Stories by Contributing Writers

Spring plowing at Roger Shira’s place

Thursday, April 19, 2001 by Contributing Writers

The Central Ohio Draft Horse Association was out in force over the first full weekend in April at Roger Shira’s farm on Cassell Road, south of Fredericktown.

Art created by needles pulling thread

Thursday, April 12, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about the development of artistic expression in women through the use of needle and thread in creating needlecrafts.

Everything centers around tables

Thursday, April 5, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about tables in all their various sizes, shapes, and uses.

Tidy not just a drop in the bucket

Thursday, April 5, 2001 by Contributing Writers

A very special dairy cow in a small frame, Tidy has two 305-day records with over 30,000 pounds of milk, including her 12-6 record of 34,530 pounds of milk, 1,123 pounds of fat and 990 pounds of protein. During that lactation, she racked up her best 365-day record with 40,000 pounds of milk, 1,283 pounds of fat and 1,154 pounds of protein.

Holmes County dairy farmers honored

Thursday, April 5, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Nearly 200 Holmes Count dairy farmers and guests attended the dairy banquet at Walnut Creek March 26 for the annual dairy awards presentations.

Wayne Co. 4-H volunteers recognized

Thursday, March 29, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Miss Ohio 2001 told advisers and other volunteers attending the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet that 4-H taught her life skills and it gave her a career.

Spotlight shines on early lanterns

Thursday, March 22, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Antique columnist Roy Booth recounts the history of the development of portable lanterns from candle to oil to kerosene, from barn to carriage.

Appreciate your washer and dryer

Thursday, March 15, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about the long ago rituals of wash day.

Ashland Dairy Unit honors top herds

Thursday, March 15, 2001 by Contributing Writers

The Ashland County Dairy Service Unit held its annual meeting, and recognized Ayers Farm and GEM Hill Farm as top herds for 2000.

Harvest was a cause for celebration

Thursday, March 8, 2001 by Contributing Writers

Many may be thinking of planting during this season, but columnist Roy Booth is recalling the harvest celebrations of years past and the beginning of the Corn Palace in North Dakota.