Runner pays it forward with an open forum for other runners in the region
Running for miles on end several times a week sounds like a lonesome, miserable sport. When youre a T-County Scamper, you run with a tribe, understanding the highs and lows of long-distance running and training. As J.T Ansel, one of the original Scampers members and creator of the groups pubic Facebook page, shared, Runners are like family. They look out for one another. Its not about how...COLUMN: Here's to an empty fridge and many unstructured days
So the kids are home and the refrigerator is empty. This is not a new story. Welcome to summer. We long for summer and its unstructured days that stretch into evening. Late wake-up calls, bowls of cereal and long days playing out in the yard creating worlds of wonder. I remember sprinkler-filled afternoons and hours spent searching for four-leaf clovers, or making rings and necklaces with...Graphic Publications Inc. closed
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How to make an online memorial for a departed loved one
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about online memorials? My uncle recently passed away and some of the family thought it would be neat to create an online memorial to pay tribute to him, and accommodate the many family and friends who are scattered around the country who couldnt attend his funeral. Grieving Niece Dear Grieving, Its a great idea. Online memorials have become...
Administrations attack on coal power will hurt Ohios economy
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a job-crushing rule that would not only lead to the closure of coal-fired plants in Ohio, it would also decrease Americas global competitiveness. The EPA announced that it would cut carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal plants by almost a third by 2030 compared with 2005 levels. The rule is now subject to public comment and will be...
There are risks to co-signing a loan or a lease
Q: What does it mean to be a co-signer? A: A co-signer is someone who signs a loan or contract, such as a lease, along with another person. By signing one of these documents, the co-signer agrees to be responsible for repaying the loan or fulfilling the contract. Q: What are the reasons to be a cosigner? A: You might decide to be a co-signer to assist someone, often a friend or relative, whose...
Nesting Killdeer a common sight in our area this time of year
By far the most common and easily-encountered member of the plover family is the familiar Killdeer. Not only are they found in a wide variety of habitats, their choices of places to nest often put them in close contact with us. Instead of hiding their nests deep in thick vegetation, Killdeer choose open areas, often with gravel, which may even be on our driveways. If thats the case, Donald and...
To know this man, it helps to know his dad
You know me. Well, you should if youve been reading my work since we opened this playhouse in the spring of 1990 and, now, all these years later, youre still interested in stopping by once a week to share some quality time. Of course, like any habit, there are side effects, intended and accidental. For instance, any reference to any of the following is likely to trigger in you a visceral...
A farmer's soil, a child's dirt
In our country neighborhood, farmers have been driving tractors constantly, working the soil for planting. I enjoy the many earth shades of a farmer's rich soil: the dark, moist brown of a newly plowed field and the lighter shades of broken down richness into a light and rain-ready planted field. I have already spied pop-up sprouts of green, eager for Mother Nature's nourishment.Farmers, who have...