Opinion
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The forecast calls for rain
We looked ahead to the long range weather forecast, and sighed to see that the auction was going to be held on the only sunny day in the foreseeable future. We had so many chores that needed doing, all chores that could only be done on a rain-free day when…
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Good news for ag-related businesses
David Daniels Ohio Ag Director I wanted to take a minute to update you on some recent, exciting changes in Ohio that could have a big impact on you, your business and your family. The budget signed last week by Gov. John R. Kasich understands and values the critically important…
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Budget invests in key priorities
The state’s two-year operating budget was recently signed into law. We have created a balanced, sustainable budget that invests in Ohio’s top priorities, while making the tax rate more competitive and putting hard-earned money back in the hands of those who earned it. Education. Making significant investments in young Ohioans,…
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Gardening in July
Rain, rain, rain, and more rain! I hope to hoe weeds in the garden tomorrow, but I might have to lay down cardboard so I don’t sink down in the mud. All the tomatoes are blooming and I have picked a few little yellow tomatoes that mysteriously did not make…
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Waste not, want not
Rick Houser The Good Old Days Just the other morning I stepped in to take my morning shower. After running the water until the temperature was to my liking, I stood under the shower head for a good while when it occurred to me: I am on a public water…
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Letter to Constitution, Bill of Rights
Jarrod Weiss Guest Columnist Dear Constitution and Bill of Rights, OK, first I have to say I’m a huge fan; I have been since I was a teenager. I carry around all your greatest hits with me in a little pocket guide and I love showing you off to my…
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A toad in the house
We do realize that we are not getting any younger, and even though I love climbing the steep loft steps every night, I know that, in time, it would be a good idea to sleep in a more elderly friendly fashion. At first we thought that we would add a…
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It’s that toothy time of year again
It is with a somber mind that I approach Shark Week this year. While I typically anticipate it gleefully, there have been so many shark attacks of late it’s difficult to be really excited about this celebrating of all things shark when the toothy predators are the very thing drumming…
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A close eye on the third hive
It is early evening, but the laundry is not quite dry on the line, so I decide to go out to the bee yard, just for a visit. I am feeling lazy. It has been a long farm day, so rather than stroll slowly down the back of the row…
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Gloria attends a funeral
Gloria Yoder recently attended the funeral of a friend in Missouri. Hello. Greetings to each of you. Is life meant to be fair? There are times when I can’t help but ask that question. At the moment, myself, my husband Daniel, Julia and Austin are traveling to Jamesport, M.O. for…
