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Career center students excel at national competition

  • May 15, 2010
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Two Wayne County Schools Career Center business students placed in the top 10 in the nation at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif., May 5-9. There were 500 representatives from Ohio. David Rehm of Smithville, a senior in business and marketing technologies, placed second in the nation in administrative research. He received a Top 10 gold pin...

Area students visit during exploration days

  • May 15, 2010
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$PHOTOCREDIT_ON$submitted photo$PHOTOCREDIT_OFF$ 0x42d68f20Chippewa Middle School eighth-graders Linnea Ferris and Ryan Plucinski learn about printing technologies projects from Wayne County Schools Career Center juniors Rebecca Middlebrooks of Triway and Megan Carter of Dalton. Students in printing technologies use iMac computers to design things like notepads, posters, business cards and CD...

A shower can invigorate or relax, but can also take a toll in costs and environmental damage

  • May 15, 2010
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Nothing is quite so invigorating as a refreshing shower to start the day. A shower can also be a relaxing way to wash away not only dirt and grime, but the cares of the day before retiring for the evening. However, those long, leisurely showers can take a real toll on the environment, as well as add to the cost of water bills. It is estimated that the average household uses approximately 30...

Seal those leaks to save energy and money

  • May 15, 2010
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It’s no big secret that winters in Ohio are long and cold and summers are short and hot. To minimize energy usage and heating and cooling costs, it is essential to make the windows and doors energy efficient by sealing or replacing them. Heating and cooling, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, accounts for 56 percent of the energy used in typical U.S. homes. Heating uses 31 percent...

Green lush lawns that pass the barefoot test

  • May 15, 2010
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Drive through any neighborhood and the houses that stand out are those set off by a deep green, lush, full lawn. There are many natural enemies that homeowners battle throughout the year to keep the lawn patch-free, weed-free, and barefoot ready. The dreaded, sickly yellow, bald patch haunts most homeowners. These spots just seem to stick out regardless of how lush the rest of the lawn may be...

Prevent problems with proactive home maintenance

  • May 15, 2010
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Cars come with handy reference manuals. Unfortunately, homes do not. There are books and articles available on the topic, but in general, many homeowners simply respond to problems as they arise, rather than taking a proactive approach to maintenance. Maintaining your home properly today can help avoid extensive, costly repairs down the road. Tips: Keep an eye on the basement, which is...

Spring cleaning: Get the dust out of the ducts

  • May 15, 2010
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Spring is for enjoying cool mornings, sunny afternoons, trees and flowers in bloom, and for cleaning up around the house, both inside and out. Most people remember to spring clean the kitchen, the bathrooms, and the garage. Two areas that are often forgotten during spring cleaning are the heating and air-conditioning systems, including the ductwork. Cleaning the furnace, air conditioner, and...

Call 811 before you dig; protect yourself and others

  • May 15, 2010
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With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, homeowners are thinking of new home improvements outside, especially in the yard. New decks, fences, play areas for the kids, or a new post for the mailbox make it on the to-do list for spring and summer.Many people are also putting in new trees and shrubs or planting a new garden, all of which require digging into the ground. Many of...

Wooster Community Hospital cardiac rehab program receives national recertification

  • May 15, 2010
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Wooster Community Hospital’s (WCH) cardiac rehabilitation program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The WCH program is the only AACVPR-certified program in Wayne, Holmes, Medina and Ashland counties. Tim Breiner, MS, RCEP, ACSM exercise specialist, is the cardiac rehabilitation coordinator for Wooster Community...

Majora Lane Center LPN chosen as Long-Term Care Nurse of the Year

  • May 15, 2010
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Susan Jensen, LPN at Majora Lane Center, has been awarded the Long-Term Care Nurse of the Year Professional Achievement Award by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA). This statewide award is designed to honor those individuals who have excelled in providing outstanding care in the long-term care profession. A resident of Millersburg, Jensen has been with Majora Lane Center for 20 years,...