Dear Miss C, I am having a hard time finding balance in my life. My grandmother’s health is not good. I spend most of my time either taking care of her, or worrying about taking care of her. She lives with her son (my Dad) but he does not do a good job. Mostly they…
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Local writers and stories
Antwerp in the 1800s; and other Ponderings – Stan Jordan
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Cabin 21 at Valley Forge, A Boat Ramp on the Maumee, More on the Eagles and Snowy Owls, The Lobo Tank Busters The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Then entire continent of Europe is socked in with a dense fog. It didn’t lift, it just stayed all day. The weather man for England said…
Band Stand in the Veteran’s Memorial Park
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By: Stan Jordan The above picture of the old band stand in the park was loaned to us by Alyn Bichard. He found it in an old trunk that belonged to his grandma. We are standing on the north side looking east. This picture was an old post card posted marked 1915. The cement steps…
Antwerp Landmark Gone, But Lasting Memories Remain
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Nearly three years ago I wrote a tribute to Kammeyer’s IGA, lamenting the closing of a beloved business. It was a tough time for the owners, long-time employees, former employees, and town residents. Fortunately, the store reopened shortly after under a new name and new ownership. So for a short while, Antwerp continued to enjoy…
Antwerp: The Canal and the Railroad – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters and Cabin 21 at Valley Forge Antwerp, The Canal and The Railroad By: Stan Jordan The Wabash and Erie Canal was finished in 1843; Indiana share of the canal had already been finished. The canal traffic was slow to start with but then flourished in a few years. In the 60’s…
“Tips on Acing the Interview?” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I have a simple question, because I am just looking for tips. I have been out of work for a few years, and have an interview next week! I am very nervous because I have not been in an interview in at least 10 years. Heck, in my last job I pretty…
Living the Moment
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck While on vacation, a friend of mine captured a picture of a woman enjoying the sights. What was so unusual about this particular woman is that she was walking around with a jar of peanut butter and dipping her finger in it. The picture is a truly beautiful and…
“Antwerp in the 1800s” and other accounts – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters and Cabin 21 at Valley ForgeThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning with a full load of everything, even extra fuel tanks. We went pretty much straight east into Germany into the state of Lichtenstein, to an area named Balzers. This is a mountain resort town,…
Introvert in an Extroverted World – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, So, I read your column almost every week, so I know you have talked about some of the things I struggle with. I kept not wanting to write in because I don’t want to sound like a whiner, but then I though hey no one knows who I am anyway. So here…
Mirror Mirror
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck In one of my college courses, the professor asked the students to write down three things that they liked about themselves. The entire class wrote about nonphysical aspects. As such, characteristics of the students were caring, reliable, lovable, trustworthy, humble, hardworking, etc. You get the idea. None of us…
“Dating as an Adult” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, First, do you get a lot of questions? Because I would think everyone would be too embarrassed to ask for help because these are small towns around here. And now, my real question. I am an adult and am dating for the first time in about 20 years. Yep, that’s me… divorced. …
New Dogs, Old Tricks
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By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a moment in time that betokens a fresh start and new beginning. Opportunities have a tendency to arise, and desires seem to be impassioned by a contemporary focus on set resolutions or goals. Some people may…
“Hell For Certain, Kentucky” and assorted Tales – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Cabin 21 at Valley Forge Roland Gibson and Hell For Certain, Kentucky Roland Gibson is a man whose honesty is beyond question. He tells me about growing up in Leslie County Kentucky. There was six kids in the family and a cow named Bessie. Now, Bessie had grown up with the…
