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January, 2011
Local Practice Is All About Smiles
By Cathy Clark Drs. Mike Bernard and Jim Eimer admit it is all about the smiles. In fact, their mission statement says they “create one spectacular smile at a time with compassion, integrity and expertise.” It is easy to feel the positive atmosphere visiting the offices of Drs. Bernard and Eimer Inc. Orthodontics at 1021 [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Tech | Read More »
Hot Flashes: The Sunday Brunch Bunch
By Beth Bauman The restaurant was a little place we found in Ohio City on Cleveland’s west side one bright blue and white winter Sunday afternoon. We had just visited our favorite spice and herb shop and had made ourselves ravenous comparing this spice to that, sniffing samples and imagining how we might use them [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »
Vikings Swimmers Make a Splash
By Dan Mucci Midway through the season, the Viking boys and girls swim teams are mirror images of each other. At press time, both squads stand at 7-1 overall, 2-0 in the Federal League, and both teams have several relay teams excelling. Each is competing with an excellent chance to win Federal League titles. Lady [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
Teen Programs Offered at the Y
By Terri St. Clair The North Canton YMCA is a place where area teens can go to have fun, be entertained, stay comfortable and just hang out and meet other teens. The Y offers numerous programs for area teens in grades 6 through 12. The monthly “Teen Take Over” happens on the second floor of [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Around Town | Read More »
Featheringham Named Manager
Premier Bank & Trust at 600 South Main Street has appointed Doug Featheringham bank manager. He has a BA in finance form Kent State University and has completed his MBA prep series at Walsh University. His most prior position was with Huntington Bank in Canton. Featheringham will be responsible for business and consumer development at [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Around Town | Read More »
Grapplers Lays Foundation for the Future
By Dan Mucci Hoover High School’s wrestling program is off to a 14-1 start to the season midway through January. At press time, the team was in third place in the Federal League, behind league powers Perry and Lake. First year coach John Grasinger said the team could still make a run for the title [...]
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Garlic Lover’s Delicious Chicken Dish
By Terri St. Clair “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.” Alice May Brock (of Alice’s Restaurant fame) Garlic, also known as the “stinking rose,” has been consumed and enjoyed [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Arts & Entertainment | Read More »
February is Black History Month
By Wanda Haynes Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week. Established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, it was a way to celebrate positive contributions of black Americans. Dr. Woodson was a son of former slaves, born in December 1875. He graduated from Berea College in Kentucky. He then went on to graduate [...]
Jan 28 2011 | Posted in Features | Read More »
Meet Your Neighbor: Aaron Cooksey
His name is Aaron Cooksey, but for four years he was known as “Inmate 422-208” at the Lorain Correctional Institute. Cooksey grew up in a good North Canton home. His parents – well-known throughout the community – taught him the value of right against wrong; the advantages of good versus evil; and, most importantly, that [...]