DAVID WHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OHIO LIVESTOCK COALITION
AROUND OHIO WITH OLC
Spring has sprung. The winter hiberna-
tion season and March Madness (also known as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament) is over with. People are out working in their yards and thinking about all the fun activities that will go with spring and summer that will soon be here. Any season is a good season to be a
good, or better, neighbor. Between spring showers, consider taking a few minutes to think and plan some activities for your neighborhood or community that will con- tinue to enhance and develop neighbor relations. A few things to always keep in mind when it comes to neighbor relations: Smile. A simple smile can go a long way
in making people feel welcome. A smile makes you more approachable. It’s impor- tant that your neighbors feel comfortable with you. A smile requires little effort, but it can help establish a positive relationship. Chat. With busy schedules and pressing
tasks, it may seem too much to ask. However, taking a couple of minutes to greet your neighbors or compliment them for their choice in landscaping, new siding, etc., will feel effortless. It will also help your neighbors feel more comfortable with you. Take pride in your yard. One of the
best things you can do to build good relationships with your neighbors requires no interaction at all. No one wants to live next door to a junkyard. Property values can be kept at optimum levels simply by taking care to properly maintain your home and yard. Take up walking in your neighborhood.
By getting to know the faces of the people who live in your area, conversing with them, and making yourself recognizable, you actually create a safer environment for everyone involved. Be approachable. Say, “hi,” to your
neighbors when you see them. Small ges- tures like this will show that you are approachable, and that can make all the difference. When you are approachable, people will want to talk with you, help you, and get to know you. This can make a huge difference not just for you and your family, but also for all of those living in your neighborhood. Give respect and earn respect. In order
to give respect, you need to know who your neighbors really are. Do they have children? Do they have pets? Are they mar- ried or single? Being able to answer these types of questions can help ensure you pro- vide the respect your neighbors deserve. If you are thoughtful and respectful, you will more often than not receive that in return. Extend an invitation. Invite your neigh-
bors over for a barbeque, cookout or ice cream to show them something you made. Better yet, invite them over to see newborn farm animals. Find a compelling reason to invite them over to your home so that they can see you are a good person. It is amaz- ing how many times a small, simple invita- tion can lead to lifelong friendships. Put service above self. This is the theme of Rotary International. The truth is, if
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everyone made this their personal motto the world would be a better place. The impact that service has on you and your neighbors is amazing. Service is one of the most contagious things that someone can catch. Look for ways to help your neighbors. The chief executive officer for a major
insurance company once said that the definition of a good neighbor was some- one to be trusted, a courteous friendly
source of help when help is needed, someone you can count on, and someone who cares. Do you know of someone who meets
this definition? Then please consider nominating them for this year’s Neighbor of the Year Award sponsored by the Ohio Livestock Coalition and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Both organizations are sponsoring two state awards, one for a non-farmer rural resi-
dent and one for a livestock farmer. Each recipient will receive a plaque and a check for $250 made payable to the recipi- ent’s favorite local charity at the Coalition’s annual meeting and industry symposium on Sept. 7. Applications are due to the Coalition’s office by July 2, 2012. For more information, contact the
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