A rose to Emmie Sheretz, who again illustrates how one person can make a difference. Sheretz, a mom of two whose husband, Sam, is an instructor pilot at Columbus Air Force Base, has started a recycling program at the Hitching Lot Farmers' Market. The idea came when a visitor asked if the market recycled any items. "I thought, no, but that's a really good idea," said Sheretz, who has set up a small recycling station that invites market-goers to drop off glass and egg cartons that can still be p
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