OUR MISSION To inform you about your cooperative and its efforts to serve your energy needs; how to use electricity safely and efficiently; and the people who define and enhance the quality of life in communities served by electric co-ops. Whether it's Kwanzaa, Christmas or Hanukkah, Happy Holidays VISIT CO-OPLIVING.COM FEATURES LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 7 A HOME OF THEIR OWN A cooperative member works the details to help secure housing for needy individuals. CAT TALES. Terry Mork says granddaughter Piper Jo, 5, is telling her cat, Reece, a Christmas story. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM 8 A BRIDGE TOO FAR Remembrances from Normandy to Market Garden for a World War II glider pilot. HORSEPLAY. Liza Soza shared this photo of daughter Kalia with her horse, Skittles. 13 SPIRIT OF THE SEASON Santa Claus resides at the North Pole. But he actually lives in Emporia, Va. THIS MONTH'S COVER During a difficult time, the generosity of a few people makes all the difference in the world. Cover photo: Emporia couple gives back to veterans and community. co-opliving.com DEPARTMENTS 2 Viewpoint 4 Training Tracks 4 Mailbag 6 Say Cheese PHOTO BY KAY BRYANT 9 Happenings 10 Holiday Guide 26 Energy Sense 30 Cooperative Kitchen 33 Branching Out 34 Feathered Friends 36 Paw Prints 37 Co-op Principles Please recycle. November-December 2020 | Cooperative Living | 1 34 DAN WALKER'S BEST BITES Our retiring restaurant columnist lists his favorite eateries of the last 13 years.http://www.CO-OPLIVING.COM http://www.co-opliving.com