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No reason for the winter blues—treatment options available for S.A.D

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary-- Depending on the cold and lack of sunlight, winter can seem like a long, dreary season. But if you find yourself feeling depressed or moody often during the winter months there may be some treatments that can help you feel like yourself again. Story—If you tend to feel down and moody year after year, as fall begins to morph into winter it may be more serious than just the ‘winter...

Hymn History Who Is He In Yonder Stall?

  • December 11, 2011
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Hymn History Who Is He In Yonder Stall? Who is He in yonder stall At Whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, Fasting in the wilderness? ’Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! ’Tis the Lord! the King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! crown Him, Lord of all! Who is He the people bless For His words of gentleness? Who is He to Whom they bring All the sick and...

“Wise men”—yes they still seek him

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary—Most of us have seen the Christmas plaques that say, “wise men still seek Him” and most of us know this to be true. But why did the wise men of old seek Christ, what did they want and how determined were they to get it? Story—“Every new vehicle sold comes with a manual to let the owner know what his vehicle is capable of doing, how best to maintain it and all the particulars,” said...

At this time of year, it stinks to be sick

  • December 11, 2011
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SUMMARY: Given his propensity for exaggeration, readers might find this Mike Dewey column a little hard to believe, but he swears that it's all true as he waits for a common cold to vanish into the seasonal sunset. I'm just going ask this first, right out of the starting gate, because if someone who knows the answer only reads my first few dozen words, he or she might be inclined to answer...

Holiday drinking stay safe and responsible

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary- Whether we like it or not, holidays and alcohol seem to go together many times. Office parties, Christmas gatherings and New Year’s Eve events can all involve alcohol. What should you do to avoid trouble and stay safe? Story- “I don’t know if there’ll be snow but have a cup of cheer”… but be careful if you do decide to indulge in a cup of Christmas cheer because it’s easy to go...

Hymn History-What Child Is This

  • December 11, 2011
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Hymn History What Child Is This? What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary! Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for...

A life-changing gift

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary- As December 25 inches closer and closer, many are wracking their brain trying to think of a great gift for a special person. Giving the gift of God’s Word to someone has the potential to become life altering. Story- Gifts are great to receive, especially at Christmas; they’re not as easy to give however. We all have times where we just cannot think of the right present to buy...

A constant need---blood shortages always an issue during holiday season

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary—Every year the American Red Cross officials remind donors to stay active during the holiday season. The need for blood is constant regardless of the weather or festive occasions. Story—“The time to think about preventing blood shortages, is now, before the shortage becomes a reality,” said local American Red Cross Representative Pat Lang. Lang realizes that donating now and keeping...

Hockey and luck combine for contestant winner

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary: Ken Landes is the grand prize winner of the Win a Night with the Wooster Oilers contest, which was a Wooster Weekly News promotion in combination with the Oilers. Landes won tickets, merchandise, a gift certificate and the opportunity to drop the first puck at a Wooster Oilers game. Landes plans to include his family in the trip to the game. Ken Landes enjoys spending time with his...

No room at the inn is critical need for homeless shelter this Christmas

  • December 11, 2011
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Summary: At Christmas, there is truly ‘no place like home for the holidays’, but many in Tuscarawas County have no place to lay their head during this season of abundant giving. It may be one week until Christmas, but right now there is ‘no room at the inn’ at the homeless shelter run by Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County, located on East High Ave. in New Philadelphia. “I just...