Christmas Bird Counts plus January birding update
Weather is always a factor in birding, and such was the case last month for the different CBCs held in our area. Millersburg started off the parade Dec. 14, on a day that started out with rain but improved in the afternoon. The Ragersville count Dec. 27 had even more rain and Mohican also had lousy weather. On the other hand, good weather prevailed for the Wilmot and Wooster CBCs. The big news...
Ancini de Pepi and all that it means
Even the term comfort food is soothing. All those comfy Os. As in, Oh, everythings going to be OK. Dont worry. Safety and security, a mellow cool, a way to face the new day with renewed optimism ... sometimes, all a body needs is just the reassurance of a Memory Meal, which is what I call comfort food. Moms everywhere and for all time have been making Memory Meals forever. Which is...
The grocery list has changed over the years
I feel like a wanderer when I enter the grocery store without my shopping list. Did I leave it on the counter at home or is it still magnetized to the fridge? I try my best to recall what I had listed, and usually I do a fairly good job, but there is always one thing, or maybe two that I miss. The best way for me to keep track of our needed supplies is to keep a running list in my daily...
Dont play politics with your investment decisions
While the election season heats up, you will hear more and more promises, claims and counter-claims from the candidates. As a citizen, you may or may not enjoy this political theater, but as an investor, you might be concerned over all the talk about taxes, Social Security, Medicare and other financial topics. Will you need to adjust your savings and investment strategies? If so, how? Before...
Kiwanis Club offering scholarships
The New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club is offering scholarships of $500 each to qualified students living within the New Philadelphia School District. The scholarships are available for those entering their freshman through senior year of college in 2012-2013. The application deadline is March 15. Application materials are available at New Philadelphia High School, Tuscarawas Central Catholic High...
Dover student hopes to serve as People to People ambassador in Canada
Phenomenal, exciting, awesome and life-changing are just some of the words used by students that have participated in People to People Ambassador Programs. People to People Ambassador Programs is the worlds most recognized and respected educational travel provider. For nearly 50 years, People to People Ambassador Programs has helped more than a half a million people bridge cultural and...
Scholarship applications now available
The Claymont Foundation, a not-for-profit, tax exempt volunteer organization that provides teacher grants, student scholarships and high school academic awards, is announcing that applications for academic scholarships are now available. Claymont High School seniors can obtain the application from the high school guidance office. Any graduate of Claymont who is going to be sophomore, junior,...
Zambie-Colwell engagement announced
George and Lori Zambie, of New Philadelphia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Zambie, to Adam Colwell. Adam is the son of Jim and Hester Colwell, of New Philadelphia. The bride was home educated through her sophomore year. She completed her high school education through Kent State University Tuscarawas. Leah is a 2011 graduate of Kent State University Tuscarawas where she earned...