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Balanced attack leads to Hawks' 72-44 win over Tigers

Balanced attack leads to Hawks' 72-44 win over Tigers

  • December 7, 2010
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The game between the visiting Hiland Hawks and host Strasburg Tigers on Tuesday, Dec. 7 had all the air of a District championships affair, much of which had to do with the return of former Tiger Seger Bonifant to his old stomping grounds.However, it was a number of role players and a tough start for the Tigers that parlayed the intensity of this game into a blowout, in which Hiland used several...

Harding arrives at Wooster Highway Church of God

  • December 8, 2010
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Wooster Highway Church of God started with just a handful of people 37 years ago. They met in a home until they bought a church building on Wooster Ave. In 1973, John Vaughn became the first pastor, serving for 12 years. In 1985, Kenneth Yoder succeeded Vaughn and pastored the congregation for 25 years. As the years passed the congregation grew. In 2009, Yoder felt the need to resign. Seth...

Healing memories: A service of Christmas hope

  • December 8, 2010
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The Twin Cities Ministerial Association and Community Hospice are sponsoring a service of Christmas healing and hope Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., at the Uhrichsville First United Methodist Church on the corner of Dawson and Third streets in Uhrichsville. The Christmas season is presented as a time full of joy, cheer, celebrations, and family gatherings. For those who have lost loved ones, the holiday...

OAC: Natural Products

  • December 8, 2010
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Winter is a time for farmers and gardeners to slow down, ponder the season ahead and hopefully enjoy the fruits of their labor through canned and preserved food they grew. It is also a time to dream of next season’ s garden and how improvements can be made to allow for fewer weeds, a longer growing season and adding a new bed or two. Gates and fences don’t repair themselves so in winter...

Hymn History-God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

  • December 8, 2010
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Hymn History God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessèd Babe was born, And laid within a manger upon this blessèd morn; The...

Make winter fire safety top priority for your family

  • December 8, 2010
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Winter time is one of the most active seasons for house fires. According to local Fire Chief Scott Balder of Holmes Fire District #1 the cold weather months is a busy time for firefighters. “We tend to get more fire calls in the winter season,” he said, “especially calls regarding wood burners. Wood burners are more economical and that makes them pretty popular. The problem is that many...

Angels we have heard on high---but not lately…

  • December 8, 2010
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An angel named Gabriel came to Mary announcing that she would give birth to the Son of God. An angel also appeared to Joseph in a dream giving him peace about Mary’s situation. Angels appeared to the shepherds the night of Christ’s birth and appeared at the tomb the morning he arose. Angels are a huge part of both holidays, Christmas and Easter. But what does scripture teach us about these...

Hymn History- Away in a Manger

  • December 8, 2010
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Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask...

An obscure carpenter raising the Son of God

  • December 8, 2010
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Chances are if you attended any kind of church service this month you’ve heard a reference or two about the Christmas Story. You’ve probably heard Mary’s name mentioned several times in sermons and hymns. You may also have heard the mention of wise men, shepherds, angels and even the wicked King Herod. There is one person however that seems to remain, nameless many times during the nativity...

Holiday issues: unfulfilled expectations, custody disputes can lead to domestic downturn

  • December 8, 2010
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According to Every Woman's House Clinical Director, Gina Patterson, Psy.D., the holiday season can present an opportunity for an abusive person to have power and control over another person even after separation or divorce. “One of the ways to do this is through manipulation of visitation or custody,” Patterson said. “We often see this during the holidays.” Patterson says the holidays can...