The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Fads come and go. This is true in nearly every market including clothing, electronics, and even food. However, it appears food bars are here to stay. Also known as energy bars, nutrition bars, breakfast bars, and protein bars, food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola…
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Local writers and stories
Preteen Parenting Morals – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I recently was made aware that when my preteen goes to the other parent’s house for the weekend that he is subject to some things I don’t consider morally correct. Their mid teenage child is allowed to have their significant other share a bed. I already know that if I were to…
“Lost In My Dreams” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I usually remember about one dream per night. So, I regularly remember them. But I have a reoccurring dream theme that has come and gone through my life. What does it mean when you dream that you keep getting lost? Like, I will be coming home from school and get lost, even…
A Trip to the Advanced Chassis & Fabric Shop – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; The Stories That Stan Likes the Best; Please Read This I attended the big appreciation day at the Advanced Chassis and Fabric shop down on Victory Lane last Saturday. It was everything that I had expected, even with all the rain we have had, there was ample parking in the area.…
Facebook: A Personal Choice
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Social media presents the biggest and easiest way to stay connected with other people, whether they are friends, acquaintances, family, colleagues, or others. Of all the social media options, Facebook is the number one choice today. On a monthly basis, approximately 1.44 billion people use Facebook, with an average…
Major Flooding Forcing Road Closures; Power Outages Next
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Along with May, June has broken rain fall records in Ohio even before this latest weather event. Water is filling streams and rivers faster than can be carried away. At the same time catch basins in towns are also plugging from the debris brought in from the flow. State Road 49 in Antwerp is closed…
The Hunting Owl – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; Sue Shuherk Retires from the PCHBy: Stan Jordan The above picture is of a carving of an owl taken by Jarrison Steiner at the corner of CR 45 and the River Rd. east. This wise old owl is watching over the ravine as a guard and also for his food. The…
“You Are Beautiful!” – Miss C
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Greetings Loyal Readers! Close your eyes for a moment… close your eyes and think ‘beautiful’… picture someone you think is ‘beautiful.’ Now, open your eyes, who did you see? Jennifer Lopez? A Kardashian? A tall thin nameless blonde? Seriously folks, we have a problem! How many of you can, with honesty, say they saw themselves…
Undecided Mom – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, My pre-teen is constantly bugging me to get her own cell phone. She says all her friends have one, so should I get her one too? —Undecided Mom Dear Undecided Mom, Now while I cannot say whether your child is ready or not ready to have her first cell phone, let’s look…
My Big Day at the RibFest – Stan Jordan
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By: Stan Jordan As usual, at 8:00 a.m., we attended the pancake and sausage breakfast at the EMS building. The food was great and I met some old friends of mine. Along about noon, I visited the Ribfest at the Firehouse. Three of the Fireman took me around and showed and explained the new firetruck.…
Ask Me, Miss C – Dating at 30
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Dear Miss C, I am in my mid 30s and would like to start dating again, but I am not having much luck actually finding people to date. I live here. I know pretty much everyone (limits options). I am settled into a church, no options there. I don’t really go to bars (and don’t…
Mending Broken Hearts
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Broken hearts happen daily for a variety of reasons. Whether through death, rejection, broken trust, or simply falling out of love, a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in our lives. Our hearts literally feel like they are falling apart, scattering pieces everywhere. When we try…
Loneliness: A Real Human Condition
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck At one time or another, everyone has experienced some form of loneliness. However, loneliness is different from being alone. Alone is when you are literally by yourself and not in the presence of other people. Loneliness is a sense of emptiness or disconnection. Therefore, it can happen even when…
