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| Many types of inspiration trigger poetry writing |
For Sandy Schweneker, inspiration to write a poem occurs in a variety of ways.
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Saturday, April 07, 2012
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| Gardening not just for the green of thumb, says homesteader |
What do you like to eat? Forming a list of what vegetables you want to plant in your garden should be the same as making a grocery list, according to one self-taught gardener.
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Friday, April 06, 2012
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| Cattlewoman embarks on career in meat business |
For many college students, the stress of juggling classes can be overwhelming, let alone adding running a business to the list.
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Friday, April 06, 2012
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| Anglers find relief from the modern wired world |
Texting, Facebook, Twitter, cell phones, iPods, iPads and other new innovations have created a world tightly wrapped in supersonic speed where the value of a second has reached levels previously unimaginable.
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
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| Noble County farm-to-fork tour is agricultural adventure |
Tour a bison ranch, get a taste of maple syrup sweetness, meander down lavender lane and more as a guest on the Noble County Farm to Fork Tour in northern Indiana.
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Monday, April 02, 2012
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| Farm family readies for service trip to Haiti with church |
Farmers Ken and Jane Rulon, along with other members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville, are preparing to embark on an unique service trip to Haiti.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
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| Yes, Indiana, there really is a Santa Claus |
Many people may not realize it, but the country’s first theme park is nestled in this little hamlet along the Kentucky-Indiana border.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
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| Tree farm lets families grow Christmas traditions |
Christmas trees cover 350 acres at Williams Tree Farm, providing an opportunity for everyone to find the perfect one for their home.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
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| Visitors flock to waterways to see bald eagles |
One doesn’t have to travel to the Pacific Northwest or Upper Midwest to experience the grandeur of the bald eagle.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
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| Visitors center highlights popular lake’s attractions |
Rend Lake has long been a popular tourist destination in southern Illinois. Now vacationers have a one-stop shop that combines function with culture.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
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| Community-based resale shops live up to holiday spirit all year |
As Jeff Hanson, a member of the Clipper Closet Resale Shop board of directors, puts it, “We’re helping the community 50 cents at a time.”
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Friday, December 16, 2011
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| Cornucopia of fall items available at pumpkin farm |
More than 90 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash are growing at Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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| Glass pumpkins are off the beaten patch |
Pumpkin lovers who tire of their favorite fall ornaments wilting away may be interested in Abby Gitlitz’s creations.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
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| Bassets rescue group waddles for fun(ds) |
This central Illinois community recently saw its population increase by about 18 percent, not counting the additional people attending the annual Harvest Days celebration.
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Thursday, October 06, 2011
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| For farmer, hunting business became way to keep farm life |
Some hunters will tell you that, for them, hunting is a way of life, the way they feed their families, even supplement their incomes and something they’ve always known.
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Thursday, October 06, 2011
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