Add structure, improve family dynamics
Providing structure in a child’s life is an element that’s been mentioned in previous blogs, but not fully explored. In this blog, I will describe some helpful ways to find a healthy rhythm for your family. Structure provides safety and security for children—it is like a heavy blanket that comforts and soothes.To begin, establish or fine-tune the daily routine. Determine what will fill your...
Fall migration update continues, with raptors, songbirds and shorebirds grabbing the headlines
A lot has been happening in the birding world this month. Red-breasted Nuthatches continue to be reported around the state. What we don't know is whether the birds are all headed on south or if some of them are here for the winter. At least one Pine Siskin was seen last week at an area feeder, and Red Crossbills are another possibility. By the time you read this column, several birding events...
Day two at Wayne County Fair livestock auction
The Show Arena was packed Sept. 13 for day two of the livestock auctions. Market hogs, market beef steers, market dairy steers and carcass steers/heifers were the products being sold by members of the various 4-H and FFA groups around Wayne County. The day started early, with 353 market hogs up for sale with total sales of $289,717. Jason Carrick, of Clothing Warehouse, bought the grand...
Hundreds of animals sold at Wayne County Fair livestock auction
The Show Arena was packed full of potential buyers during both days of the annual livestock auctions held Sept. 12 and 13. The bidding was competitive on the first day for the rabbits, lambs, goats, chicken, geese and turkeys. In total, 18 rabbits, 52 goats, 99 lambs and 120 chickens, geese and turkeys were sold. Tom Stocksdale, fair board director, said that the auction has been a yearly...