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Oh, My Aching Nose!

Oh my gosh! I am struggling so much with my allergies. Are you? You know, those pesky allergies that usually go away during the winter after we’ve experienced a long, hard freeze. This winter we love the higher temperatures, but for allergy sufferers, our noses are either clogged or dripping.  I am at a total loss as to what to take and have been on one antibiotic after another only to find out that it’s just my allergies. Just my allergies! Just! For the sufferer, that’s a pain in the nose, head, and neck.

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Order No. 11 and the Civil War

The primary focus of this class is the stories and histories of the families living in Bates, Cass, Jackson, and Vernon counties in Missouri in 1860. Researcher and author Tom Rafiner will address the question of what happened to the families during the Civil War, leading up to and subsequent to Order No. 11, where they went and who came back home. 

Pre-registration is requested for this class which will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Angela M.
Midwest Genealogy Center

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Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian crochet is also known as the "afghan stitch." It is a beautiful technique that starts with a chain as with crochet. You pick up stitches from the chain, leaving the stitches on the hook. You then work off the loops that are on the hook, never turning the piece. Both crochet and knit stitches are used in creating attractive pieces.
 

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Electric Cars: A Future Still in the Making

The other day I was browsing YouTube, like I frequently do. I usually ignore whatever advertisements are on the homepage, but for once there was one that caught my eye. It was advertising an all-electric vehicle for approximately $21,000. It also had a statistic that said 112 MPGe. I had no idea what this meant, but since I will be graduating from college soon and would like a new vehicle, this ad was music to my eyes. "SOLD!" I proclaimed as I clicked on the ad.

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Happy 150th Edith Wharton!

Edith Wharton was born on January 24 in 1862. She often wrote about New York society around the turn of the century. In 1920, she won the Pulitzer Prize for The House of Mirth. In addition to her fictional works, she also published books on interior decorating.

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How the Library Saved the Day! (True Story)

One of the many unfortunate events that happened recently in my family was when the car key broke inside the ignition. Little to my surprise, I thought, how can that happen? Luckily, we had extra keys for the car, but first we had to get the broken key out.
 

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The Winter of My Discontent

Today is Groundhog Day, and the famous Pennsylvania woodchuck has seen his shadow and proclaimed that we will have 6 more weeks of winter.

The way this winter's weather is going in our area, who's going to fuss about 6 more weeks of mild temperatures and sunny days? 

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Author Charla Krupp Dies of Breast Cancer

On January 23rd, the popular author and fashion commentator, Charla Krupp, died in her Manhattan home. She was 58 years old. Krupp's husband, Richard Zoglin, called her "a pioneering journalist, a champion of women, and an amazing life force."

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Community Bulletin Board

Did you know that we have a Community Bulletin Board? Are you wondering what a Community Bulletin Board is? Are you looking for a place to display your business cards, want ads, sale ads, or a place to post about your lost kitten?

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Hugs and Kisses at Baby Time

Love is in the air, and it’s February. Wait a minute—where did January go? Can you believe it’s February? I can’t! February is the month to celebrate love! This month in Baby Time, we’ll be singing songs and reading books about hugs and kisses. I can hear it now to the tune of Wheels on the Bus, "Oh, I just love your hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses. Oh, I just love your hugs and kisses, come and give me some!"

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