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COBRA’s shortfall all over again

  • January 22, 2010
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Well, here we are in a new year, hoping upon hope that 2010 will be better than 2009. It seems to me that what is on everyone’s mind is health care revisions and health care costs in general. While I am not willing to attack the Obama plan, if there is such a thing, I would like to discuss a problem that has been ongoing and will evidently be with us for some time. The one aspect of health care...

Indulge your sweet tooth at the 11th annual Chocolate Love A’fair

  • January 22, 2010
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Chefs from area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and candy shops will showcase their best chocolate desserts, candies, and creations at the Chocolate Love A’fair, sponsored by the Union Hospital Auxiliary. The 11th annual event will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1-4 p.m., at J.I.M.s Place on West High Ave. in New Philadelphia. For their $7 ticket, chocolate lovers will be able to make the...

Photographic Association puts on show of 156 photos for month of January

  • January 22, 2010
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During the month of January, the Tuscarawas County Amateur Photographic Association (TCAPA) is holding their annual photo contest and exhibit at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts at New Philadelphia. “We draw people from all around the area…its some of the best amateur photography that they will ever see. Everything is really professionally done, it’s beautiful work,” said Barry...

GARDEN

  • January 22, 2010
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We may be in the throes of winter’s icy grip, but as mailboxes begin to overflow with the glossy pages of enticing garden and seed catalogs, minds cannot help but turn to dreams of springtime planting. For those lucky enough to attend the Garden Symposium & Organic Vegetable Conference, held Jan. 15 and 16 at the Carlisle Inn of Sugarcreek, spring seemed even closer as they enjoyed a day and...

The joys of gardening explored at 2010 Garden Symposium

  • January 22, 2010
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We may be in the throes of winter’s icy grip, but as mailboxes begin to overflow with the glossy pages of enticing garden and seed catalogs, minds cannot help but turn to dreams of springtime planting. For those lucky enough to attend the Garden Symposium & Organic Vegetable Conference, held Jan. 15 and 16 at the Carlisle Inn of Sugarcreek, spring seemed even closer as they enjoyed a day and...

Losing big, staying healthy

  • January 22, 2010
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Dover High School senior Steven Lemonte knew he wanted to do something about his weight when he became known as “Big Steve.” Clothes shopping became embarrassing and gym class in his freshman year was a challenge. “I really started gaining weight when I was eight years old,” Lemonte said. “At that time I lived with my grandparents, and I lost my grandpa. Over the years weight continued to...

Run for Home training program to focus on kids and families

  • January 22, 2010
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The Run for Home Road Runners Club will launch a training program focusing on kids and families Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Tuscarawas County YMCA in Dover. The annual training program is designed to help prepare runners and walkers for the Union Hospital Run for Home events Sunday, April 18. “In our continuing efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, we wanted to use this year’s training program...

Jim Barrow and family have a new hope for a better life

  • January 22, 2010
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At 36 years of age, New Philadelphia resident Jim Barrow had a great future ahead. He had a loving wife, Elizabeth, five young sons ranging in age from 2 to 9, and a successful career as a real estate attorney. Then the tremors began. “I started noticing that one finger on my right hand would twitch and tremble. I noticed it mostly when I drank coffee. It became more and more frequent, and...

Letter to the Editor

  • January 22, 2010
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To the Editor: During the bustle of everyday life, one may not think about the American Red Cross... unless your CPR card is about to expire. However, there is a group of people focused on the Red Cross and its ability to help in times of need. These people are members of the American Red Cross. It consists of volunteers from Tuscarawas, Carroll and Harrison counties. They are ready to respond to...

Letter to the Editor

  • January 22, 2010
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The board of trustees, the staff and guests of the Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County want to give a great big “thank you” to the people of Tuscarawas County and The Bargain Hunter for your support during the holiday season. Due to the wonderful articles Jennifer Kneuss wrote, there was a wonderful outpouring of money, Christmas gifts for the guests, clothing, household supplies and...