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Veterans Service Office is there to help veterans in any way possible

  • March 4, 2010
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The Holmes County Veterans Service office began 2010 with one goal in mind: to do a little bit more. With more than 1,800 veterans in Holmes County, the office hopes to reach as many servicemen and women as they can, while acting as a liaison to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Often, the veterans service office is easily confused with the federal VA office. However, Jason Brooks, Holmes...

Chestnut Ridge Sewing seeing rise in interest for Gen-Xers

  • March 4, 2010
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Chestnut Ridge Sewing of Berlin has seen business increase over the past several months, and looks forward to more of the same in 2010. “The sewing industry goes through cycles, as everything else does, but one of the major differences with the sewing industry is that it improves as the economy slows down,” explained Linda Mitchell, owner of the popular sewing store. “People are looking for...

Graphic Publications gears up for new website in 2010

  • March 4, 2010
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A new decade has begun and with it the excitement and anticipation of what the future holds. And for Graphic Publications there are no signs of slowing down in 2010. Ever since that first Bargain Hunter was printed in 1973, the company has been a publishing leader in the region. Whether providing area merchants with an exceptional way to advertise their products and services, or informing readers...

Shearer rolls out new line of hand power equipment

  • March 4, 2010
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Despite the sluggish economy, business at Shearer Equipment has been steady and Tara Sheldon, corporate marketing manager, is optimistic about the outlook for 2010. Sheldon attributes the stability of the business to its balance of sales and repairs. When sales are down, repairs tend to pick up and vice versa. Meanwhile, the business is continuing to expand by adding new products and training...

Recent opening of Wooster location provides even better service

  • March 4, 2010
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You thought AutoWorks Collision Center was all about cars? You’re only half right. Dave Rabatin, owner of the Holmesville and Wooster collision centers, said simply, “It all starts with the customer.” Sounding the same note is Aaron Fox, assistant manager of the Wooster shop. “The most important thing is who walks through the front door.” “Our first concern with a damaged car is the...

Optimism growing on local farms as agriculture is trending up

  • March 4, 2010
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By Jennifer Kneuss Holmes County farmers have many things to consider as they head into 2010. “Ohio State University Extension production budgets show that the cost to plant corn and soybeans this year will be less when compared to 2009 budget projections,” explained Chris Zoller, one of the nine Ohio State Extension Educators for a 12-county area whose consultation services are available to...

Hospice and Palliative Care of Wayne County expands in 2010

  • March 4, 2010
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Thirty-two percent of hospice patients come into the program in their last week of life. “This is enough time to practice the science but not the art of hospice,” said Tom Swope, Clinical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County. “When we don’t get to work with patients very long, they can’t reap all the benefits of hospice.” One of the main goals for 2010 is to...

All Seasons features new models and new venues for 2010

  • March 4, 2010
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All Seasons Sports Center dates back to 1966, when current owner Tom Swisher and three business partners started selling Rupp motorcycles out of a small outbuilding and later a barn. All Seasons has come a long way since then, but its core values have never changed. “We started with a simple business philosophy: Treat people fair. We continue to do that to this day,” Swisher said. “We have...

Optimism growing on local farms as agriculture is trending up

  • March 4, 2010
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Wayne County farmers have many things to consider as they head into 2010. “Ohio State University Extension production budgets show that the cost to plant corn and soybeans this year will be less when compared to 2009 budget projections,” explained Chris Zoller. He is one of the nine Ohio State Extension Educators for a 12-county area whose consultation services are available to Wayne County...

Hoping for commitment and input by people of the community

  • March 4, 2010
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Sometimes making changes for the better means taking baby steps. Other times it takes an all-out commitment by a community. For the Holmes County Prevention Coalition, which began two years ago, it has been a case of both of those things coming to fruition. The Holmes County Prevention Coalition grew out of community members teaming up under the coordination and direction of Kathy Kelly of the...