Monthly Archives: July 2006
Pulling together
BURTON, Ohio - Joe Knautz's friends used to hang out in his backyard a lot. The group liked to exchange stories, tell jokes and even offer each other advice once in awhile.
OSU programs look for solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio State University is tackling some of society's biggest issues through a $100 million investment in 10 high-impact programs at the university.
Harrison County Fair
CADIZ, Ohio - Eight champion animals crossed the auction block July 14 at the Harrison County Fair livestock sale.
Book captures one soaring life
When I opened the package, I had no idea what the big, hardcover book was or who it came from. Bobo's Flying Circus? And then I looked below the title and saw the subtitle: "Autobiography of Gilbert Russell Evans.
Farming: One of life’s great struggles
Lately, I have found myself wondering what ever became of baseball great Gaylord Perry. The impressive major league baseball pitcher, who boasts a Cy Young award in both the American and National leagues, became famous years ago for quitting baseball to go into farming.
Considering taxes, trade and biofuels
Outside of accuracy, honesty and tight prose, the rules established (way back in May 1993) for these 700-word weekly adventures were few.
Quick, where are your livestock now?
Where are your livestock now? You are probably wondering what kind of question is that. Of course, we hope they're still in the field we put them into last.
Planning family future full of pitfalls
Planning is one of the most critical functions of management. Planning decisions can range from the short term of addressing the everyday "fires" of the farm business to long-range planning for retirement, transition and estate planning.
Picking The Right Pick
The doctor took one look at Dad's leg and said we should get to the hospital. The angriest looking leg I've seen, his right calf was swollen twice its normal size, feverish, bright red like a bad burn from foot to knee.
Fear and loathing in the loss of a cell phone
Last week I suffered a grievous personal loss of a very dear friend. It was sudden and unexpected and although valiant lifesaving efforts were undertaken, all attempts to revive were ultimately unsuccessful.