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Membership drive in July helps Arbor Day Foundation

Membership drive in July helps Arbor Day Foundation

  • July 4, 2014
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America’s forestland is a prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant trees in these vital areas by joining the Arbor Day Foundation this month. Through the Replanting Our National Forests campaign, the Arbor Day Foundation will honor each new member who joins in July by planting 10 trees in forests that have been devastated by wildfires, insects and disease. The cost for joining the...
White Savage outdoor drama opens with special ticket pricing July 5

White Savage outdoor drama opens with special ticket pricing July 5

  • July 4, 2014
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The White Savage outdoor drama will open its 18th summer season July 5. A special opening night price is just $5.The White Savage is the story of Simon Girty, labeled a “savage” because of his strong alliance with the Native Americans and the British during the American Revolution.Stories of his conquests and ferocity spread throughout the colonies and frontier bringing fear to all along the...
Just one more step to fulfilling a dream of becoming president

Just one more step to fulfilling a dream of becoming president

  • July 4, 2014
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It would be easy for Melissa Snyder, a 14-year-old from New Philadelphia, to fill the spoiled stereotype. “She’s spoiled rotten,” mother Stephanie Snyder said. “She has everything. She couldn’t want any more.” As Charles and Stephanie Snyder’s youngest daughter in a family with four other siblings, it would be easy to be content with everything she has. However, Snyder is not content...
Van Winkle breaking the ice during DIY show filming

Van Winkle breaking the ice during DIY show filming

  • July 4, 2014
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Rob Van Winkle makes his way over to the piano and starts an impromptu performance of “Lean On Me.” His hands are calloused from swinging hammers on the construction site, but they glide over the keys. “Lean on me, when you’re not strong and I’ll be your friend, somebody to lean on…” This is Rob Van Winkle, the rapper formerly known as Vanilla Ice. Twenty-five years removed from “Ice,...

Celebrating a generation of giants and rock stars

  • July 4, 2014
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Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about the giants and rock stars that effected his generation. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can’t think of anything else to include. For July 13, 2014 I stood in the background with my camera capturing the...

Robert Garbrandt

  • July 4, 2014
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Robert Garbrandt, 89, of Uhrichsville passed away at his home Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born July 2, 1925 near Dennison, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Riley) Garbrandt. After graduating from Dennison High School in 1943, Bob proudly served his country in the Army during World War II, having been stationed on Okinawa. He earned three Bronze Stars before being transported back to the...

Margaret J. Marlatt Greer

  • July 4, 2014
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Margaret J. Marlatt Greer, 96, of Uhrichsville passed away at Beacon Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Uhrichsville Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born March 26, 1918 in Midvale, she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Ferrell) Postel. A lifelong resident of the area, Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker who had also worked at the former Scio Pottery for 33 years. She...

Tanya Whitehair Willett

  • July 4, 2014
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Tanya Whitehair Willett, 38, of Sugarcreek died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 1, 2014 – she was too young to go through the terrible bumps of life that she endured. Born April 30, 1976 in Dover, she was a daughter of Nancy Kuemerle Whitehair (fiancé, Greg Graham) of Sugarcreek, and the late James “Bo” Whitehair Sr. Tanya graduated from Garaway High School in 1994, and attended Kent State...

William D. “Dan” Jones

  • July 4, 2014
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William D. “Dan” Jones, 75, of Dover died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center at Canton. His death was due to pancreatic cancer diagnosed just a few short weeks ago. Born Oct. 19, 1938 at Dover, he was a son of the late Bill and Ann Mravik (later Mange) Jones. Dan graduated from Dover High School in 1957, and attended both Bob Jones University and Malone College. He was...

Eva Mae Fair

  • July 4, 2014
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Eva Mae Fair, 95, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia. A daughter of the late Joseph James and Mattie Smale (Palmer) Wagner, Eva was born Sept. 24, 1918 in Cleveland. She graduated from high school at Scio, and furthered her education through Aultman Hospital’s nursing program, where she obtained her RN certification. For many years following,...