Monthly Archives: October 2009

Fright Night

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Julie Buntjer

If my almost-four-year-old niece has nightmares about her first door-to-door trick-or-treating adventure, it will probably be my fault. The first time my doorbell rang tonight, I opened the door and was surprised to see my little niece and nephew from … Continue reading →

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It’s a feed haulin’, boat pullin’ big ol’ truck

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Julie Buntjer

My dad bought a different pickup truck a while back … not a new one, but much better than any of the farm trucks I think my dad has ever owned. Those of you who know my dad, or saw … Continue reading →

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This just in … China to lift ban on U.S. pork

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Julie Buntjer

This just came into my e-mail inbox … wonderful news for U.S. pork producers! WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 29, 2009 – With prodding from the Obama administration, China today announced that it will lift its ban on U.S. pork imports, a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a world with more birthdays

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Julie Buntjer

It was in June of 2005 that I was sent to the Nobles County Fairgrounds to cover the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event for the Daily Globe. I’d covered relays before in Redwood County, and had first … Continue reading →

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The heart overfloweth

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Julie Buntjer

When my nephew Matt came into the world more than 18 years ago, my heart was stolen by the beautiful baby boy with his sandy brown hair and his big blue eyes. I can still picture him in the hospital … Continue reading →

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