Lehman's Country Life

Yesterday we discovered that one of our two-man crosscut saws (#3355) had been ordered last Friday and was en route to its destination somewhere in New England.

Nothing unusual about that – we ship orders all over the world every day. However, due to a minor routing problem with the delivery, the customer informed us that this saw is intended for a very unique and honorable purpose: cutting down the 84-foot Norway Spruce destined to be this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!

Now, if you’re not familiar with this American tradition, here are a few fast facts, courtesy of the Rockefeller Center website:
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I just read an article in one of the industry newsletters asking, “Do consumers care about online privacy?”. The article went on to outline how consumers do not understand the rules of the online marketplace, and there is a general apathy toward privacy and security. I am not so sure I agree. People may not necessarily understand or research what online security is about, but they certainly expect it. Personally, I do not blame them. (Note to self: write an article about security at Lehman’s!)

Security is just one part of the equation. Another part is establishing credibility. So just how do you establish online credibility? There are many businesses online; some are only online and others support a print catalog and online presence. Lehman’s is one of the unique businesses online that offers an online catalog, a print catalog and a physical store (open since 1955). If you have never been to Lehman’s store in Kidron Ohio, I personally recommend a trip. Even with an established catalog and a store that has existed for over 50 years, not everybody knows who you are. This is where a third party comes in to help.
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Thanksgiving is a holiday that is shared over the many different cultures and beliefs that make up this country.  It is a time to stop and take notice of all we have to be thankful for every day.  In our busy days as parents, teachers, children, and farmers, it is easy to lose track of all the wonderful things that occur each and every day.  Many of us in different locations have suffered their share of hardships this year – drought and loss of crops in the southern states, flooding in the panhandle regions, fires in the west.  Thanksgiving begins the holiday season for many.

Have you ever thought about sharing that time of thankfulness?  Maybe it is customary in your family to gather and share a big meal.  But there is a new idea spreading through some areas: they are gathering together to share the “Thanksgiving Experience” as communities.
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 In the fall of the year, here in Minnesota, there are many historical rendezvous and history fairs that are planned for school children to visit. Historians, re-enactors and demonstrators of past crafts gather to demonstrate their skills or simply talk about the past.

The events usually run from Thursday through Sunday, with the last two days being open to the public.

The demonstrators set up the day before, or sometimes even a few days before. Many of them go from event to event and rarely go home for the entire two months of September and October! They live in tents and keep in the costume of their period while in the campsite. You will not see any modern equipment during the event if it is a “good” one.
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Looking for a kinder, gentler shopping experience this year? Throughout the holiday season, we invite you to enjoy live music and a relaxing atmosphere for your Christmas shopping at Lehman’s, on the square in Kidron, Ohio. Hear the best in local talent, sample some refreshments, and make sure you take time to visit the Trail of Trees – each department in the store will have a uniquely decorated tree featuring Lehman’s products. One more thing: bring a toy for the People to People Ministries Christmas toy drive and receive a free gift!

Note: There is no charge to attend any of the following special events.
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By Melinda J. Hill, CFCS, CFLE
Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
OSU Extension, Wayne County

  Warm days in October have lengthened our fall produce season by a couple of weeks for everyone to enjoy, but we all know that our fall harvest will soon be over when we have a killing frost.  The pumpkins and squash along with apples and cider bring fall aromas from the kitchen.  I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a couple of new things to add to our family meals and these fall fruits and vegetables are wonderful additions.  As you look for recipes, try to find those that have low fat ingredients and use methods of preparation that roast, bake, grill or microwave to limit the necessity of adding fat like breading and frying.  Here’s a recipe I’m going to try from the University of Illinois Extension, to give a little variety to weekend breakfast with the family or snack/dessert to take to the next family gathering.  Hope you will try them too! 
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I’ve been painting chickens on the mural in Buggy Barn at Lehman’s. Because of this I’ve been spending more time than usual thinking about chickens.  In order to paint them realistically I have been thinking of how they move, how they interact, how they sit and how they express themselves. Anyone who has had chickens knows they express themselves quite well and often times in amusing ways.  Being very social birds, they let their personalities be known and all those little sayings, ’she cackles like a hen’, ’she’s a mother hen’, or ‘he’s hen pecked’ came to me as I painted.   One hen I painted in particular brought back memories of our laying flock and the noise that came from those hens each day when they were laying.  The hen I painted is sitting in her laying box and has that bugged eyed look hens get just before they lay.  I can’t say I blame her!

It wasn’t until I had my own flock that I discovered the hens would lay about the same time each day.  And while they were laying they make a certain chatter that seemed to build until the noise was quite loud, even deafening at times.  And I have to admit it did kind of remind me of a group of woman gathered with everyone talking excitedly all at once.  
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