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Pixar's Bob Peterson to speak at Kent State Tuscarawas

Award winning animator Bob Peterson will be the featured speaker at Kent State University at Tuscarawas on March 17, at 7 p.m., in the Founders Hall auditorium. This Voices of Distinction Series event is co-sponsored by the Tuscarawas County Public Library. Although admission is free, tickets are required and will be available while supplies last at the main office in Founders Hall beginning...

Jacqueline Akins obituary

Jacqueline J. Akins, 79, of Wooster, formerly of Seville, West Salem, and Rittman, died Feb. 18, 2010, at Akron City Hospital, following a long illness. Jacqueline was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Akron, to the late Howard and Dorothy Tarr. She was a graduate of Polk High School in 1947 and had last worked as a home health aide and previously was employed at Latex Industries, Chippewa Lake. She was a...

James Rinehart obituary

James M. Rinehart, 31, of Dover, died Feb. 21, 2010. James was born July 16, 1978, in Dover, to Rick and Therese Rinehart of Dover and Carol Hostetler of Texas. He was a big sports fan. While in school, he ran track for the Dover High track team. He also enjoyed playing recreational basketball was a passionate follower of football and basketball on television. Surviving are his paternal...

John Sawvel obituary

John Leo Sawvel, 97, of Dover, died Feb. 20, 2010, at Union Hospital, Dover. Born Sept. 11, 1912, in New Rumley, Leo was the son of the late Homer and Eva Sawvel. He retired in 1975 from Babcock Wilcox, Canton, where he was employed as a template maker for over 25 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and attended Grace Lutheran Church, Dover. Over the years, Leo had...

Deanna Geiser obituary

Deanna L. Geiser, 71, of Kidron, died Feb. 22, 2010, at Akron City Hospital, following a long period of declining health. Deanna was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Millersburg, to Harry and Marcella Phillabaum. She was a 1956 graduate of Berlin High School and lived most of her life near Kidron. She was a homemaker and had previously worked at the former Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, served as head cook...

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. O safe and happy shelter, O refuge tried and sweet, O trysting place where Heaven’s love and Heaven’s justice meet! As to the holy patriarch that wondrous dream was given, So...

How to create a senior-friendly bathroom

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or products can you recommend to make a bathroom more senior-friendly. My husband and I are looking to adapt our home for our elderly years and would like to start with the bathroom. What can you tell us? Aging Gracefully Dear Aging, Because more accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house, this is a great place to start...

Why won’t the notary notarize my title transfer?

Q: What does it mean to have a legal document “notarized”? A: Having a legal document notarized means that the signer swears that the document is true and correct. The person who notarizes a legal document is called a “notary.” This person acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of the person who signs the document. The notary uses a special “seal” or stamp, which helps to...

What does low inflation mean for bond owners?

If you’re like many people, you may pay a lot of attention to the day-to-day price movements of your investments. But to create and maintain an effective investment strategy, you also need to look at the “big picture” - specifically, the economic and market forces that can affect your investments’ performance. And one of those factors is inflation. Of course, inflation has been fairly tame...

Melding thoughts into actions

I don’t know about you, but I do a lot of thinking while I’m shoveling snow. Given the amazing amounts of snow that have fallen this winter, my brain is about as strained as my back. With two feet of snow on the ground, the most logical thought was obvious. Where would I put it all? The sidewalk already looked like the Grand Canyon, and the piles that lined the cement parking pad and limestone...