Eilene Toppin Ording
Eilene Toppin Ording comes from a wide industrial and educational background. A farmer's daughter from Minnesota, Eilene is an active person with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.
After several years in the corporate world as a production supervisor in the soybean processing industry, Eilene retired to raise two children, now currently in their teens. She is a Woodbadge trained Boy Scout adult leader and a volleyball mom.
Eilene's most recent job has been a 14 year stint in the environmental compliance area. Researching legal and regulatory issues, filing reports to regulatory agencies and writing memos have kept her employed part time while raising the kids and helping in the community.
Among the many volunteer jobs Eilene has held are Cub Scout leader, children's choir director, and Sunday school teacher. Eilene belongs to a church where she is currently on the Board of Trustees and on the marketing subcommittee of the evangelism committee. She has been president of a women's mission organization and volunteered at the food pantry. She is on a temporary sabbatical from church choir due to the demands of having a daughter in the senior class.
Eilene has way too many books, but keeps buying them anyway. She is currently addicted to Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe Series and is working on reading ALL of the books about Richard Sharpe. She also enjoys music and can play (not necessarily well) three instruments.
Latest Articles
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Snowy Weather Shoveling Etiquette
It snowed so much that letting it melt will not be a viable option. How much actual clearing of snow is necessary?
Jan 24, 2011
- Eilene Toppin Ording
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Cold Weather Camping for the Novice
Camping in cold and snow can be fun without a lot of expensive equipment. Good practices and some essentials help make a winter adventure comfortable.
Jan 22, 2011
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EPA @40: Milestone for Environmentalism
The United States Environmental Protection Agency was founded on December 2, 1970. The EPA is celebrating forty years of commitment and controversy.
Jan 19, 2011
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Movement of the Magnetic Poles
Scientists are tracking the gradual shift of the magnetic poles of the earth. The earth's magnetic field is generated by a changing molten core.
Jan 19, 2011
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Church Taxes Withheld from European Paychecks
Christians in some European countries have their tithes redirected to church coffers by the government. An estimated 9% of the gross pay is withheld.
Jan 18, 2011
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January is National Radon Action Month
Over 21,000 people die each year of non-smoking lung cancer caused by exposure to radon gas at home. Act now to test for and reduce radon gas exposure.
Jan 6, 2011
- Eilene Toppin Ording
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Recycle Those Grass Clippings
Leaving the clippings on the lawn not only reduces the curbside and landfill volume of trash, it retains nutrients in the lawn.
Apr 29, 2010
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Choosing the Right Grass for the Lawn
Several factors determine what variety is the best for the lawn. Choose the best variety for the climate and the use for which the lawn is intended.
Apr 28, 2010
- Eilene Toppin Ording
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Richard Sharpe Series by Bernard Cornwell
If military history or romantic heroes appeal to the reader, then Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe Series makes for a great read.
Apr 24, 2010
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Spring Into Landscaping
As the weather warms, the urge to prune or plant is upon the gardener. Before pruning, take some time to familiarize with techniques for the species on the property.
Mar 30, 2010
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