Category Archives: Jackie Nickel

For some, Independence Day is Christmas in July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Scott Huffines

By Jackie Nickel, The Avenue News, 7/4/2006 Following the excitement over the June 30 Marine Trades Fireworks Extravaganza, I’m focusing now on the real Independence Day, Wednesday, the 4th of July. Working folks will get a solitary day off from … Continue reading →

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A penny for your thoughts. A Nickel for your memories.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Tom Warner

My friend Scott Huffines’ mom, Jackie Nickel, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the age of 65 after a 6-year battle with cancer. All of us expect death as part of the birth-school-work-death cycle, but it always comes too soon. Jackie’s was too soon.
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Sometimes you just have to let nature take its course

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Scott Huffines

One of the last articles Jackie wrote. We were heading to Home Depot Saturday morning to pick up a few more annuals for the garden when Kris spotted something in what we call “the swamp.” It was a mature, majestic … Continue reading →

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