Yearly Archives: 2012
Bats mean more to us and the economy than you might think
Bats are hard at work around the world, fulfilling tasks that are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies. Many of the more than 1,200 bat species are insectivorous.
The progression of automobiles, drivers and life
Any of us who drives a motor vehicle, and that includes probably almost everyone over the age of 16, has at one time or another complained about rude and thoughtless drivers.
A blank white square
The other day I looked at our family calendar and saw nothing but a blank white square. It scared the heck out of me.
Crude oil and crude politics
Like the weather, everyone complains about how slanderous politics has become but no one ever does anything about it.
Reports of increase in fur prices are encouraging
Area trappers may be looking at a decent paycheck for a change. It's been several years since raw fur prices have rewarded those dedicated outdoorsmen who work the steel for anything other than the sheer joy of being out there, but reports of rising prices are encouraging.
Teachers may be real people after all
There is no other relationship quite like those of teacher-student, and the shadow of some of those connections follow the student for a very long walk in to adulthood.
Stronger corn? Take it off steroids, make it all female, researcher says
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A Purdue University researcher has taken corn off steroids and found that the results might lead to improvements in that and other crops.
LETTER: Ohio farmers don’t need more government assistance
The government pays thousands of people to "help" the farmer. Just how do these government organizations help us farmers?
LETTER: Coming election will determine fate of this country
The United States government borrows trillions of dollars from China, which will some day need to be paid back by our children or grandchildren, with interest.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 2, 2012:
DAMASCUS, Ohio --The Circle 62 4-H Club elected officers at their meeting Jan. 14. The president is Joey Hollback; vice president is James Kataro;...
