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Sounds can bring back memories

Nancy Kline

It is often said that a smell can bring back a memory of a special time or moment in your life. An example of this may be the smell of lilacs may remind you of your mother if it was her favorite flower. This is not true for me. I guess my sniffer... Full story

Goodbye Virginia, we will miss you

Nancy Kline

Many people call Virginia Zirkle, a fellow board member. Others looked upon her as a leader who gave guidance to many 4-H leaders. Others saw her as a teacher. Everyone who knew her though, called her friend. That is why her death on Monday, Jan... Full story

Some of the worst inventions

By Nancy Kline

I like lists. You know, lists like David Letterman’s Top Ten. That is why I was drawn to not only read the top 50 inventions from 2009, but also the top five worst inventions for 2009. I have to admit. they are bad. One invention was the... Full story

Anxious for some 'cabin fever' time

Nancy Kline

As much as I enjoy the holiday season, I enjoy it when it is over. My stomach is full of cookies, candy and a wide assortment of junk food. I’m ready for some normal food that may include something as simple as tomato soup and grilled cheese.... Full story

Twas the day after Christmas

Nancy Kline

It was the day after Christmas and all through my house… Wrapping paper was crumbled and thrown all about. Boxes filled with ribbons and torn off tags Set in front of the tree in leftover bags. And me in my jeans still stuck with... Full story

Horseradish and near deer meat

Nancy Kline

I wonder if there should be an opening date for deer hunting with a car. Watching crash reports, I have discovered it seems to be a year-round sport, often prevalent when the corn is high. I tried the sport a few weeks ago while driving home from... Full story

The countdown has begun

Nancy Kline

I guess the countdown has started. Not the countdown for a spacecraft to be launched, the countdown for DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. I looked and it’s only 44 days. I was curious about the days until Christmas when I heard on the news that certain... Full story

Times change, definitions change

Nancy Kline

Years ago your “local” store was a mom and pop grocery, often owned by a local couple who lived in town. Your “local” restaurant was a local cook who had a small diner often with checkered floors, tables, and a long counter... Full story

Times change, definitions change

Nancy Kline

I work for the Lima News. The main office is in Lima, but they also have an office in Ottawa where I oversee the Putnam Voice and help supply information for the Putnam County edition of The Lima News. Does this mean I work for a “local... Full story

What are you waiting for

The election is next Tuesday. H1N1 flu shots will be offered to a target set of people in Putnam County on Wednesday of this week. Christmas is only two months away. Does anyone realize what all of these things have in common? If you guessed... Full story

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