T H E C O F F E Y B L O GBy Ron Coffey |
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______SPAGHETTI SUPPER RESCHEDULED
The Rotary spaghetti supper has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 10 prior to the MHS vs. Madison Plains game. No new tickets are being printed, as the old ones for the original date (Jan. 20) will be honored.
METH ‘SHAKE & BAKE’ VIDEO
With all the recent news about mobile meth labs and making meth in one’s pocket, here’s a video by a law enforcement officer that explains what’s going on and emphasizing the many dangers of this amateur chemistry process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMahrNxX0ug
NEW FACEBOOK REQUIREMENTS
I still haven’t learned all the old requirements, but Facebook continues to make changes. Here’s a story about the latest changes:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/facebook-forces-timeline-tips-hide-230805761.html
WIT & WISDOM
A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code. – Anonymous
42 WEATHER RECORDS SET IN OHIO DURING 2011
With all this rain lately, I’m reminded of the extremely wet year just gone by. A quick google of the subject revealed that many records were set during 2011. Some links are posted below:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/42-weather-records-set-in-ohio-during-past-year-1296515.html
Interactive map:
http://www.nrdc.org/health/extremeweather/default.asp
Extreme highs and lows (all-time):
http://ggweather.com/climate/extremes_us.htm
Severe weather in Ohio (2011 not found). Includes 1974 Xenia tornado and Lake Erie “mystery waves” in 1882 and 1942 that sound like tsunamis:
http://www.ohiohistory.org/etcetera/exhibits/swio/
National Weather Service out of Wilmington, Ohio:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/
Ohio precipitation records from National Weather Service:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/climo/summaries/2011PrecipRecords.php
GREENFIELD ENERGY SOLUTIONS SELECTED FOR PILOT PROJECT!
Congratulations to Sam Bowers and his team at Greenfield Energy Solutions for being selected to take part in a new social marketing strategies project to bring increased energy efficiency to local residents. Following is the text of a news release received Jan. 23 from GES:
Greenfield Energy Solutions (GES) has been chosen as one of only three pilot cities in Ohio to develop new social marketing strategies that will bring increased energy efficiency to local households. GES hopes to bring increased awareness of the many benefits of energy efficiency to Greenfield residents. The organization will also act as a point-organization for homeowners by helping them identify the best ways to upgrade their home. The partnership with GES is part of an Ohio Development of Development program to educate homeowners on energy efficiency options and the incentives available. Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy is overseeing the state-guided program.
Founded in 2011, GES is a local grassroots non-profit organization all volunteer staff is dedicated to maximizing the energy efficiency of Greenfield residences, with a particular focus on low-income housing. GES mission statement: To educate and promote the ideas of saving energy, money and protecting the environment of Greater Greenfield to the citizens of Greenfield.
With the help of OPAE, GES will train four Energy Assessors and a number of Energy Ambassadors who will work one-on-one with Greenfield residents to identify the best ways to make their homes more efficient. Additionally, the Energy Assessors and Energy Ambassadors will be able to help residents understand and choose among the many free and reduced-rate programs already available that target heating, insulation, and other large-scale projects.
"All of us want our homes to be healthy and efficient,” says committee chair of GES Sam Bowers, "and to be able to save money. But it's not always obvious to the average person what the problem is, what needs fixing, or how to do it. This program will empower our community to help themselves and each other," Bowers said. “Not only will we be able to save money on our energy bills but we will also reduce the carbon footprint as well.”
GREENFIELD OFFICES CLOSED JAN. 24-25
Village of Greenfield offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24 and 25, due to inter-office moving. This includes the Water Department office, the tax and finance offices as well as the administrative office. In other words, the entire third floor of the city building.
The offices are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, Jan. 26.
This moving project does NOT affect the second floor, so the County Court and clerk's office will be open for business as usual.
77TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANNED BEER
Tuesday marks 77 years since the first can of beer was produced, according to something I heard on the radio. I googled that statement and found this online: On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer, Krueger Cream Ale, was sold by the Kruger Brewing Company of Richmond, VA.
In honor of that event, here are some beer quotes and a link to a good “beer song” entitled “People are Crazy”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKpQRjj_WbU
Oh, lager beer! It makes good cheer, and proves the poor man's worth; it cools the body through and through, and regulates the health. - Anonymous
An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway
They who drink beer will think beer. - Washington Irving
Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer. - Dave Barry
He was a wise man who invented beer. - Plato
The letters in “Brace Beemer” can be arranged to spell “Embrace Beer”. - Dave Barry (referring to the actor who played the Lone Ranger on radio)
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind. - Humphrey Bogart
Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. - Winston Churchill
Beer is the Danish national drink, and the Danish national weakness is another beer. - Clementine Paddleford
THE KONNEKERS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Larry Chapman has posted a nice piece about the impact of Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker on Greenfield, McClain High School and Ohio University. Our community is indeed fortunate to have produced some outstanding people like Edward Lee McClain and Wilfred Konneker, whose impact will continue to be felt for a long time to come! Included in Larry's article is a listing of the Konneker scholars to date from 1990 through 2011.
Read it here:
http://lechap.com/?p=2926
COSTA CRUISE LINER PIX
Sole Blog Reader sent me this link to some interesting photos of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that wrecked off the coast of Italy. I am no stranger to cruise ship disasters, having been aboard the Universe Explorer in 1996 when a fire ended an Alaskan cruise. I’ve not seen many photos of that vessel, perhaps owing to its relatively remote location. Despite the tragic loss of life in the Italian shipwreck, the photos are not gory and some are quite stunning:
http://cryptome.org/2012-info/costa-concordia/0041.htm
GREATEST SPORTS MOVIES
Rory Ryan weighed in on his favorite sports movies in a recent column in the Highland County Press. When I saw what it was about, I first collected my thoughts about my own favorites to see if there was any harmonic convergence. You might want to do the same before reading Rory’s thoughts (or mine).
http://www.highlandcountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=11355
Rory came up with 50 sports movies! What about mine? In a few minutes, I came up with a baker’s dozen: The Longest Yard (the original), Field of Dreams, Bull Durham, Hoosiers, The Natural, Remember the Titans, Brian’s Song, Bang the Drum Slowly, 61, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Tin Cup, Invictus, Waterboy. I didn’t think to include boxing movies or horse films, which would lengthen the list significantly, or Rudy. Wish I’d remembered Jerry Maguire, or Semi-tough (which Rory culled or overlooked). Still, it was a good exercise and brought back many memories. I think Field of Dreams holds the No. 1 spot in my sports movie hit parade.
NO COUGARS AT THIS HIGH SCHOOL!
Give me a break! Students at a new Utah high school are facing disappointment after their choice for a new school mascot was rejected for one of the strangest reasons possible: Board members deemed it might be seen as offensive to middle-aged women.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/school-t-cougars-because-middle-aged-women-might-161402778.html
BEST PLACES TO RETIRE
...often don’t include home, or a place near your children and grandchildren. Here’s an article giving some practical advice not often served up in those “best places to retire” articles:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/real-best-places-retire-2012-184912471.html
TURING 66 THIS YEAR?
If so, it’s an important year for Baby Boomers. This article explains why:
http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2011/12/12/tips-for-baby-boomers-reaching-retirement-age-in-2012
‘HITLER’ REACTS TO SOPA
This footage from an old movie gets used for a lot of things. One of my favorites last year was Hitler’s reaction to news that the Miami Heat were not going to win the NBA finals . Here the Fuhrer reacts to news about SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act), and actually seems to make some pretty good points:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXo4sGB7zM&feature=share
GAME AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER POSTPONED
Due to the winter storm warning forecast for this part of the state on Friday evening, the McClain vs. Hillsboro basketball game has been postponed. Likewise, the Rotary spaghetti supper has been set aside until a later date. So be safe, stay warm and watch the news media for announcements about the new date(s) for these events.
SPAGHETTI TIME!
As McClain prepares to host Hillsboro in basketball Friday, Jan. 20, so too the Greenfield Rotary Club is preparing to sell tasty spaghetti before the game.
Rotarians and many of their spouses get involved in the fundraiser, serving up yummy spaghetti and sauce, salad and dessert for hungry patrons.
Proceeds from the spaghetti suppers, which take place during football and basketball seasons, help the club to finance local projects for the betterment of the community. Tickets are available from Rotarians or at the door of the McClain Cafetorium.
NEW DIRECTIONS TELETHON
Tuesday, January 24 is the date of the 19th Annual New Directions Telethon. Hours are 7-9 p.m. and the activities will be broadcast on GCTV - Channel 3 and via radio on WVNU - 97.5 FM.
Local talent will be showcased, along with photos of New Directions activities and accounts of how lives have been changed.
During the telethon, donations can be dropped off the MHS TV studio, pledges can be called in to the studio at (937) 981-7731 or donations can be sent to: P.O. Box 26, Greenfield, Ohio 45123.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT FOR 2011
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop presented her annual report to Greenfield Council this week, detailing some of the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months. It’s posted on the Greenfield website if you would like to have a look:
City manager’s report
Greenfield website:
http://www.greenfieldohio.net/
WIKIPEDIA BLACKOUT
I’ve been a fan of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia and much more that people can update themselves (sometimes resulting in inaccurate information), but free nevertheless. Wednesday the site basically blacked itself out in protest of proposed legislation that some say would have dire consequences to a free and open Internet.
I won’t try to explain the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) or the Protect IP Act (PIPA), but if you want to read more about the Wikipedia protest, here’s a link to Wikipedia’s message:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more
VIDEO ADVENTURES
Chris Walker sent me this link with the comment, “OK, some serious meds are needed for this stuff. Some really cool video shots.” It’s called “People Are Awesome (Don’s Version” and it’s amazing. I’m pretty sure I’m not in any of them, but I may have seen Heath Fettro in a kayaking segment!
http://www.youtube.com/v/EEu42L0ufBY%26rel%3d0%26hl%3den_US%26feature%3dplayer_embedded%26version%3d3
THE SLEDDING CROW
Wow! While the crow didn’t make the “People Are Awesome” video, it did take part in an an interesting sledding trip with the aid of a jar lid and a snowy roof:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/32422/sledding%20crow%20in%20russia%20soars%20to%20internet%20stardom/
WIT & WISDOM
Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. - C. S. Lewis
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it. - Colin Powell
You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. - William D. Tammeus
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CALENDAR
When I remodeled the website, I inadvertently misplaced my link to the Greenfield Community Calendar that anyone can update. To put your event on the calendar, just click on the appropriate date and a window will open so you can add information. I’ve added some events for January and February, so take a look and see if yours is on there.
http://www.my.calendars.net/GREENFIELDEVENTS
The Rotary spaghetti supper has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 10 prior to the MHS vs. Madison Plains game. No new tickets are being printed, as the old ones for the original date (Jan. 20) will be honored.
METH ‘SHAKE & BAKE’ VIDEO
With all the recent news about mobile meth labs and making meth in one’s pocket, here’s a video by a law enforcement officer that explains what’s going on and emphasizing the many dangers of this amateur chemistry process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMahrNxX0ug
NEW FACEBOOK REQUIREMENTS
I still haven’t learned all the old requirements, but Facebook continues to make changes. Here’s a story about the latest changes:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/facebook-forces-timeline-tips-hide-230805761.html
WIT & WISDOM
A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code. – Anonymous
42 WEATHER RECORDS SET IN OHIO DURING 2011
With all this rain lately, I’m reminded of the extremely wet year just gone by. A quick google of the subject revealed that many records were set during 2011. Some links are posted below:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/42-weather-records-set-in-ohio-during-past-year-1296515.html
Interactive map:
http://www.nrdc.org/health/extremeweather/default.asp
Extreme highs and lows (all-time):
http://ggweather.com/climate/extremes_us.htm
Severe weather in Ohio (2011 not found). Includes 1974 Xenia tornado and Lake Erie “mystery waves” in 1882 and 1942 that sound like tsunamis:
http://www.ohiohistory.org/etcetera/exhibits/swio/
National Weather Service out of Wilmington, Ohio:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/
Ohio precipitation records from National Weather Service:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/iln/climo/summaries/2011PrecipRecords.php
GREENFIELD ENERGY SOLUTIONS SELECTED FOR PILOT PROJECT!
Congratulations to Sam Bowers and his team at Greenfield Energy Solutions for being selected to take part in a new social marketing strategies project to bring increased energy efficiency to local residents. Following is the text of a news release received Jan. 23 from GES:
Greenfield Energy Solutions (GES) has been chosen as one of only three pilot cities in Ohio to develop new social marketing strategies that will bring increased energy efficiency to local households. GES hopes to bring increased awareness of the many benefits of energy efficiency to Greenfield residents. The organization will also act as a point-organization for homeowners by helping them identify the best ways to upgrade their home. The partnership with GES is part of an Ohio Development of Development program to educate homeowners on energy efficiency options and the incentives available. Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy is overseeing the state-guided program.
Founded in 2011, GES is a local grassroots non-profit organization all volunteer staff is dedicated to maximizing the energy efficiency of Greenfield residences, with a particular focus on low-income housing. GES mission statement: To educate and promote the ideas of saving energy, money and protecting the environment of Greater Greenfield to the citizens of Greenfield.
With the help of OPAE, GES will train four Energy Assessors and a number of Energy Ambassadors who will work one-on-one with Greenfield residents to identify the best ways to make their homes more efficient. Additionally, the Energy Assessors and Energy Ambassadors will be able to help residents understand and choose among the many free and reduced-rate programs already available that target heating, insulation, and other large-scale projects.
"All of us want our homes to be healthy and efficient,” says committee chair of GES Sam Bowers, "and to be able to save money. But it's not always obvious to the average person what the problem is, what needs fixing, or how to do it. This program will empower our community to help themselves and each other," Bowers said. “Not only will we be able to save money on our energy bills but we will also reduce the carbon footprint as well.”
GREENFIELD OFFICES CLOSED JAN. 24-25
Village of Greenfield offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24 and 25, due to inter-office moving. This includes the Water Department office, the tax and finance offices as well as the administrative office. In other words, the entire third floor of the city building.
The offices are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, Jan. 26.
This moving project does NOT affect the second floor, so the County Court and clerk's office will be open for business as usual.
77TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANNED BEER
Tuesday marks 77 years since the first can of beer was produced, according to something I heard on the radio. I googled that statement and found this online: On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer, Krueger Cream Ale, was sold by the Kruger Brewing Company of Richmond, VA.
In honor of that event, here are some beer quotes and a link to a good “beer song” entitled “People are Crazy”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKpQRjj_WbU
Oh, lager beer! It makes good cheer, and proves the poor man's worth; it cools the body through and through, and regulates the health. - Anonymous
An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway
They who drink beer will think beer. - Washington Irving
Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer. - Dave Barry
He was a wise man who invented beer. - Plato
The letters in “Brace Beemer” can be arranged to spell “Embrace Beer”. - Dave Barry (referring to the actor who played the Lone Ranger on radio)
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind. - Humphrey Bogart
Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me. - Winston Churchill
Beer is the Danish national drink, and the Danish national weakness is another beer. - Clementine Paddleford
THE KONNEKERS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Larry Chapman has posted a nice piece about the impact of Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker on Greenfield, McClain High School and Ohio University. Our community is indeed fortunate to have produced some outstanding people like Edward Lee McClain and Wilfred Konneker, whose impact will continue to be felt for a long time to come! Included in Larry's article is a listing of the Konneker scholars to date from 1990 through 2011.
Read it here:
http://lechap.com/?p=2926
COSTA CRUISE LINER PIX
Sole Blog Reader sent me this link to some interesting photos of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that wrecked off the coast of Italy. I am no stranger to cruise ship disasters, having been aboard the Universe Explorer in 1996 when a fire ended an Alaskan cruise. I’ve not seen many photos of that vessel, perhaps owing to its relatively remote location. Despite the tragic loss of life in the Italian shipwreck, the photos are not gory and some are quite stunning:
http://cryptome.org/2012-info/costa-concordia/0041.htm
GREATEST SPORTS MOVIES
Rory Ryan weighed in on his favorite sports movies in a recent column in the Highland County Press. When I saw what it was about, I first collected my thoughts about my own favorites to see if there was any harmonic convergence. You might want to do the same before reading Rory’s thoughts (or mine).
http://www.highlandcountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=11355
Rory came up with 50 sports movies! What about mine? In a few minutes, I came up with a baker’s dozen: The Longest Yard (the original), Field of Dreams, Bull Durham, Hoosiers, The Natural, Remember the Titans, Brian’s Song, Bang the Drum Slowly, 61, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Tin Cup, Invictus, Waterboy. I didn’t think to include boxing movies or horse films, which would lengthen the list significantly, or Rudy. Wish I’d remembered Jerry Maguire, or Semi-tough (which Rory culled or overlooked). Still, it was a good exercise and brought back many memories. I think Field of Dreams holds the No. 1 spot in my sports movie hit parade.
NO COUGARS AT THIS HIGH SCHOOL!
Give me a break! Students at a new Utah high school are facing disappointment after their choice for a new school mascot was rejected for one of the strangest reasons possible: Board members deemed it might be seen as offensive to middle-aged women.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/school-t-cougars-because-middle-aged-women-might-161402778.html
BEST PLACES TO RETIRE
...often don’t include home, or a place near your children and grandchildren. Here’s an article giving some practical advice not often served up in those “best places to retire” articles:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/real-best-places-retire-2012-184912471.html
TURING 66 THIS YEAR?
If so, it’s an important year for Baby Boomers. This article explains why:
http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2011/12/12/tips-for-baby-boomers-reaching-retirement-age-in-2012
‘HITLER’ REACTS TO SOPA
This footage from an old movie gets used for a lot of things. One of my favorites last year was Hitler’s reaction to news that the Miami Heat were not going to win the NBA finals . Here the Fuhrer reacts to news about SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act), and actually seems to make some pretty good points:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvXo4sGB7zM&feature=share
GAME AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER POSTPONED
Due to the winter storm warning forecast for this part of the state on Friday evening, the McClain vs. Hillsboro basketball game has been postponed. Likewise, the Rotary spaghetti supper has been set aside until a later date. So be safe, stay warm and watch the news media for announcements about the new date(s) for these events.
SPAGHETTI TIME!
As McClain prepares to host Hillsboro in basketball Friday, Jan. 20, so too the Greenfield Rotary Club is preparing to sell tasty spaghetti before the game.
Rotarians and many of their spouses get involved in the fundraiser, serving up yummy spaghetti and sauce, salad and dessert for hungry patrons.
Proceeds from the spaghetti suppers, which take place during football and basketball seasons, help the club to finance local projects for the betterment of the community. Tickets are available from Rotarians or at the door of the McClain Cafetorium.
NEW DIRECTIONS TELETHON
Tuesday, January 24 is the date of the 19th Annual New Directions Telethon. Hours are 7-9 p.m. and the activities will be broadcast on GCTV - Channel 3 and via radio on WVNU - 97.5 FM.
Local talent will be showcased, along with photos of New Directions activities and accounts of how lives have been changed.
During the telethon, donations can be dropped off the MHS TV studio, pledges can be called in to the studio at (937) 981-7731 or donations can be sent to: P.O. Box 26, Greenfield, Ohio 45123.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT FOR 2011
Greenfield City Manager Betty Bishop presented her annual report to Greenfield Council this week, detailing some of the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months. It’s posted on the Greenfield website if you would like to have a look:
City manager’s report
Greenfield website:
http://www.greenfieldohio.net/
WIKIPEDIA BLACKOUT
I’ve been a fan of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia and much more that people can update themselves (sometimes resulting in inaccurate information), but free nevertheless. Wednesday the site basically blacked itself out in protest of proposed legislation that some say would have dire consequences to a free and open Internet.
I won’t try to explain the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) or the Protect IP Act (PIPA), but if you want to read more about the Wikipedia protest, here’s a link to Wikipedia’s message:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more
VIDEO ADVENTURES
Chris Walker sent me this link with the comment, “OK, some serious meds are needed for this stuff. Some really cool video shots.” It’s called “People Are Awesome (Don’s Version” and it’s amazing. I’m pretty sure I’m not in any of them, but I may have seen Heath Fettro in a kayaking segment!
http://www.youtube.com/v/EEu42L0ufBY%26rel%3d0%26hl%3den_US%26feature%3dplayer_embedded%26version%3d3
THE SLEDDING CROW
Wow! While the crow didn’t make the “People Are Awesome” video, it did take part in an an interesting sledding trip with the aid of a jar lid and a snowy roof:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/32422/sledding%20crow%20in%20russia%20soars%20to%20internet%20stardom/
WIT & WISDOM
Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. - C. S. Lewis
Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it. - Colin Powell
You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. - William D. Tammeus
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CALENDAR
When I remodeled the website, I inadvertently misplaced my link to the Greenfield Community Calendar that anyone can update. To put your event on the calendar, just click on the appropriate date and a window will open so you can add information. I’ve added some events for January and February, so take a look and see if yours is on there.
http://www.my.calendars.net/GREENFIELDEVENTS
NEW GREENHOUSES
Greenfield Exempted Village School District has erected two greenhouses on the east side of the new vocational building. The greenhouses will help students to learn about plants, propagation, photosynthesis and other processes, and hopefully instill in them the urge to plant gardens and trees.
I believe the project is a cooperative venture with Visibly Green, one of Greenfield’s newest businesses, designed to encourage “green” thinking.
Greenfield Schools website: http://www.greenfield.k12.oh.us/
One of the products Visibly Green will be producing is described on the company’s website as follows:
“Building on a community agriculture plan, Visibly Green will introduce proprietary specialty oils for use in insect (bed bugs and cockroaches) and vermin control. Longer term, the company also envisions opportunities to grow a local food economy with a processing and marketing plan for fresh produce and value added products targeting regional urban markets.”
More about Visibly Green:
www.visiblygreen.com
Greenfield Exempted Village School District has erected two greenhouses on the east side of the new vocational building. The greenhouses will help students to learn about plants, propagation, photosynthesis and other processes, and hopefully instill in them the urge to plant gardens and trees.
I believe the project is a cooperative venture with Visibly Green, one of Greenfield’s newest businesses, designed to encourage “green” thinking.
Greenfield Schools website: http://www.greenfield.k12.oh.us/
One of the products Visibly Green will be producing is described on the company’s website as follows:
“Building on a community agriculture plan, Visibly Green will introduce proprietary specialty oils for use in insect (bed bugs and cockroaches) and vermin control. Longer term, the company also envisions opportunities to grow a local food economy with a processing and marketing plan for fresh produce and value added products targeting regional urban markets.”
More about Visibly Green:
www.visiblygreen.com
BEST VIDEOS OF YEAR?
I saw an interesting piece about favorite YouTube videos as selected by staff members of NPR’s “Fresh Air”. Here are some links to the ones they chose:
Husky dog says “I love you”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXo3NFqkaRM
Fake Werner Herzog (German film director) reads from “Where’s Waldo”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvWh6PMi9Ek
Huffamoose documentary trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-i5iysKSX8
“Sweet Georgia Brown” played with the assistance of an old tractor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ThSi1wbqU
Dog surprises officer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9XsxQkoAe8&feature=player_embedded
The Muppets sing “Bohemian Rhapsody”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY
JUST THINKING
Greg Roberts, dedicated columnist that he is, usually sends two or three pieces before I get around to publishing them, and it’s a nice feeling to have a few in the virtual vault for future use. Friday he sent one inspired by the 60th anniversary of NBC's "Today Show.” I decided to skip it ahead of some of his other writings and publish it on the very day Today celebrates its milestone. You can have a look by clicking on the JUST THINKING... menu at the top of the page.
21-HOUR WORK WEEK?
An article making the case for a 21-hour work week caught my eye and I read it, but came away with mixed feelings. For example, this sentence caught my eye: “Instead of growing the economy, maybe we need to recalibrate society to make everyone happier and successful with less.” Therein lies the rub; I like the “happier” part but have some misgivings about just what “less” means. What do you think about a 21-hour work week?
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-case-for-a-21-hour-work-week.html
WINTER WALK TIPS FROM CHAPMAN
I received a nice note from Larry Chapman with tips and tricks for enjoying the Hocking Hills Winter Walk on Saturday, Jan. 21. While I’m not sure that I’ll actually make it, Larry offers some good suggestions for anyone who might be going and therefore I’m passing them along. Thanks Larry!
Ron, Back in the 1970s a group of us made that trek on several occasions.
Each time the sun was out but it was very cold and lots of snow and
ice lay along the trail. My advice is to remember you'll be walking in
a gorge and the temperature will be just a little cooler as you
parallel a stream bed. Dress up in layers, carry a small backpack with
water and "gorp." You're not going to find any vending machines along
the way. If there is snow or ice I'd advise taking a walking stick to
help balance yourself. The hot bean soup at mid-point is a lifesaver.
Could have been the worse soup ever but under the conditions it
couldn't have been better. Hope you enjoy yourself.
Larry has lots of information, opinions and contributions from other writers on his popular website, Chapman’s General Store:
http://lechap.com/
NEW BOOK GOES ON SALE JAN. 23!
Harold Schmidt, president of the Greenfield Historical Society, reminds the public that the new book, “Greenfield,” goes on sale Jan. 23 and is filled with vintage photos of our historic and unique community. The price is $21.99 plus tax, and it would make a great addition to the bookshelves of area residents (or those who have moved to other locations but still have a connection with Greenfield).
Here’s what a press release from the publishing company has to say about the project:
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Greenfield from The Historical Society of Greenfield. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.
In 1799, weary settlers traveled north from the Ohio River and west from Chillicothe to form a settlement that would eventually become Greenfield, Ohio. Those early settlers staked out their future along Paint Creek. Gen. Duncan McArthur platted the town, which grew quickly. Prominent leaders over the years included Rear Adm. Noble Irwin, Gen. John Hull, Edward L. McClain, and F.R. Harris.
Many factories and businesses developed, including Wilknit, Waddell, Greenfield Pad and Textile Company, and C.R. Patterson and Sons. As in all towns, businesses opened and closed, but Greenfield’s shining monument throughout the last century, E.L. McClain High School, remains a proud centerpiece of the community.
Highlights of Greenfield:
Greenfield Historical Society website:
http://www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.org/
Harold Schmidt, president of the Greenfield Historical Society, reminds the public that the new book, “Greenfield,” goes on sale Jan. 23 and is filled with vintage photos of our historic and unique community. The price is $21.99 plus tax, and it would make a great addition to the bookshelves of area residents (or those who have moved to other locations but still have a connection with Greenfield).
Here’s what a press release from the publishing company has to say about the project:
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Greenfield from The Historical Society of Greenfield. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.
In 1799, weary settlers traveled north from the Ohio River and west from Chillicothe to form a settlement that would eventually become Greenfield, Ohio. Those early settlers staked out their future along Paint Creek. Gen. Duncan McArthur platted the town, which grew quickly. Prominent leaders over the years included Rear Adm. Noble Irwin, Gen. John Hull, Edward L. McClain, and F.R. Harris.
Many factories and businesses developed, including Wilknit, Waddell, Greenfield Pad and Textile Company, and C.R. Patterson and Sons. As in all towns, businesses opened and closed, but Greenfield’s shining monument throughout the last century, E.L. McClain High School, remains a proud centerpiece of the community.
Highlights of Greenfield:
- Innovative industries and businesses
- Services in town
- Faces around town
- Community scenes
Greenfield Historical Society website:
http://www.greenfieldhistoricalsociety.org/
WINTER HIKE JAN. 21 AT HOCKING HILLS
I’ve never done this hike, but each time I hear about it I’m tempted. The 47th annual edition of the Hocking Hills Winter Hike is scheduled Jan. 21. The area to be traversed is indeed beautiful, as I’ve been to Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Old Man’s Cave a few times over the years. For those who might be suffering from cabin fever, or want to burn off some of those holiday pounds, or simply take in the beauty of the hills in the winter, read on from this press release:
Logan, Ohio – January 21 is the date for 2012 Annual Winter Hike. The six-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave draws thousands of hikers each year to experience southeast Ohio's most spectacular scenery. The hike features continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Hot bean soup is served midway at Cedar Falls for a donation and a shuttle bus will return hikers from Ash Cave to the parking lot at Old Man's Cave.
Hikers are advised to wear layered clothing and good traction footwear, as snow and ice can make the trail slippery. They’re also encouraged to bring a camera to record the region’s winter beautify; and to post those pictures and videos to Facebook and Twitter.
With the Hocking Hills offering everything from an easy hike through Ash Cave, to more lengthy treks like the annual winter hike, and the region's many other gorgeous rock formations, the Hocking Hills is among the Buckeye State's most popular winter destinations.
"So many people make New Year's Resolutions that include getting in shape or enjoying life more, there's nothing better than a Hocking Hills hiking getaway to help them achieve those goals,” said Hocking Hills Tourism Association Executive Director Karen Raymore. "Winter is a truly magical time in the Hills and with a little preparation, visitors will enjoy a dazzling winter wonderland marked by soaring cliffs and gorges and waterfalls that freeze into beautiful crystal formations."
In addition to recommending that hikers stop by the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center for trail maps, travel suggestions and to borrow a Flip Video Camera, Raymore and the experts at the Hocking Hills Tourism Association have compiled the following tips for winter hikers:
I’ve never done this hike, but each time I hear about it I’m tempted. The 47th annual edition of the Hocking Hills Winter Hike is scheduled Jan. 21. The area to be traversed is indeed beautiful, as I’ve been to Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Old Man’s Cave a few times over the years. For those who might be suffering from cabin fever, or want to burn off some of those holiday pounds, or simply take in the beauty of the hills in the winter, read on from this press release:
Logan, Ohio – January 21 is the date for 2012 Annual Winter Hike. The six-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave draws thousands of hikers each year to experience southeast Ohio's most spectacular scenery. The hike features continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Hot bean soup is served midway at Cedar Falls for a donation and a shuttle bus will return hikers from Ash Cave to the parking lot at Old Man's Cave.
Hikers are advised to wear layered clothing and good traction footwear, as snow and ice can make the trail slippery. They’re also encouraged to bring a camera to record the region’s winter beautify; and to post those pictures and videos to Facebook and Twitter.
With the Hocking Hills offering everything from an easy hike through Ash Cave, to more lengthy treks like the annual winter hike, and the region's many other gorgeous rock formations, the Hocking Hills is among the Buckeye State's most popular winter destinations.
"So many people make New Year's Resolutions that include getting in shape or enjoying life more, there's nothing better than a Hocking Hills hiking getaway to help them achieve those goals,” said Hocking Hills Tourism Association Executive Director Karen Raymore. "Winter is a truly magical time in the Hills and with a little preparation, visitors will enjoy a dazzling winter wonderland marked by soaring cliffs and gorges and waterfalls that freeze into beautiful crystal formations."
In addition to recommending that hikers stop by the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center for trail maps, travel suggestions and to borrow a Flip Video Camera, Raymore and the experts at the Hocking Hills Tourism Association have compiled the following tips for winter hikers:
- Stay on the trail. Hocking Hills naturalists report that accidents only occur when hikers leave the trail.
- Choose the right footwear. If your feet are cold your whole body will be cold. Wear waterproof hiking boots designed for cold weather that offer good traction in snow and ice. Keep metal cleats in your backpack and attach to your boots if you encounter ice on the trail.
- Wear multiple pairs of socks -- as many pairs as you can comfortably fit with your boots on. You can always take some off if you get too warm. Carry extra dry socks in a waterproof bag in your backpack, just in case.
- Use trekking poles or cross country ski poles for extra stability.
- Stay hydrated. Pack water in your backpack. Energy bars are another good idea.
- Cover your hands and face. A ski mask covers your entire face, or can be rolled up to just cover your head and ears. Wear insulated gloves and carry an extra dry pair.
- Layer your clothes. While hiking you may become warm. Multiple layers allow you to remove items as needed. If possible, carry extra dry thermal underwear in your backpack.
- Know the weather forecast and trails. Carry a compass, map and cell phone with you. Your cell phone may not work in all areas, but it's a good idea to have one. A hand-held GPS unit is also a great idea.
- Don't hike alone. It's always more fun with friends. If you must hike alone, be sure to tell someone where you are hiking and what time you expect to finish.
- Don't forget your camera. Winter in the Hills provides dramatic scenery.
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ARE YOU SAVING TOO MUCH FOR RETIREMENT?
I seriously doubt it. But for the sake of argument, check out this article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/are-you-saving-too-much-for-retirement-.html
DANTE'S ATHENS ADVENTURES
Eagle-eyed Larry Chapman caught this story about Greenfield's own Dante Jackson in the Athens Messenger and posted a link on his Chapman's General Store website. Here are links to both sites:
http://www.athensmessenger.com/sports/ohiouniversity/article_d3a2216e-33f2-11e1-b344-001871e3ce6c.html#.TwmlcrQio8k.facebook
CGS:
http://lechap.com/
TIM TEBOW ROCKS!
I'm sure the Denver quarterback still has his haters, but boy did he have a great game Sunday as the Broncos beat the Steelers in overtime! In his honor, here's a link to a lovely mashup of clips and music about Tebow:
http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=7344727
Here's a link to Tebow highlights of the Denver vs. Pittsburgh game:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d825d5375/Wild-Card-Weekend-Tim-Tebow-highlights?module=HP11_cp
THE GREGORY BROTHERS
Speaking of mashups, CBS Sunday Morning had a nice feature about the Gregory Brothers, those mashup masters who gave us such classics as "Bed Intruder" and "The Double Rainbow Song" from CBS Sunday Morning:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7394328n&tag=pop;videos
http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/
OHIO WINTER GUITAR SHOW
Guitarists, mark your calendars for Sunday, Jan. 15. Always some great guitars, the kind that made a lot of classic rock music, plus oddities, bargain axes, strings, parts, amps, instructional videos.
http://www.ohioguitarshows.com/
FLING BARN FIRST SHOW OF 2012
_This Saturday night, Jan. 7, The Fling Barn will present the second installment of our Acoustic Blues Downstairs series. The Front Porch Revival will be performing a lively evening of authentic traditional blues guaranteed to entertain even the most discerning blues aficionado.
Front Porch Revival features Noah Shull on resophonic guitar and flat top acoustic guitar. Noah has studied his craft at The Fur Peace Ranch under the tutelage of guitar greats like Jorma Kaukonen and G.E. Smith, among others. Steve Frye provides rhythm and percussion on "warshboard" and "cabbage case stomp". Steve has appeared with several groups, including Acoustic Hookah.
"Don't miss this fantastic blues duo this Saturday night at The Fling Barn," says owner Bill Fling. "We'll have Slow & Low Bar-B-Que on hand along with your favorite libations. Music starts at 8:00. Admission only $5."
More info:
http://www.facebook.com/FrontPorchRevival
http://www.flingbarn.com
DINNER AND A BOOK
A new book detailing the history of Greenfield through pictures will be unveiled Sunday during a dinner at the Greenfield Historical Society. Serving hours for the dinner at the former Grain & Hay building will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $10.
The 127-page book, "Greenfield" is Arcadia Publishing's newest addition to its "Images of America" series and features more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by, along with identifying information accompanying each picture. According to Harold Schmidt, president of the historical society, members started gathering photos for the project last summer. Many came from the society's archives, and others were loaned by community members. Sounds like a good read for $21.99 plus tax.
Read more:
http://www.timesgazette.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=175&ArticleID=182836
GREEN VS. OCHOCINCO
(A.J.) Green led the Bengals this season with 65 catches for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. Not bad for a rookie, huh? The guy replaced Ocho-something, who had 15 catches this season for the No. 1 seeded New England Patriots for 276 yards and one touchdown. - Stephen Forsha
For more about the remaking of the former "Bungles," read on:
http://www.highlandcountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubsectionID=21&ArticleID=11171
COVERING COVER SONGS
Area musicologist Dave Shoemaker is at it again, this time reviewing his favorite -- and least favorite -- cover songs:
http://lechap.com/?p=2520#more-2520
ARE YOU SAVING TOO MUCH FOR RETIREMENT?
I seriously doubt it. But for the sake of argument, check out this article:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/are-you-saving-too-much-for-retirement-.html
DANTE'S ATHENS ADVENTURES
Eagle-eyed Larry Chapman caught this story about Greenfield's own Dante Jackson in the Athens Messenger and posted a link on his Chapman's General Store website. Here are links to both sites:
http://www.athensmessenger.com/sports/ohiouniversity/article_d3a2216e-33f2-11e1-b344-001871e3ce6c.html#.TwmlcrQio8k.facebook
CGS:
http://lechap.com/
TIM TEBOW ROCKS!
I'm sure the Denver quarterback still has his haters, but boy did he have a great game Sunday as the Broncos beat the Steelers in overtime! In his honor, here's a link to a lovely mashup of clips and music about Tebow:
http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=7344727
Here's a link to Tebow highlights of the Denver vs. Pittsburgh game:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d825d5375/Wild-Card-Weekend-Tim-Tebow-highlights?module=HP11_cp
THE GREGORY BROTHERS
Speaking of mashups, CBS Sunday Morning had a nice feature about the Gregory Brothers, those mashup masters who gave us such classics as "Bed Intruder" and "The Double Rainbow Song" from CBS Sunday Morning:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7394328n&tag=pop;videos
http://www.thegregorybrothers.com/
OHIO WINTER GUITAR SHOW
Guitarists, mark your calendars for Sunday, Jan. 15. Always some great guitars, the kind that made a lot of classic rock music, plus oddities, bargain axes, strings, parts, amps, instructional videos.
http://www.ohioguitarshows.com/
FLING BARN FIRST SHOW OF 2012
_This Saturday night, Jan. 7, The Fling Barn will present the second installment of our Acoustic Blues Downstairs series. The Front Porch Revival will be performing a lively evening of authentic traditional blues guaranteed to entertain even the most discerning blues aficionado.
Front Porch Revival features Noah Shull on resophonic guitar and flat top acoustic guitar. Noah has studied his craft at The Fur Peace Ranch under the tutelage of guitar greats like Jorma Kaukonen and G.E. Smith, among others. Steve Frye provides rhythm and percussion on "warshboard" and "cabbage case stomp". Steve has appeared with several groups, including Acoustic Hookah.
"Don't miss this fantastic blues duo this Saturday night at The Fling Barn," says owner Bill Fling. "We'll have Slow & Low Bar-B-Que on hand along with your favorite libations. Music starts at 8:00. Admission only $5."
More info:
http://www.facebook.com/FrontPorchRevival
http://www.flingbarn.com
DINNER AND A BOOK
A new book detailing the history of Greenfield through pictures will be unveiled Sunday during a dinner at the Greenfield Historical Society. Serving hours for the dinner at the former Grain & Hay building will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $10.
The 127-page book, "Greenfield" is Arcadia Publishing's newest addition to its "Images of America" series and features more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by, along with identifying information accompanying each picture. According to Harold Schmidt, president of the historical society, members started gathering photos for the project last summer. Many came from the society's archives, and others were loaned by community members. Sounds like a good read for $21.99 plus tax.
Read more:
http://www.timesgazette.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=175&ArticleID=182836
GREEN VS. OCHOCINCO
(A.J.) Green led the Bengals this season with 65 catches for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. Not bad for a rookie, huh? The guy replaced Ocho-something, who had 15 catches this season for the No. 1 seeded New England Patriots for 276 yards and one touchdown. - Stephen Forsha
For more about the remaking of the former "Bungles," read on:
http://www.highlandcountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubsectionID=21&ArticleID=11171
COVERING COVER SONGS
Area musicologist Dave Shoemaker is at it again, this time reviewing his favorite -- and least favorite -- cover songs:
http://lechap.com/?p=2520#more-2520
GREENFIELD IN
1958
I stumbled across an old phone directory from 1958 in Larry Chapman's archives while searching for something else. More than a phone directory, the information listed not only names and addresses, but also occupations of many residents of Greenfield in those halcyon days of 54 years ago. It’s kind of interesting if you were around in 1958, especially the old phone numbers (ours was 4231B, but we only had to dial 231B). Some of listings gave a brief description of the resident’s type of employment (for example, Pearl I. Ely was apparently a foreman at the Waddell Company).
In those innocent days information was free and easy and people felt safe, except for the vague threat of communism and the Cold War going on somewhere far away. We heard talk of H-bombs and A-bombs, but that was like discussing the difference between billions and trillions – I couldn’t get my young head around those concepts and life seemed good in Greenfield. The community’s population at the time was published as 6,073. If we can fill our empty houses, it could be again!
Take a trip down memory lane and see if you remember any of the people listed.
http://www.highland-ohio.com/greenfield%20directory%201958%20A.htm
I stumbled across an old phone directory from 1958 in Larry Chapman's archives while searching for something else. More than a phone directory, the information listed not only names and addresses, but also occupations of many residents of Greenfield in those halcyon days of 54 years ago. It’s kind of interesting if you were around in 1958, especially the old phone numbers (ours was 4231B, but we only had to dial 231B). Some of listings gave a brief description of the resident’s type of employment (for example, Pearl I. Ely was apparently a foreman at the Waddell Company).
In those innocent days information was free and easy and people felt safe, except for the vague threat of communism and the Cold War going on somewhere far away. We heard talk of H-bombs and A-bombs, but that was like discussing the difference between billions and trillions – I couldn’t get my young head around those concepts and life seemed good in Greenfield. The community’s population at the time was published as 6,073. If we can fill our empty houses, it could be again!
Take a trip down memory lane and see if you remember any of the people listed.
http://www.highland-ohio.com/greenfield%20directory%201958%20A.htm
SPAGHETTI SUPPER JAN. 20
Greenfield Rotarians are preparing for another spaghetti supper, this time Friday, Jan. 20 prior to the McClain vs. Hillsboro basketball game.
Rotarians and many of their spouses get involved in the fundraiser, serving up tasty spaghetti and sauce, salad and dessert for hungry patrons. Proceeds from the spaghetti suppers, which take place during football and basketball seasons, help the club to finance local projects for the betterment of the community.
MET TOWER TREKS COMPLETED
Tuesday I made my final trip to the met tower at the Greenfield Industrial park, where a one-year study of wind speed and intensity has taken place to help determine the feasibility of building some giant wind turbines on the hill. This last trip was particularly cold and gusty, with wind speeds in the mid-20 mph range while I was there.
The tower is scheduled to be decommissioned later this month and taken down so that it can be used in similar studies in other locales.
Thanks to Kyle Duff for helping me to gather the data, which was stored on memory cards and emailed to Green Energy Ohio for analysis. Between the snow, the mud, the corn pollen and the wind it's been a most interesting experience.
Green Energy Ohio will study the data collected, and at some point in the future a determination will be made as to whether or not the wind is sufficient to power turbines on the site.
Here's a bit more background on the tower and its history in Greenfield, copied from the Greenfield website (www.greenfieldohio.net).
With the help of a grant from the Ohio Department of Economic Development, a meteorological tower was erected on the hill at the Greenfield industrial park in December 2010. The purpose of the met tower is to measure wind speeds at various heights for one year to determine the feasibility of generating electricity from wind turbines on the site. Instruments on the tower measure wind speeds at 20, 40 and 60 meters above the ground. Data files are collected weekly and sent to Green Energy Ohio for analysis.
More info can be found at:
http://www.greenfieldohio.net/go-green.html
JUST THINKING
Ever wonder what it's like to be the last one picked to be on a team? Or how it feels to be a football coach whose services are no longer needed? (Several in the NFL and college ranks are finding out these days). Well, Greg Roberts has been thinking about rejection, and most of us can relate in one way or another. Click on the Just Thinking tab at top of page to share in Greg's thought process.
FOOTBALL
I have my favorite teams and often end up disappointed in their efforts. Such was the case Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Monday was no better as the Ohio State Buckeyes fell to Urban Meyer's old team, the Florida Gators. Oh well, there's a silver lining as the Bengals still qualified for the playoffs and I'd give them a good shot of winning their game next weekend against the Houston Texans. And while Ohio State lost and I feel bad for outgoing coach Luke Fickell, the Buckeyes start afresh with a new coach, Urban Meyer. I think the Buckeyes will be okay...
HILLSBORO SSD
Mayor Drew Hastings has selected his safety-service director. Cambridge, Ohio native Richard Giroux will be formally intorduced at a press conference Jan. 3. I don't know many Cambridge natives, but if he's anything like Libby Daniels, that could bode well for Hillsboro.
http://www.timesgazette.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=175&ArticleID=182780
HANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
The holidays were filled with calories for Yours Truly, and I enjoyed most of them. Last weekend we had a very nice meal at the Hana Japanese Steakhouse in Chillicothe, at the site of the old Waterbeds & Stuff store, 1015 N. Bridge St. If you enjoy watching a chef prepare your food while juggling knives, making little volcanos out of onions and high-alcohol liquids and tossing various food items into the air, this is the closest place to Greenfield that I know of for that sort of thing. My cousin Margie, who happened to be celebrating a birthday, got a half-price meal AND fried ice cream! I hope to go back again before too long.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hana-Japanese-Steakhouse-Chillicothe/175402239187290
http://hanajapanesesteakhouse.com/
FINE FOR MESSING UP NATIONAL ANTHEM?
It seems there's a law for everything these days. And now an Indiana State Senator (Vaneta Becker) is reportedly pushing for legislation to set "performance standards" for singing and playing "The Star Spangled Banner" at any event sponsored by public schools and state universities. Performers would have to sign a contract agreeing to follow the guidelines, and could be fine $25 if it was deemed they failed to meet the appropriate standards.
Enough already! I thought a reader comment on the website summed up the whole situation pretty well: "There already is a fine. It’s called getting booed. It’s probably enough."
I think Roseanne Barr would agree with that sentiment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls1YVhcLD2c
Here's an autotuned version that's a little better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0BvQ6SNe8
Greenfield Rotarians are preparing for another spaghetti supper, this time Friday, Jan. 20 prior to the McClain vs. Hillsboro basketball game.
Rotarians and many of their spouses get involved in the fundraiser, serving up tasty spaghetti and sauce, salad and dessert for hungry patrons. Proceeds from the spaghetti suppers, which take place during football and basketball seasons, help the club to finance local projects for the betterment of the community.
MET TOWER TREKS COMPLETED
Tuesday I made my final trip to the met tower at the Greenfield Industrial park, where a one-year study of wind speed and intensity has taken place to help determine the feasibility of building some giant wind turbines on the hill. This last trip was particularly cold and gusty, with wind speeds in the mid-20 mph range while I was there.
The tower is scheduled to be decommissioned later this month and taken down so that it can be used in similar studies in other locales.
Thanks to Kyle Duff for helping me to gather the data, which was stored on memory cards and emailed to Green Energy Ohio for analysis. Between the snow, the mud, the corn pollen and the wind it's been a most interesting experience.
Green Energy Ohio will study the data collected, and at some point in the future a determination will be made as to whether or not the wind is sufficient to power turbines on the site.
Here's a bit more background on the tower and its history in Greenfield, copied from the Greenfield website (www.greenfieldohio.net).
With the help of a grant from the Ohio Department of Economic Development, a meteorological tower was erected on the hill at the Greenfield industrial park in December 2010. The purpose of the met tower is to measure wind speeds at various heights for one year to determine the feasibility of generating electricity from wind turbines on the site. Instruments on the tower measure wind speeds at 20, 40 and 60 meters above the ground. Data files are collected weekly and sent to Green Energy Ohio for analysis.
More info can be found at:
http://www.greenfieldohio.net/go-green.html
JUST THINKING
Ever wonder what it's like to be the last one picked to be on a team? Or how it feels to be a football coach whose services are no longer needed? (Several in the NFL and college ranks are finding out these days). Well, Greg Roberts has been thinking about rejection, and most of us can relate in one way or another. Click on the Just Thinking tab at top of page to share in Greg's thought process.
FOOTBALL
I have my favorite teams and often end up disappointed in their efforts. Such was the case Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Monday was no better as the Ohio State Buckeyes fell to Urban Meyer's old team, the Florida Gators. Oh well, there's a silver lining as the Bengals still qualified for the playoffs and I'd give them a good shot of winning their game next weekend against the Houston Texans. And while Ohio State lost and I feel bad for outgoing coach Luke Fickell, the Buckeyes start afresh with a new coach, Urban Meyer. I think the Buckeyes will be okay...
HILLSBORO SSD
Mayor Drew Hastings has selected his safety-service director. Cambridge, Ohio native Richard Giroux will be formally intorduced at a press conference Jan. 3. I don't know many Cambridge natives, but if he's anything like Libby Daniels, that could bode well for Hillsboro.
http://www.timesgazette.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=175&ArticleID=182780
HANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
The holidays were filled with calories for Yours Truly, and I enjoyed most of them. Last weekend we had a very nice meal at the Hana Japanese Steakhouse in Chillicothe, at the site of the old Waterbeds & Stuff store, 1015 N. Bridge St. If you enjoy watching a chef prepare your food while juggling knives, making little volcanos out of onions and high-alcohol liquids and tossing various food items into the air, this is the closest place to Greenfield that I know of for that sort of thing. My cousin Margie, who happened to be celebrating a birthday, got a half-price meal AND fried ice cream! I hope to go back again before too long.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hana-Japanese-Steakhouse-Chillicothe/175402239187290
http://hanajapanesesteakhouse.com/
FINE FOR MESSING UP NATIONAL ANTHEM?
It seems there's a law for everything these days. And now an Indiana State Senator (Vaneta Becker) is reportedly pushing for legislation to set "performance standards" for singing and playing "The Star Spangled Banner" at any event sponsored by public schools and state universities. Performers would have to sign a contract agreeing to follow the guidelines, and could be fine $25 if it was deemed they failed to meet the appropriate standards.
Enough already! I thought a reader comment on the website summed up the whole situation pretty well: "There already is a fine. It’s called getting booed. It’s probably enough."
I think Roseanne Barr would agree with that sentiment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls1YVhcLD2c
Here's an autotuned version that's a little better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0BvQ6SNe8
