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Wayne County Schools Career Center holds National Honor Society induction

  • May 1, 2010
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The Wayne County Schools Career Center Marie Chenevey Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 28 members in a candlelight ceremony recently. They join six seniors who were inducted last year. Principal Paul Brockett welcomed the students, their families and friends. “Most ceremonies at this time of year celebrate past accomplishments,” he said. “They focus on a trait of the student,...

Swinging good time with WHS band, May 8

  • May 1, 2010
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The community is invited to Wooster High School on May 8, from 8:30-11 p.m., to an evening of dancing and live music from the Big Band era. Enjoy swing dancing to music from the WHS jazz band, featuring hits by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and more. Hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Tickets are $10 and are available in the Wooster High School Music Office or at...

The College of Wooster celebrates 140th commencement May 10

  • May 1, 2010
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The College of Wooster will celebrate its 140th commencement ceremony by awarding degrees to an estimated 370 students as well as honorary degrees to three authors: Hideko Tamura Snider, Terry Tempest Williams, and Ellen Lewin, each of whom will share a few brief remarks with the class of 2010. The event, which will be presided over by Grant Cornwell, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the Oak...

Keim Lumber Relay For Life rummage sale on May 5-7

  • May 1, 2010
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Usually you have to hop from house to house when you want to find bargain prices on garage sale items. For three days at Keim Lumber, you will find deals from hundreds of households, all under one roof. Keim Lumber’s Relay For Life team will present its second annual Relay For Life Rummage Sale May 5-7, in the store’s upper level, in hopes of following up its impressive showing at last year’s...

Ladies from near and far get hooked into local hook-in event

  • May 1, 2010
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Wool artisans from Ohio and even across state lines flocked to Walnut Creek Mennonite Church April 24, for the second annual hook-in event. Many were part of what are called "hooking guilds," where rug hooking enthusiasts can meet with their like-minded peers to share this age old craft."We have at least 119 attending," explained Marlene Troyer, of the Amish Country Wool Artisans guild, the event...

Planting and growing love an easy way to celebrate Mom

  • May 1, 2010
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For Mother’s Day this year, consider giving Mom a gift that will last all year, a gift that requires what she wants most, your time and companionship. Spend a day planting an herb garden in a pot. No need for a big yard or a green thumb; a potted herb garden is perfect for those who have never grown a garden before.Herbs are easy to grow and are low maintenance plants requiring little more than...

Meaningful Mother's Day gifts always have a place

  • May 1, 2010
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Cut flowers fade, chocolates get eaten and leave a sense of guilt. I can guarantee there isn't a mom out there who really wants that iron or vacuum cleaner for Mother's Day. As the mother of a seven year old, I can say there is nothing as sweet or endearing as a card or gift made by my daughter's own hands. Last year she made me a very special gift. It was an empty box (or so I thought) tied with...

A meal for all the mothers out there for a job well done

  • May 1, 2010
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends...

Ten steps to that first successful garden

  • May 1, 2010
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Spring is a good time to begin growing and digging, although planning can take place before the snow melts. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, and some perennials.1. Get an idea. Is this going to be a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? If you choose to grow flowers, do you want...

Building birdhouses for your backyard birds can be fun

  • May 1, 2010
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Building birdhouses for your backyard birds can be fun and easy. The process doesn't require a lot of skill or expensive materials or tools. The type of box you build depends on the species of bird you want to attract.Birdhouse building is also an excellent project for adults to do with children. Besides teaching them how to build, the kids learn about conservation and enjoy the company of their...