Jeanne Watson, Author at Leader Publications

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Old echoes of friendship and love

On Dec. 11 our family is making a donation to and hosting a reception at the Fort Saint Joseph Museum. Our gift to the Museum ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 8:27 am

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It’s my party. I’ll shop if I want to!

Last year I had the easiest and best holiday shopping experience of my life. I don’t even remember how it happened. I just remember that ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:52 am

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A hidden treasure on the move

What treasure, you ask? Many of us go by it each day and overlook it completely. Head west on Main Street, just before you cross ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:03 am

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The happiness effect, and how to find it

According to an article in “Social Science and Medicine,” a large study of American adults done by the London School of Economics found that the ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:39 am

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Sometimes history is like a mystery

The Chapin Mansion is a beautiful Victorian house in the Queen Anne Style. Most Niles residents think of the mansion as our old City Hall, ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:15 am

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Build it, and they will come

A lot of people think that if you build a really good selection of new businesses customers will just show up. Actually, it usually works ... Read more

by Jeanne Watson, Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:40 am

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Incubators aren’t just for chickens anymore

You probably know what an incubator is. It is usually equipment that provides the perfect environment and conditions for an egg to grow and develop. ... Read more