Not always the most wonderful time of the year
The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of the year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness.Even those for whom grief is not as fresh, the holidays may serve as an annual reminder of the loss—not only of that person, but of tradition and celebration.Bereavement...Holmes Fire District #1 reminds you to be careful in the kitchen this holiday season
In an effort to keep local residents safe, Holmes Fire District #1 offers suggestions for safe cooking and entertaining during Thanksgiving and the rest of this holiday season. Holidays usually include preparing large meals for a large number of people. Cooking during the holidays is a chance to showcase skills and produce food to rival any professional chef. One of the first chapters in any...Helping the helper
Megan Mullet comes from a long line of doers. On Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Dalton YMCA, the doers rested while a new generation of volunteers came to their aid. Mullet, 24, was critically injured in a car accident, Sept. 16, while on her way to her job as a Title One teacher at Berlin Elementary. Less than three weeks before the accident, Megan and her husband Mike moved into their first home,...FROMONLINE | 2010-11-21
Megan Mullet comes from a long line of doers. On Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Dalton YMCA, the doers rested while a new generation of volunteers came to their aid. Mullet, 24, was critically injured in a car accident, Sept. 16, while on her way to her job as a Title One teacher at Berlin Elementary. Less than three weeks before the accident, Megan and her husband Mike moved into their first home,...Berlin Elementary teacher makes slow but painful progress
When the 2010-11 school year began, things were going great for Megan and Mike Mullet. Married a little over a year, the couple bought their first house in Kidron and moved during the first week of school. Megan was working her first year as a Title One teacher at Berlin Elementary, and Mike worked as a special education tutor for Orrville City Schools. On the morning of Sept. 16, everything...Filling in the gaps: New programs help SEA help people live independently and see and hear a little easier
Within virtually every community there are children and adults who fall through the cracks. They are the people who have mental, physical and/or emotional disabilities that are not severe enough to qualify them for help from specialized agencies. Still, their disabilities are challenging, and many of these individuals cannot live independently without a little extra training. Thankfully, in...V is for volunteer and Voltz
Jane Voltz, of Killbuck, epitomizes the role of a volunteer. She loves the work, but doesnt want any of the notoriety. Her efforts are reward enough. Voltz, 70, has been a volunteer with the Joel Pomerene Hospital auxiliary off and on for 30 years. Next year she will be its president. Thats why she is looking for yet one more volunteer to replace another volunteer position she has held...Borderline Thanks
Poor old Thanksgiving! Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, this uniquely American holiday doesn’t stand a chance these days. In hopes of drumming up a better Christmas buying season, the Black Friday specials have been leaked, and many people will spend their Turkey Day dinners watching Dallas and Detroit football games, discussing what they can buy, what they can’t afford for...Selena's take on Christmas decorating before Thanksgiving
Did anyone else not get the memo about totally bypassing Thanksgiving so we can get a two-month head start on Christmas? My daughter Selena and I were discussing this on the way to wherever it was I was taking her that day. She was furious at the way we disregard Thanksgiving. I mean, yes – we all celebrate it. We cook the turkey, prepare all the fine side dishes, and chill together as a...