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National emerging talent to sing in Holmes County

One of Nashville’s new rising stars will make a trio of appearances in Holmes County, June 4-6. Bronson Bush, an extremely gifted 14-year-old country and Southern gospel singer will perform a free concert beginning at 6 p.m. on June 4, on the square in Berlin. The concert is free, and while seating is available, patrons are asked to bring their lawn chairs, as space may be at a premium. Bronson...

What defines me

I seem to be going through some changes these days. Call it a mid-life crisis, but it has made me ponder what defines me. It’s an odd place to be—in the midst of middle age, wondering who I am and how the world sees me. And how I see myself. When I was younger, I was Patty. Yes, I grew up as Patty. My mom always called me Trish, but the rest of the world called me Patty. Then I met Mike in...

Paper Social Security checks will soon be retired

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that the government is about to do away with paper Social Security checks and make direct deposit mandatory. Is this true? I’ve always liked getting my retirement checks in the mail. Besides, I don’t have a bank account for direct deposit. What can you tell me? Concerned Senior Dear Concerned, It is true! Paper Social Security checks will soon be completely...

How to fertilize annual flowers

Color beds provide the most brilliant and eye-catching areas of a landscape. When properly planted and maintained, they add focus and great appeal to the property. But poorly performing beds are a noticeable eyesore. Understanding how to select, plant, and maintain annual color will help to make color beds a customer-pleasing attraction rather than a source of complaints. Proper fertilization is...

Your part in the future of outdoor sports

What will hunting and fishing look like 50 years from today? If the current trend continues it could very well be nothing more than a distant memory. There are several reasons for this. A lot of people believe that we run about 10 to 30 years behind Western Europe in our politics, and our lifestyles. There are some statistics to back this up, but there are also some stark differences. Their laws...

Child support orders can be modified

Q: I’ve just lost my job, but I owe child support. Can I get my support obligation reduced? A: You may be able to have your support obligation modified, either by asking your Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) for an administrative review or by going to court to ask that your support order be modified. Whether you ask for a CSEA review or go to court to request a modification, there is no...

The Purple Gallinule invasion of May 2010

When birders think of a Purple Gallinule, they probably conjure up images of extreme south Florida, deep in the Everglades. These beautiful birds are not even common there. Finding one in Ohio is extremely rare. Years ago, I accompanied Larry Rosche, a top birder from Kent, to suburban Columbus. A Purple Gallinule had been frequenting the fenced-in backyard of a home on the north side of the...

God loves us, regardless of the messes we make

I’m so disgusted with one of our dogs right now, I can’t think of any other topic to write about. Crazy, I know. But honestly, maybe there is some kind of lesson in this experience. This particular pooch is a beautiful chocolate poodle. His name is Finnigan, often we call him Finn or Finny. He is extremely playful and rather spoiled. And this week, he is in trouble. Finn loves to be outside...

Going and coming, coming and going: It’s time to get moving once again

If asked, these are the top five places in the world I’d like to visit before, well, you know ... before it’s too late: 5. The Galapagos Islands, since it seems almost otherworldly. 4. Liverpool, because of the Beatles. 3. Dublin, since I’m three-quarters Irish and love pubs. 2. Cornwall, because this is a place my lovely wife most wants to see. (I have only the foggiest notion where it...

Fast food for dinner

On the way home from the shop last evening, I was trying to decide what to pick up for supper. I had not given the meal any forethought, whatsoever, and so my empty stomach and my quick-fix dinner mode was steering me toward a drive-thru. My plan was to pick up three taco salads and three chicken sandwiches, something other than foot-longs or pizza. Oh, it sounded so good. It didn’t take long...