The boys are here: Let's have a party!
For the last two months, our nowhere-near-identical twin grandchildren – 3-year-old boys – all boys – along with their mother have been our houseguests while their dad tended to his job in Cleveland and a new house under construction. All good and stressful things really do come to an end. This week, the boys – Ben and Brendan – and their parents moved into their new house, big enough...6/25/12 Petition looks like only avenue for repeal of license plate fee
SUMMARY: Attempt to put Millersburg license plate tax on ballot fails due to technical error A referendum to repeal a license plate tax wont appear on the November ballot due to a technical error. A referendum petition circulated by five Millersburg residents to repeal a $15 fee attached to license plate renewals was found to be invalid due to a filing error, according to Millersburg...6/25/12 Fairgrounds purchase a go
SUMMARY: $500,000 Clean Ohio grant will go to purchase of new fair site The promise of a new beginning for the Holmes County fairgrounds became a reality Monday June 25 with the flick of a pen. The Holmes County Commissioners signed off on an Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) Clean Ohio grant that awards a total cash amount of $559,437.90 to the Holmes County Park District. The grant will...Shreve Homecoming brings entertianment to the streets July 13,14
Summary: July 13-14 will mark the annual Shreve Homecoming. Tractor pulls, live entertainment, and good food will highlight the weekend. Celebrating freedom for the Shreve Locals is something of important value. So for one weekend in July, thats just what they will be doing. On Friday, July 13, and Saturday July 14, the streets of Shreve will transform into a carnival with parades, tractor...Dreaming of a new playground at Dover South School
Summary: The playground at Dover South School is beginning to show its age. A group of staff members and parents have formed a committee to make a new playground a reality. Playgrounds are meant for fun and when wear and tear becomes an issue sometimes the equipment can actually be a safety hazard. Such is the case for some of the equipment at Dovers South School. A committee that includes...Bridging the gap between rural farmers and urban consumers made for great fun during Ag in the City
Summary: Rural agriculture came to visit urban residents as Ag in the City took over Tuscora Park for a hands-on opportunity for children and adults to learn more about the important roles agriculture play in our everyday lives. Agriculture may employ just under 2% of American workers, but 100% of U.S. citizens depend on it for their very existence. The cotton t-shirt you wear? Thank the...Relationships: To change or not to change?
Summary: How do you know when youve asked your partner to make too many changes to make you happy? In a relationship, at what point does compromise become sacrificing your values, beliefs and interests? Not just marriage, but dating relationships and friendships as well? Is there an invisible line, or does every couple draw their own? Im not exactly sure of the answers, but I know we all...Dream League is a dream come true for sports fans with special needs
Summary: Baseball is everyones favorite summer game. Whether you are watching, playing or coaching, memories that last a lifetime are created. The Barrs Mills Church of God invites individuals of all ages to participate in their Dream League which begins next month. The simple goal of providing individuals with special needs an opportunity to play baseball is all that is needed to motivate the...Benton to Craigslist - a summary of deals (COLUMN)
In thinking back over the last few weeks and months, Ive decided to compile a list. Not just any list, mind you, but a list of savings. A record of where Ive made a deal and where Ive blown it big, places Ive found incredible freebies, and where I simply tanked it. In finding the good deal, we sometimes stumble onto even better ones. Sometimes we spend more money than we planned...