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Amateur Photographic Association to hold photo contest in January

  • November 24, 2010
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The Tuscarawas County Amateur Photographic Association will hold a photo contest at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts in New Philadelphia. The contest is open to the public and entries will be accepted only on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, during art center hours. Categories are animals, flowers, scenery, people, action, creative technique, black and white, and open. Entry fees are $3 per print...

Grower’s paradise to take bloom at the Midwest Garden Symposium

  • November 24, 2010
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All around the world, growing urban populations are seeking community spaces - parks, victory gardens, greenways and gardens - as essential components of daily life, places of reflection, recreation, and celebration. The Midwest Garden Symposium and Organic Vegetable Conference will examine timeless principles of design, whether applied to the creation of a residential garden or a public space,...

Author Regina Brett visits Tuscarawas County

  • November 24, 2010
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Pulitzer Prize finalist Regina Brett’s visit, sponsored by the Tuscarawas County Public Library System, included a discussion about the personal hardships that inspired the book, a question-and-answer session with the audience, and a book signing. The program took place Nov. 18 in the downstairs fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia.

Dover resident proves it’s never too late to realize a dream

  • November 24, 2010
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It’s never too late to achieve a dream, a truth that Wilma “Dutch” Stevenson, a lively 88-year-old Dover resident, recently discovered when she realized her lifelong dream of riding in a hot air balloon. It was a ride that had all the elements of a popular old tune by the Fifth Dimension, Up, Up and Away, and more. It was a ride made possible thanks to the gift of friends who were inspired by...

Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County serves anyone and everyone

  • November 24, 2010
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The locally supported, nonprofit Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County began to serve the needs of patients and their families in 1986. Since that time, Community Hospice has served more than 7,000 patients and their families. Amazingly, thanks to the generosity of many volunteers and donors, Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County is able to care for all who need their services. Absolutely no...

Claymont Foundation hands out awards

  • November 24, 2010
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The Claymont Foundation recently awarded $5,552.24 in classroom, building and district grants to the following: Ÿ “i Touch, therefore I can communicate!” submitted by Natalie Fockler at Trenton Avenue Elementary and the Intermediate School and Heather Penso of Claymont High School. The iPad will engage students with communication difficulties and enhance their educational and social...

Mark the calendar now for the Twin Cities Christmas Parade

  • November 24, 2010
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The Twin Cities Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 4. Line up will be on North Main Street in Uhrichsville, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. There is no fee to participate and individuals may walk or have vehicles. Registration is necessary by calling the Twin City Chamber of Commerce at 740-922-5623 no later than Nov. 29. Immediately following the parade,...

New fitness director at Tusc. YMCA

  • November 24, 2010
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The Tuscarawas County YMCA announced Tuesday that Sally Warner as begun her new role as fitness coordinator. Warner was previously a fitness instructor of the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. “We are excited to have Sally on board to continue and build upon the excellent work the YMCA has performed over the last 90 years,” said Brandi Hibbs, health and wellness director. Warner’s role as a...

OBITUARY | 2010-11-24

  • November 24, 2010
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Lula C. Richard, 100, died Nov. 22, 2010, at Walnut Hills Retirement Center, Walnut Creek. She was a former resident of Bolivar and Strasburg. Lula was the daughter of the late Martin E. and Louise W. Shutt. She graduated from Strasburg High School in 1928. Most of her life she was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Strasburg, where she served as an elder, secretary of the consistory,...

OBITUARY | 2010-11-24

  • November 24, 2010
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Zachariah Kerr, 26, died Nov. 21, 2010, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. Zach, a Lakeville resident, was born Feb. 24, 1984, at Wooster Community Hospital, to Mike Kerr and Jan Parks. He was a 2002 graduate of West Holmes High School. He was employed at G&H Drilling Company, Millersburg, for four years, and loved his job almost as much as he loved hunting. A self-proclaimed...