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Your Voice on the Street: By Stephanie Wade What is your ſrst spring project going to be?
APRIL 16, 2018
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The Press Poll Has Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress changed your opinion of facebook? Yes, I am getting off facebook No, I am staying on facebook
Linda Morgillo Northwood “There are so many to choose from. I’d say getting the deck set up for summer. We have a gazebo that we take down at the end of the year. I’m excited for the warm weather!”
James Kiss Toledo “Changing the oil in my motorcycle and taking down the Christmas lights.”
Michelle Basinger Walbridge “Filling up all the holes in our backyard that the dogs have dug up. Then planting some grass seed and putting our ƀowers in.”
Linda Drinkwater Genoa “I’m getting ready to move so I’m getting my bedroom organized and my clothes sorted. After that I’ll sort the collectibles and decorations then anything left over.”
Marli Fisher Walbridge “My ſrst spring project is going to be house hunting. We are hoping to buy a new home this year and as soon as we do, we are getting a dog.”
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Last Week's Results Did you watch the return of the Roseanne Barr sitcom? 46% No, I didn’t watch it. 29% Yes, and I agreed mostly with Jackie. 25% Yes, and I agreed mostly with Roseanne.
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Is it time to break out of the ruts in your life? Dare to Live
by Bryan Golden
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These people do not break their patterns because they refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
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We all get stuck in certain patterns. We continuously do the same things, which produce the same results. In order to make changes in your life, you have the break the patterns which are keeping you in a rut. Patterns are repeated even when they produce adverse results. There are a number of examples which illustrate this phenomenon. Someone who continually dates one person after another, who has the character traits which cause the same relationship problems, is repeating the same pattern. Another scenario is someone who is constantly in financial trouble because they can’t control their spending. Their credit cards are maxed out as they repeat the pattern of buying more things than they can afford. Patterns occur at work when one employee is always getting into arguments with the other employees. It doesn’t matter what position this person holds, or which employer they are working for; conflict inevitably ensues. Those caught up in recurring patterns predictably make excuses justifying their struggles. They blame other people and circumstances for their predicaments. These people do not break their patterns because they refuse to take responsibility for their actions. Patterns are a trap because they are
comfortable in spite of the negative outcomes generated. They are familiar. You become content with predictable routines. You must leave your comfort zone because breaking patterns frees you to achieve results which have been elusive. Before you begin the process of break-
ing your patterns, you have to decide what kind of changes you really want. For example, do you want to improve your financial situation? Do you want better interpersonal relationships? Perhaps you want to get into better physical shape. These new goals give you direction and focus. In order to break your patterns, you also have to recognize they exist. Denying that you are repeating the same patterns inhibits you from making any positive changes. You are then relegated to attaining the same negative results, over and over. You must identify the cause and effect of each pattern; what actions are you taking which keep producing the results you want to change. This is the specific behavior which requires alteration. Doing the same thing repeatedly, and yet expecting different results, is an exercise in futility. Purge any excuses you have been making as to why you can’t make changes. Don’t blame other people or circumstances. Don’t blame the past. Excuses keep you anchored to your current situations. Reasons to change set you free. Changing patterns requires a shift in your mental outlook. You need a strong desire to attain different results. Your motivation must be internal, rather than in response to pressure imposed on you by other people. Breaking each pattern occurs one step
at a time. Begin by eliminating just a single behavior which is producing undesirable results. Follow that one with another. Each abolished negative action should then be replaced with a positive one. Think before you act. Ask yourself whether you are about to repeat the same behavior which has previously produced undesirable results. If the answer is yes, stop whatever you are about to do. Either take no action, or do something designed to bring you more positive results. For long term changes you must alter your mindset, which creates the adverse behavior patterns. This process enables you to build new patterns, which lead to favorable outcomes. Reinforce your new outlook with a clear understanding of all the benefits which will accrue from your fresh approach. Breaking your patterns is doable. Put in the time and effort necessary to facilitate the necessary changes. You will be happy with the results. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www. BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. Email Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. 2017 Bryan Golden
Limited funds for agriculture slows Lake Erie efforts By Mike Libben At the recent Lake Erie Farm Forum in Oak Harbor, State Senator Randy Gardner and Representative Steve Arndt introduced the concept of the Clean Lake 2020 plan. This proposed legislation will help support agricultural best management practices (BMP) and the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) that are tasked with assisting farmers with conservation work. It will be introduced to the Ohio legislature as a source of new funding that will be directed at best management practices that have reduced phosphorus runoff. The new bill will be a companion piece to recent legislation that has set agriculture restrictions on fertilizer and manure applications, licensing for those who apply nutrients and other regulations against water pollution that have been in effect for years. As district program administrator for the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District, I am concerned about the financial burden that agriculture is expected to bear. Additional conservation efforts, while needed, can be costly and in many cases result in the difference between making a profit on the farm or not. Cost-share assistance from the government or non-governmental organizations can help make good conservation practices more economical. The vast majority of non-research money that has been spent helping Lake Erie has been directed to waste water treatment plants and not agriculture. Researchers are finding that approximately 85 percent of the phosphorus loading in the Western Lake Erie Basin is com-
Guest Editorial ing from non-point sources like agriculture. This would logically dictate that more assistance should be directed to that area. Manure challenge Livestock producers have the additional challenge of dealing with the manure that is produced. Each farm must be able to account for utilization of manure on their acreage without over applying. The best way to do that is for the farm to develop a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP). This plan spells out specifically where manure will be applied and at what rate based on a soil test and crop rotation. Along with the CNMP, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and The Ohio State University Extension both have guidelines for manure that producers should follow so as not to over apply. In the past, research has shown that soils could handle higher amounts of manure, which we now know has led to higher phosphorus rates. These guidelines, which have been in place more than 30 years, are being updated. Even though higher rates of manure have been allowed, there are restrictions on manure in place. Once a limit is reached, no more phosphorus (manure) applications can be made to those fields.
Taking action While the legislative efforts will take a while to come to fruition, there are many things farmers can do now to help Lake Erie. While temperatures are still cool, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming planting season. There is still time to GPS soil test your fields and make sure any fertilizer applications are done only if called for.
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Rely on your agricultural retailer to make the correct rate and avoid applications before rainfall. Local SWCDs and Natural Resource Conservation Service offices do have some cost-share available for grass filter strips, water control structures, and other BMPs. Use the tools that are available and make the most of your effort to help Lake Erie and keep your farm profitable.
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