Debating the merits of Issue 2
With Election Day just weeks away, hundreds of voters recently gathered at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center to learn more about Issue 2 from attorneys Robert Tscholl, who represents public sector employers in union contract negotiations, and Joe Hegedus, who represents the Ohio Patrolmans Benevolent Association. Hosted by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Coalition for the...
Patience - a virtue birthed from trials
Weve all heard someone we know described as having, the patience of Job. But considering all the other circumstances Job endured, Im not so sure aspiring to his patience level is quite what I want. Patience, according to Ben Franklin is a virtue. George Savile said, A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else, and Ralph Waldo Emerson informed us that Natures...
NARFE chapter holds meeting
NARFE, Wayne County Chapter 2218, met Oct. 13 at Ryans Steak House in Wooster. Speaker for the meeting was attorney Jim Lanham of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston law firm. He spoke to the members about nursing home care, Medicaid eligibility, long-term care insurance, wills and trusts. A question and answer period followed his presentation. During the brief business meeting, members...
Trying out the Creston to Rittman Trail while birding
Having heard good things about this Wayne County trail, I decided it was time to try it out. On the way north from Millersburg, a stop at Prairie Lane yielded many, many American Coots - at least 550. All of them were busily feeding, most likely building up energy for the next leg of their fall flight south. A few Mallards were also present but no other ducks that I could see. In Creston, there...
Reduce risk linked to fresh produce
Ive read about the deaths associated with tainted cantaloupe. How are you supposed to protect yourself against that kind of contamination? Youve identified a problem that has concerned food safety experts for years. Standard guidance includes the advice to cook thoroughly to kill any pathogens that may be lurking in food - but what happens when youre eating foods, such as fresh...
Finally getting to do some good stuff this fall
The dove hunting hasnt improved, so I am giving up for this year. The lake has been muddy for a month where I like to perch fish, so I am pulling the boat for this season. Normally not getting to participate in my favorite outdoor activities would be enough to put me in a foul mood, and I would pout for awhile (some of us never grow up). The truth is I am in pretty good humor, and its not...
I have old days and good days all the time
On the news this morning the anchor man was reporting that cursive writing was beginning to phase out of the standard curriculum, if it hasnt already. The states of Indiana and Hawaii have indeed dropped cursive writing. Many other states, many other schools; cursive writing is taught but considered an elective course of practice not a class of study. So here I am, just celebrated a...
Early lighting devices
Early lighting devices have been a favorite collectible for me and over the years this picture shows a part of my collection. From grease lights to the somewhat modern kerosene lantern, most have now been replaced by electricity but still used in some Amish homes and barns with no electric. Recent auction prices: balance scale in case, $120; nice picture easel, $60; early crock bench, $250;...
Pumpkins are for more than pie
Besides the colorful leaves, pumpkins have to be right up there as one of the top icons of fall. The portly orange fruit seems to be everywhere this time of year. By their sheer numbers, people appear to be in love with pumpkins. Maybe thats because they dont have to rake them like they do the pumpkins leafy fall compatriots. Perhaps the pumpkins versatility is the primary reason for...