Time to start getting ready
I have had a pretty good couple of weeks with my horse in the mounted shooting game. Two weeks ago I went up to Ashtabula, and felt like I was making some progress. Later that week I went down south to practice a couple of evenings, and things really came together. The practice sessions were for the folks heading down to the big event at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Doodles decided to go to the big show...
Re-Defining Friendships
Life keeps changing, and my friendships keep changing. I guess that shouldnt surprise me, but sometimes it still does. It seems the older I get, the more I cherish the friends that I have in my life. Maybe its because I know how special they are, or maybe its because I realize that life is short, and the time we have together is precious. I have been blessed to have some amazing friends in...
Washington doesnt like me much
I ran for Congress because I was fed up with the way Washington politicians were treating our workers, employers, and families. With eight months under my belt representing the people of Eastern Ohio, I can tell you that my opinion of the bureaucracy and red tape in Washington hasnt changed much. In fact, I dont think Washington, D.C. likes me much either. Washington bureaucrats dont like...Kordon retires from New Phila City Schools
Mark Kordon, 30-plus year building custodian for New Philadelphia City Schools, worked his last day on August 31. Kordon is retiring to join his wife in retirement. Welty Principal Eric Jurkovic and Assistant Principal Brian Gibson organized a line-up of 700-plus students and 60 staff throughout the school hallways, inside and outside the building, to give Kordon a high five and wish him a very...
Power washing patriotism at the courthouse courtyard
It is not often that the Tuscarawas County Commissioners receive a phone call from someone requesting to donate money to improve the courthouse plaza. Usually the commissioners get calls from residents wanting the county to foot the bill for something. But this call was different. That one phone call put things in motion that lead to the veterans monuments located around the courthouse getting...
A community honors its own at the Killbuck Early American Days
At the Killbuck Early American Days, Sundays scheduled events did not go exactly as planned. This year, the Grand Parade, which traditionally features an antique and firemens parade, visiting royalty and performances by the West Holmes Marching Band, was cancelled due to threatening thunderstorms. We had some disappointment because we cancelled the (grand) parade, but we havent had bad...
Killbuck Early American Days weathers heat and rain
The streets were blocked and the festivities were ready to begin, but the skies had other plans for the 43rd annual Killbuck Early American Days."The weather wasn't cooperative. Saturday it was very hot and muggy and Sunday we had a lot of rain," said Rebbie Baker-Chaney, event coordinator. "But, juggling everything, I think we had a good turnout."Despite the high temperatures and heavy rainfall,...
Killbuck filled with royalty, despite rainy conditions
A new royal reigns in Killbuck this year when the town named Jillian Gurley, the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Gurley, as its pageant queen at the Killbuck Early American Days on Saturday, Sept. 3. Gurley was the only candidate competing for queen, but she still had to deliver an inspiring performance. Gurley's talent was to sing a song for the judges and onlookers. "The girls did great," said...
Dover celebrates end of summer
Uncivilized language, ungentlemanly behavior, spitting, or any actions that would offend a lady are not tolerated on pain of a fine of up to a weeks wages. So stated the rule of National Association Of Base Ball Players, adopted March 14, 1860. That rule and other guidelines, such as, Base ball is a gentlemans game, were followed by the Canal Dover Red Legs, a vintage traveling base...