Charley Gregg's Blog - June 2008
We are fortunate to live within a mile of the trail network that is being built across Ohio. It's a great opportunity to exercise in a safe environment and meet neighbors with similar interests. Today, we found a fox along a wooded stretch near the edge of town; along with a couple of turtles and ground squirrels. In the past, I have seen deer. I encourage you to consider spending a day along a trail in your community.
The beginning of summer kicks-off the festival season in rural communities. Our town celebrated the "Strawberry Festival" this past week with 2 parades, live music, local entertainment and great food. Local festivals are a good way to connect with neighbors & friends on an informal basis to build better relationships when we are faced with challenging issues. Plus, it's fun for the kids to have wholesome experiences near home without a lot of expensive stuff.
Wind, solar, geo-thermal and bio-fuels offer alternatives for rural communities.
While natural gas, coal and oil will continue to dominate our energy needs; alternative energy will play more of role over the next 5-10 years.
Today's New York Times highlights the challenges faced by rural communities.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/09/business/09gas.html?hp
Two leading organizations with additional information on implementation of renewable energy programs are Green Energy Ohio and "25x'25".
Consider researching their websites for additional information.
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