Skyview Ranch gears up for busy and blessed activities
SummaryLocal Skyview Ranch has so much to offer families and individuals in terms of ministry. The ranch has made some great changes in the past year and is eager to get the summer started! StoryWhats new at Skyview? That question never gets completely answered because the truth of the matter is, there is always something going on at the local Christian ranch and camp and its always...Organic vs. regularis the benefit worth the price?
SummaryAre organically grown products better than conventionally grown products? Whats the real difference and are they worth the extra money youll spend to buy them? StoryEvery time you visit the supermarket you have to notice the organic signs hanging neatly over fruits, vegetables and even appearing on the labels of many meats and shelved items. You may also notice the price of...A window with an ever-changing view
Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares a sample of things hes seen out his office window. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For April 28, 2011 Im glad I have a window with a view in my home office. That...4/21/11 Training center cuts four full time staff
SUMMARY: Loss of contract, declining revenue behind lay-offs The Holmes County Training Center will lose four full-time employees to budget cuts. The Holmes County Board of Developmental Disabilities voted Thursday April 21 to lay off four full-time employees and reorganize several other positions. The lay-offs were mostly prompted through the loss of a $132,000 active treatment agreement that...4/21/11 Training center cuts four full time staff
SUMMARY: Loss of contract, declining revenue behind lay-offs The Holmes County Training Center will lose four full-time employees to budget cuts. The Holmes County Board of Developmental Disabilities voted Thursday April 21 to lay off four full-time employees and reorganize several other positions. The lay-offs were mostly prompted through the loss of a $132,000 active treatment agreement that...4/22/11 East Holmes accepts teacher wage freeze
SUMMARY: Freeze will stabilize spending A pay freeze on teacher salaries will help the East Holmes School District control its budget. Th East Holmes Board of Education Monday April 18 officially accepted an agreement with faculty that freezes their pay at 2010 levels. The freeze helps to keep the budget from escalating, Treasurer Marsha Clark said. For every 1 percent in salary increases we...
Communication key during West Holmes State of the Schools forum
Last week The Bargain Hunter explored how West Holmes School District superintendent Kris Pipes-Perone and treasurer Jamie Zeigler felt the West Holmes Local Schools State of the Schools forum went. With close to 200 people in attendance, the meeting provided a chance to share information vital to the community, including discussion of the upcoming May 5 school levy. Pipes-Perone provided...Let's get this show on the road
Summary: This could be your chance to be part of something that's happening and Mike Dewey's up all night, ready to respond to whatever's on your mind. He's still bummed about the Tom Petty decision. So a faithful reader, fine friend and all-around good guy emailed the other night with a very intriguing question. Naturally, I answered promptly, something I do out of professional...
050211 Historical Society to host Civil War encampment
Summary: The Wayne County Historical Society will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States by holding a Civil War encampment on May 7 and 8. Wayne County will join communities across the nation in commemorating the 150th anniversary one of the countrys most turbulent times when the Wayne County Historical Society hosts a Civil War encampment on May 7 and 8. While only...