Turning Silver into Gold
Contest winner fashions ornament from pieces of china
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Christmas Ornament Contest
Winners of 2005 — and final — ornament contest
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COVER STORY: Thanksgiving Memories
Readers share their stories
Back in August, we began asking readers to submit their favorite memories of Thanksgiving or tell us what they were thankful for. We received a cornucopia of letters and e-mails from readers all over the state. Some of the memories were funny. Some were sweet. Some were poignant. And some were sad. We tried to find a good mix to share.
To those who submitted entries, we say "thanks for the memories," and to all, we wish a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
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Eye of the Recovery
As the nation watched in shock in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Indiana's electric cooperatives assembled line crews and equipment and sent them off to devastated areas along the Gulf Coast to help co-op consumers there. Here's a look at their work and what they found.
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Separating ArtiFACT from Fiction
September is "Indiana Archaeology Month." It's a time the state and archaeologists around Indiana raise awareness of the science, sites and Indiana's rich cultural heritage, much of which is still hidden underground. Here's a look at what the month is all about.
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How I ‘energized’ my summer vacation!
Each year, Indiana's REMCs/RECs devote time and energy to programs aimed at youth. The Touchstone Energy Camp and the Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington are two examples.
Here's a look at how Indiana's co-ops helped "energize" the summer for some 156 Indiana youth with these two programs.
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The Best of Indiana 2005
In April's issue, we asked readers to fill in a ballot listing "The Best of Indiana" in a dozen different categories: restaurant; historical site; ballpark; product or industry; etc. Readers from around the state filled in the ballots and sent them to us. This month, we present the results of our third Readers' Choice Awards.
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A master of cheese
Hoosier cheesemaker wins overall U.S. champion cheese
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COVER STORY: Traditions & Transitions
Our annual student art contest is in the books – and later this year in a wall calendar. Check out the winners from the grades k-12 and meet the Plymouth High School junior who also won "Best of Show."
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COVER STORY: ABCs of electrical safety
May is National Electrical Safety Month. It's a special time when Indiana's electric cooperatives like to stress electrical safety.
But every month, every day and every moment, all electric consumers should be aware of electrical safety. Survey your home for electrical hazards. Keep young children out of harm's way, and as soon as they're old enough, teach your kids, grandkids, little brothers and sisters not to fear electricity but to respect it and be mindful of its dangers. And lead them by example!
Here are some lessons — A to Z — we should all keep in mind about electricity.
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