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Food assistance programs for seniors in need

  • March 11, 2010
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Dear Savvy Senior,What can you tell me about food stamps or food assistance programs for seniors? I’m a 65-year-old widow struggling to make it on social security.Struggling SeniorDear Struggling,Food stamps help put food on the table for more than 38 million Americans each month, including millions of seniors. Here’s what you should know about this invaluable entitlement program, and where...

Federal tax refunds can be intercepted to pay back child support

  • March 11, 2010
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Q: What is the tax offset program? A: The tax offset program is a child support enforcement technique that allows a nonresidential parent’s tax refund to be intercepted to help repay child support debt. Effective Oct. 1, 2007, the law was amended to allow federal income tax refunds to be offset for past due support owed to any child regardless of age. Before this change in the law, federal tax...

Jakes Day youth outdoor education event slated for April 10

  • March 11, 2010
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On Saturday, April 10, the Killbuck Valley Longbeards NWTF Chapter of Millersburg will hold its annual Jakes Day at the East Holmes Sportsmen Club on TR 310, east of Millersburg. Jakes Day is an outdoor education event for youth ages 5-17. Jakes Day will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and will include shotgun patterning, trap shooting, archery, firearm safety, turkey calling, tomahawk...

FEATURES

  • March 11, 2010
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On Sunday, March 14, the Community Arts Council of Sugarcreek will host its 14th annual piano concert at Valley View Community Church at 3 p.m. This platform was originally conceived to give younger piano students an opportunity to perform without the pressure of competition and surrounded by family, friends, and well-wishers. Students will be participating from the piano schools of local...

Arthritis Expo to take place April 24

  • March 11, 2010
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The Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter, and Dunlap Community Hospital are sponsoring a free Arthritis Expo on Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in the community room at Dunlap, 832 S. Main St., Orrville. Speakers will include Dr. Jonathan Kase, Dr. Rodney Miller, and Dr. Padma Vellanki. Learn about treatment options for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and the latest...

NEWS

  • March 11, 2010
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Continuing the work currently underway on his FIGHTING TO RENEW OHIO tour, U.S. Rep. Zack Space (OH-18) announced that he will introduce legislation to create jobs and help retrain out-of-work Ohioans to fill a growing need for skilled health care workers.The action comes on the heels of Space’s recent visit to Adena’s PACCAR medical education facility in Chillicothe, which is currently...

Local NWTF fundraising banquet a good time for a great cause

  • March 11, 2010
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Food, fun, fellowship, and fundraising are set as the main events at the 18th annual Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquet, hosted by the Killbuck Valley Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Saturday, April 3, at Carlisle Village Inn, SR 515 in Walnut Creek. Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early to relax and enjoy social hour before sitting down for a delicious meal. The...

Tenth annual Bunny Trail slated for March 27 in Orrville

  • March 11, 2010
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The 10th annual Bunny Trail is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at the Orrville Middle School. Children, toddlers through third grade, are invited to bring their basket and hop along the trail from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will have activities, treats, and surprises. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Entrance to the Bunny Trail will be through the main...

OBITUARY

  • March 11, 2010
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Ernest R. Marburger, 78, a Dover resident all his life, died suddenly March 9, 2010, at his home. Ernest was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Dover, to the late Rudy A. and Carrie F. Marburger. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1950 and purchased a new 1950 Ford 8N Tractor that he used for custom farming. He was drafter into the U.S. Army in 1954 and was stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga., where he...

OBITUARY

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Michael E. Creager, 62, of Midvale, died March 8, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, following a period of declining health. A son of the late Sonny and Betty Creager, Mike was born Oct. 19, 1947, at Twin City Hospital, Dennison. A 1965 graduate of Midvale High School, he began a 35-year career in the auto body industry where he was employed by Kerr Autobody, Humphries, McKnight Truck, and...