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Listless: Unclutter your to-do-list

  • January 11, 2010
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The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the most relaxing time of year for me. It’s even better than a vacation. This is the one week when it’s OK to fall apart. I have checked everything possible off my to-do list. No more preparations, no more wrapping, no more decorating, no more baking, no more binging, no more shopping at all hours, no more expectations. It’s the most...

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali-Cassius Clay

  • January 11, 2010
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A recent a recent sporting goods auction featured a good selection of baseball cards which sold to online bidders for the most part, but the star of the show was a pair of boxing gloves signed by this legend of the boxing world. They sold to a lucky bidder for $675.Some baseball card prices: Fifteen 1988 Fleer complete sets, $45; 1981 Topps complete set, $35; two 1982 Donruss sets, $45; 1986...

Let it snow: Now maybe I can get something done

  • January 11, 2010
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I used to love a good snow day, especially if it bought me another day of study before a test or a chance to finish up a project I somehow forgot was due.Growing up over the Stark County line in the Tuslaw school district, we could pretty much count on a few snow days every year. North Lawrence was in a valley and when the storms came, buses couldn't get down or up the hills to pick up students...

That same old feeling

  • January 11, 2010
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I have that same old feeling today, that feeling of butterflies in my belly and sadness in my heart. It’s Monday, and top that off with it being the Monday after Christmas break. The kiddos all headed back to school today, and I am down in the dumps.What is it about Mondays that are so depressing?This Monday morning feeling reminds me of other times in my life when the butterflies hit my belly...

University of Akron Wayne College coordinator earns Professional in Human Resources certification

  • January 11, 2010
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Cathy Cooper, coordinator of academic affairs support at The University of Akron Wayne College, recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Cooper possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating...

Financial aid night, Jan. 13

  • January 11, 2010
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West Holmes will hold a Financial Aid Information Night for seniors and their parents on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Excaliber Theater at West Holmes High School. The snow date will be Jan. 14.

ProgressBook helps parents track student achievement

  • January 11, 2010
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With households where both parents work becoming increasingly common and children busier than ever with a whole host of extracurricular activities, it’s harder than ever for busy families to keep track of students’ academic progress during the school year. An innovative software program launched a number of years ago by the Wooster City School District called ProgressBook is making it a little...

Staying connected with the community

  • January 11, 2010
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A healthy, vibrant public school system is one of the keys to the success of any community. But the 550 employees that make up the Wooster City School District can’t achieve their common goal of providing world class academic achievement alone. Community involvement is vital to their success. When Superintendent Michael Tefs took over the reins 18 months ago, one of his first major initiatives...

WHS artists featured in prestigious exhibit

  • January 11, 2010
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Nurturing the talent of young artists is enormously satisfying work for teachers like Tricia Thorley, a Wooster High School visual art instructor. But having the opportunity to showcase their talents on a grand scale to a statewide audience provides Thorley with a very special sense of pride in the accomplishments of her students. The works of two of Thorley’s students – seniors David Tennant...

New owner of Honey Run making commitment to locals

  • January 11, 2010
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Many of the aspects of The Inn & Spa at Honey Run will remain as they have been. Just don’t tell new owner Jason Nies that it’s going to be business as usual. “Business as usual is not a term we want to use here at the inn,” said Nies, with a soft chuckle. “We are in the process of evaluating everything that the inn, spa and restaurant are currently doing. We want to continue to do what...