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McCord leads WHS swimmers at Viking Invite

  • December 28, 2009
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It was an early test for Wooster High in a pool that holds one of the final chapters of its season in the water. Competing in the Viking Invitational at Cleveland State University, where the Div. I district meet will be held, the General swim teams posted some strong performances. Senior Alex McCord had the biggest performance of all, finishing third in the 50 freestyle, and then he helped the...

Middle School reports

  • December 28, 2009
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Knights Middle School splitThe West Holmes seventh-grade boys beat Clear Fork 46-30 in middle school basketball action on Monday, Dec. 21, at West Holmes. Luke Ogi led the Knights with 18 points, Devin DeHass scored eight, Jay Duncan and Chase Campbell each chipped in six.The eighth-grade boys lost to Clear Fork 43-39. Josh Carsner scored 17 and Brady Arnold added 12 for the Knights.Lady Knights...

Hawks hang on to topple Tigers

  • December 28, 2009
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Hiland had flashes of brilliance Tuesday, Dec. 22, against visiting Strasburg, but at other times, the Hawks looked very beatable.“From the get go, we were not sharp tonight,” Hiland coach Mark Schlabach said. “Turnovers, missed layups, we weren’t sharp at either end of the floor. We just didn’t have it tonight, so we were pretty lucky to come out of here with a win.”The Hawks...

Wooster finding hope in early going

  • December 29, 2009
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A year ago, the Wooster High girls' basketball team opened league play 4-0 and in first place in the Ohio Cardinal Conference (OCC). This year they are 2-2 in the OCC, but it would be hard to argue that the Generals aren't ahead of the game.The wheels came off for the Generals after that start as head coach Karen McConnell's first year ended with a 5-16 mark overall and 5-9 in the OCC. Fast...

May The Mind of Christ, My Savior

  • December 31, 2009
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May the mind of Christ, my Savior, Live in me from day to day, By His love and power controlling All I do and say. May the Word of God dwell richly In my heart from hour to hour, So that all may see I triumph Only through His power. May the peace of God my Father Rule my life in everything, That I may be calm to comfort Sick and sorrowing. May the love of Jesus fill me As the waters fill the...

Letting go of the past so your future can shine like a new penny

  • December 31, 2009
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I have a friend that feels guilty about her divorce and guilty because she wasn’t at her mom’s side when she died. I have another friend that is haunted by the sins of her past even though she’s been attending church and living for Christ three years now. These two are not unique. Unfortunately they are the norm. Millions of people all over the world can’t get past… the past. No matter what...

Holmes County Education Foundation scholarship applications available Jan. 4

  • December 31, 2009
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The Holmes County Education Foundation (HCEF) will begin accepting scholarship applications for academic year 2010-2011 Jan. 4, 2010. The scholarship applications can only be found on the HCEF Web site at www.hcef.net, under the section marked scholarship and grantseekers. This year, the application is available in PDF format so applicants can type, save and print the application from their...

Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission honors employees

  • December 31, 2009
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The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission recently honored employees reaching a milestone in their tenure with the agency during an employee recognition luncheon. Those recognized for five years of service included Nancy Grubs, senior center; Kathy Thorne, dental clinic; Kim Sellman and Amber Pitz, Head Start. Ten year employees honored were Jennifer Collins, administration; Robert...

Understanding anesthesia relieves apprehension

  • December 31, 2009
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No one likes the idea of receiving an anesthetic. It can be an unnerving thought to consider, but every year, thousands of people go into hospitals and surgical centers to undergo procedures that require anesthetic medications to be administered. One reason it causes such anxiety is the loss of control a patient will have while under anesthesia. There is also the fear of something going wrong or...

With a tough year at an end, Commissioners look toward brighter days (hopefully) in 2010

  • December 31, 2009
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While 2009 has been anything but easy for the Holmes County Commissioners, who are in the midst of troubling budget woes, the group’s final act of 2009 was a pleasant one, marking a major step toward progress in the county to one of its prospering towns.The commissioners passed a resolution awarding Phase I of the Walnut Creek wastewater expansion project rebid to Wenger Excavating of Dalton...