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The hot dog: A history

March 19, 2010

The outdoor grills have stood vacant and idle during this horrendous winter while ice and snow were piled on top of them, giving in to the harshness and realities of another cold, cold season. The spring thaws and the summer winds will again activate the role of these super cooking utensils, bringing pure delight to the many that savor, of all things, the hot dog. Yes, the hot dog, the most popular food staple in the land. Who could resist this morsel, grilled to perfection and smothered with mustard, relish, onion, pickle and maybe a spicy chili sauce, or even kraut on a steamed bun? How could you beat that? Top that off with a cold beer, soda or lemonade. It has to be a good description of heaven. The hot dog, as we know it, has a fabulous history going back to who knows where or when. It’s been called a frankfurter or just plain frank, a wiener, a weenie or a red hot and many more things we won’t mention at this time.

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Senior News

March 19, 2010

TRUMBULL MOBILE MEALS will be holding a walk from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Eastwood Mall in Niles. March for Meals is a nationwide awareness and fundraising campaign designed to focus attention on hunger in the United States.

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More than a tourist

March 12, 2010

GIRARD — Charles Hubler has seen the sun rise from atop Africa’s highest peak. He has braved the ice and cold of an Antarctic expedition and scuba-dived in the clear, blue Caribbean waters off Central Americ.

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A bold project

March 12, 2010

Editor’s Note: This column was first published May 22, 2009. The writer has updated the column for republicatio.

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Senior News

March 12, 2010

LAKE VISTA OF CORTLAND, 303 N. Mecca, Cortland, is hosting Breakfast at the Lake at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Clubhouse. The speaker will be Susan Riggle, pharmacist, with the topic “Medications and You.” Riggle will be on hand to answer any questions.

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Looking back at the farm

March 5, 2010

Let’s take a look at agricultural history going back to the years of A.D. 800 to about 1300. This information comes from an interesting book, “Climate of Fear,” written by Dr.

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