockett.Tiffin University’s women’s soc-
cer team played footgolf at thecourse last year, and the ClydeHigh School boys’ soccer teamplayed weekly during the summeras a team-building activity. “Many of those young people
had not been exposed to a golfcourse atmosphere before, and as aresult, some returned to try regu-lar golf,” says Crockett. “Footgolf is
a good crossover sport, gettingnew people interested in tryingtraditional golf.” That’s importantto golf course owners such asCrockett, as the number of peopleplaying golf in America is gradu-ally declining. The governing body for footgolf
in the U.S. is the American Foot-Golf League (AFGL). For more in-formation, or to locate a footgolfcourse near you, go to www.afgl.us.Adult or young person, if you cankick a soccer ball, you can playfootgolf!
W. H. “CHIP” GROSS is CountryLiving’s outdoors editor.
What a kick!Kick up your heels and try footgolf
BY W. H. ‘CHIP’ GROSS
It looks like soccer, and players arekicking an actual soccer ball, but foot-golf’s goal is to get the ball not into anet but into a 21-inch cup in as fewkicks as possible. And just like golf,each hole has a par, of usually five orless. (Photos courtesy of the AmericanFootGolf League)
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PUTTERING AROUND IN RETIRE-MENT can mean different thingsto different people. For some, itmeans practicing their golf swing,leafing through a few books,maybe crafting a birdhouse ortwo.But 83-year-old John Cheney
of North Baltimore in WoodCounty is more likely to spend hisfree time patching up a 28-tonmilitary recovery vehicle, or as-sembling a Cold War-era rocket.Cheney is a retired U.S. Army
Reserve lieutenant colonel whoalso worked for 41 years forHancock-Wood Electric Coopera-tive, serving as CEO for 14 ofthose years. For decades, he hascollected and rebuilt dozens ofmilitary vehicles and assortedmateriel. With his son, JohnCheney II, he’s amassed one ofthe largest private collections ofmilitary vehicles, rockets, andmissiles in the world.The beneficiaries of the
Cheneys’ passion have been thecitizens of northwest Ohio andvisitors from, well, all over.Cheney has been a driving forcein the Findlay Military Show, anannual three-day celebration ofthe armed forces that has been
going strong for 29 years.This year’s show is expected to
include up to 300 vehicles thatvisitors can inspect up-close. Theevent, put on by the Findlay Mil-itary Association, is held annu-ally on Armed Forces Dayweekend, the third weekend inMay.“We want to educate the peo-
ple,” says Cheney II. “We wantthem to see the complexity andthe simplicity of the vehicles. It’sone thing to go to a museum andsee one, but it’s another thing tosee it drive past you and stopwhere you can touch it. That’simportant.”Other highlights of this year’s
Findlay Show will include:
• A pass-and-review, in which ownerswill set their vehicles in motionaround the fairgrounds
• A swap meet that will include morethan 100 vendors trading militarymemorabilia, as well as vehicle parts
• Battlefield re-enactments and living-history displays
• Musical performances
• An awards breakfast on Saturdaymorning.
Keith Kimmel, commander ofthe Findlay Military Association,
says an Indiana-based nonprofitgroup is scheduled to bring anAmerican Huey 369 helicopter.You actually never know who’s
going to show up. “Last year, agentleman brought a semi-truckfrom Rhode Island with twoarmored vehicles on it,” Cheneysays. “We didn’t even know hewas coming.”Cheney, a Lima native, joined
the Army as a commissioned offi-cer, after graduating from Bowl-ing Green State University in1954. He served in active duty fora few years, assigned to workwith rockets and missiles. Theyincluded corporal missiles, whichwere the first guided weapons inthe United States to carry a nu-clear warhead, and Honest Johnrockets, the nation’s first nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface rocket.A tour of the Cheneys’ three
barns reveals their impressive,sprawling collection, which in-cludes 35 trucks, eight types ofrockets and missiles, about 15trailers, and a large library on thehistory and restoration of militaryvehicles.The collection includes an
MGR-1 rocket, otherwise knownas the Honest John. “This is iden-
A rock star with rocketsFormer co-op CEO collects them — as well as military vehicles andmissiles — and you can see them at the Findlay Military Show in May
BY MICHAEL PRAMIK
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tical to ones I shot in the ’50s,”Cheney says.Other collectibles include Nike
Ajax and Nike Hercules missiles,a Little John rocket, and a SovietSA-2 missile. Their vehicles in-clude the huge military transportmachine; a half-track vehicle;several Jeeps; a Hawk missileloader transporter; even a modi-fied Soviet GAZ-69 anti-tankmissile launch vehicle.There’s also a launcher for the
Little John rocket. “It’s the ulti-mate Jeep accessory,” jokesCheney II, “to have a towablenuclear missile behind you.”The Findlay Military Show is
one of the top military vehicle at-tractions in the country, andmuch of its prestige reflects theCheneys’ dedication to their craft,Kimmel says.“Their collection is unbeliev-
able,” he states. “John was acareer man in the Army, and hisson knows every detail of everytype of vehicle and weapon. He’sjust a world of information.”Cheney describes their collec-
tion as “a mobile museum.” It’s alabor of love. They often find var-ious parts of a rocket or vehiclesin different locations. Touring his
garage, Cheney points to an Hon-est John rocket.“We found the motor at a
junkyard in southern Indiana,and we found the warhead besidea barn in Kentucky,” he says. “Wefound the launcher at a surplusdealer in Texarkana, Texas.”The extra effort is worth it,
they say.“We’ve had the pleasure of
having veterans see the equip-ment they used to operate and re-
living their lives,” says Cheney II.“That’s the reason we collect andrestore these vehicles.”
MICHAEL PRAMIK is a freelancewriter from Columbus.
This year’s Findlay Military Show runsfrom May 20-22 at the Hancock CountyFairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., inFindlay. For more information, call 419-429-7344, 419-721-4456, or visitwww.findlaymilitaryshow.org.
John Cheney, former CEO of Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, and his son, John Cheney II,have amassed one of the largest private collections of military vehicles, rockets, and missiles inthe world. Many of their prized possessions will be among the 300 vehicles on display at theFindlay Military Show, an annual three-day celebration of the armed forces held during ArmedForces Day weekend, the third weekend in May. (Photo by Wendy Pramik)
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Location: Largely following thecourse of the Little Miami River,a state and nationally designatedscenic stream, the nearly 80-mile-long recreational trail stretchesfrom Springfield to the east sideof Cincinnati.
Provenance: In the 1970s, theOhio Department of NaturalResources and local govern-ments began acquiring right-of-way property on the route ofthe old Little Miami Railroad,which was incorporated in 1836and initially ran betweenSpringfield and Cincinnati.Those rights-of-way were con-
verted into a paved recreationaltrail that opened in 1991 andbecame a major feature of LittleMiami State Park, a nontradi-tional linear greenspace thatflanks the trail for some 50miles.
Significance: The Little MiamiScenic Trail is one of the nation’slongest continuously paved multi-use trails. It’s also a part of threelarger trails — the seven-stateNorth Country National ScenicTrail; the Buckeye Trail, whichloops for some 1,400 milesaround Ohio; and the Ohio toErie Trail system between Cleve-land and Cincinnati. In addition,it’s a mainstay of the largestpaved trail network in the UnitedStates — Miami Valley BikeTrails, which boasts 330 miles ofintersecting trails in southwestOhio.
Currently: Celebrating its 25thanniversary this year, the LittleMiami Scenic Trail is one ofOhio’s most popular rail trails,with more than 900,000 user vis-its during 2015. The tree-shaded,serpentine trail boasts the naturalbeauty of the Little Miami River;traverses a corner of the statewhose history dates back to theHopewell Indians; and leads toattractions that range fromYoung’s Jersey Dairy to Fort An-cient earthworks to Kings Islandamusement park. The trail is alsoa destination for cross-countryskiing, rollerblading, backpack-ing, and horseback riding.
It’s a little-known fact that: Ac-cording to surveys conducted bythe Miami Valley Regional Plan-ning Commission, the LittleMiami Scenic Trail’s annualimpact on the regional economyis about $13 million.
For more information about the LittleMiami Scenic Trail, its route, andrecreational opportunities andattractions along it, visit:www.miamivalleytrails.org;http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/littlemiami;www.gcparkstrails.com;www.littlemiamistatepark.org;www.railstotrails.org; andwww.traillink.com.
TheLittle MiamiScenic TrailSouthwest Ohio BY DAMAINE VONADA
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MAY 2016 CALENDAR
NORTHWESTMAY 6-15 — Biggest Week inAmerican Birding, many locations inthe Oak Park area. A variety of fieldtrips, workshops, and demonstrationsduring the peak of spring warbler mi-gration. www.biggestweekinamerican-birding.com.
MAY 7 —Schedel GardensCommunity Day Festival, 19255 W.Portage River South Rd., Elmore, 10a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, demonstrations,food, and drink. Free. 419-862-3182 orwww.schedel-gardens.org.
MAY 7, 8 — Northwest OhioBlacksmiths Hammer-In, AuGlaizeVillage and Farm Museum, 12296Krouse Rd., Defiance. Registration fee.Demonstrations, workshops, classes.419-542-6464 or www.auglaizevil-lage.com
MAY 11-14 — Perrysville Free StreetFair, 2016 N. Bridge St., Perrysville,Wed.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 9-11 p.m.,Sat. 12 noon-11 p.m. Fri.night gardentractor pull, Sat. parade. 419-938-6142
MAY 13 — Mercer County Ribfest,ribs from vendors from all over Ohio,5-11:45 p.m. 419-586-3239 orwww.ohio.org/events/mercer-county-ribfest
MAY 14 — Spring on the Farm,Encore Theater, 22611 St. Rte. 2,Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests expe-rience what life was like in rural Ohiomore than 100 years ago. 800-590-9755 or http://saudervillage.org.
MAY 14 — Lilac Festival andStreetfair, downtown Defiance, 10a.m.-4 p.m. 419-782-0739 or http://visitdefianceohio.com.
MAY 14 — Bluffton Arts and CraftsFestival, downtown Bluffton, 9 a.m.-3p.m. 419-369-2985, ext. 118, orwww.explorebluffton.com.
MAY 15 — Van Wert Area BoychoirSpring Concert, Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, 220 S. Walnut St.,Van Wert, 3 p.m. Free will offering.419-238-1962.
MAY 20-22 — Hamler Country Fest,St. Rte. 109, Hamler. Three days ofcountry music with Craig Campbell,Nashville Crush, Tony Rio, and more.419-748-7459 or www.hamlercoun-tryfest.com.
MAY 21 — Antique Car Gathering,Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. 2,Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 antique cars on display in the historicvillage. 800-590-9755 or http://saudervillage.org.
MAY 21 — Toledo Jazz Orchestra:The Beatles, Valentine Theatre, 400N. Superior St., Toledo. 419-242-2787or www.thetoledojazz orchestra.org.
MAY 21 — KeyBank Pops: Music ofthe Rolling Stones, StranahanTheater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.,Toledo, 8-10:30 p.m. 419-381-8851,419-246-8000, or www.toledosym-phony.com.
MAY 21, 22 — Settlers Re-enactment,AuGlaize Village and Farm Museum,12296 Krouse Rd., Defiance. Living his-tory demonstrations of how settlersfrom 1750 to 1812 survived. 419-636-2560 or www.auglaizevillage.com
MAY 26-30 — Walleye Festival,Waterworks Park, Port Clinton. Live en-tertainment including a kids’ fishingderby, carnival rides, a beer fest, aGrand Parade, live concerts, and hun-dreds of vendors. 419-734-5503.
MAY 27-29 — Antique Tractor andGas Engine Show, Shelby Co. Fgds.,Sidney, $2. 937-596-6812
MAY 28-30 — Logan Hills FestivalHall-Fawcett Park, Zanesfield. Free.Living history, music, outdoor drama,native woodland gathering. http://loganhills.homestead.com
NORTHEASTMAY 1 — Frank Lloyd Wright HomeTours, 534 Morgan St., Oberlin, 1-5p.m. $5. 440-775-8671.
MAY 1 — Ohio Civil War Show,Richland Co. Fgds., Mansfield, Sat. 9a.m.-5 p.m, Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $7.Seven buildings with 750 tables of mil-itary items, relics, and memorabiliafrom 1785 to 1945. Buy, sell, or trade.800-642-8282 or 419-525-1300.
MAY 1 — A Night of Sinatra,TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra and BigBand, Emerald Event Ctr., 33040 JustImagine Dr., Avon, 3 p.m. 440-949-5200 or www.tncarts.org.
MAY 5-7 — Minerva Village-wideGarage Sales, more than 40 garagesales throughout Minerva. 9 a.m.-5p.m. 330-868-7705, ext. 106, or 330-868-3783.
MAY 6, 7 — Dandelion MayFest,Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 5934 OldRte. 39 Northwest, Dover, Fri. noon-7p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dandelionfood tastings, cooking demonstrations,entertainment, dandelion picking con-test, vendor fair. 330-343-3603 orwww.breitenbachwine.com.
MAY 7 — Celtic Beltane Festival,Columbia Woods Park, Norton, gatesopen 10 a.m. Celtic music and danc-ing, Highland athletes competition,children’s games, vendors, clan tents.www.scottishamericansociety.org.
MAY 15 — Paddle and Pedal Fest,Lakeview Park 1800 W. Erie Ave.,Lorain, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Try out kayaks,stand-up paddleboards, or canoes.Pre-register at 800-LCM-PARK orwww.metroparks.cc.
MAY 21 — Brass Band, Big BandConcert, Medina Performing Arts Ctr.,851 Weymouth Rd., Medina, 7 p.m.Presented by the Brass Band of theWestern Reserve. Admission. 614-563-7170.
MAY 26 – Summer Concert Series,Berkman Amphitheater, Fort SteubenPark, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, 6:30-9 p.m. Classic car cruise-in, craft ven-dors, and family-friendly music.740-283-1787 orwww.oldfortsteuben.com.
CENTRALMAY 1 — “Come, Stay With Me,”Lancaster Chorale Concert, St. MaryChurch, 132 S. High St., Lancaster, 4 p.m. Traditional harmonies ofMendelssohn and Brahms, and mod-ern American and British composi-tions. 740-687-5855 orwww.lancasterchorale.com”
MAY 6 — Olde Pickerington VillageChocolate Hop, 15 E. Columbus St.,Pickerington, 6-8:30 p.m. Small dona-tion for a map of the many OldeVillage businesses offering a “thankyou” chocolate treat. 614-321-8821 orwww.pickeringtonvillage.com.
MAY 7 — Time Travelers Ball, Tri-Rivers Career Ctr., 2222 Marion-Mt.Gilead Rd., 7 p.m. $20. The evening isan opportunity for participants to“travel” to their favorite time in historywhile dressing in period clothing. 740-387-4255 or www.marionhistory.com.
MAY 7 — Herb Day, Ohio HerbEducation Ctr., 110 and 117 Mill St.,Gahanna. 614-342-5240 or http://ga-hanna.com.
MAY 7-9 — Central Ohio FolkFestival, Battelle Darby Creek MetroPark, Galloway. 614-470-3963 orwww.cfms-inc.org.
MAY 11 — Culpepper &Merriweather Circus, field behind100 Washington St., CanalWinchester, shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m.Advance discount tickets $10, $7 C.and Srs. 614-837-1851 or http://canal-winchesterlions.org.
MAY 12 — Five Nights on Campus –The General Guinness Band, OSUMarion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.,Marion, 7:30 p.m. $10, Srs. $9, Std.
$4. Lively ballads, fiddle tunes, andstep dancing. 740-725-6340.
MAY 13-15 — Community DaysFestival, Fairfield Co. Fgds., Lancaster,Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun.noon-6 p.m. Amusement rides, food,arts and crafts show. Marbles tourna-ment Sat., car show on Sun., Civil Warencampment all 3 days. 740-654-9248or www.communitydaysfestival.org.
MAY 15 — Lancaster Fairfield YouthChoir Spring Concert, FirstPresbyterian Church, 222 N. Broad St.,Lancaster, 4 p.m. 740-654-7392 orwww.lancasteryouthchoir.com.
MAY 20 — One for the Road, MayPavilion, Palace Theatre, 276 W.Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. Hitsranging from 1958 to today. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
MAY 20 — Six One Pour: The Ohio CraftBeer Fest, Huntington Park, 330Huntington Lane, Columbus, 7p.m.-11 p.m. www.columbusbeer-week.com/sixonepour.
MAY 21 — Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon,Tri-Rivers Career Ctr., 2222 Marion-Mt.Gilead Rd., Marion. Charity auctionand wheelchair roundup beginning at10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30a.m. 740-387-7023 or www.marion-goodwill.org.
MAY 28, 29 — Asian Festival, GenoaPark, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, 10a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Learn about the cul-tures and traditions of people fromChina, Japan, India, Indonesia,Cambodia, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand,Philippines, Laos, and Pakistan.http://asian-festival.org.
MAY 28-30 — Utica Sertoma IceCream Festival, Ye Olde Mill andVelvet Ice Cream Co., 11339 Mt.Vernon Rd., Utica. 800-589-5000 orwww.sertomaicecreamfestival.com.
MAY 30 — Memorial DayCelebration, Veterans Memorial Park,Lockbourne. Parade starts at 12 noonwith service honoring TuskegeeAirmen, WASPs, and other veterans tofollow. 614-491-3161.
SOUTHEASTMAY 1 — Morel Mushroom Mania,Shawnee State Park, 14755 Cadiz Rd.,Lore City. Learn how to find and cookthese mysterious mushrooms. 740-858-6652.
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MAY 1 — Zane Grey Day, NationalRd. Zane Grey Museum, 8850 E.Pike, Norwich, noon-4 p.m. 740-872-3143 or www.ohiohistory.org.
MAY 5-8 — Wild Turkey Festival,McArthur. A turkey calling contest andstreet fair with a parade, car show, quiltshow, rides, games, and entertainment.800-596-4459 or 740-596-5033.
MAY 6, 7 — Salt Fork GospelJubilee, Salt Fork Lodge andConference Ctr., 14755 Cadiz Rd.,Lore City, Fri. 6 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m.Reservations. 740-435-9000, 740-432-3787, or www.saltforkstatepark-lodge.com.
MAY 6, 7 — Spring Fest, DeerassicPark Education Ctr., 14250 Cadiz Rd.,Cambridge, noon-4 p.m. 740-435-3335 or http://deerassic.com.
MAY 7 — Spring Craft Show, LakeHope State Park, 27331 St. Rte. 278,McArthur, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by theLake Hope Dining Lodge and browselocal crafters selling their wares. 740-596-5253.
MAY 7 — Otway Cruise-in CarShow, St. Rte. 348, Otway, registra-tion 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Drive through arestored covered bridge. $10. 740-372-3395.
MAY 13-15 — Cambridge SingersSpring Show, Scottish RiteAuditorium, 941 Wheeling Ave.,Cambridge, Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3p.m. 740-432-3956.
MAY 14 — Cabela’s King KatTournament, 300 block of First Ave.,Gallipolis, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fishingtournament. 740-446-6882, 270-395-4204, or www.kingkatusa.com.
MAY 14 — Cabela’s Kids’ FishingRodeo, Bob Evans Farm, 10854 St.Rte. 588, Rio Grande, 8 a.m.-noon.740-446-6882, 270-395-4204, orwww.kingkatusa.com.
MAY 14 — Glenn Miller Orchestra,People’s Bank Theatre, 222 PutnamSt., Marietta, 8 p.m. $15/$20/$25.740-373-0894.
MAY 26-29 — Feast of theFlowering Moon, downtownChillicothe, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Afamily-oriented event featuringNative American music, dancing,traders, and exhibits. 740-702-7677,800-413-4118, or www.feastofthe-floweringmoon.org.
MAY 26-30 — Moonshine Festival,downtown New Straitsville. Moon -shine still display, vendors, moon-shine burgers, moonshine pie, moon -shine doggies. 740-394-2239orwww.explorehockinghills.com.
MAY 27-30 — Muskingum ValleyTrade Days and Flea Market, St.Rte. 78 in Reinersville, 13 mi. east ofMcConnelsville. Free. 740-558-2740
MAY 28 — Gallipolis Bass BustersYouth Fishing Day, Bob Evans Farm,10854 St. Rte. 588, Rio Grande, 10a.m.-2 p.m. 800-994-3276 orwww.bobevans.com.
SOUTHWESTTHROUGH JUN. 19 — InternationalButterfly Show: Butterflies of theCaribbean, Krohn Conservatory,1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati. $7, C.$4. 10,000 colorful butterflies in thegreenhouse. 513-421-5707 orwww.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn-con-servatory.
APR. 30-MAY 1 —American Quarter HorseAssoc. Youth Show, Roberts Arena,4095 St. Rte. 730, Wilmington. 937-382-1965 or www.robertsarena.com.
MAY 1 — Bear’s Mill Spring OpenHouse, 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Rd.,Greenville, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour the four-story working mill, shop in the store,and browse in the gallery. 937-548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.
MAY 6-8 — Appalachian Festival,6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Fri/Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6p.m. Two music stages, Appalachianstorytelling, living history, crafts,demonstrations, food. 513-251-3370or www.appalachianfestival.org.
MAY 13-15 — Maifest, GermaniaPark, 3529 W. Kemper Rd.,Cincinnati, Fri. 6 p.m-12 a.m., Sat. 2p.m.-12 a.m., Sun. 12-8 p.m.Traditional German food and enter-tainment. 513-742-0060 or http://germaniasociety.com.
MAY 14 — Hug the Earth Festival,Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 St.Rte. 185, Covington, noon-5 p.m. Livemusic, tree climbing, archery, geo-caching, rock wall, zip line, and highropes stations. 937-335-6273 orwww.miamicountyparks.com.
MAY 20-22 — Arcanum Old-Fashioned Days, George St.,Arcanum. 937-692-5139
MAY 20-22 — A World A’Fair, DaytonConvention Ctr., downtown Dayton,Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day in-ternational festival of music anddance. http://aworldafair.org.
MAY 21 — Upper Valley Fiber Fest,Duke Lundgard Bldg., Miami Co.Fgds., Troy, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lots ofhands-on demonstrations and plentyof vendors. 800-348-8993 orwww.upper valley fiberfest.org.
MAY 21 — Oxford Wine Festival,Uptown Park, Oxford, $20 in ad-vance, $25 at door. Includes five tast-ing tickets and a tasting glass.513-523-5200 or www.oxfordwine-festival.com.
WEST VIRGINIAMAY 7 — Engines and WheelsFestival, North Bend State Park, 202North Bend Park Rd., Cairo. Old-fash-ioned engines and turn-of-the-cen-tury industrial, oil field, and farmmachinery. 304-628-3587.
MAY 13, 14 — Bluegrass Festival,North Bend State Park, 202 NorthBend Park Rd., Cairo. 304-643-2931.
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This month’s quiz features Jack Nicklaus, the pro golf superstarand elder statesman whose signature Memorial Tournamentshines the PGA’s spotlight on his hometown of Columbus everyMay. We’ll provide the clues about golf’s famous “Golden Bear,”and you score the answers. For example, if the clue is “Who arethe ‘Big Three’ credited with popularizing golf?,” the answerwould be “Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus.”
CLUES1. Nicklaus was the first golfer to win this tournament in twoconsecutive years, 1965 and 1966.2. In 1966, Nicklaus also became the youngest player to win thecareer grand slam — Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship,PGA Championship — of men’s golf. How old was he?3. When did Nicklaus achieve his second and third career grandslams? 4. Coached by his father and club pro Jack Grout, Nicklaus beganplaying golf at age 10 at what Columbus-area country club?5. At 18, Nicklaus played in his first PGA tour event. What was it?
6. Nicklaus was the first to win both theNCAA golf championship and U.S. Amateurin the same year. What year was it?7. After his first professional win at the 1962U.S. Open, what magazine put Nicklaus onits cover?8. How many times has Nicklaus been onU.S. teams that bested Great Britain to win theRyder Cup? 9. In 1973, Nicklaus became the first golfer ever towin $2 million during a career. When was he the firstto hit the $5 million mark?10. In 1984, what university gave Nicklaus the first honorarydoctorate it ever presented to a sportsman?11. Wheaties featured Nicklaus and what other golfer on its“breakfast of champions” boxes in 2003?12. Prior to his 2005 British Open appearance, the Royal Bank ofScotland made Nicklaus the first nonroyal living person to appearon one of its bank notes. What was its denomination?
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OHIO QUIZ
A few of the “Bear” facts
This month’s quiz features Jack Nicklaus, the pro golf superstarand elder statesman whose signature Memorial Tournamentshines the PGA’s spotlight on his hometown of Columbus everyMay. We’ll provide the clues about golf’s famous “Golden Bear,”and you score the answers. For example, if the clue is “Who arethe ‘Big Three’ credited with popularizing golf?,” the answerwould be “Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus.”
CLUES1. Nicklaus was the first golfer to win this tournament in twoconsecutive years, 1965 and 1966.2. In 1966, Nicklaus also became the youngest player to win thecareer grand slam — Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship,PGA Championship — of men’s golf. How old was he?3. When did Nicklaus achieve his second and third career grandslams? 4. Coached by his father and club pro Jack Grout, Nicklaus beganplaying golf at age 10 at what Columbus-area country club?5. At 18, Nicklaus played in his first PGA tour event. What was it?
6. Nicklaus was the first to win both theNCAA golf championship and U.S. Amateurin the same year. What year was it?7. After his first professional win at the 1962U.S. Open, what magazine put Nicklaus onits cover?8. How many times has Nicklaus been onU.S. teams that bested Great Britain to win theRyder Cup? 9. In 1973, Nicklaus became the first golfer ever towin $2 million during a career. When was he the firstto hit the $5 million mark?10. In 1984, what university gave Nicklaus the first honorarydoctorate it ever presented to a sportsman?11. Wheaties featured Nicklaus and what other golfer on its“breakfast of champions” boxes in 2003?12. Prior to his 2005 British Open appearance, the Royal Bank ofScotland made Nicklaus the first nonroyal living person to appearon one of its bank notes. What was its denomination?
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