Local pastors shares thoughts of thankfulness
Summary- Everyone of us has many things to be thankful for, things that dont have to be measured in monetary value, things that are priceless but free and most of all things that are little but huge. Story- What are you thankful for? In a time when the stock market is down, unemployment is up and the entire world seems on the brink of war or economic upheaval some of us may not feel...Hospice celebrating another year of serving communities--- Holmes and Wayne hospice joins to serve both areas
Summary- Hospice is a great organization that makes a huge difference in many lives. Beginning November 30, Hospice of Holmes County will fall under Hospice of Wayne County; however services will continue locally with local volunteers. Story--National Hospice and Palliative Care Month has been honored in November for several years now. This year, Hospice officials are using this time of...Changing the world one paw at a time
Summary: Caring Therapy Canines is a nonprofit organization that provides pet therapy and animal assisted activities in the community. Their 75 members are active in schools, libraries, hospitals, Hospice and nursing homes. Operated out of Wooster, the group has members from many surround counties. In times of distress or declining health, dogs can provide comfort and companionship with their...Lighting the way for the Christmas season in downtown New Philadelphia
Summary: There is something about the blazing lights on a newly lit Christmas tree that brings out the wonder in all of us. New Philadelphia brought in the holiday spirit with their traditional lighting of the downtown square. The night was picture perfect, straight out of a nostalgic Christmas card. Old friends greeted each other with holiday greetings, cups of hot cocoa clutched in their...Country neighbors pull together for a Thanksgiving meal that also benefits Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County
Summary: When country neighbors join together in a celebration of community and the holidays, amazing things transpire. One local community pulls together each year not only to celebrate together, but also to make a difference in the lives of others in need. Carol and Earl Flinner celebrated Thanksgiving a little early this year in the company of their long time friends and neighbors who...
November art guild meeting features local baker
Not your average baker, Michael Lehr, owner of Flat Top Bakery in New Philadelphia, became interested in baking due to a challenge made by his high school football coach. If he and his teammates signed up for a baking class, they wouldnt have to run an extra mile during practice. So, the rest is history. Inspired by the authenticity of traditional Old World baking, Lehr takes pride in the fact...
What are you thankful for
I am writing this a couple of days before Thanksgiving. Once again, as I reflect on the past year, I have a lot to be thankful for. This year I am spending a lot of time thinking about my mother. She has been in the hospital for a week, and we dont know whats wrong yet. We know it is serious, and very possibly life threatening. It has been a hard week on the family because we havent had to...
Super-rare Black-tailed Gull at Ashtabula harbor thrills birders
I was planning to write this column about birding here at home, but alas, when a Black-tailed Gull not only shows up but stays around, it deserves the coverage. This all started on Wednesday, Nov. 16, a day that I had dedicated to finding the Common Raven that was seen again in Knox County. After about an hour of driving the roads where this bird stayed last winter and now again this fall, I had...
Twelve ideas for Christmas
1) Fresh fruit is an excellent gift when remembering folks at Christmas. Choose a large bowl or basket (new or secondhand), line with a pretty dish towel, and fill with colorful fruit; red, green and yellow apples, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, pears, and clusters of grapes. 2) Shopping for gifts at a local orchard shop is a great way to give the bounty of the season; give bags of fresh apples,...