Yearly Archives: 2009
2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the...
There is joy in new beginnings
There is joy in new beginnings, no matter how many new year celebrations we might have under our belt. This, for me, has been...
“A consistently dour columnist…”
Come on, you don't want to end this year reading what an aging aggie like me thinks the "Best Stories of 2009" are. Easy...
The silly season is upon us
In NASCAR the so-called "silly season" is that period at the end of the year when teams are realigning. Drivers are going to other...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 31, 2009
BARNESVILLE, Ohio -- The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H club held its monthly meeting Dec. 12 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 31, 2009
WEST SALEM, Ohio -- Northwestern FFA will collect cleaned Christmas trees beginning at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5.
People living at Lea Crest Estates, High...
Vacation with us … Wince
The Ralph Wince family brought Farm and Dairy along to the Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach, N.C. Pictured are (left to right) Chris,...
The Win-win
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...
The gift of remembrance
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...
Uncle Leonard
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...
