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Solid Rock photographers attend conference

  • February 12, 2010
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Suzanne Trimmer, Dennielle Stull and Rochelle Ring, of Solid Rock Photos at Dover, have returned from the Senior and Youth National Conference (SYNC) for professional photographers. The conference was held at the Trade Winds Resort in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. One of the profession’s newest and most popular conferences, SYNC is an educational event with the top speakers in the nation...

Area church makes special needs a ministry in itself

  • February 12, 2010
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When Pastor Russ Ham of Christ United Methodist Church in Newcomerstown first came up with the idea of starting a special needs ministry, he knew it would take some time and coordination. Luckily for him, church member Chasity Opphile agreed to serve as coordinator and help get things started. “After spending some time in prayer about what the special needs ministry should entail, I asked for...

Gary Pittis named Melvin Jones Fellow

  • February 12, 2010
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Gary Pittis, owner/operator of Dairy Queen of Uhrichsville, has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) in recognition of his commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is the foundation’s highest honor. The award is given in recognition of commitment to humanitarian...

New Phila VFW honors locals at annual awards ceremony

  • February 12, 2010
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The New Philadelphia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1445 held their 57th annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 4. Honored were three Vietnam veterans, two elected officials, a New Philadelphia police officer and five students who participated in the post’s Voice of Democracy writing competition. Officer Ty Norris, also a veteran, was humbled in accepting an award for his actions in saving the...

SHRM Tuscora chapter announces 2010 officers

  • February 12, 2010
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The Tuscora chapter of SHRM serves HR professionals in Tuscarawas County. The organization is an affiliated chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest human resource management association. SHRM has more than 190,000 members and 500 chapters throughout the United States. Chapters are a critical link in the society’s structure, providing a local forum for...

Sattler named Reading is Fundamental Ambassador for Ohio Volunteers in 50 states to expand reach of nation’s oldest and largest children and families’ literacy nonprofit organization

  • February 12, 2010
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Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) recently announced that Sue Sattler of Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia will represent Ohio as a RIF ambassador. The RIF Ambassadors initiative bestows a working honor on RIF volunteer coordinators in 50 states, recognizing the valuable role of committed local volunteers in advancing RIF’s mission of a literate America in which all children have access to...

New Philadelphia Winter Lines compete

  • February 12, 2010
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The New Philadelphia Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard Unit, Kaleidoscope, traveled to Miamisburg High School on Sunday, Jan. 31, to compete in their first MEPA (Mid East Performance Association) competition of the season. The percussion ensemble is comprised of 35 students who showcase their musical talents by performing difficult music on various percussion instruments, while at the...

Seussical, Jr. performed at Welty Middle School

  • February 12, 2010
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Welty Middle School in New Philadelphia presents its winter musical, Seussical, Jr. The show is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and weaves together his most famous tales and characters from at least 15 of his books. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet...

Quakers for Excellence group forms to shape the future of New Philadelphia City Schools

  • February 12, 2010
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“We’re not going to be here to talk about a levy; we’re not here to talk about anything other than what is going on in New Philadelphia City Schools,” stated area businessman Steve Stokey, as he welcomed the more than 150 attendees at the inaugural meeting of Quakers for Excellence in New Philadelphia on Tuesday, Feb. 2. “The board and Superintendent (Bob) Alsept have been instrumental in...

Tuscarawas Area Kid Network to open preschool for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and developmental delays

  • February 12, 2010
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Just one look into the classroom and play areas of the new Tuscarawas Area Kid Network Beyond the Basics Preschool Academy is all one needs to determine that this is not an ordinary preschool. In fact, the state-of-the-art, integrated preschool is a first in the area and will specialize in working with children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and/or developmental delays. With a totally unique...