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Money tight? 4-H has projects for any budget

  • March 1, 2010
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In today’s economic climate, it isn’t unusual to see people who are cash-strapped and trying to figure out how to make something out of nothing. 4-H understands youngsters and their parents who have felt the sting of a struggling economy, and has geared a number of projects toward helping youth create enjoyable, meaningful projects that won’t break the bank. “When it comes to picking a...

Keeping the roads clear

  • March 1, 2010
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What single topic has dominated discussions around dinner tables and water coolers throughout Wooster over the past few weeks?The Olympics? Health care reform? Tiger Woods?Probably none of those.It’s the weather that’s been on almost everyone’s mind, including Wooster Mayor Bob Breneman, who talked during the Feb. 16 city council meeting about what it took for the city to clear the roads...

What winter blahs? The Girls’ Night Out party was on

  • March 1, 2010
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The week was over, and girls of all ages were ready to party. No need to wait for the announced starting time either. “It started at noon, and we’ve been going crazy ever since,” said Duane (Bags) Yoder, of his namesake, Bags Sports Pub. Girls’ Night Out was in full swing. Crowded stores were the norm, with lines of laughing ladies from near and far waiting for the treats, the services, the...

4-H asking members to ‘Bring a friend to 4-H’

  • March 1, 2010
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When you’re among friends, almost anything you do can turn into an exciting, enjoyable time. When it comes to 4-H, the good times among friends seem to multiply exponentially. As its new slogan for promotion and recruitment into Holmes County 4-H, the OSU Extension is keeping it simple. ‘Bring a Friend to 4-H’ is designed to help generate interest in 4-H for those who are on the fence,...

Larry Martin retires from Habitat for Humanity board

  • March 1, 2010
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After serving for 12 years as a board member of Holmes County Habitat for Humanity (HFH), Larry D. Martin retired from that position Dec. 31, 2009. He was first elected to the board of directors of the Holmes County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity in 1998. During his time on the board, Martin has been instrumental in continuing the Habitat mission to provide simple, decent, affordable houses for...

Bands needed for Battle of the Bands

  • March 1, 2010
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Bands are needed for the second annual Battle of the Bands being held May 29, from 1-5 p.m., by Wayne County Performing Arts Council (WaCPAC) and Wooster City Parks and Recreation Department. Bands playing any style of family-friendly music are invited to enter this competition that will take place outside at Freedlander Park in Wooster. Last year more than 200 people attended this event. A...

Pond clinic offered

  • March 1, 2010
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Attend this free educational clinic Wednesday, March 31, and learn more about pond management, pond design, fish stocking, water quality issues, and vegetation growth, among other topics. This will be an informal question and answer session with a very knowledgeable speaker, Steve Fender. He has recently published the book, Farm Pond Management: A Common Sense Guide, and it will be available for...

Directors needed for WaCPAC’s Youth One-Act Plays Competition

  • March 1, 2010
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Directors are needed for the Wayne County Performing Arts Council’s (WaCPAC) Youth One-Act Plays Competition that will be held May 22. Three youth acting troupes will perform WaCPAC-approved and director-selected one act plays in competition for the opportunity to take the winning show to the Ohio Community Theatre Association Festival (OCTAfest) Junior Competition on August 7 in...

Skelly graduates from basic military training

  • March 1, 2010
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Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark A. Skelly graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in...

Lyons seeks to continue summer success on softball diamond

  • March 1, 2010
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Creating a sports program never comes easy. For Jill Lyons, Hiland girls softball coach, it all starts long before the players reach the high school level. Last summer, Hiland’s Summer League program made huge strides. Lyons said the team’s overall record was 13-9, but they made nice improvements as the season went along, and eventually finished fourth in the tournament, something that has...