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Dan A. Tecco

Dan A. Tecco, 92, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover. He was born April 7, 1921 in Winfield to the late Joseph and Anna Tecco, both immigrants from Italy. He was one of 14 children in the family. Dam was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, serving the majority of his time on the USS Marcus Island aircraft escort carrier in the...

Doraine Elizabeth Sundheimer

Doraine Elizabeth Sundheimer, 60, of Fresno died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover. She was born May 11, 1953 in Dover to the late Oliver Jay and Opal Margaret (Shaefer) Bailey. She was a transportation driver for the Amish community for many years. She is survived by her husband Robert E. Sundheimer whom she married April 22, 1972, her three daughters; Angel Marie (Jeff)...

Lisle Rogers, Jr.

Lisle Rogers, Jr., 86, of Magnolia died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. A son of the late Lisle Rogers, Sr. and Mary G. Rogers, Lisle was born at New Philadelphia on June 13, 1927. He graduated from New Philadelphia High School, where he was a football standout. Like many of his generation, Lisle entered into the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Lisle...

Senior Center Fall Gala

The Tuscarawas County Senior Center Fall Gala will be held Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets for the event are $20 each and include dinner. Doors open at 6 p.m. The fundraising evening includes a silent auction and the presentation of Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Award. The mission of the annual event, now in its third year, is to recognize senior citizens that make significant efforts to improve their...

Wooster YMCA Continues Updating Facilities While Building Strong Kids, Families, and Communities

Bright happy colors, books, games, computers, and gym mats are all part of the new look in the YMCA Youth Center. The inviting layout in the lower level of the Y’s Woodland Ave facility houses Clubhouse Kids, a before and after school childcare program. Open to all K-6 Wooster City School children, the center opens at 6:30 am and provides transportation to each of Wooster’s elementary schools...

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On what turned out to be a fruitless mission to buy a dress from a wedding Husband and I recently attended, I made a last-minute rush to a mall outside the county. Finding out you’ve gone “up a size” and need to find a Plan B dress does not make for the ideal shopping mindset, so you can imagine how annoyed I was by a sales clerk in a place I seldom shop. The moment I walked in, she bussed...

Gaga for Guggisberg

Three generations. That’s how much history is represented in the Guggisberg Cheese name. The Millersburg-based operation is today lead by master cheesemaker Richard Guggisberg, who learned from his father how to turn milk from local cows along with simple ingredients into the stuff people from all across Ohio—and beyond—can’t get enough of. Three years in a row. That’s how many times...
Banquet will celebrate Mongolia missions

Banquet will celebrate Mongolia missions

Jesus told His disciples to go out and be witnesses to the world.That message hasn't changed, and thanks to the members of Mongolia Mission Partnership (MMP), that message remains as vital today as it did back in Biblical times.The MMP has been extending its services into Mongolia, and has seen the Christian church blossom in many ways.As a way of celebrating 20 years of unity in Mongolia, the...
Savvy Senior: How to get paid for being a family caregiver

Savvy Senior: How to get paid for being a family caregiver

Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly mother for nearly three years and it’s taking a huge toll on my finances. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Financially Exhausted Dear Exhausted, To get paid as a family caregiver, there are various government programs, tax breaks and family payment options that may be able to help you,...
Are you a victim or a victor?

Are you a victim or a victor?

“Do you want to get out of your victim mentality, or are you just addicted to being a victim?” -- Jillian Michaels Are you a victim? Do you blame other people for your shortcomings? Is everyone against you? There is a victim mentality going around lately that says it is okay to pass the buck and not rise above our past or present surroundings. We all have shortcomings; it is an unavoidable...