Dirt Dawgs wake up from a Knapp to win the World Series
As 8-year-old Holmes County Dirt Dawgs third baseman Jasmine Knapp made her way to the plate with two outs, the bases loaded and her team trailing by a pair in the top of the sixth-inning of the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) Rec-League and Youth League 8-and-under (8U) World Series championship game, on Sunday, August 7, first base coach Jared Cline stopped the miniature slugger,...
Misc. Monday - 08-08-11 - Ubaldo and 2012 free agent targets for the Indians
Now that the Dolans have acted like they are ready to spend money on the team, after going out and getting Ubaldo Jimenez at the trade deadline, the pressure to make the 2012 playoffs is even higher. So who can the Tribe sign to improve?There are several free agents that would make a difference for the Tribe, but just like at the trade deadline, doesn't it seem like they may need too much to make...
An intimate encounter - the significance of communion for the Christian
Communion is one of the most significant practices in Christianity. It is observed in every Christian church and has deep meaning for all Christians. Some churches have adopted different protocol as to how often communion is offered, ranging from every week, to once a month, to once a year. Communion is practiced once a quarter at the local Mennonite Christian Assembly in Fredericksburg. Pastor...
Gingerich siblings take home multiple honors in Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Competition
Official results are in for the Monday, August 8, Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Competition. The Holmes County Junior Fair Poultry Show kicked off a full week of junior fair 4-H project competitions. Fifty broiler chicken projects and 30 market turkey projects made for a full slate in the main arena. When all the feathers had quit flying, Cory and Paydon Gingerich had what could only be...
A reason to get steamed 19th annual HCSEA Summer Show a real throwback to the days of yesteryear
Ask any teenager or 20-something today how to get things done, and they will talk about smart phones, electronic data planners and the ability to have the world at your fingertips in a matter of seconds. However, those things havent always been the way things were. Ask a 50-something adult, or better yet, a member of the Holmes County Steam & Engine Association how things got done a few...
ATI welcomes community to Artistry in the Garden
Using earth as their palette and flowers as their paints, the students and faculty of ATI have created a series of garden displays inspired by the work of the great masters. The results of their remarkable artistic achievement were on display for the community to enjoy when ATIs Horticultural Technologies Division hosted its third annual garden tour August 5 and 6. Entitled Artistry in the...
Adaptations are the theme of 100miles for a need
Approximately one year ago, Chuck George constructed an adaptive trailer for the back of his bicycle so that his son, Brendon George, who has cerebral palsy (CP), could participate in something fun and active. The trailer took about three weeks to develop, and is fully equipped with a seat belt, ankle straps and a harness. The 9-year-old has a twin brother who functions typically, which further...
Youth theater group tops in state
Backstage at Tiffins Ritz Theatre August 6, eight groups of young actors from across the state prepared to take the stage at one of Ohios premiere youth theater competitions – the Ohio Community Theater Associations OCTAFest Junior competition. Among them were the cast of the Wayne County Performing Arts Councils production of the hilarious comedy Hello, Shakespeare - Herbert Cremeans,...
Homecoming event draws Ragersville friends and neighbors together year after year
When the auctioneer called out sold! at the Ragersville Homecoming Festival auction on Saturday, August 6, Scott and Stacy Putt, of Ragersvilles Sunset Valley Farm, walked away with $300 less in their pockets, but as the proud owners of a 36-inch diameter, one of a kind painting. This is to support a good cause, to keep things going in Ragersville, said Scott Putt, who is part of the...