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Lima merchant Gus Holstine had a forgettable autumn in 1920. In quick succession, he fractured two ribs, contracted pneumonia “and to cap the climax developed a serious attack of appendicitis, which resulted in an operation, his life in the balance for five days,” the Lima Republican-Gazette reported November 21, 1920.

LIMA — Local businesses will once again be participating in Downtown Lima, Inc.’s Holiday Festival this year.

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I texted my daughter, who lives two states away, to ask what she is most looking forward to when she comes home for Thanksgiving.

“In everything give thanks,” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Tis the season, right? Thanksgiving – a time to give thanks for all the amazing parts of our lives. Which, for me — and most of us, is super easy. I can name many things right off the bat that I am so very thankful for – my kiddos, my parents, my sisters – my extended family, Lee, my house, my job – you know, all the good things!

Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.

Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get sick from the virus any time of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis in the U.S.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline due to brain cell degeneration. It’s the most common cause of dementia — a clinical syndrome characterized by a collection of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, thinking behavior. Dementia is not a specific disease itself.

Q: My ex and I do not have a formal holiday schedule because we both followed a religion that did not celebrate holidays. Our children have been brought up that way. Over the last year I have met and married someone who does not necessarily follow any religion but makes a huge deal out of Thanksgiving. Her family approaches it more as a family get-together and it’s a very festive time. My children’s mom is adamant that we continue to approach holidays as we always did and will not allow the children to come with me to my in-law’s home, even though the parenting plan clearly designates this Wednesday through Sunday is with me. The kids are excited and really want to go. What’s good ex-etiquette?

MINNEAPOLIS — After disappearing from malls and shopping centers over the last few years, Toys ‘R’ Us is opening a new store at the Mall of America just in time for the holiday shopping season.