The Brownie Pan Buzz
As seen on Oprahs Favorite Things show last week! was the message Lehmans posted on its Facebook page December 6. Don't eat another brownie until you try this nifty pan--the only one of its kind! Brownies bake evenly with those delicious chewy edges we all love! The Bakers Edge brownie pan made Oprahs Favorite Things for 2010 list a few weeks ago, and the talk show queen...
ATH: Decorating the Holiday Mantel
For those of us lucky enough to have a fireplace why not make the mantle the centerpiece of the room? Holiday decorating can change the whole look of a room. Put away the pictures and knick-knacks that usually adorn your mantle and make it a holiday focal point. The fireplace mantle is the perfect spot for greenery whether real or artificial. If you are using real pine roping make sure to mist...It's All in the "Gift" Bag
Holiday packages have transformed over the years. Gifts such puzzles and games, shoes, jewelry, and small appliances already came in boxes; easy to wrap. Clothing from department and specialty stores came with shirt or gift boxes; simply fold into shape and wrap. But the odds are you have made gift purchases of items that indeed are oddly shaped, thus the search for the perfect wrap is on. Large...12\7 Different strokes for different folks
My workaholic buddy Bert-Bo insisted on the topic for this weeks column. To fully appreciate this guy, I will need to give you a little background information on him. We came up with his nickname by combining his name with an identical 10 year younger clone of him, Bo-Bert. Both of these guys run the dog trials with us, but the similarities go much deeper. They both have some of the top dogs in...
Change taking place at the Tusc Clinic for the Working Uninsured
Shelley Broadbent, executive director, and the board of directors for the Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured, has announced the hiring of Jamie L. Orr as the director of development and marketing for the clinic. Orr spent eight years as the CEO/president of the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. She will be responsible for fund development, including grant writing, donation...
A look inside the life of Ron Barkett
In a small county like Tuscarawas, it is normal to see familiar faces walking throughout the city, but in order to truly make one’s self known, hard work is required. Ronald Barkett, of Dover, understands what it means to be dedicated to his work and to his town. As a popular vocalist in the valley, Barkett has been heard singing at football games, churches, weddings, Dominic Greco Band...Tuscarawas County YMCA directors receive honors
At the November meeting of the Association of YMCA Professionals, Anne Riggs and Steph Wills were both recognized for their outstanding work for the Tuscarawas County YMCA and their contribution to their profession. Wills, senior program director, was presented with the YMCA Innovation Award for her work with the development of the Healthy Tusc Organization, which is dedicated to improving the...
Red Cross to celebrate the gift of life at community open house
To wish American Red Cross volunteers, donors and community friends a joyous holiday season, the Muskingum Lakes Chapter will be hosting its annual holiday open house on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 4-6 p.m., at the Red Cross office, 1451 Fourth Street NW, in New Philadelphia. This holiday open house is truly going to be a special one, said Chad Conrad, Red Cross executive director. The...Red Cross seeks assistance after area fires drain funds
In just the past few weeks the Red Cross has responded to six separate fires involving families, sparking a plea for donations from Carroll, Harrison and Tuscarawas counties. With this recent rash of residential fires and the expected rise during the upcoming months, Kyle Stemple, Red Cross board chairman, is asking the community to step up and make donations to help the chapter replenish its...