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Monthly Archives: August 2006

(Editor's note: I wrote this column in July 2003. Re-reading it this week, it seemed like an appropriate piece to reprint.

Summer is nodding, on its way out. Last week, there were mornings that carried the chill of an early fall.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to begin a nationwide study to monitor air emissions from selected farms starting this winter.

It seems it's always August before my brother Tom and I make our almost-annual visit to Mill Creek Park.

Where's Internet privacy when you need it? Forget about snoops grabbing my credit card numbers or reading my e-mails.

MILLERSBURG, Ohio - Holmes County 4-H and FFA members were rewarded for their efforts during the year as the Junior Fair livestock sale was held.

ASHLAND, Ohio - Ashland County Farm Bureau recognized members for their efforts during the program year and determined policies for the coming year during the farm group's annual meeting at Maple Grove Church.

WASHINGTON - The National Corn Growers Association and the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition are teaming up to provide a tool that allows flex fuel vehicle (FFV) owners to pinpoint gas stations that sell E85 simply by entering a ZIP code or location.

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - For the third consecutive year, all grand and reserve grand champion livestock exhibits at the 2006 Ohio State fair were confirmed free of illegal drugs.

BURTON, Ohio - It has been a long, hot summer and the inside of your horse barn has probably been even hotter.