Monthly Archives: September 2012
Every pencil should have an eraser
Plugging along in this ultra-technologically advanced world of ours sometimes just makes a fellow long for a newly-sharpened yellow pencil with a fresh eraser....
Research finds food that fights cancer in humans
Recent food-based research has discovered fruits and vegetables contain natural cancer-fighting capabilities when consumed appropriately.
Is there anything we can do about the weather?
By: TOM DOWNING
The activities at steam and engine shows take place primarily outside and so are greatly subject to weather conditions. Some might argue...
Pasture walks give you great ideas
We have had great attendance throughout the summer for the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council pasture walks. The grazing council wants to make sure that...
Beginning farmers receive $500,000
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The U. S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a $561,000 grant for KyFarmStart, its comprehensive...
Thank God, during difficult times, we have Blessed Assurance
Columnist says goodbye to his wife of 53 years.
Richard Best and the very best vehicle collection
Two or three weeks ago I attended the Best truck show for the first time. Although the annual event could certainly qualify as the...
Making weight: What items do you really need?
A pound of cotton socks weights the same as a pound of sharp knife. You need to pare down your duffle so what do...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Sept. 27, 2012:
ANDOVER, Ohio -- Pymatuning Valley FFA members participated Sept. 16 in Adopt-A-Highway, cleaning garbage from Route 6. The chapter does this twice a year.The...
Tech talk and Siri
I would like to thank modern technology for that awkward moment when I was conducting very important business and Brick House piped out of...
