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ABLE aims to end generational illiteracy

  • October 25, 2009
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The Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) program in Wooster operates out of the Gault Family Learning Center and offers a wide variety of free services for community members. Their programs are intended for individuals who have a deficit in their ability to read, write or communicate through written word. Beginning in November, they will unleash a revamped version of a past program, titled Even...

UA Wayne College accepting entries for writing awards competitions

  • October 25, 2009
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The University of Akron Wayne College is accepting entries for its writing awards competitions until Friday, Dec. 11. The college holds three competitions: Student Writing Awards, Regional Writing Awards, and Writer of the Year. This year marks the 10th annual Student Writing Awards competition for area high school and Wayne College students. The competition typically draws between 400 and 500...

Area resident a member of Ashland University's Homecoming court

  • October 25, 2009
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Joel Besancon, of Smithville, is a member of Ashland University’s Homecoming Court.Members of the court participate in weekend activities including being recognized at halftime of the football game as well as the homecoming dance. Jeremy Sloan and Ashley Duff were crowned homecoming king and queen at the Banana Splittin’ ceremony on Oct. 7.Besancon is a middle grades education major with a...

Stocksdale participates in business internship

  • October 25, 2009
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Maggie Stocksdale, of Wooster, is a business management major at Ashland University. She graduated from Triway High School in 2005 and is the daughter of Tom and Connie Stocksdale.She recently was involved in an internship at Steigerwalt Builders in Ashland. At this family owned construction business, she utilized QuickBooks, distributed payroll, and worked with accounts receivable/accounts...

Adoption attachment and bonding seminar

  • October 25, 2009
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The Adoptive Parents of Holmes County will host a special seminar for families struggling with an adoptive or foster child’s behavioral issues. Children who have trouble sleeping, respond inappropriately to everyday situations, are strong-willed or overly aggressive, or show no emotion and refuse to cry may be suffering from an attachment disorder.Aleta James, MS, PCC, will speak at a special...

Hennises put potatoes on plates of area families through Love Center donation

  • October 25, 2009
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What has millions of eyes, comes crawling out of the dirt and is actually quite tasty? That would be the donation of Kevin and Sue Hennis to the Love Center. This past fall, the couple decided to reach out in compassion and make a difference in their community by planting, cultivating, picking and donating thousands of potatoes to the Love Center, where the potatoes are packaged and given to area...

Sharing the harvest for People to People

  • October 25, 2009
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Since Daniel Ramseyer first began farming in Wayne County in 1884, the harvest from the family farm has been feeding not only the people of Wayne County but people all over the country.This year, feeding others took on a whole new meaning when Ramseyer Farms presented the Share the Harvest Festival, Oct. 17 and 18.According to Karen Ramseyer, funds were accepted during the festival for People to...

Local animals headed to world's largest purebred livestock expo

  • October 25, 2009
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Paint Valley Farms of Shreve have entered one head of beef cattle in the junior chianina division of the 36th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The NAILE is recognized as the world’s largest purebred livestock show with more than 22,000 entries and nearly $700,000 in prizes and awards. Scheduled for Nov. 7-20, the event takes place at the Kentucky Exposition...

Beet goes on at the inaugural Kidron Red Beet Fest

  • October 25, 2009
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Sydney Jordan had never eaten a red beet in her life, but she came to the Kidron Red Beet Fest eager to try one. Jordan picked up a sample of shoestring beets and took a bite. “It’s not too bad,” she said, nodding thoughtfully. “I’d eat it again.”Despite the chilly temperatures, visitors lingered in the tent in front of the Kidron Heritage Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, to sample foods...

GPI's Win a Car contest Last year's winner recounts her life following the blessing she and her children received

  • October 25, 2009
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Every year during the Christmas season, it is often heard that giving is much more enjoyable than receiving. Indeed, the thought of giving with no expectation of reciprocation is one of life’s most satisfying moments.Last year, a number of area businesses and individuals went the extra mile in meeting the Christmas wish of Irene Tillis, by providing the means for her to drive off the parking...