Almanac predictions for the new year
It is an unfortunate fact that no human knows what the coming year holds for any of us. Even those in power and authority don't know, from what day to the next, what events will transpire that will change our destinies. While a lucky few may have been born with a silver spoon, no one gets a crystal ...
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Accommodating employees' needs
There has been a trend in recent years to move company Christmas parties to January, to avoid the scrunch of other holiday parties the staff attends in December.
There are several other trends, too, some which are reflected in this series of memos from a company's human resource director to empl ...
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40 years ago: Inspiration from the Moon
During a plugs-out test at Cape Kennedy, Pad 34, Jan. 27, 1967, a fire killed Astronauts Edward White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee. The nation mourned and the space program came to a halt while investigators determined the cause of the accident and engineers developed solutions.
Six years earli ...
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Reporter's boss really enjoyed rum recipe
Clyde Enterprise Editor Becky Brooks sent me the following e-mail in response to the recent column on rum cookies:
"I have a favorite rum cookie recipe I make with Bacardi 151 - whew! I loaded a bunch of rum balls one year on a cookie tray and took them to work at the Fostoria newspaper. I warned ...
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Save money... cook it yourself!
With the slowdown in the economy many folks are making it themselves, rather than buying it at the grocery. Now, the older generation has an advantage in hard economic times. They've lived through them before and know how to get back to the basics. They know how to peel potatoes and make real mashe ...
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The turkey is in the clothes dryer
As we get older, children play a more important role in our holiday celebrations. Among our country's traditions following the Thanksgiving meal is dessert. This Thanksgiving a bachelor friend was the guest at his girlfriend's family gathering, which included six youngsters of various ages. Wanting ...
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Someone take my squash, please
A friend shared this article by writer Jonathan P. Bernick. I was unable to find any information that would identify Bernick, but from the content of the article, can only assume he's a columnist at another newspaper.
"In a few days, all America will be celebrating the holiday of Thanksgiving, o ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1888
Elder R.H. Timanus is sadly afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism in his arm, and carries that member in a sling. He says people make so many inquiries about that game arm that as soon as we can get time he wants us to print a label for it, so he don't need to answer so many ...
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Help Wanted: Terrible pay, great rewards
One of the problems with parenting is the lack of training prior to becoming one. Even with extensive training, being a parent is challenging.
A local reader shared the following, a parenting "help wanted" ad. If it had been presented this way, I'm not sure any of us would have applied.
POSITIO ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1898
Mrs. Hannah Pawsey, mother of our townsman, A. Pawsey, and of Mrs. Thos. Kalk, died at her home in Carey, on Monday last, 19th inst., in the 75th year of her life.
Frank Mason's horses ran away on Tuesday. They got scared at the Wheeling local freight and ran up to Main Str ...
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Friend keeps a plumbing secret
A friend in Perrysburg is teetering on the brink of becoming quite a celebrity: several months ago Sue hired a guy to clear a clogged kitchen sink drain.
Last month she spotted a familiar face on television talking to Barack Obama. It took her a moment to realize it was her plumber, Joe Wurzelba ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1888
After Jan. 1, 1889, no teacher can teach in the public schools of Ohio unless he or she shall have passed successfully an examination in physiology and hygiene. The Examiners now have these studies included in the regular examinations. Teachers holding certificates can have t ...
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More unique things about Ohioans
A recent column described Ohio's rather unique Temperature Conversion Chart.
A reader from the Oak Harbor immediately responded with her version of "Knowing When You're from Ohio."
She says you know you're from Ohio when:
*You only own three spices: salt, pepper and ketchup.
*You design you ...
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News from days past
110 years ago
1898
Irene, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Furlong, was nearly burned to death when her dress caught fire was she was playing in front of the stove.
Clarence, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will VanAtta of North Ridge, died of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Wallace W. Smith died.
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The Official Ohio Temperature Chart
Cooler temperatures are here. Days are shorter, nights are longer. Neighbors have been busy raking up leaves and preparing their yards for the winter; putting away hoses and lawn furniture, doing a final clean-up of flower beds, and already planning what they'll do differently in their yards next y ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1888
The President has designated Thursday, Nov. 29, as Thanksgiving Day - "as a day of thanksgiving and praise, to be kept and observed throughout the land."
Hon. C.P. Cooke, brother to our townsman E.W. Cooke, died at his home in Ellensburg, Washington Territory, on Oct. 11.
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Fliers have long
history of success
By Christian Ortolani
When you hear Clyde High School, the first thing that comes to your mind is their football team.
The reason is because their football program has always had success. Including this year, the Flier football team has won a total of 11 Sandusky Bay Conference titles. They ha ...
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Take this history test with your family
The following history exam is making the rounds on the Internet. After taking the test I thought it would be fun to share it with others. This might be a great opportunity for your family to sit down and do it together. The kids might find it fascinating.
It's also for those who don't mind seeing ...
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News from days past
110 years ago
1898
As Luke Ballard and Miss Myrtie, daughter of Elisha Haff, were driving on North Ridge, their buggy ran into an old log lying beside the road, capsizing the buggy and throwing both occupants out, but not seriously injuring either of them. The horse tried to run away and dragged L ...
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The Average 'Joe' has most to lose
How much is $13 million - the amount a CEO was recently going to receive for working a mere 18 days?
Apparently he accepted something less (because of current public anger about these types of deals), but he serves as an example of how skewed our financial system has become.
For starters, this ...
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