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  • February 5, 2010
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Facebook, Twitter, texting and e-mails all represent the rapid changes in communication technology over the past few years. The public, particularly the younger generation, embrace these ways of talking in their everyday life. Others still prefer the printed word on paper and what is referred to as “snail mail” -- utilizing an envelope and a postage stamp -- or picking up the telephone. Either...

New Phila schools seek to improve communication

  • February 5, 2010
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Facebook, Twitter, texting and e-mails all represent the rapid changes in communication technology over the past few years. The public, particularly the younger generation, embrace these ways of talking in their everyday life. Others still prefer the printed word on paper and what is referred to as “snail mail” -- utilizing an envelope and a postage stamp -- or picking up the telephone. Either...

Angel in the aisle

  • February 5, 2010
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Every Tuesday, Liisa Benson from Midvale heads to her 96-year-old grandmother’s house. Mary Brents shops at Aldi and enjoys Liisa picking her up for their scheduled shopping day. On Jan. 26, this particular weekly shopping excursion turned out to be something Benson says will stay with her forever. “I’m always first in line,” said Benson, “so I can help my grandma. Our bill was $65. I dug in...

RIDES

  • February 5, 2010
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Nearly two years ago, the Utter family, of Dover, was in a situation that many area families can identify with—they needed to buy a good used van but didn’t have the necessary financial resources to make the purchase. Thankfully, a relative suggested the Pathways to Work car loan program at Personal & Family Counseling Services. Since its beginning in January 2001, the program has helped...

Pathways to Work program plays key role in helping area families purchase quality, used vehicles

  • February 5, 2010
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Nearly two years ago, the Utter family, of Dover, was in a situation that many area families can identify with—they needed to buy a good used van but didn’t have the necessary financial resources to make the purchase. Thankfully, a relative suggested the Pathways to Work car loan program at Personal & Family Counseling Services. Since its beginning in January 2001, the program has helped...

Spending a night in another’s box

  • February 5, 2010
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In what has become an annual tradition, the youth of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover spent a night outside in the frigid January temperatures, with just a fire, sleeping bags and blankets to keep them warm. There were no cell phones, computers or electronics to occupy the time. The night outside was created to raise awareness of homelessness in Tuscarawas County, and to take...

Red Cross set to answer the call in 2010

  • February 5, 2010
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For more than 93 years, the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving Tuscarawas, Carroll and Harrison counties, has been giving people who can help others a means to reach those in need, in the process preventing and relieving human suffering. At the same time, it is providing lifesaving safety training for adults and youth. Year-round, local Red Cross workers respond to...

CHAMBER

  • February 5, 2010
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by jenniferkneuss Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce had a very good 2009. This was quite apparent in remarks made at the 51st annual awards banquet, held Jan. 26, at the McDonald Marlite Conference Center in New Philadelphia. The highlight of the awards banquet was honoring local citizens and community organizations that have served the area in exemplary ways. The first presentation was the...

Elite club member Dick Fisher receives Hall of Fame award

  • February 5, 2010
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by jenniferkneuss Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce had a very good 2009. This was quite apparent in remarks made at the 51st annual awards banquet, held Jan. 26, at the McDonald Marlite Conference Center in New Philadelphia. The highlight of the awards banquet was honoring local citizens and community organizations that have served the area in exemplary ways. The first presentation was the...

DRESS

  • February 5, 2010
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By Jennifer Kneuss Yards and yards of tulle, lace, satin and beading will be front and center at the 2010 Prom Showcase and Dress Resale Event, to be held on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 15, from 4-7 p.m. The event will once again be held at the Dover Alliance Church gymnasium on E. Third St. in Dover. The popular yearly event gives teens a wealth of resources on creating a glamorous look...