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Wayne County the Way it Was - Part 10

  • May 1, 2010
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REAL ESTATE MAN TAKES REAL SPILLElmer S. Landes, the Wooster real estate man, is telling the story of an experience he had over here at Orrville, that for a long time after it occurred he kept as quiet as a country graveyard, says the Courier.One evening, a month or so ago, Mr. Landes came over to Orrville, stopping over night at —. But that has nothing to do with the story. In the morning he...

Wayne County the Way it Was - Part 9

  • May 1, 2010
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May, 1910DID YOU NOTICE?For some time Saturday morning the town clock was about a quarter of an hour behind time. When it was 7 'clock standard, the hands of the big court house clock had 17 minutes of 7. Shortly after this hour the hands were pushed around to their proper places and the old clock began ticking off the seconds as regularly as ever.FARMERS LINE INTO WOOSTERThe Wayne County...

A perfect Mother’s Day, at least in my eyes

  • May 1, 2010
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Imagine if you will, a perfect Mother’s Day, a day when you get to sleep in as late as you want. In your own bed. Without anyone coming and breathing on you, banging your door open or making so much noise you are forced out of a deep sleep in a panic state of immediate alertness. Imagine if you will, a day where all of your needs are met and you are put at the top of the list. Where what you...

A quiet inventory of your home These are the things that define who we are, for better or for worse

  • May 1, 2010
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There was an estate auction on our street this week and in the neighborhood, it turned into an event.Nipper was fascinated by the big tent in the adjacent yard, by the lunch wagon and mostly by all the people who came to look. He spent a good while looking through the master bedroom window at the action.As people wandered about on a drizzly Saturday morning, I walked over. I knew my neighbor only...

A friend for life is a friend indeed

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Today as the sun shines and the breeze is light, I’m thinking about friendship. I’m not sure what kind of friend I am; I hope I’m a good one. I didn’t read a book, see a movie, or watch Oprah to get me thinkin’ about friendship. I watched a group of them. Friends. Actually, I’ve had the privilege of watching them for a few years now. We call them the Lyons group. Mainly because one of them...

Are you a champion?

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I watched in horror Tuesday night as LeBron James shot his final free throw left handed. The trepidation in the announcer’s voice said it all, “Why did he do that? Something’s wrong.” After all, this is LeBron James, the champion of the Cleveland Cavaliers (whom I might add hopefully will be our 2010 NBA Champions). The answer is clear: he shot left handed because his right elbow hurt. After...

What health care reform means for seniors

  • May 1, 2010
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Dear Savvy Senior, How will the new health care bill affect seniors? My wife and I both receive Medicare benefits and would like to know what we can expect. Concerned Senior Dear Concerned, There are several ways the new health care reform law will affect seniors on Medicare and those planning for their retirement years. Here are some of the key changes you should be aware of. Drug...

Hope for hanging baskets

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I’ve been thinking a lot about hanging baskets lately. Hanging baskets are a Mother’s Day gift staple and for good reason. They’re beautiful, they last longer than cut flowers, and for much of the country the timing is perfect to start gardening. The thing I’ve been thinking about is that hanging baskets are one of the hardest things to keep looking good all summer. The reason is simple...

Talkin’ more turkey

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It’s Tuesday night at 11:30 p.m. I just got home after a very long day. Everyone is asleep, and as usual I have waited till the last possible moment to write this column. I started writing about another subject, but it just wasn’t flowing very well. I knew that it was a waste of time to continue on that topic. A glance at a nearby label reminded me I had some more information to share on the...

Child support enforcement agencies assist parents

  • May 1, 2010
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Q: What services can a Child Support Enforcement Agency provide? A: Ohio’s child support program is based on the fundamental belief that children deserve financial support. Nearly one million children are directly impacted by this program. The Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) can assist parents by providing services that include: Ÿ establishment of paternity by acknowledgment of the...