Most people do not put a lot of thought into mowing a lawn. You fire up the engine, go to your traditional starting point, then traverse the lawn until the machine has covered every square foot. Then, it goes back to the barn or garage to wait until the next opportunity. We should think of mowing as being more complex […]
Opinion
National Volunteer Week
– Nature’s BestThis week is celebrated in several countries, the United States and Canada being two of those countries. The purpose of this week is to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. In the United States, it is organized by the Points of Light Foundation, and in Canada by Volunteer Canada. Here we celebrate it this week, April 21-27, so […]
Wedding day festivities
Coffee with the County —Ten years ago, on a warm Friday night in July, I laid down in bed, but was too energized to sleep. Just a few hours before, I had practiced walking down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband, surrounded by a great crowd of witnesses, anxious to become a “Mrs.” My bedroom was filled with my supportive bridesmaids, and extended family […]
Letter to the editor
To the editor Several months ago, Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption took a leap of faith and decided to switch from used home washing and dryers to new commercial models. Ark does about 12 loads of wash each day, so every dog and cat has a clean bed every day. With that decision came a fairly large price tag. Ark […]
Election letters
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Ingredients in products change over time
Farms and Gardens —Brand names are important. Sellers love to create a brand that people recognize and come to rely on, trust, and are loyal to. Think of Chevy and Ford, Coke and Pepsi, John Deere and Case IH. Sellers spend millions to build those brands, so when you walk into a store, you can count on what is in that package. In […]
Earth Day 2024 – Tribute to the American farmer
I have the tremendous opportunity to work with some of the greatest employees in the federal government and we have the pleasure to serve and work for the American farmer – the original environmentalist, who cares for the land and our natural resources like no other. On behalf of Indiana Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees, we all are proud to […]
Two hikes and an eclipse—Totality awesome!
– Nature’s BestThis was another busy week, especially with all the hoopla about the eclipse. Saturday, April 6, the Indiana Native Plant Society held a walk open to the public at Edna Spurgeon Woodland Preserve just south of Topeka. It was a beautiful day and participants completely filled the small parking lot at the preserve. We walked a little over an hour, […]
Simple swaps
– Health and WellnessHealthy eating doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, and you don’t need to make drastic changes overnight to improve your diet. Sometimes, the most effective way to cultivate a healthier lifestyle is by making small, manageable swaps in your daily eating habits. One of the easiest swaps you can make is to choose whole grains over refined grains. Opt […]
Nonprofit organizations build a better tomorrow
Coffee with the County —I was a 16-year-old high school junior, and I was handed a white document with a required community service log printed on its front. As a newly-inducted National Honor Society member, this was my first real introduction to volunteer work and the world of non-profit organizations. As an NHS member, I was required to meet the requirement of many hours […]
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