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June 2008 Articles

Below is a collection of current and past American Profile articles as published in our weekly magazine. Browse by date and even get a sneak peak of upcoming stories. Don't forget you can also submit your own story and read others submitted by the American Profile community.

Jamming to the Homemade Blues images

by Michael McCall

Renaud Perry will always remember the first time he opened the front door of his home and heard a racket blaring from the living room.
Peace Corps images

by Nancy Henderson

Celebrating Boomers: A mature generation answers the call.
Watching for Wildfires images

by Ted Alan Stedman

Billy Ellis mans his lookout post in Colorado mountains
Cranberry Bread with Orange and Oats

by Mary Ann Kauchak

This tart, dense bread is moist and fruity. It’s great for breakfast or tea time.
Ask American Profile 6/29/2008 images
Carolyn's Morsels
Picnics Made Easy

by Kathy Peel

Picnicking is a great way to take advantage of long summer days and starlit nights.
Strut, Cluck, Cackle images

by Curt Arens

Sporting homemade tail feathers, Del Hampton struts around the open-air stage in Wayne, Neb. (pop. 5,583), clucking like a nervous hen.
Jersey Boy images

by Robyn Flans

Enter the home of Frankie Valli in Calabasas, Calif., and you'll see little evidence of his accomplishments as a singing sensation...
Ask American Profile 6/22/2008 images
America's Favorite Fishin' Buddy images

by Larry Woody

Bill Dance, one of the world's most famous fishermen, always planned to be a doctor like his father, grandfather and three other generations of Dances.
Preparing to move

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Moving to a new home is a big undertaking, whether you’re relocating across country or across town.
Dishes for Outdoor Dining
Food seems to taste better in the open air, especially when you use garden-fresh produce, such as corn and tomatoes.
Bringing Families Together images

by Marti Attoun

Brian Scheel, 14, stands on a 25-foot cliff above a swimming hole at the Johnston Hospitality Ranch in Etna, Calif.
Soda Fountain images

by Marti Attoun

Cherry phosphates, brown cows, dipsy doodles and other soda fountain treats are sipped and savored at Wilton Candy Kitchen
Gathering The Good News images

by Marti Attoun

Seated at the same oak desk she's used since 1938, Mildred Heath works the telephone at The Beacon-Observer newspaper in Overton, Neb.
Summertime Desserts

by Barbara Maggs (Crusty Rhubarb Pie) and Elsie Cumpton (Blackberry Cake)

When blackberries turn deep purple and rhubarb unfurls its leaves on bright red stalks, it’s time to head to the kitchen to make summertime desserts.
Lawn Mowing Tips

by Barb Webb

Cutting grass correctly is one key to maintaining a healthy, attractive lawn. Follow these mowing tips to help keep your lawn looking its best all season long.
Ask American Profile 6/8/2008 images
Summer Party Snacks

by Pamela Shank (Seafood Cheesecake Appetizer) and Michelle Worthington (Taco Dip)


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