The last leg of the Alaska trip - through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
Helen and I are glad we opted to follow U.S. Route 2 all the way from Montana to the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. From there we stayed on Route 23 to the Ohio border at Toledo. There were lots of interesting places to visit, including hundreds of lakes. My favorite was Lake Superior, especially the Pictured Rocks National Seashore. A combination of clear blue-green water, brightly colored rocks...
There is still time to enroll at Kent State Tuscarawas
As the first day of classes quickly approaches, Kent State University at Tuscarawas is busy enhancing student services, broadening campus life opportunities and enrolling new students. Admissions for new students will be accepted throughout the month of August, said Laurie Donley, director of enrollment and student services. This is a time when adult students are thinking about college to...
John Sloanes legacy of public service
As work begins on the restoration of the home of one of Woosters most prominent citizens, John Sloanes legacy of public service lives on. Born in York, Pa. in 1779, Sloane moved to Ohio as a youth, settling first in Jefferson County and later in Columbiana County where he completed his preparatory studies. In his 1878 book, A History of Wayne County, preeminent 19th century historian Ben...
Schonauer wins Dairy Showmanships Supreme Showmanship despite broken arm
When it comes down to winning a showmanship contest at the Holmes County Fair, no matter what the animal, contestants must remain poised at all times, show confidence and know the rules of showmanship. But above all, they must have a good time. That is the lesson judge Bonnie Ayers wanted to pass along during the Dairy Showmanship portion of the fair, and after listening to her describe the top...
Llots to llook at in fairs llama show
While the llama competition at the Holmes County Fair is fairly new, and is not as well populated as the steer and swine shows, it continues to gain popularity, and so it was on Friday, August 12 in the llama show barn, that a good-sized crowd watched a number of area 4-H youth showcase the llamas they have been working with diligently the past few months. Blessed with a mind of their own and...08\16 Time to get ready for fall
Time to get ready for fall It is hard to believe that in just a few weeks the early fall hunting seasons come in. September First marks the opening day of squirrel, goose, some of the ducks, Michigan grouse, and my favorite, dove season. This summer has just flown by. I remember back in April I made a promise to myself to cut back on dog trialing so I could spend some time at the activities that...
082211 Commissioners honor Roy Bates
Summary: The Wayne County Commissioners have set aside August 13, 2011 as Roy Bates Celebration Day. As the final preparations were being made for the celebration of the remarkable life of a very special man, the Wayne County Commissioners issued a proclamation during their August 10 meeting setting aside August 13, 2011 as Roy Bates Celebration Day. On hand to hear the commissioners...
The last leg of the Alaska trip - through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
The last leg of the Alaska trip – through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Bruce Glick writes mainly about the birds but the last three months he has been traveling in Alaska. Check out the latest in the Gone Birding column Helen and I are glad we opted to follow U.S. Rt. 2 all the way from Montana to the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. From there we stayed on Rt. 23 to the Ohio...