“The welfare of the farmer is vital to that of the whole country.” – William Howard Taft
The truth is, none of us would be alive without farmers. Unfortunately, farming is becoming even more challenging with weather changes, reduction of farm aid and frozen funding for conservation/easement programs (which make farms more resilient against droughts and floods). Farmers have the highest suicide rate of all occupations. However, people in Randolph care.
“Spring Into Health,” a free event dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of farmers and gardeners, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 at the Randolph Community Center at 1639 State Route 44 in Randolph. Generous sponsors are Sarchione Chevrolet and Randolph Massage & Wellness Center.
The schedule for the day includes:
- 11 a.m.: Jennifer White from Portage Parks will give an inspirational talk about “Nature and Healing.”
- Noon: David Stotler will share “How to Prune Apple Trees.”
- 1 p.m.: Melanie Mills Juhasz and Sonya Barker will present “Tips to Help Prevent Shoulder/Back Injury.”
- 2 p.m.: Ruth Davis will talk about the “Importance of Herbs.”
- 3-5 p.m.: Klaas Martens, a farmer from New York, has farmed over 1,600 acres for 50 years. He will present a fascinating talk on “What the Weeds are Telling Us.”
- Attendees are invited to come for part of or the entire day. Healthy food by Rambling Rose Kitchenette will be available for purchase.
Other upcoming events in the next month include:
- The Randolph Historical Society meeting will take place at 6 p.m. March 20 at Randolph Town Hall. Learn about genealogy and Randolph history.
- The Lions Club horse racing fundraiser will be held April 12 at St. Joe’s KC. Cost for dinner & a horse is $45, dinner only is $30, and a horse is $25. For tickets and more information, contact Mary Rodenbucher at 330-221-4019.
- The Randolph Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 1 p.m. April 13. Free fire truck rides will begin at 2 p.m.
- The Northeast Ohio Historical Railroad Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 19 at the Senior Community Center. Bring pizza or snacks.
- Township trustee meetings (held at the Randolph Senior Center) will take place March 27, April 10 and April 24. Meetings start at 6 p.m.
After being frustrated with numerous ads on my computer, I attended the “Tech Help from Teens” program at the Randolph Library. Within 10 minutes, Robbie, a Waterloo student, and Mr. Wiles, a computer science teacher, resolved the issue. If you have questions or issues regarding your cell phone, computer, apps or software, please attend the next Tech Help from Teens session, which will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. April 4 at the Randolph Library.
Upcoming Randolph Public Library events:
– March 19, 11 a.m.-noon: Spring Storytime for kids
– March 20, 2-3 p.m.: Kite Making for kids/tweens
– March 26, 11 a.m.-noon.: Spring Storytime
– March 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Read to a therapy horse. For all school-aged children that love horses and reading
– April 1, 5:30 p.m.: Randolph True Crime Club. Will be discussing the Cleveland Torso Murders
– April 2, 11 a.m.-noon: Spring Storytime
– April 2, 5 p.m.: Chess for kids
– April 4, 4-5 p.m.: Tech Help from Teens. Bring tech questions regarding computers, phones, apps and software. Waterloo students will be on hand to help you
– April 7, 6-7 p.m.: Kids have fun flying kites
– April 8, 4-5 p.m.: Pokemon Club
– April 8, 5:30-7 p.m.: Randolph Book Club. Pick up a copy of “Demon Copperfield” at the circulation desk
– April 9, 11 a.m.-noon: Spring Storytime for kids
– April 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Read to a therapy horse
– April 10, 4-5 p.m.: Library Escape Room for kids
– April 12, 1-2 p.m.: Spring Egg Hunt at the Randolph Library
– April 12, 1-2 p.m.: Chair Yoga for adults
– April 12, 2-4 p.m.: Come view the “Wild Robot” movie
– April 15, 4-5 p.m.: Titanic trivia game for tweens/kids
– April 16, 11 a.m.-noon: Spring Storytime
– April 18, 4-5 p.m.: Peep Experiments for tweens/kids
– April 22, 4-5 p.m.: Earth Day celebration
And remember: “Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” – Mimi Novic
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