By: Jill Starbuck When we talk about addictions, we generally think of smoking, sugar, drugs, alcohol, and others. Sodium is typically not foremost on our minds when it comes to addiction. However, it is very much so. It is the reason some of us cannot stop at just one or two Doritos or McDonald’s french…
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“From the Vantage Point:” Vantage @ the Day of Caring!
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Vantage Career Center students were very active in the 17th annual United Way Day of Caring. The Medical Office Management students and their teacher, Mrs. Paula VanTilburg, directed the school’s food drive blitz on September 11, when over 3,000 canned food items were donated for the Salvation Army Food Drive. Two programs won pizza parties…
Broughton Redneck Jamboree was Jammin’
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This is the 10th anniversary for the annual Broughton Redneck Jamboree set right in the center of town. It seemed as if the whole town turned out on such a pleasant Saturday evening. The festivities took off with a balloon release of about 300 balloons. The flag raising was then conducted by veterans Dan Wilder,…
Harlan Days 2015!!!
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2015 HARLAN DAYS THEME CHOSEN: “Celebrate Freedom”; Harlan Days Children’s Parade!; Harlan Days Kiddie Tractor Pull2015 HARLAN DAYS THEME CHOSEN: “Celebrate Freedom” ‘Celebrate Freedom’ is the theme that has been chosen this year by the Harlan Days Committee. For 68 years, Harlan Days has been one of the best area festivals for the whole family!…
Food Bars: The Glorified Candy Bar?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Fads come and go. This is true in nearly every market including clothing, electronics, and even food. However, it appears food bars are here to stay. Also known as energy bars, nutrition bars, breakfast bars, and protein bars, food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola…
Payne Relief 5K
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The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Payne Relief 5K on July 25, 2015 for the local food bank. Run or walk to raise money to stock up the local food bank. Everyone will receive a t-shirt with a pre-registration. Start time is 8:00 a.m. and you can also register that day. First and…
Wayne Trace students donate time to bag food for “Kids in Hunger”
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A group of students from Wayne Trace Jr/Sr donated their time for “Kids in Hunger” on Saturday, October 25. 20,000 bags of rice, soy protein, and dehydrated vegetables were completed. Each bag feeds a family of six. Way to go Raiders!
Red Cross Responds to Tornadoes Across Multiple States with Shelter, Food and Relief Supplies
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Storm still a threat as it moves eastward; people should prepare and use free app alertsThe American Red Cross is responding across the South and Midwest to help people affected by the massive storm system that has destroyed neighborhoods and left thousands without power. Red Cross workers opened or supported community shelters in seven states…
Ohio Deer Hunters Donate 58,500 Pounds of Venison to Local Food Banks
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Opportunities to donate continue through Feb. 2, 2014COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters donated 1,170 white-tailed deer to local food banks to benefit Ohioans in need during the 2013 hunting season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). To date, food banks have received approximately 58,500…
NWTF Helps Community with Frozen Turkeys
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The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding received a wonderful blessing on Saturday, December 21. The Flat Rock Limbhangers, Which is the Paulding County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, partnered again with Chief Supermarket of Paulding in the NWTF turkey care program. The NWTF applauds the response of chief supermarket in their…
