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Author to sign book on John F. Seiberling

AKRON — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host author Daniel Nelson at book signings from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 during Deck The Hall.

Nelson will sign “A Passion for the Land,” his new biography about the late John F. Seiberling.

Based largely upon unpublished correspondence and other previously unused materials, this is the only biography of Seiberling (1918-2008), the grandson of F.A. and Gertrude Seiberling, founders of Stan Hywet Hall. Seiberling was born and grew up on the estate, which overlooks the Cuyahoga Valley.

As a congressman from Akron, Seiberling became a leader in the conservation movement and was instrumental in the creation of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Nelson is emeritus professor of history at the University of Akron and former director of the University of Akron Press. He has written many books, including “Northern Landscapes: The Struggle for Wilderness Alaska and American Rubber Workers & Organized Labor, 1900-1941.”

“A Passion for the Land” can be purchased in the museum store.

Youngstowner’s recipe featured in cookbook

DELAWARE, Ohio — “Farmhouse Kitchen,” a hand-illustrated 224-page book, features comfort foods, cozy soups and fresh-baked breads.

Gooseberry Patch invites customers to share their tried and true family recipes for possible publication in the company’s community-style cookbooks at www.gooseberrypatch.com. Each recipe tells a story with ingredients and family memories.

JoAnne Fajack of Youngstown is one of those whose original recipe, Poor Man’s Meal, was published in “Farmhouse Kitchen.”

Gooseberry Patch cookbooks can be found at numerous retailers throughout the United States as well as on the company Web site, www.gooseberrypatch.com.

nation

Palin confirms tension with McCain aides

NEW YORK (AP) — The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family. In “Going Rogue,” Palin confirms reports of tension between her aides and those of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain. The vice presidential candidate confirms that she had wanted to speak on election night but was denied the chance and says she was kept “bottled up” from reporters during the campaign.

Palin also writes harshly of CBS anchor Katie Couric, whom she describes as “badgering” and biased. Palin’s series of interviews with Couric were widely regarded as disastrous, leaving the impression of an ill-informed candidate who was unsuited for the job.