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Ken Pollitz: Going on a treasure hunt
By Ken Pollitz - Guest Column
We were not in possession of any ancient or mysterious frayed-on-the-fringes map. No dated parchment, inscribed with a large red “X” marking the spot, had been dug up in our backyard.
This laborious pursuit would not be that simple!
Our joint adventure had been in the works for months, a mutual agreement between my wife and me. Push came to shove, or shall I say “shovel,” and we finally found the time to get to work with some determined digging.
Exceedingly confident of multiple treasures to be unearthed, we were nevertheless supremely uncertain as to the specifics. Any price tag was unquantifiable.
Editor’s Picks for week of July 16-22
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Lima Noon Optimist dinner: 5 p.m., VFW Post 1275, 124 E. Elm St., Lima. $8 per meal which includes chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, salad and dessert.
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Outdoor Storytimes: 10 a.m., Columbus Grove library, 317 N. Main St, Columbus Grove, and Kalida library, 110 S. Broad St., Kalida.
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Lima Area UFO Research Associates: 7 p.m., New Creation Lutheran Church, 109 W. Main St., Elida. Public welcome.
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Master Class Series: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Shop for Good/The Meeting Place, 220 W. Market St., Lima. Summer master class series taught by experienced artists. Tickets available at www.shopforgoodgifts.com
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