Signs to warn drivers of slow farm machinery in Wood County
A rural Ohio village home woman leads a drive for warning signs on roads near Rudolph to alert motorists to slow moving farm equipment. Ohio plans a five sign pilot on US 6 and Ohio 582 with future expansion possible statewide.
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Rudolph, Ohio
Wood County
Linda Mathény
Ohio
Ohio Department of Transportation
U.S. 6
Matheny
Randy Gardner
Highway Department
Gardner
Bowling Green
Tony Allion
ODOT
Rick Plat
State Department of Highway Safety
Linda Matheny
Jerry
Video tapes offer straight talk about your conservation plan
Lorain SWCD offers borrowable conservation video tapes for up to two weeks at mostly no charge. Tapes include topics on conservation compliance, no till, cover crops, and erosion control with use for farmers and landowners. Cost for tapes is 25 dollars and includes booklet and manual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District
Lorain
SWCD
Soil Conservation Service
ICI Agricultural Products
Monsanto Corporation
ICI
USDA
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Remembering a farm crash and a boy’s quiet lessons
A mother recounts a string of farm mishaps during planting season. Her son Orrin fixes broken disks and tar-streaked roads while Dane, a skilled teen, lends a hand and teaches responsibility. A 1966 potato digger accident wounds pride, tears flow, repairs follow, and family bonds deepen.
Lorain 4-H Contest Winners Named at Home Demonstration
The annual inside-The-Home Illustrated Talk and Demonstration Contest honored 19 Lorain County 4-H members. Winners include Emily McConnell Cloverette Cadets first, Carrie Pickworth LaGrange second, with Debra Neidling and Amy Savar receiving honorable mentions. Carrie Rosemark also won Best Food Demonstration and is a state fair participant. Junior and senior teams earned top honors and state fair status, with finalists scheduled to present at the Ohio State Fair on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain County
4-H
Duinin Individueas Comese
Emily McConnell
Cloverette Cadets
Wellington
Carrie Pickworth
LaGrange
Debra Neidling
County Liners
Vermilion
Amy Savar
Rochester
New London
Carrie Rosemark
Silver Dollars
Carrie
Laura Murray
Andrew Henson
Jolly Juniors
Leslie Neiding
Melissa Walter
Grafton
Becky Gordon
LaGrange Sodbusters
Melissa
Becky
Foca
Jennifer Lucas
Polly Gordon
Behnke to discuss lawn care without bagging
Charles Behnke, horticulturist with Lorain County Cooperative Extension Service, will discuss lawn care without bagging mulching and composting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Elyria City Health Dept 202 Chestnut Elyria. The session is open to the public. For more information dial 323-7595.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Behnke
Lorain County Cooperative Extension Service
Elyria City Health
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Midwest
Devel
Basf Corporation
Lorain Swcd
Russia Road
Karl Schneider
Usda-Soil Conservation Service
Fndg
Chronicle-Telegram
Mystery Farm
Wach
Orrin
Dane
The
Production Credit Association
Paul
Thankas
Erik
Ted
Pat Leimbach
Emily Smith
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