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Principal for the Day program improves communication between schools and the community

  • November 18, 2010
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New Philadelphia City Schools is one of more than 900 districts and charter schools in the 88 counties of Ohio. Each school within each district has its own school principal assigned to oversee the daily operations. The title ‘principal’, erroneously, has often been synonymous with ‘disciplinarian’, but today’s principal does much more. A typical job description might include: ‘responsible...

112910 City seeks grant funding for bike rodeo

  • November 18, 2010
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A series of bike rodeos designed to teach children how to safely ride their bikes on the streets of Wooster may soon be on the horizon if the City of Wooster is successful in its bid to receive grant funding from the State of Ohio under the Safe Routes to School program. The November 15 meeting of Wooster City Council marks the second time in as many meetings that council has authorized the city...

112910 Downtown business plans major expansion

  • November 18, 2010
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Wooster City Council has cleared the way for a major expansion of a significant downtown business. During its November 15 meeting council unanimously approved the vacation of an alley between two properties owned by Sprenger Wayne Ltd., Co. The action will enable Horn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is part of the Sprenger organization, to undertake a major expansion of its downtown...

A practical way to give thanks

  • November 18, 2010
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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 can’t think of anything else to include. It was only appropriate that for a full week after the first snow of the year that we experienced a perfect Indian summer here in Ohio. The extended summer-like days,...

Serving up thanks in Dalton

  • November 18, 2010
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Thanksgiving dinner in Dalton will have a community feel to it. Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the volunteer efforts of six Dalton area churches will culminate with the inaugural Thanksgiving community dinner to be served in the fellowship hall at Dalton Presbyterian Church. “This is the first time we have done this, so it will be a learning experience, and we won’t really know what...

ATH: Holiday Guests

  • November 18, 2010
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and with Christmas comes overnight guests. It’s ok if you don’t have a lavish guest room to accommodate friends and family. Even a child’s bedroom can serve as a cozy place for your guests to relax after celebrations have died down and everyone is ready to settle in for the night. Whether you use a cot in the corner, a couch or a borrowed room from...

DeHaan has holes to fill, but Generals’ depth could do that

  • November 19, 2010
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112910 whsboysswim Promo: General swimmers not looking to skip a beat DeHaan has holes to fill, but Generals’ depth could do that By Brian Questel There is a seemingly Grand Canyon-sized hole to fill, but Wooster boy’s swim coach Jeff DeHaan believes one thing – it can be done. The Generals will open the 2010-11 campaign in a few days missing two critical components from a year ago –...

History in the Decks

  • November 19, 2010
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Playing cards have always had a special place in history, if lore is to be believed it was a game of cards that spurred the invention of the sandwich and playing cards for many have led to fame and fortune with the ever-popular poker tournaments. But now the Dover Historical Society is selling decks of playing cards with history on them; each playing card features a historical photo from the...

Wooster swimmers may be rebuilding, but talent is still there

  • November 19, 2010
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112910 whsgirlsswim Promo: WHS swim team will have to do more with less Wooster may be rebuilding, but talent is still there By Brian Questel It won’t be hard for Wooster High swimming coach Chris Matthew to go one-on-one with her senior class this winter. That isn’t because Matthew has any super-woman talents, but because of the number of athletes in it. Senior Michelle Sczpanski is a...

Millersburg Welcomes Santa Clause

  • November 19, 2010
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It’s been a long year, especially for those waiting to see the jolly guy with the rosy red cheeks, the big jolly laugh, who wears a red suit with black boots, and who has a long white beard. For all of those who have a Christmas wish list, the wait is over on Friday, November 26, 2010. Santa Clause will be returning to Millersburg on a horse drawn wagon all the way down Jackson Street. The date...