Why do all good shows sound weird when you describe them?
Did you ever notice how many TV shows you cant talk about without sounding slightly crazy or completely idiotic? I have many friends who, when asked about their favorite show on TV, hesitate to say anything. Then they quickly summarize the plotand all of them finish with, When I describe it, it sounds really stupid. But its a fantastic show. I guess I cant blame them, because I...
HCEF College Fair opens doors to many higher education opportunities
Life after high school is a huge step for graduates. While figuring out where to go to school, what career to pursue and other questions related to higher education can be overwhelming, the Holmes County Education Foundation will again provide a great opportunity for students to get a better grasp on their future.The annual Holmes County College Fair will be held Monday, Oct. 20 at West Holmes...
Yutzy hopes for a smooth ride as final 2014 rodeo gets underway
After organizing and pulling off two popular rodeos in Mt. Hope, it would seem that Ryan Yutzy and 8S Rodeo Productions couldnt have anything new up their sleeves. But his last rodeo of the year, scheduled for the weekend of Friday, Oct. 24 at Mt. Hope Sale Barn, will be a two-day event. The rodeo will be indoors and each evening the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dewayne Spaw will perform at...10/16/14 Extension for fair at current site into 2015 gives more time to complete fairgrounds at Harvest Ridge
SUMMARY: Stalled grading project at Harvest Ridge is given new life thanks to revolving line of credit. Projects bottlenecked behind grading, such as water and utilities, can begin once grading is completed. An extension at the current fairgrounds location into 2015 will give the Holmes County Agricultural Society more time to prepare the new fairgrounds at Harvest Ridge. Agricultural society...Those amazing Chimney Swifts
Those amazing Chimney Swifts I had an amazing encounter with Chimney Swifts on the evening of October 15. Bob Guth called and asked if I would count the swifts that evening since he had to attend a meeting. Bob was afraid the swifts might already be gone. In October, Bob is on hand each evening in downtown Goshen at the building next to the Church of the Brethren. A lone chimney there is used by...Holmes library director joins Ohio Library Council in push to restore state funding to '08 levels
The Holmes County District Public Library looks a lot different today than it did six years ago.The library of 2008 had branches in Killbuck, Berlin and Winesburg, and a materials budget adequate to meet the demands of the community. It employed more people, and didn't have to worry as much about replacing bookmobiles or repairs to library buildings.Then, in 2009, the state legislature began...
Fredericksburg merchants say thank you with upcoming event Oct. 18
As the weather gets colder, the Fredericksburg Ruritans are gearing up for another Fredericksburg Merchant Day. This year the event is set for Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gary and Dawna Sands, current Fredericksburg Citizens of the Year, have had a huge part in organizing the event. Its the way the merchants say thank you, Ruritan member Dawna Sands said of Merchant Day. The...
Terms like natural and organic can be misleading for consumers
Terms like natural and organic are showing up more and more often on food labels. While the information is helpful, it can also be misleading unless consumers are aware of the real meaning of the terms and how they affect the food they eat. Just what is organic and is it as meaningful as some people claim it to be? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, organic is...
Dont dwell on the financial mistakes you made in the past
If youve followed along and read my last few columns, Ive shared what Id consider sound financial advice for those in their 20s and 30s. Now its time for some financial wisdom for those in their 40s. This includes me even though I only have a few years remaining in this decade of my life. I believe this decade of a persons financial life is very critical. Those in their 40s, for the...