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Downtown businesses celebrate the arts again

  • August 13, 2010
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Three times this year, the New Philadelphia Business and Community Association (NPBCA) has or will celebrate the arts at downtown businesses, generating growth within the city. On May 15, the Artists and Merchants Walk proved very successful, paving the way for the second event of the year which will take place Saturday, August 21, from 6-9 p.m. The New Philadelphia Hot Blues, Steamy Jazz,...

Dover Public Library to hold Discard Book Sale

  • August 13, 2010
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The Dover Public Library will hold its annual Discard Book Sale on Friday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, August 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Books will sell for 50 cents each on Friday, and on Saturday shoppers may fill a grocery bag with books of their choice for only $2 per bag. Well over 4,000 books have been pulled from the active shelves to make room for incoming books and...

County conservation photo contest

  • August 13, 2010
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The Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its second photo contest and they want your pictures. This year they would like to see your creative ideas for “Colorful Conservation.” This contest is for amateur photographers only. The photo must be taken in Tuscarawas County and must be the original work of the applicant. Entry forms and a complete list of guidelines can be...

East Chippewa Church of the Brethren selects new interim pastor

  • August 14, 2010
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East Chippewa Church of the Brethren, located north of Orrville, recently announced the appointment of an interim pastor to fill the pulpit with the recent retirement of former pastor Rev. Delbert Kettering. Dr. David Hall, of Hartville, will take over while the church undergoes a search process for a permanent full-time pastor. He will assume the pulpit on Sunday, August 22. “I am genuinely...

Author to speak at Fairlawn Mennonite Church

  • August 14, 2010
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Editor and author Alan Franklin of Great Britain, has watched the effects of the European Union (EU) on his own country as this “Revived Roman Empire” has come to power. He will speak at Fairlawn Mennonite Church, August 22-24. Franklin has studied the EU and will offer firsthand accounts of how it has impacted his country, and warnings for US citizens as well. Franklin has studied God’s Word...

Nashville TOPS meeting news for August 4

  • August 14, 2010
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On August 4, TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with 14 members reciting the TOPS and KOPS pledges. The club had a 5.8-pound loss. Mary Burgett was their best weekly loser. She told them to cut back on eating bread and potatoes. Rita Sprang was the best weekly re-dedicated loser. She said to eat the fruit in season. Bob Gerber was their best weekly KOPS. He said to choose snacks wisely. Mary Burgett...

Nashville Grange August meeting news

  • August 14, 2010
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Nashville Grange No. 2703 met August 5 at Job and Family Services with Larry Lee Lang, master, leading the meeting for business. Secretary Mary Lang read the minutes from the June 3 inspection meeting. Lecturer Patricia Ann Lang read some interesting “proverbs” from first graders. The members will be meeting Thursday, Sept. 2, for bingo night at Job and Family Services at 6:30 p.m., and...

Moreland Garden Club to hold flower show

  • August 14, 2010
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The Moreland Garden Club will hold a flower show, Throughout the Years, August 17, at the home of Jeanne Durkalski. Entries are to be staged between 6-7 p.m. Judging will begin at 7:15 p.m. Entry is open to any Moreland Garden Club member, associate member or guest. Further information may be obtained from Vicky Puster at 419-827-2039, Anita Roller at 330-264-6617, akrdaylily@embarqmail, or...

Boy Scouts visit trading post during National Jamboree

  • August 14, 2010
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What is so great that Boy Scouts and Scouters would wait an hour or more to get into? The National Jamboree Trading Post. This is shown by the huge lines of scouts waiting to get into the trading post. The difference between the trading post and the scout shop is their products. The trading post has all sorts of Jamboree-related products that can’t be bought at the scout shop. Some of their...

Wide View Garden Club meets

  • August 14, 2010
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On July 21, Orene Maurer hosted the club meeting and prepared a wonderful meal for all the members. Nola Schlegel was her co-hostess, but she was absent due to not feeling well. Anna Mae Shoemaker took over as co-hostess. Orene gave the blessing over the meal and Anna Mae read God’s Good Earth for devotions. Wilma McCurdy read Mayonnaise Jar for humor. Twelve members named what flowers they...