Genomic research could bolster conservation initiatives aimed at protecting the endangered species. Scientists still have much to uncover about the unique, scaly mammal known as the pangolin, a creature that bears resemblance to an aardvark and an armadillo. A recent study, published in the journal
Marjorie Ayers Smith (Marge), 83, died at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, CA on March 31, 2021, surrounded by her three children. Born in Tampa, FL on June 27, 1937, Marge was the youngest of three children born to Harry Porter Ayers and Grace Lucille Howard.
Marge attended Tampa Business College for a two year degree to become a secretary. But she longed to expand her horizons and seek adventure. At age 21, she signed on as an overseas secretary for the American Red Cross (ARC)â2 years in Japan and 3 years in Stuttgart, Germany. Her excellent reputation as a secretary meant she was assigned to ARC HQ where she supported her future father-in-law, Thomas B Smith, in charge of disaster recovery in the âEuropean Theater.â After being courted by Mr. Smithâs son, she and Tom eventually wed on November 6, 1965 in Burlingame, CA. They settled in Los Altos, CA in 1968 where they lived until they both passed, just four months apart.
I m going to call this an Answer Man column (rather than a Pokin Around) even though the question wasn t asked of me.
I saw it posed on the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood News Facebook page, of which I am a member, although I don t live there.
Keisha Dean on April 19 asked the group what the letters VC stand for on the 10-foot high cinderblock circular columns on both sides of South Broadway Avenue on the south side of West Walnut Lawn.
What could VC stand for?
When I hear VC the first thing that pops into my mind is Viet Cong.
On June 5, 1891, the historic Uhrich s Mills a Uhrichsville landmark for nearly a century was destroyed by fire.
“The mill was owned by Mr. T.B. Smith,” a correspondent for the Tuscarawas Advocate wrote. “We understand he loses heavily. The mill was doing a splendid business and ’tis sad to see these industries go up in smoke.”
The mill, which stood on the west bank of Big Stillwater Creek just south of the present day Trenton Avenue bridge, had been in existence since 1806.
The first owner was Michael Uhrich Sr., a Pennsylvania native who came to Tuscarawas County in 1804. He was the first settler in what is now Uhrichsville, and the city is named for his family.