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Library services subject of discussion at NARFE meeting

  • April 18, 2010
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When the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 2218, met Thursday, April 8, they heard about the Wayne County Library and all the services the library offers. Speaker for the day was Teresa Jager of the Dalton Branch Library. During a brief business meeting the group was reminded that they will be selling sandwiches at Buehler’s in August. They were also told that AARP...

Horseshoe club ready to pitch

  • April 18, 2010
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The 2010 season of the Wooster Horseshoe Club will begin the week of May 3. There will be a sign-up meeting at 6:30 p.m., April 26, at Knight’s Field Park on Rebecca St. in Wooster. Those attending should bring buckets and shovels to this meeting, as members will also be getting the pits ready for pitching. Pitching will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and 7 p.m. on Thursday. It will be limited to...

A heritage forgotten

  • April 18, 2010
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I am convinced that my dad and his family are rolling over in their graves. My Italian side of the family whose rich heritage meant the world to them. I seem to have forgotten all of my Italian heritage, and I don’t know how to reclaim it. What brought all of this memory loss to mind? Well, I spent several days in Chicago at a conference, and one night, we decided to eat supper at Volare’s, a...

How well do you handle stress?

  • April 18, 2010
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I don't know about you, but I find stress to be rather pleasant and tranquil. Just kidding, but now that I have your attention, let's talk about the monster in each of our lives that is – stress. Stress, as defined by Webster, is mental or physical tension or strain, urgency or pressure.Each of us must deal with stress from one vantage point or another. Perhaps, issues at work or among friends...

Nothing simple about dental work

  • April 18, 2010
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It was just supposed to be a simple procedure, but when it comes to dentistry, my mouth has always been a money pit. I will admit to occasionally taking a laissez-faire attitude about dental health over the years. When I’m in a hurry in the morning, it’s usually “brush, brush, brush, and swish, spit.” And yes, I’m not a huge fan of floss either. As a result of this (and of poor enamel...

Ruth the Grower

  • April 18, 2010
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Families today have less space for fruit trees, less time to take care of them and less time to process or preserve large crops than in the past. Accordingly, today’s family orchards should be planned and managed differently. The objective of backyard orchard culture is the prolonged harvest of tree-ripe fruit from a small space. This means planting close together several or many fruit...

How to create a bird watching backyard

  • April 18, 2010
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Dear Savvy Senior, Since retiring last year I’ve really gotten into bird-watching, but would like to attract more birds to my backyard. What’s the easiest way to do this, and what resources can you recommend for learning more about bird watching. Bird-Watching Barney Dear Barney, Backyard bird watching, or birding as many call it, is a great hobby shared by millions of retirees. To...

“Tina’s Law” requires public schools to address dating violence

  • April 18, 2010
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Q: What is “Tina’s Law”? A: Ohio Substitute House Bill 19, also known as the “Tina Croucher Act” or “Tina’s Law,” was signed into law Dec. 28, 2009, and took effect March 29, 2010. It amends several portions of existing Ohio law in order to require Ohio public school districts to incorporate and address dating violence in their policies and programming. Schools will be required to...

Salads Made Easy

  • April 18, 2010
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Dressings make the salad! I keep these favorite homemade dressings on hand, and if greens are washed well in advance and crisped in the refrigerator, tempting salads can be made in a jiffy. Even leftovers can be turned into interesting salads that will tempt jaded appetites.Old-Fashioned Cooked Dressing3 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons dry mustard2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon...

Systematic investing can smooth ‘bumps in the road’

  • April 18, 2010
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In the investment world, there aren’t many certainties, but here’s one of them: prices will always go up and down. As an individual investor, you can’t do anything about this volatility. But the way you respond to it could make a big difference in your long-term investment success. Many investors think they can “beat” volatility by trying to time the market — in other words, by buying when...