Picnic with the Pops will be even better

The Columbus Dispatch, August 22, 2011

I have read several online comments and letters to the editor expressing dissatisfaction about the Columbus Symphony’s Picnic with the Pops moving from the lawn of Chemical Abstracts Service to Columbus Commons…

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A burger and brew? Some ideas for you

The Columbus Dispatch, September 24, 2010

“It is the Americans who have managed to crown minced beef as hamburger, and to send it round the world so that even the fussy French have taken to le boeuf hache, le hambourgaire.” — Julia Child. You needn’t be a culinary expert to appreciate…

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Fine dining feeling pinch

The Columbus Dispatch, October 25, 2009

Times are treacherous if you’re in the business of serving fancy meals. Not only have several fine-dining restaurants closed in the Columbus area since June, but some industry experts say more closings could follow. Given the struggling economy, they are not surprised…

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The Hottest Party of the Holidays

Columbus Alive!, December 19, 2002

As the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, Columbus’ eager-to-mingle prepare for the much-anticipated holiday party thrown by Bruce Dooley and Paul Cianelli. We Ladies of the Meltdown were anxious to attend this annual event, known for its classy crowd and tasty refreshments.

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Why wait?

The Other Paper, March 12, 1998

I am curious how you consider paving over the pen site an “up” (Ups & Downs, March 5). Wouldn’t Nationwide, the city and the arena be better served by building the much-heralded “Arena District” sooner rather than later? When the first Blue Jackets game is covered on national TV, will the nation see a unique…

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Spellbinding cast

Observer-Reporter, April 8, 1991

The Peters Township thespians, under the direction of Barry N. Wood, will present “Godspell” Thursday and Friday. Curtain time is 8 p.m. and tickets are available at the door. The cast includes Courtney Adler, front second row, from left, are Alexis Morgan, Jeff Reinert and Ian Slawati, and Brian Higgins, top.

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Modern musical

Observer-Reporter, April 5, 1991

“Godspell,” the modern musical adaptation of the Gospel according to St. Matthew will be presented by the Peters Township Thespians under the direction of Barry N. Wood on Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, in the high school auditorium at 8 p.m. This rock musical will feature a cast of 17 with Matt Boice…

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Musical opens season

Observer-Reporter, October 9, 1990

The Peters Township Thespian Troupe will open its 20th anniversary season under the direction of Barry N. Wood with the musical production “Kaleidoscope II” which will feature over 140 students. The musical will be hosted by thespian graduate Scott Edwards and will feature participation…

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Musical opens theatrical season at Peters

Observer-Reporter, October 2, 1990

Drama Director Barry N. Wood announces that the Peters Township Thespian Troupe’s first major production of this season will be an original musical spectacular entitled “Kaleidoscope II” at Peters. The huge cast includes members of the basketball team…

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Titanic discovered in North Atlantic

The Chief, 1985

“I cannot believe my eyes. From the abyss beneath the sea, the bow of a great vessel emerges in ghostly detail. I have never seen the ship – nor has anyone in seventy three years – yet I know almost every feature of her. She is the R.M.S. Titanic, the British luxury liner lost after a collision…”

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Wishes Come True

The Advertiser, 1984

“Students at McMurray Elementary School raised over $1,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation which grants wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. The money was used to help pay for a trip to Hollywood and Disneyland for Timmy Casada of Colver, PA. Some McMurray students…”

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Kids are Having Fun in Teen’s Summer Classes

Hudson Hub, 1979

“An enterprising 14-year-old HHS student ‘too young to work’ invented her own job this summer, one which has been fun for a group of young children in the neighborhood. Ann Beck of Ogilby Drive organized a Crafts School for youngsters…”

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