The Gift of Health
(Teaser) The holidays are rapidly approaching and many of us are still searching for that perfect gift, whether its a smartphone, a Lego set or sweater. But one of the most precious gifts of all cant be bought in a storethe gift of health. Wooster Community Hospital provides many opportunities for community members to improve their health in the coming year, from support groups to...Art for Kid's Sake auction benefits at risk kids in the community
Summary: Claymont students in grades 9-12 helped raise money for a local organization that helps at-risk kids when they held a silent art auction last week. Students in grades 9-12 at Claymont High School at Uhrichsville got a chance to help others on Thursday, Nov. 29 when they hosted an art auction to benefit the Village Network, a non-profit organization with 14 offices in Ohio including one...Avant Gardener: A natural setting is good for us
Summary: The warmer than usual weather inspires us to venture out into nature for a brisk walk, a rugged hike or a leisurely stroll. The use of the word unseasonable doesnt seem to apply anymore as temperatures that are warmer than usual are becoming the norm. Winter weather will eventually arrive however and for some of us the joys of wearing hats, scarves and boots we got on sale are not...Column: Debating the real Christmas tree versus the artificial Christmas tree
Column summary: Do you go live or are you the boxed tree type? Regardless of taste, putting the Christmas tree up is a serious business. Check out how our adventure this year unfolds. Its 5:30 A.M. and Im sitting here quietly surveying my household. A cup of java is steaming in my hand and I can see the fog is heavy outside this morning. Christmas paraphernalia is spread out all over my...
Pomerene Hospital Auxiliary third annual tree festival a success
The Pomerene Hospital Auxiliary hosted its third annual Christmas Tree Festival Nov. 15-18 at Hotel Millersburg. This year, the auxiliary brought in nearly $7,000, coming from tree, wreath, and centerpiece sales, as well as raffle prizes. The festival featured more than 60 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and centerpieces, all of which were available for purchase. The hospital...
Donation challenge to take place at WHC
Breeding compassion is no easy feat. Its a lot easier when youre not alone, though. And the Wooster Hope Center (WHC) is certainly in good company. Backed by a generous community and volunteers, the WHC has provided 250,000 pounds of food and served 3,500 families in the past year. The WHC must raise $20,000 for the 2013 budget. In order to achieve this, the WHC will rely on the support of...
The coach becomes the runner and wins inaugural Amish Country Half Marathon
Kevin Beachy is in the business of teaching runners how to keep up the pace over long distances.On Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Berlin Amish Country Half Marathon, he let his feet do the talking, and walked away as the inaugural Amish Country champion of the Subway Ohio Series half marathon title.With close to 350 runners involved in the race, it boiled down to Beachy and Isaac Barnes, who took...
Marathon more than half a winner for Holmes Co.
Doug Hradek of Wooster liked the challenge of what is now the Subway Ohio Challenge series, but even more, he, like many others, was ready to take on the task of conquering what would prove to be a very difficult road course through Amish Country.“We all love the challenge that this course presents,” said Hradek before the race began. “This is going to be a tough race, but that is what...