Reading: Books that teach
It had been a long time since I sat in a PTA meeting, knees scrunched up, trying to fit in a chair meant for second-graders. No, I wasnt there as a grandma, but as a visiting speaker. But before I spoke we heard from a first-grade teacher and a reading specialist about developing early readers through word study and use of assessment tools. It was fascinating to learn a bit about how...
Give me a map
For years we relied on maps to get us around when traveling. I may not be good at some things but I must admit – I can read a map. I only ever got us lost once or twice in over 30 years of pre-GPS travel. Therefore, I’m not convinced that GPS navigation is all that handy and a recent trip to Pittsburgh proved it. We enjoyed the spectacular entrance into Pittsburgh when you come through the...
Teens demonstrate culinary skills at library program
The Dover Public Library and teen librarian Liz Strauss hosted Chopped, a cooking challenge that drew the attention of local teens. The Nov. 22 event was held at the library in Dover and was the perfect way for kids to kick off their Thanksgiving break. Much like the popular television show that is a cooking competition that requires its contestants to have skill, speed, and ingenuity, the teen...Riding into the holiday season, smiling like an idiot
SUMMARY: When he and his wife find themselves in the mountains of western North Carolina, Mike Dewey discovers a thing or two about Thanksgiving ... and being thankful. ASHEVILLE, NC -- The man behind the bicycle rental counter had seen it all before, which is probably why he didn't make us feel like fools when my wife and I put on our helmets ... backwards. "Um," he said, "it might be...120511 Red Cross Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season
Summary: The Wayne County community ushered in the holidays with the 2011 American Red Cross Festival of Trees. With historic buildings filled with thousands of twinkling lights and live musical entertainment, the American Red Cross Festival of Trees has signaled the official start of the Christmas season in Wooster for the past two decades. For the 20th installment of his holiday classic,...
AED Initiative now accepting defibrillator applications
The Eastern Ohio AED Initiative is accepting applications for automated external defibrillators from nonprofit organizations, churches, senior centers, libraries, as well as rescue and law enforcement agencies within Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas counties. The initiative is a charitable organization developed in partnership with the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross. Within...
Union Hospital appoints local residents to purchasing positions
Kevin Hamsher, director of materials management at Union Hospital in Dover, has announced two appointments in the department. Aimee Robson, of Tuscarawas, has been named manager of purchasing and the storeroom. A graduate of Indian Valley High School, Robson began her career at Union Hospital in 2003 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, where she worked as a purchaser for two of the largest Air...
Trinity Hospital Twin City names Mission Integration Team
Trinity Hospital Twin City recently named its Mission Integration Team. Currently under the direction of Sister Nancy Surma, OSF (Order of St. Francis), PhD, vice president of Mission Integration for Sylvania Franciscan Health, the team consists of nine hospital employees representing various hospital departments. The team's purpose is to advise and assist in promoting the mission and core values...
Union Hospital Home Health among the nations elite
Union Hospital in Dover has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its sixth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top home health care agencies in the country. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation, and financial performance. Debbie...