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Setting the sky on fire

June 28, 2009

OTHO — The bangs and booms of fireworks followed by the oohs and aahs of people in the crowd are a common sound during the Fourth of July. But just what exactly goes into making those spectacular Fourth of July fireworks displays happen? Jeff Heun, assistant chief of the Otho Fire Department, has been assisting with fireworks shows for 16 years, of which the past four have been in Otho during the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. “I took a weekend certification course through J&M Displays in Yarmouth and did a few shows on and off before taking over in Otho,” he said. “Now, as assistant chief, I am always out there on the Fourth of July.” Advances in technology have allowed many fireworks displays to be set off electronically; however, Heun said he and local assistants Justin Deal and Terry Bloomquist still shoot most of Otho’s fireworks the “old-fashioned way.” “Most of our fireworks are still set off with flares,” he said.

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Thoughts to remember on Father’s Day

June 21, 2009

Father’s Day. Mother’s Day. Children’s Day. Grandparents’ Day.

Each has his or her own day.

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Pocahontas ‘Summer Splendor’

June 21, 2009

POCAHONTAS — Oh, the aroma of sweet-smelling flowers on a warm, summer day.

Likely that aroma will overwhelm those taking part in the ninth annual Summer Splendor garden walk from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Weddings of yesteryear

June 14, 2009

POMEROY — They come in white, of course, but also in pink and yellow, heather blue wool and black.

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No ugly ducklings here

June 7, 2009

Most residents of the Fort Dodge and Webster County area are familiar with John F. Kennedy Memorial Park just north of Fort Dodge.

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Registration open for Cancer Society Relay For Life

June 7, 2009

Registrations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Webster County teams may be made by calling the American Cancer Society at 576-6274.

Relay For Life of Webster County starts at 6 p.m. on July 17 and runs until 6 a.m.

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