The page is updated every Monday. The Daily Record is a subsidiary of Dix Communications. Dick and Jo Harvey, and their dog Sissy, stand with a portion of their handcrafted Christmas display in front of their home at 6939 Nonpariel Road, Wooster. In addition to nine wooden reindeer pulling a sleigh, the Harveys' creations include several toy soldiers that line the driveway and a trio of angels. Most families enjoy decorating their homes for the holidays.
Some local families enjoy it more than most.
Apparently, hers is a widespread sentiment. Jerry Klingerman, director of communications and marketing at Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative, estimated that holiday lighting increases demand at the power company by 1.2 megawatts during the months of November and December. The power company doesn't take a position on holiday lighting, he said. Besides being found in ambulances, the small units that look like a lunch box can also be found in police cruisers and commercial airliners. And now defibrillators can be found in local grocery stores.