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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

My GPS may be turning on me

Nancy Kline

Can a machine get angry? If it can I think my new GPS (Global Positioning System device could be developing an attitude toward me. I recently acquired the device for several reasons. One is to keep me going in the correct direction. Another is to... Full story

Watching the parade from a float

Nancy Kline

I’m not in parades very often, but the last two weeks I had the enjoyment of being in the Glandorf and Kalida parades. I’m usually on the opposite end. One of those taking pictures and hoping someone will throw me a piece of candy.... Full story

Sometimes I forget to mention the obvious

Nancy Kline

That is what I did last week. When talking about the upcoming festivals and events I forgot to mention one very important event. Never mind I was already doing research on the event and the anniversary it will celebrate. Never mind I already had... Full story

Get ready for the festivals in Putnam County

Nancy Kline

Get out your calendar folks. We’re in the midst of festival time in Putnam County. Last week was the Columbus Grove Fest. This weekend you will have your choice of two parades on Sunday in Ottoville at 1 p.m. and Glandorf at 2 p.m. You can... Full story

An unusual swimsuit from an unusual location

Nancy Kline

There is a swimsuit I have worn once. I really doubt if I will wear it again. I bought it under unusual circumstances in an unusual location. My cousin and I had planned a overnight stay in Indiana. We were going to stay at a hotel in... Full story

Too much information

Nancy Kline

Okay. I apologize. I’m about to write about something you have heard about over and over again the past two weeks. I enjoyed much of Michael Jackson’s music. That said you need to understand. I did not spend thousands of dollars to... Full story

Ready for the fair

Nancy Kline

I'm ready for the Putnam County Fair I have a sun visor that extends out at least ten inches, or so it seems. I have powerful sunscreen, light weight shirts and good walking shoes. Of course I'll need money for food and games, a camera to take... Full story

The Big B cookie

Nancy Kline

For the record, the cookie was okay. I make that statement with a lopsided grin. It's important though. It isn't just any cookie. It was a 16-inch chocolate chip cookie baking in my oven on Saturday night. I was making it for my granddaughter's... Full story

What do you collect

Nancy Kline

What do you collect? I have gone through phases of many different collections. I believe my first collection was rocks. As I would walk down the country road where I lived or visit strange and exotic places such as Old Man's Cave I would find... Full story

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