BarbaraAnne Helberg
Writing has always been my passion while my life took other paths. I spent ten years in newspaper writing; however, my first love is fiction.
I've completed several writing courses and continue to work in creative fiction and Internet writing since my retirement in 2008.
In the 1980s and 1990s, I worked in staff and free-lance journalism for several local newspapers including The Northwest-Signal, Napoleon, Ohio; The Deshler Flag, Deshler, Ohio; and The Leipsic Messenger, Leipsic, Ohio. I've also worked in the delivery end of newspapering as a neighborhood carrier and as a rural motor route driver.
I have graduated from several Writer's Digest writing courses and the Famous Writer's School, Westport, Connecticut correspondence course.
In the 1970's I helped found Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and served as a contributor and editor of its newsletter, The Staffer.
Self-publishing endeavors have always been a favorite pursuit. I publish handcrafted booklets, novelettes, and projects, as well as a newsletter on self-publishing prospects.
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I've completed several writing courses and continue to work in creative fiction and Internet writing since my retirement in 2008.
In the 1980s and 1990s, I worked in staff and free-lance journalism for several local newspapers including The Northwest-Signal, Napoleon, Ohio; The Deshler Flag, Deshler, Ohio; and The Leipsic Messenger, Leipsic, Ohio. I've also worked in the delivery end of newspapering as a neighborhood carrier and as a rural motor route driver.
I have graduated from several Writer's Digest writing courses and the Famous Writer's School, Westport, Connecticut correspondence course.
In the 1970's I helped found Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and served as a contributor and editor of its newsletter, The Staffer.
Self-publishing endeavors have always been a favorite pursuit. I publish handcrafted booklets, novelettes, and projects, as well as a newsletter on self-publishing prospects.
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high school graduate/one year of college at Defiance, Ohio/journalism in Henry and Putnam counties, Ohio/creative writing here and at Helium and Bukisa, as well as article writing at Suite101Interests
Thoroughbred racing; animals(puppy-dogs in particular) and animal rights; sports (especially baseball, football and basketball); lighthouses and their history; 18th-19th Century writers; history in general; stenciled and formatted drawing; and old moviesMotto
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Turtle Fest and Flat Rock Creek Festival Scheduled in Northwest OhioThe St. Augustine (Church) Turtle Fest in Northwest Ohio is held at the Henry County Fairgrounds, and the Flat Rock Creek Festival is hosted at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. -
Three Wins for Headworth in Second Day of Racing at the 2011 Henry County FairWhile Mark Headworth drove to three more wins on the second day of harness racing at the Henry County Fair, Lightening Watt lighted up the scoreboard with the fastest time of the meet. -
Mark Headworth Dominated Harness Racing at the 2011 Henry County Fair in Napoleon OhioWhile Mark Headworth of Oregon, Ohio, dominated the harness racing divisions, Chris Junge's pair of Black Percherons swept honors in the draft horse shows. -
Fall American Vacation Festival Spots for September October NovemberAlthough Hurricane Irene may have caused the cancellation of some fall festivals in the United States, there are plenty other events that offer great day stops for vacationers looking for local family fun and exotic foods. -
After July 4th and August Festivals Scheduled Across AmericaFestivals are a given in the summer in America. Everything from chicken barbeque to cheese tasting is on tap. Plan ahead to visit festivals on tap in July and August. -
Top May and June Party Festivals Across the United StatesFrom the Jambalaya in Gonzales, Louisiana to the Crab in Kodiak, Alaska, both coming Memorial Day Weekend, American spring, summer, and fall party festivals dot the United States landscape. -
Shackleford Commands Win in Preakness Stakes Over Animal KingdomShackleford, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby, set his own rules in the Preakness Stakes with Jesus Castanon debuting in the saddle and commanded a win. -
Northwest Ohio's Hicksville Holds Buckeye Heritage Festival Third Week in MayNative American Indians of Northwest Ohio and Black Swamp settlers of the region are the historic stars of Hicksville, Ohio's Buckeye Heritage Festival. -
Velazquez Stays Aboard Animal Kingdom for 2011 Preakness StakesJockey John Velazquez replaced his friend, injured rider Robby Albarado, in the Kentucky Derby, but will ride against him with Animal Kingdom in the Preakness. Albarado has King Congie.
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Ayersville High School Ohio Grubs Ate the Baseball Infield and Delayed Home OpenerGrubs invaded the underground of the Ayersville High School (Defiance County, Ohio) baseball infield and delayed the home field advantage of the Pilots. -
A New GameRod Lawson, a former basketball star crippled by a horrendous traffic accident, must find a new way to relate to his son and to a different life. -
Joshua Tree Wins Pattison Canadian International StakesSadler's Wells grandson Joshua Tree threw a shoe just before the starting parade for the Canadian International, then rebounded to win the race. -
Northwest Ohio's Defiance, Payne, and McClure Host Fall FestivalsIt's Johnny Appleseed and applebutter fest time in Northwest Ohio's fall village festivals.
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Big Ten Conference A-B Divisions Will Honor OSU-Michigan and Other RivalriesThe college football Big Ten Conference "money powers" -- Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Penn State -- were divided down the middle in the new conference divisional lineup. -
Northwest Ohio's Henry County Fairgrounds Hosts a Variety of ActivitiesFestivals in the Fall are plentiful in Northwest Ohio, many of which are hosted by local county fairgrounds. Some towns sponsor festivities for annual celebrations and replenish themselves. -
St. Augustine Turtle Fest and Town Celebrations in Northwest Ohio Despite 9/11 AnniversaryEven when local summer and fall celebrations fall on the date of the infamous 9/11 attack on New York City, strong historical and family ties shine through in the nation's small villages. -
Northwest Ohio Family Fairs and Festivals Continue Through SeptemberMany small communities in Northwest Ohio, such as Malinta, go big with fairs and festivals that provide summer family fun and promote local history. -
Draft Horse Hitch and Homebrewed Lagers Ales and Wines AwardedAmong those recognized and awarded at the 2010 Henry County Fair in Ohio were adult contestants in categories of Homebrewed Lagers, Ales, and Wine, as well as Draft Horse Hitch.
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Grand Champion Animals Awarded and Auctioned at Henry County Ohio FairAnimal projects at county fairs are judge awarded and auctioned off to highest bidders. Youth and 4-H members spend their summers grooming their animals and competitive entries.
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Northwest Ohio's Henry County Fair Offers Family Fun and CompetitionA great way to spend family time is attending a county fair. Northwest Ohio fairs run June through September and promote youth activities and competitive projects.
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Ohio State Schedule and Jim Tressel's Two-Year Contract ExtensionOSU football coach Jim Tressel has already said he won't coach into his 80s like Joe Pa. What's in his two-year extension contract?
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County Fairs Still Attract Youth and 4-H ClubsTraditionally, the Henry County Fair begins on Friday, the third week in August. This year marked the 157th fair, with higher gate receipts on Monday than in 2009.
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What's New in the Ohio State Buckeyes' and Jim Tressel's Play Book?Jim Tressel has taken the Buckeyes to five straight conference titles but can't win Big Ten Coach of the Year. Can Terrelle Pryor help? -
Muscles Yankee Progeny Win in Hambletonian and in Swedish Harness RacesMuscles Yankee's harness racing influence is running deep. His son Muscle Massive won the Hambletonian after three daughters ran well in Sweden. -
Thoroughbred Harry Bassett Inducted to National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameHarry Bassett was a talented Thoroughbred of the 1800s fathered by the prolific sire Lexington. -
Big Ten College Football Welcomes Nebraska to Conference Play in 2011The name Big Ten will stick because it's a long-held trademark of the midwest, but that college football conference will number twelve in the 2011 season.
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2010 Inductees of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Voted in with New RulesFor the first time the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame used a collective ballot to choose four new contemporary members. Also, Jockey Don Pierce and his old boss, trainer Buster Millerick, were voted in from the Historic Review Committee. -
Review Book/Movie: The NaturalRoy Hobbs is destined to be the best there ever was in baseball until he meets Harriet, the slayer of his dreams. -
Phoenix Arizona Leads Lowest Rated Ten Cities that Crave Canine CompanionshipA canine in Phoenix, Arizona has the run of five different off leash parks. Phoenix rates No.31 on Dog Fancy's Best Forty cities for dogs. -
What is to like About the Second Top Ten Dog Friendly Cities?One doesn't have to cross the country to find the best city locations for living with a dog. There are forty cities highly rated for enjoying great residency with a canine buddy. -
Ten Cities Where Dogs RuleThese ten cities rated in the top forty for best places to live with a dog offer summer fests involving canines, open beach swimming, and off leash dog parks. -
Best Things About the Best Ten Cities to Live with a DogLooking for the best cities in the U.S. to enjoy your canine friend? Want to know the perks of the Top Ten dog friendly cities? Check here! -
Population Numbers for Thirty Cities that Welcome DogsMany of the cities ranking as the top eleven through forty for dog lovers have citizenry populations that don't number much ahead of their dog populations. -
The Top Ten Cities to Live Where Dogs Are WelcomedFind the cities that regularly welcome dogs as part of their citizenry. View the Top Ten list and more.
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What Cities Encourage Living with Canine Companions?Dog Fancy magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2010, and the publication's September issue this year names the best 40 dog friendly U.S. cities. -
Toledo Dog Shootings and Chemical Torture Spark Debate Over Ohio's Animal Abuse PenaltiesOhio lags behind Alabama, Michigan, Colorado, and Pennsylvania in state code penalties for animal abuse. Petitioners seek to change that. -
Rain, Wind, Oosthuizen Win at St. Andrews 2010 British Open ChampionshipFrom Mossel Bay, South Africa, where the links winds also blow, Louis Oosthuizen blew away the Old Course at St. Andrews in the 156th British Open Championship July 18, 2010. -
Petitions to Tighten Buckeye State's Animal Cruelty Laws Circulate in Toledo, OhioThree dogs horrifically abused in Toledo, Ohio by gunshots and chemicals have survived and are being cared for as anti-animal cruelty petitions circulate. -
Phar Lap's Painful Death Proved Animals Are SentientArguments that animals have no feelings from which to suffer should have died with the great Australian racehorse Phar Lap, who suffered an agonizing end. -
Who Are the Greatest Male Golfers of All Time and What is the Grand Slam?A male professional golfer's greatest pursuit is to win the sport's Grand Slam events. Who is among the greatest of all golfers?
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Bucky Dent's Day at Fenway ParkLittle heralded Bucky Dent hit the home run in Fenway Park that threw Boston's 1978 pennant hopes into a tail-spin. -
Local Fairs Feature Some of Standardbred Racing's Grand Circuit WinnersWhere can local Standardbred racing fans go to catch a glimpse of Grand Circuit champions in action? -
Oiled PelicansThe Gulf of Mexico's Pelicans, Louisiana's state bird, and other wildlife are oiled in place. -
Sunday DonutAn old man can barely recall his great love. -
Poems About SurfingPoems About Surfing describe some of the scenes and feelings experienced by surfers.
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What is Mercy for Animals and Where Can the Organization Be Found?Nathan Runkle founded Mercy for Animals four years after he examined an exhibit in Dayton, Ohio describing the cruel confinement and abuse of animals raised to be slaughtered for food. -
Celebrity Jamie Lee Curtis Condemns Animal Cruelty Recorded at Conklin Dairy FarmA petition calling for the shut-down of Conklin Dairy Farm near Plain City, Ohio over cruelty to animals issues was signed by actress Jamie Lee Curtis. -
Animal Cruelty Arrest Made at Conklin Dairy Farm Near Plain City OhioCruelty and abuse to farm factory animals housed at the Conklin Dairy Farm near Plain City, Ohio led to an arrest after Mercy for Animals turned over undercover video evidence to local authorities. -
Baseball Legend Willie Howard Mays Jr. Receives Beacon AwardOutstanding as a centerfielder with the New York and San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets, Willie Mays received the Beacon Award in May, 2010.
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Animal Disease Lab and Property on Plum Island New York for Sale?Plum Island's security, reevaluated after 9/11, resulted in the property being transferred from U.S. Department of Agriculture to Homeland Security. Kansas is the new target area for the island's disease laboratory.
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A Transfer of Books and BodyResponding to the death of a spouse creates a holding on and letting go dilemma.
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E. B. White Remembered the Past in Order to Calculate the FutureIn his concern for the future, author E. B. White set his sights on the past to evaluate the present and predict future concepts. -
Meanings of Ancient Names for New Baby GirlsBaby girls of ancient culture were given names with meanings related to beauty of birth, personality, nature, and occupations. Some ancient names, like Ashley, were male-female friendly. Ashley sprung from a surname meaning dweller among ash trees. -
Rick Dempsey's Comedic Follies in Fenway ParkIt was the last day of the season in Fenway Park when Baltimore Orioles catcher Ricky Dempsey made everyone forget the previous day's division race loss to the New York Yankees. -
All Time Top Five Sports MoviesWhile entertainment is a primary goal of movie producers, a compelling story is the heart of the top five sports movies, just as it is in any other genre.
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Meanings of Ancient Names for New Baby BoysParents looking for different names for a new baby boy can check ancient meanings. The Greek name George, for instance, means Earthworker; Philip's meaning is Lover of Horses; Malachi is Messenger.
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Review of Children's Book: Skipingo HomeThoroughbred Skipingo is born of top breeding, but he is unable to live up to the outstanding record of his champion brother Skip Away. -
Woofer's Reunion at Marblehead LighthouseWoofer has returned to Marblehead Lighthouse State Park without food. Now he must search for his mate, Mother, and his newborn pups.
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Woofer Returns to Mother's Birthing Nest at Marblehead LighthouseWoofer feels desperation at the absence of his family and remembers the loss of Mother's and his first litter. -
Birth at Marblehead LighthouseWoofer and Mother, ordinary, lowly mixed breed canines become parents to their first litter near the shores of Lake Erie at Marblehead Lighthouse.
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How to Throw a Leaf Raking PartyAttacking the seasonal pile of leaves in a party way can provide memorable family fun.
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The Dirty Delight of Bird WatchingBe prepared to clean up after birds of a delightful variety of colors, as well as colorful antics, who entertain neighborhoods in feathery ways. -
Big Brown and Curlin May Matchup Within the Breeders' Cup ClassicMatchups between great horses in the Sport of Kings have always drawn great crowds. Will Curlin take on Big Brown? -
Latino and Hispanic Athletes Continue to Join the Millionaires ClubLatino and Hispanic athletes are pumping millions into the American economy. While millions of dollars and huge growth continue to go hand in hand, Latinos are making hay and moving up the economic ladder. -
Writer Virginia Woolf Opened Doors for Housebound WomenAlthough Virginia Woolf's work promoted an understanding of the responsiblilities of writers and readers, an unrecognized power, a phantom, pervaded her life and affected her writings. -
Day Trip to a LighthouseMost of the time, people go somewhere else, somewhere other than their own backyard to seek a day's adventure. Northern Ohioans have a day trip to Marblehead Lighthouse in their backyard. -
Discover a Lighthouse, Help Save a LegendThe Department of the Interior and the Coast Guard have geared up efforts to close and give away surplus lighthouses. You can help save these legends of the coasts.
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An Introduction to LighthousesRenovations to Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie were complete, and I went to have a look. The climb to the top was exhilerating!
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Self-publishing is a Viable Option in Today's MarketSelf-publish by copywriting, piggybacking, book signings, news releases
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How Difficult is Winning the American Triple Crown for Thoroughbreds?Only eleven Thoroughbreds in history have won the American Triple Crown
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Heritage Knows No BoundsMost people have heritage of one kind or another
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Barbaro RememberedShould he have run?
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Why the Novel MattersD.H. Lawrence wondered about the wonderful things in life
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John Eliot's Divine Mission: A DialoguePuritans, Pilgrims, Strangers, and Bible toters converged on the New World