Amber L. Smith has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.

To the editor:

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I would like to express my support for State Issue 2, which would create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. The Board is a common-sense approach to setting standards governing the well-being of livestock and poultry in Ohio and will ensure thousands of Ohio farmers are able to remain in business and protect our state's number one economic contributor - agriculture.

The frost was beautiful these last few mornings, but it only means that winter is on its way. But I don't mean to be a downer - with the cold weather comes the time to try new recipes, plan new projects, and have a little extra time to read some of the books you have been putting off. Be prepared for the cool days to come by stopping by the library and stocking up. Hope to see you soon.