THE MAGAZINE FOR COOPERATIVE MEMBERS
VOLUME 73 • NUMBER 9
(ISSN 0047-486X, USPS 316-240)
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                                        2 0 1 9 | sept 20 Seven must-see
    stops on Hwy. 11
Headed down the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway this fall? Don’t leave home without our 12-page guide to the best roadside attractions.
4 CO-OP NEWS
Updates from your cooperative
6 AGENDA
Learn how a battery storage system can help manage household energy use.
10 DIALOGUE
Recovery without stigma
Overcoming addiction can be a painful process, but the road to sobriety is easier thanks to organizations like The Courage Center.
12 ENERGY Q&A
Insulate for comfort and savings
Stay comfortable year-round and enjoy lower energy bills when you upgrade attic and wall insulation.
14 SMART CHOICE
Cool for school
A new school year means loading up on the latest and greatest tech products. Here’s what you need to conquer the classroom this fall.
16 STORIES
Making music
Berkeley Electric Cooperative member Arthur England has a knack for making sweet-sounding guitars from almost anything, including Krispy Kreme doughnut boxes.
18 RECIPE
Indian cooking at home
Enjoy the exotic flflavors of Indian cuisine with four of Chef Belinda Smith-Sullivan’s favorite dishes.
42 MARKETPLACE
44 CALENDAR
46 HUMOR ME
What happens in Vegas stays on Earth Humor columnist Jan A. Igoe isn’t one for conspiracy theories, unless they involve Area 51.
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Hit the road
Must-see attractions on the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway
Fall is the perfect time for a family road trip down Hwy. 11, also known as the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway. Illustration by Ralph Butler.
  SC RECIPE
Indian cuisine at home HUMOR ME
Space invaders in Vegas
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   FALL & WINTER TRAVEL ISSUE
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SEPTEMBER 2019