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Preserving Pennsylvania’s past Organization helps rescue state’s historic landmarks

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JULY Vol. 48 • No. 7 Peter A. Fitzgerald EDITOR

Katherine Hackleman S E N I OR E D I T O R / W R I T E R

James Dulley Janette Hess Barbara Martin Marcus Schneck

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Catching copper crooks

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Electric cooperatives get creative to stop metal thieves

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Vonnie Kloss A D V E R T I S I N G & CI R C U L A T I O N

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Joyful summer days O N T H E COV E R A vintage clock stands in the renovated downtown at Eagles Mere, a resort community in Sullivan County. Eagles Mere was listed as an ‘at-risk’ community in 2010 by Preservation Pennsylvania. Photo by Kathy Hackleman

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the time of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks — understand that day’s events. The memorial is located at the site where United Flight 93 crashed in rural Somerset County. It was the last of four planes that crashed that day as part of the attack. The booklet includes research insights and concepts to help young visitors experience the memorial as a place of reflection and a place to honor those who lost their lives.

Take precautions to prevent spread of West Nile virus The Flight 93 National Memorial now offers educational booklets for children.

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students, have created “Junior Ranger” educational booklets to help young visitors — many of whom were not born at

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reports that West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes were collected earlier than usual in Pennsylvania. Typically, the state’s first positive sample is found in mid-June, but this year’s first ones were found in mid-May. Last year brought the highest number of recorded positives in humans,

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Catching copper crooks Electric cooperatives get creative to stop metal thieves B y M a g e n H o wa r d

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IT’S A crazy way to make a quick buck, when you figure that $10 worth of stolen copper can lead to serious injury or death. But thieves involved in a series of copper heists from a substation owned by Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative in Girard, Kan., somehow escaped harm — an incredible feat considering the resulting equipment damage, says Paul Norris, director of operations for the cooperative. “One thief broke into a substation to steal reels of copper wire,� Norris comments. “To this day, I don’t see how he escaped without being injured; there was a lot of electrical arcing going on that could have caused immediate death. Fortunately, the police ended up making an arrest.� But with metal theft, it’s not just the crook who potentially suffers — all cooperative consumers do. “Even someone who manages to get

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away with only $100 worth of copper, he or she could cause thousands of dollars in damage to co-op equipment, which is eventually repaid by consumer-members through rates,� notes Maurice Martin, a program manager specializing in generation and transmission for the Cooperative Research Network (CRN), the research and development arm of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. “Thieves, for their part, stand an incredible risk for burns, electrocution, or even death, and when they tamper with equipment, they leave behind safety hazards for co-op employees who make repairs. There’s also the potential for power outages to consumers served by a vandalized substation or stretch of line.� The price of copper has skyrocketed in the past decade, urged on by international demand. The sluggish economic recovery and even drug use mean some people look to stripping copper wire as a quick way to make a buck.

Fighting back The uptick in occurrences means electric cooperatives must get both tough and creative in fighting copper crime. Security at substations ranges from simple game cameras to sophisticated alert systems integrated with a cooperative’s dispatch computer. One intrusion-spotting technique employs vibration sensors. “When the earth is moving and nobody’s supposed to be at that substation, you have a pretty good idea that a pickup truck or carload of troublemakers has arrived,� remarks Brian Sloboda, CRN senior program manager. “The motion triggers an automatic alarm that also alerts law enforcement.� Other technologies are less obvious, such as tiny dots the size of a grain of sand containing a laser-etched numerical code that’s sprayed onto copper

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Laying down the law There’s no one solution to metal theft. A combination of tougher laws, smart prevention tactics, and observant consumer-members is necessary to prevent this activity. l Sources: Cooperative Research Network, RE Magazine, ECT.coop Magen Howard writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service organization for the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives. Additional information was provided by RE Magazine and ECT.coop.

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Preserving Pennsylvania’s past Organization helps rescue state’s historic landmarks By K at h y H ac k l e m a n S e n i o r E d i t o r / Wr i t e r

BY ANY MEASURE, Bedford Springs is a modern success story — albeit one with very historic roots. In fact, its reputation as the site of “healing springs” can be traced to the 1700s. In 1806, the property saw the opening of the first lodge, which served as a retreat where guests could visit the mineral springs to pursue the cure for whatever ailed them. That spot, known as the Stone Inn, now sits in the historic wing of what is today the very modern Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. But it almost didn’t come to pass for this National Historic Landmark. After a long, popular run, the Bedford Springs resort fell into disrepair and eventually closed in 1986. It would suffer slow deterioration for two decades before the facility that has played host to 12 U.S. presidents would rise again.

Heritage advocater Preservation Pennsylvania — the first statewide preservation organization in the United States to develop an annual roster of endangered historic properties — placed Bedford Springs on its first list. Initiated in 1982 as a small, revolving grant fund to assist with small historic preservation projects, the Harrisburgbased organization has evolved into an advocacy group for historic preservation statewide.

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Since 1992, Preservation Pennsylvania has annually added eight to 12 at-risk properties to its list of the state’s endangered historic resources. It recently published a 20-year retrospective edition of “Pennsylvania At Risk.” This latest publication describes the current condition of more than 200 historic resources named to the list over its 20-year history. “Preservation Pennsylvania began listing at-risk properties in 1992,” explains Mindy Crawford, executive director of Preservation Pennsylvania. “The list started with the loss of a pretty significant building in Pittsburgh. That caused us to recognize we needed to call attention to additional historic resources that were threatened. We have found the publicity brought about when a historic resource is listed brings the resource to the forefront. Sometimes a developer begins to show interest in the property, or someone else comes up with a creative solution of how it can be saved.” Each year, Preservation Pennsylvania accepts nominations for the endangered historic properties list. After reviewing each to determine the origin of the risk, and whether calling attention to that risk could bring a positive outcome, a smaller, “working list” is identified. “Then, our board members, who represent areas across the state, do their due diligence on each suggestion,” Crawford explains. “We don’t put anything on the

list that we know is a lost cause. When we make our final list, each property on that list is ours forever, good or bad, meaning that we commit to devote staff time and technical assistance to saving it.” This can be especially helpful in rural areas, like the location of Bedford Springs, where financial resources to rescue such sites may be few and far between. Crawford reports that of the 200-some properties named in the first 20 years, 18 percent have been lost (demolished or substantially altered), while 32 percent have been saved or the identified threat no longer poses a problem, leaving about half still in danger of being lost. Back in 1992, when Bedford Springs was included on the first list, it had been shuttered for years, and many people believed it was past saving. A multi-year, $120 million renovation of the 216-room hotel by Bedford Resort Partners Ltd. proved them wrong.

Palace in the Wilderness Concierge Teresa Rice, a member of Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, has a personal connection to Bedford Springs that began as a teenager when she danced the night away there at her senior prom.

Since the renovated resort opened in 2007, Rice has been dedicated to giving every guest a personal welcome. It doesn’t matter who that guest is — she’s just as committed to making sure “John and Jane Doe” have a great experience as she is “George W. Bush.” And she has a photo of former President George W. Bush hugging her in 2012 to prove that her welcome was, in fact, welcomed. “It doesn’t matter who the guests are,” she says. “Prior to their arrival, we make phone calls to see if there is anything we can do for them. If it’s their birthday or anniversary, we want to make it special. We want to make this visit their most memorable stay ever.” That includes leading historical tours of the facility. She credits local historian and architect William “Bill” Defibaugh with being her mentor. But Defibaugh is much more than that. He has a lifelong interest in Bedford Springs, driven by a family history that he can trace back to the 1700s through his parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, all of whom worked at one time or another at the resort or an adjacent family-owned tavern. His direct involvement began in 1979 when he worked with a variety of potential developers considering renovation possibilities. Eventually, Defibaugh would purchase many of the original furnishings, guest ledgers, and decorations, sold when owners gave up their development plans and

tried to recoup some of their money. Some things ended up in other hands, but Defibaugh, determined they should be returned to a renovated building, kept track of where they were. Later, many of those families, hearing how he was a one-man collector of Bedford Springs memorabilia, contacted him with offers to sell. Other times, he haunted auctions looking for original furnishings. Through a combination of gifts, loans and sales from Defibaugh, many of those original furnishings have returned to their original “home.” That includes early ledgers from the resort and an adjacent tavern, owned by Defibaugh’s family, with the signatures of guests ranging from common citizens to the “captains of industry” — familiar names like Ford, Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Mellon and Rockefeller. And perhaps most impressive of all, the collection includes President James Buchanan’s desk — used during his campaign managed from Bedford Springs and his annual summer visits while in office. (It was the 15th president’s love for the peaceful resort that led to one of its most interesting anecdotes — the

first transatlantic cable, from Great Britain’s Queen Victoria to Buchanan, was delivered to him in 1858 at Bedford Springs.) “It was a labor of love,” Defibaugh says of his personal, decades-long goal to restore the original furnishings to the resort often referred to as the “Palace in the Wilderness.” That palace offered a cool respite from the city heat, especially for wives and children of men who could afford to send their families “to summer” in the Bedford County mountains, and visit them on weekends. That was also the early family routine at Eagles Mere, located in the mountains of Sullivan County. But while Bedford A TRIP BACK IN TIME: The East Broad Top Railroad, the oldest surviving narrow-gauge railroad in the United States, cuts through Huntingdon County. One of the first ‘at-risk’ resources listed by Preservation Pennsylvania, it is currently being operated by a local preservation group that is working to make it a profitable business venture. Photo by Matthew Malkiewicz

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The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa reopened in 2007, after being closed for over two decades. Listed as a historic ‘at-risk’ property on Preservation Pennsylvania’s first atrisk list, the first wing of the resort opened in the early 1800s.

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For now, though, Joan Werner, a member of Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative and the sole candidate in the Eagles Mere mayoral race, says although concerns about potential negative impacts from nearby drilling persist and officials continue to moni-

A BOOK OF HISTORY: William ‘Bill’ Defibaugh has been instrumental in locating and purchasing furnishings that were original to the Bedford Springs resort. He then gives or loans the items to the resort to be displayed. Above, Defibaugh points to the signatures of J.D. Vanderbilt and Andrew Carnegie, immortalized in a family ledger he owns.

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tain. One of only 120 or so year-round residents, Werner sees her community’s population swell into the thousands each summer when the large cottages surrounding the 115-acre lake come to life.

Bygone era The museum, open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends in the off-season, chronicles Eagle Mere’s history from its early days as the site of a large glassworks industry through the booming era of large resort hotels with a plethora of wealthy guests, to today’s cottage community with restored gift shops, museum, restaurant, bookstore, bank and real estate offices. There’s also a display detailing the community’s “toboggan slide” that brings thousands of people who want to fly down an ice-lined hill and across the frozen lake when sufficient ice is available. Bush James, museum board president and volunteer who has summered at

WELCOME TO BEDFORD SPRINGS: Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa Concierge Teresa Rice, a member of Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, provides a personal welcome for visitors.

Eagles Mere since he was a from the Huntingdon Busichild, explains how important ness Park into Mt. Union. We the ice cut from the lake was have worked hard to get prito early businesses. Not only vate donations and secure do the large ice blocks form other one-time funding and the pathway for toboggans to we (the EBTPA) are getting slide down, they also provided close to buying it all. This ice for the five large hotels that year, we purchased the used to ring the lake. freight part of the railroad, “Back in the late 1940s and which will help pay for the early 1950s, I worked at one tourist part of it. Our goal is of the hotels,” James reports. to complete the transaction “The ice we used for the this year, and begin offering guests came from the lake. tourist rides during the sumEach hotel had an ice house mer of 2014. … If we can get EAGLES MERE HISTORIC MUSEUM: Museum volunteers Bush James and Joan where they would keep ice this purchased, I think we for the summer. It was my job Werner, a member of Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative, stand by one have an economic developof the displays at the Eagles Mere Historic Museum. The museum tells the to take a cake of ice from the ment project that will be a story of the small Sullivan County resort community. ice house and put it on a model of how historic sites stand for the waitresses who can be economically viable probably wouldn’t be profitable. He would take an ice pick and chip at the without ongoing government support.” offered the railroad’s owners a deal: he ice to get enough to put in the guests’ would operate it for three years and see if Time machine glasses.” he could come up with a workable plan It is especially important to save the In the early days, many guests arrived to save it. East Broad Top Railroad, Salone explains, at Eagles Mere by a narrow-gauge rail“By the third year, I could see the because it is the oldest surviving narrowroad that ran from Sonestown to Eagles potential,” Salone remarks. “I believed it gauge railroad in the United States, and it Mere. The advent of the automobile could show a profit if you could grow retains most of its original equipment and ended rail transportation, although the business and offer freight service station. museum visitors can still view a working model of the railroad. The 6-mile rail bed is now a hiking path. Preservation Pennsylvania recognizes the significance of narrow-gauge, excursion railroads that still do exist, naming several to its at-risk list over the years. The East Broad Top Railroad, which runs through areas served by Valley Rural Electric Cooperative in Huntingdon County, was placed on the list in 1992. In the past two decades, the East Broad Top Railroad has had its ups and downs. Currently, the East Broad Top Preservation Association (EBTPA) is working to purchase the railroad, which has been a family-operated tourist railroad off and on since the 1960s. DuBois resident Larry Salone, who vividly recalls his first train ride as a 4year-old, is spearheading the drive to save the Huntingdon County railroad. As the executive director of the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum in Blair WATER WORRIES: Preservation Pennsylvania added the Eagles Mere community to its list of ‘at-risk’ County, Salone knew a bit about what it Pennsylvania historic resources due to concerns about possible risks associated with the area’s natuwould take to run a tourist train, but he ral gas boom. Although concerns about the water quality in the lake persist, no negative effects have also knew that as a business venture, it surfaced and officials continue to monitor the lake. J U LY 2 0 1 3 • P E N N

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The Gettysburg National Military Park has twice been named to Preservation Pennsylvania’s ‘at-risk’ list. The group lobbied against a casino being located near the park, and won that fight, but the historic Cyclorama was razed earlier this year. Rob Kinsley, a former member of the Preservation Pennsylvania Board of Directors, designed the park’s new visitor center and museum, above.

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“It’s impressive to be a part of something so historic,” he says. “You can be sitting on a bench talking to someone and you hear the whistle down the track. A few minutes later, you hear the ‘chuffing’ and it crosses in front of you and, all of a sudden, you go back in time. Your whole perception of the world changes in that moment. It is awesome how (a steam engine) takes people back in time and allows them to live something from a time before they were born.” The Gettysburg National Military Park in Adams Electric Cooperative territory is another Preservation Pennsylvania atrisk property that transports visitors back in time. The park actually was listed twice — for different reasons — as an atrisk property. York County resident Rob Kinsley, president of LSC Design Inc., was a member of the Preservation Pennsylvania Board of Directors when the park was named to the at-risk list in 2006 because of a proposal to locate a casino near it. Though the casino proposal was defeated, Preservation Pennsylvania had also listed the park’s Cyclorama as an atrisk resource in 1999. Earlier this year, that building was demolished. An architect, Kinsley is the designer of the park’s new visitor center and museum. He and his father, Bob Kinsley, were involved in negotiating a public-pri12

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vate partnership in 1997 in an effort to create a plan for a battlefield museum that would not require ongoing government funding, yet would not be commercialized. Kinsley began the design work in 2001, and construction began on the center and museum in 2007. It opened in 2008 about a quarter mile away from the earlier museum, which was demolished to restore the land to its 1863 look when it served as the apex of the Civil War battle known as “Pickett’s Charge.” Noting the Civil War is one of the most transformative events in U.S. history, Kinsley said the Gettysburg battlefield is important on a national scale. “Designing that project is the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my career,” he says. “During the process, I gained an unbelievable amount of respect for the staff at the National Park Service in Gettysburg, and we had a national advisory council made up of about 10 world-renowned Civil War scholars who would meet with us four times a year to review our work, give us advice, and make sure the history we were representing was as full and accurate as possible. That was an incredible experience. I feel like I got a full college education in U.S. history.” Diane Shafer Domnick is another Preservation Pennsylvania board member who has a lifelong interest in history.

The secretary of the Preservation Pennsylvania board and a member of Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative, Domnick has restored and continues to live in the oldest house in Vernon Township, Crawford County. She teaches art and architectural history at the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. As a board member, she keeps a close eye on projects she thinks could benefit from interest generated from being placed on the organization’s at-risk list. In addition to reviewing nominations and helping to narrow the potential candidates, board members and staff also connect projects with other organizations that might have funding available. “My goal is to get people to understand how important preserving our architectural history is,” Domnick states. And she believes that goal is achievable. “In general, I am finding more interest from younger people and that’s a good sign for the future,” she says. Crawford agrees, noting a growing interest in historic resources statewide. To encourage that interest, Preservation Pennsylvania has teamed up with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on “Project Path,” an online program (see http://paprojectpath.org) that helps Pennsylvanians have a say about transportation projects that could potentially impact historic sites. l

EVERY MEMBER HAS A VOICE. MAKE SURE YOURS IS HEARD. Here’s something worth shouting about. As an electric co-op member, you have a say in how the co-op is run and the decisions that are made. Isn’t that nice to hear? Learn more about the power of your co-op membership at TogetherWeSave.com.

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1983 With Susquehanna Steam Electric Station officially operating, the rural electric cooperatives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey are entering a new era of power generation.

2003 REA Energy Cooperative member Gary Conrad, owner of a small sawmill in Indiana County, stays competitive by focusing on a niche market — custom-ordered molding and cabinet components.

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by James Dulley

What do you need from extra AC? Window units, mini-split heat pumps both have good qualities ADEQUATE cooling for room additions and second floors is a common problem, especially second floors. Cool air is denser than warm air, so it tends to drop to the first floor through cracks, gaps and the stairs. Also, second-floor ceilings are exposed to the hot underside of the roof, and tend to stay warm well into the evening. Whether you install a mini-split heat pump or a window air conditioner depends on what you need and want from the unit. Most people install a window air conditioner to provide extra cooling in a room at a low initial cost. Energy efficiency is not the primary concern. Mini-split heat pumps offer many bonus features (heating and cooling, quiet operation, flexible installation, and control) and increased efficiency, but at a higher cost. The main drawback for mini-split heat pumps is cost. A window unit generally sells for less than $300; mini-splits can run to more than $1,000, plus the cost of installation. Also, unlike a window unit, mini-splits can’t be moved once installed. A window air conditioner has all its components — compressor, air circulation fan, condenser fan, etc. — in the cabinet mounted in the window. Though it is insulated against heat flow and sound, it still is not ideal for energy efficiency. A mini-split system is similar to a central air conditioner or heat pump, with the condenser fan, coils, and compressor in an outdoor unit, which is flat and small. Some models allow the outdoor unit to be placed up to 100 feet from the room or

group of rooms to be cooled or heated. This virtually eliminates indoor noise pollution from these components. Instead of having the indoor cooling coil in an air-duct system as with your existing central air conditioner, the coil is mounted in a fan unit on the wall or ceiling of the room. It’s connected to the outdoor unit by refrigerant and electric lines. Only a 3-inch-diameter hole needs to be cut through the wall, and the condensate drain from the evaporator coils can go out through the same hole. Mini-split systems can also be used to cool an entire house by installing indoor wall units in several rooms. The conditioned air will naturally circulate throughout the house. This is commonly done in houses using baseboard electric or hydronic heat that lack a duct system. Installing a duct system for central airconditioning in an existing two-story house can be an expensive project. Installing a mini-split unit allows for zone cooling of your house, which can also lower your electric bill. Inverter compressor technology is the newest and most efficient trend in air conditioning. The compressor runs at variable speeds to provide for variable cooling

output. Once the room cools down to the thermostat setting, the inverter compressor speed slows to keep the room at that temperature. The remote control has several modes of operation, including a dehumidification setting for the summer, which slows down the fan speed so the indoor air is dehumidified more than it is cooled. This is ideal for allergy sufferers who are sensitive to high humidity but don’t want a cold room. There also is a “jet” setting that switches either the heating or cooling mode output and fan speed to high for quickly changing the temperature. This feature conserves energy because you can turn it on only when you use a particular room instead of keeping the room hot or cold continuously. For more information, visit energy.gov/ energysaver/articles/ductless-mini-splitheat-pumps. l Have a question for Jim? Send inquiries to JAMES DULLEY , Penn Lines, 6906 Royalgreen Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit www.dulley.com.

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Summertime classics revisited IN SUMMERS of the past, potato salad wasn’t complete without heaping spoonfuls of mayonnaise. Roasted vegetables were always relegated to a kebab. Deviled eggs couldn’t be seen in public without a generous dusting of paprika. But, oh, how times have changed. Olive oil is now the ingredient du jour in potato salad. Roasted vegetables have found their way into all sorts of summer salads. Deviled eggs have partnered with a multitude of interesting toppings, including olives, pickles, smoked salmon and, of course, shrimp. This summer, add a generous dash of imagination to classic summer dishes. l A trained journalist, JANETTE HESS focuses her writing on interesting people and interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.

MARINATED POTATO SALAD into bite-sized pieces 2 pounds small red potatoes, boiled and cut onion red 1/2 cup finely diced 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Generous 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper to taste y with dill, celery salt, salt and In large bowl, toss potatoes, onion and celer bowl, whisk together oil, small ate garlic powder. Stir in parsley. In separ desired amount of dressPour ing. dress e creat to juice mustard and lemon stir lightly to coat. then and r peppe ing over potato mixture, season with gs. servin ous Makes 8 gener

DEVILED EGGS WITH SMOKEY SHRIMP 12 eggs 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons tarragon or champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt bring to Place eggs in large pan and cover with cold water. Slowly After 15 s. minute 15 for aside set and cover boil. Remove from heat, eggs completely Cool water. cold very with cover and drain s, minute to separate bowl; before peeling and slicing lengthwise. Remove yolks naise, mustard, mayon Add fork. a with mash and cheese e cottag add very smooth. until beat mixer, hand ic vinegar and salt. Using electr of Smokey pieces with h garnis and halves egg into e mixtur Spoon time. g Shrimp. Chill until servin

SMOKEY SHRIMP 12 large, peeled, de-veined raw shrimp 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Olive oil cooking spray split shrimp in Thaw shrimp, if needed, and pat dry. Using sharp knife, toss with olive and bowl small in shrimp Place seam. center along half to mediumm mediu over pan sauté t Prehea oil and smoked paprika. shrimp in pan Place spray. g cookin oil olive with spray and heat high additional 1 or and cook for 2 minutes before turning over. Cook an heat and chill. from e Remov e. opaqu are shrimp until or s, minute 2

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COUSCOUS SALAD 1 small zucchini squash 1 small yellow summer squash 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil 3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning 1 cup couscous 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tomato, seeded and diced Freshly ground pepper 2 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup slivered, toasted almonds (optional) Olive oil for drizzling

Using spoon or small melon scoop, remove pulpy center from squash. Slice squash. Place squash and bell pepper in bowl and toss with oil and Greek seasoning. Transfer to grilling pan and cook on pre-he ated grill until vegetables are just tender, approximately 10 to 15 minute s depending on temperature of grill. While vegetables are cooling, heat broth to boiling in microwave-proof bowl. Stir in couscous. Cover tightly until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Dice vegetables and add to couscous along with onion and tomato. Season with freshly ground pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Add toasted almonds, if desired. Makes approximately 8 servings.

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Summer heats up with peppers ONE OF my favorite homegrown vegetables is peppers, especially the descriptively named “Sweet Banana” variety — not to be confused with other long, pointed, yellow peppers such as the hot “Hungarian Wax,” which though also good, is not my favorite. I’m really looking forward to eating those garden-fresh peppers later this summer. Pepper connoisseurs may relish the competitive aspects of growing and being able to eat the “hottest of the hot,” but I’m satisfied with moderation. I like peppers from the grocery store from staple sweet bell or “green peppers” and medium heatrated jalapenos up through the exotic off-the-chart, hot specialty peppers that I use timidly in vinegary hot sauce. I enjoy the cute little orange, brown, purple and nearly black ornamental peppers growing in colorful container displays and as houseplants under lights — though so far I haven’t dared to eat these. BARBARA MARTIN , who says she began gardening as a hobby “too many years ago to count,” currently works for the National Gardening Association as a horticulturist. A former member of Gettysburg-based Adams Electric Cooperative, her articles appear in magazines and on the internet.

by Barbara Martin

Pepper plants are not difficult to grow as long as you have patience (roughly 70-85 days from transplant, 100-120 days from seed) and ample bright, warm sunshine. If you grow tomatoes successfully, then pepper plants should thrive. Pointers for fine tuning your pepper crop: begin with relatively small transplants set out after the soil has warmed up; remove any blossoms at planting; temperatures should not be too cold (absolutely no frost and nights should be reliably warm — meaning above 50 degrees) and not too hot (flowers may drop if night temperatures top 75, or if daytime highs exceed 90); and soil should be fertile, but not excessively so. Many gardeners find it a challenge to provide steady soil moisture throughout the season. Watering as needed is a learned skill based on observing your plants, monitoring the weather conditions, and checking the soil a few inches down. The goal is “evenly moist, yet well-drained soil,” meaning damp like a wrung-out sponge, not sopping wet. Judicious watering is critical. Over watering — and/or planting in poorly drained soil — can lead to root problems. The other extreme, under watering, will stunt the plants. Fluctuating between wet/dry soil conditions (and/or lack of calcium in the soil) can lead to blossom end rot. Blossom end rot causes a dark, sunken, leathery patch at the bottom end of the fruit

opposite its stem. Nasty. Using mulch really helps maintain steady soil moisture during dry spells. As a bonus, organic mulch materials break down over time, adding healthy organic matter to improve the soil. Once your plants bloom and set some peppers, go ahead and harvest as soon as they seem tasty to you. Mature peppers pull off easily, but cut off immature peppers to avoid damaging the plant. When I first grew “green” sweet bell peppers, I was concerned when they started to develop a purple tinge and then, while we were away on vacation, some good-sized peppers actually turned red. This is normal. The progressive color change indicates they are mature and ripening up. The redder and riper, the sweeter the “green” peppers become, but you can pick and eat peppers at any size/color. Typically, the so-called “hot”

HAVE PATIENCE: Peppers are not difficult to grow if you have patience, sun and water.

peppers are allowed to color up fully for maximum flavor and heat. Note that mature jalapenos remain green. Frost ruins peppers, so be vigilant as the last of the peppers ripen in the fall. Seed starters should know that germinating pepper seeds — similar to tomato seeds — benefit from warmer soil, so provide gentle bottom heat. If you enjoy several kinds of peppers, save leftover partial seed packets because seeds stay viable for several years. Growing both sweet and hot peppers at one time won’t “turn all your peppers hot” for this current year’s crop, but seed savers beware. You could see crossing in subsequent harvests with changes in any number of characteristics — including potentially upping the heat factor (Scoville units). l

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“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage. “RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage. Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from men and women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention: Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

NOLL’S FORESTRY SERVICES, INC. performs Timber Marketing, Timber Appraisals, Forest Management Planning, and Forest Improvement Work. FREE Timber Land Recommendations. 30 years experience. Call 814-472-8560.

“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage. “RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage. Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from men and women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention: Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

CLOCK REPAIR: If you have an antique grandfather clock, mantel clock or old pocket watch that needs restored, we can fix any timepiece. Macks Clock Repair: 814-749-6116. BUILDINGS If you can dream it, we can build it. No building too big or too small. USA made steel buildings, Amish crafted wood structures. Guaranteed financing, backed by full Warranties. 570-869-2631 or 570-721-2844. BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL ROOFING AND SIDING. Corrugated sheets (cut to length). Our best residential roofing $2.25/lineal foot. Also seconds, heavy gauges, odd lots, etc. Located in northwestern Pennsylvania. 814-398-4052.

CENTRE FOREST RESOURCES. Maximizing present and future timber values, Forest Management Services, Managing Timber Taxation, Timber Sales, Quality Deer Management. FREE Timber Consultation. College educated, professional, ethical. 814-867-7052. CRANE SERVICE NEED A LIFT? Crane service for all your lifting needs. Experienced, fully Insured, Owner-Operated and OSHA Certified. Precision Crane, Linesville, PA. 814-282-9133. DIABETICS

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FACTORY SECONDS of insulation, 4 x 8 sheets, foil back. RValue 6.5 per inch. Great for pole buildings, garages, etc. 814-442-6032.

EARN $55,000/year part time in the Farm Equipment and Livestock Appraisal business. Ag required. Classroom and Home Study courses available. 800-488-7570 or visit www.amagappraisers.com.

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PIANO TUNING PAYS — Learn at home with American School of Piano Tuning home-study course in piano tuning and repair. Tools included. Diploma granted. Call for free brochure 800-497-9793.

Building a fence? Find hydraulic post drivers, high-tensile wire, electric fence, electric netting, rotational grazing supplies, tools and more from Kencove Farm Fence Supplies. FREE Fence Guide/Catalog – Call 800-536-2683! www.kencove.com.

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GRASS FED BEEF 100% GRASS FED BEEF. Our holistic management produces the highest quality meat. Animals graze on a natural diet, are never fed grain, growth hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. McCormick Farm, LLC 814-472-7259.

Tired of all those medicines ⎯ Still not feeling better? Do you want to feel better, have more energy, better digestion, less joint stiffness, healthier heart/circulation and cholesterol levels? Find out how to empower your own immune system ⎯ start I-26 today! It’s safe, affordable, and it works. Call 800-557-8477: ID#528390. 90-day money back on first time orders or call me 724-454-5586. www.mylegacyforlife.net/believeit. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY — Real People. Real Weight Loss.® since 1948. Join a Chapter — Start a Chapter. 800932-8677. www.tops.org. HEALTH INSURANCE DO YOU HAVE THE BLUES regarding your Health Insurance? We cater to rural America's health insurance needs. For more information, call 800-628-7804 (PA). Call us regarding Medicare supplements, too.

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WARREN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS in Pittsfield, PA is proud to announce Holiday Camping May 24th-26th, June 28th-July 6th, August 30th-September 1st. Many campsites to choose from. For reservations or information call 814-730-4644 or 814-730-2890. www.warrencountyfair.net.

LOW-COST HOT TUBS — NEW factory direct, ready to plug and play, durable and simple for outdoor patios, gardens, and vacation homes. www.dreammakerspas.com.

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“COUNTRY COOKING,” Volume 2 — $8, including postage. “RECIPES REMEMBERED,” Volume 3 — $12, including postage. Both of these cookbooks are a collection of recipes from men and women of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention: Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

CARBIDE – Paying cash/lb. – Some examples of items that have carbide pieces at their tips for cutting or drilling are: coal mining machinery – roof bits – road bits – gas/oil/ water well drill bits – machining inserts as well as many others. We will pick up your materials containing carbide pieces. We will extract the carbide item from the part in which it is held in most cases. 814-395-0415.

Removes toxins, burns calories, relieves joint pain, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, strengthens immune system. Many more HEALTH BENEFITS with infrared radiant heat saunas. Economical to operate. Barron’s Furniture, Somerset, PA. 814-443-3115.

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The bigger black bird “QUOTH the Raven ‘Forevermore.’” I know that line should end with “Nevermore,” but with apologies to Edgar Allen Poe, the alteration seems appropriate when discussing a bit of legend about the dark literary giant. Some sources in the Seven Mountains region between State College and Lewistown apparently will forevermore insist that Poe wrote “The Raven” while staying in a stage-stop hotel there. In the more elaborate versions, he’s even alleged to have carved his initials in a table or desk in the hotel. However, much of the official history of Poe places him elsewhere while producing the classic that made him a household name after its publication in 1845. And, part of the Central Pennsylvania legend seems to trace itself back to the writings of Henry Shoemaker, who collected and published much of the region’s early folklore and legend, but also was not above quite a bit of fabricaMARCUS SCHNECK is outdoor editor for The (Harrisburg, Pa.) PatriotNews and a contributor to many outdoor publications and websites, and author of more than two dozen books.. An ongoing guide to his writing and photography appears at www.marcusschneck.com.

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tion to make a better tale. What I know for a fact, the name Poe has taken up residency in that region. As a kid, every summer included a week of family camping at Poe Valley State Park, or if all spots were already taken in that larger, more facilitiesladen state park, down the bumpy, dirt road a bit, at Poe Paddy State Park. Fishing for trout and suckers in Big Poe Creek filled much of the visit. And, there were ravens in Poe Valley back then. The noticeably larger cousin of the crow, with industrial grade beaks and tails that form a wedge rather than a flat straight-edge in flight, remains a resident there today. Forevermore is also an apt adaptation in reference to the big black bird. While the raven population, in Pennsylvania and across the eastern U.S., declined sharply as the great forests were cleared for European settlement and then cleared a second time for industrial reasons, the species was never fully eradicated from the region. The species came so dangerously close to the edge that ornithologists in the 1930s predicted it would become extinct. The remote, forested ridges of Central Pennsylvania, like those surrounding Poe Valley, were their last refuge. As more of the state returned to forest cover, where for generations there was cleared farmland, the surviving ravens expanded their population from those

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Despite Pennsylvania legend, it’s unlikely Edgar Allen Poe penned his famous poem in the Commonwealth.

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I took my wife, Pearl, down to the mall last night. She said she was gonna be lookin’ at swimmin’ suits an’ she needed me for moral support. Right. More ‘an likely I was there to keep her away from sharp objects. Anyways, there was this other couple in the mall about our age walkin’ right towards us. An’ Pearl notices this other couple was holdin’ hands. She goes, “Earl, you don’t never hold my hand like that no more. That’s ‘cause you don’t love me any more.” Really? I don’t love her? She’s sayin’ this to the guy that’s takin’ her to the mall to try on swimmin’ suits? I got to be with her when she passes the bikinis, passes the one-piecers an’ finally ends up at the granny rack up against the back wall. Lemme tell you somethin’ — you don’t accompany any woman on an emotional journey like that just for giggles. So, for the record, this is how come I ain’t holdin’ hands no more. Because I don’t have to. See, when I was a young punk an’ a certain Miss Pearl Askins said she’d be my girlfriend — oh, man, she was a looker. An’ she agreed to be this dopey little idiot’s girlfriend. Heck, I had to hold her hand. I was afraid she’d change her mind. Then we got married, we got kids an’ I was still holdin’ her hand every time we went to the mall. It was the only way I could keep her from dartin’ into every store an’ spendin’ money. I figger if she’d a broke free back then, we’d be livin’ in a cardboard box today. Now, we’re older and I still love her. I’m just takin’ a break from holdin’ hands. If she wanders off an’ gets lost, I’d still go look for her. Eventually. Wake up, America. This couple walks by — they must’a been 85 — holdin’ hands. Pearl goes, “Earl, look, they’re still in love.” So I says, “No, I think she’s helpin’ keep him upright.” You ever have a bad day at work, an’ you wished it would hurry up an’ get

over? What you’re wishin’ for is your own death. The good Lord only gives us so many days, an’ you want to hurry ‘em up? That’s like drivin’ towards a cliff, and steppin’ on the gas. Here’s a better idea. When your day really stinks to high heaven, when your boss is a jerk, the work is a bear, an’ you ate somethin’ wrong for lunch, look up at the clock an’ think to yourself, “I hope this day lasts forever.” Another thought about time. I went in the kitchen to get another long neck an’ the clock on the microwave said 6:35. I went in the livin’ room to watch TV an’ the clock on the cable box said it was 6:41. Then I walked into the bedroom an’ noticed the alarm clock said 6:32. I figger there’s two possibilities — either my family is too lazy to sinchro-nate our clocks or we got different time zones. We got kitchen time, bedroom time an’ TV time, kinda like eastern, central, mountain an’ specific time. You know how when you listen to the weather an’ they got two temperatures? They’ll say, “It’s gonna be 82 today, but with the humidity out there, it’s gonna feel like 87.” That’s called the heat index. That ain’t what it’s gonna be — that's what it’s gonna feel like. In the winter, they call it the “wind chill.” It’s cold, but it’s gonna feel even colder. So I thought, how come we don’t got somethin’ like that for time? A couple nights ago, we was down at the bowlin’ ally an’ I says, “Boys, I got to get home before Pearl scalps me.” Dub Meeker looks at his watch, an’ he goes, “Earl, it’s only 9:30.” Wow, I figgered it was already goin’ on 11. So what happened right there was the “time-ature.” Or if you will, the “time index.” It wasn't what time it was; it was what time it felt like. Wake up, America. My time is up, but it feels like we just got started. There's the time-ature for you again. So have a good time, an’ I’ll see you next time. I’m Earl Pitts, Uhmerikun. l J U LY 2 0 1 3 • P E N N

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