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Published April 28, 2009 11:13 am - Micro mushroom found; Courier travels overseas Etcetera By JUDY KRIEGER, Courier Editor Is there ever a cuter photo than little 7-year-old Emily Clark holding an itsy-bitsy mushroom in her hand?
Her mom found the micro mushroom in their Ottumwa yard. Now, let’s see the big ones! q q q Jean Ann Ross, with Journeys by Jean Ann Travel Agency, and Rose Schultz, Tour Director for SE Iowa AARP, participated in an Educational Familiarization Tour of Northern Ireland in late March. A highlight was spending a whole day in Dublin “and having our picture taken with the statue of Molly Malone — who the Dubliners affectionately refer to as ‘The Tart with the Cart’,” Schultz said. They also viewed the Book of Kells at the Trinity College Library. The tour included the 6th century “tall crosses” at Monasterboice; Belfast where “the troubles” were centered for decades. The Ottumwans experienced “Giant’s Causeway” which was a result of the ice age and volcanic eruption ... into The Irish Sea. This is near Bushmills — 14 miles from Scotland. They also visited Sligo, the Connemara Marble Factory and Galway Bay; flying home from Shannon. Schultz said they “totally enjoyed staying in Ashford and Dromoland Castles. Ireland is truly ‘40 shades of Green’ even in March. But, Ireland’s most endearing strong point for a visit is their people — warm, welcoming and pro-American.” Having been there, I totally agree. q q q The Baskett family of Ottumwa went to Branson, Mo., this month and took the Courier with them. Kristi Baskett said, “My daughters, Madison Baskett (age 7) and McKenna Baskett (age 3) are holding it by their favorite swimming pool at Big Cedar Wilderness Club. It has a wonderful view of Table Rock Lake.” The girls were accompanied on the trip by their parents, Steve and Kristi Baskett. Having been there, also, I agree — it’s a lovely area. 
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