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The Batson Dogtrot House in the 1830s section of Historic Collinsville was built for the unlucky-in-love Kitty Batson, who lived in it with three different husbands she was forced to bury. The Leaf-Chronicle/Lee Morgan

Come home to Collinsville

In the southern reaches of Montgomery County in a town appropriately called Southside, seemingly endless stories wait to be uncovered by those interested enough to find them.

May. 18, 2012

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The main character of ‘The Walking Dead’ video game, Lee Everett, fights off the undead. Contributed

'Walking Dead' game leaves him craving more

Fans of "The Walking Dead" television series on AMC know that even though the show is about a zombie Armageddon, the show itself is more about the characters than the zombies.

May. 16, 2012

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In this undated handout photo released by Bonnie Plants, Austin Mezera, winner of the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program for the State of Wisconsin in 2011, is seen. If you think it's hard getting kids to eat their vegetables, wait until you try recruiting them for garden work. But the challenge is worth it, since children might be more likely to add healthy foods to their diet after growing them. (AP Photo/Bonnie Plants) Uncredited/AP

Plant seeds of enthusiasm for gardening

If you think it's hard getting kids to eat their vegetables, wait until you try recruiting them for garden work. But the challenge is worth it: Children just might add more healthy foods to their diet if they've grown them themselves.

May. 14, 2012

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Pregnancy hones newest hobby: Hypercriticism

As many a pregnant woman knows, life changes by degrees once that little stick gives you your longed-for answer.

May. 14, 2012

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In this Aug. 22, 2011 image, honeycomb and brie English muffin pizzas are seen in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Matthew Mead/AP

Savor the sweet, simple flavor of honeycombs

It's time to think beyond the bear bottle. Because honey comes in way more forms than just plastic squirt bottles. My favorite? Honey in the comb, pure and simple. And yes, the comb is totally safe to eat.

May. 14, 2012

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Mike Bryant opens the Jammin’ in the Alley season with a free outdoor concert starting 7 p.m. Friday, May 18. Contributed

Strawberry Alley creates a jam

Are you ready to jam? The alley is waiting. Mile Bryant takes the stage 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 for the opener of the fifth season of Jammin' in the Alley.

May. 16, 2012

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Spinach Lasagna Ready Rollups are a practical alternative to frozen dinners, even for people who don’t like to cook. The Leaf-Chronicle/Diane Welker

The missing ingredient: Convenience

As I continue choking my way through the assortment of boxed "healthy" frozen dinners in my freezer, something kept dinging in the back of my mind like the annoying "beep beep beep" of the microwave ordering you back into the kitchen.

May. 14, 2012

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When schools close, where do 30,000 kids go?

The long, hot summer is almost upon us. And as of May 23, it's going to seem a lot longer for parents of kids in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

May. 14, 2012

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‘American Idol’ star Bucky Covington performs at The Warehouse, 20 McClure St., with doors opening 8 p.m. and the show starting 9 p.m. Friday, May 18. Contributed

Go Calendar

Casey Harris 6:30 p.m. and Rooted Wings 10 p.m. Friday, May 18, Oneal's Bar and Grill, 1979 Madison St., 802-5577. Mike Bryant, 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, Jammin' in the Alley, Strawberry Alley, 645-7476.

May. 16, 2012

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The new Tiki Bar at Leatherwood Resort & Marina is celebrated with a grand opening 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The band Sirens and Strings will perform live music. Contributed/Leatherwood Resort & Marina

A note from the editor

Dear Readers, I returned from a yoga retreat last weekend longing to bring that vacation feeling home with me. I hatched a plan to build a wooden yoga platform in the woods beside my house.

May. 16, 2012

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Shirley Stokes enjoys having her family home for the holidays, including Christmas. Pictured from left, in the front row, is daughter Connie Smith, husband Calvin Stokes and the Mother of the Year winner. In the back row daughter Brenda Stokes Davis stands with her brother, David Stokes. Contributed Photo

Mother of the Year was a hands-on mom

Even small children know that clovers have three leaves. But lurking among those thatches of green are rare finds: clovers possessing four leaves. Shirley Stokes always found the four-leaf clovers. Some might chalk that up to sheer luck.

May. 11, 2012

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In this image released by Scribner, "The Wind Through the Keyhole," by Stephen King is shown. (AP Photo/Scribner) Uncredited/AP

'Wind Through the Keyhole' only for fans

Roland Deschain, son of Steven, the last gunslinger of Gilead, is back. Do ya ken it? If those lines make no sense to you, there's very little reason to read Stephen King's "The Wind Through the Keyhole" (Scribner).

May. 12, 2012

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Mom's love takes no vacations

An hour ago, I kissed my 19-month-old son goodbye. Then I hugged my husband and cried. I got in the car and put on my seatbelt. Went back inside... Turned on the car. Went back inside... The final time that I "forgot" something, I walked out of the house

May. 11, 2012

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AT THE LIBRARY

New arrivals this week at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane. "The Art Of Confession: Renewing Yourself Through The Practice Of Honesty," by Wilkes, Paul

May. 11, 2012

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Mom taught lessons on kissing, honesty and napkin-folding

Happy Mother's Day! I envision you (the mothers reading this) lying comfortably in bed, eating the breakfast which was lovingly prepared for you, reading your favorite (wink, wink) Sunday column! The more likely reality is that you've been up for hours, c

May. 11, 2012

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In this book cover image released by St. Martin's Press, "Silenced," by Allison Brennan is shown. (AP Photo/St. Martin's Press) Uncredited/AP

Kincaid back in compelling 'Silenced'

An FBI trainee ends up over her head when she helps investigate a congressional sex scandal in "Silenced" (St. Martin's Press), the latest in the Lucy Kincaid series by Allison Brennan.

May. 12, 2012

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Finalists in Mother of the Year contest shine in motherhood’s many roles

Sons and daughters opened their hearts in nominating their mothers to be The Leaf-Chronicle's Mother of the Year. A few appreciative husbands chimed in, too.

May. 12, 2012

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An image in Eric Hansen’s “Dollhouse” series reveals the timeworn wallpaper from a century ago. THE LEAF-CHRONICLE/GREG WILLIAMSON

Award-winning photographer donates 'Dollhouse' photos to Clarksville museum

There's something not quite right about the photos. They seem to picture a house, but the weave on the curtains looks too big and the wallpaper print seems slightly too whimsical. And that is because these are not photos of a house, but of a dollhouse.

May. 11, 2012

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