Creating a natural love for science with area students
Summary: Summertime may bring a new range of activities for all ages to The Wilderness Center in Wilmot, but students from four counties have enjoyed the centers services for the past nine months. On a cold Sunday afternoon earlier this spring, the students and their families arrived, eager to share snacks, play and showcase their knowledge of science to the public at The Wilderness Center...
ATH: Include locally produced eggs in a healthy diet
Summary: Eggs can be a great choice when cooking healthy meals. They are certainly not just for breakfast. Choosing to include locally produced, pastured eggs can give you added nutrition while supporting a local farmer. With eggs we sometimes think our choices are only fried or scrambled. Eggs can be so much more than breakfast and when properly prepared, they can be a healthy choice at any...5/17/11 East Holmes still discussing superintendent options, levy date not set
SUMMARY: Discussion on both issues to continue, decisions expected within a few weeks The East Holmes Board of Education hopes to resolve two pressing issues involving the school district lead administrator and the time line for a new levy over the next several weeks. The board has yet to name a candidate for retiring Superintendent Joe Wengerd. And while a third levy attempt in November looks...
Marie would be proud
Summary: Fort Laurens held it's second annual "Let Them Eat Cake" event wherein participants learned about the various colonizers of the United States' past through food and drink.Article:"Let them eat cake" is a popular quote attributed to Marie Antoinette, a mistress of French King Louis XVI that lives on today as a way to highlight the way those of privilege cannot relate to those who are...Forage Focus: Grazing management reminders
Plenty of moisture and favorable temperatures is a combination for rapid grass growth. May is generally the month when graziers struggle to manage the spring flush and stay ahead of the growth and seed head development. Here are some management reminders and thoughts related to this early season period. - Manage beginning and ending grass height. In beginning level grazing schools we say to...Plan ahead for the graduation party
The graduation season is upon us and Im sure the list of to-dos is growing. As the list is made, break it down into days or weeks before your event so that you are not so tired that you cant enjoy the party along with your graduate. Involve the whole family, and let them contribute their time and energy to make this event special, whether its planting flowers, running errands, or...
Shisler earns Lions District Governors Association Award
District 13G of the Ohio Lions Clubs, at the District Convention, presented the first ever District Governors Association Award for Leadership and Dedication to Rita Shisler of the Orrville Lions Club. Shisler is an immediate past president of the Orrville Lions, and was president for its charter year, in 2009 and 2010, helping to form the Orrville Lions. She has been appointed as zone chairman...
What I havent been doing
I dont remember a wetter spring. I recall winter weeks when it was too cold to spend much time outside, but I cant recollect a more miserable spring for an outdoorsman. I realize the farmers, excavators, and roofers are suffering a lot more consequences than I am, but I still feel a need to complain. My groundhog rifle is in the safe, unfired so far this year. Worse yet, the boat is still in...
Its in the bags
My motto: a bag for everything and everything in its bag. I love going places and living an active life, but I really dislike excess preparation. However, I like being prepared. Confused yet? Years ago I happened on the bag strategy. Instead of packing a bag for each outing, trip, or activity, I simply keep specialized bags packed. Heres how it works. Since our sons take weekly swim classes,...