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Knights rally falls just short in 41-40 loss to Clear Fork

  • December 31, 2009
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Any time a team loses by one point, there are plenty of ifs, ands or buts that one could bandy about, which would parlay a loss into a victory. When your team is on the 0-for-the-season march, those defeats are doubly hard to take. The West Holmes Knights nearly ended their season-long skid on Tuesday, Dec. 22, as the Clear Fork Colts came to town for an Ohio Cardinal Conference clash, but in the...

Lady Hawks fend of Lady Pirates in 61-40 victory

  • December 31, 2009
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Garaway’s veteran coach Scott Bardall is the ultimate educator, turning every moment on the court into a learning experience for his players.When the young Lady Pirates visited the Perry Reese Jr. Community Center for a date with the Hiland Lady Hawks Wednesday, Dec. 23, they were schooled in the fine art of playing the low post by Hiland senior center Katelyn Stuckey.Using her strength to...

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  • January 4, 2010
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For more events taking place in Amish Country, log on to www.OACountry.com. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONTRA DANCE is first Saturday of the month through May, from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Valley College Grange, SR 226, south of Wooster. Instruction at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 330-698-1477 for information. LIVE BLUEGRASS MUSIC is performed third Saturday of the month, at 6:30 p.m., at Valley...

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  • January 4, 2010
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For more events taking place in Amish Country, log on to www.OACountry.com. AGRICULTURE FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP. Take advantage of the many member benefits offered. Call 800-641-7648 for information. GREEN REFLECTIVE HOUSE NUMBER SIGNS are for sale for $11 by the Holmes County Farm Bureau Safety Committee. Call Patricia or Larry Lang at 330-378-3865 or 330-674-5861 for information. MIDWEST HOME...

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  • January 4, 2010
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For more events taking place in Amish Country, log on to www.OACountry.com. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONTRA DANCE is first Saturday of the month through May, from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Valley College Grange, SR 226, south of Wooster. Instruction at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 330-698-1477 for information. LIVE BLUEGRASS MUSIC is performed third Saturday of the month, at 6:30 p.m., at Valley...

SUPERB honors retiree

  • January 4, 2010
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SUPERB Industries honored Albert Schlabach at a luncheon in his honor to celebrate his retirement after 12 years of service. SUPERB president, John Miller, presented him with a handcrafted engraved clock. “Bert was a loyal, dedicated, hardworking employee that will be missed by the team,” said Miller. “However, we also recognize that he earned the opportunity to retire and enjoy some sunshine...

Bennet’s to honor Bennet Geiser on his 98th birthday

  • January 4, 2010
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Bennet’s Appliance Centers, Inc., will celebrate its 65th anniversary by honoring their founder, Bennet Geiser, on his 98th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 9. Employees invite the public to stop at the Orrville store location, 1300 W. High St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and talk over old times with Bennet. Orrville’s own Smith Dairy ice cream will be served, along with birthday cake. In addition to...

Bennet’s to honor Bennet Geiser on his 98th birthday

  • January 4, 2010
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Bennet’s Appliance Centers, Inc., will celebrate its 65th anniversary by honoring their founder, Bennet Geiser, on his 98th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 9. Employees invite the public to stop at the Orrville store location, 1300 W. High St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and talk over old times with Bennet. Orrville’s own Smith Dairy ice cream will be served, along with birthday cake. In addition to...

Between the pages of your favorite cookbook

  • January 4, 2010
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My most favorite cookbook, Mennonite Country-Style Recipes & Kitchen Secrets, by Esther H. Shank, was a Christmas gift given to me 22 years ago. Well-loved and used nearly every day, the binding once was library repaired. And last year, I realized it was again in need of TLC. Unfortunately, the county library no longer does book repair outside the library walls. I met with a book binder, but...

Looking back at 2009 and ahead to 2010

  • January 4, 2010
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2009 was an impressive year for birders, both in our local area and around the state. Starting off with last winter, the unprecedented influx of white-winged crossbills delighted many people, including non-birders who found the tame birds cracking hemlock seeds. I still like the story that came from a family near Charm. They heard a noise that sounded like rain on the roof (I’d guess it was a...