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Ash Wednesday marks the official beginning of Lenten season

  • February 11, 2010
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It may be difficult to think about Easter with a foot of snow on the ground, but the Lenten season, in preparation for Easter, actually begins next week with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 17. Both Pastor Tom Jones, of Millersburg United Methodist Church, and Father Ron Aubry, of St. Peter Catholic Church, will oversee services to mark this special day. Ash Wednesday services will be held at Millersburg...

Nashville TOPS news

  • February 11, 2010
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On Feb. 3, 16 members of TOPS OH1573 Nashville answered roll call by how they did on their pledge from last week, then making a new pledge. The club lost 9 3/4 pounds. Their best weekly loser told them to not eat until they are hungry. Odessa Ferris was their best re-dedicated loser. She told them to keep a food chart. Lana Rush was their best KOPS. She said no snacks after supper. The Valentine...

My Fighting to Renew Ohio plan

  • February 11, 2010
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As a lifelong resident of Appalachian Ohio, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of a severe economic downturn that has devastated our region, Ohio’s industries, and Ohio families already struggling to put food on the table. The reality is that this economic downturn has hit Appalachian Ohio earlier and harder than it has other parts of the country. We live in a changing world and a changing...

True love is best lived

  • February 11, 2010
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Love was a word that my late father used sparingly, unless it was in reference to ice cream. Instead, Dad chose to display his affection, devotion and genuine love for people pragmatically. That could explain why he was so deeply involved in such a wide range of activities in his long life. His presence was his way of saying he cared. Dad went at life full throttle, never holding back, even when...

For you and your valentine

  • February 11, 2010
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We at Social Security have a romantic story we’d like to share with older couples out there who are thinking about applying for retirement benefits. There was a husband and wife getting ready to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The two of them did everything together. They became friends when they were still in school. They were sweethearts...

Mount Vernon Nazarene University news

  • February 11, 2010
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Paula Schlabach has been named to the dean’s list for the 2009 fall semester at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The dean’s list includes all students who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester. Schlabach, a senior majoring in early childhood education, achieved a 3.81 grade point average. This is her third semester...

New countries invade WHMS as part of Literature Night

  • February 11, 2010
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West Holmes Middle School (WHMS) was almost like a United Nations gathering Tuesday, Feb. 2, but the cast of nations involved weren’t Russia, England, Brazil and the United States, but rather Neptune, Taunga, Arulen and the McClain Tribe. The nation’s were from the minds of middle school students and their families, who were on hand to participate in the WHMS Literature Night, in which creating...

County celebrates Thomas White’s retirement

  • February 11, 2010
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There may have been much frivolity, laughter, food and festivity in the Holmes County Courthouse courtroom Feb. 4, during the retirement party held for long-time judge Thomas D. White, but amidst the celebration there was a hint of sadness as the county will lose a man who was well respected behind the bench as well as on the other side of it. “We’re going to miss him a great deal,” said State...

Pomerene sets scenario for county wellness plan

  • February 11, 2010
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As a local, county-owned hospital, it would seem a perfect idea that the members of Pomerene Hospital lead Holmes County’s government department into a new wellness program. With county health claims skyrocketing well past what employees have been paying in, the Holmes County Commissioners are currently exploring ways to cut back on insurance claims. In a Feb. 4 meeting with insurance agents...

Getting good sleep: A dream or a real possibility

  • February 11, 2010
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For some, sleep is an elusive dream, because either they can’t get to sleep or they can’t stay asleep. Regardless of how well or badly you sleep at night, the sun still rises right on time and you have no choice but to get out of bed. Why do so many people experience sleep issues and how much sleep does your body actually need? What can you do to get to sleep and stay asleep once you finally...