Thankful — even if it was in Michigan
About two weeks ago, we had a special occasion to travel to that “school up north,”?as former Ohio State University coach Woody Hayes would call the University of Michigan. That occasion was the senior music recital for grandson Patrick Carter. This recital is a requirement for the bachelor of music degree. Patrick, with the help of his professor, selected the music he wanted to play. He also recruited some of his friends from the School of Music to accompany him for some of the special music. His instrument is the oboe, and he has the talent to get a lot of music out of that oboe. He has a lot of natural music ability plus a commitment to hard work. In many ways, we were lucky over the weekend. For the entire trip we had sunshine and temperatures that approached 70 degrees. Couldn’t ask for anything better. My daughter Jill and son-in-law Kevin, along with Kevin’s father, Dwayne Carter, drove out to Ohio from Bel Air, Md.
» Full StoryVote for Issue 2 just the beginning
A hearty thanks to those who voted for and supported Issue 2 last week. It passed by a large margin with the support of farmers and a large group of consumers.
» Full StoryAre boards out with the wash?
Hanging on the wall in our laundry room at home is a tool or appliance that is not used much anymore. It is a simple tool that doesn’t have any gears, wires, batteries or computer chips.
» Full StoryOhio farmers need a ‘yes’ on Issue 2
On Issue 2, a “Yes” vote is recommended and supported by a host of farm and other organizations across the state of Ohio.
As has been stated many times, this issue will establish standards for livestock care and well being in Ohio.
Issue 2 stands for common sense
If out-of-state animal rights activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States would get legislation passed that impacts agricultural production, they could cost consumers in the United States millions of dollars.
» Full StoryHusking peg was essential tool
Many years ago, there was a very small farm tool widely used this time of the year, and in some groups it is still a popular little tool. It is called a husking peg or pi.
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