First days on the Alaska Highway
Gone Birding June 6, 2011 Bargain Hunter Bruce Glick is currently traveling the Alaska Highway with his wife Helen. You can keep up with their travels by following his Gone Birding column. First days on the Alaska Highway On Friday, May 27, Helen and I officially headed out on the Alaska Highway from mile marker 0 at Dawson Creek, British Columbia. If the first three days are any sign...
Borderline truth
Poor Pontius Pilate. He was a man in the wrong place, at the wrong time in history, and for his own dilemma and questions, he ends up maligned. Dante threw him into one of the lowest and worst rings of hell in the Inferno and we blame him for crucifying Jesus. But the guy had a good question which, centuries later, no one seems to be able to accurately answer, even though we believe we speak in...
Testing, testing... Is this blonde on?
Do you ever "taste test" the grapes at the grocery store? What's the policy on that? If every single shopper looking for grapes tested them first, pretty soon, there wouldn't be any grapes left, right?I admit, I'm a grape tester. I'm one to walk right up to the bag of grapes, take one, eat it, and decide if I want to buy the whole bag. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I wouldn't take a bit out...
MIsc. Monday - 05-30-2011 - Will Carlos Santana just swing?
Although the Indians are off to a good start, it's very easy to see some kinks in their armor. One kink is our catcher, Mr. Carlos Santana. Even with a healthy Travis Hafner, there is no reason that Carlos Santana should be batting fourth in the lineup. It wasn't until this past weekend that Tribe manager Manny Acta finally moved Santana out of the clean-up spot and down in the lineup.Listen,...
TCBDD run/walk supports individuals with developmental disabilities
The annual Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities (TCBDD) 5K run/walk will honor the memory of one of its former consumers, the late Cindy Conidi of Dover. Conidi, who died unexpectedly in September 2010, had worked as a receptionist for the TCBDD since 1987. Everyone was proud of her accomplishments; Conidi owned her own home and car and was involved in her community through St...
Old Glory overlooks green as veterans are honored at golfing event
A giant, 108-foot-long by 80-foot-tall American flag, stretched out in plastic on a hillside overlooking Dovers state Route 516, glistened proudly in the sun on a sunny Memorial Day. The flag was the backdrop for the Honor Our Veterans golf outing, sponsored by Auman Timbers Golf Course. Veterans were invited to first take part in a 12:30 p.m. contest to see who could have the lowest score...Learn the facts at Community Substance Abuse Awareness Day, June 8
When it comes to substance abuse (the prevalence and incidence of illicit drug, alcohol and tobacco use, abuse and dependence), many tend to think its not a problem in Tuscarawas County or that its a problem only among the homeless and those who are mentally ill and/or indigent. However, the reality is that many Tuscarawas County residents of all ages and from all socio-economic backgrounds...
Clear skies and large crowds prevail as Dover Canal Days kicks off summer
It takes many, many volunteers, as well as great community support, to make the Canal Dover Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend for the past 30 years, an ongoing success. Weve got the Dover High School band playing right now, and this afternoon well have the dance studios on stage, noted Dover Exchange Club member and festival volunteer Alan Page as he, along with hundreds of...
From fresh milk to delicious Swiss cheese – quality control every step of the way
Summary: One of the most loved products created by milk is cheese. And in this region of Ohio, Swiss cheese reigns as the number one favorite. In the Swiss cheese business, eyes are always on the eyes. That is, the eyes of the cheese maker are always carefully scrutinizing the small holes, or eyes, as they are called, of the end product. We are very hands on, and also very people...