Ohio Cooperative Living – October 2025 - Guernsey-Muskingum

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SPECIAL REPORT

4 TRIUMPH OVER DARKNESS

90 years ago, three local farmers laid the groundwork as Ohio got the jump on rural electrification in the U.S.

FEATURES

22 THIS IS THE END

A Dover museum honors people’s lives by commemorating their deaths.

24 LOOK FAST!

Our photo essay documents the fleeting art galleries that often roll by, unnoticed, every time we’re stuck at a railroad crossing.

Cover image on most editions: You don’t have to cut into that perfect pumpkin to create your Halloween jack-o’-lantern — as one co-op member demonstrates in our story on page 10 (photograph by liveslow/Getty Images).

This page: Some of the more than 2,500 funeral-related artifacts and mementos at the Famous Endings Museum, located inside a Dover funeral home (photograph by Jamie Rhein).

Safeguarding the things that matter

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become second nature to most of us. We lock our phones, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication to protect our personal data. We’re alert for phishing attempts and digital scams that seek to exploit our trust or steal sensitive information. They’re practices that reflect a broader principle: securing what matters.

On a wider scale, that principle is just as important when it comes to power grid security. In the same way each of us guards our own digital lives, power grid operators must defend against a wide array of threats, both physical and cyber. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation has developed a set of standards that serve as the backbone of that effort. They ensure control over who has access to systems, mandate incident response planning, and require continuous monitoring of critical assets. Basically, they are the industrial equivalent of antivirus software, firewalls, and password protocols — but scaled to protect entire regions from blackouts or sabotage.

Yet, power grid security isn’t solely about strong cyber defenses; lots of simpler practices are just as vital. Vegetation management, for instance, ensures that overgrown trees don’t interfere with transmission lines (a leading cause of outages). Physical security measures like fencing, surveillance cameras, and access badges help prevent unauthorized entry to substations and control centers. Continuous monitoring of equipment and environmental conditions allows operators to detect problems before they turn into failures.

The similarities to personal cybersecurity are clear. Just as we update the software of our personal computers at home, grid operators must routinely assess and upgrade their control systems. Just as we remain vigilant against phishing attempts, they must guard against social engineering and insider threats. And just as we back up our data, so do they — while also ensuring redundancy and resilience in the grid’s design.

Ultimately, power grid security is a layered defense, a blend of technology, regulation, and common sense. It’s not just about preventing catastrophic failures, it’s about maintaining trust in the systems that power our lives. As citizens, understanding these parallels helps us appreciate how important it is to protect the grid. After all, the principles that keep our personal data safe are the same ones at work behind the scenes, keeping the lights on.

Cybersecurity has become second nature to most of us. Locking our phones and remaining alert for scams reflect a broader principle: protecting what matters.

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DEPARTMENTS

8 POWER LINES

Line of defense: Co-ops aggressively work to guard sensitive systems and keep members’ data safe.

10 CO-OP PEOPLE

Pumpkins with personality: Co-op member turns a childhood hobby into a successful Halloween business.

13 GOOD EATS

Grand grains: One of the five main food groups, grains add numerous health benefits — and loads of satisfaction — to your mealtime.

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LOCAL PAGES

News and other important information from your electric cooperative.

30 WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE

Traces, licks, and wallows: Bison, as they did elsewhere, left their mark on early Ohio.

33 CALENDAR

What’s happening: October/ November events and other things to do around Ohio.

National/regional advertising inquiries, contact Cheryl Solomon

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MEMBER INTERACTIVE

Fall foliage: Autumn is an opportunity for members to capture the vibrant colors of the season, as Washington Electric Cooperative member Toni Kellar shows in this photo of the shoreline at Seneca Lake in Noble County.

Triumph

overdarkness

90 years ago, three farmers laid the groundwork as Ohio got a jump on rural electrification.

BY JODI BORGER

On November 14, 1935, nearly 500 people, including local, state, and national dignitaries, gathered in the shadow of the municipal light plant on the west bank of the Great Miami River in Piqua to watch as a wooden pole was set into the ground.

To most of the city-living population in Piqua (and everywhere else in the country, for that matter), it was just another utility pole. In truth, however, it marked the transformation of rural life in the United States. Owned by the fledgling Miami County Rural Electric Cooperative (known today as Pioneer Electric Cooperative), it was the first pole in the nation that had been financed by the brand-new Rural Electrification Administration — a key part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s plan to pull the nation out of the Great Depression — and the first bit of solid evidence that electricity was indeed on its way to America’s farms.

And that pole was a testament to the efforts of three local farmers: Paul Boerger, Bill Joslin, and Leonard U. Hill. “The triumph of rural electrification was not inevitable,” says Tom Musick, the current president and general manager of Pioneer Electric. “It happened because ordinary people like Joslin, Boerger, and Hill believed progress belonged to everyone, not just those in cities. They saw electricity not as a privilege, but as a necessity.”

Life without lights

In early the 1930s, life without electricity was the norm for farm families in Ohio and across the country. While city households already enjoyed the convenience of things like lights, refrigerators, and radios, the utilities of the day declined to extend service to rural areas, arguing it was too costly and unprofitable. Only about one in 10 rural homes had electricity; their rooms were lit with kerosene lamps, water was pumped by hand, food cooked on wood stoves.

Joslin grew up in Sidney, and moved to Wyoming after high school to be a sheep rancher. After six years, he returned to Ohio to farm, and in 1917, he helped found the Shelby County Farm Bureau, laying the foundation for cooperative action. Reserved but determined, Joslin became known for his ability to earn trust and get results — he was well known for his mantra, “Let’s get it done” — and in 1935 he was the county farm bureau’s president.

Boerger had been raised in a town that had electricity, and when he began farming in rural Shelby County, he found it difficult to adapt to life without it. Carrying a lantern for chores was, for him, a daily reminder of the gap between city and country living.

Hill, who also hailed from Sidney, ran a farm in nearby Miami County. He and his neighbors had tried — unsuccessfully — to get electricity for their operations, so he knew firsthand both the hardships of farm life and the high cost demanded by private utilities, which was an insurmountable barrier to electrification. He was also active in the Farm Bureau, and in 1935 was the state secretary.

A New Deal

The Farm Bureau had already been working to find ways to expand electrification by the time Roosevelt’s New Deal created the REA in May of 1935, including sending letters to members outlining the possibilities

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for farmers. One who took great interest in that letter was Boerger, and the idea was still fresh in his mind a few days later when he noticed Works Progress Administration workers digging ditches by hand. He thought a tractor could do more in an hour than 100 men in a day, and it occurred to him that such federal labor could be put to more constructive use — like building power lines.

Immediately, he took his idea to Joslin at the county Farm Bureau. At the time, Joslin was preparing to attend a meeting in Columbus to learn more about the new REA — and true to his mantra, immediately began to educate himself to figure out how to get it done. He started to organize farmers, complete loan applications, and convince neighbors that electrification was both possible and practical.

Getting a jump

While state leaders were still developing a formal process, Boerger, too impatient to wait for official petitions, drafted his own and circulated it throughout Shelby County. It is believed to be the first rural electrification petition circulated in Ohio — possibly the first in the nation. Hill, meanwhile, as secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau, played a key role in petitioning the REA for loans. So while Joslin organized the efforts and Boerger energized the people, Hill provided stability. When many farmers were skeptical of electricity or feared the costs, Hill reminded them that the cooperative belonged to local members and would be managed by them.

That was how, only five days after the first REA administrator was appointed, Joslin was among the Farm Bureau officials who went to Washington, D.C., ready to apply for a loan in the name of the Miami County Rural

Electric Cooperative. By November, the REA had allotted $254,000 for Project 1A Miami to construct 193 miles of new lines — starting at that first pole next to the Piqua Municipal Light Plant.

The Piqua Daily Call described it as an “epochal event.”

The Ohio Farmer wrote, “Perhaps the world’s greatest invention was the incandescent electric lamp. It symbolizes man’s triumph over the powers of darkness ... There was something of a spiritual glow, rivaling the electric light, in the eyes of those fortunate enough to be present at the ceremonies in Miami County last week when the first poles were set.”

The legacy

Hill became the first board president of the Miami County Rural Electric Cooperative, while Joslin was the first president of Shelby REMC. When the Miami, Shelby, and Champaign county co-ops merged to form Pioneer Electric Cooperative six months later, Joslin stayed as president with Hill as vice president. Joslin would remain in his position until 1961, overseeing the co-op’s expansion and ensuring thousands of homes were connected.

On June 15, 1936, the Charles McKinney residence, two miles south of Piqua, was the first home energized by the cooperative. By 1937, Pioneer had 3,000 members and over 1,000 miles of line. Today, Pioneer Electric Cooperative has more than 15,000 members and nearly 3,000 miles of line. Its members still include farmers and other rural residents, but also manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and a variety of small businesses.

So nearly 90 years after that first pole went up in Piqua, the impact of Joslin, Boerger, and Hill is still felt; every light switch flipped in those homes and businesses carries the legacy of the three farmers who refused to let their neighbors remain in the dark.

Line of defense

Co-ops aggressively work to guard sensitive systems and keep members’ data safe.

BY AMY HOWAT

“We look at cybersecurity like we look at workplace safety. It’s a key component in everything we do, and it’s part of everyone’s job, from the top down.”

In November 2021, a hacker using ransomware took down nearly the entire computer network at an electric cooperative in Colorado. The highly invasive cyberattack disabled not only Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s phone and email systems, but also the co-op’s customer management platform, meter data management system, mapping capability, and file servers.

Fortunately, the co-op managed to keep electricity flowing to members, but it took months to rebuild its network from the ground up. In the meantime, the co-op struggled with basic functions, including billing, because its meter-reading system was down.

In the spirit of the cooperative principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives, Delta-Montrose has shared its story with co-ops around the country to help them avoid similar scenarios. Since October is national

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Greg Niese, director of information technology for Ohio’s statewide association of electric co-ops, says it’s an ideal time for co-ops (and their members) to use those lessons to focus on protecting their own computer and digital systems.

“We look at cybersecurity like we look at workplace safety,” Niese says. “It’s a key component in everything we do, and it’s part of everyone’s job, from the top down.”

Cybersecurity is more critical now than ever, Niese says, as the same new technology that enhances co-ops’ ability to serve their members also brings additional risks for cyberattacks. The electric grid as a whole is being targeted more and in different ways than ever before — and not just by small groups or individuals, but by hostile nations looking for ways to infiltrate critical infrastructure in the U.S.

“If systems used to manage the grid are attacked, operations can be compromised,” Niese says.

“Cyberattacks — especially ransomware — can cripple core systems, including meter data management and automated meter reading systems, customer service platforms, grid control systems, and communication networks. That kind of disruption can do anything from delaying billing to interrupting power delivery altogether — any number of things that erode members’ trust.”

Niese and his team at OEC support information technology professionals at local co-ops to make sure

cyber defenses are robust, effective, and up-todate in an ever-evolving landscape of threats.

“We don’t dictate co-op policies and procedures, but we help each co-op understand where they are in their cybersecurity position,” Niese says. One such effort is RECAP, the Rural Electric Cyber Advancement Program, which involves a team of IT professionals conducting independent assessments at each co-op and identifying top priorities for improvement. “We make use of national standards from the Department of Energy or the National Institute of Standards and Technology to form a task list to help our co-ops prioritize and focus their efforts to effectively improve their cybersecurity.”

Through RECAP and other resources, such as the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Cyber Goals program, co-ops are able to benchmark and improve their cyber posture, conduct regular assessments and tabletop exercises, and share threat intelligence and best practices.

“We see a lot of information sharing, both nationally and throughout the state,” Niese says. “We all participate in industry programs and training.”

But cybersecurity isn’t just a technology issue, Niese says — and it’s not just the responsibility of IT professionals.

“It’s a people issue,” he says. “Phishing, weak passwords, and poor cyber hygiene are common entry points for attackers. This makes training and awareness critical not only for co-op employees but also their members.” So co-ops continually educate staff on the latest cybersecurity issues and provide regular training on best practices and the importance of adhering to security protocols, cultivating internal cultures of cybersecurity awareness.

Communication from co-ops to members is also important, both to reassure members that co-ops take cyber threats seriously and to remind them to keep their own systems and data safe.

“After the Delta-Montrose cyberattack, their members lost a degree of trust,” Niese says. “Members expect transparency, modern protections, and communication, and we want them to know that their cooperative is constantly working to protect its own cyber resources and also keep its members’ data safe.”

with Pumpkins

personality

Co-op member turns a childhood hobby into a successful Halloween business.

BY MARGIE WUEBKER

Along busy U.S. 33 in Mercer County, traffic often slows or even stops when drivers catch a glimpse of Karen Elshoff’s roadside stand.

As you might expect, that congestion hits a peak in October — prime time for the person known in these parts as the “Pumpkin Lady.”

Elshoff, a member of Saint Marys-based Midwest Electric, paints hundreds of pumpkins each year and sells them from the stand she’s set up at the edge of the small burg of Neptune. Her subjects range from whimsical cartoon characters and Halloween monsters to sports themes and aweinspiring superheroes.

Hobby turns a profit

something I can do.’ That was 30 years ago and I’m still doing it.”

After she read that story, she rounded up all the gourds and pumpkins she could get her hands on and painted them, just for fun. One year, she decided to take a load to a craft show in nearby Fort Recovery and, to her surprise and delight, she sold every single one.

She immediately got busy and painted more and set them on a picnic table in the front yard. “People would come to the door at all hours in the fall wanting to buy pumpkins,” she says. “We knew this was not going to work.” That was when she decided to relocate her sales to the current location at the Neptune property, with a stand set up in the shadow of the family camper.

When Karen was growing up, her family grew pumpkins and gourds in their backyard garden near Celina. “I read a story in one of my dad’s farm magazines about a girl who painted pumpkins instead of carving jacko’-lanterns,” she says. “I thought, ‘This is definitely

Pumpkin-painting process

What was once merely her own personal hobby has since become a family business — her husband, two daughters, and two sons-in-law all lend helping hands as the busy fall season approaches.

For starters, the garden no longer produces enough pumpkins to meet the demand, so the family travels to Amish produce auctions in Indiana to purchase pumpkins by the palletful.

Karen sits on the floor and pencils the designs by hand, using ideas gleaned from Pinterest, coloring books, comic books, movies, and even greeting cards. Other designs promote popular college teams like Ohio State and Notre Dame or professional teams like the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals.

“I’m not artistic but I like drawing silly faces,” she says. “We work assembly-line fashion in the garage with family members brushing on designated acrylic paint colors. It’s not unusual to have 20 pumpkins in various stages at any given time.”

Winding down

Elshoff uses a black paint pen to darken the outline and “neaten” the design. Later she sprays on a clear-coat finish, though even with that added protection, she warns customers about placing pumpkins in direct sunlight or allowing them to remain in the pouring rain, because neither of those is good for the longevity of any pumpkin.

The current “pumpkin house” is actually a carport she’s equipped with shelves to display her wares. The selfservice operation is open dawn to dusk during the entire months of September and October. Her pumpkins range in price from $3 to $40 depending on size.

“Kids automatically run to the largest pumpkins,” she says with a smile. “Their moms end up pulling them over to smaller ones.”

Elshoff counts several generations among her clientele. People who once brought their children now come with grandchildren in tow. Even truck drivers pull over to buy pumpkins. There was a time when she accepted orders for custom designs, but given the time and effort involved, that’s no longer the case.

But she and the family do get to stop and take a breath during the winter months. “Business certainly tapers off the last two weeks of October,” she says. “And nobody is in the market for a pumpkin after Halloween.”

Karen’s Painted Pumpkins, 8140 U.S. Route 33, Celina (between Mercer and St. Marys). Find more on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ neptunepumpkinlady.

Grand

grains

One of the five main food groups, grains add numerous health benefits — and loads of satisfaction — to your mealtime.

GREEK QUINOA AND AVOCADOS

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Servings: 4 main or 8 side

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

2 cups water

15.5-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ teaspoon salt

12 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half large bunch fresh parsley, chopped

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

8 ounces feta cheese, diced or crumbled

1 or 2 ripe avocados

In a small saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl, fluffing occasionally to let steam out. Mix in garbanzo beans, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Once quinoa mixture has cooled to room temperature, mix in tomatoes, parsley, onion, and feta. When ready to serve, top with slices of avocado. Store leftovers in fridge for up to a week. (Coat any leftover sliced avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.)

Per main dish serving: 512 calories, 25 grams fat (9 grams saturated fat), 55 grams total carbohydrates, 979 milligrams sodium, 50 milligrams cholesterol, 114 grams fiber, 21 grams protein.

OAT FLOUR BANANA APPLE BREAD

Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 1 hour | Servings: 8

3 cups quick-cooking oats

¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup mashed banana (about 3 ripe bananas)

¼ cup coconut oil, melted then cooled

¼ cup maple syrup or honey

¼ cup milk (or milk substitute)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1½ cups diced apples (a firm, tart variety) spreadable butter (optional)

With a food processor or blender, pulse oats into a flour (about a minute). In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, mashed banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined, then fold in diced apples.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then pour in batter. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing. If desired, serve slices warm with a dab of butter. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Per serving: 279 calories, 10 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat), 42 grams total carbohydrates, 282 milligrams sodium, 47 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams fiber, 6 grams protein.

CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN AND RICE

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

1½ cups uncooked rice water and salt for rice, according to package instructions

14 ounces frozen chicken nuggets, tenders, or chunks

1 or 2 large oranges, zested, then juiced with pulp

2 tablespoons soy sauce

¼ cup white or rice vinegar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Start by cooking rice and popping chicken nuggets in the oven, each according to their package instructions.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower temperature a bit. Mix in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cover with lid until the rice and chicken nuggets are ready. Divide rice onto plates, then top with sauce and chicken.

Per serving: 670 calories, 18 grams fat (4 grams saturated fat), 107 grams total carbs, 992 milligrams sodium, 32 milligrams cholesterol, 3 grams fiber, 19 grams protein.

A NEW TAKE ON HOT CEREAL

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 12 minutes | Servings: 2

½ cup medium-grind bulgur*

1 to 2 cups milk (or milk alternative)

1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

½ teaspoon cinnamon toppings of your choice#

In a medium saucepan, combine bulgur, 1 cup of milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then quickly reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring regularly, adding more milk when it becomes too thick. At 12 minutes, test for doneness. Continue stirring until cooked to your preferred texture and thickness, from slightly chewy to quite soft. Cereal will continue to thicken when removed from heat. Split into two bowls and add toppings. Serve hot.

Per serving (not including toppings): 220 calories, 4 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat), 39 grams total carbohydrates, 54 milligrams sodium, 15 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.

*May also be labeled medium-coarse or #2 bulgur. Bulgur wheat is a healthy, high-fiber whole grain that aids in digestion and weight management while lowering risk of cancer and heart disease.

#Suggested toppings: fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds, syrup, or honey (dried apricots, coconut, and maple syrup are shown).

GUERNSEY-MUSKINGUM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CURRENTLY SPEAKING

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

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purpose

In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you — the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration. It’s a chance to reaffirm the values that guide everything we do.

As the General Manager of GuernseyMuskingum Electric Cooperative, I see purpose in action every single day. Unlike investor-owned utilities, our co-op doesn’t exist to make profits for distant shareholders. We exist to serve you — our members, our neighbors, and our communities. That purpose is what sets us apart. It’s why we were founded, and it’s what continues to drive every decision we make.

At its core, being a cooperative means we are member-owned and locally controlled. That’s not just a tagline; it’s the very heart of our business model. Members have a voice in how our co-op operates. You elect board members who live right here in our service area and understand the unique challenges and opportunities our communities face. Decisions aren’t made in corporate boardrooms hundreds of miles away; they’re made here at home, by people who care about the same things you do.

This local accountability means we can stay focused on what matters most: delivering reliable, affordable electricity and providing real value to the people we serve.

We do that by investing in essential infrastructure upgrades and technologies that strengthen our local grid and improve electric service. We work hard to manage costs and

keep rates as low as possible, because we know how much rising prices affect families and small businesses in our area. And when storms hit or outages occur, Guernsey-Muskingum crews are here and ready to respond quickly, because we live here too.

But our commitment doesn’t end at the power lines.

Co-ops were built to meet community needs, and that purpose extends well beyond delivering electricity. Whether we’re supporting local schools, sponsoring youth programs, partnering with volunteer organizations, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of life in the places we serve. Community support isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of our mission.

We’re also planning for the future. As electricity demand grows due to new technologies and economic development, electric co-ops are working to ensure we continue to meet those needs with a balanced, reliable energy mix. We know our members care about affordability and dependability, and we’re committed to delivering both.

That’s the power of the cooperative difference. That’s what it means to be powered by purpose.

This National Co-op Month, I encourage you to take pride in your cooperative membership. You’re not just a customer — you’re an owner, a stakeholder, and a vital part of a larger effort to keep our community strong, connected and energized.

Thank you for the trust you place in us. We’re proud to be your local electric cooperative.

Ken Tolliver GENERAL MANAGER/CEO

GUERNSEY-MUSKINGUM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CURRENTLY SPEAKING

Official notice of intention to reallocate patronage capital

The following is a listing of former members of GuernseyMuskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc., who received service from the cooperative in prior years. Attempts were made to mail capital credit checks to these former members in 2021. These capital credit checks have remained unclaimed for at least four years.

The cooperative’s code of regulations provides that capital credit payments that remain unclaimed for four years shall, after proper notice is given, be reallocated to the current margins of the cooperative. After such reallocation,

A EPSTEIN & SON INTERNATIONA

ABBOTT TERRY L

ABRAMS THOMAS I

ADAMS DALE

ADAMS EDWARD D

ADAMS WENDELL L

ADELPHIA COMM - 363

ADKINS TANYA M

ADOLPH NICHOLAS M

AITKEN DONALD J

ALCORN DAVID

ALLEN SILVIA M

ALLIANCE COMM PART - BUCK

ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS

ALRAHMAN INVESTMENT INC

ALTON TERRY

AMERICAN EXPLORATION CO

AMERITECH CELLULAR SERVIC

ANDERSON JACK

ANDERSON JAMES V

ANDERSON JOHN C

ANGLES HAROLD G

ANKROM WILLIAM H

ANTHE MARK

ANTRITT SCOTT

APPLEBEE RICHARD

APPLEMAN KIP

ARMSTRONG HAROLD

ARMSTRONG MELODY

ARNOLD DEBORAH A

ARROW OILFIELD SERVICES

ARTHURS ALVIN R

ASGHAR LOUISE Z

ASH ROY C

ASHFORD MIKAL J

ASHTON DELBERT L

AUBUCHON KATRINA

B & B OIL CO

BADGER LOIS

BAGLEY DOUG

BAILEY JAMES

BAINTER MONTE DII

BAIR DIANNA M

BAIR NORMAN

BAKER LISA A

BAKER PHILLIP M

BAKER TERRY B

BALDERSON DOUG C

BALES WILLIAM R

BANKS JOSEPH R

BARBORAK BRADLEY

BARKER RODNEY

BARKHURST JON

BARNETT ALICE

BARR ROBERT WJR

BARRINGER MARK E

BATES CLYDE R

BATSTRA RICHARD T

BATZLI ANNE

BAUER EDWARD L

BAYLY SHEILA Y

BAZAZAN MOHAMAD

BEAL CHARLES

BECKETT ERNEST J

BELL DONALD E

BELL KENNETH

BELL MARY L

BENNETT JERRY

BEREA OIL & GAS CORP

BERGDORF DONALD E

BERRY M J

BERRY ROGER

BERRY THOMAS A

BESSER EARL R

BETZ NAOMI

BIBBINS LESTER

BICE DALE W

BILINOVICH THOMAS

BIRD HELEN J

BISE GEORGE P

BLACK BILL

BLACK JACK L

BLACKFORD EDWARD D

BLACKKETTER N

BLACKWELL ROBERT J

BLAIR PHYLLIS

BLAKELY ROBERT R

BLANEY LARRY L

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these unclaimed payments will no longer be available for payment to the former members listed.

If you know someone or have information about someone on this list, please reach out to them or their next of kin and have them contact the cooperative’s office at 800-521-9879; they will need to provide the last four numbers of that person’s social security number to confirm it is the person we are looking for. Thank you for your help in locating our former members.

BLANKENSHIP JERRY JR

BLAS JOE F

BLOCK SERENA L

BLOOM SHELLY J

BLOOMFIELD JOANN

BOBB NONNIE

BODENHEIMER STACY L

BOGGS ERNEST SR

BOLES JULIA

BOLLINGER RUTH

BONFINI LOUIS A

BONNER SHAWN A

BONOME RALPH L

BOOKMAN CHARLES

BOOTH CLARENCE

BORDER TED

BOURNE JOSHUA

BOWERS JAMES A

BOWMAN MELINDA K

BOYER LEONARD RJR

BOYLE DENNIS

BOZAY ROBERT B

BRADCO ENERGY

BRANDFASS RICHARD N

BRANIGER HATTIE V

BRANNON KIMBERLY S

BRAZIS VITAS

BREWER KENNETH R

BROOKS MARK

BROWN CHARLES W

BROWN DANIEL

BROWN DONALD E

BROWN JAMES B

BROWN KEITH F

BROWN NOEL B

BROWN SHARON K

BROWN TAMMIE J

BROWN THOMAS R

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Dover museum honors people’s lives by commemorating their deaths.

BY JAMIE RHEIN

John Herzig was quite pleased with the latest addition to his ever-so-slightly notorious collection. Not that he’s a particular fan of her most recognizable song, “Killing Me Softly” (despite his line of work), but the program from Roberta Flack’s March 2025 funeral fit in quite nicely with the rest of his mementos, keepsakes, and other memorials from famous peoples’ lives — more specifically, from their deaths.

“My favorite thing to do is to hear people’s life stories,” says Herzig, who opened the Famous Endings Museum in his family-owned funeral home in Dover shortly after his plain old autograph collection started to transition into an assemblage of funeral memorabilia in 1996. “The museum keeps their stories alive.”

His passion for those stories is evident in every display, and walking through the museum wing of the TolandHerzig Funeral Home with Herzig is like a tour through history. He points to a picture of a mustachioed man with a mutt in his arms: “That’s Frank Inn, the animal trainer,” he says. “He spotted that dog at a shelter and named her ‘Higgins.’”

Higgins later gained fame as the movie mutt, “Benji,” and to Herzig, Inn’s story of a lifetime of rescuing dogs from euthanasia and boarding them until he could find

them homes is one that deserves to be remembered. “He supported at least 2,000 animals,” Herzig says. When Higgins eventually died after a long and fulfilling life, Inn gave her funeral, and Herzig has the program.

In fact, Herzig estimates he has more than 2,500 mementos commemorating the ends of people’s stories. But it was an unexpected bonus gift that arrived in 1996 with an autograph he had purchased that paved the way for it all. He had ordered an original signature of boxer Joe Louis, and when it arrived, the mailing tube also held a program from The Brown Bomber’s 1981 funeral.

Herzig says he immediately turned to his wife, Joyce, and said, “I think I have a new hobby.”

Funeral memorabilia are unusual in the first place, but the museum’s location in an actual funeral home makes it unique. Nevertheless, when people suggested he share his finds with the public, Herzig was doubtful anyone would come. Still, he eyed the casket and urn showroom as a potential spot for his hobby showcase. Soon, he contacted George Laurence, owner of Museum Acrylics in New Philadelphia, whose creative vision and expertise transformed that potential into a celebration.

Larger-than-life black-and-white images of notable people are organized into categories, from politicians

and actors to civil rights leaders, in a collage of humanity on all four walls. Smaller photographs add to the history and popular culture in a fascinating version of “I Spy.” Lucille Ball, Ronald Reagan, and Jackie Robinson are there, and obvious, but the displays include interpretive descriptions to decipher those who might be a bit less well known.

The cases display more than just programs. There’s a miniature Lamb Chop that was given out at ventriloquist Shari Lewis’s 1998 funeral; a tissue packet given to guests at Leslie Nielsen’s 2010 funeral, emblazoned with “Stop crying!!! This is supposed to be a fun night. Love and laughs, Leslie;” and a (preserved) cookie from Rodney Dangerfield’s funeral with an imprint of the comedian’s face.

The collection includes historic items as well: a lantern from President Lincoln’s hearse, the wooden embalming block used to rest outlaw Jesse James’s head as the body was prepared for burial, a guest list handwritten by Joe DiMaggio as he was planning the funeral of Marilyn Monroe, and the accordion played by Navy musician Graham Jackson at the funeral of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Herzig’s finds come from all over. Comedian Pat Paulsen’s family members came to the museum one time and when they saw their relative’s funeral program already there, offered up that of family friend Tommy Smothers. “One day I get a package from England with the Queen Mother’s funeral program. I think it must have been from a custodian.”

When Paul Newman died in 2008, Herzig sent a condolence card and a donation to Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camp charity with a request for a copy of the funeral program — it landed him an invitation to the actual memorial service at Lincoln Center in New York City. Herzig does not attend many funerals apart from those in Dover, but he turned to his wife and asked, “Joyce, what do you say we get away for a couple of days?”

As Herzig’s collection has grown, only 10% is on display at a given time. But the shelves show that in death, everyone is created equal.

Grammy-winning musician Prince’s funeral items are next to those of Arch West, the inventor of the Red Solo Cup.

Acclaimed actress Mary Tyler Moore and rock drummer Neil Peart share space with Peter Frates, who started the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for ALS.

Some people’s funeral cards, like that of Donald Featherstone, the original creator of pink flamingo lawn art, offer simple missives on living life: “Don’t take life too seriously,” it reads, “you’re not getting out of it alive anyway.”

Famous Endings Museum, 803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover. Free. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., or call 330-343-6132 to arrange a group tour.

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Getting stuck at a railroad crossing may be a bummer, but it can also be an opportunity to glimpse the handiwork of mysterious artists you will never meet and whose work you likely will never see again.

Editor’s note: Port Clinton-based photographer and writer James Proffitt traveled hundreds of miles between countless railroad crossings on Ohio’s highways and back roads, spent dozens of hours suspiciously loitering around the state’s train tracks and rail yards, and drew numerous funny looks and curious questions from bystanders and security guards alike, to document train graffiti — rolling galleries that often pass, unnoticed, right before our eyes.

At night, look fast! You have just about one second to glimpse, evaluate, and appreciate the fleeting displays.

The great majority of trains rolling through Ohio pull freight — with a variety of cars specifically designed to carry a host of goods and products. Boxcars are the most common freight cars by far, and with their broad, open sides, they make fine canvases.

Trains often are covered with works from slapdash to sublime. Favorite subjects include political cartoons, celebrity satire, inspirational quotes, fantasy, and whimsy in all its many forms.

Rail cars that transport new vehicles, such as these crossing U.S. 50 in Addyston, are a favorite of artists for their smooth, wide-open spaces. Some cars feature work 15 feet off the ground. How do taggers reach so high? With paint rollers and extension poles. On larger pieces, teams of three or more artists often work together to cover entire cars.

To be certain, spray-painting railcars is illegal and dangerous. Most graffiti is born near rail yards in larger cities, like the Queensgate yard in Cincinnati, where the cars are plentiful and often don’t move for long periods of time.

When railroad operators switch panels on those car-hauling cars, they can create unlikely combinations.

Notice that artists will often respect the safety and operational markings on cars to make it less likely their work will be either scrubbed off or painted over — because as their signatures often show, the artists most certainly think highly of their work.

Traces, licks,

Bison, as they did elsewhere, left their mark on early Ohio.

licks, and wallows

- J.P. Morgan

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SUPREME COIN AND BULLION

THROUGH OCT. 19 – NWORRP Pumpkin Train, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Sat./Sun. 1–5 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2. Ride our quarter-scale train to the pumpkin patch for that special pumpkin, load it on the train’s flatcar, and return to the station. Enjoy games, decorations, and family activities. 419-423-2995, www. facebook.com/nworrp, or www.nworrp.org.

THROUGH OCT. 19 – NWORRP Halloween Express, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Fri./Sat. 6:30–9 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2. Take the whole family on a non-scary Halloween train ride around our tracks to see the decorations after dark. 419-423-2995, www.facebook. com/nworrp, or www.nworrp.org.

THROUGH NOV. 2 – Suter’s Corn Maze and Hayrides, Suter’s Produce, 4678 Rd. R, Pandora, Sat. 11 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m. Adults $6; students $5; pre-K free! Hayrides $3 (2 and under free). Apples, cider, kettle corn, fresh-made donuts, fall items, human hamster wheels, corn cannons, giant tube slides, and more. www.suterproduce.com.

OCT. 1, NOV. 5 – Down on the Farm Story Time, Proving Ground Farm, 5670 E. Twp. Rd. 138, Tiffin, 10

a.m. Stories and activities geared for preschool-age children that focus on farming and nature. Families welcome! 419-447-7073, www.conservesenecacounty. com, or Seneca Conservation District on Facebook.

OCT. 11–12 – Bucyrus Flea Market, Crawford Co. Fgds., 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. 419-569-7008 (David M. Staats) or www. crawfordcofair.com/annual-events.

OCT. 18, 25 – NWORRP Trick or Treat Halloween Train, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 6:30–9 p.m. (18th and 25th), 1–4 p.m. (25th). $3; 12 and under, $2. Take a ride around our tracks and enjoy the Halloween displays as our train makes stops for treats. No scary sites — just fun and treats for all! 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

OCT. 23 – Halloween Spooktacular, East Columbus Street, West Liberty, 5–7 p.m. Free. Trick-or-Treat/ Beggar’s Night, 6–7:30 p.m. www.mywestliberty.com.

OCT. 25 – Autumn Games and Halloween Customs, Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek, 10051 Township Rd. 47, West Liberty, 4–6 p.m. Free. Have fun with nature as children did in the past by making toys and decorations from corn husks and playing games with acorns. Hear spooky stories and help scare the ghosts by coming in costume. www.piattcastle.org.

OCT. 25–26 – Findlay Flea Market, Hancock Co. Fgds., 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. New, used, and vintage items, crafts, and more. Food trucks on-site. Vendors welcome! For more information, contact Christine at 419-619-0041 or futrellcg1@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

NOV. 1 – Cozy Season Market Day, Delphos Knights of Columbus, 1101 Elida Ave., Delphos, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Crafters, artists, and makers selling boutique and seasonal items, baked goods and preserves, apparel, home decor, and more! For questions, email Jackie Mason at boss108ventures@gmail.com.

NOV. 1 – Delphos Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Day, 901 Wildcat Lane, Delphos, 7 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. $9 pre-sale; $10 at door; 10 and under dine inside for free. See any Kiwanis member for tickets or stop in Westrich Furniture for tickets. www.facebook.com/ kiwanisclubofdelphos.

NOV. 2 – Puck-I-Huddle Fall Craft Show, St. Marys Memorial High School Gym, 2250 St. Rte. 66, St. Marys, 12–4 p.m. Entry fee: donation to GoodFellows Charity in St. Marys. Local handmade and homemade goods. Over 70 vendors. 419-300-4611 or info@stmarysohio.org.

NOV. 8 – 17th Homemade Craft Sale and Lunch, Shiloh Church, 2100 Co. Rd. 5, Delta, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Baked goods, peanut brittle, custom jewelry, purses, holiday and Christmas décor, crocheted/knit/sewn items, tole painting, and much more! Homemade lunch 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (or till gone). Benefits Sparrow’s Nest Women’s Shelter. 419-533-2083

NOV. 8 – Lima Symphony: “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons,” Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, #7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. Featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. Opens with Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Primal Message, followed by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and concluding with Mozart’s 40th Symphony. 419-222-5701 or www.limasymphony.com.

NOV. 13 – Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: “Asking for Trouble,” Lima Civic Cent Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, #7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. The dynamic duo from Whose Line Is It Anyway? takes the stage for a night of improv comedy. 419-2225701 or www.limasymphony.com.

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OCT. 11 – “Taste of Harrison,” Jackson Square, Clarksburg, 3–6 p.m. Car show 3–7 p.m. happening@

firstfridaysclarksburg.com or www.facebook.com/ ClarksburgHistoryMuseum.

OCT. 18 – Fall Fort Day, Fort New Salem, 81 Settlers Lane, Salem, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $8; under 10 free with paying adult. Kids’ and family activities, costumed interpreters, cabin tours. Food and beverages for purchase. 304-695-2220, director@fortnewsalemfoundation.org, or www. fortnewsalemfoundation.org.

NOV. 7 – First Fridays: “Celebrating Veterans,” Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, 4:30–8 p.m. happening@ firstfridaysclarksburg.com or www.facebook.com/ ClarksburgHistoryMuseum.

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OCT. 11–12, 18–19 – Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods, 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $10 (cash only); 12 and under free. In a wooded setting, costumed crafters will demonstrate their crafts and sell a wide selection of handmade holiday items, as well as traditional crafts. We recommend bringing cash when possible. https:// christmasohio.com.

THROUGH OCT. 11 – “Quilts Galore!” Exhibit, McCook House Museum, 15 Public Square, Carrollton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. Come see the plethora of talent our rural Carroll County has to offer. Enjoy the stories that accompany each hand-sewn and machine-made entry. 330-437-9715 or kathorn4120@gmail.com.

THROUGH OCT. 31 – Corn Maze, Beriswill Farms, 2200 Station Rd., Valley City, Tue.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Open till 9 p.m. Oct. 4 and 18. Test your sense of direction in this 5-acre maze. 330-350-2486 or http://beriswillfarms.com.

THROUGH OCT. 31 – “Trails of Immersion” Art Exhibition, Cleveland Botanical Garden/Holden Forests and Gardens, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland. Featuring landscape artist Jennifer Sowders. Enjoy this exhibition as part of your day at the gardens, where admission is $20 for nonmembers, free for members. https://holdenfg.org/attractions/clevelandbotanical-garden/art-galleries.

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THROUGH OCT. 26 – Glassburn’s Fun Farm, 283 Church St., Bidwell. $8/person. Corn maze, corn pit, 4 culvert slides, pedal car track, pumpkin patch, duck racing, culvert rollers, and more. 740-645-6531 or check us out on Facebook @ Glassburn’s Fun Farm for hours and days open.

THROUGH NOV. 27 – Athens Farmers Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Wed. 9 a.m.–noon. Open year-round Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. 740-593-6763, www.athensfarmersmarket.org, or www.facebook.com/afm.ohio.

OCT. 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 31, NOV. 1 – Ghost Tours of Zoar, Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main St., Zoar, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $19. Learn about supernatural encounters shared by staff, visitors, and residents of Zoar on a walking tour of the village. Recommended for adults and children over the age of 12. Reservations required. 330-874-3011 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

OCT. 18 – Hartville Coin Show, Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Over 30 vendors of vintage and new coins, precious metals, and paper currency, plus food and indoor shops. 330-877-9860 or www. hartvillemarketplace.com/events.

OCT. 25 – The Cleveland Celtic Ensemble: “Ethereal Sounds,” Cloverleaf Center for the Performing Arts, 7540 Buffham Rd., Seville, 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 at door. The ensemble blends Scottish and Irish bagpipes, whistle, flute, fiddle, harp, and dance to create a Celtic style all their own. www. ormaco.org.

OCT. 26 – Model Railroad and Toy Show, 735 Lafayette Rd. (St. Rte. 42), Medina, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $8 Get a jump on your Christmas shopping. 330-9484400 or www.conraddowdell.com.

OCT. 31, NOV. 1 – Earlier Times Antiques and Folk Art Show: “Remembering Christmas Past,” Harvest Ridge, Holmes Co. Fgds., 8880 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg, Fri. 4–7 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. For information, please contact Cheryl Williams at 614-989-5811

NOV. 7–8 – Gingerbread House Arts and Crafts Show, Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Fri. 4–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–-3 p.m. Free. Over 75 local crafters, Attic Treasures, Bake Shoppe, Middlefield cheese, and more. http:// gingerbreadcraftshow.wixsite.com/home.

NOV. 8–9 – Medina Gun Show, Medina Co. Fgds. Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd. (St. Rte. 42), Medina, Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $8 450 tables of displays. 330-948-4400 or www. conraddowdell.com.

NOV. 9 – “Jigs, Gigs, Gigues, and Giggles: Violin Fun with Dance Music,” Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2–3 p.m. Free. A lighthearted and informative concert of solo violin music performed by Amy Glick, violinist with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and violin professor at Kent State University. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco.org.

NOV. 12 – An Evening of Wine, Celebration, and Music: 15th Anniversary Annual Dinner, Blue Heron Ballroom, 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina, 6 p.m. $65/person with cash bar. Mix and mingle with old friends and new while you enjoy a splendid dinner buffet. Singer-songwriter Jerry Popiel will perform. Final reservations due before Oct. 24 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco.org.

OCT. 2–31 – The Mothman Experience at Haunted Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater, 5968 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, 5:30–11 p.m. $30–$50 Thrilling fall fun with the original show It Flies by Night, a haunted trail, an escape room, a scavenger hunt, tomahawk throwing, and more! www. hauntedmountain.org.

OCT. 10–12 – Chillicothe Halloween Festival, Yoctangee Park, 1 Enderlin Circle, Chillicothe, Fri./ Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. A spooktacular mix of family fun, with inflatables, escape rooms, live entertainment, a haunted attraction, costume contests, trunk-or-treat, and coffin races! www.chillicothehalloweenfestival.com.

OCT. 17–19 – Fall Festival of Leaves, downtown Bainbridge, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Parades, crafts, live entertainment, car and tractor shows, contests, a 5K run, and scenic Skyline Drives. www.fallfestivalofleaves.com.

OCT. 18 – Rule the Roost, Earl H. Barnhart Buzzard’s Roost Nature Preserve, 514 Red Bird Lane, Chillicothe, 8 a.m. $20–$109. The thrilling final race of the Runfluent Ohio Trail series, featuring a scenic figure-8 trail course with 7K, 12-hour solo, and 2-person relay options. Perfect for runners and spectators alike! www.dontjustrun.com.

OCT. 25 – Trick or Treat on Main, Cambridge, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free. www.downtowncambridge.com.

NOV. 1–DEC. 31 – Dickens Victorian Village, downtown Cambridge. Stroll the downtown streets to view more than 100 lifelike scenes that capture the spirit of Victorian England. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com.

NOV. 1–JAN. 1 – Guernsey County Courthouse Holiday Light Show, Cambridge. Synchronized light and music shows nightly. More than 85,000 lights, two amazing 23-foot Christmas trees, and 60 animated displays. 800-933-5480 or www. dickensvictorianvillage.com.

NOV. 7 – Recycle the Cheer, Marietta Main Street, 241 Front St., Marietta, 5–7 p.m. We’re teaming up with the Salvation Army of Washington County to collect donations of new and used holiday decorations to redistribute to area families. Help us spread the cheer! Bring your donations to the Armory lawn. www.mariettamainstreet.org/events.

NOV. 8 – Fleetwood Gold, Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 7:30 p.m. $28–$40. The Midwest’s most-followed Fleetwood Mac tribute band delivers an authentic, high-energy performance spanning the group’s greatest hits and Stevie Nicks’ solo career—no backing tracks, just pure live music. www.majesticchillicothe.net.

CENTRAL

THROUGH OCT. 25 – Coshocton Farmers Market, Skip’s Landing, 22375 Co. Rd. 1A, Coshocton, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Locally grown produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts. Rain or shine. www. facebook.com/coshoctonfarmersmarket or email market.manager@coshfarmmarket.org.

THROUGH OCT. 31 – Corn Maze and Fall Fun Farm, McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze, 3220 Adamsville Rd., Zanesville, Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 12–6 p.m. $10. Hay wagon rides, corn maze, kids’ activities, live animals, and of course some apple cider and pumpkin donuts! 740-452-4858 or www.mcdonaldsgreenhouse.com.

THROUGH NOV. 6 – Exhibitions at the MAC, Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Free. Three exhibitions on display: Quantifying Care by Lily Glass, Intertwined by Margarita Vilshanetskaya, and Power of Growth by Weiting Wei. The public is also invited to artist-guided gallery tours on Oct. 2, 16, and 30, 7–8 p.m. www. mcconnellarts.org.

OCT. 3 – Matisse: From MOMA and Tate Modern, Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777

SOUTHWEST

THROUGH OCT. 27 – Rib City BBQ & Bluegrass, 746 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Mon. 7–9 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Call 513-829-7427 before traveling.

THROUGH NOV. 26 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Wed. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, wine, and an evening of free entertainment by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309, vinokletwinery@fuse.net, or www.vinokletwines.com.

THROUGH NOV. 30 – Pumpkin Blow, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Cincinnati,

Evening St., Worthington. Part of the Exhibition on Screen documentary series, which works with top international museums and galleries to create films that offer a cinematic immersion into the world’s bestloved art. www.mcconnellarts.org.

OCT. 15–19 – Circleville Pumpkin Show, downtown Circleville. Free admission. Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In, pumpkin products of all kinds, rides, live entertainment, craft and food vendors, the Giant Pumpkin Pie, and much more! Two parades daily Wed.–Fri., 3:30 and 8 p.m.; Sat. parade 8 p.m. only. www.pumpkinshow.com.

OCT. 17–19 – Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$8; 12 and under free. Homemade apple butter cooked over an open fire, live music, free crafts for kids, 100+ craft and food vendors, canal boat rides, lantern tours, and more! 740-623-6567 or www.roscoevillage.com.

OCT. 18–19 – “Education of Yesterday” Annual Farm Show, 3685 Cass Irish Ridge Rd., Dresden ((intersections of St. Rtes.16 and 60), Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Antique tractors, trucks, construction equipment, and more. Train rides, daily field demos, kids’ events, food trucks, and music. 740-754-6248 or www.facebook.com/ educationofyesterday.

NOV. 1 – “Native Garden in Autumn: Fall Planting and Seed Saving,” Park HQ, 16405 U.S. 23, South Bloomfield. 10 a.m. Learn the benefits of planting in autumn, techniques for collecting and saving seeds, and tips to support biodiversity year-round. Free seed collection in the garden! To register or for questions, email mellis@pickawaycountyohio.gov or visit www. pickawaycountyparks.org.

Wed./Thur. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (excluding Thanksgiving Day). $55 per 30-minute session. Must be 5 years and older. Make your own blown-glass pumpkin from hot molten glass! Reservations required. 513-751-3292 or neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com.

OCT. 10–12 – Wheat Ridge Olde Thyme Herb Fair and Farm Festival, Grindstone Farm, 817 Tater Ridge Rd., West Union, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission; $5 parking. 140 artisans and craftspeople, herbal products, from-scratch food, live music, antiques, pumpkins, gourds and mums, antique tractor show, and shooting the pumpkin cannon. 937-5448252 (Kim Erwin).

OCT. 18 – Hay Wagon Ride, Wagers’ Memorial Park (Devils Backbone), 1301 OH-725 W., Camden, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. Ride the hay wagon to and from the Black Walnut Festival. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@ gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

OCT. 18–19 – Black Walnut Festival, downtown Camden, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 120+ craft vendors! Handmade and artisan crafts, fall produce, antiques and collectibles, parade, car and truck show, Kid Zone, 25 food trucks, and more. Oh, and let’s not forget the great hand-cranked, homemade ice cream! www.camdencomeback.org/black-walnut-festival.

NOV. 7 – First Friday Art Walk, downtown Zanesville, 5–8 p.m. Come downtown on the first Friday of each month, when all our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are open at the same time! See our website for a map of current participants: https:// artcoz.org/arts-district-map.

NOV. 7 – Leonardo: The Works, Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. Part of the Exhibition on Screen documentary series, which works with top international museums and galleries to create films that offer a cinematic immersion into the world’s best-loved art. www.mcconnellarts.org.

NOV. 8 – Veterans March and Ceremony, Canal Winchester, 10 a.m. March begins at Frances Steube Community Center, 22 S. Trine St., and ends at Stradley Place, 36 S. High St., for the ceremony. Free pancake breakfast for veterans and their families 8:30–10 a.m. at the Community Center. 614-8349915 or www.canalwinchesterohio.gov.

NOV. 13 – Pickerington Lions Club Pizza Challenge, Combustion Brewery and Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Pickerington. VIP early entry 5:30–6 p.m., all others 6–8 p.m. $5–$15. Taste pizza from several different places around town and vote on your favorite. Proceeds will be donated to local veterans organizations. https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ pickeringtonoh or picklionspizza@gmail.com.

NOV. 15 – “Tinctures and Glycerites: Crafting Herbal Extracts,” Park District HQ, 16405 U.S. 23 S., Bloomfield, 1–2:30 p.m. $35. Join us for a hands-on folk herbalism workshop designed to empower you to build your own modern home apothecary. Register on Eventbrite. For questions, email mellis@pickawaycountyohio.gov or visit www. pickawaycountyparks.org.

NOV. 1–DEC. 28 – Ornament Blow, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kemper Springs Dr., Cincinnati, Wed./Thur. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day). $45 per person. Must be 5 years and older. Make your own holiday ornament from hot molten glass! Reservations required. 513-751-3292 or neusoleglassworks@hotmail.com.

NOV. 8 – Holiday Affair, Tipp Center, 855 N. 3rd St., Tipp City, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and door prizes! Wide variety of handcrafted holiday and gift-giving items created by local artists. 50+ vendors on-site. This event is part of Tipp City’s annual Yuletide Winter’s Gathering. 937-543-5115, www. tippcityartscouncil.com/a-holiday-affair, or www. facebook.com/TippCityAreaArtsCouncil.

NOV. 11 – Holiday Horse Parade, downtown Piqua. Free. Begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Holiday Illumination, highlighting beautiful new tree lights on the square. Parade follows at 7 p.m. with carriages, hitches, and riders outfitted with holiday lights, making their way through downtown. 937-773-9355 or www.mainstreetpiqua.com.

Fall foliage

1 Sugar maple sunrise at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Allison Shaw, South Central Power Company member

2 Georgia and Colton enjoying their grandparents’ giant leaf pile. Jill Persinger, North Central Electric Cooperative member.

3 We do a photo shoot every fall with my grandsons, Benjamin Brubaker and Gabe and Eli Garlinger. Teresa Garlinger, Consolidated Cooperative member.

4 A beautiful fall day at the lake. Amy Hacker, Washington Electric Cooperative member.

5 My daughters, Adilee and Maggie, with the beautiful maple tree by the Nashville Elementary parking lot. Jessica Kurtz, Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative member.

6 Pond in my front yard. Beautiful reflection of the fall colors. Sheri Divelbiss, Consolidated Cooperative member

7 Our granddaughter, Aleena, having fun in the fall leaves. Gina Lewis, Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative member.

Send us YOUR picture! For January, send “Bedtime routine” by October 15; for February, send “Will you marry me?” by November 15. Upload your photos at www.ohioec.org/memberinteractive, and remember to include your co-op name and to identify everyone in your photos.

Nov. 4, 2025 • Polls open 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

(Deadline to register is Oct. 6, 2025)