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Nashville TOPS meeting notes

  • April 5, 2010
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Ten members of TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with the TOPS and KOPS pledges on March 17. Jody Shaum gave Psalms 119:7 as their inspirational reading for the week. The club lost 6.4 pounds. Susan Schlabauch was their best re-dedicated loser. She told them to keep moving everyday. Lana Rush was their best KOPS. She said to watch their snacking when they cook. Schlabauch gave a program on binge...

Early pioneer survival tools

  • April 5, 2010
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The early pioneer coming into the Ohio wilderness needed his trusty rifle and tools to make his bullets. But another item that was most important was a good hunting knife, which was always by his side, ready for defense or for skinning out his kills.Abraham Shrimplin was an early settler (1810) in Holmes County, and at that time, he killed a bear and skinned him and sold the skin for a little...

Many reasons for rise in child obesity

  • April 5, 2010
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Why is childhood obesity increasing at such an alarming rate? Researchers have identified many reasons for childhood weight gain, primarily based on living conditions of higher-risk populations. The drastic rise in childhood obesity levels is evident in a number of recent studies, which reveal statistics that concern parents, health professionals and public health officials alike. One study...

Hiking the hideaways

  • April 5, 2010
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It’s time for a hike to explore the deep woods, a walk through the trees before the green floor grows; the trillium pop, the may apples spread, and sponge morels sneak up just as you pass by. I am searching for deer sheds. After all these years, I’ve never found a single antler, but I am hoping for the big rack this year. Discoveries wait to be nudged by my walking stick, I just know it. I am...

Saying I share your loss shouldn’t be very complicated, even in a world like this

  • April 5, 2010
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Amy Vanderbilt wrote the book on etiquette, which is kind of like saying Bruce Springsteen’s the Boss. It’s a simple, unalterable fact of life. But fashions change and seasons shift and it’s possible that in a generation or two, no one will even remember Springsteen, though I doubt it. Still, van Gogh died penniless and there was a time when women authors had to adopt masculine pseudonyms in...

Know how new credit card rules might affect you

  • April 5, 2010
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I know there are new rules for credit cards, but I’m not sure of the details. Is there anything in particular I should pay attention to? The new rules, most of which took effect in February, are the result of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. While the rules are meant to protect consumers, you still should be on the lookout for changes in rates or fees...

Lawn spring tips

  • April 5, 2010
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First the bad news: if you neglect spring lawn care (and related concerns pertaining to your mower), you could end up paying for it the rest of the year. Now the good news: spring lawn care doesn’t entail nearly the amount of work that you’ll have to invest in mowing alone throughout the summer months. In fact, most of you will need to implement only about half of the following 10 tips for...

Shreve Migration Sensation attracts 1,000 visitors on Saturday, March 27

  • April 5, 2010
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For the last 10 years people have been gathering at the elementary school in Shreve on a Saturday late in March. The event has gained in popularity over the years until the number of people attending reached 1,000 last year and again this year. The Shreve folks who plan it each year do an excellent job of attracting top-notch speakers and providing lots of interesting field events. The display...

Electronic information changes the face of litigation

  • April 5, 2010
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Q: We see the word “e-discovery” in court cases. What is that, anyway? A: The term literally means electronic discovery. In our legal system, discovery is the process before a trial where each side gets to obtain information about the other’s case. The theory behind it is that the system works best and most efficiently if parties have and can evaluate critical information before a case is...

Time to go fishing

  • April 5, 2010
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If you like to fish, then right now is the time to take advantage of a world class opportunity. North Central Ohio might not be the most desirable place in the world to live. However, the abundance of walleye a few miles north of here in Lake Erie certainly adds to our quality of life. Most fishermen plan at least one annual trip up to the lake for a summer fishing trip. Some folks charter a...