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This Christmas season, S.T.R.I.V.E. to give the best gift of all – the gift of your time

  • November 29, 2010
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During a season when giving gifts takes center stage, and Christmas wish lists can be filled with items that will only be appreciated for a few short days, consider giving a gift that only you can give – the gift of your time. Several years ago, Ginger Conrad of the HARCATUS Family Support Center in New Philadelphia, realized that there were many unmet needs in Tuscarawas County, as well as...

Santa Claus’ arrival at special breakfast is a joyous event for area youngsters

  • November 29, 2010
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Young faces lit up with joy as they heard the sound of bells jingling and Santa Claus came strolling into the room. The children were at the First United Methodist Church on Broadway in Sugarcreek for the annual Breakfast with Santa on November 27. Although their parents dined happily on a hearty breakfast of sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, French toast, and pastries, all prepared by church...

Christmas in Sugarcreek event lights the way for the holiday season

  • November 29, 2010
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With the brilliant lights of the Community Arts Council annual ‘pear tree’ glowing in the background, a crowd of warmly clad residents gathered on Sugarcreek’s Main Street to usher in another holiday season. Christmas in Sugarcreek is a seasonal tradition that continues to see new generations participate. Gathered on the front porch of Sweet Basil Restaurant, organizers from the Sugarcreek...

Christmas for Kids benefits from bidders’ generosity

  • November 29, 2010
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Hands flew into the air again and again as auction goers entered their bids for the chance to buy splendidly decorated Christmas packages during the Christmas for Kids auction at the Sugarcreek fire station on November 27, 2010. “The auction is something that they had always done in the past, and then they quit doing it probably six or eight years ago. We decided to bring it back this year,”...

Let the programs begin…local talent showcased in upcoming Christmas events

  • November 29, 2010
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Churches in Holmes County are eager to prove that ‘Jesus is the reason for the season’; as they announce upcoming Christmas plays, pageants, musicals and other unique programs planned for December. Many of these programs involve children and adults alike and chances are if you attend one, you might just see a few people you know. So take the time to take in one or two of these fun and...

120610 Community reacts to school district administrative raises

  • November 29, 2010
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Members of the community concerned about the recently approved raises for Wooster City School District administrative personnel made their voices heard during the November meeting of the Board of Education. “I do not understand it,” said Ted Holvey noting that the narrow 81 vote margin by which the levy passed “should have been a loud and clear message to the board that maybe this isn’t the...

Experience Christmas around the world without leaving Tuscarawas County at the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum now through December 22

  • November 29, 2010
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On the evening of Friday, November 26, nearly 100 people learned about Christmas celebrations around the world without ever leaving Tuscarawas County at an open house of the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum. Visitors were among the first to take walk through tours of the beautifully decorated home where all 17 rooms depict Christmas Around the World. Even Santa and his elves...

Area landowners cautioned that Marcellus Shale drilling opportunities might have many hidden pitfalls: expert advises extreme caution when signing lease agreements.

  • November 29, 2010
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“You may hear from a company that they will give you a signing bonus of thousands of dollars an acre. But what you have to ask is this, if this lease renews itself, how much money am I getting? Depending on the company, some people get much less the next two to five years, or nothing at all. You want to negotiate this…make sure that the type of benefit continues over the entire life of the...

I'm coming out of the closet

  • November 30, 2010
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Yes, that's right, I'm taking a step out of the closet into the vast unknown. For those of you who know me, well, I mean really know me, this may not surprise you. But then again if you don't know me, the real me—and not very many people actually do—this may leave you scratching your head in wonder. For those of you who are frothing at the mouth thinking this is some sexual revolution that...

What's in a name? Plenty if it's an appropriate nickname

  • November 30, 2010
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This is the first in a three-part series of blogs covering the very best in nicknames of the NFL - according to me. For as long as I can remember, nicknames have been a vital part of sports. Ever since I heard the name Dizzy Dean, nicknames have been a high priority for me, which is kind of weird since I never, ever had a nickname to call my own. You'd think being left-handed, at least I could...