Brown noser
We all know them. We can probably name them. And we may have even tried to be them at one point. A brown noser.Every class in school has at least one student who strives for approval from the teacher like it’s their job. The brown noser is the classic case of the kid who tries to say the right things, have the perfect papers, knows how to get the attention of adults – and usually the...Harris Battery partner, Crown Battery, receives highest honor from car club
Harris Battery is the proud distributor of award-winning Crown Battery Manufacturing, which recently received the honor of Supplier of the Year by Club Car/Ingersoll Rand Company. The George H. Inman Supplier-Executive of the Year award was presented at the golf car and utility vehicle manufacturers annual supplier awards ceremony. The award recognizes a company that exceeds Club Car/Ingersoll...Ripley Church of Christ offers chance for a dynamic marriage
Everyday it seems more and more research points to the obvious. Staying married takes some effort. The divorce rate in America still stands at approximately 50 percent with those ages 20-24 representing the largest age group to divorce. But why do couples divorce? The reasons can vary from infidelity to money issues to in-law problems, but believe it or not more and more couples are citing...
Golden tortoise beetles can bug some plants
While harvesting the last of the lettuce that shared a bed with some sweet potato vine, I noticed what I thought was a gold earring on the underside of one of the sweet potato vine leaves. Unfortunately it was not a harmless earring at all but a golden tortoise beetle. Fascinatingly beautiful, this beetle is almost unbelievable. It literally looks like a lady bug or other similarly sized beetle...Tuscarawas County Senior Center creates new recognition award to celebrate seniors in the community
The Tuscarawas County Senior Center is introducing a new recognition event, the Tuscarawas County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Award. This award will be presented to a citizen of Tuscarawas County, age 50 and older, who has made a significant contribution to the Tuscarawas County community. Organizations and community members are encouraged to nominate candidates for this award. Applications for...
For the love of classic cars: Fabulous 50s Fling in Sugarcreek continues to draw fans for 21st year
"Today someone offered me $30,000 for this car, and I said no," said Fred Hager of Brunswick, Ohio, as he patted the hood of his 1957 BelAir two-door hard top. "I bought this car in Amarillo, Texas, in 1967 and paid $400 cash for it. I've had it ever since, for 44 years. I bought it for my wife, Patty, as her first car," he said, noting that he has also been married for 44 years. "It was a...
Cook couple honored with Red, White and Blue Award
At a June 7 meeting in Sugarcreek of the Tuscarawas County Council, with representatives from eight American Legion posts present, two advocates were given a distinguished award for their service to the veterans of the county. The Red, White and Blue Award is presented to individuals that illustrate outstanding faith and understanding of the principles of the United States of America, as well as...
Cat overpopulation must be addressed
The month of June is recognized as Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. The Tuscarawas County Humane Society (TCHS) and their sister organization, Cats N Us (CNU), a shelter specific to cats and kittens, need all the promotion they can get. Both shelters have reached full capacity and are unable to accept cats or kittens at this time. Cat overpopulation is an issue than plagues communities all over the...Smells of savory chicken barbeque with secret sauce and sounds of soaring music sure to please crowd at annual Sacred Heart parish Festival in New Philadelphia
Summary: Its almost summer, which means that it is time for the annual Sacred Heart parish festival to begin in New Philadelphia. As to the success of the highly anticipated chicken barbeque, the secret is truly in the sauce, say festival organizers. When the tantalizing smell of barbeque chicken begins to waft across the grounds of the Sacred Heart Parish Festival in New Philadelphia on...