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Alma Hershberger obituary

  • January 19, 2010
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Alma Hershberger Alma Hershberger, 87, of Kidron, died Jan. 13, 2010, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a period of declining health. Alma was born August 9, 1922, in Millersburg, to the late Joseph L. and Mary Ann Mast. She lived most of her life near Mt. Eaton and was a member of the former Hope Community Church. She also attended East Union Mennonite Church. Surviving are children, Jean...

Clara Beachy obituary

  • January 19, 2010
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Clara Beachy, 97, died Jan. 15, 2010, at her home, following an extended illness. Clara was born Nov. 15, 1912, to the late Abe C. and Katie Schrock. Having done taxi work for 35 years, Clara and her husband, Roy, were well known in the community. She was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church. Surviving are a son, Leroy (Mary Jane) Beachy of Berlin; daughter, Esther Beachy of Sarasota, Fla.; 11...

Schoenbrunn Valley Barbershop Chorus officers for 2010

  • January 20, 2010
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The Schoenbrunn Valley Barbershop Chorus installed officers for 2010 at the annual Christmas party, held at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover. New officers were installed by Harlen Sussman of the Hall of Fame chorus in Canton. They are Don Sprankle as president; John Murphy, secretary; Carl Pearson, treasurer; George Telle, membership vice president; Lonnie Wolfe, music vice president;...

National Birth Defects Prevention Month sounds diabetes alert for women

  • January 20, 2010
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The Holmes County Health District is joining more than 350 members of the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) to alert women of childbearing age about the critical link between diabetes and increased risk for birth defects. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and this year the Holmes County Health District is focusing on addressing diabetes among women of...

Gardinsky awarded five ribbons in print competition

  • January 20, 2010
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Michael Gardinsky, a certified master photographer of Michael’s Portraits in Millersburg, recently competed in the Mid East States Affiliated Print Competition. It was hosted by the Professional Photographers of Ohio in the Dayton Convention Center. Gardinsky was one of the many photographers entered in the six-state regional competition. Each photographer is permitted to enter six prints. He...

Price named Barbershopper of the Year for 2009

  • January 20, 2010
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Robert Price was named Barbershopper of the Year 2009 during the Schoenbrunn Valley Barbershop annual Christmas party held recently at St. John’s Church of Christ in Dover. Presenting the award was last year’s recipient, Walt Linder. The award is voted on by all members of the chorus and is based on accomplishments and efforts to promote barbershopping throughout the year. Price was last...

OSU Extension announces food safety education opportunity

  • January 20, 2010
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The National Restaurant Association’s employee training course will be offered in Tuscarawas County on Monday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at JIM’s Place in New Philadelphia. Person In Charge Training provides basic food safety education for food service workers (such as servers, cooks, deli workers, dishwashers, daycare workers, cafeteria, and food stand workers) who do not need...

Sheriff’s Report, 01/18/10

  • January 20, 2010
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Reports taken of theft on CR 203, Hardy Township, and on N. Washington, Holmesville. OSP handled report of a disabled vehicle on SR 83, Prairie Township. OSP handled report of a one vehicle vs. buggy non-injury accident at CR 407 and TR 355, Berlin Township.

Hiland baseball spaghetti supper set for Friday night Malvern game

  • January 20, 2010
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Fine hoops won’t be the only thing on tap at Hiland High School, Jan. 22, as the Hawks tackle the invading Malvern Hornets. The Hiland High School baseball team will serve an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper from 5-7 p.m., before the Hiland vs. Malvern boys basketball game. The supper will take place in the high school cafeteria, and will include spaghetti, salad, dessert, rolls, and drink. The...

A detestable sin: Making trouble in God’s house

  • January 21, 2010
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According to the book of Proverbs, there is a list containing six specific things that God hates and a seventh thing on the list is defined as an abomination. Other translations use the word detestable in describing that seventh sin. The author of Proverbs takes the time to make certain that the reader will fully understand this seventh thing is even worse in God’s eyes than the first six...