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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News from days past
110 years ago
1898
Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Streeter and Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Garvin.
Mrs. George R. Strickling of Adams Township died.
90 years ago
1918
Mrs. Clarence Hirt had her shoulder broken, her husband and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hirt and daughter Irene were all shaken up and ...
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News from days past
110 years ago
1898
The 17-year-old son of Henry James, who resided on the Mallernee farm on North Ridge, had a leg nearly cut off in a corn cutter.
A buggy in which A.D. Raifsnider was riding collided with one driven by Joe Alspaugh on South Main Street. Raifsnider's buggy was damaged but no one ...
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Ready to resign from adulthood
Remember
when people
seemed
to be happy
Uncovered from my file of interesting observations is this one, written by Robert Jentzsch. I'm not sure who the writer is, but he makes a good point for resigning from adulthood.
"To Whom it May Concern:
I am hereby officially tendering my resig ...
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Under pressure folks say odd things
A friend shared this with me, claiming these are actual conversations that have taken place between attorneys and witnesses in U.S. courtrooms.
Now, I can't authenticate whether this is true, but the exchanges are fun just the same. To be fair to the legal profession, I've heard stupid questions ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1888
Will Hall of Piety Hill smiles. A daughter came to his house last Saturday.
Hon. James Hunt is receiving congratulations on his friends upon the advent of a male heir.
Miss Cora, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hanawalt, is quite ill.
Kuhnke's cider mill and jelly and apple butter ...
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Bosses say the strangest things
A magazine recently ran a "Dilbert quotes" contest. The editors were looking for people to submit quotes from their real life Dilbert-type bosses. Here are a few of the finalists:
*As of tomorrow, employees will only be able to access the building using individual security codes. Pictures will be ...
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News from days past
120 years ago
1888
The bums will soon learn that it is to their interests to keep sober in Clyde under the present administration. It is just as easy to keep sober as to get drunk, and it brings a great deal less trouble and disgrace. The municipal authorities do well to enforce the laws rigidly.
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10 rules for dating my daughter
My daughter grew up and left the nest over seven years ago. I'm sure she breathed a sign of relief, considering what I threatened to put her dates through when she was attending high school.
I never followed through with my threats, such as cleaning my shotgun, sharpening my chainsaw or peeling a ...
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