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New Phila cheerleaders crowned ECOL champs

  • November 24, 2010
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The New Philadelphia High School varsity cheerleading squad received first place in ECOL competition. They will go to Regionals in February and State in March.

Christmas walking tour planned for Millersburg churches

  • November 26, 2010
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A candlelight walking tour of five churches in Millersburg is planned for Friday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The tour is designed to coincide with the Advent season, according to Kate Findley, who is coordinating the event. “We want this to be a relaxing, enjoyable evening for families,” Findley said. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Millersburg, one of the participating...

Window Wonderland kicks off holiday season

  • November 26, 2010
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Great expectations and opportunity. Those were the buzz words of the night as crowds gathered in the Wooster square well before 7 p.m. to take part in the annual Window Wonderland festivities Nov. 19. By 6:30 p.m., kids were standing in line to give their wish lists to Santa, parents and kids alike were anticipating the last of the window unveilings and all were anxious to sample goodies and...

WKLM provides the voice behind Share-A-Christmas

  • November 26, 2010
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Every year in Holmes County, more than 300 families and 100 seniors receive a bundle of gifts thanks to the caring people who make up Holmes County Share-A-Christmas.With wrapped toys and stuffed animals peeking out of large boxes that are picked up by each family, as well as food, sundries and other much-needed accessories for families who are feeling the heat of a struggling economy,...

V is for volunteer... and Voltz

  • November 26, 2010
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Jane Voltz, of Killbuck, epitomizes the role of a volunteer. She loves the work, but doesn't 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.That's why she is looking for yet one more volunteer to replace another volunteer position she has held. Voltz...

Jann Hershberger presents a Christmas Night of Music for Share-A-Christmas

  • November 26, 2010
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Every Christmas season for the past seven years, local folks have been blessed by Jann Hershberger, and to true seekers of Christmas spirit, it is absolute music to their ears, as is it to the hearts of 300 families, who are the recipients of Share-A-Christmas.Since 2002, Hershberger has brought the sweet sounds of Christmas to Martins Creek Mennonite Church, where she, along with the aid of...

Helping the helper

  • November 26, 2010
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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,...

Gifts from the heart

  • November 26, 2010
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While the best Christmas gifts come from the heart, the most treasured gifts of all come from the hands of a child.MosaicConnection will offer children in first through sixth grade the opportunity to handcraft a special gift for the ones they love when the organization hosts its second annual Santa's Workshop Dec. 4, from noon to 4 p.m., at the 120 Beall Avenue building.According to...

ATH: Cooking with Butternut Squash

  • November 26, 2010
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We often think of butternut squash as autumn fare. It carries us into winter quite well with its rich color, delicious aroma and surprising ease of use. The tall, thick-skinned squash is a bit intimidating but you might be surprised at how versatile it is. Using squash in your holiday recipes will make them stand out. So you might ask: how do I get to the part of the squash I actually want to...

Avant Gardener: Poinsettias

  • November 26, 2010
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We all enjoy giving and receiving poinsettias each Christmas. They are beautiful plants that symbolize the season. Poinsettias add beauty and moisture to our winter homes. Proper care of poinsettias begins with light, water and temperature. Poinsettias require bright but indirect light while they are blooming. It is important to keep poinsettias watered while they are flowering. It is easy to...