By DALLAS CHARTON
Contributing Writer
SALEM, Ohio — When perestroika and liberalized policies were leading to economic and political freedoms and the dissolution of the old Soviet Union, it didn’t seem likely these events would create an opportunity years later for a boy growing up in North Canton, Ohio, to participate in the rebirth of the Russian […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Like the fibers that float through the air from their just-spun wardrobe, shawl-draped Butler County Pedalers members anxiously floated from spinning wheel to weaver, talking about their love of wool.
One wears a pure cashmere shawl, hand-made. Another sports a very soft, durable shawl made of silk and mohair — all hand-knit […]
Two changes in federal regulations will affect medicated feeds, including milk replacer, beginning early next year.
Honorable mention: Sharon Sweda, Huron, Ohio
Jacob slumped as Katherine cleared the table around him. Sensing he’d skip choir rehearsal, she chose to pray, rather than argue.
The foreclosure notice had changed everything at the farm and Jacob became more withdrawn as the deadline approached.
“Where’s Jacob?” Pastor Thomas inquired. Rumors circulated that Jacob was angry at […]
Winner: Alejandro Villalva, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army Reserve, 42, San Antonio, TX
Richard sat silently, transfixed, his entire attention riveted to the photo that he found in the illustrated book of the Vietnam War which his grandson had just given him as a Christmas gift.
The photo was a hauntingly brutal depiction of young men in […]
Third place: Maryann Lepovsky, 65, of Lucinda, Pa.
All the lights were out in town except for the bright orange Rexall sign on the corner drugstore. The soft snow as falling onto the frozen ground covering the grass and trees with a layer of fine angel hair. The date was Dec. 23, 1966. The peace and […]
Second place: Mark Llewellyn, of New Castle, Pa.
Doreen’s eyes, glassy in this state of reverie, wandered from one hand to the other. Arthritis found refuge in the aging joints long ago, and her knobby knuckles were testament to a life rife with farm work and household chores.
Once the farm had been dutifully handed down to […]
Tyler Moff
Berlin Center, Ohio
Age:10
I was out doing chores. It was Christmas Eve. I did all my chores but I forgot one. This chore that I forgot led to a nice, hilarious Christmas-haying the cows.
I went inside and got ready for bed, wondering what would be under the tree tomorrow. I was so anxious I played […]
Honorable mention: Veronica Easterday, 14, of North Bloomfield
Beep! Beep! Beep! Santa lazily covered his head with his pillow trying to block out the disturbing beeps of his alarm clock. Subconsciously, pushing the snooze button, he snuggled into his warm electric blanket, “Just five more minutes.” Fifteen minutes passed and the alarm didn’t beep. An […]
Abigail Langmeyer
Age: 7
Cortland, Ohio
There was a little girl named Jane who lived on a farm in Texas. She wanted a cat for Christmas, but her Mom and Dad said “no.”
Jane said this cat will be my friend and help me with my chores. Maybe Santa will bring if to your said Mom and Dad.
On Christmas […]
