Surviving the return to school
Summary: Angela blogs about getting kids ready to go back to school. Most adults know that feeling as the weekend closes every Sunday nightthat feeling of the impending work week and the stress that ensues. Those two days off go quickly, but the weekdays seem to take their time. Now, imagine having a full three months off and then having to return to work. Unless youre a teacher, you...Protecting pets, safeguarding the community
Summary: Dog ownership guidelines vary per community, so its important to keep updated on whats expected as a pet owner. Basic duties include dog licenses, safety, refraining from abuse or neglect, avoiding excessive barking and keeping a dog on a leash when walking. While there are many joys to pet ownership, there are many responsibilities as well. Owning a pet comes with reward and a...Local vet returns home to a family that found strength through faith
Summary: The strength of family including a new church family that has found a permanent place in one local familys lives enabled Heather Hill to carry on while her husband Jerry was deployed to Afghanistan. The past ten months have included some changes for the Hill Family of Dover. Last September they joined the Grace Bible Fellowship not knowing how vital it would be to them and shortly...Camping isnt just for kids: just ask the women of Homemakers!
Summary: For dozens of women from Tuscarawas and adjoining counties, the yearly Homemakers Camp at Camp Piedmont is a highlight of their year, providing a time to catch up with old friends and have a big helping of good, old fashioned good times! Recipe for wonderful memories: Take several dozen women, many of whom have been friends for years. Place in the wooded setting of Camp Piedmont;...Five steps for healthier perennials
Summary: Fall garden chores can include preparing the perennials for winter and planting spring bulbs. Perennials make sense in beds and borders. Easy to care for and economical with only a one-time investment, perennials come back year after year to reward us with their beautiful colors and scents. Making sure perennials are at their peak of health is easy when you take a these five simple...Slicing and dicing my way through purple peppers (COLUMN)
SUMMARY: Want to infuse your cooking with something different? Discover some produce stands in our area and all over Northeast Ohio. It will set your taste buds to singing a new song. I beheld the wonder of fresh produce a few days ago and my kitchen now smells like the inside of a pepper. This is a good thing. I traveled a few miles from my home to a small produce stand. A tiny lean-to...