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  • January 22, 2010
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Thomas Holmes Thomas A. Holmes Jr., 53, of New Philadelphia, died Jan. 9, 2010, at Union Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. A son of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Elsie Jean Holmes, Tom was born May 22, 1956, in Union Hospital. He was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and continued his education at The Ohio State University, graduating with a master’s degree in...

Ohio Auctioneers honor Dave Kaufman as newest member of the hall of fame

  • January 25, 2010
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Approximately 315 auctioneers and guests turned out for the Ohio Auctioneers Association’s annual convention, held Jan. 16-18 in Columbus at the Hilton Polaris Hotel, at which the organization bestowed its highest honor to one of its top auctioneers. The hall of fame committee, comprised of only 36 auctioneers since its inception, inducted Dave Kaufman of Sugarcreek on Jan. 17 during the annual...

Love Center Food Pantry monthly report, December 2009

  • January 25, 2010
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There were a total of 370 different families that came to the Love Center during the month of December. Some families came in more than once, making a grand total of 577 visits. Food purchased from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank was 25,683 pounds and food donated by Holmes Countians was 17,171 pounds. Volunteer hours donated to the Love Center were 1,083 hours. Food and cash donations came...

Justin Neels completes Eagle Scout project benefiting Glenmont Head Start

  • January 25, 2010
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Life scout Justin Neels from Troops 356 and 76 recently completed his Eagle project that would benefit the children of Glenmont Head Start and the staff as well as the community. The responsibility of the Eagle candidate is to show leadership and guidance as he works through the process. Several weeks prior to the beginning of the project, he had to seek out the school, advisors, and the troop to...

Eagle Scouts are recognized in Troop 356, Nashville

  • January 25, 2010
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Eagles usually fly by themselves, but not the Eagles from Troop 356 of Nashville. These five scouts set out on a trail to accomplish something only 3 percent of all registered scouts achieve. Nashville’s first Eagle Scout to earn this award was Brandon Gilbert in 1992. Since then, 18 more names have been entered on the Eagle Nest Plaque for a new count of 19 Eagle Scouts with two more ready to...

Ladies-only benefit dinner and auction scheduled for March 11

  • January 25, 2010
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Join the Junior Service Club of Wayne County for a ladies-only Spring Fling Benefit Dinner and Auction on Thursday, March 11, at Greenbriar Party and Conference Centre in Wooster. There will be silent, live, and box auction items, two 50/50 prize drawings, and two $500 cash giveaways. Proceeds benefit scholarships for women pursuing a college education as well as local charities. Tickets are $28...

Personal blogs on networking sites can create workplace problems

  • January 25, 2010
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Advances in technology have led to significant changes in the workplace. Although technology may increase productivity, it can also cause new problems. For example, employers’ concerns about bad publicity for their businesses once focused on the media and little else. Now, however, many employees publish their own blogs that are publicly available to anyone with an Internet connection...

Lots of conversation right now about where to report bird sightings

  • January 25, 2010
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For those who follow Ohio bird sightings on the Internet, Ohio Birds is the place to go. The Web site is actually called birdingonthe.net but you can find it by searching for Ohio birds. It’s also possible to search for birding reports from any other states and across the country. Some people keep track of what rare birds are showing up in Texas and Florida and Arizona this time of year. But...

The tasks and garden chores of February

  • January 25, 2010
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Even though it may still be cold, damp and miserable outdoors, an occasional dose of sunshine could certainly put the gardening bug into you. Dan M. writes, “I know it is still winter. I look out the window and get reminded every day. But yesterday the temperature was 46 degrees and I started to wonder, what projects should I be concerned with for the month of February?”Dan, with a little...

Making the most of your pantry

  • January 25, 2010
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Two times three equals six, as everyone knows. Yet it isn’t always easy to get six servings out of a small amount of meat. So why not try multiplying your amount of meat by an extender, such as corn flakes? Combined with expensive ground beef, the flakes give a pleasing flavor and texture. And the result? Six hamburgers instead of three or four.Hamburger Toasties1/2 pound ground beef1 cup corn...