Baiwoop Art and Music Festival includes art in all of its forms
Summary: The Baiwoop Art and Music Festival returned for a second year at the OARDC's Secrest Arboretum and Gardens on July 28. The event featured music, interactive demonstrations, a drum circle, paintings, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, clothing and food from local restaurants. Nature's mystical appeal was enhanced by the second annual Baiwoop Art and Music Festival at the OARDC's Secrest...Urban Adventure Challenge returns with a tougher route
Summary: The Wooster Urban Adventure Challenge took placed on Sat., July 28, with hiking, running, biking and plenty of mental challenges along the way. The 55 teams participated in a journey that had them weaving in and out of Woosters treasures before finishing the race at Wooster High School. Patrice Smith and Pam Tegtmeier are not typical athletes or organizers. When they go on jogs...Riding toward a world without cancer
Summary: From July26-29, the Pan Ohio Hope Ride inspired bike riders and spectators across the state. The tour began in Cleveland and concluded in Cincinnati. Approximately 501 riders raised $739,048 for treatment, cures and the Ohio Hope Lodge, which offers a free stay for guests and caregivers who are receiving treatment far from home. As long as cancer exists, there will be efforts to...Dreams of success in living color (COLUMN)
Have a dream you've never acted on? Negativity stopping you? Read on and be inspired: Just so were clear on what a dream is here are two distinct definitions: Dream 1) A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. 2) A condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration. Im highly aware that dreaming...
Building blitz for Habitat for Humanity house
The gathering on a church parking lot became an experience near holy communion for participants of the building blitz of a Habitat for Humanity house on Saturday, July 14. More than 100 people gathered on the Oak Grove Mennonite Church parking lot to construct the frame of a house the Roger Buschur family will occupy on Burbank Road in Wooster sometime this fall. A delicious breakfast, provided...
Borderline heroes
I love the Olympics. Who doesn’t? Well, OK, I know some folks who don’t. For some reason, this summer, I am viewing these games with more skepticism and even some downright hostility. And for no good reason. I have to accept the fact that our heroes are flawed, and often underappreciated.I have been excited for the London 2012 games since they were announced seven years ago as the host city...
New Philadelphia VFW Auxiliary accepts new members
President Cheryl Kilchenman called the meeting to order with 29 members and guests present. New members are Shirley Williams and Alicia Robertson. Reinstated members are Nancy Armstrong, Tina Goulder, and Sandra Hargis from Coshocton. Devi Herbert became a life member. Get well cards were sent to Arline Norris, Dutch Stevenson, and Nancy Fisher, birthday cards to Cheryl Kilchenman and Dot Ross,...