Robbery in Flint Highlights Challenges of Crime and Secrecy
A visitor recounts a night in Flint with a blind friend Jody who was robbed of $120 and a braille slate. The tale touches on crime’s impact on daily life, disability access, and trust in a tough inner city, including neighborly reactions and a dramatic story of an elderly judo-instructing mother.
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Flint
Mich
Jody
Massachusetts
Irene
Cows Join Fitness Push with Jogging Program
New York AP reports Wallaces Farmer describes a jogging scheme for dairy cows by US Dairy Association researchers. A mechanical treadmill and moving tailgates guide cows in a fenced ring to promote fitness, despite a few uncooperative animals.
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New York
America
Wallaces Farmer
United States Dairy Association
USDA
Farm Magazine
OSU Gingham Gallop Event Planned at Ohio Union
Nancy Bigler a freshman at Ohio State University serves on the Farm Bureau youth recreation committee for the gingham gallop at the Ohio Union Ballrooms in Columbus. The recreation clinic is set for April 15 at 12 30 p.m with dancing from 7 30 to 11 p.m.
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Nancy Bigler
Columbia Station
Ohio State University
Farm Bureau
Ohio Union
Columbus
Lorain County Dairy Princess Crown Race Draws Four Contestants
Four area dairy farm backed entrants compete for the Lorain County Dairy Princess Crown at the 43rd annual Dairymen banquet on April 8 at Firelands High School. Contestants Terri Reinders Denise Hill Patty Lupinski and Mary Jo Bockmore are listed with sponsors and home addresses. Reservations for the banquet are due by Friday with tickets sold by local dairy officials and at the Extension Office. The event will feature humorist Dr George Walter and entertainment by the Sweet Adelines followed by square dancing.
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Lorain County
Firelands High School
Terri Reinders
Denise Hill
Patty Lupinski
Mary Jo Bockmore
Terri
Richard Reinders
Route 301
LaGrange
Keystone High School
Denise
Willard Hill
South Lake St
South Amherst
South Amherst High School
Lorain County Community College
Ripton Elevator Association
Patty
Frank Lupinski
Whitehead Rd
Farmers Co-op Supply Co
Mary Jo
David
Jim McConnell
Paul Dammeyer
Wellington
Dairy Herd Improvement Association Board
Telegraph Rd
George Walter
Appleton
Wis
Adelines
USDA weighs looser rules on milk imports from FMD countries
The USDA proposes easing limits on importing milk and dairy products from nations with foot and mouth disease. A 198 F and 2.5 second heat treatment would be required, with casein products allowed after four days in bonded storage. Current rules cap imports of fresh milk and restrict distribution of certain dairy items. Public input is due by February 13 to APHIS.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Animal and Health Inspection Service
United States
North American
Europe
Area 4-H clubs announce spring activities and elections
Avon Stitcherettes join Cancer Society drive April 14 15 16 with officers Susan Morahan president Mary Beth Urig vice president and others serving in roles. Four Seasons 4-H Club formerly Huntington Highlighters plans officer election April 4 at Ward Hall Huntington. Avon Pioneers elect Greg Nagel president with Urig Novotny Morahan and others as officers and health safety leaders. Henrietta 4-H Clovers meet Amherst Fabrice Shop to buy fabric tonight and a sewing project. Stems and Fluffs plan fundraisers car wash bake sale next meeting April 12 7 p.m. and Rex.
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Avon Stitcherettes
Cancer Society
Susan Morahan
Mary Beth Urig
Laura Mitchell
Gwen Nagy
Rita Godlewski
Lynette Mitchell
Angel Novotny
Larrynn Allen
C.H. Bliss
Detroit
Huntington Highlighters
Ward Hall
Huntington
Linda
Sandy McMillan
Glenn Dunn
Cindy Moffit
Ronald L. Mardis
Rt. 58
South
Wellington
Harold Mohrman
Greg Nagel
Avon Pioneers
Susan Morahn
Brenda Butcher
Carrie McMullen
Larrynn
Lee Allen
Kevin Kelley
David Morahan
Larry Mitchell
H. Donald Nagel
Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center
Wooster
Amherst Fabrice
Elyria
Women’s mini safety course on farm machinery
A tractor and farm machinery safety course for women will be offered at Lorain County Vocational School in Oberlin on April 5. Registration starts at 9 30 a m with sessions on farm safety, tractor parts, operation and maintenance, PPE, and farm safety legislation. Lunch by the senior food class, program to 3 p.m. Reservations to Barbara Gilbert at 42670 Telegraph Rd. Cost is 3 50.
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Lorain County Vocational School
Oberlin
Barbara Gilbert
Extension Home Economist
Telegraph Rd
Case tractors offered at LaGrange Tractor Sales
Local dealer LaGrange Tractor Sales on Route 301 promotes Case garden and yard tractors designed for home, business, and farm use. It emphasizes hydraulic drive, matched power trains, safe operation, and year round service with test drives and showroom hours listed.
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LaGrange
Route 301
Ralph Rahrig
LaGrange Tractor Sales
Clinic for Horsemen Planned in Medina
A practical horsemanship clinic for general horsemen will be held in Medina on April 6 and April 8 open to the public. Dr. R Kline from Ohio State University will discuss unsoundness of horses. The April 8 session at 10 a.m. at the Medina County Community Center will cover western and English show classes and proper showing procedures with a 50 cent door fee.
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Medina
Medina Vocational School
West Liberty St
R. Kline
Ohio State University
Medina County Community Center
Smith Rd
Medina Fairgrounds
Lorain County Dairy Boosters Form Statewide Ties
A new Lorain County group, the Lorain County Buckeye Dairy Boosters, joins the Ohio Buckeye Dairy Boosters statewide network to promote dairy products. About 150 members statewide. advisor Miss Walkden, Lorain County Dairy Princess and Ohio Holstein Queen. Officers: Madge Ahahazi chair, Florence Parsons vice chair, Kathy Gordon secretary treasurer. Membership open to men and women.
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Lorain County
Lorain
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